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Evening star., 1936-08-02
BY JAMES WALDO FAwCETT.

A new drive for the authorization Of
a stamp for Harvard University is to
be launched with the help Of Senator
Marcus A. Coolidge Of Massachusetts,.
The commemorative is wanted as de-
tail in the plan for celebrating the
tercentenary of higher education in
America. Date Of issue should be Fri
day. September IL, and the place Of
first release. Cambridge.
Whatever final decision is reached
will have to be announced by Acting
Postmaster General William w. Howes.
Those interested. therefore. should
communicate with him. not with Post
master General James A. Farley. now
on leave Of absence until after Novem-
ber 3.
Hostile criticism Of the projected
political" stamps. announced or
under consideration" by the Post
once Department. is manifest every
where. For example. George B. Sloane
OF New York writes in Stamps Maya
zine for August i: "Our Postmaster
General, ever on the alert, recognizes
the value OF the women's good will. and
with presidential balloting nigh at
hand, suddenly proclaims a stamp to
honor the memory of Susan B. Anth-
ony. the pioneer woman sufiragette and
advocate Of equal rights. 'Thar's votes
in them thar wlmmin.' reasons Cava-
lier Shamus O'Farley, with innate
shrewdness, and what could be more
opportune year to salute the ladies (of
legal age) than 1896 with . national
campaign in the offng?
While the Landon forces sing their
paens to Susannah, the Farleyites
could beStow their favor on Susan. So
the forthcoming stamp will commemo-
rate the nineteenth amendment and
woman's right to the suffrage. and with
Evening star., 1936-08-02
Order of Alhambra.

Joseph M. McKenna. grand COM
mander of Alcantara Caravan, an
nounced plans are being developed for
Labor day outing from Baltimore to
Norfolk, Virginia Beach and other
Virginia points of interest. The party
will leave September 5, and will re-
turn September 8. Reservations are
being made at the knights of Co
lumbus Club.
John NJ Connell was elected presi-
dent Of the District of Columbia Chap
ter last Friday evening; Thomas j.
Myers, vice president: j. Fred Brady,
secretary treasurer and John Buckley,
warden. Rev. Edward Roach, assis-
tant pastor of St. Matthews Church,
was again elected chaplain.
Evening star., 1936-08-02
STAMP CLUBS

The Washington Collectors Club,
Branch S, Society of Philatelic Ameri-
cans. will meet at the Thomson School,
Twelfth street, Tuesday evening at g.
Earl Goodwin, White House correspond
ent, will be the guest Of honor and
principal speaker, and Robert A.
Truax, specialist in stampless covers
will exhibit selected treasures from his
collection. The public is invited.
The Washington Philatelic Society
will meet at the Hotel Carlton, Six
teenth street, Wednesday evening at D
There will be an auction, including
numerous lots Of superior United
States material, and visitors are well
come.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

The Washington Federation of Jun
ior Stamp Collectors will meet at the
American Red Cross Building, Seven
teenth street, Saturday afternoon at 2.
Philip Simms Warren will be guest
speaker, and there will be a contest
with a prize for the winner at the
close of the program. A souvenir
packet of stamps will be given to each
junior collector attending, and all
boys and girls interested in philately
are invited.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Many Of the small wild rodents of
the desert close the mouth Of their
burrows by day with plug Of earth.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Gerard Ten Eyck Beeckman Is in
writing newspaper stories and keeping
track 6 philatelic developments sy
airmail
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Ninety-eight per cent Of the in
habitants of the Virgin Islands speak
English.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

By kindness OF Klein president The Star presents
today reproduction OF the label for the American Phiatec
Society Contention to be held at Omaha September "a to e. 1t
being engraved in four coos by the American Bank Note Co.
Star STAFF Photo
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Theodore E. Forbes, 1705 Lanier
place, has returned from long trip
to the Southwest. He will resume his
stamp interests Immediately.
Evening star., 1936-08-02
Woodmen Circle.

Willow Grove will hold their regu-
lar meeting tomorrow evening in W.
O. w. Hall
Evening star., 1936-08-02
MEDICAL SCHOOL
CLASSES TOGROW
Several More Officers of
Army Due in Two or
Three Weeks.

Several more officers Of the Army
Medical Department will arrive here
within the next two or three weeks
70 take the basic course Of instruction
at the Army medical school. They will
report August 81.
The officers include Capts. Daniel J,
Waligora and Walter p. Manning and
First Lieuts. William D. Graham,
Thomas w. Mattingly, Joseph F,
Peters, Edward NJ De Young, Stephen
c. Sitter, Victor r. Hirschmann, oscar
s. Reeder, Bryan c. T. Fenton, Gladen
II. Hamilton, Robert L. Cavenaugh,
William c. Harrison, Edwin S. Kagy,
Frank H. Van Wagner, Howard A.
Van Auken. Charles H. Schutt and
Walter r. Cook.
Omcers reporting to the Navy De-
partment last week and the bureaus
to which they have been assigned to
duty include: Rear Admiral T. c. Hart
to the General Board, Capt. G. NJ.
Baum, Lieut.. Comdr. r. H. Blair.
Lieut.. Comdr. R. z. Jennings and
Lieut.. r. F. j. johnson. all TO the
Bureau of Naval Operations: Lieut..
Comdr. H. G. HopwOod TO the Bureau
Of Navigation, Lieut. Comdr. G. P.
Kraker TO the Bureau of Ordnance,
Lieut.. E. P. Kranzfelder to the Bureau
of Engineering, Capt. R. Spear Supply
Corps to the Shore Establishment
Division. and Lieut.. Comdr. j. G.
Smith Medical Corps1 to the Bureau
of Medicine and Surgery.
The destroyer Tucker was placed IN
commission on July % at the Norfolk
Navy Yard under the command Of
Lieut.. Comdr. George T. Howard. She
has a standard displacement of 1900
tons. length of 334 feet, beam of IS
feet and a mean draft of 10 feet 10
Evening star., 1936-08-02
STAMPS,

STAMPS.
Baden (Scsrce German State), Mongolia.
Georgia. IS U S, AZerbaijan. Caymans.
Transcaucasian Federated Republic. Inn
perforate "Chlcag0"-everythinE absolutely
FREE to approval applicants enclosing Sc.
VIKING STAMP CO.. Dept. 16. 1 Hanson
Place. BROOKLYN, N. Y.
SUSAN b. ANTHONY F. d. Covers Zoe; prs.
15c; Blks. zoe. Army-Navy 90 coyersl
81, prs. 81 so; blks. 1.SO. THE STAMP
SHOP. 029 G st. NV.
WHITNEY'S STAMP MART
4O2 18th St NV. Met. 6593
STAMPS-COINS-AU
Bought and Sold
HOBBY SHOP
.I6 18th st. NV. District 1879
STAMP ALBUMS
Stock Books, Catalogues. New Sets, Single
Stamps. Philatelic Supplies. Call and see
HARRY B. MASON, 91S F. NV.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

of this vaety certain to be difficult to nd In
dny to come Sent Manila Col c. S. Hamilton former
president of the Washington PhateHc Society," to Philip Sls
warren treasurer hoU the &c. blue green Phppne Com
ron,uedth stamp Which has been Dtthdrawn rom ccudon
because of technical troubles In printing Star Std1 Phoo
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Howard S. Nutter, long an employe
OF the Bureau of Engraving and Print
ing and quiet but sincere student of
stamps, died Wednesday. He was a
member Of the Washington Philatelic
Society, specializing in United States
and Canada.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Vilanova, and include: SC, black: SC,
scarlet; Sc, brown; SC, blue, and Sc,
green-all scenic
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Donald Martin, president Of the
Garfield Perry Stamp Club. Cleveland.
was in the city Thursday for a few
hours.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Spain, just before the outbreak Of
the present troubles, brought out an
advertising series Of stamps for the
Barcelona Fair, scheduled for May
80 to June IA They are photograv-
ure productions, printed by Olivia De
Evening star., 1936-08-02

Louis G. Nix has been chosen presi-
dent of Vikings Crew No. 8, Universal
Ship Cancellation Society. Other off,
GERS are: D. L. Webster, vice president:
w. A. PiZinger. secretary: John NJ.
Ritchey, treasurer, and Mrs. Fred D.
Riggles, member of the Board Of Gov.
ernors.
Evening star., 1936-08-02

The State Printing Office at Asun.
cion is printing new airpost stamp
for Paraguay, type of 1885. large
square size, lo2p, blue. the design
showing a familiar view Of Do ke,es
brated Church of the Incarrs
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
NORTH END DETROIT news

At IL a. m. Sunday, Dr. ID. p.
Thomas, newly-appointed pastor OF
the church, preached an eloquent
sermon, text, Third Epistle of Paul
1914. He portrayed the picture of
man, running the race with faith
in Jesus Christ. as the Apostle did,
In making a high mark and win
ming the race.
At the 1880 p. m. service, a mu-
steal program was rendered by the
choir, closing a day of inspiring
devotions.
DR. Thomas left Sunday night at
1880, enroute to East st. Louis
to arrange the shipping of his
household belongings and accom-
panying his family back to De-
troit. They will arrive here, sun
day August 2. The officers of Lo-
max Church have secured a par
sonage and all are awaiting the re-
turn of the pastor and his family.
Green Grove Baptist Church
The church held a one-week SER
vice, in which the congregation
was favored with a series of splen-
did sermons by Rev. f. L. Phillips
the Cyclone evangelist" The meet
ings drew large audiences. Rev.
Phillips is popular evangelist and
is in great demand.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Rev. j. l.. Newly, pastor of this
progressive church, on Riopelle
street is steadily adding new mem
bers to his congregation. His SER
mons are very impressive. A sus-
cessful financial drive has Just
closed at this church, the results
of which will be published later.
AT IL a. m. Sunday, Pastor Lee
T. Clay delivered a stirring sermon
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
DOES YOUR CHILD
'sPLAY IN The 4
q STREET 4? q

(By the First Precinct Safety Of
ficers of the Detroit Police Depart
ment)
My name is Joe and l was play
ing first base when Freddie was
hit and this is the way it happened.
After the big truck passed, We
kids left the curb to go back to
the bases. Our pitcher was ready,
the scores was tired, and with luck
the slide would be out before the
next auto came along to break up
the game. Everyone was so inter
ested that we didn't see the car un-
til it was too late to do anything
but holler and even that didn't help
Freddie who was running from
second to third when the car
hit him. l thought maybe he was
real brave at first, cause he just
lay there and didn't cry or nothin
but now 1 know why.
The man that was driving the
car just sat there and l saw that
he was crying when the policeman
came with the Patrol-wagon to take
Freddie away. Another man asked
the man how it happened, and he
said when he saw the boys he
tried to blow his horn like he al
ways did, but it didn't work and
when he used his brakes the car
just skidded.
The rest of us kids have talked
it over, and one Of the boys knows
where there is a vacant lot and
If the owner will let us we night
make a dimond and play there.
Some of the fellows say we should
use school grounds, for the place
is already made.
To-day is the day we vote on it,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

to a large congregation. At $3.50 ..
m, the City Ushers' Union held
their monthly meeting at the
church, many ushers of other
churches being present. James
Troylas presided. Among the dis
tinguished visitors introduced was
the Hon. Charles Mahoney, can
didate for the U. S. Congress from
the First Congressional District.
Rev. l.. T. Clay preached the SER
mon.
The Peace Baptist Home De-
partment presented a special pro-
gram and contest at the Ford and
Ford Funeral Home, July 20. Grady
Harris, superintendent of the S. s.,
and Mrs. Mary l.. Tanning, sup
erintendent of the Home Depart
ment, were in charge.
Cosmopolitan Baptist Church
Rev. NJ. Bolden, the pastor, &C.
cupied his pulpit all day Sunday,
and preached to large congrega-
tions. Different departments of
the church are making fine pro-
gress. The public is always well
come.
Society For Better Living
The Society For Better Living
held a splendid meeting on July
20, at which time the pastor of Lo-
max A. h. Zion Church, Rev. ID.
{. Thomas, ID. ID. addressed the
gathering. He made a forceful talk
which was enthusiastically receiv-
ed. The society requested that he
accept the Craftsmanship of the
Fact Finding Board, of which DR..
w. A. Blackwell, the former pas
tor, was chairman. DR.. Thomas
graciously accepted.
The next meeting will be held
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
Pelham Back on Job
Continued from page u

properly to do 1t. AS Chief Count,
Accountant and Secretary to tn,
Board of Auditors, this sharp-eyeC
colored man, now in his seventy
fifth year, makes the decisions
hands down the opinions, affecting
the destinies of every County of.
ficial and employee, governing the
expenditure of millions in tax
| funds.
This month, Ben Pelham COM
pletes his twenty-seventh year in
his present position. But he has
worked for Wayne County since
Jan 1, 1S95-and it is a sound bet
that he will celebrate his semi
centennial on the job.
What Ben Pelham does is not
half as interesting as what he is.
And that is very difficult thing
to describe. To have survived in
the vortex of county politics for
Al years, his position never serious
ly assailed, despite hundreds of
hungry workers that have coveted
it, calls for an extraordinary COM
bination of qualities.
Rarely has there been a time
when complete peace and harmony
prevailed among the auditors.
There has never been a day in
Ben Pelham's career when he has
not been under pressure to swerve
toward one faction or another, to
take sides in some bitter row or
subterranean plot. In explaining
the security and goodwill Ben Pei
ham enjoys, it must either be said
of him that he never plays politics,
or else that he plays the most con-
summate game of politics of any
body in the United States.
Certainly he caters to no one
except that vague and unhappy
person, the taxpayer. He is every
body's friend, and no ones bench
man. On the few occasions when
a political upset made it seem like
ly Ben Pelham's job was going out
from under him, he has pulled no
wires, but has gone his serene way, |
aware that a lot of other /
people were making his cause their ,
own. The decision regarding his
In
made, however, not because of the
high recommendations from i'm
partial sources, but because he is
rs nearly indispensable as it is
possible for one man to be in any
organization.
Ben Pelham came to work for
Wayne County when all the County
offices were in rented space in the
Iity Hall. Detroit had a popula-
ion of 250,000. Lee Mcleod was
county treasurer in the register of
leeds office.
Ben Pelham was born within
hree blocks of the present County
Building on Congress street. He
,ome of a class of which the aver
age person is largely ignorant
he prosperous free American Ne
gro before the war. His father
lived in Virginia. Ben Pelham has
documents showing that his grand
mother lived in freedom and she |
died in her nineties when Ben was
4 child. Therefore he traces a
family line back more than $50 |
years, outside of slavery. White
friends of the elder Pelham adj
Vised him to leave the South in the
late fifties when the threat of grave
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

The picnic season Is off again as
we scurry to hills and countryside
Tor an old-fashioned spread"
Under the trees a feast is laid,
sandwiches spilling from boxes,
deviled eggs, pickles, and all sorts
Of eatables.
The real picnic is mostly
victuals." It's traditions demand
tull hamper, big appetite and
Joyous informality.
Today the box-lunch is the hot
weather picnic meal, but the
sandwich is not enough for raven
Gus appetites unless it Is bolstered
up with a hearty drink. The best
way to top off a spread" is with
beer = homemade ginger beer for
the children and a can of beer for
the adults, such as Ballantine ia
putting out - easily carried in the
lunchbox. Grated ham, chopped
meat, and cheese are eaten after
the swim and are easily digested
when accompanied by a foamy
beverage. Delicacies like lambs
tongue, olives, stuffed tomatoes,
and cole slaw can be pried from
thermos jars and are free of ex-
ploring ants.
Cold dishes are very good, but
the modern picnicker demands hot
food, too. mot many people know
how to cook steak outdoors" he
states. Here's treat he endorses
for the head Of the family at an
old-fashioned-modern picnic:
Broil 1 thick Porterhouse
steak, cut in slices, over a fire
until the juices run slowly. Each
picnicker may cook his slice on
a forked prong, or the whole
steak may be broiled on a grill.
Season the steak on both sides,
rub with butter, catching the
juice in pan underneath. When
the steak Is about done, pour
over 1t the juice and " can
Ballantine beer. Lump the meat
deliciously between the upper
and lower halves of a fiat roll.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

August l, at z p. m. sharp, at which
time the executive board members
are asked to be present and hear
the report from the Mayor, by At
torney Charles III. Mahoney, ON
street Improvements. other i'm
portant business will be transact
ed.
Wedding Bells
AT Lomax Church in North De-
troit last Sunday, at D. m. one Of
the most beautiful weddings ever
| solemnized in this locality took
place. The bride was the efficient
clerk of the church Miss Matte
Hunt, who is also connected with
the business firm of Mr.. Hill, at
Lowley and Dequindre. The groom
Samuel Tyson, is one of the popu-
lar young men of North Detroit
Rev. Thomas officiated, assisted by
Rev. Mann. The church was crowd
ed to capacity.
Members Of the bridal party con-
sisted OF the following: Nellie
Davenport, maid of honor; Quit
man Nelson, best man; Dave
Weary, James Davis, John Thomas
ushers; Stafford Carr, ring-bear-
er; Christine Montgomery, train
bearer; Katie Tilson, Maggie
Moore, Jessie Hunt, and Ellen
Tinsley bridesmaids; Gloria Rid
ley and Civil Ford, flower-girls;
Mary Wells, Annie Shell, Vernon
Billingslea, and Gwendolyn Green,
ribbon-girls; and Walter f. West,
organist.
Pastor Thomas of Lomax,
preached a powerful sermon, Sun
day, July 10, his text being from
'Deut. 1915.
DR.. Thomas outlined to the con-
gregation plans for building the
auditorium to the church, which
were so feasible that the members
are with him 100 per cent in put
ting over the program.
The meeting to organize the
was held July 20, and all
officers were elected and appoint
ed
Funeral services of the late |
Charles Mitchell, aged IA, of Or
leans street, were held July 16 at
Lomax Temple. Charles met his
death by drowning. He is survived
by his parents, several brothers
and sisters, and other relatives.
The services were very impressive
with Rev. ID. =. Thomas officiat-
ing, assisted by Rev. M. Bolden
Many friends of both races attend
ed the funeral.
An enjoyable party was given
July 10 at 2044 Meade street, for
members of the Tribune News
boys Club. Similar affairs with
plenty of refreshments are given
It frequent intervals. Among those
present were Clifford McClennon.
John Edwards, Ernest Newly,
Junior Moore, Clarena Newly, and
Horace Massey.
Grady Chambers, aged II, of
3642 Greeley is recovering from
narm fracture sustained at Belle
sic, July Is, when he fell from a
rec. Friends wish him a speedy
ecovery.
Miss Ruby Davis, 43 West Henry
street, Savannah, Ca, is visiting
elatives in Detroit and friends.
Nr. and Mrs. Wesley Walker, 2015
Cody street, and one of her sis
.ers, Mrs. William Love, 1884 Van
Court, and two other sisters on the
Vest Side are among those who
ire showing the visitor many So
ial courtesies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01

trouble grew darker Ben's father
was skilled mason, working fol
Alex Chapoton, pioneer builder
He did some of the first concret,
work in Detroit.
Young Ben was an office boy
in the Post and Tribune business
department, on Larned between
Shelby and Griswold. Charles
Buhrer was at that time a printer
The two men were associated in
office for many years, and that
Ben could get along at all times
with the fiery Buhrer gave early
proof OF his exceptional gift in
diplomacy Buhrer was one of the
most savagely conscientious Of
flclals that ever held office. If he
saw a dime spent contrary tn his
notions OF economy, he took to the
war path. When Buhrer was audi
tor he waged a one-man war AT
intervals against everybody in the
County Building-except Ben Pei
ham.
Ben Pelham proceeds along a
singular course. He has never for
one instant turned his back on his
own race, never curried favor with
anybody, has picked his intimate
friends in both races. Once In a
great while some detail of County
business goes askew in such a way
that Ben Pelham considers 1t his
duty to set it right. When he does
so, neither race nor friendshop nor
power nor prestige has the slight
est influence with him-he speaks
his piece with great forcefulness
and is invariably listened to with
the utmost respect.
Those who have been around the
County building for many years
have observed situations in which
some public man stood in need of
advice and counsel. If the man Is
an old-timer in Wayne County poll
tics, Ben Pelham is usually desig-
mated to talk to him. That is be-
cause Ben never could be suspect
ed Of hidden motives, he would talk
only for the mans good, and with
out guile.
If he won't listen to Ben Pei |
ham, he won't listen to anybody
IS how they put it.
Not that it is an easy thing to
get Ben Pelham to step out of his
'ole of impersonal arbiter. Only |
ong years of friendship will |
prompt him to display the slightest
with anybody else's af-
airs.
Recently Ben Pelham underwent |
serious operation at Mayo's. For
nearly two months he was laid |
Up, the longest lay-off he had ever
lad in his life. While he was alb
'ent from the County Building the
.nxious question kept going around
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-01
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4 IN THE SHADOW
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lMunGEsr MtN1AllsI ON IlE AMERICAN S1Gs

VI. A. G.-I read and enjoy yOul
column. DO you think l will max,
a change of jobs anytime this
yearl Should l consider going Out
OF this state or remain here!
Ans: Do not leave your present
position for it seems to me yol
will receive a PROMOTION in this
organization before the first of tn,
coming year. The job in Washing
ton would not be worth your Will,
as there is no room for advance
ment.
j. A. H.-Will 1 ever get that
girl to love me who l am crazy
about and please tell me how can
L win her!
J Ans: She is in love with some
one else and it is just a waste OF
time for you to run after her. f..
Don't continue to make yourself
ridiculous in her sight.
ID. ID. C.-Please tell me II you
think il would be worth my while
to take the trip and will there be
any hereafter ii 1 do go! 1 am a
little worried.
Ans: There will be plenty for
you to worry about if you do go on
this trip for your HUSBAND has
suddenly become fed up on your
actions and absence away from
home. He has found out more
about this so-called pleasure trip
Of yours than you wanted him to
know. Postpone it,
&C. NJ. WI am deeply concern
ed over the position l have been
trying TO get and have been re.
jected because of physicians false
statements. Is there anything I'm
store for me!
Ans: 1 don't see you getting this
position. however, you will get
a MUCH BETTER JOB before the
early spring. You should clear up
the impairment in your health so
that you will be able to stand a
physical examination.
Ii. T.-What should L do now as
am so disgusted with my previ-
,us experiences and would not
Ike to continue thS way?
Ans: Go HOME. Your father
will gladly give you another
chance in his company if you will
ell him how anxious you are to
make good. He will make you be-
gin at the bottom again and you
nay as well stick it out this time
Is you can't do any better else
where.
l.. NJ C.-What is the handicap
hat Is over me and why can't 1
save little money? L read you
every week and appreciate any |
thing you can say to help me.
Ans: You are just TOO REGU-
LAR with everyone you come in
contact with. You must learn that |
he majority of the people who
,all you their friends are only |
IT
care for your bocketbook only.