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The Washington times., 1938-07-22
HEALTH POLICY
TO Be DRAFTED
F 0 R CONGRESS-
Definite Plans Formed
As Farley Closes

A national health program will
be submitted to the next session
of Congress, it was announced to-
day, following close of the Ma
tional Health Conference, called
by President Roosevelt to discuss
all phases of the problem.
Senator Robert F. Wagner Cd
of New York, today was the first
member of Congress to pledge his
aid in formulation of such a pro-
gram.
WAGNER'S WIRE
In telegram to Miss Josephine
Roche, chairman of the confer
ence, Senator Wagner said:
THE health of the people is
obviously a major concern of
government. We have too long
delayed the necessary first steps
in developing measures to cope
with perhaps the most import
ant single cause of economic
security"
G. o. P. TO ACT
The Republican party today
moved to adopt similar course
of action. DR.. Glenn Frank, chair
man of the Republican program
committee, announced the ques-
ton of adequate medical care"
will be discussed at a meeting to
be held next month.
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

day after all expenses are paid,
especially a business that employs
a small army Of people in the pro-
motion Of such conservative items
as health, education and thrift.
Another Durham organization,
the Mechanics and Farmers Bank,
also in the million dollar bracket,
has shown gains in resources OF
$4,000 during the last ten years.
In 1897 this banks resources
wero around 100000. Today, at
ter seven years of depression. tha
resources are ST, 100000.
We have noted that most of the
larger Negro enterprises, when
they reach a certain respectable
figure, they cen to stay around
that poit. Not so the Durham en-
terprises. Sometimes we may spec
ulate on what causes Durham err
terprises to continue to win.
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
BY Daniel I. Mcnamara

THE songwriter uses no text
L books except the unwritten
volumes of experience. He doesn't
dash off his lyrics In inspired mo-
ments. Struggle and sweat with
meter and rhyme perspiration.
not inspiration make for sue
,cessful songwriting. Believe this on
the authority of no less a person
age of the songwriting fraternity
than Edgar Leslie. for thirty years
one of the most successful of his
profession. and for many years a
leading member OF the Board of Di-
rectors of the American Society of
Composers. Authors and Publishers.
Leslie had written many popular
song parodies for dialect comedians,
thirty years ago. when he created
his original smash hit, I'm a Yid-
Usher Cowboy" He followed this
quickly by a collaboration with Irv-
ing Berlin -"Sadie Salome, Go
Home" These two numbers def
nitely established him as an up-and-
,eoming author Of popular song.
Hits multiplied. Get Out and Get
Dnder." when Grown Up Ladies
Act Like Babies" America. / Love
You" California and You" ooh.
What a Pal Was Mary" and "Dirty
Hands. Dirty Face" followed in
quick succession.
: Harry Warren and he wrote by
the River st. Marie" and left 1t.
forgotten. in manuscript form. for
eight years. II emerged from
oblivion to become one Of the great
hits of recent years. Among My
Souvenirs" was written in London
TO the music of "Horatio Nichols"
the composer being in reality a
leading English music publisher.
Lawrence Wright. Leslie has writ.
ten songs with Walter Donaldson,
Jimmy Monaco and many others.
Recently he teamed with an old
Music Features .
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
SO BANDS, 800 MARCHING AND
DRILL UNITS

Over 100000 Baltimoreans and
spectators from al parts of the
country lined the streets, and wit
messed a parade which took some
six hours to pass a given point.
Some so bands, over 300 marching
and drill units kept the throng in
one cheer after another, as the
years most brilliant ~fraternal dis
play was launched. Brilliantly
plumed drum majors, guadily dres-
sed and beautiful girls; briskly
stepping Juniors boJs and girls;
nattily attired bands units, helm
eted DICTIONARIES, high stepping
policemen; swift riding motorcy-
Gle patrols; dainty stepping horse
back units; hot swing bands, and
a final touch being added by the
loveliest of Negro Womanhood,
ensconced on huge floats, gave a
grand touch of golor, as the An
TERED Herds marched for Finley
and old Baltimore, which for 20
years had not seen the Elks.
Welcoming the Grand Lodge to
the State of Maryland Governor
Nice told of having appointed for
the first time in history, Negro
policemen in his state, and told
his audience hat he did it mot
to gain the affection of the Ne
groes Of Maryland, but because I
felt that it was the best way to
detect crime among the Negro
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

cher sang beautifully in our con
cert Saturday night. She and the
black man who served on the pro-
gram seem to have been the stars
from all comments.
There is also another Negro pas
senger on his way he says, to
Egypt and Palestine. His profess
sion I do not know, but from the
crowd who came to see him off,
he is master Of some church or
some "club''.
From the ships library I pick
ed up Joan of Ark" her life story
by Milton Waldman, as interest
ing a thing as | have ever read.
Before | left New York the Me-
dical Bureau aiding Spanish Gov
eminent with medical supplies
asked me to go to Spain. I shall
go, if they get the permit from
tho state department and cablt it
to me If only | had time, | would
go to Egypt this trip, but hat
must be done in the futrue; if
possible, I must soon visit Africa
in its most interesting parts. Life
| $50 short and there is so much
to do.
Today many of us attended SER
vices of the English church in the
great auditorium in the middle of
this ship. 1t is really a great audi
forum. The captain led us through
the prayers and chants, and the
others incantations. Ceremonially
"civilized man" is far from the
Savage" Blu tnot essentially.
Quite a number of times I've been
to France, but | may see more of
it this time-more than paris"
It's cold today: | have on a win
ter suit and will use a winter
overeoat when | go out, this 18th
day of August. No use for mohair
and Palm Beach clothes here. II
was a bit warmish as we crossed
the Gulf streams. When you
come to Europe, north of the Med
iterranean countries, bring real
clothes.
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
BISHOP GREGG FLIES TO
CONFERENCE

Chicago, Sept. 8 tANP)-Bisbop
J. A. Gregg of the AME church ar
rived here by United Airlines
plano enroute to his conference
in Ontario. Canada. On the day tho
conference was scheduled to open
the Bishop had been forced to de-
lay his arrival in order that he
might attend the funeral Of Rev
r. II. Hackley, pastor of st. Paul,
Des Moines, Iowa, one of the we'll
known ministers of the church and
2 friend of many years. In order
to arrive for the second day Of the
conference he was forced to take
his first plane ride. The Bishop
reported the experience as delight
full, being particularly enthusiastic
over a view of the sunset above
the clouds, a sight which he says
he will never forget.
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

ties and fight critics. This makes
his achievement rebound to the
credit of the whole Negro group.
Jake Powell
While the Negro press has been
telling its readers al along that
it is Indispensable to racial pro-
gress and should, therefore, re-
eeive more support, the recent
Jake Powell incident serves to ill
ustrate just how powerful and how
important is this medium a mould
group and puglic sentiment. Jake
Powell, q Yankee ballplayer made
a prejudice remark about the race
over the radio. The white could not
and did not take up the issue be-
cause (they were thankful to say)
1t did not originate with them. So
the Negro press was the only
gency to take up the cudgels in
behalf of the group. Just how we'll
this agency did the job of protest
was proved by Jake Powell him
self visiting Negro newspaper Of
fees and signing an abjectly apo
logetic statement b~eseeching color
ed folks to forgive" Our own
view is that there are some things
you might forget but cannot for
give. Jake Powell's remark is one.
Incidentally, Negroes now see
quite clearly just what their press
can do for them. In this case.
neither politics. nor the Church,
nor the interracialists could help.
Through no other agency but the
press could such pressure have
been brought to. bear with such
salutary results for the whole
group. Stand by your newspapers!
Recession Profits
While most people are talking
of their losses, it is encouraging
to note that one Negro enterprise,
N. c. Mutual Life, had income of
over a million dollars in the first
half year, and that It had $f25, 900
left in profits after all expenses
were paid. The profit item repre-
sents nearly $1,000 per day for
each working day of the priod
covered. 1t is a rare thing, indeed
to find a Negro business that is
making a net profit of $1,000 per
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
NEW YORK TO %CHERBOURGE'
FRANCE
BY WILLIAM PICKENS
(fOr AMP

1.-THE QUEEN MARY" is a
huge institutionrlige a great
city square packed with, say $500
people. Cd just imagine the EN-
pire State Building being pushed
over the ocean at the rate of 35
miles an hour.
The ship had just finished a re-
cord run from Cherbourg to New
York in 3 days and q hours, and
as | write we are about to do the
West-East record of all time in 4
days and an hour Of two. We are
now not more than 3 hours from
Cherbourg,-having passed early
in the afternoon the Sicily Islands
and the Southernmost part of the
island of Great Britain.
The trip has been easy, pleasant
and u~neventful, so far. The wea-
Their has been fine. There was
some rain the third day and some
heavy, dewey fog on Saturday.
There arc a few colored passen-
gers: President and Mrs. Sanford,
of Langston university, of Okla
homa; one of their teachers; a
professor of Institute, W. Va. col
lege, leader of their party; 8
Huntington teacher; and a Balti-
more teacher.
Miss Tillman, the Langston tea
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

people. Certainly Negro policemen
would be much better to correct
the criminal traits of their own
people than white policemen" Gov.
Nice told his audience that he ia
vored equalization of salaries of
school teachers in his state, as
we'll as elsewhere, ''for," sal dhe,
Negro teachers have to meet the
same requirements of deucation be-
fore they are allowed to teach, and
that being SO, why shouldn't they
draw the same salaries? ?" "When
I go back into office this unfair
and unconstitutional law shall be
wiped off the baaks," he stated as
the crowds cheered and gave him
an ovation.
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
THE GRAND l.

Addressing the Grand Lodge,
and making his annual report, Nh.
Wilson gave a list of new lodges
set up since the last session at
Cleveland, mad gave a ~naccounting
Of his office, expenses, etc, and
reported a decided increase in the
wealth, and size of the Grand
Lodge. Five mortgages were burn
prior to the present grand lodge.
ed during the month of August,
These mortgages totaled the cash
sum of 100000.
Following the report Of the
Grand Exalted Ruler, DR.. Hudson
j. Oliver, of New York took the
ploor, and motioned that the rules
b. suspended, and that the Grand
Secretary, James e. Kelly, be au-
throized to cast one ballot for the
reelection of Mr.. Wilson as Grand
Exalted Ruler. Admist a pandemo-
NOUS display, and with a tremen-
dous ovation, Mr.. Wilson was once
again swept into the office he has
filled since 1922. DIR. divers mo-
ton was seconded by Hobson ].
Reynolds, exalted ruler of Chris
Perry Lodge, of Philadelphia, and
a member of the Pennsylvania le-
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

gislature.
Shortly after this a delegation
of ladies, representing the Grand
Temple and headed by the just re-
elected Grand Daughter Ruler,
Mrs. Abbie M. Johnson, of Phila-
delphia, presented Mr.. Wilson with
new COLD gold collar. The gift
was presented by Miss Ella G.
Berry, past grand daughter ru-
LEI.
The Grand Lodge sessions in
1899 will be held in New York
City, in 1889, as the Nightly
Monarch Lodge headed by DR..
Hudson ]. 0lived big strongest for
il.
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
Three Crowns

The New York Herald Tribune
has f~acetiously asked in IN editor
ial what has become of the theory
of Nordic Supremacy since Henry
Armstrong captured his third
world boxing title? This third
crown-all three are featherweight
welterweight, and lightweight
makes Henry master of all men
between 124 and 145 pounds.
While We are no boxing enthu-
siast, We view the sport as too
debasing-we are pround of Henry
conquests' since by his fistic
prowess he has made boxing his
tory. Never before has n man
held SO many titles. Henry won his
laurels with the unstinted appro-
val of the highest sports authori-
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
Caluln's
Digest
By FLOYD j. CALVIN
(Listed by EDITOR AND
PUBLISHER)
Presidential Politics

We recall quite wildly that one
of the arguments advanced by
some Negroes against the candi-
dacy of Governor Roosevelt of
New York for the President was
that while the candidate himself
might be all right, it would be
the same old Democratic party
which he might lead to victory and
once he got in office, his hands
would be tied by the conservative
members of the party. This meant
that if Roosevelt became President
he would not be able to carry out
a progressive program because of
the obstructionists in his own
party, and it meant also that his
liberality toward the Negro citizen
would likewise be curtailed.
What a different story today!
President Roosevelt has shown
that he does not lack the courage,
nor the initiative to launch a pro-
gram which requires the making
over of his own party. He has pur-
posely gone out and asked the vo-
ters in the Democratic primaries
to defeat certain obstructionists
within his own ranks, and has
asked that men be sent to Wash
ington as members of the Congress
who are more broad, more liberal
and more progressive in their
views. What more could We want
in a party leader or a President
at this time?
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

and the entire grand lodeg cabinet
Of GER. Wilson was again re-
turned to office despite the rumor-
ed opposition of Roy S. Bond,
grand esteemed loyal knight. BY
Joseph James, ia, of Daytona
Beach, Fla.
The Tuesday street parade, most
spectacular since 1927, was the
highlight of the greatest conven-
ton in Elk history, and one of
the most harmonious.
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

friend, Joseph Burke. popular song
composer. Six times in two years
their creations have led the country
in popularity. I'm a Little Gypsy
Tea Room" "On Treasure Island"
"A Little Bit Independent" Moon
Over Miami" Robins and Roses
and 1T Looks Like Rain in Cherry
Blossom Lane reveal the magic
touch of this gifted pair. "At a Per.
fume Counter is one of their latest
Songs For Youth
Leslie has evolved a practical
philosophy of songwriting. He be-
lieves the songwriter must address
himself to youth. that the song
must carry O simple and direct mes
sage. It should be easy to sing, and
he points out that popular songs
must compete with the movies
that they must paint an attractive
word picture.
Leslie Is a thoroughgoing New
Yorker. His grandparents lived in
Seventy-first Street when 1t was
known as Bloomingdale Road. and
they used to spend their summers
at a cottage in Chelsea Twenty
third Street,. Happily married
twenty-one years. he now lives In a
midtown hotel; usually retires
early.
He follows deep-sea fishing and
golf. and enjoys sea voyages. His
~favorite outdoor sport-as a spec.
tator-is polo. In the writing of
songs he goes into the more mum
dane memories and experiences OF
his life, into things more In touch
with America as IL is to the great
mass. And be writes to please them.
Photo Svndicdte
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10

Baltimore, Sept. 8, (By T. w.
Anderson for ANP)-With tradi-
tional pomp and pageantry and
o~ratorical acclaim, highlPighted by
welcome addresses by Maryl:nd's
Governor Nice and Baltimore's
Mayor Jackson, colored by a spec
tacular, three hour parade through
iam-packed streets, of cheering
spectators and featured by the re-
election for his 18th consecutive
year, of ]. Finley Wilson as Grand
Exalted Ruler, the 39th annual
conclave, IB0E of w. ended in a
blaze of glory here last Saturday
night. Fourteen special trains and
800 buses brought the delegates
here from all sections of the coun-
try.
Mrs. Abbie M. Johnson was also
reelected grand daughter ruler
The Omaha guide., 1938-09-10
ELES CLOSE 18th ANNUAL
CONVENTION IN BLAZE
OF GLORY

J. Finley Wilson Re- Iected Grand
Exalted Ruler, Starts 18th Year
As Head of Order. Mrs. NJ. john
son Again Chosen Grand Daughter
Raler..Over 100000 View Color
full, Three Hour Parade-Gover-
nor Nice w lc0mes Elk Herd.
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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1938-07-22
BLUEFIELD STATE WILL
SPONSOR TWO DAY EDU-
CATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Bluefield State Teachers Col
lege, in cooperation with the
State Department of Education
and the Civic League of Blue
field, will sponsor a two-day
Educationa Symposium. T h e
conference will convene Sunday
afternoon, j July 81, at 4:3O in
the administration building and
will continue through August /.
The final meeting will be a mass
Meeting at the Mt. Zion Baptist
church at 800 PM.
This conferene will be center
ed around t h e part education
should play in directing our re-
ligious, social and economic
life. The first session will be a
panel discussion. The second
session will be given over to
forum discussions on the status
of crime, the family and social
agencies with night aid in cor
recting the present conditions.
The third session will deal with
the economic status of the Negro
with special emphasis on the
status of the Negro in industry
of the state and his plare among
skilled laborers. The closing
session will be featured by a re-
ror of the Finding Committee
and an address by one of our
national characters.
George Brown On Vacation
George Brown, Kimba!l. who
IS known as "the picked chicken"
is on his vacation in Washington,
Atlantic City and in the north
eastern part of the country.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1938-07-22

! Morrell and Jean to get married
this fall or next spring, but |
WAS somewhat surprised when
learned that Ella Margcretta,
our daughter, and Paul Nay had
also decided to get married. Ella
Margoretta is planning to at
tend Wesleyan college this year.
We were rather expecting her
to attend until she would gradu-
ate but they have decided it is
best for them to establish a
home at this time.
We are glad for the confidence
we have in Paul Nay for we be
lieVe that they are well matched
and that they will have a happy
home on the farm. We believe
that our daughter has the talent
that would make it possible for
her to have a very successful
career but her ideals and her
dreams call for a home on the
farm, and after all can there be
any nobler dreams than that of
motherhood?
Many people who are living a
superficial life tend to sheer at
the dreams and visions of noble
fatherhood and motherhood. but
believe me | cannot conceive of
any JOY quite like the JOY and
satisfaction h at comes to
fathers and mothers whose chill
dren are developing normally as
they take their place in the great
plan the Creator has for nor
NAL human beings. 1t is indeed
quite a reflection on our greedy
civilization that so many young
people are finding it impossible
to live up to their best dreams
q in accordance with Gods plans
and purposes for them.
/ am grateful to God for the
love our children have for the
country and we are glad that 2
of them are going to be at home
here in the Good Hope communi-
ty. Some day after more years
OF active service Mrs. Rapking
and | hope to come back here to
be at home in a cottage and to
listen to the birds and watch the
flowers blossom as we enjoy
the comradeship of our children
and communion with nature and
our Creator.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1938-07-22

There is note CT sadness
and also of gladness in my sou
as l write this message to you
Sadness because as | look Out
across the lawn of our home
here at Lost Greek toward the
lilly pond | feel that this home
will never be quite the same to
me anymore.
Tomorrow, Mrs. Rapking and
will go to Philadelphia to look
for q home or place to live. 1t
seems advisable to look for an
apartment for we could not af-
ford to rent a home like this in
Philadelphia. In fact, money
cannot purchase the memories
that cluster about our home
here.
To me it is almost heart
breaking to move from a 105 acre
farm into an apartment in big
city. We will miss hearing the
birds sing at the break of new
day and in the evening as the
shades of night fall about us "a
midst the noise and confusion
in the city, we will miss watch
ing the shrubbery wave in the
breeze, and enjoying THE fra
GRANGE of the flowers & growing
things while watching silvery
rays of the moon steal across the
sky as the Creator sets the stars
to twinkling in the sky.
There is a note of gladness in
my soul for our son, Morrell, and
his sweetheart established a
home yesterday, and this week
end will be at home here in our
home. | am glad since a kind
providence has so ordered our
lives that Mrs. Rapking and I
are to live in some other place
and that our son and his wife
have decide to be at home here
on our farm. This was the girl
hood h o m e of Morrell's wifes
mother and we welcome her to
our inner circle and to our
home. We believe that they
will have a happy home and my
prayer is that this h O m e will
mean as much to them as it has
to us. Then, too, we will look for
ward to spending a few days
with them from time to time.
We were rather expecting
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KELLY MILLER SAYS

Continued from Page One)
OF his second term, he doubtless
would have been nominated and
elected for a third term, with
commission from the people to
bring the United States into the
League OF Nations. Never be-
fore in the history of American
politics had the continuance in
office for a third term been so
clearly demaded by political,
economic and social conditions.
President Roosevelt has tight
grasp upon foreign as upon our
domestic problems. Should pre-
sent foreborings lead this nation
into war the captaincy must
needs continue in his hands.
For the homely philosophy of
Abraham Lincoln is still good:
Its dangerous to swap horses
IN the middle of the creek"
Franklin d. Roosevelt is the
only American president whose
third term is demanded by the
trend of events. From the pre-
sent posture of political and
economic affairs, it is a safe
venture to predict that if the
presidential election were held
today instead of 1910, Franklin
ID. Roosevelt would be chosen
for a third term by an impress
sive majority comparable with
that which he received for his
first and second terms. But who
dares predict what changes the
two intervening years may bring
forth?
SO far the co!ored voters are
largely concerned they are as
largely in favor of Roosevelt's
reelection as they were in 1882
and 1886.
Kelly Miller.