Evening star., 1935-11-10
New Civic Leader.

-. New Civic Leader.
Annual election OF the president OF the
Federation of Citizens Associations has
been a matter of civic Importance and
interest for the last quarter OF CEN
tury. In the recent election OF Thomas
Ellis Lodge there are several new fac-
tors of special interest and some Slgnlfl-
canoe To be unanimously elected Tor
first term is unhcard of in that body.
Only few OF the former presidents were
able to get a unanimous reelection. Ihen
MI. Lodge is much younger than any OF
his predecessors when they took Office
Though young in years the new presl-
dent is a veteran in civic affairs. Serv-
ice as an aggressive and successful pres
ident of his local association. chairman
Of important committees in that oooy,
terms as vice president of the Fedora
trun and chairman of its Committee on
Law and Legislation give him a CIVIC
background well fitting him 1or the
leadership which he now assumes. HIS
nublic service as an assistant district at
torney and his legal training further add
to his qualifications.
Leadership by one who is young, ag-
cressiye, knows the local needs and han
dirans and. added to this, is inspired
with an ambition to serve should mean
much to the citizen organizations and
to the District. His unanimous election
assures him of a united backing and
should so encourage his leadership as 10
inspire his colleagues with renewed en-
thusiasm and new hope.
The program which he hopes to carry
forward through a more efficiently oper-
ating Federation he outlines in a series OF
clear proposals. He makes no claim OF
originality for any of these points, Tor
they have all had the approval OF the
Federation. Those that he has empha-
sized are all of importance and OF gen.
eral interest.
AS an experienced civic worker, Mr.
Lodge recognizes the essential lmpor-
lance to the District OF national repre-
sentation and equitable fiscal relations
between the United States and DlStrlct
governments. His efforts IN behaN OF
the District have convinced him. Tar pe-
vond any mere theory, OF the necessity
for the Americanizatlon OF the WASH
ingtonian if he is to have the same con-
sideration shown other citizens OF the
country. He announces his intention 10
d9 what he can to help to win polltlcaI
and fiscal equity for the District.
The Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions has earned deserved recognition as
an important factor in this voteless and
unrepresented community. Through IL
and its member bodies there is TO oe
found the nearest approach to partlcl-
nation in the affairs of government. In
the selection of it's chief officer the Fed
Grafton has always been fortunate IN
furnishing leader who unselhshly gave
of his time and talents for the good OF
the community. The compensation OF
the nine good citizens who have pre-
yiously held this high and responsible
Office has been their opportunity to serve
the community.
Ex-President James G. Yaden, VINO
has lust retired, has the distinction OF
serving for longer aggregate time than
any of his predecessors. He completed
his fifth term, there being an interval
Of four years between his second ana
third. A sturdy citizen and voter IN the
state of Kentucky, Mr.. Yaden is a
faithful and energetic crusader for the
District, and there is assurance that even
though out OF Office he will continue his
civic activities through the Federation
and the other bodies with which he Is
affiliated. The District owes much to
Mr.. Yaden.