The Washington times., 1936-05-16
PRIVATE POOLS
OPPOSED BY :
TAK0MA
By A. J. DRIsCOLL

SAooOSAeSOAOAA 4SNAASSAN
The Takoma Park Citizens AS.
ISOLATION, meeting last night in
the Takoma Branch Library, peti-
toned Congress to reject a bill
authorizing the Secretary Of the
Interior to enter into private con-
tracts for operation Of bathing
pools under his jurisdiction in the
District.
It was pointed out by Reed F.
Martin, the pools, along with
other activities are operated by a
public welfare association which
turned into the United States
Treasury during the last six
months $4,000 as miscellaneous
funds from accured profits above
operating expenses, after granting
free privileges to needy children,
which members of the association
felt would not be granted by a
conceSsionaire.
Benning Airport Favored
President Walter Trey was di-
rected to appoint a committee to
oppose the bill at hearing called
by Representative Norton for
Monday at 10 o'clock in the Dis
trict committee room.
A report from David T. BloSe,
was adopted recommending the
Benning site for q municipal air
port in preference to all other
sites.
Resolutions were adopted ex-
pressing appreciation to DR.. Fred
L. Lewton retiring as mayor Of
Takona Park, Md, and the town
council in appreciation Of services
rendered the community.
Trey Selected President
Mr.. Trey was reelected president.
Other officers chosen were l.. r..
Grabill, first vice president; Mrs.
Mary I,amond White, second vice
president; Chester C. Waters, Sec
rotary, and DR.. Guy Clinton, treas
urer. Mr.. Trey and Mr.. Martin
wee named delegates to the Fede-
alton Of Citizens Associations.
Addressing the meeting on "City
Blight" william A. Roberts, peo-
pies council, listed seven causes
that were responsible for destruc-
ton Of real estate values, includ-
ing effective coming ordinances
ana regulations, sales to persons
whose habits and standards OF
life are not compatible with the
first owners, inadequate financing
and absence Of civic cooperation
by the residents Of similar neigh
hoods.
Oppose RezOning Plan
At its final meeting Of the
season, held last night at the
Industrial Home School, the
Glover Park Citizens Association
passed resolutions opposing recon
ing Of W Street, between Thirty
Ninth and Fortieth Streets, that
would permit erection Of apart
ment houses.
President Myron r. walker was
directed to appoint special COM
mittee to study and report on the
proposed extension of Benton
Street west of Wisconsin Avenue.
Resolutions were adopted oppoS-
ing an application for a liquor
license in the 2400 block Of Thirty
fourth st. N. w.
The Southeast washington Bust
ness Mems Association will hold
its second annual moonlight
excursion Monday night on the
Wilson Line steamer, City OF
Washington, leaving Seventh
Street wharf at $3.50 o'clock.
Special entertainment will be
provided by the Boys Club OF
Washington. Arthur Schaffer,
chairman of the entertainment
committee, announced a door
prize will be awarded.
Meetings Next Week
The following citizens associa.
lions will meet next week.
Monday night-Lincoln Park,
Bryan School; West End, Third
police precinct station; Sixteenth
Street Heights, A. r. Shepherd
School.
Tuesday night-Petworth Pet
worth School.
Wednesday night-Chevy Chase,
E. v. Brown School; Connecticut
Avenue, All Souls Church Parish
Hall; Dahlgren Terrace, Crosby
Noyes School; Sixteenth Street
Highlands, Brightwood School;
South Washington, Fourth police
precinct station.
Friday night-Anacostia, Ma
sonic Temple, Fourteenth and U
Streets Southeast; Citizens Forum
of Columbia Heights. Powell