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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

roses ana blue iarkSpuf tied with
blue ribbon.
The bridesmaids were Miss
Mabelle Chisholm, sister OF the
groom, Miss Avis Battle, Cam
bridge, Mrs. Beverly Beatty, SOM
eryille, and Mrs. Anita Reed Of
Dorchester. They were gowned
alike in electric blue satin with
matching half hats. Their bou-
quets were yello wroses tied with
gold ribbon.
Mrs. Lanier, the brides mother
was gowned in a rose taffeta
gown and a matching tulle hat,
with a corSage Of American
beauty roses; Mrs. Chisholm
wore pink crepe with matching
sesquins and tulle hat with a
corsage Of red roses.
Mr.. Theodore M. Chisholm was
his brothers best man and the
ushers included Messers Leslie
jackson, Roxbury, Wallace Hines
Acton; Clinton Jackson, Boston
and Rodney Chisholm, brother
Of the bridegroom.
After a wedding trip to Yer.
mont, the couple win make thcil
home at 104 Jerome Street, Yves
Medford.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

young Harold Benders, the ''Tren-
ton Six. Mrs. Ingram and others,
connecting these cases with the
attack upon the Robson concert
goers at Peeksl1ill.
Shubow drew a parallel be-
tween the growth of violence
against ninorities in this country
and the rise of fascism in its
early stages in Germany and
Italy, warning, unless the people
of this country arouse themselves
to the danger of fascism here,
they viii live to regret their
apathy, as did the German and
Italian people after their Hitler
and Mussolini took power"
The meeting was chaired by
Jack Lee. with songs offered by
Arthur Jones, chairman of Club
Emancipation.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17
BILLIE HOLIDAY BLUES SINGING
THRILLS CHEERING HUB AUDIENCE
GUARDIAN INTERVIEWS FAMOUS LADY DAY.
TO-DAY'S FEATURE .

stage. Then hush fell over
the crowd. Lady Day wove her
melodious, musical spell over
Boston. All of her renditions
were delightful and deeply NOV
ing, particularly her popular
Lover Man., and II Cover The
Waterfront. She was forced to
give encore after encore as her
admirers cheered her with ire
mendous applause. Shes easily
the best blues singer since
Ethel Waters.
With MGcIntye, Krupa
This was only one more of a
series of engagements for Miss
Holiday The past Saturday
night had appeared on tele-
vision, On Sunday night Gene
Krupa's orchestra had accom-
panied her, and now, she was
singing with Hal MacIntyre's
band, at one of the most beauti-
full dance halls in Boston. La
Holiday makes $1,000 dollars a
night on her engagements. On
this occasion she was splendid
ly attired in a dazzling bugle
beaded gown (Which cost her
$3.50, and highly platformed
silver and gold shoes (which
cost 500. But she really earns
it all. The extended line at the
ticket Office was a monumental
indication of the sultry song
birds popularity.
Was Queen at the Copley
But Billie, we found, is as real
Continued on Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17
THO SON SING SHAPE
EVANGELISTIC HOUR AT
BEREA CHURCH THIS SUNDAY

THE MOST INFORMATIVE
LECTURE THAT HAS BEEN
PRESENTED IN BOSTON WILL
BE GIVEN AT THE BEREA
CHURCH THIS SUNDAY EVE
MING AT THE REGULAR SUN
DAY EVENING EVANGELIS-
TIC HOUR. THIS MESSAGE
WILL BE UNDER THE CAP
TION HOW CAN A MAN WITH
"A THOUSAND WIVES GET
TO HEAVEN2"
This lecture has been formed
to meet the needs Of the people
OF this great city. Elder T. L.
Davis, the minister of the church
and Evangelist for the meetings,
declared that this lecture viii
prove to be the most awaking
that he has presented in this
series that is being currently
staged at the church.
In his regular weekly inter-
view with this writer, Elder
Davis stated that he is inviting
all Masons, Eastern Star Sisters,
and the leaders of Boston to at
tend this lecture. Truly he is
going all out to make this eve
ming one that will long be re-
membered to the people of
Boston.
Crowds have been attending
each week, and if that is an in
dication of what one can expect
for Sunday Evening, then the
request is that all plan to at
tend, but come early.
The music department as
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

Soprano. who appears at
Jordan Hall, Sunday after
noon, Oct. 9, was first
claimed by Broadway. And
Broadway was the scene of
her greatest triumph as the
sensational Carmen in Billy
Roses epoch-making produc-
ton of Carmen jones'.
While summer student at
Columbia University, Muriel au-
ditioned for Eve Jesseye and was
selected for the chorus in a Cap
i5al Theatre presentation. From
there she went into Lew Leslie S
Blackbirds, and then had a fea-
tured role in Comics Hot
Chocolates. She also filed
many night club engagements,
and finally made a trip to Paris
in order to appear at Chez La Du
Barry. Engagements in other
music halls and supper clubs
were to be followed by a Contin-
entail tour, when Broadway
claimed her again. She APP
peared in Clemence Danes play,
Come Of Age" with Judith An
derson in which she did a sing
ing-acting role that received
much favorable comment.
During the following few year
she worked a. many occupation
in order to remain ii New Yorl
close to her teacher who guides
her serious ssudy in preparation
for a concert career. Alter
nately a social worker, a social
investigator, a. WPA music
teacher in Harlem, busy with
community activities such as the
Utopia Day Nursery, working
with the Delta Sigma Theta
sorority, she finally appeared in
a concert with outstanding sue :
cess in Carnegie Chamber Music
Hall. This was followed by an
operate role in the National
Orchestral Associations presen-
tation of Mozart's Abduction
from the Seraglio.s
Subsequently Miss Rain was
featured in the Lunt- Fontanne
Continued on Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

Alden, Roberta Brown. Miss
BLAND and others, all Of Boston
All the grand lodge Officer,
were reelected. The treasurer's
report showed a balance of more
than $4,000.
Enthusiasm runs high among
Boston Pythians. The newly
elected grand chancellor Free
man A. Perkins has already
launched drive to enroll at
least 500 in the order during the
next IL months. His motto is,
THE way to accomplish a-y-
thing worthwhile is to work hard
at it." Within three weeks he
instituted a new lodge, Frederic
Douglass Lodge of Boston. Rev.
James H. D. Bailey, grand or
ganizer for the jurisdiction, is
chiefly responsible for the crea-
ton of this lodge. Recently a
large group of men were mi
tiated. "a fine set of men,
Grand Chancellor Freeman said.
'The Pythians are on the march"
he continued, "and with the as
sistance of all our loyal members
we are out to enroll the largest
number of members in many
years"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17
TWO HUB men
VISIT N. C. SCHOOL

He reports that his visit in
Sedalia was highly enjoyed, is
thrilled by the layout, the build
ings and equipment at Palmer. A
tempting offer was made to him
to remain as assistant superin-
tendent of buildings. He also re-
ports that DR.. Brown shows an
Improvement in her health.
United States history is the
subject taught by Miss Crosson
at Palmer. The entire curricu-
lum, DR.. Brown said, would IN
dergo changes in order to attain
TIE standards Of the country i
best educational Institutions.
On the trip Taslzer was ac-
ccmpanied by Russell Henry of
Boston. They came back by
train.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17
Community Fund
Speaking Contest

Local high school orators in
public and parochial schools
will compete in a Red Feather
Junior Leader Speaking contest
from Sept. 26 to Oct. IA, as a
feature of this falls 18th annual
Community Fund campaign. The
contest is sponsored by the
Campaign Educational Division.
what the Community Fund
means to Metropolitan Boston, /"
is the theme of the contest open
to all metropolitan area high
school boys and girls. The five
minute speeches will be judges
on composition and interpreta-
ton.
Top contest winners viii be
chosen from three divisions: u
City of Boston students; q
metropolitan Boston parochial
students; 81 All other high
seheelers ii public public and and ir indie
pendent schools in the fund area.
The three finalists will win
special awards and will make
their initial public appearance
Oct. 10 at the Boston Garden
opening campaign rally. They
will also appear as guests of
honor at various Red Feather
campaign functions. Local win
ners will fill speaking engage
ments in their home commune
ties and school winners will be
honored with framed amards OF
merit.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

Tasker Crosson, band leader,
proprietor or the Sandwich De-
pot, fremont ST., returned to
Boston Friday of last week from
trip to Sedalia, N. c., where his
sister, Miss Wilhelmina Crosson,
on years leave of absence from
the Boston school system will
teach at the Palmer Memorial
Institute which was founded in
1901 by DR.. Charlotte Hawkins
Brown. former Bostonian.
Taslxer drove his SISTERS car
to Sedal5a which IS 10 miles east
Of Greensboro. He made stops
in New York City to say hello
to his brother Atty George d.
Crosson, and in Philadelphia for
a brief stay with friends.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

Belleza De La Casa presents
its fall program, introducing two
new members of, the staff, Mrs.
AIvetta v. Norwood and Mrs.
Elizabeth r. Selden. Also here
to serve you are Miss Miriam
Pinkston and Mrs. Maybelle
Swepson. All are experienced
and experts in their profession.
Mrs. Norwood comes to us
direct from Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs.
Selden, having served the Bos-
ton public for the past three
years, has just returned from
ten weeks advance study in
cosmetology. She is hair
stylist and expert manicurist.
We are united to serve you
best, milady, in the changing
trend of beauty culture.
When you shop for your new
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17
FAMOUS BEAUTY HOUSE
HEIGHTENS SERVICE

fall hat, come to the Belleza De
La Casa for your hair cut and
correct couture and have the
feeling that your milliner is
happy to serve you because your
hair is not greasy, sticky or
shiny.
The epithet thought of shine
or color" will not come to her
mind if you visit the Belleza
De La Casa before shopping for
your sombrero.
You will find this beauty shop
to your liking quiet, dignified
and relaxing atmosphere. And
your PATRONAGE deserves the best.
Call us for an appointment, or
come in. Open six days a week.
36O-A Mass. Ave. IKE 1896,
Boston, Mass. Daisy johnson,
Prop.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

Floyd SnelSon had a reason
or inviting GUARDIAN re-
porters to interview Miss Holt
day.
Floyd began his first writing
On THE GUARDIAN and grew
up here and went to school at
Rindge Tech.
He still writes for the GUAR
DIAN and is a close friend OF
the GUARDIAN editors.
He secured the two college
girls for a type of story which
Is delightfully."- different and one
which most readers will enjoy.
Mr.. snelson, already famous
in the field Of stage, screen and
radio, offers another proof Of
the high esteem in which THE
GUARDIAN is held from coast
TO coast.
Editors notes Last meek
Floyd SnelSon, nationally
knotDn theatrical 1oriter aoho
started NTH THE GUARD
IAN, inuited tho local COL
lege girls to interUielD Miss
Holiday. The story toEIoios
as t0rttten by lone Digger
OF Tufts and Henrietta Ian
Ter of Fisk.
By lone and Henrietta
On Labor Day, at the SYM
phony Ballroom in Boston, fans
spectators, and disc jockeys
thrilled to the vocal interpreta-
tons of Billie Holiday. Amid
a deafening display of whistles
and applause the tan, tall, at
tractive singer appeared on the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

usual will be under the control
Of Mr.. Morris Small, the minis
ter Of music for the Berea Church,
and he will be directing both
his Senior and Junior Choir in
gospel selections that will thrill
the hearts Of all. He is develop.
ing a speciality for the evening.
The Thompson Singers, con.
sisting of three little girls, with
voices of gold, who have been
singing with the service for the
past three weeks will give the
final appearance at Berea this
Sunday evening. These singers
who have gained for themselves
a reputation as outstanding. viii
thrill all. The Thompson sing
ers viii give two groups Of
selections.
In addition to the singers.
Elder Davis has informed this
paper, that he is planning for
several other musical selections.
The evening viii be filed with
good music. just before the
regular service the congregation
win be led in singsperation.
This win be the time when your
favorite gospel song viii be
sung. For an evening full Of
the finer things Of life none can
afford to miss.
Come ALL for the seats are
free. Bing your Bibles and your
friends to the Berea Seventh
Day Adventist Church. III Shaw
NUT Ave- for the service with
culture and dignity, Sunday
evening, September 10, at 8 Pm.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17
UNITY BALL AT
RITZ PLAZA

Wilbur Pinckney and his popu-
lar dance orchestra will head a
list of star attractions at the
Unity Ball which is sponsored
by the interracial Club Emanci-
patton, Friday evening, Septem-
Der Esd at the Ritz Plaza Ball
room, 21S Hunting Ave.
Also appearing at the unique
fall dance will be outstanding
acts from such successful shows
as Carmen Jones" and the
better Boston Night Clubs.
Club Emancipation, the fight
ing inter-racia1 club" which has
earned the respect of the COM
munity for its fortnight OPPOSE
Jon to racial discrimination has
invited community youth to at
lend. Arthur Jones, chairman Of
The club, stated, "This ball will
be an answer to those who would
sow disunity between white and
colored young people. We shall
show them that young people
can get along together at play
as well as at work. We invite
all young people to enjoy with
us our Unity Ball and Cabaret
next Friday evening
Club Emancipation, which re-
Gently concluded a three-month
campaign against discrimination
at the Ritz Plaza Halls, is hold
ing its dance at the Ritz Plaza
to demonstrate that with unity
we can achieve anything"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17

Composer Of deep River"
and styled Master of the
Spirituals" died Monday at
a private hospital in New
York. Had been a member
of the St. George Episcopal
church for over SO years
and was retired in pension
in 1916.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-09-17
VETERANS
ENDORSE
BAILEY

James H. D, Bailey has been
endorced by the Veterans of Ward
4 for City Councillor. We are
pledged to do all that is in our
power to elect him because he
worked day and night for us and
is regular fellow with US. We
have known him to be a lifesaver
for many. We also know him to
be for the labor man, for the I'M
der-priYileged. His motto quoted
from Sam Walter Foss, is LET Me
Live In A House By The Side Of
The Road and Be A Friend To
Man.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02
Wallace Speaks
In Chicago

discussing "the only program that
can cure the world" Wallace said,
Communism is not an issue, or,
most, a phony issue in America.
-"Not so with fascism," the form
er vice president continued. cit is
a real threat backed by the vast
economic power Of an unbalanced
monopoly capitalism" He urged
that England, Russia and the u.
S., together with the new China
and France "pull together to wage
peace for all humanity through
the UN regardless of ideology."
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02

The Eleventh Annual Conven-
ton of the Church., came to a
glorious climax with a reception
last Monday evening inthe church
social room, beautifully decorated
for the occasion. Members of the
Loving Heart club were hostesses.
Mrs. Charlotte James paid tri-
butte to outgoing officers for a
job we'll done. Mr.. Walter C. Cope
land, installing officer, indicted
the following officers for 1880
81! Mrs. Rudy James, president;
Degentra, Barnes, first vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. Watha J.. Jones, second
vice-president; Mrs. Helen Nor
veil secretary; Mrs. Anna Guest,
assistant secretary; Mrs. Ethel
Keith, financial secretary; Nc
Kinley Woods, treasurer; Nh. Or
en- Russ, parliamentarian; Miss
Rudy Jones, historian; Mrs. Elger-
that ]. Glenn, organist; Mrs. Cd
ennie Andrews, assistant organist
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02

er was in company with two other
men and a woman, when a fight
started and he was cut with a
knife which according to the at
tendants, severed his juglar vein.
Among the 33 indictments re-
turned by the third session of
September grand jury were:
Charles Lowe, SO, Of 1345 w.
Fifth ST., receiveing and conceal
ing stolen property. This was part
ofthe $4,000 alleged to have been
taken inthe BLANKET Robbery by
George w. Vaughn, now serving
time for the stolen loot from the
Kresge Five and Ten in August.
Eliza choran, AZ, of 229 Cornell
Ave-, first degree manslaughter.
Willie Boyd, 29 Of 11O7 German
town St., charged with cutting to
wound; Alberta Davidson, %, of
721 w. Fourth st., Forgery of
clothing RECEIPT Cecil M. Barbour,
81, of 80 Bank st., Auto theft.
Logan Wilson, SO, of 4O8 Calm
st., auto theft; James w. Jackson,
80, of 888 w. Riverview ave., is
suing fraudulent check: Donald
Continued on Page ~
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02
Area Theater to
Perform at Art
Institute

1t is heartening news to learn
that the Yellow Springs Area
Theater will resume operations, as
it were, the middle of this month.
This progressive theatrical group
was threatened with extenctoin
for lack of a theater in which to
present its plays. The old Yellow
Springs Opera House was denied
them because it was a condemned
structure and the neighbors inthe
vicinity complained about the
noise.
The winter productions of the
group will be held in cooperation
with the Dayton Theater Guild at
the DaytonArt Institute. The first
presentation will be the we'll
known Shakespeare play, The
Tanning of the Shrew. A season
ticket campaign is now being con-
Quoted jointly by the two groups
with headquarters in the Memorial
Hall.
The Dayton theater group is
not a progressive one in itself.
But several members have Joined
in the past with the Yellow
Springs group in some very worth
while ventures.
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02

CHICAGO (ANP)-The Ne
gro People are aware that "only
the Progressives and not the Dem,
ocrats or Republicans : mean to
fight for their full citizenship"
declared Henry A. Wallace at a
Progressive Party rally here last
Friday night.
The 1913 presidential candidate
onthe Progressive ticket cited the
three-fold increase in. the party's
Harlem vote Nov. 8 as proof Of
this increasing awareness." In
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02
Hit by Pound /.
DevaluatiOn

FREETOWN, Sierra Leone
(ANP)-Hardest hit so far among
West Africans by the devaluation
of the British pound sterling ap-
pears to be students and prospect
i've students of educational institu-
tons in the United States. Not
only do these students have to pay
about SO percent more for tuition
and other fees but transportation
rates from West Africa to the
United States have also increased.
Transportation charges from
Freetown to New York, for in
stance, have risen from LIS
($21O) to LILO ($308.)
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02
Christmas Bazaar
TONIGHT at Y. IA. CA.

Tonight starting at 1880 pm.
and lasting until 11:3O pm. a
Christmas Bazaar will be pre-
scented at the YMCA on West
Fifth Street. This is another in
the series of programs offered
by the Fifth st. Y to attrack the
general public. I
The Fifth st. Y recently went
over the top in it's membership
drive despite advance predictions
that the quota would not be met.
Because Of this drive and the one
for the Community Chest, many
Of the activities ofthe Y had to
be curtailed, particularly those
entailing planning of programs.
However, the bazaar will wit
less the return Of the organiza-
ton to community programs. The
Boys Work department which also
had to temporarily suspend plans
is operating full time on a con-
crete plan to aid the young boys
of the community in maturing in
to healthy, constructive young
men. Leaders of various groups
have already been picked and are
working on programs.
Leaders are: Donald Dewitt, as
sisted by Amsden Oliver as adj
visors of the Wogaman Gray
with $50 boys under their juris-
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02
DR.. Julian Speaks
In indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. CAMP
DIR. Percy L. Julian, famed re-
search chemist, spoke to a capa-
city audience at the Senate Avenue
YMCA meeting here last Sunday.
His subject was "Science and
World Order"
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02
Tabernacle Baptist Church News

and Mrs. Minnie Parks, directress.
Little Tommy HUMPHREYS, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. David HUMPHREYS
of Germantown St. was crowned
"King Of the Kindergarten" in a
popularity contest which closed
lest Monday, conducted by the
Wogoman kindergarten at Desc
to Bass Courts. Dyetra Ann Nor
veil, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Curtiss Norvell of German
town St. was second award winner
and little Richard Gibson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gibson of
Banker Place was third place win
ner. All the children are pupils of
the Church School.
The Missionary Society will hold
a special business meeting Thurs
day, Dec. 8 at 7:15 pm. at the
church. Plans will be completed
forthe annual Christmas party for
children Of Cottages 6 and Z of
Shaver Acres. All members are
urged to be present. Officers will
also be elected.
Frank Peoples Sr. of S. Broad
way has returned home from
B%lairsville, Pa. where he was call
ed on account ofthe death of his
brother, John Peoples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester j. Sanford
of GIG Custer Place were hosts at
a Thanksgiving dinner in their
home last Sunday. Guests present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Rice Of
Springfield, O., Mr.. and Mrs.
Arts Hardy, Mesdames Hattie
Johnson, Katie Arnold and Lydia
E. Clay.
Mrs. Ada E. Jones of Hawthorne
St. returned last Monday from
Fl. Davis, Ala. where she was
CONTINUED on Page ~
The Ohio daily-express. (Dayton, Ohio) 1946-1950, 1949-12-02
the Police bIotter
By Jimmie N. Jones
BY Jimmie N. Jones

Immoral and indecent conduct
with a II year old girl from Rich
mond, Ind, brought a suspended
sentence of 80 days in the work.
house to Floyd Toler, age 81, of
131 Horace street., inthe Juvenile
Court Of Judge Frank w. Mich
olas. Thursday morning.
According to the Court, Toler
took liberties" with the girl dur
ing a ride from Richmond to
Dayton last Sunday.
Charged with neglect Of her two
children, ages II and IA, Mrs.
Mary Lundsford, 80, Of 2O7 Ma
pie St., was given a suspended
sentence of six months in the work
house. The Court suspended the
sentence on condition that he stay
home and provide for them.
Eugene Broaden, 33, of 16 S.
Summit St., found guilty of a
statutory rape of a IA year old
by a jury was sentenced to the
Lima state hospital for observat-
ion.
Attorney Strother Jackson, de-
tense council for Broaden asked
for a new trial on the ground
that the jury failed to consider
many facts in the case before re-
turning the verdict Of guilty. How
ever, Judge Lester L. Cecil over
ruled the motion for the new trial
and ordered Broaden committed
to the state institution to deter
mine his sanity. If found to be
sane, he will be returned to Day
ton for sentence.
A ten dollar bill in the toe of
his shoe did not prevent Robert
P. Curtiss, 80, Of 1873 Terrell
Court from being strong-armed by
four bandits in an alley near Ell
gin ave., according to his story to
Pits. l.. E. Ball and c.. V. Mast
ers.
According to the story, told by
Curtiss, he was accosted by the
four men and after searching him
and taking his billfold, found no
money in it and then, took his top
coat and hat. Not satisfied with
that they relieved him of his shoes
where the "Ten spot" was tucked
away inthe toe Of the right shoe.
Jack Slaughter, "a, of 14O6
Germantown St., is in a critical
condition at the St. Elizabeth hos
pital, following the cutting of his
throat by an unnamed assailant
in a w. Filth ST., Bar Wednesday
night.
Accordingto the reports, Slaught-