Indianapolis News, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 April 1920 — Page 2
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THE IffDMHAPOIIS XEWS. WEDNESDAY, APBIL 28, 1920.
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ToW heir*, owner* of the on the north side of Thirty-
fourth street between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets, were notified {that Tuesday night by the board of school commissioners that the property was the most dsefraMe as a site for the proposed north side high school and that unless the property could be
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obtain the rafloe. Three
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lure would be erected, at a cost that probably would not he less than $2,000,906. An appeal was made to the owners to do a * puoiic spirited" act by selling at as reasonable a
price as possible.
Improvement* Moat Seeded-
A committee comprised of Bert S. Gadd, E. U- Graff, superintendent of schools, and George H- Rickes, superintendent of buildings and grounds, was appointed to confer with Snider and Rota, consulting engineers, as to the moot needed building improvement work. Mr. Snider reported in detail the repairs and ganeral improvements needed at all buildings and showed that the total cost would be $m,0C9.‘ He surested
mat mu appropriation «»•
would go a long way toward putting the school system with the exception of the high school buildings, in a
satisfactory condition.
Mr. Graff read letters from the teachers In which appreciation of salary increase* was expressed to the superintendent and the board and assurances of continued co-operation in school work Were given. lie reported (hat the additional Salary of $160 a month for the next two months would go only to supervisors and assistant supervisors, normal school teacher*, directors of practice, building principals and assistant principals elementary teachers, attendance of floats and vocational teachers on fall time. The increase, be ss d. would not be
given to special directors, high school principals, normal school principals, supervising principals, clerks, stenographers, members of the military department, assistant teachers In the j high schools or vocational teachers on part time.
lla**WB to Lay Cornerstone. The board voted to request the Grand Lodge of Masons of Indiana to lay the cornerstone of tho new academic building at the Arsenal Technical Schools on the afternoon of Centennial day. June 7. The board voted also to extend an invitation to all fraternal orders and to citizens to be present at the exercises. Approval was given by the board to a recommendation from Mr. Graff that the high school bands and military units take part*in the Memorial day parade. _______ WOMAN DIES OF BURNS. Mrs. Mettle Riddle's Clocking Caught Fite From Open Grate. {Seeds! to The Indiaespohs New*] PRINCETON, IntL, April 28.—Mrs. Hettie Riddle, age fifty-one. who was severely burned at her home south of Oakland City several days ago when her clothing caught Are as she was standing in front of an open grate, died at the hospital here yesterday.
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Important Thursday Events in Smart Apparel
Special Emphasis is Placed on the Wonderful Group of Stunning Suits We Have Sacrificed the Major Part of Our Profit in Order to Make Values Truly Exceptional
The Latest and Approved Fabrics
Styles for Now and Summer Wear
The Values are Most Unusual
UNQUESTIONABLY THE SEASON'S SMARTEST STYLES Eton Suits Ripple Suits Flare Suits Braid Trimmed and Embroidered Suits Smart, Handsome Taitleurs CHOOSE EARLY THURSDAY FROM THE SPLENDID ASSORTMENTS
MOST OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY Sale of Skirts
NEWEST PLEATED EFFECTS IN FASHIONABLE PLAIDS AND STRIPES.
A better akirt event, in x point of quality and value has not been noted this season. Allwool models, with gathered tops in straight line sport styles. Skirts with fancy pockets, belts and button trim-
mings.
11.75
INCOMPARABLE VALUES IN THIS Sale of Dresses SATINS, TAFFETAS, GEORGETTES. FEATURED NOW, SECOND FLOOR, AT Superlatively beautiful styles and qualities; values would sound incredible. Etons, Russian blouse, redingote, draped tunic and panel effects. Navy, black and all the summer shades.
The Most Wanted in Millinery NOWAre the New and Charming xt nn rr i Navy laireta Hats—6.50
Direct From Fifth Avenue
*r\LAIN, accordion pleated or embroidered effects, /^and in combination with novelty braids, are to
Close-fitting Models Broadside Pokes
be found in
Drooping Shapes Soft-brim Styles
The trimming effects are French flowers and fruit, open flue ostrich, novel embroideries, ribbons and ornaments. Wonderful Choosing! Typical Wasson Values—6.50
(Wasson’s, Third Floor)
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The Time for Them Has Certainly Arrived—And Now a Remarkable Sale of 369 Wash Dresses Beautiful Styles for Girls—for Juniors—Sizes 6 to 14 TT/ITH the return to milder weather, the need of comfortable, serviceable playtime and school yy frocks asserts itself anew. To every economical mother, this sale points out a worthwhile opportunity. The dresses are in stripes, plain, plaids and combinations, in the newest styles.
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All of good quality gingham. Regularly priced 3.75 to 4.95.
In pink, tan, brown, blues, greens, buff, combinations.
(Wasson’*, Fourth Floor)
Best Quality Faille Luster Silk Poplin -1.38 ^ Choice of 40 pieces of this staple. Practical dress fabric at this reduced price. The manufacturer’s wholesale price today is 1.50 a yard—our price to you Is 1.38. Colors include:
Navy ^1 id night Sapphire ('open Old Rose
Tan , (irsy * Hrd Brown Green
Taape White Prune Quaker Black
For Sports and Summer'Wear White Silk Tricolette We offer for sale Thursday 5 pieces of beautiful white Mignonette tricolette—all silk and 3$ Inches wide. One of the most popular fabrics for spring and summer wear. Regular price, 6.98.
Regular 2.75 Quality Rich Black Satin Strong, durable quality of soft dress satin; a wonderful dr a p t n g quality. 800 yards . at this greatly reduced price. All silk, and 86 Inches wide. (Wasson's, Third Floor)
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Women’s Superior Phoenix Silk
Full fashioned, all pure silk stockings. High spliced heel, double sole and toe. Reinforced garter tops. Beautiful silk hose that are shown in all the wanted spring colors—black, white, Havana brown, Russian calf, dark tan and gray. (Wasoon’s, First Floor) 4g^. fMi r'
2.60
The Beckoning of a Truly Remarkable Opportunity
■■Bfy Regular 4.95 and 5.95 qualities Philippine Undergarments Envelope Chemise—Nightgowns
Beautiful Lingerie Blouses *2 and *3 Might Easily Have Been Half as Much Again Choose now for summertime wear. No woman ever has too many blouses of this kind. They are tailored with the daintiness of careful stitching and sheer, fine fabrics. BATISTE ORGANDY VOILE , DIMITY LAWN COMBINATIONS and trimmed with the daintiest of laces, tiny tucks, pearl buttons and stitching. On Sale Tomorrow, Thursday—Second Floor—$2 and $3 /
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Made of soft white n a I a sook, hand made a a d hand e m b r o id- 1 ered, the edges are finished with tiny scallops and the trimmings consist of hand embroidered sprays and punch work. (Wassoa’s, Fourth Floor)