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Registration Plan Will In
sure Employment Local
Labor Call for Bids Ex
pected Near January 10
Work Starts Feb. 1.
. In order to facilltuto an curly
tart on tlio school building pro
gram, as overv.holmlnKly adouteil
hy the voter at a bond itmue cloc
tfon lot Tuesday, the Cfiamber of
i'omtnerec will be unked by City
Kcliool Superintendent K. II. Hcd
rick tit tkp over (ho registration
of nnpllcanui for work.
Many workers called at tho
school Huperlntondent'a office yes
terday and today.
Applicant will bo . required to
reglnter. the questionnaire Mating
their ftKtv length of residence in
the city and, county, married or
single, number of children o,- dc
pendcnUf, and If they have any In
come. "Th 'contractor will have tho
right of hiring and firing tho work
men, with the restriction that h II
labor be -local. Thi will bo the
strictest olauso fn tho contract.
ItoKlfrterlng labor at tho Cham
ber of Commerce will lift a heavy
burden of dot all from the Hchool
authorities.
Hid Call In January.
It In expected that the call for
bldfl will be made about January
10, and according to Frank C.
Clark, fluporvlftlng architect, actual
cohtru(-tion work will tart In the
httfh Rt'hool building about Febru
ary It. ,
. At much preliminary work at
post lb to will bo done, uch oh ex
cavAtlm?, (,'radlng. otc. This morn
ing plana were underway for (Hk
Khiff the wwer nyatem. Difficulty;
wut experienced In 1 locating the
main ii-wer of that vlcii.tty, tho I
city making tho search.
To .-ipeed up tho drawing of the
plaim.' Architect Clark will have
most of the draughting dune In
Tort In ml and will leave tomorrow
" mj mini nit; wwrn, iuree m eiK'ii
dritiighmnteii will to put oh the
tiiHk Hurt Icoiit, Mt It until f Itilulifd.
Vrellmiimry plans for tho Oak
dfilo street high echool have been
completed. Tho .building will be
ronntruotod of ntccl and cuiicroto,
without a truKH In tho atructure.
' Uothfo In Tnic.
The type of architecture will bo
modem Gothic, with a minimum
of ornamentation. Thorevlll be
. two main ntranecn.. Tho build
ing will bo fireproof throughout.
The . building will contain o
bo.VM gymnaHlum, with a Heating
tapucity of 11(10 people. Tho uu
Attorium will have a Heating 'U
yt.ac.ty of 1200, fllghtly larger than
any theater in tho city. In theno
department will bo held lmkot
ball gam ot, graduation exorclncn,
lilgh Hchool pi Hyp, and all other
jHcnool runctlotiH.
t Tho oak treos on tho nlto will
t(be utilised in the landscuptng of
the Hchool grounds, and there lx
ample npace for parking and a
high P?hool nthletle field.
It Is expected to have the build
ing completed and roudy for oc
cupancy by tho opening of school
next fall.
EVENT OF SATURDAY
f- " . ;
Members of the locul dancing
contingent nro looking forward in
keen anticipation to tho commu
nity bull which take place tomor
row night. Tho epaelouN ballroom
of the Oriental Garden has been
necurcd for tho Oceanian and iuukIo
of tho modern typo will bo pio
vlded by Dam 1'rovuM and h.n
urchoHlrn. Kpeclal entertainment
feature!! have been arranged by
Chairman Jan. Lively, including
'several ptnno selections by an en at
ern coin pone r and novelty dunoes
with prizuM for the more fortunate
; member of the crowd.
In addition an attractlvo table
ramp In to be awarded as a holi
day gift during the evening.
.Tiekctn for the affair may be
purchased nt tho clumber of com
merce, T'alnicr's Music IIouso or
Jarmin ft Woods Irug store. Pop
ular prlcen will prevail and the
entire proceeds of tho dunce will
'lib to worthy local' charities.
r- : .
. S IJNOLL'ui, IC0L 19.'
4"net CJuynuo screen netress. ope
ruietf on ycKtcnlay for -appendi
cltU. had a fairly comforlnhle
.night and hor condition today
venn pronounced good by her phy-hlcinn.
ENVOY TO NETHERLANDS
PASSES PEACEFUL NIGHT
Till; HAGUK, Hollonad. Dec. 19
Un-Jlnrvll l..hn tll..b.ni .. It..ll
-rd H la tea minister to The Nother
landn, amed tf peaceful night
after an operation yesterday, but
he Is naturally very weak. Mrs.
LMekenm remained all night In the
Red Cross hospital where the
operation was parformcd.
Gifts for Everyone at Mann's
Thousands of Gifts Are Awaiting Your Selection
YOU Need Not LoOk Further: Surely this will be an advantage to those who
have so much shopping to do and so little time to do it. Your troubles are half over the moment you walk into this
store brimming over with the Christmas spirit. Our selection is broad. Our prices are moderate and back of it all
stands cur reputation for carrying only merchandise of dependable quality. Read this list of suitable gifts and then
' come in and let us help you solve your gift problems.
Handkerchiefs
The Gift That Always Pleases
Adorable printed and embroidered pure linen handkerchiefs
in snow white and pastel colors. The smartest gift handker
chiefs in Mcdford, especially so at this very low price. Your
choice :
59C ea 2 for $1.00
Another group of snow white and colored gift handkerchiefs
of pure linen. These consist pf dainty prints and embroidered
numbers packed three in a box. Extra special for Saturday at
in a box for
59'
MANN'S, MAIN FLOOR
Montag's Boxed Stationery
$100
Saturday at Mann's $1.00 will buy a box of gen
ulna Montag's Stationery. A beautiful gift box
filled with thins fine quality writing paper. New
shades, new sizes and best of all It's Montag's. the
finest of all boxed stationery.
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Gift
Suggestions
Yardley's $q50
Bath Bets ...
Lanchere 00
French Soap 1 bol
Pig Skin Sj- 95
Sport Gloves JO
Children's r
Jewelry eji
Rubberized o
Aprons O
Rich Velour o . qq
Floor Pillows 1
Salt & Pepper 0
Shakers -Oyv
.
Christmas Seals
Cards Paper
and Wrappings
' MAIN FLOOR
- : u l
Decorative
Cushions
for Gifts
One of the best gift Items In this
store are these beautiful rayon
cushions In rich pastel shades, deep
pleated flounce and decorative ap
plique trims. These good-looking
cushions are in assorted sizes and
chapes and well filled with, first
quality Kapok. Your choice Satur
day $49
ea.
Linen Towels
A splendid yet Inexpensive gift are
these dainty pure linen guest
towels at 59c each. They are all
embroidered in colored thread and
have a contrasting colored border.
Why not a gift box of two of these
towels?
59'
ea.
MAIN FLOOR
Golden Poppy
Silk Shirts
If you really want to give the men folks something
worthwhile, something that you know they will ap
preciate why not give HIM a GOLDEN POPPY
SHIRT. These super-flne shirts are of guaranteed
washable silk in such smart pastel shades as blue,
tan, peach, green, and white. All sizes.
$495
Ea.
Men's Dress Gloves
Men's lined and unllned gloves suitable for either
driving or dress wear. These good gifts are of pig
skin, suede, mocha, buck, or goatskin. Choice of but
ton or zipper style. All sizes and shades.
$145
to
MEN'S SECTION, MAIN FLOOR
Kiddies Felt Slippers
What little boy or girl would not love a pair
of these warm felt slippers. They have a nice
soft sole and are fleeced lined. Sizes 2 to 3
and priced, per pair
$129 t $175
1 and 1
Infants' Dept., Main Floor
Leather
COATS
Make Wonderful
Gifts
Did you ever think of what
a marvelous Christmas gift a
leather coat would make es
pecially If it comes from
Mann's. These we are fea
turing for Saturday are In
the popular short length and
' shown in all the good colors.
$139.5to
New Silk
Lounging
ROBES
Before you select her robe for
Christmas see these beautiful crea
tions at Mann's. Here you can se
lect a pure silk lounging roge In
either the pullman or collie coat
style In a deeply frinried model or
one that is plain tailored. All the
newest shades and a complete
range of sices. Choice Saturday
$095
SECOND FLOOR
Visit TOY LAND
on the 2nd Floor
''25
00
SECOND FLOOR
Tea Aprons for Gifts
An Inexpensive gift that any wnen would appreci
ate. A tea apron of fast colored English print or
voile. Thre come trimmed In dainty bits of lace or
tape. Your choice Ssturday at Mann's
$1.39 and $1, 50 o o
SECOND FLOOR
Children's
BATH
ROBES
For the kiddles' Christmas
what could be more appro
priate than one of these
Beacon flannel or quilted
rayon robes. They are
adorable In style and col
or and so comfy.
$2.95
$4.95
Sizes 4 to 14
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SECOND FLOOR
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There's Sheer
Delight in This
Gift Hose
You'll be sure of thrilling the feminine heart
with a gift of hosiery and you will find it
easiest to select such a gift in our hosiery de
partment. Of course, we have the newest
shades in all grades of silk hose from chiffon
to heavy service and in silk and wool sport
hose. . You may spend any amount you choose
on this ever-desired gift.
, From Service
Weight to Sheer
Chiffon, Priced
S 49
1 ' to
S50
-sW Pair
Women's Holeproof Hose
$195
Another marvelous gift hose Is this hole
proof number of pure thread silk In chif
fon weight with a narrow French heel and
picot top. This fine stocking Is full fash
loned and comeo In all the new shades in
cluding off black.
PAJAMAS
of Fine Rayon and Lovely Silk
3-Piece Rayons
Your gift list should contain pajamas especially these
three-piece affairs of fine rayon. They are the smart
est we have shown In years, new styles, new col
ors, and such a low price. These sets consist of
coat, jacket and wide French trousers. A I) sizes
Crepe de Chine
Those who prefer a silk pajama should see these glo
rious affairs of fine crepe de chine. They are trim
med in dainty lace and oh, so feminine. New shades
and of course all the popular pajama styles. Yet they
are not expensive.
$g45
SUIT
$9? and no9? mm
MAIN FLOOR
A BEFORE CmSTMaS
fmm.
Why Not a Coat for Christmas
Why net take advantage of this before Christmas sale of coats and buy that coat
you have wanted? A Christmas gife you'll enjoy for a number of seasons, as these
fino garments are of all-wool materials in rich broadcloth and tweed. Fur trimmed
models and plain tailored styles, coats for spcrt and dress wear in all colors and
sizes. Buy your new coat now!
Every Coat Now V4 Off and Less
$29.50
$35.00
$39.50
$49.50
$69.50
Coats
Coats
Coats
Coats
Coats
r "THE1 STORE FOB EVERYBODY
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EVRY GIRLS'
COAT IN STOCK
NOW REDUCED
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Va
$14.75
$19.75
$24.75
$35.00
$50.00
off
Regular
Price
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