Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-24
PRINTING OFFICE.

PRINTING OFFICE.
John u, Hogan, c. q. Perry and W, L.
Holt. finance committee of the Deeu-
mont Relief Associa ton. have Issued n
report OF the financial transactions of
tho orRanixation q. shown by the books
and vouchers Of the secretary treasurer
for the six months ending May 81. The
receipts for the term amounted TO $b4s.l
and the expenditures. consstinR OF bene-
fits to sick members and miscellaneous.
Sat, leaving a balance on hand OF S30l 10
George r. Boone OF the document (haud)
section has been transferred to the mono
type section.
Mrs Adah Friedlander of the monotype
keyboard section was called to Bufaio.
N. Y. last Tuesday on account OF the seri-
GUS illness of her mother, who was In
jured recently by a fall
William ]. Weiss, rule man In the
document (hand) section, a veteran OF
the civil war, with an extensive acqualnt-
ance in G. A. r. circles. recently cele-
brated his seventy sixth birthday ami
versary
Miss Ruby Sanford daughter of w. w.
Sanford of the specifications division, has
returned from southern tour as violin
list and Is visiting her parents in this city.
Joseph E. Ahern and Charles E. john
son OF the machine shop section are on
leave of absence.
Edward N. Decker of the electrical sec
ton has been absent from duty the past
week on account of illness.
The report Of the Mergenthaler Relief
Association for the six months ending
May 81, 1917. was submitted to the mem
bers during the past week by ]. II. Cum
mings eecretary-treaSurer. The report
shows receipts amounting to 1898 and ex-
penditures Of $200.84, leaving balance in
the treasury on May 81 Of s632.1 6. The
association Is composed entirely of en-
members are gratif1ed at the showing for
the six-month period. The officers are
Frank B. Smith, president: Guy A. Long,
vice president: Joseph H. Cummings. sec
rotary treasurer.
Sergt. John Waller of the document
(hand) section was on leave the past
week.
Richard Grant. temporary laborer. has
been assigned to the document Chan)
section.
Jacob Stout of the monotype keyboard
section is still confined to his home on
account Of Illness.
Isaac D. Williamson, the Oldest COM
positor in the document (hand) section,
recently attended the ffty-fourth ami
versary of the battle of Beverly Ford.
when a reunion and banquet was held
by the 9Th Pennsylvania Cavalry Qan-
cers) Association 1t was rendered by
Capt. W. w. Frazier, the honorary life
president, at the Mineral Springs Hotel.
Willow Grove, Pa. Sergt. Williamson,
who has survived four score years, was
one of the six living members in at
tendance from Company F.
Fred B. Hausemann and John F. Bur-
CESS of the monotype section have re-
signed to join Troop A. District cav
airy.
G. s. Holcombe of the Monroeton
Pa.) Enterprise was the guest of his
brother. D. Holcombe OF the proofroom,
last week. Mr.. Holcombe, with party
of friends, made an automobile trip
through Pennsylvania, via Harrisburg
and Gettysburg. and will return by way
Of Pittsburgh and Cleveland, Ohio.
Maker-up E. E. Shot of the specifica-
tions (hand) section has gone to his
home city, Lebanon, Pa, for six-day
vacation.
E ]. Redfeld of the night rnonotype
keyboard section returned to work
Wednesday after an absence from duty
on account OF rheumatism.
James ]. Murphy OF the job section
has been appointed adjutant of the De-
partment of the District of Columbia,
United Spanish War Veterans, and as
sumed the duties Of that office the first
of the week.
George E. Williams. skilled laborer
in the document (hand) section, has
been granted all leave due him
Philip l.. Gamse of the linotype sec
ton was recently promoted from mes
senger boy to skilled laborer
Edward NJ. Nevils. foreman of the
night linotype section. has been called
to the colors, and William s. Schinnerer
Hugh Evert and William f. Crump to
assistants
Reeves Hilton. son Of Pinckney Hill
ton of the monotype keyboard section
won the four-year scholarship course
to Gonzaga College from the Gonzaga
schools last week.
Miss Alice Trefts Of the proofroom
entertained a sister from New York
last week.
Mrs. Cummings. wife of Joseph H.
Cummings of the linotype section, is
convalescing from a severe illness.
James jenkins. Edward j. Robinson
and X. +. Chisholm Of the document
thand) section have returned from
leave of absence.
Mrs. Martha Mangum. Emerson G.
Green. Joseph Griffin and William S
jackson were on the sick report of the
sanitary section during the week.
W. f. Council of the night document
Chand) section has returned from a ten
day leave.
harry Outcault of the night monotype
keyboard section was confined to his home
tEe past week on account of illness.
Public Printer Ford posted notices
throughout the various sections of the
office the first Of the week announcing
the Presidents proclamation relating to
the Red Cross. and urging the support
OF all employees for the financial drive
Subscriptions Were made by officials and
employees during the week
1t Is stated that the government print
ing once turned in the largest amount
for liberty bonds of any institution of
the government. about $500, 900 being sub
scribed
Mrs. Perry. wife Of c. e. Perry of the
monotype keyboard section underwent a
major operation last week at Georgetown
University Hospital and is reported to
be recovering.
Howell 7. Williams of the watch force
was on leave the past week.
John NJ Barr of the monotype keyboard
ventory OF the type and accessories in the
typographical sections OF the office.
Elmer =. Hardy. skilled laborer in tho
document Chand) section. has resigned.
Appointments, separations, transfers.
etc, in the government printing office
FOR week ending Wednesday:
characterization r. Row and
Walter S. Ahlberg. probational book
binders. 80 cents per hour; Michael ].
Kirby. pressman. SIS cents per hour.
reinstated; William E. Dowry, proba-
tlonal pressman, 55 cents per hour:
Henry Thomas. unskilled laborer. 25
cents per hour: Miss Bessie Scipio. pro-
batfonal skilled laborer. 25 cents per
hour: Lottie Jones, Leita NJ Williams.
Josephine Z. Simms. Eleanora Stewart,
Pauline Il. Stewart, Cora G. Winters,
Julia l.. Berkeley. Elsie Arnold, Helen
b. Barrett. Viola n Barnes Iula =