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Evening star., 1940-01-05
Duce Expected to Visit
Pope in Mid-Junuury
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROME, Jan. 5-Premier Musso-
lini is expected in political circles
to visit Pope Plus XII sometime be-
tween January II and l8, follow
ing formal calls exchanged by the
Pope and the Italian royal family
late in December.
Reports previously had circulated
that Mussolini would call on the
Pope today.
Authoritative circles have made
clear that any contacts between
the Italian government and the Vat
ican are merly signs of cordiality.
without signifying any immediate
move for peace in Europe.
Evening star., 1940-01-05
Zero Weather Due
To Hit Capital
During Night
Coolest Wave in Three
Years Is Sweeping
Out of Northwest

The coolest weather in three years
was expected to drive the mercury
down to zero tonight as a cold wave
bore down on Washington from the
Northwest.
The forecast said fair tonight.
with a cold wave. and low OF
about zero; tomorrow fair and con-
tinued cold. Fresh northwest winds
should diminish Saturday"
The last zero weather experienced
here was January %. 1896, although
Washington had sub-zero tempera-
lures on the two preceding years.
Outburst of Polar Air.
The forecaster expected the mer-
curry to begin a drop this afternoon
after last nights temporary modi-
fication of the cold which has per-
sisted here throughout the rev
year.
For several days an outburst of
polar air has been moving south
and southeast from the Arctic the
forecaster said. 1T now appears to
be sweeping quite rapidly in this
direction
The minimum this morning was "a
degrees at 2 o'clock, and the high
yesterday was one point under
freezing.
When the temperature rose to 81
degrees at 2 o'clock this afternoon
United States park police ordered
skaters off the ice on the Rejecting
Pool at Lincoln Memorial to keep
the surface from being cut up too
badly. They said skating would be
resumed tomorrow if the expected
sub freezing weather develops
The subfreezing temperatures in
Washington and most of Maryland
and Virginia during the last few
days preserved the snowfalls of the
last fortnight and thickened the ice
on the Potomac River and Chesa-
peake Bay.
Shipping Is Hampered.
Enough ice has formed on the bay
to hamper shipping in some loca-
tions. Two vessels, stuck all night,
were freed yesterday by ice-breakers
keeping the channel clear from the
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal to
Baltimore harbor, the Associated
Press reported.
Scattered SHOWS still blanketed
Virginia, but sub-freezing tempera-
lures had modified somewhat this
morning.
Ice skaters were holding forth at
Richmond, where another snow
furry occurred early yesterday.
Evening star., 1940-01-05
Mother Sacrifices
Fingers to Save Girl
Caught in Wringer
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WATERFOWL. Mass. Jan.
5.-Mrs. Leslie H. Mumford had
a handful of badly-crushed
fingers today to remind her of
narrowing moments last night
which followed her successful
effort to free her 3-year-old
daughters hand from an elec-
trio clothes wringer.
Mrs. Mumford jammed her
own hand into the roller and
effected the child's release, but
then found herself caught.
She dragged the heavy ma
chine to a telephone and called
police. and then dragged it to
the back door to let the officers
in.
Police eXtricated Mrs. Num-
ford with crowbars.
Evening star., 1940-01-05
Terrific kazi Attack
On Allies in Spring
Seen by Lord Lothian
Every Weapon in Armory
To Be Used 'RuthIessIy';;
SEQ Power Is Held Key
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Jan 5-Germany
probably will launch terrific" at
tack against England and France
by land. sea and air this spring
Lord Lothian. British Ambassador
to the United States. told the Chi
cago Council on Foreign Relations
last night.
IF and when the attack comes. 4"
he added, ''it will be with all the
ferocity and ruthlessness the Nazis
have taught us to expect"
The Ambassador expressed the
belief that the anticipated attack
would be repelled and if repelled as
decisively as was the big German
offensive of 1918 "it will not be long
before Hitlerism itself goes down to
defeat"
Lord Lothian termed mastery of
the seas, rather than territory, the
real key to victory"
If Germany can defeat England
either by direct attack upon her
naval and sea communication or
on France through Belgium or the
Maginot line and compel us to sur
render our fleet, or a large part OF
it, and the naval bases whereby
fleets may travel all over the globe
Germany will then be on top of the
world" he explained.
Could Dictate World Policies.
THE opposition to her in Europe
will disappear. Most of the other
nations will hasten to get on her
band wagon, and she will be able
to dictate the basis upon which
world politics shall be conducted.
IF the German thrust for sea
power fails, it is only a question OF
time before the relentless pressure
of the blockade upon her capacity
to carry on the war effectively will
end in the defeat of her purpose
and the democracies will then have
the chance of determining the kind
of world in which we are to live"
Lord Lothian said that in the ex-
pected attack early this spring Ger
many would "use every weapon in
her armory"
Chance May Escape.
"The object of war is to reach a
decision, and Germany cannot af-
ford to wait" he added. Moreover
(See LOTHIAN pace A-00
Evening star., 1940-01-05
Big New Victory
Is Credited 10
Firms in Arctic
Russians Declared
To Be Fleeing in
Greet Confusion
BULLETIN.

HELSINKI, Jan. 5 R).-The
Finnish high command tonight
reported continued successes on
the eastern fronts, with the Firms
killing 400 Russians and taking 40
prisoners in two encounters.
Nine planes, according to an Of
fetal report, raided Voika, small
town near Kovala, and dropped
81 bombs, killing an l8-year-old
girl and man, injuring IS wom-
en- and man and setting 10
houses on fire.
BY the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, Jan. 5.-Finnish
forces touay were reported to have
won another smashing victory
against Russian troops on the Salla
front, 125 miles north of Lake
Kianta, where the Firms virtually
destroyed the Red Army's 163d
Division last week.
The Russians were said to have
been routed at Salla, just above the
Arctic Circle, and to be fleeing In
great confusion across the frontier
in the direction of Kandalaska.
Inasmuch as the vital Russian
Murmansk- -Leningrad Railroad is
only 40 miles from the frontier, the
new victory, observers said. may
mean the Firms will not only be able
to cut but destroy this line of COM
munication.
Persistent reports from northern
and central Finnish fronts Of sue
cessful raids against the railroad led
neutral military sources to believe
Russia would be compelled to aban-
don her winter attempts to smash
Finland in the north or cut iler in
two and concentrate attacks OH the
Karelian Isthmus to regain prestige
Russia can pour reinforcements
and munitions into the Karelian
front via Leningrad but would have
difficulty provisioning troops in the
north without the Murmansk Rail
road
Evening star., 1940-01-05
High japanese Confer
On New Chino Regime

BY the Associated Press.
TOXIC, Jan. 5.-High Japanese
military leaders conferred today OH
the question of establishing a new
regime in China under the pro-
japanese former Chinese Premier
Wang Ching-wei.
A terse announcement said that
the day-long meeting resulted in
IAN agreement of views which will
be referred to the China Affairs
Board shortly
That board, which includes five
key ministers, will meet tomorrow
Evening star., 1940-01-05
Dutch Gunners Fire
On Foreign Planes
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated PresS.
THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Jan
5.-Unidentified foreign planes fly
ing over Netherlands territory above
the Province of Utrecht were fired
on today by anti-aircraft batteries
and fed when Netherlands fighter
planes went up.
Evening star., 1940-01-05

under a temporary alimony order,
signed by Justice Jennings Bailey,
requiring him since June to pay $75
monthly to the wife.
According to her counsel, writ
of ne exeat was issued against Mr.
Shima in April, but he was living
in Connecticut for time then, but
under the new civil rules, designed
to facilitate the securing of in
formation from an opponent, the
lawyers for the Japanese were re-
quired to produce him here-other-
wise Judgment would go against
lSee SHIMA Page All
Evening star., 1940-01-05
BELGIUM Protests to Reich

BRUSSELS, Jan. (P.-Belgium
protested to Germany today against
the alleged violation of her territory
Yesterday by a German plane.
Evening star., 1940-01-05
Summary of Todoy's Star

Five persons die of traffic injuries In
nearby area. Page B-l
Action on D. c. budget awaits naming
of subcommittee head. Page B-1
Hearings on Montgomery reassess-
ment protests set. Page Al
Evening star., 1940-01-05

(See LOTHIAN, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1940-01-05

(See SHIMA, Page AS,
Evening star., 1940-01-05

MOOrmacSun Case PrObed.
1t was upon these considerations
that Mr.. Hull based his statement
that he could see no occasion ne
cessitating entry of American YES
sells into British ports.
The State Department was in
vestigating the report of the diver
sion of the Moormacsun into the
combat area. The department was
advised by the owners of the ship,
the Moore g. Mccormack Line, last
night that the line had received a
radio to the effect that the ship
had been taken into Kirkwall.
The department Immediately
asked the American Embassy in
London to get in touch with the
master of the Moormacsun and OBJ
tain a full statement about the cir
cumstances.
The guardian., 1940-12-28
BR0CKT0N
CHURCH

-
BROCKTON, Mass, Dec. 26-At
both churches, the Messiah and Lin
coin, the Christmas spirit had full
reign. In the evening, Christmas pro-
grams were presented with the old as
well as the young, taking part before
a very appreciative audience.
Social
A pigs feet and chitterling supper
was served at the home of Mrs. Kiziah
jackson Of Everett St. 1t had been
scheduled for the 14th, but had to be
postponed until the 21st.-The Free
VIII Club held their annual Christmas
dinner party at the Household of Ruth
Hall. A turkey dinner with all the
fixings was served by mattresses.
Marion Rawlins and Mildred Coombs,
After dinner, guests and members
gathered around the Christmas tree
and gifts were distributed. The rest
OF the evening was spent playing whist
and ociahzing.-The former Leona
Bennett was home from New York
with husband and children. to spend
the holidays with relatives.-Mrs.
hlzlah Canada spent the holidays in
Boston, visiting with her daughter
Monday evening, the vestry of the
Lincoln Church was used as a social
center, when all the youngsters and
some of the older group had their
Christmas tree-fun. Usually the gifts
Tor members of the Sunday school are
distributed on the same night as the
pageant, but this year the superinten-
dent decided to vary the program and
1t proved quite successful as everyone
had a grand old time with their pres
ents and candy.-Miss Josephine Mapp
was home from New York. to spend
Christmas with her parents, in Avon
also home from Washington. D. c.,
was Zilpha Terrence and daughter.
Juanita.
SnOOping With Horace-News is
getting scarcer than the proverbiaI
Hens teeth" but that which l have
III give forth. hat?-did YOU see
the sparkler Jerri is sporting ?-It's
real-shore is! and on that finger
Have you heard this one? One Of our
local theatres holds a weekly cooking
school during the matinee show. and
each week number of prizes are won
by lucky patrons. A young lady of
our group was fortunate enough to be
a winner. What did she win? No, not
a radio, nor stove, not even a re-
frigerator. 1t was a permanent wave!
hear little "dynmamite Duarte has
left US for her first love, Connecticut
we hope her stay won't be perma-
nent.-Saw Monty Johnson at church
Sunday-it's a wonder it's still stand.
ing, she hasn't been there for a since
and Lloyd and Margie Baker-will
wonders never cease? Well, as the
farmer said to the potato-Iu dig We
HORACE.
The guardian., 1940-12-28
CHELSEA
Peoples Baptist Church
166 Pearl Street


Rev. Luther Marion Fuller, minister
CHELSEA, Mass, Dec. 23-Sunday
evening, December 29, DR.. Fuller will
lead the services, preaching on "Ques-
ton Gods World Policies" Today,
many people are questioning the fact
that Ruthless Dictators and other
wicked men and women are allowed to
prosper while the righteous suffer.
Where is God that he does not do
something?" 'Why does wrong seem
to prevail over right and justice? ?" The
speaker will endeavor to answer these
questions Sunday evening Sunday
School at 1890 pm, as usual. PRAYER
and praise service every Wednesday
at pm, at the Parsonage, so Haw-
thorn Street. All are cordially invited.
Sunday, Lauman B. johnson will be
married to Miss Virginia Russell at
Peoples Baptist Church, Chelsea, at
4 pm. The wedding will be the prin-
clpal Iuletide Feature for the year.
Almost everyone in Chelsea is talking
about 1t and huge crowd is expected
OWING to the popularity of the princi-
pals. Rev. Fuller will officiate.-There
viii be Watch Night Service at the
church Tuesday evening. The starting
time will be 10 pm, and DR.. Reed will
lead the service.-January 5, viii be
the First Holy Communion of 1941.
DR.. Frank G. Brookins, pastor-emeri-
turs of Bethel Baptist Church Of Bos-
ton, will preach the sermon and ad-
minister the communion. DR.. Brook
ins is a very powerful preacher of the
evangelistic type and his sermon will
be based on the Old Time Religion.
Chelsea Chisellings-M morn
ing, December %, Rev. Fuller led the
devotions at the Baptist Minister'S
Conference of Boston and Vicinity in
, Chapman Hall, fremont Temple. He
gave short discourse on "Neighbor-
liness. DR.. Hart, the new rector of
Trinity Episcopal Church Of Boston,
gave the Christmas message, after
which Mrs. Yelmar, a refugee from
Vienna, Austria, was called upon to
sing: "Feed My Flock" Rev. Fuller
served as her accompanist, and her
wonderful voice thrilled the audience.
The guardian., 1940-12-28
WEST MEDF0RD

WEST MEDFORD, Mass, Dec. "a
Hello everybody! Now that you
have hurdIed the excitements of
Christmas and now are busy making
plans for the fast approaching year
Of 1871, this column takes this time
to wish all its faithful readers a happy
and prosperous New Year,. c. S.
Church
With West Medford ablaze with
lights of liberty, the holiday season
really was ushered in in grand style.
Last Sunday, Rev. J. Frederick Bailey,
formally opened this Community's
tidings of JOY, when he preached an
inspiring sermon on the "True Spirit
of Christmas" For music both the
Junior and the Senior Choirs sang
very beautifully, especially Mrs.
Thompson Of the Senior Choir in her
solo parts. Mrs G. Bailey also sang
a sweet spiritual that thrilled all.
Many of the congregation stayed
through the afternoon Sunday School
program when the little tots spoke
their pieces. 1t really was a treat to
watch these children perform and they
all, with few exceptions, were really
good. Outstanding ones were as fol-
lows Audrey and Ernest Phillips,
Wally Kountze, Mitzi Phillips, Ellen
Banks, Emily Thompson and Janice
Roberts. The Jr. Carolers also sang
very sweetly. The teachers certainly
deserve great praise for their efforts.
In the evening the Community's little
brown house of worship was jammed
to capacity 10 witness, not the usual
Christmas Pageant" but the musical
renditiOns Of that famed Sheloh Khall's
Electric Choir.-Don't forget the
B.Y.P.U's Youth Mite" in which all
the churches of Greater Boston are
invited to hear Atty. Matthew Bullock,
scheduled to be guest speaker. Local
talent including the Jr. Carolers viii
entertain. Come on down Dec. %, at
700 pm. and see and hear for your
self why the youth deserve your sup
port.-Sunday, Jan. 5 the B.Y.P.U. of
Shiloh will give an Afternoon Tea"
at the home Of Miss Portia Dugger,
164 Jerome st. A grand surprise pro-
gram awaits you. Silver offering at
the door. The time 800 p.m.-Mon-
day evening, Dec. 80, the annual cor
poration meeting is to be held at Shiloh
and also election of officers. If you
know of any aspirants who are anxi-
Gus to serve in any church office, you
may refer them to the State Com
mittee. comprised of Chairman Ralph
Banks. Mrs. Margaret Wright,
Deacons Neal and Coleman, and Wes-
ley Robinson.--You may plan now to
attend watch meeting service at Shi-
The guardian., 1940-12-28
RUSH A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
Charles FL. Fogpie. Minister

a large number of members and
visitors attended the Morning Worship
Sunday. Rev. Foggie preached an in
spring sermon "He Shall Save His
People" The church was beautiful
with Christmas decorations. Members
and friends presented their pastor a
Christmas Purse as a token of appre-
clation Tor his fine leadership.-The
pupils OF the Church School presented
fine Christmas program.
Next Sunday morning the nss+o-
Will preach on "Back On The Lob"
The Senior Augmented Choir viii nre.
sent The Story of Bethlehem" at 500
pm. The Eastern Star will be present
at the Evening Service.
- A Watch Night Service will be held
Tuesday December 81: from eli a
Social hour will be observed and from
HIP a prayer service.
The guardian., 1940-12-28
Union Baptist Church
key. Willard L. Clayton, minister

REV. W lizard l.. Clayton. minister
With carols, special music by choir
and sermon ''The Star of Bethlehem"
commenced the Christmas program.
Rev. Clayton told how the wise men
followed the star seeking the Prince
OF Peace. The junior church was rep
resented by the singing of a carol by
Geraldine Bracy, Marilyn Carington
and Ann Talbot accompanied BY Rob
ert Hobart, violinist. There was also
q special number given with Mrs. Bella
Hinton at the organ, Miss Teresa
Jones accompanying on the piano.-The
program Of the Sunday School imme-
diately followed in charge of Miss
Grace Smith. Miss Darlington was as
sisted by Miss Gertrude Talbot with
the beginners; primary, Mrs. Harriet
Kelly and Miss Alberta Barton; jun
iors, Misses Eleanor Randolph and
Beatrice Tanner, Francis Stokes; in
termediates, Mrs. Helen Smith, Mrs.
Lillian Collins and Miss Madeline
Goode.-The Christmas drama, 'The
Empty Room" was given by the young
peoples department of the Sunday
School, in charge Of Miss Alberta NJ.
Darlington. Each character was ex-
ceptionally well taken showing the
splendid coaching of Miss Darlington.
A beautiful bouquet of gladioli and
carnations was given in memory of
Mrs. Mary Taylor by Deacon Jesse L.
Taylor and family.-Watch meeting
service will commence at $3.50 with the
fellowship hour Of the church clubs
with refreshments; II to 1905 service
IN charge of pastor.--December 20, the
Junior Missionaries will conduct a can
delight service at the evening hour,
Miss Eleanor Randolph, president.
The guardian., 1940-12-28
W0BURN

WOBURN, Mass. Dec. 24 = The
pageant, "The Other Shepherd" nra-
sented by the young people last Sun
day night was well attended.-The
cast was under the direction of Mrs.
Beatrice Scott. Every member per-
formed admirably and Mrs. Scott is
to be congratulated for the fine pre-
sentatlon. The solo parts in the
pageant were taken by Lulu Belle
Knox who did fine Job with Miss
Mary Wilson at the piano. The music
was very appropriate at both services.
The pastor, Rev. Roger William de-
Hvered a very interesting sermon in
the morning. Music was rendered bv
tne junior choir. Church school was
held at noon. A large number at
tended.-The Ministerial Union of
TINS city sponsored a Tag Day for the
refugees. - The city schools closed
last Friday, Dec. 20, until Jan. 2. 1941.
Miss Marjorie Atkinson left last
Saturday for her home where she will
spend the holidays.-Miss Miriam
Keller and her sister, Miss Dorothy.
arrived home last Sunday morning.
where they viii spend the HOLIDAYS,
Miss Miriam is teaching in Virginia
and Miss Dorothy is teaching in
Maryland.-Miss Virginia Thomas
arrived home for the Christmas holi-
days. She is teaching in louisiana
The Mothers Club distributed Christ
mas baskets to the shut ins.-The
baskets were prepared by the men,
bers at the home Of Mrs. Mamie Bur
well on Everett St., last Monday even
ing BY the Mothers Club MEMBERS
The birthday box in the church will be
opened next Sunday night in the
church. The oldest member Of the St
John Baptist Church viii have the
pleasure Of opening the box.-Next
Sunday will be observed as ladies day
in the church.
The guardian., 1940-12-28

this region. Soror Beth Wilson,
chairman of the program, presented a
lovely Christmas idea. Following the
business discussion, a delectable des-
sert was served buffet style by the
hostess which included, ice-cream,
molds made into pink and green
basket forms, mixed nuts and candies,
French and chocolate creams. The
center piece was an exquisite creation
consisting of all the fruits of the
season. The girls declared Soror
Chapman a gracious hostess as they
explored through the many rooms of
her spacious and beautiful home.
The guardian., 1940-12-28

in their beautiful home with his charm
ing wife, VIOLA, three sisters, Mrs.
Annette Stewart, Miss Lucinda Smith
and the bride of three weeks, Mrs.
Frank Lyons. The sisters are daugh-
ters of the late Mr.. Sherman Smith
who was very popular and widely
known throughout this city.
The Merry Wives Bridge Club, con-
sisting of a number of popular young
matrons Of the East Bay at the home
of Mrs. Vivian Marsh. The twelve
members present invited two guests to
the meeting; Mrs. May Winfield and
Marietta Lenear. A gay afternoon
was had by all those present as they
played bridge and partook of delicious
refreshments. Mrs. March won first
prize.
The guardian., 1940-12-28
CA M B FRIDGE

ices the offering was sent to the Flor
ida Memorial College for the support
OF two young ministers. Plans are
being made to send another contribu-
ton very soon.
The conference meets every Monday
at 800 pm, at Western Ave. Baptist
Church with interesting programs in
which the laity takes great part. Mon
day evening, Dec. 80, will be held the
last conference for the year with an
especially interesting program plan
ned after which an old fashioned com
munion service will be held. We invite
you TO this service to witness this first
communion Of Ministers and laity to-
gether.
The guardian., 1940-12-28
TRo. IG21
DR. SAMUEL A. LONG
DENTIST
20 Central So. Cambridge, Mass.
DR.. COX, Dentist
$50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE.
CAMBRIDGE
Tel. Kirkland o59s

fore large and appreciative audience.
The play was interestly and vividly
tioning Gods World Policies" Today.
ing an outstanding performance:
Hamar, Thomas Sneed; Joanna, Vic
toria Santos; Rebecca, Mildred Samp-
son; The Prophet, James Smith;
Nobleman, Edward Williams; Mary of
Nazareth, Hilda Ridley; Maid Servant,
Daisy Thompson. The play was d.
rected by Miss Mary Jumper, with
music under the direction of Mr.. Her
man Carter. Good-cheer to the sick
and shut-ins Of the church was sent by
the Fidelity" class in the form of
fruit baskets" which were distributed,
The guardian., 1940-12-28
EVERETT

EVERETT, Mass, Dec. 23-The
Choral Group of the Everett Citizens
League held their last rehearsal last
Monday evening until Jan. 6. At the
close of the meeting Mrs. Gladys S.
Yancey presented the director, Mrs.
Ella France Jones, a beautiful table
lamp as gift Of appreciation from
the members.
Last week the League gave Christ