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Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-21
Mexican Veterans
Receive Honors

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 81. CUP)-
Thirty thousand persons yesterday
jammed the national stadium for
the ceremonial decoration of revo-
lutionary veterans-feature of the
celebrations observing the 10Th an
niversary of the revolution that
ended Gen. Porfirio Diaz' dictator
ship.
b President Lazaro Cardenas' alb
sence from the capital made the
ceremony less interesting than in
former years.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-21
AN EDITORIAL :

We give thanks today for all the man-made terrors of
civilization that have NOT been visited upon us-the
things we cannot afford the things do not want:
Bombs bursting in air, fearful eyes pinned on the
sky spirtess survivors picking among the ruins of cities
for all that is left of loved
Hungry scrawny little bodies, getting used to
starvation understanding why such things have
to be-
Men in trenches nauseated with fear, knowing they
will probably die come out crippled for life
Men at waiting for death in the form of torpedoes
mines depth bombs, aerial attack 1t doesn't matter
how. Death is so much alike in all it's DISCUSSES.
We are grateful because we don't need to carry
ons cards when to the grocery store and because
don't need to do without the things we're used to
having at our tables.
We don't need to walk dark streets at night picking
way dangerously along in blackness, carrying
masks always shoulders.
We don't need to leave factories offices and fields
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-21

Mrs. Stella Alfonsi, acquitted in
husbands poison murder, is kissed
by her sons, Leo (left), 10, and
Ralph, IL, on her return home to
Bristol, Pa. This was their first
meeting in over year. Prosecu-
ton tried to link her with Phila-
delphia's s mqrder-for-insurance ring.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-21

to cash in. We may get thousands
maybe millions-who knows?"
A New York broker offered Dugas
$25O,000 for 81 per cent interest in.
the mine, but he turned it down.
Mattresses in town we're neglect
ing orders to sit at tables with
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

pea TO handle all kinds of renair iohc
IN an efficient and satisfactory man
ner and with all reasonable sneed
The most modern machinery and d.
vices lof repair work are available
lof tne expert mechanics, trained in
thelr individual activities in over
hauling cars for whatever NAV be
needed Tor their satisfactory oper-
atlon. The garage specializes in BODY
lender and radiator work.
Motor Sales Company is owned and
operated by t. |. Gillian. Mr.. Gillian
is a Warren county man, but came
10 Henderson more than ten wears
ago and entered the automobile
dealer field. He is known to the trade
as man OF pleasing personality.
WIN whom 1t is pleasure to have
business transactions. His policy al
ways has been to satisfy the custo-
mer, and he guarantees his cars to
be as represented and workmansbjn
IN all repair departments to be as
represented
During the years, Mr. Gillian has
Dullt an enVlable reputation in bring
ing his business to its enormous size
and its profitable status. His square
dealing and clean-cut methods in
transactions have made him well and
favorably known throughout the see
ton
Mr.. Gillam's business ability and
his loyalty to and pride in Hender-
son has won for him a place in the
community that has caused the lead
ers of the Henderson Chamber of
Commerce to elevate him to the
presidency of that community pro-
noting agency. Under his guidance
and direction during the past year,
the chamber has accomplished many
valued and worthwhile things for
the community.
Associated with Mr.. Gillian in the
Motor Sales Company is a capable,
experienced, efficient and courteous
organization Of statesmen, men who
are familiar with the cars they sell
and whose dealings with prospective
customers is a reflection of the
character of the manager of the es-
tablishment. And the same goes for
the corps Of mechanical experts in
the repair department and those who
handle the used car lot.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
Fred Hight
Is Realtor

For many years. Fred B. Hight has
been in real estate, insurance and
rental business in Henderson, and
has proven himself qualified to
handle any business in this line.
Mr.. Hight is president and manager
of the Fred B. Hight, Inc, and gives
his personal attention to matters per-
tanning to his profession.
Mr.. Hight is a member of the city
council, serving several years, and
is Mayor-Pro-Tem to the city court.
He has served Vance county as
Coroner, declining to seek that office
further, after serving for years most
favorably.
Mr.. Hight has been closely iden-
titled with movements for the up
building of Henderson, and is active
in the work of the Chamber of Com
merce
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
'Co-ops' Are Urged
To Study Lessons
OF Big Business

Chicago, Aug. 31-Co-operatives
were urged to pattern certain OF their
activities after those Of private bust
ness, while private corporations were
advised to learn from cO-OperatiVeS,
by speakers at the American In
stitute of Cooperation being held
here at the University of Chicago.
It was Henry A. Wallace, Secre-
tary of Agriculture, who offered
counsel to corporations.
"Our social minded corporation Of
ficers and directors,' he said "could
study with profit the set-upS Of the
stronger co-operatives, with their in
terplay of control and function "a
mong the members, directors, and
management. This interplay, when
it operates smoothly and with BAL
ance, is a splendid demonstration of
the possibilities of old-fashioned
democracy applied to a new-fashion-
ed problem.
II sometimes wonder what our
corporations would be like if, in the
beginning, they had been organized
like co-operatives, with each stock
holder having only one vote regard
less of how many shares he held, and
with voting by proxy barred. 49,.
Though 1 suspect that our economic
progress would not have been as
rapid, perhaps our problem of COM
bining democracy and capitalism
would be simpler today
Lesson From Big Business.
On the other hand, management
consultant of an eastern cO-Opera-
tive held up certain corporation prac-
tees as an example to "co-OpS."
They could take a lesson from big
business, whose consultations have
produced organizations national in
scope, and work together to compete
with such large-scale organizations,
said Hiram w. Woodward of Balti-
more, Md.
"Emphasis has been laid on Coop
GRAFTON between Individual farmers
he said. s'to the exclusion, with not
able exceptions, of cooperation a.,
mong co-operatlves.
Definite savings can be brought
about if the "co-ops" get together to
make Joint purchases of cans, labels,
shipping materials, and other sup
plies used by marketing organiza-
tions said Mr.. Woodward. An effort
to fill the gap, he added, has been
made in setting up new agency,
Agricultural Services, Inc, to give
marketing co-operatives the advan-
tagas of large-scale buying.
Must Advertise Goods.
Co-operatives must advertise and
push their services just as private
business does, other speakers told
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
Vance Coal,
Firm
For Builders

An old and established firm for a
long period of time, the Vance Coal
& Lumber Company is one Of the
largest concerns in Henderson in the
handling of builders hardware, build
ing supplies of all kinds, lumber,
brick, lime and paints.
Having recently moved to quar-
ters on Spring street, the cOmpany'S S
store and yards occupy a lot that
stretches through an entire block to
Spring street. 1t is one of the most
modern and one Of the best stock
supply headquarters in its field in
this territory and one of the largest.
Sherwir Williams paints constitute
line that is featured by the Vance
Coal & Lumber Company. These are
available in all colors and shades and
in any quantity desired.
Also in. the stocks carried are roof
ing materials, plaster, nails and build
ers' tools.
The business is operated by c. l..
Finch, H. w. Anderson and Andrew
Finch. All are young men, with the
energy and enthusiasm that are so
important and so valuable in the
conduct of a business in a successful
manner, as this one has been from
its incipiency. They are active in
community affairs and interested in
church work.
C. L. Finch is also prominent in
the leadership of the local council Of
the Junior Order, and is an official
in his church. Mr. Anderson is an Of
ficial in the First Baptist church, and
a regular attendant upon its services.
Andrew Finch is a valuable partner
in the conduct of the business. Each
of the three has duties to perform
that are of a vital nature and char
acter in achieving the success that
has come to the organization.
It's removal to the new quarters has
been the signal for increased growth
and expansion for the Vance Coal
& Lumber Company, and it is con-
stantly assuming a more important
place in the business life of Hender-
son and this section.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
The Barnes
Funeral Home
Begun 1872

The Barnes Funeral Home dates
back to the earlier days of Hender-
son and Vance county. 1t was estab-
lished in the year 1872, or 81 years
ago, and is one of the three or four
oldest institutions in the city or
county.
Shortly after it was organized as
an undertaking business, the late
Alex L. Barnes became interested
in it and became its directing head
and later its owner. He operated
it from then on until his death in
1926.
For many years the concern has
been one of the best known in this
section OF the State, and has served a
Wlde territory through the decades
that have come and gone since it
came into being. From the start the
establishment has had expert funeral
directors and embalmers connected
with it, men who through long train
ing have acquired the art and the
faculty of ministering to those in be-
reavement and meeting their every
wish in the conduct of services and
the burial of loved ones.
Today the business is owned by
AlWyn P. Barnes, son of the late A.
Il. Barnes. He was associated with his
father before the latter's death, and
was trained under the direction of
the elder Barnes. He has associated
with him today Robert A. Blaylock,
who has been with the firm for a de-
cade or more. Mr.. Blayloc< is a
licensed embalmer of long expert
ence and a graduate of recognized
institutions where such courses are
offered in the profession Both are
known throughout Vance county and
the Henderson territory in general,
and are trusted by hundreds of
families in times of their sorrow and
loss of loved ones.
Mr.. Barnes is interested in church
and civic affairs. He is a member of
the First Baptist church and for
many years in the choir there. He
is a past president of the Henderson
KiWanis club and leader of its music
program.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
Motor Sales Company Is
Biqgest Auto Firm Here
Agent for Cadillac, LaSalle, Oldsmobile,
Pontiac, Cbrysler and Plymouth Cars; Has
Bie Used Car Lot, Large Repair Shop.

the surrounding territory. Square
dealing with customers and the guar
antee of merchandise sold and work
manship offered are an essential. And
these all are 4 part Of Motor Sales
business principles.
In addition to the many makes of
automobiles represented in the
agency, the company also maintains
large used car department. and has
one of the largest assortment avail
able hereabouts for selections in this
field. Nearly ali makes of automobiles
that are popular in this locality can
be had in used cars that have been
reconditioned and that are guaranteed
for service and satisfaction in the
full measure represented to custom
ers. No used car is sent out until il
has been inspected and needed re-
pairs made.
The company's large garage is equip
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

the conference. They must give in
creasing attention to improving pro-
duction and marking their packag-
ing more attractive, w. F. Hoppe,
general manager of the Colorado Po-
tato Growers Exchange, suggested
They should also match the mer-
chandising practices of their private.
competitors with programs of their
own for advertising and building
good will, said w. B. Peterson, Sales
Director OF the Illinois Farm Supply
Company.
$50 long as customers do not know
what they want, do not of their own
accord seek quality, do not volun-
tarily seek the co-operative's service,
and do not continue to use it without
constant reminders, so long must we
merchandise, sell, and ADVERTISE" he
added.
To the annual educational meeting
Of the buying and selling organiza-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

preparing bandages for shipment in
the near future.
Letters Of appreciation from China
are reaching national headquarters.
of the Red Cross almost daily. From
the Ming Sum Scnoo7 cor the Blind
at Canton, comes word that Red
Cross cracked wheat arrived just as
their rice supply was virtually nx-
hausted. Alice M Carpenter, Of the
schools staff, writes:
"We have $50 blind people to feed
and this wheat came at a time when
w most needed it. Rice is hard to
get and not very good Wnen we
get it Our Chinese dictor
said this evening that it has kept
the children in good health and
prevented beri-peri thi9 nard year"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
BLIND "SEE" WORLDS FAIR

A bas-relief map of the New
York Worlds Fair, prepared by the
Elizabethtown, N. j., Red Cross
Chapter, is circulating throughout
several eastern states that the blind
may "see" and better appreciate
''The World Of Tomorrow"
Prepared at the suggestion of
George F. Meyer, of the New Jer-
sey Commission for the Blind, the
map is three feet square. Beside the
tiny model of each building are
braille symbols which the touch
reader nay decipher.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
QUININE AND WHEAT
TO CHINA WAT NEEDY

The American Red Cross is ship
ping an additional supply Of 1,000,-
900 fiv--grain quinine suphate tab
lets for use in the iever-ridden
ranks of suffering non-combatants
in the Chinese conflict.
The current snipment follows a
previous supply Of 100000 tablets
which was sent to the war zone
some weeks ago with supplies of
cracked wheat, 'bandages and cho-
lera vaccine. Red Cross chapters
throughout the country are now
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

=, ere,v community in this modern
!" 49, IS concern that is out
a'' @a IN the motor industry field,
NJ 4 henderson that institution IS
RI ?" MOTOR Y Sales Company. 1t has op-
IT, ''I' u n henderson for more than a
ca '3a and during that time has
.'''' M eyiable reputation for its
a..II a..Inss 1. Win the public and in the
at .'i'''1 nme 81 the leading lines of
s9l+ ..ar ~ Vehicles on the American
r. rfet today.
The concern is dealer for the
famous ii Cadillac. Lasa!le' Oldsmobile
aI'+oIs aIi% Corporation, and Chrysler
n5 -.lV plymouth Of the Chrysler Cor
poration ime
But n requires more than a mere
alncv IL attain the position Of lead
s1Sblo aS'll and public confidence this
o,mnanv enjoys in Henderson and
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

tions came representative of many
of the 10000 farmers business
groups now in operation. Some 81
100000 rural people belong to these
organizations, and they have invest
ed in them about $29O,0OO,OOO in
capital, resources, and surplus, ac
cording to Secretary Wallace.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

The settlement in Northern India
of the Aryans, who developed into
Hindus, is placed at about 1900 B.
c.
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Seventy North Carolina Counties
Conduct Drive Against Illiteracy

RALEIGH, N. CA drive to
teach 100000 Negro illiterates to
read and write is under way in
seventy counties in North Caro-
lima. Three thousand volunteer
teachers, helped by the clergy and
with radio facilities put at their
disposal, are engaged in this great
effort to raise the standards of
education within the State.
This campaign is sponsored by
the North Carolina Negro Adult
Education Council, a group of edu-
Gators appointed last year by Gov
ernor Clyde R. Hoey. Through
the cooperation of teachers en-
ployed on the Education Program
of the Works Progress Admins
tration, it is expected that at least
rs per cent of the 100000 litter
ates throughout the State will be
enrolled in the established adult
education centers when the drive
is finished.
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Mai. Bowes Aids Many
Negroes In Careers

When Major Edward Bowes, i'm
presario of the Original Amateur
Hour, busted off the records of
200 broadcasts over coast-to-coast
networks, he discovered that he
had started scores of young Negro
entertainers on the way towards
careers that may make them the
Bill Robinsons and Paul Robesons
of the next ten years. All were
heard over the Columbia Broad
casting System.
On the night that he went on
the air for the 200th time-Jan-
uary 12-Dr. Sausage and his Five
Pork Chops were headliners at the
swank Onyx Club in Manhattan's
smart Sind Street night club dis
trict. They went in there Deem
Der after getting their New York
break on the Majors program
and they're still going.
A good number of the ambitious
young swingsters who have tried
for a spot on the program have
played or sung "Flat Foot Floo-
geo." never knowing that this
swing classic is the brain child of
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Who was enrolled recently as a
Freshman in Brooklyn College,
Brooklyn, N. Y, in an Arts course
with major in Music, at the age
of IA, after graduating from Wal
ton Senior high school, the Bronx,
the youngest in class of $50. In
Walton Miss Calvin, elder daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd j. Cal
vim, was president of the Current
Events Club, editor of the Latin
Paper, member of the Scholarship
Circle, a member of the school
chapter of the Foreign Policy AS
ISOLATION, and attended lectures on
world politics at the Hotel Astor.
Entering private kindergarten at
21a, Miss Calvin entered public
kindergarten at 5, was admitted to
Junior High at 9, and to Senior
High at IL. She began studying
the piano at 6, and is an accom-
plished pianist-composer, having
appeared with her younger sister,
Dolores, IL, now in the High
School of Music and Art, in two
annual recitals, of which several
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national leaders were patrons.
Miss Calvin is a yoracious read
er, keeping up with three daily
newspapers, and during vacation
last summer read 80 books. She
has done special study in every
museum in New York, and won
two scholarships in New York mu-
sic schools, being now an advanced
pupil of Winfield Abel of Stein
way Hall; and is well versed on
symphony music through study of
Philharmonic concerts through Sc
veral seasons.
She has travelled through 30
states, visiting Washington, Dur
ham, Chicago, Kansas City, Ar
kansas, Tennessee, Louisiana and
Texas; and between making nu-
merous scrapbooks, some of them
on Negro history, she finds time
to cook, sew and help keep house.
Miss Calvin has not missed a day
from school since she was i'll with
measles in 2B; and she teaches
two music pupils of her own. She
lives in the Dunbar Apartments
in Harlem with her parents.
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NEW YORK (C)-Three color
ed scholars have articles in the
current Journal of Educational So
GEOLOGY, 26 Washington place, adj
jacent to New York University.
The writers are DR.. Charles John
son of Fisk University, who is
editor of the special january is
sue under the general head of "The
Education of an American Minor
ity," Dean Horace Mann Bond of
billiard University, and DR.. Fred
D. Patterson, president of Tuske-
gee Institute. DR.. Johnson himself
writes on 1.-THE Social Setting of
Negro Education; Dean Bond
writes on Education In the South"
and DR. Patterson writes on "Vo-
cational Education and Guidance
of the Negro" DR.. Fred McCuis-
ton, white, of the Southern As
ISOLATION of Secondary Schools and
Colleges, writes on 1.-The Support
of Public Education in the United
States, with Special Reference to
Negro Schools
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Richmond Barthe's
Sculpture Show Open

NEW YORK, Mar. 17-An aud
fence that included many persons
prominent in the art world, filled
the Arden Gallery here at 460
Park Avenue, where Richmond
Barthe's one-man sculpture show
opened Wednesday, March 8.
The exhibition will continue un-
til April 1. Famed as a Negro
sculptor who has gained a high
place in the ranks of American
sculpture Barthe's exhibit ranks
easily as among the most impor-
tant sculpture shows of this sea-
son. His bronze group, 1.-THE Mo-
ther," showing Negro woman
gazing into the face of her son
who lies dead in her arms, the
victim of a lynch mob. dominates
the show.
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Famous Night Spot Closes Doors;
Closing Effects Many Workers
City Without Negro Entertainment; Club Rooms
Are Dismantled from Black and Tan

Today Seattle is without Negro
entertainment, except in the WPA
circles, for the famous Black and
Tan Cabaret closed it's doors, like
wise forcing some forty or fifty
persons out of employment. Crepe
hung along Jackson street as the
workmen mournfully stripped the
famous night spot of it's gaudy
trimmings. Another chapter in
race history has been completed.
The management announced it
found it impossible to continue in
face of the constant raids of the
State Liquor Board, who many
times have been accused of being
biased, because of the obvious al
lowance of other supper clubs to
operate, yet their diligent super
vision of the Black and Tan.
Every metropolitan city seems
to have its Little Harlem" or its
Cotton Club" giving employment
to hundreds of Negroes who fol-
low night club work However, in
the East most of these "Spots' are
owned by Jews with Negro fronts
but in Seattle the owners of the
Black and Tan have always been
one hundred per cent Negro.
The outlook among the music
ians, entertainers and walters is
one of gloom as they see no hope
for them except the WPA, and
that is impossible to get on at the
present. One was heard to re-
mark, Cline Marches On"
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Protest Bill To Aid
Veteran Who Killed
Negro Soldier in 10

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. II
A letter protesting favorable ac-
ton on $3.50, a bill for the relief
of Benjamin H. Southern, recently
reported out by the Senate Mill
tary Affairs committee, was sent
today to Senator J. Hamilton Lew.
is and other members of the com.
mittee, as well as other members
in the House and Senate by the
National Association for the AID.
vancement of Colored People.
According to records of the case
Southern resented the friendliness
of French women toward the Ne.
gro soldier, fought with him about
the matter, killing him. He was
courtmartialed, convicted, sentenc.
ed to serve seven years at hare
labor, and dishonorably discharged
from the United States Army.
Three times he has sought con.
gressional action to have his dis.
honorable discharge changed tt
honorable" in order that he may
be eligible for a pension. Three
times he has failed because Negro
organizations have protested the
injustice.
On Monday, March 6, a bill in.
troduced in the Senate by Senator
Hattie Caraway, of Arkansas
(Southern's home state) on Janu.
airy 5, for Southern's relief, was
reported out favorably from the
Senate military Affairs Commit
tee, by Senator J. Hamilton Lewis
of Illinois.
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Union Head
Kept Busy

PORTLAND, Ore, March Is =
Mr.. C. l.. Dellums, 4th Vice
President of Brotherhood of Sleep
ing Car Porters, arrived in Port
land, Friday and has been holding
meetings and conferences with the
local officials. He has been very
busy while here.
Mr.. j. w. Stanley, secretary
treasurer, gave a dinner for him
and other officials of the local. Or
Friday he was guest speaker fol
the young Negro Council at Fra
ternal Hall.
A huge union social Tuesday ev
ening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
]. w. Davis on Benton, closed g
busy, successful and pleasant trip