Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-26
ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 20 (Spe-
ciaD Taking civic pride as his topic
and using as an example the rapid
growth OF Flint and Pontiac, Mich,
Representative Daniel A. Reed of Dun
kirk, N. Y, known as Americas fore
most civic speaker" last night brought
a ringing message to 400 business men
gathered in Elks Hall for a smoker
held under the auspices Of the local
chamber of commerce The affair was
part of the Alexandria forward
movement, which the chamber now has
under way and which will eliminate
in a two-day drive for new members.
Other speakers included John Barton
Phillips. president of the chamber of
commerce, who spoke of the forward
movement, and Robert S. Barrett, gen.
eral chairman of the movement, who
told OF the real estate developments
now going on with headquarters in
Washington. A varied program OF en-
tertainment was given and refreshments
In the form of sandwiches and coffee
along with abundant smokes" were
served.
Crowds thronged the new building OF
the Virginia Public Service Co. ut
washington and Prince streets all day
Yesterday in celebration of the formal
been occupied there by the company for
the past few weeks. A regular luncheon
was served all guests at the opening
yesterday. Among the celebrities OF the
public utilities world present were Mar
tin j. insult, president Of the Middle
West Utilities Co., and Harry Reed.
president of the National Electric Power
Co. of New York.
Placards are up around the city an
nouncing fourth meeting OF the COM
muters' committee to be held at Maury
School Monday evening beginning at
o'clock. The meeting is for the pur-
pose Of effecting a permanent organiza-
ton, which work was started at the
last meeting. The public is invited to
attend by the placards.
A. L. Lloyd, AZ, of 321 North Royal
street, is at the Alexandria Hospital
suffering from severe chest injuries
sustained when he was crushed between
q truck driven by j. H. Melton of Hay
market, Va, and the wall of the George
H. Robinson Sand g. Gravel Co. here.
Lloyd was aiding in the loading Of
Melton's truck, according to the report
made, to police, and was caught when
the truck moved. Melton was not held
by police.
The Alexandra, Light Infantry, known
officially as Company /. LIST Infantry,
Virginia National Guard, successfully
passed the ! Federal. inspection held
Thursday night in the armory. The in
SpectiOn, which was. said to be- the most
complete and detailed the local company
has ever undergone was conducted by
Capt Eugene 4. Morrow.
Col. J. Fulmer Bright, commanding
officer Of the list Regiment, was present
at the inspection. and after it was COM
pleted addressed the men on the history
of the regiment A new attendance
mark was set by the company with So Of
the 60 men present.
A review for their mothers and fathers
will be given by the Alexandria High
School unit Of the local cadet corps at
noon next Wednesday, weather permit
ting. The review will be In honor of the
patriotic support rendered by these par
ents.. Medals given by the 3rd Corps
Area, U. S. A.. and by Col. Deems and
Mr.. Moncure, the principal, will be pre-
sented to the high-ranking cadets in the
various fields of the contest on The range
during the current year.