The Washington times., 1938-06-24
CIVIC SOCIETY
TO INVESTIGATE
D, C, BOND ISSUE
Arthur Smith Asserts
More Revenue Vital
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Associations Editor

A comprehensive investigation
and report by its secretary was or
dered by the Central Business
Mems Association, at its weekly
meeting yesterday, on Commits
sioner Hazen's proposal for $25,-
100000 bond issue for the District.
The associations attention was
called to the proposal by Louis /:
Obergh. secretary. who opposed
any bond issue on the ground 1t
would mean an increase in taxes.
He was supported by Joe High and
others.
FAVORED BOND ISSUE
Arthur Clarendon Smith. for
rner president, favored the idea Of
q bond issue, and declared addi-
tionsl funds must be raised in ad-
, dition to the revenue obtained
from taxes. if the city is to
progress and have unsatisfactory
traffic conditions eliminated. He
predicted construction of subwayS
would be a reality within 10 years.
Mrs. Estelle Whiting was named
committee chairman to cooperate
with the Federation of Business
Mems Association, planning an
cutting to Colonial Beach, July H..
Francis st. Austell, a speaker
representing the Com m unity
Chest, told Of how funds collected
BY the chest were apportioned.
The meeting was held at the Har-
rinston Hotel, with William j..
Mileham presiding.
SEEK STOP SIGN
The Northeast Business Mems
Association. at brief meeting last
night in the Northeast Branch
American Security and Trust Com
pany. also voted to probe Commis-
sioner Hazen's proposed bond Is
sue. as to how the payment may
affect business, which spokesmen
declared is now being taxed 10
the limit.
A stop sign was requested at
Fourth and Kennedy st. N. w.
~ Robert w. Mccullough was
named chairman Of the annual
outing to be held at Bay Ridge
Nd, June 20, with Jack Brown IN
charge of the prizes
The following were admitted TO
membership, Marvin I. Richard,
son, Page Laundry; Wilson and
King, Inc, Dy Dee Wash Com
pany, Capitol Park and Continen-
tai Hotels, Lowthrop, Inc. Vans
Mems Shop, Cohen's Market. Home
Pharmacy, Columbia Awning
and Shade Co., Heurich's Brewing
Co., and w. w. Floyd.
The meeting. the last of the sea
son, was presided over by Julian
o. Cardin.
ADDISON SPEAKS
Meeting in joint session last
night at the Congressional Cour-
try Club, officers and directors
of the Washington Board of Trade
discussed with committee chair
men items to be sponsored next
season.
President Francis G. Addison,
1r., in a brief address, said that
In view of increased cost of mu-
nicipal government, the boards
first responsibility was to see that
economic security of the commun-
ity is maintained, as many indi-
viduals and businesses already
find themselves at point where
any further increases would seri-
ously jeopardize their ability to
keep running.
OUTING SUNDAY
Among the more important items
considered was an auditorium and
stadium, airport at Gravelly Point,
study of low cost housing projects
and slum clearance. continued ef-
forts to secure, national represen-
tation for the District, investiga-
ton of a proposed bridge and
tunnel across the Potomac River
and a National Guard Armory.
The Retired Policemen's ASSo-
citation of the District will hold its
annual reunion and outing Sunday
at the home of Sergt. John E.
Cats, retired, Capitol Heights,
Md. A bus will leave Seventh and
K Streets Northwest, at 1890
.. m. George E. Sellers, secretary,
heads the committee in charge.