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Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Oscars 60 to Film Greats
For Best Film Performance

HOLLYWOOD. Feb. % CUP) -
A weeping Ginger Rogers. slut
tering James Stewart, and a blush
ing David o. Selznick early today
accepted their golden Oscars" for
outstanding achievements in movie
making last year.
Miss Rogers, who explained sob
oingly that she was weeping for
JOY, was acclaimed by the Motion
Picture Academy of Arts and Sci
ences as the years best actress for
her work in Kitty Foyle".
Stewart. who is trying to gain
weight so he can be drafted into
the army. was named best actor
for his comedy role in The Phila-
delphia Story; he had to gulp
before he could say his thanks.
Selznick received the prize for the
years best movie, "Rebecca", whose
leading man, Laurence Olivier, now
is in England with his wife, Vivien
Leigh.
The awards climaxed the acad-
emy's annual banquet in the Bilt-
more hotel. where 1900 movie no.
tables paid up to S25 a plate. First
they heard President Roosevelt
thank the industry by radio for its
defense cooperation, next Aley ate
filet Mignon and drank champagne,
and finally they cheered the WIN
ners. who numbered a couple of
dozen by the time the technical
achievement awards were distribut-
ed.
For the third straight year Wal
Ter Brennan. of the colapsible teeth,
got the award for the best mas
culine supporting role. His portrayal
Of Judge Bean in The Westerner"
5arnered him the votes.
Academy President Walter Wan
ger announced a new award for
achievements in humanities.' -
Wanger turned then, and handed
it to Bob Hope, master of cere-
monies, who is perhaps the worlds
champion benefit player. For once
The mighty Hope was flabbergasted.
Other awards included
Best original story: Arise My
Love-" Paramount, by Benjamin
Glazer, and a collaboration who Gla-
ger said preferred to remain anony-
nous because of relatives in Nazi
Germany, which the film concerns.
Best written screen play: THE
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Central Valley
LOBBYIST Defended

SACRAMENTO, Feb. %. up
State Engineer Edward Hyatt to-
day defended employment of a
Washington lobbyist for the Central
Valley project as sound invest
ment' before the assembly ways
and means committee considering
the state budget.
Hyatt said that Sorthcutt Ely,
the projects $500 per month Wash
ington representative, was not en-
gagged to plug" for a Central VAL
ley Little IVA, sought by Gov.
gilbert Olson.
Questioned by Assembly Speaker
Gordon Garland, anti-Olson leader,
as to the advisability of the project
maintaining lobbyist, Hyatt de-
clared:
Il think that's sound invest
ment because it saves us running
back and forth to Washington"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Airline Crash
Remoins Mystery

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. %. CUP)-
three investigations into the strange
crash OF an eastern air lines sleeper
plane began today as physicians held
out hope that all nine survivors, in
GLIDING Captain Eddie V. Ricken-
packer, would recover.
Representatives of the civil aero
nautics board were combing the
wreckage of wooded hillside five
miles from the Atlantic airport
with particular attention to the
planes instruments Officials of the
air line were arso investigating. In
washington a congressional inves-
tigation was being organized.
The accident, unlike most previous
commercial aviation disasters, ha1
no obvious cause. Apparently the
planes motors and equipment wee
1unctioning perfectly Officials If
the Atlanta airport said that the
radio beam which had been guiding
the plane in for its landing. had
never faltered. Though the weather
was not perfect, II was not bad
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Suit May Acquire
Land for Dam

SACRAMENTO, Feb. %. up
A condemnation suit on file in fed
eral court here today seeks title to
1873 acres of land needed by the gov
eminent in construction of the Up
per Narrows dam on the Yuba river
in Yuba and Nevada counties.
owners of the property involved
in the action include the Southern
Pacific Land Company, State OF
California, Yuba and Nevada coun-
ties, Nevada Irrigation district,
Browns Valley Irrigation district,
Yuba River Mining company and
Golden Dream Mining and Develop
ment company.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Draft Questions
Returned TO hQ

Additional questionnaires, sent out
by southend Selctive Service head
quarters 10 insure sufficient Glass
/ men on tap to fill the districts
military training quota were steadily
returning to headquarters Friday.
Of the 300 new questionnaires
sent out earlier this week, about 40
had already been returned. Selec-
tive Service authorities reported
they were much better filled out by
the prospective soldiers and only
four or five had to be sent back
to be done over.
From the QUESTIONABLE data, sell
ective service officials determine
whether the men are available for
immediate service.
The latest group of question
naires to go out brings the total
number to roughly 1000 men in
the southend considered. Out of
this there was certain to be plenty
to fill the first years quota of
178 for this district.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Man With 7 Hearts
Dies in OREGON

ASHLAND, Ore, Feb. 90. (UP)-
A 78-year-old farmer who died Tues
day night had two hearts, both fully
developed, and he died because OF
a ruptured left ventrical in the
extra" heart. DR. A. E. Merkel,
Jackson county physician, said to-
day.
DR.. Merkel said John Swanson
Prick, of Phoenix, Ore. had a sec
ond heart situated in the lower LETT
chest, below the spleen and under
meath lung. The normal heart was
in the usual place.
DR.. Merkel said the second heart
supplied blood to its own system
of arteries and probably beat in
unison with its companion organ.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
0ne.Man kudisf
Colony Sque|c1ed

Imperial Valleys one-ran nudist
colony was thing Of the past
Friday.
Tom White, 50-year-old floor fin
iSher, was rudely disturbed Friday
morning as he slept in the raw
beside his car 300 yards off the
main highway four miles east of
FL Centre.
Here, put on your clothes"
Deputy Sheriffs Fete Klyne and Joe
Lizarraras ordered.
They hustled him into his dis
carded wearing apparel and booked
him at the county Jail on a drunk
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Bulgaria Going
Into Axis Soon

BUDAPEST, Feb. % (UP)-Dip-
iomatic sources reported today that
they understood Bulgaria would
join the Berlin Rome Tokyo alli-
ance at Vienna Saturday.
The report that Bulgaria is on
the verge Of signing up with the
Axis was first heard in this ru-
mortified Balkan capital last night.
1t was repeated today but still
lacked any official confirmation.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
Trucker Charged
Under Credit Law

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. %. CUP
The interstate commerce commits
sion filed a complaint against Vim.
cent Lippolis, San Jose trucker, and
the Hershel California Fruit Prod
ucts Co., today accusing them OF
violating a 1885 law limiting length
of credit to shippers to IA days.
Under the law a carrier must SUD-
init a bill of lading for freight car
ried to the shipper in seven days
and the shipper must pay the 6ill
in another seven days. Wayne Bo-
land special agent for ICC. said.
Boland said this was the flrst
case under the law in this district.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
CALEXICO MAN
ENLISTS IN NAVY

John Voorting Of Calexico now is
enlisted with the United States
Navy and is spending his first days
in the service in the quarantine
unit at the Naval Training station
in San Diego. All new recruits go
to the detention unit first where no
visitors are allowed and they are
prevented from partaking in any
outside recreation.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28

Philadelphia Story, M-G-M, DON
aid Ogden Stewart.
Best original screen play: The
Great McGinty'. Paramount, Pres
ten Sturges.
Best color art direction: Thief
of Bagdad". Vincent Korda.
Best black and white art direc-
ton: Pride and Prejudice, Cedric
Gibbons.
Best sound recording: Strike Up
the Band" Douglas Shearer.
Best film editing: Northwest
Mounted Police. Anne Bauchens.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28

Best cartoon: Milky Way, Ru-
dolph Isling, M-G-M.
Best one reeler: "Quicker'n a
Wink, Pete Smith. M-G-M.
Best two reeler: Teddy the
Rought Rider, Gordon Hollings-
head, Warner Brothers.
Best song: When You Wish Up
on a Star, "Pinocchio", Walt Dis
ney.
Best scoring: Tin Pan Alley,
Goth Century Fox.
Best original score: "Pinnochio"
Walt Disney.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
WEATHER

Southern Calif0rnia-Partly clou-
dy Friday increasingly cloudy with
occasional showers northern por-
ton coastal and mountain areas
Friday afternoon. Cloudy with mod
crate to heavy rains Friday night
except partly cloudy in interior val
leys. Cloudy and showers Saturday.
Warmer Friday becoming cooler
Friday night and Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
SWEET AND
LOVELY"

Dainty and femin-
inc is this full
skirted dress OF
rayon c h e eric
crepe with its soft
Impressed pleats,
its fluff of flute /
lace edging, ana
its festive enam-
eled flower but
tons In nav
lineade, blue, and
rose. Sizes 8 to II
1898
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
EASTER PARADE

Left: Short boleto
jacket topping a dc.
tachable haring skirt
with removable
collar and cuffs of
white pique sprin-
kled with confettl en-
broidery. Rayon sheer
in Navy only. Sizes
y 10 IL -...--.... 1898
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28

Record for "a hours ending
I'm. Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-02-28
POWDERED
SUGAR"

Top: It's lace frosted
front finished off with
a row of tiny pearl
buttons adds an aura
Of femininity 10 this
tiny woven check in
washable duco rayon
sheer. Il comes in red.
luggage, green, royal.
Sizes II 70 II So. SO
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
NEW TENOR
SURP RIZES

Boston music lovers were
treated to a rare evening Of
song Thursday evening when
George Mathews, tenor, Of
Greensboro, N c. made his Bos-
ton debut in Twelfth Bapt
Church. Heralded as a second
Roland Hayes, Mr.. Matthews
did not disappoint the good
sized audience present. He
held his hearers in rapt atten-
ton from the beginning to the
end of his interesting program
of songs by Bach, Handel, Mas
sanet, Mattel and Shubert with
a group of the inevitable spirit
uals. There is no question as to
his talent and artistry. Every
phrase was clear cut and gem
like anod registered real emo
ton. Mrs. Ella France Jones
was the capable accompanist.
Many enocores were demanded
by the audience.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
BANKS OUT
OF RACE

In a public statement Attor-
ney Laurence Banks has made
it clear that he is not a can
didate for City Councillor from
Ward 9. His statement follows
In order not to have any dis
sension among our people and
for the purpose of solidifying
the vote in Ward 9 for City
Councillor, my name viii not
appear on the ballot November
4, 1941.
Regarding my next candidacy
for Representative to the Cen
eral Court next year. David
Kenny has pledged his word
that he will support me as he is
interested in serving only the
next Council term.
Let us all close ranks NOW
(Signed) LAURENCE BANKS
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04

LIEUT. LUTHER Nj. FULLER
Head chaplain at Fl. Benning,
Ga, recently commended by
War Department
ment Of his work as Chaplain
by his Commanding officer
which, in part, reads as fol-
lows. THE Endorsement which
your Commanding Officer, Col
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
LEE STANDS ON HIS RECORD

Inc news that School Com
mitteeman Joseph Lee is a
cadidate for Mayor of Boston
will probably be the best polit-
ical news that residents of the
predominently colored wards of
the city have received in many
years. The name of Lee. has
come to mean better schools.
better Fairgrounds and many
other advantages that other of
ficials in the past have ignored.
Long before Lee was elected
a member of the Boston School
Committee, he bod a large fol-
lowing among Boston colored
citizens. Through his mary re-
creational programs, notably
his charge River Basin Boat
ing project. he opened many
opportunities to colored chill
dren that had not existed be-
fore. When elected to the
School Committee, he had a
large following among Boston
colored citizens. Through his
many recreational programs,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
BLACKHAWKS In 1912
THRILLER WITH COLLEGIANS

pound pass clutching end,
frankie Seybolt, from U. South
ern California Troians. The
Collegians are managed by
Adam Elecwitz, formerly of
Fordham.
Following an exchange of
kicking on an exceptional windy
day, the Hawks broke the ice in
the first half when Jimmy AIT,
Collegian quarterback, had his
kick partially blocked and re-
covered on the Cambridge 35-
yd. line by the Hawks. Lou
Montgomery hurled a forward
pass down the right side to Pete
Bernard for first down on the
20. Bernard, injured soon after.
was replaced by Ghost Grant
who hit center for no gain. A
Continued on Page Fiue)
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notably his Charles River Boat
inog project, he opened many
opportunities to colored chill
dren that had not existed be-
fore. When elected TO the
School Committee by more than
10000 votes his Office was opened
wide to the more neglected ell
ements of the population. An
outstanding example of tbs
occurred in Roxbury some time
ago, when three schools had
refused fatty to permit parent
teacher associations to be form
ed, the mothers of children IN
these schools brought their
problems directly to Joseph
Lee. Within matter of days
the organizations had begun to
function.
other activities of Joseph Lee
directly affecting colored people
were his unceasing fight for
the continuance of WPA, his
four year battle to obtain low
Continued on Page Four
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legionnaire, churchman, frater-
nal and civic leader, who died
Thursday, Sept. IS, at City
Hospital, were held Monday,
Sept. % at Ebenezer Baptist
Church, of which he was a
member. Rev. W. S. Reyenell
officiated with the American
Legion in charge. There was a
large attendance to pay tribute
and many floral offerings. The
body lay in state at the home
on Hubert st, and at the church
and was viewed by hosts of
friends.
Resolutions we're read from
fraternal and military organi-
cations including Carter Post
of which he was a charter
member. The funeral was a mil
itary one, the deceased being
given full honors. Interment was
at Mt. Hope where volley and
taps were sounded. Capt. Ste
phen Douglass commanding the
firing squad, and three buglars
of the Junior Elks blew last
CALI. 20 cars were in the cor
Continued On Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
BARS RACE DOCTOR
Passed All Examinations
Novel Bross Hots Defy FDR's
Bon On Discrimination

NEW YORK, N. Y.-The Navy
does not want DR.. Harold ].
Franklin of Jersey City, N. j.. as
assistant surgeon with the
rank Of junior lieutenant even
though he has passed all ex-
aminations-written, oral a II d
physical.
DR.. Franklin, an inferno at
Medical Center brought all the
documents in his case to the
Office of the N. A. A. C. P. here
including the final word from
the Bureau of Medicine and
Surgery Of the Navy Depart
ment: you did not meet physi-
cal qualifications for appoint
ment."
Proof that The Navy is anx-
ious to secure surgeons may be
sesn in the cordial tone of the
le r, whose salutation was
Hragr Dr.. Franklin, and whose
ending contained the phrase
With kind regards"
Under date of July u, Or.
Franklin was notified to report
to the Naval Hospital at Brook
lyn, N. Y, at o a. in. August II
for the examination.
On the back OF that letter Is
an official endorsement from the
U. S. Naval Hospital. Brooklyn,
N. Y, signed by P. P. Maher.
which states examined and
found physically qualified for
appointment as Assistant Sur
geon in the U. S. Navy with the
rank Of Lieutenant dunior
grade),9
Later in August, Dr. Franklin
found that he had passed both
the written and oral examina-
lions. When no notice Of APP
pointment was received. he
wired the Navy Department and
received a telegram stating
you did not meet physical
qualifications for appointment"
DR., Franklin, who is light in
complexion, told the N. A. A. C.
P that evidently the reason
for the reversal Of opinion on
his fitness was that in going
over his record theNavy found
out that he is Colared.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
MASS. STATE
UNION

Plans are rapidly nearing
Cimpletion forthe semi-annual
meeting of the Mass State I'm
ion, Monday, October 10, in
New Bedford, Mass. The Union
will be the guest of the Martha
Briggs Educational Club and
the meeting will be held in the
lovely Presbyterian church at
Kempton and Coventry SITS. Bus
eS will leave the Union head
quartesr, 464 Mass. Ave, Bos-
ton, Monday morning, at seven
o'clock sharp. Those living in
the RoybUry district may catch
theouses DIT 7:15 A. M. at the
corner Of Humboldt ave, and
Townsend st, Tickets, round
trip, are SIPS and must be pur-
chased before Oct. 10 from the
chairman Of the bus committee,
Mrs. Fanny Lonon at the Har-
riot Tubman House on Holyoke
ST. Boston. Friends as well as
members ofthe Union are invi-
'ed to attend and may take
advantage Of the low rate to
new Bedford ana enjoy a fine
Gays outing A wonderful pros
gram has been arranged for the
Jay and among the highlights
y historical pilgrimage to the
grave and the home of Sgt.
earney' Civil War hero, who, at
a. Wagner where he fell. Rob-
s Y Gould Shaw and his gallant
= sotn rescued the flag and made
immortal !. his words, @The old
Jag never touched the ground
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
WAR DEPT. COVAMENDS
CHAPLAIN FULLER

onel Lockhead, placed on your
August report to the Chief OF
Chaplains has struck a favor
able note and response in this
Office. The Endorsement is ex-
ceedingly fine and indicates an
excellent support of your work
and, of course. strong sup
port of this particular morale
factor which you emphasize.
The above has reference to the
following Endorsement that the
Commanding officer G a v e.:
chaplain Fuller has shown a
high degree Of interest and, in
the short time he has been
here. has accomplished much
good for our personnel. He is
liked by the men, is a good
preacher, and delivers excellent
sermons with the result that his
worship periods are well atten-
ded. His permanent assignment
here will benefit this organiza-
ton and the service by instil-
ling an esprit de corps and act
ing as a morale builder to per-
sonnet Of this command With
this Endorsement of Chaplain
Fuller's work, General Bradley,
Commanding General at Fort
Benning, Ga, sent a Radiogram
to Washington favoring such in
dorsement and asking that
Chaplain Fuller be permanently
assigned as Head Chaplain at
Reception Center. This was done
and the Chaplain received his
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
Henry {. Beckett
Buried With HOnors

Funeral services for Henry c.
us,kett. World War veteran,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04

Impeachment trial before the
Massachusetts, State Senate.
came to view.
Senators and spectators were
held spellbound by the oratory
Of the former Assistant U. S.
Attorney General, appointed by
the late William Howard Taft.
George Wisksrsham, then At
torney General, regarded Will
liam H. Lewis as one Of his most
able assistants. Respondent
Daniel H. Coakley, o overcome
by the plea Of his senior coun-
sci, left the Senate chamber be-
fore its conclusion. Mr.. Lewis
admonished the senate jurors
not to besmirch the career of a
friend, whom he had known for
over decades, He fervently
demanded acquittal so that
both he and the venerable
Councillor could leave the State
House arm in arm and go up
the last hill in life, with heads
unbowed. The Coakley inn
parchment trial will be one of
the leading historical events Of
legal lore for future generations
to study, Daniel Webster's fame
and William H. Lewis name
can never be erased from any
book of the Commemorative
great institution OF judicature.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04

orders on his return from
Cleveland. Ohio, last week where
he had visited the National
Baptist Convention. He also re-
ceiyed the strong endorsement
Of Post Chaplain Frank Thomp-
son, who is head of all Chap
lains at Fort Benning, that
Chaplain Fuller remain at Fort
Benning, instead Of being sent
to Camp Blanding, Florida.
Chaplain Fuller received his
orders with the hearty congrat-
ulations Of the Post Chaplain
who said "You are doing a most
wonderful work at the Recep-
ton Center and / want you to
know that l am very much
pleased with the same
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
HOSPITAL SLUR
RESENTED

To the Editor of the Guar
dian:
If William Monroe Trotter
wereliying he would welcome
the opportunity to publish in
the GUARDIAN, champion Of
therights of colored citizens, the
enclosed letter as an example Of
how courteous but swift and
positive resentment should be
shown when any slur on our
race is offered either directly
or by insinuation by white en-
ployees in public institutions.
I feel sure that you will do
the same if you regard it of
Continued on Page Four
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BY MADE KoUNTzE

Somerville, Mass.-Before the
swirling dust of battle waited
away over the quiet and cool
ing Mystic near Dilboy Field
here last Sunday, Lou Montgom-
ery's Blackhawks emerged from
their most terrific game of the
season with a 1912 tie with
Cambridge Collegians.
U. so. CAL. END
To show that the newly uni
formed gold and black clad
Hawks we're not playing "set-
ups the Cambridge Collegians
displayed a smashing power and
deadly passing attack spear
headed by al Banewicz, ex Holy
Cross; Ernie Boneau, ex st.
Enselm, N H.; $50 pound full
back, Hruck Ginnelli, and 1872
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04
LEWIS IN GREAT PLEA
FOR DAN" COAKLEY

William H. Lewis, held by
many to be the greatest colored
lawyer of the present genera
ton and peer of any, conclud-
ed his argument last Thursday,
closing the Impeachment trial
of Daniel H. Coakley, a member
of the Governors Council. A
reminiscent shade OF the late
Daniel Webster, who 116 years
ago was defense advocate in an
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04

Chaplain luther Marion Full
Ter, Head Chaplain, Reception
Center, Fort Benning, Ga, has
Just received a letter from the
Office of the Chief of the Nor
ale Branch, War Department,
concerning the strong endorse
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-10-04

Dean Of American piano teach
ers, Senior member Of the fac
uity of the New England Con-
servatory Of Musicl distinguished
teacher, concert pianist and
composer who viii be one Of
the Judges for the child pro-
dizzy campaign, conducted dur
ing Sept by Anna Bobitt- Card
ner.
Evening star., 1941-09-14
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Made from a blend Of carefully Sc
lected No. l Spanish and Virginia
peanuts. Carefully roasted, prop
erly ground! Nothing added but a
slight amount Of salt for flavor!
Evening star., 1941-05-11

The beautiful Little Church Of Fort Lincoln will
soon be mecca for June Brides who recognize 1t
impressive longto-be remembered setting for we'd
ding ceremony. Overlooking picturesque rolling hill
sides, beautifully Handicapped and dotted with flowers.
shrubs and stately trees it is indeed romantic spot
special Mothers Day service at this church
at PM today. This service will feature the beaut-
full voices Of the Cappea Choir of the First Congre
gationa Church. The Little Church of Fort Lincoln
Is set high above the grounds Of Fort Lincoln Cemetery
which fronts Badensburg Road at the District Line
Evening star., 1941-05-11

- He wos sixth-ond won. Jock Bosley, III,
guided GoIdun over the II neon timber
einio classic when the others were disquoli-
fled for cutting flag. Receiving the Gold
Cup with BosIey is c. N. Greer (Ieft), owner
Mrs. Amory S. Corhort mode the presento-
tion. The cup once was owned by Catherine
the Greet.