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Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
SCIENTISTS URGE BAN ON
DIES COMMITTEE

Washington, JAM, (CNA) - One
hundred and fifty scientists, most of
them from Harvard University and
the Massachusetts institute of Tech
nology joined the nations liberal and
progressive forces this week in petit
tioning Congress TO deny further ap-
preparations to the Dies Committee.
The petition was presented in the form
of resolution passed by the Boston
Cambridge Branch of the American
Association of Scientific Workers.
Lashing the committee for its "un-
democratic procedures" which they
declared included "the use of witnesses
without inquiring into their record and
credibility," as we'll as the publication
of hearsay testimony offered without
supporting evidence" the group said
that bodies like the Dies Committee
hamper scientific progress which can
achieve its full potentialites only in
democratic atmosphere where every
one has intellectual, social and political
freedom
| The scientists assailed the witch
hunting body for its Infringement
upon the democratic rights of freedom
Of speech and assembly" and urged
THAT the request Of the Committee to
Investigate Un-American Activities
for an extension of its life and fur
ther appropriation be denied"
Scores of similar messages from
numerous organizations including the
American Civil Liberties Union, the
Detroit Civil Rights Federation and
the American Committee for Democ-
racy and intellectual Freedom were
! reported to have reached Congress as
liberal and progressive circles pressed
for discontinuance of the heresy-hunt-
ing committee
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
AnH-LynCh Bill Goes To Senate, FiIbuster Predicted
START NEXT WEEK IN
SENATE

Washington, February, (CNA)-
Hearings on the Federal Anti-Lynch-
ing Bill which passed the House jan
uary 10 will begin before Senate
subcommittee of the judiciary on
February 6, it was announced here.
The following Senators will make
up the Subcommittee of the Senate
judiciary committee: -
Frederick Van Nuys, Ind, chair
man; Matthew M. Neeley, West Va,
Alexander Wiley, Wis, Tom Connal-
ly, Texas, and Warren Austin, Ver-
mont.
Senator Connally of Texas de-
manded hearings on the BILL The
Texan said he would ask for an ap-
preparation from the Senate to bring
witnesses here to testify against the
bill Connally, who led the seven
week filibuster against the bill two
years ago, hopes to be able to block
it in hearings. Predictions are made
that he will bring up "stooges" who
! will declare the anti-1ynching bill is
! not needed in the South.
Friends of the bill will try to have
/ Senate appropriation for witnesses ap-
i piled to their witnesses also, it was
| pointed out by Walter White, national
secretary of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored Peo-
pie.
"We know Senator Connally is not
demanding hearing to help the bill" :"
said White, "He hopes to kill it in
committee We have got to raise
money TO bring our witnesses TO
Washington to see that his scheme is
blocked"
i Additional information on lynchings,
near-lynchings, and concealed lynch
ings is being sought by the N.A.A.C.-
i p. for presentation to the hearing.
The Association has also urged or
| ganizations and individuals to rush
i telegrams and letters to members of
the subcommittee, as we'll as to their
Senators, urging passage 0 fthe bill.
The Gavagan Federal anti-lynching
bill passed against in the House jan
uary 10 by vote of 252 to 131.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
PILGRIM REST BAPTIST
CHURCH NOTES
51st and James Avenue North

51st and James Avenue North
No subject could have been dis
cussed more interesting, more COURT
eous, more tactful, more delicate in its
expression: The Group insisted that III
Christ Jesus there could not be bound
and free: and so He did away with the
servile relation of property to owner,
in the personal contacts of employer.
Sincere Christians have found it pos
sible to embody the Spirit of Christ in
both positions. They have lived to-
gether in these relations in mutual re-
spect, confidence and affection. They
pointed out that it is noteworthy thai
most of the great social reforms of the
| nineteenth and twentieth centuries
originated in the hearts of the great
] church leaders inspired by Christian
brotherhood. By the tone and charm
on the subject as their religiouse emo
tions rose to the highest pitch, with
exquisite choice of words, freely
SIMPLY and naturally spoken in gen.
tile stream, like flood of lava from 4
volcano was, Ethiopia hurries to sub.
init to God: Psalm 68:3l" Discussed
by Misses Marjorie Geraldine Thomp.
son. Daughter of Mrs. L. Gilbert
! Washington, 5057 James avenue north
granddaughter of Mrs. Ida B. Craw,
j ford. Lottie Mae Robinson, Watonga
Oklahoma, visitor. Grace Henderson
visitor, Minneapolis Florence and Rose
Mae Christopher, Lillian D. Scsofield
and Mr.. Beo. Christopher, Jr., Gwen
delyn Schofield conducted the deco
fional exercises Miss Doris Schofield
President of the B.Y.P.O. also, par
ticipation in the inspiring discussion.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
McGaughren To SpeakAt
Voters Forum Meeting

w. ]. McGaughren, former member
of the Board of Public Welfare. will
be the principal speaker on the pro-
gram at the dinner meeting of the
Voters Forum, meeting at Phyllis
Wheatley House, Monday, February
5th, $50 p. m. Mr.. McGaughren will
speak on Relief A question period
will follow. Other numbers on the
program will include one minute talks
by outstanding voters, and commun-
ity singing conducted by Mrs. Lucille
Holiday Swain.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
Personality Is
Necessary For The
Successful Teacher

The fact cannot be too strongly en-
phasized that the value of all teaching
in the Sunday School depends upon
the personality of the teacher. In the
course of psychological Exreplrent
conducted several years ago by
prominent educator, number OF High
School pupils was asked to name the
onality or characteristic of their teach
ers which had impressed them most
deeply, one hundred out OF a hundred
and fifty replied "The Teachers Man
ner" ], ,et us ponder this well. Know
ledge and ability to impart knowledge
had not impressed these young people,
but lasting impression had been
made by the manner, the daily bearing
which inconsciously revealed character,
whether there be knowledge 1t shall
be done away" as Paul declars to the
Corinthians, but the influence OF one
! character upon another abides and
bears. fruit good or i'll, through all
the coming years. Cheerfulness is an
asset no teacher can afford to lack, Tor
as the Teacher, so the class. Have
YOU adequately realized the worth OF
radiant personality, suggestive of in
ward strength and bouyancy? Cheer
fulness is your starting but enthusiasm
is your driving power. "lt is the tire
under the forge that makes the IRON
: hot. The reason so many are pound
ing cold iron is that the fire in their
: forge has gone out" Our great pur-
pose is to arouse and inspire. Be a
live wire yourself, interested in your
pupils and in your topic, and the con-
S tagion of your own spirit will arouse
and inspire. Teachers that are charged
{ and pur-charged with the Holy-Ghost
u such teachers are need in the Sunday
: School. Pupils quickly discern whethe
/ the teachers words come from thei
L hearts or only from their lips; whethe
they themselves are convinced of tn
If truth and the Importance of what the
n are saying, or whether to them thei
words mean little or nothing. Word
4 ever so good and true are vain, inc
ell fectual, if back of them is not ii
ar teachers themselves. Let not the carr
estness be lacking in your eyes, nc
the accent of conviction be lacking
n your words. Intensity of purpose mu
f. be yours. You are Gods messenger
you have message to declare
e. which you thoroughly believe and 9
of absorbingly impelling truth to pr'
claim that has found and mastered yo
gh The characteristics of a Teacher
ct manner was very much in evidence {
Sunday Morning at Pilgrim Re
as Church in the person of Miss Lillis
as D. Schofield who possesses mo
OF wonderful personality, cheerfulne
rst and enthusiasm, who in the absence
he the Superintendent, Mr.. Chas. Pierso
a and the Assistant Superintendent, Mr
Odessa Moore conducted the Sund;
full School in an intelligent and effice
ire way.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
DR., W,D. Brown To
Speak AtWheatley
Banquet

On Tuesday, February 13, Phyllis
Wheatley House will observe its six
teenth annual dinner. The meeting
will be held in the gymnasium of the
House at which time a pageant of the
activities of the House will be pre-
sented as one of the main features.
DIR. w. d. Brown will be the guest
speaker and Mr.. James A. Davis, the
recently elected president of the Board
OF Directors will introduce the new
board members.
Organizations desiring to reserve
tables are asked to make their reser-
vations early in order that prepara-
ton may be made for them.
The Phyllis Wheatley Auxiliary is
sponsoring the meeting and the plan
ming committee has made complete
, plans for successful evening.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
PROPOSED CONSTITUTION OF
THE BOYS COUNCIL OF
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY HOUSE

The following document shall be the
sole authority by which the Council
shall govern itself.
Article /, Section Name
The name of this organization shall
be The Boys Council of the Phyllis
Wheatley House.
Article II, Section Purpose
The purposes of the Council are:
l. To help conduct the Phyllis
Wheatley House in an orderly and
efficient manner.
2. To conduct social activities.
8. To cultivate and foster close
fellowship among clubs.
A. To promote the best interests o
Phyllis Wheatley House.
5. To insure for ourselves tn,
democratic administration of activ
tiles.
Article III, Section Membership
Any club whose membership is COM
posed of boys fourteen years of age
and over shall be eligible for mem
bership in the Council
Section IL
A member club shall appoint 2 of
its members to be its representatives
in the Council.
Article ", Section I-Officers
The officers shall be: President,
Vice-President, and Treasurer.
Section II-Duties of Officers
1. President shall preside at al
meetings and appoint all committees
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03

This column is set aside, for. the low
down on things as we actually find tnem, .Ls
and is not used for any propaganatdh, a. u truth
of events in their relations to Negro lie
in Minneapolis.
Any criticism of anthing appearing IN
this column, should be directed to Ben.
Peery, 1929 4th Avenue South, Lo. zzSi,
as the Editor and Owner do not assume
any responsibility for articles appearing un-
der this head
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
SUNDAY FORUM ANNOUNCE
MENT

Behind the 544 Book Trials" will
be the topic discussed by Michael
Freed at the Sunday Forum, on sun
day afternoon, February q, l94O, at )
D. M. 9l9 Marquette Avxenue. What
is behind this suit is a question IN
which every worker in the Northwes'
and the nation is concerned. Cues
tions from the floor are invited ane
will be answered.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03

II looks as though Mr.. Youth will
90 to Washington, if some good anger
will help the kids raise just fourteen
dollars. By hook, crook, hard work,
and donations from some of the tor
ward looking groups they have raised
all but the fourteen dollars just meil-
toned Let the Angels flap their
wings.
They have selected as their delegate,
Robert Oack) Schoffner, very ac-
tive young man in youthful endeavor.
The youth conference will probably
be history making if the program is
followed as outlined, and Minneapolis
should be proud that she is IN posi-
ton to have able representation.
Those who attended the lnterraclai
conferences at the Curtis Hotel last
week, at least had an opportunity to
find that they are not the only minor
ity group to suffer embarrassment
Every group represented apparently
had just grievances.
Discussion was lively, and the
colored group from ST. Paul furnished
some of the high lights of meeting.
Among the resolutions, was one urg-
ing the passage of the anti-lynch bill,
One of the delegates in moment o.
humor, urged a resolution to muzzlt
Senator Bilbo.
Minneapolis had a peak of twelve
colored representatives at the meeting
Democracy won skirmish on an
other front last week, when the Fiftl
District, American Legion, rejecte,
the offer of the Raddison Hotel man
agement to furnish them headquarter
free of charge.
The principal reason given for tn
refusal, was that the cross section {
society that the American Legion cal
ries on its rolls, might lead to diff
CultlSS VI d HiOiS VI iSoo PNioo'"A -
ture.
This is probably the worst rebu
ever given Minneapolis pace setter
unamericanism.
A similar offer is under consider
ton by legionairres, the Nicollet hot
having offered space under sinlil
terms.
Judge Bardwell has been prove
correct in his attitude on juvenile c
tenders.
Sometime ago he sentenced two q
linquents to go to school in lieu
usual methods of punishment.
Interested persons raised enou
money to send them to one of the b
ter southern schools.
The response of the two boys W
all that could have been hoped for,
they quickly forged into the ranks
the honor students, during the II
semester. They were starlets on
frosh team this fall, and are taking
genuine interest in school.
1t seems as though their youth
mistakes will be lost in their fut'
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
Section III-Election of Officers
|. Election of officers shall tax

Section III-Election of Officers
|. Election of officers shall take
place at the first regular meeting in
February New officers shall take
office on the first of the following
March.
2. Election shall be by secret
(written) ballot.
3. A majority of votes cast shall
elect
Article v, Section -I-Standing Com.
There shall be the following stand
ng committees:
l. The Welfare Committee
2. The Athletic Committee
8. The Social Committee
a. The Discipline Committee
,ectionII-Duties of Standing Com.
The Welfare Committee shall pro-
.ide for the needy and work for the
elfare of member clubs and club
members.
The Athletic Committee shall work
see that all regulations pertaining to
ports are inforced and that proper
afeguards are provided for the pro-
ection of all house members.
The Social Committee shall manage
all social affairs of the Council
The Discipline Committee shall see
that all Council rules are enforced and
investigate all complaints regarding
member clubs or club members.
Article VI, Section Meetings
Meetings shall be held on the first
Tuesday in every month. Any meet
ing may be waived by three-quarter
vote of the clubs present at the prev
ious meeting.
Section U-Quorum
A quorum shall consist of two-thirds
club representation.
Article VII, Section 1-Dues
Each member club shall pay annual
dues of one (1) dollar payable by
February 1st of each year.
Article VIII, Section I-Amendments
a. Amendments of the Constitution
shall be passed by two-thirds club
representation vote.
b. All proposed amendments must be
submitted to the Council at least one
meeting before they are to be voted
upon.
c. The Secretary shall notify al
member clubs of the nature of the
amendment at least three weeks priol
to meeting at which it is to be voted
upon.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
SIXTEEN WONDER CLUB
DINNER

Last week The Sixteen Wonder Club
of St. Paul and Minneapolis met at
Pioneer Hall, St Paul, Minnesota, Tor
their mid-winter luncheon and reports,
all members report an excellent time
after an epecurean feast in the COM
pan of the best of companionship.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03
Happened In Minneapolis
BY BEN PEERy-

usefulness to society.
1t leads us to believe that Judge
Bardwell is years and years ahead OF
the usual procedure in dealing with
such cases.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03

2. Vice-President shall serve in the
absence of President.
3. The Secretary shall;
a. Have charge of all Council re-
cords.
b. Garry on the correspondence
of the Council and prepare minutes
and other written records, as di-
rected by the president.
4. The Treasurer shall:
a. Have charge of all council
funds.
b. See that all funds are placed
in proper and safe depository.
c. Pay our funds only on a writ
ten order signed by the President
and himself.
d. Keep all receipts fer disburse-
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03

Mrs. America Sims, 1886 18th avenue
south celebrated her "?'' birthday Sum
day, January %. We wish you many
happy returns of the day.
Twin-City herald., 1940-02-03

Mrs. Sarah Hunter, 4026 Clinton
avenue, is in a serious condition at the
St. Barnabas Hospital.
Evening star., 1940-06-05

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Evening star., 1940-06-05
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Evening star., 1940-06-05
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-23
NEW MARTYRS TOUCH OFF SPARK
OF RENEWED INDEPENDENCE FIGHT
By NEA Service

BY NEA Service
Philadelphia, Feb. 2s--':lf, as Pres
ident Roosevelt says. ee per cent Of
the American people sympathize
with Finland, why don't they take
the same stand ON the night Of Ire-
land for Independence"
That Is . question angrily pro-
pounded By the members Of two large
Irish.American sccIeties. the Amer.
lean Association for the Recognition
Of the irish Republic and the Clam
na-G Gael, both Of which win launch,
in March, q nationwide campaign
to- unite the Irish race everywhere
and make English fur n.y."
These risll-Amerieans are In SYM
pathy with the battle for Irish IN
dependence being waged by the out
lawed Irish Republican Army, whose
terroristie methods bedevil the Brit
ish, and, incidentally, recently pro-
vided the I. r. A. with two new
martyrs" The hanging Of James
Richards and Peter Barnes was the
spark which touched Oh this Irish
protest movement.
IF the death Of these two latest
Irish patriots viii reawaken and re-
unite the people OF ireland and
cause them again to strike for free
dom from Englands blighting infiu-
ence, then these two patriots will not
have died In valn," are the fervent
words Of Joseph Mccarthy. O Phil
adelphian who is national leader Of
the Clan-na-G Gael.
May their innocent blood he the
bond thst will unite the irish race
everywhere In q monster campaign
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-23
CITY lucky
ON FIRE CALLS
Snow Packed Streets Pre-.
sent Serious Hazards
In Event of Blaze

Waterbury was lucky In one re-
spect with regard to the recent big
zard. No fires Of any consequence
occurred while the Snowdrifts were
big and wild winds howled. One Of
big worries Of every fire chief and
every member OF q fire department
Is big IRE under the adverse con-
ditions that snow storm creates
The same condition prevailed dur
ing the real big snow storms Of re-
cent years In Waterbury. The motor
apparatus has been able to reach
the scene OF all big fires without
great difficulty and Chief Thomas
Cavanaugh Of the FIRE department
and his men are praying that luck
continues to follow their depart
ment.
Drawn Equipment
In the days when horse drawn
equipment was used In the flre de-
partment, flremen were comment.
Ing today, the luck was not so good
and In many instances difficulty was
experienced in getting TO the scenes
Of fires. The fremen realize that
with motor apparatus conditions
would be even more difficult In
getting to the scene Of. flres In the
hilly outiaying sections Of the city.
They pointed to the fact that in
the city Of Boston, sleighs and
horses were installed In several IRE
houses during the recent blixzard
to cover up emergencies that might
be created. The sleighs they said
were equipped with lines Of hose and
other flre-hghting apparatus.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-23

Editor Tall Tower Topics . =. . At a weekly meeting
Of the Sempre In Pactum Sorority Miss Mary Gigantic
resigned her position secretary and treasurer and
election of two new officers took place. Miss Marie
Adorno of Naugatuck elected secretary and vcki
Sanford was elected treasurer Officers now consist or
Connie Place. president Marie Adorno, secretary; vcki
Sanford treasurer and Marie de Mattes publicity chair
man Miss Place. president of the Sempre In Pactum,
was given surprise birthday party at the meeting by
the members. She wishes to express her thanks and
OF the members. Here's hoping she has many many,
many more birthdays to come. Thanking you kindly,
Marie de Mattes publicity chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-23

berB 81 It's members and prefers to
operate In q serni-secret manner.
However, on March % Of this year.
It win follow Its traditional policy
anad hold a memorial meeting for
the three martyrs Of the revolt Of
l867--AIlen, Larlin and O,Brier. To
lis meeting, many members Of the
AARIR win come.
Look for plenty Of activity now"
said John Reilly. The situation to-
day has its background In 1915 when
England refused to give Iceland
home rule. The treaty Of 1922 was
forced on the Irish. It established
England,s domination over Ireland
and divided the country. We have
alwayse been h favor Of battling
England.
"Our society was established n
1920 by de Valera when he was here
seeking support for the cause Of irish
independence. We have about 10000
members nationally now.
eve are not yet raising money
but we may start q big campaign
soon. After an, In 1922 we raised
$6,5O0,OO0 and we know we can do
the same and better now because we
feel we ave the support Of the rank
and file Of American citizenship"
The Clan-na- Gael fully supports
the IRA In It's efforts for the free
dom Of Ireland, but 1t leans more to
the use Of force. At the present time,
Mccarthy is retired. He made his
money In wholesale liquor, stopped
selling liquor during prohibition 50
as not to cast any aspersions on the
Irish cause, and made money In real
estate.
Mccarthy was In the news last
spring wen IRA leader Sean Russell
was arrested In Detroit, on the event
Of the visit to this country Of the
king and queen Of England. McGar-
rity, who Is Sean Russell's counter
part In this country, was with him
when he was arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-02-23
III. S. Friends OF /. r. A. Planning To Battle
John Bull In Nationwide American Campaign
"ENGLISht FUR WILL FL Y" PROMISE
LARGE lRISF5-AkAERIcAN GROUPS

tionaI leader, John Reilly, also a
Philadeiphian, stiIs do not come out
against de Valera and the signing Of
the treaty Of 1922. That treaty set
I'D the Irish Free State, comprising
an Of ireland with the exception Of
the six counties Of northeastern
Ulster.
According to Mccarthy, the Clam
na-Gael Is the direct descendant Of
the Irish Republican Brotherhood
and the still older Fenian Brother
hood. which was founded In 1867
and can trace Its origin back to 1893.
In that year opposition groups grew
up to counteract the. influence Of
the Ancient Order Sof Ezibernians,
whi:Il catered to England and was
anti-reyolutiCnary in essence.
While Of late the Clan-na-G Gael
has not been in the public eye, in
1872 and 1923 there were nine sep
arate clubs In Philadelphia, each
with at least 100 members. Be-
fore that. McGarrity's great project
was the Irish Press, q weekly news
paper published here.
After four years. the paper folded.
It cost Mccarthy $3.50. 900. Since
then he has started papers periodic
ally both here and in Ireland. In
them, Mccarthy published his own
poetry and urged the cause Of Irish
freedom.
MAY START
CAMPAIGN SOON
Today the Clan-na- Gael is 100 per
cent behind the IRA. Its club rooms
here are called the Irish American
club. It does not disclose the NUM-