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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-03-01
W0BURN

WOBURN, Mass, Feb. 25-Broth-
erhood Day was observed in the First
Baptist Church this city, last Sunday
A delegation from St. Johns Baptist
Church attended the special program.
Rev. Roger Williams preached in the
morning and evening. Music was rem
dered by the choir under the direction
OF Mrs. Beatrice Scott. Church School
convened at noon with a large number
present.-The Fellowship Union will
convene in st. Johns Baptist Church
the second Sunday in next month in
the afternoon. A large number from
the other churches that belong to Union
will be present.-A large number from
the st. Johns Church School attended
the Boston East Bible School conyen-
ton held in the First Baptist Church
Everett, Mass, Feb. pa mysterious
Tea will be given by the Mothers and
Daughters Club of st. Johns Baptist
Church, st. Johns Church dining room
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EVERETT

EVERETT, Mass, Feb. pat the
last regular meeting Of the Everett Cit
liens League the program was in
charge of the children's Race History
Glass conducted by Mrs. Wilhelmena
Robinson of Boston, a very lively quiz
was presented by the group. The teach
er of the Adult Glass, Mr.. Emerson
Moseley, the guest speaker briefly out
lined important phases of Race His
tory. Mr.. William D. Jackson, Asst.
Director N.Y.A. of Cambridge address
sed the League on the work and pro
gram of the N.Y.A. The Chairman of
the Election Committee, Mr. Milton
SnOwden, reported on the recent hear
ing at the State House regarding the
training of nurses in the local hospi-
tails.
A business meeting of the Commun-
ity Center Committee met at the home
of Mrs. Margaret Lee, Is Bellingham
Ave, to plan for a mass meeting in
the interest of the center.
Those appointed to attend the Urban
Leagues meeting last Monday evening
at Ebenezer Baptist Church we're: Mr..
and Mrs. Milton Snowden, Mrs. Alice
Tarby, Mrs. Katherine Webb, and Mr..
John Underwood.
The League is sponsoring Farewell
Exercises for the young men of NAL
den and Everett of the 372nd Inf. The
committee is composed of Mrs. Ruth
Day, Mr.. Robert Smith, Mr.. Alfred
Washington; they will meet jointly
with both Rev. W. L. Clayton and Rev.
}. L. jackson to formulate plans.
Any member or friend of the League
wishing copy of the proceedings of
the recent hearing of the Nurses Bill
at the State House, may receive a copy
by addressing Miss Carmen Toppin,
26 Winslow ST., Everett, Mass, for a
nominal fee.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Chandler of 8
Baldwin Ave, Everett, have named
their new daughter, Mary Elizabeth.
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Union Baptist Church


Speaking of world wide conditions
Rev. Clayton brought his morning
message wildly home as he portrayed
Shadows over America. The theme
in the evening was olives of Great
Mem. Mr. Manuel McKenny was the
speaker for the B.Y.P.U. at six o'clock.
subject: Can You Take It?"-A tea
was rendered the officers of the church
in the afternoon with Miss Elizabeth
Sampson as pourer assisted by Miss
Thelma Kenny. The pastor had an
informal talk with his officers relative
to some plans. Committee of arrange
ments for the tea was the Mrs. Ger
trude Thompson, Rebecca Hunter and
Inez Bonds, chairman.-A plant was
given by the family of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Taylor in memory of Mrs. Har-
riet Newton.-Mrs. Evelyn Clayton
the church in the World
Day of Prayer held on February 18th.
The senior missionary group of the
church met at the home of Mrs. Lille
Mason on Monday evening when the
following officers were elected Miss
Arlease Smith, secretary; Mrs. Rosetta
j. Tyler, treasurer; Mrs. Helen Hinton,
reelected as vice president. Mrs.
Mason was elected president at the
annual business meeting of the church
in January.
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MASS. AVE. BAPTIST CHURCH

mAOo. Af Il. BAPTIST GHURCH
Last Sunday Rev. E. E. Thompson.
former pastor, conducted the services
as guest preacher. With much free
dom and force he gave effective mes
sages. Miss Marian McCree was
special soloist in the morning. There
were a good attendance and an in
crease in the offerings for the day.
DIR. j. W. Hill, corresponding secre-
tary of the U. Bapt. convention, pre-
sented the claims convention.
Rev. Thompson will be guest preach
er Sunday, March 2, and administer
the Lords Summer at the morning
service. He will preach on the subject
Are We able 2" and will also give his
special message to young people at the
B.Y.P.U. at $50 on the subject,
Where do you live?" Sunday morn
ing, Mrs. Marguerite Benson of Cam
bridge will sing and John Thomas War
ner, tenor and teacher of voice in
Boston will render two solos.
The Rummage carried on for several
weeks at 228 Western Ave. by the pul.
pit committee, Mrs. Alethia Perry
president, Mrs. Selena Carey, treas.
closes this Saturday night with spe.
cial features.
The church officers, choir and auxi
liaries will present George Matthews
lyric tenor, IN Lenten concert, Marcel
n. Mr.. Matthews was recently heard
by large and appreciative audience
IN Union Baptist Church, Maiden. Com,
on time to services.
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CA M BRIDGE

sage on "The Garment of Praise" Sun
day morning. Among the visitors was
Miss Joyce Harmon, student nurse
from Mercy Hospital in Philadelphia.
Living Epistles" was the subject of
the pastors sermon at the evening SER
vice.
The Willing Workers in cooperation
with the other organizations of the
church will sponsor a Community Car.
nival the week of March 8, in the
vestry. The Recreation Project under
the supervision of Mr.. Ralph Ward
will have charge of the entertainment
Next Sunday the pastor will preach
Holy Communion will be administered
at both services.
The Junior Choir will give a dinner
IN the vestry, Thursday, March 10
from SO pm.
The members and friends are happy
to hear that Mr.. Willis Stead is recu
perating from his recent operation.
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WEST MEDFORD

WEST MEDFORD, Mass, Feb. 25,
Last Sunday Rev. J. Friedrich Bailey
preached very inspiringly on "Volun-
teer For Christ" before fairly large
crowd of Shiloh worshippers. The
junior choir with William Booker as
soloist really were grand with their
renditions of two lovely spirituals. At
night youth Mite" was observed when
the B.Y.P.U. took over the evening
services. Mrs. Mary Luck, guest
speaker, gave a fine message of in
spiration when she spoke on the BEST
out of Life" Mistress of ceremonies
was Portia Digger while Marjorie
johnson read the Scripture. This meet
ing was highlighted when Pres. Rus
sell Stokes, in behalf of the B.Y.P.U.
presented to the church some dishes.
glasses, and accessories which We're
received by the pastor. Music was very
ably rendered by the famed senior
choir. The proceeds went to the Organ
Fund. Don't forget Communion next
Sunday at the evening services. All
are cordially invited to attend the
B.Y.P.U. hour each Sunday at $50.
These meetings have been well-attend-
ed of late, but more can still fill Shi-
loh's vestry. The old as well as the
young are cordially welcomed so you
can see and hear for yourself just what
youth is doing. Don't forget Prayer
Service" every Friday night in the
vestry. Visitors last Sunday morning
were Mrs. Florence Jones, Misses
Eleanor Anderson of Worcester and
Mary Banks. Last Thursday, the first
ParentTeachers meeting of our church
school was held with the guest speaker
Rev. Guy Outlaw of Brockton who
spoke very frankly on the "Home and
the Church" Afterwards the teachers
themselves spoke a few words and
handicraft work was exhibited.
Social
West Medford formally received the
on Feb. % of the en-
gagement of Miss Martha Phillips.
daughter of Mrs. Mittie Phillips and
Mr.. Kenneth Grant, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stuart Grant of Everett. The
Bower st. residence, which was very
beautifully decorated in patriotic
fashion, was crowded with relatives
and friends of this popular couple
They plan to wed sometime in June
Last Sunday the West Medford Young
Mems debating team trekked over to
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pounds she's gained since she started
working.-Val doesn't know what to
do with herself now that Buddy works
nights. Don't worry Val, whenever you
get too lonesome Bobby Green will al
ways sing you a song to cheer you up.
Girls, wait till you get a load of
frankie in his new coat and pipe. He's
a killer.-Anita Lindsay is our best
bet for the Glamour Girl" title this
year. Sister Nal better watch out.
By the way Mia and Sonny are still
seen together quite frequently. -
What's this I hear about all the parties
taking place in Hanover these days.
Tubby S. is setting the style around
this way with his pegleg pants.-Hear
that Willie Petersen would like to meet
some more new people. By what hear
little Willie isn't doing so bad for him
self.-I'll be signing off now but will
be back again next week.
LUCY TISH.
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BR0CKT0N

BROCKTON, Mass, Feb, 26-The
Progressive Club held its annual cleo
ton of officers at which time the fol-
lowing We're seated in their respective
chairs; Pres. Carlton Cornwall; Vice
Pres, James Terrence; Financial
Secy, Edward Register; Rec. Secv.,
HaroldMarrow, and Treas, James II
henderson. The club also wishes to
announce that it is sponsoring a fare
well party for Andrew Gale. Jr.. who
IS member of the 372nd Inf. of the
National Guard and is to leave for
camp one week from Monday. The
party will take place on Thursday.
March 8, probably at the West Side
Improvement Club. Subscription ;s
80 cents and the refreshments are free
Inc time 81. Let's all get behind this
movement and give a great send off
Inc Women's Efficiency Club attended
tne Annual Goodwill Dinner given bv
the Mass. State Union of Women's
clubs IN Boston, Thursday night and
spent very enjoyable evening
1 nose from Brockton were: Mesdames
Pearl Brooks, Keziah jackson. AIlena
Johnson, Francis Hargrove, Ophelia
Smith, Gertrude Simmons and Miss
Claire Hargrove.-The next event on
the calendar of the Household of Ruth
VIII be st. Patrick Bridge and Whist
Party at Ruth Hall on March ID.
shopping for HOrace-Horace asked
me to pinch-hit this week. So I oness
IN give off with some of the gossip
heard about town. Now it wasn't told
to me only heard that: Yammv,
OF lntown fame, was doing fine at the
mop with Chip" until "The Joe" en-
tered upon the scene. "Pegs" mono
polized Blonde per usual. "Schooliep
was quite the person at Counts Hon
once ne was seen arguing with some
nigh yellow lane; leaving this he was
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CHELSEA
PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH
166 Pearl Street
II nv / lIfhnr. Marion EnlInr NI;rirto,

ReN. LUTHER NATION uller, Minister
CHELSEA, Mass, Feb. 24-Sunday,
March 2, DR.. Raymond T. Reed will
lead the services. 1t is also Holy Com
munion day, and the sermon will be
Communion Discourse. All are cor
daily invited to partake of this Spiri-
tual Feast, the Lords Supper, and to
renew their VOWS for another month.
Sunday School, 1890 PM, evening
services, z pm. Mid-week services at
the parsonage every Wednesday even
ing, go Hawthorn Street, until further
notice. On Sunday, March 9, at g
pm. comes the Monthly Meeting of the
Fellowship Union of the Smaller
Churches of Eastern Massachusetts,
DR.. William H. Smith, president, at
st. John Baptist Church, Woburn
Rev. A. Roger Williams, pastor. The
members and friends of Peoples Bap-
fist Church are urged to go in large
numbers. This Fellowship Union
grows larger and better and more
spiritual and social enthusiasm is evil
denced. Monday morning, March 8
Mayor William E. Kane will be guest
speaker at the Boston Baptist Minis
tiers Conference, fremont Temple
Boston. The Mayor is very colorful
and sensational and a fine and help,
full address is anticipated. Rev. Fuller
music chairman, will be in charge Of
the music as usual.
Chelsea Chisellings-Sunday even
ing, the pastor and members of
Peoples Baptist Church visited Tenn
pie Emmanuel, Chelsea, to hear Dr.
Waitstill Sharp, Minister of the Uni
tartan Church, Wellesley Hills, give a
most interesting discourse on a very
pathetic subject: "When France Fell"
He aroused much sympathy for the i'll
fated nation and brought out many i'm
portant points. All nations, races and
classes attended this Jewish Syna-
gogue. Mayor Edward ]. Woke was a
guest of honor.-The Baptist Ministers
Conference of Boston received a grand
treat Monday morning when Rev. vii
lard l.. Clayton of Maiden led the devo-
lions. Rev. Mr.. Hobart, student at
Gordon College, sang two fine religi-
Gus songs, accompanied by Mrs. Ella
France Jones. An extremely inter
esting discourse was given on radio
broadcasting," by Mr.. Karlton Nc
Varish of the Yankee Network. Mrs.
Lila Jordan, member of Charles
Street A.M.E. Church and Mrs. Alice
Robinson, a member of Grant A.M.E.
Church, were visitors.
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The menu is as follows: Jews Enemy,
Berry Without hull, Hidden Tears,
Shaved Head, Condensed fruit juice,
Lovers delight, juice of the Berry,
Gold Headed Cane, Downfall of Adam
between two walls, Home of the Skip
per, Chip off the old Block, Dates.
Price 25 cents, date March Is, from
o'clock until. Mrs. Albert White, presi-
dent; Mrs. Mary Wilson, chairman;
Mrs. Chester Canada, secretary
MONDAY Lenten services are to be con-
Quoted again this year on each We'd
nesday during Lent and on the Mon
day and Tuesday of Holy Week under
the auspices of the Woburn Minis
terial Association. The leadership has
been divided between the ministers and
the following schedule Of speakers is
arranged: Feb. 26, Rev. Harold c..
Bonel, pastor of the First Baptist
Church; March 5, Rev. Robert Grey,
pastor of the First Congregational
Church; March II, Rev. William H.
Duvall, pastor of Woburn Methodist
Church; March 10, Rev. William A.
Viscounte, rector of Trinity Church;
March 26, Rev. Enest Sterling, pastor
of Christ Church in Burlington; April
2, Mr.. Waugh Ambercrombie, assistant
pastor of First Congregational Church
April Z, Rev. Elton Bassett, pastor
North Congregational Church; April s,
Rev. Carlton Helgerson, pastor of
Evangelical Free Church; April 9, DR..
c. R. Hardcastle.
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SOUTH She ORE
HIGHLIGHTS

BINGHAM, Mass, Feb. 24-Well,
well, well, Old Lucy is back on the job
again after a long vacation spent in
the sunny south. B-r-r it's cold around
here. To start things off Bloomie has
left for the south so / see Poor boy
was drafted. Wonder what Mickey
will do now. He was such a constant
visitor to her home. Cheer up Mickey
l hear that he told Johnny P. to look
out for you. Maybe you should look
out for Johnny know2-What has hap
pened to the ring Nal used to wear on
the third finger left handi-Flo's big
gest worry these days is over the six
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the Zion A.M.E. Church of Boston
where they clashed with the Anna
Bobbit Gardner Girls for the debating
championship of Mass. The judges,
Revs. Laviscount and Foggie and
Victor Bynoe, all of Boston, ruled the
girls the winners in a close clash that
had over a hundred enthusiastic people
roundly applauding the youthful de-
baters. The subject was, Resolved,
that the President Should be given
Unlimited Power in this Crisis" with
Lloyd Parham, Paul Robinson and Rus
sell Stokes unfolding the affirmative
side. The holiday weekend caught
many of the West Medfordites in the
big city namely New York. Some were
Mesdames Alyce Reese, Faucina
Booker, James and Lawrence Lassiter,
Bertha Puryear and June Banks also
trekked to the apple MARY Banks
has been the guest of the 'Phillips" at
their Bower st. home.-Sat., March l,
the Dukes" Club will meet at the
home of Stephen Douglas to complete
plans for their dance is to be held Fri
day, March 7, at the Arcanum Hall Of
all their supporters to "Swing 1t" with
them before they go away. Adm. will
be forty-cents, time, eight until ?, at
Arcanum Hall, Everett-The Altrura
League will meet Tuesday, Mar. 4, to
discuss important business at the home
of their President, Anna Finley Of
Arlington St. All members are urged
to attend. This club of progressive
girls thank all for their support Of
their "Rummage Sale" last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Lightfoot and Mrs.
Arlene Fisher were weekend guests Of
relatives of Providence.
Spying In the Dens
Last Saturday the Cub Pack, headed
by their Cubmaster, Mabray Kountze,
and Den-dad Lambert, took Camera
Walk" through the Fells where they
took pictures of natures most ideal
wooded sector. These youngsters
trooped back from their novel hike
and enjoyed weiner and marshmallOw
roast at Den l which is Mrs. Lena
Walkers residence. Tuesday these
same busy youngsters went on tour
of inspection of Equires huge meat
plant where they learned many things
about meats. They were headed by
Den-dad Lambert. Attention Pack
Committee! There will be an import
ant meeting of all the committee mem
bers Sat, March l, 1880, at Mrs. DorO-
thy Kountze's of Jerome St. res.
Well, it's official that all the boys OF
the Bird bn. 372nd Infantry of Mass.
will begin their year of intensive
training commencing March 10 when
they will start on their way to their
tentative base, Fort Dix, New Jersey.
They are expected to spend at least
week at the Armory where their induc-
ton period will begin.
EditOrially Speaking by r. c. S.
Well. Buck Benny is riding again,
folkses. Even after my little squawk
last week, West Medford is still being
into a Western road show
However, in an interview last week
with Aid. Bradley Howes l managed
to find out what we, the people of this
Community, can do to prevent such
an escapade here. Next Tuesday
March A, at the Board of Aldermen's
annual session at City Hall hearing
on permit for a riding school is to be
aired completely. If there are no dis
senters to this permit. Well the
sound of hoof beats will clang on our
oavements. Now is the time to fully
protest. Why? First we have one
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SOCIAL ITEMS

Juanita Temple No. 81 of Cambridge.
ways and Means Committee, is having
pig feet and chitterling supper on
Thursday, March 6, at "a Sterling St,
at the home of the DIR. Ruler. Mrs.
Margaret hobart. Mrs. NJ. Cotton,
Chairman.
Miss Shigao Sato of 1914 Franklin
ST., spent the past weekend as the
guest of friends in Springfield. Mass,
Lloyd Grenidge of New York Citv,
law student at Columbia University,
was in Cambridge over the holiday
weekend. He received his academic
training here and enjoyed seeing his
former friends again.
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ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH
Rev. Kenneth Hughes, Rector
81. BARTHOLOMEW'S TO HOLD
MOI II Il A Cyrr

IN PRESENT SITE
The congregation of st. BarthoIo-
news will worship for the last time
IN their present site on Columbia St.,
Cambridge, on Sunday, March 2 at II
o'clock when there will be a choral
celebration of the Holy Communion.
There will also be a celebration of the
Holy Communion at 1880 am. Ser
vices in the new church on Harvard
and Essex streets to which the congre-
cation will move will begin on March 9.
RUSH A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
Charles H. FOggie, Minister
Rev. Foggie gave an inspiring mes
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MAIDEN
Eastern Ave. Bapt. Church

NTkTDTH L. 'aShsOh, faStOr
MAIDEN, Mass, Feb. 24-At the
regular morning worship the pastor
preached on "Why Come to Church"
In the evening Rev. James E. Derry
brought the message. At the meet
ing Of the Church last Monday evening
the entire slate of officers were re.
elected to serve for 1941.-The Mid
Winter Rally of the Woman's Auxili-
airy OF the United Bapt. Convention of
Mass and K. l., was held in the after
noon, before a large and appreciative
audience. The greetings of the church
were extended by Rev. J. L. Jackson:
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Rev. NJ. ]. Minor, pastor of Metropoli-
tan Bapt. Church presented the speak
er, Rev. R. NJ. Owens, pastor of
Peoples Bapt. Church, Boston, who
preached vital and timely message on
THE First Line of Defense. Other
events on the program were: Piano
solo, Miss Ruth Mae Griffin; Violin
solo, Miss Wilhelmina Wooten, Vocal
solo, Mrs. Flora G. Vest; the Senior
Choir also sang for the occasion. The
Pres, Mrs. Sara J. Carter, gave en-
couraging remarks to the auxiliary in
planning and carrying out their pro
grams. Mrs. Alice Rose of the East
ern Ave. Church was in charge of the
Devotions. Mrs. Luria Leverett, Vice
Pres, was mistress of ceremonies, also
chairman of the committee with Mes
danes Helen Brown, Sally Perry, E.
A. Lomax, Marian Turner, Lula Nc
GUTTER, Alice Duncan, Mary Gordon,
Susie Josephs.
Evening star., 1941-08-24
Army and Navy Union

Department Senior Vice Comdr.
Frederick M. Dryden will be dele
gate to the national convention in
Atlantic City, NJ j., from September
2 to 7.
Miss Lillian Reagan was installed
as department adjutant on August
IA. Resolutions were adopted to
make the national legislative chair
man a member of the National
Council of Administration, and to
appoint Maj. Earl Hamilton Smith
as national recruiting officer. The
department delegation will be head
ed by National Councillor Ralph N.
Werner and will go to the national
convention uninstructed and will
vote as q unit.
Gen. Guy V. Henry Garrison met
last Wednesday. Comdr. Howard
NJ Sparrow will head the delega-
ton to the national convention.
Junior Vice Comdr. William F..
Cornwell will succeed Frederick M.
Dryden as delegate from the
Presidents Own Garrison to the
national convention and Paymaster
Charles Bodine will succeed Comrade
Cornwell as an alternate. The Of
f1cers of the Presidents Own Gar
rison will meet with the Junior
Squadron at the home of Comdr.
Foster A. Touart next Tuesday at
pm.
Evening star., 1941-08-24
EIks Urged 10 Help Enroll
Cadets for Air Reserve

At recent meeting of B. P. o.
Elks' Grand Lodge officers at Bed
ford. Va. Judge John S. McClelland,
grand exalted ruler, urged all lodges
in this jurisdiction cooperating in
the Elks' national defense endeavor
to help enroll 100000 cadets in the
Air Reserve Corps.
Ambrose A. Durkin, chairman of
the local Elks' Traffic Safety Com
mittee, announced the winners of
the traffic safety essay contest will
be published during the first week
in September A radio program is
being arranged so the winners may
be interviewed by prominent men
in traffic safety work. Contest
judges are John w. Reisling, the
Washington Post; Pat Jones, The
Evening Star; Richard Hollander,
the Times Herald.
The annual convention of the Vir-
ginia Elks' State Association will
be held August IS, 26 and 81 at
Harrisonburg. Va. John E. Lynch
of Washington Lodge, president of
the Tri-State Association, will be
one Of the honored guests.