Evening star., 1934-01-23
D.. c. LIQUOR BOARD
PERSONNEL PICKED
G. w. 0ffutt, Isaac Cans and
Mrs. William B. Mason
to Be Appointed:
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associated actively In Democratic po-
ntical affairs. Mrs. Mason. 1t Is re-
ported, has the Endorsement OF Fred
erick A. Delano, uncle of President
Roosevelt. Mr.. Cans has received ap-
pointments during both Republican
and Democratic administrations.
| It had not been determined today
which Of the three designated for the
liquor control board here would be
selected for the varying terms Of ONCE.
One is to be appointed for two years.
one for three years and one for four
years.
The chairman Of the board will be
named by the Commissioners.
Difference Compromised.
In discussing his abandonment Of his
proposal for two women on the board,
| Commissioner Allen said today:
1T was compromise. compro-
missed by allowing Commissioners Hazen
| and Gotwals to win the argument"
The Commissioners today started off,
cial consideration Of q draft Of regula-
tionS to govern the licensing of liquor
establishments and their operation, as
prepared by Corporation Counsel Will
liam w. Bride and his principal assist
ant, Vernon E. West. 1t was expected
these would be promulgated shortly after
President Roosevelt has signed the
liquor bill.
The liquor bill, after reaching the
White House late Saturday, was sent
frst to the Justice Department for final
checking and at noon today was at the
treasury Department for review. It
was to be passed upon by the Federal
Alcohol Administration as well as by
Treasury executives.
Mrs. Mason Born In Virginia.
Mrs. Mason. wife Of a well-known
Washington physician, is a daughter of
the late Dr. S. cambridge Kennedy and
Mrs. Kennedy Of Virginia. She is a
granddaughter Of the late An
thony Kennedy, United States Senator
from Maryland and greatniece of John
Pendleton Kennedy, Secretary of the
Navy under President Fillmore. She is
the mother Of three sons.
Mrs. Mason was born in Virginia, but
lived as a girl in Maryland. After her
marriage to DR.. Mason in 1907 In War
renton, Va, she moved to the District
Of Columbia, where she has since re-
sided.
Mrs. Mason was one of the first
| women in the District to ally herself
with the Women's Organization for Ma
t1ona1 Prohibition Reform. When the
District division Of the organization was
formed, In 1880 she became its secre-
tary and served until 1882. when ele-
waited to the Craftsmanship. She took
an active part in the national organiza-
tfOnS anQirg and q nooDrher nf ifS
Executive Committee for two years.
She Is member Of the Women's Ma
tional Democratic Club. During the
World War she was active In Red Cross
canteen service.
O6utt Headed Bank.
Mr.. Ofutt, q native Of the District,
has been active In civic affairs here
for more than 20 years, and during that
time has held numerous positions of
prominence.
He has practiced law here since he
was graduated by the Harvard Law
School In 1909 He Is q member OF the
board OF directors Of the National Mort
gage & Investment Co. and formerly
was . director and counsel Of the Po-
tomac Savings Bank Of Georgetown He
was elected president Of the bank In
December. 1882. and was named con-
servator three months later after banks
Of the country were closed by presiden-
tial order. Just few days ago he COM
pleted his service as conservator.
Mr. Offutt has served as chairman
Of the National Legislative Committee
of the American Automobile Association
as well as director Of that body and
a member Of the District Advisory
Board. Also he Is chairman OF the
Traffic Advisory Council, body named
by the District Commissioners to ad-
wise with them on District traflc regu-
lations.
Member Of D. C. Bar.
Mr.. Offutt was elected to membership
In the Washington Board Of Trade in
1910 and since then has played an ac-
tive part In its civic work. He has
served as president Of the trade body
and has been a member Of its board Of
directors for nine years and member
of its Executive Committee for six
years. He also has served as chairman
Of several Of its committees.
He Is member Of the District Bar
Association and the American Bar As
sociation.
Mr. Offutt is a graduate Of Western
High School, Princeton University and
Harvard Law School. He is member
Of the official board Of the Dumbarton
Avenue NJ E. Church. He is married,
has three daughters and one son. and
resides at 1922 Wisconsin avenue.
Mr. Cans Is q veteran among civic
and business leaders Of the National
Capital and has been associated with
many civic movements during his IS
years Of residence here.
Cans Headed c. Of c.
He is now chairman Of the District
Board Of Indeterninate Sentence and
Parole. to which he was named as the
first chairman on the establishment OF
the new parole system here about
year and half ago. 1t was believed
this morning at the District Building
that he would resign from this post be-
cause the Liquor Board activities, at
least for q number of weeks, will re-
uuire the full time of its members.
Mr. Cans served two terms as presi-
dent Of the Washington Chamber of
Commerce in 1925 and 1926. He has
been q member of the Washington
Board Of Trade and the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association for many
years He served as vice president Of
the Retail Merchants Association, since
succeeded by the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association.
He just recently served as chairman
Of the Board Of Review Of Veterans
Pensions and in 1929 and 1880 was a
member of the Board of Education.
Head Of A. A. A. Board.
Mr.. Cans was born in Baltimore and
Is graduate Of the Baltimore City
College. On coming to Washington he
became affiliated with the old cloth
ing establishment Of Saks & Co. He
was with the firm for about 80 years,
until its business was bought by S. Kann
Sons Co. He served as general man
ager and treasurer Of the Saks firm
He IS president of the board Of the
District branch Of the American Auto
mobile Association and Is nresident Of