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Evening star., 1933-10-24

Among those present were Mrs. Lyman
Drissell, Miss Florence johnson, Miss
Mildred Johnson, Miss Harriet Hine and
the Misses Louise and Helen Kramer.
Miss Colliflower entertained at tea
Sunday afternoon in her home, 42l6
Seventh street northwest. The bride
elects mother Mrs J. Harry Colliflower,
assisted her in receiving: also her aunts,
Mrs. Daniel j. Cox and Mrs. Frederick
j. Rice. Miss Elizabeth Cox and Miss
Mary Lou Colliflower, both cousins Of
the bride-elect, poured tea at table
attractively decorated in pink. Miss
Helen Mauger and Miss Colleen Phoebus,
two of the attendants of the bride ELECT.
also assisted her. Preceding the tea. the
bride elects sorority chapter. Lambda
of Chi Sigma National Sorority, gave
her a surprise shower.
Mr. Newell. the bridegroom, has chosen
as his best man Mr.. Edward Colliflower,
brother of the bride-elect, and for his
ushers Mr. Neal Carmody, Mr.. Bernard
Gray, Mr.. Harry CollifloWer. jr.. and Mr..
Wilmer Richardson. Mr.. Newell is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel c. Newell,
who are well known in musical circles,
his father an artist in the National
Symphony Orchestra.
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honeymoon spent in Washington, 81
years ago Their marriage took place
in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr.. and Mrs. Powell
now reside in Englewood, N. j., and
came to Washington by motor. keeping
the news Of their golden anniversary to
themselves and few intimate friends.
With them last night was their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Robert B. Hilliard of this city.
widow of the late Comdr. Hilliard.
Other guests were Capt. Homer r.
Stanford, U. S. NJ; Capt. and Mrs.
Arthur F. Huntington. U. S. N, and
Comdr and Mrs. F. S. Kennedy.
U. S. N.
Former Senator Henry ]. Allen, Mrs.
Allen, and their daughter. Mrs. Julius
Holmes. were luncheon guests Of Nine.
Alma Clayburgh in the tapestry room
of the Ritz Tower, in New York, Sum
day.
Mr.. Karl p Abbott of Boston and
Camden. S. c., is spending a few days
at the Dodge. He was joined for the
week end by his son, Mr.. Frank Abbott.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

America, arrived in Washington Tues
day to attend a meeting of the ma
tional board Of the N. S. D. F. P. A.
Mrs. Joy has recently attended chapter
meetings of the Daughters of Founders
and Patriots of America in Michigan,
Illinois, Rhode Island and Vermont.
She will be q guest at the Hotel Wash
ington until the end Of the week.
Unique Party Preceding
Shepherd-Rogers Wedding.
Mr.. Frank Cole of Falls Church, and
Mr.. Edwin Norman of Purcellville, Va,
will entertain at stag supper party
this evening at Windsor Arms in honor
of Mr.. Richard Thomas Shepherd OF
Clarendon whose marriage to Miss
Nellie Cole Rogers of Falls Church will
take place the early part of next month.
Several entertainment features have been
provided, among them selections of old
time music played by mountain flddlers.
Invited guests are Mr.. Howard Sharpe,
Mr.. John De Lashmutt, Mr.. Lewis Shep-
herd Mr.. Edward Reamer, Mr.. Frank
Brittelbank, Mr.. Curtis Cole, Mr.. VIII
liam Craig and Mr.. c. D. Boone.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Filley are at
home at 621 Mississippi avenue, In
Silver Spring, Md. Mr.. and MRS. F1lley'
the latter formerly Miss Frances j.
Knowlton, daughter of Mrs lone M.
Knowlton of Washington, were married
in Baltimore on July 29. Mr.. Filley is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde H Fllley
of Washington.
The marriage Of Miss Elizabeth W.
Brown and Mr.. John w. Watt by DR..
Guy E. Kagey took place at the Sher-
wood Episcopal Church at Cockeysvllle
Md. The ceremony was at O'Clock
Saturday october 81, 1888.
Mrs Watt was given in marriage by
her brother, Mr.. William K. Brown of
Washington. She was attended by her
sister, Miss Sally M Brown of WASH
ington, and Mr. Robert w. Lupton was
best man. The wedding supper was
at the home of Mr.. Lupton, and his
sister, Mrs McCabe, oxford, Pa.
Mrs. Watt was a resident of Mont
gomery County, while Mr.. Watt is from
Oxford, Pa.
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who Is q student at Mercersburg Acad-
emy, Mercersburg, Pa.

who is q student at Mercersburg Acad-
emy, Mercersburg, Pa.
Miss Lillian Garbrick Of State Col.
lege, Pa, is the guest of her brother
MI rc John e. Gafn.lSk and Ms Gar
Sixteenth street.
Mr. Eben F. comins has recently re-
turned to his studio on Connecticut
avenue and will be here for the Winter.
A dinner was given at the Admiral
last night for Mrs. Margaret Ford and
her staff of the Travellers Aid: Miss
Beatrice Hodgson, Mrs. Edna Schnei-
der. Mrs. Ann Saba, Mrs. Mary Nc
Namara, Mrs Grace Richardson, Mrs.
Elizabeth CHASER, Mrs. Lawrence Mau-
warnig, Miss Aileen Pearce, Miss Jane
Seleiman Mrs. Margaret Whitaker,
Miss Edna Lenox and Miss Doris
Andrews.
Miss Julia Stevens entertained at a
party last evening in her apartment, on
Connecticut avenue, for Miss Peggy
Mansfield of Ballston, Va, in celebra-
ton of the latter's birthday anniversary.
Among the many entertainment fea-
lures provided by the hostess was a
fortune teller. Dancing was also en-
joyed by the guests after which buffet
supper was served
The Washington Dietetic Association
is entertaining at its annual card party
this evening at the Dodge Hotel There
will be 20 tables. Miss Rowena Roberts
chairman of the Hospitality Committee,
is in charge of the arrangements. The
officers Of the association are Miss Ruth
AtWater president: Miss Mabel AShen-
felter, vice president; Miss Helen Burns
secretary, and Miss Kascerosky OF
Mount Alto. treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph H. Levi and
their twin children, formerly Of the
Broadmoor Apartments, now are in
their new apartment, at the West
chester.
Mrs. Henry Bourne Joy, national
president of the National Society
Daughters of Founders and Patriots ol
Evening star., 1933-10-24

at Champion Junior High School were
unable to stop it. The principal called
doctor.
"Very common" he said. "It's group
hysteria"
Evening star., 1933-10-24
League Of Republican Women
Tea at Headquarters Tomorrow.

The League of Republican Women
will hold an informal tea in the leagues
headquarters, at Sixteenth street and
Scott circle, tomorrow afternoon from
4:3O to o'clock In the afternoon
Evening star., 1933-10-24
Everybody Giggles.

COLUMBUS, Ohio CR.-First one
girl giggled, then another, and then a
thiru. Soon IA were in the throes Of
Evening star., 1933-10-24

Couple From New Jersey
Celebrate Golden Wedding Here.
Unusual interest is attached to the
dinner party given last night by Mr..
and Mrs. Harry H. Powell, at the Shore
ham Hotel. The event celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary, and a
Evening star., 1933-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Mcclellan
are in Washington for several weeks
stay and will spend the Winter in New
York, where they have taken an apart
ment in the New Weston.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

Mrs. Francis E. Warren, widow Of
Senator Warren Of Wyoming, had
friends lunching with her yesterday at
the Carlton, where she is stopping
while in Washington.
Former Secretary of War Newton D.
Baker is in the city and is staying
ut the Willard.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24

well as among other groups is replete with instances of
business that went bankrupt forced
of the game by competitors chiefly because those ill
ated saturated with the spirit of greed
to consider the welfare of their employees and the public
they served.
OF course, there are exceptions to every rule but
generally seeking the indivduaist in business who insists
having the whole hog for himself is doomed to
tain failure When this attitude is manifested by the head
of any dampens the enthusiasm of efficient
ambitious employees and makes them hesitate to put their
extra efforts and progressive ideas into business which
offers them opportunity for deserved reward and pro-
motion.
That type of selfish greed, which prevents proprie
tor from recognizing in time and duly rewardng the
ability of talented and efficient employees who might
short sighted policy.
A wide-awake young clerk for example went to
work small grocery store in Ohio and having progress
sive ideas he built up the business marked de-
gree He had still other ideas but did desire to intro
duce them into his propretors business unless he himself
made partner The Proprietor refused this and the
progressive young clerk opened of his By his
genius and industry no put number of rival
out of business including that of his former employer
Then he took and organized these stores into of
the famous chain store systems which still exists Ohio
and other states
Thousands of small business enterprises operated by
members of to-day would be large and Flourish
ing instead of merely struggling for existence if their
had possessed the foresight to discover efficient
and ambitious young men and women and make them
sharers in their business
No highpowered employee. unless he be given some
strong incentive, will work for the of another
hard and diligently he will work his success
and advancement This is a law of human nature.
Another law, which too many of us fail to recognize
is this: Individuals who seek get and hold all, with
selfish disregard for others, will eventually
lose everything.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
BEWARE OF SELFISH GREED.

Selfish greed has wrecked many business venture
and has brought ruin countless individuals Greed and
avarice have caused the downfall of nations in fact
of the economic ills from which country is
suffering to-day. have been brought about directly
directly by the greed Of certain business and poll
teal life who have put their selfish interest ahead of the
welfare of the nation and its people.
In our endeavor to find way back to prosperity
and to establish ourselves sound economic footing
minority group must strive diligently advance the
common good, rather than TO work primarily for selfish
interest.
No matter how crafty an individual may be- how
smoothly he may talk Of his desire TO his and
community yet long conceal his real motives
from the Masses if his heart is filled with the spirit of
selfish greed 1t will show forth in manifold ways in spite
of his efforts to hide it.
The history of business failures among people,
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
Pemberton Leaves
Kroger To Manage
Stewards Store

David Pemberton. former man
ager OF the Kroger store at St
Antoine and Benton. is now en-
ployed as manager OF T.. T. Stew
arts Grocery at 4534 Hastings
and the majority of his old GUS
toners have followed him to the
latter store, where he is doing a
large business.
Mr. Pemberton. who also con-
ducts a merchants training school,
attributes. this success to the race
pride being stimulated in the
group by the Housewives League
and the Booker T. Washington
Trade Association.
The kroger store where Mr..
Pemberton formerly worked as
manager. but resigned because he
was asked TO serve as mere clerk
has recently been forced to close
it's doors. after four white manag-
ers failed to make good.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24

might prevail. Back from conquest.
back in "Nigger-hating America. 3"
Negroes have prayed for fll.;
realization of that pledge OF allegi-
ance. while men and women
danglcd from the limbs OF trees or
scorched in the cracking flames
of funeral pyres built by those
white brethren. who. few months
or years previous had fought side
by side 10 bring about "a realiza-
ton OF all that goes to make for
liberty and justice for all.
Mothers of those boys who now
lie i'm Flanders Field breathed the
oath OF allegiance To- that Flag
They gave up their loved ones rs
a human sacrifice for the perpetua-
ton of American ideals and prin-
ciples. and they were herded in
&C. cattle ships under the Flag of
this great Nation and carried TO
Europe TO view the graves of those
fallen heroes.
say this not in bitter remorse.
not in Communistic uttcrance of
degradation toward that banner.
but in an appeal TO all those who
take that oath that they take "A
new share i'm a higher regard for
that oath OF Allegiance taken. that
they make their. actions such that
this oath be lived up to in deed
and action as well as i'm word.
Then these 12.000.000 American
citizens will feel that truly Ameri-
ca goes forward toward a new
deal for the forgotten man and
that they can feel that life. liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness shall
become "A reality for those genera
lions which are TO follow and that
those who sleep beneath the soil
sacrificed to the ideals OF this ban
ner have not died I'm vain.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
Editorial
NEGRO PATRONAGE NOT WANTED

Last week we commented edtorialy upon the recent
action of the Sears Roebuck Grand River store dismiss
ing from its service three competent coored employees
the tire and battery department because of the alleged
demand Of public sentiment that these be discharged
$ on account OF their race.
There many such concerns that do not desire to
employ Negroes There also business places
that do not want Negro patronage.
Our attention has been called IA of race dis
elimination in one of Hamtramcks business the
matter having been brought to notice by the West Side
Civic Club of that community This progressive organiza-
ton has circulated printed appeal to the coored citizens
of Hamtramek which reads in part follows:
We as good law-abiding citizens of Hamramck.
who are instrumental in the progress of this community
place where the proprieor-drawS the color line.
L. The proprietor the Checker System Grocery
Store and Beer Garden at the Dequindre and
Connor has absolutely refused number of men custo
merS. because of color
- Two colored men were charged - cents each for
two bottles Of beer while white customers were paving
only 10 cents per bottle
1T is up to the good colored and white citizens to
support US in driving Jim Crowism out Of community.
Let unite and boycott such plates anywhere they
exist Let there be no robbery Of mans rights as
citizen
The circular is signed by the Civil Rights Committee
of the organization.
The West Side Civic Club Of Hamt9mck is 10 be
congratulated upon this organized effort to Danish Jim
Crowsm from their community They deserve and should
receive the united support Of every loyal coored and
woman IN that progressive city
riagrlht cases OF race determinations like the one in
question: snCuId not be allowed TO unchaenged and
unprotected To refuse service to customer in public
business place. discriminate against him by charging
him excessive price, is violation Of the Civil Rights
Act of Michigan
Dr. Byron Milton, prominent colored physician OF
River Rouge, Mich. recently received judgement for
damages. against the proprietor of the Lincoln Theatre
who Disseminated against the physician by charging him
an unreasonable price for ticket TO the theatre
It seems rather paradoxicd on the part Of propric
tor who welcomes colored customers in his grocery store
but discrmnate against them in his beer garden If Ne
not considered good enough TO be served in
his beer garden. they should feel themselves good TO
patronze grocery store operated by the propre
tor.
We not concerned about beer, but might
~ concerned about civil rights. We demand the prvi
ege Of spending money in public business place
choose TO patronze but have should have, too
much pride TO support those who do not want Negro
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
DlGEsT1NG The News

which he replied 20, this isn't our
regular bus. Our regular bus
broke down, the extra bus got
lost and this is the only bus left.
What bus,
Our first trouble came before
reaching Battle Creek. Having to
wait there an hour or so for adj
justments strolled around the
city | visited with Lawyer John
X. Golden, who. some of my read
ers will remember my writing
about some time ago when he was
the first colored man In Battle
Creek to run for a City Commits
sionership. While there | met a DR..
Evans. dentist, and If had known
how long the bus would have been
laid up for adjustments" | could
have given the Doctor a little dem
tai job. However. | was anxious
to get to Chicago, so back to the
bus station ! went. After waiting
there a half hour or so our Law
yer friend entered the station
with very charming young lady
whom he introduced as Miss Fran
ces Watkins. his former secretary
and who is slated for a govern
mental job at Lansing the first OF
July. so | learned conhdentially.
Finally the dead head man
aged to get the motor of the bus
running and for his pay he an
nounced he was riding" to Chi
cago. And thank heavens that he
did, although he did more work
ing than riding That bus had
more trouble than "A cat has kit
tens but thanks TO the colored
"dead-head' he always managed To
get the "durn' thing running
again. When we got to Chicago
everybody took up collection for
the "dead-head. don't know the
chaps name but heartily recon-
mend him as necessary adjunct
to all rundown busses.
Now that YOU know where | am
located and how | got here
promise you some up-to-date "di-
costing i'm this column from now
on.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
THE NEW DEAL, =
OUR FL A @
THEODORE II. BARNES

- = . . . = = - = = =
Wednesday. June II. was "A red
letter day IN America. That day
has been set aside and designated
as Flag Day | was reading the
pledge Of Allegiance. which reads
as follows. 81 pledge allegiance to
the flag of the United States of
America and to the Republic for
which IL stands; one Nation indi-
visible. with liberty and Justice for
all. The pledge Of every red
blooded American, regardless Of
race. creed. or color. The first
clause OF that phrase is accepta-
bic to the conditions as enjoycd
by all Every man in America
makes that solemn pledge the
pledge of allegiance to the flag of
the Emitted States of America and
the Republic for which il stands.
Tho latter clause OF that same
pledge "one Nation indiyisiblc with
liberty and justice for ALL" must
cause a lump to rise in the throat
of l2,000.000 American citizens
when they must repeat those
words
In the Revolutionary War. those
thoughts burned in the breast OF
Crispus Attacks, a runaway slave
as he shed tho first drop OF blood
for American independence. In the
Civil War. those Negroes quickly
mustered under General Grant to
try and suppress rebellious South
land repeated TO themselves that
oath and died to prove it. On San
Juan hill Negro troopers. charg-
ing those cntrenchcd Spaniards
under Theodore Roosevelt mutter-
ed that oath and died to make II
reality Fighting side by side
with the tri-color OF France and
the great standard of England. the
Negro breathcd that oath and gave
OF his life blood that Democracy
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
Slashes Man In
Judge Boyne's Court

Judge John A. Boyne's court
room was thrown into a panic
Wednesday morning when Early
Spruce. 1850 Division Street,
whipped out a knife and stabbed
his brother-in-law, Joseph Edison.
80. following Edison's arraignment
for assault and battery.
Edison fed through the court
room and sought refuge In the pri-
vate chambers OF the Judge while
court attaches subdued Spruce.
Edison was not hurt seriously al
though he was stabbed three times.
Judge Boyne. after quiet had
been restored in court, signed
warrant charging Spruce with fell
onius assault.
The assault and battery charge
was brought by Spruces wife. Ada
and the court room was packed
when Spruce leaped at Edison. On
~ Edisons ability to move through
the crowd saved him from suffer
ing serious injury.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
HAS RACE PRIDE
Detroit. Mich.
June 10, 1888.

To the Editor
Detroit Tribune
Dear Sir.
am reader of the Detroit Tri-
bune. In the issue of June II, |
was greatly surprised to read the
article stating that the Sears Roe
buck Department Store on Grand
River Avenue. this city has dis
charged several colored employees,
on account of their race, claiming
that public sentimene demanded
they be discharged.
Tho day when read the item. |
was on my way to this store to
make purchases of some tents,
riding Boots. pants and other
camping articles. in connection
with the United Soldiers League
of America. of which ! am a local
officer had also made purchases
at this store last month. and on
many other occasions; but the ar
ticle in the paper stops me, until
this firm can see the light Of day.
d few days ago. received let
ter from the store. soliciting the
patronage OF our organization.
am sending a marked copy of
the Tribune to our national head
quarters in New York, TO show
my reason for refusing to make
further purchases Of supplies from
the Sears Roebuck stores. until
the discrimination against colorcd
employees is discontinued by
branch store managers.
Yours respectfully.
(Signed)
Col. ]. NJ. r. Richardson
Commander
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
WRITING FROM CHICAGO!

Heretofore my "digesting' has
been done from a prison cell. No
longer is that necessary. | find
myself, through no effort of mine
but all through the kindness OF
Harry II, Pace. president of the
Supreme Liberty Life Insurance
Company. in a second floor Office
In their home office building. |
look out the window-on the Ave-
nue. and see life as il passes. I
remain in the Office and"digest'
through many papers. releases,
and personal letters. Life is won
derful and I'm grateful TO be alive.
The building in which / am To-
Gated is virtual beehive of Ne
gro business, affording direct dali
ly employment to about one hun
dred in the various Offices and
stores. and seven or eight hun
dred more i'm the field. The build
Ing is owned by Negroes and in
IL can be found every form of rae
ial enterprise. And from my scant
observation of It's tenants there
are but two firms that shall
he reluctant to patronize- one is
the beauty parlor and the other is
the undertaken. h
You are wondering how | got 10
Chicago? BY bus. my friends, by
bus. | often wondered how the
busses could transport people so
cheaply but after riding from
Jackson. Michigan to Chicago.
am wondering no more. In fact I
congratulate myself that / actual
~ got here. Nuif said But maybe
! was on the wrong bus line. How
ever. 10 anyone seeking cheap
transportation can recommend
the bus from experience.
ON the bus was "A colorcd por-
ter and another colored fellow
who was ead-hcading" to Chica-
20. If it hadn't been for the dead
head" we never would have reach
ed Chicago in the same bus we
left in. ! asked the regular porter
what was wrong with the bus TO
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24

Sincerely
Mabelle l.. Davis
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
SILENT SERVICE
-, J. D.. McCALL

u, J. D.. MCCALL
The day was lonely. dark and long,
My heart was sad and void of song.
And. going forth to break the spell.
wandered on through field and dell,
Until at length | reached the wood,
And there in dreamy silence stood
Upon a rosc-bush near my feet,
saw q rosebud fair and sweet,
Which all alone unloved, unseen
Was growing in the woodland green
And yet it seemed so full Of bliss,
1t filled my heart with happiness.
! heard a song upon the breeze
! saw Songbrd in the trees,
Which all alone, unloved unwooed,
Was singing there in solitude,
And yet it's song SO rich and free,
Was one of two-fold victory
Each patient soul, each lonely heart
That acts unseen it's humble part,
Is but a human bird or flower
That fills the world with secret power
And helps it's sad old heart to sing
A song of triumph to it's King.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-24
GOOD LUCK, TO THE WORLD!

The Detroit World the bi-weekly chain papers
published by the Scott Newspaper Syndicate Of Atlanta,
Georgia made its advent into the Motor City last Satur-
day Alfred Bailey local editor Golee Bryant Manag-
ing editor; and Rayied Gorum publicity director.
The publication is regulation-sze having eight
pages and carrying sprinking Of local which is
Atlanta each week and sandwiched in with mass
Of syndcated and stock used in the Scott
chain papers 1t is ambitious venture the part Of the
Atlanta promoters and far the local sponsors
concerned it is still courageous undertaking
the latter mast bear the financial expense and risk
To the publication and its staff we say. good
luck