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Kraftex ALUMINUM AWNINGS • rermanencr • Variety of Colors • Any Size— , • Any Shape ■ • Quick Service LOWEST PRICES IN TOWN • Sm our complete line of storm windows and doors SOSTHERN Venetian Blind Cr Awning Co. 8027 GEORGIA AVENUE RAndolph 0640 After 5 P.M.—SH. 0821 The Hecht Co. Woriiinyton Only Will It Rain Tomorrow? Consult This Reliable WEATHER PROPHET Boxed Quaint, practical, surpris ingly accurate. The two children come out when the weather is to be fine. The witch comes out 8 to 24 hours ahead of rain or snow. Hardwood house, Swiss cottage style, dec orated with thermometer, elk's head, birdhouse, bird, etc. Optical Dapt. Street Floor Washington store only District Man Convicted Of Bribery Attempt ! A District Court jury yesterday j convicted a Washington man of < attempting to bribe two Metro- 1 palitan policemen to allow him to * operate a house of prostitution. The man, John Castle, colored,1 of the 1100 block of Ninth street N.W., was accused by Police Pvts. Billy H. Lemocks and Thomas J. Horrigan of offering to pay each of them $10 a week to allow him to operate. Pittsburgh Chemist Honored PITTSBURGH, Dec. 13 (>P>.— The Pittsburgh chapter of the American Chemical Society yes terday named Dr.- William A. Gruse as the winner of its annual award for outstanding service to chemistry. Dr. Gufse, adminis trative fellow of the petroleum re fining fellowship at Mellon In stitute was honored for basic improvements in the refining of gasoline. ...■■ ■ I Marriage License Applications Under D. C. law, couples must apply for a marriage license on one day, wait three full days and receive the license on the fifth day. Sundays and holidays are counted the same as other days. Ooldsborough Rick*. 84. 1807 4th st. n w„ and Mary Fltzhugh, 64. 1376 F st. n.e. Walter Hcnnlnghan. 1r.. 21. 497 L st. s.w. and Maggie Murphy. 20. 450 L st. s.w. James Burns. 25. 314 Virginia ave. s.e.. and Cornelia Lee. 28. 1440 W st n.w. Harry Dixon. 25. 470 M st. s.w.. and Sarah Robinson. 22, 1363Ui L st. s.e. Jonnte Tynes. 22, and Otelia Owaltney. 20. both ol Smlthfleld. Va. Alonzo Edwards. 40. 1424 A st. n.e., and Mary Tate. 45. 1807 23rd st. s.e. Andrew Hamrock. 23. 1707 V st. s.a. and Ruby Oavis. 22. Alexandria. Va Willie Bacote. 20. and Jessie Arthur. 19, both of 31 K st. n.e. Hubert Carroll. 22, and Joyce Johnson. 21. both of 3570 13th st. n.w. Willie Shields. 19. 915 3rd st. n.w.. and Corrine Edwards. 18. 1153 16th st. n.e Samuel West. 23, 2517 Ontario rd- n.w..1 and Elaine Gibson. 21, 2031 Alabama ave. s.e. Gavlon Wamble. 33. Paragould. Ark., and! Thelma Llndgren. 29. Silver Spring, Md Kneeland Clemons. 29. 140 Uhland terr.l n.e., and Sara Stark, 31. 4811 Alabama! ave. s.e. Charles Jones. 21, 4900 Ayers pi. s.e.. and! Katherleen McCarter. 21, 6925 Eads st. William Clark, 24. Bloomfield. N J.. and Sheila Davis. 20. 6414 3rd st. n.w. John Barringer. 29. 1820 12th «t. n.w., and Frezell Golden. 3.1, 1113 9th at. n.w. Nathan Blake. lr.. 21. and Jeanette Mut arove. 19. both of 1724 10th at n.w. Mark Rybus, 22, Quantiro. Va., and Lois Dickerson, 21. 2230 13th st. n.e. Milton Oo>d. 20. Scranton. Pa., and Selma Rabinowitr. 29. 4819 14th st. n.w. Thomas McCollum. 22. 913 L st. n.w.. and ’ Florins Mobley. 19. 1222 2nd st. s.w. Gilbert Gibbons- 44. 2480 16th st. n w.. and Mariya Carlson, 28, 4201 Massa chusetts ave. n.w Arua Moore. 43. Soldiers' Home, and Xula Hobbs, 61. 1326 Congress st. s.e. Edward O'Conor. 21. 3601 Connecticut ave. n.w . and Dana Rorer. 19, 6416 Connecticut ave. n.w. William Johnson. 22. 16.15 11th st. and Juanita Bair. 17. 2814 Pomeroy rd. a.e. William Tabron. 83. Wilson. N.C.. and Mary McDonell. 23. 1342 Columbia rd.i n.w. Ernest Binnall. 21. Quantlco. Va.. and Betty Bailey. 18. 614 E st. s.e. Andrew Colandrea. 21. 404 G st. s.e., and Hattie Bailey 19. 614 X st. s.e. i Albert Wbite. .12. Leesburg. Va.. and Zara ■ Gordon. 25, 1200 Morse st. n e. Thomas Gray. Jr.. 31, 1817 Kendall st. i n.e.. and Kathryn Turner, *8. 954 Mt. Olivet rd n.e. Burbeck Gilchrist. 88. Alla ton. Mass., and : Dorothy 81arrow. 34. 3133 Connecticut ! Robert Hull. 32. 2225 N at. n.w., and Kath- ! leen Rutledge. 33, 2146 Cslifornia st. n.w. Alfred MUes. 22. Cresco. lows, and Joan Haupt, 20. 2918 P st a.e Anthony Boccabella, 27. 2723 Central ave.; n.e., and Doris Peeblcr. 31. 4916 4th st.. n.w. James Partor 21. Pt. Belvolr. Va.. »nd Columb.a Marcum. 18, Alexandria. Va John Lloyd, lr.. 24. 1113 I st n.w.. and1 Evelyn Hickerson. 19. 81" M it. n.w. ftamagl Wilson. 30. 745 2nd st. n.w.. and Georgia Wilson. 21. 1326 loth st. n.w. Program Announced For Yule Tree Lighting Neighborhood choirs, boy scouts, church members and the Pal isades Community Recreation Council will take part in the lighting of a Christmas tree at Poxhall road and MacArthur boulevard N.W. at 6 p.m. Sunday. Hugh Fuller, as song leader, and Organist Marvin Fewell will provide music for the ceremony, an annual event sponsored by the Palisades Citizens’ Association. Zed L. William and Zed l. William. Jr., Aactleneera SPECIAL AUCTION Fine, All New, Nationally-Known Silverware From Show Rooms and Factory ALL TO BE BOLD BT AUCTION AT t WILLIAMS*AUCTION HOUSE 918 NEW YORK AVE. THIS FRI. & SAT., DEC. 14th and 15th 10:30 AM. EACH DAY (CONTINUING INTO AFTERNOONS) FAMOUS NATIONALLY KNOWN MAKES, CHESTS OF SILVER FLATWARE. ELEGANT TEA AND COFFEE SETS, BEAUTIFUL TRAYS AND WAITERS, SERVICE TRAYS AND PLATTERS, GIFT PIECES, HOLLOW WARE, LAZY SUSANS, ODD HOT-WATER KETTLES, STEAK SETS, CARVING SETS, SUPPER DISHES, VEGETABLE DISHES COMPOTES, SMALL ARTICLES, SALAD SETS, GOBLETS, PUNCH BOWLS, LADLES, ETC., ETC. STERLING, PLATE, SHEFFIELD, CHELTINGHAM, ETC. PUBLIC EXHIBITION NOW TO SALE HOURS EACH DAY. TERMS, CASH. AUCTIONEERS' PHONE: NA. 2679 PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE! Fine Plate Glass MIRRORS Save up to $7.55 on these beautiful mirrors! f Stylet Ft am +0* AP Whith t, Chaaaal ^ | f J.V J Sale Prictd «t ... I JT Illustrat'd: Hit-Mil m«ho«a»p /row* *ilk tneide Gold Stripe. G-M FICTURtt • FRAMES • MIRRORS often's 1227 G Stmt N.W., WaohingtoR and ShirlingtoR, V«. Mm fhe PRICE is Wuk prices going crazy, it’s refreshing to find a way to save money on coffee. You can actually save from • pound...if you are "coffee-wise.” Look for Nob Hill at SAFEWAY! Nob Hill brings you a blend of the most expensive coffees in an inexpensive way. Here’s how it’s done. After Nob Hill is roasted, it’s rushed to your SAFEWAY Store still in the whole bean...then when you buy it,you grind it right there in the handy coffee mill. Freshly roasted...freshly ground... it’s so fragrantly fresh, it needs no vacuum ran. Time saved — expensive package saved — jr money saved. That’s the Nob Hill way. ‘ • I * SAFEWAY / L FRIDAY AT THE HECHT CO. WASHINGTON, SILVER SPRING AND PARKINGTON, ARLINGTON, VA. ■' i ’3“. if . ’ ”'4;' ; ’ l FAMOUS MAKE MEN’S AND LADIES’ T Manufacturers' samples! Closeoutsf Discontinued patterns! All by famous makers. All far below regular prices! Some reduced right from stock! Others that duplicate our regular much higher priced stock! All-in-all a terrific assortment of men's and ladies' luggage at astonishingly low prices. Perfect for Christmas giving. Because many are few-of-a-kind patterns and styles, not every piece will be found at each store. Any piece initialed free. Famous Tailored Ladies Hat Boxes, F. H. White Train Cases, F. H. White 21" Cases. Also many others at this sal* price. plu US Kessler Ladies' Train Cases, Kessler 21" Weekenders, Kessler 18" Overnights, Kessler 24" Weekenders, Lido Train Cases, Lido 18" Overnights, Lido 21" Weekenders, Lido 24" Weekenders, Mens Leather Club Bags. Kessler Hat and Shoe Cases, Kessler 29" Pullmans, Kessler Ladies Wardrobes, Kessler 26" Pullmans, Kessler 18" Fitted Overnights, Lido Hat and Shoe Cases, Lido Ward robes, Maximillian 26" Pullmans. »la> tax Kessler Jack-Knife Cases, Boretz Men's Top Grain Cowhide 21" Weekenders, Kessler 21" Tray Fitted Cases, Lido Jack Knifes, Lido 18" Leather Overnights, Lido 24" Weekenders, Lido 21" Leather Rawhide and Cowhide Wardrobes, Lido 29" Pullmans. 39.50 Boretz Men's Top Grain Cowhide 2-Suiters_$30 plu« tax Luggage, Street Floor, Washington and ParJcington, Arlington, Virginia; 4th Floor, Silver Spring frrrtrn._ . Kleber Luggage Reg. 2 for $35 2 pc 19 " plui tax Choice of 21" Week end Case with Ward robe or with 26" Pullman! Wheat or brown canvas, top grain bindings and handles. Solid brass locks. Big savings. **-— -1 WASHINGTON F Street of’7th Ope* Daily 9:30 to 6 PM. Qpee Thun. 13:30 la 9 PM SILVER SPRING Fenton A illtworth Opoo Daily-10 AM to 6 PM Moo. A Fri. 13:30 to 9:30 PM PARKINGTON ARLINGTON, VA. «eb* Rd. A Wilton Blvd. Open Daily 10 AM to 6 PM Moo. A Fri 12:30 to 9:30 FJML'