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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
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The PEOPLES HEALTH
By Samuel g. Pavlo. MD.
SAINT VITUs'S DANCE CChorea)

SAINT fIIUS'S DANCE (ChOrea)
Chorea is a children's disease seen
most commonly between the ages of
seven and fourteen years. It occurs
twice as often in female children as in
males, and is most frequent during the
spring months. Children of a high
strung neurotic temperament, those
who are pressed hard in their school
work, or overloaded mentally are more
susceptible to the disease than others.
The symptoms manifest themselves
rather slowly and are frequently
ascribed by parents and teachers to
unusual nervousness. Delicate work
in school, such as writing or drawing,
may become difficult because of the
unsteadiness of the child's hands. The
child may be dropping things at home,
especially during meals. 1t becomes
rather irritable and nervous, and cries
easily for no reason at all. Then
abnormal muscular movements are
noticed, such as twitching of the face
and eyes, twisting and turning of their
hands and legs. All there movements
are irregular, jerking and spasmodic.
never rhythmic and rarely symmetri-
cal. The movements are not under
control of the patients will and become
intensified by efforts to repress them.
The parents or teachers are apt to
think that the child is making gri-
maces or is misbehaving. A physicians
advice is usually sought only when
punishment, instead of correcting the
condition, aggravates it.
The symptoms may become worse if
the disease is neglected. We then
have signs of muscle weakness which
resembles paralysis: inability to walk,
to sit up straight, to eat. The abnor-
nal movements may become so violent
that the patient cannot lie in bed with
out special protection. 1t is probable
that the name of this disease had its
origin from watching the advanced
manifestations of it.
The direct cause of this disease is
not as yet known to medical science.
but it is believed to be of the rheuma-
tic variety. Like Rheumatism it not
infrequently, although not as severely.
damages two valves of the heart. The
treatment is directed towards curing
the disease and prevention of heart
disease complications.
A child sick with Saint Vitus's
Dance should at once be taken from
school, and should never be subjected
to punishment or ridicule on account
Of the abnormal movements. Rest
and avoidance of excitement are the
most important methods of treatment.
Two or three weeks in the hospital
under control and restraint of hos
pital regime and away from excessive
sympathy at home are most beneficial.
Chorea patients should be under the
care of physician until completely
cured, for occurrences are not infre-
quent, and heart complications are
possible even at the terminal stages of
the disease.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
CHURCH NEWS
COLUMBUS AVE. AME ZION
CHURCH

Rev. VIM. d. Battle, Pastor
8 am, early morning prayer and
praise service.-10 am, sermon bv
BISHOP W. J. Walls, DID. He will make
his first Episcopal visit for this con-
ference year. 1890 pm. Church
School and Bible classes. 8 pm, trus-
tees annual pew rally. Sermon bv
Rev J. F. Bailey. Mrs. Georgia VI
Bailey will sing.-4:3O pm, Junior
Varick C.E. Society. 6.15 pm, Young
people society of Varick Christian
Endeavor. 1880 pm. Sermon by the
pastor. Evening worship.
Holy Communion will be observed
both at the morning and evening SER
wees. Be on time, and stay to the
close OF the services that you may wit
ness the professions and the recess
sions. They are impressive. These
services will help you. Visitors are
welcome.
Coming
Sunday, April 81, annual Sprinp
rally. Each member is requested to
give at least $500 to help meet press
ing obligations. Tuesday, April %
The 10th anniversary of Bishop Walls
IN the Gospel ministry.
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FOURTH NJ. E. CHURCH
7O9-715 Shawmut Avenue
Rev. S. Marion Riley, Jr., Pastor

1920 am, Pastor Riley preaching
Communion. 1890 pm. Church
School: Henry Shepherd, Supt. Visit
Glass No. l, Robert Jackson, teacher.
$500 pm, Epworth League. 40
PM, Pastor Riley preaching: Commu-
Mon.
Rev. James Stewart preached a
soul stirring sermon Sunday morning
Rev. A. j. Spratley delivered heart
warming and instructive sermon at
3:OO pm. 5. M. Riley, Sr., was the
evening speaker for the Woman's
Home Missionary Society. He gave a
very searching and challenging tallk
DR.. Charles S. Otto was DELIGHTED
with the very fine reports at the
Fourth Quarterly Conference on Mon
day, April 1, 1910. Visit the Friendly
Church that grips both heart and
hand. ~
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
MINISTER'S WIVES
COUNCIL MEETS

The Ministers Wives Council of
Boston and vicinity met Friday after
noon, March 20, for their regular bust
ness meeting, at the home of Mrs. F.
Havis Davis, Concord Ave, Cambridge
the president, Mrs. A. f. Mckenzie,
presided. After delightful devotional
period and short business session,
play, entitled "Susan Should Marry"
was read. Two plays will be given
April % at 4th Methodist Church, Rev.
S. NJ. Riley, Jr., pastor. The hostess
served Hearts Delight" dinner.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
Hnt. Annrnp UrnttPr.
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
NATIONAL RACE CONGRESS

All indications seem to predict that
the Third National Race Congress,
which will take place April 1928 in
the auditorium of the United States
Department of Labor, will be one of
the largest gatherings ever assembled
in the nations capital. John P Davis,
the national secretary, has put hercu-
lean efforts into the task of securing
delegations from every part of the
country. According to recent an
nouncement, John L. Lewis, chairman
of the c. |. o., will be a principal
speaker, and it has been rumored that
President Roosevelt himself may ad-
dress the Congress.
The Congress meets in a critical
year in critical place. 1t will be the
cynosure of reactionary as well as
progressive eyes from coast to coast.
The reason why the Convention is
important is that its attendance will
comprise not only perhaps the most
forward-looking colored people, but
also many liberal and progressive
white organizations who have signified
their intention to send delegates Thus
if it does nothing else, the Convention
will represent the unity of all Ameri-
cans who stand for the full social and
political equality of colored people in
keeping with the rights guaranteed to
them by the 18th, 18th, and 18th
Amendments to the Constitution. 1t
will stand for the true Americanism of
the American people, and will be com
parable to historic convocations like
the Niagara Movement" of 1911,
which gave birth to the National
Association for the Advancement of
Colored People, now launching local
membership drive.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
e Reg. N.V.M. Holds
33rd Reunion Apr. 20
OLD C. WAS A MEMBER OF THE
REGIMENT TILL WORLD WAR
ONLY COLORED co. IN A
WHITE REGIMENT

April 10 is Patriots Day. Veterans
OF the 9Th regiment M.V.M. will hold
their third annual reunion at Wake
held state armory, Saturday, April 20.
Old Il" Company is a part of this
historic unit. Shortly after the Civil
War and until the World War, it had
the distinction of being the only COL
ored company in white regiment with
a personnel of racial officers. Can't,
): Holman Pryor, Capt. Joseph G.
Holmes and Lieut., G. Fred Seamon
are among those who survive this
grand unit. Transportation will be
provided if sufficient reservations and
rare expenses are received in advance.
M. Mason.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
In loving memory of our dear
mother and aunt

In loving memory of our dear
mother and aunt
MRS A. C. DUNBAR
who departed this life, April 8, 1884.
Under the lilies and roses, her body
sweetly rests;
Her soul in peace reposes, in man.
sions of the blest.
God lent her for our comfort. until
life's quiet end,
Then took her to His heavenly home,
. where joys eternal blend.
No tinge of pain or sorrow disturbs
her heavenly rest,
Forever with His saints enthroned on
her Redeemer's breast.
ESTHER L0UDEN, daughter.
... CATHERINE ROBINSON,
ESTHER RENDERS, nieces
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06

Committee; to John D. NJ. Hamilton,
chairman, Republican National Com
mittee, us Jackson Pl., N. W, Wash
ingon, D. c., and to all candidates for
he presidency.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
Shenard

Services for Baby Oscar Shepard
30 E. Lenox Street, Roxbury, were
held at 80 E. Lenox Street on Thurs
day, April 4, 1910 at $3.50 am. In
terment at Mt. Hope. J. B. johnson
Undertaken.
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Skinner

SKINNER
The funeral of Mrs. Lillian Skinner,
IL Claremont Park, Boston, were held
at the Seventh Day Adventist Church
on Tuesday, April 2, 1910 at 100
pm. lnterment at Mt. Hope. J. B.
Johnson, Undertaken.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
Blackwell

The funeral services for William o.
Blackwell, POP Northampton Street,
Boston, were held at Johnson's Funeral
Home on Wednesday, April 8. 1910 at
loo pm. Interment at Glenwood
Cemetery, Everett.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06

The pastor preached Sunday at II
am. Rev. E. Griffin preached for us
at 8 pm. Sunday School was at 12 20
pm. Prayer meeting each Sunday
night Z pm. All are welcome to orr
services.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-04-06
Recent Deaths
Russell

Russell
The funeral services for John Rus
sell, 43 Notre Dame Street, Roxbury,
were held at Johnson's Funeral Home
on Thursday, March %, 1910 at 100
pm. Interment at Mt. Hope.
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In loving memory of
MRS. MARTHA CHAMBERS

who departed this life April 8, 1881
Your light still casts a beam upon
our way.
ADA GAINES, daughter
ROBERTA K. BURTON, g'd't'r.
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Noble

The services for Mrs. Ellen B. Noble,
1872 Cabot Street, Roxbury, were held
at 1852 Cabot St, on Monday, April 1,
1910 at 800 pm. Interment at
Laurel Grove Cemetery, Savannah,
Ga. ]. B. Johnson, Undertaken.
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FREE WILL COMMUNITY
METHODIST CHURCH, Inc.
107 Cabot st.

Rev. J. 5. Myrick, Founder and Pastor
Evening star., 1940-11-12

imbedding the fangs deeply and
holding the victim firmly, then
waiting until all is still. Only a
small number of young are born,
seven to nine being the largest num-
ber. The baby snakes possess a
minute button, indicating where the
future rattle will be.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Rescued Schooner
Being Repaired for
Scientific Expedition
loscor II Party Will
Study Regions in
Cuff Of California

The 68-foot schooner Lascar II,
pulled from shoal in the Potomac
River below Quantico, Va, last
Saturday by the Coast Guard, was
undergoing repairs in a Norfolk
shipyard today as its owner, Ran
dolph Leigh of Mclean, Va, made
final preparations here for a 5000
mile scientific expedition to the
Gulf of California.
Originally scheduled to dock here
for fitting out. the yacht, an ex-
Bermuda ocean racer, was taken to
Norfolk, where the rudder, damaged
when the boat was towed to deep
water, was being repaired.
The schooner ran aground last
Friday and was refoated "a hours
later, Mr.. Leigh reported. The
Coast Guard cutter Dione effected
the rescue.
With marine railways here unable
to haul the vessel, members of the
expedition abandoned their plan to
dock in Washington while final ar
rangements were being made for the
projected year-long cruise of little
known regions of the gulf.
Meanwhile, the many scientific
instruments to be used in the ex-
pedition were being assembled and
checked here. Mr.. Leigh and the
first of the scientists who will ac-
company him on the voyage expect
to leave Washington in about 10
days to join the ship.
In addition to scientists. techn1-
clans and photographers, who will
devote year to studying tides and
currents of the gulf and the coasts
mineral deposits, the expedition will
carry a radioman, who will remain
in short-wave communication with
Washington.
The Lascar II will be joined near
the mouth of the gulf by a 50-foot
auxiliary ketch. the Cibola. United
States scientists will be Joined by
Mexican scientists at this point.
Mr.. Leigh said.
Mr.. Leigh expects to sail from
Norfolk at the end of this month,
making a stop at Beaufort, N. c..
before touching at Kingston. ia
maica.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Army Is Seeking Men
For Special Duties

The Army says it needs automo-
bile mechanics, tire repairers, truck
drivers, batterymen, electric and
acetylene welders, clerks, cooks,
bakers, butchers, stewards. store
keepers. teletype operators and re-
pairmen, telephone installers, hth-
ographers. linotype operators, mo-
ton picture operators, gas engine
shovel operators and blue printers.
Men from the local and nearby
areas may enlist now and may get
specialist pay ranging from So to
$50 above the pay of privates. The
recruiting of1lce is at 631 Pennsyl-
vania avenue.
1t was announced that qualified
men will be sent to fill vacancies at
either of four nearby posts-Lang-
ley Field, Va: Edgewood Arsenal
Md; Holabird Quartermaster Depot,
Md, and Fort Belvoir, Va.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
(Sistrurus nil1a
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

The popular title of the plgmy
rattlesnakes is ground rattlesnakes.
The name is misleading, for 1t IS
likely to make some believe that
the smaller rattlers live on the
ground while their larger cousins
prefer the trees. All rattlesnakes
live on the ground. So it is tar
better to refer to these small snakes
as pigmy rattlesnakes, besides you
will be stating the truth.
You will be able to identify these
reptiles at once among rattlers by
the scalations on the tops OF their
heads. Large symmetrical shields
cover them and are arranged like
those to be seen on harmless snakes.
But the rattle gives the secret away
The southern pigmy roams over
Southeastern United States, a very
small species, though quite strong
in form. The body tapers grad
ually to a thin tail which is pro-
vided with a tiny rattle, while the
head is distinct and flattened.
The dark, ashy gray upper color,
with a series of large black splashes
on the back, which are irregularly
rounded and each separated on the
central part of the back by reddish
spaces, will help you to identity the
rattler at a glance. On the sides
are several series of black spots.
The tail is rather reddish in color.
Underneath the body is white with
black spots thickly scattered over
the ground color.
This species is more abundant in
Florida. It's distribution is in Cen
tral North Carolina, southwark
throughout Florida and along the
coastal region Of the Gulf of Mexico
to Texas. Its range also extends
inland up the Mississippi River VAL
lev and the valley of the larger
southern tributaries. 1t is fairly
common in Arkansas and as far
west as Central Oklahoma.
Being such a small reptile, 1t Is
the lesat feared of the rattlers. But
never think for one moment that
the pigmy rattlesnake should be
taken lightly. It's bite is just as
dangerous as that of its more dread
ed and formidable appearing cousins
It's bite should receive the same
attention at once and every step be
taken to remove the poison in order
to escape serious consequences.
The very small rattle cannot bt
heard more than 8 feet away, ever
when the whirring is at a furious
rate on a fully grown snake. A
younger one can be heard only &
few feet-about 3. But this snake
has a peppery disposition, and wher
annoyed will throw its body into
fighting coil, sounding its rattle al
1t gives swift and vicious stabs TO-
ward the point of disturbance.
This rattler departs from the fam
ily traditions of eating only warm
blooded animals. 1t is an arden
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Delegation Leaves
Capital 10 Attend
Pittman Funeral
Body Of Nevada Senator
To Lie in Stute at Reno
Until Rites Thursday

A group Of Senators and Repre-
sentatives was en- route to Reno
today to attend funeral services
Thursday for Senator Pittman.
Democrat, of Nevada, who died
Sunday after representing his State
in the Senate since 1912.
The group included Senators
George, Democrat, of Georgia, who
is expected to succeed Senator Pitt
man as chairman of the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee; Nc
Carran, Democrat, of Nevada;
Green, Republican, of Rhode Island;
Caraway, Democrat, Of Arkansas;
Reynolds, Democrat, of North Car
olina, and Connally Democrat, OF
Texas. All left here late yester-
day by train.
Senators Adams. Democrat, OF
Colorado and O'Mahoney, Demo-
crat, of wyoming were scheduled to
meet the group from Washington at
Cheyenne, Wyo., and Senators Muir
ray, Democrat, Of Montana and
Hatch. Democrat. of New Mexico
planned to meet their colleagues IN
Reno.
Representatives appointed by
Speaker Rayburn to attend the
services included Bloom, Democrat.
of New York; johnson, Democrat,
of Texas; Izac, Democrat, of Cali
fornia; Fish, Republican, Of New
York; Eaton, Republican, of New
Jersey; Scrugham, Democrat, of Ne
vada; Murdock, Democrat, Of Utah;
Murdock, Democrat, of Arizona;
Robinson, Democrat. of Utah. and
Keogh, Democrat, of New York.
Senator Pittman's body will lie in
state at the Civic Auditorium in
Reno tomorrow and Thursday, with
the funeral being held Thursday
afternoon.
Cuba is to have It's first automo-
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Antonescu to Visit Rome

ROME, Nov. IL P).-Rumanian
Premier Gen. Ion Antonescu, ac-
companied by Foreign Minister
Prince Costin Sturza, will arrive
here Thursday for a visit with
Premier Mussolini and Foreign
Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano, 1t
was announced officially today.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Bodies of 10 Victims
Of Boot Crash Recovered
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland, Nov.
12-Grapplers yesterday recovered
the bodies of 10 persons Of the
estimated 28 who drowned when q
motor ferryboat sank Sunday night
after a collision with another small
vessel in Conception Bay.
A total of IL victims thus was
accounted for, leaving Is still missing
ard presumably trapped In the
vessels hull in % fathoms of water.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Now Amazing Proved
| Hygienic Protection
| for Married Women

Thousands upon thousands of women
have now learned to use sensational
scientific discova-v for hygienic purposes
This boon to womankind is not poison.
yet actually kills germs at contact. 1t
IS called Zonite, and its action is amazing
when used in douche. 1t instantly kills
germs and bacteria on contact, yet it is
| one douche proved safe-will not harm
delicate tissues. And Zonite deodorizes-
assures daintiness. Helps keep one fresh.
clean and pure. So successful has Zonite
been that over 100000 bottles have
already been used. Get Zonite from your
druggist today. It's surprisingly easy and
economical to use. Ideal for feminine
hygiene. Follow the simple directions
and enjoy proved hygienic protection
that you may never have known befoce
Evening star., 1940-11-12

TO SPONSOR NEW SHIP-When the American Presidents Line
ship Garfield takes the water at Newport News
Va November 2O Miss Eugena Merrill, godchd of Admiral
Emory Land, chairman of the Maritime Commission, will be
sponsor The is the fourth of series of round the
world ships Miss Merrill is shown with her pet dog at the
family's summer home "A. Photo
Evening star., 1940-11-12

Anderson air raid shelters used in
England can resist the fall of a ton
Of bricks from a height of nearly
100 feet.
Evening star., 1940-11-12
Natures Children
Southern Pigmy Rattlesnake
(Sistrurus miliarius)

chaser of frogs. The frog may be
strong enough to escape after it has
been bitten, but it dies within few
minutes. The snake usually buries
its fangs in the body of the frog,
holding it firmly until it is dead
before attempting to swallow it
Small rodents and birds are cap
tured by giving a ightning-like dart,
Evening star., 1940-11-12

Cuba is to have It's first automo
bile tire factory.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-29
Scottville News
MRS. CARRIE NAMES
Staff Correspondent

Mrs. Rufus Taylor died last
Thursday morning at her home
of pneumonia. Funeral services
were held at Mt. Carmel church
Friday at II o'clock by Elder
Will Handy, Rev. Fred Dancy
and Rev. MIR. Berry. She is sur
vived by her husband, her moth
er, Mrs. Lila Sheets and one bro
Their, Mr.. Clark Sheets.
The Woman's Missionary Socie-
ty met Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. H.
Waddell. Mrs. Hoyte Jones had
charge of the program. She was
assisted by Mrs. w. F. Shepherd,
Mrs. w. E. Nuckolls, Mrs. John
c. Names, Miss Levon Church,
and Miss Martha Shepherd. AT
the close of the meeting the hos
tess served delicious refresh
ments.
Mrs. Sallie Shepherd is i'm
proving from a recent illness.
Miss Doris Jones returned to
A. S. T. c. last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Perkins
announce the arrival of a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Brady of
Spartenburg, S. c., attended the
funeral of Mrs. Brady's aunt, Mrs.
Rufus Taylor.
Mrs. F. C. Weaver of Peden
visited Mrs. Glen Shepherd and
Mrs. Sallie Shepherd last Friday.
Mrs. Hoyte Jones and Mrs. Bill
Perkins were in Sparta last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Troy Perry of
North Wilkesboro spent the week
end with relatives here.
Miss Jane Names and Left
Names of Glade Valley visited
their brother, John Names last
week.
DR.. B. G. Waddell of Grassy
Creek was here last Friday.
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IdleWild News

Mrs. Eugenia Blackburn visit
ed her mother, Mrs. Joe Johnston
who has been i'll.
Mr.. Charlie Perkins spent the
week end with his father, An
drew Perkins who has been sick
for some time.
Mr.. Richard Phillips was a
business visitor in West Jeffer-
son recently.
Mr.. Charlie Yates and son, ce-
Gil, have returned from a bust
ness trip to Sanford, Florida.
Miss Norma Hartzog and Miss
Wilma Baker were visitors in
Winston-Salem, Monday.
Miss Betty Lou Hartzog spent
the night with her grandparents,
IMr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnston,
monday night.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-02-29
REVIVAL MEETING
FOR BINA CHURCH

It was announced this week
that there would be a revival
meeting at the Bina Baptist
church, beginning Sunday, March
3. The meeting will be conduct
ed by the pastor, Rev. w. E.
Denny who will be assisted by
Rev. J. o. Spencer, formerly of
Ashe county.
The services will probably con-
tinue for two weeks, according
to the present plans, Mr.. Denney
said. Every one is cordially invit-
ed to- attend.