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July Brings New Guests To Chevy Chase Homes Miss Virginia Pitt of Richmond Visits the Fallowfields; Miss Wrightson at Saranac Lake Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fallowfield have as their guest Miss Virginia Lee Pitt of Richmond. Miss Pitt shared honors with Mrs. Condit R. Eddy of Easton, Pa., at luncheon and bridge, given Monday by Mrs, L. Paul Winings, jr. Mrs. Eddy is visiting Mrs. Adrian Warring. Miss Priscilla Wrightson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Wrightson, left yesterday for Saranac Lake to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Stearns for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Fischer were hosts at dinner Tuesday evening In their garden, in honor of Senator George L. Radcliffe of Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Jones will have as their guests over the holiday week end in their cottage at Overall, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cherry, Mr. and Mrs. Abner H. Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Swope. Mrs. H. S. Yohe entertained at luncheon and bridge Wednesday.' Mrs. George Lull, Jr., Leaves \ To Make Home in Erie. Mrs. George F. Lull, jr., who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. R. L. Williams, in Chevy Chase. Md., has joined Dr. Lull In Erie, Pa., Where they will make their home.* Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Mayfield were hosts at a cocktail party Wednesday. Mrs. William H. Ackerman of Watervliet, N. Y.. is visiting her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Burton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Bell were hosts at a supper party and bridge Thursday. Mr. Reid Sloan and his daughter, Miss Nancy Sloan of Cleveland, are guests over the week end of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hough. Mr. and Mrs. Batham Have Guests From Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Batham have Visiting them the former's brother in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Williams of Youngstown, Ohio. Their son, Jack Batham, jr., left Friday for Omaha, Nebr., for a three-week visit with his grand mother, Mrs. John Springle, and Miss Phoebe Batham, accompanied by Miss Bonnie-Mason Throckmor ton, is spending the week end at Kenwood Beach, Port Republic. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harrison have as their guests the former’s mother, Mrs. William C. Harrison, and his sister, Miss Margaret Harrison, and Dr. and Mrs. John R. Harrison of Greer, S. C. Mrs. J. Russell Kennedy of St. Augustine, Fla., is visiting Miss j Beatrice Goodwin in Chevy Chase. Mrs. Svme's Mother Is Guest. Mrs. William Boyle, who spent the , winter in Macon, Ga., is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. j end Mrs. Sam A. Svme. Mr. Edward McGrain of Mil waukee is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Davis K. Robinson. Mrs. Thomas Hickey, wife of Lt. Comdr. Hickey, and her daughter,! Michaela Hickey, are guests for sev eral weeks of Mrs. Hickey's parents, j Mr. and Mrs. William Weigel in Chevy Chase, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Fenner Powell have es their guest Mrs. R. W. Robins of Conway, Ark. Mrs. Powell en tertained 20 guests at a dessert bridge Tuesday in compliment to Mrs. Robins. Officials Plan To Attend Convention Society Awaits First of Sunset Concerts Tonight (Continued From Page D-l.) the Vice Chairman of Domestic Op erations and Mrs. James D. Fieser, the Vice Chairman of Insular and Foreign Operations and Mrs. Ernest J. Swift and the Chairman of the District of Columbia Chapter and Mrs. F. R. Keefer. In charge of arrangements for the opening symphony tonight and for the other 15 concerts on this sum mer's schedule is the Summer Con certs Committee, comprised of Mr. Harold A. Brooks, chairman; Mrs. Watson. Mrs. Yount, Mr. A. F. E. Horn. Mr. John Rowland Hill, Mr. Milton King, Mr. L. E. Rubel and Mr. L. Corrin Strong. The second Water Gate concert will be held Wednesday evening, when Dr. Kindler will conduct and the popular radio soprano, Jessica Dragonette, will be heard as soloist. Prescotts Return To Rockville From Atlantic City ROCKVILLE, Md„ July 6.—Judge and Mrs. Stedman Prescott have j returned from Atlantic City. Miss Mary Kingdon and her cousin. Miss Natalie Kingdon of St. Louis. Mo., are at Beverly Beach for tw7o weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Barnard Talbott j Welsh have returned from a wredding trip and are making their home in Rockville. Mrs. Walker of New York State is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Horace D. Porter. Mr. Frank Ridgely of Oxford, Pa., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Rice. MISS FLORENCE M. WHITCOMB.. Her viother, Mrs. Roy L. Whitcomb, announces her engagement to Mr. Robert S. Forster, son of Mrs. Thomas Holgate of Boxford, Mass. The icedding ivill take place August 3. —Wendell Moore Photo. MRS. WILLIAM A. SUTO. Before her recent marriage Mrs. Suto was Miss Marie Wil lis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Willis of West Point, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. Suto re side at 812 Jefferson street. —Undencood & Underwood Photo. « Mirrors at BIGGS In its simplicity lies the charm of this mirror—Chip pendale in design. Carefully carved and finished by hand in selected mahogany, its beauty is “pointed up” by the gold leaf covered English Rook, and the narrow gold band which frames the glass. Size 20x36. Priced at $24.75 BIGGS makes more than 500 Colonial Reproductions. Each / is an exact copy of a fine original, many of which are mu seum masterpieces. These handmade pieces can be truly called heirlooms of future generations. Come in and see the finest display of Authentic Colonial Reproductions in Washington. We believe you will be agreeably surprised at our prices. >k, wt,„ r»ui/«<wriN'« BIGGS ANTIQUE COMPANY --^CINCJ®^-—. I Handmade Solid Mahogany Furniture 1217 Connecticut Avenue Makers of Authentic Colonial Reproductions for Fifty Year* | SENATOR AND MRS. GLASS. The Virginia-Senator and Mrs. Glass icill arrive in Wash ington tomorrow to spend a week at their apartment at the Mayflower before going to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Senator and Mrs. Glass have been at their home, Montview, near Lynchburg, since their marriage, June 22. Mrs. Glass formerly teas Mrs. Mary Scott Meade. —A. P. Photo. Takoma Park Society in The News Miss Anne Derrick Is Hostess at Oak Bluff Miss Anne Derrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Milton Derrick of Takoma Park. Md.. is entertaining about 40 guests today at a swimming party and picnic supper at the sum mer home of her parents at Oak. Bluff. Md. Among other Takoma Park resi dents who are spending the sum mer at Oak Bluff are Maj. and Mrs. William F. Fischer, who have with them for a month their daughter, Mrs. Agnes McWilliams of Staten Island, N. Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Smvthe and their family. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Ramsdell have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. James Leeper of Columbus, Ohio, who arrived Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Irl Schoonover and their daughters, Beverly, Marjorie and Elizabeth, are returning this week end from a visit in Elkins, W. Va. I)r. and Mrs. Edwards Open Summer Home. Dr. and Mrs. Alba M. Edwards have closed their Washington apart (ment and opened their summer 'home on Riggs Mill road in Takoma Park. Mrs. Anna Shadle of Carroll ave nue, accompanied by Mrs. Rose Hargrave of Silver Spring, left dur ing the last week on a two-month motor trip to Amarillo, Tex.: Colo rado Springs and Yellowstone Na tional Park. Miss Katherine Post has returned from a trip to Montreal and Boston Mr. and Mrs. J. Bond Smith and their children are at their summer home near Selbyville. Del. Mr. William Millard of Columbia. Mo., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Swett. Visiting Shore Mr. and Mrs. Norman F. Sparks are spending a week in Atlantic City. They plan to visit the New York World's Fair and motor through New England before returning to their home in Woodmoor, Md. Mrs. Sparks .formerly was Miss Adrienne Hayes. VTr°vcU'7./Q/-r* Real Form Pantie Girdle With Removable Crotch Light . . . and cool . . . and definitely practical! That's why this mesh lastex pantie with its front rayon satin panel is just what a girl needs wear when she "goes places" and wants to look her best! Only $2 00 Whelans 1105 F N A. 8225 Washington's Largest Exclusive Women’s Intimate Apparel Shop ... be here first... Tomorrow (doors open 9:30 o.m.) Summer Clearance • Hundreds of garments never before reduced! • Every department participates in this sale! Typical of the decisive reductions; . . . SUMMER DRESSES . . . sg.oo sy.so xjj.r.o s|000 ... COATS and SUITS . . . 80.5° SJ0.OO SJ2.50 S15.00 p ... Entire Stock Millinery... S2'0° S3°° SSJ-O® S0.5O Comparable reductions on travel costumes, man tailored suits, wardrobe suits, untrimmed dress coats, sport coats, playtogs, evening apparel. Sizes for women, misses, little women. Open a Charge Account! . . . Don't Miss This Sale! 1210 F ST. N.W. Homes Open For Summer At Leesburg Whites Visiting For Several Weeks In Wyoming LEESBURG, Va„ July 6.—The Rev. and Mrs. Peyton Craighill and their sons left the first of the week for their camp at Rockbridge Baths, where they will spend the remainder of the month. Mrs. James Cox and her children of Burlington, N. C., are guests of Mrs. Cox’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Powell Harrison, for a visit. The Rev. Mr. Cox accompanied them here and after a few days’ visit re turned to Burlington. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Stanley White and their daughter, Miss Mary Alice White of Washington and Leesburg, are spending several weeks in Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Patton have returned from a stay of a few days in Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Harvell and their family of Wilmington, Del., have opened their country home near here for the re mainder of the summer. Miss Esther Rogers and Mrs. U-NI-KWEE GIFT SHOP THE KENNEDY WARREN SALE!! SALE!! SALE!! Hour» 10 A.M. to fl P.M. Open Thpra. Em. Free Parkin* In Gara** F GUARANTEED ^ PERMANENT REGULAR $8.50 VALUE Now Reduced 1 For 3 Dayg $].50 Includes l j Shampoos Finger Wave Smlla with Satis, faetiaa aith Thia Guaranteed Wava. Regular $7.SO i MACHINELESS a PERMANENTS ^g now S5 m Expert Operatorn trith 1 10 Years' Experience ? GRACE MARGUERITE' BEAUTY SHOP 406 Wtsttry Bld| f05 14th gt. N W Established 10 Years Cnder Same Management | BT. 8845 Open tl| t P.M. Addle B. Hall were Joint hostesses at the former’s home In Hamilton this evening at a miscellaneous shower In compliment to Miss Eleanor Brower of Purcellvllle, whose marriage to Lt. William Par ham Kevan will take place In late summer. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Everett enter tained at Greystone, their summer home at Round Hill, Thursday eve ning at their annual fireworks cele bration. Mrs. Chamblin Steele was hostess at a dessert bridge at her Purcell ville home Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murnan and their daughter, Miss Virginia Murnan of Boston, have opened their country home near Waterford for the remainder of the season. Mrs. Montgomery Dinner Hostess Mrs. Rose Saul Montgomery en tertained at dinner last night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Downs at her home, on Wyoming avenue, where she resides with her brothers, Mr. John Saul and Mr. Bernard F. Saul, jr. Next week Mrs. Montgomery and her brother, Mr. Bernard F. Saul, jr., will go to Chi cago, where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Kelley during convention week. NEW SUMMER DRESSES as 166 PRICE I gizcg Jn«t When Yen Need Them—Freeh, Cool Dresses for Street and Sports! Every One a Gem. Eeery One Worth Wove! Plain or Printed Rayons! Sheer Printed Cottons! PEN KEY'S 613-19 Kinf St. Alexandria* Va. Julius Garfinckel & Co. F Street at Fourteenth JULY CLEARANCES EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS IN WOMEN'S AND MISSES' FASHIONS Marvelous opportunity to secure famous Garfinckel merchandise at outstanding reduc tions . . . apparel taken directly from our stock, now presented in our July clearances at unusual savings. no approvals ... all sales are final WOMEN’S DRESSES * third floor 15.00— were 29.75 to 69.75 25.00 —were 49.75 to 95.00 »_ MISSES’ DRESSES fourth floor 10.00— were 19.95 to 29.75 15.00— were 29.75 to 69.75 JR. MISSES’ DRESSES sixth floor 10.00— were 16.95 to 19.95 $ 15.00— were 22.75 to 29.75 WOMEN’S SUITS third floor 35.00— were 49.75 to 79.50 45.00 —were 69.75 to 85.00 MISSES’ SUITS fourth floor 20.00— were 39.75 to 59.75 30.00— were 59.75 to 69.75 Julius Garfinckel & Co. F Street at Fourteenth \