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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19

81 can't stomach that guy" said Pete.
He timed his head significantly toward
the flashy brown gent at the bar
"Why? Betchu for chick or sump n
pete prunted. looked pointedly across
the table at Shorty.
II thought va knowed me, Shorty.
Shorty wrapped a chubby black hand
around a glass of suddy beer. He leaned
back, grinned wryly, said:
NAV. Can't say | do Pete. Jes seen
vuh round once n awhile Homes, l
don't getchu a'tall. Yuh amt in tn rack
Of. Don't slave nowhere. Still yuh keep
sharp and well-heeled." He paused lift,
ed the beer to his frog-like face, sipped
and went on, There's only one answer
And yuh're beefin 'gainst that rlght now
Why, everybody had yuh tagged Tor
pimp." 49,,
Pete's smooth bronge skin puckered
between his brown-moss eyes
"Me a pimp! Huh. That's one va ana
everybody else can scratch on ice. nate
skunks like that His voice was edged
with derision.
Shorty worried the glass between
stubby fingers and looked thoughtfully
at the expensive hat tilted back on Pete's
sleek head.
Don't go for 'em myself" he said. His
little ratty eyes sparkled. 'Im a griff. A
good one Yuh know that. But yuh! Huh.
Whatever yuh wrinkle is it's a honey.
Yuh're foxy to keep it tween yuh teeth.
The flashy gent turned from the bar
and sauntered toward their table. He
said, "H'ya, Shorty" and stopped. He
was mild and bland and suave. His dress
and manner screamed what he was.
Shorty smiled up at him like little
alligator.
"Whatchh;i S.y, !!;;:11?? Sc;
goin'?"
The flashy gent blipped his eye in
wise wink. He said:
Like tn no-legged guy, Shorty. can't
kick. Take it easy" His lean, trim, i'm
maculate form shook with a chuckle as
he strolled toward the door.
Pete's lips were tight, a straight line.
Two knots throbbed on each side of his
face at the base of his jutted jaw. His
eyes narrowed.
9TH skunk" he spat.
The chuckle in Shorty's throat was
like the sound of dice in leather cup.
"Ho boy! o man! Yuh sho do hates
them kinder guys don't chu?"
Pete ignored the question, picked up
back on the table and glanced at the
cleaning watch on his wrist.
"Whew!" he whistled softly "Gettin
late. Gotta scram." He got up, buttoned
his coat and fngerd his tie. "Digya
Shorty. Slong"
Shorty said "See yuh," His little eyes
rested on Pete's natty form until it dis
appeared through the door. Funny
guy" he mumbled aloud. "Slick tho.
Yeah. Out with the bes' folks in tn day.
Hangs in jernts at night. Huh" He sip
ped his beer thoughtfully.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
GARFIELD HELPS
SANTA CLAUS

The pupils Of Mrs. Haberkost's
art class have made hundred toys
during the past month. These will
De distributed on Christmas day 70
che crippled, hospitalized and desti-
tute children of the city through
the Red Cross Society.
Among the gifts are dolls Of all
kinds, animals on wheels, aero
planes, bean bags, puzzles, stuffed
animals, games and scrap books.
Those who made outstanding
toys were: Dorothy. Jackson Dor
othy Geter, Mildred Muthleb, Mar
ion Burney, Vera 'Zuzich, Edward
Davis, Tony Kuffner, Hunter Wal
Ter, Dorothy Jones, Johnny Heron
Charlotte Clay, uanita Talley,
Louise Thomas, Bertha Spencer,
and Mary Lazur A complete list
Of the workers would include al
most all the members of the art
class.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
Raymond Jackson
Will A ddresS
Detroit Musicians
nv div DnNru
BY BILLY ROACH

Raymond Jackson, prominent
musician and union organizer, will
address Detroit's musicians Sun
day, Dec. 20, at 2 p. M, at the
st. Antoine Branch Y. NJ. c. A.
This meeting will be of parti-
cular interest to all local musicians
both union and non-union, and
every one is urged to attend.
Mr.. Jackson has been a con-
vention delegate for ten years. He
has also been secretary of Local
533 for 8 years, and was highly
honored at the last convention
held I'M Detroit, when President
Wifer appointed him national in
vestigator for the AIM.
The musicians of Buffalo have
greatly benefited through the UNI
firing efforts of Mr.. Jackson. 1t
was through the fine constructive
work which Raymond Jackson per-
formed in Buffalo, which, be-
lieve, brought about this new
position.
Mr.. Jackson comes to help every
one of us, whether you play week
ends or seven nights. This is your
problem, Detroit Musicians. Come
out and help solve it.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
New Era Study Club

The club held it's regular BIZ
monthly meeting, Dec. l, with tn,
president, Mrs. B. White, presiding.
The session was well attended
The club made plans for its
Christmas baskets and party.
An interesting paper, entitled
Negro Prose Writers and Histor-
ians" was read by Mrs. Fannette
Morris and was followed by an in
formal discussion.
A delicious collation. was served.
which all present enjoyed. Mes
DANES Pettiford and Mcmahon
were hostesses.
The last meeting featured the
annual Christmas party, Dec. Is.
The social committee was in
charge.
Bernice Griffin White is presi-
dent; Thelma Higginbotham, re-
cording secretary; Ernestine Dence.
corresponding secretary; f d n a
Henderson, treasurer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
LEIBOWITZ KNOWS
NOTHING OF 1T

New York "a. N. P.)-Samuel
S. Loibowitz, who with G. L. Waits
Of Huntsville, Ala, heads the de-
Tense of the Scottsboro boys, sal,
at his home in Brooklyn Thursday
he had not been informed of any
plan of the prosecution to drop
any Of the cases.
The lawyer also pointed out il
had been a defense contention al
along that two of the bows were
less than 16 years old at the time
# the alleged attack, a third was
rippled and fourth blind. They
arc Roy Wright, Olin Montgomery.
eugene Williams and Willie Robin
son.
Leibowitz said that so far as ne
Fnew. trial Of Ozie Powell, ono Of
he defendants, would begin early
in Jauary before Judge William
Callahan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
Church Association
COnveneS in Detroit
nv CHARLOTTE GREEN)

1
"Billows of Praise and showers
of blessings were manifested in an
outpouring of Gods spirit, during
the six day meeting of the New
Mt. Zion Church Association, which
was held at New Mt. Zion, at Mack
and Chene, from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6.
On Monday, which was Sunday
School Day, Mrs. Matte Anderson
of Christian Center, brought the
message to teachers and the
church school. The subject WIS
"Handicaps In Sunday School"
Mrs. Green gave a blackboard
talk on B. Y. P. U. Day, on the
Eight Point Record System. In
the afternoon, Mrs. Hutchins gave
talk on the cabinet, featuring
every department of the church.
On Missionary Day, Wednesday,
Mrs. d. Hall presided. Fine adj
dresses were delivered by Mrs.
Hicks, subject, LET This Mind lie
In You" Other state workers also
talked. Mrs. Armstrong read fine
missionary paper, entitled, "The
Relations of a Missionary Society
To The Church." Mrs. Nettie
Young and Mrs. Moss also read
excellent papers.
Thursday, each club of the
church took the name of some
church, and rendered unique pro-
gram which was educational and
inspiring. DR.. H. B. Bronson talked
on "The Council At Jerusalem"
1t was fine.
The Senior Choir, also the Junior
and Gospel choirs, furnished music
throughout the week.
Friday night, the Gospel Choral
Union rendered several numbers
for the patrons concert. Sunday,
a basket dinner was featured. The
hostesses were: Mrs. j. H. John
son, Mrs. L. Thomas, Mrs. l.. Cope
land, Mrs. Lula Smith, Mrs. Sally
Jones, Mrs. Polly Caine, Mrs. Della
Tyson, Mrs. r. Thomas, and Mrs
E. Irwin.
Officers elected for 1887 were
Rev. J. S. Williams, moderate"
DR.. H. B. Bronson, vice moderator.
j. H. Johnson, president of S. S
Jesse Cotton, president B. Y. P. u
Mrs. d. Ball, president of women's
work: .-
The subject of the sermon for
Sunday will be a sequel to The
previous Running On
Schedule"
The Arbor Vitae Club will spon-
sor feather party, Wednesday
evening, December %. The Junior
Choir will give program Mon lay,
December %. No fee will be
charged for admission.
The public is invited to attend
all services.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
ROSCOE TOLES
DEFEATS
DUDAS
BY CHESTER RENTIE

In the local fistic bill last Fri
day night, it remained for Toles to
give sepia Detroit a win for their
money. He did it in clean, work
manlike manner, being ever care
full to avoid any possible flake
Toles steadily out-pointed, out
boxed, and out-fought Dudas.
Roscoe was never in doubt, not
was the fight. In the first round,
1T appeared likely to be another
one-round affair; and the boys
from st. Antoine and so forth were
yelling for the kill" Dudas, how
ever only prolonged his misery, for
from the first round, Toles slowly
but surely badly beat him down.
In the sixth, what may not have
been very good sportmanship was
very good judgment, for Dudas
decided that the job was too big
and did a king Edward. The
hammer crew went to work on
Toles, however, because he didn't
h. o. Dudas in the first.
1t is the prediction of this writer
that Kid Albert assisted by F.
Johnson and Bill Holley, will eat
their predictions. All this writer
asks of Toles OF any other fighter,
is boost, until he folds up. But
until he does fold up, sell those
hammers and buy some horns.
Now, promoters, Wen take
Risko, Lee Ramage, or whatever
else you can spare. Roscoe is
ready and right and really wants
to fight.
Cal Holmes was the victim of
very tricky lad, named Petrosky,
who leaped high into an almost
certain K. o. blow. Cal had beat
en- him all the way, but the pay
off rests on the referees decision,
which was foul on Cal. Better
luck next time, Cal. We will be
betting on you just the same.
Speedy Johnson lost close one.
Game to the core, he was out
weighed, outreached, and his man
was too tall for the full effect
of Johnson's many lightning blows.
After slipping and receiving the
full force of the opponents weight
and knee in the groins, Johnson
carried on, much to his credit, and
lost close fight. However, he
made a host of friends.
Johnny Whithers, with broken
hand and bleeding eye, though a
60 per cent better fighter, lost a
close one to Hide Away Matte
Brown, 100 per cent better ring
general.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
Attorney r. ]. Willis
Celebrates Birthday
BY the Sage of st. Antoine st.

By the Sage of st. Antoine st.
How old is r. j. Willis, dean of
the legal profession in Detroit?
An attempt was made to settle this
question at birthday party, given
in honor of this distinguished
lawyer, at his Office, 1880 st.
Antoine street, December 8.
Mr.. Willis claims that inasmuch
as the State of Michigan had
passed a law, giving him birth
day, it was entirely out of his
hands to give any information on
the subject. He claims to be SO,
then LOG, and 86-always a So"
Since he also claims to have. been
born in many different places, we
could not determine which birth
day he was celebrating. Tell r. j.
the state in which you were born,
and it is dollars to doughnuts, he
will tell you more about your state
han you ever knew, and further
more, he was born in that state.
Among the distinguished persons
present at the birthday party were
the old Dean himself, age; Ben
amin F. Lester, his classmate at
U. of M. '93 Law, Cd; Arthur w.
Palmer, for seventeen years en-
ployed at probate court, aged &c;
James B. Brown, lifelong pal, sc;
w. H. Banks, son-in-law of Mr..
Brown (the baby, 30; Davi d
Stevens, one of his disciples, a.;
John Wilkerson, former manager
of one of the honoree's enterprises,
66; James Jackson, a young lawyer
with ambition, 80; Lawrence F.
Hayes. former public administra-
tor (F'ucticing lawyer, 40; Sidney
II. Jones. lifelong friend, 81; Elmer
Jenkins, who regards r. J. as
ruperhuman, 40; Thomas Henry
HARRISON, brother Of the late
"Lawd" of "The Green Pastures, Z"
20; Robert J. Willis, Jr., son Of old
OBJ, Al; Elijah Willis, oldest son
and deputy sheriff, 81; Henry Greg
cry, 60; George Mccoy, ex-show-
nan, 66; Francis NJ. Dent, presi-
dent Wolverine Bar Association,
2; Frank p. Stoney, Al; j. Louis
Grant, Al; Floyd Harrison, nephew
of Ode Lawd," 81; and Lucius G..
W Riley, lifelong friend, 60.
The Youngsters at the party had
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19

Aikens husband-elect "Chas." His
name is Aaron Mosley. The love-
ly lady that we will present this
week is Marjorie Greenidge d. . Blue
is her color preference loves
jewelry =. likes to cook, but hates
to clean up . doesn't keep a diary
loves to dance. likes roses
best of all flowers. . She's unde-
cided as to who is her favorite
world personality. Loves all
kinds of music and suggests you,
too, will like her pes tune "Dc
Lovely"
Likes to wear evening clothes
Marjorie is the daughter Of DR..
and Mrs. Robert Greenidge of Jo-
sephine Ave, and is a student at
Wayne University.
Best of luck to Sonney Johnson
that's James (Soney) Johnson,
on his management Of new night
spot. We will be on hand to
give you all the coverage of the
activities of the Young Folk
throughout the holidays. We will
welcome any notes or suggestions.
Signing off with a merry Christ
mas and all that.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
Detroit Musicians
Association

The Detroit Musicians Associa-
ton met December 7, at 301 E.
Warren, with the president, Mrs.
Mile Hynson, presiding.
Arrangements were made for the
annual visit to hospitals and the
Phyllis Wheatley Home, to sing
carols on Christmas Eve, f t err
which the carolers will go to the
home of the president of the club.
515 Hendrie ST., to enjoy white
elephant party.
Plans were also made at the
meeting on December 7. for the
second annual post holiday party,
January A, at the Great Lakes In
surance Building.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
SAGINAW NEWS
BY CHARLES DUNN

DR.. j. w. Saunders, district sup
erintendent of the Bethel A. NJ. E..
Church, held his first quarterly
meeting Monday evening. The
session was we'll attended, and the
reports from. the boards and So
cieties were commended by Rev.
Saunders. Rev. j. A. Dean is past
or. Bethel A. M. E. Church went
over the top, in their four week
dollar rally, which ended on Dec.
6. Rev. j. w. Saunders and Rev.
J. A. Dean were breakfast guests
last Monday, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. T. McComas.
Mrs. Mary Mosley is very i'll, at
the residence of Mrs. Moses Ryan,
1884 Norman street.
Mrs. Reuben Moore has return
ed home, after having been i'll at
the Saginaw General Hospital for
two months.
Read the Detroit Tribune every
week and don't fail to send in your
news items for publication.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
PONTIAC NEWS
By +. p. HARRIS

Rev. and Mrs. F. B. Reed, of
Highland avenue, are on the sick
list. During Rev. Reeds illness,
Rev. f. A. Robinson, Of New Hope
Baptist filling the pulpit at New
Hope Baptist Church.
The Young Peoples Union Of
the church meets at p. m.
The congregation of Macedonia
Baptist Church was favored by a
sermon Sunday morning, delivered
by Rev. George G.. Matthews, sub
ject, Goods Message To His
Churches" Pastor John d. Powell
preached at the evening service.
At Newman A. NJ. f. Church, of
which Rev. A. l.. Williams is pas
tor, the pastor preached Sunday
morning and evening. His themes
were "The Horror Of Sin" and
"The Lost Faith"
Mrs. Cora Curry is drilling the
Sunday School for a Christmas
play. The Senior Choir is practic-
ing for a cantata.
Misses Leona Curry, Marie Whit
field, and Milburn Phyllis Scott
are on the sick list this week.
Friends wish them a speedy re-
covery.
Mrs. Page, of Harvey street,
passed away on Dec. II, after a
brief illness.
Mr.. Noel, a highly esteemed cit
izen. was fatally injured in an
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
RIVER ROUGE NEWS
(F. j. JOHNSON)

Mrs. Martha Warren, of this
city, died Dec. A, at the home of
her daughter. Mrs. Sally LaFleur.
The deceased is survived by her
husband, daughter, and host Of
friends who mourn her death.
Mrs. r. Jones, 2S5 Holford
avenue, is quite i'll at the Henry
Ford Hospital. Her children are
being cared for by Miss Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alison Lowery
have moved into their new resid-
ence, 553 Polk street. They form
erly resided at 476 Polk. They
now are domiciled in the lovely
bungalow of Mr.. and Mrs. Simms.
Lamar Royal, after recent i'll
ness, is back on his job at the
Cox Economy Barbershop, 220
Visger Road.
The Young Matrons Bridge
Club, of River Rouge, will meet
with Mrs. Mary Lyons, 46S Polk
street. Officers will be elected for
the ensuing year. s..
Mrs. Sarah Wright, 365 Beech
wood, gave a surprise birthday
party for her husband recently.
Many friends were guests and the
affair was a delightful one.
Miss Dolores Virgins, $50
Beechwood, has been on the sick
list for the past two weeks, but
is gradually rccuperating.
Everybody in River Rouge is
invited to send in local news to
the local agent each week, to be
published in the Detroit Tribune.
Read the Tribune each week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
Christmas Programs
To Be Featured
At the Y. w. c. A.

Hanging the Greens" for
Christmas goes merrily on in the
Detroit Y.W.C.A. and next Mon
day night the trad ional ceremony
will take place in the Lucy Thur
man Branch. The public is cor
daily invited.
The ceremonies will take place
at o'clock and the young people
from the co-educational clubs the
employed girls groups and the
Girl Reserve department will parti-
cipate. They are urged to bring
their parents and friends for
dinner.
Carols will be sung in the dining
room, followed by a chapel service
on the second floor where the
Nativity story will be retold. A
presentation of scenes from Dick
ems Christmas Carol will be made
in the gymnasium later in the eve
ming by the coed dramatics group
from the Music Arts Dramatics
club.
Yule logs will burn brightly in
the two most important fireplaces
in the building, and greens will be
hung everywhere to give a festive
touch to the occasion.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19

Honeychi1e
By Harry Douglass

By Harry Douglass

Outside, Pete turned up town. Traffic
was slow. Now and then a cab whirred
pass. Figures here and there strolled ont
of all night beaneres. Painted faces in
every block, smiled out doorways at him
'Howya tonight, hankty?"
Pete flicked a look toward the door
way, said dryly, mot bad" and strobe
on.
She steppd out of the doorway, caught
up and fell in step with him.
Mind?"
"Lisn girl" Pete said, stopping sud-
denly. "Whatcha do is va business. But
quit meddlng me, see I'm no heel" He
whirled and hardheeled on up the
street.
Sh watched him with feline eyes and
puckered red lips. Her full breast rose
and fell slowly
"Hankty," she flung at him. "Hope va
croak" Her teeth got into it.
At the the cross-street Pete turned. Him
a pimp. That's what she wanted to make
him. She meddled him every night like
that What she wanted was plain. Some
thing in her approach was different But.
love a woman like that Live on that kind
of money! Huh. A guy'd have to forget
he's a man to do that. A pimp. Bah! He
apartment in the middle of the block.
pete"
He was halfway up the stairs when
the caretaker's voice broke the quietness
He stopped, turned and looked down on
the thn-faced wiry old man standing in
the doorway of the front, first floor apart
ment.
yeah, Uncle Toby"
The caretaker held up letter.
ats to t.::1rad 10 climb up and scoot it un-
der this door, Pete. 1t come right aftah
yuh lefr'
Pete smiled, came back down the
stairs.
Thanks he said always take 'em
outta tn box. That's all l want. Yo can
keep 'em like this or push 'em under tn
door," He pushed a soft, carefully at
tended hand into his pocket. Here.
Knock yase'f nip"
The old mans smile was fatherly
Pete ripped the letter open going up
the stairs. Under the dim hall light be-
fore his door he read:
Dear Honeychile:
We kant sen yu the hundred dollars
now. We done stunt yu what we got fur
the crops this year. Yu Paw is ailin and
halter let Big Emma have some of the
folkes clos cause l kant do them all and
take care of Paw. Do the bes' you kin, son.
Well sen yu som mo money soon's we
kin. Don't catch cold up there. We love
yu."
Your Mother"
Pete frowned, tore the letter into little
pieces and strew them on the worn car
pet under his feet. Whistling softly, he
unlocked his apartment, stepped into it
and slammed the door
(END)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
Underwriters Club
Elects Officers

On Saturday evening, December
B, the Underwriters Club of the
Great Lakes Mutual Insurance Co.
held its annual election of officer.
Those elected to office for 1897 are
as follows: L. A. Millben, presi-
dent; j. c. Atwater, vice-president;
Miss Martha Henderson, secretary;
Miss Muriel Cheatham, assistant
secretary; A. j. Frauds, treasurer;
j. K. Macon, chaplain; j. E. Will
kinson, sergeant-at-arms; j. A.
Sanders, reporter; A. J. Speed,
critic.
l.. G. Blount, Mrs. r. Louise
Henderson and C. c.. Miller were
elected to the Executive Board.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
YOUNG BOXER
PAYS TRIBUTE
TO JOE LOUIS

Clark Jenkins, 1868 Jay street.
who is to participate in the next
Diamond Belt Boxing tournament,
not only uses his hands for boxing
but also tries at art.
For the past few weeks MI
jenkins has been carving a clay
stature of Joe Louis, which he
plans to present to the Brown
Bomber's mother, Mrs Lille
Brooks, as a Christmas gift
The figure is attached to one of
the flat sides of square bottle,
about ten inches tall. 1t is in fight
ing pose, with gloves and toys, and
the entire ornament is attractively
painted and shellacked
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-19
Jolly Serenaders Club

The members Of the club were
entertained by F. Marshall, Sun
day, Dec. 10, at the home of Mrs.
L. Daniels, 957 Frederick. Ran
Iolph Yunger, vice-president of the
United Club of Detroit, was a Wis
itor. He gave an interesting talk.
The next meeting will be with
Mrs. A. Rolls, 610 f. Warren. G..
Bolts is president of the club.