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Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1937-02-27
Chicago Negro
Pharmacists
Organization

The Chicago Negro Pharmacists
have marked a new epoch in their
activities by organizing the Chica-
go Ethical Pharmacists Associa-
ton. Officers elected were Raymond
L. Thompson, president; R. @.
Campfeld, vice president; William
R. Thompson, secretary; Chauncey
D. Jones, treasurer; Robert E..
Giles, pub lefty chairman.
The executive board is compos-
ed Of A. e. Johnson, Leonard r..
Jewell, Richard B. Alphran, st. J..
Drayton, and Judge I. Jones. The
membership committee is made up
of William Coffee, George M. Por-
ter, William e. Matthews, Jerry H.
Rhodes, and H. S. Crosthwaite.
The purpose of the organization
is to create a closer relation be-
tween fellow ethical pharmacists,
raise and maintain more ethical
practice in filing prescriptions.
protect the commercial interest of
our group, help guard the health
and welfare of our community and
to help devise ways and means for
maintaining a high standard
professional work.
They shall work to promote by
every means within their power all
measures and legislation to prevent
the adulteration of food stuffs and
substances used in the preparation
of medicines.
Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1937-02-27

The Fifth Annual Patriotic
Luncheon given in commemoration
of George Washington's Birthday
was the outstanding event in the
history of the Phyllis Wheatley As
ISOLATION. More than one hundred
members and guests assembled in
the spacious rooms of the Home
promptly at noon, Monday, Febru-
airy 22nd. and thrilled to the dynam-
ic, forceful and intensely interest
ing address of DR.. Preston Bradley,
pastor of the Peoples Church of
Chicago, and Guest Speaker of the
occasion.
Mrs. Robert r. Jackson, Presi-
dent and Mistress of Ceremonies,
also graciously presented Miss
Pauline James Lee, vocalist, Mrs.
Gladdie Berry Pope. splendid young
dramatist and public speaker in a
eu ogy to Phyllis Wheatley and
Elizabeth Lindsay Davis; Mrs. H.
Coins, pianiste, and Mrs. Naola
Mae Smith, Director of Phyllis
Wheatley Community Center.
To Mrs. Anna M. Grayson goes
credit for the wonderful affair." AS
Chairman of the House Committee,
she worked untiringly to- make a
success of this unusual eventful
day. The guests enjoyed lovely
repast, turkey dinner tastefully
prepared and served.
The Phyllis Wheatley Woman's
Club observed Negro in History
Weeil in its very interesting pro
gre o"day, Feb. 18th. A re
Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1937-02-27
Quinn Chapel Church
Federation Meet

The Quinn Chapel Church Fed
Grafton held a meeting Friday at
the church. The clubs cooperating
were the Missionary Society, Pas
tors Aid, Vasti Circle, Stewardesa
Board, No. 1, Steward Board, No.
2, Junior Stewardess Board, Wo.
mems Ushers, Mems Usher Board,
Junior and Senior Choirs, Sunday
School Orchestra, Silent Workers,
Deaconess' Board, Willing Work.
ers and Strangers. An all members
ship social will be held free preced1
ing the quarterly meeting.
Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1937-02-27
UNDERGoES OPERATION

Mrs. Mary Humphrey, 6742 Cham
plain avenue. mother Of Mrs. Fred
erick d. Harper, well-known Tus-
kegeean, underwent an operation
at the Provident Hospital on Feb
ruary 18th. She is reported as i'm
proving rapidly and hopes to be
home again in the immediate flu
ture.
Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1937-02-27
DISTRICT FORUMS

The departments of the Chicago
and Northern District Association
Of Colored Women, Federal Activ-
tiles, Mrs. Sarah McCune, chair
man, Interracial, Mrs. Ida Laws,
chairman, Publicity, Mrs. Georgia
Williams, chairman, Legislation,
Mrs. Elizabeth c. Williams, chair
man, will conduct Forums twice a
month. They will be held the first
and third Tuesdays of each month
at the Federated Women's Club
House, 4941 South Parkway, from
II A. NJ. until 1 P. M.
Metropolitan news. (Chicago, Ill.) 1935-19??, 1937-02-27
Happenings At Phyllis
Wheatley w ornan's Club

view of "Black Thunder was pre-
scented by Mrs. o. Daniel of Phil
adelphia. Mrs. Villa Webb distribut-
ed invitations for the Forty-First
Birthday anniversary Of the club
to be held We'd, March 18th, at
8 p. M. Members were urged to at
tend the classes conducted by the
Community Center. A splendid OPP
portunity offered to girls and wo-
men to learn or improve themselves
in dressmaking, drafting and re-
modelling free of cost. Mrs. B.
Thompson is the efficient instruct
or.
Phyllis Wheatley Home, in reor-
ganizing its program to fill a wider
social sphere is presenting free
classes for adults in the following:
HOME ECONOMICS;
Plain and advanced sewing,
drafting of dress patterns, cut
ting, fitting, designing, remodel
ing and draping. Discussions of
repairing home furnishings &C.
onomically, planning the family
budget, and consumers educa-
ton.
PARENT EDUCATION
Discussion on how to guide and
correct the behavior of the child
To help the parent find and use
as needed by each member o.
the family, the resources of the
| Community for health recreation
| education and the like.
| Mrs. A. B. Thompson is the in
structor.
Evening star., 1937-08-29

The female grasshopper lays q
to 125 eggs at one time
Evening star., 1937-08-29

complete development of the area may
require the additional spending of ap-
proXlmately S500,000.'
Officials explained that lob acres
of park land are involved in the 2mile
radius, excluding water and lagoons.
approximately $50 w. P. A. workers
are engaged on the nine-hole golf
course and recreation center for COL
ored people just north of Benning
road. This development is close to a
new colored school and not far distant
from the huge public works housing
development which is nearing compile
ton on Benning road.
May Hurt Recreation Center.
Kingman Lake, which would be i'm
portant as a water sports center, is
just south of the Gobel slaughter
house site and officials contend that
odors from such operations would
make it Objectionable for recreational
purposes during Summer months. C.
c. c. men also are working on projects
in Fort Mahan, close to the Gobel
site, and in more remote parkways
Secretary Ickes has control over the
projects on which w. P. A. funds are
being expended for work as he has
over all Federal park improvements
in the Capital except certain areas
such as the Capitol and White House
Grounds
The National Capital Park and
Planning Commission has long been
interested in building up East WASH
ington. especially in view of the pro-
tests that the section has been neg
lected. Since 1926. when the COM
mission was established, 1t has &C
quired large acreage in many North
east sections and plans now under de-
velopment constitute the second larg-
est park area in the District.
For this reason, the commission has
joined vigorously in the fight to bar
so-called nuisance industries such as
the Benning slaughter house from
operating in the section.
Evening star., 1937-08-29

he learned his wife, also A, had been
married four times previously. After
that they quarreled freqeuntly, Hickey
said he admitted, and "she wouldn't
be wife to me-"
She Threatened Him.
Police found the woman's body, her
head split with q mason's hammer, in
the front seat Of their automobile here
last night. Pusey was arrested as he
stepped from the car.
Il Just killed my wife" Hickey
quoted him as saying. Il don't know
why did it. wish 1t were me
instead"
Six feet three inches tall and weigh
ing ITO pounds, he told police, Hickey
related, that his 130-pound, red-haired
wife several times threatened to kill
him. Last night, Hickey quoted him
as saying, Il decided to get my licks
in first"
In the car. Hickey said. police found
letter written by Mrs. Pusey and
addressed to police and detectives
which told Of several alleged attempts
to kill her. He tried to kill me again" "
Hickey said the letter, written in Ari-
| Zona, read.
Preached for Expenses.
They made expenses en- route, Hickey
said, by stopping frequently to preach
| at country churches.
Mrs. Pusey found the hammer with
| which she was killed on a roadside
Also in the car, piled high with
Evening star., 1937-08-29

Will such low rents pay the cost Of
upkeep?
No. The law allows for subsidy.
How will the buildings be financed?
The Government will lend 80 per
cent of the cost of construction, pro-
vided that the locality contributes
the other 10 per cent in money or land.
Will the Government provide money
to Offset part of the year-to-year up
keep?
Yes. The locality may follow either
of two methods: A capital subsidy
up to 40 per cent of the cost of land
and buildings at the time of construc-
ton, or an annual subsidy amounting,
| under present conditions. to 3l2 per
cent OF the original cost Of the project
each year
How does the Government define a
slum?
ANY area where dwellings predom-
mate which, by reason or dilapidation,
overcrowding, faulty construction or
design, lack OF ventilation, light or
sanitation facilities, are detrimental
to safety, health or morals"
Will any slums be abolished under
this law?
Slums must be eliminated to an ex-
tent substantially equal to the num-
Der of new dwellings.
Won't this cause hardship for some
low-income families who live in towns
where there is a shortage of houses?
The law allows slum clearance to
be deferred where the shortage is so
acute as to force dangerous overcrowd-
ing
Won't the new projects become slums
themselves as they grow older?
Contracts would include 4 program
Of regular repair.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
Low Cost Housing
Program Designed to Provide "Decent, Safe and
Sanitary Dwellings" Within Reach of
I..... Y..o... C.o.A
Lowest Income Group.

~ the Associated Press.
-H HE new United States Housing
Authority soon will begin q
s526,ooo,ooo program of slum
Il clearance and low-rent hous-
ting.
What is the purpose of the pro-
gram?
To provide decent, safe and sani-
tary dwellings" within the financial
reach Of the lowest income group
Who will direct the program?
An administrator under the super
vision OF the Secretary of Interior.
Will the Federal Government build
housing projects itself?
No. It's housing authority will
make loans and grants to local au-
thorities.
Can any municipality get such aid?
No. Only 30 States have passed
laws providing for the local housing
authorities necessary for participa-
ton.
How would a local authority go
about seeking Federal aid?
BY drawing up plan for project
and submitting the proposal to the
Federal authority.
What assurance is there that lower
Income families will get into the new
dwellings?
The law restricts residents to fami-
lies whose net income is not more
than flve times the rental Gnclud-
ing the cost Of heat, light, water ane
cooking fueD Families with three
or more minor dependents, however
are allowed an income six times thu
rent.
What type Of housing would bt
built?
The Public Works Administration,
housing policy. which probably viii
be followed, called for buildings solie
enough to last so years. They ranged
n style from row houses to larg'
apartment buildings.
Will the new houses be built to las
O years. too?
Probably not. The law limits tn
east to 81 900 q room. P. w. A. fount
that costs for its long-range housinl
were more than that In most com
n1unities.
How much will the rent be?
Omcials express hope that rent
Will not 60 above IS per room monthly
Who will dx the rent?
The local authority, with the ap
psoval Of the Federal agency.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
88 CHILDREN RETURN
AS NEEDY CAMP CLOSES

Camp Bennett, conducted at
Brookeville, Md, for needy children
by the Central Union Mission. closed
officially yesterday, when 88 boys and
gldls returned to their homes here
after a two-week stay at the camp.
In all, 352 children were guests of
the camp during July and August SO
having been accommodated at each
OF four two-week camp terms.
In the fourth and last contingent,
which returned yesterday, were A
boys, 9 and 10 years old, and "A girls,
from to g.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
elaborate stadia, parade field, armory
and auditorium,

"Anacostia Park was acquired by
dedication, transfer, purchase and
reclamation by the District Of Co.
lumbia Commissioners, United States
Engineers and the National Capital
Park and Planning Commission. Cost
of acquisition of section E was approx
imately 100000: section F., S408,OO0;
section G. $751; 900. In addition, ap-
proximately S245000 has been ex-
pended under w. P. A. authorization
in the development of sections F. and G.
l,Ol3 Acres Involved.
Fort Mahan, located in close prox-
unity to the proposed slaughter house,
occupies a prominent hilltop site and
was purchased by the National Capt.
tai Park and Planning Commission at
cost of approximately S85,000 In
addition, more than $4,000 has been
spent in the preliminary development
of this park area. The amount OF
$115.00O has been expended by the
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission in acquiring land for the
Fort Drive parkway connections be-
tween Anacostia Park and Fort Du-
pont Park.
Fort Dupont Park is one OF the
largest and most important areas
within the National Capital park sys-
tenn. 1t comprises 357 acres Of forest
land, with a rugged and interesting
topography admirably suited to de-
velopment as a major recreational
area. Fort Dupont, one of the most
important of the Civil War defenses
of the National Capital. is preserved
within the park boundaries. The
present value of this area, based on
District of Columbia assessors fig
ures, is $4,000 More than $3.50, ,00o
OF Emergency Conservation Work
funds has been disbursed by the Ma
tional Capital Parks In the develop
ment of Fort Dupont Park, and the
United States Government, through
the Civilian Conservation Corps, has
expended an additional S257,000. The
Evening star., 1937-08-29

luggage, was the Bible the couple had
used in evangelistic services.
A native OF Pocomoke, Md, Pusey
said his quarrels with his wife started
even before they left California. On
complaint Of Mrs. Pusey, he said, he
was arrested in San Bernardino, Calf.
and held Is days for investigation. The
dispute began, he said, over ownership
Of the car.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
Fort Marion 265 Years Old.

Fort Marion, ablished in 1872 to
protect the port OF st. Augustine, is
the Oldest defensive work still stand
Ing in the United States. Built of
coquina, a mixture Of seashells ce-
mented together by natural processes.
the fort has withstood for genera
tions the effects OF the elements and
remains almost perfectly preserved.
Proclaimed national monument in
1924, the ancient stronghold is ad-
minstered by the National Park Serv-
ice
Evening star., 1937-08-29
PREACHERAWA|TS
CHARGE OF MURDER
Evangelist Admits Killing
Wife With Hammer After
QuarreIs.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LINDEN. N. j.. August 28-With
a calm Il did it, that's ALL" a 44-year-
old raw = boned evangelist resigned
himself today to the task OF facing
the law on charges he hammered to
death his gospel-preaching wife.
Quietly. lanky Lloyd Pusey, one
time farmer and extavern singer, ad-
mitted the Staying at his arraignment
on murder charge in Police Court.
Sadly and yet coolly, he went of to
a Union County Jail cell to await
grand jury action.
Earlier he wept as he told Police
Chief Frank Hickey. the chief said,
that "the devil tried to rip our mar
riage apart"
Wed in Los Angeles, Calf, gospel
mission last October, all went well,
the chief quoted him as saying, until
Evening star., 1937-08-29
SLAUGHTER HOUSE
MAY END PROJECTS
S1,000,000 Developments
N Northeast May Be Halted
Due to Plant.

A report to Secretary of the In
terror Ickes disclosed yesterday that
an additional s2,OOo,00O is required
by park projects in progress in the
Northeast area, where it was said
he Is considering the advisability of
curtailing further improvements in
anticipation of slaughter house opera
tions in Benning.
The National Capital Parks Office
also reported the Federal Government
has an investment of $2,113,0 900 in
park developments which might be ad-
versely affected by the maintenance
OF stock yard at the Benning gate
way to the city. A copy O. the re-
port will be turned over to Secretary
Ickes on his return to the city this
week.
A major reason for the stubborn
night which Federal and District off,
cials are making to prevent operation
OF the Adolph Gobel, Inc, slaughter
house, which now is under construc-
ton, is disclosed in the plans ap-
proved for the entire Northeast Sec
ton. These contemplate total ex-
penditure OF s3O,OO0000 and include
such paper projects as the municipal
stadium, the National Guard Armory
and other important projects which
the long neglected Northeast section
has sought for years.
The park projects in the vicinity
Of the Benning slaughter house are
not the only matters on officials
minds, for conference at 10 am,
Wednesday, in the District Building
will determine the effect Of industrial
waste from the Gobel plant on the
Districts new s4,125,o sewage dis
posal works. Ickes will not attend
the conference, but will be repre-
sented by departmental engineers
Gartside's Report.
The report on the status of park
developments along the Anacostia and
outlying regions was submitted by
Frank T, Gartside, acting superintend-
ent. 1t read:
Replying to your memorandum of
August 81, you are advised that the
present value of park lands and i'm
provements in the vicinity of the Ben
ming slaughter house site is approxi-
mately s2,113,000 improvement prof.
ects now in progress within these park
areas will necessitate the additional
expenditure of approximately S2,000.-
600, and the eventual development of
these areas in accordance with ap-
proved plans would require total ex-
penditure of approximately S30,00O,-
600.
The park areas above referred to
are sections E, F and G., Anacostla
Park; Fort Dupont Park; Fort Mahan
Park and connecting portions of the
Fort Drive parkway. All are within q
2-mile radius of the slaughter house
site. Additional areas in Anacostia
Park might be adversely affected by
the slaughter house but, because of
their remoteness, have not been in
cluded.
The development of Anacostia
Park includes the golf course in Sec
ton G, now in an advanced stage OF
progress, 1O- WHICH an aQQlLlOndl Al.
lotment of s42, 96l sc to complete con-
struction of the course is now await
ing authorize ton by w. P. A. authori-
ties. Other Improvements contem-
plated for this section include field
house. swimming pool, tennis courts.
athletic fields and the development of
Kingman Lake for conservational and
recreational purposes. In section F,
Ana costa Park, it is planned to erect
Evening star., 1937-08-29
New Hats Prescribed.

When the wife feels bit blue give
her a new hat. This was the recipe
for married happiness prescribed by
M. Chapman of Whiteleafe, England
as he and Mrs. Chapman celebrated
their golden wedding. Mrs. Chapman
approved by nodding her head-on
which there was a smart new hat.
Evening star., 1937-08-29
. 60 MOTORISTS SEIZED
Pay SO Each for Driving on One
Way Streets

Sixty local motorists who thought
regulations governing one-way traffic
on northbound arterial highways be-
tween 4 and 6 pm. did not apply on
Saturdays paid 50 each to learn they
were mistaken yesterday.
Traffic Bureau policemen were sta
toned on Sixth, Twelfth, Thirteenth
and Twenty-second streets, beyond the
beginning Of the one-way area, tc
seize the offending motorists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

Shot from an air rifle which may cost boys eye, two air rifles sold to two minor boys and the "BB" pellets sold with them, were basis of Q suit for $l0,0OO settled today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16
Testimonial Planned
 For Peter Lawlor
Popular Telephone Company Employe to Be Feted Tonight -Companionship Club Elects New Officers
WASHINGTON HILL

will undoubtedly bring about thu complete collapse of the origina membership, which included mer and women. Under the more youth full leadership of the new officers, ( new organization is expected to re- suit. The club is expected to as. sume @ juvenile aspect.
 The first meeting of the Washing. ton Hill Companionship club, witt new officers presiding, will be helc at the Community House in tive weeks.
 Gents to Meet
 A regular meeting of the Gents of the Hill be held tonight at g o'clock in the Community House. Most irn- portant of the business to be trans- ated is the acceptance of a report from the committee in charge of the dinner-dance sponsored by the club last Friday.
 Co-chairman Joseph Quilter and Robert Grady of the basketball team have made arrangements for the rec organization of last years team for entry in the Community House tournament.
 Checkers
 Semi- finals of the Community House checker contest are rapidly approaching. Several games have been played. but many more remain to be played before the contest dwindles to minority number ot contestants. l
 Bowling
 Men of the Community Club league will bowl tonight at 7:30 in the Community House alleys.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

will be reached if the same coopera- tion is shown on the part of the public.
 Clinic Operators
 The funds derived through the sale of seals as every citizen is aware, are used by the committee in furthering efforts to reduce the number of cases of tuberculosis in the city annually by providing those effected with proper treatment. The league also operates clinic on Field street which during the past year has been visited by new record number of patients.
 MT. Harris stated that the seals will be distributed widely among the children of the local schools, many of whom will make house to house canvass fC rthe purpose of stimulating sa.es. Seals will also be distributed in many stores of the city, which can be identified by a conveniently placed poster bearing the insignia of the league; which is familiar to everyone.
 Officers
 Officers of the league who will be on charge of the drive include Will liam M. Harris, manager: William J. Pape president; Roger s. Soperry, vice-presidcni; Ralph s. Munger, treasurer; and Stuart E. Judd, sec retary. Nurses connected with the league include Mrs. George T. Jack son and Anna G. Murphy.
 Directors of the league include Henry D. Rurrall, Miss Edith M. Chase, Mrs. Augustine Crane, Rev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-16

Peter Lawlor, of Fairmount stree popular employe of the Southeri New England Telephone company will be guest of honor tonight a a testimonial given at Moynihan' Inn, Lake Hitchcock. The testi monial is in honor of his recen marriage to Miss Caroline Pollard.
 About 100 are expected to attend The committee in charge Is com posed of Joseph Happy" Shea James Hartley, William Clasby John Fox, John Casker and Pau Doran. George V. Casey will bt master -of-ceremonies.
 Lawlor is well known about the Hill and also throughout the city
 Basketball
 A preliminary outline of the rou- tine to be followed this year by teams in the Community House bas- ketball tournament will be devised tonight by & committee which has been selected by Supervisor William Shea. The committee will meet at g o'clock in the Community House.
 Supervisor Shea has reiterated that no basketball is to be played on the Community House court until after Thanksgiving. He has, however, asked that all units make petitions for practice periods, which in view of the numerous requests, will be limited to 45 minutes each.
 Tonights meeting of the steering committee will undoubtedly result in a call for a meeting of the man. agers of teams entered in the league, and also some action on appl!ca- ticns for entry by new teams. At least two teams whic participated last year are undecided whether to enter another team this year.
 Last years tournament was the most interesting and closely con- tetsted in the city, and resulted in a victory for the Raymond Hillies. A trip to New York with all ex- penses paid was the prize.
 COmpanionship Club N
 A new era in the history of the Washington Hill Compaaionship club was started last night with the resignation of all original officers and the selection of young blood" to assume their places.
 President John P. Shea and his entire slate have resigned and in their places the following have been named: President, Edward P. Brady; vice-president, John H. Me- Grath; secretary, John F. Calvin, and treasurer, James 0. Fitzgerald.
 Resignation of the original officers