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Evening star., 1933-02-13
LETTERS ARE COMPARED.
Handwriting Experts Seek to Link Two
Conspiracies.

The incoherent, cryptic contents OF
the fateful ransom note left by the kid
napers Of the Lindbergh baby nearly a
year ago we're being compared today by
Government handwriting experts with
a series of $50, 600 extortion letters sent
to Col. Lindbergh in the recently ex-
posed Roanoke conspiracy.
Further legal action against two men
and q woman who are being held in
Roanoke as suspects in the plot is being
held In abeyance until completion OF
Evening star., 1933-02-13
ALCOHOL KILLS THIRD
Tennessean Succumbs After Death
of Brother and COMPANION.


of Brother and Companion.
CINCINNATI. February Is LR.-Po-
lice said John Courtney, 40, OF Knox
Vile, Tenn. died In jail here yesterday
from drinking denatured alcohol, which
already had claimed the lives of two
companions.
The other victims were his brother,
]. J. Courtney, and Frank Raymond,
54 both also Of Knoxville. who died
Saturday after the trio was found in a
stupor In an Erlanger, KY, coal yard.
John Courtney was released by Cov-
ington, KY, police after reviving Satur-
day night he came to Cincinnati and
was arrested for drunkenness when he
collapsed on q sidewalk
The men had arrived on a freight
train. Relatives in johnson City. Tenn,
are making arrangements for burial.
Evening star., 1933-02-13
READY TO PAY RANSOM.
Wife Of Kidnapped Denver Man Quoted
by His Mother.

KANSAS CITY. February 13 R.-
Mrs Millson Mccormick, mother OF
Charles Goettcher, I'd, kidnapped at
Denver, said today the wife of the 81
year-old heir to a Colorado fortune
was anxious to pay the 10000 ransom
demanded by the abductors for her hus-
bands release.
Mrs. Mccormick, who is here from
Denver to visit her sister, Mrs. Harry A,
Haley, said her daughter-in-law had
Informed her of the kidnapping by tele-
phone early this morning and expressed
her intention Of complying with the
kidnapers' demand.
Evening star., 1933-02-13
Fall From Cliff Kills Bow.

LOS ANGELES. February 13 P).-
Arthur Murray, years old, was killed
yesterday in an attempt to scale a
l00-foot cliff In San Dimas Canyon,
near here The boy plunged to his
death as a rock gave way beneath his
feet.
Evening star., 1933-02-13
Paraguayans Repulsed.

LAPAZ, Bolivia, February l3 R.-
The Bolivian general staff announced
today that Paraguayan forces launched
a strong attack on all sectors in the
Nanawe front IN the Gran Chaco at
pm. Saturday but the drive had been
repulsed by Bolivian artillery.
Evening star., 1933-02-13
PLANS RECORD FLIGHT
Gotham Would Make Nonstop
Trip Of 10000 Miles.

LONDON. February Is R.-The
Evening News understands that Sir
Alan Gotham, noted British airman, Is
planning an ambitious venture, q nom
stop flight of 10000 miles from Eng
land to Australia in five days and five
nights. He plans to refuel in the air
from tankers and airplanes stationed
at intervals en- route.
A cabin monoplane in which Sir Alan
will be accompanied by another skilled
pilot Is nearing completion at York.
Evening star., 1933-02-13
CHURCH BLOWN IN SEA
Gale Strikes Flood-Stricken Vii.

lages in Newfoundland.
ST. JOHNS. Newfoundland, February
13 CP).-A Winter gale, sweeping the
f1ood-str.cken villages along Bay St.
George, struck today with such force
that church at Highlands was blown
into the sea.
The village OF Sandy Point, flooded
and badly damaged during last weeks
storm, was threatened again.
Evening star., 1933-02-13
IL on Street Car Hurt.

CHICAGO, February l3 tP,-Eleven
passengers were cut and bruised in the
rush to escape from q street car which
caught fire as the trolley left the wire
while the car was passing under q
viaduct a
Evening star., 1933-02-13
One Dead, Seven Overcome.

NEW YORK, February IS P1.-One
man was burned to death, seven fire.
men were overcome and "a families
were routed out In the early morning
cold when fire destroyed a Flushing,
Long Island, apartment house yester-
day. The victim was william Lehane,
in whose fourth-fioor apartment the
fire started
Evening star., 1933-02-13
POSTAL ECONOMY
PERILS 1000 JOBS,
BROWN DECLARES

CONTINUED From First Page.)
Evening star., 1933-02-13

Fears Allotment Plan.
"After debts and capital structures
are scaled down to realistic basis, l
think the Government could aid-not
in itself assuming direct liability and
not on any plan that requires 1t to
raise money, but by assuming only a
contingent liability In guarantees Of
interest to support the value of re
organized and scaled-down. securities. "
Baruch said the domestic allotment
plan would increase production and re-
suit in large Treasury deficit.
Discussing his plan for having the
Government rent farm land taken out
OF production. he said he would have
the Secretary of Agriculture determine
the amount by which acreage in corn,
cotton, wheat and tobacco should be
reduced, adding it must be a drastic
reduction the first year to consume the
pAsent surplus. IL
Baruch estimated the average rental
Vould be somewhere around So an acre
The cost, he said, would be about
leo'ooo,oeo, which could 5f raised by q
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
HAVEN CLUB PRESENTS
THREE ONE ACT PLAYS
UNUSUAL DEBUT

With the enthusiasm of all concerned
at a tremendously nign height-and all
departments streneously working, The
members and friends of The Haven
Rust Club are making ready to present
three one act plays May l, 1888 at the
H. B. A. Auditorium.
The dramatic attraction, which is the
first three in-one presentation ever to
be presented here, consists of comedy.
a drama of romance and farce. April
Fools one act farce has a cast of
three, male; undermining Aunt Minnie"
the drama of romance, has a mixed cast
of fifteen characters. 'Tempist In A Hat
Shop. the one act comedy has cast
of II, female.
These attractions, along with vocal
and instrumental numbers, promise to
be the most desirable form of entertain
ment for the season.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
WORK TO AROUSE INTEREST IN
FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS

New York City, April q CAMP All
available statistics show that the death
rate from tuberculosis among Negroes,
especially in urban centers, has been
alarmingly high for many years. Physi-
Clans, nurses and social workers are of
the opinion that survey would reveal
an increase in deaths from tuberculosis
among Negroes during the past three
years because of the congested living
conditions made necessary by depleted
or vanishing incomes.
Negro Health Week April 2 to9.
offers opportunity for the presentation
of information which will emphasize
the Importance sanitary surroundings
for the maintenance of health The Ma
tional tuberculosis Association is urg-
ing its 2084 affiliated units throughout
the United States to participate as &C
lively as possible in Negro Health
Week.
Health Week comedies with the OPEN
ing of the Early Spring Diagnosis
Campaign on April, the National off
ice is minding its affiliates that Monday
Wednesday and Thursday of that week
provide a perfect time for carrying the
message of tuberculosis prevention to
Negro groups. These days are re-
spectively Home Health Day, School
Health Day and adults Health Day.
The Early Diagnosis Campaign is an
annual educational effort sponsored by
the National tuberculosis Association
and participated in by most of its aft
lated units. Each year a single phase
tuberculosis control and prevention is
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21

selected upon which to focus the at
tention of the public This year en-
phasis will be placed on the necessity
of examining all persons who have lived
in close association with anyone who is
dicovered to have tuberculosis Under
the slogon Examine and Protect Every
Contact" the use of the tuberculin test
and the X-ray will be stressed as i'm
portant aids in the protection of chill
dren, and in numerous ways persons
will be helped to find out if they have
the disease, to secure proper treatment,
and to learn to protect others
DR.. H. E. Kleinschmidt, director of
health education Of the National Tuber-
culosis Association, under whose direc-
ton the Early Diagnosis Campaign IS
conducted, says, eve consider it highly
important that our associations carry
on a vigorous educational program
among Negroes as one of their activi-
ties. With figures from the United
State Bureau of the Sensus indicating
that three times as many Negroes as
white persons fall victims to tubercu-
losis the need for such educational
work obvious.
"The fact that Negro Health Week
comedies with the opening of our Early
Diagnoses Campaign is fortuitous cir
cumstance. We are urging all of our
associations to cooperate in every pos
sible manner with the Health Week
groups that exist in their communities
and if such groups do not exist, to take
the initiative where possible, in form
ing them. Such mutual cooperation
can, we feel, have only one result-to
make this great country a healthier
and happier place in which to live"
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
NEWS

Sunday School at 1Oo'clock a. m. The
morning service begins at Ills. AT
the Vesper service, which begins at
6 o'clock, the following program will
be given by high school students: Song
by the congregation Scripture q
Prayer by Miss Sarah A. Mercer; Sell
edtion, Female quartette; Reading, Mr.
Eddye Scott; Vocal Solo, Miss Ida M.
Leroy; Short Talk, Mr.. Tom Archie, Jr.;
Reading, Miss Grace D. Ables; Selec-
ton, Female Quartette; Paper, Miss
Katye M. Simmons; Reading, Mr..
Arthur Fluker; Vocal Solo, Mr. Floyd
Jones Miss Annie r. Jenkins will be
Mistress of Ceremonies.
The public is invited Rev M. William
is pator.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
BIG DAY AT PILGRIM M. E.
CHURCH

Sunday, April 23rd, will be a big
day at Pilgrim M. E. Church, five
miles west of the city. The many many
friends of this church are cordially
invited to attend these services.
Sunday after the HOO o'clock ser
vices, an after-Easter program will be
rendered by the Sunday School and
choir. Because of the fact the second
and fourth Sundays are the regular
pastoral Sundays, the program was not
rendered on Easter Sunday. If you
want to see program put over IN
high style, come to Pilgrim M. E.
Church, Sunday morning, April 23rd.
Rev. A. Nelson is pastor.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
NOTICE TO MINISTER'S OF THE
MERIDIAN DISTRICT

The ministers and District stewards
of the Meridian District are called to
meet at Rose Hill M. E. Church, Mer-
idian, next Wednesday, April 26th at
1000 o'clock, to report all Easter money
and for the Outside Penny Group
Club. Each pastor is expected to De
present with out fail and bring along
with him his District Steward
At 11:30 Dr. L. F. Brooks will address
the body on the subject LIFE is
SOMETHING TO Do. At 1900 NJ.
The Rev. Roy L. Young, pastor of Ne
well Chapel c. NJ E. Church and editor
of the Weekly Echo, will address the
body. He will use for a subject THE
NEED OF THE MINISTRY TO-DAY"
All members and friends of the COM
munity are kindly asked to be present
to witness the address of Dr. Young.
At LOO o'clock the members Of Rose
Hill work will serve a big dinner for
all present
AT 200 o'clock we will reassemble
to finish taking in the reports and dis
cuss the program of the District for the
year; looking forward to the District
Conference.
AT 7:3O there will be preaching by
the Rev. j. W. Isabel of Newton, Miss.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Rev. A. Nelson, pastor.
L. E. johnson, DISTRICT Superintendent.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
ROSE HILL SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday morning, April 10th, an in
teresting and well attended Sunday
School was conducted at Rose Hill M.
E. Church. The lesson was very very
good The members came out on time
and in large number.
After the offering was lifted, the
superintendent Miss H. B. Nelson, pre-
sented each member of her class a
beautiful Easter egg. A beautiful Easter
basket, centered with large Easter
egg, was presented to Mr.. Houston for
having attended Sunday Cchool better
than any other student sinee last Eas-
ter The teachers were presented pretty
Easter greetings by the Superintendent.
The students and teachers showed
their by appreciation facial expressions.
HOO O'CLOCK SERVICES
The HOO o'clock service were very
touching and inspiring. The pastor,
Rev. A. Nelson, preached wonderful
sermon, which made our hearts burn
within while he delivered Gods word.
The attendance was very very good
and all seemed to have been inspired
1880 SERVICES
Strictly at 7:30, the pews of Rose
Hill Church, were filled with members
and friends. The pageant Easter Pill
grims" was put over in first class style.
The partcipators acted their role well.
Those who witnessed this affair thou
ght it to be very very good.
After the program, the captains came
forward and lifted their collections,
who were Miss H. B. Nelson, repre-
senting Ladies' Aid No. l, Mrs. Emma
B. Eubanks, representing Ladies' Aid
No. and MIR. Horce Hardy, represent
ing the mems club. After the different
captain had made their reports,
total of $500 was raised.
Miss Nelson, who had charge of the
pageant, thanked those who took
part in the Easter Program and also
thanked the audience for sitting so
quietly and patiently during the rem
dition of the program.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
so EASY TO EXPLAIN

Hope, Ark, April 81 (ANP) Oscar
Wyatt, white former chief of the fire
department here who was held on a
murder charge for the Staying of James
Moss, had his case hole posed by a
jury in the Circuit Court Wednesday
Wyatt testified that Mos shad attemp-
ted to rob him and his companion OF
funds which they were collecting from
a carnival grounds, and he shot Moss
when he resisted capture
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21

DON'T FAIL TO READ OUR LIST
OF ADVERTISERS IN THIS ISSUE OF
THE ECHO. WHEN YOU TRADE
WITH PEOPLE WHO ADVERTISE
THROUGH THE ECHO YOU GET
RESULT.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL
LESSON
LESSON FOR APRIL %, 1888
By r. w. Young


YOUNG PEOPLES AND ADULT
.TOPIC-The Sin of selfishness MARK
1888 43).
GOLDEN TEXT-Love worketh no i'll
to his neighbor; therefore love is the
fulfilling of the law (Rom. 1910.
Selfishness is one of the most glory
ing faults of human nature, revealing
itself not only in the ordinary affairs
of life, but also often mainfesting itself
in the most sacred matters and solemn
moments.
There is no defense for selfishness
among our selves, we may try to just
ify our selfish motives and acts; but in
the presence of Jesus we have to hold
our peace. If Jesus taught anything
he taught that selfishness in sin and
there is no defense for sin. Men are not
great by the position they hold, but
by the service they render Movements
for the good of humanity do not spring
from selfish motives.
Selfishness has no hope of reward;
Christly service, no matter how hum
bic, receives a due recompense.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
NOTES ON THE TEXT
Verse 33. God Wnows All

Verse 49, God Wnows All
So Jesus knew what His disciples
had been talking about along the road,
and he made inquiry concerning their
conversation.
Verse "a. But they held their peace"
they were ashamed to tell Him what
they had been discussing and if they
did not tell Him they had no defense
not in the presence of Jesus.
Verse 35. II is service, not selfishness
that leads to Greatness.
The really great man thinks of others
first and of himself last. The heroes of
Ishipwrecks are never those who are
first in the lifeboats.
Verses 36-37. Jesus called a little
child, put His around him, and told His
disciples that receiving even a little
child in His name was not only receiv-
ing Him but also receiving God Him
self
Verse 49, John seemed to have tho
ught that no one could do great works
unless they were their followers.
Verse 80. Jesus is teaching His dis
ciples to not forbid any one to do great
works in His name.
Verse 40. If any one is not against
us he is for us.
Verse Al. Whatsoever we do in the
name of the LORD and for His followers
We shall in no wise lose your reward.
Verse AZ. Jesus said that it would
be better that milestone were hanged
about His neck and He were cast into
the sea, than to cause even a little
| child to go astray.
Verse 43. HE'LL The Greek word
here translated refers to the valley of
Hinnom, adjoining jerusalem, where
anciently children were sacrificed to
Maloch. The later Jewish Adherence
of the place was so great that the
alley became the dumping place of all
manner of fifth including the dead
bodies of animals and even of IN
I buried criminals.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
MODERN NATIONS CLUB

The Modern Matrons's club met a
the home of Mrs Ella Brown, Wednes-
day evening April 18th at $50 OClocE
with the president presiding. After the
business session was over the hostes.
served the guests ice cream and cake
Games of cards were played. Two Wis
itors were present, Mrs. Mamie Davi:
of the city and Mrs. Katie 10y Lewis
of Florence Alabama The club adj
journed to meet at the home of Mrs
Maryle Emmerson, Wednesday AM
Goth.
Mrs. L. B. Jones, Rep.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
DIES FROM STREET CAR INJURIES

Nashville, Tenn, April21 (ANP) La
Fayette Spillers, 60, who was run over
by street car Tuesday afternoon and
had his legs cut off below the knees.
| died Wednesday. The motoman stated
that Spillers attempted to run acros.
the street in front of the car.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
VISITS SISTER

Miss Helen r. Brown left the city
Saturday morning for Nashville, Tenn,
to visit her sister Miss Arguthra Marie
Brown who is attending A. and l State
College 1t is reported that Miss Brown
is having a nice time. In route home
she will stop to visit her sister, Mis-:
Essie Lee Brown and friends in Chat
tanooga, Tenn.
Lillye E. Brown, Rep.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
STILL IN THE NIGHT

BY Ulda Wilson, pupil of Catholic
School
Come cuddle close in daddy's arm be-
side the fire so bright,
And hear about the fair folk that won
dered in the night
For when the stars are shining clear
and all the world is still,
They float across the silver moon from
hill to cloudy hill.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
POPULARITY CONTEST

Please don't forget the Popularity
Contest given at Calvary Baptist Chu-
rch, on Sunday April 3Oth. The contest
ants are as follows:
Mesdames Fannie Harris, Carrie
Daces, Cleo Rinpson, Minnie Wingate,
Georgian Harris Each lady has fifty
votes.
Dewy E. Shaw, Sponsor.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
VISITS FRIEND

Miss Estell Green from Union, Miss
issippi, is now visiting the home of Mrs.
Rena Davis. According to reports, Miss
Green will be with Mrs. Davis until the
latter part of the week.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
RECUPERATING

Mrs Sadie Mae Chilsom and baby are
reported to be on the sick list at her
home. We wish them speedy recovery.
Reporter.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
VISIT OFFICE

Mr.. R. B. Wooten of Bailey paid a
visit to the office, Tuesday, April 18th
His trip was business one.
Mr. r. c. Cole, president of lodge No
April 18th to attend to business.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21

Master John B. Willis, Jr the little
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Willis, Sr.
of 1SO5-30th Ave, is spending the
week with his grand parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Willis.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
HIGH DAY AT PILGRIM

Sunday April 23rd will be a high
day at Pilgrim NJ E. church. The pub
lie is cordially invited
Rev. A. Nelson, Pastor
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21

Mrs. Mary E. Roberts, of 1S05-30th
Avenue is ill. Her many friends wish
for her a speedy recovery.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

Rev. M. Williams, B. D. pastor.
Sunday School, 1000 A. M.
Preaching, Ills A. M.
Vesper, 900 P M,
Midweek Service
Wednesday night, IT'S P, M.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21

SPENDS WEEK END IN MACON
Mr.. Ernest L. Baity, son of Mr.. W. c.
Baity spent the weekend in Macon with
his Mother and friends. According to
reports, very very peasant trip was
enjoyed in Macon.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
To WHOM HAS He GIVEN IT?

To WHOM HAS He IT?
o" tuberculosis involve household shown illustration prepared b,
j. A.
-Youngd a1g who of ercu
Another teen aee dauehtr il
E eleven Old apparently WE'LL but with of early tuberculosis
"
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21

OUR CASH COAL PRICES

Ton 12Ton
Montevallo Lump & Egg $500 s425
Brilliant Lump & Egg --.--75O 400
Diamond x Lump & Egg $50 400
Red Ash Cahaba Lump & Egg 725 3.85
Red Ash Lump Washed nut ZOO BIS
White Ash Lump & Egg $50 $50
Carbon Hill Egg & nut CPS 3.35
Prime Washed nut 500 3.25
Coke --------------------- 800 425
We give coupons on Radios
CARLETON-HAWKINS COAL co.
A St. & 18th Ave. Phone 81
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-21
CHURCH NEWS

ZION TEMPLE A. M. E. CHURCH
CARROLLTON, ALABAMA
Sunday School $50 A. M. Bro. W. M.
Massey, Supt.
Morning and evening worship HOO A,
M and 1880 P M.
Missionary meeting $50 P. M, Mon
ice Mobley, President.
V. c. E. 600 P M Enor Shanklin, Pres.
Rev. A. D. Harper, Pastor
NEWELL CHAPEL c. NJ E.
CHURCH
The Welcome Corner
18th Avnue and 14th Street
Sunday School $50 A. M, R. W..
Young, Supt.
Preaching HOO A. M. and IT'S P. M.
Rev. Roy L. Young Pastor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1933-11-03
CHAPTER III

Lucy timed her arrival at Laura's to
precede both of her younger sisters.
She meant that Laura should support
her in the coming encounter. 5
''My dear, have yoS seen Sniff"
she asked, dispensing VITA greeting
in her eagerness.
"No, have your"
Her sister replied that she had
not seen Sniff but had met Susan
Phelps.
IF I'd cared to pump her, I might
have discovered what the fuss was
about. Sniff was so wonderful, so
original, so half dozen other things"
"Then you really found out moth
ing?" Laura was disappointed.
II found out that it was a new and
spectacular enterprise with opportuni-
ties to make money. That, of no con-
sequence in view of the immense serv-
ice she will be to humanity" Lucy
snapped.
Before Laura had time to reply
Louise Joined them.
"Oh, girls, have you heard about
Sniff" was the first remark.
"No!" they exclaimed together.
"Have you?"
"Be prepared for an awful shock"
she warned them. Med should have
told us in time to stop her. She prob
ably hasn't penny left"
The three exchanged glances of con.
sternation. Ned was Shifts business
adviser and they feared knew what he
was talking about.
"And that isn't the worst of it,"
Louise plunged on. Ned thinks she
means to be missionary. Girls, l
couldn't bear it. You must help me to
stop her."
"Of course, Susan would encourage
her." Lucy said. "She's very re-
ligious."