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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-06-07

Richardson, organizer of the
Ever Jolly Club, which has 25
members and has raised $675
since last September. His son
Robert Richardson is now or
ganizing the 81 Club.
Other well-wishers are Mrs.
Crawfords sister, Mrs. Rebecca
Craighead, who praised the or
ganization and gave a special
offering. Youth master Arthur
Frederick, leader of the Boy
Scouts, made a fine speech, Mrs,
Gertrude Browns son recited a
poem by Paul Lawrence Dun
bar. Mrs. Brown is chairman of
the entertainment committee.
The Republican Club sent a
beautiful letter wishing the
club continued success and ex-
pressing regret that 1t could
not be present at this time.
Mrs. Lamb gave the history
of the Peoples Political Club.
It's formation was encouraged
by Governor Bradford when he
because Lieut., Governor and
he has continued his interest
ever since then. She praised the
Governor and said his door at
the state House is always open
as he promised to serve all the
people regardless Of color or
creed" Other officers Of the
club are Mrs. williams, vice
pres, Mrs. Clara Saunders,
chairman of Executive board;
Richard c. Lamb, In. sec. and
treas; Mrs. Mildred Bryan, Sec;
Mrs. Chris Price. Mrs. Lamb
warmly thanked the voters Of
Wards 9, 4 and IL.
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the grand support that you
have given me and know with
your continued support this
column will be bigger and bet
ter than ever before under the
direction of Mabray Kountze, a
writer of great distinction.
res.
SPORTS: The Cavaliers
Baseball Club of this Commun-
ity has had their run of bad
luck in the Medford City
League as they have dropped
three straight games. Their
playing af1eld has been really
tough and their stickwork woe
fully weak but an attempt is
being made to correct this and
you can expect a much differ
ent brand of ball from these
youngsters in the near future.
STROLLING ALONG BY MR..
K - Well folks, now that this
column has changed hands it
looks like that this will be the
last "Mr. x" Column as I I'M
derstand the New Reporter does
not want to take the responS-
Utility of all the trouble that I
seem to cause. Last or not here
goes my latest dirt. Roger the
Ledger is really playing a GER
tain college chick hard these
days and from all indications
another altar trek is in the off
ing. What has happened be-
tween the romance of Caroline
and Buddy and that Of the
Captains Daughter and Char
ley? What lad Of local fame
has decided to call it a day and
return to the ways and wiles
Of a freelancer? What Boston
lad of the Hill has a crush on
cute Janice Furey? Many a 10
cal lad has been seen dropping
the familiar hype on those fine
things from the Southlands
that have decided to decorate
this community. Fine decora~
tons, too. If the Banks of the
Mystic could talk these days
this old, column would really
Jump. Ho Hum, I'll be content.
Well, that's all folks, and hot
or ocld, I must start to crack
the whip so I'll make the trip.
also. .Candied vans, fried
chicken, and fine queens, that's
what I like about the South.
Mr. X.
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ident; Gladys High, Secretary;
Thelma A McNair, Correspond
ing Secretary; Marie Clark,
Vice President; and Frieda Ross,
Treasurer.
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MAIDEN
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. Earl w. La0Son, Pastor
The morning and evening
sermons were delivered by the
pastor. Mr. George High was
baptised at the morning SER
vices. Holy Communion was
served in the evening. Visitors
were: Mr. and Mrs Howard
Castmond and Miss Catherine
Jeffries of Brooklyn, N Y, Eu-
gene Merritt, U S Navy, Mrs L
B ChriSfield of Wakefield ana
Mrs Anne Smith Walker of
Chicago, Illinois. Flowers were
given in memory Of her mother
by Mrs Myrtle E and George
Williams in memory of Mrs vi
olet Jones Taylor from her
mother, Mrs Emily Jones Dun
bar and her daughter, Emily
Elizabeth Taylor. Among visit
orS for the holiday weekend
was Mr. Winston W Hunt OF
Baltimore, Md, visiting his par
ents Mr. and Mrs Wiley L HUM
OF Maiden. Funeral services for
Mrs Anna Smith, 1888 Laurel st,
Melrose were held Wednesday
at the Weir Funeral Home. Rev
James L Jackson officiated. as
sisted by Rev Lawson. Mr. VIII
liam Stokes rendered well
Done" Burial was in the fam
lily plot at Wyoming cemetery.
Mrs Smith was a member of
Emmanuel Baptist Church ana
had resided in Nelrose many
years. A cousin, Mrs Rebecca
Clark of Holyoke st, Maiden
survives. SUNDAY, June 8;
Children's Day Program, 1890
p m-SUNDAY, June IS; Rally
Day, $3.50 p m. THURSDAY,
June 10: Festival by the Usher
Board, SO p m at the Parish
House, Henry Hall, President;
Mrs Ann Sneed, chairman. Miss
W1Ihe'mina CcoSson, educator
and historian, was guest-speak-
er at the annual meeting of the
Mystic Social Welfare Society
discussing Mexican Memos;"
Mrs Alberta C Valentine in
charge Of the musical program.
Annual reports were by Mrs
High, Secretary, and Mrs Nor
rison, Treasurer. The Society
plans to send 5 children to
camp. An afghan knitted by
some of the members was sent
to the Veterans Hospital at
Bedford, Women's Division.
The following officers were
elected: Rosetta I Taylor, Pres
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A silver tea at the Robert
Gould Shaw House Sunday May
I was well supported. The pres
ident, Mrs. Obeleine H. Lamb
was mistress of ceremonies
Rev. Odum was guest speaker
and praised the club for its
aims and efforts in behalf Of
good government. Mrs. Gordon
wife Of the well-known barber,
was a guest and supporter of
the club, and she and Mr.. Cor
don were extolled for their
thoughtfulness in turning over
their business to be carried on
by other members of the race.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark White
rendered three solos accom-
panied by her teacher w. A.
Rhodes. The Whites were for
mally introduced along with
Irene's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Dcwnes. Others supporting the
club were the Ladies Auxiliary
Of Patrick E. Toy Post; George
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WEST NEWTON
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
pes, ? " Do.,.,g. naa4a

MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. J. H. Dennis, Pastor
On June l Rev Dennis
preached on proof of true SER
vice to God and man" In an
swer to the query how the en-
ployee should act when he is
solely dependent on his en-
ployer he advocated submitting
to the employer S way citing
that Jesus though equal to God
said: "Thy will be done" Rev
must cease and God and His
Kingdom be put first. The
Lords Supper was served at
1880 p m.
Mrs Emma Lees sister, Mrs
Smith, from New York visited
Mt Zion Sunday.
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Peoples Political
Club Activities

Members of the Peope's PoIit-
ical Club, a Republican body,
attended the winter cruise to
Springfield and the banquet
given there in honor of Gov
ernor Bradford, banquets at
Hotel Somerset, Hotel Lenox,
Parker House and Copley Plaza
Hotel banquet honoring State
Treasurer Curtis. They also
were present at the weekly
talks and luncheonS at the Ho-
tel Bellevue.
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responding manufacture. Han
Oily placed hot and cold water
appliances and other fixtures
combine in the smooth opera
ton of the shop.
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Req. J, Frederick Bailey, pastor
Preaching most effectively on
"The Mending of Broken
Hearts" was Rev ] Frederick
Bailey and his sermon touched
the hearts Of all present and
the Junior Choir sang two
beautiful selections. Sunday
School was held afterwards un-
der the direction of Mr. Arthur
Lassiter. In the afternoon a
goodly number Of people at
tended the $vangelistic Ser
mon of the Bible Glass operat-
ed under the direction of the
West Medford Community Cen
ter and they saw a well ar
ranged program from the pres
entation Of certificates and the
active participation of the lit
tie tots of the community.
SOCIAL: The West Medford
Community Club is busy max
ing plans for their Mammoth
Field Day Program to be held
at the Digger Playground on
July Fourth, There will be
worth while prizes Of all sorts
and rattle books with some
beautiful electrical appliances
as prizes are already out and
the committee Of this effort are
cut to give the public a run for
their money. A feature baseball
game is in the off1ng and the
Chairman on Athletics prom
Uses a stellar attraction. Follow
the plans of this event and plan
now to attend. This column
wishes to announce that Mrs
Ella K Smith of IS Licoln st, w
Medford, has become the first
colored agent in the Greater
Boston District for the famous
Stanley Home Products. If you
are planning a Stanley Party
and need demonstration phone
Arl 2032NI. A late news FLASH
tells Of the impending alleged
resignation of Rev ] Frederick
Bailey as Pastor of Shiloh and
if this is true, something is def
initely amiss and its high time
the majority Of members of
Shiloh rally to the cause in
stead Of letting a chosen fee
run their minds. There has
never been a finer man of sterl-
ing and noble character than
the present Pastor of Shiloh
and he deserves a much better
fate than is being planned for
him. res. Immediately after
the reception of Mr. Edgar
Smith and his bride to-be, the
lovely Kay Isaacs, the couple
will fly to New York for a short
honeymoon.
EDITORIALLY SPEAKING
BY R.C.S,-At this time this
Reporter would like personally
thank the many readers Of this
column for their kind indul-
gence and support while yours
aduly edited the happenings of
the many activities of this COM
munity's clubs, endeavorS, and
finally, YOU, the readers. 1t has
been the humble attempt of
this column to put West Med
ford where it belongs and that
place is at the top Of all our
thriving communities. There
have been many times that this
Reporter jumped the gun on
news items without consent of
those concerned but the Read
ers can readily be assured that
no harm was meant but in
stead can be charged to an
impetuous and jealous mind of
a young reporter. Again I thank
each and everyone of you for
Evening star., 1947-08-07
SIS THE EVENING STAR Washington, D. C.
7.

Robert and Barbara Rubenstein, girl
Michael and Elizabeth Sabrinsky, girl.
America and Virginia Salpint, boy,
Charles and Dorothy Schaeffer, girl.
Joseph and Shirley Schlosburg. boy.
Ben and Shirley Schwartz, boy:
Russell and Ethel Shillinburg, boy.
Winant and Anne Side, boy.
B. ] and Betty Smith, girl.
Frank III and Rose Sommerkamp. girl
Martin and Elizabeth Stark. girl.
Gordon and Vera Stine, boy.
Kenneth and Alice Sullivan, boy.
John and Anne Sweeney. girl.
william and Kathleen Taylor: girl.
Lester and Phoebe Troup, girl:
Albert and Margaret Tucci, girl.
Meyer and Laura Tupler. girl.
Angelo and Marie valenza, boy.
Monroe and Rose Vincent. boy.
John and Hannah Vitale, girl.
Carl and Betty Wagner, girl;
Thomas and Ann Whiteman, boy.
Martin and Evelyn Wilson, boy
George and Winifred Wright. girl.
Edward and Jackline zwicker. boy
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Fleet Concentrating
In Lynnhaven Roads
For Maneuvers

Amphibious forces of the Atlantic
Fleet are concentrating this week
in the Lynnhaven Roads and Little
Greek areas at the southern end of
Chesapeake Bay for series of
maneuvers aimed at unifying train
ing of the Army and Navy.
The operation described as the
largest postwar amphibious opera
ton will be staged for the second
classes of both the naval and mill
tary academies.
There will be TOO midshipmen
and 600 cadets under instruction
during the two-week period.
While being staged primarily to
teach the embryo Navy and Army
officers how to work together in
combined operations, the actual
demonstrations will be carried out
largely by the operational forces of
the Atlantic Fleet, including the
Fleet Marine Force.
Sixty-eight combat ships and
about an equal number of smaller
landing craft will rendezvous in the
lltlle CIeek dItd ILLS Week. L hey
are being made ready for the first
phase of the operation to be held
next week at Bloodsworth Island. on
the eastern side of Chesapeake Bay
between the mouths of the Patuxent
and Potomac Rivers.
Next Wednesday the greatest
armada ever assembled in this area
since the end of hostilities will move
up the bay and. early Thursday,
will simulate a realistic landing and
attack on the island The attack
will be made realistic by the use of
live ammunition for bombardment
and air attacks
The cadets will observe the oper-
alton from their transports, while
the midshipmen will view the show
from the decks of their practice
squadron scheduled to put into
Lynnhaven Tuesday. After COM
pletion of the Bloodsworth Island
phase, the task force will return to
Lynnhaven Roads, where the cadets
and midsEipmen will be put ashore
for further instruction.
Evening star., 1947-08-07

meetings of Catholic married couples
in the Midwest seeking knowledge
on how to adjust their problems.
The opening session at 10 am
Monday will be conducted by the
Rev. Edward A. Bowling, S. j.. asso-
ciate editor of the Queens Work.
Other speakers will include DR.
Rudolph Alters. professor of phil
osophy of Catholic University; the
Rev. John Knott, Ansonia, Conn
the Rev. Edgar A. Schmiedeler, o.
S. B.. director Of the Family Life
Bureau of the National Catholic
Welfare Conference; the Rev. r.
Mann. Wichita. Kans.; the Rev.
Paul H. Furfey, Catholic University;
the Rev. Henry " Sattler, C. IS. r.,
Holy Reoeemer College, Washington,
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Deaths Reported

(From the D. C. Bureau OF vital Statistics
Eugene B. o'Leary, so, 1851 Conn. ave
Lillian M. Yeo, 80, 1904 37th st. NV.
Karl j. Berg, 70, 50 Bryant ST. NV.
George W. Reik. II, 1852 2Sth st. NV.
Samuel Noyaselsky, 10, 324 East Capito
St
John r. Bunch, SO, 1s 3rd St ne.
Mary NJ Kammerer. 81, 625 2nda st. ne
Arthur H. Don Hartog, 81, Berwyn HEIGHTS
Nd
John N. Buck, 4s. 1888 Appleton st. NV
John o. Thornton, ~. 1855 Sheeidan st
NV Z
Bertha Luton. 40, Baltimore County, Md
Howard Getz. 40. 1891 Newark fxt. NV
Beatrice B. Brown, 81, 6604 14th lst. n W
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Births Reported

From the D. C. Bureau Of Vital Statistic
Mai James and Ramona Barnes, boy.
Kenneth and Peggy Bays, girl.
Horace and Lois Bedwell, girl.
Paul III and Joyce Beighley, boy.
Walton and Emma Bern. girl.
Stanley and Marie Biel. girl
John and Evelyn Bowers. girl.
Lloyd and Dorothy Bray, girl.
Harry and Ruth Bricker, girl.
George, jr. and Cylda Brown, boy.
Royal and Martha Bryant, boy.
Joseph and Virginia Canavin, girl.
Seraflno and Irma Castelli. boy.
Gordon and Frances Glare, boy.
Emmanuel and Ruth Cohen, girl.
Joseph and Josephine David, girl.
Wilfred and Miriam Dudley. boy.
Edwin and Betty Eaton, boy.
Robert and Louise Fletcher, boy.
Richard and Louise Frazier. girl
Charles and Mona Fretwell. girl.
Nathan and Helen Friedman, girl.
Joseph and Mary Fryer, girl.
Max and Jean Gelfand. girl.
Edward and Eva Glover, girl,
Lloyd and Kathryn Greenwood. sirl.
Myron and Avis Gustafson, girl
William and Alberta Higgs. girl.
Carroll and Alice Hill, girl.
Robert and lola Holler. girl.
George and Charlotte Kaufman. boy.
John and Alice Kinnemann. girl.
Lamar and Cecil Knapp, girl.
Richard and Helen Krug, girl.
Bernard and Annie Kulp, girl
Angus and Jaquelin Lamond, girl.
Everard and Jean LaTouche, boy.
Frank and Madeline Law boy.
Luther and Ruth Lee, girl.
Paul and Jean Long, girl.
Pat and Vernele Macarelli, girl.
Andtew and Celia Mattel, girl
Charles and Anne Meade, girl.
Richard and Marion Meeks, girl.
Marmiou and Helen Mostyn, boy.
william and EInora Mullock. boy
William and Pauline Mcbride, boy.
Arthur and Helen McCurry, girl.
LloyaI and l.. Gertrude McIntire, sirl.
Theodore and Ruth Newman, girl.
Alvin and Colleen Ogden, girl.
Edmund and Zells Peacock, girl.
Robert and Jean Peel, boy.
David and Dorothy Petit, boy.
Arthur and Adeline Phelps, boy.
Robert and Agnes Rhodes, boy
Arthur and Lucille Robinson, girl
Evening star., 1947-08-07
National Cana Institute
Scheduled al Catholic u.

The first nationally planned Cana
Institute, to discuss problems of
married life. will be held in Nc
Mahon Hall. Catholic University,
next Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, under direction of DR.. A.
H. Clemens, associate professor of
sociology.
The Cana movement grew out Of
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Large Toys Reduced
Many less than halt price

l MasOnite and Wood Slide. 8 feet
long. Less than half price. Now. S.
Wood Gym Sets. s play. Less
than half price. Now S.
1 Tent. Tepee style. Less than
half price Now ------$4.95
Chain Driver Trikes with hand
brakes. Were 349. so. Now S36.95
Thrill Plane Merry Co Rounds.
Steel. Seat two. Were $3.50. Now,
S17.95
; Steel Rock r Swings with detach-
able rockers. Red enamel finish.
Were $685.. Now 81. OK
10 Double Bunk Doll Beds. Hard
wood with stained finish. Can be
used as twin beds. Were $3.50. Now,
S1.95
W&L-North ButIdtf0 TBE roy &
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on the church grounds At South
Dakota avenue and Twenty fourth
street NE. The affair will include
such features as a country store
grab bags, q fortune teller and a
Man of Mystery"
Evening star., 1947-08-07

James and Elizabeth Carolina, girl
Ralph and Hortense Dimes, girl.
Fred and June Farrell, boy.
James and Evelyn Proctor. boy
Thomas and Artie Reddick, boy.
Hoover and Catherine RoueI. boy.
Herman and Ruth Slaughter, boy.
James and Mamie Wellman, boy.
Evening star., 1947-08-07

2e Gaily -colored Vests with wool
knitted backs and wool felt fronts.
Green, blue and red. Sizes II and
IA. Less than half price. Now 81
10 Pairs Riding Breeches. Cotton
and rayon gabardine in gray and
tan. Sizes 10 to IA. Less than half
! price. Now ------------- IS
IS Pairs Cotton Shorts In white,
brown and assorted stripes. Assorted
> cotton fabrics including denim and
gabardine. Sizes II to 16. Less than
half price. 81
1 80 Short sleeve Jackets in cotton
gabsrdine. Three-button style in
navy only. Ideal over summer skirts,
sslacks or shorts. Sizes 10 to 16.
Less than half price. Now ---- 81
Evening star., 1947-08-07

Wallace N Phelps, 2s, eeo3 Evarts st. ne
Michael r. Shinn. infant, not stated.
Infant Infant. zaas' 4aH RiVerSsle: aSs ,don Ma :,
Sohn " ". Brown 7si sss sssfford; sats; Va.
George Qoo6ltne, IS. 762 10th st, ne
Evening star., 1947-08-07

40 Cotton Playsuits. Floral prints in
two and three piece styles. Sizes 10
to IA. less than half price. Now.
S2.95
100 Sweater Blouses Of lightweight
wool with jewel necklines or rolled
collars. Lime, white and aqua. Sizes
"a and 36. Less than half price.
NOW ------------T- Sl
50 Wool PulI0ver Sweaters in fitted
and boxy styles Nubby and plain
knits In assorted colors. Sizes "a to
SO. Were s4,s5 and more. Now S2.95
Evening star., 1947-08-07
luwn Purty PIunned

The McKendree Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship will sponsor a
lawn party at $50 pm. Saturday
Evening star., 1947-08-07

and the Rev John J. Egan, director
of the Cana conferences of the Chi
cago Archdiocese.
Evening star., 1947-08-07

Steel Desk with Tubular Steel
Chair to Match. Converts to black
board. Less than half price. Now,
SASS
IL Fold-a- Desks With Folding Seats.
Adjustable. Large writing surface
Less than half price. Now----Sl.95
Jeep Scooters with four wheels.
Easy to steer. Less than half price
Now ---------------Sl.95
Is Toy Mangles. Less than half
price Now w-----------25c
so Plastic Cutlery Sets, including
knives. forks and spoons. Less than
half price Now 1Oc
Is Large Wash Tubs with scrub
boards. Less than half price. Now,
Csc
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Boys Swim Trunks, 65e

Less than half price
40 pairs boys swim trunks in 1907 wool or
labeled for wool content All have elasticized waists
Some have belts. Navy maroon, and royal blue
Sizes small medium and large
not all sizes
half price. Csc
rayon and pads Half
price 25c
labeled for
medium large,
half 95
Bioues cotton style long
5, all all Were
w&L-Norh Building BOYS CLOTHING, FIRST
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Juveniles OveroIIs, '1

100 pairs cotton overa and crawlers in pastel shades
Sizes | to 6.
for 81
SOC
than half Now 81 As
Wal
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Misses Wool Skirts, s1.''
Less than half price

100 wool skirts in assorted styles including
and pleated Assorted plads stripes and light and dark
solid cOlOrS. Sizes IL to TO-
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Women's Leather Shoes, $3'4s

Women's Leather Shoes, $3.@
We're $6.95 and
and white with assorted color combinations. Low medium
and high heels. Broken sizes to 10.
Women's Cotton Dresses, 3
Less than halt price
IS cotton dresses in sheer pink and white Sizes
SO to A.
in Assorted
81
w4I-vorts Building INEXPENSIVE
Women's Leather Belts, IS
Less than half price
100 womens leather belts In group including wide white
leather belts white leather belts and natural
hide with mock stones Sizes 2S
to 80 in the group
L--North suHdtn
Misses Wool Skirts, SOS
Less than half price
100 wool skirts in assorted styles including straghtcut
Evening star., 1947-08-07

ToIcum Powder, 30 Holt price
1e5 bottles tacum powder in shaker by well.known
manufacturer.
u Bottles sttcively aekased than 6Oc
Prices include 2oss where appEeobls
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Girls Royon Dresses, SOS
Less than half price

IS i'm assorted styles and coors including solids
checks and prints. Sizes to la.
yellow and blue
Sizes 7 to "a Were IS
belts spnders Paids and
in
81. .95
pead
jack o IA. half IS
$3.50
- X6.95
o 1913
In Building
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Juniors BIouses, 81

800 blouse in wide assortment Both cotton and rayon
dressy sedressy and tailored styles Both long and short
sleeves White solid coOrs stripes and checks Sizes to Is
ST.. so
in
81 95
100 Suits assorted including bed and style with
fitted Sizes
andm $40
81 IS
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Misses Dresses, SO

Less than bali price
100 misses dresses In assorted style rayons and cottons
Pastes prints, blacks and browns. Sizes IL to 20.
40 Maternity
Evening star., 1947-08-07

40 suits with long sleeves Luggage wine green blue
Sizes 10 to- 18.
20 Womens
ha price Now
Plaid to
and more Now sn
Evening star., 1947-08-07
Bed Jackets, 81 Les. tho

20 white cotton lace bed jackets Sizes small medium and
large
81
half Now Csc
Evening star., 1947-08-03

wright to brood upon. While he
is doing that and coming, no
doubt. to the conclusion that he
might well abandon writing, the
others will continue to fill the
bookshelf of the drama.
From the standpoint Of peace
OF mind, if not of profits, it is
better to write a lively book of
ouerulous comment such as Ma
than's. Or Browns critical diary.
Or Grace Moore's Book of the
Ballet"
One might even find escape
from too much responsibility by
compiling an anthology of Seven
Soviet Plays" a compedium of
sentimental propaganda which
shows the playwright as thinker
when the state asks him to think
its way.
Such are the works that inject
restleSsness and excitement into
the lives of those who comb the
drama bookshelf.
Evening star., 1947-08-03

in it, for all their passionate pro-
tests to the contrary.
He wrote a four hour play. In
doing SO, he neglected to conform
to the pattern. He was assailed
Immediately as having no right
to do this. After all, what of
his responsibility to commuters?
What of his responsibility to pa
irons who could find no proper
food in the vicinity of the Martin
Beck theater where The Ice
man Cometh" is playing? Is a
writer free to do this to the
domestic tranquility Of suburb
antics, the intestinal harmony of
theatergoers? Mr.. O'Neill might
we'll ask these questions in view
of those he has been asked about
what he thinks his rights are.
A larger, and more meaningful
right, on which his play has in
spired challenge Is its essential
gloominess. The "Iceman" coined
by O'Neill is death. His play says
mankind is on its way to doom,
sustained ON the journey by its
pitiable pipe dreams.
Has he right to say such a
foreboding thing, to speak thus to
ears that are tuned only to words
of hope?.
There was no doubt in O'Neill's
mind that this was his privilege.
But he must have learned by now
that that was incorrect. States
men may be inept, lost, helpless
before the violent currents. And
politicians, naturally. But not
playwrights. They are expected
to find truth, and it must be an
optimistic truth.
It is something for the play