Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1919-12-05

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and spoke of the great benefits of
the T. P. A. and related his exper-
ience at a national convention in
Texas, illustrating the influence
welded by the 7. p. A. and the
deep concentration of its dele
gates in the momentous questions
that come before them.
Secretary d. j. Heiston, of the
Heiston Mill Construction Co,
electrified his auditors when he
graphically told them why the To-
cal Post had not doubled or trebled
its membership The important
thing was the failure to "adver-
tise." In other words adopt con
spieuous quarters, hang out an
electric sign. letter the windows
and let every member tell every.
body else what good thing it was
for the travelling man and manu-
faeturer TO be a member of the T.
P. A. He called TO mind the inn
proYements in railway service. mile
age. union stations, hotel accomo-
dations, etc. that were the direct
result of insistent effort on the part
of the T. P. A, and during his re-
marks paid a high tribute to the
memory of the late Max Robinson,
founder Of the post in Martinsburg.
There was lot of good, sound ad-
vice in his talk, upon which action
will at once be taken
Mr.. Gray Silver. who was then
called upon, spoke of the good
roads question and how It vitality
affected Berkeley county. How the
people OF this section could secure
good roads leading from Martins
burg to any section of Berkeley
county. in much quicker time by
adopting the government and state
plans. He said federal and state
road experts would be here in the
course OF a few days to confer over
road matters, particularly the $500,
900 bond issue proposed by Com
missioner Hesse, Of the county
court. To this 100000 would be
added an equal amount Of federal
and state aid. making the total
amount of S1.600,000 to be expend
ed on Class A and b roads In the
county.
Assistant Postmaster Harry {.
kitchen replied to a request for in
formation dc to the rural parcel post
service at the disposal of the county
providing government requirements
as to proper roads are acceded to.
Mr.. Kitchen, who had spent one
day this week in Washington, con
sulting with the department over
this matter, had been assured that
If Berkeley county could for instanc
show the stretch of 80 miles Of road
in good condition by Monday the
government mail trucks would be
on the job Tuesday morning. The
department. was most favorably i'm
pressed with the trial trip made
through the section mentioned and
is really anxious to begin the ser
vice. Mr. Kitchen also gave an in
teresting account of the origin and
growth of rural delivery.
In conclusion several Items OF
business We're transacted in open
meeting. The post decided to secure
membership in the Chamber Of
Commerce and selected Mr.. J.
Frank Seibert 10 represent the post
in the organization. The banquet
ters also voted decisiYely in the af-
firmative on the question Of the
city council adopting an ordinance
excluding hog pens and for good
roads in Berkeley county.
the Menu of the Spread
The menu enjoyed during the ev-
ening comprised grape fruit, oyster
patties, roast turkey. French peas,
sueared sweet potatoes. rolls. Del
monico salad. cranberry sauce. oil
ives, gherkins, coffee, ice cream
cake and cigars. The uests were
seated at long table, prettily dec
grated and the dinner was served
by the def waters of this well
known hotel without the slightest
hitch and in approved style.
Officers or Post
Post a is now being guided by
the following officers: President
]. r. Poland, Vice Presidents-D
F. Dennis and w. r. Caskey, Chap
lain-A. NJ. Gluck, Sec.-Treas.-J.
Tabb Janney. The directors are II.
c. Kitchen, Hill s. Cushwa, G. w
Appleby, J. Tabb Janney, r. A.
Clohan, r. A. Bradford The vari-
Gus chairmen OF committees are:
Railroads. J. Heiston. Press
Frank Seibert, Hotel. w. Martin
Sick and Relief-H. c. Kitchen. Leg
islative-H. s. Cushwa. Good Road
and Public Utilities-R. a. Clohan
Employment-Gray Silver, and