Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1932, Page 56

CHRISTMAS CARDS own b A COLUMBIA PHOTO SUPPLY Since 1900 1424 N. Y. Ave. N.W. NA. 0619 s CHEAP SHOE BACK IN RETAIL TRADE 75 Per Cent of Output Now Being Priced Below $3 Reduced Parking Rates Evenings and Sundays Gnee 39C E St. at 12th—Most Convenient Per Pair. X ?' cheap shoe is returning to retail rade. One trade source, according to infor- mation_mace available at the Com- merce Department yesterday, estimates that 75 per cent of the present shoe output in this country is being priced to retail below $3 a pair. The demand for higher priced shoes | today, it was said, is decidedly in the minority, but manufacturers "are re- Geo M Barker * COMPANY - ———— LUMBER and MILLWORK 1865 - --SINCE 649 N. Y. Ave. N.W. When IS A Truss properly fitted? When You Get it at Gibson's For over 26 years Washing- ton headquarters for Trusses —properly fitted at Reason- able Prices. GIBSON CO. Purveyors to the Medical Profession 917 G St. NW. NA. 1348 ported to be hopeful that better eco- naml: conditions would quickly reflect in orders for better grades. It was reported that mail order houses and some chain stores are sell- | ing shoes as low as $1 a pair. Manu- | factories accredit the spurt in the | shoe output during the last few month: | to the increased demand for per shees. They contend that this demand, v not cheerfully received, will mean £ increased replacements be- ( of the inferior material being u which quickly shows the eflecu | of 1 ear. The department said October shoe production amounted to 32,973,753 pairs compared with 25380,808 pairs |in the corresponding month of 1931, | and 27,731,000 pairs in October, 1930. Aftcr lagging considerably behind the | 1931 figures the spurt in output during | September and October brnught the 10- | month figures up to a point where out- | put was only 3.7 per cent behind that of the corresponding months of 1931. | "In the 10 months of this year, shoe | output was p'aced at 267,949,102 pairs compared with 278,166,092 pairs for the 10 month period of 1931. ] MUSIC LOVERS AT FETE Old Auditorium Theater Rededi- | cated for Unemployed Benefit. OPEN EVENINGS Mrs. McCarty's 60c Lb. Homemade CANDIES SPECIAL 45¢C w Choose from 45 delicious varieties. Butter Creams, Bonbons, Nut Ckerries and other delicious centers. right Clusters, Almonds, Made fresh daily here in Washington. Mrs. McCarty's National Theater Candy Shop 1317 E St. N.W. CHICAGO, December 15 (4).—Chi- cago cociety was living in a gloricus ‘pafl today after rededicating its once discarded Auditorium Theater, for sev- leral generations the home of grand | opera. | _The reopening of the theater last | nigh® for a concert for the benefit of unemployed musicians proved to be a homecoming, as music lovers filled every seat from the “diamond horseshoe” to the gallery. So deftly had decorators worked in restoring the auditorium, darkened since the opening of Sar-uel Insull's $20,- | 000.000 civic opera house thres years | 2. that changes we mmv per- | | ceptibe. The owners reported spending $195,000 vreparatory to last night's | rededication DEBT REVISION URGED World Recovery Demands Change, | TODAY’S AMUSEMENTS. Nadlonal—“There's Always Jullet,” at 8:20 pm. uto Girls,” burlesque, at zumnapm 3 Metropolitan—“Goona Goona,” = at 11:35 2 1:18, 3:01, 4:44, 6:26, 8:09 and 9:52 pm. n-x-o Kelth's—*4 Prench Police,” st 13:01, xu, ls'l. 5:55, 7:53 and 9:5¢ pm. Earle—“The Match King” at 11:05 am., 1:35, 4:20, 7:30 snd 10:05 pam. Stage shows at 12:35, 3:25, 6:20 and 9:05 pm. 4 My 45, 7:25 and 10:10 p.m. showsnuzs 8:20, ¢:15 and 9 pm. Columbja—*“Stranger in Town,"” &’ 1148 am. 1:25, 3:05, 4:50, 6:30, 8:13 and 9:55 p.m. 'l'inll-—"’rmuble in Paradise, 7:45 and 9:35 p.m. c«nlnl——"wnhtnmn Merry-Go- BENNING CITIZENS REQUEST UNDERPASS Urge District Commissioners to Construct Walk Under Pennsyl- vania Railway Tracks. The District Comm!sioners were re- quested by the Benning Citizens’ Asso- ciation at a meeting last night in the Benning_School to construct an un- derpass for pedestrian traffic under the tracks of the Pennsylvania Railrcad at Gault street northeast. Menibers said many were in- curred by persons having to cross, the trlc:.s ln?n :old of numerous lcclgue;l; at this pol TWo persons were at this crossing within the past three years, it was said. Frank James, president of the asso- ciation, Instructed the secretary to send a copy of the resolution to the District Commissioners. A lack of police protection for the Benning section was P Geplored by the members present. The large area under the jurisdiction of eleventh precinct po- lice was stated to be too large for the number of police on duty at the present time. The secretary was instructed to con- fer with Capt. Sydney J. Marks of the eleventh precinct and Maj. Ernest W. Brown, superintendent of police. and re- nuest. more polic> be assigned to patrol the Benninr section. Thé annua! election of officers was postooned until the January meeting. Sixteen new members were elected to the assoclation. — Fire Routs 100 in Hotel. HAMILTON. Ontario, December 18 | (7. —The lives of more than 100 peo- ple were endangered last night by fire which broke out at a late hour in the old Roval Hotel building here, a land- mark of the d;‘strict and lurr:ed the = cypents of the upper part, used small apartments, to flee to the street. S R P Says Silas H. Strawn. [ | NEW YORK. December 15 () —Silas | H. Strawn of Chicago, chairman of the | | American section of the International| | Chamber of Commerce, returned yes- | | terdey from a meeting of the chamber’s | council in Paris and expressed the con- | vaction that the settlement of the war| debts on a new basis demands urgent | attention in the interest of world re- very. Peovle of the Irish Free State who bought tickets in the last Hospital sweepstakes are disgruntled because most of the prizes were won by outsid- ers. and the money “went out of the country.” 'MOTHER FROMAN’S ENOUGH ¥OR FOUR FEOPLE He emphasized his opposition to debt [w cancellation, but urged reconsideration \ and revision of the existing debt settle- menu the new terms to be made with ‘each debtor country individuelly, bised on its present state and future prospects. Also a Real Oyster Box. CALL BY OR PHONE NA. 1108 9th St. N.! No Delivery Charge Any: s ODC Dinner TOMORROW Regular Value, $145 Do You Know COAL of the Highest Quality, -at the Lowest Prices Is Sold by Wash. B. Williams The largest and most modern coal yard in Washington 6101 Blair Rd. GEorgia 4800 SALE Friday Only 4P.M.—8PM. SEA FOOD DINNER 50c Crab Meat, Cocklail or Boston Clam ! ckerel, "WALLIS’ 611 12th St. N.W. JUANA | Enchiladas, Tamales, Tortillas, Chile | con Carne, Biftec o Ia Parills, con Polle, Molé Poblane 1321 New York Ave. N.W. llll o . (01 Buily and Sunday) Raw, Steamed, Baked, = QYSTERS Broiled, Fried, Stewed. | 4 Sc MUSIC DANCING TMSGM—-‘JDIO'P' o Donnell s '—‘sEA’EfiEL— *rans o THe sea Foop? 50 Friday Special C Crab Imperial served L AL00 A0 TR Midnighs mings to make a dandy meal, including— Clam Broth, Fried Scallops, Saratoga Potatoes, Mexican Salad Coffec, Tea, Beer 1207 E St. N.W. Open_All Night WARNER Bgos. THEATERS | TONIGHT! What a value! Our celebrated $1.50 din- ner . (5 full courses) with steak, roast tur- key or seafood, for $1. Dancing to Herb Gor- don’s music and a brilliant floor show. Join the crowd and be here tonight — you'll really enjoy it. Luncheon Bargain A Big Imperial Deviled Crab with Salad and Potatoes Juli- enne (90c value) for 43e to- morrow. Music by Ralon's Trio. MADRILLON pancime w2 Fo'Hers Mustc Ne Cover Peter Borras, Washingten Blds. Toia"E New Yori Avenue ASHTON Nt msmflsafi'- CAROLINA 5% CIRCLE %7 & DUMI!ARTONV L o 1343 Wisconsin Ave. MARLENE DIETRICH ALL in “BLONDE Comedy. - Comedy. 1110 | n SLNE e MARION DAVIES, ROBERT, unmuc' AER DOVE 'in" "BLONDIE OF THE LLIES.” STA'E E seme comdr .i-'Y TAKOMA m C WARNER BARTER I “SIX HOURS TO LIVE” HIPPODROME NeFeadihe ible Peature PETHESDA, MD. gf Western Eicciric scung Butternut Sts. ing Troubles il | Complete Radio ARCADE MARIE DR PROSPERITY” RICH@ND ALEXANDEIA, VA 'Wild ¢ Joan_Bennett. “W DIRECTION OF SIDNEY l.l!s‘l‘ “TROUBLE 1N PARADISE. =AY HERBERT MARSHALL. Ave. & Quebec St. N.W. o JESSE THEATER 18th & Lrvine Photopho! ne UNGslnd ERIC’ LINDEN e LAER SPRING, THE CROOK!.'D CIRCLE.” YMORE and AOBILL"8F BIvoRCE: Movies at Home Give a Keystone Film Projector (16 MM) It is something the whole fam- ily will enjoy. Projects 20x26-in. pictures 10 feet. At- tractively priced at.. i Complete stock of Mickey —HITTING FOR THRILLS, ROMANCE AND zxcm:unm GEORGE RAFT MOST TALKED ABOUT MAN ON SCREEN lINIIEIIGOVEII MAN A Paasount Picture With NANCY CARROLL UNEQUAL DOUBLE SCREEN TREAT! RKO’s 6-DAY GIFT PARTY From Mon. Till Xmas Eve A Toy to Every Child Attending the Theater ~EXTRA- Special Gifts For the Grown-Ups See_Lobby Display and Dai'y Ad. For Details Gruen Watch Xmas Dinner for 8 Trip to New York $50 in Groceries Electrie Sewing All Fresh Seafood in Season HERZOG’S { _11th & Water Sts. S.W. g Even Santa Claus £ Uses An Automobile Today Mouse and other children’s films at small cost. M. A. LEESE dstical Co. 614 9th St. N.W. periencedAdvertisers Prefer The Star | Jewelers nenen R, THArris & Co. renene FStasilth RN R IR R R IR R B R B B mR mRme A Gift Store All Year 'Round—Now at Its Best When It Comes to Christmas A Suggestions from Our Gift Floors 1 Louls BI.OMFIEi L4 ?ssseE M IIIVI'IIIE GIBSON.: L’Aiglon Ball Room For Rent Will lease for season or accept booking for private dances or enter- tainments. Desirable office rooms also available. L’Aiglon Building 18th and Columbia Rd. Phone Columbis 4638 BOOKS Christmas Specials! Tidewater Maryland.$2.50 Pershing Sets'. . . $2.95 -‘Smhls Also in Children’s, ustrated, Art, Press Books. Sfll and Fine Bindings. Christmas Greeting Cards Open Evenings Park Book Shop 919 “G” St. N.W. 2,240 Pounds to the Ton Blue Ridge Va. Hard w‘l’nzns's ALWAYS JULIET Stove Coal, $11.50 N Special Furnace size, $10.50 Nut, $11.00 Pea, $8.75 Ess. $11.00 Blue Ridge Buckwheat, Above Coal Mined in Virginia Smokeless Egg, $9.25 II’_!-.- (Soal Without Smoke or Soot Bhn Eu, 81 1s it !lrd-l'wnln Pl B umln:\;: 75% Lump cm ss 5 Toam? (2 gnes thovins veu A-Ili of lump. p Prices May Advance Soon * S 3 1 Better Order Now 'tnwlmwchnu bins; INCORPORATED 614 H Sf."fi" v'}“—D'l:u-.ct 215 s s EN 0 ** EARS of pleasure and use- ? fulness are in every gift you select at this completely stocked gift store . . . And the policy of finest quality and sensi- ble prices, which we have main- tained for over 57 years, is evi- dent in every article . . . Three entire display floors . . . sug- gestions for every name on your list . . . and a full range of prices in every department! RN usr"’ GENE RAYTOND-mARY ANOR %{w CHASE Gmag, 151 FLOOR DIAMONDS Solitaires...$50 to $5,000 Dinner Rings, $50 to $1,000 .$25 to $2,500 .$25 to $1,500 ..$50 to $1,500 10’ \ 'd".gnnME“ e oo Lz DEC. 20, 8:45 © LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI. Conducting. IBELIUS—Storm & Berceuse from Bracelets. . Brooches . Watches. . Gift Suggestion- ROM the family to .the family—from friend to F friend—think of the daily pleasure to be derived from the gift of a modern accessory for the car! At prevalent prices you'll be surprised with the Beauty, Sentiment and Service such a gift will more than you'd pay for some short-lived whatnot that doesn’t hold half the pleasure in both the giving and RECEIVING. WATCHES A Full Line of GRUENS ELGINS HAMILTONS, ETC. For Men and” Women 2N‘D FLOOR Suggestions AN SILVERPLATE Leading patterns in Com- munity, 1847 Rogers, Al- vin, Plated Flatware. And a ‘full choice of large ]:;llfid service pleces from PEWTEHR Distinctive designs and Colonial reproductions, from $1.25. And electrical appliances. DRESSER SETS 3-pe. Sterling Tollet Sets, from $15. Others, from ird.” $3, 52.35, miih Bure s 25 P it Nat 3300, We pride un-lvu on o STERLING and Over 20 popular patterns in Sterling flatware and a handsome selection of fine gift pleces. at 2. TIONAL Tope Satardsy Matinee. 83 to violet HEMING Roger PRYOR in John Van Druten’s Comedy Hit bring the probl fect solution . . . at prices in line with the tim Here Are 10 Ideas— Automobile Robes * Automobile Heaters Smart Metal Tire Covers Firestone Tires & Tubes Trunks & Luggage Carriers Gift Shop Items s smung Cigarette Cm;s [ Vnnms, from. . . 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