Evening star., 1946-07-25
Speakers Laud
Life and Works
Of I. W. Moves

VI L.. W. .NVyV9
Efforts in Behalf
Of Capital Cited at
Memorial Service
Theodore w. Noyes, editor in
chief of The Star, who died July 4,
was eulogized last night by friends
from many walks of life at a spe-
cial memorial service of the Associa-
ton of Oldest Inhabitants of the
District of Columbia.
A resolution, adopted unanimously
by the gathering, characterized Mr..
Noyes as "the greatest citizen of our
Washington-our very First Citizen"
Speakers from Congress, and other
circles of life in the National Capt.
tai paid high tribute to the man who
was given credit for helping bring
Washington from city = = of mud
and mire to the greatest of all
world capitals"
Flags at Haf-Mast.
The second-f1oor assembly hall of
the Old Union Engine House, at
Nineteenth and H streets, NV.
where Mr.. Noyes for years presided
over the association as its president,
was simply decorated for the oc-
casion. This was in keeping with Mr..
Noyes' character, described by more
than one speaker as modest" An
oil painting of Mr.. Noyes hanging
on the front wall, was draped with
heavy velvet hangings. Two Ameri-
can flags were placed at half-mast
at the platform, and a single bas-
ket OF flowers rested on a table be-
fore the speakers.
The assemblage was called upon
to emulate Mr.. Noyes' example, and
carry forward the ideals for which
he fought, including national rep
resentation for the District of Co.
lumbia.
The speakers included Chairman
Summers of the House Judiciary
Committee, author of the Summers
Capper resolution for constitu-
tional amendment to authorize Con-
gress to grant elected representa-
tion in Congress for the District, and
the vote in presidential elections.
Others who voiced praise of Mr..
Noyes were William E. Leahy, at
torney; Miss Clara Herbert, librarian
of the Public Library; Frank
Berry, acting chief of the Fire De-
partment; Fred A. Emery and
Jesse c. Suter. vice president OF
the Association of Oldest Inhab-
itants; Evan H. Tucker, president
emeritus of the Northeast Wash
ington Citizens Association; Odell
Smith. well-known civic leader:
Monte Sanger, speaking for South
west Washington, where Mr.. Noyes
was born; Charles H. Bates, chair
man of the associations Resolu-
tions Committee; A. J. Driscoll
president of the Midcity Citizens
Association, and John Clagett Proc
tor, acting president of the asso-
citation.
-Four Grandsons Attend.
Responding on behalf of the
family. John w. Thompson, jr., one
of four grandsons of Mr.. Noyes, who
attended the service, expressed
deep appreciation" for the tributes
paid to grandfather" Other grand
sons present were Smith Hemp
stone, jr.; Theodore P. Noyes, jr.,
and Capt. Dean Mcdowell, U. S.
M. c.
Representative Summers said that
in his long career in public life
here he had never contacted any
body with more of the elements
constituting human greatness than
Mr.. Noyes." Declaring he had mo
sadness" over the occasion, because
1t was observing the "consumma-
ton OF a great life," the Texas
representative called on all as
sembled, including the grandsons,
to be inspired by Mr.. Noyes and to
emulate his example and carry
on" Such life, the speaker said,
constituted challenge" to all
those he left behind.
Mr.. Emery traced Mr.. Noyes'
career. His favorite theme" said
Mr.. Emery. was the city-wide cam
paign for the right and power of
voting representation in Congress
and in the electoral college of the
American citizens of the District,
who pay national taxes as we'll as
their>own local ones, who obey ma
tional laws, and who go to war in
the Nations defense" Similarly,
recurring theme with him was the
city-wide fight for fair play by Con-
gress in apportioning the costs of
maintenance and upbuilding of our
city between the Nation and the
District, Mr.. Emery recalled.
Mr.. Noyes was praised by Mr..
Emery as natures nobleman in
everyday life, blend of intense
patriotism and the finest character
istics of gentlemanly principles" 1t
was fitting" said Mr.. Emery, that
his passing was on July 4, the same
day when three Presidents of the
United States died-John Adams
Thomas Jefferson and James Mon
roe.
Suter Gives "reminiscences.
Mr.. Suter gave many "reminiscences
of his close association with Mr..
Noyes over the years, his early days
in Dakota Territory as a lawyer, his
worldwide travels, and his partici-
patton in many movements and or
CARNATIONS for the welfare of the
city. Mr.. Noyes had great sense
of humor," Mr.. Suter said. In con-
clusion, Mr.. Suter read the poetic
memorial to departed members of
the association, which Mr.. Noyes
selected as tribute during the
flower ceremonial at the associa-
tion's annual banquets.
Mr.. Driscoll praised Mr.. Noyes as
zone of our outstanding citizens,