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Inviting Livability for Yonr Home Lend the gracious charm of 18th century interiors to your home by employing the skillful hand craftsmanship and rigid authenticity of Biggs reproductions. Chippendale Wing Chair Designed by the hand of a great man who understood and could, therefore, create a chair which, due to its generous proportion, has particularly strong mas culine appeal and comfort. (In muslin), $99.00 Low English Tea Table Because of the flexible way in which it adapts itself to a multitude of uses, this gem of concentrated beau ty has been popular with our clientele over a period of many years_ S3A.75 (Without inlay, $30.25) CONVENIENT TERMS MAY BE ARRANGED BIGGS 1230 CONNECTICUT AVENUE MmoeuciNGTMiweiuDSMosT $/*ut<frul tyuiniXi*u — Buy United States Defense Stamps and Bonds— I 1219 CONNECTICUT AVENUE PRE-I.X VENTOR Y Sales Final mark-downs before inventory Winter Fashions further reduced for immediate close-out DAY DRESSES Women's, Misses', Wools, Crepes, 39.95 - to 65.00 19.50 22.50 25.00 TOWN FROCKS Street and Afternoon regularly 22.95 to 35.00 10.50 12.50 15.50 EVENING GOWNS Dinner and Formal regularly 29.95 to 65.00 15.50 25.00 29.50 MILLINERY Town ond Sports regularly 8.75 to 25.00 3.00 5.00 7.00 Groups of Lingerie, Negligees, Handbags, Costume Jewelry, Fine Fur Coats, Jackets, Copes, 25% to 40% Off No Approvals No Exchanges No Credits Spec'1®' putcV'°sC Year-round Flowered Spun Rayon DRAPES SJO98 pr Replacement Price it $13.98 Pick your bouquet of flowered spun rayon drapes while the pickin’ is good. Large clusters of flowers picturesquely gashed on natural, wine, rose or gold grounds. Fully V lined, 48 inches wide, 100 Inches long. Excellent value. (jl/LOoi DEC~S Vs12T9G Street The New H 8c W GIRDLE of elasticized NYLON The classic rounded silhouette you desire is so easily obtainable through competent foundations. This all nylon, elasticized girdle is designed to mould the lines admired today ... the fluid curve of waist and back. Woven of DuPont nylon it gives you miracle control ... and flowing freedom. , Bvy Defense STAMPS and STAMP Onl the Axis! Chief Warden Murphy Praises Southwest on Civil Defense Work Citizens' Association Told 10-Car Garage Obtained For Salvage Activity Clement Murphy, chief air-raid warden of the District, congratu lated the Southwest section of the city last night on its "fine work in civilian defense" and the response of volunteers. He also commended the police of No. 4 precinct for their help and advice in organizing aux iliary policemen. Mr. Murphy, a Fire Department battalion chief, spoke at a defense meeting of the Southwest Citizens’ Association at Jefferson Junior Higli School. Inviting questions, Chief Murphy was asked to help settle the argu ment as to whether merchants should "black out” their lights. He replied that as yet there Is no law to require such action, but that Maj. Edward J. Kelly, superintendent of police, advised his men to “admon ish” all merchants to dim or turn out lights that were unnecessary to their business. Durine *hc regular business meet ing rtobert Hull, deputy air-raid warden for the Southwest district, reported that the salvage unit had obtained a 10-car garage, which will serve as a central depot for all salvage work. This work is under the direction of James Loekhead. Mrs. Mary Hart reported that a feeding station had been set up and completely stocked with food. Capt. Leroy Marks of No. 4 pre cinct reported on the auxiliary policemen and stated that "every inch of ground is covered by aux iliaries in co-operation with the regular men.’’ Harry s. Wender, association president, explained to the group the $32,000,000 defense housing plan, which will primarily affect the Southwest district. Marriage License Applications Under D. C. law, couples must apply for a marriage license on one day. wait three full days and receive ttieir license on the fifth day. Sundays and holidays are counted the same as other days. J , 34 and Ella Jones 28. James" LJft^nCSr°1,ne “ " ' 1 the «»■ Marciis James. 27. 62 L st n.w and Ola R'vAAi'c,°T6th%1:i~e 3rd !!' Sf - the o ** and ®ettie Johnson. 10. Quarles 08 3rd st‘ n e : lhe Rev Joshua Jo^,hWne ij3- ?nd Mami® Alltn 1!) F^yhUfBentleyeW Jersey ave n w : Judge Jesse R' Jackson, 22. 053 Columbia rd n w.. and Ellyn Butler. 18. 2005 Georgia _ h W3 The Rev. Lorenro Brown. Ro%lTA 8, Boswell. 18. 1812 U PI .If, and Catherine L. Kessler. 18. 311 V st. n e : „ The Rev J. J. Clarke. Norman Slavitt. 33. 412* Nebraska ave n w.. and Mary Lewis. 27. 3015 Ingomar Pi., n_w : Judge Fay L. Bentley James F Armstead. 2fl. 840 10th st ne. and Virginia L. Jones. 10. 8405 Bladens _ our* rd. n.e.: the Rev Joseph A Gantt. Robert P. Black. 35. and Erma Vernassa. 31. both ot 802 L st. n.w.; Judge Fay L Bentley. William G. Sasser. 22. Naval Receiving Station, and Amy L. Murphy. 23 loot aNctuic pi. n w.i the Rev E 8 Fmnin. James A Craig. 22. 3300 joth st n» and Maxine E. Ward. 22. 3313 17th st. n.w ; the.Rev. Albert Evans. Uori,d-J ,McMannus' 21 ■ 8nd Eleanor A PfefTerle 10. both of the Pennsylvania Hotel; the Rev. John T Smithson, jr Kenneth N. Boley. 27. 1450 Oad»n st n w and lone M. Gates. 24. River Grove. Ill . the Rev Reno S Harp. jr. Donald P Christenson. 27 and Marv A Leonard. 20. both of 317 c at. e r , the Rev Francis E. 8ullivan. Earl S Cowan. 25. 1447 Fairmont st nw . and Olguita Orrego. 24. 2800 15th st n w : the Rev O G. Johnson Richard M Sprague 31. and Anna M Ausen. 23. both of 470 N st. s w . the Rev John W, Rustin Eugena A, Rader, 21. 2013 Massarhusetta ave n.w.. and Molly I. Stull, 18, New York; Judge Pay L Bentley. Edward A Hicks. 20. 120 Bates st. nw. and Edltb B. Matthews. Ml. 1500 Bwann at. n.w.; the Rev w, H Jernagin Charles C Prince. 31. 1430 V st. n.w. and Ethel M. Webb. 24 2408 Ontario rd. n.w : the Rev. J L Henry. John M Robinson. 24 1705 Pit nr. and Doris W. Pumphrey. 24, 4554 Conduit rd. the Rev. Albert J. McCartney. Charles O. Knorr. 27. 2800 Nelson d1. a t., and Jessie Klldoo, 31. 1313 Castle. Pa.: the Rev Robert C. Kell. Emmett T. Cheeks. 29, fin9 L at. n.e., and Daisy L. Boyd, 24. 519 45th at. n.e.: the Rev. John R. Scott. Wesley P. Thomas, 25. Port Balvolr. Va;, and Marguerite E. Welthaa. 28. 3727 Yuma st. n.w : the Rev E. H. Fuller. Walter P Nolan. 35, 1803 Btltmore st. nw. and Marlorle M. B. Teague. 21. 2000 R st. n.w.; the Rev. Ivan H. Dugan. Charles D Wilson, 31. and Madelyn M. Martin. 20. both of 1828 Lamont st. n.w.: Judge Nathan Cayton. Frederick Beck. 43. and Gladys L. Potter. 28. both of 501 2nd st. n.e.: the Rev. J. L. Fendrlch, Ir. Wayne 8 Vucmich. 28. 122 B st n.e.. and Sara Stys, 25. Claremont. Calif.; Judge Fay L. Bentley. Mar E Seldner. 20. 4212 7th st. n.w., and Idelle Kessner. 10 012 Ingraham st. n.w.; the Rev Zemach Green John B. Carrnll, 22, 120 Kentucky ave. s.c.. and Elith O. Price, 20. 200 Ken tucky ave. s.e.; the Rev. Francis E. Sullivan Leon w. Prayer 70. and Esther E Dodd. 23. both of Collese Park, Md.: the Rev. L H Long. Marshall N. Henderson. 20, 7810 noth st S.e.. and Mary A. C'isic, 20, Oxon Hill. Md.: the Rev M Mills Perkins John H. von Dreele. 50. and Eva. A. Davis. 37. both of Baltimore, the Rev. S Paul Schilling Julius H Beckley. 21. 2020 Portner pi. nw. and Bernice Ferguson. 18. 1919 Sheriff rd. n.e.: the Rev. P. H. Yancy. Richard C Punch. 19, 1745 T st. n.w.. and Cora L Holcomb, 19, 1H27 Rises pi. n.w ; the Rev. F. W. Alstork. Scout Board to Meet The executive board of the Na tional Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, will hold its an nual meeting at 8 p.m. Monday in 1 the Willard Hotel. -- wTooTfALANtlO / f /j Storm's S795-J895- 995 Dickerson's Archlock Shoes Storm's Health Shoes They give your feel new energy, genuine comfort while ycu're busy ri’h Red Cross and i Defense work. Buy now and SAVE generously! I Suedes and combinations. Good assortment " ol vzes. It’s Smart to Buy Your Furs During WM. ROSENDORF'S Annual January FUR SALE! 25% to 33*Mo Oil Up goes the wholesale prices on furl but in the face of all this, Wm. Rosendorf stages his 33rd Annual January Sale of Furs with reductions up to 33'/^. Whether you want a coat, a scarf or a jacket, NOW is the time to buy. Remember, every fur in this sale is from our regular stocks. ALL PRICES INCLUDE FEDERAL TAX Dyed China Mink Coats-Were $495 $335 Black Dyed Persian Lamb Coat*-—Were $465 $325 Gray Persian Lamb Coats-Were $365 $245 Hudson Seal-Dvcd Muskrat Coat* — Were $325 $225 Blended Muskrat Coats-Were $245 S1>0 Dyed Skunk Greatcoats -Were $245 $150 Black Dyed Persian Paw Coats..-Were $225 $125 Seal Dyed Coney Coats...Were $165 $95 BUDGET ACCOUNTS INVITED Wm. Rosendorf 1215 G STREET MASTER FURRIERS FOR OVER THREE DECADES No Connection With Any Other Store | JUNIOR MISSES’ MISSES’ WOMEN'S THIRTEENTH • BETWEEN E AND F Sketched: $25 two-tone crepe. Black and Ginger. REDUCED TO SPORT STREET AFTERNOON JUNIOR MISSES’, MISSES’ and WOMEN’S of DRESSES FORMERLY $11 $19-95 to $25 J- X A Sale that means “No compromise with Quality." Hundreds of Kaplowitz higher priced Sport, Street and Afternoon Dresses sacrificed for Clearance. Gay prints, pastels, black and whites, spicy colors, lingerie trims, jacket dresses. NOW 15 THE TIME TO BUY! * =KEY FASHIONS FOR MORE THAN A GENERATION* GENUINE ALLIGATOR SHOES Now $9.85 and $11.85 Formerly $14.75 to 515.75 In the very near future genuine alligator shoes may be hard to find, and assuredly not at prices like these. Brown, black, green and win*. SMOOTH CALFSKIN SHOES Now $6.85 Formerly $8.75 Sleekly tailored calfskin shoes with trim bows, boxed or ojjen toes, high or medium heels. In tan or black calfskin that takes a high polish... now at a sole-low price, FINE SUEDE SHOES My Dalman. LaValla, Bally and ofhar famam mahar$ Now $5.85 to $11.85 Formerly $9.75 to j24.75 Dressy winter suedes that will give you months of wear . . . shoes from our bet ter collection, now greatly reduced for clear ance. Black, brown, green. Shoes, Second Floor All Soles Final Julius Garfinckel & Co. F Street at Fourteenth Extra Large BATH TOWELS $6.00 a dozen A Garfinckel Exclusive by Martex Husky man-size towels to wrap up in after a stinging shower or steaming bath. Super-absorbent towels by Martex with the famous balanced construction and plied yarn underweave that assures long life. Generous 24x48-inch towels in all white, or white with blue, green, coral, orange, red, or black borders. Linens, Seventh Floor Julius Garfinckel & Co. F Street at Fourteenth