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Meridian Heights Presbyterian-The Rev
Sidney Blair Harry, pastor. Unified serv-
ice at $50. Communion and reception of
members.
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Broadway NJ. E.-The Rev Richard NJ
Willard. pastor. Morning theme The Fact
Of Victorious Faith Epworth League at
$50.
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at Philadelphia. rain.
FELDMAN. OLN DRAW

Pittsburgh at Brooklyn to be paved I
later cate.
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Church of Christ Mission-Services vii
be- held at 1890 and 1870. Robert Dillinge
will speak at both meetings.
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Central Christian-The Rev. w. A
Shullenberger. pastor. Morning theme
out of Egypt"
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Second EvangelicaI-The Rev. F. c
Wacknitz. pastor. Unified service at $50
holy communion.
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Eighth Christian-The Rev. Glen w.
Nell. pastor. Morning theme. Where
God Will Meet U.s. night union service
with Memorial Baptist church.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22

In recent editorial comment on
the announced intention Of DR..
X. II. Motion to retire as president
of Tuskegee Institute. the Chicago
Defender. a newspaper published
by and for Negroes, strikes this
surprising, but refreshing note:
II is to be hoped for the sake Oh
the institution its purposes and OBJ
jectives, that the trustees will make
such selection as will be an assur-
once TO those who contribute to
the support OF the institute and to
those who seek intelligence in the
institution that the principles es-
tablIshed by Booker Washington
and sustained to the best OF his
ability by DIR. Motion will be car
ried on.
We say surprising" for the
reason that The Defender Is COM
monty regarded as radical and Is
presumed to be out of sympathy
with the more moderate point OF
view OF those Negroes and whites
who prefer the Washington and
Motion tradition 10 any other In
American Negro life.
The Defender strikes timely
note. and In the opinion Of The Ad-
vertiser speaks wisely. The Ad-
vertiser would not presume 70 ad-
'vocate any one individual for the
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
Go to some Church
Every Sunday!
The Washington
Motion Tradition
And the Succession

honor OF guiding Tuskegee Insti-
tute. II has no candidate.
But the Advertiser does not
hesitate to say that II trusts the
board OF trustees will be as wise
in making its third choice of a
president as 1t was in making is
first two choices. If the board
should at last falter in It's duty TO
the Negro In the South and put q
radical Negro educator In the place
OF DR.. Motion, It might prove ir-
retrievable.
The Washington-Moton tradition
should dictate the succession.
Some man whose professional
equipment is beyond question.
but whose temperament and back
ground TIT him especially for life
In the Black Belt of the Deep
South. where the people he is call
ed to train must live and seek ad-
justment, should be chosen as
president.
Tuskegee Institute Is an admir-
able college. II was founded by
the greatest Negro that ever lived.
II would be an affront TO his MEM
ory and a grievous injury to Gods
black children everywhere to put
man In washington's and
Motions place whose point Of view
and methods would make enimies
instead of friends for Negroes.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
EAST END NEWS
by Julia Mae Turner

Mrs Il. Gaskin. $50 Tennessee.
entertained her husband AT sur
prise birthday bridge party last
week Among those present we're:
Mr. and Mrs. Williams. Mr.. and
Mrs James Richardson. Mr.. and
Mrs William Gentry. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Mason. Miss Nettie
Foster Ralph Foster. and Mrs.
Flora Hatton.
Mrs Bessie Terry and niece.
Geneva Porter. 259 Tennessee
street, have returned to the city.
following a fortnight's visit in Lex
ington Kentucky and Middleton,
Ohio
The dinner sponsored by the
Fourteenth Community Progressive
Club. will be held at the residence
of Mr and Mrs. Eugene Mumford,
3@S Tennessee street. Small tokens
will be presented TO the unfortu-
nate persons OF the community All
members and their families are in
vited.
The Junior Sewing Circle held q
very enjoyable bazaar. Saturday
Dec -. al the home Of Miss julia
Mae Turner II was delightful
atfai: Three lovely quilts and 9TH
or gitis were presented
The Christmas party for the
benefit OF the youngsters of the
nnanity VIII be given Sunday
- There viii be lots OF fun ant
Nre cnts for all
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
LA N SIN G
BY Mrs. G. NJ. Wagner

Sunday. Dec. ,, the Lords sup
per was administered at Hills
dale Baptist Church. The sermon
was preached by Rev. Young, for
merly OF Detroit and Albion. Mich.
who spoke from st Luke %. He
announced that within a short
time, the church would begin
holding services in a building of
their own.
The ladies of Hillsdale Baptist
held a rummage sale. last Thurs
day. at Division and Main streets
Mr.. and Mrs White, OF Leslie.
spent Thanksgiving week end with
her mother. Mrs. Rosaona Dawson.
1905 W ST. Joe street. They re-
turned TO their home Saturday
leaving their mothers health some
what improved
a family reunion was celebrated
At the home of Mr.. and Mrs j.
Mckinley Lee. on Thanks giving
and on the following Saturday. a
birthday party was given. honor
In Mrs Lee. The honoree received
may lovely tokens.
The Health Week program. plan
cd for Dec. 9. al the George r. Col
Tins a. " r. Church was post
pored because Of the inability OF
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
SPIRITUALIST TEMPLE OF
TRUTH
$3.50 Beaublen at Theodore

Services all day last Sunday
were very inspiring. The s. 9. les
son was on Faith" Many helpful
thoughts were given.
The pastor. Rev. Williams, de-
livered a fine sermon. Sunday
morning on Goods Covenant With
Man." Gen. 9:9 The Bible Class
Sunday evening discussed the sub
iect. "Solomon's Choice of Wis
dom" The sermon delivered Sun
day night was brought by the pas
tor. text Psalm 81.
There will be two programs rem
dered on Dec. 25. under auspices
of the Lyceum Glass. at 3 a. IN.
and at IL a. m.
On the afternoon OF Dec. 2b. the
Junior choir will render a specla.
musical program. TO which the
public is invited.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
INKSTER, MICH.
NEWS


The headquarters OF the Royal
Circle OF Friends were beautifully
idecked with Christmas decora.
tions, and covers were laid for 2O(
members of the Gospel Choral Un-
ion and their pastors. Thursday. al
$3.50 D. m. a delicious turkey din.
ner was served by an efficient
committee. at 2240 Antietam
street. Among the pastors and
pastors and choral units present
were: Rev. Shearer. Rev. Maskin,
Rev. o. b. Jones, Rev. A. l.. Mer-
ritt. Rev. w. L. Whitsey, of Mt
Clemens; Rev. William p. Henson
was absent. due to the illness OF
his wife. There are nine choruses
and choirs connected with this
union, their chief aim being to
save souls.
Beginning on the second Sun
day and continuing through the
third Sunday In January, the Cos
pei Choral Union will celebrate
their first anniversary, at Calvary
Baptist Church. OF which Rev.
Mastin is pastor. The following or
ganizations are asked to partici-
pate; City Prayer Band. City Usher
Board. City Musicians. Ministerial
Alliance Of BaptIs' and Methodist
denominations.
Sunday. Dec. 16, the Gospel
Choral Union presented a spiritual
program at First Baptist Church.
Inkster. Thursday night, Dec. 20,
the group assisted In the evange-
Est service at Rev. Shearer's
The little daughter Of
Madam Hutchins rendered fine as
sistance at the piano. Professor
Dorsey. Gospel song-writer, of
Chicago. will participate at some
Of the services
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
VACATION CLUB

Miss Inez Robinson ,6369 Theo-
dore, was hostess to the club, Sun
day, Dec 3. II WIS the third regu-
lar meeting since the close OF the
year. Nine new members were ad-
ded.
The club also celebrated their
second anniversary on 1'hanksgiv-
ing Day. with an unusual holiday
dinner, served at the home OF Mrs
Gholson. 3545 Superior street. Gov
ers were laid for forty-eight.
The dinner was followed by a
unique program Patrick Patello
was the principal speaker.
Among the guests of honor
were Mrs. Parter. Mrs. Georgia
Dosier. Mrs. Mary Knox. Mr.. and
Mrs Edward Lewis. Miss Taylor
and Charles Reynolds.
AT a recent meeting. all the Of
ficers cf the club were reelected.
Fred Gholson is president; Jessie
Robertson, treasurer; Birdie Ghol-
son. secretary.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
CO-OPS CLUB

The Co-ops. one of the city's
most progressive social clubs. is
planning for an active and inter-
esting round Of Christmas affairs.
On SUNDAY. Dec 90. will feature
their fourth pre-Christmas pro-
gram. All friends are cordially in
vited to attend this function. which
will be given at the Sophia Wright
Settlement. 663 Superior, at 5 p
M; on the Sunday before Christ
mas
The club will again entertain
their friends at their popularity
contest, to be held at Artistic Tenn
pie. on Elmwood street. Saturday,
Dec. %. when the kind queen OF
the contest will be crowned.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
Ask Employment OF
Negroes on N.Y.P.O.
NEGROES DENIED
JOBS ON GOVT
PROJECTS IN N Y.

New York, Scoring the consls.
tant refusal Of the mechanics, par
ticularly on federal projects which
II has handled, the National Ass".
clation for the Advancement Of
Colored People has asked Secre'
tary of the Interior Harold l.
Ickes, to use his influence to end
this discriminatory practice where
federal funds are being used for
construction.
The James Stewart Company
has recently been awarded the
contract for the construction Of
nine-story post Office and federal
Office building to be erected In
vesey Street. New York City. The
amount of the contract is $6,697,
900, which Is to come from p. w.
A. funds.
I'm view of the announced In
tention Of the p. w. A. and F. K.
r. A. to sponsor a housing and
construction program running in
to the billions of dollars" Mr..
Ickes Is reminded. I'VE urge re-
spectfully that the Secretary OF the
Interior once more make a vigor-
GUS prououncement on the neces-
sity of opening up employment op-
portunities to colored as we'll as
white workers and that some
follow-up efforts be made to see
that gross discrimination is not
practiced by contractors handling
federal projects"
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
BUzzING BEE CLUB NO. 6


The club met Tuesday night, at
Central Community Center, from z
Ito 3. in Room ABB. Devotionals
were led by the president, Miss p.
NJ. Whitman Committees gave in
their reports
The club Is planning to orga-
nlze a basketball team OF boys end
girls
Five new members were added,
The former secretary turned
over the Books to the new secre-
tary. Mrs. A. L. Bobbs.
The club also met Dec. IL. al
which time a special speaker nd
dressed the organization.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
N. W. DETROIT
& FERNDALE
by J {. Bryant
Kentucky st

Sunday. Dec. 90, the schedule al
First Baptist Church. Smile Road
will be as follows Morning SER
vice 1O;45: evening worship. 7:45
on Tuesday, Dec. 90. at a m, q
special sermon will be delivered
on "The Virgin Birth" AT : p. III.
there will be a program and
Christmas tree. Wednesday, &c, at
: D. NJ. ordaination service and
preaching will be held.
Albert Dutlcy. 20004 Wisconsin,
died on Dee. IL. at the age OF S4'
lie was born in Georgia. The sur
yiyors are Mrs. Clara Dutley. the
widow. five sons and three daugh-
ters. and thirteen grandchildren
Funeral services were held at
First Baptist Church. Saturday, at
D. m Re, Theodore Williams
officiated
The grocery store OF C. H. Rich
ardson. 2OO06 Greenlawn street.
was damaged by fire last Friday
morning The loss is estimated at
100000.
James r. Edmond. 21345 Ithaca
street. is al Ford Hospital. where
he will undergo an operation.
Mrs. Mary Burton, 1894 Rose
lawn street. died at Receiving
Hospital. Dec. 8, at the age OF AZ.
She was born in Tuscaloosa, Ala
and was member of the c. NJ. +
Church. The funeral was held a.
Oak Grove A. NJ +. Church, Ken
tucky street. last Saturday, a
li:i5 She is survived by her hus
band. Rush Burton; "a brother
Willie Collier; and host o
friends
Mrs Mabel Pines OF Chicago. i
in the city. TO attend the funera
of her stcp-moiher. the late Mrs
Mary Burton
Mrs Mary Brooks OF Cherry
lawn. spent last week in Memphis
Tenn. where she had a delightful
soiourn
Or. c c Thomas. local dentist
has moved his office to 500 s
Mile Road on the Fcrndale side
James Mason died. Sunday, Dec
.. at Eloisc Hospital at the age o
so. He was born in Tennessee
Surviving are five sons and tw,
daughters. The funeral was held a
McF rs Funeral Home.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
NEWS FROM SUBURBS AND MICHIGAN CITIES

DR.. U. S. Bagley, of Saginaw, was
unable TO participate on the pro-
gram at that ime.
The +. and A. M. Masons held
their installation on Dec. IL, al
the home OF Mrs. Hazel Ross, In
connection with birthday party
they sponsored In honor of Steven
Lucas. He was presented with a
lifetime membership to the o. Il.
g.. for dutiful attendance. A de-
lightful repast was served.
j. Mckinley Lee was recently
called to Atlanta. Ca by the SER
ious illness OF his mother, who
died before his arrival.
The regular meeting and general
election OF the Capital City Temple
No. 30S. | b. p o. K. OF w occurred
recently. Daughter Ruler Gertrude
Mckinley Lee. was reelected. and
Mrs. Rosetta Lucas was reelected
treasurer; Mrs G. NJ Wagner, as
SlStdHl bdubutti iNuici iHS Sehci
officers were changed. Plans were
made for installation and reception,
on the second Thursday evening in
January.
The Joint committee OF Silver
Leaf Temple No. 534 and Capital
City Temple No. 30S was held Fri
day. Dec. II. and planned a party
The president OF the committee. ].
Lee, will give a party Mt
his home s14 w. ST. Joe. Friday.
Dec. 21
On NJ fears eve. dance Will
be given at Masonic Hall. 303 S.
Washington. from 3 until ! p. m.
Refreshments will be served. The
OF the committee are J.
Dorsey. ]. Austin. G. Lee. +. Walk
ar. and A. Roberts.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
NORTH END
SOCIAL NEWS
by Mr.. M. l.. Gil
l3S53 Goddard

Miss Grace Jenkins. president OF
the Young Girls Athletic Club. is
entered in a local popularity con-
test
Mrs. Lottie Lee is i'll at Receiv-
ing Hospital. at this writing. Her
neighbors and many friends are
hoping for her ultimate recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. James III. Blaine
have left on a motor trip to Balti-
more. where they will enjoy
Christmas and New Years Day
with Mrs. Ada Smith. mother of
Mrs. Blaine. Friends wish them a
delightful trip and holiday vaca-
tion.
The State Executive Board
meeting was held In Saginaw, in
late November. Miss Cleo Haley
presided as chairman. The next
meeting OF the board will be held
in Jackson. Mich, May. 1885. All
clubs, who wish to connect with
the state organization OF clubs.
the special dispensation OF Joining
fees which will be In force until
are invited to avail themselves OF
that time.
The wedding OF Miss Dorothy
Graves and Leroy Simmons was
an interesting event of late Nov
ember. The young couple spoke
their vows at the home OF the
bride. in Woodrow avenue. Mrs.
Simmons a popular beautician in
North Detroit.
Mrs. Alice Godbold. wife of Of
ficer Eugene Godbold. of the De-
troit Police Department, was re-
Gently made member OF the ,
North End Social Club.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22

Ans Your older brother can get
YOU job working under him II you
don't lose any time asking him
about Il Write 10 him at once and
make Your plans to go to New Or
leans as soon as you hear from
him
J. II. ID. Did my girl friend tell
the truth. and did do wrong In
accusing her Of what I dldl
Ans Your girl friend gave your
wrist watch to another boy; she
didn't lose It. The boy doesn't care
anything about the watch. and II
YOU don't make her get IL back for
you pretty soon. then the boy Is GO
ing 10 sell 1t You had better see
her about the matter at once
". VI. B.Can you please tell me
where my daughter Is. and how
can get in touch with hcrl
Ans Your daughter Is also look
ing for you and suggest that you
write 10 Your son in Memphis
lTenneasec 7 believe that he will
have some good news for you.
! r II. Please tell me who stole
my purse.
Ans Yon left your purse lying
ion the counter when you bought
that material for the dresses sew.
eral days ago Go back TO the ste Z
and ask about H. and believe you
will find that they are holding II
for you
4 4. j. r. Should I move or stal
where ! am for n while longerl
Ans: Your Beauty Shop has beer
in that same place for seven years,
so wouldn't advise you to move /
now Wait till you are able to ge
better place and some more mod
ern equipment
n. G.-Is my husband goinl
through with his plans, and hov
can l stop hlmf
Ans: Your husband has alread,
made all the arrangements for hi
divorce. and he has you where yol
can't afford to say anything. II yol
still love him. then you shoul'
have thought OF that when yol
started all the trouble.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
|COV..CEN. FRANK
MURPHY, GIVEN
De EGREE HONOR

Manila. p. Frank Murphy,
Governor-General OF the Philip
pines. and former mayor OF De-
troit, Michigan, was the central
figure Nov. II, In one of the most
impressive ceremonies ever held In
the islands, when the honorary de-
gree Of. Doctor OF Laws, was con-
ferred upon him by the University
OF Canto Tomas. the Oldest insti-
tuition Of learning under the Ameri-
can flag. Santa Tomas was found
ed In 1911
II was not formal honor which
came to him because of his posi-
tion. No other governor-general
has been selected for this distinc-
tion. and only one other man has
had II.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
ECORSE
by Mrs. w II. Beilenson
The Rev. Davis. pastor OF the

First Baptist Church, of Ecorse, de-
livered fine sermon last Sunday
morning. He has just returned
from a vacation In the South where
he visited his family and friends In
Alabama.
The monthly report OF the dea-
cons was success, with Deacon
Peter Johnson in the lead. The B.
Y. u. IT, has improved in every way.
under the leadership OF the new
president. Miss Luella Johnson. The
musical program was given by the
New Bridge Master Five, for the
benefit of the Beulah Mission Socic
ty. Others on program were the
Seven Sisters and little Bee Quart
eth. Mrs. w. NJ Johnson. president
OF the Mission Society. thanks all
who helped make the program
success.
The Junior League held II meet
ing last Sunday afternoon at First
Baptist Church. Ecorse.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
ST. PAUL A. N. z. CHURCH
578 8 Radenmncher avenue
Rev. M r. Rhonenee, pastor

The revival which has been IN
progress at st. Paul A. M. T.
Church, will close Friday, Dec. 81.
Rev. Mrs. Smith, the evangelist.
will then go to Ann Arbor, to en-
gage in special services there dur
ing the Gath and 25th. Last Sunday
night, she delivered a soul-stirring
message, and four members were
added TO the church.
There will be sunrise services"
at st. Paul A. M. f. on Christmas
500 a. m. and at IL a. m.
The First Baptist Church and St.
Paul will hold joint service at
above-named church. Rev. f. A.
Williams will be the speaker. Hot
coffee and cup ,akes will be serv-
ed nj the 8 o'clock service.
The Gospel Chorus and Senior
Choir OF the Baptist Church will
present Christmas carol program,
on the fifth Sunday night, at 8
o'clock.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22

Mrs. Bernice Kersey organist. The
Feast OF Seven Tables" under
auspices OF Missionary Society
went over in a big way. Mrs. A. T.
Williams is president.
Sunday was pastors day at Sec
ond Baptist Church. Rev G. Rob-
erson spoke at morning and even
ing services. The attendance was
large. Rev. and Mrs. Mona Mus OF
Romulus, Mich attended the SER
vices. Those present at this church
Dec. 7th heard Prince Wilbur of
Detroit. perform on two pianos at
the same time will always remem-
ber this rare treat.
"The Young Matrons" Club
were very successful in their chill
tsupper on Wednesday and Thurs
lday evenings at Second Baptist
Church. They made a substantial
donation to the church on the Bap-
tistry. Mrs. c. Brown, president.
The Sunday School will hold
their Christmas tree and pageant
on Christmas Eve. The choir's can
tata, MY Song and My Star" will
be rendered Dec. %.
Austin Lucas died Wednesday,
Dec. IL. at $50 p. m. at his home.
502 Watlin Blvd. Funeral services
were held at Second Baptist Mon
day. Dec. 18th. Rev. G. Robertson
officiated. The deceased was SO
years old. He leaves his father.
Walter Lucas, Dresden. Ont; two
cons. Harold and Theodore. both Of
Ann Arbor; two daughters, Mrs.
Frances Pullen. Ann Arbor and
Mrs. Agatha Maxwell OF Ypsilanti
Burial was in Stonycreek. Rich
ardson's Funeral Home having
charge OF the body
Percy Walls OF Detroit spent the
weekend visiting his cousin, Floyd
Walls
Palm Leaf Club will hold their
holiday party at the home of Mrs.
Sarah Starks on Forest avenue.
The Friendship Circle met with
Mrs. Bernice Kersey Friday tried
a quilt which went to Mrs. Viola
Starks Next meeting will be with
Mrs. Lucille Richardson, on Satur-
day. Dec. %. This club will have a
square dance at Good Samaritan
Hall for benefit of Christmas
baskets for needy.
Social Ten Club will hold their
Christmas party Thursday. Dec.
90. at the home of Mrs Bessie Bur-
den. 6l2 Monroe.
The Modernistic Club met last
week with Mrs. Don Heath. Ann
Arbor.
Rev. and Mrs. G w. Carr in
with Mr. and Mrs. c Tan
ner attended the anniversary SER
vices of Rev A. l.. Merit of Ink
ster Sunday afternoon Rev. S. d.
Ross was speaker.
The sick OF the week are Mrs.
Mae Cooper, Ella Golden. Nancy
Bailey Ypsilanti has been we'll
represented at the revival services
conducted by Evangelist Viola
Smith of Columbus, Ohio at st.
Paul A. NJ f.. 57l S. Rademacher
street. Detroit. The o. F. s. ban
quei last Friday. Dec. II was a
very nice affair Guests from Ann
Arbor and Monroe Chapters en-
ioyod very nice time. Mrs. Aman-
ia Freeman was the receiver of
lovely token from matron In APP
preciation Of her good work dur
ing the past year Mr.. Roselle
Brown sang two beautiful solos
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

Rev J. X. Matthews, OF Ilirming-
ham, Ala. occupied the pulpit Sun.
day morning and took his text
from Matt. 11:12. subject, Pull
ing With Strength" In the after.
noon, the Sunday School congres.
met at the church.
Sunday night. Rev. Matthews de-
livered another powerful sermon
using the text. John 14:15-17 sub
ject. "The Gift of the. Holy Spirit
The public Is invited to attend ser
vices at this church.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1934-12-22
WH0GrrF IL CLrB

"he club members were hostess
es at cabaret party last Satur-
day night at the home Of Mrs. Ed
ma Ratliff Little Misses Mercy d..
Rush. Matte Pinkney, and Helen
Cooper furnished the entertain
ment for the occasion.
Among the clubs represented
were: the Orange Blossom Club,
the New Deal Club. the Excelsior
Club, and Hollywood Sportsman's
Club.
The Whoopee will give a dinner
dance. Dec. 90. at SIT Warren Ave.