Evening star., 1936-07-05
COMMUNISM HELD
PROPERASSTUDY.
Takoma Park CeIebrators
Told of Ruggedness OF
U. Principles.
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TAxOMA PARK, Md, July A.
teaching Of the real meaning OF COM
rnunism and what it stands for to
school children. by American teachers,
was strongly advocated by Leo A.
Rover, former United. States district
attorney of Washington, in an ad-
dress here today in connection with
the independence day community cele-
bration.
In reminding his audience that he
stood on the soil of one of the l3 orig
inal States. in which Maryland played
an important part, he told OF the
struggle of the forefathers and sever
ance from British-ties and OF the fun-
damental principles set forth in the
Declaration of independence, which
we're vital to the future Of America
at the present time.
This is no place for those who are
trying to overthrow our Government.
Our school children should be taught
what communism is and not keep
them in a closet. I believe our
charges should be taught the real
meaning Of communism by our Amer
ican teachers and they will join our
adults in condemning it."
Asitators Flayed.
Rover flayed the agitators of today
and referred to the numerous 'isms"
that are plaguing the Government.
He referred to that part of the Decla-
ration, that all men are created
equal" and how it was one of the
most abused principles in every day
application. In this liberty-loving
America, he said there should be no
discrimination because of race, creed
or social standing, and cited condi-
tions in foreign countries where per-
secution and discrimination take place
daily. where relationships have been
set up.
God has been good to America"
continued the speaker, "and has al
ways had the right men in all of our
crises. We have many problems
throughout our country today and
these should be settled in truly Amer
lean manner, by displaying wisdom
and courage, like the people of our
early days. We must be loval to our
country with equal freedom to all and
rededicate ourselves today that the
deeds of those of eight score years ago
will not have failed in America"
The patriotic exercises, one of the
features of the celebration, took place
at Philadelphia and Maple avenues
which was the disbanding point of the
Subdivision parade in the morning
Capt. Harold w. Orcutt presided
After a selection by the United States
Army Band. Rev. R. Paul Schearrer
pronounced the invocation, and Walter
Trey, general chairman of the Cele-
bration Committee, made a brief ad-
dress. Solos were rendered by Miss
Clara Mae Tarbett. accompanied by
the band. A large American flag was
raised on a pole adjoining the speak
er's stand, while Boy and Girl Scouts
saluted, repeated the pledge, and the
Army Band played THE Star Spangled
Banner"
Sketch Presented.
A patriotic sketch was staged, with
characters representing Betsy Ross
George Washington, his two aides
and Francis Scott Key and the first
American flag. The benediction was
by Rev. w. H. Pinkerton. A folk
dance was given by costumed group
from the j. Enos Ray School, under
the direction of Mrs. Marguerite W.
Hobbs.
A silver medal was awarded to A. E.
Greeley of Washington for the best
costume in the parade in the morn
ing. Greeley, who is feet inches,
and said to be the talleSt man in the
National Capital, was attired as
Uncle Sam" and marched at the
head of the first division. Nick's Deli
catessen Store, with a float represent
ing one of the signers of the Declara-
ton of Independence in costume at a
writing table, was awarded the prize
for the best float, and to the J. Enos
Ray School a medal for the largest
number of marchers in line The medal
was accepted by Mrs. Hobbs, princi-
pal Of the school. The medals were
presented by Caesar L. Aiello, who
was assisted in the judging by Mrs.
c. E. Phillips and Thomas w. Joy.
The parade was headed by police
escorts from Prince Georges County,
Montgomery County and the District,
local officials, veterans OF all wars,
civic clubs and organizations. E..
Brook Fetty was grand marshal of the
parade, with George B. Kissinger, as
sistant marshal.