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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-01-06

musical recital on Friday night, JAN
10, at the community house of the
Windsor Ave, Congregational Church,
assisted by the Bethel A.M.E. Choir
and Mr.. Frank Caruso with Miss Dian
Cohen, pianist. Miss Stinson is one
of the coming artists. She possesses
deep rich mezzo-soprano voice with
a wide range which she controls in an
amazing degree. She was presented
by Mr.. Caruso the instructor in the
studio sometime ago to a selected
group of music lovers, this presenta-
ton was all one could have expected
and more too. AS Miss Stinson has
been member of the Bethel Choir for
nearly twenty years and no one in the
choir had taken cognizance of her as
a soloist until Mr.. Caruso has taken
her in hand. 1t is expected that a
large attendance will be had. AL
ready many tickets are out for the
affair, and the demand for tickets is
still increasing.-Mrs. Marguerite
Anthony who was for many years a
member of Bethel Church but recently
became member of the cult known as
the Moorish American" died last
Saturday and was buried Monday.
Mr.. L. B. Barnes was the undertaken.
Rev. F. D. Oats, Pastor of Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church officiated.
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Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. James l.. Jackson Pastor

AT the morning worship the pastor
preached an inspiring message of hope
Tor the coming year on, preserving
the Spirit of Christmas" in our hearts
and homes,-The church school had
fine attendance and listened to Greet
lngs from dept. leaders on plans for
the second quarters work.-A beauti
full candle-ight service for New Years
eve was presented by the Junior Mis-
slonary Dept, Sunday evening at 1880
entitled: "A Prayer for the New Year
Those participating were: Victoria
Santas, Virginia Jackson. James
Smith, Dorothy Tucker, Leon Richards
Agnes Stokes, Mildred Smith, Harry
Jackson, Florence Lane, Constance
Barron, George Nickerson, LeVern
Ridley, Felicia Mcdonald, also a sing
ing chorus. Mistress of ceremonies
was Miss Emma Desmonde. The nro-
gram was directed by Miss Mary
Jumper. At 1890 regular Watch
Meeting services were held with Rev.
Luther Martin in charge. At 1880 the
pastor brought message with special
music by the senior choir-The bust
ness meeting of the church was held
wednesday evening. Plans were sub
mtted for 1910. On Thursday and
Friday special prayer and worship SER
wees We're held in the vestry.-Visi-
tors at the church school were Misses.
Helen and Charlotte McIlvaine of
Methuen, Mass, visiting Mrs. Harold
Wilson of Carlson St., Everett.
jackson Davis of Tileston St, has re-
turned home after long illness in the
hospltal.--Last Sunday at noon the
primary dept. presented its Christmas
program before large attendance of
friends and parents. Mrs. Edith Car
ter mistress of ceremonies, Mrs. Annie
Partln, supt. assisted by Mrs. PHYLLIS
Owens, Mrs. Mildred Sampson, the
Misses: Daisy Thompson, Anita Webb.
Emma Desmonde, Ruth Partin, and
Ruth jackson, asst. supt., who pre-
scented the certificates to the primary
department. - Pairseworthy is the
work of the chairman of the Christmas
Pageant and her committee Mrs.
Esther Humphrey, Mrs. Lula Clemens.
MISS Mary Jumper, Miss Ruth Jack
son, and Mr.. William Webb which pre-
scented the Christmas Feast of Lights"
last Sunday evening.-Mr. and Mrs.
John Stokes of 10 Willow Pl., Maiden,
recently celebrated their 43rd wedding
anniversary. They were married in
Brunswick County, Virginia, then NOV
ing to Maiden where they have lived
over 40 years. They have six grand
children and five daughters living:
Mrs. Marguerite Nelson, Mrs. Mary
Owens, Mrs, Beulah Rurne++ Mrs.
Theodore Bailey, Mrs. Leila Milliner.
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over the beauty of a certain "Des-
mond" chick.-Gump has left the firm
of "Parham and Williams" to trek
alone up the Hills of Roxbury while
his Lone Eagle" pal Mike infests the
valleys of Everett.-Worcest con-
tinues to be the path of Eugene Pur-
year to follow.-At recent poll con-
Quoted throughout this community. we
have come to the following conclu-
sions: That the five beauties are
Louise 71 Robinson, Vivien Fisher, Mary
Thompson, Estelle Robinson and
Martha Phillips.-Who is that indi-
vidual that makes the cinema the
scene of many of his conquests? See
you later-Mr. X.
Let's start the New Year right bv
reading the doings of your community
in the Guardian. Those desiring
copies can get them at "a Arlington
St, or from The Guardian newsbov
Stephen Douglas.-R. c. Stokes.
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MAIDEN
Union Baptist Church

Rev. Willard l.. Clayton, Minister
MAIDEN, Mass, Jan. PAS a fit
ting close to the Fortieth Anniversary
year of the church, Rev. Clayton used
as his text for the morning service
The Year Becomes a Memory: Eve
ming, "The Hour Has Come" At the
conclusion of the evening service the
clubs and the Junior Missionaries
served refreshments during the Eel
lowship Hour while orchestral selec-
tions of hymns We're rendered by the
Young Peoples department of the
Sunday School. The Watch Meeting
Service at eleven o'clock was largely
attended.-Mrs. Catherine jackson
Taylor left on Monday for her home
at Fredericksburg, Va, having spent
the holiday season with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jackson of Mills
Street, Malden.-Miss Annie Young
was home on flying visit to her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Young of
Faulner Street, Maiden. Miss Young
is a student at Howard University,
Washlngton.-The Whatsoever Club,
Mrs. Darlington, president will hold a
Quiz and Spelling Bee" at the
church, Thursday evening, January 18.
A buffet supper will be served Mrs.
Marie Clark, chairman.-Among the
sick are G. w. Morrison, Oliver M.
Buggs, ST., John Underwood and Mrs.
Doris Day Mayo.-A presentation was
made to Miss Orissa White who has
been the organist for the past four
years, by Miss Alberta NJ. Darlington.
at the close of the Sunday morning
service. Miss White is planning to
devote herself merely to musician.
Z, 1910; Morning service, 1920; Sun
day School, 1890; evening service and
communion, 700; cordial invitation
to attend some service of the day.
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ing red candles, Aristo Club, Gertrude
E. Smith, president, served as hos
tess at a Holly Tea honoring Alpha
Kappa Alpha Boule members at 55S
Mass Ave, on Thursday, December
%, from 500 to 700 pm. Upwards
of 200 guests enjoyed the resttul at
mosphere after the close of a busy
days activities, as over the chatter OF
friendly groups enjoying refresh
ments, Christmas carols rent the ar,
adding a further note of JOY to the
holiday spirit. Aristo members, dis
tinctive in dinner gowns and corsageS3
of holly and mistletoe tied with RED
ribbon, did everything possible 70
make their guests feel at home
The table from which delicious sand,
witches, cakes and tea were dispensed
was lovely sight with its silver ser
vice, cleaning candles, and most
unique centerpiece of glistening white
tree twigs. Pourers for the occasion
were Gertrude E. Smith, Frances Z.
Bennett and Gladys J. Gray. MUSIC
was furnished by Letitia E. Jones a.
the piano, and trio consisting OF
Dorothy Owens, Geraldine E. Barker
and Alberta M. Darlington.
The committee in charge Of the sue
cessful affair was headed by Gladys =
Gray, Chairman, assisted by Letitia r r.
Jones, Theresa E. Lew, Alberta NJ
Darlington and Harriet 7. Kelley, VINO
wish to express their appreciation "
Mrs. Molly Bell whose artistic decolSnl
lions won the hearty approval OF 81
present.
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HARTFORD

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. Ser
vices were we'll attended at Bethel
A.M.E. Church last Sunday. Instead
of preaching, Pastor Hopes being in
disposed, an old fashioned Methodist
speaking meeting was had, during
which a great spiritual wave swept
over the church. 1t was meeting
that will be long remembered. At the
close the pastor asked the members to
remain for brief conference, regard
ing the new church they are planning
to build. Subscriptions were opened
and S2,330 was subscribed ranging
from 500 down to SO. Many paid
their initial payment on their pledges
some as much as $40. Because of this
conference, the Sunday School session
was abandoned; an offering was taken
for the school.-The Allen C. E.
League under Mrs. Orrie Travis had
an interesting session. A brief pro-
gram was rendered by the Bethune
Reading Club, The topic was Elbow
Have we used the year?" Those tax
ing part were Mrs. NJ. W. Smith, J.
Alexander, Mrs. Sally Banks, Miss
Lila Mae Wells, Miss Nancy Hopes,
Mrs Annie Banks, Annie Willis and NJ.
Odum. The Literary program con-
sisted of three selections by the Be-
thune Quintet, a vocal selection by
Maestro Charles Thomas, piano Sc
lection by Master Marcellus Odum,
Master Joseph Jackson and Miss
Nancy Hopes.-Beginning Sunday,
Jan. IA the League Program contest
will reopen. This time the three prizes
will be given by Mrs. Hopes. The con-
test will close the last Sunday in
March. In the last contest the prizes
were won by Miss Bernice Reylonds,
Mrs. Salozie Stokes and Rev. W. K.
Hopes. The prizes were furnished by
Miss Florence Stinson, chairlady of
the program committee and also spon-
sor of the contest.-The choir is pre-
senting Miss Florence Stinson in
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number present. Those visiting in
the city during the holidays were:
Miss Virginia Thomas who is teaching
at Southern University in Louisiana,
Miss Thomas was secretary for St..
Johns Church School for number of
years.; William ]. Scott who is con-
nected with the Afro-American office
IN Washington, D. c., was visiting his
parents and other relatives in the city,
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Yancey of Bal
tlmore, Nd, spent the HOLIDAYS visit
ing in this city and Stoneham: Francis
Yancey, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Francis Yancey of Hancock ST., Stone
ham, Mass. and is connected with the
Afro-American newspaper office in the
city of Baltimore, Md; Robert Yancey
who is connected with the North Caro-
lima Mutual Life Insurance Co. in
Philadelphia, Pa, the youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Yancey of Stone
ham also spent the holidays with his
parents and relatives. Arthur Fitch
EFT of Union St., spent the Christmas
holidays and New Years day visiting
in New York City.-Mr. and Mrs.
Willis Pollins of Union St. spent a
week visiting in Newark, N. j., New
York City and Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr..
and Mrs. Pollins were dinner guests
on Christmas Day of Mr.. Pollin's sis
ter, Mrs. Harriet Fair of Newark.
N. j. Mr.. and Mrs. Pollins arrived
home early last Monday morning.
The Ladies Aid Society had charge of
the evening services at the st. John
Church last Sunday night. Miss
Wragg was the speaker.
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Or Gully Ora

Amid attractive seasonal decorations
of evergreens, pointsettas and gleam-
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WEST MEDFORD

WEST MEDFORD, Mass, Jan. s.
For the last Sunday of the year Rev.
J. Frederick Bailey preached very
ably on 1.-TWO Views of One Life"
The choir rendered two beautiful Sc
lections. Walter Sherwood became a
candidate for baptism.-Don't forget
Shiloh B.YP.U. is invited to Winches-
ters' gigantic youth Day Rally"
afternoon and evening. A very inter
esting program is planned.-Jan. 20,
80, 81, are the dates to remember for
the B. Y. P. U. Fair. This affair
deserves your support.
Social
All are glad to hear that Charles
Booker who was seriously sick will be
home soon. At present he is said to
be resting comfortably.-Mrs. Lena
Walker is confined to her home suffer-
ing from a slight case of bronchitis.
Last week Deacon Jeffres journeyed
to Philadelphia where he visited rela-
tives.-Noticed at the AKA. Formal
at Brown Hall, Friday were the fol-
lowing from our community. Mrs.
Madeline Digger with her son, Ed
ward Digger, Barbara Digger, Lieut..
H. Bosfeld and wife; Coral Yancev
and of course, your Guardian reporter.
Congratulations to the following for
being chosen on the N.A.A.C.P. mem
bership committee, Rev. J. F. Bailey,
Alberta Darlington, and Frank Hazel.
Miss Miriam Falcon was the guest
of Mrs. Ariel Lassiter during the past
weekend.-0ne of the gayest New
Years eve parties ever seen here was
held at the home of Mrs. Anna Finley
by the club of which she is president,
the Altrura League. This affair
proved to be huge success with all
enjoying themselves immensely. -
Thursday, Jan. IL, is a date to be
remembered by all who belong to the
WM.Men's Club. There will be cleo
ton of officers for the new year. Re-
CARELESS of what may be said other
wise, the present heads have done a
fine creditable job and deserve a Sec
ond term.-Watch for the "Dukes"
special soon. A gala program is
promised with all local talent.
Sports
Led by Eddie Digger famed Jumbo
one-track phenom., the Alumni de-
fteated the Medford High track team
by an overwhelming score. Other
scorers were Walter Sherwood of the
Alumni and Reginald Cook of the
High School. After this annual New
Years affair, dance was held where
the jitterbuggers held sway.-We are
glad to hear that small but tricky
Paul Robinson has been kept on the
basketball squad of Medford High.
Strolling Along by Mr.. X
Here's hoping that all made merry
over the holidays.-Wonder who Daisy
Francis came to see at a recent track
meet? Did he come in second @
Rumors persist that Ducky Kew is
rushing the cute Dee Fisher these
days.-What seems to be the trouble
between fetch and his chicks. Could
they all have left w. Medford's
glamour THAT Larry johnson
is wrong again on that "Stella" Rob
inson case. She still has ewes for
Winchester.-Tyrone seems to have
taken over the heart of Mary Thomp-
son once more.-Another romance has
smoothed itself over. Wilbur has made
up with the lovely Lou of Lincoln st.
Parham insists on playing the
tield.-Rhythm Wright was seen last
harmonizing with frankie Robinson
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CHELSEA
Peoples Church, 166 Pearl Street
Rev. Luther FuIIar pasta,

<,YrSr LuIneT uller, Pastor
CHELSEA, Mass, Jan. 3-Serv;ces
OF Peoples Church were fittinglv oh
served Sunday night, being the occa-
sion of the watch-night Observance A.
700 pm, the pastor preached q fne
sermon, pointing out the pitfalls r.
be avoided during the in coming year
AT 1920 another fine message was
given, at the close of which, ali were
found on their knees awaiting tbe
coming of the New Year. PeonIe,s
Church wishes its many members and
friends a happy and prosperous New
9ear.-A week of prayer will follow
the wateh-night service; these PRAYER
services are in keeping with the nro-
gram of the Protestant Minister'S
Association of Chelsea. The Eleventh
Annual Preaching Mission will beoin
Monday. and rotate throughout tbe
city.-Martin Nelson and Edward Hall
are patients at the Memorial Hospital.
while Mr.. Irwin is confined to his bed
at home. The church is praying for
a speedy recovery for them all.eThe
Chelsea Civic League will soon be
under way, affording an outlet for our
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diversified talents.-Mr. Glass, one of
the old members of Peoples church is
now convalescing after a very severe
attack of pneumonia. We are glad to
see him regaining health.-On Sunday,
Jan. Z, the Holy Community will be
administered. 1t is the prayer and
hope of the church that all of its mem
bers and friends will be found in their
places for this occasion. Right begin
nings make right endings. The pastor
has been on a short holiday trip, coupl-
ing business with pleasure, and reports
a profitable sojourn among friends and
acquaintance. Let us all resolve to
make this the best year in the history
of Peoples Church.
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MASSACRE DAY BILL
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

In the Year One Thousand Nine Hundred and ThirtyWo
An Act relative as %
Massacre and Of tho Attacks Sanuei
James Caldwell, Samuel Gray and Patrick Carr.
Be enacted the Representatives IN u
Court assembled and by the authority follows:
Chapter six Of the amended BY n acts
section htytnree
OF the current the following sectiou:
Section lad The shall annually issue proclamation
wherein cspus Attacks American of African descent ana 5
Maverick Caldwell heroic
the nrst martyrs in the independence.
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EVERETT

EVERETT, Mass, Jan. 2-Tbe
Everett Colored Citizens League met
at City Hall Annex. The proposed
amendment to the constitution bv Mrs.
Elizabeth Yancey was passed, thus
alecting member from each ward to
he Board of Directors. At the Janu-
ary meeting Capt. Barrows of the
3I2nd. Infantry will be the guest
speaker.
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WOBURN

WOBURN, Mass, Jan Services
at st. Johns Baptist Church last Sun
day were fairly we'll attended. The
pastor, Rev. A. Roger Williams,
preached in the morning. Music was
rendered by the Junior Choir. Church
School was held at noon with a goodly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
Rev. .Dr. Curran Noted
 AsF oe of Communism
Brilliant Priest-Lawyer Also Persistent Advocate of 'Tolerance'- Here Friday Evening, April l2

tained his doctor of philosophy de- gree from Fordham university in 1928 and his LIB degree from St.. Lawrence University in 1892. From 1926 to 1883 he was dean of Ca- thedral College, New York. He has been president of the International Catholic Truth Society since 1892.
 Complete arrangements for his visit to Waterbury will be made this evening at 8:30 o'clock at a meeting of the Citizens Study Club in Engineers Hall, Il East Main street. All members and committee chairman, particularly, are reuested to attend.
 Rev. Joseph Donnelly, assistant pastor of St. Thomas church will present Dr. Curran on the night of his lecture here.
 Within recent weeks Dr. Curran has shared speaking honors with Rev. Charles E. Coughlin, famous radio priest of Royal Oak, Mich., in gatherings estimated in hte thou- sands. Dr. Curran is also a strong champion of social justice as pre- sented by Father Coughlin. His speeches also against Intolerance" have been characterized as mas terpieces.
 Arrangements Committee
 The Citizens Study Club, which is bringing Dr. Curran to Water bury has announced that George L. Ayotte, William Birmingham and V. Messolupo comprise the committee on arrangements.
 The ticket committee includes: Mrs. John Pracny, 53 Waterville street; Mrs. George L. Ayotte, A Laval street; William Birmingham, 70 South View street; Robert Coughlin, 123 Wall street, Miss K. Lahey, 25 Savings street; Harold Healey, Watertown Conn; George Corcoran, 40 Scovill street; M. J. Garren, S1 High street; John Festa, Irion street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04
WIDOW MAKES
 PENSION CLAIM
Latest Application Under Culhane Act Referred to
 Corporation Counsel

Another application for @ pension under the Culhane pension bill, al- though the bill has been interpreted as not retroactive, was received and submitted to the corporation coun- sel by the Board of Fire Commis- sioner yesterday.
 Mrs. Anna McGrath, widow of Fireman Maurice J. McGrath, who died in 1886 after IA years of service, applied for the pension. Many other requests for pensions by widows of f1remen who died before passage of the bill have been received by the board and turned over to the cor poration counsel, who has ruled that the pension act does not justify, in most of the cases, payment of pen SionS.
 Comsr. Patrick F. Shea reported that the committee considering a proposal to provide more days off for f1remen is still working on the sub ject.
 Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh reported that the roofs of the fire stations on Burton street and East Main street need repairs. The mat ter was referred to a committee with instructions to have the repairs made as soon as possible.
 An application from Dennis Kean for appointment to the call force of the fire department was received and ordered placed on file. Another ap- plication was rejected because the accompanying report of the exam ming physician was to the effect that the applicant was not physi- cally fit for appointment.
 On recommendatio tion of the com- mittee on fire alarm, the board vot- ed to have a fire alarm box installed in the Fairmount section, as re- quested by the Fairmount Commit nifty club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

New York, April 4-Y. M. c. As of the United States and Canada are celebrating this year the 50th anni- versary of their world service pro- gram. While half the world is at war, normal "" work still goes on in most of the 32 countries where North American secretaries have helped develop Y. M. c. A. move mentS.
 One of a series of f1ftieth anni- versary dinners has just been hled in New York city, where Frank A.. Vanderlip, Jr., acting as toastmas- ter, expressed the keynote of the Y. M. c. As world service policy when he said: Although the Y. M. c. A. has ben active for half cen- tury in distant lands and is now busy in 32 countries, we are interested in the future, not in the past"
 Similar anniversary dinners are being held in many of the 500 cities throughout the United States, and Canada, where Y. M. c. As are &C., lively supporting the world service program.
 As in the New Yorw dinner, the keynote of these occasions will be the part of the Y. M. c. A. can play in world reconstruction through the application of the same ideals which have motivated it's world service program for the last half century.
 More than 800 native secretaries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

are becoming aware of the symptoms and seeking medical advice before 1t is too late. Relatives and friends who have been in contact with the patient are coming forward volun- tarily and requesting tuberculin tests and X-rays. Doctors and nurses as well as social workers are all contributing their services to early detection of the disease.
 Positive Reactions
 An analysis of the work of our organization in this city-wide pro- gram covers the entire field from the person who applies or is re- ferred to our office for examination to those who receive after-care at tention following sanatorium treat ment.
 "Last year, 259 cases either ap- piled or were sent to us for serv- ice. Two hundred and fifteen were given tuberculin tests and 83 showed positive reaction.
 "All of these were X-rayed, some of them two or three times at dif- ferent periods during the year. In all 405 X-rays were made, and were used by the doctors at the tubercu- losis clinics in their examination and diagnosis.
 "A record of cases found to be positive as well as sanatorium ad- missions read somewhat as fol- lows: On January 1, 1889, we had seven positive cases awaiting en- trance to sanatoria. During the year we added 51 new positive cases and 13 old positive cases re- quiring return to sanatoria, making total of II cases. We secured ad- mission to the state sanatoria for 59 of these patients. Four patients died before they reached the sana- toria, as the result of their failure to consult a doctor and reveal their true condition until it was too late. Eight patients were awaiting sana- torium care on January l, 1940.