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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16

ton Secretary Of Commerce
Harry L. Hopkins took possession
OF the "old spaulding place"
3ss-scre farm near his boyhood
home at Grinnell, Ia. He leased
the place for two years with option
to buy, but said he would not i'm
mediately occupy it himself :.
Sam Pokrass, As. widely known
as a song-writer for the films, died
in New York of pneumonia. He
composed such songs as MY
Lucky Star" and Pose OF Wash
ington Square"
John ID. VI. Hamilton, chairman
of the Republican national COM
mittee, told an audience of 900
Republicans at Fort Wayne, Ind,
that the Roosevelt administration
has made the national monetary
system a "plaything for academic
theorists, reckless experimenters
and spectators. He said the
New Deal has turned all of us
into guinea pigs for the expert
ments OF group of socialisticslly-
minded young men" :.
Marlene Dietrich dug 500 900 in
jewels from her baggage Wednes-
day afternoon and left II with
United States revenue agents at
New York, so she could sail to
Europe on the Normandie. Then.
and only then, was the actress
with the million dollar legs per-
mitted to sail. BY that time the
big French liner was 40 minutes
late and such passengers as Asso-
ciate Justice Felix Frankfurter, of
United States supreme court:
Countess Barbara Hutton Haug-
witz-ReventIow and Anne Morgan,
sister Of j. p. Morgan, were tuning
and tamping the decks impatiently.
All of Miss Dietrich's troubles
about sailing-ordinarily a COM
monplace happening for her
started when government revenue
agents seized her baggage-34
trunks and two bags-claiming
she owed 1884 900 in income taxes.
L. s. Attorney John Cahill, who
ordinarily confines his attentions
to such cases as the trial of Judge
Martin Mapton. arranged COM
promise as the boat waited,
whereby Miss Dietrich posted the
jewels, in addition to other proper
ty she claimed che had placed in
bond. to guarantee the tax claim
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16

Matsonis, holding two bowls OF
Hawaiian fish in one hand and a
new doll in the other, and said she
was ready to get back to work.
Alexander w. Weddeli, United
States ambassador to Spain. pre-
scented his credentials to General
issimo Francisco Franco at Bur-
COS New York members of the
Irish Republican army and Clan
Ma Gael, Irish Nationalist or
CARNATIONS, will hold rally at
New York tonight in honor Of
Sean Russell, comn1ander-in-chief
Of the ]. r. A, who was kept in
a Detroit Jail while King George
and Queen Elizabeth were enter
ing the United States on their
At Atlantic City, N. j., Allen b.
Endicott, IT,, federal referee in
bankruptcy, ordered creditors Of
William Fox, former movie mag
nate, to accept a $500, 900 COM
promise offer and to drop a suit
to recapture alleged Fox assets
from the All-Continent corpora
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
POST SO WILL
ELECT June Il

GIG HARBOR-Peninsuls post
No. 20, American Legion, heard
nominations Of officers at its meet
ing Wednesday night. The cleo
ton will be held June Il, the last
meeting Of the year at Glencove
hall.
Gig Harbor Oranges, subordinate
No. AS and Juvenile No. 1875. will
meet Friday evening at COM
munity hall. There will be work
in the third and fourth degrees and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fuqua and
Charles ]. Glenham will be the
hosts to the subordinate.
The Women's society Of the Me-
mortal Presbyterian church at Gig
Harbor will 60 to Colemsn's camp
Friday to hold the regular meeting
there. A noon luncheon and shar-
ing in the Young Peoples Bible
conference will be the highlights
Of the program.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Watson have
the rare privilege of being the par
ents of two honor students who
were graduated this past week
from institutions Of higher learn
ing. Their daughter, Miss kath-
crime Watson, completed the three
year course at the Western Wash
ington College of Education at
Bellingham and is member of
the Honorary Society of High
Scholarship there.
A son, John Watson, jr., was
graduated Magma Cum Laude from
the University of Washington, and
is a Phi Beta Kappa. He COM
pleted the four-year course in
three years and three months, the
first year of which he spent at
the College Of Puget Sound. John
was salutatorisn Of the class of
81 Of the Gig Harbor high school,
while Miss Katherine was a popu-
lar member of the class Of - Of
the same school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
Pzly1Nt1p Considers
Utility Purchase
City Council Reads Ordinance to
Buy Out p. S. Power e Light

attic. division manager, and Hiram
Spear, manager Of the Puyallup
district. Chitty asked the council
a. a matter of courtesy to defer
action until the return Of Presi-
dent Frank Mclaughlin from
New York.
I'VE may be able to save the
city some money" he said. He
also pointed out that the company
IL giving the city its largest pay
roll and IL the community's larg-
eat taxpayer.
A special meeting Of the council
was scheduled for June rs for fur
ther consideration Of the ordinance
and amendments.
Other business transacted was
tire granting Of permission to the
fire department to send . delega-
ton to the fire chiefs convention
at Spokane July 1928. The city
attorney, street committee and po-
lice were instructed TO work out a
plan whereby the parking Of wood
trucks will be eliminated from
Meeker ave. and I'd at. N. f. Po-
lice Judge Robert Campbell re-
ported fines and forfeitures for
May amounting to sl57.5o.
Names Chairman
Mrs. J. II. Bum. president Of the
High School Parent-Teachers as
sociation, has called 4 meeting OF
the executive board to be held at
her home. 324 Ea. Pioneer ave,
Tuesday evening at 7:%5.
Mrs. Bum has also announced
her committee appointments for
the next year. Chairmen include
Mrs. 1. C. Gaspard, program; Mrs.
A. J. stackhouse, membership;
Mrs. A. M. Mcdonald, refresh
ments: Mrs. J. w. Kalkus. hos
pitality: Mrs. Eric Lindstrom, pub
liicty; Mrs. Ralph Forbes, record
book: Mrs. w. S. Colman, his
torian; Rev. Theodore Brakeman,
social hygiene, and Hiram Spear.
safety.
ReilIy-Micoll Wedding
Miss Gail Reilly Of Puyallup and
Alfred Arthur Micoll of Renton
were married at 4 quiet ceremony
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at
Christ Episcopal church. DR.. A. w.
sidders read the service. The
wedding was solemnized in the
presence Of immediate members
Of the families. Mr.. and Mrs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16

RUYAILTP-C City acquisition Of
q Puget Sound Power 4 Light
q. properties in Puyaliup may
result from . plan brought forth
wednesday night ct the first reg
ar meeting of the city council
under Mayor william p. Loughlin.
The council heard the first
reading q an ordinance which
provides for taking over the prop
srtiss. either BY purchase or con-
domnatton, and also provides for
censtructioa Of additions and sx-
tendcn e the present property a
II company, for the issuance Of
bonds n tie sum Of $4,000 and
Gnbmissioa q the plan to the
votere Of the city ut . special cleo
tion. There are also provisions in
H. ordnance for creation Of special
funds for payment Il bonds and
interest,"
Several amendments 10 the crdi-
nance were discussed following the
reading. one Of which would raise
Tie amount Of the bond issue from
$3.50, 900 10 between $275,000 and
500 900. several Of the oouncilmen
stating the belief that the first
named amount would not Be suf-
ficient to acquire the companys
ho'dings.. Bonds would be issued in
$1,000 denominations, bearing six
per cent interest and would be
payable in from one to 10 years.
Representing the Puget Sound
Power and Light company at the
meeting were A. n. Gritty Of Be-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS
Patricia Ellis Burned:
Irish Honor Russell

Patricia Ellis, actress, suf-
fered burns about neck and
arms when a box of fire.
crackers exploded near her at
Hollywood. She threw them
into the fireplace with a pile
of rubbish without knowing
Shirley Temple, returning from
her third trip to Hawaii. tripped
down the gangplank of S. S.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
M. MARTINS0N IS DEAD

Monrat Martinson, IS. died in
Renton last Tuesday. He had been
a resident of Tacoma since 1917.
He was a member of the Tacoma
Eagles and is survived by cousin.
Math Larson of Seattle. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, 2
p. m. at the Tuell chapel under
the auspices of the Eagles and
will be followed by cremation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
MARGARET AWE HAMMOND

Margaret Anne Hammond, 81.
of 1909 No. Steele st, died at her
home Thursday morning. A ma
tive of Houlton, Me, she had re-
sided here for so years. She was
a member of the Christ Episcopal
church. She is survived by two
sons, Philip Hammond, vice presi-
dent of the Kream Kist Cake Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
BIRTHDAY PRESENT GONE

Tacoma police were asked Thurs
day to help Elwood Glen of 4505
So. X st. recover wrist watch.
given to him as birthday present
only couple of days ago, but
stolen from his locker at the Elec-
iron CCC camp.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16

Frederick Hamish acted A. at
tendants.
Mrs. Micoll Is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. James Reilly Of +2s
No. Meridian st.. and the groom is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur S.
Micoll of Renton. Following the
ceremony the couple left for a
honeymoon trip around the Olym-
pic loop after which they will be
at home in Renton.
Fairgrounds to Open
Sponsored by the Kiwanis club
and the Wsmen's Chamber of Com
merce together with assistance
from the city. the summer play
ground will be opened Monday.
June rs. The season will run to
August rs. Grounds will be open
from 10 4. m. to 4 p. m. daily with
evening sessions from I to 8 p. m.
Underprivilegcd children will be
furnished with milk by the Active
club.
The staff will include Miss Pearl
Babnick, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs.
Chester Rowell. Miss Marjorie
Wentworth and Martin Reiter dur
ing the day, and Miss Marjorie
Snow and Leonard HANDLE. even
ings.
Give Seattle Recital
Patty Lou Richie, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Richie, Frances
and Natalie Bum, daughters Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Bum, and Joan
Williams were heard in piano re-
cital at the studios of Miss Evelyn
Brandt at the Colony Of Allied
Art, Seattle.
Home for Summer
Mr.. and Mrs. H. p. Scheyer and
sons, Harold, Bill and Richard. OF
Helix, Ore, have arrived to spend
the summer with Mrs. Scheysr's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Scheyer of North Puyallup. Schey'
err La principal of Helix high school
Another guest at the Schsyel
home this week is James Twohey
of Seattle. a grandson.
Making Recovery
Mrs. Maude Mathis of Nortf
\ Puyallup is reported making sat
isfactory recovery following 4 ma
jor operation at Puyallup Genera
hospital. Mrs. WILDER scheyer, q
daughter. h here from Seattle tc
be with her mother.
MRS. SUSAN K HAMlLN
Mrs. Susan Z. Hamiin, rs, dice
at the family home, 3oS 9th ave
N. W., Wednesday evening follow
| ing a short illness. She came tc
Puyallup IN 1900 from Portland
\ having previously lived in st
Cloud. MINI. She was q membel
VI TIC NhA SNltfsNt NnditH.
Surviving are her husband, T.
Hamlin; son, Kenneth: fou
daughters. Mrs. Edith kinersly O
Yakima. Mrs. Mildred Nray o
Tacoma. Mrs. Thelma Patrick o
Puyallup and Mrs. Vera Wood
bury of Juneau. Alaska: foui
grandchildren; one great-grand
child, and q sister, Mrs. Ssrai
Smith, in Michigan. Mrs. Wood
bury arrived from Juneau Thurs
4 day morning at s o'clock. Funers
arrangements will be announced
by Wrigley and Clements.
Wilson Funeral
Last rites for Harry A. Wilson
will be held Saturday at ; O'Clock
at the Wrigley and Clements cha
pei with Corinthisn lodge No. IS
r. and A. NJ. in charge. Place
of burial will be announced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
WASHINGTON CROP
SUMMARY

Winter wheat: Prospects June l
indicated production of 26.l2s, 900
bushels. 1872 per cent below 1888
crop, but a Ga per cent increase
over the 10-year (1e2s-37l aver
age. Condition of winter wheat in
Pslouse highest reported in state.
Spring wheat: Reported rs per
cent normal. compared with So
per cent last year.
Oats: Prospects good. although
drought damaged east side acre.
age.
Barley: Indicated crop will be
one of lowest since 1925.
Rye: Shortest crop in three years
predicted.
Hay: Crop undoubtedly lighter
than 1888.
Flax: Heavy abandonment.
Dry field peas: Good condition
in Palouse.
Patsure: Is points below June
1, 1888.
Milk: Production per COW about
the same as previous month.
Eggs: Production per 100 hens
indicated slightly below previous
month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
DROUGHT HURTS
STATES CROPS

PORTLAND. Ore Washington
and Oregon crops seriously felt
the record spring drought. accord
ing 10 detailed crop report re-
leased by the agriculture depart
ments bureau OF agricultural
economies in Portland.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
KATHRYN GAINOR SANDERS

Kathryn Gainor Sanders, 81,
of SAG So. State st, died Wednes-
Cay night in a local hospital. A
native OF Dubuque. Ia, she had
resided in Tacoma Q years. Sur
viving are her husband, Peter d..
Sanders; one daughter, Mrs. j..
Mcmillan OF Tacoma; one son, Dick
Sanders OF Montana; brother
Daniel Gainor of Iowa. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, l
p. M, at the c. o. Lynn chapel,
Rev. Carl E. Rydell officiating; in
terment in Mountain View burial
park.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-06-16
CHARLES A. PARKHURsT

Charles Albert Psrkhurst, 50.
Of 2s20 SO. Yakima ave, died
Thursday morning at his home. He
had resided in Tacoma 80 years,
teaching school here. He was a
former assessor of Pierce county,
and a retired stock man for F. s.
Harmon Co. He was a life time
member of the Pythian lodge,
having kept the lodge records for
Is years. Surviving are his wife,
Martha Lilly. of Tacoma; a son,
Howard r. Parkhurst of Olympia.
two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Willard
of Tacoma, and Mrs. Florence
Martinez of Seattle; brother,
L. A. Parkaurst OF Tacoma; five
grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral arrange
ments by Buckley-king.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
BOOK REVIEW

have had no opportunity to develop
those desirable qualities and Gus
toms which they=possessed.- Lack
Of unity made it difficult for native
leaders long to keep any consider
able portion Of land under their con-
trel -Hith-tAe-e coming -ef-the
Europeans opposition although often
attempted proved futile in the long
run. The type of rule which is
inflicted on the natives by all the
imperialistic countries has no de-
tense. Mr.. Woodson makes it clear
that all Of the nations have been
guilty of the worst sort of abuses.
The British more than all others
after securing control Of certain ter
ritory, refuse 10 give the native
any recognition whatsoever. Their
treatment of the African is worse
than that Of the Negro in the United
States according to Mr.. Woodson.
African Heroes and Heroines" at
times sacrifices the readers interest
for brevity and a mass of facts
which the reader finds little in
digestible. In general, though, both
in purpose and in achievement Of
this purpose, Mr.. Woodson has con-
tributed a book which anyone in
terested in the black mans destiny
should appreciate.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Eliza Mitchell
Club Hostess

The Gayateens met last Friday at
the home OF Elga Mitchell on Hague
avenue. The president Lesser Es-
telle, presided. Roii-call was an
swered with Biblical quotations.
The meeting was a business one
a. which the secretary. Catherine
Thomas, and the treasurer. Mari
Brown, turned in complete reports
and Geneva Hines was appointed 10
lie entertainment and sick com
mittees.
The recent barbecue at the presi-
dents home was voted a grand SUE
cess. A new fall program was also
discussed. Following adiournmen,
the hostess served a delicious re-
past.
Members present were Lesser Es-
telle, Mary Brown, Catherine
Thomas, Elga Mitchell, Geneva
Hines. Josephine Harper, and Sadie
Straughn. The next meeting will
&c held at the home OF Catherine
Thomas on Josephine avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Man, 80, Fled
From Prison,
Police Claim

At approximately 8:05 am last
Tuesday police officials received a
long distance call from Jackson
prison stating that William Davis,
80, had escaped from that institution
q. about pm, on August 7. His
escape was believed to have been
made in a stolen car, 1887 Fore
tudor va, Michigan license number
Gs2-39l.
TAe-esF- wss-s.olen- At -Inhn-1
cemetery, Jackson, Mich, at about
4:45 am. on August 7. When lasl
teen Davis was wearing prison
clothes. He was described as 81
years old, feet inch tall, weighing
1866 pounds.
It is believed Davis may try u
contact some Of his relatives living
IN Detroit or Mt. Clemens, Mich
Records disclose that he has a sister
living at l345 Macomb street, one
a. 1899 Russell street, a wife at 81
Meade street and grandmother al
an address on Russell street
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Youth Council Leadership Institute To Open Friday
Pilgrim Baptist

Last Sunday. all services were
well attended. The pastor, Rev. J..
3. Hendricks at the II a, m. service
preached a stirring sermon from
n subject, The Church Of God"
Among the visitors were Mrs. Lii
Ian Garrison, Mrs. Murray, Mrs.
Black, Mrs. King. ad Mrs. Digs.
The Missionary society featured
in a rally at the afternoon service
a. which $3.50 was reported by CAPT.
Clemmie johnson, while Mrs. Sadie
Hendricks. the pastors wife. re-
ported Sl4.
Brief remarks were made by the
president of the choir usher board
Deacon Haskins and Rev, E. G. Beal
delivered the sermon.
At the evening services a fellow
snip Of new members and the Lords
Supper were held with the pastor
again preaching. Rev. and Mrs
Stone were visitors.
Mrs. Clemmie johnson, Mrs. Ada
Benford, Mrs. Willie Easley have
returned from their vacations. Visi-
tors are always welcome.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Mrs. Ray Fetes
Ministers Wives

Mrs. Matte Lou Ray was hostess
to the Local Ministers Wives club
last Thursday evening at her home
o. Mitchell avenue.
Mrs. Gertrude Phillips was added
to the club membership, and the
PRESIDENT, Mrs. Mary J. Kennedy,
gave a report from the State con-
vention which met recently at Bat
ne Creek, Mich.
Rev. J. E. Ray taught the Bible
lesson. Mrs. Mary J. Kennedy. Mrs.
Louise Westbrooks, Mrs. Lee Lou
Haywood. Mrs, Charlie Griffin,
Mrs. Hattie Ford. Mrs. Gertrude
Phillips, and Rev. James E. Ray
ere among those present
Following a delightful menu, the
meeting was adjourned to meet
rext week at the home of Mrs.
Louise Westbrooks.
Mrs. NJ. L. Ray, club scribe, and
Mrs. Mary J, Kennedy, president
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Guest Honored
AT Lawn Party

Miss Alice Bromery was the hon
ored guest at a delightful garden
party held on the beautifully land
scaped rear lawn of the charming
hostess. Miss -Thelma Sims Of Will
Iiams street last Sunday afternoon.
The colorful affair took on the guise
of a shower for Miss Bromery.
Among the guests. present were
he Misses Jssie Staten. Ellariz
Thompson, Lola Williams, Ellie
Williams, Myrtle Bromery, Vernon
Hannah. Linnie Harris, Johnnie Mae
Pack. and Irene Hollingsworth, who
recently returned from visiting
friends in Tulsa, Okla, where she
spent her vacation.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
GREAT LAKES
COUNTRY CLUB
Scene OF meet
Local Leaders Featured
As Discussion Guides

After weeks OF preparation, IS
youth leaders will convene at the
first annual Leadership Training in
situte Of Detroit N,AA.CP. Youth
Councils being held August Is, 10
and 20. al the beautiful Great Lakes
Country club.
The institute, called primarily for
The purpose OF acquainting youth
with methods and techniques in
volved in the promotion of a broad
and constructive program, will be
addressed by men and women who
have attained success in their par
ticular fields.
Keynote addresses will be made
BY William Sheriff. who will speak
on Youth and Job Opportunities"
Columbus Aston on Youth and
Labor Legislation, What the MAJ.
CP. Must Do" and Miss Amlie
H!mel on The Execution Of Our
Education Program L. c. Blount
on Financing the Years Program"
and Mrs HAVANA Butler whose
topic relates to "Enlarging the Mem
bership.'
Following each keynote address
group sessions are-betffgg-- iia-stad-
led by competent group leaders
Group leaders and discussion
groups they will lead are; Labor
and Industry, by Rev. John Miles;
Publicity, by Mr.. Leroy G, White;
Membership, by Mr.. Claud Cooper;
Program and Research, by Mr.
John Simmons; Labor and Industry,
By Mr. Frank SsiisaFi iEfi4eT1'
by Mrs. Jesrolean Sneed; Finance.
by Mr.. l. c. Blount; Membership,
BY Mrs. Burrell Carter, and Pro-
gram and Research, by Mrs, Irene
Graves.
Socially the highlight of the in
sti:ute will be the country club
jump dance being held Saturday
night. This affair is open to the
public.
Registration may be made by
contracting Alma Strong at 4O6 AL
ger or by calling Tyler 67858.
For those who have registered
for the institute. transportation will
leave the city Friday at pm. Prior
10 leaving tine delegates will assem-
bic at the Lucy Thurman YWC,A.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Abyssinia Baptist

Rev Henry Thurman, pastor OF
the New Abyssinia church preached
10 an appreciative audience last
Sunday morning, following the Sum-
day school hour from the subject
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled"
Musical selections were featured
v-the-Peaee- and-GaedwiIl- quartet
OF Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
Evening presented as guest pas
tor, Rev. A. Johnson, who spoke
from the subject Eternal Life"
Sundays visitors included Mrs. F
E. Weaver Of Birmingham, Ala
bama; and Miss Vinie Alexander Of
Catherine, Alabama.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19
Extend Date On
Civil Service Exam

Deadline for filing applications
with the civil service department
o. the Michigan Unemployment;
Compensation Commission for ex-
aminauons for the positions OF Field
Auditor l and II, originally SEIZED
u.ed for today, has been extended
to midnight Friday, Edward L
Cushman, director. announced to
Gay.
Decision 10 extend the deadline
vas prompted by the fact that onl,
$50 applications have been received
All unemployed auditors are urge
10 participate. The commission has
IN vacancies 10 ill Immediately anu
expects TO set up an eligible regis
Ter for future vacancies.
Field Auditor has beginning
salary Of $3.50 a month. which may
be boosted 70 $50; Field Auditor II
has salary rage OF $500 to $40.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-08-19

The title q this book IS some
what misleading since Mr.. Woodson
=I-as- included IN ft-H7t -eTly ;ic-
counts Of African heroes but also
A discussion Of the racial back
ground Of the different African
tribes and Of the abuses which the
European nations have practiced on
the Africans. Mr.. Woodson shows
that contrary to popular belief, Afri-
can warriors defended ably their
land al different periods m the
country's history, His book is an
important contribution 10 a much
twisted history of Africa. As the
author points out it has been TO the
advantage Of most historians TO dis
tort facts in such way that the
Europeans would seem justified IN
their imperialistic programs in a
land Of benighted souls,
The stories Of many Of these Arr
can leaders are incomplete but Mr,
Woodson has woven their exploits
INTO the history Of different parts
Of Africa so that his book deals
more with the development Of the
regions Of the country than with
the lives Of the heroes. However,
there are a few names which stand
out in the readers mind, Samori,
Chaka, 'Ginga, woman leader;