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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Advisory
Unit Notes
Progress
Begged Since Area
Clearance in 1851

The Gratiot.Orleans Re-
development project became
more of a reality Monday
when a Citizens Advisory
Committee before Common
Council stated that construc-
ton may be started in 1865.
The Committee appear
ed before the council to
request a 9O-day extension
in which to complete f.
nanciaI and legal studies
and to permit architectural
firms to finish preliminary
work.
Set-up in middle Of July. tbs
l2-member committee told of the
possibility ri starting consiruc.
ton on the 55-acrc housing por-
ton OF the l20-acre area after
progress report.
Grants Extension
Council granted the 9O-dsv ex-
tension as well as approved OF
taking land off the sales tax
market during the period. Pr.
vste interests. however. are well
coined TO work with the group
ION development OF any or all
OF the property.
Federal support and coopcra-
ten. no legal or financial prob
lens and awarding Of top PRIOR
ity by architectural firms were
stipulated as reasons for the
start-of-conStruction forecast.
Walter p Reuther. CIO presi.
dent and chairman Of the sub.
committee on planning and de-
sign. said the Stun Clearance
md Urban Acknowledgement Divi-
sion of the Housing and Home
Finance Agency is supporting and
cooperating in the effort.
lie also cited that architectural
hrmS retained for the project had
gwen II top priority.
Financial Blocksdes
Walter Gehrke. president Of
The First Federal Savings and
Loan Company and chairman OF
the subcommittee on financing.
stated that he felt there were
no financial blockades.
Chairman OF the legal SUBJ
committee. Foster Winter J L.
Hudson Company treasurer. also
said there appeared TO be no
legal entanglements.
The group is chiefly exploring
means to get the project started,
and are seeking q 100000 budget
through private donations to fl
nance its studies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Appeal Graft-Jury
Contempt Counts
to Highest Court

The State Supreme Court ruled
unanimously July 6 that Record
er's Judge John p. OHara, sit
ting as grand juror. has the right
TO try persons cited by it. and
that witnesses attorney have no
right to be present during secret
questioning.
White was sentenced 10 80
Gays, and Murchison 10 60 days.
Both were fined $3.50.
Defense attorneys protested
that the us. Constitution was
violated in that their clients were
deprived of freedom of speech
and due porcess OF law. under
the l4th amendment.
White was cited for contempt
when he refused to answer some
Al questions about being solicit
ed or granting anything OF value
to Detroit police as a former al
legged member Of a syndicate.
The hotel operator refused on
grounds that his attorney was
not present.
Murchison was found guilty OF
contempt when he denied ever
visiting the home of Edward
(Indian Steve) Stephan. GAS St.
Josafats Court, allegedly a num-
bers den, despite claim of police
that secret movies prove TO the
contrary.
Charles w. Jones. attorney for
both defendants, last week told
Judge O'Hara that he would i'm
mediately prepare the appeals.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Unemployment Dips

WASHINGTON. - Unemploy-
ment declined slightly to 3,245,000
in August while slowly rising
factory payrolls upped total en-
ployment TO 62.276, 900, according
to Labor and Commerce depart
ments reports last week.
Both changes-a dip of l0l,0 900
in unemployment and a sign Of
10000 in job holders were
termed seasonal and smaller than
normal.
Factory jobs rose by 100000 to
100000 last month. But the
increase was offset in part by
the usual midsummer drop in
farm employment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Wayne Tells Of
Registration

Wayne University registration
for the fall semester of thee 1854
SIS school year began on Monday
and continues through noon Sat-
urday. Glasses begin Monday,
Sept 20.
The mornings and afternoons
OF Sept 1915 have been desiE-
mated for undergraduate registra-
ton, also on the alphabetical
grouping system.
Students who are eligible Ia
register during an earlier period
but are unable 10 do so may
register any time after the last
scheduled group until $50 pm.
Monday through Friday.
Non-matriculated students viii
register alphabetically from S ..
N. on Sept is TO J pm, Sept. IL.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Craek-Down on
Youthful HoodIum

Another case OF cracking down
on Detroit's teen-age hoodlums
was shown last Thursday when
a Juvenile Court judge waived
jurisdiction so that a l6-yesr-old
youth could be tried In Recorders
Court on charges Of robbery and
kidnapping
Judge Nathan j Kaufman
waived jurisdiction on Samuel
Woodside. 9l3 Napoleon. whom
with three older youths forced
his way into car containing two
school teachers and ordered them
TO drive around before taking
SIS from them, police said.
One of the teachers repeatedly
was struck on the head with a
gun.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

MS Committee on Civil Liberties.
recommended that the Associa-
ton ask TO appear before leg
islative committees to explain
legal reasons for endorsing FEPC
legislation.
The Committee also protested
again police arrests without war
rant, proclaiming that tn c
ABUSES are most pronounced in
Wayne County where arrests
without a warrant have attain
ed somewhat the status OF GUS
tom"
II urged that all police officers
be required to make a weekly
report to the courts Of such ar
rests, and fingerprints and other
arrest records be returned TO
persons who are eventually re-
leased
Pointing out that the majority
of FEPC cases have been settled
by Cancellation, the Committee
further added that in only six
(violations) cases in eleven states
that have such legislation. only
formal hearings were required.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

1 In a joint statement released
this week by the Chicago
|NAACP branch. the Negro ten
ants declared: I'VE wish TO
make IL abundantlY clear TO
the community in which we
live. the city Of Chicago its
citizens and officials I ha I
Trumbull Park is our home. for
better or for worse"
Il is here that we will rear
fur children" the statement con-
tlnued: send them TO school,
fnd as good citizens shoulder
pur responsibilities in helping to
peter our community, city and
patton.
The forces Of bigotry, law
eSsneSs and ignorance shall not
Peter US from this resolution. -.
70 short, this rs our home. our
community, and we are here TO
F'sy-come whatever"
Irumbull Park Homes has been
nc scene of repeated bombings
fnd other violence by hoodlums
tlnce It admitted Negro families
FAST year.
The first Negro family to move
Pn'o Trumbull Park-the Donald
Piowards-movcd out of the prof.
PEI last spring.
Another Negro family. the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

Born in Louisville. Tenn. she
had been living in Detroit for
more than I'll years. some TWEEN
fY years al her last address.
6738 Scotch.
Mrs. Taylor has the distinction
Of being the first OF her race 10
be elected to an office in the
Council of Churches when she
was named secretary.
Other work in activities at ST.
Cyprian's included treasurer of
the Sunday school for about IA
years: treasurer OF the Palm Sun
day Tea committee; member OF
the Women's Auxiliary.
She was also member OF the
Knoxville College Detroit Alum
nj chapter; president OF the Tri.
angle Club; member OF the
6700-6800 Scotch Block Club. the
oldest in the city; the Detroit
United College Fund Drive.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

John j. White. co-ownel
of the Gotham hotel, and
Patrolman Leroy
Hutchinson, will appeal ia
the us. Supreme Court their
contempt of Detroit's police
graft one-man grand jury
cases.
Appeals to the highest
tribunal in the land were
opened last week when
the State Supreme Court
denied both rehearings Of
their jail sentences for
contempt of court.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
First Legal Action

PORTLAND. Ore.-Denial OF
service TO a Nigerian exchange
student at an Athens, Ore, rest
aurant has caused the first legal
action under this states year-old
civil rights law.
The Portland branch OF the
NAACP has notified the restau-
rant owner that a law suit will
be filed against him for his re-
fusal 10 serve G.. Ibom Of Nigeria
last June. Mr.. lbom has been
attending the University Of Ore
gon in Eugene.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

The Committee last Thursday
asked approval of The State Bar
at its Grand Rapids convention.
Sept. 22-24. on the FEPC bill
introduced in the 1854 Legisla-
lure by Rep. Louis c. Cram
ton tR-Lapeer).
Both major political parties
have previously endorsed a fair
employment practices code fol
the state. although it has repeat.
edly been defeated by the leg
islature.
The committee, headed by Os-
car w. Baker of Bay City, also
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

Freedom Sunday will be OBJ
served in Baptist churches on
The Sunday directly following
May ~ each year. The Courts
decision on school segregation
was issued on May ~ this year.
The delegation directed that
collections taken in Baptist
churches on Freedom Sunday be
contributed 10 the Fight for Free
dom campaign Of the National
Association for the Advancement
Of Colorcd People. Ii specified
that the monies be sent TO the
president of the National Baptist
Convention. U.S.A.. who will for
ward the total to the NAACP.
The Fight for Freedom cam
paign seeks TO abolish all racial
discrimination and segregation
from American life by Jan. /,
1868. the centennial Of the Eman.
cipation Proclamation.
The Baptist delegates took
these actions following an adj
dress by Thurgood Marshall.
NAACP special counsel who sue
cessfully argued the case for in
tegrated public schools before
the us. Supreme Court
DR.. j. II. Jackson. Chicago,
president OF the convention pre-
sided over today's sessions.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
AbsoIve DSR in Suit

The State Supreme Court last
week affirmed lower court
decision which sbSolvcd the DSR
Of S25,200 damages brought by
an EaStSide woman.
Mrs. Tessa Butler. 5l3l Brush.
had sought the damages because
Of injuries received when she
was knocked off Griswold
loading station and run over by
bus.
The lower court ruled that she
failed 10 prove freedom from
contributory negligence.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

A 36-year-old father was
placed on two years probation
last week by Recorders Judge
George Murphy who found him
guilty Of cruelty to children.
Alvin Woods. SO. was found
guilty OF beating his step-son.
Carl Thomas, 5, on June 10. with
the cord Of an electric iron. lie
also was assessed 500 court
costs.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Georgia Seen Picking
Another Talmadge

ATLANTA, Ga. (CNS) Its a
ffay day in Georgia for the lib
fral forces for an avowed school
egregation champion has been
fiected to succeed Governor Her
7nan Talmadge.
Lieut.. Governor Marvin Griffin,
ne winner, frankly endorsed
almadge's plan to abolish public
fenools il necessary TO preserve
+egregation. Griffin won over
\ ght others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

Survivors include her husband.
Ross l.; one son. Ross E.. High
land Park il. College student;
one daughter, Billie Jean, who
returned from starting graduate
assistantship in Chemistry at
Iowa State College; one sister,
Mrs. Vinie G. Warren; two broth
'ers, Wallace J. and George c.
Cox.
lnterment at Memorial Gar
oens
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Baptist Convention to
Spur Freedom Sunday

ST. LOUIS Mo.-The National Baptist Convention. L SA
in annual session in Kiel auditorium here voted today
contribution of $1,000 to the NAACP Freedom Campaign and
to establish annual Freedom Sunday Baptist churches
throughout America in honor the Supreme Court decision
OutlaWing segregated public schools
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
MRS. Annie L. Taylor, Civic
f. Church Worker, Passes

Mrs. Annie l.. Taylor prominent Westside and
active worker in civic community and religious affairs.
passed away Monday night about p at Womens
Hospital Last rites will be held Thursday afternoon at
ST. Cyprian Church with Father Malcolm Dade oficata-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
TrumbuII Tenants to
Stay Despite Violence

CHICAGO, I.-Twenty Negro families residing IN lIum'
bu Park Homes here have announced their intention OF re-
ainng the federayowned housing project in spite OF
constant acts of aMless violence against them
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18
Stote Bar Unit Agoin
Urges Support to FEPC Bill

LANSING SPECIAL-Support for law creating fair en-
poyment practices commission EPC again recommended this
wear by the State Mhigan Committee Civil Liberties
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-18

Johnsons, recently moved out
because Mrs. Johnson's poor
health worsened by the Trum-
bull Park atmosphere of terror.
The moving of the johnson
family prompted the statement
bv the other Negro tenants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
4-FAMILY BRICK
NEARLY NEW

4~4A4 u I " y
Well-located, 4-fam. brick bldg Fully
occupied at moderate rent. Tenants
tnTn ga 900 with Ice Ist tru't
Nj Coleman. Ma. s-4g72 or OV.
THOMAS H. RYoN -I3
1O-Unit Apartment, NV.
Det. brick. story near Georgia ave.
low rentals. Priced at S35. 900 for
immed. sale with terms. CALL NE.
$4,000. GIVES. Mr.. WEISS. HE.
4-5S22)
Leo NJ. Bernstein & Co.
1415 X ct. NV NE. $500
(conttnnsd On Next PaSo.I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
INVESTMENT PROP. FOR SALE

BUSINESS PROPERTY in central
Washington: long leases, on first
floor: corner property: good return
Of ROBERT L. McKEEVER CO.. Ma.
S-475O or ia. $4,000, Ext. 143.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
"THE YEARLING"
IN CYRANDALL VALLEY

Fairfax County-Attractive
Cape Cod with nicely propor-
toned rms. Features good
sized liv. rm. with firepl..
bedrmS.. tile bath. generous
closets, expandable attic with
heat and plumbing for End
bath roughed in; full. daylight
bsmt. with toilet; garage and
breeZeway. Situated on ] acre
in q well-planned community
of desirable homes with spring.
fed lake for fishing and swim
ming. An excellent buy at
$4,000. Gl contract accepted.
Open daily II to 6. Directions:
Arl. blvd. (Route 500 to Fair
fax Circle, bear right on circle
and 60 east on Route I'll for
1000 IT,, then left on Blake
lane (route 1851 n mi. to
Cyrandall Valley I'd, turn left
to first house on left. or call
Mrs. Platten, Dunkirk- 6-S433.
FRANCES POWELL HILL
1908 Goth st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12

FOR SALE by builder; new 12-unit
apt. buildings. or will trade for vac
ant around. Will deal with princi-
pals only. Box 361-M. Star. 13S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
ATTENTION

SMALL INVESTORS
Two-family apt. units. Semidet. bldgS.
Colored tenants pay all utilities: ne.
section; excel income; 81. 500 down
DORFMAN d CO.. NE. S-10s0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
LYON VILLAGE

Prewar home. only o min
ute's walk to Clarendon, bus
at door. 4 minutes to D. c.
3-bedroom bungalow. in nice
condition. Shaded front scr.
porch: living room with flre-
place: separate dining room
basement, equipped kitchen. de
tached garage. Neat. we'll
Shrubbed lot. Only SIS. 500,
will try CT. shown by phoning
LA G-QnQn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
HOUSES FoR sALs-vA.
FArRFAx

Guaranteed for Life!
Practically new. stone mansion, on
"a acre; roorny throughout, with 3
porch. sunken patio, massive Gus
tom" construction in rambler style;
additional land available. Shown by
appointment.
Arlington Realty Co.
2212 Wilson Blvd. IA. 10000 Till 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
$3.50 DOWN-GI

GARDEN PARTY
Enjoy the outdoors indoors. Revel in
the high-ceilinged modern living rm.
Sleep cool in one of 3 delightful
bedrms. You'll even like cooking in
this ultramodern kitchen. Carport
shades your car and you. Storage
room for everything. S14,950. Swim
ming this summer. $40 extra.
MANNAS REALTY co.
211o Wilson Blvd. IA. e-27s3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
Colonial Terrace
Columbia Pines
NORTHERN VIRGINIA'S FINEST
HOME COMMUNITY

NORTHERN vIRGINIA'S FINEST
HOME COMMUNITY
Exciting new plan our better built.
better designed. 3-bedroom ranch
type rambler LARGE living room
with fireplace and picture windows
separate dining room. fully equipped
kitchen with dining area, facing q
picture-win6ow setting Full English
daylight basement. Situated on larse,
wooded lots Priced from Sl6.9 $50
with sxcellent financing and low
monthly payments.
OPEN NOON TIL DARK
Directions: Out Columbia pike from
14th st Bridge past Baileys Cross
roads ga miles to entrance Of
our Model Home"
Larchmont Realty, Inc.
1913 west Broad 81.
Pals Church. We. u. $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
YOU BEL ONG no ME-

OPEN SUNDAY. 1 TIL 8
lot. made Of stone and brick with
3 nice bedrms. I'm q rambler with 9
lovely kitchen. disposal, auto. wash.
exhaust fan. Believe me- only ST.
$50. Can have me for So. 500 down
No; laS S;,. DE- out Columbia pike
miles to Gallows rd.. turn right tc
open house. Call XII. $4,000.
v. L. MARCUM, REALTORS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
VIENNA, VA.
BY OWNER
$3.50 DOWN

II not a Gil. 3-bedroom ranchel
nestled in grove of huge oak trees
22-ft. liv. rm. with dining area, Pull.
man type kit fully equipped. Cement
driveway, brick patio and dowel
walls. Outside brick fireplace anC
TEis /: rear sSoH HD Sla Tor nC oniy
$3.50, and approx. sol monthly
40 CT loan. Annandale area.
Southern Realty Co., Inc.
JE. 4-2100. Exclusive Agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
Lake Bancroft ESTATE;

Live IN modern bEiSE ;,i home O.s 9 miles Willss
Sand ID BEACHES s sr and iafe for swimmins,
large closets plus linen closets. Mod.
Inv: nm: din; rms, u-kit; with birch
Estate cleo. range, 2 baths t3rd
roughed I'M. Screened porch. large
bsmt.. divided for rec. and maids
rms, fireplaces. attached garage,
auto washer and dryer; Sal 800. FL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12

UNITS
An excellent southeast rental neigh.
borhood large 4es 1st trust avail
able Call EN- 3-5049.
Kinks REALTY CO. REALTORS
no. 2-617S Ia
lst, End. 3rd TRUST LOANS covering
D. c., nearby Nd and Va. Proper.
ties. Financial relief for all pur.
poses. including repairs. remodeling,
addition or improvements.
APEX REALTY CO.
Gil N. Y. Ave. NV. ST. 3-1612
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
VIENNA
MCLEAN AREA

New. 2-bedrm. brick house. with fu
lge. lot; $17,500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-06-12
REALLY RELAX

In q new home of your own.
have peace of mind that your
hard-earned dollars are going
into your own pocket. and not
the landlords. Here is an an
tidue brick rambler. in heart
of Falls Church, lovely living
room, picture window, fire.
place and pane1ed wall. Indi-
vidual dining room with pine
paneled wall. magnificent kit
chen includes attractive knotty
pine cabinets, red upholstered
breakfast nook. disposal, range
and refgr.: 3 bright roomy
bedrooms, colorful tiled bath:
basement is out-of-ground
with picture window and all
set for rec. rn.: laundry room
and ~ bath, complete base
ment. Approximately S4.950
cash required. total price.
S1S.950. Most competitive
from any point Of view. Please
phone ia. 10000 to inspect.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-03-20

legislation as well as legisla-
ton to stamp out subversive
activities.
He has assumed an important
status on the New York po-
litical scene in recent years and
in 1852 was selected to give the
welcoming speech for Presidents
Harry S. Truman on a New
York visit.
In 1858, he was elected to
the important position OF Pres
ident Of the Borough of Man
haitian, the richest community
in the world.
He is married to the former
Almira Wilkinson, is a member
4 Of st. Thomas The Apostle Ro-
1aaasa catholic Church and is
/ President of st. Thomas The
Apostle Holy Name Society. He
is President of the Alpha Delta
Chapter of the Phi Betea Sig
ma National Fraternity, and
Past Treasurer of the Triad
League of New York UNIVERSE
ty.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-03-20
Capacity Crowd Enjoys
Shaw House Annual

State commissioner of cor
rection, Reuben l. Lurie told
the Robert Gould Shaw House
Founders Day audience last
Tuesday night that he comes
from long line of Rabbis so
he would take a text for his
address.
Speaking before a capacity
dinner assembly Lurie chose
Genesis 23:1 "And Sarah was
a hundred and seven and
twenty years old: these were
the years of the life of Sarah"
some excerpts from Edna st.
Vincent Millay's poem, Re
Nuisance, and the letter that
famous Charles Lamb wrote
to his friend, Samuel Taylor,
when his sister had killed their
mother in an insane rage. He
mentioned Laura Bridgeham
who was the first deaf, dumb
and blind person to be treated
at Perkins Intitute which was
founded by DR.. Howe. The
Commissioner congratulated
the Robert Gould Shaw House
on its 18th year of existence
mentioning that it was the
same number of years old as
historic Ford Hall Forum. He
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-03-20

referred with eloquence to the
poem by Emma Lazarus on the
Statue of Liberty, Give Me
Your Tired, Your Poor" This"
Lurie claimed, lis just what
a Settlement House does. Gives
comfort to those in distress"
Darnley Leon Corbin direct
ed the Shaw House chorus in
Let Us Break Bread Together"
"HalIelujah King Jesus" and
the Battle Hymn of the Re-
public" Joenelle Bryant, &C
companiSt.
James Dawson for the Fs.-
theirs Club of Shaw House
presented a check ($1O000) to
its President, Howard Kellett,
for special work.
In bringing his message for
Founders Day, DR.. James Lee.
dentist, of Waterbury, Conn,
BoStonian of years back, said,
SHAW House has meant the
same to me as it did to many
who entered its gates before
me, and to the many who have
and will follow. It has meant
abundance in the midst of po-
verify. It has meant happy and
Continued On Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-03-20
TRASH BUMPERS
BROUGHT TO COURT

The organization of Civic
minded people affiliated with
the South End planning Coun-
Gil and South End Neighbour
hood Rehabilitation and Con-
servation Association is work.
ing towards cleaner alleys and
yards. They are helped by Of
f1cer Patrick Gilmore and Con-
stable Harry Roberts who sum
moned to court seventeen cul-
pritS, caught dropping rub
bish in the South End alleys
and side streets.
Joseph Hozid, director of
Community Organizations. will
speak at the next meeting.
Lodgers, tenants and owners
in the area bound by West
Newton ST., fremont st Cam
den st and the railroad tracks
are invited to the meetings,
every second Tuesday of each
month 8 p. m, at l Claremont
PIX, Boston.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-03-20
SERVICE men, POLICE ATTEND
GOLD STAR MOTHERS RITES

Mrs. Mabel Smith Stokes.
first w. Medtord Community
Gold Star Mother of World
War II, and beloved wife of
Bay State barber, William E.
Stokes of 1874 Jerome Street,
this city, passed away March
9Th last week, Monday, after
a lingering illness. Born in
Cambridge, she was So years
old. Medford Police Depart
ment. led by Captain Thomas
J. KirWin and other members
of the force, including Med
ford'S first colored policeman
and son of the deceased, Pat
rolman Edgar Smith. were in
attendance at the funeral ser
vices, March II, Thursday. af-
ternoon, at Shiloh Baptist
Church, Pastor Oscar G. Phil
lips officiating. Also present
was her son, Captain Russell
c Stokes, recently returned
home from Germany and now
Assistant Professor of Military
Science and Tactics at Cen
trail College, Wilberforce, Ohio.
Both sons are veterans of the
last war. The obituary was