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The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21
THE MOH-JONC CLUB

met Thursday evening, December
u, at the lovely home of Mrs.
Margaret Clinkscales. 1929 E.
Monroe, st. The evening was
spent playing cards and the ad"
journment of the meeting, Mrs.
Clinkscales served delicious re-
past, which was very much ap-
preciated Every one left declaring
MS. Clinkscales a wonderful
hostess.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21
Listed I'm Who's
Who OF Colleges

CLEVELAND, Tenn. - George
Knox, brilliant young son of Prof.
and Mrs. U. L. Knox, will receive
his B. S. degree from Florida A.
& M. college in June Prof. Knox
is principal of College Hill School,
this city, and Mrs. Knox is mem
ber of the faculty there.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21
LONE WHITE ROSE CLUB

met December 13, at the home
of Mrs. Jamie Silvers, 1927 E.
Jefferson St. After all business
was cared for, all members gather
ed around table of delicious food.
Mrs. Silvers will also be hostess to
the Christmas party, December 28.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Noble E. White,
December 20th
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Illustrations of Miss Cyrtle Sheldon.
Miss Sheldon drawing of the baby.
jamie Belle" makes her and her
adventure reality.
The book is on sale in the book
department at Loveman, Joseph and
Loeb. 1t is published by the Gar
den City Publishing Co. of New
York.
BY Paul Mckinney.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21
TOP HATTERS

IVT IIIN L EItIS
Mrs. Evans and Rayburn enter
tanned the Top Hatters Club mern-
bers and husbands, with a lovely
turkey dinner. Cocktails were
served, and an evening of dancing
was enjoyed by each and every one
present. Every member wishes to
thank the hostess for such an en-
joyable evening. Our next meet
ing will be with Mrs. Ida Love.
Erma Williams, President
Mrs. Evins, Reporter.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21
THE LONE WHITE ROSE CLUB

met December 7, at the home OF
Mrs. Lucy Grant, 341 E. Jefferson,
ST. The meeting was called to
order by the president, Mrs. Noble
E. White. Aftera brief business
period, Mrs. Grant, in keeping with
the Christmas spirit, served a red
and green salad, also red and white
main course, which was very de-
licious and highly enjoyed by all.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

REIDSVILLE, Ga.-(SNS)-
Robert Lee Brannon died in
the state electric chair Friday
the 18th after having lived
through four previous execution
dates.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Mrs. Helen Warren of Chickesha,
Okla, is visiting in Phoenix at
present. She is. the aunt of Mrs.
De Lois Moore and Mrs. Helen
Ballard of this city. M
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Out to Dykes stockade the other
night for one or two good rea-
sons. disappointed no end, al
though there was bevy of girls
from a certain local institution OF
higher education, who seemed to
appreciate the dirty songs being
sung by a gentleman with a guitar
and a little orchestra.
Driving past Gallaudet college,
for the deaf ard dumb, I asked my
friend whether Or not he had ever
seen them play football. He had
not, but he couldn't be topped and
told me of certain deaf and dumb
school in Alabama, playing at the
Talladega college field, which had
a deaf and dumb cheering section!
Which reminds me of the story
teld by an old conductor on
California railroad, who had been
running on the road for years
and it was his especial pride to
point out interesting sights as the
train passed them. And when
they were going through the fa-
nous petrified forests, he would
announce, Ladies and gentle
men, we are passing through the
great petrified forest. If you look
closely and listen carefully. you
will see the petrified birds sitting
on the petrified tree limbs, sing
ing the petrified song"
A visitor from New York informs
that General Davis didn't know he
bad been promoted from his col
onelcy until he got it from a
friend. Newspapers knew about it
before the general himself and the
General rushed around to ask if it
were true. Maybe.
George Goodman is entertaining
a New York newspaper man again,
and are the boys enjoying it!
Ouotino from the scriptures,
Carter G. Woodson had quite an
audience besides his tablemate, lis
tening to him Sunday. When asked
about it, he said he was in for any
thing which was connected with
money and he was about to pass
the plate to take up collection.
The Rev. Adam Powell of New
York has at last won for himself
an unenviable position and now
has to explain to q mass of dis
pleased Baptists just what he did
say and also what he meant in
the sermon anent the late DIR.
Lacey X. williams of Chicago"
"He has been working himself up
to this spot for long time," one
Iayman remarked after reading
the denial and so forth.
Opinions differ on the recent
showing of "While Others Sleep"
the Ralph Matthews opus which
was the midnight show presentar
ton at the Lincoln theater Friday
night.
Life" magazine carries a color
photograph of what they say is be-
lieved to be the first Negro painter
in the United States, one Joshua
Johnston, who painted white
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21
By AL WHITE

WASHINGTON (ANP)- Pro-
posed post season football game for
the championship Of something or
other, Howard University VS.. the
Washington Redskins. And at that
the Bisons are ten points better
defensively than the Redskins for
Lincoln scored SO points against
them while the Redskins had 73
poured on their outfit. And believe
me, there were plenty of sick col
cred folk in town. Negroes sWore
by their" Redskins. And supported
them by laying it On the line to-
the tune of $165 and 1920 per reg
ular game, with the general in
crease for the "world series" OF
football.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Life" magazine carries color
photograph of what they say is be-
lieved to be the first Negro painter
in the United States, one Joshua
Johnston, who painted white
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Just got through reading me
groes in Virginia" through the
courtesy of Dutton Ferguson-and
it is revelation to a Virginian
who was familiar in part with
many of the incidents related.
and wondered why many others of
equal interest and import were
omitted Ouien sabe?
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Mrs. Margaret Stewart Joyner
discussing the problems of the
beauticians in q manner indicating
her extreme familiarity with the
subject.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21
CAPITOL COMMENTS

family group of Baltimore about
1905.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Opinions differ on the recent
showing of "While Others Sleep"
the Ralph Matthews opus which
was the midnight show presentar
ton at the Lincoln theater Friday
night.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Truman Gibson took over his
new duties as assistant to VIII
liam Hastie in the war depart
ment Monday. He is the assist
ant to the civilian aide to the
secretary of war. We can't have
too many appointments. Let's get
some more.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-21

Ouotipo from the scriptures,
Carter G. Woodson had quite an
audience besides his tablemate, lis
tening to him Sunday. When asked
about it, he said he was in for any,
thing which was connected with
money and he was about to pass
the plate to take up collection.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
To Use Auio-gyros
Alonq Mexican Border

WASHINGTON - The immigra-
ton service is about to try new
wrinkle in patrolling the Mexican
border-the use of autogyros to
spot aliens seeking to cross the
international boundary Illegally. it
was learned today.
Funds for three machines were
provided in the justice department
appropriation bill passed by con-
gress last week.
Patrol OF open prairie and desert
country, 1t was pointed out, is ex-
tremely difficult, even with air.
planes, but, with autogyros. border
agents can keep an eye on the wide
open spaces, and. when necessary,
land in areas where planes could
not light and which automobiles
could not reach.
Meanwhile, the justice depart
ment and the postoffice prepared
to register. virtually en- masse,
some 100000 aliens. Congress
has passed measure requiring
registration and fingerprinting,
and President Roosevelt is expect
ed to approve it this week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
America S Danger
Will Be Subject
Council of Peace
Meets Thursday

A forum discussion OF Amer
ica's Real Danger" will be first
In interest at the meeting OF the
Tacoma Council for Peace Action
Thursday evening. June 81, at S
O'Clock at the Y. NJ. c. A.
Lawrence Henderson, Robert
Elliott and Herman Kleiner will be
speakers and the discussion will
later be opened 10 club members
and visitors in the audience. Miss
Constance Langstaff will preside
and the meeting is arranged by
the clubs educational committee.
Second in interest will be a
discussion of the best way to word
definite platform or purpose for
the club. Members invite anyone
in Tacoma of college or young
business age TO join them in their
work. which concerns itself first
with keeping the United States
out Of war.
The meeting was planned at a
session of the education commit
tee at the home of Mrs. Carol
Jenkins, 1901 No. Fife St, Mon
day evening. In the group besides
the three forum speakers were
Mrs. Roberta Alton, Miss Julianna
Ray, Miss Helen Lewis and Waichi
Oyanagi.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27

Sumner high schools band of As
pieces, featuring several petite maj
orets, will appear in the Tacoma
stadium as part of the Junior
Chamber of Commerce annual fire
works display the night of July
4th, which starts at 7 o'clock.
The Sumner band will be ushered
in to the sound of daylight bomb
shells, part of the big show which
precedes the night fireworks.
Led by the majorets, and featur-
ing the baton-twirling antics of
Georgianna Atkinson and Gloria
Ellexson, the band will march
around the stadium playing appro-
pirate marches.
According to reports of innu-
merable past successes, Georgianna
and Gloria steal the show. the
former with her acrobatic dancing,
turning Of cartwheels and splits,
all the while twirling the baton,
and the latter by spinning two of
the sticks" at the same time.
The band from the valley school,
which will appear previous to an
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Townsend Meetings
Following is a list of s

Following is list of scheduled
Townsend meetings:
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. No. l, I. o
o. F. hall, Rex Roudebush to
speak.
Thursday - Fircrest No. 10 al
Community church; Harmony No
80 at X. c. Hall, open forum
Midland No. II at s p. m; South
Tacoma No. s at Veterans hall,
1929 South Tacoma way; South
Hin No. 2. Fir Grove school;
South Prairie No. l. Batting home
at s p. m, Tolt No. / at p. M,
Eagles hall.
Friday - All-City No. "a at
113lts Commerce st, business
meeting at 7:30 to be followed by
cards and refreshments; Fern Hill
No. 4. clubhouse, Sad and Yakima;
Issaquah No. l at s p. m. at
Grange hall; University Place No.
IS at Royal Lateral home, Bay
view road.
saturday, swcett Ave. No. 10
at Eagles hall. 18th and Fawcett;
Kirkland No. / at Coop hall at
s ?. m.
Sunday - Meeting for the last
time at 2 p. m. at 1872 Com
merce ST. The hall will be vacated
July 4.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
'Feud' Over State
LAWYERS Is al Truce

OLYMPIA - Attorney General
Smith Troy Tuesday declared a
truce" in his Offices long-stand-
ing feud with state departments
employing lawyers to handle their
legal work without consulting the
attorney general.
Troy's predecessor. C. w. Ham,
ilton. invoked the law making the
attorney general the legal repre-
sentative Of all state officials. He
refused to let the departments
private lawyers try their cases or
represent them in any official
capacity.
Due TO the heavy load of work
on the attorney generals office,
both in the trial and appellate
divisions, Troy said he would relax
the rule temporarily to permit
some departmental attorneys to
argue cases.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
WPA Completes Big
Street Projects

Street improvements at Enum-
claw costing S26,2s in WpA funds
for labor and s21 .0ss in city funds
for equipment and materials will
be complete by July 4, State Works
Administrator Carl W. Smith an
nounced Wednesday, The big prof.
eot produced nearly mile OF O.
inch concrete pavement "a feet
wide and shou, two miles Of graded
and gravele side streets and
alleys.
A water main project AT Eaton
vile. started by WPA May Q. was
completed last weekend. The crew
installed LOSS linesl feet of four
inch creosoted water main and two
fire MIGRANTS at a total cost of
81. SAT.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Still Goes to School.
Though She Is 20

ABINGDON, Mass.-Mrs. Ger
trude Leighton is 20 years old and
a retired school teacher. but she
stin goes to school. She travels
IS miles 10 attend courses at the
Harvard Graduate School Of Edu-
cation on occupational guidance.
She also attends lectures on law,
economic and vocational training
sponsored by the Abingdon Wo-
mems club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Mayor Cain Urges Annual
Celebration for Tacoma
Mordi Gros Would Stimulate Mutuul
Community Interests. He Tells Club

! opposite the Peninsula Light Co. s
office. A softball game between
girl teams from Gig Harbor high
school and Vaughn high school on
the Gig Harbor school ground at
2 p. m. A baseball game between
Gig Harbor and Port Orchard at
2 p. m. on the Gig Harbor diamond.
An afternoon concert at 2:30 in
the high school gymnasium by the
Northwest Opera Co, directed by
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Dublin.
Plan Water Parade
Rooster races will be run eff
on the c. f. Shaw place Zone
block from high SCHOOL, during
the afternoon starting at 2:30.
There will be water parade in
the harbor during the afternoon,
sponsored by the Young Mems
Business club of Tacoma.
In the evening a dance will be
held at Horseshoe lake, also the
Last Ferry Ride" on the stream
lined ferry "kalakala." Tickets
for the ride may be obtained in
Gig Harbor from DR.. s. r. Denzler,
f. V. d. Paul at Rosedale or Nc
Allister Moore, IT.. at Arletta.
There will be carnival on the
green opposite the light eompany's
office for four days, July 1 to 4.
Many Speakers
During early Tuesday afternoon
there will be addresses at the high
school. the main speaker being
Homer Jones, mayor OF Bremen
ton. Committee Chairman H. II.
Bachelor will make some intro
ductory remarks, after which he
will introduce the master of cere-
monies. Robert Schroeder. secre-
tary Of the Bremerton Chamber
of Commerce. Other speakers will
be Mayor Harry p. Cain Of Ia
coma: Harold Lebo, president of
the Bremerton Chamber OF Com
merce: County Commissioner John
Schlarb: Mayor c. A. Hanks OF
Port Orchard; Mayor Jensen of
Poulsbo: Mayor David of Port
Angeles; Mayor II. l.. Hertzler Of
Port Townsend; Mayor J. S. Bugge
OF Sequim; c. Il. Trombley OF the
Peninsula Federated clubs;
Leander Finholm of the South
Kitssp Federated clubs, and Chris
Thompson. one of the early bridge
boosters of Gig Harbor. Others
will be State Representative A. NJ.
Barney Jackson and the former
State Senator w. A. Richmond,
who were instrumental in creating
the Washington Toll Bridge au-
thority in the legislature. and NJ.
Morisetti Of the Tacoma Labor
Council. and member OF the
Bridge Gang.
Mrs. M. NJ. Pike and daughter,
Peggy, and Mrs. Barney of Yakima
are sailing on an Alaskan cruise
Friday. They will be away two
weeks.
Mrs. b. s. Tierce of Zenith,
Wash, Is visiting for several
weeks with her sister, Mrs. A. w.
Fuller. of Rosedale.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Rotary Head Home
From Havana

President Bert sweeting Of the
Tacoma Rotary club. just back
this week from the international
convention in Havana, will preside
over the final meeting Of the club
year Thursday noon at the Hotel
Winthrop. Also present Tuesday
viii be Past President Nels e.
Johanson, now living in Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27

GIG Misunderstanding before
the Lions club here, Mayor Harry
p. Cain Of Tacoma welcomed the
opening Of Tacoma Narrows
bridge not merely as business
asset. but as a, means of con-
solidating civic interests of people
living on both sides OF the water.
Expressing hope the celebration
parade viii top Golden Jubilee
festivities Of last year. he stressed
the value Of that cooperation
which springs spontaneously from
goodwill and understanding and
the necessity to actively seek 1t in
these days Of international con-
.1lict and internal erosion.
II might be . good idea, he
said, II the Tacoma district
had . parade every year,
similar to the mardi gras Of
New Orleans. Such things. he
thought, stimulate mutual
emotional interest Of COM
munities and that force can be
then built up into constructive
policies during the winter
months.
On the matter Of bridge toll
charges, the mayor expressed
opinion Communication rates were
too high. He urged everyone, how
ever, to use the bridge as fire.
quently A. possible, that at the
conclusion of the six months trial
period. = delegation might 20 to
Olympia with logical and force
ful claim for = reduction. His
speech was well received by
good attendance Of ladies. men,
bers and friends.
The Peninsula bridge celebra-
tons committee announced the
Peninsula day July - program
~ follows:
Grand parade. starting from the
bridge at 1890 a. m. Free clam
chowder at noon on the green
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
40-Plus Clubs Proving
Help 10 Job Seekers

ST. LOUIS - Henry Simler,
chairman OF the national 40-plus
committee Of the Sales Executive
club says, the national resistance
to employment OF men past the
age Of 20 has diminished in the
last two years. He says this trend
has been reflected in the growth
Of 40-plus clubs Of which there are
%.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27

anti-aircraft demonstration, with
two batteries going into action
against planes flying overhead; an
army sham battle with fast, light
tanks, infantry and artillery, is I'M
der the direction of w. J. Peterkin,
principal of the school and one of
the first baton twirlers on the Pa
cific coast. He started his career
swinging the pipe" 20 years ago
All the twirlers in his band were
taught by him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Ohio Town TESTS Fire
Siren Every Friday
NEWCoMERS ToWN. o.

NEW MER ST0wN. O.
Every Friday night at I p. m. this
towns fire siren is blown for q
short time-just in case. The
regular checkup was ordered by.
the council because the siren
failed TO work recently when
Acting Mayor Earl Treasure tried
to sound il TO announce an i'm
portant news event.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27
Show Certificates
At Inspection Time

Certificates OF registration for
all automobiles. trucks and trailers
henceforth must be presented when
vehicles are inspected at the test
ing depot, il was announced We'd
nesday by the Washington state
patrol.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-06-27


Fourth low ye the Junior honber
od night fireworks onLoLrot and lectures
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-13
Preparing To
Print Ballot
On Constable

Printing of the ballots to be used
in Vance county'S second primary d
week from this Saturday is being
prepared for by the Vance County
Board of Elections, Chairman A. w.
GhulSun. Jr., of the board, announced
today.
The rrm-ofr involves but Il single
office. that of constable Of HcndCr-
son township. ;,Hd will be voted only
in the five precincts in the township.
There are no rum-Otl contests Tor the
county at large.
Jack Collins, second high man in
the May 25 election, called for a
rlm-oft with John Murdy, mcum-
bent. who sought denomination.
Mundy lacked only Il little more than
200 votes Of having Il clear majority
in Il field Of five. Under the law,
however. the second man had the
right to demand further contest,
and ne has done that, 50 that the
board of elections has no option but
TO respect his request.
Mr.. GholSon estimated that the
cost OF the primary to the county
would DC close TO $500.
When the runncr-up first asked
for the second election, it appeared
there would be statewide contest
for governor. But he has not with
drawn his request since the gubcr-
Material run-ofr was eliminated.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-13
EXPLAINS
FISHING AT LAKE
Mayor Issues Statement 10
Clarity Any Misunder-
standing About Angling

Navor Henry T. Powell. manager
of the city water works. today is
sl,d 4 statement concerning fishing
ut the water works lake. east OF the
city. hoping To- clarity any mISun-
dcrstuudmG concerning lhc lake, alter
m. city leased it to individuals for
their operation as a fishing preserve.
Nayor PuWcll'S statement follows:
Seeing that several citizens ui
Henderson, have the wrong impress
sion cuuctruiuG whether or not they
can fish in the Water Works Lake
th. civ Council desires To clear up
any uncertainty which may exist.
..Thy application 10" the Fishing
PRIVILEGE as recorded on page $40,
Book - reads We will also permit
3ny person to fish i'll this pond the
sIm3c l> the City of Henderson has,
and will nuke the same charge that
have heretofore made. we Will put
oIu. OWN boats on the lake.
Since the fishing permits Tor the
ven. about 10 close had brought into
the CITY OF Henderson less than $500,
and since il would have been ncccS-
Sayv tor the City of Henderson 70
have spent at least 500 for new
boat, If they were To- continue to is
sue the permits. the offer of 500
was accepted upon the condition that
any person be allowed 10 fish III the
lake as heretofore upon payment OF
the same fee us WAS formerly charg-
cd"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-13
Civil Court
Calendar Is
Agreed On
Mum Der Of Suits
A wait Disposition;
Criminal Session of
Court Begins N e x t
Monday, With Docket
That May Last All
Week.

The calendar for the civil session
of the June term of Vance Superior
Court WAS agreed upon by members
of the local bar at meeting held
Wednesday. and is now being printed,
il waS learned today A number of
important and interesting suits arc
ON the calendar for trial, some OF
Them growing out of motor vehicle
fatalities.
The June term of superior court is
for two weeks. the first for criminal
and the second for civil matters.
The criminal term begins next
Monday. with Judge Leo Carr pre-
siding. He is also to hold the civil
term the following week.
\ homicide case and numerous ac-
tons III less serious character arc ON
the criminal docket Business in hand
Is expected 10 occupy the court for
Virtually the entire week. The docket
will be prosecuted by Solicitor +. K.
Tyler.
The June term is the third to be
held i'm the county during the first
half of 1910. The January sitting OF
superior court was only one week,
devoted to criminal matters cX-
clusiycly. In March the term was for
two weeks, the first for criminal and
the second for civil suits, the same
as i'm the coming June term.
only one regular term of court is
scheduled for Vance county in the
fall. this being in October, and Il
mixed term. with week of criminal
and a week of civil actions.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-13

Wrestling is Japan's national Sport.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-06-13

!. Business concerns especially will APP
rreciate the value Of this service -.
one which can be rendered only by
bank using the "RECORDAK' ma
chine.
We are glad to be able to render our
customers this additional protection.
We are the only local bank providing
such a service for customers
,e bank any time during banking hours and
(" machine in operation.