Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1933, Page 48

Meetings This Week. Monday — Quentin Roosevelt, No. 11, 8:30 pm., Potomac Boat Club, Thirty-sixth and Canal sl treets. Tuesday—Victory, No. 4, 8 pm, Odd Fellows' Hall, 419 Seventh street. ‘Wednesday—Membership Party, 8 pm., Immaculate Conception Hall; Henry C. Spengler, No. 12, 8 pm, 1326 Massachusetts avenue. Thursday—Department Execu- tive Committee, 8 p.m., board room, District Building; James E. Walker Post, No. 26, 8:30 pm., Y. M. C. A, Twelfth and U streets. The Stanley Church Depue Post held & dance Monday night. The entertain- ers, Carroll Wright, Billy Whiteside, Isabel Hamilton and Doris Roseland, staged the floor show. The regular monthly meeting was held Wednesday evening at the Cairo Hotel. Routine business was disposed of and tentative plans made for another dance during June. Comrade Zwinglas was elected two-year trustee to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Thomas C. Carlin. The next meeting of the Quentin Roosevelt Post, No. 11, will be held to- morrow at 8:30 pm. in the Potomac Boat Club, Thirty-sixth and Canal strects. All members of the Executive Committee are requested to be present at 8 p.m. as matters of importance will be discussed. Comdr. Alles will preside. At its_ semi-monthly meeting the Vincent B. Costello Post unanimously adopted a resolution urging the creation of a council or board to be composed of representatives of the respective veter- ans’ organizations te study and recom- mend veterans' legislation to the Con- gress. Upon _instructions from the post, Comdr. Grant has appointed a commit- tee deleguted to make certain comment and recommendations b’:’ s sane and Adjt. Albert P. Tatspaugh, Frederick L. Bach, Warren Biggs, Byron G. Carson, J. Blaine Fitzgerald, D. Frye, John L. Meade, Raymond Queenin and Fred T. Truee. This committee has held several conferences and it is ex- pected that its recommendations will be presented for consideration of the post &t _its next meeting. The commander announced the ac- ceptance of the resignation of Sigmund Millebrandt as assistant adjutant. Mil- lebrandt is a patient in the Veterans’ Hospital at Albuquerque, N. Mex. Capt. ‘W. H. Lemon, formerly drum major in the Alexandria Drum Corps, has en- listed in Costello Drum and Bugle Corps and Joe Droney was appointed assistant sergeant of arms. | ‘The post supper dance will be held at Lotus Cafe May 4. | Any comrades of Costello Post who are unemployed are requested to see the commander, who expects to place & number in employment during the oper- ation of the carnival, sponsored by the post, at Wisconsin avenue and Thirty- fourth street, from May 3 to 13, in- clusive. With Post Commander Thomas Ma- son, jr,, presiding, Second Division Post, No. 28, met Monday night at the Cairo Hotel. Twenty-three applicants were ac- cepted for membership and were given their degrees by the post degree team. Plans for the testimonial dance and supper to be held April 29 at the Cairo Hotel, for Past Post Commanders K. T. Wright and E. J. Brown have been completed. The fellowing appointments were made by the post commander: Mem- bership Committee, O. J. Stockman, chairman; Employment Committee, A. Selinger, chairman, and Dr. C. W. ‘Tegee, post surgeon. The silver star medal awarded by the American Legion Auxiliary ‘The regular meeting of the George | E. Killeen Unit, No. 25, was held Wednes- day evening at the ciub house, 3204 M | street. The unit indorsed April 30 as “Prayer Sunday.” The unit indorsed Mrs. Marie Dyer, acting department president, for president. The unit has adopted the family of an unemployed veteran consisting of his wife and two small children. A collec- tion was made to help them. Mrs. Isabelle Steinbraker, welfare officer, will see to their comforts. ‘The president, Mrs. Leon Arnold, was elected an officer of the Womafl’s Demo- cratic Union. The unit will have a Mother's day tea May 14 at the Killeen Club House. The Refreshment Commit- tee consists of Mrs. Mary Killeen, Mrs. Margaret Carroll, Mrs. Margaret Vaughn, Mrs. Blanche Buscher, Mrs. Margaret Buscher, Mrs. Isabelle Stein- braker, Mrs. May Spedden, Mrs. Rose ‘Ward, Mrs. Tanny Tavenner, Mrs. Mar- tha Witcomb, Mrs. Waters and Mrs. Ed- ward Kehoe. Program: Mrs. Mae Or- landa, Mrs. Linda Laws. Publicity: Mrs. Ada M. Riley. Music: Mrs. Dorothy Wilding and Mrs. Elsie Hart. Invita- tions: Mrs. Leon Arnold, Mrs. Sue Reen- burg, Miss Mabel Staub, Mrs. Marie Dyer, Mrs. Martha Witcomb. Decora- tions: Mrs. Alice Curtin and Mrs. Ma- rion Money. Flowers: Mrs. Delia Bar- Ler, Mrs. Amy Hammond, Mrs. May ?_rubey, Mrs. Mary Green, Mrs. J. V. oe. ‘The unit was represented at the mass meeting “Against Recognition of Soviet Russia” by Mrs. Marie Dyer, Mrs. Ada Riley, Mrs. Mary Green and Mrs. Amy Hammond. The James E. Walker Unit, No. 26, held a joint meeting with James E. ‘Walker Post, No. 26, in commemoration of the birth of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant with an impressive patriotic program. A portrait of Gen. Grant was presented to the post by Mrs. Ida Virginia Nickens Pollard. Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, unit president, was the presiding officer. In- vocation was pronounced by Rev. J. L. S. Holloman. Piano solos were rendered by Miss Audrey Miller and Miss Belle Robinson. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address was read by Miss Marjorie Holloman. M:s. Elizabeth Dickerson gave a vocal solo. The portrait of Gen. Grant was unveiled by Mrs, I. V. N. Pollard and the presentation speech made by her son, H. Comdr. ance speech. An address was made by Col. U. 8. Grant, 3d. An address was also made by Attorney R. W. Tomkins and a read- ing given by Mrs. Edna French. A mu- sical number was rendered by Messrs. Cox, Newsome, and Fantroy. Music was rendered by the James Reese Eu- rope Post’s Drum and Bugle Corps. ‘The distinguished guests included Mrs. Marie Dyer, acting department president; Senior Vice Department Comdr. Busch; Miss Lillian Reagan, president, Henry C. Spengler Unit; Mrs. Julia Brown, president, James Reese Eu- rope Unit; Mrs. Nellle Walker, depart- ment historian; Mrs. Bertha A. Y. Werthner, department Americanization chairman; Mgs. J. F. Bundy, Col. West A. Hamilton, Dr. T. Edward Jones, Capt. S. H. Epps, Attorney J. Franklin Wilson, William Burrell and Sergt. Anderson. Benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. W. Bundrant, post chaplain. The regular meeting of the Kenneth | H. Nash Unit, No. 8, was held at the Sears, Roebuck & Co. Art Galleries, 1106 Connecticut avenue, with the presidgnt, Mrs. Lillian K. Urbau, pre- siding. The unit participated in the wrapping of Easter gifts for the hos- pitals. The Welfare Committee report- ed on transportation furnished a vet- eran to return home. t to men cited for gal- been bestowed upon Mason, Vallin and Peterie. Commander Mason was also the oak leaf cluster in addition to the medal. The de team has received a plaque from the Philadelphia post in appreciation of their performance for them in conferring the degree on more an & hundred of their members. Sergeant Jasper Post, No. 13 met at Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts avenue. Department veterans’ prefer- ence officer, Past Commander Edward L. Marthill, and Willlam P. Kerschner, post preference officer, spoke on vet- erans’ preference legislation. Ralph J. Chaillett, chairman of the Entertain ment Committee, 1804 M street, di- cussed plans for a dance at the Raleikn Hotel on May 6. A boat ride down the Potomac will be held in August. Post Commander Paul H. McMurray, who presided at the meeting, has accepted a commission in the United States Army, Reserve captain, Judge Advo- Cote Generils Depanmert Stuart Walcott Post, No, 10, will hold next meet} April 25 at 8 o'clock mmm“‘&‘mwmmm bingo game will be held. Rain Checks for Automobiles. There is a prevalent superstition among automobile owners that it al- washed. That is the excuse some drivers have for dirty cars. At Topeka, Kans, there is a car-washing plant where & rain check in given with each car- operation. If it rains within 24 hours bring your car back and get another wash. lent 9. ) ceipt of & letter from the W Chamber of Commerce ways rains just after the car has been | is Department Comdr. O. W. Hollings- worth is sending out orders calling the SRS R s wfla: capita to Quarter:- representation at the de] eo'l;;:ntkn to buthzm June. for the next convention of the e same. Past. Department Adjt. Arthur C. Fowle reports the history of of Columbis Veterans pf Foreign Wars he Department Adjt. E. ;om "fiém posts to send him a list of their dele- gates and alternates whomr they have elected to represent their post at the department encampment in June. Vice Department Comdr. H. C. Davis held a meeting with all post com- manders and post chairmen of the ‘Wash- | meet Tuesda Poppy Committee at the National concessions Guard Armory to give out to the chairman the department tion Committee, will make his report next week on the next convention to be held in June, National Capital Post, No. 127, will t Tem- ited St 2400, met April &venue wit 8. Bladen p! 3 cruits were _elected Thomas G Lemmel Walker, Guy A. Swan Robert V. Montgomery. The first four ) A & THE HECHT (0.°S _ NO PROFIT! Marquisette Curtains 47 ¢ r Fine quality, firmly wov- en marquisette curtains, in tailored style. 274 yards long. Ecru shade. Limit 4 to a customer! (81xth Floor. 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Skates 99¢ Union Hardware Ball-bearing roller skates, Limit of 1 Pair to a Customer! (8ixth Floor, The Hecht Co.) NO PROFIT Krinkled Bedspreads 39¢ Made by Cannon Mills. Double size. Qreen, blue, rose, orchid, gold. Limit 2 to a Customer! Pifth Ploor—The Neeht Co. Yes, Ma’'m, we mean that every item advertised here below is being sold to you at absolutely cost price to us plus freight from factory. Because of the low prices, we are forced to limit quantities, and none will be sold to dealers. On sale Monday only! NO PROFIT! Norway Spruce " 39¢ 2 ft. to 21}, ft. Beautiful green foliage. Large size. Enhances the lawn. Very hardy. Limit 2 to a Customer! (Pifth Floor, The Hecht Co.) 36-Inch Jaspe, Yard C Heavy quality jaspe, full 36 inches wide. It green, rust, natural. For slip covers and hangings. Limit 17 Yds. to Customer (Bixth Floor, The Hecht Co.) NO PROFIT! Braided - Garden Hose 4.(3 ft. Single and double braided. Fabric reinforcement, Length up to 24 feet. 3§ to 3 inch diameters. 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The members adjourned to the home of Quartermaster G. W. Ridgeway where refreshments were ”nomnmmhumm Pollow-Me Post, No. 1830, held s seen this latest and exciting of our brain children. business meeting last Tuesday night at the home of Comrade Belt. John Wells, who served with the American forces in Cuba, was elected to The next regular meeting will be beld at the and Marines’ Club ‘Tuesday evenirg. Pront Line Post, No. 1401, will meet tomorrow night. Post Comdr. P. F. Biggins, with his staff, have been pay- ing visits to other posts of the depart- ment the past month. Walker H. Colston, who was recently appointed as chairman of the rt- ment By-Laws Committee, is redrafting the by-laws of the department and ex- pects to report considerable progress at the next meeting of the Council of Ad- ministratic lon. A resolution will be introduced to- morrow night requesting national head- quarters of the V. F. W. to include under the list of eligible members to the V. F. W. officers and men who received | an Expeditionary Medal from the U. 8. Marine Corps for service in Santo Do- mingo subsequent to the World War. A meeting of Top Notch Tent of the Cooties was held at the Woodman Hall , when arrangements ‘Tuesday, were made for a dance to be given at the Arlington Hotel April 27. A dinner E@m’lz’ofl Goes Into Its Second Smashing Week—Monday Morning at 9:15! will be served ‘at the meeting May 2 under the of Chris sbelilc. Bill Snyder anfl N. Volkman. A gold V. F. W. button has’ been offered by Cootie Frank Heise for the member bringing the most recruits to the meet- ing May 2. Front Line Auxiliary will hold a social meeting Monday night at the home of Mrs. Gertrude L. Biggins, 1209 Clifton street. The next monthly visit to Naval Hospital will be April 28 at 7 pm. The Auxiliary of Follow-Me Post, No. 1830, met at the Thomas Circle Club April 11. The guest of honor was Mrs. Marian of New York, also a National War Mother. Mrs. Leon Brusiloff was made an honorary | member. On April 21, at the Thomas Circle Club, the auxiliary will hold a bingo party. National Capital Auxiliary, No. 127, will meet next Tuesday night at Pythian Temple. After a business ses- sion there will be a bin refreshments will be med.,, w’ od Have l}ou Seen the MAGIC ROOMS? « . . the answer to this riddle will be found in the Fourth Floor Furniture _ Department of the Hecht Co.! Don't redecorate, don’t refurnish, don’t do anything to your home until you've There’s no trick to them, no pulling of rabbits out of hats...just a dandy mixture of the theater with good old-fashioned practicability! Resulting in rooms that will show you how you can dress up your home for Spring and Summer, at an unusually small cost! Come in and see what it’s all about, because your friends and neighbors will soon be asking, “Have you seen The Hecht Co.’s Magic Rooms?” See the Waffle Demonstration Wm made while you 7 # / MAGINE! 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