Evening Star Newspaper, November 1, 1925, Page 42

THE SUNDAY Veterans of Great War American 1egl Important among the matters presented for the ¢ members of the Sergt. .J No. 13. the American meeting to he held at November 12, of officers for the ensuing vear election will take place in the regular meeting for the month of December Considerable interest has heen dis plaved relative to nominees for the officas to be filled and an enthusiastic gathering is predicted A rveport of the hospital visiting mmittee will he made by Past Com Thomas 1. Frailey and Comdr. John T. Baker. who visited this week al Walter Reed Hosphal Capt Richard H. Gorgas and Past Comdr Horace L. B. Atkison mander of the Disabled Veterans, members of the post now patients of this institution, Post Finance Officer William A Kehoe has issued a report that the total number of now In good standing is 18% Past Comdr. ‘homas I Frailey, senior vice commander of the District of Co- Tumbia department. the American Legion, attended the Navy day exer cisex. held under the auspices of the Navy League in conjunction with the Navy Department. Tuesday. New members to be admitted formally at the next meeting are Dr. John E. Nohle and Jdohn 12 ns o Legion, at the City Club Post The official greetings of Mrs. Eliza Shepard. national president of the American Legic was sent out from natio the arrival of M= home in California. greeting follows. Fully realizinz the great honor conferred upon me by the American Legion Auxiliary in electing me io the office national president at the fitth national convention. held in Omaha, Nebr October 5-3, 1925, 1 herehy assume the duties of the office. I am asking cach department to ssist me In making this vear one of ontstanding success. This can be ac complished only my having close contact and cooperation with each of you Lt us keep step with the Legion by having for our slogan ‘A half million membership for 1924 Post Comdr. Charles O. Shaw George Washington Post. No. 1, has announced the following appointments for the ensuing vear: Finance officer Howard S. Rappleve: adjuta er nard . McGee. Committee appoint menis were announced as { Membership. William F. Mahont. Jud son Knappen. Stephen F. Tillman and RBernard MeGee: resolutions. Past Comdr. Howa S, Fisl Past Comdr. Wallace Streater. Past Comdr lew S Mohler: weifare, Dr. M Darnall, Paul Nathan Wil liams. Nathan 1. Cosa] Vice Comdr. Charles .I. West: entertain- ment Comdr. 1. 1. Murphy . phen F. Tillman and Nathan J. Cosel publicity, Past Comdr. Howard S. Fisk. Judson Knappen and_ Stephen F. Tillman: auditing. E. P. Twelve meetings will be held in the course of the next three weeks fo making preliminary arrangements for metting up the American Legion chil dren’s welfare s W Gorby, Diyision = of Five meetin past week The advance ix: New York eut, Octoher her 2% Massach Maine. October 30 Delaware 1and. November bia. November 3 6-5 West Virginia Indiana. November Ing the past week souri. Dlineis, Oh New Jersey Mrs. George Dohson of Passaic, N J., i< the new national head of the & and 40 sociery of t Anxiliary. She was elected office of le grande chapeau nationale of the & and 40 at Omaha duri national convention the tlon. The § and 40 correxponds and 8 of the Legion within the pa & and 40 was of the American Legion and the 0 and § at Omaha, but was not given official recognition by the Auxiliary. De. elsion as 1o the 40 and 8 official status will be determined by a meeting of the national executive committees the Auxiliary and the 40 and 8 Mrs. Dobson is the wife Dohson. past national head of the and 5. She succeeds Mrs. M King .Johnson of Aherdeen, Dakota Four women were elected nosit of vice presidenis Aemi-zrande chapean nationale are Mrs. Frieda Kramer. Madison D.: Mrs. Buela Donovan, Rochester. N. V.. Mrs Crodkett of Alahama and Mrs. A. Palmer of Kansas. Mre. M. T. Sweet of Michizan was elected sergeant-at-arms, and Mrs. Frances Laughlin of Orlando. Fla., was chosen master of ceremonies. the (I nation: lquarters during schedule October Rhode setts, Oc Vermont November District of Colum Virzinia. November Novembher and 16, Meetings dur were held in . Pennsyivania meetings necti nd. O« oher 24 Novem N to the 40 societies of George 40 The U. 8. 8. Jacob masque held Friday evening last the Marine Barracks was a suc Amonz the guests were Department Comdr. Julius Peyser and Mrs. Pey- mer, National Committeeman Paul Me- bal Jones Post Gahan and the Costello Drum Corps. | Geld coins were awarded for prizes for costumes The committee in charge of the dance consisted of the follow ing: Hope Knickerhocl chairman Gladvs Allen, Elsie Beck. Viola Rene dict. Charlotte Berry. Elia Chambers Mayme Smith and Roxana Willard The executive committee of the post will meet at the home of Comdr. Mc Carty at & p.m. next Wednesday Passaga of the universal service hill which the American Lezion has spon sored since its convention at leans in 1922 was made by mandate of the national convention at ebr., one of the major activities of e legion for 1925-2 Under a resolution presented by the convention committee on military affairs and passed by the convention, it was directed that work toward get- ting this bill passed be made the “pri mary legislative effort of the legion™ this vear A ‘resolution from legislative committee the directed convention that “the full influence and support of our | organization be used to make effective as soon as possible this legislation which the legion believes will help in- sure our country against war., and provide that in any future emergency there shall he no more slackers or profiteers, and that there shall be In the future service for all and especial profit for none. The universal service plan. first ad- | vanced at New Orleans and reaffirmed by the legion at every convention since that time, s embodied in the bhills introduced in Congre: by Rep- resentative Royal C. Johnson of South Dakota and Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas Comdr. Charles Riemer of the Stew- art Walcott Post. American Legion, hy advice of his attending physicians, declined the renomination for com: it regular meeting held in the board- room of the District Ruilding Tuesday | ening. For two vears he served a commander. Senior Vice Comdr. T Norman Templeton of the Veteran: Rureau was nominated without any | onposition for commander for the en ing vear. Floyd W. Woolley of the ans’ Bureau, residing in Hyatts. | Md., was nominated for senior | viee commander. Others nominated | were: David J. Grossnickle, for junior vice commander, Census Bureau; Dr Jeese L‘Hall. Awrzeon; Dr. Charles E. to he nsideration of the |. the will be the nominations The first vice com- American showing | members lows: | e Mis- | e American Legion | to the | New Or- Omaha., | | mander of his post tendered to him at:| | Ralph, judge chay advoc Dr : Warren k. Miller, te, all of the Veterans' Bureau Charles E. Detmar, dental surgeon. The following employes of the Census Bureau wer: nomi nated: Georze W. Davis ergeant-at arms: J. Austin Reed. master at-arn; Carey H. I.. Hoffmast and Dwigh - Hammack, color bearers: Eric St and William Foster, color Jlohn R. Dower, historian, Burean . also Veterans’ Plans for the a ! and reunion of the James I Post. No. 26, wery ussed | last meeting, with Frank | sidinz in the absence of Comdr | S. H. Epps. Quartermaster John Scott | reported the program for the smoker and reunion Armistice night as being at the 1o study and report on a proposed me- { morial to colored soldiers sponsored by the National Memorial Association Maj, West A. | of the national convention, he was a delegate. to which The department executive commit | tee of the American Lezioh Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at the New Willard last Monday evening | with Mrs. Thacker V. Walker ing. It was decided to hold the an nual Christmas party on the evening of December ? at the New Willard, the proceeds of which will be devoted to Christmas and welfare work. By unanimeus vote, a telegram was se to the Secretary ing cong tulations and of cooperation and wish for service The committee responded to the request of the Disabled American Vet annual forget-me-not drive on Novem bher 16, and forwarded to Mrs. Loreniz Steele, general chairman of the drive, the decision of this depart {ment to participate. | The national organization has adopt | ed a constitution which will unify the { constitution of departments and units hroughout the organization The | chair co-ordinate the constitution now use in this department with that | the national, and as follows: Irene Arnold. Mrs. Mary Kolhos anor Tiet7, Mrs. Emma I*. Belt Mrs. Mary hanahan Mrs El Nessmith treasiry the departmer | ceed Mrs. Douglas A. White, who has | served the past four vears, and ! who relinquished this office 1o devate herself to another within the organiza tion Mrs, Emma I, department chairman of membership co-operition and heredity Disabled American Vete Twa meetings during the week of Joint committee t Federation of Women he Disahled American he campai | Buildinz are expected | complete zeneral plans te ohservance of Forget-me-not day Monday. November 16 The first flower the observance was list week present ed ta Mrs. Coolldge by Michael Insel bush. who lost the t of both eve in action in France ready has the indorsement dent ( idze. Gen. Frank T. Hines of th Veterans' Bureau. the District b/ missioners and the District eration of Women's Clubs, Due 1o impi hility the disahled men to acuallv assist the sales. Mrs. Virginia White Speel A n E. Fowler and Mrs. John Lorentz Steele of the W en” “ed- eration. have taken up the work | eniisti roups of zirls | the Aowers threughout vember 16 1o t-Me-Not day is the only n national appeal of the D. A and part of the regulations here y hibit the of any sala commission to any one connected with the drive The D. A. N | sionally recogni; War's disable d maintains full-time fall ¢ important points in the erans’ Bureau throughout the cou 10 assist disabled men, their wives parents in the presen ions of th claims for relief. In addition, | gency relief for veterans and their in of for committees ns. coming of the practically he annual here, of Pre: the city No payment the only congres the de presid. | of the Navy extend- | assuring him | erans to co-operate with them in their ! John | nnual smoker and ! Walker | leman pre- | arranzed. A committee was appointed | lamilton gave a report | i | “apital | Wars at its la i Temple en brella: lent, Maj $33333332232328328323288888338 200000 122224 *e *0 *4 ppointed 4 committee of five to| 3§ the n offices in the Munsey | named | @@ .0 > ped Belt wax named | && o0 *0 | os and the drive al-| | | | pendents is a constant problem before | the District department of the or | zation | “Washington is one of the large « of the country in which a liaison | cer is maintained hy the D. A. V' the official records show dozens | | | the liaison officer here. Veterans of Foreign Wars, | Equity-Walter Reed Post, No. Veterans of Forel | Thursday evening at Pythian lwhen & larze class will he ahl A trusiee will be elected he post has made plans to capture one of the prizes offered by the Distriet of Columhia department in the membher I ship campaign Plans are being made by bers attend the military mistice night at the Willard Hotel Thomas W. Jones, quartermaster sent tickets to each member | post has inauzurated a | structive plan of bhospital | work coverin spital; alse the mem which will be carried out under the direction of T Donaldson, H. C. Forney, W. G | son and Jay D. Coulter |tee requests that every resident eran reserve at least one Sunday each month and make use of that one day to pay regular visits to the cot of some disabled veterans in M lto. Walter Reed, Naval and iheth’s Hospitals, amie- “council of X No. 127, Veterans . resumed its hi-monthiy | The advisor | capitol Post | Foreign W . meetings T {mander George J. Neumer presiding | Suggestinns were presented for the re. organization of committees that suit ble plans for Winter activities and recruiting may be launched nest Wickstrand, entertainment chairman, is planning for an open get-together { meeting. Announcement was made by the department chairman of the Armistice military ball. It was an i nounced that another council meet- {ing would be held bhefore Monday, No- vember 9, when the post will hold its first regular meeting in the new hall, | 1012 Ninth street. The Ladies’ tional “DIAMOND DYE" ANY GARMENT, DRAPERY i{¢{ Just Dip to Tint or Boil § § to Dye § | Each 15-cent | package contains irections so simple any woman can tint soft, delicate shades or dye rich, permanent colors in lingerie, silks, ribbons, skirts, waists, dresses, coats, stockings, sweaters, draperies, coverings. hangings —everything. Buy Diamond Dyes—no other kind —and tell your druggist whether the material you wish to color is wool or silk, or whether it is linen, cotton or mixed goods, &) he | definite con.; g activity | @& Mount Alto and Walter | #& in connection with| & e of most of | @& in:®® 9 P ol > of | 88 who will sell | 8 *0 * o4 d outfit of the World | @ organization | € liaison officers at | Vet. | cases 01 adjudicated elaims through | ee o0 e oo 254, | @@ n Wars. will meet | & remple, | gated. | 0 hall Ary | &6 *4 *0 *0 <o * E.| 88 .0 B3 he commit- | sday evening. Past Com- | LTI e sttt eseeseesstseeseseessesessessssstssseessess 32 of national i presented M presid committees ctivities near future. Gen 333332 > Celebrating the Bargain Basement’s —With a received Post meeting at at Tulsa, in honor of Okla. Mrs. sate Pythian he report from their | | delegates to the twenty-sixth annual | ampment | | surprise trude Clark, the leading del STAR. Veterans of Foreign | named as head of the reception com- | pected to be present for a short time | Gregory, the Veterans Wars military ball, which will be held A |on Armistice night in the grand ball Ger- mittee of room of the Willard. Thi WAS | heen named as Gen. Fries' associates testimonial of appreciation to the e Mrs with an Margaret dand announ for a_program would be an d Amos A oot 0000 position uxiliary | J um Lidston, presi I'ries has heen on this Cowie, Maj. Ge Maj. Gen. John L. Judge Hozier Moulton, that | mant commander of the Grand Army Winter ed in the | Lieut of the Republic, Comadr Department Comdr of the Veterans of President and M Col. Fra $333323 2323242328242 23 8382232324222 13RI IRTRIITITITILILITIITIITLITILILILILHL 22232223231 WASHINGTON, committee include Admi Anton Clem Lewlis P. Clephane and oreign Wars. Coolidge are ex- . NOVEMBER 1. 1925—PART T T the department commanders | ent time these documents, nizations will which are of mey strue of Foreign of priceless value and incapable and their auxiliaries replacement. are stored in f November be from 10 until and reception at 9:30. srmation has been given out | Dancing as yet. V | inet have sent | as well | al T. ! taches of a number of the embassies, | Stephan, | Senator Swanson heads the lst of | (vetired), | members of Congress who will be the depart- | present. Others include Mrs. An thony Wayne Cook, president general of the Daughters of the American | Revolution: Gen. Hines, Gen. Rocken Huhn | back, the commander of the District | of Washington: Gen. Hugh A. Drum, Gen. Amos A. Fries, Admiral L. neet tures constructed fo during the World Wa ings are conceded to he Francis .| hazards and i il the monthly | to €ave the reca 1d A meeting of the Council of Adminis 1 gain headway. The department tration of the District of Columbia of the Disirict of Columbia will urge November 4 at the National Guard | congressional action at the next ses.| Armory. The Veterans of sion of Congress to remedy this con Wars of the District of Columb dition strongly advocate the immediate It is tion of & suitable fireproof structure Comdr. i“rancis Huhi {0 house the miliary records of vet-| with the various Jocal erans of the World War. At the pres rious members of the cab- with a promenade temporary Administratiq. This in their acceptances | as the military and naval at- | meeting These the purpose . ex ffo ose who have ‘acquaintane Department Com Huhn will preside at reign Wars and their opportunity enjoving Columhia T'od, No. %33, at officers of Fedenl Post, No oint allation cersmony ceml The ind of Fed fuil initiati Fred Ryons the intention of Department to arra of the the Dis neis ¢ ! st < in Veterans of Foreign W 1 ceranony 0000000000000 0000000000000 9080000100000 00 Washington. means a big saving. In Sigmund’s Bargain Basement Every Day Is Bargain Day HE Store where Cash Selling has made it the Economy Center of Every purchase Every Day Is Bargain Day UR “Lay-By” Plan gives you all the advantages of Credit—plu the SAVING which only our Cash Selling makes possible. In Sigmund’s Bargain Basement — ) Birthday Sensational Expansion Sale The Bargain Basement Ready-to-Wear Departments have grown to such importance to the patrons o f Sigmund’s that it has become necessary to provide greatly increased space and we are going to celebrate both events—the Birthday and the Expansion—with some most extraordinary values. The Bargain Basement has won its way to fame by the wonderful merchandise we have been able to offer—at the unparalleled low prices invariably quoted. Watch for still greater values—at still lower prices—beginning tomorrow. Dressy stripes wanted and Novelty Dresses Jderseys, trimmed with Velour, and Two- ce Velvet Dresses, with ¢ cordu oy Skirts. sizes in the lot. Anniversary Special Price. . Dres Serges, both plain also faney Cloths, ilks. Smartly modeled. some extra nizes. eck, plaid or Al - Street and Afternoon and Jerseys ses \‘\3 fiBl;nket Bath Robes | $2.98 and 1 .98 No such values have ever been offered at such prices—and in a wealth of variety that makes selec- tion easy. $3.50 Values Heavy-weight and well made Robes, cut full and long. Big variety of rich dark colorings and new patterns. Sports Coats. smart big plaids, and Plain Tan Polaire, with ~ velvet collargl also Navajo Blanket Coats, Yel- low Slickers and High-Color Rubberized Coats at $5.00 | Heavy Warm Velour Coat: straightline and flare model with fur collars, collars and cuffs _or borders—all colors, rluding Light Tan to Dark Wine. Also Crushed Plush Coats and Black Brytonia Capes All rezular sizes, and extra sizes in the sports models at hairline = — — —— 11100 Crepe Kimonos | Senveer $7 .00 Beautiful Flowered Crepe Kimonos, in the dainty stel shades. Cut full and carefully made. Very imited quantity of a very special value. 97 and Clot Brand-new models, with long sleeves and smart draping. and all the hi able. these remarkable Dresses. early for first There are two big racks—full of $9.87 | Handsome Lustrous Boliv- ias, in Black and the new smart shades, and very fine Velours—all with rich Mandel fur collars and collars and cuffs. The new models are all iurlud»vi. Plenty of extra sizes at ne Fur Fabric Coats, close copies of real fur as to puzzle—and capable of giving hetter wear. Also Fine Ve- lours and Bolivias, trimmed with Black and light Man- churian fur. Regular and extra Dresses Lots of plain Black gh colors that are fashion- sizes at Be on hand choicerat. ... tu 505 an S ALL SIZES Just 50.—Rubberized Rain Coats, in the high colors; factory imperfections that do not affect the waterproof quality. $5 and $6 Coats — to the first 50 customers Monday—one to a customer ( " .Six Anniversary Specials The Bargain Basement Small Wears are now located on the First Floor. Brassieres 39¢ Grade 17c Made of Brocaded Coutil: the perfect-fitting Brassiere. Popular Underwear Special 33c Envelope Chemis Bloomers, Stepns, Gowns — fuil cut and sheer quality. Outing Gowns Special 79c Regular _ and made of double extra heavy yokes; "~ Bandeaux | Rayon | Vests Special 49c Beautiful Pastel shades; with silk straps. Knitted Underskirts Special 33c ‘Warm and comfortable, in gray. with borders of contrasting colors. Costume Slips $2.00 Grade $1.-00 Rayon, with fancy plaited ,flounces; in all the seasonable colors. Fourth Floor take Elevator That you may nave plenty of room, we shall hold this big Shoe Sale on the FOURTH FLOOR. find all the fashionable Shoes for Fall and Winter—and your size will surely be among them. Don’t delay—you know the crowd our Shoe sales always bring. In it you'll Fourth Floor ||| 33822513 22308222200250 22222202228 RR22 22202222822 222222 232202222222 02222 00222 ¥ 222222022220 2233RR 22202 222TL2222LIL 2004 L2124 its vembher meeting will arranze with 824. fo in artl teams of Columb I Pigt will exemplify the 0000000000‘0000000000000000:::000000”000 00000“ - ' triet of Colymhia to hold a joint meet ing on a dae to he determined at the of the Council of for and 1o d the menhers of the Veterans f families tozether Nn 1 333338833333 I3 33 T 18324333023332083348334333443314283428R144834428338334422334433123322333423334223312233222831443312332283312832312234 8442384422134 $43433422442232324322528232248242238224288228822288242282848322334H4