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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-20

Prediction that increased earth
quakes will come TO the Pacific
area before Aug. 5. is made by
Edgar C. Thrupp. 2547 Wallace
crescent, Vancouver. b. C.. civil
engineer whose past predictions re-
lating to earth disturbances have
been rather astounding.
Thrupp early in March urged
evacuation of residents of the San
Francisco and Los Angeles areas.
warning that an earthquake would
cause heavy casualties between
July 20 and Aug. 5.
Since that startling prediction.
which has been ignored in the San
Francisco area but given recogni-
ton in the Los Angeles area. vol
cano eruption has taken place 10
miles south of Tokyo. Japan. and
an earthquake visited the Aleutian
islands on July ~.
Mrs. p. ID. Meters of TOT So.
18th St, Tacoma, residing in Oak
land. Cal. because OF her health,
wrote Thrupp asking what meth
DDS she had best follow for pro-
lection of herself and children.
Here's His Letter
Thrupp wrote as follows:
THE newspapers have generally
omitted TO say (what I have al
ways stated that the localities of
coming quakes cannot be predicted
long in advance. but can he detect
ed by local observations for slight
earth waves during two or three
weeks prior to the events
MY method Of doing this was
successfully tested in the Imperial
valley for several DAYS before the
quake Of Nav IL. Several other
detection outfits have been set up
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-20
Ruin Aids Forest
Fire Fighters

SPOkANE-A heavy rainstorm
has come to the aid of hundreds
of Canadians fighting a forest fire
which has burned over more than
$50 square miles of territory just
across the international boundary
from Idaho, U. S. forest service
officials were informed here to-
day. :
The officials said headquarters
of the Kaniksu National forest in
Northern Idaho had informed
them a half moon rainbelt' had
swept over the huge fire. leaving
a full inch of precipitation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-20
Seattle Post Office
Crew Picnic Sunday

Annual picnic of Seattle letter
carriers, postal clerks and suxil-
iaries. will be held Sunday at Lake
Geneva. A program of sports and
dancing will commence at IL a. m.
A ballgame between clerks and
carriers is to be the feature of the
day. followed by races. Dancing
will continue until 10 p. m. Mem
bers of Tacoma units are invited
10 attend. Coffee. cream and sugar
will be furnished
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-20
Army TO Show Big
Gun Here Saturday

A 1855 nm. howitzer gun. cap
able of throwing e0-lb. shell
over a distance Of seven miles,
will be on display Saturday in
front of the recruiting office at
18th and Pacific ave. from 10
a. m. until p. m.
The gun. loaned by Battery c,
9th Field Artillery. Fort Lewis,
viii be attended by Sgt. James l..
Weber. chief of section. and Corp.
John F. Emery. gunner. who will
answer any questions "civies" may
ask about the gun.
The guardian., 1940-12-14

I haven't seen it as yet, but I've heard
quite bit about Chippy's Droop,
mean, drape-saw Genie Casey around
Bay Boulevard last Sunday-that
child sure is sweet, can't someone per-
suade her brothers to bring her up
more often?-Who, pray tell, is the
chic who, after saying how much she
disliked seeing girls of our race wear
ing red, is now sporting a vivid red
blouse accompanied by a perky hat
topped with a scarlet feather?-Were
you listening to the Attucks Chorus last
Wednesday night, if you were, you
heard our own Gerry Baker Holland,
taking a lead-more power to you'll
Can someone tell me-anyone, please,
what has happened to everybody
where is everyone? Is it the cold wea-
ther or what?-I looked out on Bay
Boulevard tonight and it sure looked
lonesome-simply deserted.-I'n be
glad when dear Spring comes-oh heck,
Pm tired-See ye next week.
HORACE.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
CA M B GE

Bee being held. Grace Smith was win
ner OF first prize and Grace jefferson
winner of the second prize which were
awarded by James.-The pastor was
In charge of the evening service also,
and another stirring and forceful mes
sage was brought to the congregation.
Sunday, Dec. 18th, we are expecting
all OF our members and many friends
to join us to worship during the even
ing when the Sheloh KhalPs Electric
Choir will have full charge.-The pas
tor will have charge of the morning
service on Sunday as usual, and we well
come everyone to join us in worship.
Friday evening prayer services, con-
Quoted by Sister Canty begins prompt
ly at 8 o'clock, and all are welcome.-
The shut-in list has increased somewhat,
but upon visits made by the pastor, all
were improving, and asked the mem
bers and friends to continue in PRAYER
for them. Brother Samuel Foster has
been added to the shut-in list. We are
happy that Sister Hilliard has sufici-
emily recovered that she is able to wor-
ship with us once more.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
BR0CKTON
CHURCH


BROCKTON, Mass, Dec. 13-
MESSIAH-As Universal Bible Sun
day was being observed at the church,
Rev. Guy D. Outlaw preached on the
theme, "The Supreme Book" The
young peoples meeting was led by Paul
Duarte and Lloyd Gabourel. The
Bible Glass met Tuesday evening with
Rev. Duarte and the Missionary Soci-
ETY. held its monthly meeting, Friday, at
the church. - LINCOLN CONG
''Desert Highways" was the second
sermon of Rev. Thomas j. Bells Ad-
vent series.-The vested choir sang the
service hymns. During the Sunday
School hour, the contest between the
Reds and the Blues came to a close with
the Reds, the victors. At the evening
service, Rev. Bell gave very interest
ing stereopton lecture on "The Grapes
of Wrath" Next Sunday, the YMCA
Players will render their fourth annual
Christmas drama at the evening service.
SOCIAL
The Mems Club sponsored their first
annual fried chicken dinner at the Lin
coin Cong. Church on Wednesday even
ing and judging by the crowd, it was
a huge success.-A supper, consisting
of pigs feet and chitterlings will be
served at the home of Mrs. Kiziah
Jackson, of 12 Everett st. on Saturday
evening, Dec. IA, from 5-8. Mrs.
Jackson will be assisted by Mrs. Mary
Pena and Catherine Smith. = The
Brockton group of the Mass. Farewell
Committee to the 3rd battalion of the
372nd Inf. of the Mass. National
Guards, will give benefit whist party
at Ruth Hall, School St., Saturday
evening, Dec. IA at $3.50 p.m.-Joe
Louis will be guest of honor at testi-
monial for Joe Monte next Sunday
evening, Dec. Is, in Brockton at the
Knights of Columbus Hall.-M.L.C.
SHOPPING WITH HORACE
What's this I hear coming from the lips
Of one or two of our fair chippies p
they say it's really depressing, living in
town where nothing ever happens
like living in the land of "Nowhere"-
Mary, who squirrel you to the movies
the other night7 or shouldn't l tell p
The guardian., 1940-12-14
WOBURN

WOBURN, Mass, Dec. 10-Tuesday
evening, Dec. 10, was designated as
parent-teachers night in all elemen-
Itary schools in the city. The teachers
were present and ready to answer any
problems that might arise. At this
writing we hope that a large number
.of parents avail themselves of the
to attend these very i'm
Iportant meetings in the interest of
their children. Parents can only find
out what their children are doing in
school by attending such meetings
with the teachers in the various
schools. 1t is by friendly cooperation
and frank interchange of information
concerning the children that the pro-
gress of the pupil is best served. These
conferences offer an excellent oppor-
tunity for such discussion between
parents and teachers.-Rev.A A. Roger
Williams delivered very interesting
sermon last Sunday morning from the
subject "What's the Good Word"
Music was rendered by the morning
choir under the direction Of Mrs. Bea-
trice Scott. The evening service was
befittingly observed as church school
night. Compliments were paid to those
who attended the school of Religious
Education which was held in Melrose
under the auspices of the Boston East
Bible School Convention Mr.. Leon
Wright was the principal speaker for
the evening. Church school was held
at noon. Star classes 8, 5 and s.
The Ladies Society is making prepara-
tion for their day, Dec. 29.-The girls
quartette presented the church with a
neat sum of money last Sunday real
lied from their concert on the first
Sunday in the month. The quartette
is composed of the following: Majorie
Atkinson, Sylvia Smith, Dorothy and
Edith Foster.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
SOUTH SHORE
HIGHLIGHTS

HINGHAM, Mass, Dec. 7.-WeIl
things here have been going at a slow
pace this past week, maybe this is due
to the snow.-I hear that Miss CeciIe
futile was married last week to Mr..
Herman Benson of Quincy. Congratu-
uations, Cell, we all wish you the hest
OF Luck.-"Mal" Lindsey is home this
week due to illness.-Did you all notice
the happy smile Louie has been wear
ing the past week Reason: Irene of
Boston was visiting out this way.-
Did you also know that ANDY and
"Bloomie" of Brockton are both rivals
for Mickey's affections What has
happened to the Ernie-Val romance ?
i see that Jeanie and Jackie are still
constant twosome. Does anyone know
where Clara W. keeps herself? Could
the answer be Brockton ?-There is a
fellow called "Sparky" that is rising
rapidly in the limelight these days.
Have you girls met him yet Heard
that Val was sick the past week.
Where does Buddy C. keep himself
these days ?-If you want cure for
what ails you just get Leslie T. to
laugh.
"Well that's all for this week folks.
LUCY TISH.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
CHELSEA
Peoples Baptist Church
166 Pearl Street

Rev. Luther Marion Fuller, Minister
CHELSEA, Mass, Dec. 9-Sunday
evening, December Is, DIR. Raymond
I. Reed" will lead the services at 7
pm. on the occasion of Holy Commu-
mon and the speakers subject will be:
Our blood bought opportunity" Sun
day School at 1890 PM Evening SER
wee at Z pm. All are cordially invited
to attend. Prayer and Praise Services
every Wednesday evening at 7 PM
Last Sunday afternoon, the Union of
Smaller Churches for Eastern Massa-
chusetts had its monthly meeting at
the Western Avenue Baptist Church,
Cambridge, Rev. Jacob P. Posey,
pastor. A very fine crowd attended
and the meeting was a very enjoyable
one. The next meeting of the Union
will be at the First Baptist Church,
Cliftondale, Rev. w. H. jackson,
pastor. The Union comes to Peoples
Baptist Church in Chelsea, on the
second Sunday in February, and we
hope to have Rev. jackson of Clifton
dale and his Robed Choir to be the
Order of the Day. He always breaches
most powerful sermon of the evan
gellstlc type, so we are looking for
ward to this occasion with a great
deal of interest and enthusiasm. Rev.
Jackson with the able assistance of
his very fine wife is doing very credi-
table work at the First Baptist Church
in Cliftondale.-Mrs. Amelia Higgins
of No. IL Walnut Street, Chelsea, is
confined to the Chelsea Memorial Hos
The guardian., 1940-12-14
RUSH A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
Charles II. FOggie, Minister

A large crowd attended the two very
impressive services Sunday. In the
morning Rev. Foggie preached an in
spring sermon on "Thou Shalt Call
Him." Members of the Willing Work
er's Club, dressed in white and carry
ing lighted candles, had charge of the
evening service.-Next Sunday morn
ing the pastor will preach on "Where
is Christ to be Born" The Junior
Choir will sing at the evening service.
Miss Willie Mae Roberts, president
of Christian Endeavor, will have
charge of the program next Sunday.
The "Y" Missionary Society will
meet at the home of Miss Janet Jeffer-
son, 41 Hubbard Avenue, Monday,
December 16, at $3.50 p.m.-The Sun
day School will present its Christmas
Program Sunday, December %, at
800 pm. The Senior Choir will pre-
sent "Cantata" on Sunday, December
20, at 500 pm.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
TRO. IG7l
DR.. SAMUEL A. LONG
DENTIST
20 Central So. Cambridge, Mass.
DR.. COX, Dentist
$50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE.
CAMBRIDGE
Tel. Kirkland 05q6

organist. Saviour When Night" by
choir: The closing number, the choir,
"Hark, Hark, My Soul" The entire
program was greatly enjoyed. Rev.
Clayton expressed the appreciation of
the church to the choir for their splen-
did rendition of the program under the
guidance of Mr.. Charles Parson,
director.-The Christmas program of
the church will be on December %.
The pastor will give his Christmas
message in the morning. At the Sun
day School hour the departmental pro-
gram will be held At 1880 pm. the
young peoples department will give
the drama "The Empty Room" direct
ed by Miss Alberta M. Darlington.
The guardian., 1940-12-14

nished by the Bolivar orchestra. The
program, consisting of talented young
musicians and readers, was enjoyed by
all. Miss Maxine Blackburn, director
of the ensemble and ffty-voice choir,
was the principal speaker of the after
noon
A new newspaper is soon to appear
in oakland, California. 1t will make
its spectacular appearance, Thursday,
Dec. u, The name of this paper is the
Leader" and it will be state wide in
scope The Office is located at 724
Market St., Oakland, Calf. More news
about "The Oakland" will appear next
week.
The guardian., 1940-12-14

PARKER FLOWER SHOP
]. WILSON PARKER, Mu.
FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
AItos Furnished For F&mer0Is
Weddings and Parties
loZS fremont st. Boston. Mass.
NOTARY PUBLIC
Fnone Gar. 1858 Res. Gar. oS76
pltal, but at this writing she continues
S;plefndldly to improve, and expects to
be home very soon.
The guardian., 1940-12-14
OAKLAND, CAL.

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 9-The
annual, traditional Candle Lighting
Service of the Linden Branch Y.W.C.A.
was held Sunday, Dec. s, at Beth Eden
Baptist Church. The services COM
menced with an organ prelude by Miss
Justitia Davis, call to worship by Mrs
Isabel Haskell, (vice chr. committee of
management chant, "Teach Us to
Pray" was beautifully rendered by the
G. R. Choir, likewise "I Shall Not Pass
This Way"-directed by Miss Justitia
Davis. The main address of the day
was given by Mrs. A. o. Bell, followed
by the recognition of members by Mrs.
William House chairman of member
ship Mrs. House also gave a word of
welcome to a new club in Linden
Branch. The Litany was led by Lulu
Chapman, executive secretary of the
Y.W.C.A. The remainder of the pro
gram was the new club response, "My
Lord, What Morning." girl reserve
choir, (arranged by Mr.. Arnold Baro-
neo) and $50 Years Young-Our Girl
Reserve Movement" Ruth Beckford.
CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMO-
NIAL-The Girl Reserve Code in
colors-Girl Reserve committee and
girls:
Gracious in manner (candle Of rose)
Naomi CULVER
Impartial in judgment (candle of
purple e)-Lovelle Elaine Lewis;
Ready for service (candle of deep
red)-Mary Lois Godfrey
loyal to friends (candle of deep
blue)-Gertrude Lavora Owens
Reaching toward the best (candle of
pale green)-
Velda Maureen Jackson
Earnest in purpose (candle of pine
green dorothy Marion Martin
Seeing the beautiful (candle of o.
chid)-Vivienne Suarigan
Eager for knowledge (candle of
dusty grey)-
Louise Estelle Saunders
R-everent to God (candle of pine
grey)-Gorgetta Mae Dempsey
Victorious over self (candle of golden
sun-color) Kathryn Gier
Ever Dependable (candle of brown
Hester Marie Woods;
Sincere at all times (candle of Girl
Reserve blue)-Emogine Taylor
"Follow the Clean" (sung while
candles of audience are being lighted
''The Candles Burn; Recessional,
''Follow the Gleam".
Order Of exit: choir, code girls, girl
reserve committee, committee of man
agement, new industrial club, audience.
Committee of management: Mes
danes Bertha Allen, chr. Isabel Has
kell, Vice Chr. Leila Dedletter, cor
responding secretary; Rosalie Smith,
recording secretary; Lillian Cavan-
augh, Ernestine Green, Anne Hogan,
Teresa House, Lucille Lane, Marietta
Lenear, Dorothy Martin, Ruth Mea-
dows, Virginia Rose, Dorothy Will
liams, Miss Mary Norris; Miss Lulu C.
Chapman, executive secretary; Mrs.
Alvessie Hackshaw, business and In
dustrial secretary.
The Federated Women's Clubs held
a reception last Sunday at the Masonic
Temple in honor of the participants of
the recent twenty-four piano ensemble
recently held here. Music was fur
The guardian., 1940-12-14
MASS. AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. G. N. Williams. Pastor


The morning congregation was ex-
ceptionally large last Sunday to parti-
cipate in the fine service, with the pas
tor delivering a most timely and stir
ring message. The pulpit was beauti-
fully decorated by the Flower Com
mittee, which added greatly to the SER
vice and surroundings in general.
The Senior Missionary Circle held its
regular monthly service at $3.50 with
Sister Canty as the guest speaker. A
fine time was enjoyed by all who at
tended. Sister Cook had a well
arranged program for the service.
The BYPU under the direction of
James Clark is moving on and the meet
ing was interesting with Spelling
The guardian., 1940-12-14
WEST MEDFORD

WEST MEDFORD, Mass, Dec. g.
Last Sunday, Rev. J. Frederick Bailey
preached very inspiringly on
Strengthen with Might. Gloria Furr
accompanied by the junior choir sang
very hrillingly catchy spiritual that
impressed all the Shiloh worshippers
preset. Last Sunday afternoon our
churc. journeyed to Cambridge where
the annual Fellowship Service" was
held 1t the Western Ave. Baptist
Churc OF which Rev. Posey is the
pastol Needless to say a a good time
was ad by all who attended this
worth endeavOr. In the evening at
Shilol the B.Y.P.U. held its session
with a Current Event Hour" in
whicha fairly large group of youths
reallyburst forth their best Sunday
arguments on the daily current events.
B.Y.FU. will present an Afternoon
MusioleY IN which the Anna Bobitt-
Gardrr Group of Boston and orr
Youn People are combined. So
everyae come down and support this
youthll endeavor as you are promised
goo time. Dec. %, is the date for
all to'emember; for on that Christ
mas Snday the church is planning to
have ie Sheloh Khall Electric Choir
presei an az enjoyable program to you
instea OF the usual pageant. Let's
resery that date and plan now to
attend ais church's effort. Yes on tbe
goth f December is scheduled ae
"Your Peoples Night" a niobt that
the ytth presents a program TO tbe
elder congregation. This effort
Whichs under the auspices of the
Shiloh; \ .P.U. promises to be one of
the hialights of the month as Attv
Matthy w. Bullock is scheduled to be
guest 1eaker. Talents from varione
other }uth groups will be solicited for
this wtnwhile attempt of the youth
IN an mort to show that hey are
qualifi 0 be the church of tomorrow
The ste board of executives NJ tto
B.Y.P.s of Mass. and Rhode Gslond
met a the home of its nros;da,n4 sjta,lt
ArthuHassiter where they discussed
plans coming events. The idea of
the mo significance was the proposal
to hay a Farewell ServiceS 70 0 aii
the N'onal Guardsmen of the RY Y"
P:U. ich met the approval Of ali
officersresent. 0A 'il
Social
Last Saturday West Madfo,d
fiockedo the Shiloh Baptist Church
where ey paid their last resnects 70 70
one ofIe community's most beloved
women Rev. j. Frederick Re;io,, I~ioveI veg
Rev. tE. Thompson preached % the
funeral nterment was at Oak RIDGE
Grove metery. Last Thursday v many
hearts re disappointed to bes, many ANY
The guardian., 1940-12-14
MAIDEN
Eastern Ave. Baptist Church
Rev. James l.. Jackson, Pastor


MAIDEN, Mass, Dec. 9-Sunday,
Dec. 8, "a Glad Christian" was the
timely subject Rev. Thompson
preached at the morning service, while
in the evening "On the Side Lines"
was the theme of his message.-The
annual memorial service of Crispus
Attucks Lodge No. 238 and Harriet
Tubman Temple No. 122 of Everett
was held Sunday afternoon with a very
interesting program, and music by the
senior choir. Rev. E. E. Thompson was
the guest speaker. Remarks were made
by Brig. Gen. Archibald Prescott; Bro.
Edward Gillyourd; DIT. Minnie T.
Wright; and Bro. Bostick, Exalted
Ruler, and others.-A joint recital was
given by the senior choir last Thurs
day evening in which Victor Mascoll,
tenor, and David Young, bass, were
presented: Mrs. Bernice Prout, accom-
panist; Mrs. Florence H. Taylor,
organist; Mrs. Annie Partin, Presi-
dent; ushers: Mrs. Emily Collins, Mrs.
Emma Gray, Miss Madeleine Powell,
Grantland Knight, James Smith, Ed
ward Williams.-The Senior Mission
ary Circle met on Wednesday evening
Aoi 1AiSAL LSSuAdL tuOHLHIy IHe6GlHS,
also the Jr. missionaries met on Tues
day at the home of Agnes Stokes.-
"The Empty Room" drama of the
first Christmas, will be presented by
the Church School Sunday evening,
Dec. % at 700 pm, and the Senior
and Junior choirs will hold Candle
light Midnight Service on Christmas
Eve.
Union Baptist Church
Rev. Willard L. Clayton, Pastor
The text of the morning sermon was
"The Advent Call". In keeping with
the Advent season Rev. Clayton urged
his hearers to "Arise, call upon thy
God."-The choir of the Shiloh Bap-
tist Church, Of Hartford, Conn, rem
dered the program for the evening
service. The opening selection was
"Great and Marvellous; male quartette,
-"Behold"; Spirituals, "Stand by me"
-"Well Done"-"Certainly Lord;
The program was interspersed by
several solos, also an organ recital
number by Mrs. Lillian Tanner, the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-22
PATRoEIzE wRANGELL

Thanksgiving is over and it is only four weeks until the festive Christmas season. It's a short time to do the many little things we all try to do to make others hap py at the yuletide, especially when we attempt to blend those errands in with the daily tasks of life, which most of us find fill a fairly full day.
 Now is an excellent time to start thinking about Christmas, when there is still four weeks to do your shopping and merchants stocks are at their fullest. If you drop around to the local stores you'll find they have a great many things in which you will be interested for your Christmas buying.
 They have stocked up to meet the needs of the community. They have a wide and varied supply of Christmas things. It isn't neces- sary to make out an unsight, un- seen order to send Outside to do gOul S4A AStA4es sAoPpAu5s 4oA1 lO- cal merchants have what you want, and you can see what you are buy Ing. Twelve months of the year, they take care of the needs of this community in admirable style. They haven't overlooked Christmas. They are ready to supply you with what you want for your 1940 Christmas just as they have served you dili- gently and faithfully every day since last Christmas
 Our suggestion is: Do your Christmas shopping early; do 1t with your local merchant, the chap who is right here serving you twelve months of the year, and year after year.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-11-22

leaders. if any effort should be made to bring it to the floor. The bill was approved by the Senate judiciary in April l10-to-3) and un- til about June, 1t seemed ft might some day come to a vote. Then came national defense and the anti-lynch- ing bill has been hanging on the calendar ever since, with some sen ator only now and then giving it as much as a sidelong glance.
 (3). The Wagner act amendments which would provide a new three man national labor relations board and a heavy overhauling Of the or iginal Wagner labor act This pas sed the House in June by exactly 2-to-1 but the Senate hasn't given it a decent nod.
 04). The Ramspeek bill. which would bring about 100000 more government employees under civil service The Senate did act on this one. but 1t killed one important House provision and added one of it's own A stromy House ordered it's members in joint conference not to send the bill back to the House with those changes. Rep. Robert Ram speek ID. -Ga.) has hopes of salyag- ing his bill this session. but many observers think it also will go by the board.
 651. Also pending in the Senate is the important King resolution which would relax our neutrality laws and make some changes in the Johnson act, which forbids loans to countries which haven't paid their World war debts. This is the meas ure which would open the door to greater material aid to Britain.
 These Aren't All
 These aren't all the pending measures which are likely to be passed on to the 77th Congress. but they are the important ones.
 If they die on the Senate calen- dar or in committee, they will have to be re-introduced at the next ses-