Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1931, Page 20

AISHTON OUTLINES RALLSPROBLEMS Head of Two Associations| Hits Recapture Clause as Adverse to Credit. Problems largely of a financial na- fure, due for the most part to general business conditions confront the rail- yoads as they end the year, R. H or esident of the American ciation and chairman of th iation of Railway Executives, | #aid in a statement today in which he | reviewed the operation of the carriers for 19 pturn in business which ncreased trafic “undoubtedly of immense aid to the rail n systems of the Nation,” ding, however, there were demands that should be met are to prosper. r. Aishton explained, provisions of the hich directly and | edit of the rail- necessary reg- furnis! yton Navy Yard, has been retired after | the comp hat stabili equal op- g them to com- ce of ation. "‘ Cites Heavy Tax Burden. | t f nstance, while |ing of a Ch Retires MACHINIST COMPLETES 33 YEARS’ SERVICE. BENJAMIN F. KING, A veteran machinist in the sight shop | of the optical school at the Washing- on of 33 years' service for the Government Officials and em- ployes of his department joined in a colorful ceremony last week in tribute to his long service. | In keeping with the spirit of the Yuletide, the program included _the g of Christmas carols and light- | mas_tree. | : al V.. Butler, commandant of the Navy Yard, presented Mr. King ' | with an electric clock and a purse, gifts is & reiteration of roads for reg tation agencies ter called also that ta burden” on railroads, will require their earn- months to discharge their Fall in Income Estimate. Prelim y rts for the year indi- hat 1 roads would have railway operating income for the year of $534,000,000, or 199 per cent Teturn on property investment, the statement said In 1930, the net Was $885,000,000 a return of 3.36 per cent \ger traffic is the lowest in 27 years, the estimate putting it at 21,800, | 000,000 passenger miles, which would be 535 per cent under the record year ads continue to show increas- | ciency and economy in operation, n says ‘ ENDS TRIP IN OLD CAR | TO BECOME FILM STAR| Fort Worth, Tex., Schoolgirl Gains $750-a-Week Contract After Rough Journey. Associated Press YWOOD, December 28.—An | Fort Worth, Tex., school- ie McKinney, has found her of geld after journeying here in a repit motor car, which threatened to t pefore the end of the trail was wood studio has given her a ing for $750 weekly salary, according to the records of Superior Court, where official approval of the contract was made because Miss M- y is a miner, ry time we hit a bump we drop- something, either & bolt or & nut,” said the young actress, telling of her trip by automobile from Texas. “My teacher, Mrs. Eva Brown, who accom- | panied me, kept urging me on. ‘Holly- | Wood or bust,” she repeated, and that's | what kept up my courage.” CHICAGO HEAT LINGERS 10,000 Take to Links as Tempera- | ture Stays in 40's CHICAGO, December 28 (#).—The | weather man apparently hasn't been able to do s thing toward shaking off the December “heat wave' A survey revealed that more than 10.000 Chicageans went golfing yester- | day on the city’s private and public | links The temperature was in the high 40's. BURGLAR TAKES GIFTS Home of Edwin F. Billhimer Rob- bed of Hosieryl and Ties. Ed F. Billhimer's Christmas ties | anc wife's hosiery apparently met with the a 1 of a burglar whe yesterday afternoon ransacked their Rome at 424 Taylor street. ddition to the Christmas pregents | rief stole a ring and cash. Total | of the loot was estimated by | T at about $150. 1216-20 F Red, White Red, white and black—how ries any of these three colors dresees at Jellefi’s . . . Red, White and Bla Red, White and Bla Bolero models . . And of course . . . parties! JUNIOR OOLLECE SH Red, White and Black Sheers White Rough Crepes from fellow workers. Admiral Butler in a brief talk congratulated the retir- inist on his years of service. | ard dd was master of ceremonies. UNITED AIR LINES CUT FARES 10-20 PER CENT Coast-to-Coast and Other Routes, With Few Exceptions, Get Slash Starting Jan. 1. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, December 28 —The United Air Lines has announced a reduction of 10 to 20 per cent in fares on prac- tically all of its coast-to-coast and con- necting routes, to become effective Jan- | uary 1 The new fares approximate railroad | rates plus Pullman accommodations. Meals will bs included Those routes remaining unchanged the compgny said, included the Chi- cago-Kansas City, Chicago-Dallas, Bos- | ton-New York and Chicago-St. Paul branches The fare from New York to San | Prancisco, previously $200, will be $186. | Northwestern Music Dean Dies. EVANSTON, Ill, December 28 (#).— Peter C. Lutkin, 73, dean emeritus of the Music School of Northwestern Uni- | versity died last night e The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company (Bell Systom) 725 Thirteerth Street N. W. THE NEW elleffs Street and Black is the fashion for Juniors’ Evening Dresses well the junior miss car- And as this is the open season for just the best looking things in evening you'll find— ck Canton Crepes ck Satins White 88 gown with cross straps...jeweled 75 back clips—$12. . jacket frocks . . , snug fitted hip- lines . . . beads on girdles, necklines, bodices! they are mighty fine values. Extras for New Year’s Sl 2.75 to $29.50 OP—THIRD FLOOR. MEtopelitan 9900 Junier Misseg’ THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, DECEMBER 28 1931 SOCIETY (Continued From Third troit, is spending 10 days with Mr. Leo David of the Argonne Apartments. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hird of Engle- , N. J, are at the Carlton for a Mrs. R. A. Burke entertained & party at the Club Chantecler supper dance Baturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pearce Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Thayer of New York City are spending the holidays in ‘Washington at Wardman Park Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Newell have arrived in Washington from New Yeork City and are stopping at the Carlton, Sunny Carolinas and Florida... Enjoy the full beauty af South Atlantic States as you roll to Florida by | Atlantic-Greyhound bus! Dewn : through the Carolinas and Georgia | %o Jacksonville —serving all way points. Modern coaches, healthfal Tropic-Aire heat. SPECIAL ROUND TRIP FARES On Sale Until January 3rd. Return Limit January 6th. JACKSONVILLE .$30.00 . 45.00 . 25.05 . 2140 . 21.60 C1900 | | ! AUGUSTA ........ CHARLESTON, S. C. COLUMBIA UNION BUS DEPOT 1336 New York Ave., N. W. Phone Metropolitan 1512 ATLANTIC GREYHOUND | AND a good many of them were up and down the steps at the telephone’s call. Ex- tersion telephones mean an end to all that—and for only 2 few cen's a day. tin THE NEW 1216-20 F Street N.W. Extras for Year End Days! New low prices! Our own fine stocks marked down—and brand-new merchandise! Sales that have aroused great interest in Washington! Shoppers marvel at the values now at Jelleff’s! Have your share of the savings . . . we mention only a few! $145 to $215 Gloriously Furred Coats Seven furs to choose from! Mink, Persian Lamb, Blue Fox, Silver Fox, Beaver, Lynx, Paradise Fitch. Many one-of-a-style models! Authentic copies of Paris originals. Coats, such as Jelleff’s are known for . . . glorious fashions . . . extra values! Almost endless variety in fashions . . . square or circular shawls . . . cape shawls. .. U-shaped collars ... horseshoe collars . . . elbow, muff, melon, spiral, bracelet cuffs. Plenty of all black coats . . . black coats with brown furs . .. brown coats with brown or contrasting furs . . . Spanish tile, and blue coats. Sizes 14 to 20 THIRD FLOOR. Women's—$ | D5 Five of the finest furs as trimmings! Eastern mink, Persian lamb, silver fox, blue fox, béaver . . . also superior fur sets in square collars, fan cape collars, circular shawl collars . . . deep elbow cuffs! Coats that show originality in collar design . . . in fashion details . .. qual- ities that are unexcelled in fur, fabric, lining! Brown, black, and green boucle woolens of the choicest qualities. Larger Women's and Little Women's sizes included in these remarkable assortments so that everyone may be fitted with a minimum of alterations. Year End Reductions Throughout Our Stocks Women’s $89.50 to $110 Coats Reduced to $69.50 Women’s $110 to $135 Coats Reduced to $89.50 THIRD FLOOR. $69.50 to $89.50 Fur-Trimmed Coats Misses’—$ 59.50 . give you new poise and self-con- Coats that do wonderful things to you . . AR fidence! May you look like a person of the world! savings tomorrow. Rough boucle woolens in slim, moulded wrap styles . . . aquare, circular, and cape shawl collars . . . mushreom collars, horseshoe collars. Flared, .elhr)w. spiral, and muff euffs of kelinsky, Persian lamb, fex, blue fox, kit fox, ununk. Jap mink, Amurcoon, Many All-Black Coats . . . Black Coats with Brown Furs . . . Brown, Tile, Blue, Green Coats Sizes 14 to 20 Reduced Coats for Misses . . . Year End Sale $35 and $39.50 Fur-trimmed Dress Coats . . . Reduced to $49.50 and $59.30 Fur-trimmed Dress Coats . . . Reduced to.. FOURTH FLOOR. Year End Sale! Shoes Every pair—any pair $695 formerly $7.50 to $12.50 Choose from our stock . . . in this onee-a-year event! The good-looking sports oxfords . . . the trim street shoes . . . the high-heeled pumps that every one loves to wear for afternoon . . . the fragile, lovely evening sandals . . . all of them are offered at this one opportunity price. Black Brown Tan Green Patent Leather Calf Kid Suede Moire Faille Satin Buy 2 pair of evening shoes for the parties that you'll be going to this week . . . a pair for street . . . and a pair of really eomfortable golf shoes! SHOX SHOP—STREET FLOOR. Wine red From Japen . . . Most Unusual Real Rock Crystal 55.95 38 Inches Long Brilliant, scintillating beads . . . beautifully cut ... an most unusual for $5.95. In fact we've never had any- thing like them before! pr they would dress up a sim- ple five o'clock frock or a elassic velvet or crepe eve- ning dress! Now ... while holiday parties are on . . . have a string and enjoy them many, many years. STREET FLOOR. for the most holiday season! Women’s— $ 5 9 50 . . fine boucle woolens . . . large cir- ...on black coats! Lots of new black coats in this group . cular shawl collars of black fox, skunk, and kit fox Also black, brown and green coats with square shawls and mushroom col- lars . . . with deep and individual cuffs . .. of Persian lamb, Beaver, and sable dyed kolinsky. Women’s, Larger Women’s, Little Women’s Sizes Women’s Coats Reduced for Year End $35 and $39.50 Fur-trimmed Coats . . . Reduced to...$26.50 $49.50 and $59.50 Fur-trimmed Coats . . . Reduced to $39.50 All Women’s Sizes FOURTH FLOOR. Red . ... White . ... Black Evening Gowns Are dll the rage If it’s not white . . . then it’s black or red formal events of this gay Featured on Second Floor at $20.50 $4.9.50 satin , . . crepe $30.50 Lace... . and sheers . . . s0 with rhinestones many of them twinkling or brilliant beads or se- quins , . . sometimes at the neckline . . . at the Misses' evening gown, brilliant red with rhine~ stones—§39.50. girdle . . . on shoulders . scattered charm. ingly! Fashions espe- suited to the . simpler and more sophisticated modes for older woman! cially young . . the Sizes 14 to 20 Sizes 34 to 42 Red ... White. .. Black for Evening Featured on Fifth Floor at $1650 and $259 Satins . . , sheer crepe . . . canton crepe . . . lace! liant red for misses . . . wine tones for women! white . . . off white . . . black! Draped and cowl necklines . , . the interesting almost-no- back effects . . . many with jeweled straps! Smooth, form fitting skirts to the heels! Misses’ Sizes 14 to 20 Women’s Sizes 36 to 44 FIFTH FLOOR. Bril. Pure