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DRASTIC REDUCTIONS All Shoes including our Summer Styles Cash and Carry Only . ALL SALES FINAL 1323 CONN. AVE. JUST BELOW DUPONT CIRCLE ■hAKU THUD Til I Q DU — Can ueaflord -to dine and dance-fonfahf-? Of course! Meet meaf-fteSfatler!* m FOR FINE FOOD—HERE'S <P I A GOOD SUGGESTION: 1 C Sring Lamb Chop Mixed k Grill, Bacon Slice, Chick j| an Liver, Sausage, Mush- j t . room, Broiled Stuffed | | ,-4 Tomato and Chateau Po- M P tatoes. ^ fMrfti hmgm at $2.00) .| Embassy Room I HOTEL STATLER V District Man Indicted On Murder Charge In Fatal Slabbing A man was indicted yesterday on a charge of first-degree mur i der, accusing him of fatally stab | bing another man on April 12. following an argument in a build ing where the two men lived in the 600 block of Massachusetts avenue N.W. The defendant, John D. Gift. 33, accused in the death of James E. Leftwich, 47, was quoted by police as saying he did not know what the argument was about— that he had been drinking. in anotner case, Roosevelt Miller, 45, colored, of the 1000 block of Twenty-fourth street N.W., was indicted on a charge of second-degree murder in con nection with the fatal shooting last month of Adam Lockhart, 40, colored, of the 500 block of Florida avenue N.W. Police quoted Miller as saying he shot in self-defense during an argument and tussle following a card game. Marjorie P. Gale, 32, of Alex andria, was indicted on charges of embezzling $600 from the Chicken Hut Restaurant, 427 Eleventh street N.W., while working there as a bookkeeDer. Several persons were indicted on sex offense charges. Lawrence P. Garland, 30, colored, of the 1400 block of Q street N.W., was in dicted on a charge of assault with intent to rape a 19-year-old col ored maid in an apartment build ing in the 4500 block of Living ston road S.E. Donald Shipley, 21, of the 100 block of Rhode Island avenue N.W., was indicted on a charge of carnal knowledge involving a 14 year-old girl. Harry L. Burger, 46, listed as formerly living in the 600 block of Sixth street N.W., was indicted on a charge of carnal knowledge involving a 6-year-old colored girl The indictments were among a total of 20 returned by a grand jury before District Court Judge Alexander Holtzoff. Fulcher Named Warden Of Area 32, Division D Prank Fulcher was named civil ian defense warden of Area 32, Division D, at a meeting of the Brookland Citizens’ Association last night. Edward Coffey was named his first assistant. Area 32 includes that part of the Brookland area north of Kearny street N.E. The association voted to sus tain the recommendation of the Education Committee of the Fed eration of Citizens’ Associations to keep the present status of Wilson Teachers’ College. The group met in the Brookland; School, Tenth and Monroe streets1 N.E. orore Tour Kugs in this Moth-free Sealed Plastic Bag ... CQS^ Wa^ *° s*ore V°ur ru9s • • • keep them dust-free, moth-free. Each bag holds €|~fl| o Vxlz-toot rug . . . two or more smaller rugs, according to size. Made with a zipper closure I Ml or ease of insertion. Made of heavy gauge plastic, chemically treated to protect your rugs. Zippered Heavy Khaki Rug Bags, chemically treated, for two rugs up to 9xl2-ft. size-$4.29 Kann’s—Notions—Street Floor ■ _ - 0 Save 50% on Cotton V »11 A w D m m Sizes 21x36 Inches ocaTTer Kugs ... iiPu,MF«ai * Loop pile, modern stripe cotton rugs, reversible rag and chenille rugs in this fine assortment. Because quantities are limited . . . and the savings so great . . you'll want to shop early for best selections! Choice of colors but not all colors in all types or sizes. No mail, phone or C.O.u. orders. 65 High-and-Low Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 30x54 in_were $7.95 Now $3.97 69 High-and-Low Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 4x6 ft_were $19.95 Now $9.97 19 Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 4x6 ft._.were $19.95 Now $9.97 39 High-and-Low Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 24x42 in._were $5.95 Now $2.97 12 Modern Stripe Cotton Rugs, 4x6 ft._were $21.95 Now $10.97 23 Modern Stripe Cotton Rugs, 3x5 ft._were $12.95 Now $6.47 4 Modern Stripe Cotton Rugs, 6x9 ft. ....were $44.95 Now $22.47 24 Modern Stripe Cotton Rugs, 24x42 in. ...were $5.95 Now $2.47 37 Modern Stripe Cotton Rugs, 30x54 in...-.were $9.95 Now $4.97 12 Heavy Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 4x6 ft. .. were $19.95 Now $7.99 6 Heavy Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 4x6 ft...-.were $15.95 Now $6.99 3 Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 6x9 ft. _were $17.95 Now $8.97 15 High-and-Low Loop Pile Cotton Rugs, 21x36 in._were $3.95 Now $1.97 50 Reversible Rag Rugs, 24x48 in. -- were $2.95 Now $1.47 27 Reversible Chenille Rugs, 27x54 in.__- were $2.95 Now $1.47 45 Reversible Rag Rugs, 24x36 in. .. ..were $1.95 Now 97c 41 Odd Lid Covers-were $1£0 Now 49e Kann’s—Rugs—Third Floor < See the supply of Moth Crystals in this Paras cope Jumbo Garment ’2.98 All you do is look through the little window that shows and measures the para supply! And you're always sure your clothes are clean and moth-free! Bags are of fume resistant vinyl, are stainproof and clean easily with a damp cloth. Jumbo Bag ... for 14 garments, $2.98 Dress Bag ... for 8 garments, $2.79 Suit Bag ... for 4 suits_$2.49 o dft I $5.95 Chests with 4-Drawers, of knotty pine construction. Top is 10x12", stands 27" tall. Smoothly qq sanded, $8.95 Pier Cabinets, with 6 graduated shelves from 9" deep to 6" deep. Overall size 1 4x58". qq Smoothly sanded _ ** $11.95 Credenxa Bookcases, made with six drawers down the center, three shelves at each end. Overall size 9Vix ' 29x36-inches_ *9.99 30-inch Innerspring Hollywood Bed Outfits Sale Priced.! ^ |p The comfortable, button-tufted inner spring mattress has sisal insulation and layers of fluffy cotton felt . Covered with blue and white striped ticking, fin ished with rolled taped edges. Box springs to match mounted on 6 mahogany-fin ished legs. Kann’s—Furniture—Third Floor $ V ♦ SPECIALL Y PRICED! ‘19.75 Five-Piece BREAKFAST SETS ... Sturdily constructed and sanded smooth, ready for your own decor. The drop-leaf table is 23Vix36" closed, opens to 36x42". Chairs have hardwood spindles and legs, knotty pine seats. Separately, Chain, $1.39, Table, $9.99 \ *23.95 Knee-Hole Desk and Chair Desk has 18x34-inch top, stands 30-inches tall. Made with 2 center drawers, 2 shelves on each end. Chair has double spindle reinforced base, semi ladder back. Both smoothly sanded. Kann’s—Furniture—Fourth Floor Metal Frame Roll-a-Way Cots With Innerspring Mottresses Sale Priced! Comfortable cots made with strong link springs, enameled angle-iron frame and legs that open automatically. Lock-arm fastens cot when not in use. The box-edged mattress is button tufted. 30" wide. The ideal cot for extra guests! Kann’s—Furniture— Third Floor