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Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
Memory
Lane

Would you mind strOlling down
Memory Lane with us while we
reIive the social and other events
five years ago:
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Turnage OF
New York City are in the city
visiting their sister, Mrs. James
Bruce of Tie South Seventh Ave
nue..
Mr.. Manuel Cherry of Los An
geles, a guest of the Charles Pat
tersons, spent few days in the
city. Mr.. Cherry, master plumber,
is contemplating locating here.
Mrs. Alma Stevenson, 314 West
Cocopah, hosts Top Hatters to dis
cuss plans for raising funds to
continue their charity project.
Boys Club annual back-to-school
picnic sponsored by Valley of the
Sun Kiwanis Club held at Heard
Scout Pueblo in South Mountain
Park.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23

Enters PIeo

H. w. Ragsdale, of Ragsdale
Mortuary, and Virgil J. Berry
pleaded guilty to making a false
application for funeral expenses
to a federal agency.
Sentence is to be imposed Mon
day.
Their plea was to the first count
of two-count indictment voted
by federal grand jury last
February.
. It was charged that in August
1858 they claimed from U. S. De-
partment of Health, Education, and
Welfare, the sum of 1925 as rep
resenting the funeral expenses OF
Johnnie Walker, deceased. The in
dictment charged that the actual
expenses were less than S1OO
which they confessed in their plea
Wednesday.
The second count, almost iden-
tical, was dismissed.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. Oliver Bledsoe is entering
the hospital today for medical
treatment We hope for him a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Callie Patton entered the
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
Little Sirufhu Parker
Enters Baby Contest

Little Sirutha Lou Parker, Z
1nonth-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Parker, 1734 West
Apache is asking everyone to buy
vote toward helping her to win
The baby contest given Oct. 2 at
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. An
entertainment in her behalf will
be given Thursday night, Sept. %,
at the home of Mrs. Mable Lee.
Pratt, 1716 West Mohave. All in
Vited to attend
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
Local Legislators Attend
Welfare Convention

Legislators Carl Sims and Sidney
Kartus left Tuesday to attend a
four-day area welfare conference
being held in Sacramento, Calf.
The two were selected by the
Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives to represent Arizona.
Representative Sims is vice
chairman of the public welfare
committee. Mr. Cartus is also a
member.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
Card Of Thanks

The family of the late Scott
Davis wishes to express apprecia-
ton to their neighbors and friends
for kindness and sympathy during
their recent ibereavement-es espe-
cially to Mrs. Lauretta Wright of
Tanner Chapel for beautiful
flOrals; Elder M. Thompson of
CME Church; Rev. Hutchins, and
Bishop md Mrs. Smith of the
Church of God; Evangelist Thomas,
of Tanner Chapel, in the absence
of Rev. Hayes, the pastor, for
their spiritual help during our
loved ones long illness.
And our sincere thanks to Mr..
and Mrs. Webber, of Eastlake
Mortuary for their counsel and
guidance that can never be su-
passed.
Gloria Davis, wife
Cora Hardiman,
Willie K. Fields, and
Verneda Gilmore, sisters, and
Bishop Burt, brother.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
Jottings On Your
SOCIAL and CLUB AFFAIRS
Coll your into the office before
Wednesday S PM = Phone Al 3-3o82
MAKES FIRST VISIT HOME

After two years and five months
here, for health's sake, Miss Ber-
nice Holland, of 1925 East Monroe
Street, left Wednesday for a first
visit back to her home since she
came here over two years ago
from Washington, DC.
With health improved, Miss Hol-
land, who has been employed at
the County Hospital about a year,
will take three week vacation.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
Read This Carefully =
You Muy Have Some
Social Security Benefits

| A considerable number of wild
DwS, young children, and aged par
ents of working people who died
between June, 1910, and Septem-
ber, 1850, have failed to claim the
monthly benefits payable to them
under a 1854 change in the social
security law, announced Harold D.
Smith, manager of the Phoenix So
cial security office. Those who do
not apply for their benefits before
October 1, he pointed out, will not
be able to receive beenfitS for all
tn months back to September, 1854,
the effective date Of the new pro-
vision in the law.
Under this provision, it is now
possible to pay monthly social Sc
curity benefits to the qualified sur
Vivors of workers who died be-
tween June, 1910, and September,
1850, if the deceased wage Garner
had credit for as little as a year
and a half of work under social
security. The families of many of
these workers applied for benefits
at the time Of the family bread
winners death, Mr.. Smith said, but
were told that they could not re-
lon1Un
law, as it then stood, the worker
had not earned enough social Sc
furity credit to provide survivors
benefits for his family.
Announcements of the change
In the law were made in all news
papers, in pamphlets, and on radio
and television," Mr.. Smith said, "a
great many persons in this area
nave applied for these benefits
since September 1, 1854"
/ Where a claim for social secur-
Pity benefits is filed within 12
months of the time beneficiary is
flrst eligible his payments can be
made to him retroactively for the
Whole period, Mr. Smith pointed
put. But if claim is DELAYED for
more than II months, benefits for
some months will be lost. He there
fore urged the, survivors of work
ers who died between, June. 194c
and September, 1850, to get in
touch with their nearest social se-
curity offices before October
1855. Qualified claimants who an
ply before that date can be maid
benefits back to September, 1854
Monthly benefits under this pro.
VISION may be paid to the aged
widows of such workers who at the
Time OF death had worked on Jobs
under social security for at least g
year and a half-to surviving chill.
dren under 18 years of age. an6
to their mothers. Where no widow
or children survived the worker
payments can be made to his aged
parents if he was providing theil
support.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
SOCIAL

By JANE WASHINGTON

Saturday, September "a
Williams AFB South Mountain
Picnic. Bus at 2:30 Informal dane
ing 8-11. Central Methodist Church
serving, 8-11.
Sunday, September 25
Coffee Hour, 1912. Card Reading
with Margaret Boe, 6-8. Most Holy
Trinity Sodality serving refresh
ments, 7:30 to 10.
Monday, September &c
All Hostess Meeting, 800 pm.
Tuesday, September 27
Tumbling Tumbleweed - SEMI
formal dance at Williams AFB. Bus
at 7. Units l, II, III. Elks Mite at
USO. Bingo and refreshments.
Wednesday, September 28
Square Dance, $40. TV Fight
Night.
Thursday, September 20
Ping Pong at USO. Council of
Jewish Women serving, 7:30 to 10.
Friday, September 80
Dance at Luke AFB. Bus at 7.
Game Mite at USO-Unit w.
SERVICES
Information, Checking, Sna ack
Bar Counseling, Telephones, Iron
and Board, Shave, Shoe Shine,
Sewing equipment, Pens, Station
cry, Guitar, Photograph, Radio,
Ping Pong and Television.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23

Q. How can 1 exercise to help
reduce the Overly-fleshy calves of
my legs?
A. Sit on floor, weight of body
supported by the hands on the
floor behind the hips Pull knees
up to chest and then slide right
leg down on floor with thud. Re-
peat at least 30 to so times with
each leg.
Arizona sun., 1955-09-23
ROSETTES

The RoSetteS met Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Beverly Calhoun on
West Sonora. The meeting was
opened by Mrs. Jessie Toler act
ing chaplain by prayer and car
ried on by Mrs. Muriel Woods,
acting president, in the absence Of
Mrs. Addie Fryer. Old and new
business was discussed and the by
laws were read for. the benefit of
all members. Meeting adjourned
and Mrs. Woods and Mrs. M. Hart
were given birthday gifts by the
club members. The hostess served a
delicious tuna salad, orange choco-
late cake, ice cream and punch.
The club will meet. next at the
home of Mrs. Woods on Sept. 25
at 6 p. m. All members are urged
to be present.
LOYAL BUDDIES
The Loyal Buddies met Sunday
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will
liam Cobbs where they discussed
sponsoring Miss Betty Johnson in
the Desert Mashie Golf Club
Beauty Contest. Further plans for
the Big Broadcast were also dis
cussed. Meeting adjourned and
steaks were served. Music and
dancing were the diversions Next
meeting will be at the home of
Mrs. Martha johnson.
MERRY MIXERS
The Merry Mixers met Wednes-
day night with Mrs. Rachel London
with the president, Mrs. Arvella
Bledsoe presiding Final plans
were completed for their annual
entertainment. After business
meeting delicious crab salad plate
was served. Mrs. Lennie Williams
was welcomed back. She was called
out of town to attend the funeral
of a relative.
DEBONAnRS
The Debonairs met this week at
the home of the president, Mrs.
Lillian Clark, 1889 East Monroe
Street, to make preparations for
their might OF fun" Saturday at
the home of Mrs. Reynolds, 173O
E. Jefferson. Mrs. Clark served
a delicious Spanish dish. Next meet
ing will be held at the home of
Mrs. Adella Galbreath, 1926 E.
Adams Street.
DESERT MASHIE GOLF CLUB
Members of Desert Mashie Golf
are advised that meetings will
be held on Thursday night instead
of Fridays. The clubs tourney
will begin October 10, also the
free golf lessons will continue for
new members. The bathing beauty
contest is in full swing. You are
not too late to enter your con-
testant. See Harry Session or Ben
Washington or register at the Elk's
Club.
PERSONAL MENTION
Mr.. Oliver Bledsoe is entering
the hospital today for medical
treatment. We hope for him a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Callie Patton entered the
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-29
QnAnd Around Roanoke)

knowing that the former Miss
Sophia l.. Hamlin, formerly
of 101 18th ST., S.W. and now
a resident of Brooklyn, NY,
was given in marriage to Mr..
William b. Swain of that city,
September "a. The ceremony
was performed at the brides
apartment with her pastor,
the Reverend Paul Jones con-
Quoting the nuptial ceremony.
Mrs. Swain, the bride, was
given in marriage, by her
brother, G. R. Perkins, of Bal
timore, Md. A lovely recep-
tion was given for the couple
at 721 Jefferson Avenue. Her
guest list Enumerated more
than three hundred friends
present.
Mrs. Swain, WHO has been
in government employment
for more than ten years, is
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-29

He also recalls when there
were no colored people on
Henry (First) Street, and
when High Street Church
was purchased from the Luz
therans (white), and how all
behind the church there was
nothing but tall tombstones.
Mr.. Reamey was a slave,
and it is interesting to hear
him tell about how he worked
hard, morning, evenings, and
nights-to earn enough mon
ey to have a white lady buy
him a piano. Her name was
Miss Julia McKlelland Ream-
ey. She became interested in
him, and taught him piano
lessons at night, after she had
pulled all the shades down,
so that none of her white
friends would know that she
was doing it. Too, she sold
pianos, and when the sales
man came to see her one even
ing, she told him to look out
for a good used piano for her
own use. He found her a
"Chickering" for $4,000. She
had to purchase it for Mr..
Reamey, who, at the age of
80 years, has a more admir-
able technique in his finger
ing and general piano play
ing than most of us moderns.
To hear him play, as he still
does with admirable agility,
is positive refutation of the
theory that the Negro is in
ferior in his ability to learn.
If one can be taught to play
the piano in his teens, and can
still remember some of the
tunes at ninety, it seems to
me that it spells hope for us
as a race. All we need do is ap-
ply ourselves.
Happy to have met you, Mr..
Reamey! To many of us you
will serve as a beacon in a
sometimes dark world.
Next week, I'll bring you
another interesting "oldster''
of Roanoke. Until then, as
the commentator would say,
"Be kind to each other" Bye
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Continued from page 2

Mrs. S. w. Hyiton, of Ruth
erford Ave-, NV, has left
the city for about a months
stay in Texas, visiting with
her son and daughter-in-law.
Although we reported her ill
ness last week, we are de-
lighted to know that she is
well enough this week to make
the trip. Texas sun (Which
is, according to all Texans
concept of all things Texan,
shines better and brighter and
bigger than anywhere else in
the wide, wide world) should
do much to improve the health
OF Mrs. Hylton( Smile i.
You Texans of Roanoke).
You will be interested in
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-29

things about our city. When
he came here, more than Cd
years ago, this proud, as well
as progressive, city was one
street wide; that being JEFF
ferson Street. Of course, he
wa | k e d here from Henry
County, (Martinsville, to be
specific) which was rated to
be just &C miles away. Early
recollection of Big Lick, as it
was then called. brings to his
mind the picturesque lamp
lighter, who climbed a ladder
every evening and lit the oil
lamps which were stationed
on posts along main street
(Jefferson). He talks of such
things as Big Lick Run, and
Pipes Spring, and the little
grist mill which stood at the
foot. of Mill Mountain, for
which the mountain was
named. He reminisces on how
the miller had no power with
which to turn the mill. He
would just release water
from the spring in the noun
tain, and the mill wheel would
turn. Mr.. Reamey recalls the
creek which ran down Camp
bell Avenue, and how the riv-
er was the end of Jefferson
Street. He helped to cut the
road to the top Of Mill Noun
tain. He recalls the name of
Roanoke's first mayor, a Mr..
Williams. There were no
places of amusement in those
days; no theatre; no dance
halls-only the Show Ground,
which was where the Noun
tain Trust Bank now stands.
Not house stood over there
only the river.
AS is expected, Mr.. Reamey,
in his recollections of old Roa-
noke, speaks with affection of
the old days, when every
thing was Gin the square" on
Jefferson. He was here be-
fore First Baptist Church
came from Big Lick. The old
est church in the city (Negro)
according to Mr.. Reamey, is
Mt. Zion African Church, at
the corner of Rutherford and
GainsbOrO. -
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Buchanan News
by B. l.. Logan

The m e m b rs of the
Countrywide League met at
the First Baptist Church last
Sunday at 3 pm. with Mrs.
Ruby Johnson presiding.
A fine representative group
was present which included
members from the following
places, namely, Eagle Rock,
Lapsley Run, Fincastle, Clo-
verdale, Buchanan, and Indian
Rock.
Many problems were dis
cussed for the benefit of the
patrons, teachers and child
rem of the county.
Mrs, Hilda Otey is secre-
tary of the Countrywide
League.
The Lovely Valley Singers,
of Worth, Va, rendered a
very enjoyable program at
the Ebnezer M e t h O d i s t
Church last Sunday at z pm.
A large crowd of people wit
messed this program and a
very liberal offering was
realized.
Rev. O. w. Nowlin spoke
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-29

active in her church. She is
the leader of the Gospel Choir
us and a teacher in the junior
church.
Mr.. Swain, the groom, of
New York City, is in bust
ness for himself.
Out of town guests attend
ing were Mrs. Grace Minor,
sister of the bride, of Roa-
noke, Va; Mrs. Grace Pace,
Louisville, KY; Mrs. Gene
We've Flemming, Cleveland,
Ohio; Robert Jones, of Rich
mond, Va; Mrs. Evelyn Fos-
ter, Leakesville, NC; Mr.. and
Mrs. John Brown, Stanford,
Conn.,; and David White, of
Baltimore, Md.
To a native daughtr of the
Star City, who, in the lang
uage of an admirer in New
York, is a girl who is always
full of smiles, may the smiles
remain a constant thing in her
new life. We are happy for
both she and her husband.
Mrs. Grace Minor, of Ala
18th ST., NV, will be Journey
ing to Johns Hopkins Hospi-
tai this weekend. She is sche-
duled to have an operation
there soon. Our earnest prey
ers go with her. In talking
to her last week, we were hap
py to see that she has an un-
shaken and abiding faith in
God, which seems to give her
face an added glow. With such
a faith, she has nothing to
fear.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Minor, Charles MINI
or, Jr., left two weeks ago
to enter the Navy. We are
pretty sure that he will make
good sailor. Hurry back,
Charles.
And now for the stint with
the Horse and Buggy Days of
Roanoke-This week I talked
to Mr.. Lewis Reamey of 200
block Rutherford Ave-, NV.
Mr.. Reamey, who is 80 years
old, recalls many interesting
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-29
quo. MOSES HAVE
SOCIAL, - g ~

A chitterling supper and
social entertainment will be
held Thursday, November 8,
1865 500 pm. Sponsored by
Roanoke Star Lodge No. 346
Grand United Order of Moses
American Legion Hall 2111b
Park Street, NV. N. A. Mel
vim, R.W.L. and Mrs. S. G..
Hancock, R.W. Secy.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-29

very complimentary on one
of the songs sung by the
group, Lord, Guide My
Mind" Everyone present. en-
joyed this timely number.
Mrs. Mabel Patrick Jack
son was sponsor of the pro-
gram and Mrs. Florence
Robinson, mistress of cere-
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-29
monies.

Rev. M. A. Turpin delivered
the message. October %, at
IL am. His subject was
Love" His message was
forceful and impressive.
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CONTINUED ON page A.
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You will be interested in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13
War on Hot Rods off
To Fast Stort in N. w.

was given by Capt. Hammanr
early yesterday. He acted after
Mrs. Besse w. Hayden, mother
|of a teen-ager charged with
stabbing another boy. pleaded
Monday night with the Arkansas
Avenue Community Association
to take immediate action on the
menace Of juvenile delinquency
In the Briehtwood neighborhood
Mrs. Hayden. who lives at 1870
Emerson street NV, charged
that gangs were terrorizing teen
ayers In that area.
IF gangs are here, the. crack
down Is our way Of breaking
them up." Capt. Hammann said
To his knowledge. however. there
is none.
Police and school officials agree
that at least several out-of school
boys In the sixth precinct area
have caused trouble recently
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13

washington's sixth police pre-
einct yesterday acted swiftly in
backing up a threat to crack
down on '.hot-rod hoodlums" who
hang around schools and street
corners where they don't belong.
A 16-year-old, who police said
has been in trouble before with
police authorities. was given q
ticket for speeding in front Of
Calvin Coolidge High School
yesterday afternoon.
His getting the ticket requires
that he appear before the Youth
Aid Division" Sixth Precinct
Capt. Reid L. Hammann said,
"and It definitely was issued in
connection with our breakdown
on trouble-making youths in our
area.
All sixth precinct officers are
on Q 24-hour lookout for such
youths. Capt. Hammann said.
The notice Of the breakdown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13
Spanish Envoy Speaks
AT Columbus Day Rites

with feelings akin to those o.
the man he eulogized, Spanish
Ambassador Don jose Maria d
lAreilza yesterday discovered al
American institution - wreath
|laying-at commemoration cere.
monies for Christopher Column.
bus.
Making his FIRST public appear
Iance at such an affair since being
Appointed to his post here Last
| October. senior de Areilzs
acquitted himself ably at thu
base of the explorers statue II
Union Station Plaza.
With an honor guard Of 81
Fourth Degree knights Of Co.
|Iurnbus, the diplomat delivered
without benefit Of script q 10.
minute speech prepared pre-.
|viously.
Hour Of Achievement
Standing under skies as benign
as those Of the Caribbean, he
characterized Columbus diScov-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13
Center
Adds Art Courses

The Workshop Center Of the
Arts has added new l0-week
courses beginning next week.
The classes viii include max
ling Christmas cards and mobiles.
block and silk screen painting,
history, criticism and apprecia-
| ton of the arts, jewelry making,
ceramics, enameling on metals.
creative writing, readings In poe
TRY, readings in drama and an
luninstructed drawing group.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13

Most Of them, police said. have
Juvenile records.
Under Capt. Hainmann's order
every person found In the car Of
a hot-rodder who can't give .
good reason for being in the Vi.
lcinity Of a school win be subject
Ito arrest along with the driver
Paul Junior High School Prin-
Icipal Thomas Ferry described
trouble-makers in his area al
"irresponsible-a small. unde-
|sirable element Of out-of school
people"
Pvt. II. j. Schade. sixth pre-
|cinct school boy patrol co-ordi-
|nator. agreed that this type Of
|teen-ager would ut1hesitatingly
attack adults who looked cross
eyed at them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13

cry of the Western Hemisphere
463 years ago as "the initial houi
|of a tremendous achievement
Ambassador de Areilza said hi
felt the day commemorated The
birth Of a new world, undel
Spanish sponsorship. in which
men were all equal before God.
Two hours earlier. q wreath
was placed at the foot of the
statue and fountain by Roma
Lodge No. II. Order Of the Sons
OF Italy, reminding all that Co
lumbus was Of Italian birth.
Luke e. Hart. knights OF Co.
lumbus Supreme Knight. also
placed q wreath at the statue
The invocation was delivered by
the Rev. Nicholas DeCarlo, K.
of c. chaplain. Music was pro-
vided by the Metropolitan Police
Band.
Uruguay Envoy Speaks
Ambassador Jose A. Mora Of
Uruguay. chairman Of the Coun-
Gil Of the Organization Of Amer
lean States on Columbus Day,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13

spoke ct the Pan American
Union.
Following his talk citations
were given by the committee to
i've men. They are:
DR.. Milton s. Eisenhower,
president Of Pennsylvania State
University: Mai. John B. Hynes
|of Boston: Samuel Eliot Mori-
son, noted historian Of Columbus
and his times; Roy w. Howard.
publisher Of Scripps- Howard
newspapers. and the Right Rev.
Luigi Ligutti. executive director
of the National Catholic Rural
Life Conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13
Dr.. Huroroves to Talk

DR.. Carney Hargroves, pastor
of the Second Baptist Church Of
Philadelphia and former pres
ident of the American Baptist
Convention. will speak at q ban
|quet Of the men Of the Chevy
Chase Baptist Church at $50
pm. tomorrow In the church.
|567l Western avene NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-10-13
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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