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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-22
L.angston Hughes
Sails For Peace
Farley In Paris

NEW YORK, July 10 -eCNA -
Langston Hughes sailed this week on
the s. s. Normandie on delegatloh
to attend two important conferences
to be held in Paris, July % and "a.
The delegation included Theodore
Dresser and the Rev. Herman y.
Reissig. executive secretary OF the
Medical Bureau and North American
Committee to Aid Spanish Democ-
racy. i,
The first conference will pc an
International Peace Conference With
dalaoates from d score OF countries
representing trade unions, religious
groups. universities and peace orga-
nizations. The conference will con-
slider the international situation with
emphasis on Spain, Ethiopia, China
and Czechoslovakia.
The second parley will be an In.
ternational Relief Conference for
aid to Republican Spain under the
general direction of the Internati-
soral Coordination Committee and
ssse Central Sanisasre Inbesnationale.
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OPEN LETTER
Dayton, Ohio,
July 20. 1898.

To His Honor,
The Director of Public Safety,
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio.
Dear Mr.. Yendes:
Doubtless you are aware of the
seriousness which arises out of the
very regrettable yet ruthless killing
of one, q Negro, namely, Jack
Francis in the City of Dayton, on
the 10th day Of July, 1888, and in
that your Office is responsible for
the safety, peace and justice of, and
to all citizens Of our city. And,
Whereas, this uncalled for act, one
Of the most outrageous and afro
cious murders to occur in the City
of Dayton, and whereas, we are in
possession of all the facts in this
and other acts Of similar nature.
committed with intent to kill BY IN
officer under your jurisa .ctio.i,
namely, Officer G. Baumgardner,
and whereas, this act was &c iberate,
cowardly and unjustifiable murder.
Resolved, we, therefore. demand
the dismissal Of officer G. Baum
gardner from the Police Department
Of the City and that he be brought
to justice for his act in disturb
ance of the peace and safety of the
citizens of Dayton by violating the
purpose of all law, and his oath as
a guardian of the Peace.
Done by the Brotherhood Of
, Bethel Baptist Church, this 10Th
day of July, 1888.
(Signed)
Frank r. Reynolds, Pres,
VIM. Williams, Sec'y.
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BAUMGARDNER

Continued from page one)
OF a defense fund, which now has
$119.
Reports from Nicholas Nolan,
county prosecutor and S. Z. Yendes,
director Of safety are expected this
week. Mr. Yendes stated Monday
that he had ordered the chief Of
police to make an investigation but
that he had not received a report
of his findings. Mr.. Nolan stated
Monday that later in the week he
would report to the NAACP as to
whether he would prosecute Baum
gardner.
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F [ AS H
ANNOUNCEMENT

After a very lengthy discussion
the Council of the Dayton Youth
Movement decided not to have one
monthly meeting during the summer
months but to have meeting eyery
two weeks.
At the meeting Of June 29th the
movement decided to have one meet
ing monthly but since that time it
has been the concensus of opinion
that interest might wane and many
other reasons. After reconsidering
in the meeting of the Council Tues
day, and having the advantages list
ed the above agreement was decided
to be wiser than one meeting a
month.
SO instead of the last Wednesday
in the month, the Dayton Youth
Movement again opens its portals to
the public, July 13 and every other
Wednesday following throughout the
summer months. Then the regular
weekly meetings will be resumed
sometime in September.
We, the Dayton Youth Movement
wish to inform the public that our
membership drive is progressing. We
would appreciate the support Of
each and every individual by his se-
curing a membership to the Dayton
Youth Movement.
We wish to express our thanks to
every one that has contributed
lunches for the pickets. The pick
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-07-22
EDIT OR S
MAIL BAG
To The Editor,
The Dayton Forum,
414 West Fifth Street,
Dayton, Ohio.
Dear Sir:

When the Court adjourned one
day last week one Of Judge eBen,'
Pfetferle's friends IS alleged 60 have
SAID, Judge, you sure ripped your
britehes that time The Judge had
just found Messrs. Elvah Caliman
and Harry Woods guilty Of assault
and battery when they applied for
two tickets to the RKO Palace the
atre. AS terms Of probation he or
defed the two men to stay away
from the Palace theatre for two
years.
This morning | heard Atty. Ben
lamin I, Hughes present an excel
lent and masterful argument on j
motion for new trial. Remember
ing the courts attitude in the orig
inal trial, we were not surprised
that the motion was overruled; but
we feel that decent respect should
be paid all parties who bring mat
ters before the bar Of justice foS
ADJUDICATION. Judge pfeferle refer
red to Mr. Caliman and Mr.. Woods
as boys" repeatedly and his decis-
ion in the case carries the same
reference. The height of impro-
priety was assumed by the Judge
when in open court he referred
time and time again to Atty. B. +.
Hughes as Ben. We know that
the ordinary decency in the sanctity
of a courtroom displaces such COM
mon paflance
Because | am not an attorney |
shall not endeayor to speak of the
correctness of The courts rulings
but as a layman | found them to be
obviously and distinctly unfair in
many instances.
Atty Hughes made an excellent
presentation Of the case We are
also fortunate that we have the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment Of Colored People to prepare
a record of the attitudes Of our
public officials in matters of this
kind. Negroes in particular and the
better thinking citizens Of Columbus
must remember Judge Pfetferle
when he comes up for reelection m
three years. Last year he carried
colored precincts by ratio Of 70
j. We must defeat him when he
runs again.
Very truly,
Mayme G. Artis,
834 Hamilton Avenue; =.
Thelma Jackson,
815 East Long Street.
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7 z A TUR Z 5
RESENTS
ARTICLE BY
MRS. HUBBARD

Every Negro organization IN
Hamilton county Of any consequence
was deeply affected and read with
regrets, the article appearing in a
Cincinnati daily paper under the
directions of Mrs. Marion Hubbard.
1t is unanimously agreed among
the various organizations to be the
first and only unfair tactics used by
any of our group.
Contrary to Mrs. Hubbard's dark
picture of Negroes in politics. the
true story is that Negro organiza-
tions are more united than ever
IN the history of Hamilton county
politics. Mrs. Hubbard has repeat
edly united herself with every major
political move among Negroes for
the sole purpose, it is alleged, Of
being as destructive to those orga-
nizations as possible.
She seems to cherish the dream,
that she someday will have the
whole of the political situation in
her own possession.
Mrs. Hubbard attended the Ohio
State Democratic League conven-
tion at Cleveland and was the only
member present to attempt and car
ried out hostile tactics. But the
body gracefully swept her off the
floor
Before attending the convention
she stated her only interest there
was to collect campaign material.
Following the convention she again
received an invitation to attend
pep meeting in Columbus where
many League members and mem
bers Of various Cincinnati organi-
cations were present.
At the beginning Of this meeting
she attempted to stop any endorse
ment for Dayey, but the tide swept
her into the enthusiastic part Of the
meeting which was all for Davey.
just before this meeting was adj
journed she made the only motion
The motion was, that everyone pres
ent give a rising vote Of thanks for
The wonderful meeting and dinner
that was held. Mrs. Hubbard again
shows the like of gratitude in her
attack on Governor Davey in that
she states the Negro voter has tired
Of the Governors promises. No
doubt she has lost sight Of the fact
that she enjoyed job IN the old
age pension department under Gov
ernor Davey.
Shortly after receiving her ap-
pointment she started her double
crossing career.
1t is alleged that Mrs. Hubbard
got into the u. S. Marshall's Office
as a deputy clerk by double crossing
her friends and coworkers, stating
that she would use her influence to
help them. While on the other hand
she was using every effort in her
own behalf, and through unfair
bargaining she secured the position.
The position that was open called
for man. 1t was deputy field
marshall, which was previously held
by a man and carried higher sal
ary than deputy clerk, thus Mrs
Hubbard deprecated the appoint
ment and jeopardized the job in the
division of the aid for the aged
Mrs. Hubbard stated that she was
known throughout the state, but did
not state that it is becoming gen
orally known that she is trouble
maker and is doing much towards
making women objectiable in pol
itics.
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isle avenue and Ike Penny, charging
them with robbery of $3.50. When
returning from the police station
after swearing out the warrants
Daniels met Wynn who attacked
him. During the battle Daniels was
cut on the nose and Wynn was fa-
tally stabbed in the chest, dying an
hour later. Both men had police
records. \
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citing is still in progress and we are
asking everyone who possibly can to
donate lunches in the future for this
endeavor. Those persons wishing to
do SO please inform Miss Adele
Brown by calling Adams 5538 or
drop a card to Edwin Buckner at
1929 w. First street.
EDWIN BUCKNER, Pres.
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SNOW AND ICE
SERVICE SUN.

CINCINNATI - The spectacular
Snow and Ice entertainment will be
held at Emery Auditorium Sunday,
July ID at 8.15 p. m. Don't miss
this beautiful service.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
F|axseed Assoc.
Offers Advice TO
New Growers

The Southwest F'laxseed associa-
ton Saturday offered advice to I'M
perial Valley farmers who plan to
put in an acreage of flax this fall.
Argyle McLachlan, secretary
treasurer of the association, sug-
gested that the new planters should
be encouraged to use clean culture
and weed-free seed.
Other essentials for a good flax
crop, McLachlan announced, are:
O-Productive land Good flax
crops are produced only on such
land that will give good yields of
any other crop.
(2)-Clean culture-tWo irriga-
tions and two workings of the soil
prior to seeding are recommended.
(3'-Drill clean seed in moist
mulch.
4-Yields of flax have been in
creased by fertilization.
(5)-Ample irrigation. Don't plan
to save money by Withholding an
inexpensive irrigation, Five or six
irrigations after planting are re-
quired.
The flax market has shown only
slight fluctuations during the past
80 days, McLachlan reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
FARM SECTION
Watermelon Yield Shows Decrease
State Official
Arrives to Inspect
Cotton Acreag

E. H. Spoor, official of the Cal
ifornia agriculture conservation
committee, arrived in FL Centro
Friday to discuss measurement of
cotton acreage in the valley with
county committeeman.
Spoor and county officials were
expected to tour valley ranches
Saturday to inspect land on which
cotton will be grown and discuss
acreage allotments with growers.
C. L. Mclaughlin, secretary of
the Imperial county committee, an
nounced that Spoor and several
valley officials will leave Sunday
to attend a conference in Fresno
in regard to cotton acreage.
Frank Beyschlag, county farm
advisor, John l.. Dubois and Rol-
and Ballou will accompany Nc
Laughlin.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
Upward Trend in
HomebuiIdinq
Pre- dicted

WASHINGTON, July 30 An
upward trend in construction OF
homes was pointed out today by
the Federal Home Loan Bank Re
view upon the basis of records of
the U. S. Labor Department, COL
lected from cities of 10000 and
more population.
The building index for May
reached 20 Q926 equals 1000, the
Review said, an increase of 25 per
cent over the corresponding month
of last year and 6 per cent above
April of the present year.
After very sharp declines in 81,
the article pointed out, there was
a tendency during the early months
of this year for the descent to
level off and recently there has
been an upward turn.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
VALLEY RANCHERS
ATTEND FIELD
DAY AT SD.

More than 20 Imperial Valley
ranchers attended the annual San
Diego county Farm Bureau Live
stock Department field day at
oceanside Wednesday, George Win
wright, assistant county agent, re-
ported Saturday.
The coup inspected feeder cattle
at the morning session at which
choice, good and medium class cat
tie were exhibited.
Breeding herds were inspected
next. San Diego livestock men, in
charge of the exhibition, explained
methods of selecting cows for the
breeding herds. A culling demon
stration was also shown in which
the weaker cows were sent out and
sent to the Glass b herd.
Winwright pointed out that valley
ranchers do not maintain breeding
herds but that more than 10000
head of feeder cattle are sent to
the valley annually.
The afternoon session of the day
was devoted to talks by leading
livestock experts of the state. Feed
ing, breeding programs were ex-
Nhed to the 300 cattiemen pres
em.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
so Percent Lower
Than in 1897
Grower Reveals

Though watermelon acreage was
as lare as in past years, the yield
fell off nearly go per cent in 1888,
figures from the agricultural COM
missioner office revealed Saturday.
More than 45OO carloads of water
melons were shipped from the valley
in 1887 while only 1865 cars were
shipped from the valley this season.
West Hunt of Hunt Brothers an
nounced their yield this season fell
off ton an average 312 tanS per
acre compared to 81a tons per acre
in previous years.
Hunt said there was no ready eX-
planation for the decrease in yield
but indicated that wind and cooler
irrigation water might have been
contributing causes.
The price of Watermelons was as
high as usual on early cars but
the average fell slightly below that
of last season.
Hunt pointed out that the new
wilt-resistant watermelon, develop
ed by DR.. d. r. Porter, of the de-
partment of agriculture, had given
best results this season.
The quality of the new melon was
slightly better than other varities.
The rind was tougher, facilitating
ShiDment and the melons were
slightly heavier.
DR.. Porter crossed a Klondike
melon with other strains in his ex-
periments and perfected the wilt
resistant meln two years ago.
Hunt explained when ordinary
watermelons are planted on the
same ground a second and third
time, the plants wilt and yield is
reduced. With the new melon, how
ever, that weakness Is overcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
Rain, Winds
Cut Hay Shipments
From Valley

Unfavorable weather at the end
of last week cut down hay ship
ments from the valley to the Los
Angeles market, the federal-state
market news service reported Sat
uday.
Alfalfa markets were unchanged
to somewhat weaker at the princi-
pal points during the week ending
July 25. A slower demand for the
comparatively heavv offerings at
the Los Angeles markets early in
the week resulted in unchanged
to soc per ton lower prices but
smaller receipts late in the period
caused a firmer tone. San Fran
cisco and other central California
markets were quiet with no i'm
portant developments during the
period While demand was only
fair, offerings from growers were
only moderate and prices held prac-
tically unchanged at San Francis
co compared with a week ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31

Call give Illell dllu dlC lllOutl tllllA-
ing their present properties, build
ing new homes, or refinancing eX-
isting mortgages through the Fed
eral Housing Administration Plan,"
King said.
He pointed out, however, that the
provision of Title II, the Insured
Mortgage Section of the Act, which
provides for refinancing of mort
cages on older residential Struc-
lures is written to expire July l
1899.
Properties, he said, (which can
qualify as to location, and can
meet or can be made to meet, the
structural standards of the Federal
Housing Administration are eligible
for insured financing. If a resi-
dental property is encumbered with
one or more mortgages or trust
deeds, the encumbrances may be
combined and converted into one
first mortgage, provided the COM
bined sum does not exceed 80
per cent Of the real value of the
property.
Terms as long as 20 years, and
repayment on an equal monthly
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
Birthday Party
Held in Park

The birthday of Mrs. G.. G.. Nor
ris was the occasion for a party
given by a group of her friends
recently at the city park.
The guest of honor received many
gifts. Refreshments including the
traditional birthday cake were
served TO the following guests;
Mesdames T. P. Farmer, Charles
Owens, Ray Jewel, Agnes Flippo,
Leila Hall, Clair Harper, H. Tempe,
G.. f. Belch, Joe La frankie, Paul
Cobb, Ruth Sanders, j. B. Hill,
Roy Smalling, Elmer Provence, G..
w Tibbetts, Lora Morris, Mack
Farrar Aubrey Wright, Tom
Wright, Marshall Belch, G.. c..
Norris and Miss Dorothy Draper.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
FILA Protects
Small Investor

The average person who buys a
home for the first time has scant
knowledge of the technique of
mortgage finance. Nevertheless he
usually has to borrow in order to
complete the transaction.
BY taking advantage of the safe
guards provided under the Insured
Mortgage System of the FILA he
may avoid many Of the mistakes
which commonly are made by peo-
pie who are unfamiliar with home
financing, according to Arministrat-
or Stewart Mcdonald.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31

but predicted the construction oil
several new homes during the next
week. Whiting Mead made a SINH
lar report and Aubrey Moody re-
vealed he would have at least two
new homes started before the end
of next week.
Gavin Lumber company reported
the Glen Larry home on. West
Commercial would be completed
on Monday. The Larry residence
is a frame structure with redwood
sidings. 1t features cedar shingles,
stucco interior and hardware floors.
The Builders Supply company
reported no new houses this week
but indicated that two more new
homes would be started by that
company next week
Final approval on several FHA
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
Chapter Az Pays
Tribute to Pair

Mrs. Clarence Polzin and Mrs.
Jessie Sargent were complimented
Thursday at a luncheon at the
Harry Horton home on Sandal
wood by members of Chapter AV
PE.O.
Mrs. Sargent will leave shortly
for Los Angeles where she plans
to make her home in the future.
The Polzins will move to Merced.
Members present were: Mrs. Don
c. Bitler, Mrs. o. j. Bradshaw,
Mrs. o. G.. Horne, Mrs. w. j.
Clements, Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz,
Mrs. Leroy Holt, MIS-. Elmer C.
Heald, Mrs. Don Rex, Mrs. j. D.
Adams, Mrs. r. D. McPherrin, Mrs.
L. c. House, Mrs. Stanley BigeloW,
Mrs. Harry Horton and the two
guests, Mrs. Polzin and Mrs. Sar-
gent.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
County Not
Effected by
Labor OversuppIv

Reports that excess farm work.
ers in California has brought
about drastic lowering of wages
in agriculture are unfounded, as
far as Imperial Valley is concerned,
B. A. Harrigan, county agriculture
commissioner announced Saturday.
There is not an excess of work.
ers in the valley at the present
time, Harrigan said, as the major
ity of field workers have migrated
to the northern part of the state.
Harrigan pointed out, however,
that agriculture labor wages re-
mained high all year in the valley
and at no time was there an over
supply of field workers.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31

payment basis are arranged of
approximately $40 for each $1,000
of loan applied for.
1T is required also that the
borrower meet with certain reason
able credit requirements he said.
THAT part of Title II which pro-
vides for the insurance of loans
representing up to 80 per cent of
value covering the cost of con-
struction of new homes will be
available to the people indefinitely
as no date IS written into the Ma
tional Housing Act for its expira-
ton; but that part providing for
more than 80 per cent of value
loans also expires July 1899.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
Woman Dies sin
Grand CouIee Fire

BRAND COULEE, Wash, July 80
CUP)-One woman was burned to
death in a fire which late yester-
day destroyed a business block here
and did damage estimated at $780,
900.
The body of Mrs. l.. G. Massart
was found in the ruins of her
husbands plumbing store, where
the fire started from a tank explo-
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
Farm Cooperatives
Boosts Memb bership

Farmers cooperative associations
have added over half million men,
bers to their ranks in the past de-
cade according to the figures OBJ
tanned in a survey of agricultural
cooperatives made by II banks for
cooperatives of the Farm Credit ad-
ministration and released by Coop
erative Bank Commissioner S. d.
Sanders.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
DECISIONS SCHEDULED

GREENRIVER, Wyo., July 90
(UP)-Representatives of four up
per Colorado river basin states
travelled toward Yellowstone Ma
tional park today to meet in formal
conference with Arizona and Cali
fornia delegates concerning dis
puted rates on power generated at
Boulder Dam.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31

loans in the city will also spur
building during the next week,
according to President Walter
Havekorst of the Bank of America.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
FL CENTR0 BETTER HOUSING
GROUP REPORTS PROGRESS
DURING PAST TWO WEEKS

Encouraging strides have been made during the past
two weeks in the obecves of the Better Housing Com
mittee according to NJ o. King chairman of the Ell Cen
ro group. MANY residents of Ell Cenro have availed
themselves of the advice and assistance the Committee
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31
BUILDING SECTION
REVIVED BODYBUILDING IN CITY
PREDICTED DURING NEXT TWO
WEEKS BY CONTRACTORS

Building contractors and building supply houses OF III
marked time during the past week and pushed to
completion all jobs hand in order to make rush plans
several homes anticipated during the next two
weeks Sones Lumber company reported no new homes
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-31

above first glance to have under
From the standpoint
of working efficiency has, but to bring this about has only been
suppan the sink tub and wooden danbOards with
single built in sink and cabinet unit.
Many existing made completely modern by simple
that illustrated The Prop
ery Credit Plan of the Federal Housing Administration
available private lending institutions for this type
of home mprO
The Washington times., 1938-02-09
RECTOR DEATH
PROBE PRESSED

BRUINS WICK, Ga, Feb. 9
G.N.SJ.-Accompanied by threats
to call every man, woman and
child" on st. Simons Island, if
necessary, Coroner ]. o. Baldwin
today was to hold an inquest into
the mysterious Staying Of 71.year.
old DR.. Charles H. Lee. rector of
historic Christ Episcopal Church.
The threats came from tine
coroner to Governor E. D. Rivers,
on behalf Of the State of Georgia,
offered a reward Of $500 for IN.
formation leading to the arrest
and conviction Of the person re.
sponsible for the midnight sniper.
Staying of DR.. Lee.
The governors offer augmented
81 900 that had previously been
offered for information that
would help in the solving Of the