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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
LOOKING AROUND
and BEYOND
By
FRANK R. CROSSWAITH

hardships involved in strikes will take
a longer time to affect a married wo.
man than they would an unmarried
woman.
SPEAKING OF WOMEN AND tba
trade union movement, we are unabla
to overlook the remarkable progress
made by the women of New York en-
gagged in the Laundry industry In
the years gone by, a days washing
here and there, now and then was tbe
only way out for the average Colored
woman in New York, who had to do
something to augment the Inadequate
income of her husband. These women
like their sisters in domestic service
were among the most exploited and
dehumanized of all the workers in New
York City. A few years ago a cam
paign was launched to rescue these
women by way of organization. Today,
the laundry workers of New York can
boast of a powerful and progressive
union, in which cOlOred men and women
play an important role. As a result
of successful organization they have
not only succeeded in knitting them
selves together 10000 strong but thew
have won substantial benefits for
themselves. Their work week consists
of forty hours for women and FORTY
EIGHT for men. Their wage scale is
thirty-five cents per hour and a mini
mum weekly wage of fourteen dol
lars for women. About fifty or sixty
percent of the organized Laundry
workers in New York are colored men
and women. Some of the most i'm
portant posts in the Union are occu.
pier by our group. Noah Walter is
the Assistant Manager, Ivan Lorand,
James Lewis, Roy Sodon are business
agents of some of the largest shops
employing workers of all cOlors, sex
and religions. Among the office staff
are three colored girls the Misses Leila
Burgess, Maud Kinds and Phyllis
Sodon. In the Educational Department
of the Union a colored girl, Miss Ro-
berta Randolph, is the most active
spirit. This Department sets as its
objective the following:
"That as we work together, we
oIldll pay IOSGJIGI, lIdI Jul
lives shall be made rich by the
cultural achievements of the ages;
That drama, music, art in every
form, shall stir our hearts and
broaden our visions;
That our minds shall be quickened
by study of the world around us;
That we shall be refreshed and our
bodies strengthened by sports and
healthy play;
And that our Union shall grow
strong through the ties of fellow
ship"
AS INTELLIGENT WORKING
WOMEN continue to engage in this
type of constructive trade union action,
they must expect to hear louder and
louder the voice of reaction reminding
them that a woman's place is in the
home.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
STATEMENT BY
GOV. SALTONSTALL

Cancellation by Gov. Saltonstau Of
an his public appearances owino 70
the pressure of the hearings now,
Oelng held at the State House has
caused him great DISAPPOINTMENT t in
missing number of functions which y,
ne had counted on attending One
W W caused him the greatest regret
II was said by a spokesman in the C,
executive offices, was his inability 70
review review the Third Battalion, 372d In
walton. -''"iS heSef-
The Governor was definitely nIar
9lng to be the guest of Mai AIeXa van
ger H.. Davis in reviewing his mon r1al,
Dut mad to cancel all engagements he
ginning last week. The hearingS 10 oe c.
until late in the afternoon. # wos
explained, and from then we'll in 9'o
each evening the Governor is oblimeJ
70 use every minute in conferrin %
with department heads and handlinGo
correspondence in order that the l ron,I :
lar state business can be disna+cbo u
Tnt!l the hearings are over and tbn
legislature adjourned, it is donb+ IrT
W " 1t will be possible for tb ~,
Governor to attend any functions ''''
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
gnutlr GnngrFHE
OrFrA

Following in full is the Greed of the
American Youth Congress. Mrs
Eleanor Roosevelt, the Presidents wife
eulogized it in these words when she
addressed the Congress meeting at
Manhattan Center on July l.
Il want to tell you how proud | am
that YOU have adopted the Greed, which
l have read through today. Nothing
finer has come out of any organization
or group"
YOUTH CONGRESS CREED
| dedicate myself to the service of
my country and mankind.
| will uphold the American ideal
which is the democratic way of life.
will help assure its bounty to all races
creeds and colors
| will maintain my country, founded
by men and women who sought a land
where they could worship God in THEN
own way, as a haven of the free con-
science and the free religious spirit.
| will safeguard the heritage of in
dustrial development, technical skill
natural resources and culture which
has made my country the inspiration
for the youth of all lands, and | will
use whatever talents | have to add to
that heritage.
| will be a social pioneer helping to
forge new tools for an era in which
education, the chance to make a de-
cent living, the opportunity for health,
recreation and culture will assure the
fullest development to all.
l will respect and defend the Con-
stitution, keystone of American liber-
ties, which includes the Bill of Rights
granting freedom of press, of speech
and assemblage. | will seek progress
only within the framework of the
American system of government which
IS founded on the principle that all
political power is inherent in the peo-
pie, and l will oppose all undemocratic
and all forms of dictator
ship
l will help make the United States
a force for peace and pledge that my
patriotism will not be at the expense
Of other peoples and nations, but one
that will contribute to the brotherhood
of man.
| will not permit race prejudice, re-
ligious intolerance, or class hatred to
divide me from other young people. I
will work for the unity of my genera
ton and place that united strength at
the service of my country, which I will
defend against all enemies.
l pledge allegiance to the Flag of
the United States of America and to
the Republic for which it stands, one
Nation indivisible with liberty and JUS
tice for all.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
EVENTS AT NEW
CHARLES ST. A.N.E. CHURCH

Forty-four delegates of the N. A.
c. W. attended the special Sunday
morning service at the New Charles
St. A.M.E. Church, Warren st. and
Elm Hill Ave, Roxbury. Rev. Oliver
w. H. Childers was presiding host
while the sermon "Victory Through
Christ" was delivered by Rev. j. G.
Drake of Hartford, Conn. Mildred
jenkins, soprano, was among the tai
ented artists who contributed selec-
lions.
On every fourth Sunday Rev. Chill
ders will hold his pleasant Sunday
evening services" These programs of
religious music directed by Prof. Will
liam Rhodes seek to encourage and
train young musical talent. It must
be remembered that Marian Anderson
began her career as a church soloist
in Philadelphia.
Sunday, July 30, the usual services
will be held at 1920 am. and 1880
pm. with Sunday School at 1890 pm.
and Christian Endeavor at $3.50 pm.
Rev. Childers, who has shown able
leadership both in Boston and Dayton,
Ohio, will preach the sermon. Mrs.
Ellestine Broadnax will be soloist at
the morning service.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
IN PRAISE OF BAPTISTS

World Baptists ordered down seat
ing signs at their Atlanta congress this
week because the signs suggested racial
discrimination. Their righteous action
unusual in Dixie, Immediately made
headlines in the newspapers. Few per
sons remembered that the World Bap-
lists, meeting in Berlin, had taken a
definite Christian-like stand against
racial discrimination "as violation of
the law of God"
Still fresh in the minds of MANY was
the shameless surrender of American
methodism to racial hatred. Happily
Baptists reveal themselves as of stern
err stuff. By their proclaimed attitude
on racial and religious bigotry, the
Baptists have done more to spread the
message of the Cross than could be
done by many pulpit sermons.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
Ennktttp Narkuurn

The following splendid RETROSPECT
md eXhortation, contained in tn
souvenir program of the N.A.C.W.
Convention was by the pen of Mas.
Gladys Holmes:
Turning the pages of history
backward, we stop at a page
marked 1895. What scene is
presented to our eager eyes!
There in glowing colors is pic
tured the advent of the child later
to be baptized The National Asso-
citation of Colored Women, Inc.
There in the glory of Beacon Hill.
with all its lore and tradition of
great deeds nobly done, in the
protecting, shade of Harvard Uni
versity, which is the Herald of
Light, and the Bearer of Love
TIL the stock of the Puritans die"
there at old historic Charles
Street Church, the center of race
rights and religious liberty since
time immemorial, the organiza-
ton which later merged with an
other to form the great National
Association of Colored Women.
Inc, was born. What cradleI
From this shining cradle that in
FAINT rose, and, blessed with the
love and the aspirations of the
Self-Iess, far-visioned pioneers.
has walked in gorgeous beauty
and dauntless courage over this
whole, broad land.
Today-this long-awaited dav
she returns to Boston to look
once more at that shining cradle
which all club women have cher
lshed; to walk again the crooked
streets of Boston Town-crooked
streets, aye, but sacred streets.
streets that were held by Carl
son and Sumner too sacred fo,.
the footsteps of a slave. Come
and standing by the Cradle. re-
affirm the noble vows to lift as
you climb. The Massachusetts
state Union has taken the golden.
jleWel-studded key, and has un3
locked every door and every gate
ana has thrown the key into Bos-
ton harbor. Let the National in
an her glory glide into our civ
all on fire with sun and cloth Of
gold;" city where officials Of
every grade and citizens of everv
walk OF life with open arms and
loud hosannas will lead Won to
mat shining cradle. May we here
highly resolve. on this commeno-
ratlve occasion, on this our Com
1ng-9f-Age Biennial, at "Onr
Falth's True Shrine" that the
dream of those pioneers-tbe the
dreams of the Sisterhood Of
W02man-shall burst forth into
radiant flame. Let us biobi iU
resolve to isiiIy
Pass on the Torch! Pass nm +bo
Flame! Viz
Remember whence the pIo,v
came.
Remember eyes are on YOU as Won
10 10 meet the glory of the SIM
Pass on the Torch! Pass m tb t,
Flame! " 'iie
e II
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
WOMENS CONVENTION
A GREAT SUCCESS
Continued from Page II


West End. The preceding Friday and
Saturday had been devoted to registra-
ton and housing of delegates. There
was a pilgrimage of bus loads of
delegates to the grave of the founder
at Mt. Auburn Saturday afternoon.
More than 1900 mostly women and
girls, attended the Sunday afternoon
memorial services in Charles St.
Church. Old residents stated that if
was the largest gathering of its kind
ever held in the historic edifce. The
delegates arriving since Friday from
California, n. Mexico and most of the
4S states were greeted with enthusiastic
applause at roll call. 1t was to this
church that the gathering in 1895 adj
Journed for the final meeting after ses-
sions in Berkeley Hall. The Broadfeld
chorus respondent in costume, furnish
ed music.
Miss Gladys Holmes, president of
the Mass. State Federation, and the
hostess Of the convention, charming in
an afternoon frock of gray with becom.
ing white hat, welcomed back to their
Cradle" the women of the N.A.C.W.
Mrs. Jennie Motion the National presi-
dent, the epitome of good taste, in black
crepe with sequined net insects, and
wide brimmed black straw hat, accept
ed graciously the extended courtesies
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29

A CONTROVERSY IS NOW being
waged around the question Of the right
of married women to work. One side
to this controversy claims that the
presence of married women in industry
is the cause of our continuing indus
trial economic collapse, and that if
the jobs now held by such women were
given to unmarried women OF to men
we would with alacrity wade through
the debris of industrial paralysis onto
the plains of prosperity. The other
side, less vocal than the other, points
out that the relatively small number
of married women in industry as
against the total number of women
gainfully employed and the total
number of the nations unemployed.
Occasionally the discussion tends to
take on a moral cloak. We are of the
opinion that morality has nothing to
do with the question.
NOT so VERY LONG ago we used
to hear that ga woman's place was in
the home. The reactionaries shouted
that slogan from the pulpits, the plat
forms and editorial pages of every
conservative newspaper in the land
But we noticed that the same inter-
ests which recognized values in the
above slogan, were always silent when
ever women were used to break strikes
In determined attempt to denv wo-
men the right to vote, that slogan was
also worked overtime, but happily to
no avail.
OUR CONTENTION IS THAT mar
ried women have as much right to
work as any other group of citizens
In spite of all contrary propaganda we
know that the main factor which in
t1uences the employment of people is
neither sex, nor color, nor religion, but
rather, for how little will they work
for how long. If they will work long
hours for low wages and will resist
unlonizatiOn, they are more acceptable
to the employer than workers who
want to work as little as possible for
as much as possible and who are in
telligent enough to recognize that
these advantages can come only
through organization. Incidentally,
we note that the crowd which is de-
handing the elimination of married
women from industry are rather silent
about the inclusion of women in the
armed forces of the various nations as
the rulers of the world prepare us for
another blood bath. We note also
their silence regarding the aged and
manned who are still permitted to
function in industry.
WE FEEL THAT THE position of
the reactionaries in the present con-
troversy is based upon a recognition
OF two important facts. In the first
place they realize that women are re-
spending as never before to the iniu-
ence of trade union organization.
Some of the most progressive and sub
stantial Unions are composed largely
of women workers. And in the second
place they reason that the financial
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
AT TUBMAN HOUSE

Harriet Tubman House, headouar-
ters of the Executive Staff of the
National Association of Colored Wo-
men, has as house guests during the
convention: Mesdames Jennie B.
Motion, National President; Ella P
Stewart, Lucy Harth Smith, S. Joe
Brown, Ada Dement,, Sallie w. Stew
art, Susie V. Bouldin; Jane Hunter
Addie E. Dickerson, and Catherine
Helm; Misses Meta E. Pelham; Har-
riet Barrier, Mamie M. Williams
Clarissa Helm and DR.. Halle O.
Brown. Miss Gladys r. Holmes, state
president and convention hostess;
Mabel johnson Dean, house hostess.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
A CONVENTION
HIGH LIGHT

(KNS)-One of the highlights of
the recent conventions of Colored
Women and Colored Girls was the
stunning appearance of Mrs. Lethia c.
Fleming of Cleveland, Ohio. This lady
was always dressed to the minute and
her stately appearance and regal man
ner made many a young man wish she
was nearer his age, because Mrs. Elem
ing is so very attractive.
However, aside from Mrs. Fleming's
appearance it is well to remember that
she is the National Director of "The
Women's Voice." of which Miss Jean
nette Carter of Washington, D. c., is
Editor and Manager. Again, one saw
a lady who was the last word in dress
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
The NACG's
Convention

The sessions of the National Assn.
of Colored Girls were held July "a
81, Mrs. Irene Canada of Sharon, state
supervisor, opened at Horticultural
Hall. Their aim is to broaden the
program and membership of their
organization. Delegates came from
such distant states as New Mexico.
They contributed a sum of money to
the Women toward paying off the
mortgage on the National Headquar-
tiers. Monday afternoon a reception
was rendered the N.A.C.G. by the
sOrorities.
Officers elected include: Miss Maisie
Sloan of N. j., President; Miss Gerald
inc Herndon of Iowa, LIST vice presi-
dent; Miss Marion Barber of N. Y,
End vice president; Miss Frances
Harlow, 3rd vice president; Miss Jean
Turner of Tuskegee, Ala, secretary
Miss Nellis Davis, treasurer.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
SOLLY GREEN ON VACATION

(kNS)-Solly Green an Humbold+
ave dealer IS one of Roxbury's best
known white men. He works hard so
MS wife and daughter decided he need
ed a well earned vacation. since Mr.
Green opens his place every day of the
year.
These ladies made him take a vaca-
ton and it is interesting to see how
well they carry on his business. The
place Is opened at am. usually and
closed at . pm. and Miss Green wear
ing her pigskin gloves fills your tank
with all the gasoline you want to buv
Yes, you guessed it, the place is a
filling station and miscellaneous auto
accessories shop. Long may the ladies
linger with us during Solly's vacation
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29

George L. Ruffin, son of the associa-
TONS founder was present there and
also at the Sunday memorial meeting
and other meetings, a most interest
ed spectator, on two occasions he con-
tributed organ solos.
Among the special functions for the
entertainment of the visitors were:
receptions by L. w. C. S. at 558 Mass
Ave, and by Book Lovers Clubs; Open
House at Harriet Tubman House and
a Garden party at Fairhaven. AT
Mondays sessions, beautiful bouquets
and baskets of flowers were presented
Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Mrs. Mo
ten, Miss Holmes, DR.. NJ. c. Simpson
and Mrs. E. Carter Brooks.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
RESOLUTIONS OF nv
APPRECIATION TO lST LADl

The following was one Of the IeSolu'
tions submitted to the N.A,C.W'S cOH-
vention:
BE 1T RESOLVED that this CONVEX owen
ton send warmest greetings to MIS-
Franklin d. Roosevelt, mother, out,
standing leader of woman, ana ~, ~
friend of the colored people NILE
Roosevelt's fine and courageous SUP
port of Marian Anderson was noU ols !.
an act in behalf of noted artist DI Nv,
sincere expression of her trieG iP
for all colored people. All who cneLi toi
true democracy and condemn DIu ao
discrimination against the colorea p tbo
pie join with us in this tribute 10 W
First Lady of the Land.
-G-
(Please Patronize Our Advertiser"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29
Hint MnttrnP Urnttpr
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
THE WORD NEGRO"

We colored Americans worst pres
ent blunder is use of the word,
Negro, as a race name. 1t is use
full in imbuing the minds of white
people with the fool idea that we are
not Americans, and not fully human
beings.-Wm. Monroe Trotter.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-07-29

and her magazine for women mas 10
home office at 600 F St., n. w. WASH
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Special Events

Six bus loads carried several humid
red delegates to Mt. Auburn Gene
terry last Saturday for exercises at
the grave Of Mrs. ]. st. Pierre Ruffin,
where wreath was laid and the tri-
butte made by DR.. Halle |. Brown.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
RUTH POOLER MAY GET TRY
 AT. 0LYMP|CS
Local Girl Attributes Cal- isthenic Improvement
 to Leon Bucks

Waterbury women have been among the most enthusiastic fol- lowers of the modern olympiads in recent years, but the day is rapidly nearing when their enthu- s!asm should be more openly dis played, for the possibility looms that one of the Brass City's fair est, Miss Ruth Pooler of the Wa terbury Gymnastic Society, will be one of the entries.
 Deserving Reward
 Tie Avon street damsel is al- most assured of being invited to compete in the next olympic games as reward for her surpris- ingly fine showing in the national gymnastic meet over Independence Day weekend in Kane's Park, Clason Point, N. Y, where she fin- ished third in the competition which drew female athletes from all sections of the country, includ- ing Oregon. I
 This holiday competition, spon- sored annually by the National Turn Verein Association. also saw the Waterbury Gymnastic Society, entered for the first time, plac- ing eighth, proving that this dil- igent organization, led by Leon Bucks of 281 Bradley avenue, is going places in calisthenic compe- tition as time progresses.
 Lauds Instructor
 Miss Pooler's award for finishing third was a beautiful wreath and travelling bag, but she attributes the credit of her success to her genial instructor, MT. Bucks, who has spent many untiring efforts in polishing her work on the parallel bars, horses, etc. In the New York meet Miss Pooler carried the colors of the Waterbury Gymnastic So- ciety.
 The local girl, an employe of the Waterbury Clock Shop and tap dancer of repute, has also received many pointers in calisthenics from Jake Rutishauser of the local Turn Verein Society. She is staunch advocate of regular. strict training but never overdoes 1t, as MT. Bucks keeps watchful eye on the train- ing schedule of his prize pupil.
 Singular H0nOrs
 If the possibility of Miss Pooler becomes a reality and she is in- vited to compete for the U s olympic women's team for the Fin land competition in 1940 1t will mark the first time such a singu- lar honor has been bestowed upon a girl athlete in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-08
Today's Sport Parade
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Stan Correspondent

New York, July 8.--(UP)-Just when 1t was feared this country was running short of pompous athletic officials and our sports would have to be conducted by sensible, same men, the executive committee of the Professional Golfers association stepped into the breach.
 With all the resounding bad judg- merlt that has endeared athletic of- ficialsto their keepers and friends, six or more of the P. c. A. commit- tee of il voted to bar Denny Shute from the 22nd annual Professional Golfers association championship which starts tomorrow on Long Islands Pomonok course.
 Their reason for barring a two- time winner of the title and form CT British open champion, makes just as much sense as the members do. It seems that the arch fiend Shute failed to pay his annual dues of $25 on the day stipulated in the P. c. A. rule book. The book says that annual dues must be in by May 20 of each year. Shutes check was two days late. The P. c. A.. secretary adjusted his glasses, clear ed his throat ominously, pounded his fist, and announced that Shute was not a member in good standing and would not be allowed to play.
 Some of the members objected to this fiat statement and a vote was ordered. A majority upheld the sec- retary, there being enough members made Of the stuffy stuff committees are made of.
 From this point on (and all of this happened in May) things devel- oped so rapidly that today no one is quite sure of how matters stand. do know this, however: During the National Open championship in Philadelphia last month Shute was told that if he won the Open he would be allowed to compete in the P. c. A., in spite of his crime of be- ing two days late with his dues Telling a man that if he wins the open he will be allowed to play in the P. G. A. Is just like telling a next door neighbor that If he be. comes president he would be well come to come in and take pot luck some evening.
 Anyway, Denny didn't win the open. The best he could do was tic for 1t and lose in the play-off, SC naturally he is just as horrid te the P. G. A. as he ever was. Not , however, to his fellow golfers. They seem to realize, with the fine sports marship that they have always