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Evening star., 1939-02-26
Parking Of Trucks
By Public Parks
Draws Protest
Citizens Seek Clause in
Traffic Code to Bon
Practice

Deploring the parking of trucks
and other commercial vehicles
around public parks in the Lincoln
Park area of the District, members
of the Lincoln Park Citizens Asso-
citation will present a resolution to
the District Commissioners urging
that a clause be inserted in the
traffic code prohibiting such prac-
tees.
In recent months many trucks,
including some with Northwest busi-
ness addresses, have been parking
along public parks in the Northeast
and even in front of churches, ac-
cording to G. L. Schafer. Although
police have placed tags on them
for overtime parking. they continue
to occupy space there, he added.
The condition has been particu-
larly bad at Tennessee avenue and
Thirteenth street NE and at Four
teenth street and North Carolina
avenue NE, Mr.. Schafer declared.
These vehicles parking there con-
Stltute an eye-sore and nuisance"
he asserted. We've even had to
have no-parking signs put in front
of our churches to stop trucks from
blocking the entrances
Admitting that the police at present
have no power to abolish such park
ing, Mr.. Schafer pointed out that
the inclusion Of provision in the
District motor vehicle regulations
relating specifically to the parking
or standing of commercial vehicles
in front of churches and around
public parks would prevent such
actions in. the future.
Copies of the resolution also will
be sent to Maj. Ernest w. Brown,
superintendent of police; William
A. Van Duzer, traffic director. and
to the Federation of Citizens As
sociations.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Michigan Avenue
Speed Violations
Cause Complaints
Civic President Cites One
Dead and Two Injured
In PIeu

Charging that Michigan avenue
NE. from Catholic University to
Queens Chapel road is race track
for speeding motorists, John ]. Hur-
ley, president of the Michigan Park
Citizens Association, said yester-
day vigorous protests will be lodged
with the Traffic Department as
result Of traffic death and two
injuries within tWo-block area
this month.
Early this month a man was
struck by an auto as he stepped
from the curb at Twelfth street
and Michigan avenue NE. He died
from resultant injuries week later.
The association has been on record
with requests for traffic signal at
this intersection for over two years.
At the present time stop signs are
posted on either side of Twelfth
street
Later, woman was injured at
Michigan avenue and Quincy street
NE. while running for a bus. A
stop sign also is posted at this
corner.
A man received superficial in
juries at the same corner thes day
before, when he was struck by an
automobile while crossing the street.
I'VE live in fear of our lives In
this neighborhood," Mr.. Hurley said.
Michigan avenue IS very poorly
lighted. The traffic lanes are wide,
causing motorists to unconsciouslv
speed up with false feeling Of
safety.
Every day We see near accidents,
and, lately, we have seen the real
thing on this avenue. If the police
cannot do something to cope with
the problem, we will carry the mat
ter higher until We receive some
satisfaction. We demand a traffic
light at Twelfth street and Michi-
gan avenue"
! 4r. Hurley said the matter would
be taken up at the Northeast Con-
ference and at the federation,
among citizens groups and with the
superintendent OF police and the
District Commissioners among mu-
nicipal authorities, to curb the num-
Der of pedestrian accidents.
Mr.. Hurley said Michigan avenue
must be crossed for the majorit.
of Michigan Park residents to reacl
stores, churches or schools. He also
stated the Hyattsville-Laurel bus
line of the Capital Transit Co. is
routed along Michigan avenue.
In the Michigan Park leaders
opinion, a traffic light at Twelfth
street and Michigan avenue NE,
coupled with increased police vigi-
lance. would do much to remedy
the situation.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
BY GARNETT d. HORNER.

The Federal Trade Commission is
preparing to defend against a court
attack its asserted right to halt al
legged lotteries with trimmings in
the intrastate sale of penny candy
to children.
The commission has issued more
than 200 cease and desist" orders
against such gambling method
selling schemes in interstate COM
merce since a Supreme Court de-
cision upheld its authority five years
ago, but a test case pending in Illi-
nois is said to involve it's first action
against such a business conducted
entirely within a single State.
The test action was taken against
Bunte Bros, Inc, of Chicago on the
contention that the company's sale
to Illinois dealers of candy so packeo
that 1t could be sold to the genera
public by means of lottery, gaming
device or gift enterprise" constituted
direct and burdensome effect
upon interstate commerce, because
1t cut down other candy manufac-
turers sales in the State.
Case Is Appealed.
Bunte Bros. appealed the F.. T. c
cease and desist" order to the
United States Court of Appeals fol-
7th circuit, at Chicago, from which,
a decision is expected this spring.
Meanwhile, the commission is
proceeding steadily with a relentless
drive against lottery schemes fol
selling candy and other merchan-
disc throughout the country. 1t has
issued nine complaints and q CEASE
and desist orders against such prac-
tices so far this year, following sc
cease and desist orders last yea,
and As in 1887.
The orders affect principally the
sale of candy in so-called break
and take draw or deal" assort.
ments and of candy, radios, cameras
silk hosiery and other merchandise
by punch or pull boards.
The illegal candy assortments in
clude those of penny candy in
which few of the pieces have CEN
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Navy to Recruit so Flyers
From D. C.. College Men
Applications Being
Received at
Anucostiu Base

Approximately so college men from
the District area will become naval
aviators this year, according to 1t.
D. D. Gurley, u 8. N r., command
ing officer of the Naval Reserve
Aviation Base at Anacostia.
1t. Gurley announced that the
Navy Department has assigned an
increased training quota to the local
base and the applications of eligible
college men are being received from
the District, Virginia, West Virginia
and Maryland.
For the information of prospective
applicants for naval aviation train
ing, the Anacostia base will show
the Navy sound motion picture
wings of Gold," at the local COL
leges and universities during the
coming week. Aviation Cadet Joseph
Vensel, who started his Navy career
at Anacostia, will accompany the
picture with a short address and
will furnish applicants with infor-
nation and application blanks.
Film to Be Shown.
"Wings of Gold" will be shown at
Georgetown University Tuesday
night and at George Washington
University Thursday night.
Alumni of the local colleges have
made an enviable reputation in
their training courses, and later
while serving with the Flee Aircraft
units. 1t. Gllrley said
He cited the example of Aviation
Cadet William R. Lipscomb, 623 c
street NE, who, after attending
George Washington University, en-
tered preliminary training at the
Anacostia base in the summer of
1886, continued his training at Pen
sacola, Fla, and received his wings
in July, 1887. He then was sent
to Patrol Squadron IL, San Diego
Calf, for active duty.
Another local candidate, Aviation
Cadet James w. Condit, BIS Emer-
son street NV, received his local
training in May, 1887, completing his
Pensacola course in September, 1888
and continuing his active duty with
Torpedo Squadron S, attached to
the carrier U. S. S. Yorktown.
These two are but examples Of
many successful young men in the
Anacostia base files" 1t. Gurley
said. Many of the cadets now
nearing completion of their foul
years of active duty have obtained
good positions with civilian or Gov
ernment aviation because of the
training received from the Navy"
College Education Enough.
The average college graduate ha.
the necessary educational require.
ments 1t. Gurley explained. Aftel
Submitting his application, with
photographs, birth certificate, col.
lege transcript and letters Of recon.
mendation, he is called to Anacostis
for flight physical examination
and an interview with the Selec.
ton Board.
If successful the candidate receive.
80 days of elimination training al
the Anacostia base and then goes X
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Bonning Of Concert
Is Protested

/. A resolution protesting action Of
the Daughters Of the American Rev.
olution in denying use of Constitu-
ton Hall for a concert by Marion
Anderson, Negro soprano, was ap-
proved unanimously by the Capital
View Citizens Association at a re-
cent meeting, according to Robert
F.. Johnson, president Of the civic
group.
The association also voted COM
mendation of stage, screen and radio
artists vino made public expression
of their personal and professional
regard for Miss Anderson following
the D. A. r. action, Mr.. johnson
said.
Evening star., 1939-02-26

Pensacola for the advanced course
Of about one years duration. The
Pensacola course prepares the can
didate for the gold wings of the
naval aviator. After three years OF
duty with Fleet Aircraft the cadet is
ready to enter the aviation field
we'll trained, and with a Government
bonus to start him off. During the
entire training period the Govern
ment pays the student and provides
uniforms, board and lodging, 1t
Gurley said.
1t. Gurley said that he will be
available at Anasoctia to receive
inquiries from prospective candi-
dates and to furnish information
application blanks and advise.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
WEEKLY REVIEW.

SOUTHWEST - Urged 16-room
elementary school for its area; asked
repeal of appropriations bill rider
preventing Public Utilities Commits
sion from establishing meter sys-
tenn of taxicab rates.
GLOVER PARK-Associatio pre-
sented United States flag by Daugh-
ters Of American Revolution at
exercises marked by plea for free
dom and democracy against the
isms detrimental to our country and
Government"
TAKOMA PARK ID. C.-Md)-
Reiterated Its opposition to legal
ized racing in District; took under
consideration bill to investigate sale
of liquor in District by Government
supervised dispensaries instead OF
present liquor stores.
Observation-Disclosures pre-
vious stand in support of local suf-
frage by adopting eight-point pro-
gram for reorganization of District
government, demanding that all
municipal legislative power be placed
in governing body of 81 members
elected by residents; indorsed at
same time -four general principles
involved in Griffenhagen report.
INTERPRETATION - Meeting
featured by round-table discussion
of Griffenhagen report. with attacks
on plan to abolish Board of Educa-
ton, but no action taken.
LINCOLN PARK-Addressed by
Capt. Joseph C. Morgan of fifth po-
hce precinct, who urged observance
of recently effective pedestrian con-
troll regulations; voted opposition to
any reduction in taXicabs in District,
opposed Patman chain store tax bill,
Endorsed in principal Overton plan
Of fiscal relations, reiterated opposi-
ton to legaliZed horse racing in Dis
trict, Endorsed bill authorizing Com
ing street lights on and off.
CITIZENS FORUM OF COLUM-
B1A HEIGHTS-Opposed recon-
mendation in Griffenhagen report to
abolish Board of Education, at same
time submitting 1Q-point program of
amendments on plan, which was ap-
proved; requested additional funds
be appropriated for erection of new
Wilson Teachers College.
SOUTHEAST COUNCIL-Reaf-
frmed stand in approving East Cap
itol street site for municipal audi
torium and favored extension of
street over Anacostia River to Dis
trict line; Endorsed A. w. Lee as
member OF Board of Education to
succeed Henry I. Quinn, who re-
signed; heard remarks on school
conditions in Southeast from Robert
L. Haycock, assistant superintendent
Of public schools.
SUMMIT PARK-Asked investi-
cation Of present liquor store setup
In District, with view to establishing
District-operated stores.
PETWORTH - Approved House
resolution calling for investigating
feasibility of substituting munich
pally controlled liquor dispensaries
for privately owned stores.
BENNING-Indorsed resolution
favoring income tax and opposing
sales tax.
ASSOCIATION OF OLDEST IN
HABIfANTS-Heard Representative
Bolles, Republican, of Wisconsin, at
annual George Washington cere-
monies. Representative Bolles de-
clared that United States owed its
long life as a Nation as much to
George Washington as to Constitu-
ton. Both Representative Bolles
and Theodore w. Noyes, president
of the association, reiterated their
favor of suffrage for the District
Following remarks of speakers, ap-
propriate exercises were held in OBJ
yervance of Washingtons birthday
anniversary.
Evening star., 1939-02-26

Importance rs OUIS, 1OT us 10 Jake
this period each year for a renewal
OF faith and new pledge of serv-
ice. It Is very easy matter to
stray into the bypaths which have
no bearing in real parent-teacher
work; to forget the objects for which
we should all strive; to put into the
background-instead of the fore
front-the unselflsh motives and
high purpose which inspired those
far-seeing women to whom we owe
this great inspirational organization.
To Promote Child Welfare.
AS these objects teach, each one
is definitely pointed toward progress;
each one is fluid and plastic: there
is no limit, except by ones own
capabilities. And each object has a
well-defined bearing upon the lives
of children and young people.
We are pledged to promote the
welfare Of children and youth in
home, school, church and COM
munity; to raise the standards OF
home life; to secure adequate laws
for the care and protection of chill
dren and youth; to bring into closer
relationship the home and school
that parents and teachers may CO.
operate intelligently in the training
Of the child; to develop between
educators and the general public
such united efforts as will secure
for every child the highest advan-
tRges of physical, mental, social and
spiritual education.
Opportunity for Service.
Therefore, with such a program
laid before us, there is ample op.
portunity not only in the immediate
present. but because of the far.
reaching vision of those who were
responsible for the adoption of these
articles of faith, for all time tc
come, to continue our organization
along the lines laid down by it:
founders. II we faithfully adhere tt
this pledge, we can be instrumental
in widespread and untold benefit
to the young people of our country
who soon will be the leaders of theil
communities. And by adhering tt
these admonitions We will be able
to continue for posterity an organi.
zation founded upon mother love
nurtured in child welfare, and KEEP
alive by devotion to ideals Of un.
selfish service.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
Birthday Month of PIT. A.
Time to Renew Pledges
For-Reuching Vision Of Founders
Designed Program for Future
BY MRS. WALTER b. FRY

President D.
birthday month" has
beer pleasant profitable all
depicting founding
of the
resurrected to mponating
Theodore A. Birney and Phoebe Apperson
well, of reaching
Evening star., 1939-02-26

The Government through it's De-
partment of Interiors Travel Bu-
reau, is inviting the public to "Ski
America First"
Evening star., 1939-02-26
CONGRESS HEIGHTS
PROGRESSTVES

Twenty new members have been
admitted to the Congress Heights
Progressive Citizens Association
upon nomination of r. A. Sullivan,
chairman of the Membership Com
mittee, Marshall Richardson, Sec
retary, announced at the last meet
ing. The new members are:
Evening star., 1939-02-26
WEST END,

WGo G4NO.
Six new members have been in
Quoted into the West End Citizens
Association this month. They in
clude:
Conley, John L. Smith, Sherod g.
Betor, T. Leroy Genovese Carroll r.
Cavanugh, w. p. Modlin Saul
BLADENSBURG ROAD.
Twelve citizens were admitted as
new members to the Bladensburg
Road Citizens Association last Mon
day night in the associations regular
monthly meeting.
The members as announced by
John D. Wolfe, president, include:
Boardse. John Richardson, e. Z.
Frey Harry J. Dugan, H. l..
Hoagland. r. L. Murphy, H. E.
Murphy, Charles e. Wagner, Carl
Breton, w. r. Pepperitt. ]. ].
MCGEE, w, E. Zickl, F, r.
Evening star., 1939-02-26
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Evening star., 1939-02-16
E.F. Conway, s., Dies
Al Sc After Illness

Frank F. Conway, ST., 68, retired
senior investigator for the General
Accounting Office, died yesterday
at the Home for Incurables after q
long illness. He came to Washing
ton shortly before the World War
from Philadelphia, where he was
in the customs service. He made
his home at 1889 Lanier place NV.
A native of Mobile, Ala, for some
time he was collector of customs
at that port shortly before going
to Philadelphia for the service.
Transferred to the General Ac-
counting Office. in 1894 he was
sent to the Orient as a senior in
vestigator. His work took him to
Hawaii, the Philippine Islands,
China and Japan before he returned
here in 1887. He retired from the
Government service last March.
He was a member of the Patriots
and Founders, the Southern Society,
Columbia Lodge of Odd Fellows and
was past grand patriarch of the
Grand Encampment of Odd Fellows
of Philadelphia.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Catherine
R. Conway, he leaves a daughter,
Mrs. Sheldon McKinstry; four sons,
Frank, jr., MARCEL, Lawrence c..
and Clarke, and sister, Mrs. Drury
G. Ludlow,
Funeral services will be held at
II am. tomorrow in Hines funeral
home, and burial will be In Fort
Lincoln Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
Elmer Francis CasseI,
Mining Engineer, Dies

Elmer Francis Cassel, II, mining
engineer and project reviewer for
the Public Works Administration,
died yesterday at his home, 202
Rosemary street, Chevy Chase, Nd,
after long illness.
Mr.. Cassel came here during the
World War with the accounting Sec
tion OF the Army construction divi-
sion. Later he became special as
sistant to Secretary of War Weeks
and subsequently was made an ad-
visor to the War Claims Board. He
joined p. w. A. in 1884 and was
working at the time he became i'll
last November.
A native of Galesburg, ILL.,, he was
graduated from Knox College in
mining engineering. Prior to COM
Ing to Washington he was European
representative for the Allis- -Chal-
mers Co., with headquarters in Lon
don and Madrid.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Nellie Tur-
ner Cassel, he leaves son, Roy L.
CaSsel, both Of this city.
Funeral services will be held at
10 am. Saturday at his home and
burial will be in Cedar Hill Gene
terry.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
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beloved SSsb.nso u Bsnehs
Chambers Co. funeral home. 400 Chaplin
r.ss Funeral service; and s% interment Friday
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SINCLAIR, ALICE v; On Tuesday. Feb
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hssff sTsd HUSBAND sys s. Ses,
T.TiS.Ss. renee sven Remains Testins a his late
- Services at above residence on Friday.
csefeary csees Sem:i.41 III 4 pm. intermens kecf
TANG 1TANGoRA. MARIA R. D. On THURSDAY.
beloved wife Of the late Frank M. Tangora
saTs4ss 4rral r.Sqm.r from the above Tesidsnce
guiem mass at the Shrine of the Sacred
Esd Hfs5t at am RELATIVES dI and friends in
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Tsnnyson Ross and James j. Of rennyson MIS 1of of
relatives and friends. Remains resting at
Ridgely & Hicks funeral home. 203O M st.
NV
Notice of funeral later.
UPDIKE. HARRY LEE, JR. On Wednes-
4sle RasS Creek chSreh I'd ms nvi fefafass HSRRY
o ssd ssed Eys1n months n uDl. Dsyed
Services At his late residence on Friday:
fenSsrs irenas are II invtsd e to ste.nd
VAN METER. CAPT. GARRETT OLIVER.
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Rive5dsle' 5dsh Nd. on Saturday February Is.
CHAPEL. Fort Myer. Va at i a.m' n1' Reisr Misr
tives and friends invited Interment Ar
linst0n 1spy Sopors National Cemetery with full ml-
WALBURG, sERGT JOHN. On Tuesday.
ss1Tuary TOXIN Ii 2Sa W3fnf st Wslts. Reed Hos2a
oh. ef Mrs Sss w. yestriee sr Walburs uncle Of pr
burg: brother-in-law Of Mrs. Elaine Tyler.
nephew OF Mrs. Dorothy Patterson. He
also leaves other relatives and friends.
,psnai Remains Isr resting At tie W. Ernest Jarvis
funeral services will be held on Friday. Feb
ruary II at | pm. Rev Tilton ofhciating.
Relatives and friends invited Interment
Arlington National Cemetery. 16
WIDMAYER; John G; On Wednesday.
beloved husband OF Christina Widmayer.
rncn neral a. from n MS late Iesldence slS1
At 9:3o am; Reauiem mass at St. Mary..s
Church at 10 am. Relatives and friends
invited. 1nterment st. Mary's Cemetery.
YOUNG. HENRIETTA. Departed this
life Thursday February 49, 1899. at her
Eta YOUNG. She leaves to mourn a
grandson; Rev. Lloyd n Young. and a
Pa sarnes Matthews funeral home. el4
Notice of funeral later.
Evening star., 1939-02-16
R. {. Knight, Alexandra
Merchant, Dies al II

Robert Ernest Knight, u, promi-
nent merchant Of Alexandria, Va,
died today at his Alexandria home
after six months illness. He was
senior member of the r. E. Knight
d Sons hardware store, and was
active In Alexandria civic affairs.
Before going into the hardware
business Al years ago he worked as
q typesetter on the Washington Post,
New York World and Philadelphia
Inquirer. He was a native Of Vir-
ginia.
Mr.. knight was president of the
Retail Merchants Association of
Alexandria and former president of
the Virginia Retail Merchants As
sociation. He also was a Mason and
member Of the local Chamber Of
Commerce.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth
E. Knight, he is survived by four
Evening star., 1939-02-16
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sesf moseq 9 NJ Mrs IN M4UD syns NJ %eGa5S GRoss g.
who departed 1S1t this life one year ago, Feb
One who was Better God never never made:
A. wonderful mother. so loyal and true.
lost ffEf '[sVf o1se shea ehEbkGs e 12s you
~ EsLIS: nsL n. ANA IN. M B; In loving memory
Fsarusrv FsaM WIG hs diss 1857 two years aso today
In my heart she's always near.
Loved. remembered loneed for always.
Bringing many a silent tear.
One more year has passed away.
And still love and long for you:
How can / ever FORGET?
! T,aiss miss your your loving smile and cheer.
Ahousn 600 mas neired me the burden to
FaSh m3st time 8e the oq. sun s0ss od t. rest
YOUR LOVING a'd1z EugBxsb @Esssa AND cHrL-
JACKSON, ALICE. In sad but loving ,e-
Ec & ny rso Soesa ene1. and d on sh
rest res ,0, twenty-five years ago today, February
HER 1ovsG Hsde MoTHE syi ne TJe1spA LEWIS
MANNING. ANNIE j.: WINFIELD. JULIA.
HN n NGem0ry snS %y OF my 9y,.aS aunt LINN ANNE nm
February is. e. 1881: TesDesslysls. r''' anu
NEAL. MARY DAVIS. In sad but loving
5sr MARY bAs SEHL "ho e 'na us
four year ago TODAY. February 16, 1885.
Beyond the sunset she has zone.
LeavnF sesl The memeries sa1e Sss II loving words
And the sweetness Of her smile.
sseA dta M1n4 IN 0sRE SHEA sne sa
one year ago today. February Is. 1898.
Anniversary mass at St Paul's Church.
=. Eternal rest grant unto her. Q LORD. and
lei ne 0ssRslHa ssTER Eai TaERssH Sens Don lee ee
SHEA MARY E. In memory Of our
darling sister and ,aunt: MARY z. SHEA.
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Church
The midnight stars shine on the grave
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STEWART. CHARLES MINOR. In low
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February Is 1897
Ny heart still aches with sadness
MY eyes shed many tears:
ohs the snd o these gSu years.
LOVING SON Or SARAH. STEWART;
TIER OF AUDREY AND VERA STEW
TALBERT. JOHN d. In loving remem-
brance Of our dear brother. JOHN D. TAL-
BERT who departed this life three years
ago TODAY. February 16. 1895.
HIS LOVING SISTER NERISsA T. GRAY.
WASHINGTON. BENJAMIN In sad and
loving remembrance of my dear husband
and our father. BENJAMIN WASHINGTON.
who departed this life six years ago. Feb
ruary 16, 1889.
It's 50 hard to live without you
AS the months. roll into years.
It's so hard to bear life's burdens
YOUR hoV1NG yepf wfPE MARioN is5N cH11
DREN SENOLIA. RHODA, MARY JES-
SIZE AND GEORGE