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F-2 NEW ASSOGATON TOBELAINGHED NORTHWEST ARE 65 Residents, at First Meet- ing, Seek Improved Transportation. Because many residents in the area between Brightwood and Petworth feel they are not properly represented in any civic organization, a new citi- gens’ association is being organized. Last month three citizens crganized themselves into a committee and sent out 250 letters to residents urging them to attend a meeting to be held on December 5 at the Fourt Stephens American Legion Hall. “Such an as- sociation in this neighborhood is a desirable necessity,” the letter stated. “There is a great deal of beneficial result to all that could be obtained by concerted action in an organization of this character, and which cannot be done by individuals acting alone.” ‘The letter was signed by Col. Harry Coope, acting chairman; William A. Kemp and S. L. Banks. 65 Residents Attend. Sixty-five residents responded by attending Wednesday aight. Col. Coope was elected temporaiv chair- man and Mr. Kemp temporary secre- tary. The objectives of the proposed body were listed by Col. Coope and included a proposal to secure immedi- ate betterment of the street car track situation on Kennedy street. Opinion seemed to be divided as to whether to double track the street, as pro- posed by Manor Park and other groups further north, or whether to leave them in their present state to be supplemented with bus service. An efficient bus service from the erea to the downtown section was named as one of the immediate ob- Jectives, as well as securing better lighted streets, better school facilities, playgrounds and a swimming pool. Harry N. Stull, of the Stanton Park Citizens’ Association, spoke of the benefits of such a group and warned of pitfalls to be avoided in its forma- tion. He gave several interesting ex- | planations on how to organize and | what an association can do. Out-; lining the duties that fall upon the various offices of an association and telling of the work of their own group, W. H. Seaquist, T. W. Buckley and W. G. Duke of the Manor Park association also spoke. Name Undecided. No name has been decided upon for the proposed body, but that of Fort Slocum Citizens’ Association was suggested. Although no definite boundaries were set, it was suggested by Col. Coope that the territory cov- ered by the body should be bounded on the east by Blair road, on the west by Georgia avenue, on the south by the Petworth Citizens' Association and the northern boundary some- | where near_the southerr. border of the Manor Park territory. For many months the Columbia | Park Citizens' Association, which in- cluded the territory in the south of this area, has been inactive. C. H.| Bullock, president, declared he had no objection to such a new organization. He declared, “If there is any one with enough interest to start an association here, he is welcome to it.” ‘W. H., Hargrave, commander of Post 32 of the American Legion, | offered the use of the hall at 806 Kennedy street for future use as a meeting place. The seating capacity of the hall is about 110 persons. The organization meeting has been | #et for January 9 at the hall and if | the movement is approved a name will be selected. Other business to come up will be the election of permanent | officers and the appointment of stand- | ing committees. e SIX-POINT PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED Scenic Drive, Playground, Lights, Bridge and Sewers Sought by Group. * In an effort to make this year the | most successful in the history of his organization, Dr. E. D. Richardson, president of the Congress Heights Citizens’ Association, has announced six points of major improvements to be set before his association tomorrow night. + The Oxon Run interceptor project §s one of the most vital items to Be secured, he said, It will help five areas. The extension of surface sew- ers is very urgent at this time, he| declared, since after heavy rain water collects in the streets for as much as two days following in some of the lpcalities. He said there is money available under last year's District appropriation bill and therefore this project would not require an appro- priation from Congress. . Within the next year the associa- tlon probably will realize success in its request for a playground at Fourth street and Nichols avenue southeast, Richardson stated. This will culmi- nate a five-year battle for this pro- gram. The other improvements sought are stronger bulbs in street lamps, the South Capitol street bridge and the dévelopment of the scénic driveway from Portland and Nichols avenues southeast along the bluffs overlook- ing the Potomac River to Fort Wash- ington, a distance of about 20 miles. This would correspond to the Mount ‘Vernon Memorial Highway, only from the Maryland side and from the over- banging bluffs of the river. GROUP HEADS NAMED A. J. Driscoll Announces Chair- -men of Mid-City Committees. Committee chairmen for the Mid- City Citizens" Association were ap- pointed last week. A. J. Driscoll heads this unit and the following appoint- ments were announced: The first name following each committee indi- cates the chairman, the second the vice chairman. Membership, Paul A. Grove and * @ H. Dunnington; Health, Dr. F. ‘Thomas Evans and Dr. Flora Taylor; Sfreets, Parks and Highways, Frank B Hoffman and E. E. Branstatter; tertainment, Mrs. Anns Spurr and . Alfred Wynne; Public Schools, Qeorge A. Warren and J. T. Robb: law and Legislation, W. H. Richard- &3n and Joseph A. Geier. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 9, 1934—PART FOUR. Southeast Leaders Discuss Exposition Plans Representatives of varlous civic, welfare, recreational and other organizations in Southeast Washington met last Wednesday in the Hine Junior High School to discuss tentative plans for a southeast exposition, the purpose of which is to explain the work of the different organizations and place the needs of Southeast Washington before all residents and Congress. It was decided the exposition will be held on Friday, February 8, in the Buchanan School, Thirteenth and D streets southeast. ASKED AT ON Columbia Heights Citizens Attack Transit Co. and De- mand Better Service. Charging the Capital Transit Co. with using antiquated cars, the Colum- bia Heights Citizens' Association adopted a resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to order immedi- ate purchase by the company of a maximum number of modern cars and compulsory abandonment of all in- efficient motor vehicles. The commission was further re- quested to prohibit tHe overloading of cars and to be held liable for such violations. Improvement of ventilating conditions and proper heating was also urged for all cars, as well as the abolishment of the practice of permit- ting passengers to stand in bus aisles. No Bus Line Purchase. ‘The association also asked that no acquisition of the Washington Rapid Transit Co. be permitted at the pro- posed rate; that during morning and evening rush hours one-way bus service be established on Thirteenth and Sixteenth streets; that express service be instituted on Eleventh street through the establishment of parallel local bus service and that bus service be substituted for rail service wherever possible. Other requests made were that there be no postponement of needed bus lines; routings and service be made as flexi- ble as physical conditions and de- mands of each community may war- rant; that when ordering the abane donment of trackage the commission specifically order the placing of streets in good condition by the transic com- pany, and that no change in trackage be made at Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets and New York and Pennsylvania avenue$ until such time as a subway or underpass in Fourteenth street at Thomas Circle and i Connecticut avenue at Dupont Circle is designed. Elgen Asks Thought. The resolution was sent to the Commissioners, the President, the house and Senate District Committees, the commission and the Federation of Citizens’ Associations. It was introduced by Mrs. Marle Flynn Maddox, chairman of the asso- ciation’s Public Utilities Committee, and was adopted unanimously. Riley E. Elgen, chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, was pres- ent at the meeting. He offered little comment on the resolution, urging only that serious thought be given the matter of street railway change sug- gestions. —_— FOXHALL MAY HEAL FEDERATION SPLIT Resolution Now Before Body to Rejoin Parent Organization After Six-Year Lapse. After a lapse of nearly six years, the Foxhall Village Citizens’ Associa- tion may rejoin the Federatioa of Citizens’ Associations. Organized in 1927, the group joined the federation, but after about a year’s membership dropped from the body on the ground items chiefly of local interest would receive considera- tion by the association. Clarence Miller, the first president, and Lucien Mercer, both delegates to the federa- tion, said “it was a waste of time” to attend the federation meetings since the association had returned to the status of a community club. R. W. Westwood, past secretary of the group, recently introduced two resolutions at the meetings which were defeated—one to disorganize the association and the other to hold one annual meeting, with special meet- ings to be called when necessary. Westwood at the last meeting in- troduced a motion to rejoin the fed- eration to increase the interest of the members. The motion was tabled, but undoubtedly will come up for ac- tion Tuesday night, Clarence M. Charest, the president, said. “If we go on meeting, we must widen our interest in civic affairs,” Westwood stated. He pointed out that Reservoir road has been widened, bus service improved, the Rose Lees Hardy School has been erected and prac- tically all needed local improvements have been secured. “Unless the group joins the fed- eration,” he said, “we will not have anything to talk about.” MUSIC AT MEETINGS Washington Highlands Seeks to Stimulate Interest. In en effort to stimulate interest, the Washington Highlands Citizens’ Association &t its last meefing, held at the home of the president, W, Earl Nair, presented a musical program after the meeting. Hill-billy music, furnished by the “Happy, Hicks” of Congress Heights comt{mwd the major part of the program. Nair expressed the opinion that something of this nature Would tend that determination of | Left to re right, front row: Morris Fox, assistant director Metropolitan Police Boys' Club; Mrs. E. K. Peeples, director Community Center Department; Mrs. J. H. Weikel, representing the Buchanan School Parent-Teachers’ Associa- tion; Mrs. H. C. Olson, Southeast Lieut. John Flaherty of No. 5 precinct. Community Center Recreational Club; Back row: Mrs. Olive Bryde, vice president Southeast Citizens' Association; John W. Barse, Lincoln Park Association, and Dr. Philip Stebbing, Gallinger Hospital—Star Staff Photo. NEW SIREH BARS District Civic Problems and Civic Bodies Spotlight Flickers on the Starlings—T eamwork Shown in Effort to Get Larger Federal Share in D. C. Budget—County Federations Preparing Legislative Programs. BY JESSE C. SUTER. HANGE of the spotlight from one civic problem to another is a rather inter- esting study. Reorganiza- tion of the District gov- ernment, transportation re-routing, crime prevention campaign, all- night parking, safety on the streets, legislative program, fiscal relations and even national representation all have their turn of occupying the center of the stage and the focus of the bright light. But when Gen. Lanham and his army leaves head- quarters at Fort Dupont and de- scends upon the starling invaders all else in the line of problems fades out. Commissioner Hazen announced upon becoming Commissioner that getting rid of the starlings was well at the top of his program as Dis- trict Commissioner. He even humor- ously boasted, on one occasion, of having gotten rid of all but the two that had accosted Commissioner Allen and himself on leaving the District Building one evening. There are those in the civic bodies who are hoping that Mr. Hazen will be far more successful with the other planks of his platform than he has with the starling plank. One wag suggests that, as other methods have failed, the civic bodies might try passing some “hot” resolutions against these an- noying pests. Fine Teamwork for D. C. Financial Square Deal. IVIC teamwork was never more in evidence than in the pres- ent united effort to induce the Federal Government to assume an equitable share of the cost of oper- ation and maintenance of its Capital. The Commissioners and subordinates, with the' organized support of the entire community, are not wavering in putting up & strong case for the District, Present, interest centers in the proj survey to be ordered by the President to determine, to his satisfaction, whether or not the residents of the District pay a fair tax in comparison with other com- munities. The choice of the Fed- eral agency to perform this task is most important. Civic leaders are much interested in seeing that the agency selected be one familiar with the financial statistics of citles. Belief is expressed that the in- quiry directed by the President will be fair and impartial and not de- signed to make a showing against ‘Washington, regardless of the facts developed. Civic organizations are just now experiencing a feeling of confidence in the outcome, for they know that every impartial in- quiry in the past has caonfirmed their claims that the District is not undertaxed and that the Federal Government should pay & substan- tial share of the expenses of its Capital. Association Oldest Inhabitants Sixty-ninth Anniversary. ELEBRATIONS of the anniver- sary of the founding of the Association of Oldest Inhab- itants are always made to serve a practical purpose for the good of its beloved District of Columbia. The civic theme at the banquet at the Raleigh on Friday evening was “Financial Equity for the District of Columbia,” with a lesser refer- ence to its companion “Political Equity for the District of Colum- bia.” In keeping with his annual custom, President Theodore W. Noyes, in his address, presented a strong appeal for a square deal and a new financial deal for the District. His facts and figures in support of his argument were an- other valuable contribution to the fiscal literature of the District of Columbia, to which he has been the most voluminous and thorough contributor. His handling of the subject was in a manner possible only to the trained expert who has made a life study of this vital problem. The District Commissioners were there, as were the heads of the principal civic and trade organiza- tions. All speakers were profuse in their commendation of the Commissioners for their fine stand in urging larger Federal financial participation in District support. ‘The Commissioners appreciated the solid backing of the community and pledged themselves to carry on to the end. Federation of Civic Associations of the District of Columbia. LSEWHERE on this page ap- pears a brief historical sketch of the Federation of Civic Associations of the District of Columbia. This central body, rep- resenting 18 associations of our colored citizens, has given a good account of itself and has made many & real civic contribution. Back in the time when Col. J. Franklin Bell was Engineer Com- missioner, the Citizens’ Advisory Council was formed. The com- plete plan of this unofficial City. Council was formulated by the Federation of Citizsens’ Associa- , tons and approved by the Com- myssioners. ‘The first that the their own federation was to have the privilege of electing two of the eight elective members of the council of nine, the ninth being the president of the Federation of Citizens’ Associations, as the chairman ex officio. A delegation from the Civic Federation sought a conference with the president of the Citizens’ Federation in order to learn all of the particulars regarding the proposed advisory body. A very satisfactory conference was had, at the conclusion of which it was suggested that here was a real opportunity to select as represen- tatives two who would be a credit to the race. The spokesman im- mediately replied that those they would select would be a credit to any race, The elections were held and the Federation of Civic Associations elected as its members of the coun- cil its president, Dr. George H. Richardson and George T. Beason, president of the Georgetown Civic Association. These men did fine work and were respected and es- teemed by their colleagues. These men did some of the most thorough committee work rendered by mem- bers of the council. Indicative of the sentiment of the various sections of the Dis- trict and the District as a whole the action of this federation of our colored citizens has in most in- stances paralleled the actions of the other civic bodies. There has been one striking dif- ference between the Federation of Civic Associations and the Federa- tion of Citizens' Associations and that is in the tenure of office of its presidents. The former body is now presided over by its second president, George W. Beasley, who succeeded first President Richard- son a few years ago. The latter body has during its life had as president nine different men, serv- ing terms of two, three and four years. Another Joint Conference Proposed for Northwest. ITH the Southeast Joint , Conference, and the North- east Conference safely launched there now looms a new one in the Northwest suburban area sponsored by the Forest Hills Citizens’ Association. President L. A. Carruthers has been so much impressed by the ironing out of some of the differences in South- :nst ‘Washington that he is strong or it. In the area west of Rock Creek and north of Massachusetts ave- nue there are six associations hav- ing many problems in common, the solution of which will be materially advanced through intelligent, in- tensive, teamwork. It is expected that many benefits will accrue through such a union of forces. Notable achievements have result~ ed from the joint activities of as- sociations in other parts of the Northwest section. The Joint Street Railway Committee of the associa- tions covering territory abutting Georgia avenue operated before the formation of the Federation of Citizens' Associations and pro- duced a spirit of co-operation and tolerance which is believed to have been most helpful in the forma- tion of the federation. This joint committee was more like the pres- ent conferences than some of the other joint association activities. Regular stated meetings were held, formal delegations represented the member bodies and real results were obtained in improving the car service on the Georgia avenue car line. It was this body which in- fluenced the company to abandon the loop near the base ball park and run through cars. ‘The associations of Takoma, Menor Park and Chillum Heights have an understanding regarding several problems but maintain no formal alliance. Paying Taxes Monthly Like Gas, Electric and Phone Bills. ALTER L. SWANTON, secre- i _tary and former president of Columbia Heights Citi- zens' Association, proposes that tax bills be payable monthly like other public service bills are paid. He believes that such practice would be a real help to small calaried people and would reduce the delin- quent tax list. Mr. Swanton has been a delegate to the Federation of Cltizens’ Associations for a number of years and was a mem- ber of the first Citizens’ Advisory Council. He is a close student of District affairs and has rendered among other fine services the preparation of a comprehensive set- up of the statement of District re- ceipts and expenditures. 8everal years ago Congress au- the payment of tax bills quarterly on home property occu- pied by the owner. This, however, was restricted to those who made application to the assessor of the District of Columbia within a cer- tain specified time. Those who, through such application, obtained this privilege are enthusiastic sup- porters of the idea. It has never been clear to many just why this privilege should not be accorded any other home-owning occupants So-called Primary Law For the District. N THE Commissioners’ legis< lative program is a proposal to provide the necessary orderly machinery for holding quadrermial elections in the Dis- trict for the selection of delegates to the party conventions. Recent conferences indicate the political party organizations favor such legislation. Sponsors for such legislation, in the past, have wondered why there was such apparent civic organiza- tion indifference toward the pro- posal. Inquiry develops the infor- mation that there has been a feel- ing that the matter of the repre- sentation in the party conventions by the District of Columbia was entirely controlled by the national party organizations, and that in consequence the sponsorship for such a law should be the party governing bodies. Testimony before congressional committees has indicated the methods used in the District for selection of delegates are far from perfect and are in some instances the source of considerable dissatis- faction. It has been very definitely demonstrated that a general elec- tion of any kind cannot be held without the legal machinery and the power of enforcement. It is believed to be the idea of the Commissioners that if the re- quired election machinery be pro- vided it might be utilized on oc- casion to ascertain the desires of the people upon many important questions. To many of our citizens it seems strange, to say the least, that a great community of a half- a-million souls have no legal ma- chinery available for the official ex- pression of community opinion. Just to think of it—a great community of American citizens with a population greater than each of eight of the sovereign States and so politically dumb as to be unable to do any- thing stronger politically than to present the Government with “toothless” petitions. And this in the Capital—the very heart—of the, so-called, greatest republic the world has ever known. Is there any wonder that there is a growing number of District inmates who say with Andy, the famous radio comedian, “I'se regusted!” Arlington and Montgomery Civic Federations Programs. HE civic federations of Arling- f ton and Montgomery Counties are perfecting their legislative programs for presentation at the respective sessions of the Virginia and Maryland Legislatures. Arling- ton County has just completed its reorganization for the year by elect- ing its officers. Arthur Orr has been re-elected president. Montgomery County Federation has gotten further along with its program and will consider a com- prehensive report of the Executive and Advisory Committees at its meeting tomorrow night in the Be- thesda Elementary School. Among the items up for action are noted the payment of taxes in install- ments; abolish the Liquor Control Board, transferring its functions to the Board of County Commission- ers; to provide the necessary legis- lation so that a bridge may be con- structed at Great Falls with Fed- eral funds; to repeal the require- ment of new residents to declare intentions of becoming a citizen of the State one year before reg- istering, and to provide for the re- assessment of all real property in Montgomery County and for peri- odic assessments thereafter. Presi- dent Robert E. Bondy will preside at the meeting tomorrow night. '|DRIVE FOR MEMBERS BEGUN IN SOUTHEAST “0ld Home Week” in Spring Also Planned; Committee Chair- man Appointed. A membership drive, which will be continued until February, was inau- gurated by the Southeast Citizens’ As- sociation at its last meeting. Mrs. Alyse Thume, newly appointed chair- man of the Membership Committee, was instructed by President Willlam A. Malo to work in conjunction with the Executive Committee in an effort to carry on a successful drive for new members. - At the same time the following Mrs. Margaret Otterback, newly ed treasurer; Parks and Public Build- ings, John V. Schmidt; Public Utili- ties J. C. L. Ritter; Fire and Police, George C. Glick; Navy Yard, J. C. Lane; Employment, Mrs. O. M. Ken- nely; Southeast Community Center, Mrs. B. G. Ladd; Civic, Vernis Absher, and Entertainment, Col. W. F. Mur- hy. i Col. Murphy was given authority to g0 ahead with pléns for an “old home week,” to be held some CIVC FEDERATION, ORGANIZED INT221, IS AGTIVE FOR CITY: Anti-Crime Work and Fight for Vote Are Part of Notable Record. The Federation of Civic Associations 1s the concentration of a widespread and progressive interest in civic affairs by the colored community in Wash- ington. Since its organization, November 10, 1921, it has grown in influence and popular appreciation, until today it has been accorded un ted rec- ognition at the hands of the execu- tive officers of the District and has; received most noteworthy co-operation from the Federation of Citizens’ Asso- ciation and its president, James G. Yaden. Dr, George H. Richardson, president of the Public Interest Citizens’ Asso- ciation of Northeast, was elected president at this first meeting and continued to hold this office for 12 years, missing but one meeting during that period. Previous to this official organiza- tion meeting November 10, however, George T. Beason, president of the Georgetown Civic Association, called a meeting to set forth plans designed to bring about the federation of the several civic associations of the col- ored community and outlined the ob- ject of such a conference. The meeting was called on October 21, 1921, at the Wendell Phillips School. The follow- ing civic associations were represented at this meeting: Anacostia, Benning- Glendale-Oakland, Georgetown, Pleas- ant Plains, Potomac and Reno. Second Meeting Held. ‘The second meeting called to fur- ther organization plans was on Oc- tober 28 at the Twelfth Street Y. M. C. A, and in addition to those represented at the first meeting, the following also sent delegates: Howard Park, Northeast Boundary, Northeast Improvement, and a pledge of support by letter from the Garfleld Civic As- soclation. Mr. Beason was elected temporary chairman at this meeting and John E. Bowles temporary secretary. The first regular meeting was set for December 6, but on November 1 Mr. Bowles was requested to call a meeting of “The Civic Alliance” for November 10. The Central Association was also represented at this meeting, at which a committee was appointed to revise the temporary constitution and by- laws. Other officers elected than Dr. Richardeon were Elzie S. Hoffmann, vice president; George E. Jackson, recording secretary; W. W. Cohran, corresponding secretary, and E. J. Morton, treasurer. ‘The federation meets the fourth Friday of each month in the board room of the District Building. It is composed of 18 associations, two dele- gates representing each group. For seven years it sent delegates to the Citizens’ Advisory Council, consisting of Dr. Richardson, Mr. Beason and alternately between W. W. Hall and William Lewis. Co-operate With N. R. A. Last year the federation appointed a special committee to canvass various sections and secure approval of the N. R. A. The committee exceeded its quota in placing the posters in homes of residents. National representation has been favored by the federation since its founding and more recen it has indorsed the movement of the Federation of Citizens’ Associations in its movement against crime. A Vigi- lance Committee under the chairman- ship of George W. Beasley has been npg%{nui ; e most recent important t engaging the attention of the R::e’:— tion is the abatement of a nuisance on land adjoining the George Bell Public School. The federation con- tends this is a junk yard which is ugly and menacing and has made hideous the environment of a public school in what is termed an already underprivileged community. The Board of Education, at the insistence of the federation, sought relief in the matter in May, 1934, without result. On October 27 of this year the body petitioned the President of the United States for relief and won the sympa- thetic interest of the White House. Although no definite success has been made, the group is to continue its ef- forts until success is realized, Officers are Named. Officers of the federation were elected recently. They are George W. Beasley, re-elected for third term as president; Mrs. Jacqueline Cuney, re- elected first vice president; R. B. ‘Woodson, elected second vice presi- dent; Benjamin T. Montgomery, elected corresponding secretary; Maj. Howard D. Queen, re-elected treasurer and Rev. C. B. Ashton, elected chap- lain. Dr. George H. Richardson, president emeritus installed Mr. Bea- sley in the chair. At the present time the federation consists of 18 civic associations. They are Benning - Glendale - Oaklar#, Bloomingdale, Capitol View, Central Northwest, Deanwood, East Central, Eastland Gardens, Garfield, Hillsdale, Ivy City, Kingman Park, Northeast Boundary, Northwest _Brightwood, Pleasant Plains, Public Interest Citi- zens' Association of East Washington, Rock Creek, Southeast Civic League and Southwest Civic Associations. At the last meeting, the Marshall Heights Civic Association applied for membership but was refused because it was held this group’s area lies within the territory of the Capitol View as- sociation. Instead, the Marshall Heights body was advised to consoli- date with the Capitol View association. MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN $0 GOOD HE GETS $25 L. D. Peppler Awarded Christmas Present for Four Years of Campaign Work. The Columbia Heights Citizens’ As- Dmp:?n unofficially nominated Lewis 3 pler as cl n Commiiee chairmars t 1o mosthly meeting last week. In recognition of his service for the , “s_live check that wouldn't back.” “For four years now,” stated, “Mr. Peppler has personally secured no less than 50 new members for the association each year” He sccepted the present with & smile. Meeting Is Omitted. ‘The December meeting of the Rich- Citizens’ Civic Calendar Federation To Take Up Legislative Program of Prettyman. MONDAY, DECEMBER 10. Congress Heights Citizens’ Associa- tion, 8 p.m., Congress Heights Church. Program—Installation of officers; ap- pointment of standing committees; presentation of coming year's pro- gram. Hilicrest Citizens’ Association, 8 pm., East Washington Heights Bap- Ust Church. Program—aAction on re- routing proposals; action on crime re- port of the Federation of Citizens' Associations; resume of year's activi- ties; plans for a Christmas celebration; action to abate the of win- dows at the waiting station at Seven- teenth street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, Northeast Citizens’ Association, 8 pm., Ludlow School. Program—Dis- cussion of needed street improvements on G street between Maryland avenue and Becond street northeast; address by a representative of the Board of Public Welfare; discussion of the joint conference of Northeast Citizens’ Asso- ciations. Park View Citizens’ Association, 8 pm., Park View Platoon School. Pro- gram—Annual election and installa- tion of officers; discussion of re-routing proposals; action on the traffic situa- tion; discussion of the Weir report on playgrounds, Piney Branch Citizens’ Association, 8 p.m., Roosevelt High School. Stanton Park Citizens’ Association, 8 p.m., Peabody School. Program—Ac- tion to secure the re-routing of heavy trucks off Maryland avenue northeast; action to secure the re-routing of the Thirteenth street northeast street car line; discussion of the proposed down town all night parking ban; discussion of the proposed unification of play- ground management with emphasis on the Sherwood Playground: report from A. H. Gregory on the recent action of the Northeast Playgrouid Committee. Takoma Park Citizens’ Association, 7:30 p.m., Takoma Park Library. Pro- gram—Address from Paul Kirby, as- sistant director of public welfare; dis- cussion of proposal to increase powers of the District Commissioners; action on retaining the present board of trustees of the Public Library; discus- sion of proposed restriction of down town parking; action to secure im- proved street car service late at night; discussion of the A. A. A. safety pro- gram. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. Burleith Citizens’ Association, § pm., Gordon Junior High School. Program—Report of the president, J. 8. Gorrell, on success of efforts to ob- tain the Georgetown Public Library. Cathedral Heights-Cleveland Park Citizens’ Association, 8 p.m., Parish Hall, 8t. Alban’s Church. Program— Address from Corporation Counsel E. Barrett Prettyman on “District Bills Before Congress;” address from Rich- ard M. Ham of the A. A. A. on the “Nine-Point Safety Program.” Foxhall Village Citizens’ Association, 8 pm., St. Patrick’s Church Parish Hall, Program—Annusl election; ac- tion on joining the federation, Kalorama Citizens’- Assoeiation, 8 p.m., 1821 Kalorama road. Program— Addresses by the following: James G. Yaden, president of the federation: Wiililam A. Roberts, people’s counsel; Riley E. Elgen, chairman of the Public ty | Utilities Commission, and Willlam A. Van Duger, director of traffic. Sixteenth Street Heights Citizens’ Association, 8 pm, A. R. Shepherd School. Program—Appointment of committees; action to amend the con- stitution to change the meeting date; report from Freda D. Egbert on a re- cent request for trees on Kalmia road, and also on progress on the paving of Geranium street between ‘Twelfth and Thirteenth streets; action on retaining the present board of trus- tees of the Public Library; address by Capt. Joseph Morgan of No. 6 pre- cinct. 'WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12. American University Park Citizens’ Association, 8 pm.,, Hurst Hall, American University. Program—Ad- dress by a representative from the Corporation Counsel's office; report from Mrs. Anna B. Smith on recent re-routing hearing of People’s Coun- sel Roberts. Benning _ Citizens' Association, 8 p.m., Odd Fellows’ Hall, 508 Minnesbta avenue northeast. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14. Brightwood Citizens’ Association, 8 p.m., Paul Junior High School. Pro- gram—Report from William McK. Clayton on recent re-routing hearing action to secure the removal of light poles on Georgia avenue from the Brightwood car barn to the District Line; action to secure cleaning up of Fort Stephens area; discussion of pro- posal to improve the park driveway from Fort Stephens to Fort Slocum; action to secure an addition to the Paul Junior High School; discussion of national representation. Summit Park Citizens’ Association, 8 p.m. 3703 Bangor street southeast. Program—aAppointment of committee chairmen; election of delegates to the Southeast Counsel of Citizens’ Associa- tions; musical program. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. Federation of Citizens’ Associations, Board Room, District Building. Pro- gram—Report from Thomas E. Lodge, chairmar of the Laws and Legislative Committee on Corporation Counsel E. Barrett Prettyman's nine point legis- lative program; report from Harry N. Stull, chairman of Education Commit- tee, on proposed purchase of the Sher- wood Playground. GETS 63 NEW MEMBERS League Activities to Be Held at Playground House. ‘The Southeast Civic League added 63 new members in a recent member- ship campaign, featured by a number of special meetings and entertain- ments. Meetings were held in the Lincoln Playground House, Sixth and L streets southeast, where Miss Helen Capers, director, was hostess. During the campaign for additional members, the league sponsored the development of s senior and junior boys club, an adult education class, a nursery school, Junior Civic League, and a monthly forum. The activities of the various groups are to center around the Lincoln Playground House. Invite Utility Speakers. Riley Elgen, chairman of the Public Utilitles , and C. Melvin Sharpe, public - relations counsel for the Potomac Electric Power Co., will DINNER WILLEND BOARD OF TRADE DRIVE THURSDAY 250 New Members Obtair ed; Early Yule Buying ! Praised by King. ‘The officers and directors of Washington Board of Trade will h- & dinner for the board’s Membersh Committee Thursday evening in tr Mayflower Hotel to mark the end « the Fall membership campaign, whic added 250 names to the rolls of th trade body. During the drive, the committee we divided into 12 teams, captained b Archie K. Shipe, F. George Clendanic Robert W. Davis, Hollis B. Fritts, £ Gray Dawson, Christian Heurich, jr. Willlam B. Combs, Harold G. Haydor Herbert W. Primm, C. Hayward Mar shall, Diller B. Groff and G. Murra" McGlue. Harry H. R. Helwig is chair man of the commiljee; Wallace P Robinson, first vice chairman, anc Granville Gude, second vice chairman ‘Weekly prizes were awarded durins the course of the campaign, and at the dinner prizes will be presented to th: three high men of the entire com mittee, the captain of the winnin team, the captain of the second tean and to the highest man on each tean Fewer Exchanges Seen. The belief that early purchasing th year will result in a smaller volume ¢ exchanges at stores after Christme was expressed by Sylvan King, chair- man of the Shop Early-Mail Earl Committee of the Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association. “The merchants believe that this situation is a direct result of the record - breaking movement which started late in November to get Christ- mas shopping well under way, or even completed, in advance of the usual last-minute rush. As a result, the shoppers are this year giving more careful attention to the selection of their gifts,” said Mr. King. “Merchants recall that in previous years the two or three days immedi- ately following Christmas were to them almost & nightmare, as a result of their attempts to satisfy customers who sought to exchange unsuitable gifts. This is a difficult task, as stocks by that time have been depleted by the Christmas rush.” Many Trade Headquarters Here. Washington is in a class with New York and Chicago so far as the num- ber of its trade association headquar- ters is concerned, Curtis Hodges, execu- tive director of the Greater National Capital Committee, declared. He pointed out there are more than 200 such organizations here. Due to the large number of re- quests for information concerning the new headquarters which have been established here during the last year, the Greater National Capital Commit- tee has published a list of the trade association headquarters prepared by the trade association section, mar- keting research and service division, Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Com- merce. The list shows that many trade as- sociations are also acting as the code authorities authorized by N. R. A. for industrial self-government activities. Hundreds of others are represented through affiliated fedrations or trade groups. There are, in round numbers, 3.000,- 000 business firms in the United States. most of them belonging to trade as- sociations, the list also shows. Due to the large increase in activi- ties during the new administration, it is estimated by the United States In- formation Service that more than 26,- 000 additional workers have been added to the Government pay roll here in the last two years. Most of this increase is due to the new alpha- bet agencies, the largest of which as to employment in Washington are: 5,000, in A. A. A; 2,800, in H. O. L. C.; 2,800, in N. R. A, and 2,000, in P. W. A Forty per cent of the total employment in the alphabet agencies is represente- in Washington, Mr. Hodges reports. Warns Against Frauds. Mrs. Sallie Muchmore, assistant di rector of the Better Business Bureau wamed the public in a radio addres last week to be on the outlook for pett: fraud which is increasing with th Christmas season. She enumerated number of schemes which she sai should receive careful scrutiny, Louis Rothschild, director of tr bureau, also delivered a radio addre ‘warning against speculation in whir warehouse receipts. Meeting Date Shifted. The Summit Park Citizens’ Assoc tion, which has been meeting the sc ond Friday of each month, this we will begin meeting on Tuesday nigh Frederick Marshall, the secretary, sai The meeting will be held at M Marshall's home, 3703 Bangor stre: routheast. The principal item « business will be the election of th- permanent delegates to the Southe: Council of Citizens’ Associations. “Central Avenue” Is Popular Name Four in Northeas Citizens May Canvar Area on Advocating Some Changes, ‘Who wants to live on Central avenuc northeast? That may be the question asked the residents of the Central avenues in the northeast section if the propasal of William P. Thomas of the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens' Assoclation materializes. ‘Thomas informed the Citizens' As- sociation that there are three Central avenues in northeast. He suggested that the possible solution to the prob- lem is to canvass the citizens lving on the avenues to see if they objected to the renaming of two. Not finding an immediate solution to the question, the matter was re- ferred to James A. Hall, chairman of the Streets and Sidewalks Committee of the citizens’ association. The Central avenues referred to by Thomas are located as follows: Brook- land, from Fourth street between Channing and Douglas streets; Wood- ridge, from Rhode Island avenue southegst to Bladensburg road, and in Benning from Benning road and Porty-fourth street south to Southern, Capitol "Heights, Md.