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. L I —U . Z I . I. .„ J. , .... • 1 i . I JFI J MINNEAPOLIS SPOKESMAN HSI Volume 1, No, 12. Minneapolis, Minnesota, Friday, October 26, 1934 PRICE FIVE CENTS \j Vi ■ * 11 H i I i 1 ■ H Sb/ Ka w z Crowd Listens As Speakers Explain Old-Age Pension WAYMAN HOME CIRCLE SPON SORS OLD AGE PENSION MEET Rain began falling Tuesday eve ning just at the time people were preparing to go to St. Peter to at tend the meeting to discuss the Townsend Old Age Revolving Pen sion Plan. Despite the weather about one hundred people were present and heard clear cut and understandable explanations of the proposed legislation. The Town send Plan proposes to put 12 mil lion men back to work and thus restore prosperity to the country, said S. Bredahl, the principal speaker. Many questions from the audience were answered by the speaker at the close of his ad dress. W. M. Smith of the Minne apolis Spokesman also spoke. Music was furnished by the Gospel chorus, directed by Mrs. Lilian Parkinson. A number of people gave notice of their desire to join with the movement. The meeting was called by the Wayman Home Circle of St. Peter. E. H. Payne is president, Mrs. M. W. Judy, secretary. Dr. M. W. Judy and Calvin Mason headed the commit tee responsible for the gathering. Saintly City Urban League Aux. Active The Woman’s Auxiliary of the St. Paul Urban League met on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the home of Mrs. Birdie High. The following officers for 1935 were installed: President, Mrs. Hattie Bell Smith; Vice President, Mrs. Effie Wills; Secretary, Miss Ruth Brown; As sistant Secretary, Mrs. Birdie High; Treasurer, Mrs. Cassie Melker. Mrs. Hattie Bell Smith, the new president, is most enthusiastic over the prospects for a successful year. Since her election she reports the following new members: Mrs. lone Brown, Mrs. E. F. Morris, Mrs. Ella Gibbs and Mrs. Estelle Green. In addition to the above names the following women are members of the organization: Mrs. Marie Allen, Mrs. J. Alexander, Mrs. Minnie Archer, Mrs. Constance Anderson, Mrs. Eva Carr, Miss I. M. Carden, Mrs. Cora Dillingham, Miss Cecil Eastman, Mrs. Gladys Harris, Mrs. Clareeta Jackson, Mrs. Henrietta James, Mrs. Martha Johnson, Miss Evelyn .Kelly, Mrs. A. Lealtad, Mrs. Carrie Lindsay, Mrs. Fannie Lynn, Mrs. M. D. McFarland, Mrs. Belle Plummer, Mrs. Mary Rogers, Mrs. Mildred Sharp, Mrs. Hattie Sherwood, Mrs. Belinda Washing ton, Mrs. Della Wright and Mrs. Josie Williams. This Auxiliary was organized in 1925, and has through its many fine programs and welfare activi ties contributed much to the de velopment of social consciousness on the part of the community. Un der the leadership of Mrs. Josie Williams, the out-going president, the organization helped to bring the National Urban League Con ference to St. Paul in 1931, suc cessfully promoted several Charity Balls and aided in relieving dis tressed families. The program for the ensuing year will be announced at a later date. VOTERS SHOULD VOTE FOR MIKE HOLM Mike Holm The present secretary of state deserves re-election. His long rec ord of efficient service to the peo ple of Minnesota is a by-word. Of greater interest to the Negro vot ers of the state is the fact that he has always numbered among his regularly employed staff sonyj member of the group. Every col ored voter Should remember Mike Holm. Victory Lodge O.E.S. Officers Take Places EASTERN STAR CHAPTER IN STALLS NEW OFFICERS On Wednesday, Oct. 17, George Hoage, Jr., Worthy Grand Patron, Order of Eastern Star, Minnesota Jurisdiction, assisted by Worthy Matron Eunice Glass and members of her staff, installed the newly elected officers of Victory chapter No. 8, O. E. S., Minneapolis, in the Fellowship hall, 3013 Garfield ave nue. Elected Oficials The newly elected officers are: Mrs. Mitte Cannon, Worthy Ma tron; Mrs. Alma Woodson, Asso ciate Matron; Mrs. Helen Jackson, secretary; Mrs. Edna Adama, treasurer; Mrs. Clemintine Robin son, Conductress, and Mrs. Delila King, Associate Conductress. D. C. Dowdy, Worthy Patron; Raymond Cannon, Associate Patron; George Peel, Sentinel. Chapter Making Progress Victory chapter, though newly organized, is making satisfactory progress and is loyally supported by its sister chapters in both Min neapolis and St. Paul. BARBECUE PRODUCTS CO. ANNOUNCES OPENING The Barbecue Products Co., wholesalers and retailers of all kinds of barbecue products, an nounces its opening Hallowe’en night, Oct. 31, at 97 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis. This company is the originator of the barbecue business. The public is cordially, invited to come in for a trial order and be convinced of superior products at prices all can well afford. Be the first to give a Hallowe’en barbecue dinner. Our chef will help you plan your menu. We deliver. At present ask the operator for our phone number.—Adv. lOWA GAME Nellie Dodson and Marionne Peebles of the Spokesman and Re corder staff will cover the Minne sota-lowa game for our readers. See next week’s paper. Wheatley Head Resident Thanks General Public To my friends, the public: Please accept my most heartfelt gratitude for the very fine support given to the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House. In my ten years’ connection with community welfare through this department, I have always re ceived the co-operation that has developed our work to its present efficiency. I take this method of thanking every one who has helped. It would please me more could I find it possible to thank each of you individually. W. Gertrude Brtfwn. NEW FORUM PRESIDENT Curtis Chivers Curtis C. Chivers, new nresident of the Minneapolis Sunday Forum, who succeeds Cecil Newman, presi dent for the past three years, and who refused reelection. Mr. Chiv ers has also served the Forum as its vice-president for three years. Miss Selma Sayles, daughter of Mrs. Mary Sayles, passed away Tuesday after a brief illness. Miss Sayles was formerly in Bill Robin son’s cast. Up to her illness she was with Eli Rice and his orches tra. Funeral services Friday, Oct. 19, from the residence, 682 Iglehart, at 2 o’clock, and St. James A. M. E. Church, at 2:30. She leaves her mother, Mary Sayles; one sister, Anna; two brothers, Nathiel and William, of St. Paul; and a host of friends. McGavock undertaker, Interment Oakland. UTLEY POOL HALL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Utley’s pool hall, 500 St. Peter St., is now known as the U. C. N. Recreation Parlor, with George Coleman, experienced business man of Bismarck, N. D., and St. Paul, general merger. This recently renovated establishment has three departments: cafe, where regular meals are served at moderate prices, under the personal super vision of Mr. Coleman; pool and billiards under the direction of Robert Neely, who has had years of experience in similar work, and a model barber shop managed by Mr. Utley, who, with his 35 years in business in St. Paul, needs no introduction. Mr. Coleman and his associates are putting every effort forward to make this one of the best places of its kind in the city. The public is cordially invited to come in and enjoy the prompt and courteous service of the U. C. N. Recreation Parlor. Because of the large amount of political advertising in this issue of your paper, many news notes and features are omitted from this issue. Still, as a mat ter of fact, most of the politi cal ads carried are news of im portance to every citizen. Each of the candidates whose ad ap pears in your paper presumably wants your vote. Some of them deserve it and perhaps some do not. Our recommendations for voters will appear in the edition of Nov. 2. Our recommendations WILL NOT be based on the amount of advertising the re spective candidates give this newspaper, but rather on the candidate’s record plus his at titude towards the American citizen of Negro ancestry. JAMES TOLIVER, PIONEER CITIZEN, DIES James Toliver, 702 Carroll Ave nue, St. Paul, passed away at 9:45 Wednesday morning at the Ancker hospital. Mr. Toliver was bom in Rock Island, 111., 63 years ago, and came to St. Paul, where he and his family have resided since. For the past 19 years he has been in the employ of the Union Depot Co. The deceased always had a keen interest in civic affairs. He was a member of St. Phillips Episcopal church, a 32nd degree member of the King Solomon Lodge, A. F. of M., Rock Island, 111. His friends were many, including some of the most prominent members of both races. Surviving the deceased are his wife, Mrs. Julia Toliver, two daughters, Mrs. Robt. A. Jones and Mrs. Benjamin F. Henderson, a son, James Toliver, Jr., four grandchildren and a brother, Clar ence Toliver of Cheyenne, Wyo. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. at the home, Friday, Oct. 26, the Rev. Father A. H. Lealtad officiating. The Neal Funeral Home was in charge. Burial was in Oak land cemetery. St. Paul Club Women Meet OPENING MEETING OF THE CITY FEDERATION A delightful luncheon preceded the business session of the St. Paul City Federation which was pre cided over by the P’resident, Mrs. Pearl S. Brooks. An interesting program was presented by the Chairman, Mrs. Jean Mundy. Pro gram opened with “All For You” sung by Mrs. Marilee Parks, ac companied by Mrs. Florence Logan. Mrs. Davie Welch gave a most lively and timely talk on “The Woman’s Place in Politics.” Mrs. Welch definitely stated that we, as a group of women voters, must take the initiative and get up and work for what we want in the world of politics. Dr. Carl Ingerson spoke next, concerning the duties and difficul ties confronting his office of cor oner. Mrs. P. Brook’s closing remarks were very interesting as she im pressed upon our minds the mean ing of “Federate.” The Missouri B. Anderson Busi ness and Professional Women’s Club will give a Hallowe’en party at the Rondo Cafe, Kent & Rondo, Oct. 31. Games and prizes will be the main feature. REV. HARRIS HEADS BAPTIST BODY —Editor. At the recent national conven tion of the Baptists held at Okla homa City, a St. Paulite, Rev. L. W. Harris, pastor of Pilgrim Bap tist Church, was elected president of the newly organized national Moderators’ Association. This group made up of the heads of over 300 state associations and kindred bodies was formed to serve as a higher council or Chief Auxiliary to the convention proper. Rev. Harris’ election to the presi dency is a credit to his ability and brings honor to St. Paul. Daughter Elks Marching Club Hold Banquet MINNEHAHA MARCHING CLUB The Minnehaha Marching club banquetted its members and newly elected oficers on Tuesday evening, Oct. 23, in its quarters at the Elks Rest, 148 Hyland avenue. The oc casion was the installation of its newly elected officials; these to gether with the membership of the club gathered at the unusually sumptuous banquet which held as its piece de resistance turkey and the accompanying dishes that go to make this menu a masterly piece. Under the skillful direction of Mrs. Idella Johnson and Mrs. Myrtle Pope the Rest had been turned into a bower of beauty, with flowers and ferns decorating the tables and walls. Selected music by members of the order added zest to the tasty food and the en joyment was further increased by the presence of the honorary men Elks who came to bring words of greeting and sound advice. The ceremony of installation inducted into office the following: Myrtle Pope, president; Mamie Whiting, vice president; Maxine Jones, sec retary; Sarah Pratt, assistant secretary; Thelma Johnson, treas urer; Helen Woods, sergeant-at arms; Idella Johnson, advertising agent; Ethel Saunders, caretaker. The club has in prospect plans for future development and these will be disclosed as they reach com pletion. A pocket veto refers to a bill submitted to the President just be fore the adjournment of congress so that ten days later, when con gress has adjourned, the bill, if It has not been signed, will be null and void. In other words, if con gress has adjourned, the President may either sign a bill, after which it becomes law, or veto it, after which it has no effect or he may keep it for ten days and take no action upon it, which has the same effect as a veto. Rev. L. W. Harris BANQUETS Pocket Veto Chest Fund Team Lines , Up For Drive COMMUNITY CHEST CAMPAIGN Team 61, of Division F-2, of the army of workers organized to put the St. Paul Community Chest Campaign “over the top,” met Fri day at 8 p. m., at the Hallie Q. Brown Community House. The following persons responded to the call of Mrs. Mary D. McFarland, captain of the Team for the past two years: Mrs. Mary Rogers, Mrs. Marie Allen, Mrs. Susie Tudos, Mrs. R, F. Wilson, Mrs. J. R. Lynn, Misses Ruth Brown, I. M. Carden, Lillian McGavock, Father Chas. J. Keefe, G. Mundell, Mr. Jose P Sherwood and C. W. Washington. Following a brief review and dis cussion of last year’s activities, of ficers for the present campaign were elected as follows: Mrs. Susie Tudos, chairman; Jose H. Sher wood, vice chairman; Mrs. Birdie High, Secretary; Miss Lillian Mc- Gavock, assistant secretary. Mrs. McFarland was captain of the team for two years, and under her guidance in 1933, the team raised 129% of its quota. The agencies of the Chest specifi cally working among colored peo ple are, the Crispus Attucks Home, the Urban League and the Hallie Q. Brown Community House. Our people also share in the benefits of the various health agencies, Boy Scouts and Family Welfare serv ices. The campaign dates for this year are Nov. 12th to Nov. 20th. Younger “Set” Off For lowa Misses Marionne Peebles and Nellie Dodson of Spokesman-Recorder Staff to be Invited Guests of Ozzie Simmons. When the whistle blows for the kick-off of the Minnesota-lowa game on Saturday, October 27, members of the University crowd will be among the rooters in the lowa City stadium, and among the out-of-town guests at the Home coming celebration following the game. The lowa chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi will give a joint dance on Saturday eve ning. Minnesota students driving down to the game and dance in clude the Misses Geraldine John son, Thelma Thurston, Nellie Dod son, Fanny Butler, and Marionne Peebles; and Messrs. Warren Gris som, Dunbar Gibson, Sam Kaiser, Arnold Walker, Pete Thatcher, and Henry Gordon. Mr. Ozzie Simmons, star Negro half-back on the lowa team, in vited as his guests, the Misses Marionne Peebles, Frances McHie, and Nellie Dodson. Miss McHie will not make the trip in order that she may be among the wed ding guests at the Wigington- Bohanon nuptials on Saturday eve ning. In order to be present at an in formal “Get-acquainted” party given by Alpha Phi Alpha on Fri day evening, most of the campus students will leave Friday morn ing, arriving in lowa City late Fri day afternoon. Lizard* Swallowed Pebble* Ancient lizards known as plesio saurs, that swam inland American seas millions of years ago, seem to have had the hahit of swallowing pebbles as a chicken does to aid food digestion. ■ ■ -J