davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Howard Silent
As $4,000 Coat
Disappears

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
at Howard university are silent OH
the subject of the missing mink
coat valued at $4,000 which it is
alleged was stolen from check
room Tuesday evening while Eu-
genia Buxton, pianist, white was
giving a recital at the school.
Arriving at the school around 8
p. m. Miss Buxton checked her
valuable wrap and left to go to the
auditorium where the concert was
being held. Upon concluding her
program, Miss Buxton returned to
claim ner coat, but there was no
coat. A hurried search failed to
show any trace, although it had
been checked earlier in the even
ing.
EmbarrasSed-and hoW!-officials
of the school were 1oath to call in
police, but Miss Buxton was deter
mined to sift the matter through
in an effort to find her costly
wrap.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Suggestion
Made By
Governor
s. G. Executive
Heads Drive
Against Floggers

COLUMBIA, S. C.--(ANP)
Gov. Mayhank has recon-
mended to the South Carolina
general assembly the passage OF
laws making the wearing OF
masks punishable offenSe.
There is already a state law
milking it a felony to intilni-
date any person while wearing
l mask.
There is little questie-a the
chief executives sincerity in his
desire to stamp Out night riding
activities in South Carolina.
The trial of Fred V. Johnson
and six other fellow K1ansmen,
is scheduled for the May term
of court in Anderson. Meanwhile
Johnson is, according to the inn
perial wizard, James Colescott,
still chief of stiff of the Klan in
South Carolina.
Under Jolnson's leadership
the Klan has been successful in
stopping the registration of Ne
groes in Greenville county. Col
ored folk registered last sum-
mer over 600 strong under the
leadership of the local branch of
he NAACP. The Klan started
IGN Of terriosm throughout the
county and thus far in 1910, no
Negro has applied for a regis
TRITON certificate.
The report Of the department
of justice on Klan activities in
this state is in the hands of AS
sistant Attorney General Rogge,
but as yet no action has been
taken by the federal govern
ment.
The Workers Defense league
is urging the enactment of fed
raj legislation to outlaw hooded
t,lnds. The brutal killing of a
white ntan near Atlanta by a
night riding band is expected to
hasten some form of federal leg
islation.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Friendly
Spirit Is
Improvement Is
Noted in Various
Sections of Nation

NEW YORK CITY-(ANP)
A report just made b ythe De
partment of Race Relations
Federal Council of Churches, .ane
covering the nationwide observ
ance of Interracial Brotherhood
Month, February, says tha
great improvement in interracia
relations ha've~been noted in va
rious sections of the county.
Special emphasis was placed on
Race Relations Sunday, Feb. IL,
when white and Negro pastors
throughout America, exchanged
pulpits for the day. Special inter-
racial features were also projected
in hundreds of churches and COM
munities, both North and South.
Significant among the reports
were the events in some of the
places indicating trends of thought
and action toward interraclal be-
terment in longtime community
programs. A tour of ten cities in
Ohio, upstate New York and Ill
Elois was made by DR.. George E.
Haynes, executive secretary of the
Department of Race Relations, serv-
ing as principal speaker, c7s'7 7ulta.,t
or resource leader in these places
where definite progran1s are being
formulated.
In the state or Pennsylvania,
Mrs. Maude B. Coleman, interracial
consultant, department of welfare,
filled several speaking engagements
and has the assistance of a State
InterracIal Advisory committee in
her activities. open discussion on
race problems with young and
adult groups was held in Syracuse
with Martin L. Harvey, Jr., youth
leoder ir the AME Zion church.
The Rochester Interracial Ban
quet featured as speaker the Rev
William Lloyd lines of New York
City whose address followed the
panel discussion already mentioned
on race discrimination in that city.
In aooition To national hook-ups
on the radio with messages from
prominent speakers, some commun-
tiles featured radio talks on con-
ditions affecting their own parti-
cular local race problems. The De-
partment of Race Relations provides
a service Of information and ad-
vice to communities and churches
in the promotion of these programs
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
To Break Ground For
Axton Hall At Simmons

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-Dr. N. b.
Lanier, president of Simmons Uni
versity at Louisville, kentucky, has
just announced that ground will
soon be broken for the construc-
ton of Wood F. AXton Memorial
Hall. A campaign for a building
and endowment fund of 100000 to
pay costs of erecting and maintain
ing the building, begun a few
months ago, is progressing salts
factorily.
Decision to give Mr.. Axton's name
to the new hall of the Univerity,
which is one of the nations lead
ing schools for the training of Ne
gro ministers, was announced by
DR.. Lanier, who said
"It is thought e,nminently be-
fitting by our group to pay respect
and honor, memorialized in a
building to be known as Wood F..
Axton Hall, in recognition of de-
votion materially expressed, while
living, and in his last testament to
honor our benefactor, Wood Fitch
Axton. He was progressive and
ethical in his business practices,
broad In his humsnitarianism, and
he reached helping hand TO Sim
mons University during many a
crisis.''
Further tribute to the memory of
Mr.. Axton is found in a recent
commencement address by Rev. w.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

, H. Craighead of the Zion Baptist
church of Louisville:
''In the days when our school was
in the balance, Wood F. Axton's
generosity and helpful interest tip
ped the trembling scales in the d.
rection of hope and courage. We
do well to honor his memory to-
day"
At the time of his death, Wood
ford F.. Axton was president Of the
Axton-F'isher Tobacco Co., whose
destinies he guided for many years.
1t was under his direction that the
company launched TWENTY
GRAND cigarettes. which rapidly
became the leader in the ten-cent
cigarette field. His brother, Edward
Axton, is still active in the COM
pany.
Mr.. Axton's interest in Simmons
University began many years ago.
The school is one of the Oldest
theological seminaries for the Ne
gro race in this country, founded
siXty-siX years ago.
III 1873, the General Association
of Co1ored Baptists of Kentucky
realizing the importance of educat-
ing colored youth to act as minis
ters, leaders and teachers of their
race, secured a charter from the
State and organized the work OF
nroviding their people with the.
opportunity to receive the higher
education so many Of them were
anxious to secure. AS sunshine and
showers enrich and gladden. every
thing the soil produces, so has
Christian education refined and
orlickened their moral and spiritual
life. Simmons University, never
losing sight Of the beautiful, the
good and the true, stands as
beacon light to all who desire to
become Christian leaders.
In 1884. the Institution was made
a University and its name changed
to State University, which name
was retained until 1918, when the
state University renamed simmons
University in memory Of DR.. Will
liam J. Simmons, who served as its
president for the ten-year period
from 1880 to 1890.
In the Sixty-six years Simmons
University has been in existence,
it has led thousands of men and
women, through religious educa-
ton, to a better and more useful
life.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Seek To Break Major
League Baseball Ban

NEW York. INSPIRED by the
! brilliant series Of articles Oh 'What
Major Leaguers Think OF Negro
Ball Players" which appeared ii
The Pittsburgh Courier recently,
the New York Trade Union Ath-
letic Association launched here
Tuesday a petition for a millicI
signatures to end discrimination
against Negro baseball players in
the major leagues.
The union selected committee
to gain cooperation OF other labor
groups and progressive organiza-
tions all over the country. Fifty
five A. F. of l.. and C.. 1. o. unions
boasting a total membership of
100000, are behind the movement
and may carry the most significant
torch that has yet been carried in
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Phoenix Girl
Made Secretary
of Tri-State
Conference

Miss Dorothy E.. Williams VINO
FesidleS at 1922 E. Washington
ST., the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Williams, a Junior at the
Phoenix Union High School, col
ored was elected secretary for the
1941 girls reserve Mid-Winter
conference in Tucson, Arizona,
March 2. This Tri-state confer
ence includes New Mexico, Ari-
zona and Texas. There we're 200
delegates present from the three
states. Dorothy is the first col
ored girl to receive an Office.
Thirteen other co-eds delegated
from her school, also attended.
Their advisers, Misses Elgie
Mikes and Rachel Smith. are both
teachers of the high school.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

behalf of Negro ball players.
The campaign to end Jim Grow
baseball reached its height last
summer when eight managers and
40 outstanding players in the Ma
tional league attested to the ma
jor league calibre Of more than 20
famous Negro players.
The series Of interviews reveal
ed that major league ball play
ers in general had high opinions
Of Negro players and would not
object playing with them in the big
leagues.
Of the eight managers inter-
viewed, six stated they would use
Negro players if the moguls of
baseball would give them the okay-
sign.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Gave Him
Money For
Two Years
Threatened Her
Life, She Tells
Mo. Judge

ST. LOUIS -eANP)--Mis.
Lucille Randall, SO yahr old pub.
lie school teacher, faced Booke,
T. Norton, her "A year old form
er lover, in court Saturday morn.
ing, at his preliminary hearing
ON three robbery charges, file9
on her police complaint that he
blacknailed and extorted money
out of her after she ceased her
affections.
She testified that through threats
of violence and social embarrass-
lment she gave Norton money for
over year in payment for his
silence and her peace Of mind. She
was defiant in her testimony and
clashed with the attorney for the
defense.
The hearing was held In the
court of criminal correction before
Judge Joseph L. Simpson. Norton
was represented by Harry R. Bracey
local attorney, who said bond for
$4,000 would be arranged. Prior
to the hearing Norton was held to
default of $4,000 bond in the three
cases. G .
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Federal Agents Arrest Janitor
Charging Attempted Extortion

DENVER.-(ANP) "A 31-year-Old
janitor last week confessed attempted ex-
tortion of $3.50 from a woman hotel opera
tor with note threatening 'yOu might
come up missing according to E. J. Geb-
ben, supervising federal bureau of inves-
tigating agent.
Gebben said that notes, sent through
the mail to Mrs. Nellie B. GrOome, pro-
prietor of the York hotel here, were
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

traced TO the suspect, Leonard Patterson,
a janitor for the hotel.
The letter directed Mrs. GroOme to
deliver $15O to her janitOr reading as fol.
lows: 'NOtice, Mrs. GrOOme. We demand
you to give your Negro janitOr $3.50, have
him deliver it to 2Sth and Market IN
eight hours time after you receive this
note" Signed, ''The Hand The note was
dated Nov. 21, 1889.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Divine's Angel"
Wins Judgment

NEW YORK-(ANP)-Father Di-
vine must return $3,937 to Angel
Verinda Brown, but the secret of
"eternal life" for which the money
allegedly was paid, may remain in
violate, according to a Supreme
court ruling Friday.
Mrs. Brown. whose suit against
Divine so irked him that he threat
ened once to "evaporate for 1900
years." demanded that the secrets
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
News Briefs
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY

CSAsA As1OC 4
Mrs. Tempe White was guest at
a surprise social at her home on
March 6. When her daughter sent
her away to attend a meeting at
the church, the necessary arrange
ments for the social were made
and friends arrived. Mrs. White
was agreeably surprised when she
entered the house to find many of
her friends who came to pay their
respect to her. She blew out the
little candles ON her beautiful
cake and began to serve the AZ
guests. Mrs. White was the recip-
lent of lots of beautiful gifts and
kilograms from her children in
Los Angeles.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
PLANS ART EXHIBIT

NEW ORLEANS CAMP - An
exhibition of paintings and sclup-
ture by young Negro artists in
southern states will be a feature
of the Fourth All-Southern Negro
Youth conference when it meets in
New orleans from April 18 to 81.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

MIR. WARREN LAUNDRY of
co. M. 25th Infantry, F't. Huachu-
ca, Ariz., was in Phoenix, Mon
day and Tuesday, March IL and
IL and left Wednesday morning
for the Post. While in the city ne
made short visit to The INDEX
Office. We were glad to have him
and hope that he will stop in
more often and look us over.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Mrs. Lee Williams
Taken By Death

The many friends of Mrs. Lee
Williams, the one time resident
Of this city, were sorrowfully SUR
prised to learn of her death in the
northern part of the state. Mrs.
Williams was well known in
Phoenix. Her death came after
a long illness following the flu.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(SNS)--.
College, attended the
annual conference Of Deans and
Registrars at LangstOn University
Langston, Oklahoma, last week.
He reported that the conferences
was a success.
Dean Hamilton is acting head OF
LeMOyne College, in the absence OF
President Frank Sweeney. He holds
the DoctOrate Degree from the
University of Cincinnati,
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
Carter Leonard,
Pistol Victim,
Dies At Grady

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)----~.------ -
Only one Indictment was return
ed by the Fulton grand jury
against a lottery suspect Friday,
while police listed the death of
a gunshot victim they suspected
as being "bug" writer who was
shot by person whom he failed
to pay 'hit".
In tine Cox Brothers morgue
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

bullet coming out of nis left back
portion, ON the night of March 6.
Witnesses told police that Leon
ard was shot by a man VINO
thought a robbery was going to
take place. But investigators said
they had knowledge that the vic
tim had been in the numbers
racket and they believed he fail
ed to pay off a init" Repeated at
tempts to get the name of the
assailant from the victim failed.
The Fulton grand jury Friday
returned an Indictment charging
operation of a lottery to Richard
Dow. Dow was arrested last Mon
day, it was reported.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
JOSHUA JONES

VALDOSTA, Ga.--Mr. Neal Rice
died last Thursday morning after
a long illness. Funeral services
were held Sunday at l o'clock at
st. Paul ANGE Church. Rev. j w.
Weatherspoon officiated. Interment
at Sunset Hill.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

Friday lay the body Of
Carter Leonard, 40, of
800 1-2 Beckwith ST..
S. W., VINO was shot
through the left side
of the stomach, the
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-

Mrs. w. Butler will address the
parent-teacher association of the
Our Lady of Lordes school this
afternoon.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.-(SNS
L. 81

ALLAN 1lC Vi L , N. J.-(SNS)
Former Freebooter Stewart E.
Hoyt, Jr., who is always active,
says that six months ago COM
mittee headed by DR.. Leroy Nor
is, of Trenton, and a number of
the outstanding citizenes of the
State, have been holding meet
ings in Trenton. Camden and
Newark.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

MRS. MARY SCOTT is very
i'll in Booker T. washington Hos
pital. 1t is thought that she is
improving.
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23
is TAXI DRIVER

Norton, taxi driver, was arrest
ed last week. Attorney Bracey said
his bond would be signed by
Charles Watson, a mail carrier
and Mr.. and Mrs George Norton,
The bond was to be executed and
Norton released.
A fair sized crowd was present
when Miss Randall was placed on
the stand to describe her relations
with the taxi driver which extend
ed over a period of two years g
She wore a purple dress, black
fur coat, dusty pink hat, purple
gloves, a black purse and a pair
of glasses. Emanuel Williams, her
attorney, came to court with her
and sat through the proceedings.
Frank P. Motherway, assistant cir
The Phoenix index., 1940-03-23

Continued on Back Page)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Garden Clubs To Meet This Month

Mrs. Malcolm Edgerton, president of the Federated Garden clubs of Connecticut, has announced that the annual meeting will be held Sept. 25 in the hall of the '92 The- ater at Wesleyan university, Mid- dletown. The hostess clubs will be Chester, Mrs. Hugh Spencer, presi- dent; Delphiniurn, Miss Lucy Brooks, president; East Haddam, Mrs. Thomas K. Hanna, president; Haddam, Mrs. Elizabeth Bedeni, president, and Middletown, Mrs. Frank J. Brainerd, president and master of ceremonies for the day.
 The morning meeting will con- vene at II for the election of off, cerS and reports from the standing committees. The afternoon will be devoted to visiting gardens in Mid- dletown and Portland. Among the gardens to be opened for the mem- bers of the Connecticut Federation will be those of Col. and Mrs. Clar- ence s. Wa6Swortn, Mrs. E. Cam .pion Acheon, Mrs. N. Evan Davis the Russell House and garden-now 8 part of Wesleyan university-Mrs A. Avery Hallock and the green houses of A. N. Pierson of Cromwell
 Reservations for luncheon are in charge of Mrs. Richard B. Lewis 77 Bloomfield avenue, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
} McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY America'S Card Authority

The solid gold trophy presented by Waldemar von Zedtwitz in 1880, emblematic of the world Masters pair championship, one of the high est honors in contract bridge, will once more repose on the trophy stand in the Mayfair Bridge Club in New York. Harry Fishbein, one of last years winners, successfully defended the title. Morris Ellis, his new partner this year, is also 8 pre- vious holder of the trophy, having won it in 1888 with Sherman Stearns.
 Fishbein and Ellis are popular champions. They are always quick to compliment an opponent, and are the type of players to whom you do not mind losing, which is saying a great deal in contract bridge. Their first hand in this series is one in which their oppo- nents played exceptionally well against them in the Masters pair championship.
 The opening lead was won in dummy with the king of spades. A small club was led to the jack and North won with the ace. North cashed his two top spades, then re- turned the ten of clubs.
 Dummy took the king and queen of clubs. then led a small heart to Vests ace. North tried to get out of the coming end-play by throw
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Three Green Doors
 Opens NesD Seasor,

Extensive plans have been made by Miss Adelaide Siebert, hostess at the Three Green Doors" on Buck ingham street, for a most successful and entertaining season. Many novel decorations have been secured to make the surroundings most attrac- tive to guests.
 Three Green Doors is available to all organizations of the city who might use the proceeds for charitable work conducted by their individual groups. LuncheonS are served under the supervision of Miss Siebert there by relieving the committee in charge of the various events of 8 great amount of work. Card playing can also be enjoyed in pleasant at- moSphere.
 Last year many church and civic groups were aided in their various projects by the proceeds of an event sponsored at Three Green Doors. Each group is allowed one luncheon season.
 The Jolly Quartet club began its new session Thursday evening at the home of Miss Rosemary Riley Officers are: Isobel McGuffie, presi- dent: Barbara Bergstrom. vice pres- ident; Rosemary Riley, treasurer; and Louise Dorgeloh, secretary.
 The club has made many plans for the coming year. Among these are play which will be presented on September 18th at 246 Wood street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Weddings
.Stockmann photo.

bodice and full skirt. The neckline of the dress was also edged in lace. She wore a tulle veil trimmed with orange blossoms and carried prayer book marked with orchids and gardenias. Her father gave her in marriage.
 Miss Josephine Cipriano, a Sis- ter of the bridegroom was maid oi honor. She wore a taffeta frock ir turquoise blue shade It was styled with jacket and she wore accessories to match. Her bou- quet of Talisman roses was cen tered with orchids. There were also two bridesmaids. Miss Mar. tha Crocchittieri and Marion Faz. zini, the brides cousin. They bott | wore old rose gowns and carried roses with sweet peas. The bes' man was Dennis Mollica and Mi chael Russoillo and Henry DiDo mizio were uSners.
 The wedding reception was helt at Concordia hall. On their depar ture for their wedding trip, Mrs Cipriano wore 8 soldier blue en semble with black accessories They will reside at 334 Oak stree when they return.
 The gown worn by the bride: mother at the wedding was of blut velvet. She wore an orchid corsage The bridegroom's mother wort black velvet and a corsage of or. chids. The wedding dinner wa. served at Suozzo's banquet hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Local Girl Will Be
 Bridal Attendant

Miss Alcine w. Rippere of Holmes avenue will be a bridesmaid at the wedding of Miss Margaret Shaw Marshall Cunningham, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Cunning ham of Sigourney street, Hartford, and John w. Wilson, son of Mrs Walter J. Roberts and the late John w. Wilson of Albany, N. Y, which will be an event of Saturday, Octo- Der 5th at Trinity church in Hart ford, where the brides father is rec tor.
 Leslie Marshall of Hampstead, L T., will give the bride in marriage and Miss Julianne Cunningham will be her sisters maid of honor. Other attendants include Miss Mary H Blaisdell of Falmouth, Me-; Mis-! Catherine M. Hirsch of New York Miss Nina Sorokin of East Hartford Miss Margaret K. Kielman of Fail Haven, N. Y; Miss Susan B. Hamlir of Garden City, L. l.; Miss Kate W Lyman of West Hartford, and Miss Jane G. Wilson, sister of the pros- pective bridegroom.
 MT. Wilson will have his brother Walter J. Roberts, Jr., as best man and ushering will be Ralph w Greenlaw, Jr., of Chatham, N. J.; Richardson Oakie, Jr., of Philadel- phia, Richard W. Reuter- of New York, Allen Everett of Rutherford N. J.; Charles Francis Ladd o1 Springfield, Raymond Cunningham Jr., borther of the bride-elect ano her cousin, Parmley s. Clapp, Sd, o1 Hartford.
 A small reception in the rectory will follow the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
PerSOndL
Waterbury Hospital Nurses Honor Graduates At Tea

Graduates of the Waterbury Hos- pital School of Nursing who will receive their diplomas at exercises tomorrow evening were honored at tea given yesterday afternoon at the nurses home by the Alumnae Association. The president of the group Mrs. Hedwig P. Lewicki, poured.
 Members of the faculty who att tended included Miss Mabel Mo- Wicker, principal of the school of nursing; Elsa Storm, assistant prin- cipal; Mary K. Quinlan, Grace Jamison. Vernese Gauther, Alice Young, Eleanor Sands and Frances
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-18
Couple Honored On Anniversary

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Dorfman of Elizabeth street were pleasantly sur- prised recently at SoSsin's restau- rant on the occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary. Cut flowers decorated the table and the cen- terpiece was a beautiful wedding cake. The couple were also, pre- sented with 8 gift. The hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Morris Siller, Mrs. John Rolly and Mrs. Harry Iindenberg. Morris Siller was the toastmaster for the evening. The following guests who attended were: MT. and Mrs Morris Siller, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Siller, MT. and Mrs. John Rolly, MT. and Mrs. Harry Lindenberg, Miss Dorothy Danen, Mrs. Harry Stutman, MT. and Mrs. Paul WeinStein, MT. and Mrs. Julius Tarr, Mrs. Jacob Zack- helm, MT. and Mrs. Louis Rich, Mrs. Clara Worfman, MT. and Mrs. Jack Furman, MT. and Mrs. Louis Fur man, MT. and Mrs. George Gerring, MT. and Mrs. Louis Cohen, Mrs. Morris Bardasch, Samuel Rosenthal John Santucci, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Oberstein of Meriden.