Evening Star Newspaper, July 30, 1931, Page 28

12 *» RALS CO-OPERATE FOR BICENTENNIAL Six Roads Join Steamboat _Company in Pledge to Ad- vertise Celebration. Song Boosts Bicentennial B COHAN BALLAD PRESENTED TO HOOVER. Six raflroads and the Washington Steamboat Company will co-operate in helping to attract crowds to Washing- wn and provide adeguate transporta- to the Washingon Bicentennial he.re next year. This was assured at a conference of yepresentatives of the transportation ocompanies with the District of Co- lumbia Bicentennial Commission. Meeting with A. K. Shipe, chairman of the District Commission’s Hospi- tality Committee, the railroad men outlined plans for advertising the Bi- centennial throughout the Nation and | gave assurances they will be prepared to handle the millions of tourists com- ing here in 1932. Special low rates, to be placed in effect on short notice, ar: to be insti- tuted by the railroads represented at | the conference with Mr. Shipe. In ad- ditfon, the roads agreed to run special excursion trains to Washirgton during the Bicentennial observance when the visitors cannot be comfortably accom- moda'ed by the regular passenger 'rbe traveling public is to be told about Washington's plgns for observing the 200th anniversary oY George Wash- mnonx birth by a national campaign railroad advertising to begin this | M Each of the roads represented said | they would distribute throughout Lhelrl lymms a description of the Bicenten- lang here next year. EA lro:ss represented at the confer-| ence called by Mr. Shipe were the Southern Railway, the Pennsylvania George M. Cohan, New York composer of popular songs (left), presenting Railroad, the Baltimore & Ohio Rail- | President Hoover with the first copy of his new song dedicated to George Wash- | Toad, the Seaboard Air Line, the Ches- | ington, “Father of the Land We Love.” apeake & Ohio Railway and the At- | lantic Coast Line. | MONTGOMERY ROAD | IMPROVING VOTED Garrett Park Pike Will Be Wid- ened—Norbeck Route to Be Completed. M. Cohan’s new song for the | A song of love that reaches near and George Washington Bicenten- | nial, the first copy of which was | (Chorus) presented to President Hoover | 4 | vesterday, are being printed for Na- | Second Verse. tion-wide distribution to schools, clubs| When to manhood comes the youth, |and patriotic organizations. | With the knowledge and the truth, Cohan, accompanisd by Representa- | Of the Revoluticnary fray, tive Sol Bloom of New York, associate | Proud he is to be a son | director of the Bicentennial Commis-(Of Immortal Washington, sion, visited the White House and |Sacred is the memory of his day. hended the song to the President in the | Whenever drums begin to roll | presence of a large group of news pho- | Within the Nation's heart and soul, tographers. A patriotic something seems to say: The words of fhe song follow: Chorus. First Verse. Every little lad and iass, Boys and girls of every class, Here beneath the flag of stripe and star, | From the time they start to school, Tflousmns of copies of George | They sing their song of Washington, | far. Pirst in war, Pirst in peace, PFirst in the hearts of his countrymen. That is the story of Washington, By Staff Correspondent of The Btar. SILVER SPRING, Md., July 30.—An- nouncement_was made today by Ma). E. Brooke Lee, member of the State Roads Commission, that the commission TR T THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MRS. LINES WINS THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1931.° Class 20: Best basket, or vase of other ; | flowers—Pirst, John King; second, Mrs. "GLAD' SHOW PRIZE 2 Takoma Park Flower Exhibi- tion Will Close in Library at 9 Tonight. —_— The honor of exhibiting the best flower in the eighth annual gladiolus show of the Takoma Park Horticul- tural Club was awarded to Mrs. E. F. Lines by Charles E. Gersdorff, judge of the show, which opened yesterday and concludes tonight at 9 o'clock. ‘The show is being held in the Takoma Park Branch of the Public Library, at Fifth and Cedar streets. The winners in the various classes of the show are as follows: Class 1: Collection of 25 or more varieties—First, Mrg. H. A. Morrison. Class 2: Collection of 10 varieties— First, Mrs. Pred L. Sheiry; second, E. C. Powell, Silver Spring. Class 3: Gandevensis an dother tall, spiked varieties, classes to 9, in- clusive—White: First, Mrs. Fred L. Sheiry; second, E. C. Powell; third, A. Hansen. Class 4: Yellow—First, Miss Marjorie WoobpWwARD & LoTHRrOP THE MEN’S STORE; Second Floor The Men's Store Custom Service Offers Made-to-Measure uits, Identical Suitings and Tailoring Regularly $65 and $75 L. | Morrison. Any other enlor—nm p/ Ml’lA L, : hybrla.l yeuowl —First, W. H. mhnd second, Mrs. ;\“:d L. Sheiry; third, Mrs. n. Class 11: Pink to red shades—First, Mrs. Fred L. Sheiry; second, Mrs, H. A. Morrison. Class 12: Salmon and orange—Pirst, E. C. Powell; second, Mrs. Fred L. Sheiry; third, L. A. Hansen. Class 1 Any other color—None. Class 14: Ruffied varieties—FPirst, F. D. Hobbs; second, Mrs. H. A. Morrison; third, L. A. Hansen. Class 15: Best seedling—None, Best Basket Award. Class 16: Best basket of gladiolus with own lolllge—flrn, Miss Marjorie Hansen; seto; L. A. Hansen. Class 17: Best vase of gladiolus with own foliage—First, L. A. Hansen; sec- ond, Mrs. Pred L. Sheiry; third, Mrs. H. A. Morrison. Class 18: Best basket of gladiolus with other flowers or foliage—Pirst, Mrs. E. F. Lines; second, Mrs. H. A. Class 19: Best vase of gladiolus with other flowers cr foliage—First, L. A. $48.75 HAHOI’-T Arthur Harrison. Class 21: Balsams—Pirst, Mrs. Elmer Ohu 24: lllfl‘ol Firsy, W. T. Simmons; second, Mrs. Elmer Bradley: third, F. D. Hobbs. vl et B ley; second, lnd. Akmdfl “c3cond, F. D. Hobbl f.hlrfl. M iata 37 Flowerivg 27: Flow: lhrubb—fim w. land is president of the Llub, Fred C. Duehering, secretary, and C. G. Carr, chairman of the Exhibition Committee. Amy Johnson Continues Flight. - SVERDLOVSK, Russia, July 30 (#).— Amy Johnson, British fiver, on her way from England to Tokio, landed here from Kazan today. She landed in Ka- zan last night atter a flight from Mos. cow. TOBACCO HEIRESS WED TO AMERICAN IN PARIS By the Associated Press. PARIS, July 30.—Mrs. Mary Perry, granddaughter of John L’llflk- one u! the foundeu of the ett & Myers Tobacco Co., was married this after~ noon at the Town Hall in the sixtesnth ward to R. L. McIntosh of Boston. Dr. Townsend of the Methodist Me- morial at Chateau Thierry officiated at the religious ceremony. Later there was L.|a reception at the home of the bride. The couple will visit Biarritz for a —_— : NORMANDY FARM Drive out Massac! to Wisconsin, then turn right three-quarters of a mile. ts Avenue Luncheon, Tea, Dinner Sunday Breakfast Phone Rockville 352 At Normandy Farm you will have delicious meals with fresh vege! and savory meats served in a mosphers " charmingly French Pha: Decorations by Genevieve Hendricks, nc. while and return to nited e o the Us Stated Mrs. Perry e dat late Claude Kilpatrick of ¢, Louts, Yo She was divorced early this Summer. e M S it o Ol e Uni the World War. e As a prof t the road tax in Pnllnd lll uxluhl and busses, except those municipally owned, went on strike recently. § E The Modern Sink For YOUR Home advertised MON Metal in leading as magazines, are durable, beau- tiful, economical. One-piece construction, easy to clean, Sinks, o uuuum»‘uuuu#m"mnz and with 31% more work space. Bee the one on display in our sales room. Always Imu! on “Schafer Quality” Materials E. G. Schafer Co. 4100 Georgia Ave, Telephone ADams 0145 e e A e e s e e e e o ek WoobpwaArD & LoTHROP DOWN STAIRS STORE Tomorrow—Remnant Day You Can Save 14 and More Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangeable; not sent C. 0. D. or on approval; Phone and mail orders mot accepted. Women’s Fine Woven Sandals Samples from a Leading Maker— Would Regularly Be Much More $1-45 100 pairs Fine Woven Sandals, in a variety of weaves and color combinations ; high and low heels. Also, a limited number of pairs of white and blonde Kid Pumps at the same special low price. Broken sizes. 60 pairs Women's Slippers: samples from a well Various styles; some sotled. Small known maker sizes only. Specal.. and leathers Goods B1 pairs Men's Black and Tam Calf Oxfords. ai ear welt soles. 75 pairs Women's Arch Suppert Shoes: various styleg Greatly reduced s Were ! 95 Were $1.95 had voted to widen and complete two 70848 Of & total distance of about four miles in Monwomery County. . The Toad to be widensd is the one Kensington to Wisconsin avenue mrnu(h Garrett Fark, a distance of about 114 miles, while the south end of the Muncaster Mill road from Redland to the Rockville-Norbeck road near Norbeck, a distance of 2} miles, will be completed. ‘The road Gafrett Park is now sbout 12 feet wiae and will be widened to 20 feet by the tion of macadam shoulders. The Muncaster Mill road will also be of macadam construction. Both roads will be improved by the State Roads Commission and charged to the present county bond issue. They are among the schedule vrevlnusly nut- lined and improved, accordipg to Lee. Bids on the extension and alteration of two bridges on the Rockville pike be- tween Bethesda and Rockville, located between 2 and 3 miles north of Be- His spirit is here. | | | | | | That is the glory of Washington. ’ are. And every day with lessons done, Maj. | of Dutch Schultz in beer running, was When they learn the golden rule, Always have been proud of what they He's standing, commanding above. In word and deed we follow the lead Of the Father of the Land we love. DUTCH SCHULTZ AIDE JAILED FOR CONTEMPT| Fails to Questions in Stevens Income Inquiry Be- | fore Grand Jury. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, July 30.—Benjamin | Pfeffer, 47 years old, reputed associafe | Answer ordered to jail today for 30 days for failure to answer questions before a Federal grand jury investiagting income tax evasions. Pfeffer was held in contempt by SIX FACE 18 CHARGES ‘ \ A total of 18 charges, including those of housebreaking and petit lar- ceny, were lodged against six young colored boys, arrested by police of No. 3 precinct yesterday. Among the thefts charged to the boys are food and an ice cream freezer, full 1( ice cream, stolen from a store. We have a‘prompt delivery. Custom Sravice or THE MEN's Store, Szconp Froor. enough Summer-weight worsteds, twists and West-of England flannels to make 50 suits. Hand-tailored over your personal pattern—drafted by our own designer—in the model and construction you personally select. Only the finest of linings and trimmings used. For a limited time only—early selection assures importea Children’s Summer Shoes, 51 airs ; to $3.95 including various :l\les of white and blonde. Broken sizes. Summer Dresses and Jacket Suits Sizes for Misses and W omen— Were $5.95 and $10 $4 47 Smart Jacket Suits and One-piece Dresses, of linen, wash silks, shantung and prints. Slightly mussed. _Sizes 14 to 20 and 36 to 46, but not all sizes in le. Also, a group of Misses” Summer Party Frocks: Shantung Dresses, in white, X and matura - Sizes 14 10 30 ld’ecn!kll frocks sold specially was below their regular Here tomorrow. THE DOWN STAIRS STORE 6 Short Summer Evening Jackets, of cost. thesda, in connection with the widening of this pike, have been received by the tate Roads Commission. mhwbldderanthewmkwusc B. Mullan, & Washington, D. C.,, firm, who entered a price of $1,355. The Kelly Construction Co. of Baltimore bid $7,- BIZ Whfl/‘ the FPredericksburg, Va. bid $8,219. The contract lor wurk has st yet been awarded. Judge Robert P. Patterson after he was questioned in an inquiry into the in- come of Henry Stevens, also a reputed Schultz henchman. Upon being directed to answer by Judge Patterson Pfeffer returned to the grand jury room and said he “couldn't remember” the details requested. His counsel insisted Pfeffer had told the truth about his lapses of memory other cars have adopted Studebakers ten strike O CAR can hold its public by withholding what the public demands. . . that’s why fifteen cars have already followed Studebaker to Free Wheeling . . . and other cars are on the Printed Frocks, 50¢ Were $1 100 Printed Frocks, in & variety of attractive styles. Sizes 14 to 20 and 36 to 52. 100 Small Aprons: various d num- shapes. in dainty nnnl'. shantung Were 35c. Now with iong 25 Printed Home Frocksy cr short sleeves. In maiz smartly styled, and in sheer Fpite. green and red. Sizes and medium sheer fabrics. Were $1.95 and Broken sizes: mussed. .81 $3.95. N THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Silk Sports Dresses, $2.75 Were $3.95 and $5.95 25 Misses’ and Women's Sports Dresses, of crepe de chine and shantung. Many attractive styles, in white, maize, flesh, green and peach. Sizes 14 to 40. 25 Misses’ and Women's Linen 24 Silk Blouses, in peach, white, Suits; two-plece styles, in essshell. red blue and o . maize "and variety of prints. ~Sizes 3¢ to 40. sn.nuv solled. Were 1398 5. Se Misvest "Sparia’ Jachets; ~ OF Yelveteen. Siik and corduroy: in maise, black. green. flesh and red Sizes 14 to_20. 34 to 40 Were $3.95. Now. 233 505 Now THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Girls’ Linen Suits 75¢ Were s2.95 25 Attractive 2-piece Linen Suits; well-fitting skirt and coat, in white, orchid or green. Slightly mussed. Sizes 13, 15 and 19. 25 Girls' Linen Hats and Tovos. Slipon _Sweaters, Never Before In All Our Years of Business Have We Offered Such Unusual Savings! @ DRESSES : . . . $10.00 Street, Afternéon, Evening Were $16.75 to $29.75 @UDRESSES . ... ... $15.00 Street, Afternoon, Evening Were $39.75 to $69.75 Rayon Underwear Special Tomorrow 55¢ including rayon pajamas, combinations, gowns, dance sets, petticoats, bloomers, panties and vests. Slightly soiled. Broken sizes, mostly 38. 50 patrs Muslin Pajamas, in the popular 3-piece style. Manufacturer’s Samples of Underwear That Would Regularly Sell for 65c to $1.95 Slightly 550 Were THE ‘DOWN "STATRS ETORE issed. @HKATS .00 . $3.00 Were $7.75 10 $12.75 OHHATS . . vl $5.00 Were $12.75 to $22.75 ALL SALES FINAL TWELVETEN TWEVETWHVE F STREET Philoo Transitone Radio installed at the factory at small extra cost. Stude- baker Free Wheeling plus silenced engine, chassis and body give unparalleled reception. Final Clearance e P Summer Dresses 9 5 F ormerly Quick 5 Disposal 825 2 DRESSES FOR $11 1132-34 Connecticut Ave. Reduced (Opposite Mayflower Hotel) for COLLEGE PARK AUTO PLACE, e 1‘; College ROS. & GORMLEY, WOODSON MOTOR COn Silver Botings B il World Champion Perform- ance. thanall other makes combined. Safetyinsured bysteel bodies, two-finger steering, etc. Silence of engine, body and chassis. BLIN MOTOR CO. Alexandria. va. Builder of Champions eve of adopting it! In 12 short months, Studebaker Free Wheel- ing has been approved in every state of the union and every state of the weather. Its econocmy " M and safety are established as a public benefaction. Free Wheeling in its finest form—with positive gear control—is built into every Studebaker at the factory. Brakes, generator—all chassis details—are engineered for the most efficient operation of Free ‘Wheeling. And, in every Free Wheeling Studebaker, you get these additional Studebaker advantages: More official records tures Comfort, typical of Stude- baker’s traditional coachcraft plus such ultre-modern fea- as ball-bearing spring shackles. Thrift, officially proven under supervision of the American Automobile Association. 28 models—5 wheelbases—70 to 122 horsepower One-Profit prices—$845 to $2550 at the factory § wire wheels without extra charge -ASSOCIATE DEALERS: TOM'S AUTO SERVICE, INC. St. N KENDRICK & SHREVE 1712 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Ma. , Md. rAln A BoTE lm‘}.-#.: SEVERN uorrvl Traded Car Department and Service Station, 2155 Champlain St. (Above V near Eighteenth) uantice. Va. .Ih,l STUDEBAKER Pioneer of Free Wheeling Little Glrls’ Dresses 50c Were s1 50 Dainty Little Summer Frocks, of cool printed fab- rics. Sizes 1 to 3. 80 infants' Orsandy Bonnets, in_ white pink "and bl 58¢. 256 16 Llul- Bors Wash snn- xr)'m Were 31 35 Sweaiers: slipover o of il wool. . In yariets' of colors, = Sizes 2 ere Now... S0e Tntants’ Havdsknit Sacaues. In white, trimmed with pin) gr Dlue.” Botled. Were 5’0‘- . Brauiere:, 25¢ Were 58¢ 100 brassieres of brocaded fabrics, in sizes 36 to 40. Alco a limited quantity of bmdettee. in sizes 32, 34 and Fubnc Gloves, 25¢ Were $1 63 pairs Popular Slip-on Fabric Gloves, in light cham- ofs color for Summer. Necklaces, 50c Were $2.95 and $3.95 33 Black-and-White Chan- nel Necklaces, some with back -drops for Evening wear. 82 Pairs gisles and colors. ow assorted Earrings: Wekd 51 3 °"'wrl Sralis 'STORE Silk Costume Slips, 95¢ lace-trimmed and tailored styles; 69 Fine Costume Slips: Were $2.95 navy, black, peach and flesh in the group. Slightly mussed and soiled. Broken sizes. Popular Silk Irregulars Which, if Would Sell for $1.25. Mesh Hose Perfect, 55('. Special At the height of the season for them—181 pairs of Silk Mesh Hose, at this special low dark chades. Sizes 813 1 price tomorrow. In medium and Summer Hats, 25¢ were s1.95 and s2.95 100 Smart Hats for Summer. Of straw, imitation hair, silk and novelty braids—in a variety of colors. Flowers and Artificial aths. Assorted colors. OW...........250 Wers Bt 5 Summer Straw Ha riety of sha ol Were $2.05 and $3.55. Now §1 Boys’ Fancy Ties Reducea 25¢ 826; in a splendid assortment of fancy patterns. s Boys' Wash Knickers, linen and_other cool, 5 $17ana $155. 9 Bovs' & Fabricoid Hmdbaxs 50c were s1 20 Smart Bags' of fabricold Black, brown and green 18 Belts. Were 50c. Now...5¢ THE DOWN STAIRS STORE 83 Pairs Boys' Un: with elastic at the various fancy Sizes 6 to 16. Now patterns. Were 50c. and B Sports” models: coll ors and iancy ult!erm in the lot. Special.........d5¢ Men’s Cotton Handkerchiefs Special SC 300 Men's White Cotton Handkerchiefs — an excep- tionally ‘good quaiity. THE DOWN STAIRS STO! Men’s Summer Pajamas Special $1 300 pairs Well-Known “Universal” make Broadcloth Pajamas. styles, in a splendid 56 Men's Ties. Were 65c and Sl 29 pairs Men's Broadcloth Pajamas, Sizes A, B and C. light weight. leloth f exception: d of hr lt‘t&ehe‘d style in bl!:".um sreen only. " Bizas 14 zo uw rtment of plain colors and fancy p: 88 100 Men's “Chalmer’s” 35¢; 3 for §1 ...81 Special Two Outstanding Shirt Vlhes Shirts, fnely tai- Col- 1 in white Rl < THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Coat and slip-over erns. Sizes A to D. pairs Men's Cotton Golf Hose. qul 10%; to 12. Reduced to..45¢ Nainsook Union, Suits; and other well-known makes—fully cat, and reinforced st points of strain. Sizes 36 to 46.