Evening Star Newspaper, November 8, 1935, Page 4

EXTRA YEAR URGED Army Transport Unit Pledged FOR SCHOOL SET-UP Prince Georges P.-T. Fed- eration Starts D:ive for 12-Year Program. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. RIVERDALE, Md., November B.—A‘ county-wide effort to have the Prince | Georges period of schooling embrace | 12 instead of 11 years was inaugurated | by the County Federation of Parent- Teacher Associations last night. At the suggestion of W. F. Mulligan of Berwyn the federation voted to have the matter discussed by the in- dividual associations which are to re- port at a future county meeting. It was proposed that the present | gystem of teaching children through | seven elementary grades and four | years of high school be scrapped in | favor of six elementary grades, three years of junior high school work and three years of senior high school. The federation further proposed that present hjgh schools of the coun- ty be converted into junior high | schools and that four large new cen- | trally located senior high schools be established. Insanitary conditions at some schools were reported to the federa- tion and will be referred to the School Board. The December meeting of the federation will be held at Mwryland Park High School. —Sal:ety & (Continued From First Page.) Motor Transport Co. by the pool, between 25 and 30 are d The Army Motor Transport Pool, operating 118 motor vehicles in Washington, has pledged its support to The Star Safety Council, Raymond Dailey, Quartermaster Corps, commanding the organization, is shown signing a safe driving pledge. Standing, left to right, are First Sergt. Spencer F. Coffey and Sergt. Frank Dumick, both of the 29th THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 1935. or kitchen police duty for a week or longer. The Department of Maryland, American Legion, under the leader- ship of Capt. Cockey, is undertaking the pledging of 800 Legionnaires in the nine Maryland posts. These posts, in addition to Laurel, Maryland, No. | 60, are Arundel Post, No. 34; Glen- burnie Post, No. 40; Fort Meade Post, No. 111; Snyder-Farmer Post, No. Bowie Post, No. 66; Cheverly Post, No. 108; Charles F. Huntemann Post, No. 110, and Marlboro Post, No. 115. Eight hundred special safe driving pledge cards were provided by The Star Council for distribution to mem- bers of the posts at last night's cere- monial meeting in the Laurel Armory. | At this meeting officers of the Laurel, Arundel, Glenburnie and Fort Meade posts were installed. In addition to the membership of the nine posts delegates were present from a number of other posts in various parts of the State. Resolution Supports Drive. In his annual report for the year ending October 24, 1935, Comdr. Cockey recommended the enactment of a resolution supporting The Star safety drive. This resolution was seconded by Past Comdr. J. Bryan Hobbs, and was adopted. The text of the resolution follows: Whereas The Safety Council of The Evening Star of Washington, D. C., on September 5, 1935, initiated a safety campaign in which drivers of motor vehicles were asked to sign a pledge card that enumerates several | rules for safe driving; and Whereas The Star has directed at- | tention to the astounding sacrifice of }me during the past year of 36,000 | people, and the 40 per cent increase three years; and Whereas the observance of the safe driving rules on The Star's pledge card will greatly reduce this senseless loss of human life; and Whereas Laurel, Maryland, Post, No. 60, can render a valuable civic service in the true spirit of American Legion ideals by assisting in this campaign: Capt. —Star Staff Photo. trucks and most of them are on the atreets every day, many of them all day | read and had explained ts me a re- long. Two ambulances are maintained | Print entitled ‘~!‘md_sudden Death’ | and are in frequent use. The pool also | {fom the Readers' Digest. operates two hearses, which are in use | virtually every day transporting the bodies of soldiers from incoming trains to Arlington National Cemetery. | The pool is operated by the 29ih Motor Transport Co.. comprising 68 enlisted men; the 15th Motor Repair | Section, with 21 men; six enlisted | men, attached, all of whom are higi- | ranking non-commissioned officers, and | nine civilian employes, or & total of “Knowing what serious injury to persons and property can result ‘o,\‘ negligence on the part of automobile | drivers, I, therefore, promise: | “To comply with stop signs, lights and parking regulations, “To drive to my right. “To drive cdrefully. “To anticipate right and left turns y being in the proper traffic lanes. “To at all times use arm signals. 'To not pass cars on curves or hills. “To be alert at schools and cross- b outfit. | | found, is a decided deterrent against | careless driving. Therefore be it Resolved, That Laurel, Maryland, Post, No. 60, of the American Legion support The Star’s safe driving cam- paign by taking the following action, Violations Punished. | to-wit: violation of regulations or| That all members of our post be pledge promises, such as failure to urged to sign the safe driving pledge; make a proper arm signal, is punished | That our support of this movement on the spot by removal from driving | be made more than a gesture by mak- duty and assignment to floor mopping ' ing it & matter of permanent concern being the butt of ridicule of the whole One such experience, it is | Any Investigate Our Outstanding Apparel in passenger car accidents in the last | Fresh Air Taxi for Safety | The Fresh Air Taxi Co. of radio fame becomes a member of The Evening Star careful driving campaign as its owners, Amos 'n’ Andy, sign the.safety pledges. Left to right, seated in the managing editor's office of The Star, where they called yesterday, are Freeman F. Gosden (Amos) and Charles J. Correll (Andy). Both are “regusted” over the number of reckless drivers. —Star Staff Photo. to continue as a post activity, accord- 1 land and all posts in the Southern ing to the necessity of the particular | Maryland Council, urging its adoption, time or occasion; | support and similar action; and that ‘That our post forward copies of this | copies of this resolution be sent to the resolution to the Department of Mal Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club, | NUTS! ALL KINDS — ALL FRESH! CASHEWS Broken ___ 37¢ . CASHEWS Whole ___59c 1, ALMONDS Bianched__99c p, - BRAZILS Redskin ___49¢ ». | FILBERTS 79¢ . BRAZILS Blanched _ 59¢ i, | PIGNOLIAS All Nuts Are Prepared Fresh Daily and Salted ifl Butter Also Unsalted Nut Meats NO. 2 MIXED NUTS 57¢c 1. NO. 1 MIXED NUTS 85¢ ib. PISTACHIOS 'g,ih* 69c 1. the mayor and City Council, the | Masons, the Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, the Welfare Association, the Parent-Teacher Association and all other organizations of Laurel, urging their support and similar action. Citizens Indorse Campaign. ‘The Southern Prince Georges | terially reduce dangers on the high- ways. The membership of the associa- tion is thoroughly alive to the pos- sibility of reducing accidents by the exercise of care by the individual driver. “The need for careful driving is especially great on the part of our | LAST Citizens’ Association unanimously in- | membership because of the dangerous dorsed the safety drive of The Star | curves on the road between our terri- Council at a meeting Wednesday | tory and Washington. There are five night in the Surrattsville High School, | death curves on tha’ road. We have Clinton, Md. More than 100 members | Petitioned Gov. Nice to order the im- of the association pledged themselves | Provement of the highway and a sur- to abide by the safe driving rules vey has been ordcred with a view to The Prince Georges Association, | Straightening the bad curve: established about three months ago, is headed by Frank Reh, jr, with E J. Milligan as secretary. “It was the sense of the meeting,” Mr. Milligan explained, “that strict compliance with the safety rules of The Star Council would tend to ma- FUR INSURANCE and_all forms of Insurance J. Blaise de Sibour & Co. INSURANCE BROKERS 1300 Eve St. N.W. 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Its mainte- ’b}\' or poor lights : S e e Copy of Pledge Posted. each piece of motor equipment beir:z | f b the rule. Every piece of equipment is | The article, “—And Sudden Death, maintained in perfect condition and, | Which was reprinted in The Star as | although some of the trucks are of & Part of the current safety drive, | World War date, they are as shining | Was read to the men of the transport | F “Custom Type” t Saver BETWEEN POSTAL AND PEOPLES DRUG STORE ONLY WASHINGTON STORE 915-917 Pen (Men's Bxc 1333 nsylvania Ave. N.W. F Street N.W. (Men's Exclusivel¥) Look for the Strung Peanut Display OPEN EVERY !:VENI’NG AND SUNDAY and as mechanically perfect as the 1 on three consecutive mornings and then posted on the bulletin board. A copy of the Army safe driving pledge was posted on the board and a copy of The Star | pledge also will be posted there. latest 1935 cars. Even the engines are kept constantly painted and cleaned, copper fuel lines and brass fittings shining like mirrors. pool at morning assembly Has Own Pledge Card. The difficulty of operating the Capt. Dailey has provided a special Army motor service in Washington safe driving pledge card for his organ- | is increased by the fact that many | ization and, in addition, is planning |of the drivers are transferred each | to have each driver in the outfit sign | year, the turnover being as much as a Star safe driving pledge and to|30 to 40 per cent a year. New drivers | abide by its 12 primary safe driving |come in from all parts of the United | rules just as rigidly as he abides by | States and its possessions, most of | the rules in the Army pledge. The text of the Army pledge in effect at the pool follows: I have thoroughly read and under- &tand traffic regulations of the District of Columbia and Army Regulations 30-1075, and understand what is re- them entirely unfamiliar with local § traffic and local regulations. | The organization has a large red ||f| “target” conspicuously placed above | the garage entrance, on which is dis- | played the word “accident.” Any driver who has an accident is re- | "My Choice quired of members of the military | quired in person to post his name in | establishment operating motor-pro- largevletwrs on the target and it re- pelled military vehicles. I have also | mains there for 24 hours, the offender || for goodness, . . Safe Driving Pledge lN THE interest of accident prevention and safer conditions on the streets and highways and in co-gperation with the Safety Council of The Evening Star, I promise to: 1. Never operate at reckless speed. Drive on right of highway. Stop at all 8-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’ righss. Never pass on curve or top of hill. Slow down at intersections and schools, Keep my vehicle in safe condition. Be courteous and constderate of others. Employey:-siivir Sl g o e sl The Safety Council Of The Chening Star ‘Washington, D, C. 8ign and send above coupow to The Evening Star Safety Council, Room 600, Star Building HORNING DIAMONDS Always Cost YOU Less Because They Cost US Less 20 Diamond Baguette Wiist Watch __$37.50 Brand new gorgeous 14 karat white gold case, enclosing dependable, 17- jewel movement watch for the lady. Save at Horning'st Lad Ring Three large. full cut. diamonds set in 18 kt I? Liberal Allowance on Your Many new designs to choose from. 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