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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
16
A cross‑group push in Washington seeks to sustain the 300000 appropriation in the District bill to establish a home for the feeble minded. Leaders vow to marshal citizen groups and agencies to win passage, while not abandoning support for Rep. Tinkham’s broader bill.
A long list details numerous commissions and transfers within the U S Navy, moving officers between ships yards stations and district commands. The changes affect units from Bethlehem Shipbuilding in San Francisco to Navy Yard Puget Sound and across to New York and Washington.
Washington society items describe guests at the Naval Academy, relocations of families, and upcoming events. The piece notes visits by Mrs. Barclay Warburton and Senator and Mrs. Truman, a doll exhibition at the Animal Rescue league, and a Harvard University Orchestra concert at the National Theater with Mrs. Harding and others likely attending. It also mentions gatherings at the Shoreham, Wardman Park, and Franklin Square hotels, along with engagements, receptions, and a wedding at the Episcopal Cathedral.
New York society notes Mr and Mrs Henry Forbes McCreery will close their Carlton house apartment next week and spend Christmas at the Ritz in Atlantic City. Guests at luncheon included Mrs Pierre Lorillard Mrs Frederick Neilson and Mrs John Wysong hosted by Mrs Merton Schwartz at Pierre's. Mr and Mrs Preston Satterwhite and Mr and Mrs James Putnam plan Washington visits to see Edson Bradley. Lomi and Lady Granard sail for Europe on the Olympic December 31.
William Morgan Shuster prominent Washington attorney and former Board of Trade official died at his home 1722 Q street NW after a brief illness. Born June 19 1846 he studied at local schools and Penn University. Survived by wife Caroline von Tagen and one son W Morgan Shuster.
A speaker reflects on Christmas ads that invade daily life with tempting consumer goods. He laments reduced willpower as he longs for Restwell chair, Hammock Spring Sleep-easy bed, Zip electric flare, Find-it file, Grippy clips, Last-Forever limousine, Chime-Tone clock, Ajax bottle-up machine, and Guardwell lock. His income is limited, yet the parade of offers persists.
The president of Century Publishing Company in New York played a prominent role in the Board of Trade and led the National Training School for Boys as president of its board of trustees for many years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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