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The Arizona gleam., 1937-04-23

the roles played by Stepin Fetchit,
'Bojangles' Robinson, Louise Bea-
vers and Clarence Muse. 81
American democracy depends
upon national appreciation of I'll
types of citizen within our popula-
ton. we need a new type OF film
which will report the Negroes and
other racial groups as having no,
only their share of clowns and un
reliable characters but also large
majority Of Industrious, hard
working and efficient men and VIC
men. It is for this reason that the
formation of Frontier films is &c
me such an important. phenomena
in American life" >
The Hollywood stereotype was
also attacked by Archer Winston,
progressive white writer, in an
article in the New York Post this
week. Mr. Archer particularly
criticised the current March o.
Time " which sh0xvS a Harlem
leaping in frenzied voodoo rites.
The Arizona gleam., 1937-04-23
OuurreI Over
Money 'cIimaxes
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Allen took the money and lost it
in a dice game. After his release
later Saturday night, Nickerson
wanted to collect. the. money and
had ben looking for Allen.
On Monday, the day of the fatal
shooting, Allen came up on Central
avenue and asked some OF his ac-
ouaintances if Nickerson had been
looking for him. When told that
he had, Allen is said to have re-
,,arked that he was going to find
,,in. On Aliens auto seat, ac-
.ording to witnesses, were TWO
guns, a pistol and rifle.
Immediately following the shoot
ing, Allen stopped radio car OF
ficers and surrendered. All tnree
of the youths were friends ana Eao
been running together for some
time. IN Il F:
Police later finding rifle IN
the car of Melvin Nickerson' H.
brother of the slain man, and star
athlete, believe he sought veng-
eance on Allen. j.
The Arizona gleam., 1937-04-23
Granger Attacks
Film Stereotype
Of4Negro

NEW YORK, April -(CNAe--
The Hollywood film stereotype of
the Negro as criminal or clown
was under attack this week with
the announcement of the formation
of new, independent producing
organization to turn out films
that truthfully reflect the life and
drama of contemporary America" !"
The, appearance of the new
group, to be known as Frontier
Films, was hailed by Lester Gran
ger. secretary Of the Workers
Eurean. of the National Urban Lea
gue, in a statement attacking the
traditional characterization of Ne
groes by Hollywood producers. ,
.'One of the greatest handicaps
that the Negro has to face in his
fight for Complete integration into
the American social scene: is the
persistent American stereotype
which portrays him as criminal,
potential or actual or as a stupid,
doltish clowr,".: Mr.. Granger de-
clared. ...No opinion-forning agency
in America does so much to per-
petuate this stereotype RS the
films produced in Hollywood with
The Arizona gleam., 1937-04-23
COUNCIL APPROVES
$4,000 WILMINGTON;
~. c. HOSPITAL

WILMINGTON, N. C.-(C)-At
a joint session of the city and
county commissioners last We'd
nesday morning, unanimous appro-
val of paying $3.50 of the $4,000
cost of colbred hospital was vot-
ed. A local bank is to supply
sss, 600 and $27,o 900 is to come
from the Federal government
White colored citizens appeared be-
fore the board, endorsing the hos
pital.
The Arizona gleam., 1937-04-23
BEAUTY HINTS
BY Nina Temple

A Lemon-Honey Treatment
Wash the face thoroughly and
then smear it over lightly with
honey. Then cut some thin slices
of demon and ley them over the
face where the wrinkles and loose
skin seem to be in need Of tighten
The Arizona gleam., 1937-04-23

ing. Lie down for several hours II
possible while you take this treat
ment. You will notice that the skin
beneath the lemon has frightened
considerably and the whole face
will look years younger.
The Arizona gleam., 1937-04-23
WISE SAYINGS

There is nothing that a strong
faith and an unflinching purpose
may not accomplish. \
He who ceases to be passions
slave, becomes q master builder in
the Temple of Destiny.
He who loves truth, who desires
and seeks wisdom, will be much
alone.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23
HUGHES, JENKINS
HOWE FROM CITADEL
Henderson Youths Making
Fine Record at South
Carolina School

The two Henderson young men who
are members Of the corps of cadets
at The Citadel. the Military College
of South Carolina, are now at thei.
homes for the annual Christmas fur
Tough.
The two local youths at South Car
olina's nationally famous military col
lege are John M. Hughes, Jr., and
James w. (Jack) Jenkins Jr. Hughes,
a senior is a member of the infantry
unit of the Reserve Officers Training
Corps and is an outstanding ethlete,
having excel]ed in boxing and taken
part in football and other sports.
Jenkins, a junior, is one of the out
standing members Of his class. He is
a member of the coast artillery r. 0.
T. c. unit and holds the rank of cadet
first sergeant, the highest for which
a member of his class is eligible. He
is secretary of the Round Table,
honorary literary society, and is one
of the leading members of his class
enthusiastically as we'll as in other
fields. At the end Of each semester
since he has been at The Citadel, Jen-
kins has been awarded "gold stars"
for superior academic attainment.
The Christmas furlough at The
Citadel began at noon last Saturday
and will continue until 500 a. M, Jan
uary 3. Members of the freshman and
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23
Z Temple Bailey

husbands estate would be suff-
Gent for her own needs when she
had no daughter to launch on the
social seas. While I could not feel
sorry for her, I promised myself
that as soon as I knew something
Of my own finances I would make
her an allowance.
Minis mind was not at rest
Il feel positively brutal, Jerry
Mother loves luxury, and I was
her last hope"
had no sympathy to spare.
Perhaps, she'll have time to think
of some of the finer things" I said
with touch Of smugness.
what are the finer things?"
well, the love of money dead
ems peoples souls"
"But one can't be civilized with
out it."
ut depends on what you mean
by civilization, Mimi"
"Oh, having servants to keep
things in order, and dressing for
dinner, and plenty of bathtubs."
We laughed at that. "Some day."
I promised her, "I'll take you into
the mountains, miles away from
bathtubs ar1 dinner gowns, and
I'll teach y u the charms Of the
Wild"
She shook her head. 'I should
love it," she said, ''for a little
while. But we couldn't live like
that always, could we, Jerry?"
1t was towards noon of the next
day that we came to the great
hills which rose higher and higher
as we proceeded on our way
Neither Mimi nor I had ever
been among those western noun
tains, so that our first view Of the
towering battlements of pink sand
stone which guard the valleys gave
us the feelings of entering en-
chanted ground. The man who
drove our car told us the names
OF the various formations, but we
knew them only as magic gate
ways to those higher peaks, silver
topped and touching the sky.
The roads as we left the high
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23

! way were rough and narrow-lit-
tie travelled. We passed through
small settlements which were hud-
dies Of unlovely houses. Here and
there we came upon crude hotels,
where we stopped for meals, find
ing the food, as a rule, well-cooked
and hearty, but served with a lack
of formality which shocked Minis
fastidiousness.
Yet she took it all rather easily.
EFT is like something in book,
Jerry. But am glad our house
will be different"
Looking back upon it, wonder
why doubts did not then assail me.
But they did not. The splendor Of
the hills and of those shining peaks
had woven spell about me; I felt
that I could ride on forever, with
Mimi by my side.
Flowers were everywhere; pale
columbines; faint mauve and
white; harebells, trembling in the
breeze; the exquisite and mystical
Mariposa lily on it's single stalk.
Mimi exclaimed and I stopped the
car and loaded her arms with
them, and felt that not even the
lilies were lovelier than my young
wife in her bridal happiness.
And now the shadows began to
fall on the mountains, the valleys
were dim-but the light stuck in
a golden shaft across the great
peak which lowered ahead Of us.
about half way up that noun
tain is your house," the driver told
us, "there amt a better view any
where" I;
My hand went over Minis. Her
fingers curled themselves about
mine in a quick understanding
clasp. We leaned a little forward,
trying to pierce the gloom. /;
The golden light faded, the
mountain peak grew dark against.
sea of silver sky on which foated
a galleon of rosy cloud. Then the
cloud sailed on, and the sky was
faint amethyst with one breath
less star.
Ito Be COntinued)
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23
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CHAPTER So

MIMI AND were to leave
Denver the next morning for the
ranch. l made arrangements for s
hired car and went up to oul
rooms to find Mimi dressing fol
dinner. l told her about the
cherry orchards-of the bloom of
them. OF the trees dripping red.
Gould anything be more beau
tiful 2" / demanded.
II like it much better than
cows" she said. Il hate to think
that things have to be killed"
We fingered, talking about it.
Then she said, You aren't dressed,
Jerry, and I'm simply ravenous.
Is it romantic to be hungry, dear
est 2"
Fairy princesses can be any
thing" I assured her, land get
away with it,
She was to me, indeed, fairy
princess surrounded as she was at
the moment by belongings which
seemed to my crude, cOuntry-bOy
experience almost too exquisite for
use. There were brushes of silver
and bottles Of crystal, travelling
case of fine leather, delicate laces,
clinging silks and satins, little
shoes which matched her gowns.
On everything, where it could be
engraved or stamped or en-
ibroidered, was peacock's feather.
I had asked her how it happened
that she had chosen it. "One of
my t-grandmothers had pea
cock feathers on her linen and on
her silver. She owned an estate in
France, and there were peacOckS
on the terrace, and she was so
proud that she refused to marry a
member of the royal family be-
cause he had plebeian blood in his
veins.
Il am glad" said to her, that
lyOu are not like that"
''Why?"
"You wouldn't have married
me-.
Perhaps she wasn't in love with
him" her blush was charming.
"You have an air, Jerry, as if
you owned the world" she told
me later, land you are so awfully
lgood-looking. Everybody stares at
you in the dining ROOM"
But it was Mimi who drew their
glances. There was one man who
recognized her and came to our
table. II left st. Louis yesterday"
he said. your elopement is
creating great sensation"
We had seen the papers. And
told him so. Minis manner of
carrying it off was charming. "It
was my fault. I have always
wanted to do something different.
Jerry doesn't like clandestine
things. But it was easier than the
other-bridesmaids and a trous-
seau-and all the rest of it."
He laughed. ANDY Isl in mourn
Ing. saw him just before left.
he was like a thundercloud."
When. the man went on a few
minutes later, neither he nor Mimi
had mentioned Mrs. LIE Brun. But
the paper had said that Minis
mother had treated the matter as
the whim of spoiled child. IT
was, we thought, rather sporting
OF her to put it as she did.
The effect was of there being
no reason why Mimi should have
run away. She might have been
married at home. There would
have been no opposition. was NV
uncie,s heir, and in every way
eligible.
We had told her of my inheri-
lance in a letter which we had
mailed to her on the moment of
departure. It had been a hard
letter to write. We had left her
as it were, stranded on the shores
or her ambitions. Yet the small
income which she had from ho,.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23
SALLIE B. WRIGHT
DIES DURING NIGHT

Sallie B. Wright, wife OF Rev
Roosevelt Wl7igfht, colored minister
died last night at z O'Clock, 1t was
learned today.
She had been a teacher in Vance
county schools for the past ten years
or more.
She is survived by her husband ana
two children.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed Friday afternoon at o'clock at
Brookston Baptist church. near trey
stone. with Rev. James BurcsleI1e' III
charge.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23
JORDAN WILL GIVE
CHRISTMAS BASKETS

Jordan Funeral Home is giving
about twenty baskets containing food
and fruits and the like to some of the
most needy cases among the colored
race at Christmas time. All names
are being furnished through the chur-
ches. Any church, which has not pass
ed in the names, has been asked to
communicate with the establishment
not later than o'clock Friday after
noon.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23
COUNCIL MEETING
ON MONDAY NIGHT

Following the double Christmas holi-
day, the Henderson City Council will
hold it's monthly meeting next Mon
day night. Indications today were
that little would be done other than
the most urgent routine. Holiday So
cial activities will still be under way
at the time and members will likely
not have business on their minds any
more than is necessary.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1937-12-23

varsity football squads, however, were
granted leave a week earlier in re-
cOgnition of their gridiron activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
Waterbury Grand List Hit By Tax Proposals
Manufacturers of State Propose to Take All Machin cry Off Taxable List-$l 3,OOO,OOO Would Come
 Off Local Tax--WOuld Raise All Taxes

Thirteen million dollars worth of machinery in local. factories would be taken off the Waterbury taxable grand list, thereby forcing a raise of two or three mills in the. tax levy, providing bill heard late yesterday afternoon in Hartford before the legislative committee on finance is passed. Attorney Edward J. McDon- aid, of the local corporation coun- sells office appeared for the city of Waterbury and spoke against the measure. Municipal. officials from all over Connecticut registered their opposition. ,s'., .sf
 The Manufacturers Association of Connecticut is sponsoring the bill which would wipe millions and mil lions of dollars worth of factory machinery off the taxable grand lists of the various cities, towns and boroughs of the state.
 Attorney Mcdonald Opposes
 Attorney Mcdonald, along with the other opposition spckesmen, de- clared that the passage of the bill would mean the raising of taxes by the various communities. Spokes- men for the bill argued that two years ago the legislature passed q bill opposing 3 corporation tax cn the factories. It was estimated at that time. 1t was charged, that $l, ,5OO000 would be received by the state from this source. Instead, it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
By 0. L. SULZBERGER
(Copyrlght l937 by Unlted Prcs

Washington, Feb. 26.--CUP)-- President Roosevelt has definitely linked his program for labor legisla- ton with the battle to reorganize the supreme court and will withhold his labor message to congress for at least 6 month, the United Press was informed today. One of his close advisers said the president has discarded suggestions to peg MIRA substitute laws upon such methods as corporation licensing and will ask for 6 new omnibus statute setting minimum wage and maximum hour standards. They have pointed out to him that at least four adverse votes may be expected from the high tribunal on bills resembling MIRA and they have. advised him to couple the labor program with the supreme court changes he has asked.
 It was learned from q scurc. ex- tremely close to MT. Roosevelt that the president plans to withhold his wage and hour message for several weeks iii order to observe progress in the court fight. If congress is still battling over the Judiciary re- organization measure he may then send his message to Capitol Hill and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
President To Make Radio Talk, Perhaps On Court

venting supreme court invalidation of state social and economic laws on the basis of the due process of law" clause of the 14th amendment vied with the retirement bill in com- promise talk. Despite the presi- dents ir1sistence that he will not withdraw from his proposal for court enlargement, foes of his pro- gram confidently predicted that 1t would never be enacted. They claimed from 42 to 46 senate votes. The administration insisted it could muster 50 supporting ballots.
 Senators still uncommitted on the plan-and many democrats support ing it--privately expressed hope that the retirement measure might be the way out of one of the most bit ter congressional controversies oi many years. The Borah proposa met with mixed reception in tht senate, where administration force. were generally cool toward 1t. I received the mild endorsement o most senate liberals, but they ap' peared to consider that it did no go far enough" Generally, thu attitude of the upper chamber mem bers wgs that 1t was not objection able but that 1t failed to solve thu problem at which the presiden aimed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
Labor Legislation Linked With Supreme Court Test

ask that the necessary legislation be introduced. It was also learned that the message will deal exclusively with working conditions and will not mention regulation of business. Any attempt to revive MIRA codes for the control of industry is ex- pected to be made in @ separate bill, according to present indications.
 The presidents request will be based upon the co-ordinated results of study by three gr0ups of advis- CTS now drawing Up tentative wage and hour measures. It was learned that the president feels the supreme court reorganization plan and the wage. and hour program are esserl- italy "one and the same" and that it is advisable to withhold the lat- ter until the judiciary changes are effected. On this basis, many of the measures now before congress, iil- cluding the O'Mahoney licensing bill, would be abandoned to their own fate" The principal groups now working on wage and hour bills are those headed by Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins and Major George L.. Berry. co-ordinator for industrial cooperation, and Secre- tary of Commerce Daniel c. Roper's business advisory council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
SIX OFFICIALS
 TO FACE TRIAL

Somerset, Pa, Feb. 26--lUP)-- Six public ofiicials will be brought to trial one at q time charged with beating to death the aged father of a Vale professor of history.
 One man. State Policeman Stacey Gunderman--was convicted of sec ond degree murder for his part in the third degree slaying of Frank c. Monaghan. hotel proprietor in the bertilion room of the courthouse at Unicntown last September. He faces a sentence of 10 to 20 years Imprisonment.
 Attorney General Charles J. Mar giotti. acting as special prosecutor, will announce today which one of the six will be tried first.
 F'ayette County Attorney James A. Reilly: his assistant. Harryq Byrne: County Detective Wilbert Minerd; Deputy Sheriff Jack Ham; State Trooper Anthony Sanute and Union town night Police Chief Charles Malik await trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
Waukegan Plants Were EDacuated-- --Groton Co.
 Turns D0lun Strikers
EDWARD KEEGAN,
 ORCANIST, DIES
Well-KnOwn Among Musi= cal Circles of City; Had
 Many Friends

J. Edward Keegan, well known organist and musician of the city, died this morning at his home 76 East Main street after a brief ill., ness. MT. Keegan had been associa- ted as orgonist for St Thomas church for 25 years, having retired a few years ago Since that time he has devoted time to the teaching of music to private pupils. Many times during the past few years he has substituted at the various churches of the city in the absence of the church organist.
 Host of Friends
 Although of a retiring nature, MT. Keegan had a host of friends and acquaintances throughout the city He was active in musical circles and was an ardent supporter of the promotion of interest in music among the youth of the city. He was native of this city. the son of Patrick H and Bridget Newman Keegan, pioneer Irish Catholic resi- dents.
 MT. Keegan had numerous friends among the parishionerS of St. Thomas parish where his associa- tions had been for the greater part of his life. He was held in high es- teem by the many members of the choir whose voice he had trained A Continued on Page 6J
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
By JOE ALEX MORRIS Limited Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, Feb. 26.-CUP)- President Roosevelt said today he would make nationwide "fire-side" radio talk the night of March g on the state of the nation--a speech expected to touch on his judiciary reorganization plan. Mrs. Roosevelt did not state specifically that his fireside chat would concern his juri- cial plan. However, the time of the address coincides with the opening of public senate judiciary commit tee hearings on the proposal. The plans for the talk were revealed as debate was expected to start in the senate today on bill, already passed by the house, providing for voluntary retirement at full pay of supreme court justices reaching the age of 70.
 The voluntary retirement bill if regarded in some quarters as a pos sible method of easing the pressure for the presidents more sweeping plan. This would follow, 1t was be. lieyed. if some supreme court jus tices should take advantage of the bills provisions to retire. A proposal by Sen. William E. Borah. F.. Ida. for q constitutional amendment pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
|FARNSWORTH IS GIVEN SENTENCE
Former Naval Officer Was Handed Four to Twelve
 Years in Prison

Washington, Feb. 26 - (U.P0 - John S. Farnsworth, former United States naval officer. was sentenced by Justice James M. Proctor today to serve not less than four and not more than twelve years in prison for conspiracy to communicate Amer ican naval information to Japan.
 Sentence was passed after the former navy lieutenant commander failed in his elevnth hour attempt to prevent sentencing through a motion for arrest of judgment.
 His attorney. Richard Tedrow. withdrew the motion when court convened today. It was made after Justice James M. Proctor overruled Farnsworth's request that he be per- mitted to change his original plea to one of mot guilty" and stand trial on the charges.
 His First Plea
 Farnsworth first pleaded "nolo contendere, thereby in effect ad- mitting the truth of the govern ment's charges although not tech- nically pleading guilty. He asked permission to change the plea to not guilty on the grounds that he was subjected to "heavy pressure" be- cause he consented to make teh nolo contendere plea.
 Farnsworth. once dapper navy lieutenant commander who moved ill highest social circles in Wash ington-andl who later was cash tered" out of the ravy-stood quiet- ly before the bench while Justice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-26
GOVERNOR QUINN GIVES ANSWER

Q . { 2 sa
 Providence, R. l., Feb. ,26--(U,P.) ) ---Governor Robert E. Quinn had promised today to protect both the workers and the employers in their rights" ;n the strike at West War wick's Perennial Print and Dye Works.
 Informed the New England c. I. O. council would send legal counsel and workers to, aid the strikers ",inless Rhode Island authorities take prompt action to prevent po- flee from interfering with peaceful picketing,' Quinn said:
 ,''Isii take care of Rhode Island" /"
 Quinn assigned Labor Commis- sioner Thomas F. McMahon, former international president of the Uni- ted Textile Workers of America, to investigate strikers charges. t