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The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08

Murphy.
The text of the telegram which
was signed by Walter White, exc
eutive secretary of the association
follows:
Mote in public press report of
plan to give federal job, peshaps
in Department of Justice to- ex-
Senator ]. Thomas Heflin Of Ala
bama. If any such recommendation
contemplated may we respectfully
request it be held up until we can
file with you formal protest
against such appointment based
on Mr.. Helms attitude in Scots
boro cases, defense of lynching, re-
puted membership in Ku Klux
Klan and his general attitude of
intolerance and bigortry, ~particu-
larly so far as Negroes are con-
cerned. We greatly fear that an
appointment given Mr.. Heflin
would be considered by bigots as
justification of bigotry and assur-
ance that dealing in racial hatred
will be rewarded"
The telegram was based upon
the following items in a report
outlined by the association:
That in the state of Alabama he
was a Klansman for many years:
that when the pardon applications
in behalf of the Scottsboro boys
was submitted to the Board of par
dons of the state of Alabama on
October II, 1888, the only person
appearing in opposition to this
application was former Senator
Heflin who stated that he would
stump the state from one end to
the other to oppose the applica-
ton, distorted the facts in the case
and attacked many persons in
GLIDING the Scottsboro Defense
Committee as a unit for pushing
tho pardon petition.
That, in December, 1888, Helm
appeared before former Governor
Graves, of Alabama, when the lat
ter interviewed the Scottsboro de-
PENDANTS in the absence of any
representative in behalf of the
boys and repeated the same state
ments made before the Board of
pardons.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
Mt. MORIAH BAPTIST
Rev. +. p. Jones, pastor
F. Burroughs, reporter

attendance for the morning
worship was very good and an
excellent sermon was delivered by
the pastor which | am sure was
appreciated by all.
In this sermon the needs of
the physical, intellectual and spiri-
tual man We're set forth.
Evening worship a equally as
interesting. A short discourse and
communion was the program.
The spirit ran high and like the
Disciples we could truly say it
was good for us to be there.
The Mortgage Burning Rally is
still in progress and a number of
persons have paid their pledges in
full. All pledges are expected to
DO paid by the last Sunday in
July.
Rev. and Mrs. Jones were in
Lincoln, Neb. all last week attend
ing the Vacation School held at
Mt. Zion Church. Rev. C. H. Nicks
pastor. Mrs. Jones was an instruc-
tor. W. r. proud of Rev. and
Mrs. Jones. They are always on
the alert kaaninu +ban,saIvac o,o
pared. Such persons are needed
always.
Mrs. Lula Guess who underwent
an operation a few weeks ago
was present at the morning SER
vice. Also Mr.. and Mrs. Balti-
more.
The BYPU is giving a Hay ride
Thursday July 18th. Everyone is
invited.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
MT. CALVARY COMMUNITY
CHURCH
Rev. II. w. Johnson, pastor
Romell Halter, reporter

Sunday school opened at 9:30
A. M. with 5 of our officers in
place. Our lesson was a general
review of the Life and Character
of Paul. Everyone enjoyed the
lesson and took an active part in
the discussion.
IL A. M.-Our pastor brought
the message from Acts 1928
verse. Subject: To the Unknown
God. Our hearts did burn as he
spoke to us. Union was called to
order at the usual time. The young
people took an active part. After
eur lesson there was offered a
Universal prayer for the sick,
crippled the beloved in sorrow and
all. Always welcome to our SER
vice.
8 p. M. service was opened by
the choir. There was a healing
service for the sick. Our pastor
brought the message. Subject:
Faith OR Fail. Gen. 22-7 verse.
Tho text was very well explained
and everyone enjoyed the lesson.
Also 2 out of town visiting minis
ters. We had a very fiery service.
Everyone welcome at all times.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
CHURCH
NEWS

will also play. The Berryman's
performance will be augmented by
a massed chorus of about 100
voices which will sing 2 beautiful
spirituals, concluding the program
with "Great and Marvellous" by
Harvey Garet. Mrs. Irene Morton
will be soloist.
Presidents who have not been
asked to take part in this festival,
are asked to attend and bring their
dhoirs just the same as it was diff
ficult to have contacted every
one who took part in the Spring
Musical sponsored by MI. L. l..
McVay. We hope all who took
part in the Spring Musical will
attend this anniversary festival of
our beloved director, the Rev.
John s. Williams. A massed e
hearsal will be held on Friday
night July 7th at Hillside Presby-
terrain Church at s o'clock in pre-
paration for this event. A small
orchestra will take part on the
program.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
CHURCH OF GOD
1924 North oath st.
Elder S. S. Spaght, pastor

Sunday school at 9:45. Atten-
dance was good. The lesson: Solo
mon: A ruler who Began Well. |
kings 3:5-15. The lesson was well
taught by Brother King Ais.
IL o'clock message by the pas
tor from Romans IT. Subject: Ye
T Called to be Saints. The ON
gregation received much help
from this message. Telling Us the
mercy God had for US by calling
us to be Saints and how the Lord
is depending on the ones he has
called to be saints to stand true
and obey his word that he might
be able to continue to save others
from their sins.
AT 6 o'clock YPM.
At 8 o'clock we enjoyed another
message by the pastor teaching
US from Matt. 1926. The Lords
Supper was administered. Every
one is welcome.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
ST JOHN AME CHURCH
"The Friendly Church
DIR. r. A. Adams, pastor

The Sunday school opened the
day at st. John with a fine at
tendance with Mr.. 7. II. Goodwin
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
CITY UNION OF THE USHERS
AND U~SHERETTES
Jack Hall, reporter
WE. 6421

AS shere will not be an L.lAs
Parade next Sunday, and for quite
q few Sundays for that matter may
he We can get a quorum at our
next meeting which will be hell
at the Urban League. However the
president held a short meeting
with the few that was present.
Among the important topics that
was discussed was money, punch
cards, conventions, and more
money. Well, here's hoping the
money family in time
for our delegate td& for the
convention. Some XbirHtion,
money and time.
Most of the ushers seemed to
have been on the job. Likewise
on their best behavior last Sun
day. We are just wondering was
1T because we are getting wise
to ourselves or because we had
visitors in our services Well,
whatever the inducements were,
come again. Your pastor will be
glad to see you.
Don't forget the regular meet
ing at the League and this is the
last call for the cards, tickets
and more money, (maybe).
I'll B-C-ing-U.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
N : u RITIS

To relieve the torturing pain of Neuritis,
Rheumatism, Neuralgia or L~umbago in a
few minutes, get the Doctors formula
NURITO. Dependable-no opiates. no mar
cotics. Does the work quickly-must relieve
worst pain, to your satisfaction in a few
minutes or money back at Druggists. Don't
suffer. Use NURITO on this guarantee today.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
COURAGE AND UNITY BEAT
FLORIDA KLAN'S VOTE
TERROR, LEADER TELLS
NAACP CONFAB

Richmond, Va, July GA high
courage, an organizational unity,
and a fixed determination to exer-
else their constitutional right to
vote, were the characteristics
which enabled 1000 Negro citi-
zens to turn out at the polls in
Miami, Florida, May /, despite
the terrorists threats of the Ku
Klux Khan.
This was a part of the inside
story as told to the thirtieth an
nual conference of the National
Association for the Advancement
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08

On Sunday July 9th at eleven
O'Clock, Hillside Presbyterian
church will be beautifully decora-
ted and members will be all a-glee
an celebrating ten years of service
of their pastor and wife, Rev. g.
airs John S. Williams. The ami
versary message will be delivered
by the pastor and the choir will
sing Gods Treasures" by Sebe-
liuz and 1.-THE Lords Prayer by
MAllott-D eis. Mrs. Ethel Webb is
fhe organist.
AT 5 o'clock the anniversary
musical will feature Omaha's
music teachers, Mr.. Cecil Berry
imam and Mrs. Alice Bergman,
both of the conservatory of Paris,
France. and former teachers of
harmony and counterpart in Oma-
ha university. Edward and Rudy
Berry. sons of the above artists.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08

this was indeed a great sermon.
His subject was: "Sanetifieation."
Heb. 10:5-14. He explained as a
clean and separate life from all
worldly and unclean things. Every
one enjoyed this stirring message.
Sunday was the Bishops last day
with us. We want to thank all of
our visiting friends for worship
ing with US and help to make our
meeting a great success. You are
invited to Christ Temple at any
time.
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH
Rev. L. M. Relf. pastor
SIS A. Hogan, repOrer

Sunday school was opened at
its usual time by our superinten-
dent, Rev. Stafford. The lesson
was enjoyed by all who heard
it. Morning service opened at
Ills. The Junior choir took the
stand at 11:30 Our dear Bishop
w. M. Washington brought us the
morning message. His subject was
peace" st. John 14:37-31. First
have peace with yourself. Secondly
have peace with your fellowmen;
The Omaha guide., 1939-07-08
PROTEST PROPOSED
FEDERAL JOB FOR FORMER
SENATOR THOMAS j. HEFLIN

New York, July 4-Character-
izing the reported proposal to
appoint Thomas J. Helm, motor
ious Negro7batter and onetime
Senator from Alabama, to a JUS
tice Department post as an as
surance to American bigots that
dealing in racial hatred will be
rewarded the National Associa-
tion for the Advancement of Col
ored People wired a vigorous pro-
test Wednesday, June 81, to U.
S. Attorney General Frank
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
City Of Key West RGVGrtS
To Old Charter Provisions
Retiring President OF
Rotary Club Gives Talk

= e
An attendance of the faithful,
an excellent menu and a most
interesting talk from the retir-
ing president, Ernest Ramsey,
were the interesting phases of
the Rotary lunch meeting held
yesterday.
Past President Ramsey's theme
song was, as recited as a pre-
amble to his talk was I'D rather
be here for lunch today than
anywhere else | know.
Then followed an account, in
detail, of his stewardship for the
past year in which he expressed
appreciation of the support which
had been accorded him and stated
that not once during his admins
tration had any Rotarian failed
to cheerfully and efficiently UNI
dertake any assignment given
him.
President William ". Little
called all past presidents present
to come forward and assist in the
ceremony of presenting of the
past presidents button to Mr..
Ramsey. Forming a circle Past
Presidents Bascom L. Grooms,
Rev. John C. Gekeler, ]. J..
Trevor, Sebastian Cabrera, Jr.,
Charles E. Smith, Charles S.
Taylor, and E. A. Strunk, Jr.,
cordially welcomed Mr.. Ramsey
into their distinguished group.
Buford Daniels, brother Ro-
tartan from Peoria, Illinois, was
extended a hearty welcome to
Key West by the members of Key
West lodge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
LIEUT.. CALLAHAN
GIVEN new RANK

Lieut.. Fort Callahan, officer in
charge at the naval station, will
no longer carry the rank to
which he has been accustomed in
the past years, as he has been
advanced in grade and today is
due the rank of Lieutenant Com
mander.
Lieutenant Commander Gala
han said that with the arrival of
the morning mail and official
communication advised that the
examinations which he took sew
eral months ago in Pensacola
were successful.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
COLORED FOLK
STAGE MIX UP

A bottle of lysol and broom
stick figured as weapons yester-
day in scrap between Leonard
Harris and Elizabeth Sawyer,
both colored, and resulted in
Harris being put in Jail to await
the action of criminal court.
They had an argument and
Elizabeth attempted to throw the
contents of the bottle of lysol on
Harris. He took the bottle from
her and she grabbed the broom
stick and started to belabor Har-
'ris, who took that away and be-
gan to do little belaboring him
self.
This resulted in his arrest by
Deputy Ray Elwood and his APP
pearance before Peace Justice En-
rique Esquinaldo for preliminary
hearing, and now the next hear
ing will be before Judge Albury,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
Aggressive Action In Danziig
Issue On Part OF Hitler Is
Expected Within Two Weeks
Same Situation That Ex-
listed Regarding CzechO-
SlOvakia Is Now Con-
sidered


BERLIN. Aug. l0.-Field Mar.
shal Goehrins's newspaper TO-
day contained news that gives
considerable insight into what
might be expected of Germany
in the Danxig crisis.
The stories headlined implied
that the same situation that ex-
listed in regard to Czecho-Slovakia
would be considered as holding
in regard to Danzig.
German citizens rights must
be respected" is the theme of the
action that will, in all likelihood.
bring on an aggressive move
against the Polish Free City with
in the next two weeks, according
to the newspaper.
Poland and England, in answer,
reiterate their common grounds
agreement, in regard to economic
and military alliance, Movement
is on foot at present to strength
en- the understanding.
Britain does not consider, how
ever, that Hitler has gone too far
in his projected action against
Danzig to back down-and yet
'entertains a strong hope that the
situation can be worked out
peacefully.
Meanwhile, the Polish-Ge
man border has been closed. and
no nationals are allowed to cross
from either side.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN WOULD HAVE
Speech Made To Constitutional Convention In 1857
APPROACHED OUR PROBLEMS THUSLY

! +
| Who among us fails 10 believe
that Benjamin Franklin was a
truly leading citizen of the Unit
ed States? Is it not to be read
lily admitted that Mr.. Franklin's
influence during the formation
days Of our great country were
far-reaching and of much bene-
fit?
During the Constitutional Con-
vention of 1887, Benjamin Frank
lin made stirring address to the
members assembled during which
several pertinent facts were
pointed out. It is safe to say that
the speech was instrumental in
| producing much SOLDERING thought
from the body and a correspond
ing change of heart" in the great
job of framing the constitution.
Key West might well take a
hint" from Franklin's speech.
The parallel in situations is strik-
lingly apparent. Members of the
convention appeared to be at
cross purposes. Citizens and gov
ornamental leaders in Key West
appear to differ widely in their
solutions for the Ellis that beset
us. Read, then, the famous
speech by Mr.. Franklin. The
moral is well defined. Here's the
speech:
Mr.. President: The small pro-
gress we have made after four
or five weeks close attendance
and continual reasonings with
each other-our different senti-
ments on almost every question,
several of the last producing as
many noes as ayes is, methinks,
a melancholy proof of the inn
perfection of the human under
standing. We, indeed, seem to
feel our own want of political
wisdom, since we have been
running about in search of it. We
have gone back to ancient history
for models of government, and
lexamined the different forms of
those republics which, having
been formed with the seeds of
their own dissolution, now no
longer exist. And we have view
| ed modern states all round Eu-
rope. but find none of their con-
situations suitable to our circum-
stances
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
BAND CONCERT
MUCH ENJOYED

One of the largest crowds ever
attending concert was that
which was present at the musical
treat afforded lovers of music
last night at Bayview Park by
the WPA Band, under director
Alfredo Barroso.
There we're a number of new
selections which were out of
regular routine, and which were
presented in a manner that elicit
ed prolonged applause of the
hearers, among whom were a
number of visitors who spoke
highly of the concert, the must
clans and the mastery conducting
of Mr.. Barroso.
Among the outstanding num-
bers was the descriptive Amer
can-Indian Fantasy, The Death
of Custer" or The Battle of The
Little Big Horn, and was pre-
coded by a cleverly told MARIA
tive by A. J. Cherry, aboe per-
former in the band.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
COUNTY BOARD
MEETS TONIGHT

Special meeting of county COM
missioners will be held this eve
ming in the county court house at
8 o'clock in the office of Clerk
Ross c. Sawyer.
Matters in connection with
certain mandamus proceedings
are to be discussed and there is a
possibility of the items of the
budget being considered.
1t is also probable that MEM
bers of the commission will leave
tomorrow to attend a meeting in
the offices of r.. E. drummer, fis-
cal agent of the county. This
matter. however, is to be decided
tonight.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
"BUDDIES" DURING
WAR REUNITE HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenwood A.
Wellacoti and daughters.
Glenna and Margaret. left
over the highway yesterday
for their home in Tampa aft
er a delightful visit with old
friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Nottage and daughter. Lor-
raine. at the Noitage home.
S28 Grinnell street.
Il was 20 years ago that
Glenwood and Jerome met in
Jacksonville. both answering
the call for the World War.
Glenwood from Tampa and
Jerome from Key West. They
went TO France and were
practically together through
the entire period of the great
conflict. Returning they part
ed at Jacksonville. and this
was the first time they met
since.
Mr.. Wellacott. who is a ma
tive of Key West. expressed
his surprise at the many
changes which have taken
place during the period of his
absence. and was delighted TO
meet many friends who re-
mernbered the time when his
father conducted the ice
cream parlor on Angela
sAFeeir which was the mecca
Of Key Westers in those days.
Departing. the Wellacotts
reiterated their pleasure of
the visit and expressed the
hope that circumstances
would permit of their return
at an early dale.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18


In this situation of this assem-
bly,, cropping, as it were, in the
dark, to find political truth, and
scarce able to distinguish it when
presented to us, how has it hap
pened, sir, that we have not hith-
erto once thought of humbly ap-
plying to the Father of lights to
illumine our understanding? In
fthe beginning of the contest with
Great Britain, when we were
sensible of danger. we had daily
prayer in this room for the di-
vine protection. Our prayers,
sir, were heard, and they were
graciously answered. And have
we now forgotten that powerful
Friend? or do we imagine that
we no longer need His assist
ance? have lived, sirs, a long
time, and the longer I live, the
more convincing proofs I see of
this truth-that God governs in
the affairs of men. And if a
sparrow cannot fall to the ground
without His notice, is it probable
that an empire can rise without
His aid? We have been assured.
sir, in the sacred writing, that
except the Lord build the house,
! they labor in vain that build it.
/ firmly believe this; and also
believe that without His concur
ring aid we shall succeed in this
political building, no better than
the builders of Babel.
We shall be. divided by our lit
tie partial local interests; our
projects will be COMPOUNDED; and
we ourselves shall become re-
iproach and byword down to flu
ture ages. And what is worse,
mankind may hereafter, from
this unfortunate instance, despair
lof establishing governments by
human wisdom, and leave it to
chance. war, and conquest.
/, therefore, beg leave to move
that. henceforth, prayers implor-
| ing the assistance of Heaven, and
/, its blessings on our deliberations.
be held in this assembly every
morning before we proceed to
! business, and that one or more
of the clergy of this city be re-
quested to officiate IN that serv-
| ice.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
FRUIT STEAMER
COMING HERE


Miraflores, steamer of the
Standard Fruit and Steamship
Company, is due to arrive 4
o'clock this afternoon from New
York enroute to Mexican ports.
The ship is consigned to the
Porter Dock Co.
Steamship Ozark, of the Clyde
Mallory Lines, is due to arrive
this evening from New Orleans
en- route to Miami and Jackson
vile. The ship will discharge
freight at this port and proceed
to destination.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
Congressman Cannon Guest
At Meeting OF Lions Club

Key West Lions Club was host
last evening to Congressman Pat
Cannon. who, with Fred Dion of
this city, participated in the reg
Iular supper of the club at Stone
Church Annex. H. E. Day, Lion
president, was in the chair. The
Congressman greeted personally
all members, and, in return, was
accorded a greeting roar from
the assembled Lions
Chief project for the coming
half-year period, was presented
in program form by chairman
Lion DR.. J. G. Sanchez Of the
Sight Conservation and Blind
Work committee. A detailed ae-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
Meet The Hon. Pat Cannon

Frequent and faithful have been Representative PAT
Cannon's communications the Chamber Of CommeEce
opportunity forward the interests Of
during the first session Of the seventy sixth Con-
gress Of the United States. just terminated.
all Of Representative Cannon's Key West
may opportunity hear from his
lips proceedings Congress related
Key the Chamber Of Commsrce has arranged for
meeting County Court House r. NJ Satur
day. AUG Is. which citizen Of Key West and Men
County Is extended cordial welcoms.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18

count of the procedure to be fol-
lowed in examination of school
children's eyes during the next
school semester, was given.
The club went on record as be-
ing opposed to recent action TAX
en- by the Overseas Road and Toll
Bridge District in raising tolls
rs per cent. Resolutions were au-
thorized to be sent to the RFC, to
the District Commission and to
Gov. Fred Cone.
Officers of the club plan at
tendance at State meeting to be
held in Orlando next Sunday.
Newton Ketchings was also a
guest at the meeting.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
MRS. KNOWLES
DIES HERE TODAY


Shortly before going to press
The Citizen was advised of the
death of Mrs. J. T. Knowles, 80,
which occurred in a local hos
pital.
Funeral services, under the di-
rection of Lopez Funeral Home,
will be announced tomorrow.
Mrs. Knowles is survived by
three children: Mrs. w. E. Park
er of Fort Lauderdale; Mrs. chas.
A. Collins and Harry L. Knowles
of Key West; two sisters: Mrs.
Flora Michael and Mrs. Eliza
Young. There are also several
grandchildren.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
Congressman Pat Cannon
Will Be Heard Tomorrow
At County Court House

Congressman A. Patrick Cam
non, who arrived in Key West
late yesterday afternoon, will af-
ford the citizens of this city a
chance to hear of the acts of the
10Th Congress recently adjourn
ed, at meeting called for 1
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the County Courthouse.
The meeting has been ar
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. Aug. 10.
The third operation in bring
ing the sunken submarine
SQualus to the surface win be At
tempted today following the sue
cessful second operation COM
pleted yesterday.
The submarine was brought
five miles nearer to shore yes
terday, and more than seventy
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-08-18
Continue Operations In
Raising Sunken Sub
lnr Asaaciafed Pren.l

feet nearer the surface. The third
operation viii necessitate fur
thering raising and transporting
another five miles to the navy
yards here. Air will probably be
pumped into the vessels ballast
tanks to displace water. and
more air viii be pumped into the
pontoons.