Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1931, Page 11

ROORESSES MARK CIIZENS HEETNG Sixteenth Street Group Hears Talk on Community Beau- tifying Contest. Addresses by Roland Rogers of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and “Radio Joe” Kaufman, ‘speaking in behalf of the Ccmmunity Chest, last night featured & meeting of e Sixteenth Street Helghts Citizens’ Association held in the Northmmnster Presbyterian Church, Alaska avenue and Kalmia road north- west. Mr. Rogers, who is also a member of the Washington Bicentennial Gar- den Ccmmittee, of which Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin is chairman, gave de- tails of the community beautifying stest which lheFl()uXden Con;mntg 8 ring. ve cups, to nwll'mo the five communities ad- judged the most beautiful, will be pre- sented in the Fall, he said. The judg- ing is to take place the first two weeks of September. Judgment be made w on front yards, the con- dition and appearance of walks, trees and plants to be especially emphasized, he said. Included in his talk were ractical suggestions for the care of awns, etc., with illustrations and charts showing attractive layouts. The contest is planned as an annual affair and the community winning a cup two years in_succession is privileged to keep it. The association vcted to enter the. contest. “Radio Joe” Kaufman declared that the Community Chest was co-operating with the Clean-Up Committee in an effort to ‘place unemployed men. He phasized the importance of impress- ing, favorably Summer visitors to the Capital. A letter A , exetutive secretary of the 1931 Clean- Committee, quoted gfleu lg which for yard cleaning available. School Ground Breaking. . 'The association was extended an in- vitation by the Kalmia road Parent- ‘Teachers’ A-ocnmn;&-m;ldt l.:e\’vlc;es for the ground breaking o e new school to be- located at Fourteenth and Kalmia road. Stephen Kramer, first assistant superintendent of _public scheols, and Dr. William Abernethy of the Sixteenth Street Heights Citizens' Association will take part in the pro- gram wlil‘e:l is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, 17. Theyusocfnlon asked for the plhc- ing of a stop sign at the intersection of Alaska avenue and Sixteenin street, to be placed either qp Sixteenth street, giving autos turning"into Alaska ave- nue the right of way, or on Alaska ave- nue, giving Sixteenth street traffic the right of way. The cqrper was declared to be a traffic menac:, both streets be- lamp teenth street and Morningside drive d been granted. It also” notified tide association, in respect to a plea for the paving cf Fern street between Georgia avenue and Thirteenth street, that work would start in June. A fur- ther -equest for the paving of Juniper and Jonquil streets would be given consideration in conneéction with the ving list to be submitted to (ongress E the Fall, it Whs learned. Shades on Busses. *#he Washington Tralsit Co. has agreed to provide s on busses using the longer rcutes in answer to a I lea of ethe association. The -Health l’sepamnem communicated with the association to the effect that four lots in the compunity, which have been basis iur numercus complaints, | i the will be cleaneg. The final meeting of *the nmm’:‘ until September will be held June 8. INTENSE WAR MOVES DISMAY* HONANESE z Purpose of Military Preparations i 'Ur:known, but Rouses Fun. of Harassed People. ' 1 - B the Associated bress. KAIFEN®, Honan, China, Vay 13— Upexplatned military activity was re- ported along the Halchow-Tungkwan Railway in Northern Jonan Province yesterday. What alignment the various military units would, take, and for what pur- goae, rersailed a mystery. This area as “een peaceful since the termina- tion of the Cfvil War last Fall. The rail junctiors of the Halchow-Tung- kwan Rail were the centers of many battles in last year's conflict. There were nc*indications of whether ®he local war lords were preparing to jcin the movement started recently by Southern Conservative leaders against Chiang Kai-She%, head of the Nation- list government. The ectivity caused | dismay aong the country folk, who were seeking to retover from the set- backs of last Fell's military upheaval. Extensive trench digging was begun north of the Yellow River and the gar- rison here began Yuilding an airdome. All previncial mbiitary field hospitals were concentraied aling the railway and many semi-indepZndent troop units were moving northward in the direction of the river. DEBT CANCELLATION HIT Fish Says It Would Be Subsidy for| Foreign Against U. 8. Labor. NEW YORK, May 13 (P).—Repre-| gentative Hamliiton Fish, jr, Republi- | can, of New York yesterday said can- | cellation of the French debt to the United States during the present de- pression “would to all practical pur- s be subsidizing foreign labor in competition with our own.” Hepensserted a high protec tari 1s necessary and attacked the Interna- tional Chamber of Commerce for its declaration on war debts and tarif walls He spoke at a meeting of the Repub- lican Committee of One Hundred. Canada is having a record aviation | from George J.|H AR, Y ASHINGTON, O WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1931. Now for the Climax of the Bi 46th Anniversary Sale Chest of Drawers Plain but attractive design and_ serviceably commodious. Walnut veneers on gumswood. $22.50 Value, 1495 Bed Room Chair The tonstruction is dura- ble gumwood finished to match walnut. Bench to match at same price if desired, $4.95 Value.....5) .95 W alnut Dresser One of those conservative designs which is always popu-~ lar and effective. Fine walnut veneers on gumwood. $29.75 Value, 519-75 Jenny Lind Bed Either full or twin sizes; mahogany or walnut fimish, Here is your opportunity to furnish that spare room -at small cost. $22.50 Value, $1 4.5 Fiber Fernery Made of closely woven fiber, with end handles and metal pan. Finished in a va- riety of colors. $3.50 Value. 32.49 Enamel Refrigerator Solid ash case finished oak; lift lid type, with large food compartment and generous ice space. _$19.75 Value, 51 450 Made of ¢losely woven fiber; with artillery wosd wheels and protecting wind- shield. * 519.95. Value, 514-50 Folding Card Table Handy folding catd table o of sturdy construction and rigid bracing. -Liquid resist- ing top. Choice of several colors. $1.95 Value . 95(: Steel Refrigerator White - enamel “fined, all- steel refrigerator. In green finish - only, ~ 50-b. ice ca- $35 Value.....3) 450 Enamel Cabinet May be used as a medicine « cabinet or_for utility in the Pleasant Relief From Constipation Shoulders droop under weight of years. Young, yet beauty has fled. ::"h;e‘r- are sailow and drawn. Un- ly pimples. Keep your system clean and you keep the beauty of youth. Its enmergy, Its lrresistible charm. Then Iie is not a failure. Clogged bowels and inactive liver cause poisons to seep through the system. Health vanished and with it beauty and energy. Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets will help save you from this dark hour. For 20 years they have been prescribed in place of calomel to men and women seek- Ing health and freedom from con- They act easily and No dangerous griping. Take nightly before retiring. Re- sults will amaze you. Thousands of men and women would never be without Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, & vegetable compound. Know them by their olive color. 15¢c, 30c and 60c. All druggists. B S ——— kitchen. ~Finish is white en- amel; with mirror and door. $1.95 Value ..Q§c Folding Armchair Made of hardwood which twms baen given naturalefini: with attractive awn striped seat. . $2.50 Value Unfinished Table . Made of clear hardwood smoothly “sanded ready for painting. Stromngly con- structed. . $ 7.50' Value 0il Cook Stove The practical three burner ., cook: stove, %hich burns oil. It is of ,a reliable make and especially good for hot- weather use. Reserve=%ours now*at this ‘low’ price. ¢ _ $22.50 Value, 51§50 « —_—— Porch Rocker * Solid Verment maple, with dou®e rattan seat and slat back. At this special price you should buy now-all you will. need for the Sumnter. $4.50. Value..... 52.95 High Chair Durably constructed, hardwood; w Choice green enamel finis $4.95 Value. Unfinished Chair Smoothly ~ finished paint brush. uction and ready Strong attractive Colonial Sofa Copy of a real old Virginia sofa with solid mahogany frame, finished in the rich nial shade and with quaintly patterned upholstery. $159 Value...$8 Q50 Congoleum Rugs The genuine congoleum, comprising patterns which we are discontinuing; and a very few that are slightly imperfect. All sizes but not in all patterns., 9x12 Size 9x10.6 Size 7.6x9 Size ' Last three days—for it will positively end with ;store closing Saturday night Every visitor to the store during this sale readily concedes that it is the greatest offering of truly big values that has been made in Washington in many a day—and it cannot be duplicated in a long time to come. Store-wide in its scope—strictly “Furniture of Merit Take full advantage of our Costless Credit! Living Room Suite Luxuriously large and comfortable pieces; with artistic wood carvings. The upholstery is of genuine mohair in attractive patterns; reversible cushions. $195 Value ................... pesteioo $128 Living Room Suite Style, quality, character—are represented in this suite— offering a value far better than the Anniversary price. The design follows the English influence and the upholstery is of genuine mohair featured in a variety of colorings. $279 Value $]. 93 s o . Living Room Suite Covered in genuine mohair; but you may have the choice of a wide variety of materials and patterns tailored to your order at no additional charge. $495 Value ... Mohair Bed-Davenport Suite Tf you prefer a different upholstery you may choose from a wide range of colors and fabrics, and the suite will be tailored to your order without extra charge. Note the com- fortable reversible spring seat cushions and practical bed attachment. $219 Value “Furniture of Merit” Double Day Bed One of the most popular types with metal end, and so constructed that it easily opens to a large double bed. The soft mattress is cov- ered with heavy cretonne. $33 Value.. 324-50 Coil Spring The resilient coils make this spring extremely comfortable. They are interconnected by helical springs, held in place by heavy edge bands. $13.50 Value. 3995 Poster Bed Walnut or mahogan veneers on gumwood—well made and finished carefully. Can be had in all the popular sizes. $23.50 Value, $1 475 Studio Couch Comfortable couch for lounging; or will serve as a suitable single bed. Thick, soft mattress, covered with furniture cloth. $44.50 Value, 529.75 Spring Matiress or Box Spring The choice is offered of a high-grade inner spring mat- tress or box spring at this remarkably low price. Cov- ered with fine damask tick- ing and made by skilled work- men in a hygienic factory. $32.50 Value, $1 Q95 Lawson Sofa The Lawson design is one of never-ending attractive- ness—simple and graceful. This piece is exceptionally well constructed and effect- ively tailored. $69.50 Value, 547 .50 Lawn Bench Steel frame with natural finish wood slats. Very stron, and will withstand actual exposure. $7.50 Value. Gliding Divan Its smooth gliding action is very pleasing and restful. Strong steel frame; seat and back filled with white cotton. $22.50 Value, $1 4.9 Breakfast Suite Five picces, comprising drop-leaf table and four sturdy comfortable chairs. Well made and carefully fin- ished. Choice of four colors. $25 Value 16 Porcelain-Top Table The base is of stfong wood, large center drawer. Finish white, green or ivory. Top has 25x40-inch porcelain top of good quality, $6.75 Value Layer Felt Mattress This mattress is made of layer felt, with imperial edge finish and covered with high- grade ticking. It is a mat- tress you can rely upon con- fidently to give long and durable service. $14.50 Value .A._$9.95 High-Grade Fiber Rugs Heavy weight; closely woven m_,er, in new patterns of effective coloring. 9x12 Size 8x10 Size 6x9 Siz 4.6x7.6 Size. 36x72 Size. 27x54 Size. .32.25 ” quality — at sensationally low prices: 4-piece Bed Room Suite Exceptionally dignified in design and distinguished in finish, The veneers are genuine walnut on sturdy gumwood. $159 Value 4-piece Bed Room Suite Modern adaptation of the popular Queen Anne design, with lines that are exceedingly graceful and attractively empha- sized with the burl walnut veneers in its construction. $269 Value . 4-piece Bed Room Suite A suite of Louis XVI influence, made of fine selected woods with smooth gloss finish and the highest type of skilled craftsmanship throughout. $325 Value 10-Piece Dining Suite “Pieces of generous proportions that make it large enough for the modern home; but at the same time exceedingly smart and pleasing.in type. Handsomely figured veneers; rich gloss finish. $189 Value ¥ i . o e . 10-Piece Dining Suite Carved moldings and the heavy stretchers and under- struction give extra durability. Combination of walnut on gumwood ; smooth gloss finish. s $279 Value .. House & Herrmann Seventh at Eye ¢ Davenport Bed Underneath its ornate zp- pearance with its genuine mohair upholstery and Iu: rious loose pillow arms is a large size and extremely com- fortable bed, Another double duty picce. $139 Value«__384.50 Buffet Mirror 3 panels of etched mirror glass. Attractive frame. $7.50 Value .....$4.-T8 Console Mirror Attractive shape, with etched tops. $9.95 Value 3650 End Table Solid gumwood, finished in true mahogany color. A re- markable table at a special price. $1.95 Value ... Q5o Occasional Table In design and character In- viting to_every modern living room, ~Construction {s com- bination of walnut on gum- wood. $19.75 Value, $1 2% Gateleg Table This gate-leg type is the most popular and practical of al Itables—serving many pur- poses effectively and effi- ciently, Made with solid ma- hogany top. $27.50 Value, $] 8 50 Magazine End Table A convenient table of arm height ‘with handy built-in magazine holder. Construc- tion is gumwood, with ma- hogany finish. $3.95 Value Console Table Very attractively designed and well proportioned table. Solid gumwood construction, with rich mahogany finish. $3.50 Value .....$Q 25 Occasional Chair Serves attractively in any room—has comfortable scoop seat and shaped back, strong- ly made, nicely finished frame with high-grade jacquard cov- ering. $19.50 Value, $] 2,50 Coffee Table Matched burl walnut top an solid base.. Both a useful and decorative piece, it i W:’ il H”u $14.50 Value ...59 50 | Book-Trough End Table Both useful and attractive table, gumwood construction, finished in the rich mahog- any tone. $2.95 Value 31.75 Davenport Bed The ease witl. which this iece can be transformed from a handsome davenport into-a comfortable bed makes it particularly desirable. A reabddouble duty piece. Choice of various colors in upholster- ing, $110 Value 36950 Brown Metal Bed Either twin or double size, finished in the deep rich brown shade. Heavy two- inch posts with, substantial filler bars. $7.50 Value. Wood-Finish Metal Bed Made of strong metal of graceful design with deco- rated panel. In the popular wood finish, All sizes. $16.50 Value 5995 Complete Bed Outfit Consists of metal bed, with guaranteed link springs and comfortable roll-edge mat- tress. Good outfit for the spare room. $19.75 Value, 314.45 Occasional Chair Artistically designed to be decorative as well as practi- cal. Has resilient spring seat and reversible cushion; strongly made. $45 Value Oval Rugs Hit and miss patterns; .which are most pleasing in design, and strong eolorings. 24x36 Size 30260 Size 36x72 Size ..