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The guardian., 1940-11-09
Anderson's Singing
Thrills Thousands
at Symphony Hall

Symphony Hall was packed with one
Of the targets audiences Of this season.
Sunday afternoon, November 3. when
Marian Anderson, worlds greatest liv-
ing contraltO, gave her annual Boston
recital, and was greeted with thunder
Gus applause. Miss Anderson also
presented her new accompanist, Franz
Rupp TO the audience, and he too re-
ceived a big ovation.
The program Of the artist offered
a good variety Of SONGS. not too often
heard, and songs that the singer has
mastered in every detail Included on
the program were: Figlidel mesto cor,
and an aria from the opera, "Acis and
Galathea" by Handel; Bach's Seven
Songs from "Dichterlibe," Schumann.
These ended her first and second
groups
Massenet's "pleurez mes vent" from
the opera lie Cid) was the only song
in the third group. Selections in the
fourth group were composed by Villa
Lobas, Iavares, and Varona. The final
group OF songs were four Spirituals
by DR.. r. Nathaniel Dett. ercognized
as one Of the worlds greatest com
posers, and who Is said to be the first
colored composer to receive the Bache-
lof ON Music degree in original com
position, which he received from Ober-
lin Conservatory Of Music. In 1926
Oberlin College conferred the degree
Of Doctor Of Music upon him. Marian
Anderson has also received the degree
Of Doctor Of Music from several col
leges. WAR
The guardian., 1940-11-09
munciafon.
Anacosua, D. c., July q. 1885.

Anacostia, D. c., July q. 1886.
Rev. 7. G. Steward,
Dear Sir: In response 70 your re-
spected letter Of yesterday, have q
say, without circumlocurion or con-
cealment, that I care less for names
hard or soft than for things; less for
forms than for substance; less for pro
fessions than for practice; less for
sectarian creeds than for manly char
acter. I have frequently heard myself
called, in anything but an amiable
spirit, InlCel. atheist and disCrgaui-
zer, by ignorant men, inside and out
side the pulpit. who really did not
know the significance Of the epIrheIs
hey applied 70 ne. and yet I have
never heard such men quote one sen
-ence OF syllable from any writings n
proof Of the justice Of charges 50
noisily made.
4 do not wonder. therefore, in view
7 the frequency q such u-cerances,
you should be surprised TO find me 2
regular reader q ycur church organ.
: supporter q your church over which
YOU preside. Ny line q conduct in
this matter Is not determined By MY
approval o. the theological dogmas
often promulgated from the pulpit.
In respect 70 many Of those dogmas
should, perhaps, differ very widely
from yourself and others. while I yet
find ground entirely satisfactory 70
my judgment and conscience for con
rributing my mite % the treasury Of
Your church. and that Of others.
You. yourself, in asking for conui-
buttons last Sunday stated in rheo-
logical form the philosophical ground
upon which. in this respect. I justify :
my conduct. You called upon Us 70
give for the glory OF God and for the
good Of man: and in giving. I did both.
As 10 my infdelity, so-called. It has
never denied any attribute Of the
Deity. To me, God IS good, God Is
light. God is truth, God is love, and
% glorify God Is 70 lead life in har-
u0ny with these attributes In this
respect man Is related 70 his Creator
as the watch 70 its maker. 4 watch
glorifes its maker when il answers the
end OF its manufacture. which Is 70
keep good time-always 10 be true.
and never false II It's measurement OF
time. As God Is true, I would have
man true, As God IS holy. I would
have man holy, As God Is pure.
would have man pure. An unclean man
in body OF mind does not glorify his
Maker. He may sing praises 70 the
Lord and call himself q Christian. but
he brings no glory TO the Lord, no
good 70 his fellow man. Christianity
IS nothing to me, excert as It stands
as the representative Of the sigh OF
the soul for q noble life; for herein Is
The true glory OF God.
Now looking at the church, apart
from what Is purely theological and
abstract. I see in Il a means Of pro-
noting honorable character and con
duct; and. as I have said. for this
reason, I contribute my mite towards
its support.
81 have still another reason for this
action. though not one Of equal weight
with that already given. It is because
I would have colored people enjoy ad-
vantages for assembling themselves
The guardian., 1940-11-09
By MONROE MASON

Americas electorate again issued 2
political mandate last Tuesday Of en-
trusted leadership 70 q great leader in
rhe person Of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The militant Wendell Willkie made g
Tallsnt attempt % dethrone President
Roosevelt, but his gigantic political
lsndicaps. could not be overcome.
The solid south. border states and
-aSt industrial centers gave the White
I0use incumbent urwavering support
Massachusetts, Joined the big parade.
'ea6ing u the sensational Prezider-
-5al victory goal Senator David I.
Walsh and Thomas J. Buckley. candi-
late for State Auditor. also shared
he spotlight with President RoCzz-
-elr. Governor Leverett SaItonstaII
and the other minor G 0 P candidates
@dged into the picture BY very narrow
margins.
Attorney General Paul Dever. demo
ora-ic candidate for Governor. at this
-z-Tiring. has not conceded defeat. The
=lashing Of ballots by Bay State
voters IN Democratic and Republican
srronghol6s. according 10 late tabula-
"+H - --A- -4S-H- q AyE.4E4E--
Deal triumph. The returns from
Boston, were z great disappointment
70 Democrats. as far as state candi-
dates were concerned. Leaders Of
both parties cannot understand why
The leading Democratic stronghold ot
the state made the result such a puzzle.
This also includes the staggering vic
tory Of President Roosevelt. which
should have been greater. Il was an
unexpected political upset which
thrilled Republicans and amazed the
Democrats. Dever and his supporters
were stunned when they discovered a.
400 an. Wednesday morning that
Governor SalCorstall was assured Of
reelection by safe margin.
4 few election sidelights should be
discussed in this resume in order 70
reveal many incidents the average OBJ
server would overlOog. The nation
wide zeal Of Willlie supporters was
outstanding. The popular vote for
President was closer than calculations
The guardian., 1940-11-09
Rev. Childers HOnored
on Birthday

4 surprise birthday party was given
in honor Of Rev. o. ". Childers at
the New Charles Street Church in
Roxbury, On Wednesday evening,
November 8.
Those present include: officers Of
the church, few members and few
personal friends Of the pastor. Ann
Wake, and VaIeria Howard, sang
several vocal solos. There were also
several short speeches and plenty Of
good refreshments were served. 8Ir.
Atkins was master Of ceremonies. The
church altar guild furnished the re-
1reshments and gave the pastor q
purse. Arrangements for the party
were made by Mrs. Murray Of the
church.
The guardian., 1940-11-09
St. Louis Student
Pleased with Boston

Miss Francis Simms. attractive
daughter Of 3Ir. and Mrs. Albert
Simns OF St. L0uis, Is q student guest
Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Smith Of
jerome ST.. y. Nedford.
Miss Simrs, q freshman at Sar
geant's School intends TO complete her
education IN New England where she
says the reception she has had t0-date
has swept ne of my feet.
Its more democratic here" Miss
Simms told q GUARDIAN reporter
last week, adding she was the only
daughter Of her family Mr.. Simms Is
St. Louis P.O. clerk and l. q well
known band leader In his citv.
The guardian., 1940-11-09

Saltonstall BIZ the Most Worshipful
Grand Master Of Prince Hall Grand
Lodge, F. & 4. N. Brother Walter L.
Roberts 70 the Circle. The Grand Mas
ter accompanied BIZ the Grand Secre-
tarv r. u. Brother Elmer J. Pueblo
were escorted IN while the assembly
sang "Shine 0 Star Of Bethlehem.
After q welcome extended By P.W.G.M.
Julia D. Noble, Grand Organizer Of
Juvenile Circles, the Grand Master
spoke most Interestingly on the history
Of "Our Flag, stressing the part play
ed by our men n the early days Of our
country and II upholding the honor Of
the flag in all Of It's wars, and IN clos
ing presented the flag TO the Junior
Matron Miss Marion Began. who ac-
cepted Il very graciously In a few well
chosen remarks. Singing God Bless
America" vas followed BY the pledge
TO the flag By all present. The Grand
Secretary vas introduced and expires
sed great pleasure In beino present and
cOmplimented the Juvenile Supervisors
for the good work they doing and the
Circle members on the sincere man
ner IN which they had saluted the flag
and for their excellent department and
close attention to the Grand Masters
message. The Junior Guardian P. .W.M.
Edith L. Jones responded and thanked
the Governor. Grand Master and Grand
Secretary IN behalf OF the Circle. Sing
ing Of America" and the Negro An
them brought the services to a close.
The guardian., 1940-11-09
Gov. Presents Flag
to Juveniles

In spite Of the inclemency Of the
weather on Saturday afternoon, No
yember second, a large number Of mem
bers and friends were in attendance
at the meeting Of the Bessie H. Armes
Circle No. /, Juvenile Of the Order
Of Eastern Star, in Smith Hall Ma
sonic Temple, Roxbury.
The occasion being the presentation
Of beautiful American Flag, the gift
of His Excellency, Governor Leyerett
The guardian., 1940-11-09

Is center. There Is enough spiritual
electricity IN these niagaras 70 light
up the worlds darkest problem Il pro
perly hsrnessed. Who knows. said
Abraham Lincoln, but that God has
brought the African here 70 preserve
the jewel OF religion IN the casket OF
American PrOtestanism'.
The guardian., 1940-11-09
Hub Young Folks
Show Talent

Dancing on her toes not only added
height to six-year old Ann Bullock of
Hammond Street, but sent her to the
The guardian., 1940-11-09
BANKS THANKS VOTERS

We are extremely thankful and grateful for +h wonderful support
The hundreds Of loyal women and children ne 50
unseshy my fight for Representative This we shall always rse
Der. The de has turned and mark my fendsas result o.
gallant nearly successful fight better days for fs good
people Of Ward Nine already in sight. Thank you
LAURENCE BANKS
The guardian., 1940-11-09
Ored the Real Damng Degradation the USA Fight
RELIGIOUS VIEWS OF
FREDERICK DOUGLASS

The feno~n attitude Of Frederick Douglass toward The church and
fson expressed letter 10 the Rev. ThoPhus G. Steward
that fine pastor Of the Metropolitan AME Church in Wanq
D. c. Below is +h complete t Of he great AbofHons con-
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
CONTROL FOR
TRUCK CROPS
Russell E. Wilson, County
Agent, Announces Control
Measures For Blight
CONTROL FRUIT DISEASE

Farmers in Kent county who
grow vegetables and truck crops
received within the past few days
copies of the first edition of veg
etable and small fruit notes, pre-
pared by the departments Of plant
pathology, entomology and horti-
culture Of the Delaware experiment
station, and distributed from the
Office of County Agent Russell z.
Wilson. These truck crop notes in
clude control measures for the late
blight, bacterial ring rot and scab
in white potatoes, seed and plant
bed treatment for sweet potatoes
for the control Of black rot, wilt,
pox and scurf, the treatment of
plants for control of
rootIice, and weevil, in addition to
the use of disinfectant materials in
the treatment of different veget-
able seeds. For the late blight and
storage rot in white potatoes it is
that the seed be dip
ped in a solution of Improved Sc
mesan Bel, or soaked in corrosive
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
OPEN HOUSE AT SCHOOL
school Rooms Open to the Public
Fashion Show q Feature

The annual open house will be
held at the John Bassett Moore
school on Wednesday, April 18th.
At 1.15 parents of the Elementary
pupils are invited to attend a tea in
the Teachers Room. The tea will
be held from 1.15 to 200. After
this time the rooms will be open
for visitation by parents. In the
evening all the school will be open
at 7 o'clock. The Home Economic
Department, under the direction of
Miss Filters, will present fashion
show in the auditorium at s. Incl
dental music will be in charge of
Mrs. Doris Fearon. After this pre-
sentation the rooms again will be
opened. The faculty of the school
heartily invites everyone to come
out to see what the school is doing.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
GRANGE GIVEN
SURPRISE SHOW
Each Member of Grange Took
Some Part in the April Fool
ImprOmptu Program
VISITORS HERE TONITE

The Smyrna Grange, at the reg
ular meeting Thursday night, was
given a surprise program under the
direction of Mr.. Harry Johnson.
The impromptu program began
with novel roll call, with Mr.. John
son asking each member, What
city would you like to visit, and
why" Each member took part in
the replies to this question. George
Blendt was invited to render a vo-
cal solo, after which three persons
were selected to discuss the sub
ject, Does Education Increase
Happiness 2" Mrs. Arthur CHM,
Mrs. Name Goldsborough and Mrs.
Joseph Ennis gave interesting opin-
ions On this subject. A humorous
debate followed, with Elmer p. Cor
RE and E. t. Heinold chosen for
the affirmative side, and Helen
Deakyne and Viola Ryan upholding
the negative. The subject for de-
bate was: Resolved, that the but
ton is more important than the but
tonhole." The negative side won,
although some good, practical argu-
ments were given for both sides.
Mr.. Johnson read two short poems,
To-day is the Day" and The Song
Of the Lazy Farmer" A humorous
game Of locomotive speed was play
ed by James Fleming, Agnes Mof-
fit, Hazel Blendt and Arthur
Short. The Smyrna Grange will
be host to the Kent County visiting
program tonight, with Fruitland
Grange in charge of the program
and Bethesda Grange presiding
Mrs. Jane Ennis and Mr.. James
Fleming were elected captains OF
the attendance contest to begin to-
night and run until June 30th. Mr.
Charles R. Pryor was appointed tc
represent the Grange at the Clay
ton School Board meeting, at which
time new gymnasium and cafe
terra for the Clayton School will be
discussed.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
FOUR SCHOOLS
ATTEND RALLY
Join State Drama Festival to
Present Winning Plays of
High School Dramatics
CONTEST AT u. OF ID.

A cross-section Of dramatic
achievement in Delaware public
schools and communities will be of
fered on the University Of Deia-
ware stage Saturday afternoon and
evening, April 13, marking the first
Delaware State Drama Festival.
The two-day session Of the Caro-
lima Festival, at Chapel Hill, N. c.,
also takes place on that same day.
The Carolina Festival celebrates 81
years of little theater work. Be
ginning at 1:30 o'clock in Mitchell
Hall, Newark, four high school
groups will present plays which
won them the right to represent
the two sections of the state. The
winner will be awarded one leg of
a silver loving cup. Schools and
plays represented are: Claymont
High School, what Life; Henry
C. Conrad School, Marriage Pro-
posaP'; Harrington High School
Varsity Club, Underground; and
the Middletown High School Cur
tain Club, Brink of Silence" Fol-
lowing the presentations, a critic
judge, to be announced later, will
select the winner and give an an
alysis of each play. Intermission
will be called at 2.3O pm, at which
time a business meeting of the Del
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
TWO STUDENTS WIN CONTEST
Shirley Sydell and Lillian Craft
Win School Defamation Contest

Shirley Sydeu won the declama-
tion contest at the John Bassett
Moore School in the dramatic divi-
sion, with her selection, Eyes"
First place in the humorous divi-
sion went to Lillian Craft for her
portrayal of Carrie Becomes an
Amateur Actress" The winners of
the elimination contest held earlier
last week failed to repeat. Eliza
beth Russell and Edna Ennis won
second and third places respectively
in the dramatic division; Shirley
Bleckman and Dorothy Badur took
second and third honors in the
humorous division. Miss Dorothy
Short sang a solo. Judges for the
contest We're Mrs. Leila Thomas
Brakeman of the state department
of education, Mrs. Francis O'Neill,
and Mrs. Harley Bodley Winners
of the local contest will compete
for county honors this week.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
COUNTY JUDGE
TALKS TO CLUB
Rotary Hears Judge LeFevre
Plead for Organized Recre-
alton and Social Life
HOME LIFE IMPORTANT

John P. LeFevre, judge of the
Common Pleas and Juvenile Court
of Kent County, addressed the
Smyrna Rotary Club last Thursday
on the subject of Juvenile De-
linquency." Judge LeFevre gave
statistics on the major crimes,
which consisted of 100000 cases,
go per cent of which were attribut-
ed to the graduating of juveniles
from small cases to larger ones. The
problem confronting the Juvenile
Court is to try and counteract the
cause for juvenile delinquency. The
ages for juvenile appearances in
the court are for boys II, for girls
18, the maximum set by law. The
difference between the neglected
child and the juvenile delinquents
were given. The Associated Char
tiles, an organization co-worhng
with the Juvenile Court in the care
of neglected, has been founded. In
stitutional care of juvenile delin-
quents are provided in the Ferris
Industrial School for white and col
ored boys. Girls are cared for at
the Delaware School for white girls
and the Industrial School for color
ed girls. Judge LeFevre stressed
the Importance Of parents provld-
ing homes with the right religious
and moral education. Some per-
sonaI experiences were related by
Judge LeFevre of cases that came
before his court. The Boy Scouts
were recommended as an organiza-
ton for the upbuilding Of character
for delinquent boys. The big
brother and sister plan is now be-
ing operated successfully as Coun-
sellors to boys and girls under the
illisdiction of the Juvenile Court.
Organized recreation and social en-
vironment were urged by the
speaker, who asked that the Rotary
Club consider the establishment of
this service to the youth of Smyr-
ma. Davis H. Bell responded to
Judge LeFevre for his address on
Juvenile Delinquency. George 0.
Fearon was chairman of the even
ing program. Charles w. Hall,
president of the club presided.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
HARTLY MAN FOUND DEAD
Verdict of Suicide From Auto Gas
Given by COroner's jury

A Jury summoned Friday after
by Coroner Herman Johnson to in
vestigate the death of Joseph kar-
lil1. a farmer living near Hartly,
whose body was found in his gas
filed car in the garage, rendered a
verdict that Karlik came to his
death from carbon-monoxide gas
with suicidal intent. A rubber tube
from the motor, in operation when
found, was carrying the deadly
fumes into the closed car. Karllk,
former Wilmingtonian,
was discovered in his gas-flled au-
tomobile by his 12-year-old son.
The boy, on his way from school.
noticed the garage doors were tied
on the inside and told his mother.
The rescue squad of the Hartly
hose company was unable to revive
the man and called on the Dover
hose company which worked on
him three hours, without success.
A note, written in Polish, found IN
the mans pocket exonerated any
one of blame in the tragedy. He
leaves another son, an aviator at
Pensacola, Fla.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
SCOUTS BEGIN
NEW PROGRAM
ReregistratiOn Necessary for
Participation in Year Be-
ginning This Month
MIR. CORRIE CHAIRMAN

Twenty-Five scouts have reregis-
tered as members Of Scout Troop
81, accordingto an announcement
made today by Ellery ]. Ward,
Scoutmaster. Scout affairs for the
new scout year will be guided by
a citizens committee headed by Ell
mer Corrie, assisted by Wells Far
les, Harry Lower, William e. Mat
thews, Jr-, and George R. Miller,
with Scoutmasler Ward and Assist
ant Scoutmaster Ford as members
ex-officio. Annual reregistration,
necessary for participation in scout
activities, has been completed by
the following scouts, of all classes: !:
Lex FAIRIES, 1st class; Leonard
Springer, tenderfoot; Fred Harris,
star scout; Jack Mood, tenderfoot;
Billy Broadway, Ind class; Bob
Lower, star; Billy Kenworthey,
tenderfoot; Pete Collins, End; Jack
Griffin, tenderfoot; Jack Wilson,
End; Butch Robinson, End; Dick
Scorah, 1st; Francis Bramble, star; i;
Leroy Wade, tenderfoot; Robert
Scorah, 1st; Buddy O'Neill, 1st;
Eddie Tucker, tenderfoot; Bob
Jacobs, tenderfoot; Richard Ham
ilton, tenderfoot; Ben Archer, ten
derfoot; Milton Emerson, tender
foot; Leland Shapley, tenderfoot;
George Faulkner, tenderfoot; Bob
Davis, tenderfoot. The Board of
Review, composed of the scout ex-
ecutive committee, passed upon IS
merit badges and class advance
ments, as follows: Lex FAIRIES, GER
titled for advancement to scout,
first class; Robert Scorah, Fred
Harris, Bob Lower, and Francis
Bramble, to star scout; Billy Ken
worthey to tenderfoot; George
Hutchinson, Harold Deakyne, Har-
~ Ennis, and Ralph FAIRIES, to new
membership; Francis Bramble,
merit badges in basketry, first aid,
firemanship, safety, woodwork,
swimming; and Fred Harris, merit
badges in safety and firemenship.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11
CENTURY CLUB
HONORS THREE
Select Three Pioneer Women
For Long Service and Out
standing Leadership
ORGANIZED IN YEAR 1898

In conformity with other mem
bers of the General Federation, the
Twentieth Century Club of Smyrna
at the meeting last Friday, chose
the women who are to be known as
pioneers. According to rules set
up by the federation, pioneers are
those who have had longest con-
tinuous membership in the club and
who have had longest and most
outstanding records of leadership.
Miss Eunice Anthony, who was ap-
pointed to act as chairman of the
Committee on Selection, made the
following report: When our club
was organized in 1898 there were
one hundred charter members. At
this time there are six of these who
have held continuous membership.
They are: Mrs. Mary B. Evans,
Mrs. j. w. Clifton, Mrs. w. w.
Hynson, Mrs. William j. Taylor,
Miss Anna Beckett and Mrs. H. P.
Hall. Three of these members
have held positions of leadership
during long period. Mrs. Evans,
Mrs. Clifton and Mrs. Hall, have all
served as president of the club and
were all members of the building
committee. Mrs. Hall was treas
urer of the Ways and Means Com
mittee at that time. She was also
secretary of the state federation,
when Mrs. H. D. Boyer, also
charter membr, but not now identi-
fed with the club, was president
of the state organization. Mrs.
Evans has been president of Board
of Directors of the club corporation
since 1928. Mrs. Clifton has serv-
ed the club in many capacities and
was especially active in the years
when the club held the Country
Fair" They have been faithful in
their work and interested in the
welfare of the club and community.
I therefore recommend as our pion-
eer club women, Mrs. Mary B.
j. 4
w. Clifton. I further recommend
that we bring to mind at this time
the outstanding leadership of two
of our deceased members, Mrs.
Henrietta Tschudy and Miss Laura
Bell" The recommendation was
unanimously adopted by the club
Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Hall and Mrs.
Clifton will be presented with the
pioneer medal of the Federation at
the annual club luncheon on April
10. The meeting tomorrow will
be in the form of moving picture
called 1.-The Story of Bananas :
This is the last program meeting of
the year. Following the lunch
con on April 19 the meeting of the
next week will be the annual bust
ness meeting and election of offic-
ers.
Smyrna times., 1940-04-11

DIR. b. R.Veasey, Veteran Whining
ton Physician, Passes Away

DIR. Benjamin r. Veasey, one of
Wilmington's veteran physicians,
died Saturday afternoon at his
home just outside of Wilmington
on the Philadelphia Pike. DR..
Veasey was quite i'll while in Miami
this winter and returned to his
home in March. He was well
known throughout the state in
surgery as we'll as legislation, hav-
ing served two terms in the State
Senate. He was born at North
East, Md, December 2, 1859, the
son of William and Ann Eliza Yeas
ey. He was graduated from JEFF
ferson Medical College in 1894 and
later established himself in Will
mington being one of the founders
of the old Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital which was the forerunner
of the present Wilmington General.
DR.. Veasey's first wife was Miss
Mary E. Hickman of Odessa, who
died in 1925. In 1927 he married
Miss Susie M. Davis of Milford,
who survives him. He is also sur
vived by one daughter, Mrs. John
Gilbert Craig, and a son Harold M.
Veasey, who married Miss Kather-
inc Hudson of Smyrna, and three
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