Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1929, Page 30

30 L et = 6-YEAR-OLD CHILD HURT IN TRAFFIC Knocked Down by Truck in| Roadway—Two Other Chil- dren Suffer Injuries. Struck and krocked down by a mo- tor truck on tne roadway near her bome yesterday. Barbara Mitchell, 6 years old, of 204 IMershall avenue, Cot- tage City, Md,, is in Casualty Hospitall today suffering from severe injuries to| her head and legs. Hospital author-| ities say her condition is slightly im-| proved. Police report the truck was operated by R. E. Miles of 4416 Ord street north- east. Maxine Edwards, colored, 9 years old, of 49 L street was the victim of a hit- and-run traific accident in front of 1020 North Capitol sireet late yesterday aft- ernoon, police reported. The child, not sericusly hurt, was treated at Sibley Hospital for an injury to her forehead. James McGlynn, 21 years old, of 108 Ficld place, New York City, was knocked | down near Thirteenth and F streets| early last night by a street car and injured. He received brush burns to| his arms and legs and a cut over his eye. McGlynn was given first aid at ‘Emergency Hospital by Dr. J. E. Lewis. Lloyd Watts, colored, 7 years old, 1115 Rhode Island avenue, was knocked down near Twelfth and Q streets early last evening by an automobile driven by Charles Butler, 1524 Twelfth street, and his right ear lacerated. He was n!;:ln surgical aid at Children’s Hos- pital. GIFTS ARE-EXCH;NGED. Students at Dunbar High School were entertained at a Christmas celebration this afternoon. The program included | several carol numbers and a general ex- change of gifts. The pupils had been asked to bring contributions for the needy, and_ these were d¢ ited about a central Christ- mas tree for distribution under direction of Miss Juiia E. Brooks, dean of girls. Births Reported. The following births have been reported ;.‘o the Health Department in the last 24 ‘Bamuel and Lee Sarah Benjamin, girl. Howard P. and Vera E. Gi John W. and Virginia Harry and Bessie Bachrach, wirl. 05. Henry and Nettie Johnson, 'girl Augustus H. and Dorothy P vis. irl. Deaths Reported. The following dcaths have been reported :‘o the Health Department in the last 24 ours" Ann Mary Stone. 88, 101_4th st. n.e. 5 lCl{ollne E. Devereux, 83, 2031 North Capi- ol st. Mary E. Gray. 80. 481 Maryland ave. S.W. 1l . 1318 G st. s.e. ¥ Lee House ) Georgetown Hospital. George McKenney. 44, Casvalty Hospital. Lucy Afler, 72, Gallinger Hospital. Henrfette L. Smallwond. 70 640 L st. n.e. Sarah Porter, 70, 104 F st. is Payn 248 Benriings rd nee. allinger Hospital 407008 S st , St. Elizabeth's Hos- pital Leroy Washington, 19, Tuberculosis Hos- pital, — . City Manager Plan Vetoed. SAN DIEGO, Calif., December 20 (). —A city manager plan of charter sub- mitted the voters by a board of free- holders was rejected at an eletcion yes- terday. The proposed charter was de- feated by about 6,000 votes. The total vote was about 23,000. CHAIRS It is a delightfully simple task to choose an artistic and com- fortable chair from the large assortment at Mayer & Co. A suggestive few are listed below. Comfortable Karpen Lloyd George Type Chairs, with reversible spring cushions... $69 50 Luxurious English Chair, upholstered Type Club in tapestry... $69 Pull-up Chair, in your choice of emart, new upholsteries. .. $16.75 .. Solid Walnut Karpen Pull-up * Chair, in your choice of covers $24.75 EY ‘And Hundreds More DESKs in large variety Colonial Desk, fied with crotch any; 3 draw- beauti- mahog- $59.75 Governor Winthrop Type Desk, serpentine front, automatic su p- ports . - $69.75 Roomy Winthrop Type Desk, wide .. 36 inches e $77.50 Solid Mahogany Spinet Desk, Duco finish, octa- gon legs Colonial Type Desk, with 3 roomy drawers, 30 in. wide.. $42.50 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20. 1929. PROPOSE DR. NATHANSON. | Welfare Board Makes Nomination | for School Physician. Dr. Esther A. Nathanson of 4121 Con- necticut avenue has been recommended | to the District Commissioners by the Board of Public Welfare for the post of attending physician at the National Training School for Girls, to take the Tetga g 1115 “wpn N.w. Ready Saturd place of Dr. Kate Karpales, who wishes | to devote her time to private practice. Dr. Nathanson is a graduate of George | ‘Washington University Medical School and has had experience in several New | York hospitals. Thomas Russell, who took part in the | suppression of the slave trade on the East African coast, recently celebrated his diamond wedding at Gosport, Eng- | Jan 1115 STREET N.W. ay at 9 AM.! We've succeeded in purchasing 1150 more EW HATS: And what a sale! One that vou cannot aflord el e-framing head-hugring models. Al have a touch of smart trimming. sketched from CONSOLES Console Wall Type Tables, similar to illustration, are here at $81, $90 and $125 in the choicest types of mahogany . .. then, of course, there are many ol thers for -lots less. Semi-Round Type Console Table, in a warm brown mahogany color...... Attractive Console Table, for a narrow space, fluted legs, mahogany ¥ Console Table of early English influence with attractive turnings...... $13.50 Console Table of Renaissance influence, 36 inches wide, mahogany and gum- wood eeciiaiannnn I ....... $14.75 i Many Others Shown SECRETARIES for every taste Beantiful Crotch Ma- hogany-front Secretary, with 3 drawers.. $85 Winthrop Type Secre- tary, with 3 drawers, serpentine front. $75 All-mahogany Winthrop Type Secretary, 36 inches wide... $125 Solid Honduras Mahog- any Secretary, 39 inches wide, true reproduc- Secretary, in walnut and gumwood, 4 draw- ers, straight front $99 Hundreds of Gift Pieces on Display Now MAYER & CO. Between D and E Seventh Street WARD & LoTHROP «+DOWN STAIRS STORE e Following the Festive Trend Women’s. Silk Frocks $16.50 High Shades, Black and Small Prints NN MR For the gaieties of the Christ- mas season, one needs gay frocks. "High shades of Cor- inthian green, hacienda, Le- long blue, Patou’s rouge, old gold or emerald—or the al- ways smart black—or bright prints. Fashion interest in sleeves and necklines. Sizes 34 to 4. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE SN N S Dainty Gifts for Evening Chiffon Scarfs, $1-95 and $2-95 Lovely, soft scarfs in pastel shades to blend with, or contrast to one’s dress. Chiffon Handkerchiefs, $1 In solid pastel shades or in softly shaded de- signs—hemmed or picot edged. Rhinestone Bags, $4-95 In pouch or envelope style, a brilliantly feminine gift that is sure of welcome. Also Pearl*, Brocaded and Rhinestone Bags, $4.95 THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Christmas Decorations Artificial Holly Trees, red and green Artificial Berry Trees, red and green.. 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