Evening star., 1943-05-03
World War Memorial
Rites Pay Homage 10
ABS Men and Women
Song Tribute Presented
In Honor of Work Of
Mrs. Fronk B. Noyes

NuS. iOHN y. i\VySS
Beneath a gray sky-almost SYM
bolic of the troubled times through
which the Nation is passing
American Legion, af1lliated groups
and more than 400 other persons
gathered yesterday afternoon at the
District World War Memorial in
West Potomac Park to pay homage
to the 435 men and women whose
names are inscribed around the me-
mortal.
Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines, admin
istrator Of veterans affairs, the
principal speaker, warned that to
accomplish "a great victory for jus
tice and right" it would be necessary
to stand behind our Commander in
Chief-our leaders-and give them
our full support, loyalty and conf
dence"
with the national unity this will
bring" Gen. Hines declared, moth
ing can stand between the American
people and victory and peace for all
the people of the world
"Long Pull' Ahead.
Gen. Hines said that although I'VE
have more than recovered from our
early reverses, we must not forget
that we have long. hard pull ahead
of us. The war is far from over.
We must never forget that after Hit
Ter has been conquered, there will
still remain the powerful Japanese
Empire which we must and will
subdue."
Miss Hilda Nelson, accompanied
by the United States Marine Band,
sang a song of tribute, Trees" in
memory of Mrs. Frank B. Noyes,
wife of the president of The Eve
ming Star Newspaper Co. Before
the song Past Department Comdr.
Horace w. Lineburg read the fol-
lowing:
Song of tribute in memory OF
Mrs. Frank B. Noyes because of
her great assistance to Mr.. Noyes in
founding the District Memorial in
1891 and whose determinedly patient
effort gave us the beautiful trees
and dogwood now surrounding the
memorial. 1t is in this beautiful
setting that the American Legion
Auxiliary in 1887 planted a tree in
memory of the late Nine. Schu-
mann Heink, the recognized mother
of all veterans of World War I, and
it is these many instances that gave
Mrs. Frank B. Noyes the realization
of qualification in achievement, and
to all Washington her life epito-
mized constant effort-a life rich
IN accomplishment
Tribute From Gen. Hines.
Gen. Hines also spoke of Mrs.
Noyes. He said that the memorial
was not only a symbol of the devo-
ton of the men and women of the
last war, but would always "be re-
membered in connection with an
estimable lady, recently departed
from US, whose loyal and loving
efforts played leading part in
making this noble memorial pos
sible.'
1t. Lineburg introduced Mr.. Noyes
as the founder and chairman of the
1881 Memorial Commission. 1t.
Lineburg called on his listeners to
rededicate themselves to ''our coun-
try and what it stands for"
The Rev Frederick Brown Harris,
chaplain of the Senate, gave the in
vocation and benediction.
Grant US that these honored dead
shall not have died in vain,' he
prayed. Grant us that we may have
peace in our generation with honor
and justice"
Impressive Recessional.
Mrs. Catherine Pagan, president
of the Gold Star Mothersx placed
five-star yellow and green wreath
by cross in front of the memorial
Young daughters of veterans carried
a chain of poppies to the cross In
the May Day Poppy Professional un-
der the direction of Mrs. Edna
Wright, in what is considered one
of the most impressive ceremonies
of the annual observance
While the audience stood at atten-
ton, the massing of colors by patri-
otic organizations of the World War
took place under the direction of the
National Guard of Honor under
Capt. James C. Clarke. Directing
Marshal was Mrs Rae r. KaontZ,
who was assisted by her aides, Mrs.
Helen Ware and Mrs Vesta Rodruck.
Gen. Hines, in his address, pre-
dicted that after this war the re-
turning men would not face the
same difficulties as last time He told.
of the various veterans hospitals and
homes throughout the country and
of the order of President Roosevelt
to study present and prospective re-
quirements. He also reviewed briefly
recent veterans legislation.
Marine Band Plays.
Among those introduced were
Patrick j. Fitzgibbons, department
commander of the American Legion;
Mrs. Edith S. Sadler, department
president American Legion Auxili-
ary; John B, Keller, grand chef de
gare 40 and 8; Mrs Mary B. Cor
vain, chapeau departmental and
40, and Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, ma
tional president of the American
War Mothers. Mrs Sadler declared
that the auxiliary's goal was a
square deal for every child, and
said that children should not be
deprived of mothers care.
Miss Nelson led in group singing.
From 4 to 4:30 pm. the Marine
Band gave concert under Capt.
William F. Santelman, leader.
Francis Gauges was chairman of
ushers
Taking part were the Legion,
Legion Auxiliary, Des 40 Hommes
ct Chevaux. Des Chapeaux ct 40
Femmes, Sons of American Legion,
American Legion Auxiliary Juniors,
National Guard Of Honor and Girls
Nation.
Bolivian President Due
To Reach Miami Today
BY the Associated Press.