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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 14

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M2 BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE, NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1933 Christmas Party Given Grcenpoint Children by Police Catholic Big Sisters of Boro Entertain 6,000 at 3 Movie Theaters ABRAHAM ABRAHAM 14 Wh () I tiring the Kiddies in for a Hide on the Merru-Go-'Round Still on Toy Floor Seventh, East m. 7 i si: Ml it 1 FOR MEN It was Christmas all over again today for the children. The "second Christmas" started today when the Crime Prevention Bureau, Unit 8, of the Police Department and the Brooklyn Catholic Big Sisters feted about 7,500 children at movie parties. Children of Greenpoint were "partied" at the Mcserole Theater, 723 Manhattan by the Crime Prevention Bureau unit. More than 1.500 youngsters assembled at the theater for the party wTiere Mickey Mouse and other movies were shown.

After the performance all the youths under 12 assembled at the Greenpoint Y. M. C. 99 Meserole where Lt. Thomas V.

Burke, commanding officer of the unit, played Santa Claus. He was assisted by Clarence B. Phetteplace, Y. M. C.

A. director, in distributing gifts and serving refreshments to the group which numbered approximately 500. Another 6,000 boys and girls were the guests of the Brooklyn Catholic Big Sisters for their annual movie party. Some came from institutions, but the majority came from homes where parties, even Christmas parties, are virtually unknown. Institutional groups present included the St.

John's Home, for Girls and the Bacred Heart Social Service. The theaters were the Rivera, St. John's Place, near Kingston the Carlton, 7th and Flatbush and the Savoy, 1515 Bedford used through the courtesy of the Randforce Amusement Company, of which Louis Frisch is president. Miss Helen McCormick. president cf the Catholic Big Sisters, and the Rev.

Peter Fox, moderator, addressed each group. The chairman at the theaters were Mrs. Eugene W. Davis. Mrs.

James Ryan and Miss Theresa Cosgrove. 325 Warm Overcoats 100 COATS USUALLY S25 125 COATS USUALLY 29.95 100 COATS USUALLY $35 kPECIAL purchase a manufacturer's surplus. Coats that look more expensive fly front Chesterfields, double-breasted velvet-collared coats, big burly coats with belt all around, and single and double-breasted box coats with or without half belt in back. Fabrics for which you'd ordinarily pay the higher prices soft fleeces, velours, boucles, kerseys all warmth-retaining, without too much weight. Oxford gray, dark blue, Cambridge gray, brown.

Sizes 34 to 44 for regulars, shorts, longs. 250 Two-Trouser Suits 16 Brooklyn Firms Add $68,408.06 to Family Welfare Yesterday's snowstorm proved a boon to the Citizens Family Welfare Committee in its campaign to aid needy families in getting work as more than 2,000 Brooklyn men were given snow shoveling jobs by the organization. Additional contributions to the organization gave more impetus to the drive when it was announced today that 16 leading firms and organizations have donated subscriptions totaling $68,480.06. The highest average contribution per employe came from the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, where the average was placed at $6.15 per person, Today Capt. Conrad Willemse, formerly a member of the Police Department, who has been instrumental in the apprehension of many criminals, was to speak aver WNYC at 3:45 p.m.

in an appeal for funds for the committee. The donations of 16 Brooklyn firms announced yesterday were: Brooklyn Edtson Company $45,785.42 New York Telephone 10,867. IB U. 8. Navy Yard ladditlonall 3.789.35 Kings County Lighting Company 2,689.07 Brooklyn Union Gas 1,485.

fiO Williamsburgh Saving Bank. 1,200.00 REPLACEMENT VALUE $35 $40 THIS SEASON'S PATTERNS SINGLE AND DOUBLE-BREASTED fm mm mi Wm VZisi: Rough crepe 11 4 lingerie; sizes I Hostess dress in monotone crepe; TYLE-PUNCH! Pep punch! Person- beaded collar; 14 fT t0 20, mm' ality-punch Dresses that are definite- Q. jfj ly gay, young, with individual touches and trimmings that make you look like TP I yourself made more charming, and not like every girl you meet on the street. mm Dresses that are fresh out of the tissue mTiTwf Pi paper of their boxes-never been tried X. 'i on, just waiting for you to step into one fJp A and feel" like a smart, bright girl.

Sun- SfH fr day nights, street and business frocks. Il Jq "1 Sizes for Misses and Juniors. Third 1 igf' i Floor, East. Jl i Colorful printed m- I rrcpe blouse; plain Jr lWl if skirt; 14 to 20. Jr jJ i i MwSw' fit jr.A JL HE end of one of the best clothing seasons we've had in years finds us with lots of grand suits in which we haven't complete size ranges.

We've grouped them all together at this one low price. You'll find all sizes, all colors, many patterns enough variety and enough suits so that you're sure to find several that will more than satisfy you. The most popular patterns and colors wide stripes, narrow stripes, checks, unusual plaids, mixtures and plain weaves, in Oxford and Cambridge grays, browns, blues but not in every size and model. Sizes 36 to 46 included, for regulars, shorts, longs and stouts. $1 charge for alterations.

Second Floor, West 842.50 oouin urootciyn savings 6cranton Lehigh Coal Company The Greater N. Y. Sav'gs Bank The Prudential Savings Hamburg Savings Bank The Lincoln Sav. Bk. of B'klyn F.

G. Shattuck Company Blrauss stores Corportion E. J. Trum, Inc. Greason Son Dalzell, 635.55 494.75 405.00 312.50 272.19 239.00 200.00 177.50 130.00 Also 75 Fashion Park Suits, 1 Trouser, Reduced to 26.50 Fred C.

Lemmerman, chairman of the Queens Relief Committee, has announced that the quota of to be raised by that group should be reached by the end of this week. To date the committee has collected $331,184.71. By areas this amount has been raised as follows: Western Queens $141,963.00 Central Queens 75,316.28 Flushing-North Shore 64,552.88 Ridgewood 33,005.46 Rockaway 16,347.09 Hyde Is Leader Of New u. O. P.

Club Charles E. Hyde has been named chairman of a newly formed Republican club in Port Washington. Other officers cMbscn for the coming year are Mrs. G. B.

Ross, vice chairman; James Horton, treasurer, and Leo H. Duer, secretary. MEN! Just 7 days to get in on A "Real Buy" in Shoes It is only fair that we give the men a "break" on the Banisters, Strate-Eights and Super-Sixes before the prices go up. We have been paying more for these shoes for the past two months. Before changing to the regular retail price, we decided to go below the present price level.

DIES OF HEART ATTACK August Stein, 61, of 35-14 94th Jackson Heights, died of a heart attack yesterday. Stein was on his way to business in Manhattan. He was waiting on the platform of the I. R. T.

station on Roosevelt Ave. at Elmhurst Jackson Heights, when he collapsed. He died before medical help could reach him. 4.89 6.89 SUPER-SIXES After January 7 they'll be 6Now STRATE-EIGHTS After January 7 they'll be 8-tfow The BANISTERS After January 7 they'll be 12-Now COAL NEWTOWN CREEK COAL and COKE he. CASH ON DELIVERY PRICES 9.89 1 I to to lOTons Tont or More 11.25 11.00 Ton Tons 11.50 11.25 STOVE 12.00 11.75 11.75 11.25 11.50 11.00 9.25 8.50 11.50 11.25 PEA Stand I 9 75 9 50 Domestic PEA RedA I'M 9.50 8.50 The complete stock in this group includes all sizes, every style in black and browns.

famous-name brands have been standbys at and with customers for years. This sale offers the chance of a life time, men and at this saving you should consider at least two pairs. Men's Shoes Second Floor, Central Building Labor Trimming no charge; extra labor BOc per ton additional for Manb. Bx. Prices subject to change without notice Nasnau County orders mibject to our ac-crptanre at perton additional Deliveries to B'klvn St Qns, Orders acrented from acts, on com.

bast, 1 Junior Misses' Af 1 printed crepe a. dress; 11 to 17. I 11 West St. EVergr'n -200 2.W Morran Ave. EV.

-3ftfl Brooklyn Gowanu Canal and 5th St. Farmer Ave. and 122d I.Aurelton a-anoo St. A I han. 1 Queem HHUide Jamaica (Office) JAtnaiea -f200 ftVOft Leavltt Flaihlnr (Office) FLnthfnr ABRAHAM STRAUS FULTON ST AT HOYT.

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