Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-07-18
LYON PARK.

LYON PARK. Va. July II Especially.
Although the discussion ct the meet
Ing of the Lyon Park Civic Associa-
ton Tuesday night Of the merits Of
the southern route chosen for the
new Lee boulevard and the straight
to-the- bridge" road was heated at
times and the association was split
into several factions, Il was unani-i
mously voted to take no action at
this time toward indorsing either
route. r.. II. EachO offered q reso-
luton indorsing the selection Of the
Lee Boulevard Association OF the
southern route, which runs along the
eastern and southern boundaries Of
Lyon Park for approximately a.
mile. Lawrence Michael, secretary
Of the Straight Bridge Assoc
citation, moved that the resolution be
tabled. A tie vote was broken by the
negative ballot Of p. j. Merrick,
president Of the association, who was
presiding.
1t was then proposed to amend the
resolution to include an Endorsement
OF the straight to-the-bridge route
also. During the discussion II de-
yeloped that there was a considerable
sentiment, led by Wilson Tolford,
opposed to Endorsement OF either
route, and the resolution and amend-
ments were withdrawn.
The movement to establish a voting
precinct to include Lyon Park and
Ashton Heights. sponsored by the
civic associations OF these two COM
munities and the Lyon Park Wom-
ans Club, received a decided impetus
last week. according to the report or
Chairman Moore. The joint commit
tee of members from these associa-
tons organized for work and iaid
out tentative lines, showing the bOun-
daries Of the proposed precinct. The
movement also was Endorsed at the
meeting Of the Clarendon Citizens As
,sociation and a committee was APP
pointed by that body to cooperate
with the other organizations inter-
ested. The next meeting of the joint
committee has been called for Friday
night. The personnel of the commit
tee includes Messrs. Moore, chairman;
Merrick and Lewis. representing
Lyon Park; Messrs. Magrath, secre-
tary; Eacho, Ryland and Zimmerman,
representing Ashton Heights; Mrs.
Joseph Haley. Mrs. Louis Carl and
Mrs. Wilson Tolford, representing the
Lyon Park Woman's Club, and Messrs.
Bragg and Eaton, representing the
Clarendon Association.
Approve Civic Council.
Approval Of the recommendation
OF the executive committee on the
proposal to form council Of repre-
sentatives of the several civic asso-
Citations in the immediate vicinity was
voted. The plan provides for coun-
ell composed of two delegates to be
chosen from among the officers and
executive committee of the Ballstop,
Clarendon. Ashton Heights. Lyon Vii.
lage, Aurora Heights and Lyon Park
Associations. Matters of mutual In
terest pertaining to schools, public
utilities, transportation, water install.
lation, ETC., would be referred to the
council for recommendation and ac-
ton. 1t was the opinion that a
proposal backed by the combined asso-
Citations through the council would
present an almost irresistible appeal
to the Board of Supervisors or the
legislative bodies OF the State.
In an effort to break the deadlock
existing in the matter Of selecting a
suitable historical name for the new
Lyon Park School, President Merrick
offered a resolution, which was unani-
nously adopted, calling for appoint
nent of committee of three mem
bers of the association to meet with
q similar committee from the
Woman's Club and the Parent-TeAch-
ers Association. The several names
which have been suggested by these
organizations would be considered by
the joint committee and balloted upon
until one Of them receives q majority.
This name would then receive the
unanimous Endorsement Of the three
associations involved.
e. v. Colberg reported that the
firm of Lyon & Fitch had practically
completed the work of piping the open
sewer drain from Pershing drive
through Recreation Park. The con-
nection of the septic tanks at the
extreme southerly end Of the park to
the new pipe line is all that remains
to complete the work, Mr.. Colberg
stated.
Through az resolution. the associa,
ton calls the attention Of the School
Board and the county health officer
to the ditch on Fort avenue, from
Clarendon avenue through Virginia
avenue along the edge of the school
grounds. It is pointed out that the
insanitary condition seriously en-
dangers the health OF the school chill
dren, and a closed drain to connect
with the trunk sewer at or near Per-
shing drive is suggested.
Tuesday evening the Community
Center will give a benefit theater
party at Keith's, and a large number
Of the residents Of Lyon Park and
their frinds will attend Joseph
Haley is in charge of the ticket dis.
tribution.t
The regular business meeting of
the Woman's Club will be held in
the Community House Wednesday at
s pm.
Formation of an organization to
assist in putting over the southern
route selected by Lee Boulevard As
ISOLATION was initiated by a group Of
citizens after the meeting Of the Civic
Messrs. Eacho and Collier were ac-
tive in the new organization, and
plans were discussed for a large pub
lie demonstration at an early date
to indorse the proposal. Prominent
speakers will be invited to address the
meeting.
Mrs. N. M. Fisher entertained a
small select company at bridge Tues
day afternoon in honor of Mrs. Ebert
Wood of Knoxville. Tenn. The guests
included Mrs. Walter ,Warfield OF
Alexandria, Va; Mrs. Bascem Har-
rell of Weldon, N. c.; Mrs. 2. Berrett
Prettynan of Chevy Chase. Mrs. N.
e. Sims, Mrs. r. T. Stone. Mrs. p s.
Crewe and Mrs. A. "A. Moore.
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