Evening star., 1934-11-22
RALLY NIGHT HELD
BY CIVIC GROUP
RandIe Highlands Associa-
ton Addressed by Yaden
and Others.

a : As a means OF stimulating interest
In the activities of the Randle High
~ lands Citizens Association, rally
night" was observed last night at the
: new meeting place, the Junior Order
, Of Mechanics Hall.
On the program were prominent
speakers and civic leaders, including
James G. Yaden, president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations;
!. B. Yockelson, president Of the Ana
costa Lyons Club; William A Maio,
president of the Southeast Citizens
Association and the Southeast Coun-
Gil of Citizens Associations; w. K.
Harmon, past president of the East
Washington Heights Citizens Associa-
ton: Rev. Father Buckley of st.
Xavier Catholic Church and members
OF the association.
Adelbert w. Lee, president, reported
that at a meeting of the Executive
Committee last week, no action was
taken on the federation's crime re-
port and no Vigilance Committee
would be formed unless future condi-
tionS warrant. Mr.. Lee declared:
"Our area is not analogous to any
other section. 1t has been practically
free from crime" He paid tribute to
the personnel of No. IL precinct.
Center Question Up.
On motion of c. A. Barker resolu-
ton favoring the District CommiS-
sioner's proposal to-sell two of the four
blocks in the proposed Municipal Gen.
fnr IN
motion of H. A. Elmore committee
was appointed to study the question.
Mr.. Barker was named chairman.
Mr.. Yaden pointed out that No. II
precinct extends nearly II miles and
has only Sc men. He said he does not
see how these few men can properly
protect the area working in three
daily shifts and with reduced num-
Der of cruising cars.
Concerning the newly formed Coun-
Gil of Southeast Citizens Associations.
he expressed satisfaction that the
southeast associations have found a
way to come to an agreement on
projects for the good Of the entire
section. There is some truth in
your belief that this area has been
neglected" Yaden stated, but added
he expected to see more favorable re-
suits now that the associations have
banded together. He cited the con-
troversy over the proposed bridge site
in southeast last year, as an example
of how the southeast associations were
fighting each other Il am glad to
hear that you have reached an agree
ment on the Pennsylvania avenue site
for a bridge" he said and promised
that If all the southeast groups re-
main behind this project the fedora
ton will back them up in their re-
quest.
Achievements Reviewed.
Mr.. Lee reviewed some of the ac-
complishments Of the association in
the last two years.
The Boy Scouts, organized by the
association, staged a pantomime Of 10
Of the Scout laws.
A. H. Bacas reported progress made
to secure a civic center, a promise of
cooperation from Mr.. Maio Of the
Southeast Council and Southeast As
sociation, a promise from Rev. Father
Buckley to appear before District and
Federal officials in the fight for the
Pennsylvania avenue bridge, and an
invitation from Mr.. Maio to visit the
East Washington Heights Association,
which was reorganized about a month
ago.
After the meeting dance was held.
Mr.. Lee presided over the business
session, and r. H. Randall acted as
master of ceremonies.