Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-31
Present Taxes Guide
Budget, McCodch
Tells Citizens
Repair Item Increased,
Engineer Commissioner
Informs Petworth Unit

I'VE believe the majority of citi-
zens agree with us that taxes should
not be raised in the District" En-
gineer Commissioner David McCoach
declared in a talk last night at the
first annual banquet of the Petworth
Citizens Association, in which he
discussed the work of the Commits
sioners on the 1912 budget.
Therefore" he continued, I'VE
cannot give everybody everything
they have asked for. But we be-
lieve that We have provided literally
for essentials"
Turning to capital improvements,
Commissioner McCoach said that
he felt too little money had been
spent on them in the past, adding,
/ however, that I'VE have improved it
somewhat this year. l believe our
first responsibility is to keep what
we have in good repair"
Emergency Adds to Troubles.
The present emergency, the Com
missioner stated, has added to the
difficulties of shaping the budget
explaining that the influx of work.
erS TO the city necessitated pro-
visions for water, sewers and paved
streets.
Substantial increases in provi-
! sions for water, sewers and high
ways are essential" Mr.. McCoach
added.
Commissioner McCoach then went
on to say that he believed that in
the vast majority of cases appointees
for District positions could be found
in the city. Appointments outside
the city, he indicated, should be
limited.
Commissioner McCoach joiuec
with another guest speaker, Rich
mond B. Keecn, recently appointed
as corporation counsel, in agreeing
that citizens associations can exer-
else material influence over the
activities of city government.
Suggests Desires Be Presented.
Many things have been helped
in the District by associations, Mr.
Keech said Get together" he
urged, "and present your wishes. All
your servants in the District Build
ing are anxious to know your
wishes" he added
At the conclusion of the banquet
officers of the association were in
stalled by James c. Yaden. Those
Installed were: George w. Potter
president; Harvey O. Craver, first
vice president; Mrs. Edith L. Phelps,
second vice president; Raymond E
Gable secretary, Raymond T
Haugh, assistant secretary; Joseph
H. Grosman, corresponding secre-
rotary; John S. Hamill, treasurer
rotary; OHM S. Hamill, treasurer
Senes B. Passmore, sergeant al
arms; Mr. Craver and Ernest F
Henry, delegates to the Federation
of Citizens Associations. Mr.. Henry
introduced both guest speakers.
Musical Program Presented.
The invocation was pronounced
| by the Rev. C. E. Hawthorne OF
Wallace Memorial United Presby-
terrain Church, and the benedictior
! by the Rev. Charles w. Wood of ST
Paul'S Rock Greek Church. The
salute to the flag was led by Mr.
Haugh, commander of Tank Corps
Post, American Legion. Music was
presented by Lillys Orchestra and
several selections were sung by Mr.
and Mrs. Harlan Randall, with Will
liam R Bishop as accompanist. Mr.
Randall is head of the music de-
partment of the University OF
Maryland.
The dinner was served by the
Ladies Aid group of the PetWorth
Baptist Church in the church. The
Banquet Committee included Mr.
Passmore. general chairman; Faye
E. Palsgrove, general vice chairman;
Mr.. Gable, Mr.. Haugh and Mr.
Grosman, publicity; Mr.. Henry
Benjamin N. Brown and Mr.
Craver, program.
Mr.. Potter, who was POSTMASTER
at the dinner, attended by over loo
persons, introduced a number OF
guests, including Mrs. McCoach
wife of the Commissioner.