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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-08
By W; M. Smith

One of the most interesting arti-
cles in the days news is contained
in the TRIBUNE of Sept. lst. 1t
tells how some young people of
Minneapolis are striving to solve
one of their most difficult prob
lens.
One of the aggravating prob
lens of present day affairs con-
Germs these same young people. 1t
is peculiarly arresting that the fu-
ture of the young people of this
day and age is attracting the at
tention not only of the young peo-
pie themselves but is also arrest
ing the thought of their elders as
well.
Most of US have accepted the
thought that the young people of
our day are something of a head
ache but few of US have grasped
the thought that the young them
selves can cure their own affliction
if given the opportunity. We can
see easily enough where the trouble
lies. What we have not been able
to see is some way to solve the
trouble.
The TRIBUNE story points the
way in which some of the young
people guided and helped by their
older friends are going to try to
reach the difficulty by a united eff
fort.
One of the surprising things
brought clearly to view in this
study is that all the young people
may not justly be included in one
class. In fact it appears that only
about one-third of these youngsters
may properly be classed in that
group responsible for the head
aches and heart aches, so uneasily
faced by the oldsters and so easily
escaped by the young people them
selves.
That really is the crux of the
whole matter: young people haven't
been doing so well, other and older
people have been discouraged at
the prospect. So now if the young
people see the thing as it is and
want to change the situation the
older people will gladly take hold
and help them work out a remedy.
Now why does this problem in
terest me so and why do l believe
it should equally interest many of
our men and women.
Because first, in that third of the
young people included in this prob
lem will be found practically all of
our young people.
Because-among our older peo-
pie are many who are as deeply in
terested in their young people but
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-08
MINNEAPOLIS SPOKESMAN

ing sorrow is lifted and the burden
is made lighter.
The beautiful floor coverings
which are complete to baseboards,
the attractively constructed walls,
the beautiful music room and the
great sympathy that he has for the
bereaved is shown by the care
given them; such as the secret
chamber for the comfort of the
family as well as the private en-
trance and exit for them. His pri-
vate office on the second floor is
the very last word in office furnish
ings and you absolutely have a
feeling of welcome while there.
l also had the assured pleasure
of visiting the utility rooms in the
basement and / can truthfully say
it was thoroughly clean and abso-
lutely sanitary.
My personal opinion of Mr..
Squire Neal as a mortician is that
he cannot be excelled. His work
was perfect and due to that fact
my aunt, Mrs. Emma Seals of the
home address, and 1 have been able
to keep a pleasant remembrance of
this sad ordeal.
He gave the most excellent serv-
ice and it seemed a pleasure to him
to do so.
The people in your city should
be very proud indeed to have such
an enterprising business character.
l am writing this because l feel
that l owe it to the citizens of your
city to let them know what think
of their own Mr.. Squire Neal as a
mortician.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Beatrice Harris,
1899 Paseo,
Kansas City, Mo.
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face of this demonstration by Congress there little wonder
that third talk for the President growing The tone of the
in the daily key the situation
The strategy be- always offer nothing positive but
block the Presidents policies Says David Lawrence already quoted
the coalition finally awoke its power Of
Congress checkmated spending tendency
the of minority powerful enough negative
to block the party in power
if the biggest which
will take place The ordinary the
citizen unsed worker forgotten millions
their for the
may themselves whether imperative
again opposition has nothing offer except seto
hand a blackjack in the other.
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Kansas Citian Praises Local
Business Man
Kansas City, Mo.
Sept. 3, 1899


Editor:
Having been called to st. Paul,
Minnesota, on Aug. l, 1899, on ac-
count of the death of my uncle,
Reuben Seals of 800 W. Central
Ave-, l was courteously met at the
station by Mr.. Squire Neal.
A few hours later, my aunt and
l were escorted by Mr.. Neal to the
magnificent funeral home at 525
Rondo St. where my uncle lay in
state.
l am told that Mr.. Squire Neal
rebuilt this beautiful well-kept
structure. 1t is the best arranged
and the most beautifully equipped
funeral home that l have ever had
the pleasure of entering and l must
say l have visited many in various
cities, white and colored.
There are so many wonderful ac-
complishments within that upon
entering the building the prevail
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for various reasons either don't
know what to do about it, can't
do anything about it or believe that
they have so many important
things to engage their energies
they are unable to attempt to do
anything about it.
To our ministers, particularly,
who have a definite stake in the
future of our young people l
should like to suggest that they
join the group of white people who
have interested themselves in the
future welfare of their young peo-
pie. Let them know that efforts to
arouse and interest their young
people will prove abortive unless
all the young people of our city are
included in their efforts.
l know the difficulty in pointing
out to others the things they
should do. 1 know how easily and
how naturally, too, it is for them
to escape responsibility by saying
II you think this thing so i'm
portant why don't you do the thing
you suggest some one else do?
And l answer / do think this
action is as important as any ac-
ton can be. l will join any group
of citizens, church people or others
who will attempt to do something
about it. And if no one asks my
aid | will do what ! can by myself.
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Poetic Thoughts
If Could Only Know
By MORRIS GIBBS, ST..
If l could only know when l rest,

If l could only know when l rest
l did my duty-ah that's the test
To seek Gods guidance in every thought and deed
If l could only know this heart of mne
Would beat in tune with all that's fine
Then would be unbound and free
From tempting ills that oft beset me.
If l could only know today,
Some heart gladdened in a simple way
Because had remembered to pray
Lord help me love more everyday.
If could only know today,
That prejudice losing it's sway,
And all mankind was equal, then l
Could taste heaven here without sigh
If would only my brother right,
Look at him in understanding light
Keep malice and hatred out of my heart
For love and its opposites have part.
If could only know when my work was done,
That the world was better because / had run
The true course which had hardships, some fun
Ny peace would be complete leaving nothing undone
If want to realize change in thinking
Examine myself, why I'm not progressing
This process is sure to help understand
Why examination is part Of Gods plan.
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Opinion
The Peoples
THANKS

Editor: In behalf of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union l sincerely
thank you for your kindness in re-
gard to the write-up of the private
showing of the Art Exhibit, at the
Pilgrim Baptist Church on Grotto
Street and West Central Ave-, on
August oath.
Sincerely,
HB-JH Harry Ballard.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-09-08
Here
and
There

Note: The thoughts. views expressed in
this column are those of the writer and do
not necessarily reflect the editorial policies
If this newspaper.
Editor.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
M'C0yBack0n
Local Mat

Bob "Bibber" Mccoy, former all
around athlete at Holy Cross, re.
turns to Turner's Arena after an
absence of several months to battle
Nick Campofreda, of Baltimore. in
the semifinals to the Golden
Terror-Karl Davis feature 90
minute attraction Thursday night.
Short and squatty, but with the
strength of a bull, Mccoy had been
barred from local matfare for his
attack on Referee Benny BortnicK
several months ago. However, he
apologized for his "misbehavior'
and is back in the good graces OF
the local mat mogul, Joe Turner.
"Bibber" wants a crack at the
masked performer. who has
chalked up six wins in seven starts
and has been promised such a shot
by Turner if he scores in impres'
sive fashion over the former West
ern Maryland mailman Thursday
night. Campofreda is well-pol
ished member of the mat bridage
and figures to give Mccoy plenty
of interesting moments.
Three other matches will rouno
out the popular priced program.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
REORGAN|zE OLD
AM, GRID LOOP

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 9 Q.N.S).
The merry click of the turnstiles
at professional football games last
season today was believed to have
been the prime inducement which
led to the reorganization of the
old American pro football league.
At a lively meeting held in Pitts
burgh yesterday, representatives
from six cities mapped plans for
resumption of the league, which
was idle in 1888, for the fall
of 1889.
Among those participating in
the conferences were Jack Nc
Bride, New York; Richard Dick"
Guy, Pittsburgh; Myer Saul, At.
lantic City. N. j.; John Slovan,
Kansas City, Mo-; Earl Seick, Buf.
falo, N. Y, and Dana King, Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
Although conflicting with the
recent draft for collegiate stars
0nade recently by the National Pro
League, the American moguls de.
clared they had held their own
draft yesterday and that they will
proceed with plans and bid for
any player they think worthwhile.
Mcbride was reported to have
approached Marshall "Biggie"
Goldberg, Pitts all-American. and
also claimed to have made "a
satisfying and hard-to-turn-down
financial offer" to the Jewish star.
Goldberg already has been drafted
by the Chicago Cards, of the Ma
tional League. Well-informed
sources here, however, said Gold
berg has definitely decided against
playing pro football.
kilograms inquiring about fran
chises, according to the conferees,
were received from Providence
r. l., Boston, Mass, Louisville
KY, and St. Louis, Mo.
Despite the fact that a Midwest
league used the name American
League in 1888, the magnates re
ported the name, American Pro
fessional League, Inc, will be con
tinued. They claim they obtained
charter in 1885 in Boston.
Another pow-WoW was Sched
uled by the officials for February
S, to be held in New York city.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09

contract 1909 making
big money in the ring.
desk yesterday oyed with his watch chain
and gold medal embossed with blue B of the old St. Barhoo
news Club "Where did get it? in
day. For this beat the Olympic marathon champion
Johnny Hayes"
five city championship mines He has coached Golden
Gloves champions than in the country He took
squad of Glovers to Wembey Stadium three back and
the boat had little trouble getting Petey Scalzo his
way Petey growled: Vou old timers full juice
Only Petey didn't juice WE'LL SIR Peey
ming into my hotel room the following week with of
London newspaper. There big picture spread
Young Otto welcoming him back to England
They ltemzed his opponents 1t looked like
casualty list All Otto did fatten 22 OUT ENG
LISHMEN From that day Scao addressed coach with
the prefix, Mister"
Otto is 81 today but he was betting boxers his
one OF ms last bouts Otto starred American Legion
kaWay ~ j. The arena built Otto hac
seen zoo many houses not to appreciate box office conditions
PROCEEDED to the money window borrowed o bet on nv
ne urter insisted the fight be from rounds to eight
auS1ed every one but his opponent Mcfarland
o creaky Otto boxed carefully through rounds McFar
manager complained bitterly Otto was too old
e longer route but feared finish the shorter
" 1May LOOK matters into hand
MS famous right Mcfarland complete somersan an[
came up doing Leon Enrol" E et'"0' ""'
'Elght-or 1872" ~ ~ A" ''4o"'eu
. Inc rival manager held his head and groaned:
"Elght-for the love CT Cod"
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
JOEY APPEARS
TOO TOUGH FOR
HENRY AND LOU
BY HOWARD JACOBS

Boosting one of the finest
records in the lightweight division
today. Joey Fernando, hard-hittlng
Jersey battler. who engages Nor
ment Quarles. North Carolina
ace, in the 1O-round headline bout
tomorrow night at Turner's Arena,
is confident he'll outScore the eX-
collegian and even take Cham
pion Henry Armstrong if just
given the chance.
Fernando has a most remark
able record, having won SIS out OF
so matches. And it must be taken
into consideration that up until
about a year ago, when he was
taken under the wing OF Pete
Reilly. he was meeting fighters
that outweighed him from 10 to
20 pounds, and still coming out
on top in practically all of them.
WANT NO PART OF JOEY
Reilly has been grooming the
Skeeter for several months for a
title shot, but Eddie Mead, Ham
merin' Hanks pilot, has been
sidetracking the issue. Mead sent
Chalky Wright, stablemate OF
Henry's. into action a few weeks
back with Joey to test him out,
and when Fernando coasted home
his chances of gaining a cham
pionship battle seemed to go with
it, too. Yes, sir, they want no part
of Pete's tough little Scrapper!
Lou Ambers, Al WELLS ex-cham-
pion, who was shorn Of the 1856
pound bauble by Armstrong, Is
Iclamoring for a return shot, and
he, too, wants no part of joey.
Pedro Montanez, the classy Puerto
Rican, who lost his chance OF be-
coming the titleholder when he
was soundly thrashed by Ambers
on the Carnival of Champions
card in New York two years ago,
is working his way back into the
title picture, but knows he'll have
to bowl over some tough 'unS be-
fore he gets another opportunity,
came through today with a chal-
Ilenge to meet tomorroW'S winner.
Lou Burston, his manager, was
in touch with Matchmaker Goldie
Ahearn early this morning, and
practically closed for Pedro to
battle the winner in the near
future here. Burton knows a
victory over either Fernando or
Quarles will send Montanez' stock
soaring once again, and then he'll
have to be recognized by Ambers
and Armstrong. and is willing to
take the gamble.
DUNDEE HAS SURPRISE
Chris Dundee, pilot Of Quarles
in the meanwhile is taking it all
in, and intends to surprise one and
all. He is confident that his blond
.battler, who registered five straight
wins in the District, will upset the
dope, and land in sweet spot for
future lucrative shots.
So it seems the top boys in the
lightweight division will have their
ears to the ground for the out
come Of tomorrow's battle right
here in the District.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
MORE GAMES IN
HEUR|CH LOOP

A decision to schedule games
five nights weekly in Heurich
Amateur Basketball League com
petition was reached today in
order to play out the first half
schedule on basis satisfactory to
all II entries.
Preliminaries also will be played
to all Heurich professional games.
Under the newly adopted sched
ule tripleheaders are booked Mon.
day, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fri
day nights while two games will
be scheduled Sunday nights.
Tonight's tripleheader in Heurich
gymnasium, TWenty.sixth and D
Streets Northwest, will pair off;
w. w. Chambers Co. VS.. Hot
Shoppes, 730 o'clock; Dapper Dan
VS.. Hour Glass, $50 o'clock, and
FEDERAL Bureau of Investigation
VS. st. Martins, $50 o'clock.
Ollie Upton scored 26 points
last night as Dapper Dan out
classed United Clay Products 50 to
81, while Tommy Folliard con-
tributed &c points as Delaware and
Hudson routed the previously un-
beaten Hot Shoppes. 81 to 38.
In an afternoon game scheduled
as a preliminary to Heurich pro,
fessionals and Philadelphia Sphas
st. Martin S defeated United Clay
Products, 1921.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
II Jockeys Barred
At Aqua CaIiente

Aqua CALIENTE, Mexico, Jan.
8 G.N.S0. - Seventeen Jockeys
who were refused 1899 riding per.
mits by the California horse
racing board today found them.
selves barred from the Aqua
Caliente track.
IF you can't ride at Santa
Anita Park, you can't ride here u
the Baja California Jockey Club
was reported to have informed
the riders.
No names were mentioned, but
some Of the jockeys were riding
at the Mexican crack before the
recent opening Of the Santa Anita
meeting.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Women's Dixie
Sweeps Saturday

Continued from LIST Sports Page)
the event with s21, the queen of
the mapleways, cracked a record
for the tournament with 1,151 for
her nine strings.
The tournament also will give
vent to a fifth meeting of Ida
and Lorraine, two perennial arch
rivals since ida dethroned the
Washington star in 1885.
Entry fee for the event is $3.50
including the cost of games.
Two squads will roll at each
alley. Rolling time for opening
block at Silver Spring will be
1890 and 1880 p. m. The second
block at Arcadia will start at 2
and $3.50 o, m. The final SQUADS
The Washington times., 1939-01-09

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 8
HN.SD-Odds dropped sharply
today on Henry Armstrong, the
busy little Negro holder of two
titles who tomorrow night will
defend his welterweight crown
against Baby Arizmendi.
Whereas week ago "HOmi-
eide Hank" was favored 4 to l
in what few wagerS were being
laid, today the odds had
dropped to 212 to l with plenty
of Arizmendi money looking for
takers.
Although the New York box
ing board has screamed that
Armstrong can't defend his
welter title in less than Is
rounds against the tough Mex
lean. who holds two decisions
over him, the California ath-
letic commission recognizes the
scheduled 1O-rOund fight as
championship affair.
Managers of both Arizmendi
and Armstrong gave assurances
that both boys were in fine
shape. But rumors persisted
that Henry was not rounding
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Armstrong Now q Choice
Odds Drop on Ariz1nendi Coast Title Bout

Manager Eddie Mead was said
to have tried unSuccessfully to
get a twO-week postpOnement for
his fistic hurricane.
The boxing commission has
taken cOgniZance to the rumors
of Henry'S poor condition to the
extent of declaring there would
be no postpOnement or a repeti-
tiOn of the injured back" incl
dent, by which Armstrong is said
to have gained additional time
to get into shape for his last
fight in New York.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Duke U. Cagers Play
4 Games This Week

DURHAM, N. c., Jan. 9.-Duke
University's basketball team plays
three Southern Conference foes
in its four games this week. The
Blue Devil dribblers swing into
action tonight against Washing.
ton and Lee here and then, tomor-
row night, clashes with Clemson.
On Friday night Duke takes to
the road and battles Maryland at
College Park and concludes the
weeks activity with a non-league
encounter with Navy Saturday
afternoon at Annapolis, Md. The
Devils boxing team meets Mary
land here Saturday night.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Christmas
Presents

Miss Rhoda Christmas Sc
lections at Tropical Park fol
low:
FIRST RACE - Imperial
Maryan, Flying Nance, Mys.
tic Sign.
SECOND RACE-Epitaph,
Pickering, High Treason.
THIRD RACE-WiSe AttOr.
ney, Big Bully, Cambreeze.
FOURTH RACE - Grand
Marie, knight Gallant, Man
euVer.
FIFTH RACE Long
Winded, Macie Margaret,
Gold Dart.
SIXTH RACE-HandibOy,
Ken's Nom, Myrna Lee.
SEVENTH RACE Dulci-
mer, Fight Back, HondO.
EIGHTH RACE - Marvin
B., Easiest Way, JOlyOn.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09

cats have won three after losing
to Maryland in a pre-holiday
game.
Fifteen games are scheduled in
the loop this week, featured by
the clash between Washington and
Lee against Duke tonight at
Durham.
Wake Forest is setting a dizzy
scoring pace, having racked up
269 points in five Conference
games for an average Of 53.8 per
game. Wake Forests dribblers
play Clemson in their only start
of the week.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
calling AII...'
LOughran's s New Rinq
Find Missin0

PHILADE DELPHIA, Jan. 9.
Tommy Loughran, former light
heavyweight champion, still is
looking for his young heavy
weight boxing protege, Matt
Raymond, ex-Duke University
boxer.
Raymond mysteriously disap.
peared on December 20, several
days after the young boxer was
discovered wearing lead weights
in his trunks in an attempt to
make the weight for a New York
heavyweight bout. Loughran
and battler were set down go
days by the New York Boxing
Commission.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
European Body Would
Cut Net Competition

COLOGNE, Jan. 9.-The pro
posal to reduce play in the Euro
pean zone on the International
Lawn Tennis Association from five
to four rounds will be submitted
to the I. L. T. A at the Wimbledon
meeting in July.
The purpose of the change is to
give players in the European Zone
finals sufficient rest before com
peting against American Zone net
men, where the contestants are
fewer.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Low Scoring TiIts

Low scoring marked the two
games played in the Jewish Com
munity Center Basketball League
yesterday. The OlympianS de-
feated Phalanx, 1911, and
Amicus tumbled the Lions, 26-13.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Howard u. 10 PLAY
7 Games This Week

Two games are listed for the
Howard University basketball team
this week with the opener carded
for this evening at 8 o'clock in the
Bison gym against the conference
champion Virginia State quintet.
Wednesday night. Lincoln Uni
versity will play Howard here.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Hagerstown Triumphs

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. 8.
The Alexandria All-Star bas-
Keteers, directed by Johnny Trav-
ers, fell before the HagerStown
Marketers yesterday, 50-3S, in a
game played on the latter teams
floor.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Is GAMES LISTED
IN S, CONF,LOOP

RICHMOND. Va. Jan. 9.-Wake
Forest and Davidson appear to be
dark horses in the dash for the
Southern Conference basketball
championship. The Deacons have
won four straight before bowing
to Duke, while Davidson's Wild
The Washington times., 1939-01-09
Bill has a left hand he must

have develop
ed as motor
man on a
one-man troll
ley car.
He keeps it
buster than a
bundle wrap.
per in the
complaint de-
partment Of
a &c on d
h a n d tooth
brush store.
No m a t t e r
where Apos-
4N1; 1Tyont Tri.
The Washington times., 1939-01-09

NEW YORK Jan. 9-"Theres dope out here wants
to see vou said the copy boy with sort OF Jimmy Cagney
nonchalance. SAYS his is Arthur SuSSklnd'
Send him Send him in ,.-,,
Saw there we're DAYS when boys swarmed at his heels
why he scored knockou Is minutes record dempsey
Brnbach Kecheu Mcovn, CLANCY McLarnn or Louis couo
equal -- -.-.- .,,uuou
In On wears he won more kayo than other sugger
m hooks He fought Exactly Sc OF his opponents were
fattened And As of heard the for Round
hoarSe and prosperous gentleman
" dark tvnkng eyes scattering OF nclsorS and potato nose
He was Young Otto of course.
We got o chnnng about pugs .
greatest were Joe OahS AOe
Mike Gibbons can't with fighters
20 and rs good instructors Presentda
kids law, They don't do enough roadwOrk And
they sparring partners Afraid of few
humps"
Otto can't explain his paralyznig punch He
something about "1uck "refleXeS
and timing ,,
his chin Finally fired at his glove drove
his mouth. smashed the whole front
The referee took look at his teeth and the
the and hOered, You've killed
him.. jumped the and out of the hail."
Otto was tough started pitching from the first
One bulseye-ust oneand the fight Otto light
weight today he did when he the
York His stomach flat his muscles hard and
bky refereeng bouts in nelghoohood clubs
Otto was great hitting third He learned
Jones Woods Otto travelled in
playing various times with Hal Chase
and Joe Judge. The YankS offered him