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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
Success Attends
Musicale Repeated
At Hartford Bapt

II WAS our first opportunity TO
witness the Fourth Annual Must
Gale presented by the Ever Ready
chorus at Hartford Ave. Baptist
Church. Sunday evening. Nov. q.
Since its initial presentation In
October several requests had pour
sd In for repetition.
our words OF comment are, II
was original. something different
pxcellently arranged and splendid
ly rendered.
The stage setting, with a golden
effect background and soft lights
together with the bright costumes
Of the singers added a colorful
touch TO the entire occasion.
TO eliminate the monotony OF
rendering spirituals successfully,
there was n variation Of sentiment
ais and classics interspersed with
lovely piano selections by a group
Of young people and bit OF humor
added by two novelty skits. The
Marriage License" and THE Pro-
posal'
Thos. Thurston and Lester Nal
ley were the characters In the first
skit while Mr.. and Mrs. Hicks per-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
HARTFORD AND TABERNACLE
OBSERVE THANKSGIVING

- =, MS all give thanks unto the
~, will be the spirit manifest
thanksgiving Day when the
" .,,rs and congregations OF Hart
' p and Tabernacle Bapt. Church
~, aiu assemble at Tabernacle
20 ga Beechwood avenue Thursday
mar at IL o'clock to observe
Tnanksgiving in a union service.
nr ,nas, A. Hill, pastor oil
,,'r,ford will deliver the message
Tne choirs OF the two churches
viii serve in song.
REV Hill preached a forceiul
mon nj his church Sunday morn
,na on the subject "The Value OF
thanksgiving to an apprecia''Ve
audience.
Two Of the visitors were Messrs
purnell and Reed who made Drie'
talks.
The services concluded with
hantismal ceremonies at which time
rour candidates were baptized.
mr. II. II. Pittman is the promi-
no, pastor OF Tabernacle Baptist
church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27

II. W. P.-I am writing you for
Information and hope that you tell
me. should l stay on this job that
l am on right n0wi
Ans Yes. for the job is going
to pay even better after the first
of the year than II does right now.
This next year Is going TO be very
successful one for you.
VI. =. il have been going With
woman for two years and ! mis-
trust and she continues 10 want me
TO marry her and don't think that
l should do II. VIII you advise me
Ans: Don't marry anyone If YOU
do not have confidence In them for
1t would only spell unhappiness for
both OF you II YOU don't intend To
marry her you should be fair
enough TO give her up so that she
could find someone else.
X. ID r.. should ! finish school
or do this certain thing that have
In mlndi
Ans: For your own good Won
should forget this boy that YOU
have in mind AZ your age you
should not even be going wi h boys
so don't get marriage on your mind
II, l.. y. | nm taking up n
course In Beauty Culture and won
der II II would he wise Ia continue
or not!
Ans or course you should con-
tinue never give anything up
right IN the middle Of II II you can
help II. When You complete your
training yon Will be able 10 provide
a good living for yourself and your
four SMALL youngsters.
T. S.-Will l be able 10 attend
Wayne University anytime In tie
near future and viii I click with
the party have In mind!
Ans You should be able to enter
Wayne around the middle of next
September you are going TO en-
Joy your college work more than
anything you have ever expert
enced. The party you have IN mind
will like you. so guess YOU will
click.
+. Please tell me who dOubI-
ed crossed me and how can gel
II off?
Ans No one has doubled crossed
You. the unfortunate circum-
stance You have in mind was not
done by any hne person. See doe
tor
VI. II. r. WIN the boy have in
mind he home Xmas
Ans AZ THIS time he doesn't
know whether ne can get AWAY or
not although he is looking for
ward 10 seeing you again.
j. Tt reed and enjoy yonr col
umn SO much. Tell me frankly II
You think ] viii ever he able to re-
turn 10 work
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
Business Women
Award Prizes In
Typewriting Contest

The Typewmting Speed Contest
sponsored BY the Eiliottorian Bust
ness Women Club Sunday might
at Brewster Center was a unique
show for hundreds Of Detroiters
who attended.
II was interesting To watch tn
intent faces OF the audience, some
OF whom were parents OF the eleven
contestants
Mrs. Harriet Wesley. member
of the Elliotterians and the House
wives League, presented The club
to the League and the persons
gathered ut the Women's Fair Ia
witness the battle Mrs. Wesley
presented the directors OF the con-
test, Misses Bertha NJ Redmond,
Mary Jane Scott. Ruth Wills and
Imogene Corbitt.
The contestants. given the signal
began wage OF war that lasted for
fifteen minutes. Two Of the contes-
tants were forced out. leaving the
remaining nine battling away with
great speed
While the tests were being eN-
amined. the club President. Mrs
Jessie Slaton. gave brief sketch
OF the history and program for the
activity year l937-3S and introduc-
ed some Of the members present
which included Mrs Audrey Priest
ly and Mrs. Gladys Tyler.
Miss Geneyieve Williams, II
years old OF Northeastern Higl
School won the first cash prize
with speed OF forty-two words
per minute. Miss Perdeitha Wright
collected the second with speed
of thirty-three words per minute
Others participating included: vii
lis Tabor, Earl VanRiper. Theodore
Benson, Calvin Jenkins. Ernes
Lang. Genevieve Pharr. lIerberleer
Ware. Lois Tabor
The Women's Fair. sponsored by
the Housewives League, will be an
annual affair and the Ellioitoriai
Business Women's Club will pre-.
sent the typewritIng contest each
year
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
Professor Ratliffe
c Q m m ents On
Youths Talents

Professor AA. Ratliffe. one OF
Detroit's prominent musicians. an
nounces that he has been inform
ed that some of the leading local
high schools have not been using
Negro boys and girls In their SEN
Tor clubs and plays. He says:
IF this Is true. II behooves us to
find out why. Our boys and girls
are among the best singers and
they are also good in dramas and
plays. Their talents should not be
overlooked We hope to see more
OF them participating next year in
programs on which high school
glee clubs and dramatic clubs are
featured
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
League No. 6 Meets
With Mrs. Malloy

Housewives League No met at
the home OF Mrs. l.. ID Malloy, 267i
Antietam street Tuesday. Nov. 1G
at 2 D. m. Twenty-Five persons were
present including Rev. and Mrs.
VIM III Peek. presidents OF the
Booker T Washington Trade AS
ISOLATION and Central Housewives
League More than ten business
men and women were also in the
group.
The league was successful In
completing It's plans for a neigh
borhood trade campaign which be-
gan this week, Members Of the lea
que hope each business and pro-
fessional person will cooperate
with them In this effort.
Representatives will be sent in
to each home in he neighborhood
and II Is hoped they will be re-
ceived with hearty welcome
League No. will make another
visiting tour among local business
places. Any place desiring a visit
from the league will kindly cal
Clifford OS76.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
Baby Contest Held
At Second Grace
Church

The Ladies' Aid Clubs OF the
various west side churches seem
10 be vieing with each other in
sponsoring worthwhile programs
which are promoting spiritual and
financial success in the community
as well as in the respective
churches.
Sunday afternoon. Nov Fl at 3 D.
m. the Ladies Aid Of Second Grace
NJ T.. Church. Ironwood and Moore
place. held baby contest in which
several little ones Of the communi-
~ participated.
One attraction OF the affair was
an impromptu program on which
several small children appeared.
Each number rendered was enjoyed
by all present.
The first prize WAS given TO Baby
John Callahan. while the second
prize was received by Baby How
ard Bender
Rev. A. Burton Is the pastor of
Second Grace NJ. r. Church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
RIVER ROUGE
BY Agnes Turner

The Church of God, 400 Farmers
ton street, had inspiring and help
full prayer service Sunday. Nov. IA
at a m. The superintendent and
the Sunday School teachers are
wide awake and on the job. Elder
Rupert Stephenson. one OF the To-
cal ministers conducted the SER
vices. The attendance was good. At
3 p. m. the young people sponsored
a unique program To boost the new
national camp ground. Included
among the many renditions was
the presentation OF temperance
play conducted by Ruth Elan. The
Fall revival began ut the evening
worship with Mrs Viola Cummings
of Lansing. Mich, in charge. She Is
an interesting speaker The revival
Is still in progress.
Elder John Richards and his vile
recently returned from "A two week
visit In Illinois where he conducted
successful revival services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manora Stephenson
Of Beecbwood have recently moved
into their new home at $50 Holford
street
The Missinary Society OF st. John
A. NJ. +. Church met at the home
of Mrs. Alice Campbell on Holford
street Thursday afternoon, Nov IL
Following the business hour a de-
licious luncheon was served by the
hostess One new member joined
| the society
The Senior Choir Of St. John will
present the home talent Jubilee
Singers Friday. Dec. 3 Tickets are
in the hands Of the members fOI
ten cents each. Members and friends
are requested TO come out and hell
make this a successful affair.
The Sunday school of st. Johr
was entertained Saturday evening
Nov. 10 with a coin hunt. Steward
ess No. . celebrated their 9TH ami
versary Nov. Is at s p. m N 5. j
Brown OF st. Stephens Junior
Church was speaker. She was ac-
companIed by the choir and many
of the members of st. Stephen
Dinner was served. Mrs. Sarah
Graft. president of Stewardess No
2. with the cooperation of the other
members, worked very earnestly
10 make this occasion a success.
The first quarterly meeting was
held Sunday. Nov. 81 with Presid-
ing Elder Washington in charge
The Senior Choir of st. John are
having regular rehearsals for their
Christmas cantata, "The Child OF
Bethlehem
The minute men will call on all
cleaners Sunday. Nov. 2S. Please
answer.
Rev Baber is the able pastor OF
81. John Church.
The Junior Choir Is progressing
nicely under the direction OF Mrs
Baber. They serve every 4th Sun
day.
The chicken dinner given at the
home OF Mrs. Clayton In Ecorse Sat-
urday Nov. 10 was decided sue
cess. Mesdames Clayton n d
Haeans are working TO make a fine
report In the rally.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
Mrs. M. Peoples
Hostess To Club

Mrs Matte Peoples. 1884 Hazlett
street, proved an excellent hostess
last week when she entertained the
Ladies Aid Club OF Hartford Ave,
Baptist Church
Following the business hour a
sumptuous turkey dinner was serv-
ed which fully reminded the ladies
that Thanksgiving was just lover
the hill" A delightful time was
had by all present.
The club will sponsor 4 pro-
gram featuring 3 act drama
"Glittering Gold.' at the Second
Grace NJ. Il. Church. CHA Ironwood
Dec. 3 at s p. m. This promises to
be rare form of entertainment
for all who will attend.
Mrs. Mamie B.Chisolm Is the
active and efficient president. Mrs
l.. Donnell Is acting secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27

Ans: Yes. l do and you should
be able 10 go back sometime in ia,
coming spring Keep up your good
spirits
NJ. r. WIN the time ever
come when ] will have things a. |
desire or viii the future grow even
worse than the past!
Ans You are mighty young To b.
taking such an outlook on life
AS you grow older you will be- abl.
10 work and make a good living
then you can have the things that
you desire in life You should 80
frain from becoming sour with tn,
world
ii. =. =. what does the hoy that
! met ut n dane recently think vi
me and will he ever mean anything
10 me!
Ans: He liked you a lot but
II seems 10 me another girl stands
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
Local Deltas II O | d
Initiation

The Detroit Tau Chapter OF Del
Ia Sigma Theta Sorority held initia-
ton ceremonies last Thursday
evening at the home OF Mrs. Bessie
Morton. on Scotch avenue.
Seven Wayne University co-eds
were indicted into the sorority's
membership The flock of fledg-
lings who were made" included
Theresa Bailey. Alene Byrd. Mar
garet Mccall. Bernice Jones, Doro-
thy Miller. Virginia RoxbOrough
and Marion Goodson.
Mrs. Edith Watson is president
OF Tau Chapter of the sorority.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27
Former Slave, 107,
Dies

Tupelo. Miss (ANP)--Mrs FL.
len Poindexter, born 107 years age
during the presidency Of Andrew
Jackson, died last week at the Lee
county poor farm She was sold &c
three masters before the Civil WaI
made her free and had married and
was the mother Of several children
before the conflict started.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27

in your way right now He was
wrapped up In another ~ ihe time
he met you and hasn't been able
to come 10 any kind Of an agree
.ment with her You viii see him
again.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27

G. d. ROGERS, president OF
the National Negro Insurance
Association, and president OF
Central Lie Insurance Com
pany Of Tampa, Fla, who re-
Gently proclaimed the month OF
December as National Collec-
tl0n Month Of the insurance
business. The cooperation OF
the public was requested to
help make this, the first col
lectien month Of the associa-
ton, a success.
Calvin Service).
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-11-27

ADVERTISEMENT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
FOUR REMAIN in
JUNIOR net MEET

New York, Jan. 1.-(UP)-One
-westerner and three New
Workers were left TO battle for
Junior indoor singles tennis cham
pionship today as play moved into
the scmi-final round.
Don Mcneil. top seeded Kenyon
college student from Oklahoma City
is the favorite over Melvin Lapman
No. 3 choice for the title from New
YORK. liz tho ohter ali-New York
bracket Joseph Fishback Of New
Yoek. seeded No. s. meets Kantro-
WITT, sixth secdjsd entrant.
In the boys Division final for the
championship. William Umstaedter
OF Milburn, N. j., meets Melvin,
Schwartzman, of Brooklyn, who
provided the biggest upset of the
tourney yesterday when he elimin.
ated first seeded Harper Ink, Jr.
OF San Diego. 90, ST.. SO. UNI.
statedter was seeded second ant
HchWartNnan third.
In the junior doubles semi-f inali
kantrowitz and Melvin Lapman, oil
New York, meet Henry Daniels ant
Robert Low, Of New York, and Nc.
NELL and Morcy Lewis Of Texar.
kama. Tex, tangle with Charles
Mailman and Peter Lauck of New
York. In the boys finals Umstaed.
ter and Dick Bender of New YorI
encounter Ink and 6chWartzman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
|SEACRAM STARS
|ENTERFD FOR
u. S. PIN SWEEPS
Three Winners of Event,
Including Champ to
Show Here Jan. 9

With more than rs entries signed
for the United States sweepstakes
second greatest duckpin bowling
event in the country, which will
BIO rolled In waterbury on eatur-
day, January 9th at the Mattatuck
alleys, Manager Bob White OF the
local recreation center, was conf
dent that there will DO at least a
OF the best bowlerg in the nation
ready TO roll on the day Of action
Included among the entries rs the
entire team Of 6eagram's Stars, for
mer Connecticut Blue Ribbons who
hold most OF the duckpin records
In these parts, and include the de-
Tending U. q. Sweeps champion.
Wally Pipp of Hartford, and three
ex-champions, ono OF them Nick
Tronsky of Wiliimantic holding
tho highest record ever rolled In
q u. s.. Sweeps when he hit 2.l0l
in 1898. Jack White OF New Ha-
ven, also member OF the Seagram
squad won the event In 1885 with
1901.
Quite q Squad
In addition TO Pipp, Tronsky.
and White, there will be Joe Gacek.
and Pat Rooney OF New Britain.
Mike Bogino of Avon, Billy Wei
deck Of glastonbury, Bill Tato Of
Waterbury. 2ozo Dente Of Bridge
port, Ben Kosky OF Bridgeport. Entry
of Mort Lindsey OF Stamford filed
by Jack Dempsey and tho POSSIBLE
ity OF Dempsey coming TO this city
TO see his entry compete, had add
ed considerable "color" TO the af-
fair, the latest word on "the champ
as he rs called by his friends, being
that he will make the trip TO the
Brass City for a few hours, unless
no must be In Miami on January
9th where he B opening q new hotel
and restaurant.
That the United States Sweep
stakes IL o test OF bowling skill that
Is second to none Ii evident from
tho wide difference In the winning
scores for the past six years which
range from 1878 10 2,l01 a differ
ence Of 28S pins fer the Is string
event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Skiing largely has been Otto's
way of life' since he exchanged
his boyhood play skis for those OF
German army issue 10 lead n ski
shod machine gun battalion In the
World War. Az present. besides
coaching Dartmouth, he coaches the
American olympic squad. instructs
noviceS on one OF New England'A
crack snow trains. lectures ON SKI
technique and finds time TO become
one OF the foremost designers OF
winter sports clothes and equip
mcnt.
80 those who consult Otto on
what 10 wear for skiing find his hd-
vice on clothes az dependable M his
derman-thorough exposition OF the
art OF gliding on tho wings Of
wood" Like all experienced skicrs..
he dresses first for comfort and &C
ton IN clothes that are warm and
windproof without being heavy or
constricting.
GrenfeiIs Oabardine for Jacket
He likes the very short Austrian
type Jacket. flrst choice OF ski-men
ut 0armish- Partenkirchen. and
about the most popular garment IN
this country. A leading model,
which he designed. " hip length.
with very broad double breasted
lapeis. These convert 10 n nnug-fit-
ting collar that offers 10 wind and
snow tightly closed front from
shoulders 10 waist, with double
thickness OF material across the
chest. Quadruple layers on the
shoulders insure water -repellancy
and cushion the weight OF skis.
when they are totcd. II B made III
that finely woven, feather-wcight,
windproof gabardine devised by Sir
Wiifred 0renfcll ~ protection
against the Icy blasts OF Labrador.
The same fine twill IN used for
another type OF Jacket that " rap
idly coming 10 the front. This IN
tho pArka or "anorack' ~ " u
known abroad. II N long skirted
and itA characteristic feature " an
attached hood. One modern version
Of the classic Arctic garment con-
verta q blouse into . parka BY means
OF q removable hood attached 70 q
slide fastener. Another model has
q drawstring which pals the hood
tight around the face.
Nest Popular OutiitA
About the most popular ski otstfit
consists OF the short Aght-Weishl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Today's Sport Parade

Miami, Jan. l.-UPl-If you
would like TO make a lot Of money
the minute you read this you will
grab your hat from the hat rack
(where 1t Ghould have been placed
when you came In II you are Of q
tidy nature) and run 10 your corner
bookmaker and make the following
bets:
/. Mississippi State TO defeat
Duquesnc in q thrilling battle dedi-
Gated 10 tho Qualification OF the
Orange.
2. Pittsburgh, with married men
at important positions along the
line, TO humiliate Washington In q
game characterized by mud, rain
and no sunshine.
3. Louisiana State university 10
beat the BroncoS OF Santa Clara
who In the past six months have
released more publicity than any
other university in America.
4. Texas Christian university To
triumph over Marquette university,
an organization which rose TO fame
on the fact that Mrs. dueppe had
twins, and Ralph Mctcalfe could
always run second TO Jesse Owens,
and Sammy Baugh can out-pitch
Buzz Buivid any day.
s. Auburn TO emerge victorious
at Havana lthis prophecy Is made
over Villanoya in the Bacardi Bowl
with reservations). In Havana all
football games are started with a
pistol. And. unlike in the United
the air, there 1t Is fired at living
States where the pistol is fired into
person. Naturally II 1t should strike
an Auburn star and wound him
TO q point where II he went out and
played he would honest-to-God die
for dear, old Auburn, ! would have
TO choose Villanova. But this ia
quibbling. / select Auburn, and
don't care II It's president rs smacked
clean through the ears with q H.
inch shell.
0. 1t Is very difficult for mo To
select the winner of the Sun Bowl
at FL Paso In which Hardin Sim
mons will engage the lean thanked
athletes from Texas mines. For
two months my correspondent OF
Hardin mines H'm sorry, ! mean
Texas Simmons) has wired me col
lect that OF all the Bowl games
which will be bowled on New Years
day the Bun Bowl IL the hot darn
dest. questioned this with a COL
lect telegram. I told this cores
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

pendent, who wears q cap with q
button on top Of II. That could
not agree with him.
2. Ny idea Of the best New
Years game Of all Is the one In 6ar
Francisco, involving tho eastern
gladiators. who work for almost
nothing, against the Western All
Stars. ! like the west TO beat the
east.
! have no real reason for this be-
lief, unless 1t be that reports from,
the eastern training camp have in
dicated that Mr.. Larry Kelley OF
Yale Is the best OF the eastern play
crs. In my book. Mr.. Kelley Is ar
Ivy league player, meaning that he
Us O hot guy In third rate company
who wouldn't last a period In thu
majors. Maybe I'm wrong. But Tn
just crazy enough 10 let today,
game show me up.
! have given you seven winner.
out OF the goodness of my heart
Naturally, ! expect that out OF your
winnings you will send me modest
81 and 30 per cent. Thank you
and may you have the happiesl
1887 you have ever had In 1897
Cheerio, pip pip and cheerio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Jacket In white. off white and light
tan shades and navy blue worsted
garbardine or melton trousers ski
Ing, like golf. affords sartorial bats
tleground for the perennial strug-
gle OF Knockers Vs. long trousers. A
present the "longies" have the call,
but many men are adopting the full-
cut frce-action Knockers. One OBJ
lection TO short trousers Is thae
snow clings TO the wool stockings
worn with them, but this difiiculty
II largely overcome by selecting
stockings of unwashed wool with
the natural oil still In them. ana
wearing high CATERS Of smooth
water-repellant canvas.
Accessories gather style NJ skins
gains converts. There's q smart neW
winter sport suspender made %
genuine Alpine channels skin linee
with natural colored calfskin. These
have the characteristics Tyroleafa
band across the chest. They come
In gray. bottle green, navy and to-
bacco brown.
Romance ~ Gloves
Very popular are gloves and nit
tens handknitted IN soft wool with
tho gay Scandinavian snowflake
and reindeer patterns which legend
says were designed by q Norwegian
bride as presents 10 her wedding
guests. Less romantic. but more
practical are tho new mittens OF
water repellant cotton with leather
palms. Shirts can be downright
gAudy with lumberjack plaided
flannel. or sedately colorful IN soi-
Id tones on wersted gabardine. Seal
fur "a used 10 decorate many items,
such ~ beltS. clippers and spec
tator shoes and tho little belt-b0xes
called "tasches" used for carrying
ski-wax and other extras.
Coach Hchniebs "a noted for the
SKI shoes no has designed and
which the olympic squad wore ~
last years games. He declares that
your shoes are more important than
any other part Of your ski KIT, ex-
cept the skis, Of course. Donu
spare expense on them II you expect
TO have comfortable fun IN the
snow. And be sure they are fitted
down 10 the last miliimster OF
you'll spend your snow week .ena
lamentlng In the clubhouse lsasteaa
" Lpping-Aiong the ski trails.