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Evening star., 1937-11-30
Capital Mobilized as Santa
For Christmas Toy Campaign
Radio Broadcast Reminds Washil gt0n
That 10000 Children Face fearful
Yule Without Your Help.

Newbold Noyes. associate editor of
The Star. spurred the campaign at it's
start with reminder last night in a
broadcast over Station WRC of the
National Broadcasting Co.. that more
than 10000 boys and girls in the Cap
ital would face a giftless Christmas
unless Washingtonians remembered
this year, as they have in the past, that
they ARE Santa Claus"
The campaign is organized to make
1t easy for Washington to play Santa
Claus through the cooperation of The
Star. Warner Brothers Theaters. the
National Broadcasting Co., the Metro
politan Police Department. the Parent
(See TOYS, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1937-11-30
d. C.. Bank Clearings
Gain $780, 900, 900
Over Figure for 80

Bank clearings in the Capital
In the first IL months of this year
totaled 81, las, 8,569,1574l, a gain Of
$3.50, ,l86,597.95 over the like Pc
riod in 1896, the Washington
Clearing House reported today. +
November clearings in WASH
ington totaled $101, 1863, 1871, an
increase Of almost SO, ,000, 900 over
the November record last year,
the report showed.
November clearings we're the
highest for any November since
1880 and total cancelled checks in
the ll-month period were also the
best In eight years.
"Details in Financial Section.)
Evening star., 1937-11-30
BULLETIN,

Peace conferees OF the c. I. G..
and the A. F. of L. agreed today on
a five-point agenda on which con-
ferences will begin tomorrow morn
ing. First of the five will be the
question of spotting industries best
adapted to the industrial form of
organization.
The other four points follow:
Continuing status of c. I. O.; ques-
tion Of joint recommendations to a
special convention on the powers
OF the A. F. of L. Executive Council;
creation of machinery to make
agreement effective. and basis of
representation at q special conven-
ton.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
HOME OWNERS TO GET
SOFT COAL PRICE CUT
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Lower soft coal prices for the home
owner but higher prices for industry
will be announced either tonight or
tomorrow by the National Bituminous
Coal Commission.
After months of work, the commits
sion has completed price schedules for
all mines east of the Mississippi River
and in Iowa. These mines produce
more than IS per cent Of the country's
annual tonnage
Evening star., 1937-11-30
ABANDON c. |. O.,
A. F. |. INSISTS
Harrison Says His Group
Won't Make Concessions
Unless Rival Does.

Labor in America has been split
into t,po factions since taH Of 1885.
Aided by ualidation OF labor re-
ldtions laD, t,Co groups rose to rec
ord strength ,oith combined MEM
bership OF more than 1000 900
,oorkers. Efforts for reconciliation
mere launched in October, but lit
tie progress has been made in sir
weeks OF conferences.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
C0NSTABLES DISAPPEAR
Three Palestine Officers Feared
Held by Terrorists.

JERUSALEM, Nov. 30 CP.-An
Arab sergeant and two constables
who disappeared while patrolling the
scene Of bus ambush were feared
held as hostages today by terrorists
who fired at the bus yesterday, wound
ing three Jews. The bus was en-
route to Safed from Acre. Troops
and police were searching for the
missing officers.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
ALFAR0 FLIES HOME

MIAMI, Fla, Nov. 80 R).-Colon
Eloy Alfaro. Ambassador from Ecuador
to the United States, left today by
Pan American airfiner for his home
in Guayaquii, after commenting that
President Roosevelt has taken posi-
ton of world leadership in cementing
pan Americanism."
Alfaro. who arrived yesterday from
Washington, said his trip was of a
private nature and he expected to be
back at his post before Christmas.
Evening star., 1937-11-30

being conducted by The Washington
Star and associated groups.
Happily, the need for the
bread of charity is not so great as
we have seen, but there are calls
yes, demands-that can be met only
If those who have a little will share
with those who have not.
Food, clothing, gifts are asked,
that Christmas may be made
brighter for the unfortunates who,
somehow or other, the good things
of life pass by.
1T will take united effort to
assure the success Of this movement,
and this I urge in behalf of The
Star and those joining with it
Warner Bros theater chain, Ma
tfonal Broadcasting Co., the Metro
politan Police Department, the Pa
and Federal employees.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
'ACT|0N0NHOUS|NC
DUE THIS SESSION
Farm, Anti-Lynching and
Reorganization Votes
Also Predicted.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Despite efforts in several direc-
tions to stimulate building industry
as essential to rational prosperity.
administration has not yet sue
ceeded. Last spring. Congress
passed net0 housing bill, but before
this program could epen begin
further efforts are being launched
in Presidents proposals for er-
pendnure Of SIS 900, 900 ,0c0 of pri-
tate funds through easier financing
ana loper cost building. Supple
mental legislation is expected soon.
BY the Associated Press.
Majority Leader Barkley said today
he expected the Senate to complete
action on new farm legislation, the
anti-lynching bill, Government reor-
ganization and housing legislation
before the special session ends.
Senator Barkley outlined this goar'
after a long conference with Demo-
cratic Senators on the Steering Com
mittee.
The administration leader admitted
his program was Optimistic ir view
of plans to end the special session
about December %" for the yea,
end holidays.
Senator Barkley said Chairman
(See HOUSING, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1937-11-30
Summary Of Today's Star

Lawyer disclcses Nuckols' offer to take
rap" for other gamblers. Page B-1
Bar group urges speedy disposal of
divorce cases. Page BIS
Evening star., 1937-11-30
BUSES FIRED UPON
IN PENNSYLVANIA
Greyhound Dispatcher Says
3 Were Attacked While
Crossing Mountains.
BY the Associated Press,

|
GETTYSBURG, Pa, Nov. 30.-L.
T. Shreve, Greyhound bus dispatcher,
| said today three buses travelling over
the Pennsylvania mountains were fired
| upon before dawn.
Shreve said two of the buses were
struck by bullets. No one was hurt.
Greyhound bus drivers called q strike
last week.
| The driver heard the crack of a
rifle and the whistle OF a bullet as it
Whizzed past" Shreve said in speak
ing of the third incident. which oc-
Cured on the mountainside near Nc
Connellsburg. That bus was east
bound from Pittsburgh.
| The two other buses we're westbound
for Pittsburgh. Shreve said two shots
broke a window beside the drivers
seat at nearby Cashtown. He said
| the other bus was fired upon near
Fora, between Waynesboro and Gettys-
burg, bullet hitting the side of the
car below the drivers seat.
/, Ultimatum Is Issued.
With striking drivers given until
| noon tomorrow to return to work or
give up their jobs, Greyhound ofIicials
mere were marking time today, pend
ing further developments.
l.. G. Major, regional manager. said
the company ounter-proposal SUBJ
| mltted to the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen had been sent to the
3o6 drivers in this region with a let
ter setting out the ultimatum about
disseminating the strike.
Mr. Major said the strikers total
SO, divided as follows: Washington
"a; Richmond, IA; Baltimore, II. and
Norfolk, 4.
He said investigation had deter
mined that the bus showered with
rocks near Accotink, Va, yesterday
mad not previously been tampered
with. The driver had reported he
mad had engine trouble after leaving
Richmond, and 1t was at FIRST thought
sugar had been placed in the gasoline,
The grand jury here tomorrow will
get the cases of II men accused of
beating William F. Dixon. a driver.
Friday afternoon. The attack on
Dixon and the incident near Acco-
tink were the only disorders that have
marked the progress here of the
strike which went into effect last
Wednesday at midnight.
Deadline Tomorrow.
| CLEVELAND, Nov. 80 (P.-Remain.
ing firm in their stand against closed.
shop contract. Greyhound Bus Line
of1icials fixed noon tomorrow as tn.
deadline for striking bus drivers to 70.
turn to work or "be considered as hav-
ing resigned from the service"
| The notice received by EMPLOYEES of
the nine affected Greyhound lines on
Grating in Is States. was accompanied
by copy Of the contract which The
company has offered the Brotherhood
OF Railroad Trainmen, bargaining
agency for the strikers. .
The company has not included in
the contract the provision that driv-
ers must join the Brotherhood of Rail.
road Trainmen in order to. work for
tne company" the statement said
1T feels that all employees should be
Tree to determine for themselves the
question as to joining or not joining
a labor union"
Evening star., 1937-11-30
For a Happier Christmas
Postmaster General Indorses The Stars Campaign

II cannot bespeak too earnestly the support of this
nuny for the Christmas Campaign that again this is
Evening star., 1937-11-30
HAYDEN ASSA|LS
ROOSEVELT PLAN
TO CUT ROAD AID
Arizona Democrat Declares
U. S. Should Not Repu.
diate Its Pledge.
DECLARES STATES LAID
PLANS FOR TWO YEARS
President Asked Curtailment to
Help in Bringing Budget
Into Balance.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
In emphasizing necessity for BAL
anctng budget, President Roosevelt
recently cited large Federal grants
for road construction as one of
items phtch might be pared With
many States no0 depending prin-
ctpdHy on the Federal Government
TOR such assistance as they hare
come to do in many other respects,
real pork -barrep fight is er-
pected oUer any efforts to cut such
aid.
Teri of Presidents Meacnnc
Evening star., 1937-11-30

(See HOUSING, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1937-11-30

(See CHEST, Page A-20.)
Evening star., 1937-11-30

Fair and slightly colder tonight and to-
morrow; lowest temperature tonight about
26 degrees gentle northwest or west
winds. Temperatures today-Hiehest, S6.
at 2 pm; lowest, SO, at $50 am.
Full report on rage A-7.
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Foundations

e.. . Regularly IS -
Peach batiste, boned front and
back. Lace bust. Only 81.
16 Foundations, of peach brocade, well
boned. Originally SIS, Friday $3.50
Is Inner-Belt Foundations, all-over ba-
tiste, with laced inner-belt. Originally
$3.50, Friday
Foundations -. Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15

Odd Lots, Yarns, lOc
Small quantities of each
color. Included are the fol-
lowing: IL balls French
zephyr, Is balls Bouclette,
20 balls Aberdeen Tweed, 36
balls Shetland, II balls Lady
Fair.
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Girls Silk indies 81
Tots Sweaters hH~

Originally 3I.I
Slip-over styles, allwool; in red,
navy, brown and light blue. Sizes
to 6. 80 only.
2 Slumber Robes, in pink and blue.
Originally $685.. Friday
fmfanS Wear ). Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
3 Picture Frames
So
Regularly 81
8X1Q inches

8X10 inches.
in gold-flnished metal
l 81 Gold Finished Metal Picture
Frame, SKI inches, Friday----------49c
2 6x8 Inches Gold finished Metal
Picture Frames, Friday
3-$1.5e Gold finished Metal Picture
Frames, 7x9 inches, Friday---------79c
Toilefries First Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Linen Bridge Sets, 99c
Imported Pillow Ticks 47c

Only limited number; all feather-proof.
Regularly SOC.
IL Glazed Chintx Bedspreads tailored style. Were $495
Friday --------------S3
Bed Quilts Colonial style Were So 80 Friday--$2s7
18 Candlewick Bedspreads handtufted Were IS 95 Fri
day ------------------
Is Individual Robes Were 81 49, Friday
Domesfics :. Second Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Women's Shoes, 1913
ORIGINALLY S. to $6.75

OTIgUId1Iy $o 10 %U.70
Princess Royal and Air-Step shoes, in variety
of styles Black brown and navy. High and low
heels Broken sizes. Only 210 pairs in all.
$50 Pairs Of Womens Leather dOrsay Slippers with semi
hard leather sole and leather lining Blue red green and
black Broken sizes. Originally ST.
Footwear Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Ribbon Remnants
ltj)e yard

4 ana b inch vidthS
A large and varied group of satin,
taffeta, MORE, grosgrain and vel
vet rib ons, in plaids, fancy
stripes and other designs. Many
colors and combinations. Lengths
average from ! to yards.
Ribbons First Floor
Girls Silk Undies--$l
Slips, Panties. Broken sizes, 4 to IA S1.59
"a Snuggie Combinations, in sizes 6 to
IA. Originally 69c. Friday 3sc
10 Rubber Rain Coats. Sizes IL and
IA. Originally sl.l5. Friday
Girls Wear -. Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15

Bronze finished figures with green
glass globes.
Table Lamp Bases Of glass, pottery,
china or metal. Formerly much more.
Friday 81
Parchmentized Shades; bridge, table
or floor lamp sizes. Slightly shopworn.
Special, Friday
Lamps ... Fifth Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
80 Flower Pins 4

Originally 39c
8 Pieces Of Simulated Topaz and Ruby
Jewelry. Originally s4.95, Friday --s1.95
Is Pieces of Rhinestone Jewelry. Regu-
larly 55c, Friday CSC
20 Initial Pins. Originally l, Friday 49c
s Metal Initial Bracelets. Originally
81, Friday
6 Metal Initial Bracelets. Originally
$195, Friday 79c
2 Cigarette Cases. Originally $1.95, Fri
Ody
9 Catalin Bracelets. Originally 81, Fri
day
1 Catalin Clips, In pairs. Originally 81,
Jeweiry. First Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Clearance of Sportswear

1-s-Piece Wool Knit Suit navy. with yellow, size 49,
Originally $l695.
3-2-Pece Wool Knit Dresses in green and brown Sizes
Sizes II and Is. Originally $1093 Friday-------$1
1-2-Piece Boucse Dress in navy, size A. Originally
1-2-Piece Boucle Dress, in navy size A. Originally
$l0.95 Friday
6-2-Piece Angora Knit Dresses, in black green and
rust Sizes II to IS. Originally $l295. Friday----s259
and Satin Blouses in green, black and brown
Sizes 80 to 49, Originally 3295 and 1895 Friday
l Crepe Blouse with metallic thread. Size A. White
Originally $595. Friday
Jersey Blouse size 3s Originally $685. Friday 81
Green Crepe Tunic, size 32 Originally $3.50 Friday 81
Metallic Bouses, in gold silver and copper. in size
"a; in size 38 Originally 1895 to $595 Frday--S1
Satin Bouses in white, aqua, and rust Sizes 81 and
AZ. Originally $3.50 Friday
Tapestry Jackets in and green Size 36 Originally
$3.50. Friday
l Black Broadcoth Boero, in Size "a. Originally s7s5
/ Black Giro Satin Tunic, size 81 Originally $685.
Friday
Sports Shop -. Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Sl.69Printed Cookie
Goats Sl.29

Grand, sheer cotton cookie coats,
always handy to slip into. Adjust
able in the back. Attractive pat
terms, broken sizes.
Nurses Uniforms, in white and colors.
Broken sizes. Originally $l.69, Fri
day
Hostess Goats and Hooverettes, excellent
quality. Broken sizes. Originally $l09,
Friday
Rayon Print Frocks, in dark back
grounds. Mostly small sizes. All wash
able. Originally $3s5, Friday--s1.95
House Dresses Third Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
DOeskin Gloves

Originally $I.95 to $2.95
English and French skins; only As pairs.
20 Pairs Double Fabric Gloves, in violet only Regu
Gloves Firss Floor
Evening star., 1937-04-15
Fur Collars, $l.79

Just what you need for your I'M
trimmed coat or suit-lapin, wolf
dyed coney, thibetine and others.
Brown, tan and black. TAPPED and
ready to sew on.
Trim mines First Floor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-03-04
Third Election District
POOlesville

Beckwith, Isaac-Lot at Sugarland
containing IN acres and improve
ments, adjoining the properties of
Albert Fisher and Henry Beckwith.
Taxes, interest and costs 1886.
Butler, Walter M.-Part of tract
Of land called "William's Adventure"
containing 1906 acres, as described
in a deed recorded in liber 264, folio
4O6. OF this tract % acres will be
offered as per plat and description
to be exhibited on day Of sale. Taxes,
interest and costs $3.50.
Butler, Walter M. and Rose-Part
of a tract OF land called Williams
Adventure" containing 111.25 acres
and improvements, as described in a
deed recorded in iber 262, folio 16.
OF this tract 80 acres will be offered
as per plat and description to be
exhibited on day Of sale. Taxes,
interest and costs $160.8S.
Coates, Lloyd-Part Of a tract OF
land called HSugarland" containing
10 acres and improvements, adjoining
the properties Of Jos. N. Darby and
Thomas Clements. Taxes, interest
and costs $1,000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-03-04
Fourth Election District,
Town of Rockville

Anderson, Mary B.-Part of Lots
and 5, washington Street" adjoining
the properties of George E. Lewis and
Ella Armstrong. Taxes, interest and
costs $90.44.
Day, James E. and Elsie M.-Par-
eel of land and improvements on
Georgetown Road, as described in a
deed recorded in Liber 448, folio 426.
Taxes, interest and costs $51.44.
Duley, Minnie Lot 1, Block K,
Croydon Park" as described IN a
deed recorded in liber SOP, folio 431.
Taxes, interest and costs $3.50.
Howes, Grace Beall-Lot /, Block
5. and improvements, "West End
Park" as described in deed recorded
in liber $40, folio 358. Taxes, interest
and costs $6256.
Hickerson, Clara Riot IA, Block
as described in deed recorded in
liber 1872, folio 1877. Taxes, interest
and costs $3.50.
Huntington, Zackariah and A. c.
Lot Is, Block a, and improvements,
Rockville PARK" as described in a
deed recorded in liber 484, folio SO.
Taxes, interest and costs $34.71.
Kelchner, Paul B.-Parcel Of land
containing 14,537.5 square feet and
improvements, on Monroe Street and
Montgomery Avenue, as described in
a deed recorded in liber 632, folio 357.
Taxes. interest and costs $114.65.
Kraft, Jack and D. H. Bartaw-Lot
containing 5000 square feet and i'm
provements, as described in deed re-
corded in liber 628, folio 1877. Taxes
interest and costs $500.
Humphrey, Elizabeth-Lot 1, Block
2, and improvements, Rockville
Park" as described in a deed recorded
in liber T. D. IA, folio 300. Taxes, in
terest and costs $4,000.
Snowden, George-Lot containing
22,780 square feet on Frederick Road,
as described in deeds recorded in liber
408, folio 256, and in liber 564. folio
10. Taxes, interest and costs $41.12.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-03-04
Fourth Election District,
Garrett Park

Brooks, Maude K.-Lot 1, Block
101, and Improvements, Garrett
Park" as per plat recorded in plat
book A, Plat number 20. Taxes, in
terest and costs 1882.
Brooks, Maude K.-Lot %, Block
101, "Garrett Park" as described in
deed recorded in liber 26O, folio 400.
Taxes, interest and costs $23.71.
Brooks, Maude K.-Lot "a, Block
101, "Garrett Park" as described in
liber 252, folio 49, Taxes, interest
and costs 1898.
Common, GuiKord M. and Ethel M.
Lot 8, Block SO, and improvements,
Garrett Park" as described in deed
recorded in liber 612, folio 2O8.
Taxes, interest and costs $33.41.
Edmonds, Gladys-Lot 8, Block 81,
Garrett Park" as described in a
deed recorded in liber 80, folio 384.
Taxes, interest and costs 1857.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-03-04
Second Election District,
Clarksburg

Anderson, John L. and Edith B.
Part of a tract of land called
wards Inheritance" containing
ITO 2/10 acres and improvements, as
described in a deed recorded in iber
226, folio 259. OF this tract 20
acres and improvements will be
offered as per plat and description
to be exhibited on day of sale. Taxes,
interest and costs $171.24.
Clancy, John H. and Phoebe A
Lot west of Clarksburg, containing
GAN perches and improvements, as
described in a deed recorded in liber
226, folio 218. Taxes, interest and
costs $11.01.
Gardner, Laura Part of tract
of land called Hammers Hill" con-
tanning 1896 acres and improve
ments, as described in a will record
ed in will book P. E. w. 9, folio
271 and as described in a deed re-
corded in liber 246, folio 313. Of
this tract 25 acres will he offered as
per plat and description to be ex-
hibited on day of sale. Taxes, in
terest and costs $150.10.
Harris, Elizabeth M.-Part of Lots
81 and 81, and improvements,
"Hyattstown", as described in deed
recorded in liber 554, folio 43.
Taxes. interest and costs S12.76.
10y, Joseph t. Part of tract
of land called Trouble Enough,
containing lilo acres and improve
ments, as described in a deed record
ed in liber T. D. %, folio 8. Of
this tract 20 acres will be offered as
per plat and description to be ex-
Inhibited on day of sale. Taxes, inter-
est and costs $72.62.
Pickrell, Edward K. and Beulah
S.-Parcel of land called Hard
Struggle, containing 26 $40 acres
and improvements, as described in a
deed recorded in liber 498, folio 305.
Of this tract 10 acres will be offered
as per plat and description to be
exhibited on day of sale. Taxes, in
terest and costs $93.16.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-03-04
Fourth Election District,
Rockville

Breashears, Mary-Part of a tract
of land called Burgundy, contain
ing 18 acres and 16 perches, as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in liber
E. B. P. 2, folio 653 and liber E.
B. P. 5, folio 1862. Taxes, interest
and costs $18.36.
Boswell, Charles E.-Part of a
tract of land called "Wickham and
Pottinger', containing II acres, as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in liber
1872, folio 321. Taxes, interest and
costs $72.69.
Burgdorf, Maggie-Part of a tract
of land called "Bradford's Rest,
containing 1511a acres and improve
ments, as described in deed record
ed in liber 274, folio 81. Of this
tract 25 acres and improvements will
be offered as per plat and description
to be exhibited on day of sale. Taxes,
interest and costs $442.76.
Best, Adam M.-South " of Lots
1 and 2, Block 8, and improvements,
"Spring Lake Park" as described in
deed recorded in Liber 478, folio
356. Taxes, interest and costs $28.53.
Bradford, Nelson o. and Marion
E. Stevenson-Part of tract of land
called "Wickham and Pottinger", con-
tanning 94.38 acres, as described in a
deed recorded in liber 494, folio 1876.
Of this tract 20 acres will be offered
as per plat and description to he
exhibited on day of sale. Taxes,
interest and costs $685..
Basin, Katie Part of Lots 10
and 20, Block 2, "Autrey Heights,
containing 1887 feet, as described
in a deed recorded in liber $50,
folio 80. Taxes, interest and costs
$751;.
Bethesda Amusement Co.-Part of
tract of land called "Hemlsley"
containing 366 acres and improve
ments, as described in a deed record
ed in liber $40, folio 62. OF this
tract Is acres and improvements will
be offered as per plat and descrip-
ton to be exhibited on day of sale.
Taxes, interest and costs $537.09.
Blessing, Harry Apart of a
tract Of land called prevention"
ETC., containing 10A acres, as de-
scribed in a deed recorded in liber
$50, folio 1873. Taxes, interest and
costs $500.
Dickerson, Julia F.-Lot So, Block
2, West End Park, adjoining the
property of Richard R. Whittineham.
Taxes, interest and costs $7.32.