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Smyrna times., 1940-06-27

Mrs. Ralph G. FAIRIES is spending
few days this week as guest OF
Donald Willim in Washington.
Mrs. William G.. Roe, Jr., and
Mrs. James Messick are spending
a week at White Crystal Manor,
Maryland.
Mrs. Bessie Merrill has returned
from Fort Hancock, N. j., where
she has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell Pusey.
Miss Harriet Hutchison, of Del
aware Hospital Nursing School,
spent Sunday with her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Frazier.
Miss Betty Hillman of Philadel-
phia, and Miss Patsy Hillman and
Mr.. ]. A. Hillman the third, of
Pittsburg, have been the guests
during the past week of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Elmer Pratt at Glenfern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Bur-
rous and daughter Martha, were
e1lests of DIR. and Mrs. M. ]. Penta
at Reading, Pa, on Sunday.
Mrs. Francis Gebhart and son
Carl, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Serman, in Laurel.
Mrs. Benjamin Ely has returned
from a visit with her son, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Ely at Mays Land
ing, N. ].
Mrs. ]. 2. Martin and daughter
Patricia, and Mrs. Russell Kay of
Lansdowne, Pa, were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn S. King over
the weekend.
Mr.. Henry Lower, who is en-
ployed in Wilmington, is home on
his vacation.
Miss Florence Lurty of New
York City, has returned after
spending several days with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Lurty.
Miss Kay Nickols of Whining
ton is a guest of Mrs. George
Scout.
Miss Marianne Webb is a guest
this week of Miss Helen Osborne
at Hurlock, Md.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27

Through interstate cooperation, it
is hoped that eventually the re-
quirements of the individual crops
and communities may be so an
alyzed as to make it possible for
workers to be routed just where
they are needed. 1t is hoped that
by distribution of information
through local employment offices,
shortages in one community and
other supply in another may be
avoided. Through free employ
ment service offices, it is also hop
ed, according to DR.. Wharton, to
eliminate the ''padrone" or road
boss, who takes a share of. the
workers already very meager pay,
IN return for placing him on job.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27

gested that the Little Theatre
sponsor community singing to
work in conjunction with the
Smyrna Band, which is being re
vived. A number of people, it
seems, have been working on the
idea, which was brought up at the
Little Theatre meeting Monday
night. This group enthusiastically
voted to sponsor such movement
in fact, a committee was chosen
then and there and as a starter,
the members, all wearing white,
will air their voices singing God
Bless America" as the grand finale
of the barbecue show on the
Fourth.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27
EXPERIMENTAL
TOMATO PLOTS
Continued from Page One)

State Board of Agriculture, or DR..
T. F. Manns, plant pathologist and
soil bacteriologist of the Delaware
experiment station, who will dis
cuss insect and disease control
measures. Arrangements for this
field meeting were made by Kent
County Agent Russell E. Wilson in
cooperation with w. /. Boyd, field
man for Libby, McNeill & Libby,
following a conference with repre-
sentatives of the experiment sta
ton concerning the interesting
facts to be called to the attention
of tomato growers who will visit
these experimental plots. In ad-
dition to this particular farm there
are also twelve other farms in the
Dover, Wyoming and Viola areas
on which tomato fertilization and
cost of production demonstrations
are being conducted this year by
the county agent in cooperatin
with Kenneth w. Baker, extension
economist of the University of
Delaware, Libby, McNeill & Libby,
and the American Potash Institute
Following this field meeting on
July 2, it is suggested that tomato
growers keep in touch with the de-
velopments of these various plots
throughout the remainder of the
season. It is planned to schedule
another field meeting on this farm
during the tomato lripening period
in order to give farmers the oppor-
tunity to see the harvested results
Of these experimental plots.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27
FLORIAN

Another triumph by the man who
gave you Estate Fair" and Cav
alcadew with
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27
Free Library For Smyrna

A most progressive move for the
civic good is that now made by
the Smyrna Library Commission.
From July 1st on, the Library here
will be free to all residents of
Smyrna Special School District
(Story on page one).
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27
MIGRATION OF
WORKER STUDY

Continued from Page One)
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27

Coverdale, A Friend, Mrs. May
Hickey, Harry Slaughter, Mrs.
William Evans, Miss Elva Griffin.
Continued Next Week.
Smyrna times., 1940-06-27

meet the crowd coming UP from
the Lotus Gardens. When they ar
-confusion!- It's no longer
Saturday mite. It's Sunday morn
ing.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
URBAN LEAGUE
TO OBSERVE
OPPORTUNITY
WEEK MAR. 1917

COLUMBUS-R r.. O'Hara Lanier,
assistant director of the Division of
Negro Affairs, National Youth Ad-
ministration, Washington, DC, WI
deliver the opening address Of the
Eighth Vocational Opportunity Week
campaign of the Columbus Urban
League on Sunday. March 10.
He will address meeting at the
Spring Street YMCA at 4 pm. A
question period will follow the ad-
dress.
The campaign is sponsored locally
by the Frontiers Club Of Columbus,
and will be conducted from March
10 through March II. Additional
meetings will be held in churches,
schools and community centers dur
ing the week, through the coopera-
ton of various socia. agencies.
The theme of the campaign is "Ex-
ploring New Fields for Productive
Services A major objective Of the
campaign is to create d public aware
ness of the problem confronting the
Negro youth.
Mr. Lanier Is q graduate of Lin
roM uAaysxgity, .5aanSe&s 1a-s ykSgs
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Appointment
Continued from page y

Nh. Phillips has an excellent back
ground and training for the field
winch he has entered. He is the son
Of Rev. j. P. Phillips, a rtraI lead
er and was one Of the first county
agents appointed in this section. He
grew up amidst the type Of farm
surroundings which the Federal
Government is STRIVING to make pos
sible for the rural dwellers.
He received his elementary train
ing IN the rural schools of Mont
gomary County and his high school
and college work Tin part) at State
c3.eI Nolaga, Montgomery, and
IN the South's two most outstanding
Negro Vocational Teacher Training
Schools Hampton Institute and
Tuskegee Institute, and has had am.
pie opportunity to study conditions
among, the peohe whom he has been
appointed to serve. For outstand-
ing work as a teacher Of vocational
agriculture in Arkansas and Ala
bama, and Farm superintendent and
instructor Of Soil at Tuskegee Insti-
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Ghandi, The
Phoenix

For several years certain
sections Of the American press
have insisted that both Ghandi
and his influence in India are
passee. For a while it seemed
that this opinion was correct.
The younger Indian leaders
seemed to have tired of non
resistance and non-corpora-
tion. However, the Japanese
war in China, and the new
Worlds S war have given a new
color to Indian demands.
Ghandi's methods are, at last.
Just the weapons needed by
the exponents of Independ-
ence. So the Mahatma comes
to the fore ais the reborn pro-
phet Of complete freedom for
the Indians. Says he, India
cannot wait until after the war
for her Independence. She
now demands full and nnre-
stricted freedom"
Ghansai ID again hin cd aaaE,
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
Robert s. Abbott
Lighted "A orch

The story Of the rise Of Rob
ert S. Abbott reads like one of
the far famed IIoratio Alger
tales. Of some decades ago.
Many are the lads. who insplr-
ed BY such tales. climbed to
the topmost peaks of success.
Though the heroes Of these
tales belonged 10 another race.
In Robert Abbott. Negro
youths have an example from
one Of their own From him
they may CLEAN the lesson that
what he did they too can
achieve. His struggles. ii I hi
cago. with L little one sheet
paper, on which he worked as
printer, tNpese1ter, editor and
salesman. represents 4 story
worthy Of some master blogra
pher. From door to door.
church 10 church, with bundles
Of his little paper. he tiudged
through summer and winter
until il grew into the world
famed Chicago Defender of
today None Il ho knew him
will deny that the Chicago De
fender Is the expl esslon of his
genus.
To-day. Robert i. Abbott III
the flesh IL 40 more. But III the
institution he built his ideals
still live, and ia the new spirit
Of letters that has awakened
the Negro press he has lighted
torch that shall lllumine the
pathway of 4 fallen people. as
they Journey to the land -
better things No, Robert s.
Abbott cannot die. for he has
set the hearts Of his people
ai1ame with i thirst for know
ledge. Well may he be re-
membered as he dean Of Ne
gro publishers. and The ideal Of
struggling journalists
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A Worthy Example

On June thirtieth, 1910. Dr.
Arthur Howe, president ct
Hampton Institute will delin-
quish his position voluntarily
The explanation for this course
Is given as a desire to have no
friction at the school. said he.
You should have a new presi-
dent, not involved With the
serious measures ct the re-
trenchment prog i n who
would be IN a better position g
make a fresh start on building
up the Hampton Of the fn-
ture. s
This is an attitude all too
rare among Negro school
heads. Needless to say Dir.
Howe does not belong to this
group. That is why he sees
things 50 sensibly The race.
has for years, suffered at the
hands Of school proxies. who
long after the day OF their use
fulness, insist upon inflicHing
themselves upon struggling m
stitutions. With 4 staged flare
of forged success they dupe un-
whiting trustees and gnlllble
public into thinking that they
are doing well. " hereas,
neither their moral, nor busi-
ness fitness would bear scrut-
my. 1t IS too bad that certain
of this flock will not take heed
from DR.. Howe. But that is
too much to expect of the un-
fit. That is why they are unfit.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
Italy Pulls The
Lions r all

Tile British Lion roars and
Italian ships are enterned with
their cargoes of German coal.
mined III Germany by Italian
miners imported by Hitler for
this purpose. Mussolim does
not like this kind Of playful
ness on the part Of the English,
with whom he has been pay
ing court in his efforts TO sell
to all WafTing parties. So, he
tells England that the italian
government must not be re-
stricted. as a neutral. in her
innocent trade with nations. in
or out Of war. England takes
different view Of this situa-
tion. Then. Mussolini takes
the British Lion by the tail,
and declares, I'VE will not sell
YOU our war supplies for your
Welsh coal. We will buy our
coal from America :
AT this junction the British
Lion meows like 4 kitty. in
stead Of letting out his char
acteristic roar. Which shows
that we still have some Ameri-
can trade experts who are dip
lomatic enough to turn the
European debacle into a gold
stream for this country Can't
you see that buying coal from
America will give Italy an ex-
cuse for securing other sup
plies that may be finally rail
roaded into Germany Well,
war is a mixed up affair.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
Another Way To
Remember Dunbar

On Sunday, March third
over NBC Il commendable pro-
gram was given. commemorate
ing the works Of outstanding
Negro poets, among them Paul
4 alirence Dunbar. This was Il
noble gesture. But there is
still Il finer way in which the
life and works Of Dunbar may
be brought to the hearts Of
young America Many Of the
Younger set doubtless did not
pause long enough to hear the
program
Ever 50 often the public de-
mands reprints Of Shakespeare
and other literary notables Of
othcr wears. Why has the Ne
gro public failed to demand 4
newer deluxe edition Of Dun
bars works. The old prints
are outnoded. and uninyiting
for this day. Whereas a beau
tiful edition would not only re-
yive and widen the demand
.for I Ii s e masterpieces, il
would start 4 really live stream
If ioyalties into the Golfers Of
the Dunbar estate This is
really the magnificent way Of
hoWing appreciation for 4
truly great son Are YOU for
II
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
F FEA T u r ES

nounces the acquisition of Miss
Fay Tull, a graduate Of the
home economics department
Of Lincoln University, Jeffer-
son City Mo-, as the first wo-
man Of color to be so distin-
guished. AS further fitness for
this type Of work, Miss Tull
has studied in the home eco
nomics department Of Colum-
bia University.
This opening Of new field
for efficient Negro women vim
dicates the insistenee, Of lead
ing educators, upon the wide
spread preparation Of both men
and women Of Americas most
oppressed minority. The pro-
cess may be slow. but it is
safe, bloodless and effective.
II will win d lasting place for
the Negro in the life Of the ma
ton.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
c @ NJ NJ E N 7 S

tute, Mr.. Phillips was awarded
'el.o@si,ip by the General Education
Board and studied sol at the Uni
setsity Of Wisconsin. where he re-
eeived the degree Of Master Of
Science in Soils.
Mr.. Phillips imn4 late work will
be among the farmers Of Lowndes
County in the state Of Alabama. His
large contact as field representative
Of Tuske3ee Institute as county
agent, and as vocational teacher, has
given him a wide range Of experience
which pa ticu arly fits him 10 SCI We
as a soil eonselvationalist. He as
sumed his new duties March l..
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
N. Y. Police Reported
In Christian Front

NEW YORK - (CNA) At least
900, and perhaps, 1000 city police
men were this week reported as
members Of the Christian Front, no
tdrious anti-Negro organization as
answers to questlonnaires sent to ar
New York City police We're being
tabulated
The QUESTIONABLE was sent to all
members of the force following
atatements bv II Christian Front
members now under Federal indlct-
ment for conspiracy to overthrow the
United States government, that the
organization had gained many re-
cruits in the police department.
There are about $4,000 uniformed
pd.ice and approximately 1000 de-
tectives on the force.
Although Police Commissioner
Valentine would not say what steps
might be taken against the men
when all the answers are tabulated,
Mayo, LaGuardia on whose order
the questionnaire was sent out, de-
clared that he'll "have something to
say in "a hours Anticipating any
disciplinary action, the Police BEN
evolent Association has stated it will
defend with every honorable
means any member who got into
trouble. ]" The Association said that
to question the mems membership IN
the outfit was most unusua.. $
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ABBOTT

Continued from page ONE
racy had returned and were fighting
with Abbott's help, against discrm-
nation at home, the Defender had
grown 10 such proportions that It
became necessary to move to its
present quarters on Indiana Avenue.
It's circulation, according to pub
lisher's figures, was 205, 900.
II is said that at its peak money
came IN so swiftly from circulation
representatives thai the clerks tos-
sed money orders into paper boxes.
counting them only when the day /;
last mail deliveries had been made.
BE that as it may, Abbott became
millionaire At that time he paid
himself salary OF $1,000 weekly
This Was in contrast with stories Of
the editors early days Of struggle
when he wore patched clothes. went
without food, and begged the assist.
ance Of friends.
Twice he had to Dust kav workers
from the newspaper after he became
convinced they were robbing the
business. The first major shakeup
wax IN 1924 and the last was IN
1884. Minor shakenps occurred fire.
auently.
In the past IA years, the rise OF
other strong papers in key locations
cut into the Defenders circulation
and revenue. In 1881 he launched
the illfated Abhott's Monthly which,
together with other losses sustainei
by business generally during the de-
preston. ate into his reserve. Dur
ing the past few years the Defender
has been fighting to regain much q
the ground lost in the past decadt
and half.
Always interested in the advance.
men, Of his race Abbott was active
in fields Other than newspaper. HI
made trips TO Europe and Soutf
America to bind together Negroes
and natives of these Foreign lands
Here in the United States, he was
awarded honorary degrees by Morris
Brown college and Wilherforee Uni
versity
Had he desired, he could have re,
/ ceived many political posts but he
"a ways declined. During World Wa
! he served as a speaker on various
Liberty loan drives, was an advises
/ to the Southside draft board, ant
served on Governor isoWdea's Rae,
commission after the 1919 race riots
/ He was also life member of tn,
! Art institute and Historical society
and received the highest honor o
/ Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity for dis
tinguished service to his race.
Mr., Abbott first married Heie,
Thornton OF Athens, Ga, in 1913
| They were divorced In 1888 Late
he married the widow Of Col Frank
lin Dennison who survives him
Other survivors are his nephew
| John II. Sengstaeke, vice presiden
and general manager of the Defend
er; two sisters in Savannah, Mis-.
Rebeeca Sengstaeke and Mrs. Eiz;
! Mckay, and two other nephews ane
four nieees hi Chicago.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
Our First
Airline Hostess

From the dawn of history the
Negro has in some way found
himself interviewer with the
life of his white brother. His
tory shows that Africans We're
even found among the Roman
gladiators, and often 10 the
dismay of their fair opponents.
Today comes the news hat a
Missouri Negro girl is to be an
airline hostess, which shows
that our girls are about As
hirh@minded as the rest. The
Ar LINES, Inc, an
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
EDIT 3 RIAL

Like the ancient Phoenix, who
by his own acts burned his
body and then from the ashes
arose a youth again, Ghandi
comes forth stronger in body
and more brilliant in mind
than before. And let it not be
forgotten he enjoys today the
greatest following Of his en-
ire career.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
Ladies Auxiliary
Announce Results of
Xmas Seal Sale

COLUMBUS Mrs. Inez Holmes,
chairman Of the Ladies Auxiliary Of
the Columbus NAACP received the
following letter few days ago.
Dear Friend.
We are sorry that we cann,t
meet you face to face to extend
our hearty thanks for your ev-
cellent job as chairman Of the
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08

he received the Alb. degree, and Of
Leland Stanford University, where
he obtained his. MA. degree. He was
Rosenwald Fellow in vocationaf
guidance at Howard University
His experience Includes services as
dean Of the Florida A. and NJ Col
lege in Tallahassee and as admins
trative dean Of Houston College,
Houston, Texas.
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NEWS
CONTINUED from Page one)

turbed labor's ranks for years.
There can be no question but that
the cause Of legitimate unionism.
which will advance the real interests
of the workers has been seriously
damaged by the extremists. And
whether they shall continue their
destruction is up to the rank and
Gle of labor.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
THE FORUM

Entered AZ second class matter, July
4. 1913, at the Post Office at Dayton
under the act Of Congress, March ..
1875.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
+. Frederic MORROW, Director

Christmas Seal Campaign
Mrs. Holmes explains that this let
ter comes as a result of the report
which the Auxiliary made from the
sale Of The NAACP Xmas Seses The
seals s. Id for one cent each. The
Auxiliary sold $1,000 in Columbus.
The money goes into the legal fund
of the National Office.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08
"The Plays the Thing"

Who: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
What: "Hedda Gabler''
Where: Dayton Art Institute
When: March Is, 500 P. M.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-03-08

Christmas Sea Sale. We ask that
you share this note of apprecia-
tion with your committee, friends
and members of the branch, whose
loyal support helped you and me
make a success Of this undertak-
ing. All of us should be happy
in realizing that these contribu
tions have made a Christmas gift
to thousands of under-privileged
Americans, whose welfare viii be
served through the year by tha
constructive program Of I h :
NAACP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-21
Cameo Nine REDUCING
Brewers Prestige
In Industrial Loop
Gets Third Win in Row
Over Title Defenders
At PIoyoff Stort

Maybe these Heurich Brewers
aren't so tough after all. For two
years running they have ruled all
they surveyed in the Industrial Base
ball League and this year they
started out on the same track by
taking the first-half championship
Then Cameo Furniture stepped into
the picture and, led by Manager
Connie Wyche, it began to prove
that the Brewers are only human.
Cameo took the second half crown
by beating the Heurichs in two
straight games at the end and now
in the playoff series for the season
championship the Furnituremen are
one up.
They took the start of three
game playoff series yesterday, down.
ing the Brewers, So. Another game
was scheduled for this afternoon on
the Ellipse and victory for Cameo
would give it the season title and
the right to represent the Industrial
League in the city championship
series.
Heurich yesterday didn't have a
look in. Cameo collected all five of
its runs before the Brewers got to
Pitcher Frank beavers for their
three runs in the seventh inning
1t had men on base in every inning.
but beavers was effective in the
pinches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-21
Come Should Be Altered
By Older Players

I asked the ex-open and ex-ama-
teur champion to give older golfers
some advice along these lines.
when you get a little older,
Ouimet said. land begin to feel
little weary, the best move to make
is to take longer club on each shot.
IF you think you need a iron
to the green, take a 4 iron or q 5
iron and swing easily. Don't try to
crowd the shorter playing CLUB
Take the club that can get you home
without any feeling of effort. Swing
back farther on your chip shots and
YOUR longer puts. Try to loaf back
and then not hurry the downswing.
I know it is difficult to do when you
are tired. But at least try it.
You also will find a strong temp
tation not to turn or pivot. You
merely want to lift the clubhead and
then bring it down. Be sure here to
overaccentuate your turn-to over
do it.
"They once called golf an old
mans game. 1t isn't-not for
championship test"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-21
Macdonald Mile TOPS
D. {. Meet Program
On September Il

The second annual Cy Macdonald
Memorial Mile, in honor of the late
sporting-go house manager, again
will feature the District A. A. U.
track and field championships. to
be held September 81 at the Uni
versity of Maryland.
The inaugural of the mile was won
last year by Glen Cunningham,
great Kansas star. Efforts are be-
ing made to get Glen here to de-
fend his crown, but it is doubtful
if he will come.
Others invited for the event are
Chuck Fenske, Gene Venzke. John
Munski and Louis Zamperini.
An invitation weight lifting event
will be held in connection with the
track meet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-08-21
Rivals Highly Hopeful Showing Western Off High School Football Throne
Results, Poirings
In Semipro Ball
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
WICHITA, Kans., Aug. 21.-
Yesterdays results and today's
pairings in the national semi
pro baseball tourney here follow:
Today's Schedule.
AureIa. Iowa, VS.. Chicago.
Worcester, Mass, VS.. Woon-
socket. r. I.
Buford, Ga, VS.. Saltwater,
Okla.
Enid. Okla, VS.. Natrona, Pa.
Yesterdays Results.
Glendive, Mont, 8; Whining
ton, Del, (eliminatedD.
ST. Louis, 8; Springfield, Ohio,
@ (eliminatedD.
Wichita Stearman, II; Clarks-
burg, w. Va, 0 eliminated.
Duncan, Okla, 4; Chicago, 3.
Saltwater, Okla, 3; Racine,
Wis, l.