Evening star., 1932-02-14

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pm; Defense Post, No. 2357,
203O Rhode Island avenue north
east, 8 pm.
Thursday-Equality e
Reed Post, No. 284, Pythian Tenn
pie, 1912 Ninth street, 8 pm.
Equality-Walter Reed Post met at
Pythian T mple when Comor.
Nathan H. Glueck presided. The cere-
who were obligated at the special
broadcasting event, following the ban.
quet rendered to Commander-in Chief
Darold D. DeCoe at the National Press
Building on Januar! %, was concluded
In the posts assembly hall.
Unanimous adoption was made OF a
resolution commencing Comrades
Charles Borek and G. E. Norman Tor
Camp ct 4s0 Pennsylvania avenue. and
Is now located at 1926 Pennsylvania
avenue. The resolution also commended
Comrade Lieut. Col. u. S. Grant. Sd,
for aiding INDECENT veterans.
A resolution was n n m u S y
adopted protesting the militant opposi-
ton Of the v. F. w. to any program
of legislation reducing the armed forces
Of the United States.
The post accepted the invitation by
the Alexandria, Va, Post for partici-
patton as marching unit IN the
parade Of February % in connection
with the Bicentennial Celebration OF
George Washington's birthday. An
nouncement was made that Comrade
Joseph w. Rixey, a member of the
Hospital Committee, would be absent
from the city for an indefinite time
on official and business matters, and
Comdr. Glueck appointed Com
rade Laurence Dunn to fill the station.
The February 18 meeting at Pythian
Temple will be a revival of an old
fashioned "get-together" assembly, and
the evenings program will feature NOV
ing pictures and vaudeville numbers
Refreshments will be served by the
members Of the Ladies Auxiliary.
At the meeting of Front Line Post in
the hall Of the Junior Order Of Mechan-
les, February 8, it was decided to hold
q smoker in the Coast Artillery Armory
February "a or Is for the purpose Of
augmenting the membership OF the post
This smoker will be given to honor the
past post commanders.
A resolution has been sent to the
chairman of the Subcommittee on Ap-
propriations of the House of Repre-
sentatives opposing the reporting or en-
actment of the Army appropriation bill
with inclusive provisions for abolishing
for one year the National Guard, the
G. M. T. c., the r. o. T. c., the rifle
matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. and the
curtailment of the strength Of the
Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The
following were elected to membership:
John Sagar, Conway w. Larkin, Fran
els e. Smith and Clarence c. Addison.
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bership by Post Comdr. Harry F. Volk-
man: John Sagar. Clarence c. Addison.
]. w. Coates, william A. Griffin and
Conway w. Larkin. Department Comdr
Charles B. Jennings, Department In
spector James F. Bird, Past Department
Conndr George F. Neuner Of National
Capital Post and Quartermaster Frank
r. Heise of Defense Post were guests.
Comrade Joseph B. Gardella reported
the post had sold many more tickets
than any other post Of the District OF
Columbia Department for the Armistice
day jubilee Comrade DR.. A. Victor
Cercell, captain Of the bowling team.
reported that his team was ready to
team in the District Of Columbia De-
partment for match games.
The post accepted the invitation to
have q color guard in the marching line
for the parade In Alexandra, Va. on
washington's birthday, and Comrades
O'Berry, Wilfort, Phillips and Hammerer
have volunteered to carry the colors
and act as guard Of honor.
Comrade J. B. Jennings announced
that the posts rife team, Of which he Is
captain, will practice at the police in
door range on dates to be later an
nounced.
Front Line Ladies' Auxiliary met on
Monday night, with President Mrs. Le-
oneida Volkman officiating. The initia-
ton ceremony was given to Mrs. Stew
art, Mrs. Haddon and Mrs. Mason.
The newly appointed ofacers-Mrs. E.
Boehm and Mrs. Gladys Latham-were
installed by Mrs. Mary B. Guillermain.
Mrs. Carrie Hooley Is planning a party
TO be given February 20.
Advance Post has received its charter
from national headquarters, which bears
the names Of the original 100 charter
signers. A Photographic reproduction
OF the document Is being made. The
post as a unit has subscribed $40 for
life membership in the endowment fund
Of the national v. F. w. home at Eaton
Rapids, Mich, and number Of the
members have declared their intention
Of subscribing as individuals. Comrade
George Cummings is experimenting the
enterprise A unanimous vote was made
to adopt" ward in Walter Reed Hos
pital and, acting on the recommendation
Of Comrade Lloyd Graham, Ward 81
will hereafter be the special care Of Ad-
vance Post The membership, in groups
by roster, will visit the ward patients
at regular stated periods. A bowling
team organization has been launched
The teams are Regulars, Old Guard, Re-
cruits and Volunteers. Comrade Jacobs
is in charge of arrangements.
In the Alexandria, Va, parade on
Washington's birthday, the post will be
officially represented by marching
contingent and the posts colors. Com
rade Alfred M. Lohman was obligated
to membership. Comrade William A.
Burch was. by acclamation, elected
trustee to succeed himself.
The next meeting will be held Feb
zuary 26 at the Metropolitan Hotel.
Federal Ladies' Auxiliary met Febru-
ary 8, at the home of Mrs. Ruth
Nitchka. The president, Mrs. Brode,
on1ciated. Petitions for membership
was received from Mrs. Gahagan, Mrs.
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