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The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01
NAACP Ready To Fight Hospital Bias

The Charlottesville Chapter of the N. Al
A. G.. p. met Tuesdya, November ~ at 81
p. m. in the First Baptist Church. The
speaker was Spottswood Robinson, III. His
subject was Discrimination at the Uni
versity of Virginia Hospital.
Inasmuch segregation is the root of
discrimination, he said, "nonsegregationl
is our primary objective. Our aim is to,
eliminate race as factor in the placement
or treatment of any patient If Negrol
applies for facilities and services at the
University Hospital, he shall get the same
as white patient"
1t is not to be expected, however, that
this final goal will be achieved immediate
ly Although the subject has been under
discussion in the NAACP since 1916, no
real preparation for trying cases in the
public health area was undertaken until
the Atlanta meeting was held few
months ago The request to do something
about discrimination at the University
Hospital was the first of this nature to be
received by the Association.
But public health cases have now been
placed third On the list of priorities, with
public education ranking first and public
transportation second. 1.-THE University
Hospital is our major health project in
Virginia " MIR. Robinson said. "Indeed
know of no other in my region at this
time"
This is an entirely new field for litiga-
tion in regard to racial discrimination, and
previous experiences of the NAACP are
not too helpful in this area. Public trans
pcrtaton cases, for example, were tried
IN court even before 1900, but presidents
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01

concerning discrimination in hospitals are
yet to be established
Same Law Applies
However, Mr.. Robinson pointed out that
the same Federal laws which applied to
the admission of Gregory Swanson to the
University Law School also apply here,
and there is no state law that know
about which could uphold segregation in
a hospital" The state segregation law
applies only to public entertainment and
public assemblage. Hospitals would hard
~ come under either of these classified
tions. mo action by the General Assem-
bly, would be necessary to end segregation
at the University Hospital, but even if
there were a state law which applied, it
would be unconstitutional"
In closing MIR. Robinson pointed out that
although the NAACP is now in position
to pledge full support to any patient at
the University of Virginia Hospital who
wishes to realize his or her full legal
rights, we do not stir up law cases, and
we do not solicit plaintiffs. We can only
sit down and wait until you take advan-
tage of this opportunity"
If you ask for better room or other ia
cilities which are available at the Hos
p'tal, and do not receive them promptly,
notify your local chapter of the NAACP
at once, and they will get in touch with
me-" Mr.. Robinson advised.
eve are ready. 1t is now merely a ques-
tion of when you are ready. We have
gone as far as we can unless somebody
wishes to utilize this opportunity. We
will always be there to support your COM
plant. The rest is up to you."
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01
r. EDITORIALS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1851

Now that the 1852 presidential cleo
tion year is but a few days away, the
national political picture is looming above
the horizon to the extent that it almost
,cipses the undeclared Korean War.
The current questions are, will Presi-
dent Truman run again?" "Wl}l Senator
Robert Taft be the Republican nominee,
or will General Dwight D. Eisenhower be
the Republican standardbearer in the COM
ing Presidential Election?"
Of all the candidates and potential
candidates for the grand Presidential prize,
it is generally conceded that President
Truman and General Eisenhower are the
strongest. AS far as the South is concerned,
our own Senator Harry Byrd is unques-
tionably the strongest statesman the South
has today If he were chosen as the DEM
ocratic standardbearer, the South would
vote for him almost soldly including teem-
ing numbers of Negroes Not only does
enator Byrd enjoy the esteem of his
througd, but he also has many friendsl
is too aseae nation. But Senator Byrd
name to be useGtatesman to allow hisl
time because he coult capacity at thisj
If Senator Robert Taft is C. elected.
publican standardbearer almost the Re-
Inc democrats nominate would beat hIYI
Not because Mr.. Taft is not an able states
man, because he is recognized as one OF
the best informed men we have in the
Senate. But Senator Taft has impressed
the public as choosing to be an inconsist
ent and hypocritical politician rather than
FIR n k and fearless statesman If he
would betray his own party to collabo-
rate w t h the Dixiecrats knowing that
their political policies are in no way sim
liar the Dixiecrats well know that if they
vote for him that he would surely dou-
blecross them. They are not going to take
that chance.
Therefore, if Senator Taft is the Re-
publican nominee, Chief Justice Vinson,
or any other reputable Democrat would
beat him.
On the other hand, if General Dwight
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01

Mrs. Ola King of Mcdowell Ave., NV,
reports most enjoyable THANKSGIVING
holiday spent with friends in VAUDEVILLE,
NC, and her family in Danville, Va.
y
Miss Elizabeth Jordan, executive direct
or at the Lula Williams Branch YWCA,
returned to the city Sunday night after at
tending the Executive Directors meeting of
the Southeastern Region of YWCA, held
recently in Knoxville, Tenn.
Miss Jordan reports most inspirational
conference, which had as it's theme, civ
ing Our Faith in a World Crisis" Among
the outstanding speakers was Frank P.
Alexander, representative of the Com
munity Planning of iva. Miss Fave
Coates, executive director at Central WV
ca, assisted Miss Jordan in the represen-
tation of the Roanoke Association.
sm
Mr. Nathaniel Barrett announces the
marriage of his mother, Mrs Inez Barrett,
to Mr.. Willie Wright. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. A. l.. James, October|
20.
Mrs. l.. c. Downing postcards of pleas
ant visit with friends in Philadelphia, Pa.
The lovely dinner party at the homeI
of Mr.. and Mrs Mack Wright on SalemI
Ave-, S.W., last Sunday feted Mrs. IdaI
Williams, M rs Johnsie Traynham andl
Miss Florella Allen.
The Daffodils' November Birthday Par-'
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01
Joseph Simms, Jr. Passes

Joseph Brown Simms, Jr., of Whiteoak
street, Salem, Va, passed at Burrell Me-
mortal Hospital Sunday night, November
IL after short illness. He was funeral
lied at the First Baptist Church, Salem.
Thursday, November %, at 8 90 d m. The
eulogy was given by Rev. C. J. Smith, as
sisted by Rev. r. W. Coldtrain. Music was
furnished by the choir of the church. The
obituary and messages of coincidence were
read by Mrs. G.. J. Smith.
The deceased, native of Salem, was
citizen well thought of in the commune
ty by members of both races. He was a.
faithful m e m b e r of the First Baptist
Church. AS an efficient employee of the
Norfolk and Western Railway he earned
the respect and esteem of his EMPLOYERS
and fellow workers.
Surviving arc his wife, Mrs. Charlotte
Simms; his daughter, Charlotte Simms; a.
step-son; two step daughters; two broth
ers; a sister; three neices; five nephews,I
other relatives and many friends.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01
There Is a Tide
Lesson for December 2, 1851

There is a hide in fbe affairs OF
men,
Which, taken at The flood. leads
on TO fortune;
Omitted. all tbe voyage OF their
life
Is bound in sbsiioWs and in
n,iseTes."
GO Shakespeare said. and he was
~ at least half right. Opportunity
sometimes knocks twice; but don't
count on 1t.
The Bible lesson for the week is a
not a success-story. It
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01
Over The
Back Fence
By E. LOUISE WOODBURY.
Roanoke, Virginia

With happy Thanksgiving and bril-
liant football season passing into history,
social groups in the Star City begin plans
to greet old Saint Nick with the usual
gala fanfare. The Pinochle Bugs meeting
last Wednesday night at the home of Mrs.
c. b. Neal on Gilmer Ave-, NJ. w. had
this idea foremost in their minds. Plans
for their annual benefit ball, to be given
Christmas morning, were perfected at this
time. report from the Parcs2af6st Sale,
a unique benefit project carried out last
Saturday night at the Hunton Branch Y,
was received T h members enjoyed a
pleasant evening of pinochle with prizes
going to Mesdames Thelma Preston and
Helen johnson.
Mrs. Grace Stokes of Baltimore Nd,
spent a very pleasant few days in the city
last week visiting her many friends. Mrs.
Gene Cooper of Patton Ave-, N. F.. and
the J. O. Epps family were delighted to-
have her as their guest.
>
The Lula Williams YWCA. Treble Cleft
Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. L, Ii
Guerrant, entertained the patients at the
Veterans Hospital last Wednesday night.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01

is the story of some
persons who con-
tracted the grass
hopper complex. a
mental disease that
still attacks people
today. The story Is
from the wild days
when the Israelites,
now two years out
from Egypt, were
first knocking at the
doors of the Prom
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01

ty was held in the beautiful spacious home
of Mr.. and Mrs Otha Williams on West
avenue, S.W, last Saturday night The
honored members were Mesdames Mamie
Webb, Maria Burton, ice Harrison,
Fannie Holland and A m a Wingfield.
Hearty congratulations and numerous use
tul gifts wei received by the honorees at
this tiHse - 56g4lsg the deHcloas birthday
dinner with the club members were the
following guests: Mrs. Ida Choice of Ash
v.Ee NC; Mr.. Lorenzo Spinner of Lynch
burg, Va, and Mrs. Mamie Lane of Roa-
noke.
In the regular meeting of the Religious
Education Committee of the Lula Williams
Branch YWCA / a s t Wednesday, plans
were perfected for the annual Christmas
celebration ''The Hanging of the Green"
TO be presented in the Recreation Room
Sun'av afternoon, December 16 at four
pm
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lewis of Gilmer
Ave-, N. w., were delighted to have as
their weekend guest Mrs. Nellie V. Lewis
of Lexington, Va.
MI w. A.Dnwell of Wells Ave-, NV,
who has been quite Ill avn,,rrell Memorial
Hospital, is improving. Among his -.-oon+
out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs.
John Lucas Of Kingston, NC; Mrs. Alice
Powell and Miss Wilma Powell of Char
lotte, NC; Messrs. Francis K and Gilbert
l.. Powell and Mrs. jeanette E. Ford, of
Washington, DC.
The Neighborhood Club was entertained
Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Marie Bailey.
The members enjoying Mrs. Bailey's hos
pitality were Mesdames Beatrice Beale,
Marian Burton, Natalie Clayton, Martha
Bolden, Matte Morris, Ruby Haynes, Min
ME Paxton, Azalia Lewis, Annie Plenty.
Guests included Mesdames Alma Sewell,
Marian Pettitt and Emma Lee. Club priz-
es were won by Mesdames Azalia Lewis
end Annie Plenty. Guest prize went to
Mrs. Sewel.
Among the Virginia State College STU
dents spending the holidays in t h e city
with parents and friends were Connie
Johnson, Hazel Lightfoot, Robert John
son, Adene and Carrie Cobbs, Lee Nicholas
and Theodore Mackln.
y
The pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church,
his choir and congregation, spent a most
enjoyable day at st. Matthews Baptist
Church in Danvile, Va, last Sunday.
John Epps, son of Mr.. and Mrs J. o.
Epps of Madison Ave-, NE, spent the
holidays in the city with his family and
friends. Mr.. Epps is studying at Ohio State
Mrs. Eta Dent of Harrison Ave, NV.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1951-12-01

Mrs. Eta Dent of Harrison Ave, NV.
Evening star., 1951-01-21

Pull cords on sturdy
case case will
whirl and centrifugal
force will shake ther-
mometer down. Lessons
danger Of slipping out
of hands.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03

Miss Beulah Morton and group.
and Master Ronnie Edmonds.
young soloisi.
The following departments
made their regular third sunday
reports. The SololSt Bureau
Ladies in White. Pres dents De
psrtment. Usher Board. Peariy
Gate Choir. East Side lnspira-
,ional Singers and New Salem
Baptist Senior. Young Peoples
and Junior Choirs.
Our Board meeting for the
month of October VIII be IN the
form Of a PIE Halloween party
al the home OF our president.
Mrs. .Artelia w. HutchinS. 224O
.Ani.etam. This VIII be Tuesday
night Oct 80. al pm. We Will
have loads OF fun after our meet
ing and We ere asking all Off
Gers and departmental heads to
be present with Their reports for
the month.
We are comb .nIng our Wednes-
day night meetings with chorus
rehearsal now as We want TO
be ready for our great state meet
ing ihe first week IN January
Saturday nights we are broadcast
ing over Station WJLB at 9:lS
pm Detioiters are invited TO
tune IN.
Our Prayer Train is StIll rolling
and we are calling members Of
the union 10 be present with US
IN our meetings SO that they may
catch this tram and not be left
al the station.
We Will be looking for you,
and YOU at the New Salem Bap-
fist Church every Wednesday and
Saturday night al 800 pm.
See you next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03
Rev. Hill to Mari
31st Anniyersaw'

The Rev. .Chas s I'm -
OF the Hartford a ,auA y p''~
Church. and candlda,c.tor Ms tS
Common Council. N.l boo. ''H
obration Of his 3iy' ann ','. q
Sunday. Nov 4 "a az
long program.
With outstand.r elere,r.-
slated 10 partic.paie ,hs "a
bration. DR. Bur- b S,nan |e
ecutive secretary ut ,ne Mo.
Council OF Churches wu ~.
the opening day past, pants -.
Rev. Edgar M Wah'bere :. !,
Mt. Olivet Methods Chm.
Dearborn. will lead me cloa..
services.
Also participating N the y.
rious services and commemora,.a
meetings during TIE week Mn
be leading member u the lo.,
clergy. Climax OF ito celebrs,r,
will be the burning - the chu,a
mortgage on Nov 10.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03
'Yank Comes Back

"A Yank Comes Back the
adventures OF an exc. !. as he
travels through Britain after the
war years, is one Of two films
on England TO be shown at the
Rsckham Memorial Nov 6. the
University OF Michigan Exten-
sion Service announces. Opening
the program will be Great Brit
ain-Trade and Industry.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03

Hello dear readers THIS j Ev-
e BODY Prayer Tower back
With YOU aga.n this week.
Gu Third SUNDAY afte noon
meeting vas very inspiring. We
met tn the Peaflv Gate Baptist
Church 81 which the Rev. } II.
Head j, pastor located at ErSkine
and s, .AGbin street
The Pes-ly GATE Choir played
large part in making this
meeting a success. Among those
participating on the program
were the Youth Department
which was represented by Miss
Patricia Murphy and group.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03

Canasia is another family in
terest scheduled among the classes
AZ the WV II VIII be taught by
Jean Crawford who will explain
the new rules OF the game and
the new three deck system The
canaSta class begins Thursday
Nov. l, A. well rs Square dances
also open 20 III members OF the
family with Melvin Davev as
caller.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03
French Leaders Learn
of j. s. Discrimination

the Industrial Relations Institute
WAYNE University and chairman
OF the Vocational Services Com
mittee OF the Detroit Urbar
League. was chairman OF the
meeting and Nj. Francis A. Kor-
neeav. Vocational Services Sec
rotary. was in charge OF arrange
mentS.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03

The Detroit Urban League was
host last week 10 l6-membeI
study group OF important French
government, industrial and labor
officials. who are IN this country
as guests Of the + {. A. observ-
ne American mass production IN
dustral processes.
Some so people representing
cross section of the Detroit
community met the French
delegation informally in the
Assembly Room al the Urban
League and dined later al the
Ebony Room of Hotel Gotham.
John c Dancy. Executive Di.
rector. traced the historical
growth and progress of the Ne
gro in Detoit since 1872 for the
visitors.
Professor George LasSerre
chairman Of the French delcga-
ton. pointing out the absence Of
the color problem in France and
noting that the concept Of racial
differences based on color Is
absolutely devoid IN then think
ing
In the question period, state
ment was made that we have
Negro churches and VIII te
churches in America. The inter
prefer. IN trying 10 relate tins
fact TO the delegation. found it
difficult TO translate this infor-
nation since they had no CON
ceptlon Of churches established
along racial lines
This meeting was the only one
scheduled on the entire itinerary
OF the French study group which
will expose them 10 the status
Of race relations in America today
Or. z. l.. CuShman, director OF
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1951-11-03
GOSPEL SINGERS
OF CHORAL UNION
By MARY ETA SWINDELL

Miss Beulah Morton and group.
and Master Ronnie Edmonds.
YOUNG soloisf.
, 1951-05-28

action of 10000 shares, it reach
ed 1 1 4 for a gain of BIG.
Rail turned in a good perform
ance under the leadership Of
Santa LIE which advanced i to
ISL; Northern Pacific up 81 to
38 7I8, and Southern Pacific up
liz to So 3 4. Chesapeake and
Ohio was a trifle easier.
Cities Service showed up best
in the oils with a gain of 2 3IS
to 80 5 Is. Standard Of New Jer-
sey was unchanged at 108 IL.
At II A. M. The Dow-Jones
Industrial Averages we're up ST.
Is a share; the rails up Sc cents
and the utilities up eight cents.
Volume for the first hour to-
tailed 100000 chares as against
10000 in the same period on
Saturday.
Curb Stock were mixed. Kaiser
Frazier was unchanged; Raytheon
up 1 Is, and Glen Alden Coal off
1Is.
THE BOND MARKET also rul-
ed irregular. Rails we're slightly
easier and U. S. Governments
were steady.
Commodities were under pres
| sure. Wheat was off 1 3l4 cents
a bushel, corn was down / and
| cotton off more than 81 a bale.
, 1951-05-28

sions will receive trophies for first
and second place, and medals for
third and fourth place. The finals
will be a round-robin tourna-
ment, with the player winning the
most marbles taking frs. place
and SO on.
The advisory committee for the
tournament includes Clarence j..
Thomas Of Linden Community
Center, chairman; James Jones of
Homeview Courts, George Law
renee ofthe Daily Express, john
r. Morris of DeSoto Bass Courts,
Jack A. Reynolds Of Irwin Com
munity Center and James L. Scott
of the Fifth st. YMCA.
, 1951-05-28
Lloyd Revere
Continued from Page ~


presentation of a certificate of
recognition to Dave Albritton,
Olympic champ and Dunbar
teacher. The award for COM
munity-wide achievement was pre-
sented on behalf Of the National
Urban League by James G. Free
man, vice-president of the Day
ton Urban League, a Red Feather
agency of the Community Chest.
The award was announced in
March, but Albritton was out Of
the city and was unable to attend
the ceremony at which six other
Daytonians received the national
, 1951-05-28

FOR RENT Room for single
man. Call after 4 P. M. Hep
80. t OIL
, 1951-05-28

10 inclusive and down, are: Al
bert Tucker Jr., 8, of 50 Home
stead Ave-, representing Burkam
Center and Irving School; Paul
providers, 9, of 60 Diamond Ave-,
representing Irwin Center and
Washington School; Lear Jackson,
9, of 908 Pruden Ave-, represent
ing Irwin Center and Washington
School; Micheal Johnson, 10, of
81 Bragg Place, representing the
DeSoto Bass Courts Center and
Wogaman School, and Clarence
Johnson, 9, of 1874 Springfield
St., re%preseting Irwin Center and
Washington School.
THE WINNERS IN both divi-
, 1951-05-28
Trenton g.
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Continued From Page 1
murder trial in Mercer C,unty
history was to begin today. But
Judge Ralph J. Smalley, preaid-
ing over the re-trial this week,
has announced that there would
be no session and said there may
not be any sessions for several
days because of Thorpe's illness.
The judge also said he might
have to rule a misrrial if
Thorpe is hospitalized for too
long a period.
The New Jersey Supreme Court
had %overruled a previous death
sentence on technical grounds and
had ordered a new trial for the
six Negro defendants.
, 1951-05-28

L CI ~
Finalists in Division Il, ages IL
IA inclusive, are: Otis Williams,
II, Of $40 Springfield ST., repre-
setting Irwin Center and Wash
ington School; John Harris, II, of
PSI n. Irwin ST., representing Ir-
win Center and Washington
School; Eddie King, IA, Of 101
Calm ST., represeting the Fifth
st. YMCA and Willard School;
Bobby Beavers, IL, Of "a N. r.
win ST., representing Irwin Cen
ter and Washington School, and
Oils Smith, II, Of 1923 Bancroft
ST., representing Linden Center
and Willard School.
Finalists in Division 3, ages
, 1951-05-28

Jones is alleged to have in
flicted knife wounds on his wife
following al argument i've the
divorce filed by his wife, May IL.
ALBERT COATS JR., Is, Of
SO Washington St. pleaded
guilty to charges of operating a
motor vehicle without the owners
consent and through MS attorney,
Bernard J. Carter, was placed on
probation for a period OF five
years by Common Pleas Judge
Lester L.. Cecil.
LAWRENCE JONES', Is, Of
2120 Della Ave-, and John j.
Barnes, 25, of the Carver Hotel,
charged with the robbery Of
Frank Boykins in an alley between
Sprague and Bank Sts., yer held
to the Grand Jury on bonds Of
$1,000 each following Z prelimin-
airy hearing by Common Pleas
Judge Lester l.. Cecil.
WILLIE JONES, 48, of 1854
Washington st. was sentenced to
80 days in the Workhouse fer
carrying concealed weapons after
having the original charge of
shooting to wound reduced. Jones
was indicted for having shot it
out with a Germantown st. bar
tender when he refused to pay
for a glass of wine ordered by
him for a woman in the bar.
RAY WALKER, 80, of Cincin-
natl, indicted by the Grand Jury
in the four-man group charged
with the robbery Of a grocery
store and drugstore, was released
Saturday on the recommendation
, 1951-05-28
U.S.. Supreme

Continued from Page IL
County, who was denied a vote in
the 1850 elections because she
owed the Poll Tax.
In a suit against county Of
ficials, she asked $4,000 damages.
A three-judge Federal Court
found, however, that Virginia's
Poll Tax applies equally to white
and Negro voters and that the
Supreme Court already has up
held the legality of such a levy.
, 1951-05-28

gained 3,4 to a new high at 80
3l4. U. S. Steel and U. S. Rubber
ruled slightly lower.
The low-priced National Power
and Light was taken in huge
blocks. After opening on a block
$4,000 shares, and a laoer trans
, 1951-05-28

Of Assistant Prosecutors Fred
Kerr and John Hoover, after a
conference with Common Pleas
Judge Lester L. Cecil and Attor-
ney Arthur Fisher, who represents
Walker. Hoover told The Daily
Express he believed Walker when
he told them he was the driver Of
the car involved in the robbery,
but had no knowledge OF what
was going on at the time. A CT
student, Walker was to have gone
on trial before a jury Monday.
The other three men were sent
enced to terms Of 10 to IS years
in prison last week.
, 1951-05-28
hOnor

honor.
Albritton has served on the
state AAU track and field COM
mittee and recently was named to
the national AAU track and field
committee.
, 1951-05-28

Anderson Clayton was q strong
industrial with a 2 point rise to
SO. Chrysler advanced 1 Ia to
II 142 and West Indies Sugar
, 1951-05-28
MARKET REPORT

NEW YORK, May % GNS)-The Stock Market
displayed s~elective strength in early dealings today. A
few issues scored good gains but there were many pro-
minent laggards along the line.
, 1951-05-28
Weather Post pones
Marbles Tournament

Because of threatening weather, the First Annual
Daily Express Marbles Tournament finals were post
poned until 9 A. M. next Saturday, June l, at Burkam
, 1951-05-28
Mccall Worker IS Held
For Wounding His Wife
BY JIMMIE N
EXPRESS Staff Writer

John A. Jones Jr., %, of 1902 Germantown St"
an employee of the Mccall Manufacturing Co., is being
held on charges of cutting to wound his wife.