Evansville Argus, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 10 October 1942 — Page 1
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EVANSVILLE, 1ND., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1942.
GENERAL DAVIS 'NOW IN BRITAIN ^ WASHINGTON, (ANSf - Brigadier General Benjamin Davis
By Staff Correspondent A total of seventy-five students are now enrolled in the Lincoln War Production Training Center, located in the annex to the high
only colored; general in the United j school. Classes are held each States Army, has arrived in} even ing from 6 to 12 o'clock and
Britain, the U. S. Army headquarters Jun London disclosed,, on Monday. General Davis will serve as adviser to Major General J. C. H. Lee concerning colored trpops now in the European sector of the war theatre. Before going to Britain, General Davis inspected practice ally all the camps now housing colored soiders.
FINED IN CUTTING CASE iln circuit court in Henderson, Xy. Wednesday, William “Buck Jones” Smith was fined $50 and costs when the charge of malicious catting with intent to kill James Keel, -formgr^LinCTlrr alMgtrer"was reduced to cutting in sudden heat and passion. Smith is a member of the Lincoln Lions football team for 1942.
include courses in machine shop, welding, air-craft sheet metal layout, foundry, blue print reading
and precision instruments. A total of 93 persons are now
enrolled in the six courses; 25 in machine shop taught by (Glenn
Hanna; 11 (including 3 women)
in welding taught by Clay Cates; 10 in air-craft sheet metal layout taught by Sam Paul;; 10 in foundry taught by Carl Diekmann; 20 in blue print reading taught by C. L. Fields; and 17 in precision instruments taught by L.
George Chester.
According to Supervisor Luther H. Roberts of the school, the doors of. the center shall have been opened for three months- in about three more weeks with the ones having good attendance records and satisfactory grades, getting the O.K. of .lheir instruc-
WAR PRODUCTION INDUSTRIES ABSORB YOUTHS TRAINED IN N. Y. A. CENTERS
Saturday Attendance Proves To Be Serious Problem For Lincoln Production Teachers
INDIANAPOLIS SCHOOL OFFERS SKILLED COURSES, LODGING AND MEALS AND $25 MONTHLY PAY !
WILLIAM C. JENKINS DIES FROM CUTS AND STABS DURING FIGHT
According to information released Wednesday by U. S. Army headquarters to The Associated Press, Private William C. Jenkins 24, former local coal truck driver died frbm knife wounds suffered Sept. 31 in a street fight in Antrim, northern Ireland. Army headquarters at Belfast announced one soldier was killed in the disorder the day it occured, but did not name the victim. The disorder was quelled by U. S. military police and soldiers. Several shots were fired at the time. Private Jenkins and his brother Elwood, formerly made their homes with an aunt, Mrs. Elnora
Barnes, 927 East Cherry street. Mrs. Barnes said her nephews enlisted in the army three years ago and had been stationed at Ft. Knox, Ky., and Ft. Jackson, S. C. The brothers were employed by the Stone and Son Coal company for several years before entering the service. They attended Lincoln elementary school. Surviving besides the aunt are his father, Joe Jenkins, Michigan City; a sister, Burnie Nance, Sturgis, Ky., and several cousins, of Evansville. Mrs. Barnes said the body would be returned to Evansville for burial if possible.
tors as welder-helpers, machinisthelpers, etc, Two, have completed the prescribed course as welders at Lincoln. Jessie Pitts and Cyrus Garner and are expected to be placed in the immediate future. ATTENDANCE PROBLEM “One of our greatest problems and one that might hinder our progress in a great way is the low percent of attendance on Saturday nights, Mr. Roberts said, it is necessary that all enrolled persons make all time possible so that the report made each week to the government officials, mighf be satisfactory and conducive to favorable sanction of the requisitions that we’ve made for more teachers and more and better
equipment.”
“We have requested that the government do these things so that we may take on more students and at the' same time hold classes during the day Tor those unable to attend during the night. Under the new' setup welding will be taught from 7 a. ni. to 12 noon and air-craft sheet metal layout and machine shop from 1 p. m. to; 6 p. m. I am very happy to see the amount of interest manifested by the general public of Evansville in the classes here and my only hope now is that they will rally to our aid and help make the Saturday night attendance mark soar to the same high level as is indicated during the weekdays. There are now some 68 persons on the “waiting list,” persons anxious to enroll in the classes ,at Lincoln; we can very easily take care of these people if we only get more equipment and teachers and the ones now enrolled can aid us greatly and I’m certain that they will,” Mr. Roberts concluded. In answer to query, Mr. Roberts stated that the basic training one receives on the machines at Lincoln qualifies him as a machinist helper on any job regardless of. how modern the machinery might be; as the machinery used at
Today, they are not enough qualified men and women in the couhtry, Colored and white together, to fill the unprecedented demand for skilled labor which is now beginning to make itself felt, stated Russell DeBow, Regional Negro Affairs Representative for the National Youth Administration' in an interview with Julius W. Holder, editor of The ARGUS here, last 1 week. Commenting further, he said that day by day the need' for trained workers grows sharper and prepared youths are being placed every day throughout America in vital war industries but only those so prepared have the chances to obtain such po-
ACCEPTS TIPS IN HOTEL, IS FINED
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avenue was fined .$29 and costs
obtain a jo youths. . .
- “Young men from both urban and rural communities have an opportunity to prepare themselves at the Keystone Resident War Production Training Center for jobs in the Vital war ihdustries engaged in the production of guns. Ships, tanks and munitions needed to win the war,” he said. ' Eligibility For Entrance Any young man between the ages ofi 17 and 34, out-of-school and a citizen of the United States, is eligible for enrollment at this center. The government will pay the cost of transporta-
sltions. The average youth has l tion to the Center. Three
the chance to improve himself by getting into Industry but he can get in industry' only if he’s prepared. The National Youth Administration War Production Training Project offers a splendid opportunity fpr both boys and girls to prepare themselves for skilled jobs. “Negro youths from our Indianapolis center have been placed in war production industries in ConnectiK cut, Virginia, Indiana and surrounding states. Negro workers who have completed their training are moving into industry as soon as their minimum training hours are completed. Today a Negro youth who has a
months is sufficient time required to qualify for a War Pro-
duction job.
The fallowing types of work activity are offered: machine shop, welding, pattern making
and foundry.
Facilities Offered The Keystone Center is housed in modern brick, concrete and metal buildings. Those housed are asked to share the ^responsibility for approximately 40 hours a month in keeping it clean and comfortable. For 160 hours per month each youth will receive production experience and related job training ih the shops and class rooms.
16-Year-Old Girl Struck By Auto At Lincoln & Governor , Thelma Shanklin, 1-6, 607 : South Governor street, was struck by an auto about 8 o’clock Thursday night at the busy intersection of Lincoln avenue and Governor st. The car was driven by Reuben Arnold, 22, 611 East Walnut st.: She suffered abrasions on the left knee and elbow and the right shoulder and was treated at a doctor’s office. The Lincoln and Governor is considered ope of the city’s busiest eorners and civilian leaders have often remarked that is is almost unbelievable that a low percent of accidents always prevail; some have attempted to answer same by commenting on the fact
Lincoln has been carefully select- that those using the corner are ed and the fundamentals are quite forever on the alert, realizing the similar to those found on * any seriousness of the traffic conges-
type used today in war plants. tion at times.
MAMMOTH HOLDS COLLECT MONTH In] keeping ]With 5 $|evpj>lic$f of the Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Company of making secure the protection of its policy holders by helping them to avoid lapses during the first cold months and the holiday season, and thus lack that protection when its most needed — at the beginning of the winter season, the National Negro Insurance Association, an organization composed of the Mammoth other companies, has designated the period frbm September 28th to October 26th as National Col-
lection Month.
The Mammoth has .offered a beautiful trophy to the district With the highest collection percent for* the month. Prizes consisting of turkeys, ducks and chickens are being offered to the policyholders. For further information contact a Mammoth agent.
in city court. A. 60-day sentence was suspended. Hewlett was formerly employed as a bCll hop. , John Tylei, 32, of 81$ E. Sycamore street, uppn a plea of in-; nocent. to the charge of .failing to provide, was fined $50 and eosts and sentenced to 180 days, in city court Wednesday. A bench warrant was issued for Mr. Tyler on Monday upon his failure to appear in court and bond was set
at $500.
demon Haskins, 28, of 311- S. Fifth street, booked on. assault and battery on Carrie .(Jil^ert and Henrietta Douglas, pleaded innocent in city court Wednesday. He was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to .30 days.
ENVIABLE . RECoMp— The Reverend M. R. Dixformer pastor of Alexander A.M.E. Church of this city, now pastoring one of Kansas City’s largest and most progrfissive chdrehes is making quite an
enviable record, hi that city, aeebrding to reports. Both Rev. and Mrs. Dixon are now in the midst of a series of activities embracing civilian defense and direct war work in addition to their regular - civic and church duties.
Ih Henderson, Xy. circuit court Monday, Artliur Vincent Was sen-] tenced to serve a two-year prison term after conviction of charges of grand larceny. The same charges against Solomon Weathers was dismissed. The case of Willie Boone, charged With malicious cutting with intent to kill, was continued until Oct. 12.
BE SKILLED . . . Learn a trade ... enroll at Lincoln today . . . FREE.
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The House of Representatives will probably vote , on the Anti-Poll Tax Bill, October 12th. Write today, via air-mail, to Congressman John W. Boehne, Jr., asking him to vote for the Pepper-Geyer Bill, so that millions of Americans mdy exercise their democratic (right to vote. ] ; ; . Write today' to Senator Frederick Van Nuys, Chairman Senate Judiciary Committee, and tell him that you want Senator Pepper’s Anti-Poll Tax Bill reported out for vote — NOW !
Machine Operator Trainees Posts Assigned To Local NY A Employes At E’ville WPTC
Accused Of Theft Of Dress
Police arresfed Evdlyn Rosetta Wilford, 18, Git 621 Oak street, Thursday for theft of a dress and watch from the home of her employer, Mrs. William Patterson, 309 Chand-
ler avenue, j
Detectives state that she ad-
KENTUCKY MAN STABBED DURING TAVERN FIGHT DIES IN CITY
A veteran of the world war I,
mitted taking the dress but said' Henry Eaves, 46, Providence, Ky. that the watch had been taken;died Monday morning in Marine for safe keeping from Mrs. Pat- j hospital of hemorrages due to a terson’s child and had been | i cn ;f e i^ound in the stornach, actaken away by mistake. [cording to Deputy Goroner Victor
, Conen.
WELDING PAYS BIG MONEY, Kentucky officials said Mr.
. enroll at Lincoln today free courses.
. j Eaves was injured early Sunday I morning in a fight in a Provi-
dence tavern and rushed to the local hospital. Surviving aire his step- mother, Mrs. Ida Eaves, Providence, and a sister, Mrs. Alberta Lambert, Henderson. Funeral 'services were held on Wednesday morning’ at 11 o’clock in the Gaines funeral chapel in Henderson. Burial was in Provi-
dence.
Sepia To Captain Booker Washingrton 10-T Liberty Ship
■ WILMINGTQNy Gal. —(ANS>; and —Amid the resounding cheers Of thousands of AmerieahV'Workmeh of all races, the majestic 10,500ton Liberty ship, Booker T. Washington, first United States Merchant Marine vessel named for a member of the Race, slid gracefully down the ways of the California Shipbuilding Corporation
here last week.
Miss Marian Anderson, the great contralto, served as official sponsor and Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, national director of Negro affairs of the National Youth Administration, Washington, D. C., served ' as principal
speaker.
It is expected that the Booker T. Washington will be completed for service by the middle of Oct. At that time the 10,500 ton freighter will be turned over to Ciptain Hugh Mulzac, the only colored man to hold a master’s certificate. Captain Mulzac, who is 56, will sail with a crew composed of white and colored officers and men.
FEPC TO HEAR OF tfNION AND RAILROAD BIAS The President’s Committee on Fair Employment Practices will hear and examine complaints, relating to | the employment of Negroes in the railroad industry in a 3-day hearing scheduled for December 7, 8, 9, 1942. The Session' Will- he held in Washington,
D. ,C. i
For several months the Committee has been steadily receiving complaints of discrimination from practically every section of
cotljiii’y; complaints about agree- j means the full utilization of the mehts existing between railroads [total work-power of America,
employing the greatest number of Negroes, and certain unions, to which Negroes are not admitted
In keeping with Regional Administrator Mary iStuart Anderson’s announced policy for the immediate expansion of National Youth Adminis. facilities to train thousands of girl, workers needed to replace men called into armed forces, colored girls were .assigned for the first time to the Evansville War Production Train-
ing Program.
Russell Debow of Chicago, Regional Negro Affairs Representative for the National Youth Administration stated that the program is being geared to meet the necessities of total war, which
which in operation excessively restrict the number of colored firemen and braltem'en which may be employed, which bar Negroes as helpers on Dispel engines, and which give non-Negro firemen the preference on stoker-fired steam engines, regardless of seniority or ' length of service.
FUNERAL SERVICES for Henry Moore. 36, 477 S. Governor street were held Tuesday at 2 p. m. in the Gaines Funeral Home the Rev. Bariks officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
DEMANDS ALL OUT OFFENSIVE— Wendell L. Willkie, the one-man volunteer fact-find-ing emissary, speaking in Chungking Wednesday vigorously demanded an “all out offensive everywhere by all the United Nations,” more U. S. arms for Chinn and Russia and immediate
“iron-clad guarantees” against any western imperialism in Asia. He said that mankin is on the march and he expected to dedicate the rest of his life urging that hte world be constructed after the war on a basis where all men can be free and with governments of their own choosing.
BESSK HOLDER MEMORIAL ISSUE I Take Great Pride in Dedicating This Is sue to the Memory of My Darling Mother Mrs. Bessie Flora Holder,, Who Died Oct. 13,1935. ^ JULIUS W. HOLDER, Editor.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY — James Newman Johnson, 34, of SOS Lincoln avenue was sentenced to -90 days and fined $60 in C’'.o Court Tuesday on assault and battery charges, growing out of complaints by Mamie Jahnson.
The following persons were assigned this week as machine operator trainees at the National Youth Administration War Production Training Center, located .at 2014 Iowa street: Mararet,Loyelace, Phyllis Warren and
Dorothy Carey.
Any youth between the ages of 16 arid 24 and out of school is eliigble to enrolll in the trainingcenter. The pay is $25 per month wh.ie learning the skill. Mr. DeBow stated that girls in the area which he represents, dailj|>are beginning to realize the value of.knowing a skill and are taking advantage of the NYA 1 courses that pay .s25 per month to teach
you a skill.
PLANS FOR $35,000 BUILDING TO HOUSE USO ACTIVITIES AT MORGANFIELD APPROVED BY FWA
MORGANFIELD, Ky.— Plans for a colored USO building here hdVe been approved by the Federal Works agency, according to a letter received by Mayor Waller Young from William G(. Robinson regional recreation director. The city of Morganfield provided the lot, which is on the
corner of Main street and the Grove Center road. Mayor Young said approximately $35,000 would be spent on the recreation building which will be for soldiers at Camp Breckenridge. Work will probably be started in a short time.