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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Funeral Directors
Qualifications Raised
URGES ACTION AGAINST
"CUTTEROAT" COMPETITION

The state board of funeral direc-
tors has adopted ruling, effective
July 1, that future funeral directors
in the state will have to have one
year of regular college work to quail
ify for the profession.
R. P. Lee of Minneapolis, cnalr-
man of the occupational committee
and northwest code authority, told
the convention o. the Minnesota
Funeral Directors association.
The state presid MT in his address
told the convention that laws should
be enforced in the matter OF fun-
eral directors who have no expert
ence as embalmers. He also called
the boards attention to many
"small" directors who have no re-
spect for the be- rs code of ethics,
and urged MOI sringent rules TO
force them to c. ply with the state
law. Cut threat competition was
also discussed.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Cubans To Homer
Negroes In Book

Habana, Cuba, April a. = Cuban
lealers under the direction of P.
Portuondo Gala, announce that the
Negro will be honored by the Island
in a book soon to be published.
The book will give the history OIL
tho Negro in Cuba, making known
the mart played by the Negro IN the
Cuban wars, his social and cultural
nrogress in the Cuban community
his hopes and ambitions. 1t Will
also contain an honor gallery Tor
great of the Negro race in Cuba.
This work viii be presented to the
convention of colored associations to
be held shortly. The director Of this
vo,k invites the American Negro
correspondence should they desire
further information concerning the
book. Address your correspondence
to the Director, P. o. Box 836, Ha-
bana, Cuba. A prompt reply will
be sent all correspondents.
Mr.. Gala has for nine years edited
GEL Pals" which is considered the
most liberal paper in Cuba and the
spokesman of the Cuban Negro.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

CHIEF JUSTICE HUGHES
WRITES THE OPINION

Washington, Apr. g. Again the
Supreme Court reversed the decision
of the Alabama courts in the Scots
boro case, when it ordered new
trial April in the case OF death
sentences imposed on Clarence Nor
ris and Haywood Patterson, three
times convicted Of assaulting Ruby
Bates and Victoria Price, both white,
near Scottsbcro, Ala, in 1880, while
riding with five others on freight
train.
The case has gained international
publicity and an unceasing fight has
been carried on b liberal groups
to win their freedom Ruby Bates
confessed that she md her compan-
ion accused the boys of the crime to
save themselves from disgrace.
Chief Justice Hughes finds that
excluding Negroes from the jury,
which he considers proved, would
"make the indictments invalid" The
Supreme Court decision, it is believ-
ed may free all seven of the accus-
ed boys.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
NORTH MINNEAPOLIS AREA OF
80 ACRES SELECTED FOR
DWELLINGS
CONSTRUCTION WILL START
THIS SUMMER

Government to Provide Clean, Well
Lightd Homes, at Low Rentals
The federal government is to
spend s4,e0OO,00O in Minneapolis on
a slum removal and tenement house
building program.
In an effort to provide clean, SAN
itary, we'll lighted hon1ss for low
salaried workers and develop its ex-
periments in low cost housing, Min
neapolis has been selected for one Of
the most important projects OF the
kind in the country.
A tract of land embracing about
so acres in North Minneapolis has
been selected and options on the
various properties included in the
tract are now obtained or will be
within the next two or three weeks.
Architectural Plans Ready
If there are no unexpected delays
the work of demolishing the present.
structures on the area will begin
within the next six or seven weeks.
The actual work of building will be
well under way by midsummer, 1t Is
learned.
The tract is the area bounded on
the south by Sixth avenue No., on
the east by Lyndale avenue, on the
north by Eleventh avenue and on
the west by Emerson avenue. 1t in
cludes Sumner field, which, it is un-
derstood, is to be enlarged and beau
titled as part of the housing project,
Shacks to be Torn Down
The area was selected because of
the large number of delapidated
shacks and structures which to a
large extent cover it but which new
ertheless house several thousand
people.
Much of the property is tax delin-
quent, it's desease ratio is one of
the highest in the city and it offers,
therefore, an excellent opportunity
for the government experiment.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
DEATH NOTICES

Mrs. Hattie B. McManus, residing
at 931 st. Anthony avenue, died at
her home Thursday, March 8, 1885.
Deceased was 70 years of age.
Funeral services were held from
Pilgrim Baptist church Saturday the
30th. Rev. L. w. Harris officiated.
Interment was at Oakland cemetery.
Survived by two sons, Ollie and Will
lam, four daughters, Mrs. A. R. Rag
an, Mrs. Lewis Espija, Mrs. A. v.
Hall, and Mrs. ]. R. Hanks, and the
following grandchildren, Lillian Alb
bington, Bulah, Arvell. Joseph. Her
bert, and Lenere Johnson, Maudie
9 pue 's!AeU .mM SIM 'snueWoW
great grand daughter, Serena Alb
birgton.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
us. 70 Raise Northside
Slunls, BuildNewHomes
FATHER OF REV. l. H. FISHER
is DEAD IN OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma City-The funeral SER
vice for Alfred Henry Fisher, IS,
who died March 8 after an illness of
few days, was held here Thursday.
Mr.. Fisher, an employee of the Ok
Iahoma Street Car and Railway COM
pany of this city, for many years,
was the father of the Rev. I. H.
Fisher, pstor of the First Baptist
church, Kansas City, Kansas.
The Rev. Mr.. Fisher came here
Friday night to make the funeral
arrangements for his father.
Mr.. Fisher was baptized by his son
in Mount Triumph Baptist church
here several years ago. This was
his sons first charge.
Born in Paris, Texas, Mr.. Fisher
spent the greater portion of his life
in Oklahoma City.
His wife, Mrs. Amelia Katherine
Fisher, whom he married 40 years
ago, survives.
Rev. Fisher is a former pastor OF
Bethesda Baptist church of Minnea-
polls.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Texas Vote Law
Upheld By High Court
TEXAS jim CROW VOTE LAW
OK'd BY SUPREME COURT

Washington, D. C. - The U. S.
Supreme Court sustained the meth
Cd employed by the Democratic par
ty in Texas to keep the black peo-
pie from voting in the primary. Mr..
Justice Roberts, delivering the opin-
ion, said: "The State convention has
the right to arrange for primaries"
The decision was the outgrowth of
a case involving the 1882 democratic
convention. It was brought to the
Supreme Court by r. R. Grovey, of
Harris county.
The contention is that a state can
not deny the right of franchise but
a party can. Comment can not be
properly made until the entire decis-
ion has been read.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
HIGH COURT REVERSES SCOTTSBORO VERDICT
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
DEANS AND REGISTRARS HOLD
NINTH ANNUAL CONFAB

Washington, D. C. = The Ninth
Annual Convention of the National
Association of Collegiate Deans and
Registrars in Negro Schools was
held at Howard University March
%, 20 and 80.
Three other smaller conventions,
the Association of Deans and Ad-
visers of Men in Negro schools, and
the Association of Bursars in Negro
Schools, met at the same time with
the Deans and Registrars. In all
there were present more than 125
delegates representing approximate
ly 90 institutions in the southern and
border states.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

The Pullman Porters Local and
Auxiliary met Tuesday, April 2, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. E.
Bell, 3845 Eleventh Avenue South.
Reports from the annual P. P. B.
A. of A. were read by Mr.. L. Lever
EFT. Mrs. Estella Sims read the an
nual report of the AuxiliJry and
Mrs. Mamie Fogg read the treasur-
er's report.
Mrs. Ludie Watkins of the Auxil-
larry was reported i'll and Mrs. Marie
Allen, President, is much improved
and now home from the hospital.
The problems of Porters were dis
cussed. The hostess served a DELI
cious repast. The next meeting will
be with Mr.. Felix sFogg,
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY
FORUM

Once every year the st. Paul Fo-
rum meets with the Minneapolis Fo-
rum, at which time the program is
furnished by the visiting Forum. On
April the St. Paul Forum is bring
ing Mr.. Arthur Armstrong to speak
on Alaska. To illustrate his talk,
Mr.. Armstrong will show moving
pictures.
Mr.. Armstrong is supervisor of
education of st. Paul. For the mu-
steal part of the program we shall
have the pleasure of hearing Miss
Ruth Brown and DR.. Earl Weber
both of whom are outstanding SOLO
lists of st. Paul.
Through the courtesy of Miss W.
Gertrude Brown tea will be served.
Come and bring friends.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Melvin Williams Gets
7 Year Sentence For
Attempted Rape

Melvin Williams, 3d.. who resides
at 615 Lyndale Place North, was
found guilty Tuesday by district
court jury on charge of attempted
rape.
Williams was charged with an at.
tempt to rape Laura Carter at the
Lyndale Place address. Court rec.
ords showed that Williams had serv.
ed workhouse sentences for vagran
cy, disorderly conduct and petit lar
ceny. Judge Montgomery sentenced
him to serve up to z years in Still.
water prison.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Strearnlinina

Streamlining is based on the law
OF aerodynamics, discovery Of which
reversed preconceived ideas of air
resistance to solids. Formerly 1t
was believed that a sharp pointed
object would pass more rapidly
through air. Aerodynamics has
demonstrated that a blunt-nosed
object with a sharp end pointing
backward creates less air resist
arse. When sharp joint cleaves
the air.. air currents are thrust out
and Immediately return to drag at
the moving objects from behind. A
blunt nose shoves the air aside gen.
thy and allows it to stream along
the sides of the moving object and
resume its course at the rear with
out any drag.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
U. B. F. & S. M. T. MEET TO
PLAN FOR ANNUAL SERVICES

Officials of the U. B. F. lodges and
the S. M. T. Temples of the Twin
Cities met this evening in joint ses-
sion to formulate plans for the OBJ
serving of their annual Thanksgiv-
ing services. The order was the first
Negro secret society to be granted a
charter South of the Ohio River. 1t
was chartered by the legislature of
Kentucky in 1861.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
PAUL ROBSON MAKES HIT
IN HIS NEW BRITISH FILM

London, April Paul Robson
added still another triumph to his
long list of achievements co-starrlng
with Leslie Banks in Alexander Kor-
da's film based on Edgar Wallace's
ISLANDERS of the River" which had a
brilliant premiere here.
Robson made an impressive fig
ureof Bosambo, leader of loyal At
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Paul Robson Stars In British
Films Sanders OF The River

rican tribe, and his deep, rich voice
never was more effective than IN
these native melodies.
ssThe genuine merits of the film
lie in the Straightforward rapidity
of it's story telling and in the bril-
lance of it's pictures of river and
forest and of native ceremonials," =
says the Times of London. "Robe-
son and Banks distinguished them
selves by the unfettered strength OF
their acting"
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
FOURTH RIOT VICTIM DIES

New York, April 4-Lloyd Hobbs,
age 16, died March 80, the fourth
victim of the recent Harlem riots.
He was shot in the abdomen by a
police officer who allegedly found
him looting store during the
trouble.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Artificial Pearls

The bureau of fisheries says that
apparently the first American work
done regarding the production of
artificial pearls was in the bureau
Of fisheries in 1914. Commercial pro-
duction began shortly after by sew
eral American concerns, but 1t Is
uncertain which of them actually
put the first goods on the market.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Women of ober.mmergau

Women of Oberammergau
The women of Oberammergau
wear long, full, red, black or multi
colored skirts and bodices, with
kerchiefs or embroidered scarfs
around their necks, crossed in front.
On their heads are round, wide
brimmed, shallow-crowned hats.
The men wear short jackets, knee
breeches and footless stockings with
hob-nailed shoes. Both men and
women wear the "Gemsepinsel"
perched on their hats. "Gemsepin-
sci" Is the tuft from the breast OF
a channels buck that inhabits the
5 nearby mountains, st
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
KANSAS PUBLISHER is SUED

Topeka, Kans., April (Continen-
tai Press)-Charles H. Trapp, editor
of Pink Rag, a small periodical pub
lished here, was made the defendant
in $4,000 libel case this week in
District court.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
LANDY's STORE LOOTED

Burglars entered the Landy Pro-
vision and Grocery store, 713 Sixth
Ave. No., Wednesday night by cur
ting hole in the wall. A quantity
of cigarettes was taken.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
SEVERAL HUNDRED SEE
STYLE SHOW

Several hundred persons crowded
the main auditorium of the PHYLLIS
Wheatley House Tuesday night to
see the fifth annual style show spon-
sored by the Wayman Home Circle
of st. Peter A. ME. Church.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
GETS FLoATER OUT OF TOWN

Ashby Carlyle, transient, was CIV
en- a 80 day workhouse sentence on
vagrancy charge. The sentence
was suspended on condition that he
leave town Immediately. Carlyle
said he came from New York.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
TO HONOR FOUNDER OF
TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE

Washington, D. c., April 5-The
local Tuskegee club is celebrating
it's fifty-fourth anniversary at
Lincoln Temple Congregational
church on Sunday, April 7, 8 p. m.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

The Dorcas Missionary Society
will meet Tuesday, April 9, at the
home of Mrs. Mimic Wright, 1905,
7th Street S. E. at p. m.
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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Agenda Of a Conference

Agenda OF q Conference
The agenda of a conference are
the various propositions taken. as a
basis for the program to be brought
before the meetings. Agenda (pro-
nounced "a-jen-da'') is the plural Of
agendum which literally means
thing to be DONE" 9s
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Clubs

The Myrt and Marge Club met at
the home of Mrs. Olden L. Benford.
1902 Dupont Ave. North. A de-
lightful time was had by ALL Next
weeks meeting will be with Mrs.
Cobb.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

Mary Mason Past Daughter Rulers
Council will meet April 18th at lot
Royalston Avenue North. Mrs.
Dora Pipkins L. D. Ruler.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
FINED TEN DOLLARS

Ray Glitter, car washer, was fined
$1,000 after pleading guilty to a
drunk charge. His employer paid
the fine.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

The D. A. L. Club net Thursday
at the home of Mrs. Essie Arnold.
2204 East 29th Street. Lunch waa
served.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

The Quilt Club of Phyllis Wheatly
House gave their regular monthly
luncheon Wednesday, april 8, at IL
noon.
This club has beautiful quilt to
dispose of. Have you got your tic
ket yet? Don't miss the opportunity
Miss Leah Bsnnon Joined the Club
this meeting. Mrs. Landers is in
structor.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

Photographer.
Musicians from Minneapolis settlement houses will
present classical program at North East Neghborhood
house at p Sunday Taking part are, left to right
Evelyn Antonsen, North East Neighborhood house,
opheia canty, Phyllis Wheatey house; Esther Haight
Wells Memorial Settlement house. Edna fowler of Unity
house and Robert Upton North East Neghbohood house,
also will participate.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06

Richmond, ", April 5-Virginia's
candidate for Americas youngest
mother" is Virginia Morris, Color
ed girl II years and seven months
old in Hanover county.
Her baby, born March 20, is alive
and reported doing well. The girls
birth certificate shows that she was
born August Is, 1928.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1935-04-06
Virginia Has Youngest
Mother In U. S.

GIRL, IL, BECOMES MOTHER
The Washington times., 1935-03-06
P PRESIDENT )
DOLLAR TALK
REVERSED

The miSinterpretation of one of
the Presidents remarks at his
press conference this morning
caused a furore in Wall Street
and other financial markets be.
cause Of a false report that the
President favorS devaluing the dol.
lar, while it was perfectly clear
that the President made no such
statement. BY the time what the
President had been talking about
reached Wall Street it was not
only misinterpreted but stated ex.
actly in terms opposite to the
words the President had used.
It was later made perfectly
clear by the White House that
any inference that has been
made or printed that there is in
contemplation the devaluing Of
the dollar is not true insofar as
anything connected with the
President and his press conference
Of today is concerned.
The White House officials
explained that any statement to
the contrary is completely un-
true and it was furthermore
stated officially at the White
House that nothing which the
President said bore the slightest
suggestion Of any such intention
on the Presidents part.
The Washington times., 1935-03-06
BRITISH ANSWER
HITLER W|TH28
NEW WARSH|PS

LONDON, March 6. U.N.S).
Britain today answered Chancel-
lor Adolf Hitler's postponement
Of disarmament discussions by
taking her third great stride to-
ward building up her defense.
Having already announced
army and air increases in rapid
succession, the island kingdom
turned to the mainStay Of her
navy, and asked Parliament to
approve prompt construction OF
20 more fighting vessels.
Three cruisers, nine deStroyerS,
three submarines and Is smaller
vessels, including mine-Sweepers
and SLOPES, are called for in naval
estimates embodying an increase
of $17,50o,000.
More than 1000 men will be
added to the Navy.
Germany Feared
The navy estimate, $300,250,.
600, brings the total budget for
Britain's three fighting services
to $637 ,255, 500 for the forthcorn'
ing year.
Representing an increase Of $685.
667 500 for the land, sea and air
forces, brought about by Britain'S
fear Of German rearmament, the
additions this year are only the
first phase Of a security program
that will be carried out over q
series of years.
Eleven news Squadrons for the
Royal Air Force and 2,70o more
men for the army are the other
main elements involved in this
years developments.
The Admiralty's announcement
in connection with the navy esti'
mates pointed out that new ship
building is strictly in accordance
with the provisions Of the London
Treaty.
Britain AStounded
But Mondays historic White
Paper expressed the hope that, in
future naval discussions growing
out Of Japan's denunciation Of the
washington Treaty, an agreement
could be secured leaving Britain
"free to maintain her fleet at the
strength necessary for her abso'
Lutte requirements"
Britain was astounded at Hitler's
request for postponement Of For
eign Minister Sir John Simon's
visit to Berlin, originally set for
tomorrow. The unofficial consen'
sus was that Hitler's cold was used
as q pretext to give the Fuehrer
more time to consider the White
Paper bombShell.
The Washington times., 1935-03-06

Confident that he will "bring
back the well.known bacon" or
at least "finish in the money" ="
Moe L. Lounsbury, winner OF
the washington Times.P. Hal
Sims pinochle tournament, today
was "raring to go" to the ma
tional tournament in New York.
The national test will be held
next week at the Waldorf AS
toria Hotel, with city champions
from all the principal Eastern
cities participating.
why He Won
Putting contentedly away on
q huge cigar, the genial Mr..
Lounsbury won first place in the
local tournament Monday night
at Wardman Park Hotel. The
Champ" revealed his principal
incentive for winning the city
city prize: ,
my little niece. She is eight
years oId. Her name is Miss
Ruth Jacobs and she lives in
the 1900 block Seventeenth st.
N. w. Well she robbed her
penny bank and bet my wife
20 cents that I'd win the tour
nament. Can you imagine
your own wife betting against
you? Well, just had to show
her. Believe me I'm going to
ask my niece to put a bet on
me against my wife in the big
tournament. Even If I have to
furnish her the money. It's
good luck"
In winning the tournament
Mr.. Lounsbury also won $500 aS
the local prize.
Mr.. Lounsbury is a native Of
Elizabeth, N. j.. and has resided
here for IL years. For ten OF
these years he has been branch
manager Of the George M.
Barker Lumber Supply Co., 1900
block Seventh st. N. w. He and
his wife reside at an apartment
in the 300 block Connecticut
Ave, N. w.
The Washington times., 1935-03-06
D. c. WAGE SCALE
REQUESTED

Payment Of the District wage
rate to carpenters or laborers EN-
ployed on the construction OF the
addition to the Children's Tuber-
culosis Sanatorium at Glenn Dale,
Md, was requested today by En-
gineering Commissioner Dan I.
Sultan.
Following a conference with
local labor executives, District Of
ficialS took under consideration
the employment Of District labor
and the payment of the local pre-
vailing wage scale on the project.
The contracting company, q
Baltimore concern, had previously
notified the Commissioner that
it intended to pay the Maryland
prevailing scale for the work. The
local scale is SLIPS an hour for
carpenters and so cents an hour
for laborers. In Maryland carpen-
terS are paid $1.10 an hour and
laborers 40 cents an hour on PWA
projects.
The Washington times., 1935-03-06
More Schools Sought
By Citizens Group

preventative Jenckes, to have an
American flag displayed on all
Government and municipal build
ingS.
Fire Equipment Sought
Capt. H. A. Chapman, Of No. 1S
engine company, told Of the need
of the fire department, and said
that of the eight pieces Of new
equipment requested by Fire Chief
Schrom, two had been stricken
out by the Budget Bureau and
two by the House. Albert E.
Stephan was named to appear at
a Senate Committee hearing Fri
day to recommend all items be re.
turned to the District appropria.
ton bill.
The association reaffirmed a
former action requesting provision
be made by the District tax office
to receive tax payments in quart.
erly inStallments. Charles M.
Hopkins, regional director of the
Public Ownership League, urged
erection Of a hydro-electric plant
At Great Fails