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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-28
neawes M GEORGE SCARBO

every place, and still we have no gold.
 This was my thought, and what hunch! We may as well rejoin the bunch. If I walk round like this much longer, I will catch a cold"
 Hey, wait" a little man cried out. You've missed one hill, with out a doubt. It is the one you're standing by. Go on, now, look in- side"
 Once more fair Dotty lit the light and then they disappeared from sight. Soon Goldy dashed right out again. Here is some gold" she cried.
 One of the little men said, "Greatl Oh, kindly stand right there and wait. Your friend, the old prospector is coming over wonder hill.
 Just hold that nugget in your hand, and he will see light that's grand" The old prospector then ar rived and shouted, What thrill!" Copyright, 1886, NEA Service, Incl
 (The Tinies help the proSpectOr load his cart with nuggets in the next stOry.)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Noted Speakers To a
Be Presented By
Civic Rights Com,

The Detroit Civic Rights Com
mittee, of which S. F. Grigsby is
chairman, announces that the first
three distinguished speakers who
will be presented in this city on
their 1887 program will be DR.. w.
f. Hodge, Dr.. Carter G. Woodson,
and d. Mordecia Johnson
DR.. Hodge will speak on jan
uary "a; DR.. Woodson, the first
week in February; and DR.. john
son, February %.
All three speakers rank high in
ability and prominence and the
Civic Rights Committee urges the
local public to hold the scheduled
dates open, as the programs will
feature much information of vital
Importance to Negroes.
The Committee also announces
that civil service examination will
soon be held in this city, for ply
sicians who aspire to become
superintendent of Receiving Hos
pital. The examination will take
place on December IT, Physicians
of the group are urged to take this
test.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Buys New Ford;
Gets Traffic Ticket

Harvey Gentry, a Ford employee,
residing at 1882 Grinnell street, is
of the opinion that some traffic Of
ticers like to give tickets to Ne
groes who drive new automobiles.
Gentry appeared in Judge Geor-
ge Murphy's Court Tuesday on a
ticket issued by officer Larphan.
for making a left-hand turn on
Warren avenue and Livernois, last
Friday night. He was given SIS
fine or one day in Jail. He had
paid Sc for traffic violation, only
few days previously.
AS he left the court, Gentry told
Tribune reporter, II have been
driving old cars for eighteen years
and never got any tickets, until
recently bought a new Ford VS..
Now, / get traffic tickets all the
time. Cops stop me all the time.
They don't seem to want Negroes
to drive new cars
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
MAX YERGAN
THRILLS
CROWD
Tells Of Injustice
To African Natives

AS an introduction to a full week
of activity, the committee of man
agement of the st. Antoine bronch
Y. M. c. A. presented Max Yergan,
internationally known "Y" secre-
tary at Fort Hare, South Africa as
the guest speaker at banquet
Monday evening, December Z.
The speaker was introduced by
DR.. Robert Greenidge, chairman of
the Max Yergan st. Antoine branch
committee.
Mr.. Yergan talked on Present
Day Africa and the American Ne
gro"
He told the large group of over
$50 people present that the African
black and the poor whites are re-
cognizing that they are up against
the same common problems as vic
tins of Imperialism.
Mr.. Yergan added: THE Euro
pean nations. England, France,
Belgium and Italy which dominate
Africa represented by selfish ele-
ments have robbed the natives of
their land, social system and poll
teal freedom They have been sub
dued to the extent that they have
nothing to sell but thei labor and
they are not permitted to bargain
for it. They must accept the
terms of the bosses"
He pointed out that the only
thing that Africa affords to these
nations is a place to invest their
sulpus capital, ready market
and place to obtain raw mater
ials.
Mr. Yergan ended with the state
ment, The way in which we can
assist in the new movement against
Imperialism to acquant ourselves
with facts so we can bring pres
sure to bear"
Other features of the program
included music by Gloster Cur
rents ensemble, the Y Glee Clun.
under the direction of S. A. Rat
life. Short talks by DR.. J. ].
Henderson and Wilbur c. Woodsons
secretary of St Antoine "Y'.
The entire week will be filled
with programs each evening.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
YOUTH LYNCHED I'm MISS.
NAACP YOUTH
PLEDGE AID
TO PRISONERS

New York-The pledge of the
youth councils of the N. A. A. &.
p, that they would work unceas-
ingly until the Scottsboro boys go
free" was delivered in person
to the defendants in the Jefferson
county jail of Birmingham, Ala
bama, by Miss Juanita E. jack
son, head of the youth work of the
N. A. A. c. p. who has just re-
turned to New York from a tour
of the central south.
Miss Jackson visited the Scots
boro youths November 20, spend
ing nearly two hours comforting
with them. The pledge which she
delivered was taken by the 200
youth delegates to the 9th annual
conference in Baltimore last June.
Miss Jackson was accompanied to
the Birmingham Jail by DR.. e. w.
Taggart, president of the Birm-
ingham branch, and Miss Laura
Kellum, secretary of the Birm-
ingham youth council.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
:. G. B unit
II O n O r e d By
Kappa Alpha Psi

The annual meeting for the
election of officers of the Detroit
Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity was held Saturday, Dec
5, at the office of the Great Lakes
Mutual Insurance Company. on
East Warren, and Louis c. Blount
was unanimously elected pole
march for 1887.
Other officers elected We're as
follows:
DR.. d. M. Owens, vice pole
march; Delbert IL. Lee, keeper OF
records; Henry Walker, keeper OF
exchequer; Nathaniel Hackett,
strategist; Edward Swami, lieuten-
ant strategist; Attorney Julian
Perry was elected representative
to the Pan-Hellenic Council; At
torney Willis NJ. Graves and Vic
tor Hicks. being elected to the
board Of governors.
Polemarsh Blount, in addition
to his new office, is secretary and
general manager of the Great
Lakes Insurance Company, presi-
dent Detroit branch n. A. A. G. p,
vice president Booker II. Washing
ton Trade Association, treasurer
Parkside Hospital, member com
mittee of management st. Antoine
Y. NJ. G.. A., and chairman of the
advisory committee of Brewster
Community Center
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Joe Louis Boosters
c | u b To Stage I
Annual Fund Show

The Joe Louis Boosters Club
will present their second annual
"All-Star Show" at Lucy Thurman
Y. w. c. A, $50 Elizabeth street,
Thursday night December II,
Many artists of stage radio and
night clubs will appear on the pro-
gram. Everyone will be a star at
traction.
The affair will afford the De-
troit public an opportunity to see
the show of shows, and at the same
time help bring Christmas cheer to
the needy of the community.
Last year, through the Joe Louis
Boosters Club, 175 Bushel baskets
of food were given to destitute
families in Detroit. Toys and can
dy were also given to more than
one hundred kiddies.
Already, the club has received
many requests for Christmas bas-
kets and many more requests will
come in within the next two weeks.
We are our brothers keeper. The
destitute OF our city must not want
in vain: so remember December II.
Tell everybody about the Joe
Louis Boosters Clubs second an
nual charity show and don't for
get to come out and help make the
affair a great success. Get your
tickets early. Reserve seats rs
cents. General tickets so cents.
The Hudson Girls Club, the
Booker T. Washington Trade As
ISOLATION, the Housewives League,
and the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,
the NJ. A. d. Club of the Lucy
Thurman Y. w. C. A. are assisting
in selling tickets.
Any needy persons desiring
Christmas basket from the Joe
Louis Boosters Club is requested
to fill out and send in the coupon
which will appear in next weeks
issue of the Tribune
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Hundreds Attend
F une ra O f
Mrs. NJ t c h e | |

Hundreds of friends and ac-
quaintances attended the funeral
of the late Mrs. Georgia F. Mitch
ell. 81, which were held last Fri
day morning from Second Baptist
Church. Rev. r. L. Brady, who
had been Mrs. Mitchell's pastor
for the past eighteen years, Off
ciated.
Mrs. Mitchell, who came to De-
troit with her husband and chill
dren in 1928, had been a partial in
valid for the past fifteen years.
Death came last Tuesday morning
at Grace Hospital, following a
stroke of paralysis.
The funeral was one Of the larg-
est ever held at Second Baptist
Church and the profusion of flor
al offerings in evidence attested TO
the high esteem in which Mrs.
Mitchell was held in the communi-
ty.
Surviving the deceased are her
husband, two sons, and a number
of other relatives. Interment was
in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12

Hill Crawford, aged 20, 1920 In
verness avenue, who Is sales
manager over the crew of colored
statesmen of the Central Stores, on
Fenkell avenue.
Mr.. Crawford, who formerly re-
sided in Columbus, Georgia, is a
widely-known, hard working sales
man in the field or home appli-
ances and is recognized as a trail
blazer among the colored sales
men of Detroit.
Mr.. Crawford's honest and con-
scientious dealing warrant his con-
tinued success and the success of
the Central Stores by whom he is
employed. The Central Stores have
a large advertisement in this issue
of the Tribune. Read it and phone
the establishment and ask for Hill
Crawford.
Other colored statesmen in the
firms employ are Major Crawford,
Carl Bradford, and Haywood Craw-
ford.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
LOOMS RESIGNS POST OF
ASST. ATTORNEY GENERAL
Desires To d e v o t e
His Full Time To
Private Practice

The following letter of resigna-
ton was sent by Assistant Attor-
ney General Lloyd A LOOMS last
week to the Hon. David II. Crow
ley:
Hon. David H. Crowley
Attorney-General
.2437 National Bank Building
Detroit, Michigan.
Dear Mr. Crowley:
Information has come to my at
tention that when the new Attor-
ney-General-elect assumes office
he may not make an immediate
change in the entire staff as it now
exists.
In view of this fact, and since il
is my desire to devote my entire
time to my private practice after
the first of the year, l hreby tender
my resignation as an Assistant At
W lohC CllCNL
December 31st, A. d. 1886.
Let me say that my association
with your self and the other MEM
bers of the staff during the past
two years has been most pleasant
and you have my sincere wish for
happy and successful future.
Yours very truly
(Signed) Llyod A. Loomis
Mr.. LOOMS has been closely
identified with the public and poll
tical life of the City and State for
some time. He was the first Negro
ever to be appointed an Assistant
Prosecuting Attorney of Wayne
County, being named to that posi-
ton on June LIST, A. d. 1927 by the
Honorable Robert M. Toms, who is
now a Circuit Judge.
He occupied that position for
seven years, during which time he
handled, with distinction, some of
the most sensational criminal
trials in the County, including the
Hamtramck Vice Conspiracy case,
several important murder cases,
and the famous New Boston Bank
Robbery.
After leaving the Prosecutors
office in December, 1884, Mr.
Loomis was again called to public
service in April 1886 when he was
appointed an Assistant Attorney
General of the State of Michigan by
Harry S. Toy, which position he
has occupied up to the present
time.
During the past two years, how
ever, Mr.. Loomis has also devoted
considerable time to his private
practice.
He says that he now intends 10
devote his entire time to the gen.
eral practice of Law in all Courts
and will continue as the Senior
member of the Firm of LOOMS,
Jones, Piper and Golden with Of
fees at 1906 Randolph Street. Suite
301.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Louis II. Arlington,
Local Business Man
l. aid To r e st

Funeral rites for the late Louis
II. Arlington, well-known local
restaurant dealer, were held at 2
D. m. Thursday afternoon from the
parlors of the Cole Brothers Fun
eral Home, 275 e. Warren avenue
Rev. w. II. Peck pastor of Bethel
Church, officiated. Interment was
in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr.. Arlington was sticken i'll
last Sunday afternoon and died at
1890 a. m. Monday, at Receiving
Hospital. He was stricken at his
place of business, 421 e. Warren,
and DR.. E. A. Carter was called in.
Following an examination, the ply
stefan ordered the patient taken TO
the hospital.
Mr.. Arlington was native of
Montgomery, Ala. In 1914 and 1915
he was employed as chef on the
l.. and N. and the Pennsylvania
railroads. In 1916, he went TO
OnlCdBO anu a llOul
ing restaurant business but later
moved to Detroit in 1925 and en-
tered the restaurant business here.
III restaurant, Arrington's
Chicken Shack, was first located on
st. Antoine, near Gratiot, but was
moved to its present location on
e. Warren, in 1882. The business
will be continued under the same
name, under the management Of
Mr.. Arrington's brother, Horace.
The pall-bearers at the funeral
were James II. Peyton, Antonio
Santos, Julian Holden, Mangus
Clark, Elliott Robinson, and Check
Boyd.
Surviving the deceased are bro
Their, and sister, Horace and Eunice
Arlington a cousin Miss Bertha
Lovelace, of Montgomery; Mrs.
Eliza McCord, matron of colored
orphanage in Riverdale, N. Y; and
other relatives in New York. Chi
cago, and Alabama.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
lack Henderson,
Esteemed Citizen,
L aid To r e S {

Funeral rites for the late lack
Henderson, prominent citizen and
politician, were held Saturday,
November 2S, from st. John C. NJ.
f. Church, at ST. Aubin and Maple.
The services were very impressive,
and many beautiful floral tributes
were in evidence, expressive of the
high esteem in which the deceas
ed was held.
Mr.. Henderson died November
81. He had been in failing health
for some time but his death prov
ed a shock to the community. His
end, it is believed, was FASTENED
by the strenuous efforts he put
forth in the recent campaign, when
as chairman of the board of direc-
tors. he served as chief contact
man for the Southeast Side Vot-
ers' League.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS
OF THE DETROIT TRIBUNE

The Detroit Tribune has
been established for u long
period OF years, operates n
well-equipped plant mt 2146 st.
Antoine, at Columbia, and has
larger circulation than any
Negro newspaper published or
distributed i'm Michigan.
The Detroit Tribune is gen.
orally recognized as the best
advertising channel available.
through which to reach the
large Negro market in Detroit
and Michigan, this fact being
attested to by the numerous
advertisers who patrOnize this
progressive. well established
paper.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
BODY FOUND
HANGING FROM
SIDE OF BRIDGE

LAUREL, Miss.-(ANP)- What
authorities are reluctantly forced
to admit is a lynching was uncov-
cred here Saturday morning when
the body of j. b. Grant. II year
old handy boy for a local tourist
camp was found dangling by his
own belt fro ma foot bridge over
a ditch on the Southern railroad
right ofway.
The youth had apparently been
"strangled elsewhere and his body
carried there in a car or truck to
give a suicide aspect" said police
Chief J .E. Brown and Sheriff
Charles II. Thompson, who added.
she undoubtedly could not have
hanged himself"
While apparently without clues.
the sheriff investigation now CEN
ters around the tourist camp where
Grant was employed The disar-
ranged condition of his clothing
led officers to believe he was kill
ed elsewhere. The lad was last
seen alive when he was taken to
town Friday night to see a show.
A. J. Carter, employer, took 1him
there What happened afterwards
is a mystery.
Death by strangulation at the
hands Of parties unknown" was
the coroner's verdict. Grants body
was found less than half mile from
the business district. He had been
dead approximately five hours
when discovered.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Richard Reading
Gives Advice To
Business Group

Richard w. Reading, Detroit's
city clerk, was the principal
speaker at the Noon Day Luncheon
Club of the Booker T. Washington
Trade Association last Wednes-
day.
The speaker was introduced Dy
the Rev. VIM. H. Peck, president
of The Trade Association.
Mr.. Reading told the group Of
business and professional people
present about the tremendous re-
sponsibilities of running a three
billion dollar city government
and gave some very interesting
advice on property values and
taxation.
The speaker also advised the
business men to interest them
selves in the many proposals and
improvements that are presented
to the City Council from time to
time because they would be affect
ed by them as the revenue of the
city is drawn from business and
taxation. "Organize and make
your strength known" he said.
Because politicians recognize
power"
Before closing Mr.. Reading paid
respects to the late Walter Del
sarte, vice-president of the Book
.er T. Washington Trade Assocja-
ton and leading reality man.
whose funeral was held last
Thursday.
The musical entertainment at
the Luncheon Club was furnished
by Mrs. Yolande Mattox. She was
accompanied by Mrs. r. Louise
Henderson at the piano.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Mrs. M. Garth
Painfully Hurt
In Bus Wreck

Mrs. Margaret Garth, 1855 Null
let street. is recuperating fom
painful injuries sustained Friday,
Nov. q, when a Fourteenth Street
bus on which she was a passenger,
collided with an automobile al
Madison and John r.
Mrs. Garth suffered a sprained
ankle and numerous BRUSHES and
four other passengers were also in
jured.
Mrs. Garth was enroute to her
work and since the accident has
been unable to leave the home of
her employers. She hopes to re-
turn home soon. She is a member
of Macedonia Baptist Church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
MICHIC AN
nm. CONGRESS
CALLS MEET
Group To Meet Sat.
December 10, At
Local Y.W.C.A.

The Michigan Division OF the
National Negro Congress, OF which
Robert Evans is chairman, has
issued a call for meeting of the
organization, to be held Saturday,
Dec. 10, at the local Lucy Thurman
Y. w. G. A.
The letter, issuing the call to
the various sponsors OF Michigan
Division of the National Negro
Congress and other organizations,
reads as follows:
Dear Friends:
The time is here for us to utilize
our full strength and to UNITE
for concerted action around
common militant program
On January 25th and 26th, 1886
sixty seven organizations, repre-
senting fifty thousand people, con-
vened to discuss various problems
confronting the Negro people. I'M
portant resolutions were adopted,
and efforts for realizing them were
made, to further the movement for
the rights of the Negroes and to
crystalline sentiment. The Michi-
gan Division of the National Ne
gro Congress is calling Confer
ence to be held Saturday, Decem-
Der 10Th at the Lucy Thurman
Branch of the Y w. c. A. This
conference will discuss various
economic, social, political, religi-
Gus and educational problems of
the Negro. 1t will decide upon con-
crete measures necessary to solve
these problems, with special en-
phasis upon Housing in Detroit,
and the Negro in the trade union
movement.
All organizations, trade unions,
church societies, social clubs, fra
ternities, and all other organiza-
tions interested in and willing to
fight for Negro rights, are urged
to elect delegates to this Confer
ence of the National Negro oCn-
gress.
Fraternally yours,
Robert Evans, Chairman
Canute Frankson, Vice Chair
Rev. G. w. Baber, Vice Chair
:, man.
, Crawford Nelson, Secretary
Christine Smith, Treasurer
G.. LeBum Simmons, Youth
Chairman ,r.
] Edward Mccall, Publicity
Director
L. G. Blount, Business Rela-
tions Director
Rev. Horace White, Chairman
Church Committee
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Bledsoe Notified
Of Electors Meet

Attorney Harold Bledsoe, one of
Michigan's Presidential and Vice
Presidential electors of the United
States, received this week a letter
from Governor Flank d. Fitzgerald,
him of the meeting of the
Michigan electors, to be held at
Lansing, Monday, December 10.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12

We take this opportunity to
fOrewarn our advertisers and
the business public against
certain fake agents who are
trying to capitalize on the
prestige. established reputa-
ton, and large circulation Of
the Detroit Tribune. All au-
thOrized Tribune representa-
tiyes are provided with ere
dentials bearing our seal, and
advertisers are requested TO CO.
operate by furnishing this pa
per with a description OF any
person, posing rs a Tribune
salesman, who can not produce
legitimate credentials. Phone
Clifford 1924. Z.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Woman Stabbed
By L We r

While at a party at her home
Saturday. Sadie Thompkins, age
80, $50 e. Elizabeth ST., OF into an
argument with her former boy
friend Ned Ingram, who stabbed
her in the back slightly punctur-
ing the lung. He escaped and is be-
ing sought by police.
Ingram is Al years old, five feet
and eight inches in height, and
weighs 145 pounds. He was wear
ing black hat, gray overcoat and
has long pocket knife on his per-
son.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
St. Louis Man Seeks
Cousin In D e troi t

Eddie Trumbull, of St Louis, ar
rived in Detroit last week and is
endeavoring to locate his cousin,
Sam Parker and Matte Florence
Parker, formerly of Marie Missis-
sippi. Both reside in this city,
.Trumbull states, but he does not
know the address of either.
Mr.. Trumbull lives at 551
Gratiot avenue. He will appreciate
any information Lead : to the To-
eating of his rel ives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Aged Man
At Hospital
Seeks Friends

Rev. w. l.. Douglass, 3241 Alfred
street, Inkster, Michigan, announc.
es that there is very sick patient
at Eloise Hospital, by the name oe
Albert Rippy, about rs or so years
of age. Mr.. Rippy would like for
any friend who knows him to
come and see him at once. He says
he formerly attended services az
Bethel A. M. E. Church, in Detroit,
and he thinks there are those at
Bethel who might remember him.
He also formerly attended services
at another Detroit church, but he
cannot recall the name.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Woman Hurt
In Fall From
Automo bill e

While riding in a car Sunday
Geneva Scott age SO,
5134 fireman street, feel from the
car and received slight injuries.
She said that the car door opened.
She was taken to the Receiving
hospital by Louis Johns, 1897 Hud-
son street and after being given
first aid, was released. q
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Board Of Education
To H O | d E x a m S
For Male CT err k S

The Detroit Board of Education
will hold examinations for male
clerical help, Saturday, Dec. 10.
All applications must be in by
December Is.
For further information regard
ing these examinations, commune
cate with the Detroit Civic Rights
Committee.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Shower Planned
For Bride-Elect

Miss Louise Ray, of Mt. Vernon
avenue, is complimenting Miss
Theresa Manning with a pre-
wedding miscellaneous shower.
Monday, December IA at the Ray
residence.
Miss Manning is an office EN-
ployee at the Urban League head
quarters, Vernon Highway and st.
Antoine street. and is popular in
local social circles.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-12-12
Man Found
Dead In Bed

Jefferson Bragg, SO, a bachelor
who lived alone in room at 643
Adelaide street, was found dead by
Robert Owens, a fellow roomer at
2:30 p. m. Sunday.
The Coroners office reported that
the man died during the night and
that his death was due to natural
causes.