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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1924

Page

18

Reduction 15 Sought in Telephone Reserve

The public utilities commission urged Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co to justify keeping 25 percent of plant value in depreciation reserve and to justify royalty payments of 4.4 percent of gross revenues to its parent AT&T. It also questions WCAP radio station costs and allowable operating expenses. Public hearing expected for definite answers.

Public Utilities Commission Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company A. EB. Barry Maj W. E. R. Cowell American Telephone and Telegraph Company Coa WCAP Maj. Covell Commission Maj. Cowell

Children’s Hospital Seeks Radio Gift for Wards

The Children’s hospital wards seek a loud speaker radio set to broadcast bedtime stories and music. Superintendent Miss Gibson hopes for assistance, noting earphones are unsuitable for young patients and portable victrolas worn out from heavy use.

Children’s Hospital Santa Claus Children's Hospital Miss Gibson St Nicholas

Funds Approved for Lee Highway Expansion in Virginia

The Virginia State Highway Commission appropriated 249000 to extend the Lee Highway from Fairfax Courthouse toward Centerville near the Manassas battlefields. The road is a main route toward the proposed Shenandoah National Park, and Saturday marked the completion celebration from Falls Church to Fairfax. Dr. M. Johnson, head of the Lee Highway Association, announced the funds after returning from a Bristol to San Diego motor trip.

Virginia State Highway Commission Fairfax Courthouse Centerville Manassas Battlefields 8. M Johnson Lee Highway Association Shenandoah National Park Falls Church Fairfax Courthouses Johnson Bristol San Diego Calif

Commissioners Urge Widening Park Road Between Thirteenth and Sixteenth

The District commissioners urged widening Park Road from Thirteenth to Sixteenth streets and proposed a bill to levy costs on abutting and benefited properties. They cited an estimated $356,000 cost and described the 38 foot width from Thirteenth to Fourteenth streets and 28 feet from Fourteenth to Sixteenth.

Park Road Thirteenth Sixteenth Streets Ball Senate District Committee Reed House District Committee Fourteenth Streets Fourteenth Sixteenth Street

Society Notes From Washington Gathers Christmas Guests

Society continues from the seventh page with Scott and Willoughby families arriving December 20 for Christmas. New York society hosts a Willard hotel reception with prominent guests and a vocal program, while George Washington University holds a junior class dance. Mount Holyoke Alumnae host Miss Woolley at lunch. later a tea and talk at the American Association of University Women. Receptions and dinners occur for Mr. Noble’s exhibition. Miss Woolley to speak on Woman and the New World. New York society highlights include Mrs. Potter’s winter stay, and various social visits to Washington, with genteel events at St Regis, Pierre’s, and Sherry’s.

New York State Society Willard Hotel Dr. Collier George Washington University Chile Frank T. Hines Veterans Bureau Theodore Robinson Navy T. ¥. O'Connor Shipping Board Edmund Platt New York Mme. Henriette Coquelet Marguerite Bowie Grant Mount Holyoke Mary E. Woolley Mount Holyoke College Wellesley College Milas Woolley National Club House American Association of University Women W. Clark Noble Mr. Noble Mrs. Noble Charles Ferguson Mme Alma Clayburgh New York Society Washington Post Bec James Brown Potter Majestic St. Regis Garret A. Hobart Alisa Farm Patterson William G. Rockefeller Mya Oliver B. James

Promotions of 36 Firemen Approved

The District commissioners approved thirty six promotions in the fire department. Seventy two privates were appointed. six lieutenants became captains. twelve sergeants were promoted to lieutenants and eighteen privates and acting sergeants were made sergeants. Notable captains include C. C. Bagford F. D. Gibbs M. D. Murphy T. B. Jones P. Crosa and J. W. Myera. Promoted lieutenants include G. C. Meeks and others. sergeants promoted to sergeants include M. J. Barry D. F. Sullivan J. J. Sweeney.

Fre C. C. Bagford F. D. Gibbs M. D. Murphy T. 8. Jones P. Crosa J. W. Myéra

1500 Lights Planned for Christmas Tree Display

Approximately 1500 green and red bulbs will illuminate a 35 foot fir donated from Washington by the American Foresters Association for permanent display in Sherman Square. The tree, shipped with earth to preserve life, will be presented to President Coolidge. Lieut. Col. C O Sherrill will supervise the tree after its acceptance for the Christmas Eve service attended by the President, run by the community center department of local public schools.

Sharman Square Yule Tide Services Washington Foresters Association Coolidge Foresters C. O. Sherrill Community Center

Sale of Property Forbidden by Court

Justice Hoebling in equity court yesterday signed a temporary restraining order preventing the sale of the premises at 40 Randolph Place Northwest to a colored person. The property is alleged to be owned by Minnie B Torrey who is charged with violating a covenant forbidding sales to entered people under a $2,000 penalty. Daisy B Wolfes of 30 Randolph Place and several neighbors argued the sale would reduce nearby property values.

Justice Hoebling Equity Court Randolph Place Minnie B Torrey Daisy B Wolfes

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