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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-04
LOUIS A GREAT CHAMPION

The manner in which Champion Joe
Louis disposed of the youthful Colored
challenger for his crown, John Henry
Lewis, was nothing short of amazing.
The word by word description of the
slaughter was moving, as it was
piercingly shot over the air with the
precise tenseness of a fatal drama
=. two minutes and twenty-nine sec
onds of encroaching terror unleashed
in the prize-ring. There is little use
to deliberate over the point as to who
killer Joe" could, or could not, have
moved down with his homicidal
heaves on the eve of January 25. The
famous Brown Bomber would have
bowled any of them over that night, in
the same style. Yes, including Jack
Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler, when
he was at his peak. Premature gossip
about the outcome of this rare melee
had certainly gone the rounds, with or
without the intention of doing harm
to an affray that, from the very outset,
had them all fiabbergasted A crowd
of $4,000 fans turned out to see a
great champion fighter, the marvel of
the age, in action. This in itself could
be accepted as a tribute to this fight
ing, active champion. When it comes
to heaving this bolt called a punch"
this Louis person steps aside for no
one. This streak of lightning that
starts it's journey from the lower
steel-like muscles of Louis power
fully-built shoulders, automatically
taking its course down a pair of
strong, sinewy, pair of arms -. arms,
with a background of hard labor,
developed in Louis boyhood days,
when he was the breadwinner of a
large family-delivering blocks of ice
up and down stairs in his work on an
ice truck and working on the assem-
bly-line at Henry Ford's River Rouge
Plant. After that thing called "punch"
shoots out, exploding at the very end
OF that driving-rod, striking anything
devastatingly within it's reach. Louis
assumes no responsibilities. Those
enormous shoulder-muscles that play
the fundamental part in the Brown
Bomber's tremendous punching ability,
ripple like waves when they are in
action. At any rate, the story behind
it would probably cover book, or per
haps volumes, taking one back to the
cotton fields of Alabama, twisting it's
way through the heart of the share
cropper country where the imminent
Brown Bomber was born.
There isn't a heavyweight living
that can stand up under a Louis ex-
change. The dazzling speed with
which he delivers his punch-coordi-
mated with that "killer" sock, is really
too much to master. Louis ushered in
the big gates with his appearance in
the squared circle. All in all, he is
being heralded as the greatest heavy
weight ever, and the sharp observers
OF the art of fsticuffs say that only
age and high-living would cause the
Detroit Destroyer to ultimately meet
defeat. He has been one of the bust
est of champs. The fight with John
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-04

per is one of our most outstanding
actors on the stage today with a roper
toire of fifty-four plays during his
thirty-nine year career before the
footlights and has won his spurs on
stage, radio and screen his present
performance of Crooks in "Of Mice
and Men" is a well studied characteri-
cation of a lonely and outspoken
stable swipe striking the flint which
touches off the spark of one of the
most dramatic sequences of the play
it has been welcome treat to have
him stalk the boards in Boston q.
the Guardian Associates announces
their Annual Valentine Ball at Butler
Hall, February IA concerted
effort is now under way among our
leading citizens to create local en-
ployment of colored workers in the
public utility companies who derive a
large percentage of business from our
people. Harlem has led the way
through proper economic measures
which resulted in opening the doors
for intelligent colored youth who have
succeeded admirably and the value of
good will thus engendered has in
creased the volume of trade to mott
ceable degree the Press Club of
Boston will endorse this movement
one hundred per cent and other bust
ness and social organizations are ex-
pected to fall into line more later
/. the first intercity amateur boxing
tourney for the season will be staged
at Boston Garden next Monday night
n IF
sters will be pitted against visiting
boxing outfits from Nova Scotia and
Philadelphia . =. there will be contests
in all eight championship classes
four performers in each class and
total of "a battles in the ring the
New England combination, to be
known as the Boston team will be
composed of colored and white boys
who have won their spurs in the vari-
Gus championship Journeys staged this
season by the Irish American "A. and
N.E.A.A.A.U. The Massachusetts, Pub
lie Service Personnel League has
chosen the Veterans Preference Law
as glazing example of class legisla-
ton which is unwise and grossly I'M
fair to the people Of the Common
wealth as a whole q. -. it firmly believes
and is willing to demonstrate that
incfticiency, extravaganza and a de-
moralizing influence result from the
Veterans Preference Law and is an
organization of men and women of all
ages, races, creed and color in varied
stations of life who are interested in
seeing that the persons appointed to
positions under civil services in this
state shall be from among those who
have demonstrated their superior
ability in competitive examinations
the League stands for strict
application of the merit system; for
the establishment of minimum stand
ards of education, training and expert
ence in examinations for classified
positions &. the League is strongly
opposed to special privilege for any
group or class of citizens YOU NAV
secure further information by writing
Pc. Box Poll the League is spon-
soring an informal dance to be held
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Mel Walker has scared even higher in
other tries at the bar, as high as st.,
10 3/8 in.
BORICAN TO RUN IN B.A.A. MEET
John Borican, New jerseys fast
clipping Colored runner, who illumi-
mated the track in the K. of C. games
with his "Fast 1,000", will compete in
the Henry G. Lapman 1000 yard race
in the B.A.A. games a week from
Saturday. Borican will confront keen
opposition in this meet, as firm lot
of middle distance stars will toe the
mark. Borican won second position
in the vote for the outstanding athlete
appearing at the K of c. games.
Borican is an athlete of rare ability;
he can sprint, jump, hurdle, vault, high
jump, or what have you ?-and has
stepped out to win a pentathlon cham
pionship, with sublime ease.
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With the holidays a thing of the
past, most of us are left with a gen.
eral rundown feeling. Too many
good times, too little sleep, and per-
haps a bad cold thrown in, will do
considerable damage to the best of
US.
Sleep Important To Beauty
The skin reacts most unfavorably
to lack of sleep, becoming rough
and dry, with tendency to wrinkle
more easily. Sleep is, of course, the
first prescription for reconditioning
the skin but it is always well to give
nature a hand. By all means get
to bed at least an hour ahead of
your scheduled bedtime for a week
or more to make up for the many
hours rest you have missed during
the holiday season. But, while you
are preparing for bed, give a little
extra attention to beauty.
Proper Cleansing and fabrication
Necessary
The chances are that during the
holiday rush you have neglected the
proper cleansing of your skin, Civ
ing it just a hasty going over (if
any before falling asleep after a
gay evening. Make a resolution to
repair the damage this carelessness
may have caused. Give few extra
minutes to cleansing your skin for
the next few weeks. Select the
cleansing cream, whether the liqui-
flying or the cold cream type, which
is best suited to your skin. Smooth
the cream gently over your entire
face and allow it to remain on a few
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Going to Town
Continued from Page 81

the happy possibility of Boston's own
Frank Silvera portraying the role of
Smithers in which he climbed to fame
in the Federal Theatre Mr.. Whip-
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Attractive 5 room apartment, plenty
of steam heat, cont. hot water, hard
wood floors, all in excellent condition,
Janitor service and reasonable rent.
Apply: G. E. Hawkins, % Wellington
Street, Kenmore 1915.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
NATIONAL BAPTIST crest
HOME" PLANS DEVELOP

This site which the National
Baptist Convention owns at Miz-
pah, N. j., upon which the pro-
posed Baptist Rest Home will be
constructed is located in one of
the most advancing and thriving
communities of this age.
Mizpah is located within 20
miles of Atlantic City, the play
ground of the world, and is only
40 miles from Philadelphia the
third largest city in the United
States. 1t is bounded by the
Harding Highway on one side anc
the Black Horse Pike on the 9th.
er and the two are connected by
a State Highway running through
the town of Mizpah.
While Mizpah is universally
known for its rich loamy soil which
is considered of excellent quality
for truck farming it also has tn,
many features of a rapidly ex.
panding city. The many edible;
which are raised in Mizpah fine
a ready market in the large cities
such as Atlantic City, Philadel.
phia and New York.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26

and the sick. Much good is gained
from these prayers. The spirit
started running high at the open
ing of the service. Let us learn
to love one another. Evangelist
Cove viii be here the 18th of Sept.
Let US remember this great Cos
pei feast. The pastor then brought
the message of God. Our hearts
did burn as we heard the word of
God.
Scripture lesson: ST. Matthews,
9th chapter, II verse. Subject:
Heaven bound tenants, Text. st.
Matt. 21st chapter, 33 verse.
The union opened at GLIB Pm.
with song and prayer. After which
the lesson then followed. The les
o was taught by Miss Helen An
derson. Much interest was shown
in the lesson. 1(ae lesson was
found in ST. Matthew. Everyone
is invited.
The evening service opened at
8:15 PM, with the Devotional Sis
tiers in charge. The meeting was
opened with song service. The
choir then marched in led by our
pastor, Rev. R w. Johnson. The
pastor then went down in prayer
for the sick of the universe. Heal
ing service was then had. Much
good was derived from this SER
vice. Jesus can really heal. The
spirit ran high all evening. The
choir gave a couple of numbers.
We should Away sing for Jesus.
The pastor then brought the mes
sage. How our hearts did burn as
we listened to the word of God.
Sub: My Desire-Text, Psalms
9th 4 verse. The Gospel Singers
will be here the 1st week in Sept.
Do not forget this great gospel
feast in song.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
MT. CALVARY CHURCH
Rev. R. w. Johnson, pastor
Irene Booker, reporter

The Mt. Calvary Sunday schooi
opened at $50 AM. with the SupE'
in charge. The service opened with
song and prayer. All officers were
at their post of duty. This beng
a very interesting discussion. we
must use temperance in all walks
of like. Sub. Beverage, Alcohol
and the Community.
Golden Text: "Woe Unto HIM
that giveth his ~neighbor drink
Habukkuk 2:15. .
The morning service opened at
II AM. with the devotional sisters
in charge. The meeting was open
ed with prayer and song service,
The choir then marched in. Inc
pastor then took charge OF the
service. The minister then went
down in prayer for the universe
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26

Mizpah also has its schools,
churches and factories, electric
lights, social and civic organiza-
tions and a railroad passing thru
the town.
1t is the aim of the National
Baptist Convention to raise suffi-
cient funds by taking advantage
of the gift of the unnamed Phil
adelphian by disposing of $500
lots at the coming September ses-
sion of the Convention to con-
struct the Rest Room. DR.. l.. X.
Williams, president of the National
Baptist Convention, should be
highly commended for his vision
and prompt action in rendering his
approval of the gift by the phil
a%nthropist, as it IS a form of
guarantee that the Rest room will
be constructed.
These homes sites have been Sc
lected by the Rest Room Home
Project Committee from the sec-
ton where prices range from $3.50
Drive during the Convention ses-
to 5000 per lot and for the Special
sion they will be offered for as
low as $50 per lot, on monthly in
stallments. They are % by 100
feet, thus containing $500 square
feet of ground and each home
site faces a so foot street. The
agreement between the donor and
the Rest Home Project Commit
tee of the National Baptist Con-
vention provides for the delivery
of a warrant deed to the purchas-
err without any additional charge.
Purchase applications and book
lets giving all details and infor-
nation about Mizpah may be had
without charge by writing Rev. L..
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26

The funeral service of Burl Bow
ems was Monday afternoon at two
o'clock from the Pilgrim Baptist
Church Choir sang asleep in
Jesus. Invocation by Rev. Pruitt.
Solo by Mrs. Robinson, 81 Sang
Ny Song Scripture lesson by
Rev. Hancock of Clair Chapel, Ia
chapter of Job. Resolution from
Pilgrim Baptist Church. Sleeping
Car Porters, Dining Car Porters,
and wife, mother and daughter
of Dining Car porter 465. Tele-
gram from Green River Wynn,
Ogden, Utah. Solo by Mrs. Young,
"Some Day I'll Understand
Reading of the obituary by Mr..
Foster Goodlett. Mr.. Burl Bowen
was one of the men who was kill
ed in the wreck. He was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Dock Bowens of
2535 Hamilton ST. He also leaves
two dear little children, Allen and
Burl Jr., and Aunt, grandmother,
and cousin and other relatives and
friends. Rev. Adams of Paradise
made some fine remarks in re-
CARDS of the deceased. He was
converted at the age of 18 years
and united with Pilgrim Baptist.
Solo by Mrs. Downing, "Prescious
Lord" Rev. Goodlett delivered a
wonderful heart stirring sermon.
Solo by Mr.. William Kyles "My
Loves Are Waiting for Me- There
were many sad hearts and a large
floral offering. Funeral director,
Myers. Interment at Forest Lawn
Cemetary.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26

ignored the value Of innocent lives
that were lost and injured. The
more optimistic minds hope that
sabotage was not the real cause
but ii so, We hope that all involv-
ed shall be brought to justice.
We may now learn a great les
son about the cost of revenge.
Dollars cannot express the value
and loss and injury from this
wreck, and all because it is be-
lieved that someone was small
Qow DOWN enougA to hold hate
in his heart and seek to express
it in this cruel manner. That lit
the malice that you may have
should be destroyed because it may
magnify itself to an uncontrolla-
bic degree.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
ST. JOHN AME CHURCH
1.-THE Friendly Church
DIR. R. A. Adams. pastor
Robye Maye Edmonson, reporter

Sunday school opened at 9:15
AM, as usual with Supt. Goodwin
in charge. Mrs. A. Burton dlrec-
tor of musical side. The subject
of Sundays lesson was: Beverage
Alcohol and the Community. The
lesson was we'll delivered by the
members of the teaching staff.
Church services at st. John were
opened at the regular hour, 10:45
AM. The choir gave a beautiful
rendition of their anthem Sun
day. The orchestra as well as the
choir were receiving compliments
from every hand. Rev. Adams
took his text from l Corinthians
2:12. The d~eliverance of his SER
mon was p~rofitably.
The Allen Christian Endeavor
League had a very, very success
full meeting with Miss Celia Nee
hon in charge. The topic of the
lesson was Gambling"
Miss Rachel Covington and Miss
Eloise Deverraux entered into 3
debate on the subject: (Which Is
Worse: Gambling or the Alcoho
Trade" Miss Covington contend
ed that Alcohol was much more
dangerous than gambling. Many
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
CHUR
news
MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. J. P. Mosely, pastor
Mss Emma Curtis, reporter
Sunday August goth. The Sun

dav school opened at 800 o'clock
with a fair attendance. The lesson
was: Beverage, Alcohol and The
Community. Found in Joel 1877
Daniel 5:15. The golden text was:
Woe Unto him hat Giveth His
Neighbor Drink. Found Habakkuk
2:15.
Morning services opened at
11:30 AM. Devotional services
were led by Deacon Lett and Dea-
con Mccarthy of Mt. Nebo. After
which the choir marched IN ana
rendered several selections.
The sermon was delivered by
Rev. X. H. OLSON of Mt. Moriah'
His text was found st. John Bird
chapter and 6 and 7th verses
Subject was: "You Must Be Born
Again
Some of his high points were
The way of the Lord is Life and
everlasting. He also said unless
YOU be regenerated and born
again, you cannot enter the king
dom of God.
BYPU was opened at $50 o
clock by Mrs. Leevay Henderson
presiding. Everyone come out.
Evening services was open at 0
o'clock. Song and PRAYER services
led by Deacon Breakfield and
Brother Curtis. Choir took their
places and sang a few selections.
We were happy to have Rev. l.
J Renfrow who gave a message.
His text was found 10 chapter of
Luke Bird verse Subject, See
Jesus" He said if you see Jesus
YOU will know that he is %prescious
to your soul.
Announcements
Monday night Mis&ion-Tuesday
Adult CLASSIFIED. Prayer-Friday
Choir rehearsals.
Next Sunday morning our pas
tor. Rev. J. P. Mosley will speak
ON Goods First Aid Call" Every
one is welcome out to hear him
sneak. All members of Mt. Olive
church are asked TO be present.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
MT. MORIAH BAPTIST
Rev. F. P. Jones, Pastor
F. Burroughs, reporter

Sunday school was well attend
ed. Also good attendance for the
morning worship. Daniel 6:10 was
the scripture used to support the
subject for the morning worship,
which was daniel Purposed In
His Heart"
The evening worship was given
to the membership for testimony.
The time was spent in this as well
as ovations to the Pastor from
various members in appreciation
for his services as a pastor.
We are indeed glad to say that
our pastor was reelected Modera-
tor of the New Era Neb. State
Baptist Association. After listen
ing to his annual address last
Friday night which was truly a
master piece, he was unanimously
elected to serve another year.
Don't forget the Northern
Flight, sponsored by the choir
Friday evening Aug. %. Cars
leave from the church at 8 PM.
Breakfast Sun. morning spon-
sored by the Usher Board.
Sunday, August 9th at 3 PM.
there will be a preaching service
sponsored by the BYPU. Rev.
William Pruitt, pastor of Mt. Ne
DO church will deliver the sermon.
Everybody is welcome to attend
all services at any time.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26

points were brought out by Miss
Covington. Miss Deverraux opin-
ion was opposite to Miss Coving-
ton, her idea was Gambling was
the most detrimental. Miss Dever-
raux brought out some very
forceful ideas concerning her
topic. No decision was made as to
the winner due to the lack of
time.
We are glad to notice the many
visitors we had Sunday evening
at the league. Mrs. Pepper of
Nashville visiting the Rucker
family. MI and Mrs. Russell Reese
and her mother. Visitors r al
ways welcome. Mrs. Edmonson
was ~indisposed Sunday.
Rev. Adams took his text Sun
day evening from Romans 1920.
The subject was dealing with
Thine Enemy. We are sorry to
note the death of Mr.. B. T. Henry
the father of Mrs. Dana Mosley.
Mrs. Mosley, aunt, children
have been visiting her parents
since called to his bedside, July
5, 1899. The church deeply SYM
pathizes with Mr.. and Mrs. Man
ly and family. Mr.. Henry is \
resident of Topeka's Kansas, 2SO
Madison st. He is survived by his
wife and Mr.. and Mrs. Manley and
Jr., and Bernie Henry and grand
family, Queenie Hursted, Thomas
daughter, Alverta Henry.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
CLARINDA, IOWA
Rev. ID. Nicholson, Pastor

Sunday school opened at the us
ual hour with a good attendance.
Everyone was interesed in the
lesson.
Morning service vas in a high
spirit with the pastor in charge.
Rev. F. S. Font of Council
Bluffs, Iowa brought the message
which was full of thought.
Evening service was the spot
light service. Rev. Font brought
US another soul stirring message
which was enjoyed by all. We
were happy to have Rev. S. Font
with us always. Visitors + all
ways welcome to come and wor-
ship with us.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
PARADISE BAPTIST CHURCH
1911 N. 23rd st.
Rev. C. Adam, Pastor

Sunday school was called to or
der by Supt. Mrs. M. E. Hill.
At 11:30 the pastor preached
from the IL chapter of st. Luke
LIST Text. Lord teach us to pray.
This text was well explained, for
SO many of US don't know how
to pray and don't know the mean
ing of the Lords Prayer. After
this wonderful sermon sister Legg
sang "Prescious Lord, Take My
Hand" Each heart was touched
with the Holy Spirit. At 3 PM.
the pastor and church went to the
Primitive Baptist Church where
the pastor Rev. Adams preached
the Church's Anniversary Sermon.
BYPU at 6 PM. was well attend
ed. 8 o'clock, Rev. E. Green OF
Pleasant Green Baptisl Church
brought to US a wonderful sermon.
Text st. Luke, 1924, Sub. ITO
late" We had as u visitors
Rev. E Green of Pleasant Green
Baptist, Rev. Pettis of Salem Bap-
list, Rev. J.. Anderson, Mrs
Brown of Iowa and Mrs. Bassett.
Sister Cranberry and Sister Green.
We are always glad to have visi-
tors at Paradise Church.
The Good Samaritan Club will
meet with Rev. and Mrs. Adams
1913 N. 26st Tuesday at 2 PM.
We are glad to say that our
church is growing in membership
and great work is being done un-
der the leadership of our Pastor
Rev. C. Adams.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26

The Funeral of Leon Moore was
Saturday Aug. 10Th at Zion Bap-
fist Church of which he was a
former member. Scripture lesson
was from the 1st Psalms oil
David of which was Mr.. Moore's
last reading he did before leaving
for his duty on his trip. He never
forgot God. He always put him
first in every thing. Song by
the choir. Abide with Me. lnvoca.
ton by Rev. Hancock of CLAN
Chapel. Song by the choir. The
Lord is my Shepard. Mr.. William
Kyles of Mt Calvary Church sang
a solo. Coincidence and resolution
from Zion Baptist Church. Noun
Pleasant of which he was a mem
Der. Porter and walters union
firemen, wife and mother, sisters
of the dining car porters Loea
465. Solo Mrs. Irene Motion. Mr.
Moore was survived by his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben
Moore of 1902 N. 9th Avenue
his wife Mrs. Jewell Moore daugn
ter. Elmer Moore and 5 brothers
Paul, Frank, Kenneth, Delroy
Milton and two sisters, Mrs. Lu
ellie Gustin, and Mercedes. Their
was a large number of railroad
officials who attended the funeral
There were many resolution
coming in from out of town ant
in the city. The funeral was ulizi
sed by Rev. F. C Williams. Thu
was one of the largest floral OF
fering and many paid their res
pect to this wonderful bereavec
family funeral. Director, Myers
interment at Forest Lawn Gene
tary.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-26
MOUNT NEBO CHURCH
Rev. Pruitt, pastor
Claudia Seay, reporter

Sunday school opened with our
Supt. Rev. Harris. Use subject OF
the lesson was: Beverage, Alcohol
and the Community. Golden text
Woe Unto Him that giveth his
neighbor Drink. Habakkuk 2:l5.
Every child gave their opinions
about the infringement of wine
and strong drinks.
II o'clock service opened with
the deacons in charge of the morn
ing devotional service. Prayer was
led by our pastor after which the
choir and congregation sang
"Holy, Holy" Scripture reading
was taken from the 18th chapter
Of st. Luke lip verses.
Rev. Renfro preached to US a
spiritual sermon. Subject: "See
Jesus" taken from the 10Th chap
ter of st. Luke, third verse.
Everyone enjoyed it. Visistors
were Mrs. Thomas of Nebr City,
Mrs Johnson of Philadelphia
Ethel Alridge of Muskogee, Okla.
Mrs. Smith of Nebr. City.
Visitors are always welcome to
MI. Nebo.