Evening Star Newspaper, October 24, 1937, Page 17

C.C.C. ENROLLEES RULED NOT ENTITLED TO LEAVE Controller General Says Men Are Not to Be Considered in Civilian Status. Overriding a War Department regu- lation, Acting Controller General El- liott yesterday held that enrollees of the Civilian Conservation Corps are not to be considered as civillan em- ployes of the Government and there- fore are not entitled to the leave priv- ileges granted the latter. Elliott's decision sided with the view of Director Fechner, who had protest- ed the War Department regulation adopted September 14, after the judge advocate general had held that enrol- lees are civilian employes within the meaning of the leave act. Fechner said the leave grants would, “from an administrative viewpoint, largely frus- THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C, OCTOBER 24, trate the objects and purposes which the law creating the Civillan Conser- vation Corps intended for accomplish- ment.” Elliott sald that enrollment in the Civilian Conservation Corps is “a form of unemployment relief,” and pointed to a section of the leave regulations drawn by the President which bars from leave privileges relief roll em- ployes in the Works Progress Admin- istration. U. F. W. A. WILL DRAFT POLICIES FOR LOCALS Conference of 150 Members of Executive Committee Will Be Held Baturday. Policies to be pursued by District of Columbia locals of the United Federal Workers of America on legis- lative, adjustment and organization matters will be mapped Saturday at & conference of approximately 150 members of the Executive Commit- tees of these units at the New Colonial Hotel. Starting st 2:30 o'clock, after- noon and night sessions are planned. Inaugurating the conference, the meeting will be addressed by A. D. Lewis of the Committee for Industrial Organization, who will discuss the recent C. I. O. conference at Atlantic 1937—PART ONE. City and the importence of this movement to Federal employes. The national legislative program to be urged on the next session of Congress will be outlined by Jacob Baker, U. F. W, president. Seven Months Marking Whales. The British research ship William Boorseby is on its way to the Atlantic to spend seven months marking whales. JUNIOR RED CROSS MEMBERS INCREASE By the Associated Press. Almost & quarter of s million more youngsters belonged to the American Junior Red Cross last year than did the year before. James L. Fieser, vice ehairman of the Red Cross, said the Junior Red Cross now has & total membership of 8,877,198 boys and girls in 36,945 ele mentary and high schools. He called it the greatest youth ore !punl':tlnn in the history of the United Police Too Busy to Bee Crooks. Complaint thet policemen are sg busy on onurt duties that they cannod watch crooks have been made in Uxe bridge, England. * BOOKS CLOSED—ALL CHARGE PURCHASES MADE THE BALANCE OF THE MONTH ARE PAYABLE IN DECEMBER The Entire Store Is Ready for the LAST WEEK OF OUR 77th ANNIVERSARY with Additional Merchandise Offerings for This Big Wind-Up Sale. On Sale of Tots 3-Piece SETS -| COAT Special Sale! Coat Sets 8.88 Girls’ styles with Princess coats (fur trim collars). Boys’ styles in plaid or solid color coats. Sizes 2 to 6. Warm 3-Piece Snow Suits 5.99 Warm lined jaokets with ski pants and pull-over cap. Zipper front and side fastening. For boys and girls. Sizes 3 to 8. Anniversary Sale special value, 1.15 Tots’ Apparel 88c Bolid color pique and broad- cloth and gay prints for girls. Broadcoth or pique “bobby” suits for boys. Sizes 1 to 3. 1-Pc. Snow Suits 3.88 With sipper fastening. With matching helmet. In brown, :o&e:‘:, red, pink or blue. Sizes 65c 1.Pc. Pajamas 48c Good quality striped flannel- lette (choice of colors). Frog- trimmed like grown-up styles. Sizes 2 to 8. Regular $2 and $3 All Wool - Sweaters 1 59 Many are hand-finished. Coat and slip-over collar styles—or round neck type. Sizes 3 to 8. An- niversary Special. Special! 3-Pe. Coat Sets 13.95 Mostly fine samples and one- of-a-kind styles. Tailored or fur trim. Sizes 3 to 6. £ Corduroy Overalls 88c Durable corduroy; made with bib top and adjustable sus- penders. Nicely finished. In brown, wine or dark green. Sizes 2 to 8. Knit Sweat Shirt 75¢ Choice of striped cotton knits. Vee-neck style with clever lit tle collar. Sizes 2 to 6. 79c Flannellette Sleepers 64c Warm and comfortable. Has 2 pairs of pants with attached feet. Sizes 14 to 4. Anniver- sary Sale special value, » Lansburgh’s—Fourth Floor ) Your Windows a Imported Irish Point and Point Venise Curtains 1787 F3a Lovely designs on a fine quality net. Our own imports (hence this un- usually low price). Length 24 yards. Anniversary Sale “highlight.” ordinary value. These New Fall Shades o Winetone o Royal Blue o Garnet o Blue Glory e Zinnia Rust o Arcadian Brown o Hunting Green e Black 36-In. Silk Faced Duvetyne Special, yd. 8 8c An old favorite in new shades. with fine rayon back. drape-type of weave. smart Fall colors (and plenty of Extra- Regularly ~ orED 4.50 “"Du Barry” Pin Dot Ruffled Extra Wide Curtains 2.99 e e More Week to Save in T > Wide enough for double windows (180 inches to the pair). ruffies. With 8-in, 21, yards long. Complete with bone rings and tie-backs. May be used Priscilla or criss- cross stylel Lansburgh’s—Curtains & Draperies—Fourth Floor Mallinson’s “Crush Resist” Transparent Velvet 2.50 Yard Now Mallinson presents a gloriously lustrous, transparent velvet that'’s even washable. It is water and perspiration resistent and practically refuses to muss or crush. Soft, pliable weave that fash- ions frocks equally lovely for street, aft- ernoon, cocktail or evening wear. Pure silk back and fine rayon face. Featured in Anniversary “Wind-up” sale at our “lowest price of the season.” Mallinson’s 1.69 L 88 Yard. Belding’s 1.39 New Fall o /% SUtlo ¥ \ Special! 50-in. All-Rayon Damask Draperies 8.79 *- Fully lined and gen- erously pinch-pleated. Complete with hooks and tie-backs. Lus- trous all rayon damask —23; yards long. Choice of & Ilovely shades. his Once-a-Year Event! l(gck). Rhino Crepe 1,28 Dull, rough acetate weave named “Rhino”—with lustrous satin back. In 11 Autumn col- ors correct for dresses and suits. 39 inches wide Lansburgh’s—Silks—Third Floor Canton Crepe Special, yd. 98(: Pure silk in a heavy (weighted) quality. 39-in. width. Soft lustrous finish. Choice of 11 lovely new shades including black. Anniversary Special. @ For Slip-overs @ For Draperies @ For Pillows @ For Scarfs @ For Beadspreads “Serge-Like” is the only we know for describing this fine smooth cretonne that’s almost indestructible in it's wearing construction. Gorgeous ) g 36-in. Famous A. B. C. Printed Percales Regular 25c¢ Yd. In patterns as numerous and lovely as the Autumn leaves themselves. Designs appro- priate for bedspreads, drapes, quilts, etc. Every yard - anteed fast color. Yar 19¢ 25¢ Cotton Striped Outing White ground with stripes of different widths. Right weight for pajamas, gowns and children’s wear. 38-in. width., Anni- versary special value. Yd. 19 39-in. Rayon Twill Lining Guaranteed to wear—both well and long. One of Anniversary Sale special purchases of real value. Choice of rust, grey, wine or black. BuyY znough for wants this winter. tan, your 37- Lonsdurph's—Third Floor ('3 terns that fairly stand out from the. fabric—in_ vivid. all-over floral designs, brilliant bouquet effects and small conservative motifs. Every -yard 36-inch width. Predominating colors to enhance any decorative scheme. One of the outstanding Anni- versary Sale offerings—priced for “wind-up” week at this dra- matic saving—31c on every yard. Custom - Made “Serge - Like” Slip C (for any 2-pc. suite ar‘:;": cushions) 21-95