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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-10-21
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Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
BENIGHTED FLORIDA

The barring Of young Montgomery
from the Florida "gamc" cannot be
excused on any plea. 1t was an I'M
sportsmanlike act induced by stupid
misconceptiOn of sportsmanship on the
part of both B. C. and Florida. Even
though no colored lad was at b. c..
when the commitments were signed, it
was basically wrong under any condi-
tons to enter into bargain that up
holds or condOneS racial hatred.
1t has been said in attempted extenu-
alton of the iniquitous bargain that
the BIC. graduate manager has twice
requested the University of Florida to
rescind the color clause ano that Flor
ida, twice refusing, insisted that "a
contract is a contract and that honor
able men live up to their contractual
agreements" But it is questioned
whether supposedly honorable men
should force other honorable men to
abide by commitment which in itself
is dishonorable and degrading to both
parties.
The contract with Florida should be
scrapped forthwith unless the South
ern institution can lift itself from race
hatred and enter an athletic contest
IN the true appreciation of the nature
OF the sport arena which gives any
man OF any color or faith free, wide
open chance to compete on merit
alone. The essence of craftsmanship
vanished the moment Jimcrowism en-
tered the thought of the B. c. Florida
bargalners, and therefore the, Florida
contest cannot be classed as sport.
The color bars immediate effect was
to present before Florida a weakened
opponent. The conclusion is ines
capable that that was what Florida
wanted Ito "win" by fair means or
foul. And although Florida outscored
Boston College, genuine sports follow
ers promptly crossed off the event as
pltiable exhibition of Southern back
wardness.
b. G. can do some real Catholic up-
lift work by making future southern
opponents toe up squarely to the high
mark Of craftsmanship.
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ARTISTS TOUR SO.

Mrs. Marian Wooten Collins, organ
list Of the Blessed Sacrament Convent,
IN Vernon St., accompanied Miss An
gelyn DeVaughan, contralto, in re-
cital tour through the South, leaving
Boston last week. Their first recital
was in the auditorium Of the Finley
High School in Columbia, s. c. The
program included songs of Gluck, Yer
racini, Handel, Brahms, Franz Wolff,
Lane, Wilson, Rachmaninoff, johnson,
Dawson and Brown.
The distinguished contralto is a pu-
pill of Dorothy Richard and was coach
ed by Margaret Clement. The accom-
PIANIST is former student of N. E..
Conservatory of Music and daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Wooten, of
Allston.
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HARRIET TUBMAN
HOUSE NOTES

The Harriet Tubman Corporation
held an open Meeting" on Wednes-
day night, Oct. 4, in the Assembly hall
Mrs. Fannie Lonon presided and after
business she introduced several dele
gates who were house guestes of the
Corporation, here attending the Me-
thodlst Episcopal Conference. The
delegates brought greetings from their
home states and commended the cor
poratlons work which is similar to that
IN their communities.
Mrs. Mabel Dean expressed apnre-
cation for the cooperation of fellow
delegates to the National Association
for Colored Women's Clubs. and Gave
an interesting report on the hiehligbts
Of the convention.
Mrs, Agnes Gilbert gave an interest
ing reading accompanideby Miss Helen
NJ. ', Smith on the piano.
Mrs. Katie Sykes reported and also
gave an interesting talk of the North
eastern Federation of the Women,s
Clubs convention held at Hartford
Conn, August 3 to Z.
Miss J. II. McGray of Ellis Memo
RAJ Settlement brought greetings from
the members of her neighborhood. Miss
Gladys X. Holmes, clerk of the cor
poration thanked the members for their
cooperation in helping her as chairman
to make success in the Women's con.
vention. After the formalities, 100
members and friends enjoyed a social
hour and refreshments.
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LOOKING AROUN ND
and BEYOND
FRANK R. CROSSWAITH

Cooper, told the State Supreme Court
that the Jury which convicted John
son was influenced in its decision by the
fact that -Johnson-wa a member
of the Union.
YOUNG JOHNSON was convicted
on the basis of confession" secured
from him by a Especial prosecutor"
employed by Osceola authorities. The
true nature of the confession was re
vealed when it was disclosed that John
son had spent the night during which
the alleged arson took place in Mem
phis, Tenn, more than $50 miles from
the scene. A jury composed of plant
ers and stooges found him guilty in
three minutes and recommended the
maximum sentence of ten years in the
penitentiary.
THE PRELIMINARY VICTORY
in the Louis johnson arson frameup
presages victory in the appeal of young
Johnson's wife and father, framed by
the same planters law, which is now
being carried to the United States Su-
preme Court, according to David L.
Clendenin, national secretary of the
Workers Defense League. The League
defended young johnson and is now
defending the other members Of his
family.
"The essential facts of the two
frameups are the same," Clendenin de-
clared. "Both were convicted by plant
ers and their stooges who were in
famed with hatred toward Union men,
bers because of the cotton strike then
on"
THE LEAGUE is appealing for
funds to carry ON the expensive appeal
to the United States Supreme Court
and all who can should lend every as
sistance to the League in its effort to
win a measure of Justice for colored
workers against whom the dice of life
is so thoroughly loaded.
IN THE LAST issue of the Guard
ian, one of its readers objected to a
recent article Of mine dealing with the
united front between Hitler and Stain,
two of the three outstanding dictators
of Europe. As rule, l have always
been inclined to pay no attention to in
dividuals who give expression to view
points that are not their own or that
are not the result of much thought. In
this instance, however, I shall deviate
from this custom and in the next issue
of the Guardian, I will reply to the
gentleman who asks me if I would have
colored America "Blast Moscow and
Bless Mississippi. I sincerely hope he
shall profit from my answer.
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Plan ''Createst Jewish
City" in Ethiopia

NEW YORK, N. Y.-(C)-While
President Roosevelt urged that Inter
Governmental Committee on Political
Refugees to start at once a plan for
Settling several million people in new
areas of the earth's surface" dis
patches from Rome revealed project
for the creation of "the greatest Jew
ish city in history" in the Lake Tana
region of Ethiopia. The Rome plan
was advanced by the Organization for
Assistance of Jewish Refugees. Presi-
dent Roosevelt also suggested African,
as well as American and Australasian
sites to solve the problem.
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THANKS VOTERS

l wish to take this opportunity to
thank The Guardian and express nv
deep appreciation to it's many friends
as well as the league of voters for
their generous support given to me
and my campaign for Councillor at
Large in Cambridge.
polled 1864 votes beating 81 other
candidates contending for the same
office which is really an honor for The
colored people of Cambridge. Thanks
to one and all.
LUWAUGH j. HOLMES.
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in the Boston Symphony Hall to a pay
concert given by professional colored
artists. How wonderful it would be, if
all of our concerts were supported with
such great enthsuias.-John Warner,
in recital October 26, John Powell, in
recital November 9. Dorothy Richard
sons Greater Boston Colored Choir in
recital November IL, Wallace Thomp-
son in recital November 26.-W.A.R.
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CHURCH News
COLUMBUS AVE, A.M.E. ZION
CHURCH
Rev. VIM. ID. Battle, Pastor

6 am, Sunrise Prayer and Praise
service. 1890 am. Morning worship
and sermon by the pastor. 1890 pm,
Church School and Bible classes. 4
pm, Junior c. E. Society. 6 pm,
Young People Society of Varick Chris
tian Endeavor. 1880 pm. Evening
worship and sermon by the Pastor.
Special services by the choir glorious
which will render special music both
at the morning and evening services.
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lit Mrntnriant
939
1884

In loving memory of
SILAS Nj. TAYLOR
who departed this life Oct. 81, 1884
"Soon shall we meet again,
Meet ne'er to sever;
Soon will Peace wreathe her chain
Round us forever"
Mrs. S. M. Taylor, widow; Mrs. D.
T. Page, Mrs. F. w. Jacobs, daugh-
tiers; l. w. Taylor, S. F. Taylor, L. d.
Taylor, B. S. Taylor, sons.
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Segregation for Coored the Permanent Damnng Degada

to them. They cannot learn too early,
as they are bound to learn in the out
side productive world, that most men
and women win a chance for whole
some recreation only through patient
and efficient labor.
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Walker, Beard and Bedford, the lat
ter two being lady guests who were
awarded useful prizes both as highest
scorers and also as guests. Mrs.
Jessie Walker received the BOBBY
prize, not for bringing in the Night
Reporter, but because her score was
the lowest. Oh yes, the supreme reign
of the Night Reporter as head man
was broken at midnight, when Mr..
Burlin White arrived to do his job as
an escort, but, since the hour was late,
his intrusion was overlooked and a
sumptuous repast was enjoyed by all.
After thanking Mrs. Arlington, the
charming hostess, everybody left
filled with praise for her splendid work
as hostess.
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IT is ENCOURAGING to note the
fight which the Workers Defense Lea
que is making in behalf of the colored
worker. The League is non-political
and is not interested in using the plight
Of our people to advance any particular
set of theories.
IN NEW JERSEY where colored
potato pickers were recently attacked,
the League is putting up splendid
struggle to win for these workers some
measure of justice. At present, they
are engaged in circulating petitions
throughout New Jersey and especially
throughout Middlesex County to de-
mand the arrest and prosecution Of
ringleaders of the vigilante mob which
brutally attacked seven colored potato
plckers in Cranbury, New Jersey, in
August of this year. An attorney has
been retained by the League to repre-
sent the seven mob victims in filing
suits for $225,000 damages against the
nine men already convicted of the
hemous crime, but who were given sus-
pended sentences.
THE PETITIONS WILL demand
thorough and complete investigation
of the case with view toward bringing
the ringleaders to justice.
THE $225,OOO DAMAGE suits will
be filed in Federal Court in Trenton
since the victims are residents of Flor
ida, Georgia and Pennsylvania. The
Workers Defense League is paying all
expenses of Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Pres
ton, who were the most horribly treated
OF the seven, and who will remain
North in order to press further charges
that may prove necessary while the
other five victims will return to their
homes but will be ON hand for any
further court action if necessary.
1T is ALSO encouraging to note
that both the Workers Defense League
and the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People are
cooperating in pressing for justice in
this case.
OUT IN ARKANSAS, the League
is also on the job trying to secure new
trial for a colored sharecropper, Louis
johnson, who was convicted by larson"
in connection with the recent cotton
pickers strike last Fall. The Arkansas
Supreme Court has now granted to
johnson a new trial as a result of the
fight which the Workers Defense Lea
que made in his behalf. The attorney
for the Arkansas Branch of the Work
ers Defense League and the Southern
Tenants Farmers Union, Mr.. Claude
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W0BURN

WOBURN, Mass, Sept. 5-The st.
Johns Baptist Church will resume its
regular morning worship. Services
beginning at 1920 o'clock. The SER
mon for next Sunday night will be
"a Flat Tire" The last of the union
services were held last Sunday morn
ing at the Unitarian Church at 10 80
O'Clock. Rev. A. Roger Williams, pas
tor of the st. Johns Church was the
minister in charge of the services. The
subject Of the sermon for the morning
worship, "When Problems Arise" The
services were beautiful and the pastor
of the st. Johns Church delivered one
OF the finest and most interesting ser
mons that was ever delivered in the
Unitarian Church. The Union services
were conducted under the auspices of
the ministerial union of the city. The
union services begins annually, the first
Sunday in July of each year The
church school was held at noon with a
fairly good attendance recorded Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Carter of Washing
ton, ID. G.. were visitors during the
school hour. Mr.. and Mrs. Carter were
the guests Of Miss Virginia Thomas of
Union st. Mr.. Carter is the Sports
Editor for the Afro-American News
paper in Baltimore, Nd. Mrs. Carter
IS a physical education teacher in
Washington, d. c. The evening ser
vices was well attended with visitors
from Brooklyn, N. Y, Arlington.
Mass, Wakefield and Winchester were
present at the evening service. The
pastor really preached a sermon last
Sunday night which will long ring in
the ears of those who were present
"Life Begins at 75," was the subject
Of the sermon. Miss Miriam Keller
was the soloist. Communion was
served Immediately after the sermon.
A large number remained for the Com
munion.-A tea was given at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Albert White in honor
Of Mr. l.. l.. Greene, the church organ
list who had served at the st. Johns
Baptist Church for nearly II years.
The out of town guests were Mrs.
Mcintosh and grandson of Brooklyn,
n. Y. Mrs. Plenty and her daughter
Miss Ruth Plenty the well known
singer of Arlington, Mass, and num-
Der of int0wn guests. Refreshments
were served. The summer seasons are
about over and those who have been
away for the summer, the pastor and
officers will be looking to see you soon
at some of the services at the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio NJ. Scott of
Garfield Ave. spent the week end and
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OAK BLUFFS

OAK BLUFFS, Mass, Sept 8
With the passing of Labor Day the
summer colonists have waved their
farewells to comrades and friends of
1899 coming from every state in the
Union but expect to return in 1940-
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roberts and Young
daughter, of Boston are spending their
vacation here at the Carrie Anderson
cottage on Pocasset Avenue.-Miss
Muriel Winifred Kee of West Newton
left for her home this week after
spending a pleasant vacation.-The
Dabney family have closed their Laurel
Avenue Cottage and returned to their
Boston home after a pleasant season.
Our genial and distinguished citi-
Izens, DR.. and Mrs. C. N. Garland, and
other members of their splendid family
have completed another delightful
season and have returned to their win
ter homes.-Miss Geraldine Irving of
Boston reluctantly said goodbye Tues
day to Oak Bluffs after a pleasurable
vacation and returned home.-One of
the most inspiring programs ever pre-
sented by the Martha's Vineyard Con
ventiOn was executed on Tuesday at
Bradley Memorial Baptist Church in
spite of the inclement weather. The
topic of the day was christianity in
the Light Of Today" Among the excel
lent speakers were: the Revs. LEROY
Perry of Gayhead, George Wiseman of
Oak Bluffs, Willard F. johnson. James
Eskridge Of Edgartown, DR.. B. Lee
Rice Of Boston, Henry Butman and DR.
William L. Burdick, Dean of the State
University of Kansas. Mrs. Sarah
Wentworth rendered a vocal solo "Cal-
vary" with sweetness and power. Miss
Olive n. L. DennistOn, pianist during
the convention, accompanied Mrs
Wentworth. Moderator was DR.. Ber-
nard Lee Rice. Rev. Oscar E. Dennis
ton closed the Convention with PRAYER
and benediction. The ladies of the
Bradley Memorial Church who enter
tanned the MVNC reflected credit on
the church for their excellent service
The committee desires to extend their
sincere thanks to Messrs. Dean K
Denniston, Edward Wentworth and
Gerald Denniston for their able CO.
operation.-Miss Florence I. Warren
of fremont Street, Boston, is having q
delightful time at the Pansy Cottage in
the Highlands. She is the guest of
Mrs. Parnell Chapman and has met
several friends from Boston.
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who so willingly served as guest pas
tor during Mr.. Bells absence. Per-
sonal Briefs Misses Harriet and
Chippy Rawlins have returned to their
home on Otis st. after spending the
summer in New York visiting relatives
and friends . Mrs. Evelyn Paige of
Springfield spent the holiday weekend
visiting her sister, Mrs Dorothy How
ell of Hayward st. Mrs. Lansy
Bryant and granddaughter Jean of
New York have returned after passing
few weeks as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Bryant Of Parker St.
Miss Felsea Harris of Washington,
D. c. spent the holiday weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George E..
Harris of Crescent st. Misses
Claire and Iva Hargrove and nieces,
Frances and Myrna spent most en-
joyable weekend visiting relatives and
friends, they also attended the Worlds
Fair . Miss Elizabeth Johnson has
returned to her home on Wales Avenue
after summering in East Brewster on
the Cape q. Miss Dorothy Canada had
as her guests over the weekend Mr..
and Mrs. James Louis and daughter
Peggy, who is a classmate of Dorothv's
at Portia. COMING ATTRAC-
TIONS: The annual Brockton Fair
Dance sponsored by the Duos Club will
be held Thursday, Sept. IA, in Canton
Hall. Music will be furnished by Duke
Oliver and his band. The dance is
informal and the admission is Soc. in
GLIDING tax. . Mrs. Keziah jackson
and daughter, Laura Pearl, Mrs. Mary
Roberts and children, Shirley and Ro-
land of Belmont Street, Frank Pima of
Boston and Caesar Wright of Taunton
returned to their homes Tuesday after
spending the weekend holiday visiting
friends and relatives in New York,
New Jersey and Philadelphia.
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StrOlling Along by Mr., X

l am sorry your reporter couldn't
reveal me at the Field day as scheduled
but important business kept me away.
That means | won't be revealed until
next year, wonder why Miss X of
Cambridge is so nice to your reporter.
.-Rumors are flying to the effect that
Cecil Phillips secretly went to the
altar with F. J. of Cambridge
wonder ?-Yvonne Fash thinks LLOYD
Parham is tops.-Ray Phillips and
Gregor Thomas seemed as if thew
really mean business.-I wonder who
Leonard Parham will choose Hyacinth
or DOtty Noticed Martha Phillips
dancing with her ex beau, Thomas
Bates, to the strains of Elias Don't
Worry About Me-"
Andy G. of Brockton Just refuses to
give up lovely Bertha of these parts.
hay Parham AYERS Eleanor Bailey is
the only one in his young life-TheI-
ma Daniels seems to be giving JOHNNY
the air for Lloyd Reavis-Eugene Pur-
year seems to think Eleanor Anderson
Of Worcester is worth all the rice in
Chlna-YOur strolling Along reporter
will have more next week-See YOU in
the papers-Mr. X.
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Field Day Bits

Pres. Randolph Walker of the Mems
Club wishes to thank all most pro-
foundly for making the clubs Field
Day great success.-Dynamic Donald
Mccarthy thanks all who donated and
made cakes for his cake table.-One
accident dampened the spirits of all
who attended, the sad accident of Mrs.
c. Isaacs who received a badly dis
located shoulder when she fell while
competing in racing event.-By the
band wagon the Indy hoppers held
forth. Little Deborah Rose stole the
whole show from her elders by her
fancy stepping.-To watch Rev. Bailey
gallOp around the baseball diamond
you would think he was one of the
regular boys.-Pres. Walker made a
direct hit with the youngsters bv his
genialty and his grand personality
One of the highlights of the girls soft
ball game was the fued between the
Digger sisters who created much of
the merriment for the crowd.-Eliz.
Allen proved to be the most versatile
girl athlete on the field by coping all
the racing events.-Please send all
news to Russell Stokes, your city re-
porter, Arlington st.
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BR0CKTON

BROCKTON, Mass, Sept. 9,-With
the close of the summer season Brock
ton has resumed its whirl of activities
The Lincoln Church held its animal
Field Day outing at the Roy Burns
playground on Labor Day. Sports of
all kinds were enjoyed. The married
and single men played fast game of
softball with the single men the victors.
The children participated in races with
the prizes for the lucky ones. A variety
OF refreshments was on sale. The com
mlttee in charge headed by Mrs. Louise
Ford included: Mesdames Albert Tor
renee, E. Madison, Lena Ghomes.
Florence Harris, and Mamie Baker.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs.
Clarence Bryant of Parker st. was
hostess to birthday party given in
honor OF Miss Jean Bryant of New
York. The house was attractivelv
decorated with blue and pink stream
ers and varied colored balloons. A
beautiful birthday cake served as n
centerpiece. Those present were !.
Juanita johnson, Betty Lou, June, and
Sue Carter and Betty Durham. With
the return of the pastor, Rev. T. j.
Bell, both morning and evening SER
vices will be held at Lincoln Church
Sunday, Sept. 10. The church wishes
to extend its gratitude to Rev. Duarte
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MAIDEN
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. James L. Jackson. pastOr


MAIDEN, Mass, Sept Sunday
morning the church returned to its full
schedule of both morning and evening
services. Rev. w. H. Smith of Win
chester, guest preacher discussed
Talking it Over Together" His mes
sage was very helpful and inspiring.
The Junior Choir rendered lovely selec-
tions throughout the day. Rev. Jack
son occupied the pulpit at night at the
Communion Service. His theme was
Jesus For le."-Next Sunday at
1870 pm. the Esther Glass will give a
Silver Tea to which the public is cor
daily invited.-The joint board of
Trustees and Deacons met Tuesday
and submitted plans for the sidewalk
construction to begin very soon. Visi-
tors on Sunday Mrs. Mary Winbush of
New Hope, Winchester, with her was
Mrs. Anna f. Laythem of Worcester.
a visitor in Winchester also Miss
Gladys Springer of Everett Just home
from Camp at Bridgewater Deacon
and Mrs. Arthur Ridley are on a motor
tour to New York Worlds Fair and
Washington, D. c., accompanied by
Miss Hilda Ridley and Barbara, niece
and granddaughter-Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Clark appreciate kind remem-
ORANGES of friends during Mr.. Clarke's
illness.-Miss Ida High of 20 Madison
Street is mentioning at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Adgerson in Lynn.