Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 August 1939 — Page 2

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4 ‘OLD-TIMERS’ OF CITY POLICE : FORCE RETIRE

Officers - Whose * Service i Totals 100 Years to £1 Take It Easy.

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Four police officers, with service rgcords. totaling more . than 100 _yéars, ‘have returned to private life following Safety Board approval of their retirement or resignation. Sergt. ‘William Dever, 70, has been retired after 37 years of police servigs, 25 of them as a sergeant. He joined the force in August, 1902, was in the traffic division for seven years and was assigned to humane society service in 1931. He lives at 203 E. 22d St. “as a humane society officer, Sergt. Dever cared ‘for many- destitute families and underprivileged children, supervising distribution of food dnd fuel and helping to pro‘vide’ medical care. He was injured seriously 11 years ago in a police

car crash, remaining in a hospital for four months.

Dever Intends to Rest

L 8% > Now that he is xetired, Sergt. Dever says that he 11 “take life easy and rest up right here in In+dianapolis.” : i Patrolman Oscar. Merrill, resigned, ‘is 63, and was. appointed to the {force in 1906. He was assigned to {the humane [society in 1908, and {was named on the flood roll of {honor for his service in the 1913 ' flood. : - : + From sergeant in the humane society: service, Mr. Merrill was promoted to lieutenant in 1917, but ‘suffered a nervous breakdown and retired until 1921. Much of his later service was as a traffic officer iat Ohio and Meridian Sts. He was : appointed City Court bailiff in 1926. Mr. Merrill is active in lodge work and -is a Past Master of Prospect 1 Masonic Lodge. He lives at 1218 | Woodlawn Ave.

t Woman’s Work Lauded

Mrs. Mary Cantlon, 3105 Kenwood Ave. has been retired after| almost 20 years of service. She . was born in 1874 and was appointed ia policewoman in October, 1919. In December, 1921, she was made a matron of police and was assigned service in the women’s part of He City prison. % i8he is credited with having Been the adviser to many prisoners as-

ed to her care and a factor in their social rehabilitation. | “During the past two years Mrs. | Cantlon has held the rank of pa-| trolman third class.

#. Mrs. Baker Joined in 1918

Mrs. Emma Baker, 70, jcined the | force as a policewoman in June, 1918. Most of her service has been with the juvenile court. In December, 1925, Mrs. Baker was one of several policewomen reNired | ‘by Safety Board order because of lack of funds. Court action, however reinstated ‘all of them. ‘ Baker’s service has been con“Hntious since then. Recently she has Served as matron in the women’s part of the city prison. a Baker lives at 512 N. West t -

BUILDING BOUGHT BY SMITHER FIRM

3~W. A. Brennan, Inc, today anfounced sale of a two-story building at 420 S. Meridian St. by Henry - €: Smither IIT of New York City to ‘the Henry C. Smither Rdofing Corp. of Indianapolis. ¢ The property has a Meridian St. frontage of 35 feet and a depth of 135 feet. The building will be modernized by the new owners, according to Joseph E. Mattingly, roofing company president. Originally owned by Henry C. Bh hei I, the property passed to s heirs upon his death in 1930. ‘While Mr. Smither I founded the roofing company, the property was a separate possession and was not connected with the company. The roofing company which is no longer in the hands of the Smithers has been renting the building just purchased.

HOOSIERS WILL GET $739,000,000 IN LOANS

Times Special \

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.—Indiana’s share of the $38,000,000 avail-

able for loans to tenants for farm purchases in the fiscal year 1939- | 40 is $739,582 the Farm Security| Administration announced. The average loan is expected to be $9000, FSA officials said. i |

When canapes are in order | Reliable Deviled Hamisthe | | perfect, ready- prepared : read Its spicy, igiguing : tread elights _ the palate. It’s a good idea to have a supply on hand. .

Be sure to insist on

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COOL Enough to Wear Now! NEW in Fashion for Fall Wear!

New Romaine* Sheers In Brown, Wine, Black, Grotto Blue or Green

With Frosty-White Duco Dots

° S # ~ * Rayon

Paris-smart, these new duco-dot sheer Rayon Romaine frocks serve a two-fold purpose. They inject new life into your summer wardrobe and also give you and early start toward your fall wardrobe. Note the tailored, tapering, lines and careful details of these dresses. Expensively trimmed to give you fashion assurance. We sketch the “Coat dress” (left). A swing skirt style with lace and velvet bow trim (center) and another “Coat dress” with Dutch boy pockets, (right).

Sizes foriJuniors, Misses and Women in the Group

—Downstairs at Ayres.

You Get Extraordinary Comfort and Style!

“"Bel-View" Nurses’ Oxfords

The shoe that is designed especially for those who desire neat, tailored footwear. Particularly adaptable to the needs of all active women who ® spend many weary hours each day on their feet. An outstanding comfort shoe value at an outstanding introductory price. Black and white only.

Sizes 41; to 9—Widths AA to E

A. Scientifically proportioned back — provides snug fit and prevents heel slipoing.

B. Built-up arch insuring maximum support. Keeps the foot normal. ’ C. Soft, quiet and durable rubber heels. D. Patent-protected Meta-Tarsal essential to easy walking.

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E. Cushion sole nrovides a soft velvet tread and absorbs the shock of walking,

F. Good quality leather soles. selected for flexibility.

Carefully

—Downstairs at Ayres.

Lots of Hot Weather Ahead for These

MEN'S SLACK SUITS

Crisp and cool as a summer breeze—easy to wear and easy to launder! Handsome new shades in airy Hopsacking that harmonizes prefectly in slacks and shirts. Buy this smart sports- 9: 69 wear in matched or contrasting combinations at $1.69 for TWO-_ PIECE ENSEMBLES. MEN’S SIZES: SLACKS 29 to 42,

SHIRTS Small, Medium, Large. COLORS:

Natural, Green, Sun Tan, Navy and Teal.

... and a Great Group of

SANFORILEp

i Seki $ -00 RA

Men, here’s ae and VALUE and COOL COMFORT—all at a price that’s: very, very low! You can choose an assortment that assures you of getting just what you want. They are cut full, and sanforized. shrink-proof. Choose your correct size and don’t worry about washing. Seersuckers, tan nubs, woven - checks, cord stripes and tan ‘overplaids. Waist sizes 29 up to 42. : Downstairs at Ayres.

' and embroidered tops.

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Pep Up Your Jaded : Spirits With a New

Copies of Higher Priced Models

$7.00

Fall styles go “High Hat” and Ayres

Downstairs Store brings you copies.

of all the smartest styles. The back of your head is covered with these perky little hats. You'll find Postillion crowns, casual brims, bustle backs, side rolls and turbans. Trimmed in satin, metal, ostrich, Joi and ribbon. Head sizes 22 0 23.

Black ‘Brown

Green Wine Navy .

: ~—Downstairs at Ayres. =Downstairs at Ayres.

NEW for FALL! Fruit of the Loom

RAYON SATIN SLIPS $1.00

New fall styles in Fruit of the Loom slips. Californias V, lace, tailored Bias and 4gore styles with plain and embroidered hems. All lovely rayon satin and rayon diener for fashionable wear. Sizes 32 to 44 in the group. Colors in Tea Rose, White and Black.

—Downstairs at Ayres.

CLEARANCE!

SUMMER SPORTSWEAR

(or 2 for $1. on Women’s Play Shorts ___59¢

2-Pe. Play Suits ___._.__59¢

Women’s Slacks _.._.___5%

Women’s Sweaters _____59¢

Suede Coed Shirt

Broken Sizes and Colors i

PLAY SHORTS

Women's play shorts in yellow and brown. Button sides with

Peas Sizes 12, 14

SPECIAL AUGUST SALE! “BABELAMM” PERSIAN FUR

‘Fabric COATS

$15

Very Sort) at—

Now you can choose a real QUALITY Persian Fur Fabric Coat—with worlds of Fashion newness—at a price that’s startingly low. “Babelamm” is made of imported wool to simulate the deep, soft luster of real Persian Lamb. A warm, durable coat in new 1940fitted, swagger and boxy styles. Has quilted lamb’s wool inner lining to keep you warm. Wear it to the office, back to school or for general utility wear.

U se Our Long-Term Layaway

FULL-FASHIONED . Re aw Chiffon Stockings ® Ringless Construction! ® Strictly First Quality!

B50¢c

Here's a real treat for women who love beautiful, sheer chiffon hose! 4-thread, pure silk to top, ringless construction chiffon hose "with picot run stop and picot tops! Also reinforced heel, sole and toes, too! Every pair is full fashioned, every pair is FIRST QUALITY! Sizes 814 to 1014. These smart summer shades in the group:

® » Animation! ® Brisk! —Downstairs at Ayres:

CLEARANCE!

Cotton Fabrics

In Gay Summer Prints . Gay ‘summery printed cottons in bolts and remnants of sheer and heavy goods.” Your choice of many weaves, patterns and colors. Yard

i4 SUMMER COMFORTS

Reduced to this clearance price while these 14 S comforts last. Cotton filled and covered with light ground batiste.

LACE CURTAIN PANELS

Three attractive patterns to choose from. All first quality 42 inches wide, 2 1/6 yards Jong. Friday

only.

“NEVATERE” SHEETS

A very limited quantity of these famous sheets. 81 ne wide . yor 99 inches long. A Friday

bargain. | Ba

PERCALE PILLOWCASES

These very fine pillowcases at the price of ordinary pillowcases. 42x38%. Ea.

"MATTRESS PROTECTORS

Quilted mattress protectors in a limited oa 0 thy. Friday bargain sale. 54x76 inches.

PRINTED FLOUR SACKS

8 cleverly printed designs in these sturdy flour g: ‘sacks for innumerable uses around the’ house. :

: While 180 fast.

—Dowastatrs st Ayres.