Evening star., 1942-07-05

The American Legion and its aux
iliary last week launched Il CAM
paign to collect playing cards to be
sent to the men in the service ana
also for old phonograph records.
1t was explained the records will
be accepted even II they are broken
as 1t is the idea to use them to OBJ
tain shellac which can be used In
making of new records. The goal
set by National Comdr. Lynn U.
Stambaugh and National Auxiliary
President Mrs. Mark w. Murrill Is
S7,500,0O0 records.
Prominent musicians throughout
the country have pledged their sup
port.
Chairman Russell S. Jeffreys OF
the Emergency Aid Committee of
the District of Columbia depart
ment announced last week that
physical examinations will be held
at Emergency, Georgetown. Gar
field. Providence, Sibley and Freed
mems Hospitals for the examina-
tions of the draftees on July 7, 10,
IA, IT, 81, "a, % and 81.
The members of the various posts
who serve at the hospitals, assist the
doctors in the examinations. There
has been 25 members who have vol
unteered their services since Sep
tember, 1941.
The Selective Service officials OF
the District of Columbia have sent
each of these members letter ex-
pressing their appreciation for the
splendid work performed.
Fort Stevens Post met in Stans-
bury Hall on Thursday and COM
pleted plans for participation in
the anniversary service of the Civil
War battle of Fort Stevens to be
held July II. Past Department
Comdr. W. H. Hargraves withdrew
his candidacy for the Office OF ma
tional executive committeeman.
Miss Jane R. Cox, chairman of
the Department Trophy and Awards
Committee, requested that all posts
send in nominations for the Wat
son B. Miller Trophy on or before
July 13. This trophy is a silver
plated cup presented by Watson
Miller, past department commander
of the year 1921-1922.
Tank Corps Post No. 19 will pro-
mote war emergency courses to
veterans, their wives or children,
free. They will consist of ofice
machine operating, tipping, short
hand and other business subjects.
Applicants should apply at the
American Legion Welfare Office,
lib Seventeenth street NV, or
call ME. 4211.
Delegates and alternates to the
oath annual convention of the local
department will take place at the
meeting of George Washington Post,
No. /. Tuesday night at the Ameri-
can Legion Club. The convention
will be held July 30-August l at
the Uline Ice Arena.
Members of the post are requested
by Comdr. William A. Corley to
bring used playing cards for the
armed forces abroad and old phono-
graph records.
The Hand Shake winner at the
last meeting was Past Comdr. How
ard S. Fisk, while Past Comdr. Lew
S. Mohler, finance officer, was
awarded $l0.5o in War Savings
stamps.
Cooley Mccullough Post will ten
der a testimonial dinner in honor OF
Guy C. Nadeau, aide to the depart
ment commander, lieutenant in the
guard of honor and past commander
of ooley-McCullough Post, at the
Legion Clubhouse next Saturday eve
ming. He has been active in Legion
affairs for many years. Vice Comdr.
David S. Block is in charge Of ar
rangements.
The District of Columbia Eight
and Forty celebrated the birthday Of
Mrs. Virginia Mccarthy, chapeau
O6pdI lUlcIltdl, WIFI d IuilCliCoii az
the American Legion Home. A toast
was made by Mrs. Mary Klaphaak.
Preparations for the annual
Marche Departmental to be held
at the American Legion Home on
August % are being made. Mrs.
Ellen Louise Warren will be the gen.
eral chairman.
Police and Fire Auxiliary, No. 90
elected the following officers at their
June meeting: Mrs. Bertha Angivine,
president, Mrs. Ella Halle, Mrs.
Olive Bishop and Mrs. Thelma
Hesley, vice presidents; Mrs. Mar
garet Carroll, chaplain; Mrs. Hilda
Christian. historian; Mrs. Gladys
White, sergeant at arms; Mrs
Emma Chase and Mrs. Ruth Bald
win, color bearers.
On July ls at pm. the auxiliary
and the post will hold party at
Mount Alt0 HoSpital