The Washington times., 1937-03-06
LODGE BLASTS
FISCAL STUDY
REPORT
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Association Editor

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The Federation of Citizens Asso-
Citations was mainly responsible in
having Congress appoint the ia
cobs Committee on fiscal relations
but he found no one to approve its
findings, Thomas E. Lodge, FEEDER
alton president, told members OF
the Chillum Heights Citizens Asso-
citation at a meeting last night in
the John r. Keene School.
Lodge pointed out that for some
unknown reason the District was
not represented on the committee,
but the report, he continued, had
the effect Of educating our people
to the unsatisfactory fiscal rela-
tions between the Federal Govern
ment and the District Government.
The federation, he asserted, by
unusual committee work and CO.
operation with Congressional lead
ers, was responsible for the pass
age Of the last District Appropria-
tion bill when it appeared hope
leSSly tied up in conference.
Next to Vote
He referred to organized citi-
zenry as the nearest thing this
city has to suffrage, because it was
not limited to any special project,
but represented every cross section
Of the city.
He announced the Commission
er's committee of 18 had elected
E. Barrett Prettyman, former cor
poration council, as chairman, and
as member of that body he would
insist on the District Building be-
ing brought to a high point of
efficiency so that tax payers got
the service they were paying for.
Mr.. Lodge disclosed there are
many in the District who, through
ignorance or otherwise, pay no per-
sonal tax. This, however, is being
gradually corrected since officials
have been accorded access to in
come tax returns.
Another speaker was H. Miles
Eroh, in charge Of the local Volun-
teerS of America, who outlined a
plan to absorb unemployment
listed with charitable agencies by
having each citizens association
canvas their neighborhood for odd
jobs which these agencies would
be called upon to fill. The matter
was referred for consideration at
the May meeting.
RerOuting Opposed
On motion by Cyrus T. Bright,
the association opposed routing
the Chillum Heights buses down
Ninth Street, and recommended
that Vermont Avenue be used in
stead.
Joseph Whelan was elected to
fill the office of secretary.
President H. M. Dixon, an
nounced the appointment of the
following committee chairmen
Membership, Mrs. Dora C. Leizear
schools, o. N. Forrest; streets and
sidewalks, Einar Christensen; zon
ing, DR.. Stewart M. Grayson;
parks, Arthur w. Cline; fire and
police. w. A. Myers; public util
tiles, Mr.. Bright; lights and mails
M. F. Finan; health and santa
ton, DR.. Ross Taggert; legislation,
Mr.. Whelan; sewers and water,
Thomas w. JOY; entertainment
Fred G. Orsinger; refreshments,
Mrs. w. B. McConchie.
Entertainment was furnished by
groups from the community.
The following citizens associa.
tions will meet next week.
Monday Night-Hillcrest, East
Washington Heights Baptist; Kalo-
rama, 2345 Ashmead Pl, address by
Ray H. Everett, executive secre-
tary, D. c. Social Hygiene Society;
Park View, Park View School,;
Piney Branch, Roosevelt High
School: Stanton Park, Peabody
School; Northeast washington,
Ludlow School.
Tuesday Night-Burleith, Cor
don Junior High School; North
Randle Community, Free Meth
odist Church, Minnesota Avenue
and F Street Southeast; Randle
Highlands, 2407 Minnesota Ave.
S. E.: Summit Park, East Wash
ington Heights Baptist Church.
Wednesday Night-Rhode Island