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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10

A memorial service was held in mem
DRY Of the late Lillian G. Craig, at her
late residence, Is Wyoming St, Rox-
bury, Sunday, June 4, 30 to 3 80 pm.
Mrs. Elvira Gretter announces the
reopening of her Sandwich Shop and
Restaurant at sos fremont St., re-
Gently closed due to illness, and is ready
to serve the public again with her spec
ial brand or excellent cuisine with
prices reasonable.
The Tents" will hold their 1910
session in Boston, it was announced at
the convention held recently of the
Eastern District Grand Tent in New
ark, n. J. The convention was largely
attended and most successful and har-
monious. Mrs Lucy Thomas was the
efficient chairman Of the committee in
charge of the reception of delegates
and visitors. Mrs. Gertrude Adams was
elected to the Grand officers staff and
Mrs. Hattie Rollins one of the dele
gates to the national meet in August
at Washington, DC.
The Inner South End Chorus, the
Outer South End Chorus and the Up
per Roxbury Chorus of the Adult Re
creation Project of the WPA are re-
hearsing for the annual Chorus Festi-
val in Jordan Hall, on June "a, at
pm. The singers meet in the Tubman
House, 25 Holyoke St., on Tuesday
and Saturday evenings, at the Shaw
House, IL Windsor St., Roxbury, on
Friday, at 1880 pm. and on Monday
evenings in ZIG Townsend ST., Rox-
bury at s pm. Residents of the dis
tricts are invited to participate in the
choral work which is directed by
Claudis J. Broadfeld, of $40 Columbu.
Ave, South End.
John Youngblood of New York i
among recent arrivals in Boston.
Thomas HI. johnson, director of tn,
Federal Folk Singers, is at Peter Ben
$ Brigham Hospital for an operation.
Walter johnson, premier piano play
er and leader of an orchestra, was il
Boston this week for short visit. Il
! summer he makes New York his resi-
dence but as soon as cold weathe
comes, he beats it for the sunny cline
Of California.
| Members of Boykins Art Center ar
keenly interested in the Forthcoming
| play "The Trial Of DR.. Beck" and ar
selling seats for one of the perform
ances, probably the first Thursday af
ter the play opens
| Blackstone Gretter, husband of Mrs
! Elvira Gretter, proprietress of Gret
tePs Sandwich Shop and Restaurant
located at 808 fremont under, leave
today, Saturday, for Portsmouth, Va
called there by the serious illness of hi
mother.
Mrs. Mary Gibson is domiciled at 8
Newcourt St., where she will be gla
to see her friends who have missed he
from South End racial activities.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10
THE TRIAL OF DR.. BECK

Marking what is perhaps the first oc-
casion of its kind in theatre history,
Boston youth who gave up a promising
law career because of his love for the
drama will play the part of lawyer
in a forthcoming Copley Theatre pre-
sentation.
The young man is Frank A. SiIvera,
former star student of Suffolk Unlver-
sity Law School, who will play the
polished defense lawyer in "The Trial
of DR.. Beck" beginning shortly.
The play will be a presentation oil .,I
the Federal Theatre Project and VIII
include in its cast many of the best
known colored actors of previous fed
eral theatre ventures here. There Wlil
also be a number of outstanding WhlIe
actors in the cast.
The play has one of the most inter-
esting plots to be found in any current
production. 1t concerns a professional
man who is accused of numbering the
woman who gave him his start IN NE
Thrills, action and suspense are com
bined in the gripping courtroom scenes
when the lawyers for and against thg
young doctor clash over his life ana
freedom.
Some of the better known actors VINO
will have prominent parts in the play
will be Virginia Tines, Ruth Johnson
Buddy" Crosson (now starring III
"The Big Blown Herbert Jackson,
Katharine Ayres, Ann Quarles, Ernest
O'Banyoun, and others. Ralf Colemall'
veteran of many plays, will direct anu
Lorenzo Quarles is assisting IN tne
staging.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10
CITY NEWS

The Sept.-Soeurs Charity Club gave
a Musicale Sunday afternoon. June 4
at the Silver Box Studio. This was
their first public appearance. A fine
musical program was enjoyed by all.
The 18th Annual Garden Party al
Resthaven, 100 Fisher Ave, Roxbury
will be given Thurs. June %, by the
Resthaven Ladies Auxiliary, Mrs. Isa-
belle Brooks, president. All friends OF
the Home are cordially invited to at
tend.
Mrs. G. L. Chavers of New York
City and daughter, Mrs. Kate Mabry
are visiting their sisters and aunt, Mrs
K. Clark Merrill of 5O7 S. Ave.
Mrs. Grace Hankens, a student at
Hampton Institute arrives in Boston
next week to spend the summer vaca-
ton with relatives She will be domi-
ciled in the home of her cousin, Mrs.
Sarah Sharpe of Milton.
Mrs. Mamie cambridge continues to
improve much to the delight Of her
many friends and it is expected in a
few weeks she will have nearly recov-
cred from the injury she received in
the fall at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Boston friends of Eddie" Ken
swil of st. Louis, Mo-, brother of Ernest
Kenswil of Cambridge, will be glad to
know that after two operations the pa
tent IS convalescing satisfactorily, hav-
ing spent month under hospital treat
ment. Mrs. Melvin Hawkins of Jamaica
Plain, mother of Mrs. Kenswil, is ex-
pected to return to Boston early in
July, if Mr. Kenswil continues to I'M
prove. Mrs. Hankins mas been in St.
Louis since last September.
Rev. J. S. Myrick, pastor of the Free
viii Community Methodist Church,
1O7 Cabot ST., united in holy matri-
mony, Garfield n. Broome and Miss
Luise NJ. Chase, June 7, 1889.
Special guests at the recent meeting
of the Mayfower Social Club were Mrs
E. Lopes and Mrs. NJ. Gordon. Miss
Margaret Perkins was the hostess.
Arthur P. Hunter was host to the
STathmore Tennis Club at its recent
May meeting held at Amboy St., Ais
ton. Miss Beatrice Robinson, the vice
president, presented for discussion a
highly interesting paper which called
forth much lively comment. A dainty
repast followed the meeting.
Battle of knowledge! Boston's first
Bible Quiz viii be given by the Fourth
Me Church School on Thursday, June
Is, at s 80 pm. Contestants from every
Church School will compete for the
prizes. This original Bible Quiz which
has been highly endorsed by the school
superintendent and church pastors
viii prove to be loads of fun and will
awaken a deeper interest in the Bible.
Everyone is welcome.
The executive board of the B.Y.P.U.
held a pre-convention meeting at the
home of Mrs. Pauline W. Thomas on
Newburn St., Roxbury, last Thursday
evening. The president, Arthur Lassi-
ter, was elected to attend the B.YP.U,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10
ANNUAL OUTING SUNDAY OF
ST. MARK BROTHERHOOD

All male friends of st. Mark Church
and its Brotherhood are invited to at
tend the annual outing of the church
men at Green Acres this Sunday.-The
affair has been given each year for
some time, but at no time in the past
with the elaborate preparations that
have been made for Sundays event.
Two outstanding speakers will be pre-
sented on brief but interesting pro-
gram, in addition to entertainment,
games, dinner and much other fun.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10

day at the n. E. Convention in n. Y
Those present were: Emma Brown
Mary F. Jumper, Miriam Faulcon, Bar
|, bara Digger, Daisy johnson, Christine
Taylor, Ariel Lassiter; also Edward
Taylor, Arthur Lassiter and Charles
Thomas. Following the business meet
ing the hostess served a most refresh
ing collation..
Mrs. Harriet C. Hall addressed a
gathering of Father Divine's followers
at the lie nox st. Extension last Friday
on Citizenship. Mrs. Hall expressed
herself as being favorably impressed
with the serious side of the Devine
movement. She learned that Father De
vine believes in encouraging people to
work for living and not to lean heavi-
ly ON government relief or charity.
Midnight Shadow, produced by an
all-colored cast, will soon be on its way
to the theatres. It is film by George
Randol Productions, an all-colored
company at Hollywood, California.
Frances Redd of Chicago is the lead
ing lady in Midnight Shadow.
Little Miss Inez Rose of 129 Lenox
ST., celebrated her fourth birthday at
her home and an enjoyable afternoon
was spent by all who attended. Games
singing, and dancing were the features.
After the entertainment the guests were
ushered into the attractive dining room
where a delicious collation. was served.
All the beautiful presents were put on
display. The guests were: Anna Ma
riOn, and Julian Jefferson, Thomas,
Melborn and Albert Ross, Marian and
Charles Santo, Betty and Robert Lee,
Wallace and Aubrey Rose, James Bar
mes, Edith Thomas and Betty Lee John
son. Other guests were Mesdames Eva
Santo, Lucy Ross, Ruth Lee, Pauline
Thomas, Amelia Myrick and Miss Alice
Ross.
Recital Hall was packed to capacity
last Friday evening when the Junior
Pupils from the Studio of Anna Bobitt-
Gardner, Mus.B., appeared in their
annual spring recital. The audience,
besides enjoying the various piano Sc
lections, were greatly pleased with the
dramatic sketches. The Misses Perkins
and Cooke are the assistant teachers at
the Studio.
The Senior Mothers Club of the Ro-
bert Gould Shaw House presented a
play entitled "Our Club" as the final
program for their 1889 club year.
The play, directed by Miss Grace Walk
er, was written by the people of the
community out of their very lives and
they too, were the actors. At the close
Of the play the president of the club,
Mrs. Barbara Granger, presented Miss
Walker with a beautiful bouquet. The
club supervisor is Mrs. Beulah S. Hes
ter. The cast: Mrs. Annie White, Mrs.
Barbara Granger, Mrs. Lillian Reed,
Mrs. Callie Thompson, Mrs. Lottie
Jones, Mrs. Katherine Harris, Mrs.
Agnes Robinson, Mrs. Loretta Fisher,
Mrs. Flora Brown, Mrs. Blanche
Pierce, Mrs Lucille Richardson, Mrs.
Lucy Ellis and the following children:
Jacqueline Parker, Katherine Richard
son, Bernice Richardson.
The following officers were elected
at the closing meeting of the Women's
Usher Board of Columbus Ave. A.M.E.
Zion Church, Thursday evening, June
l at the home of Mrs. Florence Thomas
on Walpole st. Arnetta Lewis, presi-
dent; Mrs. McWilliamson, vice pres.
Sadie Thornhill, sec'y; Mary Raynor,
asst. sec'y; Leah Waldron, treas. Flor
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10
COLORED AND WHITE PARTNERS
SUCCESSFUL

(KNS)-Lloyd Wolcott and Peter
Slow have thriving business on Col
umbus Ave, where groceries are sold
and light lunches served. The place
is known as the Manhattan Spa. The
real interest is that Mr.. Wolcott is a
colored man and Mr.. Slow is a Greek
Their business is growing daily anC
the cooperation between these men OF
different races in business is remark.
able.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10

The affair is restricted to men only
and all who do not plan driving out
themselves may be accommodated II
they gather at the church Center on
Townsend St., Sunday at 1915. They
will be met there by the committee
that is handling arrangements, DR.. L.
E. A. McCurdy, chairman.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10
Position W anted

Girl, 81, protestant, would like work
for the summer. Have had expert
ence in office work, as waitress, must
clan (piano), light cooking, sewing,
soda clerk and camp work. Call or
write THE GUARDIAN Office, Sc
Pemberton Square, Boston, phone
CAP, zoos.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-06-10

have a program featuring the Mans
field Male Chorus.
You are cordially invited to worship
at the church with the Open Door.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09
Floyd &&6ot'S<
ADVENTURES CLUB $3.50
HEADLINES FROM THE LIVES xN
OF PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF
'The Madman With the Bottle"
JELLO EVERYBODY:

ELLO EVERYBODY
You know they say troubles singly-which is
just another of saying that Old Lady Adventure is
content with giving just sock the jaw don't know
how that but certainly worked that the
of Hattie Rohr of Chicago.
Hattes big bout with Old Lady Adventure the
of 1917 There trouble enough the world hen with
out having the old girl with the thrill bag your neck The
and the influenza epidemic sweeping the
try Hattie in those days. just eevenyear-old girl v
ing with her mother and dad and three sisters farm be-
tween Clare and Dodge City, Iowa Her then Hattie
Mclaughlin.
The flu epidemic struck the Mclaughlin family in Janu-
1t brought down Hates dad and her three sisters and
that left Hattie and her mother to do all the chores around
that big farm 1t of those days when everything
seemed to wrong Mother had just from upstairs
call the doctor Dad and the three sick girls
While they waiting for the doctor the parne phone
the school teacher
Hattie to the schoohouse notice saying would
school that day
Already tired from mornings work, Hattie struggled
than mile through the snow to post that notice She found
two small children shiverng the cold waiting the
get them. andg gone
his pair Of kids Hattie another
Stranger Comes In for Tea.
a
Clare, in
Hattie and her mother asked him
him While he drinking his tea eating
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09
Speaking of Sports
Reformed Red
|Infielder Gets
League Award
BY ROBERT McSHANE

a LITTLE more than four years
"A ago, William Henry Walters Jr.,
third baseman of the Philadelphia
Phillies, was persuaded to forsake
his Unfolding chores and try turn
on the pitchers mound.
Today Bucky, right-handed sinker
ball star Of the Cincinnati Reds, is
the National leagues most valuable
player, an honor voted him by "a
members of the Baseball Writers of
America, three from each city in
the league.
Had that 1884 suggestion been
made few months earlier sfBucky"
would have laughed it off. He broke
into organized baseball and climbed
up to the majors as third base
man. The Boston Braves brought
him up for his first big league
chance, but he failed.
Then the Red Sox tried him, but
again it was no go. As hitter he
was a distinct washout. He was
$50 hitter in the Pacific Coast
league, but he couldn't prove that in
the majors.
The Red Sox sent him to Phila-
delphia on waivers. Still he failed
to make any impression on major
league pitching. Johnny Vergez was
holding down the third sack for the
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09
HOUSEHOLD
QUESTIONS

Removing Scorch.-To remove
scorch from linen place between
two dampened Turkish towels and
press with hot iron. The scorch
stains will go into the towel and
can be easily washed out.
Variety in Fruits.-If your fam
lily likes variety, serve stewed
prunes, apricots, fresh berries, APP
plesauce, fruit juices and fresh
fruits. A whole week can be COW
cred without repetition.
Freshening Celery. - Celery
which has become wilted may be
freshened by standing in jug OF
water to which pinch OF blcar-
Donate of soda has been added.
Peeling Squash.-Squash may
be easily peeled if it is first put
into the oven and thoroughly
warmed.
For Ink Stains.-Immerse an
ink-stained handkerchief in milk
Immediately after it has been
stained, allow it to soak and the
ink will disappear.
Removing Mildew. MildeW
may be successfully removed by
using kerosene. Saturate the gar
ment with it thoroughly, roll it up
and put it away for "a hours. Wash
in warm suds and all trace of mil
dew will be gone.
Keeping Suet.-When next you
buy suet, melt it in the oven, and
then pour into jars. When cold it
is more easily shredded, and will
keep much longer.
n 4
Removing Candle Grease.-To
remove candle grease from black
suede shoes, take piece of brown
paper, cover the candle grease
with it, then hold warm iron
over it. The spot will soon be
absorbed.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09
Service to Others

Service to Others
"You're good for something in
this world-for service of some
kind to your fellow men-or you're
good for nothing Reisner.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09
Maternity Death Rate Could Be Cut in Half

The lives of 5000 mothers could
be saved every year by prompt and
proper medical care, DR.. Phillip R..
Williams, of Philadelphia, said re-
Gently at the first American Con-
gress of Obstetrics and Gynacol-
ogy.
The maternal death rate in the
United States is lower than ever be-
fore in history, but it is still eds
gracefully high" in view of the pres
emit knowledge of medical men, DR..
Williams said.
The death rate of mothers de-
clined from 81 out of every 10000
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09

during 1886 to 40 out of every 10000
in 1887. DR.. Williams pointed out,
however, that this might be cut in
half if physicians made use of all
available knowledge and if pros
pective mothers asked for med
ical attention early.
In addition, the lives of about half
of the babies who die in childbirth
or soon after might be saved by
application of medical methods
which are not now generally ap-
piled. During 1887, the last year
for which statistics are available
119. 931 babies died.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09
Rheumatism-N curtis

"[ suffered several months with
Neuritis and rheumatism in my
shoulder, neck and arm. After all
other treatments had failed. friend
recommended Caseys Compound. At
ter using. 6 bottles have absolutely
no pain"
1920 N. E. Everett ST.. Portland.
Oregon.
For additional testimonial. write
]. II Casey, p. o. Box 731, Portland,
FOE SALE BY DRUGGISTS
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09

Phillies and Bucky couldn't displace
him. Both Walters and Jimmy Will
son, then manager of the team,
were pretty well convinced he
wouldn't make the grade as a top
notch third baseman.
Wilson had noticed, however, that
Walters put more stuff on a throw
from third to first than some of his
so-called pitchers. So he suggested
pitching. AT first Bucky didn't think
much of the plan, but when Wilson
pointed out that there was gold to
be found in the pitchers mound,
he agreed to go along with his
manager.
The Conversion
That was in 1884. Walters pitched
every day in batting practice. He
did look pretty crude, but had fine
teacher in Wilson-and also had a
mind of his own. Before the season
was over he had responded to treat
ment and had developed good fast
ball, curve and sinker.
He had no won and lost record in
1884. In 1895 he won nine and lost
nine with the PhiIlies. The next
season he won IL, but lost FL. In
1897 he scored IA decisions while
losing Is. The next year he bettered
the 800 mark, winning Is and los
ing IA.
Cincinnati purchased him in June
of 1888 for $4,000 and two players,
Catcher Virgil Davis and Al Hol-
lingsworth. This past season, his
most successful by far, saw Bucky
winning q games, balanced against
II losses. He led the league in VIC
tories, in innings pitched with 319
and in complete games with 81.
He struck out 1876 men, walking 100.
1t was rapid conversion-her real
ly looks like pitcher now. He has
developed control and poise through
experience. He is a real fielder,
too. Fielding the pitchers position
is much the same as fielding at
third, and he's quick as a cat at
shifting off the mound and cover
ing up on bunts.
sHittingest' Pitcher
Though he'll never knock the
leagues leading hitters from their
pedestal, Walters needs no one to
pinch hit for him. Right now he's
the "hittingest" pitcher in the big
leagues, his lethal bat adding extra
base hits to a large assortment of
singles to any part Of the field.
To show the esteem in which
Bucky is held, the committee of "a
sports writer's gave him 303 out of
a possible total Of 1886 votes. His
worth to the Reds in winning ~
games was considered such an out
standing contribution to their sue
cess that his nearest rival, Johnny
Mize, st. Louis first baseman, had
only 178 votes.
Walters is well liked by newspa-
per men. Last July, after winning
the first of a doubleheader from the
Phils in Cincinnati, Bucky observed
the second game from the press
coop. During the game he pulled
a brand new ball out of it's carton
and, almost bashfully, handed it to
one of the reporters, saying:
"Here, will you autograph this and
then pass it down the line?"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09
till. Hattie's wrist was still
|s L,ky-, ~kn,~ ALD a~~~, MI

tied the manacs behind his then
wen-then Hattie keeled in dead faint.
When had He had sewed
thing about it. The
the turned him to the
later that he had escaped from institution
he had been for murder
analysed that of into which he had empied
DD6tle, it found that they poisoned!
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09

rLluS ACROSS the room. ReaC0l0g
with their work. Nothing unusual
land drinking. Then the stranger
that Hattie stopped to watch him.
to warm himself, but Hattie saw
nd come out holding a tiny bottle.
on the stove. Slowly, shielded
|rept up and emptied the con-
beans!
lie was standing in such a position
Re. She was startled-frightened.
pthing, for fear of precipitating
'efenseless, with dad ill in bed up
top to think of those things. She
she darted across the room and
nd.
(in-Bladed Knife.
the matter. At the same time,
pulled out a long, thin-bladed
gs. Blood began to flow from
fairs had taken, Hattie backed
TODD, knife in hand, staring back
9TH of them. For a minute there
nothing. Hattie and her mother
an to realize the fellow was stark
ing and tied it about her wound.
hen at her mother. He waited
leeding leg, and then he walked
as standing, breathless and para
KNIFE.
y. In an instant she was out of
ON. Reaching out quickly, she
pull. 1t came out of Hattie's
the base of the thumb. Cry
r wrist with her other hand.
knocked her mother down.
zed. The man fell on her mother,
r. And at last, a sudden change
cen Notwithstanding. Now
ed to drop before her eyes. She
e beside the stove, raised it over
as she could, on the madman's
till. Hattie's wrist was still
iuhtlu IA Sfnr, the HOw Thew
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-11-09

There's this years observance of Armisce day. the
1913 ,uen World No. ended For the 1vod
of hoping another will In 1913 the
end of holes brought deri everywhere At New York soldiers
sailors and their girls joined the celebration Patriotism Twentieth
century peak, shouted from every rootop.
Evening star., 1939-12-03

and saw Ivan, languidly beautiful, standing
on the kitchen steps. THAT" she said coldly,
is Russian wolfhound."
''Wo'fhound?" His face contorted in a
spasm of laughter. 'You mean you call that
lean-stummicked piece of fur dog?"
"All right, all right" Ignoring Ivan, his
brother stared calmly down at the skinny lit
tie figure wriggling in the baggy overalls.
That's enough out of you. We got to CO."
The boy clambered up to the seat, shoulders
shaking with mirth and sat down beside the
dog. Ace whined, and wagged his tail.
"Goodby" the older boy said to Isabelle,
and sent the truck forward before she could
answer. Raging, she stared after it: the pile
of green corn and the back of the three red
heads - his head, the dogs rusty red, then
the little boys tangled mop. If there was any,
thing she simply could not abide it was little
boys and practically grown men that could be
attractive if they wanted to be. And where
had this one been anyway, that she hadn't
known about him before this?
Mamie" she asked when she returned to
the kitchen, who are those redheaded boys?"
"Them's the Jessup boys. Bill, the oldest,
and Dickie. They been coming round here this
last week selling corn. They family moved
into old Stafford farm this spring. Nice boys"
Isabelle shifted. Their dog is nice
'Sho' is,'' Mamie agreed. That Bill told
me he done y-ed Ace in the dog show"
'Well, l never!' Isabelle cried. So Bill
Jessup wouldn't even deign to tell her about
Ace He was the rudest, without excuse dis
agreeable male she had ever encountered in
(Cessissed a. pope 1e)