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The Washington times., 1938-06-16
SCHOOL EXERCISES

Graduating exercises of the
colored night high school, main.
tanned at Cardozo High School
building, will be held tonight at
1886 o'clock at Armstrong High
School auditorium. Col. West A.
Hamilton, of the Board of Educa.
ton, will preside. s.AaAM
The Washington times., 1938-06-16
FILIPINos TO DANCE

The Filipino Athletic Associa.
tion will hold a dance at the
Shoreham Friday night to raise
funds for athletes going to Chi,
cago to compete with Filipinos of
that city.
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
Page Seven

Ozark Rapture and which will open
on Broadway, October 8. According to
advance reports, this film contains
some interesting records Of the lives Of
African pygmies and Il race of giants
never before filmed.
This latter tribe of 10000 are de-
scribed as living high in the mountains
and their average height is seven feet
and they are superbly proportional.
The women are as tall as the men but
they are seldom seen, being kept invio-
late from the gazes of man. The only
women, allowed to appear in public are
relatives of the giant king and the
Queen Mother. These stately people,
say the explorers, are not Negroes, l. e..
they are not black, but have a copper
color much the same as the America
Indians. They have civilization of their
own but the whites who visited them
were unable to learn from whence they
came and how they reached their pre-
oClio iOlllCldllu III Illc WlcIQly UedQJlIuA
African mountains.
These people would make an in
teresting subject for historical re-
search. An expedition under one of the
Negro educational institutions, such as
Howard or Fisk, we believe would be
able to live among these people for a
time and learn much of their back
ground habits, etc. For hundreds of
years, whites have tried to understand
the colored races of Africa but have
failed. We think that American Ne
groes would be more successful if for
no other reason than they have a kin
ship of race.
There are still many mysteries of
Africa not yet revealed to civilization.
Historians of the race in this country
would do well to study the Dark Con-
tinent and its people in order to have
descendants of those people in the new
world realize their heritage.
New York Age
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
BUY RS

Seventy five years after enamel
patton Negro insurance companies can
be proud of the contribution which
they have made in the economic devel-
opment of the race. Negro insurance
had its beginning in the fraternal as
~sociations after the Civil War. Within
the last twenty years their services
have caused them to be regarded by
home owners business men and the
sick as financial reservoirs from which
funds flow in times of stress.
There are forty nine companies
owned and operated by Colored people
in the United States. These companies
reported nearly $34O 100000 worth of
insurance in force with admitted assets
of savings fnr their policy holders of
about $21, 0 100000. These companies
employ v e 5000 men and woman, a.
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15

"ANOTHER HOME GOES UP IN
SMOKE"

Powerful forces are at work 10
save homes according to w. E. Malta
lieu. General Manager of the National
Board of Fire Underwriters, 80 John
St. New York, as expressed IN the
foreword of an attractive new booklet,
"Another Home Goes up in Smoke"
Just issued by that organization. Ihese
forces represent the combined engln-
eering skill and the active interest OF
tn outstanding fire protection authorl-
ties in the country and this new BOOK
let has been issued as a part OF the
campaign to inspect every home IN
America by uniformed firemen during
Fire Prevention Week this year. 1t is
designed to arouse public interest IN
making household inspections.
It's pages are Illuminated with
drawings and graphs to flag the atten-
ton of people who might not otherwise
be interested in this subject. A mini
mum of copy is used, yet each set OF
opposite pages points a definite lesson
in fire prevention, and even the casual
reader should carry away a desire TO
cooperate in safety measures. The book
let is free in reasonable quantities, or
at cost for large orders.
In addition, many thousands OF
National Board Fire Prevention Week
posters have already been distributed
to railroads and steamship lines for
posting in stations and shops and on
piers in October. Other materials In
clude stickers, Fire Prevention Week
speeches, puzzles, playlets, booklets and
inspection blanks.
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
oOo
NEGRO HISTORY

1t seems to us that our Sunday
Schools miss a good opportunity to be
of service in not giving over a least
part of the weekly lesson and by not
holding occasional essay contest on
this subject.
AS important as religious educat-
ion is, we believe that the study of
Negro history is also of vital impor-
lance and since it cannot be made part
of the curriculum of the public schools
where many other racial groups are
taught, the church should take it up.
The excuse for the Negro church as a
segregated organization, is hat it does
more than just teach religion-that it
teaches religion and its history as it
relates to the race. A part of this teach
ing should, we believe, deal with the
achievements of those of this group
along religious and secular lines in
much the same way as is practiced at
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15

lynching law by the next Congress IS
welcome news to a majority lof the
American people.
Obviously, such a decision was to
be expected. To have taken any other
pogitione was tp submit cravenly to
the will of the small handful Of Sena-
tors who perpetrated the shameful IN
democratic filibuster.
Public opinion rallied to the sup
port of this legislation during the last
session, as never before. Now that 1t
has been demonstrated to the American
people that the states wherein lynch
ings are perpetrated do not prosecute
or punish the mob murderers and that
the Federal Government is powerless
to act, public opinion demands the en-
actment of a federal law to curb and
punish the mobs, and to wipe out for
all time this, the foulest blot on Ameri-
can Civilizations"
"But the number of lynchings has
been greatly d~ecreased?" Yes But the
evil is still present. The tradition that
men may be lynched with impunity still
remains. The threat of %lynching and
mob violence still holds a community
sanction in many sections.
"But the filibusters will filibuster
once more?" There is only n answer
to this: The. Cloture Rule. 1t is only
necessary that the Senators who favor
the bill vote in favor of the Cloture
Rule, as a barrier against the repetition
of the protracted filibuster of the last
session. Remember that the overwhel-
ming majority in the House and Senate
favor this federal law.
The Interracial Review is c%onvinc-
ed that the Catholic Press of America
which is supporting this legislation
should urge the adoption of the Cloture
Rule to block the filibuster and insure
the early passage of this needed legis-
lation.
There can be no armistice for
lynching and mob violence. Lynching
must go!
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
ETHIOPIA'S GHOST

When the colored press and other
fair minded persons urged in the
strongest language that the great pow
ers of Europe come out and demand
projection for the kingdom of Ethio-
pia, the plea fell on deaf ears. After
Mussolini committed his murderous
rape on one of the Oldest dynasties on
earth, he came before the plebiscite
with his bloody hands and obtained re-
cognition for his loot. This was but en-
enlargement for other nations, to whet
their knives and decide which way they
would cut.
At the time the struggle in Ethiopia
was going on, when all in vain thou
sands were thrusting their bare bodies
in the horrible flames where there was
not even the ghost of a chance that
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15

they might win, we argued that a prin-
ciple was involved. While the rape was
being committed on a colored kingdom,
it was a question of time when such
would be attempted on any weaker ma
ton. So today we see the poor Czechs,
losing, a vain struggle, fighting to keep
their independence.
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
BY Clarence II. Peacock

s100,000,000 a year in premiums to
white insurance companies, without
creating employment opportunities for
the race when our doctors, dentists,
nurses, and thousands of u qualified
youths are waiting for the opportunity
to put their knowledge into practice.
Many OF these White companies
offer Colored people restrictive policies
on which weekly premiums must be
paid. These s%ub-standard policies are
imposed upon Negroes and rarely is
there any differential made in the a.
mount Of the premium with regard to
the type IF EMPLOYMENT. Yet these pre-
miums that are paid to White insurance
companies by Colored people go direct
ly to the protection of the white peo-
pies homes in the form of loans, mort
ages and employment.
Colored insurance companies want
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15

mong whom are executives, sectutaries
accountants, statesmen and clerks.
Negro insurance companies were
founded by Negro capital for the pro-
lection of our people and to provide
jobs for thousands Of our young men
and women. These companies owe their
present power and prestige to the many
ambitious and highly educated men and
women who brought character and
stability to this institution. The cooper
alton and confidence shown by our
group for Negro insurance should be
a guide in the planning and in the
building of a larger and more secure
Negro economic life.
Although Negro insurance COM
panies have made considerable pro-
gress within the past seventy five years
they do not have the full support of
u group. Colored people pay over
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15

Hebrew syangogues.
It's a reflection on the Negro as
q race when three youngsters of a
group select Robert Taylor, Edward G.
Robinson and Babe" Ruth as
their racial heroes. Books on the Negro
should be a part of every Negro home
as well as at least one Negro newspa-
per, and the home training should be
supplemented by the Negro church.
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
HEALTH AND THE INDIVIDUAL

Health officials are highly sensible
Of the progress made in problems that
lend themselves to mass control activi-
ties. For example, by way of supervi-
sed water and milk supplies, sewage
disposal, drainage, quarantine, anti
diphtheria measures, and vaccination,
scourges hat formerly took a terrific
toll, have had their power reduced,
sometimes strikingly so.
1t must be appreciated, though,
that by far the greater responsibility
of maintaining health rests with the in
dividual. Consequently, while it is ever
essential to stimulate the community
mind to7support control policies enthu-
s~iastically, it is a basic obligation of
health officials and of the medical
profession to emphasize the need for a
greater sense of personal obligation in
the health program.
The physician is conscious of this
duty. More and more, he is indicating
the protective and life %prolonging value
of the periodic physical examinations.
He stresses the advantages of living
reasonable within the limitations set
by nature. He is forever, explaining,
the definite manac to health that SUI
perstitions, self diagnosis, and self
treatment represent. In addition, he is
rendering valuable professional service
in local clinics to those in need of it.
That carelessness and ignorance
regarding personal health still are
more general than is desirable cannot
be questioned. Nevertheless, these bar
ierS slowly, but surely, r being re-
moved.
Thus with the physicians of the
community not only curing illness, but
instructing and inspiring persons in
the art of healthy living, present day
principles are being increasingly appli-
ed by the Individual. However, a deep
er appreciation of the physicians pos
sibilities for constructive good in the
community somehow must be general
ed. It will directly reflect not only
greater Individual health, but an in
creased community we'll being also.
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15

and seek your patronage by advertis-
ing in our newspapers. Let us cooper
ate and continue to put our confidence
i nthese companies so that they will
be in a position to create more jobs
for the members of our race.
For economic security read our
papers and support their advertise
ments.
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
A RACE OF GIANTS
90

Almond Denis and his wife, Leila
ROOSEVELT Denis, recently returned to
New York after a six month tour
through the Belgian Congo. They
brought back with them a film record
of their trip which has been called
The Omaha guide., 1938-10-15
EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK
(From the Interracial Review, Oct,
1888, New York City,

--OOO@
the Filibuster-

The recent announcement by the
National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People that plans are
already under way for a new campaign
for the enactment of a federal anti
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16
WHAT'S WHAT ABOUT
SOCIAL SECURITY

More than $4,000 employers in
the State of Maryland are now
participating in the old-age insur-
ance provisions of the Social Sc
curity Act. Each one has filled
out an application blank, known
as Form SS-4, and has been given
a card bearing his Identification
number.
In connection with this state
ment, which was made today by
the manager of the Hagerstown
Office of the Social Security
Board. Mr.. Charles Bailey called
attention to the fact that each
employees wage record bears his
employers Identification number.
He also said that some employees
have worked for half dozen differ
ent companies since they obtain
ed their social security cards. and
the Identification number of each
one of those employers is shown
on such workers wage record.
For instance: One industrial
firm has paid a certain man SIS
since the Old-age insurance sys-
tenn went into effect; another
employer. who is subject to the
law. paid him 1884; another, Sc;
another ST. and another 5000.
That information - along with
each employers identification
number is shown on the record
card and on the ledger sheet
maintained for that particular
wage Garner. Mr.. Bailey said that
it often becomes necessary to
verify figures or statements, sub
mitted to the Social Security
Board, and it is easy to get in
touch with the employer or en-
ployers of a certain worker, by
means of the employers identifi-
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16
THE WRONG WAY

A Mississippi River steamboat
was stopped in the mouth of
tributary stream, owing to the
dense fog. An inquisitive passen-
ger inquired of the captain the
cause of the delay.
Cant see up the river" was his
laconic reply.
But I can see the stars over
head, the passenger replied
sharply.
yes" came back the captain,
"but unless the boilers bust, we
amt going that way"
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16
cation number.

When a social security account
number has been issued to an en-
ployee, a wage account is set up
under his name and a number in
the Social Security Boards rec
ords division, it was explained.
This account remains blank until
the employers report of his wages
is received. When this report is
received, the amount is recorded
on the ledger account set up I'M
der the employees name and So
cial security account number.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16
ship became known.

snip became known.
Things that cost US nothing are
usually worth it. Real friend
snip calls for sacrifice, standing by
IN the night hours, sharing burdens,
being loyal even though others may
condemn US for 1t.
v. Covenant Keeping wv. is, 10.
Covenants entered into by solemn
treaties in our time are soon dis
carded as scraps Of paper" People
make promises to one another that
they never intend to fulfill Jonathan
and David made covenant and
Kept it.
This matter of trickery and false
mood in life and business is one that
deeply troubles the writer of these
notes. He sees unmistakable evil
dence that this perverse spirit has
come into the precincts of the
church itself. We should have a re-
vival of honesty in office, home,
state, and church.
vi. Complete ". I'D.
He loved him as he loved his
own soul such a friend was Jon
athan. His devotion to David had
no qualifying strings" on it. He
was not seeking something for him
self. The closest he came to that
was to bring his children into the
covenant with David ". 49,, and
who could question the propriety OF
such devotion between true friends?
He saw that David was to supplant
Saul as king, and in the face of his
own interest as Saul's son, he put
David forward.
Friendship is akin to our relation
ship to God in that it calls for
complete giving of ourselves, If we
are to be true friends. This does
not mean that individuality is lost,
or special interests and abilities de-
ctroved. but it does mean a whole
cohled desire for our friends well
fare. and complete devotion OF
our all to his good.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16
AND THAT'S THAT

I saw a COW slip through the fence
A horse fly in the store.
saw a board walk up the street,
A stone step by the door.
saw mill race up the road,
A morning break the gloom.
l saw the night fall on the lawn,
A clock run in the room.
saw peanut stand up high,
A sardfne box in town.
saw a bed spring at the gate,
An inkstand on the ground.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16
~ WENT TO CHURCH
IN RUSSIA Subject

Rev. DR.. F. B. Plummer will
continue description of Europe
at st. Pauls U. B. Chuch at the
morning service next Sunday at
9 o'clock. Dr. Plummer's subject
will be: 81 Went To Church In
Russia"
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16

John L. Rowland, slipping on the
wet sidewalk on West Washing
ton street, near the store of R. M.
Hays & Bros, injuring his hand.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16

Without question, the most pre-
cious possession any man or woman
has (apart from his fellowship with
God if he is Christian, and the
love of his own family is friend
ship. IT is the flower that blooms
by the side of the rugged pathway
of life. Like many flowers, some
friendships need to be cultivated
and encouraged.
1t has been said that the love of
a woman for another woman is a
beautiful thing, the love of man
for a woman an even more devoted
and precious thing, but that the
bond of love between man and man
surpasses all in its strength and
glory. Some might question such
statement, and yet it is true that
between man and man there is
the possibility of the highest type
of friendship. David and Jonathan
stand at the head of an inspiring
list of men who loved each other
with their whole souls.
The lesson for today calls for a
careful reading of the incidents in
the life of Jonathan and David re-
corded in Samuel, chapters IA, Is.
10, and 20, as well as the first chap
ter Of II Samuel. 1t is a story which
will richly reward careful read
ing. Considering the printed portion
in the light of this background we
note six things that characterized
this great friendship.
|. Cultivated ". a..
Friendships must be kept in re-
pair Foolish and almost wicked
is that man who by boorishly Of
Tending his fellowmen, or by
neglecting the thoughtful words and
acts that cultivate friendship, drives
men away from him. HE that
hath friends must show himself
friendly prov. 1924. Consider
the admonition of our Lord in Luke
1873, 9, where he urges the righteous
use of even our worldly possessions
to cultivate eternal friendships.
Read what Jonathan did in I Sam.
1885, only one Of his many loving
and thoughtful acts.
II. Courteous ". 81.
David asked that Jonathan deal
kindly with him. and the entire
story reveals that he did just that,
always. More friendships are
wrecked on the rocks of little dis
courtesies than in almost any other
way.
We live in an age which affects an
outward veneer of culture but which
is at heart often thoughtless and I'M
kind. Let Christian men and women
pc courteous. They should be so as
followers of the gentle Jesus, and it
Will bring them countless friends.
III. Candid ". 81.
tt4eHuSnpS Cnat last must De
oullt on absolute candor, not the
Kind that delights in telling an I'M
pleasant truth, but one which
speaks the truth in love- Jonathan
told David the truth.
Little wonder that friendships
built on smooth greetings of dear"
and darling or delighted to see
you, old man" but which are in real
lty not honestly affectionate and
true do not last until one goes
round the corner.
~. Courageous wv. II, 13).
Jonathan was such a faithful son
mat when the time of parting came
ne stayed with his wicked father
Fatner than go with David, whom
ne loved. But he was true to David
even though he knew it would incur
Tue wrath of his father if that friend
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16
Lesson for September 10
JONATHAN: COURAGEOUS
FRIENDSHIP

LESSON TEXT Samuel 20:4.17.
GOLDEN TEXT-A friend loveth at all
imes.-Proverbs 1911.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-09-16

The duke of Windsor adjusts q
pair of marine glasses to his sight
while aboard the Italian liner Conte
Di SavOia, following a Mediterrane-
an yachting trip preparatory to re-
turning to his chateau at Cap dan
tibes, France.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-09
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
COUNCIL ELECTS VATUONE

Marysville, Calif.-Romeo F. Vatu-
one, secretary Of Cannery Workers
Union No. 20S52, San Jose, the largest
Federal chartered union in California,
was elected president Of the National
Council of Agricultural Workers at
the monthly meeting here.
Vatuone is succeeded as first vice
president by Mrs. Leona Lena, busi-
ness agent of Cannery Workers Union
No. 20676, Stockton.
The next meeting Of the Council,
and all meetings thereafter unless
otherwise specifically decided, will be
held in San Francisco because of the
more central location, Vatuone an
nounced following the meeting.
Plans for an intensive organizational
campaign among all classes of agri-
cultural workers were mapped at the
meeting after Edward D. Vandeleur,
secretary Of the California State Fed
Grafton of Labor, addressed the Coun-
Gil. He pointed out that in the can
merry industry in particular the work
ers were beneftting under contracts
negotiated for the A. F. of l.. Unions
by the Federation, and should immedi-
ately affiliate with Unions in their
districts.
"We will start a campaign at once
to line up all fruit and vegetable can
merry workers in Northern and Central
California under the banner of the A
F. of L. Unions already existing,'
Vatuone said.
"We will also seek to have cannery
operators who are not covered by the
recently negotiated agreement sign
similar ones SO that all workers in
The industry will be employed under
uniform wages and conditions" Vatu-
one said.
Delegates to the Council reported
that workers were gradually being
employed with the opening of the can
ming and other seasons, and that
membership was increasing steadily
Numerous local matters were discuss
ed and advice given delegates by
Vandeleur and the officers.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-09
L. S. AIDING JAPAN
(By Eliot Janeway in Harpers
MagaZine)

Japan is the one nation in the world
whose aggression we fear. Japan is
the unashamed attacker of a country
with whom we sympathize, whose
magnificent defensive stand we ad-
mire heartily. In this attack have oc-
Cured atrocities-the bombing of
universities, for example-which shock
the world.
American industry is selling Japan
the goods which permit her to do this
and to rear grandiose schemes for
continuing to do this on a scale so
huge that all western Asia will be re-
duced to the level Of the japanese sub
jects in Korea. Seventy-fve per cent
of the gasoline Japan used last year.
gasoline for tanks and bombers and
warships, came from the United
States. One-third of the steel she
made last year, steel for shells,
bombs, dunn dunn bullets, was made
out of American raw materials.
Here, then is the paradox. The Jap
anese menace is made possible by
American exports. Because of the
Japanese menace our Government is
building battleships with money which
might otherwise go for housing or to
ease the tax burden of our people.
What is to be done about this situa-
tion is up to the American people.