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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06
NEGRO CRIMINALS DIFFER
FROM WHITE SAYS WRITER

New York, August o. There are
differences between "the poor and
ignorant Negro in trouble and the
correspondence poor and ignorant
white, asserts Eleanor Rowland Wen
Orlag, Refree of the Juvenile Court
OF Cleveland, in the American Mer-
curry for September. "When Ne
sgroes of education and economic
standing cross my path. Mrs. Wen
bridge finds, "they act like anyone
else, and their minds and feelings are
lndlstlnguishable from those of other
races.
1t is the poor, uneducated and
friendless Negro of whom Mrs. Wem-
bridge writes and her observations of
some 1000 Negroes brought before
her from the basis of her article. The
experiences have resulted in chang
ing many of the ideas about the Ne
gro which Mrs. Wembridge had.
One OF these preconceived ideas
was of the servility off Negroes.
Mrs. Wembridge writes. 81 have new
er seen people less so. I had fur
thed been told that their good man.
ners, when they had them, were the
result of their training as walters
pullman porters, housemaids and bell
hops but in all my court experience
l have met but one defendent who
was waiter and but one who was
even related to pullman porter.
They were field hands, deck hands,
ditch diggers. stokers and scrub-wo-
men lately, migrated northward.
They have been trained by nobody.
And most of them are uaacquainted
with the ways of elegance, even thr-
ough the movies. Despite all this
they carry themselves with a poise
which even a court summons fails
to shake. They do not mech. or
grovel, or squirm, or whimper, or
giggle, or rant, or apologize. If the
Prince of Whales were arrested in
cognito, and found himself in bonds,
he could hardly improve upon their
manners.
Mrs. Wembridge comments inter-
estingly upon the close family ties
of. the Negro, nothing especially the
influence of grandmothers and even
great-grandmothers upon the young
est generation and of the generations
in between. She finds that Negroes
while addicted to fighting and var
ious other practices which bring them
into courts of law, always have a
courtesy towards each other and a
6. ersonal dignity which to her are
most rtriking
Mrs. Wembridge, however, sharply
takes Negroes to task and especially
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06
THE LAWN TOWN SHOE co.
Continued from Page y


its very existence.
Now think all promoters of the
Lawn Town Shoe Co. deserve great
credit for blazing the trail and for
trying to prepare places for the
young Negro boys and girls as they
come out of school yearly with moth
ing to do, and placing before them
that elegant enterprise, The Lawn
Town Shoe Co. as an inspiration.
No race ever amounts to very much
who fails to consider and prepare
for the future, and what is the fu-
ture but the young people?
The one great strife of nature it.
self is for reproduction and it's a
sinful shame for man to suffer re-
production with no preparation for
its future: even the butterfly which
thrives on the sweet nectar of the
fragrant blossoms, lays her eggs on
tender leaves of some select plant,
for she realizes that that which fur
nishes her sustenances will not do as
a nourishment for her offsprings.
Why do men build concrete bridges
and steel structures supporting sky
scrapers, and go through mountains
at cost of many millions, instead
of continuing to go over or around
them? Why do they build subma-
rines and 60 down to the salient
depths of the sea? Why excavate
tunnels and mines and descend into
the bowels of the earth? Why does
bird build a nest? Why does a
spider spin its web? They all have
one common purpose-the future
generation.
The Negro seems to think that he
is an exception and the future will
take care of itself.
I can boast of this fact, all of nv
purchases have been confined to The
Lawn Town Shoe Co. for goods sold
- them, since their opening, and
whenever bought elsewhere it was
because could not be supplied there.
l have no complaint to make of their
merchandise, for each article pur-
chased there gave satisfaction, and
IN many instances saved me money.
This is the first of a series of
articles on The Lawn Town Shoe Co.,
this one dealing with the store; the
next one, A letter to the public.
Now, it's up to you to decide
whether you will support Negro bust
ness or continue to send forth into
the world the boys and girls who fin
lsh school and nothing for them to
do.
ONE DESIRING A CHANGE
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06

The Elks met in Detroit and re-
elected j. Finley Wilson Grand Tx
allied Ruler as ter usual. Thinking
men in the Order have reached the
conclusion that his continuation IN
office means the catapulting of the
great Elk organization into the OBJ
livion of second rate fraternity.
Virginia Elks have taken the initia-
tive in trying to preserve the Order
and succeeded in winning the first
tilt in the United States Court here,
when Judge Groner ruled that the
Virginia Grand Lodge of Elks was
entitled to unrestricted use of the
name. Elks from all parts of Amer
lea are in sympathy with the Vir-
GINA movement and it is limited
strongly that great things are in the
offing.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06

Negro churches, lodges and clubs.
lawyers, ministers and business men
pratical interest in the class of Negro
IS who are most frequently hailed in.
TO court: Mrs. Wembrdge made the
same crltism in addressing the 1929
Conference of the N. A A. C. P. in
Cleveland: I stand second to none
in my admiration for the magnifi-
cence of Negro art. But with the
suitable Difference with the less en-
dowed, I would suggest that there
are times when a more appropriate
refrain than the majestic Hallelujah
could be the less poetic but more
practisal, Get-together, and Get
Busy"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06

The Planet will constantly urge
our people to patronize our men who
are in business. We only need to
be reminded often enough and the
results will be felt. Every cent
spent with colored merchants helps
to employ some Negro boy or girl
and incidentally feeds a few black
mouths. On the southwest corner
of Fourth and Leigh Streets is a
first-class drug store that is pleas
ure to enter. Ferguson and Calvin
are conducting a real first-class drug
store with modern services. They
have installed a modern frigidaire
fountain service, and are prepared
to serve your every wish. Drop in
there and see how our boys can run
things.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06
THE WEEKS EDITORIALS COLORED PRESS
ARE WE MILITANT ENOUGH?
(From The Pittsburgh Courier, Au-
gust %, 1930.)

gust 20, 1SoU.I
Not long ago an ultra-conservative
Negro of prominence expressed the
view that Northern Negroes were
altogethtr too radical and might
thereby get the group into much
more trouble than it is in already.
Now comes the news that so-called
radical Negroes in Gary Ind. and
in Mount Vernon, n. Y, have res
pectively defeated efforts to segre-
gate them in parks and discriminate
against them in theatres. Had
there not been a handful of militant
radical" Negroes in these two towss
ded to tboes already borne by US:
Thn +r..4L Of the matter is tnaI
Northen Negroes are not holt as
militant as they should be. There
are numerous towns in the North
where it is almost impossible to get a
leading Negroe professional or bust
ness man to make a test cose against
widespread segregation and discrim-
nation in places of refreshment and
amusement. They all declare they
don't wont to stir up any trouble"
as if being segregated and discrimi-
mated against were not "troole."
IT, tendency seems to be for Negro
'es in each town to tacitly agree to
avoid those places where "we're not
wanted, then boost about the "free-
dom" they enjoy to visitors who are
not on to the ropes and express deep
sympathy for the poor. downtrodden
Negro below the Mason-Dixon line.
This tendency is apparent even in
states where Negroes have the adj
vantage of a civil rights law.
As a group we are far too compla-
cent and easy going. If we intend
to stay away from all places where
we are not wanted then verify we
shall have to look for an abode on
Mars, the Moon, Jupiter cd the new
planet, Pluto. There could be no
more dangerous social tactics than
this constant retreating before the
forces of racial prescription. We
must learn to stand and fight hard
to retain every position. We must
take the offensive. for after all that
is the best defense. A whole lot
more respect mad consideration will
be accorded the Negro in this coun-
try when ne is willing to risk some
thing for his rights and stops criti-
Ching those of his group who have
backbone instead of wishbone.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06
EDITORIALS

The Planet begins a series of arti-
cles this week on the failure of The
Lawntown Shoe Company, written
by one of our young progressive
eitizens. These articles are pub
ished under a nom de plume, but
the writer is we'll known to us. We
print them because of the apparent
sincerity of the writer and his am
bilious efforts to arouse the Rich
mond Negro to the danger of neg
lecting his business and economic
status.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1930-09-06
GIVE WONDER WHY?"

The Lawntown Shoe Store,
Richmond's only exclusive shoe
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
CHURCH WORKER PASSES ON

On the 25th day Of December,
1929, as Christmas Day was being
quietly observed by the folks in the
vicinity of Todd's M. E. Church, in
commemmoration of the birth Of the
Savior of the world, Mrs. Clara Wro-
ten, one of their most beloved c1tl-
zens, lifelong Christian and devoted
Sunday school worker in the church
passed from her earthly home to her
heavenly reward.
Born in Pennsylvania, she was
brought to Delaware in infancy. The
daughter of Christian parents, she
gave her heart to Christ when but a
child, and through the years that
followed lived in close communion
with Him. This was evidenced by
her faithful work in His cause and
the beautiful life she lived. Forty
six of the sixty-four years OF her
life were spent in active work in the
Sunday school. AS superintendent
organist and teacher, she willingly
used her talents to further the in
terest of Christ's cause in her
church.
She will be remembered by those
who belonged to her classes through
the years, for her devotion to her
work and the thorough and interest
ing manner in which she presented
the lessons. Always in complete
sympathy with every phase Of the
church work, ministers who served
the church, found in her true
friend and loyal co-worker.
The funeral services held at ner
late home were in charge Of the
writer. Rev. James O'Neil, Of Mas
sau, former pastor and friend Of the
family, made the principal address,
paying eloquent tribute to her life
and character. Interment was mace
in Hollywood cemetery at Harring-
ton. Surviving are her husband two
children and four grandchildren.
Her passing will be vitality felt IN
the home, church and community.
Servant of God, well done,
Thy glorious warfare passed;
The battle fought, the victory won'
And thou art crowned at last"
Ray K. Kirwan, Pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
FELTON,

We have been visited by some
very warm weather which has been
too warm for this time Of the year.
February had brought us bad wea-
ther until last week. We are think
ing March will bring Us some more
real cold weather.
Theodore Hall of Wilmington
spent the weekend as the guest OF
Mrs. Mary S. Price.
Mrs. John Carson is still confined
tn her home where she has been i'll
for the past two weeks with bron-
chitis and is under the care OF DR..
w. T. Chipman. -,
Nelson S. Hill is much improved
after being confined to his home for
two weeks with bronchitis. He is
able to be out again and atteno
school. ,,.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams and
children have returned to Sharon
Hill, Pa, after spending few days
with her mother, Mrs. Clarence Ab-
bott. -
william Milbourn who has been
verv i'll is somewhat improved.
The revival services have been IN
progress at our M. E. Church for
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lohand OF
Greenwood, were given a surprise
on Sunday, February %, by their
family, the occasion being Mrs. Lor-
lands 66th birthday. The dinner
was furnished by their children.
Those present were Alfred Lohand
and children, Helen and Donald, Mr..
and Mrs. John Isaacs and children,
Earl and wife, Howard, Harry and
Dorothy, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wiley,
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Lohand and
daughter, Charlotte and jeanette,
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar LOnand and
daughter Eleanor, Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
nelius Lofand, Harvey Lofand and
girl friend, Miss Gladys Deputy, Mr.
and Mrs. Millard Belts, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Lofand and daughters
Norma and Shirley Ann, Miss Flor
ence Lofand, Henry Lodand ana
Benjamin Bradley.
They were presented with beau
tiful new Westminster chimes
clock, After refreshments all de-
parted wishing their parents many
more happy birthdays.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

m HERE are eiliEls and chilis. No
u OkwOnlan likes to have another
person chill her with lQOk or .
few choice woodS, but the chill
that comes from eating cold, re-
freshing dessert On = t0rrid day
IS quite something else again-a
thing almost too welcome to ex-
press in words. Everyone goes N
for cold desserts or frozen des-
serts in the hot summer, and even
In the chilly days of fail and win
ter the cold dessert remains m
vogue, whether it be for the fam
iiy meal or one of the many parties
which come along at that time.
For Teas and Suppers
For afternoon teas, the sherbet Is
the accepted dessert. But just any
sherbet won't do; there must be
something just a little unusual about
it-something to give = hllip. Ana
for the buffet suppers which start
with Halloween and continue until
after New Years there are any
number of really scrumPtuous des.:
serts which can be made ahead OF
time and put in the refrigerator to
keep cool until the appointed tune
comes to serve them to appreciatiVe
The recipes which follow are
planned for eight persons and were
originated and have been tested By 4
trained dietitian-
Cherry Ice: Press the juice siAo
fruit from three-fOurthS Of = number
2 can of red pitted cherries through
a sieve. Boil three-fourths cup
sugar, one and one-half cups water
and three tablespoons corn syrup
until the syrup threads, then pour 4
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
A SUGGESTION FOR STARTING
YOUR CAR IN WINTER

cat some time or other during, the
1,inter months many motorists nave
trouble in getting their cars SSaEe1@ PabeTf
J,Se 70 cold weather." says Ropert
Wei Weir Jr.' local branch manager OF the
Sun Oil Company .-.u4.
.rpossibly some Of these motorists
bava never found that there IS rIsnC
and a wrong way to start colo 5o1,, 5oU
for " went on Mr.. Weir. 1T is selaO - Il
necessary to go to such extremes as aS
nrinnine the spark plugs, running, w W. -
The battery or flooding the cyIlIlueaS yIlllI 10
and finally towing the car lor I"0 VI
three blocks. ~,
'.Tnstead of trying to start the Te, car 1I;t DS
.;taI.;S'oc on the ignition, pulling OUT
az cI,oite and then touching the start
Inc ~ iS far easier If the CHOKE IS
81, go, ~ o,,f and the starter turned over
ui@mn y fs,1 times before the ignition Is
switched on. -,.-.,,,, ,,,,+l,
are 4I,o motor turns over slowly WIN WIN
.+orfer If can be made to turn cNrs1 oNeI
easier by leaving the sea,tS ,,t 4i'
any NJ sno,,rse" concluded Mr.. Welr
..4,,in ;s no cure-all for starting trou5 tr95
Inns Lnls rS,are r3 ~, is a great deal to pc sal9 1
s Dies, go, of a quick starting motor iue1 a
IN IN taDTi DS,,a S,,noco. In fact I know OF no
it56 tlke Dill 1Ua1 of avoiding starting troubles
psI1ea 1eeaar1bi1ine the simple rules nav nav
Dy Slil.nI1 coliilDiI 9th quick starting Blue
Sunoco It costs no more Il.dA +I,e LITTLE
S2osW and certainly is worth the ntI,e tae
extra effort in looKn,ss LUZ ON0
many Sunoco pumps
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
COMMUNICATED
Feb. 21, 1880.

Feb. 21, 1880.
The Hon. Theodore Townsend,
Milford, Del.
Dear Sir and Friend:-It has been
my great pleasure to read the Mil
ford Chronicle every week since l
left your beautiful little city near
the sea, last June; and I assure you
would seem lost without its week
ly visits.
It is one of the very best weekly
papers in this country, as has been
granted by experts; and at the same
time, gives me the opportunity to
hear of the activity of my many
friends of First Methodist Protes-
tant Church of your city and OF
others outside Of that church, and
even outside of your town.
Milford has as fine community
spirit as can be found anywhere, 1t
is composed Of as fine a people as
YOU can meet anywhere, and Is
growing more progressive as the
days go by. ,
AS I have been exceedingly busy
in nv new field of labor at TOwson
Methodist Protestant Church, have
not had the time to write very much
to my friends of Milford and its en-
virons, so If you will permit me, l
will use this plan to assure them
that there has not been many days
that they have not been on my mind.
You all have my best wishes for
great success in every good work.
Yours sincerely,
J. FRANKLIN BRYAN
way out seems to be for Henry Ford
to buy it for his museum.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Spontaneous Combustion
Studied By Farm Experts

Spontaneous combustion has been
recognized since the time Of the
ancient Greeks, but to this day sci
entists are seeking a satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION of its cause. The ancients
thought the cause was friction, and
their historians told of great fires
that were started by the wind rub
bing the branches Of a mountain for
est together.
New theories have been advanced
as to the cause Of spontaneous com
bustion since the time of the Greeks
and much progress has been made
by scientists who have been study
ing this problem for years. The Uni
ted States Department of Agricul-
ture is especially interested in spon-
taneous combustion as it affects
farm products, and now has under
way a number Of experiments seek
ing to discover new facts.
Agricultural products which un-
dergo a process Of heating under
certain storage conditions include
hay, grain, and horse manure. Pliny
the Roman historian, gave the fol-
lowing advice to haymakers: When
the grass is cut It should be turned
toward the sun and must never be
stacked until it is quite dry. If this
last precaution is not carefully TAX
en-, a kind of vapor will be seen
arising from the rick in tho morn
ing and as soon as the sun is up 1t
will ignite to a certainty and so be
consumed"
TIE annual loss from spontaneous
combustion on farms in this coun-
try is estimated at $4,000. 900. In an
effort to reduce this huge annual
loss to farmers, the United States
Department Of Agriculture has tuilt
a barn at the experiment station at
taneous heating will be duplicated
BeltsvilIe, Md, and filed it with
hay. Conditions which cause spon-
and every phase of the problem will
be carefully observed.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

enasEznaay uuea tn miEEuse 3 t&
snd ensDcGA. Coaa slia, sdd o0e-
III eap ehtpDed nas, and tosd n
tgo sEaV bea4ea eGg wGees. Pour
no VI nsosas aad ehi1 Serve with
whipped ene@a a. essE3nG sznoe.
Eg T9p;Oss: So@k Gae-haG eR
cad tzpioea OVeE nghG IN eob9
wzaer. la tha HsoEmag dEain oa
any WaAe1 w&ich has not been abb
sorbed. ScaId one and One-thiEd
enps mix m dOuble boiler, add the
tzpioca and cook twenty uringtes OF
until transparent. Adj two slightly
beaten egg yOtks and One-fo9rth euP
brown sugar and cook IrntA thick
Then add chopped figs from an
eiEhk-omee can and et eoOk . few
INMATES longer. Cool slightly, then
fold N two stifiy beaten egg whites.
Serve cold.
An Emergency Dessert
TsfV Desert: This Is for emer-
Reneies. For ingredients yOu need
some saltines, a eaa Of ehOeOtatd
syrup, whipped cream Ceg marsh
maGiow ereme) and = can of moist
coceanut. Allow three saltines ia
each serving. Spread them literally
with the chocolate syrup, piIing one
on top Of the other. Top with
whipped cream or marshmalloW
crene) and sprinkle generously with
the coccanut.
Peach HGrd SOEcS Lream one
third cup Of butter one cup con-
fectio0er's sugar. one-fourth tea
spoon vanilla anH two-thirds cup
diced and .Ir (or canned.
crushedl pc llll. Serve On
! hot puddii 'astrieS."
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

Shows Each Night at and O.
One Price all times-Matinee 20 and 4Oc.
Family Price Monday to Friday, s1OO-Night, S5-bOc
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

slowfv over oae ssHy beaten eGg
wfsEe. Add thees tapoons
lemon ju;ee, tWO taeSpooos q
narasciaino cheGEy ee ad ~
mashed cherries. EEHeH as any ses
crea@ -
FTescs RGsb6sgyses: &ash tie
fruit from a aaaRbeg 2 en- O esd
rasoberries and reZ y "a a.
svrun. disearding noae Of the Pay
part Add the juice Of one lemon:
one-ha6 cup Of sugar and one ana
cne-hak cups Of water and bring %
boiling to melt the Sug9F. Coc-
Freeze, using three parts ice 70 one
Cs6er CoeOnsas Cres~: Soak
three-Eourths tablespoon gelatin m
cold water. Make a cllStaCd OF one
eRg yoIk, cne-half cup Of brown
sugar and three-fOurths cup strong
hot coffee. Add one teaspoon euteeEl
potr over the gelatin and STIR tnt1
dissolved. Cool. When the gelatin
begins to set, fold m O= stiHy
beaten 98k WEutGl asss- 1HS@A S-'F
cream, whipped, and one can q
rooist oocoanuG Serve vcry cold
piled m glasses with whipped cream
on toy.
Fruity PuddingB
Sesndsm0Oisw Psddisg: Remove
stones from the fresh or OTeEon
prunes in a number ) can Cn'
oulo in pieces and return to the
syrup. Add oue-third cup Of sugar
oue-fourth teaspoon Of cloves and
one-fourth teaspoon Of cinnamon
and simmer five minutes, Mix one
third cup cornstarch with one-hali
cup orange juice, add to hot mixture
and cook IN double boiler stirring
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

way out seems to be for Henry Ford
TO buy it for his museum.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
the past two weeks.

the past two weeks.
Joseph Reeves is in the Milford
Hospital, suffering from fractures
sustained from a fall when he fell
down stairs last week. He is Citing
along as well as can be expected.
Mrs. Boone Jester and children OF
Wilmington were the guests Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hughes,
Sr., recently.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

AYO matter how mach money.
IN time, and taste that used to
IN be given to decorating 4
room, when it was completed there
vas always the radiatorl And what
a Blot on the landscape those high
cumbersome radiators were, stand
ing away from the wall and occupy
in0 the most desirable space in the
room, silently mocking the efforts
Of The most ingenious decorator
Some people used to arrange m
St1died earelessneSs embroidered
mandarin coats over these defiant
objects, to the deception Of no one.
Everybody could recognize the
bulky radiator as being a woat m
sleeps clothfngl
Persistence triumphed, howevefs
and with the discovery that rsd1-
ators not only looked infinitely bets
ter and far less conspicuous If they
were painted to match the walls
and woodwork, came the equally
important knowledge that they
emitted as much as twenty per cent
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
Hone

Hope cures more grief than tears
or prayers; it leads like trusty
guide through the deepest night
The American Magazine.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28
The Civic Problem

More than four hundred American
cities now have city managers in
place of the old system based on
party politics. - Woman's Home
Companion.
Milford chronicle., 1930-02-28

more heat when painted than wheu
coated with bronze. Radiator manu-
faeturers then began to cooperate
with decorators and home owners
and within a short while they had
produced on the market a slim,
graceful radiator which eould be
attached very close to the wall
Even greater improvements have
recentiy been made in the design
ing Of these uti1itarian pieces OF
home equipment and they now are
actually pleasant to behold.
Novel effects have been success
fully achieved with paint as a finish
for radiators to blend them with the
walls, and since this material IS
conducive to greater radiation OF
heat II Is not TO be wondered at that
this treatment Is rapidly supplant-
ing an others. Some radiators have
the edges Of their risers outlined
with slender gold or silver bronze
stripes, and when the radiators are
painted a soft shade of green the
effect Is very decorative