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Bible Story Telling Finals Begin Tomorrow Finals in the annual Bible Story Telling Contest, conducted by the Religious Work Department of the Central Young Men's Christian As- sociation, in co-operation with the District of Columbia Sunday School Association, will be held tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in the “Y” building, 1736 G street NwW. Finals for the senior boys and girls will be at 8 pm. tomorrow. J. A, Patterson, jr., chairman of the Contest Committee and vice presi- dent of the Sunday School Associa- tion, will preside.. Judges will be M. D. Lamborne, W. W. Everett, jr., and E. P.-Cunningham. Finals for junior boys will be held Tuesday evening, with Leslie L. Bowers, jr., president of the Young People’s. Conference, presiding, and the judges will be the Rev. Harry V. Porter, pastor of Westminster Pres- byterian Church; R. H. Gaber, boys’ work secretary of the Y. M. C. A, and the Rev. Leslie L. Bowers, pastor of Fifteenth Street Christian Church. ‘The finals for the junior girls will be held Wednesday evening, with THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, APRIL 28, 1940—PART ONE. Chester Jones presiding, and the following judges: Dr. Charles E. Resser, president of the District of Columbia Sunday School Associa- tion; Mrs. Page McK. Etchison and Cari N. Hilley, a vice president of the Sunday School Association. Page McK. Etchison, religious work director of the Y. M. C. A, will present awards each night to the winners. Fifty-Years-in-Business Club Meets Tomorrow The annual meeting of the Na- tional Pifty-Years-in-Business Club will be held at 7 pm. tomorrow at the Willard Hotel. Principal speak- ers and their subjects will be Sena~ tor Clark of Missouri, “Government, Then and Now,* and T. Russ Hill, president of Rexair, Inc., Detroit, “After Pifty Years, What James Geddes Stahlman, pub- lisher of the Nashville (Tenn.) Banner, will preside at the meeting, and the Rev. Oliver J. Hart, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church, will deliver the invocation. Music will be furnished by the Willard Music Bureau Concert Ensemble, with Stephen Gray, soloist. ‘The Washington Hospitality Com- mittee for the session includes H. P. Somerville, George D. Horning, jr.; Archer L. Haycock, Joe H. Reynolds, Granville Gude, Jay P. Conger, Alexander F. Jones and their wives, and John W. Hardell. g Anniversary Mass : The Catholic University Confer- ence of Clerics and Religious of the Cathotic Students’ Mission Crusade will celebrate its 10th anniversary next Sunday with a solemn mass at 10:30 am. The Very Rev. Ignatius Smith, O. P., dean of the school of Children of Colonists Set Up Chapter Here A chapter of the National Soclety, Children of the American Colonists, has been ted in the Dis~ trict, Miss Edith Louise Wire, ma- tional president general, announced yesterday. Signing the certificate of incor- poration were Miss Wire, Mrs. Robert Bruce Folson of Salt Lake City, national vice president, and Mrs. Frank B. Steele, Mrs. Andrew philosophy at the university, will/J. Sanford and Miss Lillian A, Nor- preach the sermon. F STREEY AT 7th L JRMISY \PPAREL. .. 72 Posece 10 ORIG. 1095 to 14.95 PRINT DRESSES Jacket dresses and cos- . tume ensembles. Broken 5 48 sizes 9 to 15 ° 6 Orig. 14.95 Dresses . . Rayon crepes . . mostly solid colors. Sizes 9 to 15 | 6 Orig. 16.95 Dresses . . Rayon jerseys . . rayon crepe jocket dresses - _ 8.48 % Orig. 17.95 Dresses . . Black and navy rayon sheers; Glenbrook navy rayon crepe. - ---897 8 Orig. 22.95 Dresses . . Navy sheer jacket dresses; black and navy Glenbrook crepe ensembles; navy long torso ensemble. Broken sizes 9 to 15 11.48 S Orig. 10.95 2-Pc. Suits . . Flonnels and shep- herd checks. Sizes 9 to 15 5.48 (Young Washingtonian Shop, Third Floor) 75 Orig. 1.39 Printed Cotton - Batiste Gowns Hand detailed! Colorful € prints; long and fitted. Reg- 69 ular sizes = 10 Orig. 65c Rayon Panties . . Nationally famous make; tearose 29 14 Orig. $2 Rayon Gowns, Cotton Knit P, J.'s . . Nationally famous make. _ 99¢ 8 Orig. 2.25 Satin Secrete Slips . . Weighted silk Satin: Steanose: e cu - SEas 5ol ot TN 5 ORIG. 7.95 JUNIOR MISSES' DRESSES Prints, crepes, ‘rayon jer- seys. Broken sizes 11 3 99 (- S SR L] 15 Orig. 12.95 to 16.95 2-Pc. Suits . . Tweeds, worsteds, herringbones, shetlands; 9 to 15...6.48 12 Orig. 16.95 Spring Coats . . Tweeds, pastel plaids, fleeces, shetlands. Sizes 11 to 17____8.48 5 Orig. 22.95 Exclusive California Suits . . 2-Pc. combinations and solid colors. Sizes 11 to 15_.11.48 2 Orig. 29.95 Exclusive Bolero 3-Pc. Suits . . Twill + . dotted pique blouse. Black, navy. Size 12--14.97 10 Orig. 29.95 Spring Coats . . Exclusives and California sports types; fleeces, plaids, tweeds. Broken sizes 9 to 17 14.97 50 Orig. $2 Gowns, Slips, Panties Lacy and tailored! Rayon P crepe and rayon satins and 99 silk. Panties with fitted tops 20 Orig. $3 Lingerie . . Hand-made silk slips, rayon satin gowns and panties____________ 1.49 5 Orig. $4 Rayon Satin Gowns, lace trimmed-__1.99 5 Orig. $6 Silk Gowns, lace trimmed styles____2.99 (Lingerie Department. Main Floor) BETTER DRESSES ... 72 Facce 85 ORIG. 14.95 TO $25 EVENING DRESSES Y47 v 12.50 Designers’ original samples included. Spe- cial purchase plus dresses taken from higher-priced assortments! One-piece and jacket styles; prints, black, white, colors. Sizes 10 to 18; a few women's. 19 Orig. 14.95 and 16.95 Dresses . . Rayon crepes! One piece, jackets, boleros. Black, navy and pas- tels. Sizes 10 to 20 .. a few women's______7.47 7 Orig. 22.95 Dresses . . 1-piece street and after- noon dresses; black, colors n 32 ORIG. 14.95 to 16.95 ENSEMBLES T AT v 847 Special purchase plus ensembles taken from higher-priced assortments! Plain and printed rayon crepe dresses with wool coats; 4-way suits; rayon crepe jacket en- sembles. Sizes 10 to 20. 3 Orig. 29.95 3-Pc. Jacket Suits . . Rayon crepe skirt; pique blouse; fitted black and white check coat. Sizes 12 to 16 1 Orig. 39.95 Jacket Ensemble . . Navy; fitted jacket. Size 16 -19.97_ (Better Dress Shop. Third Floor.) COATS AND SUITS. .. 72 Fedce 4 Orig. 22.95 3-Pc. Spring Wardrobe Suits . . Blue, pink, beige. Sizes 12 to 18 3 Orig. 22.95 Reefer Suits . . 2-Pec. plaid suit; full length coat. Sizes 12 to 16 11.47 4 Orig. 39.95 Fur Trimmed Winter Coats . Misses’, women'’s, half sizes " 4 Orig. 29.95 3-Pe. Spring Suits + « Untrimmed; rose, blue. &izes 16 and 18._ --14.97 3 Orig. 49.95 Coats . . Armour fox trimmed; sizes 0 and 40; untrimmed, size 18 19.88 S O;ig. 39.95 Society Brand Coats . . Herringbone tweed; sizes 14 to 40 L} 19.97 7 Orig. $45 Wolf Trimmed 3-Pc. Suits . . Black, navy, blue; sizes 16 to 42 22.47 2 Orig. 69.95 Finer Winter Coats fox trim; Russian lamb. Size 42 _ (Better Coat Shop, Third. Floor.) 600 PAIRS WOMEN’S ORIG. 115 SILK HOSE Famous make! 2, 3 and 4 thread; some service weights. Every pair perfect; all sizes in assortment, but not in every type. While 600 pairs last. 240 Prs. Orig. 50c Women’s Socks Fine lisle novelty weave. Pastels and C white. Special, pair 25 28 240 Prs. Orig. 35¢ Women's Socks Mesh lisle with turned down cuffs and lastex lse tops. Pair_ 420 Prs. Famous Make Orig. 1.35 Silk Hese . . . 3-thread, lace top; 4-thread, stretch top-.68¢ (Women's Hosiery, Main Floor.) ton, honorary national vice presi- dents, all of Washington. The C. Campfire Supper Slated The Center Hiking Club of the Jewish Community Center, Six- teenth and Q streets N. will sponsor a campfire supper May 15 in Rock Creek Park. In the event of rain the supper will be held at the Community Center. Scavenger Hunt Planned The Service Council wili sponsor & scavenger hunt and dance Sat- urday, May 4, st the Jewish Com- munity gg"r, Rs“l::nnfll and Q W. is streets Borasky Marionette Club Show The Junior League Marionette Club will give a showing of “Hansel and Greta” in the Little Theater at Friendship House, 619 D street S.E., Tuesday at 3:45 pm. The program has been arranged by Mrs. Thomas Knowles. COATS AND SUITS... 72 Prsce 7 Orig. 19.95 Women's 3-Pc. Suits . . Oatmeal and blue all wool monotones. Sizes 38 to 44 9.99 16 Orig. 39.95 Fur Trimmed Coats . . Broken sizes for misses and women._ 26 Orig. 29.95 Fur Trimmed Coats . . Handsome fur trims. Broken sizes for misses, women, gc;lé 7 Orig. $25 Fur Trimmed Winter Coats . sizes for misses and women (Thrift Coat Bhop. Third Floor.) THRIET DRESSES ... 72 Pocce 60 ORIG. 3.99 DAYTIME DRESSES Colorful stripe Teco cloth and printed rayon crepe; all washable. Sizes 9 to 1‘99 17 and 12 to 44 50 Orig. 6.95 Daytime Dresses . . Special purchase included. Rayon alpaca crepes; rayon prints and print combinations, pastel rayon sheers. Sizes 14 to;20 andpdaxro 48 - = - - -7u - Ted 3.47 50 Orig. $2 Daytime Dresses . . Printed rgyon crepes; light and dark grounds. Sizes 14 to 209 in 50 ORIG. 10.95 DAYTIME DRESSES Wool redingotes, rayon pastel sheers and prints; mostly small sizes; rayon crepe print lined or un- ° lined wool coats 15 Orig. 12.95 Daytime Dresses . . Original sam- ples; mostly one of a kind; rayon chiffon prints and pastels. Misses’ sizes -.6.47 35 Orig. 3.99 Unlined Wool Toppers boxy and fitted. Sizes 14 to 44__ 15 Orig. 7.95 Maternity Dresses . . Prints and solid color rayon crepes; some with jackets. Sizes 12 020, St oodat e TRl R (R 3.47 (Thrift Shop Dresses, Third Floor) SPORTSWEAR ... 72 Drice 120 ORIGINAL 3.99 SLACK SETS Nublin spun rayon; rose, blue, aqua, maize, rust, wine, purple and navy. Sizes 14 to 20 in assort- 1.99 100 Orig. 2.99 Playsuits . . Printed rayon crepe, with button front skirt. Sizes 12 and 14 $1 25 Orig. 2.99 Blouses . . Rayon diagonal crepe and pure silk chiffon. Aquo, wine, rust. Broken sizes 34 to 40 . --1.49 150 ORIG. 2.99 FLAXSEED SHIRTS, SHORTS Rayon-and-cotton con- vertible collar shirts; full pleated shorts. Rose, l 09 green, aqua, blue, char- L] treuse. Sizes 12 to 20__ 8 Orig. 7.99 Hand-made Yolonde Blouses . Pure silk satin; grey, gold. 32 and 34.______2.49 25 Orig. 5.99 Printed Rayon Crepe Dresses . . Light and dark grounds Broken sizes 12 to 20 (Sportswear Shop. Third Fioor) 154 Pairs Original $4 to 6.75 Women’s Shoes Fashion Mode and Young Washingtonian Shoes exclusive with The Hecht Co. Patent and elasticized gabardine step-in pumps! Sandal types! Arch-support ties! Open and closed toe models. Black, tan, navy. Sizes 312 to 9 ® in assortment. 110 Prs. Women’s Orig. $2 House Slippers $ Rayon satin D'Orsay cut slippers; open toes; trimmed with rayon velvet; Dutch wedge l heel. Also “scuffs” in small sizes; leather soles. Sizes 3% to 8 in group (Women's Shoes, Main Floor.) 7.50 Famous Foundations Rite Form foundations and ‘Slim Efect’ Girdles for average and larger 3 75 figures. Sizes 26 to 29 and 35, e 36, 48 and 38 to 40. 1.59 Maids’ Uniforms Poplin. Short sleeves; detachable buttons. Stripes, checks and plain 77(9 colors. Sizes 12 to 46 in assortment. $10 Lastex Foundations For average figures. Rayon ba- tiste with lace uplift bras. Sizes 4 95 34 and 36. L $2 Juniors’ Lastex Panties Rayon satin front panel for added support. Small, medium aond large sizes. For dress s - . . for daytime and sports wear. (Corset and Uniform Department, Third Floor.) BLOUSES, NECKWEAR, HATS, 1, Price Orig. 1.19 Rayon Jersey Blouses Cardigan types in street shades; a few pastels. Sizes 32 to 49(! Orig. $1 Corduroy Sash Beits Attractive street shades; for your 290 skirts and dresses—-— ¢ HALF-PRICE SALE! Women’s 1.99 HATS 99° ts, st ond f.b ics in variety of styles! Tur- ::'ns! S;mn:sll and nn(cdium brims. Calots! Black ond colors. -QnDinery, Third Fieer) Reg. $1 Crisp White Neckwear ?rgmdies, piq#eshond acy types. igh or low neckline types__ 49(9 .1.19 Women's Novelty Hats’ Street shades and pastels. Not all head- sizes in group. 5“0 . Main Floor.) 15 ORIGINAL 3.99 to 19.99 Women’s Housecoats 99° » §.99 Many one of a kind and price! Rayon satins! Rayon taffetas! Rayon velvets! Flannels! All over lace!- Sizes 12 te 20 in group. (Mousecosts, Third Floor) Personal Hygiene Needs 1, PRICE AND LESS 7 Orig. 35¢ Adhesive Tape 48 Orig. $1 Kleinert's Sanitary Aprons end Saniscants 25¢ 24 Orig. $2 Kleinert's Foundations stretch 11 Orig. $3 Kleinert's Studiflex Garments . . counter soiled. Sizes 30 and 32________ 1.50 Toiletries . . . 15 Price 190 Orig. 25¢ Woodbury Rouge and Lipstsick .12¢ 38 Orig. 59 Leather Top Compacts 9 Orig. 42¢ Durham Duplex Razor Blades.._19¢ 36 Orig. 50c Pure Bristle Tooth Brushes___25¢ 25 Orig. $1 3-Way Mirrors_ G-256 90 Orig. 50c Woodbury’s Lotions, Lipsticks_25¢ 305 Orig. $1 to 3.85 Wembledon Lavencer Bath 50¢c to 1.83 3 Orig. 1.75 Cut Glass Powder Jars 88¢c 2 Orig. $2 Bath Sprays -_-$1 26 Orig. $2 Evans Cloisonne Loose Powder Com- pacts $1 55 Orig. $2 and 3.75 Cutex Manicure Sets (dis- continued) ______ $1 and 1.39 89 Orig. 3.50 and $6 Molyneux “Connu’ Eau de Cologhe .~ - Z Lo il O iV endiV9S 18 Orig. $2 DuPont Hand Mirrors $1 27 Orig. $2 DuPont Pure Bristle Hair Brushes_$1 3 Orig. $2 Caron’s Face Powder. 1 5 Orig. 3.30 Ayer’s Face Powder (dlsconfimilezd; 14 Orig. 2.50 Roger & Gallet Bath Soap . . Boscjioft GF - T b - AU N sy 1.28 6 Orig. $3 Atomizers and Cut Glass !’awder‘J;ros 3 Orig. $1S Electric Shavers__.________ 2550 16 Orig. 9.95 DuPont Dresser Sets . . 4 p|’ec4e; 6 Orig. 7.95 Men's Travel Sets . . in leather case 3.97 16 Orig. 7.95 Evans’ 3-Pc. Dresser Sets__3.95 (Personal Hygiene and Tollet Accessories, Main Floor) Gloves, Handbags, Umbrellas 1, PRICE 50 Orig. $2 and $3 Handbags . . Tufted and grain leathers; black and brown, and pastel doe- skins ___ £ 1 25 Orig. $1 Hondbags . . Simulated patent and grain leathers. Green, red, black, brow;a 50¢ 4 Orig. $2 Pliofilm Jockets ____ 21 Prs. Orig. 50c Toe Rubbers_ 4 Orig. $10 Men’s Umbrellos._ _ 65 Prs. Women’s 1.59 Leather Gloves . . Kid and cape; broken size and color assortment_69¢ 50 Prs. Women'’s Orig. 79¢ and $1 Fabric Gloves . - Novelty styles; pastel colors 9 (3 Prs., $1) (Gloves, Handbags, etc. Main Floor) Jewelry Specials 1, PRICE 107 Orig. $1 Compacts. 2 for $1 19 Orig. $2 and $4 Rhinestone Duetto Pin Clips $1 and $2 87 Orig. $2 Simulated Pearl Necklaces 71 Orig. $2 Costume Rings . (Jewelry Department, Main Floor) Stationery Specials 1, PRICE 26 Orig. $1 Autograph Albums . . Green, brvs\;n c Oc 33 Orig. 59¢ to 79¢ Desk Pads with Blotters_29¢ 7 Boxes Orig. 9.95 Imported Mah Jong Tiles_4.97 30 Doz. Orig. 60c Doz. Yellow Pencils . . . Soft, hard, medium leads doz., 29¢ 200 Pieces Orig. 50c to 4.50 Leather and Leatherette Photo Albums, Scrop Books, etc., 25¢ to 2.25 4 Orig. 18.50 to 25.50 Mah Jong Sets 9.25 to 12.75 6 Orig. 6.50 to 24.75 Parker & Schaeffer Pen and Pencil Bases . . discontinued styles 3.25 to 1235 (Stationery Department, Main Floor)