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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
Presbyterian Church

st. Johns was crowded, Sunday
morning, to hear DR.. II. ID. Jones
director of the Dodge Community
House and teacher of the Mems
Bible Glass of the First Presby-
terrain Church, speak on the subject,
"The Day of Triumph and Victory
of Jesus Christ" The speaker
showed how Jesus accomplished
the things he came to do, and clos
ed by saying THE victory is ours,
as we work with him, that the day
of triumph may come"
Pastor II. Porter's sermonnette
to the children was on Hungry
Children" showing how they need
ed more than food for their life
texts, John 6:35, and Matt. 5:6.
The music by the choir was well
rendered. Atty. Martinez sang a
pleasing bass solo, open the Gates
Of the Temple"
The pastors Easter sermon will
be on the topic, Life through
Death"
Easter Anthems. by Choirs and
soloist.
The Sunday School will present
an Easter service of music and
recitations entitled, GLORIOUS Eas-
ter" at 100 p. m.
The Ladies' Aid met April 5th
with Mrs. Nellie Thompson of
Mortified avenue.
The Non Pareil Club met Tues
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. E.
l.. Neal, 6O75 Mortified.
Mr.. Crawford Of the Smile
Road District, has been confined to
his home for several weeks.
Members were glad to greet Ell
der Grier who has returned from
Dayton Ohio, where he was in the
veterans Hospital for treatment
for the past two months.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
ADVANCEMENT CLUB OF
SEORGENS

The club met on it's regular
meeting night, at Central Communi-
ty Center Thursday night, in the
assembly room on the second floor.
Five new members were received.
Dav Clark, successful fighter, is
expected to become a member,
when he returns to Detroit. An
other outstanding star in the bask-
etball world, Buddie Stevens, who
plays with the Boston Aggregation
also pledges to join the club, as
soon as he finds it convient to at
tend the meetings regularly.
John W. Crawford, the ,presi-
dent, opened the meeting with all
singing Onward Christian Soldi-
eds, followe with a prayer. Plans
were made to give a dance at the
center, soon, the admission to be
free.
President Crawford invites all
interested persons, between the
ages of Is and 80 to attend tn,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
Failure of Death"
Topic Of Sermon
At St. Paul Sunday

"The Failure Of Death" will be
subject of sermon Easter Sunday
morning at 10:45. Prayer meeting
will be held at a. m.
Easter Day musical-literary pro-
gram will be held at p. m. with
Mrs. Charles Taylor as directress.
Easter Day Cantata will be pre-
scented by the Senior Choir Sunday
evening, 7:45, with Mr.. Harvey
Ward as director.
The Sunday School will convene
at 9:15 a. m. with Rev. r. A. Schley
as Superintendent.
The Junior Allen Christian En-
deavor League will convent at
D. m. with Freeman Bradley as
president and Mrs. Lille Wynn as
superintendent.
The Senior Allen Christian En-
deavor League will convene at
$50 D. m. with Mrs. Lola Scott
Williams as president. Topic: I'm
mortality" Tim. ISL.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
Easter Services
To Be Held At
Second Baptist

Last Sunday the attendance at
Second Baptist Church was large
and the services inspiring.
The Senior Choir of the church
VIII present a special musicale.
on Easter Morning at 10 a. m, un-
der direction of DR.. w. o. Terrell.
Guest solo artists Will be Miss Leon
Edwards and Gloster Current. Pas
tor r. l.. Brady will deliver a
special Easter sermon, subject.
THE Souls Quest"
At 1890, Easter program will be
presented by the Sunday School
departments. At p. m, the B. Y.
p U. will have a special session.
At s p. m, the choir will feature a
cantata, "The Risen King" Guest
soloists will be Mrs. Elsie Lewis,
contralto; Miss Leon Edwards,
and Julius Maxwell, tenor.
The public is extended hearty
invitation to attend. r. G.. Croft is
president of the choir.
Special Good Friday services will
be held, April 10, from IL to 3 p.
m. Pastor Brady will preach a
sermon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
HOW
CONSUMERS COOPERATIVES
Get STARTED and SUCCEED
(By X. VI. GOlightly)

and after their first months OF
operation their fine little store in
Pittsburgh did a business OF
$4,000, and saved for it's members
over 100000 1t now has a second
store beyond the immediate neigh
borhood where it started.
The Negroes of Kansas City
opened the first City Consumers
gas and oil station in that City
with increased growth in member
ship. They opened July, 1885, and
are doing well. They are too young
to have figures available.
SEVEN NEGROES, men AND
two women have been meeting in
Detroit since September of 1885 in
a discussion circle and later into
buying club. They have rented
store headquarters where on
Friday, April 3, 1886, they placed a
modest stock of groceries on shell
yes which had been built by one
of their members. They have be-
gun to purchase from their own
Cooperative Store. The writer was
the first purchaser and among the
first to put money into the purchse
of a stock of groceries. Great things
are expected of our local Coopera-
tive Venture Your interest and
support to this important under
taking is earnestly solicited. This
is the story of how the Consumers
start, own, manage and contro
their own buying facilities.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
Christian Center
Sponsors P art y

Life and merriment prevailed at
Christian Center, on St Patrick
night, March II, when the young
er groups of boys and girls called
in the older groups and enjoyed a
del ghtful evening. The color
scheme was green and white, and
a dainty menu was served.
The honored guests were: Miss
Broyles, Mrs. Georgia Jackson,
Miss Bernice Brady, and Miss
Shaw, who is musical director of
the Christian Center.
The guest speaker was Miss F.
Halberg, of Emanuel Baptist
Church. She was introduced by
Mrs. Susie E. Walker Her subject
was Youth, Building For To-
morrow"
More than one hundred children
were present.
Many interesting games were
played The affair was sponsored
by Miss Lois Kerns, who is in
charge of the older girls; and Mr..
G.. Burwell.
On the following Friday, Miss
Ogletree entertained the elemen-
tary department at a delightful
party They sang, played games,
and partook of delightful repast
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
MHOOPEE TWELVE CLUB

The club held its weekly
meeting at the home Of Miss r.
L. Goodwin. After the business
period, the hostess served a five
course luncheon, which all present
enjoyed.
Messrs. Jackson and Jones, of
Pontiac, Mich, gave interesting lee
lures. The meeting was dismissed
in order, by Chaplain B. Johnson.
The club will give a dance on
April %, at 63S Warren avenue. L.
Johnson is president; c. B. Clarke,
reporter.
The Whoopee club members are
boosting the Detroit Tribune 100
per cent and every member is help
ing in the big subscription cam
paign.
Miss NJ. L. Evans was hostess to
the club at the March 81 meeting.
The business session was follow
ed by a delicious five-course lunch
con, served by the hostess. Bridge
was also enjoyed. Rev. Miles, of
Flint, gave a talk which proved up
lifting.
The clubs sport and evening
dance, March 2S, was very sue
cessful. Among those seen dancing
to the music of Guy Jackson's One
Man Band were: S. Dudley, S.
Ashby, Jimmie, Mr.. jennings,
Ralph Taylor, w. jenkins, ]. John
son, of Ann Arbor; and many 9TH
ers, including the following repre-
sentatives from other clubs: Mr..
Streeter. of the Record Sheet: the
Royal Nine, Twilight Thinkers,
Royal Nine Club, the Keno Club,
Hollywood Sportsmen, Bon Ton IL
Aces, A. Smith, member of the
Pleasant Hour, and other clubs and
friends.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
St. James c. M. E

Services on Palm Sunday were
largely attended. Pastor McLins
sermon was full of inspiration and
proved helpful to all who heard
it. The Senior Choir rendered mu-
sic in keeping with the occasion.
THE Palms" was beautifully
sung by Mamie Douglass, soprano.
In the afternoon, the choir, UNI
der the direction of Mrs. Yolande
Maddox, assisted on the Plea
SAINT Sunday" program at Grace
Chapel c. NJ. E. Church. On Eas-
ter Sunday, both the senior and the
junior choirs will sing special Eas-
ter music. Pastor McLin will
preach a special Easter sermon.
Everybody is invited to attend
these services.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
PASSION WEEK FEATURED
in SPECIAL SERVICES AT
ST. JOHN CINE CHURCH

Palm Sunday brought out large
attendance at both services. Chill
dren were given large part in the
service. Through questions and
answers based on the scripture,
the pastor made a special effort to
make clear the meaning of saliva
ton to young minds. Eighteen con-
fessed Christ.
Passion week will feature the
following special services for which
great preparation has been made
by the choirs under the direction of
Mrs Grace jefferson. THE TRAG-
EDY OF THE CROSS" a religious
pageant arranged and directed by
Attorney l.. e. J2''ries, Friday
night. April 3rd. he cast will
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
BAPTIST UPLIFT UNION
HOLDS SUCCESSFUL MEET
IN INKSTER, MICHIGAN

Douglass; Sunday IL a. m, Doctri-
nal sermon, the Rev. F. X. Free
man; Sundy afternoon, 3:15, Mis-
sionary sermon, the Rev. K. r.
Jones.
Sunday afternoon, March %, a
great program was rendered UNI
der the auspices of the Women's
Department.
The following Churches were
represented in the Union" Mt
Zion Baptist Church, Ecorse, Mich.
the Rev. George Aaron Stevenson
pastor; Beulah Baptist Church,
Inkster, Rev. +. r. Jones, pastor ;
and the Second Baptist Church,
Inkster, Rev. o. b. Jones, pastor.
We are very happy to say that
one member was added to the Sec
ond Baptist Church.
The motto of the Michigan Bap-
fist Uplift Union is Lift up Jesus
the Christ Of God, that others may
see, and accept Him."
The financial success Of the I'm
ion was great. The total amount
raised was $77O6. $62.SO was left
with the Second Baptist Church af
ter expenses were payed.
The Michigan Baptist Uplift I'm
ion has grown rapidly since its or.
ganiZation as a result of its com
petent leaders. Dr. o. B. Jones
president; and DR.. e. r. Jones
vice president.
The Missionary department un-
der the efficient leadership of Mrs
Blanche Anderson, is doing a great
work.
The Young peoples Congress, an
Auxiliary of the Michigan Baptist
Uplift Union, under President
Grayson is also doing a great work.
The Young Peoples Congress
will meet with the Beulah Baptist
Church, Inkster, Rev. f. r. Jones,
pastor, May "a, in the afternoon.
The next session of the Michigan
DlllL Wlll1n VII DC JullS
1921, will be held at the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, Ecorse, Rev. G..
A. Stevenson, pastor. A splendid
program will be arranged for this
session.
Sponsors believe the time has
come when those who are followers
of Christ, must combine their
forces together in lifting up Him
Who said; "And l, if be lifted up
from the earth, will draw all men
unto me-" John 1880.
The Michigan Baptist Uplift I'm
ion" also made donation to the
flood relief fund, for the purpose
of helping those who are in much
distress.
The officers are: Dr. o. B. Jones
president; DR.. E. r. Jones, vice
president: and Rev. Clarence
Thomas, secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
Az;Mq zke family
bcH lDRcH

Last Sunday morning, the Sun
day School was very interesting,
as usual. Pastor Herod preached
at IL a. m. Easter Sunday, his sub
ject will be EARLY in the Morning.
At 3 p. m. the service Choir will
render an Easter program; and at
z p. m. the S. S. will present a pro-
gram by the small children.
The pastor and members of King
Solomon Baptist Church, extend a
hearty welcome to the public at all
times. Fine spiritual treats are pro-
missed.
Every member of King Solomon
is urged TO cooperate with the De-
troit Tribune, in making its annual
subscription campaign success.
The Tribune is our hometown pa
per and we must subscribe to it and
urge our friends TO subscribe, also.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
King Solomon
B aptist Church

The Senior Choir Of King Solo
mon Baptist Church will render a
beautiful Easter cantata, I'm
mortality" by Suits, at their re-
gular Pleasant Sunday" musicale,
Sunday afternoon, April II, at 3
o'clock. The choir will be accom-
panied by Alberta Harris, pianist;
and Joseph Tandy, Jr., saxophon-
list. Guest artists participating will
be Margaret Spratt, soprano; and
Lorenzo Robinson, baritone.
The financial side of the program
will be conducted in the form of a
pew rally. Friends are cordially in
vited to hear this popular cantata
and help make the affair a success.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
JOLLY TWENTY SOCIAL CLUB

Mr.. and Mrs. George Virgins
were hosts to the club Saturday
evening, at their home, S796 Came
ron. The topic of the evening re-
lated to the advancement OF the
club. The slogan is: Bigger and
Better Things For 1886" Bridge
and whist furnished the entertain
ment of the evening.
The club will omit the next
meeting, in order to attend the
dance at the Masonic Temple,
Saturday, April IL, under auspice
Of the Industrious Art and Sewing
Club.
The next meeting will be held on
April IS. George Virgins is presi-
dent.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
The Michigan Outdoor Club
Elects Officers

The Michigan Outdoor Club held
its annual election of officers, Sun
day, March 20, at the residence of
B. Wilbur, 1904 Mortified.
Meeting was called to order by
the president, l. NJ. Hadley First
IN order was the reading of the
last years financial report by
the secretary, Benjamin Wilbur,
which had previously been careful
ly checked and approved by the
auditing committee.
The newly elected officers were
as follows; |. NJ. Hadley, unani-
mously reelected to the presi-
dency; B. Wilbur, reelected, un-
animously to serve as secretary;
Ray Slater and S. Wall retained as
assistant secretary and treasurer,
respectively; and Mr.. Templeton,
chaplin.
The following were elected to
serve on the Board of Directors
along with the president, secretary
and treasurer: VIM. Murtishaw,
Major billiard, H. Marzett and Mr..
Green.
VIM. MarZett, l.. ID. Luke and
Mr. Barker are to serve on the
auditing committee.
The organization, at present, is
the only Negro hunting and fishing
club in the State of Michigan.
The membership consists of
thirty-six persons. four of which
are honorary members, namely,
Joe Louis, heavyweight contender;
Frank Mcknight, who bicycled to
New York and Chicago for the Joe
Louis fight; p. ]. Hoffmaster, di-
rector of conservation. Lansing,
Michigan: and Capt. Warren, Off
Ger of the CCC Camp at Baldwin,
Michigan.
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cossist of fifty or more persons.
A SUNRISE EASTER COM
MUNION at $50 o'clock. For this
service the chancel and pulpit will
be a bank of Wilderness, the choir
loft will represent garden The
service will be silent and solumn,
consisting of soft meditative music,
solos, Duets, organ and piano.
Communicates will come TO the
alter in family groups, at the con-
clusion of which DR.. Clark will
lead the occasional.
e. STER SERMON at HOO a.
N. vii be delivered by the pastor.
Music will be furnished by the
combined choirs. Infant baptism
will be observed.
THE FIRST EASTER" a beau
tiful cantata, will be rendered
Sunday night by the Junior Choir.
To all these services the pubic Is
cordially invited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
Rev. G. E. Askew
And Congregation
In New Church

Rev. C. E. Askey aALA congrega-
ton, of Mt. Olive Baptist church,
entered their new church building,
at Ferry and st. Antoine, on Palm
Sunday. Pastor Askew preached a
fine sermon on Faith" A large
crowd was in attendance.
Mrs. Boggs, president of the
choir, was awarded $25, for lead
ing five other churches in the
Baby Contest Monday night, at
st. Stephen Church. She represent
ed Baby Bernard Spann.
The The public is invited to at
tend Easter services, Sundy, at 4S3
East Ferry.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
SAPPHIRE CLUB

The Sapphire Club held their re-
gular meeting last Thursday, at
the Y. w. c. A. The business of the
evening consisted of reports from
the party which the club gave last
month.
All friends of the club are in
vited to a program to be sponsor
ed by the Service Committee,
Thursday, April 8. Several must
cal selection will be presented. A
talk will also be delivered by Rev.
Johnson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11

The Michigan Baptist Uplift I'm
ion held its third session at the
Second Bapt st Church, Inkster,
Michigan, of which Rev. o. b.
Jones is pastor.
This session was opened Thurs
day p NJ, March 10, and continu-
ed through Sunday, March %, with
much inspiration, and enthusiasm.
The meeting was largely attend
ed. Program as follows: Thursday
evening, March 10, Introductory
sermon by the Rev. G. Glenn; Fri
day, Union sermon, the Rev. j. L,
Brock; Saturday 10 a. m, in
spirational address, the Rev. w. L.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
VILLA vi s
IS VICE PRES.
OF TUSKEGEE

Tuskegee Institute, Ala.-(ANP)
DR.. w. T. B. Williams, former dean
of Tuskegee institute, was named
as vice president of the institution
here at the annual meeting of the
Board of Trustees Saturday, ac-
cording to an announcement made
by DR.. William J. Schieffelln, pre-
sident of the Board.
DR.. Williams has been connect
ed with Tuskegee for a number OF
years and prior to his direct con-
nection was closely associated with
DIR. Robert r. Motion, president
emeritus of Tuskegee institute. He
was born in Virginia and was edu-
Gated at Hampton institute, Philips
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11

Academy, Andover, Mass, and
Harvard University Following his
graduation from Harvard he enter
ed educational work and for
number of years was a representa-
tive of the Jeanes-Slater fund, of
which DR.. James II. billiard was
president, and which has played
such a prominent part in the pro-
gress of Negro schools in the
South
His selection as vice president of
the institution has been lauded by
members of the faculty who have
served under him as dean of the
college department. Other vice
presidents have been Warren Lo-
gan, r. r. Taylor, Sr., and Char
les II. Gibson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
sPRINGHILL BAPTIST CHURCH

SPRINGHILL BAPTIST CHURCH
Sunday was rally day at the
church. Three groups-Alabama,
Georgia, and Michigan-competed
in a spirit of friendly competition.
Alabama won by a wide margin,
Michigan coming second. The for
mer group was headed by f. Estel-
le the latter. by j. Still. Alice
Carter headed the Georgia group.
The services were we'll attended
and the rally was a financial sue
cess. 1t was sponsored by the
Senior Choir Of the church.
Sunday. April II, at p. m. and
at 1880 p. m, Rev. E. r. Peterson,
pastor of the Crosse Pointe Bap-
fist Church. will speak on Which
Church of To-day Is the New Tesla
ment church," Everybody is cor
daily invited.
Rev. e. Fields is pastor of
Springhill Baptist Church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
SECRET TWELVE CLUB

The club was entertained at
their last meeting at the home of
Mrs. william Franklin, 556 East
Vernon Highway. All members
were present. A brief business met
ing was held, after which a three
course luncheon was served.
Mrs. w. West, 522 East Vernon
Highway, will be hostess to the
club on April IA. Mrs. T. Johnson
is reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
MYSTIC A. c. CLUB

The club held its monthly meet
ing, last Thursday evening, at
Highland Park Community Center.
President Willis ]. Grant presided.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read by L. Estelle. Reports
from the committees were heard
and voted upon, and plans for the
summer baseball season were dis
closed. Lathair walker gave the
monthly report on the clubs fin
ancial standing and its members,
which showed that the club is in
good standing.
After the business session, the
meeting adjourned.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
WILLING WORKERS CLUB

The Original Willing Workers
Club held the last meeting of the
season at the home of Mrs. Ger
trude Smith, of LeMay avenue,
Thursday, April lat which time a
beautiful 500 guilt was awarded
to Mrs. Edith Rawlings, of the Re-
creation Department.
The Society will re-convene in
October. Edith Andrews is corre-
spending secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
INDUSTRIOUS ART & SEWING
CLUB

The club will meet Thursda
evening, at the home of Mrs. CreL
shaw, 675 Palmer. Plans will b,
completed for the dance to be given
Saturday night, April IL, at Mason
ic Temple, 535 Frederick.
Mrs. Bonnie Brady is president.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
MELLOW TWELVE SOCIAL CLUB
THE REGIS CLUB

The club held it's regular meet
ing last week at the home of Miss
Annette Duncan, 514 Alger. Will
liam Sexton was host. During the
business session plans were cul-
minated in regard to the dance to
be given by the club Wednesday,
April 18th at the Artistic Temple.
After a rather hectic business ses-
sion, the host served a delightful
menu. The members are: Clarence
Davenport, president; Bernard La
Mar, vice president; Louis Mitch
ell, secretary; Charles Russell, cor
responding secretary; Woodbridge
Mitchell, treasurer; william Sex
ton, Billy Allen, and Theodore
Woodson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11

We do not incorporate in club
news and other social items, cards
Of thanks, as cards Of thanks are
forms of advertisement which
must be paid for.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11

We do not incorporate In club
news and other social items, cards
of thanks, as cards Of thanks are
forms of advertisement which
must be paid for.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
o. CLUB NOTES o.

meetings and learn Of the clubs
aims.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-11
SOCIAL ART CLUB

The club was entertained by Mrs.
Helen Brown, April 2, at 1908 st.
Aubin, all members being present.
After the business routine, a So
cial hour followed and the hostess
served a dainty menu.
The next meeting will be held
with Mrs. ]. Adamson, April 8, at
2134 Maple street. Mrs. e. N. Cook
is president; Mrs. Brown reper.sc
MELLOW TWELVE SOCIAL CLUB
The club met with Miss Bustion,
SIS Brewster street, Monday night,
April 6, with the president, Miss
Brown, presiding. The club decid-
ed to give tacky party, April 25,
at the home of Miss Lyma, 977
Brewster.
The hostess served a delectable
lunch. Miss Bailey was called on
by the president, to express the
clubs thanks to the hostess for the
excellent hospitality.
Miss Brown is president; Miss
Jackson, reporter.