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£ Ant°tn* WwH Corner Columbia Clifford 2924 feILANTI L nor' 1 * O'** l * l ” Si : a c Ha vis. pastor of I A. M a t ' l ’ urch ’ ■ 1 message to un m.L » U >*« i Su,iday The Sunday School open \,vluck under the di ■ rsuperln'endent. Santee V°; Tht , choir perfoimed In Wr the evening service. ■j W . The Cross and Crown." ■Greeted by Theron Kersey ■? 4 Vrnire Kersey, organist. special parts were IS Green. Katherine B H ti i u ' ,di • Ma, ' Kur ‘- >l H “ u * ■ a-U(in Maudine and Miss ■*' Kill>r and Clarence WL church was beautifully P ‘ wi ,h birds and flowers WZa been donated by the Wr .. 0 f die community. The WT. WJS accompanied by Her ■Jr,ey and Kay Union with Ej petrolt aud Ann Arbor Wr iu attendance. The E janual Easter breakfast ■ riten at home of Mrs. Watkins, on Watkins Gaither Roberson de- WL a special Easter sermon. Ehistext irom Mark 16:4 and ■JLuct was "The Value of a t; The pupils of the Sunday E ver « presented in a pageant. EBeautiful City," by Mrs. M. Eguoon. at three o'clock. An Er program was presented by |*nior choir at seven-thirty in I evening ■ ( Brown was guest speaker afternoon al John Bap tecturcb. speaking on the sub s' Behold Your King." taken Kjobn 19:14. A short program Had'd tbe sermon. The Hev. J. Hfclotyre is minister. ■v monthly amateur program Ktfored by Second Baptist Jun- Hpnyer Band will be held Frl- K April 29. R:« Mary Anthony and Jack K tj were week-end guests of ■ ind Mrs. Peter Simpson. The ■g Bee Cloud served Faster Ekfut at the home of Miss Thel- Epinn Mr. aud Mrs. Paul Per- K,. of Detroit, were week-end KiUofMrs. Perkins’ sisters, the Kki Edna Kersey and Minnie Eky Mr. and Mrs. Steve Brooks, ■ Detroit, accompanied them. ■Mr and Mrs. Fred Collins and KnDora Webster, of Detroit, were ■Mk-end visitors of Mrs. Susie vi< I Mm. Mark Neeley surprised her Ltand with a birthday party last Ktsrday night in their home. The l.vree was the recipient of many ■iV Quartett I’nion. sponsored by jHt Community Sewing Club, will ■»« program Sunday. May 18. HIV Ypsilanti Guild of No. 3 of Hmpl&r Crusader held their an- Mu program at the home of As- Hitim Royal Advisor who is con- Hfttd to the house of Sir Knight Hirjd Harris. HTbe Palm Club met at the Home of Mrs. Temperance Woods. HA series of revival services are Hrias conducted at the Church of Hpdon Adams street. The Rev. E. Ht Bethel, of Los Angeles, Cal., is Breaching each night. He will re- there until May 1. ■ Mrs Lillian Bell, of Detroit, is Hinting her daughters, Mrs. Bur- Hsiett Walls and Mrs. Ethel Neely. ■An Easter breakfast was given Ht the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Bmwell. on Chidlster street. The H** sts were the Misses Avalon Bl|he. Martha Berry, and Floyd Bmell. of lk>troit; Miss Margaret and Hazen King and Mrs. Hrancis Brooks and Master Brooks H Ypsilanti. ■ The R«*v. E. C. Copeland and Rrreral of his members were visi le at the bedside of the Rev. G. H Carr who is 111. I The K. W. Club met last week at ■k* home of Mrs. Emma Roberson. F 1 * s ick are Mrs. Mary Bennett, Bin Henderson. Mrs. Margaret ■Durham, and Mm. Molly Carr are P 1 b)as Hospital. Simon Preston’s ■®*dlMon Is the same. His son. ■** or ß<* and Dr. Clarence Preston, ■•(Detroit, spent the week-end with ■him I HIGHLAND PK. I By Sadie Price I Well, readers: The annual an “""•ry dance and program of Theatre of Highland lrk have come and gone with the The dance, which took place iday night, was a great succeaa. kmnaslum was beautifully under the anperrislon of Jj* l* r ««ldent, Horace Holloway. "r were bine and •nite. Kike Rhythm Boys swung r Among the guest* were Mr. r *ndnn. George Lovelace. Rob- M *Hander, Helen V. Hutton. ®r 4 J r « anif Willard and RdM ®*rr Simmons; Mae Miller, Zel ** Sammle and Nettle Davie; 11,0 many others. Prophet G. W. Hurley REV. RUTH BOWLER NUMEROLOGIST MENTAL TELEPATHIST AND divine HEALER Spiritual Advice Daily on all Butina* According to Astrological Science Except Saturdays and Sundays Hours 2:30 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. 1743 McDougall cor* Sherman upstairs PONTIAC NEWS By F. P. Harris Miss Irina L. Moore, evangelist of New York City, spoke Sunday morning and evening at Newman A. M. K. Church, subjects. ‘Things That Abideth" aud “The Power or Solitude." Miss Moore will speak ouch evening at the ehujrth. until May 1. She lectured to men only,l at 3 p. m Sunday, and will ad dress women only. May 1 at 3 p. m. The pastor. Rev. Williams, accom panied by tlie choir, worshipped at Allen Temple A. M. K Church at 3 p. m. lust Sunday. Rev. W. A. (‘■rider, is pastor. liev. C. 1* Mann, of Detroit, preached at Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday morning, using the theme, “Vision For Service.’ At 8 p. m. a program was sponsored by the ladles of the church, directed by Miss Henrietta Hied. Tlie Joe Club served tea at the home of Mr and Mrs. Earl C. Black. Maple street. Sunday af ternoon A. Townsend, organizer, was speaker at New Hope Baptist Church lust Sunday evening. Pas tor F. B. Reed read the Scripture lesson. Invocation was by Rev. Jesse Long; welcome address. Rev. William Northcross. Music was furnished by the choir. Frank Alexander, of Highland street, continues ill. Continue to send your local news items to the Pontiac reporter for the Tribune and read this progres sive paper each week. —A COLORED JUDGE— ALBION By Aline Gantt Rev. and Mrs. H. E. Carr ana daughter, Ruth, spent last week end in South Bend, Ind. visiting Rev. Carr’s brother and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Willium Sanders, of Gale street, are the happy par ents of a baby daughter, Vickie Lester, born Saturday. April 23. Elder Remsey. of Detroit, was in Albion Sunday, also Richard Miles, of Ypsilanti. They were guests at the home of Mrs. Reed. Many colored students attended the annual senior students’ hun quet, at the Washington Gardner High High School. One of the par ticipants on program was James Curtis, who sang “Old Man Riv er" and “Sweet As A Song." Her len Cheek tapped danced and sang. “I Double Dare You." Fannie M. Cook and Laverne Union sang In the Glee Club. The banquet was held Friday, April 22. A birthday party was given last Saturday- night, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Lafayette, on Cass street, In honor of Miss Fan nie M. Cook and Miss Christina Harris. Many guests were present. Miss Beulah Isaacs, of Jackson. Mich., was week-end guest of Miss Fannie Oook, 818 W. ('ass street. A dinner was sponsored last Sunday at 3 p. m. by the trustees of the A. NL E Church, for the purpose of raising money for the church. Rev. Hunt, of Macedonia Baptist Church was host. The largest sum was raised by the women. By Alice Gantt An old-fashioned revival began Sunday. April 24. at Chapel A. M. K. /.ion Church. 806 N. Albion avenue, with Mrs. B. B. Palmer, of Detroit, an evangelist of the Michi gan conference, In charge. Rev. H. E. Shepherd is pastor of the church. A cordial invitation is ex tended to everybody to attend the revival meetings and bring unsavd friends. —A COLORED JUDGE— Sunday. April 24. the L. T. of H. I*, presented their second anniver sary program at Berea A. M. E. Church. on Thompson avenue at Laßelle. The distinguished speak er was Willis Ward and his co worker. Ulysses W. Boykin, of the Tribune. The master of ceremonies was Highland Park's own George Hoagland. Willis Ward made a brier, to the-polnt address. The Choral Club rendered several lovely selec tions. Including the “Hallelujah Chorus.” The group also had a trio which sang “Sylvia.” Horace Hol loway and Johnnie Hill spoke to the congregation. ATI enjoyed the affair. Rev. Benson preached an Inter esting sermon Sunday morning at Thompson Avenue Baptist Church His subject was “The Prodigal Son." The church was packed. The L. T. H. P will present •'Youth’s Dilemma” at L*»max Temple In North Detroit. Wednes day. April 28 at 8 p. m. It promis es to be a splendid performance. The Mayor of Highland Park spoke at Thompson Avenue Bap tist Church at the open forum. Sunday. Rev. Benson also spoke. (lontlnue to send your news Items to the Highland Park re porter and read the Tribune each week. COIXVKEP grOOB— WOODLAND PARK RESORT B) A. Wilson and Ilia 0. Auliier Tlie sunrise service on Easter morning ut First Bnptlst Church at Woodland Park was marked by much spiritual fervor. The pastor. Rev. W. (} Wilson. gave a pic turesque description of tlie Resur rection. using the text, “Why seek ye tlie living among the deud?" At the noonday worship, Rev. Weathers delivered an inspiring sermon. Rev. Weathers has been IU. but Is rapidly improving. Funeral services of the late E. H. Hal) were held Monday. April IS. 2 p. m. from First Baptist Church. Many attended. Pastor and Mrs. Wilson were dinner guests on Easter Sunday, at the home ( ,f Mr. and Mrs. W Hinton. Mrs. A. I). Ewell was al so a guest at the dinner. Visitors from Baldwin. Brah man. and White Cloud Joined in >he Easter celebration at Wood land Park. .. • ... Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Deson. of Detroit motored to Woodland Park lust Sunday. They were guests of liie Royal Breeze Hotel. The 73rd annual communication of Most Worshipful Union Grand Lodge, held in Muskegon. April 26 and 27. with the King David Lodge No. 20, as host, brought many visitors to Woodland Park Resort. Among the visitors were: W. Jarrard. Rev. E Copeland, Rev. George Baber, J. W. Hinton. John T. Webb. U. S. Gilbert, all of De troit. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Anther. I.»ee Wilson, of Detroit, recently spent ten days here. Friends of Charles W. Epps will be interested to learn that he is proprietor of the Blltmore Bar-' bershop. in Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Auther quietly celebrated their thirty third wedding anniversary, at Woodland Park. April 26. A large congregation attended First Baptist Church last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. W. O. Wilson, de livered a fine sermon The choir rendered excellent music. —A COLORED JUDGE— Port Huron News By Rev. R. B. Cowan Funeral Rites Held Funeral rites for the late Mrs. Hattie M. Franklin, one of Port Huron's popular young women, were held Wed.. April 20. from Shiloh Church. Mrs. Franklin died Monday, April 18. after an illness of a year. Rev. R. B. Cowan, pas tor of MU. Olive Baptist Church, preached the sermon. The remains were laid to rest In Lakeside Cem etery. Surviving are Solomon Windfield. Mattie Windfleld. and her granmother, Mrs. Gladen. ML Olive Church ML Olive Baptist Church is working hard to raise SSOO with which to liquidate Its debts which have been pressing the church for ten years. Rev. M. Toomey, state* missionary, will preach at this church from Monday night, April 25. to April 29. A prize will be given the one who brings largest amount of money in the donation barrel. The American Woodmen held their annual thanksgiving services of Port Huron No. 11, at St. Paul AMJ*I Church, on 25th street, Sun day. April 24. The program In cluded remarks by Robert Knox, master of ceremonies; remarks by W. B. Hazley. commander; open ing ode, Mrs. Pearl Brantley. "Let The Lower Lights Be Burning;’’ invocation, Rev. Simmons; 23rd Psalm. Mrs. Bertha McKanlass; musical duet, Mrs. Simmons and son. Henry; solo, Mrs. R. Thomas: paper. Mrs. Lillie Scott; address. "The American And Fraternal In surance.” Dr. J. R. Ware and Miss May King. Mt. Olive Church members and their pastor visited Pilgrim Church last Sunday at 3 p. m. The singing or the choir was uplifting. The Four Great Wonders Quartet was present und rendered Inspir ing Gospel songs. Port Huron citizens of all church es and social clubs are requested to read the Tribune each week. It is Michigan’s leading Negro week ly and Is circulated throughout the state. —A COLORED JUDGE— ALLEGAN Bj Mary Brown Out-of-town visitor* in Allegan over the week-end included Robert and Fred Pratt, Louie Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Webb Dooleyand their two daughters, Mr. ana*Mrs. Oeorge Elliott. Mr. and Mrs. Lu ther Russell. A Chandler, of Kal amasoo Lawrence May and Wee ley Mays, of Grand Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Mason and children, of Grand Rapids. Misses Thelma, Margaret and Eleanor Salters motored to Kal amasoo Sunday, where they were guests of Joseph R. Peeler. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mitchell were Sunday guests of Mrs. Grace Brown and family. , -a COIOSKD JUDO*— Local Electricians To Unveil Charter The Associated Electricians of Detroit met April 10 at 313 Ers ktne street and made plans to unveil their charter. The meeting was called to or der by the president, Mr Reeves. Metribershlp cards were given oat and plans discussed for Negro electrician* to take their place in the community. Meetings are held on the sec ond and fourth Tuesday of sach month. THE DETROIT TRIBUNE SATURDAY. APRIL 30, 1938 EAST END NEWS lij Juliu Mae Turner /lon Baptist ( hurrli Sunday School opened at 10 a in at Zion Baptist last Sunday. A beautiful lesson was taught by the teacher*. Tile S. S. Union will meet at the church next Sunday, May 1. The pupils of the S. S. ex it nd thanks to the superintendent, who guve a delightful social in their honor, recently. At 11:30 a. m., the pastor. Rev. Whoey, preached an excellent ser mon. using the text. “What shall it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” Several lovely numbers were ren dered by the choir Kn*t Lake Ituptist ( liur'di The Live Wire Singers will ap pear in a musical program at Last Lake Baptist Church. 417 Ten nessee street. Tuesday, May 3, un der auspices of the KaithTul Build ing Group. .Mrs. E. Greer is spon sor. Admission will be fifteen cents. Younger Set The Icy Club, composed of young high school grads, has been formed for the purpose of promoting social activities umong the younger set. The club was established Dec. 7 1937 and is headed by George Young. Other officers Include Per ry Calhoun, vice president; Char les Htenery. secretary Cecil Simms, treasurer. Other members are; Andrew Starks, Bill Levenrf. Ogle Williams, Walter White, Roy Simms, Alonzo and James Ander son. and General McCulloughs. The club has sponsored two success ful social events. These young men .-really can entertain, and with the newly-decorated Elks Rest as a background, they will be still belter. The boys and girls had a won derful time at Golcather's get-to gether. which turned out to be an up-to-date party. The hostess. Mrs. Bessie Washington, 4535 Moore PI., served a delicious re past. The sandwiches were artisti cally decorated and other items on the menu Included punch, a varie ty of cookies, relish and sweets. Some present were: G. McCul loughs. Juanita Glllon. Gertrude Browning. Jesse Lightfoot. Elaine Ihidley. Woodrow Wright, Alma Mallett. Walker White. Alberta Lightfoot, Bernice Hart. J. Dick erson. Maliel and Perry, Bill Liv ens. Troy and Rosana: Hugh Al erson, Eleanor Lawson. Avery enjoyable get-together party was also held at the Tur ner home Sunday night. Many young folk were there. A Mothers' Day dance will be given at the Artistic, Sunday. May 1 It promises to be a swell affair. Will see you there. —A CO Ml MCI) JlDCr,— LANSING NEWS By .Hr>. Rosa u»* Porter The Mothers' Club will hold Its annual public meeting May 9 in the auditorium of the Lincoln School. Mrs. Harvey, president of the Home-Makers Club and Rec reational Department of lonising has pledged her hearty support. Dr. Miller and Nurse Murell will lecture on "Health.” A brief ex hibit of pictures on fields and farms will be shown by Mr. C.ator. Mrs. C. Austin is president of the club; Mrs. Rosa 1- Porter, chair man. The Michigan Aces. the Four Points, and the Silver Tone quar tets. of Lansing, participated in a quartet convention Sunday, in Grand Rapids. These groups are members of the Central Quartet Union. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Is still a “widow”. The Sunday School and BYPU of the church are sponsoring a "mock national con vention.” at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, from Thursday night, April 28. through Muy 1. They are asking the co-operation of each church in the city. Grady Porter is president; H. Whitfield, secre tary. Rev. Harris, of Indiana, will conduct a ten-day meeting at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. beginning Sunday, May 1. The new building of Friendship Baptist Church is still under con struction. It is expected to be ready for Sunday soon. Rev. O. H. Thomas is pastor. Rev. J. P. Peterson and Madam W. P. Anderson, evangelist sing er, of Memphis, Tenn., recently conducted a ten-day meeting at the Union Baptist Church. Rev. Johnson, 523 Logan street, is pas tor. Rider Martin, pastor of the Ori ginal Church of God, accompanied by his wife and several members of the congregation, left a few days ago for Akron. Ohio, where they are attending the April con vention of that denomination. Elder Yowell, pastor of the Church of God In Christ, and mem bers of his congregation, visited Detroit April 24 and participated in services in that city. Mrs. D. Wagner has returned from a trip to Ypstlantl. Mrs. Harden E. Dungee. Viola Cardwell are home from the hos pital. E. Allen. A. High. M White and Mr. Simmons are recovering from illness. All clubs of Lansing are re quested to join the City Federa tion of Clubs. f Si Jenkins and his F9ur Rhy thm-Makers will furnish music at an affair given in honor of the lo cal NAACP OS April 30. All are In vited. INKSTER NEWS By Mrs. Willie M. Blnlon The Imperial Art Club met at the home or Mrs. Billie Holloway of Harrison Road, Wednesday evening. Following the business session the members were served refreshments by the hostess. Deacon Arthur Fort was taken ill and rushed to the .Seymour Hospital Saturday. The Sunday morning service ut I Smith Church was • ujoyed by those who heard tin* sermon de livered by the Rev. A. D. Evans who spoke Irom the subject. “Walk And Talk With Jesus." The Gospel Chorus wan pleasing under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Mor-1 rlson. Mrs. Cluudie Wludfrey sung a solo. “Will The Savior Say A Word For Me?" Ernest Pace sang a request song. The senior choir of Smiths Chap el presented an after-Easter fash ion parade Friday night. Mrs. Ethel Sargent Is president of the choir. The Daughters of Tabor met in their regular meeting place Thurs day evening with Mrs. W. M Bill ion presiding. Ormie Jones and the following group of boy scouts attended the annual meeting at Convention Hall, in Detroit, last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: I/umar Bln nlon. Roy Hawkins, Thomas Wes ton. Frank Harrington, Marion Thomas, James Birch, James Cur ry.Da v id C.Slmm s. Robert Fowler. Junior Harris. The boys escorted and explained to visitors at Convention Hull, poultry raising. The Grace Altna Temple of Elks 'met Monday evening with Mrs. | Rose Bolden presiding. The mem- I hers have been requested to talk to the financial secretary about a dispensation. Mrs. Iyona Webb and her at tractive young daughter, of De troit were among the many who participated in the style show giv en by the senior choir of Smith Chapel. Mrs. Roundtree and son. of River Rouge, and Mrs. Leantine Rowe and family were week-end guests of Mrs. Alhertha I^ewis. C. Striplin, of Detroit, and his brother Joseph, of Anniston. Ala., were the surprise guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Forbes. 27503 Cher ry street, Sunday afternoon. Mr Striplin is a member of the board of directors of the St. Antoine YMCA in Detroit. —A <OM»HKI> JI'DOK SAGINAW Ily Mr*. M. Tnoiney Rev. James A. Dean, pastor of Bethel A- M. E. Church, and his Senior Choir rendered a program at St. Luke"s Ct M. E. Church Sunday at 3 p. m. Clifford Boyden, executive secretary. Saginaw Com munity Church, guve a very im pressive message Sunday evening, during Junior Choir hour, using us his subject. "Andrew, Simon Peter's Brother." He described very graphically the brother who went out and brought his brother to Christ, also the principles Involv ed in leading men to Christ. Music was rendered by the Junior Choir. Sunday, May 1, the members of Jefferson Avenue A. C. E. League will render a program at Bethel League, at 5 p. m. All young people of the city are urged to at tend. Mrs. Cora Kirksey is report er for Bethel Church. Taberoarle Baptist Church Sunday School was opened at 9 a. in by Supt. William Ponder. The attendance was large. The 11 a m. service was also well attend ed. Pastor Jones preached a fine sermon, his subject being, "Search The Scriptures." One was added to the church. The BYPC is doing fine work, under leadership of the president. S Hall. The American Woodmen held their 37th anniversary program at 3 p m. It was impressive and largely attended. Mrs. Ida Beatty is reporter for Tabernacle Church. Kev. E. C. Jones, pastor. —A (01/ORKI> JVTHiK— Quinn Road News By (lharllne Lucas During the past week. Quinn Road seems to have taken on new life in civic, social, and religious affairs. A committee meeting seeking to have water facilities provided for the community was held last Sat urday at Page's Halt, headed by Mr. Reck. Water accommo lations are greatly needed in the Quinn Road area. Citlsens are urged to co-operate in this effort. Reports were read at the meet ing and favorably accepted. Sunday. Vinson Chapel’s Junior Choir gave a Silver Tea at the horns of Miss Alma Huckaby, Colllnwood. It was a pleasant af fair. The paat week, some of the most prominent ministers of Detroit and Mt. Clemens gave a series of sermons at Vinson Chapel. The meetings were successful, both spiritually and financially. Mt. Pilgrim Gospel Chorus ren dered a fine program at Calvary Baptist, last Thursday. The at tendance was large. The two winners at last week's amateur show at Brown’s Dream land Inn were: Grant Watts, who won first prise; and Vernon Shaw, second prise. Brown’s place is quite popular with the young folk Citixens of Quinn Road are urg ed to support the Tribune, by sending in news and baying cop ies. Let pwople In other cities of Michigan knonw what Quinn Road Is doing. Hamtramck News It) H. Crawford and M. Pago | Th« Flying Cloud Quartet. of Dc- 1 trolt; the Midnight Four, of Blrm-! Ingham, Ala : and the Georgia Wonders will contend in u singln ' match, Saturday night. May 7. at First Institutional Baptist Church, Agents In the local Hamtramck hurches are selling tickets and u prize of $8 will he uwurded the one selling the largest number; $5. the recond highest. Other prizes are lieiug donated by the Cunningham Drugstores and other firms, t ili zens are ask'd to secure tickets front agents of their churches. St Peter’s Is endeavoring to outsell the other churches. This will lie the first time iti several years that a quartet contest will be held in Hamtramck. (lament ion One of the biggest Christian events ever held in Michigan, will begin Saturday. May 7, at lb a. it), ai St. Peter’s Zion Church, Ham tramck. corner Yeamuns and Charest. Rev. Metcalf and his wife have been very busy sending out letters to the various churches in Michigan, inviting them to attend this convention, and to discuss wholesome recreational facilities that will build up Christian prin ciples. A yearly program will he arranged at this convention, where hoys and girls will plan activities in which they desire to participate. Rev. Metcalf is making a special appeal over Radio Station WJBK Sunday night at 11:15 o’clock He announces that Eddie Tolan and other outstandU; athletes are ex pected to he present. All churches wishing to l>e represented are ex tended a cordial welcome. Club Rives Party The Toppers Social Hub gave a party last Friday night at the home of Mr. Smootes, on Russell street. This club consists of a group of young girls from Ham tramck and North Detroit. All pre sent had an enjoyable time. William Joyner, of Evaline street, is recovering from u major operation at St. Francis Hospital A lurge number attended S> Peter’s Zion Church at 8 p m. Sun day, and enjoyed a fine discussion on the topic “Which Is tin* Great er Contribution To Christianity— Christmas or Easier ?’’ All contri buted their views, li was decided that Christmas is the greater con tribution. Th ene discussions are held on the third Sunday of each month .and are usually well attend ed. On the third Sunday in May the topic will be: “Can Negroes Trade Successfully With Negroes?" (Jieck Thief Sought Davison Station police are seek ing to aipprehend a man who 1b be lieved to have stolen two checks from the mail box of Mr. Francis 13470 Rlopelle street and J. Thomp son, 13999 Goddard street. Both citizens who were robbed are WPA workers The checks were cashed by a man who signed his name as “Clifton Parker and the address given w r as that of the Thompson residence. Attend Lodge Meet William Morrison, worshipful master of Composite Lodge of Hamtramck. and several other members of his lodge, attended the recent two-day session of the Grand I/odge in Muskegon. They report having had a tine time High Hatters Club A gay social affair was sponsor ed April 22 by the High Hatters Club, at Masonic Hall, 3086 Trow bridge. Among those present were: Eunice Chapman, Hazel Jacks. Howard Taylor. W’lllle Batchelor. Mary Jane Taylor. Levi Rodgers. l Marie Eaters. Ethel Daniels. Paul-| Ine and Mary Ann Raspberry., Thaddeus Banks. Jr.. Calvin Reeves J Leaster and Julius Franks. Francis. Daniels. Melvin Butler, Alvin Ben-? nhfield, ladla Mae Culp. Willie ( Simms. Simon Clay, Emma Brow der. Richard Dean. Delphle James, Edgar Butler. Mildred Williams, John Rice. Fronnle Rice. Vera Johnson. I~iura Pearson. Adolph Hailey. Percy Jacks. Jake Scott. Noble Reeves. Wanzle Davis. Reu ben Hickman. Flortne and Art Alexander. Rockey Morgan. James Bradford, and others. It was a gala affair indeed, and everyone pre sent had a swell time Probe Discrimination Case William Brooks and the proprie tor of the Martha Washington Sweet Shoppe, of Hamtramck, ap peared before the W’ayne County Prosecutors Saturday, in connec tion with a complaint against the business place made by Mr. Brooks. They were accompanied by Officer Spegal. of the Hamtramck Police Force. The proprietor of the Martha Washington Sweet Shoppe told the prosecutors that he was out of the state at the time his waiter refus ed to serve the colored patron. He also stated that he had fired the waiter, whose address he said he did not know. Attorney Graham, promised to secure the address. The League For Better Relations i wish to thank Assistant Prosecu tors Charles Jones and John K • Graham for the fine co-operation I given Mr. Brooks, a member of the I league. A complete report will be I published next week. . Vew Enterprise Opens The Forrest Brothers Product | Company announce their grand opening at 11775 Dequindrp aveue. The firm maufactures and handle their own products. including powders, hair grease, shampoo, tooth powder, and similar cosme tics. William Brooks is general manager. These products are die* | trlbuted to retailers and wholesale establishments. ( « The concern la doing a fine bit of race relations work, by employ fag fal**Bm*n of lw>th races Ferris Pinkney Is wholesale manager; James Scott and Sam Shay, sales men; N'*m Chapman. Evelyn Pope, and Edith Montgomery, salesladies Colored citizens are asked to pat ronize these young people. Mii «lea I Program Madam Willie Ma** Ford Smith <lospel singer, will appear in a musical program at Corinthian Baptist Church, 1733 Connor ave mid. Tuesday. May 10, through May 10. Mrs. Smith reside* in St. Louis. Mo. All are Invited to hear her Social Happening lljr, ,H. Page The Swankles Club members were entertained at the beautiful residence of Mrs. Vassa Martin, 132-2 Muckay. Sunday evening. All members were in attendance and looked lovely in their spring out fits. Delicious refreshments were served A party composed of Mrs Alice I Dean, her son and daughter. Rich ard and Katherine: Arthur John son. spent a delightful week-end in Canada They cruised in Mr. John son's motor boat and caught a line string of tish. The Young People's Political Club held their regular meeting Sunday evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Joe Gordon. Percy Jacks was guest speaker. The cliAt has endorsed Mr Jacks as a candidate for the School Hoard. A committee has been ap pointed by the president, Edward Page, to go to lLamtramck High School and secure the names of the citizens qualified to vote in this election. Members of the committee include Misses Katherine Dean. Karriedell Bryant, Mrs. Maude Page and James Young All Hamtramck clubs interested in this progressive movement are requested to send delegates to the residence of Joe (lord >n >,n Mitch- II street. Sunday. Mt.\ 1. at 6 p. m. to at'end 'lie meeting. We regret tit learn of the eon ' tinned illness of the son of Mrs I Amelia Hill We want the family to know that we are wishing him a speedy recovery. Friends arc glad to know that Mrs. C. c. Uingo is up and dls phiylng her happy smiles of sun shine The Young People's Political Club will hold a big bingo party on May 11. at Masonic Hall, on 1 Trowbridge. Buy your tickets early. Grand prizes are in store. Wonder what has become of the Central iVimmlttee? Certainly, this is not the time to rest. My advice would be to get together, for with out unity there is no strength. We surely need strength now, more than ever. The battle Is not over, hut just begun, —A COI.OIUCI> Jl'Wir,— FLINT, MICH. By Mr*. Bertha L. Travin The third ‘quarterly conference of the present conference year was held at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, Sunday. April 24. Dr. Da vid A.Blake, presiding elder of the South Detroit district, preached a spiritual sermon at the morning service, using the subject. "Fol lowing Jesus As Our Master." It was a very forceful sermon which made a deep impression on the audience. Among the visitors pre sent were Mr. and Mrs Fitzpatrick and family. Mias Prior. Mrs. Rich ardson. and Mr. Bailey, of Detroit. Music was furnished by the three choirs. Rev. J. A. Aiken, pastor of Ver non Chapel, preached a fine ser mon at the Union service at 3 p. m . his topic being, "Pure Religion. Undetiled Before God.” The Gospel Choirs rendered music. Mrs F Fitzpatrick and daughter. Mary sang a spiritual duet. Mrs. Fitz patrick also led in the devotion service at 3 p. m.. which all en- J6yed Rev. T. Wood, assistant pastor, also the choir and many members of the church, worshipped with Rev. Aiken at the evening hour. It was his quarterly meeting. Dr. D. A. Blake preached a stirring ser mon. He commended the members for their fine spirit of loyalty and splendid work done during the ill ness of their pastor. Mebers and friends of Quinn Chapel were happy over the pres ence of their beloved paator. Dr. Matthew R. Rhonenee at church, Sunday. He Is convalescing from a serious operation. Q Robinson, who la an out standlngn local mortician, is ill at Vo ' s Jj PAGE NINE WHITTAKER By Sirs. Jessie Smith Among those who visited rela tives on Easter Sunday were Char les Bryant, of Ann Arbor. and Misses Henrietta und Mauretta Bryant, who were guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant. Htunley Mattingly and Misc Alice West vlshed the Mr. Mattingly's uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs. Alveu Thompson. Charles Bryant wishes to ex press sincere appreciation to all who were so kind to him during his recent illness, also for cards received and prayers for his re covery. Mr. md Mrs. George Bryant were Sunday dinner guests of their granddaughter and son, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Richardson, of Ypsi lauti. Mich, Many visiting friends and new faces were presi nt at the Easter services at Campbell Chape). Eas ter Sunday morning. The church was prettily decorated in white i und purple, and flowers iu full bloom, poured out their message of life. Rev. E L Clark, delivered a splendid sermon on "The Resur rection." The Senior Choir render ed special Easter music. Again, at 7 p. m . the pastor and congrega tion assembled at the church, where a splendid Easter program was presented. Th program, which was in two divisions, was very fine and portrayed the story of Easter in song, recitation and pageant. Little Barbara Ford opened ttie program with an Easter welcome. At the close of the miacellaneous part of the progTam, a pageant. "The Cross Os IJght." was pre sented. Mrs Susie Byars was chairman of the program commit tee. —A (OIOKKI) JUDGE— JACKSON By P. H. Hinton Reverend Henry and his choir, from Adrian. Mich , were the guests of Rev. W. I*. Walls, pas tor or the local A M E. Church, ut the services last Sunday after noon. After the services luncheon was served to the guests. The Junior Choir will sing Sun day. May 1. at the First Congrega tional Church. Michigan avenue. The choir's members will wear their new robes. The public is in \ ited. The Merry Money-Makers' Club held their last meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Fields. 801 S , Milwaukee street. The meeting was enjoyed by all present. The annual presentation of the style show was held at the local A. M. E. Church Thursday. April 21. The participants wore apparel of the latest style. Many citizens attended the affair —A COLORED JUDGE— Hurley Hospital. Clarence Starks, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Starks, is reported in ser ious condition at Hurley Hospital, following injuries sustainted in an automobile accident, Easter Sun day. Members and friends of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church extend to Mr. and Mrs. Weaver their deepest sympathy in the hour of bereave ment caused by the passing of their mother. Mrs. Payne, last Saturday in Detroit. The funeral waa held from the A. M E. Church. Detroit, Tuesday. Edward Oliver. Jr., son of Mr and Mrs. Edward Oliver, a faith ful member of the Senior Choir of Quinn Chapel, is much improved from recent illness, Mrs. Sarah Enos, who was struck by an uutomobile on April 18. is reported much improved at this time. Mrs. Christine S. Smith, of De troit, widow of the late Bishop Smith and conuecllonnl president of th« Mite Missionary Society of the A M. E. Church, will worship at Quinn Chapel. Sunday. May 1. Mrs. Smith will uddress all inter national groups, missionary socie ties and club workers at 3 p. m. and the young people at 6 p. m. The Theatre Guild, of which Mrs. Mary Lou Roquemore Is president, will present a "drama tic evening." May 12. at 7:30 o’clock, at Quinn Chapel A. M E. Church, under auspioes of the Stewardess Board. Admission will be fifteen cents. Local citizens are cordially in vited to send news items to the Flint reporter each week, so friends in other cities of Michigan may read what the people of Flint are doing. The Tribune is read and —A COIXUKD niDGS—