Evening star., 1933-11-16
CITIZENS PRAISE
NEW CITY HEADS
Cooperation Pledged to Ha.
zen and Allen by Chevy
Chase Association.

sociation to the new Commissioners
Melvin c. Hazen and George Edward
Allen, and pledging them cooperation
was adopted by the association las
night.
This was done at the suggestion o1
Edwin S. Hege, acting president, wht
pointed out the time was appropriate
for such action, since the newly named
Commissioners were about to take Of
fee, and the association would not have
another such opportunity for a month
The association also extended to the
outgoing Commissioners, DR.. Luther H
Reichelderfer and Maj. Gen Herbert
B. Crosby, its appreciation for theil
very efficient services" and wishing
them ''godspeed" in their future
activities.
The association postponed a general
discussion OF liquor sale control meth
DDS until the December meeting. To
reflect the sentiments of residents in
The Chevy Chase district and to avoid
oreclpltous action, however, it was voted
20 direct the Legislative Committee to
study various plans and sound out local
sentiment.
Urges Early Action.
Mr.. Hege warned the association
should start the fight now and get
nto action as soon as possible" The
association must uphold its past record
or thoughtful and intelligent leader
ship in civic affairs. he said, by giving
serious consideration to the liquor con-
rol question. In that way its action.
when taken, would reflect the general
wishes of the community
Unquestionably, he said, "a bill will
De introduced in Congress to legalize
he sale of liquor in the District of Co.
umola: Are you going 10 formulate a
oian OF your own, or let it come from
ne dispensers and the consumers?
That is question which We must de-
Due to the proximity to Maryland
nd Virginia, he said, the question Of
lquor control is of greater interest to
uburban districts than to any other
he outlined some of the proposals being
dVanced in Montgomery County ana
expressed the apprehension of some
nat bootlegging and speakeasies would
Ie maintained If license fees are placed
100 high.
H. B. Stabler, who moved that a
11ldy and report be made to the next
meeting. also indorsed the need for
prompt action on the part of the as
oclation. Due to the lateness of the
hour, it was decided to postpone
general discussion of plans now before
he public.
Fayors Closing of Road.
The association went on record in
avor of closing up the Military roac
IS safety measure in connection with
he Washington Airport; scored the
iareiessneSs OF children skating
Ina bicycling on the sidewalks; voted
o have a study made of the various
rafhc stop signs" and took up other
matters OF community interest.
Following a report submitted by Mr..
dege for the Circle Committee, the as
ociatlon adopted motion to ask the
'otomac Electric Power Co. to remove
)oWer wires from Chevy Chase Circle
% they would not interfere with the
yrowth of newly planted trees. The
presence of the wires, which the asso-
clation suggested should be put under
Jround, was said to detract from the
appearance of the circle and memorial
fountain
Mr.. Hege's report on the recent dedi-
,ation of the Francis G.. Newlands
Memorial Fountain, was ordered printed
1n the records and in the official organ
u the association. 1t covered the dedi-
;atlon ceremonies in detail as well as
the appreciation for the
markers donated by the Garden Club
II America through the activities of
Mrs. Frank B. Noyes and Mrs. Fairfax
harrison; the evergreens provided by
he garden clubs Of Maryland and the
willow oaks furnished by the District
If Columbia.
s. j. Soloman, vice president of the
National Airport Corporation. expressed
lis appreciation Of the action taken
ooking to safeguarding the local air.
port through the closing of Military
'oad, which intersects it, and asking
hat another thoroughfare be substi-
;uted.
Sees Menace to Life.''
Mr.. Hege declared the traffic on Mill
AIRY road constituted IAN actual men
ice to life" He said he had talked
With Amelia Earhart and other aviators
lbout the Washington airport and they
1ao referred to the danger element
'xlsting. Our airport in Washington.
le said, Sin its backwardness, and in
his same respect as to safety, is COM
parable to the airports in very small
owns, but not to those in cities of the
1rs magnitude"
passenger airplaneS coming and going
'acn month, he declared the safety
snd facilities of the local airport should
,e OF prime consideration. Copies of
he resolution will be forwarded to the
'ark and Planning Commission. the
9upnc works Administration and others
Interested.
Mr.. Solomon said the airport really
vas a public institution and others
Iolced the opinion that Military road
,elng nadequately policed and being
nooody's business but the War De-
'artmentS, was a menace 10 safety
It that point.
OF his order directing police captains
. designate officers to attend the meet
precinct not being represented last
hight, the presence of Capt. j. E. Bow
IT'S was requested at all future meetings.
N tnat way, it was pointed out. the
association could take up with hin,
alrect many matters with which the
precinct police might cooperate.
Secretary S. Won Ammon complained
Lhat ne had been knocked down bv a
mid on bicycle and that the side
Walks actually were being made unsafe
or ADULTS. THE time has been reached
1e said. when the adults. even more
nan The children, need protection" Mr..
1ege suggested the children should be
,,autioned about making themselves
hazard. but it was pointed out that when
complaints had been made, they fire.
luently said the police had told them
'hey could use the sidewalks.
DR.. Paul Everhardt. head of the Child
Guidance Clinic, a guest speaker. told
ne association about the Community
Chest needs for the coming year. with
he Federal Government contributing
10 actual destitute cases due
% unemployment. he said the Chest this
year was placing greatest stress on
,Iharacter-building agencies. 1t was all