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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-12-02

er to shoulder with all progressive forces which build
ing better America.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-12-02
RECTOR FERGUSON

Services marking the twenty-fourth anniversary of
the passionate of the Rev. David Leroy Ferguson will be
held by ST. Cyprans Episcopal Church tomorrow in the
beautiful edfice which built during the rector's
term. 1t in 1920 that Rev. Ferguson still young
man. called to St Cyprian's which at that time
worshppng in the Church of the Ascension Washing
ton St. of Newcomb St. Not long back from
where he served YMCA secretary in World War
the rector had served parish in Louisville KY He
had rebuilt the church which had been nearly destroyed
by fire. it there that he met the lovely lady who pre-
sides graciously his home and is truly help
mate to her husband in the activities of the church. Pre-
his assignment in Louisville he had served parishes
In Arkansas and Tennessee.
st. Cyprian's fortunate that minister of the
character ability vision of Rev. Ferguson to her
at a time when she needed just the leadership he could
supply The church, had not yet found itself but its poen-
al future and usefulness there then for ade
quate guidance During his pastorate not only the
church home built and the parish adjoining it at cost
of but the membership has passed the 1000
mark and the mortgage Indebtedness has been reduced to
the point that it will soon be wiped out.
Ohio born, graduate of Oberlin College, Rev. Fer
guson received his divinity training at the Episcopal Theo
logical Seminary in Cambridge finishing at about the
turn of the century While resident of this section he
identified himself with the cultural activities of the
city, joining Boston Literary and Historical Associations
the most distinguished public forum Boston had and
taking part the discussions floor He affiliated
with William Monroe Trotters rights work. then not
long begun. Many March s. in cold rain he was
down town at the Cspus Attacks day observances
paying his tribute speaker, delivering the opening
prayer making the benedicton And several occa-
sons he has brought his drum and bugle boys to
take part the exercises marching the with
them from the spot State St. where the black patriot
fell, to the Granary Burial ground and thence to the
monument on Boston Common. During all his career he
has stood firmly for racarights and American Demo-
cracy.
CIDri e tOh 0nOr 10 dnsnr
NAACP BOSTON BRANCH
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-12-02
CHELSEA
PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH
166 Pearl Street
Revs. Virgis Hill,
Samuel H. Bullock,
DrS. r. T. Reed and
J. E. Jetz,


The Servire at the Peoples
Baptist church, Chelsea, will
be as follows: Morning service
(Sunday) 10:45, DR. r. T. Reed
in charge and will preach.
Sunday School 1890 p m, Mrs.
LeVina Milliken in charge. Ho-
ly Communion every first
Sunday evening at Z.
Week Day SerDices
Prayer and praise service
every Friday evening att with
DR.. R. T. Reed in charge.
Choir rehearsal every Tuesday
evening at 7. Rev. Virgis Hill.
in charge. Public is cordially
invited.
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A stellar performance was
staged by the S Coleridge-Tay-
lor Musical Asso last Sunday
at their legular monthly meet
ing. Vice President Ella Mr.
tin sponsored the program on
which there appeared Mrs
Rose URN, vocal solo; reading,
Mrs Pearl Royal; vocal solo,
Mrs Sally Walker, Mrs Prout at
the piano; speaker, Rev R M
owens; vocal solo, Mrs Elnora
Jackson, Mrs Prout at the pi-
anc; reading, Mrs Lucille Al
ston; selection, boys enSem-
BILE, The Melodiers, John Da-
Way, Norman Thompson, Wal
ter Cheseborough, Harold Har-
riSon, James French, with
James E Prout, director and
accompanist. After the pro-
gram, the very able treasurer,
Lillian Williams, took over and
succeeded in increasing the
membership of the organiza-
ton by several new members.
The auditorium was filled with
an appreciative audience.
Alfredo Kiner Whitley'S
Dream Girls gave an interest
ing program at 464 Mass eve
last Sunday in which there ap-
peared Alfredo K Whitney, c
Elaine Skinner, Frances E Wal-
colt and Mary A DiggS, as q
vocal quartet. They did a very
nice job in several selections.
Mary c Diggs was accompan-
ist. Among the supporting tai
ent was Ada Barco, reader,
who always delights.
I notice an ad by the Science
Club which seems to me to be
a genuine step in the right di-
rection. I hold no brief for the
Theosophical Society which is
sponsoring the series of lee
lures, but I can recommend
the study of Astronomy to ey-
cry one. Although 1 know very
little about it myself, what I
have learned has made me
realize how small man is, and
how small this earth is, when
we consider the magnitude of
the known universe, and the
possibilities of the unknown,
unimaginable distances beyond
what man has already discov-
cred. Not only musicians, but
all mankind should learn more
about such things, so that we
can join in the plan of tbs
Creator, and feel gratitude for
the privilege Of doing so.
I have been praising the CO.
operation of the singers who
are attending the rehearsal of
Elijah" at st Cyprian's church
every Monday night and have
Just received a jolt from one of
the officials Of the Guild, Who
says that most Of them are
hanging on until the solos ere
given out, and then, If they
do not get selected, they will
drop out. Now, 1t is possible
that this is the attitude Of the
participants, but I hope that
the suspicion Is unfounded.
Some issues back, in THE
GUARDIAN, I commended tnat
spirit of all who are rehears-
ing, and the apparent unself-
ishneSs with which they CO.
operate with Elwyn Barrow. It
never occurred to me that they
had any Interior motive, and 1
hope they have not. We know
that some of the professionals
and Semi-profeSsionals have
engagements that keep them
from attending, but I still say,
Let us pool our united
strength to make this forth
coming production the success
it should be" Never mind who
is the conductor, never mind
who are the SoloistS, get in
there and sing!
!
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Lindsay, chairman, is helping
lother Russian War Relief COM
lmitteeS make this campaign a
success. Other members Of the
sCommittee who represent prac-
ideally all faiths and denomina-
lions in Greater Boston include:
Bishop L. o. Hartman, Rev. C.
IL, Gopher, DR.. ], L. Lehman,
Rev. William S. Ravenel1, Right
/ Rev. H. K. Sheriff. and many
more.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-12-02

FIoc5 the mails with This op-
propriote memento to our
fighting men at home and
abroad. Don't wait until the
Yuletide, use them now be-
cause they ore fighting now
for totoI democracy on oil
shores regardless Of roee,
creed or color. Proceeds TO
NAACP general budget to
carry on the fight, in order
that those dead shall not have
died in vain. BOOKS Of 100
Sl.oo.
Buy from your local Bronch
or NAACP, 50 FIFTH AVE
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-27
SIGNIFICANT reese M

SIGNIFICANT resem-
bIancel These two pictures
illustrate an extraordinary
political parallel. At top is
Theodore RI II. the
elder, taken in 1899 when he
was Governor Of New York.
Below is Thomas {. Dewey
Governor Of New York
State. A years later. Both
Governors were Al years
old when the pictures were
taken. Theodore Roose.
veIt's enemies in the Repub-
licsn Party projected him
into the Governorship and
tried TO hold him there TO
prevent him gaining the
presid e ntiaI nomination.
Later. they nominated him
for Vice President TO smoth-
er him in obscurity. But in
1901. at President McKin-
Iey's death. Vice President
Roosevelt. then AZ. sue.
ceeded TO the presidency
and in 1904 was elected TO
full term. He was the young
est man who ever was sworn
into the office Of President.
Evening star., 1944-12-17
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UNIQUE. Paul Hayes has one of the
most unusual professions in America.
He makes his living telling stories.
For five years he has been telling
them - in schools, churches, clubs.
over the radio and on his "icebox cir
cult" - in homes where family and
neighbors gather.
Hayes stories are folk tales and
legends which he's collected from all
nations. They're a blend of the natu-
raj and supernatural. Lepechauns
and little people" abound.
Critics call Hayes storytelling SUI
perb ''theater." )" He takes month to
rehearse tale. He acts out his stories,
making them 50 vivid that many an
otherwise bored socialite has been
known to see the little creatures" j"
These are not stories for children"
Hayes declares, but for the child in
the heart of man." He performs for
prince and pauper alike but never for
the unreceptive.
FAv0AITES. Hayes fans almost
make up cult. He can tell hun
dred tales by heart, but they con-
stantly request favohtes like ''The
Poor Man and the Pot. 'You never
tire of hearing the Beethoven Sew
enth. a fan explained
Hayes has been telling stories all
his life - even in Ireland, from which
he came 20 years ago. But until
1899. he was too busy playing in
Irish repertory to become profess
sional. One day professor at Hunter
Evening star., 1944-12-17

College asked him to tell tales to her
class. His reputation grew, invita-
tons mounted, and - to his aston
ishment : people wanted to pay him.
He's been telling stories ever since.
With his wife, Dorsha. Hayes lives
in a studio atop an old theater. They
have one hobby which often keeps
them working all night. They're pre-
pairing book of his tales - not just
for reading but to learn and tell.
Even with movies and radio there's
room, he believes, for new race of
storytellers. Noting his eager-eyed
audiences from Park Avenue pent-
houses to Brooklyn parlors - we'd
say he's right. - LAWRENCE n. GALLON
Evening star., 1944-12-17
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NoNlNGE DE oUERRE: A colored
patient in the Atlanta Army hospital,
asked to give his name, replied:
"Joneseddie."
That's an unusual name," the
nurse commented. ITS only NAH
military name." confessed the soldier.
Nah real names Eddie Jones'"
ALL WET. This happened at Palm
Beach, where the Biltmore Hotel is
now a training station for Spars. A
young lady ensign, just out of train
ing and very proud of her single gold
bar, was standing beside the SWIM
Evening star., 1944-12-17

ence than you may believe. A tide OF SYM
pathy had risen from the town. In place
of loneliness, there was sharing.
thought of different occasion, still,
an evening in February when the ice pond
Just one meadow removed from our house
was frozen with eight-inch ice and thaw
was certain before morning. 1t wasn't
possible for the woman who owned the
pond - she had bravely taken over the
business after her fathers death - to save
her ice in those few hours; and the chances
of another hard freeze that winter were
not worth talking about.
SOMEHOW or other an electric light was
borrowed and a cable strung across the
fields to the icehouse Then the men of
the town went to work with saws and
pixies.
You couldn't see their faces most of the
time, but you knew who they were. They
all harvested ice that night, and most of
them were there only because they wanted
to be. Nobody had told them to come.
Let me add one more instance from my
own experience. Long ago, through bum
Cling somewhere along the line, cast-iron
bed for printing press was trucked into
town late in the evening and somehow
had to be shifted into our Office 1t weighed
three -and-a-half tons. remember my own
feeling of helplessness and despair. but all
at once lot of men were at work. They
took out front window and the big slab
was slid in on planks and rollers.
cannot sum up the common theme of
these experiences in one word. Team
work" is not good enough or broad enough.
What want to say is that American life
is enriched by immeasurable good will and
all-round knowing-how which has way
of rising to the surface when it is needed.
small towns are good place to watch
this rallying, this understanding, this
quick, generous support in time of need
A word, sign is enough to set it moving
and a mans religion or politics or bank
balance has nothing to do with it.
Such values are part of the old pioneer
ing tradition, but they serve as strong
tie between the country and the cities of
America. In city it is, of course, unneces-
sary to turn out for the same common,
simple things - until an emergency comes
But then the units within the city - this
factory, that apartment house. this SUBJ
urb - all become small towns in spirit.
Their people turn to or turn, out as neigh
bors with that feeling of drawing together
which is as old as our nation itself.
Evening star., 1944-12-17

TINE smell of smoke can be one of the
most dreadful of all things in the coun-
try. The other day happened to be seven
or eight miles away from town when
grass fire started amid group of wealth
cred houses which had stood since long
before was boy. The settled feeling
of sunny age and ripeness was destroyed
by a rim of hot, smoking fame which
licked forward with little patches of fiery
grass leapfrogging wherever you looked.
saw girl running with pals of water,
and man beating with broom at the
doorway of little house. took broom
and beat too, but it seemed hopeless
What several centuries had stored in the
quiet countryside was turning to ashes in
an afternoon.
But then the first fire truck came from
town, twelve minutes at the most after
telephone alarm The fire was stopped just
as it scared the lilac bush at the corner-of
an ancient house with sheet of fame
from nearby sumachs and bayberries.
/ HAD seen most of the men individually
many times before. They were of all the
different occupations you find in any small
town, and seeing them is one of the most
natural of all things. But they were not
the same that day at the fire. Most of
them, l suppose were members of the
volunteer fire department, but Others were
Just neighbors. Nobody had told them to
come. That is what l mean. 1t was the
same with the firemen and the rest; they
we're there because they wanted to help,
and they knew how to help 1t made you
feel proud and glad to see their faces
thought then of other times. remem-
bered how, some years ago, man born
in this same town was brought home for
burial. He had lived in city some distance
away, and his funeral had been held there.
There was no announced service at the
grave But when the coffin was taken from
the hearse, a group of men and women
who had known the dead man through the
years stepped forward from among the
arborvitae and white stones They were
not there by prearrangement. Nobody had
told them to come.
The fact that they were there, silent
and unobtrusive, made more of differ
Evening star., 1944-12-17

ming pool. But bang went her ego
when the leader of group Of appren-
tice seamen. dashing for the pool.
shrieked: Last one in is an ensign"
HE SAID. We like these quotes from
the Marines ''Leatherneck";
Joe Wilson. Jr., radarman, 2/c,
answering a heutenant's reprimand
for coming 10 minutes late to new
Colgate University Navy class: Il
thought l had done right well. You
see, sir, | was in Africa yesterday"
Gen. H. H. Arnold urging militant
youngsters to stay in school: You
will serve your country best by max
ing the most of your educational
opportunities. This is not only a brave
mans war -- it's a smart mans war.
Evening star., 1944-12-17

Names and descriptions of all character. AZ II
fiction stories and semi-6ction articles N as u..s
vhich m ppeps to be the same as thaf ot any
person, living or dead. 10 entirely eoineioen"''
Evening star., 1944-12-17
This Week Magazine

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BY Roy Ckopmon Andrsws
PROTECTING PRIVATE JUDY .........
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BY Tom t1sary
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by Rsbseeo Wslfy Dun"
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Evening star., 1944-12-17

Wherever you live, they're
near by and if things 60
wrong, they'll help. It's
the American tradition -.
Evening star., 1944-11-24
Jeanette Macdonald Charms
Large Audience at Recital

her voice and her inability to reach
dramatic interpretive effects. Songs
on the order of Carey's "A Pastoral" I"
Martini's "Plaisir d'Amour" and
Wekerlin's Bergerettes suit her best,
for here her smooth production, the
appealing timbre of her voice and
the delicacy of her style are fully
to be appreciated. She has a poise
IN delivery that many a singer might
envy.
The aria followed the traditional
Interpretation with fidelity and some
fine nuanceS were present in Bach
elet'S "Chere Mutt" But in these
two numbers especially the cloudi-
ness OF her high tones was discern
able and their lack of power. In
fact, there was less vitality in her
singing than at former recitals here.
Yet these things can be discounted
in view of her many gifts and her
sensible determination not to exceed
her capabilities.
Her very competent accompanist,
Collins Smith, won personal
triumph as a soloist in ,Chopin's
"Scherzo in G Sharp Minor" and
Smetana's Polka in F Major" His
light and facile technique and the
refinement of his style delighted the
audience and he was forced to play
more.
In the matter of encores Miss
Macdonald was generous, singing
several familiar numbers, such as
"Smilin' Through" THE False
Prophet" "Ah, Sweet Mystery Of
Life" Italian Street Song" Sweet
Evening star., 1944-11-24
By ALICE EVERSMAN.

1t would be safe to wager that
the number of people at Jeanette
MacDonald's song recital last night
who did not enjoy themselves was
practically nonexistant. The charm
ing screen star filled Constitution
Hall with admirers who were
thrilled beyond words with her
voice, with what she sang and with
her appearance, for she Is one of
the friendliest artists before the
public and is able to create an at
moSphere of intimacy without any
trouble. This, combined with her
sweet, natural way of singing and
the glamour of her past career
makes an unforgettable experience
for many.
In planning her program she
strove, evidently, to please every
ones taste. There were simple
songs like Annie Laurie" and 1.-THE
Last Rose of Summer" an aria, the
"Vissi d'arte," from Puccini's
"Tosca," and familiar "art" songs
such as Strauss "Morgen" and
"Serenade," Debussy's Beau Soir'
and "Fantoches" and Rachmanin-
offs 'Lilacs." And, of course, plenty
of encores, which she sang with
grace and charm.
The entire program was pleasingly
presented. 1t was also excellently
prepared, and within her limitations
Miss Macdonald gave a finished
performance. The limitation lie in
the fragile and unicolored quality of
Evening star., 1944-11-24

hearts" and the Bach -Gounod ave
Maria" after the final group, which
consisted Of Charles when L Have
Sung My Songs" Release" by
Major Gene Raymond; Hageman's
"Mirande" and Herbert's "Badinage,"
Evening star., 1944-11-24
Russian Attorney to Speak

Valentin Tepliakov, general coun-
sci of the Soviet Purchasing Mission
here, will discuss the functions of
Russian attorneys and courts at
luncheon of the local chapter, Ma
tional Lawyers Guild, in the Con-
tinental Hotel tomorrow.
Evening star., 1944-11-24

They get medals and wooden
crosses; We buy War Bonds.
Evening star., 1944-11-24
QUICK RELIEF FOR
VVIVn NJ
HEAD
COLD
MISERY

When nostrils are
clogged, nosefeelsraw.
membranes swollen,
reach for cooling
Mentholatum. Speed
ilyit ~ Helps thin out
thick, stubborn mucus;
(2) Soothes irritated
membranes; (3) Helps
reduce swollen pas
sages; ~ Stimulates
local blood supply.
right to "sick" area.
Erery breath brings re-
lief! Jars, tubes, zoe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-24
= TOWnS
Taken
I'm Italy

ROME, Nov. % QNS)-While
Indian troops of the American
Fifth Army clawed out new gains
north of Modigliana, British and
Polish forces of the Eighth Army
today followed through TO con-
solidate earlier gains south Of
Faenza on the Italian front.
Gen. Wilson, supreme COM
mander in the Mediterranean
zone, disclosed that the British
had cleared all enemy resistance
below the CoSina River.
Pursuing their previous success
in the Monte Fortuna area. the
Eighth Army Polish elements ex-
tended their front for gains that
included the capture of the viii
lagos of Oriolo, San Biagia and
San MAIDEN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-24
Rep. LuleHits
Chang Critics

WASHINGTON. Nov. % (UP)
Rep. Clare Boothe Luce tR)
of Connecticut today deplored the
critical and shortsighted atti-
tude developing in America to-
ward China and pleaded for
greater understanding of China'S
difficult role i'm the war.
The pretty congreSSwoman-
playwright came To Chlna's de-
Tense as she and other members
of the House military affairs COM
mittee prepared TO leave for a
tour Of European battlefrontS.
"The persons whose criticism
Of China's war effort includes
an apparent desire 10 sabotage
Generalissimo Hang Kai-
shek's government are in real
ity seeking short cut Ia VIC
tory at the sacrifice of every
thing for which we went 10
war" she said.
"SOme critics Of the present
Chinese government seem quite
willing TO turn China over en-
tirely Ia the Chinese COmmu-
niSts and others even seem will
ing 10 sacrifice China's terri
torial integrity 10 perSuad q
Russia Ia enter the war against
Japan" she said.
IF we abandon our insist
ence upon China's integrity as
powerful postwar nation, we
are discarding the principles for
which we claim TO fight and are
jeopardiZing our own national
security" she said. -
Mrs. Luce praised Chang as a
true representative of China.
"China was the victim. first
OF our appeasement and, sec
ondly, of our unpreparedness,'
She said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-24

A MEDICAL AID STATION
INSIDE GERMANY ON THE
WESTERN FRONT, Nov. %
(INS)-Iwo young frontline pill
rollers today received a Silver
Star for quits and gallantry"
through channels which never will
be recognized by the war depart
ment.
Its. Felix H. Lauter, %. and
Lloyd Johnson. both of Chicago.
received the decoration in an old
K-ration box. The citation bore
little resemblance 10 the reSound-
ing. formal prose of the Wash
ington corps OF citation compos-
-eFs.----------
The medal came from wounded
doughboy representing all OF us
poor doughfeet you pulled out of
the woods"
Lauter and Johnson were
prouder of il than of a buShel
basket of war department awards. y
The two lieutenants hauled 81
wounded Americans out Of a wet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-24
By ANNA NIEZNANA
AS Told TO John Creecy
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 4

VTIVISECTION the cutting up of live creatures for
experimental purposes is such revolving practice to
humans that for years many organizations have cam
paigned to save dogs from such fate.
German doctors, in a series Of experiments at the
Ravensbruck concentration camp, didn't use dogs.
They used attractive young girls
More than 100 of my fellow prisoners were killed or
crippled by the DOCTORS who referred to the girls
guinea pigs
One of my best friends beautiful cultured girl who
had imprisoned for working the Polish underground
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-24
Taxi Drivers Call OFF
Strike in Seattle

SEATTLE, Nov. q CINS)--
Seattle taXicab drivers were ready
10 work again today after one
day strike called In a dispute with
their union leaders.
James Jordan. chairman Of the
strike committee. said the walk
out accomplished It's main purpose
by forcing union leaders 10 call
the first election in three years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-24
Textile Mill Pays
! Million 0PA Fine

BOSTON. Nov. . (1NS)-The
largest cash settlement for over
ceiling price violations since the
beginning of price control in the
country was made today when
Pacific Mills Of Lawrence. Mass,
textile manufacturers, paid 81
065. S42 10 the regional OPA,
Eldon-C. Shoup, regional admin
istrator. announced.
The settlement was made fol
lowing the signing Of 4 stipulation
in federal district court by Pacific
Mills after OPA alleged over
charges on more than 20 million
yards Of wooden and worsted
fabrics.