Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-07-15

erection Of poles and wires in the
town.
Grading work on the section Of
pike east of Fairfax, is progressing
at a rapid rate, and will soon be IN
readiness for concrete. Mixers for
concrete are being laid by Contrac-
tor Lane and it is expected before
winter the road will be completed.
Bids will be asked for in a very
short time, on the brick of the Lit
tie River Pike to connect the COM
pleted portion of roads in Fairfax
and Loudoun. The specifications are
all completed, and when bids are re-
ceived and contract awarded, work
will be started at once, and when
this road is completed, there will be
a continuous macadam road from
Alexandria to Warenton, as the
turnpike will nave been finished by
then it is thought.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Milan. of
Washington, have returned from a
visit to Mr. Mack Wiley.
Misses Esther and Coda Kinchloe
have returned from a visit to Miss
Gene Kinchloe, in Washington. An
ice cream social wS held in Pender
Grove, July Sth for the benefit OF
Fender S. S.
A dance was given in town hall
at Fairfax, by Miss Hannah Keith.
A car from Washington oyertuIn-
ed on the road between Tyson's and
. Vienna, but fortunately no one was
hurt.
Col. and, Mrs. ]. 3. Fay. Of Dunn
5Loring. are visiting their son, Mr.. j.
sB. Fay, at Portsmouth. They at
tended the Confederate Reunion. at
Richmond. r.' 20 - Il
Mr.. R. Walton Moore spoke at
the Kenmore" preservation meet
ing last Wednesday.
Col Robert E. lee is reported 10
be so much improved since charge
for the better took place. that great
hopes are entertained for his COM
.plete recovery in time. He has been
4remoyed to lexington l..l
Mrs. Arthur Schuerman has re-
turned from ten days visit in the
home of DR.. Z. K. Merry, whose
family are summering at Pney
Point, Md.
Mrs. Esther Peabody returned
last week from a visit to her daugh-
ter, Mrs. James r. Long.
The Sarah Herbert Guild met at
Parish Hill, Tuesday night. 1t was
voted to subscribe S25 cut of the
Treasury to pay down on roofing
for the church and 50 month I'M
til paid by other means and by do
nations. A report Of the treasurer
showed a balance Of SIT or hand
Lemonade and cake were served.
Next meeting to be held at the home
Of Mrs Guy Pettitt, near Fairfax
Mrs j. Marshall Fitzhugh, was a
Washington visitor this week.
There was a meeting at Mclean
last week of the stockholders of the
Northern Virginia TransnortatloH.
Company to ascertain what steps to
take to prevent a complete loss f
stock that remained belonging to
the company. A committee was APP
pointed consisting of j. p. Ailburn,
of Vienna, Mr.. Tyler. Of Middle
burg, and Mr.. Clifton Laughing Nc
Lean to report as soon as
possible the condition Of the com
pany and the best thing to dc. l.
was stated the company was insol-
vent and the bus put in Fairfax
garage for debt. This week it was
released when the debt was paid,
Mr.. Kcrlsgord has made arrange
ments for putting in bus line and
will start in about 10 days, just as
soon as the busses are completed.
The line has ceased operations for
the next 10 days.
The County Clerk and Justices Of
the Peace have made reports Of all
fines received in the last six months