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THE NEGRO STAR. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE vol.23,No.37, HE STAR AND THE WISE MEN A Star is a reflection of a great light. It is beautiful and drawing. It is more than that to astronomers, they know their working according to the laws of the heavenly bodies. They are doing whatatures laws have decreed. They are more than that to the astrologist, they rule the destiny of men and nations and there are those who aim they can get your star and give you a ret rule for your life. Before the days of our Christ they were called Wise Men or Magi. Their duties to look out for the the future of Kings and nations. Whether they knew or not they were far enough advanced over the common people along their line on work to demand attention when something new and strange happened That was why the Bathlorian King wanted to destroy all the Magi of his day when they could not tell him of his dreams and Daniel dll. The people believed in them and we are nearing the day when a stance thing happens and the people must know about it and they must know though their channel of faith, so after the great gift was given to the world, there appeared a strange star and the Wise Men must find out what this star meant, so they started out for new information and they found that a King had been born. who was Christ the Lord. Their duties were to honor and protect Kings, so they worshipped Him and gave many valuable gifts to this mother and child, which was so much needed in this poor home, to rightly protect and care for the babe. Herod might have gotten the baby had it not been for the natural tendency and training of the Magi to protect Kings, so they departed back to their country another way leaving worldly and nervous head without a spiritual guide, thus undered and became a destroyer of many in his vain search for the Lord. Now, they were wise because they wanted to know and they did know and did act. They saw Jesus and worshipped Him. They told others what a King they had found. We must see that star, we must follow that star, we must decide on the desi tion of that star and we must see Jesus and feel His birth in our souls we must worship Him, we must give its to His subjects to prove that he has been a gift to us. Wise Men are traveling towards Jesus. Christmas day is only to call your attention to the greatest event of the world. The greatest source of influence for good, and unless you get in touch with this influence you will not know that a Saviour was born. Which way are you traveling? HOW CAN RETURN OF BEER RELIEVE UNEMPLOYMENT? The prospect of a governmental cecit and a tax increase has caused a yelp from the wet camp and WICHITA, KANSAS, FRIDAY, Dec. 26, 1930. ```markdown ``` Never a Christmas Morning, Never the Old Year Ends. Pit Somebody Thinks of Somebody Old Days, Old Times, Old Friends. The Negro Star Pub. Co. ```markdown ``` wet newspapers and they are howling that beer be legalized to furnish the government revenue. According to one man who is called "economic by we. leaders but who in reality is a brewer, the return of beer alone would give new life to industries with an expenditure of one billion dollars and the employment of 1000,000 men. turning out of work 92 persons. If the capital to keep 100 persons at work in the iron and steel business were turned into the manufacture or liquor it would give emsons. throwing seventy-six persons out of work. Perhaps these advocates for the return of beer include their estimate of 1000,000 employed men those who would be engaged in the distributing of the brewers products. And yet how come? They tell us there is to be no return of the saloon. No, the past record of the liquor business as an employer of labor against this plea for the reopening of the breweries on the theory that it would give employment to 1000, 000 men. But a consideration of vastly more importance arises in this connection. Will not the people so hard pressed for money pay the billion dollars for beer as well as much more, to the greedy brewers and will they benefit in any way by such expenditure? In fact will it not mean more hard times and that less money will be spent for the necessities of life? Alleged —bootleg whisky, wine and gin valued at more than $90,000 was seized by Cleveland police, on Nov. 20. Three men were arrested in the raid. The wet celebration of a bigger minority in its favor is like whooping it up on finding a bigger empty barrel—The Dallas News REV. J. W. HAYES. PASTOR M. LIVINGSTON. REPORTER S. S. 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship. 11 a. m. B. Y. P, U. 6 p. m. Evening Worship 8 p. m. Sunt., Mrs. M. Strothers, was in charge of Sunday School. Good attendance. Rev. Roman was present and is conducting a revival for about ten nights. Editor Sims being back from Memphis. Tenn., where he attended the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress Board Meeting last week through Arkansas—was cared for in a white hotel one night, and of splendid session of the Board Meeting in Memphis. The pastor gave some splendid illustrations in the evangelistic services. Rev. J. F. Green had charge of morning devotions. The pastor read for our morning's consideration, Psalms 1st Div. Rev. Roman brought the message from 15th of St. John, 13 verse, Text, Greater Love has no Man than this, than a Man Lay down his life for his friend Rev. Roman brought a burning mes rage from text, afterwhich 7 came forward and united as candidates for baptism. We regret it very greatly to have to grant Brother and Sister Winlock letters of dismissal, who are leaving us on account of Bro. Winlocks health. Supt. Mrs. M. Strothers had charge of the School. attendance fair, Rev. Green in charge of the morning services. read as Respon sive Scripture Reading, The Berth of Christ, found in Luke 2nd ch. 11 verse, he then took his text from the same, words of text. For Unto You is Born this day in the City of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 8 were baptized at the 3 o'clock services. Rev. Roman brought the Baptismal Sermon, 3 more were added to the cause. Sunday Eve. Services were conducted by Mrs. D. L. Winston by giving the Christmas Cantata, the songs were excellent. Temperance Group had charge of the Christmas Program. Miss A'm-walters, directress. No edition of "The Star", Friday, Jan. 2 1931. Thank you. JUST XIDS— The Right Spirit By Ad Carter SAY MISTER HOW OLD DOES A FELLER HAVE TO GO TO 'LIST IN THE ARMY! GEE IKE WE KIN GO TO MEXICO IN EVERTHING IN MAYBE WELL GET TO BE ADMIRALS, OR SECUM LIEUTENANTS OR SOMPIN! MEN WANTED INTERNATIONAL CARTOON CO. 'BORDENTOWN SCHOOL WINS HIGH HONOR BORDENTOWN . SCHOOLS Agricultural Department Scores Exhibits Of Apples Win High Honors At State Exhibition. ... At the annual meeting anr exhibition of the New Jersey State Botanical Society recently held at Haddon Hall, Atlanta city apples exhibited by the Bordentown School won high honors. Out of thirteen entries the school won ten prizes The school entered the following classes: 1. County exhibits for Diamond Trays. This is a judging by separate counties of 25 apples of any variety grown within the country. 2. Commercial Displays of six and three bushel baskets. 3. Fancy Basket Displays. This exhibit calls for baskets of from 10 to 15 apples of specified varieties. 4. Plate Displays. These displays are plates containing 5 apples, one of the smallest and most select displays. 5. Largest and Best Apple Displays. The prizes were won. 1. Plate of Paragons, 4th prize; 2. Largest and Best Apples. 3rd prize; 3. Fancy Basket of Grimes. 2nd prize; 4. Djamond Display. County Exhibit. Jonathans. 2rd prize—brone medals. Commercial Display, R. I. Greening. 1st prize; 1. Plate Display, R. I. Greenings, 1st prize; 8. Plate Display of Grimes, 1st prize; 9. Plate Display of Jona thans, 1st prize; 10. Sweepstahes, best plate display of all varities Jonathans, 1st prize. Silver Trophy The school's exhibit at Haddon Hall has been arranged and directed by Mr. Benjamin F. Bullock, instructor in Agriculture at the school and the credit for the success goes especially to him and the boys in the agricultural courses. During the past four years that the school has exhibited at this shows, that it has made excellent showing; this year being no out standing exception. Out of some 15 to 20 outstanding varieties grown in the state and exhibited at this show the school's showing was made with only 5 varieties. In the Plate Display over which we son Sweenatakes, there was approx. mately 200 entries of 20 or more varieties. Bordentown is holding records in various types of athletics and it is gratifying to find her holding her own more than favorably in other kinds of activities, for in these agricultural exhibits the school is not merely competing with schools of similar character, but with the best commercial enterprises that the State can offer. Five Cents Per Copy. NO BED OF ROSES (While the rail union representatives were meeting in Chicago to complete their plans to move for a six hour day, the rail executives were meeting in New York to prepare an appeal against further rate reductions for relief against Government subsidized competition by other freight and passenger carriers.) says the Baltimore Sun. (The factual basis underlying these efforts is no doubt subject to quite different interpretations, according to the point of view taken, whether that of the workers, the railroad managers or the consumers of their services. In general, however, it seems moderately clear that no party involved in this move for a six hour day ***is lying in a bed of roses). The present railroad situation fairly bristles with problems. On the one hand is the fact that 75,000 members of the railroad brother hoods have lost their jobs in the last seven years, and on the other hand is the equally imposing fact that while railroad freight business increased about seven per cent a year for three decades before 1920, the average annual increase during the past decade has been only about one per cent. Passenger traffic has decreased about three per cent annually in that time and in not a single year since the Transportation Act was passed have the lines earned a fair return. The railroad managements claim, and subsistiate their claim with facts, that only by the most rigid economy have they been able to earn any profit at all. In the last analysis, the problem will come down to this: What will best serve the public interest? Everyone would welcome the highest possible wages, the lowest possible transportation rates for the best possible service and the highest possible dividends. But before these can be had the lines must earn a profit over and above bare operating costs and taxation. The problem may be solved to everyone's benefit by a revision of of railroad rate, tax and regulation laws so that the lines may receive an adequate return for the immensely important service they perform. Jersey is known as the Garden State; and the success of the Agricultural Department in this and other exhibits should stimulate interest and faith in the courses for present and prospective students of the school. Sunday School Lesson (B R F Y P B F I Z W T A F T D P, Mem ber of Faculty Family Bible Institute of Chicago) (©, 1926, Western Neiman Union.) Lesson for December 23 REVIEW: THE PATTERN OF CHRISTIAN LIVING GOLDEN TEXT—Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus PRIMARY TOPIC—How Jesus Wants Us to Live JUNIOR TOPIC—Some Examples of Christian Living INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC—Lewis from the Lives of Others YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Fellowship with Christ. For senior and adult classes two good methods of review must be used: The first may be designated character study of the principal persons mentioned in the lessons of the quarter; namely, Zacharlas and Ellenbeth, Mary, Simeon and Anna, Peter, Thomas, Zacchaeus, Stephen, Saul, and Timothy. In using this method assignment should be made the week before. The second method may be designated the summary method in which the salient facts should be noted followed with the leading teaching. In this case also, assignment should be made a week ahead. The parents of John the Baptist were noted for their goodness. Zachariah means "Jehovah hath remembered." Elizabeth means "covenant maker." Every indication is that this pleas couple wrought together for God. John the Baptist was a great man. Much can be expected of a child born of such parents and brought up in such a home. Lesson for October 12. God chose Mary to receive the greatest honor ever conferred upon a human being. To fill this place of honor meant exposure to sun-pollon as well as much suffering and hardship. Lesson for October 19. The ability of Simeon and Anna to discover the Messiah was due to a special revelation of the indwelling Holy Spirit, not merely because they were pure in heart. The grace which they possessed is available to every believer. Lesson for October 28. The believer experiences a vital conflict going on within. This conflict is due to the fact that he was once born of the flesh and afterward born of the Spirit. Victory over the flesh is to be obtained through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Lesson for November 2. Peter through over wounding confidence fell, even denying his Lord. The occasion of his depalal was the lifting to which Satan subjected him. Through the prayer of Jesus Christ he was restored. Thomas is everywhere presented in the Scriptures as of an skeptical mind but he was an honest doubter. The Lord is pleased to be put to the test. No honest skeptic has ever remained in darkness. Lesson for November 16. Lesson for November 16. The centurion's faith in Christ brought healing to a very dear servant. Genuine faith links man with Omnipotence. Lesson for November 23. A noble young ruler failed to get eternal life because his heart rested on earthly riches. Christ demands man's whole heart. Lesson for November 20. Zachacus did not allow difficulties to keep him from seeing the Lord. The sight of the Lord moved him to repentance. This is always true. He proved the gentleness of his repentance by making restitution. Lesson for December 7. Stephen, while called to minister in the temporalities of the church, witnessed of Christ in the energy of the Holy Spirit. He sealed his testimony with his blood. To those who are faithful unto death a crown of life shall be given. Lesson for December 14. The sight of Jesus Christ trans- formed Saul, the savage persecutor into a most ardent witness for Christ Lesson for December 21. Through the faith of a godly mother and grandmother, Timothy was nur- tured for God. Careful home train- ing is rewarded with plush children. In Communion With God As long as we dare to think that the secular life must be a separate existence from the spiritual, that earthly engagements cannot be fulfilled in uninterrupted communion with God, just so long are we living outside the purposes of God, contradicting the majesty of our true nature, and denying the efficiency of the gospel of the Lord Jesus—Prebendary H. W. Webb-Peploe. The Faith in God's Elect Neither fear, neither danger, neither yet doubling, nor backsliding can utterly destroy and quench the faith of God's elect, but that always there remaineth with them some root and spark of faith, howbeit in their anguish they neither feel nor can discern the same.—John Knox. Victory over sleep in the morning watch may mean victory all day. Lee. MOREHOUSE COLLEGE MOREHOUSE COLLEGE MOREHOUSE DRIVE FOR $1000. FROM NEGROES NEARING CLOSE Two years ago the General Education Board made an offer of three hundred thousand dollars to Morehouse College on condition that Morehouse raise three hundred thousand dollars among its alumni and other friends. Of the amount Julius Rosenwald Fund promised to be raised by the College the give one hundred thousand dollars. and is assured if the Negroes reach the one hundred thousand dollar goal. Each dollar, therefore, contributed by Negroes will bring five dollars from other sources. It is safe to say that if Negroes will give one hundred thousand dollars, six hundred thousand dollars can be added to the College endowment, thus bringing the total amount to almost one million dollars. With this inspiration, a vigorous campaign was waged among Negroes for pledges and cash. Many of them who pledged $1000 and less have paid the entire amount and have expressed a willingness to give more if necessary. February 18, is Founder's Day at Morehouse College. The third and last year of the General Education Board expires during this school year. Founder's Day has been designated as the time when all pledges will be paid in full and Morehouse will rejoice that the $100,000 is paid by Feb. 18; the ministers, the churches, fraternal organizations, clubs, business organizations, and individuals should bear their share of this responsibility and make a substantial contribution to the college before Founder's Day. Morehouse is no longer an institution whose influence is felt only locally, but in nearly every state and in many foreign countries her graduates are doing useful work. By way of statistics, Morehouse College has graduated more than 50' men from the College department, 195 from the School of Religion, 522 from the High School. There are more than 1200 former students who are not listed as graduates—all of these men have come under the influence of this school and its high ideals of service. Records show that among Negro colleges in the United States; Morehouse College has one of the widest geographical distributions of students of college grade. This is particularly significant because the enrollment of Morehouse has been restricted to men. ewhm Of the number of graduates ten are presidents of outstanding colleges and universities, seven are college deans and registrars, forty are college teachers, twenty-one are principals of secondary and public schools (and a large number are teachers in these schools,) three are teachers of agriculture in colleges, one hundred twenty-eight are ministers, thirty six are physicians and dentists, seven lawyers fifty-four business men, fifteen social workers and many others are pursuing different lines of endeavor Morhouse has produced one of the country's outstanding authorities in English. His textbooks are being used at several leading universities and colleges in the United States and have been recently asked for abroad. One has received the Spingarn medal; two have been voted the Harmon award in Education. yhu It is to be remembered that recently Morehouse College has been elected a member of the American Association of Colleges. This makes her one of the six Negro institutions which are members of this organization. Morehouse is in the midst of this campaign to raise $100,000 in cash among the high standard of scholar ship and to produce men who will be of the greatest benefit in their time and generation. ndt G. L. A. CLUB NOTES Tuesday afternoon the G. L. A. Club met with Mrs. R. F. Letcher, in the home of Mrs. S. W. Fleming. Christmas quotations were given A talk on (The Christmas Spirit) was led by Miss L. Covington. A piano duett was rendered by Miss Thelma and Muriel Letcher. There was an exchange of gifts from a beautiful Christmas tree. The hostess served a delicious luncheon. It is hard to say "no" when folly is at stake and it is hard to say "yes" when it means a blessing. 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December 15 1930 TO ALL NEGRO WORKERS AND FARMERS; TO ALL WHITE This convention of Negro and white workers taking place at a time of deepest crisis both in industry and agriculture. when masses of workers are unemployed and faced with starvation. when all rea tionary forces are being mobilized to crush the growing movement of the workers. when a wave of lynch ing and ruling class terror is sweeping the country, notes with alarm and indignation the increased efforts of the bosses and their agents to divide and split the workers on the basis of race and nationality. We, the representatives of the black and white workers here assembled for the purpose of drawing up a joint program of action for struggle against the brutal oppression of the Negro toilers, deem it urgently necessary to call the attention of all workers to the following facts: In this so called democratic United States of America, the citadel of capitalist civilization and culture, the white ruling classes carry out the most shameful and larcenous oppression of millions of Negro workers and farmers. Economically super exploited, socially ostracised, in many places denied even the most elementary human rights, the Negroes are relegated to the lowest ranks of the social ladder and exist as a national of (untouchables) or (social lepers), subjected to the most flagrant persecutions and abuses. It is an infamous lie perpetrated only by a government of slave and their agents to main tain that the yoke of slavery .. een lifted from the Negroes in these United States. The so called (proclamation of emancipation) only signified a formal abolition of slavery without removing its real nsir—the monopoly of the land by the plantation owners of the South, a monoply they still enjoy—after the Civil War with the convince and support of the so called friends of the Negroes, the north capitalists. The fact is that in the South millions of Negro workers and poor farmhands are still in a position in many instances worse than actual slavery. The plantation system with its accompanying evils, share cropping denial of the right to sell crops, plantation stores, peonage, usary, convict labor, etc., serve to reduce the Negroes segregation, political labor to a condition of the most object poverty and dependency, non the basis of this special exploitation the white ruling class has created a whole system of Osawntomic Doings Roga Jackson Reporter Last Sunday was a well spent day in the service of God; a good Sunday School. Our pastor was with us out the whole services, and in reviewing the lesson, always brings out good thoughts, so simple that the little ones can understand them. At the 11 o'clock service. Rev. Shepard preached from Luke 8.29, subjeet: "Loose Hum"; a very touching sermon. At 6:00 o'clock, p, m., the B. Y. P. U. opened with Mrs. Anna Draper. Pres. in the chair. The lesson was well taught by Mrs. Curlie Green. and many good point were brought out by the Pres., on lesson subject: "How To Make Others Happy," and a wonderful review by Pastor Grimes, who made each of us see our short coming toward making others happy. There were also remarks by Rev. Shepard. The Junior choir furnished the music at morning service and the Senior choir for the night service. Mrs. N. Carson pianist for both Mrs. Sam Reed Pres. of Senior, At the absence of Mrs. Elizabeth Threate, Pres. of Junior choir. Mrs. Susie Williams is looking after the interest of the Juniors. Group No.1 had charge of the program. Mrs. Edna Ore. Capt.; a good program indeed. Fine trio was rendered by little Genett Woods and sister and Aletha Smith. Mrs Ore always has space on program for the little folks, which is nice. 8 p. m. service began. This was Communion service. Rev. Sheparl preached again from the subject: "When I See The lBood I Will Paas Over You." There were two I to the church. Our pastor is under treatment of a doctor and not able to preach, but we are caring for him as best we can, because we love him. Mrs. Margaret Johnson, our Assist. Planist was in Paola Sunday and played for Rev. Rucker's choir. Our pastor was delighted to have at the parsonage, as honored guest, Dearon Joe Lowe, of New Mt. Zion church, Topeka Saturday night and Sunday; he was also welcomed by the church and made a lovely talk on Deaconship. Our pastor left for Topeka, Monday and will stop over Wednes day, in route to Litle Rock to spend a few nights. Mr. Smith, a new joiner is donating some work on the church repair, Thursday and the sisters are to take dinner and also the sisters and deacons will help on the work. Mary Talbert Branch The Annual Christmas Vesper Service will be held at the Y. W. C. A. Sunday, December 21 at 4 p. m. Mrs. J. S. Ball will tell the Christmas Story in three parts. Mrs. H. T. Geeder will direct the singing and Mrs. J. W. Thompson will be the leader. The Prayers will be given by Mrs. I. F. Bates and Mrs. Carrieie Anderson. Services are under the auspices of the Religious Education Committee, Mrs. Bates Chairman. All members and frends are invited. Eallots for the 1931 election of members for the Committee of Management will be mailed to all pa'd up Y. W. C. A. members Friday, December 26. The Talbert Branch Annual Meeting and Dinner will be held Tuesday, January 6. B.Y.P.U.AS A TRAINING CAMP B.Y.P.U.AS A TRAINING CAMP (Continued from last week) he sprang. The snow-drop said TRY and bloomed in cold snows of winter. The sun said TRY and the spring soon threw (jack-frost) out of his saddle. The young lark said TRY and soon found his new wings carried him over hedges and ditches and up where the others were singing. The ox said TRY and plowed the field from end to end. No hill too steep for TRY to climb no clay too stiff for TRY to plow no field ttoo wet for TRY to drain; no hole too deep for TRY to mend. But by little strokes, men fell great aks. In the B. P. P. U. we are forced to say, it is the greatest Training Camp on God's green earth. When the world war called for men of all ages, and when they knew some had to lead those great armies, they called men to different states where there were training camps. As the U. S. know, to win the world war, men must be trained, so it is, my friends, in winning the world for Christ; men, women girls and boys must be trained. Take for example a woman who went in the training camp at the age of 33 years to study God's Word that she might rightly impart it to others not satisfied with just plated as she only learned to deal with hard problems of life in a literal way of speaking. This woman was the late Mrs. P. J. J. Bryant of Atlanta Ga. the wife of our own Rev. P. J. Bryant Pastor of the Wheat Street Baptist Church in Atlanta Ga. She stepped into the Atlanta Baptist College and came forth with her diploma from the Theological Department being its first woman graduate.. This your humble servant had pleasure to witness the same; why did she do this? She did it in order to stand at the head of the B. Y. P. U. unions as a fit subject and be the CARD OF THANKS Mrs. Dorthy Sims Winston wishes to thank all friends who assisted in any way to make the recital Mlast week a success. Especially does she thank the Religious Education Committee and the other officials of the Y. W. C. A., whose thotfulness, consideration and assistance dominated in "Putting it over, and for the flowers from them and the Newton friends. GOOD ROADS IN 1930 In a great many states effort is being made to accelerate public korks building as a cure for unemployment. Roads are the leading factor in any program of this kind. There construction gives work to thousands of need persons at good wages and the cost of the work is returned many times over to states and communities. Good roads are not an expense but an investment which pays a high rate of dividends. At present, particular attention is being paid to rural roads. It is a rare farmer who is assured of a year-round weather proof artery of communication between his farm and a main highway. Increased farm road appropriations not only remedy this, but provide a living to the multitude of farmers and farm employees who face an economic crisis resulting from the unsettled marketing conditions for farm products. New York,California and other states have pointed the way. A move is on foot to increase the federal government's appropriations. The farm, to, market road movement should take a long jump forward in 1931. St. PAUL NOTES (The Great Messiah), a Dramatic Christmas Cantata, will be present ed at St. Paul A. M. E. church, corner Water and Elm St., at mid night Christmas [Eve, directed by Mrs. T. W. Fines. DAWSON'S MARKET thont 2-3141 2142 N. lawrence SAME PRICES ALL WEEK Acme White Lard, lb. ..... 11½¢ Sugar Cured Hams, lb. ..... 17¢ Small Sugar Cured Picnic Hams, lb. ..... 13½¢ Best of Bacon, lb. ..... 20¢ Bacon Squares, lb. ..... 14¢ Good Bacon, lb. ..... 17½¢ Hata Ends, lb. ..... 10¢ Very Best of Corn Fed Beef Boiling Beef, lb ..... 8¢ The Best Roast Beef, lb. ..... 12½¢ Swiss Steak, lb. ..... 14¢ Round Steak, lb ..... 16½¢ Ham Roast, lb. ..... 15½¢ Small Fresh Hams, lb. ..... 16¢ Pork Chops, lb. ..... 16½¢ IMPORTANT! Of the Security Insurance Company in Wichita,For prompt Service Send all sick claims and communications to the SECURITY INSURANCE Co. 6284i Nodth Main Street (in the Van Leu building) where we have been located more than 2 years. Mme. C. J. Walk SOFT WATI First Treatment 75e Marcel at 40c 636 N. Water T. Will include a chorus of 62 voices, with he Shepherds the Magl. King Herod, Coutiers, Messengers; The Holy Family and other features portraying the birth and Nativity of Christ. A new Auxiliary has been organized at St. Paul A. M. E. church known as the Trustee Helpers; the object and purpose of which is to be of assistance to the Trustee or to help in general with the promotion of church work; we met Sunday Nov. 30th in the church annex and organized; discussing at length some plans by which we might build a large treasury, and have great and happy anticipations of a year of some outstanding work and service. It was mentloned that such a club would be quite a responsible one, but we find in the Christian Army great responsibilities are quite necessary to help put over things that are worth while; thus helping that others may be useful and to solve the problems of life, in consistent Christians. We met Tuesday evening, Dec. 16th in an iniatory meeting with Mrs. Mabel Belcher, and in spite of the weather being very cold and inclement the members were in place. We were pleased to have our pastor, Rev. Williams present, which gave us inspiration and encouragement. A thought was expressed regarding church aux illiaries, that they are to a church what a tributary is to a large river, and no chain is stronger than its weakes tlink. The service consisted of Potato Salad served on hearts of lettuce; cheese sticks; Pineapple and Orange Parfait; Hot Coffee; Lady Baltimore and Spice Cake. Fruit. The gentlemen of the club will entertain us during the Holidays. Visitors kindly and cordially received. 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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. 1241 WABASH AVENUE DIAL PHONE 3-1143 ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS II. T. SIMS, Editor and Publisher. W. S. Moore ... Assistant Editor Diss L. Covington, 501 N. Water St Phone 2-7642 ... Local Editress Entered as second class matter, June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at Wichita, under the act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES! One Year ... $1.50 Six Months ... .90 Three Months ... .50. One Month ... .20 The writer of any article must sign name whether or not it is to be published. Write on one side of paper. We reserve the right to reject any matter for publication—Notify us at once when you fail to receive your paper. Articles reaching the office later than Wednesday morning will appear in the next issue. Let your articles be brief, to the point and on one side of the paper. We have heard that the "Black Fandit" and "Woman Catcher," has been busy, molesting white women, and we know he should be caught and punished. We have had several reports that it is a white man, painted. If this is so, he should be doubly punished, for being a criminal, himself, then for causing a criminal shadow to be cast over the entire entire race. The law is so anxious for him to be "Black," until they have arrested nearly 100 boys. Right is right and wrong is wrong, and a criminal is a criminal; the color of the skin is simply the paint on the house, whether a criminal or color of the skin is simply the paint on the house, whether a criminal or righteous life. The wrong doer is the dangerous one and not the house. Let the law look for wrong, and not the color, and the city will be a safe place to live. A delightful smoker was given Dr. Metlock, the young dentist at Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Geeder, Wednesday night by Drs. H. N. Sims and H. T. Geeder. It was an enjoyable affair Mr. James Rogers, 708 Cleveland, was called to Oklahoma City, Mon- night on account of the death of his mother, Rosa Rogers. Mrs. Ella Gibbs, 443 Santa Fe, had as her Thanksgiving guests Rev. Hayes and family. It is a very ungrateful person, to spend a whole year of the Lord's air, water, time and sunshine, without giving thanks to Him; because we are not able to supply these things for ourselves, saying nothing about helping our friends to get these things. OI if men would dedecide to live more thankful life, from Thanksgiving Day, on. The Community Chest is $21000 00 behind and it is because so many people are saying "no" to this worth while enterprise. Every Negro should say "yes" for something, as the returns are about 10 to 1, in his favor. THINK THEN ACT. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR V. B. RAGSDALE 912 E. 13th St. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR DR. H. H. WISON 519 1-2 N. Main Street MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR ATTY, B. H. Brown 516 1-2 N. Main CITY ITEMS Miss Cecesta M. Johnson returned home last Tuesday night from Topeka, Kans. where she has been attending school at Kansas Vocational School. She is making good in her new school life. Dr. II. T. Geeder has had a very bad time with a tooth. He was operated on last Tuesday morning but is doing much better. Mrs. J. E. Douglas is spending Christusas in Kansas City, Mo.. She is the faithful wife of Pastor Douglas of St. Mary Baptist church. We wish for her a safe and happy Christmas. Mr. Theodore Jones one of our College students in the city is spending Christmas with parents; at LaJunita Colo. We hope his trip filled with joy and happiness. --- TEN TO ONE --- AT STATE CONVENTION AND AUXS. DIAL PHONE 3-1143 DAY AT WICHITA, KANSAS Editor and Publisher. Assistant Editor Post Phone 2-7642 Local Editress July, June 12th 1919, at the Post Office at 1879. TION RATES: $1.50 .90 .50. .20 at sign name whether or not it is to be referrer. We reserve the right to reject any post once when you fail to receive your referrer than Wednesday morning will articles be brief, to the point and on The sad news comes of the death of Mother Greadington. Mrs. Lena Smith renewed her subscription for another year at Christmas times—AGood example—Who will follow? Mrs. Mjrtle Young. 401 Quinjaro Kansas City, encloses $1.50 with her Christmas greeting. or one year's subscription to The Negro Star.***We thank you. Rev. J. W, Johnson of Detroit is visiting his family, We are in sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Ridens in the passing of their son who was in Colorado Springs with his mother. Mrs. Amanda Boone, 1127 N. Santa Fe has as Christmas guest her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Lockridge of San Ber nardino Cal. Her mother once Mrs. Marie Price has been gone for more than a year a now returned after her better half to spend the Holidays with her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs. Boone, The Givens sisters were hostess es to a surprise party Tuesday evening Dec. 16th in the home of their mother honoring the 67th birth day of Mrs. Blanche Givens. The members of the Week End Club were present including other guests: Mrs. Abbie Williams, Mrs. Lizzie Henderson, Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Wilson. Brick ice cream was served with the Honoree Age. Mrs. Givens received many lovely gifts. All enjoyed the evening immensely. DR HUGH N. SIMS 601½ North Main Street For the latest methods in Removing Teeth, Without Pain. Do not keep infected teeth or roots in your mouth: They infect your whole system. They give you a bad breath. They give you stomachache trouble. They make you cross and disagree- able to your friends Office Dial 2-7730 Res. Dial 2-8634 If not found at either Call Mkt 3130 OFFICE PHONE: Market 386d. IMPORTANT! TO ALL POLICY HOLDERS Of the Security Insurance Company in Wichita.—For prompt Service Send all sick claims and communications to the SECURITY INSURANCE Co. 6281'½ Nodth Main Street. (in the Van Leu building) where we have been located more than 2 years. M. LIVINGSTON, Agent. DAWSON'S MARKET Phone 2-3124 2142 N. Lawrence STOP-LOOK Get Your Meat at Wholesale Prices From Now 'Till Spring Spare Ribs ..... 7c Acme White Lard, lb. ..... 10c Sugar Cured Pc Hams lb 13 1-2c Sugar Cured Bacon, lb..... 17c Best. Sugar C'rd Bacon, lb 20c Bacon Squares, lb..... 14 1-2c Pork Pc. Hams, lb..... 11 1-2c Pork Chops, lb..... 12 1-2c Pork Side, lb..... 12 1-2c Pork Steak, lb..... 12 1-2c Beef Roast, lb..... 12c Boiling Beef, lb..... 7c Round Steak, lb..... 12 1-2c Swiss Steak, lb..... 12 1-2c ed out and we return to more strict enforcement of basic laws. There are thousands of persons in prison today because of facts which in themselves are not crimes but which a (new) law makes a crime. The mania for law making in this country has been the greatest wholesale manufacturer of criminals and the principal cause for disrespect for law. More laws to restrict individual rights and liberties will mean more law breaking. No edition of "The Star", Friday, Jan. 2, 1931. Thank you. $1.50 .90 .50. .20 The Negro Star—For MANIFESTO OF THE LEAGUE OF STRUGGLE FOR NEGRO RIGHTS MANIFESTO OF THE LEAGUE OF STRUGGLE FOR NEGRO RIGHTS (Continued from page one.) social and political inequality for the Newcom segregation, political disfranchisement, etc.)—which ha. for its object the retention of the Negro masses in the state of servility and degradation. a condition for their continued enslavement This vicious system is backed by the brutal force and reinforced by law and custom. The slightest protest is met by the most arbitrary violence, beatings; murders; lynchings. The entire state apparatus, police, militia; courts; etc. are mobilized in the service of the slave drivers. The Negro has no redress He is at the complete mercy of the bosses. a prey to their slightest whims. The only justice he can expect is (mob justice). He (has no rights that the white man is bound to respect). The results are grinding poverty widespread misery, illiteracy and disease. The South is a virtual tomb in which millions of Negro toilers lied imprisoned and suffocating, the victims of the white slave drivers' democracy Not only in the South are Negroes subjected to special exploitation and oppression but even in the North. In all large cities the Negroes are forced to live in segregated districts, are the victims of high rent, are Jim crowed and discriminated against in public places They are made to feel their position as social outcasts in innumber able ways. The slightest attempt to overstep the boundaries of discrimination is accompanied by risks of ill treatment included even by violence. Lynching is not only a feature of the South, but is becoming increasingly practiced in the North. Everywhere it is allowed to go unpunished. As wage workers the Negro workers are forced to the lowest, the most important they receive lower wages than the whites and in many cases do not get the same wages as white workers for similar work. They are as a rule the first to be laid off (in hard times) and the last to receive work in times of (prosperity). in addition to this, they are barred from many unions in the A. F. of L. by the labo bureaucrats Thus, the slave conditions on the plantations follow the Negroes into the industrial centers. The Negro farmers and farm workers fleeing from misery & starvation on the plantations into the cities of the North and South do not thereby obtain freedom. Suffering from MANIFESTO CONTINUED MARSHALL GALLEY NO TWO the degrading slave conditions of the Southern farms, they are easier victims of the wage cutting, slave-divirng bosses in the industrial centers. There they create a source of cheap labor. Thrown into competition with the white workers, they unwittingly serve as a weapon in the hands of the bosses to beat down the living standards of the whole working class. But this is not all. Upon the basis of the competition thus created, the bosses and their agents the labor bureaucrats, Ku Klux Klan, etc., stir up prejudices, and race hatred among black and white workers and in times of "depression" directly organize "race" roots and massacres of Negro wonders. In this manner the bosses achieve their purpose of splitting up the ranks of the workers, isolating the Negro workers from the general labor movement and thereby perpetrating the slave condition of the latter even in industries. Thus the Negro tollers can not free themselves by fleeing to the North. The heritage of the plantation still calling to them in the industrial centers. The chains of the convicte labor in the South extend to the cities and enshackle the Negro industrial worker. The Negro worker in the North can not free himself as long as his brothel remains a slave in the South. In order to obtain the moral support of the masses of the white population in the brutal oppression of the Negroes, the white ruling classes and their hirings utilize the differences in color between the Negroes and the white and create false (raze theories,) purporting to (prove) the natural inferiority of the Negro peoples. Thus black skin is made to symbolize moral and cultural backwardness, while white skin is made to represent the highest moral and cultural development. In this manner the The Good Of The People Negro's color becomes a badge by which he is singled out as an object of scorn and hatred. By bribing a section of white skilled workers with higher wages out of the huge profits (a large share of which comes from the special exploitation of the Negro workers)—the capitalists succeed for a time in interesting this section in the support of a hundred percent white Americanism. This group under the leadership of the A. F. of L. bureaucrats, social party, Mustenets, etc. betraying their class interest for momentary gains, allign themselves with the ruling classes not only against the Negro workers alone but also against the great massqs of unskilled, foreign-born and native workers. The bosseed with the connivance of the labor fakers strive to keep these latter unorganized. So their lot is little better than that of the Negroes. The interest of the great masses of white workers are diametrically opposed to any special oppression of the working class. The existence of a section of workers specially erploited and oppressed is a constant threat to the living standards of the working class as a whoe. The presence of cheap labor is a weapon with the bosses are able to nullify all the economic gains of the workers. The poisonous venom of race hatred injected into the ranks of the white workers becomes an instrument for the destruction of working class solidarity, the only guarantee for successful struggles. Thus the slave conditions of the Negro share cropper on the land. the cultural backwardness of the Negro workers. becomes a drag on the working class as a who e. Every act of violence, lynching, etc. every persecution of a Negro worker, in short all acts calculated to perpetuate the position of Negro workers as objects of special oppression, are so many blows against the working class as a whole. The shackles of the Negroes are at the same time the shackles of the whole working class. This convention declares that the white worker who does not militantly support and go to the forefront in the struggle against all oppression of the Negroes is allowing himself to be used as a tool of the bosses and a betrayer of his own class. (Labor in the white skin cannot be free while labor in the black skin is branded). On the other hand the Negro workers can not liberate themselves except through the closest alliance with the militant white workers. (the Dubois, Kellay Miller, Motor Leaders) to the self-styled bankruptcy beyond doubt the utter� and de-Bitter experience has proven the fallace contained in their doctrines under the cover of slogans of (race loyalty), (race cooperation), etc.: they attempt to deceive the Take Your Medicine With You Chocolate coated tablets. Just as effective as the liquid. 98 out of 100 report benefit. Sold at drug stores Lydia E. 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Doug. 504 E. Doug. LEADER GARMENT CO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 320 E. Douglas Phone 3-3915 ALL KINDS OF POULTRY ALMOND POULTRY CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS *723 N. Main Phone 3-1271 WICHITA SANITARY WIPING CLOTH CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR KENYON POULTRY AND EGG CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1621 E. Douglas Phone 3-9171 BARCLAY FLOWER SHOP WE WISH YOU A MEPRY CHRISTMAS S210 E. Douglas 3-1202 WILL K. JONES MDSE. COMPANY Who'erale Dry Goods Co. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 134 N. St. Francis D. L. SMITH & CO. Sincere Greetings of the Season 704 W. 1st Phone 2-3931 COLEMAN TYPEWRITER CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 124 N. Market Phone 2-4249 CRESENT COAL & FEED CO. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 703 N. Main Phone 2-8021 H. J. TURNER COAL AND MATERIAL CO. Christmas Greetings 600 W. Douglas Phone 2-7471 --- CONSUMERS FUEL CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 10th and Barwise Phone 2-8575 WE SELL SLEEP WEST SIDE MATTRESS CO. WE WISH YOU A 'MERRY CHRISTMAS 615 W. Douglas Phone 2-3224 WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR LESLIE FURNITURE CO. 306 N. Main Phone 2-6248 ADAMS-KELLOGG FURNITURE CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 924 W. Douglas Phone 4-4711 WE WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS THE WICHITA MATTRESS CO. Indianapolis-Santa Fe Phone 2-0105 McCORMICK FUR CO. Christmas Greetings Butts Bldg. Phone 2-0823 WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS LINWOOD DAIRY 1009-11-13 E. Harry Phone 3-6415 MASTERS MERCANTILE CO. MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2145 N. Lawrence Phone 4-4721 1142 S. Lawrence Phone 4-6261 THE WICHITA RUG AND CARPET CLEANING CO. MERRY CHRISTMAS New Location 311 S. Main Phone 2-3052 KAMMERER AUTO WRECKING CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1016 E. Murdock Phone 2-7801 LINCOLN RUG CLEANERS AND DYERS WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1104 E. Douglas Phone 2-0704 DEL-KAY BOX LUNCH CO. ALWAYS READY TO SERVE WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1503 N. Lawrence Phone 2-4994 MAXWELL CLOTHING SHOP WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 402 E. Douglas Phone 3-5486 LEWINS FASHION SHOP WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 223 E. Douglas Phone 3-5031 HENRY'S CLOTHING CO. ..... WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 422 E. Douglas Phone 3-0265 McCOMB LEATHER GOODS CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 413 E. Douglas Phone 4-2711 PULS MUSIC CO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS! 220 E. Douglas Phone 4-3617 BILLS USED CAR MARKET CHRISTMAS GREETINGS 600 W. Douglas Phone 2-9341 AUTO SALVAGE CO. WISHES YOU A. MERRY CHRISTMAS NEW AND USED AUTO PARTS 712 W. Doug. 3404 W. Doug. 2-1745 Phones 2-1613 TINER AND SONS FURNITURE STORE WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 222 E. 21st Phone 2-1536 MIDDAUGH HARDWARE CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 213 E. 21st Phone 2-1530 SOUTH LAWRENCE FEED AND POULTRY CO. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 1552 S. Lawrence Phone 2-0322 GLOBE CLOTHING CO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 409 E. Douglas Phone 2-4782 SUNFLOWER SAUSAGE AND MEAT SUPPLY CO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 2215 E. 2nd. Dials 4-1670—4-2720 WICHITA DOUGHNUT CO. MAKERS OF CRYSTAL DONUTS WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1203 E. Douglas Phone 3-9031 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS If You Need To Refinance your Automobile and Reduce your Payments to Suit Your Convenience and Borrow Additional Cash. NO ENDORSERS—NO CO- SIGNERS—Drive Up To Our Door LEWIS INVESTMENT CO. 313 W. Doug's Dial 4-4155 W. B. RANKIN GRO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1117 N. Santa Fe. Phone 4-4162 KRAMER DAIRY WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 431 Dayton Phone 2-4311 J. W. COFFEE FURNITURE CO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 822 E. Douglas Phone 3-2330 THE GOTTSCHALK FUR CO. MERRY CHRISTMAS 108 S. Emporia Phone 4-2611 SHUKER ELECTRIC CO. WISHES YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 1202 E. Douglas Phone 3-0344 CITY ICE DELIVERY WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 335 S. Washington Phone 4-3394 "Look for the Red Wagon SOUTHERN KANSAS STAGE LINES CO. SKSL MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 435 W. 2nd Phone 4-3306 WILSON HARDWARE CO. WE WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 210-212 W. Douglas Phone 3-3862 JOHNSON FURNITURE CO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 203 - 213 - 225 N. Main JACKSON WALKER FUEL AND MATERIAL CO. MERRY CHRISTMAS 622 E. Murdock Phone 2-8418 LOWE GROCERY HELPS YOU TO A MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH THEIR LOW MEAT PRICES 1600 N. St. Francis Phone 4-6078 KING EDWARD FIVE CENT CIGAR On The Air Every Sat. Night at 10 p. m. Distributors ROTHENBERG & SCHLOSS CIGAR COMPANY LEO'S MARKET WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1205 E. 12th Phone 2-7931 PORTER'S CLOTHING CO. WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 305 E. Douglas Phone 3-5112 CITY ICE DE WISHING MERRY CH and HAPPY NE JOHNSON BROS. GROCERY WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 924 E. Douglas Phone 3-0784 PACKING HOUSE MARKET WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS We Are Independent Owned— Money Spent With Us Staye In Wichita 320 E. 21st Phone 4-2374 CLARK HARDWARE CO. Christmas · Greetings and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 808 E. Douglas Phone 3-0303 CENTRAL COAL & COKE CO. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS And Keep Warm With Our Fuel 826 Central Phone 3-7281 To Oul Friends— To All Our Friends— WE WISH THE BEST MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE REST THE CRAMER BRUSH CO. TAILOR LOUIS BLUM WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 213 E. 1st Phone 2-7005 KNORR MERCANTILE CO. .. WHOLESALE DRY GOODS The Seasons Greetings 621 E. William Phone 3-5287 KANSAS MILLING COMPANY BEST WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 715 E. 13th Phone 2-3404 WICHITA DAIRY WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 1st and Penn. Phone 3-8055 WILLIAM LEVITT JEWELRY STORE WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 308 E. Douglas Phone 3-3990 SHANKLIN WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 1601 E. Douglas Phone 2-1465 HOLLYWOOD SHOE SHOP WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 303 E. Douglas Phone 4-6159 MAX POLKOW LOAN OFFICE WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS 125 N. Market Phone 3-3356 DELIVERY G YOU A CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR Improved Uniform International SundaySchool Lesson (BY REV. P. H. FITEWATER D. D. Member of Faculty, Moody Bible Institute of Chicago) (C. 1926, Western Newspaper Union) LESSON TEXT—Luke 1 8-17, 80 GOLDEN TEXT—And thou, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest for thou shall go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways. PRIMARY TOPIC—Gratitude for Godly Parents EQUIPMENT YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC—Value of Training in the Desert. 1. The Parents of John the Baptist (yy. 57). 1. When they lived (v. 5). "In the days of Ilerod the King." While both were of the priestly line, the priesthood was very corrupt and the ruling classes most wicked. Zacharias and his wife lived in a time when it was not easy to be godly. 2. Their character (v. 6). "They were both righteous before God." Many appear to be righteous before men who are not righteous before God. They were so mated that they walked in the commandments of the Lord blameless. The highest good in wedded life can be attained only when both are united in Jesus Christ. John the Baptist had a godly heritage. 3. They were childless (v. 7). Though this godly couple possessed the joy of the Lord, there was a real lack on their home. No home is quite ideal into which no child has come. 11. The Birth of John the Baptist Promised (vv. 8-17). 1. By whom? (v. 11 cf. v. 19). The angel Gabriel appeared and made known the good news to Zachariah. 2. When? (vv. 8-14). While officiating as priest this good news came to him. 3. Characteristics of the child (vv. 15-17). (1) "He shall be great in the sight of the Lord" (v. 15). He was highly esteemed by the Lord. This is infinitely better than if he had been highly esteemed in the eyes of men or in his own eyes. (2) "Shall drink neither wine nor strong drink" (v. 15). The child was to be a Nazarite, separating himself from sensuous things and dedicating himself to the service of God. (3) "He shall be filled with the Holy Ghost" (v. 15). The energy of the Divine Spirit would enable him to lead people to repentance (v. 16). (4) "Shall go in the spirit and power of Elijah" (v. 17). In this power he was to prepare the people for the coming of the Saviour and the salvation which he was to bring. III. Zacharias Asking for a Sign (vv. 18-23). Although the aged priest was earnestly praying for the salvation of Israel, the gracious promise of the angel, which was the beginning of that salvation, staggered his faith. He was unable to believe that his fond hope and prayer would be realized. The angel gave to Zacharias a sign. He was smitten with dumbness which was to continue until the fulfillment of the promise. IV. The Promise Fulfilled (vv. 57-63). When the time came for the birth of John, Elisabeth brought forth a son, and the neighbors rejoiced with her. On the eighth day they circumcised the child and gave him a name according to the instruction of the angel. The name "John" was contrary to family usage. By means of writing Zacharias made known the name which the child by divine instruction was to have. At this time God opened the mouth of Zacharias and he offered praise. V. John's Growth (v. 80). This is a fine picture of a boy dedicated to the Lord's service. 1. The grace of God was with and on him. How beautiful to see children grow up with the stamp of heaven upon them. 2. Physical development. "The child grew." This literally means "kept growing." In this holy environment his plain fare as a Nazarite and his temperate habits gave him a robust constitution, thus fitting him for his life of toll and hardship. 3. Spiritual development. "Waxed strong in spirit." His inward man kept pace with outward growth. 4. Retired to the desert. His heritage from his parents, the special grace of the Spirit, needed the silence and the austerity of the desert for its completion. There God had an opportunity to speak to him. He not only had an opportunity to become acquainted with God, but was forced to rely upon God. Ideals Ideals are like the stars; you will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guides, and following them, you reach your destiny.—Carl Schurs. Fear Gives Way to Faith Nothing so demoralizes the forces of the soul as fear. Only as we realize the presence of the Lord does fear give way to faith.—Sarah Smiley. BAPTIST CHURCH, in and Ohio Happy New Year and Invites Worship Here Sunday me: "His Master's Voice." "A Clean Tooth Never Decays." th at 8 p.m., a Meeting in the in- por in general and the unemployed ticular will be held. as well as it should be- IMPORTANCE of an E BANK BALENCE? 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RED STAR FLOUR Wishes You and Yours a Merry Christmas MANIFESTO OF THE LEAGUE OF STRUGGLE FOR NEGRO RIGHTS (Continued from page 4) masses into support of their own se.fish class interests as land.ords. The Negro Star—For insurance brokers, bankers, etc. Their (race loyalty) is loyalty to their own class interests as against the interests of masses of Negro toilers. It is clear that the Negro politicians business men, professional and real estate men, preachers etc., who have been thrown up to prominence and wealth on the basis of the segregated and discrimination of the Negro masses many of whom are directly interested in perpetuating segregation. are in- Phone 4.1905 We really wish everyone a happy Christmas season. Particularly do we wish that for the kiddies, to whom Christmas is a gala event, a playtime. But we hope, too, that every customer of ours will gain from this Christmas a new and firmer belief that "Peace on earth, good will toward men" is a sensible and practical precept. It's a lot to wrap in such a small package, but that's what we mean when we greet you with: The Good Of The People capable of carrying oht a consistent struggle against oppressed and for the equality of the Negroes. While giving lip-service to the struggle for equality they are constantly concluding reactionary agreements with the bosses behind the backs of the Negro toilers (activities of the National Urban League, Chicago race riots, etc.). The struggle for the rights of the Negroes is utilized by them either as a lever to raise themselves to prominence of to strengthen their ability for maneuvering and bartering with the white ruling class on behalf of their own class. They never question the dominance of the white rulers but merely want a larger share in the profits that come from the exploitation of the Negro toilers. In actuality, they concur in the segregation policy of the white masters by striving to keep the masses of Negro workers under their own leadership and isolated from the mutant white workers. This is glaringly revealed by the representatives of this group in the Negro workers organizations (the activities of Philip Randolph in the Pullman Porters Union, the socialist Crosswaite, etc.) However, Garveyism is the most subtile and therefore the most dangerous from treachery to the Negro masses. This doctrine has played a great role in hampering the development of a real struggle for the liberation of Negroes. The program of (back to Africa) in actuality means the destruction of the struggle for equal rights of the Negroes in the countries where they live. By directing the hatred and distrust of Negro workers not against the white ruling classes, their real enemies, but against the Revolutionary Labor Movement Garveyism actually accepts these segregation policies of American imperialism. The very logic of this program led to an alignment between the Garvey leadership and the most violent enemies of the Negro toilers (Garvey's reactionary bargainings with the Ku Klux Klan and the southern senators. ) In contradiction to the fallacy of the (peaceful) return to Africa this convention declares its determination to struggle for the unqualified rights of Negroes in this country: for complete equality, for the right of national self-determination of the Negro and for the removal A MERRY CHSTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS MY CLEANERS 1345 Wabash Phone 3-1964 We wish our Many Friends and Customers a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year THE WICHITA BRUSH COMPANY - 119-121 East Second St. "Janitor Supply Heaquarters" What a world of different meanings lie behind the simple Christmas greetings: "Merry Christmas!" of all armed forces of the white turing classes from the territory in the Black Belt. In this connection brands on a dastardly lie the assertion that Negroes of the South have no territory which can be regarded as the basis for a Negro state. This lying contention propagated by the slave owners, approved by the northern capitalists, concurred in by Garvey and tacitly accepted by the whole clique of so-called (race leaders, gives). gives complete endorsement to the cruel oppression practiced by the landowners, the capitalists and their govern- For many it is a sincere wish for a happy holiday season. To others it becomes a meaningless platitude, said lightly. Often it falls into the class of "Good Morning" and "Howly" at yuletide. But Christmas means more to all of us than just that! Kansas Gas and Electric Company is not advocating a change in the traditional Christmas greeting. There's too much sincere and honest spirit behind the time-worn form to make change anything but sacrilege. Kansas Gas and Electric Company merely wants to be certain that its greeting means something real and sincere. ment and to the monopolization of the land in the (Black Belt) by a few white landowners. This convention declares that the Negro masses were trescherously robbed of their land after the civil war by means of the so-called (Gentlemen's Agreement) between the northern republicans and the former slaveholders. This convention, therefore, puts forth as one of its major demands the confiscation of land of the white landowners in the (Black Belt and its return to its rightful owners, the users of the land, the Negro possesses. (Continued next issue) ere = 2 ce war apa moe sal ae =F ' 4 =. : zr of