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.
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Commission
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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.
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Santa Claus
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Randolph Place
Minnie B Torrey
Daisy B Wolfes
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