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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24
$280,0DO,0DO loss
OF FIRM REVEALED
United Founders Dealings
Told as Milton Ends
Testimony.

Winding up one phase of its study
in the investment trust field, the Sc
curities Commission today had de-
veloped that stockholders in the
United Founders, greatest investment
trust in financial history. had sus-
tanned q $3.50, 900. 900 "loss" prior to
its acquisition by Equity Corp. headed
by David M. Milton, son-in-law Of
John D. Rockefeller, jr.
This fact was brought out late
yesterday, as Milton ended a week
long stay in the witness chair.
AS a parting shot, he presented a
prepared statement asserting that the
commission was searching for an
ideal solution-how things ought to
be'-while he and his associates
had dealt with facts and circum-
stances as they were"
Il feel that a creditable Job has
been done in building this Equity
corporation" he said. "Forty-four
companies have been welded into q
strong group of only three units"
His statement also recommended
unif1cation of State laws governing
corporations. establishment by the
commission of uniform accounting
practices for investment trusts and
filing of quarterly reports on their
activities.
When he had concluded, Commits
sioner Douglas asked what he thought
."of some system of control over the
fairness of consultations of invest
ment trusts" Milton replied that it
was IAN interesting thought but
would not commit himself further.
When you speak of the unification
Of State laws" Douglas asked, were
you thinking Of having the Delaware
statute enacted in the 48 Stares?"
NO" Milton replied. II wouldn't
60 so far as that"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24
SEEKS PENSION FUND
Baltimore Will Ask Legislature
for 100000.

BALTIMORE, December "a Dr.
Thomas J. S. Waxter. director of the
Baltimore Department of Public We'll
fare, said yesterday the city would ask
the legislature for s660.000 toward the
city's old-age pension program. That
is $4,000 more than the amount
now received. Increased Federal and
city donations, if the larger amount Is
granted by the State. will give Balti-
more yearly budget of approximately
$4,000, 900 for that purpose.
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A|RCRASHK|LL|NG6
IlA|D TO FIELD JAM
Interference by Other
Planes Reported in
Texas Tragedy.
~ the Associated Press.

DALLAS, Tex, December 24.-A
failing right engine after "interfer-
ence by two other planes" IN an at
tempted landing was advanced TO-DAY
bv Braniff Airline officials as possible
explanation for the crash OF their
twin -motored ship which killed six
occupants yesterday.
Victims of the test flight were all
ofYicials and employees.
"Theory on cause of accident, after
preliminary investigation. is that plane
approached field for landing, was
forced to 60 around due to 1nterfer-
ence by two other planes" read q
telegram by Braniff officials to the
Department of Commerce at WASH
ington.
Fright engine failed when throttles
were opened"
The ship fell and burst into flames
IN a cornfield near Love Field, NUM-
eipal airport.
The victims we're: Don Walbridge,
SO. operations manager: Sterling
Perry, 81, maintenance superintend-
ent; w. T. Chambers. 80, crew chief.
and Pascal Florence, 80; Hubert
Dame, IS, and Fred Sleeper. 20.
mechanics.
. The charred bodies were removed
after firemen used chemicals to quench
the blaze.
'' TWO HURT IN OKLAHOMA.
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Christmas
Continued From First Page.)

cabinet officers and other leaders of
the Federal and District governments
will be in the Presidents stand.
Program Begins at 4:30.
The program is to begin at 4:30, with
Christmas music by the Marine Band.
Prom 5 to $50 the ceremonies will be
broadcast to the automatically by
Station WMAL-including the arrival
Of the President, carol singing by the
University of Maryland Glee Club, the
lighting of the tree and the Presidents
Christmas eve message.
Mrs. Roosevelt will leave Lafayette
Park as soon as the ceremonies are
over to go to Navy place, where she
will take part in the bringing of
Christmas cheer to the children living
In the inhabited alleys of Washington
Mrs. Roosevelt and the wives of
Secretary Roper and Secretary Swan
son attended the Salvation Armys
Christmas party this afternoon and
then went to the basement of the
headquarters at 606 E street to wit
ness the distribution of $50 baskets OF
foodstuffs to needy families.
Brig. James Asher, divisional COM
mander of the Salvation Army, well
coined the distinguished guests and
presided at the party.
A thousand children were expected
to receive toys and be entertained at
Salvation Army headquarters at an
other party this evening at 7 o'clock.
This morning Mrs. Roosevelt greeted
the some 100 children attending the
Central Union Missions Christmas
party in the Capitol Theater, giving
them a brief verbal picture of her
grandchildren and the President to-
gether at Christmas.
Mrs. Roosevelt aided in distributing
the first few of the Christmas bags
and packages to the children.
Visit to Volunteers.
Other events on Mrs. Roosevelt's
Christmas eve program called for her
attendance this afternoon at the
Volunteers of America party at Thom-
son School, Twelfth and L streets, and
attendance at special services tonight
at II o'clock at st. Thomas Church.
In its joy over the material blessings
Of the 1896 Christmas Washington Is
not expected to forget the spiritual side
Of the annual observance. Many Of the
Capitals churches are holding Christ
mas eve services tonight and will hold
special masses and services tomorrow.
At 1880 o'clock tonight there will be
Q carol service in st. David's Chapel of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24
Brother OF One Of Missing Pilots viii
Join Search.

The Navy Department today ordered
four airplanes of the Fleet Marine
Force at San Diego. Calf, to fly to
Milford, Utah, to assist in the search
for the Western Air Express trans
port plane missing with seven persons
since December Is.
The Navy acted at the request Of
Alvin T. Adams. president of West.
ern Air Express. Inc.
Attached to the Squadron Aircraft
2, from which the Marine search.
ing expedition was picked, Is Aviation
Cadet Harry E. Bogen Of Glendale
Calf, a brother of the co-pilot OF
the missing plane, w. L. Bogen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24

Mrs. Foster was
alone at the time.
A passei'by heard
her cries for help
shortly after the
bandit fed. He
forced the lock
from the outside
and MIS-. Foster
summoned police.
T h e hold-up
man ordered Mrs.
Foster into q
rear room. where
he ok he
pocketbcok con-
tanning $12 and
her kevS He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24
Germany Pushes Roads.

Germany is pushing its compre-
hensive highway construction pro-
gram. More than Gas miles Of roads
have been constructed and improved
and thrown open to trafic this year.
Fully 312 miles are under construc-
ton. More than 100000 men have
been employed on government roads
recently.
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then rifled the cash register of $l3
and warned Mrs. Foster to keep quiet
because he had q friend with him.
The man then locked the door from
the outside and disappeared. Police
broadcast . lookout for him. Mrs.
Foster was in q highly nervous condi-
ton after the hold-up, police said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24
BANDIT GETS SIS
ATLAUNDRY BRANCH
Woman Manager Locked in Rear
Room as Thief Rifles
Cash Drawer,

Entering q laundry branch at 1902
r street with q drawn gun today, q
bandit took SIS from the manager.
Mrs Betty Foster Of 1888 P street, ami
escaped after locking his victim in the
establishment
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FARLEY MOVE DROPPED
Arms Conference Dste to Be Fixed
Later by League Council.

GENEVA. December ~ fP.-The
League Of Nations Council president
onicially announced today abandon
ment of the plan of convocation of
the Steering Committee for 1897 dis
armament conference. 1t was decided
to let the Council in its January ses-
sion fix the date for its first disarma-
ment meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24
Guards at Church
Of the Nativity Are
OF Moslem Faith
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BETHLEHEM. December IL
The men who guard the Church
Of the Nativity day and night
never worship there.
Instead, they 60 to . nearby
mosque.
All are Moslems, appointed by
the government on the theory
that to select q guard Of one of
the Christian faiths would cause
jealousies among the others who
share the guardianship of the
place Of Jesus birth.
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TWO HURT IN OKLAHOMA.
Plane Hits Oil Derrick in Fog, Crash
ing Into Pasture.

OKLAHOMA CITY. December "a
R.-Roy Hunt, nationally known
stunt and race pilot. and passenger
were injured yesterday when a 100000
twin motored luxury airplane crashed
ON fog-shrouded pasture north of
here after striking an oil derrick and
ripping off part Of one propeller.
! Mrs. Leslie Fain. for whom Wiley
Posts famous plane, the Winnie Mae,
s was named, suffered three broken
ribs. Hunt was cut slightly about the
head. Two other passengers escaped
Injury.
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New Siberian Town Thrives.

Work is proceeding rapidly in tn,
construction Of the new Siberian
town in the Arctic, at Cape No-dvik
which will be the center of a busj
industrial area rich in coal. oil ant
salt deposits.
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AIRLINER DOWN IN OHIO.

Pennsylvania Central Plane Lands
After Crank Shaft Breaks.
CLEVELAND, December "a CP.-A
Pennsylvania Central Airline plane,
flying eight passengers from Detroit to
Cleveland, made forced landing last
night at Vermilion, Ohio, 80 miles
east of here.
Pilot G. v. McCaflin said a broken
crank shaft caused the landing. The
passengers were brought here by auto
mobile,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-24
ARMY PLANE FALLS IN RIVER.
Pilot Escapes After Ship Plunges Into
SuSuuehanna.

q MIDDLETOWN, Pa, December "a
RD.-An Army plane en- route to Pat
terson Field, Fairfield, Ohio. crashed
moment after it took of from Mid
dletown Field yesterday and sank in
the Susquehanna River. The pilot,
sergt. Rafferty,, crawled to safety.
Maj. Charles de SchieldS, COM
nander of the Army airport, said
there was no explanation for the
crash.
AIRLINER DOWN IN OHIO.
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Children Entertained.

A group Of children not on the
rolls OF any other charity organization
were entertained by the American
Business Club Of Warrington ut
Christmas party yesterday ct the
Women's Club Of Bethesda. Each
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cabinet officers and other leaders Of
the Federal and District governments
will be in the Presidents stand.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
Funeral Rites Held
For Thomas Auvrett

Funeral services were held
Wednesday morning at / o'clock at
St. Paul A. VI. g. Church. for the
late Thomas Auvrett, local bust
ness man and World War veteran,
who died at the Government Hos
pital on East Jefferson street, Oct.
1, after a lingering illness
Mr.. Auvrett, who was born in
Cohassett, Ala. AZ years ago,
fought overseas in France during
the World War. For the past ten
or twelve years he conducted a
market and grocery store at Chest
nut and Orleans streets.
Rev. j. A. Charleston officiated
at the funeral, which was in charge
of A. G. Wright's Funeral Estab-
lishment.
The deceased is survived by his
widow, a son and daughter, and q
large circle of admiring friends.
The pallbearers included Will
liam Alfred, j. C. Bivens, Edward
Stewart, George Cutler, Livings-
tone Humes, Dave Howard, j. H.
Dounveor and Carlton Gaines.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10

Washington, d. C.-Director
william l.. Austin OF the Bureau
of the Census announces that
Secretary of Commerce Roper
recently received advice that
President Roosevelt had arranged
for the ALLEGATION of funds with
which the Bureau Of the Census
will take the 1886 censu OF reli-
gious bodies.
Since 1906, the Census Bureau
has taken at regular ten-year in
has taken a similar Census at re-
gular ten-year intervals and there
has always been widespread
demand for the reports. Interest
has been manifested In the work
by practically every large religi-
Gus organization Of the United
States. Director Justin will at
once proceed with the prepar-
alton necessary so that the can
vass may start at an. early date.
OF the 213 religious bodies re-
ported in the 1926 Census "a
were exclusively Negro, while 80
which were primarily white demo-
limitations had one or more Negro
churches among thei number
No effort was made to enumerate
the individual Negro members be-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
Second Baptist
Church Notes
MISTER

The prayer service in the Pas
tors study, held by the deacons
and pastor was very inspiring; the
devotional service conducted by
Deacons Baker, Moss and Cooper
also being very uplifting.
The choir in their winter attire,
of black robes with white collars,
marched to the stand singing the
professional hymn, "All Hail The
Power OF Jesus Name. There
songs were very much in keeping
with the sermon and sung with the
spirit. The choir under the direc-
tory of o. w. Orange is doing
great work.
The pastor, Rev. o. B. Jones, who
has been vacationing in Arkan-
sas for three weeks has returned
and delivered a soul-stirring SER
mon.
His subject was els 1t Nothing
To YOU? Some of the most inter-
esting facts he stressed are; more
people are interested in the down
fall of a person than they are the
success; Preaching is very fine but
it is very important that the min
lister pastor the church of which he
is the pastor; Carry more sunshine
and you can see things in a bet
ter light; when you get weak you
lose sight of God" This was in
deed very interesting sermon.
In the afternoon the Annuity
Baptist church and pastor were
guests in interest of Pastors Aid
Society. Rev. j. Mack delivered
an interesting sermon. His sub
ject was "God". He said: you can't
prove God by mathematical black
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
Census of Religious
Bodies to Be Taken

longing to local white churches.
The total number OF Negro
churches reported was 42,585 in
1925. of which the Negro Baptists
had 22,0Sl; the African Methodist
Episcopal Church, 6,7OS: the Col
ored Methodist Episcopal Church,
2,51S; and the African Methodist
Episcopal Zion Church, 2,466,
Among the white denominations
having a certain number of Negro
congregations. the Methodist Epis-
copal Church had by far the most
s,743. These FIVE bodies had 1871
percent Of all the Negro churches
in the United States. The value OF
37,347 Negro church edifices report.
ed in 1926 was $205, 7S2.62S and the
debt on 1884 church edifices re-
port debt was $22,17S.5S1
The 1885 Census will show the
UNCONVENTIONAL progress or loss, II
any, during the ten year period In
the number of church edifices, per-
sonages, the value and mortgage
Indebtedness of same, church mem
bership, Sunday Schools, yearly ex'
penditures and such other factual
information by Safe as will permit
the religious leaders to intelligent
ly plan for the future
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
Mount Olive
Baptist Church

The pastor, Rev. Owens, electri-
fled the large congregation last
Sunday, with a masterful sermon.
Several new members were add
ed to the church.
AT $3.50 p. m. Holy Communion
was administered, and all the new
members received the right hand Of
fellowship.
The B. Y. p. u, under leader
ship of Sister Sonnie Beasleye. has
become one of the promising aux
iliaries of the church.
The evening service was turned
over to the choir, for the musical
program. They rendered a very
delightful program, directed by B.
G. Wyatt and l.. Pinkney. Artists
from other churches participated.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH
JOS. Campau and Arndt

Services last Sunday morning
were well attended, as usual. Pas
tor e. NJ. Kaigler preached on the
subject, "The Wickedness of the
People Of God, and the ignorance
of sinners, Matt. 21:37-3S. The
discourse was a masterpiece.
The Progressive Circle will meet
Sunday, at $3.50 Mrs. Kaigler, the
president, requests all members to
attend.
Sunday will also be observed as
Homecoming Day.. Members
are particularly asked to be pre-
sent. The pastor will preach from
the theme, "Home Builders" The
Angel Choir will sing.
The B. Y. p. u, of which l..
Fields is president, will meet at G
p. m.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
Macedonia Bapt.
Service Report

Pastor II. II. Coleman preached
a fine sermon Sunday, at IL a. m.
sonville. Fla. She reported having
enjoyed the sessions. immensely.
The Missionary Circle meets each
Monday, from to 4 .. m. Mrs.
Blackburn is president.
The Social Circle League. Of
which Mother Pope is president,
meets each Tuesday from 1880 to
$3.50.
Those desiring to join the choir
are requested to see Mrs. Reece
the organist; or Mr.. Armstrong
his text was from Elk. 1873, IRE
member this day.. He said among
other things, There are certain
days that mean much to individuals
races, and nations, such as the
Day of Emancipation, and Sc
forth.
At p. m, the pastor delivered
another splendid sermon on Build
ing For Floods, Gen. GA.
Mrs. Brown, S. S. superintendent
held meeting on October s, at
D. m. Many were present.
The president of the Mission
Circle has returned from the Ma
tional Baptist convention, at Jack
the president.
Visitors are always welcome.
Members of Macedonia are al
ways welcome.
Members Of Macedonia are urg
ed to read the Tribune each week
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
InkSter Mich.

Services Sunday morning and
evening at First Baptist Church
were we'll attended. Rev. Mettitt
preached from Acts 4;30, subject,
"The Power of Prayer of the Righ
teous." Many helpful points were
stressed. The choir rendered excel
lent music.
Rev. Mettitt and congregation
will worship Sunday afternoon,
Oct. II, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
of which Rev. Stevens is pastor.
A birthday party was given last
Friday evening, honoring Rev.
Mettitt, at his home Mrs. Merritt
was hostess. An enjoyable evening
was spent by all present. The pas
tor received many useful gifts, in
Guiding a beautiful Bible.
Mr. and Mrs Floyd Simms are
the happy parents of a fine baby
son.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
Census Bureau
Gives Facts On
Negro Business

Washington, d. C.-The office OF
the Adviser on Negro Affairs, De-
partment of Commerce has just
made available 1.-THE Negro in Bust
ness-1936 CA photography"
This publication contains lists of
books, pamphlets, and magazine
articles dealing with various
phases of Negro bushes and the
Negro market, While the 1886
photography, which lists many re-
cent books and articles, is not
claimed to be exhaustive, a serious
effort has been made to catalogue
all publications which will be help
full to persons desiring to enter
business, and to persons interest
ed in exploring the Negro market
for increased sales.
Also available from the Negro
Affairs Division are: (D a study
Negro Chambers Of Commerce;
GU a list of Negro Newspapers
and Periodicals in the United
States" containing informative
data on newspapers, magazines,
press services, and school bulle-
tins; CD Convention Dates" OF
Negro organizations, giving the
time and place of conventions to be
held during 1886 and the name and
address of officials in charge of
correspondence; and (4) a list of
Negro licensed avitaors, kept up u
date with the aid of the Bureau of
Air Commerce.
Persons wishing to receive the
aforementioned or future publ
cations should make their request
to the Division of Negro Affairs,
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, Department of Com
merce, Washington, d. c.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
Presbyterian
Church Notes

A unique service was enjoyed
Sunday A. NJ, Oct. 4. Rev. Porter,
the pastor, used as his subject
Appreciation While We Live" The
church choir was the organization
to be reorganized in this service.
The pastor read an appropriate text
prior to the following selections:
my Task" Mrs. Stewart. soprano;
Lord Be With Us Still, Odell
Loving, tenor: Bow Down Thine
Ear, Oh Lord" Mrs. L. e. Johnson.
contralto: by The Waters OF
Babylon Atty. Ramon Martinez.
basso; piano solo, Mrs. Ella
Greene, the church organist; two
anthems, the choir, with Mrs. Mar
garet Hill and Mrs. Lulu Martinez.
soloists.
The illustrated sermonstte to the
Junior Church was on the subject.
"Obedience"-text Ephes. 6:1.
Sunday, Oct. IL is Home
Coming Sunday" There will be
brief speeches by representative
of each department of the church.
The choir will render special selec-
tons featuring Negro Spirituals;
and various instrumental selec-
tions will be furnished by local
talent.
Sunday evening, the usher board
will have charge of the service
with Rev. Henry Jones of Dodge
Community Center as speaker,
The public is invited to attend
these services.
Elder Troit Greir has returned
to the Veterans Hospital in Day
ton, Ohio for treatment.
Mrs. Myra Matthews is i'll at
Henry Ford Hospital.
The Non Pareill Club held their
monthly meeting, Tuesday evening
Oct. 6 with Mrs. Carrie Rocka-
more. Montieth Street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-10-10
ECORSE
(By ALEX DOLTON)

Members who attended services
at the Church of God, last Sunday,
were saddened by the fact that the
pastor, Rev. Cloudy, who had labor
ed in building up the church for
the past ten years, was dismissed
from further services as pastor.
The dismissal took place at q
conference held last Wednesday
night, under direction Of the over
seer. The charge against Rev.
Goudy was very simple. He was
accused Of failing to bring a men,
Der up for trial before the church.
Citizens of the community are
aroused over Rev. Goudy's remov-
al, as he is greatly esteemed in
Ecorse. They feel that the over
seer, who does not reside in E.
corse, is not fully aware of the
good work which Rev. Goudy has
done in the community.
John Peguese, 3S0S Twelfth
street is being sued for $4,000 by
a white plaintiff, Mr. Edwards, for
alleged damages sustained in an
accident several months ago.
The West Side Peoples Club is
sponsoring a party, Saturday, Oc-
tober 10, at the home of Mrs. Gill,
on 10Th street. On October 81, It
will give a dance at the Radio Ball
room on 10Th street All are in
vited to attend.
The Boy Scouts of Ecorse will
visit Jackson Prison on Friday of
this week.
Send your local news to the E.
corse representatives., each week
for publication in the Tribune,
Michigan's Oldest and most out
standing Negro newspaper.
The citizens of Ecorse are keen
ly interested in the controversy
between the West Side Peoples
Club on one side and Richard
Brown and A. J. Cook on the other.
According to reports, Messrs.
Brown and Cook recently resign
ed from membership in the club,
because of difference of opinion
The headquarters of the West Side
Club are also headquarters for the
Democratic in the coming election,
but the building is owned by Mes
srs. Brown and Cook.
1t is reported that the West Side
Club was paying $25 for the rental
of the building the year round, but
were ordered to vacate, as the own
ers are alleged to have received
an offer Of $50 a month from
local Republican politician, Jesse
Pettijohn. The West Side Club
took the case to court, but was Or
dered to vacate the building with