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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
new CENTER
IN OPERATION

I'VE are erecting here a permanent
monument to liberal and progressive
relations between the races of New
England"
On this statement, an echo from last
Thursdays dcdicatory program, the
Armstrong Hemenway Foundation
swung into full activity this week at
its new Center, at 43 Rutland Square
The Center, under the direction of
Julian d. Steele, one of the recognized
American social work leaders, has a
program that attacks the problem of
the adjustment of the race on -four
important fronts: labor, education
housing and economies.
All Of these four major detectives of
the Center were brought out in the adj
dresses given at the opening of the
Center last week, as was also the in
terracial future of a Foundation built
on progressive ideals. That the Cen
ter has brilliant future in carrying
Oh the traditions of the great liberals
Of history was forcefully brought out
by William G. O'Hare, head of the
Overseers of the Public Welfare, who
represented Mayor Tobin at the open
ing ceremonies and stated that"This
IS real monument to tOlerancew
Calvin Yuill, director of the Boston
Housing Association, sounded the key
note of the Foundations part in South
End housing when he told of the crying
need for adequate housing facilities
and praised the work already under
taken by Mr. Steele and the Founda-
ton along these lines.
W. Duncan Russell, executive direc-
tor Of the Community Service of Bos-
ton, gave the audience of nearly 1000
persons a picture of the Center's part
in recreation and child education in
the community when he compared the
opening of the Foundation to the
struggles of the famous Joseph Lee,
ST., to obtain parks and Fairgrounds
for children all over the country.
Continued on Page 81
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13

crowded audience to support by their
paid membership the great fight of
the NAACP to secure full citizen
rights to all regardless of race.
The drive, had nearly reached the
goal that had been set of $500 mem
bers and had collected over $1,000 in
funds with which to carry on the fight
for civil rights. Interesting highlights
of the meeting were the encouraging
sight of delegations from various
cities and towns in Massachusetts,
minister's and their congregations and
the unexpected visit of Mrs. Juanita
jackson Mitchell, Jr., last years cam
paign manager. She spoke briefly and
interestingly of places she had visited,
then introduced her parents. Mrs.
jackson gave a short talk on the MA
COP program and of her own work.
Peraps the most significant event
in the entire list of surprises of the
meeting was the introduction of the
famous evangelist, Rev. F. W. Fisher.
who had brought his entire congrega-
ton after having raised over $50 for
the drive and getting 300 signatures
W NAN IL viz ~ SoSIlC uClllIlCS llSHG 1OE
jobs. "a man." Mr.. Dorch said, "who
is decided asset to any community"
Seated on the platform besides Mr..
Pickens were: ]. Caswell Smith, Jr.,
new Urban League director, Rev. w.
D. Battle, pastor of the church and
energetic worker during the campaign
and meeting, Rev. W. S. Ravenell, pas
tor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Rev.
Crawford, pastor of Grant A.M.E.
Church, Attorney l. T. Dorch and
George Murphy, enterprising national
campaign director.
Spirited musical numbers were rem
dered by the well-trained choir of the
church, directed by DR.. w. O. Taylor
with Prof. F. P. White, organist.
Mr.. Dorch spoke briefly and then
introduced Mr.. Murphy who outlined
the plans and progress of the cam
paign. While reports were being
checked and collected a skit entitled
Justice Deferred" by Frank Silvera
and directed by Ralf Coleman with the
splendid cooperation of the NAACP
Youth Council was presented and en-
Enthusiastically applauded.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
PRAISE MEDICO
FOR ABLE TREATISE

WASHINGTON, D. c., May s.
"The Military Surgeon" for May, off
cial magazine of the Association of
Military Surgeons of the United States,
publishes book review of DIR. Charles
L. Scudder's Treatment of Fractures"
in which the chapter by DR. Louis T.
Wright, prominent Harlem surgeon, is
praised in the following language:
"The chapter on head injuries by Dr.
Louis 7. Wright is the best monograph
on this subject that the reviewer has
ever read A very excellent head
injury chart is shown on page 443 CDR.
Wright which appears to this review
er to be a most valuable addition to
any hospital chart system"
DR.. Wright is on the surgical staff
at Harlem hospital is one of the police
surgeons of the City of New York,
a fellow of the American College of
Surgeons, and chairman of the board
of directors of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13

With Columbus Ave. A.M.E. Zion
Church packed with earnest workers
and interested citizens, with enthus-
iasm high and an interesting program,
the NAACP annual membership drive
by the Bsoton Branch was officially
closed Tuesday night with William
Pickens, field secretary of the national
body, the featured speaker, Atty. T.
Dorch, local president, presided.
Mr.. Pickens began his discourse
with reference to the ingrown infer
iority that the race has been misled
into accepting as a heritage. "The
only way" he said, "to make man
inferior, is to make him believe it."
"Historians have made this country
white mans country so that colored
children are brought up in ignorance
of their grand heritage. =. In COMPARE
son, the American Colored man, next
to the Indian, is the oldest race in the
country" Pickens hurled a scathing
def at the Daughters of the American
Revolution when he said that: "In re-
viewing the cOlored mans part in the
fulfilling VI CulS country, through MS
labor and participation in the many
wars, we have more right to member
ship in the OAR than those who now
hold membership" The speaker drew
an interesting analogy between the
Jews of Germany and the Colored man
in America when he stated that "The
question of the Jews in Germany
brings to light the fact that had there
been as many colored in Germany at
the time of Hitler's purge, his wrath
would have been used against the col
ored man first" He continued: " The
NAACP has demanded in every in
stance equality for the race :. Stats
tics show that the colored race commit
less rape than any other in the coun-
try. Many Southerners decry the
amalgamation of the two races yet
persist in denying the colored popu-
lation of their states, their constitu-
tional rights, their choice in marriage,
etc. Yet it has been proven in states
that have given the colored man and
woman their rights, there is less ANAL
gamation between the races" Con-
Guiding he made an earnest plea to his
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
Marian Anderson
and the Pops Concert

An evening of Afro-American music
at the Pops concert has been accepted
by the colored people as the slogan of
equality of all peoples inhabiting this
beloved land of ours For this same
reason all the liberal forces among the
white population have viewed this
beloved land of ours. For this same
reason all the liberal forces among the
white population have viewed this
event with great sympathy, while the
reactionary forces were foaming at
their mouths with condemnation. The
same reactionaly forces that prevented
Marian Anderson from singing in a
Washington hall have tried to use their
influence to prevent us from having an
Afro-American night of music at the
Pops this summer. Ridiculous argu-
ments such as placing an Afro-Ameri-
can night on the same level with that
of a Hitler's murderous Nazi and a
Mussolini's gangster-Fascists were ad-
vanced to refuse us the evening.
But the united efforts of the colored
and white Representatives of the com
munity have been finally crowned with
success. We are going to have a Pops
evening of Afro-American music on
Monday, June 26.
VIII we turn out in thousands in the
same way as at NJ. Anderson's Wash
ington concert and prove to our enem-
les that we are alive to the situation
or shall we hang our heads in shame ?
The price OF the evening was raised
from $1,000 to $1,000 for obvious
reasons and unless we fill the hall to
capacity, we stand to lose money. Mon
day evening, June 26 is the honor test
SAMUEL G. PAVLO, MD.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
GUARDIAN CAMP
VACATION CONTEST

The Boston Guardian, one of the
oldest race weeklies is sponsoring a
contest where not one but EVERYONE
can win. 1t only requires a little of
your spare time to earn a vacation at
one of the popular summer camps at
no expense to your parents.
This is not a popularity contest or
anything like it. 1t is bona fide pro-
position where you and | mean every
one is amply repaid for the time spent.
There is no losers or also rams.
But first of all you must enroll by
sending your name and address to
Camp Editor, 66 Harold Street, Rox-
bury. As soon as you do this you
will be furnished with the necessary
material to start work Immediately.
When YOU receive your Identification
card and subscription blanks go to
work. Call on all your friends and
neighbors. Get them to subscribe to
The Guardian for a year or 6 months.
You do not have to collect only get
them to sign the blank. Even if they
are subscriber now a renewal sub
scription will count towards your
credit.
You will receive the following credit
for each subscription:
New yearly subscription-lO00 pts.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
NYCHE OUT
FOR COUNCIL

Boston political circles, particularly
IA the Ward Nine area, learned last
week of the candidacy of John Wvche,
prominent and popular businessman,
for the Ward Nine council pos. in the
coming election. The position is held
at present by Mrs. Mildred Gleason
Harris
Mr.. Wyche's candidacy represents
Inc first time in over ten years that the
we'll known "Johnny" has thrown his
hat into political ring. About a
decade ago he ran for the position and
was narrowly beaten out by the late
btchard Gleason, who at that time held
strong hold on the ward.
Mr.. Wyche has been in business in
5ns city for many years. For some
time he operated an insurance broker
"ge business and handled many import
INT downtown accounts.
In later years, however, Mr.. Wvche
Las been best known as one of the
operators Of the Acknowledgement Els
teIIes restaurant on fremont St. 1t
was during his years at EstelIes that
Mr.. Wyche broadened his personal
friendships to the point that it has
become an axiom that "Evervbodv
Knows Johnny"
Mr. Wyche will make his full plat
torn public within a few days. In his
preliminary announcements, however,
ne called attention to the need for more
adequate housing, regular garbage col
lection, more recreation facilities and
several other present evils of the South
End. Many of these, he stated, will
De definitely a part of his campaign
obiectives.
The new candidate is proud of the
support which has been pledged to him
from democratic, republican and other
political groups, He is ardently sup
ported by a large group of young
voters who have been trying for years
TO elect at least one colored man to the
vital Council post. Several prominent
church and club leaders are actively
supporting him.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13

Rev B. W. Swain, well known
throughout New England as the for
mer pastor of Columbus Ave. A.M.E.
Zion Church, Boston, and leading
member of the National Equal Rights
League, died at Yonkers, n. Y. Satur-
day morning, May 6, 1899, after an
illness of several months. He was y.
Funeral services were held at the
Columbus Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church,
Boston, Tuesday, May 8, at l pm.
Rev. William D. Battle, DID, pastor,
oficiated, assisted by local and visiting
clergy, with music furnished by the
church choir, Dr. Walter O. Taylor,
chorister, and Frederick P. White,
organist; soloists, Arthur w. Smith,
tenor; Mrs Georgia Williams Bailey,
soprano, and Mrs. Mary J. Sheridan,
contralto. Sculpture readings were
by Revs. l, A. Brown, NJ. J. Minor and
Frank G. Brookins; prayer, Rev. r.
7. Reed; obituary, James g. Schuyler;
letters of condolences, Rev. Charles H.
Foggie eulogy, Rev. Jacob w. Powell,
DID,; sermon, Rev. VIM. D. Battle,
d D.; condolences, Revs. D. Leroy
Ferguson, representing the Interde-
nominational Ministers Alliance; E. E.
Thompson, Eli George Biddle, the dean
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
SUSPEND BUS
OPERATOR

A complaint was received by Albert
6. Wolff, president of Boston Branch,
National Equal Rights League, that a
colored man had been insulted on a
bus running from Dudley St. to Ais
ton on April II, 1889 by the operator
Of the bus. The operator was reported
TO have called him a name rejecting
on his color and told that the operator
would like to have him down South and
give him the treatment they give down
there President Wolff Immediately
wrote letter of protest to Edward
Dana, president of the Boston Ele-
waited Railway Co. Mr.. Dana at once
Investigated and later Mr.. Wolff re-
ceived notice that the operator had
been repremanded and suspended and
the company expressed regrets that
the incident had occurred.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13

Of Zion Ministers, and Others. There
were abundant floral tributes.
Tributes by resolutions were read by
DR.. w. O. Taylor for the Board of
Trustees; Mrs. Ethel Woodhouse Tay-
lor for the Church School; Miss Paul
inc Hudson for the Young Peoples
Society Of Christian Endeavor, and
Mrs. Blanche Blaylark Peyton (poem)
The services at Zion were preceded
by ceremonies which were held in Yon-
Continued on Page 81
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13

When the contest closes everyone
who has $4,000 points spends 2 weeks
at Camp Atwater with all expenses
paid.
But wait, even if you do not reach
10000 points you still go to Camp.
Here is the full schedule.
CAMP ATWATER
10000 Observation-Disclosures, 2 weeks
$4,000 ................... | week
for each additional 1000 pts.-1 extra
day, or spending money.
CAMP NIPPINICKET
10000 ................... . weeks
10000 ................... | week
for each additional 5000 pts-1 extra
day or spending money.
Now what about those who fail to
obtain enough points to go to camp.
Do they get anything? Most certainly
they do. Not what we want to give but
what they WANT. They name it and
we give it, and best of all they name
il before they start soliciting
Full details and instructions will be
given each one after they enroll
Enroll early and have the full time
to earn your vacation.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
LAST RITES FOR REV. SWAIN AT ZION
Symphony Hall Pop Concert June 26
Immense Crowds Pack n A. A G Victory Mass Meeting
Pack II. a. a. {. p. Victory Mass "A
REV. B. W. SWAIN DIES IN YONKERS

FORMER A.M.E. ZION PASTOR
SUCCUMBED SATURDAY, MAY
6-BODY BROUGHT TO BOSTON
FOR FINAL RITES-HAD SERV-
ED HERE FOR II YEARS-WAS
ACTIVE FOR RACE RIGHTS
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04
MILLER SAYS

Continued from Page TwO)
about him. The mans more than
the physician, The profession
SIS but the guinea's stamp; the
mans the gowd for all that.
Without the underlying funda-
mental manhood-stuff the i'm
position of professional title,
rank or degree, is but a grotes-
que caricature.
A. M. Curtis bore the stamp of
certain well-marked character
istics of genuine manhood. He
possessed unusual poise and bal
ace, and could Keep his head
When all around him were losing
theirs" Hsp osessed the Greek
sense of moderation, and instinc-
lively avoided extremes. He was
many-sided in his relations to
life and observed a just baance
among them all His long career
and eventful life was not with
out disappointments, reverses
and rebuffs. But he endured
them all with the outward de-
meanor of gracious uncOncern.
Indeed, he could m ct with
triumph and disaster, and treat
those two imposters just the
same" .. ....
DR.. Curtis had a flare for the
"joie de vie" He appreciated
the nobler modes and finer salts
faction of life, both in his person
al tastes and social relationship ;
but he never made personal plea
sure and social frivolities his
master. go. -.
Taking all in all, it is but fair
appraisement of his inherent
qualities, attainments and ACHE
vemnts; within and without his
profession to say that DIR. A. M.
Curtis was the best known, the
most widely serviceable and in
fluential and as eminent in his
special field as any member of
: the colored medical fraternity.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04
Political Faith.

Editor M. T. Whittico used
his pen and voice to make
friends and to influece people.
The issue he labored to keep be-
fore the public wa s simple IF
it is what it pretends. Is it a re-
presentation h a does repre-
sent? If so, go for it." To that
end and purpose, the Editor
spent fifty years of active public
service in re-examinng and
separating from the dross of
propaganda, social and human
values best designed to promote
the intellectual and economic
life of the individual in the
democracy. -.
The idea in essence, 90 1.-The
Free State of Mcdowell" will
endure as a towering monument
to the memory and untiring ser
vice and sacrifice of West Vir.
ginia's late M. T. Whittico, long
after the flesh of men now living
will h ave rotted by earth anc
have blown to DIST.
Truth is never accepted a.
the hands of our enemies an(
truth is seldom offered by oul
friends. For that reason, l have
spoken it," =. &.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04
MULLENS NEWS
By Mrs. B. Hazard

Mr.. and Mrs. John Roland re-
turned from New York City
where they visited friends and
relatives as we'll as visited the
Worlds Fair .....
Messrs. Curtis and Wendell
Johnson of Covel, were guests
of friends in town Monday.
Mrs. Annie Smith continues
to improve at the home of Mrs.
Bessie Bowling.
The Rev. G.. D. Daniels has re-
turned after stay with his
family in Glen Morrison
Mrs. Carrie Seay is i'll.
Mrs. Bertha Henderson of It.
man, was recentvi visitor in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Hazard. .......
Mr.. and Mrs Aaron Cabell, of
Logan, were recent guests of
Mrs. Mintry Minor.
MabePs Beauty Shoppe will
be closed until August ID. Mrs.
Warren, tn proprietor, plans
to take a corse in marcel wav-
ing and hair styling.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

Rev. VIM. Callahan, pastr Of
Gary M. E. church, received
his license as preacher at t h e
Bluefield District. Conference at
WEIGH Rev. Callahan has given
unstinted labor and time to
carryig on the work of the M. E.
church since the death of Rev.
E. l.. Wrigt. In view of his past
record, examining wa not re-
'quired of him for license.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

ering eduaMMof, youth. That
reminds us sometime ago they
were clearing grounds at Kim
ball for a much needed auditor
ium. How is the structure COM
ing on? ......
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04
VIM. Drewery's !;
Chicago Letter
the man for the job.
In the Retrospect

In keeping with The record
in this dissertation ii Is we'll to
note that in his early teens M.
7. Whittico was very busy
young man. tom, as we call
ed him ev e n in those Timber
Lock Days." was very much in
evidence on the huStings in Vir-
gina's two adjacent counties,
Patrick and Henry, where his
preachment in community life,
church and Sunday School was
the t a | k of the countryside.
Many statemen during his ear
ly preachment closely paralleled
the language common in those
days to the candidates often in
the race for the General Assem-
bly, at Richmond, Va, Even on
entering Lincoln University,
Penn, his pompous vocabulary
endeared him to the "Rabble"
and to the student body. The
faculty of Lincoln University
went so far as to single out M
T. Whittico and a few others
able, ready and willing to repre-.
sent, the institution at Times
when extempo speaking was the
only way out. :,
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

Miss Jssie Moon and Mr. Lest
err Banks were the weekend
guests bf Mrs. Matte Moon.
Miss Moon is attending sum-
mer school at BSTC.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04
'T;iiisa d. = HH}4fs|;;7= va.

: WILLIAM (Big Blh}' Kelly was
4 caller at the Times offices this
week. 49,.
Mrs. Gladys Crawford, Win
chester, Va, who is attending
BSTC in company with Mr..
Pugh, of Kimball, were callers
on Mrs. Craft and Mrs. Whit
co Tuesday evening.
DR.. and Mrs. J. E.. Brown
were visitors in Bluefield h e
early part of the week
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04
FROM GROCER
,(By Beatrice Morris)

The Women's Improvement
club met at the home of Mrs.
Alice M. Brammer on Thursday.
Miss Altha Allen the instruct
or of Bluefield, gave several
demonstrations after the regul-
ar meeting was over. Those
things demonstrated were salad
and cut of meat Those present
present: Mrs. Ollie Reed, Mrs.
Edna Turner, Mrs. Perkins,
Mrs Lola Mills, Mrs. Beatrice
Morris, Mrs. Bessie Adams, Miss
Susie L. Adams, Mrs. Gertrude
Webster, President Margaret
Miller. Later in the evening a
few of the members returned
after going to their homes for
a short while and then engaged
in a social hour.
While visiting her mother,
Mrs. Leola Mills, Lillian Mills
was honored with a birthday
party. The evening was pleasant
ly spent by the many guests,
after which delightful ice
course was served. The honoree
received many useful gifts.
Miss Elizabeth Brammer was
a visitor in Bluefeld over the
weekend. ......
Miss Lillian Mills left Sunday
for Blacksburg, Va, where she
will resume her work after a
visit with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie billiard,
of Weclh, were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Cleophas Martin over
the weekend. =.
Miss Hazel Hughes, a student
of BSTC and also a summer
school student spent some few
hours in town Sunday afternoon
to see her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Hughes. She was ac-
companied by Prof. r. r. Car
rol, Business Manager of BSTC,
and Miss Martha Davis
-O-
Recently we were admiring
the new addition to the North
fork high school lwhite). My, it |
4
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

Recently we were admiring
the new addition to the North
fork high school lwhite). My, it
makes one happy to see buildings
go up for the purpose of furth-
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

The vacation church school
at Rock Hill Baptist church eli
NAKED a period of two weeks
work Friday evening. Refresh
ments were sold on the lawn
after the closing services.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Baruch
were visitors in Bluefield Sunday
where they were the guests of
Mr.. Branch's aunt, Mrs. English
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04
weeks.

Mr.. Curtis Graveley was the
Sunday evening guest of Mr..
Irwin Eggleston. Mr.. Graveley
resides at Peerless, w. Va.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

TIL e Jack Sarlings have just
returned from a visit of several
weeks at h e home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas Startling.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-08-04

Rev. E. Jordan, of the Calvary
Methodist church in n. Y, was
guest speaker at the Gary M E..
church Sunday evening. ss