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church parsonage. The entire
church membership viii be united
in this drive and if the initial en-
thusiasm will hold, the prospects
for a great success are exceedingly
good. The acting pastor, Rev. ].
j. Clayburn, preached with earnest
ness and zeal, seeking to preserve
the spiritual awakening which the
Rev. A. w. Ross, evangelist, began.
Music was furnished by the senior
choir, directed by Mrs. Katherine
L. Smith, who for many years has
had charge of this feature of the
church service.
Zion Baptist-Rev. 81. w. Bolts,
pastor of Zion, spoke to the So per-
sons assembled at the Sunday
School, on temperance, giving to the
young people some most excellent
advice and information upon the
subject which he declared meant
temperance not only In the avoid
ance of strong drink, but the mod
crate use of all things which enter
into the pleasures of life. Mrs.
Minerva Totten, patriotic instruc-
tor of the Col. Chas. Young Relief
Corps No. IS, presented the Sunday
School with copies of the Gettys-
burg address and the American
creed. Next Sunday Mrs. Totten
will give the school a silk flag.
At the morning church hour the
pastor chose the ninth chapter of
Matthew for the Scripture lesson,
and his subject from the S8th verse
spirit of Evangelism" Prayer
was offered by the Rev. II. C.
White. A large number were pres
ent. In the B. Y. P. u. in the
California automobile race, the
leaders of last week were forced
out of first place by the Old Re-
liable Club, led by Mrs. r. z.
Taylor. At night the service was
conducted by Rev. Fl. G. White,
who preached from Matthew 1922
and John 1874. Subject: "Truth
Shall Prevail"
Officers and Laymen's Club
meeting for the week at the home
of w. M. Crump, 511 Colfax Ave
nue.. All men of the church in
vited. Usher board with Mrs.
Thelma Benford, 1902 Dupont
Avenue, Monday, February %.
Col. Chas. Young Relief Corps No.
IS at 429 Colfax Avenue, Tuesday,
February 26.
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The Young Ladies' Sodaity of
st. Peter Claver's Church will meet
Monday evening, Feb. 25, at the
church rectory. Plans will be
made for dinner to be held March
81 in the sub-auditorium of the
church. After the regular Sodality
meeting there will be a study club
meeting. "The Birth Of Christ"
will be the subject discussed. The
Misses Gwendolyn James, Annette
Hatton and Marcilette Williams
will read papers on that topic.
The Sodality Glee Club will sing
at a dinner to be given by the
Altar Society of the Parish on st.
Patrick's Day, March II.
The Sodality will receive Holy
Communion, in body, at the $3.50
mass on Sunday, Feb. "a.
Beatrice Schuck,
Publicity Chairman.
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AT ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH

314 18th Ave. s., Minneapolis
Considering everything the at
tendance Sunday morning was en-
couraging. Quite a few adults an
swered our appeal last week to at
tend our Sunday School and these
remained for church.
Examples set by our older people
will be followed by those who make
the church of tomorrow, so keep
up the good work.
The choir met in rehearsal Tues
day evening at the church. Plans
were completed for their candy
sale, which starts Sunday, the 25th.
Mrs. Helen Morris, 3725 4th Ave.
s., is chairman for this sale and
orders for delivery can be made
by phoning Lo. 1874. Members of
the choir will solicit your patron
age. The proceeds from the sale
viii be used to purchase music, for
which we are in sore need. Help
by buying. Every purchase, large
or small, will be appreciated.
Miss Francine Bakion, who has
been on the sick list for the past
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The Officers and Laymen's Club
of Zion Church gave a dinner at
the church last week. Prepared
entirely by the men who also
served it, dressed in white jackets
and aprons, it was most pleasing
to the women guests because of its
rarity, as well as for the tasty
food. M. E. Bell of the club made
the cake, others prepared the more
substantial portions of the feast. A
short program was rendered, pre-
senting the Misses Evelyn Bell and
Katherine Allen in a duet, music
from the Acapella Quartette, and
a reading by Mrs. Minerva Totten,
and short talks from the ministers,
Reverends Bolts and White.
Most of the sick of the Zion con-
gregation are reported improving.
This church has been particularly
hard hit in the number of its peo-
pie i'll this winter.
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ten days, is well on the road to re-
covery and expects to be with us
soon.
Mr.. Governor Cook is assisting in
the activities of the Junior Choir.
We expect big things from the
little choir now.
It looked good to see "Bob" and
"Chubby" at choir rehearsal, Their
services are needed and we hope
they will be regular.
You are always welcome at st.
James.
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Death Notices
FRANK FRANCIS

Frank Francis, 70 years old, Of
Kansas City, Kans., father of
David R. Francis of Minneapolis,
died Sunday, Feb. II. The remains,
accompanied by the widow, have
arrived here where funeral serv-
ices have been tentatively set for
Saturday afternoon at the Neal
Funeral Home. Besides the widow
and son the deceased is survived by
daughter, Mrs. Mary Scott of
Milwaukee, Wis.
While Mr.. Francis was well
along in years his recovery was
expected, according to his son, who
returned to Minneapolis from his
bedside, Saturday. When Mr..
Francis left Kansas City, his ia
theirs condition was much inn
proved but Sunday he received
word of his death.
mNIos DEN uA II AAAUCENALO
Mrs. Bertha Fitzgerald, So
years old, 814 Aldrich Ave. NJ,
died at the Minneapolis General
Hospital, Sunday, Feb. IL.
Funeral services were held at
Zion Baptist Church, Feb. Fl,
with Rev. H. w. Bolts officiating.
Woodland Mortuary in charge of
arrangements. Interment at Crys-
tai Lake. Survived by Mrs. Anna
L. Willis of Monmouth, ILL.,, who
came to Minneapolis to attend the
funeral.
RICHARD PRITCHETT
Richard Pritchett, age 81 years,
718 Sixth Ave. NJ, died at the Min
neapolis General Hospital, Satur-
day, Feb. Is. Funeral services
Monday, Feb. 10, at Woodland Nor
tuary, Rev. F. c. Walker officiat-
ing. Interment, Crystal Lake
cemetery. Survived by two sis
tiers of Kansas City, Mo-, and Will
son Earl and Scottie Williams,
nephews of Minneapolis, and other
relatives.
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ST. PETER CHURCH NEWS

The service last Sunday was
carried out in the usual manner by
Rev. w. L. johnson in the absence
of the pastor. The speaker gave
an appreciative message. The at
tendance was a little below normal,
but not enough to discredit the
standing which the members ex-
pect to attain while the pastor is
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ST. JAMES A. nj. e. CHURCH
ST. PAUL MINI.

A large, approbative and atten-
tive audience was in attendance at
the Race relation Sunday A. M.
service, Feb. II. Rev. Lloyd II.
Rising of st. Anthony Park M. E.
Church brought the message and
his choir sang.
Rev. Rising's theme was Indi-
rect Influence, briefly speaking of
the lives of Christ, Lincoln, Liv-
ingston and Stanley in particular,
and many others in general.
He has achieved success who has
lived well, laughed often, and
loved much; who has gained the
respect of intelligent men, the
trust of pure women, and the love
of little children; who has filled
his niche and accomplished his
task; who has left the world better
than he found it, whether by an
improved poppy, perfect poem, or
a rescued soul; who has never
lacked appreciation of earth's
beauty or failed to express it; who
has looked for the best in others
and given them the best he had;
whose life was an inspiration, his
memory a benediction.
Rev. VIM. E. Guy and his choir,
likewise, were heartily received at
st. Anthony Park M. E. Church.
Rev. Guy gave the message. Sub
ject: "The Persistent Christ"
Text: Revelation 1920. Behold, ]
stand at the door and knock, etc.
Rev. Guy and choir received many
hearty concentrations for the ex-
cellent sermon and inspiring sing
ing, from Dean Coffey of the State
Agricultural School. Professors,
students and others in attendance
are cordially invited to come again.
At the p. m. union service Rev.
L. w. Harris of Pilgrim, brought
the message, stirring exhortation
to adore and worship God.
The C. F. Stewart Club of st.
James gave a much enjoyed Host
ess Luncheon at the church, Wash
ington's Birthday, Feb. %, under
the leadership of Mines. Josephine
Hunt and Evalyn Howard.
After five months of fervid pas
toral labor with st. James, Rev.
VIM. E. Guy left Monday, Feb. IS,
to be present at the Bishops Coun-
ell at Little Rock, Ark. He will
return on or about March LIST and
will occupy his pulpit the first Sun
day in March. Mr.. Peter MacFar-
land of the Gospel Mission will
preach at the morning service
February "a. Union service at Pill
grim, 8 p. m.
The C. o. D. Club, a new auxil-
larry of st. James recently organ
lied, had its second meeting at the
home of Mrs. Florence Brown, 857
st. Anthony Ave., Thursday, 2
p. M, Feb. IA. A committee on
constitution and bylaws reported.
This club is designed to become an
active factor in the social and up
lift life of the church, fostering a
better feeling of mutual fellowship.
The next regular meeting will be
held at the residence of Mrs. M. E.
Miller, 731 st. Anthony Ave., Feb.
%, 8 p. m. All ladies are cordially
invited to join, regardless Of other
affiliations. Mrs. Hattie Turner,
temporary president; Mrs. Celtic
B. Hall, temporary secretary.
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Carbon Monoxide Toll Heavy
Carbon monoxide deaths top
deaths from all poisons combined,
1t has been found. It causes more
than 500 deaths a year in this coun-
try.
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CHURCH NEWS
NOTES

This newspaper carries more
lines of church news than any
other paper of its type in this city.
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IOP1C-Girts That Are Better Than
Money.
In the teaching Of THIS lesson It
viii be necessary to include all the
material in Acts L to 4:31.
!. Peter Healing the Lame Man
(Acts 3:1-10).
]. The place wv. 1, q. It was
at the gate called Beautiful, which
leads from the outer to the inner
court of the temple.
2. The man ". p. This beggar
was infirm from his birth. When he
saw Peter and John, he asked aims.
3. The method wv. 3-S).
a. Gaining the mans attention
". A.. Peter and John commanded
him to look on them, but not be-
cause they had any power within
themselves.
b. Peter commanded him in the
name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth
to rise and walk ". g.. He had
been unable to do this all his life,
but with the command went the
ability to do.
C. Peter took him by the right
hand ". y. This act was meant to
give impetus to his faith, not
strength to his ankles.
4. The mans response ". 81.
Strength came into his feet and an
kle bones at once. He stood, he
walked, he leaped, and praised
God.
s. The effect wv. 9-11). The peo-
pie were filed with amazement.
a. This helpless beggar had to
be carried to the temple gate. Men
and women out Of Christ are so
helpless that they need to be brought
where the life of God can be APP
piled to them.
b. Peter, I'm taking the man by
the hand, shows the manner of
helping the lost. While ministers
and Sunday school teachers of
themselves have nothing to give
to the lost, they have the dispens-
ing of the gospel of Christ.
~. Peter Witnessing Before the
Multitude (3:12-26).
He told them 1t was faith In
Jesus Christ, whom God had glorI-
fed and whom they had deliber-
ately betrayed and crucified, that
had healed this man. Despite their
awful guilt, he appealed to them to
repent ". 1917. God would pardon
them If they would repent, and re-
freshing seasons would come to
them when God should send back
Jesus Christ to the earth to con-
summate the work Of redemption.
III. Peter In Prison for chrlst's
Sake ala.
/. The leaders in this persecu-
ton wv. 1, p. Both priests and
Sadducees Joined in this wicked
ness. The priests were intolerant
because these new teachers were
encroachlng upon their functions.
The Sadducees joined the priests
because they did not believe In the
resurrection. which was a vital part
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Lesson for February "a
PETER HEALS A LAME MAN

LESSON TEXT-Acts 3:1-10; 4:S-12.
GOLDEN TEXT-Then Peter said,
Silver and gold have none; but such
as / have give thee: In the name
OF Jesus Christ OF Nazareth rise up
and walk.-Acts 3:6.
PRIMARY TOPIC - How Peter
Helped Lame Man.
JUNIOR ToPIC-Peter Carrying
on Jesus Work.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR
TOPIC-A Helping Hand.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT
ToPIC-Gifts That Are Better Than
Money.
Evening star., 1935-08-31
THE Grape myrtle Is an extremely
/ desirable shrub, blooming as 1t
/ does at this time Of the year
y uhara colorfIIl HnwerS are faW

TINE Grape myrtle Is an extremely
desirable shrub, blooming as 1t
does at this time Of the year
L when colorful flowers are few,
particularly in woody shrubs. Yet ex-
periences Of the past two Winters have
not been at all in favor Of Grape
myrtles, for many plants were killed
to the soil or at least badly injured.
This lack Of resistance to low tenn
perature is not surprising, for Grape
myrtle has long been recognized as
tender species. It's native home
In southern Asia did not prepare the
species for sub-zero temperatures, yet
there are plants here and there about
this locality which appear to have en-
dured the cold without injury. There
are in a front lawn in Takoma Park
three sizable plants now in full
bloom, which have flowered regularly
for q dozen years at least, without
suffering visible Winter injury. 1t
would be worthwhile indeed If some
nurseryman would take cuttings from
these or other promising mytles and
determine If they are really harder
material or whether something in the
environment favors them. The Ia
koma Park plants are In bleak wind
swept location that would seem un-
favorable at first thought.
The Grape myrtle exhibits remark
able capacity for recovery after freezes
and there are many plants now In
bloom that We're killed to the ground
last February. The habit Of blooming
on the terminals of new shoots makes
possible this remarkable performance.
Most of our shrubs bloom on the pre-
Evening star., 1935-08-31
OLD HOME TURNED
into APARTMENT
Col. v. E. Johnson Is Remodel.
ing the Monte Carlo at
Berkeley Springs.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BERKELEY SPRINGS, w. Va,
August 31.-A 22-room house, dating
back to the pre-Civil War days when
the building was known as the Monte
Carlo Of Bath, as this resort town
was then called, is being remodeled
into apartments by Col. v. z. johnson,
former internal revenue collector for
West Virginia, who is the present
owner Of the place.
The building was constructed by q
Maj. Strother In the days before the
Civil War and was later, late in the
Cos, added on to by Maj. Gill, for
whom Gill Park, on which the house
faces, is named. A few years later
the house was purchased and lived in
for number Of years by Miss Fannie
Tutt Of Virginia, but for the past 20
years the building has seldom been
occupied.
The dwelling is Of four-story con-
struction with an additional two-story
tower rising from the center Of the
building. The stairway leading from
the ground floor to the top Of the tower
IS Of spiral nature, made Of carved
walnut.
Evening star., 1935-08-31

freely discussed In the garden Itera-
ture. To the group may be added
dozens of other species, such as the
three hlies, Lilium carolinianun, L.
philadelphicum and L. superbum.
amoena phlox, the various primroses,
the holly, and the hardhack, Spiraea
tomentosa. Among small fruits, the
blackberry. the blackcap raspberry and
the blueberry prefer acid environ
ments.- The adaptability Of plants to
acid or to alkaline soils Is related to
the conditions existing In their native
habitat. The quality Is inherent in
the genetic makeup of the plant and
It is the function Of the gardener who
wishes to make Q success Of any
species to provide as nearly as possible
Evening star., 1935-08-31

Geographically. the work is dis
tributed approximately as follows:
North and East, 80 per cent; South,
1s per cent; Middle West, 80 per cent,
and West, Is per cent.
Among the home items replaced or
repaired are boilers, furnaces, radia-
tors, plumbing and lighting fixtures,
cutters, flashing, downspouts, CHM
neys, staircases and porches. Treat
ment against termites has been car
ried out in some localities.
The average repair job entails an
expenditure OF $3.50, which is incorpo-
rated in the refinancing loan to the
home owner from the Corporation.
Engaging more than 125,0o0 contrac-
tors and providing some 100000
working days" to construction labor,
this program has stimulated employ
ment nationally in the building trades
as we'll as in the industries that pro-
duce the materials used. 1t is esti-
mated that of every dollar spent on
reconditioning, rs cents goes for labor
at the site.
II. O. L. c. Employees Take Charge.
To assure sound materials and COM
petent workmanship at the minimum
cost to the borrower, trained employees
Of the Corporation, at the time the
loan is closed inspect the home and
advise the owner on the proposed re-
pairs, prepare and secure bids, approve
contracts and supervise the progress
Of the actual work. In cases of seri-
GUS fire or storm damage to homes
under mortgage to the Corporation,
inspectors of the reconditioning divi-
sion cooperate with insurance ad-
tusters to provide for repair or re-
building that will be fair and satiSfac-
tory to the owner. More than 1900
cases of this nature have been handled
by the division at an outlay averag-
ing more than $4,000 week and paid
for by the insurance companies. EN-
ployes Of the division also make spe-
cial inspections Of the mortgaged
properties at the request of field man
ayers of the Corporation.
Working under q complete set Of
approved master specifications and
organized to supervise economically
large number Of small jobs distributed
throughout the Nation, the recondi-
tioning division represents develop
ment Of significance to the home con-
struction industry and all lending In
stitutions.
Evening star., 1935-08-31

garden soils, one writer viii suggest
ground limestone and another
hydrated lime. From the standpoint
Of correcting soil acidity, both ma
terials are effective and since the
hydrated form Is more generally avail
able 1t Is more frequently used. Lime
is both q plant food ard q soil i'm
proven. but is generally present in
sufficient quantity even In rather acid
soils to meet the plant food require
ments. An advantage for ground
limestone Is its inert chemica, quail
tiles. It may be safely applied in
any desired quantity at any time.
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\, OIL. c. REPAIRS
326,0(0RES|DENCES
$57, 900, 900 Spent in Con-
nection With Refinancing
of Mortgages.

Repairing and repa.nting Of some
326, 900 homes throughout the country
at total cash expenditure Of $57, ,000,-
900 has been undertaken by the Home
Owners Loan Corp. in connection
with its refinancing Of distress urban
home mortgages during the past "a
months. To date the corporation has
refunded col $40 individual mortgages,
totaling $2,72l, ,594,24S.
Among the applications for refund
ing loans now pending with the cor
poration are some 175,000 additional
cases in which similar repair expend-
iture may be required to place the
properties in sound condition as
security for corporation loans. These
are expected to aggregate about $780,
100000 within the next 10 months,
bringing the total amount Of such
reconditioning to almost 500, 100000.
The reconditioning division Of the
corporation, with branches in every
State, has supervised this widespread
improvement and maintenance work
under a provision in the home owners
loan act authorizing necessary repair
and protection of the properties mort
gagged to the corporation at the time
the loan is closed.
Analysis Of Volume.
An analysis Of the total volume OF
reconditioning shows the following
division among the various construc-
ton trades on the basis Of each 500
expended:
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Is more certain to give good results,
because the plants reach towering
age In September.
Many home gardeners are stu
transplanting iris and II good strong
pieces Of root stock with an active
green bud are set, they may be ex-
pected to. bloom next Spring. Sections
Of root stocks with white, vigorous
feeding roots should be selected. The
large leaves should be cut back at the
time Of transplanting to lessen the
needs for water while the plants are
re-establishing themselves.
In recommendations for lining
Evening star., 1935-08-31

but not in actual touch, and banked
with earth placed against the tree.
The volatile fumes enter the burrows
Of the borer and kill them most efiec-
lively.
San Jose scale Is dangerous pest
Of fruit trees, ornamental crabs and
cherries, Japanese ounces, cotoneas-
ters and the like. It appears Is o
gray sctirf on the bark Of the trunk
and main limbs. Beneath the scales
are tiny insects which draw on the
plant sap and slowly kill the plants.
Lime sulphur or spraying oils applied
in Winter when the leaves ale on the
trees, will check this rnenacing insect.
Grapes are beset with worm that
enters the young berry shortly after
the petals fall and remains In the
fruits until they drop to the ground
in Autumn or are harvested. This
grape berry worm spoils large per-
centage Of the fruit on unsprayed vines
and can be controlled largely by the
same program outlined for the codling
moth.
There Is really little use In planting
fruit trees unless one Is preparing to
fight these pests. Two, the scale and
the peach borer, win actually kill the
trees and the other two spoil practi-
cally all the fruit. Directions for the
use Of the different insecticides may
be secured from the Department Of
Agriculture or the experiment stations
at College Park. Md, or Blacksburg,
Va.
Liquid Manure.
CHRYSANTHEMUMS and dahlias
which are not making satisfactory
growth can be helped most quickly
by applications Of liquid manure, that
standby Of professional gardeners.
This material is easily made by sim
ply suspending burlap sack filled
with cow manure In barrel Of water.
In day or so the water will take on
o dark brown color and this liquid Is
very effective In stimulating growth.
Where the soil is very dry about the
plants, It is well to soak 1t with plain
water before applying the liquid ma
to dilute the manure water with more
water before using.
Garden Notes.
THE best time to transplant per-
ennial phlox is in late August or
early September, Just following flower
ing. This gives the plants time to
re-establish themselves and be in con-
dition to bloom the following season.
However, the phlox Is such sturdy
species that 1t can be moved at most
any season that the soil can be
worked.
The cooler weather and shorter days
favor the dahlia. SO definite are the
needs Of the dahlia for these autum-
nal conditions that May-planted roots
yield no better flowers than do those
set In June. In fact, June planting
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ceding years growth and obviously.
If frozen back, must lose Q years
blooming. This Is not 30 with Grape
myrtle, buddleia and abelia. Pruning
Of Grape myrtle is also Influenced by
its Towering habit. Unlike the ordi-
nary shrubs, such as Van Houtte
spirea, the myrtle is best pruned in
Spring, and rather severely at that,
to encourage strong new shoots for
Summer Towering.
Acid-Loving Plants.
7 IME Is Q very effective garden soil
amendment In its place, but there
are plenty Of plants that do much
better without 1t. Most every one
knows that rhododendrons, azaleas
and mountain laurel are harmed by
Inning the soil, for their culture Is