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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09
FORMER SLAVE
REACHES IFS
Fought Yankees In
The Civil War

Brownsville. ex.-(ANP)-A ma
tive African and an ex-slave who
was 40 years old when the Civil
War began and fought for the Con-
federacy in his masters place and
who, according to authentic docu-
ments. is approximately 125 years
old, Is believed to be the Oldest
person in the South TO receive so
clal Security benefits.
According to records of the So.
cial Security board. this aged maj,
Jim Johnson. spent more than
third Of his life in slavery and wa.
sold four times. Because there wa.
little compulsory birth registration
before 1872, two Brownsville citi,
zens were required to sign affiGa
Wits in which they said he had been
known TO them for the past so yrs
and when they first saw him he ar.
peared to be about 70.
sold At Auction
al koNt' tutSt NillLtub sam
Johnson children were grown anG
married with children of their own
For the past 65 years he has lived
on Haywood county farm in d
cabin he built himself His great
age was supported by still other
documents case workers found.
Johnson's first master. he said
was man named Witherspoon
who sold him at auction to a Mr.
Miller. When nearly grown he be
came the property of Daniel Camp
bell and drove stage coach for
him
The Civil war broke out 25 yea s
later and Johnson. huge and strong
and around 40 years old. returned
home TO look after the place while
his master fought the Yankees. A
year later he served in the Reb Il
army as substitute for his mas
ter
When freedom was declared In
1863, Johnson left his master and
set out for Tennessee. taking 20
colored families with him, and mis-
wife bore him several children. Az
ter his first wife's death: he mar
ried Alberta Hawthorne. Johnson
said he was 81 when he married
for the third time and that one son.
now 81. was then born. He says
also he has cut his third set OF
teeth.
His eyesight is failing at last and
he seldom goes far from his home,
although he insists he can see a
little better every day. He tells
time by the sun. rarely missing II
more than few minutes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09
FINE FOR KIDNEY
AND BLADDER
WEAKNESS
STOP GETTING UP
NIGHTS LOOK AND FEEL
YOUNGER

Keep your kidneys free from
waste matter, poisons and acid,
and put healthy activity into kid
neys and bladder and you'll live a
healthier. happier and longer life.
One most efficient and harmless
way to do this is to get from your
druggist 35-cent box OF Gold
Medal Harlem Oil Capsules and
take them as directed-the swift
results will surprise you.
Besides getting up nights. some
symptoms OF kidney trouble are
backache. moist palms, leg cramps.
and puffy eyes. II you want real
results. be sure to get GOLD MED
Al~-the original and genuine
grand kidney stimulant and diu-
retic-right from Harlem In Hol-
land. Give your kidneys a good
cleaning once in a while Adv.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09
NEW COURT OF
|CALANTHE In
RIVER ROUGE
Set Goal At Hundred
New Members BY
Next Year

The wheel OF progress in The
knights OF Pythias and the Court
" calanthe is AT its height with
100 new members as our goal 10
help entertain the Supreme Lodge
here In 1899.
The Crane Worthy COUNCILLOR.
Mrs. Lena L. Holmes. OF Albion
and her staff OF officers accompan-
led by the grand Chancellor. Sir
] viii Cooper organized new
Court OF Calanthe IL River Rouge.
Michigan Friday night March 18th
at the AME Church pastored ny
Rev G. w Baber. Sr
The following grand court OFF,
GERS were present. Mrs L. l.. Hol-
mes G. w. G. Mrs Matte Gray. G..
w Ink Mrs Laura Owens. G W
O.. Mrs. Marguerite Ireland q. w.
S. D. Mrs Isabella Dixon. G. W
Cond Mrs. Marie Warren. G K OF
Deeds. and Mrs Ella 5. Lee. C
trustee. Mrs Birdie Wilson and Sir
NJ b Warren
Mrs Ida Adams was elected
worthy councillor with all appli.
cants present giving indications
that there will be great increase In
membership as soon as their pre-
sent plans are completed
The following night banquet
IN honor of the grand court off,
GERS was given at the Union Bap-
list Church, pastored by the Rev.
Mr. Copland-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09
MY 1885 AsTRoLocY READINGS ARE NOW READ

gets the best OF medical care and
he will get over his present
trouble
ii. X. P.-Do you think the mistake
| made Saturda, night will sep
arate husband and me-.
Ans Your husband is brave
man is biz enough 10 overlook a
lot OF things. II you viii refrain
from such in the future and do
the right thing honestly feel
that he will forgive
L. Rs II likely that I VIII get
this job that have applied for
and would like Il.
Ans Like il IL would he a
snap The people are well able TO
pay you just as much or more
than you were making in the hotel
and the work and responsibility
will be less on your shoulders
Take the job for you will have il
offered you
X. W. tt would like yer,
much TO marry and wonder ii the
girl loves me well enough to wait
for me-
Ans Ii she loves you at all
she will wait provided II isn't too
long You need to try to find a
good paying job and decide
right now on the type OF work you
wish 10 follow and make il pro
fession A marriage Is indicated
within the next three years
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09
REPORT SHOWS
AUTO CLUB Is.
GOING UPWARD
USNAC Observes Its
Tenth Birthday
Celebration

The United States National Al.
tomobile Club celebrated it's tenth
anniversary. Tuesday evening
March 20. at a luncheon held at the
Lucy Thurman Y. w. C. A. Attor-
ney p. r. Piper. president OF the
club, acted as chairman.
/ The guest speaker for the even
Ing was W b. Bachman. director
of membership OF the Detroit Au-
tomobile Club His remarks were
both encouraging and inspiring 10
those present
senator Dlggs Speaks
Other speakers included Sena-
tor Charles C. Digs. G. +. Jack
son II f. Johnson. A. l.. Johnson
Mrs. Carrie Riley. andn r. G.
Schuster. general manager of the
club.
In his talk, Mr. Schuster gave a
brief report OF the steady increase
OF the clubs membership and bust
ness in general. from its organiza-
ton in 1923. up to the present
time
Among others present at the af-
fair included Mrs. II. CAN'T, Miss
II Lawson, Mrs. y. vignale. Of
flee secretary; Messrs w Good
son. n. Frazier. John c. Dancy,
James Hays. Roy Morton. Attor-
ncy William Golden. w. C. Matney.
V. A Bristol. treasurer: Fred A.
Allen. DR.. ii T.. Simms and DR.. j.
J McClendon, secretary
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09
By Ben Mecker

Hon. Earl h. MOsier. associate in
instruction and curriculum OF the
Michigan Department OF Public In
struction, following a recent visit
to Miller High School. wrote a
splendid letter praisIng the work
Of this school. Principal Burns and
his entire staff should feel justly
proud that their school was singled
out as the object OF these fine
comments.
Progressive education Of the type
that Mr.. MosieA declares to exist
at Miller, can be productive only OF
good for the community. the city,
and the country. Particularly graft
flying is the approval OF Mr.. Burn s
Committee On Youth Poblems
which is acquiring a store OF in
valuable information. through the
cooperation Of various municipal
and private organizations. Mr.
Mosier's letter reads as follows:
Mr.. Charles G. Burns. Principal
Sidney d. Miller High School
1922 Dubois Street
Detroit, Michigan
Dear Mr.. Burns:
Sidney d. Miller High School
presents an interesting school en-
vironment to a visitor who has not
had the privilege TO explore its
general organization and facilities
on a previous occasion. One is i'm
pressed by the apparen degree OF
student attainment In realms OF
the fine arts. A specific illustration
of this feature was the type OF ac-
tivity being directed In an art class.
The portrayal Of natural situations
and common experiences In daily
living indicates that to these stu
dents the artistic In every day liv-
ing Is being realistically expert
enced. AS specific example, | re-
fer to the painting Of Hastings
Street.
During my visit noted mum
Der of other interesting situations
some of which shall refer to
briefly:
"A. Fine Arts; II was gratifying
to find so many students partici-
pating in sketching and painting
I detected an air of enthusiasm,
interest. and individuality In the
type OF work that was being done
Never before do remember hay-
ing visited a school in which SO
many groups OF students were re-
hearsIng together and acquiring
skill In playing musical instru-
ments. The performance OF the
trumpet and drum corps Is an IL
IustratIon of what groups may at
tain through conscientious effort
"B. Library; The plan whereby
the library facilities are being I'M
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09

A. n. S--Will I ever be able 10
go back 10 my place OF birth as
so desirel
Ans: A very pleasant trip Is a
head for you but not anytime soon.
Why don't you begin savings
account just for this vacation and
you will be able TO take II in a.
mother year.
l.. j. F.-What should 1 do about
my future! Does the young man
who constantly fills my thoughts
III Into II and should l carry out
the plans | have In mind! j.. i.
Ans; This young man will play
quite an important part in your
life for the next few months But
II you are contemplating an early
marriage with him you will be
disappointed for he doesn't have
this in mind. Think matters over
again before carrying out your
plans.
Ell. W. l am going with d.
,orced man and l want 70 know II
am doing right by waiting for
him!
Ans Indeed you aren't You
don't love this man and you know
perfectly we'll that he still has his
mind on his ex-wife so don't waste
you time on him altogether. Your
next husband will be someone
whom you haven't as yet met.
BJ.F.-Tell me II this affection
was put on me by someone
Should l take an apartment or live
with my sister!
Ans: Your physical defect was
not the work Of anyone - II Is
very unfortunate that you are az
fected but make the most of II
and remain cheerful. II your hus-
band prefers to live with you a.
lone then take an apartment 80.
otherwise your sister will be com
pany for you.
d. l.. S.-Should 1 quit my has
bandl He Is dlsagreeable and dis
honest and believe he Is only
trying to use me. 49,. . 49,. -.
Ans: When a woman loses re,
spect for her husband =. ther
all the love she has for him van.
ishes. II you cannot force yourself
to respect him then l am afraid
that you and he will not have any
thing at all In common.
4. S.--Sometlme ago my man
friend took sick and we have had
several doctors with him and he
hasn't improved. l am beginning to
think he has been hurt. What do
you Think
Ans: He doesn't react 10 treat
ment as rapidly as you want him
TO. but you may as we'll relieve
your mind Of his being hurt, for
he HASN'T Continue to see that he
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09

proved consistently should effect
considerable interest in exploratory
reading. The stimulation of recrea-
tional reading and the skillful gui-
dance of these group interests
merit continued efforts OF the en-
tire teaching staff was impress
ed by the survey of outide reading
experiences OF families which the
Miller High School serves. These
findings are significant in terms Of
what the school may do to asst
the pupil clientele in improving It's
tastes In these areas.
&C. Teaching Staff: You have
been fortunate in securing an in
telligent and conscientious group
OF teachers for the Sidney D.Miller
School. 1t would seem that these
teachers do possess a number OF
desirable qualities that might dis
tinguish them from other groups.
Surely much has been done TO
guide the students in adopting de-
sirable patterns Of living as a USE
full and more intelligent citizen.
ID. Industrial Arts: The plan of
assigning groups Of students to a
specific teacher for limited por-
ton OF the day merits common
daiion. One assumes a teacher may
serve the group much more effec-
lively for he Is able TO study the
individual student during the long
er period Of association
az. Study Of the Individual Stu
dent The planning for individual
and group development Is basic.
There were numerous occasions In
which the visitor noted real prob
lens and specific pupil-teacher ac-
tivity being subjected to the indi-
yidual case study technique. Much
good should result from this meth
cd OF assisting students to solve
their own every day problem.
IF Coordination II was inter-
esting to learn that group plan
ming is prevalent among teachers
This type Of activity does elimi-
nate much overlapping Of curricu-
lum content and provides more
unified program for the entire
school The coordination OF depart
ment programs and activities APP
pears to have definite place In a
functional organization.
&C. Non-school Youth. The non
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-04-09

Roanoke. va.--(ANP)-Omega
Zeta Chapter OF the zeta Phi Beta
sorority was set up In this city Ia u
weekend as the first Greek letter
chapter ever organized here. Esth-
ef Peyton. Washington. ID. c. mid
die Atlantic regional director, as
sisted by velma Coppage. state de-
putty OF virginia, and Carrie Niche
basileus, Tau zcta chapter. omar
lottesville, Va, conducted the In
stalIation.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

Controller Sherwood l.. Rowland is golng to pay the truckers who haven't received their wages for as much as ten weeks time. This was the development following the visit yesterday to the controller of three members Of Q committee from the board of public works, who were committed Co the requirement. that the truckmen Do paid and promptly.
 The controller, according to rec port following the lengthy meeting in his ofiace late yesterday, claimed that transfers were not made In time Co allow payment of some Of the truckers.
 Purcell Checked
 This, however, was contrary Co the report of his accountant, James P. Purcell, who told the board of finance two weeks ago today, that the truckers 'were being paid" ex- cept in perhaps one instance"
 A delegation of 90 truckers ape peared before the board of public works Tuesday night to inform tho board that they had not been paid since August, some of them not for ten weeks.
 They related the hardship iIn- posed by this delay of their pay checks and said that the superin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Truckers To Receive
 Long Over-D Due Checks
Controller Rowland Promises to Meet Clty's 0bliga'
 lions Without Further Iay-ExplanatiOns Differ

tenelent of streets, Thomas '. Flena- inr. had informed them that tha transfers had been made providing money for their wages. This proved to be tho case yesterday when the controller reported that there was n free balance in excess of @ib,OOu for street truck hire. There vera other appropriations made by the board of finance and the aldermen ko other items for different classia- cations of truck hire. sewer and such.
 This was the second time within. few months that tho truckers have appeared in complaint over not re- oeivlnR their due money over long periods, causing them to Do unable to pay their bills, buy fuel 70 con- tinue their trucking, even exhaust" ing their credit for food and coin- modltles, they related.
 The board of finance In tho earlier instance had ordered the controller to see that the men were paid not less frequently than every two weeks This he agreed to do.
 Must Be Paid
 At the board of finance meeting this afternoon 1t is expected that the controller will he asked why his accountant told the board two weeks ago that the men were being paid. 1t is anticipated by sCuie board members that Purcell will claim that transfers were not made Tn time.
 But the committee from the board of public works, Commissioners James A. phelan, Robert McCor' mack and Albert Loefflor, agreed to- day that the board Is anxious only to sec that tho men get their motley, And the controller has agreed that the amounts due, aggregAting Q number of thousands of dollars, will be submitted to the finance board today,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Santa Maria

Mrs. Mary o'Rourke was chosen regent ct the annual meeting of Santa Maria circle, Daughters of Isabella, last night at Hibernian hall, succeeding Mrs. Margaret 0reaney. Rev. Francis M. O'shea, pastor of the church of the fln- Inaculate Conception, was chosen circle chaplain.
 Others elected were: Vice re- gent, Miss Helen Quilter; recofd- ing secretary, Mrs. Marion Miller; financial secretary, Miss Mildred Mc0overn; treasurer, Miss Mar jorie Quilter; custodian, Mrs. Ag- nes Prculx; monitor, Mrs. Dor. othy Dunn; chancellor, Mrs. Julia Delaney; inside guard, Mrs. Marie Deckley; outside guard, Mrs. Irene Dutil; scribe, Miss Margaret Fra- geau; organist, Mrs. Lydia Ayotte; trustees, Miss Etta Kelly, Mrs. Margaret Candy and Mrs. Mary Altman.
 The group voted to send . letter to the federal communications commission to protest the reported denial of three national broads casting chains to allow Rev. Charles Coughiin to broadcast on Q national hookup. Copies will be sent to Connecticut congressman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
OBITUARY

WALKER-Peter T. Walker. 02, Of 2se North Main street, caretaker oi tho building at that address, died last evening ct st. Mary's hospital after long Illness. He had been 6 resident of Waterbury for i7 years, coming here from Ridgefield, where he lived the greater part of his lie,
 He Is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frank Murphy of this city and Mrs. Julia daffney, of Bridgeport; and several nieees and nephewg.
 The body was taken to the Arthur ]. Lunny funeral home, 20 Central avenue, from where tho funeral will be held Saturday morning, to the Immaculate Conception Churc h whore c mass of requiem will be cele- brated ct time to be announced later. Burial will Do in Ridgfield cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home this evening and toe morrow afternoon and evening.
 CORNERS -- Mary D. Corners, widow of Thomas Corners, died this morning ct the homo of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Prank Biacker, Of o0 Bea- con street. She was born in this city, May 6. 1856. the daughter of John and Mary Kilmartin Sears, pioneer Irish Catholic residents of the city. Mrs. Corners made her home in this city all of her life and had always resided in the North End section where she had Q host of friends. She had been Q neni- Der of St. Thomas Church since it's organization.
 Besides Mss. Blaeker, she is sur- vived by two brothers, John and Robert Sears of this city.
 The funeral will Dc held from the Mulvilie Funeral Home, 270 West Main street on Saturday morning at e:i5 o'clock to St. Thomas Church where c solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated ct 10 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call ct the funeral home this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Cooney Scores BdIdtUin As
 Roraback-Machine 'sStooge"

social legislation under tho lead. ershlp of Governor Cross, and who also, to be sure, furnish the war chest, the campaign funds for tho Republican party, demanded a man of proven regularity mot e man of Independent judgment, but someone who was . throwbaok to the old days, and being familiar with the reactionary record of the candidates, with one voice they, too, cried; "0ive us Baldwin and
 McConaughy."
 Baldwin is their candidate, the apostle of reaction, the strong ma- chine man, the pillar of conserv. atism, the opponent of all liberal measures, the man who was wil- ing to overthrow the verdict of the people and deprive Governor Gross of his powers as governor, the man who had served the old regime long and faithfully, the man who would not alienate those who contribute to the Republican party. Their candidate iS Ray inond E. Baldwin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
MAYOR TO HOLD
 | FLOOD MEETING
Riverside Group, Works Board 10 Study River
 Menace

What to do about the flood threat of the Naugatuck river will Do gen- eral subject of Q special meeting Of Mayor Frank Hayes with the board Of public works and Q delegation of residents and property owners on Riverside street ct Q o'clock to- night at City Hall.
 Actually, the meeting will be on adjourned session of the public works board, adjourned after the Tuesday night report of City En- gineer Charles A. Root that eBS6,- 7TB would Do required to provide the protection asked by the Riverside Street delegation. The city en- glneer's report was to the effect that widening of the river channel i changing the course, paving of the river bed, and Q number Of other expensive matters would be requisite to permanent protection of the area from flood waters.
 Some of the delegation took issue with tho estimate. Then the ad- journed meeting was called to con- sider what can be done In the way of providing temporary relief of the situation anent tho winter and spring precipitations, the flood mem acc of early next year.
 Reports on damage done showed that many thousands of dollarS' los was sustained by the property owners. Further, 1t was remarked that tenants have been moving ouI of the section since the instance oi every successive flood creates pro. portionately greater damage aSit provides enlarged threat of property even lives, of the ib0 families In thu section along the river.
 While dredging to deepen tht river channel and removal of oo' structing debris from bridges formet suggestion of some os the deiega' ton, the engineers department pointed out that this program wouie not provide permanent relief, tha' the condition would remain threat until more comprehe measures were undertaken.
 The program, apparently, will b' part of some WPA project when thu city can find adequate funds ts share the costs, provide the mater ials, and such.
 The works board also Is expected to approve bills and among thess will be, 1t Is expected, some calling for payment of c score of truckeri who complained that Controller Sherwood L. Rowland had not paie them for as long as ten weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Venue Question
 Trial Obstacle

It become apparent today, as no ruling waa filed on Che mO~ tlon eE Special RrOsecuior Hugh Na. AlcoFn for change Of venue ln Che municipal conspiracy case, that the ruling would nOt De filed before next week. Judge Earnest Q. Simpson iB consld- erlng Che matter.
 The question Of venue h Che trial is apparently Che only Ob- aaaclo Co m immediate trial fer Mayor Frank Hayes and Che other % defendants.
 Defense counsel would he eat- isiled with . transfer Co New Haven ie any transfer must be made. They object strenuously, however, Co taking Che case out of New Haven county.