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I-1- 32-A SUNDAY OaklanD Ctibunc DECEMBERS, 1926 LIS. RIND EE I days, has been advertised for sals by the city board of education. Many of the older residents of the -city who were boys and girls half a century ago, received their first lessons in the old building. The old building has been replaced by a modern new structure that', is sobn to be enlarged. flffiEESflAD UPRIGHT SAYS 5TORENOTS0LD Shaping Babies' Faces to Assure Beauty Urged Berkeley Yule -Tree Looted of All Decorations Stamps Needed On Yule Gifts, Says Uncle Sam 17 DIVORCE CRASHES I See Bicycles for Christmas.

Suggestions" Want Ads. WJTHIN WEEK Slid BRITAIN QEORGE WASHINGTON may have thrown a dollar across the Potomac river at one time, but that feat does hot in any way imply that bis pictures on a two-cent stamp will earrry ten pounds of prunes to one of your cousins in Iowa, Gifts of Quality and "SANTA ROSA, Dec 11. A long drawn out Jury trial over the prices to be paid 23'landowners on the Santa Rosa-Healdsburg highway for land taken by the state for the improjoeraent of this stretch of the Redwood Highway will be unnecessary as a result of an agreement reached today whereby both Custody of Child Awarded to Wife of Millionaire Samuel Upright, sole owner of Upright's yesterday denied as unfounded rumors alleging that the department store, situated at Washington at Thirteenth streets, during the past eleven years, had been spld. "As is usual in matters of this sort. I.

as the person naturally interested, have been xme of the1 last to learn that wild rumors of this character have been circulated for several days at least," Upright said. "Not only is this report untrue Air Ministry Unable to Find Remedy for Increasing Aerial Accidents. IJERKELEY, Dec. 11. Vandals with none of the Christmas spirit which merchants in the Berkeley Downtown Association had hoped to inspire in all college city residents are sought by the police for "looting" a big Yule tree at Center street and Sliattuck avenue.

Officials of the Downtown Association reported to the police yesterday that lights and ornaments had been taken from the tree. The trec is a "nutural" Christmas tree, planted in the square at the intersection of Berkeley's two business streets, and each holiday season is illu-minnterl with vnri-colnretl li slits. Potato King. 1 1 1. ONDON, Dec Lady Walburga get urges that a racee of beautiful people, free from physical defects, be created through parents shaping their1 infants1 faces soon after birth.

She proposes that a special profession of sculptural nurses be trained for this purpose. "The art," she -says, "is now known only to some Indian tribes of Mexico There, the gereat Spanish families call in an 'mammy' when child is born to shape its plastic head, features and limbs. "The many women who are sculptors or draw would st once-know where to correct baby defects. We have surgeons now who can restore features to their former shape after terrible defacing accidents; why not, therefore, mnrll hxhies?" sides will submit the whole mattei BAN FRANCISCO. Dec.

11. mi. i ii i This is the GSJ grief that the postoffice fares every Christ- superin- lendiDl of to a board of arbitration. The By JOHN GVNTHER (Special Cable to The Oakland TRIBUNE and the Chicago Daily Mews.) LOXDOX, Dec. U.

England plan of settlement, it Is understood calls for the appointment of an and without the slightest basis of Site ION POOP CUTLEITY 'is :4 1 164B 1 TELEGRAPH I AVKNUH 1 perturbed by a cumulating series tact, but it is moreover true that 1 arbitration board of three which have not the least intention or de a i 1 s. com- of shocking airdisa.ters, especially will fix the amount to bo paid for the 70-foot right-of-way strip 0.. 1 1 plained today RAZORS POCKET KNIVES CARVERS SCISSORS and MANICURE SETS TABLE KNIVES 'The mere sight I since Air Minister Hoare has had i to admit that he has been unable to "find any panacea." Almost at jthe actual moment of the nir min of his picture on a stamp gives Just -week after the filing, of a complaint, Mrs. Elyse C. 1900 Pacific avenue, was granted a divorce' today from Frederick ITasings Rindge millionaire San I Joaquin valley potato king and I scion of a distinguished southern California family.

Th decree was signed by Judge Timothy Titzpatrlck and Mrs. Rindge, was given the custody of nlne-months-old Frederick Rindge. While the property settlements ere made out of court. It 1 turned that the wife also obtained "title to theformer Rudolph Spreck-ls mansion purchased by Rindge isters speecu, anotner royal air force plane crashed in the second fatal military air accident of the week. It was the fifth accident sire to dispose of the business.

"My business experience here In Oakland the city of destiny and opportunity has convinced me that tremendous things are in store not only for myself, but also for other business enterprises. "Instead of planning to get out of business, I am planning to create more business by extending the facilities. We started here 11 vears ago with 18,000 square feet of "floor space. We now have 30,000 square feet approximately three-quarters The property affected reaches from' the Steele tract' north of Santa Rosa almost to the end of the Healdsburg highway south of the Russian river bridge. Salinas Will Sell Pioneer School SALINAS, Dec.

11. The old East End school building, an educational landmark; here from early LEGION HI CONTRACTS LET I I stamp will carry i'ft I anything from mtmmmmmmm a nerklie for Uncle Ed to a hook on 'Pinochle Playing for Left-handed People' of an acre. A new elevator has just been Installed and we contemplate providing numerous Improvements next year. "We are here to stay and share in the bright prospects of Kastbay." See Our Windows for Cousin Arthur from Oakland to Muncie. Ind," 'Wagner said, in sixteen days and Hie eighty-first this year.

The significant statement was made in the House of Commons last week that 32 per cent of this year's crashes occurred in planes built before 1917. Also it is alleged that of fifty- Ilaf squadrons in service 23 are equipped with planes of out of date design. On the other hand. Minister Hoare says, the number of accidents this year is smaller than and it is the sad duty of the post office to inform Uncle Ld and a little more than a year ago for 150,000. WINTERS, Dec.

11. The vision of a new home Is not far off for the Winters American Legion, according to announcement made by Charles Graf, commander. The Consin Arthur that if they will forward a little more postage to Oakland they will receive their Mrs. Rindge testified that r.ar husband humiliated her by dis-charging her servants and her personal nurse and excluding her from the home at Stockton, where he contract for a new hall has been ever before If compared with the Christmas presents. let to W.

K. Fait of Woodland. total flying time and that the pro 'People don want their friends portion of accidents to flying hours paying for their own presents, Our Low Rent Makes Our Prices Lower Open Evenings Until Christmas is tending to decrease. (Copyright. 1928, the Chicago Daily Newi.) and by spring the new building, which will cost In the neighborhood of $15,000, will be ready for use.

The building project Is being financed by the Tolo county board of supervisors. consequently it is their duty to be absolutely certain that the amount of postage on their packages is WRNITUKB CO. Monterey Business Man Leaves $36,000 correct before dropping them in the mail chute. Otherwise, there will be a delay of from three to ADELINE and ALCATRAZ ten nav in delivery. Senate to Probe U.

Ship Sales BT UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE TO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON, Dec. 11. Mem now resides. She says he told her he didn't love her any more and frequently refused to speak to her. The couple separated on August SO.

They had been married six years and a half, the ceremony having ien performed at Stockton. March It, 1920. Corroboration of Mrs. Rlndge's story was given by her maid. Miss Carrie Merrill.

Ry if ay of Additional light on Rlndge's attitude toward his wife. Miss Merrill Mid that she herself had framed a photograph of the baby 'and had given it to the father on i'his birthday. He took It, she declared, and threw it down on the desk and Bald, "That's some of my wife's stuff. I don't want anything to do with it." SALINAS, Dec. 11.

The estate of Jenlehari Oda, Japanese businessman of Monterey, la estimated at $36,000 in a petition for letters of administration filed here yesterday by his widow, Osae Oda. Oda died last Sunday In a Monterey hospital as the result of injuries he sustained the night before when a car in which he was riding with five others skidded on bers of the shipping board will be Invest Your Christmas Savings Club Money In Lasting Gifts of Comfort called ibefore the senate committee ORPHANS GET GIFTS. ALAMEDA, Dec. 11. Scrap books made by the girls in the music and needle classes of the Alameda High school will be distributed to orphan children of the city Christmas day.

Miss Jessie Knowles and Mrs. A. S. Craig, supervised the work of the girls in assembling the books. Monday to explain their plans for disposition of the United States lines.

Senator Jones. Republican, Washington, chairman of the commute, announced today. the county road near Saucito hill and upset. riti Saint; tllUUglH tllitt jyu sjoremowvouji save, aim jiiuin in in trie Linnstmas oiuo win aiciaie ine piace wnere your expenuituiea ib iu be made. 7ti'fiwl IOU nave mueea proven your reaiijauuu ui uie vaiuc ui tmixty Bavins.

wJMiM Now prove vour realization of the value of thrifty "Stems? xtinags is me son 91 jurs. ai. Jv. Rindge of Los Angeles end is said 5 to have Inherited four million dollars on his twenty-first birthday. Mrs.

Rindge was represented by Attorney Theodore Roche. Danger 'Don'ts' Told to Insure Safe Christmas I I HER Most Wished -For GIFT Come out to the store that can gi ve you the biggest values for your money. Your SAVINGS have been earning interest for you during the past months now you will receive here an increased DIVIDEND on your EXPENDITURES. i -feu. San Jose Fire Chief Urges Caution Against Blaze at Yule Trees.

BAN JOSE. Dec. 11. "Warning lire anft injury from Christ, mas trees and decorations was Is Where is th woman who woul not thrill at the thought of such a wonderful gift? 10 MONTHS TO PAY Make Your Selection NOW! You will finfi that good Christmas furniture is not prohibitive in cost herev Our buying facilities are the equal of any store in this locality. Our rent and overhead expense is the lowest in the bay region.

Our volume of business so great that we can accept "a very small margin of profit on each sale. RE-INVEST, your Christmas savings funds at the Ashby. We can sell the better grades of furniture at lower prices than the high rent stores must charge for only ordinary qualities. "You Can Do Better at the Ashby" Jysued. today by Fire Chief Charles jfiummer.

The chief warns the public against Christmas fires, which he ays may easily turn the Yuletlde spirit Into tragedy, with the following lists of VDon't set Christmas trees near pen fires or gas Jets." "Don't use' cotton or paper for artificial, snow; use mica or metal "Don't ass candles to light Christmas trees; use electric lights a spotlight focused on the tree. "Don't be careless about matches rand smoking material at any time, when near the tree. Ion't leave Christmas trees in the house after the holidays; they dry rapidly and become a great fire menace." Nil) ff 1 I lO 1 mm wmm An Ideal Gift! Occasional Chairs $21-50 i I. J6WC Lew 10 for Cash Perfect Blue White DIAMOND Perfect Blue White DIAMOND 'Moorehead to Seek Re-election in 1927 The first official announcement of the 1927 April municipal cam. palgn was Issued today by Com-' rnlssloner W.

J. Moorehead. who stated that he would run as a candidate for re-election to his present position. Moorehead has served i one term. He was assigned to the department of finance when first taking office, and has held that oo 00 75 $150 You will find it difficult to secure a more attractive gift than one of these occasional chairs and you most surely cannot find a value like it elsewhere.

The coverings are tapestries, Jacquard velours and madras very, very pretty all-over patterns. The frames are of solid birch, mahoganized. A group of these chairs are on display in one of our Alcatraz avenue windows A sparkling beauty, set In white gold mounttng. Triced to give exceptional value, $1.50 DOWN PAY tfEXT YEAR 1S-K. white gold, lacy effect mounting of exquisite beauty.

Most beautiful blue sapphires at sides. Wonderful value. $3.00 DOWN I'SK YOLl CREDIT position ever since. chool Well Is man1 9 fi(Wi' i. Perfect Blue White DIAMOND Poisoned; 2 Held BT TTFTTCT PEEiS LEASED WISE TO THIBtTKE WARSAW, Dec, 11.

Athol and his brother, Sam, 18, "were itld In custody here today on charges of poisoning a well at a country schoolhouse at Mount Tabor, Indi Thirteen of the fifteen pupils, of the school became violently 111 after drinking water from the well. .00 noo Newest pattern 18-K. white gold mounting. Lovely hand-carved design. Priced unusually low.

$2.50 DOWN 10 MONTHS TO PAY The Gft for All the Family a Suite for the Living-room 3 PieCCS RS "ie lu'te Picture bove has proven popular p. as a Christmas Gift. The value is far greater than the pictured WouId indicate because it is one of our own crea-psssf tions, designed and built in our workrooms. Our great Jffl A EZ( saving on rent and other overhead expense is reflected in 4Jr tne low pricing. Rich, lustrous mohair with reversible cushions of brocatelle, damask or tapestry affords exterior' Convenient Terms beauty in this group that will instantly win your ad-10 Off for Cash miration.

But it is in the hidden construction that Ashby superiority plays such an important part. Nowherevelse can you obtain a suite its equal at the price. Every detail as to materials and workmanship is carefully and painstakingly handled to guarantee to you a permanent and satisfactory investment in luxurious comfort and striking appearance. A gift that will not only please all the family on Christmas morn, but will continue to do so through the years. Perfect Blue White DIAMOND Perfect Bine White DIAMOND Chosen By Star Lodge, O.

O. F. Samuel Hughes was elected noble grand of Evening Star lodge No. 26S, L-O. O.

F-, at the last meeting. Other officers include: (B. T. Enagg, vice-grand; A. McElhatton, secretary; Earl Nelson, treasurer, and William Crowhurst, trustee.

long term. Amendments to the by-laws were Introduced, and will be acted on at the next meeting. Radio Cabinet 00 150 00 $250 Choose one of the ma hogany radio cabineta you please the radio fan. A most adorable 18-K. white gold, lacy effect mounting of perfect workmanship; with diamonds at sides.

$3.00 DOWN Many other very attrac Set In exquisite solid platinum mounting, with hand-carved lacy effect and blue sapphires at sides. $5.00 DOWN 10 MONTHS TO: PAY tlve designs now ready for Christmas giving. Other Cabinets priced np PAY XEXT YEAR HERCULES to $42.50 This Wonderful Spanish Dining Suite Is All Genuine Walnut Table, 5 $138-50 chairs and Arm Chair Perfect Blue Whits DIAMOND 20000 -In beautiful, 18-K. white gold, prong mounting, artistically carved and band pierced; with sapphires or. emeralds at sides.

IP HERCULES. Dee. 11. Mrs. Jo-sis Poinsett was an Oakland visitor Thursday.

"Mrs. 8. Cullen entertained a number friends at bridge at her home on Friday afternoon. M1. Lt Fernandez enter.

talned the Wednesday Bridge club this week at the home of Mrs. Thomas Fernandes In Pinole. Mrs. FHegueria and Mrs. Wm.

Hughes entertained friends at nine tables of bridge -la-Pinole hall on Friday afternoon. Mrs. Willard EiU of Walnut Creek rlslted her mother. Mrs. Emma Herculas, during the week.

$3.50 DOWN PAY IX 1027 LOOK FOR THE NAME CREDIT ua sr 13 Convenient Terms' 10 Cash Discount' suite pictured Is genuine1 -walnut throughout with the single exception of the. table top. -where bea-fltiful matched veneering is employed to give a better selection of grain and a more artistic effect. Typically Spanish in design and finish, there la a rare beauty developed in this suite. The silver and maroon polychrome decorations blend admirably sWlth the Spanish walnut finish.

Wrought Iron ornamentation In color ind parquetry panels for drawer pulls hinges are features of Spanish cabinet work that are cleverly employed. Other Dining Suites, more than 75 different styles, ranging in price from $5850 for 5-piece group to $1500 fot'a JO piece suite. WSMKmSB Other Perfect Blue-White Diamonds Priced Remarkably Low on Our Easy Terms to $3,500.00 When Buying a Diamond Don't Overlook Our 16 Years of Confidence and Prestige SONORA JEWELER 478. frmtx wear SCUMS snNORA. Dee, If.

Mrs. A. G. n.p gatehered a group of matrons for a 00 party in her home. le ruexta Included: Mesdumes MmiMon, lid Rehm.

C. H. Llv. i 'uti, Thomas Hender, Oeorge ri'fen. Helen IViT, May Gould, 'f.

It rn. flxsnk McPhereon, in l'uuinoa and Fred Irving. U'l A'.

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