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Evening star., 1954-10-19
Temporary Obstacle

A ruling by Corporation Counsel Vernon
West puts temporary crimp in the plans
to improve and expand psychiatric treat
ment service and facilities at District OF
Columbia General Hospital. Under the
ruling, a real treatment service for involun-
tary patients is not authorized by law.
Doctors furnishing it, therefore, expose
themselves to suit.
Mr. Vests opinion, given in response
to specific questions by the Director OF Pub
lie Health, is persuasive enough. It con-
Germs itself with the law, not the desirable
ity of certain psychiatric treatment. The
psychiatric division at General Hospital has
by law been given the functions of tempo
rary detention and observation Of involun-
tary patients, not of treatment. But treat
ment of such patients is a desirable and
even necessary function, and the Commits
sioners, the medical schools and even Con-
gress have been moving in the direction OF
supplying it. It is recognized as meeting
public need, not otherwise presently avail
able without commitment to st. ElizabethS
or private disqualification.
The West ruling should be considered
as temporary, but in no wise permanent,
obstacle. It is one that must be removed,
however, as quickly as possible. Its re-
moval would seem to be most readily ac-
complished by amendment of the law, to
provide specifically for what the Commis-
sionerS and others have taken for granted.
new psychiatric building at General
Hospital has been authorized in the public
works program. More important than this
needed physical Improvement, however, is
the fact that the medical schools of George
town and George Washington Universities
consented last March to make of the di-
visionfa teaching center, comparable with
other departments of the hospital Other
steps havesbeen under way to remove what
The Star has called disgrace to WASH
ington," represented in the previously in
adequate psychiatric service offered at what
was formerly known as Gallinger.
s The beneficial effect of Mr.. Vests
opinion should be to bring about the draft
of needed amendment of the law, recogniz-
ing the important community service that
a properly constituted and equipped psy-
chiatric division can render.
Evening star., 1954-10-19
Fiireside,

Oh. tOho mould k,so,O that hare been
to sea
Who sit so quietly here beside the fire
A cup OF tea, bit OF bread and jam
Ny sole desire, 3as
oh, ,oho ,oould kno,s that haue been
z.3 to sea- as Asss0
oh, tpl,o tDoald knoU o,oned hand
~ some Meet ~
OF ships that sailed on singing iDGves
-. to hGrbors far
Across the rolling deep to other lands
Where mysteries are.
oh, tDho Mould knoi0 otDfted q hand
some feet.
on. tDho would kno,o hotU small this
part OF me
That sits and stares and muses. ena. \
lesSly N
Snve men iploset ships dream laden
haze gone doiD1 u
In the deep sea,
They only knoD hosO small this part
Stella Holt :,
Evening star., 1954-10-19
Ugly Word

With the exception perhaps of traitor"
it is hard to think of a word which carries
more despicable connotations than Gin
former" II is word which one associates
with treachery and betrayal, with that form
of greediness which puts money ahead of
friendship and even blood relationship. In
brief, it is one of the short and ugly words
of our English language.
Still, there is place and need for
the informer. It is doubtful that any police
department could function successfully for
long without them. It is even more doubt
full that our Department Of Justice could
successfully cope with and expose the Com
munist conspiracy if 1t were not for the
undercover workers who have wormed their
way into the Communist ranks and those
Communists who have really broken with
communism-in short, the informers.
This does not mean, of course, that
every informer must be believed. Far from
it, In the very nature of things the testi-
mony of an informer is suspect testimony,
and should not be accepted without corrob-
oration. But neither does it mean that
all such testimony and those who give it
should be rejected out of hand.
Assistant Attorney General Tompkins,
in charge of the new Internal Security Di-
vision, has spoken out against indiscrimi-
nate denunciation of informers. And he
is right in doing so. It is one thing to put
the finger on individual informers whose
credibility is open to question. It is quite
another thing to blanket them in and con-
denim them all. To do that is to give aid
and comfort, however unwittingly, to the
Communists.
Evening star., 1954-10-19
Boss Crump Dies

Few names ever have reflected the per-
Sonality and the character of their owner
more truly than that of BOSS" Crump.
That he was not chriStened BOSS" seems
to have been an oversight on the part of
his parents, corrected by his political asso-
ciateS almost as soon as he was old enough
to vote. AS for the family name, there is
connotation to 1t that almost perSonif1ed
the teSty f1amboyance of just about the last
of the old-fashioned dictatorial political
czars of our time.
In this Goth century phase of American
history few political bosses sboaSted more
absolute and unquestioned power within
their own domains than did Edward Hull
Crump. Like other political bosses, and
even like some dictators on larger stages,
Mr. Crump was not all bad. Indeed, his
autocracy was of such benevolent nature
in some respects that he was widely revered
for long time in his private citadel of
Memphis, and his influence throughout
Tennessee politics was not successfully
challenged until he had lived beyond his
threescore years and ten.
Objective reporters have noted that the
Memphis of BOSS" Crump's heyday boasted
clean streets, fine schools and hospitals,
low utility and tax rates and zoofull Of
wonderful animals. Crime, in what once
had been tough river-front town, was
suppressed ruthlessly and of graft there
seemed little or none. But political free
dom was just as surely victim Of "Crump-
ism" and 1t was only matter of time until
the provincial despotism of "the boss" was to
be broken. It happened in 1948 in what one
Memphis newspaper described as "more
than an election. It was peaceful revolu-
tion." Mr.. Crump did not die until last
Saturday but the political death warrant
was delivered In that November, six years
ago. It is unlikely there win be another
BOSS" Crump. It is Just as well, but while
he was on-stage the play was seldom dull.
Evening star., 1954-10-19

fruits. BY terms Of 1ve-year program.
American technicians are assisting In indus
trial. agricultural and other developments.
President Tubman. who visited here as
President-elect in l943, Is d strong advocate
of these cooperative development pro-
grams and he announced before his coming
at this time that he was hopeful Of their
extension. It Is q hope that is worthy Of
sympathetic consideration by our own Gov
ernment.
Evening star., 1954-10-19
Questions and Answers

A reader can set the answer to any question
Of fact by writing The Evening Star lnfor.
n alton Bureau. 100 Eye st. NV, Washing
ton B, d c. Please tnclose three -, cents for
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Letters to The Star -

practices In Government agencies will
speedily Join the Civil Service Commits
sion In this long-overdue investigation.
Government Voter.
Evening star., 1954-10-19

@. What is the correct value Of q
double flush in pinochle?-F. r.
A. The double flush counts $500
points, according to the Association Of
American Playing Card Manufacturers.
Evening star., 1954-10-19
By THE HASKIN SERVICE.

@. What is the title of the largest
selling phonograph record?-H. Y.
A. "Boogie Woogie," recorded by
Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra for
RCA Victor. Up to September. 1854.
this record had sold almost million
copies, the largest number in the his
tory of the recording industry. 1'2.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12

us. EDUCATED African lea
derS are helping to assure a
stronger African commercial as
well as cultural relationship
with the United States. This
trend will increase with the de-
cline of Western cOlOnialism.
American capital, technical, and
other skills are already being
solicited. People of AfrO-Amer-
lean descent are being asked
to work for Uncle Sam in Africa.
These trends offer untold pos
Sibilities. For Africa, the out
look is bright.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12


Britain, copying French Afri-
can policy, may take the lead
in African reforms. Much has
been achieved. And in many
ways. Men of world affairs
still ponder the marriage of
nobleWoman Enid Peggy"
Cripps to Mr.. Appiah, a repre-
sentative of Premier Kwame
Nkru1nah, ruler of the impor-
tant Gold Coast. The lady is
the daughter of the famous
and late Sir Stafford Grips.
Once taboo, marriage of African
natives to Europeans is in
creasing for a purpose.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12
EMPEROR HALLE SELASSIE'S
CROWDED SIX HOURS In BOSTON

His Imperial Majesty, Halle
| SelasSie, First Emperor of Eth
/ opia. Elect of God, King o.
| kings, Conquering Lion of thu
Tribe of Judah, defendant OF
King Solomon and the Queen
of Sheba. who arrived in Amer
lea Tuesday. May 25, aboard
the SIS. United States, spent
six hours in Boston last week
after having arrived at East
Boston Airport at 1918 a. m.
June 3rd. Thursday.
The slight, 62-year old ruler
who speaks French, English
and Amharic. dressed in khaki
field marshals uniform with
10 rows of decorations was
greeted at City Hall, the State
House and Harvard University.
Later in the day, he was ten
ded joint-City State luncheon
at the Sheraton Plaza.
Accompanied by his third
son. handsome Prince Sable
Halle Selassie and his grand
daughter, Princess Sybel Desta.
%, student at Oxford Univer-
sity. They were whisked from
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12
9Th ANNUAL BANQUET
HON0RS MRS. CASS

generous service of spring lamb
pie, fluffy mashed potatoes,
green peas, banana fritters, to-
mato and lettuce salad, coffee,
ice cream and frosted white
cake the two hour long program
preceded by salute to the flag,
singing of the National Anthem
and invocation by Rev. ST.. La
viscount of st. Mark Congrega-
tional Church got under way.
Dinner music was contributed
by the inimitable Nettie jack
son. The Ellison Duo, Henry
and Ruth, pleased greatly with
a duet, Joenelle Bryant, accom-
panying and there were solos
also by Mrs. Grace Dansereay
and Mrs. Annetta Elam Jones.
Another entertaining feature
near the closing of the evening
was a classic dance by Mildred
Kennedy, clad in a revealing
ballet costume.
War Mothers member Sue
Murphy, welcomed the guests
and introduced Past Dept.
President, Ann Gagnon of
Southbridge, Mass, who served
as Mistress of Ceremonies. A
long list of speakers who
brought greetings to the new
president was introduced and
nearly all commented on the
fact that for the first time in
its history a colored woman was
elected to head the large or
ganization whose chapters are
composed largely of white wom-
en-. Clarence Elan, secretary to
Governors Council, came as
Gov. Herter's representative.
Continued on Page Four
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the airport in a motorcade of 8
cadillacs carrying the official
party and white Lincoln con-
yerttble in which city Greeter
Continued on Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12
BIAS CASE
SETTLED

The successful Cancellation of
a complaint brought to the Bos-
ton Branch, NAACP, against a
downtown hotel under the state
anti-discrimination statutes was
announced by Herbert E. Tuck
er, Jr., counsel for the NAACP.
The complaint was broupht to
the state agency by Atty. Tuck
er in behalf of Lionel o. Lind
say, who represented the
NAACP recently i'll attempting
to engage the hotel ballroom
for an NAACP function.
for an NAACP function. Elwood
S. McKenney, member of the
Mass. Commission Aainst Dis
elimination, investiated the
complaint and assisted in con-
ciliatin the case.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12

New England Mutual Hail
was filled to capacity last Sat-
urday evening when, to honor
their newly elected State De-
partment President, Mrs. Melnea
Cass, the United War Mothers
of America gave their 9Th An
nual Testimonial Banquet in
honor of her.
After a most delicious and
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12

TO-DAY members of the Lee
gislature, including premierS,
judges and bishops and other
dignitaries are being elevated
in African nations from the
native population of nearly 300
million people. The world needs
to know more about these people
capable of producing an Alex
ander Hamilton, DR.. Carver.
Douglass, Bunche, or Joe Louis.
OF Africa itself, a good story
apearded in the March, 1854 is
sue of Holiday magazine by a
resident, Mr.. Laurene Van der
Post
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12
EpiseOpaIians Cancel
Meeting Because Of Bias

Houston. Texas The
Protestant Episcopal Church
Convention, scheduled to be
held here October, 1855, has
been called off.
Cancellation of plans for the
Houston meeting was forced by
color bias. Although some mem
bers of the Texas diocese urged
equal treatment for all dele
gates during the session, Hou-
ston segregationistS stoutly re-
fused to lift the racial ban.
Bishop Clinton B. Quin, Bishop
of Texas, labored to provide
Christian hospitality for colored
and white but his efforts met
with rebuff and failure.
Ever since the Boston Con-
vention in 1852, Northern Epis-
copalians have doubted the wis
dom of selecting Houston as the
site for the 1855 session, and
their uneaSiness grew as the
proposal to recess Houston seq
regation failed. Strong protests
against HouSton's un-Christian
racial segregation" were voiced
by several dioceses Of the
Church. Protests were made BY
dioceses in Washington, D. c.;
Massachusetts, Missouri, New
York, New Jersey and others.
Chicago may be the site Of
the 1855 convention. At the Bos.
ton session invitations were of,
fered from Chicago and Hou.
ston at the same time. Thel
followed long discussion as t
whether all delegates and Wis
itors, including colored persons
would receive equal hospitality
Bishop Quin of Texas arose an
declared that satisfactory al
rangements could be provide
against racial prejudice.
Houston church official sal
Bishop Quin tried hard to kee
the promise but was unable
: do SO.
Bishop Henry Knox Sherr
in New York, presiding Bishc
of the Protestant, Episcopi
Church, issued a statement
which he said:
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12
SOUTHERN BIAS GUSTS EP|SCOPAL|ANS
BOSTON
BAKE ID
By MABE KoUNTzE

wherever l go, 1 am con-
stantly struck by widespread
concern for Africa"
L. Wander Post
AFRICA, the second largest
continent, is ascending into a
high place in world affairs.
This is not new experience.
African Importance has historic
"cycles." Africa doomed in trade
Importance to the Ancients of
Asia, Greece and Rome. Eur
opean trade and colonialism was
another cycle. A new chapter
Is unfolding. In spite of Chur-
chill and Malan, this new cycle
will bring the people of Africa
(much long delayed equality
and justice.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12
TO HONOR
1t. HODSON

On Sunday, June 10, at 2 pm.
the intersection of Warwick and
Hammond Streets, Roxbury, will
be dedicated in honor of 1t.
James R. Hodsdon, Jr., who lost
his life in Korea on July 10.
1858.
Jimmy" is the. son of James
R. and Mary Hodsdon of 8 War
rick Street, Roxbury, and was
married to the former Martha
Burton, now residing with her
parents in Philadelphia. but
who will be here for the dedi-
cation. He grew up in Roxbury,
attended local schools and Suf-
folk University.
Many veteran and civic or
CARNATIONS are joining togeth-
er to make this a true me-
mortal to a deserving lad who
gave his all that those left
IllgnJ enjoy the many free
| doms.
Prior to the dedication, the
annual memorial service of thu
veterans and civic organization
of Roxbury will be held a
Charles Street A.M.E. Church
at 1890 am. Following thi
, service, a parade will form Of
} Waumbeck Street, Roxbury, an
proceed to the dedication sit
| by way of Humboldt Ave, wal
} nut Ave, Warren Street, Har
rison Ave, Washinton Street
Sterling Street, fremont st
to Hammond Street.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12
$4,000 GIFT
TO HOWARD j

WASHINGTON - The Philip
Murray Memorial Foundation
presented a gift of $4,000 to
Howard University. Washing
ton, D. c., June 4, for the crea-
ton of a Phillip Murray Chair
of Labor Relations in the Uni
versity's Division of Social Sci
ences.
The lift was presented to How
ard President Mordecai johnson
by James B. Carey, secretary
treasurer of the CLIO and of the
Foundation, during the course
Continued on Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12

TWENTY MILLION Africans
were carried off that continent
as slaves and tranSpIanted
throughout the Globe. Ten
times that number were killed
fighting capture, says Mr.. Post.
So as least 200 million, rep
reSenting the leaders Of a coun-
try were taken away. 1.-THE
damage to the mind of Africa
was already done" writes Mr..
Post. This fact explains the
setback IN African progress.
But from that setback, reco-
very is now being made. 1t
will continue.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12

HALLE SELASSIA, the great
est "come- back" man of his
time, aptIy symbOlizes the adj
aptability, patience, and restor~
alton power of the African
People. What he has done
other Africans will emulate.
Certainly Mr.. Selassie has shown
that ETHIOPIA is still on the map
and that Africa and her people
are here to stay. Some colonial
powers once had a very differ
ent view.
SOUTH AFRICA, like the
southern part of our nation,
is still defiantly waving the
'rebel flag" against racial re-
forms. And there are areas
like Kenya where even the Bri-
fish are acting like Nazi Storm
troopers against the natives.
For Africans, social reforms
are coming very slow and hard.
But come they will Even Mus
soil and Hitler could not bar
progress. The us. Supreme
Court has Joined in upholding
the crusade Of the African
people.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12

Under the provision of the
constitution of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, Article I.
Section Z, have decided that
the general convention will not
meet in Houston in 1855. This
has been the most painful and
difficult decision I have ever
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Continued on Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-06-12

THIS LAND, richest in ur-
anium, gold, diamonds, and as
yet untapt treasures, is obvious.
ly prize worth even a royal
marriage. The days of plumber
are past. The Mau Maus OPP
position is no mere accident.
Natives want equality. They
want home rule and are getting
educated leaders. Six of the
Nigeria Parliament were edu-
Gated at Lincoln, here in Am
erica. DR.. Nnamdi Azikiwe, one
of the brilliant African sOIons,
is now touring America. So are
others.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-10-15
APPLICATIONS FOR
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Kenneth G. Fielder, 10, store
clerk, Oak Harbor and Miss Bar.
bara A. Widman, 10, waitress, Ell
more. Rev. Urban Burkhart to of.
ficiate.
Paul Wiley, 10, laborer, Rocky
Ridge, and Miss Beverly Ann See
ger, 18, Rocky Ridge Rev. E. H.
E. Winterhoff to officiate. ;
Paul B. Smith, 81, U. S. Navy,
Rocky River, O., and Miss Joan C.
Stucky, 10, floral designer, Port
Clinton. Rev. Howard Hillberry to
officiate.
John E. Lehman, 10, meat-cut-
ter, Toledo and Miss Naomi L. An
derson, 10, typist-clerk, Graytown.
Rev. F. Lambertus to officiate.
Elmer D. Hurst, 81, laborer, Bay
Bridge, o., and Miss Betty j.
Hicks, 18, Port Clinton.
Clarence A. Lashley, SO, farm
ing, Lore City, O., RID and Mrs.
Inez A. Knowles, 62, Genoa. Rev
Cash, Cambridge, O., to officiate,
Robert F. Goedde, "a, printer,
Ottawa, O., and Miss Mary X. Ro
star, 20, bookkeeper, Port Clinton
FIR. Karl Brand to officiate.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-10-15
OTTAWA COUNTY NEWS. Port CLINTON. OHIO
I:;H!H1
ADMITTED


ADMITTED
Oct. 7: Mrs. Fred Seeger, Gray
town, medical; Mrs. P. X. Madison,
506 w. Water-st, Oak Harbor, medi-
cal; Mrs. John Bork, $40 Fulton
st, surgical
Oct. 8: Mrs. Vincent Biro, Lake
side, medical; Lionel Gonzeles, Rt.
l, surgical; Captain Paul Pencola,
Erie Ordnance Depot, medical; Pvt.
Frank Pigage, Springfield, medi-
cal; Kay Zenser, Route 1, surgical.
Oct. 9: Richard DeGryse, 512
Madison-st, medical; Mrs. Howard
Heminger, Route /, surgical.
Oct. 10: Robert Applegate, Rt. /,
Oak Harbor, surgical.
Oct. II: Leona Woodbury., 315
Beech-St, medical; Mrs. Elmer
Kohlman, Route 8, medical; Mrs.
Elizabeth Phillabaum, Lakeside,
transferred back from Mercy hos
pital; John CzerwinSki, Gypsum,
medical; Mrs. Augusta Wahlers, E.
Second-st, medical (Gerner & Wolf
ambulance).
Oct. IL: Nick Wohn, Route 1,
Oak Harbor, medical.
Oct. 13: Max Foster, Erie Ord
nance Depot, medical; Nicholas
Wohn, Route l, Oak HarNor, meN-
cal.
DISCHARGES
Milford Howell, Mrs. Harold
Perkins, Mrs. Harry Burdick, Mrs.
Donald Hem and baby, James
Perry, Mrs. Paul Krofft, Mrs. Mat
thew Buxton, Lionel Gonzeles,
Captain Paul Pencola, Mrs. Edward
Henry and baby, Chester Herring
shaw, Mrs. Roy Masing and baby,
Mrs. Richard Foster and baby, Mrs.
Willard Warns and baby, Ralph
Forester, Mrs. Charles Ronald
Schiewe and baby, Mrs. Clayton
Friemark, Mrs. Harold Hopfinger,
Bernard Noll, Timothy Collins,
Mrs. Gene Schneider, Mrs. Frances
Fiorani, Mrs. Raymond Bolin, Mrs.
John Bork, Mrs. Vincent Biro,
Richard DeGryse, Mrs. Leo Hol-
man and baby, Frank Pigage, Mrs.
Fred Seeger, Mrs. Charles Moore
and baby.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-10-15
Clinton, $8,60819; Put-in-Bay,
$129.79; Oak Harbor, $3,516.20.

clinton, S0,oU0.l9, Put-n-Bay
$129.79; Oak Harbor, $3,516.20.
Libraries received $6,153.80 dis
tributed as follows: Oak Harbor,
S1,996.74; Genoa, $1,175.00; Port
Clinton, $2,982.O6.
Cemeteries received 1898 %, as
follows: Harris-Elmore Union Gem
etery, $42707; Salem-Oak Harbor
Union cemetery, $566.16.
The county's share of the distri-
button was $2O,657.21 and the
state of Ohio received $2,377.48.
Final accounts of administration
have been. filed in the probate
court by: John Klavinger, admins
traitor of estate of Katherine Klav-
niger; by Elizabeth Hetrick, exec
utrix of estate of Chester R. Het-
rick; by Robert Dress, executor of
Anna Dress; by James Wilka, ad-
ministrator of estate of Veronica
Wilka; by Ethel Ewing, executrix
of estate of Walter Lee Ewing; by
Ruth G. Gulau, administrative OF
estate of George r. Eurenius; by
Vernice McIver, executrix of es
tate of William C. Floro.
First account of trusteeship OF
John Lay, Jr., has been filed in the
probate court by John w. Lay and
Edward C. Lay, trustees.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1954-10-15
MRS. AGNES WEBER DIES

Mrs. Agnes Webber, 70, widow
of Bruno Webber of Put-in-Bay,
died Monday at Magruder hospital
after a lingering illness. Funeral
services were held Thursday at
$50 from Mother of Sorrows
church, Put-in-Bay, the Rev. FIR.
Stopko officiating, and burial was
made in Maple Leaf cemetery.
Mrs. Webber is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Clara Woischke of
Put-in-Bay and Mary Ann Reef of
Columbus; three sons, Alphonse
Webber and John Webber of Co.
lumbus, and Herman Webber of
Boston; a sister, Matilda Lehman
of Los Angeles; brothers, Joe and
Albert Wiedman, in California.
She was born Nov. 18, 1883 in
Wurtenberg, Germany, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wiedman.
She was member of the l.. C. B.
A. and Mother of Sorrows church,
and the Altar Society. Rites were
in charge of the Neidecker-Eberle-
LeVeck funeral home.