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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-25
Russ. Nozi Agents
Reported in u. s.

members. Rep. Joe Starnes, d.,
Ala, questioned its advisability and
referred to constitutional guaran-
tees of a free press and free speech.
Thomas pointed out that his
proposal made no recommendations
but merely called for submission
of the testimony to the depart
ments.
During the discussion, Chairman
Martin Dies, D., Tex, asserted he
had reliable information" that gov
ernment departments and labor or
ganizations were taking steps to
eliminate all known Communists
from their personnel
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-25
kazis Take Fight
ToAIIies in West
Continued From Page y


ment Of the war in that region.
This whole front. extending for
nearly 125 miles. had been inactive
since the war started, and even
French and German aviators had
stayed on their own side of the
Rhine. Both French and German
observation balloons had gone up
daily. unmolested.
Though the bombardment was an
indication of the generally inten-
styling atmosphere along the west
ern front, it was not regarded as
being necessarily significant. An
authoritative commentator said that
it was not indicated which side
started the fire. 1t was believed pos
sible that some battery started fir
ing without orders and that as
happens in such cases, all gunners
along the line joined in.
Today's French high command
communique, No. 43 of the war, said;
There was local improvement of
our positions. Enemy artillery was
active in the region southeast Of
Zweibruecken."
This local improvement was un-
derstood TO cover successful rectifi-
cation OF French lines in many
sectors along the Saar front, prin-
cipally in the Blies river and Hardt
forest area.
Having been thrown back In a
strong attack Saturday night, Ger
man patrols were scarce. Hence
the French, taking advantage of
their inactivity, moved forward and
Strengthened out their lines in order
to improve observation posts.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-25
SIovakia Hopes
For Allied Victory

LONDON, Sept. 25. CUP)-The
Slovakian government, through it's
consul in London, has advised
Great Britain that its aims" are
identical with those of the allied
powers, the ministry of informa-
ton announced tonight.
Denouncing the shameful be-
trayal' of the Slovaks by Germany,
Consul Milan Harming advised the
British foreign office that Slovakia
desires to pursue the same Ideals
and aims as Britain and France,
the ministry said.
THE whole of Slovakia has been
occupied by Nazi armed forces,
Harming told the foreign office.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-25
NED MORETTI ILL
WITH PNEUMONIA

Ned Moretti, 1871 Olive, has been
confined TO his bed in the Ell Cen
tro hospital since last Wednesday
with pneumonia. Though his con-
dition is much improved, he will
be unable to see visitors for some
time yet.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-25
SERVICE STATION
BURGLARS SOUGHT

Police Monday investigated a
burglary of a service station at
Main street and Imperial avenue in
El Centro where thieves took loot
valued at $50. Cigars, cigarettes,
candy an da battery were taken.
The thieves entered through a jim
mied front door.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-25
INTERNATIONAL
FOOD MARKET

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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
w. MEDFoRD GRADS

WEST MEDFORD-Last Tuesday
night at the Medford High graduation
exercises, one of the greatest tributes
ever paid to a high school graduate
was given Martha Phillips who attend
ed her graduation with her leg encased
in a cast. Upon arriving at Cousens
Gym for the graduation she was met
by the class treasurer who carried her
to a specially improvised platform
where she could glimpse a full view of
both her classmates and the speakers.
On receiving her diploma she was
greeted by a deafening roar of fare
well by her classmates. Other graduates
were as follows Ethel Collins, Claud-
inc Montrose, Barbara Purvis, Louise
Smith, Coral Yancey, Walter Sher-
wood, William Josey and Randolph
Walker.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
THE TRIAL OF DR.. BECK
OPENS JUNE 20 AT COPLEY


Federal Theatre venture, and will bring
the colored group of this project before
the foOtlights for the first time in over
year.
The production portrays the colored
man in a role far different from the
Uncle Tom parts of the past. DR.. Beck,
himself, a wellappearing, imposing
figure of colored professional life, is
being defended in the play by the suave,
clever, accomplished attorney for the
defense, also colored. Whatever moral
attitude the public may take toward the
production, all critics are agreed that
the treatment of the colored actors is
the finest since the famous doctors part
was played in "Arrowsmith" some
years ago on the screen.
The story is gripping one. from
beginning to end, and is the product
of colored author. The cast will in
clude many of the bestowed local ac-
tors, with several outstanding stars
from the white theatre project here.
The play has been in rehearsal long
er than any other Federal Theatre ven
ture in the country The actors have
become so perfect as to be almost au-
tomato IN their parts, and several of
them have been hailed by local daily
newspaper critics who have seen them
as Giving the parts they portray.
The star of the production, accord
ing to the rehearsal comments, is I'M
doubtedly Frank Silvera, who plays
the part of the polished lawyer who
fights for the life Of the doctor who is
accused of murder. The doctor himself
is played by Herbert jackson, well
known emcee and actor. Ralph Cole
man directs the play, and in the sup
porting cast are such stars as Ruth
Johnson, Ann Quarles, Catherine
Ayres, Neal Mason, Virginia Tynes,
Bertram Brown, Ernest O'Banyoun,
Angie Dawson, Bud" Halliday, Bud
Crosson, Glenn Wilson, who plays the
role of prosecutor, and many others.
The fact that more than thirty or
CARNATIONS have already agreed to take
blocks of seats was regarded this week
as an indication that the production
will enjoy more success than any form
err federal venture here. Leading the
ist of organizations that have taken
tickets is the NAACP Youth Council,
which bought a block of more than a
hundred tickets. Other bodies that have
bought heavily of the seats for the per-
formances are the New England Con-
yress for Equal Opportunities, the Ma
ons, the New England Conference Of
Colored Youth, and others.
The play opens Tuesday night, June
Goth at the Copley and will remain
there until June Both after which time
it may consider road engagement.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
Red Caps Dance
A Big Success

With excellent music by Tasker
Crosson's Orchestra and large crowd
that packed Arcadia Hall on Hunting
ton Avenue where the affair was
staged, the local Brotherhood of Red
Cap Porters recorded their biggest
success at their dance Monday night
The affair had been widely publ
cized because of the "self-help'' nature
of its staging. The Porters, who have
major wage fight now before the
United States authorities, had given
it to help in the raising of funds with
which to push their struggle for bet
ter wages and recognition.
Attending in large numbers were
the wives and friends Of the Redcaps,
members of other union bodies (par-
ticularly the railroads), representa-
tives of the press and number of
white friends who have admired the
work the porters have been doing.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17

The Dunbar Associates, mcorpor-
ated will hold their second anniver-
sary ball on Tuesday evening, June
twentieth at the newly air conditioned
Roseland State Ballroom
With the club motto always in their
minds, BY the Grace of God, 1t Can
Be Done" the Dunbar Associates have
progressed with overwhelming strides
in the past two years.
The club, comprised of forty young
men, proposes to stimulate mental,
moral, physical and intellectual i'm
provement; provide place for whole
some recreation; develop Christian
Fellowship; stimulate political indie
pendence; and to promote and encour-
age individual talent of the young men
of Cambridge.
They have purchased a home at 1856
Franklin Street where they will pro-
coed to carry out their extensive pro-
gram towards the improvement and
independence for the colored youth.
Music will be provided by Duke
Ellington and his famous band to
assure the patrons of dancing pleasure.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
Lillian Harrison
PIeases i'm Recital

Dorothy Richardson added to her
distinction as a musical artist and
promoter when she presented Lillian
Harrison, mezzo soprano in recital
Sunday afternoon, May % at the
Richardson Studio on Townsend ST.,
Roxbury.
Mrs. Harrison sang selections from
the great masters, accompanied by
Bernice Bonner. The ushers were
Alyce Wright, Lynda Brown and
Doris E. Francis. There was a large
and appreciative audience including
many of artists friends and we'll
wishers.
After the recital Mrs. Harrison was
rendered a reception by Mrs. Alyce
Wright, Mrs. Elizabeth Wneatley and
Mrs. Martha Bell at the home of Mrs
Wright on Moreland Street. The re-
ception also was well attended.
Mrs. Richardson is the organizer
and director of two Greater Boston
Choruses that have won first prizes
in annual music festivals in Symphony
Hall Her studio at 1876 Townsend
Street is one of the Hubs leading
musical centers.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
Song Crusade
Against Lynching

NEW YORK-The popular song as
a weapon for fighting lynching is
brought into action nightly by Billie
Holiday, buxon blues singer at New
York's swanky Cafe Society in Sheri-
dan Square.
Her song, perhaps the first popular
song that has lynching as its theme,
was written by Lewis Allan, New York
school teacher, and is entitled Strange
Fruit. A verse from it is:
"Southern trees bear strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at the
root
Black bodies swinging in the Southern
breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar
trees"
A photograph recording of Strange
Fruit, a haunting melody, is manu-
featured and distributed by the Com
modore Music Shops, ia East And
Street. in New York The music Is
beautiful and Miss Holiday sings the
piece with extraordinary power nightly
at Cafe Society.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
The POPS
Continued from Page y

Continued from Page II
Eastern New England Congress foT
Equal Opportunities.
1t was also announced by the Con.
gress that Bruce Wendell, interna-
tionally known pianist now in New
York, is virtual certainty for the role
of instrumental soloist Mr.. Wendell
will be making his second appearance
here within recent months, having
thrilled a packed house early in the
Spring and received many requests for
a return appearance here.
A development of the week in the
Pops" staging was the arrangement
by the coordinated Music and Publ
city committees of a reception to the
Pops" artists after the concert, to
which the public will be invited
Probably the most important fea
ture, which marks the occasion as
Afro-American Night, is the playing
OF colored composers works by the
great S5-Piece Symphony Orchestra
On the program are compositions by
W. A Rhodes, w. A. Dawson, Nathan
iel Dett and others. 1t is likely that
there will also be included colored
compositions in lighter vein.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
GETS SIMMONS DEGREE

degree from Radcliffe College. She is
President of the Massachusetts State
Union of Women's Clubs which is hos
tess to the National Association of Col
ored Women, Inc in July; clerk of
the corporation of the Harriet Tubman
House Inc; member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority; Resthaven Auxiliary
Director of Religious Education of the
AM.E. Church. She has served as
assistant principal of the Frederick
Douglas High School, Columbia, Mo.
Dean of Women and Head of the De
partment of Modern Languages al
Western University, Kansas City
Kansas, and most lately was employed
in the Department of Public Welfare
Division of Child Guardianship, State
House, Boston.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
GRADUATES

Continued from Page y
The degree of BIS. in education was
conferred upon him.
Mr.. Burnett majOred in music and
mathematics, being prominent in the
former throughout his college course
AS a senior he sang in the choir wrote
the music for the class song and ap
peared as accompanist and piano
soloist at the class day exercises.
Other eXtra-curricular activities in
clude studies on the pipe organ under
George Faulkner of the Longy School
of Music and work as assistant organ
list at the Twelfth Baptist Church in
Boston
Matthias brother, Calvin Waller
Burnett, completed his first year at the
Mass. School of art this week. He was
successful in having some of his years
work hung in the annual school ART
exhibit, an oil painting, three water
colors and five miscellaneous pieces
The young man is persuing the
teachers training course and is in
terested in music, playing the piano
and clarinet and holding membership
in the college orchestra.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17

She was crowned Queen of the class
when she graduated last Friday. She
wants to be a newspaper woman when
she makes her career-so l am sug-
costing that she attend Columbia
University, Pulitzer School of Jour
nalism.
FIRST LADY
Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
should receive the praise and COM
mendation of the entire race. She
has shown herself to be the most
remarkable and liberal woman of our
times. AS first lady of our land she
pOrtrays at all times true American
ism and no one should be more proud
of her than members of our race. She
has not only proclaimed, but also prac.
tised racial and religious tolerance.
Eleanor Roosevelt has come to our
own Harlem and has spoken and dis.
cussed with our leaders, the better
ment of the community. She resents
bigotry and prejudice; one of the re.
OAR. During the visit of King George
suits was her withdrawal from the
and Queen Elizabeth, Mrs. Roosevelt
VII ~ 'ttihASh lAiC ibOyul PAL ~ ny SllON'
ing them both the cultural, ECO.
NOMIC AND TRADITIONAL LIFE
of the American people. Marian An
derson, worlds greatest contraIto
was selected to sing spirituals and
classics, III a program of all types of
American music.
A group of Spiritual singers from
n. Carolina were brought to WASHING.
ton for the program. They were under
the baton of Nell Hunter, we'll known
in Harlem for her roles in Green Pas
lures and other productions as well
as for her concert work. On the pro
gram it was noted that race music
had contributed most to American cul
ture.
Miss Muriel G. Hunte, social editor
of the National Race Features, gave
her conclusions on the recent events
and will be glad to hear any comments
from those who have rhyme or reason
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
1utglaHH u. &atnty
4aHHfH

Douglass P. Rainey, well known Bos-
ton resident, died at the Maiden Hos
pital, on June 2, 1889, after an illness
Of ten days. Death was due to Lobar
Pneumonia.
Funeral services were held Tuesday,
June 6, from Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Rev. VIM. S. Ravenell, pastor, officiat-
ing. Interment was in Mt. Hope Gene
terry. j. B. johnson was the under
taker
Surviving to mourn his loss are. wife,
Mrs. Sarah Rainey, one son, Ernest
Rainey; four daughters, Mrs. Ethel
Pierce, Mrs Maybelle R. Wolfe, Doro-
thy and Hazel Rainey; son-in-law,
Louis Wolfe, two grandsons, Winston
and Lawrence Pierce; niece, Mrs. Rosa
A. Harris, of Newport News, Va; and
a host of friends.
Douglass P Rainey was born in
Newport News, Va, SO years ago. In
Philadelphia, he married Miss Sarah
Rogers and later came to Boston where
he obtained employment with the Bos-
ton Elevated. Starting as a lamplight-
er, he worked his way up to attendant
in the Signal Department at Sullivan
Square which position he held up to the
time of his death, period of 35 years,
the only colored man so employed He
joined Ebenezer Baptist Church under
the late Rev C. A. Ward was a mem
Der of Crispus Attucks Lodge No. 238,
LB.P.OE. of W., Plymouth Rock
Lodge, No. 1922.
A genial, kindly man, devoted hus-
band, father and friend, he was well
liked by all who knew him.
Card of Thanks
The family of the late Douglas P,
Rainey wish to thank all friends for
kindness shown them in their bereave-
ment.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
PETER SALEM


the rampant and shouted, "Ihe day is
ours" Salem dimmed the British "vic-
tory. Edward Everett in public ora
ton classed him with Prescott, Win
throp and Warren in intrepidity of
spirit at the battle.
Salem Poor was here that day; and
the same year twenty white officers of
the battle reported to the General Court
of Massachusetts that he behaved like
an experienced officer and an excellent
soldier" and suggested an award for
$50 brave and gallant a soldier
such great and distinguished char
acter."
Also Titus Coburn was here, and
Barzilee Lew, the fifer, who played
yankee Doodle, also Alexander
Ames, Cato Howe, Seymour Burr and
others.
In the Colonial Cemetery at Fran
ingham stands a monument. On its
granite is chiselled: Peter Salem-A
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
RED CAPS TIP-WAVE
CONTROVERSY
Continued from Page y

(ConClnued from rage -
the Association for the past seven
months. Upon the inception of the
Act last October, the railroads coun-
tered by insisting that the employees
in question report their tips daily,
which would be used to make up the
legal requirements of the Act. Fol-
lowing this action, the Brotherhood
placed a memorandum before the
Wage and Hour Administration, citing
the refusal of the railroads to comply
with the Act and asking for an inter.
pretive order.
The legal nature of the case has
shifted due to a changed position taken
by the attorneys for the railroads.
Previously the railroads commended
that tips could be legally used as
wages within the meaning of the pro-
visions of the Fair Labor Standards
Act. Today, the railroads maintain, in
substance, that tips are the legal
property of the employer Recently,
the Brotherhood sent out a formal
notice to all railroads advising them
that by their refusal to comply with
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
f. E. Whiting Passes

Ferdinand E. Whiting, IS, of South
Barnstead, N. H., formerly of Everett,
Mass, died Monday, May 20, 1889
after long illness. Funeral services
were held Wednesday, May 81, 1889
at Perkins Chapel, Pittsfeld N. H.,
Rev Ward H. Crawford, officiating.
Mrs. Abbie o. Davis, soloist. Friends
acted as bearers. Burial was at
Riverview Cemetery, Barnstead, under
the direction of John H. Perkins. He
leaves to mourn their loss loving
wife, Lena Whiting, a sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth Evans of New York City
and host of friends. Mr.. Whiting
was the brother of the late Thomas
S. Whiting, leader of the A.M.E. Zion
Church of Boston. Deceased operated
poultry farm for the last six years
and was highly esteemed citizen.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
SO END WOMEN CONTINUE
FIGHT ON HOUSING
Continued from Page II

Continued from Page II
was made as a prelude to a vigorous
campaign that the women will launch
to get an additional appropriation for
housing in the Ward Nine area. THE
new housing of three hundred families
will only make slight dent in the
pressing need for decent homes among
our people" Mrs. Howard said. I'VE
could use three such projects and still
have many people vitality short of ade-
quate and decent housing. Our women
have pledged themselves to fight until
decent home is made available for
every South End family, she conclud-
ed.
The meeting will be staged within a
few days, according to Mrs. Towards
group, and will be announced in news
papers and by handbills. 1t will be
held in some local church or hall and
the public will be invited.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
Girls High School
Graduate

Girls High School graduation exer
cises were held in fremont Temple
Wednesday night. Among those re
ceiving diplomas were: Hope O. Best
Josephine Brown, Alma Browne, Ger
trude M. Earle, Phyllis D. Furey, VIII
ma D. Gorham, Audrey Harding, Viz
ginia Hargrove, June Banks, Gazette
A. Mccullough, Doris Morrison, Char
lotte Nichols, Jacqueline Parker, Har
riet Plaskett, Patricia Robinson, Eliza
beth Skinner, Gladys Welch, Jacquel
inc Wellington, Julia Voolfolk, Irene
.. Yates, Eugenia M. Butler, Virginia
Davis, Louise Martin, Juanita P. May
ers, Cynthia Gaines, Edyline Jefferson
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
SENTIMENT GROWS FOR
Bird TERM FOR ROOSEVELT
Continued from Page u


were there anyone to replace him, but
Pm too devoted to my country to be
unwilling to sacrifice to it, if neces-
sary, even the we'll being and peace
of a man who has earned peace"
Ickes declared that the reelection
of President Roosevelt was vital for
the preservation and extension of
American democracy and for the sue
cessful struggle against reaction and
fascist tendencies in this country.
"The economic royalists," he said,
fight tooth and nail against Roose-
welt because they don't want a man
in the White House for another four
years who believe that :. all are
equal under the law and who opposes
frying financial fat from those already
spare of rib."-C.N.A.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
Atty. Dever Speaks At
Brotherhood Outing

More than 125 men gathered last
Sunday at Green Acres to attend the
most successful outing in the history
of the st. Mark Brotherhood. The
outing was featured by lavish
chicken dinner, games of many kinds
including thrilling "old-timers" base
ball game, and several interesting adj
dresses.
The featured speaker was Atty
General Paul Dever, who gave brief,
non-political talk in which he praised
the type of work the Brotherhood is
doing and pointed out the monumental
work such body can do among its
people. Atty. Julian D. Rainey, who
introduced the official. stated in his
introduction that Mr.. Dever was one
politician who had not displaced the
colored men he found in his office when
he assumed it, but had actually pro-
NOTED one of them.
Sharing speaking honors was M. D.
Richardson, who spoke on the strategic
position of the colored man in the 1910
elections, and pleaded for a united
political front" to elect all possible
local officials as preparatory meas
ure.
The dinner was enlivened by reports
Of committees of the brotherhood, the
awarding of "booby" prizes to Bro
therhood members for their work of
the year, and an extensive report of
the years work by Joseph Houston,
the Brotherhood journalist.
The outing also welcomed two dis
tinguished citizens of British Guiana,
one of them, Canon Bergen of the
Episcopal Church, and the other col
lector of customs who is here on vaca-
ton.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17

the Act, they are liable for double
damages through the enforcement of
the law The notice called attention
to the fact that these unpaid wages
represented a liability which is prop
erly current operating expense and
1--WE believe it will be to the best in
terest of every one that this liability
be paid out in the form of wages
rather than retained and accumulated
as frozen reserve, the notice stated
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-17
GRADUATES

Miss Ruth Vincent, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Cornelius Vincent was
graduated from Boston Teachers Col
lege Thursday.
Miss Helen M. Holiday, daughter of
Mrs. Helen w. Holiday, one of Bos-
tens noted singers, was graduated
from the Boston Clerical School with
the graduating class of 1899.