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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
Xavier Defeats
ST. Vincent, $40

81. Francis Xavier's indicated
football team marched so yards
into 81. Vincent territory and took
A 35-yard shortcut via n forward
pass the second time 10 rate a 1870
victory in the leading third divi-
sion game of the Catholic League
yesterday.
Howard Weber plunged 5 yards
for the initial touchdown in the
first period following the Xavier
trek. Ed Devine converted.
Earl Motok, in the third period,
threw a 35-yard pass 10 Bill
Stoffes in the end zone for the
final score.
Both teams were undefeated
until yesterday and tied for first
place IN the league.
In remaining third division con-
tests 81 Patrick defeated 81. Ger
trude 500. and in a non-league
contest ST. Benedict outScored 81,
element, 27-6.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26

CONTINUED from First Sport Page)
the last TO have possession Of
the ball.
Isbells next pass TO Hutson was
broken up by Lloyd Cardweli on
the goal line. Three line plays
made UP the rest of the distance,
Fritsch carrying the ball to the
tEyard line on two: attempts and
Chuck Sample going over.
1t was after this score the Lions
spanked into their first drive,
showing 100 per cent improve
ment over their play of last week.
Taking The ball on their own 20
yard line. they went down TO the
Packer two with Wetterlund pass
ing and Mickey Sanzotta run
ming. Wetterlund's second-down
pass at this point bounced off a
lineman's back and into the hands
of Chuck Brock, and Lou Brock
kicked out TO end the threat.
Early in the third period the
Packers scored again when Charles
I CBucketst Goldenberg picked up
Sanzotta's tumble and numbered
from the Detroit 81 TO the 10 be-
fore Bill Kennedy hauled him
down. Fritsch and Tony Canadeo
failed in attempts at the line. and
then Lou Brock went through
center on a delayed buck for the
touchdown.
The Lions score came early In
the fourth period, and again the
drive started on the Detroit 20.
Two passes from Wetterlund TO
Joe Stringfellow and some hard
running by Frank Grigonis took
the ball TO the Bay % and a
Wetterlund pass to Ed Behan then
yielded first down on the Z.
The Lions didn't make the mis-
take Of passing again. and Girl
gonis went the rest Of the way in
three attempts. Augie Lilo con-
verified.
1t was on the following kickoff
that Uram hit straight up the
middle behind perfect blocking
until he reached midheld and then
I cut to ms fefr, rvddTrg fsrrff-Saa-
iavic, the last Lion tackler, and
went down the side lines to score.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
ST. A|phonsus
Wins Fourth

indicated, united and unscored
upon remained written across the
st. Alphonsus record sheet today
as the team moved another step
toward west side supremacy in the
Catholic second division football
league.
The Alphonsus 26-0 victory over
st. Mary of Mt. Clemens made il
four in a row.
A touchdown a quarter was the
games motif
Jim Russo scored first, going )
yards around end TO climax ar
AlphonSus march.
Frank Macarthur went 1S yards
on quarterback sneak TO cross
the goal line in the second period
and again in the fourth, he scored
after intercepting Clemens pass
and returning il 80 yards.
Jerome Bixman slid off tackle
in the third frame and scampered
so yards. Leo Pawelski kicked the
point following McArthur'S first
marker. Frank passed for the
point after his second talley.
In other second division games,
St Charles defeated ST. Rose.
POS; st. Phillip finished ahead of
Annunciation to the music of
27-0; st. Martin dropped a 60
decision TO ST. Bernard, and st.
Francis de Sales lost to St. Rita
by the same score.
St. Frederick counted u points
to st. Mary of Royal Oaks Moth
ing and Roy Scringer scored three
touchdowns in the St James 26-0
victory over st. Michael.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
|Grosse lie II
Strengthenedfor
tuesday sGdme

Wayne University plays the Sec
ond of three games in a week
tomorrow night when the Tartars
meet the strong reinforced Crosse
lie Naval Aviation base team al
University of Detroit Stadium al
SIS. The game is the climax OF
Navy Day in Michigan and the
profits will 20 10 the recreation
fund at the Crosse lie base.
Coach Joe Gembis, whose team
rallied to tie Michigan Normal al
Ypsilanti Saturday secuted the
Navigators Friday night wher
they beat Otterbein by two touch
downs. LI
81 was bore than a little inn
oppressed by the ball club" Joe
said today. "They have fine per-
sonnet and are now beginning
10 click. The fans are sure TO
see a swell game tomorrow
night.
THAT Hovey Seymour has
lost none OF the cunning and
drive that made him one Of the
best backs In the country while
captain at Yale. He il a great
kicker. The officials at Crosse
lie plan their strong team for
the game. We look on these
sailors as one Of the strongest
outfits well be called on TO
play"
Wayne will be at full strength
for the game. Jack Cotton's LEI
infection is not so serious as frs
| thought and he'll start at RICH
tackle He is sophomore weigh
ing $50 pounds. Mitchell Totti
regular guard will be bidding
farewell 10 football. lie goes int,
the army Saturday.
The Wayne band will put ol
Its most spectacular show and tn
drill team form Crosse lie vii
perform during the intermissior
1t should be a great game and
fine Navy Day show. It's highl
recommended.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
Big 2 Standings
A Man of His Word
BACHMAN WADES IN
TO FULFILL A WAGER

EAST LANSING. Oct. 26-
Charley Bachman, Michigan State
football coach whose fighting
SpsTtsns upset Great Lakes, ia-e5
is a man OF his word even in the
case Of a miracle" bet.
He proved this yesterday when
he walked" a 50-foot span OF the
Red Cedar River In near freezing
weather while more than 1000
spectators, including\ the entire
football team, watched from a
nearby campus bridge. They were
all there 20 see Bachman carry
out the promise he made IN pro
game talks 90 the Lansing Rotary
Club and a student pep rally
Were going 10 give Great
Lakes a battle, but I'll walk the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
ST. Theresa II
Wins, La Sale
Defeated

For a half, kicking played the
feature role in the st. Theresa
Holy Redeemer contest yesterday.
usually the deciding game in the
west side title in the Catholic
League first division.
In the eastern division. st.
Catherine pushed the last obstacle
from its championship path by de-
feating De La Sale. 1910.
Until the last two minutes In
the second quarter. Don Boisture
of Redeemer held the Pirates
scoreless. understanding the kicks
OF Ralph Dougherty. Late in the
period the Theresa offense worked
to the Redeemer Is and there Bill
Dillon placekicked field goal and
started the Pirates on their 1877
victory trail.
Dillon further added To the
lUtIt lObdl lIl Tic tiiii " uudI lth
when he passed to Leo Diamond.
who ran Is yards for a touchdown.
In the last frame. Dillon inter-
cepted Redeemer pass and raced
So yards 10 add another six points
for the potential champions. Don
Lessnau scored for Redeemer on a
l5-yard run. Bob SasSah converted
the point.
st. Catherine got off TO a flying
start against De La Sale. scoring
twice in the first quarter. Dick
Tuschak and Jimmy Cunningham
finished Catherine marches with
touchdowns through the center OF
the line. Cunningham also con-
verted the extra point on his score.
De La Sale never threatened.
In other first division games. st.
Joseph swamped st. Anthony. $50.
Mat Coceri of the long line OF St.
Josephs Moceris scored three
times. Joe Manasa tailed twice
and Don Reskie counted the other
marker.
Lourdes. slated to meet st.
Theresa next week, defeated St.
-
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downs, the second on 9S-yarc
runback of an Augustin kickoff
Dick>Yata scored twice. Bill PRO.
nelli scored twice. Frank Gawron.
ski scored twice.
Don Deneweth and Ed Burgess
tailed once apiece for Central ano
Yata and Hathaway added three
conversions apiece.
In the third period, st. Augustir
marched to the Central 4-yard line
but there the Shamrock line held
The ball went to Central on downs
Central meets Hazel Park next
week
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
kahI Has
HID fright
For Tops

Harold Kahl led The Detroit
Times football experts over the
weekend by picking Is winners in
"a games. Kahl, who had been in
seventh place, moved into a tie
with Bob Murphy for third
Lew Walter and Don Wattrick
are tied for the lead. Walter. who
had been in third position, picked
- winners. Wattrick had Ia.
Tho STANDINGS,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
Shares Distinction

r. c. Dawson, veteran Irish
trainer, is one of the only two men
who have saddled winners of the
EPSON Derby and Grand National
ISteeplechase. The other was the
late George Blackwell.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
Rookie
Claimed
by Two
Continued from First Sport Page,

INOOuthnucu fFOn Eifst opVft hkcl
John SANDY Ross. indianapolis
veteran who suffered a dislocation
Of his right shoulder in collision
at the start of the third period
II Is feared the bone may be
Clipped. in which case Ross may
be out for the season.
The men who will unquestion-
ably start the season for the
Wings are goalie Johnny Mowers
Jimmy Orlando, Jack Stewart and
Alex Motter on the defense. The
forward line OF Sid Abel. Don
Crosse and Eddie Wares. the line
of sgd Howe. Mud Bruneteau and
Carl Liscombe with Harry Watson
and Joe Carveth on the third line
with center and a fifteenth man
still to be chosen.
Lewis Capitols will have Floyd
Perras in goal as the result OF the
failure OF Jimmy Franks 10 come
10 terms. Dick Behling and Harold
Jackson will be on the defense
with Gully Simon. up from the
Omaha Knights, and Quackenbush
Jack Heating, Adam Brown and
Jud McAtee are his left wings
with Bill Jennings. Joe Fisher and
/ Bill Thomson at right and oidtimer
Hec Kilrea as the fifteenth man.
Brown. Weaver, Jameson ano
AlmaS filled in for the Wings last
night with Sid Abel and Eddie
Wares out with injuries. Brown
set up the first goal Don Crosse
banged home for Detroit anC
Weaver set up the fourth fol-
George Mara.
\ Detroit was never behind and al
though the Caps managed 10 Tic
the game up In the final period or
Adam Browns second goal of Tho
game. Detroit didn't let the little
brothers get away with a victory
as they did in their exhibition
game Thursday. Liscombe put the
game awav by DETECTING Jacl
Stewards 50-foot shot past Perra'
with less than three minutes TO 60
= DETROIT INDIANAPOLIS
| Mowers q Perrs
Motter ID Jackso
Orlando / n QuAckenbus
Howe Dougla
| IisCombs Y. W Kilre
Bruneteau Rw Jenntng
Detroit alternates-st Stewart. Simon. Mara
lCrosso, j Brown Watson, Weaver, Car
lveth, Jameson. Almas
Indianapolis Alternatts - Ross Behffng
Fisher A. Brown. c. Brown. McAtee
Thomson. Simpson.
Referee Douglas Young 1lnesmen---OF
lville Roulston and STANLEY McCabe
-------FIRsT-PEREeD ---------------
Ii Detroit: Crosse Brown. s.l3.
I2-Detroit. Bruneteau Stewart. SIS
l3-Indianap polls. BehlinE lFiAherl. II "A
l4-Detroit: Jameson CGrossoD, i5.gs.
PenalteG--None
SECOND PERIOD
5-Indianapous. Jackson (simpson Thom
SOM. AS
g. Detroit; Mara (weavsrl. 44a
,I7-Dstroit: Bruneteau tHows-Lscombo
s-Tndtanapohs: Brown tRossb eos
e-lndianapolis Ross "a Browne. Brown
i 11A1.
i Penalties Mottsr ca.
THIRD PERIOD
l0-Indianapols A. Brown lFishsr c
Brown, 1903.
I1-Detroli Liscombs (st,wsrt HOws)
i7.12.
| Penalties-CArveth and simpson
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
Red Cedar River at high noon
on Sunday IL we beat them"

REQ tedar RIVER AT nlSn noon
on Sunday IL we beat them"
Bachman had told his audiences.
The Spartan coach appeared
several UJInutey fate amid the
cheers Of the spectators. clad in
a lumber Jacket and a pair of-blue
pants. HIS wife and family were
awaiting his arrival with the other
spectators.
A l5-minute ceremony preceded
the actual rituals during which
Charles McCafirce. Spartan SWIM
ming coach, provided Bachmsn
with a pair Of web-foOted rubber
shoes However, Bachman. who
said he was feeling lighter than
air, slipped INTO the icy water w
10 his waist line as he spanned the
river while the crowd cheered.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
DETROIT ~

subst,utons. Green Bay-Ends Mason.
Ranspot St0nehraker. Tackles RAY. kah-
Ter Gusras Tinslsy. Want Hull Lcti0w
Center Q Brock Backs Canadeo Laws
Weseer0er sample siarrett. trtsch De
'roi' Epds. StrinEfellov. Behan. knnrr
Scott Tackles; Goodman, Speth Guardf
Kennedy Wiethe Sarfori. Centers. Gill,
" oiaecheWtcE Backs. CardNcu BaniaNlc,
Evans. Hackney. WEtts1und. SAnEotts.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
PASS TO LINK SCORES

Elmer "Tippy" Madarik and
Art Link good quarterback he.
cause he has imagination. engi-
neered the only touchdown OF the
game early in the second quarter.
Starting from their own IS il was
Madariks running and passing TO
Link and Frank Koloieski that
put the ball on 10. Here Madarik
Tipped one Link caught in the
end zone.
The Titans had seven other
good scoring chances, but five OF
them were thwarted by pass in
Perceptions. one as close as George
towns 10. Frank Dornfeld and
John Barrett. backs. and Bill
Erickson. center. the Hoyas' best
players. accounted for four Of the
five, Dornfeld two. The nearest
Georgetown came 10 Detroit's goal
line was the 80 in the third period
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
HE EXPECTED IT

Dorais knew that and he also
knew that the spread was largely
responsible for Georgetown's sue
cess when Ii was riding high the
last two years. He had bunch as
early as last Tuesday the Hoyas
might spring II end spent two days
practicing. defense against 1t. He
employed a five-man line with
variations.
How we'll Dorais set up his de-
fenses is best known in the sta
tistics. Georgetown made six first
downs. four by rushing for net
yardage of 50. Georgetown tried
26 passes and completed eight for
Sc yards. Two first downs came
via aerials.
Detroit. on the other hand, made
nine first downs. six by rushing
and three on passes. The Titans
showed a net Of 172 on rushing
and completed nine out of %
passes for So yards, which Is a
ldsg way from their top form.
Their punt average of 43 yards
10 Georgetown 80 was notice
able Improvement.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
Dordiis-PIdnned
Defense Voids
Hoyas' Attack
By HAROLD KAHL

Gus Dorais' University of De
troit football players rode through
the Georgetown University storm
bv a narrow squeak, 60, only "a
find themselves today confronted
with a tornado in tho offing-
Marquette University m Milwau-
kee next Sunday afternoon
An because in game that was
supposed 10 he MP and tuck Mar
ouette revealed eNpe c . q
strength in cracking down Michi-
. can State by a 2S-I count a litiIe
more than q week ago Marquette
has vet 10 beat a DoraiS-coaChed
eleven. hut stands IFS best chance
next SUNDAY # that performance
means anything.
The game originally was Sched-
uled next Saturday night. II was
changed at the request OF Mar
olette officials because Of defect
in the Milwaukee, lighting system.
A priority 10 repair II couldn't he
ATTAINED. This IS q break FOR the
Titsns because the Milwaukee
lights al best aren't any TOO good.
That l.. of y. STAYED among the
unbeaten while Georgetown went
toppling out OF the ranks is a
tribute 10 the coaching genius OF
Dorais. His defenses for George
Town were so we'll planned the
Hoyas were completely befuddled
from start TO finish Saturday
piChf
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
HoYAs ABANDON IT

His 1922 and overshifted six
- the outset were so effective
Georgetown abandoned the I for
nation at the end OF the first
quarter for the spread and double
Ningback and usedsit only rarely
afterward.
In the 1922 Dorais stationed
two players a few yards directly
behind the tackles. Two others
were six yards back OF the line OF
scrimmage and three yards out
side OF the offensive ends. The
other two were II yards deep di-
rectly behind the tackles, forming
box. As a result on running plays
Georgetown bucked into a nine
man line. on passes a seven with
four PLAYERS covering.
To add TO their rivals bewilder-
ment the Titans would then mix in
the overshifted six. Getting no.
where Georgetown decided 10
drop into a spread formation, one
the Hoyas had not used before
this season.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26

Lourdes. slated to meet st.
Theresa next week, defeated st.
Cecilia, $50. and st. Gregory
downed ST. Leo. $40.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26

J. T. MllIETT'S 0D rsvmBoLL AVE.
~ - WiLLI't TR. 7.s33s
10 Alleys. Open Bo~IIns From ? A. N. Until :
p. N. and After ~ p. N. Az DAY Saturday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26

MT, ELLIOTT REC. ''''o nv Vt. TIA, ,s.,oTT
and Irw ~. vlsh oVr cesttsH Lsunss. Excel.
lent Feed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26

4 nWcic pcP 20 BOWLING ALLEYS
lUMt , htI. 10 sIIIiARO TAsIts y
ceettsIl Lounge NJ. sJi2
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26

IMPERIAL RtC. CENTRALLY tocafao S''
IN 10 Modern knsys
opsn Every Day Until midnisht. MA slss.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-26
Lions Lose Sixth
Game in Row

CONTINUED from First Sport Page)
the last to have possession Of
the ball.
Isbelrs next pass TO Hutson was
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-12-05
.LunCefOrd TO Star
In Benefit Show at
Symphony Hall

Fresh from the coast broad
cast on the Cocoa Cola Spot
light Band program, Jimmie
Lunceford and his orchestra
come from Fort Devens, Mass.
to star in the cit" musical
show of the fall season Were
In 1t Too" staged at Symphony
Hall in Boston, Thursday, Dec.
10 for the benefit of our boys
in the armed forces,
Popular from coast to coast
with all music lovers the coun-
try over, Jimmie has been re"
kearSing his orchestra over
time, making preparation fer
the initial debut of any Sepia
orchestra in such an affair at
the cradle of Americas finest
music where such stars as
Marion Anderson, Roland
Hayes, Dorothy Maynor, and
many others reach the heights.
One of the local service clubs
will receive benefit from this
CONTINUED ON Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-12-05
Charles St. Church
Observes Its
1O9th Anniversary

Sunday, Nov. 20 began the
first service in the observance
of tn e1O9th Anniversary OF the
old Historic Charles st. Church
now located at Warren st. and
Elm Hill Ave, RoXbury.
In the mrning, the Child
ren's Choir, under the direction
of Mrs. Ellastine Broadnax,
rendered several selections.
Mrs. Blanche Diggs was the
soloist and the sermon was
preached by DR.. Childers who
chose the subject, "The colored
Church" The Macedonia Club,
Mrs. Batrice Moody, leader, pre-
sented a Service Flag to the
Church in honor of the enlist
ed men who were Church men,
hers. Mrs. Mary Arts made the
presentation and Atty. IRWIN
r. Dorch accepted it in the
name of the Church and Com
munity. An address by Arthur
Williams of the Army and Navy
Continued on Page ~
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-12-05
HEAD OF COLORED REPUBLICANS IN
RECENT ELECTION CAMPAIGN FETED !.
Dr. W. H. Lesesne Howard Host At Nictcy Celebration
In Honor OF Attorney Irwin I. DOrCh And Group
OF Volunteer Workers OF Ward Nine. Attorney
DOrCh Delivers Inspiring Address.

DR.. w. H. Lesesne Howard
who was appointed chairman
of group of workers in ward
nine during the November
election entertained on Sun
day, Nov %, at the beautifully
appointed home of Mrs. Alberta
Seals, 815 Columbus ave, and
her daughter, Wilhelmina
Seals. The home was tasteful
ly decorated with flowers and
Mrs. Seals, gowned in a black
crepe dress, with a single
string or gorgeous pearls, was
the charming hostess.
An hour of beautiful music
rendered by Misses Florence
Lewis, Dorothy Eller, Vivian
Hodge and Claude Bailey was
enjoyed by all. Unfortunately,
TIE guest soloist, Miss Nan
Snow, was hurriedly called
away before she could render
a single selection.
After the musical a dainty
repast of chicken salad, let
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-12-05

tuce, celery, bread, sweet pick
les, olives, a deliciously pre-
pared punch, European sand
wiches, peanuts and after din
ner minis was served.
The group then retired to
the living room at which time
DR.. Howard expressed his
thanks to those present who
so sacriticingly gave their serv-
ices. Then the highlight of
the programme came when DR..
Howard presented the honored
guest, Attorney Irwin T. Dorch
who so successfully led to vic
tory in the November election,
who gave an informative, in
teresting, most stirring and
helpful address which moved
all present to greater efforts
for greater good. Among the
many good things said Attor-
ney Dorch pledged that not
withstanding his selection and
confirmation as leader of the
Continued on Page Four
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House affiliations who are now
in the armed forces. Following
in the footsteps of the immortal
Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Mass
achusetts Volunteers, t h e S e
young men are forging their bit
in democracy's chain. A mem
Der of Shaw House Board will
serve as Chairman of the exer-
cises which will be held in Bald
win Hall, IL Windsor st. Out
standing civic leaders and rep-
resentatives of the House Clubs
will join in paying tribute to
these present defenders of our
national virtues. All are urged
to be present as the neighbor-
hood unites to pledge itself
anew to the colored man as a
fighter. The program will begin
promptly at 800 P. M. sharp.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-12-05
CREDIT UNION HAS
1000 MEMBERS

The 18th annual meeting of
the Boston Progressive Credit
Union, a community organiza-
ton, held last month, was adj
dressed by State Senator Maur-
ice M. Goldman and Mr.. Mos
ley, manager of the cooperative
store on Greenwich Street.
AS rsult of the election and
tn board meeting later the fol-
lowing re directors and officers:
Albert w. Bonello, pres; Ormie
A. Jordan, vice-pres.; Nathan
lei T. Julien, treas and clerk;
Wilbert E. Husbands, L. George
Murray Malcolm C. Banks, cred
itcommittee, Hilda A. Wiltshire,
Continued on Page A.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-12-05
PLENTY FAMILY KIN FIRE VICTIM
RENEW Poll TAX REPEAL BATTLE
New Fight to Outlaw Poll Tax

the Bilbos, the Connallys and
the McKellars" Walter White
pointed to recent public re-
action to the exposure of the
perfidy of the reactionary
southern bloc and those nor
thern Republican and Demo-
crtaic Senators who are play
ing balp' with the f1libuster-
ers.
civil LIBERTIES UNION ....
At the same time the Amer
lean Civil Liberties Union, in
an announcemnt by John F.
Finnerty, counsel in the poll
tax case, stated that efforts to
abolish the poll tax in eight
Southern states will be re-
neWed through court action
aimed at reopening the issue
in the United States Supreme
Court.
The announcement said that
"the anti-poll tax bill indicates
the difficulties of getting re-
Continued on Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1942-12-05
SHADRACK PLENTY DIES IN
COCOANUT GROVE HOLOCAUST

Greater Boston lost one
colored person in the Cocoa
nut Grove holocaust. He was
the lovable Shadrack Plenty,
formerly of Norfolk st, Cam
bridge. His devoted wife, now
Of 202 w. Springfield st was at
the site, but did not find out
FOR some time that he was
dead at the Boston City Hos
pital.
Mr.. Plenty was affectionate-
ly called SHADY" by most Of
his friends. He was always
cheerful, and at one time was
the Drum Major in the 3rd
Bat, 372nd Inf, Mass. Ma
tional Guard, stationed at the
South Armory, Boston, Mass.
He was also a professional ac-
tor and a theatrical coach OF
the colored Elks, IBPOEW.
Only two colored persons
were employed in this night
Continued on Page Foar)'