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Evening star., 1950-10-29
S19.450.
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SI9.450.
CHEVERLY, MD.
Better-ouilt. 2-story. center-hall brick
Colonial: LIST floor. liv. rm. 15x22
with open fireplace, family sized
din. rm., large, modern kit. with
plenty of cabinets; End floor, 8 large
Dedrms. with tile bath; full bsmt
with rec. rm.. outside entrance
laundry rm. and extra toilet; oil
heat; large brick porch off liv. rm
3 blocks from new st. Ambrose s
Catholic School.
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Today's Outstanding Buy
%o7 HAMILTON AVE, SILVER SPG
Price DraStically Reduced

. quay D oUUOGdllo1llS Doy
407 HAMILTON AVE, SILVER sPG.
Price Drastically Reduced
$23,250 for Immediate Sale
OPEN DAILY, INCL. SUNS, 1-5 PM.
Attractive all-stone house; contains
beautiful living room, stone fire.
place, side screened porch, large din
ing room, lovely General Electric
kitchen with breakfast space. 2 large
bedrooms, beautiful Hollywood bath,
finished stairway to large floored
attic with 5 large windows. roughed-
in plumbing, room for 4 more rooms
basement, b.-i. garage, unique rec
reation room with running water
and stone fireplace, laundry room
maids room with complete bath,
gas heat and many other fine fea-
lures; fine handicapped lawn with
barbecue in rear. This house is
built of best material throughout;
in immaculate condition. Put this
on your must see list. Must have
$7,750 cash. balance S11625 mo.
Title ready. possession 10 days
Owner occupant. Out Colesville rd
70 Sligo Creek Parkway. right te
Worth ave. left l block to Hamil-
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WHERE2 WHEN? HOW?
IN SILVER SPRING

Will you be able to reproduce this
true California brick ranch-type
rambler? On IA acre that has
everything and the right setting
All mod. improvements, :, baths. 3
twin-siZed bedrooms, family din
room and the largest liv. room that
is prac., with fireplace Priced
close to the actual cost and financed
much better than the comparable
home. This home is the type to be
shown by appt. only, SO that all
its appurtenances can be aone over
thoroughly. 81. 1900
CLAUDE WOOD PEAI,TOP
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RAFFELL REAL ESTATE
BUNGALOW
S58.75 MO. COVERS ALI,

VIERS MILL VILLAGE, s. s.
Assume AZ mortgage; revised down
payment plan does not effect this
one. Two-bedroom bungalow with
full basement and storage attic;
walking distance of brand-new shop
ping center grade school and trans
portation: Bendix washer included.
Picture window. Directions: Out
Mill shopping center, first block
past shopping center (Gridley rdD
turn left. Go two short blocks to
Middle rd., turn right to 122O7 and
open sign. Open ! till dark
c. LEACH & CRONIN. LO. o.
2T72 9 till g.
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COTTAGE CITY
o exceptionally lg. rooms, with 2
baths. are featured in this home on
a. quiet street, l block from shop
ping and transp: lst f. has living
rm. with fireplace, dining rm..
through hall to modern kitchen and
full bath; 3 bedrms. and bath on
md floor: lg. closets, storage attic,
fun bsmt., gas h-w h.. beautiful lot;
reasonably priced See by appoint
ment. Call RA. 7442 or Ii. 3-30S5:
weekdays, Ma. 1913
=. RIVERDALE HEIGHTS-Sa, $50
Vacant, newly decorated 5-rm.. lh-
story bungalow. bsmt. gar: level
lot; oil heat; S1.5O0 down; / blk.
transp. and shopping.
PRINCE GEORGES REALTY CO.
WA RkI6 LIN 11ER 90
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HOUSES FOR SALE-MD.
$3.50 Cash to Veteran

FHA & VA Approved-$12,95O
OPEN SAT. g. SUN. NOON TIL DARK
This is must on your week lend
agenda. Located in the tranquil
setting of Glenmont Hills, Mont
gomery County. The unique design
and beautiful landscaping demands
inspection. Styled in the vogue of
tomorrow, these colorful homes Of
equipped with an ultramodern all
electric kitchen including Bendix
washer. disposal. electric range.
dishwaSher and 9 Gu. TT. refrigera-
tor; large living room and fireplace
and 4 bedrooms, l and baths
For look into the future. drive out
Georgia ave. extended through
Weaton l u miles to 1918 Georgia
ave. and our open sign.
FREDERICK w. BERENS
SALES, INC-1520 X ST. NV
MA. 5005
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TAKOMA PARK. S14 e50

Only 4 yrs. old. Here is something
that is extra nice; 6-rm. det.: side
screened porch. frepl., mod. kit.
close to schools. bus and shopping
Only $4,000 down; this is lot
for the money. Call SH. 1IO3.
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9515 COLESVILLE RID.
OPEN TODAY

De luxe rambler of unusual design
and charm on l acre. Featuring
spacious living room, full din room,
huge all-elec. kit. your choice of 2
or 8 bedrooms, full bsmt., garage
or car port. Your inspection is
invited. To reach: Out Colesville
I'd. past Colesville intersection l
block to Midland rd. right / block
to house. For further details call
SH. S010.
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ARLINGTON
S9.950

This older home near Cherrydale. is
bath upstairs, liv. rm., din. rm. and
kit. down. full bsmt., oil heat, very
lovely fenced back yard with many
fruit trees. Should easily GI. THE
BRANDT COMPANY. Wilson blvd.
at Rhodes. ia. 4-1600. -29
Evening star., 1950-10-29
peter j. hagan
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

REALTOR, 3S4I 34th ST. NE,
UN. S5S5. WA. 1857.
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THIS IS 1T

gemidet. brick in Takoma Park. 1st
A. has liV. rm. with fireplace. dining
rm., kitchen. pantry. breakfast al
cove. 2nd fl. has 3 bedrmS.. tiled
bath, stairway to unfinished attic.
plumbing roughedin. Full bsmt.
with outside entrance; screened
front porch, h.-w.h An unusual
buy for $4,000. Call Mrs. Rogue
vert, JU. 7-s251 or COX g. Co,
UN. 1925. 20
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I,ANDOVER HILLS

For Sale-Automatic washer. electric
ironer. electric refg. and range.
Anchor fence. combination alumni
mum storm windows and awnings,
Enclosed fiagstone patio. ga
rage with concrete driveway:
everything is practically new. Also
included is an attractive 2-bedrm.
frame BUNGALOW; has bsmt., fully
insulated expansion attic and oil
&C. heat. Ill health is forcing
quick sale. Reduced $1,000 this
week. now asking only $l2,950.
Gladly shown by appt
T. D. BURGESS
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TWO-FAMILY HOUSE

In Takoma PIX, Nd; convenient to
everything. Each apt. has 5 rms.
and bath. Live in one and let in
come from the other finish paying
for the property. Requires about
81, 500 cash. Call Mr.. Tarver, 81,
$500. with VIM. e. RICHARDSON.
INC. so
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DE LUXE RAMBLER
$40 500

You'll be the first owner of this
smart 3-bedrm. brick rambler and
you'll like everything about it. Lo-
Gated Just off East-West hwy. in
lovely Rosemary Hills with every
cony.; poSS. nearby. The floor plan
is ideal and you have 3 generous
size bedrms.. ultra-mod. kit. with
elec. dishwasher. firepl., picture
windows. full bsmt., gar; plus a
lovely S5xS5-ft. cor. lot. See this
early and be pleasantly surprised
Call SH. 1103.
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OPEN SAT. g. SUN, is
1nr L nirrrI W rnnnrcrr r..n, ns--

BRICK COLONIAL, S14.a5O
Det. 2-story: liv. rm., full din. rm.,
and kit; 2 large bedrms. and tile
large fenced yard. Close to schools,
House in perfect cond. Come out
and see this wonderful buy Lovely
neighborhood. PoSS. at settlement.
Good financing. Directions: Out Ga.
ave. extended to August dr., right
2 blks, to Cody St. to Forest dr.,
Grove DIR. Mrs. Caldwell on premises
COX & CO.. 81. 0775. 30
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TAKOMA PARK. S12 e50

Pretty and immac: 2-bedrm. bunga.,
nicely situated on q 50x"uO-ft. lot;
new gas heat, full bsmt.. Venetian
blinds, attic. fireplace; quick poSs,
Call SH. LOB
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CT APPROVED

GI APPROVED
5-rm. frame bungalow on level lot.
60x15 so. with 2 bedrms. and bath,
Oft; Admiral refg., nice cabinets
in kitchen, insulated: adjacent to
Sultland;, Approved price, $3.50,
VA regulation X
A. A. CAROZZA
O2OH pa Aun G 4 LII 4 nnIn
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ALEXANDRIA
ALEXANDRIA,
RP AnnnGK IIEIHIIr0

ALEXANDRIA,.
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS
3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS
All-brick colonial designed for one
who can appreciate the value and
convenience of lovely home. Spa
cious entr. hall leading to liv. rm.,
fireplace; large din. rm.: beaut'
equipped kit; master bedrm, and
pvt. bath: 2 other bedrms, and bath:
Iull bsmt., garage; located ons a
quiet street, Exclusive with HUB
BARD REALTY CO., OV. 6549,
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4 BEDRMS.. S1O5OO

All this 2-story, s-rm det. home in
Takoma Park needs Is some paint
and paper and you'll have a home
that you'll brag about; big shady lot:
2-car det. gar; ! block TO bus, stores
and school; easily the best buy to-
day. Call SH. l1N3.
Evening star., 1950-10-29

COLORED-S50O DOWN,
Modern detach. 2-bedrm. bungalow:
price $3.50. $40 per mo. Unless
you are looking for something for
nothing you will investigate this.
Mr.. Penland, to 8 pm. Ii. T-5895.
ATLAS REALTY co. 80
Colored; acres fronting on De-
tense hwy; city water and buSline;
house need repairs; full price, S5 900,
terms can be arranged.
Thomas F. HALEY, Realtor
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HOUSES FOR sALE-MD.
TEMPLETON KNOIIS

ONLY $13,750; $4,000 DOWN.
Large corner brick bungalow, perfect
condition.; L-shaped liv.-din. rm.
with fireplace, modern kit, 2 lge.
bedrms., tile bath, lge. floored and
insulated attic, ample space for 2
bedrms.; full dry clear basement;
gas &C. heat. Call Mr.. Lawrik,
10. 5-29SO.
Max C. Schwartz, ia. $500
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MONTGOMERY
ATTRACTIVE"

Just l year old. this unusual det.
white brick home with slate roof
on lot about 60x160 has rms. 2
baths. Diet. garage, gas heat and
many unusual features, such as
bedrm. and full bath on 1st Fl. and
many closets. Located in Chevy
Chase. Nd, Just of Western ave. I;
convenient to schools and transp.
Call NE. 1143 until 8 pm. j.
WESLEY BUCHANAN. Realtor.
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SHANNON & LUCHS co
7 = 2 =. --., ~ W INh. .-"fO. .
CUTE BUNGALOW

carmody Hills; 2-be6rm. home, with
nice living rm., dining rm., equipped
kitchen. full Esmt.; partly finished;
extra large. fenced lot; So. 500 cash
needed. Cali Mr.. Smiley. AP. 1920.
with ROGER MOSS. Realtor, 2l25
r
Evening star., 1950-10-29

Manchester Estates
OPEN 10 TIL DARK
Truly the latest design In a modern
rambler; built to a standard of
workmanship and material seldom
used in homes for sale; located in
exclusive Manchester Estates, a
community of highly restricted
better homes. where your home will
retain its value; lge living rm. with
log-burning stone fireplace, full-sized
din. rm. with modern cove lighting;
a dream all-electric kitchen with
beautiful custom-built cabinets; 3
twin-size bedrms. with extra lge.
closets; lovely sun parlor, finished
in knotty pine, 12x26; ga baths;
full basement; lge. recreation rm..
finished In knotty pine with fire.
place; built-in garage; located on
l " acre tract. S31 .450. terms.
To reach: Out Penna. ave. sc. to
Branch ave. right on Branch ave.
about mi. to entrance of Man
chester Estates; left on Manchester
drive about 3 blks. to home on right
DEWEY M. FREEMAN. 3214 Branch
ave. Sc, HI. roo
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HYATTSVILLE

HYATTSVILLE
OPEN 2 PM. TILL DARK
Two-bedroom brick homes: living
room, dining room. large equipped
full basement. Only S11.T50. d.
rections: Out R. I. ave to 3Sth st.
turn left to houses located bet. ALI
son and Hamilton SITS, on right hand
side of 3Sth st. UE. 1888; ewes,
AP "505.
F1NCHAM & CO., Realtors
Evening star., 1950-10-29
S11.95O BUNGALOW

a-bedroom brick bungalow. with
living room, dining room. kitchen.
basement oil heat; conveniently
located near Flower ave.
THE GOSS co.
Evening star., 1950-10-29
OPEN SUNDAY 1-6 PM.
10 DTcrc nNAD

-. =. o'c. A'c.' nv ObH-u,
OPEN SUNDAY 1-6 PM.
II RIGGS ROAD
Modified brick Cape Cod. on large
Handicapped lot; flreplaces, 8 bed
rooms. , baths, including bedroom
and bath on first floor: recreation
space. oil INV. heat, 2-car detached
garage. Directions: Out N H. ave.
or N. Cap. st. to Riggs rd.. turn
right to our sign. DI. 1918, VIM
II. SAUNDERS CO.. INC.
DETACHED, $4,000
OPEN TO-DAY. 2 TIL DARK
4707 Bennett ave. Sc, Bradbury
Park. mr.. Andrews Field. Census
Bureau Asbestos shingle. First
floor contains lge. liv. rm., din. rm.,
kit. bedrm. and BATH 2 additional
bedrms. Upstairs; full bsmt; Gear
detached garage; compl redecorated.
Splendid value: $1,000 down. Out
Pa. ave. Sc. to end. turn left on
Southern ave. to Alton St. right on
Alton st. to Bennett ave. left to
house. Mrs. Quinn. VI. 1891. with
JAMES CARROLL, Broker. 10.
2-0401
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-12-22
Deer Move
Earlier Now

LANSING - Upper peninsula
deer have moved into their win
ter yarding areas, month ear
lier this winter season.
Conservation department dis
trict game men note the white
tails now are yarded even in the
Escanaba banana belt" Snow
depths as high as three feet is
reported in northwestern sec
tions.
Most of the northern lower
peninsula animals are ranging
within the vicinity of yards but
are not confined in any district.
In the previous winter season,
game men estimate there was
starvation loss of about 10000
of the states one million deer.
Short yarding period prevailed
below the Straits while it ex-
tended into early April in the
upper peninsula.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-12-22
LOST POINT: At Wimbledon /

LOST POINT: At Wimbledon
recently an American tennis
player lost point. The Umpire
intoned, score was 3O-4O. His
opponent protested and said the
score was Love 40. The Ameri-
can agreed. The ump then
turned to the gallery and asked,
do any of you know the correct
scorer" A chap in the back row
responded you're all wrong, its
duce" Thank you so much re-
piled the Ump and turning to
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-12-22
Sport Shorts

EDDIE STANKY: Big Ieag-
ures claimed he couldn't hit,
couldn't run, cou1dn't throw, but
the Brat, has such talent for
silently goading the opposition
and getting on base that he
proved to be one of the National
Leagues most valuable players
this past season.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-12-22

the contestants ne announced
authoritatively, "Score 3O-40
proceed"
MADE THE GRADE: Mel Par
nell became a pro- ball player
by twist of fate. He was play
ing first base for his prep team
when the regular was injured.
Mel took over and struck out II
men. A Red Sox scout was in
the stands and before the sun set
Mel had a big league contract.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-12-22

When Golf was called "KOlf":
Contrary to belief, Golf was not
originated in Scotland, but in
the low countries where it was
playe on ice. 1t was first
brought to Scotland by sea cap
tainS.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-12-22

How Tennis Began: The game
started in Egypt became a royal
pastime in France. Tennis comes
from "Tenez"-French for take
it, play!
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science" will be the
subject OF the Lesson Sermon in
all Christian Science churches
throughout the world on Sunday.
June IS.
The Golden Text isaiah SAD
Is: "How beautiful upon the
mountains are the feet OF him
that bringeth good tidings, that
publisheth peace; that bringeth
good tidings Of good that pub
lisheth salvation"
Among the Bible citations is
this passage. prov. 1870: The
preparations of the heart in man.
and the answer Of the tongue. Is
from the Lord"
Correlative passages TO be read
from the Christian Science text
book. Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mary
Baker Eddy, include the follow.
ing (p. 455): God selects for the
highest service one who has
grown into such fitness for Il
as renders any abuse OF the mis-.
mission an impossibility."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24
NEGROES TO SEEK
ENROLMENT IN TWO
ALL-WHITE COLLEGES
By RAY LAWRENCE

COLUMBIA. s. C.-"The state
conference Of NAACP in South
Carolina is pleased over the U.
S. Supreme Courts recent seq
lcgation rulings. State President
J. NJ. Hinton Of the MACY
commenting on the decision. Ne
eroes will make renewed efforts
70 enroll in Clemson College and
the Medical College Of the State
OF South Carolina in Charleston.
The United States supreme
court through its decisions did
more to stop Communism in the
United States than all OF the
inquiries would have done in
wears" declared Mr.. Hinton. 1t
IS hopeful that authorized offic-
lals in South Carolina will elm
mate all lnequiues in education
on all levels
The Cladendon county case,
and other cases TO follow Pc
titionS Will settle IN one way or
the other the right for equality
Of educational advantages for all
South Carolina children.
The Clarendon county case
which Mr. Sinton referred is q
suit brought against trustees OF
the Summelton school district in
federal district court al Charles
ton. Parens and guardians OF Ne
gro children say unequal and
inferior facilities are offered their
children
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24

City lodge.
The parade started on Wood
ward to Adelaide. to Ferry where
il passed the reviewing stands at
Ferry and St. Antoine. The To-
lcdo Marching Unit won he LIST
u eleven prizes awarded
Distinguished Visitors
Friday and Saturdays sessions
brought approximately 1900 dele
gates and visitors. Among them
we're the Grand Treasurer. Thorn
as E. Green Of Akron. Chic: Hsr-
VS. Sinclair Grand Auditor. East
~hicago Ind Amos Viii c. CT and
Organizer. Chicago H.. Dr.. Meg
aby. Grand Medical Director. Chi
caeo H.. G Mennen Williams.
Governor Of Michigan: Harold
Soil Wavne County Treasurer:
Andrew Baird. Waync County
Sheriff ESalicd Ruler Manuel
Va ~ md stat from IB.P.O.E.
% " 10 81. Detroit: John H.
Burns. Director Of Civil Liberties.
Rabbi Hu'cherSon, Distric Dep
ui, Earl REYNOLDS. Chief Antler
ne pT3C from Ann Arbor.
Nirh J Maurice shelton Grand
Rapids
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24
SEEK CLEMENCY FOR
SEVEN DOOMED men

RICHMOND. va.-NAACP at
lorneys announced this week that
Gov. John S. Battle will be ask
ed to commute death sentences
melted out TO seven young men,
charged with raping a young
white woman
The decision 10 ask for COM
mutation followed refusal Of the
United S ates Supreme Court to
review the case. The NAACP
through Martin. Oliver w. Hill
and Spottswood w. Robinson III.
all of Richmond, had asked for q
review Of the case on the grounds
that the men had not been given
a fair and impartial trial and
had been coerced into signing
confessions. The Supreme Court.
on June 5. refused to grant the
petition.
The seven young men-James
L. Hairston. 10; Clabon Taylor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24
Detroit CIs-

CONTINUED From Page u
nay the overtime for office
workers.
VA officials asked that vet
Grams DESTROYS Of knowing about
their loans should not call nor
write the VA. but to contact
their respective mortgage GONNA.
MES with which they are doing
business.
COOPERATION on this level at
his time" a spokesman for abe
VA stated. will allow officers
to do the work most needed
without Interruption"
John wsinharf. president Of
the Builders Association Of
msfrouolifsn Dsfvoif announced
that "fhs builders are con-
vincsd that the VA staff Nom.
bers are doino everything pos
sibls TO expedite the processing
o. home loans for veterans"
The local VA announced re-
centlv that there are As loan APP
plications which are being pro-
cessed at the rate OF 200 cases =
week. With additional money TO
pay overtime. even more should
be cleared each week, officials
stated.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24
Honors First
tconfinued From Page II

great influence throughout his
country. but one which carried
him repeatedly abroad a. organ
xsr and spokesman at various
international conferences In
Western Europe. the Baltic
States. and India"
Ever regarding the Chris ian
faith and an effective agency for
the advancement Of good will and
peace among the races of man.
kind. he has had leading part
in the work of the Federal Coun-
Gil Of Churches of Christ in
America and cognate 'organiza-
tons. Called four years ago TO
he dictatorship Of the Phelps
Stokes Fund. a foundation long
identified in the van of forces
fostering Negro education and in
terracisl amity, he is man sing
ularly suited to his Job.
Chairman of the board of
Hampton Institute. trustee of
Howard University. the Ameri-
can Bible Society. and the New
School for Social Research. edu-
Gator and humanitarian. he is
presented for our doeforaie Of
laws"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24
Sleepin gear Porters
Slated to Meet in NY,

NEW YORK. N. Y. - Four
headquarters OF the Brotherhood
Of Sleeping Car Porters in New
York City. A. Philip Randolph
international presi dent. an
nounced that the 7th Biennial
Convention and 25th Annivers-
AIRY Celebration and Silver Jub-
lice Of the Union will be held
in that city Sept. 1915.
This convention marks the Is
years OF struggles and service OF
the Brotherhood for increased
wages, improved working con-
ditions and shorter hours Of work
for the porteds as we'll as the
long fight for democratic rights
and economic security for Ne
gro workers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24
local NAACP-
tconiinusd From Page u

H.; and Tuskesee. Alabama
branches.
Success in having a non-dis-
elimination amendment included
in public housing legislation won
first place (Sl00) in the Class ii
group for the Cleveland branch.
The NAACP branch in Atlanta
won second prize $500 for Sc
curing improved treatment Of
Negro news in the white press,
and for helping TO establish the
Citizens Committee on Public
Education and working with that
group in filing petitions for equal
facilities in Atlanta schools.
New Jersey Places
First prize (Sl00) in the Glass
III group is being awarded to
the New Jersey State Conference
OF NAACP branches, for sponsor
ing and successfully fighting for
passage Of the famous Freeman
Civil Rights Law, for attacking
the attempted segregation of Ne
gro veterans in housing projects
in the city OF East Orange, and
for winning its fight against seq
regation in the National Guard
and Naval Militia.
The Indiana State Conference
is being awarded second prize
$500 for spearheading the fight
FOR passage of the anti-segrega-
ted school bill by the State Leg
islature. and for opening several
restaurants, theatres, and other
recrestional facilities to Negroes,
through the filing OF affidavits
under the Indiana Civil Rights
Laws
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1950-06-24

(cenfinusd Prem psss ~
tionship.
Set Her Afirs
Frightened about knocking Ter
unconscious. Thomas stated TO
police. he placed her body INTO
the stuffed chair, poured kero-
sene over her entire body and
the chair. then struck . match.
setting her afire.
According TO police, Thomas
made he confession after lengthy
questioning by detectives John
Adams of the Arson Squad and
John Norm, Homicide detective.
Operated Ice House
Thomas, operator of an ice sta
ton at ll4l Owen. lived in the
rear at The Cardoni address. He
was arrested at his ice station
after arson squad and homicide
detectives made a thorough in
vestigation of Mrs. wooldridge's
sudden and mysterious death.
Mrs. Wooldxidgs's body was
discovered by nsighbors and
policemen shortly after IN un-
identified young boy reported
smoke coming from Mrs. Wool
bridges window.
Policemen baffled by the inten-
sity Of the one-hour blaze. which
was confined to the single room
in which Mrs. Woodbridge was
sitting. questioned Thomas short
ly after arrival. Thomas report
ed that he had talked with Mrs.
Woodbridge at 6:55 am. and that
she asked him to bring her a
head of cabbage from the store
when he went shopping. The fire
was discovered abou. 7:30 am.
He repeatedly stated that the
victim was seated on a dufold
in her bedroom. partially cloth
ed and apparently in good spir-
it's when he left her.
Her husbsnd Ben Woodbridge.
So, an employee OF he Murray
Body company. reported that he
left home for work about 6:l5
and that his wife appeared to be
feeliro all right.
Mollv and Willie Moore. land
lords at the Cardoni address. told
notice 'ha' thev were asleep in
their first floor bedroom when
thew were awaken by the uni
Identified bow. pounding on their
door and reporting The smoke
pou~ine from Mrs. wooldridge's
window.