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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
NAACP DRIVE
BRINGS S1788

A large and enthusiastic audiene was
present at the Victory Meeting of the
..11scsoA ..,ss. ett tlss sNAACp Held
Thursday evening, Mar 20, at Twelfth
Baptist. Rev. Kenneth dep. Hughes,
chairman Of the membership drive, was
master of ceremonies. Mrs. Ruby Ag-
new rendered two solos and Mrs. Ina
K. Braithwaite an organ solo, Among
the speakers were Atty. Ray w. Guild,
president of the Boston Branch and
Atty. Irwin 7. Dorch, ex-president.
Mrs. Daisy Lampkin was the final
speaker. She stressed the need of an
alert and aggressive branch in Boston
to keep watch on the conditions and to
check any infringement on the rights
of the colOred people in Greater Boston.
She cited two cases which had come to
her notice during her stay, stating that,
the --- cases were small, custom
grows from the retribution of a small
happening and laws follow customs. 1t
is very necessary for this reason to stop
Continued on Page 81
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
FIRE KILLS 8
SEVERAL HURT

Three persons were killed and several
Others injured as two-alarm fire raced
through three-story brick apartment
house at 112-114 Humboldt Ave, at
, am. last Thursday.
The dead are Loal8 Blair Mis-. Ip s.,,53-
inc Gabimore, and Miss Urine Johnson
Treated at City Hospital for minor
burns, smoke inhalation and exposure
were Mrs. Charlotte Holt and son Will
liam; Mrs. Doris johnson and daugh-
ters Shirley and Glennie.
Mrs. Edna Brewer suffered a frac-
tured left leg and fractured shin when
she jumped from a second-foor win
dow. Her name is on the danger list
at the hospital.
Walter Lambertson, who also jumped
from a second-story window, is at the
hospital for treatment for back inju-
ries and burns.
Other injured persons were treated
by neighborhood physicians.
The victims were all attired in their
night clothing. The bodies of three
who persisted were found in the smoke
filled Railways where they probably had
Continued on Page 81
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
Great Interest i'm
Resthaven Leagues
Lenten Musical

The Resthaven League is sponsoring
a Lenten musical on Monday, March 81,
at s pm, at st. Cyprian's Church, cor
ner of fremont and Walpole SITS, Bos-
ton. Proceeds will go for the benefit of
Resthaven home.
The League promises an entertain
ing and enjoyable evening, and a packed
house is confidently predicted by the
which the announcement
has aroused throughout the city. The
general subscription is twenty-five
cents. Patrons tickets are thirty-fve
cents.
Persons who wish to be Patrons are
asked to communicate with the League
not later than Monday, March "a, in
time to include all names on the pro-
gram. Write to 522 Columbus Ave,
or phone Com. 9593 and tickets will be
sent at her request.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
372nd Infantry Now at Fort Dix n. jersey
Nearly $500 Netted BY NAACP Rosamond johnson Stricken
372ND REPORTS
TO N. J. FORT.

FORT DIX-New arrivals at Fort
Dix this week included approximately
400 men of the 372nd Infantry from
Ohio, commanded by Captain J. A.
Wilkens of Cincinnati. Captain Viii
kens is commander of Company G and
acting commander of the End Battalion.
Colonel H. C. Gilbert of Columbus.
Ohio, took command of the regiment
after reporting to Colonel C. NJ. Dowell,
Post Executive Officer, earlier in the
day.
Officers who arrived with the regi-
ment included Major J. B. Hoiston of
Columbus, Surgeon; Captain j. H.
Walker, Columbus, commander, Co. F. {;
Lieutenants Sam Mason, Harold Butler,
Henry Seals, Herbert Quinichett, AL
gene Shelton, all of Columbus.
The Bird Battalion arrived from
Massachusetts Tuesday and, on Wed
nesday, the LIST Battalion, comprised of
troops from New Jersey, Pennsylvania
and the District of Columbia, reported
for duty.
Today's arrivals moved directly into
new barracks which had been prepared
and heated last week by cadre of men
under the command of Lieutenant
James c. Hillard of Columbia.
Several transfers in the Colored off
Continued on Page 81
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
Job Seekers Invited to
Register at
$50 Mass. Ave.


The Eastern New England Congress
Tor Il Equal Opportunities is seeking to
md opportunities for employment for
young people, and in order to be able
10 place these youth when the oppor-
Gumty presents itself, it is necessary to
nave a list of eligible and available
young people. Therefore, young men
and women are invited to register for
prospective employment at the Con
greSs, 558 Mass. Ave, Boston, Wednes-
aGay evening, March 26, from 7 to s 30
! nose who register should preferably
nave high school education, as employ
ers require this qualification, especially
from girls; but others may also register.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
2ND CITIZENS MEETING CALLED
FOR TUESDAY

From all over the nation, especially
IN the south, race leaders are organ
lzing local Defense Councils. The
purpose, as one southern city of Hous-
ton, Texas, reveals is: ''for the pur-
pose Of calling to the attention of en-
ployers of manpower in the various
fields Of Industries, the part the Race
would like to play in the National De
Tense Program"
Meeting Tuesday
Although colored people everywhere
are organizing for similar purpose,
Boston,-in the heart of the Industrial
East, has no such unit.
A second call for a Massachusetts
Citizens Committee has been an
nounced for next Tuesday, March 25
at the Mildred Davenport Studio, 522
Columbus Ave, at 8 pm.
This committee would, if possible,
De made up of Churches, clubs and
social centers of this state wishing to
be represented.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
DEFENSE COUNCIL
TO AID ALL OF RACE
United Program


Sponsors of this united club COM
mittee feles that it will eliminate con-
fusion and clashnig of dates that will
certainly occur if individual clubs and
social centers attempt to solve the
problems alone. No one club can, for
example, continually care for the
needs of the hundreds of troops nor
can it approach the State House for
reforms as can united group.
The proposed Mass. Citizens Com
mittee will include the corrections of
housing and working conditions for
the race as we'll as recreation. In a
sense, it will be a Defense Council
defender of race rights. Boston needs
such Council and all who are inter
ested are asked to attend the meeting
next week at 522 Columbus Avenue.
Those unable to make it, may phone or
telegraph their pledge of support.
The phone is Commonwealth 1898 and
calls should be at meeting time, be
ginning at 8 pm.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
Highland Pharmacy
10th Anniversary

The Highland Pharmacy, 1857 Ire
mont Street, Boston, announces its 10th
Anniversary and sale-March % to %
and invites all its friends to take advan-
tage Of its merchandise as there will be
many things sold at cost.
For the past sixteen years the High
land Phamacy's patrons have enjoyed
the congenial management Of f. A.
Louis and in recent years Miss Juanita
Williams, Reg. Pharmacist, with the
assistance Of Edward w. Cooper,
Henry Peters and Louis Clarke.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
Undertaken Johnson
Back from Trip

Undertaken J. B. johnson, one of
Boston's most successful and genial
businessmen, returned last week from a
ten-day trip to Miami, Fla, and also
included a short stop in Havana, Cuba.
Mr.. johnson reports a most delightful
early spring vacation. He was especi-
ally interested in signs of progress the
race was making and in the better rela-
lions between white and colored in the
South
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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-22
PRESENT FAUST

Musical Boston will be glad to learn
that the Byars Operate Group will
again present Faust" in Jordan Hall
next month.
A more gorgeous, greater and
grander production than last year,
now in rehearsal will be augmented by
magnificent scenery, well-drilled ballet
and orchestra. Noted local singers are
in the cast and James Byars will con-
duct the performance.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-07-10
M7
SEWING CIRCLE J~

Bell interprets the popular new
fashion in a one-piece frock. Typ
ically basque, with the long top
fitted through the waistline and
gathered at a bustline to empha-
size feminine curves. The full
skirt Is attached at the hipline.
Order Pattern No. 1402-B for your
self today and be the first in your
community to wear the new,
youthful basque fashion. Shows
off the best features of the young
girls figure and has a fresh ap-
peal of complete femininity.
The pattern can be made UP in
the new flower printed cottons-
chintz, percale DR. broadcloth. And
in soft batiste, lawn, wolfe or dim
ity. It's cute, too, in gingham,
seersucker or calico. It's a real
summer frock, adaptable to any
summer materials.
Pattern No. 1402-B is designed for sizes
II. Is. IS. IT and 10. Corresponding bust
measurements 20. 81. SO. IS and 81. Sizs
Is (3D requires 47s yards 35-inch fabric
without nap. 10 yards Of ric-rac braid
are needed for trim. Send your order to:
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-07-10
Signal Code

The International Code of Sig
mails, adopted by all nations for
marine communication in 1884,
uses 40 flags, 26 alphabetical, 10
numeral, 3 substitute flags and an
answering pennant, says Golfers.
Although no more than four or
five flags T usually hoisted at q
time, at least $4,000 messages
may be transmitted with them, all
being visible through glasses, I'm
clear weather, for a distance Of
five miles.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-07-10
Common Friendship

Friendship is like rivers. and
the strand of seas, and the air,
common to all the world; but ty-
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1941-07-10

rants, and evil customs, wars, and
want of love, have made them
proper and peculiar. - Jeremy
Taylor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
N. A. r. E. B. HOnOrs
Its Haynakers

Real estate haymakers-those
operators who use an unusual
amount of ingenuity in closing a
deal-had their day at the conven-
ton of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards held here last
week.
Four prizes were offered for the
best and most original sales tech
nique and here are some of the
methods employed by
the prize-winning salesmen: ..
George +. Branham, Louisville
broker. showed a client a five
room bungalow which, unfortu-
nately. the owners had cluttered
up with too much furniture and
too many pictures.
fMuch too small" the client
said IW
That night Branham helped the
owner move about half of the fur
niture into the garage. Most of the
pictures were removed from the
walls. The client was brought back
and the deal was closed because
the rooms looked larger. Branham
has been dubbed room stretcher'
by his associates.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Wolff Reports
.S2,5O3,O92 Drop
In Permits
Io-Month Figures
OF Last Year
Still Topped

Detroit building permits slumped
s.. 500. 092 during October Joseph
p. Wolff. commissioner of build
ings and safety engineering. re-
ported Saturday.
Wolff reported last months
permits totaled S., 153, 53S, COM
pared to $7.656, $50 for October,
1910.
Although permits have dropped
drastically during the last several
weeks, building authorizations for
the first 10 months of this year are
more than $7000,0O0 ahead of the
same 10 months of 1910. This is
due to the big increase in permits
recorded earlier this year before
price and material uncertainty ex-
erted such a depressing effect on
building activities.
Wolff pointed out that 649 farni-
lies will be accommodated upon
completion of residential buildings
for which permits were issued last
month.
Forty-seven buildings with a
combined assessed valuation of
S132. 4S0 were wrecked last month,
the commissioner reported.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09

Tom Sargent OF Chicago had
ready purchaser for a two-flat. He
showed the first floor, but the Gus
toner could not examine the Sec
'ond floor Immediately because the
tenants were quarantined for scar
let fever. 1t looked as If the deal
would fall through.
Sargent thought moment, then
told his client TO meet him at the
house at 8 o'clock that evening and
he could see the second floor. The
reSourceful salesman borrowed lad
ders from a painter friend, asked
the tenants TO light up the interior
of the flat and the customer
viewed each room through the
windows. Result: another closed
deal,
Robert F, Graves, southern Cali
fornia broker. rang the cash reg
lister by selling house TO a woman
too III 10 walk by showing her the
property on a stretcher. A nurse
was in constant attendance end an
ambulance was used 20 transport
the client. Her comment after the
tour:
II had q very fine view Of tho
ceilings"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Watch Pipe Grouping
In Home Construction

One method Of achieving econ
omy in small-home construction
is in the planning of plumbing
installations.
BY concentration of plumbing
lines, the installation can be made
with a minimum amount of labor
and materials. In a one-story
house this can often be accom-
plished by an arrangement of
fixtures TO permit wastes, vents,
and water-supply lines TO be
placed in a partition between the
kitchen and the bathroom. This
requires the use of a minimum
amount Of pipe and but one soil
stack.
Some small houses now have
utility rooms on the first floor and,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Tops
1910 Record

The number of new homes
started in the first 10 months of
this year, IS per cent of them in
defense industry critical areas, has
already substantially exceeded the
total number constructed under
FILA inspection in all of 1910,
Federal Housing Administrator
Abner II. Ferguson announced Sat-
urday.
Through October 81. the FILA
had made first compliance inspec-
tons on homes being financed with
1856. OBJ mortgages. compared with
1902 during all of 1910. The
total number Of dwelling units COW
cred by these mortgages exceeds
this figure since many of these
loans cover two, three and four
family houses which are especially
popular under the defense housing
feature of the National Housing
Act added last Spring.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
HornbeCk Announces
New Development

First showing of 10 new model
homes in Alexander avenue. north
of Gardenia and south of Twelve
Mile road, Royal Oak, was an
nounced Saturday by II. G. Horn
beck. All homes are of the
five-room bungalow type. but each
features a varied design and eleva-
ton. All have attics for future
bedrooms. The dwellings are built
on wooded 45-foot lots. Churches,
stores. schools and transportation
facilities are close TO the new de-
velopment. Average monthly pay
ments total $26.96. plus taxes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Convention Sounds
Serious Note
Attendance Second Highest
in Association History

REFLECTIONS of sideine sitter at the
~ National Association OF Real Estate Boards week.
The serious note which characterized the convention True the
fourday gathering wasn't all and
earned they
serious elaboration around table and
The size OF the delegation The 5000 registration
second highest the "a convention history
the big turnout? The realization of the realtors of America
there won't be business usual for long time to and the
hope that through joint action they might part
business without hindeRg the nation in its hour of
Most impressive convention utterance. William ].
Camerons declaration that standing in America is
worth province elsewhere"
Hoped convention Scrappng arbitrary
price ceilings homes eligible for priority rating favor
ALLEGATION of certain percentage OF metals to the building
industry Such limit in dollar value imposed buildings
not being used in other industries defense metals
Most spirited convention orator. Miwaukee's hand
33year-old singing mayor Carl Frederick Zeider
His vocalzng received enthusiastically his adj
dress putting life in downtown
Omnous convention statements. question
Of coming Initiation. Initiation certain
hoped-for changes which will civilian
building n hold, I'm
exhaustion stock piles ordinary private building
will have 10 be entirely suspended" "The
Of 40oOOOO0 people hayi S0 $4,000
will be reducedn higher and
modify pricesby perhaps 25 within the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09

where this is the case. concentra-
ton Of the plumbing lines can be
obtained with resulting economies
by proper grouping of rooms con-
tanning plumbing fixtures.
In two-story houses plumbing
can be concentrated vertically by
placing the second-story bathroom
over the kitchen and basement
under the kitchen.
In all cases installation and
economies will result by
placing the hot water storage tank
and heater as near as possible "a
the plumbing fixtures which re-
quire hot water. Ii is also sug-
gested that plumbing fixtures. for
economy, should be selected on the
basis Of utility as to size, quality
and design.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
q. and "A.

o. plan TO use vertical wood
boards as paneling for one end
of my living room. How can this
be applied 10 the exterior wall,
which Is Of masonry:
A-Vertical paneling board S
used in connection with masonry
will require the use of horizontal
wood mailing strips. These strips
are usually 1x2-inch material. fas-
tened TO wood mailing blocks set
in the masonary motar joints. Pro-
vision should be made for strips al
the floor and top of the paneling
TO insure proper mailing of wood
base and cornice or cap holdings.
To eliminate the possibility of the
paneling being effected by moist
ure, ii is advisable TO damp-proof
or cover the wall with a water
resistant paper before the paneling
is applied.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Urban Financing
Up This Year

Urban home financing in the
United States exceeded $780,
100000 during the first nine
months of 1871 economists Of the
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
announced Saturday. During this
period. all types of lenders re-
corded 1.22075S mortgages on
urban property-12.5 per cent
more than for January-February-
1910. In dollar volume. recordings
rose 17.6 per cent above those
Of 1910.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Rather Like London"

Lord Halifax of humor While addressing the convention
the dgned diplomat
photograph ashigh bulb exploded with resound
crack showeIing convention delegates with glass
Rather like London" Halifax observed
Something didn't know but glad learned With about
of the worlds population this country produces 81
world oil production against IL Europe 50
of the electric 20 the
ZION closest "a of the coal against 10
Germany and 50 of the world with
Canada in this easel.
Best dressed convention delegate. Kenneth Keyes
prominent Miami realtor wearing cummerbund
and matching tie with his impeccably tailored
tuxedo.
Tip toastmasers Donald T. Pomeroy chairman brok
ers division RETAINED from exhausting his audience by tedious
iptroductions OF honored All
remained standing while
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Adler Opens
Seven New Homes

Opening of seven distinctive new
homes in Mark Twain avenue be-
tween Vassar drive and Cambridge
avenue. was announced Saturday
by Charles Meyers of the building
firm of Sanford d. Adler. All the
dwellings have natural fireplaces.
gas air conditioned heat, attics and
tiled baths. Another Adler built
home is open for daily inspection
at 1921 Roselawn avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
5Oth Anniversary
Banquet Slated
Several Hundred
viii Attend
Birthday Party

Several hundred members of
Detroit's building industry will
gather at Hotel Statler next
Wednesday evening for the golden
anniversary banquet of the Build
ers' and Traders Exchange.
This banquet celebrating the
incorporation OF the exchange
will be the biggest dinner event
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Interest in Housing

Interest in Housing in our larger
cities has grown by leaps and
bounds during the past decade. ac-
cording tooa booklet just published
by the National Committee of
Housing Associations.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
EIsea TWo-Week
Sales Total S97,325

Staunton M. Elsea of the Elsea
Realty and Investment Company.
Saturday reported sales of $97, 325
for the last two weeks in October.
The Elsea deals included Is singles
and nine flats.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Q-S houl d fireplaces be
equipped with an ash dump:

Ash dumps are not a neces-
sity but are desirable for removing
ashes from the fireplace. They
should empty into a concrete or
masonry chamber provided with a
metal clean-out door.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Money Talks

Money talks they
And check for S2521 spoke eloqueny generosity
members of Detroit's lumber industry last week
Bryan Chaplow Robert Weber representing
Lumber Dealers Association presented the check Berries
of Red furherance agency
maniarian work The raised benefit party
ently at which Chaplow general chairman.
plan for office buildings apartments which
affords maximum light designed by
Detroit architect The which copyrighted
patents pending affords number Of advantages the
ntiona type of plan according to Kasurn 1t have eight
points depending
In apartment buildings each would corner
giving maximum light air and ventilation permitting
dowS to be windows another
privacy
In public and office buildings the central eliminated
entirely in which the becomes central lobby
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
the building industry has wit
messed I'm years." DR.. Clarence
Gambler declared Saturday.

L. Gambler declared Saturday.
Doctor Gambler is the fortieth
president of the exchange and is
the second physician TO hold the
presidency. DR.. julius Clippert was
president in 1892. Twenty-one of
the past presidents of the exchange
are living and II have already
accepted invitations TO be honorary
guests.
Featuring the entertainment
will be a cavalcade of progress.
Malcolm W. Bingay will be the
speaker of the evening.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Furniture Care

Eleanor Ross gives timely tips
on furniture care in her column
on page two of this section. Be
sure TO read il.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09

the audience applauded and dowa consuming
takes toastmasters their throats
Most relieved in town. James +. Atkinson, gen.
era chairman of the convention which year the
making
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-09
Whose Defense Program?

"Whose defense asks William
director of the Builders Association Metropolitan
latest issue Of the Bdor official publication of his association
q us on Is n design
primarily to expand entrench the bureaucraces
eff in this matter IL difficulty
through the smoke created by the
orders regulations
dsnnaton official
guided by the voice Of experience.
building industry willing
that for defense efficiency But
I'm
the all In the of the
stupid leadership either
responsibility making clearly
defining the issues involved"
The Detroit Realty Association will hold its
third annual Thanksgiving dinner and feather party
Wednesday, November 10, at the Detroit Turner's 1871
East jefferson John S. Hammond association
secretary predicts turnout of 400.