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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
TRAFFIC Spoilers
0PPOSEDBYBR0WN
Police Head Cites Failure Of
Plan Employed Two
Years Ago.

The proposal of q member OF the
Dupont Circle Citizens Association to
revive the system Of citizen trafnc
"spotters," similar to the secret hun
dred," but with the power to carry the
violator to court, failed to meet with
the approval of Chief Of Police Ernest
w. Brown and officials Of the American
Automobile Association.
When Major Brown was asked by a
newspaper man what he thought OF
the suggestion he stated that in his
opinion it would not be advisable as
the secret hundred" was not success
full in its stvempt to curb traf1ic mis-
demeanors two years ago. He said as
for clothing the citizens with power
to bring the violators into court, as
suggested by William c. Baldwin Of
the Citizens Association, it would be
impossible 20 do so under the present
laws. II citizen witnesses any one
violating the law, he continued, he may
secure warrant against the party and
testify in court in the case.
The. suggestion was made to William
A. Van Duzer, director of the Depart
ment of Vehicles and Trafhc, Monday
when he addressed the Dupont Circle
Citizens Association on the traffic
conditions of this city. When Baldwin
offered the suggestion many of the
members, both men and women, an
nounced they were willing 10 60 to
court to testify If the idea was accept
able. Van Duzer told the group that
the matter would have to be placed be-
fore the police chief. Up to date
Maj. Brown has not received a COM
munication from the civic body on the
matter.
Although the citizens did not take
any definite action on the proposal, 1t
may be presented to the District Com
missioners by an individual.
incidentally, this is the second time
recently that Van Duzer has received
q similar suggestion. The other was
received from a Government official
who suggested that 500 citizens be
named as spoilers" Van Duzer
would not commit himself on the Ques-
ton when asked If it would meet with
his approval.
When the secret hundred" was in
operation the cost was great deal
more than the Police Department
could pay for such service.
An official Of the American Automo-
bile Association stated that mo matter
how serious the problem it does not
warrant the establishment Of an
unofncial superintendent oligarchy,
with all its possibilities Of malicious
spying on neighbors. injustices and
haphazard punishment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
With the Associations
Dupont Circle Suggests Traffic ''Vigaantes."
Forest Hills Seeks Librmy-19 Meetings
Scheduled for the Week ahead.

three eight-hour shifts for flremen.
Manor Park-Held community pa.
rade to awaken civic interest.
Georgetown Progressives-Deplored
voteless plight Of District citizens and
reafIirmed its Endorsement of national
representation; expressed regrets at
retirement Of Roberts; approved DR..
George G. Ruhland's health program
Oldest Inhabitants-Opposed any
increase In gasoline taxes.
Friendship-Discussed transit prob
lens on Wisconsin avenue and . pro-
posed cross-town bus system.
CIVIC CALENDAR.
THE following citizens associations
are scheduled to meet this week:
Monday, November 3.
Congress Heights, 8 PM, Congress
Heights School.
Hillcrest, 8 PM, East Warrington
Heights Baptist Church.
Kalorama, 8 pm, 234S Ashmead
place.
Michigan Park. 8 pm, Bunker Hill
School.
Northeast. 8 pm, Ludlow School.
Park View, 8 pm, Park View
Platoon School.
Piney Branch, 3 pm, Roosevelt
High School
Stanton Park. 8 pm. Peabody
School.
Tuesday, November ..
Burleith, pm, Gordon Junior
High School.
Cathedral Heights Cleveland Park,
8 pm, st. Adams Church Parish
Hall.
Columbia Heights. 8 pm, Fourth
Presbyterian Church.
North Randle Community, 3 pm,
Free Methodist Church.
Randle Highlands, 8 pm, 2407
Minnesota avenue southeast.
Summit Park. 8 pm, East Wash
ington Heights Baptist Church.
Wednesday, November 10.
American University Park, 8 pm,
Hurst Hall, American University.
Benning, 8 pm, Odd Fellows Hall.
Rhode Island Avenue, 8 pm, Wood
ridge Sub-branch Library.
Friday, November IL.
Brightwood, pm, Paul Junior
High School.
Saturday, November Is.
Mount Pleasant. 8 PM. Mount
Pleasant Branch Library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
CONDUIT ROAD BODY
PLANS ZONING FIGHT
President Says Citizens Want
Area Maintained Strictly in
Residential A" Class.

This Winter the Conduit Road Citi-
zens' Association will continue its fight
to keep its area zoned residential "a"
restricted, Charles E. s. Rich, presi-
dent, has announced.
A few lots along Conduit road al
ready are zoned commercial and sew.
eral stores have been erected there,
but the association will oppose at
tempts to commercialize additional
lots. Rich said. Only last year 1t was
successful in opposing an application
for rezoning to permit the erection Of
row houses or FLATS"
The coming question was one Of the
first considered by the association
after it was formed, and it was in 1928
that members succeeded In having
their section put into the restricted
zoning class. The broad policy has
been to make Conduit road area an
ideal residential community, with q
minimum Of commercial activity, and
have it held up as a model for the
rest Of the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
FORTY AND EIGHT

Forty and Fighters Of the District
will assist the Eight ana Forty, the
women's patriotic organization. in
spreading Christmas cheer among the
Capitals needy. Contributions Of
canned goods and other staples will
be solicited from members Of Grand
Voiture 174. and the voyageurs will
Aid the Eight and Forty In the dis
tribution of food baskets during the
Yuletide. Plans will be completed at
the next promenade Of the District
Voiture at the Portner November 20.
Members Of La Societe des Qua
rante Hommes ct HUT Chevaux are
looking forward to the annual New
Year eve party to be held at the May
flower Hotel Grand Conducteur Cas-
sard G. Schroth. chairman Of the cele-
bration, Is receiving mail applications
for reservations at 1923 Gales street
northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
PLAN MASS MEETING
TO GET THROUGH BUS
Kenilworth and East WASHINGTON
Citizens Urged to Unite by
Mrs, Mabel Hubbell.

Plans to hold a joint meeting of
the citizens and Parent-Teacher AS
ISOLATION Of Kenilworth, Benning and
East Washington Heights are being
made by Mrs. Mabel Hubbell, sixth
division representative of the Parent
Teacher Association, to secure q
through bus from the Kenilworth
School to the Anacostia Junior-Senior
High School.
Mrs. Hubbell, who is also secretary
of the Kenilworth Citizens Associ-
alton, said that the citizens of the
Kenilworth area have been before the
Public Utilities Commission on the
matter, but have not received action.
The children, she said, have to make
several changes at dangerous points
before they reach the school,
The date of the meeting will be
announced in the near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
LISTS
BUDGET REQUESTS
School, Recreation and Fire
Equipment Needs Are
Stressed.

The addition Of several items to the
1898 District budget to supply more
educational and recreational facilities
in the Tenleytown area. and also to re-
place outmoded fire-fighting equip
ment, has been asked by the Friend
ship Citizens Association. The re-
quests were made by Samuel j. Flick
niger, president. in a letter to the
Commissioners. which was approved
by the association.
Heading the list of requested items
is one of $135, 900 for a new branch
library to be constructed at Wiscon-
sin avenue and Albemarle street. and
100000 for a night school at either
Woodrow Wilson or Western High
School. The association called atten-
ton to the great distance pupils in
the western section of the city must
travel to reach the two available night
schools, Central and Mckinley and
pointed out that both these schools
are so overcrowded that an additional
school is necessary to take care of all
those wishing to attend.
Suggest Western as Site.
Other civic organizations in West
ern Washington have made requests
for a night school, but most of them
suggest that 1t be held at Western as
it is more centrally located.
The association also asked that a
community center be established at
Woodrow Wilson. and that the gym
nasium be used for boys club activi-
ties. The Chevy Chase and American
University Park Citizens Associations
have joined in this request.
Included in the recreational re-
quests are several proposed improve
ments to the Janney School Play
ground. A drainage system is needed
and new equipment should be added,
Flickinger claims. He hopes that the
playground will be made into a model
for the city, and that q wading pool,
tennis courts, slides, see-saws and
swings will be placed there and
protective fence built around it.
Old Equipment Cited.
The fire-f1ghting equipment which
the association hopes to obtain Is for
No. 20 Engine Company and No. II
Truck Company. both located in the
same house in the 1900 block of Wis
consin avenue. In a recent report on
the condition of the equipment, c. D.
Franks, association vice president,
stated that one piece of apparatus Is
20 years old and that other pieces are
over 10. The policy Of the Fire De-
partment has been to put new ap-
paratus in the downtown sections and
to send the older pieces into the
outlying districts, he claimed. TAX
ing this into account, the association
requested that the old equipment in
service In their community be replaced
with new, modern apparatus, and that
no more used trucks and engines be
placed there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
Unused Powers for
Liquor Control.

A CTION of the Acting Secretary
Of War in overriding the
commandant of Walter Reed Army
Hospital and urging the A. B. c.
Board TO disregard the protest and
grant a liquor license has at
tracted considerable unfavorable
attention, and criticism. The en-
tire question Of restriction of the
granting of licenses near Army and
Navy posts in the District has been
opened by the board. Members of
citizens associations in some of
these neighborhoods claim to be
able to see no reason for the board
changing its policy just because
one politician brings pressure to
bear.
Another case of pressure came
to light the past week when a GER
tain Senator, good friend of the
District. sought of the Board of
Education q withdrawal of its
protest against the granting of a
AAH4oA AANCAAoC llGdl I4lC
and Roosevelt High Schools. The
school board declined to do as the
Senator wished.
In both of these cases there was
strong opposition by the citizens
associations in addition to the hos
pital and school authorities to the
granting of the licenses in question
Several residence sections have
found it necessary to repeatedly
take up the fight against the grant
ing OF such licenses In their neigh
borhoods. Citizens associations
have found that eternal vigilance is
truly the price of liberty from the
presence in their neighborhoods of
these Objectionable places. The
process is repeated over and over
again.
Many hold the Commissioners
responsible for the nuisance of
having to fight these battles over
and over again. The law gives the
Commissioners the authority, by
regulations, to establish zones and
districts in which licenses shall
not be granted. This provision
was q concession to the civic
groups which sought some kind
OF local option by neighborhood
and the restoration of certain dry
areas which had existed for many
years prior to the passage of the
Sheppard dry law.
The Takoma, D. c., Citizens As
ISOLATION took the lead in urging
the Commissioners to make use of
this power, but they declined to
do it. The restrictions against the
granting of licenses to sell alco-
holic beverages within definite es-
tabGshed limits from the Navy
Yard, Marine Barracks and other
such places were enacted as a
result of experience, and many
citizens, upon the repeal of prohi-
bition, expressed q desire to have
them retained under the new
order. Among the organizations
there is a decided sentiment that
the Commissioners, by at last ex-
ercising the power conferred on
them by the A. B. c. law, should
relieve them of the necessity of q
continuous fight against the inva-
sion of their home sections by
such establishments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
GOAL OF 10 YEARS
SEEN BY CITIZENS
Michigan Park Head Sees
Early Completion of
Turkey Thicket.

The Turkey Thicket Community
Center, the main object Of the Michi-
gan Park Citizens Association for the
last 10 years, Is now on the list Of
assured civic improvements for the
District, according to John J. Hurley.
president Of the association.
An appropriation Of $4,000 was
secured and work was begun on the
project In August, 1885. When the
work was first begun only 20 men
were assigned to the initial project
of building . storm sewer on the
area. The Michigan Park group pro-
tested vigorously and subsequently
the force has been increased to 80
odd men.
The storm sewer has been cor-
pleted and the force has been oc.
cupied with rough grading and filling
in the space allotted for the play
ground and recreational area. The
smoothing and topeoil work u ex-
pected to begin in the next week.
which will complete the groundwork
Of the project.
Although the existing appropria-
ton of $50, 900 has not been entirely
exhausted, an additional appropria-
ton has been asked. The Michigan
Park Association has passed various
proposals asking more funds on the
grounds that the present allotment
will only cover the groundwork and
will not provide for . field house
and playground facilities. The group
believe the appropriation will be
forthcoming in the near future.
Senator William H. King Of Utah,
chairman Of the Senate District Com
mittee. has aided the two groups.
Michigan Park and Brookland, In
their effort to secure an adequate
playground in their section of the
northeast area, and the citizens of
these areas believe he will use his
influence in securing suficient funds
to complete the project. Senator King
personally asked the original Appro-
priations Committee to approve an
allotment for this purpose and the
citizens think that he will approve
the request for the necessary add
tional funds.
If the necessary funds are forth
coming without undue delay President
Hurley of the Michigan Park group
believes the center will be completed
by the Spring of 1887, giving a play
ground and Community Center facili-
ties to the hundreds of children In
the Michiean Park and Brookland
areas.
After 10 years Of letters to officials,
briefs, resolutions and the exertion
of political influence. the Michigan
Park Association is gratified at the
work on this project and has con-
graduated the Brookland group on
their effort and cooperation in this
civic betterment In theirs and the
Brookland's areas,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
K. OF c. PLANNING
FOR CELEBRATION
3Sth Anniversary Will Be Marked
at Club House on
November Is.

Grand Knight Joseph A. O'Connell
of Carroll Council. knights of Column
bus, presided at meeting Tuesday
evening in the club house. Plans were
announced by Joseph B. Mccain that
all members of the order and pro-
spective members will be invited to
attend the thirty-eighth anniversary
celebration at the club house Novem-
| Der 18 at s:15 O'Clock. Professional
talent, refreshments and dancing.
Very Rev. Aloysius j. Hogan will de-
liver the third in his series of public
discourses this evening in st. Mat
thew's Church. His subject will be
What Are Indulgences?"
Washington General Assembly,
Fourth Degree, will give a donation
party November % from to o'clock
for the benefit of the Little Sisters of
the Poor, Third and H streets north.
east. Gifts Of clothing. money, nom
perishable foods and linens will be
received at the local club house for this
affair. DR.. George r. Ellis is in charge.
Washington Council will meet Tues
day evening, with Capt. Julian T.
Cromelin, grand knight, in the chair.
Potomac Council will meet tomor-
row evening, with Grand knight
Charles J. Considine presiding.
District Deputy Francis A. McCann
announced joint first and second
degree of the order will be exemplified
the first week in December.
Frank J. Rafferty,. faithful navi-
gator of Washington General As
sembly, Fourth Degree, will preside
at meeting at the Mayfiower Hotel
November is at $50 o'clock. Fol-
lowing the meeting there will be the
annual Thanksgiving party for mem. q
bers. A prominent speaker will adj
dress the group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08

Note: Should responder hold q good
five-card suit Zone headed by two OF
the top honors) or any six-card suit,
he may add one point to his high card
value. With . good six-card suit, he
may add two points.
This looks like q lot to memorize,
and yet It Is really very simple. For
example, look at the raises Of one no.
trump. With 10 points you bid four
no trump 90 tricks; with II points
you, bid i've no trump I'll tricks;
With IL points you bid six no trump
az tricks); or, IN other words, you
simply contract for the same number
Of tricks - your point count.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
BUSINESS MEMS BODY
URGED IN CHEVY CHASE
Committee Of Association Consid-
ers idea Urged in Current
Periodical of Community.

The formation Of q merchants or
business mems association on upper
Connecticut avenue under auspices OF
the Chevy Chase Citizens Association
Is being considered by a committee
appointed at the last meeting by Ed
win s. Hege, association president.
An item In the current issue Of the
Chevy Chase News, the associations
official organ, suggests that such an
organization could be of service
through Cooperation with the Citi-
zens' Association in the home spirit
Of keeping notwithstanding store
fronts. street lighting for the Christi
mas holidays and the many other
items which are Of benefit to the COM
muuity,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
RICHMOND PARK BODY
PLANS REORGANIZATION
President Clark Announces Meet.
ing to Be Held Thursday,
November 10.

A reorganization meeting of the
Richmond Park Citizens Association
at 3508 Quebec street will be held
Thursday, November 10, President q.
e. Clark announces.
Because of lack of civic interest the
association did not function regularly
during the past season, however, Clark
declared, efforts will be renewed to
formulate q comprehensive program
of needed local improvements to bring
the members out.
Other items to come before the
group include action on resolution
opposing one-man street cars, action
on resolution relative to the ONCE Of
peoples counsel and discussion Of
trafhc problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
WEEKLY REVIEW.

r EvIEW of the civic week from
Thursday, october 20, to Thurs
day. November s.:
Citizens Association of Takoma,
D. C.-Condemned alleged interfer-
ence by Federal ofiicias with duties
of the District Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board in issuing local
licenses; opposed diversion of gaso-
line taxes into other funds; opposed
increased taxes on motor vehicle
owners or operators; expressed regret
at retirement and appreciation OF
services Of William A. Roberts as
peoples counsel.
Dupont Circle-Suggested to Trafiic
Director William A. Van Duzer that
citizens committee, with power to
carry trafic violators to court, be
formed.
Forest Hills-Named Mrs. Wilbur
La Roe to study plans for securing a
library to serve this and nearby areas.
Kenilworth-Urged continuance of
the office of peoples counsel; approved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
TRADE BODY T0SEE.
ELECTRIC EXHIBIT.
Fourteen New Conventions
Are Obtained for D. C.,
Two for December.

For the first time since the depres-
sion the Westinghouse Electric Co.
plans to repeat one Of its electrical
demonstrations here for the Board Of
Trade at the November meeting, to
be held at the Willard Hotel Novem-
Der 20.
The same company . few years ago
staged such . show here.
DR.. L. Warrington Chubb. director
Of research for the Westinghouse Co.,
will be the chief speaker. discussing
Industrial Progress Through Science
and Research" Dr.. Phillips Thomas,
also Of the company, will also make an
address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-08
RESERVE OFFICERS
ON ACTIVE DUTY
Lieut.. Col. Bynum K, Cash Among
Those at Sd Corps Head.
quarters.

Several Reserve officers from the
District and vicinity began on Mo-
Vember /, at Sd Corps Area head
quarters in Baltimore, IA days of &C
tive duty training. They include
Lieut.. Coils. Bynum X. Cash, Philip
6. Murphy; Mai. Raymond o. Eliason
and Capts. John H. Simmons. DON
aid L. DeMuth, Raymond S. Holt,
Martin Leatherman and Jefferson D.
Wright.
District officers have been assigned
Is follows: Second Lieuts. William H.
Downs and William T. Carpenter, jr..
having been relieved from assignment
TO the 80th Division, have been re-
lieved from assignment to the 320th
Infantry. Capt. Jefferson c. Davis
has been relieved from assignment to
the 31sth Infantry. Col. William I.
Lee, having been transferred to the
inactive Reserve, has been relieved
from assignment to the 305th En-
gineers.
Local quartermasters will hold
their conference at headquarters to-
morrow evening. Maj. S. I. Zeidner
will discuss supply and logistics and
the recent maneuvers held in Michi-
gan. On Tuesday evening Infantry,
Coast Artillery and Air Corps officers
meet. Following a map reading prob
lem, conducted by Lieut.. Gilbert q
training film will be shown to the
320th Infantry conference. The So
hutton OF tactical problems will be
the subject of the Coast Artillery con-
ference, which will be conducted by
Col. Newton. The Department of
Commerce radio facilities, safety reg
ulations, airline safety agreements,
ETC., will be discussed at the Air Corps
conference.
Military Intelligence officers will
meet Wednesday evening. Maj. Tru-
man Smith, recently on duty as mill
tary attache in Germany, will discuss
Germany. Engineers and members
OF the 1320th Service Unit will hold
their conference Thursday evening.
Capt. L. d. Clay will discuss employ
ment of combat engineers (map prob
lem). A unit instructor Of the Balti-
more Reserve units will conduct the
l300th Service Unit conference Fri
day evening.