Evening Star Newspaper, May 9, 1940, Page 32

Funds and Legislation To Cut Fire Hazards Backed by Bolles Rhgde Island Avenue Citizens’ Association Marks Anniversary AMrming his belief in annual in- spection to determine fire hazard conditions of all buildings in the District, Representative Bolles, a member of the House District Com- mittee, last night pledged efforts to obtain sufficient appropriations and legislation in Congress and by implementing a broad educational program in public schools as a means of lowering fire destruction. Mr. Bolles also criticized the Police Department as being inefficient and declared that the streets of Wash- ington were constantly littered with trash. Addressing the 32d annual cele- bration of the founding of the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens’ As- sociation, Mr. Bolles described some of his findings in 47 local buildings he had inspected, and declared, “I hate to think of the hundreds of structures that should be condemned as fire traps due to bad wiring alone.” The Representative told of apartment houses and private resi- dences that offer dangers in archi- tectural design, construction mate- rials and in faulty or inadequate alarm systems, and cited an instance where a local theater, condemned by inspection 10 years ago, is still in operation. Favors Two-Platoon System. Mr. Bolles criticized the recent layoff of Fire Department person- nel, viewing it as a large factor in the percentage increase of fire de- struction in Washington. He also scored the long working hours of firemen as “depriving the depart- ment of its utmost efficiency” and favored the two-platoon system. The speaker said that youths of every home should be instructed to detect possible fire hazards in order to aid regular fire inspectors. The Representative, turning to local crime problems, termed the present police setup as “terribly in- efficient, not as to personnel, but regarding the existence of authority that is divided four or five ways.” Mr. Bolles, declaring efficient co- ordination between the different branches as practically impossible, advocated abolishing the park police and combining the metropolitan, building and Capitol police forces. Favors Elective Council. Mr. Bolles also discussed local gov- ernment reorganization, expressing favor of a form embracing a city manager with plenary powers and an elective council of local citizens. He termed the lack of vote in the Dis- trict as an “outrage and criminal condition” and declared that resi- dents “will not have the right to consider themselves citizens until the vote is granted.” The House District Committee is powerless, he said. “It has the leeway of & hand- cuffed man with an Oregon boot who is locked up in & jail cell. If the Commissioners or the Budget Bureau disapproves of & piece of legislation, it doesnt have a chance. “We haven't done s thing this session except some awful heavy thinking. I'd like to see the Dis- trict Committee abolished and me along with it.” Mr. Bolles continued: “No member of the District Com- mittee was consulted by the Appro- priations Committee before the Dis- trict appropriation was sent to the floor of the House. This is typi- cal of the divided responsibility throughout all parts of the District government.” The association condemned the practice of intrastate livestock trucks halting at gasoline service sta- tions in residential areas ‘t‘hereby creating a public nuisance and tend- ing to reduce property values of com- munities.” H. N. Ware, chairman of the Fire and Police Committee, reported that Representative Ran- dolph has promised action to surb the practice. The Neely bill to abolish compulsory block-booking of motion pictures in the District was indorsed unanimously. Opposition was voted the so-called Civil Rights Act for the District sponsored by Representative Seccombe. 8. S. Symons, president, recounted the history of the association. Capt¥| Sidney J. Marks of No. 12 precinct presented the association with a Police Boys' Club membership plaque. Last night’s meeting, held in Woodridge Subbranch Library, was presided over by Harold J. Clay. "Dido” Tulip Wins Best Flower Honor “Dido,” a deep rose tulip, won for Mrs. George “U. Graff of Ta- koma Park first honors for the best flower in the 25th annual tulip show of the Takoma Horticultural Club. The show opened last night in the Takoma Park branch of the Washington Public Library and closes tonight at 9 o’clock. Miss Lois Wellington, also of Ta- koma Park, captured second hon- ers with a "Vesta” variety of white and also the silver cup for her score of 20 points, the highest in the exhibition. Third honors went to J. Preston Swecker, who ex- hibited a maroon “Velvet King.” The judge of the show was Clar- ence C. Garr of Rockville, Md. Students to Give Play The Oxon Hill (Md.) High School Dramatic Club will present a mys- tery play, “Spooky Tavern,” at 8:15 pm. tomorrow. The comedy, directed by Berger Bankston and Miss Evelyn L. 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Dissatisfac- of | tion with the Washington Chest Social Agencies said today a written lxfim on the .dvh‘:.&m% of retain- membership e Washington Community Chest will be submifted ‘was expressed at the council meet- ing at which the study was ordered. Mr. Bryan declined to comment on the committee’s recommenda- tions until the report is made at the meeting on May 23. Pilot Lands in Jungle through the jungle, during which he had to live on wild fruits. Finally yeaching a farm, he rode horseback to Corintho. WOODWARD & LOTHROP 10™11"F Avp G STREETS Prone Dlsmicr §300 On Sale Tomorrow Morning at 9:30 O’Clock Worthwhile Savings on Delicious Candies and Coffee Tasty Hord Condies . . . many flavors, both hard and with soft centers. Lime, black walnut, peppermint - and date in the de- licious assortment. 30: Special, pound..__ Tax Foop Suor, ElcHTH FLOOR, —Express Elevator Service. W & L Special Coffee . . . wonderful, full-bodied, fra- grant coffee, our own spe- cial blend. 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Now $§1 30 Sports Suits of Shetland wools and novelty wool-and= rayon weaves, Man-tailored and bolero styles in black- and-white checks or pastels. Sizes 12 to 18. Were $5.95 and $7.95. 50 Skirts in two-toned stripes. Gored and pleated styles, some with slide-fastened plackets. In black and white, gray and white, navy and white, beige and white, pale blue and white and a few plain colors. Sizes 24 to 30. Were $1.95 and more. Now. 12 pairs Mannish Cut Wool Flannel Slacks in navy, black and gray. Sizes 12 to 20. Were $3.25. Now. $1.95 DOWN STAIRS STORE, SPORTSWEAR. - Women’s Shoes, $]-95 Less than V; price 175 pairs of dress shoes of patent leather, calf, wool gabardine and suede. Navy, tan, black, brown. Mostly with high heels, some with open toes. Sizes 4%, to 9; widths AAA to B, but not in every style. DoWN STAIRS STORE. Misses’ and Women's Afternoon Dresses, 2% Less than Y, price 130 of plain-colored and printed rayons. Broken size ranges and one-of-a-kind in some styles. Sizes 12 to 20, 36 to 44 and 161, to 2415, DOWN STAIRS STORE, DRESSES. Misses’ Suits, * isses’ Suits, *5 Were $7.95 and more 25 soft suits with high button necklines and gored skirts. Of wool flannel, jersey and basket weave. {le g’usltsy pink, blue, aqua, beige and navy. Sizes 12 Misses’ Wool Plaid Sports Coats in box styles. Aqua, pink and gold-color. Sizes 12 to 20. Were $12.95. Now, $7.50 10 Misses’ Tailored Suits of wool worsted and wool-and- rayon twill. Straight and gored skirt styles. In black and navy. Sizes 12, 16, 18 and 20. Were $10.95 and $13.95. Now __ N e N e o $7.50 4 Misses' vy Three-piece Suits of Hockanum wool fabrics. Sizes 14, 16 and 18. Were $29.75. Now DowN STAIRS STORE, COATS AND SUITS. Men's Shirts, 88¢ Irregulars of higher priced shirts 450 in a good assortment of striped, plain colored and white cotton broadcloth shirts. Collar- attached style; full cut sizes 14 to 17. 100 Silk Pocket Handkerchiefs in blues, browns, wine, gray and greens. Were 50c each. Now. 34 pairs Men’s or Young Men’s Sports Slacks of cotton-and- wool or cotton corduroy. Blues, wines, greens; sizes 30 to 36. Less than % price --- 8145 900 pairs Men’s Sample Hose of rayon-and-cotton. Regular . - and anklet styles in white, blue, green, brown stripes or plaids. Sizes 10 to 11%. Special 18¢; § pairs for §1 195 pairs Men’s Pajamas that are slightly soiled or mussed. Coat and Slipover styles of cotton broadcloth or flannelette. Also plain color sleep coats of all cotton. Blue, green, brown. Sizes A to D. Less than !4 price 75¢ 29 Men’s Wool or Rayon Scarfs in red or white. Less than 3 price DOWN STAIRS STORE. Boys’ Jackets and Sweaters S|.45 Were $195, $2.95 and more 17 cotton corduroy jackets in brown and gray. Slide-fastened fronts; lined with cotton flannel- ette. Sizes 4, 10 and 12. 3 10 wool coat sweaters with slide-fastened fronts. Blue and gray. Sizes 30, 34 and 36. 55 wool crew neck sweaters in blue and gray. Sizes 28 to 36. 12 wool sweater suits with cotton shirts and wool flannel shorts. Blue. Sizes 5 to 10. 80 Cotton Rugby Suits of cotton gabardine. Two-piece suits consisting of coats and shorts in white. Sizes 5 to 10. Ir- regular of suits that would be $2.95 if perfect. Special $1.95 10 Youths’ Four-piece Prep Suits, consisting of coat, vest and two pairs of long trousers. Wool-and-rayon. Navy, gray tweed, brown. Sizes 15, 19, 20, 21 and 22. Were $16.50. Now 64 Boys’ Two-piece Suits with cotton shirts and shorts of cotton corduroy or wool flannel. Blue and brown. Sizses 5 to 10. Were $1.95. Now. 95¢ Down STARs STORE. Women's Gloves 42¢ Were 65c and more 50 pairs of rayon gloves in black, Necklaces and Bracelets, 35¢ each Were 58c and more Juniors’ Dresses 82.75 Were $395 and more 142 of rayon crepe in dark col- ors; also a few in light colors and prints. Sizes 11 to 17. 53 Rayon Crepe Dresses in me- dium light colors and prints. Also some wool-and-rayon combi- nations in broken sizes 11 to 17. Were $7.95. Now $4.45 16 Juniors’ Rayon Crepe Froc! in dark colors. Broken sizes 11 to 17. Less than % price___95¢ Down Stams Srons, JuwNior Misses. o B Girls’ Apparel, 65¢ Was $1 and more 133 pieces, including cotton print frocks, mostly in dark colors; dark wool felt hats and & few dark wool sweaters. Sizes 7 to 14. 99 pieces Girls’ Apparel, includ- ing rayon crepe and taffeta dresses in dark colors, cotton- and-wool skating jackets in bright prints and plain colors, and & few wool sweaters in dark colors. Sizes 8 to 16 in group. Were $1.95 and more. Now 95¢ 10 Spring Wool Coats and Suits in dark colors, Broken sizes 8 to 14. Less than 1, price, $2.75 91 pieces Girls’ Apparel, includ- ing & few cotton union suits, cotton combinations, wool berets in light colors and some rayon scarfs in dark colors. Broken sizes 8 to 14. Were 58c and more. Down Stams Storr, GILs. Juveniles” Apparel 75¢ Were $1 and more 230 pieces, including boys’ cot- ton wash suits, the majority in dark colors; toddlers’ cotton dresses in light shades; wool knit pastel caps, and cotton velveteen hat and muff sets in dark colors. Sizes 1 to 6 in group. 127 pieces, including Toddlers' Cotton Dresses in light colors; Infants’ White Cotton Bonnets. Sizes 1 to 4 in group. WGI‘E::: 67 pieces Juvenile Apparel, in- cluding boys’' cotton wash suits in dark colors and red wool plaid jackets, Sizes 3 to 6. Chair without a tray. Was $3.95. $2.25 1 We painted ivory color, five drawers. Slightly scratched. Was %5’ Girls’ Shoes, $1%° Were $395 pairs in dress and sports les. Black patent leather, tan brown and white elk (oxfords crepe rubber soles). Broxen ; widths AAA to B. Not Remnants—But Specially Priced On Sale Friday Morning at 9:30 O’Clock Pretty Sheer “Fruit of the Loom” Cotton Blouses In regular stock $1—now 7 8¢ - Men’s Washable Cotton Sports Slacks, *1° 180 pairs at a handsome savings, thanks to a special purchase. Well-tailored slacks with slide-fastened flys and pleated fronts. In woven striped cottons—light, medium and dark shades of Have sold in stock $I 9.75 this season at $32.50 12 in all—offering you the maximum drawer space at a minimum of floor space. Handsome simple design that har- monizes well with other 18th Century furniture. Effective Colonial-type hdardware. Bxoroox FurwrroRe, Firra Froon. Annual Savings on Beaufiful Blooming Azaleas Azalea Hinodegiri 10 to 12 inchoceeeo____ 8] 15 to 18 inch__________$].95 12 to 15 inch_________ $].49 18 to 24 inch_________.$2.49 Ganoex Srorion, Eranr Froos—Express Elevator Service, - 320 blouses of this famous cotton fabric—in organdy, batiste and crisp pique. All made to wear inside or outside your skirts—all washable, of course. Buy now for your Summer- long needs. White only—eight different styles. Sizes 32 to 40 DoOWN STAIRS STORE, SPORTSWEAR, Thrifty Buys in Boys’ Cotton Underwear, 19¢ 100 White Cotton Undershirts of combed yarns. Sises 26 to 34. Bpecial oo mm e e 90 150 Boys’ Cotton Print Undershorts with elastic sides and gripper yoke fronts. Sanforized-shrunk (will not shrink more than 1%). Sizes 24 to 34. Special 19¢ 100 Boys’ Cotton Knit Brief Shorts of combed yarn. Elastic waistbands and front openings. Reinforced to give them better wear. Small, medium and large sizes. Special 1%¢ DowN STAms STORE. Boys Like the Cool Comfort of Cotton Sports Shorts Now at savings, 68° pairs of washable cotton shoris in light colors and pat- itable for school or play. Full-cut style, well tailored elastic waistband. Sises 6 to 16. blue, green, brown and gray. Sizes 29 to 432. DowN SrtAams STORE. Men Stock Up on Woashable Summer Ties —now special 25¢ 600 full-length cotton seersucker ties in & host of handsome patterns. Stripes and piaids in blue, green, brown, wine, gray Misses’ and Women's Dresses At smart savings, $5*° and 37 200 oue-piece and jacket dresses and & few with their own wool coats. Of printed and plain rayon crepes, in sises 12 to 20; 36 to 44 and 16! to 24l3. Were $7.95 and more. Re- duced to $5.35 120 one-piece and jacket dresses and s few wool coat en- sembles. Solid color and printed rayons. Sizes 12 to 20; 36 to 44 and 16%; to 24%2. Were $10.95 and $1395. Reduced 0 .