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'POrQy & Bess"
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have been known to sing their
favorite arias prone on the
floor of the stage, but only for
short periods. Al Jolson won
acclaim singing nanny songs
on his knees.
Not so Duncan in "Porgy
and BeSs." His physical dis
conlfture with feet strapped
tightly to his body is later
midable acts long. He must be
about the stage and enter into
the fray. He sings his beauti-
full songs of Joy and sorrow
and makes love to Bess in that
cramped position. He is even
called upon to mix in the VIC
lent fights. The bodily strain
is such that a maSSeur is in
continual attendance. But
through it all his vocal rendi-
tons are in no way impaired.
His gaiety while singing 81 Got
Plenty O. Muffin " is infectious
and he seems to assume a
statue in the dignifed "Bess,
You Is My Woman Now" The
plaintiveness of the duet II
Loves You, Porgy" with Bess
makes you forget entirely that
J he is a cripple.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Otis Hood

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all racial and religious minor
tiles in the country. He be-
lieves that the school commit
tee should develop a rounded
out program that will teacn
the children about the contri-
buttons and achievements of
the colored people, the Jewish
people, and all those different
racial and religious groups who
have helped build the country.
The record Of Mr.. Hood proves
that he will not forget his
determination to end all prac-
tees Of discrimination in the
schools, if he is elected. -
Otis A. Hood believes that
the School Committee has an
important part to play in the
full mobilization of the Ameri-
can people for the war effort.
Another point in his program
is the calling for the extension
Of facilities to provide care Cor
children of working mothers.
Schools should be kept open
after hours, gymnasiums "a and
play grounds should be kept
open, extra personnel hired to
provide supervision for these
children. Nurseries should be
opened for children of pre-
school age.
Friends of Otis A. Hood feel
that he is well qualified to
serve on the School Commit
tee. He has taught in the Bos-
ton schools and is familiar
with the problems of educa-
ton. He has long been active
in the labor movement, a
champion of the rights oil
minorities. He has lived in
Boston for over Is years, is
married and has a baby girl
At present he resides at A
Phillips st, West End.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Causes Of Friction

In spite of the fascist at
tackS on Colored education
against Colored labor, land,
yes, even against Colored free
dom of speech) I presume
there will still be super-stupid
investigating committees"
stumbling around the country
wondering why" there is
racial friction among white
and colored. No doubt-as al
ways, these committees will
wear blindfolds while walking
amidst the discrimination, Jim
crow housing, denial of ballot
and injustices in the armed
services. They will finally end
up, as always, with a lengthy
report blaming the Colored
"agitators" for everything.
This then is the progress we
are now making in solving
the racial tension in this coun-
try being created by fascist
synpathizers and we make the
assertion in spite of denials by
the investigators"
An Office Of Inter-Racial Re-
lations would do much to elm
mate the enemies from within
Sooner or later we shall real
ize this truth.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Opera Society
To Give Musical

Sunday. Oct 81, at 4 p m at
464 Mass ave, William Rhodes
Opera Society, New England
first established colored opera
company. will give their open
ing musical and literary pro-
gram. New members for this
seasons opera performance
will include: Ida Wynne, Har-
riet Perry. Laura Hamilton,
Elois Jones, Bessie Earl Jones,
Charles Mellon, Dorothy Reece,
Lillian Harris, Beulah Williams,
Melba Williams, Blenpie
Blount, A NJ Roberts, Robert
Brayboy, Isabella Vaughn,
Howard Hubbard. Wilson Park
er, and Victor Mascot.
The regular opera members
are: Pattie Yates Mays, Sarah
Mckenzie, John Powell, Ann
Wake, Ella Martin, Una Bell,
Vera Carney, Valera Howard,
Alfred Lomax, Amy Watson,
Marian McCree, Elizabeth
Wheatley, Oswald Gilbert, Ar
thur Banks, Rapnu Williams,
Herman Williams, Doloris OIL
right, Theodore Stephens,
Frances Pierce, Marian Tyler,
Virginia Strother, Ruth Nor
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
HAAS BLASTS
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returned prisoners of war, some
of them who fought at Bataan.
There will be tens of thousands
of returned Jewish soldiers, and
soldiers whose religious convic-
lions are not those of the ma
jority.
Shall we greet these return
ed Americans with the grudging
question: Will some one else
get my job?' Or shall we rath-
er say to ourselves: Will I help
make this country where every
man willing to work will have a
job, and where none need be
barred?'',
Delegates listened to Haas
address with rapt attention fire.
quently breaking out into tu-
multuous applause.
Although Monsignor Haas re-
vealed this week that he has
resigned as chairman of the
FEPC to. accept a position as
Bishop of Grand Rapids, he
said he will remain for some
time yet as head of the Presi-
dents committee.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09

man for the broader, deeper
equaIities such as this. Ameli-
ca should not contemplate any
inferior education for colored
youth. These are the times
when we need the mental, ma
terial and morale best.
The great James Weldon
Johnson, educator, poet, and
creator Of Lift Every Voice
and Sing had this to say on
this subject: IF the colored
man is to become in time one
of the elements in the future
race his education should
be PURELY AMERICAN and
NOT IN ANY SPECIAL WAY
Colored."
To which we may only add,
AMEN
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Corp. Joseph White
Sends Donation
To ST. Cyprian's

Corporal JoSph B White, a
Boston boy, who volunteered
before Pearl Harbor attack,
from somewhere in the West
Pacific, sends the following
letter and donation of $40 to
his rector, Rev Ferguson. His
interesting letter shows the re-
ligious interest our boys mani
fest though absent and in the
army.
Dear Rev Ferguson:
Your letter including the
phanlphlet was received with
Joy. The picture of the drum
corps brought back old memoir
les. I am enclosing a $40 mon
ey order as a donation to The
campaign in the church now
going on.
A prayer for us soldiers In
the Southwest Pacific is all
ways appreciated. There isn't
anyone over here that can go
without prayers and we are all
aware of it. If you have the
choir sing Go Forward Chris
tian Soldiers" for me the fol-
lowing Sunday" I'll appreciate
it dearly. I'll close with my re-
CARDS to all the members. May
God bless you all.
Earnestly yours,
Corp, JOSEPH B. WHITE,
Engr Bn Avn.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Jordan Hall

Railroad Labor and the War;
will be the subject of the ad-
dress Sunday, October 10, at
1890 A. NJ. by George M. Har-
rison of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr.
Harrison is an outstanding IL
beral leader of the American
Federation of Labor, whose
Convention is now taking place
in Boston. He is the President
of the Railway Clerks of Amer
lea, and chairman of the Rail
way Executives, and holds men,
bership in the Executive Coun-
Gil of the AT. of L. A Forum
period follows the service.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Menace To Control Education"
Of CoIored People Sweeps North

Bonds may enjoy the liberties
which orators are shouting
about everywhere. These SOL
diers will argue-and we'll they
may-that the Hillburn color
ed people of N Y can trace
their American anceStryback
to the year 1914 year be-
fore the Mayfiower landed on
these shores. Colored people
have resided in America for
well over 200 years of our col
onial history and hundreds Of
years previous to that. Any
white foreigner need only stay
in this country five years and
he becomes a citizen enabling
him and his family and their
children to enjoy more equali-
ties than the native born coll
cred citizen. In Boston to-day
thousands Of newly ma IL citi-
zens may be seen with their
little American Flags. Thou
sands more will probably come
here from Europe. All will be
welcomed in schools like that
in Hillburn. Why should native
born colored children be ex-
Guided? Our soldiers are going
to demand and they are fully
entitled to satisfaction in af-
fairs of this nature. Unless the
children Of colored soldiers can
be guaranteed equal privileges
in the democracy all are fight
ing for then we are fighting
this war in vain.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Twelfth Baptist
Church Starts
Fall Season

The annual fellowship sup
per at Twelfth Baptist church
which marks the beginning of
the fall program was a huge
success. Despite the inclement
weather a large number of
members and friends of the
old historic church gathered to
enjoy a few moments of whole
some fun and Christian fellow
ship. There was not dull mo-
ment during the entire pro-
gram. Mrs Ella France Jones,
former organist and choir di-
rector. had very skillfully
planned the unusually fine
program including an original
skit written and directed by
Mrs Ruby Henderson. Mrs
Maude Cuffee was general
chairman Tor the gala occasion
and saw to it that every min
ute detail had been provided
for.
The pastor, Rev Vim H Hes
ter, presented on behalf of the
church a very beautiful gold
cross to the most efficient
chairman of the Deacon board,
Deacon j. Wiley Branch, who
has served most faithfully in
the Twelfth Baptist church for
the past AZ years. A very lovely
silver tray was presented Rev
and Mrs Hester as they cele-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Why COIOred Education?

II this war has taught US
anything, it has shown that a
restricted "colored education"
for is million Americans is not
conducive toward the protec-
ton and best interests of our
democracy This is proven in
the almost frantic activity in
uprooting colored people from
their previous "colored ghet-
toes" and rushing them into
jobs and occupations that
many had to learn practically
overnight. "Colored educa-
ton" does not fit colored
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Army And Navy Recreation Center
--.... SPonSoFed BY
Boston Soldiers And Sailors Recreation Commits.
Sponsored By

discussion period was led bv
Mrs Wilhelmina Robinson
westerner and a member Of thu
AKA Sorority. The subject wa,
Projecting ones personalityp
The subject was extremely
cleverly handled. The readiness
Of the men to enter into tba
program was a Just tribute ia
Mrs RobinSon'S charm.
HOME HOSPITALITY
Mr. Jackson, Mr. Hardrick
and Mr. Tynes, the Home Hos.
pitality Committee of Twelfth
Baptist church sponsored a
dinner at the church for q
service men and young ladies
selected to be the service
mems guests, The dinner was
prpared by Mrs Izetta Smith,
Mrs Eva Branch and Mr. Syl.
vania Hyman. During The
course of the dinner. Mr. Tynes
introduced, each young lady to
the service men present, after
which a Jolly time was spent.
Miss Sara Perry, a native Of
New Orleans, Louisiana, enter
tanned four service men and
her guests Sunday, Oct 8 at
dinner by serving a real New
Orleans dinner.
VOLUNTEER WORKERS
The Volunteer Workers Of
the Ruggles t USO Service
Center held a very interesting
meeting at the Center Wednes-
day, Sept 90. Mr. Williams, the
director, outlined the work
which has been planned for the
coming season.
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and colored children Of Hill
burn certainly calls for Just
punishment of the Board.
When we inject Hitler Youth
poison in the minds Of our
youngest Americans we are
committing a capital crime
which if continued bodies
nothing but evil in the post
war world. And while this may
seem snugly remote from Bos-
ton we of the Bay State had
best keep our vigilence for we
too have our separate school"
separate housing - separate
ghettoes, advocates among Us
who pose so sweetly as our
powerful political friends.
Boston has no oyerabund-
ance of colored teachers. Bos-
ton normal school grads are
still urged to teach in colored
schools. A Greater Boston
school head announced very
recently that no colored girl
would teach as a regular in his
city as long as he was head
ing the show. This big-shot
gives every opportunity to Ital-
ians and other nationalities.
Anybody thinking the Bay
State is free of the Hillburn
plague is due for an awaken
ing.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
-. HoSTESSES PARTY


The Young Ladies of the
Back Bay Hostess Club held a
party, initiating their party
season for the service men
with one of the INST colorful
and entertaining cabaret style
affairs the club has had. Tas-
ker CroSson'S Orchestra fur
nished the music. Those who
entertained were the Banks
Sister in a tap number, Ann
Joseph, and Yvonne Herbert;
each rendered dance numbers,
Edna May Fripp and Leon
Broadnax sang appropriate Sc
lections. Refreshments were
served by the hostesses.
OPEN HOUSE
Volunteers from all points
of Greater Boston streamed
into the new Offices OF UsO
Soldiers and Sailors Commit
tee at 7 Water st on Oct 5, to
formally dedicate the premises
to service for the men and wo-
men of our armed forces.
Bulletins, pictures and charts
graphically outlined the course
of uninterrupted progression
this aggressive new wartime
agency has taken over for the
past three years.
To represent the UsO or
Ruggles st were Mr. and Mrs
Arthur H Williams and Mrs
Hazel E McCree.
COFFEE HOUR
The Coffee Hour and Dis
cussion Group was held Sun
day, oct 3, at $50 p M in the
ballroom of the Center. The
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
Soldier Fathers Insulted

This is significant question:
whether or not Colored Amer
leans are to have the same ed
ucational Interpretation of de-
mocracy as other groups. 1t is
significant because our soldiers,
sailors and airmen are fight
ing for the very same democ-
racy as other Americans; they
are dying SO that their chill
dren (many of the AZ children
at Hillburn) may enjoy the
same equal opportunities as
0sher groups and so that their
wives and parents at home
fwho have contributed so lib
orally in purchasing War
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09

ris, Mary Sheridan Davis, Ruth
Boatwright, Herman Carter,
Esther Buley, George Soso,
BeatresS Moody and Americas
Mcqueen. James Henderson
will again be the dramati1
coach. Mr. Rhodes will train
each singer carefully in the
art Of operate presentation,
The great American Grand
Opera, "Shanewis," by Cad
man will be produced later
under the leadership Of Mr.
Rhodes.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09

ments made by the clergy.
Enthusiastic and appreciative
were all of the audiences be-
fore which the Rev Mr. Wood
house appeared, Mr. James
Pcout, well known Boston mu-
sieian, accompanied Rev Wood
huse on the southern tour.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09

brated their twenty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary. Mrs Ella
France Jones, received a love-
ly floral tribute.
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SCHOOL!!"
Gods Ambassador of Soma"

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REV RUDD, pastor at Mt.
Lebanon church, N C::-"Dur-
ing by 20 years of ministry I
have never listened to a Cos
pei singer that could compare
with Rev Woodhouse."
These are only a few COM
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1943-10-09
See Also Page ;
The Poets Corner
The DOORS OF YESTERDAY
BY SHELOH KHALL

BY sHELOH KHALL
I've locked the doors on yesterday
And thrown the keys away
I've cast aside each memory
That tends to shade my way.
I've scattered thoughts. vile bitter thoughts
From lifeS long bitter course
I've pulled my mind from deeds unkind
That tend to bring remorse.
All the evil that I've done
And all that will do,
The wickedness once called fun,
The words spoke untrue,
Build secret traps within my path
Sharp thorns, hard stones and clay
Hide in the shadow of Gods wrath
To block me on my way.
I've locked the doors on yesterday
And cast the keys aside,
Deep in the pit of unknown depths,
Now buried by the tide.
The wrong I've done now regret
Don't tell me of my past
If Christ forgives, He will forget
His love will hold me fast
I've locked the doors on yesterday,
AS future bells do ring,
rye shut my ears to evil strains
To hear the angels sing,
I've turned from darkness to the light
I seek the mountain top.
God turn my weaknesses to might,
Bad habits do drop.
I've locked the doors On yesterday
To make another start
This time will refrain from deeds
That burden down the heart.
Mine eyes, I'll keep them fixed on God;
I'll seek Him day by day
Abiding in His tender love
He'll guide me all the way.
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HiIIburn Parents.
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(Conttrned from rage Onel
by the commissioner on the Sc
gregation policy. Mr.. Davidson
was also called upon to figure
out some answer to queries
seeking into his reasons for re-
fusing registration to the As
colored children at Hillburn
Main School after the children
had been ordered by the court
to report to any accredited"
school. Hillburn Main School
is the only accredited" school,
Brook School not being recog-
nized as such by the State
Board of Education.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-02-04
Parham H. Williams
Candidate For .
Chantery Clerk
Incumbent Asks
Voters Consideration
For Reelection
TO THE PEOPLE OF HOLMES
CO1TNTY.

TO THE PEOPLE OF HOLMES
COUNTY:
I wish to announce to you my
candidacy for reelection to the Of
flee of Chancery Clerk of Holmes
County subject to the action of the
Democratic primaries next August
In making this announcement l
am well aware of all the duties and
responsibilities connected with this
office imposed by local, State and
Federal governments. My experience
in these matters enables me, year
by year, to perform these duties more
efficiently and more intelligently.
feel, therefore, that l can make you
a better clerk during the next four
years than l have made in the past.
Public Offices were created to
serve the public. The type of serv-
ice from any office depends on the
the mar or woman who fills the of
flee. My sole aim during the past
has been to meet the demands OF
the office in such q manner that
all who have any dealings with me
will be satisfied and will know that
his or her business will be properly
attended to. If reelected, l will
redouble my efforts in this respect.
The lChancery Clerks office is
the business center of the County.
All public money is received and
paid out by the clerk. All records
of property and of estates are made
and kept under the custody of the
clerk. It is an office that vitality
affects every citizen of the County
MY records have been kept in such
manner that their accuracy has
never been questioned by an auditor
or by any one else. / believe that
my service to you has been satisfac-
tory and efficient to the extent
that | can unhesitatingly ask for
reelection.
|, therefore, earnestly solicit your
vote and your support for re-elec-
ton as your Chancery Clerk.
Respectfully your friend,
PARHAM H. WILLIAMS
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-02-04
Local Board Office
Visited By Auditor

Lloyd E. Morris, Acting Field.Au-
ditor and Clerk Of Yazoo County
Local Board No. 2, Selective Service
System has been with Holmes Coun-
ty Local Board No. l for the past
week, auditing the board. He rs
now in Lexington working with
Holmes County Local Board No. 2.
Please keep in contact with your
local board at all times. The mail
ing of any order, notice. or blank
form by the local board to a regis
trant at the address last reported
by him to the local board shall con-
stitute notice to him of the contents
of the communication, whether he
actually receives it or not.
Young men who are approaching
their eighteenth birthday are eau
toned to register on that day. The
State Director Of 5elective Service
states that registl alton is now a
continuous process with no set dates
for registration. Local Boards are
open between the hours of $50 a.
m. and $3.50 pm. any day except
Sunday.
Selective Service is very anxious
that no eighteen year old males be
late in registering.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-02-04
No. 4 Gas Coupons
Good Until 21st
Tire Inspection, Sugar
Coffee, Ceiling Prices,
Information Given

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. Case
line: No. 4 coupons in "A books
are good through March 81.
Tire inspection; Feb. % is last
date for B and C motorists to have
tires inspected at filling stations,
garages and tire shops; March 81 Is
deadline for A book holders. No
gasoline or tires can be sold after
dealines to motorist without tire in
speetlon records.
Sugar: Stamp No. II became
valid February for three pounds
until March 10.
Coffee: Coffee stamp No. % is
good for one pound of coffee
through February 7th. Next coupon
is No. 25.
Ceiling prices: March 10 is dead
line for wholesalers to set maximum
prices on flour and flour mixes.
March 20 is deadline for filling re-
ports. February 10 is deadline for
wholesalers to set maximum prices
on canned vegetables, dried fruit,
dry edible beans and lard, with Feb
ruary 20 deadline for reporting.
March 10 is deadline for retailers
to establish ceilings on same COM
modities.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-02-04
AWeek Of The War

Rommels retreating army abandon
ed Tripoli and ran for the Tunisian
Frontier. The Middle Eastern COM
mand on Friday, January 20, report
ed artillery exchanges between the
British eighth army and the Afrika
Korps rear guard near Zuara, 81
miles west of Tripoli and SO miles
from Tunisia on the road that leads
north to Gabes and Sfax, and Amer
lean troops have made lightning raids
in Southern Tunisia and have re-
panied positions in the Ousseltia
Valley of Northeast Tunisia. But
most of the activity in the battle
areas has taken place in he air, and
even that has been hampered by
bad weather.
Secretary of War Stimson releas-
ed figures on American casualties in
Tunisia. Thus far, United States
casualties number 1888, including
211 killed, 532 wounded and SIS
missing. Of those missing, 226 have
been reported prisoners OF the AXIS
Aircraft Losses
Mr.. Stimson also released figures
on plane-versus-plane losses suffer
ed by the enemy and the u S. Army
Air Forces in all theaters of opera
ton. According to the War De-
partment, the enemy lost 1,349
planes in 1912, destroyed or prob
ably destroyed, and the USAAF lost
309-a ratio of approximately four
to one. Even figuring only enemy
"positives"-planes known to have
been destroyed-the ratio is three
Axis to one American plane.
Farm Labor
To Agriculture Secretary Wick
ard has been given the unified re-
sponsibility of supplying labor for
war production on farms. A War
Manpower Commission directive has
brought together in the agriculture
Continued on Page Two)
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-02-04
Nozorene Church

The Nazarene Church is enjoying
the largest Sunday School, also the
largest evening crowds, of its his
tory here in Durant Rev. Black
mon is very happy ovel fine in
crease, also for the way the people
of the church are working for the
enlargement Of the Kingdom of
God.
Sunday, February 7th the subject
for the morning message will be:
"Can Christ Sanctify A Hearth
The evening topic will be: In Reach
of the Kingdom; Yet Lost"
Sunday School, GAS.
Worship Service, IL :ee.
Evening Service, 7:se