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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-17

OTlNeFs ray
Five persons paid 81 each in mu-
nicipal court Monday for minor traf-
fic ordinance violations. They are
George Schittenhelm, Ann Arhor;
John Ing, Robert Gay, Louis Less
ner. and Robert Helzerman, all OF
Ypsilanti.
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YpsiLanti Briefs

house OF smoke Monday afternoon
after the fireplace chimney draft
failed 10 work properly.
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PRODUCE
(Wolfs Grocery
POULTRY
Bachelors Market

Hens, over ) lbs. .........s L
Hens, under lbs. ....... l
Leghorns OBJ ............ i
Broilers Obj ............... i
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No red iope

All you do to apply for a Household
Finance loan is to acquaint us with
your problem. We require no salary
or wage assignment, no stocks or
bonds. Loans are made OH furniture.
car or note No credit inquiries made
Of friends or relatives. And you don't
have to ask friends or fellow workers
to sign the loan papers with you. You
get your loan quickly and simply.
Send the coupon now for free
booklet containing full information.
No obligation to borrow
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-17

months. Or, if you wish smaller pay.
ments, as little as S6.43 a month for
20 months will also repay a 500
loan. Loans also made in other
amounts and for other periods. Ask
for payments on any loan not shown
Payments in the table cover every
thing. They include charges at House
holds rate Of "a e per month. This
rate is less than the maximum pre-
scribed by the Small Loan Law.
Household has only this one rate for
everyone-whether new or former
customer. Note that the sooner you
repay, the less your loan costs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-17
Vegetables

Detroit, Mich. Dec. IL
CARROTS-No. !, 30G 40c doz. bun
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-17
FruIt

Detroit, Mich. Dec. Ii
Mcintosh. No. l. sl.25Q
$50 bu.
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To Receive Pictures
Ypsilanti High School senior pic>
lures will be distributed at 4 O'CLOCK
Wednesday,
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Butter and Equs

Detroit, Mich, Dec. IL
BUTTER-Best creamery in tubs
35G 3Gc.
EGGS Current receipts. 24Ac:
dirties. gle; checks, 17i2 q 20c.
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Aid Resident

City firemen helped Mrs. Media
Fultord. 263 lakewood Ave. rid her
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-17
Grain

Detroit, Mich, Dec. IL
WHEAT-No. Z req. III CARROTS,
CSC.
BARLEY-No. l feeding. SIC; new
mailing, 574S2c.
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Poultry

Detroit, Mich. Dec Poultry:
market steady Hens, lbs, up. l5c;
under 5 lbs. 12c; legnorn hens. 3
lbs. up, lie; cocks. Sq1Oc; rock
springers, 16c; leghorn springers,
l0c; hen turkeys. 10 lbs up. 19c ;
tom turkeys, Is lbs up, lac; ducks,
white, lbs up, 13c; geese. 13c.
No unloading of poultry before
I a, m. or after p. NJ. No unload.
ing Saturdays.
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SANTA IN CITY

Continued from Page One)
Street and police departments
assisted with traffic and barrier
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Juniors Stacks, SIS
We're S2.95

~ ere 9<1o
SO pairs cotton slacks in California
Desert Cloth. Natural, aqua, mas
turtium, maize. Sizes 9 to Is.
40 Summer Skirts in cotton Desert
Cloth, pique, gabardine, rayon-and-
linen mixtures. Pastels. Sizes 8
to Is. Less than Y price. Now,
csc
l9 Silk Chiffon Blouses in hand
finished lingerie and tailored styles.
Sizes 9 to Is. Were S5.95. Now,
S3.95
13 Jackets, pastels in wool. Col
Jared and cardigan styles. Sizes II
to Is. Less than "a price. Now.
S2.95
40 Junior Misses Sweaters. Aus
traIian wool, angora-and-Tool.
Blue, maize. white. Sizes 80 to 36.
soiled. Not every color in each
size. Were s295, s3s5. Now s2.45
40 pairs Beach Shoes. high. low.
and wedge heels. Cotton canvas,
hopSacAng, string ana rupDer.
Sizes 4 to 7, broken. Were ST. and
more Now SOC
Group of Junior Misses Dresses.
Spring prints. dark rayon nets,
print jacket dresses and Summer
black spun rayons. Sizes to IS.
Is, were s10.95 and more. Now,
s5.s5
Is, were 1895 and more. Now,
s7.s5
Group of Junior Misses Summer
Cotton and Spun Rayon Frocks.
Plain colors and prints. Sizes 9
TO IS.
IS, less than y price. Now. s2.95
80, less than 1s price. Now, S1.45
JUNIOR MISSES APPAREL,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
WoMens and Misses Apparel Exceptionally Low Priced
Women's Dresses
Reduced

20 plain rayon chiffon. printed yayon
crepe jacket dresses, plain rayon chiffons.
crepe pastels and cotton laces. Navy.
rose, blue. Sizes 1872 to 2412 and 20 to
A. Were s1695 and more. Now S1250
30 Dresses of plain and printed rayon
crepe, printed rayon chiffons and ensem-
bles. Navy. gray, brown. Sizes 18 to "A
and 1612 to 2412. Were s2295 and more
Now $3.50
Is Dresses Of plain and printed rayon
crepe and printed rayon chiffons, in navy.
black, gray and beige Sizes 1872 to 22l2
and 18 to AZ. Were s29.75 and more.
25 Dresses of plain and printed rayon
crepes, in white, pastels. copen. Sizes
421a to 521a. Were $l395 and more.
Now
WoMEN's DRESSES, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Women's Evening Wraps
and Dresses Reduced

7E34 length Wraps of rayon bengaline in
black, aqua, white. Sizes 36 to AZ. Were
S10.95 to S13.95. Now S7.95
Capes Of rayon velvet in white and flesh.
Sizes a. 80 and 40. Were $16s5.
Now $9.95
Dinner and Evening Dresses Of printed
rayon chiffon in white, blue, aqua. Sizes
1872 to 241a and 38, a. Were less than y
PiiCc. NOW Ss'oo
Is Dinner and Evening Dresses of printed
silk chiffons, printed silk crepe and few
linens. Sizes 10 to A. Less than Il price
Now $685.
S Dinner and Evening Dresses Of printed
silk chiffon. Included Is one silk mar
quisette and rayon lace Sizes 20 to
AZ and 161a. Were S45 and more.
Now $3.50
WoMEN's FORMAL ROOM, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Juveniles Play Clothes

%. Less than " price
so pieces, including cotton wash
able sunsuits, shorts and overalls.
Sizes 2 to 8 years.
50 pieces Children's PlaycIothes.
Rayon-and-cotton slack sets, cot
ton sunsuits and sun dresses. Sizes
2 to years. Were s1.95 and more.
Now SI1y
IS Cotton Wash Frocks in organdy,
Swiss and dimities. Yellow, pink,
blue. Sizes to 6 years. Were
Sl.95 and more Now
80 Cotton Wash Suits in cotton
broadcloth. Peach, aqua, blue.
Sizes to 6 years. Were $l.95 and
more Now sI.45
20 Lightweight Wool Tweed Coats
suitable for Fall wear. Sizes 2 to 8
years. Were s795 and more.
Now s3.95
rs Lightweight Wool Coat Sets with
hats to match. Tweed mixtures
and plain colors. Sizes 3 To 6
years. Were s12.s5 and more.
Now S795
JUVENILES APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
KIeinert's Makeup
Capes, IS We're 81

1S of f1eecenap with flower pun
pocket. White. yellow, blue. Wash
able. Utility case to keep it in.
Transparent Hat Box with cloth
covered top and bottom. Yellow
floral design. Soiled or damaged.
Was 81.
Travel Tie Packs with Pullman
Slippers of blue, brown, burgundy
leatherette. Medium and large
sizes. Were 81. Now--$1.50
IL Leatherette Travel Tie Packs,
blue, brown, burgundy. Were 81.
Now 7Hc
NOTIONS, AIsLEs 81 AND a.,
FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1940-09-19
ToddIers' Frocks, o5e

Less than Y price
80 sheer cotton frocks Of dotted
Swiss, organdy. Pastels. Sizes
2. 3.
rs Toddlers' Sheer Cotton Frocks
in pastels. Sizes 2, 8. Were s295.
Now SI4s
45 Toddlers' Cotton Dresses in pas
tells. Sizes 2, 3. Were 81.
10 Cotton Seersucker Gowns.
Peach, white. Size 8. Were sl15.
NOW $50
55 Infants Sheer Cotton Bonnets.
Organdy, with cotton lace trim,
also dotted Swiss. Less than !,
price. Now-----s5c CSC
] Dotted Swiss and Organdy Bas-
ket Lining. Less than q price.
Now S6q5
/ Handmade Silk Satin Carriage
Robe and Pillow Set. Pink. Was
s29.95. Now------$15
l White Pique Crib Spread. Less
than z price. Now S6.95
so Wool l-and-rayon Bonnets in
pink, blue, white. Less than a
price. Now CSC
rs Wool-and-rayon Caps, blue or
white. Less than u price. Now 45c
18 Wool-and-rayon Caps, pink.
Less than y price. Now CSC
Cotton Corduroy Coat and Hat
Sets. Pink or blue. Size l. Were
S495 S245
INFANTS FURNISHINGS,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Rayon Fabrics, sl

We're $3.50, SI.95 yard
95 yards Of white faille MORE and
white and pink Cloque metalasse.
SO inches wide.
315 Remnants Of Silk Dress Fabrics,
Plain colors, prints. novelty weaves.
36 and 80 inches wide. Lengths
Of / to 3 yards Reduced II
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
White Iron Furniture
Reduced

l Group of 8 Tables. Was sl595.
Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES So
3 Round Coffee Tables, with flower
pot underneath. Were s895. Now,
S4.75
2 Coffee Tables. Were S9.95 Now,
S5
2 Tray Tables, tray removable.
Were s795. Now 81
4 Plant Boxes. Were s795. Now,
81
10 Small Beverage Tables. Were
Paint slightly damaged on edge.
The GnT SHOP, SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Books Reduced Ii

Is assorted titles Of books on COL
lecting and art. Were 81 SO to IS 90.
Now 81 to S4.35
50 Assorted Titles Of Books for
boys from 10 to IA. Animal and
aviation stories. Less than "a price.
Now 75c
TAI Book STORE.
AISLE %. FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
18th Century Style Buffets
We're $3.50

~Z9 We're $3.50
6, mahogany veneer and gum. 66-inch size,
with sliding tray for silver
Queen Anne Style Buffet all walnut with period
finish Beautifully detailed Reduced more than
1 Modern Corner Chair with reversible seat cushion
Mocha modern cotton cover. Originally s47oo
Now ----S27o0
3 Bareback Chairs with reversible seat cushions
Green cotton dhmask covers. Reduced more than y.
1 18th Century Style sideboard. Walnut veneer and
eum 66-inch length Originally $3.50. Now $3.50
2 Side Chairs, all walnut. Beige leatherette seat COW
ers Were S. Now 1918
1 Telephone Set. Solid walnut the chair seat up
hostered in maroon leatherette. Was STATS. Now
Sss5
Two-seat Rattan Setee. Blue cotton sailcloth COW
cred seat pads. Imperfect Originally $3.50.
l Queen Anne Living Room Chair mahogany, muslin
covered Down seat cushion. Originally $50. Now S34
All Mahogany End Table with shelves 18th Cen
tury style. Originally s1975. Now $3.50
2 Footstoos solid Philippine mahogany frames Green
cotton tapestry covers. Reduced more than "a. Now
S2.95
2 Georgian Sofas. Mahogany finish on hardwood.
Reversible seat cushions Blue cotton brocaele COW
ers. Were $3.50. Now ow-------------------S4 S4S.5o
l Coffee Table, all mahogany. Chippendale design.
Was soo5 Now S745
1 Drop-Lea Lamp Table. Solid maple. Was $s95.
Now S. 95
l Three-fold Shutter Floor Screen White enamel.
Was $24. Now -sia''o
1 Floor Screen, heavy frame, wallpaper covered.
Three-fod. Was $1475. Now----------------$99 $995
1 Floor Screen wallpaper covered. Red with ship
design Three-f Was SIS. S9.95
Floor Screen, wallpaper covered. Neutral green.
was ss Nou S295
1 Dinette China Cabinet with glass door. Walnut
veneer and gum. Originally $50. Now $l9.75
Dining Room Table. walnut veneer and gum. Less
than u price. Now -$19.75
LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM FURNITURE,
SIXTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Maids' Uniforms, 95e

We're SI.95
so of cotton dinity in pastels. Sizes
IA. 18. SO. 40. AZ. A, as.
10 Maids Serving Uniforms Of
rayon taffeta, gray and green,
slightly faded. Sizes IL to 1s and
40, AZ and As, Less than "A price.
Now " s,1s
Rayon Moire Uniforms In gray
and green. Slightly faded. Sizes
IA, 40 and AZ. Were IS. Now sass
UNIFORMS AND APRONS,
THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Costume Slips, SIS

We're SI95
IL Of rayon crepe with cotton lace
trim. Straight cut. White and
tearose. Sizes 331a, 351a and 371a.
9 Slips Of silk and rayon satin
trimmed with cotton lace. White.
Sizes 35la and 371a. Were $3.50.
Now sI4y
Slips OF silk and rayon satin
trimmed with cotton lace and rayon
sheer. White and pink. Sizes 81
and 36. Were s2.s5. Now Sl.ss
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Housewares Reduced

3 Porcelain top Tables, 25x40
inches. Were $7s5. Now--$4.95
1 Everhot Electric Roaster and
Cabinet. Floor sample. Was $33 80
Now --Sl6.95
Electric Grill. Was S3.s5.
Now
1 Electric Waffle Iron. Was 1895.
Now ---------S6.95
1 Electric Waffle Iron. Was 1895.
Now $2.25
1 Electric Warming Pad. Was
$295. Now
1 Electric Radia Heater. Was s.95.
NOW W---------------------$b.So
; Electric Warming Pads. Were
81 95. Now $2.95
All floor samples, imperfect or
soiled.
226-inch White Metal Utility Cabi-
nets. Were s395. Now S2.25
l 55-Inch White finished Metal
Utility Cabinet. Was $475. Now,
S2.95
2 35-Inch White finished Metal
Utility Cabinets. Were $3.50. Now,
S1.95
1 Double-door LArge-sise Utility
Cabinet. White finish. Was $1195.
Now -$ $6.95
1 White finished Metxi Wall Cab
met. Less than "a price. Now, sass
4 Mutschler Porcelain-top Tables.
Size 25x40 inches. Imperfect. Were
SIP. Now
2 Mutschler Porcelain-top Tables.
Size 20x24 inches. Imperfect. Were
SO. Now ---$4.95
2 Mutschler Porcelain-top Tables.
Size 24x36 inches. Imperfect. Were
$11.75. Now --------------$5.95
l Large-size Metal Wardrobe. dou-
ble-door with locks. Imperfect.
Was $1395. Now ow----S7.95
HOUSEWARES, EIGHTH FLOOR.
Express Elevator Service.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Lingerie Goats, SIS

Were S2.95
4 Of cotton batiste trimmed with
eyelet embroidery. White and
blue. Sizes 81 and SO.
5 Gowns of rayon sheer with floral
print design. Sizes SO, 80 and 40.
Were $3.45. -S2.45
UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Rugs Reduced

1-9x12 American Oriental Reproduction, made in
America by machine. Discontinued pattern. Was
$99 so. Now $3.50
1-9x12 Hand-hooked Rug, wool and -ramie. Was
$3.50. Now --. $3.50
1-9x12 Seamless Wool Administer Rug. Was $54 so.
RUGS, Sixth FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Cotton Beach Ensembles
S19' We're s595 and more

% consisting Of coat and bathing
suit in aqua and white, blue and
white, red and white. Sizes II to
20 and AZ.
Is Play Suits of rayon or cotton in prints
and plain colors of aqua. yellow,
green, red, blue. Sizes u to 1s. Were
S5e5 and more Now $2.95
IL Palm Beach Play Suits Of rayon and
wool in blue, white. pink. Sizes II to
20. Less than Il price. Now $3.50
20 Slack Sets Of cotton and rayon IN
prints and plain colors Of red, gold. navy,
brown, pink. Sizes II to Is. Less than
40 Beach Shirts and Stacks Of rayon or
cotton in pink, blue. yellow. aqua white.
Sizes II to 20. Were 1895 and more.
Now - $3.50
Evening star., 1940-09-19
It een-age Goats and
Suits, '8'''

Were SI3.95 and more
SO wool coats in tweed mixtures
and plain colors, rose, blue, tan
and navy. Chubbee and regular
sizes, u to l6; 1914 to l612.
Is 'Teen-age and Chubbee Dresses
Of cotton dotted swiss and dot
dimity. Sizes II to Is. Were s1.e5
and more. Now SI.45
GIRLS APPAREL, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Junior Misses Shoes
S7.95 Were S. and more

rs pairs Of black and brown suede
shoes for dress and alligator calf
and elk for school. Variety of
styles. Sizes in group: AAA-6.
6l2, 7, 712, 8, 81a, 8. AA-512, 6,
Ga, 7, III, 8l2, 9. As, 5l7, 6,
61a, 7, III. 8. 81a. B-, Az, S,
517. 6, 617, Z, ia, 8.
JUNIORS AND CH1LpREN's SHOES,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Girls, Juniors Cotton
Hats, 25e
Less than Y, price

80 in white. yellow. blue and rose.
Head sizes 81 to 2212.
Is Cocoanut Straw Hats In roller
style. Assorted color bands. Head.
sizes % to 2212. Less than Il
price. Now SOC
20 Wrap-around Turbans. Rayon
jersey and cotton fish net. Yellow,
white, rose, aqua, brown, black.
Were 81. Now Soc
GIRLS AND JUNIORS MILLINERY,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Maternity Dresses Reduced

Maternity Dresses Reduced
Group includes daytime and evening
dresses of cotton, spun rayon, rayon
sharkskin and rayon crepe with and
without jackets Sizes IL to 18:
Is Were S7.s5 and more Now----S3.a5
8 Less than u price. Now--------S5.75
MISSES DaEssIs, THIRD Ftooa.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Furs Reduced

Dyed Jap Mink Coat, size 40. Was s29s.
l Silver Muskrat Coat, size 16. Was $3.50.
1 Stone Marten Dyed Skunk Jacket, size
16 Was S195. Now S95
Nutria Coat, sizes Is. Was s298. Now
&l89
Brown Dyed Squirrel Jacket size le Was
1 Black Dyed CaracuI Lamb Coat, size 16.
l Grey Kidskin Coat, size ls. Was sl25.
Now $69.50
1 Seal Dyed Muskrat Coat, size Is. Was
S225
/ Mink Dyed Muskrat Coat, size 16. Was
$l98. Now -$l35
1 Mink Dyed Muskrat, size 16. Was $15s.
Now sos
1 Dyed Fitch Jacket, size 1e Was s1e5
NOW ---------------------- --SlSS
Dyed Skunk Stripe Jacket, size l6
Was $685.. Now S35
1 Dyed Kolinsky Cape, size 16. Was s195.
1 Gray Kidskin Coat, size 16. Was $189.
Dyed Squirrel Jacket, size l6. Was s195.
Now S129
1 Burgundy-dyed Silver Fox Tail Jacket
size l6 Was sos. Now $40
1 Silver Fox Jacket, size II. Was e225.
Now S129
1 Silver Muskrat Coat, size l6. Was SITS
Now S85
Jackets In black and gray dyed kidskin,
red fox Sizes Is to 10. Were S95 Now $45
Fun SALON, THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Students Woodshire
Varsity Two-trousers
Suits, sI675 We're $3.50

% all-wool cheviots and worsted in single and
double breasted models-splendid for school.
Sizes 33 to 38 regular, IS to 36 long.
Reversible Topcoats in shower-resstant wool tweed
and cotton fabric. Were $2250. Now--------$12.50
STUDENTS CLOTHING, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Misses Evening Gowns
Reduced

Included are formal and informal
gowns OF silk marquisette, plain and
printed rayon jersey, plain and
printed cotton pique, silk chiffon.
cotton organdy. printed rayon
crepes and cotton India prints.
White, black, blue and prints. Sizes
10 to 20:
IL Less than II price. Now--------s3.95
80 Less than u price. Now--------$5.75
10 Less than u price. Now--------S7.75
16 Less than y price. Now sS.75
Were s22 95 and more Now---s12.25
Less than u price. Now-------$16.50
3 Were $39.75.
Misses CosuoI Evening Goats
Reduced
OF wool flannel and cotton corduroy in
pink, green, aqua, blue and white. Sizes
IL to 16:
1s Less than Il price. Now---s1.9S
2 Less than "a price. Now------s3.9S
MISSES FORMAL ROOM, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
One-piece Foundations
~ Less than Y price

1S Of cotton batiste and light elas-
tics or cotton and rayon fabrics
in various makes. Sizes 80, "a, IS,
81, 80, 40 and AZ.
3 Bien Jolie Stepin Girdles with
high waist, long line. slide fastener.
OF cotton and rayon batiste and
elastic. Were $40. Now S5.s5
II Lily Of France Duosettes Of silk,
cotton and rayon or cotton and
rayon. Sizes IS and 36. Were S5.95.
NOW $3.95
CoRsErs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Boys Sweaters, SIS

Il 80 Were So and 81
81 pull-over and coat styles in all
wool and wool-and-cotton mix;
dark colors, crew and wee necks.
Cotton Tweeduroy Jackets, dis
continued style, some with wool
lining, others cotton fleece. Sizes
s. 10, 16, 1S. Were $495 and $3.50.
Now S3,65
IS Polo Shirts in cotton knit, collar
style, horizontal stripes. Sizes Is
and 1s. Less than u price.
3>o~ - HCC
THE BOYS STORE, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Misses Dresses
Greatly Reduced

The group includes printed cotton
and spun rayon, cotton gingham,
cotton chambray, rayon sharkskin,
rayon crepe, silk Shantung, silk
crepe, silk chiffon. Plain colors in
cluding black and navy. Prints.
Dresses with jackets and full length
coats. Also included are coats in
navy and brown rayon bengaline.
Sizes IL to 20:
26 Were s795 and more. Now-----$3.95
8 Less than "a price. Now
S Were 1895 and more. Now --S7.75
Coats were $1395 and more. Now $7.75
80 Were $685. and more. Now 1918
10 Were S2295. Now $12.25
8 Were $2295 and more Now $12.50
"a Less than u price. Now $14.50
20 Were $2295 and more. Now $16.50
8 Were $25 and more. Now- $1S.75
Were $29.75. Now--------------$19.5O
10 We're $2975. $22
Were $35. Now------------------$26
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Mems Neckties, Special S.

$50 ties in an assortment of all-silks and silk
and-rayons. Stripes, neat figures, and bold
patterns in the group.
$50 Mems Shirts in plan-color blue and gray cotton
madras and striped cotton broadcloth. Collar-at
tached style Sizes IA 171a in the group Were 81
Now S1.35
Is Imported Wool Sweaters, slipon style with collar:
navy. gray maroon heather Sizes 40, AZ, a. Were
As Now S S3.65
80 pairs Extending Cuff Links yellow and white
metal less than II nrice Now CSC
IS pairs Mems Anklet Socks in light-patterned and
checked rayons and cottons Sizes 10 to IL in the
group. Less than Z price Now---------------20 zoe
THE MEMS STORE SECOND FLooR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Women's Shoes, s3'95

Were $3.50 and more
397 pairs of suede, patent leather,
kidskin, calf and mesh in black,
brown and blue Includes many
better makes. Sizes in group:
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AAA IIlII 1871 8 I7I6I7I 9 I1O11s4I l
IA | III I I3I1OI3I4I5I1OI l11l7l4l
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WonN's SHOES, THIRD Ftooa.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Cotton and Bembere
Rayon Housecoats

80 Were s3.95 and more
81 Of printed cotton and rayon
Bembergs in pastels. Wrap and
slide fastened styles. Sizes II to
20 and A.
IL Housecoats Of white cotton
pique, printed cottons and rayons
in pastels. Sizes IL to 18 and 40.
Were s7.95 and more. Now -34.S5
NEcLIeEEs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19

Kayser Gowns, So
Were SI.3S
IS Tuck-stitch, long-sleeve cotton
gowns. Pink, coral, aqua. Sizes
IA, Is, 18.
IA Costume Slips, silk-and-rayon
in blush color. Sizes So to A. Less
than "a price. Now w9 csc
MunsinEwear Silk Stepin Chemise
in blush. Sizes 36. Less than u
price. Now Csc
Is Rayon Panties and Briefs in
blush color. Sizes 5, 7, 8. Were
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Mems and Young Mems Suits, '247'

1S Tweed Sports Coats in blue gray and tan herring
bone weaves. Sizes: Regulars-36 to A; Shorts-37
to &c. Longs-39 to AZ Were s25. Now -- $3.50
Full Dress Coats and Trousers and Tuxedo Ceat
and Trousers less than Z price. Full dress sizes SO
and AZ short, SO stout; tuxedo size SO short Re-
duced more than a. Now S14.75
THE MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Mems Stacy-Adams
Oxfords, SIS We're 'l,.s

IL pairs Stacy-Adams Black or Brown Calfskin Ok
fords medium toe style. Sizes in the group: AA-9,
e1z, 10; A-9, 10, Il; B-712 IL: C Z, II; D-7.
Were S12.50. Now S645
THE MEMS STORE SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-09-19

WoMEN's SHOES, THIRD FLooa.
Evening star., 1940-09-19

SpoarswEAR, THIRD Floor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-10-26

The campaign for the reelection
OF Franklin ID. Roosevelt for Presi-
dent OF the United states, and Mur-
raw ID. van Wagner for governor
of the state OF Michigan, has TAX
en- on much impetus among Negro
businessmen. They include such
business men as Louis c. Blount oil
the Great Lakes Mutual Insurance
company. which company has char
tered the way In the state for Ne
gro insurance OF Michigan, FREQ
Allen, prominent and successlui
laundry operator: W. T. Brown. Jr.'
who resides in Covert. Mich. and j.
a successful nortician in Chicago
mi and others who have become
active for the election OF Roosevel'
and Van wagner.
They believe that during the las'
seven and a half years Negro busi
ness has had an unprecedented OPP
nortunIty 10 share In the wealth
hat the New Deal has produced.
They believe that because or the
number OF FEDERAL agencies thal
made possible the employment OF
thousands of Negroes who were IN
able 10 find Jobs elsewhere because
os industrial curtallment. they were
able 10 spend with Negro business
tho money they received as wages
which created much purchasing
power among Negroes.
These business men In interviews