Evening Star Newspaper, January 8, 1928, Page 42

American Legion. The American Legion Auxiliary started 1928 with the largest advance Nearly three times as many mem- berships for 1928 were received at ni tional headquarters up to December 31 as were received for 1927 at the same date a vear ago. “The advance enrollments for 1927 were the largest ever received up to that time. Mrs. Walbridge announced the full strength of the will_be thrown behind the program of The American Legion. The women’s or- £anization will concentrate its efforts during the present year for the wel- fare of the disabled World War vet. erans and the families of the dead and disabled, for the maintenance of claborate national defense, for the | passage of the universal draft bill and Jor civic service by its units to the communities in which they are lo- €ated. The national executive committee of | &he American Legion Auxihary will| fmeet in Indianapolis, January 2 28, according to a call which out from national headquarters. mittee women from every’ State will| attend the meeting, at which the pro- gram of activities of the organization for the present year will be decided. Apprehension sxists among World War veterans suffering with arrested cares of tuherculosis that an attempt will be made during the present ses- sion of Congre: to mpeal the pro vision of the law granting $50 a month | compensation in such cases, it is shown by the larse number of in- quiries being re ved b ington office of the Ame national rehabilitation o cording to Watson B. Miller, chairman ©of the committee. The belief is widespread, apparently. that Gen. Frank T. Hines, director of the Veterans' Bureau. will head the movement to discontinue the award, %l:. Miller said, although the director said to have assured officials of the gion at the recent Paris conven- gion. that he had no intention of try- §ng to influence Congress to take such @ction. Chairman Miller, however, pointed | out the cost of the administration of the tuberculosis award has grown far | Pevond the figure originally estimated by the Veterans' Bureau and by Con- pess. is mow costing about ‘N,Mn,fl(fl(\ a year, and instead of the original estimate for about 26000 affected. the number of veterans | Reed Post, No. cases Pensfiting is approaching 40.000, Mr. Miller announced the Logion| will oppose any attempt to tamper with this provision of the law. Americar fta 1928 t is & consolidation of the Roblev . Evans and McGroarty. vear 1927 the post was cfedited with 187 members. Representative Chase of Pennsyl wania has been invited to address the gneeting next Tuesday at 935 Grant Place. Members of the George Washing. on Post,- No. 1. entertained for the rst annual New Year day open wouse, at its clubhouse, 1829 I t. fast Monday. Many children their parents viewed the “The Eve of the Revolution,’ jumbus.” and “Chronicles of Amer- jca bridze and dancers were guests of | post. At the meeting of the post at the | Mub Tuesday night, a discussion of ns for the ninth annual birthday the American Legion and of fhe was held. This anniversary will ur about March and plans will passed upon at the meeting Jan- miarv 17. The post will make the an- wual pligrimage to Mount Vernnn, gtomb of Washington, and place the Yecion wreath. February 22. A mew piacque, bearing the emblem ot the Legion, and the French an] Tnited States flags, in raised colors, engraved thereon. was formally re-|..coq were presented to the members headquarters. | ¢ tne gentler sex as souvenirs of the is. and placed upon the |oionion geived from national Vincent B. Costello Post. No. 15 gmet last Tuesday evening in the hoard goom of the District Building. Senior Wice Comdr. L. E. Atkins presided. diers, Sailors and Mprines’ Club, Elev- enth and L streets, last Tuesd: Legion. is now ons of the leading | Columbia, at posts in the country as a result of evening. membership drive. The [are: Mrs. Vesta L. Reed, president; onnell | dent; Miss Clara B. McCann, junio * In the evening there were tables | are invited. W. Phillips, who acted as general di- rector of the activities. The D. A. V., in conjunction with the Washington Chapter of the War Mothers, took charge of all entertainment at the Mount Alto Hospital, and at Walter Reed and Navy hospitals there was a distribution of Christmas gifts to the World War men who are patients in the institutions, The launching of the annual drive for members for the D. A. V. chapters in this city will be Janu: 3. The general drive here will be under the direction of Capt. Fred Kochli, com- nder of the District of Columbia spartment, but individual members will be designated from each chapter to assist in the campaign of signing up new member: Word went out from the Washing- ton office of the D. A. V. to chapters in all parts of the country asking that an organized campa against the rescinding of the statutory award for arrested tuberculosis be stopped. Following a canvass the situation at the Capital, the ishington office of the organization announced that even it there were a movement to eliminate the clause which grants a life compensation to the tuberculars, the movement would be defeated, and the opinion was expressed that if the strong adverse criticism continued to reach Washington it might react as a handicap in arousing those who have been opposed tu the provision. Headed by Representative Robert Luce, the subcommittee on hospitali- z ion of the Veterans' Committee of the House will open hearings tomor- row on proposed hospital construction. The seventh national convention of the D. A. V. at El Paso went on rec- ord in favor of the locating of these in the center of the disabled | population, and as a result of on will not favor sites chosen entirely by State lines. Veterans of Foreign Wars. Front Line Post, No. 1401, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will begin its new year activities with a smoker, which will be under the direction of wly installed post commander, L. “Heine” Miller, next Wednesday night at 935 Grant place. The post will send a team to par- take in the national duckpin bowling contest to he held in Baltimore and arrangements for an exchange of | visits with posts in nearby cities are | being made. | The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Equality-Walter 3 4, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, wys held at the Sol- Officers were installed at the joint installation of the Department of the Veterans of Foreigns Wars, District of L'Aiglon, Wednesday The officers of the auxiliary Miss Hazel Monroe, senior vice presi- Vice president; Mrs. Emma C. Steed, chaplain; Mrs. Dorothy Buffalo, con- ductress, Mrs. Bernadette St. Jacques, casurer: Mrs. Jessie Thomas, Mrs. ce Karress and Miss Frances H. McCann, trustees: Mrs. Lucy Dwyer, guard, and Miss Pauline Heath, sec- reta: Arrangements were made for an in formal gathering for the wives of members of the post at the next meet- ing, February 6, at the Sojdiers, Sail- ors and Marines' Club, at which time there will be card playing and refresh- ments served. All eligible members | The reports of the relief committee and . hospitalization committee were read and approved by the auxiliary. American War Veterans' Club. Success crowned the efforts of the committee which arranged the second nnual New Year eve dinger, carnival and dance at the Raleigh Hotel De- cember 31 of the American War Vet- erans’ Club. The dinner started shortly after 7 o'clock and at 930 o'clock” dancing occupied the remain- der of the evening, ushering in the new year in a blaze of glory. Vanity The guests were well sup- plied with noisemakers, novelties and miniature cow bells, while balloons were distributed while dancing was in progress. One of the features of the dinner was the presentation to Sergt. Acors Adjt. Martin Goerl announced the ‘ | executive committee will take a box | & TORENR (I LY o0’ medal 8t the department ball at the Willard January 24 Charles N. XN. Hess spoke of & move- | ¢4y, getenders of that village during ment which is under way to reduce i Oevernment aflowanes fo.ax " | The presentation was made by Judge $ce men and women who are suffering tuberculosis. R. Thompson of the U. 8. Marine sent by the officials of the city of Verdun, France, as a tribute to cne the bitter fighting in the World War. Robert E. Mattingly, who read the He offered & mo-| g sl citation from the French offi from tion calling upon members of Con- . cinle, at the conclusion of which ever, as to refuse their sanction to any | oo ont arose and extended Nonad i which in any way provides for a reduction in allowances to veterans. The motion was held over for further consideration. Orin Mung . John H. Crone and William Delehanty were elecied to membership. Paul C. Erthal was sccepted as a recruit and will be| fnitiated at the next meeting. The | Post $1004 one minute In silent rever. | erce In memory of those who have Jost their lives in Nicaragua. Officers were elected last Wednes- @ay evening at a meeting of the auxil-| Sary of the Kenneth Nash Unit, ae {ol- Jows: Miss Mildred Nash, president; Mise Gertrude Bacon, first vice presi dent: Mre. Nell Grove, second vice #ident; Mrs, Firhel Wilt, secretary #. Grace Newlin, treasurer. Mrs. F. P. Nash, chaplain; Mrs. Mary T, Wil #on, historian Formal installation of these officers | will take place next Wednesday eve- | réng. along with the installation of the | officers of the Nash Post at the Hamil- ton Hotel The executive committee meeting of the I K. ¥ M Jones Vost, No. 2,1 American Tegion, war held st the | howe of the commander, Mayme ¥ Emith, Lyon Village, tast Thure a8y evening “UAL the regular monthly m She poxt. 1 be held 1om @t 8 oclock, 8t the Thomes Guty, 1326 Masmachumeits BYenie staliation of the following offic be conducted by Col. 1. Miller K pmnder, Miss Mabel | vice commsnder, Mixs Jane Janior vice cominsnider Allan: historian, Mrs, FAnx M. Neil Bon; chaplain, Mis Gladys Alien ausrtermaster, Miss Marie Leubkert pergennt-at-arme, Mre Kisie M 1in yey. thustee, Mys. Muyime V. Bmith cigor beurers. Miw. Alma Jones aod Mies Mary Williams. { | A shovt progrsm bas been arrsnged by the ehalrman of cotertainnent committee, Past Comdr Helen G O'Keil, which will be toilowed by & re coption 1o Uik officers TwWo new mem bers were udmitted at the last meet Sug, Waze) Corinne Young snd Auna M Frame An appesl hes been went out to sll membere of the post for men's clothing., Many requests have heen made st headquarters, and the cloth. | IpE '* needed during this extrene Weutlier | A cortificate of distinguished service | Wba been nwarded (o this post by na-| | thonal hewdiguarters for inerensing 1x e berehip during the vesr 1921 An Bher eolor band huk also been pwinnd W or having T T Wisabled Aimerican Veterans, Mment of the Dlsabile American Vot Tepnt on the o3 nzation's Chiie mas Betiviies om bl of e men in the | Mount Aliw, Navy and Walter Reed Adosyiiale Liom Past Comde Gevrge to Mr. Thompson. In addition to this medal for valor during the World War he has recelved several Amer- can and French medals for distin. guished service during his_service rnh the Marines on the Western ront, The club had as its guests disabled veterans from the various local hos- pitals and a group of nurses, all of whom expressed delight at the affair., The committee In charge was com- nosed of Lieut. Floyd G. Caskey, U. 8. Naval Reserves: Lieut. Charles Riem. er, Maj Wallace Streater, Madison L. Hill. Maj. Thomas E. Fawcett, Wil- liam Homer Carroll, Lieut. Howard 8, Fisk, United States Naval Reserves; Maj Roy E. Hughes, Capt. C, C. Lowe and Lieut. Col. Fred B. Ryons. The annual election of officers and members of the board of governors of the club will be held January 20 at the Mavflower Hotel. The meeting will be followed by an evening of en- tertainment. Portugal Has Wine Frauds. Authoritles of Portugal have taken | tringknt steps Lo sto| wine trade ude. Bome growers ure mixing port with inf wouthern wines and welling the ation us the origl- L Mercha have been caught onverting ordinary table wine Into it by treating 3t with brandy, sugar nid chemicals YOUR PIAND WoREtS mMoe EST. 1879 BumsteadsWormSyrup ";"0 ;l‘lll" ’ il wad, " IF N {750 e Moo e e of ‘ur-"uum W sonty Sl wxty yomes’ fond or by wall "sn n bt wp wogel of merey ¥ Bot, C. &, Yourkess, M, B, Philsdeivhin Fleisher’s smart These t Han- nab Shop- ping Bags ~are an- other lighttul 1n- novation. In an interest- ing range of designs and color com- binations. Fleisher’s A t K L Offering Our Reg. $40 Seamless Axminster and Wool Velvet Rugs at $22. —One of the best values we have ever offered in these lovely, splendid wearing rugs. They have a high pile, are closely woven and are in beautiful Persian and Chinese effects. rogm sizes, 8!4x10}% and 9x12 ft.—at this reduction, Room Sizes $47.50 Seamless Ax- minster and Velvet Rugs $34.95 —Stephen. Sanford and Alex Smith & Sons, Rugs, in 8%4x10%; and 9x12 ft. sizes. Good-look- ing, long-wearing rugs in good patterns. 50 Tapestry-Weave Brussels and Wool Velvet Rugs $19.95 —Seamless Rugs, made by W. & | Sloane and Alex Smith & Sons. New Fall patterns and colors in B%x1055 and 9x12 ft sizes, Kann's—Third Floor, Reduced as follows— 9x12-ft. Rugs, R 814x10%;-ft. Ru, 6x9.ft. Rugs, R 4'4x6-ft. Ru, 36x63-in. Rug THE _SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTO Fleisher Envelope Handbags —are extremely ingly easy and eco- nomical to make. Fleisher Yarn Lamp Shades —are made of yarns in soft blending shades an cntirely new effect in home lighting. 1 b} i LY RIPVLILS Semi-Annual Clearance Whittall Rugs Discontinued Patterns and Floor Samples ~Only twice a year can we offer these lovely Anglo- Persian rugs at such reductions, soiled from display. but otherwise in good condition, $180.00, now $119,78 $138.00, now $110.40 $97.80, now $78.00 $43,00, now $34.40 $28.00, now $20.00 27x84-in. 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