Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 29

OAKLAND TRIBUNE, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1936 C-5 DEVELOPMENT NEWS NFNAK OF FASTRAY CKl ITS -I ttmrn mi jw saw -r' -m "r- FOR MONCLAIR HIGHLANDS I II huDonsiT DISPLAY HOME BERKELEY games were played. Several members of the troop committee assisted and returned the Scouts to their homes by 7 o'clock. 1 NAMES CHOSEN Oak, Owl, and Redwood have been chosen as the name of the patrols of Troop 19 of Glenview School. The patrol leaders for the year will be Lillian Gall, Mildred Monk and Pricilla D'Onafrio. Mary Butters is troop scribe and Jean Anne Perrish is treasurer.

New members of the troop are Helen Gibson, Margery Hillyard, Nancy Merrill, Jane Guptill and June Butters. At a recent meeting Mrs. Val Daniels and Mrs. Carson were guests. Members of Troop 19 and McChesney Trbop 3 are practicing sppgs together in preparation for the Girl Scout rally.

TRIP TO SEQUOIA A trip to Sequoia Park was enjoyed by members of Troop 26 recently. Before lunch the Scouts took short hikes and visited the zoo. After lunch the girls made pinecone animals. FALL MEETING Troop 20 of Dewey School opened its Fall meeting with 17 Scouts present. Six new members are preparing for teiiderf oot tests.

Former Lieutenant Mrs. Corth has taken over the leadership of the troop and will be assisted by Mrs. A. Noumanson. The girls have planned a trip to Admiral Peary's old boat and the Chabot Observatory.

Lunch, songs and games will be held at Leona Park before going to the observatory. STARS STUDIED Instruction in stars was given at a recent meeting of MeChesney Troop 3 by Ruth Carson. New patrol leaders of the troop are June Phillips, Jean Phillips, Doris Morle and Phyllis Gwynne. Ruth Carson will act as junior lieutenant. The other officers are Jean Ward, photographer; Marylyn Nickolas, housekeeper; Lorraine Orce, shopper, and Barbara Smith, reporter.

who presented her with the new volume on the redwoods. Troop 6 of Washington School held a court of honor at the home of Mrs. O. C. Jones, the captain.

New patrol leaders are Reta Sturli, Elaine Erickson, Virginia Oven-shire and Elaine Helen Howard. The Brownie i.nd Scout Leaders of troops meeting at St. John's Presbyterian Church were luncheon guests of the women's association of the church during the past week. CAPTAIN IS NAMED Troop 22 of the Craigmont School announces that the new captain is Mrs. Lilly Hovgard, and her assistant is Patricia Bowman.

New patrol leaders are Betty Householder, Barbara Swearingen, Gloria Kneiss, and assistants are Patricia Ann Phillips, Mary Wilson, Dorothy Brewer, Betty Lou Goosens. The treasurer is Barbara White; scribe, Margaret Gab-bert; reporter, Paula Traversaro. The Glee Club met last Monday at the Little House, with the following girls present: Jean Schmidt Betty Schmidt, Patricia 3owman, Katherine Mead, Viola Memler, Margaret Foster and Patricia Packard. They were joined by five girls from Troop 22, and there still is room for others who are interested, it is announced. 0 0 0 A course in Girl Scout training is being held in the auditorium on the second floor of the Y.

W. C. A. on Thursday mornings, from 10 to 12 o'clock. The Oakland council, local director, Miss Helen De Lacy is giving the instruction, and there is no fee.

OOO Oakland Council of Girl Scouts is making plans for the National Girl Scout Week, which is to be held October 25 to 31. That, week belongs to the Girl Scouts all over the country. Besides citywide plans there will also be 'individual troop doings, which will range anywhere from hikes and open meetingi to parties and teas. Construction is to start at once on a new home for Mr. and Mrs.

George H. Everest, on Drake Drive in Montclair Highlands. Frederick L. R. Confee is the architect.

The tract is being developed by Emge and Stockman. STEEL PLANT BUSY Vat ACTIVITIES AMONG NEGROES By LENA M. WVSINGER Attendance passed the 16,000 mark this week at the H. C. Capwell Company-Oakland Tribune "Million Dollar View Home," completely furnished display home in Montclair Highlands, according to an announcement made yesterday by Harry G.

Stockman, of Emge At Stockman, developers of this close-in residential district la commenting upon the large number of visitors since the home opened ten weeks ago, Stockman i laid that increased activity in home building and site sales have followed closely the interest shown in "the Million Dollar View Home." In that connection, Stockman announced that construction is to start immediately on a new resident for Mr. nd Mrs. George H. Everest on Drake Drive, And that two other homes in the (same general neighborhood will blunder construction oefore 30 days. Four other homes in various stages of planning or financing, Stockman "said.

The Everest home, designed by Architect Frederick L. R. Confer, is an adaptation of the home featured by Collier's as a model dwelling during the early Spring months, according to Stockman, and- is expected to be one of the showplaces of the Piedmont hills' district VIEW, 8TURDINESS PLEASE The "Million Dollar View Home" has the unique distinction of appealing strongly both to men and women visitors, Stockman finds. "Men who have visited the home appreciate especially the expansive vista in- Buy a Monterey Colonial Home for Less than $49.00 a month! See its picture on page 4-A Main News Section I There's still time to buy in lovely Above Your first view of Oakmore from the end of the Park Boulevard car line. i It "Last be more as yet homesites will Oakmore it is attractively chiding Oakland, the Bay San Francisco which is afforded by windows in every major room," Stockman saidTesterday.

"They also are intensely interested in the sturdy construction of the home and its quiet and peaceful setting. "Because thS home has so much to say from the point of view of living fashionably and comfortably, women visitors like the carefully selected furnishings and the skillful manner in which rooms are arranged and equipped. H. C. Cap-well Company's skilled decorators have met the requirements of every day living with home furnishings planned to demonstrate the combination of food taste and small cost possible when selection is wide.

Modern, builin features of the home, convenient design and arrangement are further enchanced by the newest in furniture, draperies, draperies, floor coverings and home accessories. "Low cost financing and low priced homesites make it possible for the average family to have a view home in this close-in hill district for less-than-rent terms." The "Million Dollar View Home" is open daily from 10 a. m. to 9 p. m.

arid can be reached by driving out Moraga Road or Park Boulevard to Moutnain Boulevard and Snake Road, then following arrows directly to the home. oWu The Boiler Tank and Pipe Company, local steel fabricators, reports the busiest year in the company's history. (Upper) the interior of the yard and plant, and (lower) a 50,000 gallon-vertical storage tank, one of the company's products, ready for shipment, are shown. P. W.

McDonough is president and general manager of the concern. BERKELEY, Oct. 10. The Girl Scout Leaders Association held its regular meeting at the Little House last Monday night Mrs. Lilly Hov-gard, the new captain of Troop 22, was present.

Members saw the production, in color, of the motion picture taken at the recent overnight camp. The following were named to the nominating committee: Mrs. Allan MacKay, Mrs. Reed, Miss Buelah Ferguson, Mrs. Albert Biehl and Miss Barbara McMillan.

MEET TUESDAY The Girl Scout Council will meet on Tuesday at the Little House at 2 p. with Dr. Romilda Paroni Meads as tea hostess. 1 All garments made by troops for the needlework guild must be turned in to the Little House by October 24, for the Ingathering, it is announced. Troop 21 spent 'ast Tuesday on the campus on a tree walk.

PATROL LEADERS New patrol leaders in Troop 18 of St. John's Presbyterian Church are Esther Schmidt, Vivian Saph, Katherine Dyer and the hostess, Margaret Thomas. Two evenings have been spent by members of Troop 23 of St. Joseph's School at the university in star study. Eileen Lindbladt entertained the girls at a birthday party.

Troop 12, Mrs. G. B. Bodman, captain, which meets at the JNorth-brae Community Church, will cook an outdoor supper at the next meeting, and is planning an afternoon of swimming. K.

J. Bowman is now assisting in this troop. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Mrs. Allan MacKay, captain of Troop 11, was given a birthday surprise party by members of the troop, Her Responsibility" was the theme or the conference. The Rev.

Daniel G. Hill pastor of First A. M. E. Church, delivered the sermon when tjie group of young women and friends assembled at 11 a.

m. The public meeting and reception was held on Sunday afternoon, the opening day, at the Masonic Temple, Oakland, given by the sorority pledges under the guidance of Dean Anna Beachmann and Chairman Vivian Swannigan. The hall was made into a garden of flowers. Miss Beachman was mistress of ceremonies; Miss Carolyn Carring-ton, invocation; addreis by Miss Eleanor Coleman of Lbs Angeles Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; Miss Carol Ivey, vocal solo; Prof. Bernstein of public speaking department, U.

brought greetings from the University of California; Miss Helen Dundee of Spokane, piano solo; Miss Violet Aidridge of Los Angeles, vocal solo; Mrs. Alfred McLaughiin, regional director, introduced the speaker, Mrs. Ursula Adams. SCHOLARSHIP GIVEN Miss Anna Beachman, representative, presented to Miss Jean Hill, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs.

D. Hill the scholarship of $50 she attained for having the highe scholastic rating for four year in high school. She is a graduate of Technical High School last semester. Mist Hill responded, after which the A. K.

A. national hymn was sung by the quartet. Misses Gladys Gier, Lucile Culberson, Ruth McGregor and Clotile Curry of Los Angeles apd jil Centro presided at the The model initiation, on Sunday evening at the Carrington residence, concluded the day's activities; Miss Edith Jones of Pasadena was an initiate. Mrs. Edith Jones, past regional director, was present at the initiation of her daughter.

Miss Mary Labuzon and Mrs. Elsie Rumford assisted in making the ceremony a model one. On Saturday, preceding Sunday's initiation, the social activities were begun with the promenade elite at the International House ballroom. More than 500 of the Bay region's social set and visitors gathered. The visitors were introduced by Miss Carolyn Carrington, who, with hostess sorors, received the guests.

The final meeting assembled on Monday evening. The banquet room of the International House was arranged beautifully for the occasion, MAKERS BUSINESS OAKLAND Troop 13 of Frick Junior High School is well started on plans for the! Fall meetings with Miss Ella Kilhourne in charge. On September the Scouts went on a swim at Fitley's Pool. Betty Dean, Patsy Gallagher, LaVerne McGinnis, Ei leen Reddy, Helena Smith, Eleanor i Gallagher, Marjorie Anderson TWfd Muriel McBride were accompanied by Lieutenant Ella Gilbourne, Mrs, Charles Brown, Mr. and Mrs.

D. Smith, and Mrs. McClellan. Members of Troop 13 and their mothers attended a supper hike to Chabot Observatory on Tuesday, October 8 A popcorn sale will be held on October 20 at the school to get some working funds in the treasury. On October 30 a Halloween party will be at the home of Patricia Scott.

Mary Ellen Ramage, transfer from -SsJJrancisco, and Mary Wagone, transfer from Oregon, have been welcomed into Troop 13. Patricia Cahtland and Patricia Scott have transferred from Troop 24. Jane Cates is a new tenderfoot of the troop. SWIMMING PARTY The Sequoia Girl Scout Troop 25 started this year's activities with a swimming party at Dimond Pool. There now are 32 members in Troop 25.

The new members welcomed this year are Patricia Brownrigg, Betty Jean Brundage, Helen Burford, Jean Fernstrom, Joan Getchman, Dorothy Hebel, Jacqueline Hicks, Shirley Morken, Shirley Ryan and Clair Walton. Officers elected for the coming year are Pauline Dahlstrom, treasurer, and Julia May Linford, scribe. Betty Arthur, Betty Jean Brundage, Nancy Calvin and Jean Peel are the new Patrol leaders and will be assisted by Jean Arthur, Patricia Brownrigg, Shirley and Ra-mona Martin. Recently Troop 25 visited Frank's Nursery, where they studied many old trees, some of which were a hundred years old. At the last meetmg the Scouts presented a play about Girl Scout Laws.

Those participating were Betty Surdash as a knight; Pauline Lalhstrom, one of Robin Hood's men; Betty Arthur, the Brownie; June Barker, a Dutch girl; Janet Bryant, a school girl; Nancy Galvin, a Colonial girl; Gay Lou Gumm, an angel; Dorothy Lou Jones, a monk; Julia May Linford, a sunbeam; Donna Phelps, a peasant girl, and Emma Lou Wangberg, a Roman soldier. Patsy Jean Mc-Cune announced and the reader was Barbara Watson. COURT OF HONOR The officers of Troop 28 of Crocker Highlands School, together with their leader, Miss Trumbull, and Lieutenant Mrs. Hoedel, held a court of honor at the home of Royce Ann Torreson on Friday. September 28.

The girls planned to pass their second class work by December and also Will review their code. Refreshments were served by some of the girls. New patrol leaders are Patsy Fltzsimmons, Nanette Hemmings, Stella Wyatt and Barbara Stevenson. Seconds are Rose Beth Doer, Joan Fernhoff, Ruth Fraser and Ar-Hne Allsopp. The shopper is Patty Farrar and Royce Ann Torreson is the treasurer.

New girls of Troop 28 are Helen Farley, Betsy Martinson, Doris Peterson, Royce Ann Torreson, Der-rath Torreson and Ruth Fraser. SWIMS AT Y. W. C. A.

Swims at the Y. W. C. A. every second Friday of the month are planned by the Scouts of Troop 14 of Frick Junior High School.

This year the social service work of the troop will be the making of rag dolls and scrap books for the needy and shut-ins of Oakland. OUTDOOR MEETING An butdoor meeting was held on October 7 by Girl Scouts of Troop 27 at the home of W. H. Picard on Ocean View Drive. Each girl: brought her nosebag supper1 from home and a beverage was served at the meeting.

After the meeting Crockett Camp Fire Girls Name Officers CROCKETT, Oct. 10. Newly elected officers today had been installed by three groups of Crockett Camp Fire Girls. Betty Martino is the new president of Ohitani Group. Claire Mello heads Shnukpa Group, Lelia Ruggeri is the leader of the Zannyan Wicaka Group.

The complete staff follow; Ohitani Graup: Betty Martino, president; Mary Bergh, vice-president; Virginia Poole, Rosalie Rbbie, treasurer; Irene Mares, son leader; Helen Curtis, program chairman; Edith Wolthuis, refreshment chairman; Constance Miller, scribe. Shnukpa Group: Claire Mello, president; Dorothy Kerr, vice-president; Jonna Messine, secretary; Rita Bordenl, treasurer; Rose Ianuccl, scribe; Eleanor Gistelli, Doris Turner, Maxine Bodutch, refreshment committee; Mary Jungjohann, Marian McDole, Marianne Bruehelm, Betty Shields, entertainment; Genevieve Avilla, Kathleen Arata, Marlon Sherwood, handcraft. Zannyan Wicaka Group: Leila Ruggeri, president; Betty Bristow, vice-president; Betty Matthews, secretary; Dorothy Dewey, treasurer; Gwen Lewis, song leader; Joyce Farmer, program chairman. Drama Teacher for School Is Chosen CENTERVILLE, Oct. 10.

Irving Allen of San Jose State Teachera College has been engaged to teach dramatics and public speaking at the evening classes of Washington Union High Schaal, and will conduct groups on Tuesday and TBurs-day evenings. TbAooking class, which meets on Thursday afternoons, has completed a course in cooking with gas and will begin a series of tyve lessons on electric cooking this week. A total of 300 has enrolled for various courses, states Barton L. Webb, principal Donough said. "Our volume for the present year will exceed that of the previous year by 30 per cent, and will, in addition, be at least 20 per cent better than 1929, which was the busiest year in the Industry.

"With conditions becoming more stabilized, manufacturers and industries are making large investments in new buildings and plant improvements, all of which provides work for the steel fabricators. "Recent large orders completed include a 50,000 gallon storage tank and a conveying system for A local automobile manufaptfrerA the present time the cfSmpany Isfabricating an average of 250 small storage tanks each month. These tanks are used" throughout the valley for the storage of Butane gas, now used extensively for commercial and domestic purposes." Company officials include Dan Linehan, secretary and treasurer; Ben Newsom, sales manager; C. W. Ensign, plant manager and S.

W. Connely and Roy Rowe, In charge of engineering and design. Attorney Charles H. Houston, special counsel for the National Association for Advancement of Colored People with offices in New York, is making a lecture tour on the Pacific Coast in the interest of "Problems of Negro Education." Houston is former dean of Howard University and a graduate of Harvard University. At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, October 4, he addressed a large group of citizens at the First A.

M. E. Church, bringing to his hearers facts regarding the N. A. A.

C. P. and stressing their worth, measured by their accomplishment. Houston is particularly interested in the progress of the Negro youth and he endeavors to awaken the minds of the people to the necessity oi professional education in Southern universities for the Negro. He gave his audience a vivid picture of statistical records contrasting Southern schools for whites with those for blacks where State funds are appropriated for education.

Attorney Houston's broad field of informaittpn, which is being given to the citizens of the west, is awakening a new interest in greater contributions toward local backing of the Negroes' greatest militant organization for the progress of a race and a nation. Among other groups who have presented Attorney Houston in the Bay area are: Monday, 12 noon, at a luncheon, Y. W. C. A.

12 O'clock Club; Tuesday morning at faculty breakfast, 8 o'clock, at Faculty Club, U. Tuesday afternoon, San Mateo branch of N. A. A. C.

on Thursday he addressed jointly the Y. W. C. A. and Y.

M. C. A. at on Friday the Monterey branch of N. A.

A. C. P. will give him an The Morrow Sisters' Trio (Mary Jane, 'cellist; Lucy Ann, pianist, and Betty Jean, "violinist) furnished music on Sunday afternoon. They will give a musical treat to the inmates at "Home for the Blind," 36th and Telegraph, on Friday.

OOO SORORITY CONFERENCE The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's seventh annual regional con ferenceunder the supervision of Mrs, Ursula Adams of Los Angeles and Miss Roberta Wells, local chairmanwas a success in every way. The business sessions, which were held in the International House at Berkeley, proved an inspiring and helpful setting for the 40 members gathered for the upward trend of young womanhood. "The Alpha Kappa Alpha Soron directed by Mrs. Theodora Purnell, chairman. OOO DEATH NEWS RECEIVED News of the death of Dr.

T. Edwards of Washington, D. was received on Monday evening, September 28. Three weeks previously Dr. Elmer Edwards died at the Medical Center in Jersey City, N.

J. Dr. T. Edwards is the father of Mrs. Mae Hill, who is the wife of Rev.

D. J. Hill pastor of First A. M. E.

Church, Oakland. The deceased was a member of the faculty of Howard University, a successful dentist and leader in Washington community. Dr. Elmer Hill, dentist, is Mrs. Mill's brother.

OOO Y. M. C. A. FOUNDERS DAY On October 11, from 4 to 6 p.

the North Oakland branch Y. M. C. 836 36th Street, will join in an international observance of the 115th birthday of Sir George Williams, the founder of the Young Men's Christian Association. Sir George Williams founded the Y.

M. C. A. movement at the age of 19 in London, England- Today there are millions of men and boys in this organization, which has come to be an integral party of every progressive community. An interesting program has been arranged by the committee, under the chairmanship of E.

H. Mason. The public is invited to attend. It is highly fitting that this event comes in the midst of the membership campaign of the branch. You can help by securing your membership today.

-OOO The Alameda County League of Colored Women Voters will present to their members and friends, of the Bay district, on October pat Linden Branch Y. W. C. A. at 8 p.

m. Donald A. Breyer of Sah Francisco, State campaign speaker for the Democratic party; Senator William F. Knowland, vice-president of the Northern Californit Republican campaign committee, and Mrs. Virginia Stephens Pendleton.

Mr. Breyer and Senator Know-land will speak on candidates and party principles, respectively. Mra. Pendleton will sneak on the Work of the California League of Women Voters, which she heads lor tne Alameda County League of Colored Women Voters. The public is invited.

Mrs, Chiora Sledge, president, and Mis Mary Dixon Norris, -program chairman. The Boiler Tank and Pipe Company, fabricators of steel products, is enjoying one of its most prosperous years, according to W. McDonough, president and general manager. Entering its 13th year of business, the company is recognized as one of the most progressive steel fabricating plants in he Bay Region with a yearly payroll in excess of $100,000, and providing employment for more than 75 men. "Due to the very favorable conditions that exist throughout the West we are faced with busies year in the history of our company," Mc- i It present low prices won't be long now before we say, call for Oakmore lots." It won much longer before we say "Oak is completely sold out But you can still buy desirable at prices much lowvr than prevail within a very short time.

is almost sold out because eminently desirable close in, situated, and with sensible, protective restrictions. See Oakmore for yourself, today. "MITCKflflUSTIMflWOTfl' Main Office: CLencourt 4874 THE WOMEN SAY: "Look at the furnishings every room ready to live in!" THE MEN SY: "Look at the vievdz-Oakland, the Bay, and Sqn Francisco from every major window 1" See for yourself! Visit usp today at the 'MILLION DOLLAR VIEW HOME' in MONTCLAIR HIGHLANDS Completely Furnished By The H. C. Capwell Co.

You'll find room after room full of practical, useful suggestions for refurnishing your present home, for buying a truly livable home, or for planning the home you want to build. Two Live Springs Nature Added Gift to These Lots on "La Espiral" in TO OBSERVE FOUNDER'S DAY Tract Office: FR uitvale. 3411 ORINDA The Country Club Suburb Here on this gently winding drive are six attractive building sites, each lot more than a half acre in size. Two of them boast real springs of pure, flowing water! Sturdy oaks and graceful willows furnish lacy shade. The lots are all quite level, with soil of such fertility that ga rdens will be gloriously abundant.

Nearby homes have established a value for these lots well above the present low prices. Come see this attractive spot in attractive Orinda today. From Capwell's unlimited choice their own skilled decorator have chosen beautifully appropriate furnishings at surprisingly little expense. Good taste in details makes every room comfortably livable. 1 ilOi WlM IlLfJkll JssssB jB UsssssssE wBffiliHiiBiT ilUFfliflifl Hfl-HHRHj Hs i 'JFJ HUfl iHAiB laaRMI ssssssk SsssB iEoiiEemH mktw Jn HwB bssssTtB WWWy Tb mWW Ifl HfeMtl irnH KH9 Hr- ifl HLLiV ft ifl BL ki AKl fl b0uH WWW "ijisssHrV tsH HL JHH Bjjitfftfc sssH WWw iHArftfl Ik.

ttWWm Mst 1 aK WW TUI iM Wr jRwV K4r Li ill a lii I tf Hk 1 Low cost fmancing and temptingly priced borne sites combine to reduce the cotf of home ownership in attractive Montclair High' lands to less-than-rent terms. Five New Homes Just Started! This past week saw construction begun on vfive more homes, to be acktecf to the 250 already built and occupied. F.H.A. LOANS AVAILABLE For the best in Or'mda see Mitchell 6 Austin. Tract office open evenings.

Come out today between 10 a. m. and 9 p. m. Drive out Moraga Road or Park Boulevard to Mountain Boulevard and Snake Road and follow arrows direct to MILLION DOLLAR VIEW HOME.

H. CAPWELL'S Broadway-20th-Telegrjph TEmplebar 1-1-1-1 EMGE STOCKMAN 3810 Broadway HUmboldt 7917 'MmHifisiunMw'OT'i! Main Offki: CLencourt 474 Tract Office: TH ornwall 1802 it. na Leaden who will take part in birthday of Sir George Williams, the North Oakland Y. M. A.

branch's observance oi founder of the int-rnational organization, on October II..