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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Curtains, DraPeries, Spreads
Reduced 1s, 10 and More

IFS pairs curtains and draperies and 10 bedspreads
In large collection including cotton cottage sets,
1Z-yard curtains for bath and kitchen, rufied and
tailored curtains, odd lots of rayon andcotton bed
spreads and draperies Of various types.
~ pairs Tailored French Cotton Marqusette Curtains in
cream, white and az yards long Special pair-sse
100 pairs Summer ground
with green border. as yards long Special
CURTAINS DRArERns SEVENTH Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Costume Slips, 'I'7'
:" GfnS

10 in pure-dye silk satin, cotton
lace trimmed. Bias cut and with
rolled hens. White In sizes 80.
AZ and A; tearose in sizes SO, a
and A.
"a Costume Slips in pure-dye silk
satin, cotton lace trimmed. Four
gore, alternating bias cut. In tea
rose; size 80. Were $245. Now, &I.45
20 Costume Slips, straight-cut and
tailored. In rayon- and-silk satin.
Tearose and white; size a only.
Were 81 SO. Now csc
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
underthings, So
.ere 8Sc to 81

We're Csc to 81
IS pieces. including vest, panties
and boomers. In rayon or rayon-
and-silk and few pieces in all
silk. In blush; broken sizes and
styles.
; Step-in Chemises of glove silk,
cotton lace trimmed. Blush or
white; sizes 80 and a. Originally
&l95 Now Csc
4 Slips OF black or white rayon.
Sizes SO and a. Originally s1.95.
Now Csc
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD Floor,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Misses Dresses Reduced

40 Dresses, originally 81 95 Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S515
81 Dresses originally s1os5 to $685. Now
4s Dresses, originally sl395 to s2s75 Now 1918
2s Dresses, originally slss5 to s4s75 Now--s $3.50
Dresses, originally $22 s5 and s25. Now--- s14.5o
Featuring group of rayon lace, rayon crepe, silk
chiffon, silk marquisette, linen, spun rayon and
cotton dresses also eyelet pique, Bingham and pique
in black navy, white and pastels, prints, checks,
plaids and polka dots Sizes 10 to TO-
MISSES DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Housewares Reduced

2 Odora Wardrobes. Were 1923.
Now 1893
4 Odofa Wardrobes. Were S2.e8.
Now Sl,45
Manning and Bowman Hospitality
Tray Set. Eight pieces. Originally
So. $2.95
Mutschler Kitchen Cabinet. 40
inch size, white finish. Was $3.50.
HousEwAREs, FIFTH FLooa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Boys and Girls Books
25etosi

Originally 75c to So
lot good reading for ages 4 to IA.
1 Assortment Of Tudor REPRINTS,
slightly soiled. Now --7 5c
1 Lot Of Assorted Titles. Originally
81 to $3.50. Now - 500
THE BOOK STORE, FIRST FIooa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Misses Summer Goats, $50
We're $685. and sI9.95

10 Summer "Shortie" Coats of imported wool plaids
and REFER models of cotton -and-wool in rose blue
tan and yellow. Sizes IL to 10.
10 Suits suitable for Fall Of wool Also Forstmann
Porosa dressmaker suits gray navy and
to 90 Were $25 to $35. Now ---------- Sls75
Imported Wool Coats designed by Del Monte Hickey
fitted models Tan gold color and powder blue Sizes IA
to 18. Were s4975 Now - - - S297S
10 Forsmann Wool Poosa and Rayon Faie Coats
fitted styles Handtalored navy black. 10
16. Originally $2975 Now S1495
woMEs's AND MISSES CoArs AND SUITS THIRD FLOOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Writing Paper
Special 78e box

100 boxes all rag content choice of two finishes
Large fiat sheets, two sizes of folded sheets so
sheets and so envelopes.
l VAIL Desk Lamp. black chrome finish. Wahl pens
slightly damaged. Was $50. Now S2195
Green Onyx Base oval shape Is inches
Elephant ornament two ink wells Slightly damaged
Was SIS. Now --------------- 1450
STATIONERY, AISLE q FIRST FLOOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Straw Hats, '2'2'
Originally IS to SO

Originally IS to $40
80 in Milans or rough straws, az
sorted styles and colors.
30 Hats, including straws, fur felts,
and cotton or rayon fabrics Orig
inally S395 to $40. Now S1.s5
IS Hats, including fur felts. straws
and rayon fabrics. In assorted
sizes and colors; mostly one OF a
kind. Originally sl2.75 to s35
Now S3.25 and SA.75
MILLINERY, THIRD Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Girls Bathing Suits, SIS

We're Sj9S
IS wool knit bathing suits, assorted coors. Sizes
8 to 49,
IS Cotton Play Suits with skirts
jumper effect Sizes H. IA. Were $685. Now S295
Girls Cotton salcloth Overals California
Assorted colors Sizes to a. Were 81 SIS. Now s115
Girls Coston Unbleached Muslin Overa IL
Were $l.l5 Now S5c
Is Girls Cotton Play Suits with separate skirts,
back styles Sizes T. 10, a. 16 Were 3l95 Now S145
13 Wool Knit Noble Bathing Trunks to g.
Originally $295 Now 81 Is
IS Girls Unbleaehed Muslin Sports Skirts pressed designs
front and back Sizes to IA. Originally $l15 Now 45c
Teenage Rayon Chiffon Bouses long and short sleeves
Sizes IL to Is. Originally 81 95. Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $50
% Girls Slack consisting of shirt OUT
and Stacks in assorted coors Unbeached muslin
to "a. Were 81 95 Now S145
II Girls Beach Jackets of cotton terry cotton ticking
Hat t match Assorted stripes IL to 49, Were
GIRLS 6roRIswEAR FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Sports Dresses, '7'9'
Originally $685. to SIS

80 Sports dresses Of rayon and rayon chiffon, some
with jackets. Assorted coors Sizes II to 49, SO to A.
20 Organdy Blouses white Broken sizes Were 1895
Now 49, --.- --------.-. s2s5
% piece Play in aqua blue and yellow
Sizes II to 10 Were $685.. Now -------- S495
SPORTSMAN THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Juniors Summer Suits. s3.s5

Originally s7.9S
20 In cotton twills checked rayon taf1eta Sizes
to IT,
20 Dresses and piece cotton and spun
rayon. Prints pastes. Sizes to IS. Were So IS.
Now S2g5
II Dance Frocks in dotted Swiss White navy red.
to IS. Originally 1905 to 1885 Now-------- s5ss
Is Dresses in spun rayons coons linens printed silks
rsyon crepes. Sizes to H. Originally s10s5 to SIS s5
20 pairs Rayon sharkskn Stacks white charee or blue
Sizes II to is. Were 1895. Now-------------- S2l5
Is Slack Sets in Terry cloth Originally sos and
S7e5. Now &295
% Cardigan Jackets in maize wooens II
to l5 Were $685.. Now S3s5
% Wool Skirts to match above jackets Peated all around
JUNIOR MISSES APpARII FOURTH FLooa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Silk Remnants
Greatly Reduced

400 remnants of printed and plain silk crepes
l to yard lengths reduced IA.
"a or more yard lengths reduced y.
20 yards Rayon Fabrics plain and novelty inches
wide Originally 81 to S1.e5 yard soc yard
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND F1ooR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
HomesPun Luncheon Cloths
Reduced

Group of scarfs luncheon cloths, plate doilies in
Fiesta colors, gold color, green, aqua, navy and
orange.
12x18 inches Each, 3Oc Now
So Napkins 1917 inches Were zoe. Now 25c
So Scarfs 1sx35 inches Were soc. Now, each 35c
"a Bridge Cloths "a inches Were ST. Now each s5c
IL Luncheon Cloths, 81 inches square Were $275. Now
Needlepont Pieces in floral designs 25-inch
Were So $500 - S195
Needlepoint Piece, scattered floral pattern 27nch square
canvas. Was 81 so Now S2.7S
pair Cotton Model Piowcases One embroidered
stamped for embroidery Was g. Now ------ S125
Lace beudor Pillow Of rayon- cotton in peach Was
$3.50 Now -- s2sn
1oe ekens Of Feather Ring Rayon Gotten Yarn
sorted colors Were 1Oc each Now each Sc
ART NEEDLEwoRK, SEVENTH FLOOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Girls Dresses, SIS
Were 1928

IS spun rayon prints with white
backgrounds. Sizes Z to TO-
Is 'Teen-ake and Chubby Summer
Dresses. Spun rayon, rayon crepe
and cotton. Sizes IL to Is. Orig
inally $295 to 1895. Now S1.s5
rs 'Teen-age Dresses of rayon crepe
and spun rayon. Assorted prints,
dots, Two-piece styles. Sizes II
to is. Were 1926. Now S2.s5
IS Chubby and Girls Sheer Cotton
Print Dresses and all-white dresses.
Sizes II to Is, to IL. Were 31.95.
Now S1.45
GIRLS APPAREL, FOURTH FLooR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Decorators Samples
IS g

Originally 81 to SIS yard
ITS pieces in lengths Of % to ~
yards. Suitable for pillow covers,
chair seat and wan hangings. Also
several lengths long enough for
slip covers.
Group Of Chinese damasks and
brocades, all silk or silk-and cot
ton. Reduced ".
SrUD1o or 1NrERIos DfcolAr1xa,
SIXTH FLooA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
'2'''
Were S395 and S5.95

4 rayon crepe and rayon satin
housecoats, wrap around styles.
Sizes IA to 10.
4 Housecoats of rayon satin or
rayon crepe. Sizes IA, Is and 10.
Were SIS and $685.. Now S1o.s5
NEGLIGEEs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Evening Jackets
Were 1925 and SI0.95

Were 1925 and SIO.95
IA Evening Jackets of rayon velvet quilted rayon tat
feta embroidered wool.
10 Evening Jackets and Capes Of black velvet
$lO.95 to $685. S795
10 Dinner and Evening Dresses in plain printed
chiffon Sizes 49, 40 and a. 1871 to 24a 421 to 46 and
5ol2 Were $685. and s22e5 Now-------------- $1z5s
10 Evening Dresses Of plain and printed silk chiffon
crepe and lace combinations Some with jackets Sizes
SO to a, 44l2 to 4sh. Originally $3s.75. Now--S14s5
WoAxEN's FORMAL ROOM THIRD FLOOR
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Women's White Shoes. s.

We're IS
246 pairs in lacquered cotton yarn. With medium
heels and In fair size range.
2l pairs White Shoes good selection Of types heel
heights and sizes In the group Kid buckskn calf linen
and cotton mesh Originally 50 IS and $1075 S4S5
80 pairs Arned Authentics in white and natural linen
Discontinued styles. Originally $1095 Now-----S4Ss
WoMEN's SHOES THIRD FLooa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Juveniles Shorts, IS

We're yI.I5
Is pairs with suspenders in seer
sucker and tuffspun. Sizes 2 to 6
years.
Is Sunsuits for girls In seersucker.
shantung- weave cotton and cotton
gypsycloth. Sizes to years.
Were s1l5. Now - s5c
JUVENILES APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Junior Misses Shoes, 3 IS

IF ere J5 yb.5U
so pairs of white and brown and white combina-
ton shoes In afternoon and sports styles Sizes In
the group:
AAA to g.
IA 5H2 to g.
A S to ~.
4 to 72.
q pairs Mexican Sandals of leather combinations
Of white and brown and red and blue Sizes ga to T.
Originally s2.45 and s295. Now 81
IL pairs of Boys Oxfords of tan calf elkskn with
leather and rubber soes Broken sizes 1918
JUNIORS cHrIpREx's SHOES, FOURTH Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Lily Of France CirdIes
S7.e5 We're IS

Is Summer girdles. step-m and
side hook styles. Cotton net and
elastic. Sizes 26. ~, 20, 20, 81. "a.
10 One-piece Foundations Of cot
ton and-rayon batiste and cotton
elastic. Some all elastic with COT
ton lace tops. Sizes 50. 81. 90. 40,
Al, ~. Originally $3.50 and $40.
Now S4.95
CoRsErs, THIRD TIooR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03
Mems Neckties, Special
S. and 05e

125 Neckes in silk-andrayon crepes and ouards. Bold
and neat patterns. Would regularly be ST. Special 55c
$50 Necktes silk and foulards Would regularly
be ST. Special CSC
THE MEMS STORE SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-03

bic angeab APPROVAL telephone accepted
Evening star., 1939-11-26

South was the dealer and the side
was not vulnerable, while East and
West were vulnerable. The seven-
diamond contract would have been
set two tricks if the proper lead had
been made, which would have meant
loss of 300 points. remarkable
saving when 1t Is realized that six
spades doubled could have been
made against any defense and would
have netted a total score of 1910.
The argument is that South, with
eight diamonds, king missing and
five other worthless cards, should
either pass or make a pre-emptive
bid Of four diamonds, not pre-empt
of three in minor. Partner in the
North would then raise to five and
there the contract would rest and
could easily be made. Against a
pre-empt in diamonds West, being
vulnerable, would not have ventured
four spades with honor strength
only of one and one-half tricks.
When South passed, however, West
could risk call of one spade, which
would start the trouble. AS the bid
ding progresses, with East and West
bidding spades and North calling
hearts, 1t was up to South to lay the
foundation for sacrifice bid, spe-
cially after partner had supported
diamonds. 1t was particularly neces-
sary to take the sacrifice and bid
seven diamonds after North had
doubled six spades. Where the
bidding rested at six diamonds East
doubled and no one was obliged to
bid seven diamonds.
1t remained for Katherine john
son to make seven diamonds on
bid of six doubled. West made the
unfortunate lead which enabled her
to succeed. Being vulnerable and
five spades having been doubled by
North, West did not dare to venture
six spades. He figured that he was
certain to lose heart and that
North must have the king of spades
guarded for his double So he passed
and permitted East to double the
six diamonds. Having seven spades
which suit his partner had supported
and must have at least four and with
North supposedly holding guarded
king he should have been able to
account for all the spades and see
that South held none, and that his
proper lead was club which had
not been mentioned in the bidding
and which East must have for his
repeated raises.
Instead. West opened with the ace
Evening star., 1939-11-26

OF spades, North played his SINGLE
ton king and South trumped. Mrs.
johnson then took out the two dia-
monds adversely held and proceeded
to lead hearts. discarding one club
on the third lead Of that suit and
trumping the fourth when East's
jack fell. She returned to dummy
with the king of diamonds and on
the two remaining hearts discarded
her two losing clubs, thus making
seven-odd doubled. A club opening
would have set the contract two
tricks. 1t was top on the board.
East and West could have made six
spades doubled and North four
hearts, unless East had opened with
the king of clubs and followed it
with diamond, enabling West to
use his single two-spot of hearts.
That would have held heart con-
tract to three as the jack of that
suit was good in East's hand. The
players thought the deal and the
outcome were sensational.
Follow Me" Post No. 1880 of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, John w.
Thompson, commander, has made
arrangements for childrens Christ
mas duplicate bridge party, to be
given at the Wardman Park Hotel
on the night of December IL. Patrons
OF the event are the Washington
Bridge League, which will donate q
major trophy; the Federal Bridge
League, which will surrender its
quarters to the players and cancel
its own team game for that night,
and DR.. and Mrs. A. j. Steinberg of
the Federal League, who have
offered prize.
The sponsors are James H. Lemon,
president of the American Contract
Bridge; Tom Hamlin. president of
the Washington Bridge League, and
H. S. Gay, bridge director of the
Capital City Chess Club. The public
Is invited regardless of club or
organization membership, and as all
services and equipment are donated
the entire proceeds will be given to
aid children in having an enjoyable
Christmas, especially those whose
circumstances would not otherwise
enable them to have a happy
holiday.
The Tournament Committee COM
prises 1t. Comdr. w. A. Corley. chair
man; Paul Golden, director; Roy
Evening star., 1939-11-26

Every bridge player encounters at
one time or another what is char
acterized as crazy" hands, meaning
that the distribution of the cards
is freakish and unusual. There is
nothing that can be done about 1t,
and as a result the weaker hands
sometimes win and the mere aver
age players are successful over the
experts. Distribution Is something
that no one can control, and there
has been devised no system which
will solve the problem that it pre-
sents. The best way, therefore, is
for the player to be wary of unusual
hands. If he picks up 13 cards which
have freakish distribution, it is quite
likely that two and perhaps three
Of the other hands are similarly
affected, and almost anything may
happen.
The National Press Club game last
Monday night was featured with
Evening star., 1939-11-26
BY G.. adams Howard

It won't be an inactive war in
the United States this winter II the
present plans of safety leaders are
carried out, who are contemplating
determined fight on seasonal traf-
fic perils. No one will be asked to
remain. neutral, either, as the Ma
tional Safety Council and the Safe
Winter Driving League united in a
"counterattack."
With winter conditions prevailing
in most sections of 33 Northern
States, safety authorities today
asked motorists to be extra careful
and take practical precautions in
battling "Old Man Winter"
Declaring that December Is the
most crucial time in the year for
motoring safety, Judge Harry H.
Porter, chief justice of the Munich
pay Court of Evanston, ILL.,, pointed
out that accidents increase IS to 40
per cent in Northern States during
winter months, as against only 3 to
20 per cent in Southern States, ac-
cording to location and severity of
WSociiCi SoiiulGlOAlo. l1c ItTuIcU uflc
public safety drive "a war at home"
and reminded listeners of the fact
that 10 months of the last World
War claimed lives of 50,510 Ameri-
can soldiers, while during the past
10 months 1880 persons were killed
in automobile accidents in the
United States.
Judge Porter, who is general
chairman of the, National Safety
Councils street and highway traf-
nc section and president of the Safe
Winter Driving League, declared
that the latter figure represented
20 per cent reduction in traffic
deaths over the previous 19 months.
The figures for 10 months are used
because that was the length of time
the United States was involved in
the last war.
1T illustrates" he said, "the i'm
portance of safety education, engi-
neering and enforcement. The
Safety Councils Committee on Win
ter Driving Hazards, headed by Prof.
Evening star., 1939-11-26
NEWS OF THE MOTORING WORLD
National Safety Council Starts in War to Finish on
Winter Driving Perils; Gasoline Saving Studied

Ralph A. Meyer of Iowa State Col
lege, and composed of % leading au-
thorities in all branches of research
and automotive transportation, is
making strong 'counterattack' on
Old Man Winter by exploding fall
lacial theories and proving the facts
on safe winter driving by impartial
research and tests"
The Seven Tips for Safe Winter
Driving" revised and based on the
new research conducted thus far,
follow.
l. Test brakes for simultaneous
gripping.
2. Check condition of windshield
wiper, defroster and tire chains.
Watch out for children on sleds.
3. Travel at less than moderate
speeds on snow or ice covered high
ways and city streets. The common
practice Of lowering tire pressure
gives only slightly more traction and
not nearly sufficient for all-around
safety. 1t also damages tires. Nom
skid treads on tires are definitely
helpful on wet pavement, but only to
a very limited extent on snow, while
on ice they give no more anti-skid
protection than smooth tires.
4. Leave plenty of room between
you and the car ahead. Necessity
for sudden stops and turns should be
avoided. Take curves slowly, even
with chains, and don't try to pass
cars ahead of you on hills and curves.
5. Put on chains wherever dan
gerous packed snow and ice prevails
to any extent, particularly on hills.
Without chains or cinders on an icy
road 1t is unsafe to overtake We
hicles in urban areas, and hazardous
in rural areas, unless the road is
clear for a half mile ahead.
6. When stopping on ice and snow
keep car in gear and apply brakes
before you would in dry weather.
Use tire chains but drive as if YOU
didn't have them. They add ap-
preciably to control of car. On ice
and snow chains on rear wheels
alone reduce stopping distances 25
to IS per cent, and on all four wheels
Evening star., 1939-11-26
Astleford, scorer, and Miles E. Myers.
Members of the Publicity Committee
are Mrs. Marian Barre, William
Cheeks and Frank B. Lord.

u
Cheeks and Frank B. Lord.
The Roosevelt duplicate game has
inaugurated a new series of bridge
which will be featured by two sys-
TENS Of handicap. One will be the
Minneapolis method devised by F. E.
Bruelheide, author and games au-
thority In the Northwest, whereby
each player is handicapped two
matched points each time he or she
wins. This will be deducted from
the matched points before the per-
centage above average is taken. The
player thus having the highest per-
centage above average for four
games played with two different
partners will win custody of the
newspaper trophy offered for the
series. The second handicap will be
IN accordance with the Cavendish
Club plan. A prize will be given to
the winners of the duplicate, and
there also will be a sweepstake prize
in the play for which the participants
automatically handicap themselves
by an auction, based upon the
estimated skill of the players. This
Is the method originated by Jules
Wetzler of the Cavendish Club
where it is extensively played. 1t
was brought to Washington by c. B.
Pennebaker, who introduced it in
the Roosevelt Hotel game. 1t is
calculated to give the weaker players
an advantage to win which they
would not have without it.
Here is ruling of the National
Laws Committee which it would be
we'll to bear in mind in the event
that such question should arise in
local game:
Two players entered a two-session
pair game and qualified. At the
beginning of the final session one
of the players became i'll and sub
stitute was obtained. The substi-
tute had not participated in the
qualifying round. The partner with
the substitute won the event. Who
should receive the master point
award? The committee ruled that
the one player who had participated
in both sessions should receive his
full award, while the other two
players would divide it.
Evening star., 1939-11-26

Former ne1DS editor and stamp
lDriter for the Chicago Herald
Examiner, has become a resi-
dent of Washington and is en-
pected to take an dctiUe part
in local philatelic affairs. He
is a natiDe of Grand Rapids,
Mich, and 1DaS educated in
that city and in Illinois. His
Journalistic career, dating back
rs gears. brought him to the
Nations Capital in time to re-
port the false and the true
drmiStice celebrations of 1918.
NoaO he has decided to make
his home in the District of
Columbia. An ardent collector
and keen student OF stamps
since boyhood, he specialises
in the postal issues of the
Orange Free State, the Meth
erlandS, British colonies and
the United States. His pret-
erenceS recently, he says, haze
been for "old stamps on
coDer." Star Staff Photo.