Evening star., 1934-11-17
HIT 0UT-OF-T0WN
OFF|CE-HOLDERS
Society of Natives Adopts
Resolution to Be Sent
to Authorities.

Deploring the fact many District
government ofIices now are filled by
"out-of-town" persons, the Society of
Natives OF the District of Columbia,
reiterating stand it has taken for
many years, last night unanimously
adopted q resolution requesting that
only bona fide residents of the District
be appointed to local offices
The resolution, introduced by Miss
Eta L. Taggart, further requests the
Commissioners to furnish the society
with list of persons now employed
by the District government who claim
legal residence outside Of Washington.
There are many District residents
who are educated, efficient and capa-
Bile executives, the resolution declares,
and whose knowledge Of local affairs
would be Invaluable in public Office"
Copies Of the resolution are to be
sent also to the House and Senate Dis
trict Committees and the Federation
Of Citizens Associations.
Seek Increased Budget.
Joining other organizations in their
efforts to get an increased Federal
appropriation in the Districts budget,
the society passed a resolution request
tions be increased either by adherence
to the 60-40 ratio, or by substantial"
increase in the lump sum.
The society opposed any increase in
local taxes unless 1t Is absolutely nee
essary"
Henry Harding Burroughs was
elected president of the society for
the ensuing year. Formerly first vice
president, he succeeded Jesse c. Suter,
who previously had announced he
would not be a candidate for re-elec-
ton.
John A. Saul was unanimously
elected first vice president and Mrs.
Mary L. Willis, second vice president
Louis Bowdler is the new third vice
president and the following officers
were reelected without opposition:
Miss Emma A. Bright, recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Watson v. Shelton. corre-
spending secretary: Frederick G. Um-
hau, treasurer and James H. Duhamel
historian. Suter and Fred A. Emery
were chosen as delegates to the Fed
GRAFTON OF Citizens Associations.
Suter Expresses Appreciation.
Members of the society expressed
pleasure when informed of the i'm
proved condition of Mr.. Duhamel, who
is in Walter Reed Hospital recovering
from injuries received in an automo-
bile accident
In announcing he would not be q
candidate for reelection as presi-
dent, an Office which he has held six
times in the IA years of the societys
existence, Suter expressed apprecia-
ton for the cooperation he had been
given during his term of ONCE and
pledged his support 20 the new presi-
dent and the society.
After this a resolution offered by
Miss Taggart was unanimously adopt
ed electing Suter honorary president
for life and Mrs Johann C. Kondrup
and Mrs. Anna Z. Hendley honorary
vice presidents for life. This honor
was conferred in recognition Of the
founding OF the society by these three.
who were the original president and
vice presidents.
These honorary officers were also
made permanent members of the
Executive Committee.
Contribute to Chest.
DR.. w. L. Darby. executive secre-
tary of the Washington Federation of
Churches, spoke on the Community
Chest campaign, and the society voted
to contribute $25 to the campaign.
A moving picture Aim, entitled
Saving Seconds" and showing the
cause of automobile accidents and how
they may be avoided, was shown by
B. s. Foster, superintendent of the
Government Service Bureau of the
Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.
The following persons were elected
to membership: Mrs. Stella M
karnes, Mrs. William s. Jones. Mrs
Katherine Kipp Madden, Mrs. Louis
b. Bachrach. Mrs. Jennie r. SNYDER
and Mrs. Daisy Lesser.