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Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07
THE FIRE HAZARD

Monday Oct O. is Fire Prevention Day,.an it will be
observed in all parts Of the United States.
1t is proper that effort be made at this season
each year to warn the American public against the fire
hazard Many lives lost and many mi lions of
dollars worth Of property annually destroyed by
in this country including destruction of timber in
forest fires Only this week. Of lives lost by
brush fires in the canyons of Southern California
The tragedy Of the fact is that many of these con-
fagraons are occasoned by careessness and lack of
proper precauon Motorists forest fires sometimes
by careesSy tossing lighted cigar cigarette into dried
autumn leaves.
Before starting the furnace fires this fall anitors and
occupants OF homes should that all the rubbish
loose paper and be removed from the easements
to avert the possibility of sparks or spontaneous com
buston setting these materials on fire
Accumulations OF SCOT should also be removed from
chimneys. Sparks from burning chmneys have started
many roof fire.
Keep the furnace draughts properly regulated as a
preeauuon against fires from overheated furnaces
housewives should likewise be on the alert at
all times To preNent confagraons which SO frequently
occur as result of leaving electric irons ON wooden tables
and forgetting % turn off the also by thoughtless-
" keeping naphtaa on gasoline in the house
We appeal especially TO the of coIored citi-
zenS IN TINS and other cities TO observe Fire Prevention
Day; Tor economic conditions make it difficult for many
OF our people TO keep cir homes and household goods
insured against fire loses. Those the group who are
forced ~ necessity to carry their fire risk should
exert extra effort 70 remove all fire hazards from their
premises nnSnred losses by fire easily replaced
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07
Editorial
SUPPORT THE NEGRO CANDIDATES

In the primary election to be held Tuesday, October
TO- have number of coored candidates for the office
of constable in their respective wards.
1t is unfortunate that in of these wards the
try of more than candidate will necessarily
the Negro vote to be divided divided vote is always
weakened vote.
Look your ballot sheet carefully and if a
colored candidate for constable listed your ward
your vote for him.
We shohd have colored candidates for of the
other elective positions in the primary but unfortunately
this not to be the Two members of the group
entered their names in the contest for council but
evidently failed to qualify their do appear
on the completed ballot sheet They should have received
Sufficient signatures from coored citizens their nomi-
mating petitions, to have enabled them to qualify. We
should have been represented by at least Negro
dldate in the councilmanc with the solid voting
strength of the Negro voters Of Detroit back him at the
polls did in the the late George Green in his
race for the city council some years ago.
Whether our coored candidates win lose, let
give them our united support. We it to them and to
ourselves, to vote for them the polls Tuesday, TO-
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OF strength and courage.
AS he smoked and dreamed
plans for the coming campaign
were taking shape. Next to law. he
loved a political skirmish. He be-
lieved that the intelligent use OF
the ballot would go a long way to-
ward alternating race difficulties.
Now he could hear Clara up
stairs talking to her mother. who
had been growing more feeble
daily since the death of her only
son. Being a widow she had made
her home with Jarvis and Clara
for the past six years. The tragic
death of her boy Peter McNeal had
left sorrow and despair in its
wake
Peter had met death at the
hands of n savage mob via the
lynch law.
The voices of mother and Clara
could be heard and il seemed that
Clara was pleading with her moth
err. Jarvis smiled to himself. Moth
er was probably refusing to take
the last medicine the doctor had
left. She hated it's unpleasant
taste. Well, one thing, Clara had
plenty of patience.
Clara re-entered the room with
a plainly exasperated look on her
face.
Without preliminaries she said
Jarvis. mother insists on going TO
the political meeting next week"
"Of all things" said Jarvis,
What ever put such an unusual
idea into her head?'
Il don't know" and Clara pick
ed up her book and sat down.
"When | went upstairs to her room
she had just awakened and had
the queerest look on her face. She
said she had dreamed Of Peter and
then informed me of her intention,
saying that this might be her last
opportunity. Never having attend
ed meeting OF this kind she feels
it might pep her up. so there you
are"
We'll dear. I'll see DR.. Davis.
and If he consents you can get
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07

The prelude to the political
operetta now begins. With stirring
and appropriate overture the
gladiators enter the municipal
arena and the new deal is on the
way. Political speeches will open
the spectacle with the ballot box
as the grand finale.
Negroes will now be patted on
the back while political barons
wax eloquent with pretty words OF
brotherly love. Some, no doubt
would resort to kissing babies and
browning beauty queens for and
an extra vote. Jobs for Negroes
will be as plentiful as dandelions
In spring. Each politician will try
to impress his colored brethren
that he Is the Moses" that will
lead them across the Red Sea into
the Land OF Promise. 1t is indeed
land OF promises" After these
out bursts of Demonsthenian ora
tory they expect US to go to the
polls and decorate their names
with an X.
1t is to be hoped that Negroes
will stop absorbing such inane
palaver. Too long has the Negro
suffered with astigmatism where
the white man Is concerned II
would be we'll for US TO lift the
halo from the hoary heads of poll
tical parties and groups and vote
for the ones we honestly believes
will try to be fair. That is all the
really intelligent Negro should
want.
Fifty years ago, our race knew
nothing of the intricate political
pattern. however, that should not
be the case today. We should be
able to discriminate between the
"just words" politician and select
the man who does not try to trade
upon our supposed gullibility.
At one of our recent political
rallys, one opulent gentleman de-
clared in ringing tones, Il was
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EDITORS Nj ALL

high school. throughout the child's
school period.
Very often. the younger children
do not realize what these tests
are. and certainly do not know
that to some extent their future
education depends upon the score
received on these tests. In inter
mediate school, the counselors use
this record as partial means OF
recommending particular
course child best fitted to
study. The language course and
commercial course require a
stricter application TO study and a
better grade of scholarship. Many
OF our children fail TO make the
most of their opportunities. be-
cause they can not SEQ the outline
OF the system as whole, and the
parents do not kno wcnough about
the schools TO intelligcntly ques-
ton the teachers and learn just
what method to use in guiding the
children to real education We
stumble along blindly until at
least one child has finished or left
school in disappointment.
I'm the intermediate and high
schools are to be had little book
lets. called circular Of informa-
tion.' Each family should get one
and study 1t. and thus gain an idea
OF the different courses and be
able to choose more intelligently.
In Northwestern High school.
there are special classes in Eng
lish and mathematics. for those
children who did not get good
foundation in those subjects. Ask
your grade room principal for the
necessary information. and do not
wait until you have failed in q
semester's work, before inquiring
about these classes.
I should like to give another
warning to parents. When the
principal or teacher sends for you
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| Mrs. Tabor, the nurse to accom-
pany her. Opposing her might
prove just as disastrous as the
trip itself. Any way it's a week
away. She may change her mind"
you don't know mother yet,
see" and Clara laughed.
Mother dcNeal could hear Clara
and Jarv 8 talking and felt they
were discussing her unexpected
obstinate streak. CLARA is a good
daughter and Jarvis treats me as
II | was his own mother" she
unused: They both love me and
want me with them" She looked
around the lovely combined sit
ting room and bed room. There
were her easy chair with it's
downy pillows. the bright curtains,
the soft rugs. even the small cleo
trio heater for the cool days. II
was good to be loved and wanted
at her age. II gave her a blissful
feeling to know her place among
them was priced highly. She loved
the evening, when Clara would
come In to see TO her comfort for
the night and TO turn on the little
pink light with it's soft glow. and
pull down the shades to shut out
the sound of a busy world. Then
the good night kiss, the gentle
closing of the door, and she was
left free to dream. She loved to
recall, to vision again those days
when her hair was heavy and
glossy and her body was strong
and slender. when her brown
face, now beaten and weathered by
many suns. was smooth and soft.
She would drop a tear at the re-
membrance of the happy day when
she stood. as bride, beside Joe
McNeal and promised to love, hon
or and obey. Then came her first
baby Clara. Life seemed complete.
No one was happier in wife and
motherhood than she, Bess McNeal
Then came her baby, Peter, who
even in childhood made mother
his idol and companion. Happy
years went by. Then God took Joe
leaving Clara and Peter her only
comforts.
(To be continued
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07

Among the guests present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs
John Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Payne,
Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, Mr.
and Mrs. Morris, Miss Annie VIII
liams, and Mr.. VIM. Maone Jr.;
Misses Geneva Oliver, M. Jenes. II
Murphy, Ruby Johnson. Irene
BEDFORD, Louise letters, Annie
Mae Horton, Miss Irene Patterson
and Mr.. Jimmy Echols; Messrs
Howard Taylor, Eddie Morris. p.
Hicks, James Johnson. o. Savage;
Alexander Washington and many
others.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Green are
at home to their friends at 565S
Williams street, Detroit.
Rev. II. II. Coleman. pastor of
New Mt. Zion Baptist church is
conducting a revival at the New
Light Baptist church. 5000 3Oth,
corner Cobb. All are welcome.
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West Side News


nell, pres; Mrs. White, vice-pres.
Mrs. Holiday, sec'y; Mrs. Walton
treas; Mrs. Green and Mrs
Clark. instructors; Mrs. Cooper
chairman Of entertainment COM
mittee. The club met with Mrs
Cooper Sept. 10. a very interesting
subject was discussed. All mem
bers are urged to attend the next
meeting at the home of Mrs. Clark
OF 6400 Hartford avenue Oct. 3rd
Mrs. c. p. Bishop. reporter.
The Dutch lunch given by the G.
r. and L. A. Auxiliary club No. l
McGraw avenue. corner Both was
well attended by their friends.
A birthday surprize party was
glen for Miss Winifred Cooper OF
6535 Hartford Ave. Saturday. Sept
80 at her home. Following a round
OF visits in the early evening ac--
companied by Mrs. Annie Hill,
Miss Cooper arrived home to a
group OF friends. Among the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher and
daughters of Cleveland. Ohio.
Mrs. Il. G.Gilchrest entertained
at an informal dinner Wednesday
at her home, 6337 2Sth.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Timer had as
their dinner guests Sunday. Oct. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Swayne and
children.
OF interest to her many friends
Annie Bonaparte. daughter of Mr..
here was the marriage OF Miss
and Mrs. Moses Bonaparte TO Mr..
Horace Green, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Shelly Green. The nuptials were
performed at the home of the bride
565S Williams, Thursday. Sept.
2S. at 800 u. M. with the Rev.
Eligah Fields officiating. The bride
was given in marriage by her faith
err MissLucille Taylor was brides
maid; Mr.. John w. Green, brother
OF the groom, acted as best man.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07
BY Alma Bean Loving

born right here among you' near
the corner OF Gratiot and hivard"
(Applause) and that constituted
reason for our vote. Another red
and perspiring vote getter arose
with a grand air and look OF ex-
IRENE benignity and announced,
"As long as I'm constable you need
not fear I'll ever evict any of you.
II an eviction order comes to my
office that must be carried out,
why. I'll let some one else do It,"
(moro applause).
Then one of our many aspiring
councilmen came forward. After
some lovely words by the master
of ceremonies a race man, told the
benevolent qualities of this deserv-
ing gentleman. He had given old
clothes to the needy people and
should get our vote. With modest
air that would have graced de-
butante. the councilmanic aspirant
addressed the group. He ended his
talk with "a few days ago one of
my colored friends came to me
with terrible tooth ache.
locked my office door and put him
in my car and took him to Receiv-
ing Hospital. / guess they must
have fixed him up for have heard
no more from him" Cloud app
lause). He also declared with a
cherubic smile that he did not have
to make a speech when he came
among them, for they were all his
friends. Yet this gentleman's hous-
es and apartments are for white
only"
II is to the Negro they bring this
childish prattle. The majority of
the colored voters today should be
too intelligent to be corraled into
the election booth on such non
sensical chatter. II the ballot is to
do its share in solving our race
problems. we must learn to sepa-
rate the chaff from the wheat.
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Discusses S c h o o |
Problems

The Detroit Tribune
Dear Editor
Having spent several months n-
vestgating and studying the public
school system and It's relation 10
the progress of The Negro in De-
troit should like to ask YOU to
publish this letter. as means Of
giving some Information to Hose
persons who may need il or
desire it.
Many parents do not understand
the complicated system ami do net
know just how 10 learn what they
want to know about the schools.
My information is direct from
teachers in schools whore large
numbers Of colored children at
tend.
prefer not to discuss the
charge OF discrimination. or To ex-
press my opinion on this subject.
at this particular time: but / have
received some information from
teachers. which may help some
other parent or child in the quest
for advice.
Children IN Detroit schools are
given Intelligence tests at Ger
tain times. from kindergarten, up
through the grades. These tests
determine the mental ability Of the
child, according TO a given rating.
The child is grouped and his rat
ing. whether a. b. G.. ID. or T., is
recorded with his physical record,
on card kept for that particular
purpose. This card Is fled in the
office OF the school, and a parent
may inquire of tho principal, when
he desires to know his child's rat
ing. The pupils record is sent TO
intermediate schools. and on to
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07
HOWARD OPENS 9th
YEAR WITH 1000
STUDENTS

washington-(CNS)-- Beginning
it's eth school year Monday Sept.
25th Howard University returned
TO the semester system with an en-
rollment of more than 1000 stu
dents.
Many improvements having been
made to both buildings and
grounds. The public work admin
istration recently announced an
appropriation of 100000 for two
new buildings and ground i'm
provements.
The university this year will
consist of nine schools and col
leges with 10 degree granting
divisions, including undergradu-
ate. graduate and professional
The enrolment is expected TO
reach $500.
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to discuss your child's behavior.
it is urgent that YOU so as soon as
you possibly can, because your
child may be kept from his classes
until you find time TO visit the
school. The work is arranged so
that any hour missed is lost, unless
made up at home. Some teachers
will not permit students 10 make
up work or take tests missed on
account of illness. II is therefore
advisable to send the pupils to
school every day possible.
There is general dissatisfac-
ton regarding the marking of re-
port cards. The principal of Nc
michael School told me that there
is no standard way of marking
cards in his school. The pupils are
grouped according to their age and
by their ability which is judged
by an intelligence test and the re-
port card brought from the ele-
mentary school. An A in group A
is necessarily higher than an a in
( Group G.; so before YOU feel proud
OF your child's AS ask his teacher
to which group lie belongs.
To learn just how school citizen
ship marks are given, | suggest
that you visit the home room
period on the morning the citizen
ship marks are discussed. Ask
permission to visit your child IS
classes for one day, and insist on
visiting the classes. You most
likely will experience an awaken
ing.
No teacher should be expected to
put up with discourtesy from a
student. Hardness and non
preparations for lessons are mex
cusable. Students in high school
should be provided with all neces-
sary books and supplies. and last
but not least, a quiet place in
which to study; also an uninter-
rupted study period. Without al
OF these necessities they can not
do their best work.
have as many criticisms tC
mako about the school Curriculum
as any mother in Detroit. and
am not defending any teacher; but
l have always realized that much
responsibility rests upon the
mothcr.
I One grade room principal stated
that a new rule has been made
Regarding the number of acade-
mics The rule is that If a student
is taking four academies and fails
in one. he will be permitted TO take
only three academies the next
semester. / suggest that the par
ents visit the schools oftener. Get
acquainted with the teachers.
Learn about your children's con-
duct and activities. from the
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Emmitt Scott A S k
New Deal
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Continued from Page y
ton in the PHILIPPINES; and in the
feasts of the Tenth Cavalry at
Carrizal."
lie pointed with pride to the ac-
complishments of the men of the
02nd and 93rd Division during the
world conflict. especially at
Chateau Thierry. on the Rhine,
and at Metz.
DecrIes Ingratitude Of Nation
Contrasting the service rendered
by black soldiers with the recog-
milton accorded them by their
country In the postwar period, DR..
Scott decried the ingratitude
shown by the nation in it's treat
ment of them. "As one who re-
calls the assurances OF 1917 and
1915 he declared, II confess per-
sonally deep sense OF disap-
pointment; of poignant pain, that
great country in time of need
should promise so much and after
ward perform so little"
Claims Negroes Right TO A
New Deal
I'VE have right to share in all
the opportunities offered in
America" he said, II have always
commended that a country worth
fighting for is worth living for. At
the same time, have always CON
tended that man who is brave
enough to carry gun in defense
of his country's honor should be
honored with all of the rights and
privileges of untrammeled citizen
ship complete protection of life
and liberty, freedom from the
menace of cowardly mobs, all OF
the political and civil rights that
other men enjoy; the elinifna alton
Of unfair and unwarranted dis
ordinations Of all kinds, and Mt
this time, of all times, square
deal in every industrial code under
the NRA."
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THE BEGCAR MAN


'The wind blows cold upon the lake."
Sighed the ragged beggar man;
God, but how | shiver and ache!
I've stood it as long as CAM"
II pray Thee, Lord my soul to take"
Cried the wretched beggar man;
Then plunged into the icy lake,
And never rose again.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07

teachers point of view, and thus
be better able to Judge rightly
and protect your children's inter
ests.
| have two children in school.
and l find that constant watchful-
ness. alertness and study are re-
CURED. There are many other
things l should like to say but my
letter is too long already.
Yours very truly,
(Signed)
Mrs. Chanie Shy
5652 Roosevelt avenue
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-10-07
+ rank COuZenS
FOR MAYOR
WHY YOU SHOTIT n VOTE FOR HIM

Frank Couzens the Detroit He has the welfare of all
the regardless
all citizens
Some Frank Couzens political spreading propaganda
effort to make coored believe he their This absurd
all other racial and religious but promise jobs
him merit
addressing asmbage of recently
whether elected
the and Ill dea shall
be mayor any particular class people shall not give special privileges
shall special privileges
will ndeao honestly and onenousy to the deal
which he is entitled"
The Civic sehisht publication the Detroit Citizens League
candidate welfare
Vote Frank
Richard W.
council all candidates
during the next two the city policy recently adopted
Green Pastures which by Mr.. family
Can Negroes the $25OOOO which
Community Fund Much Negroes
lunches served the schools each day? Negro children for
this
This appeal made by coored
his qualities Of
which benefited
friendship and generosity of the family.
PRIMARIES, OCTOBER 10th
Dom Cdas Friends.
Evening star., 1933-04-23
Washington Players
What Various Dramatic Organizations Are Doing
and Propose to Do.
and Propose to Do.
ST. GABRIEL'S PLAYERS.


TOMORROw and Tuesday eve
nings, at BIS, st. Gabriel's
Players will offer their Spring
i play, "Oh, Professor!" farce
In three acts, by Katherine
Kavanaugh. Virginia Magin will have
the feminine lead, and opposite her
will be Joseph ODonnell, whose last
appearance In local circles was IN "The
Middle Watch" recently produced by
the Drama Guild. Kathleen Baker, q
popular member Of st. Gabriel's Play
ers, will again be seen in a role well
suited to her talents, while other parts
will be. played by Catherine Lester,
Audrey Magill, Marie Weigert, Helen
Wrinkle, Robert Adams, william Col
lins, Thomas Gowen and Leo Murphy.
The play will be given in st. Gabf1els
Hall, Grant Circle, and proceeds are
for the benefit Of st. Gabriel's Church.
ST. PATRICK'S CLUB.
DLANS are now being formulated for
the presentation Of the minstrels
to be given by the newly-formed st:
Patrick's Sodality Dramatic Club on
next Thursday and Friday evenings.
This club Is composed Of members Of
the Junior Sodality of st. Patrick's
Church and supplemented by members
Of the Male Guild, knights Of Colum-
bus, and others well known in dra-
matte circles in Washington.
1.-THE Frame-Up" or "All Smoke" IS
under the expert supervision Of John
Allen, assisted by Pat Mahoney, and
Leona Reilly, pianist. The members
of the cast include j. Fred Nolan,
Bernard Fitzgerald, George O'Connor,
Matt Horne and John Baldwin.
The presentation will be held in
Carroll Hall, 924 q street northwest.