Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1924, Page 47

Thomas J. Frailey was elected com- mander of Scrgt. Jasper Post, No. 13 the American Legion, at a meeting held in the City Club last Thursday night. Other offi- cers elect as follows: vice commander, J. Thad Bake: second - vice com mander, C. ¥. Mc- third vice commander, D. W. Washburn ser- ant-at-ugms. J. ¥. Barr; ¢haplain,! Rev. H, K. Fulton,i pagtor of the ¥orthminster Presbyterian Chureh; histortan, Russell’ W. Clark- son; welfare offi- er, W. C. Pickett: T. J. FRAILEY. color bearers, Bd- ward Rappa and Robert Edlovitch. Comdr. Frailey served as a leu- tenant for 15 months during the World War, having entered the serv- ice early in 1917. He was graduated from the Officers Tralning Schos Camp Gordon, Ga, with a comm ssion of lieutenant of infantry. United States Army. He was assizned to the Small Arms Firing School. Camp Perry, Ohio, where he pursued a post- | sraduate course and was subsequent- 1y ordered as a special Iustructor in the use of small arms to replacement | regiments, Camp Gordon, Gu He is a member of the Di Columbia and = Ms vlang o American Bar Association. La Soclats | 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux anrd pro. fessor of law in the Y. M. C. . Law School, this city. He has been active in American gion cireles and twice | clected an official delegate and at- tended the national conventions of | the legion New Orleans in 19 »nd | San Frane! » in 19 He was also In attendance at the convertion in| St. Paul in Septomber. He has served as chairman of the Americanism com- mittee of the Dopartment of the Dis. trict of Columbia and was a membe: of the department executive commit- | tee for two years. He will represent his post on that committee until the next annual election. ritt of | e | The next meeting of Georze Wash- ngton Post, No. 1, wiil be held Tue; day night at the clubhouse, streot northwest, with Percy B. Me- | Coy, post commander, pres iy | Columbia Post. No Veterans of Foreign Wars, closed the year with | an old-fashioned get-together meet- | ing. PFollowing the completion of necessary business. including the election of officers for the ensuing | by the department, District of Colum- bia auxillary, and will receive the prize given by Mrs. Leon Arnold, de- partment president, for the first name on the roll. American Legion rehabilitation officers announce that the leglon will urge legisiation in Congress to place all_agencles affecting the care of. sick and dlsabled of our wars under the cen- tral control of the United States Vet- erans’ Bureau. The ten branches of the Nationa! Home for Disabled Volunteer Sol- diers would come under the manage- ment of the Veterans' Bureau if Con- gress approves the plan. Investigation has sbown that thousands of vet- 2rans of our wars and expeditions in these homes are receiving care and hospiial treatment that is far below the standards obtaining under the direct control of the Veterans' Bu- reau, particulariy in the matter of foud and special diets. Five subcommittees from the com- mlttee on World War Veterans legis- latlon of the House of Representa- tives have made a survey of the Vet- eruns’ Bureau and Soldier Home instl- tutions throughout the country and will report their observations and recommendations to the. House com- mittee. 284, Veterans of Wars, celebrated its i birth with a banquet at the Hotel Owtidental December 1, attended Roy J. Ashmore, Frank Johm Bailey, Al- Beattie, Sam Bettelheim, jr. k- mer Burt, Herbert A. Church, Jay D. Opulter, Arthur J. Cotter, L. E. Don- son, Daniel J. Fenton, H. For- Ira C. Harper, Willlam G. Jamle- Joseph Jordon, Thomas W. Jones, arles Kohen, Charies C. McAfee. James kley, Charles Miller, Jo- seph P. Muiligan. Frank L. Peckham, Claude B. Phelps, Hariy J. Photis, John G. Robbins, Myron D. Smith, Frank G. Thomas, Ernest Wickstrand and John D. Wischhusen. Edwin S. Bettelheim, acting as toastmaster, Introduced Gen. John H. Dunn, commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Forefgn Wars: Col. Fred Ryons, seoretary National Reserve Officers’ Assoclation, and Hays Hay- maker, deputy commissioner of pen- slo who were special guests of the post, each of whom made short ad- dresses. Gen. Dunn in his addresss stated that the National Council of nistration had approved the ac- ceptance of the gift of 470 acres of land located at Eaton Raplds, Mich. that was recently wnade to the Vet- erans of Foreign Wars, and also stat- “orei, H. Bacon, Willlam H. Klinehpuse, Dr. Elliott A. Hunt, M. Y. Wilt and C. A. Bauman; for judge advocate, John H, Ashmann and Samuel T. Hpjmgren: for quartermaster, Guy Y. Oogswaell, Marion R. Wood and R. H. 1don. Comdr. John H.'Ashmann made 4 port of department executive meet- Ings pointing out the necessity of continued co-operation and fraternal- ism with other posts. The election Wwill be held next Wednesday night. The Kenneth H. Nash Unif of the Ladles’ Auxillary met at the home of Mra J. O.:Johnson end efected the ollowing = officers: President, Mrs. John M. Ashmann; vice president, Mrs. J. O. Johnson; treasurer, Mrs. | M. Y. Wilt; secretary, Mrs. R. G. Newlin; chaplain, Mrs, Ettle Nash, and historian, Miss Mildred Nash. Mra, Wilson, known to all service men in the various hospitals as “Ma Wilson” made & report of her weekly visits to the wounded end sick. Tho James Reese Europe Post, No. §,{ American Legion, at its last meeting, indorsed a letter of ,protest against the use of separate tablets for white and colored veterans In the register of the Treasury's office. Alexander Gibson, assistant service officer, re- ported the finding of his inspection trip to Mount Alton Hospital and the’ post voted that;action be taken to remedy certath alleged conditions there. A dance was given by the post Thanksgiwing night at the Lenox Club, which was largely attended. Re- freshments were served. The com- mander was_asisted {n receiving the guests by Sergt, John R. Anderson and Past Post Communder Alexander Mann. Eiliott R. Hill was chairman of | the refreshments committes, and the entertainment committee consisted of | Past Comander L. L. Person, Thomas | J. Ellis and William A. Haley. e \ Arrangements ‘are being completed for the annual Christmas dinner ten- dered to disabled veterans of the World War by the Bureau of Engrav- ing and Printing Post of the Amer- ican Legion on Monday evening, De- cember 22. Besides approximately 100 disabled ex-service men from tbe hos- pitals in Washington, the following guests will sit at the board of the Bureau Legionnaires: Maj. Wallace W. Kirby, director of the Bureau of En- graving and Printing, and his staff of officlals, members of the House com- mittee on World War legislation, Rep- resentative Swing of Callfornia, Rep- resentative Abernethy of North Caro- lina and a number of post command- ers and Leglon officials in Washing- | ton. One of the features of the din- ner will be a.lecture and stereopti- con views of California by Represent- |ative Free of that State. The Glad- ding Sisters and other talent from some of the local theaters will present a brilliant program of entertainment for the evening. Chalrman James Kehoe. who is in charge of arrange- Service.. A draft of a bill to that effect {s now being considered by Di- rector Frank T. Hines of the Vet- erans’ Bureau, for introduction at the next Congress. The councll str n of the Veterans’ hospital facilities and the establishment of research agencles within the medical division. The next meeting of the National Capital Post, No. 12/, Veterane of For- elgn Wars, December 19, at Odd Fel- lows' Temple. on Seventh street, will be an election contest betwgen the folfowing nominees: For commander; D. J. Leahy, C. B. Jennings and V. N. Brandon; for senlor vice com- mander, A. Grudd, H. Branson and F. €. Huhn; for junfor vice commander. L. E. Brandon, W. L. Richardson and R. Muschlitz; for trustee, J. B. Gardella and L. W. Linkins. For the following offices only one nominee is running: Chaplain, W. P. Cavanaugh; quarter- mastar, G. Statsberg; officer of the day, G. H. Foerster; surgeon, J. B. Much; post advocate, W. 1. Jenkins, The various post committees will make reports and recommendations for the ensuing year. Arrangements are being made for a dance January 16 and a grand masquerade ball Valentine's night, in February. At the next meeting plans will be formulated for a recruting drive. Vincent B. Costelle Unit, No. 15, American Legion, will hold a busi- ness meeting December 16, at 8 p.m., at the home of Mrs. Franklin, 1743 Church street northwest. The election of officers for 1925 will take place. Pre- pering Christmas tokens for the World War orphans will be the most important occupation of the unit from now until Christmas, and mem- bers arc urged to co-operate. Spe- clal meetings will be called by Mrs. Franklin in connection with the work. The Stuart Walcott Post Chris mas party will be held at the Mount Pleasant Masonic Lodge rooms, De- cember 23. There will be a large tree laden with goodies,stoy Ten ete., for theJohn D. Buy DECEMBER 14, kiddies of the legionnaires, under the direction of a committee, assisted by the Walcott Post Auxiliary unit. The hours for the children is from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa Claus will be there to greet them In person. The grown- ups’ party will be from-8 p.m. to 1 am., and will include dancing and refreshments. The next initfation will be staged early in January. .Due to the illness of Commander Charles Riemer, the regular meeting was postponed. The regular monthly mesting of U. S. 8. Jacob Jones Post, No. 2, the American Legion, was held Monday evening at the College Women's Club. Junior Vice Commander Mamie Smith made a few remarks, congratulating the commander upon a successful year, and presented her with a past com- mander's jeweled ring and a bouquet of_roses. The following incoming officers were Installed by Junior Vice Com- mander Helen O'Nelll of the depart- ment: Commander, Miss Helen C. Mc- Carty; senlor vice commander, Miss Annette Burton: junior vice com- mander, Miss Esther Hall; historlan, Mrs. Ethel Rule; chapiain, Blanche Sinclair; sergeant. Miss Jane Breen; quartermaster, Miss Sadle Crumb; color bearers, Mrs. Martha Witcomb and Miss Rachel Parham. The following appointments have been made by Commander McCarty: Adjutant, Mrs, Ulla Tracy; assistant adjutant, Miss Charlotte Berry, Mrs. Ollle Clapp Steele will again serve as chairman of the legislative com- mittes, Mfss Mabel Staub will have charge of welfare, Miss Pansie Will- son, Americanization, and Mrs. Mayme Smith, publicity. Additional appoint- ments will be made during the com- ing week. Equality-Walter Reed Post, No. 284, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will meet Thursday evening at Pythian Temple, 1012 Ninth street northwest, to elect officers, the following canllidates hay- ing been nominated: Commander, Wischhusen and Joseph F. Cnrt—>Mahog- 1924—PART 1. Beattie; senfor vice commander, James H. Reed: junior vice commander, A. N. Harrison; chaplain, Herbert A. Church; quartermaster, L. E. Donal son (fourth time), and officer of the day, Thomas W. Jones. Frank G. Thomas, chairman poppy campaign committee: Sam Berlin, secretary, and Thomas W. Jones, tregsurer, will present their proposed plan for conducting the 1925 poppy Fewpr German Unemployed. Correspondence of the A-ucht‘t! Press. BERLIN, November 9.—The number of unemployed receiving government doles decreased in the Reich by 9 per cent from September 15 to October 15. On the latter date 468,000 men and 51,000 women were registered with to Correspondence of the Assoclated Pre: HAMBURG, | Novamber 9. Hamburg-Amesican | Line and Ocean Line have established her joint freight department, which ac- cepts, checks and: forwards frelght for both line The move was taken e expenses. campagin for the post. The next national encampment, which (s scheduled to be held at Tulsa, Okla., early next August, is already causing “On to Tulsa Clubs” to be formed in several of the local Vet- erans of Forelgn Wars units, and Myron D. Smith, commander of the post, has designated Sam, Berlin to organize an “On to Tulss Club” in this pos! Sergt. John N. Bailey, Company A, Walter Reed Ho#pital, has been desig- nated to represent the membership campaign committee of ‘the post in that institution, and Sergt. John W. Butcher, Bolling Field, to act in a similar capacity at the Army air station. NEUMEYER WILL FILED. Estate Valued at ’10_0,000 Is Be- .queathed. The will of Col. Edwin II Neu- meyer, sr., well known in National Guard ecircles, was flled yesterday for probate. It disposes of an estate valued In excess of $100,000, including real estate in Maryland and the District of Columbia, stock In the Neumeyer Motor Co., the Brodt Amusement Co. and the Neumeyer Co. The sons, Ed- win H. Neumeyer, jr., and Willlam G. Neumeyer, are named as executors. Charitable bequests include $400 to St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum, $300 to St. Ann’s Infant Asylum and $300 to the Little Sisters of the Poor. The remaining estate goes to the four children, Edwin H., jr, Willlam G. Ada E. and Elizabeth Neumeyer. Col. eumeyer died November 3 last. Your drugg CORN Doesn’t hurt one bit! “Freezone” on an aching corn, instantly [to remove every hard corn, soft corn, that corn stops hurting, then shortly [or corn between the toes, and the foot you lift it right off with fingers. a tiny bottle of e T ) W e A W 3 4 L e A A R R S T e e T e e e W&k&m&é»&‘éfl& mm&mm&mmz&a&mm&&w&w&w&? ] The Wright Co.—Convenient Credit Terms to Meet Your Budget ’ Useful Gifts Drop a little Freezone” for a few cents, — The the a Lift Right Off- No Pain at All sufficient calluses, without soreness or irritation. Select them at the Wright Co. + year, the members of the post and |ed that it was the intention to make | ments, announces that efforts are be- wny - fiuislaron'=leag 0dd Dressing Tables, their visiting comrades of other V. F. W. posis of the District of Colum- | bia, resolved themselves into a com- | miftee of the whols for the purposs | of rencwing friendships, talking over | the davs o service and i ning for 1925 activities of the organi- zation. Department Comdr. Homer S. Carroll of the District of Columbla department of the erans of For- eign Wars, in an address acquainted the members of the post with the | policies and purposes of the national officers of the organization, as they were decided at the recent meeting of the council of administration, held at Chicago, Tll. R. K. Christenberry, a member of the post and a rehabilitat- ed disabled veteran of the World War, has been permanently appoint- ed as editor-in-chief of Foreign Serv- ice, the national publication of the V. F. W, At the January meeting retiring Comdr. W. Laurence Hazard will be presented with a gold past depart- ment commander's badge, in recogni- tion of his services during 1924. It was resolved to appropriate as an In- Itial investment of post funds the sum of 0 to the building fund belng raised for the purchase or acquisition of a suitable home for the V. F. W. in the District of Columbia. The department commander of the American Legion has announced the appointment of the following mem- bers of the committee authorized by resolution of the department execu- tive committee to arrange plans in connection with: the representation of the Department of the District of Columbia, at the next annual con- vention of the American Legion, to be held at Omaha next Fall: Henry A. Renz, jr. of the Tank Corps, Post, chairma Watson B. Miller: of the Henry C. Spangler Post, Willilam Franklin of the George E. Killeen Post, Harry E. Smith of the Vincent B. Costello Post, Howard S. Fisk of the George Washington Post and Alexander M. Bremer of the Stuart Walcott Post. The committee will endeavor to organize a large group of leglonnaires to visit the conven- tion city. Efforts will be made to obtain' the support of the merchants and other friends of the legion in Washington so that the legionnaires at its Comdr. J. O. it the site for the National V. F. W widows and orphans’ home, steps al- ready having been formulated for constructing the necessary bulldings on_ this ideal location. Myron D. Smith, post commander, presented 1i®® membership ~ertificates to Edwin 8. Bettelheim, Frank M. Ba- ker and Williim G. Jemleson, the three original charter members of this post. incidentally stating that Equal- fty-Walter Reed Post had grown within five years to be one of the most successful and prosperous vet- eran units located fn Washington. The open meeting and entertain- ment of Equality-Walter Reed Post, held December 4 was for the pur- pose of entertaining the Ladies' Auxil- fary and their friends. The en- tertalnment program presented was under the direction " of Joseph F. Beattie. Mrs. George Baldwin Me- Coy, representative of the Gold Star Mothers, was the guest and made an address. Kenneth H. Nash Post, No. 8, the American - Legion nominated officers last meeting. Senfor Vice Jones _was . nomi- nated for commander, Those nomi- nated for senior vice comander were: William' H. Carroll, department cém- mander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; Dr. Elliott A. Hunt and Lieut. Col. Ira F. Fravel. Other nominatio; were: For junior vice commander, C. jol———=lal——]a]c——=|bjc————]0g] A Most Unusual INVESTMENT 8-Story Concrete Office Building—Fine Condition— 100% Rented About $25,000 Cash 3317 "ANNUAL Income Over §14,000 Per Year Expenses About $4,000 Per Year ' ing made to broadcast the evening's events under the direction of Station WCAP of Washington. The affair will be held In the roof garden dining room of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing: Abaridonment of civil service In the selection and procurement of medical personnel for the United States Vet- erans’ Bureau and the substitution of a Veterans' Bureau Medical Corps similar to those of the Public Health Service, the Army and the Navy seem Imminent. according to rehabilitation officials of the American Legion here. The American Legion in convention at St. Paul recently urged the change by resolution as . “the best plan to emancipate the medical service from the bureaucracy which has heretofore hampered it." Approval of the legion's proposal was made by the medical council of the United States Veterans' Bureau at a recent meeting held hers attend- ed by the leading physicians of the country. <The councll, acting in ad visory capaeity. recommended that legisiation creating a separate Vet- eran’s Bureau Medical Corps on an exact parity with respect to rank, sal- ary and othér emoluments into the Medical Corps of the Army, Navy and Fublic Health Service, be passed. It | was pointed out that such a move would bring a higher class personnel into the Veterans'. Bureau Medical I I | i o] or Equivalent Required NET RETURN Davenport of excellent and mahogany finish. finish; style: glass serving tray and large x'ubln-rt!recll‘ . $18.50 Tables design brown Conso‘l-ev : & Mir__x‘or $11.75 Ma- hogany - finish Con- Semi - round sole; mirror’ frame to match. The $1.00 Group Polychrome-frame Mirrors. 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The committee will take up with the departments of Maryland and Virginia, the prop- osition of obtaining a special train to transport and house the delega- tions from the three departments. Department Commander Peckham and Maj. Daniel J. Domovan, past commander of Vincent B. Costello Post, represented the department of the legion at the meeting held In the board room of the District Bullding on Friday afternoon to plan an or- ganization, representative of the the people of the District of Colum- bla, to arrange for the appropriate celebration of natlonal holldays. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Robley D. Evans Post No. 4, was held on Thursday evening at legion headquarters, 213 Third street northwest. Department Commander Frank L. Peckham installed the re- cently elected officers as follows: Post commander, Max Levy; senfor vice commander, A. J. Turner, and junior ce commander, Rebert Flanagan. The retiring post commander,, Joseph Wiiliam Rabbitt, addressed the post.| Department Commander Peckham, on behalf of ‘the post, presented past commanders’ badges to Past Com- mander Mackey and Past Commander Rabbitt. Arrangements were completed for the annual Christmas party to be held at the Service Club, 2:( Third street northwest, in conjunction with the Ladies “Auxiliary of the post. The mew commander appointed Madison Y. Hill as adjutant of the post. The post meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 218 Third street northwest. George. Washington Post, No. 1 Auxiliary held its regular meeting Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Anna Bartlett, 3020 Mount Pleasant street northwest, at 8§ o'clock, Mrs. Thacker V. Walker, pres- ident of the unit, in the chalr. 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