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Evening star., 1940-01-04
Urges P.-T. AS 10 Pledge
Child Welfare Support

A message to District parent
teacher organizations urging them
to pledge anew their earnest support
to the welfare of the children and
youth of the District during 1910 has
been issued by Mrs. c. D. Lowe,
president Of the District Congress
of Parents and Teachers.
At the same time the Board of
Managers planned to meet Tuesday
to hear the report of policy COM
mittee on the disposition of PROPOSE
tions made to the Congress by busi-
ness and other organizations.
It was announced list of speakers
to address individual associations
on matters of health has been ar
ranged with the cooperation of the
District Medical Society. Subjects
range from About Your Hair" to
Twins and Their Diseases"
Needy children who have not been
supplied with shoes or need to ex-
change those they have were to do
so today at the student aid rooms
until 3 pm. Mrs. L. S. Brooks, chair
man of student aid, said the rooms
will be open Wednesdays from 9
am. to 3 pm. and Fridays from 9
am. to / pm. Students bringing
clothing bundles, she said, should
bring them in at these scheduled
hours.
Mrs. Riley Elgen, chairman of the
Citizenship Committee, said she has
material sent to her from the Federal
Bureau of Investigation which she
will loan to P. T. AIS applying for it.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
y 81
Pair
Va.
TOTS & GIRLS

(149) Tots and Girls Wearables; in
cluding dresses, blouses, boys suits
and pajamas, broken sizes 2 to IA
years. Reg. sec to 1.19 -----29e
1857 Children's Union Suits; and
2 pc styles, broken sizes 2 to 8 years.
Reg. 69c and 79c 9c-39e
(24) Girls All-wool Sweaters; coat
and slip-on styles, broken sizes 7 to
II years. Reg. 1.19 -------- -64e
(19) Girls Heavy Wool Csat Sweat
ers; navy and brown, broken sizes 8
to IA years. Reg. 2.99 ~ l.o9
1857 Tots and Girls Rayon Dresses;
broken colors and sizes to IL years.
Reg. 1.39 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 88e
(34) Tots and Girls Cotton Velvet
and Rayon Dresses; broken sizes 3
to IA years. Reg. 1.99 and 299 l.29
(1O 3-pc. Snow Suits; fully lined,
broken sizes Reg. 3.99 -2.66
(e) Tots Coat Sets; broken sizes.
Reg. 500 and 500 ------2.77
(7) One-pc. Snow Suits; sizes l and
2 years. Reg. 1.29--------74e
(35) Rayon Panties and Slips; broken
sizes to II years. Reg. 29c and
39c ----------------.---t5e
~ Girls whittsntsn Bathrobes;
broken sizes 8 to II years. Reg.
LOO -------------------
GoldHxbeYa,s-Sacond Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Friendship Citizens
Call for Suffrage
Under Reorganization
Association Presents
Awards to Winners in
YuIe Decorations

Opposition to any change in the
present commissioner form of
government for the District unless
local suffrage is granted in the re-
organization proposal was voiced
last night by Friendship Citizens
Association, which acted on special
report and recommendation SUBJ
mitted by the Executive Committee
of the group.
1t was emphasized in the resolu-
ton that should any new plan
adopted it should maintain with
out alteration the Board of Educa-
ton, the Board of Library Trustees,
the Department of Vehicles and
Traffic, and the authority of the
Health Department over municipal
hospitals as organized in the present
Setup.
Would Raise Citizen Status.
Samuel j. Flickinger, president of
the association, who read the res
olution. pointed out that the major
objective embraced in the move Is
to raise by enfranchisement the
status of District citizens to that of
full-fedged citizens After all, this
privilege was written into the Con-
stitution of the Nation as basic
principle of government" Mr.
Flickinger added.
Richard K. Stevens of 4404 Fes-
senden street NV, trophy winner
in city-wide competition for most
attractive residential Christmas dec
grafton. was presented first award
in the Friendship area in the con-
test sponsored by the citizens as
ISOLATION. Other prize winners in
this class were Roland M. Brown,
4535 Van Ness street NV, and
Frank Nesline. 45O0 Van Ness
street NV. Awards presented to
business establishments in the COM
munity included a gasoline station
operated by Walter Barron, another
operated by w. Paul Hamm and the
local branch of Tolman's Laundry
Pupil Protection Asked.
Action was taken to ask that
patrolman be stationed at the Fes-
senden street and Wisconsin avenue
NV. intersection to protect school
children crossing at this point.
The Entertainment Committee
announced that the annual ban
quet of the group will be held April
q at a location to be specified later.
The meeting last night was held
in Janney School.
Evening star., 1940-01-04

(6) Bates Colonial Bedspreads. Sec
onds of 395 quality -I.9o
(3) Vellodown Celanese Rayon Com
forts; 72x84-size. Reg. sos. 40
12) All-Wool Blankets; 7ox80-size,
brown only. Reg. 395 952.49
~ Mohawk Sheet Sets; 8lx99 sheet
and two 45x3812 cases with colored
border Reg 339 set 100
(5) Sheet Sets, sheet, pair of cases:
colored border. Reg. 1.79 o9e
(6) Wool-Filled Comforts: celanese
rayon covered; faded Reg. SOS 4.38
(5) Wool-Filled Comforts; 72x84-
size. Reg. 498 3.44
(1S) 331$Te Wool jacquard Blankets;
70x8O-size; soiled Reg. 200 -l.44
13) $50 Wool Blankets; 7Ox80-size;
solid colors; soiled. Reg. 200 I.4o
(5) SO Wool Plaid Blankets; 72x84-
size; soiled. Reg. 298 2.37
az 33hee Wool Blankets; 72xS4-
size; soiled. Reg. 298- 80
us Prs.) Mohawk Pillow Cases, col
ored border. Reg. 119 pair 6Se
(2) Cotton Colonial Bedspreads; sim
gle bed size. Reg. 1.98-l.l9
(3) 500 Wool Chatham Blankets;
72x84-size. Reg. 5.95-3.@6
Goldenberg's-Main Floor
Evening star., 1940-01-04
BOYS CLOTHING

(24) Boys Play Suits; including
Indian, Police and Firemen suits,
sizes to IL included Reg. 119 to
1893 59c
(7) Boys School Suits; some with
vest, sizes $40 and 1915 years. Sold
"as is" Reg. 498 l.4o
(3) Boys Suede Leather Zinper
Jackets; sizes 8 and 10 years. Reg.
4.98 2.95
(12) Boys Sunde Leather Upper
Jackets; sizes to l8 years. Reg.
5.98 & 698 4.o5
(2D Boys All-wool Mackinaw Coats;
sizes 8 to 18 years. Reg. 498 to
698 800
(3) Boys Overcoat and Logging Sets;
sizes and years. Reg 798 5.98
(2D Boys Winter Overcoats; man.
nish mixtures and blue chinchillas.
3 to Z years. Reg 498 and 598 1856
u2) Boys Upper Jackets; of blue
melton cloth, sizes to IA years.
Reg. 249 ~ l.4o
(3) Boys 2-Pants Suits; in fancy
mixtures. sizes II, Is & l6 years.
Reg. 1898 ------ ------- s.e8
n20) Boys Ties; odd lots from rezu-
lar 19c q Csc stock Zoe
1897 Boys White Broadcloth Shirts;
IL to IA neck measure, mussed and
soiled. Reg. 98c -------- -l9c
t3S) Boys White Broadcloth Shirts;
sizes ll1a to IA neck, soiled from
display. Reg. soc - -.2oe
az Boys White Broadcloth Shirts;
Sanforized, sizes 111a to IA neck.
Reg 79c and 98c ------- 5oe
(5) Boys Upper Sweaters; sizes "a
to 38, slightly damaged. Reg l.59 and
l.SS ------- 59e
(4D Boys Plaid Outing Flannel
Shirts; sizes liz to IA neck. Reg.
Csc --------- ,or
(59) Boys Knit Hockey Caps; all
wool and part WOOL also wool caps.
Reg. 39c to 59c---- 25e
Boys and Young Mems Mufflers,
59c All-wool Muff1ers zoe
79c All-wool Muff1ers ace
CSC Rayon- and &ool Mufflers SOC
Goldenberg's-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04

(30 Women's Neckwear; also scarfs
In plain colors and prints. Reg. 39c
and soc - 1er
1D Extra-size Blouses: in tuck-in
or tie-back models. Sizes "A to 81.
Reg. 1893 and 2.59 ~ -l.jo
(46) All-wool Squares; brown and
gold combination Reg. soc Sc
Odd lot Of Carded Handkerchiefs,
including mems initiated linen or
corded border styles. Not all initials.
3 on card Reg. soc -------- 36e
Odd lot Of Mems Hand embroidered
Handkerchiefs. Reg. 121ac each.
s for 55e
Mems initiated Handkerchiefs; 3 on
card; not all initials. Reg. 29c lie
lD Women's Umbrellas, 16-rib.
Reg. 159 and 1895 --.----I.2o
Goldenberg'S-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1940-01-04
SILKS & WOOLENS.

u,S75 Yds.) Remnants Rayons, In
prints and plain colors; 3 to AZ yd.
lengths. Reg. 39c and 49c yd. 29e
(1,62S Yds.) Remnants Rayons and
Acetates. 3 to 4 yd lengths. Reg. 59c
to 79c yd. -------- .----. 30e
(326 Yds.) Remnants 54-In. All-Wool
Fabrics; useful lengths. Reg. 1.6o
to 200 yd.----- s9e
(9 Pcs.) 39-In. Printed Silk Crepe,
pure dye quality, dark colors. Reg.
1859 to 1875 yd.-
(129 Yds.) 39-In. Acetate Rufle
Crepe; wanted colors, 21a to 4 yd.
lengths. Reg. 100 yd.------67s
Goldenbergs-Matn Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
DOCTORS warn
FOLKS WHO ARE
c0hSTIPATED

1T IS SAID constipation causes many
human discomfsrts- Headaches lack OF
energy and mental dullness being but 8
few. BUT DON'T WORRY
For years a noted Ohio Doctor, Dr..
F. M. Edwards, successfully treated
scores of patients for constipation with
his famous DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
now sold by druggists everywhere.
Olive Tablets, being purely vegetable.
are wonderful! They not only gently
yet thoroughly cleanse the bowels but
ALSO assist liver bile flow to helI
digest fatty foods. Test their goodness
TONIGHT without fail! 15t, 30t, COZ
Evening star., 1940-01-04
HOUSE FROCKS

17) Broadcloth Uniforms, sizes IA.
40 Reg. l.19 66e
1897 Cotton House Dresses; in pretty
prints, sizes l4-40. Reg. soc - 29e
(4S) Rayon Dresses; sizes 1910. Reg.
1.69 ----------- S8e
(1D Rayon House Goats; upper and
wrap styles. Reg. 199 --l.39
Goldenberg's-Secon Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
WINDOW SHADES

(l49) Opaque Window Shades: 3X6
#. cut size. white, ecru and green.
Slight misweaves in cloth, perfect
rollers. Reg. 55c --------- 38e
1S9 yds.) Shelf Oilcloth and Edg-
ing; many patterns Reg. l0c yd.,
Z yds. Sc
1857 Oilcloth Covered Asbestos Stove
Mats; reversible and washable. Reg.
49c ----29c
(59) Duplex Window Shades; 3x6
#. cut size, green-and-white and
ecru-and-green Reg 98c ----- 78e
az Venetian Blinds; white Stats,
32x64-in. cornice top. Reg. 399 2.77
Gnldenber1'S=Third Floor
Evening star., 1940-01-04
GLOVES

u33 prs.) Women's Imported Kid
Gloves; novelty slip-ons, assorted
colors, broken sizes. Seconds Of l.95
& 295 grades --------l. 90
(119 prs.) Women's Rayon Suede
Fabric Gloves: leather backs, black
only, broken sizes. Reg. 98c pr. 69e
(94 prs) Women's Capeskin Gloves;
assorted colors, broken sizes. Seconds
of 100 & 1.39 grades 80 59e
(16s prs.) Women's Rayon Suede
Fabric Gloves; leather trim, various
colors, broken sizes. Reg. 69c pr.
49s
(15s prs.) Imported Wool Gloves;
contrasting color embroidered back,
small, medium and large sizes. Reg.
sec pr. --------------39e
Goldenberr's-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
FLOOR COVERINGS

(149) Felt Base Floor Coverings; 2
yds. wide, 3 to SO. yd. lengths for
kitchen and bath. Reg. 49c So. yd.,
l9e
t97 yds.) Felt Base Hall Runner; 18
and 24-in. for short halls. 3 to 7-yd.
lengths Yd. --l9e
(1) Administer Rug; Asks it. size,
hook pattern. Reg. 1850 49, 6.85
W Heavy Wilton Rug; 4.6x7.6 size.
fringed ends. Reg. 27.50 1885
(2) 9x12 #. Fine Cotton Rugs; orr
entail reproductions, slightly soiled.
Reg. 24.50 ----------------l3.95
~ Wool-and- Fibre Rugs; 4 in 9x12
it. size, size s3x1o6, one pattern
only. Reg. 1850 -------- 500
(18) Broadloom Scatter Rugs; va
rious desirable colors, soiled. Reg.
1893 1.66
(3) Seamless Administer Rugs; 83x
l0.6 size, in texture pattern. Reg.
29.5O --------- --~---l8.85
~ Heavy Wool Wilton Rugs; size
27x54-in. Reg. 0-3.88
(6) Broadloom Rugs; size 6x9 #.
Reg. 27.50 --------l3.S5
Q) Broadloom Rug; size 9x15 it.,
slightly soiled. Reg. $3.50 1850
Goldenber0's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04

l4 Tie and Handkf. Sets; from
the Xmas rush. Reg. 81 79e
(20) Mems 25c-50c Briefs,
Shorts and shirts; soiled 16e
(6) Mems 79c Gloves; Pigtex
and Capeskin; irregulars 27e
(3S prs.) Mems Reg. 16c Hose;
Cotton-a -and-rayon. all sizes Sc
f14) Tie and Handkf. Sets; Ace
tates and crepes. Reg. 79c 29e
15) Mems 79c Pajamas; Broad
cloth, sizes B, c and D - 47e
(16) Mems 1.39 Pajamas: Lux
edo make, soiled, all sizes 69e
81 prs.) Mems 1925 Gloves;
Dress Gloves, broken sizes 74e
(2D Mems soc Muffiers; all
wool, checks and plaids lie
l6) Mems 25c Neckwear; Full
shape 4-in-hands - -- SC
(0 Mems Suede Jackets; reg.
4.s5 and SOS; spotted 2.87
ca 1885 Pajamas: fine silk
or rayon; some irregulars 99e
(4s) CSC Coat Sweaters; brown
heather mixture 5ee
(59) Mems SOC Undershirts;
winter weight: Mayo make 34e
Goldenberg'.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
LINENS

(46) Heavy Turkish Towels; size ok
44-in. Seconds of 29c quality l8e
(4 Lace Scarfs: ecru color, size l5x
45-in, soiled. Reg. ACC 39e
Il pr.) Embroidered Pillow Cases;
soiled. Reg 169 pr. .------ 79e
e prs.) Embroidered Pillow Cases;
soiled. Reg. 100 pr. --- ---49e
(2) AH-linen Crash Tablecloths; size
57x78-in. size. soiled. Reg 2.49 l.19
n Rayon Tablecloth; size 58x78-
in, pastel color, soiled. Reg. 100 49e
(3) Cannon Turkish Towel Sets;
consisting of 2 large bath towels, 2
guest towels and wash cloths. Reg.
2.95 set ------ 1.78
16) Lace Scarfs; size 15x36-in.,
ecru color. Reg. ACC ------- 29e
(10) Printed Linen Guest Towels;
soiled Reg. 39c - ------ 19e
III boxes) An-linen Cocktail Nap
kins; soiled. Reg. 79c set ---- 3Se
(24) 3-pc. All-linen Vanity Sets;
soiled. Reg. 79c ---------37e
(9) Grass Linen Bridge Cloths; en-
broidered. Reg. .O0-------44e
az Chenille Bath Mat Sets; soiled.
Reg. 100 ------------47c
(15) Rayon- and cotton Tablecloths;
size 50x50-in., red checks. Reg. SOC,
l9e
(23) Ray0n- and cotton Tablecloths;
size 52x68-in, blue checks. Reg. soc,
39e
(6) Turkish Bath Mats; seconds of
69c quality ---- 27e
Goldenberg's-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Mems l.39 to 1.65
Famous SHIRTS
68c

Tuxedo, Vogue and others.
Fancies and whites. Soiled from
handling. Most sizes.
1857 Mems 81 Unionsuits; VIM
ter-weight: sizes 36-38 79e
az 1.19 Coat Sweaters; part
wool sweaters, size "A only zoe
1851 Mems 1.19 Unionsuits;
100 wool, nearly all sizes 74e
u9 prs.) Mems 1.19 Gloves;
clasp or slip-on styles 60e
(10) Mems 1.59 Blanket Robes;
Medium and large sizes --79e
(24) Mems 1893 Sweaters; coat
or Upper sport sweaters - 94e
(S) 2.9S Blanket Robes; medium
and large l.74
1897 Pajamas and Nightshirts;
f1annelette garments, reg. 100
and 1.29 S8e
1861 Mems 55c Neckwear;
hand-tailored ties, full shape.
27e
Evening star., 1940-01-04
UPHOLSTERY

Mill Lengths and Remnants Of Cur
tain Fabrics; including marquisettes.
cross stripes, figures, etc. Useful
lengths. Yd. Sc
Cd Custom made Slip Covers; IN
wine color, for sofa and 2 chairs.
Reg. 22So .6 6.e7
1881 Living Room Pillows: covered
with striped rayon. Reg. ACC loe
(12 sets) Dining Room Chair Covers;
set of 6 covers. Reg. 298 l.59
(249) Lace Squares of fine filet nets
and open mesh weaves, for short
windows and door panels. Reg. 29c
to 39c Each -------------12e
u47 prs.) Ruffled Sash Curtains.
Reg. l9c pair --------lle
(s) Knitted Slip Covers; for chairs,
slightly imperfect. Reg 199 100
14) Drapery Cornice; for windows,
Of rayon taffeta. Reg. 100 set 49e
(290 Satin and Damask Squares;
Reg. 29c and 39c l5e
as prs.) Ruffled and Tailored Cur
tains; also cottage sets; some slightly
soiled from handling. Reg. l.39 to
80 pair ------------7 TIC
"a prs.) Rufiied and Tailored Cur
tains; some soiled from display. Reg.
69c to 100 pair .----47c
Goldenberg's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
WOMEN'S INDIES

(49) Women's Rayon indies; some
slightly soiled, broken sizes. Reg.
sec ----- 3Se
(61) Women's Rayon Taffeta Slips;
dark shades, regular sizes only. Reg.
69c 39c
(97) Women's Rayon Satin Slips;
some slightly soiled. Reg. 100 79e
(147) Women's Cotton Snug-fit I'm
dies. Reg. 35c - -- .------25e
(72) Women's Snuggie Shirts; part
wool, slightly soiled. Reg. Soc 39e
Goldenber1'S-Main Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
TOILETRIES

(15) 3-Pc. Dresser Sets; reg. 1.39 Use
(29( Bathasweet 3-pc. Bath Sets;
reg. 1.29 ---- ------- 49e
(2) 11-pc. Daggett & Ramsdell
Beauty Kits; reg. 250 LIS
Q5) Long handle Bath Brushes; reg.
oSc ---------------- Zoe
(42) 16-oz. bots. Medicated AmO
Rub; reg: 4sc ----loe
(227 cans) Talcum Powder; reg 1Oc
1Oc Cakes Verlon Cold Cream
COAp tor sc
(96 sets) S-pc. Cutex Manicure Sets;
reg. 45c 27c
Goldenber0's-Mdin Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
SPORTSWEAR

1861 Women's and Misses Slip-on
Sweaters; sizes 34-40. Reg. 79c 2oe
(24) Women's and Misses 2-Pc.
Sport Dresses; sizes 1920. Reg.
299 --l.3o
u0) Women's and Misses Sport
BIouses; broken sizes and colors. Reg.
100 7oe
(9) Women's and Misses Coat
Sweaters; dark shades, broken sizes
1914. Reg. 1.99 ---.----.6 69e
uD Plaid Sport Jackets; sizes 1920.
Reg. 3,99 ----- - 2.69
(9) All-Wool Skirts; dark colors;
broken sizes. Reg 200 and 800 ooe
(24) Sweaters; slip-on and cardigan
styles. broken sizes. Reg. 1.59 and
199 ooe
oldenberg's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04

1867 Handbags; alligator, buffalo,
calf finish, pufiettes, etc. Reg. l.59
and 1875 Soe
(76) Handbags; including fabricoids,
Melo suedes, in frame and upper
(34) Handbags; in patent and calf
finish. Reg. soc
Goldenbero's-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1940-01-04
No Mail, Phone or C.. O. d. Orders
HOSIERY

HOSAEh II
(l2s prs.) Women's Silk Chiffon
Hose. Reg. soc pr 39e
n68 prs.) Women's Full Fashioned
R:ngless Chiffon Hose; 3 and A.
thread. broken sizes, counter mussed.
Seconds of 69c quality 36e
(216 prs.) Women's Kant-Run Silk
Hose. 1rregulars of soc grade 2oe
153 prs.) Women's Full Fashioned
Knee-Hi Hose; pure silk ringless,
assorted colors, broken sizes, perfect
quality. Reg. soc pr - 22e
n29 prs.) Women's Kant Run
Rayon Hose; service weight. Sec
onds of 29c quality - l5e
(S5 prs.) Women's Silk Chiffon
Knee-Hi Hose: full fashioned. Sec
onds of 39c quality Toe
137 prs.) Boys Golf Socks. Irregu-
lars of 19c quality Toe
(1l6 prs.) Children's 5/S Socks; in
plaid colors, broken sizes. Seconds
Of l9c quality y-------------------5e
Goldenberg's-Mdin Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
3.98 to 5.98
Damask Drapes

100 inches wide
to the pair, IA
to ~ yds. long.
Pinch pleated or
h e m m e d q n d
h e q d ed styles.
Wanted c0l0rs.
Third
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Remnants I9c & Csc
Wash Fabrics
Printed 80-square
percales, plain col = e.
or percales, dress
ging h ans and n
printed sheer
Useful lengths

fabrics. all tub-fast. Useful lengths
to yards.
(6 Pcs.) 36-In. Dress Linens; pure
linen quality. in rose dust, blue and
grey. Reg. soc yd. --------- l9e
70 Pcs.) 36-In. Cotton Lace Fabrics,
in blue, grey, wine and brown. Reg.
soc yd.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
LAMPS & SHADES

Q2) Spotlight Bed Lamps; bronze
and ivory finish. Reg. l.00------64e
(5) Maple Frame Mirrors; sold "as
is" Reg. 4.49----------------z.99
(1) Set Of 3 Lamps; bridge, floor and
torchiere, with matched shades and
bases. Reg. 2895----------19.95
(14) Lamp Shades; slightly soiled.
Reg. 100 and 1.19---------79
Goldenberg's-DotDnstairs
Evening star., 1940-01-04

CORSETS
(9) Two-way Stretch Panties and
Girdles; medium and large. Reg.
.09 - oSe
(lO) Brocaded Side fastening
Girdles; sizes 20, "a, IS & 38, also
Corselettes, sizes 37-38. Reg. 2.59 &
19) Brocaded Corselettes and
Girdles; slightly soiled. Reg. 1,95,
l.l9
(1l) Rubber Reducing Girdles;
broken sizes. Reg. 1875 -79e
Goldenberg's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04

Goldenberg's-Mdin Floor.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
MEMS WEAR
1$;| to Il off price
MEMS 1926 SUITS,
O'COATS, TOPCOATS

Broken range of sizes and styles. In
cluded are young mems suits in single
and double breasted models, mems over
coats in blue. grey and fancy mixtures,
and topcoats in balmacaan models. All
sizes, but not in all styles.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Mems 79c & LOO Shirts

Clearance of 2l9 counter-mussed and soiled
Shirts Fancy patterns, plain colors and white.
Nearly all sizes in the group. limited quantity
50 shop early!
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-11
NEWLYWEDS REACH
HONEYMOON ISLE
Five Couples Begin Married
Life In Garden OF Eden
Off Florida Coast

HONEYMOON ISLAND, Fla,
March 10.-CP-Five newlywedded
couples from various parts of the
United States finally got to this
tropical honeymoon spot in the
Gulf of Mexico today to begin mai.
ried life in a Garden of Eden
setting with Cinderella trimmings.
Isolation from the mainland
half an hour away by speed boat
assured privacy for the new little
connubial community of 10 thatch-
ed huts surrounding a recreation
center, a kings palace and bath
houses. A dock, a water tower and
a power system provided conven.
fences of civilization.
The honeymooners came by a
motorcade from Tampa, and from
Clearwater in a fleet Of cruisers
with the cameramen recording
every foot of the journey.
J. Ernest Burkett of Orlando, the
first bridegroom to occupy a cot.
tage on the island, CALAMITY car
ried his bride across the thresh.
Continued on Page Ten; Col. AZ
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-11
VESSEL IS DESTROYED
Hanover Trapped In Stra-
tegic Heart Oh Pan-Ameri-
can Neutrality Zone

LONDON, March 10.-R-1nter-
ception of the %5.6oO-ton German
steamer Hanover by a British
cruiser near Puerto Rico, in the
strategic heart of the Pan-Ameri-
can neutrality zone, was announced
tonight in a communique which
said the Nazi vessel had been fired
and abandoned by her crew to
avoid capture.
The admiralty said the intercept
ton had taken place Thursday
night in Mona channel, a 75-mile
strip Of water separating Puerto
Rico from the Dominican republic
and a vital link in United States
| plans for defense of the Panama
Canal.
The Hanover, loaded with 5000
tons Of ore and lumber, had sailed
last Tuesday from Willemstad,
Netherlands West Indies, in an at
tempt to run the British blockade.
Willemstad is about 400 miles due
south of Mona channel.
Only bare details of the incident
were given by the admiralty and the
name Of the British cruiser was not
disclosed.
On Jan. Is Britain advised the
Americas that she could not respect
the Pan-American neutrality belt ex-
cept under certain conditions, such
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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-03-11
|FINNS ARE IN MOSCOW
Delegation Reported Dis
cussing Peace Terms
With Soviet Officials
AIR RAIDS RESUMED
Fighting Continues Along
Front With Firms Claim
ing Reds Repulsed

HELSINKI, March 11-(Monday)
- Up Fear that Russian.Finnish
peace negotiations were failing
spread in Finland early today after
a Finnish language broadcast from
Moscow violently attacked Premier
Risto Ryti, now in the Russian CAPT.
tai as head of the Finnish delega-
ton.
This attack came only a few hours
after the Finnish government an
nounced that Ryti and three other
Finnish representatives were In
Moscow discussing peace terms with
Soviet officials.
1t was regarded as especially
significant that the nightly Moscow
broadcast in the Finnish language
had been kept off the air for two
consecutive days when the negotia-
lions were in their early stages.
Air Attacks Resumed
At the same time it was officially
announced here that the Russian
air force had resumed it's bombing
of civilian areas on a Comparative.
ly large scale today"
Fighting was continuing all along
the front, with the Firms reporting
repulse of the Russian drives and
great Russian losses, but admitting
the Red army had penetrated to the
west shore Of Viipuri bay and was
attempting to consolidate its foot
hold there to take the city from
the rear
The Moscow broadcaster renewed
appeals to the Finnish soldiers to
stop fighting and to revolt against
what was termed a "capitalistic gov.
eminent"
Comrades, lay down your arms
and join the Kuusinen peoples
army" the announcer urged.
He was referring to the Terijoki
government of Otto Kuusinen, a
communist, which Soviet Russia has
recognized heretofore as the only
government Of Finland.
The Finnish communicate telling
Of Civilian bombings said "Villahde
and Vonko1a and other places in
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