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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Junia Todd Hallen
Will Review Books

A series of five book reviews by
Junia Todd Hallen will be spon-
sored by the Tacoma Association
for Childhood Education. They will
be given at 4 o'clock in the after
noon Of the last Thursday in the
month. beginning Jan. rs.
Weyerhaeuser hall, Y. ". c. A,
will be the meeting place for the
first review. Mrs. Laura Smith,
MA. 4425, is arranging for
tickets.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

you can mention who hasn't done
her turn dancing or helping to
entertain.
Now. after the first few
months Of the Canteens life. IT
has been host to a quarter of a
million enlisted men-but no Off
GERS. At Christmas Eddie Cantor
played Santa and gave out 5000
gifts-3,O0O Of which he provided
himself.
Name bands play there every
night and Kay Kyser has led his
band there regularly, including
New Years eve. There is never
a lack Of talent for the floor
shows. presented several times
during each. evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Annual Fete
Scheduled
Robert Burns Anniversary
Observed Saturday Night

At q meeting early this
week in the home of Leslie
v. Morrison, chief of Clan
Gordon No. lss, Order of
Scottish Clans, final arrange
ments were completed for the
annual Robert Burns celebra-
ton.
Sponsored jointly with
Bonnie Doone lodge No. 173,
Daughters of Scotia, the af-
fair win be held Saturday
evening in the roof garden of
the Masonic temple.
Scottish songs and dances win
be featured during intermission.
Serving on the committee in
charge of arrangements are Mes
DANES w. A. Mcdonald. chair
man; James Kerr, Jean A. Wig
gins. Robert Aitken. T.. John
Knowles. jr., Samuel Braidwood
and William Virgins.
Miss Marion Keir. of Portland,
Ore. grand deputy of the women's
organization. will be in Tacoma for
the regular meeting of Bonnie
Doone lodge on Friday night. and
is expected To be preaent at the
dance on Saturday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
For Joyful Cough Relief,
Trv This Home Mixture

solved. It's no trouble at all. No
cooking needed. Or you can use corn
syrup or liquid honey. instead Of
sugar syrup.
Put the pinex into a pint bottle and
add your syrup. This gives you a fun
pint Of very effective and quick
acting cough medicine. and you get
about four times as much for your
money. Il never spoils. and IS very
pleasant-children ave Il.
You'll be amazed by the way u
takes hold OF coughs. giving you de-
liEhtful relief. IL loosens the phlegm.
soothes the irritsted membranes. and
helps clear the ar passages. Money
refunded Il not Pleased in every way.
adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Real Relief. Big Saving.
So Easy. No Cooking.

This splendid recipe is used by mil
hons every year. because Il makes
such a dependable. effective medicine
for coughs due TO colds It's 50 easy
10 mix-s child could do II.
From any druggist get ~ ounces
Of Pinex. a special compound OF prov
en- ingredients. in concentrated form,
well-known for its soothing effect on
throat and bronchial membranes.
Then make a syrup by stirring two
cups Of granuiated sugar and one cup
Of water \ few moments. until dis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Indefinitely Postpone Tea
To Have Been Held Friday

Priscilla circle OF First Congre-
gational church has postponed
indefinitely the tea they had ar
ranged for Friday afternoon IN
the Fireplace room Of the church.
presenting Mrs. Jessie Limerick
Cook in a lecture ana display Of
her collection of period dolls.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Pi 0micron Arranqes
Social Affair

First party of the new year
for members Of Pi omicron viii
be an event of Friday evening in
the downstairs clubroom of the
Y. W. c. A. Dessert will be served
at go, after which a surprise
entertainment will be presented.
Mrs. J. Hall il chairman for the
affair, assisted by Mrs. I. L.
Hunter, Mrs. Robert Lynd. Miss
Nell Olson and Miss Edna Iverson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Receive Congratulations
On Birth of First Child

Mr.. and Mrs. v. c. Critics Betty
Erpelding) have announced the
birth Of their first child. a son.
Jan. is in st. Joseph's hospital.
They have named the newcomer
Norman Ray, after his two grand
fathers.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Erpelding of Tacoma, Mr..
and Mrs. L. r. Critics of Jackson,
No, and a great grandmother,
Mrs. James Booth of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

StAAt LAWS anu 1b1AA 1di AitAa
set the ball rolling. They wanted
a Hollywood version of the IA
nous Stage Door Canteen in New
York. In no time they had the
active support Of every guild and
union in town. almost so organi-
cations covering all film workers
from actors TO carpenters, hair
dressers to producers.
A lease was taken on an aban-
doned night club. Studio con-
struction experts planned the re-
building. Every union sent vol
unteer workers. Cartoonists and
scene designers painted murals.
Manpower. materials and money
flowed in. Soon the Hollywood
Canteen was ready-now S15,-
900 building created at a total
cash cost of $500, which was un-
derwritten by Cary Grant
Donations provided enough food
to feed 400 men at a time at
the snack bar. over 5000 men
and women signed up TO work
either at entertaining. in the
kitchen or serving the boys. Top
directors, actors and producers
turned out as busboys.
Shining stars played hostess or
dance partners. Jean Cabin
washed dishes every night for the
first week, regularly thereafter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Woman's Club Scheduled
To Hold Session Friday
Mrs. w. S. Fletcher and Mrs. Overton G. Ellis
viii Share Speakers Platform for the Day

Mrs J. Freeman McNary will preside the interesting
to be presented o'clock Friday afternoon to
members and guests of the Woman club the Broadway
clubhouse.
Mrs s. j. Seden chairman of the public welfare depart
ment and Mrs N B. McNcol chairman of American citizen
ship will join in presenting the program and members of
the two departments will be in charge of the tea hour later
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Personal
b Certain Est Women

y1u aAulf fat psopls nay often aim down
vithcut starvaeion dssts and b~ckhreakins
axoreiDo when your sxos.s fat 10 due 10
shyrpii ds6ciency and you have nothing elss
ths nattsr with you Just eat sensihy and
rsennnsnantions and Instructions with the
paekass-
Mnrnc1a 4 net . eurs-an II In deeht 81
am TIM about Suitability Of treatment and
for further information - TO the properties
and elFects Of the Narnols inTredients. con-
suit physician-
II you ned narmoia. Why not lose those
ualy uncnufortable pounds tho Marmola way.
Don't 6alay. Druxxists have sold more than
tvssu million pseksss during ths past
tharU s~n adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

} Mrs. Earle n. Robbins viii pre-
sent Henry Van Dykes. IF and
And" Miss Emma NOR viii play
the piano for the national anthem
and for God Bless America.
centering the tea table will be
an attractive snow scene. Assist
ing with the serving will be Mes
danes Earle II. Robbins. c. Il.
Buckley. Christian c. Jesperson.
r. o. Roberts. w. 5. Allen and
Miss Lydia Graham.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
" you need 70
BUILD UP
RED BLOOD!

Try this grand blood-iron tonio-Lycia
Z. Ptnkhans Compound TABLETS
with sdoed iron l--one Of the best anc
quickest home ways 70 get iron into the
blood. Pinkhams Tablets are also "a.
nous 20 relieve distress Of functional
monthly disturbances because OF tner
soothing effect on one OF roman w.
portent orocnS. Follow Label directions
AdH
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
More Comfort Wearing
FALSE teeth

Here Is . pleasant way 20 over
come loose plate discomfort PAS
TEETH. an improved powder sprin-
killed. on upper ano lower plates holds
them firrner so that they feel more
comfortable. No gummy gooey pasty
taste OF feeling. Its alkaline mon
acid. Does aot sour. Checks plate
odor" loenture BREATH. Get PAS
TEETH today az any drug store adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

Rent your vacant room with a
Times Want Ad. Call Main 1881
ask for an ad taker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Moviedom Drops Jealousy
For Hollywood Canteen
Squsbbles Are Forgotten AS Stars Contribute
Their Talents TO the Community Effort

The film ctys biggest smash hit date the Hollywood
Canteen.
No other such colossal community effort has be-
fore been conceived and carried Hollywood II marks
the first time that all branches of movemangfrom the
lowest hghes-have downed their separate ealOusies
and pitched in together.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Mary Ball Chapter. D. A. r.
To Have Session on Monday
Mrs. J. n. kitlsr. Regent. To Be Hostess;
Mrs. Osnisl Roy Sven is Guesf Speaker

Monday afternoon win find members of Mary Ball chap
ter Daughters of the American Revolution meeting
first time in 1913. Mrs H. Kar 1901 No Junett ST. will
open her home for the gathering As of the chapter
she viii call board meeting AT o'clock, and the general
meeting will open at 80 o'clock.
Mrs Daniel Roy Sven will be the guest speaker She has
chosen as her subject Our Homes in America
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
New Officers In Charge
OF MEETING On Friday

Mrs. II. f. Durant, 5e0s So.
Park. Will entertain the Lincoln
social club. of the Amaranth fer
a 1890 luncheon Friday. Mrs. L.
Bottiger and Mrs. Bertha Stancer
will assist the hostess.
New officers will conduct the
meeting. They are Mrs. J. L.
Boice. president; Mrs. Arthur
Royal. wee president; Mrs. Karl
Thomas, secretary; Miss Bee
Cooper. treasurer. and Mrs. NJ. D.
Guy in charge Of the sunshine box.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
League OF Writer'S
Vote on Candidates

Two candidates for TIE position
Of national president Of the League
81 Western Writers were voted On
a. the business session before The
program last Saturday evening.
Mrs. 7. Vera Morris and Mrs. LII
Ia c. Norman. presented by the
two Seattle chapters. were the
candidates Results vlu be an
nouneed after the absentee ballots
have been received.
Willard G. Little, past president
Of the Mountsineers. gave an IN
teresting talk about his adventures
on the trails around Mount Ia
coma, in the Olympies. Tetons
and Canadian Rockies. illustrated
with a display Of photographs.
Mrs. James 7. Kerr and Mrs.
Hunter kennard poured during
the social hour. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Brown Rere guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Kerr.
John X. Thompson auxiliary viii
meet Saturday evening in the Vet
Grams hall, armory. Mrs. T. E.
Hagen has announced a surprise
feature for the session.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
wake UP YOUR
LIVER BILE

W1hsuf caIs.sl-AnA rss1 J@p Oh Of
Bs1 = ths Memiae Rsria' - C
rhe liver should pour eat about pints Of
hils juice into your bowels every day. II ths
bile : not flowing freely. your food may not
digest II may just decay In thu boveisL Thsn
gss bloats up your stomach You Eet oon-
saipafed- You led sour. sunk and tbs world
iooin punk
IL fakss those rood. old Carter's Little
Liver Pills 20 get these pints Of bile hov-
inr freely 20 make you feel up and up
Get . package today. Tzks a. directsd-
Effective IN making biie Gov freely, Ask
for Csrsx's Little Liver PliA iot and ass-
adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

Rent your vacant room with a
Times Want Ad. Call Main S15I
ssk for an ad taker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

Marlene Dietrich and Hedy La
MARI wed at dishing out coffee
and cakes. There's not a star
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
Y
=. p. HERBERT

City Passenger Agent
ZIG so. 9th st. Main OILS
Depot Ticket Office-MAin 05S5
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

Bette Davis and John Garfield
set the ball rolling They wanted
a Hollywood version of the IA
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30
Strange Position by NAACP President

SKINNER president the Minneapolis
took position at the branch
which was distinct variance with principles organization
heads 1t was his opinion according what he a
the claim in their fight against
Mr. Skinner claims that he misunderstood have
hard tune convincing the who heard him.
perhaps voiced Of the complaints countless
who have one bad experience with Jewish
and they're all alike The type
the white Jew Gn experiences
with Negro forever declares "an Negroes
Mr. Skinner certainly entitled he loses
ton OF his prestige and public when
preach racial intolerance No Negro
OF prejudice In opinion private ndvdu
ais to spread the intolerance
gated by the president of such
apelis Spokesman
We seek out OF sheer curiosity know anywhere
any te has ever black face advertisement?
We have dim suspicion that brown with
some black In Montgomerys Eighth Army-W E.. Dubois
Your Turn to Be Resolute
The gmness of this US mora each dav The
Of the draft and the growing list are reminders
less will bewai that liberty and oppor
u we have On the other hand valiant foreears
who them to will tighten hold them secure
from any attack.
The American who knows history expecting coast to
# On the contrary it is because his dear that he
them He will bonds until will carry ont the
spirit of ratoning He will stand at the fighter until his
turn comes to take up the sword-K. c. Call.
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30
LEADERSHIP is VITAL,
DIR. DU BOIS AYERS

But what did then and what thinking Negroes still
without efficient leadership fields opened higher training
would be impossible for to hold place America and especially
difficult time change and dscaon Not only that but the
leaders trained by the colleges have not the main selfish
pors Of their people We have unseh and really
ordinary deed for Judge Hase to eopa his whole
resgnng from office of unusual importance and then daring
criticize the United States Army in plain terms Less pbd but
equally brave the resignation Of Theodore Berry
Facts and Figures
In other instances where there has been resignation
acular action there has been equally outstanding
determination defend American Negro rights Perhaps
ng in later leadership has been Randphs action which
PEELED the issue Presidential Order 1902 and the extraordinary
of wedocumened which followed the attempt of the Read
er Digest to the Negro All this mind the
essential rghness today yesterday of the position that
of and Of exceptional talent the key
the modern world The phrase has been banded about but
originally mne he object of education is make
but to make carpenters menl"-W. E. B. Du Bos.
UP TO THE YOUTH OF TODAY
The situation the Negro will largely
the attitude of the Youth of today We teach elders
when have shown them how able
Negro who fighting and undergoing pvans and sacrifice
behalf of America which has yet truly ITSELF
Negro he land of the feeMargaret Mccormack
Review.
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30

This suggestion by such a distin-
guished figure in the world of mu-
sic as Menuhin deserves the serious
consideration of the War Depart
ment. And if it is favorably acted
upon will be in our humble opinion
one of the most effective means of
raising the morale of American SOL
diers.
Certainly the presence in Eng
land or Africa of a great Negro
artist such as Marian Anderson or
Roland Hayes or Dorothy Maynor
will do much to give the Negro SOL
der that sense Of pride and loyalty
which repeated humiliation, the in
evitable consequence of discrimina-
ton and segregation, tends to rob
him of. The presence of artists such
as these would have a salutary eff
feet on Americas white soldiers,
too, many of whom have never
heard of or seen a great white con-
cert artist let slone a Negro. Europe
has always been kindly disposed
toward Negro musicians and our
English allies would unquestionably
give them an enthusiastic reception.
Every military or naval officer
knows the value of a high state of
morale in the troops under his COM
mand. Superiority of arms and
equipment does not necessarily in
sure victory. The history of war
fare is replete with instances where
an army outnumbered and out
gunned has by the sheer force of
spirit overcome it's enemy. That
spirit, the unconquerable will to
win, can only be inculcated in the
soldier when he is moved by the
profound conviction that the cause
for which he fights is more i'm
portant than anything else includ-
ing life. No secret weapon no mat
ter how powerful can take the place
Of morale. Without it even the
largest army has a fatal weakness,
with it the smallest army has i'm
measurable strength.
1t is the disintegrating effect of
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30
WHO Is THE BETTER THINKING
NEGRO MILTON BLEDSOE ASKS
MILTON BLEDSOE IN THEK. C. CALL

Who is the "better thinking
Negro? Or is there any such
animal as such. If so, he or she is
one of the permanent obstacles in
the progress of black people in this
country. Too often the Negro CLASH
fled under this heading is construed
as being a professional, doctor or
lawyer, teacher, one in government
service or anyone holding a job
two jumps ahead of the domestic
or laborer.
Or as Fora Neale Hurston so fitly
describes the "better thinking Ne
gro" as one Of the fur coat peer
age set. All of which is, to some
extent unfair to those Of the pro-
fessional group as well as a source
Of misunderstanding to those who
work on unskilled and in ordinary
labor jobs.
If we were asked to give our def
inition Of the better-thinking Ne
gro it would be one who has pride
in himself, his race, is law-abiding
and who is interested not only in
himself but in his fellow-man, re-
gardless Of his rating. There would
be many Negro domestics, ditch
diggers, janitors and maids who
would rank higher in the better
thinking category than some of the
more fortunate Negroes who have
education and means yet feel no OBJ
legation to share what they have
with others who could be benefited
by their aid.
Great Deal of Friction
A great deal Of friction that
exists in the Negro race today is
brought about by misunderstand-
ing between the various classes
that make up the race.
On one hand some Negroes who
lack college degrees are ready to
pounce upon those who have and to
accuse the educated folk with snob-
berry without just cause. Then some
few Of the so-called intelligentsia
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30

racial segregation and discrimina-
ton on the Negro soldiers morale
which provokes the unflagging pro-
test of Negro leadership against
the continuation of this policy. For
racial segregation must invite ra-
cial discrimination, and racial dis
elimination creates unnecessary
antagonisms, nourishes bitterness
and resentment. Marian Anderson,
Catarina Jarboro, Dorothy May
nard, Joe Louis, Roland Hayes
can lift the Negro soldiers morale
but they alone cannot fill them
with that spirit which will make of
them great fighting force.
American Negro leadership of
press, church and school wants to
feel that the Negro soldier is Civ
ing his best for his country. White
American leadership should want
no less. Indeed it may become i'm
perative before the victory is won
and the forces of Nazism are
crushed to utilize Negro soldiers on
many fronts in highly important
operations.
The chief concern of the War and
Navy Departments should be: How
can we make the best use of the
Negroes potential strength and of
his matchless spirit of devotion and
loyalty. By racial discrimination ?
By racial segregation? By extend
ing even into the valley of the
shadow of death the social appur-
tenances of the slave system?
The honest answer is obvious.
And it is not beyond the realm of
possibility that the answer will be
made on the sandy beaches of
Europe. But the tragedy of this
war insofar as the Negro is con-
cerned is that too often decisions
as momentous as this are condi-
toned by the resourcefulness and
cunning of Hitler and Hirohito and
not by the faith of American lead
ership in the democratic principle.
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30
Senate Investigation

Liberal Senator Sheridan Downey
mendd by American who wants democracy
u for demanding the appointment Senate committee
gate the treatment Negroes the armed
hat military all branches of the services
abated their undemo practices discrimination segregation
They insist doing despite the critical fighting
men at the front and particularly better morale Negro soldiers
1t indeed hoped that the proposed
good job Of investigation the end that
nasty undmOcrac American practice of treating
members of the armed forces almost like enemies
fighting for their country
When realizes how cruelty colored
against in their country fighting forces crystal
why and how deals with hynazs
gives the cold shoulder the Fighting Meanwhile power
to Senator Downey-N. Y. Amsterdam News.
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30
SuYs Pdper Didn't
Give Organized
Labor Credit
April 26. 1913.
April 26, 1943.

Editor: I have noted with con-
Germ that in your story last week of
the fight made by the National As
sociation for the Advancement of
Colored People to pass the Equal
Rights Bill, you failed to report the
part played by organized labor in
bringing the bill into the House of
Representatives and its adoption
as approved by the Senate with all
but one of the original amendments.
A resolution introduced into the
Minneapolis Central Labor Union
by Rubin Latz, Business Represen-
tative for Laundry Workers Union,
Local 1873, and signed by him and
William Wright, Organizer for the
American Federation of Labor, was
concurred in overwhelmingly by the
Minneapolis body. It was primarily
this resolution which prompted Rep
resentative Robert Fitzsimmons to
take the lead in the fight to bring
the side-tracked bill into the House
by giving it special orders. Fitz-
simmons is member of Gas Work
ers' Union, Local 20490, and was
elected to his post by the support
of the labor movement in his dis
trict. He carried out the wishes of
organized labor, as expressed in
the Central Labor Unions resolu-
ton, when he defended the bill and
fought to bring it back into the
HoHse before adjournment.
Many other members of organ
lied labor were active in the cam
paign to pass the Equal Rights
Bill, among them Frank Boyd,
Maceo V. Littlejohn and Frank Al
sup. call this to your attention
because I believe it is important
for your readers to know that the
local labor movement played a part
in this campaign.
Progressive trade unionists have
learned that in order to protect the
rights Of those who labor they can
not allow the employers to divide
them because of race, color, re-
lgion or national origin. It is only
through cooperative and organized
effort on the part of the unions and
minority groups that the struggle
for a higher standard of living can
be completely successful.
Most sincerely,
JOHN JANOSCO,
Financial Secretary.
Furniture Workers Union,
Local 1859.
Buy Yoar Bend TsdayI
For a long time, possibly for
ever, there will be two separate
and distinct races in America, and
instead Of insisting on the forced
recognitin Of so-called equality, !
give my time to bringing up the
levels Of my own people. They
can, by attainment, without being
white, or even like white people,
still be Americans of whom this
country can be proud. The fact
St. Paul recorder., 1943-04-30
TYPE

OF all the things by which we're griped,
The worst ofense is being typed;
Each in himself has such residual
God blankets none, we're individual
Though minds may be as hard as flint,
The human hearts ike fnger-print
And thus from auricle to ventricle
You'll find no two of them identical
He judges i'll who judges man,
Alone upon the base Of clan,
Our variant thoughts are proof when tried
Race cannot make souls coincide
Social statistics dynamite,
Applied to either black or white,
We scatter isms in dangerous snatches,
And then-proceed to play with matches.
Our friendly circles are much too small,
To know but few and label all;
In grading men-before we rate,
Give each his chance to demonstrate.
The safest course in human relations
Lies in avoiding mass equations;
If we grant each his own renown,
Wen never keep genius down.
james T. Logan.