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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
MRS. CRITTIE HALL ANSWERS
THE ROLL CALL

Mrs. Critic Hall, a we'll known
and highly respected citizen departed
this life on the 26th ult. at her home
100 Maury street, South Richmond
Va, after brief Illness. Her fun.
saral took place at the Second Baptist
Church on the 28th The mortal
remains were borne into the sacred
edifice by the active panIbearers-
Messrs. s. IT. Johnson, Joseph Mos
by, George Starke, Solomon Kirby
ARCHER Lewis and Wesley Green.
y Members of the societies and
friends occupied seats in the rear OF
the family. Suitable resolutions of
sympathy were read by representa-
tives of the organizations, after
which touching solo was well rem.
dered by Mrs. Fannie Bailey.
The pastor, Rev r. e Smith de-
.livered a sympathetic sermon, paying
the highest tribute to the Christian
character of the deceased.
Mrs Hall is survived by husband
Mr.. r. B. Hall, daughter, Mrs :.
Mary w. Webb. OF Cleveland, Ohio i;
one brother. Mr.. Garrett F1emming,
many relatives and large circle of
friends. The floral designs were
numerous and beautiful Funeral
Director G. S. Cunningham officiated
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
ORGAN DRIVE.

One thought is uppermost in our
minds-The Organ Final report-Sun
day The twenty-six teams will cross
tfe mark. Give them G. final word Of
encouragement as they attempt to com
plete successfully another milestone
in the history of the church. AS mans
txtrtmity is Gods opportunity. we rest
our case in the hands OF that God
whose prom ;ses never fail Faithful
members and loyal friends are gratefu.
ly thanked for their unstfnted support
and prompt response in this great task
to acquire the physical equipment with
which we may better serve the Lord
All are welcome to our services.
Rev. r. III. Johnson, M. A.. B. d. Pas
tor; w. l.. Johnson, Clerk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
FORCED TO WITHDRAW HIS
APPLICATION FOR 4
DANCE PERMIT.
(Preston News Service.

Norfolk, Va, July 13.-Application
Of j.. w. Wright for permit to operate
dance hall at Little Bay Beach, his
summer resort for Negroes was WITH
drawn last Wednesday night. after the
City Council had had the matter under
advisement for more than two weeks
IL IL said that a number of white res'
dents in the vicinity of the resort had
requested that the permit be denied
ahd Wright had received threats from
the X. X. K. warning him against hay
ing dancing at his resort.
Judge Wilcox appeared before the
City Council and announced that the
permit would be no longer sought al
Wright had withdrawn his application.
The resort VII continue, however, on
its regular schedule.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to use this medium in ex-
pressing our sincere thanks to the
friends who have so Loyalty rendered
their sympathy and lightened our afflic
lion by their comforting words, acts CT
kindness, beautiful floral designs
stone tablet etc, during our heavy
loss in the death of my devoted daught
er and our beloved sister, Miss j. Viola
Johnson.
Ii affords us a source of satisfac ion
t:Eit she was appreciated by her host
OF friends, though we find it difficult
to submit with resignation to the loss
wc have sustained; yet we bow n
ii-mble submission to the will OF tie
Divine Power, who doeth all things
wsil.'
To live in hearts we leave behind.
Is not to die" is so applicable at THIS
time" May God bless you all.
- Her Mother, Sisters and Brother.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
CALENDAR CONTEST AT FIFTH
ST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Twill make the nerves tingle ana
cause the soul to smile. just to witness
the Calendar Contest at the Fifth ST.
Baptist Church, Thursday July 10Th.
P. M. Six beautiful maids will shine,
iE their corners like SiIvery Stars.
These are the ladies' and one is YOUR
choice: Mrs. Lizzie Howard Mrs. Helen
Dunn, Mrs. Lula Thomas Mrs. Emma
Campbell. Mrs, Virginia Lucas ana
Miss Virginia ID. Woods.
Make it your business to see the
lady Of your choice and give her the
winning card. Yes. l know you will
thank you.
MRS. r. J. KING. President.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
FAKE LABOR AGENT
SW|NlDLEs HUNDREDS
tPn.ton News ssrviee)

Little Rock Ark, Jul 12.-It is claim
Ell that more than 100 Negroes called
at police headquarters last Thursday
night and reported the activities Of
Robert Brown said to be q labor agent
The police say that no check.up was
mode on the amount he obtained from
"ic unsucpecting and gullible Negroe
bu; the victims reported that he hai
received from 81 to SIS from each of
them as evidence that they would re-
pert at the specified time to be car
ried to North. The Police believe THAT
Brown fieeced them out of more than
$500.
The first report was made to the
police by John Ware. of Conway. who
gave the police description of Browr
1t is said following the report made by
Mr.. Ware that Negroes fairly swarm.
e. the City Hall
Ware told the poliee that he me.
b. own last Sunday and the agent in
.terested him in job in Pittsburgh.
Pc The work was in one of the Carne
g.e Steel Company mills and that the
pay to start was 60 cents an hour on s,
10-hour basis. He SAID that workmen
often worked double-time and fire.
fUN''J iiohi az " PlH IL udy Y.
Ii, fact they work IL hours at all the
mills in Pittsburgh with time-andthali
over 10 hours. So thai 1aborer never
made less than $3.50 q day.
Other features ofsthes proposition
were that all of W:,Vss expenses tc
Pittsburgh would be paid and in addi
tion to the $3.50 day. board and lodg
Ing would be furnished free; or he
could find lodging in private boarding
houses at nominal sum. Brown told
him it was customary for the labor
agent to receive 81 to secure the pass
on the railroad.
The police say that all victims were
instructed to report to Brown at var.
ions railroad station in the city and 1T
different hours. The police say that
there were more than two score of Nc
groes at the Missouri-Pacific station
OH Monday night waiting for Brown
ard the passes
( Ware said, he waited in the Rock
Island station for several hours and
when Brown failed to appear he de
c!dede to report The matter to the DO !.
lie. One Negro is said to have told
the police sergeant that if we meet
Brown on the street something is 60
ing to happen and if he gets the worst
or the deal it won't he his fault, caus
he's got something coming to him and
We are going to see that he gets it.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
FAMOUS SLAVE STATION
IN indiana DESTROYED
(Preston News Service

Petersburg, Ind, July 12.-Another
station Of one of the most famous in
stitutions that ever reached into Indi
aha-the under ground railroad for
aiding slaves safely into the northern
states-has passed. The famous old
landmark was recently destroyed by
fire.
The house, located in this vicinity.
caught fire because of defective flue.
II was originally owned by John Posey
father Of Frank B. Posey, former rep
entative in Congress and was the
home of the Posey's in the days prece'.
ing the Civil War. Thousands of escap
en- slaves were hidden in the secret Gel
lar and tunnel and assisted in getting
into Canada according to old-time res!
dents.
The residence stood on high bluff
along White river commanding u
view oe the surrounding country for
many miles. 1t contained secret clos
cts. secret cellars and during the wa.
period secret tunnel led to the river
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
MOTHER AND Daughter
MEDICAL MISSIONARIES
Preston News seryioe)

Philadelphia Pa, July 13.-Dr. Eiiz
afeth F. PEBBLES and her daughter Di
Elizabeth s. PEBBLES have returned tc
this country from South Africa where
they have been doing medical mission
a,y work gratis for the natives. These
women are not connected with any
missionary society but have been car
rying on their work independently
Tney report that the natives are Gag.
er for the assistance that medical sci
e1ce can give. During their stay in
this country they will endeavor to en-
list other women to return to Africa
with them to continue and enlarge the
service they have conducted for the
post six years Both of them are na
tiees of Philadelphia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
SPECIAL SERVICE AT EBENEZER

Special services at the Ebenezer
Raptist church,, third Sunday. July 10
at $3.50 p. M. benefit of Missions, un'
der auspices Of Layman's Missionary
Society. Program:
Mr.. p. l.. Jordan, Master Of Cere
monies; music, Choir; devotiona,s 81
Rev. VIM. Fl. Stokes. PHI. ID. Minister
n usic, Choir; music, Junior Choir and
S. s. Orchestra; solo, Mrs. Alverta J =.
Gilpin; announcements Offertory
music, Junior Choir and S. s. Orches.
ira; music. Choir; sermon Rev. o.
NJ. Thomas Va. ". u: music Choir
benediction, Rev. VIM. II. Stokes, Pm.
D.. Minister. All are welcome.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
THE IDEAL ANNIVERSARY DAY

The Eleventh Anniversary of the
National Ideal Benefit Society, of the
Richmond District will be celebrated
Sunday July Is, 1923 at The Rising Mt.
Zion Baptist Church (Fulton) at 3:35
o'clock, Rev. o. B. Simms pastor. will
preach. Mr.. A. w. Holmes, Supreme
Master will make an address. The
National Ideal Choir will render Spec
iai Music. Male members will meet ut
Silton Beneficial Hall at o'clock
and March to Church Female mem.
bers will meet in the basement of the
Church at same hour. All members
will wear regalia.
The public is cordially invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
MOB SHOOTS ONE Of
ITS OWN MEMBERS
(Preston News Seryicel

huntsville, Ala, July IL. 1.-Durine
a search for Risty Ford, Negro ai!eg
eG to have attacked a young white wo
Ian, Edward Reynolds, member of
tire mob posse. shot and instantly kill
ed DR.. Bernard who it is said he had
mistaken for Ford.
u is claimed that Bernard hal
changed his clothes to khaki overall
suit. went through the bushes to Rey
nold's house, and Reynolds thinking
tHat he was the alleged fugitive who
had been reported to have been in
tnat neighborhood, fired On him, kill
ing him instantly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
THE XII KLUX KHAN
OPENLY DEF|ES THE
!. S. Government.

Tuskegeel Ala, July 10.-The par
ale OF 700 klansmen last Tuesday in
Tuskegee as a protest against the au
Dolntment of Negroes to positions in
the government hospital there for Ne
groes is an open defiance of the Unit
Ell States government. 1t is said that
white citizens in Alabama have been
protesting against the appo. ntmetn of
Negroes to positions of responsibility
! at the hospital from the governor or
down 10 the lowest white scuIIfon.. ,
III Is said the other day a young Me-
gro, named John j. Calhoun n steuo-
gEapher Norfolk Va, reported last
tuesday morning to be stenographer
IN the Office of the hospital. supplari
iPS MISS Hunnicutt. white girl steno
grapher. When she went out and told,
the whites OF the city what had been.
uohe' Immediately the khan planned
the parade that night to frighten the
young man away. 1t is said by ,outu
ern whites that Calhoun beat a hastv
retreat, leaving his trunk clothes and
even suitcase
According to the best information
available ii is said that the whites
mere feel that the presence of the mose
eminent and skilled Negroes at work
III the hospital will give the young Ne
sro students of Tuskeses Institute 4
mistaken idea and all of them win
went to be doctors and Professional men
Instead of farmers and tradesmer
ihe girls will want to be trained uurs
es' instead of domestics This wr,S
nave very bad influence on the
southern Negro and it is to obviato
the possibility Of such evil" influ.
ehces on the young Negroes of the
south that they object so strenuousIy
20 the manning of the hospital with s.
Negro personnel.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.

Mrs. Fleta Ragland of Ruther
Glen, Va, was in the city this week
Mrs. j. w. Harris. 1918 Chaffin
street left on the End inst. for ten
days vacation visiting relatives anil
friends in New York. When heard
fiCm she was having fine time.
Mr.. John Berry of Decatur street
Southside was taken very seriously
Ill last Monday while at work He is
slowly improving.
Mrs. Maria Turner of 10th and
Lecatur streets who has been sick fer
many months is convalescing.
Mr.. Atlas Barbee. of Durham. n.
C.. arrived in the City last Sunday ana
left Tuesday for his home. He was ac-
comTanied by his Madam Mrs. Berthel
Barbee and his little son, Atlas Jr.
Mrs. Annie Brown of Stop 12 on
tne Petersburg Pike. who has been ill
for more than three weeks is reported
better.
Mr.. John Fl. Jones of ia f. 18th
street is confined to his home by sick
ness.
Mrs. Evlyn Bowler Harris arrived
in rhe city last week and will spend
the remainder of the summer here
with her pal ents and friends.
Mrs. Otis Hagen of E. 10Th stree.
Southside who has been visiting il
Breddock, Pa. returned home las.
week locking :ie best of health
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
THE IDEAL ANNIVERSARY DAY

Inc Eleventh Anniversary of the
Nationel Ideal Benefit Society Of
South richmond, will be ceIebrate1
sunday July Is, 1923 at the Second
baptist Church Southside, at 11:3c
O'CLOCK. Rev. E. E. Smith. the pastor
VIII preach. Mr.. A. w. Holmes. Su.
p:eme Master will make an address.
Mdie members will meet at Southsida
independent Hall at 1O:30 O'Clock and
march to the church. Female mem
Ders will meet in the basement of the
Church at 11:00 o'clock. All members
will wear regalia.
TIE public is cordially invited.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
BISHOP FL|PPER BLAMES THE SOUTHERN
WHITES FOR THE MIGRATORY MOVEMENT
OF NEGROES AND NAMES THE REMEDY
(Preston News service)

Atlanta. Ca, July lL.-NegrO leaders
from all parts of Georgia attended II
meeting in Tat: Hall on Wednesday
July to discuss the various problems
affecting the race in that state. Among
the SUBJECTS discussed were: Better
Economic Conditions; Migration; Sup
preston of Mob Violence; Better Edu
cational Facilities"
Declaring that the Negroes as a race
| do not desire to leave the South and
Georgia especially and asserting that
the remedy for the conditions which
are causing this present migration to
other parts of Ire country is in the
hands of the white man, composed the
list Of what was done at the meeting
and were specifically covered in the
communication setting eorth the chief
grievances to the legislature of the
state and the people of Georgia. More
than 600 Negro leaders attended tns
meeting.
Bishop j. S. Flipper of the Africa
Methodist Episcopal church, in his
opening address asserted that the Ne
gro does NJ. ask the passage OF any
more legislation, or of any special
laws for mis- benefit but only asks
that the laws now on the statute books
be fairly enforced. The Negro if he is
to stay in the South, asks only equal
protection of life anC property ana
equal justice in the "oErts. This. de.
clarsd Bishop Flippel, he is not given
now He said the remedy is in the
hands of the white man and he could
put it into effect before sunrise if he
would.
SOCIAL EQUAT.lT A BUGABOO.
All OF the speakers at the meeting
united in branding social equality and
Negro supremacy as bugaboos created
by political demagOgueS for their own
selfish ends and declared that the Ne
gre as a race had never sought such
things. 1t was stated that As per cent.
of the population of Georgia is color
ed and the reason for the troubles and
inequalities or the Negro were all
laid to the effort to conduct democra
cy with large proportion of the popu
lation barred from suffrage.
All Negroes were urged to exercise
their right to vote whenever they could
establish such right under the Georgia
l1w. 1t was also urged that the legisla
t,re pass an anti-lynching law, a pre-.
ference being expressed for a State
|sta'ute over Federal Government be
cause it was believed that law would
be better enforced.
In the address which was adopted to
be sent to the legislatures and before
as many people Of the state as possible
the evils under which the Negro Of
Georgia is laboring and cited as the
chief causes of the migration, are as
fellows:
Lack of credit facilities for Negro
farmers; low wages for farm labor:
poor housing conditions-both in cities
and rural communities; bad working
conditions on plantations managed by
overseers during the absence of the
owners; lack of educational facilities
fer Negro children poor accommodate
ions for Negroes when travelling; in
equality in the enforcement of the
laws.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
BULLOCK IS CLUBBED
INTO A CONFESSION
AND THEN LYNCHED
preston News Ssrvice)

Schulenberg, Tex. July 1O-Jesse
Bullock, % years old. 1t is said was
accused by a young white girl OF "a.
tacking her A mob caught Bullock,
ciubbed him until he finally confessed
that he had committed the crime. He
was then hanged to a telegraph pole
on the main street of the small town
Following the report Of the lynchins
county officials ordered an investiga.
ton. 1t is said that more than 200
men. women and children participated
in the lynching.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
Letter of Thanks.

Mr. A. w. Holmes, Supreme Master
Dear Sir:-I am writing to thank
You and the officers of the NationaI
Ideal Benefit Society for the check q,
aJoo.oO paid me on account of the
't"th OF my wife, Margaret Crump
VINO was a member of Twilight Lodge
NO l of the National Ideal Benefit So
cie'y. L am very grateful to you all
Tor many deeds Of kindness in my dis
trcss.
Very truly yours
PERCELL G.. CRUMP.
915 st. James st.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
White AUT0IST STRIKES
MAN; THEN DRIVES ON
preston News Service)

Baltimore, Md, July 12.-Police oi
the northwestern district are making
an effort to find the driver of the auto
mobile that struck Ernest Walker and
after striking the man, failed to stop
Walker was taken to the Franklin
Square hospital, where he is being
treated for internal injuries. Walker.
however, was able to furnish the po
lice very good description of the auto
mobile.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
JOIN THE MOVIE CLUB

Where is the Co1ored Motion Picture
aspirant who has not wanted to know
al out the Co1ored Movie World? 81
ouis. the Colored Hollywood, learn
the salaries pad: be posted on every
activity in Colored Film Land: Mem.
herehiD Card sonf IN re~oi,t % 500
Address: FASHODA INST. Club
Dept. r. Lock Box 1413 st. Louis. Mo.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
MISS WILLIE BEI.CHER is
ELECTROCUTED IN ACCIDENT
preston News Service

Abbevilfe. s. c., July 12.-Miss Wi,
lie Belcher, aged Is years. living in
Gillispie place, was electrocuted about
noon last Wednesday by live wire o,
tn Gregg-Shoals line. The wire was
hanging down and Miss Belcirer in
some way came in contact with it ami
WIS instantly killed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
POLICE SEARCH FOR BODY
OF 0l0RED BOY.
Preston News Service. !

Montgomery, Ala, July 10.-Search
is being continued. for the body of VIII
liam Hawkins, aged IL years. who was
drowned while swimming in the river
in the vicinity of the wharf, late Mon
day afternoon. Mrs. Carrie Price, the
n other of the Hawkins boys came tu
police headquarters in search for til.
boy On Tuesday morning. 1t is said
that until that time the river victim
had been unknown.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

1000 A. Nj. Sunday School.
Preaching by the pastor.
1880 A. NJ. Subject: In His Vine,
Yard"
$3.50 p. NJ. Anniversary Carnation
Beneficial Club No. /.
S:15 P. M. THE Call for Laborers."
Regular prayer services every Wed
nesday at 500 p. NJ
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
RACE Discrimination.
cleveland Ohio Gazette J

OF course President Harding was
not in any wise responsible for the dig
elimination in seating persons wht
heard him speak in the st Louis, Mo.
Coliseum, last week Thursday night
1t was the work of "lilytwhite" Repub
licans CD of the local (St. Louis) com
mittee in charge of the affair. "Smoko
them out" Editor MITCHELL!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
MAN BURIED IN CAVE-IN is NOW
ON ROAD TO RECOVERY.

Atlanta, Ga, July 13.-Robert Glenn.
AGED 26 years. who Yves buried in the
cave-in at the Biltmore excavation
lo st Tuesday morning beneath several
feet OF earth is reported improving
az the Mercy Hospital.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
MIR. KEFFORD RESPONDS AGAIN

Mr.. james r. Kefford of Waterbury
G mn. not only sent us donation for
our Defense Fund but this week he
seade 200 renewal subscription for
the Planet. God bless him and the
others like him.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

You can get fine groceries from
Mr. Edward Stewart See his ad-
vertisement.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
SHARON BAPTIST CHURCH.

Sunday. July Is. Location: Corner OF
Leigh and First Streets.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14
SIGNIFICANT
OpCEpV ATTONC
preston News Service.)
(By John T. Clark, Phi. b. J
TUSKEGEE HOSPITAL SITUATION

A portion of a news report which !,
veals the presence of Director Frank
e. Hines of the War Veterans Bureau
II. Tuskegee reads as follows:
There was parade past Tuskegee
Institute of 700 members of the ku
klIx khan Tuesday night and spokes.
men for the organization said the dell
onstratiOn symbolized the protest OF
klonsmen against the appointment of
Negro surgeons On The staff of the Vet
eran's Hospital
Flouting their nightsIirts at Tuske.
gee may not prove as effective a scare
as in some other parts of the South
the khan evidently feels that Tuske
g*e students might be spoiled" by
the inspiration given them by
tie presence of such large group o.
highly trained Negro specialists under
Government control. Undoubtedly the
situation is serious and very deli
cate one for Major Motion.
IMMIGRATION AS 1T AFFECTS
AFRICANS
After 5000 aliens were admitted to
tie United States July 1, the first day
of the new immigration year, the fol
lowing was part Of a report issued by
tne u. S. Deputy Commissioner of I'm
migration. "Quoto for Asia and Afri.
CO. Filled" This means that 25 persona
born in Africa and Egypt have been
admitted into the United States. The
quota from Africa for this year is 1872
w Renner from the Gold Coast. West
Africa and Secretary of the African
Students Council in the United States
Questions whether any considerable
part of this 25 admitted are native
Africans. He complains that Boeas .
Merchants and Missionaries of other
racial stocks exploiting in Africa, use
tie African quota to get into the Unit
ed States to the exclusion of natives
According to his statement it is ordi-
narily as difficult for an African to get
ipto America as Mongolian. Seems
queer, that white America wont let us
forget that we are from Africa, but
takes no account of our II 900 900 Ne
gr0es in the United States in fixing
our immigration quota.
A QUESTION FOR NEGRO
FATHERS.
In the June issue Of "The Ounce
the national bulletin of the Big Broth
er and Big Sister Federation, appears
an interesting summary of what Wi.
nington, Del, boys think. In answer
to the question-"What One Thing Do
You Like Best About Your Father?"
The following is a summary of what
nearly 1000 boys have to say:
Christian character
His disposition
His consideration
His steadfastness of purpose
His character
His unSelfishness
That he can do any work
His knowledge of machinery
He understands me
He reads to me
He talks to me
His confidence in me
His consideration of my future
How many Negro fathers can read
tl.is without serious thought? Suppose
your son was asked a similar questi ion?
Some day perhaps he will be asked
atcut his dad.
The Rotary Club made this Whining
tn. Del, experiment and the organi7a
t;on has branches all over the country
The complete report is worth reading.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1923-07-14

Mrs. Fleta Ragland of Ruther
Glen, Va, was in the city this week