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scandinavian
Books, Articles

Port of Oslo. Pamphlet contain
ing a wealth of pertinent informa-
ton. Published by Oslo Port Au-
thority.
The Kristen Flagstad Story, by
John Barlow Martin. The Cosmo-
politan, December 1850.
The Choice Is Norway, a 60.
page general tourist guide, with
miscellaneous useful information.
Published by Arbeiderbladet, Oslo.
"'A6C of Sweden Exhibition.
Bulletin of The American Swedish
Institute. Volume V. Number 8.
September, 1850. 26O1 Oakland
Avenue, Minneapolis, MINI. Also:
place Names and Swedish Pho
neers," by E. Gustav Johnson, and
'Harrie T. Lindeberg - Dean of
Domestic Architecture in Ameri-
ca" by Cedric Larson.
A Study of Six Plays by Ibsen,
by Brian w. Downs. A sequel to
same authors "Ibsen, the Intel
lectual Background" Both pub
lished by Cambridge University
Press.
The Icelandic Sagas. Translated
by Margaret Schlauch and M. H.
Scargill. Observation-Disclosures
Foundation. Princeton University
Press.
Fal<ta ON Norge Facts about
Norway by Olaf Solumsmoen and
Eskild Jensen. ia pages. Contains
extensive information on social
conditions. In Norwegian. Tiden
Norsk Forlag, Oslo, Norway.
English Norwegian Technical
Dictionary, by John Anstinsson,
362 pages. Price: N. Kr. 22.5O. ].
w. Cappelen, Oslo, Norway.
political Science in Sweden"
in Sweden" by Sarah Scott
Thorelli. The American Political
Science Review. Pages 977-990.
Volume XLIV. Number 4. De-
cember, 1850. 1855 Massachusetts,
Avenue, N. w, Washington 6,
D. c. Price $500.
1.-THE Nobel Prizes in Litera-
ture." by William F. Lamont.
Books Abroad-An International
Literary Quarterly. Pages lila.
Volume 25. Number l. Winter.
1851. University of Oklahoma
Press, Norman, Oklahoma. Price
rs cents.
Norway Today" Edited by Per
Vogt. Dreyers Forlag Publish
ers), Oslo. A beautifully illus
trated book with articles on Nor
way by specialists in the various
fields.
NOrweg ian Arc hitecture
Throughout the Ages. A compre-
hensive report on 900 years archi-
tectural development. Contains
480 photographs and 270 sketches.
In English and Norwegian. Asche-
hough Forlag, Oslo, Norway.
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Oslo Mart Proceeds

The three-day revival of. t h e
ancient Oslo Mart netted $4,000
kroner, which will be used to
make travelogues publicizing the
attractions of the Norwegian capt.
tai,
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Ike Names Morse Leader

General Dwight D. Eisenhower
has named 1t. Gen. Wilhelm Won
Tangen Hansteen. Norwegian army
chief of staff, as commander of
Allied Forces, Norway.
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Norwegian Hydro, Inc.

Norwegian Hydro, Inc, has in
creased its fund for the promotion
of Danish plant research and cul-
tivation by another 100000 kroner,
to reach a total of 100000 kroner.
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Grooming

Continued from Page y
Alfred johnson
Oliver Hatland
Sigurd Holm
Ole Lunde
Ted NakkerlId
N. M. Nelson
Sverre NOrd
Edward X. Nahum
Olav Ruud
John Schau
L. A. Systad
Gertrude Werner
May we take this opportunity
to extend our sincere thanks to
the Scandinavian American for
it's wholehearted support with
publicity and generous donation of
space for our copies. 1t could not
have been done without the press"
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NOrweg an Arc hitecture
Throughout the Ages. A compre-
hensive report on 900 years archi-
tectural development. Contains
4S0 photographs and 270 sketches.
In English and Norwegian. Asche-
hough Forlag, Oslo, Norway.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
OH FREEDOM! OH FREEDOM!
BY CLIFFORD |. MILLER
WHO is RESPONSIBLE?

CA criticism Of Ethel Waters Eye On The sparrow
Robert Frost New Englands great poet raises the
question Are the editors the reading pubhc respohs
for the plight Of eraure?7 We had hoped on hearing o
HIS EYE. IS ON THE SPARROW by Ethel Waters beng
published that great book Of fine actress was released
Soon however fortnight criticism of the book in the New
Republic dampened hopes Finally the reading OF one
chapter destroyed all hopes She has degraded literature anu
given her body blow It is just anotner Vusa
book to give our enemies ammunition to try to destroy our
asniraons to be first class citizens Of this nation and the
world They can say-See the printed proof IN these
confessions.
The fact that it was the Book-of The Month
does not make sacrosancthe book clubs Tor the most Pa
are under fire for lowering the standards OF literature o
the fact that it was published by reputable puDhsng
house-oo many Of them seem willing to sell tnen sous o
gain now again the fact that Of the leading womenS
magazines carried some the chapersmost of our magazines
have been guilty of eagerly publishing the Octavus Coheh
type Of thing that beltles carcatres US Palnts Us d
irresponsible children Furthermore the tact that the We
press the most part praises does not make sacrosanc
for the part the white press has bind spot ~ l'S W
where colored people are concerned
No writer has right to take all his soed linen from
the family closet and say imply life lis all soled linen
There are oyaes Of family, nation humanity every
writer should respect if his writing is to give true panhg
Of life The photographng of all filth found on Shanty Aey
is no more life than the pcturng OF all Parlors on al
Street The lure Of gold and cheap fame would seem TO
answer in part Robert Fross question There IS mofOo
reading public that supports generously all sey and criminal
trash that is published
At the zenith of her career an actress and GROWING
with the best role Of her life MEMBER OF THE WEDDlNG
me would reasonably think that Ethel Waters would nave
chosen this as the most opporne time to show she IS oeooL
TO her race her family by resisting the oer TO write no
EVE IS ON THE SPARROW This title came from the high
non Of her drama when she sings with the two children
That was sacred when the faith OF man expressed
trust in his Creator better title would have been HEN
EYES WE'RE ON THE BUZZARD.
Her book could have been legacy to our struggling
youth trying to get oehod in the theatrical world win
most of her material she had saned 1t to show nov" WIN w
hdcans Of environment and color she had struggled hard
and had kept the faith and God had given her the voy
for His eyes were ever upon her.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
Death Takes
Leander Gray

Leander Gray, well known citi-
zen of Newton Highlands, hus-
band of Mrs. Thelna Gray, OF
1910 Center Street, passed away
Tuesday, May l, after a short
illness.
Funeral services were held
Thursday, May 8, at 100 P. M.
from Norris Davis Funeral
Home, 80 Walnut Avenue, Rox-
bury, Rev. Schoolmaster Of
Newton officiating. Interment
was in Newton Cemetery. Sur
;viving, besides the wife, are two
daughters, Mrs. Horace Mckee
(Thelma Cray, and Mrs. Robert
RoySter (Katherine Cray, a
son, Elliott Gray, a sister, Mrs.
Una Richardson, a nephew, Daniel
Blackjack several grand chill
dren, other relatives and a most
of friends.
The guardian., 1951-05-05

MMURoR
ADDRESSES
MEMS CLUB

Walter ]. Stevens, author of
"Chip On My Shoulder, who is
in constant demand as a speaker
by both white and colored civic
organizations, a addressed d the
members Of the Mems Club Of
St. Bartholomew's Church in
Cambridge, Kenneth Hughes,
rector, last Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Stevens chose for his sub
ject, "The Macarthur Affair,
and dramatically described both
the European and Asian prob
lens that now confront us. He
closed with the warning that,
unless America changes its atti-
tude on racism, the rising tide of
color consciousness in Asia will,
in the event of another World
War, sweep over her and send
her down to ignominious defeat.
Following the address there was
d discussion of the paper in
which FIR. Hughes participated,
with interesting sidelights, Fred
H. Yancey, the president, pre-
sided. A tasty collection was
served.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
O'BanyOun's
Observations

Had a surprise visit from Fred
Wright of West Medford, and he
tells me they are doing things in
a big way out there. Fred sings
whole lot of bass baritone, him
self. and is director Of Shiloh
Baptist Choir. Just now ne is
promoting a concert to pay for
new hymnals, and the program:
lone Digger, Faucina Booker,
William Connor, Fred Wright,
vocalists: Dorothy Johnson. ac-
companist and piano soloist;
Shiloh Senior Choir; Surprize
trio; locke very attractive; May
II. 800 PM, at the up-and-
coming Shiloh Baptist Church,
Rev. Oscar Phillips, pastor.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
CHURCH MEET IN
BROCKT0N, MAY q-1l

United Baptist Convention of
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island
convenes at Messiah Baptist
Church, Brockton, May 9, 10 and
II, 1851.
WEDNESDAY: Inspirational
Address-Rev. Thomas Kilgore,
Friendship Baptist Church, New
York City; Annual Sermon-Rev.
w. S. Ravenell, Ebenezer Baptist
Church. Boston; Doctrinal Ser
mon-Rev. Hezekiah Hutchings,
Springfield, Mass. Communion
Service: Revs. Robert Carter,
Boston; Grady Davis, Everett;
Percy Carter, Cambridge; J. E.
Jeltz, Boston; William Cooper,
Newport, r. l.; Arthur Witaker,
Haverhill; Paul A. Fullilove,
Springfield; Theodore Peoples,
Newport, R. l., and H. Benton
Harris, Worcester.
THURSDAY (Atternoon) In
spirational Miss Gladys
Holmes, Boston; 7:3O PM, Edu-
cationel Address-Rev. w. M.
Gibson, Union Baptist, Cam
bridge.
FRIDAY: Sermonette - Rev.
Jack Clark, Brockton; Seminar
leaders-Rev. Earl Lawson or
alternate; Miss Grace L. Phipps,
Eastern Nazarene College; Robert
Bowden, Superintendent, Ebene-
ger Baptist Church; Miss Mary
Holman, Social Worker, Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Children.
Symposium leaders-Miss YER
onica Lanier, Gordon College of
T Togy and Missions; Rev.
Henry Brooks. Andover-Newton;
The guardian., 1951-05-05

Berea Seventh Day Adventist
Church. long known as pro-
moter of sterling programs, is
offering one hard to beat, tomor-
row at 400 PM. Elwyn Barrow
is going to put the organ through
some PAGES we all know what
Elwyn can do with an organ.
Then. for good measure. George
Margetson, poet; Sidney Black
man, tenor; Joenelle Bryant. ac-
companist; Beres Oratorio So
ciety, and Sidney Blackman. di-
rector. The sponsoring club,
Phebe Fidelity Service, Mrs. E.
Kinds. leader assures the audi
ence Of q fine entertainment.
The guardian., 1951-05-05

Seldom have a chance TO
hear other choirs. working as l
do, but 1 believe that Shiloh is
worth h airing, knowing Fred
Wright as ! do. Had the pleasure
Of hearing Ebenezer, Union Bsp-
fist and Twelfth choirs, during
the anniversary celebration of
Rev Owens Of Peoples. and I
must say that ! enjoyed them.
Colonius Davis. Leah Williams
and Mabel Beck are plotting ag-
gregations worth hearing and
seeing. I was somewhat amused
az the reaction Of some Of the
The guardian., 1951-05-05
Compliments Of
JULIAN D. RAINEY
Attorney at Law
18 fremont Street
Boston, Mass.
Tel. Capitol 7-4085
Res. KEnmore 6-4357

minority groups. Founder and
first president Of the Unitarian
Fellowship for Social Justice, he
has recently completed minis
try of 40 years with the New
York church. He is the author of
numerous books which include,
''Rethinking Religi on, New
Churches for Old'', Patriotism
Is Not Enough, Through Gen
tile Eyes, and "From Out of
Darkness, The service will be
conducted by the minister, Rev.
Donald G. Lothrop. Arthur Lang
will be at the organ and Miss
Juliette Nolan will be the guest
soloist. The Community Church
is non-sectarian and. the public is
invited.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
Charles ST. A.k.E. Church
Warren St. 6 Elm Hill Ave
Rev. Walter C. Dovis, Pastor

Pastor Davis belief in the
inherent good in everybody,
coupled with his determination
to organize and instruct the
young people at Charles Street
was vindicated April 20. at a
glorious observance of Youth
Sunday In his morning sermon
from John W. "The Well Is Deep
II Have Nothing to Draw With"
Pastor Davis drew a parallel with
current times. People have the
desire and feel the need of the
waters of Life and Love, yet fail
to find the means of satisfaction
for they refuse to meet the issues
of life. At 7:30 o'clock, sur
rounded by three choirs COM
prised of the children he loves,
Rev. Davis, with dramatic sim
plicity reached new histrionic
heights using Solomon's "Re-
member Thy Creator in the Days
of Thy Youth. He stressed the
vitalness of getting in touch with
God during c hildhood, that
daily development of beauty and
love would instinctively lead to
gracious dignity and nobility in
manhood and womanhood. He
outlined the duties of the Church
toward, and the need of patience
with Youth. The youth choirs
presented on outstanding pro-
gram, with special mention due
Conrad Donovan for piano solos
of "Rustle of Spring" and Eur
Elise" and Clarence Washington
for his dramatic rendition of
''Let My People Co.. Two young
people were inspired to unite
with the Church. The announce
ment Of the passing Of Mrs. Mar
tina Dent, pioneer in the Church,
was received with sadness. Spe-
cial services morning and eve
ming are being prepared honor
ing Mothers on May 1S, with a
musical tea at 800 PM, spon-
sored by Board No. 2
-CLARISSA ]. HOLMES.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
house the first Chdren Cancer Research Foundation in
the world?

the world?
Recently at meeting Of mems club that IS dong me
Christian work young man invited to attend the meeting
was called upon to express his views the question OF
whether Younger members if admitted to the organization
would not make it more effective This young visitor who
seemed to know what he talking about alarmed his
listeners by stating that young men are frustrated that hey
are not steady in their practses and because OF lack OF
money or something else they would only occasionally al
tend the meetings and that the club IS better OH ana oo
fine in the hands of the older men
Do YOU recall that one Of the greatest and most versatile
men in the world was Benjamin Franklin who was born IN
Boston lived with his family Milk Street and fought to
abolish slavery? Your visitors may not know this
The Walter H. Baker Company of Boston, which pub
fishes short plays actors and high school the
snans is one of the largest of its kind in the world Over
$4,000 plays are given by amateur actors IN Single year
which were viewed by than 10 million persons TINS
demand for short plays must have made for the Baker com
pany nice piece of change
One of the finest groups of men to be found anywhere
constitutes the Brotherhood of St Marks These men VINO
meet every Sunday at P M in the Centre nave lor '
purpose Christian Endeavo exempfed through its grant
If Scholarships prominent speakers with discussions on
topics of the day. club outings to faraway places VISITS ana
MESSAGES of good will to other clubs and institutions with
snappy program that includes business and social contacts
consuming never than hour and fifteen minutes
This was Dr. McCurdys pet organization now ably PRESIDED
over by Stanley Jackson.
The late Major Bowes of Radio used to tell of how
tho friend he had neglected to visit for several years had
now passed away with opportunity for chat be-
tween them Don't let this happen to US Pay your VISIT
to that friend whom you haven't seen for long me ana
do it
Cbuckle of the week New York claims that there are
~ i drivers like their own But how about the who
was parked at the curb Harvard Square recently when
prospective customer rushed up and inquired Are you
free?" The cabby raised calm, grey eye and replied
MADAM" as Plato said mo man is free
The guardian., 1951-05-05

Speaking Of Elwyn Barrow, I
am reminded TO remind YOU that
the Greater Boston OrganiSts and
The guardian., 1951-05-05
CHRIST TEMPLE
Dr. w. Frederic Fiher. Minister

DR.. w. Frederic Fiber, Minister
There will be a Musical given
by Mrs. Emma Day, for the bene-
fit Of the Chorus, Wednesday,
May 9, at 8:15 PM. Come early
and get your seats. There will
be talents from out of the city.
1t is going to. be a fine agair.
Bring your friends. Free Will
offering.
Wednesday, May is, at 8 PM.
the Gospel Chorus festival will
take place. Come early and
bring a friend. The Gospel
Choruses of each Church will be
there. Let us have a spiritual
feast. Hear the Gospel in song.
The Dixie ingers will be our
guests. Ralph Elliott, Director,
Ruth Branum, President.
The guardian., 1951-05-05

audiences who appeared to be
unaware of the fact that there
are several choirs in Boston, and
Cambridge, which can sing, dress
and march. The quality of visit
ing choirs in all departments was
certainly commendable in my
book.
NANNY" Mansfield is in town,
and will be heard in Union
Methodist Church, Monday, May
7, at 8:l5 o'clock. He does not
look a day older than when last
saw him, and am willing to bet
that his voice does not sound a
day older. Take advantage of
the opportunity to hear him, for
we know not when he will be
this way again.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
nay BOSTON
By VERITAS

by NEhAIAS
1t is too bad that we have no permanent committee or
person. appointed with authority greet distinguished
visitors to Boston Just recently had in midst three
refined and outstanding artists who came Ambassa
dors of Good Win" from Haiti The only courteses they
received were from the opposite
The N A. A. c. p of New York has made plans to have
day for Josephine Baker The sngehanded courage OF
this woman in her fight for just treatment OF our people
cannot exceeded by that of any Individual or organization
La Baker modern Joan of Arc, is soon to visit Boston
What are doing about it?
We learn that Park Street Church received $4,000 at
two services in one day from its church members Let us
assume that Park Street 50 times greater and richer than
anv of our coored churches On this basis collections
would be over thousand dollars for two services on
single Sunday Or for only service collection would
be about $500 Sunday about $4,000 year minimum
wonder how churches do WELL and serve so many
with so little
The other day talked with young lady who said she
was born in Lowell told her how fortunate she was to
come from such famous city. She looked up at me IN
surprise and asked Famous for what? 1T the birth
place of the famous painter Abbott Mcneil Whistler
whose portrait of his mother hangs the Louvre IN Paris
and is familiar almost every man. woman ana cho IN
the civilized world" replied
We have been grubbing through the Nations rat alleys
with the Kefauver committee have been smelling the
stencil of war and we survived the ugness Of winter
now let us visit the Arnold Arboreum with its thousands OF
blooms in riot color the Public Gardens with its beds
of pansie and tulips its leisurey boats and robust
magnolia blossoms untouched by the conceit Of man.
Did YOU know that the childrens Hospital of Boston,
where an additional building is being completed will
The guardian., 1951-05-05

EX-CO-C -CHAIRMEN of United College Funds previous
Embarrassing drives in New England help the Funds first
woman co-chairman, DR.. MARY WRIGHT THOMPSON,
Cambridge dentist plan 1851 drive to help S5O0OO for
80 private accredited coored colleges throughout the
country. Left to right DR.. ALBERT c. SANDERS of
Cambridge 1850 co-chairman; JUDGE G. BRUCE ROBIN
SON of the Boston Juvenile Court cochaman in 1885, Dr.
Thompson and the REV WALTER D. McCLANE of Roxbury
1949 co-charnen.
The guardian., 1951-05-05

Miss Billie Russell, Providence
Bible Institute; Rev. Percelle
Aston, Andover-Newton Theo-
logical Seminary.
FRIDAY Evening": Worship
Service-Rev. A. Roger Williams,
Cambridge; Welcome Address
Hon. Mayor Clifford, Brockton;
Introduction of President-Rev.
A. J. Spratley, Concord Baptist
Church, Boston; Presidents An
nual Address-Rev. Richard M.
Owens, Peoples Baptist Church,
Boston.
The guardian., 1951-05-05

Directors Guild presents "Judas
Maccabeus" in Jordan Hall, Sun
day, May 20. Soloists this year
are Ralph Simmons, tenor; Inez
Irving, contralto; Laurence Car
tier, baritone; Ruby Stevenson
Jones, soprano; chorus of 80
voices, Elwyn, conducting; Ina
Braithwaite, pianist; William F.
Frank, organist; Symphony Play
ers. Barrow gets things done.
Go and enjoy the results he pro-
duces.
The guardian., 1951-05-05
COMMUNITY CHURCH
John Hancock Hall
JOHN HAYNES HOLMES
TO SPEAK SUNDAY

"The Religion of Bernard
Shaw" will be the subject of the
address by DR.. John Haynes
Holmes, Minister Emeritus of
the New York Comm munity
Church, Sunday, May 6, at 10: 80
AN. DR.. Holmes, for many
years chairman of the Board Of
the American Civil Liberties I'm
ion, has earned a wide reputation
as a champion of the rights of
Evening star., 1951-09-09
Miss Alexandra Austin
Bride of Con1dr. James

Miss Alexandra Austin, daugh-
ter of Rear Admiral Bernard Ligt
Austin, U. S. NJ, and Mrs. Austin
of Annapolis, was married tc
Comdr. Nathaniel Willis James
III IS. CO. U. S. NJ, son of Mr.
and Mrs. James. jr., of Annapolis
yesterday afternoon in st. An
drew's Chapel at the United States
Naval Academy.
Chaplain Merle Young, U. s. N,
performed the ceremony, which
was followed by a reception at
Old Port, the Austin home in
Wardour.
The bride wore a gown which
was made in Paris in 1897 for he1
grandmother, the late Mrs. Alex
ander Leith of Springfield, Mass.
and was also worn by her mother
1t is of cream brocaded satin
with rose point lace collar, and
her veil is of matching tulle
banded with Brussels lace.
Miss Leith Austin was her SIS
ter's maid of honor, and the
brides cousin, Miss Nancy Leith
Patterson. daughter of Capt. and
Mrs. George Warren Patterson,
jr., of Annapolis, was bridesmaid
Mr.. James, jr., was his sons
best man. Ushers were Mr.
Semmes Guest Walsh of Annap-
oils and Mr.. ROLAND Marshall
Teel. jr., of Baltimore.
The couple will remain at Car
Evening star., 1951-09-09
EorIey-Griffith Ceremony Held

Miss Margaret Dyckman Grit
fifth, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest S. Griffith Of this city. be-
came the bride yesterday of 1t.
George Whiteford Farley, U. S.
IA. F.. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy B.
Farley of Bethesda. The ceremony
took place in the Metropolitan
Methodist Church, the Rev. j.
Hillman Hollister of Chevy Chase
Presbyterian Church officiating.
After the ceremony, q reception
was held at the home of the bride.
The couple will reside in Whining
ton, DEL, where the bridegroom
lis stationed at the New Castle
County Airport.
Mrs. Farley was graduated from
Sidwell Friends School and from
Oberlin College. Her father is
Evening star., 1951-09-09
Miss Warren Wed

Miss Linnie Lee Warren. daugh-
ter of DR.. Bryan Pope Warren Of
Snow Hill Farm, Laurel, and Mrs.
Hoch Warren, Laurel, September
l exchanged wedding VOWS with
Mr.. Robert Morris Marshall III,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert M.
Marshall of Laurel. The afternoon
ceremony took place at st. Philips
Episcopal Church in Laurel. with
the Rev. Reginald F. Hall offlciat-
ling.
Following the ceremony, a re-
ception was held at Snow Hill
Farm, where Mrs. Bryan Pope
Warren acted as hostess. The new
lywed couple now are at home in
Laurel.
Evening star., 1951-09-09

director of Legislative Reference
Service. Library of Congress. 1t.
Farley also is graduate of Sid
well Friends. after which he served
two years in the Air Force. He
was graduated from Miami Uni
versity. Oxford, Ohio, and re-
entered the Air Force in July, 1851.
Evening star., 1951-09-09
[Brimmer-Jepsen

The engagement of Miss Bar
bara Anne Brimmer to Cpl. Dar-
rell L. Jepsen. U. S. A. F.. son OF
Mrs. Luvella Jepsen Of Rapid City,
is. Dak., has been announced by
the bride-elect's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl B. Brimmer of this city.
The wedding will take place No
lvember 80.