Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
WIDENING
PROJECT OPPOSED
Columbia Heights AssoCia-
ton Want Lower 18th Street
Improved First.

Following lengthy discussion last
night the Columbia Heights Citizens
Association passed q resolution oppos-
| ing the widening of Thirteenth street
north of Monroe street to Spring ROAD
until such action was taken as would
complete the widening of Thirteenth
street south of Florida avenue.
Charles T. Clayton, chairman OF the
Law Committee, who introduced the
resolution, pointed out that the pro-
posed widening would be of no advan-
tage to motorists without the widening
below this point.
Also he pointed out that If there is an
intended condemnation and the jury
should assess Dement'S less than the
amount Of damages, the Commissioners
have the power to dismiss the entire
proceedings. In that event the persons
whose property is proposed to be con.
demned must lose all the costs OF their
defense without reimbursement, which
would amount to considerable cost, he
said.
Petition Drawn Up.
As a representative of the people
whose property would be confScated
under the proposed widening, w. l..
Redrow told the association that petit
ton against this widening had been
drawn up and so far no residents of
that district were in favor of the action.
If this street is widened," he said,
sit will be necessary that 10 feet he
taken from the property of I'VE apart
ment houses and three private resi-
denceS. In addition to the destruction
of the trees and lawns, it will cost resi-
dents about $4,000 for repaving Of side
walks, the street and new Sewering and
water piping"
DR.. Frank W. Ballou, superintendent
Of schools, addressed the meeting In
which he congratulated the association
on its splendid work and improve
mentS In its district.
Urge BOrIand Repeal.
He explained the development Of the
| Wilson Normal School, stating that it
was an institution for young man and
young woman graduates of high school
who desired to become teachers. Schools
can never be better than the teachers
and officials who run them, he said.
The association also adopted a reSo-
luton introduced by Harley Speelnan
recommending the repeal Of the Bor-
land amendment and stating disap-
| proval of the Senate bill which Is now
being substituted in its place.
A resolution requesting that the
| Public Utilities Commission issue an
| OTQCI DIOHlOILlIlR CATS anu SJIEcO
cars using the amber light on trafnc
signals as a starting light instead Of
| waiting for the red light was raised.
! j. Clinton Hiatt, chairman Of the Public
Safety Committee, introduced the reso-
| luton.
Signboards Are Opposed.
A. j. Driscoll, president of the Mid
| City Citizens Association, spoke before
| the association on traffic regulations
and voiced the opinion Of the Midi City
Citizens Association by. stating that the
director Of tra1icis ONCE should be re-
| tanned.
The action Of the American Civic
Association in its campaign for beauti-
fication Of highways by adjustment Of
highway sign advertising was unani-
lnously Endorsed by the association.
Under the supervision Of Mrs. Lillian
Chenoweth the following entertainment
was given: Banjo solo, by william
| Lowd; q reading, by Irving Bucklin; a
soprano solo, by Mrs. Virginia Cooper;
4 a bass solo. by q, w. Alderman, Jr.,
! and ventriloquist act by Henry Green.
| Mrs: Lowe, accompanied by Mrs. Alder
man, sang a soprano solo and Miss
4 Mary Wager gave reading.
New members accepted at the meet
ing were John 8. Kistler, Charles A.
Neff, Mrs. w. B. Wender, Arthur Cow
sill, T. z. Sofa and Earl II. Brown.
Mr.. Albert z. Westrater, president pre-
sided.