Evening star., 1941-10-05
StuII Nominated
Again TO Head
Citizens Group
President Chosen
Also to Receive
The Stor Cup

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Harry N. Stull, veteran eiyic
leader from Stanton Park, last night
was nominated for a third term as
president of the Federation of Citi-
zens' Associations as the delegates
held their opening meeting of the
new civic year in the District Build
ing.
He was also named 10 receive The
Star Cup, presented annually by
the Federation TO the delegate or
committee which during the last
year was outstanding in civic work.
Nominations for Offices and MEM
bership on the Executive Board pro-
duced no opponent for Mr.. Stull and
unless nomination is made from the
floor next month he is expected to
receive a unanimous vote.
Harry S. Wender, last years WIN
ner of The Star Cup. and first vice
president, was nominated for an
other term. DR.. Charles c. Camp
bell Of the District Medical Society
was also named for the post.
Other Nominees.
For second vice president Ilbur
S. Finch of Burroughs, Mrs Eliza
beth T. Sullivan of Georgetown Pro-
gressives and Eta Taggart OF the
Washingtonians were nominated.
David Babp of Connecticut Ave-
nue. Associa ton was named TO sue
ceed himself as secretary as was
Treasurer K. P. Armstrong OF the
American Association of Engineers.
Twenty three delegates were
placed in nomination for the 10
prompting L. A Carruthers Of For
est Hills, presiding at the time, TO
observe: Il think there are a few
delegates present whose names have
not been put up
A special committee was appoint
ed under Mr.. Finch TO investigate
possibility of a city-wide member
ship drive under the auspices of the
Federation to get members for the
IS constituent bodies. Other mem
bers are Clifford H Newell of Ar
kansas Avenue James A. Crooks
Of North Capitol. Ernest F. Henry
of Petworth and Mr.. Armstrong.
Predicts Success.
Recalling the success of previous
drives. beginning as far back as
1919. Mr.. Stull told the delegates:
Il don't think there is the slight
est doubt but what We could put
it over"
He said his own association was
founded as a result of that early
drive.
The special committee will inves-
tigate the possibilities and report
to the executive board.
Reminding the delegates Of the
meeting with the Commissioners
and Col Lemuel Bolles, civilian de-
fense director. at 8 pm. "Wednesday
al the District Building. Mr.. Stull
. declared:
We've been given a Job to do.
hope We can demonstrate to Wash
/ lngton that citizens associations can
do good, patriotic national defense
job"
As the delegates opened their ses-
sion with the customary prayer and
salute TO the flag. James F. Duhamel.
Of the Association of Oldest Inhabi-
tantS demanded that they follow
/ the lead of the Board of Education
( and use the good old American
salute"
This is free country" replied
President Stull. "and the delegates
are free to salute the flag In any
way they wish The chair has no
authority TO instruct the delegates
how to salute"
Stul's Achievements Recalled.
Justifying the nomination of the
president for The Star cup, Mr..
Wender recounted Mr.. Stull's civic
achievements including four terms
as president of Stanton Park and
chairman of the Federal ton COM
mittees on education and law and
legislation As president, Mr.. Wen
der said Mr. Stull shortened debate.
improved committee work and Fed
Grafton contacts with other groups.
The members paid tribute to Mrs.
Harvey w. Wiley, resigning second
vice president, who is Withdrawing
from the Federation because of the
press of other business.
Candidates put up for the Ex-
ecutive Board were Walter E. Was
son of West End, Mr.. Wender of
Southwest. Mr.. Babp. Mr.. Crooks,
Mr.. Carruthers. Mrs. Sullivan. Fran
els Heigle of Chevy Chase. Hugh V.
Keiser of Arkansas Avenue. John
A. Saul of Brightwood. Mr.. Finch.
John B. Dickman, jr.. of North
Cleveland Park; Fred S. Walker of
Park View. Mr.. Henry, George A.
Corbin of Manor Park. Vernis Alb
sher of Southeast. Culver B. Cham
berlain of Cathedral Heights -Cleve-
land Park, H L. Colman of Ameri-
can University Park, Orrin J. Davy
OF Southeast, Leonard L. Tucker of
Friendship, Henry w. Austin of
Bradbury Heights. Jesse c. Suter of
the Association of Oldest Inhabi-
tants. DR.. Campbell and Monte j.
Sanger of Kalorama.
The members adopted a report of
Mr.. Henry as chairman of the
Broadcasting Committee, recon-
mending continuation of Federation
radio programs.