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Evening star., 1937-07-18
BACKGROUND

Dr.. George W. Webster. promi-
nent obstetricidn OF Providence,
r. l., uds rounded fatally early
Friday morning at the door OF his
home.
Taken to the hospital he died
on the operating table 1rithout QiU-
ing any cine as to the identity
OF his oSsdildnt.
By the Associated Press.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., July 1.-THE
theory that DR.. George w. Webster
slain society physician, was killed
when he surprised some one using the
Websters' large brick house on the
fashionable East Side came tonight
from the doctors widow.
Two shots from 45-caliber pistol
killed the physician at his town house
early Friday
Twice within a week when Mrs.
Webster said her husband was at the
family Summer home at Watch Hill.
40 miles away. taxi drivers delivered
sandwiches to the Webster home here
the Evening Bulletin reported.
There's something funny about
that" Mrs. Webster declared Some
body must have been staying there. -
Tells OF Physicians Wherea bouts.
She said she was positive" the
physician was with her and their only
daughter at Watch Hill Saturday
night and Sunday morning, and Tues
day night and Wednesday morning.
Records Of taxi company showed
that at l:l4 am. Sunday driver
delivered three hot dog sandwiche.
and one chicken sandwich to a man
in a dressing gown at the Webster
home
Again. on Tuesday just before mid
night, taxi records showed. three no,
dog sandwiches were delivered to a
man at the Webster home.
Evening star., 1937-07-18
PART TWO.

Editorial Section.
Editorial articles Pages DIS
Editorials and comment. Page D-2
Civic news. Page D-4
Crossword puzzle. Page D-4
Military and veterans
news Pages D-4-5
Parent-teacher activities. Page DIS
Resorts. Pages D-6.7
Stamps. Page D-s
Winning contract. Page D-S
Evening star., 1937-07-18
PART THREE.

Society Section
Evening star., 1937-07-18
PART -FOUR
Feature Section .
PART FIVE.

Financial, Classified.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

A young man who is blazing a
trail in a new field for his group,
Al. T. Spaulding, is making good
as the first colored actuary the
North Carolina Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company ever had. The COM
pany is being saved thousands of
dollars annually through the scien-
tific application of actuarial meth
DDS to its vast business, accord
ing to w. ]. Kennedy, Jr., secre-
tary. Mr.. Spaulding, just 35, is
one of only three colored actuaries
in the country. He is exceptionally
well prepared for his work, having
graduated from New York Univer-
sity in 80 from the School of Com
merce, and having received the
M. A. degree in Mathematics from
the University of Michigan after
completing courses in Actuarial
Science. He was a brilliant student
in college, winning exemption from
many examinations.-(C Calvin Ser
vice.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
Three Employed
AS New Shoe
Store Opens

Ralph Medol is opening a family
shoe store at ATT Wabasha St., on
Saturday, August 81. This store
is for your convenience-carrying
a complete line of mems, ladies' and
children's shoes.
The prices are reasonable and
the stock is of the best quality,
carrying a complete line of the lat
est fall styles. Come in-buy-
and save. Your patronage is ap-
preciated.
Ralph Medol also has in connec-
ton with the shoe store a shoe re-
pairing department.
He has three Negro employees
Oliver Roberts, Otis Smith and Bob
Anderson, Sr. Bob Anderson, Sr.
is employed as shoemaker. See
large ad on page 8.
Adv,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
Beatrice Franklin
To Marry Rufus
Boyd August 26

On Thursday, August &c,
Miss Beatrice Franklin, I'll
Rondo Street, will be married
to Mr.. Rufus Boyd, 783 West
Central Ave.
Miss Beatrice Franklin,
formerly manager of a Beau
ty Salon in Chicago, has been
in st. Paul for the past six
teen months. For the past
three months she has been
operator-manager of the love
ly modernistic Franklin Beau
ty Salon.
Mr.. Boyd, who has been in
st. Paul for the past nine
years, is employed by the
Pullman Company.
Miss Ethel Sullivan of Chi
cago and sister of the bride
to-be, is coming to be her
maid of honor. Miss Nirota
Green and Miss Beatrice
Brown will be her other at
tendants.
The wedding ceremony will
be performed by Rev. H. Mar
bley of Camphor ME-. Church
at the home of Mrs. Susan
Triplett, 783 West Central
Ave. at 8 P. M.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
VALENE FURS BUYS NEW
YORK FASHION SHOW
STOCK

Valene Furs, one of Lake
Streets, Minneapolis, most exclu-
sive furriers, welcomes you to come
in and select that fur for this win
ter while you can save.
You will find the choicest of pelts
and Innings. Mr.. Valene has been
in the retail fur business for the
past Is years, always giving the
customer square deal.
The Valene Furs have purchased
about 100 fur coats from New
York's first fashion show. The coats
are the latest creation in furs. The
great August sale of fur coats is
now on and you can save up to
409O. Valene's budget plan is TO- 20
down and a small monthly pay
ment. A small deposit will hold
your coat until fall.
Fur repairing and remodeling at
one-third Off during August. The
address is FL East Lake, and the
phone number is Regent $3.50.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
Union Gospel
Boys Camp at
Snail Lake

The camp session for boys at the
Union Gospel Mission Camp at
Snail Lake will begin Wednesday,
August 25th. All boys who have
registered are to meet at the Wei
come Hall, at 2 p. m. o'clock, on
the date mentioned.
The following equipment should
be brought, if possible: Sweaters
jackets, overalls, changing clothes
for at least three times a week,
swimming suits, athletic support
ers, flashlights, any games Of
amusements, checkers, books, the
necessary toilet articles, and Bibles.
All boys planning on playing foot
ball are asked to bring note books,
and football shoes (there will be
no actual scrimmages, but there
will be formation and signal drills,
as well as kicking and passing ex-
ercises).
Visitors are invited to attend
conferences during the day and the
camp fire programs during the eve
nings.
M. Boyde Patrick is dean of the
Camp.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
Statewide
Popularity Contest
Announcement Made

The Minnesota Negro Liberal
League is sponsoring statewide
popularity contest which is open
to any woman over IL, years of age,
Cash prizes will be awarded to
both contestants and those who
cast votes.
All entries should be made with
Attorney ]. Louis Erwin, president
of the organization, at LOG Fried
man Bldg, st. Paul.
Every woman is cordially invited
to participate.
Money derived from the contest
will be used by the league in its
fight to secure better political and
civic opportunities for the group in
this state.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
Pullman POrters
Brotherhood to
Give Picnic

The Twin City division of the
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Por-
ters is sponsoring what promises
to be the last big picnic of the sea-
son at Harriet Island next Thurs
day, August 26.
Elaborate entertainment plans
have been made with the melodi-
Gus Rock CAM Orchestra and the
Escue Sisters as chief attractions.
A large advance sale of tickets
indicate huge crowd. Advance
tickets cost rs cents. A charge OF
40 cents will be made at Harriet
Island.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

Gathering momentum like a slow
motion camera picture, the first
national convention of the Asso-
ciated Iowa Clubs of the United
States got under way at Phyllis
Wheatley House Saturday after
noon, August 18th.
The delay was not unusual for
the first meeting of new conven-
ton body.
Several hundred delegates found
it necessary to register, to locate
homes or hotels in which to stay,
to greet and renew friendship with
fellow delegates from other sec
tions. 1t all took time and no one
objected.
When the session finally got un-
der way its business proceeded
orderly and with the smoothness
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
Friendly Merchants
Consumers Club
Gifts

Last week Minneapolis member
Mrs. Ell Myra Lyons, 80 Hyland
Ave. NJ, was awarded $1.OO in mer-
chandise from AL Knutsen's Meat
Market, a Minneapolis Spokesman
advertiser.
St. Paul member, whose card
number is 5O7, has not responded
to the appearance of that number
in one of the advertisements APP
pearing in last weeks st. Paul Re
corder.
Look through tie ads in this is
sue, it may be your week to get
$1.O0 worth of merchandise.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
MILWAUKEE DRAUGHTSMAN
ATTENDS CONVENTION

The efficient management of ar
rangements for the special Milwau-
kee trains carrying the Chicago
and Milwaukee delegations to the
Iowa Clubs was due largely to the
direction of Harold A. Guye of Mil
waukee, Wis.
Mr., Guye is a draughtsman en-
ployed in the City Engineers office.
He is active in the Milwaukee-Iowa
Club and other civic movements.
Mr.. Guye was happy over the Sc
lection Of Milwaukee as the 1888
convention city for the Iowa Clubs.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

F-' John Williams, Minneapolis
second shot, the ball rolling about
6 yards. Just to make matters
worse, the Minneapolis mans third
shot rolled about 5 feet past the
pin, he missed his putt by inches
and then sank his five. Shepard,
in the meantime, scored a par 8,
gaining the 2 strokes he had lost
on the previous hole.
On the next hole Williams had
a 6 and Shepard 5, Shepard sink
ing a ten-foot putt. At this point
of play Williams began to show the
strain of "too much golf" His
next tee shot landed in a water
hazard about thirty yards from the
tee, with the loss of distance and
a stroke. Williams third shot
found the green, the smooth work
ing Shepard finishing the hole in 8
and Williams 6, Shepard gaining a
four-stroke advantage. From here
in Shepard had things his way,
Williams continuing to show the
strain which he could no longer
protect. The final scores for the
nine holes, 40 for the newly
crowned champion and AZ for the
runner-up, Johnny Williams.
This championship is the second
for Shepard, one more win and the
trophy will be his permanently.
Williams Reelected President
Johnny Williams was again
elected president of the Central
State Association. Chas. Noble of
Minneapolis was elected vice presi-
dent.
The Twin City Golf Club will
again be the host club in 1888, the
tournament to be held in Minneapo-
lis.
hcDIGbCllLabANCo W Vic NOAAAo
ment from other clubs were as fol-
lows: Des Moines, six men; Oma-
ha, 10 men; st. Louis, 4 men; Kan
sas City, 5 men. The Twin City
Club entered Is men.
Richard Young of st. Louis, 1886
champion, found much trouble in
his morning round, finally carding
a 81. Young has been sick most OF
the season, hence his game was not
as sound as expected.
First fight honors went to DR..
Eugene Rummons Of Kansas City
with 1874, Hezzy Allen of Minneap-
oils carding 2O2 for second place.
Percy Hughes of Minneapolis won
the second fight with 202.
Everyone is complimenting the
Arrangement Committee for the
splendid way the tournament was
run. Theo. Allen and DIR. ]. w.
Crump, official scorers, certainly
handled the pairing faultlessly.
Pictures were made Of each four
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

Williams cracked his tee shot
straight down the middle of the
fairway. Williams scored 5 and
Shepard scored z, Williams thereby
going ahead by 2 strokes. There
was rejoicing among the Williams
rooters, for they thought that two
strokes was enough for the genial
Johnny.
On the fourth hole Williams tee
shot lay Is feet from the hole,
while Shepard's lay about the
same. Williams, who seemed to
play safe game here, dubbed his
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
ATTEND STATE LEGION MEET

Among those who attended the
Minnesota American Legion Con-
vention at Virginia, Mimi, were
Martin Brown and Jack Posten,
delegates from Baker Post. Mrs.
Henrietta Poster represented Bak-
er Post Auxiliary.
From st. Paul went Hugh
Schuck, ]. W. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. w. Strothers.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

Talmage B. Carey, Minneapolis
that proved the worth of pre-con,
vention preparation. While har,
mony was its most outstanding
note there was enough of discus,
sion concerning the wisdom AMI
advisability of some of its deci
sions to show that it was not &
gathering of eyes" men and WON.
en-, but an earnest straight think.
ing body anxious to make the best
of opportunities offered, placing
performance before inconsequential
argument and objection.
Welcome Addresses
After the invocation had beer
offered by the Rev. H. C. Copeland
pastor of the Wayman A. M. E
Church, Minneapolis, the chairman
Talmadge B. Carey introduced
Perry S. Williams, secretary OF
the Civic and Commerce Associa-
ton, who represented his honor
Geo. E. Leach, mayor of the city,
who was called out of the city and
was unable to return for the meet
ing. In short and breezy talk,
Mr.. Williams set the pattern for
most of the welcoming speeches
that followed. Response was given
by A. ]. Brookins, president of the
original Iowa Club of Chicago
Others called upon were EIlworth
HarpOle of the Twin City Herald
c. w. Washington, secretary of the
Twin City Urban League; w,
Squire Neal, representing the bust
ness interests; Rev. Carlyle F,
Stewart of the st. Peter A. M. E,
Church; Geo. w. Hall, exalted
ruler of the Ames Lodge of Elks;
Mrs. Shokumbi for the Federated
Club Woment; C. E. Newman, edi-
tor and publisher Minneapolis
Spokesman and st. Paul Recorder;
Joseph Albright, Associated Negro
Press, and John Thomas for the
Youth of the Community, and Miss
L. o. Smith, president of the Min
neapolis Branch N. A. A. C. P.
In response to the welcome ad-
dresses, Mrs. S. Joe Brown from
Des Moines gave a talk in which
she briefly analysed all that had
been said and expressed the ap-
probation of the visiting delegates
for such full and generous well
come.
Temporary Organization
Before the organization began Ia
function a temporary set of Off
GERS were named to conduct its
affairs. Talmadge B. Carey OF
Minneapolis was made temporary
chairman with A. J. Brool1ins tenn
porary secretary.
Committees Appointed
The chairman named members
for the important committees on
credentials, administration and
resolutions. Representatives from
all the participating clubs were
chosen for membership of these
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
Sam Shepherd Wins
Central States Golf
Crown Second Time
JOHNNY WILLIAMS DEFEATED
IN GALLANT BATTLE
(BV Jimmy Lee)

Sam Shepard of st. Louis defeated Johnny Williams of
Minneapolis for the championship of the Central States
Clubs tournament held at Keller Course last Sunday After
playing SO holes of faultless golf in windswept
the boys found themselves deadocked at lit each nine
hole playof was then necessary.
On the first hole of extra play, Williams carded five
and did Shepard the second hole both scored tours
the third hole Shepard drove his tee shot out of bounds
thereby nenazng himself stroke and loss of distance
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
ATTENDS BROTHERS
FUNERAL

Mr.. Roy S. jackson, 568 Sew
enth Ave. NJ, left Wednesday
morning for Cleveland to attend
the funeral of his brother, Mona
Jackson, who died late Tuesday
night.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

6ANUAVGuA6ANA A4N4NOONNED
Mr.. Russell Underwood, 1920 4th
Ave. South, Tuesday announced
the engagement Of his daughter,
Miss Katherine Underwood, to
Mr.. James Mitchell, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mitchell, of Pasadena,
California.
The wedding will take place
Monday, September 20.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-08-20

Someone moved for a recess of
Is minutes and the president after
tactfully reminding of the neces-
sity of completing the permanent
organization and warning the
members to return for this i'm
portant duty permitted the motion
by which the recess was decided
upon.
Group Picture Taken
During the intermission some of
Continued on Page 81
Evening star., 1937-02-26

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Harris Tweed and Scotch Chevot Topcoots. Spe-
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White BroodcIoth Shirts. Regularly $3.50
3 for S5.75.
Wool Coot Sweaters, slide fastened fronts. PIon
Mems Felt Hats, S4.85
Regularly $3.50. Four styles in choice Of coIors.
Fine Felt Hats in good selection Of styles. Reeu
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Feminine Fashions Third Ff"n1
Smart Hats, So
Brimmed hots, turbons and berets-in outstanding
strows or jersey In popular coIors. Included is
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Spring Dresses, S13.55
Daytime Frocks, including jacket styles. For
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nouti ipcI mir
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Doytnne Dresses, some jacket and ensemble
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Lees of Galashiels Goats, S33.75
Two classic styles in these famous EneIish-toiIored
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Batiste and Linen Frocks, S4.75
Printed botste, shoeey ond Irish linens, in sizes
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Silver Fox Scarfs, S79.75
Opuent scorfs from group in several smart furs.
Lopin Coots, chiefly youthful swogeers. Spe-
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Sp-on type in on excellent variety Of styles yarns
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Silks and synthetics in group that includes lacy
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Rayon Panties, 45c
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Handmade in clever new Styles With bos-cut
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Evening star., 1937-02-26
Sterling Silver Holloware, $3.50

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Evening star., 1937-02-26
Children's Anniversary Savings

chiIdren's CorecTred Shoes -- S340 to S6,35
Boys Wng-tip Oxfords- and S4.25
Girls and Teen Age Wash Froeks------Sl so
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Junior Misses Snort Spring Hots--------S3.95
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Juniors Silk Gowns and Pa jonas 40
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Girls Royon Ponties, band front----------40c
Girls Sports Suits in flannel S6.35
Juniors Jackets, plaid or plain
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Juniors BIouses in royon repes--------S24O
Boys Four-piece Cadet Suits
Boys SIoeks with pIeoted fronts--------S3l5
Boys PIus-Four Knekers, fu-Iined d----S235
Evening star., 1937-02-26
For the Home
Occasional Tables. S2.68

Made Of solid birch or maple. Finished in n1opIe
or mahogany Nine attractive, useful styles from
which to choose
Evening star., 1937-02-26
Radios
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All RCA Rodio Tubes in Sealed Cartons. REDUCED
TO HALF PRICE.
Evening star., 1937-12-27
BUILDING GAINS
REDUCED EDSHARPLy
Downtrend Starting in April
Cuts Housing Increase
to 8 Per Cent.
Special Dispatch to The Star,

5pcSiui -SiSphtCu W H0 6tAI.
NEW YORK. Dec. 27.-Starting in
1928, the contraction in annual build
ing permit values grew tighter each
year until 1888. when the total was
e0.S per cent smaller than that for
1927. according to = survey by Dun g.
Bradstreet. Inc.
While the slow advance in 1884
was quickened in 1885, it WAS not until
1895 that an expansion in building
work started, following its precipitous
nve-year slide. The 1896 volume was
triple that Of 1893, double that of
1884, and 64.3 per cent larger than
the 1885 aggregate. For the first
quarter OF 1887, the fourth year Of the
uptrend, the rise was extended by 49 2
per cent from the 1886 period.
In April downtrend started,
which by June had carried the COM
pilation under the previous years
comparative for the first time in two
and one-half years. This cut the
1887 six-month gain over 1895 TO
26.4 per cent BY the end of No
vember, the increase in building per-
nit values over the 1886 eleven
months had been reduced to 1913 per
cent. The number OF dwelling units
constructed during the first 10 months
OF 1887 was reported by the Depart
ment OF Labor as only per cent more
than in the 1896 period. as against
40 per cent in the six-month compar-
ison.
Vacancy decreases, in the mean
time, spread from around per cent
OF the total number of dwelling units
at the end of 1892, vacancies in manv
large cities were cut to as low az 3
Evening star., 1937-12-27

and per cent this year. The resi-.
Dental rent index dropped in Mo-
Vember, after an unbroken monthly
rise since January, 1894. At mid
December. prices Of building materials
were down about 4 per cent from the
years high in May.
Factory building, which revived
haltingly in 1888, had progressed suf-
hciently In 1885 to reach ~ per cent
OF the 1925 average, as computed by
the F. w. Dodge Corp. While this
percentage would have been lifted by
the innumerable plans approved for
1887, 1t was found that new forms Of
taxation would leave surplus mad.
equate to permit expansion programs.
New home building has been post
poned. in order TO receive the benefit
OF easier financing methods proposed
oy the Government. As q result. No.
vember building permit values sank
to 81 month low.
AT s69, 9,567, $40, the November total
OF building permit values, for the 2l5
cities reporting regularly To Dun IL
Bradstr~et. Inc, was 10 per cent be-
low last years at s75.506,623. It was
the fifth month in 1887 to drop from
the corresponding one in 1885,"