Evening Star Newspaper, June 9, 1935, Page 14

A—14 | bilis and collect that tax from the cuNSUMER MAY PAY 'tnmumer. according to & ruling of Attorney General Herbert R. O'Conor. GROSS RECHPTS TAX | The ruling was in response to an in- % | quiry as to the legality of this pro- | cedure by Willlam S. Gordy, State | controller. The attorney general says: “It is my opinion that it is entirely optional with the vender in each case, sub- ject, of course, to agreement with the purchaser in consummating the sale, Special Dispatch to The Star. 1o | Whether he shall (1) absorb the tax, BALTIMORE, June 8.—Those Who | o () increase his price to cover the sell to the consumer may add the 1| added cost, or (3) itemize the tax as per cent gross receipts tax to their | an element of cost.” Attorney General Rules Levy Can Be Added to Bills at Time of Sale. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JUNE 9, 1935—PART ONE. BRENTWOOD RESIDENTS SEEK FINAL DIVORCES Desertion Basis of Petitions Pur- suant to Limited Decrees Allowed. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., June 8. —Two Brentwood residents who have previously obtained limited divorces, have petitioned the Circuit Court for final decrees. Both charged de- sertion, Mrs, Martha W. Lambrath asked for an absolute divorce from Elmer Lamb- rath of the 800 block of Thirteenth street, Washington, and permission to resume her maiden name of Gambin. She is represented by Attorneys Robert W. McCullough and Louis Lebowitz. The other bill of complaint was filed by Laurence Parker against Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Parker of the 1600 block of Evart street, Washington, through Attorneys Lansdale G. Sasscer and James R. Murphy. Both couples have no children, e Lol Electricity Introduced. Electric lights have just been intro- duced into Stonehaven, Scotland. CHOICE FOR GOVERNOR POST PLEASES MURPHY Philippine Official Refuses Com- ment on Selection—Rues De- cision Upsetting N. R. A. By the Associated Press. MANILA, P. I, June 8.—Although apparently pleased to learn he had been selected as the gubernatorial candidate of Michigan's “old guard” Democratic faction, Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy refused to comment when he arrived here today from the United States. 4 In an interview Murphy called the Supreme Court’s invalidation of N. R. A. “unfortunate.” He said he had noted s “miraculous improvement in business and industry” when he reached the United States last Febru- ary after an absence of nearly two years. Manuel Quezon, majority political leader of the islands, who returned from Washington with Murphy, praised the Governor lavishly, saying Murphy was largely responsible for President Roosevelt’s quick approval of the Philippine commonwealth con- stitution. A. P. WRITER MARRIED TO RADIO OFFICIAL Mary Elizabeth Plummer Weds Davidson Taylor of Co- lumbia System. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, June 8.—Mary Eliza- beth Plummer of the Associated Press staff and Davidson Taylor of the Co- lumbia Broadcasting System were married today at the Little Church Around the Corner. N. C. Plummer of Bedford, Ind. She attended De Paul University and was on the staff of the Louisville Courier- Journal before joining the Associated | Press staff at New York. | ‘The bridegroom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Taylor of Brookhaven, Miss. He attended Mississippi Col- lege and was on the staff of Radio Station WHAS at Louisville, Ky. He is head of the C. B. 8. production de- partment. . Union Jobs Increase. \ Labor unions in Sweden report that a gregdw proportion of members are ‘The bride is the daughter of Mrs. | exipioyed than a year age. /” This Valuable 9l-piece Bridal Set Given FREE with every purchase of $100 or more! ® 42.PIECE DINNER SET ~ ® 30-PIECE SILVER SET ® 19-PIECE COCKTAIL SET (Electrical Merchandise Excepted) A combination of style and beauty at minimum cost. The Three moderately-priced pieces for the living room. Full A well- Ten attractive pieces, exactly as illustrated, comprise this smart suite. Buffet, server, china cabinet, extension table and six upholstered-seat chairs to match. Beautifully finished in walnut. $5 Down—The Hub suite includes a chest of drawers, vanity, dresser and panel bed. Sturdily constructed and richly finished throughout. 85 Down—The Hub size sofa and two deep-seat chairs to match, made suite, finished in attractive covering. $5.00 Down—The Hub T T~ % An attractive suite by day and a comfortable bed by night. The suite consists of a bed-davenport and comfortable elub chair. Spring construction all over and neatly cov- ered in a lasting grade tapestry. $5 Down—The Hub Four attractive pieces for the bedroom, in genuine burl A convenient group, comprising a studio couch, occasional walnut, Dresser, vanity, chest of drawers and ;mncl bed. chair, occasional table, table lamp and shade, bridge lamp Built to insure excellent service and satisfaction. $5.00 Down—The Hub and shade, end table, magazine rack and metal smoker. Easy Terms—The Hub $‘| .49 50c a Week 7th. AND D