The Washington times., 1937-03-17
CITIZENS FLAY
BUSN0ISESIN
EARLYH0URS
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Association Editor

Aroused by the din Of early
morning buses disturbing resi-
dents SlumberS on Buchanan
Street Northwest, the Petworth
Citizens Association last night ap-
proved the appointment Of a COM
mite to confer with the Public
Utilities Commission and officials
Of the Capital Traction Company
in an effort to correct the situa-
ton.
Residents Of Buchanan Street,
from Eighth to Fourteenth Street,
complained that as early as 6:l5
a. m. the rumbling Of the buSseS
was so loud that sleep was next to
impossible.
Not only was sleep lost,
the complaints stated, but vibra-
tions from the busSes caused cell
ings and walls to crack. The COM
plants were cited by G. C. Hinck-
lev, who offered y resolution au-
thorizing the committee.
An investigation already has
been launched by the Public Utlll-
ties Commission as a result OF In
dependent complaints.
The buses, during early hours,
do not run on regular routes, but
travel over the street from the
bus terminal at Fourteenth and
Buchanan Streets to Eighth Street,
where they go into service on the
regular routes.
Horse Racing Opposed
The west End Citizens Associa-
tion last night gave unanimous
Endorsement to a resolution by A.
e. Barber, secretary, opposing
lesaliaztion OF horse racing in the
District.
It was argued that legalization
would bring to the District an un-
desirable element Of track follow
ers, and would encourage Samb-
ling.
The association also opposed the
Jacobs committees fiscal rela'
tions report because Of its discrimi-
nation against the District IN
favor of the Federal Government
in maintenance appropriations.
Opposition also was registered to
diversion of any part of the gaso-
line tax fund from highway pur.
poses. Additional funds were asked
for the Fire Department to re-
place antiquated equipment. An
appropriation of $4,000 was rec
commended for planting and tree
replacement.
The meeting was held in Kid
ders Hall, 822 Twentieth st. N. W..
with Robert D. Lyons presiding.
New Group Fought Over
Almost the entire meeting oi
the Southeast Council Of Citizens
Association last night was giver
to considering an application IRON
the neWly-formed Congress Heights
Improvement Citizens Association
for admission Of its delegates al
members.
Admission was opposed by E. j
Read, president Of the Congress
Heights Citizens Association, on
the ground that the new organiZa
ton had been formed within the
territory of his association. DR.
E. E. Richardson, former presi
dent of Mr.. Reads group, and now
a member of the new association
appealed for admission.
On motion by C. A. Barker, Ran
die Highlands, it was decided thai
the new association, after a three
month period of meetings, agar
should apply for membership.
The council, by unanimous vote
pledged support to the Boys Club
organized in the vicinity OF Seven
teenth Street and MaSsachuSett
Avenue, Southeast.
Dinner Planned
The Federation Of Business Men
Associations will hold its month";
dinner meeting tomorrow at 6:3
pm. at the Hamilton Hotel. jaime
e. Pixlee, athletic director an
head football coach at Georg
Washington University, will di'
cuss the value Of a physical edit
cation to the business man.
Amendments giving the genera
council Of the federation the righ
to vote, and making all past pres
dents honorary active member
will be acted upon. Theodore
Grape. president, will preside.