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WE SOT A ) SWTU NSW I \SNOWTONim.l \ DON’T MISS ITIJ OTANNYMICO i MARY MARTIN 7 DICK TO WILL • DON’T Mitt thia aparkling half hour of aonje . . . fun ... and frolic-with Hanley "Daddy" Staf ford, Meredith Willaoo and hia or cheatra. Preaented by Maxwell Houae Coffee—Now, more than aver, good to tha laat dropI TUNE IN WRC 9 P, M. PRICES ' IN NEW TOM CUT FROM ‘950 ‘950 ■* wmu V|Hit[ $525 23S* 450 Ouhld* Rooms —ooch with privet* bathroom and radio mrnm INDOOR EASTER SNAPSHOTS ARE EASY TO MAKE fcgxjaagsfr .ifti.uuk ijihi—p—■ For as flood map* indoors as you’d flst outdoors, load your camera with fast Kodak Super XX Film and use a couple of Maz da Photoflood lampe in reflec tors. It’saeeasy asA-B-C. Come In for free illustrated booklet. Eastman stores use. W7«14th STREET N. W. Luther S. Cannon, 72, Attorney, Succumbs In Takoma Park Home Was Former Chairman Of Processing Tax Board of Review Luther 8. Cannon, 73, attorney and former chairman of the United States Processing Tax Board of Re view, died eariy today at his home at 125 Chestnut avenue, Takoma Park, Md. Mr. Cannon had suffered a heart attack last week and had been con fined to his home. Before his illness, however, he had maintained his law practice with the firm Of Brook hart, Sawyer & Cannon. Mr. Canqon had been in govern ment servloe for nearly all the 47 years of his residence in the District. He was serving as chairman of the Processing Tax Board of Review at the time of his retirement in January, 1939. Before that he had been assistant to the general coun sel in the Bureau of Internal Reve nue. a native or Morgantown, N. C„ Mr. Cannon attended Wake Forest Col lege and then obtained his law de gree at the old Columbian College here. He was a member of the Fed eral Bar Association and the Ameri can Bar Association, and had been admitted to practice before the Su preme Court. He was a member of the Barris ters’ Masonic Lodge, was past high priest of the Lafayette Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons and was for many years a member of the Emory Methodist Episcopal Church, where he had a post on the church Board of Stewards. A resident of Takoma Park for 23 years, Mr. Cannon at one time was the president of the Citizens’ Bank in that community. He was a char ter member of the Congressional Country Club. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minna A. Cannon, and four daugh ters, Miss Mary Cannon of Takoma Park; Mrs. Minna Wilson, Alexan dria, Va.; Mrs. Martha Edwards, Washington, and Mrs. Susan Harris, Camden, N. J. Funeral services will be held at the Emory M. E. Church on Georgia avenue at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Horace Cromer, pastor, officiat ing. Burial will be in Rock Creek Cemetery. Rev. W. H. Wilson's Body Remains Unclaimed By the Associated Press. JOHNSTOWN, Pa., March 14.— The body of the Rev. W. H. Wilson, 68, nationally-known evangelist and foe of narcotics, remained un claimed last night while authorities tried to reach a son, the Rev. John Wilson, believed to be in Los An geles. Mr. Wilson died here Tuesday of cerebral hemorrhage. He was stricken on a train en route to Har risburg. The body is at a funeral home. The minister worked for' several years with the late Billy Sunday. Friends said he was the first to preach in Alcatraz Prison. Driving is a privilege abase it and yen leae it Martin J. Lins Dies Suddenly In Miami . Martin J. Lins, 67, chief special agent of the Great Northern Rail way In St. Paul, Minn., and a De partment of Justice agent In Wash ington 25 years ago, died suddenly yesterday at Miami, Fla., according to word received here today. Mr. Lins had been associated with the Great Northern Railway for more than 20 years. He lived In Washington when he was employed In the Justice Department and later was in charge of the department’s Chicago office. He had a wide circle of friends in Washington, having made it a practice to stop here twice a year on his way to and from Florida. * Mr. Lins had had an active life and during the construction of the Panama Canal was in charge of secret investigations in the Canal Zone. During the World War he was engaged in Investigative work here. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. J. D. Burke of Seattle, and a sister, Mrs. Teresa Fakler of the Argonne Apartments here. The fu neral is to be held at Seattle. They're Extra-Delicious ~fadAGcvndud Made with "homemade” skill and care from only the finest of foods, Fanny Farmer Candies are de livered Jresb every 48 hours or oftener to the shop where you buy them. Here, service is friend ly—and prices surprisingly moderate. 2-lb. boxes or Urger, SO* the pound. All 1-lb. boxes are 60S. For Easter s We’ll be pleased to mail your Gift Candies at regu lar prices, plus mailing charges. INI FRISK CANOIIS 1008 F St. N.W, 1331 F St. N.W. Tel. Notional 8263 48C VALUE FOR ONLY Taste this tempting combination of lus cious, sun-ripe strawberries and vanilla ice cream. You'll readily see why it’s the fastest-selling Dessert of the Month we have yet offered. It has eye-appeal, taste appeal, novelty—everything. In addition, you get that useful oveo-proof glass plate for your kitchen. ICE CREAM STRAWBERRY PIE * THE S$alttSt-APPROVED PUSHY OP THE MONTH I X “BRXW" NEWFUVOt —as “different” as it is deli dou s.Old-time butterscotch, frozen into a real Southern Dairies Ice Cream-rand chock-full of crisp, crunchy filberts. Put this on your list of “mum.” BUTTERSCOTCH FILBERT ICC CREAM FOR EASTER DINNER wrve one of these 1 •or acdvcEanerlc* Creams—beautifully deco rated Easter Egg—or aa Ice Cream “Cake” topped with a cute little Easter Bunny. These are large enough to serve the entire family. Or you may have individual servings of ice cream in appropriite Easter symbols. rr* Scaliest- awho Bullet Cut Out oi His Back By Aide, Suspect Says Br th« Auoclated Preu. PHILADELPHIA, March 14.—A former convict, held on a murder charge, told police he sat in an auto mobile while a companion, working under the glare of a street light, cut a bullet out of his back with an old-fashioned razor. Apparently on the road to recov ery, William O’Neil, 24, was removed from a prison hospital yesterday and charged with the slaying of James de Caro and the wounding of his son Dominick, 21, in a club Monday night.' The shooting took place, police said, when O’Neil and two accom plices forced their way into the club and members tried to eject them. O’Neil was wounded by one of the members as he and his companions fled. The street comer operation was performed soon after. Also held on a murder charge is Frederick Tetuno, 25. A third man, Daniel Doughrey, 22, is charged with being an accessory after the fact. Suggs to Discuss Diving Garland Suggs, chief turret cap tain, master diver and Instructor at the Navy Deep Sea Diving School here, will discuss "Deep Sea Diving and Submarine Rescue” before the Washington Society of the Massa* chusetts Institute of Technology to* morrow at ft pm. at the T. W. 0. A, Seventeenth and K streets N.W He also will demonstrate a model diving bell in a program preceding the society’s scheduled dinner in the evening. HALLS (SUM* I860) Restaurant and Garden 7th G K Sts. S.W. off Hi* Water Front FRIDAY SPECIAL, 45c 11:30 to 2 P.M. SHAD ROE-WITH BACON | OYSTERS ANY STYLE j Whole Broiled Lobster..$1.00 Grilled Rock_75c Fried Trout_ 75c Sea Food Platter.75c CHOICE STEAKS, CHOPS, CHICKEN MIXED DRINKS—IMPORTED A DOMESTIC WINES 4 BEER AMPLE PASKING SPACE FRANK HALL, Prop. STerlinf 8580 Ml IISIMII ■■■111 I I8S^—I III ■! I—I II II llll II 811 Slllll 8IISIISII MM SALE!!! FLOOR COVERING Armstrong's & Sealex Inlaid Complete Installed J ESTIMATES FREE CHARGE ACCOUNTS INVITED - -I— Bewitching EASTER HATS l*98„a2*9# “Heads High" In the Easter Parade . . . a perfectly stunning array of the most devastating styles, to emphasise the glories of milady, to make her bewitching and glamorous during this gay, festive time. Millinery—Second floor • Cartwheels • Floral "Frou-Frous" • Daring Sailors • Bumpers • Pillboxes • Bright Spring Colors • Black, Navy Blue iSporf or Dress 1 COATS 114 95 Pastel plaids, patriotic models, dressmaker i details, pin tucks, I swing backs, tiny A w a 1 s t e d styles, B everything tc make you look your very best on Easter Sunday. All sizes i from 12 to 20, I 38 to 44. And, A of course every I B new shade, J as well as | navy blue i and black. A Ready - to rn Wear — ■ Second ■ Floor Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday Nights to 9:30 - Smartly Fashioned! Women’s EASTER FOOTWEAR "Anne Shelby" J.98 "Peggy Adair" 2»» - "June O'Doy" 3®* 8tyles of the moment . . . vibrant . . . exciting . . . newt Walled lasts, "V” Throats, latticed vamps! Shiny patents, \ smart beiges and blues, tans! Styled for beauty, comfort and above all Valao! Sizes 4 to 9, widths AA to C. Short—Maip Floor SMART OXFORDS for the active Junior Mi»»! I*®® and 2 ®8 ■tried with an ere to toot freedom as well as smartness and enalitr. dll the new est details, soft flex ible leathers, with leather or erape solas. Haas 4 to Q. widths A to O. Shoes—JTst* noer "ROYAL PURPLE" PURE SILK HOSE Pull fashioned, ring free. Choice ot SVj thread chiSon or fi „ * thread service or * weights. Waterspot Pairs proof. Newest , ae shades. Sizes 8H *•"" to lOtt. "4-STAR" runproof hose Loveliest Spring shades In cluding Audacious. Demure. Facile. Lively. Serene. Joy ous, Magnetic. Flirtatious. Hosiery—Mala Floor ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■■ Fitted Spring HANDBAGS 94* Patents, simulated calf and nov elty labrlca. Colon Include coral, blue violet, tea green, navy, black, etc. Top handle and sip top styles. Nicely fitted. Handbaot—Mar* floor JT - ' 'W Sueded Rayon CLOVES , 79" Double woven rayon, with elastic wrist. Rote coral, tea creen, blue violet, nary. Mack, white. Sites 6 to 814. Olovtl Main Floor Smmtfm .. 35c and 49c Costume ' FLOWERS 25 for salt! sad nackUnss . . . vio lists, carnations, noaetara sad oth ers. Lovaly stylos lor sranlns moor. Neckvomr—Moln Floor I Baby Style—Wool Flannel COAT and BONNET SET 2" SUe* 1, S. S Coate cunnlnalr (tried, with dainty collar* of dotted twite or crlip pique. Mate hint bon net i to frame tiny facet. Lovely new Sprint ahadet. Infanta’—Main Floor M&smmmmmm meurnj Boys9 All Wool Mannish Style TWEED COAT SET Stott Hit Stylet to make the most of the Junior member of the family. Mannish double breasted styles, with notched collar and pock ets. Convertible beret. Tan. blue and rreen. /•/oafs'—drain Floor Girls9 All Wool Tricot Lace-T rimmed COAT SET 3“ Rina I. S, t Classic double breasted models, with pique or lace trimmed col lar ana cuffs and matching bonnet. Nary blue only. Infantt’—llaln Floor Toddlers9 AU Wool Covert HAT and COAT SET 5“ brim bat with tallorad bow. Rom. Oomd and Uabt Oraan. /*/«»(*'—Jf ala Floor I >T IITH i B lin M k H.W. jgJSmSmmrnmKSmmSmmi iwcronciyAw. k.w. M4T WUCOtSSTT1"