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$8.95 Cool and colorful summer favorite. Easy to cleon. Colors, yellow, green, red, purple. Sires 3 Vi to 10. L. E. MASSEY NEXT TO WILLARD HOTEL 1408 F ST. \.W. 710 Uth St. N.W. THE HOME FURNISHING SHOP OF PERSONAL SERVICE For Beauty in Your Bathroom Shower Curtain Ensembles •f ^ A C other sefs I l yj set 7.95 to 9.50 Shimmering celanese taffeta curtain ensembles that are Aridex treated for better performance. Won derfully water repellent . . . resists spots and stains ... no odor ... no clammy, sticky feel. For a splash of color choose blue, rose, peach, maize, green or white. Hooded Cosmopolite Stunning coat for spring and summer from our ex citing collection. This one—as casual or as formal *3 you wish—is creamy corduroy 100% wool with wide, wide shoulders, generous sleeves and tightly belted waist. Bold, gold coins for buttons are con versation topics. $49.95 Jean Matou announces with pleasure the appointment of JEFFERSON DAVIS as buyer of ready-to-wear Miss Dill Is Bride Of Air. Dickson The marriage of Miss Lena Vir ginia Dill, daughter of Mrs. Anna Combs Dill of Reidsville, N. C., to Mr. Maxcy R. Dickson, son of Mrs. Maxcy Dickson of Marion, S. C., took place Thursday. The cere mony was performed in the Na tional City Christian Church, the Rev. Roy Hanan officiating at 8 o'clock in the presence of only members of the family and close friends. The bride wore a light blue suit with matching toque and a shoulder bouquet of gardenias and lilies of the valley. She was attended by Mrs. Martha C. Burton and Mr. Carey Shaw, jr., was best man. Mrs. Burton wore a beige costume and gardenias. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson will be at home after May 1 at 2345 Skyland place S.E. English-Speaking Union Tea Tuesday Mrs. William Pope Anderson III will be among those pouring tea at the Larz Anderson house on Tues day at 4 o’clock. This is the fourth in a series of teas given by the Washington branch of the English-Speaking Union, and will honor South Africa, the Minister and Mrs. Henry L. Andrews being the honor guests. Mrs. George P. Scriven, chairman of hospitality, also will be assisted by the lady members of the Board of Governors, and others pouring tea will be Mrs. Andre de Limur and Mrs. McCook Knox. Mr. Andrews will talk on the re lationship of the Union of South Africa in the British Common wealth of Nations, and their ties with this country. MRS. SPARROW. —John F. Edwards, Jr., Photo. Miss Wilkins Wed To Maj. Sparrow The marriage of Miss Helen Mar garet Wilkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Dieste Wilkins, to Maj. John Carl Sparrow, U. S. A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sparrow of Louisville and Irvine, Ky., took place yesterday at 4 o’clock in the Memo rial Chapel of the Army Medical Center, Chaplain Z. B. T. Cox offi ciating. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white silk net and a veil of illusion draped from a seed pearl coronet. She carried a bouquet of white roses. Miss June Rowe, the maid of honor, wore a gown of peach satin and tulle and the Misses Mary Louise Wilkins, sister of the bride, and Louise Wilkins, their cousin, who were bridesmaids, wore blue net over taffeta. Maj. Eugene Wilson, A. U. S.. was best man for Maj. Sparrow, and Lt. Col. Gordon W. Cook and Lt. Col. Chester D. Silvers were the ushers. Following a reception at Hotel 2400. the couple left on their wedding trip. They will reside in Columbus, Ohio. MRS. HURLEY. —Hessler Photo. Jeanne Columbus, John J. Hurley Are Married Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph Hurley the latter formerly Miss Jeanne Co lumbus, daughter of Mrs. Charles J. Columbus and the late Mr. Co lumbus, have returned from their brief wedding trip and temporarily are staying with Mrs. Columbus. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hurley took place April 13 in the Cathe dral of the Assumption in Balti more, the Rev. George Hopkins of ficiating in the presence of only the members of the family. Mrs. Hurley’s wedding costume was a gray dressmaker suit with which she wore navy blue acces sories and pink orchids. She car ried the prayer book carried by her mother at her marriage. Miss Mary Columbus was maid of honor for her sister, wearing green with gar denias on her shoulder, and Mr. Charles V. Hurley was best man for his brother. The wedding breakfast was served at the Hotel Belvedere in Balti more. Mr. Hurley, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Hurley of Boston, recently was discharged from the Navy after serving as a lieutenant commander for four and one-half years. He was gradu ated from Boston College and from the law school at Georgetown Uni versity. Mrs. Hurley was graduated from Georgetown Visitation Con vent and attended Trinity College. She is a cousin of the Most Rev. Lawrence J. Shehan, Bishop of Bal timore. Mr. and Mrs. Hurley will be guests of honor this afternoon at a cocktail party to be given by Mr. and Mrs. John M. Stafford in their home on Twenty-ninth street. £elma fJ pretty you In a pretty print The flowers that bloom in the Spring were never lovelier than Selma's new prints. Scarf print dress as seen in "Town & Country" of $39.95 is typical of Selma's sparkling collection. 399S c6995 Rose-trimmed cortwheel by Milgrim, $35 1307 CONNECTICUT AVENUE FASHIONS FROM VOGUE, HARPER'S, TOWN & COUNTRY ;Jay Dee's' w ■ M 8 Q >s o ft I CLEARHCB coats SAVE Up To 501c Jay Dee's Clearance of Spring coats for boys and girls is a money-saving opportunity for parents. Prices have been reduced away below OPA ceilings on our regular Spring stock of fine garments. Make early selections because the lots are small in many of the styles. GIRLS (3) Coat and Bonnet Sets Sizes 2, 3 and 4 Reg. $6.74 $3.50 (4) Coat and Bonnet Sets Sizes 1 and 2 Reg. $ 10.50 $6.95 <f, (4) Coat and Bonnet Sets Sizes 1, 2 and 3 Reg. SJ2.95 7.95 (3) Coats Sizes 3. 5 and 6x Reg. $10.95 $6.95 (4) Coats Sizes 4, 6 and 7 Reg. $9 70 $6.95 Many Other Bargoins not included in this ad. fay 1207 G St. N.W. BOYS (5) Coat and Cap Sets Blue 55% Wool Sizes 2, 3 and 4 Keg. $7.35 $3.95 — a .i —■— -i (4) Coat and Cap Sets Sizes 3, 4, 5 and 6 Keg. $7.35 $3.95 (3) Herringbone Tan and Blue' Keg. 510.95 $6.95 (3) Coat and Hot Sets Sizes 3, 4 and 5 Reg. 54.45 $2.95 (3) Coat and Cap Setr Sizes 3, 4 and 7 Reg 54.45 $2.95 Everything for your child will be found ot Joy Dee's Little Tots’ Haberdashery'* superlative Capitol for style and distinction These new Capitol jackets and scarfs have a talent for accentuating your feminine prettyness . . . and your smartness , too. Fine pelts, designed for flattery . . . with the new softness . . . and a wealth of dramatic detail. Capitol's usual outstanding values. Blended Fishers, per skin. -- - ._ _ _from $125 Natural Stone Martens, per skin_from $100 Natural Minks, per skin_from $33 Mink and Sable Dyed Kolinskys, per skin_from $17 Dyed Russian Squirrel Jackets .. _ _ _ _from $265 Dyed American Broadtail (Processed Lamb) Jackets__from $245 Natural Silver Fox Jackets._ .. _____from $200 All prices plus tax • Charge Accounts invited • 4 Ways to pay! WwmuHktTowH ti4L4fl4 / “ DEAUTIFUL HANDS * * * quicken the interest of their beholder." If you are ashamed of brittle, broken nails—EMILE EMILE naa a wunaerxui nan grower. It’s Thomp son’s Nall Culture and Cuticle Remover. And you can easily and quickly have beautiful, well-g roomed and healthy nails through the Thompson scien tific treatment. Try it. You’ll never be with out it. 1221 CONN. AVE. Phone DL 3616. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ « rXHFFURE BEAUTY ",Vj THAT ONLY the skilled hair stylists at HEAD S OP CON NECTICUT AVENUE can fashion. HEAD'S Really, you sense something more than just waves and curls, or a different hair arrangement. They specialize in cold waves and machine p e r m a nents, and easy-top manage haircuts. The cold waves they give have a lasting quality—are soft and natural—and the coiffures are be coming, hat on or off. Intown: 1623 CONN. AVE. Phone DE. 5811. Bethesda salon: 7248 Wisconsin Avenue N.W. Phone OL. 1216. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ “ f^LOTHES MAKE THE * * WOMAN” ... and the beautiful summer dresses at PON TELLO, INC., can make any worn 9cn'f'lU„'. an look lovelier. There's a bolero dress with a bag pipe sleeve. There's a print top dress with a youthful s u s p e nder skirt. You'll also find a divine print with a harem - draped skirt. And dressy pastel crepes. Stop In tomorrow— they're the clothes you’ve seen fea tured in Vogue and “Town and Country.” Located across from Wardman Park Hotel—2651 CONN. AVE. Phone CO. 0575. “ QAIETY A-FOOT.” And how' gay these ghillies are you'll never know—until you see them. They're red leather Ross-Satum calf . . . perfect for spectator sports and ac tive play. ROSS-SATURN has them in sizes 34 to 9 . . . priced at only $5.95. This chillie tie has ? flat heel and comrortable lock. Store hours: Daily 9 to 6. 1323 CONN. AVE. Phone DU. 0346. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ “ TVINE OUT OF TEN WOMEN1’ have problem figures. Figures that have those fatty spots that keep their clothes I MARCEL | from looking chic and smooth . . . and prevent you from wearing bathing suits with ease. If you are one of the n i n e—t a k e a course of “RE DUCBVAC” treat ments at MARCEL'S sal ons. This amaz ing method re quires no diet, drugs or exercise. You simply lie in a relaxed position while vacuum cups magically spot reduce your fatty spots. And in no time you’ll begin losing weight in pounds and inches. There are two conveniently located salons: 1022 19th ST. N.W. Phone RE. 1746. 3009 14th ST. N.W. Phone HO. 0192. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ « lyfAYTIME IS PLAY TIME." May is the time to choose colorful plavclothes to see you through a long, hot and 1. FRANK rugged sum mer. You'll adore the new est addition to the playclothes collection at L. PRANK COMPANY. It's a 2-piece play suit of gaily printed nowers on dark jersey. It's an extreme style —with shorts that look somewhat like a diaper and a halter bra top. It's ticketed at $14.95. Main floor. F STREET at 12th. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ' * gUY. BUY FOR BABY.” It’s time to replenish j baby's wardrobe, you can be sure | about that. That's why they named ucav ween, Degin ning Monday, April 29th, “National Baby Week.” All of baby’s needs can be satisfied at any of SEARS three stores. You'll adore the cunning little sweater, cap and bootie sets which are nana-crocneiea in pinK, oiue or white, and priced at only $3.98. Adorable tiny crochet sacques are $2.98. There’s a dream of a chris tening set—a long dress and match ing long petticoat, lace trimmed and touches of embroidery (which is sold at only the Northwest and Northeast stores)—and priced at only $6.25 for the set. The pros pective mother will find the neces sities—her friends will find divine gifts—at SEARS. There are blan kets, diapers, bedding, toiletries for the nursery, and gifts. New store hours: Monday through Thursday, from 10 to 6; Friday and Saturday, from 10 to 9. 4500 Wisconsin Ave. N.W.; 911 Bladensburg Rd. NJi:; and 2800 Wilson Blvd. In Arlington, m Va. Free Parking. SUMMER COMES EARLY We all know that summer comes early. We can feel if already. Shops blooming with colorful fashions! Budding life in Rock Creek Pork! Fascinating fea tures at the theotres. The whole atmosphere is redolent of the season. This is the time to do your shopping. When stocks are fresh and new . . . and more exciting things are arriving doily. “ 1VAME YOUR OWN * * * PRICE- ... for any of the 300 hats which the SHORE HAM HAT SHOP in the Shoreham xiuici uas set aside in the “After - Easter" Clearance. This popular hat shop is com pelled to move by the first of May — and is letting its cus tomers "name SWOREHAM the prices" on the sale hats. Isn’t that fun? Hats for Summer which are arriving as you read this are priced at $3.50 and $4.50. Open evenings ’til 8. “ Y°U ARE INVITED.- An invitation is always thrilling—but especially so, if you know that it has been flawlesslv engraved by B R EWOOD —where they have been doing im peccable en graving for years. BRE WOOD is featuring for spring and summer ^BKeuKDO^1 weacungs—cranes ’ Ecru-white, a new heavyweight paper, with both inside and outside envelopes. It’ll prove the ultimate in fashion . . . and a guarantee of quality. 1217 G NORTHWEST. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ “ A DVICE TO THE LOVE * ’ * LORN.” Gentlemen eager to make headway with ada ment young ladies should try a series oi L U N CHEON FASHION SHOWS in the gay PALL MALL ROOM of the Hotel Raleigh — to enterta i n them. The m a n n equins Pali. Mall Ro**w{ are beautiful—the clothes divine. You'll both enjoy the delicious food, and Bert Bernath’s smooth music. It starts at 1 pm.—every Saturday. But remember—you must make reservations early. Call Mr. Arthur—NA. 3810. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ “ TAKINGS YOU DIDN'T * " * A KNOW 'TIL NOW "—that many of the lovely models who pose for photographs on the fash ion p a g e s of the local news papers — are graduates and advanced stud dents of the PEARL AT K I N S O N SCHOOL. The training t h e v receive in self improvement, in speech and rhythm, and in fashion modeling— enables them to do photographic and fashion show Modeling. Teen agers. young women and matrons, who have time on their hands dur ing the afternoon can put that time to good advantage by en rolling at this finetschool. Perhaps they need self confidence, poise, grace and posture. Or they will be benefited by Wilma Wright Flood's wonderful course in Speech and Rhymth. School hours: I to 9 p.m. For appointment with P^arl Atkinson call NORTH 6171. 1365 CONN. AVE. ‘‘ \fENI— VIDI—DELIGHT1” * * * ... that's how you'll paraphrase Caesar's famous saying —when you go to O'DONNELL'S SEA GRILL for luncheon or dinner. You'll relax, refuel and rejoice that their liquid re freshments are so potent—and the food so de ..Ji. 1 ssagrAj. licious. This huge restaurant is famous for its enormous seafood platters—which are prepared to your order—and served piping hot. They are famous for steaks and chops, too. And you can enjoy these wonderful foods at luncheon, dinner, late supper and in-between times. Ask the headwaiter to seat you at the Captain’s Table, or in the Ship’s Cabin, or in any of the other Marine Dining Rooms. 1221 and 1207 E STREET N.W. (( r»OYS WILL BE BOYS” .. * * * and so will men! You can’t really expect them to be too careful of their clothes. That’s why. i n s t ead of scold ing them. Helene suggests you take their clothing which has been torn, moth eaten or burned by cigarettes — STEL05 to the skilled weavers at tha STELOS COMPANY. By inweav ing or reweaving the damaged spot—even your naked eye won’t And It. 613 12th ST. N.W.