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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
WESTERN DIVISION
TODAY NOT
TOMORROW

One of>the. biggest mistakes Of
Our own T. s. J. a.. is the unior-
tunate: idealism OF looking back
on the. years instead OF forward.
When the T. s. ]. A. was first
formed, the Saxons fockcd to it
and swelled its ranks. .ow it's
membership is dropping Off and
why? Here is one very good rea-
son.
To many ISaxons joined the
ranks for what they can get out
OF it. by this I do not mean So
cial lie, parties, dances, etc. l
mean play basketball. Is not there
anything else that member can
join for besides basketball? Yes,
there is. AS mentioned previous
ly, there is still the social angle,
the JOY OF being with your own
people at dances. parties, meet
ings, and other social functions.
Certainly, you don't have to be
under Is and unmarried to ell
JOY being Sachs, because you
are still a Saxon even if you live
to be a hundred. There are still
older members and married mem.
bers in Our ranks who are still
with us and are not being bored
to death. Why? Because they gel
just as much fun out of being a
Saxon and being with Saxons as
some do out OF playing ball. II
there was a will to do it, all ol
our older members could do the
same thing. One good way tc
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
To Wendell L. Willkie

1t is very apparent that Mr.. Willkie
Willkie went to London recently at the
behest Of Mr.. Roosevelt and all Of those
who are interested to drive tie =. s. Il.
into the European war, against the will
of the American people.
In the prepared statement for the
Senate committee he goes further in
his recommendations for the aid to
Great Britain than so far has appeared
in any statement submitted by any Of
our so-called statesmen. That he would
submit such statement to the Senate
committee was apparent as soon as it
became known that he was to fly to
England and as soon as he was received
by our President. Both Of these erst-
while opponents are now serving the
same masters.
Wendell Willkie only few months
ago campaigned against involvement in
war and as standard bearer Of the Re.
publican party against the New Deal
practices. Has Mr.. Willkie forgotten
his campaign speeches? Or was the re-
cent campaign only shambattle with
both candidates representing the some
interests:
While in London Mr.. Willkie went
rather far, however, in addressing the
/ German nation in behalf of all Ameri
cans Of German blood. Was he speak.
ing for the galleries in Germany, OF
for consumtion at home? Since when
can Mr.. Willkie speak for any Ameri
cans of German blood, except, perhaps
for his own immediate family. Who
had ever heard of Wendell Willkie any
where in the United States, but partic
ularly among Americans Of German
descent, prior to the very peculiar Re
publican National Convcntions
As far as We know Mr.. Willkic ncvc,
had any contact with any activity OF
Americans of German blood. except
perhaps during prohibition days, wher
he might have sought entrance in
Akron clubs to imbibe illegal bever
ages. We doubt that he ever had Of
showed any other interest in their ac
tivity and that he did anything afte1
the World War to alleviate the terrible
conditions existing in Germany at th'
time to compare with this intense in
terest he shows now for Great Britain
During the recent presidential cam
poign he was not interested in the pro
blems Of Americans of German blood
though they were sorely bewildercd
None Of their organizations could en-
dorse him fully, or wholeheartcdly, We
they were anxious to endorse mar
who might stand up for the America,
ideal Of Washington, Jefferson, jackson
and Lincoln. To them, Mr.. Roosevelt
was and is the man that uses his posi-
tion and their misfortune to stir NJ
hatred and persecution against then
for his political purposes and to sti
up war hysteria in this nation. Tha
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
Farrell Highlishts
BY Sammy,

Farrell, Pa, Feb. 27-Last
Tuesday the Farrell Juniors held
very needed and important
meeting. Although the attend
ance was poor, lot OF old busi-
ness was taken care OF, which in
the end proved that the financial
status OF our organization is at a
low ebb. The most important item
in the meeting was that of men,
bership drive, that we'll started.
Now that our charter is open
members, lets get out ana Nring
in lot OF new members. Come on
Juniors lets see lot OF new faces
at our next monthly meeting,
March 10th.
As we survey the past basket
ball season, the 9 victories and
only 4 defeats. proved to be one
| best records ever compiled by a
Farrell team. 1t, also, produced
individual scoring record made
by Johnny Zelch. His average OF
almost . points a game is rec
ord ior any Farrell player.
Look out Cleveland some OF
our members are making plans
to visit your city this coming Sat.
so keep that welcome mat out.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
Monaco News
Bv Hein-Chuck-Martv

Monaco. Pa, Feb. 27-Monaca
travels to East armed to the teeth
and bravely awaiting the zero
hour. We hope that when the
smoke clears the situation will be
we'll in hand, eh boys.
Monaco Jrs.
don't forget our super coach
leaves the club 200 o'clock
sharp. That does not mean, well
YOU know what it means if you
are late.
To Cleveland East
We will be out in plenty OF
time. bringing everyone we car
muster together for the trip
Even our high strung band will
be there. Don't worry, they ha(
a good practice Sat. night anc
were going strong until the lights
went out.
Dit-Dats
What's. this we hear abou'
Charly Sowash spending to much
time at Five Points. Play safe
pard birds. and wait 4 few more
years.
What is the trouble with som,
of our Jrs.? Do they think the!
are to grown up to come arount
anymore or just to good?
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
LOra'n News
BY Clara Deutschlaender.

I.orain, Ohio, Feb. 27-The 3rd
Annual Penny Supper, given by
the Lorain Junior Saxons, March
md. at the German Club at 6 90
p. NJ. will be grand affair and
:here will be fun in store for all
who attend same.
All Juniors have been inform
ed as to what they are to bring,
SO lets all both. young and old, be
there for a good feed and a good
time.
With everyones cooperation
we can make this Srd Annual
Penny Supper the best one we
have as yet.
The Committee.
Attention Juniors
Our next meeting will be on
March 3. Let's all turn out and
come to the meeting.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27

Mr.. Willkie receivedrahe majority of
their votes is to be ascribed to the fact
that was considered the lesser Of two
evils.
Mr.. Willkie has now become demo
publican. Apparently he always changes
his flag and his party, as circumstances,
considerations anc opportunities make
this advantageous to him. He may be
sure that Americans Of German blood
will never want to know or endorse
him again, no more than the Rcpubli-
can party will endorse him again.
Among Americans of German descent
he will be loathed and despised. There
never was a chameleon, Benedict Ar
mold, among them.
The majority Of Americans Of Ger
| man descent have no interest in the
preservation of the British empire, nor
| in the profits that accrue to American
| finance through British commina-
! tion Of the world, the latter of which
Mr.. Willkic so enthusiastically and clum-
silly represents. They believe that all
aid to the British empire is treason to
these United States. They are Ameri'
, cans first, always.
Americans of German blood always
lived up to their obligations and prac.
tised honestly, fair dealing and ideal
ism. BY the some clique that drives
American into the European war. they
are pictured as fifth columnists, sub
versionists and traitors to this country
yet they are so dOcile and law-abiding
as to furnish for their oppressors the
mojority of the mechanical skill that
builds the instruments of defense fol
this nation and which, as soon as they
are built, are turned over to Great Bri
tain.
As a Republican Mr.. Willkie was a
good democrat and as an American he
is a good Britisher. Such practise is
repugnant to the sense of fair play OF
Americans Of German blood; they may
not agree in their politics, but they al
agree that we can preserve Americor
democracy only by preserving and prac
tising it here, that we have no business
in the wars of Europe, and that enter
ing these wars we will wreck our OWL
institutions, bankrupt our nation ant
do humanity no good anywhere, excep
for few plutocratic bankers who art
now so ably represented by the "Golt
Dust Trins,' Franklin and Wendell.
, Wendell willkie is speaking for Anne
ricans of German blood even much les
than he is speaking for the Republican,
right now and he is as welcome anon,
them as a rattlesnake. He has bee,
weighed in the balance and has beel
4 found wanting. Americans will TAX
him as he is, as a man no one eve
knew, as a traitor to his own bloo'
and traditions, as traitor to the Re
publican party and as traitor to tn
democracy and tradition of these Unite'
States. 'f''' ''''@" r. o.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
CHICAGO
SOUTH NEWS
BY Anna Linz and Helen Markell

Chicago, Ill.,, Feb. 27-The
Chicago South Side Jr. Saxons
held their regular monthly meet
ing on Feb. Is. Many interesting
things took place at the meeting.
We have a former Junior San
on member from Ellwood City.
it is none other than Ann Gier-
ling. We also have two more new
members, they are Elsie Schwan
and John Markell. they are well
come to Our club.
You know as we have been
looking around we find their are
a few romances floating around
our jr. Saxons. Who are those
lovers: Well keep your eyes peel
ed and YOU will see.
birthday
We want to wish Mildred
(AEickcy) kaunzelrich a very
happy birthday and hope you will
have as many more happy ones
as this one has been.
Farewell Party
a farewell party was given ior
Andy Zultner on Feb. Is at the
EColonial Hall. Uncle Sam called
| ,Andy.so we'll be waiting for your
return. Until then so long and
good look.
We also want to thank Mr.
and Mrs.aAndy. Zult,er Sr. 10,
their grand refreshments, j: was
enjoyed by all.
The South Side Ir. Saxon boys
gave the girls a Valentine party
We thank the fellows for show.
ing us such a grand time.
To Gary
| The South Side Juniors ant
Seniors OF Chicago want to thanl
Gary for showing us such a gran,
time Sunday night. Congratula
tions for the dedication OF vou,
new Saxon home.
Bowling
| Don't forget our next meeting
will be held on March IL. at tn,
Colonial Hall. located at 545t
" entworth Ave.
SO come on all you member
get in on the meeting, and ther
is plenty OF fun in store for you
After the meeting refreshmcnt
( and dancing will'be' had.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
Basketball Note

The regular playing season OF
the 1901 basketball league
will close tomorrow night when
Monaco visits Cleveland East.
The champion OF the Eastern Di-
vision may or may not be decided
at this game. Should Monaco de-
feat East, they undoubtedly will
be the winners in the Eastern Di-
vision. II Monaco is defeated bv
East, there will be three way
tie between Monaco. New Castle
and Farrell for first place.
II a three-way tic does occur
in the Eastern Division, the Man
ayers or Representatives OF the
teams concerned will meet with
some Of the T. s. J. \. officers in
New Castle. the day following the
Monaca-East game. This would
be on Sunday. March 3rd. The
meeting will he at 200 P. NJ.
All those who are to attend
this meeting will be notified inn
mediatelv after the Monaca- East
game is over.
Following are the league stand
ings including all games played
up to and including the games
of February 18th.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
CLEVELAND NEWS
Notice of Branch 4.

All members are cordially in
vited to attend Our annual ban
guet which is to be held on Fri
day. March I. at 6 p. NJ.
Reservations must be made bv
mail onl V and not later then March
|st. to Katherine Melzer,
2O25 Quail Ave.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27

bowls he knocks the pins down
for good. When his mineralite
crashes into the naples, a cry Of
timber" is in order.
The proposed amendments to
the T. s. J. A. constitution have
caused much comment, both writ
ten and oral. 1t is only fitting that
should writer compose an arti-
Gle he sign his name. Articles
have more influence when the
author is we'll known and has
been an activ ememh n in the Or
eanization.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27
New Castle News
By Paul Sander

New Castle, Pa, Feb. 27-Who
said that the old-timers were too
old to play good basketball? AS
you've probably guessed by now,
our Junior Saxon team lost to
the old-timers last Sat. in a fast,
close game. % to II. The old
timers team, composed Of Henry
Snyder, Willy Snyder, John Bin
der, George Binder, Bill Schus-
ter and Johnny Great, mixed a
fine defense with a good offense.
considering lack of practice. and
so Inevitably, we lost.
Members
Every club needs new ones and
old ones. so let's all try to bring
a friend to the club. You could
probably think of some nice girls
or fellows that would join if you
gave them the old Saxon sabs
tale. How about a little try?
If New Castle is going to have
a ball team this summer, we had
better get going.
"'According to a letter written
to Mr.. SCHNEIDER, the N. c. team,
seems to think that as West
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27

- I l-ncle Sam uses the Schnei-
der. Test and Index as a means
Of testing the physical fitness OF
prospective aviators. according to
c. Ward Cramptoh, Md. who
explains the tests in the January
issue OF Bows Life.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27

Crawl into your environment: You'll
find it like your bed-Cozy.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27

1goee JunJoe'o Clubs
News will be found
on Page Seven
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1941-02-27

Odds and Ends
Sam Him has decided he will
discard his cane in about two
weeks. When Harold (Speed)
The Phoenix index., 1941-09-27
Negro Workers
Crash Bendix
Plant In Ind.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (ANP)- Me-
gro workers have at last been given
employment in the Bendix plant
here. BendiX, one of the largest
manufacturers of auto and air.
plane parts and devices in the
country; holder of many exclusive
patents, was formerly headed bv
the fabulously wealthy Vicent
Bendix, who at one time is reputed
to have said no Negro worker would
ever darken the door of a Bendix
factory, the principal one being To-
Gated here.
Monday Is Negroes were given en-
ployment. These were unskilled
workers but doing the same type
OF work many whites are engaged
In. Five young men who have been
taking the defense training course
at the local school were notified
that they would be given jobs in
skilled capacity on next Monday.
This accomplishment was brought
about entirely by a committee Of
local Negroes. On it were the pas
tor of Olivet AME church, Rev.
G. l.. Hayden, chairman, Attorney
Chas. A. Willis Attorney j. Chester
Allen, a member of the Indiana
legislature and B. G.. Smith, Sec
retary of Herring house, local COM
munity center,
The Phoenix index., 1941-09-27
PhOenicians Get
Terms In Jail

GILBERT, Sept. 10 Thomas
Nelson, 10 years old, and John Mel
nix, were sentenced today by w. Q,
Mcconnell, justice of the peace. to
80 days in the county Jail, in lieu
of paying $50 fine each, for dis
turbing the peace.
A NEW RECREATION area for
colored children, administered by
the Work Projects Administration,
has been established at 18th and
jefferson streets under the joint
sponsorship of the Maricopa Ma
sonic lodge, colored, the Phoenix
Civic Welfare League and Phoenix
Tabernacle No. 9.
REV. AND MRS. L. G. Browning
1908 Orc Street, Elpaso, Texas, were
visitors at the Phoenix Index, Of
flee last week as they we're in the
city attending the AME Conference
The Phoenix index., 1941-09-27
Ry MACK G. NANCE

I RETAIN due and profound
respect for Cur Commander
Chief. Mr.. Franklin D. Roosevelt.
greatly admire his interest and
courage in an attempt to con-
struct a program pointing to an
improvement of the human
family. I have served with the
combat forces Of my country for
80 long years. I willingly gave my
country the morning Of my life
and am ready to shoulder arms
again, in defending this, my faith
erland.
PLATFORM NOT FEASIBLE
I have reasons to doubt the
soundness, the fairness, the stabili-
ty or the acceptability Of the
eight-point platform of peace
sims. First of all, Mr.. Roosevelt
and Churchill assume the status of
victors. when there is no victory
In sight or hearing. The very
wording of this dictated peace. is
couched in the language of a victor
to the vanguiShed. Let us suppose
that Great Britain and the United
States were wiped out as indepen-
dent states in 1912, would the
ejght-pojnt platform of peace aims
be applicable?
The complete destruction Of
quasi-democracy, is NOT an i'm
possibility. I feel that peace, un-
der the dramatic eight-point plat
The Phoenix index., 1941-09-27
Vigi|antes To
Halt NEGROES

WASHINGTON, D. G.. CAMP
Nearby Virginia through its gover-
nor. James H. Price has officially
disapproved the organization in
Fairfsx county sadjace-lt to the
district, Of So called volunteer po-
lice force whose members carry
pickax handles to keep Washington
refugees moving Gin event of i
bombing Or race riot at the CAPT.
tai"
With a white membership, the
group was recently organized and
had attempted to enlist member
ships from the farmers and business
men in the county.
Governor Price declared the or
ganization Unnecessary and potential
ly dangerous, further stating that
in the event the regular police and
enforcement officers need supple.
menting, it should come from ap-
propriate public agencies.
The commander of the group
states that he has about 200 white
men in various units in towns near
Washington. and he thought the
courts could be persuaded to grant
authority for the organization,
known as the white Wands', to
carry firearms.
The Phoenix index., 1941-09-27
$4,000 Cash Prize

Addison Former; third prize by
Arthur Farmer, and $500 was .wor
by other boys. The Chicago De.
fender pays it's distributor and
salesboys more commission than
other 10c newspapers and pays more
than boys get per copy sales than
Gaily newspapers.
The 1941 Pot'O Gold contest is or
and Mr. Davis hopes that the boys
and girls in Phoenix will win the
5000 cash prize that is being Of
fered in this years campaign fol
more readers for the Chicago De-
fender Clarence Hughes, who twice
won the first prize took advantage
Of the training that was geven him
by Mr.. Davis and made very good
record his mother anG father were
always willing to cooperate and
they appreciated the help given
their boy. Clarence when he OBJ
tanned a Republic and Gazette
Route gave Harry Williams his De-
fender route and Harry proved tc
be a very good salesboy which
would have won the first prize like
Clarence but he was a fast worker
and got a Republic and Gazette
route before he had a chance at
the Defenders Pot'O Gold contest.
These boys will make good in the
world if they continue to use the
training that they have received
in selling newspapers. Honesty
Loyalty, Courtesy and Faithfulress
to duty. Many Of the greatest men
in the world past and present ap-
preciate the training they received
as news boys. If the boys don't get
your paper to you, don't fail to
get your paper each week because
the paper you miss seems the most
There is newsstand
Continued on Back Page)
The Phoenix index., 1941-09-27
Eight-Point Platform
OfPeace Aims Unworthy
OfSerious Consideration

form, would present the nucleus or
core for future bloodshed. I fear
that such a peace, would again
saddle humanity with world
dominated by the extreme wicked.
LET US BE FAIR
Mr.. Hitler and Mussolini. are
the hopes, the aims, the aspira-
ton and voices of the German and
italian people. If there were
no German and italian people,
there would not be Hitler or
Mussolini. Were there no Ameri-
can of English people, there would
be no Churchill or Roosevelt.
Nazism and Fascism are as much
the choice of the German and
Italian people, as Quasi-democracy
is the choice Of the American and
English people. SO what? To say
that peace can not be obtained ur1-
less the German and italian peo-
pie, including Hitler and Musso-
lini, are slain, is far fetched and
far beyond my comprehension OF
fair play. Just who are we to sad
Ole the German and italian peo-
pie with a form of government,
whose distribution of justice and
right is measured by the color OF
skin or the size of a wallet?
Again I say: My Country. may
she always be right; NV Country,
My Country, Right or Wrong; My
Country!
The Phoenix index., 1941-09-27

battle. 1t will be found in every
walk of life. In the task before us,
all men of all races must be made
to feel that they are fighting to
defend a country that knows no
color or race or creed. They must
be made to feel that the purpose of
our Government is to provide for
the common welfare of all the peo-
pie over whom it has dominion"
When such an attitude becomes
part of the thinking of all of us,
we will have nation of which our
Army can be proud. as well as an
Army behind which the nation can
feel secure.
"The Army'S~ own responsibility
to its soldiers on leave has not been
ignored. Contrary to an opinion
sometimes expressed, military in
veStigation is not device for
whitewashing the mistreatement of
Negro soldiers. For example, the in
vestigation of a recent affray be-
tween Negro soldiers and Military
Policemen near Fort Bragg has
been viewed with skepticism by
some civilians. am in position to
say that all aspects of the Fort
Bragg controversy have been sub
jected to most detailed inquiry.
Hundreds of pages of testimony
have been taken, so that even the
reading and analysis Of the record
is a substantial task. Although that
analysis is still in process, the facts
already established have led to GER
tain important corrective measures
PROVOST MARSHAL
"a veteran officer, experienced in
Military Police work is being de-
tailed to Fort Bragg as Provost
Marshal to command the Military
Police Force and to assume respon-
sibility for its effective training
and organization.
Arrangements are being made
for increased officer supervision of
Military Policemen while on duty
in the civilian community and for
the establishment of Military Po-
lice station and headquarters in
the city of Fayetteville, separate
from the civilian police station.
"The unified Force will consist
of selected permanent personnel,
colored as well as white, without
any racial distinction as to the au-
thority or equipment of the individ-
ual Military Policeman.
ut may be well to point out
that at a second station where ur-
gent need for Negro Military Po-
licemen has recently been indi-
Gated, similar provision has been
made for their inclusion in the reg
ullar post Military Police force. The
salutory effect of the use of Ne
gro soldiers as members of the reg
ular Military Police force had al
ready been demonstrated at other
stations. In addition, the War De-
partment is now addressing itself
to the more general problem of the
organization and training of the
Military Police force throughout
the country as an important fac
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