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Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-09-01

Torrance of mental gymnastics knowledge must be
harnessed to the things of real life | would set
limits to the atainments of the Negro in arts in letters
craftsmanship believe the surest way to reach those
ends is by laying the foundation in the little things
life that lie Immediately about ones door,
Whereas, Dubois felt very keenly that Washington
had sacrificed the good Negro for the idea of
labor and vigorously advocated the philosophy that cu
ture should from the talented tenth and trckIe
down to the He said: Il earnest advocate
of manual tranngand trade teaching for white boys and
for black E,s Nevertheless, insist that the object of
all III is not to make carpenters, it is to
max e rs men; there are two means of making
the each equally important. The first is
TO give the group and community in which he works bib
orally trained teachers and leaders to teach him and his
family what life the second is to give him suf
tcient intelligence and technical skill to make him eff
hcient workman These two philosophers have in toto
revolutonized Negro education today.
In the field of labor with the assistance of the Amer
can Federation of Labor and the Committee Indus
trial Organization, the American Negro has made real
progress. In the Spanish American Warand World War
the American Negro has shown that valor loyalty dis
cplne and patriotism he has shown in previous
And since then have within midst the creation of
what called the Negro Never before has there been
such display of consciousness outward express
sion of defiance and cynicism This Negro has been
exposed to urban and industrial cenerS This caused him
cal outlet for economic freedom. and for spirit of pa
trotism and citizenship which made him a individual
The Negroes of America have not only displayed
their in the field of music sport literature history
science, agriculture but also tremendous stride made
in the field of business. There present Al negro
insurance companies % of which members of the Ma
tonal Negro Insurance Association There were Negro
banks at the beginning of the depression Only % have
survived These % banks have aggregate capital of
100000 with of $15000000 The 1880
sus showed that 2501 retail stores owned and OPP
Grated by negroes They did annual business of S101
100000, employing 2S,243 propretors and firm members
and 1851 full time employees with total pay roll of
S8,5283O6 | could forever telling of his achieve
ments. But there is still that as American Neg
do that is nst in the minds and hearts of
fellow members that there should be character ed
cation for all MEMBERS that there should exist rural
education for the great iority mechanical training
respectable minority and professional training for the
few. Let us not merely think it let adopt it as
slogan, teach it. install it in Schools preach it
from pulpits until shall with accord come
to know it the Lords Prayer and believe in it the
sole rock of social and economic salvation when
shall be able to eXclam of in the words of Longfelow
in his apostrophe to the Constitution he in his
relationship to the salvation and perpetuy of the Ameri-
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-09-01

President Roosevelt appointed Frank C. Walker,
of Pennsy former treasurer of the Democratic Ma
tonal Committee to be Postmaster General, succeeding
James A. Farley. Claude r: Wickard also in
Secretary of Agriculture succeeding the Demo-
cratic nominee for Vice-Presdent, Henry A. Wallace.
Mr.. Wckard active at the Chicago Convention in
procuring Wallace's nomination Vice-PresidentIal
nominee.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-09-01
Presidential Timber

Elwood Indiana, the home town of Wendell Wikie
all set for his acceptance speech G. O. P stand
ard bearer Ewood which registered population gain of
only 1913 in the last 10 years and actually the capital
Of the Indiana tomato belt, is fourth class city,
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-09-01

Former Postmaster General James A. Farley and
National Chairman of the Democratic Party becomes
Chairman of the Board of the CocaCola Export Corp.
He will have full charge of all export business Of the
soft drink firm Particularly business in &c foreign
tries. His anticipated appointment to the presidency of
the New York Yankee Baseball Club will in way
flct with his job with the beverage concern
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-09-01
Late News In Brief
HOnors

President Franklin D. Roosevelt will receive an hon
orary degree of Doctor Of Laws a high light of the
University of Pennsyvanias Bicentennial celebration
Presentation of the degree will formally mark the uni
versitys 200th year of existence since it's founding by
Benjamin Franklin in 174O
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
Radiant Living
GOD KNOWS
ASK HIM
By Rev. G. M. Griffeth
Pastor Methodist Church
Cecilton, Md.

IF I only knew just where to
begin!" Is that not exactly what
you have exclaimed sometime or
other? You had a problem of
some kind to solve. You had de-
cision that had to be made. You
had job that had to be done, but
somehow you did not know just
where to begin.
When we are face to face with
some difficulty or problem to solve,
there is always a right place to
begin. We may not know just
where it is. But there is One who
knows.
To the Divine Mind there are no
difficulties. In the Infinite Mind
there are no problems. The thing
that is puzzling you is already
solved in the Divine Mind.
st. John implies this fact when
he declared that God is light. "
God is all-intelligence. God is all
understanding God is All-know-
ledge.
Since God knows all things, He
knows just what you want to
know. Why not ask Him to i'm
port that knowledge to you. Does
not the Christ advise us in these
words: ASK and it shall be given
unto you. Seek and ye shall find
Knock and it shall be opened unto
you"
To many a man God has impart-
ed just what he wanted to know
Some men call it a "hunch." But
in reality it is a flash Of divine in
telligence that God has raised to
the inquiring mind.
In answer to your prayer, in
some split second, He will flash
upon your mind the very solution
that you are seeking. He will
give you a vivid impression of
where you should go, of what you
should do, of what you should say.
Declares the Scriptures: In all
thy ways acknowledge Him, and
He shall direct thy paths"
When facing puzzling situation
start with God and you will discov-
er the solution that will enable
you to end with a joyous success.
Rev. Griffith has helped others to live
a more radiant life and he would be glad
70 help you. Write him concerning your
difficulty, addressing your letter to Cecil
ton. Nd.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
ARMY AIR CORPS
FLYING SCHOOL
Continued from Page Two)

To National Defense, a trained re-
serve, regardless of the subsequent
employment of graduates should
they leave the service.
At one point in its history, Cha
mute Field was on the verge of be
ing abndoned as it was considered
Of little value to the Air Corps.
The School authorities made out a
strong case and won their point.
The advance in Aviation, the COM
plexities of modern design and the
increase in the technical equipment
have more than justified the deci-
sion to retain the Technical School.
Today, new station is rising on
the site of the old, wartime struc-
ture. A new barracks of 2200
man capacity is rapidly nearing
completion. A modern central
heating plant is already in opera
ton. Concrete roads and walks
checkerboard the new area. Two
new hangers and School buildings,
the most advanced type in the
Army, are in operation with an adj
ditional structure to be completed
in the near future. A modern hos
pital of 120 bed capacity will be
ready for occupancy about August
Is, 1910. Warehouses, paved ap-
rons, quarters, sewerage, water
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17

and lighting system and numerous
other installations go to make up
the enlarged physical plant of the
ACTS and Chanute Field. Pend
ing completion of the permanent
projects, SO temporary barracks of
60 man capacity have been erected
to house the personnel during the
period of the Expansion Program.
The Air Corps Technical School
Field Branch-is one of
the finest installations of its type
in the world. The students are
privileged to work with the latest
and best type of equipment avail
able to the aeronautical industry.
Upon graduation, the students are
assigned to their home stations to
take their place on the fiying-line,
with the realization that they are
at last an important cog in the
wheel helping to keep the Army
Air Corps planes aloft-one of the
men behind the pilots!
Further information relative to
the Air Corps Technical School and
enlistment IN the Army Air Corps
may be obtained from the Person
mel officer, Chanute Field, Rantoul,
Illinois; or from any regular Army
Recruiting station for those who
are interested in serving at other
Air Corps Stations.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
GOOD TIDING DAY

Next Sunday will be Good It'd
ings' Day at Asbury M. E. Church,
Rev. w. w. w. Wilson, pastor. All
minor collections including Confer
ence Claimants, Church Extension,
Freeman's Aid, Southern Educa-
ton, Domestic Missions, Woman's S
Home Missions, Bible, Tract and
Sunday School Union, will be rails
ed through envelopes distributed
by ladies for the purpose and a
large class of probationers will be
admitted. The church will be
beautifully decorated by the Floral
Committee of the Christian En-
deavor Society, the choir will furn-
ish special music for the occasion
and the pastor will address the
probationers in the morning pre-
paratory to receiving them, and
preach an appropriate sermon at
night. This is one of the gala
days in Methodism and no one
should be absent. 1t is in the in
terests it serves greater than Chill
dren's Day, and is becoming as
popular. In addition to the special
sermons last Sunday on Conference
Claimants in the morning and on
the other benevolences at night,
special information has been dis
tributed with the envelopes and
otherwise, and it is to be hoped
that all who have received it will
carefully read and ponder it and
come out next Sunday to give what
they can toward these worthy
causes. Smyrna has an enviable
record in her liberality to these
benevolences and we are sure she
will not be behind her past record.
Let those that gave last year give
as much or more this and those
that gave nothing last year give
something this, and the amount of
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
CONTINUED from Page Three)

tack of virtigo, he fell, leaving him
hanging, head downward, unable in
any way to extricate himself. His
suspension was from thirty to for
ty feet from the ground, and of
course the females of his family
could render him no relief. Mrs.
Wallace run to the nearest farm
with the luck to find the men away,
with the same result at the next
farm, and she had gone some three
miles before she could find men to
help her. Another unfortunate de-
lay here occurred, there was no
ladder, and the men had to go in
search of one and by the time the
unfortunate man was relieved from
his painful situation, between two
and three hours had elapsed. When
got to the ground he was in an un-
conscious and dying condition and
expired in about an hour after
wards. His remains were inferred
on Friday at Blackiston's Church.
TOMATO CANNING ENDED
The tomato Gamers virtually
finished up their pack of tomatoes
last week, though the Messrs. Nc
Cav are running today to finish up
a belated lot. The whole season
has been out of the usual course.
First, the crop was backened by
the severe drought of June and
July, the rains of August however
making an unprecedented yield,
nearly doubling in many cases the
annual average. The thing m ost
feared, frost which usually cuts the
crop short never touched them this
year. The tomatoes of the last
two weeks were however but little
better than those touched by frost
because of the frequent and heavy
rains. They were water soaked
and would not process in filling
cans but about half that those did
six weeks ago. The pack of our
two canneries amounts to about
million and a half of cans-John H.
Hoffecker about 100000 an McGaw
& Bro. something over 100000.
AS a whole, better fruit was never
put up. The large excess, making
a demand for cans beyond their
original calculation, the sudden and
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
John BySSett MOO1'e
High School NesCs
EDITOR JANET KEITH
ASSISTANT EDITOR .................. EUNICE SPARKS

The students first met last
Thursday, at which time they de-
cided upon a program for the en-
suing year.
All boys who are interested in
becoming more efficient and alert
in the abilities of a leader meet in
the gym every Tuesday at $50.
Also, all girls who desire to pro-
gress as leaders in gymnastics will
meet in the gym every Wednesday
at $50.
Through this organization, lead
ers will be developed who will en-
deavor to build up the school spirit
of Smyrna High.
Charlotte Everett
The Senior Supper
Every year, the seniors, in order
to help raise money to go on their
annual Washington Trip, have a
senior supper.
This year the seniors have decid-
ed to have their supper on Novem-
ber s. It will be held as usual in
the John Bassett Moore Cafeteria.
If you wish to purchase ticket,
any senior will gladly supply you
with one.
Ruth Hill
Assembly Program
A debate was given in assembly
on October 9, by Mr.. Haggerty's
Senior Civics Glass.
The question was, Resolved: !:
That the conscription of men dur
ing peace time is undemocratic
The chairman of the program was
Betty Jones, who introduced the
students in the debate. Ruth Hill,
Sarah E. Wright, and Dorothy
Badur were on the affirmative side.
Billy Bramble, Allan Robinson, and
Mary Andrew were on the mega
tive side.
The rebutal was given by Billy
Bramble on the negative side, and
by Ruth Hill, on the affirmative
There were no judges for the de-
bate. It was presented merely to
show the ideas of the several civics
students on the question of con-
scription.
Those arguments We're portion
Of the results of the study of Ma
tional Defense Program in the
Civics class.
Betty Jones
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17

unexpected demand put the price
of cans up about double, heavy
drawback on the Gamers. 1t is to
be hoped that they have been well
paid for their large risk and ardu-
GUS toll, for in the thousands of
dollars that have been expended in
the community for labor, to say
nothing of the much larger amount
that has gone among the farmers
for the product of their land, many
families have been enabled to fix
themselves up comfortably for the
rigors of the winter, and thus keep
the wolf from the door.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
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Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
The Flower Show

Il II
The annual flower show was held
Thursday, September 26th for the
students of the first six grades.
There were three prizes given to
each grade. awarded as follows:
First Grade: Mrs. Richards and
Miss Stats, teachers-First: Billy
Doughten, with dahlias placed in a
glass vase; Second: Bernice Buns,
yellow marigolds placed in white
vase; Third: Patsy Middleton, red
dahlias placed in a stone crock.
Second Grade: Miss Burchard,
teacher First: Mary Emily Miller,
white ageratum placed in a dark
red vase; Second: Charlyne Messi-
mer, mixed bouquet placed in a
clear vase; Third: Betty Emerson,
zinnias placed in a dull green vase;
Third Grade: Mrs. Welch, and Mrs.
Postles, teachers-F'irst: Charles
Reed, pink dahlias and white ager-
atum, placed in a white basket;
Second: Roma Welsh, wild flower
arrangement, placed in white vase;
Third: Lois Dempsey, nasturtiums,
placed in small basket; Fourth
Grade: Miss Adkins and Miss
Scout, teachers First: Mary Alice
Blendt, snap dragons and candy
tuft, placed in green vase; Second:
George Foraker, wild asters and
golden rod, placed in glass jar
cleverly covered with wall paper;
Third: Earl Harris, purple asters,
placed in a bowl,
Fifth Grade: Miss Evans and
Miss Kaufman, teachers - First:
Marie FAIRIES, miniature arrange
ment of marigolds in blue basket;
Second: Edward Melvin, mixed
bouquet, arranged in white glass
vase; Third: Peggy Clark, dark red
dahlias arranged in an amber vase.
Sixth Grade: Miss Matthews and
Mrs. Smith, teachers First: Skip
per Goldsborough, white petunias
and white scarlet sage, arranged in
white bowl; Second: Lois Wade,
Chrysanthemums, placed in a tan
vase; Third: John Lovegrove, red
and white dahlias, placed in a red
vase.
Prizes were awarded for beauty
Of the flowers and suitability of the
container.
Betty Jones
Discussion of National Defense in
Civics
This year we have developed a
new method in studying our civics
problems.
1t is of great necessity that
everyone should be well acquainted
with the national defense program
of today Due to the present con-
ditions, we have been having panel
discussions each day. which give
every one a chance to express his
or her opinions on what is being
done, and what should be done to
aid in the safety Of our country.
Following are a list Of the subjects
which we have discussed up to the
present time:
4. VIII our present rearmament
program eventually lead US in
war?
q Should the government re-
strict freedom Of speech in time Of
a national crises?
3. How far should the United
States 60 in helping England?
This is but few of the import
ant discussions we have had up to
the present time.
After this several oral reports
will be given by members of the
class on the subject of national de-
tense.
Adeline Hilyard
Leaders Crops
To promote better efficiency in
the gymnastics of our scnool
leaders corps has been established
under the direction of Coach Doerr.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
Leaders Crops

To promote better efficiency in
the gymnastics of our scnool a
leaders corps has been established
under the direction of Coach Doerr.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17

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Smyrna times., 1940-10-17

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Smyrna times., 1940-10-17
TALBOT FARMER BJJNCOE0

John Rhoad, farmer living near
Cordova, Talbot county, Md, was
fieeced out of 81 500 in cash a day
or two ago, by a trio of confidence
men and by the aid of a very old
and simple trick. On Monday
three men arrived at Cordova and
put up at the public house in the
little village. The next day thev
sought out Mr.. Rhoads and stated
that they desired to purchase 4
small property. Rhoads had some
land he was anxious to sell and
took the bait readily. After some
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17

1868 asked for will be raised Re
sure to be present and go early
that you may get seat. The front
benches will be reserved for the
probationers in the morning but
the ushers will see you comfortably
seated.
Smyrna times., 1940-10-17

FOR SALE
Tresspass Notices. For Rent ano
For Sale Signs.
At THE TIMES OFFICE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-14
Salesman Held
After Accident

Jerry c. Jernigan. 34-year-old
auto salesman. who bounced his
car off the red-lighted Jog on the
Seattle end of the Puyallup river
bridge about Gas Wednesday
night, was held in the Pierce
county jail Thursday on a charge
Of drunken driving.
State Patrolman William Purse.
who was following the driver. said
Jernigan almost battered the side
of his car to pieces in the impact
but continued on to a service sta
ton on the Tacoma end of the
bridge. Jernigan said he was a
Portland man and had just start
ed TO work that day for a Tacoma
dealer. He was driving a 1910
pickup truck.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-14
Red Cross Not Recruiting
Drivers for Ambulances

Recent inquiries relative to am
bulance drivers and war refugees
has caused the Red Cross to issue
a statement in order that the or
ganiaztion's position may be un-
derstood by the public.
The Red Cross, according to
Milton ]. Evans, Pierce County
chapter executive secretary, has
sent ambulances to Europe but is
not sending ambulance units or
ambulance drivers to the war area,
nor is it planning to do so.
Evans said the Red Cross has
not received any definite informa-
ton concerning any organization
planning to bring refugee children
from war zones to the u. S, TO be
placed in American homes.
The county secretary suggests
that information on this subject
may be obtained by contracting
Eric c. Muggeridge. executive Sec
rotary, Foster Parents Plan for
War Children, 55 West 42d st, New
York City.
Women ambulance drivers are
being recruited at present by the
Miss Ann Morgan organization.
Information may be obtained by
contracting American Friends of
France, Inc, 3 Sutton Place, New
York City.
Male ambulance drivers are be-
ing recruited by two organizations,
Evans said. Information may be
obtained from American Field Ser
vice, 120 Broadway, New York
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-14
Ferry Hearing
Is Being Held

Approximately 25 residents Of
Vashon island. members Of the
state department OF public service
and ferry operators. convened at
Tacoma Chamber of Commerce
Thursday to discuss rates for ferry
service between Point Defiance
and Tahlequah after completion of
Tacoma Narrows bridge.
Presiding at the meeting was
Ralph Benjamin. supervisor Of
transportation for the state de-
partment. A decision on the ferry
service schedule and rates is ex-
pected by the state department
before the proposed route starts
after July /.
Washington Navigation Co,
present operators of ferries to
peninsula points. announced it
would discontinue service after the
span is completed. William Skan-
sic will be operator of the new
route to Tahlequah.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-14
Pierce County Y.M.C.A.
Youth Camp Opens June rs
PuYollup Schools to Get New Course
In Music When Fall Semester BEGINS

PUYALLUP-Boys and girls OF
various ages will again have the
opportunity OF spending part OF
their vacations at Pierce county
Y. NJ. c. A. camp at Lake Taps
According to plans announced by
George B. Cole, camp director,
schedules have been completed
which will insure activity at the
lake from June rs to Aug. IA.
The first camp win be for boys
eight and nine years of age. pro-
vided enough registrations can be
obtained. This outing will be held
from June IS to July 2. Girls
camps will be held from July 81 to
Aug. z, and from Aug. Z to II.
Other boys camps are scheduled
Ill through the month Of July. be-
ginning the End. different groups
occupying the camp for a week
each.
The camp. which is located on
Norarity island in the lake, has
been improved since last summer
with the addition Of new cabins.
The well has been cleaned and
covered with concrete and the
baseball field has been recondi-