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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
RACE NO LONGER AN EXCUSE!

To the Editor:
How often have we heard the ex-
preston, 81 didn't have a chance
because l was a Negro? True
enough there is some justification
for the expression, but there is no
explanation for the multiplicity Of
inexplicable facts which the ex-
preston conceals. But the sad part
of it is that the expression has
come to be recognized as a legiti-
mate excuse for failure among our
people. How blessed we Negroes
are to have an ever-ready abb
that can conveniently conceal our
shortcomings!
Let US grant, then, for illustra-
tive purposes, that Negroes are not
granted the benefit of opportunities
commonly accorded the other races;
let US grant that we are discrimi-
mated against. Does such injustice
warrant condemnation and pro-
test? Indeed it does, but only on
one condition-that we are capable
and willing to take advantage of
opportunities when they arise! Let
US not be fooled, then, by cries of
discrimination, let US not be con-
tent TO make valuable protest; for
behind all our cries (all our pro-
test) lies the undeniable, inescapa-
BILE truth that we are slow in rec
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
Hitler's Influence for Good?

the heat and accomplishments
forget ignore the underlying of of the things
right before For exampeTake the Marian
Anderson incident Hitler the had do with
the nationwide interest in the barring and her sub
sequent before $4,000 people.
1t Americas chance Hs insinuatons that
the u perfect its minorties
grand but Hitler Goebbes will easily staemad
checked
something about its tangible minority problem later
just it will have to solve its various other problems.
America has been the whenever its
mentions the Reichs Jewish outrages and will notice that the
Americans who speak write international
vorous they months Photos nchng unequal dis
trbuon of educational Jim appearing
stopped vewers with being speak
ing and writing about Hitlerland
the Republic be able
folk demonstrations like the
contempt persecution
appears that by the suffering group
the Atlantic the u will have its minority problems
brought home forcibly to it.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
CONGRATULATIONS!
Dear Mr.. Newman:

In a war for the removal of an
injustice an ally may contribute
help for one or another battle, but
the oppressed group must bear the
spearhead of the attack, if success
is to be obtained. Wisely you have
acted on that principle. The battle
was not Immediately won, but
much territory was gained. Some
of the allies have been forced to
show their hands. Your own group
have been stirred by the call of
battle. You have given them lead
ership with a few others. The work
for the insurance bill was educa-
tional and it cleared the field. 1t
accomplished much. Hearty con-
gratulations.
Very sincerely yours,
Francis ]. Gilligan.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
Fifty-fve Years

Fy-fve years ago when Minneapolis still small town with
obble Peters A NJ Church founded
bringing spirit type Methodsm
founded by Richard Allen.
which the
and community influence Whatever of
comphment reflected glory the
munity in which it exists
The list of who have pastored here g with distinguished
Bishop Sampson
Brooks beloved preate of experience Africa and America
Religious keep people apart
Christian fellowship and the time of the celebration attending the
55 its existence ST. should have the congratulations of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
BY KELLY MILLER

viii President Roosevelt stand
for a third term, and if nominated,
can he be elected? These are ques-
tons which spring into first place
in current political discussion. His
personal decision and the compel
ling force of events cannot be pre-
dicted at this time.
Franklin D. Roosevelt is easily
the most popular man in America
today. According to the Gallop poll
his popularity has serrated from 81
to SO per cent during the past six
years. If the nation were polled
today he would receive more votes
for a third term than any other
candidate of either party could
command for the first nomination.
His popularity has been persistent
and shakable only slightly by his
rash proposal to enlarge the Su-
preme Court and his personal at
tempt to purge the party of men,
bers whose minds did not run along
with his own. His prestige rests,
first, upon the young voters under
45; second, the labor vote; third,
the farm vote; fourth, the women
vote; fifth, those in the lower in
come bracket or on relief, and,
sixth, the Negro vote. These ele-
ments which constitute the vast
majority of the electorate are as
much in favor of Roosevelt as they
were in 1886.
The age and state of health of
the candidate constitute important
consideration at the time the nomi-
nation is made. President Roose-
welt will be only 60 years of age
at the expiration of his second
term, when a man is supposed to
be in the full maturity of his pow
Gle dAAu dOlC W SuoIdll1 SCNCAC phys
ical and intellectual tasks.
In our political history seven
presidents have served two full
terms and we might as well say
eight including Theodore Roosevelt.
Of these Washington, Madison,
Monroe, Jackson and Wilson were
the only second-term presidents
who died during what would have
been their third term if they had
been elected. Washington survived
his second term by two years and
Wilson by three. The age of go
seems to be a reasonable dead line
for the third inauguration of a
president.
The wear and tear of the office
has been much greater since than
before the Civil War. The fatality
of one-term ex-presidents has been
enormous. There is only one living
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
Poetic Thoughts
Big Words
By MORRIS GIBBS, Sr.

Big words when rightly used designate definite thought
Some people big words and then there's brought
The question of how that big word helped explain
The speakers thought for enlightenment proved in vain
Big words are all right if properly used,
If not don't them for you'll not be excused
Even tho the expression had no intent
Of misuse of words in what meant.
Don't try to impress people with four syllable words
Unless you you understand for there's birds
Who'll either smoker or poke fun at what you say
And ask you what they right away.
Many people big words to impress
Listeners with the thought that unless
They used you won't realize their knowledge
When the real truth is, you wonder what college?
Big words like everything else have their place.
Don't abuse your audience with a false face
For your knowledge will be shown once you speak,
But misuse of big words proves your education is weak
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28

My Pledge-TO represent all the
people of the 9Th Ward honestly
and impartially.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28

Prepared and inserted by James NoVGk,
1901 Third Ave. So, for which the regular
political advertising rate has been paid.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
Visitors Coming This Way!

After usse with old winter suzero weather
the Twin Cities blessed with nvigoang weather. which
invariably hundreds of visitors from other the country
fish filled lakes cabins the woods and the
of the Gopher State.
All foregoing Chamber of Commerce chatter but
correcting the habit of complaining about environment
which of the local residents have We not being ooh
loyal cities when that the main they better
and than any other cities in the country.
fine homes outstanding individuals good shows and
interesting sights might find New York. Boston, Chicago
Atlanta Like these other localities have bad spots
spots commendabe visitors wish
them that their business but let refrain from offering
communities though such the only side have
New York does brag about its Sums Atlanta does not adver
racket Chicago circulars
easily victim of hodup People vacation
looking for uplifting and constructive hngsor at least things
them relax and goose flesh every time they
pretend that Minnesota heaven
help show that closer the other place than spots from
which visitors
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-04-28
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR


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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
MRS. FRANK JOYNER
INFERRED THURSDAY.
Services For Aged Lady
Held at South Henderson
Baptist Church

Funeral rervices for Mrs. Per-
neiphia Self Joyner, 81, were held
from South Henderson Baptist
church Thursday afternoon at $50
o'clock, in charge of Rev. J. U.
league, the pastor. Interment fol-
lowed in Rock Bridge cemetery ut
South Henderson.
Mrs .!oyner, widow of the late
Frank .Joyner, died at II p. N.
Wednesday after an illness Of a lit
tie more than week. She was
native Of Nash county, but had
'esided IN Henderson for "a years.
She had been a member of the Bap-
list church :ince childhood.
Surviving are one son, Dolphus
Thompson, of Norlina, and two
daughters, Mrs. Dolphus t. Rober-
on and Mrs. Annie Joyner, both of
henderson; and one sister, Mrs.
HIKE Bissett, of Henderson. Mrs.
[oyner'3 husband mas been lead
Jout light .Tears.
pallbcarers or The funeral were
,ot learned
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
Model Flying
Contest Set
OnWednesday

A contest for model flying planes
will be sponsored by the Henderson
Aero Club at the old ball park at
the eastern end of Charles street on
next Wednesday afternoon, August
%. at 2 o'clock, it was decided at a
meeting of members of the CLUB
Thursday night Scale models and
flying models will be on exhibit and
will be Judged for the award OF
prizes. Announcement will be mace
in a few days of the judges, 1t was
said.
The meeting of the club was held
in the Chamber of Commerce offices,
and Bobby Furman, Henderson
youth who is an aviation enthusiast,
spoke on air traffic rules and regu-
lations as promulgated by the Civil
Aeronautics Authority. Another talk
that was heard was by Mr.. RAN
dolph, of Norlina, a flying enthusiast,
on radio control of airplanes.
The public is invited to attend the
contests to be held next Wednesday
afternoon at the old ball park.
The aero club is working for an
airport near Henderson, and has al
ready assisted in surveys made Of
several prospective sites, but has
met with obstacles. 1t is continuing
its agitation for the establishment
of a landing field here, however.
Such an asset, it is held, would give
the city prestige with the ever grow
ing number OF private plane owners,
as well as the commercial planes.
Several local people own planes, but
they are forced to keep them in
hangers at other places. c. T. Creole,
who has owned a plane for several
weeks, keeps his machine in Rocky
Mount, he said today. He makes
frequent flights, and recently made
a forced landing, due to fog, near
New Bern, on trip from Morehead
City to Rocky Mount.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
CAN YOU ANSWER
THESE QUESTIONS?
See Pdqe FOWa

/. Are the Andes Mountains on the
EASTERN or western coast Of South
America?
2. In the Roman Catholic Church,
Jhat is requiem mass?
3. What is an amperemeter?
4. Of what country is Andorra-la-
gieja the capital?
5. What does esoteric mean?
6. Name the President of Chile?
7. In what year will the next fed
raj census be taken?
8. Is tn Fordham University in
;ostoh, Philadelphia or New York
city?
9. Name the branch of natural
history that treats of reptiles?
10. Is it necessary to send both a
vedding announcement and invi-
.ation to friends?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
Three Vance
Growers On
State Body

Three prominent Vance county
planters have been named on a
statewide committee to consider the
possibility of calling referendum
on growers on the question OF crop
control for flue-cured tobacco in
1910. They are w. w. White, T. B.
Parham and Robert B. Taylor.
A recent mass meeting of
growers held in Raleigh authorized
Mr.. Winsiow 10 name committee
representative Of the vobacco-"row-
.ng counties Of the State. Plans are
for the committee to meet in Ra-
leigh on September l at the call Of
E. F. Arnold, secretary of the fed-
GRAFTON, and to report at that time
on the sentiment Of growers in their
sections as to Whethern or not a
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE
SEEKING WORKERS

The local branch of the North
Carolina Employment service has re-
ceived call from the Winston
Salem office, in an effort to secure
ten plasterers and three metal lath-
ers. The jobs are of several weeks
duration, and will pay S1.OO an hour.
The local office is still looking for
large number of calls which it. is
receiving.
Qualified persons are asked to
contact the employment office at
once
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
STREAMS ARE NOW FLOODED

.AheViI1e, Aug. 18.-(AP)-HeaVy
rains swept over most of Western
North Carolina last night and caused
several streams to overflow their
banks, closed several highways and
damaged crops and the States $25,-
900 fish hatchery near Marion No
fatalities or serious property damage
were reported, however.
The heaviest rainfall was report
ID at Brevard, where SIS inches was
tcpOrtcd during the night
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
PEGRAM TO PREACH
AT CAREY'S SUNDAY

Rev. Mckinley Pegram, Vance
county youth and son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. T. Pegram, will preach
Sunday morning at II o'clock at
Carey's Baptist church, it was an
nounced today.
Rev. Mr.. Pegram attended Mid
dleburg high school. later Camp
bell college. and is now at Wake
Forest.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
BUNN WILL TEACH
BAPTIST BARACAS

B. D. Bum, superintendent of
Granville county schools and presi-
lent of the State Baraca Union, will
each the Baraca class at the First
Baptist church Sunday morning at
10 o'clock, it was announced today
" the class president, J. H. Hin
on. All members were urged to be
present, and visitors are welcome.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
Cotton Shows
Upward Trend

New York, Aug. 18.-AP)-Cot-
ton futures (old) opened one to four
points higher on buying credited to
Bombay, continental and Far Eastern
accounts and some trade price-fix-
ing Prices around noon held un-
changed to three higher.
Prices at the end of the first hour
had been one to three higher.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
To Teach Mems Glass

The Rev. E. Norfleet Gardner,
pastor of the First Baptist church,
will teach the Mems Bible class of
Christ Methodist church Sunday
morning during the Sunday school
hour. All members of the class are
urged to attend, and visitors are
cordially invited to be present.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
Tokyo Told of Deci-
sion From London
CONTINUED From Page Onel

he other powers by consultation
md that no definite decision had
been reached as to what course
would be pursued.
The spokesman said considerable
progress had been made in the
Tokyo talks toward British-Jap-
anese agreement on police controls
in Tientsin-one of the differences
which led to the Japanese blockade
Of the British and French con-
SESSIONS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
CHARLOTTE NEGRO
SENTENCED TO DIE

Charlotte, Aug. 18.-(AP)-Rich-
ard Mayes, 19-year-old Negro con-
victed yesterday of first degree
burglary was sentenced today to die
n tho gas chamber at States prison
September 20.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
Stocks Slowed
By War Scare

New York, Aug. 1G.-(AP)-Ner-
vousness over European war threats
again received the principal blam ;
for a sizeable relapse in todays stock
market. After a slow forenoon, dur
ing which feeble attempts at a rally
faile dto follow through, fast but
brief selling furry knocked down
leaders one to around four points
Transfers approximated 100000
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
TEN-DAY MEETING
AT KESLER TEMPLE

The Rev c.. w. Hunter, Of Char
lotte, will conduct ten-day meet
ing at Kesler Temple A. NJ. E. Zion
church, colored church here Of
which r. c.. Cannady is the pastor
The series of services will begin
Monday evening, August 21, at 8
o'clock.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
ROBERTSON PLEADS
TO DRUNK CHARGE

Vernon Robertson pleaded guilty
being drunk in city court today
,efore Mayor Pro-Tem Fred B.
light, and prayer for judgment was
continued upon payment of the
OStS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
Piedmont's Rivers
Reach Flood Stage

Continued from -age One)
ed by officials of Murray & Flood,
power dam engineers, shortly before
noon.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
FRIDAY. AUGUST 1S, 1889
referendum e1, .G! should be bo,1

sta Stability Of tobacco "eIa. eI.l..
s"5l big factor heE and 6 Sa SSeptsmber x BE- e,
mt mlttee en- may recommendS 5Se rb ne com,
e1. ern North Carolina brigbt t,r' me east
belt be markets win onen ", ,sht tobacco
1anee r"ese'9 9i thu Augdst as a. well i" in next s3
al ana l.4 price levels that 't,r prerni meeting,
markets in that area viii iplIIGval wal on
portant bearing or WILL wtl nave i'm,
clSlon may be reachod .cVer de-
pected. ~'''0' II is ey.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18

Cemetery Lot SOld.-The City Of
Henderson sold R. w. 1nOrne 10
in Elmwood cemetery for S16O in
the only realty deed filed with the
Vance Registry Thursday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
R. E. COOPER PAYS
$l TRAFFIC FINE

Of r. ir1itis f. COoper ase pad 81 for viol,t;,,
the City Clerks office N00'olhg 10
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18
Trooper John Busch

trooper JUIIM DuSCH
State Trooper John Busch is pic
tured in hospital at Bay Shore, L. L.,
recovering from bullet wound in
f1icted when he wrested a pistol
from ]. Laurence Sprague. A re-
iected suitor, Sprague wounded
Mrs. Elizabeth Greve, beautiful So
cialite-heiress, and killed himself,
at Smithtown Branch, L. I. Busch
was hit by slug which passed
through Sprague's body.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18

That alone is wise which is just;
that alone is enduring which is right.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-18

Just rub your hand over amaz-
ing" Brake-Action" Tread. Feel
for yourself the extra safety of
asoo Extra Grippers.
Evening star., 1939-03-25
Thick Carpet.Like
Grass Requires
Plant Food

The blustery March weather of
spring doesn't seem to be oppor-
tune to promote lawn work, does it?
But did it ever occur to you that
even now the grass roots are going
into action in earnest, preparatory
to pushing up green spears above
the earth. during the cool moist
atmosphere of early spring in which
grass thrives so well? And thriv-
ing, vigorous growth early In the
season fortifies the grass against
the more unfavorable hot summer
weather. and against the greedy
weeds that will start growth in
early summer.
Give your lawn good early start
this year. Apply a feeding of COM
plete balanced plant food, at the
rate of pounds per 100 square
feet of lawn area II the grass has
made no top growth when you make
application of the plant food, you
need not water it in-simply scatter
the plant food evenly on the surface,
either by hand or with a plant
food spreader, and the spring rains
will dissolve the plant food and
carry it down to the grass roots.
II there Is already a nice CARPET
of young green spears in sight, then
you must water the plant food in
thoroughly after spreading 1t even
ly on the area to be fed, so as to
avoid damage to the tender young
Evening star., 1939-03-25
Content With
A Bower in
The Sky
By MEKKIN s. PERKINS.

"Your garden! Have you moved
into a house?" asked one of my
, friends when offered to show pic
lures Of my hearts pride.
am still living in an apartment
But I now have a garden as varied
as my by 10 foot balcony permits.
1t was neighbor who put the
idea into my head. Year before
last, she suggested that I try raising
petuniaS. PetuniaS in a northern
exposure? Though skeptical, I set
out the plants. To my delight. the
brief period of sunshine morning
and evening proved sufficient to
grow lovely box.
Last summer. my friend proposed
that I drape my balcony with morn
ing-glory vines. Morning glories in
situation with little sunshine. ex-
posed to the north and west winds?
I searched for a more suitable vine
and found one covered with large
white flowers every evening and
cloudy day" Eventually I decided
to try the morning glories as well.
Thus my garden was planned.
Petunias and the shade tolerant
begonias on the shelves, morning
glories along the railing and NOON
vines to climb the walls.
My fears for the morning glories
at first seemed justified. The winds
worried the leaves to shreds. But
once the tendrils twined about the
railing. all was well.
The more robust moonvines were
a source of interest from the mo-
ment when, bent over the box, we
watched them poke their heads
through the soil, till. with necks
craned, we gazed at the huge white
blossoms unfurled. BY mid summer
they had covered the wall and spread
to meet the morning-g glory vines.
already festooned about door and
window.
The petunias withstood the winds,
but they had other foes to combat.
With flashlight, I surprised a.
worm that had crawled out of the
soil one night to feed on the leaflets.
But despatching him did not end
the trouble. Attracted by the flow
ers, butterflies came and laid their
eggs in my boxes. Then there were
more worms and the war was on
again.
Those enemies finally routed,
everything in my garden fourished,
especially the petunias, which
bloomed profusely, scenting the air
and attracting not only butterflies,
but more welcome visitors. Bees
buzzed about in the morning. and
the hummingbird paid its respects
at dinner time.
Evening star., 1939-03-25


II feet. A many-trunked tree. it
produces very large Whitish-pink
flowers early in the spring. The
shining green foliage is very strik-
ing NJ soulangeana rustica is an
other excellent variety. producing
large white and rose-purple flowers
For an exceedingly pleasing va
riety you should try NJ. lilitiora, a
dense and shrubby Chinese species
This has the characteristic of bloom
ing all summer and into the fall
Interesting Member
OF Rose Family.
1t Is only here and there that one
chances to view among the shrub
| berry paintings most interesting
and beautiful member of the rose
family. This is R. hugonis, native
of China. sometimes called Father
Hugo'S Rose. This is a tall and very
graceful shrub. profuSely covered in
the late spring with yellow flowers
| averaging about inches across. For
a decorative asset to any planting
this Golden Rose of China" well
merits must" on your list.
Another Shrub-like rose extensive
ly used in landscaping is r. Rugosa
This is an erect plant. very vigor-
Gus and is used very we'll as speci-
men or in mass planting.
The red F. J. Grootendorst. with
its clusters of crimson baby roses. is
perhaps one of the best hybrids. The
only objection, from this writer S
point of view, to r. rugosa is its
spreading habit, which is not fault,
but which should be watched.
Stranvaesia. a native of Asia, is an
evergreen shrub or small tree. and
is an exceptionally fine plant for
the garden. 1t is a member of the
rose family. The foliage is very
handsome and it produces many
clusters of white flowers resembling
those of the hawthorn.
The flowers are followed by small
red or orange berries which give it
an added attraction. 1t should have
protection in the winter. A we'll
drained, loamy soil will achieve best
results.
S. davidiana is perhaps the most
popular species, growing to about
20 feet and producing deep scarlet
berries. S. undulata is a somewhat
harder species, the fruit being an
orange-red.
Abelia Is =
Striking Plant.
A most striking and beautiful
plant to include in the shrubbery
planting is native of Asia and of
Mexico. This is Abelia. This genus
is not always hardy in the North,
but there are two or three species
which thrive in this location.
A. grandiflora, or the bush ar
butus, is very we'll adapted here and
is one of the most popular of shrubs.
Its ability to stand pruning makes