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Club Prexy Raps White Cleric For Use Os Term ‘Nigger*
BAPTIST HEAD
INSULTS RACE
IN RADIO TALK
Organization In Strong
Protest To Radio
Station
Allegations that the Rev. J. Frank
fforris, pastor of Temple Baptist
Church. Fourteenth at Marquette
etreetr. in a radio address of No
vember 5. 1939, thrice used the
term "nigger' in referring to mem
bers of the Negro race, were voiced
this week by the Appomattox Re
publican club, Onslow Parrish,
president.
In protest of the minister's use;
cf the term on the air. the organi- j
Cation sent to him and station j
WXYZ. over whicn he broadcasts
each Sunday the following letter:
Nov. 12. 1939
Dr. Frank Norris.
Temple Baptist Church.
14th St. at Marquette St.,
Miehr—-—-
Dear Dr. Norris:
In the past few years I have been
• ccustomed to listening to your
vonderful discourses in which you
•o ably portray to your radio audi
ence and general membership of
your immediate church.
I readily recognize the fact that
your extensive travels have brought
you in contact with all races, creeds
and colors. I feel that a man of
your intelligence and position in the
Christian world, imbued with the
knowledge of the principles of
Jesus Christ and His teachings
•hould not refer to the Negro race
as you did in your radio address.
November 5, 1939. on station WXYZ
at 11:30 am., by using the word
••Nigger." In trying to portray the
incident of the Haunted House, the
term "Nigger” was used thrice.
We as American citizens regret
the incident, and further be ad
vised that we will protest the usage
of the world "Nigger" in your fu
ture addresses. We take this means
cf registering our resentment to you
in pure interest of the teaching of
the Maker of Man. and in the fur
tnerance of true Americanism.
Yours truly
Onslow Parrish, president
Appomattox Republican Club
PS Kindly be advised that a
copy of this letter will be sent to
the station from which you broad-
Speaker —
(Continued from Page 1)
urged an awareness on the part of
the Negro in times like these as to
the maintenance of his Civil Liber
such ganglike outbursts as that
ties. The speaker characterized ;
stage in Finnish Hall last Thursday
evening "as the beginning of |
Fascism when the authorities stand
by and let gangs beat up people,
whose meetings they do not like.
That was the case in Germany and
It il> "
—The entire situation - Ward em
phasized is "a blot on the city's
name." The speaker further cited
the fact that dangers to our demo
cratic, system of government in war
time were more likely to come from
groups engaged in such subversive
activities than from organized au
thorities.
Ward attacked the Dies committee
end praised the President for the
liberal stand maintained by him
thus far in his regime.
Rev. White, pastor of the church,
■aid that threats had been coming
Into his office since Friday evening.
No violence was experienced, how
ever. as a result of the meeting.
3 Suicide Attempt's
Listed Last Week
Three persons were listed by
police as suicide attempts last week |
Receiving hospital for injuries sus-|
ta .ned in their attempts to end it all j
Catherine Hardin. 22. of 5485
Twenty-third street, was treated at
the hospital after she had. so police
r y. swallowed a quantity of po- 1
tassium permangnate at her home !
11: health was advanced as her cause 1
John Battle. 19. of 2828 Eight er.th
t reet. apparently lost his nerve to
do further battling with the hard
ships of life when he leaped so
records say. from a second story
Rushed to the hospital. Battle was
given treatment for a fractured
thumb and possible internal injuries i
received in the second story leap.'
After treatment by doctors. Battle
v as hold for mental observation. He
refused, police say. to give any
reason for his apparent suicide try.
Concie Gravett. 35. of 2838 E.
Vernor Highway is believed to have
taken iodine due to morbidity re
sulting from ill health, records of
police disclosed. Her husband told
police that she was suffering from
tuberculosis and that this was her
a parent reason for the suicide try
Rushed to Receiving hospital, the
dote to counteract the poisonous
iodine she had swallowed
A triple treat is in the above pic
ture for you If you are the gent
to whom the arrow points. You
are wanted in the offices of the
Michigan Chronicle where ONE
I
Man Freed Os
Statutory Rape
Charles Seay. 38. of 278 East War
ren avenue, apartment 14. was
cleared of statutory rape to a fif
teen year old girl by a Jury In the
courtroom of Recorder's Judge John
P. Scallen on Monday. * '
Testimony disclosed that the
young complainant, whose name Is
withheld due to the nature of the
(case was pregnant as a result of acts
she alleges implicated the defend
ant. Seay. However, under cross ex
amination by Samuel Weller, de
fense counsel, the young girl admit*
ted having relations with a man
known to her as Rock on several
I occasions during the month of June,
i Sne charges that Seay had had re
-1 lations with her following their
meetings at a house across the street
from her home sometime near July
21. June 12 and 15 were also men
tioned as dates of alleged acts with
Glenn C. Hague handled the pros
ecution for the state while Samuel
L. Weller was the defense attorney.
The jury returned with a verdict
of not guilty to acquit the defendant
of the statutory rape charge.
Tot Observes
Third Birthday
Master James Earl Hunt, win of
; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hunt, cele
brated his third birthday at the
home of his aunt. Mrs. Granville
Puckett of Eliot avenue.
Tiny guests included. Faith Davis
Betty and Marie Haten. Dolores
Henderson. Phyliss Frazier. Paul
Williams. Jr.. Wilson Hall. Jr.. Wil
liam Wilson and Sonny.
Three In One
Grand Musicale
w
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Hi-
YOLANDE MADDOX
Yolande Maddox, dramatic so
prano. Ruth Penn’s Modern
Choir, and the Concert Trio
will present a grand musicale
at Ebenezer A.M.K. church.
Brush and Willia streets. Wed
nesday night, November 22.
TIME: 8:15 p.m. Gen. Adm. 35c
Rev. George W. Baber, pastor
Columbia 3335 River Rouge. Vtaewood 2-3597
McFALL BROTHERS, Inc.
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
A TEMPLE OF SERVICE’
714 I. Canfield Cor. Hatting*
SHE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE - - A RELIABLE INDEPENDENT WEEKLT
IS THIS YOU, OR YOU, OR YOU?
DOLLAR IN CASH awaits you.
The two charming young ladies
may call and be presented with a
beautiful 5x7 copy of the photo.
Merely identify yourselves at the
MICHIGAN CHRONICLE BUILD
NEGRO LABOR HEADS
Asking the questions—Why Is It
that Negro union members in auto
factories can’t run machines?
Why do Negroes have to be me
chanics' helpers? Why is It that
Negro men and women pay dues
in unions and can't work on some
Jobs with white men and women?
Why can't colored men drive
bread trucks, beer trucks, and
bottling trucks where the unions
have closed shops? Why is It that
no Negro Printer In Detroit has a
union label? the National Associa
tion of American Workers under
vW-t'wk Taste ioc
HU* ) After a
WUmy Hard Day
if ii i
i *
)|f “One of the first
f ps >yfjp| things I do when
I**, ' I get home from
work is to enjoy
3 col< * bottle of
Cjg| Stroh’s Bohe-
HjjS , mian Beer. Noth-
Jnr ' ingelS * ** >o
FIRE BREWED
I 2000 DEGREES
Man Killed While
Looking At Game
INKSTER. Mich.—Harry J. Bailey.
17. of Whitehorn street, Romulus,
Mich., was fatally injured July 29.
when a passing car with two white
men and a woman ran into a parked
car upon which he was standing
watching a ball game. He was taker
* BARIIR SHOPS |
BROWN’S
BARBER SHOP
PROMPT SERVICE
SANITARY METHODS
901 Wation, cor. Haltinj,
S. W. BROWN. Prop.
Service Barber Shop
4446 Brush Street
Terrace 2-8770
OPEN 7 A. M TO 12 P. M.
BEAUTY SHOPS
RITZIE BEAUTY SALON
Expert Operators
Susie Thomas, Sadie Evans,
Ella Cobb. Ruth Boyd
Ethel Stinson, Hazel McTyree
607 E. Forest TE. 1-4727
Rosa Sims. 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
LULU’S
BEAUTY SALON
Try Our Special Guaranteed
Hair-Crower
4809 Hastings, Nr. Hancock
Odell’s Beauty Salon
Modern Hair Styling
Finger Waving
PORO SYSTEM
459 Adam, Cj. 4913
MAMIE O. WATERS. Prop.
Flora’s Beauty Salon
S EXPERIENCED OPERATOR!
Individualistic Artists in
Beauty Culture
2016 K. DAVISON.
FLORA TEASLEY, Ptjp.
CONFECTIONARIES
STOP AT
CHENE STREET
CONFECTIONERY
1525 Chene Street
. We have soft drinks, candies and
1 tee cream. Also Beer and Wine to
I out.
ING 268 Eliot. Last week’s is this
you was Lucille Walker, possessor
of a sweet soprano voice. Hie
photo was made on a Tlreman
coach headed downtown. You may
call for your dollar, Mrs. Walker.
the William Lysles. president
(seated at desk), the Rev. J. A.
Butts, (standing at extreme left)
and Max F. Traylor, executive sec
retary, (standing right) is launch
ing an intensive drive for the or
ganization of Negro workers in the
city. They are shown occupying
their offices at 5423 Hastings
street. Mrs. Dora Young, steno
grapher, Is interviewing W. Young,
a worker, seated. Some Negro
leaders see the move as a flagrant
example of “division in ranks
where solidarity is a necessity."
_ DRUCCISTS
Valeda Pharmacy
2761 Charlevoix Cl. 1361
When in need of Drugs, Sundries,
or refreshments, call us or drop
in if it can be had we have it.
TRY US
St. Clair Pharmacy
2136-2140 Chene Street
A COMPLETE DRUG STORE
Dependable Delivery Service
Prescription Service A-l
Phone Cl. 0057 or Fitx. 7630
BENSON’S DRUGS
YOUR FRIENDLY DRUCCIST
1944 Joseph Campau
We meet all prices on national
advertised Drugs, etc.
FINNEGAN'S DRUG STORE
THE REXALL STORE
Accuracy, Quality and Correct
Pricing govern our Prescription
Department for Your Protection
|os. Campau at Sherman
Fi. 4586
COSMETIC SUPPLY CO
E. Side Cosmetic Supply Cos.
A Complete Line of Cosmetics—
Featuring those used exclusively by
The Colored Patronage
Wholesale Distributors
2134 Chene Street
Phone Cl. 0057—Fitz. 7630
FOR RENT
ROOMS FOR RENT
NEATLY FURNISHED
j Single s4.oo—Double $4.50
280 Theadore Te. 2-6158
STORE FOR RENT
3700 Chene St., at McDougle
Suitable for Barber and
Beauty Shop--Rent Reasonable
Call Davison 1610
Large, Neatly Furnished Room
FOR RENT
Privsta Home—Nice Location
Couple or Single
Convenient for Clairmount Car
251 OWENS
Tr. 2-8332 Mrs. Nelson
to Eloise hospital where he died
October 21.
The driver is held with case pend
ing.
Funeral services were conducted
from the Seventh Day Adventist
church, Inkster, with Elder L. H.
Bland of Detroit presiding.
Condolences were Riven by his
classmates of the Inkster high
school, numerous friends and rela-
Pallbearers included James
Shields, James C’3rk. R. C. Harvey.
BUYER'S GUIDE
and SERVICE DIRECTORY
FOR RENT i
NOW AVAILABLE
FOR COLORED
Comfortable Sleeping Rooms
Hot and Cold Water to Each Room
Steam Heat—Telephone Service
281 Erskine St.
Bet. Brush and John R.
ROOM FOR RENT
COUPLE OR SINGLE
Reliable—Quiet
4961 Bangor Ty, 5-7874
ROOMS FOR RENT
DOWN-TOWN DISTRICT
Va-block from Michigan Avenue
Double $5.00 —Single $3.50
2317 Vermont Ch. 2890
FUNERAL HOMES
Webster Funeral
Home
307 Frederic Street
Temple 1-1197
McFall Bros. Funeral
Home
GROCERY STORES
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Quality Groceries and Meats
Fresh Vegetables Daily
592 Farnsworth
Cor. St Antoine
Te. 2-9553 Free Deliveries
VISIT
MABARAK MARKET
2603 Elmwood Avo.
Cor. Hendricks
We Carry A Full Line In
CROCERIES, MEATS and
VEGETABLES
WHERE TO GO \
COZY CORNER i
BAR <r CRILL
DINE and DANCE
Choice Beer, Wine & Liquor
4100 Halting! Te. 2-8412
SHOE REPAIRERS
joe's Electrical Shoe
Repairing
'See Joe & Save Your Dough'
1533 |os Campau
SERVICE STATIONS
Cobb’s Friendly
Service
CHENE St MAPLE
St. Antoine tr Elisabeth
Gaa Oil - Accessories
FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE
831 TROWBRIDGE AVENUE
A Fine Home of 8 Rooms and bath
gaa heat. 50 ft. lot. 3 large trees. 2 car
garage—ss,ooo, *SOO down.
MR, WRAY RANDOLPH 1335
TAILORS
Hooker and Hooker
CLEANING—ALTERING
PRESSING—REPAIRING
All garments insured against
Fire and Theft
WE CALL FOR AND DELIVER
2236 St. Aubin Ave. Fit. 2596
East Side Tailors
CLEANERS & DYERS
Alterations—Pressing
|. Sinclair Jordan
3456 Hastings Te. 29573
TAILORS
English Garment
Cleaning
Cleaning. Pressing. Dyeing,
and Altering
HAT CLEANING
3824 Hastings Street
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE
TAVERN BAR
20-Ft. Back Bar—2B-Ft. Front
Counter and Stools
Very Reasonable
Tr. 2-8913
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1939
Interment was in Romulus cents-
Lucky Thirteen
A delightful evening was spent
by the Lucky Thirteen club at the
home of Mrs. E. H Johnson of Yen
Court avenue. November 9.
The usual procedure of business
commenced with the president pre
siding. It was announced that the
next meeting would be postponed
untit November 30
Edwin Humphrey, Glynn Campbell,
and Essie Powell.
Mrs. V'Olive Jones of Omaha,
Nebr., an aunt of the deceased, and
wile of a prominent minister, was
aLs<> present.
He leaves to mourn his passing,
his father, Harry J. Bailey; mother.
Mrs. Clarice Bailey; four sisters.
Catherine, Wilma, Esther, and
Clarice.
The Baileys formerly lived in
Keokuk, lowa.
MISCELLANEOUS
“HIT”
Try My SUPER SPECIAL
■A Hit Guaranteed every week
SEE PROF. JOHNSTOWN
19950 Greenland Ave.
RADFORD’S '
FISH and CHICKEN MARKET
OYSTERS IN SEASON
2011 Jos. Campau, near Maple
Phone Fi. 3180
Unior Progressive League
Formerly the Elks’ Rest
2113 Chene Street
We cater to Clubs, Private Partiea,
Mass Meetings and Dancea
Phone Fi. 1130
E. W. TEETERS. Manager
FLOWER SHOPS
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
East Side, 2039 Cratiot Ave.
at St. Aubin
Fi. 6355
West Side, 7843 W. Jefferson
Vi. 1-5135
'lt Maybe? But Right Will Win’
Reading and Divine Healing lrom
9 a.m., to 9 p.m. See the wise man
from Louisiana who knows. Rev.
William Bell, prophet. The man
who put Idlewild cn the map.
543 E. Vernor Highway
Phone Ca. 5024
WILSON'S BAKERY
1712 Chene Street
Fi. 4175
Fine Pastry For All
Occasions
VISIT THE
POLIDORE TAVERN
Try Our Chili and Kosher
Sandwiches
BEER AND WINE
1506 Chene Street
ROOM FOR RENT
LOVELY FURNISHED
For Respectable Person
Warm—Light—
Convenient for bus and
street cars
Call Ty, 43874
ILOOK . . .
RUMMACE SALE
St. Paul Church. Crosse Pte.
November 2. 3. 4
Open 10 A.M.—5 P.M.
1519 Hillger, near Jefferson
FOR SALE
DOBERMANN PINSCHER
DOC
Young Female
MRS. IRWIN
17833 Callagher To. 65023
I YOU ARE NEXT AT
SCOTT’S
Shoe Shine Parlor
' 2220 Chene St.
Good Service Is Our Motto •
HOUSE FOR RENT
6 Rooms—Reasonable
2058 15th Street
Vermont near Mich. Central
FOR RENT
FURNISHED ROOMS
For Light Housekeeping
! Couple or Single—Reference
MR. WYCHE
6163 Iroquois .
FOR SALE
140 JOSEPHINE Outstanding
Bargain. Cash buys fine 8 room
. B. V. house, between Woodward
and John R.. near Northern High;
50x125, titled bath. lav. in basement,
continuous hot water, h. a. heat,
fire place. $3500.00 cash to first
‘ mortgage.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
140 JOSEPHINE
FOR SALE
Progressive SHOE FINISHER
LEATHER PATCH MACHINE
Fine Condition—Cheap
Cash or terms 656 Selden rear
Don't Forget to Visit
BEFORE XMAS
The Little Hosiery
and Cift Shoppe
8544 W. Eight Mill Rd.
At Parkside
Dresses. Lingerie. Shirts, etc.
GLADYS HARDWRICK. Prop.
MISCELLANEOUS I
Dr. Frazier N. Moore
DENTIST
Hours: 9 to 12—I to 5
6 to 9 Sun. by App.
7068 Michigan Vi. 1-2076
Reading and Healing
Daily
« A. M to 9 P M.
Your Complete Horoscope, how to
get your heart’s desire; see the wise j
man from Louisiana, who know. |
Ca. 5024 543 E. Vernor Highway •
Detroit. Michigan
REV. WM. BELL. Prophet
DIVINE HEALINC AND
READINC FREE
See daily the wise prophet fren
l.ntiisiana. the one win, knows
Ca. 5024
REV. WM. BELL
543 E. Vernor Highway
Detroit, Michigan
KING SOLOMON S TEMPLE
OF RELICIOUS SCIENCE
543 E. Vernor Highway
to'tnoM tn#t* are in trou'ble and help thoae
FREE
SERVICE CALLS AND
RADIO TESTING
Rivard Radio Shop
3108 Rivard Street
Call CL 2640
ANY MAKE RADIO
SERVICED—SI.OO
Ned’s Radio Service
1517 Chene St. Fi. 1752
Agents Wanted
! To sell razor blades 75 cents a
j hundred, 60 cents in 500 lots. Write
United Chemical Cos., P. O. Box
! 1270, Detroit, Michigan.
USE
HEALTH-TOL
["World's Finest Tooth Powder
I Sold at All Drug Stores
j Dr. and Mrs. E G. Boddie, Mtgrs '
Owen’s Factory Shoe
Repairing
1 521 Chene Street
I We Carry a Complete Line In
I Second Hand Shoes j
"To honor a great member of
our group we ask you to unite
in the Novena to Blessed
Martin de Porres. Write P.O. j
Box 32. Grand River Station,
for free literature."
For Efficient Service
HOWARD BUNTS’ CLEANERS
541 E. Vernor Highway
Clifford 3814
McKinley (Heck) Davis. Prop, i
ROOM FOR RENT
Large. Neatly Furnished
Private Home
Couple or Single Men
Convenient for Clair, or
Oak Cars
9544 Coodwin To, 5-4459
Blue Heart Case
1701 Orleans Street
We Specialize In Bar-B-Q and
Good Home Cooking
Norverlean Hill. Prop.
Ceters Variety Shop
Ladies' Garments Re-styled
Like New At Popular Prices.
Service To Meet Your
Convenience
3100 Rivard Ch, 8618
HOUSES FOR SALE
631 Trowbridge
Attractive 8 Rooms. Gat Heat.
Recently Decorated
Large Lot, 2-Car Garage
Will Sacrifice for $4,500
Mr, Wray Ra. 1335
UNIVERSAL and KELVIN
ATOR REFRICERATORS
FOR SALE
REBUILT—GUARANTEED
Cash or Terms 656 Selden