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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
Twin City Pastors Hear
Newman, NeWspaperman

The Twin City Ministerial AL
lance composed of pastors of the
Minneapolis Churches heard an adj
dress by Cecil E. Newman, publish
er of the Minneapolis Spokesman
and the st. Paul Recorder, at the
regular monthly meeting of the
organization Wednesday.
The meeting was held at the par
sonage of Rev. Gerald Hayden, pas
tor of st. James A. M. E. Church,
st. Paul.
Newman traced the growth Of
the Negro press in the two cities.
He called attention to the need Of
cooperation between church and
press. At the close Of his talk,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
Festival of Nations
Old World Market
HOmelandS Exhibits

st. Paul Auditorium, Apr. 81, %, %
The Negro coup of the Festival
of Nations of the International In
stitute of the Y. w. C. A, of which
Mrs. Mary D. Mcfarland is the
general chairman, met last Satur-
day night at the residence of Mrs.
Clarence M. Mitchell, 500 Iglehart
Ave. A large coup was present
and displayed much enthusiasm in
discussing plans for the program,
costumes and other incidentals.
The committee chairmen and their
workers are as follows: Program
committee, Mrs. Clarence M.
Mitchell, Jr., Mrs. Josephine Hogan;
Exhibit committee, Mrs. Leah Mae
Young, chairman, Mrs. Henrietta
Henderson, Miss Evelyn Kelley;
Market committee: Mrs. Lucy Ca
son, chairman, Mrs. Julia Douglass,
Mrs. Belinda Washington, Mrs.
Carrie Robinson, and Miss Zoletta
Hamilton; Music committee: Mrs.
Mabel McGavock Lewis, chair
man, and Mr.. John Marshall Whit
taker.
Ticket committee: Mrs. Gladys
Wigington, chairman, Mrs. Eliza
beth Hall, Mrs. Ireta Mcknight.
Publicity committee: Mr.. Cecil
Newman, Miss Estyr Bradley. Mrs.
Mabel McGavock Lewis will con-
duct a combined chorus of the
choirs of all churches in the Twin
Citias and Mr. Whitaker will con-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
MRS. PATTERSON DIES

Mrs. Nicey Ann Patterson, 68
years old, died February 10 after
an illness of three weeks at Ancker
hospital resident here rs years.
She was a member of Como Tenn
pie Daughter Elks. Funeral at st.
James A. M. E. Church. Survived
by Mr.. VIM. P. Patterson, husband,
daughter, Mrs. Babe Wright, an
aunt, Mrs. Lydia Roberts.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
BESSIE AUSTIN DEAD

Mrs. Bessie Austin, $40 w. Cen
trail avenue, AZ, died Friday, Feb
ruary "a. Survivors include hus-
band, Jarrett; son, Leo Jones;
daughter, Willie Bell, Burks,
Dierks, Arkansas; sister, Myrtle
Bell, st. Joe, Missouri, and brother,
Erwin Wesson, Center Point, Ar
kansas. Funeral services were held
Monday, at 2:30 p. m, from Pill
grim Baptist Church with Rev. l..
w. Harris officiating. Musical
selections were rendered by Pill
grim Choir. Neal Funeral Home,
Inc, in charge.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

ministers were invited to ask ques-
tons.
Led by Rev. w. E. Wadlington,
of Bethesda Baptist Church, Min
neapolis, various pastors addressed
questions to the publisher in a
question and discussion period
lasting almost an hour.
Mrs. Gerald Hayden, wife of the
entertaining pastor, served lunch
con to the gathering. Present in
addition to those mentioned before
were the Revs. H. w. Bolts, Clar-
ence T. Nelson, A. w. Wilson, ].
W. Phelps, D. P. Young, L. w.
Harris, ]. H. Thompson, C. F. Stew
art, Victor Holly, and T. B. Stovall.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

HOLLYWOOD, March IA
Negro actor today is enjoying the
warmest public reception for mo-
ton picture performance that has
been accorded one of his race since
Louise Beavers became a sensation
in Limitation of Life"
The man is Rex Ingram, prob
ably the finest Negro actor in
America today. The role is that
of Jim, the runaway slave in
Metro Goldwyn-M Mayors Elimination
of Mark Twain's "Huckleberry
Finn" in which Mickey Rooney is
starred as Huck Finn.
When Producer Joseph L. Man
kiewicz set out to make "Huckle-
berry Finn" he and Director Rich
ard Thorpe planned to make the
high point of the picture the ever
present love for freedom in every
man. This theme was conferred in
Jim, the slave whose life was
wrapped up in his desire for free
life, and the understanding of free
dom which this great man brought
to river boy.
Since the role of Jim was liter
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promptu program will be pre-
scented.
The Membership Committee
urges all members whose member
ships have expired to renew them
and 200 new members are desired.
Anyone that wishes to become a
member may do so for $1.00 per
year. If you will call Tower 9205
a member Of the Committee will
wait upon you. Organization
memberships cost $500 per year
and the organization is entitled to
send three representatives to the
Association.
Mrs. Roberta Tyler Is Chairman
and Mr.. Huron Shelton, Jr., is Sec
rotary Of the Compaign.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
WORKING GIRLS PLAN
INSTITUTE

The Working Girls Council will
again this year set aside a day the
latter part of March for an insti-
tute. Last year T. Arnold Hill,
national figure, was guest speaker.
The institute will be composed of
discussion groups and seminars on
industrial and labor problems.
The Council is under the direc-
ton of the Phyllis Wheatley Settle
ment House and strives to incorpo-
rate as a group all the working
girls of Minneapolis.
A date for the conference will be
announced in a subsequent issue of
the paper.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

The annual meeting of the. Min
neapolis Urban League will be held
Tuesday, March 81, at 6:15 p. m, in
the Ballroom of the Minnesota
Union, University campus. Rev.
erend William o. Brady, prominent
Catholic educator, rector of St.
Paul Seminary, st. Paul, will de-
liver the principal address.
Chas. w. Washington, Mime
apolis Urban League executive, will
make a report on the activities of
the organization during 1888.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

rams Cau Tor ArtlSt 10 Tive Free
Concert in Park Opposite Hall
From Which She Was Barred
New York, Feb. "a. N Marian
Anderson, the internationally IA
nous singer, who was barred by
the Daughters of the American
Revolution from using their tax
exempt Constitution Hall in Wash
ington for a concert April 9, will
sing in the nations capital out in
the open air, according to a state
ment made today by her manager,
S. Hurok.
In telephone conversation from
his home at 81 Central Park West,
Hurok told the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Col
ored People that Miss Anderson
will keep her April 9 engagement
in Washington, when she will sing
"out in the open air in the park
Immediately in front of Constitu-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
DeS MOines
Pastor to
Preach Here

Rev. W. M. Atkins of Des
Moines, Iowa, will begin series of
meetings at Fourth Street Church
of God in Christ next Monday
night, March 6. The church is To-
Gated at 1918 Fourth st. South,
Minneapolis.
Rev. Atkins conducted a series
of meetings at this church several
months ago and attracted large
crowds of people each night. His
engagement for the new series is
in answer to the demand Of the
public. Everybody is cordially in
vited to attend the meetings, which
begin each evening at 8 p. m.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
Fannie Pierre
Lewis Confined
. Hospital

Mrs. Fannie Pierre Lewis, friend
of countless inmates of state in
situations, is seriously ill at the
Minneapolis General Hospital. Mrs.
Lewis who resides at 1924 Fourth
Ave. So. is one of the pioneer citi-
zens of the city. For years she has
been one of the most beloved vol
unteer social workers in the state.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

The Pennsylvania R ailro a d,
faced by a shortage in steam help
ers, promoted some of it's car clean
ers to meet the emergency. The
emergency passed. The steam help
ers were changed back to car
cleaners. They were Negroes!
Uncle Toms Cabin has been
barred from the youth of Germany
by education counselor Hans Mems
hansen.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

The District of Columbia's board
of education on February 16 re-
fused for the second time permits
sion to use public school auditorium
for the concert appearance of Miss
Marian Anderson April 9.
A release by the Department of
Commerce discloses 100 licensed
and half as many student Negro
pilots.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
POPULAR PETE

One of the most popular business
men in the 18th and Fourth Ave.
S. district is "Pete" of Pete's Bak-
cry, BAT E. 18th st.
Edward B. Toles, young Chicago
Negro attorney, has been placed on
the U. S. Housing authority staff.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
MRS. ROOSEVELT FIRST LADY QUITS
OAR PROTESTING ANDERSON BARRING
On WTCN

Jean Scofield, 8-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Scofeld,
514 Emerson Ave. No., piano pupil,
was guest artist on the Jane and
Joy program over WTCN on Sun
day, February 26.
Mrs. Anne CHM, in charge of
this program, believes that little
jeans ability at the piano is UNI
usual. Jean has been a pupil of
Mrs. Esther Roach, teacher of
piano, since last July.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

duct a Sing Swing orchestra as
sisted by Mr.. Fank Slaughter and
others. All choir directors and
presidents as well as other partici-
pants will be notified for a joint
meeting very early in March.
Watch your paper for this meet
ing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

Mrs. Eunice Hunton Carter (Ne-
gro) attorney and assistant to the
famous Thos. E. Dewey, district
attorney, New York, was guest
speaker at the luncheon Of the
Women's Civic League in Baltimore
last week.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

Call J. w. Pate, Real Estate and
Insurance Expert. Rentals, Fire
Insurance, Sick, Accident PrOtec-
ton. disqualification. Atlantic
1864, Bridgeport 1895, or Midway
834O.-Advt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
A Whirl at the
World

Kentucky's governor and other
high officials of the state have
been invited to meet with the Ken
lucky Negro Educational Associa-
ton to discuss the matter of higher
education of the Negro.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

Lloyd Gaines, victor in three
year struggle to enter Missouri
University, was guest speaker at
the Kansas City, Mo-, Forum Sum
day, February 26.
The N. A. A. C. P. branch had
charge of the program.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

On to New York Club Style Re-
vue, Easter Sunday night, April 8,
at Ell1s' Rest, 14S Hyland Ave. N,
Minneapolis. Easter Parade at
1890 sharp.-Advt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

Walter White, secretary of the
N. A. A. C. P, will present to
Congress eye witnesses of lynch
ings, when the anti-lynch bill is
brought up.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03

The Louisville Defender protests
editorially the use of the word
Afro-American in designating the
Negro group.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
Marian Anderson Will
Sing in the Open Air
as Rebuke to ID. A. r.
BULLETIN

Washington d. c., March Sit was admitted here
today by officials of the Daughters of the American
Revolution that Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt wife of the
president had resigned from the organization because
she was not in sympathy with the ID. A. RS refusal to
allow Marian Anderson, American Negro COntratO to
use Constitution Hall, owned by the ID. A. R.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-03-03
Mrs. Parks Is
Awarded Decree

Mrs. Sallie Parks, Minneapolis,
was awarded a divorce from Cor
don Parks, photographer, this week
in Hennepin County district court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06
DEATH RECORDED. AS ACCIDENTAL
Funeral s ervices s For Harold J. Fruin, Victim
 of Fall, Saturday

Funeral services for Harold J Fruin, 4, of 50 Wadsworth street who was injured in a fall from a flight of steps at his home early yesterday morning and died at St Mary's hospital yesterday afternoon will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock. A solemn high mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Francis Xavier at 9 o'clock, and burial will be in the family plot in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Coroner William B. Hennessey said today he is satisfied there is no trace of foul play. According to the coroner, and to Detective Lieut. William F. Pollard who also iavesti- gated, Fruin fell over backwards from about the 18th step. Death was accidental and attributed to a brain injury. John and Anthony Domingo, residents in the house, were awakened by the noise of the fall and took Fruin to the hospital Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary O'Neill Fruin; two daughters, Mary and Ann; and two sons, Thomas and Richard, all of this city. He is also survived by two brothers Thomas and Raymond Fruin.
 Born in Naugatuck in 1897, Fruir1 was employed as @ salesman for the Federal Tea Co, for the past 1C years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06
NEW AUTO BUMPER
 VOTED ACCEPTED
75O-Gallon Apparatus to Be Placed in Service
 At Once

The fire commission yesterday
 accepted the new 750-gallon pump
 CT from the Maxim Fire Apparatus Co. The purchase, followed 8 re- port from the New England Fire
 Insurance Rating association on its
 inspection and approval of the ap- paratus. Fire Chief Cavanaugh was
 instructed to put the new bumper into service.
 The board, acting as trustees for the pension fund, asked the fi- nance board to transfer $624 into the fund to provide for the pen- sion recently ordered by the Gen. eral Assembly, at the rate of $l9.25 a month, to be paid to James Lynch a former fireman. The fire board acted on recommendation of the corporation counsel.
 A letter, previously published irl
 The Democrat, was received from
 the YMCA congratulating the de. partment on its speedy work at the fire in the Central Y June 13. A report on injured firemen wa.
 received from Dr. E. P. Fitzpatrick
 department surgeon. Application!
 for appointment to the call forc'
 were received from Joseph Senicf
 and Vincent Gentle. These were
 placed on file.
 Comsr. William s. Tata, in con.
 nection with the purchase of new apparatus, said the Bunker Hill sec- ton is dependent on truck service from the East End station, and sug- gested that when the new truck, a | 65-foot ladder, arrives, 1t be placed SO that Bunker Hill may get better service. Chairman Frank Healey said this has been under considera- ton for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06
COMPLAINT FILED
 AGAINST OFFICER
Father Protests Arrest of Son in Letter to Police
 Commissioners

A complaint relative to the arrest of his son, Robert Banziger, g, was received by the police board from Edwin J. Banziger, of 3ll Cooke street, yesterday. Mir. Banziger charged Patrolman Thomas Dodds, who arrested his son on West Main street June g, with conduct unbe- coming an officer.
 Young Banziger was arrested on a charge of breach of the peace and arraigned before Judge Theobald E.. Conway on the following day. The charge was nolled by the court after the youth testified he and group of friends had been singing "Three Little Fishes" and that somewhere in the lyrics sound similar Ito a raspberry slipped in. The sound, young Banziger said, was not a rasp- berry.
 The complaint alleges that when making the arrest on West Main street, where young Banziger and his friends were waiting for traffic light in an automobile, Patrolman Dodds accused the youth of insult- ing him and slapped his face. The board referred the complaint to the committee on men and discipline. A letter from John T. Sterling, signing for the h-American Political organization, asked that Supernumerary Laguna be appointed to the regular force. This was placed on file.
 Applications for appointment to the supernumerary force were re- ceived from James Jordan. Harold Fitzgerald, Joseph Yarnalas and Joseph Cozza, and were placed on file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06
M The Local Theate7S
POLI'S

A thousand savage redmen sweep down on the Mounties' lonely out- post! A gallant garrison fights against overwhelming oddsl A lone woman finds love amid peril on a primitive frontier!
 This is the blazing action to be witnessed in Shirley Temples latest hit "Susannah of the Mounties," !" opening tomorrow at the Loew-Poli theater for a four-day engagement. The famous story of the old north- west is a thrilling vehicle for the number one star and 1t was selected by Daryl P. Zanuck as @ counter point to the fantasy of Shirley's last hit, "The Little Princess
 Garbed in calico and buckskin, here is @ real dramatic role for Shir- ley, different from anything she has done previously on the screen. Ram dolph Scott and Margaret Lockwood, the lovely star of "The Lady van- ishes," are featured in the romantic leads, while others in the large cast are Martin Good Rider, 13 year old Blackfeet discovery who makes his debut in the film, J. Farrell MacDon- aid, Maurice Moscovich, Moroni Ol- sen, Victor Jory and Lester Mat thews.
 The story presents little Miss Tenn pie as the sole survivor of an Indian massacre, and she is adopted by Ran dolph Scott of the Mounties. The famous police are trying to protect the construction of the great new railway from interference by the Indians.
 On the same program is another smash hit, "Young MT. Lincoln" Not as the great American but rather as the gawky young lawyer that his hometown knew, is Abe Lincoln characterized by Henry Fonda in the title role of this film.
 With Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver and Arleen Whelan co-featured, the production brings back the flesh and blood of 8 Lincoln never before shown. The story of Abraham Lin- coin that has never been told de- picts his thrilling, exciting. romantic youth and makes stirring picture Also in an outstanding cast are Richard Cromwell, Pauline Moore Eddie Collins, Donald Meek and E6- die Quillan.
 Attractions ending their engage ment tonight at the Loew-Poli the. ater include Walter Pidgeon and Vir. ginia Bruce in Stronger Thar Desire," and Mickey the Kid," witt Bruce Cabot, Jessie Ralph, Tomm, Ryan and Zasu Pitts.
 HCU kfialcjbduZZewIdlL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06
PRIEST TO SPEAK
 ION CELTIC MUSIC
Father Mcguire to Appear in Recital Here Next
 Sunday Evening

Lyrical gans firm old and new Ireland will be sung and described by Rev. George Mcguire, formerly of County Derry, in a recital at the Waterbury Catholic High school, Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Father Mcguire, who gave @ concert at Hartford last Sunday, is well known in Waterbury, having visited here while assigned to esatern dioceses.
 "The supreme exponent of Celtic musical culture in America" is the characterization of Father Mcguire from the lips of DeaVlera. He was chaplain of the Irish and Welsh Fusileers during the World War, and as he recovered from influenza, mil- itary specialists recommended 6 course of voice training to remedy bronchial inflammation. He studied in London, under Sir Charles Lunn.
 Born in Garvagh, Father Mcguire studied at Summerhill College, Sligo. He was a classmate of John Mo- Cormack. His recital Sunday will include "Aghadoe", in the first American rendition of the song. Principally, however, he will tell the stories behind Celtic music, whether from Scotland, Wales, Bre- ton or Ireland.
 Speaking of Father Maguire's ape pearance in St. Louis about six years ago the St. Louis Post Dispatch commented: "No greater tribute could be offered to any artist than the spontaneous reaction of the large audience to Father Maguire,s delightful recital of Gems of Cel- tic melody last night in the audi torium.
 Under the spell of those haunt- ing melodies, and one can under. stand 1t after hearing the song of the ancient Celtic paradise-"Land of Hearts Desire"-The Irish Musi- cal society of St. Louis was formed. May 1t be as he sang-"An ever- green leaf from the Arbutus Tree. From DeValera, Irish prime miil- ister, comes the tribute: Father Mcguire is the supreme exponent of Irish musical culture in America to- day"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06
ST. MARCARET'S IN
 SEVENTH VICTORY

St. Margaret's Girls continuing onward in their victory parade low cred the coiors of the St. Lucy's team in the 0. Y. O. 5oftball league last evening by the score of 6 to 6. It marked the seventh straight win for the girls Of the Willow street parish. The most impressive feature of the contest was the batting of Miss Lillian Hamilton. Her hitting contributed to the success of her team in maintaining perfect aver age.
 Tonight. weather permitting. the Qaettle of the Bt. Margaret's team ~EIl be tested by the girls from St. Francis Xavier parish. The game which is expected to be Q battle royal for hoi1ors. will be staged at the Golf lots. The girls from Wash- ingt0n fgill have not the impressive record as nt Margarets but like eli teams from the hiIi may be depend- ed upon to furnish plenty Of opposl- ton in an effort 70 check the Wiu- .HIH& asE6&k k& &E|K zai& ~.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06
STRAND

Breath taking romance, spectacu- lar flying awesome crackups and a superb cast all combine to provide sensational entertainment at War ner's Strand theater yesterday where the thrilling film "Only An- gels Have Wings" opened its four day engagement.
 Two popular stars of today's screen Cary Grant and Jean Ar thur are seen together for the first time and supporting them is 8 splendid cast which includes Rich ard Barthelmess, Rita Hayworth and Thomas Mitchell. Other well known players include Sig Ruman, Noah Beery, Jr., Victor Kilian, Allyn Joslyn and John Carroll.
 Briefly the story concerns a group of reckless pilots who daily face death in their flights over the fog filled Andes Mountains passes in South America. It is well-worth sec ing as 1t has been hailed as the greatest adventure film of the year, with flying sequences, said to Dc the most thrilling ever filmed. high lighting the production
 The co-feature. ''The Lady's From Kentucky" is an exciting story of a gambler and a lady told in . warm. fresh manner punctuated by the thrills Of Kentuckys Derby Day excitement and reasoned with the comedy of two favorites, Hugh Her. bert. and Zasu Pitts. George Raft and Ellen Drew are co-sfarred ha the gambler and lady respectively, and both make their roles oulstand- ingly convincing.
 Be sure to attend the Strand on Sunday when two biz hit pictures make their debut at that popular theater. James Stewart and Clau- dette Colbert Co "ft's 4 Wonderful World" will be the headlIner and on the same shoW WIlI be Wallace HeaTx iR "HszssnA kfaadeI.'' ,.........
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-06

pr. Ken Blanchard, good-ooking dentist with the anIon dollar disposition kept cool Fourth of July at Bantam Lake Doc takes to the water ike Pauents take to him . Helen Cemente was year older yesterday. How many? You guess! Ann Errichette is missed around the stem these days attribute her absence to a very sore foot . Postal greetings acknowledged from the Sweetbrars Sorority vacationing at Myrtle Beach The gals Bertha and Dolores Paooni, Angie Marie Leon Ann Paonics Jennie and Connie Morea and Tina Caparaso MT. and Mrs. Al Kenney of Bonar Avenue had double cause for celebrating the Fourth Of July Another little girl arrived at the Kenney menage,
 making 1t count of three for the popular Crosby prof and his Missus