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The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08
CLUB NEWS
POLKA DOTS


Formal reception held at Masonic
Temple, January q. Each year, the
social highlight Of the winter sea-
son for the young people of the
city is the annual dance given by
the Polka Dot club. The affair was
held at the Masonic Temple, 4th
street and E. Jefferson. The for
NAL, which is sponsored by the
club, had Mr.. Charles Patterson in
charge of arrangements. The hall
appeared as a winter garden with
palms around the corners and in
the center of the floor. The color
scheme was black and white.
Special interest was added to the
evenings entertainment by the giv-
ing away of balloons, hats, horns,
and whistles of various kinds. Mu.
sic for the affair was furnished by
Peter Martion and his Rhythm
Makers. A good time was had by all
who attended.
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By NELL DODSON

NEW YORK-(ANP)-Sugar Hill
at 4:30 a. M; Musicians with in
strumentS cases hurrying home
from downtown jobs. Red Allen,
former Louis Armstrong star.
races up st. Nicholas Avenue
homeward bound from the ofay
Cafe Society in Greenwich Village
where he's packing 'em in with
his own crew now. Mamie john
son, ex-Don Redinan drummer,
ducks out Of the subway at 147tlr
street and st. Nick, looking tired
after an evening of hide beatinss
with Joe Sullivan's mixed band at
the Famous Door.
Wind whisks a piece of news
paper down the street, while A
1oud-mouthed drunk staggers out
of an all-night lunch spot at
l48th. Earlier, in the Brad
dock Grill around the corner
from the Apollo Theatre, Paul. for
merly one of the Three Choco-
llteers Of 'Peskin" fame, stars aid
Scott, receives congratulations on
the sensational success OF the re-
vafnped act since his return to
the trio after a fling at a single.
Ork leader Teddy Hill watches the
avenue from the Braddock window,
paying no attention to a couple of
apollo chorinss in slacks and
makeup directly behind him.
HENRY BANoAGED
Henry Armstr ong, handaees al
most hiding his swollen crhs steps
into a car at Convent avenue ard
147th street, while passersby state
Three lads of the sporting
fraternity discuss Colonel Julian
at 150th and st. Nichols. And
with Herr Goering which the Black
wonder what became of his battle
Eagle insisted was going to be a
duel-to-the- death Ida James,
the Erskire Hawkins vocalist, has
turned red-head and looks too love-
ly to last. She and hubby, Reds,
| of the Reds and Curley, are still in
the hand-holding stage. SO it must
he love.
John Kirby, the bass-playing
band leader, has moved from the
Hotel Theresa to q swank bachelor
hide-out on West 126th street. :.
| Off record; That mile-long
gasoline buggy actress Martha
Raye is driving around Manhattan
and Harlem. is a Santa Claus gift
from Al Jolson. Just a friendly
| aestude from one to the other,
" Know. And white band leader
Tommy Dorsey is supposed to be
carrying a terrific torch for his
vocalist, Edythe Wright who
ducked out on him and married
another guy
"TAN" TO HARLEM
"Tan Manhattan, the --latest
sepia attempt at a musical COM
edy. is scheduled for Harlem
premiere at the Apollo within the
| IlGXG lew WcSkS, dJ1Cl d oeAeAiAAOAe
opening this past week. Critics
who peeped in on it at the re-
hearsal stage. haven't agreed as
yet on it's prospects as a money
maker. Is all going smooth
ly hackstage at the Martin Beck
theatre downtown where Ethel
Waters Cabin in the Sky" re-
mains box-office hit? Runors
have come TO this neck of the
woods that there's some feuding
going on. One of the cast mem
bers let the cat out of the bag
during Al moment of alcoholic en-
thusiasm a few nights ago at a
certain bar.
The draft caught two of the
most popular barkeeps in Harlem
Charles Trott, at Eddie's place on
the Hill. and Louis of the Brad
dock. Mrs. Dan Grissom arlc
Mrs. Elmer Crumley, two Jimmie
Lrnceford band wives, talk witF
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CAP T OIL
co M M E n T
BY AL WHITE

WESHINGTON-(ANP)--- Edgar
Browns and Emory Smiths ears
most have tingled profusely Sun
day after Capt. EugerS Davidson
raked them over the Goals for their
recent stellar performances re-
garding certain events. Although
unnamed by Capt. Davidson, there
was no mistaking whom the
doughty men meant.
And when Mrs Miller, sister to
Gen. Guffey of Pennsylvania. on
the same program brought Up the
ancient and dishonorable Browns
vile affair as one of the reasons
for army projudices, Atty. Charles
Houston betook it upon himself to
explain this away, and quite well
did Atty. Charley explain in.
Look for another Howard Uni
versity story soon-anent student
activities and opinions.
At the Sunday mass meeting OF
the NAACP, Bill Trent, Truman
Gibson. Charley Franklin. G. A.
johnson, Dutton Ferguson and
several others from the various
units of the New Deal.
Tan Manhattan" is leaving q
bad taste in Washington's mouth
if such a thing is possible.
The civil service department
sure picked some fine workers
for confidential posts, but
they won't give Negroes
break. How that chap walked
out Of the building with sacks
of records lis beyond UNDER
standing. But he did.
DR.. Carmichael, former Texan
who boasts of net having attended
the theatre in 20 years, quoted his
favorite al few minutes ago. Trust
not q living soul and step lightly
among the dead" Humph.
Frank Wells, local politico ex-
facto, standing on the corner in
the rain and snow waiting for al
street car. He battled for position
in the last campaign. but wound
up behind the eight ball and a
paralytic stroke.
J Judlg& Armond Scott PASSING
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MoH.JoNG CLUB

The Moh-Jong club met at 1918 E..
Jefferson street, Mrs. Anne Ward,
hostess. There were Is members
present Flans were discussed to
entertain the husbands and friends
at a Valentine party. After the
meeting, every one enjoyed a tasty
repast. Next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs L. V. Perkins,
958 E.. Monroe street. Eleanor Pc
terson, reporter.
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Phoenix: Visitor

Rev. Fl. D. Spears, of Anadarko,
Okla. arrived in the city Saturday
night. and will conduct a meeting
for Rev. J. H. Payton. pastor OF
Antioch Baptist church.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08

Germany's production of tobac-
co last year has been estimated at
s7,3eo, 600 German pounds, a q per
lent increase from 1888.
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Black Gold Flows From Well
Bordering 874-Acre Ground

HAWKINS, Texas -GSNS)-Jarvs Christian College,
of the largest coored schools in the southwest located
three miles east of Hawkins has suddenly found itself in
position of wealth following the discovery oil the very
border and rim of it's large acreage and campus.
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PERSONALS

WORD WAS RECEIVED by
Mrs. Harlett Smith of the illness OF
her son. Harlett Smith, Jr., in Tue
son, Ariz., last week. Last report
was that he was improving.
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given meaning by cclor was derlon-
Strated comparatively by scenes in
black and white, and then by the
same scenes in color. Illustrations
last week revealed that in fields
of educational and cultural pur-
suits, such. as geography and art
color Is required for fuller under~
standing and appreciation. 7,
WASHINGTON HONORED :
Booker T. Washington, who
started life as a slave, valued Eat
$400, and became an outstanding
educator and author of the classic
Sup from Slavery was honored
by Ted Malone's American Pilgri-
mage program over the NBC net.
work, Sunday, February 2.
Malone setup his microphones In
WaSt1ington's den at ''The Oaks"
on the Tuskegee Institute campus.
During the course Of the broadcast,
a group of students sang spirituals
arranged by Music Director Daw-
son. Among those present were
President F.. D. Patterson and
other contemporaries Of Tuskegee's
founder.
After describing the institution,
which owns $4,000 acres of land,
has 100 buildings and boasts 1887
students and 1877 faculty members,
Malone read Washington's descrip-
ton of how he started teaching
there in "dilapidated shanty near
the Methodist church which was
in such a poor state that when 1t
rained a student would. hold an
umbrella over me while heard
recitations."
GooDMAN's NEW SERIES
Benny Goodman has been signed
for a cigarette radio commercial on
B. New York NBC outlet beginning
Monday, Februry 10. According to
present plans, the broadcast will be
heard from 7:30-8:00 pm. idea is
to test out a new band program
idea before putting it on coast.
tb-cd1tst hookup. ((WJZ, Mon-
days, 7:30-8:00 pm, beginning Feb.
10th),
Nationwide radio fans meanwhile
will have to catch Goodman's new
band featuring trumpeter, Co6tie
Williams, On records in their home
or on local stations. His Columbia
records are selling better than
ever, with, radio stations through
out the country now being able to
use most of his discs on their rec
ord programs Columbia lists four
Goodman waxings on the best
seller list, with "Frenesi" as No. l
national favorite.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08
Death Notes

Mrs. Josephine Brooks passed
January %, in st. Joseph Hospital.
Mrs. Brooke has been ill for some
time. She was member OF the
Church of God in Christ Number
Body will be funeralized Tues
day, Q p. m. Elder J. w. Taylor
will have the last words. East
Lake Funeral Home in charge.
Mr.. George Hall passed Friday
morning at the Kemp Rest Home.
His body was to be funeral1zed
Thursday. February 6, from East
Lake Mortuary. Mr.. Hall leaves to
mourn his passing a mother, two
children and a number of relatives
and friends. ~
Mrs. Drucilla Dungee Houston,
tO4 N. 18th ST., passed Sunday
morning, February 2. She was i'll
inst a. short while. Mrs. Houston
was the sister of Editor Roscoe
Dungee of the Black Dispatch OF
Oklahoma City, Okla In Phoenix
Mn John Dungee, Mrs. Blanche
Dungee. Mrs. Mamie Dungee and
q number of nieces and nephews
survive.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08

THE SHOW GIVEN at Tanner
Chapel AME church Thursday, Jan.
30. and sponsored by the Triple u
club was a real success. The pic
ture was shown by Barry Gold
water, from the Goldwater store
and was real educational. Thanks
to the public for the cooperatlon
shown the club. Joseph Island, re-
porter.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08

When Nina Mae Mckinney
didn't appear in her role in 'Tan
Manhattan" it was learned that
she was abed with the flu. BHng-
ing back nostalgia memories of the
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08

With Jew small .DunQleS III MS
arms.
What pig we stabbed last week
in this here space. when we
referred to Dr. Shag Taylor of
Boston as DR.. Shag Hogan. Well,
apologies are due both gents. I.
we really meant to say. Dr. Tay-
lor
The boys are cutting the
Rev. DIR. Amos Carnegie a new
pattern for his disqualification
psan-well, it ought to be re-
vised after a $4,000 mile jour
ney which thus far has gotten
nowhere.
Going through the minutes of
the 22nd Republican National con-
vention held in Philadelphia last
summer brings back memories of
one of the greatest sights ever
seen the demonstration for the
nominee Wendell Willkie when in
troduced.
Interesting stories coming this
way concerning the resignation of
James johnson from the 369th
where he has served as adputant
of the regiment for number of
years. Some ray his insistence on
having hubert Bruce present at
all regimental functions was one
of the reasons he resigned after
Chauncey Hooper was made regi-
mental commander. Bruce is leader
of the 21st district on the Demo-
cratic side. 7 wonder!
Combination of present and FORM
er Urban League workers dining
together George w. Goodman,
present. and r. Arnold Fill, for
mer, having dinner with Mesdanes
Morris, school teacher, Bryant. dit
to, and Miss Alfalfa Scott, steno
IN the Howard University treas
urer's office. Asked how he got
such a break, Goodman said he
made it for himself.
The Mu-Sooc-Lit club, estab-
lished some years ago and one
Of the outstanding crganlza-
tinns in the city, has an am-
biticus program for the year
with group Of outstanding
persons listed to appear at the
monthly meetings.
When Nina Mae Mckinney
didn't appear in her role in "Tan
Manhalttan" it was learned that
she was abed with the flu. BHng-
| inc hark rocto 1oic memories Of the
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08

AllCduy all lllSGIIuGLO1 Oh l6aIIP-
ing that has exerted a great influ-
ence among the race it serves, the
college now finds itself in a posi-
ton to do still greater things for
the advancement and education Of
the colored people.
Jarvis Christian College was
founded in 1910 under the leader
days way back when King Vidor
was scouting Harlem for girl to
play the lead in "Hallelujah." Lit
tie Honey Russell, curley head
brown skinned toe dancer, appear
ing at the Bamboo inn had the
part sewed up, hook zine and sink
er. till Nina Mae staggered cross
the street purposely, in front Of
Vidor. It was goodbye to Honey
Russell then and nothing much
has been heard of the little lady
since. Of course Nina Mae got the
job.
And while on the same subject,
the shows, wasn't it dainty Evelyn
Keyes who sang MY Little Ci1oco-
late Bar in one of Ethel Waters
old time plays SAfricana", ''Miss
Calico or something like tl1at7
Seems that we remember it.
Well, time sure does pass, and
in some instances. 1t treats folks
rather kindly. Evelyn looks just as
well as she did then and is just
as graceful a dancer as in the old
days.
The top honor accorded a bas-
ketball player GENES to our friend,
Dolly King. who instead of having
played his last game last week as
we were informed, played that
game on Wednesday night, Jan.
90, as part of double header i
Madison Square garden, which was
known as DOLLY KING NIGHT:
No other basketball player. white
or colored, has been so honored
in the metropolis and that it
should go to King is a fitting
| tribute to a great college career.
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Judlgs Arrnond Scott passing
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The boys are cutting the
Rev. DIR. Amos Carnegie a new
pattern for his disqualification
psan-well, it ought to be re-
vised after a $4,000 mile jour
ney which thus far has gotten
nowhere.
The Phoenix index., 1941-02-08

Tan Manhattan" is leaving q
bad taste in Washington's mouth
if such thing is possible.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-16
Turn Light on the War Committees

H II be true that mans meat is another poison
II II equally true that mans truth is another mans
propaganda.
hafdozen committees are now deluging the country
with material aimed at influencing United States foreign
policy in way another
There the Committee TO Defend America by Aiding
the Allies, the America First Committee the No Foreign
War Committee to name only the most vocal.
Let II be said at the start that particular good will
come OF trying TO dismiss Of these committees an
epthet ProNazs Pro British" is not good enough
80 far know of these committees purely
American committee acuaed by the single desire to lead
this country in the path that will prove best II that
tends to advocate policies which presumes
the Germans would like; another. policies which would
brings cheers in England But they be dismissed
by calling names They too important for that and
essential that we know exactly and in detail what
scented by each.
The IT, s. department of state registers and requires
such information from representatives of foreign govern
Sir Wmott Lewis, Washington correspondent of the Lon
don Times, issues weekly newsletter called Foreign
Correspondence that this s British propaganda and il
may be read such Sir Wilmot liz duly registered with
the department of state British representative You
can take what he says, leave it.
But the domestic committees while they certainly WELD
more power in molding American destiny than foreign
propagandsts perhaps than political campaigns
make no such accounting
These committees naturally. wish the people to trust
them. Their purpose to crystalline public opinion There
IL nothing wrong in that Ii is part of democratic
process. Citizens with pronounced opinions only
the right but the duty advocate those opinions Modern
technique demands organization in such advocacy.
But already there have been demands for congressional
investigation OF such committees. This scarcely
necessary policy of complete and utter frankness
of support and objectives sought by all organza
tons seeking to influence public opinion the answer
and the only which will inspire public confidence
what they have TO say.
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QUESTIONS TO TEST
YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions ? Turn TO the
Woman's page for the answers.
l. What bird is the national
emblem of the United States
?. Are coffee and tea import
ed INTO the United States duty
free
B. Should a widow be allressed
by her own given name or that
Of her husband
4. In what county is the Ira
the monetary unit
5. In which group of islands
are the Leeward islands?
6. Can a heavy automobile
with four-wheel brakes be
stopped within the same distance
as lightweight car with four
wheel brakes?
:. The late William Jennings
Bryan was born in New York,
Illinois or Nebraska ?
5. Who makes the state laws
3. What was the relationship
between Queen Victoria Of Great
Britain and William II. Kaiser
OF Germany
10. What aged priest trained
the boy Samuel?
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HOROSCOPE
THURSDAY, JAN. IS

This IL a fairly favora bic day
in planetary direction II slim
ulates development and expan-
sion In business. II IL most sus-
picious for labor as well as for
employers
Heart and Home: Women
should concentrate on strictly
practical activities. All that
pertains to the conservation of
home interests is most import
ant. Girls should study with a
view To future In which they
will be part OF a changed world.
The hands as well AZ the brain
should be trained This year
should provide much pleasure ms
well AZ ample work. Novel in
terests will add TO crowded DAYS
In which public service com
mands attention.
Business Affairs. As the usual
routine of American life follows
holiday Interruptions. the effect
OF government spending will be
felt advantageously. Prosperity
will tempt merchants ms well as
manufacturers to expand stores
and plants. Architects and
builders should benefit from the
foresight which ens bles them to
prepare for an influx Of new
Corners TO this country as the
result OF the European war.
National Issues: The need of
centralizing defense departments
OF the air, army and naval
forces will now be widely dis
cussed, as proponents of state
authority desire To share re-
sponsioility. Warning is given
that the number OF bureaus and
committees Will become obstruc-
tive 10 efficiency. Need OF ex-
IRENE economies in federal ex-
penditures will be apparent as
war demands increase.
International Affairs: The
stars which presage victory for
democracy also indicate periods
of great danger 10 the British
Isles. II is imperative to rush
all manufacture OF war ma
chinery. This is the opportunity
for the United States 10 prove
the power OF democracy.
Persons whose birthdate II is
have a happy outlook for the
year. Success in love is indicat-
ed for the young and domestic
happiness for all ages.
Children born on this day
are likely To have extraordinary
talents. They may reveal the
attributes OF genius. Reformers.
srtists and musicians belong TO
this sign.
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Our people do not know just
how much Germany spent on re-
building her army from 1884 to
1910. Though Hitler obtained
power in January OF 1888. he
was fairly quiescent in his first
II months. But they have cal
culated the American dollar
value of the men and materials
ne used, and they believe that
his total outlay ranged between
10 and 100 billion dollars. A
few analysts put 1t as low a.
fifty billions. II should be noted.
too, that most Of this money
went for the army. inasmuch as
he turned TO naval construction
only recently.
r. %. X. estimates that the
cost OF rearming from June OF
1910 to June of 1912 will be
twenty Eight billions - possibly
more. For the five-year period
from 1884 when Hitler began
to do his stufD TO June OF lesO,
the United States spent in one
way or another about twelve
billions on the army and navy.
mostly on the sea forces.
Thus our eight-year total bill
will be only forty billions as
against Hitler's more fantastic
sum, Taking into consideration
the higher costs in this country.
and the sums allocated to the
navy. 1t appears either that we
are going to lag on land or that
the eventual price has been care
fully camouflaged-also the nee
essary taxes.
Most of the national defense
commission staff including
conservative Republicans,
are satisfied with the two
headed arrangement (Messrs.
knudsen and Hillmanl effected
by the president In view OF
extreme New Dealers persistent
opposition TO big business con-
troll Of this agency from within.
1t Is far more satisfactory than
they had anticipated.
There will be inevitable
clashes. OF course. But even II
Labor Member Hillmsn had not
been made co-equal with the for
mer General Motors man, he
would have been in a position 10
carry his pleas 10 the White
House In fact. he might have
been a more disturbing influ-
ence If complete charge Of re-
armament had been turned over
10 Mr.. knudsen. He would have
resented such slight. and so
would his New Deal comrades.
The result might have been dam
gerous. II not disastrous. with
internal dissension. poisonous
whispenngs. snti-knudsen con-
spirscies.
In government and In politics
as In every other life walk. per-
sonslity counts for everything.
knudsen is an unobtrusive. lik-
able, tolerant fellow. Indeed. his
key weakness is his unwilling
ness TO assert himself. But there
IS every reason 10 believe that
Big Bill" and Sidney will make
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in
Stamps
Firms Had Pony Express
ZOO Yeors Before u. S.

TIE Lion Of Finland. with up
raised sword and unsheathed
claws, IS one Of the worlds Oldest
stamp designs, continuing in use
today. The stamp above is a 1910
semi-postal issue for a fund for
the preservation of neutrality.
Flnland's first stamps, issued
under Russian rule in 1856, bore
the nations cost-of-arms, Of
which the lion is a part Russia's
imperial arms replaced this design
IN later issues. but when Finland
gained independence IN 1917, the
lion returned.
Finland has had postal service
for three centuries. 4 1898 issue
Of four values marked the ter
centenary Of mall delivery. Ran
ners were the first 70 carry letters,
working in relays. Prison was the
punishment for those who did not
make the specified SIX miles an
hour.
When volume increased, horse
men were employed. giving Fin
land pony express two cen
turies before the American system
Tor carrying mail across the con-
unent became famous.
Finnish postmssters also intro
olced a novel special delivery
a feather stuck n the envelope
% speed prepaid NAL 20 Is ces-
Instso1
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PULSE OF
THE PU BLIC
USE OF WORDS

Editor. The Times. Some time
ago, II was asserted in this col
umn that the statement. he
mani can work along with eco
nomic forces and prosper. or ne
may strive 10 work against them
and come to grief" is good
Socialist doctrine. however sin
cere. is nevertheless false. and
arises from that authors fail
ure TO define the terms ne
uses
The key TO the truth Of this
lies in the two words. control"
and with" Here are the two
uses taken from this column:
Socialist we IMAM must
come to control forces.
(economic) !"
A writer: He man can
work along with economic
forces
The word control used in the
first statement, among other
things implies, mastery over the
thing to be controlled.
Whereas. with IN the latter
statement. implies mastery re-
siding in the thing itself tsu-
perior to. co-equal with-never
subordinate to, mani to which
man is subject TO and prospers
only as he conforms to the re-
quirements of the thing itself
economic forces the master.
If any one doubts this and
wishes to investigate for him
self, he is welcome TO our
sources of information-the die
tionary "A record of the usage
of words. II shows how men
have used the same words to
refer TO different things. and diff
ferent words TO refer TO the
same thing
A. b. SEAMAN.
Route No. ?. Tacoma.