Evening star., 1938-02-27
D|CKMAN H0NORED
AS PRINTERS DEAN
Labor, U. S. Officials and
Publishers Mark Half
Century Service.

Labor leaders, Government officials
and newspaper publishers last night
spoke in praise Of John B. Dickman's
more than so years Of service to the
printing trade and to Washington.
More than $50 friends and associates
of the 78-year-old president of Colum-
bia Typographical Union turned out
for the dinner at the Willard Hotel, ar
ranged as testimonial to service be-
ginning when Mr.. Dickman came to
Washington and entered the Govern
ment Printing ONCE and the union in
1880.
Expresses Appreciation.
Because of the lateness Of the hour
when 1t became his turn to speak, Mr..
Dickman discarded his prepared
speech and contented himself with
few remarks of appreciation dwelling
on his relationships with the union
because labor is subject dear to my
heart for many years" In conclusion,
he said:
The business man and the working
man both are necessary in the scheme
OF life. To make possible perfect CO.
operation, the prime essential is un-
derstanding and trust in each other.
May this come to fruition and usher
IN new day in the near future, dispel
the clouds Of depression and oppres-
sion and bring all mankind to believe
In the fatherhood of God and the
brotherhood of man"
First speaker Of the evening to be
introduced by Toastmaster Charles j.
Warren was Frank Morrison, secretary
treasurer Of the American Federation
OF Labor. Mr.. Morrison spoke OF the
development of the federation during
Mr.. Dickmans career and pointed out
the improvements in working condi-
tions that have been won. especially in
reduction Of working hours and wages.
Further Reduction Seen.
And I predict still further reduc.
ton in the near future" he declared,
Ito a five-day week, six-hour day and
increased pay Let us press forward. 4"
Augustus E. Giegengack, public
printer Of the United States, gave a
short biographical account of Mr..
Dlckman's life, referring to his work
IN behalf of public Fairgrounds for the
District and as president of the union
IN 1888 and again in 1913 He is now
serving his third term, having been
elected last spring.
Charles V. Mclaughlin. Assistant
Secretary of Labor, spoke in behalf of
Secretary Perkins who was unable to
attend, and urged labor to maintain
harmony within its ranks.
organized labor has never had q
better opportunity to advance the in
terests Of its members he declared.
Never has there been a man in the
White House more friendly to it. Never
has there been Secretary of Labor
more sympathetic than Miss Perkins. +"
Printing "a Great Art"
Mrs. Eleanor Patterson, publisher of
the Times-Herald, also spoke a few
words in praise of Mr.. Dickma11.
Printing" she added, lis a great art
You are all artists
Among those present who were
introduced to the audience was Sam
Gompers, jr., son Of the famed labor
leader, who was good friend of Mr..
Dickman.
Entertainment was featured by the
piano recital given by Preble Earle
Donoho, son of a printer on a local
newspaper. Barely able to reach the
foot pedals without sliding off the
stool, the 7-year-old boy played
Chopin's Minute Waltz" and Mem
delsohn's Spinning Song without a
miscue.
Lester L. Loiselle was general chair
man of the affair.