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[ SAINTLY CITY J SPORTS By Jimmy <i riffle This is th* first time m A 6 19 p r j -. competition. lA*roy I! .’ 1* ’' "• , U™n, the nvl" JS Bill (.3arrett was with t.h* C.. 1 J. g<* All Sts rs against th« I k*-rM j last Monday. The GM>* Tr.»tt»-rH drfe«iU*d Bhi!a«Mplii<i in th* other j Brown tourney will be on display j at Howards clothing More. 7th J am! Wabasha after th*- Hth of 1 this month. Don't forget the tournament dat.*x Walter Dukes of Seton Hall was the big gun aM l* ani d*- feater! Beloit 71-51 in the Na tional Invitational Tournament in j New York Don Newcomb** was injure*! by a batted ball during the .spring ! drill* of the Dodgers ]K "We Appreciate Tear Pttrou(«” UNI-DALE LIQUOR STORE WHJSKIYS • OINS - WINIS ■ BURS 647 UNIVIRSITY AVI MU* 2130 W* DoUvor DAI* 3130 ■H fr service n you km | *♦ mHmmßjt know* ■ WINIS • LIQUORS \«*«**J Ybe BM* biWi *Mk «f «mi few |AjKR ■*>. DM fveei MM M«Un •» M Utn «<w*. 1 ■V7D Ey MMick •rw Hel NO UMIT M mm, § wiosc uecision 10 Irish Lightweight Shriners and Isis Fashion Review Well Attended N.wman’s lions ,r! si Paul Hi.' stage was decorated with palm* and flowers As the models fatiV' S of the various stores roiri meiitisl oil the mmlt Is and the garments being shown. Among the many spring outfits I was a taffeta duster mat with a i matching dress of silk The coat | was navy blue with polka dot | sba ves and was worn by Dona- i stelle (.Jreene. The dress and eoat I was from Hunch Brothers depart I men! store. A three piece suit was modeled j by Miss Joyce Clayton from New- i mans The suit had a < heckl'd j jacket and cape with two skirts, i one plain and the other one check- | led. Miss Clayton carried the j checked skirt over her arm tattle Hawns <»r«**n«\ mod* I- i | mgs for llusney's. wore a pink pique dress with lace collar and i lace trimmed pockets. I Modeling for Howard’s men’s clothing were Messrs. Fred Ewing. (V D Doty. Henry Josey. and Gerald Robinson. Between each store showing, selections were sung by either Mrs Lloyd Gambol or Mr. Fred Ewing. Mrs Gambol, while sing ing. wore a block taffeta dress with rhinestone buttons down each aide from Newman’s store. Both singers were accompanied by Mrs Alice Hollowed on the piano Door prizes were given to mem bers of the audience by the draw ing of names by little Ha verm Other model* taking part in the show were Mines. Maxine Jones. M;unie Uplegeaues. S Hydes.; Misses Gloria W illiams. Myrrh* n* Allen. Masters David Taylor and Ronald Hcott, and little Miss Mary Kay Murray MASONIC COOKS , Plain InglitH Jf Aw Hand for f r»« V cat aloe No. A P V TMf I. 1. RIAO V/WVt COOK CO. i*. o Bo* ii I * \ l>«pt Bit VMndlaon Bq V. O. New York 10 N. T. •••••••••••• • LI tfllOK S ® Nation>Jh AJvwttMd »i—<« ® B n lim—t oHlaia J • WMrty- «■ 0 S JACKIE'S • • LIQUOR STORI • gilt Wabaaha CL HN| A Dm. Wn T» ■• * M 0 •••••••••••• Almost About i;| Everything t By r„ W\ t k k A: DO YOU REMfMBIR? With No ill loming along iw* 11. i «i* r. t. #*xw t!y < all Ihe Rowan < . ' a.v* t \m ’: •• *. • . Day par »<j* * ! th.- First World war arid h**w I- was a tw« ntv-four hour : D* you r* m« mb i r wh*n they < hang* d •'German frie<| potatoes' o "I**?, ii* h Fried” Remember th*- saying, “my little chlrkad****'’j Barney Oldfield’s unb* lo vable 60 miles an hour speed . Gloria Swanson as a Ma* k Serin* tt bathing beauty Battling Siki and his j vanning th* middleweight titl*- from Mike McTague on St. Patrick s j >ay in Ir* land Mow you had to choke a Ford when cranking j And how many brok* th* ir arms trying to crank th* ir cars? : r*» h* II with the Kaiser Rudy Vullcc’s megaphone . I was in New York in 1929 and j .«>u should hav*- n***ti th** thousands **f young and obi waiting for | iim daily at th** Paramount theatre . Colleen Moon* of the flickers ind h*T hangs . Do you remember Kdna Wallace Hopper, the mthing beauty ami h* r annual visit to th** Hennepin* Orpheum | h* at i* My favorite all-time song and dance team were Benny Fields mil his wife, Blossom Seeley . How they could croon . . Gene rummy sittiug on his britches in Chicago taking the "long count.” Remember about “Wrong Way Corrigan”, whatever happened to j iim? When th* "Wabash Hltjes” was the rage . . . Irving Berlin ind those many war songs . When the funniest Joke was; “Didn’t i [ meet you in Milwaukee?” No. I never was in Milwaukee" • j Neither was I it must have been two other fellows’* . . . I didn’t j A*ear my first pair of long pants till I was sixteen . Ix>ok at 'em unlay . Remember when everyone thought it was something ter- ; ribb* about Peggy Hopkins Joyce having four husbands . . When Hu* movies were five cents for adults I remember seeing Paul Muni and other actors at th*- Liberty Theatre (Olson Highway and Dupont) price five cents . . Jack Dempsey and his manager Jack Kearns at th*- Pantages theatre . When Sixth Ave. North (now Olson Highway) was a busy shopping center . . When Glen wood Park was known as “Keegan's Hake” . How I used to sit up nights with my crystal set Although I started selling papers at the age if 12 at Witts Meat Market (downstairs *>f Powers Department store . My first big money making (lay was when I sold fight extras of the Dempsey-Wdlani fight. Made <d five spot that day The buggi'H and th*vse Sunday picnics . But I think T've said enough about the good old days and finish the column with something current. ★ A * No. Herbie, R FC docs not stand for Reasonable Fur Coats. The other day I read one of the most interesting love stories I’ve read in many years. The article is in this month’s Met’ALLS about Jackie Robinson, ami who do you think is it's author? . None other than Mrs. Jackie Robinson. Read just a few lines that highlight the article: “Jackie mid I really don't need many friends. We do things to gether or not at all The things that make me the proudest is that lie is the same nice hoy I knew in school . We feel tin* best approach is not to push, to wait until people get t«> know us Then, to the people who count, the color of our skins doesn't matter. Thus fur, Jackie. Jr. is not aware of a Negro problem. (In Brooklyn, he thought he was Jewish, because we lived in a Jewish neighbborhoo!) My husband bus one main ambition for when his baseball career is over ll*' wants t*» work with boys. M<* believes a keen interest in athletics helps a boy keep his balance, prevents juvenile delinquency.** ft Weekly Review BY GEORGIA RUSSEIJ, I»OTY It sure feels good to be back bringing you news. To me it seems that I was away ages. But let's get on with the news. I suppose the one subject on almost everyone’s mind Is the continuous snow. If this weather doesn’t break we'll be strutting to church Easter Sunday In our old winter togs. And that would just about break Hunter Vassar Jr.'s heart since he is going all out to prove to his best gal how sharp he can get . . . Family Circuit: Mrs. Helen Epps left Saturday March to for Nor folk. Va., where she will spend a couple of weeks with her son. Her bert. who Is leaving soon for overseas duty. On the return trip Mrs. Kpps will stop over in Lima, Ohio, to visit her brother and relatives she hasn't seen in over 35 years . Tin- Club with No Niune which consists of Viola Watts, la-la >lae Green, Florence Bess, Evvelyn Patterson, la-e Ora t’oolhlge and Ella Mae Anders,in Is now named the Jonquils! (Julie fancy. I say! Congratulations were showered over Rosie Clemons and Leon Combs who were imited tn holy matrimony last Saturday March 10 at the brtdes home. Wearing a blue suit with a gardenia and roses corsage, the bride looked stunning. Attendants were June Johnson and Cliff Combs. Among the many on hand at the reception which followed the ceremonies were Vernon Bradley, E. J Johnson. Joyeelyn Jones, Stanley Williams. Rus sell Roberta. Crystal Williams, Marian Clemmons. Gladys Clemons. Elizabeth Combs and Viola Watts. Aquillu Speeoe is expecting her sister, Grace Baysinger. of Chi cago here for a visit during the Easter holidays Mrs Baysinger will stay with her mother during her visit hen' . . . While on the subject of the Speeces It might be told that Clifford and Aquilla are cele brating their fourth wedding anniversary this month . . Joe Waters, who has lived tn our town for only a year or so has found the state so uninteresting that he is hiking for Philadelphia where he will make his home .. . and maybe find a little more excitement . . Gladstone Calendar was home on a 30 day furlough from Mather Airfield, Cali fornia. His stay at home was strictly an enjoyable one. His family and friends saw to it that every hour wks filled with enjoyment for him. Birthday eongratillations to little ('.indire (Candy) Williams who celebrated her first birthday with all the trimmings March 10. Trouble: The John Coolidge household was turned topsy turvy when their little girl. Donna Jean fell into a tub of scalding water She was rushed to Ancker hospital to receive emergency treatment for second degree bums Little Jean was later placed in Childrens hospital where she is now recovering from shock. It seems that we should have a hospital where mothers can recover from shock after such hair raising experiences . . . Here's something new. I've been visiting the different employ ment officers and organisations interested in finding better jobs for our people. I should be able to have quite a few positions and persons who are looking for help. It may help someone who is looking for a Job find just the one they want See you next week same place. ROBERT STREET MARKET Fr*»h Fruits • Vagatablas • Orocarias Quality Maati and Poultry MT* r*ofwr* your lav or It* brand of M flout A Uquor s 450 R*b*rt St. Cldar 4331 James Murray To Appear In local 'Showboat' Production MuriuV - < I, . Murray a World War II vet* ran V, hilt- in th** Army, ho sang over | Air Baa* ID also part!* ipat* <J •it a bond rally ui Sioux City la . | during the bust war. The St Paulite w.»n th* St Paul finals of th»- Minnesota j Amusement Compuny’a Amateur show. In 1917 he was present*-*! in i a rental by the senior thmr of Pilgrjrn Baptist church of which he is a member In 1950. h«* placed third in th«- finals of tin* Horae** H- i.lt talent show during its en* J gagnnent h**re in the Twin Cities Murray lias hem a pupil <»r Mrs Mady M.tzg.r Zngl.-r for over a y< hi He plans to give a recital in the near future lone Brown New Head Of Hallie Council Miss lone Brown. 599 St An thony Ave., was install'd as the first pre&i*irnt of the newly 1 formed council of Hallie Q Brown settlement house Wednesday. March 14. Miss Brown was presented a gavel by S. Edward Hall, presi dent of th* board of <ll rectors. The young lady was elected head of the council by official talley at the Blazer club dance Friday. March 9 The election was held by representatives from th*- various teenage dubs at Hallie. The council consists of the le ads and one appointed member of each teenage club; the remain ing members are at large Council representatives are Misses Joan Johnson, Keba Dixon. B* n Zach ary, Sterling owens and Karlyne Neal, Messrs Karl Neal. Robert Hickman. Dick Morris, Robert Blakely, Russell Hosted and Manny Robinson. 4 * ......a.... «... i If Remodeling into 1951 style coh FLORESCENT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CO. j| ■ * * Kg.^orkmaS Electrical Contractors 1 .1 getzug fur co. I -i 38 S. Dale fit. Home and Commercial Wiring F DAle 1311 Lighting Fixtures and Supplies i Complete Paris & Service for Lamps, Radio and Electrical | 1 Pay Day Advances [Appliances i p•- " ™ |if you need a lift to carry yc _ _ _ : • y' u ***** -i over to pay day sec us. A 10-d Easy Payment Terms t m s loan of $lO costs only ioc - i FREE (STIMATIS FREE PICK-UP & DELIVERY f 1 ; 688 Selby Ave. Dale 7122; I 1 FAMILY LOAN CO. Jack Kohn, Prop. j Jw U Twin City Federal Building C \ Corner Sixth and Robert CENTRAL y n SUPER MARKET j J 343 Waat Control Av*. (Cor. Ooltlar »t.) Wk *%!}!£%/*<* Tt'c Smort to SELF SERVICE - LOW PRICES EVERY DAY . M 41 “ i ■ . M Buy Rite! WHOI.F. or Rin half 1 Free. PORK LOINS, Lb 39c i Prompt yofng. tender. (iraiie a I Delivery GEESE, Lb 39c “ RtflAk CfTRED | m SLICED BACON. Lb 4141 c 7---- ( UTS CW b MOB IN AT PORK CHOPS, Lb W* fresh ground I Jim $ rlace HAMBURGER. Lb 49c U. 8. GOOD BEEF j “Tb* OW Kolia blu CHUCK ROAST, Lb 69c _ ISTtJS IK 70 I i MM MB UQUOBB I RITE LIQUOR CLUB STEAK, Lb 79c I ** w : chtadi? LEAN b* Anthonv A Knot OIUKEj SALT PORK. Lb ***** "mmmr • Horn. Ratanan. Prep. ?45:sh slTect " “ OAI* 9981 I CEd«n_2333 442 Wabadi CENTRAL SUPER MARKET 243 West Control Avo. (Cor. Oalfior St.) SELF SERVICE - LOW PRICES EVERY DAY WHOLE OR RIB HALF PORK LOINS, Lb 39c YOUNG. TENDER. GRADE A GEESE. Lb 39c SFGAh CURED SLICED BACON. Lb BAc END CUTS CM PORK CHOPS. Lb FRESH GROUND HAMBURGER. Lb 49c U. 8. GOOD BEEF CHUCK ROAST, Lb. 69c F. 8. GOOD BEEF CLUB STEAK, Lb 79c MEAN SALT PORK, Lb AAc FRESH SWEET "1«" OLEO, Lb YOUNG. TENDER STEWING S to S', Lb. Average CHICKENS. Lb 33c APRICOTS. 4 No. 2Vz Cons SI.OO PEACHES. 4 No. 2* 2 Cons SI.OO (Sliced) Meat Prices Good Thru Saturday, March I 7 fOMHHIIimt«UWiN»_ mai iTi ixHxljJyldy ILLINOIS GOVESNOB GBS ETC LIBERUM GUESTS 1.-M nirht. 11. Sims, I S State (ie|. art in, nt . (ial.ri. I L 11,-titiis. seeirtarv ■>( sts I.lie n., liß.verti.Bt Stet.•!,>,.ll, amt ll.ury I; Duie-ati. seeretarv nt' piililie wnrks or l.ih.-r ;d O'Neal Among —. ———— Participants at D.B.E. Program March 31 Frederick O'N-al. son *>t Mr and Mrs J M O’Neal. 7.16 Carroll Air. was among s» verul students from St Paul Central high school who participated or. a program Monday March id at tin* annual meeting of th*- State Board of Daughters of the British Empire at th*• Normandy hotel in Minne apolis The students, some of them for mer residents of foreign coun tries during World War II talked of their personal experiences in their homelands during that time O’Neal talked on th- “American Negro." Young O’Neal is th** first Ne gro student to head th*- senior class at St. Paul Central He is quite active in school activities, being a member of the student council. Dm Dramatic club, the lunchroom committee, the A choir and is also secretary of the Mid way High “Y”. Halite's New Teenage Lounge Now Open With the help of the various teenage dubs, the Minnesota Co , and some private women citizens. Hallie Q Brown has a newly dec orated teenage lounge, which op en* d Wednesday night. March II Members of the various dubs throughout Hallie helped with the decorating. The Golden Agers dub helped make the chair rovers and rugs, a floor lamp and tables were given to the lounge by the Minnesota Company A television set, in memory of Miss Myrtle Carden was bought by a group of women under the It-ndershm of Mm* s. HarvcV Ho- Bowling Scoro*. NORTHERN LIGHT B< TEAM KTAF March 10, 1951 - \V< STATE JKVVEI.EHS * WOODARD'S FUNERAL HOME I ACME CLEANERS 1 MINNEAPOLIS SPOKESMAN 3 RADIN S MEN S SHOT’ 3 HERMAN GI.IKM CLOTHIERS 3 HOWARDS STEAK HOUSE 3 W T. GRANT COMPANY 2 Individual hit;h, thre<- Janies. E tosh, 518. Single Game. Ernest Green Team liifcth. three games, W T. Men’s Shop. 2137 Single Game, W T STATE JEWELERS R P. Hughes. Sr. 156-11 A R. Johnson 135-54 1 G H. Underwood 131-31 K M. Kite 130-30 \ M H Moss, sub. 136-30 : I WOODARD’S PI NEKAL HOME |‘ B. Mclntosh 165-59,,, V. Shepherd 132-37 i W Clanton 126-56 E Hiatt 121-11 B MeHie 108-15 |( \( ME < LEANKKS U Noble 156 18 j V .1 Hawkins 150-29 , D V Lavton 115-11 G K Judy I.'ll-hi i R J. Carter 128-13 M MINNEM'OLIS SPOKESMAN V 1) Brady Sr 155-27 E B. Judy 151-35 C J Crowder 130-0 L S Shepherd 125-31 | F I) Banks * 123-29 |K GAMESNE\ TEAMS W T Grant Company vs. Acme Clea Minneapolis Spokesman vs. Herman > Radin’s Men’s Shop vs. Howard's St Woodard's Funeral Home vs State £; \ I SHOP AND SAVI AT WARD'S FOOD MARKET Meat. Paoltry Dairy FwA*. y r gl|l VBfMiMM Rondo at Farrington TED DIES LIQUOR STORE IS RfCOMMfNMO KM YOUH FAVORITE BRAND ELKHURST 3401 IMvwiity at St. Albom OWLING LEAGUE NIHNOS .’on Isist T P Pet. A: 4 3 29 49628 597 6 42 31 17376 575 6 40 51 51465 563 7 35 57 48922 486 6 36 56 18199 .500 6 32 39 48200 151 6 30 42 17562 117 6 28 11 49572 389 6 Srnest. Green, 657; Alfred Mel n. 255. Alfred Mclntosh, 215. '. Grant Company, 2274: Radii r. Grant Co.. 846: Herman Glie UOINs MEN’S SHOP \ Mclntosh, sub 158- P Bailev 151- Iwe " 145- il Gr«er 109- . Clark 110- lEKMAN GI.IEM CLOTHIER' t Jones 163- Mclntosh 160- \ J. Clark 137- t. Pierre 107- Duncan lit HOW ARD’S STEAK HOUSE ' Lann 158 A Berry 147- j. Turner, sub. 149 J. Manning, sub. 141- t. Johnson 115- M .1 Howell 113- A T. GRANT t ’OMPAN V S. Green 166- 7. Freeman 143- - Whitlock 133- F. Hill 128 l. Calloway 117 4T W EEK ALLE am i s 33 & Gliem Clothiers 35 & teak House 37 & Jewelers 39 & FUR COATS AND CAPES FAMILY LOAN CO. Twin City Federal Building Corner Sixth and Robert Call ERNIE KNUTSON C.A. 48: IST WINE & LIQUOR STORE CORNU ROBERT AT FIFTH The Hg*r o» N4t.on*<«r mil OIUVIRV Cl HTt It's Smart to Buy Rite! Free. Prompt Delivery AM Nationally Advortisod Brands STORE Mori* B ■>■lllll. Profx CRA iff 2933 442 Wabadha As Qom a* Your Phca* ILK. *IOO W 1 Deliver