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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1923

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6

Effort, Not Luck, Wins Class of 85 At Business Told

A school ceremony honors the Class of 85 for achievement in business studies with emphasis on effort over luck. Edwin Saunders named valedictorian as graduates receive insignia for high grades and the faculty praise their energy and readiness for entering the business world.

Edwin Saunders Harry M Crandall Washington Busaa Fircles PePusi Verdali Eara Tomer Busheas Bualsa

Eastern Pupils Give Class Night Program

Eastern pupils present a class night program with students delivering addresses and performances. Amy Johns led the storytelling, Corr Beale Higgs and Neumayer spoke, and Mina Hoesey performed a special number.

Clasa Txereiss Amy Johns Corr Beale Higgs Neumayer Mary Cuiffreda

Presidents Portrait Exhibited By Briton Artist

Washington artists showcase a new portrait of President Heiding by British painter Hodgson Smart as part of a center exhibition. The display includes Generals Pershing and Marshall Bach with other notable works, while a revered scene titled The Mothers of the Blue Veil draws interest for its emotional composition and symbolic imagery. A reception tomorrow will feature Mr Smart and honor patrons such as Gen John Pershing and Mrs Whitehead Carroll.

Washington Heiding Wath Hodgson Smart Bia Gen Pershing Marahil Bach Ulm Wr Smart William Witzler Witehent Carroll John Mock Wes Logan Wailer Page William H Holmes

Trinity Scholarship Examinations Begin at Franklin School

Compenters for the Anna Hanson Dorsey Scholarship at Trinity College began examinations at Franklin school yesterday. Conducted by the college entrance examination board of New York, the tests will run through the week. Results and the winner will be announced July 23 after grades return from New York. The scholarship is open to all local high school graduates. Seventy-one girls sat for the exams at Franklin yesterday, most seeking entrance to other colleges. The exams are intended for those lacking sufficient credits for certain colleges.

Anna Hanson Dorsey Trinity College Franklin School College Entrance Examination Board of New York

Two McKinley Technical graduates praised for conviction

The 170 graduates of McKinley Technical High School received diplomas in a Central High School auditorium ceremony led by Rev Lucius Clark of American University. He urged steadfast adherence to conviction as the surest path to success, noting the era's opportunities for educated individuals.

Central High School McKinley Technical High School Lucius Clark American University Graduatea Mnd Mark Hting

Children of the Capital Need More Playgrounds

Survey results to be reviewed by social workers nationwide. Mrs Rhodes invited to address national conventions in Springfield and Kansas City. District playgrounds rely on sparse population data. plan to add five to six new grounds and expand staff. Congress funded $1.338 million for playgrounds in the current fiscal year.

Mts. Rhodes Playground and Recreation Association of America Springfeld American Institute of Park Executives American Park Society Kansas City Rhodes Institute Secions Airs Rhodes Playgrounds Department Bureau of the Budget Congress Playgrounts

Ballou Delays Action on Teachers Pay Bill in DC

The legislative committee of the Federated Committee of the Teachers Union issued recommendations for a new teachers salary bill to Dr Frank W Ballou superintendent of schools. Ballou will not comment and will defer until after his vacation around September 1. The unions seek to strengthen the Teachers Council or possibly replace it with a centralized plan, hoping the recommendations gain approval and unify teacher efforts.

Acton Frank W Ballou Legislative Committee Federated Committee of Franklin School Ballou Edith Paul Legitlnde St Baliou

Peony Society Invited to Meet Here in 1925

District commissioners extend invitation to the American Peony Society to hold its 1925 convention in Washington. A letter from Commissioner Rudolph to William Gude, Washington florist, explains pride in recent Shriners conclave hospitality and hopes the local committee will report a welcome for the society in two years.

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Scholarships Announced At Strayers College

A competitive examination for scholarships in Strayers Business College will be held on Saturday at 11 am. Scholarships will be awarded to one student from Central, Eastern, Western and McKinley high schools. The lab scholarship totals 3500 and covers a twelve month secretarial course.

Strayers Business College Central Eastern Western McKinley

Relief stations in Russia close after aid program ends

Newark reports twenty one American relief administration stations in Russia with Moscow HQ have closed. They distributed 1.2 million food and packing packages valued at 12.4 million dollars, mostly in person. About 24,500 packages were sent by parcel post and insured with no reported loss. Average delivery from New York to districts in Russia was sixty days.

Newark American Relief Administration Russia Moscow Rees New York

Wife accuses husband of chloroform suffocation attempt

Mrs Maleta Snyder of Hagerstown Maryland files for partial divorce from Robert N Snyder alleging repeated cruelty. She says during their five year marriage he used chloroform once to try to suffocate her and she fled the home with police protection.

Hagerstown Mre Malel W Snyder Alef Robert N. Snyder

Campaign to create a Federal fine arts commission urged

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs plans a campaign led by Mrs Rose Berry to press Congress for a Federal fine arts commission with government funding. Senators and representatives will be told that American art cannot be adequately shown here and that the Smithsonian loses valuable works due to space limits. A new commission will include Zass Gilbert, John Russell Polk, and two painters to be named, serving without pay.

General Federation of Women«s Clubs Fine Arts Commission Rose ¥ Berry America Snuthsonian Institution Zass Gilbert John Russell Polk Pey

New Thought Society Opens Sessions Here

The New Thought Allanes opened at First Congregational Church with Arthur Nash of Cincinnati delivering the address on the golden rule. James A Hdgerton, presiding, noted strong attendance and representation from ten foreign countries as registration for the congress passed 300. A business session, a healing meeting by Lida M Churchill of New York, and a Willard dinner with Thomas F Whittelsey as toastmaster completed the events.

New Thought Allanes First Congregational Church Tenth Northwest Arthur Nash Cincinnati Scudder Cooperative National Bank Cleveland Washington Mims Lida M Churchill New York City Willard Thomas F Whittelsey

Dunbar Graduates Told to Work for Equal Citizenship

Dunbar High School honors graduates with college scholarships and top class honors. James Weldon Johnson urged the large class to render general service for equality, warning a middle ground is unavailable. Girls Charlotte Corbin and Adelaide Cardozo won honors. several students earned scholarships to Howard, Lincoln, and other institutions.

Dunbar Dunbar High Schoal James Weldon Johnson Johnson Larry Dartmouth College Lowell Charlotte Corbin Adelaide Cardozo Ambherat College Chauncey Amer- Wormley Williams College Julius Carroll Charles K Goines Pearl Halley Margaret Brown Violet Harms Howard University Charles Gibson Lincoln University Cortez Peters Underwood Typewriter Company Bel Scott Alma Cooper Galt Prises Chauncey Withrow Irving Johnson Alberta Adams Thelma Kutzminger

Graduates Listed for Academic Centime Diplomas January 31

A long roster names female graduates and male graduates receiving Academic Centime diplomas dated January 31 and June 20. The list includes Louise Elizabeth Alexander Almener Gueille Brazier Helen Teresa Capers Verniece Theresa Clarke Julia Edmonds Marion Exther Miles and many more with numerous surnames and initials.

Louise Mlizabeth Alexander Almener Gueille Brazier Helen Teresa Capers Verniece Theresa Clifford Julia Edmonds Marion Exther Miles Alice Mae Richards Alma Isabelle Ruffin William Adolphus Coates Odell Griffin Coffey John Rodgers Cornwell Harold Thomas Hawthorne Vernon Penn Johnson Walter Archie Packe Llewellyn Aloysius Ransom Frederick Henderson Rhone Brunson Scott Kempton Rufus Wiskey Alberta Victoria Adams Anna Cornelia Louise Davin Tha Lucile Denny Josephine Antoinette de Valli Florence Begies Sophia Martha Edelin Bula Maude Edwards Thelma Proudfoot Entzminger Ethelyn Blance Evans Edna Mae Forest Dna Mee Fowler Anita Helen Gant Mary Elizabeth Gates Violet Marguerite Harris Audres Inease Harriaun Clementine Barnett Hart Thelma Virginia Hatcher Sylvia Ruth Hofman Jeannetta Homes Evelyn

Dr Starr Unbillable Means to Live to 120 at Banquet

Chicago scene notes Dr Starr famed professor at the University of Chicago retires after long service. He asserts he will live to 120 and may tour Africa again. He claims no diet and only walking as exercise, staying up late and writing freely as factors in his longevity. Names of attendees and listed individuals appear in a long roster.

Chicago Fredrick Starr Bomer University of Chicago

Howard University to Receive Large Endowment

Howard University medical school is set to gain the largest endowment in its history. A half million dollar pledge from the General Education Board of New York City requires the university to raise an equal amount by July 1 with a three year window to collect pledges. The Interior Department reported no difficulty in securing the rest of the university share and the board’s $250,000 will be paid in line with pledges. Current payments total $32,000 and the endowment is expected to boost medical school expenses and programs.

District of Columbia Congress of Mother and Parent Teacher Association Giles Scott Rafter Potter Buuke Iertia Galumma Eitvens Wodern Education Dunbar Charles H . Houston Harvard Law School Woard Harvard Law Review Prederick Sheldon Harvard University Spain Europe Willam Ho Wilkinson Syracuse University Coralie Franklin Cook Guis Stella Helle Capers Dorothy Madeline Davis Martha Hazel Green Eilizabeth Bicks Marion Estelle Jameson Elizabeth Victoria eJnkin Fiva Beatrice Johnson Ethel Edgell Meyers Maude Virginia Middleton Ruth Angel Reynolds Mae Helen Ross Cora Elizabeth Victora Jenkina Eve Beatrice Art Florence Stitt Josephine Louise Timus Carngal Goldman Wanzer Hannah Belle Williams Ethyl Beatrice Augusta Wise Boys Theodore Sanford Botte Samuel Vashon Dyer Ivano Joseph Garnett Cortez Wilson Peters Andrew Leo Hadcliffe Frank A ’Randolph, Jr Richard Winfield Tutman Roscoe Washington Chauncey Isaiah Withrow Jr Izetta Howard Universty General Education Board of New York City Work Interior Department New York Boards Howard University Medical School University 8 Medical School

Death of Andrew H. Snyder in Cumberland Maryland

Andrew H. Snider, long time local grocer in Cumberland, died tonight aged about seventy. He leaves his wife and four sons including John W. Snider, proprietor of the Pennsylvania hotel, among the survivors.

Sprotal Washington Post Cumberland Md Andrew H Snider John W Snider Pennsylvania Hotel

Graduation Day at Gonzaga Grammar School Eight Grade

Gonzaga grammar school held graduation in the college theater with nearly 200 voices in the chorus. Certificates were awarded for eighth grade work and medals were given for Christian doctrine and general excellence. Parents attended as students performed and speakers addressed the graduates.

Gonzaga Grammar School Spake Michae Downey Juhr Getas James Herrare Chares Fiorn Ricpert Faleys John Qbrie Thomes Qui James John and Rovert Walsh Ignatius Hradecamy Joseph Bergag Francis Doga James Dugan Richara Yialt Ldwaraderes James Preslus Mepser Lawrence Robert Ashles Lawrence Dor William Kore Francis McLaines Wiliam Sard Woolam Smith Joseph Sullivan Fower Fores Samar Lerchrans Francis Keer Ows Frarke Edward McKlarey Francis Berchmars Meay Joh Gerau John Q Brier Arother Ucert Rex Oasis Jevn Genera Xco Erie Jorn Olreedal Francis Jahr Og Ade Raymond Quipley Kenneth Collin John Lune Meial Wrence Carr Christa Wlanko John Gear Corzaga Merivacs of Grtae Tne Lewis Trancs Emser Pon Ande Naver Larves Wooai Aenae Erkie Allan Famer Tecter Ignatius Dorr Michae Jcha Wet James Joseph Terrara Caarly Ge Te Fisrr Pebert Edward Fuelus Francis Brake Jahn Ferehr Ays Senau Filmer Alosiue Gadnan Francs.nation Gieesa Howard Lrnest Variilten Bana Aer Ja

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