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Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07

JNe W1DUc House where Mr.. ROOSn-
welt had been informed a few min
utes earlier that death had created
a third vacancy in his cabinet. The
presidents statement expressed pro.
found sorrow at the passing of his
friend and adviser.
1T is with profound sorrow he
said, that I have learned of the
death today at the Rapidan Camp
Va, of the greatly loved Claude A
Swanson
Swanson had been Ill for years
He collapsed just before a White
House dinner in January. 1887, and
long had appeared in public only
With the assistance of an attendant
Yesterday morning Swanson suffer-
cd a stroke as he lay In bed at the
fishing lodge which had been con-
verted largely TO his use. Twenty
five hours later he was dead. Mrs
Swanson was with him when he
died.
News of his death hit the navy
department like broadside from
enemy batteries. Although he had
been Ill through much of his 'serv-
ice, Swanson maintained his de.
partment in such good standing
on Capitol Hill that congress fire.
quently was moved to vote fund;
Continued on Page 6, Col. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
State TO Abolish
Border Sfatio,

The automobile checking station
at Yuma was scheduled to be abol-
ished by the California department
of motor vehicles along with all
similar stations in the state, re-
liable sources revealed Friday. The
plant quarantine checking station
will not be effected.
Economy was given as the reason
for the removal of the station. Six
men are now on the checking crew
at Yuma while the total for the
state is estimated at so. Some of
the number may be transferred to
other work in the department.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07

was mdue Wncl HuIluIcuS VI onP"
nese, observing the second anniver-
sary OF the war in China, demon
strated before the embassy build
ing.
Police acted promptly. Reinforce
ments we're dispatched and the
demonstrators were dispersed. Ex-
ira police we're ordered to remain
on guard and othes were posted
to prevent the approach of parades
from the nearby Yasukuni Shrine.
crowded with worshippers on the
anniversary.
At the war office, the army
spokesman in his statement said
that the government saw no reason
Continued on Page 6; Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Admiral Byrd Will Stake Out US.
Claims 10 Antarctic Territories

casions in Antarctic explorations
the big coast guard cutter NORTH
land" and the North Star" a ship
belonging to the department of iii
terror and now in Alaska.
Byrd said it was his intention to
establish three bases with % men
in each base.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
News Man Tells Of
Burqunder Crime

PHOENIX, July T. (UP)-The
states last witness in the murder
trial of Robert Burgunder testified
today the college youth admitted
to him killing Jack Peterson and
Ellis Koury and said he was alone
at the time.
Harvey L. Mott, news editor Of
the Arizona Republic at Phoenix,
related details of the college youths
purported confession made in a
Globe, Ariz.. restaurant.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Bloody Sunday Convict Hero, Given
Job 10 Rebuild Self, Nabs Payroll Cash

AUBURN. Calf, July 7. UP)-
Richard Harrison. convict hero of
the bloody Sunday attempted
break at Folsom prison in 1887, and
al least $1,000 today were believed
missing from the ranch where Har-
rison had obtained a job to re
build himself into good citizen"
II. B. Written, owner of the 1900
acre peach ranch at Wheatland
where Harrison was employed as
manager. told District Attorney
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07

tsmpts of President Roosevelt's fol-
lowers to remove a modified arms
embargo clause from the house.
approved neutrality bill.
Both Mr.. Roosevelt and Secre-
tary of State Cordell Hull have de-
clared their opposition to the en-
barge clause.
The group apparently threw its
opposition against even the modi-
fled house version of the embargo
in denouncing any modification"
of the existing strict embargo.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Japanese Bombs Damage British Navy
Gunboaf, Fall Near American Area

CHUNGK1NG. China. July 7
tUP)-The British gunboat Falcon
was damaged today as japanese
bombs fell around the vessel during
three air raids on the temporary
Chinese capital here.
One bomb fell so feet from the
home of WHY'S Peck, counsellor OF
the United States embassy
Bombs hit within radius of so
feet Of the Falcon, knocking off
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
ProwIer Held
For Investigation

P. A Hayes. 40. of Brawley, was
held in the county Jail Friday for
investigation following his capture
by Ell Centre police in an Ell Gen.
tro cleaning establishment on I'm
perial avenue.
Police answered phone call re-
porting a prowler had broken into
the Burton Cleaners building Thurs
day night. and found Hayes hiding
behind clothes rack in the rear
of the establishment.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07

the border from Canada. and said
the three women rowed across the
st. Lawrence river after slowing
away in a steamship from Egypt.
Subsequent investigation. said the
immigration officials, showed that
the Negroes learned the Hebrew
tongue In a Negro Hebrew church
at jamaica. Long Island. and thar
the Rev. Tashara wanted trip
to Abyssin.a for the prestige u
would give him in Negro cult Inc
formed here.
The immigration men charged
that the Rev. Tashara u plain BID
Jackson, 81, and his handmaidcns
are Ola Bell Oliphant, 10. Elizabeth
Johnson, 80. and Sylvia Ricks. 25.
all Of Savannah, Georgia.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Horse Winner in
Row With Auto

The horse came out best In a
collision with an automobile west
of Ell Centre Thursday night.
Burley B,!rson. %, was treated for
a cut on his hand after his car
was wrecked in collision with the
horse. The animal suffered a cu
on the shoulder. Highway Patrol
men Tillman Daley and Paul Brown
said.
Burson said the horse dashed out
of driveway into the path of his
car and he was unable to avoic
striking it.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
{. ". Brockman in
La JoIIa Clinic

c. w. Brockman of the Calexico
district is in clinic at La Jolla
for physical examination ordered
after recent illness.
He was taken to the coast Tues
day and was said to be greatly
improved ON Friday. He and Mrs.
Brockman are expected to leave La
Jolla next week for the Brockman
cabin at Live Oak Springs for the
remainder of the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Relatives Seek
Mrs. B. N. SinqIe

Relatives are anxious to find Mrs
B. NJ. Single. nee Jessie Powell, who
lived near e. Centro Is years ago
Her brother, William H. Powell
Of Schuylkill Haven, Penn, wrote
county welfare officials that he
wished to find his sister so he could
give her share in an estate left
to them. She has not written to him
for 25 years. he said At that time
she lived at route 2, box 81, Ell Cen
tro.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07

son, r., Calf, the bloc met today'
to plan strategy. 1t pledged unalter-
able opposition Ito the repeal or
modification of the present neu-
trality law prohibiting the sale or
expectation of arms, munitions or
implements of war to nations en-
gagged in war;
If leaders of the bloc can main-
tain their lines intact In the face
of determined opposition from the
administration, they almost cer-
tainly would be able to block at
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
POLE FIRM ON DANZlG STAND

WARSAW, Poland, July 7. (UP)
-Polands position towards the
Danzig problem is that the free
state must remain outside the bor-
ders of the Reich, a foreign office
spokesman declared tonight in the
most precise definition to date OF
Polands stand.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Sailor Killed as
Shell Exp|odes

SAN FRANCISCO, July 7.CUP)--
Roilie J. Belcher of Gardendale,
Ala, gunner's mate. was killed
and Frank Ballard, seaman. was
injured seriously aboard the us.
Louisville here when a shell left
over from Independence Day ss.
lutes exploded while Belcher was
de-capping it, it was disclosed to-
day.
Ballard suffered burns and
ruptured ear drum. He was under
treatment at Mare Island hospital.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Baseball Results

NATIONAL
New York ...... 900 00l 0O1-2 9 0
Brooklyn ........ 100 900 00x-3 7 l
Melton and Danning; Wyatt and
Todd.
Philadelphia =. 2l0 900 O00-3 7
Boston ........... 20l 0O4 0Ox-7 l3
Beck, Butcher and Davis. Coble;
Posedel and Lopez.
Chicago ........ 600 003 0Ol 0l-5 Ia O
Pittsburgh T., O03 600 100 90 IA Q
Lee and Hartnett; Tobin, Bauers
and Mueller.
Only scheduled games.
AMERICAN
Boston .......... 100 10 0l0-4 8 0
New York ..... 010 10l 000-3 10 0
Wade. Dickman and Peacock;
Ruffing and Dickey.
Cleveland ....... 900 02l 4O0-7 IL
Chicago .....~~.. 0l0 002 0O0-3 II
Feller and Hemsley; Marcum,
Brown. Dobernic and fresh.
Detroit .............................. 900 Oil 20
st. Louis ........................... 900 O02 05
Trout. Thomas and York; Kram-
err Kimberlin, Lawson and Glenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Senators Threaten Fi|ibuster to
Kill New Deal Effort TO Lift Ban
On Arms Shipments During Wartime

WASHINGTON July 7. (UP)-A bloc of "a senator's
announced today that they will talk to death any proposal
to remove from the neutrality laws the present authorza
ion for embargoes against shipments of to belger
ents Headed bv veteran isoationist Sen Hiram john
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
'KinssburY Run
Death Clue Leads
Toward Solution
Bnck|ayer Confesses Torso Murder Of
Woman Formerly Listed as Victim Of
Mad Fiend, Quizzed on Other Crimes

CLEVELAND, July 7. (UP)-Sheriff Martin L. O'Don-
nell announced late today that Frank Dolzl 52year-od
Bohemian brckayer questioned for two days suspect
in Cevelands 13 murders had confessed to killing
Mrs Florence Sawdey Polilo, victim number and cut
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Negro Cult Leader Speaking Hebrew
With Southern Accent Demands Free
Trip to Abyssinia, Goes TO Jail

LOS ANGELES, July 7. (UP)-The Rev. Hefie Tash-
secretary of the Grand Council of the Mystery 10 in
Israe Name from the Temple of Honor Faith and JUS
tce in jail today accused of trying hornswogge
the government into deporting him 'back Abyssina
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Never Before Such Hatred in Japan
For British Says Army Spokesman as
Mob Storms English Embassy in Tokyo
No Further Reason to Suppress Anti-British
Demonstrations Declares Official Angered
BY Dckering For Russian Alliance

TOKYO, July 7. (UP)-Police reinforcements we're
guard the British embassy against demonstrators
today army spokesman asserted that never before
during AngloJapanese relations has Japan borne such
hatred for Brtons The call for police renforcements
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
Navy Secretary Claude Swanson Dies
After Lingering Illness. Creating
3rd Cabinet Vacancy for Roosevelt
Assistant Secretary, Missouri Governor
Named as Possible Successor to Elder
Stateman President Voices Grief

WASHINGTON, July 7. (UP) - Secretary Of Navy
Claude A. Swanson elder statesman of the Democratic
party, died at 8 O6 today in Blue Ridge mountain
camp the Rapdan river in his native Virginia.
He II years old. His death announced from
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07
WPA WaIkouts Threaten
100000 With Id|eness
y AMBLING
IMPORTER
BY Remote Control

BY Remote Control
Billy Donohue left for Mexico
City we'll keeled with both pesos
and dollars. At least that was the
impression of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w
Donohue, parents and outfitters o.
the expedition.
The Donohues waited patiently
for telegram telling them he had
arrived safely. They finally tele.
graphed Mexico City. This was
Billy's reply.
Train hello over day. Everything
fine, Happy, Trip fine. Wire me
$25."
Use Smoke Signals
Fred Ferguson. his throat muffled
In bulky kerchief walked stiffly
In and out among the 300 persons
at B. w. hotel banquet. He gestur-
ed feebly and smiled wanly in CIV
ing directions.
Whats the matter with you
Fred?" a PUZZLED guest inquired
after watching his strange conduct
for several minutes. Fred pointed
to his throat and whispered weakly
'Tonsils out"
Cheap at Any Price
Everett, Frank, and Elisa Nice
have gone into the zoo business
since leaving Ell Centre for Braw-
ley. They would have a far more
elaborate and varied assortment OF
animals. however. if it were moi
for the parental interference of MI
and Mrs. Charles Nice and the
desertion of fat bull snake.
Cats, dogs, desert turtle. pigeons
bantam chickens are all very well
for the ordinary zoo but the Nice
zoo had to have something nice
The bull snake added the desired
fillip until he hid out, hid so sue
cessfully that Mrs. Nice can't stroll
In the yard after dark for fear she
may step or him.
The Nice infants cast around for
something to double for the snake
Mrs. Nice heard loud argument In
the backyard one day and went to
investigate.
She arrived just as money was
about to change hands. The zoe
owners were stopped on the brink
of buying highly scented baby
skunk for a quarter.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-07

Butter: Los Angeles, 26ci but
terfat. Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A. Csc: manufacturing milk.
27ci route gathered cream, 24,zc.
l.. A. Hay: u. s. No. l. $14-i450i
u. s. No. 2 leafy s13-I3.50: u. =. No.
2 S11.1l.50. MINI flax. July Sl.59'4.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Blankets, Etc.

IS Dark Wool Auto
Robes, with fringe. CT or
Were $795 -
-6 Dark Gray Army Blankets,
$50 wool, 1870 cot @7 90
ton. Were $295 -
. North Star Wool Blankets.
Plaids. 72x84. Soiled. c1Q az
Were $3.50 Pr.
3 Rayon = Covered
Down Com forts. OK az
Were $25 --
a Trapunto Rayon Satin Cow
cred Down Comforts. @7A
Were $3.50 -----
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19

help out a few hours.
A large boulder suspended by q
steam shovel over Perron's truck
slipped and smashed against the cab.
He died As minutes later.
Lighter Clothes Suggested
The Mems Wear Council of Brit.
ain is advising men to wear lighter
clothes during blackout periods.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Ted Shawn, Dancer,
Will Disband Troupe

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSFIELD, Mass, Oct. 19.-Ted
Shawn. leader Of a widely known
troupe of men dancers, announced
today he would disband the group at
the end of the winter tour of the
Evening star., 1939-10-19
'Deoth Hunch' Driver
Quits Too Late

By the Associated Press.
GUNNISON, Colo, Oct. 19.-Clif
Perron, IS, told fellow workers he
had hunch" he should quit his
Job as truck driver on a road con-
struction project.
He drew his pay, but agreed to
Evening star., 1939-10-19

country and indicated that he
planned a new project.
He declined to divulge the nature
of his future plans except to say that
he intended to sell his summer home
and studio in Beckett. Members of
his troupe, he added, would enter
upon individual careers.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Homefittings

Remnants Cotton Curtain o.
Fabrics. Were l9c to 3sc yd. W
Remnants Cotton and -Rayon
Curtain and Drapery Fab OK
RIGS. Were soc to 8sc yd.-- "~
Cotton Cretonne Remnants,
were 79c to $l,29 yd.; 13 Bolts
Cotton Terry Cretonnes, COo
were soc yd.--
-S Bolts Rayon and Cotton
Drapery Damask. Were ROo
79c to sl.98 yd.--
. Cedar Chests. s24.95 c1c
floor samples. AS is O
rs Prs. Rayon and Cotton
Damask Drapes. Were $685. c.
III Bolts Glazed Cotton 11c
Chintz. Were 29c yd.-- ~
rs Prs. Quaker and Scranton
Cotton Lace Curtains, CO 90
Were s495 and s595-- ~
-2s Prs. Printed Lin CT 90
en- Drapes. Were S9.95 H
is Cotton Studio Couch Slip
Covers. Were $3.95 CD 90
and $495 --
-225 Rayon-and- Cotton 10.
Squares. Were 4sc to 79c AN
-l25 Prs. Cushion Dot Cotton
Marquisette Priscilla CD 10
Curtains. Were s2.95 ~S
--175 Cotton India Print 77o
Spreads. Were s1.09--
rs Prs. Rayon Vcile 90.
Curtains. Were $1.95,
$50 Prs. Cotton Cur 2On
tains. Were 6sc to s1- Nv
Il Bolt Striped Cotton
Monks Cloth. Was $l29 Ifo
yd.
100 Cotton Mattress o.
Covers. Were $l29 --
rs Cotton Box
Spring Covers. Were &7 o.
$295 -- O
As Rayon Spreads and Drapes.
Handled. Were Csc to S2O7
$685. w ~
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Umbrellas

. Silk and Rayon
16 Rib Umbrellas. @1 90
Were 81 -
-6 Rayon and Silk
Vs.: Us s;' :, Umbrellas. sl.75
-6 Gloria 16-Rib Umbrel- %1
las. Were 81 2-
II Mans 10-Rib Rayon.and-
Cotton Mixed Umbrel- CT OS
La. Was 81. As is
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Toilet Goods
FUR C0ATS-25 to 509o OFF!

D S4S Beaver Dyed Mouon Lamb Jacket t--------s sz9
Ri.rk mir. .nyed Conev Coat
a $50 .hved Conev Coat S39
= nv.d Con.v Coat
= sso RI.cL C.r.cu,. .nved Kid Coat Observation-Disclosures $40
a s1oo RI.ck -nved ponv Skin Coat ----------- SIS
= s1on nI.ck nved Persian Paw (p1ate) Coat
s1on N.tvr. p.r.;.r Coa in long S66
a e,1oS SLunk .nv.d Onossur Coat 40 in long ST.
= nI..L NJ rro~. p.r.,n ami
= e1o nv.d Sknnk co.t az in lonr ---. Sl09
0 Many other one of kind coats also
reduced. As 1870 down
monthly payments-smal carrying charge
Kanns-Second Floor
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Juniors Wear

u r.ron 5 w.r. m nsa 80 ss n,ssss:; tn - a. Soc
. Spring Wool Coats. @1
Were 1855 ------ -- PO
AZ Rayon Fall Dresses. O.
Were $10.95 - ~o
-8 Cotton Raincoats. CD Oh
Were $5.95 ~S~)
-l8 Woodland Cotton
Reversible =. ': Coats. Were $500
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19

Gloves
-l6 Prs. Clasp
White Capeskins, 6 to @7 %
Z. Were $2.95
81 Prs. Rust Doe
skins, 5% to 7h. Were &1 90
$l.o8 --
-31 Prs. Handstitched White
Cotton Fabrics. 8 to &1 10
Z. Were Sass ~
KAun'S-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Infonts' Wear

-1-Pc. Cotton F1annelette Pa.
jamas, size 2, we're 89c
and sl'lS; Toy Dogs were 4c
Cotton Socks. Sizes AZ H.,
to 812. Were 29c .-
Cotton Overalls, sizes 2 to 6,
w were SOC and 8sc; &c: Cotton 48c
Cotton Crib Blankets, OOc
36x50. Were $3.50
Cotton Flannelette Gowns,
broken * sizes 8 to IT, Were 74c
Cotton Dresses, broken
sizes / to 6. Were $1.69 QQc
and $199 --
Kann'~Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
AFTER -llIlIIERSARY
4 R0BSIxG FRIDAY BARGAIN
Hondkerchiefs

Hondkerchiefs
Mems Colored Woven
Border Cottons. Were l8c o.
Women Novelty
Cottons. Orig. Sc 6for70c
Kann's-Street Floor.
Toilet Goods
-Cheramy Bouquet Per- ROc
fumes. Orig. $100 ~
Miracle Dry Shaw &7 40
ers. Orig. S. ---
-Sachet Pillows in Glas- 10o
sine boxes ------------
-27 DR.. West Tooth CSc
Paste. 40c size .-----
st. Denis Face Powders and Lip
Sticks Discontinued 81 49c
B Five-Piece Dresser Sets. c1
Orig. SO
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Housewares

Housewares
-6 Porcelain Top Kitchen Ia.
bles, as is, were $6.98;
2 Pairs Andirons, were c7 90
S3.86 -----
II Steel 64-In. Util-
ity Closets. As is. Were CD ~
$4.49 -----------
-3 Steel 66-In. Utility Closets, as
is, were $5.95; Steel 60-Inch
Wardrobe ,hs Closet as is 1914
was $3.50 --
. Double-Door 60-In. Steel
Wardrobe Closets. As CT 40
Is. Were $698 ~ A'
-3 Combination Cooker and
Heater 2-burner. As $8.07
is. Were $3.50 - ~o
. Pairs Black and Brass And.
irons, were $49S; Round Wood.
en- Sandwich Trays, CD 90
were $7.98 -
3 Pairs Heavy Black 90 40
Andirons. Were 1898
Il Pair Solid Brass &2 OQ
Andirons. Were $6.98 ~O
"a Adjustable Curtain Stretch
:1s. :''i w:!s W .r.s 81 to $l.50
10 Padded Folding Iron
ing Tables. As is. Were QQn
$139. Now --
-49c Cast Iron Griddles. Q7o
Were 65c --
Il Lot Sapolin Speed En-. o.
amel. Was zoe. Now
Universal Kitchen Cut IOc
lery. Was 79c to ill.,
-26 Covered Enamel s.
Qt. Sauce Pans. Were R7c
$1.39. Now --
Il Perfection Oil
Heater. As is. Was GO o.
$13.75. Now --
so Table Covers, 54x54, were
81; 8 Metal Clothes Hamp- 7Oc
ers. As Is. Were $l.29 Now
-37 Asbestos Gas Range CSo
Mats. Special -
3 Aluminium Cow
cred Chicken Fryers. @1 90
Were 1898. Now---- ~
IS Aluminium Whistling Tea Ket-
ties, as is, were Soc; So Alum
inum 3-Pc. Sauce Pan Sets and
70 Aluminium 2-Qt. Tea 2Oc
Kettles
40 Potholder Sets. Were IN
As Oil Cloth Chair 7So
Pads. Were 29c- c--- ~
10 E n am eled Steak 20.
Broilers. Were 3l.25 Wv
Kann'stThird Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
keckweor

-27 Pcs. Cotton Lace Neck C7
wear. Were $l.95 and $2.95
-57 Long Sleeve Sports Jackets,
vool-and-rayon mixtures. II TO
20. Orig. s2.95 and CD 40
$3.50 -
-Rayon Ascot Scarfs and 2O~
Toppettes. Orig. 81
SO Pcs. Soiled Cotton 7Oc
Neckwear. Orig. soc
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
Leather Goods
Furniture, 4th Floor

. Porcelain Top
5-Pc. Breakfast Sets. c17 IN
Were s2495 -- ~
. Desk Chairs S2O9
Marred. Were s4.95-- ~
Il Maple Bed Chair. c1O IN
Was s24.95 - ~AO
-12 Maple Butterfly SYOQ
End Tables. Were s595 ~"
IS Walnut Top End CD 90
Tables. Were s5
Il Mahogany Veneered Gum
wood Sewing Cabinet. c. IN
Was s1495 -- ''oO
-6 Odd Tables. Were G1 -
81 ~ ca. ---
Il Modern Knee Hole
I,st5 D:,s and Chair. Was $500
Sl2,4o "
-3 Chrome Plated Chairs for
Tvereasion wsrs s1soz roo MS 5000
~ 7.i,.! MAHOGANY %esa 70 81 End S4.98
Il Three-Way High c. ~
Chair. Was S1o.95
. Folding Go-Carts. co 90
Were $l495 -- ~)
Il Walnut Fin.
ished Chest Desk. c7O On
Was Sl6.95 - ~AS~)
Il Student Desk with ca 90
drawer. Was S795
10 Fibre Seat Ma CT 90
pie Chairs. Were S299 ~
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19
SiIverwore

lis Pcs. Sterling Silver.
Damaged. Were $l.2s to o.
-S Silver Plated Cocktail Shak-
ers. Marred. were 40 90
S4.sS and $5.ss----- ~-
-s Silver Plated Bread OQc
Trays. Were $3.50.
-lSo Rogers Silver Plated serv-
ing Pcs. Were Soc 70 o.
n IN GOC
-6 Chrome and Glass
.,r.. :. :. Salad Sets Were $l.89
$Z.S6 -------
so Gold. Plated and China
Bon-Bon Dishes. Marred. [Oo
Were $1.25 -- ~
II Rogers 1S47 Silver Plated
se-Pc. Set, Legacy pattern, en-
graved with ~" Orig. &dQ o.
Slls.6o. As e. @']O
xann'S-exeet Floor.
Evening star., 1939-10-19

Iraq Is to have its FIRST match
factory.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-14
CONGRESSMAN Asks Data On Postal Discrimination Here
Underwriters In
Collection Drive

The Michigan Underwriters asso-
citation met last Monday, Oct, al
the YMCA, This meeting ended
its first week collection campaign of
Negro National Insurance Collec-
ton moth.
The Detroit are is divided into
its section North. South. and West;
The South side won first prize with
collection percentage Of l0e per
cent; the West side taking second
prize with 1902 per cent and the
North side taking BOBBY prize with
9s per cent collection.
The Individual prizes were won
by Sarah Blair OF Western Union
Mutual Insurance company and
James E Blackwell. also Of Western
Union Mutual Insurance company,
with collection percentages of 3l4
afd l64 respectively.
This collection campaign lasts for
the month OF October and group
prizes and individual prizes will be
awarded each week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-14

county and state salaries for which
are PAID out OF public funds by pub
lie officials elected by vote.
3 To develop a greater conscious
ness and solidarity.
Also brig to the attention Of the
public the facts of employment in
various departments of puolic serv-
ice and the attitude of public Off
Gals 10 our group and all minority
people
The offense for which Mr.. Snow
Grigsby was asked 10 resign as
chairman of the Detroit Civic or
ganization was as follows:
He Snow Grigsby) made appli-
cation to purchase property acquired
by the Hole and was denied and
turned down by the Hole depart
ment of our national government.
This matter was taken up with
the Washington office, a number Of
Senators and Congressman and after
/ long correspondence and not get
ting anything definite, a Citizens
Committee, made up OF Negro or
CARNATIONS, wired Senator Prentis
BROWN for an anpointment with him
and the President. for the purpose
Of getting this HOLE matter
/ straiohtened out because Negroes in
all sections of the country and espe-
ciaIIv in Detroit were deliberately
ont Of from, tho benefits of this
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arty, Caught In
Storm, Battles To Port
By LAWRENCE F. LAMAR

OF order. the gravity Of their pre-
dicament became apparent.
Friends and relatives made franz
tic inquiries of coast guard head
quarters regarding the pagtys safe
~ Mrs. Paul R. Williams stood BY.
with John L. Hill, close friend OF
the architect, as he directed the
inquiry.
Warrington at controls OF the
craft battled heavy seas for hours
and finaiiy- bFeHsht-tAe BIllydick
to anchor in swanky Newport har-
Dor. 1t was later learned the storm
had taken a heavy toll Of lives ana
caused thousands of dollars 70
damage.