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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
10
Friday sale features 55 dozen odd plates and 19 dozen richly decorated pieces plus 10 dozen breakfast plates. Porcelain and floral border designs in clearance sale, priced at 30 cents each, 50 cents per dozen, or two dollars per dozen.
Sealed listing shows 19 pairs of Cascade Pumps in bronze kidskin with ivory quarters, hand-turn soles, wood Spanish heels in sizes A 5 5% 6 7, B32 3% 4 445 645, C 4 4% 5% 6 totaling 13 pairs. 16 pairs Tucille Pumps ivory kidskin with large tongue, hand-turn soles, French Louis heels in sizes A 5% 3% 4 5 6%, B 4 436 5, C 4 4% 5 54% and 6. 13 pairs Champagne Lucille Pumps large tongue, hand turn soles, French Louis heels in sizes A 4 4% 6, B 3% 4 4% 5 54% 6, C 344 4 5 54% 6. price $3.75 per pair. Third floor Tenth street.
Eight wool suits and belted coats offered in colors tan gold mustard gray and green sizes 34 to 42 at 14.75 each, down from 29.50. Two slip over sports suits in size 38 priced 14.76, originally 29.50. Four mustard wool jersey suits with belted coats and plain gathered skirts in size 38 at 14.75, originally 29.50. One light gray wool jersey suit with belted coat and square collar in size 8 at 14.75, was 29.50. Located on third floor G street.
Jews across the United States will gather next Sunday to vote for delegates to a national congress in September. The body will seek equal rights where discriminated against including in Palestine and discuss reconstruction of Jewish communities in war zones. Washington will send two delegates. nominees include Judge Milton Strasburger, Frelhever, A Danzansky, and B Cohen. Joseph L Tepper chairs the nine-precinct election board. voting runs 8 am to 7 pm.
Chairman Dent of the House military committee introduced a bill granting the President authority to seize North Island in San Diego Harbor for army and navy aviation needs. Settlement with land claimants would occur later as the action unfolds. Washington Post Automobile Route ad notes rocks on sale for 25 cents, 35 cents by mail.
A wave of society notes from Washington covers weddings at St Pauls and Neelville churches, engagements, and a swell of guests. Mrs Pad’hoonaee and Mrs Fohn Bon Will launch summer plans on Sixteenth Street as Mrs Gregory accompanies Ray Gregory to the Won & Water Military Academy graduation. Mrs Marshall Field returns from New York. Miss Helen Redmond wed Henry Warren Driscoll in St Pauls Church with much family presence. Various receptions honor Miss Georgia Schofield, Miss Margeret Larner, and Miss Dorothea Denys as weddings near.
Miss Jane Morgan eldest daughter of JoP Morgan becomes engaged to George Nichols son of John W Nichols of 42 West Sevent h Street New York. The couple plan a wedding and the announcement follows a family engagement. Jane Morgan graduated from a New York school and has ties to Piping Rock and Laverne venues.
New York June 7 The American Medical Association heard Col T H Goodwin urge the medical profession to send 200 doctors and 200 nurses monthly to the western front to ease the severe strain on surgeons. He described exhausting work and rising infections among mobile rural doctors. Also elected president for 1918 1919 was Dr Arthur Dean Bevan with officers named and plans to seek expanded powers for army and navy surgeons. A Council resolution condemned alcohol usage as beverage and therapy. European dispatches noted Sofia premier Rad...off to Berlin with officials and a visit by Count Bhulenberg to the Powhatan area.
Arrivals at Washington barracks include Maj and Mrs Harold C Tiske and Capt and Mrs George F Tewis settling into new quarters. Miss Helen Snow Jones and Edgecombe Lee Jones hosted twelve at a picnic supper in Rock Creek Park. Mrs Corrinne Corry of Creekett Texas, UWDC figure, plans a New York visit before returning to Texas. Mrs A R Howard, matron of honor for the UC V reunion from Texas, will depart the Willard for home. Mrs Howard rode in yesterday’s parade with Gan Kirk Patrick, Texas division commander. Mrs Daniel J Carr hosted a luncheon at 3443 Brown Street NW. Miss Binkridge visits Col and Mrs Saltzman. Dr Tom A Williams plans to depart for France next month to join the Service de Santé et neurologie. Mrs Williams hopes to accompany him to aid charitable groups.
Mrs Archibald Gracie hosted a luncheon with guests including Mrs Stimson Brown Mrs McEwan Pruyn Mrs J Knight Mrs Alfred Taylor and Mrs Theodore Shuey Miss Gracie just returned from Baltimore. Miss Dorothy Dennett hosted lunch for Miss Margaret Larner to be married June 16 to Hinsign Wotherspoon. The Woodley warden fete Saturday featured a patron list led by Mrs Lanning Mrs Gregor Mrs Burleson Mrs Houston and others aiding the American Ice Flotilla. Veer Tiekeda etc planned vaudeville and dances.
A list of donors supports a Red Cross drive with numerous contributions from individuals and employees. The document shows varied gifts including substantial sums and many names, indicating broad community involvement and a campaign to meet a sizable quota.
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