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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
Rob MAIL BOXES OF $4,000
Find Body of Day Old Baby In Bag
THIEVES ROB
MAIL BOXES
OF $4,000

Federal suthWlurs afc hold
ing FIVE men for footing mail
boxes OF checks amounting 10
more than $4,000
Tho arrests Wclo made last
saturday by Patfolmen Robert
VILLAINS and Clarence Wilson.
who SAID the license number of
tho car the suspects were nd
ing N correspondent with that
gwen by witness to mail
theft
TRAILED PoSTMEN
Oct Ii Edward Reilly Of the
18Th precinct said the lnforma-
uon indicated the thieves uaIled
posimont IN a car IanSacklng
nailboXes Shortly afte the let.
tors were deposited, and several
mallboXes were torn from hous-
SECOND GANG CAUGHT
Police Commissioner John F.
Ba,lengcr said tins was the Sec
ond gang caught IN the pas,
iwD months BY ms police and
/ the posta. inspectors
Rounded up since the sec
ond drive began last Saturdy
were James Howard. %. 1929
Benton; Edward Henry Jr., 27,
1920 Riopelle; Robert Harris,
rs. SIS Illinois; Walter Penny
mon. %. 2so Z. Adelaide. and
James Halliburton. "a. Of 2l72
81. Joseph,
! ftcrrv and Halliburton pleaded
guilty before Federal Judge Az.
thur a KoScinski and sentence
was deferred The other three
face arraignment as does the III
membcr Of the first gang.
( PLEAD GUILTY
/ Six OF the seven members al
| the first gang. arrested two
months agn have pleaded cuilty
To theft OF more than $4,000
I according 20 Postal Inspector,
Donald Scott and Mckenzie
4 Commissioner Ball Q niger or
Wednesday warned citizens n
curb temptation by immediatel,
removing mail fror- then box
4 es, especially veterans payment,
/ and income tax refunds.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10

system Of election Of council
men.
Perennially the city is offered
a proposal to divide the city into
as many as nine council dis
tricts, and in some years petit
tons have been circulated un-
successfully TO place such a pro-
posal on the ballot.
STONY OPPOSITION
Usually the proposal is met
by the stony opposition OF the
three daily newspapers and the
powerful anti-minorlty interests
in the city, who claim that a re-
turn 10 the ward system Of cleo
tionS would bring back all the
corruption of the old-time ward
heclerS.
An interesting variation on tho
district proposal has been adj
vanced by Council President
George Edwards. He suggests
that a part Of the council might
be elected by district. and 4
part al large Other proposals
include the election Of three
councilmen from each Of three
districts; and a variety of boun-
diaries for districts.
In an effort to stimulate dis
cuSsion OF the subject the TRlB-
UNE has interviewed a number
OF leading citizens and here
presents their views
MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Edward JeffrieS said
I'm not so sure that this would
be the answer The time IS AZ
hand, for a Negro can represent
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
Detective Bleach
In Gun Battle

Theodore Melvin, 81. 500 Frs
kline, was arraigned last Satur-
day on a warrant OF assault with
intent TO kill before Recorders
Judge w. Mckay Skillman. He
is held on a $4,000 bond.
Melvin was arrested on Nav
2, after he had fired a rifle at
Detective Larry Bleach OF the
special investigation squad.
Bleach stated that he and
his partner. Detective Jesse
Stewart were in their car on
Erskine and Brush when Hen
rY Overion told them a man
was in the basement al 900
Erskine. after a woman with
a shot gun.
AS Bleach and Stewart en-
tered the basement. Theodore
NJ ~ who was standing in the
1aAl Hit+ \ Springfield rifle
raised it and fired at Bleach. a.
the officer turned corner in
the basement. The shot missed
him.
RETURNS FIRE
A woman named Georgia Lee
Williams. 80. 1858 ST. Aubin
who was standing between the
officer and Melvin moved into
a doorway and Bleach returned
the fire.
The man then followed the
woman into the DOORWAY Bleach
calledto HIM that he was a DO.
lice officer and ordered him &c
drop his gun and back out with
his hands raised.
ARRESTED
When placed under arrest
Melvin stated that the caretakef
Mrs. Carmichael. told him a
man was looking for him for
fooling with his girl and that he
was not wanting TO be killed
got his gun and fired when he
saw the detective"
The Williams woman was
booked as police witness
treasurer.
Ward is member Of the
executive board Of the Wayne
County Republican Precinct Or
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
Army Prison Race Riot
Kills Man, Injuries Seven

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas.-A race riot took
life and injured seven at the Army disciplinary bar
racks here Friday night
The clash developed out OF resentment Of white prs-
against eating the hall with Negro pris-
oners although they eat separate tables served by
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
Shoots Man in Street
For Alternating Wife

landlord shot critically Sunday night m front
of bar at Brush and Columbia BY former roomer who
f reported to have charged that his victim broke up his
family
condition in Receiving Hospital with gunshot wounds in
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
Leaders Differ ON Plan
For Aldern1anic Districts

The municipal elections of this year have revived dis
of the problem of securing Negro representation
on the Common Council.
survey of its readers opinions by The TRIBUNE
indicates that is the opinion of the community that
such representation possible under the cywde
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
Report 3 Rapes
Over Weekend

Three rspes were reported ov-
or the week end. two Of them
by men who terrified their vic
Tins with knives The third took
place in a woman's bedroom.
and suspect IS held in this
case
ROBBED
A middle aged East Side wo-
man reported she was raped
and robbed Of So early Mondav
morning in IN alley off Lafay
cite, between Elmwood and
Lieb.
A young woman, who lives
in the North End told police
that on Westminster. near John
r late SUNDAY night, She was
forced into a garage and raped.
RAPED IN BED
Dawson Bass. Al. OF 20l9
Chene. is held for investigation
of rape on the charge Of an
East Side woman who told po-
hcc she awoke IN her he'd 10
find him raping her Sunday
night
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
Of Special interest!

= west , Side News-Page s
smile Road News-P. 10
- EDITORIAL Psge-Paee 4
Nnureh News-Page -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10

treasurer.
Ward is member Of the
executive board Of the Wayne
County Republican Precinct Or
panization.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10

ACME For Flowers
TIE. 10000
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10
B ULLE TIN!!

separate walters. and fro
ferent serving tables.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-05-10

Mayor Edward JeffricS said
I'm not so sure that this would
be the answer The time Us AZ
hand, for a Negro can represent
Evening star., 1947-01-31
FOUND.

COCKER, black, male. in Fairlington. cH.
5S14.
COLLIE PUP, female. about months old,
Sunday night between Georgia and Alaska
aves. 81. S159.
FOX TERRIER, small, in HyattsviIle. Call
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY ANIMAL
RESCUE LEAGUE, WA. 3559.
MONEY in lady's purse, with name
stamped on. Telephone OR. 4102 after
Sfn.n1. 3s
PGpPY, Bedlinston female Gel w. Pt
ESETT. Ill Buxton I'd, Falls Church,
Vi. lax. 342s.
Evening star., 1947-01-31
Desk Officers
ToKeepFtin in
I SpeciuI Club

Army officers assigned to desk
jobs in Washington soon will have
an opportunity to keep physically
fit, under a new program announced
yesterday by Maj. L. r. Barth
athletic director Of the newly formed
Pentagon Officers Athletic Club.
The club is to make available to
| 500 to 1000 officers special train
ing program daily from 10 am. to
10 pm, in a clubroom space for
merly used for storage in base
ment adjacent to the North Park
ing Area. Showers, locker rooms,
volley ball, handball, badminton
courts and boxing gloves are ready
for use. Other equipment will be
added shortly.
Based on Gen. Eisenhower's direc-
tive calling for Army-wide physical
fitness, the program Is said to mark
the first time that co-ordinated
activity of this kind has been made
available to officer personnel in the
Washington area.
Evening star., 1947-01-31

LAPEL PIN. black onyx; with opal stone to e IN
30. IN bus route Ga from Hyattsvllle
Teiephone Co. to HAYWOOD Gardens, MI.
Rainier, Md. Reward. UN. O222 aIter
Evening star., 1947-01-31
Weather
Continued From First Page)

falling in some parts of the Midwest
There were several towns virtually
isolated and highway, rail and air
travel was halted in many areas
Glazed and snow-blocked roads
made driving hazardous. Schools
remained closed and business and
industrial operations were sharply
curtailed or suspended over the
week end in several communities.
Milwaukee was virtually snow
bound following a snowfall OF
18 inches. Similar conditions
were reported in many communities
throughout the entire snow belt
extending from Illinois into Eastern
Nebraska.
Federal forecasters in Chicago
reported a fall of 20 inches at AL
pena, Mich, in less than "a hours
the heaviest throughout the snow
belt. They predicted no additional
heavy falls for the Midwest region
However, snow continued to fall in
parts of Michigan and Wisconsin
today.
Meanwhile, frigid blasts moved
into the Dakotas and Montana from
Northwest Canada and were expect
ed to spread eastward into Illinois
and Indiana tomorrow. Tempera-
lures dropped to 20 below zero al
Hayre, Mont, today and even colder
weather was forecast for Northern
Evening star., 1947-01-31

GOLD MEDAL, No IL. on Jan. 20, on
18th st near Penna. ave; reward. IAN
AT O326,
Evening star., 1947-01-31

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND, male. breed re-
sembies gray husky; Massachusetts incense;
answers to name of "Balder' January 20
in bethesda. Liberal reward. Call WI.
Evening star., 1947-01-31

GLASSES, bifocals light shell frames:
18th st. NV, or Mt. Plsasant car; reward.
Evening star., 1947-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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automatic; no cash needed. small monthly
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Will Will TWO GENTLEMEN. who assisted
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I ca can show YOU a substantial saving Of
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INCOME TAX RETURNS = Statements,
etc. by exp: accountants. D; H. THOMP-
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GAS HEATING BOILERS and hot-water
heating plants: no cash needed, small
monthly payment. immediate installation.
D. A. STANSBURY, Ii. 1929.
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other than those contracted by myself.
Washington, D. c
i WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for any
debts contracted by any one other than
myself. EDWARD MANN, 1895 Bennine
I'd % Se Washington Wa1 sr RrssoSsfsrr - p for
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DRAFTING SERVICE = Arch, statistiea,
and topographic drafting; no job too small
Estimates given. FIR. 3121 after 5 pm. 2s
RICK LAWSON'S ORCHESTRA will be
syailable Sat, Feb. Sth; pieces. Call
Evening star., 1947-01-31
Women S Guild Joins
In Drive for S175,0OO.
Funds for Symphony

The Orchestra Guild, group OF
women interested in the National
Symphony Orchestra has under
taken to solicit large number of
prospects in helping fulfill the
$1T5,000 goal set by the symphony's
sustaining fund.
The group, which functions as q
unit in aiding the drive, has taken
over cards which contain the names
Of past contributors, 1t was an
ncunced today. 1t is headed by
three co-chairmen, Mrs. Charles
Bittinger, Mrs. G. A. Goetchius and
Mrs. Warren Grimes.
The campaign, which will run
through February 27, has headquar-
ters in the Raleigh Hotel.
Edward Burling, jr., campaign
chairman, has announced the nam
ing of chairmen for specific sollcita-
ton units, as follows:
Mrs. Gordon Young, Army; MRS.
Gilbert j. Rowcliff, associations:
David B. Karrick, business; Mrs. H.
Russell Bishop, Catholic schools;
Mrs. Quinn Shaughnessy, colleges
and universities; Mrs. Chester w.
Nimitz, Navy; Mrs. Slocum Kings
bury, private schools; Mrs. Cecilia
P. Dulin, public schools; Mrs. Theo-
dore w. Dominick, residential; Mrs.
Robert LeFevre, suburban, and Sam
Cook Digges, publicity.
Under the Suburban Committee
are these chairmen; Mrs. Edward
Hulburt, Alexandria; Mrs. George
Terborgh, Arlington; Mrs. B. Pey-
ton Whalen, Montgomery County;
E. Martin Freligh, ir., Fairfax and
William M. Werber, Prince Georges
County.
Evening star., 1947-01-31

minnesota, Northwest Wisconsin
and North Dakota tomorrow. Zero
readings were forecast for the Chi
cago area over the week end.
AS the Midwest shivered and
slushed through ice and snow, un-
seasonably mild weather continued
along the Eastern Seaboard. Phila-
delphia's 10 nearly matched the II
in New Orleans, while the two hot
est points on the weather map were
Miami and Jacksonville, Fla, each
reporting 81.
The Weather Bureau in Chicago
reported a new record low estab-
lished on the North American conti-
nent yesterday when the mercury
dropped to 70 below at Snag Airport
in the Yukon near the Alaska boun-
dary
Along the Pacific Coast near nor
NAL temperatures prevailed with
mostly fair weather.
Evening star., 1947-01-31

PACKAGE, left in cab Monday night;
black Persian collar and pieces Oh SKINS.
Daword FIR 474O. Il
Evening star., 1947-01-31

FOX TERRIER PUPPY, brown and white;
smooth -haired, white strip down mlddie OF
head; answers to name of "Frisky. Re-
lREE
Evening star., 1947-01-31
Groveton Church Elects
Mrs. Tuvener Treasurer

Mrs. Carl Tavener has been
elected treasurer of Christ Church
Groveton, Va, it was announced to-
day. .........
Council members elected include
w. F. P. Reid, Carl Tavener. Mrs.
K. Hino, Mrs. Lillian Popkins, and
Donald Bassler.
Evening star., 1947-01-31
Petersburg Former,
Crushed by Tree, Dies
by the Associated Press

PETERSBURG, Va, Jan. ST.
John Mazak, SO, Prince George
County farmer, died IN Petersburg
Hospital yesterday as a result OF
injuries reserved last Friday when
he was crushed by a tree which he
had cut down and which had be-
come lodged against another tree
His wife, Mrs. Anna Mazak, ST.
who was assisting him, also was
crushed and died almost instantly
Surviving are seven sons.
Evening star., 1947-01-31
LOST.

BAR PIN, platinum fligree with three
diamonds and numerous emeralds between
Jan and Jan. 20: reward. Box 424-
~ star %
BRACELET, gold link. with 4 fraternity
KEYS; bet, 3Sth and Nebr. and TenIeytoWn
Giant Market NV, THURSDAY Reward
Evening star., 1947-01-31

EARNINGS, pearl. Chevy Chase Club OF
Hot Shoppe, Conn ave-; Jan. IL: reward.
call r. r. RUNKLES, ME. 5052; nlght'
Evening star., 1947-01-31

p q Dept; vicinity 367 No. Edison ST..
Arlington: finder return to above address
or forward to Post Office. l.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12

MON-Y 10 loan! Liberal loans
On anything of value. Cape Fear
Loan office. IL South Front
stree "All Loans Strictlv Con-
fidential.'
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
'e-fullders & Sunplies

C6nr3nAa LE One jackson and
Also Ind model NC brick machine.
ham, i ne, steel stacking racks. !
| Inf M truck. 5000 Id capacity.
eoninol necessary extra parts &
o1lv g This machine used
readno months~in good condition
all 10 run. Priced to sell. Sell
proSether only. Phone 967O,
Boy a9g S. c.. or write P. O.
ern 20. Cayce. S. c. Southeast
sASohcrete Products Co.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
53-For Rent AT Resorts

.UMBER'S COTTAGES-Carolina
Beach. Now open. Our 10th sea-
son. Few feet from ocean front.
Finest on beach. "a cottages and
apartments. 3 rooms and bath
sleeps 4 people, 4 rooms and
bath sleeps 6 people, 5 rooms
and bath sleeps 8 people. Large
cottages have servants quarters
and garages. ALI cottages have
innerspring mattresses, screened
porches, gas ranges. individual
electric refrigeratrs, hot water.
Phone 1882, or write P. O. Box
80, A. E. Cumber Carolina
Beach. Pictures and rates on
request.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
Winter Park

lis MCMILLAN Avenue. - 8
room completely modern
home with all conveniences.
Large lot 80 X 264 #. Plenty
ground for flowers, garden
etc. Numerous outbuildings.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
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9l-Insurance

FOR THE best disqualification see
j. l.. Baldwin. 217 Princes
stle et.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
l39-Radio and Repairs

RADIO SERVICE. Pickup and
delivery only. Dial 22347. H. w.
Howard.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
S5-Help Wanted Male

MAN FOR clerking on produce
counter. Open Air Curb Mar
ket, Fourth and Chestnut.
WANTED: MEN who have had ex-
perience in retail selling and a
thorough knowledge of one of
the following lines: Refrigera-
tor, furniture, plumbing. stoves,
radios, washing machines, paint.
electrical fixtures and appli-
ances. Those applicants must
be capable Of managing a de-
partment. Call 2-2621 Monday 9
to IL.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12

WE WRITE all kinds Of insurance.
Hinton Insurance and Realty Co.
Dial 2-3734.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
Carolina Beach
Road

JUST BEYOND City Limits,
3 homes on 3 acres of ground.
One modern home, 5 rooms,
all hardwood floors, nice
bath, hot water heat. One
5 rooms with bath and one
3 room house. All rented.
Numerous outbuildings. Plen-
ty of ground for garden, etc.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12

Carolina Beach
207 FAYETTEVILLE Avenue.
5 rooms. Bath, all conven-
fences. A good all year
round home and you can live
right on the beach.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
Number 10 South
Ninth Street
Castle Hayne Road

FILLING STATION, garage
and apartment, about 8 miles
from Wilmington on busy
Castle Hayne Road. This is
a wonderful opportunity for
a business and home.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12

.nrk NoVfo. blinds frames, turn
eaolnets, screens. trim. A.
w., 0 e1el y Sons 1920 S Fifth
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12

WANTED: FIRST class white or
colored chef for Broadway Cafe
IN Morehead City. Cool gas
kitchen, good salary. Apply
Broadway Cafe.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
Pauline Avenue,
East Wilmington

5 ROOM home on corner lot
SO x 125 it. Price is right.
Terms can be arranged.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
l62-Travel Opportunities
10 Buy. Rent

WANTED TO Rents bedroom
house or modern apartment
needed by adult family by June:
Permanent and good care OF
property guaranteed. Lease II
agreeable. Phone 9465.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
90-Help Wanted Female

GIRLS WANTED for soda fountain
and waitress work. Apply in per-
son to Mr.. Houghton at Jiffy
Grill. opposite Cape Fear hotel.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12

winddn SASH. doors blinds,
turnsd%s door frames. screens,
best columns cabinets Oldest,
erjcb equlpped shop in city Rod
RoSa and Land Dial 5229. J. L.
,oQerlck. Owner
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-05-12
I7e-For Sale Misc.

SANITARY COMPUTING scales.
meat grinders. slicina machines,
electric meat saws. price tags.
butcher tools. c. B. Sternberger.
1909 Princess.
Evening star., 1947-07-26

Ian Cnurcn.
The Harrison Bible Glass of st.
Luke's Methodist Church will have
Representative Sam Hobbs OF Ala
bama as guest teacher.
Mrs. Elizabeth Brien will teach
the Esthnaoruth Glass Of Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Church.
Vincent B. Heaton will teach the
joint session of the Friendship and
Mems Glasses of Eldbrook Metho-
dist Church.
The Rev. Jamees D. Howell will
be the guest teacher Of Pinkham
Bible Glass of National Baptist Me-
mortal Church.
Frank P. Kimmel will be guest
speaker of Trinity Mems Glass.
The A. B. Pugh Class will be
taught by Representative Orville
Zimmerman of Missouri.
Miss Hazel Wormser will present
the lesson to the Susannah Wesley
Glass of Mount Vernon Place Meth
odist Church.
The devotions at Hamline Metho-
dist Church will be sponsored by the
Lipp Class. Mrs. S. F. Hildebrand OF
the Brookland Methodist Church
will be the guest teacher.
The Calvary Mems Bible Glass OF
Calvary Methodist Church will be
joined by the other Adult classes TO-
morrow and will be taught by Edwin
Dice.
Our o. B. c. A. Silver Anniversary
Directory lists DR.. G. K. Saunders as
President of Mems Glass, Columbia
Heights Christian Church. whereas
William Payne should have been
listed as president. DR.. Saunders is
vice president.
Evening star., 1947-07-26

ton these people Rev. J. H. Johnson.
worship at the Georgetown station
of the Methodist Episcopal Church
on Montgomery (now Twenty
eighth street, near Bridge (row M
street NV. The station is now the
Dumbarton Methodist Church.
They first met in small brick
structure known until 1874 as "The
Meeting House." at Mill (now Twen-
ty-seventh) street, above P street
NV. In that year the Rev. Roszel
who was in charge of the congrega-
ton, suggested the name Mount
Zion M. E. Church be taken. Mount
Zion congregation was under the
supervision of Dumbarton Church
where Mr.. Roszel was pastor in 1874
until 1885.
In the years before the Civil War
the membership book of Mount Zion
frequently records opposite a name
the single word-"Sold." 1t meant
the sale of member as slave to a
Southern owner. Opposite the name
of Edward Brown in 1884 stands the
following: "Sold-poor fellow"
Other entries in the records from
1880 to 1865 remarked of members as
gone away taken away" miss
ing" or caught by patrollers. These
were during the days Of the under
Evening star., 1947-07-26

who have been members longest are
William Beall, Caroline Hyson, Jane
Bowles, Lorenzo Gaskins and Eliza
beth Ferguson. Among the officials
who have served for many years are
]. Townsend Beason, John Bell, Will
liam Crusor, Emma P. Williams and
william Audrick. Mr.. Crusor is a
grandson of a charter member, who
spelled his name Crusoe. Mary
Barnes, lately retired, served as
church organist for more than Sc
years.
Pastors since 1925 were the Revs
Benjamin Perkins, Julius S. Carroll
j. D. Brown, George E. Curry, A
Hall Whitfield, E. Adolph Haynes
and John H. Johnson. the present
pastor. He came in May, 1946, from
Ames Methodist Church in Balti-
more. A native of jackson, Miss.
Mr.. johnson attended Tuskegee
(Ala.) Institute and Cannon Theo-
logical Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. He
served his initial pastorate at Wood
stock, Va, from 1910 to 1911.
He is member of the Washing
ton Methodist Annual Conference
and of the Methodist Preachers
Union. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson live
at 1902 o street NV. They have
seven children.