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Evening star., 1939-10-05
Juniors Frocks
Greatly Reduced


Cotton cable nets, rayon crepes
and chiffons all dark sheers
20, originally s1o.s5 to s22s5. Now
$685.
IL, originally s10.95 to s16.s5. Now
S4.s5
Tailored Suits in wool vorsted
Oxford and light gray. Sizes IL to
Is. Were s16,s5. Now ss.s5
Dance Frocks in rayon satin. taf-
teta and net. Sizes 9. lib. Oripi-
nally $l2.95 to s19s5. Now se.s5
20 Slip-on Sweaters in yellow.
white, aqua and rose. Heather Dew
Woolens and angora-and-wools.
slightly soiled. Sizes 80 to So. Were
s2.95. $685. Now sl.95, s2.s5
Is Wool-and-rayon Bathing Suits.
Plain colors and prints. Assorted
rayon sharkskin dressmaker bath
ing suits. Sizes 80 to 36. Origi-
nally s4.s5 to $685.. Now CSC, S1.s5
JUNIOR MISSES APPAREL,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Stainless Steel Kitchenware
Vas Csc boz

At Exceptional Reductions
Stainless Steel Bake Dishes with plastic serving
trays Originally $40. Now ---- 1895
Stainless Steel Bowls with wooden trays Originally
Stainless Steel Trays, obong, with wooden handles
Originally $3.50. Now w----------------------$2 $3.50
Stainless Steel Square Trays with wooden handles
Originally $3.50. Now Observation-Disclosures $2.95
1 Stainless Steel Etched Tray, oblong Originally
SLoU. NO" ---------------------- $3.50
l Stainless Steel Round Tray Originally $3.50
2 Stainless Steel Round Etched Trays. Originally
$3.50. $2.95
1 Outdoor Clothes Dryer, metal posts wooden arms;
115-foot line Originally IS. Now------$2 $3.50
l Outdoor Clothes Dryer, metal posts wooden arms;
150-foot line. Originally 49, Now ----------$4.50
Metal Broom Cabinets, one ivory color and green,
the other white and red Originally $5.95. Now $2.S5
Metal Broom Cabinets. White with black bases.
Originally $7.95. Now w--------------$3 $3.S5
1 Metal Clothes Closet, ivory color. Was $685.
Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S495
l Utility Cabinet, double door. Metal White and
black finish. Originally 1895. Now -- $4.95
Metal Broom Cabinets, one ivory color with black
base; one green with black base. Were $7.95. Now
$4s5
1 Electric Deep Fat Fryer. Originally $l4e5.
Now s2as
All pieces more or less damaged.
HOUSEWARES New Location EIGHTH FLOOR
Express Elevator Service.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Junior Misses Pumps
$50 We're $3.50

80 pairs in patent leather. Sizes in
the group: AAA-512 to 81; AA-
to 8; Al and 8; B-5l. to 7.
Is pairs Misses Tan Elk Kiltie Ok
lords and Brown Calf Monk tyne
Shoes. In this group: A-131a, l,
and 2l2; BIB, /, IL and 2:
Cha, 1872 and 3; D-121z to 2
and 8. Were $3.50 S2.95
20 pairs Boys Oxfords in brown or
black elk, with leather soles: or of
woven leather with crepe rubber
soles. Broken sizes. Were $3.50
Now G, OK
JUNIOR MISSES AND CHnpREN's
SHOES, FOURTH Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Misses Formal Gowns
Greatly Reduced

Group includes rayon crepes silk chiffons
rayon jersey, cottons and rayon sharkskin.
In white, pastels or black Sizes 10 to 20.
II, originally s16s5 to s2s75 Now ss.s5
8, originally $l6s5 to $2975 s575
l, was SlS.So NOW W------ ------S7 S7.75
zs' originally $l3.95 to $2295. Now 1915
Is, were $l695 to $2295 Now s12 "a
1s, originally s22.s5 to $3s75 s145o
!, originally $2s.75 to $49.75. NowSls5e
I. were $35 to $3975 Now - s22
Evening wraps in group that includes velve-
teen, rayon velvet, ostrich and marabou
Sizes 10 to 20.
- "SAc ~Ao.oo. 1>oW 1913
8, originally $29.75 Now wl 81 *
5, originally $l6.s5 to $25 ss.7s
MISSES FORMAL ROOM, THIRD Ftooa
Evening star., 1939-10-05
FiIet Net Curtains
Special sl''s pair

200 pairs attractive cotton filet
net curtains in a good quality.
Tailored. "a yards long
100 pairs Fine Quality Pin Dot
Ruffled Curtains in cream or ecru
cotton. Special, pair $l.10
Odd Lot Bedspreads and Draperies
in rayon-and-cotton and chintz.
Mostly one of-a-kind. Greatly re-
duced for clearance.
CURTAINS AND DRAPERIEs,
SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Juniors Hats, $50

We're $3.50
Is "Collegette" fur felts in AQUA,
yellow and green. Sizes 2l1a and
22E.
rs Suede trimmed Fur Felts in dark
green, teal, rust and black. Were
$3.50. Now - $50
3 Suede "Scotties" in black, red
moss leaf and brown. Sizes 2l to
22h. Were s2.95. Now Sl.95
GIRLS AND JUNIOR MISSES
MILLINERY, FOURTH Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Students Covert
Suits, sI8'7s
We're &2S


IL all-wool covert cloth suits in
broken pattern range. Smartly
styled for campus wear. Sizes:
Regulars (34), 3 (35), 2 (36),
3 (3D, 2 (38).
8 Students All-wool Tweed
trousers Suits in neat pat
terms. Sizes: Regulars (35),
2 $3.50, 2 (3D, l (38). Were
$25. Now - Sl4.75
III All-wo0l Tweed Sports Coats
in checks and plaids. Sizes:
Regulars (3D, 3 $3.50, 4
(36), ! (3O, (3s). Originally
$3.50. Now --$5.95
STUDENTS CLOTHING,
SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Babies Afghans, 'I.9'
Originally $3.50 and 81

II. imported from England. In
pink, blue or white.
l Infants Wool Crepe Coat and
Bonnet Set. In white; size six
months. Was $7.95. Now S5.s5
Infants Coat Set in white wool
flannel. Size six months. Was
~o'oo. NOW $3.95
Carriage Cover Set in pink rayon
crepe. Was $5.95. Now 1895
Logging Sets of knitted wool
Size 3. Were $5.e5. Now s3.45
l Knitted Wool Suit, infants size.
One-piece. Was $495. Now S2.95
INFANTS FURNISHINGS,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Fur Goats, '59''0
Originally SI28 to SI75

Al slate pony coat, size IS; brown dyed
caracul lamb, size 20; brown-dyed pony,
size 13; l black caracul-dyed kid, size 49,
l Raccoon Cost, size 49, Was 1925. Now -s1s5
l Tipped Raccoon Coat, size 16 Was SITS Now SSs
Brown Persian Lamb Coat, size 49, Was $795
NOW $3.50
l Seal-dyed Muskrat Cape, sise 49, Was $le5,
Red Fox Ffnser-tip Jacket, size 49, Was 1896
A>o"
l Silver Fox Jacket, size 49, Was 1925. Now Sl5s5o
Gray-dyed Caracul Lamb Coats, sizes 16, 1s. Were
Black dyed Persian Lamb Coat, size 49, Was s2e5.
NOW S1695O
BLACK dyed Persian Lamb Cost size is. Was 1926
Brown-dyed Caracul Lamb Coat, size TO- Was 1925.
A>O" $lSJ.oO
l Seal-dyed Muskrat Coat size 49, Was SITS
Seal-dyed Rabbit Coats, sizes IL, 90 Originally
$110 S4s
FuRs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Misses Dresses
Greatly Reduced

Greatly RedNced
Group includes tailored and afternoon types,
some with jackets; also maternity dresses
In silk chiffon, rayon crepe. spun rayon or
cotton. Prints, white, pastels, navy and black
in the group; sizes 10 to TO-
H. originally 1895 to s22s5 Now-----$s.ss
2, originally s25 Now ow--S575
30. originally s1o.s5 to s2s.75 Now--S7.75
s, originally $1495 to $25 Now s975
5, were $22.95 to S25 Now s12 20
5. originally $22 .95 to S2s.75 sl4.so
II. originally $2s.75 to $5s.75. Now--- $3.50
6. were $29.75 to $685. Now- s2z
D. were $3975. Now S2s
3, were $49.75 Now a,
MISSES DRESSES, THIRD Floor
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Table Stemware, s.

Originally 75c
248 pieces glass stemware in sherberts, footed
tumblers and beverage glasses.
43 Crystal Glass Imported Beverage Glasses Were
Csc Now ---------------------- ---------- 35c
Crystal Glass Decorated Ice Tubs. Were 81.
4S Imported Glass Bud Vases. Were 81. Now-50c
80 pieces Imported Glass Stemware in footed tum-
blers and beverage styles Originally s125 Now Soc
Glass Decorated Beverage Shakers. Were Sc.
Now ---------------------- ---------- ---- 50
Glass Decorated Beverage Shakers. Were 81 rs.
Now ------------------ --------- 81
l Crystal Glass Covered Candy Jar. Imperfect.
Originally S. Now -------------. $1.50
43 Imported Crystal Glass Ash Trays. Originally 5Oc
Now zoe
Glass Trays with metal frames Were So so.
GLASSWARE, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Mems Fall Neckties
Special S.

$50 neckties in smart Fall pat
terms and neat designs. Silk
and silk-and-rayon. Would
regularly be much more.
14S Plain and Fancy Shirts in
cotton broadcloth and crepes.
Collar attached and demi
bosom styles. Broken sizes.
Originally 81 to So. Now csc
217 pairs Socks in imported and
domestic 6x3 rib Isle. Plain
colors. Broken sizes. Were 81
pair. Now - Csc
Is pairs White Cotton Gloves.
Originally 81 and $3.50. Now Csc :
Mems Gloves in pigskin
chamois, mocha and buckskin;
broken sizes in tans, whites,
grays and browns.
80, originally So to $3.50.
NOW $2.15
Is, originally IS to $3.50.
N" ------- SS.lo
THE MEMS STORE,
SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Sheer Nightgowns, 'l'95

~ ere yZ.yS
IL in printed rayon sheers, with
white, pink or orchid backgrounds.
Sizes 80 to 36.
4 Gowns in pure-dye silk satin,
cotton lace trimmed. Pink or blue;
sizes 80, "a and 80. Were. 1895.
Now S2.95
5 Chemises in pure-dye silk satin
or silk crepe. White or tearose;
sizes "a, 38, 40 and A. Were
UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
One-piece Foundations
a ~ Originally $40

9 by Woodthrop. OF cotton and
rayon batiste with elastic; cotton
lace tops. Sizes IS, 36, 80, 80
and Al.
6 Lily Of France Step-in Girdles,
talon-fastened. OF silk satin and
light elastic. Sizes rs to 20. Were
$3.50. Now Sl.95
2 Camp Surgical Supports of cot
ton-and-rayon batiste. Sizes 81
and 80. Were $3.50. Now 1895
CoRsETs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Knittedunionsuits, 68s
n.:~s H.. IN


10 IN medium weight cotton. merode
make, dutch neck, elbow sleeve,
knee length. Size 4.
5 Knitted Union Suits in heavy
weight cotton, low neck, knee
length. Size 4. Originally SIPS.
Now 5Sc
pairs Ray0n Pajamas, tailored
coat model, long sleeves. Suede
finish. Were $395. Now S2.S5
: pairs Rayon Pajamas in blush
color. Small size. Were $i.s5.
Now s1sy
Kayon Gowns in blue. Sizes IS,
10. Were $1.95. Now S1,35
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Costume Slips, 'I'4'

Were SI.95
10 in taffeta, blue, purple and
chartreuse. Sizes SO and 40.
Is Pure-dyed Silk Crepe Tailored
Slips. White, tearose, black. Sizes
"a to 40. Were $2.95. Now $1.95
5 Slips, pure-dye silk satin with lace
trim. Sizes 80 to "a. Were 3205.
Now Sl.0S
COSTUME SLIPS. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Decorators SAMPLES
IS to g

Originally $3.50 to SIS yard
300 in lengths Of from y to IA
yards. Suitable for pillow covers,
wall hangings and chair seats.
Also q few longer pieces for slip
covers.
l Mohair Bedspread in gold and
peach colors. Double bed size.
Originally $l6.25. Now So
Chinese All-silk or Silk and -rayon
brocades and Damasks, reduced u.
STUDIO OF INTERIOR DECORATING.
SIXTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Camera Supplies
Reduced

l Movie Screen, 3ox4o inches.
Originally $1250. Now IS
l 8 nm. Rewind and Splicer. Was
$3.50. Now S5.50
i Photo Album. Was 81. Now 81
! Photo Album. Was $3.50.
Now S1ss
Developing Set. Was 1925.
Now S2As
l Argus Filter Kit for model-A,
AF, Az, AF2. Was IS. Now 1918
CAMERAS, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Rayon Satin Crepe
Special 68s yard
Regular SI.75 Yard

$50 yards of "Phosphorescent Lady"
rayon satin crepe. Pastel. evening
and street shades. 80 inches wide.
ESQ yards Plain and Novelty Wool
for making street and sports frocks.
81 inches wide. Was $3.50 to So
yard. Now Sl,25 ward
400 Remnants Of Rayon and Co..
ton Dress Fabrics in lengths Of /
to 3 yards. 36 to 80 inches wide.
Reduced one-half former price.
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Junior Boys Shirts, 65e

26 button-on blouses. In printed
cottons; sizes 5 to 10.
80 Handkerchief Sets, cotton with
initials IN assorted colors. In sets
OF three. Were 81 set. Now Soc
IL Helmets in cotton Tweeduroy.
Discontinued style. In brown:
small sizes. Were $l.50. Now CSC
Raincoats Of black or brown COT
ton leatherette. Trench coat style.
Sizes 10, IA, IS and 20. Were 81.
NOW --- $2.45
IS Rain Hats to match. All sizes.
Originally Csc. Now -- 25c
30 pairs Knickers, including navy.
brown or gray wool nannels in
Junior sizes S, 6 and Z; and dark
patterned wool-and-rayons, sizes
to 16. A few stocky sizes. Orig
lnally So and 81. Now Sl.65
10 Cotton Wash Suits with con-
trasting tops and long sleeves.
Sizes 4 and 5. Originally 50.
NOW Csc
The BOYS STORE, FOURTH Floor
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Brocade VeIvets. 81
Originally $3.50

Off4in0IIv W.5U
200 yards in large colorful designs.
French imported velvet especially
suited for iounging robes. "a
inches wide.
ESQ Remnants Of printed and plain
Silk Crepes in lengths from / to 3
yards. 80 inches wide. Reduced to
"a and u of former price.
DRESS FABRICS. SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Spun Rayon Housecoats
80 We're s5.95

II slide-fastened and wrap-around
styles IN spun rayon prints. Aqua
and raspberry. Sizes IA, 16, 10.
pairs Lounging Pajamas in rayon
satin and crepe, and spun rayon.
Two-piece styles in plain colors and
prints. Sizes IA, Is, 18, 20. Orig
1nally $5.95. Now S2,95
NEGLIGEES. THRU Tyonp
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Girls Cotton School
Dresses, 'I.4'
Were SI.95

Is IN stripes, checks, plaids, prints
and plain colors. Sizes Z to IA.
20 Girls Dresses of rayon, cotton,
Liberty lawns and other cottons.
Assorted prints. Were $5.95.
Now q, or
IL 'Teen-age Coats in Broadmoor
tweed, camel's hair and novelty
tweed. Sizes IL to 16 in group.
originally $l395 to $25. Now, Ss.S5
z3 'Teen-age Spun Rayon Dresses,
assorted prints and plaids. Sizes
IL to Is. Were $395. Now s2.95
GIRLS AND 'TtEN-AeE APPAREL.
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Juveniles Frocks, SIS

50 in prints and plain colors. New
Fall styles. Sizes 8 to s years.
20 Cotton Wash Suits. Sizes 2 to
6 years. Were $l95. Now S1.15
IL Lightweight Wool Coats. Plain
colors and tweeds. Styles for both
boys and girls. Sizes 4, 5 and 6
years. Originally $7.95 to $13.95.
Now "a OK
IS pieces of Children's Wear. In.
Guiding cotton frocks, suits and sun.
suits. Sizes 2 to years. Origi-
nally 81 to $1.95. Now l5c
JuvENILEs' APPAREL, FOURTH FLooR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
American Golfer Sports
Frocks, :2.9'
0<;o;unI ek Sn
OrieinaHy $3.50

SO In cotton seersucker and chambray. As
sorted colors and sizes.
IS Sports Dresses Of cotton and rayo one and two
piece styles Assorted colors and Sizes Originally
$l0.95 to $12.95. Now " sa7s
50 Dressmaker Bathing Suits in cotton, also wool
suits woven with Lastex" yarn. Sizes 81 to 80
Originally $3.95, $5.95. Now.s1 81 az
70 Culote Skirts, assorted colors and Sizes Cotton
Originally $5.95 Now ---- . S1s5
Is Slip-on Sweaters with short sleeves. Wool szes
80 to 80. Were $295 Now wS Il az
SPoRrswEAR, THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Mems and Young
Mems Suits, 'I9.7'
Were S35

IS suits from regular stock, all fine values,
business and sports models in the group.
Sizes Regulars-1 (35), 9 (36), 20 (3O, 10
(38), 10 (39), 7 (40), 4 (42), 3 90; shorts
l (35), 2 (36), (3O, 2 (3S), 2 (39), 3 4O),
az; longs-l (3D, 2 (38), 4 (4O; stouts-
(39), (44.
All-wool Worsted Gabardine Raincoats in oxford
gray. Sizes: Regulars (44 2 (46) shorts
l (s5); longs (3s), l (3s), l (4o), / (44) Were
THE MEMS STORE SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Misses Three-Piece Suits
So We're 500

3 Tweed and plaid combinations using Del
Monte Hickey and John Barr imported wool
tweeds. Blue, rayon, brown. Sizes IA to 49,
Del Monte Hickey Two-piece Suits, blue and
gold mixtures. Imported woolens.
sizes IL, II. Were $4e75 Now.S3s S3s
sizes IA, 16 Were $4975 Now--S S27
Three-piece Suits, slate blue covert cloth ftted
topcoat and black suit with black and white imported
tweed topcoat Sizes 1e, ls Were $5s.75, $50 rs.
NOW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S44.75
Petaiwate Tweed Three-piece Suits Soft warm,
lightweight mixtures Of blue, brown, wine tan and
back-and white Sizes IA to 20. Were $5975, $50 u.s.
Fur-trmmed Goats. Some Shagmoors White fox
dyed. dyed wolf trim Navy toast. blue Wool Sizes
IA, 16, 20, SO. Were $5s.75, $e9.75 Nows s35
MISSES COATS AND SUITS THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Mems Oxfords, s3.95 We're ,szs

IN wing plain or straight tip
D. 61a, T. g.. VIZ = 10 '72 4o72' w. o72 ~
fatent Leather
va ~ W. OfsinaV 1910 ana $500 Now --
Folding
pophn Now
FLOOR
Evening star., 1939-10-05

Juniors Housecoats
30 Originally SI95
rs IN sheer cotton prints. Sizes
II, 13, is, II.
JUNIOR MISSES FURNISHINGS,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Misses and Women's
Dresses, >3'75

Originally S5.95 to SIO.95
$50 in rayon crepe, rayon Bemberg,
rayon chiffon and a few cottons.
In prints or plain colors. Sizes IL
to 20, 38 to A and 16la to 24h,
in the group.
SO Dresses, including some with
jackets, in printed rayon chiffon.
Also, printed rayon crepes and silk
crepes. Sizes include IL to 20, SO
to AZ and 1872 to 24H2. Originally
$7.95 to $13.95. Now S4.45
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES,
THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05

Globes, $50
Special Purchase-made to
sell for IS
SO 12-inch table models, u merid-
ian, airplane base. For home.
school, and ofice. Globes are q
necessity for watching history in
the making.
THE BOOK STORE, AISLE %,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Wardrobe Bags, 95e

We're SI.35
is glazed cotton ohintz bags, floral
designs. 6o-inch length, snap fas-
tening to hold eight garments.
is Transparent Garment Bags, &C.
inch length, snap fastening. gar
ment size. Blue. green, rose and
white. Were $2.25. Now S1.25
20 Rayon Print Travel Cases, rub
beri2ed lining. Two bottles and two
jars. assorted colors and designs.
Were 85c. Now Soc
Utility Cabinet covered with rose
washable cotton cloth. Six shoe
drawers and . hosiery tray. Was
$3.50. Now s3
NOTIONS, A1sLEs al AND ~,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05

! 9x12 Finest Quality Amer
lean Oriental reproduction.
Was $159.50. Now $119.5O
! Sx12 Plain Washed Broad.
loom Rug. Was $3.50,
NOW $50 80
! 9x12 Plain Washed Broad.
loom Rug. Was $3.50.
NOW $39. 80
RUGS, New Location, SIXTH F1ool
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Rayon Squares, 25e

We're SOC
12o lS-inch rayon squares in prints,
solid colors or two tones. With
hand-rolled hens.
HAFDKERcH1Ers, AISLE II,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05

Girls Wool Sweaters
95e
Originally s1.95 to S2.95
10 Slip-on Sweaters in white, Or
child, and aqua. Sizes 8 to 16.
GIRLS SPORTSMAN, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1939-10-05

] 9xS.4 Lincoln Taupe. Was
$3.50. Now ------$3 $34.5O
l 15x17.5 Lincoln Belize.
Originally $269.50. Now,
$3.50
l 9x6.9 Duratwist Broad
loom. Was $47.50. Now,
s27.5o
! 9x12 Wool Hand hooked
Rug. Was $3.50. Now,
$4s.5o
Evening star., 1939-10-05
9x'2 Wool Broad|oom Rugs
s3I'95
We're $3.50

~ 9x12 Wool Broadloom Rugs in powder blue iade
green, spanish red, rosalia peach, desert tan
Evening star., 1939-10-05
Cotton BIouses. 81 3:

Originally S5.95
rs in batiste with embroidered and
lace-trimmed jabots. White only.
Sizes 80 to 38.
8 An-silk Satin Blouses, tucked or
draped. White only. Sizes "a to SO.
Were $595. Now 1895
NEcKwEAR, AISLE is, FIRST FLOOR,
Evening star., 1939-10-05
PhonosraPh Record
Albums, 20

80 albums for 10-inch records.
Is Trsde-in Radios, all in play.
ing condition. table and cabinet
models ---$ $3.95, S5.95, SIS
Is Walnut-fi finished Radio Tables in
two styles. Were $295. Now S2.16
RADIOS, FOURTH FLOOR.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-21
Health Officer Reports On Out
break of Disease in Adjacent
County In West Virginia

DR.. H. R. DuPuy, county health Of
ticer, following a telephone CONVERSE
ton with Dr.. c. Y. Moser, health Of
ficer of Preston county, West Va.
stated that the outbreak Of scarlet
fever which occurred in and around
Terra Alta, W. Va, was well under
control.
The general quarantine was lifted
on Monday. December Is. However,
the schools have not been reopened. Dr..
Moser reported that around 20 eases
had occurred during the outbreak.
Garrett county has no need for I'M
due ALARM" DR.. DuPuy stated, as
there have been no cases reported
from the areas contiguous to West
Virginia in the last month. School at
tendance in both the Crellin and the
Hutton schools has been above the av-
erage for the past month"
DR.. DuPuy also said there had been
FIVE cases of scarlet fever in Garrett
county in December, scattered over a
wide area, with no reason to expect an
outbreak. He also reported 50 cases of
scarlet fever in Garrett county during
1889, which was well below the eX-
pectancy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-21
Many Motorists Fail To Have
Their Cars Inspected

A summons barrage has been sent
against approximately 100000 Mary
land motorists who had failed to have
their vehicles inspected during the
forty-fve day Save Life Campaign"
which ended December Is.
Motorists whose cars do not carry
the sticker of approval will be given
notice to comply with the requirement
within five days. License tags issued to
car owners whose cars have not been
inspected and are found to be me
chemically unfit will be revoked. No
person will be able to get next years
license plates without having his car
inspected, it was stated.
About 241, 900 cars have been in
spected of the 100000 vehicles on rec
ord in Maryland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-21
WINTER ARRIVES FRIDAY
THE CALENDAR TELLS US
Only 9 Hours 4 Minutes of Day
light: Winter Lasts SO Days

Regardless of snow or rain, cold or
heat, that has prevailed during the
past two months, winter does not ac-
tually begin until tomorrow, according
to the calendar and various almanacs
issued in all part of the nation.
From the Old Farmers Almanac it
is learned that winter begins on De-
cember % at 1:O6 p. m, when the sun
enters Capricorn. The length of win
ter in days will be 80, 0 hours and IS
minutes, which may be some solace
for persons this winter who happen to
look out upon a vast white expanse. Of
course it is not to be thought of that
winter sometimes overstays his wei
come in this territory.
While winter actually begins tomor-
row the almanac furnishes the infor-
nation that on Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday there are exactly 9 hours and
4 minutes in the length of days when
the sun rises at 7:1O a. m, on Thurs
day and sets at Ala; and on Friday
rises at I'll and sets at Ais. While
the sun actually continues to rise later
until January 7, yet it begins on De-
cember % to set later, thus beginning
that process of making days longer
until June 81, the longest day of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-12-21
DIARY OF THE WAR
Condensed For Readers Of The
Republican

FRIDAY - Russia was expelled
from the League of Nations. The Finn,
claimed they had recaptured a large
area; that they were holding then
own in another area and systematically
retreating in the Arctic region.
SATURDAY - British demanded
that the Nazi battleship Graf Spec,
in an Uruguayan port, either be in
tered or made to leave the harbor
British planes battled German naval
squadron in the North Sea. The Films
continued to repulse the Russians but
appealed to the Soviet Government to
resume peace negotiations.
SUNDAY-Uruguay gave the Ger
man battleship until 500 o'clock p. M,
Sunday to leave Montevideo. Russian
attacks on the Karelian Isthmus were
Iepulsed with heavy losses. Finland's
appeal to the Soviets for peace negoti-
atoms were ignored. Hand-to-hand
fighting on the Western Front resulted
in a claimed victory by the French.
TUESDAY-Both Germany and
Great Britain claimed victory in an air
battle over German naval base at Hell
goland. British submarine destroyed a
Nazi cruiser. British also described
the attack Of submarine Salmon upon
six German warships, two of which
were hit. Nazi planes sank four Brit
ish merchant ships and damaged three
Warships, German news agency said.
Canadian troops reached England, two
hundred of whom are citizens Of the
United States. Uruguayan authorities
inferred officers and the crew Of the
German Graf Spec, sunk by its COM
mander in Uruguayan waters on Sun
day.
WEDNESDAY-German passenger
liner was scuttled by her crew, the men
on the vessel numbering 500 were
picked up by United States warship
German freighter was driven into
harbor in Florida by British cruisesr.
Material aid for Finland was reported
following meeting of Allied officers.
Forty-four United States planes were
sold to Finland. Finn air forces struck
back at Russians with an attack Day
light raid by French patrol was only
activity on Western Front. Five more
ships sunk brought total to 252
TODAY-Commander of the Gar
man Graf Spec committed suicide. The
l. S. Cruiser Tuscaloosa arrived at
Staten Island with $40 survivors of
the German liner Columbus. Firms re-
ported a gigantic attack by Russians
with hundreds of tanks and airplanes.
1t was 25 degrees below zero in the
Arctic, thus curtailing activities in
that section. French estimated so Ger
man subs had been sunk since war
began.