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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
RIVER ROUGE
CBy THOMAS NEUSOME)

Mrs. Matte l.. Thomas who re-
Gently celebrated her seventy
eighth birthday, died on August 6,
after a brief illness. The funeral
rites were held from Union Bap-
fist Church, Monday, August 10.
Many lovely floral offerings were
presented by friends. The deceas-
ed is survived by her devoted hus-
band, five children, nine grand
children, one great grandchild, and
other relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael Daniel an
nounce the marriage of their ac-
complished daughter, Louise, and
Samuel Wyche. The wedding took
place on August 5. The young
couple is not residing at 9SS Phil
adelphia avenue, in Detroit.
The Twin City Chorus Club has
re-organized. All who wish to join
are requested to see Mr.. Greir, on
Palmerston avenue.
Many local citizens are taking
vacations, included among them
being Mrs. Daniel, 29S Polk street;
Mrs F. Ratcliff, Mr.. and Mrs ].
S. Parker and mother, of Palmers-
ton avenue; and Rev. e. Copeland,
pastor of Union Baptist Church.
Mrs. Marie Love, 355 Polk street,
is planning to make trip to
Cleveland, Ohio, at an early date,
where she will join friends from
Montgomery, Ala.
Mrs. Georgia Love of Greensboro
Ala. and Misses Alma and Doro-
thy, of Cleveland, are visiting Mrs.
Love, 355 Polk street.
Thomas Neusom, Jr. has just re-
turned from two-week's vacation
at "The Green Pastures" Camp,
and reports having had an enjoy
able outing.
Attorney d. s Neusom Is spend
ing a few days in Lansing, Mich.
on business.
Mrs. Dougherty and nephews,
Stanford Long and Henry Register,
293 Polk street, have just returned
from touring the South. They spent
delightful three-week's vaca-
ton, visiting relatives, including ].
T. Long, Clinton, s. c.; Lester
Dougherty whitmire, s. c.; Mrs.
Essie Duncan, Mr.. and Mrs. o.
Dougherty and other relatives
and other friends. in Hamlet n. G.
also relatives in Baldosta, Georgia
an uncle, DR.. r. T. Wyche, Savan-
nah, Ga; a sister and brother, Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Register, Jackson,
VILE Floa, and friends in st. Aug
Justine, FLORIDA.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
PONTIAC News
(By +. p. HARRIS)

NEWMAN A. NJ. e. CHURCH H..
The pew rally recently spon-
sored at he church. by a group Of
States" was a fine success, Miss
Nellie Binga, representing Michl-
gan, placed the state i'm the lead.
Rev. William Long, of Trinity Bap-
fist Church, delivered an address
at the rally at p. m.
Rev. Joseph Wood delivered a
splendid discourse at IL a. m, his
theme being Christians.
September 3, a play will be given
at Newman A. NJ. r. Church, the
title being "Forty Years Ago
The committee of the Sunday
School Union has changed the date
of the outing from the 20 to the q
of August, which is practically the
same time it is held each year.
Pastor Powell, of Macedonia Bap-
fist Church, spoke at IL a. m, sub
feet, "A Vision of Isaiah Rev.
George Matthews preached at p.
m.
Sunday School opened at $3.50 a.
m. B. W. Williams is superinten-
dent.
B. Y. P. U. convenes at p. m.
which Deacon Joseph Reed as
leader.
Rev f. A. Robinson preached for
the Building Committee at p. m.
Sunday was a banner day for
New Hope Baptist Church. Rev.
Ford Reed is pastor. Rev. S. d.
Ross of Greater Shiloh Baptist
Church, Detroit, spoke on IN B.
p. Bond Issue at p. m. Rev. j. II.
Cleveland was guest speaker. Rev.
Jesse Long preached at p. m.
William II. Davis. local under
taker, left recently for Memphis,
Tenn. to attend the funeral of his
mother, Mrs. Sarah Jackson.
Mrs. Matte Wimbley and Will
liam Duvall are engaged to marry.
the wedding to take place at an
early date.
Mrs. Annie Moore has returned
from an extended visit in the south.
Mrs. Josie Varnhill, of Paducah,
Ky, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Ethel Fowler, of Lake street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Wood, &C
companied by Mrs. Geneva Young,
of Pontiac, and Martha Ferguson,
Of Detroit, have returned from
Paducah, KY, and report having
had a delightful trip.
Messrs. B. d. and o. d. Kline and
their families, of Detroit, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Lo-
gan Young, Of Crawford street.
Ben Kline, Jr. is spending a
week with Finus Harris, Jr., on
Highland street.
Mrs. John Johnson, of Lebanon,
Tenn, is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Lena Gage of Rowland.
The members and friends OF
Newman A. M. E. Church are pray
ing for the speedy recovery of the
pastor, Rev. r. U. Ferguson.
Rev. and Mrs. William II. DON
aldson, of Toledo, Ohio, are visit
ing their mother, on Maple street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
NORTH END DETROIT news

church, who in turn made fitting
remarks in honor of the distingu-
ished honorees. Rev. p. r. Flack
and DR.. D. j. Graham were among
the speakers.
At the conclusion of the program
Pastor d. p. Thomas and his wife,
Mrs. Gertrude Thomas, expressed
their thanks to all those who had
made the program such a wonder
full one. Rev. Thomas expressed
high tribute to those who are CO.
operating with him in putting
over the fine church program he
has outlined, Mrs. Gertrude thank
ed those present for the lovely
gifts.
Sunday, August 16, at HOO a.
m. Pastor d. p. Thomas preached
masterful sermon at LomaX
Church, text st. Matt nth chapter
subject, Johns Inquiry and
Christ's Answer" Among the large
audience were many visitors from
in and out of the city. Two promi-
nent club women were added as
members Of the church. The pastor
has set $50 members as his goal
for this conference year. At this
writing it is rating over $50.
AT $500 p. m. Rev. ID. p. Thomas
OF A M
Zion Church, Hamtramck, this be-
ing Pastor j. L. Moore's first quar-
terly meeting of the conference
year. Presiding Elder L. p. Powell
is in charge.
The 1880 p. m. service at Lomax
Temple marked a great revival, at
which time many persons came
forward asking prayer for a clos
err walk with God, after the pastor
had preached a powerful sermon.
During the evening a short space
was given over to the Young Wo-
mems Branch of the Missionary
Society. Mrs. Carrie Scott was the
secretary as we'll as mistress of
ceremonies at the meeting.
A short program was rendered.:
reading, Mrs. Elizabeth Ridley;
and other numbers including a
concluding address by Mrs. NJ. ].
Adams.
The following names were men
toned on the sick list at the Fri
day night service: Mrs. Mary AL
len, Mrs. Foster Society for bet
ter living, and Mrs. Bolden.
The Society for Better Living
held its executive meeting on Sat-
urday night, August Is, at the
Schoolcraft Library, at which
time the committee was appointed
to complete the bylaws and the
constitution.
Mrs. Annie Price, 1886 Mackay,
was appointed chairman of this
committee. She was asked to have
the bylaws and constitution ready
for final reading at the next
meeting of the body Saturday,
August %.
An encouraging feature of the
evening was the presence of the
young folks who expressed a
willingness to organize a youths
council of North Detroit. All are
invited to be present at the meet
ings.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
Toodles Delivers
A d d dress To
0 d d Fellows

The Grand United order of Odd
fellows convened in their annual
state convention at Bethel A. M. e.
Church, Tuesday, with large num-
bers of members present from all
parts of Michigan.
The welcome address on behalf
of Bethel Church was delivered by
DR.. Aaron C. Toodle, trustee of the
church and Republican candidate
for nomination as state senator,
from the Third Senatorial district,
in the September primaries. The
address was eloquent and force
full, and the peaker praised the Of
ficials and members of the fratern-
al order for the splendid achieve
ments of the Oddfellows in Michi-
gan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
Negroes File Affidavits Telling Of Paying
Cops For Liquor Selling;
Six Alabama Officers Suspended

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(ANP)
Three affidavits filed by Negroes
charging pay-offs to Birmingham
officers for the privilege of selling
liquor in this prohibition state
were part OF the nine which re-
suited in the suspension Of four
patrolmen and two detectives last
week pending action by the civil
service board.
Mrs. Mary 10 Combs accused of
ficer p. l.. Stapp of accepting two
So payments to drop liquor charge
against her. One Of the payments
her affidavit says, was made in
Officer d. j. Ratliff's presence and
the other while Ratliff waited out
side in a police car. The officers
had raided her home and found a
quart of whiskey. An affidavit
from her husband, George, cor
roborates her statements.
Alex Brown in another affidavit
charged that Stapp and Officer
]. r. Phillips raided his home for
liquor and arrested him in Deem
Der, but a week later came around
and told him it would cost So to
get the bond tore up so he would
not have to go to court, and SO
a week to sell liquor in North Bir-
mingham.
The remaining six affidavits,
similar in nature, were made by
whites. Two private detectives
worked on the case and secured the
evidence.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
(By Mrs. Josephine BOyden)

Mrs. L. M. Hendricks was hos
tess at luncheon at her home on
Gallagher street Friday afternoon
August IA. She had as her guests
members of the educational COM
mittee of Peace Baptist Church.
After the various amusements q
delicious two course menu was
served
Mrs. Beatrice Harris won the
door prize; Mrs. Elizabeth Cook
first keno prize; Mrs. Gertrude
Harris, second keno prize, and
first secret game prize; NJ + s.
Anna Fuller, second secret game
prize.
Mrs. Hendricks and her staff of
co-workers have just closed ano-
t1er successful term in the BIZ
bic school at Peace Baptist
Church.
Cosmopolitan Baptist
Hundreds of people have been
visiting the home of Rev. Bolden,
pastor of Cosmopolitan Baptist
Church, to see the worlds largest
woman, who is q years of age and
weighs 637 pounds. She has baffl-
ed the people of North Detroit this
week with her talents in reading,
singing and other entertainment.
DR.. and Mrs. Craighead and chill
dren; Mrs. Sadie Brain, of Louis
Vile, Ky, and M. S. Seawell, I'm
iontown. Ala. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Washington Stone, and Mrs
Bessie Mason, POSI- Meade street
They are being extensively en-
tertained.
Mrs. Susie Dean, 20430 Kentucky
visited last week with her neice
and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Thomas and son, Howard Dean, in
Cleveland, Ohio She is also plan
ming to visit her children in Chica-
go and Lansing.
Mrs. Rosa Rice returned to De-
troit Wednesday from Cleveland
where she spent the weekend with
friends.
Mrs. d. Yancy, 1868 Lumpkin
a star agent and efficient district
clerk of the Great Lakes Mutual
Insurance Co. left Sunday morning
by motor to visit relatives and
friends in Jersey City, Newark,
Atlantic City, New York, and Wash
ington d. C. Friends wish her a
pleasant trip.
LOMAX A ME- ZION
A lovely reception was given
Monday night August II, at Lo-
max Church, 1909 Dequindre
honoring Rev. and Mrs. ID. p Tho
mas, the pastor of Lomax Church
and his bride.
The church was beautifully de-
corated. The committee on refresh.
ments of which Mrs. L. Burden Is
chairman, had their tables loaded
with a bountiful amount of dainty
refreshments.
Mrs. Hattie Neal Flack, wife of
DR.. p. r. Flack. pastor of st. Pau
A. NJ. E. Zion Church presided owe
the occasion as mistress of cere
monies. She introduced the head
of the different departments Of the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

CLEVELAND-(By Leon Lewis
for ANP)-In a letter, addressed to
the editor of the Cleveland Press,
local daily paper, Atty Chester K.
! Gillespie, president of the local
branch NAACP, asserted that
Cleveland, Ohio State University
and the entire state of Ohio had
, been nationally and International
] ly advertised thro'l2b the exploits
! of Jesse Owens and that all three
were proclaiming him as their he
TO bestowing upon them heaps Of
honor and favorable publicity. He
also said he wondered and it would
be interesting to note after his
graduation from Ohio State next
summer what opportunities would
be offered Jesse to get and keep
employment deserving Of his feats.
The attorney pointed out the pro-
bable handicaps owens would face
in seeking employment on account
of Race, and that since that did
not lessen the degree Of honor be-
slowed upon those who acclaim
him now, it should not make any
difference one year hence when he
will need their assistance in Sc
curing a profitable future.
Herewith is a part of the Press
editorial answering the letter:
"Well, we should guess that the
celebrity Jesse has achieved will
certainly give him a better-than-
average chance to get and keep a
job. We wish we could say that
keeping a job and getting in the
world would depend thence-for-
ward on Jesse's ability and indus
try-by ability, of course, referring
to his aptitude for the particular
job and not his ability to run the
100 meters. No form of athletic
ability in youth has ever been
worth much as a guarantee of earn
ing power in maturity.
"But Jesse, like other men, will
be facing the uncertainties of a
world in which economic fluctua-
tons are violent and disastrous.
We all know that ability and dill
gence have not been sufficient to
guarantee many good men steady
employment in these recent years.
an addition, Jesse Owens faces
certain economic handicap in the
fact that he is Negro.
"The demonstration planned for
him proves that this community
in not dominated by any Hitlerish
notions about Aryan supremacy,
notions which Jesse himself eXplod-
ed completely in one field of en-
deavor W h h Hitler considers
important, as his eagerness to hold
the Olympic games in Germany
shows.
But 1t would be absurd TO pre-
tend that economic opportunity,
even in this liberal-minded COM
munity, is open as widely to Negro
men and women as to whites.
Some degree of discrimination ex-
lists throughout the economic
scale 1t is only recently that the
, Cleveland Federation of Labor, for
instance, has given serious con-
sideration to permitting Negroes
to Join labor unions in crafts from
which they have been additionally
disbarred.
There may be in Cleveland to-
day Negro boys and girls with gifts
of far greater potential value to
their city and to humanity that the
gift of speed on a cinder track.
Among them may be figures
who, with training and opportuni-
ty, could render noble service in
many fields of activity clothed with
dignity and honor in the eyes Of
humanity. Among them are GER
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
JOELOUIS' LETTER
July 16, 1886

July 16 1886
Joe Louis Good Luck Club
2O33 Park Avenue
Detroit Michigan
Gentlemen:-
want to take this opportunity to express my
heartfelt thanks to you for the interest and conn
dence you have shown in me through the estab-
fishing of the Joe Louis Club club organized IN
behalf of clean sportsmanship.
Your confidence in my ability to eventually
become world heavyweight boxing champion en-
courages me to live up to your expectations.
It is my intention to do everything in my
power to show the world that your commence III
me is not misplaced.
Please call on me if may be of any service
to you in the activities of the Joe Louis Good
Luck Club
Very sincerely yours
Joe Louis
JL-RJC
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

The late Mrs. Mamie Elizabeth
Prince, of this city, was laid to
rest Saturday afternoon, in Memo
rial Park Cemetery. The funeral
rites were held at st. Paul A. NJ. e.
Church, Rev. ] A. Charleston, the
pastor, officiating.
The deceased, who was born in
Greenback, Tenn, Dec. Is, 1866,
died in Detroit, August II, at the
age Of 70. She was married to
William Norwood in 1887, two sons
being born to this union, Melvin
and Walter. Her husband passed
away, in 1892 and remained a
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
Cleveland Daily Answers Letter
Of N. A. A. C.P. Pres d n t

tainly thousands OF men and wom-
en-, average in ability, seeking "a
verage opportunity.
'The great tribute to Jesse Ow-
ems in Cleveland ought to prompt
this community to open the door
more Hospitality to Negroes of "a
bility in every honorable occupa-
ton"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

The Second Baptist Church was
very happy to welcome the pianist
back after a three weeks vacation
in the state of North Carolina. The
Sunday School was opened at the
usual time under the supervision
of the superintendent. The lesson
an d blackboard demonstration
were very Interestingly discussed.
The choir marched In singing
the professional hymn, Holly,
Holy" The pastor delivered a
foreful sermon, subject, "The
Seven Wonders" text Ps. 72:1S.
stressed these very interesting
facts: 1.-THE Christian, though he
may emm, must not be two stout
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
Detroit, Michigan
August 16, 1886

Gentlemen:
Please permit me to take this means of endorsing
the spirit and policy of the "Joe Louis Good Luck
Club. l believe this organization should receive
the support of merchants and consumers alike, as it
stimulates cooperation and helps the merchant to Sc
cure increased patronage, while the consumer re-
ceives substantial saving in discounts given men,
bers of the club. 1 wish you unlimited success
Yours truly
"Old Cow,
Prop. "Od Cows Coffee Co.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

widow until 1916, during WHICH
time she reared her two sons to
manhood.
In 1916, she married Henry M.
Prince, who died in 1929 After the
death of her husband, Mrs. Prince
came to reside with her son, Wal
ter Norwood and remained with
him until the time of her death.
Throughout her lifetime, Mrs.
Prince was member of the Metho-
dist Church. In addition to her two
sons, the deceased is survived by
two sisters, one brother, and sew
eral grandchildren.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22
COUPON

JOE LOUIS GOOD LUCK CLUB
Care Detroit Tribune
2146 st. Antoine Street
Detroit Michigan
l am in hearty accord with your program of
mutual business dealings between merchants and
members, clean sportsmanship, and have conf
dence in Joe Louis.
Enclosed find fifteen cents (cash or stamps)
for which send me the membership card for the Joe
Louis Good Luck Club, well the Joe Louis
Good Luck Club button, and the Joe Louis Good
Luck coin. The membership card is to entitle me
to discount purchases from merchant
bers whose names appear such in the Detroit
Tribune.
Name ..................... Age $3.50.
lily '...,,.'.,,... state
Please print name and address
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

Our genial secretary DIR. Powell Johnson, reports
unusual amount of interest all in the Joe
Louis Good Luck Club. Why not stop in to him
his office, 273o Hastings Street and talk with him.
Fill in the membership coupon and mail it with 5c
get the discount purchases well being
a member of ourli live club
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

August 12 1886
Joe Louis Good Luck Club
Go Detroit Tribune
2146 st. Antoine Street
Detroit, Michigan
Gentlemen
believe the merits of Joe Louis fully Justify the
sympathetic publicity you giving him through
the "Joe Louis Good Luck Club"
Through the cleanliness of his craftsmanship
and his high moral character, he has not only
the respect of thousands of people in this and other
countries but he has set example that the youth of
his and country we'll afford to follow.
With best wishes for the success of this worthy eff
fort, am
Sincerely yours,
Walter w. Delsarte
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

Our members get discounts of $50 or more1
on purchases from the merchant members
whose names appear here.
The Joe Louis Good Luck Club is non-poli-
teal and non-sectarian. It's purposes are to
stimulate business between merchants and
members whereby, the merchants will give
our members discount on purchases lex
cept liquor and other ITEMS where discounts
are prohibited by law thereby creating mu-
tual cooperation another purpose is to inter-
est everyone in clean living and clean sports
manship.
We are publishing few of the letters re-
ceived from prominent Detroiters
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-08-22

Join the Joe Louis Good Luck Club to-da Send fiji
ten (stamps CASH and receive the membership
together with the attractive Joe Louis Good Luck
Club Button. The button and membership card entities
you to a 500 discount from following merchants For
limited time will give members Joe Louis Good Luck
Coin free.
Patronize the following merchant
members They will give you discount
of five per cent or more, on all purchases.
Just show them your membership card.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-11
CHIEF HON0RED
BY0PT|NISTS

An informal luncheon in honor
Of Walter J. Pray, international
president Of the Optimist Inter
national Club, Is being held at the
Mayflower Hotel at noon today in
preparation for the annual con-
vention of the Sixteenth District
Optimists which gets under way
here at the hotel tomorrow.
Selection Of a boy orator to rep
resent the club at Fort Worth,
Texas, will be a feature Of the
convention program. Three boys
will compete to represent the Six
tenth District. Galston Hath
away, IA, of Langley Junior High
School, Is the Washington con-
teStant and his rivals are from
Richmond. Va. and Baltimore,
Md.
Following q conference with
officers of the Police Boys Club,
Capt. A. E. Nesbitt, president Of
the Washington club, will present
q budget for boys work here.
The convention will close to-
morrow night with a banquet and
dance,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-11
MOVIE SHOWS
GREAT PLAINS

'The Plow That Broke the
Plains" . $4,000 movie pro-
duced by the Resettlement Ad-
ministration had its premier
last night at the Mayflower
Hotel, with DR.. Rexford Guy
Tugwen, resettlement administra-
tors in the audience.
The picture was a history Of
the Great Plains. the territory
which extends from the Texas
Panhandle to the Canadian Dor
der from the days Of the In
dams, through wars, finally the
depression and the aid extended
by the Resettlement Administra-
ton in purchasing and retiring
old farms and aiding in the
establishment Of new ones.
Prior to showing Of the Re
settlement picture, o motion pic
ture Of conditions in Soviet Rus
STA was exhibited. The foreign
picture showed the plight Of the
farmer under the regime Of the
Cars and his lot today under
the Soviet government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-11
Parry Begins Climb
On Mount Everest

DARJEEL1NG, India, May IL.
Snow-capped Mt. Everest, the
Devil Mountain" that has taken
nine lives since 1921, yesterday
saw the beginnings of the fifth o
tempt to reach its 20, O02-foot
crown. Far below, at base camp
No. /, pitched in the Flap" Of the
Himalaya giant, are Hugh Rutt
ledge and his 1885 British expedi.
ton, which will work up the side
Of the mountain and be ready for
the final assault about the last
week in May.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-11
Methodist S"RadicaIS %
Suffer Defeat

MBUS. o., May IL
0.N.S0.-Conservative forces in
the Methodist Episcopal General
Conference here today scored q
victory In forcing removal Of q
portion of a report held by them
to be a rebuke for their attitude
on socialeconomic questions.
The Objectionable clause was
contained in a report of the COM
mittee on the state Of the church
which read:
"VS regret that the press has
construed the prOnOuncement
Of certain groups Of laymen as
representing the church as q
whole, particularly in view Of
the fact that some Of these
prOnOuncements seem to strike
ut the very liberty Of the
pulpit"
Bitter denunciation Of this
clause came from the conServa-
tive laymen and ministers who held
that it was a reflection on the
lay group and promote further
antagonism between ministerial
and lay conferences.
The report dealt specifically with
the use Of the term Methodist" by
unofficial groups and held that,
while they might employ it, they
were not speaking for the church.
The report was adopted with the
deletion Of the offensive clause.
DR.. Lynn Harold Hough, Of Drew
Theological Seminary, in debate on
the clause, held 1t constituted a
possible rebuke to those who hold
the position Of the right while