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The Washington times., 1934-07-12

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The Washington times., 1934-07-12
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
Security Savings an6
Commercial Bank

Or Washington, d. c.. at the Close Of
Business on June go 1884
Evening star., 1934-08-12

great variety and each Is styled in a
way that puts you of the Scent-Silks
are rough and dull surfaced, and are
developed along sportsy lines Woods
are elevated to new heights through
the influence of Shimmering metallic
threads. and glistening cellophane in
terwoven in the mesh. The elaborate
ness Of the effect bars all fuSSiness
when 1t comes 70 dressmaking. This
point is greatly appreciated by the
home sewer. This is her season, and
her problems for SmartnesS are re-
duoed 70 a good pattern and few
yards of the seasons newest fabric.
The black dress exemplihes the
simplicity that characterizeS the Fall
clothes. The button -closings that won
their place in the sun last season re-
fuse to abcicate in favor of less DOM
mating forms Of faSteningS, and the
result is that sartorially smart women
VIII continue 10 enjoy getting in and
out of their clothes in comfort.
Collars, in most instances, are
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tapers its way to the vanishing point
at the waistline. An inset vestee of
fine lace gives a touch of daintiness
to the front of the dress Instead of
pleats, the skirt has flares which, of
course, means much less pressing.
The airy charm of this dress can
be arrived at 50 quickly that we en-
phasize our recommendation of it for
that last little dress of the season, to
be run up quickly from one OF the
choice remnants that can be picked
up for a trife at end-of- the-season
sales. 1t is especially lovely, made In
either the silk or cotton sheers.
Shaded floral patterns are the most
popular, and when the design is one
that is scattered and multicolored,
it is safe to assume that the dress can
finish out the season without having
to be cleaned or laundered. For a
froek that you want to carry on into
the Fall, make it in any of the sheerS
in plain dark shades. or black with the
vestee of Chantflly lace. The advance
showings Of Winter models stress the
Importance of black with a touch of
light relief near the face. Light
weight sheers require fine eobwebby
lace. Canton is shown with silver
lame or white satin, and velvet is
seen very regally allied to rich Vene-
tian lace.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1411-B is
designed in sizes "a to so. Size 36 re-
quires AS yards of 39-inch material,
g yard 36-inch contrast.
Every Barbara Bell pattern includes
an Illustrated instruction guide that
is easy TO follow.
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either of silver lame or white satin.
On velvet and velveteen dresses, lace
collars (and sometimes cuffs) are
worn, the newest type being richly
patterned Venetian ones that call for
plain bodices and smooth shoulders.
lame made the collar on the original
Of this particular model, with a bow
of the same.
Barbara Bel Pattern No. 1898 Is
designed in sizes IL to 20. Size l6
(34) requires AZ yards Of 3s-inch
material. Three-quarters yard OF
contrast.
I3e2-B SMALL BOWS AND A
BECOMING COLLAR WITH d.
AGONAL' WEAVE.-The simplicity
that is the backbone of this seasons
chic amounts TO real achievement In
this model which gives a two-piece
impression by means by seamline at
the hips. The collar is cut in be-
coming v, finished with q restrained
bow of the type now being used when
neck trimming is kept away from the
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simulate tunic, type which is very
good this Fail.
Watch for the wrsp-sround look in
blouses too-a far cry from the old
fashioned "surplice" line, m that the
new ones lap far TO the side IN fiat
or draped kimono effect. And If an
about-fa face shows that the Surpiice
line has retired to the back of the
blouse, 1t isn't a mistake-tt's ene
Of the SmarteSt lines for the after
noon frock where the V-back decol-
letage thus introduced is particularly
good. Accenting the wrap are but
tons. Of course, and here many me-
ITALICS are used. especially with wool
ems which are shot with faint plaid
OF metal thread. Marrow bands of
fat fur. metallic braid or satin are
other ways Of accenttng this in
teresting line.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Fall daytime silhouette adheres to
the straight and narrow, that skirts
stay the same. 0 or 10 inches from
the floor, and belts keep in their nor
NAL place Though the rlInor is they're
going lower, there is much in the
treatment Of necklines, shoulders and
sleeves that makes interesting news.
As cold weather approaches, neck
lines creep closer to the throat. Many
are convertible. doing versatile high
low tricks with revers, jabots and
scarfs, which are newly wide. Stiff
fabric accents are favorites, with en-
phasis on plaid and metal-shot taf-
fetas. bengaline. MORE. stiff satins
starched linen or lace. Youthful col
lars. as Schiaparelli's little stand-ur
spool collar, or the trim butcher
boy" collar, are the perfect compile
ment to black, thin woolen or Jersey
frocks
Draped cowl necklines are cut in
with smooth shoulder yokes. Ruffles
wide and fat, or full and shallow, In
contrasting fabrics and colors, lend q
frivolous note to tailored frocks. The
vogue for black and white brings into
prominence fine white batiste lace
trimmed lingerie touches. Forecasts
of season Of elegance are the fiat
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face. Many women do not like the
mufiled appearance that nonchalant
scarfS give, and it Is for them that
this conservative. well-bred frock is
intended. The sleeves are definitely
new. They are sewed into raglan
armhole and have an easy, casual cut,
restrained at the wrist with tie bows
that respond to the one at the neck.
The skirt is severely plain, with full
ness set into the side-Seams in the
form of plaits.
Barbara Bel Pattern No. 1923 Is
designed in sizes IA to 20, and 80
to a. Sizes is (34) requires 4la yards
of 39-inch material.
I402-B. SHIRT-MAKER FROCK
THAT CONFORMS TO BEST SUM
MER TRADITIONS. - Shirt-msker
frocks, either Of crepe or wool, are a
Fall fashion that viii stand valiantly
by to delight and comfort all types
and sizes of women. The becoming
ness of these little dresses and their
style have put an edge On their pref.
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erence, even among those who make
it a point to be a jump and a half
ahead of the current mode.
The model shows an interesting
yoke treatment that gives smoothneSs
to the shoulders and supplies gath
cred fullness through the bust. The
sleeves have action pleats down the
center. This point is new and smart,
for dresses this Fall seem to be con-
structed for busy women who never
know an idle moment. The fayorite
theme of the button closing provides
a decorative interest to the front of
the dress. Two applied patch pockets
are stitched on at the hip line. This
detail is a practical one that may be
omitted for a palmer. smoother hip
line. This dress gives promise of great
popularity for Fall and Winter. It
may be developed In either crepe or
wool. II you are spending these sea-
sons in warm climate, linen or cot
ton are appropriate materials for it.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1402-B is
designed in sizes IA to ~ or 80 TO AZ.
Size 16 requires 81 yards of 39-inch
material.
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1853 DAYTIME DRESS IS
CLEVERLY CUT.-The new. smooth
shoulderline treatment IN this frock
was cleverly achieved by the blending
together of a khnono- raglan combina-
tion. The effect is new and chic.
Interesting lines mean great deal in
daytime clothes for Fall Most of
them reflect a smooth. casual air that
has been arrived at through subtle
processes of cutting that gives first
place to fabric interest. the mode Of
the season being unbroken expanSes
Of beautiful materials. manipulated in
a way that natterS the figure.
OF particular note in this model is
the tuck-in silhouette that is expressed
in the line above the normal waist.
reFRat OF which is carried out in the
treatment of the sleeves. The elini-
namMpf belt and other extraaeous
wAi&te TRIMMINGS produces q sure
Ere Aet Of saen1erness.
SktFt& this season. are plain affairs,
indeed. Most Of them, for daytime,
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BY BARBARA BELL.

- MOOTH SHOULDERS, smooth
Y waistlineG smooth hips ano
slim. straight skirts, all char
~ acteristic Of q new Fsn silhou-
cite which follows natural
contours would seem to indicate that
fashion puts q high premium on
good flgure, this season.
Actually. however, this smart sim
nTcity which dominates Autumn
street wear is vastly more becoming
20 the ma 5ority of women than the
exaggerated wings, dips and ruffies
OF A season ago. Moreover, two OF
the most important types, the tunic
and the ooat-frock, contrfve 70 give
height as well as much-destred
slendernesS.
Paris has succeeded in bringing
tunicS to the fore in number OF
interesting variations. Some are
hardly more than peplums; others are
nearly full length. Smartest are the
fanQertip tunics inspired by Alix. and
those which hover about the knee,
cut in straight wrapover style or
slightly beIIed. Mainbocher employs
a black satin, hip-length tunic to top
a slim black wooden skirt, and thus
furthers the vogue for duh and shiny
contrasts. Short Powered crepe tunics
with dark grounds. worn with black
sheer wooden ensembles, provide an
excellent transition costume from
Summer into Fall.
TUNES are stressed In every i'm
portant dress collection OF American
designers, and in younger and more
wearable versions than heretofore.
Much is made Of the apron tunic
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velvet bows. 80 big they seem TO
have lost their bow character. the
simmer OF ustrous satin on duh
crepe and the gleam Of sold cloth in
sleeve or neckline facing.
A T FIRST glance sleeves seem 10
dominate the new Pail frocks
for here designers have striven for and
succeeded in achieving effects which
are striking and different Many are
cut In one with yokes or with entire
bodfces. giving q graceful, loose look,
which is most wearable. Armholes
when there are any, are deeper, wider.
and often square Raglan shoulders
continue chic. Sleeve lengths are I'M
portsnt, with three quarter sleeves
providing attractive formality in types
which are shirred or tucked ut the
elbow. A deep. cloee-fitting cuff fire.
quently finishes the wrist-length
sleeve. One sees drop shoulders, but
fewer than last season.
Not all the interest Is concentrated
at the top OF these stemlike frocks
II ShAi - dAC hAAtONt N&ify are Ike
wise varied. Paris has managed the
revival of the slit skirt for street
wear-at present, a mere timid slash
at center front, back or at either
side, but the future may favor some
thing a bit bolder. To maintain
that slim. straight look. pleats are con-
centrated in clusters. or tiny pleated
ruffie is introduced at the hem.
The first frock you choose to launch
Q new season will be black, II Is safe
to assume, but whether it will be
wool or silk, and what type fabric
you viii choose from the dozens
that are smart this Fall is another
problem. and one not so easily solved.
All Fall fabrics have a smoother
surface, but that does not mean that
they are without surface interest. This
season is merely the transition between
the pebbly. crinkly and knotty weaves
which have been popular so long. and
the slippery, smooth-textured fabrics
that are destined for future seasons.
With regard for our milder climate,
early Fall dress woolens are feather
weight and almost sheer Thin crepes,
silk and wool mixtures that look ex-
actly like all-wool, in monotones and
shadowy patterns, top the list. Ribbed
woolens have increasing Importance,
as fine twills return to prominence and
serge shows early promise. To meet
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ft the hips smoothly. and when they
have reserved fulneSS. it is concealed
within q Side-seam or 6 deeply wrap
ped closing.
Dress lengths remain much the
same Daytime frockS measure from
10 inches TO lols inches from the
floor, sports frocks, IL.
Barbara Bell Pattern No 1883 is
designed in sizes IA to 20; 50 to 40.
Size le (34) requires SIS yards of So
inch material.
1888. BLACK DRESS FOR
DATTTAIE-The Autumn collections
now parading before the interested
eyes of the press reporters reflect the
Importance of black for daytime
While the season is not one of unre-
heved darkness it has basic tendency
In that direction, and women who
keep their eyes on q budget viii do
well IL their first dress of the season
Is black. 1t may be wool. or il may
be crepe, both materials are offered in
Evening star., 1934-08-12

which crosses the front only. and is
left loose at the sides. The wrap
around tunic buttons anywhere. from
center-bsck, which Is perhaps newest,
TO center front. or at each side. Spiral
tunics wind their way upward on the
skirt to dignity and distinction. To
achieve the tIInic look without the
actual cut, folds or band trimming
are frequently introduced at the knee.
A band Of gray Persian, about three
inches wide. trims one heavy black
crepe narocain frock in this manner.
the fur motif repeated at the neck in
a fiat turnover collar An occasional
suggestion Of the tunic in black only,
is also noted.
Much in the fashion spotlight is
the tunic ensemble, a perfect Fall
costume which combines such i'm
portant details as the longer coat, the
belted silhouette and sharp color or
fabric contrast. We note particularly
q wine wool tunic coat worn over a
red wool dress, and bright green
wool coat with a black crepe dress
brown with red. prune and plum
shades. registers as high fashion.
Velvet makes its Fall debut for day
time wear in tunic ensembles with
matching coat and skirt, simply styled
but sufficiently formal in effect for
the dinner hour.
y
WHETHER it's due to the chic of
w buttons and the necessity for
making these fastenings important
and conspicuous, or whether it's part
of the plot to make one look as slim
as possible. this season. everything
wraps in a Snugscoat fashion. Dresses
swing to the side and button almost
under the arm, skirts lap deeply at
front or back. and coats and suits
follow this same movement in bodice
treatments. The result Is tailored
trimness with no hint of the uniform
idea, for styles and fabrics permit
hmitless variety.
Sometimes coat-frock and tunic
fashions combine, as in the case Of
the deeply wrapped dress which Is
cut with a shorter wrap In front TO
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Tunics and Coat-Frocks for Early Fall Wear

the demand for the knitted blouse with
one and two piece models which are
always daytime favorites. jersey Is in-
troduced in very fine and supple quail
ties Ostrich, rabbits hair and angora
woolens have become classics. with a
definite place in the tailored mode.
and wool alpaca. which was launched
too late last Winter 10 assert its fun
importance, now appears as one Of
the most popular Of fabrics, in har-
mony with the trend for sitter,
smoother weaves.
TWO brand-new developments which
= have infinite possibilities are the
cellophane weaves and the metal
shot woolens. The most successful Of
the former show very fine stripings.
plaids and snowflake sprinklings
which tmpart life and sickness Of tex
ture to monotone WOODS. The latter
employ subdued patterns, Of which
plsids are the most noteworthy, and
the soft sheen of gold Is a luxury
note to watch In the new woolens.
AS you would expect, silks are on
the gold standard, too and much viii
be heard about the metal-striped taf-
fetas which provide the medium for
crisp trimmings on town frocks.
Crepes are shot with metal, and the
best Of these are simple. only shim-
mering as they catch the light.
Nine out Of ten crepes this season
will be of the heavy marocain type.
Todays fayorite. satin. Is on the wane,
except in its crinkly versions. Taking
its place are the satin-backed dull
crepes, one of which exhibits a gros-
grain surface on the crepe side. and
another a rough tree-bark crepe. A
cross-bar faille is still another novelty.
Despite the turn to smoother silks,
which makes all-silk weaveS Of more
importance than synthetic mixtures.
there are many matelasse crepes
highlighted. These raised. blistered
and quilted weaves have a new sup
pleneSs which makes them much more
workable.
No word about silks would be COM
plete without alpaca. 1t appears this
Fall in a dozen different varieties,
some smooth, some stiff, some wiry,
and all eminently suited for the slim
silhouette and the frock with inter-
esting cut rather than detail.
Copyright, 1934J
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COTTON FROCK TO FINISH SEA-
SON.-The soft, feminine frock show
ing a rufied treatment over the
shoulders is perfect one for after
moons and evenings when it is too hot
TO make the effort to look cool. Au-
tomatically 1t takes care of your lines
and presents pleasing, well-bred air
without inconvenience TO you
The omission Of sleeves is brldged by
the dignity and grace with which the.
ruined collar covers the top'srm as "
Evening star., 1934-08-12

Simplicity the keynote for Autumn Clothes Adopt Simmer,
Saghter Shouete-Convebe Necn Graceful Sleeves and Slit
Skirts Indicative Model Chfon-veigh Woolens, ASk
Weaves Shiny Contrast NoSomber Shades Replace
Summers Cool Coos-Tricornes Score in Fall Millinery.
Evening star., 1934-08-12
Pageant Too Realistic.

Performers in a reproduction Of the
Battle of Largs. IN Ayr. Scotland, re-
Gently became so enthusiastic that six
we're injured by spears and arrows,
one man receiving o head concuBaioa.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-01-05

Gives Evidence
OF Support
An Enthusiastic Congress Gives
President Ample Vocal Ell
denee OF Its Approval.
NO SPECIFIC REQUESTS
Crowded Galleries In Both Houses
Mark Getaway of Congress

Enthusiastic, cheering Congress
gave President Roosevelt ample vo-
cal evidence of its willingness to go
along with him in co-ordiating and
extending the New Deal"
Informed by the President in his
first personal appearance at the
Capitol that the nation has travel
ed a long way toward national re-
covery, but that much remains yet
to be done, a joint session of the
Senate and House sent Mr.. Roose-
welt back to the executive man
sion with a demonstration that
must have warmed him.
He summed it all up near the
end of his address, which was deliv-
cred in person to a crowded Joint
session Of Senate and House, in
these words:
rive haze. blongbed the good far
roW and planted the good seed; the
bard beginning is over. If aye
Woad reap The fall baruesi, We
mast cAItipate the soil wbere His
good seed is sbrouting and the plant
is reaching up TO mature growtb."
The President asked nothing
specifically from the Congress in
his annual message except that it
continue to cooperate with him
in the drive toward national recov-
cry, and the elimination of abuses
"by persons or groups of persons
who have been living off their
neighbors by the use of methods
; either unethical or criminal"
The lines have been drawn, and
rightly so the President added, be-
tween those who want to turn back
to the "old deal' and those who
want to continue the new deal"
Mr.. Roosevelt made it plain hat
there is to be no turning back up
on the road on which the admin
istration has set it's feet. Instead,
the policy and the watchword is
to be "ForWard."
Few presidents, certainly none
in recent years, ever received a
more enthusiastic ovation at the
hands of Congress than did Mr..
Roosevelt. While Republican en-
thusiasm was moi as fulsome as
the Democratic, but the minority
members joined at times generously
in the applause. Crowded CALLER
les in both houses marked the get
away of Congress.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-01-05
Pays Huge Sum
On Principal, Interest
Treasurer Says Budget Is Balanced,
And Interest Is Lower.

Raleigh-The state of North
Carolina, in addition to meeting all
of its regular obligations, will pay
in full the $6,103,S42.5O, of which
S3,00S,0 900 is for maturing bond.
and $3,095, $3.50 is interest on
bonds, State Treasurer Charles M
johnson points out in a statement
of qualification over finances.
THE financial condition of the
state of North Carolina is a source
of qualification to me at this time
Treasurer Johnson states. 1--WE
unquestionably have a balanc-
ed budget and state bonds are sell
ing on the market higher than they
have been at any time since the de-
preston covered the country.
"A year ago we were paying {
percent interest on our temporary
borrowings and this has been cut
to Az percent, thereby effecting
great savings to the state. This
year, for the first time in many
years, we have not borrowed any
money during the fiscal year. We
paid all state employees, including
the school teachers, before Christ
mas and have met all our debt OBJ
legations promptly.
"From the viewpoint of the
treasury, the state is i'll fine con-
dition. I am reducing the state
debt $3,0oS,00O for the first of
January, and in addition paying
$3,o95,S42.5o in interest, making
the total $6,1o3,S42.50, as well as
the other obligations referred
to, and as already stated, without
any money"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1934-01-05
To Put
1920 To Work

Raleigh-A number of re-em-
ployment measures estimated to
put 1920 additional men to
work on federal projects during
the winter or until February IS
at least have been authorized by
the federal administration.
One of these grants covers an
allotment of $~3,56S,275 for the
employment of 5000 men to
work on a geodetic survey in the
state. These men will work un-
der the offices of the United
States Geodetic Survey and will be
supervised in each district by over
seers from this department