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SURVEY OF ILLEGA ‘SIGNS TO BE MADE Park Commission Plans Ac- tion to Enforce Bill- . board Laws. By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. SILVER SPRING, )‘d May 15—A eliminate hun- leading into Washington will be begun within the next few days by the Mary- land-National Capital Park and Plan- ning Commission, the first step being a survey of all improperly placed signs in the metropolitan district of Mont- gomery anc Prince Georges Counties. Decision to make the survey was reached at a meeting of the commis- sion last night. The work will be started as soon as possible under super- vision of Chief Engineer Irving C. Signs Must Be Removed. “We do not intend to let the matter Test until the illegal signs come down,” Mr. Root said this morning. “The in- formation we compile on the illegal signs will be turned over to J. Bond Smith, attorney for the commission, for P r action.” 'nder the zoning ordinance mow in force throughout the metropolitan area signs can be erected cnly in commer- cial and industrial areas after a permit has been issued by the county com- missioners, This applies o tin ngm that are tacked on trees and posts, as well as the large billboards. Signs advertising property for rent or sale and a few other similar types are the only kind permitted in resi- dential areas. Persons responsible for men.uiv placed signs are subject to a $50 a day, and each day the sign is in place constitutes a separate offense. The survey to be conducted by the ccmmission wul list the location ot t.he sign, the owner of the propert: ‘which it is erected, who erected lt l.nd ;;Ihn udl;enhln( it carries. Although e zoning ordinance, requiring a per- mit for the oenn.rucuon, alteration or of all signs, has, according to Root, resulted in some improve~ :z.nducsn‘ the number of signs, i §igx being constructed without Beautify Roads. survey was reported as in line sentiment as revealed at the ture, which one ously the other with the movement to Washington ible in time for the . For E B Sg-si é 555?? L Esgg‘?‘ § FIREWORKS SALE ORDINANCE PASSED Colmar Manor Requires Special $50 License for Stands. By a Staft Correspondent of The Btar. COLMAR MANOR, Md., my 15—A ot " i : ; ‘works lung '-h!mw s > requiring all merchants to obtain cl:dlmnm. costing $50, to sell nmre: lnllclwr B!n;w;l 'golg; dwldwwd an llnde't authority t‘!’:’e oy hrnl ‘new the tumre session of the Although the new charter does not Ilve '.he town authority to prohibit the of fireworks, it permits town offi- cm.l to charge not more than $50 for an annual license. Another feature of the ordinance, aimed at fireworks dealers, provided | that the license year begin June 25.) ‘Thus any one desiring to sell fireworks early in June would be required to ob- tain two “annual” licenses. The sale and discharge of fireworks along the comparatively narrow boule- vard has been blamed for many auto- mobile accidents and during ‘who have sought to put an end to a practice they mrded as dangerous. NOMINATED IN FREDERICK Lloyd C. Cullu Chosen by Demo- crats to Run for Mayor. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICK, Md., May 15.—Lloyd C. Culler, for three terms mayor of Prederick, was nominated last night for a fourth ‘term at the Triennial Demo- cratic City Convention in the court house, subjeet to the municipal election | on_June 9. Other candidates named were: Mere- dith Van R. Staub, city register; Au- gust T. Brust, G. Willlam Shipley, John 8. Renn, incumbents; Charles T. But- cher and Herbert §. Schroeder, for al- dermen, Republicans recently nominated are: Maj. Elmer F. Munshowsr, for mayor; Aubrey A. Nicodemus, incumbent, for city register, and G. Hunter Bowers, incumbent: F. Noel Haller, Edward P.| Oden. Hugh V. Gittinger and Char'es | P. Hitshew, for lldrrmrn i | School Pnnds Studied, HYATTSVILLE, Md.. May 15 (Spe- clal).—Consideration now is being given as to how the $3000 allowed in the Prince Georges County budget this year | for improvements at Hyattsville High School shall be spent. A considerable | part of it is sure to go for remodeling | the walls. The work will be done the coming Sum Real Estate Loans (D. C. Propertv Only) No Commission Charged | You can take 12 years to ~ay off your loans without the expense’ of renewing. $1.000 for $10 per month, including interest and principal. Larger or smaller loans at proportion- § ate rates. erpetual Building Association Button Souvenir, Taken in Civil War, Sent to Pollard Special Dispatch to The Star. Blues, slain on the battlefield of Fair Oaks, has just been returned to Gov. Pollard from Albany, N. Y. ‘Thé button was taken as a souvenir by lflwlrd Hankins of Saratogs, N. Y., who dled several years ago, but 46 yun after the war between States he gave this souvenir of t.he b.tflefldd to Mrs. John Edward Murley of Albany, requesting that “some day” she return it to Virginia. The name of the officer from whose uniform the button was taken is not known. LETTERS WILL EXPLAIN LAUREL BOND ISSUE| Tax Rate Increase of 5 Cents Will Result From Proposed Street Improvements. Special Dispatch to The Star. LAUREL, Md,, May 15.—Circular let- | ters setting forth the purpose and cost | of the proposed bond issue for .m'eet, improvements here will be p\lbll&h!d! within the next few days, it has been | decided by the mayor and council. The | $10,000 bond issue will be the subject of a referendum June 2, and the council hopes to enlighten the public as to just what t.he measure involves by _means of the le ‘The letters will erpllln that the issue will mean an increase of about 5 cents p!rflwinthe)wflwn'elnd'fll wvolve an increase of 15 cents, as § the commission that| OmIng year tric outlet. running. Icz cub: other desirable fea Established 1881 Largest in Washington Assets Over $24,000,000 Cor. 11th and E N.W. wED EUERY G THE EVENING ALEXANDRIA BARS TEACHERS' RAISES & Instructors Selected for Next Year, but Pay to Re- main Same. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. RIA, Va., May 15.—Teach- ers in local schools will not receive the customary scale salary raises next year, it was decided at a meeting of the school board last night, at which teach- ers for all but the two high schools were named. Selection of teachers for Alexandria and George Mason High Schools has been left until the report of Dr. W. 8. Y. Critchley has been examined by Sid. ney B. Hall, State superintendent ol education. ‘The school report was formally cdved by the City Council at a lpeelll eeting yesterday afternoon and made available to any one 'ho whlul to look it over as soon as members of over copy e report been furnished the Alexandria Citizens’ Committee on Schools. Members of the council will also confer with the school board concerning the report. GIRLS WILL COMPETE Special Dispatch to The Btar, COLLEGE PARK, Md, May 15— Members of Girl Scout troops of dis- trict No. 7, which includes troops of this section, will participate in a court of award tomorrow morning at the University of Maryland. ‘Troops are to gather at Ritchie lym- nasium at 11 o'clock and should the weather be favorable will hold the cere- monies on_the campus. There will be & picnic luncheon. Members of the Washington Council will attend. EISEMAN’S SEVENTH AND F STS. We Can Match Your Odd Coats TROUSERS $ 65 Up Over 5,000 pairs of special trousers in stock. { No need to look further . odd coat or vest . . About the New LEONARD ELECTRIC certified refrigeration . . . with the marvelous Leonard CHILLOMETER Guaranteed 3 Years Dependability and a guaranty of performance goes with your purchase of the new models Leo- nard Electric Refrigerators. trated above is the 5.15 cu. ft. capacity and priced at $197 completely installed to your elec- The Leonard Electric has a re.rlg- erating unit so quiet you’ll likely say that it isn’t The model illus- e containers—chillometer and tures. The Leonard Electric. . . just bring your . we'll match it. Everybody’s Enthusiastic $197 installed .« 5.15 cu. ft. size 7.63 cu. ft. size (white), $265 installed MAYER & CO. Between D and E rURMlTURt1 STAR, WASHINGTON, MAY 15, 1931. b THE AVENUB AT SEVENTH D.. C., FRIDAY, EVENT! For the First Time in History: A SALE Of Incomparable Custom-Type $50.00 BENCH-MADE SUITS! —Always sold $50 —Newver under $50 —The best at $50 Sale-priced for limited time GJIJONOR SEAL” Suits are the finest clothes obtainable at $50. They have fabric and tailoring quality on a par with the accepted $75 standard. Now for the first time (and a short time) we reduce their price. The Spring 1931 Honor Seals are finer than any before—and the oppor- tunity presented deserves quick action on the part of every man who wants a superb suit at a rare saving. THE assortment comprises the most dis- tinctive patterns in greys, browns and tans; distinguished custom-type fashions; and regular, short, stout and long models. Saks—Third Floor Decoration Day is Saturday, May 30 —plan a pleasant week-end trip! COMFORT BUILT STRAWS Comfort-Built SENNITS Of Finer Braids! 2.15 IGHTER, EASIER. fitting, head-conlorm- ing models. Finer braids and workmanship. Beau- tiful, -unpressed finish. Three different comfort constructions — Sure - Fit Flex, Flexo-Lite and Bon Ton Ivy. Silk trimmin, leather sweat band; ?l- silk grosgrain ribbon band, plain or fancy. Comfort-Built MILANS and AMERICAN LEGHORNS 2.95 EWEST 1931 blocks. Smart College pinch- front, roll-brim models— as well as Alpine and Dia- mond crown blocks. Choice braide—superb workman- ship. Silk trimmed. White, Sand and Corn. Silk Pugaree bands. Comfort-Built PANAMAS Woven by Hand *5.00 A VALUE created by Saks—such hats have never sold at $5. Hand- woven by native South American weavers. Many silk lined. Every dis- tinctive block for youthful and conservative tastes. Leather sweatband; con- cealed oilskin sweat pro- tector; ?I lin or fancy silk band rs $7.50 o, $12 Saks—First Floor THE AVENUE T SEVENTH to bring the Boys to Saks tomorrow! Saturday savings on Saks Quality! Reduced! New Sport Sweaters From Our Own Stock ‘145 Smart Sport Sweaters made of fine wool zephyr yarns. Com- fortable Summer weights in hand- some solid colors and mew all- over patterns. Seams taped. Reg- ular Saks quality, from our new, higher priced selections. Sizes 26 to 36—and sized full. Reduced! Boys® Plus-4 Knickers Of Imported Linens *1.29 Tailored in the best Saks full cut, seams bartacked, ported Irish and Belgian Linens —Oyster, Natural and Grey Crash. New patterns on light and dark grounds. Splendid for dress and play wear. A -pod-l—-ado t0 sell for a higher price. 710 18. Saks—Second Floor Sale of Finer Wash Suits '1.35 new, ular style and color. Br:z cloths, Poplins, Imported H-nd- kerchief Linens, I Linens, Imported Belgian l..mv-. Coverts, Jeans and others. 2 to 10. Saks—Second Floor Boys’ Summer Golf Hose 29¢ New Summer weights—in solid colors and new, small, neat pat- terns. Exceptionally wide variety for your choice. (;ur own regu- lar, higher priced stock—specially priced. Sizes 7 1o 11. Sak:—Second Floor Sale of Boys’ Tennis Shoes 119 For allaround wear. sole of nonskid design. Ar*- . supporting stays. Ventilated arch. ‘White or Sand unbleached duck. Tan trim. 11 to 2, 2% to 9. Saks—First Floor