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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-12-02

committee in the partly,cvacuatcd
Chinese national capital for cS-
Establishment Of neutral refugee
zone around the city Of Wuhu,
southwest Of Marking on the
Yan2tsc river. The zonr would ac-
comodatc Chinese nOn.compatantS
certain TO be caught lin the Jap
ancSc military drive on Marking.
The consulate was 10 deliver the
proposal to the Japanese authori-
ties in Shanghai asking their con-
sent to the plan which already
has been accepted in principle by
the Chinese military authorities.
Three japanese army columns
sweeping westward from the
Shanghai area rapidly were sur
rounding Nankipg and heavy
fighting around the city was cX-
pcctcd within a week.
There was every indication the
Chinese intended TO defend the
walled city to tbc death. They
had made virtual citadel Of the
purple mountain. key TO the CAPT
tails dcrcnScS.; and had an cStl-
mated $4,000 men maSScd in the
Marking area!
Indicative Iof the easier Sltua-
ton in Shanghai. now that the
war is moving farther and farther
from. the city, Rear Admiral Har-
~ +. iarncll. commander of the
L. S. Asiatic fleet. announced that
he will depart for Manila on his
flagship, the Augusta. on Dcccm-
Der ii. The Augusta will undergo
her annual Ovcrhauling in the
Philippines and will be replaced
by the cruiser Marblchcad, Capt.
VI. r.. Carter commanding. Capt.
Carter and his staff will take over
the fleet station duties in Shang-
hal. destroyer, division IA of the
fleet also will call for aMmla be-
ing replaced by division 10.
The Japanese, however. dccid-
cd on a "Show Of force" to con-
vince the Chinese population of
Shanghai, that, their conquest of
the city will be followed by dras-
tic cun'bing of all anti-JapancSc
agitation.
France produced 2O,OOO,OOO
tone NJ iron orc i'm the first half
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Church Fellowship
Interracial Comm.
Plans Program

The lnterracial committee OF the
Inter-Church Fellowship met at
the ST. Antoine V NJ. C.. A. We'd
nesday October 9Th and formulat-
ed plans whereby they might go
forward IN helping to break down
racial barriers in the church and
In various communities.
Miss Marie Henry Is chairman
OF the committee. She Is a men,
Der OF Central Methpdist Church.
Very courageous. progressive and
aggressive, Miss Henry has been
able 10 bring together large COM
mittee OF very intelligent young
people OF various faiths and ma
tionalities.
The program, in part. is az fol-
lows: To make a thorough study OF
pamphlet known as Youth Ac-
ton In Breaking Down Barriers
to sponsor Inferra ~ and Cultur-
al Programs for the Fellowship
and churches. to organize drama
tic clubs and in special way use
much OF the fine talent that both
races possess. They will also
sponsor mass meetings and make
an effort TO reach people from
all walks of life.
The next meeting OF the Fellow
ship will be October 14th and will
be OF an interracial nature.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
FINE PROGRAM
AT ST. JAMES

Youths Day program was large
~ attended last Sunday at ST..
James c. NJ f church. Vinewood
and Kirby avenues. and proved
very enjoyable especially at the
evening hour.
Mary Lynem rendered piano
selection and a solo was rendered
by NJ. L. Rice. William Bland gave
violin selection after which a
very interesting talk was given by
Mrs. Rosa L. Gragg. her subject
being Giving Flowers to the
YOUTH Many vital facts were
presented which those present felt
were helpful 10 the old as well as
to the young people.
Rev. w. J G. McLin. pastor, will
preach next Sunday morning on the
subject. Give God Chance
The public is invited TO be pres
ent
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
I'D R Y BONES"
SERMON HEARD
B Y AUDIENCE.

AS usual an appreciative con-
grega;ion nj New Bethel Baptist
church listened a'tentiyely 10 Rev.
Armstrong; message as lie very
ably spoke on DRY Bones Sunday
morning, Oct. 10. During his SER
mon the pastor said; We are born
TO die: we should hear the word
OF the Lord: Our best help comes
from God. therefore It behooves
every one to hear the word OF the
Lord"
The Junior Matrons will cele.
brate their fifth anniversary Sun.
day. Nov. IA.
A big radio program including
the Flying Cloud and King Solo
mon Harmony Five singers will be
held al New Bethel Friday evening
Oct. %. Twenty-Five cents will be
the admission fee.
New Bethel church welcomes
everyone.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
MUSICAL FETE
AT MT. VERNON

Some Of the outstanding choirs
OF the city including the Caronodo
b. G of BEDFORD (white) will be
entertained by the Mt Vernon Bap-
list church choir Sunday. Oct. IL,
at 315 p. m. when an interesting
musical program will be rendered.
Sponsors have exerted great effort
TO make this event an enjoyable
one.
Sunday morning at the IL o'clock
service Rev. Scott. pastor. delivered
fine sermon from Ps. 1879. For
he spake. and 1t was done: he COM
mandcd and stood fast" A beauti-
full analysis of the omnipotence OF
God vas presented from the pas
tor'snSliscourse. The service was
largely attended
At 3 p. m. Rev. Berry preached
In interest OF the deacon board. He
used the text Gen. 1873 from which
he clearly depicted the life Of
Joseph.
The evening sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. Ray. who selected as
his text Matt 22:42. What think
ye OF Christ. whose son Is he?" II
was forceful message.
At 8 .. m. next Sunday the choir
will render Spiritual Feast" at
which time several old jubilees
will be sung. Mr.. Livingston Is
director and Mrs. Green is presi-
dent OF the choir.
Mrs. Margaret l.. Luke Is church
reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Rev. Flack breaches
Five-Point Sermon

Building Unto Eternal Life" was
the theme OF Rev. p. X. Flack's
message LAST Sunday morning. He
stressed five points. namely, Pray
ing in Spirit. Keeping Ourselves In
Gods Love. Looking for the Mercy
Of God. Building Ourselves in Holy
Faith. and Eternal Life.
The speaker said In part.
Some Christians try TO live a
Christian life without prayer. II
you want TO be strong Christian.
stay in decent society You cant
be lover OF God and not love
your fellow man
Several members were added 10
the church
AT. D. m. Pastor Flack aud
the Zion Chorus worshipped at ST
Peters A. NJ +. Zion church At
he quarterly meeting
The members extend sympathy
~ he family OF the late Mrs. Sarah
Taylor, whose funeral rites were
held from ST. Paul last Tuesday
sympathy Is also conveyed 20 the
family OF The laie Dave Ashford
On next Sunday the second quar-
terly meeting will be held. Rev
Powell Will preach at IL a. m. and
y m
Al p. m. next Sundey. hev. ~
p Thomas and his members from
Iomax Temple, will worship at st
Paul
Monday the quarterly conference
will be held. for transacting all
business.
The public is always welcome at
this church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist

Rev Clark. visiting minister took
hts text Sunday morning from John
3:s and delivered a very inspiring
sermon A spiritual shower was
enjoyed by all including The pastor
Rev. y Hilson.
Mrs. $ NJ Smith Of Mt Zion Bap-
tisi church OF which Rev r. W
Wright is pastor rendered most
heartfelt solo which added much
spirit 10 the service
one member In the person OF
Mrs. Brown was added 10 h 6
church
III the evening a fine program
was rendered by the Master Four
singers 70 packed house.
sunday afternoon. Oct IL at
$3.50 O'Clock. the King Solomon
Five will be presented. All are
invited 70 come out and enjoy a
spiritual feast
NJ Pilgrim always welcomes
visitors
Mrs Waters is church reporter
Continue 20 read the Detroit Tri-
hure IN order to keep up with the
latest news
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Plymouth Church
To o b s e We
Harvest Sunday

Plymouth congregational Church
at Garfield and Beaubien. wirf>Qb-
serve it's annual harvest Program
and homecoming" Sunday morn
ing. October II. at III o'clock.
The church will be decorated in
the beautiful colors of autumn.
Each year. some different club
Of the church takes the task OF
beautifying the interior In the
spirit OF harvest and homecoming
This year. the Meridian Club Is
doing the job. All members and
friends OF the church are cor
daily invited to be present sun
day Rev Horace A. White is pas
tor
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Scott M. E. Church
r aises $639.11
In Fall r a III y

The annual autumn rally at
Scott M. +. Church, which was In
the form OF mock world series"
ended on October 6. The various
major league clubs were repre-
scented by the Ladies' Aid Circles
and the Brotherhood Groups.
The New York Yanks. Aid Cir
Gle No 3. won the series. the
amount raiset by them being
$10456. The Tigers tAid Circle No
~ finished In second place. with
$i02. The total sum raised was
$63911.
The pastor. Rev. r. w Kelly. is
having months vacation. during
which time the pulpit is being oc-
cnpied by Bishop NJ w. Clair on
the second and third Sundays, and
District Supt. Rev. II. F. Smith. on
the fourth Sunday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
s'Many Still Blind
il Sin" is Charge

Those who were present at st.
Johns Baptist church sunday
morning were deeply moved by the
forceful sermon delivered by the
pastor. Rev. +. f. Thomas. who
spoke from Mark 1916: "As he
went from Jericho blind Bartimus
sat by the highway begging" The
speaker stressed the faith OF the
blind man who had never seen the
Christ; how he cried out In earnest
ness and faith TO the Lord 10 have
mercy on him. Rev Thomas con-
tinued. I'VE, too, have been blind
and there are many who are still
blind in sin They need only To
come to the Lord and cry for mcr-
cy as did Bartimus"
A duet was beautifully sung by
Miss Susie Thomas and Miss Mary
Thomas.
The Sunday School Is planning
10 celebrate the fifth Sunday In
October as Harvest Home Day at
which time musical extravaganza
will be presented.
Further details will be given in
the Tribune next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Church To Launch
Drive To Cancel
M o rtg a g e

ST. Peter Zion Church. of which
Rev. G. NJ. Metcalf is pastor, will
launch a financial drive to pay on
the mortgage on the church. begin
ming on October IL and closing Jan
nary 2. with a great Emancipation
Day program
Rev. Metcalf has arranged with
Hiram Crawford. OF the Christian
Endeavor, to discuss brilliant Ne
gro characters every Sunday at s
D m. All are invited to attend and
learn OF Negro achievements.
The district conference will be
held on October 81 and 2S.
Sunday morning. October II.
Rev. Metcalf will preach on the
text, Consider the Lilies. How They
Grow"
Everybody is welcome at this
church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Presbyterian
Church Notes

s. John Presbyterian Churca
Was crowded last sunday mosn.ns,
h tie third anruA. musical list.
val The choir rendered ten Oh 'r9l
numbers three 3. whieh wee sp;r-
i'lals ob,eaio -l'l0s N9re rsA-
sr- ~ Mest,.aes Emma steward
ard lulA Martinez and Mc>srs Z
Wra. NcDorald G Loving.
Miss Martha Johnson contributed
tws well-rend rid instrumental Sc
,tc,ors N;Ss c9nehita Pow. gave
4 reading
In his sermonetfe Rev II Porter
spoke hri4ly on ne subject. David
The Psalnist. aid discussed David
"a swee, singer player OF the
harp and writer OF seyenty-three
% the Psalms
The director OF the twenty voice
choir and chorus is Attorney RAJ
mon Mariner He received much
commendation for the outstanding
program rendered by the group Of
singers.
Accompanies we're Miss Ella r.
Green. Mrs W Loving. and Mrs
Grace Jefferson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
MACEDONIA TO
HEARPASTOR'S
LABOR SPEECH

Quite a large congregation at
tended services at Macedonia Ran
list church Sunday, Oct. 10, and
enjoyed another glorious worship
The choir rendered the usual fine
service. Rev. II III. Coleman. mas
tor used as the text of his excellent
discourse Except man be born
again he cannot enter into the
Kingdom OF Heaven" He said IN
part: THE coming of Jesus Christ
into the world created entirely
new order and this order is called
the Kingdom of God, not our form
OF government. what we call de-
mocracy for this is not Gods form
of government; his form is a gov
eminent for the people by God this
order Is so different from The old
custom that a new change in heart
Is necessary"
The sermon was delivered with
spiritual fervor. Three were added
10 the cnurcn.
The Senior Choir celebrated
their third anniversary at $3.50 D.
m. and more than thirty choirs and
choruses were present. A fine pro-
gram was presented.
Mrs. Coleman. wife OF the pastor
and Mrs. Reece, Macedonia'e or
ganist are on the sick list. We
pray for them speedy recovery.
Rev Coleman will deliver a spe-
cial message next Sunday morning
on the subject The Church and
Labor The public IS invited to
come and hear this message.
The Missionary Society meets
each Monday from 2 to- .. m.
Mrs. Irene Saunders is church
reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
JACKSON
BY p. II. Hinton

The Fireside Club held its quar-
terly celebration of officers We'd
nesday. Oct. 6 at the home OF Mrs.
Flora Woods. the former president.
Those elected were: Birdell Ander-
son. president: Lille Mae Smith.
Viee president: Katherine Pierce.
secretary; lone Thomas. treasur-
err. The other members are on the
sick, social, and educational COM
mittees with Mrs. Ruben Upchurch,
Mrs. Walter Silas and Mrs. Blanche
Moore. chairmen, respectively.
The social committee with the
aid of the club is planning to give
a pajama party Oct. % at the home
of Mrs. Ora Caldwell Forty or
more ladies are expected to be
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Cotton Of 1915
Locust street celebrated their 10th
anniversary Friday, oct. s. Mem
bers OF Mrs. Cotton's club who
were present rendered short pro-
gram in their honor after which
delicious luncheon was served by
the hostess wishing Mr.. and Mrs.
Cotton many more happy years to-
gether. A very pleasant evening
was spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lydel Bobo are the
proud parents OF jaby boy born
Sunday. Oct. 3. Mother and baby
are doing fine.
Mrs. Lizzie Snerly is still on the
sick list.
The engagement OF Miss Avis
Brown to Frank Fields was re-
Gently announced, the WELDING to
take place Wednesday. Oct. "a. The
bride-eiect's many friends are
planning several pre-nuptial show
cra in her honor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
"Cau of Sanuel''
Minister'S Sermon

The cali Of samuel was the
subject Rev + " Williams. pastor
81 Clinton Chapel A.ME.z preach
ed on sunday morning, oct. TO-
Al $50 y. N Rev. Alexander
Fears Of the Universal Baptist
church. preached in interest OF the
W II and + NJ. Society. i was
an interesting sermon and the audi
ence 1as large
Rey W. II Parrish was the
speaker al the evening service
Mrs. A. r. Jones is out again
after having been confined 20 her
home with fractured collar bone.
R,y. + e. l.cll is also up again
Mrs. AMELIA f. Jones recently
announced the marriage OF her
daughter Juaniia, TO John Sparks
in Tolid9. Ohio. Wednesday, Oct 8.
Mrs Mildred Hightower. mother
Il Mrs Natalie Matthews Of 2l5a
Vernon Highway is sick in Mercy
Hospital We pray that she will he
well soon
Mrs. Joseph Grover OF st. Joseph.
No is in IN, city visiting her
brother. Woodson Frazier
Visitors worshiping at Clinton
Chapel Sunday were Rev Fears.
Rev. and Mrs. Alexander. Rev W.
VI. Reader Rev VI n Parrish. Ms.
p J. Jones and Mrs Lottie Palmer.
Guests 10 be present at the eve
ming service next Sunday will he
Mrs. VI l.. Gipson and missionary
workers from the Church Of God
A warm welcome IS extended to
all.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
"Cut Out Excuses"
Says Rev. Clay In
Sunday Sermon

Rev. Lee T Clay. Of Peace Bsp-
fist church. continuing a series OF
sermons on How To Win Out In
Life. chose for the subject Of last
Sunday morning sermon Cut
Out Excuses
This very ,ine.s lex, Vas taken
from Luke l4ls and John 81
One Of The examples Of excuse
making. the speaker point'N out,
was the man who had been al the
pool Of Bethesda for 'hirty-eight
years. and yet mas not had chance
70 60 in and be healed The man
always made excuses for not being
healed saying that someone else
had stepped IN front Of him when
be was ready 70 enter
Continuing. Rev clay said
Finally Jesus came along and
commanded me man 20 axe up
his bed am walk Jesus IS always
commanding as 70 90 the impossi-
BILE
The pastor also pointed al' some
Of the weaknesses Of the churches.
a. follows The hrrch likes 20
be carried The church has ~
reed % ask the world 20 support
q r f'Arlst.ass w9l!n sGyppt'
The church In The way God has
said hy giving q 'en'n ~ ,hcir
earnings. ~" church would have
no need 10 beg for supper, and
could demand respect from he
world II YOU wish % win ogt n
life cu' out cxcns--makirr an, d1
the will of God
The chorus rendered beautiful
music, under the efficient -u9eryi-
sion OF Walter West,
The evening service vas i'm
pressive and enjoyed by all pre-
sent The pastor delivered anoth-
or helpful sermon on Working IN
The Vineyard
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
YOUTH DAY TO
BE CIV EN- BY.
PEOPLES BAPT.|

An appreciatiye audience attend
OF services at Peoples Baptist
church last sunday The choir
rendered beautiful masir The pas
tor. Rev. F. NJ KaiglsF preached
from the Tex, Luke y 9f n.lns
for the subject OF his sermon Tie
Preliminaries OF the Returning
King II was message iull ~
information and inspiration which,
with the singing and other phases
OF the worship was well received
by those present.
sunday. Oct II has been st
apart as YOUTHS Day a splendid
program has been arranged by the
committee and youth VIII assert
itself Throughout, the day
A chorus OF ffiy small children
will sing responsively 10 The Angel
Choir at The morning service Pap
ers. duets and solos expressing
Youths attitude toward the chareh
and their ability 70 serve the
church
A playlet Will be presented by
the youngsters In the evening al'r.
which they will be addressed bH
Mrs Eldred sponsors predifi 'hst
all indications show thar this VII
be fine day ~ service for Nat
young people Parents are invited
to come out and encourage their
children by their presence
Pastor Kaigler viii deliver a
special message al the II N SER
vice 10 parent and children
The public is invited Georgia
bearing is reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
"Church and Labor" To Be Discussed
Senator Diggs
Speaks At St.
John Church

Last Sunday morning. Rev
McClain. pastor 81. John C. NJ.
r. Church. preached an
impressive sermon 10 a large
congregation. subject, The Re-
yersal OF Judgment. The text
was 81. Matt. 1890 The speak
or stressed the fact that people
should be judged. no. by their
cars and fine houses. but by
their lives alcne
Several visitors were present,
including Senator Charles {.
Digs. who gave a short talk.
Everybody is always welcome
al ST John G. NJ +. Church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Macedonia Captures
Usher Board Award

The City Usher Board Union met
last sunday with the ushers OF 81,
James Baptist church. At roll call
there were eighty-ilve ushers pres
eni
The usher board OF Macedonia
Baptist church received the attend
ance banner The King Solomon
ushers received The finance banner
The union viii hold IS next
meeting al the shiloh Baptist
church. Benton near 81. Antoine.
The public is always welcome TO
attend these services
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
Quarterly Meeting
To Be H e l d At
St. Paul A. M. E.

Quarterly meeting will be held
at ST. Paul Sunday, Oct. IL. Rev.
H. r. Washington. DID,. presiding
elder will preach at 10;45 and 7:45.
This will mark the initial Quarter
ly meeting this Conference Year.
Rev. w. A. Crider. choir an
congregation OF the Allen Temple
A. NJ 4. church will serve with
st. Paul at p. m.
The Sunday School will meet at
s:l5 a. m. with VIM. Robinson as
Supt
The Junior Allen Christian En-
leavor League will convene at S
p. m. with Alexander Thomas as
president and Rev. B. b. Martin
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16
King David Temple
OF Truth
9s5 +. Garfield

JJJ y. tanfleid
sunday Seryices--l1:30 am. g.
7:30 p. m. sunday School $3.50
n m. Weekday SWvices--Mon.
Night school Of Metaphysics.
Tuesday s:30 .. m. regular
services. Thursday 8 p. m.-
Choir Rehearsal. Fri. night
Regular Services and Special
Blessing. Reading and Healing
Daily. Rev. J. X. Macon, pas
tor; Temple 2.6S2a Bro.
James Smith, Clerk.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16

The Detroit Tribune has the
largest circulation OF any Negro
newspaper In Michigan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16

Don't miss single issue OF the
Detroit Tribune. the leading Negro
weekly.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16

as Supt.
The Senior Allen Christian En-
deavor League will convene at $50
p. m. with Mrs. Lola Scott Williams
as president.
Topic: Are We Controlled BY
Propagandists? Matt. 7:15;24.A.
2. Peter 2:1,2.
Rev. J. Arminius Charleston is
pastor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-10-16

Use only pasteurized milk
Raw milk Is not sold in Detroit.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1937-06-25
Research Society Is
Formed in Philadelphia

A new project named The Phi
ladelphia Society for Negro Re
cords and Research" Is on foot in
Philadelphia and is controlled by
such leading people as Miss Lou
ise B. Yergan, sister Of the famed
Max Yergan who is also on the
staff Others on the staff include
Laura Wheeler Warning, Crystal
Bird Fauset, Evelyn Reynolds and
DR.. William Warricl, Jr.
The ambitious folk have as their
aim the gathering together Of Ne
gro works of all classifications, in
order that one place in America
will have complete file of what
the American Negro is doing.
they plan to feature the present
day Negro, and hope, through ar
tistic presentations, to aid talent
ed unknown young people to gain
recognition. The society also has
hopes to place in public schools
pictures of eminent Negroes ac-
companied by biographical sketch
es.
Portland folk will be especially
interested to learn that the first
meeting of this organization was
called by the young woman who
envisioned the project, Miss Lou
Use Yergan, in the family home Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Garden. Mrs. Car
den was present at the meeting,
having been on a summers vaca-
ton to her home town.
Miss Yergan. having been right-
fully made president of the So
ciety, is keeping her girlhood
friend, Mrs. Garden, informed as
to the progress of the venture and
reports that the idea has caught
hold remarkably in the East and
that they expect to occupy a
building by fall.