Evening star., 1935-03-24
D. A. R. Chapter Indorses
Two for Places on Ma
ti0naI Ticket.

son was presented for membership
and Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Walter and Miss
Katherine Francis admitted for men,
bership.
Two associate members, Mrs. Tilton
of New Hampshire and Mrs. Hubert
r. Martin of Alabama were intro
duced.
Thomas Marshall Chapter at a
meeting at the home of Mrs. Harris,
1928 Walbrldge place, indorSed Mrs.
Howard L. Hodgkins, honorary regent
in this chapter. as honorary vice
president general. Mrs. William H.
Wagner, regent. presided
Announcement was made Thomas
Marshalrs grave had been located in
Marysville, KY, and committee was
appointed to purchase a suitable
marker for 1t.
The guest speaker was Capt. Rhoda
Millikin, who told of various condi-
tions in Washington leading to crime.
Mrs Frederick w. Holt spoke OF her
| work in Braille for the blind. Mrs.
Grattan Kerens. regent OF Our Flag
CHAPTER told of conditions in the
movies. Mrs. Harry C. OberholSer
spoke on the trees to be replaced in
Anacostia Gardens and Mrs. r. Win
ston Holt on publicity for the District
Of Columbia D. A. r.
Mary Washington Chapter met at
the Washington Club. with the regent.
Mrs. Thaddeus M. Jones, presiding.
Mrs. S. H. McCrory. State historian,
was the guest speaker.
Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter met
at the home of the vice regent. Miss
Marie Rice, with Mrs. Earl Richard
son. regent, presiding
Miss Catherine Spengler announced
teas to be given at the homes of Mrs
Richardson and Miss Rice, for the
purpose of getting acquainted with
the newer members of the chapter.
Tentative dates were set for March 81
and April 81. The chapter will hold
its annual card party in May, the
proceeds to go to the Sens and
Daughters of the U. S. A. Mrs.
Leetch, Mrs. Richardson and Mrs.
Emig made short reports on the re-
cent State conference. Mrs. Barnes
national vice chairman Of the Sons
and Daughters of the U. S. A, was
guest.
Judge Lynn Chapter met at the
home of Mrs. j. Milton Jester. 3542
Porter street. Assisting Mrs. Jester
were Mrs. Gauss. Mrs Marshall. Mrs.
Pagter, Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Williams.
Mrs Mayfield was elected to member
ship Plans were made for a card
party in April.
Patriots Memorial Chapter met at
1725 H street The hoStesSes were
Mrs. Florence M. Latin and Miss
Marie Butler. The regent, Mrs. Latin,
presided. The chapter voted $40 for
| the Summer camp of Sons and
Daughters of U. S. A, and S5 for
| Chapter House fund.
The chapter luncheon will be held
April l3. at the Parrot.
Dolly Madison Chapter met at the
home of Mrs. John M. Beavers, 1852
Columbia road. the regent, Mrs.
Josiah A. Van Orsdel, presiding. Assist
|
| bit, Mrs. Charles M. Irelan, Miss Abbie
Graves, Mrs. Richard Claughton. Miss
Jennie Graves, Miss Bertha Fletchall
and Mrs. Oliver Magruder.
Mrs. Henry Offterdinger announced
wall cabinet was presented to the
national society in honor of Mrs.
Beavers, national corresponding sec
retary and chairman of buildings and
grounds, at the March conference.
Chairman of national defense, Mrs
Rice W. Means, gave a paper on ma
tional defense. Mrs. Frank S. Ray of
the C. A. R. gave an original poem
and also told of the activities of the
Young Pioneers in New York.
Potomac Chapter met at the home
of Mrs. F. L. Barron, 3731 Van Ness
street, with Mrs. L. B. Gray, Miss May
Frey and Mrs. w. H. Wanamaker as
sisting. =. The regent. Mrs. Roy C.
Bowker, presided.
A letter was read acknowledging re-
ceipt of box of crochet cotton sent
by the chapter to Ellis Island The
regent appointed Nominating Com
mittee consisting of Mrs Daniel c.
Walser, Mrs. John F. Little and Miss
Georgia Hudson, to report at the
April meeting.
A paper. Historical Trees of Wash
ington," was read by Mrs. Daniel C.
Walser.
President Monroe Chapter met at
the home of Mrs. Jesse Ward, 1910
Biltmore street. The regent, Mrs. John
Knox Arnold presided.
Miss Laura Ruff, historian, reported
IN some hitherto unpublished notes
of President Monroe. Miss Louise
Bercaw spoke on Genealogical
Records"
Mrs. Harry Colfax Grove was the
guest speaker. her subject being
Constitution Hall and Genealogical |
Records" Mrs. Jesse Ward gave a |
resume of her recent trip through |
Panama and Central America.
Mrs. Hazel Brown Peers gave piano |
selections.
Continental Chapter was enter
tanned at Gatewood House, 2107 S !
oIlCCI, Wy Mis-. WlllldLil N hChdyy
assisted by Mrs. Sallie p Clarke. Miss
Amy K White, Miss Mary J. Ed
mands and Mrs. H. E. Middleton. !
Miss Edmands, the regent, presided |
at the meeting. The regent and Miss
A. M. Alexander reported on the State |
conference. The chapter welcomed as
an associate member, Mrs Mary Lo-
gan Tucker, whose membership is in
a Chicago chapter.
Mrs. Frederick W. Holt, chairman
of the District Of Columbia Commit
tee on Patriotic Literature for the
Blind, made an address. Greetings
from the William Henry Harrison
Chapter of Valparaiso, Ind, were pre-
sented by a guest Miss Carolyn Whit
lock.
Keystone Chapter was entertained
by Mrs. Charlotte Chambers. Miss
Emma Keithline and Miss May Lev
ers. A luncheon was served at l404
fal-