Detroit Free Press from Detroit, Michigan • Page 5

5 Hell's Heat and Helicon9 Ice Fail to Move Old Discobolus Piscus Thrower Still Poised on His Pedestal Amid Charred Ruins of Western High THE DETROIT FREE PRESS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1 935 board stood beside a door beyond which was a cavity In which blackened debris smoldered. The debris was all that remains of Western High School's records. Excavating in the black glacier that had once been the school's files, the salvaging crew uncovered the sole surviving item, the safe. Its fused doors were opened in the presence of Ivan E. Chapman, Western's principal, and the contents were found to be intact.

Because of the destruction of the IFiniiioiinfittuiiiio records, Chapman said, all students and their teachers will have to be Since 1898, when Western High School was completed, Discobolus, the discus thrower, had been perched on his pedestal In the fover, threatening to heave his pcWd dinner plate at the first displeasing face to loom in the main entrance. When salvaging crews penetrated Wednesday the glacial pile that was Western High School until fire destroyed it Tuesday morning, they found Discobolus facing them. He was festooned with Icicles. He had lost an index finger. But he was still threatening to bounce that dinner plate off someone's Neither the heat of Hades, nor the ice of Helicon had disturbed the plaster Greek about whose pedestal was charred and glacial behind the statue were a half-dozen heaps of melted silver, all that was left of the trophy case.

Fire's freakish behavior was further demonstrated by the fact that interviewed and attempts will have to be made to establish, proper credits. "For college entrance qualifications," he added, "we will have to give them letters telling college authorities that the records have been destroyed." While the salvaging crews explored the ruin under the supervision of Ivan Mitchell, former head of Western's Commercial Department, the 1,700 pupils and 49 teachers of the school resumed scholastic activities in Cass Technical High School. Cass has a stu Great savings abound in the February Sale, which draws rapidly to a close next Saturday night. But don't lose heart. There is still time to capitalize on them.

All you need to Jo is to select the articles you need, pay a small amount down, and meet regular monthly payments out of income. Do this, and save yourself future regrets! It's the modern way to own the things your heart desires. A DUIieuu iwcuu, tieuous to the destroyed trophy Cape, was Ullinancu. mot uui'Eii" dent body of 4,200 and a faculty of 133, and the addition of the Western group necessitates the use of every available Inch of the buildings, including storage rooms and the auditorium. Following approval of Mayor Frank Couzens Committee on Public Works, the Board of Education Wednesday submitted an application to the State Planning Commission for a tl.uw.uuo project to replace the building.

Frans Hals Exhibit to Close Thursday Institute Show Visited by SSfiOO Persons Dptrnlters will have their Inst NEW FASTER. SCHEDULES TO CALIFORNIA You can leave Detroit at 12:29 p. m. and arrive at Lot Angeles 11:50 the same evening. Or you can leave Detroit at 8:59 p.

m. and arrive Lot Angeles 8:10 a. m. 228 MICHIGAN AVENUE Trlrphonr CnHillur 09O0 mmemmmmr i in i iinmicap far fjfKl ft! 1 i i i 5 I 1 i JJ; I "III I opportunity Thursday to see the MSTMolMrii' Sal widely praised exhibition or Frans Hals paintings, now on view In the Detroit Institute of Arts. The Museum will be open free from 1 p.

m. to 5 p. m. and from 2 P. m.

to 10 p. m. More than 55.000 persons have viewed the exhibit. Institute figures show that nearly 12,000 of these visitors paid the 25-cent admission fee. The others were admitted free.

"Our experiment in self-supporting exhibitions is a success." Dr. William R. Valentiner. institute director, said. "When the Common Council could not appropriate funds for the exhibition, we decided that the Detroit public had sufficient interest in the arts to support such an exhibition.

"Now It appears likely that the show will nearly pay for itself. This public response means that our old Choose Your Own Cover at Only 11 Tube-All Wave SilveFtemie master exhibitions need no longer This 2-picce suite is worth every cent of 119.00. At 98.50 it's the highlight of our February Furniture Sale. Think of getting a custom built suite, covered in your choice of upholstering, at only 98.50. It seems almost too good to be true! Designed on simple, grace, ful lines, Honorbilt construction throughout, with rich, solid mahogany frame.

Notice the unusual treatment of the arms. Davenport measures 76 in. Ask to look over our many samples of mohair frieze coverings. f9 Down, Balance Monthly; small carrying charge be dependent on private backing or public appropriation. For the future, we may count on more exhibitions of similar caliber." NATIVE Bank Ex-Manager Indicted by U.

S. Emll J. De Baeke, 42 years old, of 10323 Mack former manager of a branch of The First National Bank at Mack and St Jean was one of 20 persons indicted Wednesday by the Federal Grand Jury before Judge Edward J. Moinet. De Baeke is accused of embezzlement of $4,140 in bank funds.

The other indictments were against 16 IBa'adliDii Carpetnuag Rely on Silvertone to bring you the finest develop, ment in the radio world. This powerful 14-tube radio gets American and foreign stations, police calls and amateur stations. Has automatic volume control, tone control, shadow tuning, and dual speaker. 10.00 Down, Balance Monthly; small carrying charge Generous Trade-in Allowance i persons charged with having vlo-i lated the internal revenue and immigration laws. Epstein Explains Holdings of Pfeiffer Brewing Stock 9,12 and 15 ft.

wide, some 18 ft. Square yard Alfred Epstein, vice president of the Pfeirfer Brewing testified PRAISES NEW YORK Mm. F.lliott R. Spangler is the uife oj a California physician. She likes IS'eui York.

explains uhy: can't thank you enough for your courtesy to me on my recent trip to Mew fact, the friendliness of Hotel Mr.Alpin always does so much to make my visits Kant both pleasant and interesting." From thn primtt film olto Mr Alp We-thank Mrs. Spangler for her letter and her permission to publish it in part. It indicates that thotiphlful people do appreciate our 100 service large, luxurious rooms, fine food and ultra-eon. venient location. These features also make the economy of Hotel MeAlpin doubly attraetite.

On your next visit to New York may we expect you? JOH.X J. OFXFLE, ManagMr frem from from $250 $4 $450 SINGLE DOUBLE TTIN-BEDDED PMC I Aa lntretinji folder fallrdMrrfMns; AIX tb iMMTM of Hotel McAlpia. PImm write for H. HOTEL "Thm Cmntrm of Convntane" ROADWAY at 34th STREET, NEW YORK CITY Imported Table Lsiiiips Broadloom carpeting that is better in every way firmer weave, thicker wool pile and greater range of colors. Guaranteed against moths for 2 years.

Over 20 colors, including jade, Castilian red, briar, ashes of roses, taupe lake, most all in 9, 12 and 15 ft. widths and many up to 18 ft. wide. Complete Installation Services at Moderate Cost Wednesday before Gordon E. Tap-pan, assistant attorney general in the Investigation of distributors of Pfeiffer beer.

Epstein, a stockholder of the Pfeiffer Products which was taken over by the present firm, was not to have had any interest in the present concern under an agreement made with the State Liquor Commission, Tappan said. Epstein told Tappan that he new controls 92,000 of the 366,000 outstanding shares of Pfeiffer brewery stock. Epstein said that after the commission ruled that stockholders of the Products Company, could not own stock in the new firm, he and his associates sold their stock to the Paul Dodge Chicago brokers. He said that firm failed to complete the deal and the stock reverted to the original owners. i .1 OP i I mm complete Dresden china finished bases with stretched ilk shades, Italian alabaster in agate, white or canary, and glazed or mat finished pottery bases with decorated parchment shades.

jj wUnerii JJf 7 4m n.un.4 Quantity HR 1 a i I if 11 PAY FOR You can figure you're almost 20 to the good if you get in on our February Sale price. All the latest im. provements have been incorporated in this Prosperity range. The new built-in funnels and more efficient aluminum burners actually cut your gas bill. Robert-shaw heat control, slide-out broiler, fully insulated oven and broiler and all porcelain enamel exterior in black and ivory.

5.00 Down Balance Monthly, small carrying charge jDecial Doilies, Scarfs, Vanity and Bridge Sets Fine linens, organdies and cottons in a tremendous assortment of lovely pieces, many beautifully embroidered. Check through this list and stock up at great savings! Guest Towels, Linen 25c' Embroidered Laundry Bags 39c Organdie Sets, 5 pieces 49c Linen Scarfs 59c Linen Vanity Sets, 3-pc. Cotton Scarfs 19c Cotton Vanity Sets 19c Embroidered Cotton Doilies 10c Embroidered Bridge Covers. 39c Embroidered Bridge Sets 49c Embroidered Linen Bridge Sets 1 .49 rS A FACT Old Farm goes farther. An ounce of this heavy-bodied rye does the work of an ounce and a half of ordinary rye.

That's because it's real rye made by the famous Old Overholt distillers, and naturally ripened 16 months in wood. YOUU. LIKE THE PRICE. TOO! All Sold H'llfcm Iht Slate Subject to Michiga Salee Tarn of ms cornea PENNSYLVANIA STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY Modernize Buy and borrow under oe roof and one loan. $100 to $2,000 on the most liberal terms under the NHA.

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