Evening star., 1939-02-05

principles now sweeping much of the
world.
Women have a very important
part to play in the defense of our
country against foreign isms.' she
said Education, which is the strong
est weapon of defense, is largely in
women's hands. In the home, the
school, the church, the young peo-
pies organizations, women's groups,
and all centers Of contact women can
work to develop understanding and
appreciation of American institu-
tions and to give training in Amer
lean citizenship"
Mrs. Curran has requested all
units of the District to concentrate
on the national program of Amer
tcanism during February. Many
programs are already planned, with
auxiliary members participating In
ceremonies commemorating the an
niversary Of the birth date Of Lin
coin, on February IL, and of Wash
ington, on February %.
The I'd Division Unit met We'd
nesday evening at the New Colonial
Hotel with the president, Mrs. Ber-
tha Angevine, presiding. The ap-
pointment of Mrs. Della Rocca as
secretary was ratified Mrs. Amelia
Selinger was appointed by Mrs. An
gevine as vice chairman of the
Junior Activities Committee. The
junior chairman, Mrs. Frances Snow,
announced the Juniors are making
scrapbooks for the Chilrens Country
Home.
The juniors will give bingo party
at Mrs. Shows home, 1912 Shepherd
street NE, on February 10 from to
8 pm. There will be refreshments
Rosemary Endicott, junior, was Sc
lected by that group to head fund
raising campaign to help purchase
colors for the unit.
The Choral Society met last Mon
day evening, with Prof Charles
Davis directing He has asked those
who have not had voice tests to re-
port at pm at his studio so as
not to interfere with the regular
time for rehearsal He announced
no further enrollments are to be
accepted for this term. Those de-
string to enroll will be required to
wait until the expiration of this
term, which will be in March or
April. They meet each Monday at
7:30 at 1880 Sixteenth street NV.
The Kenneth H. Nash Unit was
the guest of the post on January
IS at the clubrooms, 200 Pennsyl-
vania avenue Sc. A short joint busi-
ness meeting Of the post and aux
uiary preceded the social.
The department president, Miss
Minnie May Hardy, and her oficial
staff made their of1lcial visitation
on February l. Other guests included
presidents of local auxiliary units,
department chairmen and members
OF the organization.
A joint meeting of the Sons Of
the Legion and the Juniors of Nash
Unit will be held at the clubrooms
on February g. Mrs. Sarah Kohen,
junior chairman of Nash Unit, will
be in charge.
Tentative plans are made for a
bingo party to be held at the club
rooms by the unit in the near future,
with Mrs. Marie Totten, ways and
means chairman, In charge.
A meeting of the Executive Com
mittee of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture Unit. originally
scheduled to take place at the home
of Mrs. Elizabeth Grant, was held
last Friday evening at the home of
Mrs. Mary c. Riemer, 1920 Porter
street NV. A rummage sale will be
held early in March to increase the
welfare fund of the unit.
The next unit meeting will be
held at 1414 I street NV, Thurs
day at pm.
Vincent B. Costello Unit met Tues
day at the War Mothers Home, 1927
New Hampshire avenue NV. Mrs.
Catherine Mills, president, presided
The next meeting will be held on
Tuesday at the War Mothers Home
ut 8 pm, as business of Importance
will be transacted.
Kenna-Main Auxiliary will meet
In the Red Cross Hut at st. Eliza
beth'S HOSPITAL tomorrow at 3 pm.