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The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-12
BY MARJORIE MILTON

Specifically just another movie
about domestic tragedy, Smash
up" has some very pleasant sur
prises for the movie-goer.
The story of a crooner's
sudden rise TO fame. the movie
treats the decline and fall of
x the crooner's wife with a
perception not often shown by
Hollywood.
While the crooner is concerned
with early morning sustaining
programs, his relationship with
his wife is close and warm. Once
he reaches the dizzy heights as
an idol of the bobby soxers, his
wife is made to feel more and
more of barely tolerated appen-
dage. Neglected by her husband,
patronized by his friends and
given to understand that she is
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-12
Shining Trumpeis. by Rud

Shining Trumpefss by Hudi
Blesh. Alfred A. Knopf. SIS.
So many reviewers have limited
themselves to the obvious and
glazing faults of this history of
jazz that I'd like to mention at the
outset that Shining Trumpets con-
tains mass of valuable back
ground information-the result of
painstaking and serious research.
Blesh has gone to the in
valuable Library of Congress
recordings as well as to COM
mercial platters for his must
cal examples. He has looked
into such excellent sources as
DR.. Aptheker's Essays in the
History of the American Ne
gro as well as the Lomax
books on folklore and others
both musical and general.
The fact that his conclusions
are generally "off the beam" and
occasionally downright unhealthy
and dangerous does not entirely
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-12
Reviewers notebook
Jazz book uses right facts,
draws wrong conclusions

rule out the possibility of the
readers using Blesh's background
material to arrive at sounder and
more positive conclusions.
Mr.. BLESH is an interior dec
orator who has built a consider
able reputation as a jazz critic.
According to Don Hayes of Down
Beat. "Mr. Blesh should stick to
interior decorating"
But the soundest reason for be-
ing wary of Shining Trumpets
was advanced by Lawhon Milford:
Analysis of Rudi Blesh's
theories is something that has
needed doing for the reason
that some of his propositions
play squarelY in the hands of
those who start with the Ne
gro is naturally musical and
end up with vicious race
poisons."
In the meantime, we have Mezz-
rows Really the Blues, which is
not so ambitious and is itself oc-
casionally screwy-but in a much
more honest way. The final
word on jazz, however, is yet to
be written.
-RAEBURN FLERLAGE
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>Smashup furnishes new angle
to domestic tragedy stories

Geological alterations. but in
IFS clinical and objective treat
ment of alcoholism. an in
creasinglY serious problem.
Much of its merit is also due to
the fact that, while its characters
move in an atmosphere of luxury
and "sophistication'', the films
sharp, detached and accurate OBJ
servation of them does away with
the usual glamorized and syn
thetic portraits of the wealthy.
Miss Hayward's portrait of a tor
tured alcoholic is creditable one.
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unnecessary and unWanted, the
wife Susan Hayward takes to
the drink.
THE HUSBAND lee Bowman),
through a series Of gradual and
convincing epis es, becomes
aware of her drinking and goes
through the reactions of chagrin,
confusion, alarm and brutal con-
domination.
The movies distinction lies
not so much in its currently
popular examination of psY-
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-12
NAB demands right to color
news as owners see Fit

HERE'S WARMING free speech radio S tc
licking And labor and the will
The National Association of Broadcasters MANS little
radio demanding right to color
If NAB wins it's likely to
stream of reaconary propaganda from station the dial
could withheld
during election campaigns.
Wallace White already planning
ing legislation NAB Thomas Lane Dem Ma)
introduced bill to forbid the radio for dissemination of
"subversve" define subversvebut isn't
chasing fasciss.
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-12

Chicago Natural History Museum.
Peter Koch, photographer-natura-
fist who made the films, will tell
more about the bird stories re-
vealed in the movies.
On April 10, same time and
place, the story of volcanoes will
be presented in films entitled
1.-THE Earth Blows her Top"
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20aS III -.
RECORD NOTES

With the flow of interesting
albums on the record market, the
singles usually get dirty deal in
the record columns-at least in
this one. So this will be singles"
week-with one exception. I can't
resist calling attention to the fine
Lonnie Johnson Blues album
Disc.
Lonnie comes through with
six of the finest performances
he's given on records for
long time-Solid Blues. Rocks
in My Bed. Drifting Along
Blues and In Love Again all
featuring vocals. Blues in My
Soul and Blues for Everybody
showcasing the great Johnson
quit.
STICKING with the blues, we
have another example of Julia
Lees rugged singing and piano on
Young Girls Blues Cap. More
stylized, of course, is Billie Holt
days Solitude Decca, which dis
plays intelligence and musical
taste rather than deep feeling.
Savannah Churchill chalked up
an unexpected hit with I Want TO
Be Loved on the Manor label, and
Dinah Washington does good
Blow Top Blues for Hampton on
Decca and Embraceable You for
Mercury, but Big Bills All BY
Myself (Col.) will take you closer
to the rugged style.
+
IF YOU like an occasional nov
city, you might plump for a catchy
number called Cigarettes. WhuskY
and Wild. Wild Women by the
Sons of the Pioneers Victor). And
if Richard hasn't worn you out
with his ever-closed door, you
might like the new twist in Hank
Penny's version on King Records.
-Raeburn Flerlage !
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-12
Bird stories in films
TO be shown for kids.

"Said the Owl to the SpoonbilI'
is the title of a free motion pic
ture for children to be presented
Saturday, April IL, 1890 a. m. in
the James Simpson theater of the
The Chicago star. (Chicago, Ill.) 1946-1948, 1947-04-12

FLERLAGE
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-04-26

ations for the FEPC. A question
period was held after the speech
and then a delightful repast
was srved by the members. The
national organization Of Girl
Friends celebrates their goth an
niyersary next month in Phil
adelphia, which brings to mind
that this is the twelVeth year of
the local chapter. The Sprng-
field Chapter was organized by
Lillian Franklin Jones and of
the original group there are
three charter members still 60
ing stong, Mrs. Maud Boone,
Mrs. Cordelia Clarke and Mrs.
nellie Creme. As time rolled by
new members were added; these
include, Mesdames Irttle Funn,
Marion Kennedy, Helen Clark
son Hazel Fitch Alyea Miller
and Evelyn belmont, Nellie Tay-
lor, Jane Petty john. When the
local chapter reaches its Is an
niversary, that calls for a cele-
bration-but definitely
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MAIDEN
EMMANUEL BAPT. CHURCH
Rev. Earl w. lawson, Pastor

Rev. Earl w. Lawson, Pastor
Last Sunday at 1920 a m
sermon, "a Price is Paid for
Everything We Get" 7 p m
sermon, Christian Loneliness"
Miss Marilyn Darlington Of Ey-
erett is reported to be ill at the
Maiden Hospital. A floral bou-
quet given in memory Of Frank
Prior from Mrs Clara Prior and
family. A Mothers Day Tea
sponsored by the Lu-Cle Club,
Mrs. F. Mary Sneed, president,
will be held at the Parish House
on May II, 1947 at $3.50 p m.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-04-26

Perkins is alter bound.-The
Community is baseball minded,
but the organizers are slow get
ting together. - The building
fund rally of Mount Olive
Church, which ended April II,
was financially successful.-All
the folks are anticipating a
wonderful time at the Polka Dot
Dance, May 7.-Teamsters of
lumber and sawmills in San
Deigo, Calf, have obtained Is
cent hourly wage increase
Teachers in Muskegon, Mich,
have been awarded a 25 percent
increase in Macon, Ga.-Molders
and Foundry workers of Galena,
Ill, have obtained wage raises
from rs to 80 cents an hour.
More real stuff next week,
folks.
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the evening service the pastor,
citing the Garden of Eden, the
Last Supper and the behavior
of Judas and Peter, pointed out
Gods readiness to forgive all
who repent of their misdoings.
Next Sunday at 7:3O P. M. H.
j. Smith of Cleveland, Ohio will
be with us and render a choice
coup of songs. Come, look and
listen to the fourth Sundays
program conducted by the choir,
Mrs. Rosa Hutton was guest at
services last Sunday morning.
She is visiting her family.
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SON, daughter of Mrs. Delphina
Henderson of 396 Walnut ST.,
became the bride of Mr.. Elan
drew McCullen Of Laurel, Miss.
April -. The ceremony was at
the st, Peters episcopal church
Rev. Donald o. Wilson oficiat-
ing. Mr.. Pettiway played the
wedding music. The bride was
very lovely in a gown of white
satin and wore a finger tip veil.
She carried a bouquet of white
roses and carnations. Miss Edith
Henderson was her sisters maid
of honor in blue taffeta and
carried a boquet of red roses
and sweet peas. Mr.. VIM. E.
Moseley of Piloxi, Miss, served
Mr.. McCullum as best man and
Mr.. Fred Harris of Greenfield,
Mass, was usher. A reception
was held at the home of the
bride. Out of town guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Sinclair of Bronx,
N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs. George Mil
Ter of Syracuse, N. Y; Mr..
Mr.. Bernard Mills of Syracuse,
Mrs. Dorothy Stewart of SYRIA
cuSe and Ms. Harvelia Sullivan
of The same city.
MISS ALMA HARRISON,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell Harrison spent the Easter
vacation in Philadelphia. Miss
Harrison is a student at TIC.
THE SPRINGFIELD CHAP
TER of Girl Friends are spon-
soring a new project this year
THE FEPC." On Friday April
II, a meeting for members and
invited guests was held at the
home of Mrs. Helen Clarkson.
The president, Mrs. Marion Ken
nedy, introduced the guest
speaker for the evening, Mr.. Milo
Manley, Director of Field Oper-
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mato cups make attractive in
dividual servings. WAGE RAILS
Reconstruction Laborers IL.
Gary, Ind, have received wage
increase of zoe an hour. Street
Hallway employees have received
IL to 16 cents an hour in Bali
more. Textile workers have re-
ceived weekly wage boosts of SO
to 85c increase at the Montreal
Cottons Company - laboreIS.
have received an hourly increase
of 1914 cents in Springfield, III.
Garment workers in Erie, Pa,
have received a wage increase of
10 per cent. Laundry workers in
Fresno, Calf, have received a
wage hike Of 80 per cent. Team
sters of the Southern Diaries at
West Palm Beach, Fla, get a
wage boost Of Is to 25 per cent
for inside and outside workers.
NAACP OF MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE-Citizens of Worcester,
may we remind you of the
Worcester Branch NAACP mass
meeting Monday, April %, at 3
pm. in Memorial Hall, YWCA
Rev. Kenneth Hughes of Cam
bridge, Mass, wants to have a
straight from the shoulder"
talk with you. Are you helping
our April 5-May15 Membership
Drive? Are you willing to spend
one dollar to insure the future
Of yourself and your children?
JOIN and renew-NOW. Mrs.
Ruth E. Ford, membership cam
paign chairman, so Mason st.
Tel. 6-6O57. Mr.. Nelson w. Am
bush, secretary, % Prospect st.
Tel. 6-5511. put your support
where it ought to be-join the
NAACP."
BIRTH-In City Hospital.
April Is, a son to Mr.. and MIS-.
Horace Carlos (Marilyn Wilson,
6 Glen st. POLITICAL GOSSIP
Emil zaeder has been re-eIect-
ed to his 22nd term as chairman
of the Board of Registrars of
Voters, he has been a member
of the board for 81 years. Coun-
Gilman Frank A. Virona an
nounced Monday he would seek
denomination for City Council
in Ward 5. Mr.. Virona is a
Democrat. Joseph ]. Grigaitis
3D. will be a candidate for Al
derman from Ward 4 in the fall
election. HERE AND THERE
Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott
may be this summers attrac-
tion.-Ella Fitzgerald, at Ye Olde
Tavern, in West Brookheld, is
playing to large croWds.-Joseph
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SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev. J. Frederick Bailey, Pastor
Taking over the pulpit as
guest minister last Sunday was
Rev. William Bailey, asst. pas
tor of st. Mark Cong. Church Of
Boston and he left all the Sab
bath worshippers very much inn
pressed with his most timely
message. *Last week at the Mys-
tic Valley Church School con-
vention services Rev. Roger Will
liams of Mass. Ave. Baptist
Church was the main speaker
and as usual he delivered a very
effective and timely topic which
really left the convention in q
progressive and thoughtfD
mood. Don't forget prayer serv-
ices each and every Friday nigh
at 8 pm.
SOCIAL: FLASH-On Thurs.
day, May LIST, the West Medfort
Community Club will present fol-
your entertainment and pleas
ure a mammoth CABRET AMI
DANCE at the Community Cen.
ter from 8 to l. For your dane.
ing pleasure there will be music
by a well known Boston banC
supported by a bevy Of talen+
which will round out a fine flool
show Food and drinks will bt
on sale throughout the affair
For only fifty cents per persor
you will receive magnificent ant
well planned show and really !
mellow time. Make your reser,
vations early. Chairman of thi
unusual undertaking is the hard
working Mrs. Blanche Puryea,
of As Bower st. This projec
deserves your support. TIL
Ladies Aid Club presents CLAIR
Henderson-Draper, mezzo So
prano; P. Melvin Draper tenor
and Elma Lewis, dramatic read
er in a concert on Tuesday eve,
ming, May goth, at 8:15 at Shiloh
Church. Subscription 75c. "Hert
Comes the Bride" a beautiful
pageant, will be given at Tho
Mass. Ave, Baptist Church, Cam.
bridge, on Thursday, May 18th
at 8:15 pm. Refreshmert viii
be on sale. On Sunday, May
18th in the afternoon young
Harold Phillips, son of Mr.. anc
Mrs. William Phillips of Harv-
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W OR CEGTER
1T is ALL RIGHT NOW
J. II. Edwards, ? Liberty ST., Worcester S
Telephone 5-8598
FOR YOUR SPRING MENU

FOR YOUR SPRING MENU -
A specially good Spring salad is
a combination of cooked pota-
toes, cooked chopped meat and
salad dressing. Serve with le5-
tuce or cabbage. Soups, stews
and chowders are given a fresh
ness when parsley is prinkled on
top. To obtain a good vitamin
c content, combine shredded
cabbage in a salad with grated
turnip and slices of green pep
pers. Do not cook cabbage, il
makes it mushy and destroys
most of the vitamin C content.
In making white sauce with
Homogenized milk use less -four,
this creamy milk makes a thick
er sauce. Vegetables such as
green peppers and celery
chopped and put into whole TO-
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EVERETT

The Women's Progressive club
of Everett will present its an
nual scholarship benefit, Friday
June 6, at 1886 P. M. Members
of the Fryars Club will be seen
in two Tact plays and Mr.. Yam
cey, formerly of the Boston
Players will direct local talent
in a 1-act play. 1947 graduates
desiring to apply for the schol-
arship of $75, write for rules to
Mrs. James Chandler, Baldwin
Avenue, Everett. There is offered
also a scholarship Of $25 to a
student already in college.
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ard ave-, will be presented in a
piano recital, sponsored by Anna
Bobbitt-G Gardner, at Shiloh Bap-
fist Church. To further round
out the program, Miss lone
Digger will render two musical
selections with Mary High Of
Boston as a dramatic reader.
There will be a silver offering
at the door. Last week the
younger set took over the lime
light when Marjorie Williams of
Lincoln st. gave a masquerade
party with all the trimmings,
costume prizes and everything.
Prizes for the best costume was
won by Harriet Rose; the fun
niest, Edward Christmas and the
most enhancing, Charles Smith.
Commencing their fun at 7 cur
few sounded its call at 10 and
10 tired, but happy souls trudged
merrily home to breathlessly tell
their parents the fun they had.
Those attending were Charles
Brooks, Edward Christmas, Mar
guerite Jones, Nancy Jones,
Marie Josey, Charles Lambert,
Eleanor Lambert, Betsy Martin,
Carolyn Neale, Joseph Paris,
Dorothy Phillips, Harriet Rose,
Charles Smith, Winfree Smith
and Chester Works. Flying to
New York last Saturday were
Mrs. Lena Phillips of Arlington
st. and Miss Josephine Phillips
of Bower st., while arriving later
in the big city was Mr.. and Mrs
William Phillips Of Harvard ave. ;
all to attend the wedding recep.
ton of the former Navy nurse,
the former Phyllis Daley and a
rousing grand time was had oy
all. Of course, yours truly went
along to make the trip also.
Spending the weekend at Mar
tha's Vineyard were Mrs. Nina
Page and Mrs. Minnie Phillips
both of Bower st. and they had
a marvellous time, especially
Drawing the elements on the boat
coming back home (smiles).
SPORTS: Last Thursday the
women of the Mystic Valley
Bowling League very soundly
trounced their husbands ano
sweethearts in a match at the
Arlington Alleys and it's no won
der why the Dukes voted mol
to play the women of this club
Don't forget the Bucks Of Ameri-
ca meeting at the South Armory
Friday, May End, as this meet
ing promises to be very enligh5-
ening to all interested in the
new National Guard set-up for
the State of Mass. See you there.
R.C.S.-Strolling Along by Mr..
x will appear in this column
next week as Mr.. x has not ar
rived back in the ole burg from
atrip, but he promises something
very startling next week. Watch
for it!
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-04-26
new BEDFORD

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - Pvt
Arthur Talantino son of Mr.
and Mrs Frank Tolentno of 291
Ash st, New Bedford, has ar
rived at the Fort Dix, N. ]. Re-
placement Training Center,
and will pursue eight weeks of
basic training. Prior to enter
ing the service on March 2.
1947, Private Tolantino attend
ed Fairhaven High School for
two years.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-04-26
WEST NEWTON
MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH


Req. J. II. Dennis, Pastor
TN the hollow of His hand"
Go where you will and do what
you can, God with His mystery
is as far away as when you
started. God created the world,
fixed mans limits and provided
means for man to live and move
about in it. But God is to be
reached through the spirit only.
This truth brought out last Sun
day morning in Rev. Denniss
powerful sermon on Gods
watchful care Of His people. At
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1947-04-26
SPRINGFIELD

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April
14-THE LOCAL CHAPTER,
NAACP, Oh1cially opened it's
drive for members on April 10
at the Olivet Community House.
The goal set is for 1900 mem
bers and the outstanding fea-
ture is the interraciaI coopera-
ton already manifested, setting
this city out front in this par
ticular manner. Reginald Funn,
president of the branch, desig-
mated George c. Gordon, New
England Regional officer and a
past president of the branch, to
the task of general chairman of
the Drive, assisted by Principal
Parker Of the Buckingham
Junior High School. Charles
Butterworth and Preston Gill
more of the third National Bank
are TreasurerS in the drive.
Walter White appeared here re-
Gently spearheading the drive
and was followed by Walter P.
Offutt Jr., as guest speaker at
the OliVet Community House.
MesSerS Frank Dowse, Winston
jackson and George Laws re-
ported a total of near four
four hundred dollars as a start
er. The meeting was sponsored
by combined churches with the
Rev. H. A. Rogers of the Third
Baptist Church presiding. Mini
listers present from local church
es pledged their support.
CLARENCE E. WILLIAMS
from Bridgeport, Conn.,, was here
to visit his uncle, Robert Will
hams of Richieleu St. Mr.. VIII
Hams is recently from Batesburg
and COLUMBIA, S. c.. where he
assisted in NAACP work,
NOTES BY CO-REPORTER
LILLIAN FRANKLIN JONES
THE SQUIRES- Those gentle
men about town really did it up
brown the other evening when
they entertained their wives at
Hotel Kimball. Dinner was serv-
ed at 7 and dancing followed. In
vited guests were: DR.. and Mrs.
Otis Byrd, Mrs. Bertha Wright,
Mrs. Lillian Parks, of Chicago,
the mother of Mrs. McGoodWin.
Everyone agreed that more ocas-
Sions like this add extra sparkle
to every day life. DR.. o. L. K.
Fraser had charge Of dinner
arrangements. The Squires are;
Roscoe Fanklin, DR.. Howard P.
Kennedy, DR.. Maceo Mcleod
win, Ashley Boone, Reginal
Funn, DR.. o. L. K. Fraser, Rus
sell Harrison, J. Clifford Clark
son, James H. Jones Jr., Joshua
Green, Jack Taylor, H. Delworth
and Robert Wright.
BABY WANsA ELIZABETH
WILLIAMSON was christened
Sunday, April 10, at st. ohn's
church. The baby's mother is
Mrs. Elizabeth Ray Williamson,
dance instructor at the Y.M.C.A.
and her daddy is William E.
Williamson, studying for his
Masters at Springfield College.
The Rev. G. Lloyd lines of New
York City officiated, assisted by
DR.. William N. DeBerry and Rev.
Albert Cleage Jr. Baby Wansa's
God-parents were, Miss Pearl
Bundy and Mrs. Charlotte
Hawkins Brown and Mr.. Geron
Perry.
MISS ELLA JANE HENDER-
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and Barbara JeJan Burnett
won second and third prizes in
a recent State Wide BYPU
meeting essay contest, re-
spectively in Boston and Brock
ton.
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CAMBRIDGE
MASS. AVE. BAPT. CHURCH
Rev. Roger Williams, Pastor

SUNDAY - 10:45 a m. Morn
ing Worship - Sermon - How
Big is Your World?" 1890 p m,
Sunday School. 6 p m, BYPU,
7 p m Evening worship. WE'D
NESDAY "a p m. Youth Eel
lowship, Rev. Leonard Hero of
E. Providence, R I, guest speak
err. At the evening service on
April 90, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Carey, of Cambridge, won the
prize for being the married
couple longest wed. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Sturgis, also of
Cambridge received the prize
for being the couple most re-
Gently married and present.
The Misses Barbara Bradley
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-25
FIRST WOMAN JUROR
SELECTED FOR DUTY
IN COLUMBUS COURT
Speclal TO the Star

WHITEVILLE, June "a - Mrs.
Louise K. Anderson, of Tabor City,
today became the first woman
juror in the history Of Columbus
county Superior court.
When clerk Of court Lee Greer
called the roll Of Jurors, Mrs. An
derson advanced to the jury box
amidss a score Of men.
Judge @. 4. Nimocks. of Fayet-
tevile. who is presiding over the
court, had to change his usual
salutation and addressed the
jurors as Ladies and gentlemen
Of the jury, the first time these
words we're ever heard in Superior
court here.
Detlaw Sanderson, attorney for
the plaintiff in a divorce action,
quickly accepted the entire panel,
including Mrs. Anderson. Clerk
Greer sWore them in and a woman
juror was officially in the box.
The case didn't take long. And
in his charge to the jury, Judge
Nimocks proved his versatility by
no: once forgetting 10 give the
proper salutation, including the
woman.
The jury retired and shortly
thereafter returned a verdict In
the plaintiffs favor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-06-25
CHIEF GROOM ASKS
FOR MORE FIREMEN;
OTHER QUOTAS CITE!

Latest available figures on other
fire departments, according to Vii
mington City Manager j. H. Ben
son, show that Raleigh, with a
1910 population Of $4,000 and an
area OF IL square miles. has 81
firemen.
His statement was made yes
terday in connection with a re-
quest by Fire Chief ]. Ludie Groom
for 20 more firemen to form two
new companies and funds for the
purchase of considerable new fire
fl lighting equipment.
Charlotte, population 101, 600,
area 10 square miles, has IS fire
men, Benson said. Wilmington's
official interim census gives the
city 47.483 population with an
area covering 10 square miles.
Fire Chief Groom, in making
his annual budget, request to the
city manager, said the firemen
were needed to adequately be pre-
pared for any emergencies because
Of the growth and expansion OF
the city.
An increase Of four men in police
department also is being sought
by Police Chief Hubert Hayes,
Benson said.
The fire department now has an
authorized complement of rs men
and the police department u.