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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
RADIO BUILDING
BIDS RECEIVED

Bids on contract for construction
Of a radio transmitter building AZ
new MeChord field were opened
Friday at II =. m. At Fort Lewis
Low was the bid of Noble Nnite,
Seattle. at 1857. Bids now 60 70
Washington. y. C., where tns
award will be made.
Other bidders and bids: Western
Construction Co. Seattle, SO1ll:
Ronnell Construction Co, Tacoma,
Sfoq24: Sound Construction and
Engineering Corp. Seattle, w.
100: Nels Mortensen, Seattle All'-
7as: E. G. Walker, Tacoma, Vs.
AZ.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
DRumHELlER'S
Law ATTACKED

OLYNlP1A-Chisf Justice Bruce
Blake Tha,rsday Issued n alter
uative writ q mandate against
License Director Dave q. Cohn
directing him 10 show eanss on
June . Why ~ should not collect
the new fuel - tax from The
Inland Empire Refineries. INC.
and ths Montana Headlight on
Co.. both of Spokane.
The writ was obtained by Attor-
ney-General G. W. Hamilton to
test constitutionslity Of the ex-
smption granted those two COM
panies by the 1899 legislature. The
session passed . law placing the
quarter Of Z cent fuel oil tax on
Ill liquifiabls petroleum products,
but exempted domestic companies
refining crude oil In this state.
Hamilton lost an earlier attempt
10 test the law. The tax since has
gone into effect. Ne questioned
Validity al Ne exemption on
grounds 4 granted certain i'm
munities to those companies which
were denied other distributors Of
such products.
sPOKANE-Stste Sen. Joseph
Drumheller. q member Of the leg
islaturs that passed the law ex.
empting companies refining crude
old In Washington from fuel oil
taxes. II general manager and vice
president Of Montana Headlight
Oil Co.. which figured IN an alter.
native writ Of mandate issued BY
the state supreme court.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
MARRIAGELICENSES

Marriage licenses have been is
sued by the county auditor to
William Morrell and Maude Jen-
sen. both Of Tacoma: r. f. Dixon
Of San Francisco and Alva Ruth
Cavan Of Oakland. Cal; Clarence
Hegg of juneau. Alaska. and Nan
Lordeman Of Denver. Colo. and
Silas +. Morgan and Bertha Yuill.
both OF Spokane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

There were quiet chuckles in
the courtroom when, in one of the
many letters from Strauss to
Meyers introduced in evidence by
the defense, paragraph referring
to an overeost Strauss had left in
New York was read. Strauss ask
ed Movers 10 look after the coat
and see that II doesn't get moth
eaten"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

Market Center, de bsxs food
shopping esta bssshment which
serves a wide area IN the south
section Of the city. this week
In celebrating ths thiyd snniver-
s~vy Of its founding. and announces
a. Ssvai thSosseh The rsrnes IN
anniversssy sale which should
maks the STORE the mecca for food
bsyers a Tacoma this week end.
Since the opening Of the stors
three ysass ago. 4 has advertised
its. food bargains exclusively IN
The Times and the response Of the
large family Of Times readers IN
the south section Of the city and N
nearby suburban areas 10 largely
credited by A. p. steidel. owner Of
ths market. with ~ pectaeulsr
soccess.
steidel h proud Of the record
made by his store and particularly
directs attention of the shopping
public 10 the fact that the big BUSH
ness done. with rapid turnover. at
Market Center assures customers
always a q new and fresh stock
Of food supplies Of all descriptions.
Only the Best
market Center IN a real one
stop food market" Steidel says.
I'VE lay special emphasis on al
ways having the best meats. fresh
vegetables and fruits that can be
secured and with our careful buy
ing and efficient organization. we
are able TO offer them 70 the
public at prices that will compare
with any In the city.
For our anniversary sale espe-
cially We have gone far beyond
normal procedure and are offer
ing specials which will prove high
~ attractive to thrifty house
wives"
Complete Line
Market Center handles a com.
plete line of staples and canned
foods, including all leading nationa
brands. but it places special en-
rhssis A. 4 locslly-owned store or
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
Gets 30 Days for
Larceny by Check

Earl L. Louderback. 3i-year-old
painter. pleaded guilty 10 charges
Of petty larceny by check before
Justice Clarence D. Layton Fri
day and was sentenced to serve 80
DAYS in the county Jail.
Louderback, who lives at 1945
Fawcett ave, was arrested by
city police May 10. He was &C
cused Of passing several worth
less checks for small amounts on
various business firms.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
LAST RITES SATURDAY
FOR SUMNER RESIDENT

SUMNER services Tor
Magnus Martin Hjertass, 81. VINO
died at a Tacoma hospital Thurs
day following long illness, Will
be held at p. m. Saturday al
the Sumner funeral chapel with
Rev. Higman officiating. Burial
will be in Sumner cemetery.
The deceased is survived ny his
parents, Mrs. Carrie NJ. HJertaas
Of Sumner and Andrew NJ. HER
taas of Tacoma. and sister, Mrs.
Bertha FELTON,. also of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
N. P. RY. SHOPS WILL
CLOSE FOR z WEEKS

Shortage Of operating funds will
close the Northern Pacific shops
in South Tacoma for two weeks
starting Monday. H. J. McLain.
superintendent. said work will be
resumed on June 5.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

condtions OF secrecy @at ps-
sembled melodrama.
The chief witness. he said, had
been Gilbert, who said he had
heard Of the alleged plot to over.
throw the government from a per-
son he believed 10 be a servant in
an exclusive New York City club,
Gilbert testified. Dies said, that
this person claimed to have over
heard the club members plotting
the overthrow Of the government.
A waiter, he made notes he turned
over to Gilbert, the New York
sociaiite told the committee. These
notes were transmitted 10 other
persons, who circulated them to
a special mailing list.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
To GiUe Drama at
Three Churches

Judge and Mrs. NJ e. Summers
will present their drama Drunk
Drivers" Sunday in the following
local churches:
Summit Methodist at IL q. M;
Bethany Methodist at 2:3o p. M,
and Central Baptist. 1880 p. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

William Marlstt, veteran pro-
Queer Of spectseles. who will
direct the mammoth Golden Jubi-
lee epic. Saga Of the West. in the
stadium here, will be principal
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
Retired General, Millionaire
Named in Dies Group Expose

NASHINGTON-The Dies un-Amercan Activities COM
mfttee said today that MaorGenera George Van Horn
Moseley retired Dudley Perrepon Gilbert, New York mil
honare socale and number of other persons were
engaged in campaign eoSnterac alleged plot to over
throw the government.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

foods manufactured here N Va
coma, Steidel declared.
Prior 10 building Market Center
in 1896, Steidel operated a meat
market IN the South Pacific DIS
tsict and has operated HE Fern
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

The campaign, Rep. Martin Dies,
committee chairman, said. had a
strong anN-semitic tinge. Dies
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20
WASHINGTON The houss

WASHINGTON - The house
committee investigating nm
American activities decided ~
day to subpoena Chairman John
d. NJ. Hamilton Of the Repub-
lean National committee and
Mai. Gen. George Van Horn
Moseley. retired, In Its inquiry
into an asserted anti-Semitic
campaign.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

Pssl market yincs l0fs when he
came 10 Tacoma from Seattle.
Stesdefs son now operates Me Fern
Hill market and Angelo Bartoy "
manager Of the grocery and
produce departments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-05-20

made his disclosures after the COM
mittee had heard witnesses under
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

police work drew scathinG
reply from Grant Reynolds,
president Of the local branch of
the N.A.A.C.P. In a strong
letter of protest to Governor j..
w. Bricker, Mr. Reynolds said:
The Cleveland branch of the
NAACP is alarmed, insulted,
and outraged over a statement
made i'm letter written by Cot.
Lynn Black, superintendent of
the Ohio state Highway Patrol,
to Representative Chester X.
Gillespie. Ii this letter u public
servant, such rs l presume Col.
Black TO be, makes the follow
ing statement: Il believe 20 u
can understand there is place
in enforcement work for color
ed people in city police depart
ments where there are certain
colored sections to be policed.
However, thi condition does
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
GOVERNOR ASKS MOTOR
ISTS TO BE MORE CAREFUL

Charleston, w. Va, Dec. 90
Special - Governor Holt Joined
Supt. G.. G.. Tallman OF the state
department Of public safety to-
day in public plea to motorist
and pedestrians to be particular
" careful on West Virginia high
ways during the closing days
of December and particularly,
The pre-Christmas season.
Reminding the public thas
the years final month has prov
ed It's most disasterous, the
states chief executive said:
December, W 1 t h It's winter
and holiday hazards, is again
proving itself month OF un-
usual tragedy on the highways
of the state. o..
"At the time Of this writing
twcnty-onc lives already have
been lost in NOR vel ccdOehiat
been lost in motor vehicle acct
dents since the first day Of the
month. This brings the years
total Of fatalities to date to 335.
"Thc latter half Of this month
Of 1889 still lies ahead-a season
Of pleasures and happiness for
our people as whole but one
that may bring sadness to many
Much Of this potential grief
can be prevented and the happi-
ness preserved in several homes
By the exercise OF care on the
part Of persons operating motor
vehicles az well as by pedestri.
ans.
| II is my sincere hope that al
our citizens who operate auto
mobiles, trucks or motorcycles
| will, while driving, give Their
complete thoughts TO the rule'
! Of safety 10 Themselves, thos'
who accompany them, the occup
, ants Of other vehicles and prrS
! us or foOt, and that pAdSHt1
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
National Groups to Form Com
mittee on Wagner Health Bill

New York, December ID
The following national organiZa-
tions have responded to Il call
sent out by the NAACP to form
coordiklting committee to
consider the inclusion OF protec-
tive measures in the Wagner
Health Bill, the association an
nounced here today: Improved
Benevolent and Protective Ord
cr of Elks OF the World, Ma
tional Women's Trade Union
League. Phi Delta Kappa Soro-
rity, National Council Of Negro
Women, National Baptist Con-
ention OF America, National Sur
day School and BYPU Congress-,
National Association Of Colored
Graduate Nurses, and the Ma
tional Bar Association.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
GOV. HOLT WRITES PAPMH-
LET TO MINERS OF w. Va.

Homer A. Holt, Governor of
the great State Of West Virginia,
has authored a pamphlet which
bears the title of Il message to
the miners of West Virginia. In
this pamphlet he certainly puts
over a message that every miner
should read regardless Of his
personal prejudices, political aft
liation and such trivalities. The
Governors message takes the
form Of an explanation and a
defense OF Americanism against
its enemies. We do not belong to
the Governors party nor have
much care for his political
future, but he is our Governor,
his pamphlet evidences that his
political tenets are Americana
to these we do subscribe. We are
not sufficiently informed on the
nature Of the motiviating inhu-
ences behind the pamphlet tc
take a stand should we be so in.
clined, but no man can make Z
defense Of Americanism and say
I'VE remain silent and WITHHOLD
commentator because he is no
Of our political faith.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
PASSAGE OF NEW ANTI
lYkGHING BILL seen

Hammond, Ind. Dec. 15.-The
Gavaga-Fish federal Anti-Lyn-
ching Bill, which comes up for a
vote on the floor of the House
January 9Th, will pass by an
overwhelming majority.
This was the prediction made
Sunday by Representative VIM.
T. Schultz, who was the chief
speaker at a meeting held at the
st. John AME Zion church here
to launch the annual membership
drive Of the Hammond branch Of
the NAACP.
Praising the leadership given
to the long fight to pass the bill,
by Walter Whit. executive
secretary Of the Association,
Schultz said that he, together
with a great many Congressman,
had co-operated in fighting for
the bill. Other speakers at the
meeting included:
Mayor Frank r. Martin, who
introduced REPRESENTATIVE Schulz
to, DR.. Dennis A. Bethea, the
Rev. Mr.. George w. Rivers
pastor Of the church, J. C. Jacobs
president of the branch OF the
NAACP at Chicago.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

ans will keep themselves alert
to the traffie dangers at all
times"
Col. Tallman pointed out that
the 1889 toll is below that OF Il
year ago, but expressed the
fear that the record may not be
maintained.
Fog, snow, ice and slcet arc
taking their toll" he remarked,
during December and motor
lists should bear in mind that
soft highway shoulders are re-
sulting In many pedestrians trod-
ing the hard surface OF the higI T
ways where they are more apt
TO be tagets OF speeding cars and
trucks. / don't believe we can be
,too careful during such times. "
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
5. c. PROFESSOR LEADS
Hk.A.C.P. SEAL DRIVE

New York. Dec. 15.-The Col
umbia, South Carolina, branch
OF the NAACP, with $500 MA
ACP Christmas seals sold and
paid for, stood first today in the
Associations list OF branches
who have made financial re
turns on their drives, accord
ing to T.. Frederic Morrow,
director OF the drive.
Chairma OF the Columbia drive
was Professor J. f.. Briggs, Of
Benedict college, who has headed
the seal campaign in the South
Carolina city for several years.
Columbia has sold thrce-fourths
Of their total OF $500 seals, Mr..
Morrow said. All OF the million
seals have been distributed thru
out the country, he added.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
Paul Robson Defends Russia;
Hits Critics of Soviets' March

Philadelphia, Dec. 2O.-Paul
Robson, world famous actor
and singer, said here this week
that the action Of the Soviet
Union in Finland was necessary
to balk a united drive Of the big
imperialistic powers against the
Soviet Union.
Robeson's attitude was ex-
pressed in an interview which
appeared in the Philadelphia Re-
cord. The noted artist is here as
the star of the new play. John
Henry" now in it's first week at
the Erlanger theatre.
Of Vincent Sheen, white writ
er and author Of Personal His
tory" who recently came out
with a number Of war-inciting
attacks on Soviet Russia, Robe
son said:
"Sheen and other intellectuals
shortly will find themselves in
the pro-fascist, pro-Hitler, pro-
Mussolini camp. And no matter
what one thinks Of Russia, that,
certainly, is no place for a liberal
to be. Sheen is haywire." Robe
son was quoted as saying that
he now parts company with
Sheen on a personal basis"
(The above is NEWS not an
expression of our beliefs.)
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
YOungL 0gan High
Journalists FeteG

On Tuesday evening, Decem-
Der 10Th, in Logan the club in
journalism under the direction
of Mrs. Thomas held one of the
prettiest social, instructive, and
dignified meets that we have
witnessed in any high school.
James J. Dickcrson, the presi-
dent of the Student Council, was
Master of Ceremonies, and what
an excellent master he was. So
much dignity was eXemp.ified
until a stranger could scarcely
decipher students from men,
bers of the faculty. The charm
ing Miss Marcella Price was
hostess of the evening.
Short and spicy speeches were
made by Arthur Armstrong,
Sports Editor; Fred Jeffries,
Editor-in-C h e f; Mrs. M. l.
Thomas, Faculty Advisor. Prof.
Smith Jones, Principal of the
Aracoma high school, introduce
ed Mrs. M. T. Whittico, of Key
stone, guest speaker of the
evening, and Prof. Craighead
Mrs. DeLoache and Mrs. Smith
Jones guests from Kimball.
The banquet hall was beauti-
fully and artistically decorated
with symbols of Christmas,
poinsettas and evergreens, the
banquet tables wi h large
bouquets of cut flowers
However the flowers and the
decorations did not detract one
iota from the pretty and del
cious menu prepared under the
direction of the Home Economics
teacher, Mrs. Buster Thompsor,
who is at ease and at home in
the culinary art.
The gorgeous evening gowns
ranging from beautiful black
velvets to the pastel shades, re-
fected the charm and beauty of
both maid and matron.
At a glance was seen the spa
cious and well-ordered office of
the principal. The library is a
thing Of beauty and should be
a joy forever. All the worth
while periodicals, magazines ana
newspapers were there and be-
ing used. The Aracoma high has
at its command many volumes
of Negro literature as well as
news prints. That's a splendid
way in which to inculcate race
pride; Not only lip pride but
have, read and do,
Mr.. Smith Jones is certainly
putting his job over as principal
and has an excellent cooperative
faculty. Success to you, Ara
coma high and God speed you
young junior Journalists, the
field is calling for trained men
ard women, there are battles to
fight, there are sacrifices to be
made but there are also rewards,
material and intangible. The
cause is worth fighting for and
it is not a selfish one.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
If You Want q Harem

This chain was started in Reno
in the hope of bringing happi-
ness to all. Unlike most chains,
this one does not cost you any
money. Send a copy of this let
ter to five male friends, then
bundle up your wife and send
her TO thepersOn who heads the
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
Harlem Man Urges
All Aid Census Men

New York. December l3.-Dr.
{. Is. Powell, first virr-prcsidcnt
of the Victory Life Insurance
company. publisher of the Am
Stcrdam News, president of the
Community Personal Finance
Corporation, and one of lIarlcm's
foremost business mcr, pointed
out this week that the coorcra-
ton Of col0rcd tradCSmcn with
the CnumcratOrS who viii take
the 1910 census Of cuisines. VIII
be absolutely necessary if an
accurate mdistortcd picture ~
the Negro in the business world
is TO be secured. %
The census of business Will be
gin January 2nd. II wi cove.
retail trade, wholesale tradc,
service businesses and laundrics
theatres and other place OF
amusement, hotels and tourist
camps, and constructive actiVi-
ties. 1t will be the first complete
survey Of its kind since 1898.
Negro business men all over
the country should give extra
time and attention to filling out
the schedule blanks for the 49,
40 census Of business" DIR. Pow
said. when completed, this
census will furnish the whole ma
ton with q wealth OF informa-
ton about colorcd business enter
prises that could be obtained in
no other way. If the informa-
ton is incomplete or gives n
false picture in any way, Negro
business is certain to suffer"
DR.. Powell pointed out that in
the past ccnsuScs many small
tradesmcn were reluctant to
g V correct information about
their enterprises, fearing that
the facts would be disclosed to
creditors, income tax collectors,
or the like.
Congress provides" he said
that all information given to
census cnumcratOrs must be
kept in strictest confidence. No
thing about an individual bust
ness, its ownership, volume of
sales, or number Of employees,
will be allowed to reach the gen
cral public or even another
government department. What
ever is finally revealed about
Negro business will be released
only in broad statistical form.
Thus the people Of the United
States will be- provided wit h o.
most helpful picture Of Negro
enterprise as a whole, with no
embarrassment to any Individual
through disclosures of his bust
ness secrets.
81 cannot too strongly urge
complete cooperation of the Ne
gro public with those who will BIS
charged wit h taking the>104O
census Of business"
Census blanks will be distri.
butcd by cnumerators, and each
business man will be given
ample time to make his report.
The field work will be completed
within four or five months, dur
ing which tabulation will be
under way. The basic facts secur-
od vii be published in 1910.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
Ohio Governor Gets Protest
Over Police Jim Crow Tatics

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec 15.-Thc
refusal Of Ohio's highway pat
rol superintendent to appoint
a Negro who had passed the
states highway patrol service
because there was no place for
thSsn" in this department Of
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
Fish Walks on Tail

The wahoo, a tropical game FISH,
when hooked walks on its tail along
the surface Of the water. II has an
unusual backbone consisting Of q
latticework OF bones which brace
the spine in such q way that tho FISH
Cannot bend is body up or down
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

0s&sAaA%za ~ ~ kasi. 70 date
~ Yl RaRa - 49, 81 OhTist
90 SA~sT - a. n, S~|v O~rAsg's
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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

list. When your name works up
to the top of the list you will
receive 1915 women.
II a V c faith! Do not let the
chain break! Let the good work
go on. Aux.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22

CAB@A v1abVeDaAy hes a ''horto-
riluu which INCLUDES one OF the
largest private hArbsrhins In the
country end ons Of tina most con,-
prehsnslVe records a tho cultivated
PLANS OF Ess work
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1939-12-22
Cubic Miles oi Ocean Water

All the occaf5 II the world COM
bined contain 327 ,672 900 cubic
miles Of water nc cubic mile con
tains more 100, 900 900 gal
ions.
Evening star., 1939-08-01

senger and express transportation
and meet the national defense,
the payment to be made for the
carriage of mail must be fixed after
examining all the circumstances Of
the particular route and keeping a
continuous watch on all the changes
that they undergo.
The way in which mail compensa-
ton is paid can largely determine
the kind Of service that Is rendered
and the manner Of its development.
1t is the Authority's policy to seek
means Of payment that will provide
the greatest possible incentive for
development on sound commercial
lines and the display Of commercial
initiative in seeking increased traf-
fic.
Payments must be sufficient to
make 1t possible for an eflcient
management to do everything neces-
sary to keep the service at the
highest standard of safety and re-
liability.
Not . Subsidy.
Air transportation has a status
similar to that Of some other classes
OF mail service for which it is ira
ditional to pay amounts sufficient to
insure that they will be adequately
performed, even though the expense
thereby incurred exceeds the postage
on mail that is carried One some
times hears the word subsidy" used
as If all payments for the carriage of
mail by air could be properly so
described. To pay the sum necessary
for the proper maintenance of a
necessary public service would hard
ly seem to be subsidy in any event;
but certainly it would be absurd to
describe as subsidy the amounts
paid for the maintenance of a serv-
ice which automatically and at the
very same moment brings most of its
cost back to the Treasury in Wash
lngton. That part of the pay for
carrying airmail which is covered
by the postage on the letters does
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