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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
Editorial
A CHALLENGE TO coLoRED DETROIT

Detroit is fast becoming city of conventions and
conferences, colored well white.
Last week two important assemblies held here.
One the National Negro Economic Conference, the
other the Delinquency Prevention Institute On Saturday
of this week, the Michigan A. A. c. p Conference will
also in city
The aim and purpose of all of these organizations is
to the general welfare of the raceeconomical
ly politically, industrally and socially
Speakers at the economic conference stressed the
necessity for coored wage of this and other
muntes organize local workers councils and join labor
unions of the most practical of protection
against wholesale unemployment and increased economic
and racial discrimination.
At the sessions of the Delinquency Prevention lnst
tute, last Saturday and Sunday it pointed out that
delinquency and crime among juveniles of group in
Detroit abnoimally high in proportion to group
population.
This condition is challenge to colored Detroit, and
must find and to remedy these deplorable
conditions w enlist larger number of volunteer
social service workers. to cooperate with the juvenile d
vision of the probate in visiting the homes of den
quent boys and girls and helping to turn their energies in
the right channels We must speedily invent substitute
CARNATIONS for juveniles who economically unable
pay for memberships in Boy and Girl Scout units in the
So-caed blighted" in which large numbers of
people reside We also seek in every way possible to
improve the economic cultural environments which
many of our young folk live.
The Tribune pledges its hearty cooperation in work
ing with the various social agencies who striving to
achieve this worthy end.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
OFFERS CONGRATULATIONS

Detroit, Michigan
October 81. 1895
Manager Detroit Tribune
Detroit. Mich.
Dear Sir:
| have before me this weeks is.
suec OF the Tribune. Allow me &c
congratulate you on the improve
ment and makeup and the new
policy of the paper
Detroit's colored citizens need d
newspaper that is fearless and
free of political entanglements
There Is no reason why Detroit
should not have a Negro paper re-
cording the news of all IT'S Negro
citizens, regardless of political or
religious affiliations.
Detroit ought To have a colored
paper. second to none in size and
news value 4 believe thai The pre-
sent editor. If permitted to con
finuc To work unhampercd and
given The material with which 10
work. can and will make the Tri-
bunc a powerful mouthpicce, in de-
Tense of Negro rights. Detroit will
support such II newspaper and
business men will advertise in IL.
To that end. pledge my support
Yours truly.
(Signed)
.a.sa,.aaassl,ssi..--r. k,daar Pitts
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
REV. BRADBY's SILVER ANNIVERSARY

Rev. r. l.. Brady, of Detrots leading ministers
is celebrating the silver anniversary of his passionate at
Second Baptist Church
The Tribune joins with his congregation and the gen.
era public in extending hearty congratulations and SINGER
est Fluctuations to Rev Brady this suspicious
sion For quarter of century he has served his congre
CATION and the community with his gifts of eloquence,
did record
During his ministry in the Motor City, many honors
to this dynamic clergyman He has served and
serving in important capacities, in the life of
people in the community He here when the To-
cal colored population only about 5000 and when his
congregation numbered only $50 Now, Detrots colored
population approximate 10000 and Rev. Bradby's con-
gregation numbers nearly 1000. During his admnistra
ton the church building has been renovated and enarg
ed 1t is thoroughly equipped for institutional and is
open 365 days each This is record of
of which any clergyman might well be proud
Elaborate anniversary services in honor of Rev.
Brady will be held, from Friday, Nov through Sunday,
Nov TO- Many clergymen and churche will participate
Again congratulate Rev. Brady on the silver an
nversary of his local pastorae and extend best wishes
for his continued through the years to come
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
St. Stephens A. M. E.

Last Sunday. October "a. AT ST
stephens Church. the Pastor de-
Iivered a fine spiritual sermon. AZ
ter the services. young men and
women came forward for a speci-
al prayer, while several united
with the church.
Monday night. Rev. J. d. Howell
and the many members OF ST.
Stephens Church worshipped with
the Rev Pittman AT Tabernacle
Baptist Church Rev. Howell was
the preacher for these services.
The Senior and Junior Choirs of
ST stephens furnished the music.
Thirty-two (S32 00) Dollars was
taken up in the collection. A fine
time was enjoyed by all those pre-
sent.
G. w. Mouiden, Church Reporter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
EDITORIALS.


Last Sunday morning, the con
gregation of St. John Presbyter'
ian Church listened to an inter
estlpg and profitable sermon by
Rev. Henry Porter. the pastor
Speaking on the subject, "Will the
Lions Eat Your" text, Daniel
6:25-26. Pastor Porter emphasized
Daniels faith In God which lock-
ed the Jaws OF the lions. He said
lack OF faith In God is RESPONSE
BILE for our failures in life. III we
would put our trust in God we
need not fear the snarls OF lions.
Some of the lions which are eat
ing up are those OF strong
drink, jealousy. envy. selflshness.
graft In our national and local
governments, also the lions OF un-
belief" His sermonette to the chill
dren preceding the morning wor-
ship conferred around the birth and
childhood of Jesus.
oUttldt MlSbibhoiJ Not' 's>N' '-'-
be conducted by the pastor. next
Sunday morning. with special
speaker for the evening service
under the auspices of the Mis-
sionary Society Of the church.
The Deacon Board presented % .
new Hymnals 10 the church AT the /
morning services.
The pre-HaIlowe'en party by The
Usher Board on oct 18th. was a
signal success. Many were masked
and games and refreshments were
enjoyed.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold
their monthly meeting on Nov. 3rd.
Ut p. m: with the president. Mrs.
Nellie Thompson. Mortified ave-
nue.. They will sponsor a play. en-
titled. The Strike of the Ladies
Aid" on Nov. Sth al the church 20
be presented by a group of ladies I,
rom the Second Baptist Church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
SAFETY OFFICERS URGE
CITIZEf,S TO OBSERVE
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

gerous practice of passing stand
Ing street cars has been noticed.
The pedestrian has "A legal right
TO this consideration. A violation
of this ordinance leaves the ned
estrian stranded in the center of
the street and at IN mercy OF the
motOrist.
The provision permitting the
passing of street cars while load
ing at protected safety zones and
intersections controlled by signal
lights was made merely to avoid
unnecessary delays in the move
ment of traffic. and must not be
confused with the car stops at in.
'ersections not controlled nv a
traffic light
First Precinct Safety Officers
Detroit Police Department
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
Stop B e h IN d Standing
Street Cars

The only time motorist is per-
mitted To pass street car that is
loading or unloading Is where there
Is a protected safety zone or AT an
intersection where traffic Is con-
trolled by an automatic signal
light. In instances where you are
permitted to pass standing street
cars, You shall proceed past such
ears at speed that Is reasonable
and proper and in no event great
er than ten miles per hour. and
with due caution for the safety of
pedestrians.
In all other instances II Is man
datory that motorists shall stop
behind standing street car and
wait until passengers have board
ed the street car. or pedestrians
who have started for the nearest
curb reaches such curb
An alarming increase In the dan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
G; Girl, Writes Pathetic Letter

Among the many letters receiv-
ed by the Detroit Tribune this
week, Is one from a girl employ
ed In one of the Detroit offices.
who protests against the meager
pay she receives. but fears to pub
fish her name as II might cause her
to lose her job. She writes In part
as follows:
why are so many businessmen
so cheap? II you don't believe they
are. just visit the stenographers
and find out for yourself. The ma
iority of the stenographers and Of
flee girls of today get between $500
and $500 per week. IL one would
figure II out, 1t totals to about
thirteen or fourteen cents per
hour. Just imagine anyone working
for such an amount and being sat
isfied. Little does the business man
realize the necessities OF the office
girl. Offic girls must live as we'll
as anyone else. They must try 70
be neat. including dress as well
as hair. You can't dress for moth
ing. And too. the average office
girl must give some OF her money
In the home. Just think What IL
left out OF thirteen cents per hour
after you try buying things which
are quite necessary. It's not just
one business man but, shall say
all OF them? No. I won't say all OF
them but the majority OF them.
My boss, as l call him, Is very
nice to me. but. dear boss I can't
continue to live on $500 a week.
Can't you men really afford any
more OF will you let yourself be
called stingy. Why don't one of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02

you members of the MONDAY
HoNoHEoN CLUB take this up in
h'eeung' One OF you that Is paying
your stenographer a human ann
reach the others to do like you do.
I'm not trying to run your business
LOT you but only am trying TO get
what think l deserve. I suppose
you wonder why l go to all of this
trouble to get a raise I know I
should take 1t up with my boss
alone, but am afraid TO do 40 as
tne majority OF the office girls are
| OFTEN think IF l ask for a raise
ne might fire me-" But I should
think the other way too. n he likes
the way do my work in the Of.
nce.hewill give me raise withou,
question. But does he like m,
work? AT least l hope he does
try my best to please him and nj
OF the customers.
Il am sure that you have n eooe
ofnce girl or else you wouldnr
Keep her. Could you do without
her! Could you run your bushes,
all by yourself. including gettins
out letters. answering the tele.
phone. staying in the office all da,
TO make sure that you don't los,
any OF your good customersY JUS
because she hasn't asked for ,
raise Is no reason that she IA SAT
isfied. Oh. MOI She IA more afra,s
than anything else.
Imagine trying to make $500 q,
for room. board. Injuries ans
clothing. Maybe all girls don't hav,
70 pay room and board, but II s,
happens that I do. I am not tn,
only office girl that sees thing,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02

this way. Most all OF them do;
those that receive the $500 salary.
"One OF our big Real Estate men
OF Detroit was paying his girl
$500 a week for eight hours day
and six days out of the week. or
course she had half day off on
Saturday. She asked for raise
and what did she get. Some call Il
a pink Slip In other words. she
was fired. Well, he hired another
girl that works six full days In
Guiding Saturday but what her
salary is I don't know, and In fact
It's none of my business. True
enough it's none OF my business
but to express my thoughts. II is
possible for me TO use examples.
Twelve years In school was no
funl Especially when you come out
to work for almost nothing. Well
business men: after reading this
l hope you will consider things as
l have and II get a raise soon
you can expect TO read another let
Ter from me. Am also asking every
office girl that reads this letter
and who receives a raise OF salary
within one month. please write a
me or two to the editor OF this
paper 30 I'll know II I have been
OF any help to you financially"
Very truly yours.
(Signed)
Poor Working Girl"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
REV. BRADBY CELEBRATES
SILVER ANNIVERSARY AS
PASTOR OF SECOND BAPTIST
Church in 1910.

Church In 1910.
Rev. Brady was born In Mid
dlemus, Ontaro, Dominion OF Cana
da. Sept. IL. 1877. He was educat
ed In the common schools and high
schools OF Canada and secured his
theological training at McMaster
University. Toronto. Canada. Since
I assuming the pastorate at Second
Baptist Church twenty-five years
ago. the membership has increas-
ed from $50 TO nearly 1000; the
seating capacity. from 500 to near
ly 1000. The church edifice has
been modernized, new building be-
ing an up-to-date plant. thorou-
ghly equipped for institutional
work. The church Is open every
day In the year and extends its
helpfulness to all phases of the
life of Detroit There are about
twenty or more units In the orga-
nization. with completely graded
Sunday School and modernly-
organized Il. Y p L.
Second Baptist Church has ex
tended its helpful influence to
missions In Africa. and Is repre-
scented directly by two missionar-
les from the church The church
has also assisted in the education
of several young men. by giving
scholarships and other encourage
ment.
The public is invited to attend
the anniversary from Friday Nov.
|. through Sunday. Nov. 10.
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|
reason. the structure was no
built. The church held services II
a building used as a schoolhous,
and known as Liberty Hall, situat
ed on the south side OF East For
street, between Beaubien and st
Antoine.
In March Is, 1899, the society
was Incorporated. II subsequently
joined the Amherstburg, Ontario
Association. and in 1851. was re-
ceived into the Michigan Baptist
Association. now known as the
Detroit Baptist Association.
In 1857 the present church pro-
perty, at AL Monroe street, was
purchased. after the building in
which the members had formerly
worshipped had been destroyed by
fire.
Former Pastors
Among the clergymen who have
served as pastors of Second Bap-
fist Church are included Rev. w.
C. Monroe. Rev Newman. Rev. S.
II. Davis. Rev ID. G.. Lett, Rev.
William Troy. Rev. G. w. Ander-
son. Rev $. Chase. Rev. T. A. Scott.
Rev. j. r. Willis. Rev w. r. Da-
Wis, Rev. W. A. Burch, Rev X. II.
Porter, Rev. Il. II. Mcdonald, Rev.
\. II. McBayne. Rev. A. ID. Chand-
Ter. Rev. w. S. Braddan, Rev. Hol-
land Powell, Rev. william Jones.
Present Pastor
Rev H. l.. Brady began the
pastorate AT Second Baptist
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
Obituries

Funeral services for James Co
lightly were held Wednesday, Oct
30th. p. m. at the st. John Pres
byterian Church. of which he had
long been a member. Rev. Henry
Porter officiated. The deceased Is
survived by his wife. two children
a brother, Atty. r. M. Golightly
and father. Rev. Golightly. who
Is pastoring a Presbyterian Church
in Georgia. The Adams Funeral
Home had charge OF the funeral
49,
A Lionel Kirk of 1891 Antietam
street. a member OF st. John Pres
byterian Sunday School. was laid
to rest on Monday. Oct. 2Sth. from
Diggs Undertaking Parlors. He had
been i'll for the past four or five
years.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
EDITORS
MAIL
PRAISES TRIBUNE
6l69 Iroquois avenue
Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan
October 2S. 1885
To the Editor:
II is with a good deal OF plea
sure that l congratulate those hav'
ing TO do with the publication OF
a better Detroit newspaper. The
Detroit Tribune.
The Tribune Is now balanced,
'newsy," and meaningful In all Its
divisions. The articles show
thought. careful preparation. and
an inside into situations which is
amazing.
am especially pleased with the
sections devoted to school news.
Those columns having to do with
the progressive experiments at the
Garfield and other schools make
one feel that our educational in
situations are In the vanguard OF
the struggle leading to the salts
factory adjustment of youth.
Yours sincerely
(Signed)
Horace +. I'radiield
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
COLORED CITIZENS PROTEST
DISCRIMINATION In ISSUING
LIQUOR LICENSES

, Proctor. 37li Hastings Al the
police hearing about August 20. II
was decided that Mr. Proctor was
eligible for license. but the report
from the police department was
held up by IN Liquor Commission
Petitions are being circulated by
Mr.. Ivey. and will be submitted to
Mayor couZens and Commissioner
Pickert this week, protesting
against alleged race discrimina-
tion in denying the liquor licenses
| u. him and other, qualified, colored
Thousands OF citiZen- I
some of them white. have signed
the petitions.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
Confined from Page -

Meade OF Precinct IL He has re
fused To grant lvey the permit
because OF an alleged previous
minor conviction.
Meanwhile. however. liquor lie
enses have been issued TO numer-
Gus white applicants in the Hast.
ings street district. in spite of the
fact that the majority of business
places on that active business
tha-alsl fars ARE snDRoEtsd chief
~ by Negro patronage. The other
colored citizen whose application
has not been granted. Is William
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02

tive element among Negroes. led
mainly by the Urban League is
pushing a unionization program
9. among Negro workers. To sugres,
that this program Is meant for
Negroes working for white en-
ployers only is preposterous and
an insult to the intelligence OF the
union promoters. Unionism In and
Industrial society such as is this
in America. is the only true meth
cd by which labor can gain It's
rights. There are philantrophists
In many places. but II Is a fact tha,
all employers OF labor are NO,
philantrophists. Yet labor emplov-
ed by men who are not philantro-
phists must have its rights pro-
tected.
Non-union Negro labor has long
been a threat to organized white
labor. And back OF this vague
threat lies much hostility and
prejudice toward the Negro held
by the white. To suggest, as has
been done. that white labor is not
sincere when II accepts Negro
members In its unions is most un-
fair. II white union spends mon.
ey To help Negro members who
are on strike, then that union
should be considered fair. Extrane-
Gus issues should not be dragged
In 10 muddy the water-such as.
why doesn't the white union fight
here and there to open new Jobs
to Negroes. for instance. II Is the
duty OF the union to protect its
members. and II Negro members
are accepted, and then Loyalty pro-
tected. then the union has per-
formed Is function. That is all the
most conservative Negro leaders
want unions to do--take In Negro
members, then stand by them in
a time of trouble. II Is only Incl.
dental that the union stands by
Negroes who are on strike In
Negro institution. Nor can the un-
ion be consistent in not standing
by Negro members who happen to
be on strike in Negro institu-
ton.
School Bank
From Downingtown, Pa. comes
some interesting news on school
bank. The Downingtown Industrial
and Agricultural School. J. II. \.
Waring, Jr.. principal, carries in
the school Bulletin this item head
ed School Bank Goes over Top"
In her first year as sponsor of the
student Bank. Mrs. l.. r. Mitchell.
with Mildred c. James as cashier.
saw two records broken. On Nov.
"a. 1894. the bank had $1.444.19 as
IFS balance at the end OF that days
business-the largest in its ten
year history. At the end of the
year 1934-35 the balance was
bS79.O7, which exceeded any bal
ince at the end OF any previous
year" Deposits reached the high
mark of $1.775.6S. This is a COM
obscure school, but with
a man of vision and real educa-
tional instincts at It's head
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02
Safe Drivers Pledge

In the interest of accident prevention and safer
motor car operation the of Detroit and in
cooperation with the Detroit Police Department,
al making the following pedge
|. To drive at a rate of speed that will en-
able me to stop in the assured clear dis
lance ahead.
,. Not to cut in and out of traffic.
3. To obey all traffic signs
t. To obey all traffic signals
) To be watchfu for pedestrians especi-
ally children, stepping into traffic from
behind or between parked cars.
To always signal my intentions before
turning left, right, stopping, also be-
fore leaving the curb, and to look back
to make sure that such movement
be made safely.
T. To drive in such a manner as not to en-
danger to be likely to endanger the
life limb, property of others
g. To be CAREFUL, COURTEOUS, and
CONSIDERABLE at all times.
Fill out following coupon. bring mail II
Tribune office FLAG ST. Antoine. will be
with the OF thousands OF other citizens Who
cooperating in the campaign for traffic safety
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SUPPORT YOUR HOME Town
PAPER 1T TALKS - WORKS
FIGHTS FOR You.
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T. II. SOLOMON. newly elected
president OF the Detroit branch OF
the National Alliance OF Postal
Employees. who plans to launch
an active program before the holi-
day season and TO enroll all local
colored postal employees In his
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1935-11-02

1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE
The Washington times., 1935-11-25
'NUTTY' FAV0RS
FOR RPART|ES

One real job at Thanksgiving
time is to keep youngsters out
from under mothers feet as she
bustles around the kitchen pre-
pairing the good things to eat.
When enjoyable work can be Sug-
gested which will keep children
engaged, mothers work is light
ened. Let the youngsters make
their own place favors and work
out their own original ideas.
Pictured are a few fascinating
models which utilize popular hol-
iday foods. Each is an interest.
ing subject and simple for young
sters to copy.
Apple Betty" at extreme left
has a marShmallow head, cloves
for facial features, Brazil nuts
impaled on toothpicks for arms
and legs, a folded paper soldier"
hat and a "scissor-Work" ruffle.
Name punched into skin with
knife.
Sunny Boy" next in line, has d
nose which cannot fail to win
plaudits, actually a Brazil nut cut
in half, stuck on toothpick and
thus fastened to the orange. Again
cloves serve as eyes, nuts on tooth.
picks as "pompadour," a circular
cardboard band as a collar and a
narrow ribbon bowtie.
"JungleoSis"-the "Amazonian
Bird" is an easy project for the
boy with a tool set. Head and
body are whole Brazil nuts in the
shell. Drill holes for eyes. plug
holes with cork and dab the cen.
ter of each with marShmallow. A
variety of "goo-goo" eyes can be
so designed. Head fastens to body
with match sticks or small dowel
pins. For feet, cut a whole Brazi!
nut in two, drill and fit onto the
leg sticks. A saw cut for mouth"
will hold a visiting card on which
the guests name can be printed.
Turkey Gobbler" is a fat po-
tato with a date moulded into the
shape of a head. A strip of pi-
miento forms the comb. Marsh.
mallow eyes and Brazil nuts i'm.
paled on toothpicks provide legs
and fan-tail.
Nancy's prehistoric "Docadoris"
at the extreme right is looking
for a better name-and an extra
helping Of cake to the youngSter
who provides the most suitable
one. An orange, a few nuts and a
maraschino cherry head with
marshmallow features are re-
quired to make 1t.
The Washington times., 1935-11-25

Broiled tomatoes with ripe
olives and bacon.
2 firm tomatoes
slices bread, u inch thick
10 very thin slices bacon
l can sliced ripe olives
/ cup milk
l tablespoon flour
l teaspoon Worcestershire
sauce
Salt and cayenne
Corn meal
Butter,
Fry the slices of bread in but
ter until a golden brown on each
side. Put them on a piece Of
brown paper and keep warm.
Fry the bacon until crisp and