Evening star., 1935-11-11

invocation was pronounced by Rev.
Thomas D. Kennedy, national chap
lain of the Legion. and the bene-
diction by Rev. Howard E. Snyder,
chaplain of the department.
| Miss Jessica Dragonette, radio star,
sang two solos and a brief address
was made by Mrs. Melville Muckle-
stone, national president of the Legion
Auxiliary.
Wreaths were laid on the Tomb
by members of the Presidents party
and by representatives of the Legion
and other veterans groups.
AS one of his Armistice day engage
ments, the President early this after
noon received delegation of young
men and women representing the Ma
tional Student Federation OF America.
the object of their visit being to urge
use of "all means at your command"
in the cause of peace.
Thomas F. Neblett spokesman, told
the President that students all over
the country had been taking part IN
peace mobilization" meetings during
the past few days. He expressed
pleasure at the reception accorded the
group by the President.
Full Day of Ceremonies.
The Legion program and the tribute
Of President Roosevelt, however, were
only part of full day Of ceremonies
at Arlington and elsewhere
At GAS this morning the first honor
o+
can Legion Auxiliary of Alexandria
placed a wreath. Others following
soon included the Colored High School
Cadets. knights of Columbus. Jewish
War Veterans, Hellenic Society, Amer
ican Wonen'S Legion, Society of
the Pubic Heart. Rainbow Division
Society, Veterans Administration,
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, Disabled American Veterans and
the American War Mothers.
At o'clock the Seven. group
of welfare organizations which served
in the Army during its service in
the war, was scheduled to pay its
respects. Former Gov. John Garland
Pollard of Virginia was principal
speaker on this program.
The organizations cooperating in
this service we're the American Lii
brary Association. Jewish Welfare
Board National Catholic War Coun-
Gil, Salvation Army. War Camp Com
munity Service, Y. NJ c. A. and
Y. w. C. A. Boy Scouts aided in
the ceremony
Services at Cathedral.
Two afternoon services also were
scheduled at Bethlehem Chapel at
Washington Cathedral.
At 3:15 was scheduled the annual
commemoration of President woodrow
Wilson at the tomb of the war time
president Right Rev. James E. Free
man, Bishop of Washington, made the
principal address here. Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson, many friends of the late
President and officials of the Govern
ment and of veterans organizations
were among those invited.
At 4 pm. the Disabled American
Veterans were sponsoring a service at
the chapel in honor of the nurses and
other women who served during the
war
Tonight at the Willard Hotel, the
local department of the v. F. w. will
conduct a program at which Sergt.
Frank Witchey, who sounded taps at
the funeral of the Unknown Soldier,
will repeat that ceremony at IL pm.
Legion officials will attend an eve
ming ceremony at the University OF
Maryland, the program to start with
parade through the university
grounds at .7:30 pm.
Church Observances.
Numerous observances were held
yesterday as special groups and many
churches took that occasion to pay
their tributes.
Among these were two services spon-
sored by the local post of the Jewish
War Veterans, first being Nation
wide radio broadcast in the afternoon
and the second program at the
Jewish Community Center in the eve
ming.
AS principal speakers, they heard
Col. Alva I. Breasted, chief of chaplains
of the United States Army; Rear Ad-
miral Alfred w. johnson, U. S. N, and
Assistant Secretary of Commerce ].
Monroe johnson. DR.. Ivy A. Pelzman, |
commander of the post, presided over
the days programs.
Appeals for adequate national de-
fense" were made by both Col Brasted |
and Admiral johnson.
After paying tribute to the record
of Jews in the armies of the world, |
Col. Breasted described this Nation: |
"a mighty factor in the preservation |
of world peace Is strong America. |
Her influence among the nations of
the earth cannot be discredited. Let |
us keep America strong and make her |
still stronger by continuing our course
as a people in the way of good will,
justice and faith, and having a strong |
arm of force ready to serve quickly !
and effectively when faith and love
fail to accomplish the ends of justice
and right. Good and conscientious |
citizens will stand firmly and without |
apology for adequate national de-
fense."
Admiral Johnson, speaking on the