Evening Star Newspaper, July 5, 1936, Page 28

D—= JUNE CONVENTIONS LEAD ATTENDANCE Associated Country Women and Kiwanis Help Boost Total to 12,306. More people attended conventions in Washington in June than during any other month this year, according to Curtis Hodges, director of the Greater National Capital Committee of the Washington Board of Trade. Registration records for the 10 con- ventions here last month show a total attendance of 12,306 delegates, as sgainst the 11,797 delegates who at- tended the 29 conventions in April, the second largest month of the year from the standpoint of number of delegates. The Associated Country Women of the World, with 5926 persons regis- tered from all sections of the world, and the Kiwanis International, with 4,630 delegates attending, were re- sponisible chiefly for the great num- ber of convention visitors. Each of these sessions far exceeded their ex- pected attendance, Hodges said. A monthly report for the year on the number of conventions and their respective total attendances follows: January, 29 conventions, attendance 8272; February, 11 conventions, at- tendance 3,607; March, also 11, at- tendance 5,559; April, 29 conventions, | attendance 11,797; May, 18 conven- tions, attendance 3,743, and June, with 10 conventions and a 12,036 at- tendance. The Greater National Capital Com- mittee provided complete service, such ms registration, attendance building Jetters and advance publicity, to 35 of these conventions. Partial service was afforded 79 others. Hodges has announced the sched- uling of four more conventions for ‘Washington in 1937. They are: Met- ropolitan Life Insurance Co., Sales Congress, February 1: American Geophysical Union, April 1; National Society, Children of the American Revolution, April 20-22, and Federal Bar Association, May 3. Mrs. Muchmore Returns. Mrs. Sallie P. Muchmore, merchan- dise manager of the Better Business Bureau, has returned from Boston where she represented the local| bureau at the annual convention of the Advertising Federation of Americs, formed 25 years ago Dy a group of | THE SUNDAY Civic Problems, Civic Bodies Voteless D. C. Celebrates July 4—Public Operation, of Local Transit System Discussed—Hear- ing Slated on One-Man Cars. BY JESSE C. SUTER. IVIC activity during the past week has been con- fined in large measure to final preparation for the numerous celebrations of Inde- pendence day. It is very doubtful if any American community enjoy- ing the full benefits of the Decla- ration of Independence celebrated July 4 on a larger scale than the voteless and unrepresented District. The large general celebration under the able leadership of C. Melvin Sharpe was on a grand scale; even the smaller celebra- tions in the various outlying neigh- borhoods would have been a credit to cities of considerable size. Parades, pagents, band concerts and patriotic exercises preceded a grand finale of fireworks. Even to the close observer, the celebrating residents of the District of Colum- bia would have every appearance of being full fledged American citizens. * ox % x Last week started out with & civic bang In the form of the citi- zens' conference with the people’s counsel on the public utility prob- lems. The meeting was fairly rep- resentative of the organized civic bodies, but the time was far too short to consider adequately the agenda outlined by Roberts. There was some criticism aimed at the presence in this meeting of Gen- eral Manager E. D. Merrill and another representative of the Cap- ital Transit Co. Roberts is quoted as having referred to these gentle- men as “unbidden guests.” As these gentlemen had attended what Roberts termed his “Board of Di- rectors,” he has sought permis- sion of Merrill to attend a meet- ing of the transit company's di- rectors. * % k% ‘The Board of Education held its formal reorganization meeting on ‘Wednesday, when the reappointed members were enrolled for a new three-year term. Mrs. Henry Grat- tan Doyle and Henry Gilligan were re-elected to serve as president and vice president, respectively, for the ensuing year. All committees of the board were reappointed and various changes of personnel ap- patronage. Under the existing or- der, employes of the system are selected strictly because of their fitness for the position to be filled. Under congressional control, selec- tion of personnel would depend largely upon political party aflia- tions. Entirely aside from any opinion as to the theory of Government ownership of public utiliiies, there are many citizens who are firmly grounded in the belief that so far as the National Capital community is concerned, public ownership and operation would complicate, rather than solve, the problem. Hearing on One-Man Cars Scheduled for July 13. THK Public Utilities Commission has announced a hearing for July 13 on the request of the Capital Transit Co. to authorize an increase In the number of one- man cars. contested _vigorously by People's Counsel William A. Roberts and representatives of the ciwvic organi- zations. Doubtless other incidental questions will be brought out in the hearing. The PFederation of Citizens' As- sociations and a number of its constituent bodies are on record as not only opposing the increase of the one-man operation, but favoring two-man operation for all cars and busses. E. D. Merrill, vice president and general manager of the Capital Transit Co., has afforded a number of citizens an opportunity to try out one of the reconditioned one- man cars purchased from Provi- dence, R. I. A number of very favorable comments have been made as to the equipment of this car, but there appears to be a division of opinion as to whether its operation should be one or two men. A System of State Aid To Unrepresented District. COMMISSIONER GEORGE E. ALLEN and his aides at Phila- delphia made some progress among delegates to the Democratic Na- tional Convention in securing their promises to represent our cause in their home States. The Citizens’ This is expected to be . STAR, WASHINGTON, UNIFORM TRAFFIC LAWS ARE STUDIED Conference to Be Called Here Soon to Draw Up Necessary Program. B3 the Associated Press. Uniform traffic laws, which would make driving requirements the same in all States, will be the goal of & meeting to be called in the Capital during the next two weeks. Representative Emmett O'Neal of Kentucky, head of the uniform reg- ulations section of the Accident Pre- vention Conference, will call together a group of spokesmen for farm, State vehicle, automotive, common carrier, State legisiative and driver organiza- tions to work out a definite plan of approach to the problem. 37 Governors Coming. Thirty-seven Governors already have signified their willingness to join in the work. They will have contact men who will keep in touch with the development of the program. First on the list has been set the task of having drivers' licensing reg- ulations established in all the States. There still are 11 States that do not have such requirements. They are Alabama, Arkhnsas, Florida, Georgisa, Illinois. Missouri, Montana. Okla- | homa, Tennessee, Texas and Wyoming. | Farmers have opposed such require- | ments in the past on the ground that it was unfair to require them to obtain drivers’ licenses to operate automobiles or trucks over their own lands or from home to market. Program to Be Evolved. Out of the meeting, officials said yesterday they expected to see evolved |a simple program whose purpose would be to straighten out the tangle of traffic laws which varies from State to State. Forty-five different national organizations will co-operate in carrying out the program. Some of the things they want to see done is the establishment of uniform traffic lighting systems, uniform highway speed requirements and uniform driving regulations. tangle of regulations was straightened | out, the whole business of inforcing | and handling the regulations would | be in the hands of the States. ! | D. C, JULY 5, 1936—PART TW CITIZENSDRAWUP (Here Is How to Go About It If You Want to Have a Picnic E-POINT PROGRAM Uniform Car and Bus Rates Are Sought in Sixteenth Street Heights. ‘The program of the Sixteenth Street Heights Citizens’ Association for next season has been completed, President Samuel B. Loveless announced yester- day. The list schedules six major items. One of the principal issues will be to secure uniform rates on street cars and busses. The Utilities Committee will be authorized to represent the group in this matter and other prob- lems of similar nature which may arise, Loveless said. Fire House Needed. A drive will be launched to acquire a fire house for this neighborhood. The nearest fire station is nearly 32 miles away. This does not give the area adequate fire protection, Loveless stated. It will be one of our strongest endeavors, he said. Completion of the Alexander Shep- hard School will be another item the association will push. Efforts will be made to have the playgrounds ad- joining the school dev€loped and pro- vided with better facilities. A request will be made for a full time instructor during the Summer months especially. | The group will oppose granting of liquor licenses for any stores in the area. While the association as a whole is not opposed to the sale of whisky, it is felt that there is a suf- ficient number of stores already estab- About all you need for & picnic these days are a couple of deviled eggs and the urge. ‘This becomes apparent in reading & recent statement issued by the play- ground department. They offer to furnish practically everything but the food and the persons to go. However, if you provide the picnickers, they will gladly furnish experienced leaders to organize the group’s activities. If you know where you want to have a picnic but dun't know how to gec there, call for a playground de- partment guide. If all you're sure of is that you want an outing, the guides will both choose the place and get you to it. & Equipment Furnished. But it's when you don’t know how or where, yet want a picnic with all the trimmings, that the playground department comes into its own. Besides getting you there, they will provide entertainment after you ar- rive—quoits, volley ball, soft ball, bean bags, paddle tennis and horseshoes, complete with first-aid kit. All this recreation equipment can be borrowed from the department upon request. Also the play directors will teach you how to play games with their equipment, then, after hanging around until you've practiced a little will referee your games. ‘The Service Bureau of the depart- ment will help in the planning of par- ties and hikes and in organizing clubs and community recreation programs. Provide Advice. Carroll E. Robb, playground engi- neer, will give advice to churches, institutions and apartments on the laying out and equipping of play- grounds. The assigning of referees and umpires for games comes under Richard E. Tennyson and Miss Maude N. Parker. If it's a passive, sitting-down sort of recreation you want, the depart- ment will supply a speaker to any club or organization. He will stand while you sit and will give you de- tai'ed information on all phases of recreation, including the proper man- ner in which to go about organizing leagues in base ball, soft ball, soccer or_horseshoes. & sufficient urge, call National 6000, ask for the playground department, and tell them, “I'a like to have a picnic, please.’ Problem lished to supply the demands, Love- | | less said. Seek New Members. ‘The Membership Committee will continue the drive for new members in this fastly growing community, said Loveless. During the season, | group, as usual, will have two or three | social evenings to inspire closer co- | operation, he stated. The Zoning Committee will be on the look out for proposed zoning changes and will report to the group At the first meeting of the season, the third Monday in September, of- ficers will be elected and appoint- ments will also be made. the.| | | However, officials said that once the | wWith recommendations, Loveless said. | A map of the section near BENNING TRAFFIC Benning Head Says Rush, Hours Result in Bottle Neck Near Bridge. . Blocked in his efforts to secure “satisfactory” arrangements for han- dling traffic at the Benning viaduct on | Sundays and holidays, Frank E. | James, president of the Benning Cit- | izens’ Association, declared yesterday ‘ he will take his appeal to the Commis- 'nonerl 1f something isn't done to re- | lieve the situation in the near future. A “bottle neck” situation exists at both ends of the viaduct, which is wide enough for only two lanes of traffic. The approaches on both the east and west ends, however, are of four-lane | width, causing the “bottle neck” situa- | tion. James declares that during heavy | traffic hours on Sunday and holiday So if you have the deviled eggs and | - PROBLEM IS CITED MANY RECREATION EVENTS FOR JULY Entertainment to Be Held at Center and National Sylvan Theater. Many events for recreation under the auspices and direction of the Community Center Department are planned during July in the Center and at the National Sylvan Theater, and in the parks of the city with the co-operation and assistance of the Office of National Capital Parks. The Sylvan Theater events will open Friday night, when, in co- operation with the Arts Club of Washe ington, a Greek pageant drama, en- titled “Phaeton, Son of Phoebus,” by Mrs. Miriam Bangs Hilton, will be offered by a cast of more than 100 |men and women, the music to be played by the United States Marine Band, conducted by Capt. Taylor Branson. The stafl of directors for the drama comprises Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest, Mrs. Maud Howell Smith, M. Forney Reese, Walter Stud= diford. all of the Arts Club, and Miss Marian Chace, who will direct the dancers At the Sylvan Theater on July 14 is a dance recital by the Bekefi-Dele- porte Institute; July 21, Estelle Went- worth opera group in “Cavalleri Rus- ticana” and “Trial by Jury”; July 28, | Washington Community Players in a ‘ishakespeamn drama festival pro- gram. The Rambling Theater will also start its weekly tours to the parks Wednesday, when at 2:15 p.m. the Metropolitan Police Boys' Club pre- sents the program. The name of the park in which the opening pro- gram is given will be announced by the Office of National Capital Parks, |as well as the weekly schedule for | July and August. The Rambling Theater will continue its tours through August 26, giving weekly | programs each Wednesday at 2:30, | or, in case of rain, the following day | at the same hour. Three centers in Divisions 1-9; East Washington Center, Eckington Recrea- | tion Center and Roosevelt Center, in- | vite the public to take advantage of the athletic program for July and | August, in the stadium, track and | field of the schools. At East Wash- ington and Roosevelt every day from |9 am. until dark; and at Eckington }every evening except Saturday, begin- ning at 6:30. Joint Committee on National Rep- News Of Local C].Ubs | resentation for the District of Co- l lumbia has for years recognized the | value as well as the necessity of proved. the Benning Bridge. Presi- dent James of the Benning Citizens’ Association seeks traffic lights where Minnesota uational advertisers. This year's convention commemo- rated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the “Truth in Advertising” movement | evenings, police stationed there re{usfl At Eckington Center there will be to allow cars coming onto Benning 2 road from Minnesota avenue and An- | outdoor dancing Monday, Wednesday acostia road to turn onto the viaduct, | 3 Friday from 9 to 11 p.m, on the * X % The police department has been enabled to make a number of upon which the federation was founded. One of the outgrowths of this movement was the birth of the | Better Business Bureaus now operat- | ing in leading cities. The local bureau this month is embarking on the sixteenth year of | its existence. Joseph W. Marshall, director of the bureau, will go to Alexandria Tuesday to address the Rotary Club at a| luncheon meeting at the George Ma- son Hotel. In his address he will emphasize how much honesty'in busi- | ness can mean to every legitimate and honorable business man. ! Marshall, in a talk over Station| WRC Priday morning, warned his listeners against being too quick to| buy cemetery lots for investment. He sald his bureau has received a | large number of inquiries from per- sons who said they have been urged to buy cemetery space which, they were told. they could resell at a much ‘higher price “in the very near future.” He urged his listeners to remember the bureau’s investment slogan—“Be- fore You Invest—Investigate.” Outing on July 27. ‘The restaurant division of the Mer- ehants and Manufacturers Association 45 planning to hold an outing and *old-fashioned” picnic on Monday, July 27, at Sholl's Farm at Laytons- wville, Md. Preliminary arrangements for the| event were made at a meeting last Monday evening. It is planned to in- vite the executives of the member restaurants and their families to at- tend the all-day affair. Julius Lulley | is chairman of this division, which includes 200 of the leading restaurants in Washington. A program of sports and varied entertainment features is being ar- ranged and will be announced later. Committees in Recess. All committees of the Board of Trade have adjourned for the Summer. Unless special meetings are called, the committees will not be in session throughout July and August. D. C. Literature Distributed. ‘The interest throughout the world in the National Capital is evidenced by the number of inquiries received and pieces of literature sent out by the Greater National Capital Com- mittee during Jure. More than 28,000 pieces of literature were distributed during the month, 15,000 pieces going to members of the Becond Division Association, A. E. F., scheduled to meet in Washington April 16-18. Most of the remaining 13,000 pieces were distributed to travel and tourist agencies throughout the globe, according to Miss Margaret Clore, information clerk. Among the foreign countries which received booklets, guides and articles on Washington were Rumania, Eng- land, Australia, China, Japan, Ger- many and Gibraltar. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY The State councilor, Miss Madge Mills, has issued a proclamation set- ting aside July 18 as Sons and Daugh- ters of Liberty day, to be held at Glen Echo, Md., with all councils par- ticipating. Hope Council was called to order by Councilor Ernest Etchison. Election of officers was held. They will be in- stalled July 14 by Deputy State Coun- cilor Mrs. Ethel Thorpe at Naval Lodge Hall. Plans have been com- pleted for a moonlight excursion on the steamer Potomac July 29. Justice Council will meet July 16 at Northeast Masonic Temple. Officers of Washington Council will be installed July 13 by Deputy State Councilor Mrs. Sadie Jenkins at 935 G place. Columbia Council will meet July 17 at Northeast Masonic Temple. True Blue Council was called to or- | der by the councilor, Mrs. Ida Brown. Officers were elected. Plans were made for an excursion on the steamer City of Washington July 31. The officers will be installd by Deputy State Counctlor Mrs. Mabelle Bernard July 9 at 7 Fourth street northeast, Potomac Council will meet July 15 at 935 G place. The council will give its annual moonlight excursion July 29 on the steamer Potomac, . changes in its organization by rea- son of the 43 new policemen be- ginning service cn July 1, as au- thorized under the recently passed appropriation bill. * x ko With the District officials busy in adjusting their activities to the long delayed 1937 appropriation bill, they are reminded by the auditor that the time has about arrived for the preparation of their estimates for the 1938 budget. The long delay in the passage of the District appropriation bills always increases the burden and incon- venience to the various depart- ments of the District government. ‘Would Public Ownership Solve Or Complicate Transit Problem? THERE cropped out of the citi- zens' public utility pow-pow last Monday evening the idea that there must be decided improvement in public transportation or else public ownership and operation would be necessary. Similar threats have been advanced periodically for many years. This was notably true during the World War, when there were bills pending in Congress providing for the purchase and operation of the street railways as part of the District government. Some of the civic leaders who attended Mr. Roberts’ meeting on Monday have been turning over in their minds this question of public ownership and operation. They have been carefully analyzing the local transportation system as in actual operation under such plan. They recognize that this would be a new and added feature of our District government completely under the autocratic control of the Congress. They are familiar with the difficulties under which existing departments of the District government labor and draw a deadly but far from satisfactory parallel. The transit department of the District government would an- nually submit to the Commissioners its estimates of the required appro- priations to cover the next fiscal year. These would be reviewed by the Commissioners and, after being pared to the bone, tranmitted to the Budget Bureau. District offi- cials would then appear before that bureau and endeavor to justify the transit estimates as approved by them. The superior wisdom of the bureau would next be exemplified through further paring and in this doubly reduced state, the budget would be transmitted by the Presi- dent to Congress. Congress in general, and the House District Appropriations Sub- committee in particular, would, through the framing of the appro- priation bill, together with sundry controlling legislative riders, exer- cise the sanfe autocratic control as over other branches of the District government. In the House Appropriations Sub- committee, some dictator would assume absolute control of the transit system. He would dictate the number of motormen, conduc- tors, bus drivers or other employes. It would make no difference to him whether or not the size of the per- sonnel were sufficient to operate the equfpment owned by the system. Under such control some of these civic analysts can see visions of usable cars and busses standing idle in the barns because the appropria- tion for required conductors, motor- men or bus drivers had been cut in the same manner as cuts are some- times made in the personnel of the Police Department. There are also seen possibilities of the rolling stock kept out of service because of a shortage of mechanical parts needed for replacements or neces- sary repairman persennel and shop equipment. Serious objection has been raised to the foreign control of our local transportation system through hold- ing company ownership. But there are some citizens who have a greater fear of a foreign control through a Congress which is in no way responsible and seldom re- sponsive to the desires of the local community. Others point to the danger that this transit department would present as a fleld for political forming sympathetic committees throughout the United States which would effectively distribute litera- ture and other information regard- ing the District’s political plight and its ambition for relief and in- terest the “folks back home” to use their influence with their Sen- ators and Representatives. Some little has been accomplish- ed in spots at different times along this line, put the committee has never had the funds nor the fa- cilities for extending this important branch of work so as to cover any appreciable extent of territory. But it is hoped by our leaders that these commitments to Commission- er Allen will form the nucleus of a series of committees in the several States, which will eventually cover the entire Union. A lesson of practical value is to be learned from the founding fath- ers of our Republic who formed “Committees of Correspondence” in the various communities of the Col- onies. It was through these com= mittees that contacts were main- tained, important information dis- tributed and practical aid planned and rendered. These committees played a great part in the founding of the United States of America. John Philip Sousa Bridge Funds Available for Plans. N ITEM of $25000 from the gasoline tax fund was appro- priated in the recent District bill for plans for the new bridge over the' Anacostia River at Pennsyl- vania avenue southeast. While this bridge has not yet been formally named after the late John Philip Sousa—“The March King”"—the wide civic support of such a me- morial to this famous native of the District of Columbia makes such a designation appear more than probable. The idea of naming this bridge after Sousa originated in the Southeast Washington Citizens’ Association, and has since had the .support of a number of other neighborhood groups and approval by the Federation of Citizens’ As- sociations. George Curtis Shinn, chairman of the Board of Trade Committee on Bridges, is an enthusiastic sup- porter of this proposal and will bring the matiter before his com- mittee for action at its next meet- ing. At a joint meeting of the Board of Trade Committees on Bridges, Streets and Avenues, held on Thursday last, a committee, headed by Adelbert W, Lee, was appointed to do everything possible to obtain the inclusion in the 1938 estimates of authority to construct this new bridge and an initial appropriation to begin work. Chairman Lee has taken a prominent part in obtain- ing the appropriation for plans for this bridge and is known to be a strong supporter of the idea of its being named after Sousa. The Southeast Council of Citi- zens’ Associations has assumed leadership in this matter and is expected to make a formal request of the District Commissioners that they recommend to Congress that this new bridge be a memorial to this famous musician. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA Court District of Columbia will hold 2 business meeting at the Willard Hotel next Tuesday evening. one meeting will be held this month. A number of interesting social events have been planned for July. The annual moonlight cruise on the Wilson Line stesmer City of Wash- ington will leave the wharves Thursday at 8:30 p.m. The members will be the guests of the grand regent, Miss Augusta Uhl, and her mother, Mrs. Anna Uhl, at their home, 2712 Cortland place, next Sunday. Tea will be served from 4 to 7 o'clock. ‘Two other events scheduled for later in the month are a lawn party to be given at the home of Mrs. Lillie Fits- gerald, 2555 Rhode Island avenue northeast. July 21 and the C. D. of A. outing at Glen Echo Park July 30. - [ The Foyer Francais, a local club composed exclusively of persons lrom“ | Prench-speaking countries, closed its | | season with a meeting at the country | home of M. Leon Chatelain, near Fair- | | fay. Va. | A number of French games were played, including “boules lyonnaises,” | and the festivities closed with a picnic | | with wines from M. Chatelain’s own | vinyard and French pastries prepared | | by Mme. Lorenz Zimerman, a member | | of the club. | Rev. Andre Frank Liotard, minister Rada and had a feast out of doors. | |to the Congregation Francaise de ‘Washington, was among the guests. | | Phil Sheridan Women's Relief Corps, | at the home of Mrs. Margaret Bradt, | 3233 Thirty-eighth street, the presi- | dent, Mrs. Mary Parker, presiding. Mrs. Ida Strauzer was initiated. The corps is planning a trip down the river to Marshall Hall on July 11| to raise money for the relief fund.| Boat leaves the wharf at 10 am, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. | American Association of University ‘Women.—Mrs. Richard Hogue, presi- | dent, announces the appointment of | Miss Bertha M. Nienburg, chairman | of the Committee on Economics and | | Legal Status of Women. | | The morning book review section | will meet in the lounge Thursday at 11 am. Miss Isabelle Stone will re- view “Vein of Iron,"by Ellen Glasgow. Mrs. F. C. Brown is the club hostess | for July. Mrs. James 8. Merritt will be hostess at the tea tomomow at 4:30 pm. No regular programs are arranged for the Summer months. Out-of-town members are invited. Women's City Club.—On July 8, business and professional dinner. Miss Ann Singleton will speak on “My Trip Around the World.” July 9, club night. Hostesses, Miss Jessie Lane and Miss Mary Black. Mrs. Appleton Clark will give a talk, “Snapshots of Foreign Lands.” July 10, Roadside Theater party. The Washington Junior Jewish Con- sumptive Relief Society met June 23 at the home of Mrs> Martin Mendel- sohn, representative of the senior group. Temporary officers elected are as follows: President, Ireme Saloman; vice president, Dorothy Ratner; treas- urer, Frances Cladney; recording sec- retary, Selma Alper; corresponding secretary, Geraldine Lust. Sidney Harris, son of the national president of the Senior J. C. R. 8. and former president of the juniors of New York, known as the Denver League, was the speaker of the eve- ning. Miss Diamond of St. Louis, Mo, a charter member of the 10-year-old St. Louis Junior J. C. R. S, gave many suggestions on the formation of the soclety. Girls desiring to become affiliated are invited to attend the meeting Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., at the home of Miss Frances Cladney, 4707 Kansas avenue. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. 1, D:ughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865, met at the headquarters, 1222 New Hampshire avenue. Senior Vice President Sylvia D. MacLaughlin presided. Plans are under way for the na- tional convention, which meets In ‘Washington the week of Septem- ber 20. Miss Anna Saunders, assistant secre- tary of the Department of Rhode Island, spoke. Services will be held today at 3:30 pm. ‘at the tomb of the unknown Civil War veterans in Arlington Na- tional Cemetery, located near the Arlington House. The wreath will be placed by the Pheobe Matthews Tent, Chicago, Tll. Mrs. E. Helen Temple, past president, will preside. Business Women’s Council meeting Tuesday evening at Temple Heights, Connecticut avenue and California street northwest. Box supper will be served at 5.o'clock, for which reserva- tions must be made with Miss Florence Hendershott by Sunday. Curley Club—Roland J. Hyland was re-elected president of the club at the meeting held at the Continental Hotel Thursday night. The other are as follows: Miss Gretchen Baden, vice president; S. H. Poli, treasurer; ’ Miss Margaret Freedman, recording secretary; Miss Gertrude Connor, corresponding secretary; Rupert Keefe, advocate, and Edward Pospiscel, sergeant at arms. Rev. Prancis J. | Kelly, assistant pastor, St. Patrick’s| Church, was re-elected spiritual di- rector, Plans are being made for the cele- this Fall. The 1934 Buttercups met last Mon- day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil The next regular meeting will be in September. The Zonta Club met Wednesday at president, presiding. The guests were Miss Margaret March-Mont of Milwaukee, Wis., and H. C. Somner, United States Weather Bureau of Washington, D. C. rector of the Resettlement Administra- tion, was the guest speaker. At the meeting July 8 James Ham- bleton, entomologist, will be the guest speaker. AUXILIARY COUNCIL INSTALLATION HELD Myrtle Moxley Department Senior Vice President of Span- ish War Group. Meetings This Week. Monday —Col. John Jacob Astor Camp, 7 p.m,, Stanley Hall, U. S. Soldiers’ Home; Henry W. Lawton Camp, 8 pm., Pythian ‘Temple. Thursday — Admiral Dewey Naval Camp, Pythian Temple. Friday—Gen. Nelson A. Miles Camp, 8 p.m., Pythian Temple. Monday — Admiral George Dewey Naval Auxiliary, 8 pm., Northeast Temple. ‘Wednesday—Department Aux- iliary, 8 p.m., Odd Fellows’ Hall. Friday—Gen. Nelson A. Miles Auxiliary, 8 p.m, Pythian Tem- ple. George 8 pm., The Council of Administration of the department auxiliary, Spanish ‘War Veterans, met at Pythian Tem- ple July 1, with Department Presi- dent Esther Erhardt presiding. Myrtle Moxley of Pettit Auxillary was in- stalled as department semior vice president. President Gertrude Miles presided at the meeting of Col. James S. Pettit Auxiliary. They arranged to hold & lawn party July 16 at 8 p.m. at Third and Douglas streets north- east. Gen. M. Emmet Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale at 1107 Fourth street southwest. Comdr, Charles Cohen presided over a meeting of Col. James S. Pettit Camp. Department Comdr. James B. PFreeland, Senior Vice De- partment Comdr. Victor L. Woolridge and Junior Vice Department Comdr. John Farner spoke. Comdr. Ervin M. Luskey presided 8t & meeting of Gen. Nelson A. Miles Comdr. Victor L. Woolridge, jr.; Vice Comdr. John Farner, Am‘ Robert Washburn, Department Chaplain William M. LaRoche, Graves Regis- Bees Aid Clover. When the Australians first ted clover it grew well in Aumm'-m:‘ennue avenue and Anacostia road in- tersect with Benning road, | and protests that traffic on the former two streets is not allowed to turn onto Benning road to cross the bridge. | Junch, at which the guests were served | bration of the ffteenth -nmvemry‘:[; AMP FUR GIRI-S | | No. 12, Auxiliary to the G. A. R.. Met | the v W. C. A. Miss Mable Strider, ; Stay-at-Home Arranges for | Swimming, Tennis and Hikes This Week. Girl Reserve Camp Stay-at-Home will | meet for instruction this week. Senior girls at 9 am. Monday and Friday with Miss Katherine Black for tennis and Miss Clara Wheeler for swimming. Classes for junior girls. meet at the same time Wednesday. Both beginners |and advanced players in these sports are receiving instruction. Junior Camp Stay-at-Home regis- streets at 9 a.m. Wednesday for an all- day hike. Monday and Friday mornings will find senior campers engaged in various activities. ‘The dramatic group, open to senior high school boys and girls, will meet Tuesday at 8 pm. Miss Amy Veerhoff is in charge. At the same time, Mrs. Ethel Wills will teach tap dancing and Miss Laurel De Merritt and Miss Grace Stevens will reveal the secret of cook- ing “hunters’ stew.” From 9 to 10 p.m. a class in social dancing and a har- morica band will be held. The pro- Miss Mary Burnett and accompanied | by Miss Edith Dawson. The Thursday | recreation evenings on the roof are | from 7:30 to 10 o'clock. | Registrations for Camp Stay-at- | Home are still being taken in the Girl Reserve office. Theta Mu Sorority of the industrial | department will meet Tuesday at 8 pm. The Armenian Home and School Club will meet at the same time. The Greek Mutual Aid Society will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. and the Thursday Club will have a weiner roast at Rock Creek Park at 8 p.m. The Wednesday Club of 614 E street will meet at 3:30 p.m. for & picnic. Miss Mary Burnett, music secretary, announced the first Summer sing for Tuesday at 2 pm. on the roof. The public is invited. B. P. 0. ELKS District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler John E. Lynch and Exalted Ruler J. Forrest Reilly and a group of members of Washington Lodge next Tuesday leave here to attend the Grand Lodge Convention at Los Angeles, Calif. Thomas A. O'Donnell, chairman of the Orphans’ Outing Committee, will call & meeting of subcommittee chair- men Wednesday to arrange schedule for wansportation of the children to the park. The next meeting of the lodge will be held July 15 at 8 p.m. The Elks Clown Band have been organized with Chris Sprosser, chair- man; George Mercer, vice chairman, snd John Reh, drum major. Last Wednesday night Arthur of the Elks Bowling League, and Joseph Powers, retiring secretary- treasurer of the league, were presented each with an electic toaster and a waffle iron. Esteemed Loyal Knight Charles E. Ford made the presentation address. John 8. M. Zimmerman, chairman of the board of governors of the Elks Boys' Band, presented, through the exalted ruler to the lodge two loving cups won by the band; one of them from the Youth day parade on May 15, and the other from the Veterans of Foreign Wars parade last week. PLANS ACTIVITIES | Swimming and tennis classes of the Miss Connie Bonslagel, assistant di- | s | trants will leave Seventeenth and K| | gram will begin with a “sing,” led by | Clement Connolly, retiring président | Minnesota avenue comes in from the north and Anacostia road from the east end of the viaduct. | quested traffic lights be installed there, but that Traffic Director William A. Van Duzer had refused after making | & traffic count. James declares that often are forced to wait “15 or 20 | minutes” before they are able to go other because of the heavy traffic. Denial by Police. One of the policemen at the elev- | enth precinct, who has directed traffic | at that point, said that as far as he knew, the viaduct has not been blocked to Minnesota avenue and Anacostia road traffic “at any time.” Regard- ing the pedestrians, he said police Funds have been appropriated for |a new bridge to replace the present :one. but it is not known just how | | soon construction will be started. V. F.W. TO PRESENT | MEDAL TO MARINE| ‘Awarrl to Be Presented at En- | campment of Fifth Bat- talion. Lieut. Col. W. A. McCathran, com- mander of the District of Columbia | Department, Veterans of Foreign | Wars, has announced the V. F. W. Best Marine Medal will again be awarded for competition in the 5th Battalion, Fleet Marine Corps Re- serve. It is competed for by one private (first class) or private from each of the eight companies in the battalion. The presentation of the medal at Camp Ritchie, where the battalion will encamp for the Summer field training schedule, will be made by Col McCathran. Mrs. Clay Keene Miller, regent of Ruth Brewster Chapter, D. A. R., has announced the award by that or- ganization of the D. A. R. Military Ed- ucation Medal to be awarded to the enlisted man of the battallon with the best record for the year in the Marine Corps correspondence courses. The presentation will be made by Mrs. Miller. The battalion goes to camp from August 1 to 30. Recruiting of men eligible to attend the camp has been discontinued, except for men with previous military training. A few vacancies exist in the rifile companies of the battalion. Two field trumpeters and two cooks are needed and there are two vacancies in the battalion | band. Applicants for enlistment should apply on any Tuesday or Wednesday evening at 458 Indiana avenue. Ap- plicants for enlistment in the Alex- andria, Indian Head or Rockville units should apply to the command- ing officers of the companies at the places named. The age limit is from 17 to 35. | KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS | Amaranth Lodge will meet tomorrow evening in the Northeast Temple, ‘Webster and Capital Lodges, Tuesday evening; Franklin, Union and Co- lumbia, Wednesday; Hermione, Thurs- day evening. The Board of Directors of the Knights of Pythias Hall Association will meet Wednesday evening. Grand Chancellor Elroy 8. Young has appointed a committee, consisting of Supreme Representatives Edgar C. Snyder and Dr. Frederick Yates, Past Grand Chancellors Richard By Berryman and Earl G. Jonscher and Grand Master at Arms Dr. Robert B. Bacon, to prepare a prospectus to be presented to the Supreme Lodge at its biennial convention in Detroit next month, setting forth the ad- vantages of holding the 1938 biennial convention in Washington, Friendship Temple, Pythian Sisters, held its last meeting of the season Wednesday evening. The Social Com- mittee, Nettie Lynn, chairman, pre- sented a program and served refresh- ments at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be Septembr 2. 4 south just a short distance from the | James said he has repeatedly re- | pedestrians | from one side of the bridge to the | try to give them “an even break.” | | McKinley High School Plaza, the |branch of the public library at this center is open for readers on these | nights; and a children’s story telling group will be organized immediately for 6:30 each evening. The Ecking- ton Community Players are planning | to present an elaborate drama festival on July 20, when “The Women Have Their Way,” will be featured. A class in tap dancing for children, at Francis Scott Key School will meet Priday at 2 pm. If there is sufficient demand, a class for youths and adults will follow, at 3 pm. The class will be taught by Miss Amalie Preische In Division 10-13, Burrville Center and Dunbar Center offer Summertime recreation for the children; and Gar- net Patterson Center offers a club house for adult activities; while at Terrell Center, the Boys' Club conducts an every-afternoon-and-early-evening program of interest to youths. EASTERN STAR I Chevy Chase Chapter, at its last meeting, had Grand Matron Mrs. Louise E. Kreglow as its guest. The Friday Afternoon Club was en- tertained by Mrs. Clara Linville at | Hysong’s cottage, Broadwater Beach, | Md. The Couple Club met Saturday eve- | ning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. | M. Spencer. The chapter will participate in the | religious services at Temple Heights, | July 12, at 4 pm. The Ways and Means Committee of | Areme Chapter has completed are rangements for a moonlight trip July 6. Several other chapters and ore ganizations have been invited to joln the party. There will be an outing for the Auxiliary Home Board members and their friends at the country home of Associate Conductress Emily Hayes, at McLean, Va, July 23. Miss Ruth Huffington Newcomer will arrange for the transportation. Telephone Adams | 0693. | The members will attend services at Temple Heights, July 26, at 4 o'clock. The Past Matrons and Past Patrons’ Association will meet, July 12, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Grant S. Barn- hart, Bay Ridge, Md. Past Matron Anna Nalley is in charge of transpor tation. Call Adams 7332 The chapter has recessed during | July and August. Lebanon Chapter will be special guests at the religious services at Temple Heights today at 4 pm, The Home Board is sponsoring a- | bingo party Wednesday evening at the | home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Crome- lin, at Washington Grove, Md. Mrs. Cromelin will be assisted by Mrs. Dor- othy Puryear, Mrs. Rae Carl and Mrs. Marie Murphy. On August 10 the chapter and Leba« non Lodge of Masons are jointly spon- soring a moonlight excursion on the 8. S. Potomac. Meetings for July and August have been called off. The Treasurers’ Association met at the home of the president, Mrs, Blanche L. Barghausen. Luncheon was served on the lawn. Bridge was played. Fidelity Chapter held & special meeting last Monday evening for initiation. A surprise birthday party was tendered the matron. Mrs. Doro- thy Southgate presented the matron with a handkerchief bouquet, a gift from members and friends. Mrs. Pearl Bellman presented the matron with s radio, a gift from the patron. ‘The next meeting will be September 17. A meeting of the Friendly Circle will be July 8 at Chapel Point, Md. The boat leaves the Seventh Street Wharf at 8:30 am. A picnic will be given. The last meeting of the Matrons and Patrons’ Association of Joseph H. Milans Lodge Chapter was held with the vice president, Huston R. Bressler. Officers elected were: President, Mrs. Christine R. Rowzee; vice president, Martin H. Hoke; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Doris D. Sutton. A plenic will be held at Miller's Cabin, Rock Oreek Park, July 14, at 5:30. For reservations call Mrs. Row- zee, Georgla 2459,