Evening star., 1932-12-16
THEODORE P. N0YES'
|D|ES OF PNEUMONIA
Stars Associate Editor Had
Suffered Extended Illness,
With Other Complications.
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entered the news department as q re-
porter, his duties leading him into many
fields. For time he was member of
this newspapers special force stationed
at the Capitol to cover the activities
Of Congress His deep interest in both
mechanics and in the ever mounting
local traffic problem led him early to
specialize in all news pertaining to the
motor world The continued increase OF
his interest and his expert knowledge
along these lines led in time to his ap-
pointment as automobile editor of The
Star. For number Of years he con-
Quoted the automobile page. during
which time he formed important out
side Affiliations connected with traffic
and other allied problems.
Mr.. Noyes had been an active men,
Der of the American Automobile Asso-
citation since March. 1920; was a men,
ber Of its board OF directors for the
past four years, and was chairman of
the advisory board of the District Of
Columbia Division. He worked ardent
ly on behalf Of the safety-responsibility
bill sponsored by the association, which
was introduced in Congress about four
years ago. He was delegate to a
number OF the associations conventions.
Worked for Traffic Reforms.
In 1920 Mr.. Noyes became member
of the Washington Board of Trade,
and throughout his entire IL years in
the organization he devoted much of
his time to the various problems of the
community. As member OF the Traf-
fic Committee he took a prominent part
n hri bnI io1
flc reforms, and his outstanding work
in this connection was recognized by his
appointment In 1880 as chairman OF
this important committee. He was one
of the leaders in the fight to bring
about the introduction of the Hoover
left-hand turn which. UP until the
past 90 months, was uniform through
out the country with the exception of
the National Capital. He took lead
ing part in the endeavor to bring about
adequate legislation for the contro!
of reckless driving and for the require
ment Of financial responsibility on the
part Of those found guilty of serious
traffic violations
Mr.. Noyes was also a member of the
boards committee on National Repre-
Sentatl0n. OF which his father Theodore
W. Noyes, is chairman An enthusiastic
supporter Of national representation for
the District of Columbia, he was con-
slant in his work to promote this
cause on behalf Of the citizens of
the community. Within the past
year he was the inStigator of the
conference which brought together
the District Commissioners and traffic
officials in an effort to bring about reci-
procity between the District and the
OF IF ri i,1ia IN, I,a
license and taxation laws concerning
foundation for mutually beneficial reg
ulatlons between the three governments
Promoted to Associate Editor
In the early part OF 1927 Mr.. Noyes
was promoted to the position of asso-
ciete editor of The Star In this ca
pacity he continued and expanded his
work on behalf of both national repre-
sentation for the District and of the
Improvement OF Its traffic conditions
He became an active and enthusiastic
member of the American Society OF
Newspaper Editors. and in 1929 was
designated by the president thereof to
serve on the jury which annually ad-
ministers the Chester D. Pugsley Jour-
nalistic Award for the most meritorious
work by a Washington newspaper cor
respondent.
Mr. Moves married Miss Adelaide
Pearce of this city in June. 1921
Three children were born to this
union. two CT whom survive him. Mira
and Theodore Prentice. jr. For a
number Of years past their residence
has been at 1921 Twenty-fourth street
He IS survived by his wife and children.
by his father. and by two sisters, Mrs
Ralph Walker Mcdowell, wife of Capt.
Mcdowell. U. S. n, and Mrs. Smith
Hempstone wife of Comdr Hempstone,
U. S. N. Mr. Noycs' mother died about
four years ago.
Mr. Moves was a member Of the Chevy
Chase Club and OF the Gibson Island
Club. He was also member CT the
kalorama Citizens Association. and for
several years past had been director Of
the Travellers Aid Society. He served
as chairman of the COMMITTEES on Press
Relations and Communications at the
inaugural of President Hoover in 1929.
His special outside interests included in
addition to motoring, golf, tennis and
yachting.
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