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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13
COLUMBUS AVE.
A.M.E. ZION CHURCH

Rev. James c. Brown, DID,, Pastor
The summer season has past,
leaving pleasant memories. AS
a prelude to the fall and winter
schedule our beloved pastor de-
livered a most inspiring message
before a vast congregation Of
members and friends. His theme
was "Our picture of God"; text,
John lat. eff we had known me,
We should have known my Father
also: and from henceforth we
know him, and have seen him."
A few excerpts from the mes
sage: "Our conception of God is
not theological research. Theol-
ogy is indeed the queen of SCI
ence, but it is not a religious idea
for God has had a long history
before theology was ever thought
of. Nevertheless men have tried
painting a picture Of God. His
concluding thought was that
Jesus is our worlds perfect pic
ture. We are looking forward
to the fourth Sunday when the
women will have their day, by
taking full charge of both serv-
ices. We had chance to meet
these very fine ladies, as the
pastor had each of them come to
the front: Mrs. Mary c. Jackson,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

The excitement of our annual
Labor Day exodus North is now
a thing Of the past and our first
hurricane warning Of the season
a timely substitute.
Although our Meteorological
Station assures us via newspaper
and radio that there will be no
danger if it continues its pres
ent course. the average Bermuda
an from painful past expert
ences with the dreadful havoc
high winds can do to house shut
tiers, poultry houses, etc, calmly
began his rounds of prepared
ness in farm yard, garden and
home. There is never the slight
est panic; one does all that is
possible TO safeguard property
and self-then just sits It out!
Some hardy soul venture out but,
personally, I prefer literally to
plug my ears against the savage
roar of wind and breakers-we
are on the south shore-and catch
up with my reading and corr
respondence.
In the news-Don Gideon, chief
limited States correspondent OF
the Daily Mail, one OF Britaln's
leading newspapers, reports on
his holiday visit to "This Haven
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

Z.B.B. The Spivaks who are
staying at the Elbow Beach Surf
Club will leave the colony on
Saturday. They are most en-
thusiastic on the subject Of Ber-
muda. Believe me after Thurs
days performance, the feeling is
mutual.
Our visiting Cricket Team
from Trinidad were not only dew
astating on the cricket field but
also with the fairer sex. Truly
a group of handsome males these
faded eyes haven't seen in many
a day. The local refrain might
we'll be "How much can a man
lose and still keep a 'smiling|
The visitors departed these shores
on Wednesday leaving many an
ardent pen pal behind.
On the subject of pals am
still remembering the Arthur
Lewises, Bob Garnetts, Hugh
Bosfelds, also Edna Shelton and
last but certainly not least Percy
Crichlow and Lillian Williams OF
Boston-they did so much TO
make mine a wonderful holiday.
/ think often and lovingly of
Percy's Pontiac while making my
reportorial rounds.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13
Bermuda Calling
By cRAYcE SULLIVAN zATRINE

on Earth Island" Mr.. Giddon
came here directly from the
Democratic convention held in
Chicago. One can understand his
new and descriptive title for our
isles of Rest" after what must
have been stormy session. At
ter a month here he feels Der
mudians are among the worlds
most fortunate children--no in
come tax, an exquisite island
with an almost perfect climate
and many with money in the
bank. Compared with m st
people, they recline on velvet
and live in clover" Well, I, like
a good many others, am afraid
to view an almost non-existent
bank balance after the months
expenditures and many a weary
hour in the broiling sun uproot-
ing the much Wanted clover from
our lawn which, really, hasn't
given me too much leisure to re-
cline. However, it's a pleasant
thought.
His description of the big
stores on the waterfront, our
shopping district-"Britain as the
bulldog"-He approves of their
Front st. policy-"Bermuda for
the Bermudians" with the en-
phasis on the British bond and
their implaccable opposition to
any invasion from Coney Island
or Atlantic City.
Bermuda, the fabulous resort,
the enchanted land, is the play
ground of celebrities. Here at
present are Monte Wooley, Vic
tor McLaglen and David Niven
and Dean Acheson and the Mar
guess of Milford Haven are re-
cent and frequent visitors.
That we benefit by this influx
of big names was amply proved
last Thursday when Charlie Spi-
yak, one of Americas top dance
band leaders and his pretty wife,
the former Irene Day, one time
vocalist with Gene Krupa and his
band, were guests of honor at the
Leopard Clubs weekly luncheon
It their Brunswick st. headquar-
ers, Mr.. Spivak, borrowing a
trumpet, obliged with two solos
md his wife sang, in her own in
mitable style, two Dixie num-
,ers. This special musical treat
vas broadcast over our own local
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13
Leaders
Endorse Collins
For Reelection

The combined labor leaders of
the Massachusetts, AT. of L.,
CLIO, and Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen unanimously join
ed in praising the voting record
of Sen. John F. Collins on his
1"100% vote" on IL major issues
effecting the working man and
his family.
Sen. Collins, a proven leader,
has ably served the people of the
5th Suffolk wards 8, 10, II, &
19) District for the past two years
. and as he comes up for re-
election to a second term there
is no doubt that he will receive
their 1000 endorsement.
Senator Collins, a veteran Of
World War II, married and father
of three children, is a practising
attorney with 10 years of trial
experience.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

could tell them II their children
went wrong. They wouldn't call
yo ua liar andthen say you told
them things which you didn't.
Everybody can't show their birth
certificates or that of their par
ents (Thank God, I can show
both). Don't lie on a person in
order to make your point because
it will be like a boomerang = If
you can't win with truth, don't
lie your way out Again, a
little warning. Watch your
children little bit more closely.
If you are told about them play
ing in cellars watch out because
some mothers would have to cry
about their sons being degener-
ate. So, when some one takes the
trouble to tell you about these
things, watch for yourself and
find out. Then go down on your
knees and thank God for such a
person in your neighborhood who
will take the trouble to see that
the future generation is kept
clean and healthy.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13
Mary Strong
Talks
SMALL OPPORTUNITIES

Do not scorn small opportuni-
ties but take advantage of each
one that comes your way make
the most of it. If we wait for
shining openings to come to us
and invite us to go out upon the
Kings Highway we may wait
forever. He is wise who is alert
even to the whisper of a chance
to succeed or try for it. We
should remember that every step
to a goal is a goal. Failures are
beneficial if we learn lessons
from them and rise up again
from each defeat. Men who have
succeeded can tell you this truth:
Small opportunities are often
the beginning of great enter
prises."
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

program of his own now? Not
yet Nor has Mr.. Eckstine or any
others. Where do we 60 from
here? Do we need to own TV
stations before our stars get a
chance?
Short Items =. Notice from
that she's claiming all credit for
that she's claiming all credit for
James Baskette's special Oscar
for his role as Uncle Remus in
Walt Disney's Song of the
South" She calls it one of her
proudest achievements"
The much footed SUGAR RAY
ROBINSON'S entrance to show
business expected now officially
in October One of our favor
tie comedians - Alan Carney -
is back at work on the Palace
Theater's vaudeville lineup.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

At a recently held meeting Of
his many friends and workers the
Senator stated. II wish to ex-
tend my sincerest thanks to my
many friends for their efforts in
my behalf. l am pleased that my
record in the legislature, as re-
Elected in the official record, is
such that we can say honestly
and sincerely to all the world.
I have worked diligently and
conscientiously for all Of the
people = have attempted to
aid all who sought my assist
ance."
II pledge to you, as I did two
years ago, that every act of mine
both personal and official will
reflect only credit upon my dis
trict With your help and the
helpof all the people of Wards 9,
10, II, and 10, we can continue
decent, intelligent, and courage
GUS service"
SENATOR JOHN F. COLLINS
WILL DO MORE FOR MORE OF
USl
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

NBC would at the last minute
come up with an excuse for can
ceiling out Mr.. Hampton.
Why should this be when we're
supposed to live in a country that
breaches the democratic way Of
life? It's no secret that the in
dustry has been avoiding race
talent. There's BILLY Eek
STINE, a very capable and hand
some guy. for carrying his own
show and one who pines for a
TV half hour. There's another
great in BILLY DANIELS, NAT
KING COLE and even LOUIS
JORDAN - all superb showmen,
wonderful personalities and vet
Grams in the field. But they are
ignored and lesser talent moved
on ahead.
Through lot of finaggling,
Lionel Hampton got a TV chance.
No Is week contract or even a
summer replacement. Just one
hour and a half on a Saturday
night. He made the most of it.
Weeks before the actual show,
he planned those numbers, work.
ing out sketches so that the ac-
tual rehearsals at NBC, both he
and the band were good and
ready.
Now that should be all to it.
But it wasn't. Those behind the
scenes, tell Of Ramps bigger role
as Master Diplomat. That's the
role so many colored know =
when you have to ever so care
fully expand your tiny scenes in
to bigger ones. You know you
have the talent to do the bigger
things, but how you have to liter
ally worm your way into prov
ing it Lots of time the best for
mula is 'Be ready with the
mostest when others come up
with the leastest."
And that's the formula Mr..
Hampton used. He was ready and
and his material got used.
He ended up writing the scenes
for all concerned. He was really
producer of the show though
there were no screen credits to
that effect.
You know the rest, Telephone
calls besieged the studio after it
was over. The show was sue
cess. Has Mr.. Hampton got a
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

proprietor Of the famous West
ern Lunch Box, Mrs. Sadie Thorn
hill, Mrs. Archiebelle Cromwell,
Mrs. Nellie James and many
others. The pastor is quite
proud to have these great ladies
Of the church to work with and
he knows that women's day will
be a successful, and a great one
indeed. We are always glad to
welcome our young folk back
after their vacation as Miss
TIL elma Cromwell, charming
daughter of Mrs. Archiebelle
Cromwell who is one of our great
workers in the different clubs.
Then there is Mr.. Leon Owens,
Sunday school librarian. Sunday
school will convene this time
without fail at 1890. Mr.. Otis
Skinner, supervisor, told us that
great things are in store for us.
Rev. Brown will instruct class
of men. So men come out sup
port our pastor in his new field.
Visitors present were from Vir-
ginia, N. Y, Georgia. Also Ser
vicemen from Maine, nephews Of
one of our dear sisters. Every
one complimented the pastor on
the way he marched out with his
choir, as it brought back memo
ries of one of our former min
listers, the DR.. c. G. Williams, who
is now, 1 believe, a presiding
Elder, who used to walk behind
his choir. It is hoped by yours
truly that our beloved pastor
will also walk with them in the
professional and after the close
of service join with them in their
occasional as it brings Joy to
parishioners and choirs, and
really makes beautiful sight.
HORACE HODSDEN.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13
NY Surroundings
THE CLOCK
BY JOSEPHINE }. TAYLOR

THE CLOCK
The clock of life is wound but once,
And no man has the power to tell
Just when the hands will stop,
At late or early hour.
Now is the only time you own.
Live, love, toll, wait at will.
Place no faith in the morrow
For the clock may then be still.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13
BEAUTY HINTS
TOO MUCH DECORATION
by NINA TEMPLE

Now that one can purchase
iewelry for just a song, as it
were, it is easy to fall into the
habit Of over decorating ones
costume. One strand Of beads or
one breast pin, bracelet or ear
rings too much, may take away
the perfect effect Of an other
wise splendid appearance. It is
well to study the effect Of your
costume by adding or taking
away this or that decoration and
then, be strong enough to dis
card whatever seems not to add
to general effect. No matter how
beautiful a piece of jewelry may
be, discard it, for the time being
if it does not enhance the
entire aensemble. A good rule
to apply in decoration is to stick
to simplicity. When in doubt,
discard. ~
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13
Seem
Stars
with DOLORES CALVIN

NEW YORK NOW 1T CAN
BE TOLD: Comments are still
coming in on the recent Lionel
Hampton TV hour and a half
on MICS Dance Party Color
ed people want to know why
more top quality race shows can't
be seen on television? All, if the
public only knew what went on
behind the scenes to get just that
one show a reality. Even Broad
way wise guys were betting that
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

Let's do a little reminiscing
What has happened to Emanci-
patton Day? You don't know.
August first. That was the day
for the race. At least it was
years ago. Then you couldn't
get the race people to work be-
cause that day belonged to them.
Picnics were the order Of the day.
Maids in service would not work
that day. It was their day. And
again, let's go back just a few
years. We used to have Sunday
band concerts in Madison Park,
there at Sterling, Marble and
Westminster SITS. And where are
the neighborly neighbors? You
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1952-09-13

Vacation is over, How many of
us are thank ing God that the
clock is still ticking for us. But
we must say a prayer for those.
for whom the clock has stopped.
And don't forget to pray for the
sick and afflicted, because we
don't know just which way the
clock will turn.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26
Moses curdner, Retired
Business Man, Dies In [. 4

Moses Gardner. retired st. Paul
business man. died in Los Angeles
Calf, on Dec. 16.
After his retirement, Mr.. Gard
ner moved to Los Angeles to make
his home.
Mr.. GARNER Is survived by his
widow. Mrs. Amy Gardner and his
sister, Mrs. Leona Goodman Of
st. Paul and a brother, Richard.
who lives In Indianapolis. Ind. He
Is also survived by his niece, Mrs.
Dorothy Hickman and her daugh-
ter Lucille and Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Andrews, all Of st. Paul.
Mr.. Gardner was a member Of
Gopher lodge, 105, of the IBPoE
of w.
Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at Pilgrim
Baptist church, Rev. Floyd Mas
sey Jr., officiated and Brooks
Funeral Home was in charge Of
arrangements.
Burial was at EImhurst ceme-
terry.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26
Electro Chapter
Names Theresa
nunLs Mufron

Electa Chapter, No. 8, Order of
the Eastern Star. held its annual
election Of officers Wednesday,
Dec. 10, at the Masonic Han.
The following officers were
elected: worthy matron, Mrs.
Theresa Banks; associate matron.
Mrs. Harriet Jones; patron, Mr..
Thomas Jones: secretary, Mrs.
Cornelia Burns; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. Blanche Mayes; treas
urer. Mrs. Gloria Smith; conduc-
tress, Mrs. Terry Qualls; associate
conductress, Mrs. Lucille Wood
ard; warder. Mrs. Leota Tama
and sentinel. George Banks, sr,
Appointed to other posts: Adah,
Mrs. Jimmie Daniel; Ruth. Mrs.
Bernice Thompson; Esther, Mrs
Margaret Rice; Martha, Mrs.
Matte Owens and Electa, Mrs.
Amelia Lockhart.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26

dist church in Minneapolis. He is
being prominently mentioned for
another church supervisory post.
Others who are scheduled to
appear on the program are Brad
ford Benner, baritone; Julius
Caesar, tenor; James Murray,
well known barton soloist. and
Master Charles Smith.
James Nichols of Minneapolis
will be the organist at the morn.
ing service and Donald Lewis will
be organist for the afternoon SER
vices.
The Mems Day committee is
headed by Jesse Gardner as
president. The committee has
worked hard to make the Mems
Day project an outstanding sue
cess. Edward Montgomery will
preside at the morning service and
Billy Robinson will officiate at
the afternoon meeting. Immed-
lately after the morning service
the men of the church will serve
a fine dinner.
Rev. Jerome Del Pine. Camphor
pastor and the Mems Day COM
mittee head said Tuesday that he
invites the entire community to
come and help Camphor men have
a great day.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26
NAAcP Condemns
Courier Affucks

New York. Dec. 49, The
board Of directors of the National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People at its regular
meeting unanimously a.
iopted the following resolution:
The Board of Directors of
the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored
People condemns articles pub
lished in recent issues Of The
Pittsburgh COURIER directly
attacking the administration of
affairs of the NAACP by its
executive secretary, Walter
White.
sour membership, and the
masses of people throughout
tn country who have benefited
by the work Of this organiza-
ton have indicated their deep
resentment against these at
taclxs. Particularly, do they, as
do we, condemn and resent
the distortion of facts and the
detrimental appeal made in one
Of these articles that Sub
scribers to the NAACP should
continue to support the organi-
cation but earmark contribu-
tons, not for civil rights lob
bying under Eisenhower" We
affirm our confidence in Wal
ter White and in Clarence Nit
chell, director of the NAACP
Washington Bureau.
(See editorial Page y
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26
Bill Heron. Well
Known Political
Personality Dies

Funeral services Tor Wilnam
(Bln) Heron, well known figure
in left-wing and labor circles were
held Monday afternoon.
Heron, a veteran of World War
/, died Dec. 10 at the Veterans
hospital after a prolonged heart
condition.
He had been active in union and
political circles since the close Of
the first World War. and was at
one time an organizer for the
Communist party.
He was also very active in the
old National Negro Congress and
other civil rights organizations.
Heron is survived by his Wild
ow, Mrs. Jessie Heron and his
cousin, Ben Bradley and six nieces
and nephews and other relatives.
Rev. Phelps officiated at the
service and Brooks Funeral Home
was in charge Of arrangements.
Burial was at the Veterans Ma
tional Cemetery at Fort Smelling.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26

Of the church will give the main
address at the afternoon service
which begins at 5 p. m.
The active publisher has spok-
en- to hundreds Of church and civic
groups since beginning his news
paper work in the Twin Cities in
1927. He has had a colorful career
and is widely known throughout
the nation as a militant crusader
for equal rights for all Americans.
In 1919 he was named among
''Minnesota's Hundred Greatest
Living Citizens" in a statewide
poll conducted by the Minnesota
Junior Chamber Of Commerce in
connection with the states Gen.
tennial. He was the first Mime
sofa Negro listed in who's Who
In America"
Rev. Parker Ii a veteran Meth
odist pastor having formerly SER
we'd as minister at Border Metho-
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26

Little Jimmy was frail and he
was also extremely cautious. To
instill courage in the lad the ro-
bust father told the boy TO stand
up for his rights with balled fists.
Soon after the father talked
with him, Jimmy ran in the house,
out Of breath and sporting a
bloody nose. He was crying.
I'm tired OF having you crawl
home without putting up a fight"
declared the father. Go back out
side and give an account Of your
self with those boys"
Jimmy didn't want to, but he
obeyed. He returned fifteen min
utes later. Il made six Of them
run. he told his father.
The father was surprised and
pleased at the news until Jimmy
explained. II made them run af-
ter me-"
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26
Browns With 4
SePio Players Euce
Detroit Lions

CLEVELAND-(A NPl-The re-
nowned Cleveland Browns win
take the field, Sunday, Dec. Is
to seek their sixth professional
league championship In seven
years when they face the star
studded Detroit Lions for the Ma
tional league title.
The Browns won four straight
championships in the old An
American Conference, then won
the National league title before
failing last year when they lest
TO the Los Angeles Rams.
For the Lions, It win be their
first opportunity Of q league title
In IT years. During the season,
the Lions won a victory over the
Browns. The Lions also topped
the Browns IN an exhibition game
before the season started.
Although the Lions got off to
a slow start, they have rolled
during the second half Of the
season, climaxing II with a victory
over the defending champions. the
Los Angeles Rams, In q playoff
for the National conference crown.
In player personnel the clubs
feature a different type OF policy.
The Browns are a family type Of
club with players fitting into the
system Of Coach Paul Brown,
while the Lions feature name stars
such a. Doak Walker, Bobby Lane,
Pat Harder, Leon Hart and others.
With the Browns are four
colored players: end Len Ford
and guard Biz willis. both all
league on defense: end Horace
Gillom, the leagues best punter.
and the renowned fullback Marion
Motley, one Of the original great
Browns, a bit slowed by age, but
stilI a hard runner on offense
and a good linebacker on defense.
These men win help such Brown
immortals as quarterback Otto
Graham, tackle and place kick
specialist Lou Groza and pass
snatching ends Mac speedie and
DANTE Lavelli seek to continue
the Cleveland tradition Of cham
pionship football
This season the Lions have no
colored players, but they have a
lineup of former college greats
that finally have jelled into a
powerful football club. Harder, a
great full back, and Walker, q
sparkling halfback, are kicking
aces on extra points and field
goals. Bobby Layne is n triple
threat quarterback.
End Leon Hart and tackle Billy
Martin are name men from Notre
Dame. Then Detroit still has such
men as end Cloyce Box, halfback
jug Girard and quarterback Jim
Hardy
1t would appear that the Lions
are the logical team to humiliate
the Browns, but somehow, Cleve-
land always comes through when
a crucial game must be won.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26
CAR ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES

Bill Mostilla, 289 Rondo, st.
Paul succumbed Saturday, Dec.
20. to injuries from an automo-
bile accident when a car he was
riding in collided with a train
last February.
He was employed at Ancker
hospital and had returned back to
work for a short time.
He is survived by his mother
and father and four brothers who
live in Ashville. Ala, and two
sisters, Mrs. Bessie Dean of Chi
cago and Mrs. Louise Lockhart
of st. Paul.
Mrs. Lockhart will accompany
his remains to Ashville Wednes-
day and will be Joined in Chicago
by Mrs. Dean.
Brooks Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-26
Hal Singer And
Bond To Return
For Sat. Dance

Hal "Cornbreaf' Singer and his
orchestra are returning for a Holt
day Dance, Saturday Dec. "a at
$3.50 p. m. at the Minneapolis
Labor Temple.
Singer will play his own record
ings OF "Cornbread." "Blue VEL
vet and many other popular hits.