Evening star., 1942-06-24
Market Shift DELAYED
By Alexandra Heads;
Architect 10 Report
Older Residents PIeud
For Retention; Budwesky
Cites Office Congestion
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Spt rial Dispatch to The Star.
- ALEXANDRIA, Va, June "a
Plans to move Alexandrias old
country market from the square in
the rear of the City Hall were de-
ferred at Least temporarily today as
an architect studied the possibility
of increasing municipal Office space
while retaining most of the market.
The City Council authorized the
study after hearing the sentiments
of the older residents of Alexandria
voiced last night by Mrs. Robert
M. Reese, and the citys need for
expansion of its Office space ex-
planned by City Manager Carl Bud
wesky.
Mrs. Reese said that those op-
posed to moving the market real
lied that the present city govern
ment was suffering from lack OF
vision by it's predecessors, and that
the group she represented was
aware of the need for more Office
space. She expressed the hope, how
ever, that the present site could be
retained because of its historical
value as we'll as for the convenience
its location offered neighborhood
shoppers who do not own cars.
Privacy Needed.
Mr.. Budwesky outlined the need
g.. ~ tho &C
of revenue anC for the building in
spector in order that toWnsmen
need not discuss their tax returns
and building plans in public, as is
necessary now because OF the limit
ed space in these Offices. He also
said that craftsmen in the city en-
gineer's Office work under difficult
conditions. and that increased space
for the cell block and for a deten-
ton room for women is vital to the
interests of the city.
The large attendance at the meet
ing reflected the widespread interest
in the question. Further discussion
will await the report Of an architect.
The Council granted the request
of the A. B. & w. Transit Co. to
rezone the square bounded by
Pendleton, Wythe. Pitt and Royal
streets to d. commercial to permit
the erection of a garage. Gardner
Boothe. attorney for the company,
said that his plan had been ap-
proved by the Red Cross, whose
eastern area offices adloin the plot.
The garage will be erected at an
approximate cost of 100000. and
will free Cameron street, where the
passenger terminal is located, from
traffic congestion caused by buses
parked in the street.
Legion Would Hold Fete.
Alexandria Post No. "a of the
American Legion requested permis-
sion to hold a festival during the
week of August 10. explaining that
removal of slot machines from their
club rooms deprived them of revenue
necessary to carry on their char
liable enterprises. Council voted to
grant the request on condition that
the affair is held in a part of the
city approved by the city manager.
Pearl R. Willis was granted
request to have lots 20 and 81 of
the 600 block of North Alfred street
rezoned from C-1 to CO residential
to permit erection of an apartment
house for colored school teachers.
A committee from the Washing
ton Sales Representatives Associa.
ton, Inc, presented plea for
amendment of the peddler's license
regulation to permit their repre-
sentatives to deliver goods to retail
stores at the time orders are given,
thus saving gasoline and tires re-
quired for a second trip. The
council deferred decision in order
to have the city attorney consider
the legal aspects of such a move.
Mrs. Nellie Grisson. proprietor of
the Martha Washington Trailer
Camp, appeared before the council
to request amendment of the trailer
ordinance to permit a 20 by 80 foot
space for each trailer instead of 20
by 40 feet, as now required.
Mrs. GriSson was found guilty of
violating several counts of this ordi-
nance in Police Court last week and
was given 80 days to comply with
the regulations. She claimed that
it would be impossible for her to
meet this space requirement, but
the council ruled that it had no
power to alter the ordinance with
out recommendation of the HeA\
Department. Mrs. Grisson was told
to obtain such a recommendation
before the council would consider
any exception to the rules.