Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 26

10-B OAKLAND TRIBUNE, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1939 life's Darkest Moment By Webster BERKELEY SCOUTING. Activities Among Negroes LOOK WHAT TfkackinQ CrvewAJG GUfiA ON my uesJ A training course in the Elements of Scoutmastership will open, Mon 'lift Jm, 1 day evening, September 25, at the Boy Scout Office, 2068 Allston Way, according to an announcement made by S. Dunlap, president of the DANCER touting SILK RUG mm Berkeley-Albany Division Scout masters' Roundtable. Experienced Scoutmasters will serve as faculty members. Those who wish to take advantage of this course should register at Scout headquarters immediately as this course will be limited as number of participants.

WHAT OAKLAND GROUP IS DOING -jwi TC Commissioners' Training Course: Area Scout' Commissioner W. An Agency of the Oakland Community Chest Thrall presented the subject of the Local Council Constitution at the first training meeting for District Commissioners held Monday, night, September 11, at Scout Cody, Bill Gravattl, Dick Innes, Dana Knudsen, Alden Stohr, lj Bill Barnes, William Brennan, Bill Bryant, Bob Doten, Gilbert Gossetl Cy Olsen, 3, and Ray Thompson, 1. Special attention of all Scouters of the. Oakland area is called to the calendar of events covering the next few weeks. Three items of great lm- ANNUAL CUB PICNIC ii "jwa ii 7 puriance loom in me near juiurc, Next Sunday, September 24, will as a group, It will be reserved at the same price.

ROUND TABLE HELD Troop 1, Don Bosco Scouters, held a round table last week and laid plans for a dinner to be held at Dimond Camp in the near future. Scoutmaster Earl Smyth announces that prominent speakers will be secured for the the date of which has not been determined. All Catholic Scouters in Oakland will receive full details of the affair through mail announcements. Speaking of the National Council meeting to which the Oakland area Scout executives, with the exception be a red-letter day in the lives of the Cubs of Oakland Area Council, i- ana au bcouiers, ocouimasiers, eom-mitteesmen and others would do well to familiarize themselves with the opportunities presented to learn more of Semifine. On that day Camp Dimond will be theirs lock, stock and barrel, as the saying goes for on that day the First comes the Short Term ing course, divided into two sessions annual Cub picnic will be held with a program that is full of fun and the first at Camp Dimond septem- ber 29, an dthe second at Bonita wm FA iwm wssyv ukw surprises.

Cub Commjxiioner Chet Weaver and his hard-working committee Win mm 4F3na -i of Stan Kerlcy, have gone, a card from Johnny -Aekermann proves train oepiemDer ou unu uuiuucr Late Fall and Winter, when end hiking and outdoor camping is at a minimum, is a good time to have been in a huddle for several weeks and haw emerged with a program which takes care of every somewhat misleading. It was mailed from Rapid City, S.D., and Johnny says they were. 200 miles behind Mr lKAJ -K A I Ii prepare for next year outdoor detail needed to make a perfect day Those attending the meeting were H. O. Tinstmari.

R. G. Perkins, W. G. Hansen, M.

E. Mitchell, R. H. Blanchard, Paul R. Davis and E.

D. Gray. New Scouts Given Physical Examinations: Thirteen new Scouts were given a physical examination at Scout headquarters last Monday night by Doctors R. L. Knight and H.

W. McNearney. The Scouts examined were Donald Brooke, George Morrison, Donald Duffus, Charles Anderson, Donald Bergeron, Elmer Herron, John Mc-Cullough, Steve McNamara, Richard Walter Gardner, Rodney Kling, William Moore and Donald Hoskins. Area Executive Board Meeting: The Executive Board of the Berke-ley-Contra Costa Area Council met Wednesday evening, September 13, at Paul's Place in Martinez, with Area President, W. Herms, presiding.

At this time reports of the various departments were presented. Committee appointments for the annual Council meeting were also made. Divisional reports were presented activities, To the end that the boys for Cubs, Cubmnsters, committee may De given me maximum 01 ex perlence and enjoyment in the com ing season, adult leaders are offered Mandelle, African dance interpreter, who appeared in Berkeley. By LENA M. WYSINGER Mandelle is an interesting Negro me Training course in question.

At the Camp Dimond session group of experienced campers, schedule and that in Rapid City. Accompanying Johnny are "Bugs" Cain and Bob Daniels; Bill Lindsay and family also drove back, while Homer Bemiss went by train. At a Court of Honor held this week San-Leandro Troop 8 awarded a number of advancements. John Gra-vath was given the branch of Tenderfoot, and Bill Brennan was made a First Class Scoirt. A number of Merit Badges wefe awarded, including the following; to Bill Boodt, public health, woodwork, personal health and swimming; to Charles under the direction of waiter Mfr will be on hand to direct the men, mothers, falhrirs) and friends.

The invitation is everyone and anyone interested in Cubs or Cubbing is invited to be present. Lots of things will be free. There will be suckers given away at the gale. There will be dozens of prizes for this and that, and the majority of Cubs and guests attending should certainly win something. Admission is free of course and, while you are told to bring your own lunch, there will bo refresh ments on hand such as hot dogs, milk, chocolate milk and orange courses.

Fred Flanders of the Berke ley Council will be the main speaker, discussing aeveral phases of camp girl whose father is a native African and whose ambition for his daughter was that she should be expert in the African Dance. For to the native African it has a significance jssw 'is! rm, TIm.U ...111 1- elude practical demonstrations in Struthers, salesmanship and textiles; in the field of cultural develop by the chairman of the different di to Norman KeuacJjaicaUiuke. as lour of anythine. campcraft and outdoor lore. HEALTH, SAFETY COURSE Division; fir.

A. B.Wleyestern I ManfIpllp is Mandelle is declared "for "isTtrerits: "Cbtfeef free; "'The program will contain many features, some of which are being held as to Don Enos, dog care, salesmanship, not only to Division; and Frank V. Cornish, fingerprinting, wood carving, archi Second in brder of dates is the Health and Safety course, which opens at the Ethel Moore Memorial Building on October 18. The dates tecture; to Dick Innes, horseman ship and first aid to animals; to for this course are October 18 and George Duke, life saving; to Alfonso 25, November 8, 15 and 22. The No Plaza, metalwork: to Bob Abrott.

masonry, pioneering and plumbing; surprises; but you effn bo told now that Troop 05 Boy Scouts will put on a demonstration, while the troop from Lorrfita Park will show a tower-building stunt. There will be music and a loud-speaker system, The bugbear of transportation has been solved to a great extent, as the Key System announces that it will to Gilbert Gossctt, and beekeeping. vemoer aaie is a aunaay anernoon session. The course will be in charge of Dr. Paul Samson, whose work in training Scouters has been marked get to camp as it has been, iriyears past.

We repeat that there is going to Miniature pins were awarded as have a full comprehension of the African feeling of rhythm but also an original power of creation and expression. She is an exponent of all the beauties and qualities of her race. SURPRISE PROGRAM Last Sunday evening, September 10, and, Mrs. Allen Blaisdell of the International House, University of California, presented her in a surprise program to the students of the International House and invited guests numbering 430. The guests and students enjoyed supper in the Great Hall at 6 p.m., whpn "The Mnstpr Plavpr hv T)nn.

follows: to John Gravatti, Tender be lots of fun for the 2500 people or with exceptional success. Subjects to be covered 'Include health in camp foot! to-Bill Brennan, First Class: to more who are expected to attend A bit of chitchat about Cubs in general shows that Pack 64 is to have a new Cubmastcr, Mr. Hitchcock, who is now under training. Melvlri Athey of Pack 1, San Lean-dro, is leaving for Reno, where he will live in the future. The pack is looking for a new Cubmaster.

Cub packs may make arrange ment; ior swimming privileges at the Oakland City Club Plunge, 14th and Alice Streets. The rate for packs is 25 cents each Cub, and 35 cents for individuals. Arrangements can be made through AI Kallunki, City Club Hotel Plunge, Glencourt 6682. This offer is open any day or night except Sunday. and on the trail, camp sanitation, Charles Struthers, Eagle.

run a bus from the end of the Park Boulevard carllne to the Dimond Camp gate. Hours will be from 10 It is regretfully announced that Fifteen service stars were awarded Cub Bob Simon of Pack 17 passed gaiety witn nrearms, inspection oi public meeting places, traffic safety, a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 as follows: Curtis Ash, Stuart Batty, Earl Bcttcncourt, Eugene p.m.

So it won't be half as hard to 1 were held last week. home safety and a number of kin dred topics. Berkeley-Albany Division. Work Day at Camp Berkeley: Scouters of the Berkeley-Contra Costa Area Council will engage in a work day at Camp Berkeley the overnight camp of the Council, located at the end of Arlington Avenue, on Saturday, September 16. Camp Director Irving B.

Water-bury will jlirect the various projects. One of the main jobs is to put roofing on the new bathhouse. Troop Organization: The Troop Organization Committee will meet Thursday evening, September 21, at the local Scout headquarter, 20H8 Allston Way, to review the following units for registration: Cub Pack No. Troops 2, 7 and 25; and Sea Scout Ships 44, 51 and 52. Eagle Scout of Awards: Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Allen Coe of Troop 45, in Albany, will be awarded the Eagle Badge at an Eagle Court of Awards on Thursday evening, September 21, at the Albany High School.

The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. and is open to the public cil President W. B. Herms will preside at the court. DmI UM, tanlnln AmA important event, the Inform ar, is already under way.

This week men who have been selected as leaders bar, was recited by Samantha Hern derson. HAZARDS OF COAL MINING ARE DESCRIBED BY UNCLE RAY ti ine conclusion or me supper Blaisdell introduced Miss Abaline in ue courses nave oeen taxing their training routine under Dr. William Odell. Patrol leaden and tectlon instructors have been going ever the lessons and Instructions to FAR BELOW EARTH'S SURFACE Fires, Cave-ins and Deadly Gas Among Perils Faced Underground Lockhart, student, who addressed the audience. She used for her theme Lngston Hughes poem, "The Negro Speaks of Rivers," which says, "My souh has grown deep like the river." She emphasized the poem's im- plication's the spiritual strivings, passions and struggles which ae combined in the Negro's soul.

be given at that time. The Informer, one of the outstand- ing events of the Scouters' year, will be held November 1 to 8, inclusive, at the Oakland School Administration Building, Bill Maring will have rhnrtfa ftf th piMirtta fn Prtnrtlrtlai -Coal mining is a dangerous Job. of ScoutmastershlD. while Elements EaclPyear it takes the lives of hundreds of men. Going into deep holes, they labor to bring, forth the fuel so widely used in Industry, and neve know when a Serious ac of Scoutmastership (Parts 1 and 2) will be under the direction of Stan Xerley.

Bill Lindsay will direct the course In Troop Committee instruction. In addition, there will be the usual courses in first aid, safety first and signaling, under Bill Roblson; mapping, with Fred Allis in charge, and several others. cident will take place. ito. kv tjrJ A j.

(i V. c. -v Coal is employed for steam loco motives and for many ocean liners, It is burned to heat houses, being more widely used for furnaces than A new course in ceremonials and oil br gas, dramatics will be given, with Law ton Harris at teacher. He has had a wide experience in this work, and The men who mine coal do not set out to be heroes. They simply want to cam a living.

They do what they can to keep free of danger, but are brave when the the Instruction is being given to TRIBUNE CALENDAR TONIGHT Tribune radio broadcast over KLX. Philosophers Open Forum, 1 p.m., Central Trade School, 11th nd Jefferson Streets. Dinner dance, 6:30 p.m., Athens Club. TOMORROW Tribune radio broadcast over KLX. IIP.

Verse-Wrlttng Class, 7:18 p.m.. Technical High School, 42nd Street and Broadway. Mills College Community Forum, 8 p.m., Science Hall. Mills College. Lecture, p.m..

Brother Leo. "Dreams of Fair Women," Lady of Lourds Mothers Club, Women's City Club. CLUBS TONIGHT MossWood Chess and Checker Club, 1:30 p.m., Mosswood Playground. Philosophers Club. 2 n.m..

11th nrt meet a wide-spread demand. STRIFE OF CIVILIZATION "It suggests the strife of a civilization of the Dark Continent," the speaker continued. "Tonight we are primarily concerned with the contributions of the Afro-Americans which have been woven into cultural patterns of the New World, "There is no. true American music except the tantalizing sweet melodies of the slave. There is no true American standard.

American folklores are Indian and Africao-The rhythmic cry the slavfiy stands today as a most beautiful experience" ILLUSTRATED DANCE An illustrated lecture was given by John Harvey Furbay on Thursday, with illustrations 'in natural color and synchronized electrical recordings depicting life in Liberia. The lecturer (as did Maudelle) showed how girls at a certain age are taken into the forest by the older women and taught all the duties of wifehood. When this instruction is complete the girls are brought back to the village, and in ceremonial dance they must show what they have learned. Doctor Furbay, author, scientist and explorer, discussed all classes of Liberian peoples. He believes that time comes to try to save fellow Altogether, the largest Scoutcr registration at any Informer is indicated by the advance Interest workers.

FEAR DEADLY GASES shown in the event, WEEK ENDS AT CAMP 1. Coal mining today is very different from' what it was a century ago. Children do not labor in the long, dark tunnels. 'The work is done by men, and up-to-date mines have taken many safety measures. There are elevators, or "cages," In which the workers go down into the mine Just because the Fall is here in' Choke damp and fire damp are gases which they fear.

There may also come a fire or a cave-in, with tons and tons of rock falling down. earnest, with a few showers of rain having fallen this week, is no reason and come up again at the end of the day. Hours are shorter. Public laws and safety efforts why you Scouts cannot look forward made by mine owners have brought to week ends at Camp Dimond. Dean gains in the past 40 years.

The death rate has been cut but dan Xetchum of Troop 124 has been ap pointed camp director for all week Huge cloud of amok from test explosion made at "experimental mine" near Pittsburgh by U.S. Bureau of Mine entry, with smoke pouring from it may be seen at right. ger is still there, all too much of it. end camping. More than 100 Scouts Franklin Streets.

were on. hand over September 9 and Some idea of the dangers of coal TOMORROW Builders Exchange Cluh. nnnn TTni 10 and engaged id many activities. mining may be gained from the writings of Joseph Husband. Shortly The final swims were well patron St.

Mark. Electric Club, 12:10 p.m.. Women's City Club. into the mine. Soon we saw smoke.

It grew thicker and thicker. lzed, an attendance of 60 boys, and men being marked up for the final "In a few moments we beheld a High Twelve Club, 12:10 p.m., Hotel Colt. swim on Saturday. American Lesion Service Club, 12:10 after graduating from Harvard, he went into a mine and spent a year there to learn how coal is obtained by actually working. Here is his account in shortened form, of certain events at the mine: blazing wooden door, and around the walls, on either side the coal was glowing red.

Ketchum has outlined a full weekly p.m.. jimens ciuo. Kiwanla Club. 12:15 n.m. MnUi program including crait snop, na inn ton.

the country will develop into a civil- ized Nation if present progress con -tinues. The scientist found the interior of Liberia primitive and undeveloped but Monrovia well developed. -t, "Several men ran back to get a ture den, advancement and evening Rockrldge Voters Forum, 8 p.m., Clare- motor and the" water carts. By the activities such as games, camp "It was six o'clock in the evening. mom junior nmn scnooi.

West Oakland Boosters Club, 8 n.m A minet usincj a modern Coal "Cutter; witli which he cut away pieces of coal iL from a lai-g layer, or jfJT" 7ki electric machine is a great ad vance on tht old PicKaxe SrrS A' modern type Op It jfils I SaMy Lamp Metal -II I Si 4wU 6auie Prevent any sHLmsss 7w.i? 'JM -xPlosiv fls reach. SSI lug the flame. 'Ires, movies and forth. Scouts and rnost of the day-shift had left time the carts had come down the track the fire lined the walls like Prescott School, 10th and Campbell Streets. Ladies' Auxiliary.

OAklanH TjAam Kn the mine. Out in some of the far ataylng overnight must be accom panied.by an adult Scouter or i an open furnace. headings, a few men remained, fin B.K.T., p.m.. nth and Franklin 'For a time it seemed ait if we qualified J.A.S.M. in case an adult streets ishing their day's work.

Down in Radio Service Association of Northern cannot attend, below the smoke, several miners ran to them and dragged them away." Finding here was no hope of putting out -the fire, the group turned and went back to the entry. They ran not only to save themselves but also to save others. They knew the fire1 would spread far and wide in the mine, which had 88 miles of -tunnels, and they feared for the lives of men who had not come up the hoist. Going into another efitry, the pit boss and several others went down to lower levels to spread warning. They at last rounded up all the missing miners, and came up the hoist.

Later the entries to the mine were blocked up and sealed as well as possible. The object was to keep fresh air from taking in oxygen to feed the flames. A hole 412 feet deep was drilled and a pipeline was connected to send a steady stream of water into the mine. Even so, the fire lasted more than two weeks, California. 8 p.m., 829 Harrison Street.

the motor-pits, a dozen men were fjxing one of the big locomotives. The absence of the regular camp Manzanita Improvement club, fl n.m.. Mantanita School Auditorium. oinciais, wno are attending the an were holding our own, but suddenly Tom Cox, who was holding the nozzle of the fire hose, sank to his knees. A moment later, four other men caught their hands to their necks and fell beside him.

From the' TRACKMAN GAVE WARNING Program Outlined By Martinez Scouts MARTINEZ, Sept. Fall program for Martinez Boy Scoufc troops was mapped this week as the Martinez District Boy Scout Boarf met at the call of Dr. M. N. Walling general chairman.

It was the group's T.N.R.P. 6LUBS nual meeting of the National Boy Scout Council, will in no way halt "Old. Man Davis, the scale master. folded his day's report, and was walking down the track when a local Scout activities. For instance, bird hikes will be held as usual trackman came running toward him, 200 yards of wall now burning, 'so-called 'white damp' had sprung and had overcome the men closest to the Instead of the genial "Bugs" Calrr, these hikes will be under the direc snouting.

"Come over this way! I 2. in the lower light of this picture, our arast "snows a safety lamo. I first meeting since June and was think I smell fire in the 'C This is used to guard miners from "fire damp," a gas likely to explode, tion of the equally genial and- well- 'Half a dozen of us. waiting for 'It was now. a question of life or Modern safety lamps are based on the invention made by a famous informed Frank Mathews of Troop Englishman, Sir Humphry Davy, in 1816.

It would be hard to figure the hoist, jumped up and followed them. At the' 'C entry, we all ieavurea Dy reports of. Summer camp activities. Present were Al Susini, E. W.

Buxton, Arthur French, Newall Woo, Fred Kaiser, Charles Laird. death. The fire was fast marching toward the men who had fallen. Bending low to catch the "Clean, air now many thousands of lives they have saved. caught the smell, and followed it Hi ana Basil Powers, of Troop 84.

Date and places for the hikes, all ofwhich start at 8 a.m., include: September 18, Mountain View Cemetery, main gate and Piedmont Ave- Jim Jory, Leslie Harper, George Grimm, Ed Evans, Roger Bales, R. N. Cutts, Clifford Ball. Al Bover PIGS CLEARED GARBAGE FROM R. Y.

STREETS TONIGHT Mass Meeting. 2:30 p.m.. Sixth and Seventh District Townsend Clubs, Technical High School, 42nd Street aaid Broadway. TOMORROW Harrison Townsend Club, No. 13, p.m.', 12th and Alice Streets.

Bay Bridge Townsend Club, No. 20, 8 p.m., 37th Street and Telegraph Avenue. Alameda Townsend Club, No. 1, 8 P.m.. Pythian Hall.

1508 Oak Street. Allendale Townsend Club, No. 23, 8 p.m., Allendale School, 2720 Pennlman Avenue. Brethren Townsend Club, No. 6, 8 p.m., Brethren Church, 40th Avenue and San Juan Street.

Dewey- Townsend Club, No. 12, p.m.. 3263 East 14th Street. Melrose Townsend Club. No.

2. 8 p.m.. Library Building, 48th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Lockwood Townsend Club, No. 38.

8 p.m., Lockwood School, 68th Avenue and East 14th Street. San Lorenzo Townsend Club, No. 1, 8 p.m.. Ashland School. Richmond Townsend Club, No.

1, 8 p.m.. Brotherhood Hall. 257 Fifth Street. Coneo'rd Townsend Club. No.

1, 8 p.m.. CoHcord Farm Bureau Livermore Townsend Club, No. 1, 8 p.m., City Library. and Bill Limber. Delegates Elected CONCORD, Sept.

16. Mayor What would people think If some' one let loose a number of pigs in the streets of New York City? I eats the meat is likely to become infested. Tljis is the reason for laws in force in some places to require the cooking of all garbage Louis Pedrizzetti and Dr. L. L.

Martin are planning to represent Concord at the forthcoming conven am sure it would seem very foolish in these, days of motor traffic. Yet there was a time when New nue; September 24, tennis court, end College Avenue; September' 30, Du-rant Park, 98th Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The Oakland City Dub plunge has reopened for Scouts, with special rates being offered if arrangements are mads in advance. Examinations can be taken at any time for First-Class Swimming and Life Saving. Scouts should call Al Kaliunki, Glencourt 6682, at the City Club Hotel, 14th and Alice Streets.

Rates are 29 cents, with suit and towel, for troops; 35 cents for individuals. Another popular activity is offered in rdllerskating. Bert Griffin oro-prietor of Rollerland, at 841 1 Telegraph Avenue, and Junior Roller-land, Grand "Avenue and Webster Street announces that special arrangements can be made for use of his- premises. At Rollerland Scouts tion of the California League of Municipalities in Oakland September 18-21. from the local City Council may York's streets had many pigs in them.

That was in the early his tory of the city. There was even a law to make streets. The garbage is sold to farmers, and they put it in' pigpens. Farmers pay several million dollars each year for the garbage they feed to pigs. It is cheaper, in some cases, to feed the garbage than to buy corn or' other food.

Yet the farmerjjpes not find garbage a good bargain in every way. people sometimes toss cigarets or cigar in it, and if the pigs eat tobacco by mistake they are likely to become sick, Broken glass may be mixed with the garbage and, if gobbled up by hungry hogs. Is likely to dp damage. It has been learned that garbage-fed stock are more likely to fall victims to cholera than grain-fed stock. the owners of pigs let them run loose, instead of keeping them penned up all.

the while. The idea was to give old New York a "garbage before it is served to swine. A more up-to-date way of getting rid of garbage is to send it to a disposal plant. Some cities and villages burn their garbage, and in that way make an end of it. Quite a number of cities have plants in which garbage is dried or cooked.

Whether cooked or dried, it is made to yield fat and other things of value. The fat obtained in (his way Is used in making certain kinds ofi soap and candles. The other products are employed chiefly on farms, to give richness to the soil and make it bear better crops. disposal" system. Since the pigs would eat almost anything, it was found that they OAKLAND AREA COUNCIL CALENDAR Sept.

20 Civic and Pafhf inding merit, badge -examination, city halL 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 Cub picnic, Camp Dimond, Friends and parents invited. Sept. 24 Bird hike, U.C.

Campus, end of College Avenue line. 8 a.m. Sept. 25 Short term camping course. Camp Dimond, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 30 to Oct. 1 Short-term camping course, Bonita Park. Sept. 30 Bird hike, Durant Pajk, 98th Avenue and Mountain Boulevard, 8 a.m.

Oct. 10 Photo contest ends. served rather well in cleaning u.p the streets. Sbme of the garbage, 3. Some mines are fitted With electric lights, and also have electric -however, did not suit the pigs, and may skate on Saturday from 9:30 a.m.

until noon for 15 cents, and from 6:30 to 8:30 at night for 25 cents. At Junior Rollerland Scouts may skate on any night for 25 cents. If 50 or more wish to have the rink power tp move the coal carts. Mules have kept their place in other mines, however, and in Great Britain "pit ponies" are common. The pit pony wears thick pieces of leather about his head tq guard him frdm pieces of coal or rock which may fall from the ceiling.

Some ponies are stabled thousand feet below ground, and seldom, if ever, see daylight A worse thing about feeding of garbage is the danger of passing trichina worms to the swine. Government tests have proved that scraps of raw meat often the worms, and that a pig which was left to rot, which wasn't a good thing for public health.l Today some cities still use pigs to clean up their garbage, but they do not let the animaia roam the Oct 18 Health and safety course opens. Ethel Moore MemoriaL Nov. 1-8 Annual Infprmar. Plan to attend one of these courses..