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The Nome nugget., 1949-05-25
Establish Foreign Trade Zone In Port Of Seattle

, SEATTLE, (P) The federal government has approved for eign trade zone in the Port of Seattle, Sen. Magnuson D.-Wash) said here Saturday night.
 A foreign trade zone permits loading and unloading of goods here without payment of import du i es, unless shipments are moved from the port area into the United States.
 Magnuson also announced he in tends to "get the army and navy out of the commercial shipping business"
 The Washington Democ { |, chairman of the Senate merchant marine committee, said the army has 300 ships and the navy 54 in competition with private ship ping.
 In a maritime day banquet ad- dress, Magnuson also criticized the transfer of American ships to Panamanian and Honduran regis try.
 'The American flag is disap- bearing from the seas," he assert ed.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-25
GEORGIA COUPLE VISIT HERE
 ON TOUR OF ALASKA

MT. and Mrs. Robert Snodgrass of Atlanta, Georgia, who are, touring Alaska have been big game hunting in Southwestern Alaska where they were with Charlie Madison and are reported to have been very successful on a bear hunt.
 They are planning to go north to see Point Hope and Point Bar row if time and weather permit before returning to Georgia. They are particularly interested in the ancient civilization of Point Hope.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-25
Secy. Forrestal
 Now Rests In Arlington

Continued from Page One) high military honorS.
 The boom of saluting gun sounded when his body reached the main gates and continued as it was slowly conducted to the cemetery's amphitheater.
 The salutes sounded, one a min ute, until l9 guns were fired.
 President Truman stood at the head of the casket as the service was read.
 Mrs. Forrestal and her sons, Michael and Peter, attended pri- vate services and were not seen among those in the amphitheater.
 After the services, which lasted about 20 minutes, the body was again slowly carried to private burial on a sunny hillside.
 A bugler blew the solemn fare we'll of "Taps" and the traditional military salute to the dead of three volleys was fired over For reStal's last resting place.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-25
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STARTS
 MONDAY, MAY 30

Community Daily Vacation Bi- ble School begins Monday, May 70, at the Federated Church and continues until June 10, when a program will be given in the eve uing. Sessions are from 9 10 l2 each morning, with afternoons free.
 Everyone present the first day will receive a surprise gift. In or ter to receive this, the pupil must le there the first day. Everyone who attends every day and does good work will receive a certifi- 2ate at the last day program.
 This school is for ages four through high school. Be sure to come. Tell your friends about D. V. B. s. and invite them to .>ome. There will be Bible stories, singing, games, and things to make suitable to each age group. Min tsterS and other Christian workers )f this community are planning to s4e your children the first day.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-25

At present, the only coast-to- coast rail line in South America is the route from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Valparaiso, Chile.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-25

Fred Dent. mine operator from he Council area is here awaiting favorable weather to start opera tons on his dredge.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-25
Hospital News

Gordon Ahkolik is in the hos pital today for removal of his ton SilS.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
Mrs. ROOserVeIf
Defines "A Liberal

NEW YORK-On being quizzed
as to what her definition Of a
liberal is. Mrs. Eleanor Roose-
welt admits that it is difficult to
put into words an all embracing
definition of liberal. She gives
her concept of liberal in her
column, IF YOU ASK Me- in
the July issue Of MeCalIls maya
zine.
A liberal. writes the former
First Lady, tries to see a queS-
tion from as many points of view
as possible and then decides
which is the point of view which
will benefit the greatest number
of people" Pursuing her theme
to concise conclusion, she says,
he need not be either conserva-
tive or radical, but he must be
able to be objective, to try to
free himself from prejudice and
to subordinate his own special
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
Still PICKETING
RITz-PLAzA HALLS

Club Emancipation announced
plans today for mass demon
stration and picket line to be
held at the Ritz-Plaza Halls on
Wednesday evening, August Srd.
The RitzPlaza Halls have re-
fused to rent space to the club
for a dance because Of its inter
racial membership. Club Eman-
cipation members have been
picketing the Halls for seven
weeks in an effort to win a re-
versal of the managers policy of
segregation.
Jack Lee, executive board MEM
Der, issued an appeal to the COM
munity to support their demon
stration. Said Lee, "Jin Grow
was never beaten anywhere by
the good wishes of sympathetic
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
CROWDS AT USHER C0NCLAVE
SERMON WITHOUT TITLE.
Presented by Elder ]. |. Davis, Duly 81

The Berea Seventh Day ADJ
yentsit Church will be the center
of Spiritual Fire" Sunday eve
ming, July 81, at 8 o'clock, when
Elder t. L. Davis, the minister,
presents a sermon without a
title.
Elder Davis has informed this
writer that this coming Sunday
evening hour he will give to the
people of Boston the most i'm
portant message he has presented
since coming here nearly two
years ago. As he worded it .The
Sermon all Boston has been
waiting for"
Having heard this outstanding
lecturer, evangelist, preacher and
singer, one can only await that
moment with great expectancy.
Before coming to Boston, Elder
Davis had thrilled thousands in
all sections of these United States.
He is lecturer of national fame
and uses as his motto "Dignifed
services for people who like the
finer things"
Elder Davis will be assisted
by a choral group under the di-
rection of Morris H. Small, Min
lister Of Music for Berea.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
VETS ORGANIZATION
TO PICNIC SUNDAY

The Military Order of the
Coolies, VRW, Pup Tent No.
IS, invites the public to a picnic
at Whalan Park, Providence,
R. l., tomorrow, Sunday, July 81.
Buses will leave at 10 AN.
fro m464 Mass. Ave. On the bus
light refreshments will be served
free. For tickets call GA 71o51.
George Harding, chairman of
the arranging committee wants
all to know that although the
Coolies are considered the fun
part of the ". F. w. they have
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
The Former Freddie Walker
and Husband Visit Hub

Church choir in which the bride
was a singer, will greet the
couple.
The romance started a year
or two ago when the couple
were introduced by letter by the
groom's father and mother who
had met Fredricka while they
were on visit to the Hub. This
was one time when parents
made the match" However.
sweet Freddie said nothing to
even her most intimate friends
who all told her to keep her
eyes open and if she saw a likely
man to do her part in interest
ing him. It was love at first
sight, for when they met "our
Freddie knew that she had
met her fate.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

by-standers. AS long as Sam
Furash at the Ritz-Plaza con-
tinues to insult the colored people
of Boston by continuing his poll
cies of segregation there, so long
will Club Emancipation picket
his halls, and continue its fight
to restrict his business. The time
has come for the people Of the
South End to rise up in protest
and demonstrate to Furash that
his jim crow policies must go.
I ask each of you who read this
statement to make it your con-
Germ to come to the Ritz-Plaza
Halls, ZIG Huntington Ave,
Wednesday evening, August 3, at
7 Pm. to join our picket line, and
thus to tell Mr.. Furash, and the
other bigots in Boston, that we
are tired of second-class citizen
ship, and that we want our full
equality, nowl"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

Catherine "Cappy" Potter
Organixer-President of the
Colored Women's Bowling
League of Boston, who has
returned home after vaca-
tioning in Cleveland, Ohio.
Mary Lee Wilkes, treasurer
Of the National Bowling AS
sociation, Inc, and Beulah
Loeb, champion kegler,
have requested "Cappy" to
organize a New England
branch of the MIA. While
in Cleveland, Miss Potter
was received by the Rev.
and Mrs. o. B. Quick Of
Cory Methodist Church,
formerly of 18th Methodist
Church here, DR.. and Mrs.
Thomas and Mrs. Dora
Buclner.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

birthday cake" adorned the
special table in the vestry and
Mrs. Ravenell, a lovely picture
in pink and white, graciously
gave away many slices. Mrs.
Maude Trotter Steward of the
Guardian who arrived direct
from the station after her trip
to New York and who was a
special guest of the pastor, was
given roses by the same gra-
cious lady.
The celebration began on
Wednesday, July 10, with the
Busy Bee Club providing the
program, Mrs. Dorothy Burke,
NC. Thursday evening there
was a musical program, Mrs.
Carrie Satterwhite, NC, Friday
night, was church night, Martin
Hawkins, NC; Sunday, July
10, was Church Clubs night, Mrs.
Amy johnson, NC. and sermon
by Rev. L. M Tobin, AM,BD,
pastor of Baptist Church in At
lanta, Co., and director School
of Religion, Moorhouse College.
The management of the ami
verSary celebration was in the
efficient hands of the following:
General chairman, Mr.. E. o.
Morris; Asst. Gen. Chair, Mrs.
Octavia Walker; Gen. Sec'y., Miss
Ida L. Bergman; Asst. Sec'y.,
Mrs. Huldah Henderson; Treas,
Mrs. Mary Luck.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE: Mrs.
Lille Ballard, Chairman; Mrs.
Amy Johnson, Sec'y.; Mesdames
Nan Trap, Pauline Owens, Hat
tie L. Jones, Dorothy Hill, Lee
Spencer, Mabel B. Robinson,
Carrie Satterwhite, Mrs. Hill, Mrs.
Allstons Mr. Theodore Thomas
BANQUET COMMITTEE:
James Hall. Chairman; Pearl
Edmunds, Alice Freeman, Deacon
Williams, Lorraine Crawford, Ed
ward McBrayer, Mae Chiles,
Phoebe Downes, Anna Williams,
Ella Martin, Sadie Dennis.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: Mrs.
Addie Smith, Chairman; Mr..
Hawkins, Mrs. Price, Mr.. Weeks,
Mrs. Hall. Mrs. Bernice Young,
Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Eleanor T.
Brown, Mrs. Alice Taylor, Mr.. T.
L. Bailey, Mrs. Timothy Newton
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

also serious activities" We have
hospital work and we make gifts
to the patients. All money made
on any affairs given by the
Coolies is used in the hospital
and to make gifts. Leaders in the
order are: Jerry C. Wilson,
George Bracy, Paul Wray, VIM.
E. Robinson, Jack Goodrum,
Arthur jackson, VIM. H. Green,
Charles H. Leeis, George R.
Harding, Richard Lamb, VIM.
Campbell.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence A..
Kimbrough, Jr., the former
Fredricka Walker, are spending
part Of their honeymoon in
Boston, the brides original
home. They arrived from Chi
cago Thursday and are domi-
ciIed at the home of the BRIDES
mother, Mrs. Bertha walker,
924 fremont st.
Mrs. Walker issued cards this
week Announcing the marriage
and invited friends to a recep-
ton in honor Of the new-yweds
Friday, August 5, at the club
parlors Of the League Of Wo-
men for Community Service, $50
Massachusetts Ave-, where many
of "Freddie's' Boston friends,
including members Of Zion
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
Already For
Natl Meet
Of L.B.P.O.E.

SAN FRANCISCO, S. W. Cor
lett, General Chairman of the
Grand National Convention of
Elks, announces that prepara-
tons for hosting the gathering,
opening on Aug. 81 are near
ing completion. Local commit
tees are in full swing and a sue
cessful convention is assured.
The Housing Committee, at this
early date, has available reser-
yations for more than twenty
thousand delegates and guests.
There will be no sleeping of
three or four in bed if you at
tend the 1949 Convention in San
Francisco.
There is everv reason to come
to this most coIorful of all AM
erican cities. 1t can fulfill a
lifetime desire of wanting to
visit California and you have
a chance to be an honorary
"Forty-Niner" as the state cele-
brates its Gold Rush" Centen-
NAL. Then, too, there will be
no esweltering heat to hinder your
business or pleasure. Year round
average temperature for San
Francisco is SIS degrees in the
day and lightly cooler in the
evening. In fact, it would be ex-
tremely wise to bring along a
topcoat.
This sprawling metropolis, har-
boring the worlds finest nat
ural seaport, is city which has
defied description. 1t is gener-
ally agreed however that it is
a 'city with a flavor where
races and cultures blend with
out friction 81 restriction. THE
colored population Of San Fran
cisco has increased eight hun
dred per cent since 1910. The
program for the Grand National
Convention will be the greatest
in recent years.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
CIVIL RIGHTS, RALLY
AT FREMONT TEMPLE

and city are very great today.
At this rally we hope to mount
the offensive against those re-
dictionary forces who would de-
stroy our country--the men who
are responsible for attacks on
colored Americans, like the at
tack on the Benders boy and
the frameup Of the Trenton :
Six.
AL citizens of Boston are urged
to attend the rally at fremont
Temple, Friday night, July 20.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
DELEGATES FROM
NEAR AND FAR AT
USHERS C0NFAB

With grand banquet and with I
the installation of officers, the
National United Ushers Associa-
ton of America, holding sessions
in the Union Methodist Church,
Columbus ave, last night, Fri
day, brought to clinaxing close
its five-day convention, which
members said was zone of the
most enthusiastic and success
ful' in the Associations 30-year
history.
Delegations came not only from
points in New England, New
York and Pennsylvania, but from
far-away California and several
other Western states and from
states in the South. Although
the convention was scheduled
to open Monday, July rs, dele
gates began arriving as early as
the Saturday and Sunday before.
BY Monday night the great ma
jority Of delegates and local
members were in attendance at
a Get Acquainted Musical Tea
and reception to the national Of
fcers. More than 600 delegates
had arrived by Tuesday night.
Rev. W. S. Ravenell, pastor of
Ebenezer Bapt. Church, Boston,
gave the opening sermon Tues
day morning. National Chaplain
Mrs. Mary B. Shelton, conducted
devotionals and selections were
rendered by the Greater Boston
Ushers Chorus.
The Junior Association held
exercises Tuesday afternoon and
early evening, with Laymon t.
Hunter, minister Of music, Christ
Temple, Boston, in charge Of the
musical program. Other partici-
pants were Barbara Palmer
Phyllis 1oetif vocal SOLOS
Hotter Instrumental solo; I'D
ward harris, violin solo; Carter
E. Lowe, Miss Lubertha Hill and
others, addresses.
Rev. DR.. Marshall Shepard,
pastor of Mt. Olivet Tabernacle
Baptist Church, Philadelphia, and
Recorder Of Deeds, Washington,
DC, was principal speaker at
the Tuesday night meeting. In
PRODUCED by Rev. DR.. ]. E. JeltA
pastor Of Bethel Baptist Church,
Boston, Rev. Shepard spoke elo-
quently of the work of preach
ers and the church in relation
to the progress of American col
ored people. In conclusion, he
exhorted the ushers to place
high value on their services as
great help in building church
membership.
Musical selections were rend-
cred by the Philadelphia Broth
erhood Chorus. Greetings were
extended for ministers and local
churches by Rev. A. A. Perry of
Columbus Ave. A. M. E. Zion
Church, and for the Intsrdenom-
national Ushers Association Of
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

Following up on the Confer
ence to Defend the Bill of
Rights, held in New York City
two weeks ago, Rally 70 HUI
man and Civil Rights win be
held friday, July 20, at 8 P.M.,.
at fremont Temple, 90 fremont
st.. Boston.
In announcing the meeting,
the Civil Rights Congress which
is sponsoring the rally. stated
that danger to human freedom
and civil rights in our country
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
To Defend
Young
BenderS

The Joint Action Committee to
defend Harold Blenders will meet
on Monday evening, August l, at
8 PM, at AGA Mass. Ave, to map
plans for the continuance Of its
two-pronged campaign to free
Harold Blenders, and to achieve
the custer OF Gerald Ball, MIA
employee who brutally attacked
young Blenders with a 12-inch
pipe.
The Joint Action Committee
announced that an appeal had
been entered in behalf Of young
Blenders. Blenders was last week
found guilty of assault and bat
terry" upon old Ball.)
Arthur Jones, acting chairman
of the Joint Action Committee,
issued an appeal to all commune
ity leaders and organizations to
join with the committee in work
ing for Blenders acquittal. Jones
warned that "a spirited campaign
conducted by many church and
community groups will be neces-
sary to win reversal of this un-
fortunate decision. AS in the
case of the Trenton Six, VIC
tory can come only after vigor-
Gus campaign Of defense by all
kinds of organizations which
have an interest in justice"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
10th Anniversary
of Church Pastor
Most Successful

The celebration of Rev. Will
liam S. Ravenell's 20 years as
pastor of Boston's historic Eb-
enezer Baptist Church, situated
on W. Springfield ST., was
brought to a triumphant close
Monday night, July 20, with a
banquet in the vestry, preceded
by a musical program held up
stairs in the large auditorium.
All the latter dinner" speeches
were thus before the repast,
which was, by the way, one of
the most delicious served to a
large group in recent times.
For the program the master of
ceremonies was E. o. Morris,
introduced by Mrs. Lille Ball
ard, chairman of the program
committee.
Greetings from absent invited
guests were read and included
expressions of esteem for Rev.
Ravenell by Rev. D. L. Fergu-
son, rector Of St. Cyprian's Epis-
copal Church, and the pastor of
Morgan Memorial. Personal
greetings were extended by Rev.
]. E. Jeltz, president of the Bap-
list Ministers Conference of
Boston and vicinity, from Rev.
A. A. Perry of Columbus Ave.
AM.E. Zion Church, Rev. r. M.
Owens, Of Peoples Baptist
Church, Rev. A. Arnold, Of Ros-
lindale Baptist Church, Rev. w.
Marvin Gibson of Union Baptist
Church, Cambridge. Mrs. Gibson
of the Advisory Committee on
Service to Youth. Justice G..
Bruce Robinson of the Juvenile
Court. There were most pleasing
musical and literary selections
by the following: William NAL
iory piano. Mrs. Nan o. Trapp.
reading. Miss Ida Bergman, vo-
cal solo, Mrs. Alma Ward, piano,
Then following so many pre-
sensations to pastor and wife.
so numerous that the reporter
may have missed some. The list
included Deaconess Board, Anna
Mallory; Deaconess Board, w. E.
Weeks; Trustee Board, D. E.
Perkins; the Church ($5O0) Ern-
est Cook; Friendship Circle,
Mrs. Eleanor Brown; Sunday
School, Miss Josephine Williams;
Usher Board, Mrs. Bessie Ford;
Pilgrim Progress Club, Mrs.
Mary Luck; Busy Bee. Club,
Mrs. Mabel Robinson; Willing
Workers, Mrs. Sadie Allston;
Flower Club, Mrs. Florence
Siversive; Missionary Circle,
Mrs. Octavia Walker; Gospel
Chorus, Mrs. Pauline Owens; Sr
Choir, Mrs. v. Smith; Mrs. Mary
Luck; Housewives League, Mrs.
Estella L. Crosby; Ebenezer Bro
therhood, Ted Bailey; Mrs. Alice
Taylor. Then there were flowers
to Mrs. Ravenell and many per-
sonal gifts. The sum Of all the
money ran into four figures.
Mrs. Bernice Stokes and her
committee were responsible for
splendid decorations and the pas
tor commended all those who
had helped to make the anniver-
sary so splendid a success. The
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

Plan to attend, for this special
service is dedicated to you, Mr..
and Mrs. Public. The special
singinspiration is the part where
your favorite, selection will be
sung.
The service to remember at
Berea Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 712 Shawmut Ave, July
81, 800 Pm. Bring your Bibles
and your friends.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

New England by Mrs. Rhoda ].
Page, president. Remarks were
made by Allan A. c. Griffith, Sr.,
National president, at this ses-
sion the church was literally
jammed. All seats were occu-
pied, with many persons stand
ing.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

currently LIST vice-president.
The proceedings Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday included
transactions of business, instruc-
ton in ushering, program Of art
and craft, Mrs. Hattie E. Cham
berlin il charge; health talks
with Mrs. Minnie T. Davis. mis-
sress 81 ceremonies, and adj
egesses bs Mrs Sophia r. john
oM ias Carser .
Blanche Dabhs Mrs Mary &
Shelton, Mrs. Eliza L. Kilgo, Mrs.
Florence Jones and the Rev. W.
Frederic Fisher, pastor of Christ
Temple. Boston; solo by Lillian
Harrison.
Rev. Edgar c. Mcleod, Union
M etho dist Church pastor,
preached the annual sermon
Wednesday night and music was
rendered by combined choruses
from Philadelphia, Brooklyn and
Boston.
The Speakers Bureau Delegate,
Mrs. Mabel A. Grey, chairman
presented an educational pro-
gram Thursday night Features
were piano scholarship contest
and singing by the Dixie Cos
pei Chorus.
A memorial service was con-
Quoted Friday morning, with an
impressive eulogy delivered by
Rev. Richard M. Owens, pastor
of Peoples Bapt. Church, Bos-
ton, and music by the Brooklyn
Continued on Page Four)
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

Many organizations in Ward 4
have already endorsed the can
didacy of JAMES H. D. BAILEY
Friend Of the People, for City
Councillor
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

people as a whole"
interests to the interests of the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30
Cord Of Thanks

Mrs, Planie Washington, 81
Lenox St, wishes 70 thank all
neighborS and friends for their
kindnesSes to her during the
illness and death o finer hus-
band, Mr.. Ewdard Ellis Wash
ington, who passed away We'd
nesday morning July 20 at Bos-
ton City Hospital.
Sleep on and take your rest
loved you, but God loved
you best.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

There are some traits that win
friends, only sincerity can hold
them"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-07-30

Founder and first presidsst
of New England Association
currently 1st vice-president.
Evening star., 1949-05-18

Eorly American, Modern, Provinicol or 18th
Century decorating schemes ore underseored
with long weorine-beouy when you choose
this handsome corpetne, Serenode hos an
eye-interestine carved look from its twisted
plain pile Lone-weorine from Bieelows
expert looming methods. And its high-low
pile obsorbs footprints, stands up to crushing.
Its handsome seIf-tone shodings -. cholk
oroy, doeskin beige, woodlond rose. powder
Green ore all ovoiloble in three impor-
tont widths So. 9. Il and l5-feet. Let US
show you this luxurious broodloom let
US explain our tockIess method OF Installation.
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wAf-ysoor oovsransk sixth Ho~
c.~.arsa.& neferrod Psvmeees Msy % AnOaaol