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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02

July TO Inclusive Minneapolis aided and abetted by he
sister city, b. Paul. will entertain the Mid Western Conysn
ton OF the Improved Benevolent Order OF Eiks World
Brother Elka from eight mid will gather here
consider the problems Of the order officers hear reports
and have good time
Minneapolis and Minnesota will be display and We all mus,
put on our best welcome smile and the Whiting frasna
brothers and sisters that this the paradise America and that
hospitality abounds supreme
The 100000 Eks of the LBPoEw o potent force In the
life OF the American Negro Contrary the lodge does not
discriminate against color There IRE
over 1000 members Of the lodge who the
group.
Because the membership prsdomnanty Negro s influence
on The life OF the Negro urban community great In the
main that influence 10 for the good
Finley Wilson, great exalted ruler In the past
education better housing the ballot protection
and extension Of civil liberties fundamental issues which
affect the status Of the people and country
There time when the Elks lodge was haven for the
frivolous whore fun and toe only order Of the day OF
course there always solid members sought not only the
friendship and bFoher love but who sought conbu
ton 10 the people and this nation
Finley Wilson Of those who saw tho vast unused
strength for good OF the order When
ne harneaed that strength lie began minds
leading figures 10 the country Wilson put
result tho order holds frat place among great
orders for material contributions Negro progress No
movement lacks active support from the Elks
These are some Of the why Minneapolis proud 90
welcome the brothers and Daughters kdom the great Upper
Midwest We hope ell Of tho delegates and enjoy
their visit with
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02

The crushing fists Of Champion Joe Louis which Knocked out
Joe Waco after two minutes and 80
are now retired permanently according the champion himself
millions OF Americans glad and their Joy a compliment
man who has been champion tho ring gentleman out
af H. Wv
Years from may well argue Joe Louis was
me greatest OF hsaweigha but deny his ring
career was the greatest Of all ring lie
wei over hee million dollars lie fought worthy
a. all champions should but Tow before the time Of
Lewis He contributed Of Navy Relief and one
OF olse TO the Army Emergency contribution matched
by no other fighter
oe champions have conducted well the
G pu none have conducted themselves
champion TO throw rabbit punches any unfair means
70 help himself 20 victory Louis champion He
was a. clean fighter who boxing gloves
In tree society the private every man should be his own
oane but In society public observe GER
nn standards that lesser individuals Haunt contempt However
mat he price OF fame and which other
p1ohc figures had 10 A Louis the
was gentleman Of H.
TIE story OF Joe Louis 10 than story an Ind
wdnA story which reflects eredtaby and disCrpdaby
upon America Itself The poverty the education and the o
pornss denied Louis because Of his
ea The success the high eaerm affection with which he Ia
held oy many Americans point out hopefully some day race
prejudice may become thing Of the past may however while
hoping fuV such day. take pride Of Joe oua for he
was - and "a - credit 10 his the human race
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02

Miss Lorraine simmons, IIO6
Aldrich Ave. No, arrived in Min
neapolis Sunday night, June q,
10 visit her mother.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02
Observes with Pride
Economic PRoVPeSS

AeANAa~aAAAN y
Editor: We observe with prid'
the strides which Minneapolis anc
st, Paul are making In the matter
Of employment opportunities al
higher levels for Negroes.
My husband and myself always
pass your paper around TO ten or
twelve families here TO let them
see what our old home state Is do
ing,
II made ne proud 20 read tia.
stores like Powers, Schuneman's,
Dayton's and the Golden Rule are
giving our women q chance 20
work as sales persons. We re
how. way back in 1896,
your papers were fighting for bet
ter Jobs for our people.
We like this city but we wish
we were back In the Twin Cities.
(Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Sears,
Columbus, Ohio
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02

Appreciates Views on
Defense COMMITTED
Editor: A. q war veteran Of tn
last war and q resident Of 81
Paul for all my life I want Il
express my appreciation 20 yom
paper for coming 10 the defense
Of Minnesota Negro Defense Com.
mittse.
A. q close watcher of that com
mittse I recall that II was non
partisan and interested chiefly In
urging Gov. StAasen TO do right
by HIS fellow Negro citizens. That
Gov. Staasen exhibited none Of his
weil-advertised Wanted courage
In this regard was not the fault Of
tho Minnesota Negro Defense
Committee or Of your papers.
II did however Indicate that
Mr.. Stnssen was not progressive
In his attitude on tho race ques-
ton and Ii perhaps the reason
why not q single outstanding Ne
gro In this state OF In the nation
advocated his candidacy for the
Republican nomination for pres
dent.
Glen Oliver
st. Paul, Minnesota
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02

The Republican now history The manhattan az
Thomas Dewey finds favor with Negroes They preferred
contrast 10 the Republican nominee favor among Negroes
even the most ardent Negro Republicans
The general feeling that seemed 10 he ,oo
concerned about states TEh obesanee
rights allies The Republicans with those denagogcs who con-
unuAy states rights" present political dom
nance Negroes well wonder Republicans who profess 10
desire twopary political give both political
and moral aid Ia these Southern Boubona Politically
Negroes ind hard reconcile the platform Republican PARTY
On evn rights with the actions Of the Republican
Congress on the ISSUE
recent editorial In the CHICAGO DAILY NEWS hear, ON,
he contention OF this namely that po
cal party hynG 10 get Negro support polls have face
honestly The disparity between the principle democracy expressed
In the Constitution and the denial the
Negro In everyday life This editorial ssys In part.
New YoFks fair employment practices act made many
convention votes for Dewey, Delegations frum
with large Negro votes advised had
best chance OF all the Republican among Negro
voters Though Illinois TO Tan Val Wash.
inGon. Chicago Negro delegate voted Credentials
Committee 10 seat the Dewey delegation the Georgia dis
pua The contest decided by NO II wash
ngton had voted for the Tan delegates committee vote
would have been tied
hs previous day Dewey spent full half hour with
Chester Gillespie Negro delegate elected Sasssn
slate In Cleveland, Dewey, unShAVen shirt
half Open talked man 10 with Gillespie about civil
rights and sent him converted Gillespie was the
hrSt Ohio delegate hrsak away pledge . This
70 instance Of the thorough Yorker probed
for votes In opposing camps
IN The past Negro political huckstsrs
fr their political influence theao
hnBn has been seriously limited by the growing intelligence
he Negro voter That intelligence may may have accurately
Ne laws az his raised him considerably eyes ts
American NEGRO
Mondays dispatches some Democrats asrI
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02

Doesn't Like Us
Very Mueh!!!
Editor; read In the Negro
Pittsburgh Courier last week that
you were among tho u percent Of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02

National Negro leaders who
thought Tom Dewey would make
the best Republican nominee.
You So-called Negro big shots
make = man sick always spOuting
OF about this or that white man
You should Use your mouths and
newspapers 70 make the Negro
60 back 10 the farms where he
really belongs instead Of trying
10 tell the white majority how 10
run everything.
l read three Of the Negro papers
about once q month and at least
two Of them are just full Of bull
and buncombe and STUFF that don't
do your people any good.
J.F.C.
Minneapolis. Minnesota
Editors Note Reader JIG, In our
humble opinion. u also fun Of ban and
bunCOmbs
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-07-02
OrvlIIe Freeman Thinks

We DO Excellent job
Editor Enclosed IL our check
for the paper. I enjoy your pub
LEGATION very much and certainly
want 10 compliment you on an
excellent job.
OTvills Freeman
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-07-14

the 265,OOO identified Ameri-
can deceased now resting in
temporary cemeteries scatter
ed throughout the world have
already been asked to make
their decision as to final inter-
ment. So far, SO per cent have
indicated their desire to have
their war dead brought back.
Thus over 1900 of Illinois
fallen dead will be returned
through Chicago the next 10
months.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-07-14
the TheOCrat

val Training Station was en-
larged, Mr.. Craig spent seven
years in their engineering de-
partment.
Mr.. Craig retired some three
of four years ago, but he still
enjoys surveying work and
building. It is a change of
work which is called by him
"retiring." He is still in ex-
cellent health and takes a
keen interest in affairs.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-07-14
BODY OF LIST 1T.
JAMES WARREN LEIGH
BEING RETURNED FOR
FINAL RITES

CONTINUED from Page y
Leech, 2542 Elisha Avenue,
Zion, Illinois.
Colonel John N. Gage, Com
handing Officer of the Chica-
go Quartermaster Depot, stat
ed that no information as to
delivery dates will be given
out earlier than seven days
prior to the actual delivery.
Automatically at this time a
telegram will be sent to the
consignee - in most cases the
funeral director designated by
the next of kin to receive the
remains - giving the hour
and the day of arrival.
The qualified next of kin of
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-07-14
DON McCARRAHAN


paper. This first prize won
him an award of $4,000 and
Don was featured in many
presentations through the mid
dle-west. In 1884 he also ap-
peared at the Chicago Worlds
Fair.
During his high school days
Don was a member of the Sem
High School band, which in
1882 school year won the
National Championship.
In 1884 the McGarrahan
family moved to Brook, Neb-
raska, to help his uncle, DR..
J. B. Jack remodel his dairy
and poultry farm.
However the fellowship and
associations in Zion were plea
SAINT and forceful so that Don
moved back to Zion in 1886
and has been a resident since.
March 1, 1887 Don was I'M
tied in marriage to Miss Grace
Thompson. This union has
been blessed with three, chill
dren-Donna, II in the sixth
grade; Larry, 9 in fourth
grade, and Peggy, 5 in kinder
garten. All three children are
attending the local schools.
When Don returned to Zion
he was employed as a paint
er by Zion Building Industry.
This was followed by employ
ment with Wilbur Ball in 1887,
with whom he was associated
until Don started the contract
ing business in July of 1915.
He opened his own shop at
1922 West 9th treet, in the
MAIDEN block, March &c, 1913.
Don is not backward in at
tributing all he knows about
painting to Web Ball, for
whom he worked six years in
his high grade, specialized,
decorating business.
In his new store Don spe-
cializes in a personalized paint
and color matching service to
suit the housewives needs and
desires, as we'll as the archi-
lecture of the rooms in the in
dividual's home. He features
Spar-Tex paints and Warmers
and James Davis wallpaners.
At present he is working in
conjunction with the Matson-
MAIDEN Interior Decorators of
Waukegan. His work necessi-
tates the employment of
Chaucey Hall, Walter Draudt,
and his father, Charles Nc
Garrahan.
Don is member of the Re-
tail Division of the Zion Cham
Der of Commerce. He is also
member of the Paint and De-
corating Contractors Associa-
ton.
But Don is not all work and
no play. During the past sea-
son he sponsored a bowling
team in the Commercial
league, which was known as
the McGarrahan Decorators,
and he not only sponsored
them but was anchor man and
helped to roll them into the
1947-48 championship.
Mrs. McGarrahan is the
former Miss Grace Thompson,
who was born and raised in
Zion and is a graduate of the
Zion Elementary and Zion
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-07-14
YOUTH FOR CHRIST

Rev. l.. Jackson Derby OF
Kenosha will speak next Sat-
urday evening at the down.
town hall just after the open
air meeting which is held on
the Bank corner. He is bring
ing a load of young people, in
GLIDING their fine male quar-
tette.
Two young ladies will con-
duct the Children for Christ
program Saturday at 2:3O. -
They are Francis Naples of
Bob Jones University and Eli
leen Tollefsen of Northwest
ern Bible School.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-07-14
EXCHANGE CLUB HONORS
J. j. CRAIG
CONTINUED from Page y

of the city of Detroit, Michi-
gan, to Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Craig on November 20, 1874.
Shortly thereafter the family
moved to a farm between Har-
Dor Springs and Petoskey,
Michigan, where he attended
school. After graduation,
James Craig taught school at
Harbor Springs for a few
years.
Mr.. Craig was married to
Erwin's mother in 1898.
The same year, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Craig joined the fel-a
lowship of the Christian Cath
Ollie Church, and the young
couple arrived on the Zion
City site April Is, 1901, when
it was all farm land.
The land comprising over
5000 acres in the original
deal, had been purchased by
John Alexander Dowie from
about SO farmers. A few of
the farmers had vacated their
premises and some of the Zion
families we're living in farm
houses thus vacated, while
others lived in tents until their
homes were ready. There was
a real housing shortage after
the city was first thrown open
to Zion purchasers.
The Chicago and North
Western Railway depot was a
small frame building, and part
of the freight shed (now the
Richards Feed Storey had
been built, and Mr.. Craig
helped to lay the roof on 100
foot addition to the south. In
the very beginning some of the
Sunday meetings were held in
this building and prayer meet
ings in some of the private
homes and farm houses.
The preliminary survey of
the site of Zion began in 1900.
First the Typographical sur
vey was completed, then the
Sectional surveys and from
these the chief engineer, Bur-
ton J. Ashley, planned the
streets, alleys, boulevards,
parks, etc.
Mr.. Craig had very active
part in the engineering work
of the city.
Stalking out the city's lots
began about May 1, 1901, and
beginning July Is lots were
offered for sale that summer.
The first residence was start
ed Immediately after by Mr..
Moss at 1904 Eshcol Avenue.
In order to facilitate city mat
ters the City of Zion was in
corporated in April of 1902.
Mr.. Craig wildly recollects
the laying out of the streets,
the stalking out of the lots, and
the planting of the trees
throughout the city.
When in 1908 work was sus-
pended due to lack of funds,
etc., Mr.. Craig began work for
the City Engineer of Lake For
est and the towns of Glencoe,
Winnetka and Kennilworth.
After a few years work along
the north shore cities Mr..
Craig was appointed City En-
gineer for the City of Zion and
later Commissioner of Public
Works. In 1922 he designed
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-07-14

FOUND-1948 Ill. license plate. Own
err can have same by calling Theo-
crat Office and paying for ad.
928-7-14
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
Added Enlistments
Authorized In Guard
CONTINUED from nrss page,

General Cramer said the new or
der is aimed primarily at building
up the officer strength of the ex-
panded state units. Since. under
the new order, officers no longer
will be charged against the unit
quota, this will enable more quail
flied men to enlist.
The guard had set a 341.OOO top
figure for both officers and men by
June 30, 1949. This ceiling was
based on the amount of money
Congress appropriated. However,
"a rush of volunteers in June to
take advantage of the draft-free
provision sent the current
strength to about 325,OOO.
But the number of officers sign
ing up did not keep pace with the
new recruits. That total was only
25,249 on June 80 as contrasted
with the $1,000 limit.
Cramer said state units now can
expand to full officer strength with
out losing any quota credits. On
the same basis they can also en-
list veterans who served at least
80 days, but less than IL months be-
tween September 16, 1910, and
June "a, 1948. Members of the pub
lie health service or of the armed
forces of a wartime all prior to
September 2, 1945, also are eli
gible
The National Guard Bureau also
revised the state quotas for enlist
ed men.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
County Surrey Being
Made On Rent Controls
Continued from nrst page1

Under the Housing and Rent Act
of 1947, retn controls can be lifted
in two ways. The housing expediter
can order the lifting of controls af-
ter a survey. such as the one being
made in Sussex County.
Or, he can decontrol an area at
the recommendation of a local rent
advisory board.
In conducting his survey, Mr..
Reden will interview public Off
cials of the county and various
towns in it, bankers, building and
loan association officers, represen-
tatives of the construction indus
try, veterans organizations, post
masters, newspaper publishers,
real estate brokers, and other per-
sons.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
COP Platform Proposes
Aid To Veterans
teonunueo from nrst pagel

highway revenues from the single
fund and making them available
for the financing of the highway
program;
And support of the right of labor
to organize for the purpose of es-
tablishing equality of bargaining
power between employer and en-
ployee, but expressing opposition to
bitter intramural struggles for
power within organized labor Un-
ions to weaken or destroy the econ
Omic basis of our state or national
prosperity"
This part of the platform con-
cludes by declaring that tyranny
is no more excusable at the hands
Of labor organizations than at the
hands of employers"
On the subject of fund expendi-
lures, the platform spoke out for
additional appropriations from the
state funds for:
Aid to the states poultry and
dairy industries, conservation pro-
| grams and agriculture, if such aid
is deemed advisable:
A higher appropriation to high
way funds for mosquito control in
the state;
An immediate program of repair
and rebuilding Of state buildings
and institutions, and a recommend
alton that the state assume a great
er financial responsibility for hos
pitfalls in Delaware;
And, funds to correct ineQui-
ties that may be found in a rec
commended study of present salary
schedules of all state employees.
Other portions of the platform
praise the records Of Gov. Walter
w. Bacon, U. S. Senators c Doug
lass Buck and John J. Williams
and U. S. Representative J. Caleb
BOggs.
In its conclusion the platform
refers to this year as mot a year OF
triumph but a year of dedication. ii
1t asks that all Republicans "dedi-
cate ourselves to the task of striv-
ing ceaselessly to focus the spot
light of truth upon the elements in
| government which seek to under
mine the foundation of our Re
public; by doing so, we will illum-
mate the world by the brilliance
of our America and demonstrate
the sacred character of honest, de-
cent and humane elements which
God willing, our Stars and Stripes
may forever symbolic"
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13

The mOnQcle became fashionable
in England in Queen Anne's time.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
India Plans School

CALCUTTA up - India's' gov
ernment has announced plans to
set up chronological institute mo-
delled on the Massachusetts Insti-
tute of AechnoIogy. The plans call
for initial expenditure of $780,
600. The government of West Ben
gal has donated 1000 acres of land
for the project.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
$50 Attended
Sussex Field Day
Continued from nrst passl

Hueberger, head of the department
of plant pathology; Eugene p.
Brasher, who heads the depart
ment of horticulture, and Claude
E. Phillips, head of the depart
ment of agrOnOmy, each of whom
pilOted the visitors to the scene of
experiments in each of these
fields. Farmers and hOrticulturists
were able to view, at first-haud the
experiments being conducted and
received information on progress
made and of better methods which
have been developed as a result
of experimentation.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
Reds Claim HeIicODter
Invention

MOSCOW -(P)-The helicopter,
says "Pravda," was a Russian in
vention. 1t says the idea Of the
helicOpter was laid down by M. v.
LOmOnosov and the st1two pro-
peller helicopter was built by B.
N. Yuriv, in 1912.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
international Latex
Holds Giant Barbecue
Continued from nrst pass7

Of-war, three-legged races, relay
races and egg-thTOwing contests
rounded out a full day for the Play
tex employees.
The picnic and boat ride is but
one feature of the Playtex Park So
cial program. Throughout the year
employees and their guests take
part in parties, dances and many
other events. 1948 promises to pro-
vide one of the most active and
enjoyable entertainment programs
in the history of Playtex Park.
Milford chronicle., 1948-08-13
Population Up
In Delaware
CONTINUED from nrst paae1

This would indicate that many
persons who came to Delaware to
work in war plants, decided to re-
main.
States With Losses
Although % states had more peO-
pie leave their borders than they
had new settlers, only Montana,
North Dakota and South Dakota
showed relatively heavy net losses.
Six other states of the % showed
net loss, while the others showed
net gains due to the excess of
births over deaths, which was the
principal factor in the increase
as a whole" the bureau said.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1948-05-21
Notes from AME General Conference

Charges Dismissed Against Bishops
Charges of Bishops John A. Gregg
n r Wright Jr H. r. M II Davis, John II.
<1ayborn and D. W. dismissed
Officers Elected: g
Other elections W. d Johnson Jr Book Concern d
Norris Editor Hatcher Southern Recorder
7 Beard Pension Department. Secretary Of Missions
n seby Sunday Morris Sr, Department OF
Religious Education Secretary of Church Extension
Two Retired
Bishops G B Young and W Williams retired at half
Ranso Heads Research
Bishop c Ransom newly created Department of
Research and History wiberforce University
: EsvsA Assignment of Bishops
The Bishops Episcopal Districts follows
Nichols Episcopal District - from District "
Hshop l. H. Hemmi District q
pishop A. J to District 49,;
bishop G. District from Districts O. H. and H.
Bishop Walker to District 81
pishop r. r. Wright District from Districts and 49,
bishop F. M o District 7 from Districts 7and 10;
Bishops M Davis to District from District q q
bishop l. District from Districts and 8;
Bishop Y. District 10 from District IL FN<
Bishop A. Gregg District II from District d;
Bishop District IL from District g. "
Bsbop J. Clayborne District 10 from District a.
Bishop A. Gibbs to District IA
Bishop Joseph Gomez to District Is
Bishop Wilkes TO District l6
Bishop l. Bonner 10 District H.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1948-05-21
Arkansas Baptist
College Making
Great Strides

Under the superb leadership O
DR.. Tandy w. Coggs, unassuminl
prexy Of Arkansas Baptist College
at 10th and High streets, the col
lege has made great strides in the
past few years Much construc.
ton work has been, and is now
going on to add to the beauty of
the outmoded structures that
stood when DR.. Coggs took over
the reins to guide the school to
success.
Among the new structures that
are evidenced. are a new mod
ern dining room and a spacious
auditorium gymnasium. This spa
cious building alone is one Of the
greatest improvements OF any
college in the State during the
past few years.
The high school department now
has "A" rating with the State
Department OF Education. The
school now offers a four-year col
lege course. This proves that DR..
Coggs was not only improving the
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