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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02

St. James A. NJ. E. Church Notes ::
1t would be difficult to describe the
sincerity and the intensity with
which the third of the series of SER
mons was delivered by Rev. B. N.
Moore before large congregation
at the 10:45 service last Sunday.
By invitation of the pastor, many
of the congregation came to the
altar for special prayer after hear
ing the fundamental declarations of
Christ to mankind through the SER
mon, II Am the Door,"
Flowers on the altar were in
memory of the late Mrs. Cora Bell
Grissom, placed there by Mrs. Eva
Neal. Visitors noted were Cpl. ].
T. Harris, Camp Pinedale, Calf. ;
Mines. Sylvia Delefus, South Bend,
Ind; Audrey M. Joseph and Gladys
Minis, Duluth, MINI.
A proper tribute to her valuable
life in the community was the must
cal last Sunday evening sponsored
by the choir and the Anderson
Circle in honor of the late Cora B.
Grissom. The Sepian Lasses of
Harmony, a group Of five relatives
of Mrs. Grissom, appeared on the
program. Mrs. Ethel Maxwell Will
liams, guest speaker, chose Cora
Bell Grissom AS / Knew Her As An
Intimate Friend" as her subject.
Others on the program were: The
Gospel Choir, Mines. Cora Moore,
Winona Jenkins, Villa Mae Barber,
Eva Taylor, Mae Lark, and John
Waters. Mrs. Lark was general
chairman. At the close of the SER
vice the senior choir, in occasional,
carried lighted candles.
Sunday, April 4, is quarterly
meeting day. Let US observe it
whole heartedly at 8 p. m. when
Rev. Reddick, pastor of Wayman
Church, Minneapolis, will conduct
the service. The Wayman choir
will sing.
The usual 8 p. m. service will be
held with preaching.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02
Pro and Con on Negro
Press
PRO

The sin Of omission, on the part
Of the big dailies, toward 100000
Negro Americans has created the
need for Negro press. This serv-
ice is indispensable in the Negroes
struggle for a fuller participation
IN democratic rights. The fact that
our press has been denied an ade-
quate share in the nations adver-
Using millions has been both a
commercial drawback and an edi-
torial advantage. The guardians of
Americas ideals are in constant
fear Of a kept press" that works
for wealth and power. The Negro
press, because it does not share in
big advertising and must depend
upon circulation primarily, and
thereby is dependent upon the peo-
pie, has been slow in developing as
far as news and formal is con-
cerned but has fortunately stayed
close to the people as a guide in
its editorial content. Those who
have criticized the Negro papers
have done 80 on the basis of its
sensational front pages. They have
not dared, nor can they deny that
it has crusaded for the peoples
rights and fought courageously
against its oppressors. Sensational
ism is not peculiar to the Negro
press. 1t has been a selling feature
Of most Of Americas big dailies.
With greater success financially,
our press will become more judici-
Gus.
L A. Stanton of Continental
FaatITraa
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02

Pilgrim Baptist Church Notes:
On last Sunday morning, Rev. S. E.
Ware, pastor, delivered the third in
a series on 1.-THE Seven Last
Words" to a large congregation.
His subject was Lust" Rev. Ware
said that the only real escape from
the flesh is to find something we
love more. He gave a colorful pic
ture of Christ and his mother. He
said we should follow Christ's
example of living in such a manner
that we can say while dying "moth-
er behold thy son."
The guest soloist was Mrs. F.
Hibbs of St. James A. M. E. church,
accompanied by Mrs. Ware. Flow
ers on the altar were in honor of
Mrs. Elijah Murray, donated by
Mr.. and Mrs. L. l. Murray. Miss
E. Winch joined the church.
On Sunday evening the pastor
preached on "What Lack I YETI"
With the approach Of spring wealth
er, large audiences fill the audi
torium for evening services.
The text for Sunday, April 4,
will be "My God, My God, Why
Hast Thou Forsaken Me-" Mrs.
Susie Gaylord will be the soloist.
On Friday evening, the Mission
airy Society is sponsoring a scrap
social. All are invited to be pres
ent.
Flowers on Easter Sunday morn
ing will be donated by persons
whose babies were blessed within
the year. Flowers, in memoriam,
will also be greatly appreciated.
Visitors and friends are always
welcome to enjoy our services with
US. Our three choirs will sing each
Sunday during Lent.
CamphOr Memorial Methodist
Church Notes: Everyone seemed
to have enjoyed the morning wor-
ship service last Sunday. The choir
was under the direction of Mr.. John
Hickman and accompanied by Prof.
r. Nelson Barber at the organ.
Lydia and Sandra Nelson, four
year old daughters of Rev. and Mrs.
Nelson, sang a duet, "Jesus Loves
Me-" Rev. Clarence T. R. Nelson,
pastor, preached on the subject,
"The Christians Hope" Several
responded to the altar call after the
sermon.
Robert Mckinney, a senior stu
dent Of the St. Paul Bible Institute,
delivered a thought-provoking and
spirit filed sermon at the evening
worship service. Three young ladies
from the school sang several selec-
tons.
"The Christians Privilege" will
be the subject of the sermon by
Rev. Nelson at the II a. m. service
next Sunday. The Communion of
the Lords Supper will be held fol-
lowing the sermon. The evening
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02

worship service will be in charge
of the Woman's Society of Chris
tan Service. The installation of
the new officers will be one of the
features of the program.
Rev. A. H. Norum will preach
at the II a. m. service on Sunday,
April II. The baptizing of babies
and candidates for membership will
be held on Palm Sunday. Members
of the preparatory class will be
read into full membership on Easter
Sunday. The annual conference
roll call will be made on Sunday,
May 2.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02

US not only as a descriptive noun
but as a term of reproach. It is
as if we would rather that all of
US lived in novels, unambitious,
mush-mouthed and loud and wrong
than that any Of US should develop
that courtesy and gentility and
those habits and customs of dress
and speech and living which are
the mark of cultivated men and
women.
I don't know where this attitude
comes from. Whether it is some
thing new or is the outgrowth of
the historic enmity between the
house Negro and the field hand.
But no matter where it comes from,
it's time for it to go.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02
Con

I question the advisability of sole
reliance upon the Negro press for
race leadership. I do not hesitate
because it is Negro nor because it
can never give proper leadership,
nor even because it is not sincere
in its endeavor, but hesitate be-
cause the Negro press labors un-
der the same limitations that the
white press does. That is, it is not
entirely Independent of the wishes
Of big business. It is more becom-
ing to rely upon advertising. The
fact that it did not enjoy big ad-
vertising in the past was not be-
cause it did not seek it, and now
that it is gaining recognition as
an advertising medium it will suf-
fer from the lack of independence
as a crusading force it enjoyed in
infancy. Before the press can lead
it must exercise the complete right
of constructive group criticism
constructive but not destructive.
We must clean up our own back
yard at the same time we fight lin
itations imposed upon US from with
out. We should attempt to clear
up prejudices existing within the
group while we seek to remove
those inflicted upon the group.
While the press is very vital as a
factor for race leadership, I do
not feel at this stage of develop
ment that it has earned its right
to take the paramount leadership.
We must still rely to a great de-
gree upon our "old faithfuls": the
church, individual leaders, welfare
and pressure groups.
Kenneth L Bright,
N. Y. Real Estate Operator.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02
RACE

Would as be black white?
You would not ask each hour made of night;
The substance of the colors born
Is just as real in twilight in
Race is an aib by which bold circumstance
Must play her tunes to make Dance
In irony for ALL let me not hush my voice,
Who bid me choose wherein have choice.
The error s-too few truly understand
My protests couch no wish to countermand
The dream of Nature or her great intent,
challenge only what you say she meant
There things in being black
would not trade for all you say lack;
You rest upon the easy opiate of pallor,
While each day must show little valor
Life bears a freight of music and of light
can't afford to lose to times swift fight
Or to illiberal cares moments briefly last,
And days glide to hushed and Swallowed past
Let not your ear grow alien to my song,
Conceive its structure blue its notes too long,
But what care lift song and race make
You seep-and can dream while still awakel
James T. Logan.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02
PLAIN
TALK
By Elmer Anderson Carter
THE ENEMY WITHIN
DICKTIES

One thing is certain and that is
we are used to fighting. Our whole
history in America has been one
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02
Features.
Dos and Donts for Women lob Seekers

Before applicant a plant
before the scrutzg of nterewers
ces and company personnel departments These nwers
familiar with job specifications and openings
represent 1t Of the utmost Importance then
should cultivate the approach the interview level
all the potential production
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Company application
Neatnes and cleanliness factors mpressing
tors Of personnel The job seekers
they into the departments
intelligence and aptitude Consequently following DONTS
vital factors at the interview evel
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Just the suit indicates responsibility an employer
does the gaudy ppy represent aty
cheney the work bench The Clean sens
ten in job placements glamour gopportunty
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-04-02

equally insulting
terms to battles in the courts for
our civil rights guaranteed by the
constitution.
AS a rule we know our enemies
although sometimes we fail to rec
ognize them. We have one enemy,
however, more powerful than all
the rest, and more sinister and
dangerous. He may be found in
every community where colored
people live. He is present at every
meeting called to improve our So
cial and economic conditions. He is
a member of every lodge and of
every church. He does more harm
to US than the most vicious and
cruel Cracker" in Mississippi or
Georgia For he never sleeps and
he never rests, and he is in and
out of everything we plan, every
thing we do.
He never fights in the open
but always in the dark. He is like
the robber in the night, with
stealthy footsteps who waylays his
victim and soundlessly bludgeons
him to death. Often he appears in
the guise of a friend with smiling
face and outstretched hand. But be-
hind his grinning countenance is a
malevolent heart and an evil mind.
His weapons are innuendo and sus-
picion-deceit and lies.
He gives the impression of want
ing to help build up the community
but in reality he wants to tear it
down. His presence is sometimes
undetected. And he is able to worm
his way into councils and commit
tees and spread disruption and con-
fusion.
Always he selects as his chief
victim a person successful in the
community, doctor or lawyer, a
minister, a newspaper publisher or
editor, a social worker, a real es-
tate operator, or some other able
business man. Or he may choose
family, or even an organization.
Then by shiny differences, by unsup-
ported allegations, and downright
falsehoods, he begins his devilish
work of destruction.
We really won't get very far I'M
less we seek out this enemy and
crush him. His first name may be
one of a number Of names. Frank
or Tom or Joe or Herbert or
George, but his last name Is always
and everywhere the same in Hous-
ton or Detroit, in Chicago or Jack
sonville, in Los Angeles or Phila-
delphia, in Washington or New
York. He is a contemplate, cow
ardly assassin Of everything fine
and good and uplifting and he is
known among all nations and races.
But among US he seems TO have
greater power and wider influence
than in any other group.
Did you ask what his last name
was? thought that you knew. 1t
is Envy.
To keep up with the Joneses is
one thing but to sneer at the
Joneses for wanting to better them
selves is a totally different thing.
We have coined a word-"dickty"
to describe those of us who want
to live in better houses and cleaner
and quieter neighborhoods, who
want our children to secure the best
education possible, and to speak
clear and distinct and reasonably
correct English, and to associate
with other children who have the
same ambitions.
The word "dickty" is used by
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Reactionary-Missing Legislators

would think northern legislature happy
reaf its belief American principles by passing equal rights
bill Especially should this be when the Four Freedoms the
Nations ralyng cry.
Not so with the Minnesota House which allows bill to be tabled
by burng committee And all this after
labeled many reaconary
tive" had previously approved the by overwhelming
aconary inquire? The certainly can't
be so classed on this issue.
Two ago Representative I. BrOphy
apos keep bill where the
Minneapolis Paul members who believe democracy?
Though daily papers said
the governor has evidently not mace known MS attitude 70 various
of his the House including Speaker Lawrence Hall
Majority Leader Roy Dunn.
Naming Ships
The United Maritime Commission plans to Liberty ships
which coming down the increasing numbers after
standing American journalists
William o. Walker Cleveland Call editor and president the
Negro Publishers Association and his group should request that
of the ships be named for outstanding American Negro editors pub
fishers and writers.
Men like John Russwurm Frederick Douglas, John Murphy
Robert Abbot Thomas Fortune made fine to Amer
All of them others consideration
mitee which makes the designations.
Soldier Carl Wade wrote US great letter several weeks ago. We
read and lost it We wanted reproduce Of it Carl please
write again.-Editor.
puedy of his ring earnings in bad investments trying
recoup ring Armstrong
of it this time
certainly good persons holding plant
jobs to take civil examinations The is going last
foreverI
"darky" referring Negro orchestra
BY radio station WDGY Monday night resulted ii
avalanche Of telephone protests Result immediate apology
from haps thoughtes As Charley Cherokee
keep 'em squrrning, pals!"
We saw "sear Spangled Rhythm and frankly friends its Negrc
ham burdened with typical unorgna material which
companies still the country the disgust many.
American movie mogu providing entertainment complete
H devoid of anything on the Negro
Now that March 18th gone you
you day 18th
with some degree Of equanmity.- Advertising Age.
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continual fig h t
from neighbor-
hood fist fights
in boyhood in Or
der to squelch the
epithet "nigger,"
"coon," oliver
lip" and other
equally insulting
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-12-24

the sooner it is won-the more soldiers will come
home.
What are you doing about those empty chairs on
Christmas?
There is something you can do-that everyone
in America can do this year.
You can buy War Bonds for Christmas presents
War Bonds for every empty chair in your house
War Bonds for every person who hopes those
chairs will not remain empty too long.
This should be War Bond Christmas Isn't that
the most important kind of Christmas for you2
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-12-24

T>HIs YEAR, on Christmas, almost everyone is
thinking of empty chair.
Perhaps the in your house is empty for the first
time. Or perhaps this is the second Christmas.
Perhaps it will go on being empty always
1T will not be happy Christmas for many.
But it should be Christmas of hope-hope that
you can make stronger.
You know that even though the tide has turned
now, and we've begun to win this war-our soldiers
cannot come home until it is won And you know
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-12
BIG TRAFFIC ROW
SEEN AFTER WAR
Changeover From War;
Time Speed Declared
To Be Dangerous

CHICAGO, Nov. 11.R-Some OF
the experts took a look at the post
war motoring picture today, and
envisioned ''the biggest tr affic
headache the nation has ever had.
The prediction was made by the
National Safety Council, and its
general manager, Sidney ]. Will
liams, explained:
''First, several million fighting
men, accustomed to danger. will
be back behind the wheel. The
change-over from battlefront speed
to peace-time caution will be revo.
iutionary.
Second, civilian motorists who
have been nursing their gasoline
by the thimbleful suddenly will
find themselves with full tanks.
They will be raring to 60 some
place-any place-and fast.
''Third, the cars, tires and high
ways which these travel hungry
drivers use will be worn to the
point of danger.
Fourth, many drivers will have
grown rusty from lack of driving.
Their reaction to traffic emergen-
cies will be numbed.
''Put all these factors together
and you have a situation that could
easily produce the largest traffic
accident toll the country has ever
SEEN"
The council announced it had es-
tablished a special committee OF
traffic and safety experts to make
plans to cope with the expected
problems. 1t is called the Post
War Traffic Safety Planning Com
mittee. It is headed by Kenneth
B. Colman, president of the Seattle
Safety Council.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-12
CHINESE BATTLING
ON 30 mile AREA
American Fighter Bomber
Sweeps Account For
Is Jap Boats

CHUNGKING, Nov. 11|tR-Sup-
ported by American fighter bomb
er sweeps in which IS japanese
river craft were destroyed, Chin
csc troops fought bitterly along
a 90-mile front between the Yang
tie and Tungting lake yesterday
and brought the japanese inva-
sion of the "rice bowl nearly
to stop, a Chinese commune
que said today.
Because of heavy losses. the
1000 Japanese engaged in a
three-pointed offensive were only
able to advance and occupy Chi
kiang, IS miles southeast OF Ich-
ang, Yangtze river port.
The japanese left wing at Ansi-
ang on the northern shore of
Tungting lake was briskly engaged
and more than 30 Of the enemy's
boats were destroyed in the net
work of waterways there. In the
center Of the line the Japanese
entered Tsingshih, so miles south
east of Chikiang but were thrown
out. A second party Of japanese
soldiers wearing civilian clothing
was encircled near Hokow where
one such force already had been
wiped out.
1t. Gen Joseph w. Stilwelrs'
communiqus said that in Amer.
lean air seeps 10 sampans, barges
and motor boats were sunk and
eight Japaneee fi9hters warded
off in Il lb0-mile battle. All the
American planes returned.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-12
BabsonSaysC Combinations
Will Bring More Revenues

a credit on it's books. When you get
old the government may be obliged
to print new money in order to
pay you. How much these new
greenbacks will then be worth is
question.
Another thing you can do is this:
When making a new trust for your
family or relatives, insist that the
money shall be invested in securi-
ties netting at least 4 per cent or
2 per cent above the current rate
for U. S. Government bonds ma
turing after 20 years. I think you
will find banks willing to k e
trusts under these conditions pro-
vided you agree thar they shall
not be held liable for losses by
following such policy, You should
also stipulate that you will look
to the bank only for the ttal valu-
alton of your trust account allow
ing the bank to use profits to bal
ance losses which, under present
legislation, often cannot be done.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-12
STATE CROP VIEW
DECLARED BETTER
Increased Yield OF Maori
ty OF Products Is
Predicted

RALEIGH, Nov. Ii Up The
states 1913 crop prospects bright
ened considerably In October ove1
figures compiled earlier in n
month, the crop reporting service
of the State Department OF Agrl
culture said today. It predicted
increased yields of a majority OF
crops grown in the state.
Weather conditions prevailing
during the month were favorable
to all crops, and farmers were
well pleased with n progress
made by their crops, Frank PARK
er, statistician for the serVlce'
said.
Corn yields are expected TO De
high. with record yield OF 20
bushels an acre in prospect. Ihls
figure is two bushels higher than
.ast years yield, but only D a
aushel above the earlier record OF
z bushels produced in 1914. Good
TO excellent yields of early corn
are reported in all areas except
n drought sections near the Vlr-
ginia line. Late corn, however, was
severely dana ged by dry weather,
The report sad.
(. Production of tobacco of the flue-
cured types is expected to run to
538, 1906 pounds, compared with
566,810,oOO pounds produced in 1912
The hurley crop was estimated at
e.47O, 900, compared with 1880, 900
pounds last year.
Untimely drought conditions re-
auced the prospective production
OF soybeans to the lowest level
since the pre-war crop of 1910, the
report said.
Although a record acreage was
planted this spring, dry weather
10 reduced the yield prospects that
much of the acreage intended for
hay will be used for other pur-
poses, Parker said. The indicated
production for soybeans was set
at 2, 295, 900 bushels, compared with
the record crop of 100000 BUSH
els grown in 1912.
The report set the prospective
sweet potato yield per acre at 81
bushels, one bushel higher than the
October l estimate.
A yield of 1,025 pounds an acre
was forecast for peanuts, compar-
ed with 1880 pounds produced per
acre last year. Despite an increase
in the number of acres devoted
to this crop, the low prospective
yield is expected to pull total pro-
duction down 30, IT'S, 1000 pounds I'M
der last years production of $780,
100000 pounds.
Irish potato prospects were set
at 108 bushels an acre this year,
compared with "a bushels t
year, with total production set at
II, $50, 600 bushels, compared with
e,988,000 bushels last year.
In fruits, the service forecast
production of $4,000 bushels of ap-
pies, compared with 1,086, 900 BUSH
els in 1912, and 2,66S,0O pounds
# pecans, compared with $4,000
coundS produced last wear.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-12
LITERARY MEETING

RALEIGH, Nov. II. -(P)- The
annual meeting Of the State Liter
airy and Historical Association will
be held here on December 2, DR..
c. c. Crittenden of the State De-
partment or Archives and History
said today. .y ..
The program has been stream
lined and will feature addresses
by Virgnius Dabney, editor of
the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and
Paul Green president of the as
ISOLATION. A number Of other speak
ers are listed.
Meeting concurrently with the
association will be the. Folklore
Society, the Art Society, the Ar
chaelogical Society, and the Socie-
ty for the Preservation of Anti
quities.
-V-
The Canadian sWordfish catch
has attained a yearly value of
1927, 1000.