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Evening star., 1940-06-23
Boy Earns Money
AS Neighborhood
MESSENGER

Bob Collins noticed that there
was no messenger service in his
town, so he asked his parents con-
sent to start service of his own.
They gave him their permission
and Bob went to work to earn
enough cash to start one. He
gathered up scrap iron and other
metals and sold them. Before long
he had enough money to make a
down payment on bicycle and
have some cards printed.
The cards read:
COLLINS
10 Minute Messenger Service
Why not let me do your errands?
All calls confidential.
Phone BOT Rate 5-1Oc
Bob distributed the cards to the
townspeople, who promptly put him
to work running their errands. Soon
he had earned enough money to pay
for the bicycle and had plenty of
spending money besides.
At that time Bob lived in Live
Oak, Fla. When he moved with
his family to Jacksonville, he gave
the service to one of his friends
and sold him the bicycle for the
full price he had paid for it.
Evening star., 1940-06-23

stead, there is fear, hatred and
vengeance.
The emblem used by Nazi Ger
many is actually not the sWastika.
To prove that statement, take any
dictionary and look up the word
swastika. You will notice it says
that the sWastika has an arm ex-
tending to the left. Hitler's emblem
has an arm extending to the right
That change makes a big difference,
although most of the people in the
world are not aware of 1t.
Years ago, in a small Indian
village. there was such a symbol
with the arms extending to the
right that took the name of the
Gross of Death" That emblem
was feared by the Indians, and to-
day it is still feared by the people
Of Europe.
Thus, Hitlers insignia Is the
"Cross of Death" and not the true
swastika.
To be exact, the dictionary gives
the following description of the
sWastika:
"A symbol or ornament in the
form of Greek cross with the ends
of the arms bent at right angles
all in the same direction, usually
clockwise, and each prolonged to
the height of the parallel arm of
the cross. A great many modified
forms exist, ogee (molding with
profile in the form of the letter 81
and volute spiral or scroll like con-
formation) as we'll as rectilinear,
while various decorative designs as
the Greek fret or meander are de-
rived from or closely associated
with it.
THE swastika is found In the
remains of the Bronze Age in vari-
GUS parts of Europe, especially at
Hisarlik (Troy) and was in fire.
quent use as late as the 10th cen
tury. 1t is found in ancient Persia.
in India, where both jams and
Buddhists used Cor still use) 1t as
religious symbol, in China and
Japan and among Indian tribes of
North, Central and South America.
1t is usually thought to be charm.
talisman or religious token, espe-
cially a sign of good luck or bene-
diction. Other names for the swas-
tika are fylfot and ganamadion."
Evening star., 1940-06-23


the guitar, trombone and violin.
Doris knows the violin, mandolin
and SaXophone, while Conrad's in
struments are the mandolin guitar,
violin and piano.
They often have been heard at
garden parties, charity events and
over the radio, including the Ma
tional Children's Froic," presented
over Station WMAL every Satur-
day morning. They were guest
artists on one of The Stars Soap
Box Derby broadcasts last year.
Conrad plans to make music his
career and his parents are lending
him every possible assistance to
gain his ambition. Helen is gradu-
ating from Mount Vernon High
School this month and she will
study music in college.
The three Bruderers are popular
among their friends in Fairfax
County. Music isn't their only
hobby, because all of them do their
part on their fathers farm.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
| Prizes Totaling IS
| offered for Best
Contributions

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and including high school age are
invited to write for The Junior Star.
Prizes of 81 each are awarded for
the best five contributions published
each week. The following rules
must be observed.
/. All contributions must be orig
tnal.
Q. Name, age, address, telephone
number Gf any and school of the
author must appear at the top OF
the first page of every contribution.
3. Contributions must be written
on one side of paper; if typewriter
they must be double-spaced.
4. The editors decision as to the
winners will be final, and The Star
reserves the right to publish any
contribution received in whatever
form he may deem advisable, re-
gardless Of whether it is awarded a
prize. Checks will be mailed to the
winners during the week following
publication of their contributions.
S. Contributions will not be re-
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Boys and girls who wish to act as
news correspondents of The Junior
Star may qualify by submitting at
least one feature story (the prin-
cipal stories on this page today are
good examples of what is wanted)
together with the information called
for above. Those qualifying will be
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to decline to issue reporters cards
or to revoke those already issued
whenever such action appears ad-
visable.
Address: Junior Star Editor, The
Sunday Star, Washington, D. G.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Planting a Garden
BY BETSY HAYFORD, Is.

BY BETSY HAYFORD, Is.
Haymarket (va) High School.
When I plant a garden. J
And watch each seeding grow,
It's nice to think they're little folk
That can learn to know.
Friendly, smiling marigolds.
Seem to say ow-do-you-do,"
Pansies have happy smile,
And act as they knew.
1t was their job to try and keep
The garden with a happy face,
To greet perhaps some tired soul
Who does not have so nice a place
AS little plot Of earth.
Where friendly flower folk grow,
Where tiny seeds become fair
bloom,
1t is such fun to know. e
Oh. my garden is friendly place
That I would like to share
With all who do not have the
flower folk
That are always gathered there.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Vacation Davs
BY RUTH DAVIS, II.

~ AsS \ - DA 49, liz
Brightwood School.
Gone is the patter of many feet,
There isn't a happy child to greet;
There's no laughter in the rooms
today,
Silence and solitude hold sway.
Listen to me, I'll tell you why,
Out underneath the clear blue sky.
Each child will 60 a separate way,
Vacation time is here today.
Away to the mountains some Will
60,
They'll learn from nature there I
know;
Away to the Southland warm and
bright,
Another child will find delight.
Each little child will find pleasure
somewhere,
Each one will be free from care;
Vacation days, how grand they are,
Until we come again from these
points afar.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
A Nations Prayer
Ry JEAN BRYAN. II.
Dy JEAN Din I AN, 1
Central High School.

Central High School.
Will you send your sons to certain
death?
No one near to ease their dying
breath.
Will you do this to your own born
sons?
For the glorious fame of battles
won.
Nay, tbs not for you, my mother
land.
That is for some other wretched
hand.
God in Heaven, give you lasting
strength.
Keep us from this needless war
at length.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Won or Lost?
Prize Contributions.
BY LEON DU GOFF, Is,
Roosevelt High School.

Roosevelt High School,
The signal had been given,
And his men began to advance:
This mobilized attack gave no
chance
To their enemy as they were
driven
Back, back into their homeland.
This continued because his gener-
ais were sure
That this swift attack would sue
ceed;
Guns and fire. his enemy retreated.
As their hopes became bluer and
bluer,
Back, back into their homeland.
No man could stand to see,
This fire and bloodshed for long:
Nor see destruction advance, then
take his home,
Nor will their hearts let them
see,
A retreat, back into their home.
land.
And on that memorial day for all,
He became lenient and made
terms of peace;
When signed, this war would finally
cease,
And no longer would they fall.
Or retreat, back into their home
land.
But after an this had been done,
After the battle had been lost or
won;
Who profits by the dreadful stand
of destruction?-Who, with his
entire clan.
Had plunged and dived until tired,
Millions of men had died:
I say to you who do not know,
Stay at peace, and to war never
go.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Fall in Greek Ends
Day of Diversion
In the Park
By ELAINE S. FRAZIER, 13
Randall Junior High School.

Just before school closed last sum-
mer our class decided to spend a
day in Rock Greek Park. Several
teachers accompanied us and we
made a bus trip to the park one
Saturday. The first thing We did
was stop at drinking fountain, be-
cause it was hot day.
A guide showed us through the
park and took us on an interesting
nature study hike. Later we rested,
had lunch, played games and then
sang and danced. After having our
pictures taken we ran to the creek
to bathe our feet. I slipped and
fell into the water and the children
laughed, while the teacher took a
picture of me getting out.
This made me afraid of the water,
but the next time I shall be more
careful. The rocks were quite slip
perry and my classmates had been
expecting some one to fall in. I did.
The eventful day of fun and ad-
venture at an end, we rode back
to the school in the bus.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Preparation
BY KATHERINE YINGLING, 16.

Holy Trinity High School.
Knit one and purl one,
The needles do sing;
AS little old lady
Sits, knitting some thing.
Soon twill be finished,
A thing to behold;
Something as precious,
AS handful of gold.
What is this something,
So precious and dear,
For which the little old lady.
Sheds many tear.
A scarf for her son,
To war he must go;
Leaving her lonely,
When? She does not know.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Graduation Day
BY MILDRED EDLER, 16,
Anacostia High School.

There's something in the soul of me
That makes me want to cry
To see in storied cap and gown
The graduates 60 by.
Perhaps I'll see them all again,
And yet feel somehow
That it can never be the same,
For they're men and women now
They are no longer boys and girls
With thoughts undimmed by strife
But adults with mature ideals
To fight for throughout life.
And they in turn will drift apart,
Each to 60 his separate way,
Because they leave their youth be-
hind
On graduation day.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Posers

l. Who was known as the March
King?"
2. When was the first Atlantic
cable laid?
3. What European country has
three national languages?
4. When was the first United
States census taken?
S. Who painted Whistler's Mother?
6. What is the largest member of
the weasel family called?
7. Which of the Seven Wonders"
Of the ancient world remain intact
today?
8. What do scientists think causes
sun spots?
Evening star., 1940-06-23

Many of us
a S k ourselves,
"What does the
sWastika stand
for?" The die
tionary says it
is, among other
things, a reli-
G US symbol.
Religion oe S
hand in hand
with peace, but
there Is no
peace where the
sWastika flies to-
day peace In
the sense that
we know it. In
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Prize Contributions.
BY RICHARD WEISS, II,

Takoma Park (Md) Elementary School.
When pupils return to their
classes at Takoma Park Elementary
School next fall, they will find the
grounds in much better condition
Evening star., 1940-06-23

than a year ago.
The school was
built on a high
hill with steep
terraces on three
sides. Rains fire.
quently washed
out the soil on
the t ezra 9 es i.
leaving big gull
lies. People tried
to landscape the
grounds many
times, but on
e a c h occasion
the pupils would
trample d ow n
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Searching Party

Chiseler: You ought to charge me
only half price for cutting by hair
I'm half bald.
Barber: Sorry, sir. We don't
charge for cutting your hair-we
charge for the time we spend find
ing it.-MILDRED OLSON,
Evening star., 1940-06-23

1O HlllcS lIOII
Washington.
Conrad is in
the third grade
in school and he
knows the notes
of the piano by
ear and can tell
any chord when
it is played. He
and his sisters
are known as
t h e "Burderer
Trio"
All three are
versatile musi-
clans. Helen
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Prize Contribution.
BY MARY EDITH GARRETT, 8,
Patrick Henry School,

My collection of dolls other have
grandmother who lives
On bright snhny days grandmother walks
picks pretty shells They plain
which from fish spring
On side the shells
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Poser Answers

l. John Philip Sousa. 2. 1855. 8.
Switzerland. The languages are
German, French and italian. 4.
1870. 5. Whistler. 6. Wolverine. I.
The pyramids of Egypt are the only
ancient wonder" which survives. 8.
Storms on the sun.
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Swastika Is
A Religious
Symbol
Dictionary Proves
NaZi Emblem Not
The Real One
BY CHARLES STEBBINS, 1s,
Central High School.

Throughout Europe today, people
are being tortured and killed. Over
cities that once were peaceful flies
the SWastika of Nazi Germany.
Evening star., 1940-06-23

The Record Player
Hopeful: Time me around the
track, coach"
Coach: Sure. Wait till I get my
calendar"
Evening star., 1940-06-23

And Brother
Form Trio
Talented Musicians
Play Under Their
Family Name
Prise Contribution
BY ESTHER DEMAS, 13,

Music is more than mere hobby
Tor Conrad Bruderer, 8, and his
sisters, Helen, II, and Doris, IL,
who live in Fairfax County, Va,
Evening star., 1940-06-23
Orators Please Note

Ladies' and gentlemen" said the
speaker, before begin my speech,
I have something that 1 would like
to say to YOU"
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
RACE OPPOSES WAR. CHICAGO
POLL SHOWS

Chicago, June, (CNA) - Indicating
the attitude of the Negro people towar d
the present war, an overwhelming ma
jority of Negroes surveyed during the
past week do not believe that the war
in Europe is a war for democracy.
The survey, conducted by the Chicago
Council of the National Negro Con-
gress, 4649 South Parkway, also in
dicated that members of the race dn
not believe that the last World War
was war to make the world safe for
democracy"
Eighty per cent of those polled ex-
pressed the opinion that the present
war is one for control of colonies,
markets, raw materials and profits, and
for the continued and further enslav-
ment of African, Indian and Chinese
peoples and the peoples of small Euro
pean nations.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
WACO, TEXAS, SCHOLARS ARE
PUPILS AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF MINNESOTA, MINNIE
APOLIS, MINI.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Russell of Wa
CO, Texas, are visiting their relatives,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Russell, 5049
James Ave. No., while they are on
their vacation. They are attending the
University of Minnesota. Mr.. and
Mrs. L. V. Russell are Teachers Math-
ematics in the public schools of Waco,
and Texarkana, Texas, respectively
Mr.. Russell is member of the AL
pha Phi Alpha fraternity, and Mrs.
Russell, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
also, Teachers of Paul Quinn Col
lege, attends the U. of M.
Mr.. R. A. Smith of Waco, Texas, is
residing at 5Ol5 Humboldt Ave. N,
while attending the U. of M. for the
summer. Mr.. Smith is an Alpha Phi
Alpha and a teacher of Paul Quinn
College, Waco, Texas.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
REV. LORENZO H. KING
ELECTED TO BISHOPRTc

Rev. Lorenzo H. King, pastor OF
St. Marks Methodist Church, 18TH
street and Edgecumbe avenue, was
elected to the bishopric on Friday at
the general session of the Central Jur-
isdiction in St. Louis, Mo.
Bishop King will preside over one
OF the four areas within the iurisdic-
ton with headquarters at Atlanta, Ga,
where he was first ordained to preach.
In the new Methodist arrangement all
OF the Negro churches are under the
one jurisdiction and the white church.
es are divided into geographical sec
tions. In this one jurisdiction Rev. R.
Z. Jones, senior bishop with headquar-
ters at Columbus, O.; Rev. A. T.
Shaw at Baltimore, Nd, and Rev. W.
A. {. Hughes at New Orleans, share
the religious supervision.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
1t Happened In i. Minneapolis I'M
--hu REM pEEpX
by BEN PEERY-

/, Ave. South
Termed backward party, guests
will assemble at about seven O'Clock
and indulge in games, and other feat
| ures of an unusual program.
For the oldsters there will be a
quiz by R. Augustine Skinner, Attor-
ney, which promises to stump the bet
ter than average.
There will also be a sextet of to-
morrow, which will include some un-
usual persons in the musical world.
The Pettiford saxaphone will be in
evidence also.
Guests will pay when they leave,
which may be break for US who have
to borrow as we go.
There is pretty good story going
the rounds about the Reverends Car
lyle Stewart, and Boyd, former pastor
of st. Peters.
1t seems as though Reverend Boyd
came here short time ago and in
veigled Reverend Stewart to take him
fishing.
They were out on the lake, and the
fish were not biting any too we'll.
Rev. Boyd looked at his watch, and
remarked it was time for his daily
prayer, SO he would have it in the
boat.
The Reverend was praying fervent-
ly, the Reverend was asking for the
things common to those in prayer. He
came to that portion where he plead
ed, Lord give us grace, Lord give
us" the bobber went under the wa
ter. 1t was up to the Lord to antici-
pate what he was going to ask for, for
he yelled "amen," and grabbed his
pole. In the excitement prayer hour
was passed until next time.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
SUMMER SCHOOL

The Churches of St. Leonard oi
Port Maurice, in South Minneapolis
and St Martin, in North Minneapolis
have just concluded very successful
summer school. Classes of religious
instruction were conducted at St. JOS
eph's School, ST. Margaret's Academy
and at St. Leonard's Church. Some
fifty children attended the seasons. En-
gagged as teachers were the following
Sister Mary Emmanuel, S.S.J.; Sister
Mary Angelita, O.P.; Sister Mary
Concepta, O.P.; Mr. George Gilbert
son; Mr.. Eugene Mccarthy; Mr.. Law
renee Barth; Mr.. George Odette; Miss
Marguerite Mann; Miss Kathryn Nc
Govern. The children and their par
ents and friends are being invited to a
picnic at Kings Valley, Riley Lake,
Sunday afternoon.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
MRS. ROOSEVELT SCORES
MOVES TO MILITARIZE
IOBLESS

Washington, June, (CNA) - Edict.
of relief authorities in New Jersey
Pennsylvania and Yonkers, N. Y, t.
force single unemployed men to JOIN
the army by denying them public as
sistance were sharply condemned thi
week by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt
She described the edicts as "class rul
ing"
Because person is in need is NJ
reason why he should be obliged t.
enlist" she declared. ITO put the two
things together is not good thing
and in this instance is especially un
fortunate. 1t is arbitrary and undemo
cratic"
She stated that she doubted whether
most single men on relief would bt
able to pass the army's physical test
and even if they were, she commented
the order was "Class ruling" estab.
fishing connection between poverty
and military service.
While Disappearing these specific
rulings, Mrs. Roosevelt nevertheless
joined with the war forces in clamor-
ing for universal military service,
and declared that she would continue
to advocate such training as an essen
tial past of the national defense"
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
Mrs. Francis Duncan
Heads M.A.C.W. Clubs

Minnesota Association of Colored
Women's Clubs, Inc, held their an
nual meeting Wednesday, June 70, at
the home of Mrs. Weller White, 943
Aldrich Avenue North. At / D. m. a
dessert luncheon was served. The cleo
ton of officers followed the brief bus
iness session.
Pres, Mrs. Francis Duncan; Vice
Pres, Mrs. Marguerite c. Washing
ton; Rec. Secretary, Mrs. Emily Har-
ris; Asst. Secretary, Mrs. Weller
White; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Mabel
Bell; Treasurer, office left vacant;
Chaplain, Mrs. Gertrude Vinigar; Ii
brarian, Mrs. Ida Brown; Statistician.
Mrs. Jean Waters. The election and
installation of officers was held by
Mrs. Katherine L. Smith.
A poem, "Why Wait" was read by
Mrs. M. c. Washington, dedicate to
Mrs. Duncan, Vinigar, Smith and Wa
ters which was followed by chain
prayer and God Be with You Till We
Meet Again"
The session closed until the board
meeting by special call of the presi-
dent.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
GEORGIANS EAT CLAY TO
STAY HUNGER

Columbus, Ga, June, (CNA)-Mer-
chants in the poorer districts here are
selling, over the counter, sacks of
dried clay for food, it was reported
this week in the Columbus Tribune,
local white daily. The clay is treated
with a little flavoring matter to make
it more palatable, the Tribune says.
Clay-eating has been practiced here
and there in the South, by impoverish-
ed and half-starved people, for gene
rations. While it quiets the pangs of
hunger, its effect, doctors say, is very
harmful, and the clay-eaters become
lazy and lifeless, resembling hook
worm victims"
However, the fact that clay-eating
has become widespread as actually to
form the basis of a new Industry" is
new development. 1t is bitter COM
mentary on the low wages, and high
unemployment among Southern mill
workers, and the absence of any relief
provisions in most Southern commun-
tiles. ...
Tory Southern papers are attempt
ing to ascribe this shocking develop
ment to the Ignorance" of the South
ern people, Negro and white. Actually
it is one more piece of evidence that
Americas job is to raise its own living
standard, not to spend billions for i'm,
perialitic war.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
BELIEVE ETHIOPIA IS READY
TO FIGHT ITALY

London-Authoritat sources on
Ethiopia this week declared that the
country is seething in an attitude OF
revolt against Italy which may lead to
an uprising by 100000 we'll fortified
warriors. 1t was further intimated
Britain might supply Ethiopian sol
diers with arms and ammunition
through Kenya and the Sudan.
Emperor Halle Selassie of Ethiopia
came to London from his villa at Bath
imrediately after Italy declared war,
and is in conference here with his ad-
visers.
at is safe to assume that the resist
ance of tribesmen against the Italians
will increase considerably and that il
they have the opportunity of getting
arms and ammunition from outside il
would be effective to very high de-
gree" British official said.
"The hope is, he continued, "that
the Ethiopians will not be over-eager
and launch campaign precipitously
without proper organization"
Thirty tribal chieftains, under the
leadership of Abebe Aragin, former
chief of police of Adds Ababa, Ethi-
opian capital, were said to be actively
organizing for battle.
Four years of Italian occupation oi
the country, it is said, has not curbed
the anti-Italian feeling, and informed
sources report that unceasing guerrilla
warfare has been carried on.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
THE ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH
3rd Street and 18th Ave co,.L

3rd Street and 18th Ave. South
The Women's Mite Missionary So
ciety held their First Rally at $3.50 D.
m. Sunday, June 23rd. An excellent
program was prepared by the presi-
dent-of the Mission Circle, Mrs. Ethel
Spears.
Program
Scripture Reading by Mrs. D. Dea1a-
hey
Solo by Mrs. w. M. Barker, C. R. C.
Hardwood Ave-, St. Paul = "The
Lord Is My Shepherd"
Three numbers by The Kings Daugh-
tiers Quartet, namely, Mrs. L. B.
Riley president; Mrs. Pinky Veal,
Mrs. Malenda Ray, and Mrs. Alline
Hanks, Deaconess, and Prayer Band
Leader of Bethesda Church.
Solo-"Onward Christian Soldiers" bv
Miss Vivian Atkinson, St. Paul also
an instrumental solo by Miss Atkin-
son.
Rev. A. F. Boyd, preached an in
teresting edifying, instructive, and a
very inspiring Missionary Sermon 70
an enthusiastical and appreciative mis-
sionary audience, to the supreme salts
faction of all that were present. Many
expressed their desire to go and work
in the vineyard of the Lord after hear
ing the sermon by the guest speaker.
Rev. A. F. Boyd, and the song, Lord,
| Will Go, ! Will Co." led by Mrs.
Ethel Spears, president of the Wo-
mans Mite Missionary Society of St.
James A. NJ E. Church.
Rev. w. E. Wadlington, Pastor of
the Bethesda Church, made an encour-
aging and interesting address to the
Society. Rev. Baker also made inn
pressive and timely remarks. Rev. c.
5. Spears, Pastor, spent Sunday in
Duluth. Deacon w. G. Renfroe, of
Bethesda Church. was also among
those present.
Twin-City herald., 1940-06-29
LOUIS EARNS $55,eso FOR
GODOY BOUT

New York.-Joe Louis collected
$55,o89 for his eight-round knockout
victory over Arturo Godoy of Chile
at the Yankee stadium Thursday
night.
Godoy received $23,620. Altogether
-27,786 spectators paid $149,505 to see
Louis make the 11th defense of his IL
tie. Net receipts were $125,680, the
federal tax $l5,665 and the states
share $8,994.