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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

hitters. Joe Gordon wasn't doing
much better, and the second year
jinx" apparently had visited Char
ley Keller.
Keller finished the 1899 season
with a batting average of 1874 and
blasted out three home runs in the
World Series against Cincinnati, hit
ting at .438 clip in the fall classic.
This year he visited the sidelines,
benched by Mccarthy for weak
hitting after chalking up a .23l
mark in 81 games.
Mccarthy can't understand why
left-handed pitching should play q
very important part in the Yank's
slump. They beat southpaws Sc
times last year and lost only IA deci-
siOns TO them. But while the Yanks
were at their worst they dropped
their tenth game to left-handed Al
Smith of the Cleveland Indians, be-
ing on the short end Of q 10 TO 2
count.
A slump is hard to explain,
whether II hits one man or the
whole team. The Yanks don't in
tend to do any explaining. They're
out TO win ball games. Knowing
they're a first-place ball club, they
intend to climb into that position.
Sport Shorts
The National Hockey league may
find itself without Canadian men,
bers when the season opens next
fall Babe Ruth hit 7O8 homers
in league games over 20 years /.
Night harness horse racing win be
established in the East this season
Joe Jacobs. who managed Tony
Galento. Max Schmeling and others,
died broke Bill Lee of the Chi.
cago Cubs won six games in 10 days
for Columbus in 1888 Goose
Goslin. manager Of the TrenlDn club
stin plays . game now and then
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
From the Cotton Fields

Being naturally lazy, Dir then be-
gan to put on weight and this was
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

span than anyone since Babe Ruth.
Thinking Of his recent somersaults
In the box ] turned back to his bet
ter days. From 1888 through 1885,
a matter Of four major league
years, Ole Dir won 102 bali games,
an average better than Is q year
through four consecutive seasons.
That was far away and long ago for
Ole Dig.
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You simply haven't seen "TwO-TONE"
at its best until you see how Dodge has
interpreted nj It's utterly new. different.
entirely unlike any color finish you've ever
seen on any car, at any pricel Leading style
experts call it an achievement in Color
Harmony that's year ahead of timeI See
"TwO-TONE" now at your Dodge deaIer'sl
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
Draft Coordinators
To Be Named In State

WASHINGTON. D. C.-(SNS)-
To ensure smooth and even opera
ton of the Selective Service pro.
gram, coordipators are being ap-
pointed in every State, Nationa
Headquarters. Selective Servics
System, announced. The coordina-
tors will advise local boards Or
matters of policy and assist then
in the solution of their particular
problems.
The coordinators work out o
State headquarters and maintain
close contact with the local boards
in areas to which they are assign
ed. Their activities in connection
with the local boards closely reSem.
BILE those of the members of tn
field section of National Head
quarters who consult with State Sc
lective Service Headquarters on de-
tails of administration, C. A. Dyk
stra, Director Of Selective Service
said.
The State coordinators specific
duties include assisting loca
boards by expediting actions, ex
changing information, and assist
ing organization and procedure
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
Nazi World Plans Revealed

Here is DR.. Nalther Darre, Ger
man minister of food and agri-
culture who made that amazing
speech to hig German officials in
May, 1910, 6 s disclosed by Life
magazine. A .rlong other things,
the reported talk disclosed that
1--WE shall def roy France, as this
wretched nat ion deserves no other
fate af er the complete de-
feat and hu liliation of the west
ern continent al powers, it will be
an easy thill to crush contempt
BILE England all soil and in
dustrial prof. erty of inhabitants of
non-Gernan origin will be confis-
Gated withO 1t exception and dis
tributed prn narily among worthy
members of the party and soldier S
thus, a new aristocracy of
German ma sters will be created
. this al istocracy will have
slaves assif5 led to it, these slaves
to be their" property 1 have
been asked about my opinion of
America, a specially the United
States, and the danger of this
pseudo-dem pcratic republics pos
sible attem pts to hinder us /.
there is no fear that this demor-
allied coun try VIII mix in this
German war the United States
also will be forced by Germany
to complete, and final capitula-
ti0n"
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
lin THE SOCIAL REALM
This And That

Joe Bate, It's ruunored will run
at New Years Bowl game-Joe
Louis has transferred his talent
from afternoon workouts to after
noon speeches, according to the
Boston Society page-Many Lo2hin-
vars are wondering whether Love
will balance the budget when he
finishes satisfying the wishes of
"the only one" The Dunbarites
team made a rather diastoroU5 de-
but in to touch football last
Thursday on Goodwin field, with
the final score being, Dunbar s,
Tau Omega's IA. A liberal reward is
offered by the Associated Negro
Student body to the Sherlock
Holmes, who produces information
as to the author of the BLACK
Diamond" article in the school
colored students begin to take ad-
vantage of going to the new Col
lege' theater in Tempe which advo-
Gates Non-Segregation. Anyone de-
string to know just how far per-
son can lean and still retain his
balance, while roundings sharp
corner even though in full flight,
kind y = inquire of Irwin (Man
About-Town) Willis Willie John
son and Robert (Cotton) BigeloW'e
thuw bing of rides from school to
Fenix will certainly earn for them
an early grave unless modified
blocking traffic as they dc, cars
now have to stop in self-defer5e-
T'is rum red at A. S. T. c. that
Lille Belle Fisher has gon0
through a complete metomorphlS
since last school year. Reasons un-
known-John Favors finished troin
ing in preparation for a defense Il
his honor and rights against Tiger
Norman Owens, reason unknown.
One wonders what l.. B. TaylC"
meant by the statement you're
the Jewell! of my eye.' is history
repeating it-e'f, Quien Sabe?-
The triangle of Arthur Hutchin-
son, Lillian White, and Walter
Venable is slowly folding shut,
which in plain geometrical terms
mean that one acut angle will de-
finitely be eliminated.
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with clerks Coordinators will alsc
make recommendations to State
Selective Serllce directors on the
basis of the information they re-
,eive concerning local board op-
Grafton.
When advising State Headquar-
ers concerning the appointment OF
coordinators, Mr.. DykStra pointed
ut that the men have a very i'm
)ortent' function to perform ano
aid:
"They should possess the follow
lg minimum qualifications; they
lust have passed their 36th birth
lay. have a high scllCol education
omplete knowledge of regulations
,ood personality, and the ability to
xpress themselves.
Ccordinators are to be under the
lrectior of chief coordinators in
pecial divisions of the various
tate headquarters, are to be ap-
ointed under the authority of the
tate directors of Selective Service
n some states, regular State head
uarters staff personnel is assist
70 in this work.
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PiCkens Is
Proposed
For Medal
Suggested
For Spingarn
Medal of Al

CHICAGO-(ANP)-The Chicago
Branch of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People held its annual meeting
Thursday night and amid consider
able enthusiasm voted an endorse
ment of Dean William Pickens for
the 1941 Spinyarn Medal. President
Ira W. Williams who.was reelected
to serve his fourth term gave vo-
cal evidence of the spirit of the
meeting. Mr.. Williams said:
I'm appreciation of the work done
by Nj. Pickens not only for the
NAACP but for the Negro in every
section of the country, I feel there
should be some fitting reward fo>
the services he has rendered. l see,
therefore, no reason why the Spin
garn Medal should not be his re-
ward The Chicago Branch has
gone on record as endorsing Dear
Pickens to be the proper person to
receive this award
y
a prominent figure in NAACP cir
cles and one Of the moving figures
behind the effort to give this new
distinction to the popular Dear
Pickens, announced that he anf
President Thos. L. Griffith, Jr., 0!
Los Angeles were contracting every
branch in the country, asking then
to give their expression to thei-
preferences for the person WIN
should receive the Spingarn award
PICKENS PRAISED
Mr.. Weaver in formal state.
ment said, william Pickens hf
long merited some fitting rewar
for his effective attianmentS IL
bringing about a better understand
ing between the races and people
of the world, and especially in ou
own country. His logic, wit anC
humor have made him world famous
He is now approaching his 60tf
anniversary and has given his life
to education and to the eradication
of prejudice.
Mr.. Pickens has appeared in
who's Who In America each year
for thirty years. His more than
10000 speeches to many millions of
people; his books; his newspaper
and magazine articles as well as
lis personal contacts have all made
him an outstanding character OF
our time. We are inviting friends
and the public generally to ac-
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
SUNSHINE
OVER
ARIZONA
By ADYL REYOH

WELL, We didn't get our column
in last week and it seemed that
some of the sunshine was missing
for us, because we do like to write
to you about patriotism, love Of
country, and loyalty to the land
that gives us more than any other
country in the world can today
give its citizens.
1 was out strolling the other
day, just gloating in the warm
rays of our Arizona sunshine, when
passed small boy at play.
He was earnestly engaged in
learning to properly salute the flag
of the United States. l stopped tc
watch hiD, lkeenly interested in
his repetition over and over again
of standing at attention, saluting
and then after shake of his head,
face. He showed so clearly he
was not satisfied at the way he
was putting through his manuvers.
Finally, he looked up from his
complete absorption and noted me.
His grave little face broke into a
half-embarraSsed boyish grin and
he said:
Everybody in this area has to
salute the flag! You do it,"
Gravely, proceeded to snow as
nearly as 1 could by my actions my
sincere respect for the emblem of
our country.
The small boy watched me, then
said: Il guess you better learn tc
do it better. I can't do it right yet
either, but I know how it should be
cone and I'm going to keep or
trying until 1 can do it like my
DADDY did before he left home"
And where is your daddy?
asked this small patriot.
"Hes where he should be, num-
mie says, learning to defend the
United States of America. He's
the best private in the army, too
mummie says
mummy says, went on tnl
small citizen, THAT when you live
in land that's better than any
where on earth, you have to take
care of it and you have to be SO
proud of the United States that
you almost bust a button off wner
you think about it. Is that the
way you feel?"
All, yes, small child, that is the
way 1 feel! 1 glanced up from that
small boy and his smallerflag sc
reverently handled, to where, high
above our heads, from its tail flag
pole atop higher building, the
suns bright rays were bringing into
vivid relief against the blue sky's
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Hampton Dancers
In Fine Recital At
TuSkegee Institute

TUSKEGEE INST.,-Ala.-- The
Hampton Institute Creative Dance
Group, under" the direction OF
Charles H. Williams, ably assist
ed by Charlotte E. Motion, gave a
large and appreciative audience an
evening of most enjoyable and en-
tightening entertainment in Logan
Hall here Saturday evening.
The dancers OF this group form
a very natural medium for the eX-
preston of the Negroes inherent
sense of native grace and rhythm
The group showed the painstaking
care with which their training had
been done and delighted the audi
ence with the perfect timing, grace
full rhythm and deep sense OF
feeling that characterized the in
terpretation of the various numbers
offered.
Outstanding among the groups
presented were the African Dances.
the Haitian Dances and the Negro
Spirituals. Particularly pleasing
and gracefully done was the Cake
Walk, Negro Dance of long ago,
which furnished an opportunity for
dancers to develop intricate and
acrobatic steps of the greatest
difficulty" The entire program
vividly pictured the Negroes back
ground of expressive rhythm
A Pagan's Prayer among the Afrl-
can Dances was particularly inn
pressive in the vividness OF its
agonizing supplication.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
Joe Louis
Plays Role
OF Santa
Starts Off
Xmas Fund
With $50

BOSTON-0ANP reaking his
training period to help in the Bos-
ton Post Christmas Fund sub
scription campaign, Joe Louis,
world heavyweight champion, act
ed as a Post Santa cashier for
nearly an hour Wednesday while
thousands filling newspaper row
cheered his on.
Starting off with fifty dollar
check of his own, followed by do
nations from his manager, John
Roxboroughn and famed fight pro-
moter, Mike Jacobs of New York,
the big boxer thrilled the throng
of men and women as he labored
nightly to help the children who
will be benefited by the contribu-
tions.
In his easy ring style, he shook
hands, took in cash, signed auto
graphs, patted babies, swapped
chatter, greeted friends and laugh
ed to many times at the quips
flung at him that he certainly
believed the impression of being
impassive and inscrutable.
CROWD BATTLES
The crowd was anxious to shake
the huge, letha1 right hand. They
were almost battling to get his
autograph. which he must have
written hundreds of times. They
wanted a word Or two in a person.
al way and Joe complied. But he
did not forget the Post Santa
children.
Fright here, folks Joe would
say, pointing to the cash box.
Here it is. Let's give Old Santa
Clause a lift and those children
too, Step right up, and here is the
place to contribute"
The same folks were pleased De-
1ond measure. Here was no stollo.
silent man no powerful ring MAN.
moth. Here was young man with
the poise Of the real athlete, wear
ing his mighty honors easily ana
without affectation. But most ot
all. sincerely and genuinely con-
cerned with needy kiddies and the
kind of Christmas they a@
going to have.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
Death Claims Well
Known Memphis
Woman Educator
MEMPHIS, Tenn (SNs)-

M MGuI I11O, lChiis- \oANoI
Death claimed one of Shelby
County's and Memphis best-kIo OVID
women educators and leaders last
Friday, when Mrs. Clara Van
Buren, 953 South Mansfield, sue
cumbed to a comparatively brief
illness at Collins Chapel Hospital.
Mrs. Van Buren, who was princi-
pal of ST. Stephens School in the
County, died early Friday morning.
She had been the principal of the
school approximately five years
Before going to st. Stephens she
was principal of a school at Oak
vile, Tenn. for more than Is years
She was the mother of Miss
Earline Van Buren, former we'll
known student at Booker T. Wash
ington High School where she was
a twirler in the schools famed
Drum and Bugle Corps, and is now
student at A. and I. State Col
lege of Nashville. Earl Van Buren,,
business ban, who operated a busi-
ness at Benjestown, is the bereaved
husband.
Beside her school work, Mrs.
Van Buren was interested in
church and civic activities. She
Was member of Greenwood
Methodist Church. She became III
several weeks ago, and friends felt
that, although critical, her condi-
ton was not unduly serious. Thus
her death came as something of
surprise.
Her funeral was held yesterday
at Greenwood church, at 1:30 pm
She was a relative of the we'll
known Rev. j. B. Boyd OF this
city.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14

background our glorious red, white
and blue flag, while higher still
over head the faint speck in the
suns rays proved to be, from the
drone of its motors coming down
through the air, one OF our hugh
transcontinental passenger air
liners.
That flag, flying there in the sun
shine, the emblem of our freedom,
the only kind of its like in the
world today,-and the ar liner
over head, bent, not on destruc-
tion, but on merely a problem of
transportation, carrying its passeng-
ers to destinations across the
breadth of the land, on pleasure or
business private or public, can do
SO because they both fly in the
United States.
All, yes, small son of a patriotic
mather and father, may sunsine
and morning star, sunset and even
ing star, the days sunshine and the
nights starlight, shine On you ana
yours and on all other patriots like
like you who feel that a country
YOU live in is the country you
should be loyal to, love and sup
port. Shine also on all those who
cherish "our flag as visible en-
blem of that inner sentiment which
must needs have that beloved OBJ
ject on which to center love and
devotion because it is symbol OF
our United States, the best couln-
try on earth.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
Bishop King To
Omen Conference
I'm sc. Dec. II

CHERAW, S. C.-(SNS)-
Bishop Lorenzo H. King, elected
in June at the first quadrennial
session of the central judisdiction-
al conference Methodist Church,
will open the South Carolina an
nual conference here December
lib.
Bishop King who presides over
the Atlantic Coast Area of the
Central Jurisdiction made up of
conferences that include the
South Carolina conference will
officially open the session We'd
nesday. With nine district super
intendents that form the bishops
cabinet, approximately two hun
dred ministers and an equal num-
Der of lay delegates the annual
conference will be organized Wed.
nesday. A treasurer and other
conference officers will be elect
ed.
Business sessions will convene
morning and afternoon each day
when activities of nine districts
will be reported. Representative:
of national and state boards Of
the church, prominent clergymer
and laymen will address the con
ference at the public session
scheduled each night. Appoint
ments will be read Sunday after
noon at the close of the confer
ence.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
The engagement Of Miss HIRAM
Virginia Green, of Thomaston, to
Clarence r. j Weeks, of New York
and Atlanta, is announced by the
bride elects mother and father,
Mr.. and Mrs Elijah L. Green, also
of Thomaston. The wedding will
be solemnized December %, at
ST. Mary's AME Church, Thomas
ton.
Miss Green is a 1897 graduate
of Clark College, and is now q
faculty member of ThomaSton
Training School. Mr. Weeks, a 1910
graduate of Clark, is principal OF
the Jasper County Training School,
Monticello, Ga.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
SOUTH CAROLINA KLAN
CONDEMNS NEGRO RAG

GREENVTLLE, S. CAMP -
Poinsett Klsly ern of the Ku Klux
Khan in Gre el lville has passed a
couple of resolution c0ndemning
the CIO and upholding white SUI
prernacy.
The white supremacy resolution
was in answer to resolutions passed
by the National Negro Council re-
questing the appointment of Ne
groes to high. federal offices. The
Klan expressed itself as utterly
opposed to any such appointments.
The anti-CIO resolution was
passed. in response to news story
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
MODERN CLUB

On November % The Modern
club met at the home of Mrs.
Viola Kerlegan. After a very
interesting meeting, Mrs. Kerlegan
served a delicious hot luncheon.
On December 5 the club met at
1877 E. Jefferson ST., and Miss
Margaret Luckett as hostess. After
all business was discussed and the
meeting was over, Miss Luckiett
presented each member with q
merry Xmas and a Happy New
Year. Her table was decorated
with Xmas clothes and napkins.
She served an excellent luncheon.
The newt meeting on December Il
was neld at Mrs. Bobble Mackey.
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which r reported anti-co, nmul..skc
resolutions passed by the uniotts
national convention. The KAn
resolutiorls called the stand incon-
sistent because the Kla,I has been
pointing out for three years that
the fIIO is riddled with commu-
nism !.
The Klan further charged the
un ION with obstructing national
de fense and called upon Congress
to. dissolve it.
The resolutions weee signed by
the kleagle of state organization.
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THE OWN CLUB

The D. w. N. Club met at 800
P. M. at the home of Mrs. Gladis
Ewes, 211 So. 18th Street. Meeting
was called to ORDER by the presi-
dent. Members present. After a
brief business period we were serv-
ed with a delicious luncheon Mrs.
Ida Love, one of our members, was
called to Oklahoma by the death of
her father. The club members are
in much sympathy with her Mrs.
re. Warfard, reporter for the
children. Mrs Matte Thompson.
president; Mrs, R. C. Worfard, re-
porter.
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CITY FEDERATION

The City Federation of Colored
Women's club met at its regular
meeting, December 4, at the Ply
Ills Wheatley community center.
President, Mrs. l.. Ada Walker
being absent, vice president, Mrs.
Emma E. Gardner, presided. Inter
esting meeting was held, and mem
bers voted that the election of Off
GERS for the New year be held Jan
s. All members Of various clubs
of the city are requested to be pre-
sent. Mrs. Emma E. Gardner
Vice Pres; Mrs. Hazen Farmer.
acting secretary.
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THE ID. WV.

The D. WV club met at the home
of Mrs. Matte Thompson, 1927 f.
Maderson Street. The meeting was
called to order by the president.
After a brief business period, Mrs.
Thompson served refreshments.
Mrs. Love having been away on
serious occasion has now returned
home to her family, 1905 E. Adams.
The DWW club meet at the home
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NASHVILLE. Tenn (SNS0 -
Chairman Martin Dies, of the House
Un-American Activities Committee,
told a lecture audience here Friday
that the Communist Party has made
little headway in what he termed
efforts to stir racial hatred among
Southern Negroes.
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CHARITY CLUB
Xmas party

The first annual Xmas party
sponsored by the colored women's
Chari J club will be Fri ay, Decem
Der 27, 1910, at the community
center. Come and have an enjoy
able evening.
Mrs. EStella Wright, Pres
There will be games of various
kinds, dancing and prizes.
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MISS TOMMIE LEE JENKINS
was admitted into the st. Joseph
Hospital Saturday, December 7.
Her condition at late hour Sun
day was serious. She is being
prepared to undergo an operation
as soon as possible.
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Leaves School;
Dies Suddenly

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(SNS)-
A fifteen-year-old school girl
who attended the county schom
where her mother is teacher, left
her classes last weekend at tho
end of the school-day for home
A short while later she was dead, a
victim of sudden illness which
claimed her life.
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Mrs. F1ossie Payton Tay-
Ior of Elcentra, Calf, has spent
two weeks in Phoenx, visiting rela-
tives and friends. Since being here
her baby has been some what i'll,
but is much imprived at the writ
ing. They left Friday for their
home in California.
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CLUB NEWS

of Mrs. Copeland, 1888 E. Adams
St. December 10th Mrs. R. c.. War
ford, reporter.
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RETURNED TO THE CITY

MIR. and MRS. j. A. STEWART
of 1887 E. Monroe, Street. return
ed to the city Tuesday, December
s, 1910, after spending 7 months in
the East Mr.. Stewart reports 7
months of rest. They both re-
port a wonderful vacation.
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SICK LIST

SICK LIST
Mrs. Ada Bell of 1904 E. Wash
ington street, was admitted to St.
Joseph Hospital Wednesday, fol
the flu. Mrs. Fish of 1910 E. Wash
ington, is also on the sick list.