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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-17

Mrs. Eugene P. Matthews has re-
turned from very pleasant visit
with her son and his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Matthews of Palmyra,
N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morton S. Busick, of
Baltimore, will arrive the latter part
of the week for a visit with Mrs.
Busick's mother, Mrs. J. Harry
Young.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Corbin have
returned from two weeks visit with
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis H. McCready in Cape
/ Charles.
Mrs. David Dallas and Miss Mae
Ellis have returned from Williams
burg, Va, where they attended sum-
mer school at the William and Mary
College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Matthews, of
Norfolk, Va, will arrive this week
to spend their vacation with Mr.. Mat
thews' parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
/ P. Matthew'S
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Corbin enter
tanned recently Mrs Charles Pussy,
Mr. Lewis H. McCready of Cape
Charles, and Mr.. Charles Rapp, Of
Harrington, Del.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howard, ac-
companied by the latter's mother, left
Wednesday for a visit with friends
and relatives in Chester and other
points in Pennsylvania.
Mr. and Mrs Robert Hall, of Balti-
more, formerly of this city are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of a daughter, Patricia Ann, born
Thursday, July 9th in the Union Me
mortal Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Slant and Mr..
and Mrs. Norris Willing and son
Woodland, spent the weekend in Balti-
more, and Monday and Tuesday they
visited in Hagerstown, returning to
Pocomoke on Wednesday.
Mrs. Curtis D. Smith and two
daughters, from Tampa, Florida, have
joined her husband, member of the
U. S. Army, in Boice City, Idaho.
Mrs. Smith is the granddaughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Hickman of POGO
moke.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Butler have re
turned to their home in Philadelphia
after spending the week end with rel
atives in Pocomoke While here, Mr..
Butler along with Mr.. Marion Culver,
of East Princess Anne, enjoyed a
fishing trip to Deals Island.
Lieut.. J. G. Phillip A. Hickman, Jr.,
son of Phillip A. Hickman of Balti-
more and grandson of Mr. and Mrs.
j. T. Hickman of Pocomoke, is on a
IA day furlough after having circum-
navigated the world on a six months
| voyage.
Members of Crescent Chapter. No
"A 0. E. S. are asked to keep in mind
the picnic to be held at Winter Quar-
, tiers Country Club, Wednesday, July
22nd and to meet at the home of Miss
Annie L. Ross on Market Street
promptly at o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Miles were glad
to receive a letter this week from
their son, Private William J. Miles
saying he was all right and feeling
rine. Pvt. Miles, with the Army
=. Force, has been stationed in Tampa
: Florida since last October but has
just recently been transferred to San
Francisco, Calf.
! Mr.. Earl Cutler sustained painful
/ injuries to his foot last week wher
t he was caught in an escalator in one
of the stores in Cambridge. The lig-
ament were torn and several bones
= broken which necessitated treatment
), in the Cambridge hospital. His foot
= will be placed in a cast and ne ex-
= poets to return to his home within q
few days.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1942-07-17
HOT OFF THE GRIDDLE

If poultry or game has little fat it
should be larded with thin strips of
salt pork OF bacon laid across the
breast before roasting. To prevent
the burning of the legs, wind them
with strips of cloth which have been
dipped in melted fat.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
DIR. Harrington Makes His Contribution
To Herr Hitler

As the enlightened population
Americans prepared
birthday E. Harrington city health director
of Minneapolis contributed to racial intolerance.
DOCTOR broad bays his residence and birth
in Dixie smooth years watched him
public he outstanding public Watch him
closely and Won bapuen to be Negro you'll discover that he
friendly politician he does nothing openly Early
however, the according idavs have
non denad from his usually careful cautious practices in re
relations and ordered Negro employees Lymanhu
Hospital the public instead of the regular employees
quarters.
The affected being good
his nice salary refused to allow Dr. Har
them the favote of his native
"dear old southland"
nothing wrong these One of them has
expense) food for Dr. Harrington
poor public payros pay meals of
pockets Maybe it's of HarngtOns duty e out the food
hospitals food prepared by Negroes hands,
suppose there nothing with the individual who did the cooking
that she Negro.
Now the doctor slippery he, perhaps
sly manner able convince somebody that he
had nothing to do with the attempt at Jim Crow
opinion the doctor whoever he place the blame
ought discharged positions
spread racial dsrust while feeding at the public
which he holds high place carrying
fight against discrimination Harrington does Ondones the little
small Can tricks which belle his piOu prOtestaiOn of Chris
tan purpose
Men like Harrington and women like Mrs Mitchell long
making American Negroes question whether the of Amer
lea they represent is worth fighting for.
Every patriotic organization white black ought seek
investigation this Lyanhurst and demand the dismissal of
the guilty who by such vicious petty undermine the work
of those who know that must have unity in these critical times of
about
difference between the Hleian theory rea
andth Dr. HarrngtonHaze Mitchell variety.
EDITORIAL NOTES.
daily papers high public hOwled
high discrimination" edcs by Jps Manila
haven't said blooming word about American whites burning another
American right here at home.
Every against another American
helping might call them something
but them traitors!
great Abraham Lincoln Freder-
lex Douglas One white and the other black
in slavery Both of them lived to strike death blow accepted
human slavery.
Oh for Lncolns and Dougiase The world needs them!
This week editor along with his only will register the
will thousands others. all got
this Part of is rid Of these petty American Hers
who plague the Of Negro who tries live
who register and perhaps die those who
of the eternal battle Of prejudice from the
the enemy al the
Nothing smile this week It's
your people pillar
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
REMEMBER THOSE
WE LOVED

One Of the finest customs of
civilized man is to keep constantly
fresh the memory of those of our
families who have passed on to
greener pastures. One of the most
convenient and appropriate ways to
do this yearly is to insert a card
Of ain Memoriam" in your news
paper.
We have a large variety of ap-
propriate and beautiful verses for
such cards. Prices for insertion are
nominal. Call Midway 834O. Miss
Brown will gladly assist you in Sc
Letting and preparing an "In Me-
moriam" for your loved ones.
-Advt.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
ST. PAUL PRIMARIES

Editor: Tuesday, Feb. IT, is the
deadline for voters to register. It
is vitality important that all Ne
groes who are not registered do
so Immediately. Intelligent use Of
the ballot is a protection of our
democratic way of life. The fight
of the Negro people must be con-
Quoted on two fronts. Our first
objective is to win the war. This
is right and logical, but as a mi
nority group we must not give
ground in our long standing bat
tie for full citizenship and demo-
cratic rights at home.
While our Negro soldiers are
giving their blood to preserve what
democracy we have in our struggle
against tyranny and Fascism, fif-
teen million black Americans must
and shall continue to fight an all
out battle against the threat of
American Fascism here at home.
The Negro boys who march off
to war will expect and deserve to
find a better America when they
return. This better America-and
it's preservation-is the responsible
lily of us who remain. Vote! Or
ganize! Act!
Registration blanks may be OBJ
tanned in room 80 at the Court
House. Change of address and alb
sent blanks may also be obtained
here. Tuesday, March II, is cleo
ton day. Railroad men who will
be out of town on that day should
obtain Absentee Ballots. The cam
paign committee of the National
Negro Congress urges that every
one vote on election day. Let them
hear our voices! Let US show our
strength!
Further information may be OBJ
tanned from any one of the follow
ing committee: Mrs. Blanche Will
iams, Mr.. Ed. Washington (elec-
ton committee), Miss E. Schuck,
Evelyn Jones, assistant secretary.
st. Paul, MINI.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
Stop Kidding Us

(Letter in Everybodys Ideas, Minneapolis Sar-Journa
Editor: The brotherhood mankind equal
etc. just dreams that fall fat when
Certain cities in the south refuse let Negro soldier
the street because hs is white mans country The
Negroes from all positions
allows Negroes only ground The army
gates them separate units be used last
Red Cross adds the browning insult:
When the call for blood donors Negro usual
willing and do his bit Although human blood
whether is white red black yellow Negro
wanted Under the organization
Blood but this is joker segregated for use
Negro casualties only.
Will they be able many given willingly
from the Negroes limited income?
Regardless of all this, 10 million ready willing and
anxious to live die for country. kidding
-Maryedith Kyle.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
England Riddles

As England loses its hold its Far Eastern possessions like
ostrich with head sand she still tries hold India without meeting
the situation of that couny autonomy squarey and fairly
midas 400 millions of people want their freedom Most
its leaders agreeable seek dominion similar
that held Canada Australia This much for Britain
patient people Especially for England
rich from the exploitation of these people, taking from them
their riches and returning hardly benevolent rule.
England keep its world place ewd the loyalty of
in Africa the islands of the and in Asia
refusal make realistic the settlement of the dis
ndias teemng millions rmndfu of Nero fddng
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
With the Churches
ST. THOMAS NOTES

There will be a Mass of Inter
cession on next Sunday, Feb. 10,
at $500 p. m. at Gethsemane for
the boys of the church away at
camps in the various branches of
the armed forces Of the nation. The
boys from St. Thomas to be hon
ored are: Howard Wells, Robert
Mallory, Jr., Jesse Stevens, Jr.,
Talmadge Carey, Jr., and Richard
Session. The Crusaders Club
turned over 500 to the church on
last Sunday. The committee in
charge of the recent quilt rattle
were Mrs. Odette Kemp, Mrs.
Florence Wells, Mrs. Nettie Shop
herd.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13

NEWS: Rev. s. E. Ware, the SEN
Tor Choir, the Gospel Chorus, and
a portion of Pilgrims congrega-
ton participated adequately in the
evening service held last Sunday at
the First Baptist Church.
urge everyone to come out Sun
day, Feb. Is, to the Morning Wor-
ship Hour and hear a truly great
sermon preached by our pastor, the
subject of which is II Know Your
Works" Spiritual upliftment is
in store for you all
Maureen Coleman, Reporter.
ST. JAMES CHURCH: Before a
large audience Sunday, February
8, Rev. B. N. Moore gave a stir
ring message titled "Our Battle"
referring to Hitler's Mein Kampf
relative to our race.
The following persons joined:
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stewart; Mr..
VIM. Foulks; Mrs. Antoinett Per-
teet; Misses Jean Stamper and Lo-
la Montgomery.
Visitors: Mines. Lolo Jenning,
Kansas; Henrietta Simmons,
Mayme Mccoy, Messrs. J. T. Jor-
dan, St. Louis, Theo Simmons.
Miss Mcclure was appointed as
sistant church clerk. The Univer-
sity of Life is growing in interest
and attendance.
February Is, Founders Day, ser
mon title is "Is This War or
Armageddon?"
CAMPHOR MEMORIA L
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES:
Race Relations Day was observed
in a highly satisfactory manner
last Sunday, with Pastor Clarence
T. R. Nelson exchanging pulpits
with Rev. ]. D. Hoy, of the Peo-
pies Highland Park Congregation
al Church, at the morning worship
services. Mr.. Arthur Partee, for
merly a member of Jamison Tenn
pie C. M. E. Church, Kansas City,
Mo-, Joined the church on Christian
experience and several visitors
were present. The young people of
both churches enjoyed themselves
in the recreational program in the
evening, under the auspices of the
Camphor Youth Fellowship. Mrs.
L. S. Tabor directed the games.
Irma Monson, Olga Anderson,
Mary Cook and Warren Hayes led
in the worship service and special
music was rendered by the Aeolian
singers composed of Samuel Lynch,
John Lynch, Harry Price and How
ard Brown. Frank Boyd, ]. P.
Williams and Pastor Nelson spoke
on "The Negro In History"
Mrs. H. P. Archerd, president of
the Minnesota Conference Wom-
ans Society of Christian Service,
will be the speaker at the IL a. M,
service Sunday. Mrs. S. Vincent
Owens, wife of the St. Paul Urban
League secretary, will be the
speaker at special twilight serv-
ice at $50 p. m, under the auspices
of leaders of the three circles of
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service, Mrs. Villa M. Peoples,
Mrs. Josie Williams and Miss
Coree Thomas.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends and relatives for their kind
expressions, sympathy and floral
offerings during the illness and
death of our beloved daughter and
sister, Iva Mae Barbee.
Especially do we thank Rev. s.
A. Douglass and Rev. D. Beasley
for their consoling words during
our late bereavement.-Mr. and
Mrs. Bud Wagner, mother and
stepfather; Mrs. Helen jackson,
Mrs. Grace Judy, sisters, and Ray
mond Patrick, brother.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
LETTERS TO EDITOR
CWhat the People Thinkl

an, as a mother and as a Negro
who had been a slave. She under
stood the connection between her
struggle and the fight for woman's
rights, and connected it with the
great nationwide fight against
chattel slavery.
Negro history testimonials
should not leave un-noted the great
figure of Sojourner Truth, and
Race Relations Week is q good
time to bring her strategy Of Unity
for Victory before everyone who is
interested in winning today's war
against worldwide fascist slavery.
ROSE TILLOTSON,
S38 Carol Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
NAACP TO INVESTIGATE

Reports that nurses training
classes under the sponsorship of
WPA in st. Paul have barred Ne
gro women from participation are
being Investigated by Rev. B. N.
Moore, president Of the st. Paul
branch of the NAACP.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13

Syphilis is the property not of a
color but Of an economic group.
Where education, hospital and clint
cal facilities are denied, there will
be found a high incidence Of the
disease, no matter what the color
Of the population.-Walter White.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
Be Prepared
By HOBART T. MITCHELL

wn- skinned, clean faced,
scrubbed teethed, cotton night
gowned, 12-year-old Sylvester was
on his knees by the side Of his bed
saying his nightly prayers. He had
finished the Lords Prayer and was
about to jump between the covers
when he saw directly in front of
him-where his mother had placed
it his Handbook of Scouting"
Seeing the book did not ruffle his
countenance. He stood a moment
irresolute, with just the least bit
of hesitancy in his manner.
The yOungster had Joined the
scout troop the day before. John
Hancock was in no more a serious
mood when he signed the Declare
ton of Independence than was
Sylvester when he attached his
name to the application for Mem
bership in the Boy Scouts of Amer
ica."
The Scoutmaster had explained
to the prospective tenderfoot that
he should study and memorize the
scout oath because he would be re-
quired to repeat it word-for-word
before the scout troop and the
troop committee.
Sylvester had studied the oath
very diligently but it did not seem
to focus on his mind. The words
would change places where they
were not placed in the handbook.
Where it said 'law" he would in
variably say "laws." The adverbs,
physically, mentally and morally,
became mixed when coupled with
the verbs strong, awake and
straight.
The lad closed his eyes and set
tied back on his knees wondering
what kind fate had given him this
inspiration. It was confidence
he could not explain, something we
think nobody could understand ex-
cept in the selfsame position. His
whole soul, mind and body was il
Eliminated just as every Americans
conscience is frightened by the
lighted torch in the hand of the
Statue of Liberty. Instead Of prac-
ticing his oath to his mother, he
would say it to God.
On his knees and with his hands
clasped in front Of his chest, he
began to repeat the Scout Oath.
ION MY HONOR" hesitating to
be sure of the next word, he con-
tinued, q WILL DO MY BEST:
Ito what?) ITO DO MY DUTY
TO GOD" Little Sylvester gripped
his hands a wee bit tighter and
clasped them higher on his chest.
"AND MY COUNTRY" COnfu-
sion burst upon him but victory
must be gained. "AND TO OBEY
THE SCOUT" he nearly said it
out loud, LAW: He waited an
agOnizing minute before he COM
menced the next sentence - then
when he could not wait any longer
TO HELP OTHER" (Sylves-
ter masked his irritation with a
smile as he gained } "PEO-
PIE AT ALL TINES: He waded
on as though emphasizing his grim
VOW. ITO KEEP MYSELF" and
one-by-One his most troublesome
part was said with perfect preci-
sion - PHYSICALLY STRONG,
MENTALLY AWAK E AND
MORALLY STRAIGHT"
When Sylvester reached the last
word, he was completely winded.
Rising to his feet, he stood erect.
Giving an amateurish salute to the
Great Scoutmaster, he knew in his
heart that he would "BE PRE-
PARED"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
WANTED: PHOTOS
OF SOLDIER BOYS

Send US the picture Of your loved
one who is in service, if you have
a photo or a snapshot of him in
uniform. We would like to have
the photos of all Twin City men
who are in the U. s. armed forces.
Photos should be sent to our
Minneapolis office, 306 Third St.
&c., Minneapolis.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
In MemOriam

In fond remembrance of my dear
wife, Lucie Erwin, who departed
this life one year ago February IA.
How sad is this day to me,
The day on which you died;
Your memory will cling to my
heart
Till rest by your side.
May her soul rest in peace.
J. Louis Erwin, husband.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13

There shall be signs in the and in the moon, and in
the stars and upon the earth distress of nations with
pexy the and the roaring; mems hearts failing
them with fear and looking after those things which
coming to the earth" Luke 81 rs, &c.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
In MemOriam

In memory of my dear husband
Fred Jones, who departed this life
February 10, 1941.
Today recalls sad memories
Of a loved one gone to rest.
And those who think of you
today
Are those who loved you best.
Mrs. Lucy Jones, wife.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
Keep Up Good Work
726 Sherburne Ave.
st. Paul, Minnesota
February 7, 1912

FEBRUARY - 1S4G
Editor: have long been a read
err of your paper. I have also adj
mired the fearless way you express
your honest convictions concerning
subjects that are pertinent to our
group in particular and the world
in general.
This was forcibly brought to my
attention after reading your edi-
torial in the February 9Th issue.
This editorial recalls to US the very
great plight of our leadership.
We do have people in the COM
munity who would make splendid
leaders if they were given the right
cooperation. In these ''times of
stress" our race is crying for in
teligent guidance.
Your editorial offers a solution.
Keep up the good work.
Yours for success,
Carrie B. McWatt.
Buy Defense Bonds
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13
February II, 1912

Editor: In the history Of Amer
lea, the Negro people have played
an outstanding progressive role.
In face of segregation and Unequal
opportunity, they have not only
helped build our democratic insti-
buttons and enrich our culture, but
in every major crisis of our ma
ton, they have risen above the in
justices to their race, and have
made contributions that have been
decisive til al is, contributions
without which there would not
have been victory for progress.
This is true of the Revolutionary
War, and of the Civil War, and
other historic struggles not alone
the military conflicts. These great
contributions Of the Negro people
have not been accorded their place
in the American history texts, and
still too narrow a circle Of people
know about them. Gradually, the
great names are emerging from
obscurity. Almost every Negro
and every progressive students. of
American history knows the name
of Frederick Douglass. Far fewer
know about the truly majestic
Negro woman, Sojourner Truth.
This great self-taught woman saw
with amazing clarity the link be-
tween her peoples fight for free
dom, and the progressive struggles
which others waged. She went the
length and breadth Of the land,
where she was invited and where
she was not invited, carrying on
an educational campaign to merge
the fight for Emancipation with
other progressive struggles. Every
one should read about her appear
ance before a "Woman's Rights
Convention" (Aron, Ohio, 1860
where the purpose of the conven-
ton was being defeated by the in
PRODUCTION of resolutions claiming
superior privileges for men "be-
cause men have superior intellect"
At the moment when the timorous
white women were facing defeat
and discontinue, Sojourner Truth
rose to speak. She took over the
convention, so to speak, and de-
Tended women's rights as a wom-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-02-13

When Sylvester reached the last
word, he was completely winded.
Rising to his feet, he stood erect.
Giving an amateurish salute to the
Great Scoutmaster, he knew in his
heart that he would "BE PRE-
PARED"
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1942-08-28
STORY HOUR HELD
AT PERRY LIBRARY

approximately twenty-five girls
~',f BOYS attended story hour at the
/! '.sll" Perry Memorial library this
J" ing. Mis- Nannic Cruwdcr told
I've tories from popular books about
American young people. "Enoch
n. 'rhCr." from "All Sail Set" by
Armstrong Spcr"y, and ~ Tragedy
in Millinery" from "Rcbccca of Sun
~ upk Farm" by Kate ID. Wiggln.
We tod and pictures illustrating
So .r> from the two books were
Shown Ia the audience.
-" New Junior Classics. Il recent
u "'."n 10 the reference collection
"t .., ChildTcn'S room. was examined
81 s.cn al ;hc close of the hour.
T. e: i, collection OF tavoritc
$ '. poems, legends. hero tales.
;"...I. stories. stories from history.
%. culture and sport stories. old bal
lad. nursery rhymes. selected from
81. .Il" literature. and will prove III
W.'.,,t In parent, teachers and 9th
g worker, with young people.
!. IS. II. l.. Keller presented twenty
t.rr reading lists Ia readers who
Aa1 completed the summer reading.
e. rrs who have not finished. she
"" 0mC,d. arc allowed until Sep
ter. ~ ~ To complete their reading.