Evening star., 1915-06-20
FALLS CHURCH, VA.
spec,al Correspondence of Tie Star.


FALLS CHURCH. Va. June 19.-Cn-
der the act passed some time ago by
the Virginia legislature, Falls Church
is to segregate the races. At a recent
election to determine whether the town
would exercise the option to put the
law into effect a majority of forty in
favor of segregation was given. At the
June meeting of the town council, Mon
day night initial steps were taken to
make the decision effective. Council
man W. n. Lynch was appointed a
member of the segregation committee
in place of r. l.. Harmon, resigned
from council and the committee was
instructed to arrange with Henry
Crocker. the town engineer, to pre-
pare a map showing the boundaries of
the segregation districts
Returns from the election showed
also that the voters had approved the
proposed change in the town charter
increasing the rate of taxation from
60 cents to so cents on the 500 of
valuation. the additional funds to be
used for operating expenses New mem
berS of the council elected their terms
to begin September l, are w. T. Wes-
colt, John +. Bethune and Carroll V.
Shreve.
Segregation was strongly opposed by
colored residents and circular pro-
test. signed by the pastors of colored
churches and others. was mailed to
white voters. On this proposition, as
well as on the increase Of tax rate,
woman taxpayers were permitted to
vote
Miss Hazel Quick. daughten of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles p. Quick, was mar
ried to William w. Rucker of Claren-
don Wednesday evening at o'clock in
Columbia Baptist Church. Rev. w. S.
o. Thomas the pastor. officiated. Miss
Alice Gott was maid of honor and
George A. Rucker, the bridegroom s
brother. served as best man. A recep-
tion at the residence of the bride g
parents followed the ceremony. where
after July l.
Under the auspices of the Village
Improvement Society Caste" comedy
in three acts. was presented Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings at Odd Fell
lows hall. A large audience was pres
ent each evening and the amateur per-
formers won appreciation by their in
depreciation of the roles. In the cast
c. N. McGroarty, Mrs. John F. Bethune,
Miss Marguerite Rowell, J. Raymond
Wells and Mrs. James B. Gould. Dur
ing the intermissions violin selections
were rendered by c. r. Schoeneman,
accompanied on the piano by Miss
ed in the production were H. c. Eddy,
in charge of properties and lights; DR..
J. b. Gould, master of scenery. and A.
NJ. Smith. in charge of publicity.
A house party was given last week
by Miss Gundry and Miss Darby. who
had as their guests Miss Austin and
Miss McC1enden of Richmond. Gordon
Phillips of Baltimore, Richard Gundry
of Catonsvllle, Nd. and Mrs. William
Legg of Kentucky. who chaperoned
the party. The visitors were guests at
the Friday night dance of the Tango
Club at Gundry Hall. Miss Gundry Is
expecting az her guests next week her
sister, Miss Edith Gundry Of Balti
more, and Mrs. Leet, daughter Of Gen.
Charles H. Grosvenor, former member
Of Congress from Ohio.
Mrs. L. B. Nixon of Quakertown. N.
J.. is the guest of her sister. Mrs
to attend the wedding of her niece,
Miss Hazel Quick.
Miss Ruth Sullivan of Washington
has been the guest of Miss Delavan
Thompson.
The Keene Glass of boys and girls
went on a straw ride Monday evening
to the home of Mrs. John Thorne.
reception was given Monday even
ing at the Northern Methodist Church
In honor of the new pastor. Rev. Mer-
ritt Earl, and Mrs. Earl. After well
coming addresses and a musical pro-
gram, refreshments were served
G. Willard Quick. who has been at
tending college at Richmond. is at
home on vacation.
The Monday Bridge Club was en-
tertained this week by Mrs. O. R. Liv-
ingston. Mrs. Desrochers won the
prize.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcqueen and Mrs q.
w. Sims, mother of Mrs Mcqueen, for
mer residents, have been the guests of
Miss Edith Thompson. principal Of the
schools
The Royal Helpers Circle OF the
Kings Daughters met Monday at the
home of Miss Bella Davenport to ar
range for the annual exhibition of
fancy work at the Presbyte rian Chapel
June "a.
Prof Charles L. Peabody, on his way
from Kansas City to his home In New
Hampshire. Is the quest Of Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. NJ. Erwin.
Dr. J. P. Smauwood. whose home is
west Of town, is building a residence
in East Falls Church.
Miss Katherine Garrett of Leesbure
Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles B.
Quick
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Unverzagt gave a
Henry.
Miss Margaret and Master Barney
Keith are visiting their uncle, William
w. Price, at Congress Heights.
The recital to- have been given Thurs
day evening by the choir of the Pres
byterian Church has been postponed
until next fall.
Among this years graduates of Nc
kinley Manual Training School is
Charles Fadeley, son of Dr. and Mrs
Charles B. Fadeley.