Evening star., 1952-06-13

modelling plans. There was also
a ceremony at which David H.
Legum presented a sterling silver
gavel to Mr.. Major in recognition
of devoted services to the stock
holders.
Located at 14th and G streets
NV. the Colorado Building is
one of the oldest modern Office
buildings in the downtown area.
Recently the entrance lobby was
remodeled and Hot Shoppes. Inc,
opened a new restaurant on the
ground floor of the Fourteenth
street side.
With the extensive interior re-
modelling throughout, the build
ing will be like new. It was ex-
pected the improvements will take
about six months. The Colorado
Building was originally a part of
the Walsh estate.
Davies Heads Credit Men.
William r. Davies, collection
manager of Lansburgh & Bros,
has been elected president of the
Retail Credit Association, heading
new slate of officers for 1952-53.
Ballots sent in by member firms in
the annual election were counted
yesterday afternoon. All new Of
ficers take over July /. Mr.. Davies
succeeds Willard P. Norwood of
the Hecht Co.. retiring president.
Other officers elected are Rich
ard F. DatZ. Hecht Co., vice preSi-
dent, and Mrs. Mary Hodan of the
Encyclopedia Britannica, treas
uref. John K. Althouse, secretary
of the Credit Bureau, automati-
cally became secretary of the as
Sociation.
Six new directors chosen are Eu-
gene w. Carol of the Young Men S
Shop, Thomas w. Carol of the
Credit Bureau, Gordon H. Le-
Grande of Hechinger & Co.. John
j. German of Riggs National
Bank, D. w. johnson. jr., of Mayer
& Co, and Walter N. Takes of
Mann Motors, Inc.
Columbia Mortgage Co. has de-
clared its quarterly dividend of l "a
per cent, A. M. Roth, vice presi-
dent, announced today. Payment
will be made June 20.
Breiner Takes New Post.
Richard S. Breiner of the Ma
tional Production Authority, has
been named director of recapping
services with the National Asso-
citation of Independent Tire Deal
ers, Inc, 624 Wyatt Building NV.
He Is currently chief of NPA's
Camelback and Repair Materials
Section. Before his Government
affiliation. he had been associated
with rubber and automobile firms
in Akron, Ohio.
Griffith Consumers Co.. an
nounced after it's annual meeting
the election of Lloyd B. Wilson,
jr., as a vice president to succeed
Charles H. st. John. The latter
retired after many years service
with the fuel company, but con-
tinues as director.
President Pere A. Wilmer re-
viewed the annual reports on the
company's activities in it's coal.
fuel oil, oil burner, building mate
rails and speciality departments.
The following officers continue in
office: Mr.. Wilmer, president; w.
j. deButts, vice president; j. E.
Black, treasurer; L. M. Hewlett,
secretary. and L. B. Van Dercook,
assistant treasurer.
Directors Named.
Directors reelected for the COM
ing fiscal year we're w. w. Mack
all, Henry deButts, Hubert T.
Bisselle, James E. Black, Selig c.
Brez, William j. deButts, ]. Fon-
taine Hall, L. M. Hewlett, Gen.
Willard A. Holbrook, Norman c.
Keith, Charles H. St. John and
Pere A. Wilmer.
Final arrangements have been
made for the 17th annual outing
of the D. c. Building and Loan
League Monday at Prince Georges
Golf and Country Club. Joseph
P. Burke. jr., and Dom B. Thomas
chairman and vice chairman, re-
spectively, said this years outing
would be the best the organization
has ever held. More than 25C
savings loan leaders and theil
guests, headed by President Viii.
liam H. Dyer, will participate.
Players signed up for the gol1
tournament with the District Titlt
cup at stake already exceed 10