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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-08-01
NOT NATURALLY A NATION OF HYPocRrrEs

In the with the light the
Do tax no have considerable the right
pOplss their In Justification
al ha point Of vsw inevitably fallen the millions
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-08-01
TAKE IT EASY

Here's u bond angle which you
have not paid much attention 10,
Joe.
Did you know that $6f.l1s,OOO
worth Of terminal leave bonds have
already been cashsdH
You see, you failed to remember
that in order to get you to reinstate
your lapsed insurance. the Govern
ment all along has allowed you to
use your terminal leave bonds to
pay up your back premiums and
apply the balance on future insur-
anee payments,
That tSI million dollars was
cAshed by guys VINO know the
value Of . $4,000 life insurance
policy. What are yoa going to
do with your money! When are
you going TO wake up?
Incidentally, in case you have
not yet applied for your terminal
leave, the new bill. when signed by
the President, will give you until
September I, l9Is. to do so. And
just last week General Bradley ex-
tended the deadline for reinstate-
ment Of your insurance until Au-
gust l. i9ts, so there Is still hope
for you though the whole nation Is
wondering what you are waiting on.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
SMELLING SAYS:

Rural schools in Alaska are
 normally controlled and admins tered by the Commissioner of Education directly from Juneau. Palmer, a rural school, operates with a board of education the same as an incorporated school.
 In the administration of the Palmer school, the superinten- dent Carl Smelling, as the chief executive officer for the local board of education is responsible to the board of education, the Territorial Commissioner of Edu- cation and the Northwest Asso- citation of Secondary Schools and Colleges, whose responsibility it is to make sure that the school meets the standards of accredited schools.
 Many rumors and much idle gossip have brought criticism of the board and the superintendent this year as a result of the inter. pretation of school policy. Most of this gossip and rumor is not founded in fact and will not stand the test of investigation. The office of the superintendent of schools is always open during the day between 8 a. m. and 5 D. m. to discuss and interpret school policy to any parent or guardian who will take the time to come in with their problems. A frank discussion of these prob- lems will do much to clarify them. Left to idle gossip they rarely, if eyer, present the true picture of the school situation.
 In the matter of grades, many pupils have failed subjects in school and are causing some dis sension in connection with their present status. In accredited schools, freshmen must present four full credits for entrance into the sophomore class. A sopho- more must present eight full credits and a junior must pre- sent 12 full credits; thus a stu dent who presents only 10 credits on entering the fourth year of school is not a senior but is con- sidered junior plus. High school students are not permitted to carry more than four subjects unless they have maintained a
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27

The P-TA voted to raise a fund in Palmer, but were undecided on how it might be done.
 Mrs. Schaefer announced that she would appoint a committee, to be announced at a later date, to discuss methods and to report their findings at the October meeting.
 Community Chest
 Mrs. Schaefer called for group discussion and expression of in- terest on a Community Chest drive in Palmer It was pointed out that such drive, if adopted in the community, would call for only one fund-raising cam- paign during the year. The group went on record in favor of a Community Chest plan, should some community organization take the initiative in organizing drive here.
 A plan for raising P-TA funds through the sale of children's books was explained by Mrs. Schaefer, who prepared com piled reading lists for children in various age groups for dis tribution at the meeting. It was announced that the P-TA would receive a percentage from each book sale. Sales will be handled through the school office.
 Mrs. Schaefer announced that the October meeting of the P-TA would be themed New Pioneer Night" with all recent Valley settlers who came to the terri tory over the Alaska Highway being invited guests of honor of the P-TA that evening. The presi- dent asked that the names of all these new residents be listed with her in the near future, in order that she might issue per sonal invitations. All highway travellers are asked to bring pic lures taken on their trip for dis play that evening.
 MT. Smelling announced the new plan of administration for gymnasium dances and asked for P-TA cooperation.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
Lost or Strayed
 FOur-H Records

, Four-H Club leaders and the Extension office still have big holes in their files where holes shouldn't be, according to Mrs. Bernice Johnson of the Extension Office.
 The reason is those missing All records, which should all be in place now, but aren't. Mrs. John- son reminded All members that Achievement Day plans will be made on Oct. 2, when the All council meets, and he who has a missing record is due for a dis appointment.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
|P-TA Does Great Deal
 h Tluo-Hour Meeting

In the short space of two hours last Tuesday evening, members of the Palmer Parent-Teacher's Association completed the fol. lowing business:
 Planned a membership drive discussed sponsorship of build ing program on the Boy Scout building, agreed to plan some sort of money-making program to assist the school in purchase of needed equipment, allied it. self with the National Congrega- ton of the Parent-Teacher's As sociation, decided to back Com munity Chest drive in Palmer, and made plans for a P-TA-spon- sored sale of children's books in the community.
 Tuesdays meeting was the first of the new school year. Mrs. Charles Schaefer presided and outlined the program of work for the group for the coming term.
 Appeal 10 Children
 It was decided that the mem bership drive would be conduct ed through the school, and that an effort would be made to or ganize contest that would ap- peal to the children, but would not entail the awarding of cash prizes this year.
 The group discussed at length proposed work on the Boy Scout building, and since it appeared impractical to attempt to con- struct a basement in the build ing at this time, it was decided to turn the P-TA fund for that building to Rev. Victor Alfsen, Scoutmaster, for his use in best fitting the building to Scouting purposes.
 No definite plans were made for the raising of $25O fund with which to purchase needed school equipment. Carl She'll ing, school superintendent, ex- plained that there was $25O in territorial funds available for use to the school if the commun- ity would match that amount.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
Hospital Ins and Outs

Outbound traffic at the Mata. nuska Valley Hospital this week included these patients:
 Mrs. Herbert Smith and in- fannt son, Miss Dorothy Howard, Miss Olive Taylor, Mrs. James Carroll, James Brewer, Sammy Ezi and David Gibson.
 New patients admitted to the hospital since last Saturday num- bered only three. They were Baby David Gibson, hospitalized for only day or two, Mrs. Flu gene Marsh and E. w. Hecker.
 Still hospitalized Wednesday afternoon were Mrs. Glen De- Long and son, Miss Patricia Wor- den of Anchorage, Mrs. s. D. Flackenstein of Wasilla and E. w. Hecker.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
Local Couple Married Sunday

Miss Grace Holland, an en- ploye of the Trading Post in Palmer, became the bride of Drum Zimmerman of this city last Sunday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wenter Har- vey.
 The newlyweds left shortly after the service for a week S honeymoon trip Upon their re- turn to Palmer, they plan to make their home in the Matan- uska Valley Lodge.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
Community Calendar

Friday TROOP 654 of Palmer Boy
 Scouts meets in United Protes-
 tant church. 5:3O pm.
 NOTE: To get club meetings and. other community events list ed in the Community Calendar, call the office of the Valley Frontlersman. Events will be published in the calendar one week prior to time of occurrence. There is no charge for this ser yice).
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27

B average or better the previous year, as the school law specifical- ly states the pupil must be one of considerably more than average ability, as indicated by his grades.
 For graduation, pupil must present Is full credits with two majors and two minors from the curriculum. A unit is one full credit in course pursued one hour, five days each week, for a period of 36 weeks or or?e full school year.
 School policy will be discussed rather thoroughly this year at the r a r II 1 Teachers Association meeting in an effort to clarify the school picture. All parents and legal guardians of children in school should not hesitate to come to the school office for frank discussion of their prob- Iems. We are always glad to in- terpret our action in these cases in the light of our definite linni- tatlonS under the law as it exists.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
GIFTS FOR BRIDE

Friends of Mrs. Marion p. Stockman, the former Margaret LaRose of Palmer, gathered at the brides home last Sunday evening for shower. Mrs. Stockman received many useful and lovely gifts with which to start her housekeeping.
 Miss Molly Klem Of Palmer, close friend of Mrs. Stockman, helped with shower plans.
Valley frontiersman., 1947-09-27
Halls of Time

Time hangs suspended in the halls of the Palmer school today. During the vacation of the past week, electric school clocks were installed in the principal hall ways of the school plant.
Evening star., 1947-06-29
Catholic U. Labor Forum
To Open Wednesday

The Labor Relations Forum of
Catholic University will open at 7:30
pm. Wednesday in Mcmahon Hall
on the campus and will continue
each Wednesday evening lntil Au-
gust 6.
George Meany, secretary-treasurer
of the American Federation OF
Labor, will speak on the opening
night. He will be followed by other
leaders of labor, industry and Gov
Iernment concerned with labor re-
lations. The forum, is under the
direction of the Rev. William j.
Gordon, o. S. A.
Others scheduled to be heard in
clude Gen. Robert Wood Johnson,
chairman of the board of directors
of Johnson. & Johnson, New Bruns-
wick, N. j., July 8; Paul M. Her
zog, chairman of the National
Labor Relations Board, July is; Ed
gar l.. Warren, director of the Con-
ciIiation Service, July %; James B.
Carey, secretary treasurer of CIO,
July 80, and Paul Weber, founder
and president of the Detroit Asso-
citation of Catholic Trade Unionists,
August 6.
Evening star., 1947-06-29

Followers of the Townsend old
age pension plan held a dance last
night at Uline Arena and their rec
ord of participation showed that for
most of them dancing has become a
spectator sport.
Of the 5000 who attended, how
ever, enough danced to keep the
floor crowded.
The foot-long beard of Arlon Bar
ton Cyclone Davis, 66, executive vice
president of the Courier, a weekly
newspaper of Sherman, Tex, at
tracted considerable attention on
the dance floor.
Mamie Stark of Los Angeles, a
club member, entertained with sew
eral songs. Loudest applause was for
one that ran, open the door, Tru-
man, open the door and let us in. .
Members presented Mrs. Francis
Townsend, wife of the clubs found
er, with a bouquet and $3.50 just be-
fore the dancing started.
Numerous prizes we're distributed
including six bottles OF DR.. Town
sends vitamin pills and 200 diaries
Winners got great applause for run
ming to accept their prizes.
Herbert F. Haren of Cleveland
was master of ceremonies.
The grand march-to the tune OF
Anchors Aweigh'-and a square
dance we're greeted the most en-
Enthusiastically by the spectators. Men
sat in shirt sleeves and women
famed themselves vigorously with
programs as they watched the per-
spring dancers.
Four or five ambitious men par
Elephants put on individual dance
shows of their own. One went
through an Indian war dance rou-
Evening star., 1947-06-29
N. |. n. Robinson, Il,
Dies; Once Edited
Congressional Digest

Norborne Thomas Nelson Robin
son, jr. II, former associate editor
of the Congressional Digest maya
zine, died Friday at the home oi
friends in Purcellville, Va.
Born in New Orleans, Mr. Robin
son was a member of one Of the
original land grant families of Vir-
ginia. He attended the University o1
Virginia, and came to Washington
in 1902 as a correspondent for yari-
Gus Southern newspapers.
Between 1922 and 1925 he served
as director of information for the
United States Shipping Board, anc
in 1927 became associated with the
Congressional Digest. He served a.
Evening star., 1947-06-29

an associate editor Of that publica-
tion until his retirement Ia 1945.
Mr.. Robinson. former member Of
the National Press Club, lived In
Washington at 3105 South street
NV. He had made his home IN
Purcellville for the last i've years.
Surviving are his former wife.
Mrs. Alice Gram Robinson. and a
son, Norborne r. N. Robinson III.
both of 3102 N street NV.
Funeral services will be held today
at Mr.. Robinson,s home in Purcell
vile, followed by burial in the Old
Chapel at Millwood, Va. at 5 pm.
Evening star., 1947-06-29

hold a reunion at l::30 pm. today
at Uline Arena at which Senator
Pepper, Democrat. Of Florida. will
give the principal address. DR..
Townsend will say a farewell to
delegates.
Yesterday, in a talk to delegates,
DR.. Townsend recommended that
they consider a third political party
and suggested that organized labor
would go along with the idea.
He said many voters have lost
faith in the sincerity OF both of
the old parties"
An income tax, he said, should
supplant all other taxes.
Evening star., 1947-06-29
Todd Duncan to Sing
Before Action Group

Todd Duncan, noted baritone, will
be the guest artist at a garden party
to be given by the Washington
Chapter of Americans for Demo-
cratic Action at $50 pm. today at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Marquis
Evening star., 1947-06-29
childs. SOL Dorset avenue, Chevy

Childs. sol Dorset avenue, Chevy
Chase, Nd.
Mr.. Duncan, who has been on the
music faculty Of Howard University
since 1891, leaves In August for q
concert tour OF Europe. He win be
accompanied this evening by PROT.
Warner Lawson, dean of the schools
Of music at Howard University. Also
on the program will be niano solos
by Thomas Jefferson Fagg. an honor
piano student at Howard University
In case Of rain the party will be
held at the same time tomorrow
Evening star., 1947-06-29

tine, another through his version
of the vigorous Russian Cossack
dance.
The convention proper ended
with the dance but delegates will
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-04-18
PILGRIM RAPTIsT NEWS

PILGRIM BAPTIST NEWS
On last Sunday Rev Floyd b. Massey,
pastor, spoke from the topic Did He
Really Go Away" He said Jesus told the
disciples he must 20 away but after dying
on the cross, and the ascension he only went
away in body and fellowship but his pres
ence became instilled In their hearts in u
more ElOrifed manner than ever before.
To-day, he added, Christ will not leave Us
II we give way TO Him in our hearts.
The minister consecrated the officers
Of the Mems club. They are Mr.. Timothy
Howard, Pres: Mr.. A. J. Lewis. Vice
President and program chairman Mr.. Luke
Cooks, Sec. Mr.. John Banks, Asst. Secy. {;
Mr.. Charles DanfOrth, Treas. Mr.. Foster
Phillips, chaplain, and Mr.. Charles Banks,
Membership Chairman.
Visitors registered were Jack Page, Sioux
City, Ia, and Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Wood,
st. Paul. Mrs. Mercedes Wallace united
with the church.
the two new beautiful flower pots and
ferns on the pulpit. for which they were
commended by the pastor.
At the 8 p. m. hour. Rev. Massey's sub
ject at the annual Thanksgiving service
of Gopher Lodge IBPOEW was The -Four
Stations of Elkdom." The Senior choir
sang.
Next Sunday. April 20. the pastor will
speak at the IL a. m. service. The
Henrietta James Missionary society will
nave GuAEkt u the . D. service ne
Gospel chorus will sing
ST. JAMES CHURCH NEWS
Rev. William =. Guy, presiding Elder Of
the st. Paul District was the speaker at
St James for the morning service Of the
Third Quarterly Communion Sunday. He
spoke from the text, Hebrews II 10. sub
ject, Looking for a City"
Uniting with the church at the close of
the message were; Neva LRtimer, Mrs.
Mary Buford. Henry Price and Mr.. and
Mrs. M. G. BrOokins. Visitors wOrshippinR
at the morning service were: Mrs. Cora
Parker, sister of Mrs. Lillian BalenRer
Raymond Williams and Elfred Thiglimer Of
5S2 ROndo Ave. Mr.. L. G. Stafford Of
Spokane, Washington, a former member of
st. James, and Mr.. c. CLANCY.
Rev. l.. p. Ashford, pastor Of Wayman
A.M.E. Church. Minneapolis. brought the
Communion message at p. m. with music
by the Gospel choir Of St. James, st. Paul.
Other ministers assisting in the Communion
Service were Rev. s. F. Coleman Of Allen
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-04-18

doubted that the Negro had con-
tribution to make above that of
common labor. Mr.. Ford con-
tributed more to have Negroes
realize their dream Of becoming
integrated into American industry
than any other single man in the
United States. Mr.. Ford placed
his faith and hope in the inherent
worth of the common man"
In 1888 Ford visited Inkster,
small village 20 miles west of De-
troit, and after talk with some
Of the Negro residents living there,
had the village redesigned on his
credit, including in the new con-
struction a large community center.
Most Of the Negro residents of
Inkster are employed at the Ford
River Rouge plant.
Willis Ward, former University
Of Michigan track and football
star, and Jesse Owens, former
Olympic sprint and broad jump
champion, were at one time en-
ployed in the personnel department
of the Ford River Rouge plant.
William Womack is now filling the
post.
In addition, Arthur Price is
among the employees in the higher
salary bracket in the purchasing
department.
Claude Harvard, who has three
inventions in the Ford plant, grad
uated from the Ford Trade school
that was established by Ford in
1916.
In respect of his attitude toward
Negroes, thousands of them viewed
his body as it lay in state at Green
field Village, and more thousands
stood in the rain outside the church
Thursday for the funeral. The last
three persons to gain entrance to
the church were Negroes.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-04-18
Committee Pl0ns
To Discuss MINI.
NEGRO in Guard

Following a series Of conferences
with officials of the National Guard,
committee has been formed TO
discuss Indignation Of Negroes into
the organization.
Arrangements have been made
to hold a conference with General
Walsh, and other state military
leaders Immediately following the
report Of the Presidents Advisory
committee early next month.
The committee at present is com
posed Of DR.. J. W. CTump, Jesse
Mcclure, Andrew Hartshorn, and
Ben Peery Of St. Paul, Charles
Smith and Percy Hughes, Of Min
neapolis.
According TO Ben Peery, the com
mittee will be called in an early
meeting to discuss the military
status Of Negroes generally. New
Hampshire is the first state to
recognize the necessity Of such a
program, and has already com
pleted full Indignation Of Negroes
in unsegregated units.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-04-18
Sioux Falls
So. Dakota
News
By Mrs. Oscar Bridgewater


Mr.. and Mrs. X. L. Haynes, COL
South Willow, were hosts last week
to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Harper,
their daughter Sharon and Mrs.
Harper's mother, Mrs. J. Hickman,
all of st. Paul.
Mr.. Alfred White is still confined
to McKennan hospital.
Rev. Eugene Williams and Rev,
l.. c. Harris motored to the Twin
Cities early this week.
The st. John Baptist Missionary
society met at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. W. Edgar. Friday, April
II. Topics from The Worker"
were reviewed by Mrs. NJ. Ander-
son and Mrs. NJ. Greer. Devotions
were led by Mrs. c. Moore. Re
freshments were served.
ST. John Baptist Church News: Rev. l..
G. Harris, pastor. preached Sunday morning
on the subject Divine Aba ndunment." taxi
ing his text from Hosea an. He stressed
that Gods spirit will not always strive with
man because Of sin. He believes sin will
break the relationship between man and
God.
Sunday evening. Rev. Harris subject was
"A MessRg, from Hell 70 Those on the
Way" His text was from St Luke l6 RI
2s. He pointed out that some things proven
by this text was There is he'll there are
those in hell and hell is a place Of un-
desirable abode
The Smart Set and Goodwill clubs mad.
their monthly report. The Smart Set is
in the lead again. The total raised by the
club was $1,000
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-04-18
Firm Removes
Insulting Brand
From Windows

There was almost a tempest in
the oyster pot last Tuesday, when
the New York Tea Co., SO f. Fifth
st., st. Paul, featured a number Of
Niggerhead brand oyster cans and
an offensive sign in their window
display.
Someone resented il, and called
the st. Paul RECORDER office.
Meanwhile someone else resented
II, and called the St. Paul Council
on Human Relations.
Both representatives of the Coun-
ell and the RECORDER called the
manager, Leo A. Krumpelmsnn,
who finally removed the cans from
the window, stating that he had
no intention Of offending anyone.
Said Mr.. Krumpelmann, 1--WE
pride ourselves in the fact that
people Of all races and creeds can
come TO this store and receive the
same treatment. This has been our
policy for years, and as a reLult,
we have many personal friends in
all races.
However, II l were a colored per
son, | would not resent that name
on the oyster can, it is a dirty
word, and / wouldn't consider my
self as one"
Mr.. Krumpelmann told a reporter
that a Negro restaurant operator
on Jackson street had scoffed at
the complaints saying he saw
nothing wrong with the insulting
brand name.
The national office Of the NAACP
has conducted a vigorous campaign
against the brand. The firm which
cans the product is in Biloxi, Miss.
Editors Note: II Mr.. Krump-
elmann really feels that the cpl
thet in question is a dirty word
he should in self interest keep
dirty things out Of his display win
dows.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-04-18
Picketing of Prom
Ballroom Continues
As Nightly Affqir

Picketing continues at the Prom
ballroom, and although it has been
stepped up to a nightly affair, there
have been but few incidents that
could be considered worthy of men
ton.
One evening last week a group Of
youths who had apparently been
drinking invaded the picket lines
shouting down with discrimina-
ton" Persons in charge Of the
pickets appealed to the police to
protect their picket line, and order
apparently complied with.
Leaders of the movement say
they are in the fight for a show
down, and are we'll pleased with the
results Of their efforts.