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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
W WHITAKER


keeping the Sabbath" was the
theme OF the sermon delivered by
the Rev A. Knowles, last Sunday
morning. NJ any challenging
thoughts which provoked considera-
ton were embodied in the sermon.
An inspiring musical was given by
the Gospel chorus. The Allen Chris
tian Endeavor league, recently or
ranized by the Rev Mr.. Knowles.
has met with the full accord of the
Younger people The officers are:
Edith Bryant, president; Martha
Ledford, vice-president; Geraldine
Bryant. secretary; Wanda Smith,
treasurer.
Those Of the Mary f. Handy
Missionary society who attended
the inepirational meeting in Ann
Arbor last Thursday are: Madeline
Knowles. Alice Bryant, Covia Car
ter. Susie Byas and Jessie Smith.
They reported splendid meeting
which I'll last Sunday evening, a
Despite the cold and drizzling rain
large congregation listened with
keen interest as Mr. Adiska told OF
his seven years as missionary
worker IN Africa.
Mrs. Mary Kersey and Mrs. Ber-
nice Kersey were dinner guests OF
Mrs. Mary and Jessie Smith. last
Tuesday.
am pleased TO report the recov-
cry OF Mrs. Mitchell from the IN
juries sustained when she fell
down the stairs leading to the base
ment. recently.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
WINDSOR, ONT.

AT the IL q. M. Service Sunday.
Rev. George W. Hall, of Lorraine,
Ohio was the guest speaker at the
b. NJ. K. church. Rev. Hall was
accompanied by his wife and Mrs.
Vicks OF New London Ohio. Mr..
J. C. Seelig. Sr., from Cleveland
Ohio, brother-in-law OF Mr.. Charles
Ball accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
j. c. Seelig, Mr.. and Mrs. Strick-
land. of Cleveland, Mr.. O'Neil OF
Montreal, Mr.. and Mrs. Cage of
Detroit, and Miss c. Walker were
among the many visitors present.
Mr.. J..C. Seelig and his son and
wife. and Mr.. and Mrs. Strickland
were the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ball
THE Young Peoples Council
held their second meeting Sunday.
A heated debate, did Chamber
lain do right in giving In 10 Hit
ler'' was well handled and large
number were on. hand. Harold
Lawson Is president, and Miss
Gladys Washington, acting secre-
tary.
The stewards Board OF the b.
VI. +. church. gave a Halloween
Social Tuesday evening October IS.
A large crowd attended.
The last Sunday in every month
will be turned over to the Court
OF Christian Relation. In which all
the question submitted by the men,
bers. during the month will be
answered
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
Hamtranck News
Social Activities

Mrs. James Perry gave a delight
full surprise birthday party In hon.
or OF her husband. Officer Perry,
az the home OF DR.. and Mrs. James
Henderson Saturday. October %.
Those present included Mr.. and
Mrs. c. {. Ringo, Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Hill. MIR and Mrs. Robert Ice,
Mr. and Mrs. willard Ice. DR.. and
Mrs. j. L. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs.
Willie ID. Richardson. Mr.. and Mrs.
V. Mills, William Burks, Miss Haz-
el Jefferson Farnell Griggs. Mrs
c. Page, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Hill. Jr.
Another enjoyable social event
look rlace last Tuesday evening.
October IS, when a number o. young
ladies rendered surprise birthday
party in honor OF Mrs Gladys Hill,
wife Of Hamtramcks unofficial
mayor, Clarence Hill. A commit
tee OF ladies, headed by Mrs. Ida
Perry. invited the guests 10 as
semble at the Perry homa on Ed
win avenue and from thsre they
went to the Hill home On Evallne
street. Mrs. Hill was the recipe
ent OF many beautiful gifts. among
which was solid gold Bulcva
witch the size Of dime. II was
the gift Of Mr. Hill. A buffet luch-
con was served consisting OF
Potato salad. boiled ham. caviar,
pickles. olives peanuts, candy.
sandwiches and various beverages.
Mrs. Eliot Hill. mother OF Ciar-
ence Hill; and Mrs. Page prepar-
cd the birthday cakes which were
unexcelled. Among those presen,
were: Mrs. Lillian Hammond, Mr.
and Mrs Robert Ice. Mrs. Mary
Richardson Mrs. Elizabeth Robin
son, Miss Elizabeth Thomas. Mr..
and Mrs. willard Ice. A. Parker
Mrs. b. Parker, Earl Washington
Mr. Whitmore. Edward Page. Mr..
and Mrs. James Perry. John But
Ter, Miss Anna Long. Mrs. c. Page.
T. Palmer. MIR. and Mrs Thaddeus
Ranks. Willie Burke. Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Hill F. Greges. Miss Ruby
Lawson, Mrs Martin. W'll.s Will
SON. Stack Overion, Mr.. and Mrs
v Mills Mrs Grace Davis. Mrs
Helen Jackson Mr.. and Mrs. c. C..
Ringo. Or. and Mrs. J. L. Hender-
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Johnton,
and Reuben Green. Radio Station
CKLW rendered a special musical
selection min honor of the occasion.
occasion. Bridge and dancing
were INDUCED in until the small
hours OF the night.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29

Friday, October 81. the Mothers
club held a Contribution Tea at the
home OF Mrs. Rock. on Howard
Avenue. A special feature by Mrs.
Rockwell. proved a great success
along with the rest of the well
planned program.
Elder Morton and His Evangelic
Singers will be guest OF the b. NJ.
e. church, sunday.
The Britannia club have COM
pleted arrangements for their tea
November 3.
On Monday night another ses-
sion of Holy Convocation took
place. Elder Nelson. Cosworth.
Ont, Rev. Harrison and Rev. Tai
bot OF the City, Elder Karzart of
Detroit. Messrs Thompson, Timons.
Howard and Elder Johnson and
part OF his Congregation from Pom
tiac were present, the Rev. Mr..
Johnson, guest speaker. spoke from
Isaiah 43 Gods Strong Promise
to the church" The Rev. Mr..
Clarke and Elder Rymson Of De-
troit were the guest speakers last
Tuesday. The formers text You
can't hide" and the latter. Jesus
is In the house. Those present
were wonderfully blessed. The
Rev. Jackson and the Rev. Harri-
son OF the b. NJ. Z. church and Rev.
WoodcocN were present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Black. of Goyeau
St., gave a reception for Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson OF Chatham.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
PONTIAC News.
BY F. p. Harris

Trinity Baptist church Is cele-
brating its twentieth anniversary,
which will terminate on October
81 The pastor, Rev. F. ID. Broy-
les. spoke Sunday morning on the
subject. "A Divided Personality"
All The departments OF the church
nave responded to the program on
various dates.
Rev. A. 7. Williams and his con-
gregation worshipped at Trinity
on October "a. and assisted on the
mems program.
New Hope Baptist church of
winch Rev. +. b. Reed Is pastor.
was we'll attended Sunday. The
pastor spoke Sunday morning on.
Harvest" in keeping with The
harvest home celebration on that
day.
Missionary meeting was held at
. p. m, 10 connection with the
Girls Protective league. At D.
M, the pastor preached on Per-
sonal Experience.
The Rev. Mr.. Powell, pastor Of
Macedonia Baptist church. talked
10 his congregation at the morn
Ing hour, subject. "Why Curse
Him?' The building fund rally
at 3 p. ~. was in charge OF Louis
STYLES and Mrs. Matte Parks.
The Baptist Young Peoples meet
ing was held at p. M. under di-
rection Of Mrs. Gertrude Fleming.
The Rev. James Fleming preach
ed al $ p. m.
The Rev. A. j. Williams preach
ed at IL a. NJ. subject Turning
Aside To See Mysteries OF God"
Mrs Elizabeth McCrary. evange-
list of Detroit, spoke at 3 D. m.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
YPSILANTI
BY Mrs. EugenIa O'Bsnnon

Sunday services we're highly en-
ioyed at Brown Chapel AME church
The trustee board had very fine
program In the afternoon.
The ladies OF the Women ) Mite
Missionary society of Brown Chap
ell attended the Ann Arbor area
Missionary inspirational meeting
held Thursday. October 20 at Ann
Arbor. Others coming from Adrian,
lnkster. Whitaker and Monroe
were also In attendance.
The membership OF Brown Chap
ell Is enjoying fine spirit OF CO.
operation and harmony in its fall
financial drive which was set In
motion last week by their erudite
pastor. the Rev. Henry G. Simmons.
The Rev. Mr.. Simmons was as
signed TO this church at the last
annual conference. He is greatly
loved by his congregation.
At Second Baptist church Pas
ton Robertson preached at the morn
ing service. There was a large au-
dience who enjoyed the message.
Memorial services for the late
Daniel Bell Prior were held at Sec
ond Baptist Wednesday, Oct. 10
with Mrs. NJ. 4. O'Bannon as chair
man. Many words Of tribute and
praise We're listened to. Mrs. Annie
Simpson told OF Mr.. Prior's in
fluence in the community as USE
full citizen. Deacon John Etchinson
related his valued experience as an
associate officer OF the church. Re-
marks We're also made by DR.. l.. {.
Perry in which he told of Mr..
Prior's ability as church and
Sunday School leader and the un-
selfish interest he manifested in the
youth of the race. Fitting musical
selections were furnished by the
Ladies Gospel sextett and the Semi
or choir. The pastor closed the SER
vices with summary tribute to the
deceased deacon who had been
such big help TO the church.
Remember the great quartet
program at Harriet Street school
Friday. Nov. 4, at 1880 y. m. The
following singers will be presented: :
Evangelist quartet, King Solomon
Harmony Five. Detroit: United
Four. Inkster. Mich: Royal Har-
mony Four and the Friendly Four
both of this city. the latter being
the host. Don't miss this treat.
The Modernistic club will meet
at the home of Mrs. O'Neal on First
avenue.
\ nd Mrs. Lucas OF North De-
troll Mr.. and Mrs. Hinkens OF
Second Baptist church and Mrs.
Susie Washington Of Ietroit were
sunday guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Williams.
Recent visitors OF Mr.. David Har-
ris were Robert Timbers and his
two daughters, Miss Ada and Mrs.
Violet Newly Of Buxton. Ont. and
Detroit respectively. They are re-
latives OF Mr.. Harris who is some
better at this writing.
The Young Matrons club Will
meet at the home OF Mrs. Matte
Carter.
The Nightingale Stars OF Ann Ar
Dor met last week with Mrs Elvira
Brooks.
The local sick include Mrs. Mar
garet Lee. Mrs. Helen Taylor and
Charles Fletcher.
.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
LANSING NEWS


Mrs. Earl Moody. of Chicago;
Miss Vernice Moody, of Los Angeles,
Miss vernice Moody. OF Los Angeles
California: and Calvin Moody. of
Milwaukee, Wis, visited the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Johnson. SIS
Birch street, in this city. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bonnie johnson
and family, Mrs. Emma Adcox and
Curtis Groves visited relatives in
Chicago last week end.
Mrs. Bessie Hagemon entertained
the Carnation Art and Social club
at her home last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Alice Campbell has been
confined to her horne by Illness for
several days.
The friends OF Harry Hill were
greatly shocked by his death which
followed an automobile accident re-
Gently on Highway l21. between
Lansing and Jackson. Mr.. Hill was
an employee in the office OF the
secretary OF State.
Many adults OF Lansing are at
tending night school and taking
business courses. IL Is very com
mendable.
Mrs. White and MIR. Hill are do
Ing a splendid business at the
new location OF their cafeteria. g16
Williams street.
The State liclri and the District
missionary held their first board
and inspirati nal meeting at the
Mt. Zion Bantis church October
21-23. The Rev. NJ. P. Parrish o.
Detroit is the president OF the state
convention. Ms. Opnclla Mitchell
Is president Of the Western Dis
rot Missionary society CT Kala-
rpzoo. Mich. Many guests and dele
gates from various cities were pre-
sent
The pastor. the Rev {. f. Har-
ris wishes TO thank the members
and friends of Lansing who OPEN
ed their doors 10 help In housing
the delegates and friends. The spirit
of "A friend in need is friend in
deed was truly manifested
The Wonder Four quartet will
sponsor program at the High
Street Baptist church. Jackson.
Mich, October 30. On November 20
they Will give program at the
Macedonia Baptist church. Albion.
Michigan. The quartet had an en-
gagement at the Church OF God. 914
Williams street on Friday evening,
Oct. 81.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
EAST END NEWS
by Julia Mse Turner

Sunday School at East Lake
church opened at the regular hour
Sunday morning, with Superintend-
ent Coss In charge. The subject OF
the lesson was, "A Day or Rest"
The pastor Rev. Goodson,
preached the morning sermon, sub
lect. stormy Sea- text, st. Matt.
S:2S.
Baptismsl services were held at
2 L. The selDsvn was . esrhe..
by the Rev. Mr.. Tate. Rev. Gordon
ofilc'ed at ne Daptising
A rrnsical :, os am was present.
ed by the Senior choir Sunday
Right.
Tire Fonrtesrih Progressive Com
iGdnity club heIS their meeting a.
tac Tub house. sos Tennessee. last
saturday Many members were
present
Mrs. Willis 80 clairpollt. jnyit-
e. the citizens OF Eaet End to a
tea al her home. sunday. October
SO in interest oi the Senior choir
OF East Lake church.
II you have nothing better TO do
Saturday night, you might hop out
to the International hall In Ham
tramck, and enjoy an evening Of
dancing.
Have You Heard That
Gretha Boone Is East Ends flirt?
Frances Turner has about decid-
ed TO keep her fingers OUT Of her
mouth?
tSlella McDuffie Is thinking seri-
0usly about Robert Taylor:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
BATTLE CREEK
By Ruby Cherry

Baptismal services were observed
at the Second Baptist church sun
day afternoon The Friendship
Baptist choir of Lansing furnished
the song service. The Rev f. L.
Todd Is pastor
A program was given at the
Church OF God. 43l Hamblin sun
day afternoon by the trustees The
Rev. J. T. Stewart is pastor.
Miss Thelma MCGEE has return
ed home after spending week In
Detroit visiting relatives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
SAGINAW
BY Mrs. N. Toomey

The Rev. W. G. Wilson, pastor,
preached a wonderful sermon at
Mt Olive Baptist church Sunday at
the eleven o'clock service. His
subject was Mission OF good
works
NJ the service at 1880 D. m. the
Rev. Mr.. Wilson spoke from Co
operation" Mt Olive enjoyed a
great day of Worship with a large
attendance at all services. The
choir gave a jack rally at $3.50 D..
IA. The program was successful and
enjoyed by a large throng.
The BYPU also had a large num-
Der OF young people at the six
o'clock. The union enjoyed very
poppy song service. yells and a
short program.
Mt Olive Is making large strides
under its pastor who Is one of the
greatest leaders in this section OF
the state, regardless of nationality
or color.
On the sick list this week was
Ella Turner who was compelled TO
return 10 the hospital. Also X. Cor
don who Is confined in the hospital.
Both are reported improving.
Mt. Olive was favored with a
large number OF out-of-town visi-
tors. Among them were Mitchell
Goss, New York who is visiting a
number of his former school mates
here. Mr.. Goss stopped in Saginaw
on his return trip TO New York
from Kansas City where he had
spent his vacation.
Bethel AME Church
Elder George Hayes preached at
the morning and evening services
lat Bethel church Sunday. The junior
choir furnished music for the even
Ing service. Elder Hayes will con-
tinue evangelistic services during
the coming week.
Lester Pace entertained In hon
or Of Mitchell Goss, South Orange
\. j., at Western university stag
Saturday evening In his home
Messrs. Forrest Johnson. Andrew
Davis, John Kemper. Robert Henry,
Webster Kirkley. former classmate
OF Mr.. Goss; and also Messrs.
Alongo Wicks, Joe Jackson. and
Houston Wicks, attended.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29
Tribute Paid L ate
George Gershwin BY
Musicians In Book

In book just published in mem
DRY OF the late musician and COM
poser. George Ger 'hwin. contain
ing tributes from the leading musi-
cal artists OF the United States,
the names OF two outstanding col
ored artists are included. They are
Rosemond Johnson and Todd Dun
can.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-10-29

Read the Detroit Tribune each
week and send in your local news.
Evening star., 1938-04-02

Within waking distance Of most Government office
buildings, ond Immediately accessible to downtown
Washington Munson Hall makes possible thot
convenience you have sought-pIus the luxury Of
the most modern apartment accommodations. This
new fireproof buiIdne formally opened today, con.
toins apartment homes of true dstinction-spo-
cious and brieht-with cross-ventiIotion and every
up-to- the minute feature Through the beautifully
poneIed lobby and corpeted, or-cooIed corridors
by modern, hjeh-speed, seIf-eveIing elevators
to one Of these cheerful, roony oportments-you
will find q home to enjoy and disploy to your
friends with PRIDE
Evening star., 1938-04-02
the MAJESTIC

See this ochisUemsnt in small
apartment design"
SIS. .OO-Enciency apartment. living
room, dressing room. Muir
ply bed, combination dining room and
sunroom. kitchen. modern bath.
$72.5O-Livins room. combination
dining room and sun room.
Kitchen and bath
son nn-Beautiful corner apartment.
reception hall, dining foyer.
living room, bay solarium. bedro DOM,
kitchen and bath.
See Resident Manager. Decatur $500
Evening star., 1938-04-02
HOUSES FURNISHED.

4431 QUE ST. Nw.-3-BEDROOM AND
pain nome. partly furnished: modern
kltchen. built-in garage. automatic gas
neat IL minutes to Munitions Bldg. Sa5.
1894 RENO RID. N.W-BRICK BUNGA-
low: rooms: garage: nicely furn.: adults:
references. Open. Met. 1892. Ext 4Oe.
273s 34th ST NV.
Completely furnished; g rooms baths.
sleeping porch, maids room: electric re-.
friseration: oil burner: 5000
WEAVER BROS. INC.
Realtors.
Washington Bldg. District a4ss.
Evening star., 1938-04-02
APARTMENTS WANTED.

/ 70 3 ROOM APT. FURN OR UNFURN;
West 18th ST.; no lease; state rent. Box
439-R. Star.
cnifdren5 desire unfurnished tvo-reom
kitchen and private bath apt in modern
home located in suburban Virginia or
preferrea; reasonable; references. Boz
4ola, star. -
Evening star., 1938-04-02
OGDEN GARDENS
lA5 Ogden St. NV.

Near 18th and Park I'd.
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uelly large living room.
dressing room. Murphy bed. combina-
tile bath. built-in tub and shower.
nation sunroom and dining
room, bedroom. kitchen and bath.
Evening star., 1938-04-02
THE IANVALE

1922 N ST NV
,JuSt west Of Conn Ave.)
Elec. refg. ON house current.
. rms. kit. and bath S475O
Evening star., 1938-04-02

1910 THAYER ST. NE.
CR. I. AVE. BET, 22nd e. :3rd)
Elec. refrigeration. Res. Mgy.
2 rms. kit. and bath ~ 5000
3 rms, kit. and bath S47 so
Evening star., 1938-04-02
COOPERATIVE APIS For sA1t

ATTRACTIVE APT. CONSISTING OF 3
tilation. located in Cleveland Park: priced
very reasonably: terms can be arranged,
For particulars call H. G. SMrTHY co.
National 1904 W.
Evening star., 1938-04-02

RHODE ISLAND GADDENS.
23O RHODE ISLAND AVE. NE
Elec. ref. elevator, switchboard. resi-
dent. mgr.
l rm.. kit. dressing rm. and bath
SAL 90
Evening star., 1938-04-02
HOUSES FUR. OR uNEuR.

DETACHED BRICK, s ROOMS, INcLOSED
sunroom and inclosed sleeping porch, 2-car
detached garage; newly decorated Avail
able Immediately. 11l2 Ridge I'd. North
Woodside. Silver Spring. Md. Shep. $3.50.
Evening star., 1938-04-02

sstory elev. bldg Elec. refs. on
house current. Resident manager.
> rms, kit. and bath S57 so
Evening star., 1938-04-02
THE SEDGEWICK

I72T 18th ST. NV.
S-story building 24-hour elevator and
switchboard service. Elec. refg. Resi-
dent manager.
2 rms, kit. and bath -S54.0 90
Evening star., 1938-04-02

7S9 NEWTON ST. NV.
Electric Refrigeration.
] room, kitchen and bath - $4,000
2 rms, kitchen and bath S44 90
Evening star., 1938-04-02

THE DUPONT
lT17 Goth St. NV
Elevator Service Resident Manaeer.
rms. dining room, kit. equip
and bath S6l 80
5 rms, kit. and bath: porch So so
Evening star., 1938-04-02

. Exquisite lobby with walnut
walls. ornamental plastsrsd cell.
Ing. marble floor Office. for
convenience OF tenants, In lobby.
Q Concealed radiation.
. lncinsfator.
. Ventilated corridors With car.
petsd floors.
. Ventilating doors for summer
use.
. Electrically ventilated kitchens.
. Venetian blinds.
Evening star., 1938-04-02
fine Appointments At MODERATE COST

. Painted rough tsxture walls.
. parqust floors.
. Duilt.in tubs With showers.
. Custom built cabinets In
planned kitchens.
. HsrmstieallY sealed electric
refrigeration.
. Console type electric ranges.
. Direct sslspheus lines 10
stores.
. All outsids rooms.
Evening star., 1938-04-02
DIRECTORY OF UNFURNTSFfED APARTMENTS
sroNEl elcn coilpT

Conn. Ave. and L St. NV.
I and 2 rooms kitchen. bath and
foyer $7b and $50
Elevator. Resident Manager.
Evening star., 1938-04-02
622s NO. DAKOTA AVE. NV.

Modern 3-story bldg. Electrolux refrg.
Convenient to transportation.
2 rms. kit. d. a. and bath S47.5O
Evening star., 1938-04-02

Convenient to bus and car lines.
schools and churches
4 rms. kit. pantry and bath $3.50
Evening star., 1938-04-02

THE RHODE ISLAND
1887 RHODE ISLAND AVE NV.
Desirable downtown location. S-story
elevator building. Elec. rrefs. on house
current. Resident manager
> rms, kit. d. a. and bath --- $3.50
Evening star., 1938-04-02
HOUSES uNEuRNIsHEp.

634 IRVING ST. NW.-6 RMS. TILE
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floors reflnished; S55. Key 636. Col. 81 35.
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JUST OFF 18th ST)
Hlec. refs. on house current. Resi-
dent manager
> rms, kit, d. a. and bath $1,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-25
TARGET SHOTS
PROVE COSTLY

Five men, whose target shoot
ing endangered the lives Of IS rail
road repair men last Sunday, were
fined SIS each today by Judge
Walter j. Casey in Police Court.
Last Saturday two 15-year-old
high school students fired a mum.
Der of shots from .22-caliber rifles
into cables along the track in the
rear of the National Training
School for Boys, inflicting serious
damage.
Sunday a crew Of Is repair men
was called to repair the cables,
when the bullets started whistling
around them. Police were called
and arrested the five men.
Those fined today were Maurice
Peterson, 435 Tenth st. N. E.; Ro.
land Thornton, 918 Fifteenth st.
S. E.: Edward Neff, 5000 Douglas
st. N. E.; I.emuel Seabright, 1924
Seventh st. N. E., and Clifford
Grayson, colored, 1925 Sixth St.
N. w.
The case of the two boys is now
pending in Juvenile Court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-25
Baby Engine
Builder Seeks Test
On Trolley Line

ALEXANDRIA, Va, May IS.
M. Stacy Lambeth, 81, Southern
Railway machinist, who plans to
operate a miniature railway on
the abandoned street car line here
for experimental pur poses,
failed to get his unusual request
before the city council last night
A long council docket necessi
Htated recessing until next Tuesday
before Lambeth's proposal was
reached.
Lambeth, who lives at 3O1 Wash
ington Ave-, who has built 10-foot
oil-burning locomotive in. his garage
in his spare time. He wants tc
use a part of the old street cal
line to test the speed and power
Of his miniature engine. He be
lieves it will make 20 miles an
hour.
The locomotive, an exact replica
Of standard engines, weighs 11,00C
pounds and Is 26 inches high. The
machinist has partly proved it,
ability on a 60-foot track in his
yard. He expects to build pas
senger cars next.
If the request is granted by the
city council, Lambeth will LAY
tracks on a section Of the aban
doned trolley line near the George
Mason School playground. He sale
he may operate the miniature rail
way as an amusement device fol
the playground children after com
pleting his experiments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-25
U. S. Records Trade Balance
OF S114,575,OO0 in April

NS) The United States rolled up $114,575,000 ia
vorable trade balance for April exports totaled $2
$4,000 and imports 000 the Commerce Depart
ment reported today.
For the four months of 1885, shipments abroad amounted
to ST. O2 263O00 rise of $1209630O0 the Pc
Rod year ago. Imports 1000, drop of
$445,512,O0O.
April exports were slightly higher than last month
Shipments of grains petroleum, agricultural machinery
and aircraft little heavier than in the preceding
month.
Imports were approximately $14OOOO0O lower than in
March, due principally to decline in Coffee tobacco wood
pulp, crude rubber and shipments