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Evening star., 1935-04-12

Pass Pass ' pass
Sitting North, opened the blank
ace of spades, and then cast about
for a way of getting my partner on
lead I could see plainly that he held
no club trick, and it was a thousand
to one that he held a top heart
Therefore the burden Of setting the
contract developed on the diamond
suit. Surely it was not too much to
ask that my partner hold the jack of
Diamonds.
underled both the ace and queen.
This is not an outStandingly brilliant
play-it is not even halfway bril-
liant play. but it is one that the aver
age player might avoid for fear of
never getting his precious ace of dia-
monds. Since I held the quick trump
re-entry, that duplicate bugbear both
cred me not a whit.
My partner, realizing my purpose,
signaled with the eight spot Of dia-
monds- Regaining the lead with the
ace of hearts, confidently under
led the ace-queen once more West
was very much annoyed when the
spade return was ruffed.
Mr.. Sims will answer all inquiries on con-
tract that are addressed to this newspaper
with Self-addressed. STAMPED envelope.
Evening star., 1935-04-12

THIS name is taken from the He
brew named David, signifying a
dear or beloved one. The suffix 'son"
was added to distinguish the fathers
name from that of the son in the days
when only Christian names were used.
The surname Davidson is one of
long standing in Wales and from it
many variations have sprung, such as
Davids, Davey, Davis, Davies. Davidge.
The name was also well known in Eng
land and Scotland as far back as the
time of the Norman Conquest.
Evening star., 1935-04-12
How 1t Started
BY JEAN NEWTON.
Beauty Is Skin Deep"

ocduty AS 0h1A OCCP'
T ITERALLY, skin-deep means q
- wound penetrating no deeper
than the epidermis. In its general
application, however, the word usually
makes it's appearance in the proverbial
half-truth, beauty is skin-deep.
This limitation Of pulchritude has
been in the English language for a
number Of centuries.
AS long ago as 1913. we find one
of the characters in "A Wife," by
Overbury, complaining, "All the car
nal beauty of my wife is kin-deep."
In Gentle Shepherd" by Ramsay,
published in l725. we find the apho-
rism: Beauty that is only skin deep
must fade like the gowans (fiowersD
of May"
Perhaps the most cheerful. charita-
bic and optimistic point Of view is
expressed by Spencer in his Essays
ION Personal Beauty published in
1854:
The saying that beauty Is but
skin-deep is but skin-deep saying"
tCopyright la35D
Evening star., 1935-04-12
Vacuum Bottles.

Never put ice directly into your
vacuum bottle. as the ice is very apt
to cause the bottle to break. Make
the iced water in a separate pitcher
and when cold enough pour the water
only into the vacuum bottle.
Evening star., 1935-04-12

at distance. He knew better than to
try to 60 along with her. Polly headed
toward the old house where the strange
Chuck was. She didn't know he was
there, but she guessed that he might
be, for it was from that direction that
Johnny Chuck had come and 1t was
evident to her that he had seen that
Chuck or he wouldn't have been so
jealous.
Sure enough, when Polly came in
sight of that old house there sat q big,
fine looking Chuck on the doorstep.
She pretended not to see him. She
turned and made straight for her own
Evening star., 1935-04-12
ny LILLIAN COX ATHEY.
Y ERE Is the first signal light
user, traffic light policeman

Y " ERE Is the first signal light
user, traffic light policeman
of the air, user of parking
L i light and the originator Of
the flash light! These are
only q few of the interesting facts
known of the lightning bug, that Is
not a fly or a bug. but beetle.
Few people have not seen these
Jewels of the night as they wend their
way over the meadows, fields and
marshes. to say nothing of the way
they brighten the dark aisles of the
gloomy woods. Yet how few know
that the male freely carries yellow
light and that he signals to the
charming firefly maiden, who modestly
answers from ambush? Did you know
that the signals have been counted
and that it is known they are answered
Evening star., 1935-04-12
My Neishbor Says

Gladiolus planted in four inches
of soil grow better than when
planted in soil six or eight inches
deep.
One quart Of boiling water,
three tablespoons Of linseed oil
and one tablespoon Of turpentine
mixed together and applied to
hardwood floors with a wooden
cloth will remove all the dust and
dirt that has accumulated on
them.
If beef loaf is scared in hot
bacon drippings before baking in
the oven 1t will not become dry.
French chalk rubbed over a
grease spot on wallpaper and al
lowed to remain overnight will
remove spot.
Yellow cream cheese, spread
on buttered waters and Drowned
in a moderate oven, make very
good accompaniment, to serve
with appetizers, soups or salads.
An electric fan will help to
dry paint and remove odor from
room that has been newly
painted.
Copyright 1889
Evening star., 1935-04-12

Mr. Sims will answer all inquiries on con-
tract that are addressed to this newspaper
with Self-addressed. STAMPED envelope.
Evening star., 1935-04-12
Contract
BY p. HAL SIMS.
No Risk Involved.

Mr.. Sims is universally acclaimed the
greatest liping contract and auction
player. He ,Uds captain OF the renowned
"Four Horsemen" team, notD disbdnded,
and has won "a national champion
ships since 1924 These articles are
based on the Sims system, tChtch
includes the one-oDer-one principle.
Which the Sims group OF players ,cas
the first to employ and develop.
~ YER since I gave you that stern
admonition the other day
about leaping in with aces
IL when small card is led
toward q doubleton king in the
dummy, I promised myself a fitting
example to illustrate either the disad-
vantages of so doing or the advantages
Of ducking. After mentally running
over the hands that I played in a
local duplicate the other night. found
myself sidetracked by the following:
The bidding:
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-13
THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY
FORUM

AS Sunday, Dec. Is, is the last
meeting before the Christmas holi-
days, an appropriate program has
been planned for the Sunday
Forum. Mrs. Minerva Totten, well
known elocutionist, will give sew
eral readings. ''The Musical Notes"
which is composed of the following
members: Misses Dorothy Pitman,
Ruth Pitman, Leah Pitman, Mary
Turner, Dorothy Early, and Mrs.
Helen Smith, will render several
selections. The children of Phyllis
Wheatley House will also sing
some Christmas Carols.
Don't forget the Minneapolis
Sunday Forum: December Is at
the Phyllis Wheatley House.
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woMAN's AUXILIARY NOTES

WOMAN'S AUXILIARY NOTES
The Woman's Auxiliary of the
Twin City Urban League met on
last Thursday at the H. Q. Brown
Community House. Business of i'm
portance was transacted.
The Auxiliary will assist the
Santa Club in dressing dolls and
asserting the toys which are to be
given to less fortunate children for
Christmas.
The next meeting VIII be held at
the home of Mrs. Chas. w. Wash
ington, wife of the executive sec
rotary, $50 Fuller Ave-, at 8 p. m,
Thursday, Dec. 10. All members
and friends are urged to be present,
as an excellent program will be
rendered.
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Fraternal Head
Dies Suddenly
WAS PROMINENT MASON

George johnson, one of the best
known of Minnesota Masons, died
at the General hospital Monday
after a weeks illness following a
nervous breakdown. Funeral serv-
ices were held Thursday at the Neal
Funeral Home. Father A. HI.
Lealtad conducted the services. In
terment was in the Lakewood ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Johnson was 40 years old,
born in st. Charles, Mo-, he came
to Minneapolis when few months
old where he had since lived. For
many years he had been a promi-
nent figure in Masonic circles, and
at the time Of his death was past
grand master of the Minnesota
Jurisdiction. His collapse was
most sudden and his passing was
entirely unexpected. He is sur
vived by his mother, Mrs. Ella
Johnson, two sisters, Viola Johnson,
and Mrs. Chester johnson, num-
Der of close relatives and many
friends throughout the State. The
family home is at 23O7 Sixth Ave
nue. North.
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Grand jury
ExOnerates DIR.
w. I'D. Brown

John Butler, known to many as
c sharpe. a musician and one time
radio entertainer, was fatally
wounded Monday by the physician
who was called in to attend Buffers
wife when the husband had severe
ly cut her with a knife. While
threatening the physician with this
same knife, Butler received the
bullet which shortly thereafter
ended his life. DR.. w. ID. Brown
was the physician. He was ex-
onerated by the Hennepin County
Grand Jury as soon as his state
ment was heard.
In a statement to this paper DR..
Brown said that early Monday
morning call came to him at his
home, 608 E. 14th St., from Mrs.
Aggie Thomas, living at SIP 18th
Avenue South, stating that one of
her roomers, Mrs. Louise Butler,
had been hurt and asking him to
come at once. He went there inn
mediately and found the woman
and her husband quarreling, the
wife bleeding from a cut inflicted
by the man. The Infatuated hus-
band cursing, ordered the doctor
from the house, cutting a wide
cash in his overcoat ere he could
get through the door. Backing
through the driveway DIR. Brown
sought to awe the pursuer by draw
ing his gun. This failing and unable
to reach his car standing at the
curb before the house, the doctor
fired one shot in the air as he
thought.
Butler turned and ran behind the
house and out of sight. Believing
he had frightened the man, the
doctor returned to the house and
attended to the wounded woman.
Returning home he found an
emergency call, which he answered;
followed a visit to his office, then
drove to the station to report the
attempted assault. He learned for
the first time the fatal effect of his
shot and was held for investigation.
The following day he appeared be-
fore the Grand Jury. After hear
ing his story the jury voted ''no
bill' without debate and he was
freed. DIR. Browns legal advisers
were Miss L. o. Smith and Harry
L. Scott.
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FATHER C. ]. KEEFE SPEAKS
TO ELITE CLUB

Father C. J. Keefe of st. Peter
Claver Church was the speaker at
the last regular meeting of the
Elite Club. Speaking on "Dis-
advantages of the Negro" Father
Keefe impressively outlined a
method for Negro youth to over
come the obstacles of race dis
elimination. Young Negroes, the
serious young priest advised, should
get all the education possible and
try to attain wide cultural back
ground-for in the future the white
race will have to recognize better
trained Negro and accept him in
preference to a poorer trained
white.
The speaker stressed profess
sional training and progressive or
ganization for Negroes as the only
way to make themselves really
powerful in the national scene.
After the talk Miss Hazel War
ricks, hostess, served a delightful
luncheon. This was followed by a
business session. Collections of
Christmas funds, previously ac-
knowledged, 1864. This week $500.
Total $23.14. Drive ends Deem
Der 81.
A bridge party was given We'd
nesday, December IL, by the Ster-
ling Club auxiliary, of which Mrs.
Earl Harris is president, and Mrs.
George Mundell, chairman. The at
tendance was estimated at between
$50 and It's. Everyone had a good
time.
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ATTEND DULUTH FUNERAL

Four cars of Minneapolis Daugh-
ter Elks motored to Duluth Tues
day morning of this week to be
present at funeral rites for Mrs,
Luther Dawson, a member of the
Order. Among those taking the
trip were: Mrs. Helen Jackson,
daughter ruler, Minnehaha Temple,
No. 129, Mesdames Helen Woods,
Lillian Anderson, Rebeque Force,
Jennie Johnson and Mamie Crow
der. -
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boys below the woodcraft age are
taught drawing and soap carving.
Miss Benefit Cason assists Mr..
Patrick with the drawing class.
This class also listens to Uncle
Remus stories which are told by
Mr.. Patrick.
Miss Gladys Harris has COM
pleted her dramatic schedule. On
Thursdays from A to 6 p. M, and
on Saturdays from 7:30 to $3.50
p. m, the young people 16 and IT
years of age will meet. Adults
from II to 20 years will meet Mon
days and Thursdays from 7:30 to
$50 p. m. Senior adults over 20
will meet Sundays from 600 to
500. This class is preparing a
Christmas pageant which will be
given December 20 at s p. m.
Mrs. Corum's discussion group
has started to hold meetings every
Monday night at 8 p. m.
Have you heard that on Tuesday
at 1880 p. m, and on Friday at
2 p. m, we crochet and knit?
Miss Cason is teaching a hand
craft class.
Join now and make your own
Christmas gifts.
Thursday evening, December 5,
at Halle @. Brown House, the
Union Fraternal Benevolent Asso-
citation observed its twenty-fifth
anniversary. Music was furnished
by Mrs. Freida Harris and her
splendid orchestra, and a piano
selection by Miss Revoida Smith.
Miss Smith is young pianist with
a bright and promising future. In
her own inimitable and charming
manner, Mrs. Eva Carr gave sew
eral readings while the audience
listened spell-bound. Clad in silver
gray with matching slippers, Mrs.
Mabel Brown, president, gave a
clear and concise history of the
order. Rev. H. M. Marbley, guest
speaker, gave an address, which
was full of inspiration and encour-
agement. At the conclusion of the
program guests were seated around
a prettily appointed table, cleaning
with silver flowers and candles, and
were served delicious repast. We
thank everyone who helped to make
this affair a success.
The Jas. w. Johnson Literary
Club met at the home of Mrs. Clotte
Harris, Thursday at 2:S0 p. m.
After the business was over and
plans made for the Clubs Christ
mas party, Mrs. Louise Hargrave
.gave an interesting review on the
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Mrs. Beatty, sister of Mrs. Francis,
interfered with the discharge of
her duties. After the business ses-
sion, luncheon was enjoyed by the
men and women of the organiza-
ton. The men devoted much of
their time to discussion of the vari-
GUS problems which constantly arise
in the course of the days work.
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THESE BABIES WILL DO
their part to help their little
brothers and sisters Of the race
in war ravaged Ethiopia. They
are entrants in a baby show and
health clinic. plans for which
win be completed soon by the
Wayman Home Circle Of st.
Peters African Methodist Epis-
eopal church. A double entry,
Edna May and Matte Dale
Shaw, twins. are at the top. Be
low, left, is Mary Kate Breed
love, the peek-a-booer. In the
center is Lawrence Hammond,
and at the right Is Leonora Dill
Ion.
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$500 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
DAILY IN BUS DEPOT

On an average day, information
clerks in the Union Bus Depot in
Chicago answer $500 telephoned
questions regarding rates, sched>
ules. routes, tours, etc. These ques-
lions OF the bus-traveling public are
handled by specially trained girls
seated at an eight-position order
table recently installed by the nli-
nols Bell Telephone Company.
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CLUB COMMENT
By The Editor

4HSTS COuiu De no mOr0 r1u1Cu-
lous spectacle than a man walking
the street crying hunger with a
loaf of bread under his arm. It's
a sight not actually seen, but the
oretically, it is done every day.
One could scarcely believe that
man would be so engaged and not
know that he had with him the
source of relief. But it is true that
many who do the self same thing
do not realize that the solution of
their difficulties lies just that close
at hand.
It has been the constant endeavor
of this writer to convince the
colored people of these Twin Cities
that this example exactly de-
scribes the economic situation in
which they find themselves. We
are ever aware that we need and
must have work if we are to meet
the needs of daily living. We are
equally aware of the fact that jobs
grow daily more scarce. The buy
ing power we possess if properly
applied would create more work
and to that extent relieve our eco
nomic want.
Even i'm these times of depres-
sion the 10000 of the group in the
Twin Cities, spend in year $780,
600. Even though much of this sum
in late years comes through relief
sources, it is still true that all this
money is used by or for our people.
It's our loaf of bread and we carry
it under our arms, seemingly with
out the realization that its proper
use would assuage our economic
hunger.
But not all Of US are thus be-
wildered. In st. Paul a group Of
forward looking young men have
formed themselves into an organi-
cation, the st. Paul Com. Civic
Club, to meet this very issue. They
want to know why the educated and
prepared young people of the group
are given no opportunity. They
are finding, and will continue to
find, that the careless spending Of
the group income is largely re-
sponsible. Their efforts will be di-
rected toward inducing citizens Of
st. Paul to patronize more largely
those firms who recognize the value
of their buying power in giving en-
ployment to the members of the
group. To succeed they must have
cooperation of the intelligent
people of st. Paul. These young
men viii extend their organization
and it's work to Minneapolis hoping
for support by its citizens also.
1t is needful only to walk the
streets of either city and look into
the many stores where hundreds
and thousands of our dollars 60
annually, finding them bare Of
Negro help, to emphasize the absO-
lutte necessity of massing our spend
ing to overcome a condition that
grows more and more critical.
Let's eat the loaf of bread we
carry under our arm before we cry
hunger.
The St. Paul Community Civic
Club is asking every young man
and old man to meet with them
Monday night, December 16, at
Pioneer Hall at 8 p. m. o'clock
charm
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An average Of sixteen or more
telephone calls q month In made by
every person in the United States,
as compared with one q month for
the Inhabitants Of the rest Of the
world.
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Long distance telephone service
has been inaugurated In China be-
tween Lanchow and Ningshsia City,
the provincial capitals Of Kansu and
Ningshsia.
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life of Jas. w. Johnson, which was
greatly enjoyed by all. At the
close of the meeting the hostess
served a delicious lunch.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-13
HOWARD ALUMNI TO MEET

All members of the Howard Uni
versity Alumni Association are
urged to attend a meeting of the
Association Wednesday evening,
Dec. 18th, at Phyllis Wheatley
House, promptly at 8 p. m.
C. E. Rucker,
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AUXILIARY DINNER

Twenty-Five members of the
Phyllis Wheatley Auxiliary met at
the regular monthly meeting Tues
day, December 10, dined from the
luncheon provided by the commit
tee, sang carols led by Mrs. Blance
o. Mason, listened to reports and
later spent some time in socializ-
ing.
Arrangements were made for the
annual Christmas dinner for the
older citizens of Minneapolis. This
is considered one of the important
events in the auxiliary year. Mrs.
Dora Pipkin is general chairman.
Several committees will assist in
making this the most successful of
the numerous dinners given at the
Christmas season. Miss w. Ger
trude Brown gave a detailed ac-
count of her work with the WPA
under which more of the group
have been given work than in any
previous allotment. Those present
were invited to join with the
Phyllis Wheatley Glee Club and
other house auxiliaries in singing
carols on the Phyllis grounds on
Christmas Eve.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-13

The average number Of shares held
by American Telephone and Tele-
graph Company stockholders IL
twenty-eight.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1935-12-13

Forty-four per cent Of the worlds
telephones are now dial instruments.
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KAPPAs HOLD ELECTION

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity met
at the home of Dunbar Gibson, 1852
st. Anthony, Saturday night. The
following officers were elected for
the year: Dunbar Gibson, re-
elected Polemarck, Ellsworth Har-
pole, Vice Polemarck, Warren Girls
som, Keeper of Records, DR.. ]. w.
Crump, Keeper of Exchequer,
Dwight Reed, Strategus, Maceo
Littlejohn, Historian, c. E. Rucker,
Reporter, Leroy Williams, in charge
of Pledges. Several members are
planning to attend the Grand Chap
ter meeting in st. Louis during the
holidays. A most delightful dinner
was enjoyed by everyone. Mr..
Ponder, of Ohio State University
Chapter, was also present as well
as several pledges and prospective
pledges. Next meeting will be held
Dec. 21st.
POSTAL ALLIANCE MEETS
The North Star branch of the
Postal Alliance, and its Auxiliary,
met Wednesday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. C. Jones, 1921 Aldrich
Avenue South.
The resignation of the president
of the Auxiliary, Mrs. D. r.
Francis, was accepted after it was
learned that the serious illness of
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Facts About the Telephone

''Moshimoshi" is the Japanese
equivalent for Hello"
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Temporary Chairman
FIRST BOXING SHOW

The Twentieth Century Club,
composed of 90 well known Mime
apolitans, will sponsor the first all
colored boxing show in this section.
It will be given at Phyllis Wheatley
Saturday, December ID, at 1880
d. m.
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HALLE Q. BROWN NOTES

The Y's Owl Girl Reserves held
a cabinet meeting Monday, Dec. 8,
at the community house. The fol-
lowing program was decided upon:
Dec. 20, club Christmas party; Dec.
q, trip to Crispus Attacks home;
Jan. 8, speaker on etiquette, and
on Jan. 2, they will hold a Ma, Pa,
and Me affair.
Last Saturday nine members of
the Junior Dramatic Club visited
the st. Paul Institute. Mrs. Hall
will teach piano lessons, for the
young people from $3.50 to 6 on
Mondays, for the adult class from
$3.50 to 6 on Fridays and Wednes-
days.
The manual training class which
meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays under the direction of Mr..
Boyde Patrick is doing some very
nice work.
On Tuesday and Thursday ii