davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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ROOMS WANTED.

REFINED LADY desires l h.-k. room in
quiet home: must be reasonable. Box
441-K. Star.
EMPLOYED LADY desires clean reason
ably priced furn. second floor room. in
home of adults: NV. section. convenient
to transp Box 417-J, Star
THREE YOUNG MEN desire furn. rm or
rms without board; pvt. bath. Box
1851. Star.
ROOM and private bath or room and
porch; Protestants. Box 207-E. Star.
EMPLOYED COUPLE, colored, desirous of
large unfurnished room in NV. Box 134-J,
Star.
GENTLEMAN, Govt. elk. furn. room. small
storage space, Woodbridge or Brookland
section; SIG mo. Box 1927. Star.
ROOM and private bath in private home.
with breakfast. by employed lady. Box
1851, Star.
GOVT. LADY in 4Os: quiet refined home.
so expo. airy, NV, June Is. Box 119.J.
Star.
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COUNTRY BOARD WANTED.
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

GOVT. WORKER desires farm where II
yr.-old son can earn board for summer
Give full particulars Box 4@0-E Star
Evening star., 1939-06-04
ROOMS FUR. & UNFUR.

ROOMS FUR. & UkFUR.
l4l2 MERIDIAN PL. N,W.--southern ex-
posure hot and cold water large screened
porch; also small front room.
ISon1 I2nl .n 2ist u; ST NV, Ant; 4sHRoom or
couple or lady. Apply after 2:30, Martha
Lois Scales. &.
2637 CONN. AVE.
o-rm. suite. pvt. bath; other desirable
COLORED, 1905 Harvard n.w-Large
front room. adults, private family.
COLORED-305 9th st. n.e.-Clean room.
reasonable.
SUBURBAN ROOMS.
NEW, DET; private home, 3 exposures;
private bath; porch; quiet, cool; 10 min.
Interior Dept; reaS. Chest. 254l.
BEAUTIFUL home; large. cool room excel
meals; reasonable; ami; 20 min. drive
downtown; must own car. Call Alexandria
l0O-J-4.
COOL next bath: porch: shade trees;
private family: near 1oc bus; SIS monthly.
Chestnut $500.
NEARBY MISUNDERSTANDING single
room with private bath; furnished as bed
44O5-W.
NEARBY VIRGINIA-For gentleman; we'll
Iurnlshed cool; private bath; spacious
grounds Chestnut 4339
2oo9 N. KENMORE ST, Arlington. Va
Room IN attract. bung, Semi-private bath;
to Govt, bldgs; suitable. for business cou-
pie or > ladies. oxford 354S
1901 w. BRADOCK RID. Alex. Va-Cool
sleeping rm private porch, in new home
reaS, Phone Temple :i431-W
3oS % E; ALEXANDRIA AVE, ALEX, VA.
. Sublet, June l5-Sept. !. attract. furn.
Broom apartment; good reSid section and
convenient to bus Alex 26s7-J
WANTED, an employed lady to share
small bungalow with another: nearby Md :
near transportation; terms SIS per month
Box l45-J. Star.
NEARBY. VIRGINIA-Private home; two
aaaQllS; furnished room, next bath; Sl6.
400 LEE BLVD, Falls Church. Va-Large
Iurh rm., seml-pyt. bath; 10 min. D. c.
Breakfast.
CONGENIAL COUPLE will share nearby
Va. home with young man; privileges;
meals optional, Chestnut :3063
ARLINGTON. Va.-Lovely. cool furn. room
Tor gentleman; breakfast optional | block
from bus. Phone Chestnut o349
ACCOMMODATIONS in modern guest
house for or . persons. Cool quiet Is
minutes to city. Privileges. Chestnut 6a97
MAS. MASTER BEDRM.. pvt, bath. 3 large
closets closets twin beds. screened porch, lovely
grounds. Greenwood 3OlS
S324 ;;3;,i N FLORIDA ST. ,ArI.. "aa,--Delight-
Conv. tran@. Chestnut @3S4
NICELY FURNISHED double e-bed room
shower bath; couple or single. Phone Falls
Church l235-J
ll2S N JACKSON Arlngton-3 unfrr-
nlShed rooms, suitable for light housekeep-
ing, one block from Clarendon: S"5 month;
hight, heat and gas included
LARGE cool front room; inner-Spring mat
tfeSS: large closet; near bath: spacious lawn
and large porch; garage; desirable for emp
couple with small child: Will care for child
throush day use OF pony occasionally; 30
minutes drive to District Phone Ashton
2'2-F-5. Mrs. Sydney Lawler. Olney. Md
ATTRACTIVE. in private home with two
adults: 10 minutes from Washington; good
bus service: garden, home privileges. Phone
Jackson 1913
WILL SHARE BUNGALOW Ink. privileges:
porCheS shade trees. cool: $50: garage;
] or y adults Mnodlev 1510
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THE CHATEAU,
1857 MASS. AVE. NV,

1893 18th ST. NW-Beautiful room
private Semi-private baths Walking d
tance. Parking space. Delicious fot
Permanent transient rueSts
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KING-SMITH STUDIOS

1881 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NV
Pleasant students rooms and suites. avail
able summer months; ladies only reason
able; meals if desired. in outdoor dining
Evening star., 1939-06-04
GRAFTON HOTEL,
3416 18th ST. NV,
WILTSHIRE MANOR,
PENNA. AVE. AT 18th ST.
The ROGER SMITH HOTEL

'HOteI Lie at us Best.
See these beautifully refurnished and
redecorated rooms, each with private bath,
from only $50 per month. including full
hotel service. Also few delightfully."- fur
nished two and three-room suites at mod
crate rentals Popular-p priced restaurant.
Natioral
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NEARBY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS single
room with private bath furnished as bed
room or bed-sitting room. Call Temple
4405-W.
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4o9 LEE BLVD, Falls Church.. Va-Large
Iurh rm., seml-pyt. bath; 10 min. D. c.
Evening star., 1939-06-04

tol and Library; . rms. kitchen dining
alcove, bath screened porch, yard; sep
arate gas furnace Open
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COOL. next bath: porch; shade trees;
| private family; near 1oc bus. $l5 monthly.
| Chestnut 3SnD
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SUBURBAN ROOMS.

| NEW DET private home, 3 exposures;
| private bath; porch; quiet, COOL o min.
| Interior Dept; reas. Chest. 254l.
| BEAUTIFUL home; large. cool room; excel
meals; reasonable; ami; 20 min. drive
| downtown; must own car Call Alexandria
| lDO-J-5
Evening star., 1939-06-04

30S E. ALEXANDRIA AVE, ALEX, VA.
. Sublet, June 15-Sept. L. attract furn
3-room apartment; good resid, section and
convenient to bus. Alex o6S1-J
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| NEARBY VIRGINIA-For gentleman; we'll
| furnished cool; private bath; spacious
grounds Chestnut 4339
| 2oo9 N. KENMORE ST. Arlington. Va
i Room in attract bung.. Semi-private bath:
Ok. priv, garage, use of laundry: 10 minis.
| 10 Govt bldgS. suitable for business cou-
/ pie - ladies
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20 min. out 18th St Quiet, honey Inn
of so rooms: beautiful lawn flowers,
trees; swimming pool with fresh water
supply Suite with private bath avail
Evening star., 1939-06-04

PORTER ST. CORNER CONN. AVE,-LGE.
apartment house, large rooms. kit. and
bath, south and east exposures; refs. on
Woodley 626S
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Chevy Chase
Women Set
Club Limit
Fix Membership
At 800; Debt
To Be Cut

The Woman's Club of Chevy
Chase, which yesterday elected Mrs.
Frederick M. Kerby its new presi-
dent, also adopted a resolution linn
iting the size Of the club to 800
members. The Chevy Chase, Nd,
post Office geographical chart will be
used to determine the club area.
Mrs. Kerby will succeed Mrs.
Joseph Travers Mcguire and officers
serving with her will be Mrs. Henry
De Coursey Adams, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Arthur T. Davenport,
second vice president; Mrs. F. S.
Bracket, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. Philip P. Gott. recording secre-
tary; Mrs. Louis S. Murphy, treas
urer, and Mrs. Roy j. Jorolemon,
assistant treasurer.
Announcement that $25OO will be
paid soon on the indebtedness on
the clubhouse was made by the
treasurer, Mrs. Louis S. Murphy.
MrS. Douglas Griesemer, chair
man of the Educational Committee,
reported the club will award a $3.50
scholarship for a first-year college
student, and a $3.50 scholarship for
a student of any year in any recog-
nized college. The recipients must
come from the club arear. The club
also donated $50 for two pages in
the program to be issued in connec-
ton with the Montgomery County
Hospital dinner in July, this dona-
ton being for the new emergency
room at the hospital.
The annual musical concert will
be given May 3 at $3.50 pm. and a
musical tea and fashion show. May
8 at 2:30 pm. it was announced
by Mrs William Collins, chairman
of the music section.
The club passed a resolution in
dorsing a bill now in Congress for
the preservation of Decatur House.
Mrs. Alfred G. Hagertv was host
ess at the luncheon following the
business meeting.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
North Carolinians
To Elect Tonight

New officers of the North Carolina
Society of Washington will be elected
at the annual meeting tonight at
the Shoreham Hotel.
The North Carolina officers of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
tion-Mrs. w. H. Belk of Charlotte,
vice president general: Mrs. Eugene
Norfleet Davis of Raleigh, State
regent, and other D. A. r. officers
will be guests OF honor at the dance
and reception following the election.
North Carolina Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress and their
wives and leading Government off,
cials have been invited to attend.
A large attendance is predicted
at this last entertainment to be
given by the society this season.
Membership and guest tickets can
be obtained at the door. Mr.. John
WILDER Jenkins is president.
Evening star., 1939-04-20

Ter, delegate: Clara Hall, Sally
Drummond and Charlotte Nichols,
while Gamma Delta Chapter will
be represented by Helen Miller, dele
gate: Elizabeth Andrews, Jean Lines
and Miss Woodbury..
Alumnae associations also will be
represented at the convention by
delegates and guests.
The fraternity, which is 81 years
old, was founded at Georgia Fe-
male College, now known as Wes-
leyan College, in Macon, Ga, and
was first known as the Philoma-
thean Society. The honorary men,
bership list of the fraternity in
cluded the names of Robert E. Lee,
Jefferson Davis and Stonewall Jack
son.
Founders are honored by the
fraternity by the maintenance, in
the State of Georgia, of a hospital
on wheels, called the "healthmo-
bile" which constantly travels
through the rural communities of
the State.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Phi Mu Will Hold
Three.Dav Session

The biennial convention of dis
trict 2 of Phi Mu Fraternity will
open a three-day session at pm
tomorrow at Wardman Park Hotel
with Mrs. Romaine Helm Pauley, ma
tional second vice president in
charge of alumnae,. as a convention
guest. Mrs. Carroll Melton, district
president, will preside.
Approximately $50 delegates are
expected to attend the convention.
Hostesses to the visitors will be the
Gamma Delta Chapter at American
University, of which Margaret
Woodbury. is chairman, and the Beta
Alpha Chapter of George Washing
ton University.
Representatives from Beta Alpha
Chapter attending will be Alice Mil
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Give Luncheon

Mrs. Joseph Letter, president OF
the Georgetown Visitation Convent
Alumnae Association, who was guest
OF honor this week at luncheon
given by the New York chapter of
the association, is planning to en-
tertain members Of the Georgetown
Convent Alumnae in honor of the
graduating class on April 26. Mrs.
Letter also will give a luncheon April
27 for Baltimore members of the
alumnae when the Executive and
Building Committees will meet
them.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Holy Trinity Benefit
Dance Planned

Arrangements are being completed
for the annual spring dance of Holy
Trinity Alumnae to be held Satur-
day at 10 pm. at the Kenwood
Country Club. The proceeds will be
added to the alumnae's library fund.
Miss Agnes L. du Fief, president
of the alumnae, is being assisted by
Miss G. Frances Sebastian, dance
chairman; Miss Mary Collins, Miss
Helen Regin- Garland, Miss Helen
Curtin and Miss Mary Jane Schell.
Patrons are Gonzaga High School.
Evening star., 1939-04-20

Holy Trinity High School, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Arendes, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. F. Colbert, Mr.. and Mrs. M. A..
Collins, Miss Mary r. Collins, DR..
and Mrs. Samuel Coombs, Miss Ag-
mes l.. du Fief, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Gohlson, Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Hille-
geist, Miss Anna j. Ready, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. F. Keogh, DR.. E. Stuart Lyd-
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Musical Sketch
Will Feature
Fashions

An original musical and dramatic
sketch, in which the costumes will
display fashions from the year 1886
to 1926, will be presented by the
Petworth Woman's Club at pm.
Monday at the Petworth Methodist
Church. The drama, "Araminta' s
Legacy" written and directed by
Mrs. Frank MacMaugh, recording
secretary.
The music section, under the di-
rection of Mrs. Sallie Mason Selke,
will provide musical numbers appro-
pirate to the periods depicted by the
fashions shown. The costumes have
all been provided by members of
the club.
Mrs. E. C. Magdeburger will be
the narrator, assisted by Mrs. Leaf1e
Dietz. Among members to take part
are: Mrs Oscar NelsR, Mrs. Frank
Stuart, Mrs. Robert Burns, Mrs.
Walter Bishop, Mrs. Jessie Cooper,
Mrs. H. o. Craver, Mrs. H. w. Dorst.
Mrs. Clarence Fisher, Mrs. Carl
Maholn, Mrs. Margaretta Parsons,
Mrs. Ruth Parsley, Mrs. Leonard
Russie, Mrs. John Nee. Mrs. Flor
ence Utly. Mrs. Laura Warren, Mrs.
Katherine Noord and Mrs. Benja-
min Waldo, Mrs. David Miller and
Miss Katherine Magdeburger,
daughters Of members, will wear
their grandmothers' dresses.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Will Place Wreath

Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. 1,
Daughters of Union Veterans, held
its semi-monthly meeting, with the
president, Mrs. Lizzie Bassett, in
the chair. The president will place
wreath at Gen. Grants statue on
the anniversary Of his birthday.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Boys "ModeI" Polo
Shirts, Special So

300, better polo shirts, cotton
knit, novelty weaves, stripes,
patterns. Slightly irregular,
Solled. Sizes 6 to 16.
"a Boys 2-piece Corduroy Suits,
brown, navy. Sizes S, 7, 8, 8,
10. Were $3.95. 1895
10 Jackie Jumper Overalls, cotton
seersucker. Sizes S to 10. Were
30 Boys Sleeveless Sweaters, all
wool. Were 81 to sl.50. Now 75c
Down STAIRS STORE.
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dane, Miss Elizabeth Marceron, Mr.,
and Mrs. ]. Francis Reilly, Mrs.
Robert Reynolds. Mrs. Julia T..
Schel, Miss G. Frances Sebastian,
DR.. Francis T. Sharpe and DR.. Rob-
ert Maher.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Housecoats, 'I''0
Were S2.95

40, rayon crepe, rayon satin;
wraparound, slide = fastened
styles; slide-fastened style
rayon only. Sizes IA to 20.
81 Maternity Dresses, rayon crepe:
plain colors. Sizes IA to 20. Origi-
nally $3.95. Now--------$1.95
Down STAIRS STORE,
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES,
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Feminine Sweaters, IS
Originally SI.95, S295

lis, sheer woods, novelty weaves: short
sleeves; classic and cardigans. Beige green,
rust, blue black, maize navy, aqua. Sizes "a
to 38.
40 Sports Frocks, rayon crepes, attractive colors
smart styles Suitable for immediate wear. Sizes
IL to 20. Originally $3.95, $5.95. Now $1S5
II Blouses, soft dressmaker Styles prints in rayon
and silk crepes Sizes "a to SO. Were $685.
Now Observation-Disclosures $295
80 Scarfs. ascots tubuars squares sheer WOOL
crepe, lame. Were 81. Now Now---------------5o SOC
FL Shirtwaist Dresses 2-pece gored wool chiffon
flannel skirts; striped tie silk blouses to match In
aqua rose powder blue Sizes IL to 18. Slight i'm
perfectons. Originally $795 Now---$395
Down STAIRS STORE, SPoRrswEAR
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Misses Winter Sports
Goats Reduced, $50
Originally sIO.95, $685.

Originally yIO.95, $I6.95
20, wool fleece; box fitted styles; assorted colors;
sizes II to 16.
rs Misses Suits wooandrayon tweeds plaid Jackets plain
wool Shetland skirts tailored suits In novelty worsed WOOL
andrayon Assorted colors sizes IL to 49, Were $l0s5
Now $3.50
70 Misses Spring Sports Coats wool-and-rayon tweeds
suede fabrics; short box swing back styles to 49,
Were $1095. $3.50
DOWN STAIRS STORE, COATS.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
''ECzEmA'S Itch
IS UP TO YOU"
SAYS P0SLAm

You would not trade the CRATE
ful relief and comfort for a hun
dred dollars that a single box of
Poslam often brings to itching, in
famed, eczema-tortured skin. You
can tell you are going to be helped
because the very first touch of this
concentrated, yet gentle ointment
usually soothes the irritation and
burning at once. Poslam penetrates
the outer layers of the skin and
thus secures deeper action. Don't
delay your relief. Get a box of
Poslam right away at your drug
Rist, SOC,
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Underwear,
Housecoats, IS
Dr:6:uoII,, e1fo eIOS

158 pieces, cotton print q
piece housecoats; rayon-
and-Silk satin chemiSeS.
cotton pajamas, rayon crepe
print gowns. Some manu-
facturers' seconds.
6 Brushed Rayon Housecoats,
navy blue. Sizes IL, II. Origi-
nally s5.95. Now
Down STAIRS STORE,
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Girls Goats, s3:e5

Originally s5.95 to $685.
33, wool; few Winter styles,
fur-trimmed; mostly Spring
coats, suits ideal for immed-
late wear. Sizes 8 to 16.
800 Girls Cotton Wash Dresses,
early Spring wear; some sheers.
sports types. Sizes to 16. Were
$1.95. Now S1.35
LOG Cotton Dresses, suspender,
other styles. Sizes 10 to 16. Origi-
nally $1.95. Now Csc
81 pieces, including part-wool
skirts. cotton blouses, felt hats for
girls. Sizes 8 to IA. Originally
SIC to 81. Now
Down STAIRS STORE, GIRLS.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
ChiIdren's Shoes
sI.s5
Originally S4.7S

OT1gINUIIJ JT.7o
SO pairs, school, dress shoes;
patent straps, elk, calf OK
fords. Broken sizes 41a to 7.
IS pairs Wiggletoe Infants Shoes,
white, tan, natural elk, patent
leather. Boots, oxfords, straps.
Broken sizes. Were $1.35. Now 81
Down STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Mems Better Ties
s. : for
Originally Csc to 81

$50, excellent assortment of hand tailored ties;
rayon crepe, foulards, stripes, figures novelty pat
terms. All silk rayon-and-silk, rayon. Conservative,
bold patterns
a75 Mems Shirts slightly irregular soled Fancy
madras cotton prints white broadcloth. Fully cut sizes
900 Mems Sample Hose light Spring, Summer colors
Rayon cotton. Sizes 10 to 1l. Special 10 pairs 81
Al Mems Corduroy Shirts inner outer Brown navy green
wine. gray. Sizes small, medium, large. Were $295
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Women's Shoes
'I''o Originally IS

80 pairs, black, brown, navy;
calf, gabardine. Some Bell
aires included.
81 pairs Evening Slippers, rayon
satin. Gold, silver kid. Medium,
high heels. Originally 1895, IS.
Now -$1.95
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-04-20

Horse sense II more dependable
than h0rsesh0es In traffic safety.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Hats, 25e

Originally SI.95 to s295
IS, suede, wool, fur felt hats;
assorted colors, sizes.
rs Hats, straw, wool felt. Dark
colors. Originally $1.95 to $2.95.
Now
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Save on Mems undershirts and Shor,

24oo pieces comfortably fitting cotton
smart cotton prints Fully Sizes to A. And we'll
wearing cotton underhrts Of fully combed cotton yarns in
Swiss ribbed styles Sizes "a to 46.
DOWN STAIRS STORE
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Children's Apparel
65e

OTtgIHOttv 1l 10 S<9o
438 pieces, includes boys
cotton wash suits, baby boy
suits, cotton blouses, cotton
dresses, cotton fleece snow
suits, buntings. Sizes l to 6.
IS pieces, includes toddlers' wool
flannel pastel coat sets, rayon
dresses, wool knit pantie sets.
Originally $1.95 to $2.95. Now CSC
8 Apiece Wool Coat Sets, pastel
colors; sizes ! to 1. Originally
$595.
1S5 pieces, includes infants hose,
wool-knit sacques, wool sweaters,
miscellaneous infants apparel.
Originally 58c to 81. Now----25c
Down STAIRS STORE,
INFANTS AND JUVENILES.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
CirdIes, Special So

102, manufacturers seconds,
elastic girdles, pantie girdles;
rayon-and = cotton woven
with elastic: for slight fig
ures. Waist sizes 26, %. 80.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
Silk Chiffon Hose
Special So

1000 pairs, irregular, sheer
3-threads, sturdy 4-threads;
irregularities in weave. Good
shades for immediate wear.
DOWN STAIRS STORE.
Evening star., 1939-04-20

96 cotton chenille spreads in blue
or pink pastel on white back
grounds. Size 46 by 66, in floral
designs. Perfect Summer spreads
to brighten the nursery.
Down STAIRS STORE.
INFANTS AND JUvINILES. r.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
White Swan"
White Uniforms, 'l'''

800 discontinued styles, sturdy
uniforms suitable for maids,
dietitians, nurses. Long or Short
sleeved styles. Slide e-fastened
types included. Good quality
broadcloth. Button front, but
ton side models; Wee necks, Peter
Pan collars, open-to-waist styles.
Broken sizes IL to 46.
Down STAIRS STORE,
INExPENsrvI DRESSES.
Evening star., 1939-04-20
initiated White Linen
Handbags, IS

Were 81
IA, removable, washable
covers of linen. Slide-fast-
ened bags. White.
ia Black Simulated Patent
Leather Bags. Top-handle styles.
and pouches. Special------5Sc
Down STAIRS STORE,
Evening star., 1939-04-20

II, rayon crepe, weighted
silk crepe, rayon-and-silk
satin; broken size range,
mostly AZ, A.
70 Petticoats, knitted rayon,
printed rayon taffeta, rayon satin,
rayon crepe. Broken sizes. Re-
duced for clearance. Originally
81 to $1.95. Now
Down STAIRS STORE,
Evening star., 1939-12-01

headquarters in Chicago, controls
utility systems in 20 States and
Mexico.
If Mr.. Crowley accepts the utility
Job and the President does not
name successor Immediately, the
law provides that Preston Delano,
controller of the currency, become
ex-officio chairman until successor
is named.
In New York, Victor Emanuel
chairman of the Board of Standard
Gas, issued the following statement:
The Board of Directors of Stand
ard Gas & Electric Co. has con-
ferred with Leo T. Crowley, now
chairman of the F. D. I. c., and
has asked him to accept place on
the Board of Directors of the COM
pany made vacant by the recent
death of Benjamin L. Allen, direc-
tor.
1T is contemplated that If Mr..
Crowley accepts this place on the
Board of Directors, he will become
chairman of the board and Mr..
Emanuel will become chairman of
the Finance Committee. No other
changes in the Board of Directors or
the company's executive officers are
contemplated.
Mr.. Crowley has taken the tender
under consideration. B. w. Lynch
continues as president"
Evening star., 1939-12-01

pie for their support lin the hour
of our adversity.'
Finland intended to live in
peace" he said. Despite all our ef-
forts we are the victims of an at
tack. All that is left for us is to de-
fend our liberty. our existence with
all the means at our disposal.
Despite all this. we have not re-
sorted to war blindly. but we remain
ready to work for a solution of the
dispute by concihation."
(Erkko's broadcast was not
heard in the United States. Re-
fused radio relay through Ger
many, he spoke on a relay
through Stockholm, but attempts
to pick up his voice in New York
were unsuccessful)
The secret, extraordinary meeting
Of the Diet, Finlands one-chamber
parliament, last night decided to
accept the United States offer Of
her good Offices in seeking a peace
full solution.
The United States yesterday de-
liyered mediation offer also to
the Russian government.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Dr.. L. H. Evans to Begin
Duties With Library

DR.. Luther H. Evans of Texas to-
day was preparing to begin his new
duties as chief of the legislative
reference division of the Library of
Congress. Dr. Evans was appointed
successor to Wilfred C. Gilbert, who
has been in temporary charge of
the division during the past year.
DR.. Evans, who is 81, formerly was
national director of the Historical
Records Survey of the w. P. A. He
was graduated from the University
of Texas and Leland Stanford Uni
versity He received a Phi. D. de-
gree when he was "a and taught
political science first at Dartmouth
and later at Princeton.
DR.. Evans lives at 514 South Fair
fax street, Alexandria, Va.