Evening Star Newspaper, September 22, 1935, Page 5

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, DRIVERS COMMEND SAFETY CAMPAIGN Offer Suggestions as They Laud Effort to Cut Traffic Toll. Hundreds of letters dealing with various phases of the safety campaign have been received by The Star Safety Council. Excerpts from some of these letters follow: “As a safe driver of 30 years without an accident, I take pleasure in signing my pledge for an endeavored continu- ance of this record. “The drive which you are putting on is to be most highly commended and its efforts are already making a deep impression on the generai public, as is evidenced by the difference in ‘chance taking’ during the past few days. “However, there is another angle which I do not believe is or has been given enough attention in Washington, where so many thousands of tourists and new Government employes en- deavor to drive over our maze of high- ways. This angle is the placing of stop and slow signs, double parking and the distance of parking from the corner. “Hundreds of stop and slow signs | in this city are placed within a foot or two from the ground and in a place that the average person, who does not cover this territory every day, cannot see them until too late. Result—keep on going, speed too great—accident. In many cases cars are parked all day within 5 or 10 feet of these low stop or slow signs, with no attention paid to them by the police. Busses Handicapped. “On many corners where there are bus stops within 25 feet from a corner you will find a car parked between that sign and the corner all day and all night. Result—bus has a hard time turning the corner—parks in the mid- dle of the street to load passengers— traffic stopped two directions—acci- dents. “Double parking is a common oc- currence, especially by commercial cars, not only in the middle of the block, but many times right at a busy corner, where on-coming traffic is hidden until one is at the intersection. “In some sections it would seem as though certain people were immune | from the enforcement ot our various laws, for they continuously them without fear. “Arresting people for driving a few miles faster than 22 miles per hour in any section when that speed does not constitute a hazard creates contempt for the law and those that try to en- violate | Keystone Automobile Club. force it, just the same as the prohibi- i tion law did. “In many places and most of the time a slow driver is a bigger traffic hazards than the fast drive (when not reckless).” Salesmen Co-operate. “Congratulation: on trying to teach safety. I hope you will have a big success. I am sure you will find the traveling salesmen will co-operate. “C. T. BRUCE, Richmond, Va.” “In addition to your excellent rules for drivers of automobiles, may I sug- gest one for the pedestrian? It is this: As the driver advances with consider- ation and caution, give to him friendly and polite greeting, with a smile or little wave of the hand. The psy- chology of good will has smoothed many tough places. And so here, existing between driver and pedes- trian, there will be fewer tragedies. “PEDESTRIAN.” “I am so glad you are doingy what you are to make driving saf: for all that I want to do my part. There is 80 much selfishness anc a sort of dare- devil spirit that it needs curbing. Well, 1 can control only oue driver, so I am not only willing, but glad, to sign this pledge and by so doing put myself among those who intend to be care- ful. “MRS. CARRIE R. GRAY, *“777 Nineteenth strest northeast.” | Dog Saves Baby. When Baby Joyce Thompson of Maryport, England, fell into a 6-foot- deep pool, her dog jumped in and held her up until she was rescued. Stick °’Em On SAFE DRIVER Every recipient of the above sticker is urged to stick them on windshields of their cars im- mediately to further promote the | signed by George W. Offutt, chairman Peoples Drug Stores have gone in for two safety campaigns. with the District traffic regulations. Co-operating with the Traffic Department all their branches will dis- tribute free to all customers tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday a digest of the regulations furnished by the At the same time the stores have signed up for the safety campaign sponsored by The Evening Star. pledges will be signed by members of the organization and given to any interested customers. Leaders in indorsing both safety measures are, front, left to right: George K. Shearer, treasurer; John G. Bell, vice president; M. G. Gibbs, president; George E. McCann, secretary. Churchill, controller; Mrs. M. B. O'Neal, president’s secretary; C. J. Riggall, auditor; J. W. Pollard, promotional director; L. V. Crismond, district manager; Earl Disney, warehouse manager; R. H. Driskill, attorney; G. B. Burrus, advertising manager; Joseph Addison, attorney. Drug Stores Back Safety Drives One is their own to acquaint their customers Safety Left to right, back row: W. H. —Star Staff Photo. VONESTLY WOW WANS YOU WARYY Officers and employes of the Willard Hotel have joined the Safety Council of The Star as a unit. The | photograph shows members of the hotel staff taking an oath to abide by the rules of the safety pledges which they have signed. Left to right are: Harry M. Johnson, credit manager; Kathryn Cunningham, secretary to the manager: H. P. Somerville, managing director; William E. Kenney, assistant manager, and R. L. Morris, superintendent of - service. —Star Staff Photo. " Safety (Continued From First Page.) | the need_ for enlarged church mem- | bership, arranges educational dis- | cussions on important class matters, | supplies temporary teachers in emer- | gencles and provides talent for| religious and social programs of classes. | | The association, in effect, it was pointed out, is the adult department of the District of Columbia Sunday School Association and it co-operates with and supports the Werld's Sunday | School Association, being represented | on the North American Committee of the world group. It also supports the | Washington Bible Society and holds an annual meeting commemorating | universal Bible Sunday. It co-ope- | rates with the National Federation of Men's Bible Classes and is represenced | on the Executive Committee. Officers of the Organized Bible | Class Association, in addition to Etch- ison, include William R. Schmucker, treasurer; George E. Harris, executive secretary, and Mrs. John A. Patterson, jr., corresponding secretary. The vice | presidents are Dr. Henry DeC. Adams, at large; Dr. A. W. Cummings, Bap- tist; Henry T. Richards, Congrega- tional; Noah R. Robinson, Disciples of Christ; Irving L. Koch, Lutheran; Mrs. Gertrude M. Donovan, Methodist Episcopal; E. M. Bryan, Methodist Episcopal South; W. H. Harrison, Methodist Protestant; Harvey B. Gram, Presbyterian, and Mrs. J. M. Smith, Reformed. Churches of every denomination were urged to call attention to the need of preventing accidents to chil- dren on the way to and from school, im an appeal by the American Auto- mobile Association. The association’s letter called at- tention to the opening of schools to- morrow and the need for impressing upon congregations the co-operation | necessary to save school children from death and injury. The letter was of the A. A. A. Advisory Board. The letter follows: | Safe Driving Pledge N THE interest of accident prevention and safer conditions on the streets and highways and In co-operation with the Safety Council of The Evening Star, 1 promise to: Never operate at reckless speed. Drive on right of highway. Stop at all S-T-O-P signs. Refrain from jumping traffic lights. Make turns from the proper lanes. Signal before turning or stopping. Give right of way in doubtful cases. Heed pedestrians’ rights. Never pass on cutve or top of hill. Slow down at intersections and schools. Keep my vehicle in- safe condition. Be courteous and considerate of others. Address___ Emgloyer._ The Safety Council Of The *yening Star ‘Washington, D. C. Sign and send above coupon 10 The Evening Star Safety Council, Room 600, Star Building Church’s Part Recognized. “The opening of schools on Monday, the rising curve of motor fatalities | and injuries. September 23, accentuates the prob- lem and increases the hazards. | co-operation with school authorities Garage is the third largest garage ir. | - & and the police, this association has The National Capital in common | for years endeavored to place a ring with many other large cities of the | of protection around the school chil- In safety campaign. country is seriously concerned over COURTESY IS ESSENTIAL BY WILLIAM A. VAN DUZER, Director of Vehicles and Traffic. In the Safe Drivin Pledge of the Safety Council of The Evening Star the 12 points taken are the main causes of 90 per cent of the motor vehicle accidents and fatalities. Each day I am going to state briefly the reasons for one of these regulations and why it should be observed. 12. BE COURTEOUS AND CON- SIDERATE OF OTHERS. Some one has said that the automobile is the greatest lev- eler of human beings which has ever been invented. In other words, a man who weighs 110 pounds in a large car feels su- perior to a 200-pound marr in a smaller car. Courtesy that we all expect in walking or in elevators is usually entirely lacking. I believe that a little more tolerance and considera- tion for others will materially reduce our accidents and at the same time make our city a better place in which to live. A I hoi)e that every motor vehicle operator in the Dis- trict wil sign the Safe Driving Pledge of The Eveninj Star and keep these twelve points continuously in min when operating a car. (This concludes the present series of articles by Mr. Van Duzer.) dren of the city with the result that | fatalities and injuries in this age classification have shown consider- | able improvement. | “We fully recognize that the‘ churches of every denomination have | and are contributing to the solution | of our safety problem. In writing you | at this time, we have in mind that the school opening provides an unu- | sual opportunity for you to make | an appropriate appeal to the parents and children in your congregation. “The schoolboy patrols are recog= nized as one of the most effective safety instrumentalities in so far as the schools are concerned. But their success is wholly dependent on the ex- tent to which they secure support and co-operation from the motorists.” Garage Signs Up. The Capital Garage, 1320 New Ycrk avenue, has requested the safe driving Sdralrafraiestedenteatratetonds B Seiialising n Perfect 2 DIAMONDS oxo_ 3 *6® Also complete Iine of standard ’. and all-American made watches. Shep at the friendly store— yorre always greeted with €% Smile—with 1o cbiigation 10 bus e % % pledge cards be provided for its 70 | drivers, who handle an averagz of 12,000 automobiles a day. James P. Schick, who is handling the safety movement on behalf of his organiza- tion, explained that the Caiptal 36 Months to Pay American Radiator Co. n G 29 SEPTEMBER HUGE SUM PAD TO CARELESONESS Somerville of the Willard Sounds “Safe or Sorry” . Slogan for Staff, | Declaring that unsafe driving “is | costing individuals and business groups untold anguish and vast amounts of | money,” H. P. Somerville, managing director of the Willard, has led all officers and employes of the hotel in joining The Star safety campaign and is carrying on a supplemental safe driving campaign within his organ- ization. | condition that is costing individuals ‘Taking personal charge of the en- roliment of members of his staff and the hotel employes in The Star drive, Somerville has led the organization to a 100 per cent participation in the effort to make Washington streets and highways safe. In a message to every member of the Williard organization, Somerville | reminded them that the warning “Stop on Signal—Better Safe Than Sorry!” is the answer to “a destructive and business groups untold anguish | and vast amounts of money.” | “Every day,” he said, “the people who have forgotten—or paid no at-| tention to—that simple safety sug- | gestion are being carried into hos- | pitals, or stand desperately waiting in court rooms. or tearfully ask use- less questions of busy doctors, or writ- ing out checks that may set them ! back for years—yes, and even mourn bitterly at grave-sides, all because no | message like this had its effect on them or their loved ones. | “That's not a pleasant paragraph to put in print. Yet it is only a mere hint of what personal safety careless- | ness comes to annually in money, in | suffering, in broken homes, and in | lifelong ruin to thousands of people | who didn't pay attention and passed by safe for sorry! | “Almost, in fact, before you have read this you have thought of several | people of your acquaintance who have | been the unfortunate victims of their | own carelessness. Momentary relaxa- | tion of care in our daily routine may | result in years of regret. ‘ “Instead, then, of filling this brief | space with the latest death and acci- | dent statistics, it would seem much more to the point to make this one simple safety suggesion! “Memorize the 7-word message of this week—discuss ways and means of making it most effective with the members of your group. Have them check possible sources of injury in | the various operations of the day. Make the idea. in other words, your ‘business religion’ for the nex. 30 | days! The kind of religion you really | practice. “My prediction is that if you will ‘nttunlly do what I have suggested | here, your aid in realizing greater pro- | | tection to yourself and your working | group, as well as to the cause of safety in this community, will be beyond price to the workers, to you and to the hotel.” I the world, with a permanent staff of 68 drivers and a peak staff of aboul 75 during the Winter. ‘The garage, he pointed out, has a capacity of 1,200 cars in its regular storage space, but that in emergency it could store 1,500 to 1,600 cars by using aisle space and other space ordinarily left vdcant. K. §. Miller, manager of the Wash- ington branch of the American Radiator Co., has notified The Star Council that employes of the Wash- ington branch organization have | joined the drive without exception, | becoming one of the 100 per cent| organizations so far registered | The Royal Typevriter Co. 839 Seventeenth street, has requested that The Star Council provide safe driving | pledge cards for 25 employes who drive company cars or their own auto- mobiles. The company safety work | is being conducted by George H.| P-lmer, local manager. Other Firms Co-operate. The Palace Laundry Dry Cleaning Co. also has organized its own safety council, under direction of John Chevalier, and is circulating pledge | cards from its main offices at Ninth | and H streets to employes and truck | drivers at all of the company branch | offices. | The Goldenberg Co., Seventh and K ‘ streets, also has joined the campaign | and is undertaking to obtain the signa- tures to safety pledges of all its em- ployes who drive their own cars or company trucks. Forming their own safety council, the Kogod-Dubb Store Fixture Co.and the Washington Refrigeration Co., oc= cupying joint offices at 1731 Fourteenth | street, are signing up employes of both concerns. The Star Council has received com- plaints from residents in the vicinity | of the K street market of the speeding | of trucks on the down-grade of Fourth street northeast between M and K streets. “Modern Woman” of 1690. 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Bayless, manager of the Aero Mayflower Transit Co., 1313 U street, signs a Star safe driving pledge. Left to right are: Miss Elizabeth Smith, secretary of the company; Miss Cecilia Winlack, cashier, and Isabell Bayless, assistant manager. —Star Staff Photo. Pledging 100 per cent co-operation in the safety campaign, Smith's Transfer & Storage Co. has signed every company driver and employe and is seeking to enforce strict compliance with the 12 rules for safe driving. Mary Ways, bookkeeper; John H. Gaszner, sales manager, and a group of company drivers lock on while Arthur Clarendon Smith, vice president and general manager, signs his own pledge.—Star Staff Photo. Quting for Poor Children. 0ld Town Found. Fifty taxi drivers of Herndon, Eng- Ruins of a city which may have land, recently loaded 300 poor children been inhabited 500 years ago have into their cabs and took them for an been unearthed near Engaruka in outing at the seashore. Tanganyika. SCHOOL CORNERS 10 BE PROTECTED Police Precinct Chiefs Are Ordered to Detail Men to All Intersections. Preparatory to the opening of the public schools tomorrow, Police Super- intendent Ernest W. Brown has issued a general order to precinct and bureau commanders to asign men to all street intersections in the neighborhood of schools to protect the children from | trame, Commanders were ordered to com- plle a new list of public, parochial and private schools and to draft new as- signments to afford the maximum pro= tection for the children. “It is further directed,” the crder | said, “that every member of the Met- | ropolitan Police Department, regard- | less of the character of his assignment and whether on or off duty, shall be at all times alert in safeguarding tne lives of the city’s children. “WhRerever any child or group of children are observed at any point of congestion, regardless of the hour and time of the occasion, it shall be the duty of any member of the metro- | politan police force to assist such |child or group of children to taeir destination in safety. * * ¢ “There is no service performed *y the police more important than the safeguarding of children. Therefore, commanding officers will visit schools from time to time and talk with the principals, teachers and children, thereby insuring the fullest measure of co-operation. There will ve a large increase in the number of chil- dren attending school this year, which | entails additional service on the po- lice.” Maj. Brown also authorized the continuation of the schoolboy patrols, and ordered a survey to determine any new street intersections that need to be protected. MAN SLAIN WITH AX Father Coroner Probes Case. Also Found Hanged. VERNON CENTER, N. Y., Septem- ber 21 (&) —Mrs. Dwight B. Smith found the body of her 43-year-old stepson, Glenn Smith, in a barn to day. He had been killed by blow from an ax. Search disclosed tha his father, Dwight B. Smith, had hanged himself. Coroner H. F. Hub bard is investigating. «+.and thousands suffering frox Kidney Trouble have found relief in Mounuin Vil Mineral from famous H Mildly alkalis. . 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We will block up the opening with heavy timber as we cut the hole,” said Mr. Abel. “The chimney will then be fully supported as we progress with our cut. ting. Then we blocks. wil burn out the supporting When the fires burn out, down the smokestacks will come.” The wood under the chimneys burned slowly and the chimneys came down exactly in the place they were intended to fall. Hechinger's had developed a new way to top- ple smokestacks. newspapers. “System much surer,” said I Hechinger Did the Unusual® —Courtery Star Staff Phote. * Changing the City's Skyline is an interesting business. From time to time, we Will tell you in our advertisements of other unusual incidents. At present we are clearing one city block for the Mall, another for the mew Interstats Commerce Bullding and soon will begin another block for the Federal Reserve Bullding.