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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1924
Page
8
City and school officials inspect property adjoining Dolaine as they evaluate plans to enlarge Brightwood School. Officials scrutinize boundaries, impacts on neighbors, and required approvals. Community members voice concerns and seek clarity on timelines and funding.
The Brightwood Park area sees district concerns over school naming as two nearby institutions, including Brightwood Park, plan expansions with sixteen rooms, land and building funds in the five year plan. Community debate prompts a name change inquiry by the school board.
McDonald Langstroth Construction Company yesterday submitted the lowest bids for new cells in the Seventh and Ninth precinct station houses. They quoted 3975 dollars for the Seventh precinct and 2460 dollars for the Ninth. There were five bidders.
The article outlines a pending naval modernization push with a $111,360,000 authorization. It notes plans to convert six old battleships to oil, install new control systems, and armor against air and subsurface threats. It discusses scout cruiser plans, global comparisons, and political hurdles including Senator King’s earlier blocking maneuver and calls for a maintenance efficiency review.
Secretary Wilbur began compiling data on the navy at the request of the Senate naval affairs committee for a Monday hearing on the appropriation. The material will answer questions from Senator Hale and supplement House committee testimony. Officials expect the full subject to be covered after the Senate session. The board’s report on air versus surface and submarine craft is not included in Wilbur’s forthcoming testimony.
The Ward Line announces a new steamship, the Robert E. Lee, joining its New York Havana service. It will sail its maiden voyage from New York on Saturday January 24. Built by Newport News Shipbuilding, the 389 foot vessel has 124 staterooms for about 300 passengers and features multiple decks, lounges, dining salon, social halls, and modern conveniences.
Mrs Gessford a longtime New York born resident of the southwest section died after a house fire at a reunion. Her husband and extended family survived, with funeral services planned at the Gessford home Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. Johnson.
The drama class at Hine Junior High School Community Center staged a Christmas party reenactment of Dickens A Christmas Carol. Bob Dunigan as Scrooge and Dorothy Dill as Tiny Tim drew praise, with Grace Morano as the Christmas Spirit followed by dancing numbers led by Sarah Bergling and Lillian Mathews. Miss Evelyn Davis directed, with other students including Sarah Bergling, Bill Smith, Sam Sinrod, and more in dances and the wash day skit.
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