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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
GREEN WAVE,
FLORIDA Az M
CLASSIC DEC. 7

TALLAHASSEE, Fla The
Athletic Department Of the Flori-
da A. 81 M. College announces
that Wilbcrforce University has
accepted its invitation TO partici-
pate in the 9Th annual Orange
Blossom Classic to be held at
Orlando, Florida, Saturday, De-
cember 7. Both teams have inn
pressive records back Of them
this year. Wilberforce univer-
sity to date has been undefeatcd
and, from all present indications,
is shaping up as the national
champions for 1910. The Flori-
da A. g. NJ. College team. suffer
ing the loss Of many of Its vet
Grams, has, nevertheless, made
very enviable record that has
amazed the sports commentators.
Faced with 9-game schedule,
, exclusive Of the classic, with sew
en- Of them behind her she has
suffered but one defeat and has
tidd two Of her intersectional
foes Kentucky State and North
Carolina State Colleges
Florida's achievements this sea-
son are unique in that she has
smashed the records Of several
teams, notably she defeated the
unsecured upon Morris Brown
rollcge she scored first at Ken
tucky States homecoming which
ended in tie, IA feat unparallel-
ed in the history of that institu-
ton; and she also broke the un-
scored upon record Of North Car
olina State Florida has amas-
sed total of sc points to hcr
opponents II and the enc game
she did lose was lost by the bare
margin Of one point. OF ever
1 more significance is that this win.
ming total was chalked up or
foreign fields, four Of the seven
games TO date being played away
from home.
The Orange Blossom Classic is
now recognized as the South.
vests stellar sepia post-seasor
event. 1t has supplanted in in
terest, color and in personalities
attracted many Of the famed clas
Continued on page -
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

CLEVELAND tANP) = Atty.
Thomas M. Frey, unsuccessful
candidate 70 rcity council during
the last municipal election, and
former president of the Harlan
club, local lawyers association
was indicted Friday by the
county grand jury on charges OF
obtaining money under false pre-
lenses and forgery.
The indictment charges Frey
with having accepted $500 from
DR.. A. G. Redmond, local dentist,
as part Of down payment on
the lease Of the Cedar Country
Club, popular night club and
amusement center, owned by
Bennie Mason, former policy king
and former client Of Frey's. Frey
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
"
DAYTON BOY
OPENS GAS
STATION In
LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES. Calf. Paul
T.. Hickman and Melvin NicEer-
son announced this week the
scheduled orening of a Standard
Oil station on the Eastside with
Hickman as essee and Nickerson
us manager.
The fully equipped station will
be located at 42nd and Contra.
avenue and is the rcsul tof Star
dard Oils recognition of Negro
patronage. 1t also marks the
first time that a lease has been
granted to a Negro within the
nine state covered by the Stand
ard Oil company of California.
Formerly of Dayton, Ohio,
Hickman, as partner with Lu-
cius Lomax Jr., has already
successfully launched a cigarette
vending machine business operat-
ing in some forty-odd establish
ments on the Eastside.
Nickcrson, an advanced student
Of business administration III
uCLA, who will be in complete
charge Of the station is one OF
Las most promising young
business men and it is expected
that the station will be credit
to Central avenue enterprises.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
GRAND JURY HOLDS
PROMINENT CLEVELAND ATTY.
ON EIlREiztZLEME CHARGES

is charged with having produced
documents bearing the names OF
the owner and his wife, Blanche,
authorizing him to lease the
country club.
Al the preliminary hearing; Dr.
Redmond, testified thatShe called
Mason and was told that the law
yer had no authority to lease
the club, and that the papers
bearing the signatures Of Mr. and
Mrs. Mason were forgerles. az
the hearing, held some months
ago in police court, Mason testl-
fed that he had never signed any
papers authorizing the lease q
the club and had received no
money from Frey as payment on
such a lease. as.s
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
Thousands Gather AT The
little Church Around The
Corner" For Last Rites
Of Rev. L. {. Ridley

and former Wilherforcs
pastor died carly Mon
day at his home, 3la College st.
after a serious illness ef Il month
Nh Ridley was born in Nicks
burg, Miss. He was a graduate
OF Alcorn college, Alcorn, Miss.
Of the Payne Theological seminl
aiy and Of Wilberforcc univer
sity. He WAS holder of five earn
cd degrees.
Prior 70 coming 70 Allei
AME. church il October, 193s
he Was professor FOR six year
i'll the college Of hheral arts a
Wilberforce university, and Garlic
he taught III the Payne Theolo
glcal seminary.
He served as pastor 81 th'
Holy Trinity AM.t, church a
Wilherforce for seven years, AM
built Quinn chapel church at vii
mington during his pastorat'
there IT, WAS founder and edi
tor Of the widely circulated Ncgre
Journal oi Religion
Mr.. Ridley and his wife spen
two years III l.ibel.ia, Africa, a.
missionaries for the AN E. de-
/ nomination
lle was i member Of the Alpha
Phi Alpha fraternity; director OF
Youth work for tho A.M.E. church
ia Ohio.
lIe il survived by his widow,
Mrs, Martha Ridley, to whom he
was married for rs years u step
fnthel John Young Of Xenia; 4
brother, L Arlington Young Of
Dapton d brother james Young
" NeW York City
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

man, to permit Stewart to select
tlie three bailfffs and the court
4st tenographer who will serve with
him. Stewart, If appointed, will
serve until. the November, 19di
election
Names mentioned Thursday
night as possible bailiff appointees
were William G, Hardin, Vernie
G. Graham, John A. Giallombar-
do, Donald G. jeffrey O. r. Hal
lier, Harry Osler and G. A.
Adams. The position pays ST.
$50 per year. An application for
the court stenographer position
has been made by Virginia Har-
rison,. Of $50 Maryland avenue.
Besides Stewart, four other
attorneys appeared before the
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

Clarence ]. Stewart, Dayton at
tolncy residing at 1912 West
fairview avenue, and 4 filembeq
Of the law firm Of Thomas, Hycrs,
Leland and Stewart. was indolsed
Thu sday night by the county Re-
publican executive committee to
ill the pending vacancy on the
municipal court bench caused by
thc election Of Judge Frank w.
Nicholas to the court Of domestic
relations.
The committees Endorsement
will be forwarded to Governor
John w. Bricker, who has the
power Of appointment.
The committee voted, upon mo
ton of Danici g. brewer, chair
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

speaker. For blocks on Euclid
and Fifth street, cars were lined
tip 20 become part Of The the
funeral procession.
Thursday All day, Rev Ridley
laid IN state at the II + Iofitts
Funeral Home at 63S w Fifth
street, and from 10 to III his re
MAINS We're iii state al The ehulch,
Scores Of church dignatarics and
other officials were in attendance
III the services Intermcnt was
at Woodland cemetery Full and
complete details will appear IN
the next issue Of The Forum
Or. Ridley was buried in Il beau-
tlful bronze half couch casket.
The floral offerings were cxten-
sive.
Rev. Lendell Charles Ridley
pastor Of the Allen A. M. L.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

I o / a home
coming celebra-
ton for Ohio
State university
alumni and stu
dents to be held
Saturday when
Ohio State plays
University . {
Michigan. A vic
tory dance Sat
urday evening
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
Stewart TO Be New Judge

committee, each speaking briefly
concerning his qualifications.
They were A. X. Meek, Eldon
Hoerner, George Alcorn and
Harold L. Holland.
The first secret ballot on the
names gave Stewart 40 of the 6S
votes cast. Meek was said to
have received eight votes, and
Paul Spohn, Ineligible because of
residence outside Of Dayton, one
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

One Of the largest funerals
held on the West Side in recent
years was that Of DR.. L. G. Rid
ley, Friday afternoon at Allen
A Me. church. Not only was the
auditorium Of the church crowd
ed, but the down stairs room was
filled and people were massed on
the out side to hear the program
Of the services over the loud
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

vote.
Following the balloting, Hoern-
er moved and Meek and Holland
seconded a motion that the vote
for Stewart be made unanimous.
Stewart pledged himself to
serve to the best of his ability if
appointed by the governor.
He is 80 years old and at one
time served as assignment clerk
Continued on page 81
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
Jab Stabs Sol

Sol Battle, AZ, 1884 Home
avenue was stabbed by a man
named Jah at sla Parker av-
enue, Wednesday night at
$40 pm Sol claims that he
does not know lab well but
he is in ST. Elizabeth lIospi
tai recovering his memory. No
Fortunately h is not seriously
injured. r
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
Charity Organization
Appreciates Cooperation

The chairman and membership
of he Charity Organization So
elety wish to express their thanks
g those who . kindly patronized
the ten end card party a'iven by
them, also 70 tile management Of
Linden Center ana tho YWCA
tof their hearty cooperation in
making both 81 the atfa5fs a sue
cess.
fConiinued on page ~
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22
Peasant, Jr.
Committee Chairman

Julian S. Peasant, Jr., son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian S. Peasant,
ST., Of Boyer street. IS general
chairman Of committee which s
making plans
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-11-22

Peasant
will be held at the Masonic tenn
pie in Columbus. A home-com-
ing queen will be crowned. Will
liam J. Robertson Of Dayton, is
publicity chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Delays Are Expensive

Judging by test vote the House is disposed to put off the conscription, which it practically admits it will give us, for a couple of months. In short the House doesn't want to set the conscrip- tion machinery working until the Novem- Der elections are out of the way. In voic- ing approval in fairly close vote of this maneuver the House, too, as much as says it doesn't put too much confidence in the Armys previously-stated plans about not getting conscription going be- fore the middle of November
 We can understand the reasoning be- hind the movement for such postpone ment to permit voluntary enlistments to be tried out, but there is no reason why anyone should believe that voluntary eniistments in Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Air Corps will soar in the next couple of months with the knowledge in front of every American youth of draft age that conscription is just around the corner Most of them will wait for the draft and the sole purpose then of this postponement becomes an unwillingness to let it interefere with Congressional elections. This isn't fair to the nation and it's not in line with our national de- fenSe program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
No Anchors Aweigh

Judging by the activities of the Coast Guard cutters in New York harbor buSi- ness in shipping circles is booming. Never have there been so many ships of foreign ownership in port at one and the same time. And their presence demands a daily routine of checking-up by the Coast Guard to ascertain names and move ments. But most of these vessels aren't moving very fast. A good many of them are anchored at New York or New Jersey piers for the duration of the war or until their masters are reasonably certain they can slip out of port and make their destination without being blown to bits.
 It is estimated there are about 300 foreign ships in and around New York City now. And among them are the ma jestic Normandie and the worlds largest ocean liner, the Queen Elizabeth, which was hustled across the Atlantic even be- fore the boat was completely finished or had been placed in service. And the flag ship of the Holland-American line, the Nieuw Amsterdam, was docked at Hobo ken few days ago and probably still Is there
 There are plenty of British ships load ing planes and steel. And even Danish and Belgian and Italian and Norwegian and Greek and French freighters and tankers can be seen in water trip around the island of Manhattan. Many will probably sail safely over the seas to their home ports; others will be sent tv the bottom; still others will rust at anchor waiting for the war-dogs to cease their snarling and return to their lairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Fifty Destroyers-And Then?

The transfer of 50 deStroyers to Brit ain is, as the President said, a fait accom- pli, which is fancy French for something definitely completed.
 Is the transaction complete?
 That's more important than the thing itself. AS horsetrade, even the Presi- dents most vociferous opponents have to admit it's a good one. The screen Of naval bases in the Atlantic should be bet ter protection in one year than all the ships which could be built in five. The destroyers themselves will not notably weaken present naval strength. Mill tarily, we gain.
 It seems unlikely that the attitude of either Germany or Japan toward the United States will change as a result. Both are complete realiStS in foreign policy; we believe both will tend to re- Spect another country's being equally realistic. Surely no accusation that "this is war" can come with any force either from a country which sent not only ma terial but crack troops into Spain (deny- ing it was war; or from one which after three years of big-time campaigning in China still insists it is not at war. If there are new conceptions abroad in the world of what a country can do and yet not be at war, those conceptions are not of our making.
 Nor is the point of legaliStic hair-split- ting too important. There is still the graveSt doubt that Jefferson had any constitutional warrant to buy Louisiana, yet nobody today suggests that he shouldn't have acted, and acted as he did, personally and promptly. The customary opportunity to repudiate this policy if the country feels that way, will be open at the polls in November; an opportunity not perhaps to rescind this action, but to check any further progress along the same path.
 That is what is important. Have we, by definite promise or by implication, com mitted the United States to further aid to Britain? The President should be spe- fife about this.
 As the American people understand it, we are not so committed. Britain should clearly understand that the American people are not conscious of any further obligation resulting from, or depending on, this deal. It would be shameful to allow them to count on anything else, then feel that they had been "let down" if 1t was not forthcoming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

at the recent state convention of the Democratic Party which called for changes in our Public Utilities Commis- sion, as we'll as opportunities for towns to acquire lighting plants.
 In Danbury's instance, though, it is almost being handed something on a silver platter The Danbury and Bethel Gas and Electric Light Company is be- lieved to be on the market inaSmuch as it is a subsidiary of the Cities Service Company and this firm must dispose of such properties by virtue of the federal public utilities laws which limit the ex- tent of holding companies. According to Danbury officials a municipality is one of the several groups which may legally purchase the light and power company and purchase is being advocated quite seriously.
 All of which may conceivably precipi- tate the age-old argument on public and private ownership of utilities which even the federal governments excursion into the field of power plant ownership and operation has not ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
FARLEY NUMBER
(NeW York Sunl

The issue of the Congressional Record of Thursday, August 8, may be known ir history as the Farley Number. Forty pages of it are de- voted to reprinting 175 newspaper articles, most of them published during or after the Chicago conven- tion, in praise of the retiring chair man of the Democratic National Committee. Leave to print was not asked, it is hardly necessary to say, by White House Senators like Pep per or Minton. The request was made by Senator Byrd of Virginia in the absence of his colleague, Senator Glass, who nominated MT. Farley for President. Every section of the country is represented in the good press" in the hour of his shower of bouquets. Jim had "a humiliation and this collection rep resents only fraction of it. It would be impossible to analyze the mass of encomium. Some of 1t may have sprung from ordinary old- fashioned friendliness toward very human fellow, some from admira- tion of his unqueStioned ability as a political manager, some from sym pathy in the hour of his betrayal by crew that he lifted to high places. AS Bragg said of Cleveland, Farley is loved by many for the enemies he has made. At any rate, the old first baseman has something for the family Bible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
ADVICE FROM A BANKER
(Meriden JournaD

<AAClA0Cl1 OOuA410A
 The suggestion has been made to Mayor Scully in Waterbury that the city make an immediate 10 per cent reduction to real estate assessment valuations. The same advice has been heard elsewhere because of the wide difference today between most taxation figures and the market values which are supposed by law 10 govern assessments.
 Hizzoner gave special attention to the suggestion because it came from Treasurer Edwin S. Hunt of the Waterbury Savings Bank; and sav- ings banks have become highly im- portant in real estate and. in con- sequence, are now principal sup- porters of municipal government. But there is little likelihood of a general Grand List reduction in Waterbury, or elsewhere in Connec- ticut.
 The effect of lowering assessments would be to cause an increase in the tax rate unless spending were dras- tically reduced. That is something that is not being done in the cities, most of which continue on pre-de- precision levels in their spending. Politically and in order to make q good impression with outsiders, 1t is preferable to hold a lid on the tax rate and ignore excessive assess ments. That is known as the weli- known rln-around for the real es- tate holder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

seat the following Wednesday noon. when the Senate reconvened after the Labor day recess.
 For 58 years he has made this sentimental journey. And this year, although worn by nearly 12 months of continuous legislative work, he was determined to make no exception.
 Only two members now remain of that class of 1883 at Valparaiso Grd) University which pledged on graduation day to meet every year = and kept the pledge. Last year three were present, but this year Norris only reunion mate was E. E.a Smith, retired Fort Dodge merchant.
 The reunion was celebrated with a big banquet, attended by towns folk and relatives, and the high light of the evening with a three page printed program in which were brief messages from the two venerable guests of honor. SECRET ORDER
 Wrote Norris, "The L. U. N., once a democracy, now is within one of a dictatorship" The roll call on page two read:
 G. w. Norris, c. w.
 E. E. Smith, V. w.
 No PrivateS.
 Just what "L. U. NJ, "C. W., stand for, no one has ever found out. It remains class secret. Norris friends think L. U. N. stands for Loyal United Nine, but this is only a guess.
 As has been the practice for 58 years, the L. U. N. held the an- nual secret pow-wow before the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

Democrats will launch their first real offensive of the state campaign today at the meeting of the Connecticut Fedora tion of Democratic Women's Clubs, scheduled to be held in West Haven. All candidates on the state ticket are ex- pected to be present at this meeting to- day and probably from their remarks we'll be able to get an indication of what direction the active campaign will take. However, a political campaign hasn't really been started until rival candidates have blasted or twitted each other. That's got to happen here in Connecticut if we're to enjoy this fall thoroughly. And if we're not mistaken by the end of Oc- tober both Democrats and Republicans will be at each others throats with Socialist candidate, Mayor Jasper Nc Levy of Bridgeport, decrying the need of such tactics To be sure radio has soft- ened some of the punches, but on occa- sions candidate really will use the Eng fish language to put over good punch to the solar plexuS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

Down in New York. where Edward J. Flynn maintains headquarters for the national Democratic Party there doesn't seem to be much worry or concern over the threat of Wendell Willkie to prose cute under the Hatch Act Democrats who put out the party year book. A. though the book is not going to be sold, but will be given away party officials aren't going to give back money received for advertising in it. Only such monies as came in after the Hatch Act went into effect are being turned back to the advertisers. There are 100000 copies of the year book, some Of which Will un- doubtedly find their way into Connecti- cut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07

g1On the same OA' DV~eA@SO way. They sign up with God; but they do it only to the extent of signing with initials. Like the dip- lomats they will consider themselves in no way bound to their agreement should any contingency arise that would make it appear at all disad- vantageous. You see (they reason with themselves) religion, like every thing else, can be carried too far. Sensible people should scrupulously avoid fanaticism. It's all right to be a Christian provided you are sen- sible about it.; but when religion is invoked for the purpose of regulat- ing in detail either Q mans personal habits or his business policies, it's time to call c halt and be sensible.
 So they sign up with God, not as Paul did who counted all things loss for the excellency of the knowl. edge of Christ Jesus" but as the modern diplomat does who signs . pending treaty with his initials.
 (Ail rights reserved-Babson News.
 paper eyndicate).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
Once in a Lifetime

The City of Danbuiy is giving serious consideration to the acquisition of its own electric light and power plant. Only q year or SO ago New Britain was quite concerned over the possibility that 1t, too, might be able to build and operate Q municipal power plant. It was one Of the first protects advocated by Mayor George Coyle and proof that he iS still convinced of the wisdom Of such a move can be read between the lines Of the platform adopted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-07
BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE
(Meriden Journal)

The Bear Mountain Bridge that is SO well known to Meriden motor ists is being acquired by the State of New York at what Is considered c bargain price-S2,300.O00.
 It proved to be no bonanza to the private corporation which erected the span In c most sceridc section over the Hudson River. midway be. tween Peekskill and West Point. The investment, ib years ago, totaled slightly more than e0O00. 900, as compared with t3.000O00 for the Middletown. Portland Bridge, and the Idea was that tho bridge would revert to the state after the coFpo. ration had collected thb cost with interest in tolls.
 To do this, the tolls had l0 be high and. in addition, the state inc tFuded aImoR immediately with competition by building q bridge at poughkeepsle and charging much leak ln tolls,
 Getting . DeOo00oc bridge for e9,s so0O00 ls tfuly a "baFRain" and, co usual with bargains, somebody has to leee in thk eAhe, C ls the peo.