Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1934, Page 25

ACTON ON TRAFF PROBLEN SOUGHT Georgetown Citizens Take Up Niae-Point A. A. A Plan for Study. Citing the all-time traffic fatality | toll in the District, John H. Small, president of the Georgetown Citizens’ Association, last night declared the situation should arrest the attention of every citizen of Washington, and referred the nine-point program of the American Automobile Associa- tion, which recommended traffic so- lutions to the Board of District Com- missioners, to a special Traffic Com- mittee. Inspector William H. Harrison, re- tired member of the Metropolitan Police, who heads the committee on police and fire protection, was asked to make recommendations to the as- sociation for improvements of the traffic situation. Inspector Harrison's committee was | asked by Col. John Paul Jones to | study the liability of motorists in- volved in traffic accidents. Library Work Starts. Announcement was made that work has started on the new $lou,0wv Georgetown branch of the Public | Library to be erected at Wisconsin avenue and R street. The library is to be completed by October, 1935. A resolution was adopted providing for a study of subway systems for the District, with a view of making recommednations to the House and Shipment . .. so you save! 100 Famous Rembrandt Lamps Regularly $7.50 1o $12.50 NOW Floor, bridge and table lamps in a gorgeous as- sortment. . .every im- aginable new type with silk, parchment or wire shades. Goldenberg’s—Third Fioor, * % % % Isenne and the Public Utilities Com- mission, . A report from the Public Utilitie Committee announced that two bus routes with uniform fares have been established, one to run east on Q street to the District, and the other to run west on P street to Georgetown. No date has been set for this bus rerouting. Committee chairmen appointed by the president include Frank P. Leetca, Executive Committee; B. A. Bowles, Membership Committee; Frank A. . b o . P o A CF\age Ac THE EVENING STAR, Kerr, commercial interests; Isaac B. Nordlinger, public improvements; Milo H. Brinkley, public utilities; G. Bowdoin Craighill, legislative; Dr. Julius D. Damian, public health; B. H. Meyer, parks and reservations; Prof. Henry W. Draper, schools; Elmore T. Burdette, finance, and Inspector Harrison, police and fire protection, —————— The hoof-and-mouth disease has NEW YORK GAS SYSTEM DENIED RAISE IN RATES Public Service Commission Sus- pends Date for Proposed Charges and Orders Hearings. By the Assoclated Press, NEW YORK, December 20.—The WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1934, Gas System permission to raise raes | A, A, A, IS PAID TRIBUTE | Asricultural Adjustment Adminisrs- about January 1. ‘The proposed rates would make the consumers of gas, electricity and steam assume the burden of the city’s new 3 per cent tax on utility com- panies’ gross receipts, and would in- crease the charges as much as 10.6 per cent, including the sales tax. In a unanimous opinion, the com- mission suspended for 30 days from January 14 the effective date for the brokén out among cattle and pigs in | Public Service Commission has denied | proposed charges and ordered public England. Women's Fancy Handkerchiefs 633 All-white pure linen, mid- size. Irish novelty prints in sport size and hand-embroi- dered lawns in midsize. Main Floor. Hutch Football d Good leather ball with valve type bladder. A grand gift for some youngster you know. Toytown—Downstairs Store. Men's Part- Wool Coat Sweaters $] 95 Heavy, warm quality, in brown or navy blue. With pockets and ribbed cuffs. 25% wool. Main Floor. Rayon Brocade Bedspreads $3.95 Stunning brocade patterns on 90x105 spreads. Rust, rose, green, gold, blue and orchid. Cellophane wrapped. Main Floor, 39¢ Hemstitch- ed Linen Towels Closely woven all-linen huck towels. A lovely gift for any woman. Main Floor., Lovely Lace Table Cloths $‘| 95 70x90 and 70 inches square. Stunning allover lace de- signs. An exquisite gift. Main Floor. Bathroom Ensembles 98- Consists of pretty turkish bath mat and lid cover to match. Cellophane wrapped. Main Floor. $25 Lounge Chair and Ottoman 518 88 Hardwood frames. Covered in green or rust tapestry. Featherweight, springy, filled cushions. Fourth Floor. $26.95 Gov. Winthrop Desk $1 9.99 Authentic details. Claw and ball feet. Mahogany or walnut veneer on fine cabi- net woods. Fourth Floor. Men's Initial Handkerchiefs 6 « 33c the 14 companies of the Consolidated | hearings starting January 9. Gi Slippers ...for the entire family at unusual savings. White lawn With colored embroid- ered initials. All initials. Main Flocr. Children’s Wool Gloves and Mittens 59 Fancy or_plain woolens. in weight on your list with these. Main Floor. Boys’ Lined Cape Gloves 89 Tied 6 in & packet, Children’s Corduroy, sheepskin Bunny Slippers. Blue or red. Sizes to 2.... 59C Children’s Suedette Bunny Slip- pers, in red or blue. 69 c Sizes to 2 good Remember. all the children ‘Women’s Satin Slippers, many contrasting colors. Beveral styes . . 5% Lavely Slippers in $1 ‘Women's scores of new styles. All COIOTS ssvssssessnssncnne Pull wool lined. made of soft cape- skins, in brown or tan; sizes 7'a Main Floor. 7 Men's 4-Pc. Military Sets $3.25 ‘Women’s Stunning Velvet Slip- pers in peach, rose, $I 98 blue and black...es Men’s Leather Sole Slippers in black, brown and colors, $| Natural and black ebony brushes with pure bristles. Toilet Goods—Main Floor, Coty's Men’s Sets 51 Nicely boxed set of shaving cream and and talcum: pleasantly scented Just right for some nice man. Main Floor. [ Also other styleS..eeseee Men’s and Boys’ All-Leather Slippers. Opera or roalpmiitng © 7 Opers, brown, black and olors"- $1.98 Slipper Row—Main Floor. count Here is Convenient....Shop IN FARM TWINS’ NAMES Iowa Couple Designate Sons Aloin Abner and Allen Albert Achenbach. By the Assoclated Press. TIPTON, Iowa, December 20.—Al- though the reduction program. of the 4 Perfect Lace-Top % Silk Hosiery ¥ 2prs. 57c for A very. very small price for such nice, sheer silk hose: lace tops: every desirable color and all sizes 83 to 10%a. Main Floor. i Girls’ Silk Dresses $3.95 Street and party frocks in one-plece styles: pastel and bright colors; sizes 8 to 16. Second Floor, Coty’s Fine Body Powder 51 Choice of L'Aimant. L'Origan snd Emeraude odeurs. A lovely box for any lovely lady. $3.75 Plaid Blankets $9.78 72xR4-inch blankets. in col- : wide sateen binding. 5% wool. Third Floor. Men’s Beacon Bathrobes $9.95 Plain colors with contrasting color shawl coliars, pockets an {H also_stripes. iacquards an small Main Floor, tion does not extend to the activities of the stork, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Achenbach, farmers near here, have paid their compliments to the A. A. A. in names for newly born twin sons. Strong supporters of the triple-A, the proud father and mother have named their offsprings Alvin Abner and Allen Albert Achenbach. “Which,” said the father, “ought to make them a couple of all-American agriculturists.” Boys' Suede Zipper Jackets $4.39 Soft, rich brown leath- er, sateen lined. Sizes 10 to 20. Main Floor. Boys' $1.39 . $1.69 Knickers $]J9 Wool mixtures and corduroy. Blue and drab shades. 8 to 16. Knit cuffs. Main Floor. Boys' Sheep- Lined Coats $2.90 Sizes 8 to 18. Extra fine quality leatherette. Black or brown. 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OWEN WELCOMED COPENHAGEN, December 20 (#).— While an amateur orchestra played American tunes, Ruth Bryan Owen, United States Minister to Denmark, came back to Copenhagen yesterday to be welcomed by cheering throngs. A number of Danish notables, among them Crown Prince Frederick and Premier Theodore Stauning, wero among those greeting her. Goldgnberg s and See for Yqurself! 3