The Washington times., 1936-09-22
STENGLE ASKS
MEMBERSHIP
CAMPAIGN
BY ]. EARLE MOSER


adjourning the recent convention
in Detroit, Col. Charles I. STEM
gle newly elected president Of
the American Federation Of Gov
eminent Employees, today asked
every member of the organiza-
ton to join in nationwide
drive for greater strength.
Pointing out that an economy
wave in the Seventy-fifth Con-
gress has been predicted by lead
ers on the Hill and that he
would like to be able to report
a double membership for the past
year to the American Federation
of Labor convention in Tampa,
Fla, November Is, he said:
During the short period of our con-
ventIOn IN Detroit, when 1t became neces-
ssTy to eliminate certain elements from
our membership, our office In Washing
ton was reporting an increase OF over
500 new members. To me, this shows
very healthy situation, but II we are to
be as successful IS we desire during the
coming session of Congress, we ought to
make It possible to greatly increase our
membership: which now numbers more
II wonder II each one Of You won't
help me to build the A. F. G. e: to a
much greater size during the coming 30
days? am to go to the great American
Federation Of Labor convention to be held
in Tampa, Fla, on November 15, as your
representative. At that time shall seek,
and 1 am sure secure, the whole-hearted
support Of that great organization behind
our legislative program: l should like,
however, to be able to tell that vast as.
Semblage that we have more than doubled
our membership during the past year.
This can be accomplished II each one of
you will make 1t his or her business to 90
out and secure at least one new member
for MS. If you will do that, l feel that 1
can assure you successful year. For
while numbers don't count everything,
they do greatly add to our strength when
it comes to advancing your cause. would
personally appreciate 1t If when you Sc
cure that new member you would drop
me q postal card, telling me about It SO
that may know that You are doing all
you can to help make the A. F. G. e. the
great organization it has right to be.
Congressman Ramspeck. chairman Of
the House Committee on Civil Service,
told us at the convention that economy
was again on its way into the Capitol.
Surely, every emplOye in your office
wants to do his or her part toward meet.
ing that issue manfully, truthfully and
sincerely. Therefore, urge upon them to
do their bit in that direction"
Greeting all members with the
promise Of fair administration re-
CARELESS of the location or size of
the lodge, he thanked those who
voted for him at the recent cleo
ton, saying:
CATER spending II most strenuous days
in Detroit where our fifth annual con.
venti0n was held, as well as q cOnven.
ton of the American Federation of State,
County and Municipal Employees, q sub
sidiary body to our own, / have returned
to Washington and am again at head
quarters, but in a different capacity from
that which occupied when / left this
city for Detroit.
fourths of the delegates Of our cOnven.
ton, was chosen as your national presi-
dent and leader for the coming year.
assure you that I very deeply appreciate
as the confidence repOsed in me, but at
the same time fully realize the tremen-
dous responsibilities placed upon my
shoulders.
II shall endeavor at all times during
the coming year to serve you just as
faithfully as 1 know how. regardless Of
the size Of your lodge or the location in
than half Of my votes came from the
held, in addition to the large vote re-
ceiyed from delegates representing lodges
In the District of Columbia, 1 want to be
known during my term of office simply
rs the president Of ALL regardless Of
geographical outlines. and I shall so act
to the best of my ability"
Congratulations
News of Colonel Stengle's ele-
walton to the presidency of the
American Federation of Govern
ment Employees brought the fol-
lowing telegram from Commits
sioner George E. Allen:
Congratulations on your cleo
ton; the District of Columbia
is proud of you"
Colonel Stengle was active dur
ing the past with one of the A. F.
G. ELS D. c. lodges. He also re-
ceived congratulations from Rich
mond B. Keech, vice chairman
Of the Public Utilities Commission,
and W. W. NARROW, cashier of the
Second National Bank.