Evening Star Newspaper, September 17, 1930, Page 21

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, PETWORTH GROUP | HOLDS MEETING Nomination of Officers Is Feature of Initial Fall Session. The nomination of officers featured tha first meeting of the Fall season of the Petworth Citizens' Association, held Jast night at the Petworth Sehool, With the exception of Edward Walton, essistant secretary, who resigneti, the entire roster of last year's officers, head-d by President Christopher Lemh- Kkuhl, was renominated. Mrs. J. L. Ceoper was nominated to replace Mr. Walton. A letter will be sent to Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, requesting that the proposed municipal swimming pool for the northwest section be placed on the | grounds of the Macfarland Junior High | School at Iowa avenue and Upshur street A committee was appointed to attend the gas rate hearings before the Public Utilities today. George H. G. Wood, president of the Washington Gas Light Co., will be invited to address the asso- clafion at the next meeting A letter will be sent to Capt. Ira Bheetz of the tenth precinct, commend- ing him for recent police action in the community J. S. Hamill, vice president, presided The next meeting will be held at the Barnard School, when election of offi- cers will be held. HOOVER STENOGRAPHER WEDS DAIRY EMPLOYE Former Ml:n?“n (?liffurd Often Took Personal Dictation of Cool- idge—Marries Elwood Ridenour. Miss Rena Clifford of the White House clerical staff was married yes- terday afternoon to Elwood Ridenour, | an employe of the Southern Daires of this city, at the home of Rev. F. L. Johnson, pastor of Grace Baptist| Church. Following the ceremony, the couple | feft for a wedding trip which will in- elude visits to Atlantic City, N. J, and Pennsylvania, the native State of the bridegroom ‘The former Miss Clifford has been on School Girl n ALICE WALTMAN, Seventeen-year-old high school student, who was murdered as she slept in her home, in South Bend, Ind. A prowler who entered the home by a window, slashed her throat and fled is being sought. Police suspect a rejected suitor and Alex Pietrzak, her fiance (below), told them of one, who is now being hunted. —P. & A. Photos. the White House staff for seven vears|FRUIT FLY INFESTATION and is the senior of the woman employes in the Executive Office. She has fre- quently taken the personal dictation of Mr. Coolidge, when he was President, and of Mr. Hoover. She is the daughter of George W. Clifford of 414 Seward square south- NOT FOUND IN FLORIDA By the Associated Press. ‘TAMPA, Fla, September 17.—The east. Mr. and Mrs. Ridenour will live | State Plant Board in a telegram to A. at Maryland Towers on their return to [ M. Hyde, Secretary of Agriculture, yes- Washington. JOYCE’S BODY EXHUMED terday, asked for the removal of sterli- zation requirements on citrus moving to Southern and Wester States, effective |AIRMAIL CONTRACTS | RECENTLY AWARDED Aviation Corporation, With Air Express, Chosen for Atlanta-to- Los Angeles Route. Contracts for carrying United States airmail over the new gouthern trans- continental route from Atlanta, Ga., to Los Angeles have been awarded to the Aviation Corporation, in conjunction with Southwest Air Fast Express, it was announced today by Postmaster General Walter Brown. No announce- ment has been made on the New York- Los Angeles route, on which bids were opened at the same time, ‘The Aviation Corporation and South- west Air Fast Express were the only bidders on the Southern line, the Avia- tion Corporation submitting its bid through a subsidiary, the Robertson Aircraft Corporation. Two companies are contending for the New- York-Los geles route within 30 days. ‘The new contract specifies that serv- ice must start over the Atlanta-Los An- Angeles routd Ford Sleeps in Sultan’s Bed. NANCY, France, September 17 (®). —Henry Ford slept here last night in the bed recently occupied by the Sul- tan of Morocco. His party toured the battlefields around Verdun by automo- bile and he showed deep emotion at | the scene. The party left in cars this morning on a leisurely trip to Ober- ammergau. THE ARGONNE 16th and Columbia Road N.W. One Room, Reception Hall, Kitchen and Bath Electrical Refrigeration Fashloning clothes of R smart fabric and design, the Dressmaker knows the importance of proper laun: dering, if her handiwork is to remain long in ser- vice. The utmost care is given every article of wearing D.” C., WEDNESDAY, SEPTE LANSBURGH & BRO 7th, 8th and E Sts.—FAMOUS FOR QUALITY SINCE 1860—National 9800 Age Old Classics Revived in Modern Dress What a fascinating season it is, with all the new dresses reviving the picturesque charm of long ago fashions. Russia, the ancient era of the Greek chiton and the period of the French Directoire were resorted to for inspiration! You can see them, and try them on now at Lansburgh’s! RUSSIAN GRECIAN DIRECTOIRE Do You Want to Look Smart and- Young? . If you do—wear a hat that cuddles into the nape of your neck! It's a very new fashion— and one you would hardly expect to find so soon at this new everyday low price of only— %3.45 Of felt or velvet with a quill, a pompon or feather sweeping across the neck to give a very alluring line. In black, brown, wine and green. Millinery—Becond Floor “I'll Wear a Smart Sweater and Beret to Kindergarten” November 15. 1 to the H BY WIDOW FOR |NQU|RY The telegram contained a resolution i‘wm’nar?rtlr"r c'l‘ennsl.n[, ;‘1 —_— adopted by the board saying no fruit fabrics are given special Woman Insists Former Illinois|fly infestation had been found after treatment when necessary months of intensive inspection and that ...and evervthing, re to market the Florida crop without gardless of its value is N serious loss 18 per cent of it must be guarded in every way from sent to 18 Southern and Western States damage or loss. Can we § where shipping regulations call for serve you this week? By the Associated Press. sterlization. CHICAGO, September 17.—The body |~ The resolution says sales cannot be HOME LAUNDR 4 Phone AT lantic 240 After the slender The age of luxury Groek chiton with flared yhen fur adersed . rasses as well as coats. R This model of canten Of black velvet crepe is trimmed with with cowl neckline. kid galyak. $49.50 $39.50 's and Misses’ Dresses—Sec d Floor The ardent Cossack lends his dash to this freek with the new long Black skirt with blouses. State Senator Was Poisoned by His Political Enemies. “No inferiority complex for me s0 early in life! I simply must have ® sweater and beret to make a good impression the first day! And thea « + . there's the matter of maintain. -ing a reputation for style. I guess helf a dozen . .. one for each day + +» will be just about right.” Special! . Sweaters and Sweater and Beret Sets The sweaters are slip over or coat styles, withround - or - crew necks; some have roll collars and pockets! Such amusing patterns —“roll _the hoop,” “down by the sea,” and others! Beret sets in dark or ht colors with cont; of State Senator John T. Joyce was ex- - ~ private inquiry being conducted by his widow, who insists her husband was | sag wer Wit e onndwr S South LANSBURGH &BRO 4 . 1931 Coat Silhouettes The Third : e . Take Smart Cues from History Pages Internatlonal Patou, Bruyere, Lanvin, Chanel and hosts of other diet of the coroner’s jury was that he | slever Parisian couturierts thumbed through their old LINEN SALE h had died of poison. = Prosecutors an- nounced their belief that he did not commit suicide. Meanwhile they have been conducting an inquiry, but have made no revelations of their findings. history books and now are talking fashion in terms of swift flares, capelet sleeves, cavalier cuffs fl!}'l{! wide fur bandings! Coats, like dresses, have gone Russian—or Ends Saturday they show the influence of the gay French Directoire Buy linens for Fall and Winter entertaining— eriod. They are not only flattering to all types of figures, buy linens for the Thanksgiving day feast—but buy linens now—during the Third International Linen Sale. The savings are too good to overlook. gist, and Dr. E. R. Le Count, Univer- sity of Chicago scientist, to make & new examination of Joyce's vital organs. Dr. Ie Count said he would make s thor- | ough test for traces of all poisons and also would see if death may have re- sulted from natural causes. The or- gans will then be submitted to Dr. Mc- Nally, who announced he would make & report within three da Squirrel Hoards Golf Balls. WEST ORANGE, N. J., September 17 (#).—A squirrel at the Crestmont Coun- try Club is a mnut.. Seventy-five golf balls were found cached in his lair for food in the Winte Mrs. Joyce has employed Dr. Willlam D. McNally, former coroner’s toxicolo- ut charmingly youthfull Where have you seen three tots beautiful smarter models than these sketched below? 1to3and3te6. Madeira Linens Reduced a Third and Less Help Them to Help Themselves! Earnest faces turning schoolward—sturdy little legs trudging towards new tasks and new experiences -—once again the school year offers its opportuni- ties to those who will some day guide the Na- tion’s destiny. 25¢—6" Round Doilies. . ..16c 50c—10" Round Doil 37¢ 50c—6x12 Tray D 69c—10x15 Tray Doilies $1.19-—18" Center ... $3.25—36x36 Tea Cloths. $11.95—54x54 Lunch Cloths. .. $13.95—54x72 Lunch Cloths. .. Scanties A Single Garment You can make the path easier for these “young hopefuls”—you can help them to help themselves by providing COM- PLET heating comfort and prot on for them this Winter with AG- NEW SUPERIOR HARD COAL. Here is a hard coal that supplies the dependable warmth that they must have. Here is a fuel that keeps the air pure and healthful —fit for them to breathe. Order your supply of AGNEW SUPERIOR HARD COAL today! JOHN P. 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Tearose wolf forms collar belted model of brown imperata. 14 to 38. $59.50 Truly Directoire with its capelet sleeves lost in the yoked back. Of dull black imperata with skunk trim. $79.50 Women's and Mima’ Costs—Second Floor “Minka,” the coat that shows the Russian influence. Of Norma broadcloth; collar and cuffs of Persian lamb. $95 That Replaces Five Scanties are all things to all women. Absolutely all your underwear from top to bottom—from skin Vet to frock! Model Panties sketched is of bone- o4 Sli less, soft broche with 3 P elastic over hipline, a crepe de chine lace trimmed shirt and a swami cup form brassiere. Flesh col- or only. 32 to 40. Others $7.50 to $15.00 Brassiere Girdle All in one A Living Model Will Wear Scanties Every Day This Week in the Corset Shop.