Evening Star Newspaper, November 11, 1931, Page 20

" B4 o OLD FIRNS BOOK MAY BE ISSUED 52557 Mr. i L s, Calif., t the Cavalier | 8,200 Names of Enterprises; Los Angeles, Calif, are at the Cavalie Started in Gen. Washing- ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stack of Tiver- ton, R. I, are passing a few days at| Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Martin of Hunt- | Business organizations which had ;XK‘L(‘;"X"X" (;\“( bk at the Fairfax | their birth during the lifetime of W George Washington are still in exist- ence in great abundance today, cording to the United Stat Washington Bicentennial Commis which is making a_study of eighte century business with the object of publishing a book on the subject More than 3.200 names of enter- SOCIETY (Continued From Third Page.) and Seattle have motored to Wash- ington and taken an apartment at the Shoreham for the Winter. District €. A. R. Card Parties | This Afternocn and Tonight. y Md. the District Society of the Chil- | the American Revolutuion, of which s. James Henry Harper State director. Among the patronesses are: Mrs. Sam- el Arentz, national president of the Children of the American Revolution; Mrs, Percy Quin and Mrs. Josiah Van Orsdel, past national presidents; Miss Aimee Powell, Mrs. Hanay, Mrs. Percy Baile Mrs. David D. Caldwell, Miss Helen e, Miss Kathri Field prises which have weathered the many storms in the business world since be- fore the year 1800 have been submitted to the National Commission and short histories on each of these are being compiled for publication at a later date. Nation-wide interest is being mar fest in the movement launched b. the commission, Repre sentative Sol Bloon sociate director of tentative list Pénnsy largest representation and Massachusetts 1 Strangely enough, to datc no 3 been submitted from any establish- ment in Georgetown, a name more or Jess intimatcly linked with the busi- ness life of Washington. The list is far from complete, however, the commission points out. and the co- operation of State historians, Cham- bers of Commerce, trade organizations, | patriotic societies, newspapers and others is being sought in assembling the names of eighteenth century firms | still in existence. Other points re- | garded as some of the oldest settle- ments in the country, including North Carolina and Florida. the seat of the first permanent settleme: v the United States, are as yet u d from in_this conncction _ vVirginia, the native State of the first President. has submitted the names of only four business establish: ments having their roots in Colonia days. 200 WALK TO SAFETY IN BROADWAY FIRE Building Surrounding Theater Is Swept by Flames—Several Firemen Are Overcome. Mrs. EIwo: Mrs, H. C. Merw Liwin Brooks, Mrs. George Middleton, Iirs. Walter Wyatt, Mrs. A. N, Baggs, Mrs. F. T. F. Johnson and Mrs. Weedon. lables have been taken by Mrs. Jo- h Van Orsdel, Mrs. Capo-Rodrique; Harry C. Grove, Mrs. Edmund K . Florence Roundey, Mrs. Elma Henry L. West, Mrs. J. W. E. Hoffheins and . ‘Wagner for the card | e Daughters of the ts will give Saturday | n at the Raleigh Hotel. Miss Elizabeth Saunders, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Saunders, has | her guest this week Miss Eleancr lliams of Boston, who arrived yes- Mr. and ‘Mrs. Harry M. Smalley of | Bridgeton, N. J., accompanied by Mrs. William H. Sander, have taken a suite at Wardman Park Hotel during their visit in this city. They will return Friday. and Mrs. G. F. Dunton of Port- Me., are at the Dodge during their | brief stay in the Capital, | By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, November 11.—Two ‘wndred persons, many of them chil- Iren, were marched to safety from the |ARMY JUMPERS WIN | Perfect Score Made by Mounts at | National Horse Sh ! cult | for the individual military title. | One student was killed yesterday in an THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1931. High, George Washington Unlverlily.\} American University and Maryland University. ‘The | director general of the Pan-| American Union, Dr. Leo S. Rowe, was host at luncheon today in honor of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lewisohn, the donors of the Spanish- American drinking | fountain at the Pan-American Unon. The guests included Mr. Adolph Lewi- | sohn, Mr. Arthur Lehman of New York and Sencr Don J. A. de Iavalle of Peru. The luncheon followed the formal | presentation of the fountain which was made at the Pan-American Union today | by the donors, Mr. and Mrs. §. A. Lewisohn. A brief address of presen- tation was delivered by Mr. Lewisohn | d the fountain was eccepted on be- If of the Pan-American Union by the | director general, Dr. Rowe, National Horse Show in New York. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, November 11.—For the first time in history, the United States Army has won the international mili- tary trophy for jumpers, feature of mel‘ ow. Guiding their mounts over the diffi- course in perfect fashion, Maj farry D. Charberlin, Capt. William r and Lieut. C. W. A. Raguse | trophy in Madison Square Ga <t night with a perfect score, by | e best record ever made in this competition. Poland won the trophy in | with 114 faults, the best previous | mance. | Second place last night went to| France, with 3 faults; third to Canada, h 6 fauRs: fourth to Great Britain, faults, and last to the Irish Free State, 121 faults, The same teams will compete tonight Student Dies in Polish Riot. VILNA, Polan® November 11 (A).— anti-Semitic riot at the local univer- sity. and it was expected that the school would be closed tonight. | Despite, the rector’s warning Monday that clastés would be suspended uniess | bances cease, a group stood at | gates vesterday to prevent the en- | of Jewish students. A fight ensued and serious injuries were inficted upon | several persons. ! ke PALAIS ROYAL G STREET AT ELEVENTH TELEPHONE DISTRICT 4400 Lincoln Square Theater, Broadway and jixty-sixth street, late yesterday, when lames attacked the six-story building vhich surrounded it. Several firemen were overcome by moke and scores of tenants fled to the | treets as three alarms called fire-fight- | ng apparatus from all uptown Manhat- | an. The building, housing studios, of- Mrs. R. M. Pace of Toronto, Ontario. is at the Dodge for a few days, and is accompanied by her daughter, Miss H. M. Pace, and Miss Nora Short. ‘The' Young Washingtonians will hold cne of the largest and most brilliant dances of the season in the Meridian Mansions’ ball room, at 2400 Sixteenth ) New L4 RAIN AND SNOW SWEEP NORTH PACIFIC STATES Winter Descends on California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Storm Moves Inland. By the Associated Press. SAN FRANCISCO, November 11.— The habilaments of Winter swept over the Pacific Northwest and Northern California Monday. Rain and Snow fell in Washington and Oregon and rain Glasgow, Scotland. DINNER ACQUES HAERRINGER needs no introduc- tion to those epicureans who remember the OLD Shoreham Hotel cuisine. king of the culinary magic is now at the NEW Shoreh! ners only Jacques can master (served 7:30 0, S1.50 per person, or a la carte to 9 service) ...and the fasc melodies of Lowe - famous Shoreham Orchestra playing through our Supper Dances 10 té 1, couvert, 50c, except Friday, Saturday and Holidays, $1. For reservations Adams phone Robert Kehl, 0700. CONNECTICUT AVE | came unexpectedly to the northern | half of this State. The storm was moving inland, with rain and snow forecast for Northern | Nevada today, as well as for Idaho. Seven inches of snow fell in parts of Yellowstone National Park Sunday night. Crater Lake, Oreg., saw seven and a | half inches of snow fall last night and | other sections of Oregon were blanket- ed. Rain fell in the warmer regions. Nearly 250 exhibits were displayed at | this year's Ideal Home Exhibition in I Onwy until Begin Now! & SUPPER DANCES The am Hotel creating those din- Held Over LAMAE & ALICE LOUISE Direct from South Amertca featuring THE CUBAN RHUMBA at CALVERT tures 8x10 or 7x8. Shocking but true! Don’t be caught in the Rush this year! It spoils your beauty and your disposition . .. And re- member that charge customers may buy in NOVEM- BER and pay in JANUARY. Leatherette Picture FRAMES, $I Embossed in _gold leaf . . In n 6 MORE WEEKS CHRISTMAS Same old story—Beat the Gamel! Box Assortment Christmas Cards 16 beautiful Christmas cards with a cheery sentiment . . . each card embossed in a charm- ing design . . . envelopes to match. 23¢ Cigarette Jars & ASH TRAYS, $I China cigarette jar, 4 matching ash trays, beautiful brown coloring. (Main Floor, The Hecht Co) . for pic- colors and Only $7‘50 Playing Cards, 39c picture backs ices and apartments, was destroyed by |Street, Friday evening, November 20. Ire last January with a loss of $1,000,- | Representatives from the various sorori- 00, and recently had been reconstruct- | ties, Pi Beta Phi, Kappa Kappa Gomma, d within the old walls. |Chi Omega Alpha Delta Theta, Phi A nearby drug store was converted |Delta Sigma, and from the city fra- %o 8 temporary hospital and the smoke | ternities, Delta Sigma Tau Lambde and | ictims were carried to it by their mates | Pi Phi, will be present nd ambulance physicians for treat-| The committec in charge of prepara- | aent. | tion prise_students_from GREENWAY INN Excellent Service Delicious Meals THURSDAY DINNER 75¢ MENU Roast Long Island Duck 1% Fried Spring C Terderloin § 5 to 7:30 10118, Ann Taber SULT HEAD REPUDIATES MAN “DISOBEYING GOD” v the Associated Pres: OROVILLE, Calif., | Jrother Isalah, leader of a cult of | immortals,” repudiated a brother who | disobeyed 'God” and died, a coroner's | ury as told here Monday. | The cult leader testified he refused 9 bury the body of Martin Jordan, | 0, the member, because that would | :ave made it necessary for the colony | o start a graveyard, which would not* e in line with the contention of im- sortality. Reiterating his assertion made on the | ‘eath certificate, Brother Isaiah said orden died becausc he “disobeyed #0d” and the rules of the cult. Th~ oroner's jury, however, found death ad resulted ' from tuberculosis and neumonia plic: November 11.— | of course Youthful fect are taking to the “Walkies” this year—they’re “right” with the bright woolens you wear to football games They're ('cnnnmlp:\l, too, with their sturdy heels of built-up leather and rough-grain materials. Double Strap of dark brown Two - eyelet Tie, a modified suede with vamp and quarter “ghillie” type, of .(Iark b'rown of genuine alligator. suede with genuine ostrich. Palais Royal » C o N N E C T I C U T A v E Col. . Second Floor New Clove Silk and Bemberg UNDERTHINGS Smart tailored models: Bloomers, Panties, Band-leg Bloomers and Vests. Pink only. Sizes 34 to 42. (Main Floor, The Hecht Co.) Maids' and Waitresses' Uniforms...51.19 Fresh to look at and easy to launder are these new “Bet- uniforms Women’s Flannelette Pajamas...51.95 Proving that warm, servicable pajamas can be good-looking, too! Polka dots, stripes or pretty floral p’atlcrns give them color-appeal. They're well cut, too, in nicely fitting one or two-piece styles, some with silk frogs. Regular sizes in the ors. sy Brown” Tune In Tonight—WMAL—10 P.M. RUTH ROYE, VAUDEVILLE HEADLINER With “Vitality Personalities” of pin-stripe percale, The low price encour- ages you to buy sev- eral at In blue, green, lavender with white collars and cuffs, Sizes 16 to 40. Palais Royal—Third Floor Lingerie Shops—Main Floor The New Apex .50 Eltric Woasher 59 Formerly Priced at $89.50 An interesting demonstration of the Apex Electric Washer and Ironer is now taking place in the Housefurnishings Department on the Fourth Floor. The same high standard of quality is found in the New Apex at 3 as you formerly paid $89.50 for. The same large tub, enamel- ed inside and out! Solid aluminum agitator, all steel wringer with safety release, ballgon rubber rolls. Double drain board. one time, trimmed most wanted col- There’s no appeal like VITAKLLY oesd Imported linen; hand rolled, hand em- broidered . . . white with white or colored embroidery and applique for $ l For Women... Handkerchiefs, white or col- , embroid & ored; embial ered S .Box 39¢ Linen and fine swiss handkerchiefs; many hand Box of 3 Women's pure linen hand- kerchiefs, hand - embroidered Q5. Brighten your day with the smartness of Vitality Health Shoes . . comfort. For Men. .. 25¢ pongee handkerchief broidered initiass..... O for § Men's §1 silk handker- = chiefs, novelty styles 59¢ Mens Ininl - handkerobicts, woven colored borders Il quicken your step with their amazing For these famous shoes are fashioned on a youth-conserving principle that soothes tired ;nerves. Shown in black and brown suede, black and brbwn kid and combination effects. Sizes 2!, to 10, AAAA to E. Sold in Washington Only by Queen Quality Boot Shop 1219 F Street N.W. Box of 3... corners (Main Floor, The Hecht Co.) The Apex Electric Ironer Sturdy, compact and easy to operate. You can iron evervthing beautifully, with very Buy Apex Electric on Our Budget Service Plan! little effort. Yes, even HIS shirts—you Palais Royal—Fourth Floor Between 6th end Tth THE HECHT CO. F Street at Seventh NAtional 5100 Free Parking—rF can even press his trousers!