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PAGE SIX GOING TO JUMP INTOM RIVER, WIFE REVEALS Over Husband Who Killed Sweetheart. / Worried 'Wife t "I haven't had ary peace of m.r.d —and I don't know what 1 m do.ng tne «ppr".tn»'f w >rc> >f Mrs Gwrg.a We!> 47 of 504 Hendr e atreei. fAlind walking MwareU tne Hetroit nwr tms week, so police It wa.i and that Mrs. Wells *as w alking v. ents.de of Rar.d Iph a; reel, beaded towards the ru.cr a: A'.ws'er when she was slopped and quo*t.oned by an umdentified p<-r --'(•oing to Jump Into River'* t n to jump :n:o the r.\er Mrs. M'e ,s reportedly told ner friends It was d..'Closed that for the pa>t two year.', the apparently morbid rr.nded woman 'didnt know what She was taKen to Rece v.ng hos- P .i for mental observat.or The inc-.dent of two years ago heart was d.-.. ved by *he Michi gan Chronicle files to have been the one n which her unsound. John Wells. 41 of 611 East Palmer street. apartment three fatally stab bed 22 year old Willie May Sanders during a fight between them on Belle Isle ,n .l.mtiaty of 1940 Her llubhv Killed His Sweetheart round lying face down •*- '-»■ a y.'h - !'>a v. ..-Ir.-t sector of she Me > th two’ gaping kn fe wounds at tne throat and a t vo inch jagged cut near the left ear. the body of M.» Senders was It was disclosed that Wells, al friend of the slain young woman and had lived w th her from No- I \ember of 1939 until January of 1 1940 Wells, a reputed pickup man i v a- be.eved to ha\e fled the city; *« 00l ce found h.s abandoned Lin- > min Zephyr, a bloody coat and pur-e of the slam woman. Weils was last seen a few hours ! after the alleged crime near Adams j and St. Antoine street. Theodore Sander*. 23. brother of MiSs Wells, j took r*.e body to Atlanta. Ga. for b • ■ Murderer Mill Hunted Ing the apprehension of John Wells, missing for the past two years for M" 1 .hhn P after the murder, for the arrest of Well*, Theatrical editors Vo/ Michigan's two leading weekliei and their wives and sw eethearts\\ere guests of I>oc \VjshinsfdAvaM n« le Tom s Plantation niterv usl Saturday when Bill Fletcher played host. Diversified Program At Hamblin Center FT CUSTER Well over 500 visitors attended the open house urogram held at the Hamblin USO Club 242' Hamblin avenue, Buttle Cre-k. Michigan, last Sunday This . p.uuia.-n.was a .pa.-: .-if the National Open House program held n more than 500 such USO service clubs for 'soldiers simultaneously throughout . '.he country. c* The cherry pfe contest, was a fea ture of the Hamblin USO club Women of the community baked 35 pu-s Over 250 so!.: ers held free , chances on a'l pies submitted. ! Judges composed of five soldiers declared that the pie entered by- Mrs. Amy Robbins was the must beautifully decorated pie and she 1 received a pyrex baking dish as a , token of this honor. I The judges were: Sgt. John H j Scott of Kansas City, Mo , Private Juraud Jackson of New York; Sg' j I George Coffey of Chattanooga, j ! Tenn : Private Clanton Presley of 1 Canton. New Jersey, and Private Correll Harding of Knoxville. Tenn. The Hamblin USO club has been | open almost two months during which time it has served over 9000 [soldiers of the Fort Cusler area. J i Regular weekly socials are held at l the building and once a month girls! front Detro.t. Kalamazoo. Lansing. Jackson. Alvion and Ypsilanti come i I to furnish dance partners at their own expense in chartered buses. Recreational and educational clubs ’ i have been organized for th# wives! of enlisted men in the Fort. They, j meet twice a week at which time i they play briige, have teas, review [books, play games, make educational f is under the direction of Miss Ver- I j ne'.a E Hill, assistant director of the Each Saturday morning children I of the enisled men who are living! In Birttie Creek are given a reerea- j tional program under the direction • ,o? a volunteer leader. Mrs. Myra, jJohnson. These children do handicraft bit.on during the open house last G.ri* from the various communi .ce was badly needed and is greatly ; appreciated by the boys. Sationary - I has been furnished to over 3000 Inter-Race Body Formed Tuesday A taniporerje inteseaeiwl entmeT ■ *a< organized Tuesday n.gh: at. Central Methodist church The tem porary chairman is R >bert H Me- ‘ Baa The purpose of the council is I the Sojo.;.ner Truth Jfmsfng'dist pu'e Several prominent people spoke includ.ng two southern min-’ inters who were proud of the fact ; That they lived and worked with Negroi There i« a possibility that the L'roan League Inter-Racial organ- j Tl power to solicit the ad of several tip a permanent organization. Jo-j soph Buff a wilted in his seat as 1 cleansed that he it now able ti>l live with any man as his brother. No other officers hate been elected LOCAL SOLDIER IS RADIOMAN IN U.S. NAVY Newell Harrison Heal, whose .aunt, Rp..b Cora Hask, lives at 4525 i Crane street, Detroit, recently was advanced to Radioman Third Class at the U. S. Naval Air station. Pen i sacola. Fla. according to an an nouncement by that station's public | relations officer \ ttenf on!:-7P3 fn dfry Navv at the lock 1 'Detroit) recruiting office on >WV 20 1940, and was sent to the U. S Nava. Training Station at Great Lakes, 111., for his elementary He was transferred to in February of last year and was assigned to duty with the commu nication crews of one of the living squadrons stationed at the Anna- Poll* Os fne A.r " Heal s one of the many enlisted i n.<- b .ding -he.r future in a profitable, establ-sned ‘rade C<>urs-! i-.« ,n aviation mechan.cs. ordnance ..nd mealsmithing, phonography and tad. ■ are among the fortv-fi'e bv attend.ng the Navy i ad#^schools CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS A. B. C. ELECTRIC SEWER CLEANERS 24 HOUR SERVICE WORK GUARANTEED FREE ESTIMATES Call TE 1-5145 SCOTT'S BARBER and BEAUTY SHOP Tr 1-9897.8923 Oakland Ave. FARMS & LAND FOR SALE w'u* *.uih of Jtom-n. * 0B • °'"t Inf n«ri . DETECTIVES WORK HOMI 1 V. A VFI. Writ* W AGO Nit* M4* D Broadway ft. T FOR RENT «H. T JO. MMOUt OR COUPIE. WANTED BXAUTT m» Otklond At* W. Ray Dezon YOUR OBLIGINC UNDERTAKER Located At 1939 ST. AUBIN AVENUE FITZROY 5300 LADY ATTENDANT THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE - - A RELIABLE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY IN BIG PRESS PARTY emcee at this nltery; I’ly Boykin, nitelife writer for Detnlt Tribune, and William Fletcher, host for the occasion. Seated are Mrs. l.arry Chism and Mr*. Clinton Searcy. along with Robbie Davis to fete the press members. Standing, left to right, are l-arry Chism, nite life scribe for Michigan Chronicle. Doc Washington, own*- of Cncle Toms Cabaret: Bohbe Davie, YOUTH HOLDS MASS MEET FOR PROJECT ! The youth of Detroit at the mass ■.neeiing at the Hertford - "Avenue” Baptist church, declared that they were willing to do everything in their power to assure the Sojourner Truth project for the people for ■ whom it was intended, named and built. Over 200 youths were pres ent at the meeting, representing ’many and different clubs, societies, religions and races. It was high lighted by the hearty response to 1 the appeal of the Junior Citizens' J committee, for the youth to do their part financially to aid the fight. J The meeting was opened by a '•alk feom the chairman, Thomas Williams, who is recognized as a leader among the youth groups, be ing president of the Hartford Junior I choir and Drasolite club, and sec retary of the Gladiator club. Rev IC. A Hill, chairman of the Adult Citizens' committee, then told the history of the fight and commended the youth for having the initiative to support the Citizens' committee. Mr Brown gave a factual report of j the happenings in Washington and !Mr R. Cowans, ace reporter of the j Detroit Tribune, told of the riot and prejudiced action of the Police department. ! When the appeal for donations was made, the response was very [encouraging to the committee. The collection was taken up by R<Ybert« ' Hill, secretary of the committee. I and Gloria Morgan treasurer of the committee The donations above S5 are as follows: Gladiators. *10: i Drasolite. $lO. Les Gates Filles. $5; Toujour Fidplis. $5: Mrs McAdory 's7l r 'YbllTrjTSocidllrt League. $5; and ' Hartford Senior Usher. $5. Donations and pledges totaled SIOO—A splendid response to a great cause , boys since the opening of the build ng New testaments have been dis tributed and 325 inquiries sot rooms and other informal services have ' been met by the club staff. There a s i a human side to the work being done at the Hamblin USO club Fcr instance, the flre | piace offers as much program as does any other piece of equipment j in the building. Men have seen the fire from the outside and they come ■ii an j al ways remark how it car ( ries them back to the days which j least five men have come in and sa.d that they just wanted to walk over the rug for a change Last Sat urday night about 11:45 pm. a ; soldier walked in with a baby and h.s w ife. The baby was eight weeks , old and it was the first time that I | he had seen the same. The .people ! j who promised to save a room for him did not do so Needless to say we spent one-half hour calling various people to no avail In des parat ion a family gave up their own : beds that this child and mother and ; father could have a place to stay. ' I TTie Hamblin USO club is the only agency serving our soldiera in this area and with the increased [ ; number of soldiers who are coming ! in and out of the Fort Custer area , 'he work will easily be doubled. I | William H Childs, director of the ! j club, is most enthusiastic about the j [change of attitude of the commu- | i nity toward the soldiers in the Fort i j Custer area and the way they are I i accepting responsibility of their 1 welfare while off the post as a con- j i tribution" to national defense Posterity Tea Is Successful Sunday. March R marked the oc casion of thj? monthly afternoon tea given by the Workers For Posterity chib Although the weather was unusually inclement the audience was very large in number and gave the members quite an incentive to carry on During the afternoon a . \ ery_interesLng- program was ren- j dered by some of the very promi nent talent of the city. The pro was ns follows: Vocil aolo, \ "I Hpard the Voice of Jesus Say," j by Mrs. Marie Slade: musical read .ng. “Foolish Questions," toy Mrs Marie Jones; Ladies' Trio composed of Mr*. Liles. Mrs. Grigsby and Mrs. 1 Harris, rendered two numbers; reading, Mrs. Emma Liles; violin ’ solo, Mr. Walker, accompanied by Mrs Ruth Penn; vocal solo. "Horn- , ing" and "Big Lady Moon," by Mrs Nelle Dobson Plante; Saw solo, Mr. 1 Walker. Mrs. Alberta Harris was the accompanist of the day. After this splendid program, sev eral founders of clubs and organi zations were presented to those j present including Mrs Fannie B | Peck, founder of the Housewives' League; Mrs. Mattie Browm. founder ; of Peter Pan Nursery and finally ( Mrs. Ida D Isaacs, founder of the [ Workers for Posterity, who gave the history of the organization. ! making each and everyone wel come Her very inspiring remarks] held the audience agasp. After her talk. Mrs. Isaacs showed the audi ence through the club house and , made it known that it : a open for I club socials and functions. NIRVANA CI.LB H ayer by the chaplain Mr. Williams j The meeting was presided over by the I party. New busineM waa di'cimseJ i Mi'* Cynth a Tribble wax a guest of i txruella Fbrd 5053 St. Antoine street apartment 30.1 Thursday evening March 26 at 710 p m Julian Ix>verett. acting Rules For Elks’ I Contest, April 27 I Bona fide high school students of Detroit and outlying sections of Wayne county, are eligible to par | ticipate in the oratorical contest an : ntially sponsored here by educa [ tional committee of Elks. The date ! of the contest this year is April 27, ! and will be held in the social rooms jof the Lucy Thurman YWC A . , Elizabeth and St. Antoine streets Applicants in order to qualify, must ' have been of the age of 19-years, as of February 2fl, past. Application blanks may be se cured from chairmen of the educa | tional committee connected with Motor City I«odge; Heart of Detroit and Pride of Michigan lodges; and of Beuiahland. Emma V Kelley and [ Florence Ames Temples, j These blanks can also be secured j by applying to Mrs. Helen Gantt : assistant directress of education and j secretary of the joint educational ■ committee. 446 East Warren avenue t«rt' C ti) W 'b,"'h»W will represent Detroit Elks organizations at state contest, June 27, Lansing ; Mich. I Educational week will be ob | served throughout I B P.O.E.W. or ganizations of city and state, begin ■ n,ng week of April 12 Fred Hart Williams is slate dl ; rector of education and Mrs Carrie j Curtis is director of women's tem pies of sta-e ERIE CO AL& ICE Cos. HERE’S THE REASON High Grade Coal and Coke "SPECIALLY TESTED AND TREATED" FREE WHEELING Chtrry 3308 2816 St. Antoina EUNICE WILSON STABBED GIRL, FACES CHARGES Two Argued In Tavern, Street Fight Fatal To One A 29-year-old. four-foot, five-inch. 125-pound woman was held by po lice this week for the fata! stabbing of. Lena Mae Shaw. 24. of 1425 Madison street following an alter cation between the two women which began inside the Bohem.an Bar. 1901 Riopel.e street. Police Question Five It was disclosed that four women and one man questioned by homi cide squad detectives stated that Stewart Berkley. Eunice Wilson, gtrl fr.end of Berkley. Eva Carter. 26. of 2112 Mullet street apartment two: Maggie Kirby. 27. of 1451 Madison street and Hall.e Kirby. 37 of 905 Ferry, were seated ins.oe the bar when Lena Mae Shaw entered "An argumen'. of undisclosed origin, ensued between Lena Shaw and Eunice Wilson and which end ed when the tavern owners. Sher man and Orma Robbins toid the party to leave Orma told police that he saw an unopened knife in Eunice Wilson's hand. Stewart Berkley, her boy friend, told the taVern owners that he would take his friend home and the party left the beer garden and they walked sodth on Riopellc In Murder of Woman Lena Shaw, so police say. over took Eunice Wilson on the sidewa.k and the fatal stabbing of Miss Shaw climaxed another argument be tween the two women Eunice Wilson told detectives that she went home and threw away the knife Meanwhile she is held for inves tigation of first degree murder. Catholic Group Hits Allegation ! The following letter protesting allegations that the Association of i Catholic Trade Unionists was op ] posed to Negro occupancy of the I Sojourner Truth Homes was re [ceived by the Michigan Chronicle: March 10. 1942 Dear Sir: On March 3 under Detroit date line the Federated Press carried a story on the Sojourner Truth Housing dispute, which said “op posing Negro occupancy are the Kh Klux Klan, the Association of Catholic Trade Unionists, and the real estate Interests" | This statement regarding the As [ sociation of Catholic Trade Union* ] Lsts is a complete falsehood without the slightest basis In fact. The i ACTU has made no statement re i garding the Sojourner Truth mat ter. although individual members of the ACTU have been active in . supporting of Negro occupancy. To [ our knowledge, no member has been active in opposihg Negro occu i pancy.- We warn you against use of the tern quoted above. The story was signed with the initials "C H." which are the initials of Carl Haes- , sler. Detroit correspondent of Fed erated Press. For private political reasons Mr. Haessler has been re cently going out of his way to cir culate libels concerning the ACTU via Federated Press copy. We are protesting this latest fabrication and we expect that if you printed this statement, you will correct same promptly and with equal promi- Fratemally. PAUL WEBER. President ACTU-Detroit | Howard Concert Features Violinist WASHINGTON. D C —Howard j university's school of music brought its ninth season of subscription con- ; certs to a close Monday evening by ] presenting one of its own faculty ( members, Louia Vaughn Jones, in | a violin concert, in Andrew Ran kin Memorial chapel. Jones, who ’Was accompanied at the piano by Luis Andres Wheatley, ' also of the music school staff, fea tured the music of Brahms. Henri Wieniawski, Ernest Chaussnn. Joa quin Turina. his own arrangement of the spiritual “Calvary," and p i composition by the young Negro Washington music critics herald ed the artist's offerings as outstand ing. JOVIAL CM B The Jovial club held its fifth meet -17222 McKay. Bridge was played.) prices being won by Mrs. S .White 1 and B. Thompson. Refreshments were I served by the hostess Members are I- Cleveland. E M. Davis. K Jnhnsor. | C. King. F lonr and C. Woodford WISE PEOPLE OF DETROIT ORDER FROM Speaker JUDGE ARMOND W. SCOTT Prominent barrister who will be the guest speaker at St. Antoine Y.M.C.A. on Marrh 22. Negro Hospitals Is Still Live Issue Letters continue to pour in the Chronicle office on Negro hospital issue. Tne controversy over the adequacy or inadequacy of the pres ent system of hospitalization is of, vital concern to the entire commu- ! 1 nity. The following letter was writ-1 ten by Fay A Maynard. March 10, 1942 The Michigan Chronicle 26R Eitot Street Detroit, Michigan Dear Editor: j In response to the invitation to' express opinions and apprehensions , of our Race hospitals in this dy- i ■namic city of Detroit. I am confl- : [dent I express same for the major-, ity who can read and reason. | First, may I quote from Longfel low s pen? "Joy, Temperance and! i Repose, siam the door on the Doc- j I The doctors who signed the letter ■ ! to your paper dated February 21. j 1942, I'm sure did so with a prayer. :of "God Forfgve me " ; From the rank and file of Race ! ! members without benefit of letters . : ‘saying naught of the constant plea from the lettered entity) there is. a plea for integration. For once we . cn.ild hope for "Tomorrow." that, time has come bringing disillusion-i I You men assuming leadership in .the very iearned profession of Med- j .have infringed on the very nucleus 'of me o&JiCIIWX of your chosen j profession. j Perhaps the unfortunate laity in ‘the sections your hospitals are lo cated in, are without knowledge of the basic order of such institutions [ pride of person or environ. That's ! indeed unfortunate. Are you a pre dacious group aiding and abating | such conditions by maintenance of that are filthy, and over ! crowded to the extent of violating many building and heaith require- i 1 ments? It is now obvious why this j j was condoned by authorities. As! j for therapeutics in its rapid and j elaborate advancement your i methods in many aspects are anti ' dated. The majority of your staff) [and nurses are often abrupt, crude | [and insulting. There is no mental; 'comfort for the relatives who en-: j trust their beloved ones to your [ I care saying nil of the patient who must endure. I The physician cannot raise the I i status alone, it s true, but you could j combine your resources and politi-j leal influence to the extent of giv 'ing us a rpal chance when the con tinuation of life depends on, first I class use of all medical science has |to offer, plus hospital facilities in [ [accord with this era. j Ido sincerely hope that to relieve ! a state of hypochondriacism your j filthy little~* r coops" will be sub-, 1 verted and in their places a con- ‘ [certed effort on your part will give lus intrinsic hospital facilities and in the spirit of altruism your inten-) jsive knowledge and interest will; be collaborated to relieve us of the [ apprehensions of. "where will we take a member of the family when l emergency hospitalization is neces sary?" The pecuniary aspect will i I not disappoint you. Os course a race member is men j ‘ally at ease if attended by one who's sympathy and understanding , s mutual providing that attendant *s well trained and will manifest the intelligence of the requisites of j This is not personal vituperation i but rather a plea, for. one fact is Detter than one hundred analogies. Sincerely, Pay A. Maynard PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER OF WIFE, 42, HERE A 40 year old common-law hus band who fatally stabbed his 42 year old wife to death last week after she refused to come to bed with him*, will be sentenced this week after he pleaded guilty last Thursday to first degree murder in Recorder's court. Mary Jones of 1309 Superior street, died at Receiving hospital, approximately two minutes after admittance. She suffered from four three-eighth inch knife wound* to Police rav that John Robue. the common-law mate, admitted fatally stabbing Mary Jones following an altercation in their bedroom. One witness. Mary Fuller, told police tha f she had entered the room and seen Robue standing qver the prostrate form of his wife arm ed with a bloody knife. Senior Detective Charles Buckholdt and Detective First Grade Delbert Ray mond were assigned to the case by the homicide squad office. DUCHESS or WAYNE CI.UB Lillian Mason. 3140 Mullett street Members absent were Mrs. Mildred King and Mrs. Ignore Royater. After the business meeting a delightful re past was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Jessie Ponder. 7901 East Veaaoi Highway—Lottie Weaver, reporte^ DOUGLASS CLEANERS and LAUNDRY 5820 Brush Street Tr. 2-9511 / CHECK YOUR SUIT V FOR THESE SIGNS OF WEAR AND TEAR ’■ MORE i [scrap! Means More EMPLOYMENT, More PLANES. More GUNS To Save Democracy! wire roof gutters! broken anything that contains Iron or metal t DO YOUR PART AND GET CASH FOR YOUR SCRAP JONES IRON & METAL CO. Cor. Wyoming and Southern Near Michigan Ave., Dearborn Oregon 8040 Is Th* Jacket Lining Tom Or Worn? OUR EXPERT TAILORING SERVICE Send Your Easter Garments To Us To Be Expertly Cleaned and Finished Suit* Plain Dresses Cleaned and Finished, $1.09 SPECIAL THIS WEEK Any Sweater Cleaned and Finished, 29c COMPLETE LAUNDRY SERVICE Wet Wash lO lbs 50c Roufhdry lO Ibe. SOc Wet Flat Ironed 12 lbs. 84c: Shirts Beautifully Done 16c SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1942 YOUTH COUNCIL TO ATTEND BIG NATL MEETING Will Meet In California j On July 14 This Year ! The N.A.AC.P Cenu-el Exeoume j Youth Council met at the Y.M C A . Sunday. March 15. and made plana for greater youth participation in the major activities of the day. Gloster B Current, executive aec | retary of the association, acted as 'chairman and presented plans as outlined by the planning committee The first subject discussed was i the State conference which will be j held at Mich . June 6 and 7. The committees appointed were | headed a; follows: Transportation, l Stanley Evans of H ghland Park: ! Housing. Miss Johnnie Lou Gaudy i of the Ecorse River Rouge council, ; and Miss Cleo Walker of the North ' Detroit council. The recommenda tion that each council send a mini mum of three representative* to Lansing was accepted. Youth To Attend National Conference The N A.A C P. National confer ence will be held m California July 14 to 17. The Youth councils are I planning to send delegates to this conference. Plans are being made to raise funds to defray the expen- Three mass meetings were pro ' posed by the executive committee. The tentative dates are March 25 in Hamtramck. March 26. the North | Detroit Youth council, and Sunday, counc.. Speakers will be supplied by the Sojourner Truth Citi zens’ committee. The executive committee accepted the proposal that a leadership tra n . .tig institute be held in Detroit at ‘ some future date. BROWN DERBY RIDING (.'l.l*l their first affa.r Sunday at the home of the president. 257 Willis, a Boston Fizz which was quite a aucceas. The-e was plenty of entertainment for all. Everyone had a grand time far Into the wee hours of morning. New mem - bera were - Janie Brown, Mae Jones, The next meeting will be ai the Derby Riding club is getting ready the aaddle. They will have a regular pasttime at the moat exquisite riding riding past you when we're back BIRTH CERTIFICATES SECURED FROM ANY STATE ON SHORT NOTICE GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED Why pay an exorbitant orice when I can help you* Office Open Til 10 P.M. 7 Days A Week See Me and Save Money Wm. J. Fitzpatrick 642 Livingston* St. Next door to Old Chocolate Bar Terrace 2-9708 DR. OWEN’S VETERINARY HOSPITAL —and BOARDING KENNEL 7737 CRATIOT Colored Attendant Phone PLAxa 6608 Are The Arm Shield* In Good Condition P la Th# Vest Lining Tom* Arc Th* Veet Pockets Holey* Are The Button HoWe Ragged? Are Th* Trouaer Cells FrayeJT