Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-01
District National Guard

some relief in the matter Of an ar
mory. However, he indicated that the
plans were not yet in such shape as
to enable him to make an announce
ment. It is known, however, that the
united support of Guard organizations
throughout the country is being
sought. AS q matter of fact, the Ma
ttonal Guard Association of the United
States has taken q very positive stand
on the question, and has instructed its
legislative committee to take active
steps to assist the local officials in OBJ
tanning the necessary legislation which
will result in the provision of suita-
bic structure here.
The Guard officials for some time
have had their eyes on the Pension
ONCE Building in Judiciary Square,
which, it was said, Is ideally suited for
an armory. It is expected that efforts
will be renewed at the coming session
OF Congress to have legislation intro
this structure to the local troops. How
ever, it is probable also that the Guard
officials will seek legislation providing
for the erection of building especially
for the use of the District Guard in
its training activities.
The matter is to be strongly pressed
because Of the fact that, it is believed
that the building they now are oc-
cupying will be RACED In the near fu-
ture, which will necessitate finding
some other place. A building for such
purposes is hard to find in the District
Of Columbia at this time. The Guard
officers found this out while lookin"
for a structure just before the ODD
hotel building was allotted to them by
the Public Buildings Commission. Two
important drawbacks stand in the way
Of obtaining privately-owned struc-
ture for the GuardSmen. One Is the
fact that the rental allowance is too
small, and the other Is that building
owners hesitate about renting to the
local troops because Of the fact that
the oficials are limited to lease from
Year to year. It Is believed by some
that building might be procured II
the officers were permitted to make
q long-term lease of five years or more.
Several local civic organizations
have taken positive action in favor
Of the provision Of an armory for the
local troops. Gen. Stephan has writ
ten identic letters to four Of them, ex-
were sent to Thomas e. Lodge, presi-
dent of the Michigan Park Citizens
Association; William Z. Rabenhorst,
president of the Burroughs Citizens
Association; Charles L. Norris, presi-
dent of the West Emo Citizens AsSo-
citation, and W. G. Hooker, president
Of the Takoma Park Citizens Associa-
ton.
"I noted with much interest" says
the letter, "the articles recently ap-
pearing in the press regarding the ac-
ton Of your association in urging the
Commissioners to take definite action
regarding the furnishing Of armory IA
ctlitieS for the National Guard of the
District of Columbia.
THE interest Of yourself and the
other members of your association is
deeply appreciated and am confident
will be most helpful In securing def
mite action for permanent housing for
the local National Guard.
II will appreciate 1t II you will have
forwarded to me copy of the resolu-
ton which your association adopted
regarding the matter"
The following enlisted men of the
26oth Coast Artillery, who have applied
for examinations to be placed on the
eligible list for promotion by commits
sion, have been directed to report at
pm, December 5, to Maj. Frank c. SEQ
field, president of the officers examin-
ing board, at the Coast Artillery
Armory, for examination: Sergt. Will
liam B. Harmon, Battery B; Sergt.
John E. Tegeler, Battery c; Corp. Carl
Santilli, Battery A, and Pvt. James F.
Angler, Battery G.
The Winter schedule for the 26Oth
Coast Artillery is now in effect, accord
ing to an announcement of First Lieut..
Morris A. Miller, plans and training Of
f1cer of the battalion, and classes of
instruction have been formed and are