Evening star., 1941-10-26

Capt. Oscar j. Hollingsworth,
chairman Of the Relief and Employ
ment Committee of the District of
Columbia Department, Veterans OF
Foreign Wars. is making an appeal
to veteran units and veterans for
clothing and shoes to be distributed
to needy veterans and their fami-
lies in the District
Arrangements are progressing for
the Armistice Day ball on November
II at the Shoreham Hotel, when
President and Mrs. Franklin Roose-
welt will head the list of patrons.
The committee in charge has en-
listed the services of young ladies.
members of the Army and Navy
Chapter, D. A. R., to assist 1t. 1t
is planned to broadcast the exer-
cises.
McKimmie -Catterton Police-Fire
Post met Monday and Junior Vice
Comdr j. M. McInerney was ap-
pointed to arrange for the annual
dance soon at the washington Ho-
tel. Arrangements are also being
made for a Christmas party for
members of the post and auxiliary.
At the last social meeting of
Equality Walter Reed Post, Depart
ment Offlcers Patrick j. Foley and
Aram Kojassar spoke. Acting Comdr
Frank G. Pierce announced that the
2lst anniversary party will be cele-
brated by dinner at the Cont
mental Hotel on December 3.
James T. Tully of Battery B, 81st
Field Artillery, who served with
Gen. Funston in Mexico has applied
for membership. This will be acted
on December 4.
The H. L. Edmunds Post. with
Comdr. H. E. Middleton presiding,
met at 1903 Fourteenth street NV.
on October Is The next meeting will
be held November S. at $3.50 pm.
National Capital Post will meet at
Pythian Temple Tuesday at 8 pm.
Six new members, one reinstatement
and one transfer will be welcomed.
Advance Post met last at 1903
Fourteenth street NV. and voted to
petition the Department Council of
aviation movement.
Junior Vice Comdr Foley and
Past Department Quartermaster
Aram Kojassar spoke.
The Club 1880 Dance Committee
met last Monday at the home of Mrs.
Wolfe to make final arrangements
for the Halloween dance next Friday
evening at Stansbury Hall. 1892
Georgia avenue NV.
Equality-Walter Reed Auxiliary
voted the quota for the health and
happiness fund for the national
home at Eaton Rapids, Mich. for
1912 and also a contribution for
the Christmas fund at the home.
The auxiliary held a tacky party
last night at the home of Mrs. Sue
McLeish.
National Capital Auxiliary will
hold rummage sale october 81.
Mrs. Hersie Thompson is receiving
contributions.
Treasury Auxiliary met october
20; Mrs. Devota Klein. president.
presided Mrs. Leta Heise will en-
tertain the Treasury Junior Unit at
a party at her home on october 20.
Members of the auxiliary are invited.
Games and refreshments.
The Federal Junior Unit will hold
Halloween party at the home of
Mrs. Dorothy Lohman on Tuesday
at 7:30 pm.
National Capital Auxiliary will
meet Tuesday at Pythian Temple.
The department council of ad-
ministration met october % at the
Northeast Masonic Temple. Ap-
pointments were made by the de-
partment president, Mrs. Florence
w. Armstrong, as follows: Home
fund, Mrs. Sue McLeish; hospital,
Mrs. Mary Hargraves; Americanism,
Mrs. Hanna Weber: legislative,
Mrs. Roberta Fawcett Plans are
being. made for the entertainment
of the national president. Mrs. Alice
M. Donahue, who will make an off,
cial visit shortly after Armistice
Day. Mrs. Armstrong will place a
wreath at the John Paul Jones
Monument on Navy Day. Auxiliaries
are requested to have their colors
present.
President Mary Schaumleffle pre-
sided over All-American Auxiliary
and initiated the following: Mrs.
Margaret Kelly, Ellyn Hollyer and
Mrs. Starner.
Ways and Means Chairman Clara
G. Smith is planning a number Of
affairs for the treasury.