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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1923

Page

7

Parkview Citizens Organization Elects Officers

The Parkview citizens association held a meeting last night at the school. Charles W. Gilmore was elected vice president, A. B. Mark treasurer, John S. Cole secretary, S. S. Fairley and Mrs. Rn d George H. Russell to the executive committee. James and Fred S. Waites to the Federation of Civiciations. The group praised Juli for appointment to the board of education and voted to buy a set of slides and photographs. J Prescott Shanna led. $59 was allocated to Troop 49 of the Tiny Secrets. J. A. Austin announced 54 applications for membership.

J. Prescott Shanna Securs J. A. Austin

Sailor Thrown From Horse at Naval Air Station

George Chaney, a sailor, attacked the naval air station and was thrown from a horse on Mesita Avenue Southeast near the airfield. He received treatment for injuries described as cats and cruises at the air station.

George Chaney Naval Air Station Tarey Te Mon Mesita Avenue Insroyar

Transportation aid for Sean children faces new plan

Fragmentary text hints at reduced rates for transporting Sean and children. The garbled source mentions the federal want and seems to discuss satisfaction with a result, but details and full names or entities are obscured.

Sean

Federal Employees Coerced in Push for Classification Plan

A Charges claim federal employees were coerced to sign support for a new classification plan. The action involved officials including a federation head and other signers circulating across bureaus. The forged signatures allegedly favored Herbert B D Brown's plan over the federation’s alternative, with alleged veiled pressure to obtain signatures.

Acation Board Tuther Pres National Federation Herbert BD. Brownee Federation Seores the Federation Neada

Reorganization of Middle School Centers Planned

Directors will realign eighth grade classes to junior high schools with independent facilities and test accommodations in many centers. They will also extend subjects to sixth grade, and reorganize centers to serve remaining seventh and eighth graders, reporting to Dr Ballou at the start of the next semester.

Ballou

Bondsman Surrenders Easterday to U S Marshal

Easterday was surrendered by his bondsman to United States Marshal Wd gar Snyder after being convicted on three forgery counts. He received a year and a day on each count. A writ of error to the Supreme Court was denied, and a two year sentence for conspiracy to bring stolen bonds remains pending in the Court of Appeals.

Witen W. Easterda Wdgar Snyder United States Court of Appeals Easterday Uiited States Supreme Court

Two Prisoners Fail In Cash for Liberty

Frank Whalen and Willis Douglas made an unsuccessful break for liberty as they were taken from jail to the courthouse. Douglas was caught by Tariver Milton Lee. Whaten advanced to Seventh and H streets before James Conroy of a bonding firm overtook him. Douglas faces grand larceny charges and Whaten is held for alleged housebreaking.

Frank Whalen Willis Douglas Tariver Milton Lee Douglas Whaten Seventh James Conroy

Notable Washington Figures Represent Various Organizations

A roster of prominent individuals from multiple groups including the Y M C A, Lions Club, Loy Scouts of America, and several government departments appears as delegates or attendees. Names listed include Edward D. Shaw, Col. Dwight F. Davis, William Phillips, Hays Haymaker, Edward W. Morgan, H. K. Bush Brown, and others associated with arts, veterans affairs, pensions, and civic leagues.

Edward W. Morgan Bureau of Pensions Department of the Interior H. K. Bush-Brown Arts Club of Washington Routsong Veterans Bureau R. O. Klueier Bureau of the Budget H. H. Billamy David W. Davis Bureau of Reclamation Department of Inter Louise King Margaret B. Merrill American Association of University Women Noble Newport Potts Daughters of 1812 Henry C. Cook Civic League Regent of Independence Well B. A Ri Frederic Ernat Harrington Twentieth Century Club Virginia White Spiel Women's Republican Club

Porto Rico Schools Join Harding Memorial Fund Drive

In San Juan Porto Rico on December 14 thousands of school children contribute pennies toward a memorial to the late president as Porto Rico participates in Harding Memorial week.

Porto Rico Harding Memorial San Juan

Pay Boost For Police And Firemen In Senate Bill

Senate legislation by Senator Ball proposes salary increases for policemen and firemen. The same session includes bills to curb securities fraud in the District, require registration of all securities sellers, oversee architects, regulate plumbing and gas fitting, and transfer 35 acres of Anacostia Park to the District for nursery use. Senator Walsh also filed an amendment related to the Staters of Charity of St. Joseph and Sisters of the Visitation of Georgetown.

Senate Ball Anacostia Park War Department Walsh Massachusetts Staters of Charity of St. Joseph Sisters of the Visitation of Georgetown

Radio club orders goods from advertiser

In the club organ radios, Wes BI VOR places an order for goods with an advertiser featured in the club’s official publication.

Police Roll of Dead and Injured in District History

Police say forty percent of the district's uniformed force were killed or injured on duty from January 1 1918 to November 12 1923. Inspector Shelby's figures show eleven killed on line of duty eight during arrests, 44 seriously injured, 66 with minor injuries, and 338 total injuries bringing dead and injured to 388 out of a 988 strength. The Policemen's Association released the data to press their plea for better pay and conditions.

William S. Shelby Policemen’s Association Andy Khled

Fugitives Sell Dog To Get Food Money

James Bradley aged 20 and Willam Wells aged 10 were wanted in Baltimore. Detectives say they sold their German police dog for 1507 to raise food money. They were arrested after being located at 2180 EL street northwest following allegations of paying a hotel bill with a bogus draft and obtaining $20 with the same draft.

James Bradley Willam Wells Baltimore Ware Witvess Springman Darnell EL Street Kahler and Kratz

Plane crash victim Basil Gordon moved home after injuries

Basil Gordon, 38, stepson of Gen. George Barnett, was moved from Providence Hospital to his home at 1816 3 Street NW yesterday after a Sunday crash left him in shock and with a badly cut lip. Edward Trushelm, 21, of 210 8 Street SE, died in the same incident. Trushelm’s funeral is set for 2:39 this afternoon at St Mark's Episcopal Church Third and A Streets SE, with the Rev. Pettus officiating. burial will be in Congressional Cemetery.

Basil Gordon George Barnett Washington Providence Hospital Edward Trushelm Trushelm Mark's Episcopal Church

A Clean Ice Box Cleanup Guide

A Good Housekeeping Institute note advises against weekly hot scalding of refrigerators. Thorough cleaning can be done with cold water and washing soda, followed by a rinse with clear cold water and complete drying. Avoid unnecessary wall heating and keep surfaces dry.

Good Housekeeping Institute

Teachers Salary Bill Transmitted to District Commissioners

The proposed teachers salary bill was formally transmitted to the district commissioners yesterday. Harry O. Hine, secretary of the board of education, delivered the measure to Daniel J. Garges, secretary of the board of district commissioners, with a ruling that submission to the budget bureau and to the coumilestones is required this year.

Harry O. Hine Board of Education Daniel J. Garges Board of District Commissioners Rew Coumilestoners Budget Bureau Anish Reese Tee

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