Evening star., 1933-12-09
STREET CAR TRADE
INCREASE IS CITED
Potomac Power Official Says
firm Now 0perati-'
All Conveyance

9. Melvin Sharpe, executive q Mt
to the president OF the Potomac Electric
Power Co.. told the Brightwood Citi-
zena Association at meeting last
night in the Paul Junior High School
that every street car and motor bus OF
terday for the first time in a long
period.
The speaker said this was indicative
Of the popularity of the new pass sys-
tenn and liberal transfer facilities now
offered through the recent merger Of
the two street railway companies.
There are 1856 transfer points through
out the system and the liberal provi-
sions. he said, enable street car riders
to stop Oh at transfer points and re-
sumo trip in the same direction.
It Is the intention of the new COM
pany to make q careful survey of the
system and especially the possibility of
rerouting some Of the cars. all of which
public, he sad.
The association voted to send a letter
CT thanks and appreciation to Prcsi-
dent John H. Hanna of the transit
company for the interest he is display
ing in the public,s welfare since the for
maticn Of the new company.
L'quer Control Up.
The question of liquor control came
In for discussion after presentation of
a resolution by Secretary C. z. Boear-
dus, setting forth various rules and reg
ulat1ons in the handling of liquor. Will
liam Mex Clayton said the only way
for District residents to settle the ques-
ton in proper manner is through a
referendum. He introduced a resolu-
ton which provided that Congress
chould accord The residents of the Dis
trict OF Columbia the opportunity of a
referendum vote before enacting kgis-
lstion in the District of Columbia. as to
whether the city Is to be wet or dry"
The resolution was adopted
The association approved the fc!-
lowing list of improvements to be sent
to Capt. H. c. Whitehurst. director OF
highways. in connection with the civic
works program: Paving of Van Buren
street from Piney Branch road to Blair
road. Sixth street from Tuckerman to
Aspen street. Seventh street from
Tewkesbury place to Whittier street,
Seventh place from Underwood to
Whittier street Eighth street from Van
Buren, street to Piney Branch road,
Sheridan street, Piney Branch road
from Georgia avenue to Rittenhouse
street.
Sidewalks will also be requested on
Van Buren street east of Georgia ave-
nue.. Sixth street from Tewkesbury place
to Van Buren street. Rittenhouse and
Sheridan streets west of Geoi gia ave-
nue. and Underwood street east OF
Georgia avenue.
Appeals for Clothing.
In connection with charges against
Chief Engineer George S. Watson of the
District Fire Department. Police Capt.
Milton d. Smith of the Traffic Bureau
said this was matter which should be
left to the District Commissioners to
decide. After a brief discussion, 1t was
voted to leave the matter open so far as
the association was concerned.
Capt. Joseph d. Morgan of the sixth
police precinct addressed the meeting
ana made an appeal for clothing, food
and fuel to carry on relief work in the
community He requested citizens to
advise the station of their donations
and they would be called for.
G. r. Wilhelm. chairman Of the En-
tertainment Committee, announced that
Capt Hugh P Dram of the District
Engineering Department will be the
guest speaker at the January meeting
and will talk on "Zoning."
Brief remarks were made by Sergt.
w. H. Thomas of the Traffic Bureau,
FIRST vice commander of Washington
Police Post, the American Legion, and
the new vice president of the Police
mems Association. President Charles
w. Ray presided