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is the pronunciation most frequently
heard in the United States, this
column recommends:
First choice-toe-MA
Second choice-toe- NAH toe.
To those who still swear by toe
MAH-toe,'
I offer this verse as a motto:
I'VE shall be consistent,
We're therefore insiStent
A spud should be dubbed a poe
TAH-toe.'"
Capitals indicate Syllables to be
accentedD
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Reading the Cards

When one defender starts with
six spades and the other with only
one spade it is usually best to
assume that the player with the six
spades has any particular card of
the suit. But South decided other
wise, and with good reason, in
today's hand:
South, dealer.
Eorth-South vulnerable.
4 A Q63
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
Singing Of
Theodore Stone
Thrills Dallas

DALLAS, Texas one of the
most outstanding contributions Of
the current season in Dallas was
made by the famed Negro bari
tone who achieved international
fame in Finland, and the other
Scandinavian countries, Theodore
Charles Stone, who was presented
by the Atl-enaeum Club here in
Highland Parks exclusive Town
Hall Friday morning.
A capacity audience was held
spell bound from the exacting first
number of his interesting and de-
versified program. The singer who
lived up to what the European and
Eastern critics had said of his
singing, impressed quite definitely
his divine gifts upon his hearers,
and proved himself one Of the few
real interpreters of our day. Each
song or work was presented in the
distinguished manner Of its tradi-
ton, and with such power and in
telligence that many musicians in
that audience praised him to the
heights.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

Charged
To Officer
Judge Frees
Contractor
Of Charges

ATLANTA, G.a-(SNS)-
Accused Of beating a cU1ored man
on the head with a pistol one Week
ago. Officer Tom Harden, of the
State Liquor Unit, was bound over
to Fulton Criminal Court on an
assault and battery charge follow
ing a hearing Saturday morning in
Judge CallaWay's Recorders Court.
Represented by Attorney Joe
Ewing, William b. Cooper, plaster
er and contractor who resides at
128 Yonge Street, SE, said the of
ficer walked into his dining room
Saturday afternoon, February IS,
and hit him on his head three
times witi1 a pistol
Cooper testified he was seated at
table, making out a payroll,
when the officer entered. Cooper
said he had approximately $345 in
bills and S. in change On the table.
The contractor declared the
policeman asked him where he got
the money and struck him when
he told the officer Il don't think
that it is any Of your business -
According to testimony, Officer
Harden said he hit Cooper with the
gun when Cooper reached to the
floor, while sitting at the table as
though he might have been reach
ing for a weapon
The officer was quoted as saying
he entered the house because he
thought Cooper was in the lottery
business
Cooper SWore out a warrant for
the officers arrest and later was
notified that he Cooper had been
charged with disorderly conduct.
The charge against Cooper was
reported dropped Saturday morn
ing after Judge Galloway bound
over Harden
Several city officers who were
working with the state policeman
waited in an automobile while Har-
den went into Cooper's house, it
was testified.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
REPORT OF THE CIVIC
WEST SIDE LEAGUE

The long wanted trail of life
has reached the minds of 100 Ne
groes on this West Side of town
along the South West slope of the
Buckeye Road. They have talked
over conditions of the West Side
with respect to law and order. II
was said among the group some
thing must be done to make this a
better place in which to live. The
president said there will be no
more petitions but, recommenda-
tions to men that can help us. He
said this league will DO and can
do all things for our good.
This league is known as the Civic
West side league of which Mr..
Gilbert Gray is president, Rev. j.
W. Bonds, vice president; MI Roo
ert Lee Forbs, secretary; Mr.. j.
G. Jackson, treasurer. A group of
nine men constitutes the executive
board Rev 3. Vanburen is chair
man of the publicity committee. We
hope to be chartered soon. Our next
meeting will be with Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church.
Come out and be with us.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
Thin Girls
Stoke Up!
BY HELEN JAMESON

Unless one is afflicted Witlc ill
health, the lines of the body are
pretty much what one makes them
Heredity of course is a factor Thin
lean parents and skinny child
fat parents plump babies But, as
a general rule, weight is depend
ent upon the amount of groceries
one consumes, and how much ac-
tivity is expanded each day.
Heavy weights, hampered by the
excess load they have TO lug
around, are not inclined to step
altogether too much. They are
nearly always high strung and
industrious. Many a skinny little
old lady is a cyclone of work in
the family circle, seems never to
tire She's up early and at it.
keeps others stepping about theiI
business.
While insurance companies con-
slider thin individuals better risks
than fat ones, there is such a
thing as being scrawny, and that's
no help in the pursuit OF health
or the composition Of good looks.
If collar bones show, elbows are
sharp enough to cut bread with,
no beauty laurels will be placed
upon the noble brow 1t is to girls
of this class that today'S beauty
bawling out is addressed.
Stop and think-What are your
eating habits? Do you make faces
at the sight of the breakfast table,
contenting yourself with cup of
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
JUST THINKING
BY REV. JAMES M. BOSTON

THE NEGRO is a citizen OF
America and should be given all
the opportunities and advantages
of any other citizen; that is his
constitutional right. If he is not
getting it something is wrong with
America. He has suffered like any
other citizen and he has spilled
his life blood for the protection
of the American way of life. And
yet he does not get the full pro-
lection and privilege equal to other
citizens in this our free America.
We talk and write about fifth
columnists in this country, but the
greatest danger lies in that group
that tries to make slaves out OF
some parts of the citizens and
free men out of the other.
You cannot have a good strong
substantial government with 9
part of the citizens slaves and lg-
norant and the others free and in
telligent. To have a strong gov
ernment you must put all citizens
On equal basis WitE equal pro-
lection. The greatest harm done TO
America is done by such fifth col
umnists as prejudice, hatred, jim
croWism segregation and discrimi-
nation. The people that premate
these evils are our greatest flfCn
coIlnmnistS and are doing this
country more harm tEan any out
side force will ever do. If tlZat Dies
Committee that is investigating
Un-American activities want to
get down to the bottom OF the
danger of Americas fifth column
movement it should look into such
Un-American activities Of keeping
Negroes out of government JOBS
and denying him his equal rights
as citizen. If this is not I'm
American activities I would like
ito know What is Un-American.
Let us make America safe for de-
mocracy, not just the name but
let us carry out the idea. What
think ye?
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

The increase, sought for the next
two-year period, would bring the
salaries of colored teachers up to
parity with white teachers, Of
similar status. This would con-
form with a recent decision of the
U. S. Supreme court which held
that states could not set up a sep
arate salary basis for white and
Negro teachers.
Favorable action by the general
assembly would forestall any legal
action by colored teachers to re-
quire the State to boost their sala-
ries .,-
Estimates based on figures from
the department Of education Show
ed that the state government
would have to add about $1,O00,0OO
to the 100000 it now contributes
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

to Negro teachers salaries, anC
school districts would Eave to add
to their present annual appropria-
ton of about 100000 an amount
close to $L2OOOOO.
Allowing for the difference in
the length of their teaching
terms, the present statewide Negro
teacher average for $500 employed
would be raised from $3.50 a year
to $78O a year. The state would
bear $170 Of the S4O0 increase, and
the school districts would be re-
quired to increase their contribu-
ton by $3.50 for each Negro teach
er.
The length of school terms is
left TO the discretion of district
trustees, but the state pays on
salaries Of both whites and Negroes
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
A NOBLE deed

One hard working colored Wom-
an with sick husband, for many
months in this city lost her pocket
book and a neat sum of money on
street car Saturday, February q,
and left the car not knowing that
she had lost her money. Another
colored lady, Mrs. Januneta Worn,
who lives at 1925 E. Adams picked
it up and later got word to the
lady who called at the home and
received the purse and contents
it was when it was lost. This
noble deed is telling of the type
of dependable and trust worthy
citizens Good luck and GODS
protection ever direct the life Of
such noble characters.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
WTNSLOW. P. o. BOX 21l.
ST. LOUIS. MO.
Copyright 1889. AL Rights Reserved.

coffee? Bad girl. It's a long lapse
between dinner and breakfast; the
tulnny works need fuel.
You should have fruit, a soft
boiled egg toast and a beverage.
At least that much. If you are con-
siderably underweight you should
add a hot cereal with plenty OF
cream and sugar.
Equally important are long hours
Of sleep. Ten are not too many
Night proWlers who start projects
-mending, tearing up the house,
shampooing their hair-when they
should be in bed cannot expect to
be Of normal weight or to get ur
in the morning with fresh, rosy
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
WIN.WINSL,0 L,0W.WAY
Contract Bridge
BY T. III. z. Wh~Way
ALI, XII, o.
9Snss
Opening Bid "A 1-2 Naturals.
WHAT rs A TRUMP.

f'We are making a very close
study of -Winslow-Way with
its wonderful system of card
analysis and are asking a question
which may seem simple but want
you to tell us how many Trump
Tricks are turned in the average
hand. We are submitting deal
that is ideal for illustrating the
Rule of 12, (R D)". From Okla
homa.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
FUNERAL SERVICE


For Miss Cassie wilkins who was
killed Monday night in her home
was held Saturday, February %.
MiEs Wilkins was shot with rifle
The bullet penetrated her left lung
and broke the left collar bone ac-
cording to reports by Mr. Andrew
JsEnes, SO years Of age. This same
hullet injured Gus Wilkins, the
brother Of the murdered woman.
1t is said that huge crowd filled
the First Baptist Church as Rev
Favors, the pastor eulogized. Miss
Wilkins was principally reared in
Phoenix, and received her school
ing in Booker T. Washington,
School East Lake funeral home
in charge Burial in Forest Lawn.
She is survived by her mother.
Mrs. John Henry Cooper; her IA
ther, Mr. wilkins. one brother
and number Of friends.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

Rev H. D. Spears, of Anadarko,
Okla, left the city Monday night
after spending nearly four weeks
conducting meetings for the diff
ferent pastors. We are looking
forward for his early return.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
CHURCHES
THE DISTRICT WOMEN

will meet with Friendship Bap-
tist Church on the fifth Sunday
in March in its first fifth Sunday
setting of the Salt River Valley
Women's convention circular meet
ings.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
7 -'eachers Pay
Fight Taken To
>. L. Senate

COLUMBIA S. C.-(ANP)-Nembers Of the Palmetto
State Teachers Association appearing Saturday before
joint meeting Of the Senate finance and House ways and
means committee renewed their request for salary in
crease for cOOred teachers.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
Personal Mention

u Mrs. Alice BoodIow left Satur-
day morning, February %, for her
home in Los Angeles. after spend
ing several days in Phoenix, on
business.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
Dudley High To
Dedicate New
Gymnasium

GREENSBORO = Dudley High
School, one of the most progressive
Negro high schools in the south
will soon dedicate it's new modern
WelI-equipped gymnasium.
The structure which will occupv
the left wing of the building is
beautifully constructed and will
make quite a contribution to the
athletic and physical education OF
edcational circles in this section.
Two physical education instruct
ors at Dudley were appointed at
the beginning of the school year to
direct the new physical education
program Of the high school. The
new professors are Miss Nash and
w. j. Furron, in charge of girls
and boys physical education re-
Spectively. Professor j. A. Tarpley,
Supervisor Of Negro City schools, is
the Dudley High School princi-
pal
The opening of the Dudley gym
will add another to the ever in
creasing number of gymnasia for
Negroes in the city. The group Of
such athletic facilities now in
clude Jonesboro School A. and r.
College, Bennett College, t r e
Windsor Community Center, and
the recently dedicated gymnasium
auditorium at the j. c. Price
School,
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

up to eight months At present,
white schools run IT'S days a year
and Negro schools 147.
Allowing for the difference in
the length Of the school terms,
South Carolina would increase it's
total expenditure for Negro teach
erS' salaries to approximately 81
100000 if the general assembly
meets the request Of TIE Palmetto
association.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
NOTICE,

See Mrs. Lavon Hamilton for
news articles. She is able to give
you any information you want con-
cerning the Phoenix Index. Call
3-5458, 815 E. Monroe, st.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

st Joseph Hospital Monday. 1t
is hoped that she will be able to
under go an operation in the near
future
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

Amusing and colorful prints the choice of smart
women this spring, and the gay designs will
suit any fancy. Joan Leslie left above, is model
inc a simple crepe print suitable for all daytime
occasions 1T is soft yellow spashed with white,
TURQUOISE and sage green. The belt is matching
green leather and a straw chapeau accents the
ensemble Ruth TIussey, center, has selected
print suit in blue and white with pleated skirt and
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
SICK LIST

Mrs. Maggie Sells is much inn
proved after several weeks illness.
Mrs w. A. Brown, Of 1921 E.
Adams, Street was admitted to the
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Steam were
in the city over the weekend of
February %, having motored over
&c the funeral of Miss wilkins. They
are now residing in San Diego,
California. They left Sunday for
their new home.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

Mrs. E. l.. FleWellen, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Scott Smith,
of PASADENA, California, spent ten
days in Phoenix, visiting friends
and as house guest Of her par
ents. She was entertained Sunday
afternoon at the home Of the
Rossers on E. Washington. st
she left for her home Tuesday.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01

RDia Hearts Dia 8 Hearts
}You are asking question that
very few players of the Expert
class can answer. The term
Trump" is applied to an arti-
ficial value given named suit,
placing it above all others in
rank. The Winslow System recog-
nizes the Natural value of all
suits and is based on the count
of the Naturals in the combined
hands. Therefore the Natlrals of
the Trump Suit are worth no
more than the Naturals of any
other suit in basic value. By this
reasoning the average tricks gain
ed by trumps is two.
The Rule of IL is well exempli-
fled in this deal.
MI "A
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-01
NEW LOCATION

NEW LOCATION
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Wright are
now settled in their new location
and are at home to their many
friends at 602 S. Second Avenue.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15
- p 7777777'77
415th School
Squadron

PVT. Edward Skibicki Of the
4l5th School Squadron is plan
ming to leave this outfit in the
near future. lis the adventure OF
foreign service calling him. He
claims It's Panama or bust. But
before he leaves there is story
that must be told.
The tale. concerns box Of can
dy. an angry fellow and squir-
rel The other day Ed received
through the mail box OF candy.
He passed Il around and put the
rest In his foot locker.
When he came back from work
that afternoon he found his candy
scattered all over the tent floor.
Some so and 50 had eaten mosf OF
il and spilled the rest. Ed was cne
angry fellow. The next afternoon
he was doing some Chinese drill''
dying on his bunk 10 you rook-
ies) when in came the thief.
No. it wasn't soldier with a
sweet tooth but a mischievous
squirrel who had found something
good and came back for seconds.
He didn't stay long this time. how
ever. as size ~ G. I. shoe put
him to flight.-By Pvt. James A.
Hurren.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15
| 30oth School
Squadron

All The men in the 309th School
SQUADRON seem 20 Be highly I'M
pfsssed By the location Of Keesler
yield and the activities connected
wi,b l. The 509ih Is always well
repfesensed II the various social
functions afforded BY the citszens
q, Bilozi and nearby communities.
TIE people Of Biloxi are main
tslning living % 70 the reputation
Of no pitslity Tor which The South
iS Known.
The disciples Of 1zsak Walton
have beci invading the briny
deep with hook and line hoping to
cstrh some Of the finny subjects
Of King Neptunes realm. Believe
Il or not the boys have been do
lng right well.
s-sgt. Curtman 2. wilkinson.
pc Stanley A. Fisher. and Pvt.
Murray Jones. have been seeing
quite lot Of the surrounding
country on their motorcycles. At
every opportunity they need for
the open road. especially Sgt.
Wilkinson. he invariably heads
west as though drawn by some
magnetic force 70 G..ltnnri There
must be some attraction. Or is Il
thai you believe IN Horace Gree
ley's advice. Sergeant?
Sgt Johnny a Afford Is taxi
ins his exam for entrance to the
Officers Training. School The
squadron wishes you the be 4 OF
luck. Sergeant.--By Pvt. Ralph
". WinIand.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15

412th School
Squadron

with the addition OF nine men
the strength Of the 4i2th School
Squadron is now n. Seven men
we're added 70 our roster Satur-
day, October 4. and two more
came IN Monday. October 6.
Pvt. Charles ". Clark left Mon
day. October s. to spend a l5-dsy
furlough at his nome In Milford.
Mich.
Pvt. George Brick returned 10
duty Saturday, October 4. after
spending a l5-day fursough at his
home in New York City.
Several members OF this squad
ron attended the football game at
New Orleans October 4.
Pvt. Glen W. Buschman. who
has been confined in hospital al
the Veterans Facility since Sept.
u. when he underwent an appen-
dectomy. will be released from
the hospital this week, and will
leave Immediately on l5-day
furlough 10 his home in Owosso,
Mich. BY Pvt. George W. Hal
ioran.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15
4l3th School
Squadron

The 4i3th School Squadron. ac-
tlvsted on August 1 5 as a special
duty squadron, now has strength
OF 73 men. II is conveniently locat-
ed in the tent area close to the
Back Bay in the vicinity COM
monty called by the boys Mos
quito Hollow"
The Commanding Officer, lsi
1t. Lloyd l.. Lindsey, was called
to active duty September l., In
civilian life he was principal OF
Seventh Ward High School in Ba-
ton Rouge, La.
S-Sgt. Pat A. Larkin was trans
ferred 70 this squadron from De-
taehed Service. 304th, September
10. Sgt. Larkin reported here fol
duty September 2i, following com
pletion Of two week course al
Curtis Wright Corporation, ST
Louis Division. Robertson, Mo.
where he studied problems in con-
nocton with maintenance and SER
vicing of new aircraft.
S-Sgt. Theodore F.. Mueller and
Corp. Albert F.. Niccolai were
transferred rom the 308th Sep
tember 10 and viii perform the
duties OF ist Sergeant and Sup
ply Sergeant respeetively-By Isl
Sgt. Theodore r. Mueller.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15
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4l6th School
Squadron

Supply Sergeant OF the 4i6th
School Squadron had the snakes. -
That. IS. he had one the other
morning. While going TO wash
something fell on his shoulder.
Upon close examination S-Sgt
Stephen Lawrence found il was a
snake. But no one could identify
II.
So many theories were advance
ed that the matter was taken TO
Post Headquarters. There II was
definitely decided that the snake
was non-poisonous, and not a boa
congtrictor.
This correspondent is again ION
the ball" His wife arrived last
week from Madison. Wis, and
now the squadron may expect
more work and less worry from
him.
s-Sgt. and Mrs. Taylor were
doing duty in Belleviiie, ILL.,. last
week. A l5-day furlough calls for
a little more work now, Sergeant.
BY S-Sgt. Laurence r. Davies.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15
301st School
Squadron

The 50ist School Squadron.
Kneslef Fields second largest
saundron. has had three homes
since rs aclivatlon on May i3.
scott Field. m. jefferson Bar
racks No, and Keesler Field. ist
1t a p. Perkins. Commanding
officer. has been with the Squad
ron since its first days Other Of
icers are 2nd 1t Melvin Nav
renee. 2nd IT. James a. Harkins.
and 2nd IL Nelson F. Mathews.
The 30la can claim several ad-
eantages. lts grounds are shady
and sandy with no mud puddles
IL is near the Back Bay and the
bus line. near the mess halls. and
perhaps. most important near the
+. X. So proud Of the location are
The men of the 30ist that they are
making an offer to other squad
rons 10 bring their iuneh over
some day and picnic on the
grounds.
Having played large part IN
the formation Of Keesler Field,
being ono Of the first squadrons
taiioned here, the 30lsi is look
Ing forward to playing still
larger part IN the future.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15

Nine !nxructols are attending :
FeveN course IN preparation for
duty IN The Ar Corps Technical
School.
Furniture for the Orderly Room
has been completed and the
Squadrou can no@ boast o. one
o. the best Orderly Rooms on the
post.
A ne0 fad IS being introdac-
ed BY members Of the orzanizs-
lion. namely Voluntary c. @"
lCharge Of Quariers1.
Pvt. Herbert K Wooiey, seek
ing seciusion from the mosquitoes
of Back Bay. has chosen to set up
hls col amid inc mattresses and
pillows Of Supply Tent No. 2.
Sgt. Charles 3. Mathews and
Pvt Kurt X Schoen have re-
ceie.d furlpughs and are vis-
ltinK their homess--By Pvt Jim A.
Hannemzn.
The Keesler field news., 1941-10-15
# General Mess Orders

To sake charge Of 81 fpuds
ard aii gravy IN view.
To aatch ny plate n miii-
farv manner. keeping sl~sys on
fae aleft Tor auF stray kausaze
that CONES within slgnt. smell, Or
hearinE
r. report any bread sliced
10 th.n n the meas sergeant.
4 TO report Al calls Tor coffee
more distant fHom "a position
lhan ny own.
S. 10 gut he table only waen
Ibefs = nothing left 70 eat
6. To receive. but not pass on 10
The next man 70 me. any meat.
cabbage, 0f beans left oy the K.
p.s or liable walters.
10 talk - no one nat asks
Tor onions
B. IN case of IRE 10 the mesa
aaii. % grab all eatablss LEFT BY
others ia their eaeape.
2. iu any case not covered BY
Instructions. cali the mess sergeant.
10. To allow no one 70 Stesl any
hing IN ne liBe ~ chow
If. To salute All chicken, beef
steak. pork chops. ham and eggs.
and liver
~. To be especially wstchful at
the table. and during the time Of
eafinR: 70 challenge anyone Who
gets more pie than ! do.