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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-12

Ray M. Gidney.
Although total deposits were
of moderately from their all
time peak Of last December 81,
time deposits of individuals,
partnerships and corporations
advanced to 1929. 767. 900 from
$288. 975.000 on December 81
and also were well ahead of
$288, $50, 900 for the spring call
of April 10, 1856.
Demand deposits of individu-
ais, partnerships and corpora
tons also advanced to 1885,
ISL 900 on March IA from $780,
$4,000 on December 81 and
1924, 754,000 on April 10 last
year.
In contrast, deposits of the
Federal Government and postal
savings dropped to $34.351, 900
from SAT. 1904, 900 on December 81
and $46.124.00O a year earlier.
Deposits of banks declined to
$50. 100000 from 500, 974. 900 on
December 81 and $91, 627, 900 in
April. 1856. Other deposits also
dipped to SOS, 1904. 900 from $44,-
500, 900 in December, but were
ahead Of $17.841, 900 in April,
1856.
Substantial Rise Follows
Boost In Interest Rates
The increase in time deposits
especially will attract attention
in view Of the fact that virtually
all area banks advanced interest
rates on Savings or time deposits
to 3 per cent last January.
AS previously reported, total
deposits declined to $l.379, O07,-
900 on March IA from $1,4O8,-
1888. 900 on December 81, but re-
manned slightly ahead of ST.
1853. 058,000 year earlier.
The ratios of time and demand
deposits Of individuals and firms
to total deposits are shown by
these spring bank calls for re-
cent years, rounded to thousands
of dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-12
Treasury Cash Redemption
Larger Than Expected


The Treasury announced pre-
liminary figures show that about
81. 988. 900, 900 Of the notes ma
turing May Is have been ex-
changed for new ga per cent
certificates and 3ss per cent
notes.
This leaves about 81, 1857, 000. 600
for cash redemption, somewhat
larger than expected.
About $2.341 100000 of the
maturing notes were exchanged
for the certificates maturing
April Is. 1858, and only around
$647 million for the new notes
maturing February IS. 1862.
Women Bank Officers
Plan Spring Meeting
The sixteenth annual spring
meeting Of the Capital Group of
the National Association of Bank
Women, will be held next Satur-
day at Congressional Country
Club.
Warren r. Forster, president of
Munsey Trust Co., will address
the women bank officers. Many
senior officers Of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-12
Deposits of individuals
And Firms Show Coins
BY DONALD B. HADLEY

Declines in Federal Government accounts and deposits
other banks tended to obscure the fact that
demand deposits OF individuals partnerships corporations
increased in banks here during the first 1857
This was disclosed yesterday in Washington bank
Tor the March "A condition call from Controller
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-05-12

banks will be among the rs mem
beers and guests.
Mrs. Vera Rhine, assistant
vice president Of Union Trust Co.,
will preside as chairman Of the
group.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
DR.. A. L. James Gives
Over Three Decades Of
Successful leadership
BY F. e. Alexander

week. City Editor, Mrs. Florence FieldS-WOod
began series articles concerning persons Roanoke
religious development of proud city, Having begun
with the minister's Rev William Gilbert being the eldest
in the city, both from point of service and Dr. A L.
James in order of seniority Having known
Dr. James practically since he has been in Roanoke
Mrs Wood prefers that write this weeks story.
When considers the magnitude of influence and
the rees and consistent service rendered period of
38 years by of Dr. James stature the mpossbiy
of doing justice to such life in article must
be admitted However, shall attempt reacquain
with few of his affiliations both national and local.
AS national character he has served as president of
the great Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Convention and
President Hampton Ministers Conference when it
at it's peak. The American Pulpit Series published by the
Abingdon CokeSbury Press DIR. James
notable minister and included him group of eight min
XII
DR.. James of the early speakers to
the wings Over Jordan program( December H. 1889.
AT that time Dr. Settles Wings Over Jordan
of the most popular programs the using guest
speakers only the outstanding people of the nation
1t not generally known that during the darkest days
of Virginia Seminary and Colleges financial crisis, Dr.
James saved the school, Few of the people, who
trustees of the school at that time better Informed
of the situation than this your writer Some of the high
churchmen of Virginia Baptist State Convention say
ng the Seminary has served its day. the debt is
mountabe and only out is declare bankruptcy
State Convention the organization by whom the school
and operated, unmOVabe Stonewa
for honorable settlement of all of the schools debts
and the continuation of its teachings Christian education
1t he who inspired confidence the creditors faith
and cooperation of the banks reknded hope the
great constituency of the Virginia Baptist State Convention
well all of her supporting associations and unions
mus 1t through Dr. James and ability to work
with people, that foundation for the preservation
recondtonng and continued operation of Virginia Seminary
and College.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
Entering Our 18th Year
With New Faith and Hope
(E ID l Il 0 RI ALL

In deep humility and with grateful heart we call cur
marks the beginning seventeenth year publication
IhIs has been made possible through goodness of AL
the adverse criticism Of others Without the benedicon
OF Him from whom all blessings come, we admit our in
ability to do anything 1t is He given us friends
is He who has opened doors opportunities and has
endowed us with the vision and strength profit thereby
He has endowed with the strength to from envy
or to hold malice against critics have driven
friends from us and awakened powers within which
without the adverse challenge might have remained dormant
We are entering seventeenth year with confidence
that this will be best
stories pictures more and more More and more peopa
are becoming less interested in lengthy reading
are gong TO replace long articles with pictures These
of and friends acquantances local happenings
Of interest and local places.
80 We are beginning the seventeenth year of publication
win expectation of rendering complete newspaper
service han any previous of operation One
son is the public is becoming aware of the
benefits which our local newspaper offers Whatever
they want made known to the public they are begnnin
to tell to the PRESS They inviting the Press to their
erest These are services which your local newspaper
is dedicated to render The slogan, YOu make the news
as of now e's
For the first time we welcoming your pictures
TRIBUNE "A'''' 'of your appearance IN The
The fine group of merchants who advertise with us
the years or our operation to be commended
their genuine loyalty. The integrity of those people is
their cmstonnrs ne line line quality merchandise they offer
pay if they the customers When these merchants
oiie special there
worthwhile saving in the purchase They appreciate the
business OF The TRIBUNE readers thew inform
you OF their and prices you to trade with
hem Isn't that far than the stores in Roa-
noke do? We thank those who congratulate us upon enter
ing the seventeenth year of publication we share
the honor with subscribers whom we consider
partners with in the business
we are entering the seventeenth year with the salts
acon that our subscription workers will have better
paper to offer the public Too much praise BE given
the people responsible for circulation Their salesman
ship has been outstanding.
The office forces field newspaper carriers have
fO tho No.
TRIBUNE and we are deeply grateful to each every
AS launch the Deep the public has every
reason to expect continued improvement of paper
That we shall strive do
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
Sidney ]. Phillips Gives
$1,000 Check To Help
Rebuild Tuskegee Chapel

Booker Washington Birth
place, Virginia-Wo rld-famed
Tuskegee Institutes Chapel
(Alabama), a beautiful archi-
tectual edifice which has
served as the center of the
schools religious life for more
than SO years, was destroyed
by fire on Wednesday, Janu-
airy %, shortly after mid
night. 1t is believed to have
been struck by lightning.
Sidney J. Phillips, an out
standing graduate of Tuske-
gee Institute, in reviewing
the history of this chapel
stated that, at was built in
1898 by students of the insti-
tute under the supervision of
John H. Washington, and DR..
r. r. Taylor, director of
mechanical industries. From
its rostrum throughout the
years have been heard the
voices of such outstanding in
dividuals as William Howard
Taft, Jane Adams, julius
Rosenwald, Henry Ford, An
drew Carnegie, Sir Anthony
Eden, Will Rogers, President
Abercrombie of the UNIVERSE
ty of Alabama, President Will
liam Tubman of Liberia,
President Charles Elliot of
Harvard University, a num-
Der of Alabama's past COVER
nors, Paul Lawrence Dunbar,
composer of the Tuskegee In
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
KICKOFF PLANNED

The Membership Commit
tee met on Thursday, January
81, at $3.50 pm. with Mrs.
Matte Morris, pre- s d in g.
Plans were made for launch
ing a vigorous campaign to
secure as many new members
as possible. The drive is
scheduled to begin in early
February. The following per-
sons were present at the meet
ing: Mrs. Esther T. Hale,
Mrs. Walter Muse, Mrs. A..
Byron Smith, Mrs. Janette
Saunders, Mrs. Alwyn Saun-
ders, Miss Grace Moore, and
Mrs. Georgia Cheatham Jones.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
BUSY BEE SOCIAL CLUB

The Busy Bee Social Club
met at the home of Mrs. Mar
tina Norman, 1903 Burrell
Street, N. W., Thursday, Jan
uary 81, at 400 pm. The
meeting was called to order
y the president, Mrs. Frances
Bennett. Mrs. Mamie Gilbert
then led the devotions, after
which, Mrs. Belle Penn led the
club in the singing of the love
ly hymn, God Be With You
til We Meet Again"
Mrs. Martha Norman in
PRODUCED Mrs. Florence Top
sey who installed the officers
for the ensuing year.
Those present were Mrs.
Elector Alfredo, Mrs. Frances
Bennett, Mrs. Mamie Gilbert,
Mrs. Martha Norman, Mrs.
Malinda Lawson, Mrs. Belle
Penn, Mrs. Lucy Pittman,
Mrs. Florence Topsey, Mrs.
Hattie Williams, and Mrs. Luz
Cit ola Watson.
At the close Of the formal
installation address by Mrs.
Topsey, those in attendance
were served a lovely repast
by the hostess, Mrs. Moor
man. The entire evening was
greatly enjoyed by ali present.
The next meeting was held
in the home OF Mrs. Belle
Penn of 218 Madison Avenue,
N. W., February Z, at A pm.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09

stitute song; and many other
distinguished leaders"
In an effort to aid immedi-
ate reconstruction of the
chapel, the Booker T. Wash
ington Centennial Commission
of which Mr.. Phillips is presi-
dent, sent it's check for
$1,000.00 from it's headquar-
tiers at Booker Washington
Birthplace, Virginia, to DR..
Luther Foster, president of
Tuskegee Institute.
MANY famous people from
various parts of the world
spoke at the chapel during it's
time, add Mr.. Phillips, evil
liam Mckinley was the first
of the four presidents who
honored this chapel with
their presence. The others
were Calvin Coolidge, Theo-
dore Roosevelt, and Franklin
ID. Roosevelt"
ALSO, during the lifetime
of Booker r. Washington this
chapel served as one of Amer
ica's foremost platforms for
promoting interracial good
will and racial understand
ing"
Phillips said, At the time
of the Chapers contraction
Tuskegee Institute was the
most outstanding industrial
school for training Negroes
in the world"
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09

on World Evangelism of the
Baptist World Alliance. Lo-
cally, too, he is a member of
the Burrell Memorial Hospi-
tai Board and part time chap
lain of the Veterans Admins
tration Hospital.
In the year of 1919, Rev. A.
l.. James accepted the pas
torate of First Ba tbs t
Church of this city. Improve
ments, too numerous to list
have been made under his adj
mfnistration. The church rep
resents the largest number of
the oldest families Of the city,
representing business, pro-
fessionaL,, and in fact, people
OF all walks OF life.
The adage, Like priest
like people," is well suited to
the pastor and membership of
First Baptist Church. Like
its minister, the church has
acquired, under his leader
ship, a reputation of it's own,
which ranks it as one of the
greatest churches of h e
State.
Words of appropriation
would serve as suggestions for
the praise which we would
like to extend to DR.. A. L.
James and the ministers of
his congregation. We know
that three things are neces-
Sary to the success OF any
church. They are-dedication
to God, conscientious jealous
pastor and leader, and an
earnest, sincere, and devoted
following. 1t is obvious that
the First Baptist Church in
its entirety possesses all
three of the above mentioned
qualifications.
The TRIBUNE extends or
chids to this great leader and
the members of his parish
for their outstanding Sontri-
buttons to the general prog
ress of our rapidly growing
city.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09

Louise Savage
alderman Library
University OF Virginia
Charlottesville. Va.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
By Florence Fields-Wood

Well, the president is in for
another four years. May he
be inspired from above to do
what is right and just and
best for all in his domain.
1t was an inspiration to watch
the Inauguration Ceremonies
and the parade too. Where
else, but in America, could
we have enjoyed such scenic
splendor? 1t was glorious to
behold.
Marian Anderson sang our
National Anthem beautifully.
The display of tanks, guns,
airplanes, and war time equip
ment was marvellous.
In talking with a friend
who attended the Inaugural
ton, she said that as Presi-
dent Eisenhower took his
oath, the sun suddenly broke
through the clouds and spread
as though in benediction over
the scene, Never" she said,
had she beheld such a thing.
1t was wonderful to behold"
While Washington was in
the midst Of its celebration,
we are pleased to note that
some Roanokers attended:
Attorney and Mrs. George
Lawrence were guests at the
capital during the Inaugural
Week. They enjoyed the fes-
iivities of the week including
the Inaugural Ball.
Many Roanokers enjoyed
Ting side" seats at the In
augt ration. Mrs. Mickie
Dawes and her mother Mrs.
hilip Atkerson of Gilmer
Ave1uc N w, were two who
nd. They viewed the cry"
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
TIll HI US COLLECTING
FOR FLOOD VICTIMS

The Tri-Hi-Y Club of Lucy
Addison High School is now
collecting food and clothing
for flood victims. All per-
sons wishing to contribute
may bring supplies to he viii
liam A. Hunton Branch YMCA
or call the YMCh. 2-G842 and
someone viii call fer your con
tributiCn.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09

A few years ago, DR.. James
accepted an invitation to de-
liver the commencement adj
dress for the Bethune-Cook
man College of Florida. At
the close of the message, the
degree of LID. was confer
red upon him.
1t is only natural that a
man, whose influence is so
great nationally, would be a
beacon light in his home
town. T h e proverb, "a
prophet is not without honor
save at his own home," can
easily be applied to DR..
James. Citizens see him as
another minister; pastoring
one of the local churches.
Even some fellow ministers
are unaware of his greatness.
When you are too close to a
person or object, the vision
is often distorted. SO it is,
feel, in the case of DIR.
James. We are too close to
him to fully know his height,
discern his depth or realize
his strength.
The affiliation of DIR.
James upon the State and To-
cal levels have been too num-
erous to mention all of them.
He is, however, chairman of
the Board of Trustees of the
Negro Baptist Orphanage at
Petersburg thriving insti-
tuition supported jointly by
Negro and white Baptists of
Virginia. DR.. James was the
race pioneer in Roanoke as a
speaker on the air, being the
first Negro to deliver a mes
sage over Roanoke's initial
radio station, WDBJ. He is
also chairman of the Negro
Devotional Hour Committee
which is responsible for the
arrangement of a roster of
fellow ministers for the Sun
day morning programs. He
is the only Negro member of
the City's Draft Board and
a member Of the committee
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
FAITHFUL SOLDIERS"
CLUB MET AT YMCA

The Faithful Soldiers Club
of the William A. Hunton
Branch YMCA met for lunch
on last Friday afternoon. The
president, w. H. Means, pre-
sided. Guest speaker for the
affair was the Rev. w. N.
Hunter, pastor of the Jeru-
salem Baptist Church.
Following the talk by Rev.
Hunter, members of the club
expressed themselves, telling
OF the days gone by and what
life has meant to them.
The Faithful Soldiers Club
is made up of the retired men
f Roanoke and vicinity. There
are some retired men who
may have been overlooked so
an invitation is extended to
you to join the organization.
These meetings are held on
the first Friday of each mon
tn at 100 pm.
Percy L. Keeling, EXecu-
tive Secretary of the Hunton
YMCA, is asking that such
interested persons will stop
by the YMCA before the date
of the next meeting.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
In and Around Roanoke

accounts with Mrs. Essie
Jones of 118 Harrison Aven-
ue, N. w. They were served
with individual tray luncheon
Of fried chicken, green salad,
broccoli, hot rolls, coffee and
cream. They were thrilled by
the sights.
Mrs. Mickie Dawes was al
so much surprised by some
friends coming in for her
birthday last week. She was
the recipient of several beau
tiful gifts and many beauti-
full cards. She was especially
happy to have as her guests
Mrs. Essie Jones and Mr.. Will
liam Dillon, formerly of New
York, but now employed as
male nurse at Veterans Hos
pital. Mrs. Dawes was also
pleasantly surprised upon re-
ceiving a lovely gift from her
friend in Philadelphia, Pa.
Speaking of the Inaugural
tion-Rev. Alexander also re-
ceived an invitation to it. ]
would imagine that he has
received them before; but
never have l. Consequently,
you can certainly see and
know just how thrilled | was.
My fairy god father" was
Mr.. Sidney j. Phillips. / can
never, adequately, express my
thanks to him for that fine
service, which he rendered in
my behalf and ! would like
ir my behalf to thank DR..
Phillips for that courtesy.
&
And now, in a more sober
vein, we regret the passing
Of The small son of Mr.. and
Mrs Robert NJ Hale of Du-
Continued to page four
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1957-02-09
ROSE OF SHARON
MISS. CHURCH NEWS

The Missionary Circle of
the Rose of Sharon Mission
airy Church, 11O9 Norfolk, Az
enue, S. w. will meet Sun
day, February 10 at 9 pm.
Guest speaker will be Rev.
Paul E. Craig. WELDON e
awaits all within our church.
Elder 7. r. Craig is the pas
tor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
GARDEN CLUB
ACTIVITIES

The Potomac Lily Society has
been formed with Carey Z.
Quinn, SOFA Del Ray avenue,
Bethesda, chairman. Quarterly
meetings with occasional spe-
cial meetings are planned.
Other officers are Mrs. Arts H.
Bacas. secretary, and Charles
w. Culpepper, treasurer. Of
fees are at 1910 Vermont ave-
nue. NV.
Sligo Woods Garden Club will
meet Thursday at 8:15 pm. at
the home of Mrs. T. Walter
Clark. 902 Robin road. Silver
Spring, Md. Garden films will
be shown.
GlenwOOd Road Garden Club
will meet Tuesday at the home
of Mrs. J. N. Beck, 5521 Glen
wood road. Bethesda, Md. A
film. Gardens in Maryland, "
will be shown. Members will re-
port on propagation expert
ments.
The garden department of
the TakOma Park WOmen's
Club will meet tomorrow at
1920 am. at Parklawn Recrea-
ton Center. Riggs road and
East-West Highway. Bring
sandwich and dessert and beve-
rage will be served. Mrs. George
Furman will speak on Garden
ing in July"
Rock Spring Garden Club
will meet Thursday at 10 am.
at the home of Mrs. Seward
Tiff, 3488 North Venice street,
Arlington. Va. Luncheon will
follow business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
CumeIIiu Society
Prize

John L. Koehne, editor of the
Newsletter of the Camellia So
ciety of the Potomac Valley,
has been notified that the So
ciety's publication won first
prize in the yearly contest con-
Quoted by Flower Grower, a
national magazine.
Two copies Of Garrett Eckbo's
new book. THE Art of Home
handspring" will be forwarded
to the society. The contest was
open to all garden clubs having
newsletters.
Five other categories were:
State federation yearbooks. club
yearbooks, magazines without
ads, magazines with ads, and
miscellaneous publications.
Regular issues of the News
letter have been edited by Mr..
Koehne since october Of 1855.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Mum Program
Aims al Show

The Potomac Chrysanthe-
mum Society will meet at 8 pm.
Wednesday in the Perpetual
Building. 7401 Wisconsin ave-
nue., Bethesda, Md. The pro-
gram will feature a timely dis
cussion on Grooming Terminal
Sprays and Disbuds for Exhibi-
ton" w. M. Klima, president
Of the society, will speak on
Terminal Sprays" and j. w.
Talley will discuss "Disbuds."
Don Smith, chief assistant to
Matthew Kearney, of Dunbar
ton Oaks will give q demonstra-
ton Of stalking chrysanthemums
as done at Dunbarton.
The society looks forward to
the 14th Annual National Chry-
santhemum Society show to be
held here this fall. The local
group will be host to the ma
tional show, which will be pre-
Sented at the Botanic Garden
October 26 and 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14
Garden Club
To Visit Lily
Gurden Today

The Falls Church Garden
Club will assemble at 2 pm.
today at Jelleff's Seven-Corners
parking lot. Roosevelt street
side. to leave for q tour of
Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
on the Anacostia River in
Washington. The lily blossoms
are profuse from June until
September and completely cover
the IA acres Of ponds.
A park naturalist will conduct
the group around the lily gar
dens and give highlights on
rare lotus specimens from
China and Egypt.
No reservations are necessary:
there is no cost, and the trip
will take about three hours
from Falls Church starting
point and return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-07-14

nected with iron railing and
facing that will be a grass ter
race. Looking at the garden
from Calvert street, along the
left Of the quadrangle one will
see a temporary green hedge
running back to include a rear
terrace of flagstone complement
tary to the grass terrace in
front. To the right center is
the loggia of the church with
its accesSes.
English boxwoods are of the
billowy, slow-growing type
found at Mount Vernon and at
the home of Gen. George Wash
ington's. mother at Fredericks-
burg. During the present sum-
mer the newly planted box will
be covered with huge lattice
like Stats to protect from too
much sun and moisture-sapping
heat.
Considerable work is involved
in a transplanting job of this
magnitude. The balled plants
will weigh from three to five
tons. Each ball of earth tap
ers, every effort being made
to retain all the earth possible.
Wire fencing is used to bind
up the earth mass and to pre-
vent cracking away. At the
receiving end the holes are pre-
pared, each two feet larger in
diameter than the ball. When
the huge burden has been low
cred into place, large quanti-
ties of topsoil are packed in
around the moved mass to fill
up the one foot or more of
excess space around each
plant ball. Profuse watering is
the next step.