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The Washington times., 1938-09-30
R. /. EGAN.
"Sir1on Legree" Tactics

SIE1OH AG&ESS 4~SSASS
According to report, Archives,
already facing a long war with
Federal Personnel Association over
the still-smolderinK and still-threat-
ening-to-explode r1amas case. now
has WPA trouble "Hellzapop-
PIN" a correspondent reports, "be-
cause the workers won't take 81
mon Legree tactics OF straw
bosses" . 1t seems a number are
from Dixie and won't tolerate what
they term boss nagging," and
there have been some noses
popped, it is said. Workers Al
lance continues to gain members
from the group.
She's GOthamizing
Loans and Currency: Mrs. Ger
trude Chambers has Gothamized
for a short restfest Gordon
Fur, the riding fan, and Glenn
Talbot caught enough on a recent
Virginia squirrel hunt to cook
themselves tasty pie df they can
cook Having mobilized, Mrs.
Grace Roberts plans to invade
Canada, crossing the border at
Detroit and sweeping the country
side until she reaches New Eng
land Ray Taylor, Donald
Hack and Earl Barr are becom-
ing collegized during the evenings.
with Waldo johnson reported on
the verge.
The Washington times., 1938-09-30
There's Reason

Simple Explanation: Those
Home Economics employees Who've
been turning up noses at that
WPA worker because she Is Sar-
torially seedy should turn them
down again, for she's making an
unusual sacrifice. Her mother
died destitute recently and had to
be buried in what they still call
"Potter'S Field. SO the daugh-
ter, on a baked-beans income, is
saving her money for final birth
day present to her beloved mother
"a plot in a more ariStocratlc
section of the cemetery. which will
be large enough to also allow the
daughter to join her mother when
the time comes. Side Angle: De
sire to be with her mother in
death causes the daughter to give
up her right to plot over in Ar
lington, to which she is entitled
via service as a yeomanette dur"
ing the World War.
The Washington times., 1938-09-30
STENOG's DAY DREAMS

STENOGS DAY DhEANO
Upon the keys my fingers play
But "Trcnlp! Tramp! Tr1npl" hear them say
Instead of ro1Os of letters there
glimpse long files of soldiers where
They march along NTH hearts so light
You'd think the tUorld tDGS quite all right.
Black is the ink Nth tDtich type
(the devirs schemes getting rtpe).
Black is the trouble that's GbretU-
What tDH the babes and tOo1rer do?
"NotD is the time for all good men"
oh God, let not come again!
Wake, all!
The Washington times., 1938-09-30

tinues obstacle, tootle horn vigor-
ouSly and give vocal warning such
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
HENRY ARMSTRONG,
REAL MAN

/ like Henry Armstrong, first class
fighting man. He has done the un-
heard of, in Negro fight annals. When
he heard or rather saw that his race
was being segregated at the Interna-
tional Amphitheatre, Chicago, he de-
clared himself. He told promoter Nal
10y, that he would never fight again
in fight that Malloy> promoted.
Armstrong impressed me as a very
intelligent young man. A Missouri
boy, he learned in the hardest school
in the world, a border state where
North meets South, and neither com
promise. He used good English, shows
the same intelligent interest in his
family. He was accompanied on his
trip to Minneapolis by his wife, and
mother-in-law, three year old daughter,
and brother Harry, who acts as sec
ond.
Mrs. Armstrong is pleasant, nice
looking little woman, who shows the
breeding one would expect in a min
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
NATIONAL YOUTH
PILGRIMAGE

A campaign to raise funds to help
send Minneapolis delegates to the Ma
tional Youth Pilgrimage for Jobs and
Education, which will be held in
Washington, D. c. on March 10-12,
is being conducted by the Minneapolis
Youth Council of which Olaf Kaasa
is chairman.
Youth from all over the country and
from all walks of life, both urban and
rural, youth from church groups, edu-
cational trades, political and social
service organizations will assemble in
Washington to urge their local re-
presentatives and senators to do what
ever they can to help alleviate some of
the present day difficulties of youth.
The Minneapolis Pilgrims" plan
to leave for Chicago on Sunday,
March 9th, where they will join the
other midwest delegates and travekto
Washington in a group. One of the
special features Of the Pilgrimage will
be in the parade past the White House
and the hearings on the American
Youth Act before the Senate Commit
tee on Education and Labor.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
Meet The
Housing Monday

A mass meeting, called by citizens
volunteer committee on housing will
meet at Phyllis Wheatley House, Sum
day, March 6, at 4 p. m.
A number of problems, or purported
problems are scheduled for discussion.
Unless the program has been
changed since we last discussed it,
there will be no representative of the
housing project administration on pro-
gram, although there will probably be
speakers of the other group who have
been friendly to race efforts.
The selection of a member for the
committee of fifteen will possibly be
part of the program.
Arrangements may also be made to
combat possible segregation of Negro
families to an undesirable area flanked
by junk yard.
Whether or not this is possible is
problematical, as there are different
sized dwelling units regulated accord
ing to the size of various families.
All in all an interesting, and possibly
far reaching meeting is anticipated
and the public is urged to be present
early finish.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR
ls72-1ooo

We have heard saying "The pen
is mightier than the sword" The abil-
ity to express a thought in writing is
a splendid gift. 1t is hard to imagine
what the world would be without
books and papers.
One certain writer interests us to-
day. Many years ago his father
Joshua Dunbar, ran away from q
southern plantation where he was a
slave and went to Canada. When the
Civil war broke out he came back to
the states and enlisted in the Union
army. Some years later he married
Matilda Murphy in Dayton, Ohio.
Although Mrs. Dunbar could not
read or write and MIR. Dunbar could
just barely do so, their son, Paul
Laurence, holds a unique place in
American literature. 1t was he who
called the worlds attention to wealth
of humor in the peculiar dialect and
the droll philosophy of the illiterate
Negro.
Some years ago nearly every Negro
program and social gathering featured
some of his poems. "The Party" was
a favorite.
Some Negroes severely criticized
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Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05

lasted almost two rounds. This does
not mean that there was no contest.
Burns showed every indication of a
ready and willing mixer, and possibly
Henry has a peculiar style that has
none of the awkwardness that accom-
panies unusual ring figures. He has
speed, SO much speed that if you blink
once, you miss the whole show. He
carries his fight to the other fellow,
and the other fellow just can't stop
him. Burns hit him, hit him hard, but
there came the half shuffling, half
dancing, messenger of oblivion, boring
in with as much mercy as. one might
expect from father time. There was
no building his man for knockout,
no leg wabbling, no hanging on the
ropes, no staggering or short counts,
where a game man gets up to meet
the inevitable. Just closing in, a
furry of blows, but somewhere in the
furry was one that was timed and la
beled destruction. Ii travelled about
six inches more or less. Even long
count wouldn't have helped.
Red Bruce and Andy Kid Miller
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
A Phillip Randolph
Negotiates With 500 Line

Mr.. A. Phillip Randolph, Interna-
tional President of the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters, and M. P. Web
ster, 1st Vive President, have spent
the week in Minneapolis, negotiating
with the 500 Line R. R. in relation to
sleeping car porters employed by that
company. While not completed as we
go to press, negotiations are progress
ing nicely, and satisfactory contract
is expected.
According to Mr.. Randolph, condi-
tions among Brotherhood Workers in
the northwest are not all they might
be, but there has been steady inn
provement in affairs of the sleeping
car men, which speaks well for the
movement, both locally and elsewhere.
A friendly spirit has been demon
strated by Railroad Officials during
the recent conferences, and there is ev-
cry reason to believe that the appar-
ent decent relations will continue un-
til the end of negotiations.
When affairs are completed here, the
party will go to Chicago. where they
will negotiate with the Milwaukee.
Should success attend these efforts.
the Northwest will be 100 per cent-un-
ienized, in this particular vocation.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
Mrs. Mary Mcleod
Bethurne Here
In April

A high note in community programs
will be struck during the month of
April when Mrs. Mary Mcleod Be
th,lne, director of the Division of Ne
gro Affairs for the N.Y.A. and presi-
dent of Bethune- Goodman College will
be presented in the Twin Cities.
Plans for Mrs. Bethune's coming
were discussed at recent meeting by
Miss /. Myrtle Garden, Halle Q.
Brown House; Mrs. Louise L. Brom-
ley, Phyllis Wheatly House; c. w.
Washington, Minneapolis Urban Lea
que secretary; and Clarence M. Nit
chell, Jr. of the St. Paul Urban Lea
que.
So far the indication is that Mrs.
Bethune will appear at the University
of Minnesota in an address to students
at a public meeting midway between
the Twin Cities.
Executives of the four agencies in
terested in Mrs. Behune's coming are
expecting record crowds at the affairs
scheduled.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
Sell Heaven For
Twenty Thousand

Bishop Charles Grace, sometimes
called daddy bought heaven from
Father Devine for twenty thousand
dollars, cash on delivery. Father De-
vine, who has been reported as slip
ping, since his break with Faithful
Mary" and numerous fires that have
occurred in his little heavens" scat
tered around the environs of New
York. Bishop Grace has deposited
$1,000 with the Union Square Savings
Bank, owners of the building, and pro-
poses to pay and take title about
March II.
Daddy Grace, who calls his
Church The House of Prayer For All
People, does not make any represen-
tations as deity, but believes in
form that might be considered more
or less orthodox worship.
Some of Devine's followers claim
that Bishop Grace will not be able to
take over the heaven" as he is pro-
tected by some kind of lease. In any
event it seems as though little heat
on the outskirts, lowered the price of
heaven" to twenty thousand.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05

Rex Ingram, renowned as de
Lawd" in the screen version of THE
Green Pastures" gave up his research
in tuberculosis to portray the glamor-
Gus role of Christophe in the WPA
Federal Theatre Projects production
of Haiti" currently presented at the
Lafayette Theatre.
Before being approached by FEEDER
al Theatre authorities concerning the
role, Mr.. Ingram, who holds doctor S
degree and Phi Beta Kappa key
from Northwestern University, was
doing research with his brother-in-law,
DR.. Oryille L. Ballard, house physi-
clan at the Waveriy Hills Tubercular
Sanitarium in Louisville, Kentucky.
II accepted the part" said Mr.. In
gram, because / am glad to do what
ever / can towards the development
of a national Negro Theatre in this
country. There is a great need for ii
and feel the Federal Theatre Pro-
ject will eventually supply that need
You know" he continued, "it looks
like | was really cut out to be an
actor and not doctor. Every time l
make up my mind to go back to medi-
cine the theatre comes up and / just
can't resist the call. After finishing
school | went to California, where
there. are some of the best tubercular
institutions in America, hoping to be-
come a tuberculosis specialist. / end
ed up in pictures. Two years ago,
when | made plans to give up acting
and. go back to medicine, a show
came along and / accepted the part.
Now, the same thing has happened
again"
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
De Lawed" In The Screen
Verson OF Green Pastures
REX INGRAM

According to the unstinted praise
of critics all over the country, Mr.. In
gram definitely belongs to the theatre.
One day while standing on corner
in Los Angeles, man walked up to
him and wanted to know if he would
like to make $40 day.
"Sure, I'd like TO" said Rex.
The next day Mr.. Ingram was act
ing the part of an African chief in a
picture studio. Tarzan, Edgar Rice
Burroughs thrilling "Ape Man." was
being screened for the first time and
because of Mr.. Ingram's fine ply
sique he was given the role of the
Chief in that production. That was
in 1920 and from then on followed
parts in series of picturest King of
Kings" "The Ten Commandments, !"
"Sign of the Cross" The Wanderer," !"
Queen of Sheba," Hearts in Dixie"
and The Green Pastures" in which he
portrayed three characters DE
Lawd," Adam and Hezdrel
Marc Connolly, who directed Rex
Ingram in his latest picture, described
the actor as having compelling per-
sonality and gentle smile, and as
being one of the finest representatives
of his race.
Mr.. Migrants stage debut also was
accidental. Almost a decade ago, he
was given part in the Los Angeles
production of Lulu Belle" because he
was the only man available who pos
sessed a dress suit Since that time.
he has appeared in such outstanding
stage productions as "Porgy," "Once
in a Lifetime" "Stevedore," Dance
with Your Gods" "Beale Street" and
Marching Song.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
NEGROES AREN'T GIVEN
BOXING BREAKS
ell ca Il.

most important development in Colder
Glove amateur boxing in recent years
is the increased number of Negro boys
that has taken up this sport At the
Tournament of Champions, they came
pretty close to outnumbering the white
boys. Hang that on the success Of
Joe Louis, John Henry Lewis and
Henry Armstrong have had.
This situation may develop serious
problem for amateur boxing.
We note through the past three
days of competition here that Negro
fighter has to be exceptionally good
to get the credit he deserves. He also
has to win his fights decisively to get
the nod of the judges and the referee
That's most unfortunate situation
but it's fact just the same. We saw
many of the dark skinned boys get the
worst of it because of an unintentiona
but apparent prejudice.
Yet, we can also see why these Ne,
gro fighters are making such wonder.
full progress in the amateur and pro
fessional game. They are ambitious
thanks to the example set by their
three champions-Louis, Lewis and
Armstrong.
There is a reason for their startling
progress in this sport. They really
take their boxing seriously. They
train more faithfully than the white
boys. We have talked to many team
coaches who had Negro boys in this
Chicago free-for-all. They tell us thai
they never have to worry about then
making weight, doing their road worl
and staying in tip-top condition. They
eat and sleep boxing all of the time.
But it's plain statement of fact tha
irnitators of the Brown Bomber never
get any the best of it from the official
in these tournaments.
Charles Johnson, Mpls. Star.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
Kingsdaugter's
Club

The Kingsdaughters' Club of Be
thesda Baptist Church met Thursday,
March 8, at the home of Mrs. Pinky
Neal, 7l2 10th Ave. So. Final prepa-
rations were made for Rally to be Civ
en- Sunday, March 18th, at Bethesda
Church, 3 p. m. Rev. c. F. Stewart
will be guest speaker. After the busi-
ness session the hostess served de-
licious lunch.
To Serve Tea
The Girls Sunday School class OF
Bethesda Baptist Church will serve tea
March II at the home of Mrs Mayme
Battle, 2808 Tenth Ave. So. The oc-
casion will be St. Patrick tea. The
public is invited. A program will be
rendered.
Miss Helen Lewis, President of the
class. Mrs. NJ. c. Washington, teach
er.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
The Mess Line

This does not apply to Minneapolis,
but it is fast becoming practice in
Legion circles throughout the cour-
try for the lesser brotherhood of our
group to pack" the posts of the le-
gion, and use the prestige for purposes
of protection.
There is reason for this bet not
being overlooked by those who live
by their wits. The type of men who
founded and pioneered in the organ
ization were of group who had the
interests of the ex-soldier, and the
community at heart; the popularity
of any people who render real SER
vice is as sure as night follows day.
SO it is not surprising, that more and
more burdens were placed on individ-
tals who identified themselves with
the American Legion, until great
finany of the law enforcement body
were men with war records.
Then came the chiselers, fifty thou.
sand strong. A lot of the real mer
of our group became disgusted, anc
characteristic of good people left the
organization, or took but little Interest
in its affairs. This condition wa:
especially noticeable to Negro ex-sol-
diers who attended the last nationa
convention.
Whether the same condition will OBJ
tain in Los Angeles next summer is
of course problematical.
1t goes without saying though, thai
Minneapolis still has an element ir
its Post that places right above petty
ambition.
A large majority of the present
. membership is both credit to the
community, and the shades of those
who marched in other days.
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
MINNEAPOLIS LABOR SCHOOL
NEWSPAPER RELEASE

Mr.. Richard Leekley, staff writer
for the Minnesota Leader, will speak
at the Minneapolis Labor School For
uin, Tuesday, March 8, at 9 p. m.
This is the fifth of a series of forums
on the general theme, "a labor pro-
gram for Minneapolis. Mr.. Leekley
will discuss subjects "How Local
Freight Rates affect Minneapolis"
The general public is invited to at
tend all of the Tuesday Forums held
at the Minneapolis Labor School, 245
Transportation Building Annex, 4th
Street and End Ave. South. For fur
ther information concerning the forum
or the school call Geneva 1904
Twin-City herald., 1938-03-05
THE LIFE STORY OF
NEGROES OF NOTE

Mrs. Oscar Glass, 1916 Bluff St, of
Des Moines is writing series of ar
ticles on the lives of renowned Ne
groes and their works.
Continued from Last Week.
Evening star., 1938-01-13
Of Fine
Service Plates

2s Spode English Bone China Plates odd patterns
II Syracuse China Plates Were $265 each Now
Imported Plates with yellow border and floral
coration Were $3.50 Now each
Blue B0rdercd English Earthenware Plates. SIPS
Imported China Plates with wide gold cobalt
blue bands Were $4.75 each. Now each
Service Plate with gold encrsted bands Was
Imported China Plates with blue shoulder center
Were ST. each
Imported China Plates with floral center and
shoulder bands Were $3.50 each Now -------$l each
China Service Plate imported green bordered
oeSlgn was $l5O NOW
IL Fine Imported Plates with silver shoulder
tractive center motif $625 each Now $425 each
Imported Service Plates with silver encrsted lacey design
shouder and center Were 50 95 $2.95 each
Pottery Wall Brackets, chipped Were 81 each
Classic Style Yellow and White Vase Was $780, $3.50
CHINA, FIFTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-01-13
12 off
Dolly Madison jacquard
Woven Rayon BedsPreads
Special $3.25 each
Would regularly be $3.50
s beautiful and ooru that will delight
pleasant All OF quality
ma nave We some slight which will not
blue green peach o and vand
Be among the first quantity is strictly limited ~ -
GSEoNnF1
Would regularly be $3.50
Boys Shorts, 'l'4'
Were 81

II pairs wool-and-rayon shorts,
smartly tailored and made for serv-
iceable wear. Most with self belts.
Sizes to II.
II Boys Wool One-piece Snow
Suits. Sizes 4, S, 9, 10, and -.
Were 81. Now A.95
Boys Long sleeve Cotton Wash
Suits. Sizes to g.. Originally SO.
! Boys Corduroy Knickers, in stout
sizes, Is and 16. Were 81. Now S2.95
10 Youths Cotton Broadcloth
Shirts, size 14l2. Originally $1.50.
20 Boys Wool Sweaters. Sizes % to
SO. Were 50. Now $l.95
81 Boys Lined Pigtex Gloves. Sizes
8 and 812. Were $1.5O. Now CSC
9 Boys Wool Plaid Jackets. Sizes
10 to 18. Were IS. Now $3.45
4 Boys Wool Plaid Mackinaws,
Sizes 10 to IA. Were $11.75.
Now s7.75
TIE Boys STORE, FOURTH FLOOR.
Evening star., 1938-01-13

IL In e-dye silk crepe and satin with short or
long sleeves. One Barbizon style in the group. In
navy, blush or blue. Sizes 81, 49, 40 and a.
pairs Pantes in puredye silk and machine made
Styles all ace-rmmed White and tearose. 26 %
ana So were $780, 81 95
10 Dance Sets in puredye silk satin trimmed with
eeru lace. Sizes 81 and a. Originally $195 s2e5
IL pairs Panties in pre-dye silk satin handmade In
tearose lace-trlmmed Sizes 26 te 32 Were
IL Longsleeved Gowns in plredye satin Tailored bv
Yolande and Barbzon In blush blue. 80 to 40
Were $795. saes
SILK UNDERWEAR THIRD FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-01-13
Misses Formal Gowns and
Wraps Greatly Reduced

81 Dinner and Evening Gowns in crepe satin
ana tafea Some bead and sequin trimmed styles Black
white flame red wine brown. gold green blue orchid
Sizes II to 20.
~ Or1glnaliy slbso to $2275 1915
H. were $ioSo 10 go
originally S227o to $45. SIG 50
2, Were $25. " s1s50
z, Were $2975 and $39.75. .Now----------- S2I
Is Evening Wraps and Jackets black secolo rose blue
red, green, wine and prints Sizes l2 to 90
In rayon lame Originally $1O95 Now s.
win oead and sequn trim Originally sl695 Now--S7.75
1ul-lengh wool wrap Originally $3975 Now---- $3.50
Tapestry style. Originally $4975 Now---- s22
IN rayon velvet with rabbit-dyed chinchila fur trim
Originally $79.75 Now sao
l rayon lame. Was $7975. Now s4s
MISSES FORMAL ROOM, THIRD FLOOR.
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Novelty JeweIry, g. Va, 81

rs pieces in an assortment including crystal glass
bracelets bead clips and button earrings in assorted
colors.
IS Pouch-stye Compacts Were s2 Now - - s145
So Pieces including metal leather bracelets bead neck
aces and pins and clips leather Were 81 95
each. Now s1ox .,ch
Is Bead Necklaces design clips gold bead
bracelets. Were 81 each Now--- 81 each
Is Assorted Pieces including necklaces and bracelets and
grape oeslgn Clips Were 50.
fooled Leather Frames in brown blue Slightly
damaged. Size 10x13 Were $3.50. Now------- S4 50
Leather Baby Picture Folders green Were SOS
NOVELTY JEwELRY A1sIEs AND T. FIRST FLOOR
Evening star., 1938-01-13
Roasters, 'I4'9' Ter. ,as

roasters, complete for cooking an entire meal for
to persons. ~
Soup Universal Electric Percoator Slightly imperfect
Was $fo.s5. Now ----------------------- s5ss
Kitchen Table with drop leafs small Originally So
NOW S495
l, 24nch Green Metal Wall Cabinet Was $4e5 Now s2ss
Green Invalid Tray for serving. Orginalv $685.
HOUSEWARES, FIFTH Ftooa.
Evening star., 1938-01-13
Chinese lmPortations Reduced

All sold as is.
Chinese Porcelain Images Of the goddess
porcelain BOWL White ground lotus flower design.
kuan per'od D. 1920 Was IS. Now----------------$s
Sweet Meat Jar in antique porcelain painted Tao
Kuan period A. D. 1920. Was S.. Now-----S25o
Antique White Peking Glass Snuff Bottle A. 1920. Orig
inally $3.50. s0c
pair Teakwood and Blue White Painted Porcelain Book
Ends Were IS. Now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fottery Horses excellent reproductions antique Tang
grave horses Were g. Now- 81
Green quartz Lamps with silk shades and Soochow jade
copies OF Old Chinese snuff bottles Shades piped
WIN green velvet IN ivory and gold inner light base lamp
Were $17.50. Now---------- s147s
"ood ana Brass Covered Box suitable cigarettes
=
Assorted Pottery Figures the immortal Gods Were g.
$780,. .Now--------- q n ~
rcelsn IL Caddies Were $50. Now to 81
bue ana white Ltbation Cups Originally S. Now-Ss
N10" "e1S JUG.
The CHNEsE sHoR sEvrN7x F1ooa
Evening star., 1938-01-13
Opera Glasses, $50 we,. $40

2 pairs opera glasses of simulated pearl
pair Black Lemaire Opera Glasses $20 Now Sll
l, 3a power Prism Opera Glasses. Were $l8 $40
outdoor and Indoor Thermometers. Were $l2 Now s.
l Taylor Barometer. Was s25. Now----sl sis
LuRt Barometers. Were $12 Now ss
Bausch Lomb Microscope with book. Was 321 Now
Barometer, Thermometer and Hygrometer Set Was s12
Now ---- GO
bausch Lomb Kits with supplies Were $780, Now S725
Taylor Indoor Thermometers. Were 81 so. Sl.l5
Indoor Thermometers Were $3.50. Now------------$l
OPTICAL SECTION, FIRST FLOOR