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Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09
WITH THE PLAYERS
Last week this column Or

elA Last week this column predicted that
NAEI0 the name of the next Greenbelt Players'
y p.y."W production would be released today. The
~ prediction not substantia ated, there
will be "next play" for some time to come.
One week ago Tuesday the Greenbelt Players met to
discuss the previous play, HBlind Alley, to make
for their annual election this month";
to select their next play.
Whether the Players make lots of money--or make
nothing-1s of no Immediate concern to this column.
What does concern the writer, however, is the lack
of response from the citizens toward the
sincere efforts of nabors to foster aprecia-
tion of the legitimate theatre here. True, the Play
ers have not put professional-type shows; their
stars haven't been Barrymores Colberts; their
scenery wasn't executed by high-salaried Broadway
theaterites; they had no costumes by Adrian any
of the other costly elaborate decngs that make
the big shows. Our Players do have ini tiative and
courage, though, and the desire to do the best job
possible with the material available. These local
thespians have recently brought you number of fine
shows, such as "Rom Service", "Both Your Housesn,
"Cradle song", awake and Singn, and nBlind Aley".
All these productions very good story
tent, and, recognizing they were performed by
teurs, were all we'll presented.
In all but the last play, the group out ahead
Financially. For some unknown reason--maybe due to
Lack of suf ficit local publicity push in ticket
sales, or due to lack of citizens interest--there
were about 80 10 in the audi ences for the two
"Blind Alley" shows. Not enough clear expenses.
For this reason mainly, the Greenbelt Players will
not put on another play this spring.
It is hoped that our citizens have not lost the
ability to appreciate play--to realtzeRat pro-
duction means to cast---to the production staff
and to the audi ence.
What the fall of 1910 will bring in the way of
stage plays is not known. Perhaps the Players can
awaken the residents to the good that is done by
little theatre group that is we'll backed morally and
financially. Perhaps the Players mi ght, during their
siesta of semisocia1 club gatherings of the summer,
up plan program to jolt the populace
into realization of the tom's real need their
drama work.
In the meantime, according to Players President
Bill Kinsley, the officer staff of the organization
will be di issolved---the l93q-l94O play has
to end--and future Players meetings Will be
Informally held in Various MEMBERS homes, thout
benefit of elected guiding officers.
This edition of with the Players" concludes
series of colunar comments of ten months dura
tion. The writer would like to the column
tinued and it grow and become interesting.
With practi cally cessation of group activities
among the Greenbelt Players organizato however,
the column is longer warranted.
Lyman L. Woodman
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09
Health Association Will Issue
Coupons For Movies

Free five-cent coupons are being issued this week
by Greenbelt Health Association that the public
may "Dr Ehrlich's Magic Bullet" coming to the
dreenoelt theater Nay Il and 49, for twenty cents.
This highly-praised movie, Whi ch tells the story
Of medical research resulting in the first dependa
bic for syphilis, is sponsored by the Associa
tion, and the coupons issued inducement to
at tend. Interest of the Health Assoc in d
seminating health information in the community is
the reason for the sponsorship.
The free coupons avail liable to all residents
of Greenbelt, regardless of membership In the As
sociation, and may be obtained from any member Of
the Assoc alton.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09
NATIVE SOM
by
Richard Wri ght


Native Son" is the story of few days vhi ch
carried Bigger Thomas, Chicago negro, from
coNardice through murder to the positi on of black
fiend against the hating world hunted across roof
tops in the
The book is divided into three parts, Fear
Fllght--Fate. There is melodrama, stark realism,
and above all there is unusual power and under
standing of negro psychology.
The reader cannot hel phlt sympathize to certain
extent with Bigger he feels the constri citing
white world around him. We almost feel his
suIlen tmidity he enters the rich white world as
chauffeur. We resent with him the insensitive
tenizing of the communist Jan Erlone and rich radi
cal Nary Dalton for whose murder he eventual y
We can also his fear when he follows accident
al murder with deliberate attempt extort money
by Kidnapping note to the rich and conventionally
kind parents of the slain girl and when he kills his
own colored sweetheart in the frenzy of fiji ght.
The power in the ordered violence of the LAWS
processes is brought out very clearly. In the
tire of the brtally abi tious d strict attorney
the almost mystical plea for Bigger's life by the
wise radical JeW sh lawyer there is tendency toward
solenity and almost--pot quite-toward sentiment
aity.
NATIVE Son" portrays segment of America and
such 1T is a disturbing book. 1t is very frank in
dealing with the of negro misery and degrada
tion it is headlong and hard-boiled Bigger Thomas
is an example of type found in civilization
he is symbol of mans failure, and, in his of
contemplating it, the object of his cruelty and hi
hate.
- Reba 9. Harris
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09
e @B@5ass

Shake,
Chaz;
I agree.
We have at stake
Too much
That is essential
To all of US
For us
To dissipate
Our efforts
In personalit ties.
We must
Work together
And utilize
To the utmost
Our whole community
Of resources
If we are to achieve
Our common goal:
An opportunity for all
To live we'll.
- Howard C. Custer
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09

Remember nother's Day, Sunday, Nay Il.
Greenbelt cooperator., 1940-05-09

At the Circuit Court sitting at Upper Marlboro
last Thursday, Herbert Hall, Herbert Boswell, and
william SWartz pleaded guilty to the theft Of copper
from the Greenbelt warehouses last fall. Mr.. Hall
was given two year sentence by the Judge, while
Boswell and Mr.. SWartz will l3 months each.
Carlisle SWartz entered plea Of not guilty, and
his case is pending to be brought up again at the
State Attorneys discretion.
Evening star., 1940-06-30

NASSAU, June 2e.-Combining
the sport of fishing excursion with
the sparkle of a cocktail party, a
Bahamian fish haul is an experience
a summer visitor may we'll anticipate
as one of the high spots of his vaca-
ton.
Some hundred persons may be
present, of course, for a fish haul is
no lonesome affair. 1t is held at a
spot along the shore where the white
sands are cut by the wide mouth of
a creek which flows into the sea.
Here on the sands native Bahamians
under the guidance of the host al
ready have set up tents where the
fish-haulers can get dressed in their
shorts and bathing suits. Also max
ing it's appearance is the luncheon of
chowder. cold cuts, bottles of beer,
club soda and liquors, on ice and in
a cool shaded spot under the palms.
The guests make rapid changes
into their bathing suits and then,
when all are ready, they wade into
the upper reaches of the stream
across whose mouth a net has been
stretched. The natives now produce
a large net which they unfurl, hand
ing the other edge to the fish
haulers, who have arranged them
selves in huge circle. Keeping this
net beneath the surface of the water
the haulers walk slowly down.
stream, approaching the stationary
Evening star., 1940-06-30

tempt to escape the encircling net.
A feminine shrek, a masculine yell
and constant laughter and chatter
accompany the efforts of the fish to
get away. It's hard to tell at times
whether the fish or the fishermen
are more startled by sudden en-
counters with one another. Turtles,
too, become mixed in the haul.
With each step downstream the
excitement increases and the net
grows heavier until finally the
haulers wade out into shallow water
and begin to drag their catch into
full view.
This acts a sa signal for drinks.
Sandwiches are served up on big
trays and the bubbling clam chow
der Is helped out into bowls by the
Bahamian natives. A Bahamian
orchestra strums away on guitars
and the party reaches the height of
its gayety.
Visitors who have participated in
. fish haul hardly ever stop talking
Evening star., 1940-06-30

about 1t or cease looking forward to
the time when they will be invited
to another.
Evening star., 1940-06-30
Bohomion Fish Haul Supplies
Thrill for Scores of Guests

net that Is across the mouth of the
creek.
The water is pleasantly warm
though partially shaded by the
foliage overhanging each bank and
the breeze from the ocean carries
with it the tang of salt which
mingles with the inviting odor of the
cooking chowder
The huge net slowly and surely
Evening star., 1940-06-30

WEI @ NEW Burton Wheeler Democrat
Limited at Union Station Yesterday its first
o
Evening star., 1940-06-30

gathers up its catch as it Is dragged
downstream. Squirming, leaping
fish, Of various sizes and beautiful
colors, brush against the arms and
legs Of the fish-haulers in an at
Evening star., 1940-06-30
Uruouoy Awaits Wichita

MONTEVIDEO, June 20 (R).-The
United States cruiser Wichita is due
here tomorrow. 1t is scheduled to
remain until July 3, when it will
leave with the United States cruiser
Quincy, here since June 20.
The guardian., 1940-11-16

the line which consisted Of Nrs. Thur
man Broous. Mrs. william Taylor,
resplendant II 6 gown Of imported bro
caded satin (made as g gift By Ns
John Carroll. Mr.. Villa Taylor
{ groom. Mr. John Allan, and dsnure
little Miss Rowena Brown
Al those present marvs-ed 2t the
sweet strains OF I Love TO1 Iruly
rendered by Mrs. Roydsn Hayes Ha!
Mrs. ESteIIe Turner was responsible
for the clever decorations consisting o.
& profusion OF artisrieaLly decorated
chrysantheums and asparagus gen.
adjoining the front room
The newlvveds are the recipients o.
many exquisite presents. Prior to hsf
marriage. Mrs. VIM. Taylor vas ne
honoree OF q variety Of many love!
showers, dinner parties, and Othg
social functions. The bride letI VIII
her husband Monday morning 1or aA
extensive Los Angeles visit. Nha
they return. they plan to reside n Uak-
land. California.
SUNDAY. Oct. p. seemed to be the
dav of marriages Of many local Las'
Bav residents. Miss Edna LaneasteF'
popular and active Alpha Kappa
Alpha member and Mr.. Grady watson
eloped 10 Reno and exchanged the ven
known marriage vows. ALr. and Ms
Watson plan TO make their future home
in the Hawaiian Islands. Mrs. Watson
Is a graduate Of San Francisco c'S's
Similarly on the same day. Ms.
Marion CasseI became Mrs. LEnes.
Dawson. This couple iouDeyed %
Martinez. Calf. where The eereHol!
was performed
Lionel Hampton. well known oTthes,
ira leader played IN his inlnliao-s
stvle for the University Of Ca-tor9i.
students. Saturday evening. Ils
crowd approximated 1000. As VI,
Hampton gave demonstrations on .ls
drums and piano, and OF course 'as
world famous yibraphore. the s-uQel,S
went wild" Loud requests Of III aeA
the Bel Boy" and Central Avenue LI.
Breakdown" shook the ra-tsrs- hS
music appealed to all; jit5s-61ss' W., s.
steppes and one-steppers- Id O'IT N
words q gay time was enloyed oy an ~.
The band Immediately enrralnel al.s'
their performance to tu-1- On e-sIs, n.
ment at the Orpheum Theatre III L''
Angeles.
The guardian., 1940-11-16
PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST
CHURCH
Rev. 5. H. Bullock. pastor

Ihe service on last Sunday morning
was very vel attended with Rev. and
Mrs. Abercrombie appearing as spec
lal guests. Rev. Abercrombie preach
Cd an interesting and helpful sermon
while his better half gave messages In
song. Ine afternoon service was held
a. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. '. Hill.
pastor. At this, the union service.
Rev. Bullock preached On fsThe Marks
Of Z Good Soldier calling on the
great body q church men 70 stand.
face q darkened world that's torn WITH
war and other evils and march for
ward as good soldiers Of Jesus Christ,
Al 700 pm. IN company with the Al
pha Quartet the pastor appeared Is
guest speaker a. the Wesley Methodist
Church, Framingham. Members Of the
quartet were John Powell. Paul Broad
max, Albert Cosby and Ernest O5Ban-
youn- Next Sunday At three pm, Rev.
'. Hill with choir and congregation
VIII be guests q Pleasant Hill.
The guardian., 1940-11-16
MAIDEN
Eastern Avenue Baptist Church
Rev. James L. Jackson, Sr., Pastor

hEf. > zane. l.. J JACKSON 81 FaSLOT
MAIDEN, Mass, Nov. 12-Sunday.
Nov. 10, the Sunday morning worship
was conducted by Rev. Bailey OF Cam
bridge n the absence Of the pastor
Rev. Jackson who IS confined ar the
Palmer Memorial Hospital, Boston.
Members and friends join the family
IN wishing our pastor z speedy reco-
very. In the evening Rev. James Z.
Derry preached from the theme. "God
Is Almighty" AT $50 the B.Y.PU.
held z debate IN which lively discus
sion followed among the members on
the subject, "Resolve-America should
not 60 70 war" On next Sunday
evening az 7:30 Roy L. Wilkins, editor
Of the Crisis magazine and secretary
Of the National Branch Of the NAACP
viii be guest speaker at the Boston
Youth Council Educational Meeting at
ST. Marks Church. The annual
Thanksgiving Fellowship Of the State
B.H-P.C. Dept, viii be Sunday, Nov.
= afternoon and evening n Newport,
r / Consult Miss Mary Jumper OF
Miss Emma Desmond for details.
about transportation. On Saturday
evening, Nov. p, the Pastors Aid
Club will sponsor q Bean Supper. -
The Senior Choir viii present Victor
Mascol, tenor, and David Young.
basso, IN concert on Thursday. Dec. 3.
Mrs. Bernice Prout, accompanist.
Mrs. Florence H. Taylor, organigt.
Mrs. Annie Partin, President.
The guardian., 1940-11-16
EVERETT
LOCAL GROUP

LOCAL GROUP
IN FINE PRODUCTION
The Carl D. Lyle Hall in the Parlin
j. High School, Broadway, Everett,
resourded with bursts Of merry laugh
Ter mingled with applause, as 2 large
audience watched the unfolding OF "A
Ready Made Family. the first Of the
seasons offerings by the Drama Group
Of the Everett Citizens League.
Those in the cast were: Agnes Martyr
a widow. Grace Smith; Bob, her
son, Stanley Yancey; Marilee, her
eldest daughter. Mary Turner; Oracle.
her youngest child, Edith Yancey;
Miss Lydia, old maid aunt, Victoria
Santos; Henry Turner, widower,
Thomas Sneed; Doris. his daughter,
Auriel Addison; Sammie, his son,
Frederick Lee; Begonia, the cook,
ClOrae Hunt: Nicodeuus, handy man,
Arthur Whitaker. The production
was under the direction Of Frederick
Fl. Yancey, assisted by Miss Mary F.
Jumper.
The newly formed Choral Ensemble
rendered group Of selections directed
by Mrs. Ella France Jones, Miss
Louetta Moseley presided al the piano.
Mrs. Flora Green Vest, contralto, was
guest soloisr. Mrs. Ruth Z. Day headed
the ushers group consisting Of Misses:
Gertrude Talbot, Madeline Goode,
Hilda Ridley, Anita Webb, Thelma
Kenney, Beatrice Tanner, Helen
Holmes, Viola Welsh, Mrs. Mildred
Sampson and Mrs. Elizabeth Benja-
min. The entire affair was given for
the benefit Of the Community Center
Fund whose officers are: Chr. Mrs.
Margaret Z. Lee; Vice Chr, Wilfred
Bailey; sec, Mrs. Anna B. Yancey;
treas, Milton Snowden. The Everett
Citizens League wishes to express
their deep appreciation to the mem
bers and friends for their co-opera-
ton.
The guardian., 1940-11-16
TRo. i&zI
DR. SAMUEL A. LONG
DENTIST
20 Central So. Cambridge, Mas.
DR. COX, Dentist
$40 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
CAMBRIDGE
Tel. Kirkland o59s

one Of its members Mrs. Mabel Stokes
OF Arlington st. The Dukes" Club
met at the home OF vice-ures.. Ray
Parham last Saturday where final
plans for their latest extravaganza
was discussed and completed. Last
Monday the Lend-a-Hand met AZ the
nome Of Mrs. Lena Walker. Watch
for this clubs latest endeavor through
this column. The Hervey School was
the scene Of very spirited Mems Club
meeting last Monday with much bugi-
ness being discussed and passed fav-
orably. One Of their most noteworthy
bills was the sponsoring Of Troop II
and the Cub Scouts which passed IN
anlmously. Nov. q Is q date TO be re-
membered by all Of this community,
for on that night the -Four and Twenty
Club Of W. Medford will present to
all movies Of the famous Y Infantry
at the Shiloh Baptist Church. Never
before have these pictures been shown
except at private gatherings and they
are considered a life long memory Of
those beloved camp days Of your boys.
So next Thursday, Nov. q. come on
down 70 Shiloh to catch a glimpse Of
Mass. first line Of defense, the mighty
372 Infantry. Yes it's here; in fact
both are herel Friday, Nov. p you
dance loving jitterbuggers can take
your pick Of the cream Of the crops.
At 558 Mass. Ave. it would be con-
sidered great TO "Swing It" with those
fun-loving but progressive "Debu-
tantes" Of w. Medford while on the
other hand it would be a fine gesture
to "Boog It" with those gentlemen of
civic affairs the Dukes" Of our fair
town at the Arcanum Hall Of Everett.
Both these clubs deserve and should
receive your wholehearted support.
A late bulletin warns me about the
States B.Y.PU's Thanksgiving Ser
vice" 10 be held at Newport. Rhode
Island, Nov. "a. Shiloh has great an
ticipation Of having a large number Of
delegates present. Sunday, Nov. II at
7:30 pm, Miss Coral Yancey Of our
The guardian., 1940-11-16

cent Democratic. Our good friends.
Senator Bernard Sullivan and eX-
Alderman Joseph MargolS, were
elected with substantial maiorities to
the State Senate and House Of Repre-
seutatives, respectively, which was in
deed gratifying 70 the Colored Citizen
y Of Chelsea. We are very proud 70
say that We did our part IN elecCng
them; also IN espousing the cause OF
our Comrade Congressman Thomas \.
Flaherty who was returned 70 Con-
gress with Z very fine send-off. The
people Of all races in Chelsea wish Tor
those honorable gentlemen most
successful legislative record.
In the National Campaign, Chelsea
went about 98 per cent Democratic,
and the colored cirizenry did their
part in re-electing our great humani-
tartan President, Franklin Delano
Roosevelt. This writer was met on
the streets OF Chelsea almost every
day, prior 70 the election, by both poor
and rich alike, the majority being the
poorer classes and the latter were
pretty generally committed 10 ROose-
velt, many saying that they prayed
God the president would be reelected.
In this campaign, tradition was ig-
nored on two counts IN the selection
OF candidates for the presidency.
First, the nomination Of Mr.. Roose-
velt for a third term broke one tradi-
ton. Second, the nomination OF Mr..
Willde broke another, inasmuch as
never before IN our history has q man
been chosen as a candidate for the
Office Of president who, apparently,
has had little or no previous expert
ence in public service. This proved 70
be q political blunder OF the first mag
nitude on the part OF the Republican
Party and the answer came at the
polls on election day when Mr.. R0ose-
welt refused to be knocked out by the
financial baTrage which only left Mr..
Willkie to join the political shadows
with Herbert Hoover, ALI Landon and
other denizens of that well-padded
limbo maintained by the COP. for its
defeated standard-bearers. The Col
ored citizens Of Chelsea are very glad
to have done their part in making this
situation possible. The Colored man
is fast learning the difference between
sincere effort and political expediency.
Our prayer was that the best man
would win, and We certainly believe
that the same was answered. 1t is our
candid opinion that the colored people
OF Chelsea, as we'll as those all over
the United States are perfectly salts
fed with the result, and we intend to
do all within our power to support the
present administration in its humani-
tartan efforts to make the L. s. a
much better and safer place to live
for all races, nations and classes,
under the Stars and Stripes-Symbol
Of Freedom.
The guardian., 1940-11-16
WEST MEDF0RD

WEST MEDFORD, Mass, Nov. II
Last Sunday Rev. J. Frederick
Bailey IN his Armistice Dav program
told his Shiloh worshippers the onIv
way Wars would end, would be for the
entlre world 70 have more faith in
God. The junior choir sang very beau
tltully two lovely spirituals. In the
afternoon Sunday School was held un-
der the leadership Of Asst. Supt. Lena
Walker. It's pity that more cannot
make an effort TO attend Sunday
school. All, try earnestly TO be pres
ent as it IS your only means Of study
ing about Jesus Christ and his teach
Ings. At 2:30 a bus load Of Shiloh
worshlppers headed by Rev. Bailey
trekked over to the Zion Church Of
Everett Tor the annual Fellowship
Service" Of the greater Boston Minis
ters. Yes, at $50 the B.Y.P.U. met
with goodly number present to listen
70 an "Armistice Day" program. The
speakers, James Sherwood. Warren
Evans and Lloyd Parham presented
excellent papers on "Our BOYS in the
World War;" Paul Robinson very ably
led the group into devotional service.
A mighty spirited discussion ended the
meeting. Next Sunday at $50 am. in
the early crisp air Of the morning, the
shiloh B.Y.P.U. will 20 on a hike in
which all the members are invited to
attend. This trek will probably pro-
cede along the Winchester route, SO
come all in your sport attire and lets
go hiking the "Shiloh" way. There
will be special surprise awaiting
you after our early morning tramp.
Social
We are glad to hear that Mrs. Hazel
OF jerome st. and Mrs. J. Jeffers Of
Lincoln st, (both have been ill) are
rapidly getting on the road to recov-
cry. Last Wednesday the "Octette"
Club Of Cambridge met at the home of
The guardian., 1940-11-16
Union Baptist Church

y L. ia ApAl- dSDDE
Continuing the series on Steward
ship, Rev. Clayton spoke from the
text: Dedicated Possessions" from
the parable Of the ten talents.-Two
candidates were baptized at the even
ing service and the hand Of fellowship
given into the church.-In the interest
Of the Forget-me-not club q coffee
hour and program was given at the
home Of Mrs. Ruth E. Day on We'd
nesday afternoon with "SGuaw Sacb-
en-" Of the Dartmouth Tribe and Nom
poagquis Indians in full costume. Also
in interest Of the club a Marionette
Show (doll and hobby exhibit) with
program and prizes will be given AT
the church, November q, with Mrs
Elizabeth Tucker as chairnan--Nrs
Celia Barnes was the efficient chair
man Of the Harvest Supper, November
Il, given by the Ever-ready club. At
the church. All clubs Of the church
are working toward the goal at the
rally on November "a which viii he
conducted at a $3.50 service with Rev
J. Frederick Bailey Of Shiloh Baptist
Church, West Medford as the sneaker
There viii be no evening service
Sunrise service 10 S Thanksgiving
morning under the auspices az the
Sunday school. Come and give Cod
thanks early in the morning.
The guardian., 1940-11-16
MASS. AVE BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. G. y. Williams usztor


EeT. William jackson q Ssugus
was guest speaker last SUNDAY at both
morning and evening services IN the
absence q the pastor from the city.
ne vel attended services we're IN
splrati0nal, and the messages deIiv-
cred b. Rev. Jackson were timely and
forcetul.-Church School convened at
the usual hour, and Mr.. johnson re-
ports an increase N membership. and
invites you tor enzin for an hour Of
worship and Instructions n the Church
SchooL-The Senior Missionary Circle
held It's Devotional Services Al 3:3O
with Sister Canty as guest speaker.
All enjoyed the afternoon with the
Circle.
The Pastors Aid Club thanks every
one for their cooperation. in making
me supper on last Thursday z success
fUl one
The Annual Thanksgiving Services
VIII Be held On THANKSGIVING morning
Rev. g. \. Williams delivering The
sermon Al are invited. Services al
Union Baptist Church, Cambridge
We are looking forward 70 seeing z
very large gathering a. the services
the third Sunday evening N December
az which time the Sheloh Khal, Flee
tic Choir viii Be with Us. Be sure Ia
reserve that evening 10 Be at Mass
Ave.
Order Of services for Sunday, Oct
II: 1915 am, morning worship; 12:4:
pm. Church School; $50 pm, BYF
I; i:45 pm, evening worship.