Evening Star Newspaper, February 14, 1932, Page 24

Veterans of Foreign Wars MEETINGS THIS WEEK. ‘Wednesday — Maj. Gen. Clar- ence R. Edwards Post, No. 2135, Room 292, House Office Building, 8 pm.; Defense Post, No. 2357, 2030 Rhode Island avenue north- east, 8 pm. ‘Thursday—Equality-W a 1t e ) Reed Post, No. 284, 2 ple, 1012 Ninth street, 8 p.m. Equality-Walter Reed Post met at Pythian Tem ple when Comdr. Nathan H. Glueck presided. The cere- monial initistion of the 14 recruits who were obligated at the special event, foliowing the ban- t tendered to Commander-in-Chief d D. DeCoe at the National lh;les; Building on 22, was concludes ’s assembly hall. ous adoption was made of a commending_ Comrades Charles_Borek and C. E. Norman for establishing _the ' Shelter Camp at “80 Pennsylvania avenue, and 15 now located at 2626 Pennsylvania avenue. The resolution also commended Lieut. Col. U. S. Grant, 3d, for lldlnq indigent veterans. A resolution was unanimously adopted protesting the militant opposi- tion of the V. F. W. to any program of legislation reducing the armed forces of the United States. ‘The post accepted the invitation by the Alexandria, Va., Post for partici- pation as a marching unit in the parade of February 32 in connection with the Bicentennial Celebration of George Washington’s birthday. An- nouncement was made that Comrade Joseph W. Rixey, a member of the Hospital Committee, would be absent from the city for an indefinite time on official and business matters, and Comdr. Glueck appointed Com- rade Laurence Dunn to fill the station. The February 18 meeting at Pythian ‘Temple will be a revival of an old- fashioned “get-together” assembly, and the evening’s program will feature mov- ing pictures and vaudeville numbers. Refreshments will be served by the members of the Ladies' Auxiliary. At the meeting of Front Line Post in the hall of the Junior Order of Mechan- ics, February 8, it was decided to hold a smoker in the Coast Artillery Armory February 24 or 25 for the purpose of augmenting the membership of the post. ‘This smoker will be given to honor the past post commanders. A resolution has been sent to the chairman of the Subcommittee on Ap- tions of the House of Repre- sentatives opposing the reporting or en- actment of the Army appropriation bill with inclusive provisions for abolishing for one year the National Guard, the C. M. T. C, the R. O. T. C., the rifle matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, and the curtailment of the strength of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The following were elected to membership: John Sagar, Conway W. Larkin, Fran- cis E. Smith and Clarence C. Addison. The following were obligated to mem- ‘bership by Post Comdr. Harry F. Volk- man: John Sagar, Clarence C. Addison, J. W. Coates, Willlam A. Griffin and Conway W. Larkin. Department Comdr. Charles B. Jennings, Department In- spector James F. Bird, Past Department Comdr. George F. Neuner of National Capital Post and Quartermaster Frank R. Heise of Defense Post were guests. ‘Comrade Joseph B. Gardella reported the post had sold many more tickets than any other post of the District of Columbia Department for the Armistice day jubllee. Comrade Dr. A. Victor Cercell, captain of the bowling team, reported that his team was ready to accept the challenge of any other post’s team in the District of Columbia De- partment for match games. The post accepted the invitation to have & color guard in the marching line for the in Alexandria, Va., on ‘Wash! ’s birthday, and Comrades O'Berry, Wilfort, Phillips and Hammerer have volunteered to carry the colors and act as guard of honor. Comrade J. B. Jennings announced that the post’s rifle team, of which he is captain, will practice at the police in- door range on dates to be later an- mounced. Front Line Ladies’ Auxiliary met on Monday night, with President Mrs. Le- onelda Volkman officiating. The initia- tion ceremony was given to Mrs. Stew- art, Mrs. Haddon and Mrs. - Mason. ‘The newly appointed officers—Mrs. E. Boehm and Mrs. Gladys Latham—were installed by Mrs. Mary B. Guillermain. Mrs. Carrie Hooley is planning a party to be given February 29. Advance Post has received its charter from national headquarters, which bears the names of the original 100 -charter signers. A photographic reproduction of the document is being made. The 25 & unit has subscribed $10 for a fe membership in the endowment fund of the national V. F. W. home at Eaton 'Rapids, Mich., and a number of the members have declared their intention of subscribing as individuals. Comrade George Cummings is superintending the enterprise. A unanimous vote was made to “adopt” a ward in Walter Reed Hos- pital and, acting on the recommendation of Comrade Lloyd Graham, Ward 31 will hereafter be the special care of Ad- vance Post. The membership, in groups by roster, will visit the ward patients at regular stated periods. A bowling team organization has been launched. The teams are Regulars, Old Guard, Re- Roberts, Mrs. Chesser and Mrs. Balder- s o Fel 5 8 the & By Pt oy 6, e will be held ¥ebruary 27 at the Thomas Circle Club. ‘The Ladies’ A of Wfllhlmn Police and Pire Post will hold a Vi e tine :Ance at Pythian Temple tomorrow At the Department Recruiting Committee, chief of staff, Maj. E. H. Hale, is chair- man, reports were made by the post's recruiting representatives and plans were ted for a geographical division of eligibles. ‘Teams will be ol to rsonally visit the eligibles at their omes, and the committee requests the c of members who are in a position to furnish automobile transpor- tation for making the contacts any eve- nings between now and March 31. Those desiring to lend this assistance to the ting drive are requested to leave their names and addresses and the dates convenient to them with the clerk at recruiting headquarters, 230 Trans- portation Building. Chief of Staff Hale announced, as a result of the drive, Frederick Dent Grant Post, with an initial membership of more than 200, has been organized; that a charter has been applied for by the employes of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing; that a post made up of employes of the Na- tional Bureau of Standards is progress- ing, with a present potential strength of 64 members, and that the employes of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, un- der the leadership of Comrade Marshal, Room 3203, Internal Revenue Bureau, is now in process of organization. ‘With Comdr. Samuel G. Hamilton presiding, Columbia P met at the ‘Thomas Circle Club February 10. De- partment Inspector James F. Bird made an official inspection. Maj. Gen. Charles B. Ward, U. 8. A, retired, was initiated as a member of the post. A resolution was adopted urging the Department of the District of Colum- bia to arrange a program for February 22, honoring the birthday of George Washington. Maj. Paul J. McGahan, whose efforts in behalf of the Temporary Home of Soldiers and Sailors have re- sulted in annual increased appropria- tions for the extension of the home facilities for the care of a larger num- ber of veterans in need of temporary housing accommodations, was proposed for honorary membership. Maj. E. H. Hale, one of the pioneer workers of the V. F. W. in the District of Columbia, announced his candidacy for depart- ment commander. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to National Capital Post met in Pythian Temple February 9. Mrs. Nancy Eason was ob- ligated into membership. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Thompson will be initiated at the next meeting. The annusi card party was given by the Ways and Means Committee at the Burlington Hotel February 8. —_— PAVING BUSINESS PAYS Association’s Members See In- creased Operations. CHICAGO, February 13 (#).—Mem- bers of the National Paving Brick Association said yesterday their busi- ness is good and promises to be better. Extensive road building operations in many States, with increased employ- ment, was given as the reason for im- provement in the business. O. W. Renkert of Canton, Ohio, was elected president and George F. Schles- | inger, former director of the Iowa high- | way department, was named chief Bngié:eer with offices in Washington, Mayflower Society to Meet. Mrs. Emily Newell Blair will be guest of honor at the regular meeting of the I;emhe:lyd 9;‘1 l;ld-yflower Descendants, to lesday evening at 1227 Six- teenth street. = Textile trade of the Philippines met with increased competition Iggm Japan last year. —_————— Watch, Clock & Jewelry REPAIRING Clocks Called for, Delivered, Guaranteed MANTEL and Grandfather CLOCKS A Specialty TRIBBY’S B8 615 15th St. N.W. Next to Keith’s Estimates Furnished ~ Mes. 3629 GAS HEATERS Simplest and most perfect DAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, FEBRUARY 14, 1932—PART ONE. — ‘Healthmaster’ SUNLAMP Formerly Low Priced at $24.95 Clean, safe, quiet and sim- ple to operate. No gog- gles are necessary. Equipped with S-2 bulb. MONDAY'! We Will Close Out All “FLOOR SAMPLES” and DEMONSTRATORS of the Famous COLDSPOT ELECTRIC Refrigerators Our Regular Low Prices Slashed for a Quick Disposal onny$10nm Delivers Any ‘Coldspot’ Electric Refrigerator Just three 4 cubic feet Clearance— c a p acity. Regularly s '50 low priced at $137.50. . Just six 47 cubic feet ity. low priced = at $167.50. Just six 5 cubic feet apacity. Regularly 9 l 52 .00 low priced ot at $189.50. Just two 714 cubic feet Clearance— Romiars $ 1 79.00 low priced e at $219.50. All Sales Final—No Phone Orders Every “Coldspot” sold is fully guaranteed by Sears, Roebuck and Co. 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This wonderful washer is now equipped with the “Timekeeper”’ automatic control—and, of course, it still has the modern balloon-type wringer . . . insulated porcelain enamel tub . . . and still washes with the gentle, efficient “triple vane agi- tator.” Fully Guaranteed by Sears, Roebuck Approved by Good Housekeeping Institute Famous 8-Tube Silvertone Superheterodyne RADIO % stalled complete, | nothing else to buy $5 pown THE BEST ELECTRIC HEATERS Specially Low Priced $995 Element 14-Inch Size, 1,00¢-Watt Element 18-Inch Size, 1,060-Watt Element. . These heaters give sun- like warmth almost in- stantly. Ex- cellent for b athrooms, drying hair, tak- ing the chill tity lasts. Retail Dept. Store, 911 Bladensburg Rd. N.E, Retail Stores, 3140 M and 1825 14th N.W. burner of its kind. All electrical parts are off early in Comes Apart for Cleaning ] G. E. Fully guaranteed. Priced from $3 to $65 cruits and Volunteers. Comrade Jacobs 1s in charge of arrangements. | In the Alexandria, Va., parade on ‘Washington’s birthday, the post will be | omctl!;lgly tnpr:stelz‘ned by ul marching | contingent and the post’s colors. Com- . | Remember your heating trou- rade Alfred M. Lohman was obligated bles last Winter—let us correct to membership. Comrade William A. them. Burch was, by acclamation, elected 3 trustee to succeed himself. Fall U';:egglf‘“ls anges and The next meeting will be held Feb- w. s_ JENKS & SON Fuary 26 at the Metropolitan Hotel. 723 7th St. N.W., NAt. 2092 Federal Ladies' Auxiliary met Febru- Washington’s_Oldest Harduare and WA PAP R 'stove’ Store I I E ary 8, at the home of Mrs. Ruth Nitchka. 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