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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
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One Of the swankiest affairs of the
season was the celebration of the 25th
wedding anniversary on May l, of
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel TilIman of Harri-
shot Street in the beautiful Wenonah
Gardens. The bridal party entered
from the rear of the hall at 10 o'clock,
to the strains of Memberships We'd
ding March played by Pierce's Orches-
ira, and proceeded to the front of the
hall where they received their many
friends.
George Mason, Joseph Keeble, Jr.,
and Herbert Pierce, ushers, led the
procession. Mrs. Juanita Keeble Pierce,
who was one of the flower girls of the
honored couple, followed attired in a
coral pink tulle gown, and carrying a
bouquet of sweet peas. Mrs. Olive
Boyer, the matron of honor in old rose
lace gown was escorted by John Rob
erts, head usher The bride and groom
then followed, Mrs. Tillman, charming
in gown of pink chiffon over silk
with quilted jacket and carrying a
large bouquet of American Beauty
roses.
Outstanding among the guests was
Rev. Walter D. McClane who married
the couple % years ago. Out of town
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Prattis and Mr.. and Mrs. W. Melon
aid, of Phila, Pa, and Mrs. Olive
Boyer of Washington, D. C.
The couple were the recipients of
many beautiful gifts.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
Who Killed
John Robin?
By RAY SAPERSTEIN
g Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.
WNU Service.

ON WEEK days Mr.. Benjamin
~ Tellifer sold ribbons, laces, ho-
siery and underwear in Allenville's
leading dry goods emporium to sat
isfy his body, but Sundays and eve
nings he spent in a manner suited
to the needs of his soul-which
called for detective stories.
In his youth Mr.. Tellifer had har-
bored praiseworthy ambition to be
the worlds greatest sleuth, to make
his name and fame a terror to evil
doors the world over. But certain
young lady, to whom he was then
engaged, objected to a life devoted
to the pursuit of crime, and made
it clear that no man, though other
wise possessing all the qualities
dear to maiden's heart, could fol-
low such a profession and still
aspire to her hand. So Mr.. Tellifer
married the lady, and thereafter
read about sleuths instead of being
one himself.
He was alone in the house one
evening, reading "The Mystery of
the Headless Guards" a truly de-
lightful tale.
Mr.. Tellifer laid down the book
with sigh of regret. He would
have enjoyed a tussle with gang
like that, but Allenville offered few
opportunities for a brave sleuth to
distinguish himself. The majority of
its inhabitants were too honest, or,
at least, too law-abiding, to commit
a crime worth noticing, and too poor
to tempt criminals from other To-
calities. Now, the Robin house
Mr.. Tellifer rose and looked hope
fully through the window at the
house in question. 1t was very much
like the homes described in the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
THE INOUIRING REPORTER
THE CHICKEN SHACK


1t Is a known fact that we, as Bos-
tonians, are constantly uttering the cry
that there is "no place to 90 for late
hour amusements." OF course, when
this is said, one has reference to some
new type Of place since there ARE a
few places which are offering exactly
what the pleasme-seeker desires. How
ever, at this time, Mrs. Julia Walters
formerly of the Royal Palms Night
Club, has opened her all-new Chicken
Shack at 9l2 fremont Street, Boston
This dining-room, one Of the most fast
lily decorated this section has seen in
many seasons, will feature the service
of delicious butter-fried chicken as well
as Liquid" refreshments.
The atmosphere at the Chicken Shack
is most highly-complimentary with its
circular wall mirrors, bracket wall
lamps, and the abundance of red
enamel, black egg-shell and chrom-alu-
minum and it is the earnest desire Of
the management to cater to parties who
appreciate such definite taste in decora-
tons. Among the patrons during the
opening days were the Greater Boston
Colored Trade Association, the House
wives League, and the Press Club of
Boston. Great admiration was eX-
pressed for the perseverance of the
management and all were unanimous in
wishing great success to this new ven
ture. All Boston is cordially invited to
inspect the facilities and see what their
united cooperation may preserve in the
way of "number-one" eating place.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13

Boston Airport for flying alone after
only four hours of instruction. Later
ne received his commercial pilots IL
cense, he being the only one of the
colored group to train and receive this
license at this airport. Ross, who is
well-known in social and business cir
cles, has studied College Business Ad-
mlnlstration at Boston University. In
view of his record of integrity earned
during his twelve years of employ
ment in the U. S. Postal Service, Mr..
Ross will be given a substantial leave
of absence to further his new en-
deavor.
This Atlantic Gasoline Station will
open under Ross management on or
about June LIST.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
Dismiss Cases Against
COlOred Youngsters

(kNS)-Judge Samuel Eisenstadt
in the second session of the Roxbury
Court dismissed the complaint of three
colored young men charged with the
larceny of pies and cake from a Maine
baker and also assault and battery on
him when he caught one of them.
1t appears the young men arrested
by the police were not the culprits and
since the baker failed to appear after
two weeks time the cases were dis
missed by the judge who is helping
youths to help themselves.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
REV. B. w. SWAIN
DIES IN YONKERS
Continued from Page u

ar- Monday at Memorial AM.E. Zion
Church. Rev. Swain had pastored in
Workers for two years.
fine death of Rev Swain was keenlv
rat in Boston where he had been active
rch and civic and race affairs for
uu. than seventeen years. The
service, at Zion church Tuesday were
attended by a large crowd of members
0mt friends Of Zion Church, of which
u. u.a long been the beloved pastor,
aaa also by representatives of the
la. Rights League in which organi
mw The deceased had taken a con-
~m'nou~ part during his long pastor
a-. here.
t'muent was at Mount Hope
teu.ery, The funeral arrangements
Nr" in charge of the undertaking firm
ot w. F. Reid, Dartmouth Street,
Boston.
Iop surviving members of the fam
lily ncIude Mrs. iIetty Belle Swain,
widow; Miss Sarah R. Swain, sister
taar sons, Lloyd Swain, Maiden,
Mass, Earl Swain, Cambridge, Mass. ;
a# George Swain, New York City,
ano ''hrrs.
hnWamin Wilson Swain was born
m southport, \. c., September %,
1865, SON Of George and Sarah Swain.
He was converted to the Christian
faith at the ace of seven and continued
IN BIZ youth to surround himself with
Christian influences. On April 13,
1859 he was appointed a local preacher
wau Rev. f. A. Carroll at A.M.E.
|@ lmrch, Southport, n. c. and
WIZ ordained at EImira, n. Y.
u" married Minnie Mitchell in Bath,
y. y. IN 1892 and to that union four
sons were born. His first assignment
Wa~ If Bath in 1890 and was followed
by series of assignments which took
hm to Johnstown, jamestown and
mnIagua, all IN New York; Ber-
Kelley, Va; EngIewood and Patterson,
N.1.; Worcester, Mass. and Hartford,
Conn. In 1872 he was appointed by
The late Bishop Alexander Walters to
Columbus Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
Youth Returns $I25

(KNS)-Frank E. Roberts of "a
Harrishof ST., Roxbury, now employed
as linotype operator, on Friday, May
3 while on his way to buy some auto
mobile tires, on w. Cottage St., Rox-
bury found a purse containing 1925
and the automobile license of Martha
Nagle of 1913 Park St., Newton.
Young Roberts, who is former star
athlete of Wentworth Institute of
which he is a graduate returned the
money to the owner, who gave him a
So reward.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-05-13
William S. Dabney
Speaks in Maiden

William S. Dabney, one of the two
colored members of State Parole Boards
in the United States, scored another
triumph before an audience of about
a hundred Sunday afternoon in Eastern
Avenue Baptist Church, Maiden, when
he addressed the B.Y.P.U. body there.
Originally planned as youth meet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
Wheatley Entry Sure Thing" For Preakness
AMATEUR RING KINGS CROWNED
 AT NEW HAVEN
Meriden Kid Sal Takes Feather Crown; POlowit-
 ger Won l35-lb Crown

New Haven, Conn.,, May 10.- (UP) Connecticut amateur boxing champions were crowned in 16 classifications here last night follow ing completion of the final round of statewide tourney.
 Two champions were crowned in each of the eight weight divisions. There were two classes of compe- tition-novice and open.
 The new champions:
 Flyweight open Earl Royce, Bris- tol; bantamweight open, Russ Barnes, Windsor Locks; feather weight open, Kid Sal, Meriden; lightweight open, Joe Polowitzer, Winsor Locks; welterweight open, Flip Andreas, New London; middle weight open, Jack Kendall, New Ha- ven; light heavyweight open, Fred die Baldwin, East Hampton; heavy weight open, Tommy Ponsella, Bridgeport.
 Flyweight novice, Kod Spider, Bridgeport; bantamweight novice, Joe Wasnick, New Haven; feather weight novice, Nick Schaeffer, Bridgeport; lightweight novice, Rocky Sullivan, New Haven; welter- weight novice, John Reilly, Thomp- sonville; middleweght novice, Mack Campbell, Stamford; light heavy weight novice, Tommy Alteri, Meri- den; heavyweight novice, Charley Wzork, Stamford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
Fighting Irishman

might caption Cheating Cheaters would Best Robber The indication plain laughs right in ones face when he is trying sonet us would need little convincing that fighter who WANTED LOSE should have trouble do it and, by the token, make it look
 
 The TRIAL HORSE a fighter good business sened with known for his connections) which fact his of the the other lien from prospective bookings. important then thing went along scheduled counted az he would he could not make the big hamdonny all he had to do to look fancy aang No matter where he threw his punches the WHITE on getting his mush the to the left the BOOB seemed attracted to the they magnatzed The TRIAL HORSE began going to WIN the bout if he knock the that catch up in the scoring The first blow respectable found him sprawling Gettng up at throwing out feeble left rush of the sapeo But to his consernaon that wasn't meant to rufe his hair the back He (h T. H. nearly choked his mouhpiece watched the sSumoeom trying to get back his feet was reached Well to make long short nnaiy came to an end with the TRIAL HORSE DIDN'T WANT Today he shakes his head he claims he robbed MAYBE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
Today's Sport Parade
BY HENRY McLEMORE Limited Press Staff Corresp0ndent)

New York, May 10-(UP)-Put- ting the sports shot here and there: James J. Braddock, formc- heavy weight champion of the world, has joined Lou Nova's war council and will give the young Californian some bare facts on max Baer. ... There can be no doubt that Braddock has plenty of notes on Baer, because the fight in which he beat Maxie for the title was so slow that he had plenty of time to lean over the ropes and dictate them to a stenographer. =. |. If Braddock does try comeback he will be wise to start it in England, because against the overstuffed divans that pass for heavyweights over there, even Methuselah could win himself a title or two. . Tom my Farr is England's best, and the king and queen are coming over here to try to make up for him.
 With Brooklyn winning, Manager Durocher yesterday was presented with plaque by the Junior Cham Der of Commerce of that borough. He'll probably get the same plaque next year-right over the head. The turnover of Brook lyn managers is as fast as canned beans in a serve-yourself store. |. The plaque must have gone to Du- rocher's head little bit this year,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
ThisSpOrting
 World
The Fighter Who Couldn't Lose
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Since he twice Apooi Billy Conn., Pitts looks like movie actor hes that hand cauhower industry Several Waeburia the round route and th championship l5 round Both times Conn behind him is interesting is
 his initial in New York last attracted gate" $2O00 and again at Madison ater the receipts just short of 90 almost capacity That gives nisman made with New York fans ApoSoh. Now he returns to oppose Kege Smoky beating
 the Garden May 12 rubber" match Conn Pittsburgh Oct. 8, 1917 His full is William His folks hail from County Down. He has two brothers Crank and Jac) and two sisters ary BilyS father is Steamitter Billy atetndd parocha spent hang ing Liberty outside did the classroom Billy who climbed the Teddy mddleweght
 Dundee, begged Johnny to let him Finally he Billy in the teaching him the fundamentals started feonal competition He lost his first match lightweight welterweght victory Fritze zvic grown mddleweght and in this he compiled defeating Babe Rsko Cice Dundee Rankn Young Corbett 3d. Eric Seeg His with attracted Kreger NBA Biys victory gained him national recognition resulted Aposo The Irishman tall still growing longer make 60 pounds (the middeweigh to TO. Boxing believe will competing ghheavy in the distant may go Johnny Ray pilot tutor and friend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
SHOW BETS WILL. PAY AS MUCH AS. THOSE TO WIN !.
Muddy Track Only Ques- ton Mark Against Johns-
 town, Gilded Knight

Baltimore, May 10. = (UP) - The $50OOO added Preakness Saturday probably will be one of the strangest betting races in history because Johnstown is such an odds-on fav- orite that a wager on him to show will pay as much as one to win.
 The mutuel machines are forced by law to pay 10 per cent return on any winning ticket - or $2.20 for $2.00 wager and since the bettors can expect no better than that price on Johnstown to win, the experts think most of the money will go on him to show.
 And, the Kentucky Derby winner will not be running alene, but will be coupled with Gilded Knight as the Wheatley Farms entry. This apparently would insure bet, be- cause Gilded Knight is the second choice to take the rich stake. Both are trained by Sunny Jim Fitz- simmons and are expected to run one-two.
 Three horses would have to fin ish ahead of this mighty pair to lose show bet on the entry, and that hardly seems in the realm of possibility in a field which is ex- pected to include Ciencia, Impound, Volitant, Challedon, Eight-Thirty, Heather Broom and T. M. Dorsett.
 Johnstown, is the winner of four straight starts by anything from four to eight lengths. including the Derby and the Wood Memorial. The only condition which might change the complexion of the race would be mud at Pimlico Saturday. The Jamestown colt has not yet had to prove himself in the gooey going, but his packers claim he would take it in stride.
 An overnight field of 16 was named for the 35th running today of the $2O,000 added Dixie handicap. The race will be worth $24,550 if all start. J. H. Loucheim's Pompoon, winner last year, will carry top weight of 125 pounds for the mile and 3-16 feature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
YMCA SPORTS

High Y Interclub softball competi- ton this evening to be held indoors at the "Y" gym will show the Aces and Beta teams in action at 6:30 o. clock to be followed by the Tech ana Waterville game at 7:15 o'clock.
 Last night Captain Pete McSher- rvs Alphas defeated the Betas to take the Hi-Y volleyball champion ship with the scores of Is to 12, 14-16, 14-16, 15-7 and IS to g.
 North Square
 Tonight at Lakewood, the North End Merchants Softball League gets under way with the following games set for 6:15 o'clock:
 American League-May 10, Ham zy vs. Keenan, Lakewood, Umpire Gerace; May 12, Rielly & Burns vs. Legion Grill, Fulton No. 1, um- pire,. Pettine; May 12, Palmer's vs. Rudy's Grill, Lakewood, umpire, DelMonico.
 National League-May II. Dams Tavern vs. Aster, Lakewood, umpire Greece; May 12, Fultons vs. Mos chella Tailors, Fulton No. 2, umpire Guerrero; May IA, Phil's vs. Joe's Barber Shop, Fulton 10:l5 a: m. Umpire, Rainville,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10

becauS he is being quoted as Say- ing he wouldn't trade his Dodger pitching staff for any other in the league. :. I'll bet if Bill McKechnie of Cincinnati offered to swap with him that Leo would not only accept but throw in Larry ("Deaf Mute") MacPhail for good measure. ;. Re- ports are that Joe Hunt, member of the Davis cup team last year, and now plebe at Annapolis, looks like a much better tennis player this season.
 That couldn't be because he is playing against sailors, could it? l trust that Hunt, who is being con- sidered for the cup defense this year has learned to play bit faster. . He moved about the courts last year with all the alacrity of a condemned man taking the last 10 steps towards the chair.
 Has anyone stopped to consider that perhaps the Pittsburgh Pirates are deliberately getting off slowly in the National league this season? In the past their plan has been to get off to a whirlwind start and collapse like last nights salad in the run down the stretch. Maybe they ldlo their running when it counts this season. .. /. If you want to make your private bookie mad go and offer to lay him 10 to that he won't be working in New York next year. The mutuelS are a cinch to be in operation when the next crop of the two-year- -olds comes around. The sadness that will accompany the passing of the book maker will equal that expressed when yellow fever was conquered.
 It seems ridiculous, but the chie1 reason for Ellsworth Vines failure to win important amateur gol1 matches is that he gets buck fever in the pinches. .. Cold as a polal bears nose when the chips were down in tennis, he shakes like hula dancer with the ague when the pres. sure is on in golf.
 hlloW uo ACoo1 OAiC PAOiAAhACAA bone specialist who believes that fewer major league pitchers woule suffer sore arms if fewer new base. balls were used in a game. MY doctor maintains that the tremen. dous pressure a pitcher has to ust to keep his grip on new, shiny, slicl balls over-develops forearm muscle that eventually becomes the seat O. all the trouble. It makes SenSt when you remember that in th' minors, where money is not so plen. tiful and baseballs are used after they develop skin you do not lovt to touch, pitchers with sore arm! are rare.
 Copyright, 1s39. by United Press,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
Record Payoff At Narragansett

Pawtucket, R. l., May 10.-UP)- Eight long-shot players who cashed six $2 pari-mutuel tickets for $2,- 083.50 each in the season's largest daily double enjoyed a hearty laugh today at the expense of followers of form charts.
 The lucky ticket holders reaped a minor fortune yesterday when Walter F. Tabacar's Ground Oak, a 46-1 shot, and Mrs. w. Sorren- tino's Miss Martis, a 12-1 outsider, won the firStt wo races at Narra- gansett horse race track here.
 Three Cape Cod residents, B. L. Barrett of Harwichport and Beorge Bearse and William Courtnell, both of Chatham, who coupled Miss Martis with the 12-horse field ln the first race, held one of the tickets.
 Other winners were Peter Nich- olas, Mt. Kisko, N. Y, waiter; M . McNicholas of Jackson Heights, L. T., and G. S. Holmes, James Ko- kos and A. Rabinowitz, all of Bos- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
LAST NIGHTS FL GIFTS
By United Press

New York-(Broadway arena)- Tony Marteliano, 140 IA, New York and Yucatan Kid, 135 1-2, Mexico City, drew (8); Julie Kogan, 135 1-2, New York, and John Rinaldi, 140 1-4, New York, drew (8).
 New York -(Coliseum) Carl (Red Guggino, 136, Hartford, outpointed Aldo Spoldi, 136, Italy, (S); Doug Marsh, 147 IA, Canada, defeated Mickey Donohue, 147, New York (6l
 White Plains, N. Y.-Mickey La Mar, 132 1-2, New York, and Hank Maselli, 134 1-2, Philadelphia, drew (8); Dennis Deegan, 149 IA. New York, kayoed Joe Triano, Nauga- tuck, Conn.,, (4.
 New Bedford, Mass.-Steve Ha- laiko, 136, Syracuse, N. Y, decisioned Martin Riley, 132 1-2, Fall River Q0); George (Dusty) Brown, l28, Fall River, decisioned Clarence Yates, 127, New Bedford (6); Oscar Suggs, 147, Newport, R. l., decisioned Jack Wolgast, 152, New Bedford GO; Al Franklin, 134, Fall River decisioned Red Dupre. 146, Dart mouth (6); Jackie Hadley, 12O, New Bedford, decisioned Young Dyson, 126, New Bedford (4).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
DAY BRILLIANT l AS CROSBY WINS
Pitcher Hits and Twirls in Fine Fashion to Win
 8=5 Game

It was Day day for Crosby yes- terday afternoon as the wellknown and popular athlete just about beat Gilbert of Winsted single-handed in a baseball game at Hamilton park won by Day and Crosby to 5. Jimmy pitched the winners to an easy victory giving but eight hits which he spread out, and when it came his turn to bat he delivered three times in four chances. For Gilbert, Stan Koszalka struck out IS batters, but His own mates could not hit when hits meant runs.
 With a three run lead in the sec ond inning, Day sailed along smoothly. Fradette and Curtis tripled and singled in the third to tie the score for Gilbert but Cros- by got 'em back in the next inning and stayed ahead to the finish. Crosby had 2 shaky seventh inning when Day walked three but came out of it without too much dam- age. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-10
LIONS AND FULTON
 MARKET GAME ON

The opening game of the Water bury Lions softball schedule will be played this evening at SIS D. m The Lions will lineup against the Fulton market team on the Rolling company field on East Aurora street. The committee managing the team includes: Charles Manganaro, chair man; William O. Taylor and Charles Greenblatt.
 Among the Lions expecting to don uniforms are: Dr. Glenn Sweet, John Turbert, William O. Taylor, Edward Smith, James Miller Charles Greenblatt, K. E. Norton Decker, J. Sydney Pearson, James o. Adams and Charles Manganaro.