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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
CAMPAIGN PLANNED FOR
SALE OF 7. B. SEALS

Belief that Michigan people are
again ready-and anxious to take
an active part in the relief OF hui
man needs. was expressed recent
ly by Or. Bruce II. Douglass. pre-
sident Of the Michigan Tubercu
losis Association. DIR. Douglass
declared that his belief was bas-
ed on the reports OF the Associa-
tons staff members who have
been engaged in personal contact
work for the past few weeks.
Twelve million Christmas seals
2.000,OO0 more than i'm 1884 will
be distributed by the Association
this year. With The hoped-for in-l
crease in revenue II is planned ID,
enlarge the organization pro-
gram OF tubcrculin testing and
chest X-raying Special attention
will be devoted in 1896 TO the exa-
mination OF contacts and school
employees.
During the period from Novem-
her 1891 To June 1895. SS,841
Michigan people have been given
tuberculin tests at the Christmas
seal clinics sponsored by the AS
ISOLATION. In the same period Of
time. 1887 persons were X-rayed.
and all X-rays were made> by the
MTA's portable unit.
or those X-rayed. 3.649 were
found to have childhood type tub
erculosis. and adult type was dis
covered In 1923. Two hundred sew
enteen were suspected of having
tuberculosis.
More than 10000 OF the over
$4,000 persons tuberculin tested
during the four and one-half year
period. were tested In the nine
month span from September 1894
10 June 1885.
The popularity OF these Christ
mas seal clinics is exemplified in
the fact that during a recent eli
mic for contacts In Tuscola coun-
~. Sc people travelled a total OF
1900 miles to be X-rayed. One boy
pedaled II miles To and from the
clinic on a bicycle.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
SAPPHIRE CLUB

The weekly meeting of the Sap
phire Club was held Oct. II. at
the Lucy Thurman Branch Y. w.
G. A. Election of officers was held,
the following being elected
Elizabeth Lewis. president:
Gwendolyn Thompson. vice presi-
dent; Theresa King. secretary; ;
Lillian Russian. assistant. secrc-
tary; Geraldine Wells, treasurer:
Louise Stewart. business manager:
Thelma Brown. social chairman.
Vivian Brown. educational chair
man
This group of wide-awake Young
women are most enthusiastic re-
sarding their fall and winter
plans.
Watch this paper Tor an an
nouncement OF unique Thanks
giving party
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
Workers Organized For Community Fund Driu.
Colored Division Headed By
John c. Dancy, Director
Of Urban League
Green Pastures Camp One OF Pro-
jects Under Urban League
by staff Reporter


In the same efficient man.
ner in which he directs the
Detroit Urban League and
the many projects and acti-
vities under the Urban Lea
que supervision, John G.
Dancy has completed plans
for the annual Community
Fund campaign among the
colored citizens of Detroit.
The Urban League and its many
subsidiary activities are partici-
pants in the Community Fund. One
of the most significant and out
standing projects which comes
under the direction of Mr.. Dancy
and the Detroit Urban League. Is
the magnificent Green Pastures.
Donated BY Couzens
The Green Pastures Camp Is the
summer camp for the underprivi
legged children of Detroit. TIL,
camp came into being as the brain
child of Mr.. Dancy. Five years ago.
he succeeded In securing for this
project the support of Senator
James Couzens. who built this
camp at cost of 100000 II is the
finest camp of its kind in The
United States. for Negro children.
The Green Pastures Camp Is To-
Gated seventy miles from Detroit.
near Grasse Lake. Mich. II is ~
plant consisting of seventy-iiy"
acres Of beautiful wooded hills. ten
modern campers cottages. a dire
tors cottage, hospital. dinpa
hall and recreation building. an
athletic field. and an ideal lak
beach
In addition TO Mr.. Dancy's super
vision. the camp has a staff az
eighteen people, including camp
director. counselor personnel OF
eleven young college men and wo
men, a registered nurse. a dining
room staff OF four. and a laun-
dress
The past camp season comprised
twelve weeks. during which time
120 children were taken TO the /
camp by bus from Detroit every |
two weeks. Each group enjoyed
these two weeks in thel camps |
wholesome atmosphere. where
they were able to indulge in plenty
Of play in the fresh air, and
abundant wholesome food and rest.
Camp Activities
The accompanying pictures por-
tray some of the groups which
participated in the activities at
Green Pastures during the past
summer season. The camp actiU-
ties consist OF athletics. swimming.
handIcraft, woodcraft. nature
CONTINUED on Page 81 !
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
NEWS FROM INKSTER, MICH.

Project Tend To Raisc Tho Status
or The People. Socially Morally
and Cnlmrally9" ES- senator Cha
los Rnxhoroueh will be the chief
speaker Robert simmons will be
chairman
The Roy Scouts gave dance al
Lincoln school last Friday night.
The Young and old alike danced
Ia The strains OF jazz, until the wee
hours OF morning
= II Is reported that William Glov-
en- is engaged to a beautiful teach
er OF Quitman County. Mississippi.
Get your news items in early
each week. in order 20 insure pub
LEGATION.
The Willing Workers Club, o.,
Smith Chapel. entertained AT The
lovely home of Mrs Joseph Davis,
of Irene street. Monday evening.
Mrs Irene Kilgore is the progress.
sive president Of the club.
Mrs Burnside. of River Rouge
is convalescing at the home of hen
sister. the popular Mrs AlbcrIha
Louis. of Cherry street.
Rev and Mrs Merritt Rev ano
Mrs. a ID Evans and little daugh
ter. Bobby were dinner guests ol
Mr. and Mrs Fort. OF walnut
street Sunday afternoon
The Ladies' Elks club oi this
locality has on membership dis
pcnsatiol and many worthy ladies
are expected to join
Rev j. w Saunders will hold hi,
first quarterly conference at Smitl
Chapel A NJ f. Church. Sunda,
evening
Rev A. l.. Merritt is the progrvs
CONTINUED on Page 6)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

Wednesday for the shooting to
ems on July %, 1894. at Blades
burg, Md. by officer Charles Flory.
Stevens was arrested by Officer
Fiory for a minor traffic viola
ton as he was driving through
Bladesburg. The officer started TO
take Stevens 10 jail In his own
car. II was charged NJ the time
that Stevens made an attempt 10
escape. whereupon Flory shot him
three times al close range. The Of
Tense was very minor one ana
Maryland law does not permit an
officer 10 shoot 10 kill In such
cases. Neyc,;hcl S.. rlory was ac-
united In May oI this year on 4
criminal ,narec. Illadensburg Is
notorious for It's prcjudiccd atts-
tudc toward colorcd peoples and
Negro motorists in part lcular
Followr,r the acluiual on IN"
criminal ,hmgc. TIE ATTORNEYS
pressed u suit f., civil damage
The case was called very sudden
" for Wednesday and after hrar'
ing three witnesses Tor Mrs. SieN-
ems. the jury brought In the YER
diet after three hours ot dciihera
ton
The trial was held before judge
/ william l.. Loker and Joseph {
Mattingly Belford " Lawson 81
Washington. ID. &. and Thnrrooo
Marshall at Baltimore. the latter
representing the y. a. \. {. L.
were the attorneys for Mrs. stew
ems. The other organization as
sisting In the case was civic fed
Grafton.
Both judges are described as he
ing eminently fair in both the cri
lminal and civil actions.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

u. ARMY OK'S
SIX NATIONAL
GUARD u NIT

New York-Six colored national
gaurd units are federally recog-
nized according 10 ID letter receiv-
ed from the War Department by
the N. A. A. c. =. today They are:
369th Infantry. n. Y. Sth Illinois
Infantry (less 3rd Battalion) ILL.,;
Company A. 372 Infantry. District
OF Columbia. End Battalion. S72nd
Infantry. Ohio; 3rd Battalion.
372nd Infantry. Mass; First Sep
arate Company Infantry. Md.
In answer To further question
by the N. A. A. c. p. the War De-
partment gave the stations of the
four colored regular army units
as follows: cath Infantry. Fort
Benning, Ga; 25th Infantry. Fort
Huachuca, Ariz.; 9Th Calvary. Fort
Riley. Kan; 10th Calvary, Fort
Leavenworth. Kan; Fort Myer.
Va. and West Point, n. Y.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

The Imperial Literary and AT
Social club met al the home OF
Mrs Nannie Demby. OF Inkster ,
Road Wednesday evening, AT /
o'clock. with Mrs. Nellie Pace pre-
siding. After the business period.
the hostess served "A delicious
luncheon. Mrs. Billie J.. Holloway
was guest OF honor
The Gospel Choral Union OF De-
troit. held their regular inspira-
tionaI serN ices at the First Baptist
Church in Inkster. at 3 p. m. last
Sunday. with Mrs. Artelia Hutch
ms presiding. Rev. Phelps. Rev.
Merritt, and Rev. Evans were the
ministers present.
Rev. +. NJ. Dozier has climaxed
another successful year at Womack
Temple C. NJ. +. Church ana Is
preparing for the annual confer
ence
Thursday and Friday nights
marked the hrst anniversary OF
Oscar Orange as director of the
Second Baptist senior choir MANY
useful gifts were given him. in
appreciation OF the splendid ser
vice he has rendered Mesdamcs
Robinson and Iiutchins were
guest artists. The following choirs
participated: ST. stephen Gospel
Chorus. Detroit John Wesley a
VI. Il. Zion senior choir. Detroit
First Baptist senior choir. InksteT
and Smith Chapel's Gospel Chorus
Of Inkster. Rev A. D. Evans and
his congregation extend cordial
invitation To the public To visit
smith Chapel when in Inkster
The Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Post. OF the American Legion will
entertain at the home OF Comrade
Will Harris. 29i4 Henry street
Saturday. Oct 26. Cleveland Cur
ray Is senior commander
The senior choir OF Smith Chap
I'll A. NJ T. Church entertained a
large audience Sunday evening. a,
the regular service hour. The choir
was at It's best. with Professor
Harrison directing. Mr.. Bolden
and Miss Finley were guest artists.
The Gospel Choruses will enter
tain on the third Sunday evening
in November.
The Inkster Young Peoples
Forum will convene at Smith
Chapel Church at 3 y. m. next sun
day. The theme for discussion will
Be DOES The Stun Clearance
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

several skit- and songs, Written
bA ,hc pupils OF Garii,ld lnierme-
diate school. made up part of the
Program OF the Michigan Educa-
tion Association Convention held
IN hi, city Friday. October %. All
public schools We're closed so that
teachers could attend.
The Garheld part of the program
Mas arranged by Miss Ella Odien.
auditorium teacher. and was given
az The Womens City club. II show
ed how talent in the writing OF
dramatic sketches and songs is de-
veloped by the work of the school
auditorium.
The program consisted of the
following original playlets:
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
Pupils Give Demonstration
At Teachers Me etin g

"'rhe Lost Pearls" Matte Shaw.
"a Brothers Prank" Marion
Brown and silk Stockings.
Arsulia Talley
The parts in these plays wer"
taken by Joyce Dancer, Arsulia
Talley. Matte Shaw. Mary Hall.
Russell Hallums. Jessie Sander
field. I.eola Sanders. Dorothy Gray
Marion Brown, Lillian Hawkins.
Pearl Johnson. Carmel Capito.
Rosallie Brown and Dorothy Gil
bert
There was also given "Encour-
agement." by Dunbar. which was
acted by Pearl Johnson and Mary
| Hall.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

the National Association for the
Advancement OF Colored People.
The y. A. A. G.. y. letter says In
part.
And what of the slaves them
selves in other parts of Africa. in
British. italian. French and Bel
gian colonies? Dispossession from
tho land. denied of the vote and OF
any scmblance OF Justice. vicious
based upon color
merely drag out the suffering OF
the natives. In the light OF what IS
in the Belgian Congo.
in Kenya, In South Africa. slav.
cry in Ethiopia is certainly no
worse than the horrors which ma
tives IN these territories endure al
the hands OF civilized nations.
Finally. suppose we reverse the
picture for moment. You main
the SINE principles say that Italy
has right to 'ciyihze' Ethiopia
and end barbarities. Would You on
the same principle sat that Ital,
has the right and obligation To in
wade the United States and 'civilize'
II because OF barbarities which
equal. IL not exceed. anything
which II is charged Is taking place
in Ethiopia? Have you forgotten
how only a few months ago two
prisoners were chained in cof-
IN like box on the chaingang In
Nnrth Carolina and forced 20 stand
here in freezing weather urb'
their feet rottcd and fell off? Hay
you forgotten the lynching pf
Claude Neal last October 26'h
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
Bethel's Senior Choir
To Sponsor Musicale
Sunday, Oct. II.

A pre-twilight musicale Will be
presented at Bethel A. nj. r.
Church. Sunday. Oct. 81. at p
m. under the auspices Of the SEN
Tor choir of the church. The COM
bined senior church choirs OF the
city will participate. including
Second Baptist Scott NJ. r.. 81.
stephen A. ". r.. Ebenozer A. "
e., Tabernacle BAPTIST. Shiloh
Baptist. and the y W. c. 4. elee
club.
The musicale promises to he a
real treat The public is invited TO
attend.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
SILVER MOON SOCIAL

The club was entertained by
Mrs. Pearl Bryant. Friday. Oct. is,
AT her lovely home. The hostess
served .. -avory menu. consisting
of roast veil. and potato salad. hot
tea. crackers. pineapple ice cream
and cake
Plans were made for the mas
queradc party. to be given Satur-
day. Oct 26. at the Royal Circle
2240 Antietam Everybody Is cor
daily invited
Mrs y Hradley l. president :.
Mrs W NJ Howell secretary
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
SAFETY OFFICERS GIVE BICYCLE
RIDERS TRAFFIC SUGGESTIONS

ller are few suggestions. that
will make the operation of hicy-
o t. less hazayduuS.
! Two on bike" is one too
many
2 All traffic lights and other
trafhc regulations auplv to tn
bicycle
g. Dismount and walk across u
Congested intersection where there
are no traffic lights Do not dodge
In and out OF traffic
4 When two or more are riding
abreast. they should single file
when other traffic is approaching.
o. Always give a signal To those
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
MERRY MAKERS BRIDGE
CHR

The club is sponsoring party.
To be given Saturday night. Oct &c
at 500 Ferry street The public is
invited.
The party will feature the close
of the popularity contest among
the members. AT present. Mrs. c.
Northrip is leading. with Mrs.
Pryor and Mrs. Hollis tied for sec
ond place. Come and help choose
the winner.
The officers are Mrs. Lewellyn
president; Mrs. NJ Mccullough.
vice president; Mrs. A. Pryor. rec.
secretary: Mrs. ID. Green. finan-
cial secretary: Mrs. X. Hollis
treasurer; Mrs. G. Northrip. re-
porter; Mrs. NJ. Collier. manager
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
UNITARIAN ART AND
STUDY CLUB

Mrs. Winfield was hostess to
tho club last Thursday. Oct IL.
The members are utilizing much of
their time in preparation for the
approaching amateur night and
fashion show" they are planning to
give in the near future.
The members OF the club de-
sire TO have a larger number Of
their friends contact them. in re.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

'idavits in support OF this com
plant were filed personally in
Washington early this year.
AT that time washil gton refer
red the complaint to the u. s. dis
trict attorney at Greensboro. who.
In tarn. announced that he was
dropping action because the re-
gistrar had assured him that the
persons who applied were not
qualified according 10 the educa-
tional requirements OF the North
Carolina laws. The ". A. a. c. p.
continued to press the matter.
however, in letters 10 the attorney.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
John Murphy C e t S
Position At w. v.
State College

John Murphy OF $3.50 Twenty.
fourth street, who graduated in
the department OF architecture al
the University of Michigan. recent
ly accepted n position as teacher
OF architecture at the West Vir-
GINA state College. at institute.
w Va. He assumed his new duties
three weeks ago
MIR. Murphy is a brother of Dr.
Scipio Murphy. one of Detroit s
successful young physicians and
surgeons.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
US. PASSES BUCK IN NC. VOTING CASE

New York-The H. s. attorney
generals office In referring the
Wilkesboro. ~ G. voting case &c
the L. s. district attorney at
Greensboro. n. c. Is merely pass
ing Tie buck" II was charged here
this week by the n. a. A. &. p. In a
letter to Washington
A complaint was made to the
Department OF Justice that some
fourteen colored citizens who
sought TO register In the congress
sional election OF November. 1894
were denied he privilege by the
registrar IT wilkesSs=c. y. G. AZ
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

where the live victim was slashed
with knives. had a slow fire built
under him. and was tortured un-
I'll death put an end 10 his SUI
ferings at the end of fourteen
hours? If your editorial be true
then you say that Mussolini should
then invade America. seize our
government and 'civilize' u.s.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

the regular hour.
At s p. m. there will be a SONG
fest rendered by three singing or
ganizations OF the church. A great
treat Is in store for all who attend
The pre-anniversary program
VIII De prevented Frtdayr Nov. \
at 8 D. m. at which time the TWEEN
ty-fifth anniversary celebration OF
Pastor Brady will begin. Dr.
william II. Peck. OF Bethel A. NJ
r. Church, accompanied by his
choir and congregation. will assist
in the celebration.
A cordial welcome is extended 70
the general public
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

behind YOU when turning. by cN-
tending The arm In the direction
YOU are 10 turn.
6 DO not hitch on" 10 another
vehicle
:. The state Law says you may
not ride bicycle on the side
walk
Your corporation is general APP
preciated
First Precinct Safety Officers,
Detroit Police Department
SUPPORT YOUR HOME TOWN
PAPER 1T TALKS - WORKS
FIGHTS FOR YOU.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
DIVORCE GRANTED DETROIT
COUPLE

j. C. Bivins. 4l9 Garfield avenue.
successful business man who
has resided In Detroit for fifteen
years. was granted a divorce last
Friday. from Mrs. Hattie Bivins.
The couple had been separated for
fourteen months
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
Memories
By Dudley Randall

With evry fall pang of keen
regret
Pierces me through and makes
my bosom ache
With such tenderness as never
yet
could subdue and old desires
awake.
wistful desires. born in departed
Springs.
The children Of a dreaming heart
and Msy.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26

ference to the parts the club
would like them To play on the
program.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
NAACP SENDS A LETfEn U
OF PROTEST TO THE NEW
YORK DAILY MIRROR

New York-An editorial appearing in the New York
Daily Mirror October Ia, which tells of alleged "barbar
ties in Ethiopia and seeks Justify Italy in making war
upon the black kingdom has drawn sharp rebuke from
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
SECOND BAPTIST PLANS
PRE-ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM
NHONOR OF PASTOR

Special services will be held at Second Baptist
Church Sunday morning, Oct q. Preaching will be at
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-10-26
MARYLAND JURY AWARDS
$1,000 FOR KILLING OF
MOTORIST BY POLICEMAN

Upper MariboroA jury eleven white and
Negro awarded Mil ded Stevens of Washington d. g.
Wednesday husband kater Stew
Evening star., 1935-01-18

Housing arranged an informal lunch
con today at the Cosmos Club in
honor of Helen Alfred. secretary of
the National Public Housing Con-
ference, who is in Washington max
ing arrangements for the second
National Conference on Slum Clear
ance and Rehousing sponsored by her
organization to be held here today
ana lasting two days.
Attending were Miss Helen Alfred,
secretary National Public Housing
Conference: Mr. Ralph lizard, aSso-
ciated with National Public Hous-
ing Conference in an editorial capac-
ity; Miss Florence D. Stewart, secre-
tary Washington Committee on Hous-
ing; Mr.. Leifur Magnusson, social
economist, International Labor Asso-
citation; Mr.. Arthur B. Gallon, Hous-
ing Division, Public Works Admins
tration; Mr.. John Ihlder, executive
officer District Of Columbia Alley
Dwelling Authority; Mr.. James Ring,
administrative assistant, District OF
Columbia Alley Dwelling Authority;
Mr.. j. Bernard Wyckoff, treasurer
Washington Committee on Housing
the Rev. Or. John O'Grady. Catholic
Charities; Miss Edith lockwood, sec
retary Of Child Welfare and Eco
nomic Welfare. District Of Columbia
Voteless League Of Women Voters
Miss Louisa S. Roberts, executive Sec
retary Washington Council OF Social
Agencies. and Mr.. n. H. Hedges.
| Mr.. Charles G. Toepper will en-
Evening star., 1935-01-18

university. They were DR.. and Mrs.
Gerry Morgan, DR.. and Mrs. William
Notz. Dr. and Mrs. william M.
Gogan, Mrs. James w. Morgan and
the Rev. Arthur A. oLeary, 8. J.
The officers of the military intelli-
gence division entertained at lunch
con yesterday at the Army and Navy
Club in honor of Brig. Gen. A. T.
Smith, chief of the military intelli-
gence, who will leave soon for his
new post in Boston where he will
command the 18th Brigade.
Mrs. Smith entertained at small
luncheon yesterday at the Army and
Navy Club in honor Of Mrs. Roscoe H.
Hearn, widow of Col. Hearn. Mrs,
Hearn is visiting her brother and
sister-in-law, Rear Admiral and Mrs
Clark Howell Woodward. at their
apartment in the Westchester.
The former Solicitor General OF the
United States. Judge Thomas D.
Thacher of New York, Is In Washing
ton for a few days, and with Mrs.
Thacher. is a guest at the Mayflower.
The former minister of state Of
Belgium, Mr.. Pierre Forthorne, is at
the Mayflower with members of a
special mission sent to the United
States to arrange commercial nego-
tiations between the two countries.
Mrs. Edwin Phillips Kohl Of 229
East Seventy-ninth street, New York,
gave q luncheon at her Washington