Evening star., 1933-01-01

Cooperating with the auxiliary unit
Past Vice Comdr william p. Ker-
schner of Sergt. Jasper Post, No. 13
participated in costume in the role OF
Santa Claus and distributed gifts at the
Christmas party for needy children held
at Thompson School Thursday evening
Comdr. Paul H McMurray has
announced the appointment of John j.
McMeel as athletic officer. Other ap-
pointments will be announced by the
commander at the next regular meeting
of the post at the Thomas Circle Club
1926 Massachusetts, avenue, January IL
Membership Oficer John j. Orlosky has
received a communication from Ma
tional Comdr. Louis johnson urging CO.
operation in securing renewals and new
members for 1888.
Costello Post entertained a number OF
members and their guests at its annual
Christmas party. Turkeys were given
to Harry Culver, John Rosseto, Al Da-
riano, Bryan PAYNE. Ollie M. Schriver
Katherine Hall, Mrs. w. r. Cook, B. F
O'Dwyer, Anna Mulnix, A. PirozZi. Ernie
Greenwell, NJ. Marks, 4847 Park avenue
and P. Robertson.
sided over by Commander Norman r
Grant, the following were elected tt
membership: Edward r. Jones, 60th
Coast Artillery Corps; Alfred E. Luedtke
band leader, Replacement Band; John
r. Lovely, 141st Field Artillery; Ira T
Byram, Gath Aero Squadron, and Harry
Riley, jr., 18th Machine Gun Battalion
The thanks of the post were expressed
to Comrade j. Blaine Fitzgerald for the
entertainment provided and Rev
Francis j. Hurney for the use of the
school hall.
The newly organized boxing team
managed by Henry E. Whiteley ap-
peared at stag night for members OF
the Congressional Country Club and
won all six of their matches. Ray
Kirsh, Baltimore; Dallas Palmer, Cos
tello Post, defeated Marion Barnes, Bal
timore; Billy Howard, Costello Post. de-
feated John Borrazio, Baltimore; Herb
Vermillion, Costello Post, defeated
Charlie Barrancio, Baltimore; Jack
Baxter, Costello Post. defeated George
Zarek, Baltimore. and Lee Crandall,
Costello Post, defeated John Fortuna,
Baltimore.
The Welfare Committee has a num-
ber of families of worthy veterans need
ing clothing Of all descriptions and
members are requested to bring clothing
to the next post meeting to be held in
the board room of the District Building,
January 8.
Drum Major Billie Gee, in behalf Of
the drum corps, was presented with a
cup by the Central Business Mems As
sociation at their weekly luncheon in
appreciation for the cooperation and
support given that organization.
The drum corps will appear at the
national commanders banquet given by
the National Sojourners at the May
flower Hotel, January z.
Director Norman r. Grant has called
special rehearsal for January at the
National Guard Armory.
George Washington Post, No. /, will
meet Tuesday night in the post club
house, 1441 Rhode Island avenue.
1t will be past commanders night" :"
and on this occasion all of the past
commanders Of the post will act as
hosts for the evening, for which a spe-
cial program has been arranged. Past
Department and Post Comdr. John
Lewis Smith will be the master Of cere-
monies. The meeting will be opened by
Comdr. Charles Demonet and then
turned over to Past Condr. Smith.
Department Comdr. Norman B. Lam
dreau and members Of his official staff
viii be present, as well as many in
vited guests.
The Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing Post, No. %, held its annual Christ
mas party for orphans and children OF
destitute veterans December 23 in the
bureau cafeteria.
The Christmas party was sponsored
by the District Of Columbia Department
Of the American Legion, which was d.
rected by Condr. George Oherudoerfer,
assisted hT Martiu- DYe1 nu6 Aaherk.