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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1924

Page

20

Opening of ALL Souls Unitarian Church Attracts 1100

More than 1100 churchgoers filled the new ALL Souls Unitarian Church at Sixteenth and Harvard for opening services. Dedication ceremonies are planned for October with national Unitarian leaders. Reverend Ulysses G. B. Pierce noted the church's long struggle and thanked supporters. An organ memorial to Bernard Richardson Green will be dedicated Sunday. Informal at home visits and an organ recital will follow Sunday afternoon programs. The Georgian style building is valued about 150000. A choir quartet and organist provided the yesterday musical mix.

ALL Souls’ Unitarian Church Sixteenth Harvard American Unitarian Association Ulysses G. B. Pierce Keith Eighteenth Bernard Richardson Green St. Martin's In London Gretchen Hood Flora Brylawski Louis Thompson G. A. Johnson Lewis Corning Atwater Wington Fast Ite

Repaired Teeth Half Efficient Says Dental Leader

Dr Canton In Messner chief dental surgeon of the United States public health service told a National Museum audience that about 50 percent of teeth restorations are efficient. He spoke at a Women’s Welfare association health talk noting that caps crowns bridges and other contrivances can be substitutes but may harm overall well being. Dentistry should focus more on preventing decay through education.

Canton In. Messner United States Pubic Health Service National Museum Women's Welfare Association

Showing of America Tonight Aids Legion

The Polls theater will screen David W Griffith’s America with half the proceeds donated to the District of Columbia American Legion. Commander Paul J. McGahan reported a $500 debt, to be wiped out if seats are filled. General Pershing expressed support in a letter, wishing receipts to exceed expectations.

David W. Griffith America District of Columbia Department of the American Legion Paul J. McGahan Gen. Pershing

Ex Diplomat Turned Vaudeville Pianist At Keith's

Alfonzo Zelaya, former Nicaraguan diplomat, returns to Washington this week to perform at Keith's theater. He comments on Jazz as a popular, if controversial, art form and claims it provokes a physical response in listeners. He notes the influence of his family history, including his father’s abdication during revolutions.

Alfonzo Zelaya Nicaragua Washington Keith Don Zelaya

Weather bulletin forecast for District of Columbia and surrounding area

The Weather Bureau reports increasing cloudiness for DC and Maryland on Monday with showers likely by Monday night. Virginia may see similar clouds and possible showers, with cooler conditions later. Disturbances northeastward and high pressure elsewhere influence the outlook over the Midwest and Atlantic states.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington District of Columbia Maryland Virginia West Portion Ilinois Newfoundland Rocky Mountains Northern Lake Region Manitoba Tersa Upper Lake Region Great Central Valleja South Atlantic Gulf States Dakotax Montana Middle Atlantic North Atlantic States Plaina States West Gulf States Rocky Mountain Plateau Miantampo Valley East Gulf States Alberta New England Middle Atlantic States Long Island N.Y Norfolk Via Daston Ohio Detroit

Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for beauty and charm

An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease claims relief from fatigue and suffering of tired feet. It urges shaking the powder into shoes daily and promises a charm to the face, with a free walking doll offer and distribution through drug stores and departments.

Allen le Roy N. Y

Haltigan Reelected Holy Name President in Baltimore

Patrick J Haltigan of Baltimore was unanimously reelected president of the Baltimore Archdiocesan Union for Holy Name Societies for the coming year at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart. This marks his fourth term. The convention drew 600 delegates from Baltimore and nearby areas as Southern Maryland joined the union. Archbishop Curley praised the societies and urged hosts for the national convention planned for September 21 to 24 at Catholic University drawing about 150000 people. Captain Harry A Walsh was named marshal for the Holy Name parade expected to feature 80000 marchers from across the nation.

Patrick J. Haltigan Baltimore Archdiocesan Union For Holy Name Societies Shrine of the Sacred Heart Mr. Hartigan Faltimore Philadelphia Alexandria Maryland Michael J. Curtey Baltimore Holy Name Societies Sociees Michael J. Ripple O. P United States Holy Name Society Hope Catholic Hierarchy of America Catholic University Harry A. Walsh

Society of Natives Annual Dinner No. 3 Program and Details

The Society of Natives announces its third annual dinner on May 6 at Meridian mansions 2400 Sixteenth Street. Representative Henry R. Rathbone of Maols will speak with remarks on current events by Rep William P. Connery of Massachusetts. Music features George E. O Conner Miss Lulian Chenowith Ambrose Tierkin Edwin Callow and Mrs. David H. Kincheloe. Fred A. Emery chairs the dinner committee with John R. Shields Miss Etta L. Taggart Miss Meg Hungerford and others arranging tickets dancing and printing.

Henry R. Rathbone Maols William P. Connery Massachusetts George E. O'Conner Lulian Chenowith Ambrose Tierkin Barytone Edwin Callow David H. Kincheloe Kentucky Society of Natives Meridian Mansions Sixteenth Street Fred A. Emery John R. Shields Etta L. Tagrart Meg DB. Hungerford Emma Bright Elizabeth Berenford Almus R. Speare William H Grovermann E. K. Mears Charles S. Shreve Jesse C. Su

M. E. Bible Course Opens This Evening

The Washington Federation of Churches sponsors an M E Bible Institute for Daily Vacation Bible School directors and teachers. Four courses over six weeks begin tonight at Mt Vernon Place M E Church with three sessions each evening covering publicity, finance, dramatization, sewing, woodworking, worship, memory work, organization, discipline, music, basketry and teaching methods.

Elote Mt. Vernon Place M. E Church, South Washington Federation of Churches

Grotto's Circus Opens After Permit Dispute

W Johnson's circus opened a week long engagement at Union Station Plaza under Grotto club auspices after a clash with District commissioners over a permit. No trouble occurred and the management cited good conduct. Shows run daily at 2 15 and 8 15 p m, with a Baltimore stop to follow under Elks auspices.

W. Johnson Grotto Club Union Station Plaza Baltimore the Elks

Scouts to Campaign Against Drownings

The Boy Scouts of America with 800000 members will run a summer water safety drive at camps using Red Cross life saving methods to cut drownings nationwide. The Red Cross says 45000 lifeguards will be available on request and at least two life savers per territory will train scouts in swimming and life-saving.

Red Cross Boy Scouts of America The

De Valera’s Mother Seeks U S Intercession for Son

Mrs Catherine Wheelwright, mother of Haman de Valera, arrived in Washington from Rochester North Carolina to urge officials and Congress to intercede for her son imprisoned in Ireland. A reception in Hotel Lafayette will be held under Kevin Barry Council auspices. She bases her plea on a Russian archbishop action and says the mission is nonpolitical though she is a firm Irish republic believer. De Valera has been imprisoned about six months.

Arives U. S Ireland Catherine de Valera Wheewright Haman de Valera Washington Rochester N. C Congress United States Kevin Barry American Association For the Recognition of the Irish Republic Lafayette de Valera

Vital Statistics Babies Born to Grasso and Sherberc Families

A list of births records multiple couples and their newborns including boys and girls. Names include Anthony J Grasso with Florence M Grasso and Albert BH Sherberc with Marlon B Sherberc among others, noting couples like Joseph Galeano and Jennie Galeano and Wilbur Nicholas with Anna Nicholas. The entries present varying genders and spouse names across many families.

Anthony J Florence M. Grasso Albert BH Marlon B. Sherberc Joseph Jennie Galeano Alvernon Maud ¥. Athey Bar M. Ant Hertha Weat Antonio and Kallope Ynocinceo Nathan Yetta Flabkin Lester D Audrey O'Flaherty Mack L Maud Uoawell John C Beaste A. Dalley Wilbur EB Anna Nicholas Perely F Lillian E. Brookena Joseph Ad Agnes E. Elbert Arve B da M. Teepte Samuel J Mary Harvey

Deaths Reported in Local Notices List

A series of brief death notices lists names and ages including Margaret Taylor 9 Jeanneth May BE yrs George, Brigg 8. Young 59, Jonn Helf 48, Joseph Vivian 23, Ann Hadley 84, Lucien F Davis 70s, Knowles 10, Henry Hergenh years, Ferdinand Handrup 86, Herold L. Palmer 59, Charles F Mullen 72, Deight W Bulls 21, Remuel M West 48, John Francia 56, George L Green 87, John H Lucas 46, Charles Butler 67, Annie Hill 65. Addresses include Harvard street NW, 706 Md. Ave., 407 Bist St, 1207 85th St, 1608 M St NW, 1010 T St NW, 1400 27th St NW, 1510 31st St NW, Roosevelt Apartments, St Elizabeth Hospital, Garfield Hospital, Walter Reed, U S Soldiers Home, and other local institutions.

Margaret Taylor Jeanneth May George Univ. Hosp Brigg Young Garfield Howpl Jonn Helf U. 8 Joseph Vivian Ann Hadley Harvard St Lucien F Davis Knowles Bist St Henry Hergenh Walter Reed van Ferdinand Handrup St. Etlx Herold L. Palmer Apt The Roosevelt Apta Charles F. Mullen 85Th St W. Bulls

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