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Evening star., 1940-06-06
Women's. Dresses, $3.50
We're $685. and more

Were 1865 and more
Is of plain and printed rayon crepe, some
with Jackets, rayon checks and rayon jer-
seys Blue, black, navy and colorful prints.
Sizes 18 to A.
IL Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe Jacket Dresses, a
few pure silk print crepe dresses. Navy, black and
aqua. Sizes 20 to AZ. Were $2295 and more.
20 Rayon Crepe Jacket Dresses and Dresses, some
with contrasting color lingerie TRIM Navy. black,
gray Sizes 20 to A. Were $29.75 and more.
IS Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe Dresses and Jacket
Dresses. Mostly navy, black and blue Sizes 18 to
A. Were $39.75 and more. Now --------- $22
Rayon Crepe Jacket Dresses and Long Coat En-
sembles, with long wool coats. Black, navy and
green. Sizes 20 to AZ. Were $49.75 and more.
20 Plain and Printed Rayon Crepe Dresses in black,
navy, and few pastels. Sizes 1871 to 241a Were
$l695 and more. Now $3.50
rs Rayon Crepe Jacket Dresses and Long Coat En-
sembles, some with wool coats in navy, black and
gray. Sizes 14h to 241a. Were $22.95 and more.
Now $3.50
WoMEN'S DRESSES, Third FLOOR
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Motions Reduced

Cotton Shoe Bag to hold five
pairs shoes. Hangs on closet rod.
In blue; soiled. Was 81. Now $1.25
l Cotton Suedene Material Shoe
Bag to hold 6 pairs shoes. Black
and orange. Soiled. Was $50.
3 EDO Shoe Cabinets of fiber
board, with slide door; six sections;
slightly damaged. Were 50. Now 81
& Painted Fiber Board Laundry
Hampers; slightly damaged or
soiled. Were 85c. Now--6 60c
Red Leather Manicure Set with
scissors, tweezers, cuticle stick, nail
file; damaged. Was 81. Now SIS
Rose Wardrobe Bags Of heavy
cotton with slide fastening; slight
ly soiled. Were $2.95. Now 81
I Wood Sewing Boxes with handle;
slightly damaged. Were 81. Now 65e
NorIoNs, AIsLEs a AND AZ,
FIRST FLooA
Evening star., 1940-06-06
MarmaIade Jars, s.

We're Csc
50 crystal glass marmalade Jars
with covers.
l Crystal Glass Relish Dish, cut
design. slightly imperfect. Less
than y price. Now 81
Fl pieces Crystal Table Glassware.
including relish dishes, covered
bonbon boxes, 2-piece mayonnaise
sets, compotes, sugar and cream
sets. Cut design. Were IS.
Now ----------- $3.50
30 Crystal Glass Finger Bowls.
Less than p price. Now 25c
20 Crystal Glass 12-ounce TumbIers,
cut design. Less than y price.
Now ----------------- SOC
"a Colored Glass Torte Plates.
Less than y price. Now SOC
4 Crystal Glass Torte Plates. Were
$3.50. Now --.------ S2.5o
IL Crystal Cut Glass Sugar and
Creamer Sets. Less than u price.
Now Csc
"a Crystal Cut Glass Bonbon
Dishes. Less than Z price. Now 40c
2 Crystal Glass Ice Tubs, cut de-
sign. Less than 2 price. Now 81
6 Imported Sugar and Creamer
Sets. Crystal glass Less than y
price Now 81
is Crystal Glass Vases. Were 35c.
Now zoe
2 Crystal Glass Ice Buckets, FROST
ed design. Less than y price.
No" --------------- -----------*o
GLASSWARE. FIFTH Floor.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Infants CoveraIIs, s'2'

Were S1.95
80 in cotton prints, with short
sleeves. Pastels. Sizes | to 8.
IS Cotton Print Playsuits in pas
tells. Sizes l to 3. Were Sl.l5.
1 Blue Rayon Crepe Crib Shield.
pieces. Was $1095. Now S6.95
6 Washable White Dogs. Less than
u price. Now SIPS
l White Wool Coat Set. Size 2.
Was S1095. Now S6.95
9 Wool-and-rayon Two-piece Suits.
Sizes l and 2. Less than n price.
Now Csc
Pink Wool Sweaters. Sizes 2
and 3. Were $l.50. Now 75c
8 Wool Sweaters. Pink or white.
Sizes l and 2. Less than Il price.
NOW CSC
4 Carter's Cotton Shirts. Sizes 3,
4, 5. Were Csc. Now 35c
Tossaway Belts, medium and
large. Were zoe. l0c
Musical White Lamb. Was IS.
Now
1 Washable White Kitty. Less
than Il price. Now Csc
! White Polar Bear. Less than u
price. Now
INFANTS FURNISHINGS,
FOURTH FLOOR,
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Juniors Apparel
Reduced

White Graduation Dresses In cas-
ual and dressy styles. OF rayon
jersey, rayon crepe, rayon shark
skin; soiled. Sizes Q to II:
IL Were S795. S5:S5
10 Were $13.95. Now $sA5
Group Of Junior Misses Street atd
Dance Dresses, including jacket
types, ensembles. OF rayon crepe
in black. brown, navy or pastels-
prints or solid colors. Sizes Q to IT:
IS Were $7.95 and $l095. Now S5.SS
20 Were $1096 and more. Now S7.sS
JUNIOR MISSES APeARLL.
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Novelty JeweIry
85e to 81
Has 3I.SO to $50

~ uS p1 sCU ~ 81 sCU
IS pieces, including necklaces,
bracelets. pins In simulated burr
like drops on gold-color metal
chain.
Is pieces Novelty Jewelry Of gold
color and silver-color metal; gold
color seed beads, gray simulated
pearls. Were $225. Now S1.6s
IS pieces Bubble Jewelry. simu-
lated pearl. Pins and bracelets in
natural, gray or gold-color. Were
25 pieces Novelty Jewelry, brace
lets and pins in gold-color metal
with colored beads. Were CSC.
No" SOC
NOVELTY JEWELRY, AISLE S,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Girls and Juniors Hats
OOe Less than Y price

% Of wool felt in roller and bonnet
styles. Powder blue, aqua, rose
and navy. Headsizes 81 to 2212.
30 Juniors Fur Felt, Rayon and
Suede Hats in turban, wraparound.
pillbox and brim styles. Pastel
and dark colors. Headsizes 2lla
to 22l2. Less than "A price.
NoH zoe
20 Juniors Spring Straws with rib.
bon and flower trims. Brown, black,
navy. Headsizes 211a to 221a. Less
than y price. Now ----- $50
1s "Collegette" Fur Felt Sports
Hats in powder blue, yellow, aqua
and red. Headsizes 2l1a to 221a.
Less than Z price. Now s1.50
JUNIOR MISSES AND CHILpREN's
MILLINERY, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Living Room Pillows
~ We're $3.50

"a with rayon brocade covers In
rust, green, blue.
8 Model Linen Guest Towels in as
sorted designs. Were $l.25. Now,
75c
2 pairs Model Cotton Pillow Cases,
one case embroidered, one case
stamped. Were 81. Now 50
IL Cotton Brocade Table Mats.
13x13 inches. Were 75c. Now SOC
2 Model Pictures, embroidered on
linen. Were $l.25. Now $50
ART NEEDLEwoRK, SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Misses Suits, '22

II ere WIS
Is two-piece soft suits OF Botanys
and Forstmann's sheer wool and
Forstmann's wool porosa in blue,
beige, gold, gray, navy and black.
Sizes IL to 20.
Three-piece Suits of Forstmann's
sheer crepe, Juilliard's nubby wool
IN beige, gray, blue. Sizes II, Is to
20. Were $49.75. Now S37
Lightweight Coats Of imported
wool; soiled. In white. Boxy style.
Sizes IA to 20. Were $5s.75. Now
$37
COATS AND SUITS, THIRD FLOOR,
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Women's Overnight
Gases. SOS We're $40

4 of brown top-grain cowhide. ls-
inch size.
l Woman's Utility Case, russet
leather. Was $1750. Now $40
! Cosmetic Bottle Case, black top
grain cowhide. Was $40. Now $1495
l Woman's Hanger Case, brown
aeroplane canvas. Was SIS.
Now $1l.75
Cosmetic Bottle Case, blue leath-
er. Was $3.50. Now S4.95
l Aeroplane Canvas Mans 2-Suiter
Case. Was $3.50 Now 1928
l All-wool Auto Robe. Was SIS.
Now S9.95
LUGGAGE, SIcoND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Rugs Reduced

/ Seamless Wool Broadloom Rug, green. 9xl2 Was
s475O Now S2ss5
l Green Sisal Rug, discontinued pattern. 9x15 size
Imperfect Was $685. Now 1895
Fiber Rugs, 8x10. Discontinued patterns Were
SllSo. NOW
Holland SsaI Rugs, discontinued patterns. 9xl2
size Were s22 e5. Now---------------------S Sl695
Belgian Ssal Rugs discontinued patterns. 4x7
size. Were s695. Now ow-----------------------$39 $395
l Blue w. & L. Wool Broadloom Rug, 15x7. Was
s73 Now $3.50
Beige Wool Broadloom Rug, 9xl4l0. Slightly
soiled. Was SOAPS Now so
Basket-weave Coir Yarn, Natural Fiber Rugs
9xl2 size Were 1885. Now---------S79S
RUGS, SIXTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Juvenile Dresses, Sis

WPre SI.95
IS of spun rayon, cotton Shantung
weave and cotton broadcloth. Blue,
green and rose prints. Sizes 3 to 6.
80 Spring weight Coats OF wool
cheviot and wool tweed. Blue,
brown, aqua and yellow. Sizes 2
to years. Were 1895 and $l095.
Now $5.95
Is Wash Suits of linen, cotton
broadcloth and cotton Shantung
weave in blue, brown, peach and
combinations. Sizes 2, 3, 5 and
years Were $l95. Now CSC
so Gabertex Cotton Shorts in navy,
brown, green and yellow. Sizes 2,
3 and 5. Were $l65 Now $50
JUVENILES APPAREL, FouRrH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Girls Sweaters, 95e

Less than Y price
80 lightweight wool slipon and
cardigan styles. Aqua, yellow, blue.
Sizes 8 to 16.
IS Girls Wool Flannel Skirts. band
and suspender styles. Pastel and
dark colors. Sizes 8 to 16. Were
31.o5. Now w-----.--Sl.25
GIRLS SPORTSMAN, FOURTH Flooa.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Summer Curtains
Special at 81

200 pairs CoIorful Cotton and Ray
on Knit Curtains in attractive pat
terms. Blue, rose, wine, green,
ecru. 2le yards long Cased and
headed 81
Affection Novelty Open Cotton
Mesh in several color combinations
or cross stripes Of green and rust.
as yards long ---- 81
120 pairs Open mesh Cotton Cur
tains in blue, red, green, brown.
Cased and headed. 2ls yards long,
pair Uoc
125 pairs Tailored Cotton Mar
quisette Curtains in plain or French
weave. Ecru. as yards long.
pair
CURTAINS AND DRAPERILs,
SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Silk Chiffon, So
Vas 81 yard

" HS u JH7U
322 yards Of lovely sheer all-silk
chiffon for daytime or formal
frocks. Plain shades Of maize.
gray, rose, Kelly green, beige. dark
green, wine and violet. 80 inches
wide.
200 yards Silk Flat Crepe. In black
and gold color shades. 80 inches
wide. Was ST yard. Now SIC
1S5 yards Silk Dress Fabrics.
Crepes, satins, pique weaves in pas
tells. Some slightly soiled. 80
inches wide. Less than a price.
Now, yard
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Misses Sports Dresses, $50
We're SIO.95 and more

Were 5IO95 and more
Is of solid color or printed rayon. Rose, aqua,
tan and blue. Sizes IL to 20.
rs Rayon Wool Sports Dresses in rust black rose
and blue. Sizes II to AZ. Were 1895 and more.
III Wool Tweed Topcoats in aqua and white tan and
white, blue and white. Sizes II to l8. Were $39 95
Now ------------ - S29. 50
30 Wool Skirts in plads and plain colors OF aqua,
blue, rose. Sizes II to 20. Were 395 w---$2.95
81 Wool Skirts in red aqua and mixed tweeds Sizes
II to 20. Were $5.s5.
SPORTSMAN, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Costume Slips, SIS
CirdIes and Pantie
CirdIes, sI's'

" ere y2.5U and more
II Of cotton-and-rayon woven with
Lastex yarn; rayon satin. With
and without garters. White and
tearose. Broken sizes and styles.
Sizes 4, 8 and 7.
Rayon Gowns in solid blue or
aqua and white stripes. Size "a.
Were 50 and more. Now $l.35
KNIT UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Women's Summer Shoes
s295 to '7'95 w<,< ss.gs to ,147s

200 pairs sports street, play shoes Of kid,
calf linen, buck and bucko. White or natural
and white or natural with trims Group in
cludes Pandora, Collegebred and Graynex
Sizes in broken lots, 4 to 9 and AAAA to B.
Al pairs Odds and Ends Of Slippers and Shoes in
broken lots, materials, colors and sizes: AAAA-6:
AAA-4 to 5l2 and Ia; AA-4 to S, ela to 8; A
to 8; b to 5la. T. 8; ca to 5. Less than y
price Now $l.95
WoMENs SHOES THIRD Floor
Evening star., 1940-06-06
"Marine"
Decoration in
Syracuse China

IL Soups. Were $l35. Now -75c
IL A. d. Cups and Saucers. Were
$1.50. Now 75c
6 Cream Soup Cups and Saucers.
Were $3.50. Now Sl.25
Faststand Gravyboat. Less than
u price Now 50
! Teapot. Less than n price.
NOW S3
l Sugar. Was $3.50. Now $3.50
l Cream. Was SO. Now $1.50
"Adelberg" pattern Swedish Earth
enware Reduced.
IL Tea Plates. Were 81. Now soc
IS Fruits. Were Csc. Now----35c
IL Cream Soup Cups and Saucers.
Were $3.50. Now $1.25
l Chop Platter. Less than u price.
NOW ------------- S3.5O
/ 11-inch Platter. Less than u
price. Now $3.50
l 13-inch Platter. Less than "a
price. Now ------$3.50
15-inch Platter. Less than u
price. Now IS
, Jardinieres, floor size. Were So.
CHINA, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Lamps and Shades
Reduced

2 Oxblo0d Red Hall China Table
Lamps, gold-color mountings, silk
and-rayon shade. Were $3.50.
l Green Hall China Lamp only,
gold = finish mounting. Was s5.
5 Nineteen Inch Parchment Paper
Shades. Were 81 to s.. Now,
$1.25 to 50
4 Nine-inch Pink Pleated EN-
broidered Cotton Net BoudOir
Shades. Were Csc. Now .-- 45c
/ Nineteen inch Rose Shirred Silk
Shade. Less than y price. Now.
$3.50
l Yellow Pottery Lamp. f1owered
parchment paper shade. Was s225.
Now S1.50
Also other lamps and shades great
ly reduced. All slightly soiled or
damaged
LAMPS AND SHADES, SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
InformaIs, box 25e

Were 35c
100 boxes with brown tissue lined
envelopes "a satin-hnished in.
formals with "a envelopes.
Book Ends of natural wood with
metal scroll. Slightly damaged
Less than y price Now CSC each
Files of simulated leather with
metal compartments in top. II
inches high, 13 inches wide, AZ
inches thick. Slightly damaged
Were $3.50. Now --. sl,85
STATIONERY, AISLE 2, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Juniors Panties, 45e
65c

~ ere bSC
so rayon stripe panties, elastic
waist, reinforced crotch. Tearose.
Sizes 13 to IT,
IS Cotton Nainsook Panties, blue or
pink embroidery trim. Yoke front.
Elastic back. Sizes 2, 6, 8, 10, u.
Were Csc. Now -- 45c
is CarterS' Junior GirdIes Of rayon-
and-cotton woven with Lastex
yarn. Two-way stretch. Tearose.
Sizes % to 80. Were 81. Now 75c
GIRLS FURNISHINGS, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Bedroom Furniture
Reduced

Boudor Chair with loose seat and back cushion
covered with figured rose cotton chintz Less than
p price. Now ---- 1915
Double size Bed, walnut veneer on hardwood Adam
design. Originally S36 Now - s1s75
Single-size Bed, mahogany veneer on hardwood
Panel style. Originally s3l Now$ $1675
Chest-on-Chest green enamel finish on solid
maple, five drawers with wood pulls Originally
S36. Now NoW-------------------- --- S24
Boudoir Chair, upholstered with rose figured rayon
more. Originally s24 So Now S1225
BEDROOM FURNITURE FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
FIexee AII-In-One's
>1'9o Were $3.50

9 of otton-and-rayon batiste with
down stretch backs, cotton lace
tops Sizes "a to 80 and 40.
5 Camp Corsets Of rayon- and-cot-
ton striped coutil for the stout
figure Sizes 33. "a, 35, SO. Less
than y price. Now -------- S2s5
10 Mastercraft Foundations OF cot
n-and-rayon batiste with cotton
lace tops. Slide fastened models
and step-in types Sizes "a, 35. 36,
SO, SO and 40. Were $3.50. Now.
S4.95
CoRsETs, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
7 oiIet Tissue
Special IS dozen rolls

100 dozen rolls good quality tissue, 1000 sheets
to the roll.
] Whte-hnish Metal Roaster Table. Was s4s5.
Now S295
Electric Broiettes. Less than y price Now S2.95
I Ivory-color Shower Curtain. Was $695. Now S3.95
2 Red Shower Curtains. Were SIS e5 Now - s295
3 Sets Draperies to match. Were s595. Now s2.95
l Set Blue Bathroom Draperes. Was $395.
Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $2.45
l Nursery Refrigerator, shop worn. Was s595.
Makeup Mirrors 2 walnut-color, 6 ivory-coor.
3 Makeup Mirrors, 2 green, ivory color Were
$3.50. Now S2.95
3 Orchid Shower Curtains. Were SO 95 Now S2.25
s Peach Shower Curtains. Were SO 95. Now S2.25
Now S495
HOUSEWARES, EIGHTH FLOOR
Express Elevator Service.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Misses FormaIs Reduced

Included are gowns of silk chiffon, imported
silk falle taffeta, silk jersey, rayon net, lace,
crepe, Jersey, taffeta and India printed cot
tons. White, black, blue, peach, red, pink,
gray and orchid. Sizes 10 to TO-
10 Were s2295 and more --$l250
Were S2295. Now S450
Were s2975 and more Now $3.50
4 Were 500 IS and more Now Now----..-Sls5 50
Were $3975 and more. Now-----------.---S22 S22
3 Were S39 rs. SA
Were $3s.75 and more. Now ow---------------$29 $29
Less than Il price Now ow----------------$36 $36
/ Ivory Rayon Satin Wedding Gown with drndl
skirt. Size II. Was S29 IS. Now w--------S195 $50
l White Rayon Satin Wedding Gown with rufied
rayon lace hoop skirt. Size L. Was $35. Now S2s
l Eggshell Rayon Satin Wedding Gown with wide
train Size IL. Was s3e,75 Now------S29
MISSES FORMAL Room, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Misses Dresses Reduced

Afternoon and daytime dresses, ensembles
and costume suits Also maternity dresses.
Silk crepe silk brocade, rayon jersey, rayon
crepe, rayon faille, linen, lace, wool jersey
and sheer wool Pastels, navy, brown, green,
white, red, black. Sizes 10 to 20.
10 Less than y price Now
9 Were S16.95 and more. Now
% Were Sl695 and more. Now--S S9.75
20 Were sl695 and more Now-S12.50 so
Is Were S22 95 and more. S14.5O
1. Were $2295 and more. NoW--------------S1s.50
10 Were s29 IS and more Now----S19.50 so
Were s3e rs. Now -S22
16 Were $3975 and more. Now --S24
IA Were S35 and more. Now w----.--------S26
Were $3975 and more. Now
6 Were s4e75. Now $32
9 Were $49.75 and more Now $34
Was S49.75. Now
l Less than z price Now
MISSES DRESSES. THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Gowns, s3'4'

Were S4.95
S Of pure-dye silk satin trimmed
with embroidery and cotton lace.
White. Sizes 80 TO 36.
Gowns Of pure-dye brocaded silk
crepe. Tearose and blue trimmed
with fagoting. Sizes 80 and 81.
Were $495. Now ------$3.45
UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Rayon Jersey, So yard

Less than 7 price
195 yards of Celanese rayon Jersey
in hand-blocked prints 80 inches
wide.
DRESS FABRICS, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Millinery, s47'

Millinery, '4'7'
Less than Y Price
IS Of straw, fur felt, rayon fabric.
Mostly one Of kind. Black, navy
and gray.
MILLINERY SALON, THIRD FLOOR.
Costume Slips, SIS
We're SI.95
IL Of silk-and-rayon satin. In
tailored style. Fuchsia. Sizes 81 "a,
"a. 33la and 35h.
Petticoats Of printed sheer cotton.
Sizes 20 to 80 waist measure. Were
31.95. Now -.--$1 $1.45
II Costume Slips Of pure-dye silk
crepe trimmed with embroidery.
White and tearose. Sizes % and
80. Were $295. Now -Sl.95
COSTUME SLIPS, THIRD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Trade-in Radios

Very lo,o priced
Radios that have been. traded in
on new models. Ideal for beach
homes and summer cottages.
Philco, RCA, Majestic, Atwater
Kent, Emerson and other famous
makes included. Reconditioned
and ready for service.
2 Now Sl.9S
2 Now S3,95
Now S5.95
3 Now S9,95
3 Now $3.50
z Now Sl4,95
RCA Remote Control Units. Less
than y price. Now S2.95
RADIOS, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Students Summer Suits
sI2 so w<,e $40

9 tWopiece tropical worsted suits in single
and double breasted models. Sizes: Regu-
lars-1 49, 3 36 1/38. Longs-2/37 Stockys
--1/35, 1886.
70 pairs Washable SIacks in white duck and
striped cottons. Waist sizes 27 to 81. Were s2e5
STUDENTS CLOTHING SECOND FLOOR
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Chi|dren's and Juniors
Shoes, 'l'95
Less than Y price

LgSS man n pTJCE
80 pairs shoes Of patent leather and
white calf. Strap styles. Sizes:
A-l3, ~ and 2; B-9. 13, /, 2,
az, 8; 5s1a, Q, 9H2, l0ka. II, /,
2, az, 3; D-sla, 9, ga, 10, 1o17.
rs pairs Juniors Evening Sandals
of white rayon satin and silver kid.
Broken sizes 312 to 8. Were $3.50
and more. Now $3.75
CHILDREN's AND JUNIORS SHOES,
FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Boys Sports Shirts
Special 7 for 05e

SPECIAL 4 Tor SO
$50 crew neck, short sleeve basque
sports shirts of attractive brightly
striped cotton. Manufacturer
close e-outs. Sizes IL to 49,
so Knitted Cotton "Scram" Suits
combination underwear and polo
shirts. One e-piece Plain and striped.
Sizes 4 to 8, Is, 1s. Less than n
price. Now 45c
81 Ribbed Half hose, cotton, plain
color and stripes in rust shade.
Sizes 8, 9l2 to 11l2. Were 35c.
80 Swim Suits, solid-color trunks
with plain or striped tops, some de-
tachable. Sizes 4, 6, 10. Were
SIPS. Now 85c
121 Summer Wash Shorts in woven
cotton patterns. White and rust
shades. Sizes I, 5. IL, IL, 13, IA.
ls Special ----- 45c and CSC
THE BOYS STORE, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1940-06-06
L'Aig|on Dresses
s3.7'
We're IS

IS printed rayon seal crepe LAiglons
in tailored styles. Copen, aqua, lug
gage, green, gray and navy grounds
included. Sizes IL to 20.
INEXPENSIVE DRESSES THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1940-06-06
Mems Shirts, @I.75

Were $3.50, 529S, $3.50
1S0 cotton madras and broadcloth shirts
in neat stripes. Regular and tab collar
styles Sizes IA to 16.
IL Fine Imported Brair Pipes, some with meer-
schaum lined bowls. Slightly scratched or shop
worn. Were $3.50 Now -------------------S S495
so pairs Mems Swim Trunks in wool and wool
woven with "Lastex" yarn. Some figured patterns
Blues and maroonS in small, medium and large
sizes. Were s2.95 and higher. Now-X X.s5
56 pairs Mems Undershorts in cotton broadcloth
and madras stripes Sizes 80, 80, "a. Were 75c.
Now ------------------------ 55c, , pairs 81
The MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-15
Closer Cooperation
OF Agencies Council,
Associations Urged .
Greater Effectiveness in
Requests to Congress Seen
Resulting from Link

The need for closer cooperation
between citizens associations, civic
associations and the Council of So
cial Agencies in lieu of the District
vote was pointed out by speakers
at the councils monthly luncheon
at the Y. w. C. A. yesterday.
Greater effectiveness before con-
gressional hearings if representa-
tives of citizens associations and
the Council of Social Agencies pre-
viously confer was prophesied by
the Rev Harry V. Porter of the
Federation of Citizens Associa-
tons, speaking for the Southwest
Citizens Association.
The mind of the ordinary garden
variety citizen with no professional
standing needs the intelligent di-
rection of the Council of Social
Agencies, with its background of
medical, educational and welfare
problems" said DR.. Porter.
Retaliation of cooperative en-
deavour is vital" said Mrs. Edna
West Payton, speaking for the Fed
Grafton of Civic Associations.
Federation Increases Effect.
Jesse c. Suter pointed out that
the citizens associations have tried
to be fractional town meetings"
He stated that many of them began
in 1886, when establishment of the
commissioner form of government
/ fnctarnI la ho1jnf thot O -
ton existed They have been more
successful before Congress in the
last 80 years, Mr.. Suter said. since
organization of the Federation of
Citizens Associations.
Widespread misconception of citi-
zens' associations by social agencies,
as taxpayers organizations interest
ed only in new schools or holes in
the street, was set forth by James
Ring, member of the council s
board and chairman of the Co.
ordinating Committee of Neighbor-
hood Councils.
Mr.. Ring stated that neighbor-
hood councils stood between citi-
zens' associations and social agen-
cies, combining the knowledge of
the agencies with the free express
SION of the associations.
Gives List of Needs
Mrs. Payton included in her sum-
mary of the civic aSsocia tons
problems a plea for advice from the
council on the rural Negro migrant
problem, need for establishment of
education and character standards
for undertakers, more education for
traffic safety among Negro children,
outdoor cleanliness, inclusion of do
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mestic workers in social security
provisions, establishment of more
nursery schools and residual
homes for dependent colored chill
dren and rehabilitation of the Ma
tional Training School for Boys.
The board of the council recon-
mended at the meeting that work.
er be kept at the Landlord-Tenant
Court of the District, but not
through. council funds. 1t accepted
the Society for the Prevention Of
Blindness as a member and elected
the following board members to fill
out the quota of Is: Mrs J. C. Boss
of the Instructive Visiting Nurses
Society of Arlington County. Caesar
Aiello, Catholic Charities of Prince
Georges County: Dr. H. H. Long as
sistant superintendent of the Dis
trict schools; Ray H. Everett, di-
rector of the Social Hygiene So
ciety: James A. Nolan, director of
the Washington Criminal Justice
Association, and as a member at
large, C. E. BatSchelet, chief of the
Geographic division of the Census
Bureau.