Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-02-07
mander Of this famous unit before he
was elevated to the high regimental

was elevated to the high regimental
post.
A war problem with Gettysburg, Pa,
as a center was theoretically. fought
in the Fifth Regiment Armory in Balti-
more yesterday by the 29th National
Guard Division staff. It was one of
the periodical conferences Of the stan
to discuss livision problems and work
out a staff war game. The stan is
composed Of National Guard officers
from Maryland, Virginia and the Dis.
trict Of Columbia, the militia troops OF
which comprise the 29th National
Guard Division.
For the purposes of the war game
the STAFF was divided into two oppos-
ing armies, headed on one side by Col.
r. Bidgood Of Virginia and on the
other by Lieut.. Col. L. G. Br1nton, Jr.,
| division instructor.
In the Reginental Bowling League
Company y, commanded by Capt
Ralph S. Childs. has taken 10 games
out Of II, and also has all the high
honors i'm game score and individual
score. Company e, commanded by
Capt. Clarence s. Shields. has the
same percentage OF games won to its
credit, but has only rolled total OF
six contests, winning five.
Company E is leading tho regiment
with the highest percentage Of men
qualified in rife shooting for the past
year. FIfty-one men fired the practice
course. Forty-one fired the qualif1ca-
ton course and 80 qualified, a percent
age Of over 90.
In the indoor rifle matches Of the
National Rifle Association Company
Gol- ;-l1
although tho Anal results will not be
available until the returns from the
Western States are all In. Company
c at present Is second highest in the
regiment, with score Of 1888 points
out OF d possible $500. The men on
the latter team, under Team Captain
John A. Schricker, stan sergeant. are:
Sergt. Dunn, Sergt. Burg, Pvts. Stein
metz. Howard, Hughes, Rettstatt, Bur
ley and Sergt. Rhea.
Company Cs basket ball team,
coached by Lieut.. Hardin, trimmed the
strong Roamer Ave last week, and is
celebrating we'll earned victory.
The non-commissioned omcers of
Company B were entertained at the
home, Of Capt. Ralph S. Childs, l2l
Twelfth street southeast, Friday night.
C. ]. Tierney. residing at the Central
Y. M. c. A.. 1895 G street northwest,
enlisted In Company B last Tuesday.
Company B reports an excellent tar.
get year on the range at Camp Simms.
Forty-two men out Of the company
fired the course and % qualified as
marksmen, sharpshooters and expert
riflemen. There are 63 men In the or.
ganiZation.
Headquarters and Service Company
is in the field with a brand.new social
organization formed at tho smoker at
the armory Friday evening. Corp.
John +. Rocket was elected president.
Corp. Joseph Dodge vice president,
Lieut.. William I. Mushake treas.
urer. and Lieut.. n. J. MacCartee sec.
rotary. Forty-three members of the
company were present and enjoyed q
program Of speeches and music Re
freshments were furnished by Sergt
Thomas J. Dowson and Pvt. Crispolo
Donate. The next meeting OF the club
will be held at the armory on March
s to perfect organization.
Promotions from the grade Of pri.
vate to private first class are also an
nounced for the following men for
faithful attendance to duty and dis.
play Of special ability: Patrick Brad
ley. automobile driver: John B. Con-
man. jr.. supply clerk; Percy Cumber-
land. plumber; Ralph BARLEY, master
electricians helper; Walter Franks,
electricians helper.
Naval Reserve.
Lieut.. Comdr. John Balch Blood
plans to leave Washington in about a
month, It was learned at the naval