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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
OBITUARY
Ricl1ord |. Stevens
FATHER OF BLANCHE DIGGs

Richard 1. Stevens, Al Dale St.,
former deacon and one Of the
oldest members Of Ebenezer Bap-
fist Church, died January is at
the age Of 80 years.
Funeral services were held at
Ebenezer Church Tuesday after
noon. Jan. is. with the pastor,
Rev. w. S. Ravenell offlciating,
assisted by Rev. r. M. Owens and
Rev. ]. L. Jackson. Solos were
sung by John Thomas Warner.
Internent was in Mt. Hope Gem
etery. The Reid Memorial Chapel
had charge Of the funeral ar
rangements.
iMr. Stevens was born in Rich
mond, Va. He married Sarah
Crosby and the couple lived sew
eral years IN Philadelphia where
their five children were born, Of
whom the only survivor is Mrs.
Blanche Stevens Diggs, the well
known Boston singer,
The family moved to Boston
in 1895. Mrs. Stevens died in
1887. The only other survivor be-
sides Mrs Diggs is George Book
er, nephew, Of Richmond. Va.
who was present at the funeral.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
Star Concert Fills
Broom Hall

The Theta Alpha Chapter of
zeta Phi Sorority offered a truly
star concert to the public, at
Brown Hall, Sunday afternoon,
Jan. l6.
All the performers seemed to
surpass previous performances
and added substantially to their
regulations before crowd which
almost filled the hall.
Bernice L. Edwards, soprano,
accompanied by Tranas Long,
was the first to electrify the
audience, followed by Rollins
Griffith, pianist; Elywn Adams,
yiolinist, accompanied BY his
mother, Mrs. Estella Adams;
James O'Hara, tenor, accom-
panied by Rollins Griffith; Louise
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

Parks, reader, in a piano setting
furnished by Carmen Fuller;
Hattie E. Barber, soprano, ac-
companied by Letitia Stewart;
Maybelle Fenton Butler, pianist.
All these artists contributed to
a truly great program.
The Chapter Offlcers are
Ruphine E. Morrison, Doris A.
Warner, Catherine Headley,
Juanita Williams, Adele M.
Evans, Odessa Hinkson, Eliza
beth Knight. Mary Holeman,
Doris A. Warner. Ushers: Lii
lian Simpkins, Cynthia Bel
grave, Agnes Johnson, Josephine
montgomery, Marion Spencer.
E.a.o'B.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
Segregation coored Domnns Depreciation

games in Georgia. Already the
Governor of Georgia and the
grand dragon Of the Ku Klux
Khan have their heads together
to question the legality of Jackie
Robinson and Roy Campanella
playing against the Atlanta
Crackers next April.
Hickey is not going to allow the
reactionary governor Of Georgia
Herman Talmadge and the grand
dragon Of the XII Klux Khan
cause him to retreat one inch.
His entire team will play or there
will be no games. This is a clear
cut case Of standing up when it
may be costly to stand up. In TAX
ing firm stand, he avows his
willingness TO pay the price of
spreading democracy in sports.
If our congressman in Wash
ington, our generals in the army.
our admirals in The navy, our
governors of states, our sheriffs
and our policemen would all
stop toning down democracy.
ducking and lodging its clear i'm
plications, not counting the cost,
we would make rapid strides in
improving race relations, and
truly making America. in the
eyes of the world, not only a
country talking, but living de-
nlocracy.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
Roger Baldwin al
The Community
Church Sunday

"Can Democracy Succeed IN
Germany?p is the subject of the
address by Roger N. Baldwin, di-
rector of the American Civil Lie
critics Union, Community church,
Sunday, Jan. %, at 1890 m.
Mr.. Baldwin has just returned
from several months investiga-
ton Of political and social devel-
epments in Germany He served
1947 consultant to commanding
generals Japan, Korea on civil
liberties. He is also on the direct
ing boards of the India League,
the National Urban League, and
en- the Harvard University Over
seers' Committee OH the Eco
Monies Department.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
''Your Brothers Voice"
Clifford |. Miller


hope other members of the Chris
tian church will follow your ex-
ample"
Hickey responded by saying:
Il believe the time is not far dis
tant when it will not be consider
ed strange that one American
citizen can recognize skill in an
other regardless of his color. 1t
viii then be considered incred-
ible that the color Of a mans
skin could influence his selection
for a, job II has not been EN-
harrasing one single time since
the colored player came into our
game.
The Cincinnati Post reported
the citation last December. Now
the situation has changed where
the colored player could prove
embarrassing. for Brooklyn is
scheduled to play exhibition
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
Chambers Ross
NubtiaIs

The marriage Of Miss Carrie
Ross and Chauncsy Chambers
popular young tailor, both If
Boston, was solernnized Dec. 20,
at the Metropolitan Baptist
Church, with the pastor, Rev. Nj.
;. Minor officiating.
Attending the bride was her
sister Mrs. Helen Ross Dunn The
brides uncle William Ross, serv-
ed as proxy for Byron Chandler
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

name catapulted her into the
foremost ranks OF American sing
ers, has established a record for
appearances with leading orches-
tras. She was sololist n times
with eight of them. Also DR..
Serge Koussevitzky engaged her
for 8 concerts and one coast to
coast broadcast with the Boston
Symphony Orchestra during a
single week, the first time in the
conductors association with the
orchestra single soloist had
been so booked. Now whenever
this soprano comes this way don't
fail to hear her. 1t win be Sym
phony Hall for next time.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
REFUGE CHURCH OF CHRIST
697 Shawmut Ave.


Mother Martin Of Providence,
r. +, will conduct series Of
meetings, beginning Monday,
Jan. "A and continuing to Fri
day, Jan. 2s, under the auspices
of the Mothers Guild at the
Refuge Church Of Christ, corner
Sterling st. and Shawmut Ave,
each evening at 8:15 o'clock.
Don't fail to hear this noble
woman of God, who has stirred
the hearts of thousands thru
out the city and lifted the souls
Of those who were ready to per-
ish, pointing them to God, the
Comforter of all men, by her in
spring message.
This is her first time this year
in Roxbury. Come, let us exalt
His name together.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
FIRST A.M.E. CHURCH
tOld Charles STU
rev. o. wv. Childers, Pastor

Rev. o. w. Childers, Pastor
The pastor is preaching a
series OF sermons on 1.-THE Life,
Teachings and Work Of Jesus of
Nazareth" Last Sunday morn
ing the topic was 1.-THE Early
Life of Jesus" and in the eve
ming, "Jesus and Women" Sun
day, Jan. %, the morning topic
viii be 1.-THE Teaching OF Jesus
About Service and in the eve
ming, Jesus and Men, The
choir director, L. Lorenzo Greene
arranges the music to suit the
topic of the sermon, featuring
the great hymns and anthems
about Jesus. The large attend
ance indicates the popularity of
these sermons. Other features
are solos by outstanding singers.
The church is planning for sew
eral important events, one be-
ing the visit to Boston OF the
bishop Of this area, in the per-
son Of d. Ward Nichols Of New
York City. He will come sun
day and Monday, March 6 and Z.
The pastor has been elected a
member Of the Board Of Religious
education OF the A.ME. Church.
This board supervises the church
school literature, the Allen
League work and the religious
education publications OF the
denomination.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
GRANT A.M.E. CHURCH
1S5 Vernon Street
REV. "a .. Crumlin. Pastor

Rev. L. z. Crumlin. Pastor
The sermon last Sunday morn
ing was delivered by the pastor,
Mrs. Anna Wooten was soloist.
Among visitors we're Rev. John
Adams and several persons from
out Of town. The evening SER
mon was preached by Elder G.
P. Coles. The third quarterly
conference was held at the close
OF the evening service, with Ell
der Coles presiding. There we're
good reports from all the Auxili-
aries. Rev. Griffith Of Cambridge
will preach Sunday morning,
Jan. %.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
BRANCH RTcKEY STANDS

The big kickoffs for democracy,
one would expect, would come
from statesmen, social workers,
and churchmen. BY an irony Of
fate sportman has and is do
ing as much for quick democratic
action as any lover Of humanity.
Branch Hickey, president If the
Brooklyn Dodgers, spearheaded
the wiping out of the color line
in baseball in the major leagues.
He was cited for this achieve
ment. Charles P. Taft, president
of the Federal Council read the
citation: ITO Branch Hickey,
Christian sportsman, who has
practiced Christian principles in
sports notably by extending OPP
portunity without regard to race,
color or creed" Mr.. Taft added, ]
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
PLEASANT HILL
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. S. Il. Bullock, pastor

Req. S. II. Bullock, pastor
"For Whom Have You Prayed
Today" will be the theme of the
pastor Sunday, Jan. % over Wo-
RI, $50 on your dial. The pastor
and the Gospel Chorus will be
guests Of the First Baptist
Church in Mansfield, Sunday,
Jan. %. All departments of the
church have elected new officers
and fuller, more interesting and
more inspiring program is pro-
missed for 1949. The evangelical
evening worship viii be held as
usual at 7.30 pm, with Rev. Cliff
ford L. Miller Conducting. The
regular mid-week services every
Friday at s PM.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

whom the groom had chosen FOR
his best man. A business engage
ment prevented Mr.. Chandler
from attending the wedding al
though the ceremony was delayed
a half hour. Immediately after
the nuptials a reception was held
st the home of the brides moth
eT, Mrs. Carrie Ross.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers are
residing at 618 Shawmut ave.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
CHURCH OF GOD
1910 fremont st.
Rep. S. A. Green, Pastor

Req. S. A. Green, Pastor
A series Of subjects on woman'S
liberty will be discussed at the
Church of God by the pastor, be-
ginning Sunday, Jan. %. Come,
let us see what God says about
it, not mans teory, but Gods
word. Bring your bible with you.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
Speaks At Worcester

Samuel Piakston will be the
speaker at John St. Baptist
Church, Worcester, Mass, on
Sunday, Jan. 20, at $3.50 PM, for
the Sunday School Department
Of the United Baptist Conven-
ton of Mass. and r. I.
HERBERT L. JACKSON, Pres,
J, H. MADDOX, Vice Pres,
H. v. GREY, Secretary.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
PEOPLES BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. r. N. O1Dens, Pastor

Req. r. NJ. QUEENS, Pastor
Both services were well at
tended, and two excellent ser
mons were heard from the Pas
tor, who seems to be growing
more powerful with the New
Year, and is reaching hearts 50
that new members are added at
each service. The Senior Choir
occupied all day, and were their
usual inspiration In songs. Lead
ers were Fedora Manning and
Leila stinson.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

ELLABELLE DAVIS, the ac-
complished soprano heard here
recently in Jordan Hall, sang Jan.
IS in the Hampton Institute Alu-
steal Art Series which features
eminent artists of both races.
Miss Davis whose highly success
full performance in the role Of
Aida" in Verbs opera BY that
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
SILVER MASK STUDIO SHOP
522 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON

tines are on the racks and don't
fail to enquire how to secure the
beautifully dressed Valentine
Boudoir Doll on display in the
shop window.
M. j. DANDRIGE Prop.
MILDRED E. DAVENPORT, Mgr.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
Public Library
Events, Exhibits
LECTURES AND CONCERTS
LECTURE HALL

LECTURES AND CONCERTS
LECTURE HALL
NOON FILM PROGRAMS
In and Around Capetown "A
color motion picture. 1920 and
100 PM. Wednesday, Janupary
rs.
A ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION
ON WRITING FOR CHILDREN
Jean Poindexter Colby, Juy-
emile Editor, Houghton Miflin
Company; Dorothy Ernst, Assoc
ciate Editor Of Child's Life;
Elizabeth NJ. Gordon, Deputy
Supervisor, In Charge Of Work
with Children, Boston Public
Library Ruth Langland Hol-
berg, Author: Theresa Hurley,
Assistant to the Manager of the
Book Shop for Boys and Girls.
300 PM. Thursday, Jan. q.
STORY HOUR FOR CHILDREN
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Cronan,
2:30 FRIDAY, January %.
EXHIBITS
CENTRAL LIBRARY
Pubs DE CHAvANNES GAL
LERY, End floor.
SARGENT GALLERY, 5rd floor
Book illustrations in France
an exhibit in honor of GustaVe
Dore, born January 6, 1888 =
through Jannry 81.
ALBERT H. wIGGI1N CALI
LERY
An exhibition of Prints by
Felix Buhot, including etchings,
drypoints, and aquatints -
through January 80.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
COME IN AND BROWSE
AROCNDl

The Shop is featuring clear
ance and Markdown Sales on
many articles. Hallmark date
books are still being given away.
An attractive line of Valen-
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22


DIR. BENZ. j. MAYS
(MOREHOUSE)
FRANCE is sending to America
a THANK You Train of 49 cars
laden with gifts, one carload for
each of the AS states and the Dis
trict of Columbia The ship en-
titled 'AIerci America" left the
French port Jan. IA. It is sched-
ule to arrive at New Yodk, Sun
day, Jan, 80. DREW PEARSON
may well be proud.
THIS GOODWILL of the
French in return for past favors,
is an inherent noble characters
tic Of a hard working, unselfsh
people. The French are among
the most generous, hospitable
people in Europe. They have a
slogan of liberty, fraternity and
equality which they practice.
France gave America our SYM
holic Statue Of Liberty.
STATUE OF LIBERTY, now
the world famous beacon in New
York harbor, is a gift of the
French people following the
Franco Prussian war of 1870. War
weary and impoverished French
men raised S45o,oOO for the
Statue designed by Frederick
Bartholdi. Our Congress supplied
funds for the pedestal. Corner
stone was laid in August 1884 and
the unwilling was on Oct. 28, 1886.
NEW YORK will appropriately
welcome the 'Merci Anenca''
which viii pass within sight Of
the French 1884 gift. There will
be gala celebrations in New York
and in the other Al states. GOV.
PAUL e. DEvER viii receive the
French gift carload for the Bay
State. People everywhere will
gain a new understanding Of
great people. We hope colored
citizens will join in this cam
paign.
THERE is something about the
French people which makes
them stand apart from many
other nations of Europe in terms
Of democracy. OF course there is
every effort being made to dis
count this fact and to favor the
Germans as the necessary pow
err in Europe. France resents
this. So do other Allied nations.
But France, especially, has been
the bloody battle brunt of inva-
sion in two world wars.
C'EST LA GUERRE, as the
French will tell you, which has
made them among the most hu-
name people Of the world. France
has been the battle bulwark
which saved England and our
own shores in 1914 and again in
ls4i. Previously, France stood off
Prussia and suffered under Napo-
leon Nobody knows more about
the woes Of war han the French.
Nobody hungers for security,
peace and freedom more than
France.
EVEN so, we have heard the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
Boston TAXED
BY AIABE kOUNTzE

French people slandered and
maligned by small-souled indivi-
duals who principally resent the
French ability to recognize a
colored man or woman in col
lege or cafe. These same indivi-
duals praise the Germans as be-
ing superior or finer in spite Of
the latter's destructive wars and
henious crimes against society.
The propaganda against the
French has not been good. Mo-
even sensible.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

Anna Bobitt- Gardner has an
nounced her eighth annual classic
for Horticultural Hall, February
II, u, 10, and this is an event
to be taken in by art lovers and
those who are not art lovers. the
production Of this particular
event has done much to acquaint
members of other groups with
the accomplishments our group.
1t is well that we show cooper.
alive front to sll, Of whatever
group, and keep that hall well
filed throughout the entire time
of exhibition.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

Some persons now living re-
member when it was considered
extremely improper for an artist
to sing or perform on an instru-
ment without his music in his
hand, or before him. Many a
singer who would not know a
note as big as house would not
think of performing without that
big sheet of music. Pianists and
other musicians on instruments
had turner's for their music, and
the music turner was as much a
part Of the performances as the
instrument. Many turner's 1iei
not know notes, too, and they
learned when and where to turn
the page just as the performer
learned his stuff. How free and
convincing are the performances
of today, when there is nothing
between the performer and The
audience. These thoughts came
upon me as ! Witnessed and heard
the performance at Brown Hall,
last Sunday, and am more than
convinced that the law Of evogu-
ton is immutable. Now the per-
former ,entertains; then he tried
let you know FOR tried TOD the
extent of his knowledge. There
are still too many persons who
try to recite like school children,
and I viii discuss them some time
in the future,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

To all who attend concerts CIV
en- by me it is almost needless to
say that those VINO wish to hear
the entire program MUST be
there at the time scheduled. Cur
appearance, the Marion cites,
in St. Paul AME Church, Cam
bridge, Sunday afternoon. Janu-
airy so, will start at $3.50. See you
there.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
O'BanyOun's
Observations

We feel deep sympathy with
Blanche Diggs on the loss Of. her
father.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

Let US remember that segre-
CATION was initiated quickly; it
can be abolished the same way"
DIR. BENZ. ]. MAYS
tMOREHOUSE)
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

Can you keep a duck out of
water? Ralf Coleman is home for
rest. While resting az he is
going to team up with those 9TH
er inveterates, Jim Henderson
and Neal Mason and Ran
Quarles, and goodness knows
how many others and give US a
show. Knowing them as / do, we
do not have to make any propne-
sizes. just watch for the date and
60.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22
ADELE ADDISON

ADELG AGOAo\lN
Young soprano, new on the
musical horizon who gave n
b brilliant performance as
''MicaeIa" in Coldorsky's
presentation of Carmen at
the opera house last Sunday.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

Etheline Jumper of Ball St,
look first honors on a talent
scout program sponsored by the
Inventus Fine Arts Club at Shaw
House, last Saturday My Studio
takes a bow.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

FRENCH SENGALESE troops
we're largely responsible for Ger
nany's defeat ii the first world
swaY Hitler admits this in his
writings. These troops were the
prime reason the German Cen
eial Staff turned to heavy mobile
armor and long range strategy in
the succeeding war. France has
relied strongly on colored troops.
When Dixiecrats opposed brack-
citing colored divisions with white
the French added these units. in
Guiding the 372nd, 10 her cwn
divisions.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

FRENCH HISTORY, as regards
people Of color, equals and even
surpasses the history Of many
other nations. French home and
colonial rulers have been colored.
Thc French army, navy and air
force has been more integrated
than our own. In the arts, sciences
and other fields colored French
men have reached the heights de-
MED them elsewhere.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

JOSEPHINE BAKER and othel
current figures Of the Paris en-
tertainment world have made
younger Americans conscious of
the democracy in France. But it
stems back much further than
this. The great trio of French
authors, the Dumas duo, who
wrote sCamile," "Three Musk
eteers," and Count Of Monte
Cristo," were coiored. Similarly
one can relate more about many
others famous in France.
COLONIAL POWER that she
is, France has administered WITH
greater justice than the rest. The
loyalty of the French African
colonies perhaps saved the Allies
in world war II. Even the Japs
were more lenient with lhe
French in Asia, Que 10 past sol-
Grant attitudes. France has not
vet reached tn perfection OF
democracy but she is trying hard.
And any nation which can send
Liberty Statues and Merci Trains
carries high hopes of reaching the
goal. Vive la France.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

Don't forget Inc movie star
ring Louis Jordan, Valerie Black,
and an all colored cast, in Rox-
bury Memorial High School Aud
itorium, Friday, the 21st.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1949-01-22

CABINET MINISTERS such as
Diagne, belmont, Cadace aid
others have, Of course, served
France as commonplace. Nor
were they jim crow servants.
General Dodds, . mulatto, was
one of Frances greatest soldiers.
Toussaint was French. In the first
world war, the Air Defense Of
Paris was commanded by Naval
captain Mortenol. The first Yauks
to receive the Croix de Guerre
were trio of colored men.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-12-24
BRANDING IRON USED TO MARK
YOUTH HELD In SLAVERY
FOR EIGHT YEARS
Former Louisiana Sheriff
May Face Federal Charges

CINCINNATI, o. Dec. 81.
Especially - A 17-year-old Negro
youth held in Jail here told news
men a story last Saturday of
eight years spent in slavery on
the farm Of a Louisiana sheriff.
The young prisoner, who identi-
fled himself as Henry Williams,
of Ponchatoula, La, said he es-
capped from the farm a month ago
and came north on freight train.
Williams displayed branded
letter I'D" on his arm and abdo-
men which he said was placed
there by the sheriff.
He was picked up in Cincinnati
December IL on a charge of break
ing into a dry cleaning store and
taking two overcoats.
Williams claimed he was sold
into slavery at the age Of nine
when the sheriff promised the
youths mother he would free the
father from Jail in return for
custody Of the boy.
The youth claimed his father
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1949-12-24
Peekskill Mob Victims File
$2,200,000 Damage Suits
Judge Reserves
Decision Teachers
Salary Case

JACKSON, Miss, Dec. Is - AT
ter hearing testimony here for
three days this week, Federal Dis
trict Judge Sidney c. Mize reserv-
ed decision in a suit filed by the
NAACP to secure for Negro teach
ers salaries equal to those paid to
white teachers of similar training
and responsibilities.
The State of Mississippi, the
legislature of which had made a
special appropriation to fight the
case, admitted that lower salaries
were paid to Negro teachers whose
training equaled that of white
teachers. However, the state main
tanned, white teachers possessed
certain intangible cultural quail
ties superior to those of Negro
teachers and, accordingly, were en-
titled to greater pay. Moreover, the
defense contended, the state has a
right to set salaries as it sees fit.
Robert L. Carter and Mrs. Con-
stance Baker Motley, representing
the National Association for the
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