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The guardian., 1940-12-28

loh on New Years eve. Watch the
old year out and the new year in, the
Shiloh way.-Don't forget the regular
monthly Fellowship Service" Jan. z,
at the New Hope of Winchester.
Social
Last Thursday afternoon Lloyd Par
ham and Juanita Govan were quietly
married at St. Marks Church, Boston.
Harry Coleman was best man, accom-.
panied by Miss Jeanette Holmes OF
Somerville. The newlyweds plan to
reside at the groOm's parents home
in West Medford.-The Dukes.
Club met last Saturday at the home OF
Russell Stokes, Arlington St., where
they discussed very important busl-
ness. The next meeting at the home
of Edward Stoner of Harvard Ave-
Jan. 9 is the date Of the Lend-a-Hands
living picture drama of the "SimklnS
Family Album" All holding tickets
for this affair may use them then as
the affair was postponed due to IN
clement weather last month. So come
down to Shiloh Jan. 9, and enjoy
real interesting program. - Last
Thursday the Junior Ramblers were
the genial hosts to the public at ther.
house social. A goodly number OF
youngsters were present with goGo
time had by all.-Leon Fur, newly
elected president of the West Medtora
Community Club informs this column
that on Monday, Dec. 80, there VII
be a meeting of all officers Of the c!uD
for the ensuing year presumably at MS III;
home. However, official notices VIII
be sent to these men.-lt has oeea
officially announced that March lV'
1941, will be the date for the 3rd bn'
372nd Inf. of Mass. induction as part
of the L. S. regulars. The respite was
given due to labor troubles at tort
Dix, where our boys are expected u
be stationed.
Editorially Speaking by R. {. D
As is the custom of this column
your reporter at this time would lEe
to predict just how this community
improvements should be carried Out;
That we as a community should stana
as a group inseparably in all attempts
towards the uplifting of our dlstrlcy,
That Shiloh, the only colored cnuicA
of Medford, increase its Membership
to twice its present roll.-That; Vhg
B.YP.U. of Shiloh continue its gCou
work thus be awarded the cup 1oI
being the "Most Progressive" lhaI;
the Lend-a-Hand Club be supporter
more fully so that its charitable aC.'
may continue to help the unfortunGa,lTL,
That: the W. NJ. Community Oiup
realize its goal of a "Comlfunl.ss!.
Center" That: Four and lWehy
group blossom out to bring more
worthwhile programs to us.-lhav'
the dukes" Club may have the sup
port of both young and old in all then
endeavoTs to help mankind. lnaI' yls
Debutante Club give more affairs vhu'
creating further goodwill and lIiVel lIil
est throughout the community. 4hay, l.i,
the Junior Ramblers excel IN ALL Jun ,l.
in sports and business, things ll5i
choose to undertake. That: Troop -
become the finest drill and scouting
unit in the state. That the CuD
Scouts with their various Den Mothers
continue the great work that they are ,.
doing. That: the Daffodils spoilsSUa sSa
more affairs so that they may geI 1ir ny,
support that they Deserve lllatls Ls
that all these clubs or groups ~
organized together; in an attempt !"
pool their strength, so that TINS Coi;,
munity will receive more response -
CONTINUED on Page 81
The guardian., 1940-12-28
OAKLAND, CAL.
By MARIE GRIFFIN

OAKLAND, Calf, Dec. 19-Alpha
Nu Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa
Alpha sorority met Sunday at the
home of Miss Lulu Chapman. With
record breaking attendance plans
for the national Boule in Kansas, Dec.
27-31. Miss Muriel Anderson and Miss
Loet Allan were chosen delegates from
The guardian., 1940-12-28
CAMBRIDGE BAPTIST
CONFERENCE

The Batist Ministers Evening Con-
ference Of Cambridge and vicinity had
a very interesting Christmas service
at Western Ave. Baptist Church, with
sermon by Rev. William Il. Smith of
Winchester. This conference has been
doing much in helping others in educa-
ton. At the Thanksgiving Day serv-
The guardian., 1940-12-28
MAIDEN
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church

Rev. James L. Jackson, Sr., pastor
MAIDEN, Mass, Dec. 23-Sunday,
Dec. 22, beginning at the morning wor-
ship and throughout the day the spirit
OF Christmas prevailed, with Rev. E.
+. Thompson preaching from the sub
Ject Glad Tidings"; both Senior & Jr.
choirs rendered special music. The
Primary Dept. of the Church School
was presented at the noon hour with a
fine program under the leadership Of
their Supt., Mrs. Annie Partin, and her
corp Of teachers. Remarks were given
by Supt. Tarcius Webb in behalf Of the
School-The evening service was in
charge Of the young people Of the
Church School who presented a Christ
mas drama, "The Empty Room, be-
The guardian., 1940-12-28

Mrs. Hollis Leanord was honoree at
a lovely stork shower given last Sun
day afternoon by Mrs. Mildred Chey-
ney, both of Berkeley, Calf. Twenty
five girls were present. The guests
played bridge and Chinese checkers
before the climax of the affair which
was the opening of the gifts. The
table was beautifully decorated with
pink and white candles and carnations.
Mrs. Leaonard was the recipient of a
large assortment of beautiful gifts. A
delicious repast followed, Mrs. Chey-
ney serving creamed chicken in patty
shells, green peas, aspic salad, hot
biscuits and tea. The surprise dessert
was the huge exquisitely decorated
cake with the words welcome little
stranger" covering the top in whipped
cream.
The guardian., 1940-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. oshua R. Rose (Vir-
ginia Craft and their three children,
Richard Craft, Virginia Trotter, and
little Mary, Elizabeth Ellen have
moved from-MORE
The Oakland Leader" is going over
with a bang. Members of its staff
are: Daniel ". Shaw-Publisher and
General Manager; George R. Vaughn,
editor; Rev. E. C. Washington, secre-
tary-Treasurer; E. Ritchie, chairman,
board Of directors; Sam Kimbrough,
advertising manager; D. G. Gibson,
circulation manager, and yours truly,
woman's editor.
The guardian., 1940-12-28

Monday night, Dec. 16, at the spacious
Community Center given by the Four
Thirty Bridge Club, Middlefeld Road
and Melville Ave, Palo Alto, from
9-12.
The Gay US, a recently organized
Industrial Club of the Young Woman's
Christian Association, threw an elabo-
rate ball Tuesday night at the Linden
Branch T.W.C.A. smooth rhythm and
delicious refreshments were indicative
OF the fact that a grand time was en-
joyed by all. Miss Frances Bryant is
president and Mrs. Alvessie Hack
shaw, advisor.
The Fanny Coplin Club held their
Christmas party, Monday night at the
home of Mrs. Isabel Haskell. 1851
Grove St., Oakland, Calf. Besides a
full membership present, there were
three guests, Rev. Hill, Rev. McCorkel
and Mrs. Gaskin of Denver, Colorado.
who IS the state chairman of music.
a merry time was enjoyed by all as
they heartily Joined in singing
Christmas carols, led by Mrs. Gaskin.
Hlghhght Of the evening was an ex-
change of gifts by the members and
the partaking Of a delicious Turkey
dinner with all the trimmings. A note
OF thanks was extended Mrs. Haskell
who was unanimously declared an
ideal hostess.
A special old fashioned fish-fry; the
kind that makes you smack your liDs
and the taste fingers in your mouth
with special flavor, will be held bv
the Ladies Auxiliary Local of the
Dining Car Cooks and Walters Union.
The ladies will also dish out a generous
helping Of chitterlings and YOU know
what goes with them. So be sure and
hold open Dec. q from 3 pm. until.
Come early and eat your fill. The
price is only 35.
To Mr.. Van V. Davis goes the dis
tinctive honor of purchasing the first
copy of the Oakland Leader which
made its initial appearance Thursday.
Dec. II. Mr.. Davis, who has been an
employee Of the Pullman Company for
number Of years and very interested
IN the activities of North Oakland. was
crossing the street at a prominent
down town Oakland intersection when
ne spied a new paper on his favorite
stand: On stepping closer, he per-
cieved to his delight that it was a
colored paper-one which he had
never seen before. 'I'll take itn was
his first comment. "Gee but I'm glad.
Mr., was kinda worried about those
papers. But Gosh they've only been
on the stand one minute and if they
keep going at this rate, my worries
are over" Mr.. Samuel S. Schuck.
director, who had just delivered the
papers and was still in earshot. heard
the conversation. Needless to saw.
Mr.. Davis became news. He resides
The guardian., 1940-12-28

loh on New Years eve. Watch the
old year out and the new year in, the
Shiloh way.-Don't forget the regular
monthly Fellowship Service" Jan. z,
at the New Hope of Winchester.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the
acts of kindness and messages of
sympathy for the beautiful floral
offerings received from friends and
neighbors during the illness and
death of our beloved friend Sarah
Carey.
Our special thanks to Rev. H. w.
Bolts for his consoling words,
Thanks also to the Rev. w. E. Wad-
lington and ]. C. Clayburne; the
choir for their comforting songs
and Mrs. R. B. Lynch for her vo-
cal solo so beautifully and tender
ly rendered and to all who in any
way expressed their sympathy.
Mrs. Sadie Teal and Mr.. and
Mrs. Felix Fogg.
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message on "Brotherly Love-" On
Saturday of this week, the Red
Circle Girls will give an ice cream
social at the home of Mrs. Ella
Golden, ass st. Anthony Ave. The
proceeds from this social are to
help send the President, Miss Edith
Massie, to the Association in Aug.
On Sunday, July 18th, the Sunday
School and B. T. U. will honor one
of its most faithful members, Mrs.
Ella NJ. Golden. Too much cannot
be said of the service sister Golden
has rendered in these two depart
ments. We are inviting the public
to join US in the Sunday School at
$3.50 and B. T. U. at 6:15 in honor
ing our own Mother Golden. A
special program is being arranged
in honor of Mother Golden at the
B. T. U. Hour. Mr.. Hopkins, Presi-
dent Of the B. T. u, will interview
Mrs. Golden during the program
Rev C. B. Wheeler, pastor of Mt.
OliVet Baptist church, was notified
last week of his appointment as
assistant area director for the state
of Minnesota for the 100000 en-
largement and mortgage burning
memorial campaign National Bap-
fist Convention, U. S. A. Go to
Church Sunday. At the morning
hour, Pastor Wheeler will speak
from the subject "Sin and Saliva
ton" At the evening hour, Pastor
Wheeler will speak from the sub
ject "A race to rum" The evening
services will be held at the Camphor
M. E. Church. The Mt. Olivet choir
will bring the music. The Rev.
Nelson and Rev. Wheeler are look
ing for you to come and bring a
friend. Will you be one of the many
who are doing their utmost to make
these Union Services a great sue
cess?
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Paul for the past II years was
born in Arkansas in 1891, the son
of share cropper. Bill is a veteran
of the last World War, a member
of the N. A. A. C. p, active in civil
and political life of his community,
Chairman of the Ramsey County
Committee of the Communist Par
ty. James Ford, native of Ala
bama, is the son Of steel worker,
formerly a postal employee, a vet
eran of the last World War and at
present a member of the National
Committee of the Communist Par
ty. Ford is an outstanding leader
in the struggle for rights of work
ers.
The Communist Party is the
spokesman for civil rights, peace
and security of the masses, the
champion for Negro rights and en-
fOrcement of the 18th, 14th and
18th amendments to the Constitu-
ton. For passage of the anti-lynch
bill and the Geyer poll tax bill.
1t is not accidental that two
Negro World War veterans are in
the ranks of the Communist Party
today, fighting the real fifth COL
umn, Wall St., war makers that
would destroy all Democratic
rights of the American people and
take America into a war that is
opposed by So per cent of the peo-
pie. This working class party is
the only political force seriously
undertaking to break the tradition
al chains of Chattel Slavery an
chored upon the Negro masses. We
ask your support for Communist
Party candidates, our program is
a peoples solution to the many
problems confronting our Nation.
Minnesota State Campaign
Committee, Communist Party.
Sam Davis, Campaign Manager.
Editor: Minneapolis Spokesman.
withheld public comment on the
fine editorial which appeared in the
June % issue of the Minneapolis
Spokesman, challenging the adult
groups to provide a substantial
scholarship to the Negro boy or
girl graduate who, during his or
her senior high school years, best
demonstrates in active participa-
ton the qualities of leadership.
This l did because felt that there
would be an overwhelming re-
Spouse to your suggestion. Unfor-
tunately there was not.
However, 1 feel that the chal-
lenge is too important, too funda-
mental to be left unanswered. A
group of our citizens are now plan
ming a clinic for youth leaders in
order that certain community eco
nomic, educational, and social prob
lens can be attacked on a unified
front. More of this community
conscious work must be initiated.
I am willing to back up your
suggestion with a pledge of five
dollars. l am also interested
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WELCOME HALL NOTES

The Cosmopolitan Girls had their
regular meeting Saturday, July Is,
at Welcome Hall. The group went
to Snail Lake Camp where they
heard Mr.. and Mrs. B. Street, re-
Gently returned Missionaries who
spent years in Africa. Both were
dressed in native costumes. Mr..
Street gave an interesting talk on
Africa and what the church mis-
sionaries are trying to do for the
natives on that continent. At the
camp a group of Jubilee singers
were also heard.
ATTENTION CHILDREN
All those going to Camp with US
come in and see Mrs. Strand be-
tween 2 and 4 p. M, about your
registration. You cannot go I'M
less you register in time to get
your Physical examination. So
hurry, please.
ORPHANS PICNIC
All orphan children please reg
lister at Welcome Hall. The picnic
is Aug. /, will leave Welcome Hall
at 9 a. m.
STEWARDSHIP GROUP
Stewardship group are having
pew rally Sunday, July %. A
very interesting program is in
store for all. Mrs. Eta Graham will
be the principal speaker, Jubilee
Singers of Chicago, Gospel Singers
of Pilgrim Baptist Church, also the
independent gospel singers Of
Minneapolis.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks and appreciation for the
acts of kindness, messages of SYM
pathy and beautiful floral offer
ings received from our many
friends during the recent illness
and death of our beloved Relic
Benton.
Especially do we wish to thank
the Rev. Carlyle Fielding Stewart
for his consoling words and the
Rev. Clarence T. R. Nelson for his
services.
Signed,
Mrs. Clora Vanzant, Mother,
Earl, Arkansas.
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MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH
sos w. Central Ave-,
Rev. c. B. Wheeler, Pastor
BY Maceo Simmons

by MdCeO OInIWUIIs
The Union services on last Sun
day night at Mt. Olivet were well
attended. Rev. Nelson brought a
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The Aquatennial
By Morris Gibbs


The Aquatennial is for one week
in July
For citizens and tourists to cele-
brate,
Their vacation will be we'll spent,
Varied attractions going early
and late.
This is one of Minneapolis at
tempts
To advertise the city in such a
way,
For Minneapolis is famous for it's
lakes,
A city where one can live and
play.
Hotels will be crowded
But there'll be accommodations
for all,
Business should be rushing
And overcome depression's pail.
There will be boat races,
An aeroplane show for three
days,
Parades and marching units, too,
Your button is useful for certain
displays.
Everything is being done
To make this affair grand,
Money is spent on a large scale
To make everything come out as
planned.
This extravaganza will be a sue
cess
For civic leaders have long
known,
That Minneapolis responds with
pardonable pride.
One reason she has continually
grown.
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political pot boiling Many candidates will be told by the
political the Negro vote around their
pockets!
of gentry have holes in their vest pockets!
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BACKBONE!!

The backbone of every
newspaper is its readers and
advertisers. The following
merchants h ave advertise
ments soliciting your patron
age in this issue of the paper.
Your consideration for these
and other merchants who uti-
lie these columns from time
to time is requested.
DIR. A. Barr, Dentist, 246 Nicollet Ave.
DR.. Banks, Dentists, 262 Nieollet Ave.
Bells Cafe, 207 S. Third st.
B. & B. Laundry, 8041 4th Ave. So.
Barney's Lunch, 709 Sixth Ave. No.
Boutells Furn. Co., Marquette at 5th st.
Blue & White & Liberty Cabs, Atlantic
1891
Cooks Liquor Store. 2Ss Cedar Ave.
Comedian Beauty Shop, S313 4th Ave. So.
Dinah's Restaurant, 1874 e. Franklin Ave.
Dreamland Cafe. 1855 Attn Ave. So.
Elks Rest, 14S Hyland Ave.
| Florsheim Shoe Co., A s. 9Th st.
Fassbinder Motors, Inc, 1921 W. Lake st.
Goodman's Jewelry Co., GIT HEM. Ave.
| Holsum Bread.
J. & H. Laundry, 1888 Cedar Ave.
Karlsbrau Beer. 1900 So. End St.
Kings Valley Chicken Shack. at Riley
Lake.
AL Knutson, Meats, 1852 4th Ave. So.
Larson Creamery, 1000 4th Ave. So.
| Liberty Cleaners, 1889 Nicollet Ave.
Lincoln Drug Co., Nieollet at 4th.
| Minneapolis Brewing Co.
Mpls. Supply House, % S. 9Th St.
Nicollet Dentists, sos Nicollet Ave.
Nash's Coffee.
N. W. Fuel Co., 516 End Ave. So.
| N. w. Bell Telephone Co.
| Northern States Power Co.
| Pepsi-Cola, "a N. First st.
Plymouth Liquor Store, sol Plymouth No.
Porters' & Waters Club, Is So. 8rd st.
| Purity Drug Co., 100 Wash. Ave. So.
| H. E. Rose Furniture Co., 16 s. 9Th st.
| o. X. Service Station. AL E 38th st.
| Shedlov Oil Burners, tit 8rd Ave. So.
! Stillman's Food Stores.
Jacob Schmidt's Brewing Co.
Tassie's Bakery. Minneapolis & st. Paul.
Taystee Bread-Purity Baking Co.
goth Century Market, 724 Hem. Ave.
Wits Market, 7O5 Hennepin Ave.
Ave. s., IS Plymouth Ave. N.
zinsmaster Baking Co.. Master Bread
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COMMUNISTS CITE
ELECTION ISSUES

Editor: The State and National
elections this fall will take place in
the most critical period in the his
tory of our Country. Representa-
tives of big business through the
Republican and Democratic parties
are determined to draw America
into the present war for redivision
of the world, or conquests in Mexi-
co and South America. The needs
of the people are forgotten in the
midst of war hysteria. Trade
Unions, the Communist Party and
Progressive people are attacked
with anti-American legislation and
vicious Islander.
The working people want peace,
jobs and security at home. We do
not want war with death and de-
struction. The masters of industry
make millions out of war and suf-
fering of the common people. The
Communist Party will run candi-
dates for State and National offices
opposing the war parties. Nation
ally, Earl Browder will run for
President and James W. Ford for
Vice President. Browder will speak
in Minneapolis Sept. 10Th. Ford
will be in st. Paul Sept. 18th.
For State offices Martin Maxi
for Governor, Bill Heron for 1t.
Gov, Clara Jorgeson for Secretary
of State and Carl Winter for Sena-
tor. Bill Heron a resident Of st.
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going make this marriage business
up!
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1940-07-26

Keep cool by remembering of those cool February
early 1910!
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enough to offer what little free
time l have to working with any
others in the raising of this Me-
mortal Fund scholarship.
John F. Thomas, Supervisor
of Negro Activities, N. Y. A.
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EIks Furnish Representation

The chief representation of the Negro community in last Saqr
the and buge of Ames Lodge and the Mnnehaha Temple
Marching Club.
without great encouragement
family whipped together looking
Saturday the night parade Wednesday night
Without the Es the Negro communs participation would have
b ynegliS
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Listen to This
BY Hobart T. Mitchell

AFRICA
There are $50 million Negroes in
Africa and but two million whites,
QUINN CHAPEL
On July %, 1s47, Quinn Chapel
A. NJ. E. Church, Chicago, Illinois,
was organized.
SLAVERY IN NEW YORK
New York began the gradual
abolition of slavery in 1899 and
completed it on the 4th of July,
1927.
SEGREGATED DISTRICTS
Living in disease-breeding, seq
regated districts, Disseminated
against in the receipt of relief and
institutional care, extremely ex-
plotted, the Negroes of this coun-
try have higher disease and NOR
tally rates than other groups.
HOW TIMES CHANGE
If we drop back, say 81 years
ago, a southern white daily, the
Florida Times Union of March 20,
1888, supported the candidacy of
Negro for assessor. They gave him
the title of Mr.. The following
words can be found in the paper
on the above date:
1--WE support Mr.. De Coursey for
Assessor because he is one of the
young colored men of the city who
stands highest for character and
ability. His opponent, Mr.. Town
send, is a retail liquor dealer. ="
THE COLOR LINE OF THE A.P.
The following statement was
made to the Supreme Court, when
the Wagner Act was being tested,
by Morris Watson, national organ
izer of the American Newspaper
Guild and former employee of the
Associated Press:
When l was employed by the AS
sociated Press l learned that this
organization draws a color line to
please its southern members.
insisted on using Mr.. and Mrs.
for Negroes as we'll as Whites. This
brought an indignant protest from
our Atlanta, Georgia, bureau,
which insisted that no Negro could
be so termed. When l refused to
change the Associated Press copy
on the Southern wire, an official of
the A. P. did so. This was one of
the many instances of the perver-
sion of news on the great A. P.
(IN FACT Vol. /, No. /. May
20, 1910, Long Island City, New
York;
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Mary Mcleod Bethune, born
July 10, 1875, Mayesville, South
Carolina. Parents - Samuel and
Patsy Mcleod. Married Albert l..
Bethune, May 2, 1899. Founder and
President of the Daytona- Goodman
Collegiate Institute, Daytona,
Florida.
She was born of slave parents
who were unable to give her an
education. In 1888, a school teach
er (white) gave her an opportunity
to enter Scotia College, where she
finished in 1895 and won a scholar
ship permitting her to study at
Moody Bible Institute. After teach
ing school for a while in South
Carolina, Haines Institute, Angus
ia, Georgia, and Palatka, Florida,
she came to Daytona in 1904 and
there started the Daytona School.
Her cash capital was $1.5O and five
pupils, and her school rented cot
tage.
Served as President of the
Southeastern Federation of Wom-
ans Clubs, and in 1924, at Chicago,
was unanimously elected President
of the National Association of Col
ored Women. At Oakland, Cal,
August, 1926, reelected to this
position and as President repre-
scented 100000 Negro women. At
the present time Mrs. Bethune is
associated with the National Youth