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Evening star., 1941-10-09
Bedroom Furniture

Reduced a to Y and more
L Vanity Base Heppewhite-desgn mahogany on
hardwood Originally $40
Chest Of Drawers Regency design, blonde, mahogany
hardwood Originally s54. Now $3.50
Night Tables. Modern design, walnut hardwood
Less than u price.
Vanity Base, 18th Century design mahogany
hardwood Less than y price Now s2475
Vanity Base, Heppewhte design walnut hard
wood. Originally $3.50
Matching Mirror. Less than n $3.50
Matching Bench. Less than u price. $455
Night Table Chppendale design, solid mahogany Orig
inally S1475. Now ss.75
Studio End Table wheat finished hardwood Less than a
price. Now 50
Chsise Lounge, button seat and back, figured turquoise
and cotton chnt8 Originally $24 So Now S475
Boudoir Chair barrel back with loose reversible cuh
non, coton-a d-rayon Less than n price.
Now ---------------- SII
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Sports Dresses, sIl'2'
Were SI49S and more

We're SI4.95 and more
100 summer styles of cotton or
rayon in white, green, luggage,
aqua. Sizes IL to 20.
6 Slack Sets of cotton and
rayon in brown, blue and gold
color. Sizes IL to 18. Were
$13.95 and more. Now--S9.50
50 Short Sleeved Jackets of
rayon in tan, red. gray, rose and
yellow. Sizes IL to 20. Were
$5.95 and more. Now--$2.Ss
6PoarswEAR, TRnD FLOOR.
Evening star., 1941-10-09

William Upcott has been called
the king of the autograph collectors
because in the 18th century he had
$4,000 letters illustrated by 5000 por-
traits valued at 10000.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Decorative Linens
Reduced 15 and More

Some discontinued patterns, some sub
ject to slight imberfections that do not i'm
pair icearins qnality.J Limited selection
Is Bridge Sets, cream background multicolored
simulated hand-embrodery. Discontinued pat
tern. s225 set. Sl.50
1 Banquet Set of ecru linen, hand-embroidered
with cotton thread. l cloth, 72x108 inches, IL
napkins, 22x22 inches. If perfect would be s75
Now ------------ A7.50
Bridge Sets ecru BsSo linen, hand embroidered
in coorful cotton thread. 36X36-inch cloth and
four napkins. If perfect would be much higher
priced. Now, set ------------ $3.50
l Luncheon Set, ecru BisSo linen, colorful hand
embroidered cotton thread. 54x54-nch cloth and
six 14x14-inch napkins If perfect would be
$3.50 set. Now ow---------------------- SS.75
Luncheon Sets ecru BsSo linen, hand-embroid-
cred cotton thread. 45X45-inch cloth and four
12x12-inch napkins. Less than p price if per-
feet. Now set So IS
LINENS FLOOR.
Evening star., 1941-10-09

is president of the board that will
meet Monday to select lieutenant
commanders in the Medical Corps,
U. S. N. R., for advancement to
commanders. Members of the board
are Capts. Kent C.. Melhorn, Daniel
Hunt, Franklin F. Murdoch, Thomas
c. Anderson, John c. Adams, Louis
E. Mueller and Philip K. Gilman.
Comdr. Joseph j. Kaveney will be
recorder.
Supply Corps Reserves.
On the same day board headed
by Capt. Henry D. Mel will meet
to select lieutenant commanders
from the Supply Corps for >ad-
vancement to commanders in the
Reserves. Members of this board
are Capts. William G. Neill. John F.
OMara, Frank Baldwin, Elwood A.
Cobey. Gordon c. Hall and Malcolm
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Girls PIaysuits, 65s

Less than Y price
80 Of cotton in one and two piece styles. Stripes
and prints. Size H.
30 Girls Cotton Playsuits with separate matching skirts
Prints stripes few white rayon some chubby sizes Sizes
IL to 141a Were 81 95 and more Now - e5e
20 Teenase Cotton Print Skirts broonstick styles
Yellow, blue and red prints Size 16 Were 81 95 and
more. Now ---------------- s5c
GIRLS SPORTSMAN, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
MiII-ends-Printed
Cotton Cabardines,
7 extured Cloths
44e yard

1000 yards for slip covers, draperies,
and other uses, Beautiful horals and
stripes, several lengths of kind in
] to s-yard lengths each. May he
subject to slight irnperfections that
do not impair their quality.
CURTAINS AND DRAPERIEs,
SEVENTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Mems Wool PuIIover
Sweaters, '2''' We're u.ss

IL in vee-neck style. Group includes gray green,
maroon, navy. Sizes 36, SO, AZ, A, As.
70 Lightweight Cotton Shirts-assortment of blue and
stripes white grounds Fused collar attached
model. Sizes IA to II. Were $225. S135
IS Cotton Sweaters in half-seeve puover
shades mixtures small, medium,
large. Were $3.50. Now ----------------------- s185
THr MINIS STORE SECOND Floor
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Selection Boards
Meet Soon 10 Act on
Navy Promotions
Marine Corps CoIoneIs
To Be Considered for
5 Brigudier GeneroIships

The Navy Department has an
nounced that seven selection boards
will convene next week for consider
alton Of officers for advancement in
grades.
Rear Admiral BENJAMIN H. Dorsey
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Camera Supplies
Reduced

l Perfex View-or- Project for Koda-
chrome slides. Half price. Now, SIS
1 Fedco Print Dryer, 11xl4. Was
s695. Now $50
2 Model M Argus Cameras. with
leather cases. Half price. Now, $3.50
FIosh Synehronixers-
Goodspeed Standard Flash Syn
chronizers. Were SIS Now SII.25
/ Goodspeed Model A Flash Syn
chroniZer. Was $3.50. Now S8.s5
4 Kalart Master Synchronizers. Were
SIS. Now -----$I1.25
Movie Film
(neor expiration dote)
3s Rolls 16-m. Super \ Films; So
foot rolls. List price, $345 Spe-
cldl NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SZ.43
Rolls Ism. Super X Film; 100
foot rolls. List price, $40. Spe-
CAMERAS, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Supply Corps Reserves.
Mems, Young Mems Fall
Suits, '247' we,e $40, ,4s

55 suits from regular stock in wool tweeds cheviots
and worsteds. Desirable patterns and models for
fall Sizes: Regulars, 2/36, 5/37, 1898, 2/3s $40,
742, 8J44 1/46; Shorts, 1885, 2I37 5l3s, 142, 1i44
Longs, 2/38, 1I42, LA; Stouts, 2i44, 1/46.
THE MEMS STORE, SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
l4I4al 5 I5hIsshr7I7hIsIshIssls

100 pairs Low-beeIed Walking Shoes
of calfskin and bueko in black.
brown, blue and tan. Sizes to 9
and widths AAAA to B. Were 1895.
Now S4.95
WoMEN's SHOES, SECOND Floor.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Costume JeweIry, SIS

N as "
rs pieces, including flower spray pins
Of enamel with simulated pearls,
also Of rhinestones and colored stones
in pastel colors, and necklaces of
wood and composition.
1s Enamel Spray Pins, set with
rhinestones; wine and white. Were
So. Now "a
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Juniors and 'Teen-age Girls
Shoes, '295

Were s3.95 and more
so pairs dress and sports types in variety of styles
Suede pumps. Black or brown. few styles in sad
die shoes Sizes AAA-6, 612, 7, 7h, 8, 81a, g. AA-
512, g. 6l2, 7, 71z 8, 81a 9. A AZ, 5, 51a g. 61 T.
7l2. B-4, Az, 5, 512, 6, 612 T. 71&.
CH1LDREN's AND JUNIORS SHoEs SECOND F1oop
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Misses Walnut Room
Gowns Reduced

) Were $6o.75 and much more.
Now S43
Were $s5 and more. Now-S52
1 Was $79.75. Now
Much less than !, price. Now $Sz
1 Much less than Il price. Now s71
Much less than II price Now &s4
Less than z price. Now----$ $ss
Was $195. Now sos
In the above group are dinner and
evening gowns of silk fabrics-jersey.
marquisette, faille and chiffon. Also
rayon net crepe and metallic lace.
In bronze. black, blue, pink. white,
gold and prints. Sizes II to Is.
WALNUT ROOM. THIRD Floor.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Girls Basque Berets, 3 -9'

We're S
IS of fine fur felt, French-styIe Black brown navy
gray. beige, green Head sizes 81
to 2212
20 Juniors Pill Box Hats Of cotton veveen and wool Jersey
Brown navy, and Headszes 1919 to 2212 Were
$3.50. Now
so Childrens and Juniors Summer
in classic and dressy styles White navy red powder
blue and rose Heads7es 1912 to 22a Less than u price
Now ssr
CHnDREN's JUNIORS MILLINERY FOURTH FLooa.
Evening star., 1941-10-09

Plus looo Tax
COSTUME JEwEIRY, AISLE 5,
FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Reversible Wool Rugs
Reduced
Wood Ironing Boards, SIS

We're $3.50
so Folding wood ironing boards, 54-inch size
Metal Wardrobe brown fnish twodoor style Was s795
Now -------------- ----------- A95
1 Porceaintop Table, 27-nch with cutlery drawer
than y price. Now S495
Broer Unit for Westinghouse Electric Roaser. Less than
y price Now SI95
Metal General Electric Roaster Table $685. Now 1898
White finish Metal Utility Cabinets Were $685. Now s3s5
i Metal Outdoor Grill. Was $1595. Now-------- S1095
Metal Outdoor Grills large size wheels Were $22
Now ------------ &I5s5
l Largesize Fiber and Wood Bath Hamper. Less than "a
price Now ----------- S295
aousEwAEEs, EIGHTH FLooR-Express Elevator Servics.
Evening star., 1941-10-09
Pandora and Matrix
Shoes, So
Less than Y price

1913 pairs including suede, calfskin
and linen. Black, brown, blue. Sizes:
Evening star., 1941-10-09

Fur SALON, THIRD FLooR.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Commodity Prices

NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-The Associated
Press weighted wholesale price index OF
80 commodities today declined TO so3s az ;s.
month ago, 1921; year ago, 50 AZ:
194l. 1910. 1899. 1888.
Low E5;h 59S3 aSss 5s:ss sss 55:7s 5ss 9f:44 sfat
dsIs Miseeiisnseas aEensea eqaaiS MaTtets. aso''
COFFEE-Spot steady. Santos NO; 4,
ofnss Ee nl1asd santos Sou Bou5on IS ssS and
DC santos No. 4"D" futures closed IL lower
to / higher. Sales, 34,750 bags. Sep
tember, 1203n; December, 1928; March,
Rio No; "A" futures to J 1s 6, h hishsr p;s:
cember $40: March. s.35.
CRUDE RUBBER-Fgtpres ~ closed u1 u1-
December, 225Ob. Smoked ribbed spot,
RAW HIDE-Futures closed 4, to 5 lower.
Spot. No. / Western light native cows; LOB.
COCoA-Futures closed l to- higher
Sales. 1,474 tons. September, 7.62n; De-
cember.- 7.73n: March. 7.S4n Nominal.
cent a pound today on near-month llauida-
ton and pressure of hedges. The selling
was attributed to continued nervousness
over the pending price control legislation.
Changed s MG hands s'ts today and they were taken
Grease wool futures closed OIL to o.5 Of
cent lower. December, 92.oo; March
Gertlheated grease wool SPOT; s4.g can't
lower, October 123. .sb; December. 121Ob
S5er. certifcated fsYi spot pot, wool tops, 1255n
Bid n Nominal
No sales in lead and straits tin futures.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Bond Averages
By tie Associated Press.


NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-BondS
were carried a notch lower today
by small flow of selling which had
touched most domestic groups near
the final hour.
Various rails sold down frac-
tions to around point, extending
the reaction which began last week
on failure of arrangements and
labor to reach an agreement on
pending wage increase demands.
Losers included Illinois Central
Is Baltimore & Ohio stamped con-
vertibles of go, Allegheny Corp. IS
OF so. Peoria & Eastern As, Cotton
Belt IS, New York Central SIS
Northern Pacific IS of 2047, Inter-
national Mercantile Marine IS and
International Telephone SIS. Loans
of Union Pacific. Erie, and Pere
Marquette were steady.
The United States Government
list continued a slow retreat. De-
clines ran from Il to around "a
of point in the stock exchange and
outside market. Dealers reported a
small supply of bids with selling
relatively thin. Russian bonds were
again fairly active in the curb. The
stock exchange foreign bond list
showed some improvement, particu-
larly in German, Scandinavian and
British flag divisions.
The dropping tendency among the
rails continued to the close. Great
Northern AIS ended down l at 81
Central Railroad of New jersey SIS
lost 314 at IS and Nickel Plate AIS
was lower by q at 60s4.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Washington Produce

BUTTER-a3 score. tubs, 37l7: 1-pound
prints, 3S; l4-pound prints. 3si2 30
score tubs, 50; 1-pound prints, 36l7: 14-
pound prints. 81; 81 score, tubs, 35la:
1-pound prints, 80; l4-pound prints. 36 q
90 score. tubs, 34i2 l-pound prints. 3D.
14-pound prints, 5i2; 80 score. tubs, "a ;
l-pound prints, 34l2: 4-pound prints,
35: SS score tubs. 33l7; lpound prints,
"a: i.-pound prints, "a IA.
LIVESTOCK - Calves, liz; spring
lambs, 10.
prices paid net fob. Washinston)
EGGS-Prices paid for Federal-State
Graded eggs received from grading stations
august III: Whites, U. S. extras, large.
s3-a4 mostly "a; .. S standards; large
32-33; mostly 80; U. s.. standards, me
extra, large. 37-39; U. S. extras, mediums,
32-33; U. s. standards, large, 80; U. S.
standards, mediums, $3.50; mostly rs; U.
S trades 26. For nearby ungraded eggs:
Current receipts whites, 26-29; mixed col
ors, 25-27, few higher. Receipts Govern
ment graded eggs. 273 cases.
LIVE POULTRY-Market steady. Fowl:
Colored, all sizes, 1920; No. 2s. 1914:
Leghorn hens, all sizes, 1915. BOOSTERS,
1912. Chickens, Virginia broilers and
ware Rocks and crosses, broilsTs and fTyer;S.
all sizes 1920; No. IS, 49, Leghorn broll-
pounds and up, 25 young hens, 10 pounds
and up, 25: No IS and underszes, Is.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Virginia Banks Show
Tendency 10 Release
Non-Liquid Assets
Reserves Are Increased,
Commissioner Reports
In Condition Survey
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 11.-A re-
port on the condition of incorporated
State banks in Virginia as of June
80, issued today by Milton r. Nor
gan, State banking commissioner,
indicated that banks are getting rid
of non-liquid assets and are increas-
ing reserves.
The report under the heading
"other real estate owned" listed ST.
928, ,98496, approximately $4,000
less than the amount reported April
of this year. Mr.. Morgan cited this
as an indication that banks were
disposing of large part of their
non-liquid assets.
The banking commissioner also
called attention to an increase Of
slightly more than 100000 in re-
serves. The figure for the condition
of bank reserves as of June 80 was
50 .861 ,276.75, as compared with ST.
658 .29l 80 in April.
The statement also showed an In
crease of approximately $4,000 900
in demand and time deposits. This
increase was largely responsible for
the total increase from 1892 1886 ,252.53
to S345 ,453 1929.
The total number Of banks re-
porting was 1856. Since the April
report, the Bank of Warwick in
Hilton Village has been authorized
to commence business and the Bank
of Wythe. Wythe Center, Elizabeth
| City County, has been purchased by
the Bank of Hampton Roads to OPP
crate as a branch of that bank.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Steel Production Totals
6,821,682 Tons in July
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 11.-July pro-
duction of steel in the United States
totaled 6,821 ,6S2 net tons, compared
with 5,724,625 tons IN July, 1910, the
American Iron & Steel Institute
reports.
Production for the first seven
months of 1941 was estimated at
47,730,225 tons, a record d-breaking
high figure, compared with 35,130,027
tons in the like period of 1910 and
"a per cent above the previous record
of 1892, ,433 tons in the first seven
months of 1929.
The institute said that July totals
slightly exceeded June despite a
drop in calculated weekly produc-
ton and rate of operations, reflect
ing the Fourth of July holiday and
a shortage of scrap steel.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Chicago Grain
B. the Associated Press.

B. the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Aug. f1.-Wheat and
corn prices fell more than a cent a
bushel at times today as the grain
market reacted from last week S
steep climb.
Profit taking was in evidence in
both pits, while a let-up in -four
demand and increased receipts ac-
companying expanded harvest oper-
ations in the Northwest were bear
ish factors in wheat trade. Corn
responded to scattered rains over
the belt and forecast of cooler
weather with more showers.
Wheat traders noted that domes-
tic visible supply has increased to
210,6l1 900 bushels, largest for any
date since January, 1882, and they
forecast that when spring wheat
harvesting is completed the total
may exceed the record of 36000.O0O
established on September 5, 1881,
during the Farm Board era.
Wheat closed 7s-14 lower than
Saturday; September. S1.105s "a ;
December, $1141s -s114; corn, 9s-1
down; September, 784-1s; Decem-
ber, 813s oats, 14-5s down.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
u. 5. Steel Reports
Record Shipments
For Seven Months
Finished Products Outeo
Also Smushes Best
Mark for July
High. Low. Close.
RI the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEY YORK, Aug. 11.-Shipments
of finished steel products by sub
sidiaries of United States Steel
Corp for July and the first seven
months of this year were the high
est for the respective periods in the
history of the corporation, it was
announced today.
July shipments were l,666667 net
tons. compared with 1,668.637 tons
in June, a decrease of 1910 tons.
In July last year the total was l.
296,887, with the latest months fig
ures representing rise of 1863, ,780
tons for a July record.
In the first seven months of this
year shipments were 11,719544 tons,
compared with 7,585,285 tons in the
similar period of 1910, an increase
of 4,134,259 tons.
The previous record for July was
in the boom year 1929, when ship
ments were 1.430,0O8 tons. The
previous best seven months figure
was the 7,5S5,285 tons reported last
year.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
945 Merchant Ships
Under Construction
BY the Associated Press.

BY Lne ASSOC.ateO FTeSS-
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Amer
ican Bureau of Shipping reported
yesterday there were GAS merchant
vessels on ways or on order in Amer
lean shipyards during July.
Eight vessels, including six freight
ers and two tankers, were COM
pleted last month, the bureau said,
and for the first seven months of
the year 48 ships of 386, ,684 gross tons
were finished. This included 80
freighters. l3 tankers and 8 pas
senger craft
Of the vessels under construction
in July, So of 427 800 tons were for
Britain.
The bureau said the volume of
seagoing merchant tonnage did not
rise because all but one of SO ships
added to the bureaus list for July
comprised such small craft as
barges and towboats.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Border Tobacco Belt
Sales Sturt Tomorrow
Srecial Dispatch to The Star.


MULLINS. S. c.. Aug II tP).-
Another marketing season will open
on the border tobacco belt of North
and South Carolina tomorrow with
producers looking for the best re-
turns since 1888.
Warehouse floors are nearly filled
with the leaves. The crop has been
early and much of it already has
been cured.
All indications point to better
prices than those received for the
last two years. The Federal Gov
ernment has guaranteed a minimum
average price of 1876 cents a 100
pounds. Growers were encouraged
by the 22-26-cent opening price
range on the Georgia and Florida
markets this week.
The nine South Carolina markets
on the belt are at Mullins, Kingstree,
Loris, Lake City. Dillon. Conway,
Darlington, Pamplica and Timmons-
vile.
The North Carolina market towns
are Fairmont, Lumberton, White
vile. Chadbourn, Tarboro City, Fair
Bluff and Clarkton.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Crowley Elected Head
Of Loan Association

Directors of the Seat Pleasant
Building & Loan Association have
elected jeremiah j. Crowley presi-
dent to succeed the late George N
Palmer. He has served as vice
president for the last 20 years.
William H. McGrath, attorney for
the Prince Georges County Liquor
Board, was elected to the board OF
directors to fill a vacancy and w. w.
Bowman was elected to the vice
presidency vacated by Mr.. Crowley.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Dry Goods Market

NEW YORK, Aug. IL tP:-3Substantial
quantities of textiles were vainly sought in
Worth Street today. Actual business was
restricted by the sold UP conditions OF mills
ard their reluctance to operate ahead due
to price control uncertainties and future
production costs. .s.
circles of advancing prices for mems wear
Retail sales were said to be, running well
ahead of last year. with buyers taxing
many times their usual purchases.
Rayon trade was largely. confined 70
price checking and generally unsatlsned
demand for quick delivery goods.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
London Stock Market
Closes on Firm Tone
Ry the Associated Press

BY IIIV hSSUVIdltu FItSS.
LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE stock
market closed firm today after quiet
and hesitant trading, some of the
early losers recovering at the finish.
Gilt-edged issues were steady at
slightly lower prices. Among the
industrials, brewery and department
store shares attracted some atten-
tion. Tobacco stocks regained early
losses and kaffirs we're firm. Rails
were steady, although lower; oils
were inactive.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Boston Wool Market

BOSTON. Aug. IL Up u. s. Dept oi
Agriculture) Fine and half-blooo terri
tory woods we're moderately active in tht
Boston market today. Prices were un.
changed, compared with sales closed last
week. The three-eighths and quarter
blood grades OF territory wool were re
ceiving scattered inquiries. but few sales
were being closed. Bright fleeces OF
three-eighths and quarter blood grade!
were very slow. and some woods were avail
able at 45-46 cents, in the grease. Flint
delaine, bright fleece wool, was sold IL
small volume at 41-43 cents, in the grease
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Western Union Net
For 6 Months Shows
Sharp Advance
Earnings Of S3,435.S99
Equal S3.2o q Share,
Against $1.45 Lost Year
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug l1.-Western
Union Telegraph Co. reported to-
day net income for the first six
months of this year of s3,435, ,899,
equal to 1929 a share, compared
with S1,519,625 or s145 a share,
in the first half of 1910.
The company showed June
quarter net of $2,147.347, equal to
S205 a share, compared with $780,
153 or $l25 a share in the June
quarter of 1910
If the improvement in domestic
business continues through the last
half of the year our business for
the full year will be greater than
it has been since 1880, President
A. N. Williams said
Mr.. williams said western Unions
domestic revenues increased largely
as a reflection of national defense
activities and the resulting Stinu-
laSon of general business activity"
Mr.. Williams said, however, that
tax legislation now before Congress-
if adopted, might have a deterrent
effect on telegraph business and
revenues since it includes some
increase in Federal message taxes.
Bank loans of s750,000 due next
year have been prepaid by Western
Union, Mr. Williams said, leaving
S1000,000 in bank loans payable
January l, 1943 He added that
since the first of this year, Western
Union Understanding Indebtedness
has been reduced by s3,945 900
through prepayment of bank loans
and retirement of subsidiary
company's bonds.
At the same time, Mr.. Williams
said. study of wage schedules had
been made and adjustments have
been made effective July / ag-
gregating an increase of about
ST 100000 in the company's annual
payroll"
Evening star., 1941-08-11
She'll Let's Contract
For ToIuene Plant
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE Shell
Oil Co. announced TO-DAY it had let
contracts for construction of a to-
luene plant at its Wood River, ILL.,,
refinery, planning an annual ca
pacity of 100000 gallons of the
stuff that makes TINT.
Shell has two other toluene
plants, one finished, one building.
They are at Houston, Tex.
The announcement said compile
ton of the Wood River plant in
about a year would bring Shells
toluene output to 100000 gallons
annually, enough for 100000
pounds of INT. The three plants
represent an investment by Shell
pf moro tIoon ca nm mn
Evening star., 1941-08-11
| Steel Operations
| Due to Take
| Another Drop
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Aug. 1i.-Operatiors
in the steel industry will show an
other decline for the current week,
the American Iron and Steel 1nsti-
tute reported today, calculating pro-
duction at 975 per cent of capacity
compared with 98.3 per cent last
week
A month ago operations averaged
972 per cent and a year ago 895
per cent.
The downward trend in operations
since the industry reached record
of 999 per cent in late June has
been associated with the shortage
of scrap metal.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Odd-Lot Dealings

BY the Associated Press.
The Securities and Exchange
Commission reported today these
transactions by customers with odd
lot dealers or specialists on the New
York Stock Exchange for August 9:
1,737 purchases involving 45,554
shares; 1888 sales involving 1886
shares, including rs short sales in
volving 915 shares.
Evening star., 1941-08-11
Yerxa Is Renominated
By Boston Exchange
BY the Associated Press.

By INt ASsCCIdLtu FItSS.
BOSTON, Aug. 11.-John E
YerXa was nominated today for a
third term as president of the Bos-
ton Stock Exchange
Also nominated for the election
next month was Archibald R.
Giroux for vice president. succeed
ing Horace o. Bright. and Mark r.
Hodges was renominated for treas
urer.