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The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
First Army-Navy ''Y' For CoIored
Soldiers Started At C. 0Iumbus, Ga.

COLUMBUS, Ga.-(SNS)-Dhis
enterpaising little city,, nestled
upon the banks of the Chattahoo-
chez River, is rich in history and
tradition. Since it was established
as a frontier trading station in
the early days of the Georgia Col
ony, it has pioneered in many
fields of endeavor. Today beneath
a warm, bright sun, it made an
other bit of history-this time, of
great interest to Negroes through
out the country. for it witnessed
the ground breaking ceremonies
preliminary to erecting the first
Army and Navy YMCA in Ameri-
ca for Negro soldiers.
Paced by the famous oath In
fantry Band, under the leadership
of Warrant Officer r. B. Tres
vile, and more than 800 soldiers
from the various colored outfits
stationed at Fort Benning, several
thousand spectators on hand for
the occasion, as high ranking mill
tary men, city and county officials.
and outstanding Negro citizens
took part in the history making af-
fair. Following concert by the
band, and short talks by the above
notables, the ground was broken
by Rev. T. w. Smith, leading
colored minister, after being hand
ed the pick and shovel by Colonel
James M. Locket, commanding Of
ficer of the oath Infantry.
The project is the direct result
of fine leadership and insight of
Mr.. E. E. Farley, who for fifteen
years has served the colored troops
of Fort Berning as executive sec
retary of nOn-equipment Army
and Navy YMCA program, and who
will head up the new program.
Mr.. Farley is the only colored man
in the employ of the Army and
Navy Department of the National
Council YMCA. In his effort to
procure the building he has been
most ably assisted by First Lieu
tenant Louis j. Beasley, colored
Chaplain at Fort Benning, Mrs.
Elizabeth M. Lunsford, DR.. T. H.
Brewer, DR.. K. H. Terry, DR.. r.
H Cobb, Mr. p. L. Taylor, gen.
eral manager of the Bishop thea
tres, and other leading Negroes and
white people of Columbus and
Fort Benning.
The building, estimated to cost
more than $4,000, is being financ-
ed by Mrs. Elizabeth M. Luns-
ford, wealthy local colored busi-
ness woman and public spirited
citizen. 1t will be 70 by 70 feet
and will contain offices, rest
roomsk canteen, library, social
rooms, and adequate facilities for
dances, games, religious education
al and recreaticnal activities sorely
needed by the 5000 or more Ne
g3o soldgers to be stationed as
Fort Benning Funds for it's oper-
alton will be furnished by the Co
lumbuS Defense Service Commit
tee and the Army and Navy De-
partment Of the YMCA. Money
to equip the building will be raiS-
ed entirely by colored people here.
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NEGROES IN NATIONAL DEFENSE
PROGRAM is STUDIED

sis of our job on the National De-
tense Program is to get intorma-
ton of what the Defense looks
like and what Is needed-it seems
as if a large number of Negroes
are being employed, not necessar-
ilv on the Defense Projects, but
in other vocationS. The grave prob
lem facing the Negro is the lack
of being prepared in the produc-
tive field-In some states there are
productive workers but not as eX-
tensive as in otherS-It is a tact
that the government is not going
to establish any particular train
ing for Negroes in sections where
there are separate training CEN
ters-They must make an effort
themselves and then the govern
ment will assist them.
Negroes should take advantage of
this vast Defense Project-Out Of
the millions of dollars that have
been allotted for Defense, Negroes
should strive to make some Of it
for themselves. "
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NOn-PartiSan
League Employs
Negro Girls

DETROIT, Michigan-(WNS)-
The CIO Labor Non-partisan Lea
CUE has placed 10 Negro girls in
its offices at Sol Hoffman Building,
on campaign work. A great deal
of work has to be done in making
plans for the spring election cam
paign. The girls were chosen from
various clubs, such as, the Michi-
gan Federation Democratic Club,
and Westside Democratic Fedora
ton. The L. N. P. league Negro
committee was directly responsible
for the hiring of these girls.
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The Columbus Defense Service
Cdmmittee is headed by Walter
Richards white civic leader here.
Its sub committee on work with
Negro troops is headed by Mr..
Maynard r. AShWorth, publisher
of the white daily newspapers. The
colored committee working with
the above white committee. is
chairmaned by DR.. T. H. Brewer,
prominent physician and civic
worker.
The manner in which white and
colored people are enthusiastically
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working together in this undertak-
ing in the, Geep south, makes it
an example OF interracia1 coopera-
ton and goodwill that should claim
the interest of the whole nation.
Officials from Washington have
been here to study the local set
up for work with both white and
colored soldiers, and are favorably
impressed. A type of work similar
to that being done by the Colum-
bus Defense Service Committee
here, may be adopted for the en-
tire country, it is stated.
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LAUNCHES CITY-WIDE DRIVE

HOUSTON,-(ANP)-At the in
itial meeting for the Negro Cham
Der of Commences annual finan-
cial drive, more than $500 was
tabled by the board of directors.
Weekly meetings are to be held at
which time reports will be made
by captains" and generals" of
the opposing Blue and Red factions
which will vie for honors in the
drive.
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FIRST RACE TANK
BATTALION TO BE
ORGANIZED SOON

WASHINGTON, ID. C.-(ANP)
"A light tank battalion COM
posed entirely of Negro troops
will be organized at Camp CIai-
borne, La, it was announced
Thursday by Secretary of War
StimsOn.
The unit will operate as
part of the arnOred force, Slim
son said, and follows the war
departments new policy of hav-
ing Negro units i'm each branch
of the service.
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SICK LIST

Mrs. I. F. Silvers is on the sick
list and has been for three weeks,
she is improving at this writing.
Mrs. w. B. Brown 1921 E. Adams,
ST., is reported doing nicely follow
ing an operation in st. Joseph
hospital. 1t is hoped that she will
soon be home.
Laurence Coleman, the son of
Mrs. Geneva and Mr.. John Cole
man, has been returned to the
Sanitorium since his operation and
the last report he is doing nicely.
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SENTENCED TO LIFE

MONROVLA, Liberia-(ANP) -
Nathaniel Massaeuoi, a teacher al
Liberia College, Kolli Tamba, a
former clerk in the Treasury De-
ment, and Tsh Grimes, a former
clerk in the Department Of Health
and Sanitation, were convicted by
a jury in the Circuit Court, charg-
ed with melting rebellion against
the government and sentenced to
life imprisonments.
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experts. According to an announce
ment this week by L. K. Downing,
dean of the School OF Architec-
ture and Engineering, these cours-
es do not interfere with the I'M.
v2rsity's regular four YEAR cour ,..s
in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical
Engineering and Architecture.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(SNS)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-lSNS) -
A house-building boom has
struck Birmingham with nearly
every section of the city sharing in
the new homes. Persons are enter
ing the Negro rental field for the
first time. Others are building in
"better neighborhoods" their shot
gun design while many colored
families are repairing their homes.
Several Colored business men are
also entering the rental and real
estate field to build decent, mod
ern and sanitary dwellings for rent
and sale.
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Explosives Be
Given Study

WASHINGTON, D. C-(SNS)-Dr r. Percy Barnes
professor of chemistry Howard University has selected
by the Committee Engineering Defense Training of the u
Office of Education of sixteen instructors chemistry
representing engineering schools study under DR. Fred Osen
expert in the field of explosives
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MRS. WINNIE MURPHY of
1884 w. Sherman ST., is recover
ing wonderfully from an injury
received by police dog Thursday,
Feb. 10Th. Mrs. Sarah Martin of N.
18th st. is much improved after
several weeks of illness.
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PHOENIX VISITORS

PHOENIX VISITORS
REV. j. w. BAYLIE of Marshall
Tex, enroute to Calf, stopped
over in Phoenix, few days. He
is widely known as a great revi-
valist. He will conduct a series OF
services in Calf. Best wishes for
his success.
MY. VISIT TO PHOENIX has
a lasting impression as both ac-
Quaintances and strangers are be-
yond question of the noblest type
I have ever met. I am prompted
through their kind reception to
pen my highest regards to all and
to pledge my unfading friendship
and place you one and all On my
dearest memorandum. j. A. Gillian,
400 2 Ave-, S. E., Ardmore, Okla.
MIR. AND MRS. CLARK WAL
TIERS of Litchfield. Ariz., made
trip to Phoenix Friday, March 3
to drive DR.. j. w. Gray and MI
j. A. Gillian to Mesa, Ariz., to wit
ness the class exhibit of the Will
ing Workers Club.
REV. A. r. RICHARDSON Of
Globe, Ariz., was welcome visitor
In Phoenix, Sunday, March, g. He
enjoyed the great meeting at the
First Baptist Church at 3 p. m
When the NAACP was highly sig
nailed by the state organizer OF
Okla, Mr.. j. A. Gillian CWhite}
who was entertained by his life
long friend Rev. j. w. Gray, ii
was reported.
WELL GIRLS, HERE it is again
Mrs. Martha Price is brioe once
more. Mrs. Price, Ct years of age
and MIR. Henry c.. Dennis 73 OF
this city exchanged marriage vows
Sunday afternoon, March 9.
MIR. AND MRS. Lewis Burrel
returned to the city Thursday aft
er spending several months in New
Orleans with relatives and friends.
CLARENCE DENNIS, weight
100 lbs, is wanted by the Mericopa
County sheriff. He is accused OF
stealing clothing, it is reported.
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CLUBS

THE TOP HATTERS CLUB met
at the home of Mrs. Ollie Mae
Christophers 1006 S. 3rd Ave, after
q, brief business period, we were
served Cocktails plus two course
dinner. Proceeding this was a
very beautiful jello fruit salad;
afterWhich Chinese noodles with
say sauce. Everyone enjoyed
lovely evening. Mrs. Matte Payne,
reporter.
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The class began at Washington
University, st. Louis, Missouri. on
March 3, and will last three weeks
This special course in powder and
explosives is being taken by DIR.
Barnes in preparation for a course
in "The Chemistry of Powder and
Explosives to be offered socn at
Howard University as part of the
National Defense program spon-
sored by the U. S. Office of Edu-
cation.
PHI BETA KAPPA MAN
DR.. Barnes is a graduate of Am
herst College and earned his Phi.
d. degree at Harvard University.
He is a member cf Phi Beta Kappa
Honorary Society.
Fourteen scientific papers writ
ten by DR.. Barnes have been pub
lished in the Journal of the Ameri-
can Chemical Society, and he has
two papers in preparation for the
Organic Synthesis. He has served
en- the Howard University faculty
during the past nineteen years
and holds the U. S. Civil Service
rating as Inspector of Powder and
Explosives.
The special intensive short en-
gineering courses offered by the
Howard University School of En-
as part of the National
Defense program, are conducted by
faculty members and government
Evening star., 1941-04-09
Horticultural Unit
Plans Meeting and
Luncheon April 10

The annual meeting of the Ameri-
can Horticultural Society will be held
April 10 at II am. at the Shoreham
Hotel followed by luncheon at pm.
Mrs. Robert H. Fife, president of
the Garden Club of America, and
one of the directors of the society,
will come from New York to address
the group. She will discuss informa-
tion on plant material and the gar
dens of South America which she
gathered during a recent tour with
her husband. professor at Colum-
bia University.
Officers to be naminated during
the business meeting include DR.. E.
J. Kraus of the University of Chi
cago, president; DR.. D. Victor Lums-
den of Washington, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss of
Washington. second vice president:
Miss Cary 3. Millholland, secretary,
and Col. Henry P. Irwin, treasurer
Directors to be nominated are Mrs.
Fife, Mrs. Mortimer Fox of New
York, Mrs. Fairfax Harrison of Vir-
ginia, B. Y. Morrison of Washington,
and DR.. Donald Wyman, Massa-
chusetts.
Many garden clubs will be repre-
sented at the luncheon. Tickets may
be obtained at the Office of the So
ciety, 321 Washington Loan e. Trust
Building.
Evening star., 1941-04-09
First D. A. R. Session
Will Hear Counselor
Of British Embassy
Officers and Delegates
Begin Arriving for
50th Congress

Neville M Butler, counselor of the
British Embassy and Minister to the
United States, will be principal
speaker at the opening meeting of
the 50th Continental Congress of the
Daughters of the American Rev0lu-
ton Monday night in Constitution
Hall.
Mr.. Buffers address, THE Price Of
Liberty" might well be termed the
keynote address of the congress, &C
cording to an announcement last
night by Mrs. Henry NJ Robert, jr.,
president general, as national officers
and other delegates began arriving
for the conclave.
On the speakers stage to hear DR..
Butler will be Government officials,
representatives of various patriotic
societies of the District and the ma
tional officers and honorary national
ofiicers of the D. A. r. The opening
meeting is scheduled to begin at $50
pm. with the procession of national
officers and white-clad pages bearing
flags of the several States.
First of the pre-congress events
will take place tomorrow at Valley
Forge, Pa, where six additional bells
will be presented to the Washing
ton Memorial Chapel carlton by the
D. A. r. organizations of Alabama,
North Dakota, Arkansas, Minnesota,
Mississippi and Oregon. Mrs. Robert
and other national officers will at
tend the ceremony. The dedication
will be by Mrs. Leland Stanford Dux-
bury of Minneapolis, historian gen.
eral.
The D. A. r. National Board of
Management will hold its pre-con-
gress meeting Saturday. Memorial
services for members who have died
will take place in Memorial Conti-
mental Hall on Sunday.
The opening of the congress Mon
day will be preceded by the national
defense meeting under the direction
Of Mrs. Imogen B. Emery of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa. This session will take
place at the Mayflower Hotel.
Evening star., 1941-04-09
Business Group 10 Hold
Connecticut Avenue DAY.

The Connecticut Avenue Business
mems Association last night voted to
hold Connecticut Avenue Day" in
May. Miss Ethel Fistere presented
the resolution.
L. E Massey called upon the asso-
citation to clear up dishonesty Of
some of the merchants"
The association will sponsor an
Easter parade, and plans to hold its
annual dinner-dance in the May
Evening star., 1941-04-09

flower Hotel April 20. A motion was
passed that the group would char
ter the Wilson Lines City of Wash
ington some time in the summer for
the annual outing of the associate
The meeting, held in the May
flower Hotel, was presided over by
the president, Leroy Thayer.
Evening star., 1941-04-09

prize to Richard Courtney, 6 years
service.
The awards were given by men,
bers of the committee following a
two-hour tour of the different Dis
trict Clean City departments.
Members of the Clean City Com
mittee include Mrs. Robert S. Town
send, chairman: Mrs. Lawrence Mar
tin, president of the club; Miss Anne
Lamborn, Mrs. r. Winston Holt,
Mrs. George Oliver Gillingham. Mrs.
Joseph Cox, Mrs. l.. H. Macomber
and Mrs. Arthur G. Christie.
The winners received flags to dis
play on their carts for a year, in ad-
dition to cash prizes.
Evening star., 1941-04-09

II years service In the depart
ment, and second prize to Early
Chambers, with three years service.
Winners in the garbage collec-
ton service were Lorenzo Hines, Is
years service. first prize, and Presly
Crosby, II years service, second
prize.
Israel Jackson. with II years serv-
ice in the street cleaning depart
ment, was awarded first prize for
his group, and James A. Mayo with
16 years service, was awarded sec
ond prize,
First prize in the trash-collec-
ton department went to Charles G
Smith, % years service, and second
Evening star., 1941-04-09
Twentieth Century
Clean City Awards
Are Presented

Awards were presented by the
Clean City Copmittee of the Twen-
tieth Century Club yesterday to
members of the four. Clean City
departments of the District of Co.
lumbia. competitors for prizes given
annually by the club.
In the ash-collection service, first
prize went to Ollie Bowman, with
Evening star., 1941-04-09
Lawyers to Hear McNemur

Naval Government of Insular
Possessions" will be the subject ei
an address by Comdr. Leslie C.
McNemar. U. S. N. R., at a joint
meeting of the American and Fed
eral Bar Associations Committees
on Military and Naval Law today
at 8 pm. at the Mayfiower Hotel.
Evening star., 1941-04-09
Planes Help Celebrate

During the 4OOth anniversary Of
the founding of Santiago, Chile, pas
senger airplanes made special fights
between Santiago and Buenos Aires,
Argentina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

soccer and boccl."
 The ''chow" isn't fancy, he said, but 1t appeared uniformly exoei- lent in ell messes, for officers and crew alike, and of a decided Latin character. "And although o bal. anced diet Is sustained and e wide choice permitted, the detaInees consume no less than two tons of spaghetti monthly.
 Shortly after the arrival of tho first group they wero asked to se- leot q 'conmandant to direct their activities and to act as intermeal. ary between the detainees and the Service. The purser of the S.s. Conte Bianacamon was elected dee spite teh presence of higher rank ing officers.
 "This system hos operated smoth- ly to date. The men perform ell la bor within the detention area: cook ing, diehwashing, furnace-stoking, policing of buiidIngs, etc. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

The Immigration and NaturaliE- ation Services detention station at Fort Mlssoula, Mont, where about poo Italian seamen are being held, is typical of those already in use and others under consideration, they said.
 The "detainees" - the service uses this word in preference to prisoners" or ''internees," since they are not criminals = estah- liShed their own discipline and system of punishment and are free to roam the enclosed reservation as they please.
 Every available comfort is at their disposal" said an official who recently inspected the camp. "The barracks are clean and well venti. lated; crewmen sleep in double. decker hunks, while officers have semi-private individual quarters. They have recreation rooms, show- CTS, and plenty of ope area to indulge in their faporite pastiines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

litle cash, they must notify the Service and the deal is supervised to conform with substantially conn mercial rates.
 "Detainees, during my visit, went about assigned chores in good spir- its and without complaint. There was much singing and cardplaying during leisure hours and the group had organized It's own band.
 "A chat with tho 'eommandant' revealed he was extremely anxious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
WAR IN EUROPE A YEAR AGO
 DEC. 90, 1o40
lnr EInllaa pl

Ad0e Hitler told German wEa that the war was Q mame n@lwMM m world of special privilege nm6 x world Of real freedom and equality as represented hy Naal Germany.
 German frelehter TaarwalA mns scuttied by iss own crew in tne Atlantic.
 Prime Minister ChurchIn toId the House of Commons that Che British, with the aid oe Free French forces, had driven nue- cessfully upon a fortified Italian position in Egypt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

strung on them. station Ruthori- ties carefully explained 10 the ali- ems that they were on their honor nto to pass the line of poles at any point except ct tho gate, aS yet not erected.
 The order was 90 readily ac. cepted that when ono of the men inadvertently strayed a few feet beyond the poles, he was severely Feprinmended by his own ofEicers and was even oatracized by his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

to maintain both the morale of tho detainees and the good relations of the Service. He had only the highest praise for the treatment of his men, emphasizing more than once It's fairness and tustlce,1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
WOMEN SUCCEED

Klamath Falls, Ore. (UP9-Twn women hunters - Alice Hamilton and Mrs. Van Zee - who were told that there were no elk in these parts by male nimrods. came back with two large elk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

make Up their own menus, bake their own bread and carry on their internal lifa under the orders of t'''' elected officers"
 The reservation, about one and Q nan rlaics square, Is divided into two seetions and the 'fenced-in detention area" is surrounded by c high wire fence topped with barbed- wire.
 ''Tt Is regarded by officers as more of R psychological than .
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,olleaeues for days,"

colleagues for days.
 Visitors are allowed, although only ct specified hours. The men may send and receive mall, provid- ing oil correspondence passes through the hands Of the ofiicer- in-charge.
 "Furthermore, extra precautions are taken to prevent exploitation of the detalnees by visitors or guards, If they want to sell any part of their belongings to raise q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
Aliens Learn Democracy In Concentration Camp
RY ROBERT .. MIcKoK

washington, O-Cup-Deportahle aliens detention camps In the United states te native prevented by the receiving good liking 4s according Ice nnhnt of1e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

physical barrier" he said. Tt could not resist Q mass attempt at . break-out.
 Illustrating the exemplary bee havIor of the detaiaees, the ob- server told of the arrival of the first group of approximately i2b officers and men of the Bianea- fiiailos
 "When they arrived at Fort Mis- Soula the fence posts had been raised, but no wire had yet been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
Fishing For Used Car Bgan? Get Line" One Of These
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Household Articles


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-07
GASOLINE SELLER Is. STARTED RIOT
East Boston Station Own. CT Had Crowd of Angry
 Citizens at Doors

BoStnn, Aug. T-(UP)-The Mas sachusettS committee on public safety today to curb infractions of the voluntary z p. m. Curfew on gasoline sales after refusal of one operator to observe the unwritten law resulted in a riot in East Boston.
 The committee asked local groups in the states 351 municipalities to police the industry and by advisory methods force observance of the curfew.
 The action came as motorists in New England and other eastern states faced the prospect of being limited to IS gallons week under a strict rationing program.
 The East Boston riot was previpi- tated, police said, by refusal of one proprietor to close his station his station because a rival station re- mained open to sell flor emergen- cieS only"
 A crowd began gatherong outside the station about 8 p. m. and each time he serviced car he and the driver were berated by the onlookers. Nearly 300 persons had gathered when one section rushed the sta- ton, seized the flag and bore down on the proprietor.
 Police rescued him after he had sought refuge behind the locked doors of his station and later re- turned to him the lag. He then locked up the station and went home under police escort.