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Evening star., 1939-02-03
Sees UlteriOr Motives in
German Awards.

German Awards.
To the Editor of The Star:
On January "a Margaret G. Metcalf
wrote in regard to the denunciation by
Secretary Ickes of the acceptance of
certain awards of the current German
government by several prominent Ameri-
can citizens. 1t Is to take issue with
ideas expressed in that letter that
write this one.
Consider, as Miss MetcaH asks you to,
why these men were chosen. Do you
not think that these awards were given
to promote American interest in the
alleged good points of the current Ger
man government and to take our interest
from the predominantly rotten regime of
today? If Germany wanted to award
men and women who have achieved some
benefit for mankind, could that govern
ment not find thousands Of such persons
right IN Germany-in German concen-
tration camps. I believe the reason why
these awards were made was to attach
that government, in the eyes of the
American people, with something good.
1t has been attached for so long with
its base ideals that now it would like to
show the American people that it does
appreciate some good in this world.
With this motive 50 obvious, the
acceptance Of such award either
shows downright ignorance of this un-
demanded business Of acquiescence in
furthering such purpose. Such ac-
quiescence is q reasonable subject for
discussion even by cabinet officer, this
still being a country of free speech.
Germans greatly admire scientific
achievement. It is therefore easy to un-
derstand why they were moved to bestow
decoration =" says Miss Metcalf.
How sincere can government be which
is moved to bestow decorations" but is
also avowed to destroy faith in hu-
manity and preach hate and self1shness
throughout the world?
Miss Metcalf gives the simple reason
that because we are not now at war
with Germany the chosen" ones should
accept the awards. Is that fair rea-
son to help the furtherance of an or
ganlzed scheme to change American
opinion? Outright armed conflict is GER
tainly not the only reason a rational
person should refuse to be compromised.
In times of peace much propaganda is
spread to create favorable impression,
why should we wait until war before
we stop this lie which the current Ger
man government is trying to spread?
The writer cannot agree that the onlv
thing the recipients could have done
was to accept. There are always two
things that person can do, he can
accept or reject. The recipients of these
awards could have rejected them, espe-
cially in view of the fact that the donor
of them is government which tells
all of its subjects to hate Americans,
which discourages trade with America
and which boasts that it shall some
day claim 'Unser Amerika"!
January 20. ARTHUR O. KATIMS.
Evening star., 1939-02-03
Makes Plea for
w., B. & A. Highway.

Makes Plea for
w., B. & A. Highway.
To the Editor of The Star:
My congratulations on your timely and
practical editorial anent the proposed
w., B. & A. highway. When this electric
road began to operate, many ambitious
but comparatively poor people, both
white and colored, left the congested
districts of Washington and built resi-
dences along the line. To permit the
w., B. g. A. to hold up and not provide
a substitute in the nature of a hard
surfaced road was betrayal by the
State, and left such communities as
Huntsville, Glen Arden and Mccarthy
high and dry, or better still, low and
wet. I know whereof I speak because
for some months I have been driving
all around that country taking care of
the souls of the Catholic citizens.
Since an appropriation has already
been allotted for hard -surfacing the first
miles from the District line, I hope.
yes, and pray, that our new Governor will
consider it must" to put through at
least a two-way, hard-surfaced road
along this W., B. & A. track bed.
This Is the age of intensive social
service. The proper housing of our peo-
pie is one of its most important items
Therefore, I trust that our young pro-
gressive new Governor will put this
project through as soon as possible.
REV. JOHN j. ALBERT, s. S.J.
Woodmore, Md.
January 81.
Evening star., 1939-02-03
Letters to The Star
Thinks Leaders Are Not
Keeping Faith.

Tothe Editor Of The Star:
AS resident and taxpayer in Mont
gomery County am naturally interest
ed in the administration of the county
government I was interested and
pleased when it was proposed to adopt
civil service system for county en-
ployes.
Unfortunately the first move was an
ill-fated one and generally recognized
by all as doomed. We were assured
that proper law would be put through
after the next election so that the sue
cessful party would be able to fill the
Offices by whatever means they saw fit
Now, I am told, it is not proposed to
enact any legislation toward establish
ing civil service system and feel that
the leaders are not keeping faith with
the people and desire to express my
protest through the columns of your
good paper. I do so only with the hope
that others may realize the situation and
that ultimate good will come to Mont
gomery County.
January 81. NORMAN B. AMES.
Evening star., 1939-02-03
Guam Regarded as
Important Island.
WoOdmore, Md.
January 81.
To the Editor Of The Star:


The Island of Guam was easily taken
by the United States during the Spanish
American War and neglected ever since
for reasons unknown I happened to
visit this island before and after the
United States took possession of it. In
my opinion it is one of the most i'm
portant islands in the Pacific. Japan
would like to have it and her first move
in case of war would be to take it, as
she knows and we know it could be
taken without much resistance. Fortify
it and listen to the advice of Admiral
Leahy, man who knows what he is
talking about. Otherwise turn it over to
Japan, as she will have it sooner or later
If its not fortified in the near future.
The World War should have taught
Evening star., 1939-02-03

Just suppose that some reliable
prophet had told an old-time West
ern mountain man" trapper that
hundred years thence fur farmers of
this Nation would garner twenty per
cent of the total value of pelts taken
annually.
Evening star., 1939-02-03

A Stockholm (Sweden) trainer has
taught a bunch of dogs to play foot
ball. 1t is supposed that the quarter
back "barks his signals" in the ira
ditional Frank Merriwell manner.
Evening star., 1939-02-03
I'm to Something.

What is your son Josh doing In the
city?"
Il dunno, yet" answered Farmer Corn
tossel His letters are mighty cheerful
and confident. I'm jes' waitin' to find
out whether he's buyin gold bricks or
selIin' EN-"
Evening star., 1939-02-03
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Evening star., 1939-02-03
Depending on the Abstruse.

"Ethelinda seems to prefer playing
classical music" said the fond mother.
"Of course she does," answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. Some people play the
piano just as other people make speeches;
the more difficult and unfamiliar the
subject, the less liable they are to be
corrected when they make mistakes"
Evening star., 1939-02-03

II doan' nebber like desc sociables," !"
said Uncle Eben, where I has to preten'
dat I likes lemonade an ice cream when
all de time 10 longin' fob possum an
sweet tatexs."
Evening star., 1939-02-03
Needed Restraint.

Needed Restraint.
For any one to hide his light
Beneath a bushel-'tis crime,
But that fact doesn't make 1t right
To hunt tho calcium all the time.
Evening star., 1939-02-03
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ShOrtsighted.

The statesman oft will cause distress
BY greedy depredations;
Proprieties with him are less
Than the appropriations.
Evening star., 1939-02-03

Many men," said Hi Ho, the sage of
Chinatown, ARE too cautious. They are
afraid to invest their money themselves
so they turn 1t over to others and let
them lose it,"
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@. What Is the origin Of the necker-
chief worn by sailors?-R. H.
A. The sailors neckerchief was orig
inally worn as an article in which
tobacco and other small personal things
could be kept. 1t was also used for
sling when man broke his arm and had
several other uses. 1t finally became
decorative part of the uniform. Formerly
the neckerchiefs were in various colors,
but after the death Of Nelson the use
of black was standardized.
@. Where can I obtain information on
practical methods Of gaining and losing
weight?-J. H. c.
A. See Haskin's advertisement On Page
A-2 Of today's Star.
Evening star., 1939-02-03

@. Do many cities have Travellers Aid
service?-L. G. H.
places in the United States In the last
year more than half million individuals
received the help of Travellers Aid Or
ganizations.
Evening star., 1939-02-03

@. Is there an official poem for the
New York Worlds Fair?-J. T. G.
A. The Academy Of American Poets
offers first prize of $1,000 for an off,
cial poem for the fair. The contest will
close on March is.
Evening star., 1939-02-03

@. Please give some information about
the Research Studio for Artists estab-
lished by Mrs. Edward Bok.-L. G. H.
A. The research studio is situated at
Maitland, small town in the lake coun-
try of Central Florida. 1t has for its
purpose the encouragement Of American
artists toward an adventurous and ex-
perimental approach to the art prob
lens of today and is workplace for
painters and sculptors. Each winter
selected groups of progressive artists are
afforded the opportunity of working in
an atmosphere which assures privacy
and freedom from restrictions and in
trusions. Those who accept the invita-.
ton Of the studio are at no expense
other than the cost of transportation,
materials and other personal expendi-
lures. The project is the gift of Mrs.
Box and Is under the direction of Ardre
Smith.
Evening star., 1939-02-03

@. What college football teams belong
to the Ivy League?-J. w. N.
A. The teams comprising that league
are: Cornell, Dartmouth, Pennsylvania.
Brown, Princeton, Harvard, Columbia
and Yale.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17

New Deal" Paul just recently purchased by
including "Perk Gabah of Eveeh Mime
Gabraith coach of the Well all in ALL
the Saints this Deal time
people who don't attend these exciting hockey don't realize what
missing Minneapolis the Auditorium
St. Paul yourself Recent hockey fans: Ed Ser and
his wife, Nina Warren GssOm Lois Sutton and Paul Thompson
Yes while we are on game of hockey you
Duluth Zephyrs Amateur Hockey have
defense who has been playing the since 1907
Here's another golfers ess ousdd know
that although Scotland called the cradle of % ancient records show
importing golf balls from Holland early 1913 Thanks
individual this ducky little Valentine greeting
$50 you think golfer. Whywe all know you're just dub
You ought aborers job digging bitches with club
OH YEAH!
Larry Buhler football STAR who has just left the
hospital following period of onvaence from the results of
automobile accident forty pounds lighter than he before the
accident good way to reduce, Ell?
They say Clarke grad
Golden Gloves will champion Henry Lewis
opponent Plans being made to bring champion Henry Armstrong
Minneapolis year Armstrong of Shaft the
Armory.
In St. Paul. Halle Brown Mdges and Juniors find them
the Settlement House their respective
donsthe by virtue of five and losses the
Mdgets by the four wins against defeats week
strong Central Community
with Donald Reed John Cotton and Leroy
carrying the brunt for the Halle lads.
Mdgets game Phyllis Wheatey
lads 1912 That makes for the the rubber
time later this month You will get the kick of
life watching these 1yearod boys play. Come down the Halle
and watch them time.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17
P. W. HOUSE NOTES

In an exciting basketball game
played at the House February 8,
Phyllis Wheatley's intermediate
girls team tied the Southside
Neighborhood House team, 1915.
During the fourth quarter the
Phyllis Wheatley girls played fast
and furiously to tie a 12-4 score in
favor of the Southside team at the
end of the third quarter. Mildred
Miller, captain, was high scorer.
This team has lost one game,
won one and tied one. Other play
ers are Helen Denny, Bernita
Yancy, Dorothy Mccoy, Jessie
Grissom, Mercedes Brown, Marian
McMoore and Carrie Hoffman.
The Senior Girl Reserve Club
held a skating party Wednesday
afternoon at Sumner Park and lat
er returned to the House for chill
and hot chocolate. Members pres
ent were Bernice Denny, Irene
Lacy, Ada Patterson, Polly Lacy,
Lueylle Majors, Geneva Patterson,
Thomasina Brown, Mary Louise
Crump, Charlotte Napue, Mary
Margaret Allen, Marcella Hogan,
president, and Miss Ruth Hamlin,
club advisor.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17
Legal Notices
SUMMONS

etats of Minnesota, County Of Hennsptn,
District Court. Fourth Judicial DistricG
Vera Adeline Dunn, Plaintiff, va Ebert
DenEel Dunn, Defendant.
The State OF Minnesota To The Above
Named Defendant:
, You. Ebert Denzel Dunn, are barely
summoned and required to answer thu com
plant Of the plaintiff in the above entitled
action, which complaint has bsDn Aled In
the office of the Clerk Of the above named
District Court In the City Of Minneapolis.
County Of Hennepln. State Of Minnesota,
and TO serve a copy Of your answer 70 the
said complaint upon the subscriber ut his
office. ais Masonic Temple, IN said city,
within thirty (S0) days after service Of
this summons upon you. exclusive Of the
day Of such service. and II you fail 30
answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid the plaintiff in this action will
apply to the Court for the RELIEF prayed
for In said complaint.
Dated February Sth, 1889.
ALFRED A. DONAGHUE,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
AIS Masonic Temple,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17
HALLIE Q. BROWN HOUSE.

The Annual Nationwide observ-
ance of Negro History Week is be-
ing observed this week at Halle
@. Brown House in each organized
activity in the house during this
week. Speakers on this subject
went into every club group and
spoke on some phase of Negro his
tory. (There is a growing interest
on the part of our young people at
Halle to want to know more about
the race of which they are a part.
Speakers on the program during
the week were Alverta Coram,
Louise Woodford, Lathrop Rogers,
and Harriet Mayle.)
The Jubilee Quartet under the
direction of Mr.. Samuel Herrod
will render the music for the pro-
gram. Rev. Nelson's subject will
be a Review of the Negro in His
tory.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17
TWIN TOWN TALK

L. was all right the other night
till he saw L. putting on that
swaying act. He couldn't take It'll
NJ. couldn't stand a lot of things
so he came out to see what NJ. was
doing. The St. Adams heart
stealer is all set to take another
well known St. Paul man about
town" for a buggy ride!!! The
snow on the walks at the Summer
Housing project is off the walks!!!
Those Mill City SWANS who boast
about buying their clothes from
Juster Brothers can't work there!
This firm for long a beneficiary Of
a considerable number of dollars
from sepia pockets does not hire
brownskins in any capacity. Money
spent there is just money which
goes only one way! There are
some other stores in both towns
who are like that and will continue
to be so until the local Aframeri-
cans spend the four million dollars
they spend in the Twin Towns a
little more intelligently!!! Here
we are preaching again. Gossip
and chit chat is our business. You
perhaps noted elsewhere that
Lord" Byron DOty is employed in
the music business in downtown st.
Paul. Give him a call! There are
four distinct versions of st. PauPs
latest scandal and seven versions
of the Minneapolis case which has
the tongue waggers busy! Tell a
tall tale in a Minneapolis beer
place and you will hear it the next
day in Jim's Place but you will
hardly recognize the tale.
t"One O'clock Jump" otherwise
swing wise known as Count"
Basic is headed for the Twin
Towns. Dance lovers have
about 20 days to get their bucks
together for a rug cutting festival.
Bruce Patterson, the banjo
wizard, walking along talking to
himself. Rev. E. A. London, a
fine conscientious preacher. =. A
matron whose hubby loses his
weekly pay check with the boys at
the S club, is feeling pretty strong
ly about complaining to authori-
ties. Somebody should tell the lady
that they play poker in most of the
Twin Town clubs, big and little,
What married" man had to leave
town and job when "the real thing
came along" in the person of his
real spouse. She had two of the
four kids with her!!!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17
MINNESOTA-IOwA NOTES

The Minnesota-Iowa Masquers,
dramatic club, will attend the pro-
duction, "Ice Bound" presented by
the Miller Dramatic Club at West
High School next Wednesday eve
ming.
Mr.. Tom Russell, dramatic
teacher, instructs both groups.
The Minnesota-Iowa Club is lay
ing plans for Box Lunch Party
to be held February q. Be sure
to consult this newspaper next
week for full particulars.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17

NJ. F. W.: Please tell me will
Joe Louis do as l ask of him?
Ans: Heck, NO. Joe Louis has
troubles enough of his own with
out adding yours. Through your
own efforts you will be successful
enough to get started in a bust
hess of your own THIS YEAR.
W. NJ. c.: Not long ago met
man who is without a doubt a
gentleman. He is kind, depend
do. These girls seem to think that
able and truthful. Should invite
him to my home?
Ans: If he is all that you claim
him to be, then you certainly
should make every effort to culti-
vate his friendship. No one could
reasonably condemn you for at
.empting to win the affections of
UGH a Christian gentleman. If he
is all you claim him to be you
must use caution and judgment, as
ne would readily see through any
sham or pretense.
S. NJ. W.: Every Saturday,
when he gets paid off, he comes
home drunk and cusses me like a
log and throws away his money
and then wants to run me away.
He is terrible with me when he
has been drinking and is just as
evil as he can be. Will he ever
changer"
Ans: It's going to take more
than sweet treatment" to change
him. He has got to be jOlted out
of his present state of mind and l
think the best way to do is to
make plans to leave him. If he
thinks you are in earnest about go
ing off he'll change for the
better.
x. Y. T.: l am deeply in love
with a young girl who sometimes
treats me fine. Anything she does
is okay with me, but now she says
she wants me to stop going around
with her. Does she mean this I?
Will 1 ever get back in with her?
Does she like me and what must
l do if we get back in?
Ans: Your girl friend is afraid
that people will start talking"
about you if she continues on with
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17

done so mucn Tor the boxing game tOuay
Yep, our explanation is that they are
matching Louis with Jack Roper, a ma.
who is more than ten years older thai
Louis and a man who has never been Oh
top as far as the boxing world is con.
cerned. Personally we positively can,
see any reason for putting this man 81
years old in the same ring with such &
splendid fighter as Louis. 1t really give
boxing black eye and leads one to be-
heve Louis must be fed with "set-ups"-
but let's rest assured that the Louis O.
today needs no set-ups. Perhaps om
prediction of few weeks ago is true
there is no worthy opponent for this
mankiller Louis.
Hockey enthusiasts of the Twin Cities
have a right to stand up and cheer
Why? Well, just because the two Twin
City teams are really riding at a peak
In Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Millers
are breaking all American Association r
time just six points behind St. Louis, v
Ii Ia
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17
PAGE FOUR

The Go-Getters' Club had its an
nual election of officers Tuesday
night. Officers are Mrs. Myrtle
Polk, president; Sidney Crews,
vice-president; Mrs. Sidney Crews,
secretary, and Mrs. Clarence I'm
derwood, treasurer. The club plans
its annual public entertainment
during Easter week.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17

the friendship. Apparently, some
other girls have carried tales con-
corning your "chumminess" to her
and she is unsettled as to what to
you show more interest in your
own sex than you do in the OppO-
site sex. You understand how such
stories get about.
A. D. P: l pray every day of
my life asking the Lord to give me
twins. My husband also wants
children. Maybe Pm too hasty
about wanting children as / know
it takes time. Will 1 ever become
a mother?
Ans: Don't you think you're
asking the Lord for an awful big
order when you pray for twins?
I'm sure if you let Him know that
you would take ONE if He will it
so that He might answer your
prayers. Your health isn't in as
good shape as it should be why
don't you ask your Doctors advice.
l believe your prayers will be
heard.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-02-17
NOTICE

Mrs. Barbara Peoples, a charm
ing lady, who has returned home
from Los Angeles, is now employed
at The Dunbar, 800 CarrOll.-Advt.
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THE SPOTLIGHT
BY Jimmy Lee

1t is just shame that such fine champ JOS Louis should
suffer for this thing which happen time in April Certainly
they make April fool of the who has
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breaking all American Association records and the
time just six points behind St. Louis who place
Paul Saints" labOng under what known
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ADVENTURE: l have a strong
determination to get myself a good
job and grow up to be a great man
some day. / have always been a
great lover of my race and have
often hoped to lead my people to
a victory" up to the standards of
every nationality on the face of
the earth. Please don't print my
name in your column as some of
the people will quickly recognize
me and think probably 1 am in dis
tress. Will I be successful in my
attempt to get a good job?
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