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Evening star., 1937-09-19
UarnH nf Thanks.

CURTIS. MRS. LILLIAN A. the family
of the late Mrs. LILLIAN A. CURTIS
wish to extend their hearty thanks and
appreciation to all neishbors and
friends for their sympathy. condolences
and floral tributes during their be-
reavement. THE CURTIS FAMILY.
JOHNSON. CARRIE s. The family Of tn.
late CARRIE s. JOHNSON wish to ex-
press their sincere appreciation for the
sympathy and beautiful noral tributes
during their bereavement.
eYLVENUS JOHNSON. JAMES A.
SMACKUM AND FAMILY
WOOLRmGE, MARY J. The family of
the late Mrs. MARY j. WOODBRIDGE
wish to thank their many friends
neishbors. associations and clubs for
their kindness during her illness and for
the many beautiful floral tributes and
expressions of sympathy during their
bereavement.
Mr.: JAS. NJ. woOLRIDGE AND FAM
NV
Evening star., 1937-09-19
Boat Propeller Injuries Sailor.

FORT MONROE, Va, September Ia
P).-Wilson Holland, sailor at.
tached to the U. 8. 8. Decatur, is in
the Army Hospital here suffering from
possible fatal injuries suffered tonight
when he was caught in the propeller
OF Cape Charles boat after he fell
into the water while attempting to
leap from the Old Point wharf to the
steamer.
Evening star., 1937-09-19
RITES TOMORROW
Mrs. Thomas Green to Be Buried
in Rock Greek Cemetery.

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura
Elizabeth Green, 76, who died Fri
day in the Washington Sanitarium,
will be held at $3.50 pm. tomorrow
in Hines funeral home, 2901 Four
teenth street. Rev. DR.. Charles T.
Warner, rector of st. Adams Epis-
copal Church, will ofIiciate. Burial
will be in Rock Greek Cemetery.
Mrs. Green was the wife of DR.
Thomas E. Green, veteran director OF
the Speakers Bureau OF the Ameri-
can Red Cross and prominent in sew
eral patriotic organizations. Dr..
Green is president Of the Sons OF
the Revolution in the District and
chaplain general Of the National So
ciety, Sons of the Revolution.
Evening star., 1937-09-19

lSZ0 10 promote
his invention of
q non-rust meth
cd of Sterilizing
medical and sur
gical instruments.
He was 4 native
of Harrisonburg
Va, and had
practiced d e n
tistry in Clarks-
burg, w. Va, be-
fore coming to
Washington.
He was a BROTH
er of the late
Capt. S a m ue |
BrQSheAr A viz
Evening star., 1937-09-19

in several Of the oompany's produc-
tions he and Mrs. Morsell came to
Washington to live.
Mr.. Morsell organized the Chevy
Chase Chanters, a male chorus and
the Women's Chorus at Chevy Chase.
He was former director Of the
Rubenstein Club.
He was one Of the oldest Shriners
and had been voted q life honorary
member OF Almas Temple OF the
Shrine.
Evening star., 1937-09-19

Representative from West Virginia in
the Sixty-third Congress. DR.. Avis
father, the late Braxton D. Avis, is
said to have been the youngest Con-
federate soldier on record. serving as
drummer boy when only IL years
old
DR.. Avis wife, who died in 1928.
formerly was Miss Jessie Bond of
Clarksburg. He is survived by q sis
ter, Mrs. George F. Wells, 27O0 Con-
necticut avenue.
Funeral services will be held at z
pm. tomorrow in Hines funeral home.
290l Fourteenth street. Burial will
be In Rock Creek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1937-09-19
Veterans Reunion Dated.

RICHMOND, Va, September 18
R)-Mrs. Daisy Lester Avery, ad-
jutant, announced today the forty
seventh annual reunion of the Con-
federate Veterans OF Virginia and the
forty-second annual reunion of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans would
be held In Norfolk October IL and 13
Evening star., 1937-09-19
MONTGOMERY RESIDENT
DIES IN ALBUQUERQUE
Mrs. Mary D. Pickett Survived by
Husband, Father and Brother
In County Rites Tom orrow

Special Dispatch to The Star
4OLNEY, Md, September 18.-Fol-
lowing long illness, Mrs. Mary D.
Pickett, 81. wife of Sheffield F.. Pickett,
died yesterday at Albuquerque, N. Mex.
Besides her husband, she is survived
by her father, Frank j. Downey. Olney,
and three brothers, John j. -Downey,
Danville, Va; Frank Downey, Salt
Lake City, Utah, and B. Dorsey Down.
ey, Olney
Funeral services will be held at the
grave In Friends Cemetery, Sandy
Spring, at 1890 am. Monday. Mrs.
Pickett was native and practically
lifelong resident Of this vicinity.
Evening star., 1937-09-19
DR.. B. D. AVIS DIES:
WAS DENTIST HERE
Harrisonburg Native, "a, Had
Promoted Sterilization
Invention.

DR.. Braxton D. Avis, dentist, OF 1919
Adams Mill road, died here Friday
after a long illness.
DR.. Avis, who was 81. came here in
Evening star., 1937-09-19
AERO CLUB TO MEET
Fall Gathering to Be Held To-
morrow Night.

The Fall meeting Of the Aero Club
Of Washington, chapter Of the Ma
tional Aeronautic Association, viii be
held in the N. A. A. headquarters,
1909 Massachusetts, avenue, at 8 pm,
Monday. September 81.
Evening star., 1937-09-19
CEMETERY LOTS.

rO0N BURIAL SITES IN SECTION 2i,
Cedar Hill Cemetery; will sell ali or n
sroups Of two. Box ST, Star.
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- Emmet Urell Camp No. .. U. s.
w. v. are requested to assemble
8( at 1919 T ST. Sc, Monday after
noon, September 20. 1897, at
1880 O'Clock, to attend the fu-
neral OF our late comrade. ROB-
ERT BLUME. Interment Airing
ton National Cemetery
j. WALTER MCDONALD Commander
II. Il WASHBIIRNE. Adult Mt lQs
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Dratha.

FIELDING. sALLIE Z. On Friday, Sep
tember II, 1887. at the residence Of her
niece. Mrs. w. L. Cam. 4O1 Garfield
ave. Hyattsville. Nd, SALL1E E. FIELD
ING. Services At the s. H. Hines Co.
funeral home. 2o0l 18th ST. NV, on
sunday September 49, at Q:45 am.
Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery, Front
Royal Va. at 3 p.m 10
FORSYTH. LEWIS n. On Thursday Sep
tember Is. 1887. at u Soldiers
Home. Hospital. LEWIS H. FORSYTH.
son Of the late Lewis Cass and jamie J.
FORSYTH. late corporal, Troop X. Sth
Cavalry. Funeral services Monday
morning. September 90. at 10 o'clock
at Soldiers Home Chapel Interment
tprivate) in Oak Hill Cemetery. 10"
FORSYTH. LEWIS H. Col John j. Astor
Camp. No. g. Dept. D. c., U. s.
- - w. ", deeply regrets to an
9EkS nounce the death of Comrade
#S4H LEWIS H. FORSYTH at United
States Soldiers Home Septem-
ber 16. 1897. Funeral from
Soldiers Home Chapel at 1910
hov INT
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bLUME, ROBERT. On Thursday, Sep
tember Is, 1897. at Mount Alto Hospital
ROBERT BLUME. beloved husband of
Dena Blume and father Of George R.
and Helen L. Blume, Adeiine E. Gray
and Marie F. Wieland. Funeral from
his late residence. 1919 T st. Sc. on
Monday. September 90. at 80 pm;
thence to Fort Myer Chapel, where
services will be held at pm. Rela-
tives and friends are invited. Inter-
ment Arlington National Cemetery
services by the W w. Chambers Co
Southeast funeral home. 10
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

Be sure to read the Detroit Tri-
bune. Michigan's fast growing
and popular weekly. II Is circu-
lated in all parts Of the country.
through paid subscriptions and on
news stands.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
WHICH RACE

BV Alma Beam loving

\ was trying 10 help him.
Then Jack went on the stand,
but he was a different Jack as he
gave a description OF his invention.
He explained the long sharp tool
that lay now up on the table as
evidence against him. As the tool
in question was shown the court.
Jack explained why he used II In
his work
"As the tool was very sharp and
pointed he told the court Il us
ed Il 10 cut and shape small pieces
OF aluminium for my heater. had
no machinery at my home,
A cool calm Jack, neatly dressed,
his words carefully chosen, told
his story, Everything was chang
ed. the attitude Of the crowd. They
gave him looks OF sympathy as he
told OF his dreams for a better flu
ture for his mother and sister.
Spectators smiled when Jack
would glance at Charlene's sweet
face and she would smile back In
tender confusion. The beauty OF
Darice brought forth comment
Clayborn's double dealing came
as complete surprise TO many
who had known and trusted him.
This was a far different court
battle with Milton fighting skill
fully 70 save Jack. instead OF Teale
buttons listless fight.
Self defense. Milton had worked
on that theory as he paraded his
witnesses before the bar.
Ames Kennedy was a relentless
prosecutor. his cross examinations
we're devastating. but Milton knew
his cue and blocked his every
move. The trial became a battle
field OF legal talent.
The crowds filled the court room.
and overflowed into the corridor.
the court clerk was helpless 10
hold them back. Millions fame as
= fighting lawyer brought people
out to see him do battle with Ames
Kennedy. who was noted for his
ability In the court room.
Everything is working fine.
dear. Milton told Darice one day
near the end OF the trial. Il feel
the jury 10 with us.
They should be- Darics laugh
ed at him. you took long time
impanneling them"
The jury Is mighty important,
! have found" Milton answered.
i know dear, and I'm so proud
Il VOC Darics pressed his hand.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Domestic Helpers Can
Get Part-Time Jobs

With the cessation OF vacation
activities the National Reemploy-
ment Service is experiencing a
heavy demand for part time help
to assist home owners with their
fall house cleaning. according to
Major Howard Starret. State Re-
employment Director, in a release
to the Detroit Tribune.
There is no charge for this SER
vice. A phone call to the nearest
MRS office will make available to
the home owner any applicant
qualified 10 do the job.
Throughout the State the MRS
has hundreds OF handy men reg
istered who can be helpful at this
time in cleaning Easements, yards,
and homes; taking down awnings
and screens, and doing dozens OF
other jobs that must be completed
In the average home before winter
comes" Major Starret said.
In placing men and women the
National Unemployment Service
does not set the wage. The en-
ployer sets the wage and the en-
ployment office sends the mos,
qualified worker available at the
rate to the Job.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

The court room Immediately be-
came excited with Whispering
and grew louder as the clerk rap
ped sharply for order.
What was this, a white man adj
hitting his engagement to color
ed girl. the crowd stirred-rest-
lessly.
Ames Kennedy swept Darice n
gain with that look that infuriat-
ed Milton. that insulting. roy
Ing look
And what is the nationality OF
your fiance?' he wanted to know.
Again I'll answer for Miss Fos-
ter" snapped Milton. The man
she is to marry is Negro, and
he moved swiftly up to Kennedy.
and II you give my fisncee ano-
Their look like that I'll knock you
down"
There was no stopping the wild
shouts OF the crowd-in vain did
the clerk rap his gavel-
Clear the court. clear the court
ROOM the words OF the judge
could hardly be heard as the spec
tators shook with CONSERVATION.
Then some one shouted. give
this woman air." and red head
girl was almost carried from the
court room. II was the death OF
Kay Miller's romance.
Months later the little home Of
Sadie Foster again shook with
laughter Happiness reigned SUI
preme. Once more the gay ban
tering grin OF Jack rang through
the house. Free-the sentence of
death--all bad dream. with the
brown leaves OF autumn he would
be married to Charlene.
Il can't seem to realize II YETI
Sadie told Darice. whose eyes
were brilliant with love.
But it's true. mother she kept
telling her, Jack is free and we
owe 1t all to Milton. we're in his
debt. Oh, mother, Il love him So.
and Darice buried her head in her
mothers lap.
Love who," said a voice, and
Darice flew TO Millions arms as
Sadie, her eyes misty. left the
room.
THE TNO
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

4 They had 10 be so careful In pub
lie. II was hard not to let the
world know they loved each other
but not yet. the public still thought
Milton a white man.
"wait until this trial Is over
Milton grumbled. IN shout II
from the house tops"
AS Milton entered the court
room one morning. he was con-
scious Of something wrong. dif-
ference. Perhaps Il was the smirk-
Ing smile on Ames kennedy's face
A sort OF a cat that has eaten the
canary smile" Milton whispered TO
Darice.
Kennedy looks almost happy
today Tie looks TOO pleased 10 suit
me and Milton went over his notes
carefully. checked up on his wit
nesses.
Il wonder II there's a slip up
somewhere worried Milton, He
had pinned to rest his case. and
alreak his plea to the jury was
prepared. the notes in his brief
case. He studied them as he
watched The grin on the prosecu-
tors face.
Milton was sure Kennedy had
an ace up his sleeve when he re-
quested Darice's return 10 the
stand.
He was boiling with rage as he
saw Kennedy look az Darice. his
eyes rowing over her graceful H.
cure.
Darice was again sworn In, she
showed her surprise at the smirk
the prosecutor gave her
Miss Foster he began. be-
lieved you are engaged
Then Milton knew what was COM
ing. He jumped to his feet. "Ir-
relavent", be addressed the judge.
a keen eyed man with shock OF
black hair that rose from his head
in full pompador.
Miss Fosters private life is
not important to this case
1T happens TO be important TO
the prosecution Ames Kennedy
said sharply.
objection over ruled" said the
judge.
You're engaged. Miss Foster"
Ames again gave Darice that look
that made Milton burn with anger.
Darice glanced at Milton as II ask
ing him what TO do.
Millions face was pale. he squar-
ed his shoulders and nodded TO
Darice. the court room was tense
looking for unexpected Develop
ments.
Yes. I'm engaged 10 be marri-
ed
NAV | ask the name OF your
fiance?" he inquired smoothly
Again Darices eyes went to
Milton--and then Milton smiled as
he stepped up near the witness
chair.
Il believe I'd like 10 answer
that question said Milton.
miss Foster is my--fiancee-~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

ment that accompanied his AN
nouncement OF support" OF Johnny
Smith Is bedecked with crude imi-
tations fashioned from bits OF
broken brown beer bottles. Once
in his statement he says:
my support has been sought by
all the candidates for the msyoral-
ty. and have avoided a personal
conference with ALL OF THEM so
that / would have an unbiased
mind to study the attitude and ell
ection possibilities OF all of them"
AS fast as Senator Diggs prepar-
ed one paragraph OF his statement
he must have gone on to the next,
carrying with him no thought
(perhaps no realization) of the
thought he had expressed in the
previous one, for toward the close
Of his statement he let's the cat
out OF the bag by saying:
After careful deliberation, AND
MY CONFERENCE WITH JOHN
w. SMITH, l am calling upon my
friends to stand united behind me.
Remember now, In one breath
Senator Diggs says he avoided a
personal conference with all Of
them" then he says. after my
conference with John w. Smith.
Maybe Senator Diggs avoided a
personal conference with only the
candidates who can be counted
upon TO treat the Negro as ali
citizens OF Detroit should be
treated, regardless OF race. color
or creed" That's probably why he
avoided calling upon Richard W.
Reading who has an unassailable
record az regards the treatment
and consideration OF the Negro Of
Detroit.
And considering that Senator
Diggs did have conference with
John w. Smith The can at least
be right on one score, he either
did or didn't, how In Heavens
name could he arrive at the con-
clusion that Johnny Smith has
by far the best attitude toward the
Negroes, after my conference
with fhim)." Thousands Of Detroit
Negroes know Of Mr.. Smiths
qualifications. or lack OF the same.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

". VI. WI would like 10 know
II my son would stand better
chance In New York than he would
In California getting a break In
his line OF worki
Ans: Send him TO New York
for he needs actual experience on
the stage before his fondest dreams
come to pass. He has excellent
training and his unusual
vocal ability will no doubt
make ii easy for him to get work
II he can get an interview. Try
the amateur program you have in
mind.
VI. l.. G.-Please answer Just as
soon as you can. When will the
man l love marry met
Ans: There seems to be some
doubt in your lovers" mind as
to whether he is sincerely In love
with you. Therefore do not de-
pend on getting married In the
immediate future but do give him
a little competition as It will
make him take new interest in
you.
y. c. PLEASE tell me how
much money will l get from the
property that I have In Oklahoma
Ans This property will be sold
anytime this year. When you do
sell. demand a good price for 1t
as the property is located in a
desirable place and II you will in
sist you can get a nice sum for
the place.
II. d. A.-Tell me II my wife has
got me tied up and can't get
away from her at all this year!
Ans: You don't dare. f. for you
surely know what to expect II you
did leave her. No. there isn't
anyway for her to keep you with
her II you didn't wish to stay and
she has nothing to do with your
not wanting TO leave. You love
your wife and II is love and res
pect that keeps you close to her.
Z. R-Will l make q good mo.
Their! Tell me why my friend
won't let me know where he llvesi
Ans: Certainly you would make
a good mother when Good Lord
blesses you with youngster but
this is just another thing for you
to look forward to in the distant
future. Your boy friend has rea-
sons for keeping his home a Sc
cret. don't put too much faith
in what he tells you as he only
means about half OF what he says.
A. VI. P.--WilI I take the trip
that l have plannedl
Ans: Not unless you get out
and get busy and make some mon
ey. This trip will cost you just
about twice as much as you have
allowed yourself TO make 1t and
don't leave until you get more
money.
L. A. T.-Aw I the boy's only
one that ] go with and does he In
tend 10 marry mel
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

Once again political propaganda
lists are believing superlatives.
Sound trucks are heard advising us
TO save our city by voting for So
and-so who has suddenly receiv-
ed divine powers and will lead US
to the promised land. Before this
halo has entirely obstructed our
vision let us review the situation
in the present Mayoralty race.
AS members OF the colored race.
the issues OF paramount import
ance In this campaign are the
housing situation. labor unions,
and an executive who will give
our people just representation In
the various departments OF civic
government. Judging the can
didates by past performances. our
conclusions are as follows: one OF
the present candidates, a former
Mayor, Is basing his campaign on
the Improvement OF our housing
problem. however a few years ago
when asked to speak In behalf Of
Negroes living in so-called ex-
elusive white neighborhoods he
declared that We should be salts
fled with our own districts. An
other OF the candidates. former
state official. didn't consider our
vote of enough importance to APP
point colored assistant until
three months before leaving Of
flee.
Admitting that no one man can
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

Ans: You are his "only one" on
your side OF thescity +. but there
are several others who think just
like you do at various other points
In your city. He Is out for a good
time and don't think for one min
ute that he would marry you or
anyone else.
E. VI. IL would like TO know
II l will he able to 20 to visit my
grandmother this summerl
Ans: Not this summer. school
time Is too close to make arrange
ments TO take a trip to visit your
grandmother. so make your plans
to return to school and try to
take the trip next year.
L. CT know orchestra boys
don't mean girls good but seems
like I can't leave them alone. VIII l
ever meet one that will return to
met
Ans: Why worry your little
head about boys. j. you need TO 60
TO school and forget them for at
least another two years. There
isn't anything wrong with boys
who play in orchestra's. Their
private lives can't be their own
while they follow an orchestra.
Marriage will come later on in
life.
L. V. A.-Does the man I go
with care for me and will HIS wife
ever see us togetherl
Ans: Pray that she doesn't for
there will be some hair pulling and
general "low-down-row' II she
does. No. the man doesn't
love you and you are just asking
for trouble II you continue to keep
company with him.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18

without having 10 have confer
ence. with him.
When Johnny Smith was post
master, Negroes were taken into
the post office service here be-
cause the pay was low and white
applications were few and far be-
tween. When Smith was Mayor,
Negroes got job toting garbage
because the white applications
were few or far between-of be-
cause there we're no applications.
ABORTION OF the Negro population
OF Detroit like Senator Diggs' Of
fetal representation OF their group.
but since his announcement OF
support FEW can place faith In his
political accume. nor follow his
dictates In the present mayoraIty
race.
Senator Diggs' experience In the
undertaking business should quail
lily him to distinguish between
the quick and the dead. He
surely knows how to embalm a
political corpse. He certainly has
accomplished splendid task along
that line In awakening Negro
memories OF how John W. Smith
treated our people whes he WAS
Mayor.
Undertaken Digs could we'll
have ended his announcement Of
support by the familiar notice one
SO often sees appended to a pub
lished death notice, Funeral ar
rangements will be announced lat
err"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
FLAY Sc N.
DICGS' AID
TO SMITH
(By CLAUD HARVARD
2i26 Mead 81.

When State Senator Charles C..
Diggs announced his present sup
port OF John W. Smith for Mayor
OF Detroit. he either did so In ig-
norance OF Mr.. Smiths treatment
OF the Detroit Negro when Mr..
Smith was Mayor OF Detroit. some
years ago. or else he die so in d.
rect disregard OF that fact. In Ell
Their event. such an action on the
part OF Senator Diggs cannot have
the force and effect that evident
ly was contemplated.
The Negro Of Detroit knows full
well how, during Mayor Smiths
tenure OF office. scores OF Negroes
were shot down upon the streets
OF Detroit by the police, how our
women were mistreated. and how
one died from wounds she receiy-
ed when an officer shot at
truck In which she was riding.
She was an expectant mother.
Never in the history OF Detroit
was such black mark OF brutali-
~ written on the pages Of the an
nails OF our city.
1t Is passing strange that Sena-
tor Diggs' ears do not ring with
Mayor Smiths order to the police:
Shoot first and ask questions az
forwards"
And surely Senator Diggs must
remember that II was during May
or Smiths reign OF office land
reign OF terror that additional
members OF the police department
were recruited from south OF the
Mason-Dixon line" because they
know how to handle the CoIored
people OF Detroit"
Senator Diggs says: I'VE have at
last come TO a time that have
longed for in the City OF Detroit
time when someone Is able to get
an honest and satisfactory agree
ment for the race from men aspir-
Ing for fhe probably means tor
public office---an agreement which
they must carry out after cleo
ton"
On that score. heartily agree
with Senator Diggs. We do need
a man that will have those quail.
ncations, and that man Ia none
other than Richard w. Reading.
our present City Clerk. who Is n
candidate for Mayor Of Detroi,
along with Mr. Smith.
Richard w Reading has never
had any part in the brutality vis-
tied upon the Negro OF Detroit
Quite TO the contrary. he has AL
ways been friend OF The Detroi,
Negro. He has added TO his osf,-
cial staff, men and women alike.
ne has placed hundreds Of them nm.
on the election boards in the com
=
munities where they mos, reside
And speaking OF places WHARF
they most reside. wonder 4,
Senator Digs remembers when
our beloved Doctor o. VI. swes,
was having his troubles over
place OF residence and when Nav.
or Smith expressed the sen,imsn,
that Negroes had no business g.
white districts. Senator Die.
should find II well worth his ,,ms
o stop and consider a bit Of ths
liter history that has been MAD
Detroit when and where ,hs
egro has been most concerrsd
istory made when Johnny smith
as Mayor.
" there be anything 10 the sav.
& Consistency. Thou ar, =
Jewell then Senator nIge., 49,.