Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-17

and streWn On the waters OF the seven
seas as Americas annual tribute to the
memory of its war dead on Memorial
day In connection with these annual
ceremonies during the week of Memo
rial day. the unit posts of the District
of Columbia Department will have its
annual sale of buddy peoples to raise
relief funds. The Veterans of Foreign
Wars is not under the organized Com
munity Chest fund, as are the other
veteran organizations, and its sole
source of revenue for conducting its
great relief work throughout this COM
munity is derived from the annual sale
of the buddy peoples and from its an
nual Armistice ball event The sale is
annually Endorsed by the President of
the United States, as we'll as by the
General Federation of Women's Clubs,
by State declarations, the American
Federation of Labor, fraternal orgari-
cations, religious leaders and business
and professional associations including
the Merchants and Manufacturers As
ISOLATION of Washington, D. c.
President Hoover this year has sub
scribed his Endorsement in the following
words: II warmly commend the annual
buddy Poppy campaign, which is con-
Quoted under the auspices of the Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars, as a means of
general civilian contribution in the re-
Lief work for disabled and needy vet
Grams and their dependents. 1t not only
gives employment to disabled veterans,
but also aids in the maintenance of a
national home for widows and orphans
Of deceased veterans in Eaton Rapids,
Mich"
The departments annual encamp
fnent will be held June 10, 10 and 20
and definite announcement will be made
at an early date as to the place Of the
convention. All post resolutions must
be received by the department ad1u-
tant before June / in order to insure
their consideration by the encampment.
At the last department council meet
ing a charter was recommended OF
issuance by the national organization,
to be known as the Maj. Gen. Clarence
r. Edwards Post, in memory of that
iuustrious Army officer of the 26th Di-
visions. There is at present in the Dis
trict Of Columbia a Yankee Division
Society, and 1t Is expected that most
Of the members of such body, as well
Is many ex-Yankee Division veterans, |
will constitute the membership Of the |
new post.
A national citation. frst-class, was |
voted to Comrade Walter P. Boehm for |
his work and achievements as manager
of the unemployment soup kitchen, |
which during the Winter months served |
the hungry men Of this city. The reso-
luton for this citation now goes to the
national headquarters for action by the
National Council of Administration |
which meets early in September.
The District of Columbia Department |
and its constituent posts have accepted |
the invitation extended by Washington |
Lodge, No. Is, B. p. o. Elks. to partici- |
pate in the Flag day services at the |
Sylvan Theater, Monument Grounds, !
at pm. June IA. Department Comdr. |
Thomas, accompanied by his ofhcial
staff, has signifled his purpose of at |
tending and has urged the membership |
at large to turn cut In force.
An acceptance has also been made
by the department to attend the Con-
federate Veterans Memorial day exer-
cises in the Confederate section Of Ar
lington National Cemetery June at
2:30 pm.
At the Massing of the Colors service, |
to be held under the auspices of the
District of Columbia Chapter, Military
Order Of the World War, at Washington !
Cathedral May "a at pm, members
of the v. F. w. will assemble. with their |
post colors, to join in the patriotic |
service.
National Capital Post No. 127, met at |
Pythian Temple last Tuesday night |
when Comdr. Thomas Cavanaugh APP
pointed Comrade David F. Brakeman |
as color sergeant, to fill the station va
Gated through the resignation Of Com
rade Eli Ldstone because of Ill health
Comrade Brakeman was also appointed |
a member of the Entertainment Com |
mittee to replace late Comrade Francis |
c. HUM.
Report was made that Comrade VIII |
lard Major. post sergeant major, Is now
visiting v. F. w. posts in Spain, France
and Italy during his foreign sojourn,
and at the May 26 meeting 1t is eX- I
pected he will tell of his travel expert !
ences.
Favorable vote was given to appro- !
priating 10 per cent Of a special 5000
fund 10 make possible the attendance |
of the Overseas Drum and Bugle Corps |
at the National Encampment The fol- |
lowing were obligated to membership: /
Royal L. Kotn, 23d United States In
fantry; Walter B. Soloman, l16ta Sig
nal Corps; Peter j. Dabone, tn Field |
Artillery; Jesse NJ Hart, 105th AM /
rnunition Train. At the April II
meeting these comrades we're obligated: /
Joseph Faucher, 7th Field Artillery Thy |
Brick, 14th United States Infantry; |
Matthew G. Ice, 58th United States |
infantry; George L. Meininger U. S. |
N, and Ralph NJ. Horne, 18th Trans .
portation Corps.
At Enuality-Walter Reed Post. No. !
2S4 meeting Hardie Meakin, manager
of R-K.O Keith Theater was elected |
an honorary member, out Ct regard /
fer his many valued services in be- /.
half of veterans. The post Endorsed /
Daniel E Campbell for department |
commander. The election win be held !
In June Comrades Starrett, Queenin |
and Gray were obligated TO member |
chip and Comrade Queenin is now serv- !
ing as president Of the Yankee Division |
Club of Washington. Through Mr.. Liv- |
ingston the post has secured the use
Of premises 722 Thirteenth street, as /
it, headquarters for the poppy drive. /
The Ladies Auxiliary will assist in dis
posing of the peoples.
At the meeting next Thursday Will /!
liam Tyler Page, clerk Of the House |
of Representatives and author Of the
Americas Greed, will give talk.
The monthly meeting Of the Ladies
Auxiliary OF Equality Walter Feed Post
was held at the apartment Of Miss
Clara B. Mccain. A party was given
the kpatients in the blind, amoutation
and heart-ailment wards. Cakes and
cigarettes were distributed. Mrs. Camp
belly Mrs Boyer Mother" 3teed, Mrs.
Iawton and Mrs Shaw were hostesses.
A surprise party was given at the apart
ment of Mrs. Rec Golden, president
OF the Auxiliary. May 9, who is leaving
shortly for the West Coast on rest
and health trips
Front Line Post. No 14o1, met at Lo-
gan Hall last Monday evening. Comrade
Paul O. Chandler was elected a trustee,
to serve until June 80, 1882, filling the