Evening Star Newspaper, October 29, 1937, Page 7

>MORRIS IS LAUDED BY TRADE BOARD sGovernment, Businsss and Civic Leaders Unite in Praising Ex-President. Federal and District Government officials joined with business and civie leaders of Washington last night to pay tribute to Edgar Morris for his outstanding service as president of the Board of Trade last year. Three generations of the Morris family were present at a testimonial dinner held at the Mayflower Hotel in honor of the former president. Besides Mr. Morris, his father, A. M. Morris, of South Carolina, and his wson, Edgar Morris, jr., were seated at the table. Edward F. Colladay, present presi- dent of the board, who presided, de- scribad Mr. Morris’ term as head of the organization as one of the most outstanding administrations in the board’s history. He presented Mr. Morris & written testimonial of the board’s esteem signed by the present officers and directors. Lauded by Fleming. Robert V. Fleming, also a former president, praised Mr. Morris’ serv- ice, declaring he “justified every con- fidence his associates placed in him,” and that he possesses “those sterling qualities which make for good citizen- #hip and leadership.” A fellow South Carolinian, J. Austin Latimer, Special Assistant to the Post- S master General, said that “in more ways than one, the leading South | Carolinian in Washington is Edgar Morris.” John Saul, who was Mr. Morris’ immediate predecessor as pres- ident of the board, declared “he has earned the respect of every citizen.” Hazen and Sultan Speak. Others who spoke of his service were Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen, Engineer Commissioner Dan I. Sultan, Francis G. Addison, first vice presi- dent of th. board; Lawrence E. Wil- liams, second vice president; Robert J. Cottrell, executive secretary of the board; James E. Colliflower, secretary; J. Harry Cunningham, a former presi- dent; George Plitt, also a former president, and Granville Gude. Mr. Gude, who served as chairman of the Membership Committee which | established a record membership dur- ing Mr. Morris' administration, pre- sented the immediate past president with a silver platter in recognition of his leadership in personally establish- ing a record for individual accom- plishments in getting new members. | A large box of flowers was presented | to Mr. Morris for his wife. DALLAS, Oct. 29 (#).—City De- tective R. W. Corn put in a call for a | fellow officer in Fort Worth, | “Mr. Cobb is ready,” said the Fort | Worth operator. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1937. Tribute to Service - Businessmen and Government officers joined last night in honoring Edgar Morris for his service during the past year as president of the Board of Trade. Mr. Morris is shown here re- ceiving a testimonial from Edward F. Colladay, his successor as head of the board. —Star Staff Photo. 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