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Chevy Chase * ~ Mrs. R. R. Spencer was hostess •t a luncheon Wednesday In com pliment to her daughter-in-Jaw, Mrs. Nathaniel R. Spencer, enter taining at the Brook Farm Tea House. Dr. and Mrs. Spencer’s son, MaJ. Nathaniel R. Spencer, recently returned from Japan and will leave shortly with Mrs. Spencer and their young daughter Elaine for his new post at San Antonio. Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Rohrs were hosts at dinner last evening in honor of Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Dippel of Baraboo, Wis.. who are guests of this son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Rohrs. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wheat, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Distle hiirst, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lichtman and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hyder. Dr. and Mrs. Dippel will be the honor guests this evening at a dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Hyder. Mrs. Arthur J. Jtichards was host ass at luncheon Thursday in honor of Mrs. Kissack of Tampa, who is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Millard. Other guests were Mrs. Millard, Mrs. William Bullis and Mrs. Charles Imlay. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pippenger have as their guests over the week end Mr. and Mrs. Martin Xkigen from Minneapolis. Mrs. Herbert A. Davis was hostess at a luncheon and bridge party Wednesday, having as her guests Mrs. George Crist, Mrs. Harry Archer, Mrs. Spencer Zimmerman, Mrs. Leo Miller, Mrs. Darrell Lane, Mrs. Nevell Buckingham and Mrs. William Edwards. Mr. and Mrs. J. Austin Latimer and Miss Elizabeth Latimer are spending the week end in Richmond, where Miss Latimer has entered West Hampton College. Mr. and Mrs. John Mac Leod were hosts at a late evening party Tues day in honor of the latter'a parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gessford, in celebration of their silver wedding anniversary. Mrs. Mac Leod also was hostess at. a luncheon Friday in compliment to Miss Mary Rounds, who will leave tomorrow to spend the winter in New York, and to honor Mrs. Angelo Valenza from Martininue West urVin tk< guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Del Viccho. Other guests were Miss Mary Ogden, Miss Har riett Curry and Mrs. John Harts horn. Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Strode have returned from spending the summer at Genoa-by-Sea, N. Y., and have visiting them their daughter, Mrs. Walter V. Hurley, Jr., and grandson, Stephen Vincent of Baltimore. Miss Audrey Strode \ has as her guest her classmate, Miss Nancy McLemore of Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. M. Prank Ruppert have as a guest their daughter, Mrs. Robert Martin of Carbondale, Pa. Miss Mary Fulton left Tuesday for a visit with Admiral and Mrs. J. W. Bunkley at Jamestown, R. I. Miss June Rlghtor is spending the week end as the guest of Miss Ruth Love in Annapolis. Miss Lorraine Rooks has joined her parents. Col. and Mrs. William j S. Rook, after an extended visit to her grandparents. Dr. and Mrs. George A. Riley, In Boeton. Mrs. Robert Hoffman left Thurs day for a vacation as the guest of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. With ers Ultley, in their summer home at Virginia Beach. Mrs. Maurice V. Davison will leave today for a visit to her mother. * Mrs. Samuel Godall, in Philadel phia. European Trip Follows Wedding The marriage of Miss Audrey Ann Lavine, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Barney D. Lavine of Trenton and Deal, N. J., to Mr. Bernard S. Glass man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Glassman of Washington, took place Friday in New York. The Rev. Dr. Leon J. Liebrelch and the Rev. Joshua S. Kohn officiated at the ceremony. Mrs. Stanley Glassfllan was the matron of honor and her husband was best man for his brother. The ushers were Mr. Arthur Lavine, Mr. Eugene Kummel. Mr. Frederick Van Poznak and Mr. Saul Ritzenberg. Lois Ann Larkey was the flower girl. The bride was gowned in White satin and lace and carried white orchids. The matron of honor was costumed in blue and the flower girl in rose satin. Following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Glassman left for a trip to Europe. ' I MRS. JOHNSTON FILMER NORTHROP. A prominent wedding of yesterday was that of Miss Abby Hooker Willard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Willard 11, and Mr. Johnston F. Northrop, ton of Prof, and Mrs. Filmer S. C. Northrop of New Haven. The ceremony at St. Margaret’s Church was followed by a reception at the home of Mrs. Henry Kellogg Willard, grandmother of the bride. —John Henderson Photo. Our newly glamourous shoe salon . . . featuring . . . NATIONALLY FAMOUS FOOTWEAR Baby Calf AIRTRED $8-“ Baby Calf t J*S5 $12-95 Genuine Alligator *22’*° ' 1/ Black Suede *14“ GoZrf or Silver Kid $10.95 Slavonian 'dnoe&ol (JotM. 1029 Conn. Are. RE. 4829 * I If you wait till fur-coat weather, you may have to pay more money. Prices are going up, so why not toke advantage of our low prices. Come and choose from our large collection of famous furs. Black Dyed Persian Paw_$175 i Grey Kidskin_$185 k Chekiang Dyed Lamb_$195 ■ Dyed Squirrel _$245 r Black Dyed Persian Lamb___$395 Dyed China Mink_$495 plui tax Matter Furriert Since 1921 I I | End Vacations Mrs. Edward Kohner has returned after spending the summer in Atlan tic City. She also visited in New York before ending her vacation. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Simon and their three young son* are back after spending the summer at Mar gate, N. J.. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gassen heimer have returned from a vaca tion in California. The latter's mother, Mrs. Sallie Weinrich, also Has returned after spending the summer in Atlantic City. Mrs. Cecelia Michaelis and her daughter, Miss Virginia Michaelis, and Mrs. Milton 8. Kronheim have returned from a vacation in Cuba and at Miami Beach. Former Resident Is Visitor Mrs. Nora Pepper Palmer is visit ing Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hoyen iij their apartment in Cathedral Man sions. Mrs. Palmer is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Pepper and was a debutante in Washington when her father was a leading correspondent. He was one of the founders of the Chile-Amer ica Society and served as its presi dent until his death. Mrs. Palmer was executive secretary to her father during those years and with him lived in Chile much of the time. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyen will enter tain a small group of guests at tea this afternoon for Mrs. Palmer. Mrs. Palmer has been with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Alexander C. Wall near Phila- i delphia and will move with them to i Buffalo where Mr. Wall will continue i his worlf as engineer. Mrs. Wall and her small daughter,! Nancy accompanied Mrs. Palmer to! Washington so that Nancy might visit her great grandmother, Mrs. John O. Evans before the family moves north. * $uk Iff <5cW> . . with High School BL end Collegt Girls |BR§ Fashion-conscious girls, here are |jaB the furs you've "dreamed all ^BF through school about" . . . beau tiful, lustrous fine quality pelts in coats of top style potential! Prices you can afford! Choose your favorite fur and price from these modestly priced beauties.. Mouton-dyod Lamb Coati... *100 Dyad Russian Marmot Coats.. >175 Platinum and Kaffa-dyod Cbakiang Lamb Coats _ >195 Natural Gray Kidskin Coats... >220 Natural Spotted Cat Coats_ $220 Natural Sbaarad Raccoon Coats... >450 Prices Pius Tex CffiPGf ACCOUNTS INVITiD iir#: pi MINK Now and Then In 1907, smart Wash ' gtonians were selecting their elaborate stoles of Mink with muff to match from Sperling, and in IQA7 Cnsrlinn’t Afl+h A ■wtu'n/w. I sary year, farsighted women of this era who select the new modes in Mink know also that it pays to buy from a reputable and experienced furrier. Sperling has been the chosen family furrier for nearly three generations. 1907-1947 40th Anniversary ( Sperling Furs & &iGiamJ^jTov/Yi f W,TM 77ELENE W* r BE A FA8HION MODEL!” ' * * New classes are forming now—-*t SOUTHEASTERN UNI VERSITY—to begin the evening of Thursday, Octo ber 16th. The sr.hnnl ia nnHer the direction of Mrs. Gladstone Williams. Run way technique is SOUTHEASTERN f*U8ht by Pr0‘ SOUTHEASTERN fMgional models UNIVERSITY —on the runway in the Hotel Raleigh. Hairstyling and make-up instructions are given in regular professional salons. Etiquette and social coun seling are taught by a charming, gifted and titled lady. Exercises and posture are taught by a famous physical culture instructress at the Emile Health Club. Classes are lim ited. Enroll tomorrow—at, South eastern University, 1736 O ST. N.W., phone NA. 2668. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ « YE/HO—ME?" Helene * * * isn't asking a question—she’s merely stating the title of the most enchanting baby booklet which will be sent free-of i! charge to any r~ ^ mother-to - be y wno aesires u. If you are ex “. pec ting a WH0"'A1E9 baby — and live in Wash ington, or its suburbs, simply mail a postcard to Box 1512, Main Post Office, Washington, D. C.—and a copy of the booklet will be sent, to you as a gift. The booklet is filled with the most, fascinating ideas— and is so helpful. It. actually lists about 1,800 names for babies, horoscopes, birthatones and flowers. Send for your copy today. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ « COMETTHINO TO CROW 1 ’ ‘ ° ABOUT!” Indeed this is something to crow about—a won derful "Special”—at a tempting price —especial ly when food costs are so high! Plan to enjoy the "Im it. leriamCrub ^TDtfUncIl 5 special” — fea S€A GRILL »u£i % o - DONNBLLS SEA GRILL every Friday—from 12:30 a.m. to midnight. It consists of Clam Broth, Imperial Crab, Fried Scallops. Saratoga Potatoes, Mexican Salad, Rum Bun. Bread and Butter and Coffee or Tea. Yef. all of this for only (believe It or not) 65c. You'll enjoy the interest - ing nautical decor . . . and all ot their deliciously prepared seafood.-. The menu is studded with all kinds of appetizing delicacies . . . fish, fowl and steaks. Stop in while shopping—or after the theater. Ask the head waiter to seat you a' the Captain's Table or in the Shlp'. Cabin or in any of the other Marin - Dining Rooms. 1221 and 1207 1. ST. N.W. > ^ ♦♦♦♦♦♦ « A DMIRING GLANCES! * * * Let your friends and family compliment you on your beautifully finished silver plate that was serviced for you by the SCIENTIFIC PLATING COM P A N Y —w e ! 1 Known lor nnc workmanship anc A trained represen tative can give yo> a free estimate at your home. O —take it to 3611 M ST. N.W., on. block past Key Bridge. « POOD, SHELTER ANT * * * A STOCKINGS" — the' seem to be three vital wants in e girl’s life these days. YouH flnri the last, a special con cern of the S T E L O S REPAIR SERVICE — where snags we STRUM e r a d 1 cated from your hoBe. And! They will even do small job* while you wait. 2nd floor. Velati Bldg,, 904 G ST. N.W Phone NA. 8442. ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦ “ TJEAUTY MARRED B". • X U8tlPBRnOOOf HAIR" frequently cause* one to de velop an inferiority complex. How * ever, a few visits * to MAROARET • E. SCHEETZE. INC.—will remove both the unnec weary nair—arm the complex. Their "Multiple Eleetrolysls Method” 1* vouchsafed by doctors. Treatments are given in absolute privacy by expert electrol oglsta. Call them tomorrow. They are also offering "Specials" on their fine permanent waves. On Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday—between 0 ajn. and 4:30 p.m.—they are offering their 017.50 "Creme-Oil Immanent" at $13.50 . .. and their $15 "Jive Star Oil Permanent” for $10. Take advantage of these sav ings—during those hours. Open evenings. 1145 OONK AVE. Phone NA. 3626. A. ps-sssssaassaaasssssg j IT'S A DATE! j ; Indeed it is! In foot—two dates! October 2nd and Octo ber 3rd. On those two days I there will be matinee ond e*e- 1 j ning performances of the Con necticut Avenue Fushion Show —ot 2:30 p.m. and 8 30 p.m. (both days) ... in the ballroom of the Moyflower Hotel. The title of the fashion show *is "The Runaway Bride"—and it tells a story in eight scenes. Besides the loveliest of fall ond winter feminine foshions—there will be enchanting clothes for infants, little tots, and teen agers—all "modeled" by odor , able children, whose parents hove graciously lent them for the benefit, which will be the biggest fashion show ever staged in Washington. 1 ! Proceeds from the sale of tickets go to the Smith College Club of Washington—for their 1 Scholarship Fund. Tickets ore $1.25, including tax—and can he purchased at the ticket desk on the Mayflower Mezzanine from 10 o.m. to 5 p.m. doily— 1 I or by telephoning Dl. 1343. “ A NNIK MALKAS—designs * * * custom-made gowns and suits—with exquisite taste and per fect fit for all figures — both young and ma tronly. Her stu dio is located • O 1I1U XV, OU11C i 2fl. Telephone her for an ap pointment a t EX. 1073. MALKAS ♦♦♦♦♦♦ << A/TERRY CHRISTMAS!” ' ’ * m What? In Septem ber? Never let It be said that you are one to put off to the last min ute that all important task of choosing your personal Christ mas cards. Do It now — and have time for gift shopping ^ later. This year ^ the choice of (gNCwaDo Christmas cards at BREWOOD Is larger and more distinctive than ever. Some are so beautifully executed that they will be as welcome as a gift token. All are designed to carry your Yule greetings to young and old, serious and frivolous, masculine and femi nine. Have them personalised with your name . . . and make them truly yours. Order them NOW— and have them addressed and stamped and ready for mailing EARLY. 1217 O STREET North west. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ “ TF YOU WANT TO FEEL ‘••-1 RELAXED—and if you want to lose weight—go to the STAUFFER. SYSTEM for a series you can t * reduce all over—or In spots. The rhythmic motion of the Stauffer Lounge Table correct* posture, remold* the figure, soothe* nerves and stimu late* circulation. There are two restful Stauffer Systems, now In Washington—the Original salon at 7420 CONN. AVE.. opposite the Ice ■•alace. Phone OR. 2746. And mother salon at 1732 EYE ST. N.W. (Take elevator to second . door.) Phone RE 7330. ♦♦♦♦♦♦ “ IT ALL DEPENDS ON * * * A YOU!” On how badly you want to lose weight! The EMILE HEALTH CLUB Is offering a "Nine Day Wonder Course" for only 020 — to help slim you A rmm /iiiinlrl V rss. ■ day course bn- ru|. — * elude* mas sage, exercise*, steam cabinet and machine*—and you take the treatment* on # con secutive days. There are other courses, too. Gymnasium work outs. 8wedlgh massage. All super vised by trained operators. Enroll 'omorrow. 1321 CONN. AVI. Phone DI. 3016. 4 ♦♦♦*♦♦ 1 « TTS SUCH FUN TO SEW!" • • • A ^ you love to design clothes—you can make yourself a really handsome winter wardrobe, provided you own a sewing machine. Get on* at CAP ITAL - ABBATT vhAr* t.h«v Hava a large number fcL of portable Bee- r» * known makes) ABBATT that ham been newly reconditioned, rebuilt with new motors and control*, and fitted out In brand-new luggage carrying cases—complete for only $4980. Term* u low u IS t month— with one year free service guar snteed. See them tomorrow, 917 P ST. K.W. Phopt RE. 1900. Also at 1231 H 8T. N S, Phone AT, 7358. Sundays or nights, call <50. 0029. - A