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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
RITES HELD FOR
R. H.KEMPTON,7
PIONEER CAME HERE IN
1883 FROM NEW
HAMPSHIRE

Funeral services were conduc-
ted last Thursday afternoon at the
Congregational church in Belview
for R. H. Kempton, who came to
this vicinity in 1888. Rev. Robert
Alexander of Vesta conducted the
rites and burial was in the Red
wood Falls cemetery, members of
the IOOF had charge of services
at the grave.
Rollins Herbert Kempton was
born at Croydon, New Hampshire
July 20, 1859, and died at his
home in Vesta, March 20 at the
age of ~ years. He was son of
Calvin N. and Vesta A. Kempton.
Relatives living are, sister,
Miss Leila Kempton of Sunapee,
New Hampshire; his wife, Mrs.
Mary Kempton of Vesta; five chill
dren, George Kempton of Min
neapolis, Mrs. William Smith,
Delhi, Mrs. Albert Kohls, Bel
view, William Kempton, Minnea-
polls and Mrs. Leslie Hartwick of
st. Paul; nine grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. His
first wife, four sisters and two
brothers preceded him in death.
He grew to manhood in his
New Hampshire home and at the
age of Fl went to Lawrence. Kan
sas. In 1883 he came to Redwood
Falls where he worked for the
late F. w. Philbrick. He has stree
lived at Kingston, Lakeville, Nor
ton, Morgan, Delhi and Vesta. He
became i'll March 2.
Mr.. Kempton was twice mar
ried; the first time June Is, 1885
to Miss Lora Estella Ellis of New
port, N. H. who died at their Nor
gan home, May 20, 1882, her fun
eral being conducted by DR.. J. d.
Keith, with interment at Redwood
Falls. To this union five children
were born. He married Mrs.
Mary Futren of Monticello, Sep
TENDER "a, 1886. He was a mem
Der of the Morton Odd Fellow
lodge and the Royal Neighbors
Lodge of Morgan, and of the Bel
view Congregational church.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
Rural Teachers at
Institute Friday

Miss Agnes Pyne of the state
department of education will be
the principal speaker at the an
nual Redwood county teachers
institute to be held all day Friday
in the auditorium of the Lamber-
ton school. Rural schools will be
closed for the day so that teachers
may attend, according to c. D.
Clipfell, county superintendent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
Bad Check Hearings
Among IL Criminal
Cases on Calendar

Eleven criminal cases, several
of them bad check hearings and
So civil cases will be heard in dis
trict court which opens in the
Redwood county courthouse at 10
a. m. Monday. The jury is call
ed for 10 a. m. Wednesday.
Judge A. B. Gislason will be on
the bench this year. Last year
Judge Albert Emerson heard 80
cases, nine of them on the col
lection of personal property tax
eS.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
Bureau Meetings

The Physicians and Dentists
Service Bureau will hold meet
ings Of professional men in Mar
shall tonight and Pipestone Fri
day evening. Fred Carity, Leon
H. Brown, Jack Robinson and Ju-
liam Stensvad of the Redwood
Falls branch will attend.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
LaudOn President
of City Golfers

A. r. A. Laudon was elected
president of the Redwood Falls
Golf club when the board of di-
rectors met this week. c. H. Bur-
meister was reelected vice presi-
dent and E. w. Currier, secretary
treasurer.
Directors will meet tonight to
appoint committees and establish
dues.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
AMBER CANE, ~MILLET
SEED STILL AVAILABLE

About 500 pounds of amber
cane and millet seed to be used
in feeding pheasants has been
distributed to Redwood and Rem
vile county farmers. There is
still nearly 1,500 pounds available
and farmers wishing to plant it
are asked to see William O'Con-
nor, game warden.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08

Coach Earle Obermeyer of the
Redwood Falls schools is consid-
ering the offer of a similar posi-
ton in the Crookston schools. He
plans to go there this weekend to
interview the superintendent and
board concerning contract sent
him this week.
Obermeyer, who was reelected
recently with a raise in salary,
has had outstanding success here,
particularly in football where his
teams have record of Is con-
secutive victories and have been
beaten only three times in three
years. A st. Olaf graduate, he
came here from Hayfield where
his teams were equally respected.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
All Things Come to
Him Who Waits; '35
AAA Checks Arrive

The defunct AAA was still pay
ing benefits to Redwood county
farmers this week as 1873 checks
for participation in the 1885
wheat control program were re-
ceived. They totaIled $3.555.96.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
Wins Bowling Prize

Walter Lamberton, formerly of
Redwood Falls, won the handicap
singles bowling tournament at
the Recreation alleys in Luverne
last week, rolling 668. OF 40 en-
tries, IL bowlers including LAM
berton, were awarded cash prizes.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08

The Redwood Falls High school
basketball team lost to Hopkins
by score of 38 to IL in north
west amateur tournament held at
the Annunciation school in Min
neapolis Friday night.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08
Inspection MOnday

Major Nose Kent of the
United States regular army
will conduct the annual fed
eraf inspection Of CoYnliany y i
at the armory Monday night
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1937-04-08

Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Burmeister
and Miss Mary Finn are in Min
neapolis today.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13

Al motion picture theater re-
Gently l sat next 10 girl and a
young man who were apparently
very much in love. And YOU
couldn't blame the young man. for
she was remarkably pretty girl.
with satiny black hair. glowing
complexion. and long silken eye
lashes.
but l noticed that In spite Of
her grooming and her aliuring
beauty. something was wrong a
frown creased her forehead at times
and she fidgetet in her seat You
may guess what was the matter.
and | finally discovered II when
glanced down and saw that she had.
in evaporation. kicked .oif her
slippers.
How many times have we all
been tempted TO do the same thing >
How much suffering do we endure
for the sake of slipper smaller
than we can wear And needless
suffering. too.
Your choice of footwear is cs-
pecially important at this time OF
the year. with the social season
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
SELASSIE'S
SON SUES FOR
A DIVORCE

Cairo. Egypt CAMP Charging
hat his father-in-law. Ras Seyoum,
submitted to the Italians and was
therefore, traitor to his country.
ASIA Wassen. son OF Halle Selassie
md Ethiopian crown prince. has
sued his wife for divorce
The MeglIs Melli. official council
II the coptic community composed
If ecclesiastics and laymen having
Jurisdiction over domestic relations
II members OF the community Is
hearing the proceedings. Prince
yassen has resided I'm Jerusalem
'incc his flight from Ethiopia while
his wife has made her home in
Egypt.
In letter addressed to the Cop
Ic patriarch here the prince says
his decision Is motivated first by
he fact his marriage was con-
ractcd against his will for reasons
Il political unity, since Ras Sey-
um had a powerful influence
which Selassie feared, his wife is
,ldcr than he and above all her
father submitted to the Italians.
AS an Ethiopian patriot" the
letter SAL, II do not wish to SUR
render myself to those who have
robbed and colonized Ethiopia nor
have any association with those
who have submitted themselves to
them"
Princess Wassen. when question
ID by the Coptic patriarch, assert
d her marriage was performed In
accordance with rites OF the Coptic
orthodox church and is indissolu-
Bile. The marriage can be annuled
only for recognized reasons which
must be proved. she added
1t Is understood the Meglis Melli
will seek the advice Of the Ethio-
plan Bishop Abouna Kyrillo who Is
AT present in Upper Egypt.
Recently Ras Seyoum was a visi-
tor to Rome where. along with
II Ruce. he reviewed troops.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
Two Get Seats In
New York Election

New York CAMP II Despite the
General city-wide vote given the
Republican-Tushionist slate which
reelected Mayor LaCuardia and pul
in Special Prosecutor Thomas 7;
Dewey as district attorney, Iiar-
,em re urned Assemblymen Robert
W Justice and william r. Andrews
TO the state legislature ON the
Democratic ticket.
Reelection OF Andrews In the
2lsi assembly district Is seen as q
personal victory for Herbert l..
Bruce. the city's only Tammany
Negro leader Andrews defeated
Mrs Sara Pelham Speaks by more
than 500 votes Justice won ou'
over La w. Kemp. Republican,
Fusionist candidate In the 18Th
district. by $50 votes.
Despite the victories OF the in
cumhent assemblyman. Harlem
supported LaGuardia and Dewey
Francis T.. Rivers. running on the
Republican Fusionist slate. was
elected delegate 10 the New York
State Constitutional convention
from the 18th.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
(By ULYssEs w. BoYKnll

Tapping Toes" In which the
young future successor Of Bill
Robinson is bringing down the
house. 49,. George Stanton good at
ais Russian Acrobatic numbers ana
Rosetta Scott Is the torch singer
She is good =. .Stompy Watson
axes the credit for pushing her I'M
he ladder. The Cadets are good
md all in all Teddy Blackman's
lew revue is very goon......
NOTES
A very good cook as well as n
L. w. c. A. executive Is Mrs. Maude
Morris Page. =.
Stutz Anderson tells us that he
Is going to bring COUNT BAST
and his band to the Graystone very
soon. $500.
Emery Hays, Jaunita Hobbs. LII
liam Brown went to West Virginia
last weekend to attend the home
coming. They had a grand time.
Daniel Gillespie and Elizabeth
Weaver are on the outs again. 4.
It's new girl from Chicago that
has young Dams heart all up In the
air $50.
Leroy Taliafero likes to skeap
over a sound wagon system. :. He
might even go In for Radio an
nouncing--. There is field thai
needs breaking into. ....
We see where Herb (city slicker)
Hill Is going strong for Miss LottIe
White ....
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
W ES 7 SIDERS
HEAR TALK ON
DELINQUENCY

Prevention Of delinquency is u
question which the Juvenile Court
is intensely interest In. but al pre-
sent the court Is limited In its pow
sr to prevent II. This was the state
ment OF Judge Daniel j. Healy OF
The Juvenile Court Friday night be-
fore a large audience at Sampson
School. He was speaking at the re-
gular business meeting OF the West
Side Human Relation Council.
The judge began by giving a
brief history OF the Juvenile Court,
acquainting the audience with its
facilities for dealing with delin-
quent youths. The judge made it
plain to the audience that group
OF representative citizens, such as
compose the membership of the
Council. should feel and help bear
the responsibility Of delinquency
prevention.
One OF the features Of the even
ing was the singing OF a group OF
songs by the ensemble OF Sampson
School. group OF young students
Who have filled many engagements
II the city. including radio. The
next meeting Of the council will be
held Nov 10. at which time the
election Of officers will be held.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
getting into full swing and a con-
Choose Shoes That Fit


Choose Shoes That Fit
You'll be on your feet lot, arJi
you cannot appear your best at
these functions II your feet pain
you. Wearing the wrong size or
tie wrong kind of slippers may
cause a, hes and shooting pains that
will Inevitably show in your face
and posture.
Many women's foot troubles arise
from wearing slippers so small they
pinch the feet. Shoes should ut
firmly around the foot but they
should first OF all be comfortable.
Ii is true that dainty well-shod feet
are pleasing 10 your escort. but II
they cause strain In your walk or
manner. the happy effect Is lost.
Men notice these things. They
won't think you have trim foot
merely because your shoes are
small They'll think privately that
you're trying 10 gain an effect
Sioe size Is especially important
with the open-toed sandals. popu-
lar this fall Don't get pair so
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13

The Detroit Tribune has the
largest circulation OF any Negro
newspaper In Michigan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
Mitchell's Jimcrow
Charge To Be Aired

Chicago (ANP)--A hearing on
he complaint OF Rep. Arthur w.
Mitchell that he was jim crowed
and forced 10 ride in second class
-ailway coach although he had a
first class ticket will be held here
Wednesday at the Hotel Sherman.
the interstate commerce commits
ion announced last week.
Defending the action are the Hi
ois Central and the Rock Island
nd Pacific railroads aud the Pull
nan company who. the congress
man charged violated the inter-
state commerce act rs we'll as The
federal constitution last April %
when, on trip 10 Hot Springs
lrkansas, from Memphis he was
forced to give up the frst class
seat he held.
Mitchell asserted the railroads
claiming TO act under authority oI
Arkansas law, based their action
on the fact he Is a Negro. The car
In which he was forced to ride was
used jointly for passengers. train
crew and baggage and was small
poorly ventilated, filthy and In.
descI ibably unsanitary." he re
clared
Examiner w A. Disque will hav,
charge OF the hearing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
Youth Council's
Fellowship Dinner
A Fine Success

The North End Youth Council Of
the n. A. A. Z. p. gave Its first an
nual fellowship dinner, Friday,
November 6. at Lucy Thurman Y
w. c. A.. with approximately one
hundred members and guests pre-
sent.
The National Negro Anthem was
sung. after which Arthur George,
publicity chairman OF the Central
Council. offered invocation, Mar
cellus Ivory. former president OF
the organization, led In pep sing
ing.
The menu consisted of chicken
peas mashed potatoes, vegetables,
salad, coffee. rolls. and Ice cream.
The Enlowe Sisters. a trio COM
prising the violin. cello and piano.
furnished the dinner music. which
was followed by an address from
Attorney Percival X. Piper.
A trio of male vocalists. includ-
ing Livingstone Donaldson. Jesse
Emerson and Clifford Rantley.
rendered two excellent selections,
being accompanied on the guitar
by Richard Wintworth.
Educational Inequalities" was
the theme of Attorney Piper's adj
dress II was forceful and elo-
quent message.
Following the discourse, Mrs
Mary Greenlaw. chairman Of the
program research committee, in
troduced Theodore Smith. presi-
dent Of the Youth Council: Sylves-
ter Echols. vice president; Marilyn
Mcdonald. secretary: anti Ellen
Boatman. treasurer.
President Smith thanked the
members OF the Council. the pro-
gram participants and guests for
heir cooperation and was COM
mcnded In turn for the splendid
manner In which he co-operated In
helping make the fellowship dinner
success.
Other units OF the Youth Council
were represented by Lucille Dur
lam. Eugene Hall. Thelma John
son MPssrs. Patton and Hoagland,
VI the North Detroit Youth Coun-
III: and Lorrayne Porter. of the
East Side Branch.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13

slant series Of dances and teas In
prospect for society women.
any your fe0t will melt around
the sole.
Always keep your shoes neat and
we'll polished. A few minutes work
With home accessories. before you
leave your home will work wonders
n your Appearance. There are any
lumber OF good and inexpensive
preparations on the market for this
purpose.
Appropriate Footwear
Your choice Of shoes should be
governed by the occasion. For
picnics or barbecues In the open
air saucy tan oxford or a sport
shoe. perhaps with a rubber sole.
would be appropriate. For the bust
ness woman . dark leather shoe
with broad comparatively low
heel is usually in good form. For
formal wear. Of course. there are
the open slippers with tall. slender
heels. In pastel cloths, gold and
silver. as we'll as kid.
II your feet are large. that Ia
nothing to be ASHAMED Of. Wear a
shoe that is comfortable. neat and
attractive and then forget about
II. Women who have unlovely feet
should wear unobstructive foot
wear. and they should draw atten-
ton from their feet by making an
effort to beautify complexion. hair
and figure.
The freedom from strain achiev-
ed by those who wear properly
fitting shoes usually more than
compensates for any advantage that
could be gained by wearing fash
ionable shoe that Is too small.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13

on Warren Avenue. at S0th street
where q dance party was given and
many attended.
The parade was led by the Ma
tional Champion Bugle Band
Those included In the march were
a mixeli group OF men, women and
children marching to the music OF
the band. A large crowd witnessed
the parade. Members Of the ladie
auxiliary wore white partly cover
ed with blue robes. blue capes and
touch OF red was also seen. The
men wore colorful uniform. NJ
r. Bird Is the president Of the
Ladies' Auxiliary.
ENTERTAINS-
The Faithful ~ entertained with
gay party at the home OF Mrs
Smith OF 569O-2Sth street. Satur-
day night. Dancing. cards and keno
was enjoyed by all.
Many were present from all over
the city also guests from Flint,
Pontiac. and other points. Among
those who atterded were Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Davis Mrs. Mary Pig
ford. Mrs. Hickman Is president OF
the club. Other members present
were Mrs. Avery, Mrs. Morris. Mrs.
Phelts. and Mrs. Mary f. Stanfield.
There was plenty to eat and
drink and every one expressed an
enjoyable evening.
GIVES SHOWER
A shower was given by the Jolly
l2 Club at the home OF Mrs Corine
Williams honoring the arrival OF a
fine baby to Mrs. Josephine Har-
per. 574 Melbourne, Friday night.
Many useful gifts were received.
RETURNS FROM SOUTH
William Gardner OF 3O37 Mt. Ell
liot has returned from an extern
sive trip.to the South. Mr.. Gardner
a member OF Second Baptist Church
and served as president OF the
Baptist Young Peoples City Union
for number OF years has for the
past four years worked In Ken
lucky arjl West Virginia. He went
from there to Birmingham and Bees
samer. Ala. where he visited
friends. While In Bessemer he re
ports that he was highly entertain
ed. Mrs Cornelia Anderson. princi-
pal of the Reeders Public Schoo'
Of that City gave gay party hon
bring his leave for Detroit. Mem
bers OF Second Baptist and friends
welcomed Mr.. Gardner back to thu
city as he was a very prominent
member OF the church before he
journeyed south.
The Cardinal Bridge Club met at
4716 Beaubien street. Mrs. Ruth
Catten was hostess. Plans were
made for a house party to be given
at $3.50 Jay street. Nov. 13.
After business bridge was play
ed. The prizes were awarded &c
Mrs. VILLA Taylor. LIST; Mrs. Cath
crime Johnson 2ui and Mrs.
Exether Blount BOBBY. The next
meeting will be at 1852 Chestnut
street. Mrs Exether Blount is pre-
sident OF the club. Mrs. VILLA Tay-
Tor. secretary.
PARTY
A group OF young people enjoyed
a gay party at 5073 Roosevelt Sat-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13

Politics are over for AT least q
few months and we turn TO othe'
activities OF interest to the Com
munity.
| Before We leave things politica.
all together we wish TO pay tri-
/ butte to Kermit X. Mead. boy who
is making good In the big town.
.. This Wilberforce grad. knows his
way around. lie has been active in
political circles for the last few
years. Kermit was In charge oil
the detail and organization work
OF Richard w. Reading, successfui
candidate for Mayor OF Detroit.
Mead is hard worker and de-
serves lot OF credit. More power
to him.. The political future
looks bright for him.
OUT DOOR LIFE
Michigan's largest deer and bear
hunting army Is about TO start the
big trek up north. The big game
season opens on Monday, Nov. Is
and carries through Tuesday. Nov.
30. Newspaper reports state that
the 1887 season Is certain to find
more deer hunters In the woods
, than ever before. Numbered
among our deer hunting army are
| v. A. Bristol, DR.. Lawson, (who got
a big one last year, and Tom
Ormsby.
OF INTEREST
One of the first pieces OF business
before congress when 1t convenes
In few days will be an anti-lynch-
ing bill. The House has already
pass,h Cat the last SESSION. a mea-
sure seeking to make lynching a
Federal Crime. After a brief con
troyersy the bill was tabled by the
Senate but marked by a special or
der for consideration Immediately
after farm legislation said
bill -. TO remain the unfinished
business until the same is dispos-
ed OF.
AS Congress thus prepares to
take action. the American Institute
Of Public Opinion is now engaged
In a nation wide survey of the peo-
lple's view on this issue according
to the Detroit News. The Institute
selected Richard W. Reading. De
troit's Mayor Send your ". s.
SENATOR Telegram demandinr
that the anti-Iynching bill be taken
up for cons Iteration and passed
Our two L. s Senators are Senator
Arthur Vandenburg and Sen
Brown. $500.
SICK LIST
Hester y. Watson Shoais (who
married The New York boy last
sprng) Is conyalescing al her home
on Seminole avenue after recent
appendix operation Sat st. Joseph
Mercy Hospital. Hester owns n
ritzy dress shop down In New York
tlty.....
THREE BELL
THE MELLOW BROWN MAN
Bill Bailey Is patting pedals at
local night spot IN the new revue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
Sculptures Figure
OF Christ Blasted

London - "a N P) - JAG o b
Epstein's latest piece OF sculpture.
"Consummatum Est" which shows
the body Of Christ brought down
from the cross and laid in tomb
has aroused storm Of controversy
In local circles with one OF the
main protests being that the figure
Is a NEGRO type"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13
M OF OR TY
NEWSCASTER
BY Bette Ellington
GOLD STAR MOTHERS
HOyORED

HONOkEU
The Military Order of Guards
honored the Golden Star Mothers
with a banquet given at the Lucy
Thurman Branch OF the Y. W. c..
A. Thursday night.
Distinguished out OF town guests
included General Frank Stewart,
General W. Saxton and captain
Mary Richie who heads one OF the
Red Cross units OF Chicago where
all three OF the visitors are from
Rev. J. A. Mastin was principal
speaker. Captain Alonza Pettiford
toast master; Col. Napoleon Ed
wards commander.
The staff officers OF the NJ. o. G.
are Major Jesse Remsen. Major s.
w. jenkins Medical Corps Captain
Kemet eagle, Lieut. w. NJ. Gorgad.
W. NJ. Johnson. Minus Woodruff F
Anderson. and Saunders who was
in charge OF the band.
v. r. W. CELEBRATE
The James Europe Post No 30Sc
/, OF the Veterans OF Foreign Wars
and the Ladies auxiliary celebrated
the presentation OF colors and in
stallation OF officers Sunday eve :
ing A big parade formed In front
Of the Post on Bangor at McGraw
and marched with flying colors
down Scotch avenue. TO Milford
and back to the Elks Rest located
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-13

urday night. Among those who at
tended were Madell 0verton. Ear
nest Reed. Betty Jane Tate. Grace
Cardere. Ruth FoaAs. Louise Bar
nett. Carl Hutchins and Bernice
Reed.
Mrs. Mary Lark OF vinewood Is
convalescing In Ford hospital. still
suffering from broken arm.