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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-18
Education by Phone for
Sick Pupils in Iowa

Limbs withered by infantile paral-
ysis, hearts with a Pickering beat,
bones broken in accidents-these
and other Affections have failed to
keep % Iowa pupils from "going to
school,"
A dozen Iowa districts are using
a so-called 1.-TWO way teaching de-
vice" over a leased wire hookup,
according to Jessie w. Parker, Iowa
superintendent of public instruction.
Actually, the mechanism is similar
to the inter-office communication
arrangement used by a boss when
he talks to his secretary in another
office.
Placed in the pupils room at
home is a box-like instrument re-
sembling a small radio set. On the
teachers desk at school is another
just like it.
The child not only hears every.
thing that goes on in the classroom
he also ''recites" when called
upon. Inc state OF Iowa provides
the devices and the school district
pays the telephone tolls.
THE child feels he still is part Of
his class" Miss Parker said. 1.-THE
teacher says good morning to him
each day and so do all his class.
mates"
The voices of whole classes and
the teachers have benefited by use
of the devices. the state superintend-
ent said.
The hookups are used only when
the child is feeling well but is un-
able to leave his home, she said. The
method is especially valuable in
keeping up the morale of a child
who is confined to bed for weeks or
months with a heart ailment.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-18
Sneeze by Stroboscope
Studied by Scientists

That respiratory diseases may be
spread through the expulsion Of
germs in sneeze or cough is fairly
generally known. With the aid of a
comparatively new Photographic
process, which can take 900 pictures
a second, an investigation was I'M
derway to determine how widely
and rapidly the droplets in a sneeze
spread. The investigators hoped
their findings would be of some help
in the battle against respiratory dis
eases.
The Photographic process used
was that invented by DR.. Harold
Edgerton of the Massachusetts In
stitute of Technology. Called strob-
oscopic photography, the process
differs from ordinary photography
in that the camera shutter is left
open and the light (supplied by
gas-filled tube, or stroboscope) is
broken into $4,000 flashes a min
ute. Impressions are left on the
Photographic plate each time the
light flashes; in ordinary photog-
raphy the light remains constant
and the camera shutter opens and
closes.
Heading the research into the
common sneeze was one Of DR.. Ed
gerton's colleagues at M. I. T., Prof.
Marshall w. Jennison of the depart
ment of biology and public health.
Using Edgerton's technique, Pro-
fessor Jennison made several photo
graphs of the effect of a sneeze.
Among his early findings:
Near the end of a sneeze, the
mouth closes involuntarily and pro-
pels at high speed 1.-TWO miles min.
ute) a great number Of droplets
through the restricted opening.
In single spasm, thousands of
droplets ranging down to one two
hundred-and-fiftieth of an inch in
diameter are expelled.
The smallest of these drops evap-
crate but others are left floating in
the air. These particles may be
distributed to other persons.
Compared with the number Of
drops issuing from the mouth, those
coming from the nose are insight
icant.
In general, coughing gives forth
fewer but larger droplets than
sneeZing.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-18
ImpOrtantM!

In reference to the editorial Gun
fair Practices by Labor UniOns?"
in last weeks paper which involved
the employment of a cOlOred wOm-
an in the garment industry, we
wish to report that negotiations
for satisfactory settlement of the
matter are progressing and there
is not at this time, in our opinion,
any need for further exposition of
the case.
The International Garm e n t
Workers Union of Minneapolis,
through its representative, M. L..
Finklestein; the Minneapolis
Branch of the NAACP; the Mime
apOlis Urban League and its secre-
tary, c. w. Washington; the Jew
ish Authorization Council of
Minnesota; Samuel L. Scheiner, ex-
ecutive secretary; the Minnesota
Negro Defense Committee, Ralph
Helstein, attorney for the CLIO; the
Ladies' Leader Garment Co.; the
Spokesman and Recorder news
papers, and others have, we be-
lieve, obtained an understanding
and a victory for democracy and
racial tolerance.
Details concerning the matter
will be given in next weeks paper.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-18

win of Indiana who sang two very
stirring numbers, "HeIl Under
stand and Say We'll Done" and
Glide Me-" in a true gospel style.
A job as Messenger in Govern
ment Service at Washington is
open to any person having the
ability. The youth are urged to
make applications for this posi-
ton.
Rev. S. E. Ware and congrega.
ton were guests of Zion Baptist
+ Church at $3.50 p. m. Music was
furnished by the Gospel Chorus
under the direction of Mrs. Arlee
Slaughter. The pastors subject
was "a Good Man Is Hard To
Find"
B. Y. P. U. was at six thirty.
Miss Dorthy Thomas instructed
the lesson.
The subject for the eight o'clock
service was "Dry Bones in The
Valley" Every Sunday night Rev.
Ware breaches request sermons. If
you have a request please give it
to Mrs. Clayton, 721 Rondo Ave.,
Da. 60O8.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-18

that this convention was highly
successful in most every way. We
were the only Branch in Minnesota
represented and this is the first
time in more than fifteen years
that the st. Paul Branch has sent
representation. We took active part
in the powerful Resolutions and
Time and Place Committees. We
helped raise funds for the widow of
Bob White who was shot to death
in Conroe, Texas, Court Room June
10th. We helped raise funds for
Union whose members were on
strike for recognition and adequate
wage and better working condi-
tions in Houston, Texas, and whose
membership is $50 Negroes. We
also assisted the Youth in their
program, in helping them to solve
some of their problems.
You are cordially invited to hear
a more complete and detailed re-
port of this conference at our next
regular meeting at the Halle @.
Brown Community House, July
22nd, at 500 P. M.
Again many thanks to all, am
Respectfully yours,
Nathaniel A. Evans,
President, st. Paul Branch
N. A. A. G. P. ........
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PILGRIM BAPTIST,
THE HOME-LIKE CHURCH"
NEWS
By IRA DORSEY
795 Rondo Ave.

795 Rondo Ave.
The Sunday School opened the
services for Sunday, July 10,
1941. The subject of the lesson
was christianity Expands in
Asia" The text was Rom. 10:
1-21:17. The lesson was led by
Miss Evelyn Kelly.
The eleven o'clock church SER
vice opened with the choir march
ing in under the direction of Mrs.
Arvie Ware. Rev. Wares text
was "Thou Shalt Not Commit
Adultery" Elk. 2O:14. The subject,
"The Sacredness of the Home"
The lovely flowers were donated
by Mrs. Roxy Anderson, in memory
of her mother.
We were very glad to have the
following visitors with US: Mrs.
David Cook of Illinois, Mrs. E.
Brown of Kentucky, Mrs. Pruston
Perry of st. Petersburg, Florida,
Mrs. Matte Lewis of New Or
leans, Louisiana, Mrs. Lizzie Buck
men and Mrs. Nellie M. Haggard
of Winchester, Kentucky, Mrs.
Rhea L. Thompson of Kentucky,
Mr.. j. M. Walters of Indiana, Mr..
George Beckman of Louisville,
Kentucky, H. c. Russell of Louis
vile, Kentucky, and Mrs. S. Good
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Reprinted by Request
NEGRO
BY LangstOn Hughes

By Langston Hughes
Democracy will not come
Today, this year,
Nor ever
Through compromise and fear,
I have as much right
AS the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet and
Own the land.
I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their course.
Tomorrow is another day.
I do not want my freedom when
Pm dead.
I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.
Freedom
Is strong seed
Planted
In great need.
I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-18
st. Paul NAACP Presi-
dent Makes Report
Thanks Public
387 N. st. Adams St.,
st. Paul, Minnesota
July ID, 1941.

387 N. St. Adams St.,
st. Paul, Minnesota
July ID, 1941.
Editor: I wish to thank all
members and friends of the st.
Paul Branch of the N. A. A. C. P.
for helping US to raise funds for
the purpose of sending delegates
to the thirty-second annual N. A.
A. c. P. Conference at Houston,
Texas, June 24-29.
Our Tea at the Sterling Club.
June 9th, and our all American
Program at the Halle @. Brown
Community House, June goth, were
in a degree successful financially.
Those who did not see the All
American Program missed a very
good show. The singing, dancing,
and musical interpretations were
of such flawless character that they
evoked thrilled admiration.
should like all who were so kind
and generous in assisting US with
our programs for the raising of
funds and those who gave personal
donations to help send delegates to
the National Conference to know
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Jewel Cache Baked

A bowl of cream of tartar made
a good hiding place for Mrs. Mylin
Carr's (Wabash, IndD jeWelry, un-
til her mother did some baking.
After using what she needed Mrs.
Carr's mother decided the cream Of
tartar had been in the cupboard too
long and threw the remainder in
the stove. A bit of melted gold and
one of the nine diamonds were re.
covered from the ashes.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-07-18
MT. OLIVET CHURCH NOTES
Rev. C. B. Wheeler, Pastor
Geraldine MiddlecOff, Reporter

Women's Day on last Sunday
was very successful. Both services
for the day were conducted by the
women and Mrs. Genevieve Ash
ford, president of the Women's
Convention of Iowa, Minnesota,
Nebraska and South Dakota was
the guest speaker.
Dinner was served at the church.
Plans are being made for the
Association at Mt. Olivet in Au-
gust. Every member and friend Of
the church is invited to attend
services.
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Urges Paper to Try
To Interest People in
Defense Training
Editor,

Editor,
am a constant reader of your
paper, and think it a splendid pub
LEGATION. I believe your policy of
accepting that which is construc-
tive criticism, permits me to say
what little have been thinking.
I, as we'll as you, know that the
present Administration is making
it possible, thru the National De-
tense Training programs, for our
Young People to get training in
various trades, trades which are
a necessity in the Defense Indus
tries as we'll as Private Industry.
Trades at which we will be able to
work, and not only better support
family, but enable US to raise
our normal standard of living.
You and I also know that from
the ranks of the tradesmen, as we
would then be classified, the indis-
pensable expert energies. We all
agree that the ability of the work
ing or producing element deter
mines the very existence of any
Nation or group of people.
My criticism is not that an in
territorial omission has been made,
but that it is an oversight Of the
important fact, that your paper is
the most effective method of CIV
ing all Of the information to our
community for it's information and
guidance. Also, to instill into the
minds of our people that now,
"NOW," as fast as possible, is the
time to prepare for the oppor-
tunities from which we have been
barred. Not only barred, but as
far as Vocational Guidance is con-
cerned, we have been advised not
to prepare.
Just to make this letter different
from those I presume you usually
look for, and get, I'll try to offer
a beginner" as a constructive So
luton. Let US just mould a bit
of action as an example. Suppose
you, thru your paper, first, give
us the facts about the National
Defense Training programs. Then
in your own convincing manner,
you not only showed, by compari-
son, but explained the advantage of
taking this training. The result
would probably be very discourage
ing until the first few people rea-
lized the Importance of the situa-
ton. Inquiries will result: When
curiosity is aroused general CONVEX
sation will follow. Then, and only
then can those, who are in the
position to assist, get the much
needed cooperation to enable them
to fulfill their obligations and
duties to the community.
! am writing this letter to you,
because I have met with groups
of young men, talked with a few
parents, and have talked it on the
street corners. You have just one
guess as to the information I
learned from those steps. I have
also tried to find one civic group
among our people, that had a def
mite plan of either Parent Educa-
ton, or Youth Guidance; and I am
sorry to say-I found none at the
time of this letter. In a conversa-
ton with the Editor of The Kansas
City Call, 1 learned that the same
situation exists in that City, but
he agreed some step in this direc-
ton must be taken. I sincerely
believe that you will have the sup
port of all the methodical minds, if
you follow this, or a similar plan.
Respectfully,
J. T. H.
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PILGRIM BAPTIST
CHURCH
(The Homelike Church)
REV. S. E. WARE, PASTOR

NLVs D. Z. WAhEs FHOIOu
M. "A. Boiling. Supt.
$50 A. M. Sunday School. M. A. Boil
ing. Supt.
HOO A. M. Subject: The Eighth Com
mGndment. Thou Shalt Not
Steal"
6:3oP. M. B. Y.P. u, Mrs. S. Gaylord,
Pres. Mrs. L. Smith. Sec'Y.
800 P. M. Evening service Subject: Be
hold l Set Before Thee An
Open Door,"
Remember your obligations TO your
church.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Expect Negro Leaders Will
Be Appointed in Each State

WASHINGTON, D.C.-(ANP)-
The appointment of several Ne
groeS to important posts in the near
future, to do with the problems ol
placement and training in nation
al defense, is reported IN the plans
of the advisory commission to the
Council of National Defense, fol-
lowing the urging of such a group
of appointments by persons close
TO the administration
Throughout the long series of
discussions and meetings on. what
the Negro could do and how he
could best serve the country in
the crisis, was the ever present
bugaboo of the economic set up
whereby the Negro could not bene-
fit through the vast amount Of
money being expended for defense
projects.
From certain sections came re-
ports that Negroes would not be
included in the general setup
which caused apprehension in the
minds of some leaders. Promptly
they went to work and suggested
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
CONGRATULATE index Editor
On Papers 5th Anniversary

tinued cooperation 4n the building
OF a bigger and a better news
service to the people of the city OF
Phoenix and the State of Arizona
7 implore the colored populace OF
the city and state to join us in this
greater service move. Yours fo1
success James L. Davis, Manager OF
the Davis Dept. Agency. 1910 E.
Madison street.
March S, 194l
To the Editor of the Phoenix Index:
Accept my congratulations in
reaching your 5th anniversary. You
have done a wonderful work with
this paper 1t is inspiring to the
colored race and it contains such
interesting news that we could not
get only through a colored edition.
Personally do appreciate the
privilege of having our own
medium whereby we may express
our views on religious and political
iffairs. This Editor is wonderful
church worker. Since March, is the
anniversary month for The Phoenix
Index I hope it will be a year OF
success and pray that God will
bless you ond crown your labor With
abundance of success.
Very truly yours
Mrs Mack Allen.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
NAACP Seeks Sum
To Match Grants

NEW YORK (SNS) - The
estate of the late Robert Mar
shall who was the son of the
late Louis Marshall, famous con-
Stituticnal lawyer and NAACP
attorney, has made two grants
of $500 each to the NAACP
on condition that these sums be
matched by contributions from
other sources.
One grant is for the integra-
ton of Negroes into the national
defense program; and the 9TH
er is to secure equal educa-
tiOnaI opportunity for Negroes.
Contributions may be sent to
the NAACP, 50 Fifth Avenue,
New York, with checks made
payable to Mary White Owing
ton, treasurer. Contributions for
this purpose will be deductible
for income tax purposes.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

leading to the Townsight, begin
ming at the river. one and one-helf
miles west of Liberty, and contin-
uing several miles along the main
section leading directly into Mont
gomery Road, which iS the main
road leading into the Townsight.
The committee also reportod that
the white citizens living in Rain
Bow Valley are showing splendid
cooperation with the colored citi-
zens in their efforts to obtain i'm
provement on roads, also bridge
crossing the Gila River.
Thomasville is a colored town
being built in the heart of the Rain
Bow valley which is 80 miles west
and miles south of Phoenix.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
According to President Forester
B. Washington of the Atlanta Uni
vetsity School of Social Work in a
statement to the press late Sunday
night, DR.. Mary Mcleod Bethune
mas reconsidered her recent resig-
nation and will continue indefinite
ly to fill the important role OF
president of Bethune-Cook1nan
College at Daytona Beach, Florida.
Mr.. Washington, who is a MEM
ber of the trustee board OF
Bethune- Goodman, arrived in the
Gate City Saturday after attend
ing an important meet of that
executive body last Thursday,
March 6, at the college Bishop
Charles w. Flint, board chairman,
presided.
DRAMATIC SPEECH
At the meeting, DR.. Bethune
gave a poignant and touching
statement of why She had resigned
as president of the institution. Her
eyes were tear-filled as she told
dramatically of her pioneer strug 8.
gled to advance the standards,
plane of service, and general well
fare of the institution.
But no sooner had the energetic
National Director of Negro affairs
for the National Youth AdminiStra-
ton resumed her seat than in
fluential manners Of the board took
the floor and advanced significant
and convincing reasons why Mrs
Bethune's resignation should not
be accepted. Among these were
Bishop Flint, U. S. Senator Wool
colt of Connecticut, Dr. M. s.
Davage and others.
RESIGNATION, UNFORTUNATlE.
The entire group took the post
ton that to lose Mrs Bethune AT
so critical a period in the affairs
of the institution would be detri
mental to the future welfare Of
Bethune- Cookman college Her
resignation, coming at such a time,
was most unfortunate, it was
unanimously agreed.
Finally, DR.. Frederick D. Pat
terson of Tuskegee Institute, act
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

the progress and advancement OF
this city and state through the
printed word in that medium. ]
worked with Mr.. G. S. Rodgers as
Editor of the Clean until he ceas-
ed publishing the paper. Women il
free America are engaged in most
every type and kind of endeavoI
and are bringing to the men in
free America by their accomplish
ment and success the fact that
they were taken out of mans side
and that they are willing to share
equally in the great task of pro-
gress and advancement in the
things that are NOBLE and GOOD.
Mrs. Editor you are doing Won
derful part in this our community
allow me to again pledge my con-
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

wish to congratulate the Eu.-
tor and the staff of the Phoenix
Index on the publications 5th an
niversary I am sure that there is a
story behind the years of hard work
tsot connot be overlooked which has
meant ups and downs headaches an,
heartacheS. successes and failures,
but always constant climb toward
giving Phoenix and Arizona real
newspaper. For over a quarter Of
century I have sold and directed
the sale of Negro newspapers and
periodicals believing now as I did in
the beginning that they cary mes
sage to the Negro for the Negro
that cannot be obtained in any
other newspapers and periodicals
regardless to their size and circula-
ton. I admired for more than 25
years the efforts of the late Rob-
ert S. Abott, Eitor and Publisher
of the Chicago Defender and Dean
of Negro Journalism to the extent
that I have sold his publication
and have caused my wife and our
three children Justus, Joseph and
Leta Mae to sell them on the
streets and in the homes of Phoe-
nix, citizens for many years. am
directing the sale of Negro publi-
cations now through six boys name
ly Addison and Arthur Former,
Charlie Gilbert, Sidney Asher. Ju-
Illus Gill and Harry Williams. ]
worked with the late Mrs. Agra E
Heckett who was Editor and Pub
Usher of the ARIZONA Clean. She
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
FOUR MEN FACE
ASSAULT CHARGE

-Four Phoenix colored men were
charged yestesstsy with simple as
sault on j. J. Jeter, a Phoenix
special policeman, at 1907 South
Seventh avenue.
They are Nathaniel Ohristy
Lewis, q years old, 1875 East Mon
roe street; John Ford Smith. %,
231 West Yavapai street; Edgar
White, 26, 36th street and Hen
shaw road; and man identified
only as Bob Doe.
Smith and White pleaded not
guilty in West Phoenix Precinct
Justice Court and trial was set for
IL am. March IL. With Lewis
who was not arraigned, they were
released under $500 bonds.
The fourth defendant was no.
Immediately arrested.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Bethune To Hold
To Position AS
Head Of College

ing for the committee weighing and
considering Dr.. Bethune'S resigna-
ton as head of the college, made
a detailed report in the form o.
resolutions, in which the said COM
m<cte,e strongly recommended
against approval of her resigna'
ton.
Deeply moved and sWayed to
great emotion by the tremendous
vote of confidence, DR.. Bethune, IL
a ringing decision that filled the
assembly with an atmosphere OF
approval, declared it the most diff
ficult thing she was ever called
upon TO decide but that she was
withdrawing her resignation and
letting the will of the powerful
majority prevail.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
To Name More Negroes To
National Defense Setup

to believe that in the very
near future there will be several
appointments made whereby Ne
groes in various states where there
is heavy labor problem, will have
representation to work out their
problems and see that they receive
fair play.
The idea is if possible to name
a Negro as adviser to the National
Council to act in similar capacity to
others now so employed in war,
Selective Service and elsewhere.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

the appointment of men in each
state to look into the situation and
to attempt to integrate the Negro
into the labor situation whereby
he could profit by his training
and experience.
Although the plan is as yet
nebuIouS, there is every reason
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
ACQUITTAL ENDS
MURDER HEARING

FLORENCE, Mar. 5-F. T. Nor
rison, 81 years old, was acquitted
by Pinal County Superior Court
jury tsSaS on a charge of murder
resulting from the knife Staying
of Thomas Gill at an Eloy cotton
camp last December 14th.
The jury .deliberated less than an
hour.
Morrison pleaded self-defense
claiming Gill threatened him be.
fore the stabbing. The men, both
cototn pickers, had been arguing
over possession of a few cents
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
RETURNS HOME

Gus Wilkins. 18, l4O6 East Madi-
son Street. vino was wounded last
Monday night by the bullet fired
by a neighbor, which killed his sis
ter, Cassie, 81, was released from
st. Joseph's Hospital Monday and
returned to his home.
Andrew James, SO, who admitted
firing the shot, apparently in
a jealous rage because of the young
woman's attentions to another
man, faces a first degree murder
charge for her Staying
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Roads Beinq
Built Into
Thomasville

The Thomasville Development
Company held a business meeting
Thursday night at 1431 E. Jeffer-
son Street, at $3.50 pm. 1t was
reported by a committee that the
Maricopa County Board OF Super
visors are cooperating to the full
est extent in building the roads
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

ATLANTA. G.a-(SNS)-
The Coed Glass of Liberty Bap-
tist church entertained with an old
fashion box supper Friday right at
the home of Mrs. Florine Paschal
437 Gartrell Street. Games, music
and good eats were the features