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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06

WHETHER songwriters are born
Wv or made-Ias always been
debatabie. An examination of blog-
raphies OF hundreds OF composer
members of A. S. G. A. p. shows,
however. that the majority OF tune
smiths developed like Topsy, they
"just growed" from other plans pro.
jected by their parents.
Vincent Yonmans, for instance,
was intended TO be an engineer
but destined to become composer
-one OF the leading writer's OF mod
ern musical comedy-as Mo, No,
Nanette, "IIit the Deck" Great
Day and other productions attest,
Born In New York City. Septem.
Der 81. 1898, OF Irish English an
cestry the parental program point
cd to an engineering degree at
Sheffield, Yale's famous engineer
Ing school. Vincent's uncle had
been q parsonage at Yale. coxwain
of the Varsity Crew of 1888, and
he wanted his nephew to continue
In his steps.
Vincent, however. quit prep
school at seventeen, two months
before graduation to work In Wall
Street. That didn't work out; Il
nance soon palled on him, and he
was contemplating entering his
fathers chain Of retail stores when
America entered the World War.
Vincent's skill at the piano pre-
vented his seeing the world with
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06

After summer which has pro-
ionged itself far into the fall, win
ter has finally caught up with us,
and if we aren't careful. we will
find ourselves with chapped, pee1ing
faces and rough red hands. Icy
blasts are fTard on the toughest
skins, and none OF us can face the
ravages of winter without giving
our skins some sort Of protection.
Use Protective Cream
Al wise and beauty-conscfous
woman will never leave her house
these chilly mornings without APP
plying a protective cream TO her
face before putting on her makeup.
A foundation cream will not only
protect the skin against winter
winds but has q tendency to make
the powder and rouge adhere to the
skin and thus eliminate the neces-
sity of frequent .touch-ups." A
good foundation cream will give the
skin a natural, satiny appearance
and make the powder go on more
smoothly.
1t lis we'll In the winter to apply
a slight coating of cream to the lips
before putting on iipstick. This, too,
will serve as d protection against
the weather, make your lipstick
spread more evenly, and prevent
unattractiye and painful cracking.
And, speaking Of winter lipstiek, be
sure that your lipgtick harmonizes
not only with the richer colors OF
your winter wardrobe, but, more I'M
portantly, with your own particular
type OF coioring. There are on the
market now lipsticks especially
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
YMCA NOTES

The 10th annual Open House
party of the Fifth Street Branch
YMCA was held Monday January z.
The largest crowd in the history OF
the Branch was present. Exhibits
indicating the progress Of the race
;n business. education, religion,
science, industry, agriculture, arr,
and music were shown. Several local
exhibits we're arranged Among
them were exhibits from the stony
brook Farms of the r.. ID. Patterson
estate, managed by Percy Turner,
Electroplating by Warren Robinson,
a collection Of natural history specl-
mems by Rev. f. 7. Banks, farm
products from the farm of Bee Dun
son and art work by Stanley Walton
The committee IN charge OF the ex-
hibits consisted of Messrs. j. A..
Parsons Jr., A. M Chavous, Wm
McCIoud, George Reed, a. W
Payne, IL. Moore, and James Wilson
The music for the occasion consisted
of a program of local talent, under
the direction of Prof. Clarence
Francois, program Of recorded
selection made by Negro artists,
thru the courtesy of the Lyon and
Healy Co, and the WPA Musical
project orchestra, under the direc-
ton of Willis Higginbottom. The
Lee-Carpenter Post of the American
Legion presented the association
with an American Flag. The pre-
sentation speech was made BY
George Reed, Rev. E. 7. Banks, the
first Executive Secretary OF the
branch received the flag in the name
Of the Fifth Street Branch. Post
Commander j. G. Larkins was IN
charge of the flag ceremony. The
athletic events consisted OF an
Aquatic exhibition, volley ball
game between the Deico and the Y,
and a gym exhibition and scout
demonstration. A ping pong tourna,
ment between the boys department
and representatives Of the Orphans
Institute of Cincinnati was won by
the Cincinnati aggregation.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
LOUIS OPENS
CAMP FOR
LEWIS FIGHT

POMPTON LAKES, N. j., Jan. A
lANP) Heavyweight Champion Joe
Louis began training here New
bout with John Henry Lewis, light
bout with John Henry Lewis, light
heavyweight king. at Madison
Square Garden Jan. 25.
Louis came East to Newark from
Chicago Wednesday morning ac-
companied by Trainer Jack Black
burn and several others Of his inn
mediate staff and WAS joined Friday
bv Managers Julian Black and John
Roxborough. He weighed 20 and
seemed in excellent condition de-
spite mis- long lay-off since blasting
out Max Schmeling in one round
last June.
The Brown Bomber revealed he
hadn't had a glove on since that
fight but had kept in good condition
by roughing it and exercising regu-
larly. He said he needed boxing
more tnan anything else since "lot
Of sparring sharpens the eve" but
he would overlook no detail in pre-
pairing for John Henry because you
can't take anything for granted in
this game.
Louis will use four sparring part
ners. Two Of them, Basher Dean
and Mickey Dugan, have already
been selected.
The lignt heavyweight champion
has already started training at SUM
NIT where he is spending few days
roughing it before starting sparring.
He intends to work with heavy spar
mates to accustom himself to weight
conditions similar to those ne will
face in Joe.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
CARD OF THANKS


We wish to thank our many
friends for their various kindnesses
during the illness and death of my
husband, and for the loan Of cars,
and the beautiful flowers sent, and
for the two solos and lovely songs
rendered by the choir, the consoling
words our pastor, Rev. Irwin and
Rev. Breeding, and the splendid
way the undertaken, McLin, took
care Of the funeral.
Signed:
Matte Upthegrove, Wife.
Melchia, Elliott Mathews, sons
Mrs. Jewel, Sister
OF Louisville, KY.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
MISS LACY
HONO OR
NEWLYWEDS


Many members Of the city's young
er adult set were in attendance at
the reception given in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. Marion Ramey, Thursday
December 20, at the home of Miss
Ruby Lacy, Fifth and Summit
streets. The Rameys were married
in Chicago, December n.
Mrs. Bailey lnee Alice Childers) ,
wife Of DIR. Bailey Of Evanston, Ill.
and Miss Mary Il. Walker, Colur-
bus, formerly of the Dayton Chill
dren's Bureau, assisted Miss Lacy IN
receiving her many guests.
Mr. Ramey is a teacher at the
Dunbar high school, He is. grad
uate~of the Ball State college at
Muncie, Ind.
Mrs. Ramey is graduate of the
Kentucky State college and is :
member Of the Alpha Kappa Alpha
sorority. Mrs. Ramey has returned
| to her teaching position in Kentucky
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06

appreciation to their many neigh
bors and friends for their kindness
during her illness and death. To the
pastor and choir of Wesleyan Meth
odist church for their services. To
the many friends for their kind ex-
pressions of sympathy. The morti-
clan, Messrs. Garfield w. Jones and
Son, for their services.
Mrs. Nancy Strothers
Mrs. Pearl Ward
Bert Vinson
Walter Strothers
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
DR.. MeMILLAN CINCINNATI
YOUTH DAY SPE AKER

University Of Penn, Wisconsin and
Ohio State since his return from
Europe.
DR.. Mcmillan will speak Sunday
afternoon at the citywide Youth
Mass from the subject: Lessons
Which the Plight Of the German Jew
Should Teach the American Negro
on January 29th. The meeting y
open to the general public and will
attract youths from Covington, New
port, KY. and the whole Of Hamilton
County was the announcement made
today by Miss Florence L. Heater,
Chairman Of the 1889 Youth As
sembIy Committee.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06

CINCINNATT--D Lewis K. Nc
MILAN Of the Department Of History,
Wilberforce University will be the
principal speaker at the 1929 Annual
Youth Day Assembly at Allen
Temple AME Church, Sunday Jan
uary goth. The committee is happy
to have been able to secure the out
standing educator for this occasion.
Dr.. Mcmillan is a Bachelor Of Arts
from Howard University; Bachelor
Of Divinity from Yale University
studied at the University Of Berlin
and received the Phi. p. degree from
the University Of Bonn in 1889. he
is now seeking an American Ph. y.
and to this end he has studied at the
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
CARO- OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for beautiful
floral tributes and kindness shown
during recent death of husband and
son. George Ewing, who passed
away December Ia, 1888.
We also thank Mrs. Riley, Mrs.
Goodnight and choir for singing.
The pastor, Rev j. Irwin, assisted
by Rev. Fl. L. Mcneil for condol-
P. Loritts, for services rendered.
ence, also the undertaken, Mr.. H.
Signed:
Mrs. George Ewing and children,
Marjorie, George, Jr., and Caroline;
Mr.. and Mrs. William Ewing and
Bertha, mother, father and sister.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
FUNERALS
Mrs. Mary Z. Mccregor

Mrs. Mary <. McGFegoF
Mrs. Mary E. McGregor, So, Of
813 Dennison avenue, died at her
home at $3.50 a. M, Wednesday af-
ter nine weeks illness. Surviving
are her husband, Richard; her mo-
ther, Mrs. Lucy Watkins; three sis
ters, Mrs. Susie Cornwell, Colum-
bus; Mrs. Matte Smith, and Mrs.
Lucy Rutledge Of Dayton. Funeral
will be held from the Wesleyan
Methodist church at 2 p. m. Friday
with Rev. Jerome Wilson officiating.
Burial will be in Willowview Gem
etery.
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CCC Erarollees
Present

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spent many days and hours making
the set.
In letter accompanying the gift,
signed by the Army officers, Eric
pierson, the camp instructor in
blacksmithing, and Marcus L, An
derson, the colored educational ad-
wiser, it was stated that the enrollees
had made the stand "as tribute TO
the good deeds" of the President.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
Ask Daytonians To
Train TO Columbus

Columbus police have appealed to
Daytonians intending TO attend the
Inauguration Of Goyernor-elect
Bricker to take the train to the
state capital instead Of driving their
automobiles, it was announced
Thursday by George Holland, chair
man Of the local excursion to the in
auguration.
Police fear they will be unable to
handle the traffic in Columbus and
are planning to close all streets in
the vicinity Of the state-house, they
told Holland.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
500 DAYT0NIANS TO ATTEND
BRIKER'S INAUGURATION

executive committee, eighth floor Of
the American building. Special
trains will also run from Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Toledo and Akron, &C.
cording to Holland.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-01-06
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CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Mis- Bes-
sic Vinson wishes to express their
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Olson Seeks
OF Billings

San Francisco, Oct. 13-(AP)-
Governor Culbert L. Olson, wrote
the California Supreme Court to-
day urging that it make a recon-
mendation which would permit him
to grant a pardon to Warren Bill
ings, serving a life term at Fol
som prison for the 1916 prepared
ness day bombing.
Governor Olson's first official
act was the granting of a full par
con to Tom Mooney, also convicted
of the bombing.
He repeatedly has stated his be-
lief in the innocence Of both Moon
ey and Billings, who always in
sisted they were ''railroaded' to
prison for the bombing by elements
opposed to their labor leading ac-
tiVitieS.
A state law blocks an outright
pardon for Billings. 1t says gov
elnor may not pardon a man with
a prior criminal record without the
approval Of the state Supreme
Court Billings had a previous con-
viction against him for transporting
dynamite.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Six Convicted
Of Collision

Cleveland, Oct. 13-(AP)-Five
nenvers and the secretary Of the
Cleveland Plastering Contractors
~ ociaton were convicted today of
oerauding the United States gov
ciament by collusive bidding on
seno3l repair contracts, financed by
ederal funds.
j Federal court jury acquitted
the defendants on two other counts
contained in a joint indictment.
These accused the men of arrang-
Ae separate bids on contracts and
with meeting in December 1885, to
tepuate bids.
The defendants were Charles S.
hommell, Patrick j. Homes, Mer-
nan H. Deter, George F. McKenny,
larry Dalton, members Of the as
ISOLATION, and Ira S. Clifford, secre-
tdrv
r S. District Attorney Emerich
b Freed at the opening of the
TRIAL Sept. 26 before federal judge
robert n. Wilkin, said prosecution
Es linked with the national cam
@gn Of the Department of Justice
'2alnst alleged restraint Of trade
r the building industry
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Big Tanker
reighter Of
Allies Sunk

New York, Oct 13-(AP)-The
American steamship President
Harding radioed today that she had
rescued the crew Of 36 Of the Brit
ish freighter HeronspoI while pro-
ceeding to aid the French tanker W..
Emile Miquet. The Heronspool was
sunk off thu Irish coast. The Hard
ing said it found the tanker in
flames. The crew apparently had
drowned.
Captain James E. Roberts sent
the following message to the United
States lines of New York:
'At 2:1O p. m. (NeW York time)
Thursday responded to S. 0. S.
from French tanker w. Emile Mi
ouet X X x At 1850 a. m. sighted
and rescued crew of SO in boat from
British steamer Heronspool. None
missing. Reached w. Emile Miquet
Attire. No sign Of crew.
The Emile Miquet left Houston,
Texas, Sept. II with $l36,087 Of
crude oil. Her tonnage Of 14,115
made her one of the largest oil
tankers afloat.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
atrols OF
Germans End
French Say
Little Activity on
w e S t er n Front;
French Speculate on
M a or Offensive;
Germans Plant Mines
And Traps.

Paris, Oct 13.-(AP)-German pa
trolls were reported today suddenly
to have abandoned attacks in which
they had failed in five days to cap
tllre any French prisoners.
Military advices said the French
army was keeping sharp watch on
the front wondering why on mag
nificently clear day. it was calm
except in the Warndt forest region
where a communicate said small
enemy patrols were repulsed.
French observers speculated on
whether the Germans intended tc
launch a major offensive.
They said the Germans from their
attempts to take prisoners despite
averse weather appeared equally
anxious to know French intentions.
The reported halt IN the German
raids was ascribed to the possibility
that they were too costly.
The Germans, sources said were
sowing woods and hills Of the front
with mines and traps Of all descrip-
tons compelling the French to adj
vance only ''step by step" with ut
most caution.
President Albert Lebrun gave adj
ded emphasis to Premier Daladier's
speech Tuesday rejecting peace or
Hitler's terms. The president thanked
the premier for 'eXpressing so clear
ly and firmly the unanimous feeling
and will Of the French nation"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
President D e ere e S
All Civilians Hold
Themselves in Readi-
!. ness to Aid in Nom
Military Pursuits;
Firms to Fight, If
Necessary.

Helsinki, Oct 13.-(AP)-Presi-
dent Kyoesti Jallio issued decree
today ordering all Finnish civilians
to hold themselves in readiness to
aid the government in nOn-military
pursuits as required by the present
emergency.
The decree was issued as Finnish
leaders continued to express OPP
timism concerning their chances Of
receiving acceptable terms from
Soviet Russia as the second day Of
Finnish-Russian talk began in Mos
COW. They hoped their country would
fare better than Baltic neighbOrs
which have become virtual Russian
protectorates as a result Of Kremlin
parleys.
The decree put into effect regula-
tons previously drawn, providing for
wartime emergencies. The services Of
all citizens may be required for work
applied directly or indirectly in con-
nection with, national defense.
The nation stepped UP prepara-
lions to fight if necessary for its in
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
ROthstein's Loan
To Furriers Union
Bought" Police

Washington, Oct. 13-(AP)-
A former charter member Of the
American Communist party told the
House committee investigating I'M
Americanism today that Arnold
Rothstein, slain New York gambler,
loaned the Communist dominated
Furriers Union about $1,750,0OO in
1926, some of which went to New
York policemen.
The witness, Maurice l.. Maxim,
Russian born nationalized Ameri-
can citizen, testified that $4,000
was paid to policemen in a II week
period during the 1926 fusIriers
strike for keeping away from the
union "sluggers''.
Maxim, who testified be was a
member of the Communist party
from its inception in 1920 to 1886,
said be was sent to Sing Sing upon
conviction of felonious assault
growing out Of the furriers strike
in which several persons were in
jured.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
KING GUSTOF CALLS FOR
CONFERENCE IN STOCKHOLM

Stockholm, Oct 13.-(AP)-King
Gustof today invited and received &C
ceptances from the kings of Den
mark and Norway and the president
of Finland to meet him in Stock
holm October 18 presumably to dis
cuss the Finnish-Russian question.
Foreign ministers of the Scandin-
avian nations will accompany their
rulers.
The specific questions to be dis
cussed were not Immediately dlsclos-
ed but it was understood that the
Finnish situation in the face Of Rus
sian expansion in the Baltic would
predominant.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Chamberlain
Rebuff Seen
Inadequate
Lloyd Georges Coun-
Gil Asks Government
To State Its Willing
ness to Negotiate for
Peace.

London, Oct. 13.-(AP)-The
Council Of Action for Peace and Re
construction, headed by David
Lloyd George, Britain's World War
prime minister, today characterized
Prime Minister Chamberlain's re-
buff Of Nazi peace overtures as
'Quite jnadequate".
Actions by the council and Or
ganization of different liberals came
or the heels Of widespread news
paper and private comment prais-
ing the firm stand against Adolf
Hitler taken by Chamberlain in his
House of Commons speech yester-
day.
Informed Britons said they be-
leved the speech had finally con-
weed Germany that France and
Britain were determined to fight to
the bitter end But the Council of
Continued on Page Four)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Pr0viisii0nS
Of Shipping
Is Obstacle
Vice President Urges
Acceptance Of One of
T hr { e Compro-
mise Proposals Of
ferecI, One Of Them
b. Senator Josiah
Bailey.

Washington. Oct Vice
President Garner was reported au-
thor velv today to be asserting his
influences to effect compromise on
the 9png provisions of the adj
ru.st tons neutrality legislation
IN an effort to bring debate to an
early close.
Gamer informed persons said, had
urged administration leaders to &C
cepr one of three compromise pro-
roSals made by Senators Johnson,
(Ro California;: White (R) Maine;
and Bailey (D) North Carolina, in
order to clear away one obstacle
ahead of a final vote on the arms
embargo repeal bill.
The three proposed amendments
were delivered today to Chairman
ptman. Democrat, Nevada, of the
SeAates Foreign Relations Commit
tee, or his study Details were not
revealed Immediately but among
other things exemption of shipping
Is belligerent nations in the Pacific
IS involved.
The administration bill now con-
u.ns clause which would prohibit
any american vessels fro mcarrying
materials to beligerents to any part
o. he world.
Senator Nye, Republican, North
Dakota told his colleagues that the
administrations pending neutrality
bill should be remOdeled both to re-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Babson Sees Japan, China
biggest U.S.. Competitors
Adjustments Must Be Made In American In
dustrial System If 1t Is to Survive; Big War
Business for u. S. Likely.

chant marine, now second largest in
the world will enjoy its busiest days
since 1920.
The richest commercial prize that
Germany's lack Of sea-poWer has
forced her to give up is her trade
with Latin America. AS I see it the
only obstacle to boom in our trade
with South American nations IS the
lack Of buying power Of these coun-
tries. Our difficulty is to find ad-
ditional products which we can take
from South America in exchange for
our manufactured goods. Wool, hides,
nitrates, and coffee can be imported,
of course. But Latin Americas prln-
cipal SURPRISES are copper oil and
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Allies Ready
For Anything

London, Oct 13.-(AP)-A war
office spokesman declared today that
British and French military forces
are ready for anything" from Ger
many, now that Britain's main ex-
peditionary forces has moved across
the channel to France.
He indicated the British-French
strategy was to wait for the Ger
mans to attack With the approach
of bad weather making military OPP
erations difficult until spring, mill
diary spokesman said the British and
French could afford to wait until
then but "Hitler may not be able to-
War Secretary Leslie Hore-Belisha
told the same press conference that
the movement of the British eXpedl-
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
AmericanGold
To Stabilize
Latin Banks

Washington, Oct. 13.-(AP)-
President Roosevelt said today that
plans to use part of this country's
idle gold to stabilize the credit ia
cilities of Latin American financial
institutions had been under study
Tor rome time.
In one or two instances he told
the press conferences such plans
were almost in the negotiation stage.
He made this statement when
asked to comment on a suggestion
CONTINUED on Page Six)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Firms Optimistic Over
Chance of Settlement
Jewelry Salesman
Is Kidnap Victim

Cincinnati, Oct. 13.-(AP)-
Cincinnati police broadcast to-
day that three robbers had kid
mapped a New York gem sales
man and fled with diamonds
valued at $4,000.
Identity of the victim was not
Immediately available.
Police broadcast a description
of the robbers with the infor-
nation they had fled in sedan
bearing Indiana licenses.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Both Sides
Fear Great
Aerial War
By CHARLES p. STEWART
Central Press COlumniSt

Washington, Oct. Is. = Aviation
hasn't figured as much thus far in
western European warfare as gen.
orally was expected. In the eastern
area, to be sure, German planes have
bombed Warsaw and other Polish
cities into ruins, but London, Paris
and Berlin haven't been raided from
the heavens. as was anticipated.
They've been scared half to death,
as their nightly blackoutS have
proved However, nothing much has
happened.
American flying experts, though,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-10-13
Agreement OF
Soviets And
Turks Likely

Moscow, Oct. 13.-(AP)-Amid re-
ports that some form of agreement
would be signed by Russia and Tur-
key within the next day or two, the
Turkish foreign minister Sukru Sara
coglu was received at the Kremlin
today
In the absence Of any official COM
ment from either side, observers be-
lieved the prospective pact would
settle questions in relation to the
Black Sea and the Dardanelles and
would define the attitude of each ma
ton toward the other in the current
European war.
Little Finlands position for dicker-
ing with big Soviet Russia has been
improved by the diplomatic back
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