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son directed to report to the Secre-
tary Of the Navy. He induced one
or two members Of Franklin Lodge
to accompany him to the head of
the Navy Department, among them
Joseph T. K. Plant, a lawyer and
commissioner of deeds of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. The Secretary
Of the Navy, after having ascer-
tanned the status of Mr.. Dunn, who
was at that time q -commis-
stoned officer in the Marine Corps,
directed both men to report to the
then Secretary of State, William H.
Seward. From the Secretary's ofIice
they were escorted to the White
House, and as Mr.. Dunn relates the
story: .
"The President said, Gentlemen,
before we start I want to introduce
one of your members to you.' And
who should come in but Mr.. Kelly,
the man who had been initiated at
the same time I was. The President
said, DO you know this man?' I
said, Yes, he was initiated the same
night I was, but he knows nothing
Of the order only as far as initiatory
Is concerned Mr.. Seward said to
me, 'Sergt. Mai. Dunn, is this a po-
litical organization2' I said, No, sir. :
Mr.. Seward said, Have you any
proofs?' I said, T have He said,
What are your proofs?' I said, I
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Wedding to Be Enacted
AS Anniversary Event
Colonial Ball and Reception
To Be Held Here in Honor
Of Virginia Officials

ring at Ethan. November S, 1881.
Besides his widow, Eleanor (CalverD
Curtis, daughter of Benedict CAL
vert, son of Charles Calvert, sixth
Lord Baltimore, he left four child
rem: Elizabeth Parke, Martha Parke,
Eleanor Parke and George WASH
ington Parke, each carrying as a
middle name the middle name of
their father.
The death of John Parke Gusts
right after the climax of the Amer
lean Revolution brought intense
grief to Gen. and Mrs. Washington.
Washington hardly waited for the
surrender until he was of for
Ethan, IS miles from Yorktown,
hoping to arrive here in time to
see the only remaining child of Mrs.
Washington before he passed away.
But time and tide wait for no
man." as it has truthfully been said,
and Washington arrived little too
late. for death had already sealed
forever the lips of his beloved STEP
son.
Received Sad News.
Upon his arrival at Ethan the
sad news was impaired to him by
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Of the National Intelligencer said
Of him:
"Mr. Custis died at Arlington, near
this city, after a brief illness, on the
morning Of the 10th instant, in the
77th year of his age. For several
years he had stood alone in his re-
lation to the Father of His Country,
ever anxious, with filial reverence
and affection, to illustrate his char
acter. and from the rich stores of
his never-failing memory to bring
forward an annual tribute to his
immortal worth. Known and hon.
ored by his fellow countrymen, his
departure will awaken universally a
profound regret.
Born amid the great events of
the Revolution, by the death OF his
father (Col. Gusts of the Army, and
a son of Mrs. Washington by a
former marriage, which occurred
near the close Of the war. he found
his home during childhood and
youth at Mount Vernon, where his
manners were formed after the
noblest models; and from the great
worthless of that period, frequent
guests there, he received impress
sions Of wisdom and patriotism that
were never effaced.
Under the counsels Of WASH
ington, he pursued his classical stu
dies at Princeton, and when de-
prived by death of his great guide
and father land soon after of his
revered grandmother he devoted
himself to literary and agricultural
pursuits on his ample estate of Ar
lington He was early united in
marriage to Miss Mary Lee Fitz-
hugh of Virginia. a lady of unsur-
passed excellences in all the rela-
tions of life, and whose irreparable
loss. three years ago. he continued
with sorrow and affectionate ad-
miration, to his final day, profoundly
to deplore. One daughter Mrs. Lee,
wife of Col. Robert Lee (Gen. Rob-
ert E. Lee of the Army and sew
eral grandchildren survive him.
Mr.. Gusts was distinguished by
an original genius for eloquence,
poetry and the fine arts; by a
knowledge of history, particularly
the history of this country; for
great powers of conversation, for
an ever-ready and generous hospi-
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ideals in helping the widow and
the orphan and members who are
temporarily In need. In every other
direction, too, it answers the call to
exercise its cardinal principles. The
bene1actions of this oroer are not
confined to its annual expenditures
for relief purposes, averaging nearly
$4,000, 900. This order Is credited
with % homes" located in 20 grand
domains.
Widows, orphans, and INDECENT
members of the order are admitted
to these homes only from commu-
mites and lodges within the domains
where the homes are located. There
is no general home, supported by
the order at large, wherein de-
pendents worthy of care may be ad-
m1tted. These homes are located
IN Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ken
tucky, Texas, North Carolina, New
York, Missouri, Tennessee, New
Hampshire, Oregon Washington,
California. Colorado. Alabama, In
diana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Vir-
ginia, Connecticut and Kansas. The
upkeep of these homes runs into mil
lions of dollars.
The Knights Of Pythias was the
first fraternal order to receive q
charter from the United States Gov
ernment under q special act of Con-
gress. Was the first to require that
the flag of the country should be dis
played and saluted in its castle halls.
1t was the first to start to raise
a fund for our soldiers and their de-
pendents in the great World War.
1t was the first fraternal order to
purchase Liberty Bonds. It was the
first fraternal order to open its doors
to boys 10 years of age, and it has
spent over one hundred million
dollars for relief purposes and for
the care Of dependents since its
organization,
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have the ritual of the order on my
person. Mr.. Seward said, Can see
it?' said, No sir. only with one pro-
vlso. II you choose to take the obi
cation. the same as Mr.. Plant and
have, we will not only read but ex-
plain to you everything that is in this
ritual President Lincoln said at
that point. That is very fair, my
son. Mr.. Kelly has done his duty,
and has not done any harm Upon
this I said, Mr.. President, there is
q portion Of this ritual that I can
disclose to you. Every member of
the Knights Of Pythias must be loyal
to the flag Of his nativity or of his
adoption The President said,
Gentlemen, you are released Mr..
Seward shook our hands and as
sured US that 1t was only done upon
information that they had received.
The affair all through had conveyed
to us the impression that the Pres
ident and Secretary of State had
ordered an investigation, used this
man Kelly as the instrument, and,
upon becoming satisfied that every
thing was correct, no further steps
were taken"
Disaster Donations.
In celebrating its Is years of
existence, the Knights of Pythias has
donated hundreds of thousands of
dollars to sufferers from floods,
earthquakes and tornadoes. On
many occasions it has been the first
fraternal order to send money re-
lief to those in need growing out of
natures disasters. Today, the order
has upwards of 4,800 lodges scattered
through continental United States,
its insllar possessions and Canada.
At one time, the order had upwards
of 900 900 members but the World
War caused most serious depres-
sion and membership decreased.
The order has lived up to its
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Eleanor-the future Mrs Lawrence
Lewis-were taken to Mount Vernon
and placed In the care of Mrs. Lund
Washington. whose husband was
managing the generals property at
that place.
As in everything he undertook
in his lifetime, Washington was not
unmindful Of the responsibility he
had assumed in the raising of his
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10, 1864. On that date the first lodge,
Franklin Lodge, No. l, was instituted
in the District of Columbia, in what
was then known as Temperance
Hall and later as Marini's Hall, at
914 E street NV, now the site Of
a parking space for automobiles.
Some months previous to the organ
ization of the first lodge, Justus
Henry Rathbone, who was q Union
soldier connected with the surgeon
generals department, had urged
amongst his comrades in the gov
ernmental service q fraternal order
for men, based upon the cardinal
principles of friendship, charity and
benevolence.
Previous to his coming to WASH
ington, Justus Henry Rathbone, who
was in delicate health after leaving
school, was sent by his father to the
Michigan pineries to regain his
strength. While teaching school in
Eagle Harbor, Mich, he sent East
for some books and plays and in the
collection he received John Banim's 8
play Of Damon and Pythias." The
story so impressed him that he then
conceived the idea and wrote the
brief Of ritual for an unnamed
society of men.
Rathb0ne's Part.
Upon the death of his father,
which occurred in 1861, he returned
East and went to reside in German
town, Pa, where he was married.
He entered the United States Hos
pital Service as q citizen nurse at
the Cuyler General Hospital, Ger
mantown, Pa, where he remained
until 1863. He then enlisted In the
general service in July, 1863, was
appointed hospital steward, United
States Army, and reported for duty
in Washington, D. c. While resid-
ing In Washington he met David l.
Burnett, William II. Burnett, Ed
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DR.. Craik and it is said the grief
of the Father of His Country knew
no bounds" and that he "wept like
child" Upon being conducted
into the death chamber he found the
recently made widow standing be-
side the death bed of her deceased
husband. weeping bitterly. WASH
ington tenderly clasped her In his
arms and when he had recovered
his composure, said to her:
II adopt his two younger children
as my own from this hour. and
shortly afterward George Wash
ington Park Gusts and his sister
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By Edgar C.. Snyder.

The Knights of Pythias today be-
gins its diamond jubilee celebration
of the founding of the order in the
city of Washington by placing q
wreath on the Tomb Of the I'm
known Soldier in Arlington Gene
terry at 2:30 pm, under the auspices
of Supreme Chancellor E. Lee Stapp
of Florida. He will be assisted by
Supreme Lodge officers and delega-
tions from Virginia, Maryland, New
York, West Virginia, Delaware and
other domains.
At 8 o'clock this evening religious
services Of a commemorative char
acter will be held at the Epiphany
Protestant Episcopal Church under
the direction of its rector, the Rev.
Ze Barney Phillips, assisted by the
Rev. Isaac Wayne Hughes, grand
prelate of the grand domain of
North Carolina and the Rev. Chel-
lis v. Smith of Hyde Park, Mass,
with special music by the vested
choir of the church.
Seventy-five years ago Washing
ton was an armed camp, with SOL
diers everywhere, and sad and dis
pirited, but hopeful, President in the
White House. For three years the
tide of battle of the Civil War, grow
ing out of the secession of the South
ern States, had fluctuated. In the
West the Union forces were gen.
orally successful. In the East the
Confederate forces were largely
triumphant, Notwithstanding the
Battle of Gettysburg. fought in 1863,
which gave the Union arms hope for
ultimate success.
First Lodge.
Somber clouds hung over the Ma
tional Capital in those eventful
years, and it was during this period
that the order of the Knights OF
Pythias had Its genesis on February
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Benevolent Society With Distinguished
Record of Service Was Formed
During Civil War.

ward s. Kimball and Robert A..
Champion. to whom he submitted
the brief of the ritual he had writ
ten among the pines of Michigan.
These men were impressed with the
idea and possibilities for the forma-
ton of q society for men and urged
him to complete the ritual, which
he did during the latter part OF
1868.
AS the work on the ritual pro-
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Some say that Washington did
not legally adopt this grandson of
Mrs. Washington, and this may be
perfectly true, but regardless of
whether he did or did not, no father
could have thought more of a son,
or a son more for a father, than
did these two persons. Following
the death of Mr.. Gusts, the editor
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stspson's children, and not only
cared for them In their youth, but
even continued q watchful care over
them until the end. In his advice
to George Washington Parke Curtis,
the younger of the two children
adopted. he conveys his intense in
terest In his admonitions, which
might even be profitably followed
by the younger people of today.
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membership Of this new order. It
was under surveillance because po-
litical matters were in a critical
state in the National Capital at
that time, and q constant watch
was kept by the Government over
all congregations of q secret char
acter.
Dunn Reports.
Edward Dunn. an honorary past
supreme chancellor, was the per-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-06
Two Deckhunds Bonded
On Assault Churqe
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
CRISTOBAL, c. T., Aug. 5.-Two
deckhands aboard the United States
liner President Hayes were placed
under bond of $500 each today on
charges of assaulting two Of the
ships officers July 80 while on the
high seas.
The defendants, Thomas Kellaher
and William Crouch, at a preliml-
nary hearing denied the charges
and declared they themselves were
attacked. They we're accused of as
saulting Chief Engineer James D.
Fay and Second Assistant Engineer
Claude Gardiner.
Authorities said the trouble arose
from a labor dispute.
The hearing was adjourned pend
Ing arrival of witnesses aboard the
ship which proceeded through the
Canal and was scheduled to sail
from Balbao tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-06
News Writer Accuses
Guffey Of Sander;
Seeks 100000
Senator Declines to
Comment on Suit
Filed by ChiIds

A 100000 SANDER suit against
Senator Joseph F. Guffey. Demo-
crat, OF Pennsylvania was filed In
District Court yesterday by Mar
quis w. Childs, Washington CORE
spondent for the st. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Senator Guffey was accused IN the
suit of intimating the correspond
ent had written story for which
he was paid by persons outside the
newspaper business.
The Pennsylvania declined to
comment late yesterday when in
formed by reporters of the action.
He said he had not seen the SLAM
der suit papers and until 1 know
what's in them I naturally have no
comment"
Paragraph Quoted.
In his suit, filed through Attcr-
neys William E. Leahy and William
G. Hughes, jr., Mr.. Childs stated he
wrote story on June Is which
contained the following paragraph:
wv. R. Davis, the free-lance oil
operator who put over barter eals
with Germany for oil from expro-
priated American wells now held by
the Mexican government, mad the
aid and advice of powerful figures
In the Washington scene, including
Senator Joseph F. Guffey, a men,
Der Of the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee, the Post-Dispatch has
learned. ="
About six weeks later Senator
Guffey, it was set out in the suit,
made the following false scam
dalous. defamatory, malicious SLAM
der: 81 (Guffey) know that he
(Childs) got paid for that"
Source Declared Reputable.
The Senator meant, Mr.. Childs
said in his suit, that he had re-
ceived compensation for writing the
article for some one other than his
employer The statement, accord
ing to the suit, was made off the
floor of the Senate and was uttered
In the presence of others, "and by
reason thereof greatly injured
Childs' name and reputation in the
conduct and execution of his pro-
fession."
The article in question, Mr.. Childs
stated, was written in the course
of his duties as correspondent for
the Post-Dispatch and was written
In good faith, honestly, upon in
formation he received from sources
he relied on as reputable and well
informed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-06
Wife Will Be Surprised,
Says Clipper Passenger
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-Modern
times note: Mrs. James Paul Mills,
who waved good-by to her husband
from the liner Normandie's rail
here Wednesday, will be greeted by
her husband when the ship docks at
Southampton, England.
Mr.. Mills, sportsman and polo
player Of Old Westbury, N. Y, left
today for Europe aboard Pan Amer
lean Anyways American Clipper.
He chuckled as he boarded the
Clipper: my wife will be surprised
to see mel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-08-06

For you who wont O sound invest
ment Northern back peIts feather
blended by A. HoIonder to resen-
bic mink. Stroeht silhouette, COL
lorIess neckIine, intricate shoulders.
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SUMMER HOMES.

FOR sALE-9-RooM HOUSE. GARAGE
neighborhood main line B. e. O. railroad.
Paved street. shrubbery. flowers and fruit
furnace Owner leaving town. 5 hours
drive from WASHINGTON, in heart OF Allc-
ehenies at the confluence OF 3 rivers,
good swimming and fishing: excellent spot
for children; Is of main highway: pictures
on request. Clear title; $4,000. Box
3ll-X Star
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TRAlLERS FOR SALE.

SEE THE GLIDER. model 90. Now on dis
furn. 2-rm. apt. equipped with Venetian
shades and clec. brakes. Also many used
models. Prices from $3.50 to $3.50. Sold
ance on used trailers in trade. Also trail
ers for rent AMERICAN TRAILER Co.
INC. 451l Wis. ave. NV. Woodley 1892.
Open evenings.
VISIT LOCAL DEALER see two-room Glid-
er apartment trailers. Easy terms. Cata-
logue free. II So. Wells ST., Chicago.
YORK TRAILER. sleeps 4, flrst-class condi-
ton; fully equipped; secrif.ce. Call Wood
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1896 2-dr. tr. sedan. with
radio and heater. This all de luxe mode.
heads our bargain list Of Trew Value used
cars. Even though it's, 1895 model. the
jet-black finish is perfect. and it's fully
guaranteed. The price only 5000 The
Trew Motor Co.. 1926 14th st. NV. and
14th and Pa. ave Sc
Evening star., 1939-04-02

DE SOTO 1885 Airfiow 6-cylinder sedan;
original gray anish, This is : s,l. Essi high
grade car. Only $500 Losen Meyof Co..
18th and II Sts. NV. Outf1ct oeuo.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PACKARD 1887 5-pass touring sedan.
120-C: dark blue finish excelleu. tires:
fine. clean upholstery: all good tires and
splendid motor. Inspect this car and
compare our price, you will find 1T real
value: S625. c. c. c. Guaranty. Capitol
Cadlllac Co, 1922 .2nd st. NV. Natl.
600. Open Sun and eve
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1888 4-dr sedan the popu-
lar '.P.. d. model; this car has to be
lent; not spot on the upholstery; be
sure TO see this car today for excellent
| low-cost transp. Gardner-Stuart Motors,
| Inc. S04 Bladensburg rd. ne. Q5th and
| H Stsl Lincoln Sl2S
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1885 rumble seat coupe; orig
inal black finish: mechanically fine: gem
S345. For this week end only. Also '34
de luxe rumble seat coupe. clean through
Motors shsIe cars so4 ods
I'd. ne. I5th and H sts.l. Lincoln s13s.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1887 de luxe 4-dr tr sedan.
This late model Plymouth. radio equipped.
finished in smart jet black. is the car
that was such big seller in 1887. This
one is as clean as tbs day it came from
clally priced for two days only at SSH.
The Trew Motor Co. 1925 14th st. NV.
and lith and Pa ave
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PLYMOUTH 1896 de luxe coach: clean as
pin inside and out and easily worth our
ful motor five fine tires: you can save
money on finance by using our low-cost
plan. Pay a small amount down and
we Will arrange terms to meet your budget.
Owens Motor Co. 6323 Ga. ave.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1856 4-door touring sedan.
s.e9. neau.l.ui HnisA; aTlVen very nttie
you'll be amazed. This car is really tho
equivalent of brand-new car: priced spe-
no obligation. Met. 9562. Leo Rocca, Inc.
tbranchl. N. Y. ave. and Fla. ave. ne
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1885 sport convertible coupe;
We have ever seen; equipped with radio:
been garage kept motor is as good as
the Gay il left the new-car showroom.
owners name on request. hll you need
is $40 down and good credit Easy monthly
notes of S22. Sullivan Chevrolet 400
N Y ave NV
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1888 de luxe coupe, S275:
beige finish. hydraulic brakes, floating
power motor. touch steering. hand-tailored
steel-cut Moravian ashes of rose taupe
upholstery; liberal trade: fast delivery: only
S65 down: balance easy. Leo Rocca Inc.
branch. 1918 Pa ave. Sc Atlantic 1852
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1885 sedan; black factory fin.
iSh looks new; upholstery immaculate fine
hoatlng-poWer engine, hydraulic brakes.
safety steel body. excellent tires; ready to
serve you long and well at little expense:
Orme. Buick, 18th and M sts. NV. Dist.
500. Open Sunday.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1888 de luxe 2-door sedan:
original black finish; excellent floating
power motor; safe brakes; low mileage;
driven by one careful owner; fully guar.
anteed: So65. SUPERIOR MOTORS. INC,
4th and SITS. NV. Dupont l3O0-
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PACKARD 1897 "12O" convertible sedan:
one OF the smartest sport car bargains on
the road today: low mileage and careful
handllng leaves it like new; buy it now for
only $40; heater equipped black finish.
r. B. Leary. Jr., & Bros, 1921 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PACKARD 1895 5-pass 4-door club sedan;
dark green paint, excellent tires. radio and
heater. This car only driven 1897 miles:
you simply cannot find one In better con.
dltlon S1I5. c. c. c. Guaranty. Capitol
CADILLAC Co. 1922 .22nd st. NV. Natl.
1900 Open Sun and eve
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1888 de luxe coupe. r s..
SD; black satin finish. most popular
motor; hydraulic brakes at the easy terms
it's hard TO resist; only $50 down and only
$1,000 a month. to start May Is. Leo
Rocca, Inc. tbranchJ, N Y. ave. and Fla.
ave. ne.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

OLDSMOBILE 1886 2-door touring sedan;
large trunk. knee action, hydraulic brakes.
all-seel body with no-draft ventilation.
ssd" dueed to tsf S445: va ". A. + M A. guarantee.
Emerson 6 Orme. Buick. eth and M sts.
NV. Dist. 500. Open Sunday.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1894 de luxe 4-dr. touring
sedan; great little bargain for only Sl45.
Runs good: it quick Mckee Service
Center. Authorized Pontiac dealer. 22d
and SITS NV Met O400
Evening star., 1939-04-02

NASH 1887 5-pass. 4-door touring sedan.
cyl, model 1920: dark blue paint large
trunk spotless interior and a splendid
motor. radio This clean car is priced far
below the market for quick sale. S465
c. c. c. Guaranty. Capito. Cadillac Co.
l2@2 22nd st. NV. Natl. $500. Open
Sun and eve
Evening star., 1939-04-02

LINCOLN ZEPHYR 1896 4-door sedan;
equipped with radio and stylish white side
wall tires; splendid appearance and fault
less performance: good used car. ready
for any test; Sl2U down. STEUART MO-
TORS. 9th and N. Y. ave NV Natl 5000
Evening star., 1939-04-02

OLDSMOBlE 1898 tsix) convertible coupe;
like new in every detail; low mileage; one
owner car; very sporty and attractive car
that can be purchased al great saving.
SUPERIOR MOTORS, INC, 14th and stS
NV Dupont 1900
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PACKARD l20 1887 s-cyl de luxe A.
door trunk-Radio. heater, new tires:
original green pearl essence finish; owned
by Congressman tname on request. Cost
over Sl.5nO less than yrs. ago. Now
only S659 u down. Is mos Logan
Motors, 18th and M NV Dist 5SO2
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1895 de luxe 2-dr. touring
sedan. one of Plymouth's most popular;
beautiful condition: reconditioned, only
S325. Mckee Service Center. Authorized
Pontiac dealer. 22d and sts. NV. Met.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PLYMOUTH 1897 2-door sedan; excellent
floating power motor; safe hydraulic brakes:
hvc practically new tires; very clean car;
S455. Over LOG cars 10 select from Al
ways a bargain at Arcade Pontiac. direct
Pontiac factory dealer. 1419 Irving st. NV.
Adams nSc1
Evening star., 1939-04-02

PACKARD 1888 .2-door touring sedan;
and appearances In every detail. save
99HsidiJ5slS p " ps1ss q 3s2S. PACK;
RApVbNo Q1kk.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

dan: dove gray finish; spotlessly clean
| throughput: this is really a one-owner
| car and Will give safe comfortable and
| economical service: price. 1913. Warfield
! Motor Co.. ;.525 Sherman ave. NV Adams