Evening star., 1915-06-06
BUREAU OF ENGRAVING
AND PRINTING.

Edward Tucker, employed as ma
chinist in the engineering and machine
division, is a member of the genera
executive board of the 1nternationa
Association of Machinists. He attend
ed a meeting of that organization
which was held at the Grand Lodge
office last week.
Harry l.. Stock of the surface divi-
sion left June for Ann Arbor. where
he will attend the graduating exer-
cises at the University of Michigan.
Mr.. Stock will remain for two weeks.
His son will be graduated.
DR. Conrad Hoffman, employed In the
surface division, enjoyed weekend
trip in Il motor car through fenn-
sylvania, accompanied by friends.
Lawrence Dolan, machinist in the en-
gineering and machine division, en-
joyed vacation at the Columbia Coun-
try Club last week
At the annual meeting of the United
States Civil Service Retirement Asso-
citation. resolution was adopted
declaring that as Joseph T. faiph'
director of the bureau of engraving
and printing. had permitted the mem
bers of the United States Civil Service
Retirement Association to organize
branch. and has in other ways en-
couraged the work of the organization.
the delegates and members tender
thanks for his encouragement and as.
sistance, and that the appreciation OF
the delegates and members is fX,
pressed for the assistance OF F. =.
Ferguson, assistant director, as well
as to other officials and employees IN
the bureau who have co-operated.
The resolution is signed by the sec
retary of the organization, Llewellyn
Jordan.
Frank BrahIer, an employe in the di-
rector's office, who was away from the
office for a week on account of illness,
has returned to work
Frank c. Green of the assignment
and reviews section spent several DAYS
last week with his wife. who IS visit
ing friends in Virginia
John F. Hardy, who was on the sick
list for some time, returned last Iues-
day greatly improved in health.
Patrick Stanley of the engineering
and machine division is the proud pos
SCISSOR of an automobile. which he Will
give a thorough try-out in July. when
he will make a trip to Iowa
The following plate printers assist
ants have been recently appointed: Ma
rie Connors Minnie L Smith. Clara E.
Kidwe1l. Myra- A. Fairal, Mildred u
Champany. Irene van Dercook. Fannie
r. Mead Hattie H. Duval Gertrude
Jenkins. Mamie E. Garland, Emma Full
ton. Lillian ]. Grinder, Lucy A Small.
Agnes II. Potter. Olga E. Throckmor-
ton. Ester L. Trumbull. Margaret E.
Sheehan and Annie L. Haussener.
Charles Williams. who has been as
signed from the engineering and ma
chine division to the printing division.
had to discontinue his duties for
time on account of sickness
A. G. Sanity, employed in the engi-
leave of absence, an dis visiting
friends in Congress Heights.
Capt. O. c. Terry, custodian Of presses
has gone into military training for two
weeks with the National Guard of the
District of Columbia
signment and reviews division, spent
last week visiting friends in Leesburg,
Va.
Custodian of presses. ]. l. Motyka.
has returned to his duties in section -
of the printing division. after two
weeks leave of absence.
Charles Schenkin. one of the employees
in the binding division, was injured
about the head and shoulders in
jitney bus accident while on his way
TO work last Wednesday. He was
treated for the injuries at the Emer-
sency Hospital 1t is probable that he
will have to remain away for several
weeks.
The friends of John F. Hardie, in the
printing division. accorded him hearty
welcome when he returned last week
after undergoing a severe spell of sick
ness.
Henrietta n. Hall of section Of
the printing division is receiving the
coincidence Of her associates at the
bureau owing to the death of her
mother. which occurred recently.
James Murray, machinist. moved into
his new home in northeast Washington
last week.
Edward Leahy. assistant foreman of
the machine shop. paid a visit to his
old home in Philadelphia last week
Miss ora r Reed and Miss Mary
Storke of the surface division are TAX
ing a vacation
John RuIlough. chief of sections IL.
u and 12 of the printing division, is
Oh leave for one week
samuel Elder. machinist in the en-
cineering and machine division. has
returned from his sotourn at College
Park.
Harry Dove. the bureau base ball
scout. has returned from a visit to
New York
flames OLeary. the crack catcher of
the bureau nine. is fast rounding into
form and is expected TO show to ad-
vantage when the weather warns up.
William Reedy of the engineering
and machine division. who is well
known in District National Guard
circles. is anxiously awaiting the call
10 the summer encampment.
Tom Green foreman of the macerator
81. the machine division, has been on
leave for several days. Friends be-
lieve he is on a base ball mission.
p. L. Hardaway. custodian Of presses
in section 3 Of the printing division,
IS taking part of his annual leave.
He has gone to his home In Black
stone. Va
William VI. Downs Is absent from
the surface division four days
leave He will be at his home IN Ber-
wyn, Md, until he returns to the
office.
Two weeks leave of absence have
been granted Thomas u. Parker OF
the surface division. Mr.. Parke will
remain In this city.
James Bradley. blacksmith in the
rrxfneerinF and machine division, has
NOV ed TO Clarendon. Va. Many Of the
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