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Evening star., 1934-11-04
CHERRyDALE UNIT.
ANNOUNCES PLANS.
FOR COMING YEAR.
Elimination of Traffic Haz-
ards Is First Item on Pro.
gram for This Season.
BY q Stan Correspondent of The Star.


CHERRYDALE, Va, November g.
Elimination of the several trafic
hazards which are claimed to menace
the safety Of the community has been
adopted by the Cherrydale Citizens
Association and Is its main objective
for the coming year, according 70
Julian D. Simpson, president. The
program includes the widening OF the
Lee Highway through the business
section and the installation Of trafnc
lights at dangerous intersections.
A further objective is action to as
sure the employment of all available
local men on the sewerage installa-
ton work before accepting any out
side employees.
Want Two-Way Traffic.
The association is sponsoring q
movement which was recently con-
Cured in by the County Board to
have the State Highway Commission
) ACQUIRE the rights of way OF the
Washington and Old Dominion Rail-
way so that two-way traffic can be
established through a part Of the
community and the existing road
doubled in width through the busi-
ness section.
Efforts to have traffic lights in
stalled at the intersection of the Lee
Highway with Military road, Ballston
road and Mackey street have already
been started, but as yet nothing has
been done because of confusion as to
whether the installation of the lights
is the problem of the county or the
State. Efforts of all citizens are be-
ing enlisted in this movement.
After a vigorous protest by one Of
the members, the association has in
augurated an investigation to deter
mine the truth Of statement that
many Arlington County men who are
qualified for the work are being re-
fused employment on the sewerage
system. 1t Is the sense of the asso-
citation that when the citizens voted
for the sewer bond issue 1t was to
give employment to local people.
Take Part in Contest.
Pride was expressed by the presi-
dent for the part played by the COM
munity in The Star Better Homes
Contest, Mrs. r. r. Bassett Of Cherry
dale having won a prize for the i'm
provement of her property. The
association is also cooperating with
the Federal housing act and is urg-
ing Improvement of all local prop
critics. 1t further has prepared a list
of unemployed and their qualifica-
tions so that they may be given work
in the home improvement program.
Through its Committee on County
Government. headed by F. E. Mann.
the association has a representative
at all board meetings and intends
during the year to devote even more
time than in the past to the consider
alton of governmental activities. 1t
| is further proposed to direct the at
tention of the association to the en-
actment of legislation which will in
sure urban treatment Of the COM
munity.
Another matter to which the as
sociation is turning its attention is
an orderly plan for street extensions
| through undeveloped territory to
make them adaptable to the water
and sewer systems.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
GARDEN CLUB TO NAME
OFFICERS TOMORROW

The Woodbridge Garden Club, af-
filiated with the Rhode Island Avenue
Citizens Association, will hold its an
nual election tomorrow night. An in
formal chrysanthemum show also will
be held.
Members are urged to bring their
flowers in baskets and vases. During
the program those present will vote
on the best arrangement Of the flowers.
DR.. Freeman Weiss will speak on
chrysanthemum culture and the va
rites most suitable for outdoor grow
ing. Mrs. C. r. Speaker will give a
history of the chrysanthemum and
other readings.
AS a conclusion to the meeting
question box" will be held at which
questions on any garden problem
which may have arisen during the
Summer or Fall will be considered.
Evening star., 1934-11-04

glory In the fine civic spirit displayed
"a spirit that would doubtless greatly
diminish under a more highly organ
lied local self-government.
Housing Provisions Obligated.
With all other citizens who favor
the betterment of living conditions
for those of our people now occupy
ing unsanitary and unfit alley houses.
I rejoice in the movement to rid the
District of its eyesores. 1t is my be-
lief, however, that question Of as
serious import is the housing Of those
who must move out Of these alley
homes. I firmly believe that many Of
the serious and distressing problems
that confronted various communities
in the past, resulting in the breaking
up of most Of them, to the detriment
and social unrest of all classes Of our
people, may be directly traced in part
to the failure to make adequate pro-
vision in this respect. A policy that
closes out homes, without making
provision for rehousing, is worse than
no closing at all.
Perhaps as a member of the Board
of Education I should hesitate to ex-
press an opinion regarding its method
of appointment or its functions; l
have no such hesitancy. 1t has been
frequently said that the members of
the Supreme Court of the District are
not familiar with nor responsive to
public sentiment. Aside from myself,
10 aufdanra tn
the fact that the present board is
composed Of men and women who are
independent. responsive and fully alive
to their individual and collective re-
sponsibilities for public education in
the District.
Constructive Plans Welcome.
If the public school system is not
measuring up to its possibilities, this
board will not turn a deaf ear to
constructive proposals from organiza-
tions or individuals. I recall distinctly
the many charges Of rubber stamps
for the superintendent" hurled sew
eral years ago at board members;
regardless of other days, 1t cannot be
stated too emphatically that the
charge is not true today, unless it is
an evidence of rubber stampism to be
in full accord with the fine policies
of the present administration.
1 very seriously doubt that Com
missioner-appointed Board of Educa-
ton could or would function as in
dependently and as efficiently as under
the present method of appointment.
Our school system Is not influenced
by politics or politicians, SO far as I
have been able to learn; teacher ap-
pointments are made. after fair ex-
aminations, from eligible lists, in the
order of excellence of standing, and
tenure of office after probationary
year is permanent, except for proper
cause. Employees of the board, from
superintendent to the lowest paid, may
appeal to the board for redress of
wrongs and this board will not turn
a deaf ear.
In closing may suggest that this
District of Columbia, which is so near
to the minds and hearts of all Of us,
will reach its best development when
officials and private citizens alike
learn that Righteousness exalteth a
nation, but sin is reproach to any
people"
Evening star., 1934-11-04
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION
WILL OMIT Meeting
Group to Assemble Every Other
Month, With Executive Com


mittee Increasing Activity.
As a result of action taken last
year the Central Citizens Association
will not hold a meeting this month,
as ordinarily scheduled.
Last year the association voted to
meet only every other month because
of the difficulty of holding a meeting
with large membership present. In
between these meetings, it was pro-
vided, the Executive Committee was
to meet and take care of all business
that would otherwise come before the
association.
The widening of North Capitol
street all the way out to Soldiers
Home will be considered Wednesday
night, when the Executive Committee
meets. John Mcmahon, the secretary.
told The Star yesterday.
Last year, he said, the association
tried to have the District to include
this work in its highways improve
ment program, but, unsuccessful In
this, efforts will be made to present
the plan before Congress at the next
session for appropriations under pub
lie works funds.
Notices for the meeting place Of
the Executive Committee will be sent
out early this week, Mr.. Mcmahon
said.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Monday, November 5.

Citizens Association of Takoma,
D. c., 8 pm, Takoma Park Branch
Library. Program-Discussion and
action on taxation problems, discus
sion of proposed reorganization OF
the District government, discussion
of crime situation, action on Corpora
ton Counsel E. Barrett Prettyman's
Mine Point Legislative Program"
formation of a proposed Takoma
Park Recreation Council, report from
Public Utilities Committee on rerout-
ing plans.
Dupont Circle Citizens Association,
4:30 pm, Pan-American room, May
flower Hotel. Program-Address by
John Poole of the Federal Housing
Administration on the home modern
ization program, report from Commit
tee on Streets, Parks and Traffic on
rerouting plans, with emphasis on
car lines around Dupont Circle and
the Georgetown car line, report from
Committee on Public Health on con-
dition of alleys, address by Clarence
Phelps Dodge, president of the Com
munity Chest; report from the presi-
dent, Col. E. G. Bliss, on rezoning
the south side of Massachusetts av-
enue, between Twenty-first and
Twenty-second streets.
Forest Hills Citizens Association,
pm, Ben w. Murch School. Pro-
gram-Discussion of proposal to re-
place street cars on Connecticut av-
enue with busses. address by John
Poole of the Federal Housing Admin
Etration on the work of the F. H. A.,
reports from the following commit
tees: Fire and Police Protection, Laws
and legislation and Membership.
Joint conference of Northeast Citi-
precinct, Seventeenth street and
Rhode Island avenue northeast. Pro-
gram-Report from delegates from
northeast citizens associations as to
whether to make the conference q
permanent body, the drawing UP of
constitution and bylaws, should
the group be organized.
Kenilworth Citizens Association, 9
pm, Kenilworth Church.
Manor Park Citizens Association.
8 pm, Whittier School. Program
District Government Night; address
by a representative from the Federal
Housing Administration; discussion
and outlining the program for the
coming year; appointment of commit
tee chairmen and members; address
by Lawrence Rubel of the Community
Chest; discussion Of the following
items in connection with the 1886
budget; proposed new high school for
Manor Park. proposed 10-room addi.
ton to the Paul Junior High School,
Evening star., 1934-11-04
MICHIGAN PARK UNIT
POSTPONES MEETING

Because of the organization meeting
of the projected Joint Conference OF
Northeast Citizens Associations to-
morrow night at No. IL police precinct,
the Michigan Park Citizens Associa-
tion will postpone its meeting one
week, DR.. Herbert Wright, the presi-
dent, announced yesterday.
The Michigan Park Association will
meet as usual at the Bunker Hill
School on the following Monday, he
added.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
to the Union were Arizona and
New Mexico, in 1912

New Mexico, in 1912.
The District of Columbia has long
sought and continues to seek, not ad-
mission to the Union as sovereign
State, but. simply the recognition of
its residents as American citizens
having representation in the House
and Senate anc the vote for Presi-
dent and Vice President. The Dis
trict is as much in need Of the
advantages which would accrue
through such recognition as the
need of these two Territories. The
Nation is Just as much in need Of
its National Capital community be-
coming a real factor in the shaping
Of the Federal policies as in hav-
ing these Territories become real
factor. To solidify the country's
strength, participation in the Ma
tion's Government by the District
of Columbia is as much needed, to
say the least, as that Of Alaska and
Hawaii.
According to the 1880 census
the population of Alaska was So
278 and that of Hawaii 368, 1886,
while the District of Columbia was
recorded at 486 1859, exceeding eight
of the States. Payments of United
States internal revenue for the ifs
cal year ended June 80, 1884, by
these three districts are reported
as follows: Alaska, S217 ,483; Ha-
waii, S5,116,4 ,469, and District of
Columbia, $40, ,942,662. In the roll
of the States and Territories the
District of Columbia ranks twenty
fifth in the payment Of internal
revenue and Hawaii and Alaska
thirty-fourth and fifty-second, re-
spectively.
National representation for the
District Of Columbia is the most
important problem confronting the
District. Most of the civic leaders
who have been discussing the re-
organization of the District gov
ernment are agreed that reorgani-
zation should begin right here by
the granting of vital basic Amer
icon ri0hfe
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Candidates Quized
On Street Extension.

"IT1ZENS of the metropolitan
area outside the District are
armed with weapons unknown
in the District. The group of citi-
zens' association in the Woodside-
Forest Glen area of Montgomery
County, Md, last month, through
a joint effort, asked all candidates
on the Democratic and Fusion
tickets regarding their stand on
the extension of Sixteenth street
from its present terminus at the
East-West highway to the Brooke
vile pike. Replies from the candi-
dates later were examined and the
information communicated to the
voters.
The petitions of the voteless civic
organizations of the District very
naturally lack the force of the
QUESTIONABLE of the voters directed
to the patriots who are soliciting
their votes.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Voters Among Employees
OF the District Government.

As VOTELESS and unrepre-
n sented residents of the
District contemplate next
Tuesdays election, IN which they
have no part, it is interesting that
some of our municipal employees
enjoy that fundamental American
right of the ballot. Travelling
downward recently on one OF the
District Buildings decrepit ele-
vators, three of these voters were
overheard exchanging information
regarding their participation In
Tuesdays event. Two OF them
are going home to vote and the
other will vote by mail. Remarks
also were made as to the method
of voting to be used by other Dis
trict employees.
To voting, taXpaying fel-
low passengers on the elevator
these full-hedged Americans ap-
peared most important and really
to be wearing a patronizing air.
Upon leaving the elevator at the
ground floor several of the vote
less ones exchanged knowing
glanceS and some remarked in
language more forceful than ele-
CANT. The system was roundly
condemned which gives the en-
ployes a part in the Government
while the employers (the voteless
nvnlNIdnd from
voice in their Government.
One of these irate citizens re-
marked that, in his opinion,
if it is necessary to import Dis
trict employees from the States
they should at least lose their vote
while serving their voteless en-
ployers. He added he is firm in
his belief that in filling positions
under the District government no
necessity exists for going outside
the District.
These ideas coincide with the
action taken repeatedly by all our
civic and business bodies. These
civic wishes would doubtless be
respected by the commissioners,
but the pressure from members of
the local legislature" are fire.
quently too great to Withstand.
Many times it is case Of a job
for a constituent or another
enemy for District legislation.
Under other circumstances such
practice would be considered as
blackmail, but it is just an Incl
dent in the Districts peculiar un-
American government.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
BY JESSE C. SUTER.

~ RGANIZED civic Washing
ton ha: no dearth OF
problems. Important mat
~ tiers of vital interest to
the District and the entire
metropolitan area are many ana
are worthy Of the best thought and
activity of every civic minded in
dividual and organization.
District budget hearings before
the Budget Bureau, with earnest
plea for Federal liberality; organ
lied campaign against crime, the
safety campaign and the impending
Community Chest campaign are
among the most pressing matters.
The approaching hearings by the
Senate Subcommittee Of the Dis
trict Committee will be on us soon
after election and then will fellow
the legislative program covering
the items of general interest.
Local taxation promises to loom
large as legislative problem. There
are some gentlemen in Congress
who always are interested in intro
ducing to the Washingtonian va
rious varieties of taxes which they
have back home. They probably
think they would feel more at
home If some of their home varie-
ties were fastened on the District.
The District needs more money to
meet urgent requirements and this
is apt to be regarded as a heaven
sent opportunity for trying out
some taxation styles new to the
Capital City.
Adequate accommodations for
our overcrowded schools and the
local courts and other District
government branches are pressing
needs. Some way should be dis
covered to meet these needs at
once. Capital expenditures will be
required and many have come to
see it is unreasonable to attempt
to meet such expenditures from
current revenues.
Other problems which we have
thought well on their way to solu-
ton are the sewage disposal plant
and the wall around the prison at
Lorton. These are to be built with
funds to be advanced by the P.
w. A., but there has been some
hitch in actually making the
money available. Thirty per cent
Of these advances will not have to
be paid back to the U. S.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
A Years Program Announced
By Manor Park Association.

"HE new administration of the
Manor Park Citizens Asso-
citation in a two-page bulle-
tin announces program running
throughout the working season.
The meeting tomorrow will be
District Government night when
some representative Of the District
will address the group. Other
features scheduled are Neighbor-
hood night, Congressional night,
Ladies night, Mems night, Parent
Teacher night and Education
night. The series will close at
the end of the season on June 3
with a strictly business meeting
followed by swim in the pool of
the Takoma- Manor Park Recrea-
tion Center.
The bulletin is signed by the en-
tire corps of officers and delegates
to the federation. Members are
told that they "can help in this
community service by Cd attend
ing the monthly meetings regu-
larly, CD by securing new mem
bers, blanks for which are in
closed; and 90 by serving on
committees and taking part in
the discussions at the meetings"
This association has adopted the
plan now being followed by a
number of similar associations OF
admitting both husband and wife
to membership for the price OF
one membership.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Montgomery Civic Federation
Uses Good Business Methods.

NOTICE has just been received
~ of the annual meeting of
the Montgomery County
Civic Federation on November IL.
Inclosed is the report of the Nom
mating Committee, giving a list
of nominees, to which may be
added nominations from the floor.
The notice itself contains a
comprehensive calendar of busi-
ness under appropriate headings
grouped under the several COM
mitees before which the matters
are pending. Delegates to this
federation testify to the helpful
ness of this information which
goes out each month as part of
the notice of meeting. Pending
matters are thus continually
brought forward until disposed Of
and there is little possibility of a
proposal being lost sight Of in
committee.
1t costs a little money to get
out these calendar notices, the
current one covers five mimeo-
graphed pages, but like what Abe
Martin said of the high cost OF
living, Its wuth every cent of it."
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Fifty States for the
American Union.

"A FAKE way for two more stars
M on the United States tlag!"
With this beginning the
Pasadena Star-News tells of the
present agitation for the admission
to statehood of Alaska and Hawaii.
This was reprinted in The Evening
Star of October IS.
The item tells some of the ad-
vantages which would accure to
these Territories If admitted to the
Union. Among these. "self-govern-
ment Of their internal affairs would
be assured and a larger voice In
national discussions and decisions
would be acquired. Incidentally,
the membership of the United
States Senate would be increased
from 96 to 100 and the most West
ern and the most Northern import
ant outposts of the American Re-
public would become real factors
in shaping Federal policies. The
country's strength would be solidi-
fed by this means"
The last States to. be admitted
Evening star., 1934-11-04
PRESIDENT AWAY

w. E. Stoutamyer to Preside at
Highlands Meeting.
With the absence from the city Of
DR.. j. P. Turner. president of the Six
teenth Street Highlands Citizens. As
sociation. w. E. Stoutamyer, first
vice president, will preside when the
group meets tomorrow night at the
Brightwood School.
DR.. Turner said the principal busi-
ness to come up for discussion will
be the question Of re-routing plans
for street cars and busses.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
national representation for the Dis
trict.

Summit Park Citizens Association,
8 pm, 3707 Bangor street, southeast.
Mount Pleasant Citizens Associa-
ton, 8 PM, Mount Pleasant Branch
Library. Program-Report from DR..
A. A. Cheney, chairman of Public
Utilities Committee on the Beeler re-
port on rerouting; report from
Charles F. Consaul chairman Of
Streets and Highways Committee on
proposed elimination of circles on
Harvard street; motion pictures from
the Interior Department.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Friday, November 9.

Brightwood Citizens Association, 8
pm, Paul Junior High School. Pro-
gram-Action on Federal Govern
ment's share In the District budget;
report from William NICK. Clayton,
chairman of Public Utilities Commit
tee on recent traffic problems; action
to remove center light and trolley
poles on Georgia avenue from Bright
wood to the District line; action to
secure additional school facilities at
the Paul Junior High School; action
to secure playground; discussion Of
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Civic Association Calendar
Taxation, Reronting and Crime Are Main Topics
With IS Groups Meeting Community
Chest Pleas to Be Made.

proposed assembly hall and gymna-
SUM for the Whittier School.
Progressive Citizens of Georgetown,
8 pm, Curtis School. Program-Dis-
cussion of rerouting plans; address by
Corporation Counsel Prettyman; ad-
dress by representative from the
Federal Housing Administration: re-
port from Public Library Committee.
Sixteenth Street Highlands Citi-
zen's Association, 8 pm, Brightwood
School. Program-Discussion and ac-
tion on proposed rerouting plan.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
TUESDAY,. November 6.

IueSuay, NOVemDtf b.
Columbia Heights Citizens Associa-
ton, 8 pm, Fourth Presbyterian
Church. Program-Discussion of the
crime situation: discussion Of traffic
problems; address by William G.
Grace of Americans, Inc, on "Sha-
dows"; report from Welfare Commit
tee; report from Schools Committee
North Cleveland Park Citizens As
sociation, 8 pm, Reno-Esther Hall,
Wisconsin avenue and Window place
Program-Organiza of standing
committees; address by speaker from
the Community Chest; report from the
Legal Committee; report from Educa-
ton Committee.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Shop Early Unit Named.

A committee to push the shop
early-mail early campaign being
sponsored by the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association in con.
junction with Washington postal au-
thorities was named last week.
The group includes John K. Alt
haus. Arthur Baum. o. r. Ballou, d.
C. Grain, Charles H. Frame, William
Friel, j. w. Hardy, J. ]. Hasley,
George Jakobi, Sylvan King, Joseph
D. Kaufman, Mark Lansburgh,
George McCann. David Millar, jr.;
James Parker, j. Rotto, Arthur j.
Sundlun, NJ. NJ. Watson and Dewey
Zirkin.
It is estimated that the campaign
last year moved up week the peak
of the mailing rush at Christmas
time.
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Short Waterway
To Chesapeake Bay.

-HERE In a certain fascination
in the idea advanced last
week by Judge Daniel Thew
Wright Of hnkins Warrington By
Evening star., 1934-11-04
Wednesday, November 7.


Association of Oldest Inhabitants of
the District, 7:3o pm, Old Union En-
gine House, Nineteenth and H streets.
Pfogram-Presentation of old fire.
mems relics donated by Linden T.
Harris of Philadelphia, Pa.
Friendship Citizens Association, 8
pm, Janney School. Program-Dis-
cussion and action on proposed law
enforcement measures: Inauguration
of Fall membership campaign; ac-
ton to settle the groups boundaries;
efforts to secure a trafic light at Al
bemarle street and Wisconsin avenue;
report on activities in city-wide Hal
loween celebration; address by a rep
resentative Of the Community Chest;
address by Federal Housing Admins
tration representative.