Evening star., 1941-07-04
Fourth
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following the theme of Hemisphere
Defense for the American Way of
Life" illustrated trial by jury, free
dom of speech, religious freedom,
right of assembly and freedom Of
press. Lining the way were the flags
of nations of the Western Hemis-
phere.
The all-day celebration in Takoma
Park was to include patriotic exer-
cises with Senator TydingS, Demo-
crat, of Maryland as principal speak
er, athletic events and fireworks
display, unless rain calls halt to
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A traditional meeting brought to-
gether the Association of Oldest In
habitants at the Old Engine House,
Nineteenth and H streets NV, for
business meeting and exercises of
the day.
Because of wet grounds, Hyatts-
vile postponed its community cele-
bration until tomorrow, Caesar L.
Aiello, general chairman, announced.
The events include athletic events
In Magruder Park starting at 10
am, parade at 7 pm, patriotic
exercises in the park at 8 pm. and
fireworks at $50 pm.
The afternoon program begins
with a special mass at 12:15 pm
at the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, celebrated by the Rev.
John K. Cartwright.
At 1 pm. a modified marathon
was to start from point on the
Mount Vernon boulevard. The run
ners were to cross the finish line in
Takoma Park, where an athletic
meet was scheduled to follow the
finish of the marathon. The meet
begins at 3 pm.
Army Guns to Boom.
In every Army post and camp
throughout the United States, there
will boom forth a 48-gun salute in
commemoration of the signing of
the Declaration of Independence.
At the time of the Presidents ad-
dress, the District Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton will meet at its chapter house
at 1882 Massachusetts avenue NV.
The main celebration planned for
the Monument Grounds was to get
under way at pm. when the United
States Marine Band strikes the first
note of its concert. At 7:30 pm
there will begin the procession OF
flags to the platform, led by the
National Guard of Honor of the
American Legion.
The invocation by DR.. J. Hillman
Hollister is scheduled at 8 pm,
following which Chairman Fred A.
Smith will conduct the assembly in
the pledge to the flag. Miss Lucy
Monroe. the star spangled So
prano, will sing the national anthem
after which Senator Lucas, Demo-
crat, of Illinois will read the Dec
laration of independence.
Jackson Speaks at Sis.
Mr.. Smith will introduce Attorney
General jackson and the latter
speech will be broadcast.
Miss Monroe will lead the entire
assembly in America" at the con-
clusion of the speech
The fireworks display is to start
at $3.50 pm. There are $1,000 seats
available, at Is cents each, on the
Monument Grounds. The Lincoln
Memorial will be closed early, SO
that people may sit on its steps to
watch the fireworks.
There will also be fireworks dis
play in Greenbelt, Md, at pm.
The following organizations will
participate in the celebration at
the Monument Grounds: United
States Army. Headquarters Com
pany, Washington; chief of all
corps, chief of cavalry, chief of coast
artillery, chief of engineers, chief OF
field artillery, chief of finance, chief
Of infantry, the inspector general
Judge advocate general, chief of ord
nance, quartermaster general, CHIEF
OF signal corps, surgeon general, the
United States Marine Corps, the
United States Navy, the United
States Coast Guard.
Veterans Groups.
Veterans Military
Order of the Purple Heart, United
Spanish War Veterans, Military
Order of the World War, Disabled
American Veterans of the Worlc
War, American Legion, Nationa
Guard of Honor of the Legion
Women's Overseas Service League
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