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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-07-02
NEGRO lOITERERS
ARE DEN0UNCE AT
CITY BOARD MEET
Widely-knOwn COlOrhd Barber
Points To Conditions AT
Jones And Clifford

A strong denunciation of the
congregating of colored people
on Bland street at the inter
section of Jones and Clifford
streets was voiced Tuesday by
Albert GOODWIN, who appear
ed before the city board of
directors as a representative of
the John Stewart M. f. Mem
orial Church. ...... ...... 80.
Calling upon the city author
tiles to take the necessary
steps to "abate this nuisance"
the well-known barber shop
proprietor and prominent civic
leader of his race, said that if
the city did not act in this
matter he feared that a serious
situation, detrimental to the
entire community, would de-
velop. 80. ......
"You are sitting on a volcano
that is likely to erupt at any
moment" Goodwin told the
board, adding that "the more
respectable colored people of
the city resented this condition.
with just as much feeling as
the more respected white citiz-
ems. 80. 80. 80.
Goodwin made reference to
the brutal Staying of James
Garland, aged colored man, and
said that his horrible death had
been plotter in this very neigh
borhood. He said that condit-
ions existed there that are d
real menace to the safety of
any law abiding citizens.
Prior to his condemnation of
the practice of lettering at this
street intersection, Goodwin,
speaking as a member of the
board of trustees of the John
Stewart Memorial church, ask
ed the city to take action to re-
move an old structure on Jones
street near the church, which.
he said, was not only hazard
Gus but very unsightly and de-
trimental to the entire street.
The board promised action on
both of these matters.
Goodwin also brought to the
attention of the board a re-
quest made by the BARRIERS
and Beauticians to hang BAN
ner across Federal street in
front of the West Virginian
hotel when their state conven-
ton is held in Bluefield in
September. Goodwin said that
local organizations had been
denied this request but since
then other banners have been
hung in the same place.
City Manager Kyle Bruce in
formated the board that such
banners that have been erected
en- Federal street have been
put there without the consent
of the city officials. He ex-
planned that while there was no
ordinance against the banners
yet he felt that they did not
add anything to the appearance
of the city. E.
Goodwin took the position
that the ruling should apply to
all. The Board agreed. ..
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-07-02
2 Negroes Held For Staying
Aged Man; Insurance
Plot Is Charged

| L NuSio CuiiSillS UuC SOuI was
not in session at that time and
hey left, walking toward
Princeton avenue. AS they
neared the liquor store Smith
said that Brown gave him rs
cents and told him to buy a
pint. saying 1.-THE old man
might need a drink"
After Smith obtained the
liquor the trio continued on
PRINCETON avenue to Scott
street where Brown is said to
engaged in conversation with
crossed to the taxi stand and
a taxi driver. A few moments
later Brown shouted to Gar
land and Smith.
How would you fellows like
to take a rider
Smith said that Garland re
piled 81 don't care if / do"
Entering the Taxi Brown
occupied the front seat with
the driver and Garland and
Smith rode in the back. Brown
directed the driver to go east
on Princeton avenue and when
they came to the Intersection
of the Grassy Branch road the
driver was directed to turn
up Grassy Branch. The car
continued for a short distance
and Brown is said to have told
the river "this is far enough"
Smith said when they alight-
ed from the autombiie Brown
suggested tn a they walk
awhile. Garland agreed. say
ing, Il believe the walk will do
me good" ......
They continued about a mile
up Grassy Branch and stopped
at we'll known spring where
they sat down and drank some
water. After resting for some
time Garyland made the sug-
gestion that they take a short
cut across to Oakhurst, saying
that will bring us back to the
place from where we started"
Smith said that Brown cut a
cane, and he (Smith) picked
up an iron rod, which was later
measured and found to be one
inch think and 81 inches long.
AS the trio reached the top
of the hill Garland and Brown
took a seat under a shady tree,
some several feet off the by
path leading into Heatherwood
road. Smith said that they
had taken a drink and that ne
had left Garland and Brown
uner the tree and had moved
off some distnce to pick some
berries. 80. - =.
Smith sid he suggested that
they get a taxi and told the
authorities that he had started
to a nearby house to phone but
Brown called him back. Brown
suggested that they put the
old man in the shade and they
carried him several feet.
Smith said it was was then
that Brown picked up the iron
rod and delivered two terrific
blows to Garland's head. Smith
said he shouted to Brown,
you have killed the old man."
Smith stated that Brown
then stuck the rod toward him
saying: -.
Here finish him up"
Smith said he declined to do
so and then Brown remarked
"Well I'll do it."
Smith told the officers that
when Brown lifted the rod
above Garland's head he Smith
turned and stuck his fingers
in his ears but even then he
heard the blows as it crushed
the aged Negroes skull, describ-
ing the sound like that pro
duced when a hollow log is
struck. =. ....
Following. the murder Brown
CONTINUED On Pare TwO)
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-07-02
Along|Elnn Street
GREENSBORO NC.
BY Capt. ID. j. Gilmer

When person dies the ground there
is sadness beyond by which describe tragedy
death and know that in time their flesh would
only dust if the wind could reach depth the
here glimpse the loss the dust
and the prayer in "ashes to ashes"
cannot subscribe the age-od saying that
gone to their reward" whenever they die Death pay
for sim under the law THE of sin DEATH and how
can say within the law of language that death
can't see it that Good people have
sins of the majority, not reward"
In the foregoing am here expressing my grief
death of Mrs Agnes Saunders Roaonke Va met her
Keyone and she honored dinner guest of hers in
Wadc's Cafe fine place read of Mrs Agnes
Saunders most beautiful soul
summers Egra Fragrance who pass my
way The major problem Of the thinking by her friends
this When will again. meet ne'r to sever? How long
On God? Did kind Reader, think OF
death Try it time yourself God made man for
longer period of life than up cradle and
shuttle along the continent of life the grave
turn to dust sprout wild etc No man was
created living soul die whom that dsobcd
fence brings death Stop sin and therc be by weight
of majority. - ...-
SPEED AND WHERE ARE WE GOING?
am growing "Pocooco" the destination speed and
whether not Speed through open space essential to the
highest of mans possibilities Therefore want to know as a
mental anety where going with speed on land
and in the air? -,
In the reign of "Rey Ya speed urged in home perfect
ION the ceanes home in every way and the perfect
children the goal of speed in his time
Padrea zamora said mo man knows how to spend money
III benefit to HIMSELF This saying brings mind the millions
OF dollars spent in building the Inflated ndenbg for speed
and political glory of the air And where were they going?
mere used to live farmer friendship by the name of
dd now dead who told that bought farm on credit
" went 10 work on it. His first crop he said raised
himself and wife He made pow Of hickory wood He pull
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-07-02
Used Cave for Glass Work

The first glass maker in Scotland
was George Hay G5G6- 1929. He
took advantage of a peculiarly
formed cave at Wemyss, on the Fife
coast, and set up his furnace there
in.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-07-02
Jenny Lind's Grave

Jenny Lind, the Swedish nightin-
gale, Is buried in Malvern, England.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-07-02

First PlOws Of Tree Branches
The first farm plows we're made
of crooked tree branches and
worked by man power.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1937-07-02

Continued On Page Three
The Washington times., 1937-04-07
MAGAZINE BAN
UP TODAY

The ban against Scholastic"
magazine, imposed by the Board
of Education last fall, is expected
to be reconsidered by the board
at it's meeting this afternoon.
The new hearing on the &C.
ceptance of the publication, which
was banned from use in District
schools because of objection to
pacifistic planks in its editorial
columns of an Armistice Day issue
in 1888, is expected to be brought
up by either Henry Gilligan, the
retiring vice president, or by Mrs.
Philip Sidney Smith, both of
whom have expressed interest in
a reconsideration for the maya
zine.
Mr.. Gilligan has declared that
he wants Scholastic" back on the
school-approved list, and that he
will ask the board to rescind its
action against the magazine.
The Washington times., 1937-04-07
IS NAMED
FORUM HEAD

DR.. John A. Lapp, labor arbi-
traitor for the Public Works Ad-
ministration, was named president
of the Federal Community Chest
Forum at yesterdays meeting at
the Harrington Hotel. DR.. Lapp,
who had been vice president, was
advanced when Justin Miller,
member of the United States
Board of Tax Appeals, announced
his official duties prevented him
from giving time to the presi-
dency.
Chairman Miller announced
that the executive committee
would appoint an advisory COM
mittee composed Of one member
from each Government depart
ment.
It also was announced that the
speaker at next Tuesdays meet
ing would be DR.. Stuart A. Rice,
director of the Central Statistical
Board.
The Washington times., 1937-04-07
Spanish Reiterate Charge
Of Italian Troop Landing

LONDON, April 7 0N.S0-The
Spanish embassy in London issued
a formal statement today reiterat
ing previous loyalist charges that
10000 Italians landed at Cadl2
during the latter part Of March.
The statement, in effect an &C
cusation that Italy violated the
international agreement for non
Intervention, came as the British
government brought pressure on
premier Mussolini to refrain from
withdrawing from the non-inter'
Vention accord.
The statement said:
"The Spanish embassy has re-
ceived confirmation from q re-
liable source that a report in a
London paper April S stating
10000 Italian troops landed at
Cadiz, March ~, 20 and "a is
correct"
The Washington times., 1937-04-07
SENDS
SHIP TO PROBE.
BOMBING

LONDON, April 7 QN.S0-In
the strongest measure taken since
outbreak of the Spanish civil war,
Great Britain dispatched a de-
stroyer to the Balearic Islands to-
day to demand an explanation Of
the bombing of the destroyer Gal
liant by insurgent war planes.
The vessel chosen for this mis-
sion was the Garland, which was
ordered to proceed to Palma, Ma
jorca, Immediately.
Consul to Act
The captain of the Garland will
pick up British Vice Consul Hill
garth at Palma and proceed with
him to insurgent headquarters to
demand a full explanation.
Despite this move, the British
admiralty continued to soft-pedal
the incident, expressing belief the
attacking planes probably mis-
took the Gallant for a Spanish
loyalist warShip.
Bombing of the Gallant coin
cided with forcible hating Of a
British merchant steamer in the
Bay Of Biscay. The incidents were
followed Immediately by a sharp
protest to General Francisco
Frances headquarters at Sala-
manca.
Franco Warned
The insurgents were warned to
cease molesting British naval or
merchant vessels Immediately on
penalty of drastic protective &C.
ton by the British navy.
The British destroyer Gallant
vas bombed twice from the air
off the east coast of Spain by in
surgent war planes, it vs. s
charged. There were reports the
Gallant fired back at the planes.
The Washington times., 1937-04-07

Spring and summer styles; white, patent.
black tan Dress and sport oxfords and
pumps; sizes to 6.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
BETHEL A. NJ. e. CHURCH
Rev. A. Phillips, Pastor

Sunday school at the usual hour
and the Presiding Elder, Rev. j.
". Williams preached at the morn
ing and evening services which was
very interesting. At three o'clock,
Rev. d. G. Stephenson, pastor of
Allen Chapel A. M. f. church Of
South Omaha, preached the Sacra-
mental sermon. The subject of his
sermon was, "The Name Of Jes-
us" which was very inspiring and
uplifting. Music was furnished by
the choir.
The A. C. E. League had an out
door meeting. the lesson was brief
ly discussed, and was enjoyed by a
large group of young people. Sun
day, August sth, the subject at the
League viii be Gambling, a Rae
ket.n
The Junior Stewardess had Q
Pep Lawn Social last Wednesday
night. Miss Mcbride. the grand
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. Phil
lips, returned from her walton.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07

Pittsburgh-Edward Lee Harris
janitor, is no more. He is now DR..
Edward Lee Harris, Phi. d.
Harris has put away his mops
and is ready to become a professor
at Wilberforce university this fall
The decorate degree "a confer
red upon Harris by the University
of Pittsburgh here. Harris has been
a ~janitor for six years. He studied
and attended classes along with his
janitorial work. During those years
he got only four or five hours sleep
daily. ~
DR.. Harris was busy busting a
classroom when he learned Mon
day, August End, that he had been
appointed head of the chemistry de-
partment at Wilberforce.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
Black Legion Leader
Sought IN New York

New York, Aug 6 (CNA)-Gen-
eral Virgil F. Effinger, alleged ma
tional commander Of the terrorist
ic Black Legion was being sought
by New York poIiee this week.
Effinger, a fugitive from justice
for more than a year since revela-
tions of Black Legion terrorism in
Michigan, has .canreported seen
here.
New York police are looking for
MIN on the request Of the police
Of Columbus, o., who swore out a
fugative warrant. lie walked out
of an exSradiston Bearing ut lin,
o., last August.
The unmasking of Black terror
ism folio Vad The arrest o. Paxton
Dean, confessed tfiggerman Of the
Legion, after the killink of Charles
Poole, a white WPS worker Dur
ing the trials Dean testified that
officials If the outfit had hlltd g
Negro automobile worker for a
thrill"
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
CLIO Opens Steel
Drive in Texas

Houston, Tex, Aug. . by j. H.
Harmon, j., for CNA)-The
Committee for Industrial Ograniza-
ton, which has 50 successfully en-
tered the oil fields in Texas, Okla
.homa and Louisiana through the
international Association Of Oil
Field, Gas Well and Refinery
Workers, is now making a drive to
organize the steel works. and the
Southern Pacific Shop workers
here in Houston territory.
The Southern Pacific is a large
employer of Negroes in its shops,
roundhouses, and in it's yards as
brakemen and hosslers. The Negro
was largely introduced into the EN-
ploy of the Southern Pacific as
strikebrakers in 1922 during the
great railroad strike. Due to the
stupidity of the railroad Brother
hoods and their jimcrow practices,
Negroes were used successfully to
break their strike, and today the
company maintains a strong in
fluence over most of its colored
workers through it's company union,
knwn as Shopcraft, and through
the church.
However, it is we'll known that
the workers are none too satisfied
with conditions, especially with the
denial of equal opportunity for adj
vancement from the lower paid jobs
to better paid categories. Another
factor favorable to the CLIO drive
is its reputation for protecting the
rights of Negro and white union
lists alike and giving the Negro an
even break. The CLIO has already
made a favorable impression on Ne
gro workers in this state, and is
going to make its job of breaking
the influence of the company
union much easier than would
be the case under discredited A. F.
of L. leadership.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
eLEAvEs TEMPLE c. NJ. E.

Sunday found US settled and
ready for work after the Young
Peoples conference. Sunday school
was well attended.
Mr., Henry Levels of ZION Baptist
church spoke to the junior church
The pastor preached both morning
and night. Epworth League was
well attended. The former presi-
dent, Mr.. George Baker was pre-
sent. Mrs. N. Woods of Dayton,
Ohio and Mrs. Paralee, Elder of
Kansas City, Mo, the mother and
sister of Rev. d. M. Bass are visit
ing indefinitely at the parsonage.
The funeral of Adrian Stamps
was held Wednesday. Tit Junior
choir sang at the Gospel Tabernacle
last Thursday night. To the sick:
Commit thy ways unto the Lord
and he shall give thee the desires
Of thine heart"
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
Chinese, Japanese
Battle in No. China

Peiping, Aug. 6 (CNA)-Chin-
csc and Japanese troops were lock-
ed in battle on a hundred fronts in
North China this week as Chinese
authorities rejected a Japanese ul-
timatum demanding the withdrawal
of Chinese troops from North
China, paramount to surrender of
North China to Japanese imperial
ism.
Following a japanese attack on
the ancient walled city of Peiping,
Chinese troops opened a savage
surprise attack on japanese troops
in Tientsin, North China, where the
invaders have established a base of
operations. Bombs exploded in the
heart of the japanese concession
and shells fell within the city. 1t
was reported hat the Japanese
troops were driven from their posi-
tions near the railroads.&c. ons.
Major engagements were in pro-
gress over a wide area in the Pie
ping region as the Chinese people
their patience exhausted by Japan
ese bullying and seizure of their
territory, dashed back at last
against the invaders from the is
lands to the North. A showdown
fight for possession Of North China
appeared in prospect, Chinese for
ees scored several initial victories
for which the Japanese retaliated
by bombing scores of towns from
the air,
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
ST. JOHN A. NJ. +. CHURCH
"The Friendly Church
DIR. r. 4. Adams, Pastor

Sunday school opened at 9:30
with a very fine attendance. All
teachers and children are looking
forward to the annual picnic on
August 18th.
Or. Adams left many good thoughts
ing and evening. At the morning
service his subject was, What is
Your Life?" and in the evening,
Sewing Tears frem each sermon
for those whose hearts we're set to
receive it.
The sick of the church are, Mrs.
Mary Edmonson, and daughter,
Bobbie Mae, but are up again. Sis
ter V. Pace is no better. No other
names were turned in, but we wish
fol- all a speedy recovery.
The women's day program at st.
John promises to be a great day.
Let all women of st. John and fri
ends do their part to make it so.
The Young Peoples choirs un-
der the direction of Miss Eloise
Jones is making a fine start. Let
us encourage them in every way.
The Missionary Conference which
begins August 9th will bring to
our city, many outstanding dele
gates.
Read your church news in your
Omaha Guide.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
MT. NEB0 CHURCH
Rev. J. G. Gates, Pastor
Dolly Dixon, Reporter

Mt. Nebo Sunday school opened
with a large attendance and an in
~tcresting lesson was reviewed by
our pastor, Rev. Gates.
The morning and evening services
were we'll attended, and the spirit
was felt by all. The Lords Sup
per was administered at night.
The Sunday school is giving a
social at 1915 Emmett street, Au-
gust 9th, at 7:30. We invite all to
come. "Help us read u mail from
home"
Visitors are always welsome.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
METROPOLITAN CHURCH
Rev. r. w. Johnson. Pastor
Mrs. Willie Williams, Reporter

The Sunday school opened at
$50 with Brother Porter presid-
ing. The II O'Clock services were
very enjoyable with the spirit tide
running high. The pastor preached
from 55 Psalms, 9th verse. At 6
o'clock, Mrs. Woody invites every
one to come to Union Time. Tues
day night there was a Mock We'd
ding held at the church under the
supervision of Mrs. J. c. Crum-
bley. A great gospel feast will be
at the Pleasant Green Baptist
church sponsored by the Metropol-
itan choir. Come early and get a
seat.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. NJ. r. Curry. Pastor

Sunday school opened at the us
nal hour, with a large number pre-
sent. Subject of the lesson, God
Leads a People" Some beautiful
thought were presented in the les
son. At Il O'CLOCK the pastor prea-
ehed from Fec. 9:16. Subject, "Su-
perior Wisdom" He mentioned the
fact that all wisdom ecomes from
God--the superior being. Many
beautiful thoughts were derived
from the sermon. BYPU met at
6:30 p. M, the lesson was very in
spring. At 300 r. m, Rev.C Curry
made a few remarks. The follow
ing visitors worshipped with us,
Mrs. Pinkey Jones, Kansas City,
MissL lille Clay, Kansas City, Mo;
Mrs. Sarah Stevens, Chicago, Ill;
Mr.. and Mrs. Collier, Omaha; Mr..
and Mrs. M. Washington, Chicago,
ILL.,; Mrs. Clementine Shaw, 0ma-
ha- Mr.. and Mrs. j. Gordon, f.
Johnson, Wichita Falls, Texas;
Juanita Cary, Alkaline, Kas.; Mr..
M. Goosley, Wichita Falls, Texas;
Mr.. G +. Williams, Sioux City, la.
and many others were present.
You are always welcome to come
TO Zion.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
Name Seminary Head

Clement Richardson, ormer pre-
sident of Kansas Vocational
schcoo of Topeka, was elected pre-
sident of the Western Seminary,
2119 Tracy avenue, at a meeting
of the Western Educational associ
alton Wednesday, July 2Sth, at the
seminary chapel.
The position is not new to Mr..
Richardson as he served as head
of the local Baptist school then
called Western college, for five
years before going to Topeka in
1927.
The educator. could not be reach
ed for a statement as he is in st.
Paul as guest speaker at the Min
nesota Baptist conference which
ended Sunday.
Long Records Educator
Mr.. Richardson has a long re-
cord as an educator. He taught for
10 years, was president of Linccolr
university, Jefferson City. from
1918 to 1922 and headed Western
college here from 1922 to 1927.
He was named president of X
v. S. in August 1927, and served
until the end of 1936-37 sohoo
term when he was succeed by Viii
liam H. Jordan.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
Announcement

Mr.. Homer McCraney who was
formerly located at 2037 N. "a
s.. at The Queen Beauty Salon,
is at his new location, 2406 Err
skine ST., with the Rose Beauty
Salon. -.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
PLEASANT GREEN CHURCH
Rev. ]. II. Reynolds, Pastor
Mrs. Lottie Keys. Reporter

Sunday school at 900 a. m. Re-
gular services, HOO a. m.
Sunday morning was testimon-
ial day at Pleasant Green. On ac-
count of rain Thursday night, the
Star Light Band, church club, did
not render their program. Friday
night an educational pogram was
rendered, with Rev. johnson OF
South 18th street. Come to Plea
SAINT Green and enjoy our wonder
full services, visitors are always
welcome.
The Omaha guide., 1937-08-07
IN MEMORY

We pause here to pay respect to one Of the most outstand-
Ing personalities ever to grace oath street, the late Adrian
Stamps.
Tie progressive Youth Movement of which he played the lead,
has suffered a great loss
Adran was a Natural He displayed unusual ability as a
leader and organizer, and his work in engineering the Negro
Leader Movement, known as the Negro Mayor Race, was a Mas
te1-pieee Of performance on his part. He worked day and night
until his program was successful then took to his bed to rest
until death.
This little warrior, must be listed among braves, he was the
most courageou ever to fight and endure so long against stacked
odds.
Death luked in corners of the room many times, but his
stamina, his fight and desire to live, challenged death, and stay
Ell it's victory until such times, as the world could take notice Of
his metal.
We extend to members of the bereaved family, our deep
est and heartfelt sympathy in these extreme hours of sorrow, and
ask for consolation forl Him who restores strength while under
the afflction of grief.
1--WE will think of him in silence mo eye can see us weep; but
still within our aching hearts; his memory we shall keep"
In memory of this great life, WHICH wal well lived, for the
short time granted, we, The Omaha Negro Council, make a per
manent entry in tc files ccommemorating the life of our deceased
member.
Omaha Negro Council
By 3ohnny Owen, Mayor