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The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
London Likes
'1hnna lueasta"

LONDON, Nov. s. CAMP =
"Anna Lucasta" played by some
of the original cast which pre-
scented the play on Broadway,
scored a hit when it opened at
His Majesty's theater here last
Wednesday night. The play, writ
ten by Philip Yordan about a Po-
lish family but adapted for a Ne
gro cast, is such good theater that
it captured the fancy of the Eng
lish audience and critics. Among
the players are Hilda Simms,
Frederick O'Neal, Early Hymann
and Claire Leyba.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
Fans Spur Sugar
Robinson 10 k0 Wilson

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5. IAN
PA crowd of 1900 that ex-
pected to see Jackie Wilson, local
contender, put up such a good
fight that he might become No. l
contender for Sugar Ray Robin
sons welterweight title, Or even
whip the champion was disap-
pointed at the Olympic auditorium
last week. Apparently half the on
lockers were colored, but they
voiced their displeasure at the list
less bout for the whole six and a
half rounds it lasted. Robinson
won by a technical knockout in
1 :35 of the 7th of a scheduled 10
rounder when Referee Abe Roth
stopped the unequal contest.
Fro m the first going it was
plain that Wilson hadn't a chance
with the champion, and resorted
to clinching at every opportunity.
Robinson seemed either deter
mined to "carry' his opponent, or
to be fearful of repeating the
tragedy Of last June rs when
Jimmy Doyle died after a beat
ing at Cleveland.
Wilson landed only n good
blow, a left to the head in the
fourth. Finally at the. beginning
of the 7th he cut loose, tearing
into Jackie, and dropped him with
a barrage of blows to the head
and body.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
Mrs. Bethune says Talk
Of Her Running for
Congress is Bosh

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. GAN
|P)-'This talk of my running for
congress from New York is pure
bosh" said Mrs. Mary McLoud
Bethune here Wednesday.
II have no political ambitions
of any kind and have never even
considered seeking any office of
any kind" Mrs. Bethune said.
Idle curiosity prompted the
story that she would seek to re-
place Congressman Adam Powell,
Mrs. Bethune thought. When she
was in New York City recently
she registered to vote. People who
saw her in the polling booth evil
IDENTIFY jumped to conclusions which
were inaccurate, she explained.
81 have maintained an office in
New York for the past 25 years."
the distinguished educator and
women's leader declared. 81 have
been registering whenever l could
find time to 60 there so that l
could feel l was exercising the
right o fevery citizen to express
himself or herself at the polls.
Whether l registered as a Demo-
crat or Republican is of no con-
Germ to the public. l regard that
as a personal matter.
81 am busy preparing for the
annual meeting and the twoy ear
program of the National Council
of Women which holds it's annual
meeting here November 9to H."
Mrs. Bethune said. my only am
bition in life new is to stand by
as counsellor for our young peo-
pie who are coming on and who
must bear the burden of the prob
lens affecting our race"
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
Student Awarded
Bronze Medal

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. GAN
P)-William H. Rumsey, "a, How
ard university sophomore, was
awarded the Bronze Star medal
in a special service here Wednes-
day. The award, which was pre-
scented by Col. T. w. SWEET, COM
mander of the ROTC unit at How
ard, was given for "meriotrious
service" as a platoon sergeant of
a group of engineers for work in
preparing Is bridges over the
Meuse river for demolition near
Verdun, France, in December,
1914.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
By Alice Dunnigan

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. GAN
P)-After a week of hearing Hol-
lywood writer's, producers and &C
tors testify, the house un-Ameri-
can activities committee finally
showed where it stands on the
question of the fair portrayal of
Negroes in motion pictures. This
attitude came out when Congress-
man Richard B. Vail, Republican
from the second district of Chi
cago, was interrogating Eric john
ston, president of the motion pic
ture association of America, on
the attitude of local boards Of
censorship.
In reply to Mr.. Wallis question
as to whether it was true that.
many of his films had been cen
sored, Mr.. Johnston admitted that
occasionally they were rejected by
local boards for silly reasons, such
as the one which the Memphis
board recently refused to show
because it had a Negro boy in it
playing with other children on the
basis of equality.
Rep. Wallis only retort to Mr..
Johnston's statement was to ask
in a wise cracking tone, "was the
Negro boy in a wood pile?" No
other committee member present
sought to inquire into the arbitrary
and un-American act of the city
of Memphis.
The INSCRIPTIONS definition of
communism given by Adolph Men
joy, we'll known film actor, last
week, went unchallenged by the
committee. When the committee
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05

Party Winners
Announced

Prize winners are being an
nounced in the annual entertain
ment party given by the Traid-
blazers Angling and Gun club at
the Odd Fellows hall, Friday, Oc-
tober 81.
The Trailblazers Angling and
Gun club is one of the largest
sportmen's club in southwestern
Ohio, taking part in many outdoor
activities throughout the year.
Winners at Friday nights party
we're as follows: First, Josephine
Brock, a team pressure cooker;
second, Mrs. B. Wright, electric
toaster; third, Hebert Hall, a set
of fine dishes; fourth, Claudia
Graves, an all wool blanket and
fifth, Charles Dix, a set of sheets
and pillow cases.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
CRIMES MOUNTING ON
DAYTON'S WEST SIDE

This newspaper would be the
last to place the blame for crimes
on something within the individ-
ual's mind, soul, heart or some
other mysterious place within the
individual. Crime does not origi-
nate within the individual, but in
the circumstances in which the in
dividual lives. Unemployment, dis
elimination, slums are the blood
ancestors of crime.
However, a crime does require
an individual to cimmit it. There
fore, as we'll as banding u eff
forts to change external conditions
we might we'll take stock and at
tempt to make necessary altera-
tons in our own group character
toward the end of reducing crime.
Violent crimes on Dayton's West
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
Hearings Show Where I'm American
Committee Stands on Negro Rights

asked Mr.. MenJoy to give an eX-
ample of behavior which might be
considered communistic he replied,
Attending meetings which Paul
Robson appeared, applauding him
and listening to him singing his
communistic songs in America"
Observers at the hearings uni
formly concluded that the un-
American activities committee,
which is probing Hollywood for
so-called subversive activities, eth
er approve or regard as "Ameri-
can" the long standing practice of
the film world to depict Negroes
as clowns and buttons, or regards
as proper the refusal by the city
of Memphis to show pictures where
Negroes are treated as normal,
integrated members of American
society.
Of the 10 self-styled "unfriend-
ly witnesses" who have been ac-
cused Of Communism and sub
poenaed to testify before this com
mittee, the majority were cited for
contempt of congress when they
allegedly refused to answer ques-
tons which they believed to be a
violation of the Constitution of
the United States.
Adrian Scott, who produced
"Crossfire," termed this hearing
a "icold war" waged by the COM
mittee on un-American activities
against the Jewish and Negro peo-
pie. The 10 witnesses brought be-
fore this committee and charged
with contempt are men who have
written, produced or directed films
presenting the Jew, the Negro,
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
Hold Up Vet Housing
Project: Fear NEGROES

NEW YORK, Nov. s.. CAMP
Approval o ia housing site for vet
erans' homes in Jackson Heights
is being held in allegiance as prop
erty owners and residents of
swankier houses in the are object
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05

and other minorities in u%nstereo-
typed terms. These men have made
it an uncompromising rule in mo-
ton pictures to treat all minori-
ties with dignity. They have made
CONTINUED on page Al
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05
to the proposal.

to the proposal.
Real reason behind the protests
is the fear that colored tenants
will be admitted in the low cost
housing projects.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1947-11-05

Side unusually high. Every Mon
day during warm weather the
roundup o fthe weekend shootings
and knifings make lurid newspa-
per stories. The past weekend,
for example, witnessed the shoot
ing in the head of a man, a bru-
tai wife beating with a stove pok-
err and several serious knifings.
In almost every instance the Incl
dents leading to the killings and
alterations were ridiculously tri-
val.
Now these violent incidents deal
a mighty blow to the efforts of
those who r struggling to attain
first-class citizenship for Negroes.
Not that most Of Dayton's Ne
groes are involved. They aren't.
icOntinuad on oape ~
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Retail Stores Open Saturday

The Governors proclamation Of July 5th as a Territorial holi- day will not affect local retail stores, most of which have signi- fed their intention to remain open Saturday.
 At a Chamber of Commerce luncheon discussion most merch- ants voiced the opinion the g. day closing on a weekend would work 8 hardship on customers The local action is the same as Seattle's, where retail stores are opening despite similar Drocla- nation issued by the governor of Washington state.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
4th Festivities Offer Varied Thrills; Drawing For Ford, Prizes At 5:3O PM

Liquor store.
 One dollar buys a chance on the new l947 De Luxe Ford se- dan and the six other worth while prizes.
 The free dance starts at the center at 9, with a recess at HAS for the fireworks display. The fireworks will be shot off from a scow anchored in the main harbor and will pr sent an effective spectacle (photograpb- CTS note) reflected ID the wate s of the bay. A number of jumbo bombs will be exploded to herald the start of the fireworks show, Stan Nelson, in charge of the display, announced.
 Dancing will continue after the fireworks until 2 am.
 In Keeping with the occas on business houses and individuals are asked to display flags and other 4th decorations today.
 A midway, offering refresh ments and games of chance has been constructed next to the ls- land fountain, with stands being operated by the American Legion and the V. F. w.
 That's the lineup for today, with something doing all day and the program diversified sc everyone will be guaranteed a good tune ID Kodiak
 And you'd better buy another raffie ticket-it might le the lucky onei
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
MOB. To Be Placed On Coretoker Bosis

Pearl Harbor (By Associated Press)-Admiral Louis Denfele announced today that the Navy is closing the wartime Attu base and is reducing the Kodiak base to a "caretaker status," leaving Adak the major base in northern waters.
 He said the drastic retrench- ment program was ordered to keep the Pacific and Atlantic fleets operating efficiently under the new economy program. He said that although the Navy is pairing Alaskan installations the Army has strong defenses in AL aska and the Aleutians.
 Kodiak-Captain R. R. Sut- Tiff, commandant of the Naval Operating Base and the Naval Air Station, the joint commands under which the local base Is op- erated, said yesterday that the announced change in status si- fects the Naval Operating Base, with the Naval Air Station stat us remaining the same so far as IS known.
 A caretaker status, he said, would be assumed to mean n partial reduction of staff, but that any reduction still depends on appropriations, which have not been passed Yet.
 It is not known here what ef- feet reductions will have on civ" iliaD personnel, and no indies ton has been made of any change in the local l7tb Naval District headquarters
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Sand Point To Have Plant

Seattle-Organization of the Aleutian Cold Storage company which will build a plant at Sand Point in the Shumagin islands, in the rich halibut fishing grounds of western Alaska, IS announced by William Semar, general manager of the North land Transportation company The new company has been cap. italised at $500, o,000.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05

The martial music of a Navy band will lead the parade at 10 am this morning that starts off Kodiak's 4th of July program, Ray Martin, general chairman. announced today.
 The parade will start at Kraft's store and go up to the main street to the school grounds wh re judging for the best de- corated car, best marching unit and tbe best decorated bicycle will be held.
 Following that the purpose Of the celebration of one of Amer ica's most hsllowed occasions will be signi6ed by a flag raising ceremony and an address by Att torney Ta'mage L. Smith, speak CT of the day.
 Next the kiddies will begin to come into their own with the children's parade, with prizes for their costumes and best decorat- ed baby buggy Next the chil- dren's races will be held as usual in front of the Marshal's office with lots of fun and events for children of all ages.
 The thrilling junior marathon race, for boys under l6 will start at the Mission at noon, ending at the Bank of Kodiak. The big and grueling marathon from the base to Wedlinger's drug store will start promply at l Last year the winner, Kay Wade, (out of town nowl made the course in
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Suit Settled

The civil suit brought by Fred Miller for Al and Grace Miller, against Clarence, Gertrude and Bernard Rinehart, seeking mon eys claimed due for rent and other services, was sett'ed out of court this week, the U s. Com missioner's office reports. A mo- ton for dismissal is expected to be filed
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Vessels Will
 Have Open House

The Navy announced today that 2 naval vessels will join the Coast Guard Cedar at the city dock to assist in Kodiak's 4th of July festivities.
 One is the Buckthorn, a net tender, commanded by It Frank Peter Wilson, of National city Cslif.: the second Is a fleet tug, the Tekesta, commanded by It. Harry K. Selfridge, of Long Beach, Calf.
 All vessels will hold open house and visitors are welcome during these hours; 8;l5 to II:30 am ;and l to 4 pm.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Death Reported

The death of Mrs. Cecil Lynch on June l4th was reported in a letter received this week by friends from Mrs. Helen Soren- son, formerly of Kodiak, now living in Seattle. Mrs Sorenson gave no details, except to say Mrs. Lynch passed away sud- denly.
 Mrs, Cecil Lynch lived in Ko- diak and went outside after the death of her husband, Walter, who passed away in Seattle just after going outside Tor medical treatment
 Mrs Sorenson said Mrs Lynch had remarrled at about the same time her daughter Colleen Besv, also formerly of Kodiak, had re- married.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05

1 hour and 8 minutes.
 At ? children's events will re sume, with all the contests that prove to be so much iun for spectators. GA new surprise for kiddies, free ice cream, will be given in front of the bank at 1:30.)
 The tug of war, one of the ex. citing events of every year, will be held at 4 o'clock, wish the undefeated Kodiak Fishermen's team as the defending champ lons from previous years
 Water sports are tentatively set for 6:30, and although yes terdsy's weather gave all indica- tons of a good day for the 4th, a strong wind may prevent the speed boat race, or it may be held later.
 Horseshoe pitching at the Center, comedy tumbling by Clarence Dizney, and a beer drinking contest (root beer will be only few of the many other attractions.
 To allow room for the crowd to gather the big raffle drawing will be held again this year in the middle of the schoolground. A special mesh drum for mixing the tickets has been constructed and all stubs must be turned iD before S:30, the tune of the drawing. Tickets will be sold to- day, with special ticket booth in operation next to the Club
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Larry Wood Srd.

Baseball target throw: Sammy Nelson 1st; Laurence Anderson second; Melvin Wheeler 3rd.
 Mrs. Georgia Norman won the hand.crocheted bedspread which was rallied off at the conclusion of the program.
 The anniversary celebration was planned and staged by the Center's program committee un- der the chairmanship of Marcus Meyer.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
Official
 Program

The complete program of the 4th of July events, giving hours of all the special activities, will be found on page 5 of this issue.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05

Mrs. Jeanette Bailey left by PIMA this week for Anchorage to represent the local American Le- zion Auxiliary at the department convention being held in that city.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05

first of the week, and yesterday to take pictures.
 He said he was gathering matt erial for Life and National Geo. graphic.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05
300 Persons
 Attend DOingS

 icipated in activities during the Kodiak Community Center's First Anniversary Celebration kst Sunday with the program ranging from bicycle races to 6 big dance in the evening. Mem- bsrs of the Kodiak Rotary Club and Business and Professional Women's Club acted-along with tbe Center Board of Directors = officials and attendants for sbs program.
 Laurence Anderson won the title of champion all-round boy by piling up 52 points in various events throughout the afternoon while Phyllis Sullivan won the sll-rOund girls championship with 37 points. Second place in the standing went to Dale Moore of the boys and Martha Olsen of the girls. The above quartet was given a seaplane ride by Bob Hall as reward for their achieve nsents.
 Dale Moore captured first place in the bicycle race U the Mission and return. Laurence Anderson was second, George Beukers third and Dick Simeon off fourth. Phyllis Sullivan won the giIls race with Martha Olsen second and Sandra Perkins third.
 The Center was completely re- decorated for the anniversary and Kodiak residents who have not yet had an opportunity to inspect 1t are invited to drop in foT a visit.
 Square dancing was enjoyed ID the early evening and the ball. room dancing pro0ram-with music by Four Hts and a Miss, attracted o of the largest dance crowds iR the year-long history of the Center
 Results of other competitive events were as follows:
 Jacks: Phyllis Sullivan, first; Cherie Morrison 2nd; MafilyD, Chamberlin, 3rd; Martha Olson, 1tb
 Ropeskipping; Laurence And erson first with 6sS consecutive jumps. Gene Sundberg. 4lo; Sam Ira Perkins, third, 329; Martha Olsen fourth, 2S7.
 Commando obstacle race for l,oys and girls under l2; Becky Smith first Alfred Torgramson, And; Carolyn Gallagher 3rd; Ho- pert Dawson 4th.
 Commando obstacle race(open) Dale Moore first; Launence And arson 2nd; Hobert Dawson 3rd; Dick Simeonoff 4th.
 Marbles: Melvin Wheeler first lane Smeth 2nd; Brad Poland 3rd.
 Nal treasure hunt; Jimmy Beals lsJ; Tilla Simeonoff 2nd:
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05

Kenneth . Briggs was guest preacher at the Community Baptist church Sunday.
Kodiak mirror., 1947-07-05

Don Horter arrived in Kodiak this week and was taking good advantage of the weather the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09
TIE TheOCraf

Burgess, Joe McCreight, Oil
yer Wright, Robert (Beaver)
Schmalfuss, Dick Eagle, Char
les Sieloff and Everett Craig.
Miss Carol Sheets was crown
ed Queen of the Gym Circus
by last years queen, Miss
Alice Jones, who placed the
crown upon the head of the
newly chosen queen.
The twenty-three numbers
on the evenings program were
we'll presented and showed the
long and tedious effort devot-
ed in perfecting each and
every act. They were cleverly
announced and commented on
by Jack DePew, master of GER
emonies.
He also read a cable receiv-
ed from Corwin Gustafson,
stationed in Tokyo, Japan, ex-
pressing we'll wishes for the
Circus as follows: "God luck to
all participants in the Gym
Circus" Corwin was last years
Master of Clowns.
The High School Band un-
der the direction of James San
ford helped much in making
the evening one, long to be re-
membered.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09
PENSION CLUB NEWS ITEM

The Civic Rally sponsored
by the local American Pension
Committee Club No. l Friday
evening, March %, was all
that anyone could wish. A
splendid spirit of harmony and
cooperation prevailed.
The preliminary program
arranged by Miss Gloria
Ruesch consisting of recita-
tons and music including May
or Hire with his violin, was of
the highest order. The mayor,
city council members, the su-
pervisor and other local men
including Mr.. Kelsey, Mr.. Kel-
Ter, members of the state legis-
lature and DR.. Seelman of
the National organization
spoke briefly but convincing
ly, on the subject of National
pensions. We thank all taking
part.
No mistake could be made
as to the attitude of all pres
ent on the need of Federal
"Old Age Pension System"
Two hundred persons were
present. Cake and coffee were
served free, donated by Mar
tin Ruesch. Forty-five new
members were added to the
club.
Our next meeting was Mon
day evening, April Z in the
Prayer Room, Zion Home.
By Arthur Bales
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09
SEVENTH ANNUAL. Z.R
CIRCUS

The last week of March the
boys and girls of Zion-Benton
I. High School presented the
Seventh Annual Z-B GYM Cir
Gus in the High School Gvm
before four packed houses,
with matinees on March 24
and 26 and evening perform
ances on Friday and Saturday
evenings.
The interesting program be-
gan right at the stroke of 800
o'clock with the entrance of
the Royal Court" consisting
OF seven Senior ladies and the
Queen, each escorted by a
classmate of their choosing.
They were Pat Baughman,
Mildred Dowal, Margie Neave,
Ethel Peters, Genevra Rocks,
Avalyn Ruesch, Ginny Talk
ington and the queen, Carol
Sheets. These ladies were es-
corted by Harold Stocker, Jay
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09
HOLD CONSERVATORY
RECITAL.

The Zion Conservatory of
Music held it's two March re-
citals Thursday afternoon
and evening in the Conserva-
tory hall at four o'clock and
at eight March 9th.
Both programs were very
good and varied, and the ap-
preciative audience filled the
hall each time. The Junior Or
chestra, conducted by Mrs.
Lester E. Rowe, played on the
evening program and were
greatly appreciated with the
other items presented during
the evening.
The next recitals will be
the latter part of April. Watch
for the date in The Theocrat.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09
ADULT CLASS SOCIAL

The Adult Glass of Zion BIZ
BILE School will hold Social
in the Recreation Room of the
College Building on Friday
evening April 18th at 500
p. m.
All members of the class,
also all officers of the church
and their wives are cordially
invited to attend. Glass Off
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09
LITERARY MEETING

The next Literary Meeting
of the Zion City Woman's Club
will be on April 18th, at the
home of Mrs. Homer Ingram.
Mrs. H. w. Cleveland will be
the reviewer.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09
STUDENT AT ROOSEVELT
COIJECE

Wendell R. Julian, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Julian of
23O1 Galilee Avenue is enroll
ed as a student at Roosevelt
College, Chicago, in the Spring
semester.
There are over $500 stu
dents attending Roosevelt Col
lege located at 231 S. Wells
Street, Chicago, this spring,
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1947-04-09

GERS will be elected for the
ensuing year and a full atten-
dance is requested.