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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
Ethel Waters
Acting Was The
Season S Best
Named BY New
York Critics On
Performances

NEW YORK Ethel Waters.
former blues singer who turned
dramatic actress in the recently
closed "Mamba's Daughter" was
voted. last week. by New York dra-
matte critics along with Judith
Anderson. white, as giving the hest
performance among actresses for
The 1889 season.
Both Miss waters and Miss An
derson. tho star OF Family Por-
trait" currently at the Morocco
theatre. received nine votes.
Va Unanimous Vote
No player received the unanimous
vote OF all Ton dramatic critics par
icipa'ing in the poll because Wal
ter winchel and Robert Coleman
divided reviewing assignments for
the New York Daily Mirrow, and
n order o insure a fair poll. crit
les were allowed 10 vote only on
PLAYS they had reviewed.
Miss waters. who had her first
non musical role on "Mambas
Daughter. was received enthusiasts
lically right from the opening OF
the show in January On one occa-
sion she was called back for twelve
encores. and then collapsed back
stage with the applause still ring
ing in her ears.
Playing the tragic role OF Hagar.
the sacrificing mother who thinks
nothing Is too good for her dangh-
ter and her daughters child. Miss
Waters had already established
herself as a front-rank dramatic
actress. hut the honor she's just re-
ceived has given her the official
stamp OF approval OF the theatre.
Rising 10 stardom first in vaude-
VILE. then In night clubs. and later
in Broadway revues. she had years
OF hardship and struggle behind her
before she achieved recognition.
Responsible for introducing more
than so song hits during her sing
ing career. Ethel Waters had
cached pinnacle OF success in the
he musical world Her complete
change to the dramatic stage and
her remarkable success there Is
a tribute 10 a great trouper
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
AK AS Ozark Tower
Ends Dramatic Season

The curtain was runs down on
amateur productions for the cur
reLt season with the presentation
OF Alexander Woolcoii and George
KAT fman's Dark Tower BY Alpha
Kalpa Alpha sorority IN Detroit
Institute ~ ATT last Friday nisA'
Robert HAYDEN. without q 'oaht
nc ~ tho hcsi Young actors IN De-
ron dlrc,ied and PLAYED ne role
" ! anon Wells IN the three-act
lrama And Robert gave one Of his
hcs' displays ~ his,rior'c ability
TIE writer did ro' see tae hrst
part " 'hc play hu' was for'cnaie
10 arrive u time for pa O, me
second act. and remained 80 en-
Joy The third and maj
In adGlaon 70 HAYDEN. 'hs work
% Berry Louise cam vas espee-
tally pleasing ne naiarainess ana
noncha.ance e roe thar scented
70 have beoa written tor her Sne
VAS exceedingly good
TIE third ar' Afforded Geraldine
Rledsoe an cpporilnuy 10 ngsn an
audience 't sheer fNfte ~ deep
emotional acans effectively por
frayrg crushed and broken we
man.
George Higgins scored as Wis
IAN Gurus, New York detective
vho IS eagir 20 solve = crime, hu;
never. rern.S i, 'o SIX heaN Is up
"a BIS shoulders Missed Nimrcd
Carney, and that was dnd 10 ih,
evening as mis- chroricler always
enjoys deep-throaied vNpfessiols
hueled out by Mr. Carces
v-his ne crowd vas not as LARGE
as had been expected those who
remained away missed ore o' me
hest plays o. he season. J would
be hne 10 me drama Was produced
again next fail.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
BILLIE HOLIDAY RECORDS FIRST
SONG AGAINST THE LYNCHING EVIL

NEW YORK - Billie Holiday.
buAon blues singer at New No:k's
swank cafe Society night club in
Sheridan Suare. is now heard in
whai is believed 10 he the FIRST
phonoefaph recording in America
OF popular song that has lynch
ing as its theme.
The record Is strange Fruit"
the haunting melody, manufactured
ana distributed by the Commodore
Music shops. ia East 42rd street
In New York
THE music Is very beautiful and
Miss Holiday sings this piece with
extraordinary power So d Walter
White, secretary Of the NAACP 4
verse from the song. which was
written by Lewis Allan. New
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
Clipping
Big Apple
BY Lille Lovett and
Billy Roach

III Ho everybody. Alma Pan,
pinch-hitting. The Dandridre ,,'
ters, Eta. Dot and Vivian ,bo..
sunklst beauties from sunny car
fornia. sailed for an engaremsr,
In London after being the rec,n,
ents OF one OF the gaycst farewn,
parties ever staged on hoard a.
lie D'France. Genial Jack Smith
Of Cotton Club fame was on hars
with some choice beverage for ~.
gala occasion. Cab Galloway .rs
his Jitterhugs won their sccona
consecutive ball game when ihsr
defeated the Cats from tho cl,..
Hat. II 10 7. In their initial ran.
with Harn and Hardart can won
90 10 7.
Doty Dash sends hello and s,,.
she. wants TO spend her yaca,Io,
in the Motor City. Ethel wa,er,
opened her ''Fat-Man-On- Snv,,
Hill the other evening with :
hang. Here's wishing YOU esne.
cess Ethel. The Thorn IN caA.
hand Is reported on the mend and
will return 10 the band stand Tua..
day 80. Eddie Barfield hlled N.
vacancy. Teddy Wilson. IN tow
for brief stay. allowing Re-,
Webster TO play one nlvhier vi,h
Cab. Teddy returns 10 Boston n
MAY series OF one-niehiors
Thelma Carpenter. the Personals
Kid. sends hello to all We Cats ana
saws she is Coming through loob
out. The landlord is spreading
more sugar on Sugar Hill with N,
opening OF some fine apartment,
10 those who must abide m Snr,-
Hill.
Jean Goldkette stages come.
hack as he batons the American
symphony orchestra IN their In.
augural concert at Carne
Hall A fantasy on "The s. Lou,
Blues will be the featured num-
Der OF the evening. Walter Dur.
ham seems 10 feel rather sur,
about Grace. when he tries 10 no.
come dictator. Lookout there
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17

see that hotel arrangements were
Strengthened ont instead OF being
cruelty hurt again for flat re-
fusal 10 take her in one on the
part or. the management OF Ho-
tel Lincoln?
or course. this is the tabled land
or the free ). free speech, etc.
but what about a little freedom and
true equality on all counts for all
Negro Americans whether the case
concerns one of the singers inter-
national reputation or citizen 81
our own status
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17

It. hrmher Whalen, hui We don't
think you Will.
That gracious lady NJ tho world
OF music Marion Anderson is as
much champion In her field as
LOUIS IS in his.
Wonder what sort Of heart
some ~ our countrymen and wo-
men possess
WHY IN 'hcll's bells didn't the
sponsors OF Miss Andcrsons ap-
pearancc In Springfield. H.. al the
premiere ~ Young Mr. Lincoln. e
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17

OMEGA COED HOrR at club
Plantation, sunday. June IS, 1899;
$3.50 y. m. Ia -.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17

500 Late Models
You Got $4,000.
Long Easy Terms
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-06-17
Hot Nikado' Will Leave Broadway
Tar Worlds Fair Hall Of Music

>EW YORK Michael Todd
iio Nikaan Starting Bill Rohin-
SEN viii. shake the das, ~ Broad
as 'rom 'fs feet and move 70 nc
worlds Fair Han az Music June
~ after S. performances
The hoNon.ce slunp which has
STE Broadway night li'e s.nco The
optac =, '5e 'as has also pu' q
atn ~ As Mikado rceips Too
wl competition from Flushing
Nsd Ds was thought 70 be one
gao u prnmpr"g Producer
ael Gcci-nn r' 'ah. iht fair Of
thorn, To cer So Zach
# t'olrc' ~ Aeiprs Equity ass
s'r.a.in r-lel Easy week iAa 'hc
Ntad as wn' save ~ ahte
hy We Fair fNty conditions
VIE Hdf siA-dtf torf}tour
hNir ~neN UfN tnrsHa bal
oft~no ari 80 minimum
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29
4. Y. HAYDEN'S
RITES PLANNED

Alfred Virgil Hayden. "a, brother
OF Elmer Hayden, former Tacoma
attorney. and the last Of his genef-
alton. died Tuesday morning in .
local hospital. he had been re.
siding Al asoa Park ave
A former state hank examiner
and banker. he retired from sctise
business IN 1870 For the last -
years he had made his home IN
Los Angeles, returning to Tacoma
in May OF this year.
He WAS a member Of the Union
club
His survivors include q sister
in.law, Mrs. Elmer A.. Hayden.
wife OF the Tacoma attorney who
died In August. 1888; . brother
Dr. N. W. Graft. widowed
husband of Fora w.. who also died
in August Of 1888. and two neph-
ew.. Maxwell Hayden Of Tacoma
and George Hayden Of Chehails.
Buekley-king's viii announce fu-
neral arrangements.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29
MONEY ON LINE
WILL Be RULE

Couples filing Applications TOR
marriage licenses win have 10 pay
the required Zee eefcrr the license
i issued. starting sept D Il wss
announced Tuesday ~ Chief rer~
MY Auditor Arthur schlcget
Sehlegel said that stree the ~.
rlseatsen law went lnio elIecs -
June :. Inc $3.50 fcs Vas rot 60.
lecsed until the time The license
10 marry wss issued
There have been q number uf
cases Schlegel said -where con.
pies applied far licenses and then
did not return n srs them after
ths three days required ~ law
elapsed
sehiegsl explained thet clerical
work involved In filing the appil.
cations and ether expense n eon.
neetien with providing application
blanks necrsaltatcs collection ~
the license fee At time the sppli-
cation ia flied.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29
Winners OF 3
RADIOS NAMED
Results of Pacific
Avenue Contest
Revealed

Names Of the winners OF three
radios offered BY the Downtown
association IN connection with the
Pacific ave. three-day sale. held
Aug. f7-ie, were announced Tues
day. The winners, their prizes and
completed sentences follow:
Mrs. Paul b. Brasten. 4017 So.
9TH st. first prize. a General Elec-
trio Console radio for her sentence.
Il like to shop along the new Pa
cific avenue because the new high
way makes the best buy-way"
Mrs. Denny McCiane. l241 So.
Verde ST., second prize. a General
Electric 1910 table radio for her
sentence: 81 like TO shop along the
new Pacific avenue because it's
the brand new lane where bargains
reign"
Mrs. r. II. Bookwalter. 1912 No.
Verde St, third prize, an Auto
matte portable radio for her sent
ence: Il like to shop along the new
Pacific avenue because it's easy
walking. parking and driving"
Judges were B. f. Buckmaster,
J. T. S. Lyle. H. ]. McGrath and
Monty Percival.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

A favorite rendezvous or hang
out for high school boys of Tacoma
these days is the Stump Shop in
Fishers Store for Men. Here
gather groups of boys from Lin
coin. Stadium and Bellarmine to
make friendly conversation and to
become reacqusinted with n an
other after the summer holiday
from school.
As a special attraction for the
boys. Fishers has brought to the
shop free moving pictures Of big
college football games. Three
showings of the pictures will be
given each afternoon this week
through Thursday, and all boys
of Tacoma and vicinity are cordially
invited to attend at least one OF
the shows. Well-known football
coaches also have been invited 10
be present for talks with the boys.
and conversation naturally turns
to the prospects of the coming foot
ball season
Every high school boy is well
come to attend these get-togethers
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

German MS. Portland Remains at
Everett Due to Threat of War

Orders to hold the Hamburg
American lines m~otorship Port
land In Everett because Of the cur
rent war crisis were revealed Tues
day. five days after the vessel
cleared the Port OF. Tacoma with
a supply of local cargo.
The Portland sailed from Port
piers last Thursday night. after a
call in which she discharged
chemicals and paper and took
aboard a load of logs. plywood and
general freight destined for the
continent.
Late last week Germany ordered
all her merchantmen home. The
Portland. repeatedly the only Ger
man vessel on Puget Sound, has
been loading lumber at Port
Gamble and Everett
Arrived on Sunday
She arrived in Everett Sunday.
and took on lumber. and was said
TO be carrying also a large con-
signment of furniture for jewish
German emigrants nov living In
Vancouver.
Captain Franz Harder was re-
portedly ordered by Sudden 4
Christensen, the lines Seattle
agency, to keep the vessel in the
Everett port during the present
European crisis instead Of proceed
ing into Canadian waters.
The effect on other German yes
sells has not been disclosed a. yet.
The Hamburg Americans motor
ship Vancouver left Rotterdam
August S for the Pacific coast.
Neser on Way North
Other movements included the
North German Lloyd motorship
Weser, which left California last
week for Northwest ports. The
Donau. sailing for the same line,
was to have sailed August II from
Antwerp for the west coast.
Other German ships recently in
Washington waters were the Elsa
Essberger and Anniliese Essbcrger.
motorships regarded as among the
in modern tramp service.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29
Is What 2 Prosvl Car
Officers Dc on Dog Watch

sidssf 10 noFvow Hashawayts srp<h
10 rel car started thtnhlna n ~
ionxed 10 = friend. Nays totd stnry
10 ps~k nssst p>vcnhs. whs f<rnr.
nlse1 them. They will mshs soal
any damage"
Aass1 =, NJ. From tsi< Eael Nm.
Tuck Rsx hathaway 10 essssnsy No.
rltal 10 have cut hand dreeDed
rms happened while ~ ~as ehas.
INC boys who toos hts trurh."
ella n. To Mckinley srneul
Can 10 Investigate dow. On arrival
found an Old sitter DOC 'settinf. :
bsaslly engaged scratching fises.
Upon eur arrival NJ srAmpsf<1
away = few feet and eoufinusd 10
satisfy the itshyssssI
y % o m.-aou duty
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29
Citizens Group
Meets Thursday

The New Citizens committee
will meet Thursday at s p. m. in
room 231 OF the Federal building.
This meeting has been called to
complete plans for the Constitution
day celebration, to be held Sep
TENDER 18th in the auditorium of
Jason Lee school.
Persons who have attained the
age of 81 during the past year will
be guests of honor at this patriotic
celebration. Two fine speakers, as
well as many excellent musical
numbers have been arranged.
Representatives from IL differ
ent patriotic organizations in the
city have cooperated in arranging
this program.
The public is invited to attend.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

They loaded lumber In Grays HAr-
Dor and at Portland, and sailed for
the China coast.
Satartia Due Wednesday
Assurance that the Satartia viii
call in Tacoma before making her
maiden voyage under the banner
Of the new Pacific Northwest
Oriental line was given Tuesday by
officials at Port piers.
The satartiA win arrive AT the
sperry dock Wednesday morning
for flour and will move to Port
piers that evening TO load Thurs
day and Friday.
From the latter port she viii
take a quantity Of piling. full
amount of which had not been de-
termined Tuesday. for Oriental
ports.
She In listed 10 clear Puget
Sound ports September 3 for the
open sea.
Loads Fir Lumber
Little change was noted on the
Tacoma waterfront Tuesday. The
Olympic put in at the Defiance
mill Monday evening for 400, 900
feet Of fir lumber for California.
Al Port piers, the Matson lines
steamer Kohala concluded the
loading that brought her here on
an extra trip because Of heavy
shipments 10 the Hawaiian islands
in fear of a coastal transport tieup
this fall. She wAs due 10 clear
about 3 p. m.
At the smelter dock. the Ixion
and cspae worked cargo, while
the Vermont and Hegirs were en-
at the shaffer No. ! dock.
Canned Goods. Piywood
Portaooma anticipated the ar
Of the Pacific Enterprise and
Edward Luckenbach Wednesday.
The former was TO berth At 7 a. m
10 take on canned goods. pIywood.
$50. 900 feet Of spruce lumber and
possibly an additional amount Of
In.
The Luckenbsch freightcr viii
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

What with doE and The
aok 20 DOG. gone mixed w.
Detectives Albert tittxhlinsl An.
dsrson and George bursesan had
plenty II rsason for loasina dog
cared when they esms Oft shift
Tuesday.
They sat down and knochsd out
q review Of the nights visii. Their
official report.
II included
IL 20 p m~re location shsfs
offloer Hotscheck had . two-ytsr-
old Indian baby which ws took 10
the detention station. she had
BERN left ~ . hotel by her mother
"ii2o .. From station. took
Maria Joseph indian womanl 10
detention station and picked UP
her baby"
40 q. M To i<it Eaas snth
IT REX Hathaway reported two
men had just stolen his truck. Ne
ran after them, but they got away.
While out scouting around. ths
truck was returned 10 Hsthawayss
residence. A. H.. 20. and
E. +, a. were waiting for
us. Explained they finished work
At I =. M, took . fellow smploys
home. and ran out 81 gas. OBJ
tanned gas. q wouldn't start.
showed car. Wound up In hois
and couldn't get any further. De.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29
" DRIVERS FINED
FOR NO AUTO TESTS

Found guilty on chsrees II fall
Ing 10 comply with ths state nsesar
vehieis code. Frank Haley and
Roy Summers we're each assss&>d
Iinss BY Justice fAytoa Monday
afternoon.
Thsy wsrs accused NJ failing -
return THAR automobiles for : ~
ssst within The To-day psvto<d pro-
vided under ths statute after ti1etr
machines asssrtediy had failed u
pass requirements a. The act-
bssiey sss nned go and aests.
while Summers ~ss assessed : fIne
81 t7.bo and eo~tsl Ths mel we're
arrested BY state p~trpinsal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

They loaded lumber In Crsys Har-
Dor and at Portland, and sailed for
the China coast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

p. m. from Buckley Kings chapel;
REV. Frank r. Goodnoush offi1lst.
ing IL chapel; Tacoma lodge No.
~. y and A. NJ officiating al
.erassside In Tacoma cemetery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-29

PHILIP KNOX

Mrs. Gertrude v. Knox. %. OF
2053 East saith st. died Monday
in a local hospital. She leaves
her husband. Philip OF tho home.
one sister. Mrs. Lydia Spencer Of
wysndotte. Oklahoma. cassedy 4
Aliens will make the announce.
ments.
INFANT JAMES sArxo
James satko. infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Paul satho. 1901 East d
st.. died Sunday In q local hos
pltai. Services will he held We'd
nesday At isso .. m from Mel
fingers chapel.
FUNERAL SERVICES
John Jsnkowski--Tuesday. I p.
m. Calvary cemetery: ~Traveside
services under direction OF Mel.
lineerr.
William Alexander Jchasten-
Wednesday. I p. m. from Melting
er's chapel with Rev. w. A. Moore
officiating.
Charles Henry Snyder Wednss.
day. I p. m. from Meliingers
chapel; Rev. w. A. Moore official.
Ing; interment FARMLAND cemetery.
Inciep W. Beath 800 Wednesday,
$50 p. m from Buckiey.King's
chapel: Rev. Asa Smith officist-
ing; burial Mountain View Burial
park.
Herbert MILL Wednesday. $40
call first at the ~. Regis dock
and viii move 10 Port piers In the
afternoon. where she will work
cargo until midnight, taking
freight for the ess coast.
Ships IN port xohsls. Port piers
I'D ffion nmeit<f. Vermont
and nrsira. shsffer No, g. olsmpss,
ahips dur Wednesday. netsrtls 81
spefry dock Pacific Entsfprine. Port
Edward Lucssnbschs ~ REGIS
dock North Hsven and Coast Miller,
No. 2 dock.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-02-23

Taken as whole, his record as JUS
tice, like that of the late Justice
Holmes, rests securely as friend of
the little fellow. While decidedly
pro-New Dealish he on several occa-
sions held important New Deal leg
islation unconstitutional.
A Significant Innovation.
On Monday of last week both
Houses adjourned out of respect to
the memory of Pope Plus XII The
action taken was not because of the
fact that he was the head of great
religious body but rather because of
his outstanding service in behalf of
peace and tolerance. No death in
recent years has evoked greater sor-
row. 1t is universally hoped that
his successor will be equally ardent
in promoting the welfare of humanity.
No other individual in all the world
is in a better position to promote
peace. Pope Plus last years were
saddened by the savage prosecutions
that are being waged in so many
lands. 1t is to be hoped that the
election of the new pope will mark
the dawn of better day for all
humanity.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1939-02-23
The Church And
The Community
BY REV. jobs. KNUDSEN

One of the merits of our modern
age is undoubtedly that the relation
ship between man and woman has
been brought out into frank and
open discussion. There still exists
a great deal of ignorance and mis-
understanding concerning this fun
damental matter, but it is certainly
possible to get authoritative facts
written by responsible persons and
adapted to different age groups. No
one need be uniformed or misin-
formed, and we undoubtedly enjoy
a great advantage over ages when
ignorance and prudish taboos united
to make life miserable struggle for
many people.
But, as in so many other matters,
the advantages of our age have been
misused. Frivolity has been mis-
taken for frankness and hcentious-
ness for freedom. The tendency has
been not only to discard superstitions
and taboos but also to disregard all
consideration and discipline. Result
antly the situation has arisen where
moral anarchy is threatening to re-
place soundness and uprightness.
That this is equally bad for the in
dividual and society we can well
agree.
Matters of sex are not, as has been
taken for granted by many in our
times, questions to be determined
only through consideration of the
individuals likes and desires. When
the latter is the case it shows a fun
damentally wrong attitude toward
life. For such matters do concern
the fundamentals. They do show
our relation to God and our fellow
men. If we respect and follow the
two great commandments, Love God
and love your neighbor, then we must
realize that consideration for the in
dividual alone easily leads to dis
respect and abuse of the life that is
a gift from God and to violation and
destruction of the love and consider
alton that should guide our relation
ship to other people.
We have been given human love
which raises and elevates human re-
lations, but we are also constantly
tempted to violate this love. There
is violation which is sin. This sin
uses fancy PHILOSOPHERS as dis
guise, but it is sin nevertheless and
its result is inevitably destruction of
that which is fine and good in life
1t is therefore urgently necessary
that our generation pays renewed
attention to the truth of the ancient
commandment, "Thou Shalt Not
Commit Adultery"