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The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
N EWS FROM
ECORSE
BY Mrs. W. II. Bellenson

Rev. ]. Davis of First Baptist
Church, delivered a fine sermon
last Sunday. The service was large
N attended. Remodeling OF the
church building has has begun
am It is expected to be completes
before October.
A very succesfusl play vas pre-
sentcd at the church Saturday
night. August 3. entitled, Wages
Of Sin" The attendance was large.
The play was given under super
vision of the choir.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Morton, oil
Twelfth street. celebrated her
birthday at delightful party, al
their home recently. May friends
were present. The home was beaut
fully decoratd. Abong the guests
were: Mrs. King. of Washington
u. c., aunt If Mrs. Morton; Mrs
NARY Bucharrd and daughter. Th'
honoree received lovely birthda.
tokens.
The two daughters OF Rev. J
Davis are here on a visit. They ar
little Misses Lenoia and Ruth Da
Wis. OF Birmingham, Ala.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

Rev. j. S. Mastin. OF Calvary
Baptist Church, etroit. with his
bany efficient co-ministers. has
just closed most successful ses-
sion Of the Michigan Baptist Dis
trict Association. Pasor o. b. Jones
OF Peace and Harmony Baptist
Church. was host TO the associa-
ton. The meetings were enjoyed
immensely by all present Rev.
Mastin was reelected moderator
of the association.
Among the outstanding features
of the affair were the welcome
program redered Thursday even
ing. by local talent. Rev. Todd Is
PRESIDENT OF the State convention.
Mrs. Artelia Hutchins, State presi-
dent OF the Gospel Chorus, was one
OF the guest artists.
Mrs. Annie Harris, 2Sth street.
Detroit. was weekend visitor OF
Mrs. Emma Martin and Mrs. Bea-
trice Branch.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
S. L. JORDAN REAPP0INTED BY SHERIFF BEHRENDT
What Other Editors Say

100000 countrymen to give theil
moral supprt to Ethiopia in the
event II is attacked by Italy Is an
omen that Great Britain cannot
ignore.
Signor Mussolini has been said
to think that. II he could make the
Italo-Ethiopian dispute appear in
the light OF an issue between the
white and colored races, Great
Britain wuld mt dare align itself
against the white race.
This curious idea disregarrds the
fact that more than 400.OO0.O0O OF
the 4S5.00000O people In the British
Empire belong to colored races
which 1t has been Great Britain TO
rule by conciliation and justice.
Were Great Britain to come out
strongly for Italy in a course Of
action generally regarded as an at
tempt by a white nation to ag-
grandize itself by extinguishing
In the independence OF a colored
race. who can tell what repercus-
sions might be felt throughout the
Empire?
While the peoples OF India differ
and culturally from those
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

Iivered by DR.. w. A. Blackwell. To
the congregation at Lomax A. M
4. Zion Church. Sunday morning
The Lords Supper was admins
tered at the evening service.
Let Brotherly Love Continue.
was the text from which Rev. Il.
g. Morris, OF the Church OF God
1925 Orleans, enlightened his
hearers at the morning discourse.
The church members will attend
the convention meet from Aug. 6
to 15, at 2135 Mack avenue.
Rev. and Mrs. M. Bolden. of Co.'S
mopolitan Baptist. were honored
last Sunday evening, at the celezra-
tion of their twentieth wedding
1 anniversary. A large attendance oi
members and friends spent a de
lightful evening and paid glowing
tribute to Rev. and Mrs. Rolden
for their exemplary home life, a
well as their untfrfnx servsoe a.
the church.
Mrs. Tena Lee. or Mouitrfe, Ga.'
is visiting her brother and law.
Thomas Lee, 1883 st. Aubn. She
is relieving many social courtesies
The Booker T. Washington Asso-
citation products are spreading in
N. Detroit On the evening OF Aug.
l. at Lomax A. NJ. f. Zion Church,
the Willioms Sewing Club, makers
of shirts and pants, gave fine dis
play of their work Mrs. Lee Il,
Clay. president OF the local unit
OF the Housewives League, was
present. The goods are on exh.
bit at I'LL Davidson street.
Mr.. Davr Shivers. 2050 Meade
is home again from Dayton, Ohio
Soldiers Institute. He is much i'm
proved in health. and his man,
friends welcome his return.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fayete Of Ches
nut street, Mrs. Graham, o
Makay; and Mrs. +. Stickney o
Philadelphia, are spending tn
week at the summer resort a
Woodland Park, Michigan.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
INKSTER, MICH. NEWS
3sss ISABELLE street

Mrs Priscilla Pace, OF \. Detroil
was among the visitors TO Inkster
| this week. She was also a house
Sguest of Mrs. Herman Branch.
Miss Lucille Stone of Selma, Ala.
is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Albertha
Lewis. of Cherry street.
c. +. Perry and his motherr, Mrs.
Rachel Perry. and party of
friends motored to New York, in
his new 35 Dodge. to visit relatives
and friends in Harlem.
The Progressive Ad Social Club
met at rhe spacious residence OF
Mrs. Bessie Perry, 1926 Harrison
avenue, Monday afternoon. with
Mrs. Willie Burden presiding. After
the business session. the hostess
served deliciou luncheon
Rev. and Mr. William p. Benson.
OF Chicago, II.
Rev. Henson and his congrega-
tion are furnishing entertainment
for Rev. A. T. Williams, OF ypsi-
lanta.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING NEWS iiD-entd h-ua1
by Mrs. g. M. Wagner
BY c. M. WAGNER

LANSING NEWS iiD-entd h-ua1
BY Mrs. g. M. Wagner
John Dorsey and Andrew Brown
left August ! for Albion. Mich,
where the. American Legion and
Boy Scouts had arranged an Eman-
cipation program Special address
es and sports were features of the
day. The meeting was also attend
cd by Mr.. Shakespeare. Fred Allen
and DR.. Webber. DR.. Webber, a
member Of the state secretary's
staff. was a speaker on the Eman-
cipation program. A parade was
held in connection with the cele-
oration. In which Miss Jones, of
Aibon. represented the "Woddess
OF Liberty" After the program,
messrs Brown and Dorsey motor
ed to Jackson. Mr.. Brown is Gov
ernor Fitzgcrald's messenger.
i Sunday. Aug. 4. quarterly meot-
\ fng was held Gsor~s a. .ses,ss.-
4 a M 10. church. T'rssfafn2 soid"r
| Sanders. OF Dctront, was I'm charge
OF the services, and bronught
fine message.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester McGhee.
of "The Eye Upener," q local pub
lication. motored to Chicago, Aug.
8. where Mrs. McGhee will visit
her sister. They wi also witness
the Louis Levinsky fight.
Mrs. Ruth Brockngton and
daughter. Bernice. have returned
from ther vacation in Detroit.
Mrs. Gertrude McKinlee Lee and
Mrs. Mamie Jenkins left Friday
for q fortnight's visit with rela-
tives and friends at Savannah, Ca
and Gotta. s. c.
G. b. Williams visited Kalama-
zee. Sunday on fraternal business
Mrs. Bertha Daniels came VIII
Genevieve Daniels and Catherine
James to Lansing, July 81, from
Chicago.
Another keno party will be spon
sored by the joint committee o
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

est number since 1885: For some
reason 1892 was marked by the
greatest number; 231 lynchings.
But in 1888 the figure increased
to rs; more than In any year since
1926; although In 1888 a total of
Of 4S persons was saved from
death at the hands OF mobs: OF
the 4174 lynchings In this coun-
try since 1885; the victims were
S1S5 Negroes and 989 Whites:
Georgia heads the list of States
In which lynchings have taken
place; with 457; followed by Miss
issippi; Texas; Louisiana and
Alabama; all with more than 800:
In Michigan In the last "A years;
four whites and one Negro were
lyncheed. Readers will recall that
only police vigilance a few years
ago prevented the lynching of the
Milan torch MURDERS"
Whatever excuse may have
been made for lynching In the past
there Is no justification for 1t
now in the United States; which Is
to be q Nation of civil
lized people: We cannot regard
terrorizations and mob brutality
with a clear conscience
until lynching ceases to be a
stain upon our own shield:
Detroit Free Press:
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
HIGHLAND PARK
By JOHN THOMPSON

Estis Smith and George Terr.
left by auto for Tennessee. Mon
day will visit in that section w.
weeks. Mr.. Smith is acompani~'
by his sister-in-law.
Sunday, Aug. 4. the revival s.
Thompson Avenue Church. clos%t
with thirteen converts. al lot WHOM
were children. Rev Benson vas
evangelist.
Three picnics were given recent
ly by Berea NJ. Z. Church. Thomp-
son Avenue. and st. uLke. Each
outing was largely attended an
enjoyed
Charles DAYS. OF Lincoln avenue
Is III at parkside General Hospi-
tai.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
LYNCHING GOES on

A Mob of white men and Negroes
took the law into their own hands
in North Carolia Tuesday by lynch
ing the twenty-five-year-old Ne
gro slayer OF farmer: Sheriffs
officers; attempting to prevent vio-
lence by getting thee man out of the
country were overpowered: Their
prisoner was hanged near the
scene OF hs crime:
Condemnation OF lynching Is gen
erol In the United States: Pro-
tests tgainst 1t are frequent. In
1882 there was some hope that
pubic opinion had been effective,
for in that year the total OF eight
persons lynched was the small
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
'Y" MAN IS NAMED ON
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Cincinnati (ANP) The Midwest
Conference In it's SESSION which
'closed at Lake Geneva; Wisconsin
last Sunday named Boyd w: Over
ton: executive secretary OF the
Ninth street Y:M:C:A: as one of
its executive committee Of nine
HIS committee will have charge
cf the 1886 conference Lake
Geneva was. che sen MS the scene of
next years gathering: Mr.. Over
tons friends feel that he has been
highly honore; for only outstanding
fMCA men are members of the
Conferences Executive Committees:
The Ninth Street Y:M:C:A: Of
Cincinnati Is the first branch in the
in the United States to be construc-
ted through the aid cf Rosenwald
Funds for young colored men
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
NORTH DETROIT, NEWS
MRS. JOSEPHINE BoYDEN, 2o44 MEADE

The A. NJ. f. Zion connection in
Detroit is extending its borders
Rev. 4. A. Hinton, presiding elder
Of this district has found a loca-
ton at 1471 Monroe avenue, where
a seres OF meetings will be held
from August IL to 16. inclusive.
Rev. C.. NJ. Metcalf of st. John Wes-
icy: A. M. Gamble. OF Clinton
Chapel: p. II. Flack. st. Paul: G.
=. Taylor and W. A. Blackwell. of
L0max. and their choirs will par
'icipate in this grand opening.
Rev. D. J. Hill is pastor of this
newly-organized A. NJ. f. Zion
Church.
"'.'he Wages of Sin is Death; The
Gift OF God Is Eternal Life" wal
he text of a masterful sermon de
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
PONTIAC, MICHIGAN

held at st. John NJ. Il. Church, Sun
day. and all auxliaries participat-
ed. Rev. w. ii. Renfro Is pastor.
New Hope Baptist Church held
open air service at p. m. at the
site OF the new church. DR.. NJ. L.
Spears delivered words of welcome
Pastors. business and professional
men of the city participated.
Rev. II. II. Savage delivered the
message. At s p. m. Pastor +. b
Reed preached from the theme
Love for the House of God"
The superintendentc of tn,
various Sunday Schools announc
ed the joint S. S. picnic to be hel,
August 29. Everybody Is invited
The sponsors plan to make 1t al
enjoyable event.
Mrsr. Mary l.. Morton attende
Eastern Starr rsesson. which re
Gently convened at Kalamazoo,
Michigan.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

The trustees of Newman A. M.
+. Chapel held rally for their
cause Aug. 4. Mrs. Eta Craws, an
evangelist, of Detroit. spoke at
lO:3O a. m. The National Singers
of Tennessee, rendered special
numbers.
Church school was held at 1890
p. IN. Pastor W. b. Baber spoke at
:45 p. M, his theme being Wasted
pportunity." A special song service
was held at New Bethel Baptist
Church at 11:15 a. m. Sunday, by
tile choir. Pastor w. l.. Douglass
spoke on the t heme "A Frult-Bear-
irng Christian" A mission service
was held at 3 p. m. The b. Y p. U
held their regular meeting at 6:4t
p. m. The pastors subject at 8 p
IN. was "a Great Change From
Darkness" Holy communion wal
administered.
: Service at Trinity Baptist Churcl
| at 10:45 werer featured by lee
ture, delivered by Prince Wlburn o
| w Afrca. The sermon delivere'
} later by Pastor w. NJ. King prove
. inspiring to the large congrega
+. tion present AT social recent
Q given. the public was enter.aine
Y by Prince Wilbur.
An address was delivered
/. Macedonia Baptist Church at 11:s
e by DR.. NJ. l.. Spears. Rev. Joh
: Powell is pastor.
Communion and baptism wei
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

the !. b. e. p. o. e. OF W., at 143s
Roosevelt street. Dancing and re-
freshments will be featured. Every
body is welcome.
Mrs. Charlotte Johnson. mother
OF the Birch Street Church, died
July 30. She was born on the West
coast OF Africa at Sandalina. She
came to American at a date she
did not remember nd at Boston.
Mass Met her future hus and. They
married and after residing in Ros-
commons for about a year, Mr.. and
Mrs. Johnson came to aLnsing.
She died at the age OF 6S. Her hus-
band survives her. also four daugh-
ters-Lizzie and Magnolia. of De-
'.o't; Mary. OF Kansas City; Rint-
.,s' OF Lansing; and one son, Tyler
cnicago. Funeral services wera
Ir.u .r.. from W. H. joy. r~-.s<.
.s.s~. --ss-s: . ..: 90. re'erpae"t
Funeral rites were also heio
Aug. 1 for the late Traverse Pope.
who was fatally hurt In an auto
accident. July 20 Rev. L. Pettiford
officiated. The deceased is surviv-
ed by one sister. in Philadelphia.
and other relatives at Pittsburgh
and Chicago. He was a member OF
Silver Leaf Lodge No. 534 of Elks
and worked at the Porters Garage
for sixteen years. lie resided with
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Gray. 1916 w. st.
Joe street. His remains were sent
to Pittsburgh for interment.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

| of Africa, they all have one thing
In common: a repugnance to white
domination. And in that they are
Joined by the Chinese and Japa-
nese.
And nothing could be better cal
culated to inflame that repugnance
into revolt than for Great Britain
to lend its support to Italian ag-
gression against a doughty colored
race like Ethiopians.-Detroit Free
Press.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

bors unselfishly for the betterment
OF his community and his people.
In addition other activities. Mr..
Jordan is manager OF he George
McFall Funeral Home.
Friends believe that this insti-
tuition. being the youngest Of its
kind in the city. could have made
no better choice than that OF Mr..
Jordan as manager.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
Correction

! fraIf M;N asa: o. SOFTEN
ilttnae VI, -a&3s he trip TO,
lNeV Nark - e..c.s. 20 wit,
lass re La.is- asnera fight.
IAnncu-ces iea, Is trip TO New
YORK was not sponsored by the,
!, Michigan Outdoor Club. as AMI
.article in last weeks isuue ap-l
speared to ndcate. He further
Estates hat his bicycle TRIP toi
lChicago to the Louis-Lcvinsky
fight. is likewise trip made 7,
independent OF any organiza-
tion. Mr.. Mcknight says that
iwhile he was in New York. he
Ireceived an honorary member
Oship and n sweater from the
tMichigan Outdoor Club. both o.
(which he deeply appreciated.
but that his bicycle trips are
lsponsored by himself alone.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

CLUBS :. 80. 80. ......
The club held its regular meet
ing ednesday eveningW. July 81
at Brewster Center. The social
committee presented plans for
sponsoring a cabaret party. Satur'
day. Aug. 81, at 915 F.. Warren
Friends are invited to be present
Booker T. Mays president; Miss
Sallie Whitsett, secretary.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
SPECIAL NOTICE

We do not incorporate In club
news and other snciai items. cards
NJ thanks As cards OF thanks are
torma OF advertisement which
must be paid for.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
sEAMEN, AID ETHIOPIA,

America longshoremen and sea
men can well follow the Greev
Ethiopia. Greek workers refused
to load and sail an Italian muni.
tions ship. Such actions are I'M
mediately effective In helping
smash the war plans OF the Italian
fascists.
Negro longshoremen and their
white fellow-workerrs on AmerI.
can docks can further and aid
Ethiopia by refusing TO load cot.
ton bound for Italy or its North
African was base.
Cotton is an important war ma
terial. Don't load potential gun
powder for slaughterrirng the
Ethiopian masses!
Each day the war Is delayed
weakens the fascist war machine.
Demonstrate Against Italian Ships!
JOIN IN THE AUGUST BIRD
DEMONSTRATION A GAIN
FAsCISM AND wAR!-New York
Negro Liberator.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
SPECIAL NOTICE

Reporters OF Church Activities
Please Get Their Copy in by Mon
day Morning
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

WANTED at once. 100 New5Hoys s
TO earn money during VACATION
time. Apply at Office.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10
UTILITARIAN ART AND STUDY
CLUB

Mrs. w. Brown, 944 Medbury
avenue. was hostess to the club on
Aug. 1. The members enjoyed a
delightful evening and all are en-
thusiastic ober the contemplated
outing at the lake next week.
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

"As The Eagle Scars"
ALL on PAGE FOUR
The tribune independent of Michigan., 1935-08-10

GREAT BRITAIN HANDCUFFED
Grandhi's exhortation to his $780,
Evening star., 1935-11-03
COMMUNIST PLOT SECUTED.
No Basis for Belief Seen in Assassi-
nation Attempt.

NANKING, China, November 3
Sunday CP-A foreign Office
spokesman said tonight there was
no basis for the police belief that a
Communist plot was behind the at
tempt to assassinate Premier Wang
Ching-Wei.
The theory was widely held, how
ever, that the gunman, Sun Ming
Hsun, who died today of bullet wounds
inflicted by the premier'S bodyguard,
acted because of his anti-Japanese
feelings. The premier was considered
friendly toward Japan.
CAT Peiping. the Political Council
ordered its subordinate agencies in
North China to put down any group
which endangers friendly Sino-Japa-
nese relations. The council is con-
trolled by Generalissimo Chang Kai-
Shek, military leader of the National
ist governmenD.
A spokesman for North China au-
thorities, commenting on reports that
China and Russia were considering a
pact to Offset japanese influence in
Asia, said China may eventually be
forced to decide between amity with
Toxic or Moscow.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
POLICE SHOOT SUSPECT
IN MAIL TRUCK HOLD-UP
Colored Man Wounded as Off
GERS Foil Attempted Robbery
in Danville.
Rv the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DANVILLE, Va, November O.
Robert Fallen, Negro, was wounded
here today in an unsuccessful hold-up
of a Government mail truck.
Police, tipped last night, were wait
ing and witnessed the seizure, pursued
the stolen truck and arrested Fallen
after pouring a load Of shot into his
legs A second member of the hold-up
band escaped, but police said his
identity is known.
Henry Clay Morris, driver Of the
truck, had been coached what to do.
When the hold-ups jumped in the
truck he surrendered the drivers seat
to them. but chung to the running
board. Fallen drove the truck crazy
course and the police cars over
hauled 1t.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
Concert Precedes Shakespeare.

The Community Center Civic Or
chestra, under the direction of Sam r.
Ford, will play Commute concert
preceding the performance of "The
Tanning of the Shrew" by the Chill
dren's Community Theater in Roose-
velt High School Auditorium Tuesday
night. The play and concert are un-
der the auspices of the Community
Center Department.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
DR.. Thomas Healy to Speak.

DR.. Thomas H. Healy, dean of the
School of Foreign Service. Georgetown
University will address the Washing
ton Post, Society of American Military
Engineers, November IS at 1890 pm.
at its first luncheon of the Fall sea-
son in the Army and Navy Club. His
subject will be international Affairs
as They Relate to the United States"
Evening star., 1935-11-03
MEETING POSTPONED
Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BLAIR, Md, November 2.-The
meeting Of the Blair Citizens Asso-
citation has been postponed from Tues
day night until November IL, 1t was
announced yesterday by George N.
Mergell, president.
short business session will be fol-
lowed by party and social hour. The
association will vote on the imposition
of 2-cent tax next year for the sup
port Of the Silver Spring Public
Library.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
TOXIC DISTURBED
BY CHINESE CRIME
Strong Movement S cen
Against Cooperation in
Attempted Assassination
BY Radio to The Star.

BY Radio to The Star.
TOXIC, November a. Military
circles here profess themselves greatly
disturbed over the attempted assassi-
nation of Premier Wang Ching-Wei of
China, declaring it evidence of a strong
Chinese movement against Chino
japanese cooperation, which the pre-
mier favored. The hint of an even
stronger japanese policy toward China
in future accompanied comment.
Meanwhile, plans for the exploita-
ton of North China are being pushed.
A meeting Of representatives of the
Kwantung Japanese ContinentaO
Army and the South Manchuria Rail-
way Japanese owneO at Dairen de-
cided to establish joint Japanese
Manchukuo company for this purpose.
(Copyright. 1935)
COMMUNIST PLOT SECUTED.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
SPECIAL: COMPLETE 7-PC.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-13
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By WIN. e. MCKINNEY
Secretary OF the American Bridge League

Get Out of Groove Same Old Line of Attack Against No
Trump Bid Permits Declarer to Make
His Contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-06-13
Weddings
HEAvIN--CAsEY

q
Miss Nancy Casey Of Columbia
Boulevard and Kieran p. Heavin
OF Cottage Place were united in
marriage yesterday morning at 8
o'clock at st. Margaret's Church.
Rev. William O'Shea officiated at
the ceremony and also celebrated
the nuptial mass which followed.
The bride wore a gown of blue
Chantilly lace in Princess lines and
styled with long sleeves and a long
skirt terminating in train. She
wore a picture hat Of Dresler blue
satin straw trimmed with white
flowers and carried a bouquet Of
white roses and delphinium. Her
attendant, Miss Nora Lynch, wore
trock of pink taffeta fashioned
with square neckline and trimmed
in blue with a ruffied skirt and
large ruffled sleeves. Her hat was
Of Venetian basket straw in a shade
corresponding to her dress and she
carried an arm bouquet of Briar-
cliff roses. Robert Coughlan at
tended Mr.. Heavin as best man.
A wedding breakfast was held at
the Colonnade following the cere-
mony. Later in the afternoon, Mr..
and Mrs. Heavin left an unan-
nounced wedding trip. Upon their
return they will reside at 4 Dixie
man street.