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COMMITTEE SEEKS RIGHTS FOR ROAD Group Backs Plan to Widen 0ld Georgetown Route to 40 Feet. B3 & Btaft Correspondent of The Star. BETHESDA, Md., January 7.—The task of obtaining rights of way for widening Old Georgetown road was begun last night by a steering com- mittee, headed by William Buckley of the local Chamber of Commerce, which met in the County Building here. Opposition to the plan for a 60-foot right of way, suggested by Nathan L. Bmith, chief engineer of the Mary- land Roads Commission, developed early in the meeting, and the steer- ing committee decided to ask for widening on a 40-foot right of way. G. Wady Imirie, one of the prop- erty owners involved and a repre- sentative of the Old Georgetown Road Citizens’ Association, explained that the edge of the road is only 30 feet from his front porch and that adding 20 feet on each side of the present road for a hard shoulder and ditch would destroy the value of his prop- erty. Oppose 60-Foot Plan. Imirie offered to donate 10 feet of his frontage, however, and explained that several other property owners were in a similar position and would join him in opposing the 60-foot right of way. Smith, after a personal inspection tour of the road last month, offered to recommend to the State Roads Commission widening by adding a 10- foot shoulder on each side of the present 20-foot hard surface road, and to flank the shoulders with a drainage ditch, which would take an- other 10 feet on each side, making & 60-foot right of way necessary. W. F. McKenzie, engineer for the Keystone Automobile Club, offered his co-operation and suggested that the State Roads Commission be re- quested to make a survey of the widening project to show just how much ground would be needed. Will Submit Plan. For part of the distance, McKen- eie pointed out, the old street car right of way, which extended from a point about 200 feet south of Roosevelt street to Alta Vista, is available. The committee’s concern would be the stretch from Alta Vista to the Rock- ville pike. Buckley was instructed to commu- Ricate with the State Roads Commis- sion and make an appointment for the Steering Committee to present its plan for a 40-foot right of way, which ‘would allow for a 5-foot shoulder and 8 ditch 5 feet wide on each side of the road. Attending the meeting were A. R. Townshend, jr.; B. W. Parker and Samuel A. Stonebraker, who, with Buckley, represented the Chamber of Commerce; Imirie and Lendell A. Conner, representing the Old George- town Road Citizens’ Association, and Jahn A. Dickinson, president of the Bethesdz Fire Board. The campaign for widening Ol Georgetown Road, one of the most heavily traveled roads in this section, began last month after two motorists were killed in a collision with a bus. Smith pointed out after his visit that widening the road would elim- inate most of the danger spots in the narrow thoroughfare, which now in- cludes several hazardous turns and grades where visibility is reduced to less than 100 feet. — STUDENT EXCHANGE BY AMERICAS ASKED Extension of College Plan to High Schools Urged in Arlington Address. ; Exchange of a picked group of Amer- fcan high school students with Latin- American countries to study there for & set time was advocated today by George Howland Cox, director of the Center of Inter-American Studies of George Washington University in an address at the Washington-Lee High 8chool, Arlington County, Va. Cox suggested the exchange, & prac- tice adopted by some colleges, as & means of furthering inter-American understanding. “You, the pupils of today,” he de- clared, “have a definite role to play in the international program of the Western Hemisphere. Fit yourselves to play your part by studying Latin- American history and by learning the Spanish language. More than 100, 000,000 people of the Southern Con- tinent have problems with which you should become conversant.” Cox further suggested that stu- dents of this country correspond with students of the 20 Latin-Américan eountries. RABBI'S TOPIC Rabbi Harry Silverstone has select- ed “Rabbi Meir and His Wife, Beru- riah,” for his sermon before the Tifereth Israel Congregation, Four- teenth and Euclid streets, at 8 p.m. tomorrow. At the services Cantor Jeremiah Weitz and the choir, under direction of Louis Fenik, will render Jewish melodies. Services will be followed by & social hour. TAKE THE FAMII.Y SATURDAY, JANVARY 9 PITTSBURGH %550 McKoosport—Braddock tound Trs $4.50 Molllvlllo \Y, JANUS | luudnd: of Sights to Ses ONLY NEWYORK*375 AlseNewark, Plainfield & Hizeboth "frin’ Leave Washington 12:01 o. m. or 7515 0. m. Passengers for Newark, Plainfleld and Elizabeth leave Waeshington 12,01 @. m. and 8:00 a. m. Returning, leave New York 6:08 ». m. or Midnight same doy. CUMBERLAND $3.00 "3 Maertinsburg $2.00—Harper's Farry $1.50 Lv. Washington 835 . m.; Silver Spring 849 @. m.,, Sunday, Jan. 10. Returning same day. BALTIMORE $1.28 Round Trip Seturdeys and Sundeys $1.30Round Trip Dally—Goedfor3 Deys Detuils from any 8 l O Ticket Agent or Tolophone: District 3300, Netiong) 7370 Accounting Firm’s THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO G-Men of the Ledger Trace County’s Missing Road Credit Report Today Ex- pected to Solve Mysiery Shrouding Montgomery County Payment. By » Staff Correspondent o1 The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md, January 7.— The mystery of the missing $25.000 which Montgomery County sent the State Roads Commission several years ago and for which it never received credit is to be unraveled today when Wooden & Benson, ace eoununm firm, reports to the county Poruupuznvenl months the firm has been going over the books of the State Roads Commission to deter- mine just how much Montgomery County has “overdrawn™ its acoount. The report today will be a prelimi- nary statement in anticipation of a conference with the State commission to settle the matter once for all. The $25,000 check left the county auditor’s office in proper form and strictly according to then existing reg- ulations more than seven years ago. That it was duly received in the offices of the State commission in Baltimore is attested by the indorsement on the reverse side. But what happened to it from the time it left Rockville until it returned and was flled away with other county road records still remains a mystery. Credit Still Missing. The Wooden & Benson accountants, G-men of the ledger, began a syste- matic search. armed with a full store of pens, red and black ink, and mountains of scratch pads. Finding no trace of the missing $25,000 in Baltimore, they sent out a full description to all coun- ties, asking for aid in locating credit for check number so-and-so, wanted in Montgomery County for absence without leave. More poring over road records by county auditors, but all without avail. The mhalng credit still is missing. County Auditor E. Vaughan Darby guarding the check carefully. It !s " in the county's case o€ vey delail/ Eoy ) ST REGrs NIFW YOk Decorated by Anne Tiffany, every room and suite is charmi inal! Daily rates, $6, double from $8, suites from $12. TJames O. Stack, General Mgr. HOTELST. REGIS, Fifth Ave. 4t 35¢h Sereet, New York Less work . . . more living! That’s what it means when contending that Montgomery County has not been credited with all the expenditures it has made for county roads, and therefore does not “owe” the State as much as the Roads Com- mission claims. May Never Be Found. With other items totaling about $17,000, it adds up the $42,000 which the wunty hopes to have lubtruwl from the “overdraft” account. Darby wmumnnmmmvummuu $100,000 Baltimore & Ohio Railroad underpass on the East-West Highway built in 1928. Because of the lack of detailed re- ports, honm,u cannot be sure, and, for all the expenditure of energy and red and black ink, the missing credits may never be found. In that case, Darby believes, it will be up to the county and the Roads Commission to agree upon & proper credit and start all over again. The new bookkeeping system provides for just such cases by keeping & record of the purpose for which money is spent. : Coat Made of Mice. Four hundred mouse skins were used to make a coat of mouse fur for Mrs. M. Blowers, who has more than 30,000 mice at her farm, Hemel Hempstead, England. 1217 CONNECTICUT AVENUE = Like the old designs Biggs Authentic Reproductions have stood the test of time and will never go out of style. They will be the heirlooms of your children's children. oo Terms If Desired . .. lirs “University, xmxm.lp.n Meeting, Society d Free Lance wnm-,nmmtp.-. Dinner, Thirteen Uluh ‘Willard Hotel, 6:30 p.m. Dance, louthm States Bociety, Willard Hotel, 9 b Meeting, Alllty Club, Lafayette Hotel, 8 p.m. Meeting, Iflehlnn Democratic Club, ‘Washington Hotel, 8 p.m. Luncheon, m Club, La- m-mxml.nnm. mmmmumum Hotel, 1 pm. Lunchm.)n-t-lpplclub.\miv- sity Women's Club, 1634 I street, 12:30 p.m. Luncheon, District strict Bankers’ Asso- ciation, Willard Hml. 12:45 pm. Dance, Arkansas BState Society, Willard Hotel, § p.m. Lecture, Advertising Club of Wash- ington, Willard Hotel, 8 p.m. Bridge classes, Paul Junior High School, Eighth and Oglethorpe streets, 8 pm. Meeting, Institutional Laundry- Faithfully Reproducing by Hand AUTHENTIC COLONIAL FURNITURE for Nearly Half a Century Chippendale Knob Arm Chair from about 1750, has finger print legs and stretcher base and shaped uprights to arms with hand-carved finals, all of solid mahogany. struction is first-grade curled hair quilted into oil-tempered springs. The Interior con- Wide choice of cover. $75.00 BIGGS ANTIQUE COMPANY NGt D. C.. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 1937. l_.'lmwml. Moeting, Graphic Arts, Raleigh Hotel, 7:30 pm. + Meeting, American Federation of Hotel, 8 p.m. Meeting, Deita Thets Phi, Hamilton Hotel, 3:3¢ p.m. Meeting, New York Demoeratie Club, Hamilton Hotel, 8 p.m. Meeting, Women's Eastern Star Club of the Treasury Department, 4517 Seventh street, 8 p.m. Edward Keating to Speak. Edward Keating, editor of Labor, the publication of 15 railway brothere honda will be guest lpether of the “center party caucus” of the George Washington Union at 8 o'clock to- morrow night in Corcoran Hall. The public has been invited. TWO CUTTERS LAUNCHED IN DOUBLE CEREMONY Miss Mary Hamilton, Great-Great- Granddaughter of Alexander Hamilton Participates. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, January 7~Twin bottles of champagne wers amashed against two new United States Coast sors, Miss Mary Schuyler Hamilton, great-great-granddsughter of Alexan- mmmm.lndl(n.luphln B. Gibbons, wife of the Assistant Secre- tary of the Treasury. ‘The vessels, costing $1,607,200 -ch. are the first of seven now being buil by the Navy. Pour are under construction in Phil- adeiphia and one in Charleston, 8. C. Each has a length of 327 feet, weighs 2,000 tons and is designed to carry an sirplane for ses scout work. They are expected to be capable of 30 knots. ,,. 5 SALE “Samples” Transparent SALE VELVET DRESSES $ Street and Evening Weer Values to $10 FRIDAY Sizes 12 to 46 h ald out.” LUCKY ONLY! before they STRIKE DRESS SHOP 1212 G Street N.W. Sm.t Spon, Afl’emoon & Evening ~ DRESSES Drastcally Reduced Prices from IT’S A MODERN AUTOMATIC GAS KITCHEN nr COURSE! you modernize your home with gas, Modern Gas Appliances are automatic, dependable, time-and-labor saving. Consider the modern gas ranges. With automatic oven heat control . . . automatic lighting of top burners . . . table-top work space . . . utensil storage drawers. . . new, high-speed grills that broil in almost half the time. WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY time and fuel! showrooms! Gas offers a superior service for refrigeration and water heating too. Instant hot water when you turn on the tap. Automatic . . . economical! Silent refrigeration, without motor or moving parts. Drop in and inspect the care- fully planned model kitchens now on display at our 811 Tenth Streot N. w. BROILING Gas gives you the in- tensc heat needed to brown meats so fase that loss of juices is prevented. Full flavoe’ 18 saved. ROASTING Gas gives you the oven ventilation which produces crisp, juicy roasts. Excess mois- ture is allowed to escape, important to accomplish this resuit. BAKING Baking requires even hest throughout the oven and unlimited range of baking temperaturcs, for light, evenly browned cakes, [pies,breads.Gasgivesboth! FRYING Petfect, speedy frying re- quires instant h-fl hest —even spread of hest un- der the akillet--number. Easier cooking. Better cooked foods. Savings in both BOILING Fast! Gas brings foods hnifilhlllllv.mh Ihu wasted. of its nm-u numm.y. it gives you the exact degree of heat you need, Phone District 8300 L 1308 F STREET,N. W, KNITWEAR *6.00 Formerly 10 $12.95 1 a1id 2 piece chenilles, boueles, nub tweeds, and cashmoors in the season’s outstanding styles. outstanding savings in these FRIDAY BARGAINS BETTER DRESSES, were $13.95 and $16.95! Daytime and afternoon styles . . . in nice crepe, a few wools. 9.” Misses’ and women’s sizes included BETTER DRESSES—THIRD FLOOR—BROOKS. WINTER COATS, were $39.75 and $49.75! Rich nubby wools, furred wnh wolf, fitch, skunk, caracul and 826 lynx. Sizes 12 to 20. Just 10 at this price WINTER SPORT COATS, were $16.95! Smartly tailored styles in natural, brown, green and rust. Misses’ 13 sizes 12 to 20. Just 15 coats in the group _ WINTER COATS, were $79.75! Just 3 of them . . . furred with Grey Persian, Black Fox, Blended Cross Fox. s56 Sizes 12, 14 and 18. Exceptional values ____ __ WINTER COATS, were $139.75! Just 6 nmple coats, furred with moleskin, beaver, black fox, silver fox and silver cross fox. Sizes 12 to 20 WINTER SUITS, were $16.95! Two and three piece swag, styles . . . green, brown and rust. Sizes 12 to 13.” 16. Just 5 of them at this reduced price Swagger FUR TRIMMED WINTER SUITS, were $29.75! styles, furred with wolf, kid and caracul. Black 823 and grey. Misses’ sizes. Just 5 at this price ___ SPORT COATS, were $39.75! Smartly tailored casual types with flattering wolf collars. Bright shades 823 Misses’ sizes. Just 6 at this price________ _______ SPRING COATS and SUITS, originally $39.75! Dressy swag- ger types, furred with wolf, skunk, American la grey fox. Light and dark shades. Sizes 12 to 20 BETTER COATS AND SUITS—SECOND FLOOR. Big Values in Furs! 5 FUR COATS, were $79 and $99! Grey Caracul, Baranduki, Russian Cat and Grey Processed Lamb. Misses’ s58 sizes. Very outstanding values __ 1 HUDSON SEAL-DYED MUSKRAT COAT size 38. Regularly $250 ___ . 204'50 1 LAPIN-DYED CO]\BY COAT was $49.75! Brown, size 18 ____ 2630 2 REVERSIBLE SUITS with Iapm.dyed coney 48.50 coats. Sizes 14 and 16. Were $69.75 3 FUR CAPES, 2 black nlyac. 1 ll)ln dyed 18_50 coney. Were $39.75 _ 4 FUR JACKETS, were $29.75! Black and brown l1apin-dyed coney. Misses® sizes . _ b 16'50 FUR SALON—SECOND FLOOR—BROOKS. S}reet Floor Buys! BLOUSES, were $2! Silk crepe and satin, dressy and tailored. Mostly dark shades. Sizes 32 SI to 40 included in the group BLOUSES, were $3 and $4! Crepe, satin and a few in lame and lace. Broken sizes 32 to 40. 1.59 Nice color assortment in the group SWEATERS, were $4! Slipover styles in fine quality wool, plain or novelty knits. Black and s3 colors. Sizes 32 to 40 in the group Fine zephyr TWIN SWEATERS, regularly $5.95! wools. Black and colors. Sizes 32 to 40 in S 4 group. Exceptionally good bargains ___ TAILORED DAYTIME FROCKS, were $3.95 and 815.9‘5! ?ne I;l’d :lwo Plece styles, in prints and plain colors. Mostly sizes a e 2 95 and 3 ’5 “PRINCESS STRIDE” SLIPS, were $1.15 and $1.39! Lacy and tailored styles, with’ deep shadow 79¢ panels. Sizes 34 to 44, 46 to 52 LINGERIE, regularly $2 to $5.95! Gowns, pajamas, slips, pettieun, stepins . . , crepe and satin. Slightly soiled.______ sl to 2 79 129 HANDBAGS, were $2! Suede and grained leathers. Black and brown NEGLIGEES, were $4 and $5.95! Crepe and satin negligees, lacy or tailored. Also 2-piece 2.” lounging pajamas. Splendid values ___ 52 HANDBAGS, were $3! Suede, black and brown. Swagger and pouch styles BROOKS—STREET FLOOR. FELT HATS, were $1.95 to $3.95! Turbans, berets, off-the- face styles and brimmed models, Black, brown and 'l some bright shades . iRt HAT and SCARF SETS, were $1.59 and 31 95! Wool knits and velveteen styles. Plain shades or hnxht color sl combinations. Friday e g b MILLINERY—SECOND FLOOR—BROOKS. SPORTS COATS, were $10.95! Plaid-backs and fleeces . in swagger, reefer and belted styles. Plain colors, 8.. checks and plaids. Sizes 12 to 44 in group ._______ DRESSES, were $5.95 and $7.95! Daytime and afternoon types . . . mostly in black, a few green and navy. 2” Sizes 12 to 18, 38 to 44 in the selection THRIFT SHOP—FOURTH FLOOR—BROOKS.

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