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The guardian., 1951-02-17
MASS. DELEGATES
TO MARTINSVILLE 7

A delegation of 35 Massachu-
sets residents travelled to Rich
mond, Va, on January 80, in a
last-ditch plea to Gov. John
Battle of that state to save the
lives Of the Martinsville Seven.
The delegation, organized by
the Boston Committee to Save
the Martonsville Seve nj" in
cluded the following. The organi-
cations which they represented
are indicated; Walter A. O'Brien,
director, Progressive Party of
Massachusetts, and chairman of
the dele G alto n; Mr.. Lascelle
Watts, Community Church; Mrs.
Edith Timpson, Young Progress
sives of America, Massachusetts,
Division; Mr.. Yates Holmes,
United Electrical, Radio and Ma
chine Workers Union; Mrs.
Louise Frye, Minute Women for
Peace; Mr.. Robert Dublin and
Mr.. Reginald Tubbs, United Fur
niture Workers, CLIO; Mr..
Jesse Maxwell and Mr.. Ricco
Porcaro, Unite d Packinghouse
Workers Of America, C.I. o.;
Mrs. Fannie Wasserman, Inter
national Workers Order; Miss
Mary Ann Johnson, Miss Matte
Cannon and Mrs. Ellen Brown
The guardian., 1951-02-17
on FREEDOM! OH FREEDOM!
EDITH 5. SAMPSON WORLD cITIzE
BY REV. CLIFFORD L. MILLER

EDITH s. SAMPSON WORLD CITIZEN
Freedom on fronts own freedom Inc hoi ~
come to integrate the activities OF all lovers OF lreeu
effective work The and responsibilities OF our ON aeee
~ sampson has cataputed into pressing problems OF tn
whole world This is as it should be. ,... ,.,oua4a
After her appointment this high office aternae oeesa
some of our racial newspapers openly expressed the nope tnat
d he protagonist of and make the UN sounding
Race Congress petition before the UN to be pressed or
The NJ AA C. p had edited by Dr. W. B. 3. Dubos wouu
not gng for these give the chance Of lifetime to prove ne
self a racial leader? ,, 80.
There is no record she sdeepped or trimmed corners
Her tenure Office abundanty proves she mas steao u
etv horne in mind she appointed UN delegate to repre-
sent the American people She assigned to duty 70 the Social
noaniaran Cultural Committee Her special work mas Oeen
with the Repatriation prisoners of World War H. 30 wen mas Sh
performed her duty that German newspaper Hamburg
Abendblat calls her "the guardian angel OF prisoners OF Wa"
Some Of us would have preferred her Identifying herself with
~ ,ggles and telling all the about them We must keep
N mind always how it is to be born American IN Alabama
bov difficult it is to American in Washington What
struggle 10 feel like an American in New York To be hrst class
American citizens should be the goal of all our civic svng 40
have Bunche with universal mind trying to untange CoOa
problems Sampson with cosmopolitan mind working Ior tne
eatriatio Of war prisoners flesh and blood
nons to be representative Americans This amazing thing OIL
ooed Americans showing such aptitude for international tasks
should all realize that own suffering ana compassion
have helped prepare for world citizenship
Edith Sampson all the measures she fought for IN
her committee affirmative vote Her success largely
due to her habit of asking Gods guidance when moenous de-
cns must be She says m Sunday School teacher
Hut know that days all must work together deoateo
n our cause and take leader know the source OF all
mower and we afford become cock and sure hat we
Law that asde She frankly admits inequalities THE Asatcs look
us for leadership they how treat our 100000
coored folks they be blamed for thinking We too have dark
skins If they their 1sA00oOO like that how VIII they
treat us?
The guardian., 1951-02-17
Kirton S N. Y.
Recital Lauded

In presenting st. Clair Kirton
to his small, but highly intel
lectual and appreciative audi
ence, Wisdom st. Bishop, Direc-
tor of the Wisdom School of
Music declared, Ever and anon.
Nature pauses and makes her
self a genius" Continuing, she
stated, THE poet you are about
to hear Is regarded as such a
product of Nature. His mem
orv is phenomenal-as you shall
soon see" ;
With such an introduction, the
moments were tense with great
expectations. What fol-
lowed at the Harlem Y.W.CA.
Auditorium that very, stormy
evening is amply described in
the following letter:
"Allow me to offer you my
heartiest congratulations and
fluctuations on the magnificent
presentation of the reading of
your original compositions on
Wednesday evening, Jan. 81. /
was truly sorry that the weather
was so very bad that evening.
You certainly deserve great
credit for the wonderful manner
with which you performed. Os
/ told you, you have a marvel
Gus memory. Only a first class
memory could have given the
results you gave. The poems
you selected were well suited for
the occasion. Your rendition
was excellent and was greatly
appreciated by the audience.
1T is rather unusual for a
poet to read his own compo-
sition, but you did an admirable
job. I hope you will continue
to influence humanity with the
marvellous gift God has given
you. With Gods blessing upon
your future efforts, / am
Very truly yours,
(Signed) e. ELLIOT DURANT,
Rector of st. Ambrose Church,
N. Y; Editor and Publisher OF
the Christian Courier.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

of the United Civic Circle; Rev.
Amos C. B. Murphy, Lawrence
Ministerial Alliance; Mrs. Anne
Timpson and Mr.. Louis Hicks;
Communist Party of Massachu-
sets; Mrs. Lonrana Smith, Law
renee, Progressive Party; Mr..
Royal Jones, Martinsville Seven
G o m m lite e; Mrs. Gaunzetta
Mitchell, Peoples Baptist Church;
Mrs. Sue Koritz, Civil Rights
Congress of Massachusetts,; Mr..
Dick Simmons, La bor Yout h
League; Miss Barbara Corbin,
representing newspaper FREE
DOM; Mrs. Frances Bollen, Lynn
Progressive Party; Mr.. Owen
Brooks, Ward IA Progressive
Party; Mr.. Harold Blackwell,
Ward IL Progressive Party; Miss
Joy Clark, New Bedford Pro-
gressive Party; Mr.. Isaac Grant
and Mr.. Mentor -Kerxhalli, Laura
Leak, Committee for Martinsville
Seven of Worcester; Mr.. Richard
Klein, Springfield Progressive
Party.
The delegation fought against
a segregation policy in the Grey
hound Bus Terminal in Wash
ington and won the right to sit
together after walking out in a
body.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

Director Of History Week at John
Hancock Hall, Sunday afternoon,
was well attended,
The program m, featured the
Academy Players in their his
toric tableau-drama, "Some Mis-
sing Pages in American History,
staged and directed by James w,
Henderson, was rated as the best
ever. The manager of the Hall
was so well pleased that he noti-
fed Anna bitt-Gardner that
the Hall is avoilable for her use
next year.
Those assisting were the Bos-
ton Colored American Chorus,
Ernest w. Simms, conducting,
and Blanche c. Morris, accom-
panist, received generous ap-
plause.
Robert Battle, rising young
tenor soloist, has a definite style
of singing that pleased the audi
ence, his "Ren aine" was
especially well done. Colonius
Davis was accompanist.
Jacqueline (Jackie) Jones, Is
year-old pianist, pupil of Anna
Bobitt- Gardner showed that she
is well on her way to become a
concert pianist, her two numbers,
''Poliehinell", by Rachmaninoff,
and Sonata Pathetique", by
Beethoven, being rendered with
The guardian., 1951-02-17
Charles 81. A.M.E. Church
Worren ST. g. Elm Hill Ave
pev Walter C. Davis. PasfoE

The Church truly is moving on.
Feb. IL, 1851, proved one of the
most outstanding of Founders
Day observances in Charles St.
Church with all organizations,
groups, and members responding
100 per cent, strong. Members
were proud of their glorious
heritage precepts of African
Methodism, as Rev. Davis, hon
oring Founder Richard Allen
took his all-day text from "On
This Rock Build My Church"
Long dormant emotions were
stirred as the Pastor in his in
imitable, personal manner, por-
trayed the early struggles of
Christianity, compared with
those of our church, stressing
"the true church is in the hearts
of men-the building but a Gym
boil" The theme continued at
the musical tea sponsored by
Board No. 2 where historical
facts were offered with the out
standing musical and literary
numbers. The three choirs were
noteworthy, with the versatile
Youth Choir surprising with
their A Cappella rendition of
The guardian., 1951-02-17
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Iohn HANCOCK Hall

steps Toward a Survival
Ideology," will be the subject of
DR.. Harlow Shapley's address at
Community Church, Sunday,
February l8, at 10: 80 AM. DR..
Shapley, head of the Harvard
Astronomical Observatory, is in
ternationally famous in the field
of science. He is a past president
OF the American Association for
the Advancement Of Science and
a member of numerous profess
sional societies, both here and
abroad. DR.. Shapley has taken
the lead among his colleagues in
orienting them toward peace, and
in stimulating scientists in gem
eral to come out of their labora-.
tories in its pursuit. The service
will be conducted by the min
lister, Rev. Donald G. Lothrop.
Arthur Lang will be at the
organ. The Community Church
is non sectarian and the public
is invited.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
q t.

Lift Thine Eyes" BY the time
this goes to press the congrega-
ton will have proudly and low
ingly bade God speed to Rev.
Davis, as he leaves Feb. Is, to
join the group Of distinguished
ministers selected to attend the
impressive Bishops Council, Feb.
22, in Los Angeles, California.
His grateful members have band.
ed themselves in a pact to prove
their appreciation of his untir-
ing efforts here, by carrying out
his program precisely during his
absence. Stewardess Bd. No. l.
will sponsor a Promenade Of
Presidents Wives, Feb. %, $40
P. NJ, with prizes for those re-
porting the two highest returns.
-CLARISSA ]. HOLMES,
The guardian., 1951-02-17
FIRE DEPT.
EXAMS

Beginning Monday, February
26, at 7:9O PM, and each week
thereafter, classes will be held at
the Robert Gould Shaw House,
II Windsor street, Roxbury, for
ali men between the ages of 81
and 35, veterans and non-veter-
ans, interested in the examina-
ton for the Boston Fire Depart
ment, which will be held in May.
Veterans may file at the age of
20 years and 6 months. There
are no height or weight limits.
All questions will be of high
school level or below. Applica-
tions should be filed at the State
House and also procure the Red
Book on the examination, at the
State Documents Section, State
House. Ladderman Lloyd C..
Phillips, first winner of the Ken
nedy Memorial Award, will be
the instructor. The classes are
sponsored by the Toy Post No.
953, VIEW.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
Aristo Pays
tribute To
Dr.. Woodson

AT the 10Th observance of
History Week held at the Inter-
national House, 100 Beacon
Street, Boston, the Aristo Club
Of Boston, New England Repre-
sentative of the Association for
the Study of Race Life and His
tory, paid tribute to the late DR..
Carter G. Woodson, relating the
lightlights of his outstanding
contributions as historian and
educator in an impressive candle
light service led by Mrs. Muriel
w. Turk, Chairman of the
Tribute Committee. In his men,
ory, "There Is No DEATH" sung
by Mrs. Alberta C. Valentine,
and a re-dedication of Aristo
members to the work for which
DR.. Woodson gave his life, con-
cluded the service.
The speaker, James P. Goss,
Junior Director of Boys Work,
Lexington, was introduced by
the chairman, Miss Lucille M.
Deans. His message. Race His
tory and Today's Crisis" was an
inspiration to all present. He
traced the political, economic
and military aspects of the pres
ent crisis, urged all to remem-
ber themselves first as Ameri-
cans; not to lay themselves omen
to suspicion as minority group,
and to adhere to and continue 20
believe in the ideal of democracy
provided by the Constitution and
the Bill of Rights.
Other parts of the program
consisted of the Statement of
the Occasion" by Mrs. Alberta
c. Valentine, and greetings by
President Harriet T. Kelley
Music was furnished by Miss
Tonne Digger, soprano; Miss
Patti Evans, 'cellist, and Miss
Ruth Coleman, pianist. Mesdames
Adele Evans and Alberta c.
Valentine served as accompanist
and pianist for the occasion.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
O'BanyOun's
Observations

Agitation always precedes
revolution. I hate to keep pick
ing away at procrastinators, but
| feel that | must agitate the
methods Of persons who seem to
have no conception of TIME. If
you plan to get to your appoint
ments a few minutes before the
time set, so that you will be
ready to start your program,
your conference. or anything you
have TO do, at the precise hour
stated; and If everybody else
gets the HABIT Of doing the
same thing, you will feel a de-
cided sense Of satisfaction. Now,
you may have to wait for the de-
linquents; but somebody has to
be a martyr to all progress. Try
making time, and ! am sure that
others will begin to follow suit
when they realize that you mean
what you say. II can be done.
Presiding officers, and program
directors take notice.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
GRANT A.M.E. CHURCH
135 VERNON STREET
Rev. WiIfred Griffith. Minister

Rev. Wlltred Griffith, Minister
Founders Day was observed on
last Sunday, Feb. II. The SUBJ
ject of the Pastors theme was
the Master Builder" High lights
in the life of Richard Allen,
founder of the A.M.E. Church,
were given by the Pastor. Musi-
cal selections were rendered by
the Junior Choir, Gospel Chorus.
Miss Eula Hughes, soloist, $3.50
P. NJ, Charlotte E, France Mis-
sionary Society religious service
was held. Mrs. Mary Lawery
was the guest speaker. A most
inspiring message was given.
1880 P. NJ, the Young People
presented impressive Founders
Day program. Sunday, Feb. rs,
the Booster Club will present the
Ellisons in a musicale program.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
BAHAl NEWS

Since brotherhood is part of
the basic Baha'i concept of world
unity, Brotherhood Week will be
the basis for a special public
meeting to be held at the Boston
Baha'i Center, tomorrow, Feb. 10,
at $50 P. M. The Baha'i Center
is at 116 Commonwealth Avenue.
Two speakers, Kenneth L. Pat
ton, minister of the Charles
Street Universalist Ne citing
House, and Mrs. Dudley Blakeley
Of the Eliot, Maine, Baha'i Com
munity, will speak under the
Baha'i theme of world Brother
hood Through World Religion"
The guardian., 1951-02-17

much sureness Of touch and
feeling.
The Academy Players, with its
cast of 25, had in leading roles
such well known performers as
Louise Parks, Donald Joseph and
Matthew Goode. They leave
Wednesday for New York City,
East Orange, N. j., and Phila-
delphia, Pa, where they will also
present, "Some Missing Pages in
American History" Any one in
terested in going with the group
may phone Anna Bobitt- Gardner,
KE 6-9454.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

ball Writer'S Association. In
short, the colored journalist had
no more recognition than the
colored player.
~ 80 80
NO TV PICTURE of Braves
Field ever looked any prettier
than it looked to your humble
writer during that early inter-
view with Bob Quinn. Even then
I could vision sepia stars in the
Wigwam. spoke of Paige, Men
dez. Josh Gibson. Mr.. Quinn
nodded, he knew all about them,
He knew many sepia stars and
had played with them. We argued
some points. But Quinn predicted
that when the time was ripe, the
Braves definitely would sign coll
ored players.
80 s~ ~
WASHINGTON SENATORS
under cagy Clark Griffith, gave a
similar interview to Sam Lacy
and began to try-out several
suspicious looking "Cubans." !
saw one of these natives and he
looked about as Cuban as Bos-
toms fabulous Sheriff Blake. OF
course other players, including
Babe Ruth and Bing Miller were
the secret prides Of Tan fans.
These were the thrilling hush
hush" days when even Judge
Landis was afraid to mention the
color issue.
- - as
SATCHEL PAIGE fought the
color bar in his own way ana
he won. He made a joke of Major
League batters. And when Old
Satch finally got his contract
many a paleface fan got misty
eyed right along with the col
ored. There is so much drama
to this saga Of sport and I came
from a hospital cot to be small
part of il. And, today, there are
many youngsters who are still in
hospitals. They can't play base
ball. I think Larry Dolby was
thinking Of these kids when he
thanked God. Give your dimes
so that others can play too.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
Summer Wedding For ;
Barbara Walker

Barbara Walker, whose en-
gagement to Private First Class
Frederick S. Greene Of Boston is
being formally announced, will
be one of the coming summers
charming brides. Miss Walker is
the daughter of Mrs. Mary
Walker of Boston. Pfc. Greene,
the son of Rev and Mrs. Charles
Greene of Boston, is stationed in
Sparta, Wisconsin, Company
272nd. Popular member of the
young social set Barbara is now
attending Roxbury Clerical
School.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
CARD OF THANKS

Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew Mendes
of % Yarmouth Street, Boston,
adopted parents Of the late Mrs.
Mary Woodard. whose funeral
was held from Chisholm Funeral
Chapel, 532 Columbus Avenue.
Boston, wish to thank the many
friends for sympathy. kindnesses
and understanding extended to
them during their recent be-
reavement.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

I have been appointed "Quiz
Master" for the regular monthly
meeting of the S. Coleridge-
Taylor Musical Association,
which will be held in $50 Mass.
avenue, Sunday, February rs, at
;:30 Pm. (That means. 5: 30), and
which is intended to bring out
some of the p performance of
colored peoples, past and pres
ent, and which will prove inter
esting to all. Anythin G you
know about our folks, past or
present, will be acceptable for
answer, and discussion. Send
your questions to me, or bring
them with you when you come.
Questions received by mail will
be considered first, and there is
time limit. This program was
suggested by President Ella M,
Martin, as follow-up of the
History Week. Let's get together
and make it an interesting time,
Mail to 776 Columbus avenue.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
LNMEMORLAM.

1910 - February II - 1851
JOHN ALLAN REEVES
l know not what awaits me,
God kindly wells my eyes,
And Ger each step of my on
ward way
He makes new scenes arise.
So on / 60 not knowing,
would not if I might,
So I walk life's way with an
easy tread
And follow where comforts and
pleasures lead,
Until some day in a quiet place
I will meet him face to face.
Sadly missed by
MRS FANNIE E. REEVES,
Wife
The guardian., 1951-02-17

s'Thank God Above for the
ability he gave me so / could
play baseball" - Larry Dolby,
Cleveland.
THE SPORTS WORLD is a
comforting contrast to the trend
ously tragic events Of our Power
Politics" world. DR.. Dubois, Mr..
Robson and others, will speak
on politics. But political powers
and parties change while sports,
year in and year out, remain.
Youth and adults can depend on
sports for building. Politics
create wars and destruction. AS
Horace Hiedt reminds US, att is
far better to build boys than to
mend men"
- - -
1851 BASEBALL PRACTICE
begins for all or most of the 16
Major League clubs next week.
And, to war and economic
fatigued Americans, this news
has a CHEEKY sound. But it car
ries even added Joy to the hearts
of recognition starved coloFed
people everywhere. For it means
that colored ball players will
have much larger share in Major
League baseball than ever be-
fore. A few may even get into
the 1851 World Series.
&s - -
BOSTON BRAVES gave the
Hub its first (non-passing) col
ored Major League player last
year. That was Sam Jethro, al
though the Braves had signed
several minor league farmhands.
So that was a precedent. Now, in
1851, the Braves will set another
Hub team precedent. Three coll
ored players at spring training,
Jethro, George Grove, and Lou
Marquez. Two, and perhaps all
three, may be carried by the
Tribe Varsity.
- - 80
LOU PERRIN, the farsighted
Boston Braves president prom
ised US all this progress last year.
But our friendly contacts with
the Tribe goes back much
further. It goes back beyond the
second World War when this
commentator was writing sports
and we sat atop Braves Field
arguing the merits of sepia dia-
mond stars to the then presiden.
Bob Quinn, Sr.
ss - 80
BOB QUINN was, in those
days, Mr.. Boston Braves himself.
AT least to a cub reporter, as
was then. In fact now marvel
that Mr.. Quinn gave me his
precious time. For during this
period, no colored were in the
Major Leagues. Colored were
barred from, the pyarc b0.~,- J,,~
The guardian., 1951-02-17
Some Missing Pages"
Z AT John Hancock Hall

The History Week Observance
program presented by Anna
Bobitt- Gardner, Mus. B.S., State
The guardian., 1951-02-17

The Jones Law, enforcing ma
tional prohibition, was enacted
March 2, 1929. The 18th (Pho-
hibition) Amendment was re-
pealed Dec. 5, 1888.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

In 1850 there were about q
100000 trucks on United States
farms, compared to 1,300,000 in
l941.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

Few mechanical refrigerators
were in domestic use in the
United States before 1921.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

See that Paul Robson is going
to sing, as well as talk, in his
coming appearance, Sunday,
February IS, which is an added
attraction for musicians and mu-
sic lovers. He can sing for me
at any time, and, if can be re-
leased from my job in time I will
hear him sure. The place for the
meeting is Butler Hall, Masonic
Temple, 1O95 fremont street,
just beyond St. Cyrian's Church.
Let's all be there!
The guardian., 1951-02-17

If you want a good dance,
there is nothing to beat a trip to
the First Corps Cadets Armory,
next Wednesday, when Buddy
Johnson brings his Fine Brown
Frame" orchestra here, loaded
with good comments, to dispense
teasing rhythms.
The guardian., 1951-02-17

with good comments, TO olspense
teasing rhythms.
Amateurs and novices in the
entertaining line will be well
coined at the Foresters' Talent
Night, Butler Hall, April 5. We
furnish an opportunity to appear
before an audience, be you, or
your act, good, bad, or indiffer-
ent. Send your offering to me,
early, to be assured of spot on
the program, as we must limit
the numbers to get out of the
haB on time. You do not have
any addition before the night of
the show, when the audience will
vote for their preferences
Hurry!
You have yet another week to
take in "Green Pastures" at the
Colonial, and I feel that you will
be well repaid for the trip. The
music of Hall Johnson's Choir,
alone, would be worth the price
of admission to me. Put this
show on your agenda.
The Aeolian Singers will be
heard in Twelfth Baptist Church,
tomorrow afternoon, and Mount
Moriah Lodge of Masons will
present them in Peoples Baptist
Church, Sunday, March 8.
The guardian., 1951-02-17
Boston Baked
By MkBE KoUNTzE

ssi1I
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1951-02-08
Montdnd Cities
Cain Population

The population of Montana
cities in the 2,500-plus class rose
35,601 between 1910 and 1850,
the census bureau has reported.
However, there was a loss of
4,033 rural area inhabitants.
In all, the state gained 81
568 residents in the Cecade;
and of Montana'S sol ,O24 resi-
dents, about ~ per cent live in
cities of $500 or more.
Only two Montana cities of
the Is in the 2,5OO-plus class
lost population in the past ten
years-Butte's loss was about
II per cent, and Red Lodge lost
8 per cent.
Population gains in the other
% cities of Montana, on a per-
centage basis, were: Anaconda
2, Billings SO, Bozeman 20, Cut
Bank 48, Deer Lodge IA, Dillon
2, Glasgow .03, Glendive IS,
Great Falls 80, Hamilton IA,
Havre 26, Helena 16, Kalispell
II, Laurel 80, LeWistoWn IL,
Livingston IS, Miles City Is,
Missoula 81, Roundup 7, Shelby
20, Sidney 80, Whitefish "a, Wolf
Point %.