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PAGE TWO Walter White Reviews Negro’s Achievement In Speech EXTOLS WORK OFN.A.A.C.P.IN ADDRESS HERE Capacity Crowds Attends Lecture At The Y. M. C. A. Walter White, executive secre tary JC. A A, C. P efN.v.V rk c dynamic addri - a.-' Sunday fter ftoor.. His discourse on the Negro Locks Ahead, was delivered *o a lull house at St. Anto.nc Y. M C- A on Elizageth 'street. Extolling the past work of the N. A. A. C. P. and touching upon the work to be done by the ore am otion Mr Wh te reviewed the LI and Ge nes case and c.t-.ci otht r s r'-'w’ rd .march. The • cod of money and co-operation to carry ed the v. : k of ir.r •••v.-civi or. gar. zation was stresed. The appeafance here of Walter V&ite was sponsored by the local N, A A C. T. group. Others who ap peared on the program for the after eifling: W. Harvey Hill, pianist; Kc. Malcolm C. Cade, invocation; Glos ter B. Current, "Br.cf repmt -n wt>rk of Youth Councils": Dr J. L. Leach, introduction of peakers: Rev. R. L. Bradbv, offertory statement: Dr. J. J. McClendon, "Detroit N. A A. C. P. at Work Immediately following the ad d given by the Youth Council of the N. A. A. C. P. in the "Y" lounge. In a statement made to a Chron icle reporter at the tea given in his honor by the Detroit Youth Council of the N? A. A. C. P.. last Sunday afternoon. Walter White, executive secretary of the National Association, said that he had the opportunity of being the spokes man for a group of citiens of color with President Roosevelt not long ago. and when the Pre< lent a~ked w hat these and other citizen? of the same group were doing about dis persing themselves in various com munities of opportunity, Mr. White is reputed to have explained that •uch migration “could not be di rected without housing opportu nities and jobs." The President of the United States • sked Wh.te a question that .n the minds of some seems to coincide with George S. Schuyler's policy of «L{lVSf*n and the Ref CI.A-ton A Powell Jr.'s policy of ir.t, ..TuUm ' Schuyler, noted lecturer and jour nalist of New York, delivered an addres' at short while ago. The Rev. Powell, pastor of Abyssinia Baptist church of New York City, also spoke here a short time ago. DRINK MAN HURT Because he was drunk. Ira T-h -mp •on. 30. of 3924 Brusn .ir.r i. • 2. treated at Receiv.i.g h- ; Uil i~r a lacerated head ar.d upper I p was unable to give pol.ee any in f n _ TTnir.prnn was pukra ;rp~ frrm Brush and Brady street, on last ■ Wednesday ar.d taken to Receiving hospital lor a.d. re, ’ "mi Jr ' MRS ( \SSIA ANDERSON. R.N. Mrs. ( a»ia AndeiNon, R.\ y Mid- West Regional president' of the National Association of Colored Graduate Nurses; 11. R. Carney, national president of the National Hospital association, and Miss Vioris N Kirton. R. V. president of the Mary Mahoney Nurses' so ciety in Detroit, are principals in preparations for the Mid-West Regional conference of Colored Graduate purses which convenes in the Motor Litr. March 3 and t. at L>cy Thurman V W. < A. Mrs. J. C. Cowan Is Worthy Os Support part.son- group +■! colored Ameri cans Jiving .n the ninety-eight pre c nets of metropolitan Detroit shows Swkf I KM- J Honorable John C. C wans received of the respect.ve precincts referred to 5 to 1. It is comm n kndlTldtige orr.onfc | doors of the off.ee oTUr. Cowan board of Wayne County Auditors. ing out ihe year round, t> see th;s •affable, generous ar.d efficient conn-' . -car'! • -of c.J'-r Tnereforr: It be-, h- es tr.e~ PC 0(R) N- .»r-» v .tcr- of Wnyn County K-Td. sot r. a friend indeed, as M: C wan has a!- w;.l* proved himself to be. to all Wayne Cbunty building today Bj tne fact that a number of efficient and courteous Negro attachees <•(!.. < s trust and em.m nee Mr Benjamin Pelham, the efficient; Wayne County accountant, a Raw .0.1.'v Th.s is only made p .? ible H .1 .hn C. Cowan. As chairman «.f •he h ard of Wayne County Audl tnr*. Mr. ('...an remembered you t . re m'rr.ber him on March 6 at Vote For & Frank B. Ferguson FOR JUDGE Court of Common Pleas Lawyer 2! Yea' 4\c bfant Prosecuting Attorney 5 Years. Instructor Detroit College of Law 10 Year-, PRIMARY March 6, 1939 To be a good American you must vote -n primary day, thereby insur * II ,n -rable John C. Cowan. fhi- p U ar.d advertisements was made and paid for by the Nfin-P.ftti -an Colored American Citizen* Tax . Mrs.. Chari-.? Alexander D x n is chairman —adv BROWN MODE!> HOLD IST PARTY The Brown Model? chib held 1:« parity Hnd a gav, good Umc was had by all in attendance. The group’s next meeting will be h«ld at the home of Mrs. F„ Rankin of 419 E. Warren avenue. Mrs. W. M Mr* V. Carter, '“ = " A. R. FELICIANO = * REGISTERED ARCHITECT * Investigation AND SUPERVISOR OF Construction Report* CONSTRUCTION Financing • 550 East Adams Ave. • Ttchnical CHerry 0230 E.tim.K. on Adviicr DETROIT, MICHIGAN Construction GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION DESIGNER AND BUILDER OF NEW TRINITY HOSPITAL THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE - - A RELIABLE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY FIGURE IN REGIONAL CONVENTION LJBLy 1 1 '• ' MfcL. m E. R C ARNEY, M A. Ann Hutchinson. R. N supervisor of the Beaubien branch of the \ isiling Nurses' society, and chair man of the conference arrange ments committee, stated that dele gates were expected from the en tire mid-west and many nationally knonn personages will lie pres ent at the various morning and afternoon sessions and the ban quet on Friday evening. The METROPOLITAN BAPT. CHURCH In spite of the steady fu’.hng of the sr.ow Sunday almost a capacity ! crowd was present to all of the services at the Metropolitan Bap tis. church, located at 5434 Hastings. Sunday school was well attended j with each student showing surpris ! intendent L. E. Darden spares no pains in trying to make this Sun day' school second to none in the- c.% The 'junior choir was in charge of the morning song service. Under j the leadership of Clyde Anderson.! the choir'is making rapid progress.! "Law Livers’’ was the subject of, Dr. William's discourse. It was j based on the Text found in Matthew ' 18:35 verse. He said, “Our human debt to an all-knowing God is im possible to be paid by us. We arc too poor, poor in grace, poor in ima- ; gination, poor in love, poor in all of the resources of our nature." i Sunday evening B. V. Gregory. 1 who is chairman of the trustee board and who recently has had several maica and other parts of the coum. I try. gave a very timely talk on his travel. i Rev Taylor a few minutes I to explain to the parents the pur- i pose of the "Boys’ Scout Movement" which ha? recently been started at the church. On March 19 Mrs Yolande Mad dox, who had the title role ;n Verdi's ; U’pera. "/Vida." Detroit Negro opera, v :i! be presented in a benefit re ! cital. On Tuesday evening. March 28 Dixie Eight will be presented in a JOHN* C.. COWAN Finder Returns Money; Gets Half Diogenes, the Greek cynic, can at last r«?*t easy in his grave for after , , 22 hundred years for an honest man found. Diogcr e.=. according to Greek tradit. -n. was so cynical about thh : honesty of the human race that he took an lantern in midday and went n search of an honest ind.vidua!. A few days- ago Mrs. Icy Bell ; limes and small daughter, while walking on Eight Mile Road, found a pocketbook containing approxi mately sl7 Noticing an identifi finders proceeded to the home «>f Derr.sey Williams, who in either awarded th- m with half of the con tents of the purse which they had THIS AD IS WORTH $2.00 ON ANY “NEW SWING DRAPE SUIT” INEW PURCHASES ONLY) THIS OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 31ST LET US REMIND YOU THAT TODDS NEW SPRING STYLES ARE HERE. INCLUDING THE BIG BOTTLE PEC PANTS FEATURED AT $2 45 UP TODD’S SMART CLOTHES "STYLE ORIGINATORS" 1216 Randolph Street Cl. 1131 PROPHET G.W.HURLEY REV. SUSIE KNIGHT. Numerologist MENTAL TELEPATHIST AND DIVINE HEALER Spiritual Advice Daily on all Business and Personal Affairs, Except Saturdays and Sundays Hours*: 2:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. 1743 McDougal St. (Upstairs) Miller High Students Win Scholarships Graduating from M.ller high •school with high honors. Margaret Bradley was awarded a one-year ' scholarship to Wayne university , .Academic attainments, scholarship attitude, ability and personality [formed the bass for making the. i Mary Marra. valedictorian of the 1 Jnn.iru v 19 !H r.:,- :,..d her (.up. jsity extended. An all-"B' record prompted tne administration to con ' lish might continue. Members of the Miller track .'•quad elected Co-captains Floyd Perkins I and Henry Wilhelm to lead the ! thin clads through the season of 1939. Amidst an introductory ' speech by Henry Polmbo and Mr. Benjamin's (coach) gun-shooting celebrated the event, Floyd Perkins declared that the squad is better than last year's and should win a Harr linn Hale, an otr'-rtanding chemistry student, has made sev eral interesting plaster casts and s wax masks of Mrs. Mayme of the i chemistry department. After greas- ' ing, plaster is applied. After the . cast is removed, melted wax is 1 poured into the mold. A l.fc-lika ■ I wax mask is produced. w , MISS MORIS N. KIRTON. R.N. theme of the conference i* the "Nurse of Tomorrow." (See out line of prominent speakers, etc.) The national president of the Na tional Association of Colored Graduate Nurses. Mrs. Fstelle Massey-Riddle. R.N.. M.A.; and the executive secretary. Mrs. Mablc K. Staupenc of New York rity will participate. Bledsoe Is - Choice Os Cahalans Both John C. Cahalan Sr . and • John C. Cahalan Jr., are personal friends of the Hon. James A. Farley, Brewster City FLASHES postmaster gen- j oral and chair man of the Dem ocratic National committee. John C. Cahalan Jr., ! candidate for* has written a personal letter to Mr. Farley in the interest of Attorney Bled soe for federal judge in the Vir gin Islands. By MRS. LUCY D. DAVIS j We are fortunate to have a num ber of r.ew businesses in our Brew ' ster City. A corner druggist, g: o ! eery, barber shop, restaurant, and ! Visitors: Mrs. ? Lillie B. Rankins | and daught:r have just returned from two months’ visit with her niece in Everettiville. W. Va. Charles Vanlewig, star radio ser : vice mail of 3634 Riopelle, was seen visiting his friend, .Mr. Gardner, at Russell and Elliott. They are two of the many successful business men in our community. Ill: Mrs Amy Cobbtett. a clerk in . ill with flu. Mrs. Isabella McDonald of 635 . Mack avenue is recovering from double pneumonia Our grocer. Mr. Cobb 3G09 Rivard | was seen early one morning shovel- i r injl his way - through the feeetrtr CHURCH CLUB HOLDS MEET Tho Crusaders club of Plymouth Congregational church met last Monday night at the home of Mrs. 1 John Campbell of Trowbridge ave nue. A representative number of members were preset.t. Plans for the spring were discussed over steaming cups of tea. c Rev. Horace White, pastor of Ply mouth church was also present at , the meeting. primary to be held March 6, 1939, and has an excellent chance of man- ; ing it. The auditor’s office is. from a political standpoint, the most im- : portant office in. Wayne county,'and ! if John should be fortunate enough: to be nominated and elected, you may rest assured that Wayne cotm-' ty will be Democratic along strict ly organization lines. With best retards-40--yourself and • your fine family, I am Respectfully yours. John C. Cahalan Jr. [a Judge Cahalan Honorable James A. Farley | Chairman, Democratic Nat.onal , Committee National Press Building j Washington. D. C. Dear “Jim:" It is my understanding that Har- ! ! old E. Bledsoe of Detroit is in line j for Appointment to a Federal judge-. ‘ship in the Virgin Islands. This. | being so. I want you to know that, i ! in my opinion. Mr. Bledsoe is one ' of the foremost, if not the foremost, j | Negro Democrat in Michigan. Since ' 1 1932, the Negro vote in Michigan, j I and particularly in Wayne county. ! has been predominantly Democra tic. and this situation has been brought about, in no small measure, j by Mr. Bledsoe, who is a Democrat of long standing, and untiring serv- He is a splendid jurist, a recog-: nized leader of the Michigan Bar. a former assistant attorney general 'of Uie state -Michigan, and a, member of the Crime Commission. He Is without doubt the best ora tor of his race in Michigan. Hi? group is well worthy of na-i [ tiV.nal recognition by the Democra-! ■ t;c administration, and this could: not be accomplished in any better manner than by his appointment _lo-this Federal judgeship. He is beloved by his people for his honesty, uprightness and fair dealing. In addition, he has been a ! personal friend of mine and of my father for many years, and 1 would consider anything done for him in j the same light as I would consider a favor done for me or mine. And I want you to know that I Have | not the least hesitancy in giving him my unqualified endorsement. I I arn recovering my health, and am again able to be lip and about the coming of milder weather be i John Junior is running for the 1 nomination of county auditor in our 3 REASONS WHY INCREASING NUMBERS ARE CALLING DIGGS FUNERAL DIRECTORS 1. Detroit's Finest Embalming 2. Detroit’s Most Modernistic Chapel :3. Detroit’s Most Reasonable and Reliable Undertakers ' Ny-», (-• 693 MACK AVENUE TEMPLE 1-0898 SENATOR CHARLES C. DICCS, Funeral Director MRS. DICCS. Lady Assistant and Manager Youth Group Os N.A.A.C.P. PushJobFighl Continuing it* fight against ihe , Green Gardens restaurant, located j IT 2041 East Davison avenue, the North Detroit Youth Council of the i N. A. A. C. K, is yet urging Ne groes in the community to trade | elsewhere inasmuch as the proprie- ( tor is alleged to have refused tc I hire any Negroes in his business, regardless of the fact that 95 per C* r t <t tr.e trade Ncgr.) Under tr.e guidance of the job opportunities committee of which Laurence Risker is chairman, much publicity has been given the at tempted boycott and the coopera tion of the community is practic ally assured. Thelma Johnson, head of the speakers’ bureau of the asso ciation has informed church ar.d Passes B 'yf** I iilLv Henry Cummings of 1307 Mac- Dougall avenue died last Monday morning of a cerebral hemor rhage. Mr. Cummings, after com ing to Detroit from Brewton. Ala attended (ass Technical high school, was a local newsboy and \. ,is la 1935 chosen as the first Negro salesman for the Fheiffer Brewing comany. Thirty-three years of age. he is survived by a mother and two sisters. Funeral services w ill be held Friday. Mar. : 3 at l pm. Suspects Man, Shoots Him To Hinder Escape j According to police record?, Steve ; Androny believed the man that he 1 had come into his place with j the intention of holding it up. then ! after police had been called, the al ; leged holdup man turned to’make a 1 get away, and was shot by the pro- Felton Cooker, 19. of 2802 Twenty- j ninth avenue. Birmingham, Ala.. was ti.ken to Receiving hospital Saturday from 2513 Bagley for the treatment of a gunshot wound to the first finger of the left hand. Steve Androny of 1478 Seven teenth street, claims that Cooker came into h.s place of business at the Bagley street address and was tnkep fora would-be holdup man by the proprietor Androny. The proprietor called police on the mere supicion that Cooker was criminal minded. Steve alleged that 'Felton -tried to ereape and that he • prevented this by shooting him. ! It is« as yet unknown whether' charges will be pressed against ' Steve Androny or whether Cooker will be prosecuted. BUYER’S GUIDE and Ser/ice Directory BARBER SHOPS Service Barber Shop 4446 Brush Street Terrace 2-8770 OPEN 7 A. M, TO 12 P. M. BEAUTY SHOPS RITZIE BEAUTY SALON Expert Operators Ann Parker Ella Cobb, k'uth Bo>d Ethel Stenser, Ethel Adams 607 E. Forest TE. 1-4727 Rosa Simms. Prop. Lamay Beauty Shoppe 7—Expert Operators—7 4714 Beaubien, Nr. Forest Terrace 1-1541 . Anna Mae Crockett, E. W. Craig. Props. Particular Women Cos To MADAM LULU’S BEAUTY SALON Try Our Special Guaranteed Hair-Grower 530 E. Forest, Nr. Beaubien Temple 1-0404 Beauty Operator WANTED CAPABLE and EXPERIENCED Call Cherry 8368 CET THE HABIT OF EATING AT FERGUSONS IN DETROIT DRUG STORES MURIEL’S DRUGS 2201 St. Antoine St. Clifford 1929 We Deliver FUNERAL HOMES Webster Funeral Home 307 Frederic Street Temple 1-1197 McFall Bros. Funeral Home 714 E. Canfield Cos. 5335 River Rouge Vlnewood 2-359* STUDIOS FIOS ART STUDIO 323 Gratiot Ave., Ph. Cl. 0966 WE MAKE CUTS FOR NEWSPAPERS Open Daily and Sun.. 8-6 pm. RADIO SHOPS Rainbow Radio Shop Radios Repaired AM Service Calls 75c 1485 E. Lafayette CL. 2996 Arthur Pearl. Prop. SERVICE STATIONS Cobb's Friendly Service CHENE & MAPLE St. Antoine Cr Elizabeth 099 Oil Accessories SWEET SHOPS Kirby Sweet Shop Ice Cream—Pint 25c Quart. 50e - Regular Pint 15-I9e Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco 3380 W. Kirby Tv. 4-9115 SHOE REPAIRERS Joe's Electrical Shoe Repairing 'See J&e Cr Save Your Dough” 1533 Jos Campau WHERE TO CO COZY CORNER BAR & CRILL DINE and DANCE Choice Beer. Wine Cr. Liquor 4100 Hastings Te. 2-8412 Altes Lager SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 1939 Good Or Had? A Case Os Loves Gladys Love may not love her common-law husband anymore, after what .«hc Stated happened to | her on last Monday morning e«'’v at their home a: 5249 Roosevelt She claims that Thomas Cayortt ‘ h.t her over ‘he head with an 8= h tray ar.d struck her repeatedly in ' the back in a mood of anger over I some matter wh.ch she refused :o I disclose to police, j At the hospital she was treated .for a lacerated scalp and minor biuises :o the back; -She was glv- n first aid and released by hospital at civic groups, with the assistance of her commit!*, of the nature of the action and on Thursday. Mar. 2. the program committee will pre -1 sent Merrill Work, outstanding lib eral as apeak , r on the subject. "Job Getting Through Pre.-«ure I TAILORS English Garment Cleaning Cleaning. Pressing. Dyeing, and Altering HAT CLEANING 3824 Hastings Street EAST SIDE TAILORS Cleaners Cr Dyers CLEANINC, PRESSINC, REPAIRING 'We Specialize In Alterations’ ). Sinclair Jordan, Prop. 3456 Hastings TE, 2-9573 _ MISCELLANEOUS Dr. Frazier N. Moore DENTIST Hours: 9 to 12—1 to 5 6 to 9 Sun. by App. 7068 Michigan Vi, 1-2076 AFCHAM HICH-CRADE HAND MADE BEDSPREADS AND PILLOW TOPS Pure Wool—For Qualified People 1211 St. Antione St. Children To Board Welcome Food j MOTHERLY CARE Licensed Home Tyler 6-2850 AGENTS WANTED Sell Distinctive Toilet Requisites Liberal Commission MONROVIA PRODUCTS 2130 John R. 261 E. Montcalm ROOM FOR RENT West Side LARCE ROOM NR. TRANSPORTATION Steam—Reasonable Rates For Responsible Persons Ty. 4-5925 Male Help Wanted Reliable Firm Wants Men To Travel Experience Unnecessary J Good Weekly Check Arrangement Mcßrady, 1047 Van Buren, Chicago Room For Rent Couple or Two Men Convenient Transportation Reasonable 3332 Hunt St., East. Fi. 3702 GIRL WANTS WORK BUNDLE WASHING To Bring Home, cr MAID FI. 7053 2727 Chestnut St. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC [ Tho..- »hn liavr oM. worn a, 4 taturJ l.ooU, mi.-H as Hil.lcs. Hvm. ■i .i an ' ..• . ■ at , ... , rl.rr- ICi>r. Job. ( ainpau. Mr*. Irene Rei - man. I repair, rebind and rctetter them. Ml work guarnn'ced Reading and Healing Daily Tour Complete If orbs • get your heart's ile*irc; *cr tlm wi-e I man from Louisiana, who knows Ca. 5024 543 E. Vernor Highway Detroit. Michigan REV, WM. BELL. Prophet Tell Them You Saw It In The Michigan Chronicle