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Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
CITY URBAN
LEAGUE BANQUET


The Urban League held its aririual
banquet Thursday, March IL. at the
University of Minnesota Union, This
banquet, together with the Phyllis
Wheatley and the Halle Q. Brown
annual affairs, rank as the feature
events of the year Ill the Twin Ci-
ties. 1t Is through these meetings
that we secure an over view OF the
constructive work and progress OF
these social agencies year after year.
Their endeayors are to be greatly
appreciated by the citizens OF Min
neapolis and st. Paul. and every one
should make a special effort to con-
tribute to Che growth, progress and
success ct these social agencies. =
The banquet was well attended by
citizens OF Both cities. After q oe-
lghtful dinner, those IN attendance
were the recipients OF q very en-
tightening program
DE-: DAVID Neisofs pastor OF the
iymouth congregational church
gave a powerful address describing
the social and economic conditions
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
WISH TO LOCATE MOTHER

Mrs: Francis Cloud, 1916 North
Twenty-fifth street, Omaha, Nebras-
ka and Mrs. Thelma Wilkerson, 300
Fifth avenue, Council Bluffs. Iowa,
are attempting to locate their moth
-, Mrs. NJ White. When last heard
from HIrs White was residing som
mere here in the Twin Cities Mr.
White is described as being 81 year,
of age, five feet, two inches in height,
ITO pounds in weight and hair mixed
black and gray. Her place of birth
is given as Gallatin, Missouri.
If Mrs. White is in the Twin Cities,
will you please communicate with
the Minneapolis police department or
get in touch with your daughters.
If you call the Minneapolis Detective
Bureau, ask for Mr.. A. ]. Smith.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
BORDER BRIEFS

Through the individual efforts of
Mrs. Daisy Crombie and Mrs. Josie
Daniels, and with the sincere cooper
alton of the Matrons choir, and the
several guest artists, the city-wide
musical presented at Phyllis Wheat
ley House, Friday, March 5, was
largely attended and was huge
success financially. Heart felt APP
probation was expressed by the audi
ence for the wide variety of num-
bers presented The number of
tickets sold was much larger than
the number represented by the audi
ence. While space will not permit
the naming of each individual, we
take this means of expressing our
sincere appreciation to all who
participated on the program, and
those who gave their earnest sup
port.
While the new church building
will not be wholly completed, we ex-
pect to hold our initial service in
the new Border on Easter Sunday
morning, with the dedication service
being held later. Workmen have
made splendid progress and the new
edifice is rapidly taking definite
form on the corner of Fourth and
Aldrich avenues north.
Our annual church night will be
held in the new building on Wednes-
day, March 80. Officers for the
new conference year will be elected
at this time, and they will be con-
firmed in April before. our annual
conference.
Union Holy Week services, with
Rev. H. w. Bolts of Zion Baptist
Church as the speaker will be held
in the new Border on Thursday,
March IS, at 7:45 p. m.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
BETHESDA NOTES

The monthly members FELLOWSHIP:
social will be held at the church. F'r;
,lay, March 10, at 8 p. m: Mrs. Maud
ranty, chairman, has arranged q
p,endid program: Refreshnieni
will be served:
The Dorcas Missionary Societ!
ill meet Wednesday, March II, a:
he home of Mrs. George Washing
ton, GIG Oak Lake avenue north
Mrs. Betty Houston as hostess. Al
members are requested to be present.
The Mothers Effort Club will NEE,
Friday, March 10, at the home o.
Mrs. Mabel Bell, 2111 Fifth avenu.
south. Mrs. Mabel Bell, president;
Mrs. Bertha Wright, secretary.
The monthly members fellowship
social will be held on Friday, March
10, at the church. The women of
the church will have charge, of the
social as the men had charge Of
the last social. Mrs. P. Neal is gem
eral directress, and Mrs. Maude Can
ty has charge of the program. It
is hoped that every member will
come out and have a wonderful time
of getting together and having bet
ter understanding and family feed
in the church. The women are go
ing to have a very fine program and
plenty of refreshments for all who
come. So get ready for that hour
of fellowship at Bethesda on Friday.
March 10.
The largest attendance Bethesda
has had for several months was out
on last Sunday. Pastor Wadlington
spoke at IL a. m. to crowded house.
Speaking from st. Luke 1871. The
gospel chorus sang with no little
zeal. Rev. S. K. Holland, of Ed
monitor, Alberta, spoke at s p. m.
to still unusually large attendance.
Rev. E. D. Green of Alton, ILL.,,
was the guest preacher at Bethesda
last Sunday night. The speakers
subject was: THE Bad Effect of Tn.
belief" He was the guest of Rev,
and Mrs. w. E. Wadlington over
Sunday night and Monday. Rev
and Mrs. Wadlington with ten other
members of Bethesda were the guests
of the Rev. Dr.. w. B. Riley on Mon
day night, celebrating his fortieth
anniversary as pastor of the First
Baptist church. It was indeed q
very unique occasion as people came
from all parts of the state and the
Twin Cities.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
AND JOHNNY"
PICTURE IN LITE"

New York.-The newly rejuve-
mated Life" now published by the
publishers of Time" and Fortune,
carried the frankie and Johnny"
and "IIuck Finn and Niger jim
murals of Thomas Benton, who was
commissioned by the State Legisla-
ture in 1885 to paint mural history
of the State on the walls of the
lounge in the State House in Jeffer-
son City. Mr.. Benton used a State
House porter known as "Popeye' us
his model for "Nigger JIM" The
murals have drawn nation wide pro-
test from Negroes.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
KHAN AFTER DIVINE IN MARY
LAND

Baltimore, Md.-Father Divine ran
smack up against the color line and
the Ku Klux Khan here last week
when the Khan allegedly sent warn
ing to Divine that he must Dust a
white woman and her three children
from one of his road company
heavens" here, or it would take ac-
ton "at once" It was also stated
the warning had been forwarded to
Attorney General Cummings, and J..
Edgar Hoover, the head Oman. The
Attorney General stated the warn
ing violated no statute under which
he could take action.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
CLUB NOTES

st. James A. M. E. Church Will
ing Workers club met at the home
of Mrs. Dorothy Compton, 528 West
Central avenue. Many members were
present. Those present were Mes
danes Alma Freeman, Lillian Ecu,
Leila Smith, Bernice Duke, Ruth
Carroll, Luetta White, Geraldine
Scroggins, Geraldine Reesby, Dorothy
Blainey, Devonaugh Coleman, Gene
We've Ballard, Byrdie Jones, Josie
MCGEE, Reverend and Mrs. w. E.
Guy. AlSA there were two new
members added to our club enroll
ment. They were Mrs. Ruth Blakey
and Miss LOWE Joseph. Mrs. Doro-
thy Compton, hostess.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
~ Of the
American Legion

While taking my post prandial
stroll the other evening, I fell into
a casual conversation with a nom
legionnaire; he asked me if it was
true that Baker Post was hanging
on the ropes.
1 informed the gentleman that l
had been with old man Baker Post
during several distressing periods o;
his hectic career, that we had seen
him rise to heights as an inspiration,
had seen him in his hours of deep
disappointment, had seen him fight
bravely against almost overwhelming
odds, that we had even witnessed his
lapSing into a state of coma that
was nearly mistaken for death, but
never had we seen old man Baker
Post hanging on the ropes.
He wills to live that he may fight;
by his philosophy he will not die,
because he has nothing to die for.
His other reason to exist is that his
women folk shame him so he must
needs live; that he might gain re-
venge.
T afterward tried to find out just
who started this fantastic thing
about ropes, etc. The men about
town did not seem to know. The
brain trust was silent, so, knowing
the old man as I do, always coltisn
when the verdict is returned that lie
is ready for the rocking chair, I
would not be surprised to see him
add nickels worth to the CONVEX
sation, in that Easter parade.
Veterans who survive the storm
for two more years may be buried
in their Arlington, here in the Twin
Cities.
1t is understood that land has been
condemned, and plans are under wa,
for the establishment of National
Cemetery here. The nearest at pres
ent being at Keokuk, Iowa.
There is something about active
service men of all times that makes
them desire, when tents are folded
forever, the comradeship in sleep, or
men they marched with.
The establishment of cemeteries
tho, is caused by necessity. 1t leads
to the sober thought, that practically
all veterans of the world war are
now past forty, that each year has
seen it's thousands pass. Age now
gill begin to ally itself with weak
nesses induced by old rigors and
step the number up.
1 sometimes think that the organ
ization of last mans clubs, the sim
cere devotion to their organizations,
is bouyant and romantic gesture
by those who dimly see, not so far
ahead, those darkened portals where
the column of squads gives way to
single file, and oblivion.
-Peery.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
St. Paul Church News

The choir OF Zion Presbyterian
church and Welcome hall will pre-
sent an oratorio, "Olivet To Cal
vary" Palm Sunday, March 81 at
7:30 p. m. at the Zion Presbyterian
church, Harrington and st. Anthony
streets. This is the story simply,
but reverently told of Jesus entry
into the Holy City and the events
of that last week. Soloist one.
Soprano: Mrs. Boyde Patriah and
Mrs. Geraldine Scroggins; contralto.
Mrs Arlee Billiard; tenor and bari
tone, Messrs Reuben and Jerry Har-
graves. The choir is under the di-
rection of Miss M. M. Gibson.
The public is invited.
A number of Pilgrim Baptist
church members were invited to at
tend the fortieth anniversary of DR..
Riley at the First Baptist church of
Minneapolis, which will be held Palm
II y, March 81.
Ts4 members invited are Rev. L.
Harris and wife, Misses Jack
Black, Laura Wiley, Myrtle Oliver,
Mrs. Martin, Messrs. Grant Bush,
and Harry Ballard.
Pilgrim B. Y. P. u. is invited to
the First Baptist Church of st. Paul
Sunday, March Is. They will take
charge of the B. Y. P. U. program
hour.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
ny. DAHL RtaSfEsfBEhs
RAS DESTA

New York.-Ras Desta Deinta, re;
ported executed in Ethiopia Curing
the recent GRAHAM uprising. was re-
membered for his 1893 visit to WASH
ington by the publication of His
photograph viewing tie sights Of the
capital with Congressman Sol Bloom
of New York by the New York Dairy
News in its rotogravure section Sum
day. Standing beside the Ras was
Dr.. M. E. Bayen, who went back to
his country and served through the
war as physician to the Emperor,
and who is now back In America
on Special Mission for the Emperor.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
N. Y. GOVERNOR FAvoRS
BILL TO AID RACE

:, Albany, N. Y.--Governor Lehman
wrote James H. Hubert, director of
the New York Urban League in
Harlem last week. that he favors
the Brownwell bill, which aims to
create, a commission to study and
recommend measures to improve con-
ditions among Negroes in the cities
of the state. The Governor said:
II am heartily in favor of improving
the, conditions of the Negro. And l
believe that a study by the proposed
commission should be helpful in fur
nishing to the legislature accurate
data and specific recommendations"
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
CIV. Washington To Resign banLeagueP Post

It is alleged that Mr.. c. w. Wash
ington, Twin City Urban League
secretary, will resign his post here.
Two full time secretaries are pro-
posed for the Twin City branches of
the league. Mr.. Washington when
interviewed was non-commital upon
probable changes in the league set
up in Minneapolis and st. Paul.
The need for a full time secretary
has been definitely felt here for the
past four or five years, and now it
seems that this need is to be supplied
by possible action of the board.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
QUEEN ESTHER TEMPLE IN
ALL~-STAR TABLEAU

On Friday evening. April is, at 8
p. m. Queen Esther Temple will
with a tableau at the Phyl-
lis Wheatley Settlement House. Pa
irons of the Twin Cities are urged
to come and spend an enjoyable aft
ernoon in song, music and readings.
The title of the tableau is Tableau
vivant Living Pictures).
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENT

Watch this date! April u. Daugh-
ter Elks of the Minnehaha Temple
No. 129 are sponsoring post Easter
ball at Norway hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Rotary's Objects Explained to Convention Delegate!
Radio Interviews
 Bring ployment
Work Found for Eight Persons Who Voiced Their Dif-
 ficuIties Over the Air Waves Novel Plan Lauded

In addition to routine place ment work at the Connecticut State Employment Service office on North Main street, eight persons out of the 25 who have been inter- viewed on a new radio program which is given over Station WATR by the Waterbury office in con- junction with g local firm, have procured jobs during the past two weeks,$it was announced today by Manager Thomas I. Shea. .ss
 The new radio program, beard overs the local station from 10:3O until 10:45 each morning except Saturday and Sunday, is conducted by George Hubbard, senior inter- viewer at the Waterbury office, and consists of interviewing three or four regular applicants taken from the local flies.
 No Names
 No names of the applicants are given over the air but everything else in the regular system of inter- viewing a prospective job seeker is included.
 The program winds up its sec- ond week today and it is expected that it will run for eight more weeks. Recently in the monthly publication of the state department
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
500 Delegates Here ! For Distric Session
 Held At Hotel Elton
Discussions, LuncheOnsS of Committees Fea- lure Day General Snedle ButIer to Give Prin-
 CibaI Address at Dinner Tonight

club: Edwin 3. Gilbert, president New Haven club: Charles w. Pett- eiigill. presidefit Greenwich club: THcinas Wiilitts president saybrook club M
 q siCiub sAdmiilistratio tione-perry W. Bean, secretary Norwalk club; Har- old s. Case secretary Winsted club; Charles A. Newton, secretary Meri- den club; Ralph Wright, secretary East Hartford club.
 +sImpof oftance of an International Mind Gaylord w. Douglass Springfield, Mass.
 Special round table on youth ser- vice Frank ". Barber, Springfield, x Z. ssa. ' General Butler
 Harry c. Post, chairman of regis trRtiOn, said today that there would be more than 600 Rotarians in the city and that the convention would reach Its peak in this respect at to- days, luncheon. So far there has been no definite clue as to waht or gaiiiaation, will win the attendance trophy. The convention will close this evening with dinner at the main ballroom of The Elton. The main feature of this affair vii be R talk by Major General Smedley Butler of philadelphia, retired ofii- .cer of the Q: s. Marine corps. He will talk On Thirty Years in the Marine Corps.
 "A dinned dance at The Elton for inally opened the convention last evening at The Elton with two hundred and fifty Rotarians and Rotary Anhes'r in attendance. Jo- seph St. Louis, secretary to the mayor, welcomed the guests to the city and brief speeches were also made by district governor Morton Hull and Robert Platt, local presi- dent.
 :. Registration
 Yesterday afternoon, when the delegates first began to register for the two-day session, the local WPA band entertained with a concert in the lobby of The Elton. A tea was also. given yesterday afternoon in the, Colonial room for visiting wo- men. Mrs. Charles A. Templeton and Mrs. Robert Platt were hostesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23


 H. Davis, host club chairman pre- siding. The invocation was delivered by Rev Roy Boaz of West Haven with responses by Robert E. Platt local president, and District Gov ernor Morton Hull. A business ses- sion got under way at 2:S0 o'clock this afternoon, presided over by Morton Hull. This session was fea- tpfed with a talk entitled "The Ro- tsfy Foundation" by Harry B Marsh of Springfield, the annual re- port of the district governor and nominations for the office of district governor.
 Committee Reports ..s. ...ss M
 Following this were the reports oi committees for the past year, listed aS follows: ;.
 Credentials Tracy w. Bedding registration Conference secretary George w. Greene; fianance Past governor Paul w. Keise: On-to- Nice Archer R. Simpson; new distirct business Gaylord W. Douglass: Ro- taryl internal tipnal-4R. J., ]. director William J. Cairns. @~, -'''''
 At the discussion this morning the program was listed as follows: q.
 "Rotary,s Four Ohj Roy D McCorkindale. president. Holyoke
 T v X -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
BARBIERI SEEKING \ TITLE TO PROPERTY

Two proceedings toward foreclos- ure were. instituted in the court of common pleas. In the first Donn- chick Barbieri brings action against Onioro Golini, seeking title to prop erty on the south side of Colonial street. In the other, Salvatore Garofalo and others brings suit against Francisco GagAardi and others, with property on the east side of Eastwood avenue involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

of labor the new idea started here in Waterbury was highly praised.
 Answer Questions
 Each morning Mir. Hubbard selects three applicants and asks them at headquarters if they would object to being interviewed over the air. Usually they don't and all questions relevant to age, weight, previous eXpereince, number Of jobs, date of last job, what they are adapted to, and all tn eother querties which fit into an employ nnent office interview are asked of them while on the air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Members of Cast


 Girls-Perry Carey, oDrothy Car roll. Evelyn Ouellette, Rita Doolan. Joan Gilligan, Eileen Lanouette, Hermilea Phalen. Catherine Fitz- patrick. Mary Kelly. Joan Phalen, Theresa Connell. Rosemary Quinn Dorothy Conway, Jule Sullivan Dorothy Danahue, Eileen Fitzpat- rick. Ruth Phalen. Eleanor Lawson Rosemary Day, Catherine Tehan, Deborah Crean. Deborah McMahon, Marie Wall, Rita Paul, Fostena sul- livan, velma Keefe, Anita Kendrick, Flossy Flannisan, Mary Lawson Catherine O'Neill. Estelle Whalen, Irene Morgan, Betty Cunningham Gertrude Murphy. Maureen Delaney Clair Keefe. Theresa Conway.
 Boys Francis Moriarty, Francis Fitzpatrick. Brian quinn, John Carey. Edward Quill. Robert Bevans John Quinn. John Quill, Thomas oAoanner. Leroy Ferguson. Joseph Tobln, Francis Carey, Amadeau Cunha. Joe Berthowin. Jim Lynch George CurIey, Leonard Murphy oeeEse Rhelen,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
F1illies To Celebrate
 Victory In Big City
Champions of Community House League Leave for Three-Day Visit to N. Y.; Minstrel Revue Tonight
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

A three-day trip to New York with all expenses paid, started to- day for the members of the Rev. mond Hillies, champions of the Washington Park Community House Senior league. Nine members of the team, four officers of the league, and two drivers left the c Community house at shortly after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
CUARDSMEN PLAN
 SOCIAL FUNCTION
Company q to Hold First Annual Dinner Dance
 at Elks' Club'F

Company c, 102ad Infantry, will sponsor its first annual dinner dance, Saturday evening, May 1 at the Elks Club, at which, time many former members of the com pany will be guests of honor.
 This will mark the first oppor- tunity for company members to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
CLIFF-HANGER

Bernadine Hayes has been signed by Harry Sherman for the lead op- posite William Boyd in North of the Rio Grande," fifth in the cur- rent Paramount Hopaiong Cassidy series which, is scheduled to go into production next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
RESEARCHER

Victor Merlo, attached to the Ital- ian consulate in Los Angeles; is do- ing research in the flies of Ceoil B. De Mile, producer -director of 'aThe Buccaneerr for two forth coming books on the aesthttic side of the cinema.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

An explanation 6k the fSuE 6b- jects of Rotary, a disct1ssion ok He administrAtio of the gan ttors a talk on the ':Importafc 1sCf the International Mind'' and panek discussion of the special round table and, youth service of Rotary were the four main topics discussed lati this mornings session of the annual Rotary convention at The Elton. S
 Luncheon
 A luncheon session took place At Temple fall thisynoon with Edward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

A class of 100 candidates will re- ceive their degree Nat a reception Of the United Courts of Fnresters in Waterbury to be held at E1ks' hall Sunday afternoon at 2 O'clock. The various lodges to participate in the initiation ceremonies are Court Verdi; Court Mattatuck, Court Martin Hellmann, Court Oregon, Court Richard Wagner, Court Hemingway, Court Welch and Court Champlain. During the ceremonies the court Welch degree
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Minstrel Tonight

Tonight is the night for the pre- sentation of the show Gypsy Hike" by members of the Boy and Girl Scout troops of St. Francis Xavier parish, at the parish hall. The show has been directed by Patrick Wal lace and Miss Betty Sullivan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

team will be featured in drills.
 ;. Of the total number of. new candidates received half are tq-he- come afiiliated with Court Verdi, which leads the Waterbury district. This district incidentally leads Connecticut, and the state is far advanced over others in the re- suit of recent increases in mena- bership. The fact that Court Verdi has been so honored has been shown in a recent stipulation of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Full Weather Report

Boston. April 23--UP)--Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts Fair. probably light to heavy frost tonight. Satur- day fair and slightly warmer.
 Connecticut: Fair and probably light to heavy frost tonight. Satur- day fair and slightly warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
Community Club


 Officers of the washington Park Community club were nar1ed to a committee to prepare the annual Fourth of July celebration at the park, at the regular meeting in the Community house last night. Il was announced thatt he officers will prepare a list of subcommittee members to assist in the arrange mertS. s4..
 Fifteen new members were report ed last night by Chairman John P. Shea of the campaign commit- tee. Preliminary plans were aIo- nounced for 8 dance in the Com- munity house for the benefit of the fife and drum corps, to take place May IA. The committee includes: !: William Began, Patrick Murphy, James Fitzpatrick, Mrs. H. A. Hay den, William Kelly, Martin Tehan, John Dalton, Frank Sturges, Am- prose Ecully, Arthur Frageau. An nouncement was made that the club will sponsor a baseball team in the Public Parks league.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23
aCONTR,ACT

E. Anna May Wong has signed a
 one-picture contract with Para mount, the production to- be made on or about the first Of September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-23

2 o'clock, and will not return until Sunday night.
 The trip has been arranged by Supervisor William D. Shea of the Community house, and he has spored no effort in his purpose to supply the team with suitable re- ward for their victory.
 The group includes: James Glad- ney, manager of the team, William Harnick, coach, John Martin, Al Colgan, Peter Pomponio Joseph Ponponio, Michael Lorusso, Fred Sullivan, Thomas Lacilla and Fred DeBlasio. The officers are: Presi- dent, Joseph Mulcunry; vice presi- dent, William Phelan: secretary Joseph Donahue; and treasurer William Kelly. Also making the trip are William Gaughan and Ike CirtellQ. a. a. ig" "a 4ei~9