Evening star., 1932-04-07
Nation Watching, Bliss Tells
Association of Oldest
Inhabitants.
UNITED DRIVE ASKED
TO SPUR CONFIDENCE
Presentation of Crosby Noyes' Pic
ture Brings Tribute to City
Builder and Successors.

create work and reduce tne NUMBER VI
unemployed should succeed, not only for
| its own sake, according to Col E. G.
Bliss, chairman of the Committee on
Work Creation, but because success in
such an endeavor here would have a
"heartening effect" upon the country.
Expressing this conviction last night
before the Association of Oldest IN
habitants of the District OF Columbia
at the old Union Engine House, Col
Bliss spoke in optimistic VEN, Without
however, making any speclnc preolc-
tions as to the future.
IF we do something here that goes
over in a big way" he said, which
! shows we are able to restore faith in the
| citv restore business stability, we may
have a heartening effect on the whole
| country.
This is a matter" he told the asso-
| ciation, requiring appreciation OF the
problem and collective action to help
solve it."
| Col. Bliss asked for support in the
committee drive to reduce the number
| of about 10000 unemployed here. He
urged every person to assist, either by
! affording employment or by lending
moral support to the drive.
| About 700 Aided so Far.
approximately TOO persons, Col Bliss
said, had been placed by the committee.
AS many as 35 persons had been placed
] in one day recently, he explained, 65
per cent of whom were given permanent
| jobs.
J AT present" said Col Bliss, 1--WE are
confronted with business level at low
( ebb. resulting in this city in nearly
| 20. 600 unemployed, some in actual SUI
fering and want A vicious circle has
| been started-reduced buying, reduced
distribution, reduced production, re-
duced pay rolls-all resulting in still
further reduced buying. And so it goes,
round and round. A link In this
endless chain must be cut.
Col Bliss believed that the "impetu-
Gus downslide' had been checked in
the business depression, and in his
| opinion defiation had pretty well run
! its course VERY little effort might
change the vicious circle into benign
circle" he said, more buying, more
| distribution, more production, more
wages, and again more buying"
! The speaker stressed the benefit of
odd jobs" asking persons to offer what
employment they could through this
medium. The new plan Of block aid
was touched upon by the speaker, with
predictions it would receive more atten-
tion in the future.
Campaign to Be Pressed.
During April, he said, the committee
planned to stress specific ways that the
campaign for more work can be made
effective and tangible, so that help
can be given to the unemployed"
A large photograph Of Crosby S.
Noyes was given to the association by
Miss Mollie E. Davis of 1921 Kalorama
road. whose brother, Harry c. Davis,
formally made the presentation. He
was introduced by Theodore w. Noyes,
president of the association. In letter
from Miss Davis presenting the picture
she explained it had been given to her
by Mr.. and Mrs. Noyes during their
lifetime, and has long been among my
cherished possessions. I gladly entrust
1t to your association, of which Mr..
Noyes was for many years an honored
and distinguished member" she wrote.
Mr. Davis in presenting the picture
said, in part:
Placed here upon the walls of this
building, surrounded by many who were
his friends in the years that are past,
and cherished by US who remain, 1t
will serve as a constant reminder not
only of the loyalty of great and good
. friend but also of the exemplary career
!. Of a distinguished citizen of Washing
ton who labored with splendid success
and unfailing devotion to the upbuild-
ing of worthy Capital of the Nation,
for the safety, comfort and progress of
its citizens, and for the promotion Of a
spirit of national interest in the Ma
, tional Capital among all the people OF
this great country of ours"
Mr.. Davis recalled gatherings in the
"hospitable home" of Mr.. and Mrs.
Noyes at Silver Spring on Fourths of
July. when patriotic impulses we're
strengthened and freshened by the fes-
tlvities OF the day"
Portrait Accepted.
The photograph was accepted on be-
! half Of the association by Fred A.
Emery, vice president, who eulogized
Crosby S. Noyes and described his ca
, reer from a young journalist to editor
. OF The Star. Mr.. Emery related how
Mr.. Noyes had backed Gov. Alexander
r. Shepherd in the struggle for a new
, Washington. He pictured the stand
ards, the ethics and the ideals of re-
sponSible journalism and declared that
they were inherent in Crosby Noyes
and constituted the foundation of The
, Stars record Of constant achievement
in the development of the greater City
:. / Of Washington.
Crosby S. Noyes," Mr.. Emery said
always active in public affairs, was
. foremost in the movement that led to
the assumption by the National Gov
ernment Of one-half of the debt and
, expenses OF the District of Columbia
and the reclamation of the Potomac
Flats. in the establishment Of Rock
Creek Park and in other major projects
notable in the city's history.
, He was a valued member of the
: Oldest Inhabitants and its vice presi-
! dent. and when Allison Nailor was
! elected president of the association
at q meeting held at Mr.. Noyes' Alton
Farm at Sligo. Md. Mr.. Noyes, then
vice president Of the association. was
presented with a gold-headed cane as
an expression of the organization's af-
fectionate esteem. This occasion to-
night Is another expression OF that
affection, veneration and homage which
we pay TO this great Washing tonian
Mr.. Emery also warmly commended
Theodore w. Noyes editor OF The Star
Z and president OF the Oldest Inhabitants
aud Frank ~ NoyeN president Of the
Assorted Press and OF The Evening
: star Newspaper Co, a. sons who
have carried on faithfully and sue
cfssfuily 'hs hiah principles Of sound
Journalism laid down by Their father
A resolution Of appreciation ior ths
photograph waA unanimously adopted
AND wil hf cent ta the donor
Iomsph kssgsf presented 10 the
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