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Broadcast Tells
Of Champions of
Haiti's Liberty
Show Junior High Pupils
Present Program in
The American' Series
The mountainous island republic
of Haiti yesterday received dramatic
and musical tribute in the presenta
tion by students of Shaw Junior
High School, part of “The Americas”
series sponsored by The Star and
the Junior High Radio Committee
with the co-operation of Washing
ton’s Blue Network station.
The program served as a travelogue
of the country as it exists today, and
brought out the heroic deeds of
Haiti's greatest champions of na
tional liberty: Toussalnt-L’Ouver
ture, Cristophe and Dessalines.
Revealed also was the role Haiti
played In aiding South America’s
greatest liberator, Bolivar, to free
the peoples of the continent. The
broadcast served also to emphasize
the predominant French influence j
on customs and language since the
nation’s early foundation.
Haitian Songs Sung.
Participating in the dramatiza
tion, prepared by Mrs. Lorraine
Heathcock and Waldo Webb and
directed by Miss Clotille Houston
and Mrs. Esther Sutton, were
Stephanie Spottswood, Yvonne Ter
rell, Charles Martin, Alvin Labat,
Carnot Evans and David Dabney.
The school chorus of 100 girls'
voices, directed by Mrs. Louise Pack
of the faculty, sang the Haitian
songs "Chocoune” and “La Des
Mlinienne, ’ the national anthem,
while a piano composition, “Lee
Chant* de la Montaigne,’’ by the
Haitian composer, Elie, was played
by Catherine Bryan, student at
Shaw.
Legation Represented.
A detailed study plan on Haiti,
circulated among all local junior
high schools for classroom use fol
lowing the broadcast, was prepared
by Richard A. Gillem of the social
science department of Shaw. A map
Of the nation, drafted especially for
the program by the National
Geographic Society, appeared in last
Friday's Evening Star.
; Guest observers of yesterday's
show included Elie Garcia, secretary
of the Haitian Legation; Maj. R. B.
La Roche, military attache, and Dr.
Edward Thompson, scholar and
traveler of Latin America, connected
with New York University.
Births Reported
Beardsley. Jr., Harry and ■liabeth, bey
and girl (twin*!.
Dodson. Wilson and Qeorgett. boy.
Elgin. James and Mattie, boy.
Fleshman. Malcolm and Mabel, boy.
Graves. Jsmes and SaUle. boy.
Jenkins. Raich and Emily, girl.
McKean, Georg# and Elisabeth, girl.
Parrish. Hsroid and Lucille, girl.
Paine. John and Jean. girl.
Meyers. Cari and Paula, boy.
Mailett. Jcsenh and Juliette, girl.
Loekmsn. William and Kitty, girl.
Peck. Henry and Helen, girl.
Pridham. Joseph and Evelyn, boy.
Pack. Horace and Marie, boy.
Poole. James and Alma. boy.
neck. Willie and Bertha, girl.
Rotiosky. John and Mary. bey.
Spence. Lon and Clara, boy.
Sfcuehko. John and Ann, girl.
Thompson, John and Dorothy, boy.
Turner. Jr.. James and Mary. boy.
vinson. George and Aimee. boy
Whiteman. Uiff and Lillian, girl.
Winston, Robert and Mary. girl.
Braxton. Leon and Gertrude, boy.
Butler. George and Edna. boy.
Budd. Raymond fcnd Mary; boy.
Davjs, Dhumwsrd and UTSaltne. girl.
Dodson. William and Bernice, boy.
Evan. Clarence and Jesse, girl
Gillespie. James and Ethel. girL
Holton, Walter and Mary. girl.
Jones, Leonard and Carrie, girl,
nomas. Beniamin and Mary. boy.
Thomas. Harold and Madrid, girl.
Stevenaon. George and Louise, girl.
Thomas. Bishop and Martha, girl.
Winkey. Herman and Elsa, girl
Graham. John and Catherine, girl.
Johnson. Jew and Bertie, girl
Mesa, Charles and Mary. girl.
Pharr. Clarence and Susie, girl.
Rove. Willie and Flossie, girl.
Strother. John and Paula, boy.
JhomM, Jr., Robert and Dorothy, boy.
telro. Sabiao and Elizabeth, boy.
’oeten. James and Martha, boy.
Deaths Reported
Irene MscSherrr. 87. 383# H it. n.w.
Peter J. Crawley. 84, 8t. Elisabeth s Hos
pital.
Melissa 3. Lemley, 83. 626 B at. «.w.
Elizabeth Miller. 81. 3043 P st. n.w.
Mary M. Linklns. 76. 2508 O st. n.w.
John W. McCarthy. 76. Garfield Memorial
Hospital
Clara B. Holltnger. 76. Providence Hospital.
Richard Cole. 74. 712 3rd at. n.e.
Frank Leech. 72. Walter Reed Oeneral
Hospital.
Minnie O. Mitchell. 71. 60S O st. n.e.
Johanna C. Cleary. 70. 1309 Randolph at.
Jennie P. Gass. 08. 1364 Monroe st.
Marie H. Swan. 67. 2406 Mass. ave.
Florence E. Swann. 63. Sibley Hospital.
James B. Grigsby. 60. Georgetown Univer
sity Hospital.
Snfred Jones. 68, Oallinger Hospital.
ward A. Garner. 36. Emergency Hogpltal
Paul Fugltt, 35. Gallmaer Hospital.
Ella A. Davis. 34. 660 Lamont st n.w.
Emory Biggs. 34. GaUlnger Hospital.
Infant Mitchell. Providence Hospital
Ewell L. Conway. 72, 212# H at. n.w.
Andrew Chase. 44, Preedmen'e Hospital.
Faster Orooms. 43. Casualty Hospital.
Andrew Hamilton. 26. Oallinger Hospital.
Areelia SheU. 18, GslUnger Hospital.
Infant Roberts. Oallinger Hospital._
Warder St. Bus Service
Asked by Park View
The Park View Citizens' Associa
tion last night asked the Public
Utilities Commission to restore bus
service on Warder street N.W. from
Michigan avenue, turning westward
cm Park road.
Acting an a motion proposed by
Mrs. R. H. Prescott, the group mid
that tiie new craea-town service,
which travels westward on Irvtxv
street N.W, affords the Warder
street area no immediate of
transportation. Dean J. Locke, staff
engineer of the Capital Transit Co,
explained that the Irving street
route was adopted to make the
cross-town service more direct and
that the new Une was wtthtn a few
blocks of the abolished one.
Mrs. O. 8. Reiser of the Civilian
Defense Committee announced that
a/ogeant demonstration Illustrating
duties at various defense organisa
tions will be presented at MacPar
land Junior High School at • pan.
Thursday by roes I, 7 and I of
the area. »
In another motion, John S.
scoutmaster of Troop ft. waa pre
sented with a framed charter com
memorating the troop* 35th anni
versary. It is also Mr. Cole* 3Sth
year aa scoutmaster.
Enrolls in Air School
Pvt. Richard R Osborn, son of
Mrs. Dorothy A. Smith of 3S3 Seven
teenth street N.E.. has enrolled in
the Air Corps Technical School at
Sheppard Field, Tex, the Army an
nounced today. He is attached to
the 417th Technical School Squad
ron and is scheduled to be graduated
in June. He attended Central High
School here before joining the
armed forces.
MODERN
«20C«mlAwJ
Local & Long Distance
Moving
1 Fur Storage •
• Rug Cleaning
• Silver Vaults
• Fumigation
• Service for
Three Gen
erations
I_I
t6th&KSts.*ME.2626
COATS
INCLUDING REDUCTIONS FROM REGULAR STOCK
THESE COATS EVERY COAT IN
WILL II WORTH ""SAD" «S
THREE TIMES 100% WOOL
TH,S frice
COLORS:
NEXT YEAR
Blue,
FURS: ZT'
Wine,
Silver Fox Brown,
Persian Beige,
. v Black.
Lamb
Leop*M Sices 9 to 15.
Beaver, ,2 to 20, 38 to
etc. 50 and hall sices
THERE IS NO TAX ON THESE COATS
61712th STREET N.W.
Pert of every women's
career is fashion!
Career Dresses
$13.95 »d$16.95
This two-piece rayon crepe dress Is
hound for success! Why? Because of
the flattering lines of the gored skirt
and bloused jacket! Because of the
expertly finished details! Because of
the fine material! Because the de
tachable vest and cuffs are so neat
and fresh. Navy or Week. Sixes
18 to ao.__.$16.55
JACKET DEEM with pleated skirt,
set-in belt and long sleeves. Navy or
Mack rayon crepe with white collar.
Sines » to M.-$1145
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
BETTER DRESSES . . ,
THIRD FLOOR
SPECIAL!
$2 Elmo
Special Formula Cream
The favorite beauty aid for weather-weary
akin. Especially welcome for the delicate
skin around the eyes and throat. Get your
Elmo Cream while this offer prevails!
THE PALAIS ROYAL. TOILETRIES ...
FIRST FLOOR
PCEpEFENSE
BUY
UNITED
STATES
Better Buy Bonds
Now, or?
United States Defense
Stamps and Bonds can
be purchased at our
Cashier’s Office on the
Fifth Floor.
WATCH
REPAIR
Be certain of the time
... at all times! Have
your watch repaired
and checked by our
Watch Repair Depart
ment. Expert work at
inexpensive prices.
THE PALAIS ROYAL,
WATCH REPAIR . . .
FIRST FLOOR
For Your
VALENTINES!
See our display of all
sorts of Valentine cards
and greetings. Select
yours from our varied
stock. Prices from 5c
to 25c. Also boxes of
un-made Valentine
supplies if you wish to
make your own.
THE PALAIS ROYAL.
STATIONERY . . .
FIRST FLOOR
So... you've just moved to Washington!
At The Palais Royal you can find
attractive Solid Maple furniture for a
Complete 1-room Apartment
Amazing Value!
8 Pieces
Beautiful golden maple! 8 exquisite pieces to the
set! A real value! TO last for years and years to
come!
• Studio Couch with maple arms, opens to a full
sized comfortable bed!
• Extension Table of solid maple with one leaf!
• Two Suite Chairs to match the table!
• Lounge Chair with deep seat and high back!
• Occasional Chair upholstered in cotton tapestry!
• Coffee Table, solid maple, Early American de
signed!
• End Table with work trough at base!
THE PALAIS ROYAL, FURNITURE . , . FOURTH FLOOR
Colonial style bed...
but a 1942 idea of real value
Panel Bed Outfit
3 pieces.. . Bed, $^0.75
Springs and Mattress vLas
compete
Recapture the Colonial mood ... furnish your
bedroom with this charming Colonial twin
sized bed with panel footboard of walnut*
maple or mahogany finished gum wood!
SPRINGS are extra strong, premier steel eoila,
reinforced to give long service.
INNERSPRING MATTRESS, well padded with
layer after layer of soft cotton felt. Covered
with long-wearing blue-and-white striped
ticking.
THE PALAIS ROYAL,
BEDS AND BEDDING . . . FOURTH FLOOR

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