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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
WATER BAD IN MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee, Wis, April il8.-(UPl-Milwau- kee citizens reveng in their first legal beer since prohibition had another good reason for drink ing the amber fluid today when Health Commis- sioner John P. Koehler warned that the city's water supply was contaminated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
SEEK BODIES OF DEAD IN WRECK
 AT SEA BOTTOM
Searchers Believe Ship
 Split Into 2 or } Pieces and Victims Are in
 Skeleton of Wreck
BY JOHN M. MARTIN limited Prfsss Stan CDrresnOudes

(uuhteu f'Fc3s DtaU OUrrcspOuueukp
 Aboard U. s.. s. Portland off Jer- sey Coast. April 8--(U.P.b The search for the skeleton of the dir igibie Akron was concentrated toe day in q relatively small area near where the airship crashed, and navy tugs constantly dragged the sandy bottom. 30 to % feet deep, for the wreckage. N
 When they find #. many navy men believe they will 1 d. too. the bodies of many Of the '1l missing victims Uho may have been trap ped in control cars or quarters. fcontinued op Page ii.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
YOUNGEST OF MAYORS

Detroit, April 8.-(UP)-Frank Couzens, 31-year-old son of Senator James Couzens, will automatically become the youngest chief execu- tive of major American city when Mayor Frank Murphy assumes his duties as governor general of the Philippines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
MURPHY AWAITS WORD.

Detroit, April s--(UP)-Mayor Frank Murphy, outhful head of Michigan's largest city. was to re- ceive official word today of his ap- pointment as governor general or the Philippine Islands. He Is ex- pected to accept immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
NEWTON, MASS, MAN HELD

Colon, Panama, April 8.-(UP)-Arthur Ledger Bergen, 23, of Newton, Mass, a radioman aboard the U. s. S. Chewink, was held by Panama police today in connection with the kill ing of negro on the outskirts of the cabaret dis trict.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
DIR LUTHER IS COMING

Berlin, April 8.-(UPl-Dr Hans Luther sailed at noon on the s. s. Bremen to represent Germany at the economic discussions with Presi- dent Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull at Washington. ,t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
Automobile Factories Are Again in High Gear Thousands of Workers Are Being Called Back Everything Is Looking Rosy
By JAMES c. AUSTIN Copyright 1888. by The United
 PrcsSl

Detroit. April S-(UP)-With the arrival of spring and improve ment of the national banking situ- ation the automobile industry is again in high gear.
 A United Press survey today showed that thousands of workers have been called back to the Ford. General Motors, Chrysler and oth- CT large factories; production schedules are being stepped up and
 (Continued on Page 12.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
OPEN CLOSED STATE BANKS

Washington, April 8.-(UP)-A program to reopen various closed state banks throughout the country is being undertaken by the treasury department, Secretary Woodin said today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
The Weather

Cloudy Tonight, Fair and
 Warmer Sunday
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
another

tapping tap-dancer is another
Show stopper.
Helen Poach Wles. sweet.
charming and clever To saw the
least is still sensation. she is
from Chicago also. Helen's con
tract has been renewed and so she
Is booked for another season at the
beautiful black and tan rendevouz.
Can she tickle the worries? Well.
me ofay customers go for her in n
big way.
Howard Bunt's orchestra has re-
placed Jimy Strong. Emmett Cum
bingham has taken the place of
Bill Walker as Emcee. Floye
Johnson. Cid Jackson. Johnnie Mae
Allen, Hattie Davis. Ollie West and
Loriessa Muller makeup the
chorus.
The most brilliant. colorful and
glamorous mite club opening In
the history of Detroit was Mon
day mite Il week ago. A fifteen hun
dred Dollar floor show and a five
grand house. that's the whole sub
stance of the Plantation, located in
the Norwood Hotel. the house was
packed and jammed by the mite life
mobs, and even standing room was
at a premium. The handsome and
clever manager is Jap Sneed, while
Walter Norwood is the wise bust
ness like owner and Bob Howe is
the snappy classy producer. all add
their personality. dignity and pres
tige TO the smart southern atmos-
phere of the place.
The first floor show went on the
floor promptly at one hour after
and the six dancing and
singing chorines really opened the
house with their arms. legs, hands.
and feet i'm the air. frankie Griggs,
Edna Mae Rucker. Cornolia Me
Glenn, Claudia Wheeler. Adella
Jackson. and Fredrlckia Webb are
the six glamourous and vivacous
Then came the Three
Comets. trio of tap dancing BOYS
from the western coast headed by
that internationally famous dancer
Jack Jackson. Jack is an ex-
of the amous Four Coans.
ans, anyway this trio really heated
up the floor with their dancing.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11

Jack Jackson. Mary Hopkins and
Marcellus Wilson. three OF the
dancingest fools that ever ste ped
on a dance floor.
Then came Jimmy Mills the
baritone crooner singing "Old
Rocking Chair" and Jimmy does
well. its only small bit but he
knows how to sell il and make II
good. The Five Rncketeers of
Rhythm. five boys from the west
ern coast. New York. Chicago and
Canada. with guitars and tom toms
they stopped the show. the drum
mer is Lester Berry. drum play
ing dancing fool who really adds
color and rhythm. whoever gave
them the name certainly knows
how TO make them live up to that
name and do they live up to IL?
Don't ask me please. James Ben
nett. John Williams. Lester Berry.
Warren Banks and william
Robertson. when II come to
rhythm. harmony and red hot en-
tertainment these Five Racketeers
can certainly do their part.
Jennie Lagoon. is the clever,
versatile. lovely little mistress OF
ceremonies who can wear tuxedo
and make Marlene Deitriech take
a back seat. A very engaging per
sonality. winsome and contagious
smile and a very lovely little girl
Jennie Lagoon is. and we are wish
ing her all the happiness. luck and
success in the world. because she
is certainly drawing card and
strong one. "Snake Hips" IIend
ricks. does his stuff too. much &c
the delight Of the fair patrons OF
tho club. Stutz Andersons Shufflers
furnish the music for the floor
show and for YOU TO dance by. this
nine piece dance orchestra Is real
ly good. soft. sweet. harmonious
and melodious music and yet ID Is
dance music in all of It's modern
form. There are two shows each
mite. superb cuisine. soft colored
lights. dreamy music. the best
iioor show that can be found In
Detroit. a real southern atmos-
phere. add TO this chorus Of six
feature acts and then you can have
slight idea of what the Planta-
ton Club is like.
Jap Sneed and Walter Norwood
are TO be congratulated and thank
ell for giving to the mite lifers. of
this Motor City such delightful
amusement palace and also for the
excellent array of talent that there
Is assembled in the house.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
Lansing, Mich. News
BY G. W. Wagner

Mrs. Margaret Curry was hostess
at Halloween party in honor of
her two little nephews. Richard
and Junior Mask. at the home of
the youngsters grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Hardin. Fifteen
little boys and girls were present.
Various indoor games were PLAYED
also outdoor football. after which
n tasty repast was served.
On Monday, Oct. 40. the 1. n. T.
Club gave a Haiiowe'en party. nj
the home of Mrs. Belle Allen. Thl
home was artisticahy decorated
for the occasion. Sandwiches and
other refreshments were served.
Mesdames Monday and Salley Har-
den delighted the guests with for
tune-telling.
Funeral services for the late
Joseph Adams. SO years old, OF 91S
Porter street. were held Saturday
Nov. 4. at the Barber
Funeral Home. The deceased. who
died Oct. 3d. had been employed at
tho Navo Engine Company for the
past eight years. He is survived by
his widow. Mrs. LESSEE Adams. one
son. one daughter. three sisters
Mrs. A. Harris. of New York: Mrs.
Lillian Cruise. of Canton. Ohio: and
Mrs. Ada Thompsos. of North
Carolina: one brother. Frank
Adams. OF Lansing. and host Of
friends. Rev. Lee OF Birch street
Church. officlated.
Funeral services for Barbara
Jane Hunt, infant daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. William Hunt was
he'll Monday. Nov. 6. at the Robin
Barber Funeral Home.
A play entitled "School DAYS"
which was given last June. will be
repeated Nov. II. by HARMONY
Council No. 24G a. " x. A dance
will follow the plav. The cast Of
plavers COMPRISE eighteen repre-
sertatives Of local talent.
More than twenty-five attended
tho social session Of the I! b. =.
o. T.. Of w. Nov. /. A fine program
was rendered and refreshments
served. Musical selections were
rendered by Daughters Frances
Logan and Effie Allen. William
Matthews sang solo. The chair
man OF the joint committee. Nc
Kinlev Lee. comDlimented Silver
Leaf No. 534 of the order. and said
II Is In the best condition II has
been in for years. The program OF
entertainment was arranged by
Dr. Sallie Harden.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
M xx
THE HIAWATHA CHARITY AND
ART CLUB

The house dress social given
by Mrs. Rowenn Taylor and given
At the residence OF Mrs. Myrtle
Poke. 3l70 Madison avenue Friday
evening. Oct. 2Tth was a grand
success.
Mrs. Edna Thomas and Mrs.
Clara Taylor were looking their
1rettiest i'm their blue house frocks
Mrs. Bertha Parks and Louise King
Won the prizes from the donkey
contest. Baby Louise Dickens also
won prize.
Guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Briggs. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Berry. Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Parks. Mrs. Mary Knight
Mrs. Marie King. Mrs. Nora Walker
Theodore Dickens. George Miller.
Dan Ambrose. Clarence Stevenson.
Isaac Berry. Mr.. Banham and Mr..
and Mrs. Poke.
Members present were. Mrs.
Georgia Dickens. Mrs. Edna
Thomas. Mrs. Anna Johnson. Mrs
Clayton.
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"RINKIDINKS" CLUB NOTES

Or Tuesday afternoon, Oct. ~.
tho "Rinkidinkn" Club of Detroit
held their Halloween party at the
home OF DR.. and Mrs. Greenidae.
$50 Josephine avenue. The table
was beautifully decorated with
Jack lanterns. witches. and cats
and goodies were In abundance.
The prize for the best costume was
won by I. Bell. a beautiful mcneil.
engraved with gold letters "Rinki-
drinks Prize. was presented her.
The prize for the funniest costume
was won by Bella Clemens. The Of
flcers and members OF the Rinki-
drinks are: president, Iris Bell:
vice-president. Margaret Wells;
secretary. Roberta Grenidge; treas
urer. Mary Ann Clemons; Bella
Clemens. Doris Bell. Severa Glenn
ons. PhylIss Patterson. Virginia
Burgen. Vivian McFall and Lillian
Jones.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
Stage and Night
Clubs
BY Juan Del Roy Grant

IL took better than an expendi-
ture of three grand TO make all thc
changes at the fashionable NJ. D.
l.. club. and the swanky mite club
W Ii G h enjoys the reputation
OF being something new and some
thing differene. is hotter than hot
II is Detroit's answer to the last
word I'm expensive. luxurious de-
corations and entertainment. An
ideal mite club
Under the management of Char
ley Wiley, II If making very rapid
and successful strides toward club
leadership in this fair Motor city,
Wiley's name is to Detroit mite
lifers what the name Of Campbell
is 10 tomato soup. ] only have To
mention that the exceptionally
wonderful cuisine OF the place is
the best in the city and is delici-
ously tempting for YOU To even half
way understand.
Mary Richards and Daisy Boone
known from coast To coast as the
Benton Sisters is only one OF the
many new and clever sets. These
two charming dancers usurp the
spotlight and stop the show with
their beautiful costumes and clev-
er dancing. Daisy and Mary are
from the western coast. the Apex
Mite Club. in Los Angeles, Doug
las Mite Club in San Diega. and
the Grand Terrace Kite club in
Chicago. both have worked on the
same bill with some of the biggest
and best stars i'm the country.
they are good and there seems to
be an air of sweet sophistication
about them which would make
some of their Old friends and as
sociates on the other coast sit up
and take notice
Then there il that chorus of six
dancing. singing girls under the
direction OF that ever clever.
vivacious young lady VILLA Mae
Lane. and they can dance too. The
Three Bad Boys from Chicago.
namely Bobby Frazier. Bobby
Floote. and Henry chatham, dane
ers deluxe. these three drive the
patrons into franzy of excitement
with their clever. fast fascinating
footwork. Billy Adams, another
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
THE PI BADA PHI SOCIAL CLtB

The club met Saturday evening
Oct. 2Sth with Mrs. Minnie Gaskin.
The committee on dramatization
reported splendid progress for a
early presentation of the drama.
Arrangements were made for the
annual Thanksgiving dinner TO be
given at the residence of Mrs. H..
y. Thompson. The club was pleas
who had been i'll for two weeks.
cd to have present Miss w. Colling.
A variety of games featured the
evenings entertainment.
a delicious two course menu was
served by the gracious hostess.
Next meeting OF the club Will be
held Saturday Nov H..
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
Detroit To Get
Postal Alliance Nee.
CONTINUED from Page u


the place OF the next District Meet
Ing IN June 1894.
The next meeting Of the Detroi,
Branch will be- held Sunday Nov.
10. a, 3 p. m. al the 81. Antoine Y.
A. c. ~. al which time Mr.. An
dersor viii make complete re-
port on The happenings in Chicago.
Plan Program And Party
Sunday. November y. tn
Branch is conducting the League
Program At ST. james G. NJ. l.
Church. vnewood near Kirby. at
9 .. "a. All members and friends
are urged to be present. as treat
IS in store. John Simmons is going
&c lead the discussion in a modern
discussion on the new phases OF
religions worship. Mr.. simmons
is specisli ing in religious educs
lioi University OF Michigan.
Cha II Tucker, well known in
musical circles ia Detroit, is also
or BE- program
The Inaugural cabaret party and
rrolic oi the Alliance is to be held
saturday. November IS. AT the Ar
'istic Temple 3lil Elmwood. a.
whi,r time iho Postal Employee
are going on a jauboree 10 open
ilr winter socia' season. very
hilarions and ENJOYABLE time is an
sicipaicd.
See paid advertisement in anoih
or a~llnr of This paper
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
ANN ARBOR NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.. Cromwell
motored to Lansing Sunday. and
were the guests Of his brother,
David Cromwell and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carson arr
entertaining his sister Miss llaI
riet Carson OF Cleveland. ohio.
Messrs l.. Harrison. ". Cheathm
and G. Harrison attended Hal
lowo'en party in Detroit oct. 81.
The Sicwardess Boards Of lie
\. Nj. + Church Will give "A
THANKSGIVING dinner in the parlors
OF the church on Thanksgiving GAY.
Mr and Mrs w Coprich and son
Bohbic, Mr. &. llarri on ani RI
sampson motored 10 Detroit sun
da> AMI were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph patlison.
Miss Helen cook entertained
seven of her friends a, iialiowe'
ZEN party Oci 81. The dining room
ana tables We're beautifully dec0
rated ard dainty repast was
served The girls present We're
Helen Harrison. Ann Jackson.
l-rola Knox. Dorothy Roney. Gloria
iionev sara and Bessi. Holland.
The Alpha Sigma kappa gave d
smoker al the home on Weleh
Coprich. on Friday evening NOV.
B. Fourteen members were presen
and the guest OF honor were Mcssr-
-. Nandike J.. Robinson rs
Momauns. K. Sears G. Harrison +.
Watson. H. Wilson OF Detroit ara
T.. Garter OF lpsiianti Rpfresh
ncnls were served.
Tho Ann Arbor Social club gave
= party at the llildirger cafe on
Friday evening Nov. 3
second Baptist Notes
Rev Ralph Gilbert former pas
tor Of The Second Baptist Church
delivered the anniversary address
OF the lolh anniversary celebration
OF the Dunbar civic Center. which
WAS observed at the Second Bap
list Church MonGay evening Nnv.
&. Rev Gilbert was given hearty
welcome.
The service SUNDAY November {
was nicely attended.
Charles :. Cromwell is captain
OF the Second Baptist Church
solicitors for the community fund.
which is now in progress Those
working under captain Cromwell
are, Rev 6. W Carpenter. Mrs.
Magnolia Lewis. Mrs Rubenia
hlakcN. Mrs. Robert Carson. ana
Mrs. Eva Elorhcc
Thanksgiving dinner viii be
served by the Kings DAUGHTERS on
THANKSGIVING DAY.
l'hp Cleaners Club OF which Mrs.
Wilhe H. Carpenter is president.
served Century Of Progress plate
dinner III the church basement
Thursday Nov 9Th. The affair was
VOL attended The basement was
beautifully decorated. and must
was furnished by TIE jug BAN
90 the city. ~ $ y. ~. = p~ovraf
was rendered and was nicely al
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
THE CRITERIAN GLIB

The Criterians were entertained
by their president Richard Ander-
son, last Friday evening. Plans
wero completed for vicente roast to
be given soon. a delicious lunch
cor was served. The guests we're
Miss Viviar Fields. Ed Merchant,
Saunders Bryant. II. c. Wilson.
Drum Trone. The members present
included Misses Myral Thompson.
Edna Triggs. Odessa Ellis. Ruth
Thompson. Olive Watson. Marion
Moore and Messrs. CleoDhus Nc
Henry. Clarence Greer. John Moore
and William White.
Cards and dancing featured the
amusement OF the evening.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
Virgin Island Work
For Jobless

Washington CCNS)--Paul Pear
son. governor of the Virgin Islands
cables from st. Croix. that all Of
the 500 unemployed in that CITY
will soon be AT work and at ST
Thomas 700 OF the $50 voorhees, are
to be taken care Of in public works
projects. The unemployment prob
lem has thus been solved.
Every project authorized for the
way. The allotments include roads
Virgin Islands II already under
building repairs. building a leper
asylum. construction OF govern
ment hotel and building iow-cost
housing.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
CLUBS
CHRISTIAN INDUSTRIAL CLTB

The club sponsored tea last
Sunday afternoon at the Frances
Harper Inn. Mesdames billiard.
Vincent. Page and Lucas served as
hostesses. The table was beauti
fully decorated. the decorations
having been arranged by Mrs.
Dorothy Mancilla.
Mrs. Blevens recited a poem by
Frances Harper. which was greatly
enjoyed Mr.. Breitmeyer Mr.. Blake
and other distinguished guests
were present.
Tho club thanks all who helped
make the tea success. Mrs. Hi
lard is president of the organiza-
ton; Mrs. i. +. Taylor. corre-
spending secretary.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
by Leroy white

Well. the football season is over.
as far as we are concerned. With
the tieing OF the Northeastern
game. our chances to retain city
championship went with IT,. Never
theless. we were defeated but once.
Coach Hal Shields started James
Mcmillan in at end. and as stated
last week he was a help to the
team
The Girls Hockey Team. under
Coach Amy Garner. defeated North
eastern. ? to /. at playfair Field,
Nov ?. Margaret Thompson made
one OF these goals.
The debating squad begins Nov.
10. with Southwestern. Leonard
Troutman. one OF the two colorcd
members. will be on the first team
The subject is Resolved. That
The United States Should Own AMI
Control All Radio Stations"
b the way. before weSeave tho
topic OF football. our reserve team
defeated Northeastern reserves
In a last minute rally. to 6. Otto
Johnson carried the ball across the
line for IIamtramck. for the win
nine point. He looks promising for
next years Varsity.
The Home And The school
This Is American Education
Week in the Iiantramck public
schools. The superintendent Office
has sent out letters 70 parents. in
viting them to visit the schools this
week
For this weeks issue, we have
chosen 10 Introduce Leland Ohm
stead, director OF vocal music. IN
IEamtramcE High. Mr.. Olmstcad
came to Hamtramck in 1923. lie is
q native of Kalamazoo. Mich. and
is "A graduate of Western State
Teachers College. the T. Of VI. ana
the l.. of d. There have always
been some colored students in Mr.
Olmstead's glee clubs
Slcl List
Ralph Hill is recovering from
his illness Fanny Bnlock is also
canvalescinI. Gencya Orr and Rev.
NJ. J. Hendrieth, who have been
on the sick list. are much improy
ed.
The Younger Folk
Well, the young folk have been
extremely busy. lately a big bunch
attended the Housewives Sewing
Club dance. at the International
Hall. Oct 81. II was "A Hallowe'c en-
dance. The funniest costume was
worn by Ulysses Scott. k.losc
Green and Thealine Jacks were
among those present
Leo Troutman played part IL
the dumbell's debate. 81 ored II,
the debating club. Nov.
The writer's plea for support q
school affairs was not I'm vain. Fo
the first time IN. many weeks.
larao ntArthar of .tnAauta otto,A.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
TWENTY THRULERS SOCIAL.
CLUB

The Twenty Thrillers Social
Club held its regular weekly meet
ing last week at PIG Mullett ST.
Plans were made for another
party to be held about the last Of
tho month.
Members present were. Daniel
Stroud, president Miss L. KNIGHT.
LIST vice president. Jennie Reed.
Helen Woods A. Woods Mr.. and
Mrs. Byrd. Mr. and Mrs. lvev
Margaret Johnson, and JosepA
Sparks.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11

tended. Mrs. Edna Williams chair
man is TO he congratulated for i'e
success OF the entire affair.
Sick members are Sister Sahra
Williams. Sister Isabel Davis,
Sister Ruth Green.
Deacon Custer who has been IN
disposed for several weeks, was
able TO attend service last Sunday.
The pastor and members are glad
to have him back at his post.
See and hear the Cromwell Pia-
which will he rendered on Thanks
giving evening.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
EAST END gryrc LEAGUE

The East End Civic and I'm
provement League held their re-
gular monthly meeting. Thursday
Nov 9th az the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Howell. 441l Harding
avenue.
Mrs. Mae Greenlaw is president,
Mrs. Ethel Andrews. secretary.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-11-11
|. L. .. Sponsors
Concert and Dance

A big concert and lance Will le
given by he MICHIGAN District or
me international Labor Defens'
for the purpose OF helping TO raise
tlnds fer defense OF political pr
slncrs The affair will take place
on Friday. November 10th at "a
IN. al the Finnish Han. 1868 l4th
street The public is cordially in
vtea