The Washington times., 1917-02-14
BEGINS NINTH TERM
AS CIVIC BODY HEAD
John G. McGrath Again to Pre-
side Over Park View Citi-
zens' Meetings.

John G. McGrath is a member of
the destruction committee OF the
Treasury Department.
As such he superintends the de-
struction of mutilated money, cur
rency and bonds.
There his destructive activities
cease.
John G. McGrath. as president OF
the Park View Citizens Association.
today begins his ninth consecutive
term in that capacity.
Here his constructive qualities be-
gin.
When he asked to be relieved OF
the presidency of the organization at
its annual meeting last night. every
member who crowded into the as
sembly hall of the Park View School
building took it as a personal af-
front that "the father OF our COM
munity' should want to step out.
Forthwith they reelected him by
unanimous vote, but to relieve him
of home of the numerous tasks de-
volving upon the head OF this very
live organization, they surrounded
him with other capable civic work
ers. They include ]. c. Hoyle. vice
president: F. s. Guderian. secretary;
H. w. Melville, financial secretary:
r. S. Williams, treasurer. and an
executive committee composed of DR..
A. +. Crane, NJ. II. Barnum, and
Frank Montgomery.
Has Largest MembershIp.
The ninth administration of Mr..
McGrath begins with the organiza-
tion enjoying a larger membership
than any citizens Organization in the
District McGrath is given the credit
for that. 1t is the only organization
that meets regularly in the assembly
room of a public school building, and
McGrath is responsible for that. In
fact McGrath, anxious to perpetuate
the name of the thriving community
he represents blocked the plan OF
having the magnificent new school
there bear any other name than the
Park View School"
Last year when he urged that the
office of president be given to
another member, his suggestion was
met with his unanimous reelection
and a gift OF a gold watch, appro-
priately inscribed, in recognition OF
his service.
This year the organization is to
strive for some big community i'm
provement as a memorial to Nc
Grath's administration. President
McGrath was presented last night
with a rosewood gavel by Walter
MikeseIl in the name OF the first
graduating class of Park View
School.
Phone Discussion Deferred.
Action on the Lewis bill for the
Government operation of the District
telephone system was deferred pend
ing further investigation on recon-
mendation OF the executive commit
tee. The establishment of a bathing
beach at the tidal basin was urged in
resolutions indorsing the Norris bill
The association authorized the ap-
pointment OF a standing committee to
cooperate with Miss Frances Farley,
principal OF the Park View School. in
promoting community center activities
Will Entertain Newspapermen.
A communication requesting the as
sociatiOn's Endorsement OF the Juvenile
Protective Association was referred to
the executive committee.
John G. McGrath and +. J. Ward were
appointed a committee to arrange for a
reception in March for the newspaper
men of Washington. Commissioners
Newman and Brownlow. 1t was an
nounced, have been invited to attend as
newspaper men and not as District Off
cials.
A motion to consolidate the offices
OF recording secretary and financial
secretary was laid on the table for
consideration at the next meeting
Alfred Higbee was made business
manager OF the Park View Band.
Want Motor Truck.
The secretary was directed to com
municate with the Commissioners with
a view OF having a motor fire truck
installed in the Park View section.
l.. T. Grayatte and c. w. warbur-
ton were elected to membe rship.
Declaring il to be a patriotic duty,
the association adopted resolutions
protesting the use OF what are termed
scare heads in the news columns Of
the public press