Evening Star Newspaper, October 15, 1923, Page 22

INEWPLOYED VETS CUTTOONLY 1,158 Number of Former Service Men in Hospitals Also Reported Declining. What the situation is today as re- gards the government's treatment of world war veterans was made public last night by the Vetera which feviewed the administration of Director Frank 7. Hines since he assumed office March 1 last. “One of the most important activ- itfes of the burcau,” suld the state- ment, “is tha rehabilitation, and for this nomination are to make ap- plication to the adjutant general, District National Guard, not later {than November 10, 1923. The candidate nominated from the local guard will take the regular en- trance examination in competition with guardsmen of other states be- ginning March 4, 1924, To be eligible for the " examination an applicant | must be an_ enlisted man of a unit | recognized by the federal govern- ment, and on the date of admission have 'served not less than one year as such, be between the ages of nine- teen’and twenty-two, and not less n five feet four inches in height. Snlisted men of the National Guard v submit educational certificates a view to admission to the Mili- v in the event that all Yacancies are not filled by the regu- lar entrance examination. This examination is kes | by enlisted men Bureau, | a (l'xesstul candidate. urns wax named last year for th place, and Cadet William H. Hunter this year, both Washington boys and both ‘of whom had been non-commis- THE" EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON; sioned officers in the 121s: Ergineers. precede the annual military ball at The course of study at the Military |the City Club. This has become the most attractive social event of the and preparations are being made for the most elaborate {affair ever staged this year and Decembar or January. Kain has rulgmd his Academy is now. four years, the train- ing is glven free of charge, together with pay and allowances, and apon successful completion of ‘the course | the candidate {s commissioned in the Regular Army} Many social® and“athletic features are being arranged by ‘the several Sompanies of the 121st Enginsers for | the comink s6éasép. Dramatic | Club of Company A Wil nroduco the lay “Looking for Mary Jans’ with- fow weeks. The manager of President Piayers will give benefit night for this >lub on Octob: 22, Capt. Joe R. McKey 's comma: der of Campany A, and Ray W. Kee- see, first lieutenant. The “C" Company Assoclation perhaps the strongest Welfare or- ganization in the 121st Engineers, The membership consists of any man who is at present, or has been, a member of Company C. The present cnlisted strength Is enrolled 100 per cent in the assoclation. Capt. Harry E. Gl president and Staft Sergt. Dok searetary. First Lieut, William n a the . | F. Jorgenson has charge of athletics. The (xtcu!lvs committee and all other n. Arrang Pents - will be co; night for the “stag” aff: District guard bu htld duri pt. Johnnfi conamant’ o8 Company B, 121st neers, and First Lieut. Childs will assume command. * B -6 un the organi basket will | team some time next week. the Company C nllv promoted to corporal. —soon, so dining and tea tables, buffets, etc., should be furnished with glass tops, now. MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, one of the best basket ball players on the National Guard team, ard has b ition of the Company bal The first game will be nl-yofl wllh the Cnmvansy C Sergt, George F. lebln is coach of Private Lincoln s Jonu 1e-enlisted in Company C last week and has been b 1923. Capt, Fraser C. Hilder, present com- trict and will endeavor to make al| The.srmory drill schedvle ars mander of Company E, will be & Pohl, crack rifie zompany of his new com- | by Capt. Herman H. signed to the regimental staft as ('Y topographical officer, Lieut. Clarence 8. Shlelds being placed in command 'a dance at the armory, £ of Company E. Lieut. Shields has just northwest, on October 25. il | men of athltic experfence. in Com. revimed _ from the natlonal rifie o turniched by the National . Applications should be made matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. He is:band, under Warrant Officer Me)(r]l(. Sergt. John A. Ono of the best rifie shots in the Dis. Goldman. | armory Tuesday night. T =TT = =T =—==ToT == e Non-commissioned Officers’ Association of Company L will eive Schricker at the District National Bank 1406 G Street Saving in Self-Defense— Spending a little less now means having money later. Not doing without things you want ~—but checking the waste of money spent for things that are not necessary nor worth while— and putting it i a Savings Ac- count. That’s Saving in self- defense. Those little amounts will soon grow into a big sum— and with it will come financial independence. today the Veterans’ Bureau is the leading exponent of vocational educa- tion in the world.” The statement eald “very rlosllne‘ progress” has becn made in the em- ployment phase of the rehabMitation work, especially during the past six { months. Of 33,111 cases referred to ! - k the employment service of the bureau, ! % . ew a 1,158 rehabilitated men were listed p > “not in employment* on September 1. \ U]T It was added that a man s not listed | as employed until he has shown (or‘ : Tailored by Reed a period of four months that he is; able to fill a position. Regardi the hospital au's work, the NOW is your opportunity to outfit vourself in a Suit of distinctive tailoring —and of QUALITY MATERIALS for a very low price! g We cut and fit Glass for this and all other require- ments at Specially Low Prices. Representative will call on request to take meas- urements. Robert N. Harper President W. P. Lipscomb C. J. Gockeler N. L. Sansbury Thomas F. Kane Vice Presidents Hilleary L. Offutt, Jr. Vice President and Cashier The “Friendly Bank” &% Roof Paints, Interior Paints, Wall Tints, Floor Stains and all other fin- ishes Priced Specially Low. HUGH REILLY CO. PAINTS, OILS, GLASS _1334N. Y. 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