Evening Star Newspaper, May 14, 1940, Page 20

Karsner IsElected Grand Commander of D. C. Knights Templar M. E. Blake Enters Official Lime for Office in 1949 J. Walter Karsner was elected right eminent grand commander at the 45th annual conclave of the| Grand Commandery of the Knights Templar of the District of Columbia last night at the Masonic Temple. Mr. Karsner, 3 past commander ©f Columbia Commandery, No. 2, has been prominent in Masonic circles for many years. He is a 33d de- gree Mason, a past master of King David Lodge, No. 28; a past high priest of Mount Vernon Chapter, J. WALTER KARSNER. No. 5; a past illustrious master of Adoniram Council, R. and S. M., and a past presiding officer of each of the four bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Installed by Larcombe. He was installed by Benjamin F. Larcombe, eminent past commander of Columbia Commandery. Twenty- four years ago Mr. Larcombe first appointed Mr. Karsner to the offi- cial line of that commandery. " Grand Comdr. Karsner will lead # delegation of 200 Knights, who, with their ladies, will leave Wash- ington by special train to attend the 41st triennial conclave of the Grand .Encampment of Knights Templar lof the United States at Cleveland July 13-19. Melvin E. Blake, a past command- er of Potomac Commandery, No. 3, entered the official line of the Dis- trict Commandery as eminent cap- tain of the guard. In the ordinary course he will become grand com- mander in 1949. ‘The Rev. Dr. James Shera Mont- gomery, chaplain of the House of Representatives, for many years eminent grand prelate of the Grand Commandery, was honored by elec- tion as eminent grand prelate emeritus. Other Officers Chosen. Other officers elected were: Otto S. Roepke, very eminent deputy grand commander; Fred E. Blood, eminent grand generalissimo; Samuel T. Farmer, eminent grand captain general; James R. Stringfellow, emi- nent grand senior warden; Ross H. Snyder, eminent grand junior war- den; John C. Palmer, eminent grand prelate; Frank R. Gibson, eminent grand treasurer; J. Claude Keiper, eminent grand recorder; Richard E. Titlow, eminent grand standard-bearer; Hugh L. Murrell, eminent grand sword-bearer, and Knut I. Nilsson, eminent grand warder. Officers appointed by the new grand commander were: J. Fred Huber, eminent inspector general; Horace W. Parsley, eminent assist- ant inspector general; Thomas B. Mitchell, eminent inspector general of the work, and J. Fred Draper, quartermaster. Opposition to granting monopoly rights to one company has killed Australia’s plan to have motor vehi- cles made in that country. Choose a gift that thrills . . . that lasts 5.+ that means the lifelong adventure of music. What could be more fascinat- Ing than the lovely home model of the Hammond Organ! What could so in- spire and enrich new young lives! What eould give more sheer pleasurel If you're shopping for a lovely bride, a Bopeful graduate or a bride of Junes gone by be sure to see the Hammond Organ, the supreme gift of music for the home. Film Council to Hear Talk by Secretary Of Review Board Representatives of the American Council of Education and of the United States Film Service are among ‘those invited to hear Mrs. Bettina Gunczy, secretary of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, address members of the District of Columbia Motion Picture Council at luncheon Thursday at the Y. W. C. A. on “The Scope of a Motion Picture Council.” The purpose of the council is to foster high standards of motion pictures and to stimulate interest in and appreciation for better films. During the last year meetings have been held in various Government departments for the study of mo- tion picture work of those depart- ments, with the result that several organizations have become keenly interested in legislation for heaith, while others have secured K:; Jjectors in order that these might be available for their organi- zations. Officers of the council include Mrs. Frank A. Lingel, president; Mrs. C. Dwight Curtiss, first vice president; Mrs. Edgar B. Meritt, second vice president; Mrs. G. R. Wilhelm, treasurer; Mrs. Belle Parker, corresponding secretary; Mrs. E. W. Chapin, recording secre- tary; Mrs. E. J. Ryan, program chairman; Mrs. Elmer Stewart, chairman of reviews, and Mrs. C. Virginia Diedel, counsel. Organizations with membership in the council are the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, Md.; League of American Pen Women, Twentieth Century Club, Friends’ Meeting, D. A. R, International Federation Catholic Alumnae, Community Film Council, Arts Club, District of Columbia Federation of Women'’s Clubs, Young Women’s Christian Association, American Association of University Women, Woman's Council, Washington Federation of Churches; Woman's Alliance All Souls’ Church, Woman’s Christian ‘Temperance Union, Social Hygiene Society, Boy Scouts of America, Georgetown Neighborhood Council and First Ward Citizens’ Associa- tion, Officers Are Named By Kappa Beta Pi Officers were elected by Eta Alumnae Chapter of Kappa Beta Pi, international legal sorority, at a meeting last night at the home of Mrs. Olive Faircloth. Miss Mary M. Connelly was elected dean. Other offcers are: Mrs. Sara Mero Williams, associate dean; Miss Carrie Hunter, chancellor; Miss Grace Kincare, corresponding regis- trar; Miss Thais Spencer, recording registrar; Mrs. Marion Hines Taylor, marshal, and Mrs. Edwina Avery, historian. The biennial convention of Pro- vince 2 will be held June 15 at the Mayflower Hotel. Dr. Walter S. Ufford Funeral Rites Today Funeral services for Dr. Walter 8. Ufford, former general secretary of the Associated Charities and pioneer social worker, ‘were to be held at 4 pm. today at his home, 1940 Bilt- more street NW. Dr. Ufford died Sunday. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. U. G. B. Pierce, pastor of All Souls’ Unitarian Church here, and the Rev. Frederick B. Richards of Boston, Mass. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. Legion Organized In ’94 to Disband; Quits Federation Announcement of the withdrawal of the Lagion of Loyal Women, or- ganized in 1884, from membership in the District Federation of Wom- en's Clubs was made at the open- ing of the federation’s annusl con- vention yesterday at Hotel Twenty- four Hundred. The legion, with only four mem- bers still active, has decided to dis- band. Two of the members, Miss Hattie M. Roach, director to the {federation, and Miss Cora C. Cur- ry, treasurer of the legion, were present at the meeting, where a history of the legion was read by the secretary of the federation. ‘The convention was devoted yes- terday to reports of department chairmen and club presidents. Mrs. Ernest Humphrey Daniel, dent of the federation, presided.” Chair- men who reported were: Mrs. Lloyd A. Morrison, American citizenship; Mrs. Norman E, McIndoo, American home; Mrs. Arthur C., Watkins, edu- cation; Miles C. Trowbridge, fine arts; Mrs. funior club women; Mrs, Ernest Wiliam Howard, legislation; Mrs. Thomas Faris, publicity, and Mrs. Horace J. Phelps, public welfare. Report of Mrs. George Olive Gil- lingham, chairman of internationa flryflm\l{ was read by the secre- The. memorial service for the 58 members, who died within the past year, was conducted by Mrs. John W. Frizzell. Mrs. Henry F. Grady, wife of the Assistant Secretary of State, is to be guest speaker at the an- nual May breakfast. Alumnae to Meet The Washington Chapter of the Hollins Alumnae Association will hold its last of the season tonight at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Wilbur Tubbs, 3150 North Sev- enteenth street, Arlington, Va. Election of officers will be held. Officers for the past year were. Miss Emma Thom, president; Mrs. Elam, secretary, and Miss Ruth Emily Evans, treasurer. All members are urged to be present. RUGS WASHED Complete Insurance Protection 75 8x10 12 Capital Carpet Cleaning Co. 1216 Mt. Olivet Rd. N.E. NAY. 2985 Washington’s Most Up-to-Date Rup Cleaning Plant. Fireproof Storage. HOW-DID-YOU SLEEP LAST NIGHT? SORRY! 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