Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-07-14

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Corps, National Guard Armory.
Comdr Edward K. Inman, District
Of Columbia Department., Veterans of
Foreign Wars, accompanied by men,
bers Of his staff. paid an oficial visit
to Washington Post at It's meeting last
Monday night at Duffy's Sea Grill,
with Comdr. Walter F. Boehm presid-
ing.
Comdr Inman made an address in
which he outlined his testative plans
for increasing activities of the organ
ization here. Dept. Senior Vice
Comdr Stanley j. Hartman, Judge Ad-
vocate Philip F. higgins, Dept. Adjt.
Arthur c. Fowle and Chief Of Staff
William z. Marshall also made ad-
dresses.
Other guests included Past Dept.
Comdrs Charles B. Jennings and
Oscar w. Hollingsworth, Past. Comdr.
Albert w. Masters of Front Line Post,
Comdr. Sigmund Milbrandt Of Follow
Me Post and Harold Stanton, National
Council member Of the Military Order
Of the Cootie.
Dept. Comdr. Inman announced a
meeting Of his staff officers, post COM
manders and past department COM
manderS tomorrow night at 1903 Four
tenth street to formulate plans for
the administration Of the District OF
Columbia Department during the year
Archie Turner, a past commander
and officer OF the Department Of Viz
ginia, took the oath Of obligation in
Washington Post. D. K McConville
| and Edward F. Clark were appointed
to assist Ofhcer Of the Day Roy Reese
and Comdr Boehm at the Summer
camp of the Sons of Veterans Of
Washington Post, where two organized
troops of the boys will work and play
during their two weeks outing in
August. John J. Keehan, post advo-
cate, was instructed to incorporate
the Washington Post Club under the
laws of the District Of Columbia.
Edward K. 1nman, who was installed
as commander Of the District Of Co.
lumbia Department at the recent con-
vention, Is a graduate of Syracuse
University. He entered the service
of the United States May IA, 1917, and
was assigned to the 3rd Provisional
Training Regiment, Madison Barracks,
N. Y. He was appointed a first lieu
tenant Of Infantry August IS. 1917,
and served with the American Expedi-
tionary Forces from May 20, 1918, to
December 80 of the same year. While
on duty with Company NJ, 309th In
fantry, he was severely wounded in &C
ton August 8, 1918, at Bailleul-aux-
Gonzales. France. He was honorably
discharged February 81, 1920.
A native Of New York State, he
found on discharge that his disabili-
ties would prevent his pursuing his
study of medicine. He was employed
by the General Motors Export Co.,
New York City. but 1t was impossible
| for him to continue in the business
world because Of his severe physical
handicap.
| Coming to Washington in 1923,
Lieut.. Innan was attached to the
| legislative branch Of the Government
here. For eight years he remained in
the legislative department. His wide
acquaintance with members of Con-
greSs made him valuable to the legis-
lative committees Of veterans organ
izations. In 1891, Inman assumed a
position with the National Tribune
the Stars and Stripes. In March,
1882, he was made a vice president of
his organization and has since held
that position.
In addition to his active membership
in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he
Is o member Of the American Legion,
military Order of the World War and
the Disabled American Veterans of the
World War.
Capt William M. Barge presided at
the meeting of Peary Ship on July
8 at Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Club. Two new members were obi
gated. Chief Yeoman John GAL
lagher, o. S. NJ, now on duty in
Pacific waters, was unanimously
elected an honorary member by rea-
son Of his outstanding work in behalf
Of v. F. w. interests at large and of
Peary Ship in particular.
Final plans were adopted for par
ticipation in the next national v. F.
w. encampment, at New Orleans, and
funds were appropriated to defray
certain expenses of delegates attend
ing the encampment. Resolutions
were unanimously adopted for pres
entation before the national conven-
ton affecting principally Navy and
ex-Navy personnel. Past Capt. of
Peary Ship Charles Lofgren, now ma
tional secretary Of the Fleet Reserve
Association, pledged the support of
his organization to further the sue
cess Of the adopted resolutions when
considered by the national encamp-
ment.
Past Capt. Peter J. Roach, now
chairman Of the Entertainment Com
mittee, announced Peary Ship will
give moonlight excursion aboard the
steamer Potomac next Friday, leaving
at the foot Of Seventh street at pm.
The next regular meeting will be
held at Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
Club the night Of August Is.
A "shavetail scratch" was held Fri
day at the home of Frank Topsah.
Several entertainment features were
rendered for the Summer season.
Several Of the coolies will accom-
pany Front Line Post, No. 14O1, and
the Overseas Band, Drum and Bugle
Corps on q moonlight excursion to-
morrow on the steamer Potomac.
In recognition of the valuable serv-
Ices rendered the Veterans Of Foreign
Wars, Past Comdr. Phillip r. Belt of
Follow Me Post, was awarded q de-
partmental citation at the annual en-
campment held at the Hines Junior
High School.