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HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANIES.


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Rssff aSzn ga ssari hE TO
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asai 9easT asHn Ca re- TO-
ASBESTOS OR INSULATED BRICK siding
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VA; 6l5A; S,s pm, wILKfN-MAY CON
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concrete driveways, walkways, Easements,
M nHTshes aPd SON
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ALTERATION REMoDELING, carpentry.
briekwork painting mt roofing; new and repair
R saGK @of g. 6 Sna or large Jobs ynte
BUNGALOWS. cottages, tourist cabins, ga
for as low as. $1,000; financial arrange
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GE u.s. picket fences
repairs RS semodng sSsb
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k snd SsneTsl repairs Ho. 3054 al
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MOTOR TRAVEL.

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Monday Tuesday
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emma. ave. SCI. 5-yr.
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day. A. r. SEELYE,
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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
Duluth News
By Zillah Waters


Mr.. William Clancy of St. Paul
was the house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Adams, lis East Fifth
ST., for a few days. Mr.. CLANCY
arrived Wednesday, Jan. 8, and left
Friday, Jan. 10.
Mrs. Nathaniel Evans of st. Paul
arrived Tuesday, Jan. 7, to visit
her mother, Mrs. Leona Kelley, 1926
East 10th St. She returned home
Thursday.
The Social Nine Club met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Adams,
lis East Fifth St., Saturday, Jan,
IL. After the business meeting,
cards were played. The next
regular meeting is Jan. rs, with
Mrs. Sidonia Black.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward Nichols
accompanied Mr.. E. Hickman to St,
Paul, Saturday, Jan. 10. Mr.. Rick
man went to bring back his grand
daughter, Miss Patsy Hickman, who
has just returned from a three
weeks visit to the West Coast
Miss Hickman is not returning to
University of Minnesota for the
time being, as she will be needed
to care for her grandmother, Mrs
E. Hickman, when she is released
from the hospital where she has
been confined since Dec. 26.
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Samuel J. Ransom
Resigns Guard

Maj. Samuel J. Ransom, 1047
Rose Ave, resigned last Monday,
Jan. 9, from the Minnesota Nation
al Guard after almost four years
service.
Maj. Ransom has been active in
civic and fraternal work for many
years. He is a member Of the Gov
ernor's Inter Racial committee.
Gov. Youngdahls office publicly
announced this resignation Satur.
day, but Maj. Ransom rendered his
resignation to Gov. Thye last Mon.
day.
Ransom was named to the Gov
ernor's military staff several years
ago by Gov. Harold Stassen, al
the height of a controversy over
the failure Of the state to admit
Negro citizens to the Home De,
Tense Force. No Negroes were ever
permitted to enlist in the Home
Defense Force.
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home in Quincy, ILL.,, during the
holidays, attended a lecture given
by Mr.. Cleo Blackburn, indianapolis,
Ind, director of Flanner House,
Negro community center. Miss
Fingerlin attended the fireside class
of the Bahai group of Quincy and
Melrose township, which meets
every Thursday evening. She was
the guest of Mrs. Esther Merlsel
Of Quincy, at an international din
ner" at her home, in honor Of
friends visiting during the holi-
days. Representation included Ne
gro, Japanese, Greeks and white.
Among the guests was Waomi Wat
son, lovely, gifted Negro singer,
who was born in Quincy. Miss Wat
son in 1914 gave a concert in
Orchestra Hall, Chicago, and later
a concert in New York. Miss Wat
son sang several vocal selections
at the dinner. Thanks are extended
to Miss Fingerlin for sharing her
wonderful experiences with US.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
National NAACP to Fight
Bill Backing Boxing JimcrO

WASHINGTON, D. c. (NNPA)
Leslie Perry, legislative repre-
sentative of the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement of Col
ored People, declared last Thurs
day that his organization will Wig
orously oppose the bill introduced
by Representative Fred Bradley,
Republican, of Michigan, to ban
mixed boxing matches in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
By introducing such bill, Perry
charged, Bradley "is trying to turn
back the clock in race relations and
is rendering a disservice to the
people of Washington and of the
nation"
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to the NAACP legal department
by the Pittsburgh Branch of the
National Urban League for assist
ance in obtaining the release of
Pvt. Conrad, who has at all times
alleged his innocence of this crime.
high school, Monday, Jan. 6.
There is room for more first class
scouts to serve as ushers at the
University of Minnesota basket
ball games. Further information
can be obtained by contracting scout
headquarters, 700 st. Paul Bldg.
A council-wide Senior scout
training course is scheduled to open
at the Volunteers of America
building on Thursday, Jan. 20, at
1880 p. M, and will operate for six
consecutive Thursdays.
Next week, this column will carry
full details of scout activities to
take place during Boy Scout an
niversary week, Feb. 7-13. All
Scouts and Scouters, take notice
and don't miss it.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
Credjafawn
Credit Union
Annual Meet

The tenth annual meeting of the
Credjafawn Credit Union will be
held at the Elks club, 588 Rondo
on Tuesday, Jan. 81. The members
will have dinner at Z p. M, after
which a program of pep songs
games, prizes and talks will ac,
company the regular business OF
annual reports and election of of,
ficers.
Arrangements are being made by
a committee consisting of Mrs
Eula Kitty Taylor, chairman; Mes
DANES Nilee Nyan Lewis, Bella
Shelton, Cora Belle Banks and Els.
tella Luckie.
The Credjafawn Credit Unior
was chartered June 9, 1887, by the
state banking department. Its
membership is drawn from the
Credjafawn Social club. Its assets
at the present are SIP, 789.O4.
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Varied Program
Marks Recital
By J. Murray

James T. Murray, baritone, was
presented in recital at Pilgrim Bap-
fist church, Friday evening, Jan.
10. An enthusiastic audience heard
Mr.. Murray, assisted by John W.
Whitaker, present the following
program:
The Lords Prayer, by Malotte;
o Cessate di Piagarmi, by Scar
latti; Ave Maria. by Schubert; Ser
enade 30 Columbina," by Leonca-
vallo; By the Sea, by Schubert; To-
morrow, by Strauss; Myself When
Young, by Lehmanor; I'm Failing
in Love with Someone, by Hubert
Pale Moon, by Logan; Through the
Years, by Youmans; This Little
Light Of Mine, arranged by ]. W.
Work; Every Time Feel the Spirit,
by Burleigh, and Deep River, by
Burleigh. Two encores highlighted
the program, "Ole Man River" and
Water Boy"
Mr.. Murray, a veteran Of World
War II, was sponsored by the Sem
ior choir Of which he is a longtime
member and leading baritone solo
list. The committee in charge of the
recital was Etfie Larkins, chairman
Corabell Banks, Helen Smith, Jua-
nita Murphy, John Johnson, Eliza
beth Hall, and Ida B. Smith. Ushers
were Juanita Murphy, Corabelle
Banks, Elizabeth Hall, Helen Smith,
Ermine Allen, Cleo Phelps, and
olivet Moody.
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20 an aIl-important business meeting viii
convene at 8 80 .. m. Business Of the eve
ming will include: Election Of three trustees
for three-year terms; those "nOse teLlnS
Jennie Young. One person will also De
elected for a one-yeAF term to hll the IN
expired term Of the late Herman Roy Cot
ton. Delegates will be elected 70 the an
nual and district conference, also 20 the
electoral college. A report on the building
nlHns and further action will be given.
The launching Of the educational pro
gram for Payne and Wherefore has been
set up to the first Sunday In February, At
this time funds will be raised Tor both OF
these schools.
and officers of St. JAmes.-Bertha L. King.
CampboT Memorial Methodist Church
Notes Our pastor, Rev. Clarence 7. X.
Nelson began q series OF sermons on
Christian Stewardship at the IL a m.
service last Sunday. He emphasized three
facts about stewardship: God Is not only
the creator, but owner Of all thinGs we
possess-our lives, talents, possessions and
time we are stewards or trustees OF these
possessions: we must give an account OF
our stewardship. Pastor Nelson appointed
28 persons as stewardship leaders for the
year of stewardship. They are the Mes
danes Lottie Milton, Katie Robinson. Jen-
ME v. Smith, Sarah Johnson, Jeruthu
Mccarthy, Emogene Hubbard. OEedia
Warren, Roberta Davis leslie Sonion.
Kelso Whitmore, Louise Elliott, Deueie
Neal. Eva Taylor. Eliza Parker, Clara
Jones Misses Naomi Zachary. Dolores
Walker Ruth Davis and Messn. HRrri-
son Jones, Herbert Ferguson, Casiville
Billiard, Joseph Camp and Warren Hayes.
Stewardship Fellowship meetings will be
held at the parsonage on Thursday nights.
A new usher board Is being organized.
Mrs Christahel Bantam, Mrs. Carrie Spill
man and Mrs. Odessa Deloney served as
ushers very acceptably last Sunday. DR..
II. NJ. Carroll, our district superintendent
from Chicago, will preach at the II q. m.
service on Sunday and also at $3.50. The
Woman's Society Of Christian Service will
have charge OF the twilight service AT
80 p. m. The proposed charter amend
ment will be discussed at the next meet
ing Of the Camphor Golden Hour forum,
which will be held on Sunday. Jan. 26,
at 6 80 p. m. DR.. Edgar J. Love Of New
York City is scheduled to speak In on
church on Feb. O. DR.. Love is executive
secretary Of the Department Of Negroes
Of the Board Of Missions and Church
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
SANITY CITY
BOY SCOUT
NEWS NOTES

The most noteworthy scouting
event for the month of January,
will be the annual meeting and
banquet to be held at the Prom
ballroom on Monday evening, Jan.
20, at which time the Hon. Luther
Youngdahl. Governor Of Minnesota,
will present the Eagle awards,
highest scout achievement award
for boys, to eligible scouts. Heads
Of institutions sponsoring scout
units are asked to designate a vot-
ing representative to attend the
business session Of the council,
which will also be held at the same
place and day, $50 p. m. The Silver
Beaver awards for outstanding
service 70 boys, Of which George
Manning Of 943 St. Anthony Ave,
was a recipient in l94S, will also
be presented to four deserving
scouters.
The "Crafteria," a new idea in
craft displays and teaching, held
at the Volunteers Of America
building. last Saturday from 8 to
9 p. M, was a great success, and
1t is hoped that 1t will be an annual
event.
One troop, which now has its
roots solidly in the ground and is
doing a bang-up job is Troop rs,
sponsored by the st. Peter Claver
church, which was reorganized last
September under new leadership.
The unit consists Of the following
men: Bob Anderson, scoutmaster;
Bill Arnold, assistant seoutmaster ;
A. P. Rhodes, P. E. Freeman, H.
W. Schuck, DR.. C. H. Williams,
T. J. Hibbs, Jr., J. NJ. Whitaker,
troop committeeman, and FIR.
Jerome Luger, troop chaplain.
Among the activities participated
in by the members, were overnight
hikes, the scout Rosary hour at
the Cathedral last October and sew
eral visits to other troops. Meet
ings are held on Tuesday evenings
in the basement Of the church.
The Catholic scouters of St. Paul
met at 8 p. m, last Wednesday in
the Knights Of Columbus clubroom,
Ill E. Sixth St. Attending this
meeting was John M. Whitaker
and Thomas J. Hibhs, Jr, com
mitteemen Of troop rs.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17

General COurt-Martial at Gutter
sloh. Germany, on July II, 1916, for
allegedly having committed the
crime Of rape upon a German
woman. He had been found guilty
as charged and sentenced to an
unknown period of confinement at
hard labor.
1t was alleged in the letter that
a phrase had obviously been added
following the original transcript
ton Of the record Of trial. It was
stated that were it not for the in
clusion Of this added phrase, the
conviction could not have been sus-
tanned. 1t was charged that this
doctOring Of the record was unlaw-
full, and was done with the intent
to uphold conviction which other
wise would have had to be reversed.
The Secretary Of War was urged
to do all within his power to have
the conviction reversed and to in
vestigate the whole case in order
to ascertain the individual guilty
Of this wrongful act.
The record had been forwarded
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
Urban League
Meeting Hears
Mayor Humphrey

URBAN LEAGUE DRIVES FOR
MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION
At meeting Of the Minneapolis
Urban League membership on Jan.
IL at Phyllis Wheatley house the
initial move was made by the
Leagues Auxiliary to stimulate
membership participation in n pro-
gram Of action for community inn
provement.
Mrs. Fern Helm, president Of the
auxiliary, pointed out that one Of
the Leagues major needs was
membership participation in health
and welfare matters or related
community problems. Members
agreeing TO serve in this respect
win be called upon to represent
the League in neighborhood cOun-
ellis and on various committees
which will include committees for
the self-survey in process Of being
developed.
Other opportunities for service
are provided in the Leagues speak
ers bureau or in the activities Of
specific auxiliary committees such
as the annual Scholarship commit
tee.
The principal speaker at this
meeting was Hubert H. Humphrey,
Jr., mayor of Minneapolis. Mr..
Humphrey advised the League
membership that 1t was his con-
vietion that the present Governor
Of the state of Minnesota had COM
mitted himself to supporting a
housing program.
This program will not be ac-
cepted by the legislature without a
great deal Of community support,
the mayor indicated. The mayors
conception Of an appropriate hous-
ing program was one which would
provide maximum development Of
the community's human resources.
Private enterprise should be
called upon to provide the greater
portion Of housing units, but plans
should be made for families in in
come brackets for whom only the
government can provide healthful
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wholesome living surroundings.

wholesome living surroundings.
Mr.. Humphrey was introduced by
Cecil e. Newman, president Of the
Minneapolis Urban League.
A 16-page illustrated brochure
interpreting the Leagues services
was presented TO the membership.
Other participants in the program
were Rev. Chas. T. Parker, pastor
Of Border Methodist church, who
spoke on Emancipation"
Rabbi Albert C. Minda spoke in
reference to the Urban League
membership. Mrs. Helen Smith,
Mrs. Lorraine 4. ChiVers and Miss
Constance Chivers provided musical
selections. Samuel Scheiner, execu-
tive secretary Of the Minnesota
Jewish council, called upon the
Leagues membership to give sup
port to FEPC legislation. Among
those who made comments from the
floor were Judge Edward F. Waite
and Howard r. Hush.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-01-17
Mitchell Refutes Balls
Claim Closed Shop Ban
Will Help MinOrities

WASHINGTON, d. c. Jan. Q,
l947: Efforts by Senator Joseph
H. Ball to give the impression that
passage of ani-closed shop legis-
lation would be beneficial to minori-
ties were challenged today by the
Labor Department Of the National
Association for the Advancement
Of Colored People.
"The Washington Post this
In a letter TO Senator Ball, Clar-
enee Mitchell, the Associations
Labor Secretary, stated that:
morning quotes you as eontending
that the backing (senAtor) Morse
gave FEPC legislation would make
Il hard for him 10 refute arguments
by Southern Democrats that the
closed shop is discriminatory |
earnestly hope that this quotation
does not reflect your views with
respect TO the enactment Of FEPC
legislation. 1t would be a terrible
blow to minorities II in your efforts
TO attack the closed shop you at
tempt to give the impression that
this will be a benefit to minority
group workers seeking employ
ment.
'TWhen | was a member Of the
staff Of the FEPC, It was my duty
TO serutinize and investigate the
major cases before our agency in
volving discriminatory practices
which prevented employment Of
eolored persons in companies with
closed shop contracts. At no time
did any one on the staff or on the
Committee indicate that the elimi-
nation Of the closed shop provision
would ensure employment Of mi
nority groups. On the contrary,
at all times IL was our desire TO
have colored workers share in the
benefits Of the closed shop agree
ments by having them admitted to
employment and full union men,