Election of National Officers Takes Place Today
The convention in this city convenes for the election of national officers. Mrs Rafter and Mrs Richard Wainwright address delegates, with Mrs Low detailing Gil Scouts and drill plans. A program includes reports, a tea, and tomorrow’s field and first aid demonstrations at Fierces Mill and near the zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rafter
Richard Wainwright
Low
Gil Scouta
Girl Scouts
Raleigh
Giles Scott Rafter
Watkina
Sixteenth Street
Joseph Ferman
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
J. L.mc
Donald
Jay T
First Congregational Sibley Hospital
McDonald’s
Juliette Low
Wainwright
Fierce’s Mill
Lion House
Zoo
Urges Additional Judge For District Supreme Court
Justice Ashley M. Gould urged the District Bar to back another judge as calendars in civil divisions run congested. In a Bar Association meeting Gould warned hearings could be delayed by about eighteen months. Chief Justice Covington was away attending a wedding in Easton, Md., so Gould presided in Criminal Division 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Anssist
Congress
Ashley M. Gould
District Supreme Court
Bar Association
Gould
Covington
Easton
Justice Gould
Criminal Division 2
Huge Exports Show Sharp April Rise in Key Goods
A Commerce Department analysis reports April exports to Europe surged in explosives, automobiles, leather and leather manufactures. Explosives reached 6.1 million dollars, up 5.2 million from April 1914, auto and parts up 6.4 million, and leather goods up 7.2 million, reflecting broad gains in manufactured items excluding food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
Band Concerts Tonight by Soldiers Home and Engineer Bands
This evening at 6 40 oclock the United States Soldiers Home Band, directed by John M Zimmermann, performs at the band stand with a varied program including marches overtures waltzes and national songs. At 7 30 oclock Engineer Band led by Frank J Weber performs at Logan Park with marches overtures dances and patriotic selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Soldiers
John
M. Zimmermann
Michaela Bebotion
Herbert Fox
Reuben
Love
Loving
Meyer
Benner
Logan Park
Frank J. Weber
Moreen
Birth Announcements From Local Families
Clarence E Tippett and Fiona have a boy followed by Joseph C Kaufman and Sybil with a girl. Vincent Gibvinazza and Maria welcome a girl. Antonio Santilli, Vileansa wife, a girl. Frederick R Sullivan and Mary report a boy. Richard S Huntt and Florence H Huntt welcome a boy. Charles H Fletcher and Annie E Fletcher have a girl. Clarence de Debisy and Catherine de Debisy report a boy. James M Brooks and Edna Brooks have a boy. John F E Handy and Ossie Handy welcome a boy. Delilas Greene and Christina Greene announce a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E
Fiona Tippett
Joseph C
Sybil Kaufman
Vincent
Maria Gibvinazza
Antonio and
Vileansa Santilli
Frederick R
Mary Sullivan
Iri
Richard S
Florence EH. Huntt
Charles H
Annie EH. Fletcher
Clarence
Catherine de Debisy
James M
Edna MM. Brooks
John FE
Ossie Handy
Delilas
Christina Greene
Licensed Couples Listed in Local Marriage Notices
The notice lists several couples and clergymen linked to marriages or licenses. Thomas Licarione and Elisabeth Ret ther. Harry Peters and Elizabeth M. Finnegan. George A. Hall and Sarah EB. Cook of Clifton Station. Marion C. Knott and Margaret Welch. Edwin F. Albertaworth and Barbara M. nox of Takoma Park. Henry Saure and Nettl McCoy of Hagerstown. Rev. L Morgen Chambers, Rev. William T. Russell, Rev. Jacob N. Anderson, Rev. S. W. Balderston referenced in the clergy role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Licarione
Elisabeth ©. Retther
L. Morgen Chambers
Harry Peters
Elizabeth M. Finnegan
William T. Russell
George A. Hall
Sarah EB. Cook
Clifton Station
Henry A. Prunilage
Marion C. Knott
Washington Grove
Margaret Welch
George A. Miller
Edwin F. Albertaworth
Barbara M. Nox
Takoma Park
Jacob N. Anderson
Henry Saure
Nettl McCoy
Hageratown, Md
W. Balderston
Deaths Reported in Local Hospitals
Obituaries list numerous deaths with ages and hospital affiliations including Soldiers Home Providence Hospital Gallinger Chevy Chase Sanator Georgetown Hospital The Cairo 619 L Street Northwest Providence Hospital Gov Hospital Garfield Hospital Wash Asylum and others. Names include James McIlhenny Amy C Kenyon Bayard Regat Chas H Miller Warren G Sevansaler Miranda Hessler James Ashley William Alexander Mary Butler Lee Henderson Edward Quander John H Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McIlhenny
Soldiers Home
Amy C. Kenyon
Providence Hosp
Bayard Regat
Gallinger Hospital
Chas, H. Miller
Chevy Chase Sanator
Join McCarthy
Georgetown Hosp
Warren G. Sevansaler
the Cairo
Miranda A. Hessler
L St. Ne
James Ashley
Providence Hospital
Wiliam Ale
Onder
Mary Butler
Lee Henderson
Edward Quander
Garfield Hospital
John H. Price
Enchanted Isle featured in St Marys Academy class day
St Marys Academy Alexandria held class day exercises in the assemblies hall with the sisters of the Holy Cross. The program starred The Enchanted Isle and included Palmer certificates and premiums for top students. Rev H J Cutler gave an address as graduation activities continued with upcoming events. Lewis Hooft, former Mercantile Railway Building and Loan secretary, dies at 63 after paralysis at Alexandria Hospital. Funeral set for Seminary Hill home with Rev J A Wallis officiating. survivors include wife, sister and three children. Real estate deals and lodge events noted, plus a twelve day city cleanup planned by the Alexandria Civic Improvement League. Funeral of Harry M Head held at St Marys Catho Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hooft
Mercantile Railway Building and Loan Association
Washington Post Bureau
Hing Street
Alexandria
St. Mary's Academy
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Assembly Hall
Eleanor Nugent
Margaret Howard
Ethel Adams
Mary Canavan
Catherine Petty
Elizabeth Hart
Palmer
H. J. Cutler
St. Mary's Church
Lewis Hooff
Alexandria Hospital
Seminary Hill
3. A. Wallis
Episcopal Theological Seminary of Virginia
Laurel
Louise Barnwell
Carlton Barnwell
Westminster
Mary J. Hooft
Hooff
Charles R. Hooft
Tia
First National Bank of Alexandria
Department of Commerce
Blackstone
City Bulletins and Local Grocery Advertisements
A bustling list of city notices and a dense grocery ad fragment shows old time prices for flour, canned goods, and beverages. It mentions The J. T. D. Pyles Stores at 926 Pa. Ave and Conger's cleaning service offering carpet and rug cleaning on W. 685, highlighting local commerce and service options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Camp
Randall's
Ave
J. T. D. Pyles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saks & Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Men’s Auto Dusters
Ee EL Viarsh
Poul
Hone Columbia
W. F. Andrews
Unite All Girl Scouts
Hannah C. Pollock
Brandywine
Tennallytown
Georgetown University Hospital
Agnes Smith
Florence Pollock
James C. Thompson
Virginia
Potomac River
Aqueduct Bridge
Paul Whitmap
James H. Woodward
Baltimore
Baltimore.and Ohio Railroad
Rickett
Washington Asylum Hospital
Balance
Gladyg Randolph
New Jersey Avenue
James Ryan
Rosslyn
Thirty-third
Georgetown University ‘Hospital
F. Cooper
E Street
Archibald Hopkins
Vrooman
Girl Scout Movement
England
London
Mrs. Wainwright
Oscar Graves
Fort Stanton Road
Vincent Nash
Graves
Thomas Mudd
Muntitio
National Art Galleries
H Street
N. W
Paul G. Garber
Megr
13Th Street
HIVE
St. Mary’s Academy
Cary & Mills
John D. Nor- Moyle
C. H. Hall
Lee Street
Gibbon and
Wilkes Streets
Annie KE
Hall
Frank 8
Travers
Patrick Street
Pendleton
Wythe
Graham & Ogden
Telegraph Road
Accotink
Fairfax County
A. L. Lukens
Neavelton
PC. W. Hinton
Minneville
Oda
Trustees of
Potomac Lodge
No. 38
Odd Fellows
Columbus Street
Alexandria Civic Improvement League
Harry M. Head
St. Mary's Cathole Church
L. F. Kelly
Jn &J. Mary's Cemetery
City Bulletins
Conger’s, W
Palm Beach
W. H. Fisher
9Th St
Pel
Shaffer
4Th Nw
Belgium
Falkland Islands
Virginia Theater
Bonday
NEW Taxi
Hodges
Shop—Star Building
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Nen — Peree
Washington, D. C
Norfolk, Va
Richmond, Va
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
F. G. Smith Piano CO
F Street
Bradbury Building
Bradbury Pianos
the Washington Post Today
The
Post
Sunday Post
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