Evening Star Newspaper, February 21, 1935, Page 52

BUILDING DONATED FOR BOYS' CLUB Southwest Citizens’ Asso- ciation Told of Gift From Day Nursery. Announcement of the acquisition of & building to be used for a South- west Boys' Club was made last night at a meeting of the Southwest Citi- zens' Association at the fourth pre- cinct. The future club building, as a re- sult of a donation of a 10-room house ! by the Myra McCoy Andrews Day Nursery, is located at 427 I street southwest. A sum of money as an appropriation for the club by the same day nursery is pending. All} remodeling and other expenditures | will be done with a fund allotted by the association and the Mebropolitan Police Boys' Club fund. Declared Ideal Place. In describing the club, Officer Mitzcoff of the Police Department said, “It is an ideal place for such a club and the space for expansion is unlimited.” Plans as they now stand are for the addition of a gym- nasium in the rear and an indoor swimming pool. Work on the club will begin after all legal settlements are made. The high light of the evening was ® brief talk by Mrs. Clara D. Neligh, an old resident of Southwest, stress- ing the needs of beautifying the community. | Mrs. Neligh remarked that many “loyal” residents of Southwest had been forced to vacate homes pur- chased by the Government and they were in dire need for proper hous- | ing conditions so as to remain in| “their” Southwest. She suggesled the association’s Housing Committee be spurred into activity and investi- gate more thoroughly the conditions. Action on the appointment of a Publicity Committee will be dis- cussed at a later date. Sympathy for President. A resolution in the form of a sympathy letter to their president, J. M. Schaffer, recently seriously in- jured in an automobile accident, was approved by the group. In the ab- sence of Mr. Schaffer, Ben Lindas, vice president, presided. The association adopted a resolu- tion extending congratulations to Maj. and Mrs. Ernest W. Brown on the occasion of their recent mar- riage. Emanuel Schwartz was elected to! memberamp e CAPITAL MAN AMONG KELLY FIELD GRADUATES Lawrence W. Greenbank Com- pletes Course With Rating of Bombardment Pilot. One District of Columbia resident, Lawrence W. Greenbank, is included in a class of 62 graduates of the Ad- | vanced Flying School, Army Air Corps, I Kelly Field, Tev., who received then'I wings yesterday. Greenbank is grad- uated with the specialized rating of bombardment pilot. The class includes six officers of the | Regular Army, two officers of South American countries and 54 flying! cadets. The six Regular amcers' are to be transferred to the Air Corps, while the cadets will be assigned to | Air Corps tactical units for active duty under cadet status for a year, after which those who have acquired‘ the necessary proficiency as military | pilots will be commisisoned second | heutenants in the Air Reserve and. if funds are available, will be given an- other year of active duty as officers. | Under the specialized rating sys- | tem, 22 students are graduated as| bombardment pilots, 14 as pursuit | pilots, 15 as observation pilots, and | nine as attack puors { BOWLERS TO DANCE League Sponsors Formal Ball Tonight. ‘The Intercollegiate Alumni Bowl- ing League will give a formal dance tonight at the Kennedy-Warren Apartments, 310G Connecticut avenue. More than 200 persons are expected to attend. { Phil King, jr, is chairman in| charge of the Committee on Arrange- ments, with George L. Hart, jr.. Wil- liam Boger, William O'Hare, Victor | Beauchamp, Garland Stewart and Ed | Hill as members of the committee. | Tickets are on sale at the Kennedy- ‘Warren and also may be procured from various team captains of the league. BROUN WILL SPEAK Newspaper Guild Head to Discuss Newark Staff Strike. Heywood Broun, president of the American Newspaper Guild, will speak tonight at a meeting of the ‘Washington Newspaper Club at 724 Eleventh street. He will discuss de- velopments in the Newark Ledger strike of reporters. Supper will be served at 6:30 and v spesk at 8 p.m. DR ALFREDG McDONALD FORMERLY WITH Geo. A. Baker Optical Co. WESTORY BLDG. 605 14th St. N.W. METROPOLITAN 5808 COAL 2,240 Pounds to the Ton Blue Ridge Va. Hard Stove Coal, $11.25 ot $7158' TR H0%ies Buckwheat, $7.00 Rice, $6.25 759 Lamp Coal, § ) 50% Lump Coal, $6.90 bin: we do not dump it o 5 arantee’ If you are not oleased your money on portion not Over_20.000 N in 3 3 " SN S g T Tlm-c Is @ Reason Why World’s hr:m Retailers of Va. nthracite. BLUE RIDGE COAL CO. ers of Viri exandria e. O | tain. He served on the personal body- | Ire;:oorwd bits of wreckage on the sur-. Not on the MISS CATHERINE KELLY, Looking over a four-foot octopus found in a box of bass delivered to a The box of bass, consigned to Mrs. Anna L. Landsburgh, was shipped from Hampton Roads, Va. local sea food establishment. THE. EVENING STAR, Order OLDEST RETIRED ARMY OFFICER, 98, EXPIRES | Special Act of Congress Raised W. H. Nelson to Rank of Captain. By the Associated Press. Word has been received here of the death Monday night at Roan Moun- tain, Tenn., of Capt. William H. Nel- son, 98. Representative Reece, Republican, of Tennessee, informed of the death, said Nelson was the oldest retired Regular Army officer. He would have Leen 99 on May 17. Nelson enlisted in the Army for service in the Civil War, retiring in 1878 as first lieutenant. A special act of Congréss in 1922 sponsored by Reece raised him to the rank of cap- guard of Andrew Johnson, former | President, when Johnson was military | Governor of Tennessee. PLUNGE INTO OCEAN | KILLS 2 NAVY FLYERS By the Associated Press | SAN DIEGO, Calif., February 21.— | Two naval airmen were killed yester- day when their plane plunged into | the Pacific Ocean off La Jolla. | They were Lieut. C. A. R. Lindgren, | pilot, of Minneapolis, and Arthur A. | Freeman, radioman, of Silsbee, Tex. Three destroyers, the Hatfield, Dahl- gren and Hovey, still circled the scene of the crash late this afternoon in an ‘ attempt to recover the bodies. Theyi face. Lieut. Lindgren and Freeman, ny-} | ing in formation with two other ships, | dropped into the ocean from a height | of 500 feet. J —— Muskrat Fighter Hired. Shropshire, England, has employed a man@o find the burrows of muskrats. “ TANG A Delicious Sea Food Platter Crab Imperial '‘Donnell’s EA Glll.l. Crisfleld style. glass of beer. T Wine, Beer and <1 Drinks of all Kinds 1207 E St. N.W. BARSE IS HONORED Roosevelt High Alumni Gives| Certificate of Service. ! George P. Barse, general counsel of the Division of Insolvent Banks in ! the Treasury Department and an alumnus of Roosevelt High School, was presented with a certificate in recognition of his public service by the Roosevelt Business High School Alumni Association last night at its annual home-coming celebration. The presentation was made by James C. Dulin, treasurer of the American Security & Trust Co. Specials At Gibson’s 1 Quart Fine Quality 50c Heavy Mineral Oil. 50c 42c 5¢ 15¢ 2 for 25¢ General Electric Sun Lamp, $l4 95 300 Saccharin, 15 or 1 gr. Special. ... 1 Qt. A. D. S. Milk of Magnesia. Special Citrate of Magnesia. 2 for 25¢ Pint Rubbing Alco- hol. Special. . PROSPERITY NEAR, BABSON BELIEVES >z Economist Declares Political and Labor Situations Prevent Full View of It. By the Associated Press, PHOENIX, Ariz, February 21— Roger W. Babson, economist, is certain “that prosperity is now just around the corner.” “It would come into full view if it were not so frightened and scared by the political and labor situations,” he told Phoenix business men at a lunch- eon meeting yesterday. “The gap between the purchasing all colors Men’s Ties, special 100x60 Vat Dye Broadcloth Oxford Grey Whipcord Dress Caps 0dd Lot Men’s Regular 35¢ Wool Ribbed Dress Hose, pr. Night Shirts .. all sizes and colors Odds and Ends Me and “Buckskein” Shirts sow spec e} 3 Bottles Quinine Hair 25¢ Tonic. Special. . 3 Bottles Lilac Ven- 39¢ 36c tal. Special. . ... 60c Lowneys Asst. Chocolates. Special. 25¢ Two-Drop Hand Lotion 50c Williams Double Size Shaving Cream. 35¢ Value Milk of Magnesia Tooth 3 for 25¢ The Gibson Co. 917 G St. N.W. WARNING ABOUT COLDS “new way in cold prevention” Tests with 500 people proved PEPSODENT ANTISEPTIC helped reduce number of colds. Cut time lost from colds. SCIENTIFIC study was made with 500 people over a period of 5 winter months. One group of them gar- mouth antiseptics —the third group used Pepsodent Anti- groups. Those who used Pepsodent and did catch cold were able to get rid of their colds in half the time re- quired by other methods. Pepsodent Antiseptic 3 times as powerful «« . g0es 3 times as far Let Pepsodent show how it can help prevent colds in your family this spring... and save you money at the _ same time. Pepsodent Antiseptic is l'boolute!y safe full uu_'ennh—yet it still kills germs even when you dilute it with two parts of water. Thus it makes your money go 3 times as far as ordinary mouth antiseptics. THE PEPSQDENT CO., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS blue; slightly irregular. Regular 75¢ Dozen Men's Handkerchiefs Men’s Dress and Work Clean-up Men’s Wool Boot Dress Shirts, solids and fancies...ovouv.. Clean-up Amoskeag Flannelette Pajamas and Regular $1.50 and $1.95 Broadcloth Pajamas, Flannel, Wool Shirts Regular 85c Work Shirts, some grey and Clean-up. . Men’s Regular $1.00 Broadcloth Shi dye, in solid and fancy effects, for this sale _WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 71935. power of farm and industrial prices| NEW TYPE OF WHEAT grain shall be released for commercial | the North, with kanred, the famous gradually being closed, & or which the Government has lnn¢ working,” Babson said. “Bad situations are constantly being cleared up. Private and corpo- rate debts are being rapidly reduced. The decks are being cleared -for a return of good business as soon as political and labor leaders come to their senses.” Babson viewed the Supreme Court’s gold decision as “one of the most momentous steps taken during the Roosevelt administration because it will bring immediate results,” in the form of a business “boom.” e / Ancient Shrines Opened. Excavations in Petra have revealed the oldest sanctuaries yet found in the rose-red rock city of Transjordania, jars containing offerings of food being still in position after 2,000 years. TOPIC OF DISCUSSION By the Assoclated Press. KANSAS CITY, February 21.—A new type of wheat has been developed at Kansas State Agricultural Col- lege. Saturday cereal chemists will meet here and discuss what to do about it. ‘The question is whether the new uun;s@ox—' See Us for Your Blank Books E. Morrison Paper Co. 1009 Pa. Ave. Phone NA. 2945 Leather Coats and Jackets (62) $1.45 Boys’ Suede Cloth 5 for Sl 43c lined; Lumberjacks $12.50 Genuine Honehnde Lenher Coats, four pockets and belt. 100 Waterproof Wmdbrenken, tan, brown, Special. . . blue. . $10 Genuine Horsehide Jacket lining; 15c, 7 for $1 reversible $7.89 fleece- Sz 15 production. It has been named “Quivira,” after the legendary city which drew Coro- nado across the Kansas plains in | search of gold. An early ripening type of hard | Winter wheat, it was produced by crossing prelue, a Spring wheat of TAKE CARE of YOUR EYES Don’t let poor vision hamper your progress. If your eyes are weak or have been giving you trouble Consult Our Optometrist For an Eye Examination M. A. LEESE Optical Co. 614 9th St. N.W. hard Winter wheat now used widel, in the Southwest. ¥ OPEN Friday, Feb. 22nd, 12.8 P.M. SPECIAL DINNER 60c-75¢ WALLIS CAFE 617 12th St. N.W. Washington’s Birthday 7-Hour Sale—~8 to 3 RIJHHAG! Every Odd Lot down to the last button MUST BE SACRIFICED for whatever price it will bring—Be here tomorrow EARLY! MEN’S FURNISHINGS Men’s Rayon Union Suits, close out; Sport Center Specials 292 P-un All-Wool Athletic 39 L-d:u Corduroy Shy Golf Bags ... y 68 Suna;; : 19c 95¢ 98¢ " 49¢ s, vat Coats 50 S;ede L;;atl;;r ;lad:e"ts ] Sold Up to $12.50 Odds and ends of high grade Suede Leather Jackets. Mussed and soiled from handling. Most- ly zipper styles. up to $12.50 For Men, Women and Children. Regularly sold Clean up at $2 95 GOLF BAGS (200 dozen) $2.75 REPAINT | GOLF BALLS _950 dozen 7‘ 57 Pairs of Men's, Ladies’ and Children’s Leather Shoes with ice sl $2.95 23 Boys' Leatherette Sheep-lined $2.95 Men's Suede Cloth Zipper Wind. breakers, clean-up $6.95 Suede Leather Windbreakers, grey, brown and champagne; zipper front. - $3.35 321 WOOD SHAFT GOLF CLUBS o Woods e Irons Regular 35c Army Grey Wool Ca: mere Hose, special Genuine Glastonbury Shirts and Drawers. Odds and ends, some all-wool, some 33149 wool. Clean up Men’s Outing Flannel Night Shirts .... 0dd Lot of Boys’ Sweat Sllirh sen 49¢ .. Men’s Lined and Un- lined Dress and Driving GLOVES. Capeskin, Pig- | tex, Suede; black, brown -WOOL | -TROUSER SUITS l"\ 36.95 i all sizes. Values up (145) Men’s Heavy Cotton Pants ttssscetenanans $2.95 Men’s and Young Men’s Corduroy Pants and Slacks MEN’S SHOES (140 prs.) Men's Black Dress Oxfords (210 prs.) Men’s Black Heavy Work Shoes .....c000000000. | Featherweight Raincoats l So light you | s ':-l: ‘.fi'.: S] a9 ,Olf | Men’s Trencl: ancoal: ' §7.45 85¢ SL77 ... 8125 .. SL1S.. Whatever you do make sure the address is 8th & D Free Parking Next Door Phone Metro. 150 All Wool Blue Melton Zipper $3.95 Genuine “Buckskein” Windbreakers $195 Clean Up! Men's Leather $5.75 Zipper Jackets Jackets 5145 || 5397 Men’s, Boys’ Sweaters (102) All-Wool Sleeveless Sweaters, Army 23 style: small sizes, 34 and 36 only C (81) $2.45 Wool Shaker Knit Pullover Swasters SL15 (42) $1.95 Heavy Fleece-lined Car Jackets (240) $1.50 Men’s Heavy Fleece-lined 50 Sweater Coats and other Sweaters C 0dd Lot Broadcloth Shorts $1.35 Pullover Wool Sport Sweaters $2.95 Men's All-Wool Shaker Coat Sweaters, roll collar $5.00 Puritan All-Wool Vee-Coa colors and sizes...... Boys’ and Girl's 5wel!er slipovers ... Boy- and Girls’ All-Wnol Swenen, zipper style s, 95 Cowhlde Leather l‘ GLADSTONE BAGS ‘ Cowhide leather! Post handle, leather straps. Size 26 inches. A (75) Men’s & Boy: super sensation even in a Rum- All-Wool Kni | mage Sale that only comes once a SKULL CAPS | year. M;a;’s F;it HATS All sizes; all shapes! 89 6608-6444 o Every Club RIDING DEPARTMENT 25 Ladies’ Wool Riding Coats 0dd lot, formerly sold up to $12.50 30 Pairs Genuine CALFSKIN Ladies’ “SERVICE” Riding Boots 27 Pairs of Riding BOOTS Sold up to $20 ss.z BOYS’, GIRLS’ SPECIALS Children’s Dress Shoes, small sizes only, 79C brown only 59¢ (36) $1.50 Children’s Bath Robes ... 39¢ 81 Pairs Boys’ Topnotch Heavy-Sole Gym, 77 Basket Ball and Tennis Shoes, tan and white, ¢ {C Boys’ Winter s 1 -1 5 pair Ladi Whipcord & Gabardine Riding Breeches 95¢ Slightly soiled! Union Suits Scout Shoes. Sizes 11 t0 6.c0vsvsvscrscrancs ' BED SHEETS | | PILLOW- | Large Sizes CASES K each slorsl | Comforts, eretonne covered, ton filling 35 Pairs Wome: Ski Pants. Mostly all sizes. . ]} wo srac sToRes Open Late Evenings