# Joint Appendix Vol2 — Am. Legion v. Am. Humanist Ass'n, 139 S. Ct. 451 (2018) (No. 17-1717) > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/brief%3Amicro_IA40385016_0835%3A22 ## Record - **Collection:** Supreme Court brief - **Document type:** Joint Appendix Vol2 - **Published:** January 1, 2018 ## Text Nos. 17-1717 & 18-18 IN THE Supreme Court of the United States THE AMERICAN LEGION, ET AL., Petitioner, Vv. AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION, ET AL., Respondents. MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION, Petitioner, ve AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION, ET AL., Respondents. On Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit JOINT APPENDIX —- VOLUME II OF IV MICHAEL A. CARVIN NEAL KUMAR KATYAL JONES DAY HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP 51 Louisiana Ave., N.W. 555 Thirteenth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001 Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 879-3939 (202) 637-5600 macarvin@jonesday.com neal. katyal@hoganlovells.com Counsel of Record for Counsel of Record for Am. Legion Petitioners Petitioner Md.-Nat’l Capital Park & Planning Comm’n PETITIONS FOR WRITS OF CERTIORARI FILED: JUNE 25 & 29, 2018 CERTIORARI GRANTED: NOVEMBER 2, 2018 Additional counsel listed on inside cover Additional Counsel: MONICA LYNN MILLER AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION 1821 Jefferson Place NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Counsel of Record for Respondent American Humanist Association TABLE OF CONTENTS Page VOLUME IL Relevant Docket Entries: Court of Appeals Entries (No. 15-2597)................ | District Court Docket Entries (No. 8:14-cv-00550-DKC) o.oo... cccccccccecccceees 11 Relevant Pleadings: Complaint, filed February 25, 2014...........0.0.0.......... 27 Exhibits: A. Image of the Bladensburg Cross and TT ini cas chcertnticeeeeienennetnanensnennenecnes 40 B. Image of Plaque’s Obscurities by eT 41 C. Image of Cross’s Emblem of Gold Star with the Letters “U.S.” in its Center........... 42 D. Contribution Pledge................................... 43 E. Aerial View Image of Each New Mon- ument Situated More than 200 Feet from the Bladensburg Cross........................ 44 F. Image of the 9/11 Monument Standing less than a Foot Tall, Text Facing a 45 G. Image of the Korea-Vietnam Monu- ment Standing about 4 Feet Tall ................ 46 H. Image of the Second World War Me- morial Standing about 10 Feet Tall............ 47 (i) ‘i Defendant’s Answer to Complaint filed Intervenors-Defendants’ Motion to Intervene filed May 1, 2014 (excerpts)......................ccccccseee Intervenors-Defendants’ Memorandum in Support of its Motion to Intervene, filed May 1, 2014: Exhibits: B. Post 131 Memorial Day 2011 Program ee i itntensenensinenenn C. News and Notes Prince George's County Historical Society dated No- I Ne eeitentnicinicatbentintntitteeniierenn burg and Between American Legion Plaintiffs’ Corrected Motion for Summary Judgment, without Memorandum of Law in Support, with Attachments and Exhibits, filed May 5, 2015: Attachments: Defendant's Second Amended Answers to Plaintiffs’ First Set of Interrogatories dated January 30, 2015 (excerpts)................. Intervenors-Defendants’ Responses to Plaintiffs’ First Set of Interrogatories dated November 29 and Plaintiffs’ Expert Witness Designation, with Attached Expert Report of G. Kurt Piehler, Ph.D., with Exhibits, dated November 17, 2014 (excerpts).............. 75 Expert Rebuttal Report of G. Kurt Piehler, Ph.D., with Exhibits, dated (10:00 A.M.), with Exhibits, taken on March 25, 2015 (excerpts) .......................06 289 Deposition of Maryland-National Capita! (1:46 P.M.), with Exhibits, taken on March 25, 2015 (excerpts) ..................-...... 307 Deposition of Kira Calm Lewis, taken on April 9, 2015 (excerpts) ....................0.--00- 314 Deposition of Philip Onderdonk, Jr., taken on March 11, 2015 (excerpts) ....................... 316 Deposition of Phillip Holdcraft, taken on Bilesels BR, BBBB .ccccececcsrcsecscccecssssscscccccssessessees 318 March 10, S016 ................0c0ccccccccccecseseseereseees 324 Declaration of Jason Torpy, with Exhibits, sworn on April 17, 2015.............----....s-s-000000 326 VOLUME Il: Declaration of Michael L. Weinstein, sworn 18. 19. 22. 24. iv Photographs of Bladensburg Cross CS EE 423 Newspaper Articles “Calvary” and “Sacrifice” Cross) dated 1919..................... 428 Legion Dedicates Bladensburg War Memorial Cross, Washington Post dated July 13, 1925 .020.0..........ccccccceceeceeeeeee 441 Shrine, Evening Times dated Newspaper Articles - Ku Klux Klan Activity dated 1924-1925 ..00000000.0....eccccccce 495 Lights for Peace Cross, Washington Post dated April 2, 1965 ............................ 524 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Bladensburg Cross ee 526 Town and Post 131 Events at Bladensburg Cross dated 1980-2014......... 539 v 31. “Save the Peace Cross” Demonstration -Emails; Police Report; After Action Report dated 2014 (excerpts)..................... 613 34. E-mails from Citizens Supporting Bladensburg Cross various dates.............. 626 35. E-mails from Citizens in Opposition to Bladensburg Cross various dates.............. 697 36. Rev. Brian P. Adams — Pastor of Mount Rainier Christian Church — Cross Should Not Be Used as Symbol for Mili Acti dated September 26, 2012 ......................... 700 38. Marty Callaghan, Saving the Bladens- burg Peace Cross, The American Le- gion and Commentsdated June 1, 2014....705 39. Shaun Rieley, Memorial Madness, Na- dated May 26, 2014 200.0000000.....0.ccccccceeeeeeeeees 717 41. Excerpts of The Four Pillars of the American Legion updated July 1, 2010.....722 53. Defendant’s Report: Daniel Filippelli, ‘Peace Cross’ An Evaluation of Condi- tion and Recommendations for Resto- ration dated April 18, 2010........................ 727 54. Request for Proposals Preservation and Restoration of Peace Cross Monu- ene er 766 VOLUME III: 55. Defendant's E-mails Re: Condition of Cross dated 2010-2011 ...0.........ccccccccccceecceee 816 56. Bladensburg Cross Project Report ............ 822 57. vi E-mail from Edward Day dated September 6, 2012 ........................... Defendant’s E-mails Re: Condition of Cross dated 2012-2013 ..............cccccccccceeeeeee Defendant’s E-mails Re: Condition of Cross dated 2014-2015. ............cccccccccecceeeeee Defendant’s E-mails dated September Jeffrey Lyles, Gazette Community News dated July 5, 2001....................00..00. Intervenors-Defendants’ Brief of Ami- cus Curiae in Support of Defendants, Green v. Haskell County Board of Commissioners, 568 F.3d 784 (10th Cir. 2009) (excerpts)...............00000..... Excerpts of the American Legion 2014 Officer’s Guide and Manual of Cere- Intervenors-Defendants’ Cross Motion for Summary Judgment, without Memoran- dum in Support, with Exhibits, filed June 10, 2015 (excerpts)....................0..000. Exhibits: 1. Photographs of the Memoriai, Neigh- boring Memorials, and Veterans Me- TD cacirnterenenicnanincenstinneinnnnmenenes 2. |Corrected| Map of Veterans Memorial Park and Surrounding Landmarks........... 3. National Park Service, Historic Amer- ican Building Survey: Peace Cross, HABS No. MD-1415 dated 2013.............. : 4. Winter Expert Report dated 2015............. 14. 15. 16. vii Historic Preservation Commission, PG: 69-16, Maryland Historical Trust Review Form dated 1996 ................0..0..... Richard A. Wilson, The Bladensburg War Memorials, Prince George’s Mag- azine dated Fall 1983....................0.0cc00000+ Richard A. Wilson, The War Memori- als of Bladensburg dated July 1983......... History Division, Md.-Nat’l Capital Park & Planning Comm’n, The Peace GI sceceninenemmssinnessnemnensstetnrenaientucsionsestiwns Deposition of Phillip Holdcraft sworn on March 12, 2015 (excerpts) .................. George T. Hunter, History, Snyder- Farmer Post No. 3 dated 1922................. Deposition of Frederick Stachura sworn on March 25, 2015 (excerpts)........ Fundraising Letter from John Riggles, reprinted in Legion Post #3 Program, “Annual Dance” dated November 9, 1974..................060004. Deposition of Lieutenant Brian Wa- ters sworn on March 25, 2015 (ex- Peace Cross Flooding Seen Getting Worse, Washington Post dated October 19, 1955 ...................00000000. G. Kurt Piehler, The Military, War, and Memory, Encyclopedia of War & American Society dated 2005 .................. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. ded G. Kurt Piehler, The American Memory of War, The American Expe- rience of War dated 2010........................ 1095 Men and Affairs —- War Graves, The Age dated October 16, 1937..................... 1133 Irish President Michael D Higgins Honours WWI Soldiers, BBC News RN Be Bis Se Dirctetenincsentetnivessecscnseens 1140 G. Kurt Piehler, Remembering War the American Way dated 2004 ..............000cc000 1143 Frederick W. Van Duyne, Erection of Permanent Headstones in the Ameri- can Cemeteries in Europe, Quarter- master Rev. dated January - I Se actenisassbtictetnnicuistinectesvonsense 1145 H.R. Res. 15, 68th Cong. (1924) .........0.... 1161 VOLUME Iv: 23. 24. Letter from Mrs. Martin Redman to John Walter Smith, U.S. Senator (Aug. 26, 1920), reprinted in Legion Post #3 Program, “Annual Dance,” dated November 9, 1974.......................... 1242 Fundraising Flyer, Memorial Cross to the Heroes of Prince George’s County, Maryland Who Lost Their Lives in the World War, and the Dedication of the National Defense Highway dated 1919... 1245 Pledge Sheet, reprinted in Legion Post #3 Program, “Annual Dance,” dated November 9, 1974......................... 1251 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. ix Lawn Fete for Memorial—Bladensburg Citizens Will Raise Fund for War Cross, Washington Post dated August 7, 1919 ............cccccccceeeeeeees 1253 Gift from Miss Wilson—To Be Sold at Bladensburg Lawn Party for War Me- morial, Washington Post dated August 9, 1919 .............c:cccccccceeeeeees 1255 Sacrifice Cross for Soldier—Prince Georges Countians Plan Seaplane Flight to Aid Fund, Washington Post dated July 11, 1919.............cseceesereeeeeeeees 1258 Wounded Yanks Subscribe— Walter Reed Patients Help Prince Georges Memorial Fund, Washington Post dated August 18, 1919 .............:cccccceeeees 1259 Highway to be Memorial, Washington Post dated June 8, 1919...............ccceceeeeee 1260 National Constitution and By-laws, The American Legion, Const. art. II1...... 1261 Deposition of Russell Myers, Jr. sworn on March 11, 2015 (excerpts) .................. 1314 Deposition of Philip Onderdonk, Jr. sworn on March 11, 2015 (excerpts)........ 1318 G. Kurt Piehler, The Jewish Veterans Organizations and the Shaping of the American National Identity in the Twentieth Century, Presented at 2004 Convention, Society for Military His- tory dated May 22, 2004 ..............ccceeccreees 1322 Davis Buckley Architects and Plan- ners, Crack Survey of the Memorial 37. 38. 40. 41. 42. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. . Peace Cross in Bladensburg Maryland John H. Hiser, The Story of the Memo- rial Cross, Prince George’s Enquirer ate TRG Gy, Ti Beccsencvccecevccsnsssestesvescessess | Legion Dedicates Bladensburg War Memorial Cross, Washington Post Ge ey Bi, Fi enccceencscntnnssnnsncsccenseeene Planners Study Bypass Around Peace Cross, Washington Post dated September 8, 1939 ...................... Prince George’s Cnty. Land Record, | Seer nner Md. Rd. Comm’n Mins. dated October 25, 1960 .................cccccceeee Conveyance from Snyder-Farmer Post 3 to Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, February 15, 1961, attached to Letter from Wal- do Burnside to Commission dated March 1, 1961 ..................0..c000e0ee0s Renewed Peace Cross Dedication, Prince Georges J. dated I Bi HIE cctcicnienscccescnscesesenaneseses Phillip Holdcraft Errata dated March 26, 2015 ...............cccccceeeeeeees The American Legion, Officer's Guide and Manual of Ceremonies...................... Prince Georges Dead Honored by Citi- zens, Washington Post ee 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 62. xi War Dead Honored, Washington Post dated May 31, 1929.................cccccccceeeeeeeees 1407 Peace Cross to Be Scene of Rites, Washington Post dated May 30, 1940..... 1409 New Look for Bladensburg, Prince George’s Post dated July 24, 1975........... 1410 Program, 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Memoria! Cross dated July 12, 1975 .0...........ccccccccceeeeeeeeeees 1413 Catherine Wright, A Brief History of a 1742 Town dated 1977 ............cccccccccecseeees 1417 Veteran Fights to Save Memorial, Prince Georges J. dated November 9, 1984 ....................0000. 1420 Undated Photograph, “Peace Cross Peace Cross Used to Celebrate Veter- ans, Prince George’s Gazette ee Ct itatirenedintecbeticinncccsininics 1424 Daniel Filippelli, “Peace Cross”—An Evaluation of Condition and Recom- mendations for Restoration dated April 18, 2010..................ccccccccceeeees 1427 Head of Church Army Will Be Preach- er Here, Washington Post dated July 25, 1931 .0.............cccccccceeeeeeeeees 1432 Deposition of G. Kurt Piehler sworn on EE is Bt rttnncctnnncsennessescinannnsennsnentecs 1435 Letter from William Burgess to Patri- cia Barney dated August 22, 2012 .......... 1443 Md. Historical Trust, Wayside Cross Monument dated February 26, 1997....... 1452 xii 67. Legion Post 131, “Veterans Day Pro- gram 2014,” dated November 11, 2014... 68. E-mail from Frederick Edwords to Steven Lowe dated May 26, 2014........... Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment, with Exhibits, filed June 11, 2015: Exhibits: 2. State Roads Commission Resolution Re: Condemnation dated November 14, 1958 ....................... 3. Deed by State Roads Commission dated October 25, 1960 .....................00000. 4. American Legion Resolution .................. 6. Historic Sites & Historical Trust 11. E-mail from Jason Torpy dated September 12, 2012...................... 20. E-mail from Roy Speckhardt dated September 13, 2012...................... 22. Affidavit of Edward Day sworn on UD Gy TN wresetnsecccscctnseneciecnmeeneseanscnees Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Defendant and Inter- venors-Defendants’ Cross-Motions for Summary Judgment and Reply Brief in Support of its Motion for Summary Judg- ment filed July 6, 2015: Exhibits: A. Letter from Defendant to AHA dated gg RARE acne AHAs’ Facebook Post, available at https://www.facebook.com/ ameri- canhumanist?fref=ts (last viewed June 30, 2015) dated May 5, 2015.00.00... Excerpts of THE ARMBRUSTER COMPANY, INC., Earley Studio’s Inno- vations Create a New Architectural BEMDITERS GEOG BOGE occcvcesccescversccnscssccsseoes Intervenors-Defendants’ Correspondence Correcting Earlier Submission of its Reply to Response to Motion for Correction Mo- tion for Summary Judgment filed Septem- ber 11, 2015: Exhibits: A. D. Exhibits from Deposition of G. Kurt TOTES TES NSA A The History of First United Methodist Church of Hyattaville.......................00000.. Biographical Sheets and Draft Cards for African American Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Honored on Bladensburg World War I Veterans Memorial, Ex- cerpted from Maryland in the World War 1917-1919 Military and Naval Service Records, Vol. I & II, Prince I Pe ccincncttticcsisettennstsensncnseccece Catherine Millard, The Washington Monument, Excerpted from The Chris- tian Heritage of our Nation—Ten Na- tional Memorials 0 ee xiv G. Army Command Policy on Public Prayers at Official Functions dated Reape WR; Bi cesetesencctnvctiattiaiaitviiiamnating 1588 The Center for Inquiry’s Motion for Leave to File Memorandum as Amicus Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs filed October 1, 2015...... 1592 The Council on American-Islamic Relations’s Motion for Leave to Submit Memorandum of Amici Curiae in Support of Plaintiffs’ Motion for Summary Judgment fe 1596 Intervenors-Defendants’ Recent Legal and Factual Developments, filed November 6, 2015: Exhibit: B. Announcement of Director of the Na- tional Park Service Adding Bladens- burg World War I Veterans Memoria! to National Register of Historic Places dated September 18, 2015 ....................0 1599 415 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND GREENBELT DIVISION Case No. 8:14cv-14-550 AMERICAN HUMANIST ASSOCIATION, ET AL., Plaintiffs, vs. MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING COMMISSION, Defendant, THE AMERICAN LEGION, ET AL., Defendant-Intervenors, Filed May 5, 2015 DECLARATION OF MICHAEL L. WEINSTEIN I, Michael L. Weinstein, hereby state and declare as follows: 1. Iam the Founder and President of the Mili- tary Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF). 2. Iam a 1977 Honor Graduate from the United States Air Force Academy. I have served as a JAG officer in the US Air Force, Assistant General Coun- sel (White House Office of Administration) working in and for the West Wing of the Reagan administra- 416 tion, and the first General Counsel to H. Ross Perot and Perot Systems Corporation. 3. The MRFF is a 501(c)\(3) non-profit, civil rights organization that exists for the sole purpose of reestablishing the constitutionally guaranteed separation of church and state in the US military. | founded the organization in 2005 after learning about the abhorrent treatment of my two Jewish sons, Curtis and Casey Weinstein, and my future Christian daughter-in-law, Amanda Weinstein, by fundamentalist evangelical Christian zealots at the United States Air Force Academy. Since then, MRFF has grown to have approximately 41,000 clients from all branches of the US military, inclu- sive of active duty United States Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, Cadets, Midshipmen, National Guard and reserve personnel, Coast Guard men and women, and Veterans who represent a myriad faith and non-faith groups, including but not limited to Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Native American spiritualist, Agnostic, Atheist, Humanist, Secularist, and numerous other minority faith tradi- tions. MRFF has been nominated 7 times in the last 6 years for the Nobel Peace Prize. 4. The Bladensburg Cross does not represent our tens of thousands of MRFF clients because they strongly support separation of church and state. The Bladensburg Cross is a Christian symbol on govern- ment property. It is our position that an exclusivist Christian government does not rule the United States of America. The majority of our clients (ap- proximately 96% in fact) are members of one of the many Christian denominations, with about 3/4 being Protestants from a plethora of denominations, while 417 the remaining 1/4 are Roman Catholic. Even our Christian clients recognize the simple truth that for them to be free, they must first guarantee the free- doms of others, and vehemently oppose Christian supremacist policies, actions, or monuments. 5. Because the Bladensburg Cross is a Christian symbol, it sends a message to all of our non- Christian MRFF clients that they are outsiders and unwelcome in the Town of Bladensburg. This mes- sage is particularly harmful in the context of a war memorial. It sends a clear signal to all our non- Christian veterans that they are not worthy of being remembered. It sends a clear signal to all the moth- ers and fathers of non-Christian service members that their sons and daughters are less important than those Christian service members. 6. As the leader of an organization of multiple thousands of active duty and veteran warriors — and a veteran myself — I can say with authority that the Bladensburg Cross is not a neutral memorial that represents our nation’s heroes. Rather, it is a clear relic of the foul, sectarian, and anti-constitutional plague of fundamentalist Christian supremacy, which has wreaked havoc on our country’s secular character for the greater part of the last century. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, I declare under pen- alty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on this day of April 16, 2015. '¢/ Michael L. W : Michael! L. Weinstein Law #7755 418 EXHIBIT 1 CHAIN OF TITLE PEACE CROSS P.G. #96-16 (There is no record of conveyance of the greater part of the Peace Cross site from Snyder-Farmer- Butler Post #3 of Hyattsville to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, but the Commission has main- tained the Peace Cross for many years.) State Roads Commission to Mary- land-National Capital Park and Planning; 0.33 acres, part of the Casey Tract; same which grantors acquired through eminent domain in Law #7755. Condemnation proceedings in the Circuit Court of Prince George’s County - State Roads Commission vs. Heirs of William T. Casey; Court decreed that $4,462 was to be paid to the defendants, and with that payment, 4,462 square feet of the Casey Tract became vested in the State of Maryland for the State Roads Commission. Chapter 432, 419 The State Roads Commission was 1935 Laws of directed to determine the owner- Maryland #421:381 25 Feb. 1922 Deed c. 1918 ship of land in the area of Peace Cross and authorized to acquire the same, by purchase or condem- nation, for road improvements. Commissioners of Bladensburg to Snyder-Farmer Post #3, American Legion; Parcel on which “the cross now stands” for as long as the Post existed; if the Post disband- ed, the land reverted to the Com- missioners. Although there is nothing in the city records, the Prince George's County Memorial Committee must have obtained the permis- sion of the Commissioners of Bladensburg to place its proposed Peace Cross in the former public landing in the town; land was vested in the Commissioners by Chapter 428, 1870 Laws of Mary- land. 420 1935 MARYLAND LAWS 937, CH. 432 * * * admission of liability on the part of the Mayor and Common Council or otherwise used against the said Mayor and Common Council respecting its liability or asserted to be any liability of the Mayor and Common Council in any suit instituted by a claimant to enforce his claim. SEC. 2. And be it further-enacted, That this Act shall take effect June 1, 1935. - Approved May 17, 1935. CHAPTER 432. AN ACT to request the State Roads Commission to investigate the ownership and possessory rights of the property at the junction of the Defense High- way and Baltimore Boulevard in Bladensburg: and if there is outstanding ownership or right of posses- sion in any one to any part of said tract, to author- ize and direct said Commission to acquire the same and to direct the Board of Public Works to transfer a sufficient sum to said Commission for payment of same. WHEREAS, a controversy has arisen over the owner- ship and use of a small tract of land surrounding the Peace Cross at the junctiou of the Defense Highway and the Baltimore Boulevard in Bladensburg, Mary- land, and the use of said land for commercial purpos- es will create a serious menace to traffic at this point; and 421 WHEREAS, The State Roads Commission is deeply concerned about the traffic hazard situation at this junction; therefore SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That the State Roads Commission is authorized and directed to investigate the ownership and possessory rights of the so-called Casey Tract surrounding the said Peace Cross at the junction of the Defense Highway and the Baltimore Boulevard in Bladensburg, and if the said Commission deter- mines that there is an outstanding ownership or right of possession to any part of said tract, it is authorized and directed to proceed forthwith to acquire the same by purchase or condemnation. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the Board of Public Works be and it is hereby directed to transfer to the said State Roads Commission such amount as may be agreed upon awarded for the acquisition of said tract. SECTION 3. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect June 1, 1935. Approved May 17, 1935. CHAPTER 433. AN ACT to add a new section to Article 6 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Maryland (1930 Edition), title “Caroline County,” sub-title “Hucksters,” said new section to be known as Section 341A and to follow immediately after Section 341 of said Article, imposing license fees on hucksters, hawkers and ‘peddlers selling fruits and vegetables in Caroline County and exempting the growers thereof. 422 SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Maryland, That a new section be and it is hereby added to Article 6 of the Code of Public Local Laws of Maryland (1930 Edition), title “Caroline County,” sub-title “Hucksters,” said new section to be known as Section 341A, to follow immediately after Section 341 of said Article, and to read as follows : 341A. No huckster, hawker or peddler shall sell or offer for sale any fruits or vegetables, in Caroline County until he shall have iirst taken out a license for that purpose in accordance with the provisions of this section; provided however that this section shall not apply to the farmers or growers selling their own fruits or vegetables. For every such license, the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Caroline County shall be paid twenty-five ($25.00) dollars per annum. The receipts from said licenses shall be paid to the County Treasurer for the use of said County. Any person violating the provi- sions of this Section shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than twenty-five ($25.00) dollars, to be recovered as other fines are recovered. Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all laws or parts of Jaws inconsistent with the provisions of this Act be and they are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. * > « 428 EXHIBIT 3 THE WASHINGTON TIMES, SUNDAY, MAY 25, 1919 pg. 2 NEW HIGHWAY WILL BE YANK MEMORIAL Gov. Emerson C. Harrington, of Maryland, will use a gold shovel in spreading the first concrete when work begins early in June on the National Defense Highway, between Bladensburg and Annapolis. There will be elavorate ceremonies in which lead- ing men and women of Prince Georges county will take part. At a meeting yesterday of members of the good roads league of Prince Georges county, the decision was reached to dedicate the highway in question to the memory of soldiers. sailors and marines from that county who died in the worm war. Cross to Mark Start. A mammoth cross, a likeness of the Cross of Calva- ry, as described in the Bible, will be built at the beginning of the highway at Bladensburg. The mon- ument, which will be twenty feet high, will bear a huge bronze tablet on which will be the names of Prince George's boys who died in the service. The cross will be erected at Bladensburg, where the Defense Highway joins the Baltimore and Washing- ton pike. 429 The date of dedication will be announced within the next few days by John R. Riggles, president of the. Good Roads League. - BLANK - 431 THE WASHINGTON HERALD, TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1919 pg. 4 MEMORIAL CROSS FOR HERO DEAD PLANNED Residents of Prince George County, Maryland, are developing plans for the erection of a monster calva- ry cross at Bladensburg, the starting point of the Bladensburg to Annapolis State memorial highway, for the soldiers, sailors and Marines who gave their lives in the war with Germany. John R. Riggles is chairman of the men’s and Mrs. Edgar Brown, chairman of the women’s committee on the Calvary Cross Memorial. Six mothers whose sons fell in the war are on the women’s committee. They are: Mrs. Neal Disney, of Bowie; Mrs. John Thurman, Seat Pleasant; Mrs. Charles Hartman, of Suitland; Mrs. Joseph Ford, colored, of Landover; Mrs. H. C. Hunterman, of Mount Rainer;; Mrs. Harry Stewart, of Haynesboro, and Mrs. O.C. Straun, of Ardmore. 432 - BLANK - 433 THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1922); JUNE 8, 1919 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. All HIGHWAY TO BE MEMORIAL The National Defense Highway, between Bladens- burg and Annapolis, will be dedicated by the citizens of Prince Georges county, Md., to the memory of their dead soldiers, sailors and marines. A calvary cross, 20 feet high, will be erected at Bladensburg and the names of the county heroes will be inscribed on a bronze tablet. It is planned to have the dedication exercises with- in the next few weeks. Gov. Harrington will spread the first concrete. Mrs. Edgar Brown is in charge of the committee on arrangements. Secretary of War Barker, Secretary of the Navy Daniels, members of Congress and other prominent men will be invited to attend. 434 THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1922); JULY 11, 1919 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 5 SACRIFICE CROSS FOR SOLDIER Prince Georges Countians Plan Seaplane Flight to Aid Fund. A naval seaplane flight from Washington to Chesa- peake Beach may be a feature of Prince Georges county memorial day, which will be celebrated at the resort next Monday. Arrangements or the flight now are being made with the Navy Department. It is proposed that the plan shall carry messages from Secretaries Baker and Daniels, from newspapers and from prominent business men regarding the erection of the big sacri- fice cross at Bladensburg in honor of the 52 Prince Georges county Yanks who lost their lives in the war. The excursion is for the benefit of the fund to erect the cross. 435 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954); MARCH 5, 1924 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) HYATTSVILLE Representatives of Snyder-Farmer post, No. 3. American Legion, of Hyattsville are planning to address community and other: organizations in various sections of the country in interest of the post's campaign to complete the memorial cross at Bladensburg erected in honor of Prince Georges county men who died in the world war. Alan H. Pottinger last night explained the situation to the citizens’ association at Decatur Heights. C.L. Aiello will address the citizens’ improvement associa- tion at Riverdale March 13, and. Waldo Burnside, commander of the post, expects to announce within a few days the assignment of additional speakers. If a movement begun by Mrs. John J. Fainter, of the ladies’ auxiliary to the post, materializes. a tree will be planted on the site near the cross in honor of the mothers of the county; men who made the su- preme sacrifice. At a meeting tonight of the post in legion hall the permanent charter will be signed. Only members who were in good standing during the first year of the post’s organization-October 21, 1919 to October 20, 1920 and who are now in good standing, or those whose names appeared on the application for a temporary charter, will be eligible to sign the per- 436 manent charter. Following the signing of: the charter refreshments will be served. For designing the best posters advertising the an- nual Hyattsville Chautauqua, which has just- con- cluded, these pupils of the Hyattsville elementary schools were awarded prizes of a complimentary ticket: Grace Oldenburg, seventh grade, Olive street school, and Billy Munson, fourth grade, Spencer street school. Honorable mention was given Glenn Farwell, sixth grade, Olive street school, and William Stanton, third grade, Spencer street school. H. W. Gilbertson, chairman of the committee which judged the posters, states the drawings were unusually meritorious. Following an absence of almost two years on duty with the Pacific fleet, First Lieut. Galen U. Sturgis, marine corp., son of Prof. and Mrs. S. C. Sturgis, has arrived home on a week's furlough, at the termina- tion of which he will rejoin the fleet which is at New York. The Hyattsville Women's club will meet Monday night at 8 o'clock in the Olive Street school. ROCKVILLE. The home of Roger Nichols, at Burdette, Md was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon, entailing a loss of about $6.000. The fire is supposed to have been caused by a defective flue. Earlier in the day: the home of Miss Lucy Moore at Ashton caught fire from a defective flue. Before the citizens of the community, who formed into a bucket brigade, could extinguish the flames; damage to the amount of $500 was done. The Rev. Nolan B. :Harmon Jr., pastor of the Methodist church, officiated at the marriage here 437 Sunday of Eldridge P. Byrd, of Dayton, Va. and Miss Elizabeth M. Hamel of Washington. 438 - BLANK 439 THE WASHINGTON HERALD MONDAY JULY 11, pg. 5 PICNIC TO RAISE MEMORIAL FUND Chesapeake Beach Mecca Today for Citizens of Prince Georges. The people of Prince George County, Maryland, today will hold their first Maryland, today will hold their first annual observance of memorial day in tribute to the fifty-two service men from the county who lost their lives in the world war. The celebra- tion will take place at Chesapeake Beach. Two big seaplanes will arrive at Chesapeake Beach from Hampton Roads at 4 o'clock this afternoon in connection with the excursion. The excursion will be for the benefit of the $5,000 fund for the erection, at Bladensburg, of a huge sacrifice cross im honor of the dead heroes. Mrs. J. H. Norman, treasurer of the fund, will be at the resort to receive subscriptions. The “Bordeau Glide,” danced by soldiers just back from the war zone, will be a feature of the program. It is possible that a naval seaplane will make a flight to the beach from Washington. The 9:15 and 11:30 trains to the resort will stop at Upper Marlboro to take aboard delegations from that town. On the return trips the 3, 6 and 10 o'clock trains will stop at the town. 440 John R. Riggles is chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements. He is assisted by a commit- tee of twenty yeomen (F) and Marinettes. 441 EXHIBIT 5 LEGION DEDICATES BLADENSBURG WAR MEMORIAL CROSS, WASHINGTON Post DATED JULY 13, 1925 LEGION DEDICATES BLADENSBURG WAR MEMORIAL CROSS Representative Gambrill Asks Former Soldiers to Outlaw War. MRS. BRADLEY SYNDER UNVEILS MONUMENT Memorial Is Work of John D. Early; Parade Precedes Ceremony. That future generations passing through Bladens- burg, Md., may be reminded of the 49 young men of Prince Georges county who made the supreme sacri- fice in the world war, an unadorned cross 40 feet high at the fork .of the Baltimore pike and the An- napolis memorial highway was dedicated yesterday afternoon. Ceremonies were held under the auspices of the Snyder-Farmer post. American Legion, of Bladensburg, which is composed of the survivors of the Fourth Maryland regiment. Thai war be forever outlawed was the keynote ap- peal of Representative Stephen W. Gambrill of the 442 Fifth Maryland district. who delivered the dedica- tion address, “Where we of the peat generation have failed to prevent war, perhaps you young men of the American Legion or the mothers who gave their sons to the conflict may succeed.” was the hope expressed by the speaker. “You men of Prince Georges county fought for the sacred right of all to live in peace and security and by the token of this cross, symbolic of Calvary, let us keep fresh the memory of our boys who died for a righteous cause.” Following the representative’s ad-dress the trees was unveiled by hire Mrs. Bradley A. Snyder, of Bladensburg, assisted by John H. Higer, commander of the local legion post, The American flag at the base of the monument, when removed revealed a bronze tablet 8 by 3% feet on which are inscribed the names of the 49 soldiers. At the bottom of the tablet is the following quotation from President Woodrow Wilson: “The right is more precious then peace; we shall fight for the things we have always carried nearest our hearts; to such a task we dedicate our lives.” On the four sides of the base of the monument are the words “Valor,” Endurance,” “Courage,” “De- votion.” There is no other inscription on the memo- rial. Each arm of the cross measure 5 feet and the base is 12 feet square. It was constructed at a cost of $10,000 by John D. Early, of this city, sculptor and architect. The material is a mixture of concrete and marble. At a distance it resembles sandstone, hav- ing about the same color, light brown with a reddish brown border. It races down the Baltimore pike toward Washington and an American flag flies from a staff to one side. 443 Music for the ceremony was furnished by the Army Music School band, Mayor Irvin Owings of Hyatts- ville spoke a history of Company F. 115th infantry was recited by the Rev. F. C. Reynolds, chaplain of that unit during the war. Other speakers included Mrs. George C. Selbold, president of the War Moth- ers: Col. James E. Abbott, commander, department of Maryland, American Legion, and Commander Hiser of the Balenburg post. Invocation was given by the Rev. A.J. Carey, paster of St. Jerome’s Catholic church, Hyattsvivile, and the Rev. B.P. Robertson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Hyattsville pronounced the benediction. The Vincent B. Costello post, Fife and Drum corps of Washington, and the apparatus of the Prince Georges county fire department, participated in the parade through Bladensburg before the dedication exercises. j > . e Paolo, winner of the inaugural! racs A | 4 1 nm members of National American Ba : tive Stephen W. Gamtl - BLANK - 449 The Washington Post - Monday, 7/13/1925, p. 14 LEGION DEDICATES BLADENSBURG WAR MEMORIAL CROSS Representative Gambrill Asks Former Soldiers to Outlaw War MRS. BRADLEY SNYDER UNVEILS MONUMENT Memorial is Work of John D. Earley; Parade Preceeds Ceremony That future generations passing through Bladens- burg, Md., may be re-minded of the 49 young men of Prince Georges county who made the supreme sacri- fice in the world war, an unadorned cross 40 feet high at the fork of the Baltimore pike and the An- napolis memorial highway was dedicated yesterday afternoon. Ceremonies were held under the auspices of the Snyder-Farmer post, American Legion, of Bladensburg, which is composed of the survivors of the Fourth Maryland Regiment. That war be forever outlawed was the keynote ap- peal of Representative Stephen W. Gambrill, of the Fifth Maryland District, who delivered the dedica- tion address. “Where we of the past generation have failed to prevent war, perhaps you young men of the Ameri- can Legion or the mothers who gave their sons to the conflict may succeed,” was the hope expressed by the speaker. “You men of Prince Georges county fought for the sacred right of all to live in peace and security and by the token of this cross, symbolic of Calvary, let us keep fresh the memory of our boys who died for a righteous cause.” Following the representative’s address the cross was unveiled by Firs. Bradley A. Snyder, of Bladens- 450 burg, assisted by John H. Miser, commander of the local legion post. The American flag at the base of the monument when removed revealed a bronze tablet 8 by 2% feet, on which are inscribed the names of the 49 soldiers. At the bottom of the tablet is the following quotation from President Woodrow Wilson’ ‘The right is more precious than peace; we shall fight for the things we have always carried nearest our hearts; to such a task we dedicate our lives.” On the four sides of the base of the monument are the words “Valor,” “Endurance,” “Courage,” “Devotion.” There is no other inscription on the memorial. Each arm of the cross measures 5 feet and the base is 12 feet square. It was constructed at the cost of $10,000 by John D. Feeley of this city, sculptor and architect. The material is a mixture of concrete and marble. At a distance it resembles sandstone, having about the same color, light brown with a reddish brown border. It faces down the Baltimore pike toward Washington and an American flag flies from a staff at one side. Music for the ceremony was furnished by the Army Music School band. Mayor Irvin Owings of Hyatts- ville spoke, a history of Co. F, 115th Infantry was recited by the Rev. F. C. Reynolds, chaplain of that unit during the war. Other speakers included Mrs. George C. Seihold(?), president of the war mothers, Col. James E. Abbott, commander, department of Maryland, American Legion, and Commander Miser, of Bladensburg post. Invocation was given by the Rev. A. J. Carey, pastor of St. Jerome’s Catholic church, Hyattsville, and the Rev. B. P. Robertson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Hyattsville pronounced the benediction. 451 EXHIBIT 8 M-NCPPC HISTORICAL STRUCTURES SURVEY Prince George’s County, Maryland March 24. 1997 Prepared By: Blackburn Architects, P.C. Architecture-Planning-Interiors 1228 112 315t Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 Phone: 202-337-1755 Fax: 202-337-5271 McMullen & Associates Consulting Structural Engineers 3381 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 350 Vienna, Virginia 22182 Phone: 703-556-065 1 Fax: 703-556-0378 AJ Engineers, Inc. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing 3545 Chain Bridge Road. Suite 209 _Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Phone: 703-352-1870 Fax: 703-352-1873 R.W. Brown & Associates Construction Cost Consultants 311 West Maple Avenue. Suite FE Vienna, Virginia 22180-4309 Phone: 703-255-2580 Fax: 703-255-4927 7 452 Table of Contents Introduction and Summary Report 1- Chelsea Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 2- College Park Airport Air Mail Hangar Re- port, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Summary 3- The Cottage at Warington Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 4- Crandell-Rothstein House Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 5- Hazelwood Report, Drawings, Checklists,Cost Sum- mary 6- Oxon Hill Manor Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 7- Peace Cross Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 8- Mount Carver Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 9- Thrift Schoolhouse Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 10- Warington Tobacco Barn Report, Drawings, Checklists, Cost Sum- mary 453 Ill. Conclusion IV. Appendix Bound, Separately - Detailed Cost Estimates 454 lL. Introduction In an effort to assist the Maryland-National Capi- tal Park and Planning Commission with their physi- cal development program. Blackburn Architects is pleased to submit the following analysis of ten his- toric sites in Prince George’s County. This report is a part of a larger study of twenty-four sites through- out the County. This analysis was mandated by the County Council in order to determine the condition, development potential, and renovation costs for each structure. This study should serve as a guide in determining future restoration and preservation objectives in the County. Through the combined efforts of the architect, structural engineer, mechani- cal engineer, and cost estimator a detailed list of deficiencies and required improvements was devel- oped and is presented using the following procedure: Our analytical process involved visits to each site in which existing conditions and deficiencies were recorded in a checklist format included within each section of this report. The observations were limited to visual inspection only and no special testing was conducted. All accessible spaces were investigated: however, concealed areas were not accessible and are not included in the results of this report. Further selective demolition and testing of foundations, walls, and roofs may be needed before final restora- tion methods are determined. Where damage or deficiencies were suspected, additional testing has been recommended. This analysis does not indicate the presence or absence of any hazardous materials in any of these sites. Further testing should be conducted by hazardous materials abatement profes- sional. If these materials are found. They must be 455 dealt with in the appropriate manner. These field observations were compiled and coordinated with the consultants, and recommendations were developed for stabilization, restoration for partial use, and restoration for full public use. These recommendations are included in the body of this report. The condition of the buildings varies, and the requirements for stabilization range from reroofing and repainting to emergency bracing to limit chances of collapse. Restoration for partial use is being analyzed for the current use of the building, if occupied, or for limited office if unoccupied, In order to comply with changes in the building codes, many of these buildings will require substantial renovations if altered for office or public use. Resto- ration for full public use is being analyzed for public display and information space on the first floor and offices on the second floor. Additional code require- ments and upgrades in finishes are required for full public use as indicated in the report. A separate section for each building is included in the report that contains requirements for architectural; struc- tural; and mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) improvements. A brief summary for each building is including in the succeeding section. A detailed cost estimate containing specific line item costs is provided in a separate document. These figures are prepared as a guide for future budget planning by M-NCPPC. They are based on limited information and field observations, and are subject to changes in the construction market. A more definite cost estimate should be prepared when specific restoration plans are developed for each site. 456 The report section summarizes required improve- ments for stabilization and restoration. Each build- ing is presented separately and stabilization, resto- ration for partial use, and restoration for full public use are divided within each section. A page number- ing system identifies each building. For Chelsea, building 1, page 1 is numbered 1-1. Finally, draw- ings, checklists, and a cost estimate summary for each site show related costs for stabilization, restora- tion for partial use, and restoration for full public use. Summary Built in the late eighteenth century, Chelsea is a two story, hipped roof house that combines both Federal and Greek Rival styles as a result of a reno- vation that occurred around 1830. The house was last used as a private residence and is currently vacaut. The interior is in fair condition because of continued interior heating and ventilation. The exterior is in fair to poor condition as a result of foundation settlement and decaying exterior siding. A concealed gutter system has failed and will soon lead to substantial water damage if not repaired. The facility is not accessible to the handicapped and does not meet current building codes. In order to utilize this structure for use other than a caretakers residence, substantial renovation will be required. Renovation options for office use and public display spaces are presented in the report. The cost esti- mates for each phase are as follows: stabilization, $93,310; restoration for partial use, $700,664; resto- ration for full public use, 827,532. Refer to the separately bound cost estimate for a detailed descrip- tion of these costs. 457 The College Park Airport Airmail Hangar was built circa 1909 and served as the first commercial airmail service hangar.) Currently, the building is used as a maintenance hangar for aircraft repair and restora- tion. Though presently occupied there are many repairs needed in order to stabilize or restore this building. Site regrading after its construction has left portions of the hangar slab below grade. Stand- ing site water floods the rear of the building and is causing substantial interior water damage. The grade around the perimeter of the building should be lowered below the floor slab and a storm water drainage system should be installed. The exterior wall panels are incorrectly installed or maintained and should be replaced. Many current code viola- tions may have to be corrected if this building is renovated for its current use. Presently, inadequate fire ratings and lack of sprinklers represent fire cance and design of this building may justify its restoration as a museum of public display space. Restoration options for an aircraft repair facility and a museum are presented in the report. The cost estimates for each phase are as follows: stabilization, $407,145; restoration for partial use, $716.870: restoration for full public use, $919.141. Refer to the separately bound cost estimate for a detailed descrip- tion of these costs. The Cottage at Warington is a one story house, with finished attic and partial basement that was built circa 1842. The main house, with saltbox style roof and wood siding, seems to have two smaller additions stepping out from the front side. A small metal shed roofed addition links a slightly larger gable roofed room. Originally a private residence, 458 the structure has since been used as a caretakers house and a field office for archeology work. The building is currently vacant and is in fair to poor condition. The exterior siding is decaying and the interior has substantial water damage. Because of the size of this structure and the difficulty in meet- ing accessibility and building code requirements, it may be best used as a caretakers residence. Both residential and office use restoration options are included in the report. The cost estimates for each phase are as follows: stabilization, $65,293; restora- tion for partial use. $419,256: restoration for full public use. $562,115. Refer to the separately bound cost estimate for a detailed description of these costs. The Crandell-Rothstein House is a two story com- bination saltbox and gable-roofed house that was built in the 1840’s as a single family residence. Several later additions to incorporate a bakery shop have left a building with a multisectional arrange- ment., Unfortunately, the structure of this house is unsound and some floors are beginning to collapse. Masonry foundation walls are crumbling and wood floor joist are eaten away by termites. Many areas will have to be rebuilt in order to restore this buiid- ing. Office and public display restoration require- ments are presented, but careful consideration of the cost estimates should be made before considering these options. The cost estimates for each phase are as follows: stabilization, $94,521; restoration for partial use. $476,992; restoration for full public use, $526,063. Refer to the separately bound cost esti- mate for a detailed description of these costs. Hazelwood was built in three phases beginning with a 1 1/2 story gambrel roofed section in the late 459 eighteenth century. In circa 1800, side gabled 2 1/2 story federal style structure was added. Circa 1860 a 3 story Victorian center section was added to join the two earlier structures. The building underwent a complete stabilization recently and needs limited repairs at this time. However, extensive renovations may be required depending on the restoration use. Previous interior water and insect damage will require substantial repairs. If restored for office or public use, fire ratings and sprinklers requirements will have to be met. Restoration options for office and public display use are indicated in the report. The cost estimates for each phase are as follows: stabilization, $59,870; restoration for partial use; $1.149.121; restoration for full public use; $1,623,958. Refer to the separately bound cost estimate for a detailed description of these costs. Oxon Hill is two story hip roofed, brick structure that was built in 1929. It represents one of the early examples of a very well built steel bar joist and masonry load bearing structure. The first floor has an administrative office and is currently being rented for receptions and other functions. The exterior is in good condition with the exception of cracking site walls, peeling paint, and a leaking roof. The interior of the first floor is in good condition; however, the second floor has severe water damage and will require substantial repair. Current code violations and restrictions for alternate uses may complicate the restoration of this building. If the second floor is to be used for public or office use, a second exit may be required. Additional stairs may be required at each end of the building. The base- ment is currently sprinkled: however, additional! areas may require sprinklers depending on the 460 restoration use. The building is well designed and is worthy of museum quality restoration. Office, guest rooms, and public display restoration options are presented. The cost estimates for each phase are as follows: stabilization, $274,937; restoration for partial use, $2,253,740; restoration for full public use; $3,466,797. Refer to the separately bound cost estimate for a detailed description of these costs. The Peace Cross, built from 1919 to 1920, is a monument dedicated to the soldiers from Prince George’s county who lost their lives fighting in World War |. The exposed aggregate concrete cross is approximately forty feet tall and measures fifteen feet at its base. The site is located in the middle of a busy traffic intersection. No public access is possible. The stabilization and restoration of the structure will require repairing cracks and preventing water pene- tration; however, the cause of the cracking must be determined first. The cracks could be caused by thermal cycling or improper curing of the concrete during construction. Further material sampling and testing is required before repair methods can be recommended. A rough cost estimate is provided, but these numbers may change when more data is available. The cost estimate for stabilization is $54,201, Refer to the separately bound cost estimate for a detailed description of these costs. Mount Calvert is a two story brick Federal-style house, with finished attic and partial basement that was built in the late eighteenth century. In the mid- nineteenth century a side wing was added that possibly connected a previously free standing struc- ture to the main house. The building has excellent detailing, both exterior and interior, and the site 461 offers scenic view of the confluence of the Western Branch and the Patuxent River.1 The main house is used for occasional interpretive programs, while the added wing is currently used as a caretakers resi- dence. The exterior masonry needs substantial repairs and the masonry *> * 462 EXHIBIT 13 “THE PEACE Cross” (RECORDS OF SNYDER-FARMER-BUTLER) a total of $675.80. Among her disbursements were an additional $476.55 to I.H. Moser and $12.50 to “Foster, Architect.” At that point (early 1922), the committee gave up the struggle.(24) Perhaps a part of the Prince George’s County Me- morial Committee’s failure to its financial goal can be attributed to the keen competition it encountered. January 1919 it had been proposed that an appropri- ate war memorial be erected Upper Marlboro, the county seat, and by March a second memorial com- mittee began _ ting there in the Court House. During the summer that group, with the aid of committees established throughout the county, solicited subscriptions to raise 00. Their campaign was far more successful and on October 7, 1919, a little over a week after the ground-breaking for the Peace Cross, a bronze placque, bearing the names of forty-seven war dead, was unveiled in the Court House yard, and cornerstone of a second section of the monument, a fountain, was laid. It was likely that many citizens, aware the county already had a war memorial, deemed unnecessary to support further attempts to complete the Peace Cross.(25) Due to the lack of funds, “the Cross was in unfin- ished condition, and, being the Washington- Baltimore boulevard, it became an eye-sore to those who passed everyday,” On February 25, 1922, after giving consideration to the facts that was desirable 463 the monument be completed at the earliest possible date and that Snyder-Farmer Post of the American Legion had consented to take over the task, Commis- sioners of Bladensburg resolved to convey to Snyder- Farmer Post #3 of Hyattsville a parcel of land on which “the cross now stands.” The deed was to re-n in effect as long as the Post was in e7-xistance, but if the organization dis __, the land, “together with the Cross and its surroundings,” was to revert the town, As the last entry in her records, Mrs. Redman trans- ferred a cash ante of $32.67 to Snyder-Farmer.(26) Shortly afterward, in a letter to the Maryland War Records Commission, the ion post reported that it had taken over all contracts associated with the ; __ in September 1923, the secretary of the post wrote that “the plans have not progressed as they should have.” After having accummulated about one-third of the amount needed, the drive for funds had stopped, and nothing had been done since the previous January. There were hopes, however, “of starting in again the first of the year.”(27) It took almost two more years of dogged determina- tion on the part of Snyder-Parmer to bring their campaign to a successful conclusion. Finally, on the afternoon of July 12, 1925, after a last minute filling and levelling of the grounds by the membership, the dedication ceremonies were held. Following the keynote speech by Congressman Stephen W. Gam- brill, Mrs. Bradley A. Snyder unveiled a forty-foot high cross, with each arm stretching five feet and bearing no inscription other than the words “Valor,” “Endurance,” Courage,” and “Devotion” on the Jour sides of its base. A mixture of concrete and marble, light brown in color kith a reddish-brown border, “it 464 was constructed at a cost of $10,000 by John D. Early of Washington, sculptor and architect.” The removal of an American flag at the twelve-foot square base of the monument revealed a bronze tablet inscribed with “the names of 49 soldiers.”(28) The “John D. Early” credited with executing the Peace Cross was actually John Joseph Farley, who by the early 1920’s had acquired s sizeable reputa- tion for his works in mosaic concrete. Farley was ‘born in New York City in 1881, served an appren- ticeship under his father, a stonecutter, and it the latter's death in 1906, inherited the Washington stone-cutting business, the Farley Studio. With the son as director, the firm turned primarily to stucco and plaster work and enjoyed almost immediate success in obtaining both government and private contracts. Just before World War I, the U.S. Office of Public Buildings and Grounds undertook the planning and creation in Washington of Meridian Hill Park, “an ela- 12, 1975 at 7 P.M., the Snyder-Farmer- Butler Post of the American Legion _ ted a special ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the cross’ delica-.la crowd gathered, the scene was reminiscent of the one which had occurred. A further reminder of the earlier event was the Master of Ceremonies, try Kiser, Commander of the Post at the time of the original dedication presented with a gold replica of the cross by Mayor Susanna Cristofane of _irg who also delivered the welcoming address. The honored guest of the was Chaplain (Colonel) James J. Murphy from the office of the Chief of Chap-___———sdU:.S. Army.( ) 465 __ year on Armistice Day, the Legion Post assem- bles at the base of the cross _ omage to the men it symbolizes. Thus, for a few moments, the true significance of the memorial cross is brought back into focus. Most of the time, however it is simply taken for granted it is just there. 466 EXHIBIT 17 THE WASHINGTON TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1919 BLADENSBURG NEWS Daniels Speaks at Breaking of Ground for Memorial to Prince Georges Heroes. BLADENSBURG, Md., Sept. 29.-Several hundred residents of this county and adjacent sections at- tended the ceremonies here yesterday afternoon incident to the breaking of ground for the memorial! cross to the heroes of Prince George’s county who gave their lives in the world war. The National Defense highway from Annapolis to Washington, now building, also was dedicated. Secretary of the Navy Daniels was the principal speaker. He lauded the spirit of the young men of the country who, be stated, had cast aside personal ambitions to serve their country whole-heartedly. A feature of the ceremonies was the presence of a section of the United States Marine Band, which rendered a number of selections. Mrs. William Farmer, mother of George Farmer, of Company F. 115th infantry, Twenty-ninth division, the first Prince George’s county soldier killed in battle, broke the ground for the memorial monu- 467 ment. John H. Miller, of the Marine Band, gave a cornet solo, “Rock of Ages.” Ground for the National Defense highway was broken by Mrs. Martin Redman, mother of William Redman, the first boy of the county serving in the navy who gave his life to the cause. Mayor Matthew F. Halloran, of Hyattsville, delivered the dedicatory address. School children sang, “My County ‘Tis of Thee,” led by Mrs. Hontas Sturgis, principal of the Hyattsville Elementary School. Jackson H. Ralston, president of the county Red Cross chapter, delivered an address on “Our Heroes.” The ceremonies were brought to a close with the singing by the assem- blage of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” John J. Rig- gles, president of the Good Roads League, of this county, was chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements. According to the records of the executive committee arranging the county-wide memorial exercises on October 7 in Upper Marlboro in honor of the county’s heroes who died in the service, the following Prince Georgians made the supreme sacrifice: Albert N. Baden, Baden; Henry Harrison Boswell, Rosaryville; Herman E. Burgess, Hyattsville; Clarence Butler, Nottingham; Vincent Genger Cooley, Brookland, D. C.; James Cooper; Harry Irwin Dennison, Clinton; Wilbur Aubrey Disney, Bowie; Joseph Benedict Edelen, Waldorf, R. F. D. No. 1; George W. Farmer, Hyattsville; Thomas Notley Fenwick, Hyattsville; Edward H. Fletcher, Beltsville; Joseph Henry Ford, Landover, R. F. D. No.1; Ernest O. Garner, Naylor; Thomas Edward Hawkins, Tippett; Frank Holmes, Laurel; Charles F. Humtemann, Mt. Rainier; Milton E. Hartman, Station H, Washington; Robert Jones, 468 Congress Heights, R. F. D.; William Lee, Upper Marlboro; Essel Monshuer Maxwell, Lanham; Clar- ence McCausland, Berwyn; Enoch P. C. C. Magruder, Washington; Lee Earle Merson, Laurel; Clara M. Ogren, Mt. Ranier; Isaac Parker, Mitchelleville; James Francis Quisenberry, Hyattsville; Curtis L. Rusk, Rosecroft; Theodore Rochester, Seat Pleasant; Harry Preston Robinson, Hyattsville; John Henry Seaburn, Brentwood; Albert Smith, Brandywine; Maurice Benjamin Snyder, Washington; John A. Sprigg, Forestville; Kenneth Pearce Strawn, Lando- ver; Pierre C. Stevens, Berwyn; William A. Tayman, Croom; Elmer Thomas, Charlotte Hall; Herbert Page Tolson, Stafford Store, Va.; Elsie Ellis Turner, Seat Pleasant; Walter Ernest Tolson, Westwood; Herman Winter, Laurel; Herbert J. White, College Park; Edward Shoults, Riverdale. 469 EXHIBIT 18 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) May 31, 1927 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 2 PRINCE GEORGES DEAD HONORED BY CITIZENS Parade Held at Hyattsville and Exercises at Cross in Bladensburg. ROLL OF HONOR IS READ Princes Georges county celebrated Memorial Day yesterday with a parade from the National Guard Armory at Hyattsville along the Washington- Baltimore boulevard to the Prince Georges County World War Memorial Cross at Bladensburg, where services were held under the auspices of the Snyder- Farmer Post. No. 3, American Legion, of Hyattsville. Clifford L. Johnson. president of the Greater Bladensburg District Citizens Association, was the principal speaker. Others who spoke included Orion R. Butler, commander of the Snyder-Farmer Post; Mrs. Bradley Snyder, mother of one of the heroes for 470 whom the post is named, and C. L. Aiello, past commander of the post. V. Allen Ratcliffe, post adjutant, read the roll of honor which contains 52 names. The Drum and Bugle Corps of the Victory Post, No. 4, American Legion of Washington, played patriotic music. Taps was sounded by two members of this corps. Post Commander Butler led the parade to the World War Memorial Cross. Chief of Police Robert C. Gallagher represented the Hyattsville Police Department. Others who participated in the parade were the Snyder-Farmer Post and Auxiliary, the fire departments from Hyattsville, Bladensburg and surrounding communities; Company F of the First Infantry, Maryland National Guard of Hyattsville, and veterans of the Civil War and the, Spanish- American War. In other communities of Prince Georges county Memorial Day was celebrated with exercises, fol- lowed by sports. 471 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) May 31, 1928 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 5 BRUCE LAUDS HEROES AT BLADENSBURG RITES Places Wreath on Town’s Memorial Cross. VETERANS HOLD PARADE Prince Georges County yesterday paid tribute to its war dead at exercises at the foot of the Memorial Cross in Bladensburg, where United States Senator William Cabell Bruce lauded the service rendered by men from the county in the late World War. The exercises were sponsored by the Snyder- Farmer Post, of Hyattsville’s American Legion, and were featured by the placement of a wreath by Mrs. Bradley M. Snyder, mother of Maurice Snyder, one of the county's World War dead for whom Snyder- Farmer Post is named. A parade preceded the ceremonies at the cross. Forming at the National Guard Armory in Hyatts- ville. the procession, including mayors and officials of county communities, volunteer firemen from sur- rounding territories, war veterans, National 472 Guardsmen and fraternal and civic organizations, moved along the Washington boulevard to Bladens- burg. Speakers at the cross included Wallace Williams, legion commander of the Department of Maryland; John A Johnson, commander of Snyder-Farmer Post, and Mrs. Eleanor C. Wagner, president of the Snyder-Farmer Post ladies auxilitary. Invocation was by the Rev. Andrew J. Carey, pastor of St. Jerome’s Catholic Church, Hyattsville, and benedic- tion was by the Rev. B. P. Robertson, pastor of the First Baptist Church, of Hyattsville. 473 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) MAY 30, 1929 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 3 Memorial Day exercises will be, held at the Prince Georges County World War Memorial Cross, at Bladensburg, Md., this morning at 11 o'clock, follow- ing a parade of official and patriotic bodies of the county from the National Guard Armory at Hyatts- ville. The exercises will be under the auspices of Snyder-Farmer Post, No. 3, American Legion. The marchers will be escorted by a detail of Mary- land State police and will include the mayors and members of the common councils of Hyattsville and Riverdale, the town commissioners of Bladensburg and Company F, First Infantry, Maryland National Guard. Others who will be in the line of march are the Boys Independent Band of Washington, members of 474 the volunteer fire departments of the county, mem- bers of Snyder-Farmer Post and its Ladies Auxiliary, veterans of other wars in which the United States has participated and Boy Scouts of the community. When the procession arrives at the cross addresses will be made by Prof. Charles S. Richardson, of the University of Maryland; Harold C. Smith, command- er of the Department of Maryland American Legion; Dr. Robert W. McCullough, commander of Snyder- Farmer Post, and Miss Marion B. Snyder, president of the Ladies Auxiliary, who will place a wreath upon the cross. The Rev. Morris W. Derr, rector of St. Luke’s Protestant Episcopal Parish of Bladensburg, and the Rev. J. E. Malloy, pastor of St. James Catho- lic Church, Mount Ranier, will offer prayers. The committee in charge of arrangements for the ceremonies is composed of C. W. Walzl, chairman; Dr. Robert W. McCullough, Caesar L. Aiello and Orion W. Butler. John C. Palmer, 72 years old, and his wife, Mrs. Etta Lee Palmer, a Washington Paimist, yesterday played a return engagement in Hyattsville branch of the Prince Georges County Police Court in their dialogue number, entitled “Domestic Strife.” Last week the wife charged the husband with pour- ing hot coffee on her and breaking glass on her arm in their barbecue establishment at Colmar Manor. Judge J. Chew Sheriff dismissed the charges when the husband claimed that the wife had told him he could not drink the coffee and tried to take it away from him, getting scalded in the course of the alter- cation. 475 Yesterday the husband charged that the wife had assaulted him, broken his glasses and scratched his face when they returned to their home after the court trial last week. The wife declared that he had start- ed the argument and that she acted in self-defense. She charged that he had threatened him with a pocketknife. In dismissing the case, Judge Saeriff remarked that it was a pity the couple could not agree. C. L. Stack, Hyattsville, was fined $5 for disorderly conduct by Judge Sheriff on complaint of State Policeman Beaseman. The policeman said that Stack became abusive when he chided him for a slight traffic offense. Judge Sheriff remarked that this was the first time in his memory that a State policeman had preferred such a charge and that it appeared to him that there must be grave cause or it would not have been preferred. Stock charged that the policeman handled him roughly. For the second time in two months the car of Sher- iff Charles S. Early of Prince Georges County, over- turned yesterday on the southern Maryland pike, near the District line. Adolph Meinhard, who was driving the car was bruised and cut but otherwise not injured. He said that he turned aside to allow a truck to pass when the steering gear refused to function and the car ran onto a bank and overturned. Nearly two months ago, the same car was nearly wrecked when it overturned at Bethesda, following a near collision. The son of the sheriff was driving at the time, and Mrs. Early was badly injured. 476 Memorial Day exercises will be held today in the county schools in accordance with the recently prom- ulgated State law which requires patriotic exercises on that day. Practically all of the county offices will be closed. THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) MAY 31, 1929 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 3 WAR DEAD HONORED BY PRINCE GEORGES Principal Exercises Held at Bladensburg Memorial Peace Cross. SCHOOLS IN BRIEF SESSION Prince Georges County honored its hero dead yes- terday with memorial exercises at the various ceme- teries and schools of the county. The principal exercises were held at the Bladens- burg war memorial peace cross under the auspices of the Snyder-Farmer Post, American Legion. Prof. Charles S. Richardson, of the University of Mary- 477 land, was principal speaker. Remarks were made by Harold C. Smith, of Rockville, Commander of the department of Maryland; Miss Marion B. Snyder, president of the Snyder-Farmer Post Auxiliary, and Dr. Robert W. McCullough, commander of Snyder- Farmer Post. A wreath was placed on the monument by Mrs. Bradley Snyder, mother of one of the soldiers who gave their lives in the World War, and for whom the post is named. Prayers were offered by the Rev. Morris W. Derr, rector of the St. Luke’s Protestant Episcopal Parish. Musical numbers were furnished by the Washington Boys’ Independent Band. The ceremonies at the monument were preceded by a parade which started (at the National Guard Armory in Hyattsville. A detail of mounted Maryland State police headed the parade, followed by the Boys’ Independent Band. Then came the mayors and members of the town councils of Hyattsville and Riverdale and the town commissioners of Bladensburg. Company F, First Infantry, Maryland National Guard, of Hyattsville, members of the Snyder-Farmer Post and auxiliary, volunteer fire departments of the various towns near Hyattsville, Boy Scouts, veterans of other wars of the United States, and other groups completed the personnel of the parade. C. W. Walzl, vice commander of the Snyder-Farmer Post, was chairman of the committee in charge of the services. He was assisted by Dr. McCullough, Cae- sar L. Aiello and Orion W. Butler. The public schools of the county held patriotic exer- cises in the morning and then dismissed classes. Heretofore it has been the custom to give-a holiday 478 on Decoration Day but a law was passed at the last session of the Legislature requiring that patriotic exercises be held in the schools of Maryland. The county offices were closed and most of the business houses of the county followed suit. Banks were closed. THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) JULY 25, 1931 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1995) pg. 4 Head of Church Army Will Be Preacher Here The special preacher at the Peace Cross services for the first three Sundays in August will be Capt. Frank B. Mountford, head of the Church Army in the United States and one of the outstanding lay evange- lists in this country. Capt. Mountford has several times assisted in con- ducting confedrences on evangelism at the College of Preachers of Washington Cathedral and also has served as leader of special missions in this city. He has had experience both in England and America in wayside evangelism and in stimulating the congrega- tions to join heartily in the hymns and other portions of the service. 479 Chevy Chase Announces Preachers for August During August the Rev. Edward O. Clark, pastor of Chevy Chase Baptist Church will be away on his vacation, a portion of which will be spent attending the general conference at Northfield, Mass. During his absence the pulpit will be supplied by the follow- ing ministers: August 2, the Rev. B. M. Osgood, of Rockville, Md.; August 9, the Rev. F. F. Leonard, Baltimore, Md.; August 16, the Rev. Oliver C. Hors- man, Erie, Pa.; August 23 and 30, the Rev. C. Mar- shall Muir, Van Wert, Ohio. Boys Training School Will Hear Capt. Stacy The religious work department of the Y. M. C. A. will have charge of the meeting at the National Training School for Boys, on Bladensburg road, tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock. Capt. J. K. Stacy, who has been in the Indian field for twenty years, will speak to the boys on “The Influence of the Gospel Among the Indians.” R. L. Gilby, of the Y. M. C. A., will lead the singing, Louis B. Nichols, associate religious work director, will preside. At Georgetown Church The Rev. Harold E. Beatty, minister of historic old Georgetown Lutheran Church, as a unique theme for his night sermon tomorrow. He has entitled it “A Scared Preacher.” This is a Bible character, of course, for Mr. Beatty goes to the Bible for all his themes. But whether it was a prophet or one of the apostles will not be told until the preacher gives out his text. Church of the Brethren Board to Meet Here The religious education board of the Church of the Brethren for the District will hold a two-day meeting at the Washington City Church of the Brethren Monday and Tuesday. On the first evening the program will be devoted to the work of the young people, and on Tuesday a general program will be carried out. The Rev. Minor Miller, director of the religious education of this denomination in Virginia, will be one of the chief speakers. 481 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) May 21, 1933 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 15 Dirksen to Spead At Memorial Rites An address by Representative Everett M. Dirksen, of Illinois, will feature the Memorial Day exercises of Snyder-Farmer Post, No. 3, American Legion, in the National Guard Armory at Hyattsville, May 30. Mrs. Bradley M. Snyder, of Washington, mother of one of the men for whom Snyder-Farmer Post is named, will place a wreath on the World War Memorial Cross at Bladensburg. A parade from the cross to the armory will follow. The Chamber of Commerce of Hyattsville, the Ex- change ,Club of Prince Georges County, and Compa- ny F. National Guard, of Hyattsville, various volun- teer fire departments, citizens’ associations, Boy and Girl Scouts, school children and the Young Men’s Democratic Club of Prince Georges County, will participate. Tyler M. Birch is chairman. of the committee in charge. Other committeemen are James W. Rogers, Dr. Robert W. McCullough and John A. Johnson, appointed by E. J. Cannon, post commander. 482 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) May 30, 1933 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 2 Legion Will Direct Rites in Hyattsville Memorial Day exercises of Snyder-Farmer, Post No. 3, American Legion, of Prince Georges County, will be held today in the Hyattsville National Guard Armory. Representative Everett M. Dirken, of the Sixteenth Illinois District, will speak. Prior to the exercises Mrs. Bradley M. Snyder, of Washington, mother of one of the men for whom Snyder-Farmer Post is named, will place a wreath on the World War Memorial Cross, at Bladensburg. Among those groups participating will be the Chamber of Commerce of Hyattsville, the Exchange Club of Prince Georges County, the Young Men’s Democratic Club, of the county; Company F. Nation- al Guard, of Hyattsville; Boy and Girl Scouts, school children, the various volunteer fire departments and citizens’ associations. Members of the committee in charge of the Memo- rial Day program are Tyler M. Birch, James W. Rogers, Dr. Robert W. McCullough and John A. Johnson. Committee appointments were made by E. J. Cannon, post commander. 483 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) May 30, 1935 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 6 Assistant Secretary of State to Be Speaker at Upper Marlboro. Sumner Welles, Assistant Secretary of State, will join with other prominent residents of Prince Georges County today in paying tribute to those who died for the American cause. Mr. Welles, a resident of Oxon Hill, Md., will ad- dress the annual Memorial Day exercises at Upper Marlboro, Judge Joseph C. Mattingly, of the circuit court, also of Oxon Hill, will be the principal speaker at exercises to be held at Hyattsville. The first of the ceremonies will begin at the Hy- attsville National Guary Armory at 10:00 a. m. under the sponsorship of the Snyder-Farmer Post No. 3, co- operating with Cheverly and Mount Ranier posts. Sidney F. Wentworth, commander of the Snyder- Farmer post, will introduce the guests. Lawrence Smoot, vice commander of the State Department for the southern Maryland district; Caesar L. Aiello, of 484 Hyattsville, past commander of the State depart- ment, and other legion leaders will be present. At the close of the exercises at the armory, a parade will form on the Baltimore boulevard and proceed to the World War Memorial Cross at Bladensburg. The parade will be composed of war veterans, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, volunteer fire departments, the National Training School Boys Band and other units. Following a roll call of the deceased veterans, a wreath will be laid at the cross by Mrs. Bradley Snyder, mother of Maurice Snyder, one of the men for whom the Snyder-Farmer Post is named. Wreaths also will be placed by the county Kiwanians and other organizations. A salute will be fired by a squad from Company F. National Guard of Hyattsville. Taps will be sounded. Members of the legion posts will place wreaths on graves of their comrades both in Arlington Cemetery and local cemeteries. The exercises at Upper Marlboro, held annually by the Strawn-Turner Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of Seat Pleasant, Md., are scheduled to begin at 11 a. m. Assisting the Seat Pleasant post will be the John Millard Post, No. 1,800, of Indian Head, Md.; the Takoma Park Post, No. 350, and the Corporal Milton E. Hartman Post, No. 2,562, of Bradbury Heights, Md. The women’s auxiliaries of each of the posts, both for the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Upper Marlboro and for the American Legion ceremonies at Hyatts- ville, will be present. After a concert by the Thirty-fourth Infantry Band from Fort Meade, a parade will form at the Crain 485 Memorial on the outskirts of Upper Marlboro. A police escort, grand marshal, the Thirty-fourth Military Band, the veterans’ organizations, the women’s auxiliaries, school children and civic organi- zations will form the parade. The group will parade up the main street of the town to the court house lawn, where the exercises will be opened with the band playing “Maryland, My Maryland.” The invocation will be given by the Rev. Allen B. Fisher, of the Forestville (Md.) Methodist Episcopal Church. The memorial order will be read by Sumner L. Morris, past commander of Post 1,627. “Lead Kindly Ligi.t” will be played, E. F. Roberson, of the Strawn- Turner Post, will introduce the guests. Mr. Welles’ address will be followed by a selection to be played by the band. Other speakers to follow in order will be Senator Lansdale G. Sasscer, president of the Maryland Senate; Delegate Charles C. Mar- bury and Maj. Harvey L. Miller. A ritual service to follow the speaking will include the playing of “Nearer, My God to Thee” by the band, and the benediction by Mr. Allen. A reception for the guests will conclude the day. 486 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) MAY 27, 1945 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. M4 4 Memorial Rites Set in Prince Georges Several Prince Georges communities, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, University Park and Beltsville plan to observe Memorial Day with fitting public exercises. Under auspices of the Snyder-Farmer-Butler Post No. 3, American Legion of Hyattsville, memorial services will be held May 30, at 7 p. m., with a pa- rade starting from the Hyattsville Armory and ending at the Memorial Cross at Bladensburg, where rites will be held at the honor tablet nearby. In the parade will be war veterans and State Guard com- panies of the area. The service at the Memorial Cross will start at 7:30, with no speaking, and the program confined to Legion rituals. Roll call for the dead of World War I will be held at the cross and for those of the current war at the honor tablet. A firing squad will sound volleys and a bugler will blow taps. In Beltsville, at 7:30 Wednesday evening, a service will be held at the site of the honor roll on the Balti- more-Washington boulevard. The ceremony will be in memory of citizens of the Vansville District who gave their lives in service of the country during the present war. The program will include singing by 487 school children, speaking, flag-raising and the plac- ing of a wreath for the honored dead. At University Park a service flag in honor of service men and women of the locality will be unveiled Wednesday at 11 a. m. in the triangle at Sheridan st. and Queens Chappel rd. The flag is the offering of the University Park Women’s Club as its particular tribute to the section’s representatives in the armed forces. An address will be delivered by Chaplain L. E. Harrell, Girl and Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls, Brownies and Cubs will participate in the program. Bankers Honor Sherwood J. Robert Sherwood, treasurer of the Prince Georges Bank & Trust Co., has been elected chair- man of Group Four of the Maryland Bankers Associ- ation, it was announced following a meeting this week in Marlboro of more than 100 bankers from Southern Maryland. Other Group Four officers elected are Dennis J. Thompson, Annapolis, vice chairman; Leo J. Naugh- ton, Seat Pleasant, secretary-treasurer, and J. Frank Dent, Clinton, member of the committee of admin- istration. Lions Nominate Officers Officers for the coming year have been nominated by the Hyattsville Lions Club, it was announced last night. Elections are scheduled for the second Tues- day in June, next regular meeting of the group. For president, Einar Mortenson; vice president, C. F. Orton, John Clarke, Ted Dent; secretary- treasurer, Leslie Reeley; directors, Harry Warfel; Everett Staley, Harry Hazelhurst and Walter V. Hurley. 488 Hospital Plants Asked Mrs. Octave Bigoness, chairman of gardens and flowers committee of the Camp and Hospital Council, American Red Cross, last night issued an appeal to Prince Georgeans for shrubbery and other plants for the hospital at Camp Andrews. She said the grounds are being improved and plants are urgently needed to beautify them. Con- tributors are asked to call WA. 1175. 489 EXHIBIT 19 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) FEBRUARY 14, 1945 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 24 The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission last night held in abeyance any decision as to rezoning property adjacent to the memorial cross at Bladensburg. Several score of persons appeared before the com- mission at a hearing on a petition to permit estab- lishment of a gasoline service station on property held by the heirs of the William P. Casey estate. Mrs. Rudolph H. Allen, of College Park, president of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs, who led the opposition, declared the filling station would mar the beauty of the cross. She declared the proposal was “disgraceful” and urged the property be acquired 490 by public subscription to prevent commercialization of the area in future. Mrs. S. H. Moyer, chairman of the division of war veterans of the federation; Mrs. Viola Walzl, vice president of State auxiliary of the American Legion, and Caesar L. Aiello, past commander of the Mary- land department of the legion, also expressed vigor- ous Opposition. John S. White, a member of the Prince Georges delegation to the General Assembly, suggested the State roads commission condemn the property at a reasonable value and turn it over to Snyder-Farmer Post of the legion. Mr. White, however, said he would introduce a bill to make this possible only if the Casey heirs hold an unclouded title. 491 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) MARCH 3, 1935 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 3 NICE OPPOSING ‘Cross’ STATION Asks State Commission to Avert ‘Desecration’ of Memorial Site. Gov. Harry W. Nice .has asked the Maryland State roads commission to take action to prevent the “desecration” of the Memorial Cross at Bladensburg by proposed erection of a service station on the property, according to a letter received yesterday by former State Senator Oliver Metzerott, of Prince Georges County. Owners of property adjoining the cross have peti- tioned the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to rezone their land as “com- mercial” instead of “residential,” in order to permit the building of a service station. A public hearing held recently at Hyattsville aroused opposition of civic and service organizations to the request. Several plans were advanced for acquiring of the land by the State, one being the raising of funds by popular subscription. 492 Metzerott has suggested to the Governor that the State roads commission condemn the property and take it over as part of the State road system. He pointed out that an obstruction to, traffic would result in event a building were erected on the proper- ty. 493 EXHIBIT 20 EVENING TIMES CUMBERLAND, MD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1953 pg. 9 WONDER DRUG SOUGHT IN SOIL NEAR SHRINE AID SEARCH FOR WONDER DRUGS—Frank B. Stewart, left, and Dr. Frank L. Bentz, Extension soil specialist at the University of Maryland, take an alluvial soil sample near the Peace Cross in Bladensburg. Research scientists. are testing the sample in their quest for new life-saving wonder drugs such as aureomycin. BLADENSBURG — Samples of soil were gathered this week near Peace Cross, familiar landmark on the approaches to the nation’s capital, in the latest phase of science’s world-wide search for the next wonder drug. The samples were taken by Dr. Frank L. Bentz of the University of Maryland’s Department of Agron- omy, and Frank B. Stewart, a graduate student in soils at the university. The earth samples have been forwarded to Pearl River, N. Y., where they are now under-going tests at Lederle Laboratories to deter- mine if they may contain new antibiotic molds such as produced aureormycin. 494 The Peace Cross, an American Legion memorial to heroes of World War I, stands in Bladensburg, at the juncture of highway Routes 1 and 50. While there are no reliable formula’s for predicting whether soils from Peace Cross, or any other given area, are certain to produce antibiotic molds, ‘scien- tists are interested in these particular samples because they represent a distinct type. And all types of soil are being tested in the world-wide search for new wonder drugs. Only a few years ago, another tiny sample of earth from Missouri was received by the Pearl River scien- tists, who processed it just as they had tested thou- sands of earlier samples in their search for a new antibiotic. But from this soil an interesting golden mold ap- peared. Test tube experiments produced startling results. The new mold effectively prevented the growth of staphylococci, streptococci, and a variety of rod-shaped germs called bacilli. The latter property was most significant, for it acted against a wide variety of diseases in humans and animals. The golden mold, aureomycin, has saved thousands upon thousands of lives since it became available to the public in 1948. 495 EXHIBIT 22 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) JUNE 2, 1924 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 2 ELABORATE KLAN CEREMONY AT ALLEN CHASE’S FUNERAL Assemblage of 200 Witness Rites of “Fiery Cross” Burial of Special Officer Who Died as Result Of Wounds Received in Raid. Allen M. Chase, of Hyattsville, Md., the special officer who died Friday morning of wounds received in a raid on an illicit still in Maryland, was given a Ku Klux Klan funeral yesterday afternoon at Fort Lincoln cemetery in Bladensburg road. Services were held first in the chapel of Gasch’s Sons, undertakers of Hyattsville, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. After that the members of District of Columbia Klan, No. 1, the Ballston, Va., Alexandria, Va., Capitol Heights and Hyattsville Klans, to the number of 400, marched beside the hearse the entire distance to the cemetery. They were fully robed and word hoods. 496 Despite the weather 200 persons other than Klansmen stayed for the ceremonies. Upon reaching the grave the Klansmen according to their different organizations formed a square around the grave with the spectators on the outside. The exalted cyclops and king kleagle of, the Mary- land Klan stood beside the grave with the Rev. C. H. Cannon, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church South of Hyattsville, who read the church service. The casket was taken from the hearse and carried to the grave through an archway formed by the two large American flags which had been carried at the head of the march from Hyattsville. At this time the command “Klansmen” was given and all in the square raised their left hands toward the skies. Then the Klan Glee club sang the “Fiery Cross.” The survivors of the deceased sat under an awning beside the grave. Dr. Cannon then pronounced the church prayers, after which the Maryland exalted cyclops read the Klan’s eulogy, beginning “He was a Klansman and practiced klanishness.” He was followed by the king kleagle who read a prayer and invoked the assem- bled Klansmen to renew their purpose. The glee club again sang. Then after a moment of silent prayer all of the Klansmen, led by two carrying American flags, filed past the grave and disbanded. 497 - BLANK - 498 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) JULY 26, 1925 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 9 NEWS FROM SUBURBS OF CAPITAL HYATTSVILLE. Delegates from the various communities in the sanitary district have been invited by T. Howard Duckett chairman of the Washington suburban sanitary commission, to meet him next Wednesday in the commission’s office in Washington to discuss the increased water and sewer assessments levied by the commission. The commission, it is understood, holds the in- creases in its assessments is due to the unprecedent- ed growth and spread of population within the sani- tary district which has necessitated from time to time the expenditure of large sums and the incurring of liabilities in the construction of trunk line sewers and water mains necessary to reinforce and augment the existing system in order to protect the public health and maintain the efficiency of these water and sewer systems. At the last meeting of the mayor and town council here the council was asked by a number of citizens to investigate this increase in the commission’s assess- ments and the council voted to appoint a committee headed by Councilman Lemauel L. Gray to ask the cooperation of neighboring communities in the 499 sanitary district in taking up the matter with the It is announced by the Hyattsville High school building committee that the board of county commis- sions has voted to turn over to the committee $6,250 to be used in equipping the high school addition here now under construction. This it is said, is in lieu of the premium on the $125,000 bonds recently issued for the local building. This premium has been used in the erection of the new school at Bladensburg. The congregation of the First Baptist church gave a reception in honor of their new pastor, Dr. B. P. Robertson, Tuesday evening at the church. Mayor Irwin Owings extended a welcome on behalf of the town. The church is erecting an eight-room bungalow for the pastor. This morning Dr. Robertson will preach on “The Fatherly Care of God for His Children,” and in the evening on “Christian Baptism.” A number of candi- dates will be baptized. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from the various lodges in Prince Georges County will attend the dedication of the Odd Fellows’ home at Frederick this afternoon. The home is for indigent members and orphans of members of the order. BLADENSBURG. The newly organized woman’s auxiliary of the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire department is planning its part in the carnival to be held on the school grounds here the evenings of August 4 and 5 to raise funds to buy a lot and erect a home for the fire apparatus. 500 At a special meeting of the auxiliary called by Mrs. Corinne Lohman, president, committees were named as follows: Punch. Mrs. Cora Clarke, Louise Cobb; cakes., Mesdames W. R. Beautie. G. H. Harris, Charles Downey, C. F. Flory: candy, Misses Susanne Kyner, Dorothy Flury. Christine Wildman; grab bag. Mrs. P. N. Norman; guest cake. Mrs. John B. Alsop, Mrs. Basil Pickett. These new members were admitted to the auxilia- ry: Mesdaunes C. F. Flory, Charles Downey, W. R. Beattle and the Misses Dorothy Flory; and Dorothy Hollman. The auxiliary’s next meeting will be held July 30. Edmonston road which is being permanently im- proved from the Bladensburg school to Rabcock’s store in East Riverdale has now opened in the Wells avenue and buses from Fifteenth and H streets northeast, Washington, are making trips to this point regularly. President terminal points in this section for the buses are the Memorial Cross at Bladensburg and Wells avenue. BRENTWOOD. According to the audit of the books of the town treasurer and the town clerk of Brentwood submitted by H.W. Rausch and George A. Castle, comprising the auditing committee at the last meeting of the mayor and council, town assets are $2,104.79. Taxes received during the year ended June 30, were report- ed at $1,601.94 and total receipts, including the road rebate money form the county were $4,274.54. A committee was named to represent Brentwood at the conference in the State roads commission office in Baltimore next Monday morning at 11 o'clock to consider various plans and estimates prepared by the 501 commission for elimination of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad grade crossing at Hyattsville. Councilman W.F. Keys chairman of the road com- mittee during the past year, reported work had been done on practically every street, including cleaning of gutters on the principal thoroughfares. The cost of this work totaled $1,127. Keys now chairman of the electric lights committee was authorized to proceed with the installation of six new street lights to be placed by the Potomac Elec- tric Power Company. Hereafter meetings of the mayor and council will be held om the second and fourth Mondays in each month in the office of Helm & Green, Wells avenue and Campbell street. Following the meeting at the town fathers were entertained at Fireman’s hall by the Brentwood Woman's Citizens association, which was celebrating the first anniversary of its organization. Music by the Elders Paramount orchestra and a sketch by the Imperial Stock Company, of Mount Rainer, presented by Mrs. Edna Pitts, Mrs. Anna Burroughs, Mrs. Elizabeth Henback and Mr. Pitts, were program numbers. Mr. Healy monologist, gave two selections and little Miss Rosalee Cole a recita- tion. A birthday cake, baked by Mrs. Eva Kirkpatrick was enjoyed. Mrs. Ulu I. Castle, president of the association, reviewed achievements during the first year. Mrs. Lulu L. Castle was reelected president of the association for the ensuing year. Other officers chosen are: Mrs. Torrey L. Wright, vice president; 502 Mrs. Olive McClure, treasure; Mrs. Nannie Wohl- farth, recording secretary (reelected); Mrs. Elisabeth Speake, corresponding secretary. RIVERDALE. Officers have been elected by the East Riverdale Citizens association as follows: Thomas S. Connelly, president; M. M. Moran, vice president, Frank Kaufman, treasurer; A. McCord, financial secretary and Roy Krimm, recording secretary. Possibility of opening a branch of the Riverdale post office was discussed at the last meeting of the The association is now considering erection of a community building to house fire apparatus, with an assembly hall on the second floor. W. D. Knessi and Kenneth McRae have been named to represent the Riverdale Citizens associa- tion at the conference to be held Monday in Balti- more to consider plans for the elimination of the grade crossing at Hyattaviile. A picnic was held yesterday afternoon by the wom- an’s club of Riverdale in the woods back of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Parker Reinohl on Calvert street west. Building permits issued through the office of Her- bert Roby, show that in the year ended July 1, 104 construction jobs were done aggregating $128,225. Five applicants are expected to present themselves next Thursday morning at the new office of the home demonstration agent in Hyattsville to undergo the examination for the scholarship to be awarded by the Prince George’s Country Federation of Women’s Clubs to a young woman of the county in the State 503 Normal school at Towson or the University of Mary- land. The examination will be given under the direction of Dr. Frederic E. Lee, executive dean of the University of Maryland. UPPER MARLBORO. Gov. Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland will attend the carnival to be given in Upper Marlboro, Wednesday for the fire department. L. B. Howland, principal of the Upper Marlboro High school, is general chairman in charge. LANDOVER. The monthly meeting of the Landover Community club was held recently at the home of Mrs. James Rea. The county hospital suggested by Prince Georges County Federation of Women’s Clubs, was discussed. Miss Blanche Clark, newly appointed home demon- stration agent, was a guest. A lawn party will be given by the club August 19 on the lawn of the Catholic church here. Mellam Rea was married June 20 to Miss Elsie Melvin, a former teacher in the Landover school, and Mr. T. R. Henault, secretary to the county board of education, was married June 21 to Mrs. Gladys Miller Radcliffe, of Oxon Hill. ROCKVILLE. Montgomery county is entitled to scholarships at Western Maryland college, Westminster; Washing- ton college, Chestertown and Blue Ridge college, New Windsor, and as a preliminary to awarding such scholarships, the county board of education will hold 504 competitive examinations in Rockville the morning of August 5. There are two vacancies at Western Maryland one for a boy and one for a girl, and at each of the other institutions there is a vacancy for a boy. The schol- arships are for four years and carry with them free board and tuition. The Silver Spring volunteer fire department will hold its tenth annual carnival on the estate of, former United States Senator Blair Lee, at Georgia avenue and Blair road from Tuesday to Saturday. The fifty-third annual camp meeting at Washing- ton Grove, Montgomery county began Thursday evening to continue through next Sunday. Dr. George W. Cooke, noted evangelist of Castile, N.Y. is in charge. Miss Mabel Merkle, district deaconess has charge of the daily Bible school for young people. Montgomery county clubwomen who have contrib- uted much toward the success of recent Rockville fairs, are manifesting lively interest in the fair to be held August 24, 26, 27 and 28. Mrs. George M. Huntor of Rockville has been made chairman of the committee in charge of the women’s section, and her associates on the committee include Mrs. Charles G. Holland and Mrs. James H. Jones, of Rockville; Mrs. W. Randolph of Poolesville; Mrs. Lawrence A. Chiswell, of Dickerson; Mrs. Mary F. Boland of Germantown; Mrs. Lawrence Allnutt of Dawsonville; Mrs. Josiah W. Jones of Olney; Mrs. Clarence L. Gilpin of Sandy Spring; Mrs. William B. Mobley of Laytonsville, Mrs. George F. Hane of Bethesda and Mrs. Thomas D. Grith of Rockville. 505 UPPER MALRBORO. The Prince Georges county board of education re- ceived an application from Ambrose Clay, a graduate of Hyattsville High school for a scholarship to St. John’s college, Annapolis. Mrs. C. A. Colvin resigned as trustee of the Riverdale school and Mrs. Bernice Saulsbury was named in her stead. T. Howard Duckett, chairman of Washington sub- urban sanitary commission having resigned as a trustee of the Bladensburg school. Clifford L. John- son was named in his place. The board of education passed an order to sell the old Berwyn Heights school property to the first person offering $500 cash. The Women’s club of Brandywine, Prince Georges County, Wednesday attended a meeting of the Wom- en’s federation at the home of Mrs. Bohanna in Charles County. Mrs. E. N. Cory, president, Women’s club of Mel- wood district has completed her list of chairmen as follows: American citizenship, Mrs. William S. Hill; education, Mrs. L. G. Sasscer; press and publicity, Mrs. Fred Binger; fine arts, Mrs. Cranford; American home, Mrs. Helen Dove; legislative and international! relations, Mrs. John Ridgely; ways and means, Mrs. John Traband; scholarship and endowment fund, Mrs. S. Tayman. LANHAM. The Sturdy club of Lanham held its July meeting at the home of Mrs. Richard Webherill, who enter- tained the members and guests at luncheon with the first presentation of the picture, “Poor Mr. Jones.” 506 This picture showed the advantages of home life in the country. Frank Beall, of Baltimore, grand dragon of Mary- land Klan and other high officials of the hooded order in this section will speak in connection with the invitational meeting of the Ku Klux Klan, to be held at Lanham Wednesday evening. Robed Klansmen will direct persons desiring to attend from the peace cross at Bladensburg to the fiery cross at Lanham. Addresses will be made by prominent women mem- bers of the Klan as well as those engaged in organiz- ing boys and girls orders. EDMONSTON. At a joint meeting of the old and incoming mayor and common council held at the home of Mayor B. M. Mcquin Friday evening, it developed that on July 1 there was exactly 24 cents in the town treasury. Nobody seemed able to tell where this money came from, but it was assumed that the citizens’ associa- tion or woman’s club donated it. Receipts from the July 4 celebration were $250.73, and donations to maintain the electric light system during the year, or from July 1, 1924 to June 30, 1925, aggregated $342.14. Mayor McQuin in his farewell address, promised his earnest support to the new and future admin- istrations. Newton A. James took the oath of office as mayor, the oath being administered by Notary Public Carroll Lewis. Town Marshal L. C. Watts resigned, having removed to Hyattsville, and his successor will be named at the next meeting of the town fathers. 507 Frank Beall, of Baltimore, grand dragon of Mary- land Klan, and other high officials of the hooded order in this section, will speak in connection with the invitational meeting of the Ku Klux Klan, to be held at Lanham Wednesday evening. Robed Klans- Te eas x ite Ge Ge Ee ee cross at Bladensburg to the fiery cross at sow vile Addresses will be made by prominent women members of the Klan as well as those en- gaged in organizing boys and girls orders. - BLANK - 509 THE WASHINGTON Post (1923-1954) OCTOBER 11, 1925 PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS: THE WASHINGTON Post (1877-1997) pg. 8 News FROM SUBURBS OF CAPITAL BRENTWOOD. The Automotive General Service Company has been induced to locate its place of business in Brent- wood having been granted certain concessions at a “special meeting of the mayor and council for a garage and gasoline filing station. The next meeting of the mayor and council will be held tomorrow evening, at which time the matter of appointing a councilman for the Fourth ward will be taken up. There will also be brought up the matter of appointing one of the councilmen to act with appointees from Mt. Rainer, Cottage City and Col- mar Manor as a committee to discuss the question of the feasibility of incorporating the several towns into one. It is felt by many that the time is now ripe to bring this question up again, as the advisability of consoli- dating Mt. Rainer and contiguous towns into one corporation is being looked upon more favorably than ever before. The Brentwood committee appointed by Mr. J. Enos Ray, chairman of the American Legion endow- ment fund committee for Prince Georges county, at 510 its meeting Monday evening, apportioned the town to members of the committee for soliciting contributions for the fund for a national home for disabled veter- ans, widows and orphans of the war. All contribu- tions are to be in the hands of Mrs. E. H. Roberts chairman of the Brentwood committee by Tuesday evening, at which time the committee meets again in the office of the Brentwood Realty Company. On the following evening at the same place will be held an executive meeting of the Association of Volunteer Firemen of Prince Georges County. The department has received advice from the Washington suburban sanitary commission that a fire hydrant will be placed on Charles street, near Williams street, where it is greatly needed. Brentwood is about to lose two citizens, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Furniss, as they have bought a residence is Woodridge, D.C. The office of Town Clerk E. W. Baker is now located at Wells avenue and Campbell street. TAKOMA PARK. The Community league met Monday evening in the basement of the Presbyterian church, where matters relating to the schools were discussed by association members and guest school principals. Other subjects of public interest also claimed attention. The Civic Study club, Mrs. G. Albert Scott, presi- dent, held the first club meeting for the 1925 -1926 club season a Takoma theater last Tuesday. At this meeting Miss Peggla Alhion gave an instructive talk, while R. Dean Shura played his new organ suite. “Through Palestine.” Consisting of the following numbers: “By the Pool of Bethesda,” “By the Sea of 511 Galilee,” “Mount Hermon,” and “In the Garden of Gethsemane.” Mr. and Mrs. James MacEuen last Sunday attend- ed the services of Trinity Presbyterian church, Harrisburg, Pa., at which time their son, Rev. Thom- as MacEuen, was installed as pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Livingston are in Georgia. Mrs. James Dennis and daughter, Katherine, who have been on tour three months in the West, have returned. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Hickman expect to leave the middle of this month for Florida. They will establish their home near Tampa. Mrs. Wm. Stuart entertained the Five Hundred Club at luncheon. Members present included Mes- dames Dantzig, Dyar Hobart, Jackson, Marshall, Metcalf, Miller, Nelson, Pierce, Stuart, Duncan Stuart, and Scott. Mr. H.L. Jones and daughter, Bernice, are vising Mrs. Jones’ mother, who lives in Kentucky. Mrs. H. Pittinger was in charge of an interesting James Whitcomb Riley anniversary concert, which was given in the Baptist church last Friday for the benefit of the Ladies Aid. The regular meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid will be held October 14 at the home of Mrs. Duncan Stuart, Cedar avenue. Members will sew for the bazar. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Young, 6706 Fifth Street, left last Tuesday for a two weeks’ visit with Mrs. Young’s brother in Philadelphia. 512 WOODSIDE. Local exhibitors at the recent Takoma Park dablia show, include Mr. Edwin C. Powell (private exhibi- tion) and Mrs. G. M. Wolf (commercial exhibit). Mrs. H. R. Grin of Frederick, Md., was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carpenter. Capt. and Mrs. George Parkhurst, of Frederick, Md., accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Stanley and daughter, were recent house guests of Mrs. J. H. Carpenter. Mrs. Jones, after a month's visit with her son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nodder has returned to her home at Plymouth, Pa. Among Woodside newcomers may be mentioned Mr. and Mrs. Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs. Steward and Mr. and Mrs. J. Voskull. The first two families have bought homes in North Woodside, while Mr. and Mrs. Voskull have purchased the Irving N., Davidson residence on the Brookville pike. Mrs. Paulinn Jones has returned home after a visit of several months in Richmond, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. James Benedict returned Monday from Tall Timers, Md. The transportation committee of the Montgomery County Civic federation requested that the public service commission of Maryland grant the franchise for which the Washington Rapid Transit Co. has applied. This franchise, if granted would authorize he establishment of a through line of large buses (of the type now running on Sixteenth street) from Forest Glen to the Treasury building, via Alaska aven ‘e and Sixteenth street, with branch line from Sligo to Four Corners. 513 Mrs. Lucile Pierce, a new home owner, recently entertained friends and neighbors. A special orchestra, consisting of the following per- sonnel, will furnish special music tonight at the M. E. church; J. Edwin Lewis, violin; M. K. Peck, flute; C. W. Hake, clarinet; Richard Reinohl, cornet; D. G. Gottwals, trombone; with either Mrs. M. K. Peck or Mrs. J. Voskull at the piano. SILVER SPRING. The Silver Spring Chamber of Commerce has in- dorsed the application to the public service commis- sion at Baltimore of Leon Arnold, president of the Washington Rapid Transit Co. for the establishment of a model bus system from Forest Glen to the Treasury building, with branch lines on Sligo and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson arrived from Steubenville, Ohio, the first of the week. Mr. Johnson is a brother of Mrs. Ellis Snead. Ralph Johnson and family hailing from New Hampshire, is established in a newly purchased home on Fenwick lane. The Parent-Teacher association of Woodside schoo! have elected Dr. L. M. Christie president. Frank Hewitt has purchased the Harry C. Peacock farm of 65 acres, opposite the Indian Spring Golf club, for a reported consideration of $55,000. Jack Christie was elected president and Jocelyn Johnson, secretary-treasurer at the recent election of the junior class of the Takoma Park-Silver Spring High school. 514 A card party will be held at Woodside school Wednesday evening for the benefit of the special school fund. James J. Cissel has purchased a 7-acre tract of land at Four Corners from Wallace D. Blick and wife, for $35,000. The Rev. Rowland Wagner began a two weeks’ series of meetings last Sunday evening in the Dolan storeroom for the Baptist church, the Rev. Stephen Cunliffe, pastor. ROCKVILLE. With all ten branches well represented, the annua! meeting of the Woman’s auxiliary of Montgomery county was held Friday in Christ Episcopal church at Kensington. Morning and afternoon sessions were held, with Mrs. Archibald Small, of Silver Spring, presiding. Following communion and the submission of re- ports from the various branches at the morning session, the Rev. Graham Leo, of the Episcopal Theological seminary at Alexandria, formerly of Hankow, China, delivered an address on missionary work in China. The feature of the afternoon session was an address by the Rev. William D. Everett, of Marshall, Va. Officers were chosen as follows: President, Mrs. B. F. Wallace, of Bethesda; vice president, Mrs. Thomas P. Chiswell, of Poolesville; secretary-Oreasurer, Miss Lula Bell, of Gaithersburg. Among other clergymen in attendance in addition to those mentioned were the Rev. Thomas D. Windi- ate, Kensington; the Rev. James Kirkpatrick, Be- thesda; the Rev. Clyde Brown, Woodside; the Rev. 515 Guy Kagey, Olney, the Rev. Henry T. Cocke, Chevy Chase and the Rev. C. S. Abbott, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Larcombe, of Rockville, an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Louise to Eugeno B. Van Voon, of Washington. Announcement was made last week of the marriage at Harrisburg, Pa., October 8, of Miss Flormaine Fisher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Fisher, of Rockville, and Rudolph M. Powell of Washington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Daniel Carey, of Harrisburg. The annual meeting of the Montgomery County Christian Endeavor union, which comprises the societies of the Kensington Presbyterian, Hyattstown Christian, Bethesda Presbyterian and Montgomery Methodist churches, was held in the Presbyterian hall at Kensington Friday evening. Mrs. Catherine E. Seigler, wife of Franklin Seigler, Takoma Park has filed suit for a limited divorce in the circuit court in Rockville. The couple, according to the bill, were married in 1886 and have three grown children. Incompatibility of temperament and mental cruelty are charged by Mrs. Seigler. The Rev. S. J. Goode, pastor of the Christian church, officiated at the marriage in Rockville during the week of Edward E. Gooding, of Washington, and Miss Mary E. Talbott, of allston, Va.; William C. Thrift and Miss Emma C. Weltzel, both of Washing- ton, and Frank Turnburke and Miss Jennie P. John- son, both of Washington. Roger B. Farghar celebrated his eight-eighth anni- versary at his home. “Allencroft,” at Sandy Spring, last Sunday. 516 UPPER MARLBORO. The brand jury for this term of the circuit court for Prince Georges county which convened in Rockville Monday probably will finish its work by the middle of this week, according to State’s Attorney Alan Bowie. The second week’s petit jury is to report Monday morning and the first week’s petit jury October 19. These cases have been disposed of: David S. Vewnezky and Grace B. Venezky vs. Clarence B. Farmer, verdict for Farmer for $89; Cornelia Un- sworth and V. J. Unsworth vs. David S. Venezzky, administrator of Gussie B. Venezky, verdict of $55 damages for Venezky; Phillip G. Miller vs. W. P. Mumsford; verdict for $32.62 in favor of Mumsford. The following jurors have been drawn by the court in place of those excused: Worthy G. Poo for B. F. Brandon; Arthur P. Owens for Morman F. Alsop; John R. Allen for Grover C. Miilstead; Lewis Wootten for Edgar L. Roby; John Stephen for Henry M. Pres- ley; H., A. Marsden for Guy S. Meloy; Walter A. Randall for Henry West; J. William Wachtor for John H. McCauley; Ernest A. Burslum for William P. Walton; James R. Atwel for Arthur P. Owens; J. Raymond Coombs for S. A. Marsden and J. Augnst Miller for William A. Jones. At a recent meeting of the county board of educa- tion delegations favoring and opposing R. I. Mauning as principal of the Piscataway school appeared before the board. It was decided that the board could not abrogate its contract with Mr. Manning at this late date. 517 The board has ordered that a tuition scholarship to St. John’s college, Annapolis, be awarded Ambrose Clay of Riverdale. The board has accepted the resignation of William B. Morgan as trustee of Piscataway school and appointed W. D. Blandford his successor. Miss Lucretia Higgins Carr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Carr, and Harry Moler were married last Saturday at St. Thomas’ church, Croom. The Rev. Mr. Willies in the absence of the rector of the parish officiated. The Rev. Mr. Willies also officiated at the marriage of the bride’s parents. Miss Margaret Carr was maid of honor and the best man was Mr. Little. Ushers were Stewart Carr, a brother of the bride and Maynard Carr, a cousin. The Women’s club of Melwood district held its last meeting at the home of Mrs. Frederick Binger. HYATTSVILLE. The letter issued by William C. Gray, chief of the Riverdale volunteer fire department, serving notice on the various departments in Prince Georges county that it is perfectly capable of taking care of its block and that, if at any time, it needs the assistance of departments outside of its block the chief or assis- tant chief of the Riverdale department will promptly call upon the other departments, has drawn some- what caustic comment from E. B. McCann, publicly representative of the Hyattsville fire department. The whole matter is expected to be aired at the next meeting of the advisory committee of the county firemen’s association to be held at Brentwood Wednesday night. 518 Members of Ku Klux Klan, No. 2 of Hyattsville and a few Klansmen from other sections will attend services at the Memorial Methodist Episcopal church here tonight at 8 o'clock it is announced by Klan officials. W. W. Maloney 3d son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Maloney 2d, of Hyattsville, recently accepted the position of executive vice president and director of the National Bank of Geneva, Geneva, N.Y. Mr. Maloney received his early education in the Hyattsville public school, later attending the Busi- ness High school in Washington. For a number of years he was associated with the American Security * Trust CO., of Washington, leaving there to become a national bank examiner, which position he held until making his recent connection. “The Parable of the Great Sup supper” will be the subject of the Rev. B. P. Robertson, pastor at the First Baptist church of Hyattsville this morning at 11 o’clock. At the evening service Dr. Robertson will discuss “The Attitudes of Jesus.” Dr. Robertson will conduct a special evangelistic service each night this week. The pastor will be assisted by Harold King of Washington, as song leader. The First Presbyterian church of Hyattsville today will begin an intensive fall and winter campaign. The men’s Bible class has been organized with V. K. Chesnut as resident 2nd Prof. h. M. Proffitt as teach- er. With a view to developing more interest in con- gressional music the church has engaged R. H. Harman, as leader. He will begin his work tomor- row. 519 Dr. Joseph M. Anderson, which is beginning his eight year as pastor will have the topic of his sermon tomorrow morning, “The Church and the World Crisis.” TUXEDO. The Tuxedo Athletic association will present a three-act comedy “Won Br Wireless,” Friday at 8 o'clock in the Christian church at Tuxedo. Receipts will be divided between the association and the Christian Endeavor of the church. The cast for the play comprises Catherine Just, Dixie Trather, Mrs. Benjamin Shaw, William FE. Collis, Carl Just, Robert Buck and Lorenzo Bedorra. RIVERDALE. Funeral services for Margaretta Huth, wife of Louis C. Huth, and mother of Mrs. Max Voliberg, who died Tuesday at her residence, Colesville road and Cal- vert street, were held Friday. Burial was in prospect Hill cemetery. The town treasurer’s report, submitted at the last meeting of the mayor and town council showed condition of the various funds as follows: General $1,624.21; road, $1,630.57; fire equipment, $375.89 and building, $63.58. 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