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B—2 = 'HE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C L DAY OFFICERS SHIFTED INTYGART STRIKE Acting Resettle.ment Chief Explains Transfer of 2 Homestead Executives. MORE U. S. EMPLOYES WILL GET AUDITIONS | w: More Than Score Will Compete in Another Talent Guest Contest Tomorrow. More than a score of Government employes will compete in another of the weekly auditions in the quest-for- talent contest at the Wardman Park tion is scheduled Thursday night of next week. Winners in the weekly auditions are Vi a week's engagement at the Wardman Park and are eligible to compete in the final contest for an all-expense trip to New York. Among those scheduled to compete tomorrow are Thomas F. McCarthy, Arthur A. Rind and Stanley Karma- zin, of the Government Printing Of- fice; Miss Edna C. Moreland, Miss Caroline Mackay, A. H. Christie, John Harold Seate and Jeff Denis. of the Collins, Louis J. Pike and Lester Fos- sick, of the Farm Credit Administra- tion; Bam C. Cotton of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; James Eliot Ferry and R. W. Smith of the Post Office; Spencer Howell, Library of Congress; Hugh B. Provine, Recon- struction Finance Corp.; Kenneth L. Burgess, Commerce Department; Edna ‘Wilson, Labor Department, and Rich- ard A. Hill, Federal Reserve Board. = LS Boy Bcouts in the world total 2,812,- Hotel tomorrow night. A final audi- ' Social Security Board; Miss Eula Lee ' 074, according to the 1937 census. LEARNS NEIGHBORLINESS Woman Enrolls in Yiddish Course to Facilitate Conversation. NEW YORK, August 4 (#).—Mrs, Emily Maynard, 43, a native of Dutch Guiana, has enrolled in the W. P. A. adult education project to learn her A B C's in Yiddish. She has & son and two daughters in high school. 8he said she wants to learn Yiddish 80 ax to be able to converse with her landlady and other Jewish friends. B the Associeted Press ELKINS, W. Va. August 4 —Acting Resettlement Administrator Milo Per- kins said yesterday the tranfer of two| executives from strike-troubled Tygart homesteads was “in order to effi- clently utilize our personnel in the face of uncertainties regarding our | future construction at Tygart Valley.” | Hg referred to D. F. Comey and L. | Wade Coberly, who were moved from | the $1,000.060 resettlement community | after 98 members called a strike la charging inefficiency and was! | In a letter to the strike leaders, | Perkins said the strike “'does not in- | volve any controversy over hours or or n discrimination or working t . but rather s a protest t the administrative | policies of a branch of the Federal Government.” | rd of directors of Tygart Association, a co-operative formed in co nction with the home- stead r t charges of B is” in a reply to Perkins y stated the board was ready to substantiate in open hearing its “definite written charges.” Natures Children BY l.ll,‘Ll\‘ COX ATHEY. ATED as one of our most shy and wild shore birds, the oyster ier is a large black and white shore stroller you will enjoy watching from a place where the bird would not suspect an audience Alertness is the keynote of their lives. They must have been treated badly at some time, for they are always go watchful. The only time you can get near one of the mothers is when she is brooding her eggs. At this time your presence is most alarming to her, and she flies around you in wide circles, 1 for a deadly shot to reach , but crying p t has brought you to her re- € . e Ivory or Ecru Cushion-dot Marquisette Priscillas —Sheer and pretty. 82 inches wide to pair. 2!, yards long. o Sheer Colored Marquisette Cottage Sets —Choice of gold, green, blue, orchid or red. o Pin-dot Marquisette Priscillas—Ivory or Ecru —82 inches wide to the pair. 2!y yards long. o Pastel Organdy Priscillas, Fluted Ruffles —Green and rose. 58 inches wide to palr. 2! yards long. o Adjustable Pastel Colored Net Curtains —Ready to slip on rod. 60 inches wide to pair. 2!s yards long. ., sandy beaches are se- lected for their breeding the same location chosen by the least tern and the plover. The sand dunes offer fine nursery sites. Here, where the tides cannot reach them, hollows ed in the soft. warm sand. provided. Usually three The mothers are appar- ed to live alone with| for the nests are not The mate is always | n his lady joins him for he scems greatly pleased The eggs are rather | d have a faint gloss. The 1 color is a pale olive buff, rather gly marked with dark brown ay blotches. ster catcher is willing to turn upon the eggs, as his known to do. For he length of time wait until the spin- es break through their y can run so fast their downy wet it is almost impos- | them. But one word ther will be obeyed in- i when the youngster squats t of growth he is lost to ps forever. Both 1g closely over them anger is past a word to the babies that all is well is received h a joyous response from them They are so much like the bits of weeds or d ood about them that it takes keen sight indeed to make them out, Only their bright eyes betray them. The yo ter catchers are dressed in a grizzled coat which is thickly tipped with a soft pink color; | the crown is a pale bufl. the throat and hind neck buff colored. The un- | der parts are white. The younger members have hooks on the tips of their mandibles. There are changes of color pattern and feathers which #0on replace the natal down, and by Winter the children resemble their parents. The catcher of oysters has a habit of standing on the wet sand ready to drive its long, sharp bill deep in order to pull forth the succulent oyster. It watches for an opportunity to catch the ovster with his gates yawning wide. | The p bill is inserted, bringing out the squirming live tidbit. The sea ur- chins, shrimps, small crabs and fid- | dlers, are chased and caught, too. 8o Colorful 17 Piece Refreshment when you hear the sharp cry of “crik, erik, erik,” the oyster catcher is not far away. b (Copyright, 1937.) Tl e ® Glasses 22 Million in Province. ® Sti ¢ The Province of Chekiang, China. tirrers smaller than the State of New York | [ Rack by one-quarter, has & population of 22 L on —Very useful, very serviceable and very at- . tractive sets consisting of a white enameled rack, eight tumblers with carnival decorations and eight stirrers of black glass. Kann's—Alr-Cooled Third Floor. Put in a Supply! MODESS Box of 50 69 2 Boxes, $1.32 ~The well-known Sanitary Napkins in the economical box of fifty. Is Delightfully 5 Styles—$1.19 to $1.29 CURTAINS Kann's—Air-Cooled ‘Third Floor. August Furniture Sale o, 5-Pc. Finished Breakfiast SETS Regularly $17.50 '13.88 ® Full size (36x42) Drop-Leaf Table ® Four Panel-Back Chairs —A value that will appeal to the thrifty and a set that will appeal to anyone who loves pretty things around them. Five pieces sturdily constructed of five-ply fir wood and finished in brown and nat- ural or green and natural two-tone effects with neat decorations. The drop-leaf tables have shaped leaves and turned legs . . . The four chairs have panel backs and heavy Windsor bases. A limited number to sell—Hurry! Kann's Air Cooled Fourth Floor. Lot! .n. 8-Way All Purpose COOKERS —The last time we offered these fine, labor-saving cookers, we “sold out” ® early in the day. They're of aluminum and may be used in eight different ways —as follows: 3-qt. Covered Pan Vegetable Rinser ;-qt. French Fryer 2-qt. Casserole -qt. Double Boiler 3-qt. Sauce Pon 2-qt. Pudding Pan Complete Cooker Kann's—Air-Cooled Third Floor. Complete RAYON DAMASK TABLE SETS... —7Unusually lovely sets and un- usually low priced for such quality. L) \ | . Nine pieces to a set . . . cloth and 57x77 Cloth Eight 16x16 Acpklm Notions—Street Floor, —ree— eight napkins of a lustrous rayon- and-cotton mixed damask in peach, green, gold or ivory. Kant's—Air-Ocoled Birest Fioor, ~ A AUGUST 4, 1937 A Mfr's. Entire Stock of OO FROCKS Reg. $1.99 Values 99 —A well-known manufac- turer’s final ‘“closeout” of cool cotton dresses . . . of- fered to you at a price that should tempt you to pick-up several! There are sunback piques, sports cottons and novelty sheers. To these we've added some dresses from our own stock . . . love- ly styles all! In plain pastels, pretty prints and stripes. Misses’ and women's sizes. Kann's—Air-Cooled “Cotton Shop"— Regular 57 95 SHEER BEMBERG PRINTS Now Half Price *3.98 —Perfect dresses for these hot August days. Lovely all through September and late into the Fall. Now at a price that will put dol- lars in your pocket. They're sheer and cool and practical . . . Gay prints on light and dark grounds. Sizes 12 to 42 for misses and women. Kann's—Air-Cooled “Sports Shop"— Second Floor. Waxed Paper in Cutter Box —A 100-ft. con- tinuous roll of [\ waxed paper. The : pular Maytime rand in a cutter box—at this saving tomorrow. Bationery—Street Floor. 3,000 Yards Reg. 25¢—80-Square PERCALE PRINTS 19 —Just in. and one of the loveliest assort- ments we've seen this season to sell at this price . hey're the fine 80-square percale prints in glorious floral patterns and rich, beautiful colors—all fast. 36 inches wide. Kann's—Air Cooled Street Floor OUT-SIZE STOCKINGS [+ pr. —If you are one of those women who have a hard time finding out- size stockings at a low price—this sale is for you!® Chiffon and serv- ice weights in sizes 92 to 11 and the following colors: Suntan Tan-Beige Taupe Hosiery Headquarters— Air Cooled Street Floor In Delightfully