Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1925-06-03

Continued from First Page)
the offices at the southeast corner of
the fifth floor of the District building
Col. Fenning said that for the time be-
ing he plans to retain as secretary
Ralph Norton, who was secretary to
Commissioner oyster, and before that
to Commissioners Boardman and
Brownlow.
Congratulations and pledges of sup
port for the new Commissioner were
voiced today by the leaders of the
various trade orga mutations in the
District.
Lloyd Pledges Aid.
From James T. Lloyd, as president
of the Chamber of Commerce, came
the following statement:
LAS president of the Chamber of
Commerce / wish to thank the Presi-
dent of the United States for the
selection of a genuine Washingtonian
as Commissioner.
Il congratulate Mr.. Fenning most
heartily in his appointment and as
sure him that the Chamber of Com
merce will cooperate in every way TO
make successful his difficult task.
He will have its active support in
anything helpful to the city, whose
interest l know Mr.. Fenning has at
heart"
', From Ross P. Andrews. president
of the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association:
II am sure the selection of Col.
Frederick A. Fenning as Commits
sioner of the District of Columbia will
come as welcome news to the business
interests of Washington represented
in the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association.
Record Is Praised.
I'VE are pleased, first of all, be-
cause in this appointment President
Coolidge recognizes the principle that
Washingtonian shall be named as
District Commissioner. The ONCE is
one of great honor and responsibility
and the appointment is further
gratifying in that the President has
selected gentleman whose record in
his profession has been one that of
itself gives promise of substantial per-
Torrance in public office.
I'VE have had occasion of making
contact with Col. Fenning in many
public movements and through it all
he has demonstrated a safe and sane
policy.
Certainly Col. Fenning knows
Washington, it's needs and it's respon-
sibilities. He will indulge in no pyro-
technics, but will keep his feet on
| the ground. AS a lawyer he has had
business experience of a wide nature
and from every standpoint / believe
he is one well quaIified to take his
place on the Board of District Com
missioners. From what we have seen
and know of Col. Fenning he is a
! man of exceptional executive ability
Cunningham Gratifled.
From j. Harry Cunningham, acting
president of the Board of Trade in
| the absence of Samuel ]. Prescott,
/ the following congratulations came
THE Washington Board of Trade
congratulates Col. Frederick A. Fen.
ming on his appointment as Commits.
sioner of the District of Columbia
Our orga nization is exceptionally
| pleased with the appointment because
of the fact that Col. Fenning is a
| native Washingtcnian. He knows the
needs Of the Nations Capital and is
| well fitted for the position to which
he has been appointed. We also con
graduate the District Of Columbia on
securing a map of the type and ability
| of Col. Fenning.
Col. Fenning has been a member
of our organization for a number OF
years, served as director of our or
ganization and was chairman of the
| various committees. The Board OF
Trade pledges its sincere support and
| cooperation to Col. Fenning in his
| efforts to work for the betterment and
upbuilding of the Nations Capital"
Suter Praises Fenning.
| Jesse c. Suter. president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations
| and chairman ex-officio of the Citi
/ zens' Advisory Council. today ex
pressed approval of the appointment
of Col. Fenning.
/ 81 am very glad to see purely
District man appointed" said MFR
| Suter. Having been one of the
| organizers of the Society of Natives
| of the District of Columbus. 7 am e.