davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nome nugget., 1939-03-31

Mrs. Gus Edinger (above) was held in Mahanoy City, Pa, on a murder charge in the death of her three year-Old son. State Police Corporal c. D. Boyle said she told him she smothered the child because he "cried toe much" Boyle quoted her as say ing the baby disturbed her three ether children with it's crying and was a nuisance"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

TT is intensely interesting to note
= the conradeship, the spirit of
mutual endeavor and cooperation
that exists these days between mer-
chairman, designer and the college
girl as to the planning Of program
Of clothes that must be practical
first of all, at the same time they
must date smartly for the varied
types of activities that crowd the
life Of Miss Modern.
1t was a happy inspiration that
moved merchandise and style cre-
ator to call into consultation groups
of typical college girls, to take these
young people into partnership, so to
speak, in their efforts to assemble
wardrobes Of smart apparel that
would meet the demands of every
occasion in a thoroughly practical
sense as well as highly fashion,
correct way.
In the illustration we are showing
three apparel choices of a typical
college girl who considers these
clothes classics as indispensable for
her alma mater. To be sure they
simply represent the initial numbers
that lay the foundation of a well
organized wardrobe.
Conferred in the picture Miss Col
legiate is properly attired in a twin
sweater set topping circular plaid
skirt plus the inevitable common
sense oxfords. And here's some
thing about plaids to keep in mind,
you can't wear 'em too bright this
season, the more red in their color
scheme the better.
To the right in the picture this
fair coed is wearing a skirt and
sweater combination topped by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

classic water-proofed clan plaid coat
with gabardine lining. Her sports
hat of felt is a perfect college-girl
type. She wears the typical saddle
oxfords and wool ankle sox. Have
your sox initiated is fashions latest
message. You can know that the
coat here pictured will, attend foot
ball games this fall, which was in
the mind of the designer who styled
it with an idea for warmth and COM
fort as well as good clocks" This
coat is likewise the type that will
60 to town often, will stand the test
Of motoring and prove friend in
deed throughout wind, rain, sum
shine and the vagaries of weather
that mark autumn and winter days.
Miss College Girls choice to wear
on a date with her best beau is a
trim, very smart, very practical
outfit in black as illustrated to the
left in the group. Her crepe frock
has the pinched-in waistline such as
fashion demands this season; also
the new back fullness. In her trunk
she has tucked away one of the new
detachable hustle bows which she
wears now and then to add an extra
note of chic to her frock. Her felt
beret (small, it won't slip out of
pose in dancing) has the new for
ward tilt and she brightens the
whole with a famboyant necklace
and matching bracelet set in eye
thrilling colored stones.
Not that choice must be restricted
to black dress with massive gold
and colorful stone-set jewelry for
keeping dress-up dates. To be sure
the big idea is black for your
autumn FIRST" but the gorgeous
colors on the way are simply breath
taking. The new wool dresses and
the very chic and fetching velveteen
dresses make striking color their
theme.
released by Western Newspaper Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Glacier White Is
Latest Lace Tint

Glacier white, which has a pale
blush cast, was one of Patou's
favorite colors for evening gowns in
the most recent Paris showings,
while Molyneux showed vivid
bright shade of blue. Molyneux
not only did the new pencil-slim
silhouette in lace, but made quite
sensation with his double-swing
skirts for dance frocks, which were
often ankle length. One Of these
in black lace had three flounces at
the hem, with deep square decol-
letage at the back edged with three
ruff1es. Another gown in the full
skirted group was in black net with
a lace top.
In a gown by Patou with long,
slim lines, fullness in the back was
achieved by means Of godets, and
the effect was quite sophisticated in
lace over a silver princess slip.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Star Dust
kMaking Best Of Illness
x U. S. Speeds Releases
X Chateau to Orphans
ny Virginia Vale

HOLLYWOOD does not
1 4 know yet what the Euro
pean war is going to do to it's
major industry. The very
profitable foreign market for
pictures is out now, of course
Cts said that Metro might
have made two million dol
lars on "Gone With the Wind"
alone). So the picture-makers are
going to econemize.
Then there are the foreign-born
stars to consider. Samuel Goldwyn
decided not to 60 ahead with Raj
fles" because David Niven might be
called back to England.
Victor McLaglen, Ray Milland
and George Brent have all become
American citizens; McLaglen got
his final papers years ago.
Herbert Wilcox and Anna Neagle
departed for England, Mr.. Wilcox
announcing that, because of the war,
he would postpone making his pro-
posed picture about Bonnie Prince
Charlie. Robert Montgomery had
to cancel making plans for working
in "Busman's Holiday in England
and started for home. Maureen
O'Sullivan also had to turn right
around and start back to America
again, instead of making the pic
ture for which she'd gone abroad.
II Carole Lombard had to have
appendicitis she certainly picked a
convenient time for. it. Of course,
production on "Vigil in the Night"
was held up. But it gave Brian
Aherne time to marry Joan Fon-
Enthusiastically, they had one of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
New life for an old rocker

from an old bolster which were
used to stuff a seat cushion tightly
so that it would raise the seat
which had been lowered by re-
moving the rockers. Cotton basted
to muslin could have been used
for the back padding and a cotton
substitute for the cushion filing.
The new sewing book by Mrs.
Spears contains 81 other useful
homemaking ideas, with all di-
rections clearly illustrated. You
will be delighted with IL. The
price is only 10 cents postpaid.
Enclose coin, with name and adj
dress, to Mrs. Spears, '2l0 S. Des-
PLANES ST., Chicago, ILL.,, and book
will come to you by return mail.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

THERE were rocking chairs
4 hanging from the ceiling Of a.
certain secondhand furniture
store. Nobody wants them any
more" mourned the dealer. "I'd
sell any one you see for so cents"
The little bride with me promptly
chose one. Perhaps she would
paint it for the porch.
What she actually did is shown
here in the sketch The result was
the small but comfortable, mod
ern looking chair at the upper left.
The bride raided mothers attic
for two things that went into the
making of this chair. One was an
old quilt that she used to pad the
back. The other was feathers
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
A Quiz With Answers
~
Offering Information
on Various Subjects

8. Minnesota and Louisiana.
7. Three: solid, liquid, and gas
eous.
8. From the boulevards or bull
warks, the old walls of the city Of
Paris, which, when demolished,
were replaced with streets.
9. Although the crypt of st. Pc
ter's in Rome is supposed to be
reserved afor the tombs of the
popes and princes of the Roman
Catholic church, it contains two
women-Countess Matilda of Tus1
scany, who died in Ills, and Queen
Christina of Sweden, who died in
1889.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Peaceful War

Ever hear of "a peaceful war?'
There's one in West Virginia now
For "War" is the name of CONF
munity of 1;500 people in the statej
Until quite recently War also had
the distinction of being the larg-
est town in the country without
telephone service. But that dis
tinction exists no more. Now you
can Ego to War" by telephone
from any of the other 10000 com.
r1unities in the United States
which have phones. 80
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
WHO'S
. NEWS
THIS
WEEK
By LEMUEL r. PARTON

NEW YORK.-Mahatma Ghandi
IN has indicated that, in his opin-
ion, world war against Adolf Hit
Ter would be justifiable and possibly
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Elegance Is Word
For New Handbags

Handsome is the word for the new
handbags. Even the bags carried
with practical daytime costumes
will sound note Of elegance in
their general finish and fine mount
ings. Emphasis is on suede bags in
interesting shapes and expert work
manship.
The more formal types announce
revival Of ornate frames, and many
trimming touches in way of braid
ing and embroidery.
Evening bags are all aglitter with
sequin handcraft, bead embroidery
and other WITNESSES" that tune to
song of elegance that will be heard
throughout the winter social season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
ASK NE
ANOTHER
The Questions

l., What is the country Of the
Laraas? OF the namas?
2. With what controversial ques-
tion did the Missouri compromise
deal?
8. What famous street in New
York begins at cemetery and
ends at river? "4'''
4. What is meant by "absolute
Zero?
S. With what state did Ohio
come near war over boundary
question?
6. The Mississippi separates
many states, but flows through
only two. Which are they?
Z. In how many states can mat
ter exist?
8. What is the origin Of the term
boulevard for a broad avenue?
9. Does the crypt of st. Peters
in Rome contain only the bodies of
men?
The Answers
1. Tibet. Peru. kisR
2. Slavery. afs
8. Wall street.
4. That point of temperature
when body has no heat.
s. Michigan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

Hollywood's few church weddings
and afforded Miss Lombard an
opportunity to study nurses and hos
pital procedure at first hand. OF
course, in ''Vigil of the Night she
plays an English nurse, but the
experience was help anyway.
The government requested that
release dates ON two pictures be
advanced. They are Thunder
Afl0at," tale based on the defense
Of the American coast against SUBJ
marines during the last war, with
Wallace Berry and Chester Morris,
and Twenty Thousand Men," an
aviation picture full of thrills which
1t cost a small fortune to stage.
y
Phil Baker had miniature repro
auctions of his accordion made for
the charm bracelets of some of his
friends. A manufacturer is respon-
sible for launching on defenseless
public one of the most unattractive
dolls that it has ever been our fate
to see; it's a "Baby Shocks" doll,
but we'd say that Fannie Brice had
material for a libel suit, if it's sup
posed to look like her.
Benay Venuta, the radio singer,
still corresponds with Myrna 10y,
though It's years since they met.
At that time they danced side by
side in the chorus at Grauman's
Chinese theater, we're told.
- *
Two dramatic serials will take
over the Thursday evening hour that
has belonged to Rudy Vallee for so
long. The first half hour will fea-
ture Zone Mans Family" that ace
among radio serials; the second
will be taken by 'Those We Love-"
-
Madeleine Carroll, who returned
recently from Europe, has turned
over her 2O0-year-0ld chateau near
Paris to the Sisters of the Poor, for
the shelter Of orphans evacuated
from the city.
-
Brenda Joyce comes into her own
in 1.-THE Rains Came" and is likely
to become the movies next glamor
girl without the usual bui1dup given
by the publicity department. She's
blonde and beautiful, and what's
more, she can act.
-N-
ODDS AND ENDS-Neios commensa-
tors, sUarned to be neutral tCfen they dis
cuss the scar, soaIk verbal tight rope
every time they face the Hsicrophone
"The Women" promises to be one Of the
biggest hits OF the current nsovie season
And ~The Old Maid" is another !. (. !.
Irene Dunno finally convinced everybody
that she suouIdn't play the heroine Of the
re-nade "Front Page" and Jean Arthur
steps into the role =. arizona" s0oB't
be made at present despite the large SUM
spent on preparation -. Norma Sherer,
arriving from Europe, said she thought
Charles Boyer had been modified; she
slept on an army cot, because the boat
she returned on ipas so cr0spded.
CReleased by Western Newspaper upion.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
Mesh Evening Scarf

You can feel yourself a dashing
senorita this summer If you wear
one of the new white mesh scarfs
wrapped Spanish style about you
with your cotton evening dresses
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29

Elegance is the keynote to fash
ions this fall and winter. Feminine
whims and fancies add infinite
charm to the mode. Seeing that
we have gone back to the gay nine
ties for much of our inspiration it
was inevitable that the vogue for
big glittering jeweled buttons should
be revived. And here they are
clarifying the bolero suit of char
treuse wool crepe as here pictured.
The jeweled buttons Of amethyst
and gold are matched with lapel
ornament.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-09-29
New Colors

Artichoke green Is new on the fall
color card. Blackberry tones as
shown this season are really beau
tiful as are also the rich sdahlia
shades.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
prnmtttfnt Hythtatt
HaHHRH

Brigadier General Hardy F. Nicker-
son of Lynn, Mass, prominent K of
P. departed this life Friday, February
18th at the Marine Hospital, Chelsea
Pythian services were held Sunday
afternoon, February 10Th at his late
home 9612 SHEPPARD St., Lynn. The
funeral rites were conducted by officers
OF the Grand Lodge. Past Grand Chan
cellor Elmer j. Pueblo in the eulogv
paid a touching tribute to the life of
the deceased, as an honorable man. a
faithful man and a Pythian. Others
who took part were Grand Chancellor
I. n. Nunes, Grand Vice Chancellor,
Fred W. Riggs; Grand Master of Elk
chequer, VIM. A. Howard; Grand
Keeper of Records and Seal, George
Williams; Brigadier General Freeman
Perkins.
Those who spoke for John 7. HAYS
lett Lodge of which the deceased was a
member were Edward P. Hill prelate.
John Franklin and Charles Mitchell
The Grand Court was represented bv
Grand Inspectress Alfredo Whitley ;
Mrs. Bessie Simmons and Mrs. Emma
Lee who rendered a solo. Mrs. Ina
Chandler eulogized for Phyllis Wheat
ley Court of Calanthe of which the
deceased was also a member. Funeral
services were held Monday the Doth.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
Harmony Nine

Amidst soft music, flowers, and all
the splendor reminding one Of their
affairs of former years, the Harmony
Nine greeted their friends old and new
at Cocktail Party given at the spac-
ious Munroe st. residence of their
president, Mrs. Lunice r. Horton. the
Nine attired in lovely gowns of acoua-
marine blue silk with rhinestone acces-
series, saw to it that their guests en-
Joyed every moment. The one and only
Clemon jackson, "Emceed" the musi.
cal program, upon which appeared
Bob" Lee, well known entertainer,
Thelma Green, and lovely "Novella''
acclaimed by all as the Quen of Song.
Newton Bull famous "ivory tickler' en-
tertained throughout the evening.
Among the out of town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Gaylord and par
ty from Worcester, Mr.. Lonnie Will
liams, Miss Toni Yardley, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Thomas and Mrs. Alice Williams
from Providence, Mr.. VIM. Allen and
party from Brockton, State Deputy
Lynch, Exalted Ruler Williston, Holt,
man of Carney Lodge I.B.P.O.E. and
Mr.. Frank Wright from New Bedford.
The Nine will be hostesses to their
guests at another affair shortly after
Easter.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
THE CHURCH MOVES ON

1t was just few weeks ago that an
alarm rang throughout the country
warning the nation against a decline
In religion. People accepted the pro-
posal Of Mr.. Hearst to join in a great
national religious revival. But figures
just released by DR.. Herman C. Weber.
editor of the Year Book of American
Churches do not justify alarm although
1t was just as well to err on the right
side.
According to Dr. Weber's figures,
64,156,895 attend churches throughout
the nation. Of these 52,379,579 are
more than 13 years old. The total num-
Der Of churches in this country is 248,-
40. There are 200 different religious
bodies.
According to his statement the
churches in the United States increased
twice as fast as the popularation in
1897 The increase in church member
ship was about 100000. The number
OF churches in 1887 showed an increase
of 1,743.
Significant of the trend toward
church unity is the fact that 97.3 per
cent Of the total membership is in the
on larger bodies all with membership
OF $4,000 or over" the statement an
nounced. "The small bodies, approx
mately 100, account for only 81 per
cent OF this great church population"
Relgiously, we appear to making
proper and encouraging progress.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
MANY GREETFORD
and DAWSON

Holding more than three hundred
people breathless as he outlined con-
crete steps that can be taken in the
fight of the colored American against
racial persecution, James W. Ford,
Communist leader and recent candid
ate for vice-president of the United
States, was principal speaker at a mass
meeting at Butler Hall, Wednesday
evening, concentrating the birthdays
of Washington, Lincoln and Douglass.
Ford had appeared earlier in the day
at a banquet at Estelle's Restaurant,
where James Dawson, well known in
Boston's South End, had been honored
on the occasion of his tenth anniversary
with the Communist Party.
The Butler Hall program heard, in
addition to Ford, Phil Frankfeld, New
England Secretary of the Communists,
Manuel Blank and others. Howard
Carter, also noted for his South End
activities, was chairman. Mr.. Ford
mentioned the Democratic tradition
from Washington to the present day,
the need for unity Of all progressive
forces and the ultimate goal for a
happy America-Socialism.
Entertainment was plentiful at both
the banquet and mass meeting. In the
former Clarence Randolph and a group
of entertainers shared that part of the
program with William Sexton, concert
artist and star of last years Pops con-
cert at Symphony Hall. In the evening
the Mansfield Singers appeared at the
mass meeting and rendered several
numbers.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
COLUMBUS AVE. A.M.E. ZION
CHURCH
Rev. VIM. D. Battle, Pastor

heN. YIN. IL. bdJCle, PaStOr
1890 am. Morning Worship and
sermon by the Pastor; 1890 pm,
Church School and Bible Classes; 8
pm, Musical Program and pew-rally
sponsored by the trustees and mem
bers Of the senior choir. 6:15 pm.
Young Peoples Society of Varick
Christian Endeavor; 1880 PM, Even
ing Worship, and sermon by the pas
tor.
The choir glorious will render spe.
cial music both at the morning and
evening service: DR.. w. o. TAYLOR
director; Prof. Fred White, organist
After the sermon prayer is made fol
those who are sick, unsaved, and foi
those who desire the higher life in
Christ our Lord. Come and pray with
us for the world to get back to the
true worship of God. Come and spend
An EveninS-In Paris" Sponsored by
Mrs. Mary Hullum, Tuesday evening
February %. Marriage-Norma L
Adams and Eleanor Boston.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25
ERttRrH IN thR
6narntatt
COLoRED HERDING CONDEMNED


To the Editor of The Guardian:
Regretable and sad are altogether
mild words in describing one of the
incidents that took place at the Gov
ernor's "Washington's birthday" re-
ception at the State House, Wednes-
day.
The Crispus Attucks Club, a Col
ored political organization, was herded
in a room at the State House and then
formed into a group in the long line
of citizens to shake the hand of Gov
ernor Saltonstall. At first it seemed
unnoticeable, but when the group ap-
preached the Governors official staff
including his Excellency, the all-Col-
ored delegation headed by its leaders
had the appearance of bizarre poll
teal jubilee fanfare.
1t was colorful few moments of
uncalled-for political gesturing which,
according to many observers, should
not be repeated again. 1t was never
done before under any gubernatorial
regime and many members of the or
ganization who received invitations to
attend the annual public reception to
the Governor failed to respond accord
ing to unverified rumors coming from
colored Saltonstall supporters through
out the state.
Cornelius McKane, one of Cover
nor Saltonstall's closest advisers in
the primary campaign, was outspoken
in condemnation of the incident and
the invitation mailed to members of
the Artucks' Club. He claimed it to be
undemocratic and not the type of poll
teal gesture that Governor Salton-
stall would have sanctioned.
Since the November election there
has been a series of undercurrent mis-
understandings among the Colored
Republican leaders, especially in Bos-
ton, over certain minor political APP
pointments which the governor is ex-
pected to make very soon. The breach
seems to widen and the incident at the
State House, Wednesday, produced the
first open outbreak. Several attempts
have been made by friends of the war
ring factions to squelch the feud so
that both the governor and his secre-
tary, Carroll Mems, can make their
decisions without offending any of the
Colored COP leaders who were active
in the last campaign.
Boston, Mass.
ALEXANDER CRATE.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-02-25

ing. You and l know that this fight
must go on, and that no race is free
as long as any race is brutalized and
terrorized.
2. The struggle against peonage
and wage and debt-slavery. This is
struggle which falls with special
heaviness upon the Colored American,
but it does not only fall upon him. Ii
falls upon any poverty-stricken group,
and the Colored man being econoni-
cally at the lowest rung of the ladder,
it falls most heavily upon him.
3. The campaign to end educational
inequalities. Notable victories have
been won, as in the Missouri Univ
case, and in the Maryland Univ. case.
But there is still much difficult fight.
ing ahead, and the forces of reaction
are strong, both in the North and
South.
4. The civil liberties struggle. in
volving the question of political segre-
cation and the loss of elemental rights
such as freedom of speech, assembly,
and other fundamental human RIGHTS
according to our professed democratic
standards with emphasis placed on the
aspects of segregation in which COL
ored persons have been elected from
white primaries for no other reason
than color. The association has fought.
and Will continue to fight, for absolute
equality.
D. The Acknowledgement situation
and present opposition to the subter-
fuges which have been practised on
the Coiored man to deprive him of
political power. No one can fight this
battle except he believe truly in demo-
cracy, and we must do more than lin
service here.
g.. The opposition to segregation.
legally, physically, spiritually. This
IS major fight indeed, and while seq
regatlon may be one of the WAYS of
manifesting racial intolerance, II is
perhaps next only to actual lynching
IN It's tilagrant denial of basic human
rights, because it takes so manv sub-
tie forms. Now this is our program.
Let us all face it and dare to share in
it. '-''- -
The Boston branch of the NAACP
IS issuing challenge to all citizens of
Greater Boston that in a city of such
tradition, there should be no let-up in
the struggle for human rights.
We are here to do three things.
First of all, we can if we will. ioin
the NAACP. This is fundamental be-
cause 1t means rallying every man.
woman, and young person to give
unity and power. Let no one say that
Joining the association is unimportant,
AS minister, I have heard people
make the excuse that they would not
become church members, because thew
were going to attend church ANYWAY,
You need to join, and the association
needs your active support and
strength. 1t is not merely a matter
OF paying dues. 1t is a matter of a
vital struggle for social Justice and
democracy. Second, we can work
through the machinery of the associa-
ton in unified action there is power.
Third, you can become fearless and
daring souls in every effort to make
our world place of honor and bro
therhood. This spirit of daring and
fearless courage is your heritage-in
heavens name, why don't we dare to
act, are we mice or are we men?