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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-05

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Of the cas-. = such a person ever
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points BY avoidance OF errors. that
he coula afford to get along with
out making the brilliant sallies for
extra tricks which are sometimes
witnessed. Many mere tricks are
swung from ore side she other
by errors than by extreme skill. It
is therefore profitable to concen-
trate more on the avoidance Of
giving gifts than upon learning
how to earn tricks by fancy arti-
fees,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-05
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The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
fHHsA HiNNii
COMING!
FISK JUBILEE
SINGERS
NOVEMBER 18th
ST. PHILIPS
CHURCH


get YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY FREE!!!
A FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH TO THE FIRST
300 ADULTS ATTENDING SAT, OCT. 18th
The Omaha Guides Food Show will open its doors
Saturday, October IL for 8 big nights of fun at the
new Elks Hall, 2420 Lake st. Everybody welcome.
Get your free ticket from your f~avorite merchant. If
he has no tickets for you, tell him to call Webster
1917 and We will send him all the tickets he wants for
his customers. Loads of DOOR prizes each night A
very valuable grand prize will be given away on Sat.
October 10. The more tickets you have, the better
your chances of winning the grand prize. So attend
each night, for the tickets will all go in, the barrel for
the grand prize on Saturday, October 10. See this
grand prize on display in the window of the Republi-
can headquarters, Oath and Erskine street.
A Free fried Chicken sandwich and a mellow cup
of delicious Butter-Nut Coffee will be served to each
of the first 300 adults entering the doors ON the first
night ONLY. A Turkey a day will also be given a.
way. -
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
WIDOWS CLASH IN
COURT OVER SWEEP
STAKES ESTATE

Chicago, Oct. 10 (ANP) A court
battle over the remainder of the
$4,000 sweepstakes fortune left
by Royal E. Spurlarks sx aged
Pullman porter who died early this
year, looms between a former wife
and a widow who gathered in the
probate court of Judge Charles Nc
Even Thursday.
Mrs. Cecilia Spurlark, who was
ignored completely in the will,
wants to break the document on
tending that Mrs. Albertine Spur
lark, his widow, whom he married
a few months before his death IS
not his lawful wife. She says she
first married the deceased in 1903
and following a divorce thev re-
married and We're never divorced.
When hearing is resumed Oct.
"a. much sensational testimony is
expected. The will as it now
stands leaves the bulk of the est
ate to the widow, aformer night
club entertainer, part to the son
and smaller amounts to other lcl-
atives.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12

DIR. T. Rayond Aston, field rep
resentative for the Presbyterian
Church in the State of Nebraska,
is chairman of the Community
Chest Speakers Bureau and direct
ing the Spiritual Emphasis Week,
October 7th to 18th.
ct is only BY accident of course
that Church, Chest and 'Charac-
ter start with the same letters.
But 1t is no accident that they be
long Together. If character, indi-
vidual and civic is to be enhanced
the church must deeply appreciate
the services of the Community
Chest and give to 1t utmost and en-
thusiastic cooperation" DR.. Ais
ton said.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
DEFEAT
CITY MANAGER
PLAN IN RALEIGH

Raleigh, N. c., amp Raleigh's
Negro voters for the second time
defeated the city manager-council
plan of municipal government N
the balloting held here Tuesday.
They also defeated the plan in bal
loting held in March, 1885.
The plan lost Tuesday by n mar
gin of $50 votes out of 1896 cast.
This plurality was lost in the 10th
18th and 10th precincts, predomin-
antly Negro, which returned 1917
votes against the plan to 234 in
favor.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
IN MORE THAN 100 PLACES
OF WORSHIP SUNDAY OCT. Is

Friday, Saturday and Sunday in
churches, in synagogues, in tempt
es and in Sunday schools, urgent
appeal to make practical express
ion of good will by sharing with
the unfortunate through the 1870
al Community Chest Campaign.
will be made in sermons and mes
sages at religious services.
Community Chest Sunday Octo-
Der 10 will be observed in more
than 100 places of worship. An
invitation will be extended to ev-
cry member of every Community
Chest team in the campaign to at
tend the church of their choice
that weekend, and to take part in
the special services.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
OF B r
PERKINS ak TO
C WOMEN

Chicago, Oct. 10 (ANP) Mrs.
Frances Perkins, U. S. Secretary
of Labor was a speaker at the
Metropolitan Community Church,
here Tuesday evening, under the
auspices of the Northern District
Association of Colored Women.
Mrs. Perkins came as a result of
an invitation extended by the In
dustrial Relations Department of
the Association. Mrs. Mamie Mae
Williams is president of the Asso-
citation and Mrs. Letitia Myles is
chairman of the Industrial Comm
ittec.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12

Mrs. FLORENCE C. Williams who
will tour the southern and mid
western states this month, acting
in an advisory capacity for the Ma
tional tuberculosis Association.
Mrs. Williams will work with
state and local tuberculosis and
health associations, as well as with
educational authorities on the pro-
blem of tuberculosis among Me-
groes. CAMP Photo.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
CLAIM STATE DRAFT
BOARDS LABOR FOES

Washington, Oct. 10 (ANP) The
American Peace Mobilization
charged here last week that state
draft boards are being loaded"
with businessmen at the expense
of labor to facilitate a nationwide
drive against Americas social
benefits and standards of living,
and dedicated the entire month of
October as national rite for Repeal
month, to speed the repeal of con-
scription.
Most complete reports as of the
first of the month, it was indicar-
ed, have come from Michigan
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
Leland Starts Expansion
School in New Orleans

New Orleans, Oct. 10 (ANP)-
Leland college is establishing an.
extension school here utilizing the
facilities of the Union Baptist
Theological seminary. Glasses will
be open to high school graduates,
teachers or amy qualified person
desiring to further his education.
Regular college courses will be- Of
fered.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
BAKING CONTEST
ALL ENTRIES WILL RECEIVE
A GIFT If NO PRIZE IS Won

biscuits? If you can, join The Omaha Guides Cook
ing party at The Omaha Guides Food Show at the
new Elks' Hall, 2420 Lake Street from October 18th
through the 10Th. Medals given to the winners of
LIST and End places. Grand prize is $500. The follow
ing is the entry blank-fill out and turn in at The
Food Show office of the Omaha Guide office.
ENTRANTS BLANK
Omaha Guides 18th Annual Household
Demonstration
BAKING CONTEST: Cakes, Pies and Biscuits
PLEASE ENTER
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12

where a survey reveals that the
present personnel of the draft
boards include, 252 businessmen,
10 attorneys, Al public officials. 81
farmers, "a bankers, ID newspaper
executives, - educators, 7 physic-
ians, 5 clergymen. a dentists, 5 So
cial workers, YMCA secretaries
clerks and shop workers.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
VETS PLAY PROMIN-
M PART IN 22ND
NATL CONVENTION
OF AMERICAN LEGION

BOSTON GIVES ROYAL VEL
COME TO VISITING LEGIO.N-
AIRES-HOTELS PACKED AND
ALL ROXBURY BUSINESSES
HAVE TRADE room
BOSTON, Oct. 10 CAMP With
l'.rs,'e. and vista 3 here ..orl
~ states. the great throng pouring
IN by tain, bus, auto and airplane
with all hotel Accommodations sold
out before noon on Monday and
private dwellings taxed to capac-
ity, Boston was host last week to
the 22nd national convention of the
American Legion.
New York. Pennsylvania, Mary
land, District of Columbia New
Jersey, Illinois and Ohio were the
states sending the largest number
of colored Legionnaires and the
convention headquarters at Prince
Hall Masonic Temple was the mec
ca of various delegations, their
bands and drums and bugle corps.
On Wednesday at Shaw House,
Carter Post Auxiliary entertain
ed the women delegates and visit
ors with an AFTERNOON tea, the pro-
gram being arranged by Jessie
Harris, chairman. assisted by Ms.
Louise Perry and Mrs. Marshall
Cass.
Among the prominent units rep
resented BY the colored Vets were
the 92nd and 93rd Divisions, and
there were scores of reunions
wherever and whenever these Bud
dies of the World War days got
together. On Wednesday night a
review and drill for delegates and
visitors was given by the 3rd bat
TALON, 372 Inf, M. N. e., at Irbing
ton Street Armory, Major A. l..
Davis and staff being in charge Of
the guardsmen.
Heading the local committee on
arrangements was Marshall Cass,
Commander of William E. Carter
Post, and he was ably assisted by
Legionnaires Percy Steele, George
H. Simmons, William B. Reid, John
W. Crockett, Henry C.. Beckett,
Clarence A. Dozier and Henry
Perry. The Boston Trade a~ssocia-
ton was also host to the delegates
their wives and friends.
Monday evening along Camden
street and Columbus avenue. just
prior to the long-heralded "Cootie"
parade of the Forty n Eight. sew
eral Negro units from various
parts of the country strutted their
stuff to the delight of hundreds of
onlookers. Units represented were
Federal and Walter Green Posts,
Ia, Baltimore; Emmett Guy
ton Post, Reward, N. j.; Lincoln
Post, Philadelphia; George P. Da-
Wis Post No. 116, Brooklyn; Chas.
Young Post, No. II, Detroit; Jas.
Reese Europe Post, Washington.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
Burn Mortgage; Cele-
brate 9th Anniversary
MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST
CHURCH HAVE A FULL DAY
OF REJOICING LAST SUNDAY

Sunday October 6, was a day of
great rejoicing at the Mt. Moriah
Church. A large enthusiastic
congregation of members and
friends were present throughout
the day and participated in the SER
vices which marked the closing of
a weeks celebration of the pastors
9th anniversary, and the burning
of the mortgage on the church.
Rev. Jones, pastor of the Mt.
Moriah Baptist Church and Mod
orator of he New Era State As
ISOLATION, and Vice President of
the National Baptist Convention
for Nebraska accepted the pastor
alto of the Mt. Moriah church 9
years ago at which time the church
was at its lowest ebb. The men,
bers had become discouraged,
many had gone to other churches
others we're scattered abroad, and
those who remained had lost hope
Of ever recovering. The church
and parsonage were threatened
with foreclosure. SO in the face
of such a condition the question
was asked Can these bones live?
Rev. Jones said yes, There is hope
where Jesus leads. Therefore his
motto was at can be DONE and he
set himself to the task of reviving
the church and calling back the
scattered sheep, deepening their
faith in God and confidence in his
ability to lead them out of the
shackles which had held them in
bondage for so many years. So.
as the result of his sacrifical serv-
ice, wise planning and honest lead
ership our church is clear of debt
and parsonage reconditioned.
Therefore the darn clouds which
overshadowed us have been dis
PEELED. and the dawn of a new day
has begun.
The following pastors and
churches participated during this
celebration. Rev. C. @. Hickerson,
Bethel, Rev. A. w. T. Chism, Sal
EN-, Rev. F. G. Williams, Zion, Rev
E. D. Johnson. st. John, Rev. F.
S. Goodlett Pilgrim, Rev. J. H.
Reynolds, Pleasant Green, Rev. J.
P. Mosley Mt. Olive, Rev. w. M.
Pruitt, Mt. Nebo, Rev. E. G. White
Morning Star. Jas. Crowder st.
Luke, Rev. d. Nicholson, Clarinda,
Iowa and Rev. P. M. Harris, State
Missionary.
The mortgage was burnt during
a very impressive service Sunday
night. A musical program and a
Goodwill fellowship celebration
on Monday night climaxed this
great event. Refreshments were
served free in the beautifully dec
Grated dining room. Presentation
was made and many words of
praise and thanks were given Rev.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12
Telephone

L. James @--H
2. Pies ~~-
3. Biscuits
(Check date or dates you wish to participate and
items you wish to enter
AS a Housewife { AS a Professional Caterer { J
REGULATIONS:
l. Entrants are charged no fees.
2. Medals will be awarded each night.
3. Make N TYPE of cake, pie, or biscuits that you
think will win the approval of the judges and aud
fence.
a. In order to be eligible for cash prizes the entrants
should use the following named Brands
Kitchen Kraft Flour, Clabber Girl Baking Powder
Roberts Milk and Butter
Other ingredients may be used according to the
Entrants choosing.
5. Entries not placing first or second will be auction
ed off, the proceeds going to the %entrant.
6. Entrant will receive a gift when no prize is won.
z. Employees of The Omaha Guide and attendants at
the Show are not eligible for competition.
Cakes will be judged on general excellence of
quality, and need not be more than one layer.
Entrants Signature.
The Omaha guide., 1940-10-12

and Mrs. Jones by those who
spoke. Too much praise cannot be
given to all committees who served
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-26

On July rs, ITS, the Continental
Congress enacted legislation to es-
tablish q purely American post Of
fee not under the supervision Of
the British Crown, and selected
Franklin to carry on the ork at
a salary Of $1,000 a year. He did
not hold the position long, because
his services were required In broader
fielAs, and In 1776 he was succeeded
by his son-tn-law, Richard Bache,
VINO served until 1882, when he IN
turn was succeeded BY Ebenezer
Hazard Of New York.
In 1883 Congress under the new
Constitution Of the United States,
authorized q postal service with
Samuel osgood the first postmaster
general Of the new nation, the of
nee them being subordinate to the
treasury department. Seventy.five
local opst of1ices were IN existence
at that time. and the mails were
carried on 1,e75 miles Of road at an
annual cost Of less than e25, 900.
In i7e2, although the postal rates
Ind been considerably reduced, the
charges were too high to permit
rapid development Of the service.
The internal postage between ofiices
In the United States was 9, 8, 10,
Is, IL, 20, AZ and Is cents for dis
tances Of 80, 90. 100, $50. 400. $50.
$50. or 400 miles respectively, for Q
single sheet Of letter paper; o. dcu-
be, triple, ETC.. for letters consist
ing OF two or mere sheets Of payer.
The earliest letters consisted Of in.
gle sheets Of paper folded and sealed
and addressed upon the sheet, be-
CAUSE "a ez1velop would have sub.
iected them 70 double postage.
single, double and triple sheets
were charged 8. 10 and "A cents re-.
spsctivsly whsn sent % ether eoun-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-26
How The Post Office Began
By Ruth Trappe, Staff Writer
Waterbury Democrat Washington Service Bureau,

tries and 4 cents plus the internal
postage when arriving from foreign
countries.
These high postal rates were
changed IN 1s45 when the postage
was reduced to five cents for let
tiers Of half an ounce for distances
not exceeding 800 miles, and ten
cents for distances exceeding 800
miles.
William T. Barry, who was ap-
pointed by President Andrew Jack
son On March 9, 1929, was the first
postmaster general TO be given q
seat In the cabinet.
The postal service was reorgan-
lied on its present financial basis
In 1885 and the postmaster general
was required to submit to Congress
itemized estimates of funds neces-
sary for the service. Congress ap.
propriates such amounts as It deems
wise out Of the postal revenue and
when the expenditures exceed this
revenue Congress appropriates the
money from the general funds to
make up the deficit. A table show
ing the annual growth Of the postal
service from 1887 TO the present
time. and revenues and expendi.
lures are included IN the annual re-.
ports Of the postmaster general.
The first ofiicial United States ed.
hesive postage stamps, were issued
under the Act Of Congress o. March
3. 1887. and were placed on sale IN
New York July !. 1871. Two denom-
instiens were Issued: Q I'VE cent
stamp with Q poFtxeit Of Fsanklir.
and ten cent stamp with portrait
Of Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-26


Fortune chart above shows poe
aon Germany italy should the which Of these
~ NEA Service
believe this than thought
The Fortune Magazine pon startling
the Americans poed for the magazines August issue replied
No s4s%
YES yes T Ensand n eosn on re
for involvement better than $3.50.
70 As sn s tive esr. p % the ausson e o rne s
should trade with the Europe if Hitler wins.
ssa Esn1 n seasHo
The poll also that the i've m.
think ought to more" they answered:
T Tes s ssa%
Don't know sA%
Among
al meant more materials and supplies Not more han 2 per cent
whether Germany would the British Isles The replies:
VS. 9ss ;,o: go
Americans think both Of the allies blame
5 OF the how s ps the
the British let the you thmk9"
British let the French down 1887
French let the British down 1907
Lev each otner down u4%
DETERMINATION TO DEFEND
Considerable eynsm South America. desire
WHISTLER the southern countries anxious about resulted
se::::.:::::: So
The determination to defend western Hemisphere lands with
invasion showed consistent January
s' thee s %
Philippine. s.
hemisphere
rr HITLER WINS SHOULD WE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-26

Thirty TO 20 leaves are requires
on Q peach tree 10 provide enough
food 70 develop . good peach.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-12

The mural will depict Miss Ander-
sons concert in front of the Lincoln
Memorial on Easter Sunday, April g.
1889 The concert was sponsored by
Harold L. Ickes, Secretary of the In
terror, who approved the location of
the mural in the Interior Building.
The mural which will be 6 feet 10
inches wide and IL feet inches high
will be installed on the west wall of
the first floor corridor. Designs
giving a symbolic Interpretation OF
the concert as well as those depicting
the scene will be considered by the
jury which will choose the winner. As
the contest is anonymous designs
must not be signed, but each must be
accompanied by a blank envelope con.
tanning the name and address of the
artist.
Any artist may receive the bulletin
giving full details Of the Marian
Anderson mural competition by send
ing his name and address with re.
quest to the Section of Fine Arts, 7tf
and D streets, S. w., Washington
u c.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-12
Artists Competition For
Marian Anderson Mural

WASHINGTON-A prize of ZOO
will go to the artist selected to execute
the Marian Anderson Mural for the
Department of Interior Building
according to an announcement by
Edward Bruce, chairman of the Mari
an Anderson Mural Fund Committee
and chief of the Governments Section
of Fine Arts.
The artist will be chosen by a
national competition sponsored by the
Section of Fine Arts and open to all
American artists. December 2, 1910,
has been set as the closing date for
the competition where all designs must
be submitted to the office of the Sec
ton of Fine Arts, Seventh and d
Streets, S. W., Washington, D. C. The
Marion Anderson Mural Fund Com
mittee has requested the Section of
Fine Arts to sponsor a competition in
the belief that the open anonymous
method Of selection of artists inaugu-
rated in the Section of Fine Arts is a
particularly appropriate way of Demo
cratically selecting this commemora-
tive mural
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-12
CAMPAIGN AT FULL SPEED AHEAD
Pick Artist For Marian Anderson Mural
DEMOCRATS BUSY OVER STATE

State Headquarters for the Colored
Division of the Democratic National
Campaign Committee at 1924 fremont
Street, Boston, under the direction of
Silas F. Taylor, Democratic State
Committeeman, has large force of
workers busy night and day in an ac-
tive and vigorous campaign.
DR.. Taylor, who is assisted by DR..
William Worthy and William H. Dab
ney, appointed Ralph E. Johnston,
Ward and City Committeeman, as di-
rector of Young Voters; Marshall Will
lis, director of Registration; and an
executive committee composed of David
D. Kenney, DR.. F. Irving Gray, Ar
thur Coles, Theophilus Nunes, Frank
Dupree, Alfred Tynes, Oswald Thomas,
Roy F. Teixeira, Joshua McClain,
Clarence Baker, and Ray Ringels,
which conduct the various activities of
the campaign throughout the city.
Mrs. Bertha Pasco Young, was
appointed state director of colored
women; Mrs. Eleanor Chandler, assis-
tant director in charge of Cambridge;
Miss Josephine Roundtree, Ward ~;
Mrs. Edna Swan, Mrs. Laura Smith
and Mrs. Theresa B. Johnson, Ward
A. Mrs. Josephine Ringles and Mrs.
Lillian Jones, Ward 9. Mrs. Martha
Kenswil of Cambridge heads Repub-
lican RoOsevelt-Dever Women.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-12
Rivers and Mrs.
Speaks Attend
Boston Meeting

Last Monday afternoon the Colored
Republican Workers gathered at the
Hotel Bellevue for a meeting with both
Mr.. Rivers, Eastern Director of Col
ored Voters and Mrs. Sarah Speaks,
Eastern Director of Women's Work of
the Republican National Committee.
Both were greatly impressed with
the work meing done in the state for
Wilkie and the entire Republican state
ticket. They outlined their program
for the coordination of work within
the State with the work of the Ma
tional Committee in the East.
On Friday, Oct. 4 the chairman and
others Of the many units of the Col
ored Division of the Republican State
Committee met at Estelle's for dinner
and to report on the work in their
various districts throughout the state.
The meeting was called for the
Workers but an added attraction was
given the gathering by the unexpected
presence Of the charming Mrs Sarah
Pelham Speaks Of New York, Director
of the Women's Work of the Eastern
Division. Mrs. Speaks addressed the
meeting an dtold Of the program Of
the National Committee and the work
that had been and was being done
throughout the rest Of the Eastern Di-
vision
Reports were given by many individ-
Continued on Page 81
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-12
New Eng. Book Fair
At Garden, Oct. 2l-26

The first cooperative New England
book fair ever held here will open in
the Boston Garden for six days begin
ming Monday, October 81. More than
70 of the nations leading authors will
speak at six afternoon and six even
ing sessions during the week Promi-
nent New England educators, editors,
and political leaders will preside.
The fair, successor to the Boston
book fair sponsored the past three
years by The Boston Herald has been
re-christened the Boston Herald Book
Fair of New England in honor of it's
increased importance. More than $50
corporations, foundations and groups
in the six states are cooperating in
arranging Is displays which will pro-
vide a panorama of New England
printing, publishing and letters.
The New England fair is the only
large fair being held anywhere in the
world during 1910. The Annual Book
Fair of London, formerly the worlds
largest, is closed on account of the
war. The New York Times fair has
not been held since 1887 The Boston
fair a year ago attracted about 100000
persons. Each day during the week
will be celebrated in honor of one of
the New England states, starting with
Massachusetts Day Monday, October
q, when Governor Leverett Salton-
stall will speak.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-10-12
Civic League Aids
BY LOU RANSOM

The United Civic League Of Massa-
chusetts, held an enthusiastic meeting
this week at the residence Of the re-
cording secretary, Morgan Christy,
200 West Springfield st.
The league is in the home stretch
of a four-week voluntary campaign
for registering voters in Wards A to
9. Oswald Thomas, the president, ex-
pressed qualification over the work
thus far accomplished by the league
and urged workers to redouble their
eorts.
Mrs. Rita Moylan, prominent in poll
teal circles and candidate for the
House of Representatives in Ward a
congratulated the League on its splen-
did service and stressed the points OF
organization and unity.
The league has adopted a policy for
the campaign of seeking particularly
the votes Of the young people who have
never voted in a presidential election
or have not been active in the past
The United Civic League urged all
to register and vote.