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The guardian., 1941-05-24
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CHURCH NEWS
FREE WILL COMMUNITY
METHODIST CHURCH
1O7 Cabot Street, Boston
Rev. John S. Myrick, pastor

Rev. Myrick preached Sunday, May
Is, IL am. from the text, "But We shall
receive power after the Holy Ghost is
come upon you," Acts Is. Rev. Ny
rick said this is the day that the Holy
Ghost only deals with humanity. First
God dealt with humanity; secondly,
Jesus Christ dealt with humanity
thirdly, the Holy Ghost deals with
humanity. He said: "If the Holy
Ghost has not come into your life, you
do not know God. Gods Holy Spirit
is the Holy Ghost; and if you have not
received Gods Holy Spirit, you do
not know God. When one is born of
the Spirit of God, that is the Holy
Ghost" After the sermon Sister Alice
Williams of IL Weston St., united with
the church. We were indeed glad to
have Sister Edna Middlebrooks with
us Sunday. Mrs. Alzater Moore, Miss
Eula Gaines, Miss Elnora Middle
brooks, Mrs. Parolee Summers, Miss
Flora Middlebrooks, sang exceedingly
well Sunday. The pastor also
preached at night. Be a member of
the Free VIII Club, and do some work
for God. Mrs. Alzater Moore is presi-
dent; Mrs. Odessa Williams, Sect. and
Mrs. Parlee Summers, treasurer.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
UNDEMoCRATIC CoWARDICE

Organized acquiescence, connivance,
Endorsement in any manner or by pro
cess of elimination by Government or
outside agencies, denying Colored
Americas efficient manpower the right
to participate in mobilization of Ma
tional Defense, principally Civil, Mill
tary and Naval; persistant overt acts
of racial disqualifcation-all should
be considered wanton undemocratic
cowardice
america is today organizing its
manpower, wealth and skill to beat
down what is probably the most serious
threat to the United States since the
Civil War;" says Joseph G. Harrison
in the Christian Science Monitor, and
continues, Meanwhile, another prob
lem has arisen which is seriously dis
turbing the War Department. This is
the question of hundreds of Colored
soldiers sent from the North to training
centers in the South. On a recent tour
of Southern camps. On a recent tour
papermen were told by an officer at
Fort Benning, Ca, there was appre-
hension over what might occur when
Colored soldiers from the North were
subjected to the different conditions
prevailing in the deep South. The i'm
preston was given that the officers at
Fort Benning frankly doubted the War
Departments wisdom in sending these
colored troops to Southern states.
point was led to this criticism three
weeks ago when a colored private was
found lynched in an obscure corner of
the Ft. Benning Reservation. This and
the recent killing of a colored private in
Fayetteville, N. c., by white man have
caused the War Department to start an
investigation which may possibly lead
to a change in policy.
DEMOCRACY AT CROSSROADS
Where is America drifting in this
momentous world crisis? Is it to hope
less isolation, or to a greater State of
National Security? Are the mandates
of "1776" still the guiding point for
future generations? Are the hopes of
Bartholdi shattered when America
thinks of France absolutely surrounded
and dismayed, because of Dictator in
vasion?
The above questions are forebodings
of looming catastrophe. Black man
power should not be ignored. Thus
Colored America Graves a chance to
participate in this grave crisis like all
human beings living in a land of free
dom.
Colored America is adjusting itself
for maximum aid to National defense.
Black man and womanhood are being
steeled by the memorable words of Pat
rick Henry.-"It is natural for man
to indulge in the illusions of Hope. We
The guardian., 1941-05-24
STATE AUDITOR APPOINTS
COLORED ASSISTANT
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Silas F. Taylor, leader of the colored
Democracy of Massachusetts. The
Auditor, when approached by DIR. Tay-
lor during the last election, said that if
he were elected he would appoint COM
petent colored man in his office. 'Tf a
man is qualified, whether white or
black" said Auditor Buckley, che
should be given recognition. l have
always stood for democratic principles
and am a firm believer in equality for
ALL"
Commenting on the Henderson ap-
pointment, DR.. Taylor said: "Auditor
Buckley has received congratulations
and concentrations from all Demo-
cratic leaders. By appointing Hender-
son as one of his assistants, Auditor
Buckley shows that he believes in giving
recognition to competence regardless Of
race or color. Mr.. Buckley is the only
Democrat now holding state office,
and his broad, liberal attitude destines
him to go long way in politics."
The guardian., 1941-05-24
Brown Recital One of
Wide Proportions

Establishing something of a prece-
dent, the forthcoming dance revue of
the Stanley Brown Studio (''Danee
Patterns of 1941")has been booked in
advance by theatrical agents even
though it has not made its initial show
ing. This is adequate proof of the fine
professionalism in showmanship which
will be evident June 3 when the recital
is presented at Jordan Hall.
Mr.. Brown at present is in New
York where he will select his stage
curtains and properties. Music, in
charge of Preston SANDY" Sandiford,
will be furnished by an augmented
unit of fourteen musicians, thus max
ing "Dance Patterns" truly one of the
seasons "biggest little shows.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
LAST RITES FOR
7. WILCOTT SWAN

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bessele swan, every assistance in her
bereavement. They and hundreds of
other friends thronged the modern
Funeral Home at 81 Dartmouth ST to
view his remains where they reposed
t@r several days. A group of Masons
performed their rites at the bier,
Funeral services were conducted
Friday, May 16, at Columbus AVG
ME- Zion Church and were in the ma
ture OF a musical tribute to deceased
whose sweet tenor voice had so often
Deen heard in church and concert. DR..
w. y. Taylor was in charge of the pro-
gram, having come forward with
Adon's pastor, Rev. J. H. D. Bailey in
oHrelng the church and it's facilities,
A large crowd filled the edifce long
oetore the arrival of the funeral cor.
Cege. Among the grieved friends were
deceaseds fellow employees of tbe
Back Bay Post Office who were ont in
1ul force, those on duty excused bv
tne superintendent in RELAYS so that
all could be present at sometime dnr-
ing the services and a number were in
Cne funeral cortege to Forest Hills
Cemetery. Wv AiiiiS
Inc services, planned by the widow
as concert with music predon,ino+
ing, were most beautiful and innres
siye. Prof. Ernest O'Banvour nIaved
The Lost Chord" as a funeral I,o,,cI,
The Columbia Glee Club that 70 onoe
Iorcetnl aggregation o fine singers
now diminished in numbers, gathered
Cogether by Wmfi H. Scott, sang sew.
@ eTai selections. Grounlle Stewart sano
~ Rest In the Lord; Mrs. Blanche
Dlggs (who at the inception of hel
musical career sang in choir directed
oy Mr: Swami and William H, Richard
son, also sang solos, the latter render
ing lnnctus", favorite selection n
deceased. Mrs. Mamie Williams Sane
crossing the Bar, another of de-
ceased's favorites. Rev. Bailey daIiv
cred most appropriate and toucbine
eulogy. Rev. M. J. Minor offered nrav
er silver toned metallic casket beiC
the remains.
Floral tributes were in avidoroo ~,
these, together with condoIenca coTJS r.ii,
letters and kilograms were sent bv tn,
Back Bay Post Office "a large stand
ing Plecel, Mr.. and Mrs. Teixeira an[
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Scars, tb,
Strathmore Tennis Club (Wm. Fl Ra
ttlum, president), Mrs. Perry and fam
Ily, Mrs. K. Kielman, George M
Brampton, Margaret Shinnock. Mr.
and Mrs. M. J. Horusby, Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Robinson, Mrs. Gertrude Ed
monson, Max Orlick and sons. Mr. ant
Mrs, Arthur White, Mrs. Harriet
NTevitt, Of Washington, D. c.. and Mis-,
Fannie Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Watsor
and family, Mrs. Christine JacksoI
and family of Norfolk, Va, and others
Mrs. Cora Reid MacKerrow was tbt
eincient funeral director. Interment
was IN Forest Hills Cemetery.
The following obituary prepared by
Mrs. Marie Boykin who came on from
New York for the funeral. was read iG,l by
DR.. W. o. Taylor. eau "
1t is with deep sorrow that we record
the departure of our beloved friend
Providence, in His infinite wisdom ba,
Thomas W. Swan. Whereas the all-wist
The guardian., 1941-05-24

then comes the startling announcement
like a bombshell Orsen Welle
drama begins at the end and carefully
returns to fit together each segment Of
the story in its natural relation leaving
you to follow the chain of events in
logical sequence until finally the prlncl-
pal characters admit defeat in Their
quest and ends by giving you the secret
which they failed to discover. The
amazing success of Orson Welles on
stage, radio and now the screen is mete-
oric but well merited. He made a fine
play out of borderline novel in Native
Son" and scored another colOred star
on Broadway with Canada Lee He has
plans for producing "Othello" with a
colored actor in the title role on Broad
way this Fall. In "Citizen Kane" which
he wrote, produced and acted the prn,
cipal role, he proves his genius and
talent for the theatre once again.
heartily recommend this powerful and
dramatic film now currently showing
twice a day at the Majestic Theatre.
R.K.O. MEMORIAL
R.K.O. Memorial Theatre features
our radio favorites of melody "Ihe
Four Ink Spots" in "The Great Amer
can Broadcast" with Mary Beth Hughes
the Nicholas Brothers, the Were Bro
theirs supporting such stars as AhcS
Faye, Jack Oakie, John Payne ana
Cesar Romero all this week in a nnllS'
cal drama.
CIVIC REPERTORY
This week the new screen attraction
at the Civic Repertory Theatre will De
"The Proud Valley" film dealing Win
the inhabitants of coal mining town
in Wales and starring the great Amer
can colored baritone, Paul RobeSon'
Mr.. Robson appears as David GoilaIn,
the John Henry of the Welsh miners
who comes to the mining town cl
Blaendy looking for work and finds DIS
place in the community by joining IL
the annual song contest. Robson, sing
five songs in the course of the proo"
ton.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
PLEASANT HILL BAPT. CHURCH
80 Waumbeck St., ROxbury
Rev. sam1 H. Bullock, Pastor

Rev. Sam1 H. Bullock, Pastor
There was a good attendance Sunday
morning including a number of visitors
all of whom enjoyed the fine sermon
preached by Rev. McKenney. In the
evening Pleasant Hill, accompanied by
the Cloverleaf Quartet, was guest of
Park Street Church, DR. Harold John
Oekenga, pastor. This service was
heard over the air and was very i'm
pressive.
In presenting the members of the
quartet who thrilled the large audience
Rev. Bullock said that not only were
they quite happy to be there but they
were also very grateful for the oppor-
tunity to sing for the members and
friends of Park Street Church. Sunday,
May %, the Interracial Fellowship
Forum will convene at 3 o'clock at
which time DR.. Rex. Shepler and his
young people will appear on the very
interesting program planned for that
hour. Other guests will be the popu-
lar and magnetic young preacher Rev.
Freeman of Andover Newton Theologi-
cal Seminary. Music by the Glover
Leaf Quartet and the Pleasant Hill
Singers will be heard at this afternoon
service.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
THE CHURCH OF CHRIST
1888 fremont st.
Rev. Robert E. Brooks, pastor

Rev. Robert E. Brooks, pastor
The pastor filled his pulpit at both
services Sunday. At the afternoon SER
vice he spoke from Philippians $40,
"That Might Know Him" The pas
tor emphasized the fact that it was
good to be acquainted with men of cul-
ture, of standing, and of influence, but
aboxe all one should seek to know Jesus.
Visiting Bro. Grifford from Fourth
Methodist Church responded with re
marks and closing doxology.
At night the pastor spoke on Faith
full to the end" =. Judges II :35. Facts
that could not be disputed were brought
out by the pastor in his discourse,
Surely we can truthfully say that this
man of God makes the Bible plain. The
Friends meet friends in the church
old gospel for new day.
where all are made welcome.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
DEDICATION AT PEOPLES
BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY
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8 :3Owill feature outstanding vical SOLO
lists and prominent organists in the
dedication Of the newly installed pipe
organ.
Roland Hayes, the internationally
famous tenor, will be present at the
evening exercises for dedicating the new
stained glass windows and is to be one
of the speakers. The evening sermon
will be preached by Rev. j. Q. jackson
of Newport, R. 1.
The guardian., 1941-05-24

last week was Every much exaggerated" !"
He is much alive and has been annoyed
by phone calls and the anxiety of
friends caused by the erroneous report.
His present address is 81 Harwich St.
The Everett Citizens League has not
let up in its effort to have the Nurse
Bill passed. The committee states that
the bill may soon be brought to the
Senate floor for action. Members met
Thursday with Senator Goodwin, presi-
dent of the Senate.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
Swan

j. Wilcott Swan of 81 Yarmouth St.,
died Saturday, May 10, 1941. Funeral
services Friday, May 16, at Columbus
Ave. A.M.E. Zion Church, Rev. J. H. D.
Bailey, pastor, officiating. Interment
in Forest Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Cora
MacKerrow of Modern Funeral Home,
81 Dartmouth St., was the undertaken.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
WISE SAYINGS

Usually between the birthstone and
tombstone there is a grindstone.
Hot arguments usually make cool
friends.
Many chap that thinks he is rest
ing is only rusting.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
Thompson

Funeral services Off Mrs. Beatrice
Thompson of 8 Taber St., Roxbury,
were held Tuesday, May 20, 1941 from
St. Francis De Sales Church. J. B.
Johnson, undertaken. Interment at Mt.
Benedict.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
Recent Deaths
Dickinson

DR.. Henry D. Dickinson of 412
Mass. Ave-, died May 12, 1941. Serv-
ices from the Millard F. Reid Memo
rial Chapel, 1041 fremont St., May
16. Interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Matte Lou Reid, undertaken.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
Hull

Mrs. Mary H. Hull of 80 Munroe St.
died May 10, 1941. Services from the
Millard F. Reid Memorial Chapel 1041
fremont st., May 10. Father Moore
Brown of Providence officiated. Inter
ment at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Matte
Lou Reid, undertaken.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
DESPOIL MONUMENTS AND
GRAVES!

Colored America is deeply conscious
of the all out move for national de-
fense and for the preservation of what
remains of world democracy. Americas
world war dead are now sleeping un.
peacefully in the Nazi invaded territory
of France. Scores of hallowed crosses
have been placed on molested sod where
Black heroes lie. This alone is an
issue too grave for those who came
back, whereby thousands of veterans
since passed on, were buried on Ameri-
can soil. Those who now live must re-
claim their Spartan energies to avenge
desecration of Americas honored dead
1t is we'll the Nation has not yet been
aroused because of this terrible Gala.
nifty, a devastation of priceless World
War monuments on foreign soil, ded-
Gated to American soldiers. When the
curtain is raised it will be a signal Of
revenge in the younger militaristc
generation. When the above facts gain
nation wide notice, wave of unani-
nous appeal cannot be curbed. Indig
nation will be overwhelmed and spOn.
taneous. Colored America will be in
the vanguard responding to the alarm
for redemption of sacred areas where
A.E.F. soldiers fell to preserve Demo
cracy.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
Johnson

Funeral services for John Johnson
of 109 Lenox St., were held Saturday
May II from Johnson's Funeral Home
Interment at Mt. Hope.
The guardian., 1941-05-24

1927 - May % - 1941
"Good night, good night"-a prayer is
in each one,
And, Dear, like prayer, we pass the
deepest bars
Of time and space and all that Death
has donel
You tread the mornings blue through
singing stars
While 1 still keep my days appointed
round.
I let no tears disturb the peace you've
found.
GERTRUDE NJ. SMITH, Mother
The guardian., 1941-05-24
HOyt

Fneral services for William Hoyt Of
705a Shawmut Ave, were held Sat-
urday, May II from Johnson's Funeral
Home. Interment at Mt. Hope.
The guardian., 1941-05-24
MANDATES OF
DE NJ OCRACY

are apt to shut our eyes against a ns;r
full truth and listen to the song Of fbat
Siren until she transforms MS ;rt' '
Beasts"
World Democracy is at the cros,
roads. 1t is being threatened bv IN
calculable totalitarian diplomatic fnesso
and daring military invasion. Ameries
almost the last rampant of free demo,
cracies, is assembling skilled man
power of all races to defend Frontiers
not yet in the clutches of bandit dicta,
tors.
Colored America asserts itself not
in vain, when it is willing to sacrifice
racial pride to forget past proscrip.
tions, to participate wholeheartedly for
protection of Democraey's SLOWLY
crumbling domain. The evils Of sec.
tional racial prosecutions are lesser than
the outrageous notifications Of grand.
ose pilferers organized adroitlv 70
establish a new world order. This
means reconstruction of Civilization
with economic throttles exceeding hu-
man understanding. Governmental
checks and balances of which America
boasts will be memories of forgotten
age, should Dictator purges proceed
unchallenged. This impending crisis
must be pictured in the spirit of Pat
rick Henry's famous historic diatribe
"Forbid it Almighty God. As for me,
Give me Liberty. or Give me Deathb
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-25
AMERICANS FROM
 EUROPE ON BOARD
Consuls, Employees From Italy, Germany Will Sail
 for Home Today
BY DAN CAMPBELL

United Press Stan Corespondent)
 Lisbon, July 25-(UP)-Expelled American consular employees and nationals from Germany, German occupied territory and Italy prepar- ed today to depart for the United States aboard the U. s. Navy trans port, West Point, tomorrow.
 The last of three trains bringing Americans from Nazi territory ar rived here at 5 a. m. today.
 The passengers reported the evacuation was carried out smooth ly except for several delays includ- ing a 48-hour wait at the French Spanish border which was attrib- uted by the Germans to "technica' difflculties."
 The party left Frankfort July % after several days wait during which members were quartered ir the principal hotels.
 Some members of the American party said they noticed agents oi the German Gestapo aboard the train. Others believed that the Nazi representatives accompanied the American group all the way
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-25

holdings. These figures are not recent, however, and the Japanese were reported to have some holdings here which would not be included in tine reports because of indirect listings.
 The United States stands to be the heavier loser because Japan would undoubtedly retaliate. Amer lean holdings in Japan. according to Commerce Department reports, include e07, ,OO0. 900 in short term inc vestments, e4s.O00.000 in direct holdings, and about si05 100000 m Japanese bonds. most of which are owned by residents of the Phillip pines.
 The freeze order would strike 6 destructive blow at Japanese ex- ports to this country.
 Japan would be the aist nation te be placed under freezing controls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-25

Washington. July 25. - tUP) = The freezing of Japanese assets by the United States would increase the total of Axis credits immobil- ized in this country to more than $7oOOOO. 600. officials said today.
 Approximately $500. .OOO 600 in Ger man and Italian credits were af- fected by President Roosevelt's or der June l4 freezing the assets Of European countries.
 A freezing order against Japan has been indicated fin some gcveEn- Inent quarters when she occupies strategic points ln Indo-China. 3 move which acting Secretary Of State Sumner Welles said would be ''aggresslon".
 Available Commerce Department reports fix Japanese assets in thit country at eei ,O00.0o0 in short term investments and sl0O0ooo in direct
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-25
Waterbury Takes On Carnival Atmosphere
More Veterans, Visitors By Hundreds Pour Into City; 40 and 8 Fun-Makers of Legion Rolled Through
 Streets Keeping Everybody Happy

More than 1000 will march in the big parade tomorrow, 1t is estimated by Chief of Staff Michael J. Galullo. The parade will form on Freight street at 2 o'clock and start at 2:3o. The marchers will traverse the fol- lowing route: Meadow street to Grand, past the reviewing stand at the City Hall, to Bank street, to Exchange Place, left turn into West Main street, around the Green, left into East Main street, to Hamilton Park.
 100000 Spectators
 Police Superintendent William J. Roach estimates that as many as 100000 spectators will view the parade. Over 200 local policemen will be on duty, aided by 100 state troopers, 50 of them mounted on motorcycles. Parking along the parade route will be forbidden after 12 noon, and trafflc will be halted at 2 o'clock.
 The parade will be followed by a drum corps competition at Hamil- ton Park, with between 35 and 40 corps taking part.
 The largest unit in the parade will be the 208th Coast Artillery CAD, whose 1,700 men and officers left Camp Edwards, Mass, this morning. The regiment will spend tonight in Hartford and will arrive in Waterbury tomorrow morning
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-25
THUNDERSTORM
 DIDSOME DAMAGE

Hartford. Conn, July 25.-(UP)- A heavy thunderstorm struck Con- necticut late yesterday, causing damage to utilities in various sec tions. The southern New England Telephone Co. reported nearly 20OC telephones were put out of order by the storm, mostly in Waterbury There nearly 600 phones were ren- dered useless. About 500 phones were out of order here.
 Electric power dIsruptlons were re. ported at MiddlebuEy and Plymouth The wind reached a velocity ol about co miles an hour ht Hralnarf Field. Various fires were caused b lightning through the state. al. though damage ia most cases wal kept at . minimum.