Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-03
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Mrs. E. NJ. Gustafson Tuesday, March
S, at 2 pm, in her home. 4304 Eight
zenith street
The speaker will be H. S. Warner
educational secretary of the Intercol-
legiate Prohibition Association. His
topic will be, The Meaning of Ameri-
can Prohibition to Europe and Other
Countries"
Mrs. L. H. Holden will give readings
and Miss Marion Mccoy will have
charge of music. Mrs. E. E. Norwood
will preside and Mrs Eugene Thomp-
son will introduce the speaker. Those
assisting the hostess will be Mrs. Sisson.
Mrs. Hillman, Mrs. Norwood and Mrs.
Bunnelle.
Cleveland Park Union met Monday
at the home of Mrs. McGarry and
Efrs. Taft. Mrs. Peters, the president,
presided
Mrs. Schmidt conducted devotions.
reading a part of the fourth chapter
OF John and speaking of how often a
very small service may have far-reach-
ing influence, giving as an example the
great work Of Lady Aston, whose first
impulse for such service was received
from an obscure little person whom
no one knows.
Announcement was made of meet
ing at Simpson Memorial Chapel for
The discussion Of the cigarette habit.
Mrs. Green reported that the ad-
oress. the music and the recitation
given at the Francis Willard Memorial
service were all appropriate and that
the whole service was beautiful
The captains of membership COM
mitteeS announced their committee
members and spoke of their willingness
TO cooperate in the campaign Mrs.
Schmidt announced that several new
members had already been reported
and those present were fittingly well
coined. The following guests were also
welcomed: Miss Raymond Mrs. Hadlev.
Mrs. Matthews, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs.
Hanson and Mrs. A. E. Hanson
Mrs. Quinn reported that cards had
been sent to the sick and Mrs. Finney
reported two new White Ribbon re-
crlllts: One, Edward Fox. ir., is the
FIRST baby born to a member of this
union
Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Nickles gave
report Of their visits to Police Court
and Mrs. Green and Mrs. Peters spoke
OF tEcr great intarast in the debate in
the Senate by Senators Reed nd
Borah.
Thomas Jarvis. executive secretary
OF the Citizens Service Association. de-
Ivered an informative address on the
law enforcement problems of Wash
lngton. There are only 38 police COM
missioned by DR.. J. M. Doran to make
arrests for bootlegging. The Citizens
service Association has asked Congress
for bill which will give:
/. All police full authority to arrest
bootleggers
2. The right of search without Gale
but with search warrant. when the
oftlcer has good cause to believe liquor
is illegally possessed
s. A search warrant in gambling
houses and such resorts where doors
are barred. such conditions being prima
facie evidence.
4. The chief of police $4,000 a ear
Tor "undercover men,"
Mr.. jarvis described the process of
obtaining the juries in the District of
Columbia, and pointed out the diff
Guilty IN getting convictions because of
the type of juries selected.
After a few minutes of questions and
answers, Mr.. Jarvis closed with talk
on his experience and work and the
difficult problems which confront the
prohibition workers. He says that the
Police Court is functioning 100 per cent
better than a year ago.
Refreshments were served and a social
hour enjoyed.
Southeast Union met February 10 at
district headquarters, 522 Sixth street.
Inc oevotlonal service was conducted
oy Mrs. Bradburn and Mrs. Knaub.
Wnen business was finished, the meet
ing was given over to district officers.
N
interesting talk of the work in general
with brief references to happenings Of
the national convention held in Boston
Mrs. George Ross, treasurer. an
nounced details relative to the contest
being conducted for holding fast" the
old members and the gaining of new
ones.
West End Union met at the home Of
Mrs. Buxton and Mrs. Lyons February
Is. The attendance was large and the
meeting interesting. Mrs. O'Hara con-
Quoted the devotional exercises. Eight
new members were enrolled. A paper
was read by Mrs. Lyons. also a letter
from Mrs. Merrill, a member who now
Is living in West Virginia. Interesting
talks were given by Miss Wanstall, Mrs.
Fernandes, Miss Caldwell and Mrs.
Clark. Mrs. Ross, the district treas
urer. and Miss Hoage, guest speakers.
were received en-, Enthusiastically and lis
tened to with pleasure. A social hour
followed. The next meeting will be held
at the home of the president, Mrs,
Beckett, assisted by Mrs. Clark.
Stella Clayton Union met Wednesday
et the home of Mrs. SINNERS, 1903 F
street northeast, to celebrate its first
anniversary. Mrs. Edison Rogers gave
a talk on How We Have Grown" A
year ago she presented % members with
white ribbons. Today there are so