Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1942, Page 11

Liner Trapped by War| During World Trip Is Safe in U. S. Port Passengers Pitched In To Help Camouflage American Ship | B the Associated Press. HOBOKEN, N. J., Jan. 8 —Trapped in the Indian Ocean on her maiden voyage by the outbreak of war be- | tween America and tae Axis powers, | a sleek, American ship put into port yesterdav with 65 passengers who pitched in to help the crew paint the ship a wartime gray. Naval regulations prevented the captain from detailing how he brought the ship home safely" through dangerous waters on a round-the-world trip, but passen- gers praised his seamanship and naval efficiency. The captain re- ceived Navy orders from the moment of the Japanese attack on Honolulu to the ship's arrival here. Camouflaged at Sea. The ship was equipped for black- outs when she left New York three and a half months ago. She was camouflaged in a rolling sea in two days with the women passengers slinging paint brushes and pails | cheerfully. An Indian docter-scientist, C. G. Pandit, worked alongside of Ameri- can ambulance drivers from Syria, | with refugees from Yugoslavia and Americans from all parts of Africa. He will join the Rockefeller Founda- tion as a bacteriologist. Samuel Weiss, 65,. who said he would live in Chicago, said the Nazis Missing Persons “Those having information concerning persons reported missing should communicate with the Public Relations Squad of the Police Department, Na- tional 4000 | | | Mildred Miller, 19, 5 feet 4 inches, | wearing a tweed salt and pepper coat and blue sweater, green shirt, military shoes, light hose; missing from 618 A street N.E. since Tuesday. | Edward Clarke, 41, 5 feet 6 inches, 1150 pounds, light brown skin, wear- ing gray overcoat, light brown | trousers, light gray hat; has been | N.W. since Tuesday. ‘War firinéglfilérn Hearth To-Big Chicago Hospital BY the Associated Press. CHICAGO, Jan. 8.—Because of war conditions, the Cook County | plane circled at a low altitude as if ‘ Hospital, one of the largest in the world, is faced by an intern shortage | | for the first time in its 77 years of | | existence and is calling for interns | from any part of the United States. Dr. Ole C. Nelson, assistant warden | of the hospital, which formerly re- stricted its internships to graduates of medical colleges in Cook County, | said today any qualified graduate of a medical school accredited by the American Medical Association was eligible to apply. taken into the armed services so rapidly that the hospital's waiting list had been exhausted. Until a few years ago the hospital always had from 50 to 150 waiting appli- | cants. | 130 pounds, brown eyes, red hair, | missing from 2226 Georgia avenue Dr. Nelson said interns had been | THE EVENING STAR, Plane Dive in James River Kills Three Army Flyers By the Associated Press. LANGLEY FIELD, Va., Jln 88— Three Army fivers were killed and four injured last night when a B-18 i bambardment plane plunged into the James River near here during a snowstorm. " The dead were listed as Corpl. | Harold E. Decker, New Milford, Pa.; | Pvt. Dusan J. Oranec, Monaca, Pa., | and Pvt. James B. Shannon, Forest, Va. ‘The plane, with bodies of the three | | men still aboard, sank after a tuf | men. These are Maj. E. P. Hampton, pilot; Capt. Carl R. Russel, co-pilot; | Aviation Cadet Robert W. Wert, mvigltor and Pvt. Willlam E. Mec- | | Kinley, all taken to a Newport News ! hospital with undetermined injuries. Residents near the river said the | seeking a landing site and thfll | crashed into the water at 9:30 p.m. A tug was called from the Newport | News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. and the injured men were brought to the hospital. Eire has a bicycle-: stenlinx craze, one county judge trying 20 cases in ! a week. Dr. Joth F|e|d DENTIST 406 7th ST NW. MEt 925 Third Floor, Woolworth Building :hnd rescued four officers and crew- | Dutch Envoy Presents Papers at Chungking By the Associated Press. CHUNGKING, China, Jan. 8.— Baron Casper van Breugel Douj former Netherlands Minister Athens, today presented his creden- tials as Minister to Chungking to President Lin Sen, bringing to full strength the A. B. C. D. powers representation in the Chinese capital. Netherlands delegation to the Wash- ington Conference in 1921 and was Counsellor of the Netherlands Lega- tlno:rlxl at Washington from 1933 to [ County Red CrossrPluns {New Nutrition Class Special Dispatch to The Btar, LEESBURG, Va., Jan. 8.—Mrs. David N. Rust, Leesburg District canteen chairman, Loudoun County WASHAINGTON, b. The baron was secretary to the | C, THURSDAY, Chapter, American Red Cross, an- nounces that another nutrition class will start at 3:30 p.m. tomor- row. The classes will be held in the Leesburg School and will be in- structed by Miss Anne Floyd Dick, county home demonstration agent. The canteen service also an- nounces that there will be a mass feeding class started at 3:30 pm. January 12, under the direction of Miss Grace Jenkins, Leesburg | High School economics teacher. Je‘rsey— Mayor to E;d 153 Years of Public Life BY the Associated Press. MAHWAH, N. J._—-After 58 years in public life, 75-year-old Mayor James Devine has retired to his farm to raise flowers and vegetables. During his career he held every elective office in the township and He says now, “Public life is a fine thing for young folks, but not so good for old folks.” Semi-Annua several county and State positions. | JANUAKY 8, 1v=2 Monigomery Veterans ToDirect Birthday Fete Senator Radcliffe, Democrat, | of Maryland, chairman for the 60th | anniversary celebration of the! President’s Birthday Ball and| March of Dimes campaign, has| asked Montgomery County lMd.); Council of the American Legion to ! sponsor the celebration in that| county and the council has chosen Alfred C. Paul, former president, to act as chairman of the committee, it was announced today. Mr. Paul has acted in that ca- | pacity during the past three years. ( Although his plans for the coming ! | celebration are not coraplete, he | announced today that the following | | will assist him: | Jack T. Irwin, Charles Slaughter, | Frank Dunnington, C. W. Murnane | and Andrew M. Newman of Be- | | thesda, C. H. Durrer, Louis Alberti, ! / Mark Patterson, Bill Marvel, Lau- man T. l'lu!coner and Walter | Spring. Davis, Silver Spring; Bernard Cash- *% Ay J. D. Farquhar, Sandy Brooke Fetty and George Kissinger, Takoma Park; Willlam ell and Lamour Oyster, Kensing- | Phoebus and Dr. H. J. Broschert, ton; H. J. Moore, Harold Voldt and | 8. J. Woolner, president of the council, Gaithers- Rockville; H. J.|burg No Waste! More Taste! SALADA" | TEA-BAGS In Packages of 100's,36's,18's and 9's Here it Z'.S ---The Grosner | Sale of In Yugoslavia greatly feared the guerrilla Chetniks. Operating most- 1y at night in the hills, the guerrillas | had killed more than 12.000 Ger-| mans since they occupied the coun- try, he said. Expert Marksmen. Mr. Weiss, who had been in busi- hess in Belgrade, said: “The Chetniks are all expert marksmen. They can knock the eye e e m s wha o JANUARY EYEGLASS SPECIAL! all carry rifles and knives.” Two ambulance drivers of the 60 STYLES W&s&&x\& Men's FURNISHINGS, SUITS & OVERCOATS & —featuring sharp reductions for men who like buying our regular stock quality items at savings that come only twice each year! American Field Service, who aided the Free French in the Syrien cam- paign, arrived after flving from Beirut to Cape Town to catch the ship. They were Martin P. Knowlton of | and Lewis R.| N. J. Birmingham, Ala., Stuyvesant, Allamuchy, Both won the Croix de Guerre for | action under fire. | | | | Food Pledged to British l The United States has pledged to | Great Britain to furnish one-fourth | of the food supply of her people. which is enough to feed 10000000 persom Stetson Made te Your Own Individual Prescription IN ANY STRENGTH EYE EXAMINATION INCLUDED! USE A “LETTER OF CREDIT"—THREE MONTHS TO PAY -osner Shoes Included Argentina has limited interest rates on all loans to farmers to 5 per The Palais Royal, Optical Office .. . Balcony cent, At Both Modern W E Mlller F urniture btores Some of the World's $2.00 SHIRTS........Reduced to $1049 Finest In white or fancy patterns. s179 | OVERCOATS b 1 '3‘] C—F $2.25 SHIRTS.::.::..Reduced to $1.79 F@:I In white or fancy patterns. 5 i A " DD Imported Fabrics! Finest Tailoring $2.50 & $2.65 W hite and Fancy Shirts________ $1.97 W W % (Inchudes Button-Down Ozfords) 3 for $5.75 $55 KILDAIRE TWEED OVERCOATINGS from 53 9 7 5 33}.’50 Imported and Domestic Shm'mgs (also Athlone, Ireland. Reduced to________________ . mfiifes) "7 AL NS o e $2.65 (3 for $7.50) 2 o % o 6 o 7 f f $5.00 Imported Shirtings____.________ $3.65 (3 for $10.50) L e L AT - : . Reduced to__________ (0] (0] o $1:00 NECKTIES Reduced $65 DEWMORE OVERCOATINGS by Isaac Carr § 49 7 5 Here is your ONCE-A-YEAR opportunity to buy Wm. E. - ) == IETEIEES B 69c U S SRS : Miller quality furniture at a real saving. Odd lots, floor Wool lined; resilient construction. Repps, foulards, twills, $75 GOLDEN FLEECE OVERCOATINGS by § samples, slightly soiled pieces and many brand new suites and poplins, all-silk and silk-and-rayon, silk-and-wool, etc. (3 for $2.00) Crombie of Aberdeen,Scotland. Reduced to____ 59-75 odd pieces are to be sacrificed in our annual Warehouse and Storewide Clearance. Come early for best selections., No phone, mail or C. O. D. orders, please. $1.50 Neckties $2.00 Neckwear $2.50 Imported Neckwear 95¢ (3 for $2.75) --51.35 (3 for $4.00) $85 ALEXANDRIA OVERCOATINGS by Crom- bie of Aberdeen, Scotland. Reduced to $59.75 $3.50 & $5.00 Imported Neckwear__________________ $2. 6.a $85 DONEGAL TWEED OVERCOATINGS from BEDROOM FURNITURE LIVING ROOM FURNITURE Donegal, Ireland. Reduced to________________ s59-75 $85.00 3.PC. MODERN BEDROOM SUITE— . T i : In waimur” vemer. Incudes larte 30050 Yoy Sy SIS, MATLE, LIVING $2.00 PAJAMAS......Reduced to $1.59 oo g g betisggeik W 4. Dresser, Chest of Drawers and Bed _ Sl 3 G ’ o INGS by Crombie of Aberdeen, Scotland. Now . Solid Rock maple frames and spring cushion Fancy broadcloth in middy and coat styles. 4 é’fil«fi—. 4-IP(ZI. dSOL(I[") \MPIC li BFD‘ROO&l] scatsBandi backen | Cormsd i miSA G g Coneed (3 for $4.50) § —Includes est-om - est, 49 bapustyy - - - - ... & Vanity and Bench, Bed . 7450 2.PC. MODERN LIVING ROOM j zm}g,g 5;4?(;. PRL\EAI /\I'F.Lm BEDIR(?(;.\I SUITE. Includes tapestry covered 5-900 9 §2.25 & 5250 Pajamas..-o oo oo oo st DRASTIC SEMI‘AN NUAL S i oderm waterfa esign. wcludes sofa and chair . . ______ T e i ‘109 % w;ao; :PI(.‘ SOFA.BED SUITE. Includ Tiraed 4 b ed and a Benc 00 2.PC. PEED SOTIR N o MEN’ )SE ....Reduc 395 CHEST OF DRAWERS. In sqos rbed wih o bidlen beldie, comparimess S0, NERE P o EERR RN C othin eauctions walnut or maple finish - 75 Includes full-length and anklets, lisles, silks and rayons. tapestry $139.50 5-PC. 1STH CENTURY BEDROOM Exceptional values. (6 for $2.50) $119.00 2-PC. KROEHLER BED DAVEN. SUITE—In ahogan: veneer. n ly) BZARORE e/ iDroe e s A a:r sggfn D I claes e avetort has | R ST0 Hpse == L B e 69c (3 for 2.00) 2 : - . & Bench sheitiie 2 fullaneiled hed ”'.’";89.5“ Here’s the way reductions go: For Suits and eafry sl s s = " . DINING ROOM FURNITURE 75¢ SHORTS.........Reduced to Overcoats—Group One—The $29.75 suits $159.50 9-PC. MODERN DINING ROOM SUITE—Inciudes a Credensa Buffet, Credensa Panel seat, elastic back or tie side; broadcloth or combed yarn woven madras. BEDDINGS AND STUDIOS 59 are now $24.75. Group Two—The$37.75 Ch: Cabinet, E i 7 E Chai - i o GadNs {r:izl':;lniur"“lba:rlT:fwfl:ur”;iz(;g(’) HOTEL SPECIAL INNERSPRING 3] 495 and $44.75 suits (some 2-trousers) are $31.75. b "+ MATTRESS. All sizes ... ; i A 3 i g ) 5250 MODERN. CREDIHZZA EHlNoAu S48 SIMMONS TWIN SI78STUDIO 25¢ Men’s Handkerchiefs . ... Now .6 for $1.00 (,r()up Three—$45 Grosner overcoats, $44,75 alnut veweer. Left over £ “OUCH. Covered in tapestry, choice $5ymr.50 S - € 1 1 from a swite . 15 i T e $2.50 Pigskin Gloves........Now,,,,,.$1.95 and $50 Kuppenheimer suits are $39.75. $49.50 LIMED OAK CREDENZA BUFFET— $7. 95 SIMMONS COIL SPRING. $.95 ~ » . 1 only, SE. Store. L s : e . Four—$50 and $65 Kuppenheimer ke ol it Al sires S $14.95 Pure Dye Silk Robes..Now, ., $11.95 bt 2 $50 and $65 Kupp $1475 S-PIECE UNFINISHED BREAK- :"I‘f:';‘“om e suits and overcoats, $44.75. You can use our FAST SET—Hardwood Table and four hard- wood Chairs with reinforced 3995 backs RUGS AND CARPETS SPECIAL VALUE! 6x9 CONGOLEUM RUGS. Large assortment of pattersms sl 95 and colors, switable for every room ___ 9x12 or 9x10; CONGOLEUM RUGS. Choice patterns and colors. 50 only to sell at 33.95 “third-in-three” charge plan with three months to pay, or a regular 30 or 60 day charge. $10-50 to0 $13.50 STETSON SHOES - Reduced to MISCELLANEOUS, ODD PIECES $9.95 POSTER BEDS in your choice of maple, walnut or mahogany fimish. Twis d 56.95 full sizes. While they last, only . $13.95 FLORENCE CABINET OIL ,10” HEATERS. 25 only to sell $595 WHITE ENAMEL UTILITY CABI- ’ $8.95 « 39,95 ot all styles $7.50 & $8.50 COBBLER SHOES... 3595 Use Our Convenient 313 CHARGE PLAN .69 CONGOLEUM FLOOR COVERING. e i ul Choice of patterns and cotors______ 45¢ %a-vd SN.E.TSIO‘V" ‘1“" ‘j’f...f..’. 4 “:'." ,3” 49 CONGOLEUM HALL RUNNER. 9=e $2195 TAPESTRY LOUNGE $799 5 , : Choice patterns, per yd___.__________ b CHAIRS—12 only. Choice of red or bine 13 Quality Men’s Wear Since 1885 ® Both Wm. E. Miller stores have hundreds of other values ‘not listed Mil/le 8th and Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 8th and Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. WM. E. Since 1900 FURNITURE CO.’ Your Home Is What We Make It 7th and E Sts. S.W. Store Open Evenings Until 9:00. Grosner of 1325 F St. A