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Evening star., 1946-02-24

An interesting group Of girls from
George Washington University came
out to Kenwood Friday to be guests
at Miss Carolyn Wendt's tea.
Miss Wendt is a student ut George
Washington University and her
party was given for some Of her
classmates at the college.
Her mother, Mrs. Hazel Wendt,
who received with her, had decorat-
ed the house In red, white and blue
in keeping with the traditions Of
Washington's Birthday. There was
red, white and blue centerpiece
on the dining room table and red
flowers In the other rooms where
the young people gathered to talk
and to eat the good things the host
ess had provided.
Helping in the serving were two
of this years debutantes, Miss
Jocelyn Freer and Miss Edwina Pou
Walden, and also assisting during
the afternoon were Miss Romano
North and Miss Florence Montfort
whose coming out parties have been
planned for the early spring. Seno-
rita Emma Costas, an attache at
the Bolivian Embassy, and Miss
Carolee Arnold also assisted Miss
Wendt in entertaining during the
afternoon.
Another Kenwood party Of the,
past few days was the luncheon
given by Mr.. and Mrs. e. M. Burn
ham who came here not long ago
from San Francisco. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burnham took their guests to the
Statler for the luncheon, and they
had with them their daughter, Miss
Barbara Burnham, who came from
San Francisco to join her parents
here last week, and Mrs. John E.
Mcclure of Kenwood and her moth
er, Mrs. John c. Muller of New
York, who has been visiting Mrs.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

them al to O'DONNELL'S SEA
GRILL-where delicious seafood.
steak and chop platters highlight
the menu. Everything Is prepared
to your order-and served piping
hot. Ask the headwaiter to seat
you at the Captains Table, or in
the Ship'a Cabin. or In any Of the
other Marine Dining Rooms. They
serve luncheon. dinner and la3s
supper. l22l and 1907 Z sT. NV.
Evening star., 1946-02-24
Mrs. Patterson
Plans March Tea
For Mrs. Bard

Mrs. Robert P. Patterson, wife OF
the Secretary of War, will entertain
March 4 at q tea in honor of Mrs.
Ralph Bard and a group of spon-
sors OF the newly organized Army
Navy Jango Exchange.
Mrs. Bard, who with Mrs. Patter-
son founded the Junior Army Navy
Guild Organization, will be her
house guest at the time Of the tea.
The former Undersecretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Bard are now making
their home at Highland Park, Chi
cago.
The new Jango exchange will
raise funds for food packages to
be distributed in war-torn coun-
tries through the United Nations
War Relief and to assist in other
service projects. Its first activity
Evening star., 1946-02-24
CAPT. and Mrs. Webb
Give Dinner Partv

Fleet Admiral and Mrs. Chester
w. Nimitz and Admiral and Mrs.
D. G. Ramsey were the honor
guests at dinner party given We'd
nesday night by Capt. and Mrs.
Leland D. Webb at their home at
the Kennedy-Warren.
The guests included Gen. and
Mrs. Carl A. Spaatz, Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Frank ]. Lowry, Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs. Roger w. Paine,
Mrs. Minta Martin and MIR. Glenn
L. Martin Of Baltimore; Mrs. E. B.
Coleman, Miss Winifred Mallon
and Mr.. Constantine Brown,
Evening star., 1946-02-24

E. priced at ACC and CSC a bunch.
'-S.-One or two punches cover a
lisc. There is eye-shading, CLAM
orous yelling priced from 29c to 79c
a yard and circular wells at 7sc
and 81. You'll find all Of these
WITNESSES with which to try out
your millinery talents-at two
SEARS stores: $500 Wisconsin
Avenue NV, and Oil Bladensburg
Road NE. They're open on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday evenings
until $50. Free parking.
Evening star., 1946-02-24
a Announcement

The engagement Of their daugh-
ter, Miss Theodore Teddy Barmak,
to Mr.. Jerome L. Grief Is an
nounced by Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Barmak Of Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr.
Grief, the son Of Mr.. Alex Grief OF
New York City, served for three
years as LIST 1t. in the Army Air
Force overseas.
Evening star., 1946-02-24
Leaving for Hawaii

Mrs. Tecumseh @. Settle Of Arl-
ington will leave this evening for
San Francisco from where she will
sail for Hawaii to join her daughter
1t. Esther Cooke Settle, U. 8. N. r.
1t. Settle is executive secretary OF
the Naval Air Station at Kahului on
the northern coast Of the Island of
Maui. Mrs. Settle will be away for
several months.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

lAetlC utWCl Gu adL.
SEARS have all the
makings for little
hats. Felt discs that
clip onto your head
for comfort - are
only 7sc. And every
type Of hower-roses,
violets, orchids,
daisies-and every so
many m ore, too
numerous to mention
Evening star., 1946-02-24

e o n . ] d er now
simple the whole
thing is-and how
m U c b everyone
enjoys It. Besides
it gives the fenni-
nine head Of the
household q much
needed rest. Take
Evening star., 1946-02-24

and to the chic women who have
gone to him for years. He has q
European nack for designing suits
and coats-knowing well that the
secret Of = fine garment lies In ths
cut Of its shoulders and fabric.
Visit his downtown showroom.
Whatever you choose can. be tai
lored to your own measure. sis
Eleventh st. NV. Phone MA. 2le3.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

" 2 D = II ~ "s
There Is q tre-
N E n d Gus de-
mand for ma
irons to model
In the. coming
spring fashion
. h o " q. II z
p Z A r L T.
K ! N 3 o N
8 c H o O L
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gives . special course for ma
irons in fashion show modelling
She also has afternoon classes for
the matron who Is interested in
self-improvement. Then there are
evening classes for career girls and
Saturday classes for school girls.
Pearl Atkinson and Wilma Wright
Flood give courses In Self Improve
ment and Fashion Modelling which
include Speech and Rhythm.
School hours from / to Q pm.
Here's the new address: 1865
CONN. AVE. NO. 617l.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

G o N N %TlCUT
AVENUE solve 1t
for you. They are
specializing, at the
m o m E n t, in the
new short" hair
cuts that are 70
popular, 20 becom-
ing, and 20 easy
to-manage. They
a1ao faat1,rA Nn1a
Evening star., 1946-02-24

SaA41WA",
q n d fe a.
t ure ed in
Vogue an d
M . d q moi
selle. And do
see the most
q d or q b lie
blouses, and
dickeys, and
c o 3 t u m Q
Evening star., 1946-02-24

t n e spring
collection at
c A WALLER
FURS. Mr..
c 4 v Alier
created both.
His knowl-
edge Of han
ding time
furs is we'll
X n o W n to
WASHINGTON,
Evening star., 1946-02-24

Jewelry With which to dress up
your wardrobe main-stays. Open
Monday through Friday until 0
pm. 1902 CONN. AVE. at Dupont
Circle. NO. 1859.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

PAIL MALL
ROOM Of the
Hotel Raleigh,
at l pm. The
food is good
and prepared by
. chef who Is .
gourmet h inn
self. There's q
gay evue of
tirA1v faehiops
Evening star., 1946-02-24

! m p ort4nce
Of kee ping
ht. You, too,
can enjoy .
spot reduc-
ing" course.
1t includes
ring = rollers,
WALKING ma.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

dramatic collection
ut Pom TELLO.
Suits, dresses and
dinner clothes that
you've seen fea-
tured in ''T " n
. n d Coun try"
Some are Runolo
originals, divinely
tailored. It's q new
Evening star., 1946-02-24

necticut Avenue, across from the
Wardman Park Hotel. CO. 0575.
4" THE SHOW GOES oN"..
Saturday after Satur-
DAY week after week! It's the
Fashion Show Luncheon In the
Evening star., 1946-02-24

a t r O s 8 =
SATURN. And
that isn't all.
This alligator
beauty comes in
colors, too. MOI
only the tradi-
tional brown
but in red and
green. And it's
Evening star., 1946-02-24
Is FLOWER HAT-dAY
MOOD" The two are
Synonymous. The sHOREHAM
HAT SHOP IN the Shoreham Hotel

has . veritabls
garden Of how-
er hAts"-with
the most lush,
Hfelike flowers
you've s1er seen.
Solid colorsl
Shaded nowersl
Mixed spring
blossonsl Wear
one With your
Evening star., 1946-02-24

pre-shrunk, and made Of . fine
corded pique-in grey, blue, brown
or red, striped with white. Three
styles: One has q dolman sleeve
and Chinese neck; the second Is
weskit type, and third Is the
classic man tailored. 1919 r ST.
NV. DI. $50.
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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ttonery, pre-
sented in time
I or sprin &
weddings, by
B r e w GOD.
Crane calls 1t
Il c r uwhite, "
l n . n z "
h E av weight
paper, v ith
| n 8 l d E and
Evening star., 1946-02-24

h o ! es an d
cigaret burns
r " o en- in
6 . r m E n t s?
A. To tn e
s r e L o S
c o M p ANY,
of ourse!
They are ge-
muses. at do
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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4" SILVER THREADe
AMONG THE dOLD7'
II you are IN attractive premature,y
grey-haired mAtron-your life can
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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" ".MADE FOR EACH
OTHER" the
magnificent fur scarfs and the su-
perbly tailored suits and coats In
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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&" HAVE YOU A LITTLE
BEAUTY PROBLEM
under your hat?" Then let the
skilled hairstylists at HEADS OF
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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U IT'S A GREAT AMERICAN
CUSTOM'-taking the
family out for dinner once . week.
A sensible custom, too-when you
Evening star., 1946-02-24

Waves and Machine permanents-
and have expert manicurists In At
tendance. Make your appointment
early. Intown: 1923 CONN. AVE.
Phone DE. 5S11. Bethesda: 7243
Wisconsin Avenue. Phone Oh 1915.
+" THIS YEARS CROP or
MRS."-will show their
individuality and good taste BY
choosing Cranes new wedding sta.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

outside envelopes. The combina-
tion Of Brewood engraving and
Crane hne wedding stationery win
be your assurance of exquisite quail
ity and perfection Of every detail.
lat q Northwest
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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H pLUCK YOUR OWN
FLOwERS"-from the
flower counter at SEARS and make
Yourself a little finNered hat.
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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new han d b . 6.
H e ! ne saw q
b auty at l..
r r A N K CO M
PANY-in that
wonderful shiny
plastic patent that
never cracks. It
has . handsome
shell fram ne, top
strap, and the new
It's q dreSsy pouch
Evening star., 1946-02-24

W " AAA = a. = -
partment Of the
YOUNG MEMS
SHOP has just
received . collec-
tion Of their IA
NOUS Cool Seek
ers," tailored by
Duchess r OVAL,
priced at 1855.
They're Washable
Evening star., 1946-02-24

chimes, exercycles, barrels, steam
cabinet, diet and shower-lo times,
$40; 20 times, $27.50. Ten Swedish
messages with steam cabinet, lamp
and shower, $3.50. The largest
and most modern health club In
Washington-142s r ST. NV.
MA. 1855.
Evening star., 1946-02-24

=" "A MoNG ANNE KEILY's
clients are Washing
toms leading women Of Affairs
alert and wise enough to know the
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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" THE BLAIR SHOP turns
the spring spotlight on
suits. Not average suits, mind you.
But stunning suits, designed In
Evening star., 1946-02-24

worn by Washington's loveliest
models. For reservations-next
Saturday-call Mr.. Romaine-NA.
1910.
" TWINKLE, TWINKLE,
LITTLE BAG" To
add sparkle to your new spring cos
tune, you must have a cleaning
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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style and only $3.50 plus tax. See
1t tomorrow. r Street at 18th NV.
&c. DOUBLE EXPOSURE"
Open heel-open toe
makes the stunning sling pump OF
genuine Alligator which you'll ind
Evening star., 1946-02-24

Sizes 311 to 10; widths AAAA to c.
Snatch q pair up for spring. Store
hours: Daily 8 to 6; Thursday 8 to
0. 1928 CONN. AVE. DU. 0346.
Evening star., 1946-02-24
LEAN on HELENE

Indeed, leon On her. She's I
very leanoble. A city Of smart
women discovered it yeors ego (
and hove given up
rocking their brains !
for idses On where /
TO q" what 70 d." - !
where 10 find IT," II !
No need 70 twist !
your brain ever these !
questions whsa you I
con pore ever todoy's II Il I
items snd get idses u II \
saIeFs. u .
|
Evening star., 1946-02-24

i" IT'S A WoMAN's WORLD
and you'll certainly
md your important place in tit
you choose your clothes from the
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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d" TOOL SEEKER SUITS
take them South, II
you're going-but why not get one
to wear In the summer. The
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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" INFORMATION, PLEAsEl"
@. Where should one 20
to have hosiery repaired, gloves
cleaned and mended, and moth
Evening star., 1946-02-24
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new suit-33.50 and $4.50-only
two prices. Open evenings I'll ..
Evening star., 1946-02-24
1;eaaxQeeu 1lueedA

This three-pieee companion outfit
goes to the country or just as snortly
stays in town. Thot's what is so won-
derful about a reolIy good tweed such
as the one shown the soft cordi-
gan suit with short, doubIe-breosted
topeoot Of muted pIoid. Suit, 1895
Topcoot, 1895
Evening star., 1946-11-29
Chicago Groin

CHICAGO. Nov 20 GP-Prices OF all
grain futures on the Board of Trade we're
marked down during early morning trad,
precautionary and based upon belief q
further decline might develop in cash
prices before the day was out. IS
With the approach of the close Of navi-
cation en- the Gress Lakes, grain men
freely at Minneapolis. Some felt also that
stocks of the grain theer might show good
increases despite capacity grinding by mills
for foreign and domestic trade.
Trading was moderately active and near
the en- dof the first hour wheat was 1s-l a
"a. january. 1 .3.ss. and oats were down
Ss-A. December, S0M.
trade report from New York said that
Great Britain was inquirine for tre-
mendous quantities OF hour, ana LnaI
virtually all mills have been approached
i 1t was said the American Government
shortly will give domestic exporters the
right to sell -four without permits to any
There were reports from washington
that remaining restrictions on use Of grain
might be lifted today. but these had no
influence on prices, as such action has
been anticipated Restrictions which
corn for alcohol manufacture and the
traders pointed out that. despite the
sharp decline in cash wheat prices Wednes-
day, the cash article is still selling at a
vide premium over the nearby .nnnae future.
either hy further drop. in cash prices
or on an advance in the future quotation,
Corn ignored gain IN hos prices dnrlns
above feedins rsauirements. Corn reeeipts
here today tota1ed SO cars
Evening star., 1946-11-29
1888 Disabled Veterans
Given Jobs Last Month

Monthly job placements of dis
abled veterans throughout the Ma
tion have tripled since February,
with 1888 placements listed last
month, Perry Faulkner, veterans
chief of the United States Employ
ment Service, announced today.
Mr.. Falkner said the October fig
ure was the largest ever registered
and brought the 1916 employment
total to about $1,000. Low for the
year, registered in February, was
$3.50.
Attributing the increase to added
emphasis on job couf1seling pro-
grams for disabled ex-servicemen
Mr.. Falkner said 370 new field rep
reseiltatiyes of the service will con-
centrate ON the program. Appli-
cations from 10000 disabled vet
Grams we're on rolls this month, he
said, whereas the number in July
was 220. 600.
Only six States failed to SHOW
increased placements in October,
with Massachusetts reporting the
largest number of 1872
A slight increase was registered
last month in the placement OF
disabled veterans listed with EN-
ployment Offices here. The num-
ber hired in October was 65, Oh
three more than in September.
Evening star., 1946-11-29
Odd-Lot Declines

PHILADELPHIA Nov. 20 tPl.--The Se-
curities and Exchange Commission re-
parted today these transactions by cus-
toners with odd-lot dealers or specialists
on the New York Stock Exchange for
November ~: 4,961 purchases involving
l44,OS3 shares; 1888 sales involving
11S,194 shares; including Is short sales
involving i ,123 shares
Evening star., 1946-11-29
Stock Market Uneven
As Traders Await
Coal Developments
By Victor Eubonk
A..oslatsd p,.,. finaneIaI Wriiet

NEW YORK, Nov. 20. The stock
market today milled through a
slightly cloudy session as many po-
tential purchasers held aloof to
await developments in the coal
crisis.
Typical postholiday sluggishness
ruled after a fairly active opening.
Advances of fractions To point or
so had shade the best OF the argu-
mert near the fourth hour.
A certain amount of bidding was
credited to the idea the list was due
for more Of a technical recovery
despite pessinism over the fuel situ-
alton. The flow of pleasing divi-
dends still was helpful. Tax selling
again served as moderate handi-
cap.
Modest plus signs were recorded
for American Telephone, Southern
Railway, Bethlehem, United States
Rubber, Woolworth, Anaconda,
Consolidated Edison, ]. C. Penney,
United States Gypsum and Interna-
tional Paper Laggards included
Southern Pacific, Pennsylvania
Railroad, Northern Pacific. Kenne-
colt, Montgomery Ward, Goodrich,
Douglas Aircraft and Phelps Dodge
Bonds were mixed.
Evening star., 1946-11-29
Chicoao Livestock

CHICAGO, Nov. 20 tP CUsDAl Sal
ahfe hogs, 5000; total. $4,000; active: 30
75 cents higher on AL weights: good and
choice 1S0-300 pounds mostly 20; 25-25. so:
practical top. Is 80: one load. 25 go; few
$50. .I79 pounds. q. .5o-36. 70; sows, SO s,
weights. 24,25-24.5o; few Iightweights,
"a IS: .comniete earl yclearance.
SalabIe cattle 5000: total $500; sal
able calves. 500; total. 500; FED steers and
to strong: commercial supply small: re-
ceipts iargeiy international show exhibits;
most commercial steers. 20. .o0-2S 90: show
rejects, $500; mostly 3s,a553s .g9i nc
slow. and 25-5o higher on active cleanup
market; most csnners and cutters $50
1870: beef cows, 1i45o-I4.5U: bulls steady
st 1900 down; yealsrs steady to weak a
stock cattle active at IT.00.ie.25; other
grades slow at I3.50-1e 30
Salabie sheep, $500; total. 1900:
sIaushIsT lambs opening ss cents lover;
western lambs. "a 40: few loads strictly
good and choice unsolds held higher: load
medium and good shortfed Westerns,
q 90. deck medium natives. rs, Is: early
sales slaughter ewes steady at o 90 down;
load held above q co.
Evening star., 1946-11-29
Retail Trade Rises
Is 10 30 Per Cent
Above Year Ago
By HE Assoe;oted Press

NEW YORK. Nov 2s.Retail
sales for the week ended Wednesday
continued their upward trend
spurred by Christmas displays, sea-
sonaI promotions and generally IA
yorable weather, and rose 20 to 80
per cent over the corresponding
week last year. Dun g. Bradstreet
reported today
There was noticeable increase
in consumer interest in durable
goods. gift items and food Luxury
items were more eagerly sought
than during many previous weeks,
the research firm said
Retail food volume rose appre-
ciably in the pre- Thanksgiving week
with large increase In demand
for poultry, fruit and fancy foods,
Sugar and cooking oils frequently
were very difficult to obtain.
Mems apparel selections generally
were larger than in previous week
and volume increased slightly.
Interest in, women's fall and
winter apparel was moderate but
slightly higher than a year ago and
there was considerable boost in
demand for accessories and formal
dresses with Hain-fioor items fire.
quently listed among best sellers in
clothing. Lingerie attracted much
attention and shoe sales remained
close to the high levels of previous
weeks
Many cities reported an increase
in the available supply OF large elec-
tricai appliances, such as washing
machines and refrigerators, and
housewares continued to be popular
Interest in sporting goods increased
appreciably.
Regional percentage increases In
sales over year ago were: New
England, 20 to "a East, 80 to "a:
Middle West, 20 to q; Northwest
q TO 26; South, rs to 20; Southwest,
"a to %. and Pacific Coast, 26 to 30
Evening star., 1946-11-29
Capital Transit Net Drops.

Capital Transit Net Drops.
October net income of the Capital
Transit Co. amounted to $34,772, a
decrease of $74,842 or 68 per cent,
from October, 1945, the report filed
today with the Public Utilities
Commission revealed.
Operating revenues showed little
change but operating expenses were
$358, ,259, or "a per cent higher than
last year. Taxes, however, showed
a drop of 6,053 or so per cent.
Revenue passengers numbered 35,-
GAO, ,440, a drop of ST. 1865 or 1.6 per
cent
Net income ia the first 10 months
of l946 totaled $500 1888, a decrease
of Sl86, ,7S8 or 16 per cent. Operat-
ing revenues were off $773, ,002, or 8
per cent from last year, while oper-
ating expenses were up $2,092, $50 or
IA per cent There was saving in
taxes of S2,705. .497 or 81 per cent.
Traffic decreased 1,9 per cent.
Bonus, Pay Increases Voted.
Directors of the Liberty National
Bank have declared the usual
Christmas bonus of one months
compensation and a 10 per cent in
crease in salaries of all officers and
employees, M. F. Calnan, president,
announced today,
Peter Guy Evans, member of the
Excess Profits Tax Council of the
Bureau of Internal Revenue, and
formerly a noted lecturer and in
structor in Federal taxation at lead
ing Eastern universities, addressed
the District, of Columbia Control,
Controllers Institute of America, at
thee November meeting at the Carl
ton Hotel. His subject was THE
Excess Profits Tax Council and Ad-
ministration of Section 1922
Edward K. Rhatigan, Woodmere,
Long Island, has been appointed
American Airlines' reservations
manager in Washington. He joined
the company in 1910 and served in
China and the Philippines during
the war. Miss Donna Moser of
Washington, a graduate of Wilson
Teachers College, has been named
assistant manager.
Luther A. Thomas, assistant to the
vice president of the Southern Rail-
way System, will be made assistant
vice president, Special Service and
Freight Claims, on December l. He
will continue to direct investigative
activities. He has been with the
road % years.
Evening star., 1946-11-29
Washington Produce

From the Department OF Agriculture
Pr1sss nfs5 gals m.rSa, iS,s wa, washington @ .s.
supply for best large grades. Receipts
light. Storage stock draggy with little
movement. Receipts Of FederaI-State
gradedd eggs from grading stations too
light to afford basis for reporting prices.
Commercially graded eggs tincluding some
western receiptsg Grade A. large, So:
mediun,s 4S
There was very little demand following
the holiday. Supplies we're about nor
neal with os dealers hPanE fars
Few small lots arrived Broilers and
fryers. 1894; roasters. 36. Turkeys. hens
1915; toms, heavy, 33-3S! light, 40-43
DRESSED POULTRY ticed and Western
box paeked----Market about steady Activ-
ity dull after TIE holiday. Very light
demand, and only few small lots re.
ceived. Broilers and fryers. 2 pounds and
under. 39-40. 2z-Sh pounds. 3s; few
80, Roasters. 4 pounds and up,. a5-47.
TURKEYS, no arrivals reported, ard prices
nominally unchanged as follows. Hens.
53-S5: TOMS heavy, 3c-35. light 4N-52
Evening star., 1946-11-29

Rates Of dividends In the foregoing table
are annual disbursements based on the last
quarterly or semiannual declaration Un-
less otherwise noted. special or extra diyi-
extras. Plus stock dividend Cash or
stock. Declared or paid so far this year.
I Payable in stock. Paid last year. Pay
able in Canadian funds k Accumulated
dividends paid or declared this year. New
issue WV With warrants. XIV Without
Evening star., 1946-11-29
D. {. Bank CIearings
AT New kN-Time Peak
During November
BY Edword c. Stone

November bank clearings In
Washington reached $266 $50 ,294
compared with $3.50, ,731 ,887 In Mo-
vember, 1945,. jump of $35, ,788, ,407
and new all-time peak for the
month, George H. Bright, manager
of the Clearing House Association,
reported today.
Clearings in the first II months
also broke all previous records, with
gain over last year of S598, ,726, ,438.
Clearings this year amounted to ST.
841,811,06 against $2,243 ,084 ,627 in
the like l945 period. The monthly
gains are shown in the following
comparisons with l945: