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Evening star., 1937-09-08

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question 81 toct bu iTitino The Epcn'ro
Star Information Bureau. Frederic }.
HoskiH Director. Washington. y. c,
Please iuciOSe stomp tor reply
Evening star., 1937-09-08

O. Who is chairman of the New York
State Racing CommiSSion9 n G
A. Herbert Bavard Swope is chairman
of the commission
Evening star., 1937-09-08

q. How many cabinet members were
there in the first Presidents eabinstS
Fl. M
A. Three-State. at first called Foreign
Affairs: Treasury and War. The At
torney General and Postmaster General
were not at first given cabinet rank.
Evening star., 1937-09-08

O. What is a celestial s.
A. Tt is keyboard musical instrument
consisting of a series OF steel plates
struck BY small hammers and producing
soft bell-lke tones. II was invented In
1885 by Mustel of Paris.
Evening star., 1937-09-08

O. What are American investments In
China and Japsn?-S. T
A. American citizens have investments
OF s225 600 900 in China and s75n. .nnO mn
in Japan. Combined. the amounts equal
about 3 per cent of American 1ong-term
investments in foreign countries.
Evening star., 1937-09-08

@. Is the phrase on the seal Of the
Department of Agriculture quotations.
M. G.
A. On the seal are the words. "Agri~
culture is the foundation Of msuufac ctlrs
and commerce. IL is an adaptation
from Gibbons Decline and Fall Of the
Roman Empire" This reads. "Agriciil-
ture is the foundation of manufactures
since the productions of Nature are the
materials of art"
Evening star., 1937-09-08

Q. Has the Order of the Cincinnati a
branch in France?-M b.
A. This is an American orga nization
founded by Washington and other off
GERS of the American Revolution and 1t
has branch in France composed of
descends nts of French officers who &C.
companied or followed the MARQUIS De
LAFAYETTE to this country. A Cincinnati
Museum has recently been opened In
Versailles.
Evening star., 1937-09-08

llth 81 ano Pennsylvania Ave
New York ONE. ! 10 Bass 43nd ST.
CHICAGO 1cs: s35 North Michigan ave
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21

al Negro barber has been losing
ground for a number OF years and
that he now faces extinction un.
less the young men and women
make some effort TO carry on this
profession that has decidedly been
theirs over a period Of years.
The dire necessity for . barber
school for Negroes. where they
would learn to cut colored folks
hair. was evidenced here this week
when a number Of barber shop op-
orators searched the city without
apparent success for competent
Negro BARRIERS to take care Of the
visitors who will attend the 3sth
Grand Lodge Convention Of Elks.
Due to the fact that older BARRIERS
are passing from the scene Of ac-
ton. there IL q noticeable short
age In the profession.
In few cities above the Mason
Dixon line. Negro students have
been admitted to some OF the white
schools. They learned to service
white patrons. After graduation
they found themselves stumped
There are no white shop operators
who will employ them.
The National Barber College FOL
Negroes will be the first OF I'll
kind In these United States. &C.
cording to the Ohio board. Already
a large class Is forming. The
course will include all phases OF
barber science-Bacteriology. Ana
tony OF the Upper Body. Histology
Of the Hair and Skin and Scientifi.
Manipulation OF the Muscles Of the
Head and Face.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
Dancing Party At
Nacirema Club

Last Wednesday night the Naci-
rema was the scene OF gay and
lovely dancing party which was
given In honor OF Miss Johnnie
Campbell. Miss Campbell is visit
Ing her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. II.
Campbell OF 630s-2sth ST.
Among the many guests honoring
the visitor were: Joe Dunbar, Ce-
Gil Bland. Elaine Skinner. Helen
and Porter billiard. Lillian Brown,
Marjorie Creenidge, Emmetta and
Sue Morton. Elizabeth Stocked, Mr..
and Mrs. Davis. Ulysses Boykin,,
Lois and Stanley Simons. Charles
Hill, Margaret Cook. Melba Grimes,
Mary Lee, Edward and Jane Car
son, r. Moss. Charles Stevens, Lee
Roy Dues, Robert Truman. Or. L.
II. Long. DR.. Hayden. DR.. Camp
bell, Lavilla Tullos, Mr.. Wilbur,
and many others.
Everyone reported a very de-
lightful evening.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
Local Musicians To
Attend Confab In
St. Louis

Among the Detroiters who left
Friday for st. Louis. Mo-, to at
tend the annual meeting OF the Ma
tional Association OF Negro Musi-
clans were: Mrs. Mile Hynson.
president Detroit Musicians Asso-
citation; Mrs. Margaret Rideout. re-
cording secretary: Mrs. Lillian z.
Johnson. financial secretary: and
Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Nellie
Plant; also Mrs. Jerene Macklin,
president Of the Detroit Imperial
Choral Society: Neptune Holloway.
vice president; Mrs. Florence
Shumaker. corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Bernice Griffin White
and Frank Foster Miss Martha
Elizabeth Johnson. Of the Azalia
Hackley Music Club. also.
six of the Detroit delegates will
participate on the program.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
Pittsburgh Chosen for 1888
Meet of Pan-Hellenic Council

see II through"
Among the out-of-town notables
present were: Mrs. Marguerite
Davis Bowen. Of New Orleans :
Miss Jeanette Triplette. Chicago:
Miss Fannie c. Clay. Knoxville :
Miss Maude e. Brown, Louisville |:
William c. Pyant. Evanston. Ill:
Miss violette N. Anderson Chicago
Herman Dreer. St. Louis. Helen
Thomas, Muskogee. Okla. c. C.
Washington. Philadelphia: Jessie
W. Lewis. Washington. D. c.: Mrs
Bertha NJ. Black. st. Louis; Prof
and Mrs. Ransom. Zenia. Ohio
Miss Juiiette Boykin. Chicago: and
many others.
The Detroit Pan-Hellenic coun-
Gil was host 10 the convention.
Thomas B. Drum was chairman OF
the program committee. and was
ably assisted by other local officers
and Members Of the organization
The 1888 convention OF the Ma.
tional Pan-Hellenic Council will
be held In Pittsburgh. Pa.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21

One thousand colored singers
will be featured IN Cotton Pick
ing" pageant called plantation
Days to be presented Saturday
night. August 81. at the eighth Chi
cagoland Music Festival at Soldie-
rss Field. A 800 voice choir led by
J. Wesley Jones, we'll known coll
ored conductor, will sing from the
Festival platform at the north end
Of the field. and 700 men and wo-
men will be in the cast In the
arena. Millions Of radio listeners
will hear this feature as their spiri-
tuals will be broadcast over the
Mutual Broadcasting System and
the National Brosdcasting Com
pany networks.
Appearing with them will be
Rubinoff and his Violin. Marion
Claire, who recently returned from
Hollywood after making a picture.
Make A wish" Homer Rode
HEAVIER, internationally known COM
munity sing leader; Franz Hug.
Swiss flag thrower. and massed
choruses and bands. the program
closing in burst OF fireworks.
More than 100000 people are ex-
pected to attend.
A guest Of honor for the evening
will be Charles Wakefield Cadman,
eminent composer, who will direct
the 100 piece symphony orchestra
in his own composition. at Dawn
ing" CAMP
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
RED HOT SHOW
AT MEL'DY CLUB

This weeks bill at Judge Nell
sons popular Melody Club. 1888
St. Antoine street. Is featuring
some outstanding stars. and a real
treat awaits patrons Of the club.
Among the featured attractions
are the following: Nehi Berry,
famous comedien and dancer. wear
ing her wallie Simpson costume
Willie George Paterson and Willie
Smith. the sensational team OF Will
lie, and Willie. which is stirring and
rocking the crowds at the Melody
Then. there is the spicy queen
Louise walker and the personality
queen. Claude Wheeler; and that
Woodworking NJ. c., Billy Carter,
who gives all he has at all times
In an effort to delight the patrons.
Last. but not least, music is fur
nished by the well-known Don
Cox's Orchestra
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
Artisans Show Skill,
Build Theatre

ST. LoUIs--(ANP) - Barred
from American Federation OF Lab
or unions Of skilled mechanics,
colored skilled workers are build
Ing a motion picture theatre In
the Negro district In order to show
their qualifications for member
ship In unions affiliated with the
Building Trades council.
Although they were assured by
council officers there would be no
opposition to the plan. . Negro
picket from an A. r. OF L. bod
carriers union appeared Tuesday
in front OF the project carrying
an umbrella with a sign announc-
ing the work was unfair TO the
Building Trades council.
Immediately two rival pickets
were put out to pace the sidewalk
with the unionpicket. They carri-
ed signs stating Organized Lab
or 10 Unfair to Negro Labor" and
a large banner on a wall OF the
building told the purposes Of its
construction. ending I'VE insist on
Jobs where our money goes"
The $4,000 Job. started two
weeks ago, Is being constructed
by Oral stubblefieid. contractor
who studied architecture at Lin
coin university. Everything Is be-
ing done by Negroes barred from
union utilization. II Is understood
owners OF the project are white.
Our skilled mechanics want
only recognition OF their skill
said Stubblefield. While they re-
peatedly sought membership IN
unions OF white mechanics, I am
sure they had no intention OF In.
truding in meeting or OF working
on Jobs with white mechanics
What they wanted was recogni-
ton. which would enable them e
work on Jobs such as this. In Ne
gro neighborhoods and for Ne
groes. without interference from
union building crafts. Men on thiI
Job are being paid at union wage
scales"
The st. Louis Urban league hal
for years sought to obtain colored
members in A. r. Of L. unions. The
Building Trades council refused e
admit skilled mechanics but tool
in hod carriers and laborers. Ne
groes. resenting the inference they
are unable to do anything except
common labor jobs, hope the thea.
tire project will prove their point
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
HOW FAR CAN
FAIR TRAVEL?

POMPToN LAKES. y. J.-(cNsD
"A trip 10 the Joe Louis Camp
here finds the Bomber's Happy
Family up and doing-with every
thing In ship shape order and Joe
now turning his famed right hand
loose 10 the great discomfort Of his
sparring partners
Tiger Hairston. OF West Virginia.
George Nicholson Of Yonkers. New
York: and others. give Joe chance
to do his stuff" even II they are
floored now and then by whistling
rights square on thesr jaws.
The prevailing feeling about the
camp Is lit won't be long now
but Just how long sfter Farr
reaches the Yankee Stadium the
night OF the 2sth Of August is a
question.
Some think II he stays four
rounds and tries 10 go Farther he
will Far-eworse.
The talk around New York City
is that there will be good crowd
on hand 10 see the British man
make his bid for additional heavy
weight honors
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
Radio Talk Made
BY Former Slave

Houston, Texas (By j. H.
Thompson for ANP)-A simple
eloquent plea for peace and aar-
mony among nations was sounded
by Jeff Hamilton. s7-year-old for
msr slave and personal bodyguard
to General Sam Houston. Father Of
Texas Freedom. His plea was made
Sunday At the colorful ceremonies
dsdioating a 1900 pound marble
slab marking the site Of the gem
erals home at Cedar Point near
here.
Attorney General OF Texas. Will
liam Mccraw delivered the princi-
pal address to the more than 300
persons who attended.
But Il was the former slave who
tols the show from famed orators
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
NYA Aid Available
Yet to Negro Youth

WASHINGTON (ANP)--Aubrey
williams. executive director Ma
tional Youth Administration. last
week announced that few changes
will be made in the NYA setup dur
ing the coming school term and
that in order to continue benefits
10 needy colored students through
the School Aid and College and
grauate Aid programs, a special
fund OF $4,000 for Negro graduate
students. has been granted.
Work payments will remain the
same as last year; a maximum OF
So a month for elementary and high
school students; si4-s2o for college
undergraduates and s30-s4o for
graduate students. For other de-
tails about the NYA progra inter-
ested students should communicate
with the state Youth Director or
write Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune.
director OF the division OF Negro
Affairs OF the NYA. 1910 G St.
Northwest. washingtc=.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
N - ULLE TIN
HI - O a Il y >.
(By ULYSSES W. BoYKIN)

As the Season advances on De-
troit Is becoming more political
minded, and the fall election will
be underway when Autumn sets
in. =. The date OF Primary election
Is October 5. and the general ell
ection is on November a.. This
will be the election when Detroit
ers will select new MAYOR. We
are confident that he will be Rich
ard w. Reading); nine new coun-
cilmen (Percy Piper could be,
nominated II the members OF the
race would get out and vote): a
City Tr0rure (Albert z. Cobo will
be re-elected); and City Clerk.
Oakley Z. Distin has the best
chance). ..... This election prom
Uses to be interesting because OF
certain public issues and candi-
dates in the race. 49,.
ABROAD.
Received word from Green Dav-
is. Jr.. who was in London last
week. Green said that he is en-
joyfng life in such a big way he
thinks he might extend his vaca-
ton a little longer !. !. This week,
the young coal executive is on the
Continent. 49,.
WELDED.
Carlysle Johnson and Barbara
Mullens are Mr.. and Mrs. They
have been married for three weeks
They married in Indiana. and
honeymooued In Chicago.
WINGS.
Young fashionables are becom-
Ing air-minded. No other snort
can compare in thrills with sitting
at the controls OF an airplane.
Two air-minded fellows. that De-
troiters should know are Curtis
and Timothy Ross. sons Of Mr.
and Mrs. r. r. Ross, OF 1900 e
s7th Street. The boys made their
initial entry into the air games on
July 18th at 4:45 .. m. at the Gar
held Park in Cleveland by stunt
ing with a very fast aeroplane
and dropping chutes containing
souvenirs and greetings to o,ter.
tain a crowd OF picnichers
Curtis choir master OF the senio,
and junior choirs OF the 2nd NJ,
Olive Baptist Church Of which
Rev. J. z. A. Wilson is pastor
curtis Is a singer OF not and will
be presented in recital In cleve.
land on Sept. g.. He sings In sew.
eral foreign languages and is bro.
ther OF the famed Ross Sisters
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
JAW Delegates
To Milwaukee

Seventeen Negro delegates have
been elected from various locals
to represent Negro and white work.
ers at the coming U. A. w. Conven-
ton TO be held In Milwaukee Au-
gust 23rd. These delegates will
participate In the changing OF the
items Of the Constitution where 1t
Is necessary. They will help to
set policies for the 100000 mem
bership to be governed by for the
next year.
At the first Convention OF the
auto Union, II Is reported. there
were no Negroes present. As a mat
ter OF fact. II there were any in
the Union they kept so quiet that
no one knew Of them. The August
Convention Of 1887 will be Of q
new character. In that there will
be Negro organizers. chief shop
stewards. local vice-presidents,
leading committeeman. who have In
the short period Of one year prov
en- their ability IN holding the posi-
ions already mentioned above.
This Convention. sponsors claim,
will register tremendous success
Is for the automobile workers
union recognition, seniority rights
rs cents minimum wage. replace
ment Of the open shop system by
one Of the greatest unions In the
country. Delegates say II will lay
the grounds for the organization
Of the last open shopper. Henry
Ford. and proceed toward making
Detroit 100 per cent union city.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21

spiritual singers. .....
STAR. .......
Compton Rowland OF the cardin-
al Club is doing a good lab a.
chief publisher OF the Cardinals
periodical.
NEPTUNE'S BOY. .
Charles Stephens. brother Of
Florence Stephens, is instructor OF
swimming and life guard at the
Y. w. c. A. Lucy Thurman branch.
The girls say he really looks like
Apollo. go.
THE ELITE. ..
Rev Robert L. Brady. pastor
OF s,cond Baptist Church. has two
diversions which are fishing and
fast driving ..
Donald Marshall once carried
mail for Uncle Sam John Rox-
borough, manager OF Joe Louis,
was once in the post office service.
Joseph Craighen. State Deputy
Labor Commissioner, was a Con-
stable OF the 9Th Ward Bill
John orchestra Is slated 10 open
Mac Ivey's newly remodeled Cory
Corner Grill k. Elizabeth Stockell
Hickman and her handsome hus-
band are expecting new addition
TO the family. The young man was
once page boy at the State House
at Nashville Tenn. Edward Ben
jamin and Constance Miller make
charming couple s.
Boys, we have received word
that the lovely blond Tyler Mae
Richards will be our guest here in
the motor city this fall 800.
June (Doty) Cole reported that
she had very delightful time
while on hes vacation in the Big
Apple Haywood CAN'T is va
cationing in the East
Grove coote is going to return
i Vest Virginia state this fall.
All Thomas. Jr.. is doing well
on his internship at Eloise
The young medico is pushing a
sharp Packard Convertible around.
State Senator Charles Diggs was
once a newspaper man. He is
the recognized leader OF colored
Democrats Of Michigan. 49,. Little
Man big stuff.
FROM BOSTON. .......
Cliff Russian writes Having a
swell time Wonderful scenery
throughout New England. -. You
can certainly have anything money
will buy"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
Toles Undergoes A
Minor Operation

Roscoe Toles. one OF Detroits
outstanding heavyweights. under
went a slight operation on his nose
last week and is recovering rapid
ly. He will dispense with active
ring practice for the next five
weeks.
Toles plans 10 leave next week
for New York. TO attend the Louis
Farr fight.
Louis will knock out Farr In
five rounds. said Roscoe to Tri-
hume reporter. Saturday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21

Grand Terrace. one OF the best
night spots In the south side OF
Chicago. So. with all players dart
Ing hard slances In the opposition
direction this should be the miracle
which the dance lovers have long
looked forward to.
Every one Is acquainted with
the ability Of Fletcher Henderson
and his orchestra. Likewise about
Father Hines and his boys.
Fletcher will feature Chuck
Richardson. a sweet singing bari
tone. Earl Hines will present lit
tie Ida James. singer OF sweet
melodies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21

rbs ninth annual CONVENTION OF
=. national Pan-HsIlenic Council.
=. -s,,h was held In Detroit August
:. s,d Il. at the Lucy Thurman
w c. A.. was one Of the most
''r.eessful In the history OF the
orsanisation.
prominent officials and delegates
:, ina Council from various parts
y ,hs country. were In attendance.
,ossther with many visitors.
Tns program on Friday included
. Meeting Of the Executive Com
r,ttss, opening Of afternoon SEES
.,.r and reading Of minutes and
,.oorts Of the 1885 meeting, ap-
,o,utmert Of committees. reports OF
yp.n.Heilenic councils. committee
m,stlngs. and adjournment.
The morning session on Saturday
vas held at 10 o'clock. Commit
,ss reports were read and new
hu,,nsss considered. after which
= rscess was taken. Council pho
tosrsphs we're snapped and lun-
ebson served. At the afternoon
session, officers were elected.
The chief speaker Friday. was
Mrs. Joanna Huston Ransom. Of
washington, d. c.. and WILDER
force. who delivered . masterful
address.
Mrs. Ransom said in part:
"Ths first fight which Pan-Hel-
lsuic must fight Is with itself. That
is an-Hellenic must adopt q con-
sructive attitude toward life. We
all have something to live for:
what we need is life. We all have
something to live by. We must
develop and help others to develop
the ability TO stick to a thing and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21

who spoke. Called on without
warning by master OF ceremonies
George D. Wilson, the scholarly APP
pearing old man. walked slowly
and with considerably dignity to
the microphone.
Perfect quiet reigned as he spoke
II adore the name OF Sam Houston.'
he said. II has been "a years since
was on this soil. It's a pleasure to
be back on the old stamping
grounds | want TO say to you, let
peace and harmony prevail among
all nations. That's my religion"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21
To Open Barber
College For Group

cLEvELAND-(By Clarence L.
simmons for ANP)--A group OF
local citizens. headed by IL.
Johnson, with the approval of the
Ohio State Board Of BARRIERS. has
organized the National Barber COL
lege for Negroes which is schedui-
ed to open during September.
The college Is the outgrowth OF
the realization that the profession
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-08-21

kLE4NnLR hLNDLhoVN
What the dance lovers have long
looked forward TO will take place
at Graystone ballroom Monday
evening. August 30. when the or
chestras OF Fletcher Henderson
and Earl Hines engage In q battle
Of music.
OF course. we know that the
dance followers have been hearing
about thse battles Of music. but It
always PANIED out that 1t was not
even a stiff breeze.
But in this instance It Is real
battle. There Is not good feeling
between Henderson and Hines
growing out OF a contract at
Evening star., 1937-10-03

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good recreation room possibilities.
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Convenient to stores. schools
churches. transportation and other
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An established section of fine homes good
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Completely reconditfoned and refinished
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of older construction
PRICE $4,000.
Open Until 9 PM.
Evening star., 1937-10-03

Sa750.
Upper 14th ST. Section
This is a splendid two-story Colonial type.
tapestry brick home in most convenient
and very desirable residential area just
off 14th street. There are 6 splendid
rooms, 3 full-sized bed rooms and . COM
plete tiled baths. Front and double rear
porches. oak floors; many built-in fea-
lures and added conveniences 1t is heat
ed by gas furnace and there is two-car
brick garage. Vacant. Terms arranged.
Evening star., 1937-10-03
TO CLOSE ESTATE.
UPPER 10Th ST. NV,

MODERN CORNER HOME
Lovely porch. center hall. House open.
Evening star., 1937-10-03
HILLCREST HOMES.

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Large rooms. recreation room. oil heat.
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