The guardian., 1940-11-09

the dark continent of Africa here
in Massachusetts Governor Leverett
Saltonstal was returned a we'll
deserved victor because of his honest
and efficient administrative record on
Beacon Hill there were several
amazing upsets in the old Bav State
but let US all congratulate the winners
and march forward together to happi-
ness and prosperity g.. it is verv nos
sible that State Lottery will be con-
Quoted during the coming year since
the people voted in favor of the refer
endum governing its proposal this
means an increase in old-age benefits,
cash prizes to the winners and the
expense borne by the lottery which is
purely voluntary and at no increases
IN taxes for this purpose let's get
off the soap-boX and on the bicycle.
last Sunday morning the breeze was
balmy and the air quite clear after our
heavy rains of Saturday =. the trim
was thoroughly enjoyable as l made
the great circle out Blue Hill Avenue
to Houghton's Pond and back down the
long grade of the Reservation Road
into Blue Hills Parkway the souir-
rels and chipmunks were out (probably
chasing nut on my bicycle) and there
was enough colorful Autumn foliage
to brighten the scenery as l wheeled
through the countryside at early dawn
E. the meadow and woodland birds
are most tuneful when the sun breaks
above the horizon E. confdentially,
am improving you ought to see
old Uncle Paul doing those long down
hill stretches no hands! let me
relate an amusing incident which
occurred on election day in Newspaper
Row =. an energetic newsboy was
eXtolling the great Roosevelt victory
by pointing to headlines which read
"F.D.R. carries SO states" jubil-
antly, the boy further exclaimed, "And
l bet he'll carry II more states by
tonight" and now it is once
again my pleasure to present "that
little man who is always there" .
none other than Jimmy "Towne Club"
Lane with the latest front line news
about town.
Let's start in Roxbury this week. q.
On the hill we have the beginning of
another colored business enterprise,
this time in the form of clothing
store. Thursday "a, Mr.. Jones,
manager, displayed his wares before
a large audience at Charles Street
Church d. the occasion being a fash
ion show sponsored by the Flower
Club of the church program in
cluded three speakers, Mrs. Steward
Mrs. Cobbs, Mr.. Jones, musical selec-
tions offered by Mrs. Broadnax and
Mr.. Jesse Owens later in the
evening, the theory that clothes make
the man, was changed to fit the feml-
nine world E. there were many elabo-
rate outfits for outdoor wear and quite
a bit of the more delicate apparel for
a ladies boudoir . the best dressed
model was given the entire outfit worn,
from hat to shoes the lucky girl
wore a blue velvetine skirt and
Jacket, and knee-socks a smart
white satin blouse and white shoes
completed the outfit . second best
wore a light tan corduroy choker coat
with saddle pocket over a dark brown
blouse, green skirt, and green knee
socks a green pork-pie hat and
brown shoes completed the ensemble
Mr.. Jones was assisted by an able
crew including Mr.. Arthur Van Ripper,
a member of the staff . Norelena
makeup products were represented by
Mrs. Jones of the Cozy Corner Beauty
Ship. Let's get behind this man and
boost colored opportunities again. .
the shop is located at 33 Harold Street
On the Heights last Saturday, Lou
Montgomery added twelve points more
to make the grand total now 215 points
for B. C. against 27 for this years
opponents B. G. score was 00-O'
Speaking of football, | wonder II you
have seen the picture "Knute Rockne'
fine show all about Notre
Danes rise to fame through the uh-
tiring efforts of Knute Rockne E
sorta like Frank Leahy and B. u d,
Wednesday, 80, good deal OF Bostons 5
dancers turned out at Tiny BradshaWS
hop this boy is justly called the
"King of the Jitterbugs" ne set
a terrific pace throughout the entire
dance with only about four slow num-
hers but of course this is what the
iitterbugs crave. the Better Busl-
ness Amusement Asso. is to be con-
oratulated on the fine job they did. .
more power to them -. Thursday nlCs s
at the Ritz Plaza was the scene OF
much fun and frolic in the form OF a
Halloween Ball sponsored by the
Junior League of the League OF Wo-
men for Community Service TINS
was the ninth annual affair and your
scribe's first, but believe me, 1t Wol!
I'- lCi a. a. Ios+ +he MANY and elaborate