davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1937-12-23
Where and When
| lCurrent Theater Attractions
and Time of Showing.

Palace-"Nothing Sacred" Lombard
and March say it with fists in this
one: 1875 am, 1:35, $40, $40, 7:45
and $50 pm.
Keith's- 's-"Manhattan Merry-Go-
Round another musical screen va
riety show: 11:24, 1923, 3:34, 5:3s.
7:44 and 9:49 pm.
Capitol-"52nd Street" once dig
nified street becomes the main stem"
OF swing: IL am. las. ABA, 7:20
and 1908 pm. Stage shows: 1875,
3:15, 6:15 and 8:59 pm.
Earle-"The Barrier" filmization of
the Rex Beach novel: IL am, 1:30,
4:25, tbs and 10 pm. Stage shows:
12:45, 3:35, $50 and 9:15 pm.
Metropolitan-"Mis Witnesses"
breaking up the protection" racket:
11:40 am, las, 3:45, $50, 7:50 and
$50 pm.
Columbia-"Doube Wedding" 10y
steals Powell to save" her sister:
HAS am, 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 745 and
o:45 pm.
Trans -Lux-News and shorts Show
runs hour and Is minutes, continu-
olsly from 10 am. to midnight.
Little-"The Crusades," revival of
the stirring De Mile film: II am, 1885,
AIS, $50 and $50 pm. THE River:
/, 3:35, 6:15 and 8:55 pm.
Ambassador n" Mathema-
tician Leslie Howard learns about Hol-
lywood and love: 6, 7:50 and $40
pm.
Sheridan-"Angel," Marlene Die
trich being typically Dietrichish: 2,
s:S5, $50, 7:45 and 9:45 pm.
Merry Go-Round of 1888"
music and comedy in that "extrava-
ganza" manner: 2, $50, 5:45, 1885
and $50 pm.
Tivoli-"Merry-G Col Round of 1888"
2, $3.50, $40, 7.35 and $50 pm.
Uptown - Merry Go Round OF
1938": 2, $50, 5:45, 7:35 and 9:3o
pm.
Howard-"Trapped by G-Men," Mr..
Hoover's men 60 to town again: 1890,
1. 7:05 and 1910 pm. Stage shows
2:30, $50 and 9:05 pm.
Evening star., 1937-12-23

ball player who proved his ability as
a coach by beating Washington's prep
school all-Star team with his Monroe,
Ga, outfit last Sunday, also proved
himself quite an orator Managers
OF Loew theaters throughout the East
ern division, from George Peters and
Reading, Pa, on the north to Roscoe
Drissel and Norfolk on the south,
were present. George and Mar
garet" will be the Civic Theater's extra
play. . F. Cowles Strickland, who
is going to New York tomorrow to
hear three operas in two days, will
direct it as soon as he returns.
The play, an English comedy. never
introduces its title characters g.
They are just couple of off-stage
people who motivate the lives of all
the on-stage people. J.. Very clever,
some critics say Mrs. Charles
Dillon, who has succeeded Miss Mar
got Schwartz in the Civic Theater's
office, was across the hall having her
hair done when we were learning
all about George and Margaret"
Mrs. Dillon does not look her
best under a dryer, but who does?
WHOEVER in the world will run
show business on Christmas Eve
and Day We don't know. . Nearly
every one is going to the Carlton
Duffuses' the Rudy Berger's and the
dozen and one other homes where
Christmas is being celebrated en-
masse by show business people. .
Mr.. Hardie Meakin is back from
New York in time to celebrate Christ
mas and write alluring pieces about
Hitting New High" with Lilly
Pons doing the hitting. . Even the
State Department is not so excited
about the Panay sinking newsreel
shots as is Roland Robbins, Trans
Lux manager. :. Warner Bros local
staff also is pretty excited. 1t
will have Universal's sensational shots
at the Metropolitan . About Tues
day is the time unless some one
decides that the pictures should not
be shown, prospect that makes for
good dither here and there in the
film business
Evening star., 1937-12-23
An Italian Picture.

g I G N ORA FORTUNA" comedy
drama produced at the new Ro-
man Hollywood. Cine Citta," will be
shown at the Rialto Theater Sunday
night at 7 and 9:05 o'clock under the
auspices of the Italian Cinema Society.
Several short subjects also will be pre-
sented.
Featured in the cast are Rosina An
selmi and Antonio Gandusio. two COM
edy stars of the Italian theater.
Evening star., 1937-12-23
Variety Schedules
Two Functions.

Open house win be held by the
Variety Club on Christmas Day in
its Willard Hotel clubrooms, with re-
freshments being dispensed to mem
bers and their friends.
Another function announced by the
organization is party for children Of
members Oh Sunday at which Mrs.
Sam Wheeler and Mrs Harry Brown
will be hostesses. The affair is to be-
gin at 2 o'clock and those children
under Is years Of age are invited.
Evening star., 1937-12-23
STRIKE ISSUES SETTLED

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. % R.-
An agreement granting union recogni-
ton. wage increases and an eight-hour
day, and designed to free San Fran
cisco hotels of labor controversies
for four years, was announced yester-
day by an arbitration board.
The board was empowered last July
% to settle issues of an 89-day strike.
Evening star., 1937-12-23

Now Disney wanders about his
busting plant There Is a perplexed
furrow between his brows, As he en-
counters sector Of humanity he has
Evening star., 1937-12-23
National Will Present
Film Star Troupe
Four Leading Players in Next Three
Legit Offerings Are Back
From Hollywood Jobs.
BY JAY CARMODY.

oLLYWooD take Broadvay actors but needn't look
| they n a row. Mr.
a
Evening star., 1937-12-23

sixth Of his workers Jim or Bill or
Susie, gone are the days when his
record in this regard was 100 per
cent perfect.
Evening star., 1937-12-23

never seen before Other times, other
names, he laments, improving on the
classic tag. Although his memory Is
unusual, and he still can call one
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
TWO MESSAGES
HEARD BY NEW
ZION MEMBERS

Services at New Zion Baptist
church were well attended last
Sunday morning The pastor,
Rev. Mercer, preached lat the
morning worship. his text being
Luke ISIS, subject, Seeking
For Life. The choir rendered
excellent music.
At 3 p. m, Reyerends Hall and
Clark delivered two burning Cos
pei messages TO the waiting con-
gregation. The former took his
text from Hebrew 1879: while the
latter preached from Neh. 6:3.
A fervent prayer was offered by
Rev. White. following the two in
spring messages.
At 5 p. m. Rev. John Lame
brought the Gospel message. lie
is a young man who is making
great progress in the ministry.
The church prays for Gods bless
ings to rest upon him.
Members and friends OF New
Zion Baptist church extend deep
est sympathy TO Pastor Mercer and
family. in the recent death OF their
son, Frank q. Mercer, who was
also a minister OF the Gospel. He
was only twenty-one years OF age
and his life was model for Chris
tians 10 emulate.
The pupils and teachers OF the
Sunday School are glad to have
Mrs. Elizabeth Hollis back in the
Sunday School. She recently
brought in five new pupils, In adj
dition TO the others who have late
ly been added.
Mrs. Odessa Nelson has return
ed. after pleasant visit with rel
atIves and friends in Gary, West
Virginia.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Baptist
Church N G W S
Inkster. Mich.

Services at the church were
we'll attended last Sunday, although
the pastor was absent and attend
ing the National Baptist conven-
ton in California.
Rev. James Ayler, acting pastor,
preached a very forceful sermon.
The Sunday School attendance
was also large and the lesson was
discussed with enthusiasm.
Thursday evening. the ladies OF
the Deacons Club were entertain
ed at banquet at the home OF the
president. Mrs, Annabelle Morris.
The event was in celebration OF the
ladies' victory over the men In the
August contest. Plsss and ar
rangements. also the cooking and
serving at the banquet, were sup
ervised by the men. The program
was as follows
Welcome address, by Deacon J..
Anderson: response, Mrs. L. Scott,
Detroit: solo, Mrs. A. Morris: In
strumental selection, Mrs. c. An
derson; solo. Mrs. Martin: re-
marks, by +. Weston and Mrs. a..
L. Merritt Others present includ-
ed Messrs. Morris, Burnside, Fort,
Martin. Daniel. Weston, c. Dandy,
] Burnside, and F. Payne. The
officers are: Mrs. A. Morris, pres
ldent; Mrs. Z. Martin, vice presi-
dent; Il. B. Burnside. captain, Mrs.
c. Anderson, secretary.
The Mothers Board was enter
tanned last Monday evening at the
home OF Mrs. Hattie Badger, with
Mrs Mary Wallace as hostess.
Mrs. Fannie Payne Is the house
guest OF Mrs. A. L. Merritt.
Sick members OF the church who
are convalescing are: Mrs. Beatrice
Clark, and Mrs. Fannie Stroud.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
YOUTH DAY"
PROGRAM AT
ST. PAUL CINE

Youth Day which was observed
last Sunday was gala success
The Young people were In full
CHARGE. Much credit was given 10
Curtis Washington for the fine
success 90 fhe Young peoples e.
fcrfs.
Rev W J. g Mclin. pastor, de-
lissred splendid sermon which
was very appropriate for The occa-
sion. Ne used As tho snbiec, Of
his discourse The Fundamental
Law Of Life which dealt With
Tho needs Of interest oi youth.
The lnterchWch Fellowship
rendered a unique program which
was enjoyed By All present The
Young Segenader, added mach To
Tho proeram by tie impressive mus
sic they rendered
The public is always welcome to
come 10 ST. James.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
ST. PAUL A M E
ZION TO HOLD
REVIVAL MEET

Aspects Of Religion" as related
10 home life was Pastor Flack's
subject last Sunday to very APP
preciative audience. Each Sab
bath. there are accessions TO lions
multitude In Detroit.
Miss Permilla r .Flack, organ
list. left this week for her last
wear In Livingstone College, Sal
isbnry. n. c. Her sister, Freder-
icka. will fill her place. at the in
strument.
The usher's anniversary was a
great success. About twenty-nine
boards participated. The finan-
cial success relieves some OF the
pressure on the church. Much
praise Is given their concrete, un-
firing effort. The young people
are also getting started In their &C
tiyities. They are very promis-
ing group.
st. Paul boasts OF a fine Trustee
Board, and a consistent steward
board. The missionary Board led
by Mrs. Bryant had their mass
meeting at Toledo Thursday. They
reported a good meeting.
The church looks forward TO the
revival that Is to start soon with
the Rev. W. F. Fisher and his
Gospel party. Watch the press.
Visit THE Friendly Church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Improvement Rally
at Metropolitan Bapt.

Next Sunday morning DR.. Will
liams will preach from the sub
ject, Gods Number. and music
will be rendered by the Senior
Choir under the direction OF Tai
madge Turner and accompanied by
Mrs. l.. M. williams.
Sunday night, DIR. Williams will
preach from the subject. Surely
Not"
Metropolitan Baptist church has
enjoyed a pleasant fellowship with
DR.. s. l.. Laviscount OF the st.
Mark Congregational Church Of
Boston. Mass, DR.. Laviscount de-
livered two very fine and enlight-
ening sermons while visiting in De-
troit.
Every member OF Metropolitan
is looking forward with interest
to the success OF our fall improve
ment Rally. Plans for interesting
entertaining programs are under
way. An elaborate and unique
Doll Parade will be held on Oc-
tober LIST under the direction OF
Mrs. Ella Relic Beasely.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
City Usher Board
Union

The City Usher Board Union met
with the usher board OF st. Paul
A. M. f. Zion Church at 3 D. m,
last Sunday. in celebration OF the
latter's twenty-third anniversary.
When the roll was called, 10 ush-
ers were present.
The finance banner was won by
the usher board OF King Solomon
Baptist Church, while the attend
ance banner was wen by the usL-
err board OF New Bethel Baptist
church.
The next meeting will be held
Sunday, September 10. at 3 D. M.
at Scott M. e. Church, Kirby and
Ferry streets. Everybody is in
vited.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Mt. Vernon Baptist
Church
1900 Chene


Rev. Scott. the pastor, used as
the text OF his sermon last Sun
day morning. Father Abb aham,
Have Mercy On Me-, Luke 1924:
1t was a very inspirational Cos
pei sermon, preliminary to the re-
vival which opened Monday even
ing, Sept. 13, with Rev. Zanders
conducting.
Each week the number Of visi-
tors at Mt. Vernon Church in
creases and the membership Is
growing. The choir is rendering
splendid service. which Is OF great
help to the effectiveness OF the
worship. II. c. Livingstone is or
ganist and director.
Sunday evening. Rev. Scott
preached from Kings. 5:14,
Then went he down and dipped
himself seven times In Jordan. ("
The attendance was the largest
since Rev. Scott began the pas
torate OF the church. Many of
the old members are gradually re-
turning.
Mrs. Margaret L. Luke Is church
reporter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Home Coming Day
at Macedonia Bapt.

In the absence Of Rev. II. H..
Coleman. pastor, who attended the
National Baptist Convention In
California, Rev. G. l.. Terrell. the
assistant pastor, conducted the
services at Macedonia last Sum
day. A capacity crowd was In at
tendance.
The speaker used for his text,
John 21:2s. subject THE Indivi-
duality Of Duty. Among other
things. he said: "As Christ called
Peter TO follow Him, the same
command applies to us to-day. To
have eternal life. we must do as
Peter did--drop our nets an fol-
low Jesus with our hearts"
Seven converts we're added to
the church.
Rev. Coleman Is expected 10 be
back In Detroit and occupy his pull
pit at both services next Sunday.
There will be q Homecoming"
at Macedonia all day, October 3.
The public Is cordially invited.
Dinner will be served free at the
church.
Because OF the rapid growth of
the Church School. Supt. Mable
Brown and r. L. Hutchinson re-
quest that more workers come out
and help teach the children Gods
word.
The Missionary Society still
meets on Mondays from 2 to 4 p.
m. The vice-president, Mrs. Sar-
ali Richie, has been conducting the
meetings, in the absence OF Mrs.
Mamie Blackburn, president. who
also attended the convention in
California.
The b. Y. p. U. meets each Sun
day from 8 to z p. m. Macedonia
extends cordial welcome to all.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
GOV. OF CAL.
W ELCOM ES
BAPTISTS

Los Angeles ANP)-wednes
day morning the Shrine was filled
Ito capacity when delegates and
visitors were formally welcomed
by state and city officials. At this
time Governor Frank Merriam.
Mayor Frank l.. Shaw, Assembly
man Augustus F. Hawkins and p.
A. Young. Of the Chamber OF Com
merce spoke.
Bringing greeting from the wes-
tern Baptist State convention, DR..
Chas. H. Hampton. dynamic young
pastor here addressed the large as
sembly. DR.. Otto 8. Russell, exc
cutive secretary of the Los Ange-
les Baptist City Missions: DR..
James B. Fox. Rev. s. M. Beane.
OF the INSTRUMENTATION Alli-
ance: Rev. J. L. CASTOR, of the
Baptist Ministers Union and Rev.
d. b. Moss. Of the Providence Bap-
list Association we're other speak
ers.
Response 10 the welcome was
made by Rev. T. S. Boone of Texas.
Before the Presidents message,
fully 5000 additional delegates ar
Interviewed just before prsss
rixed from Texas and other states.
time. DR.. Williams declared the
opening session the most brilliant
display OF hospitality he had wit
messed for the convention. I'VE
allotted more time to the public
officials addresses because they
seemed so genuine we could not
let them stop. This has been a
feast OF hospitality. christian bro
therhood .interracial goodwill, and
spiritual uplift."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
BURROUGHS in
THRILLS MANY
BAPTIST TALK

Los Angeles-( ANP)--"we are
not concerned about the 10000, 900
Negroes In America. nor about the
130,OoO,ooo e6ure population OF
America! We are concerned about
the millions Of people Throughout,
the world whose future Is our fu-
ture and whose opportunities are
wrapped up In our opportunities
and whose glory Is our glory
Thus did Mamie H. Burroughs, In
ternationalx known educator and
religious leader sound the cardinal
principles OF brotherhood and the
principles OF the National Baptist
Convention In session here In a
brilliant pre-convention address
here Tuesday night. Five thousand
persons, both black and white,
we're fired TO round after round OF
applause that intercepted Miss
Burroughs throughout her orator.
cal triumph on New Frontiers"
We propose 10 put deeper and
new interpretations on the new
frontiers and TO give to the world
a new Interpretation OF Christian
brotherhood and social justice, -
said Miss Burroughs as she ad-
vanced the fields OF endeavor in
which new interpretations were
needed namely, educational econo-
mic, religious industrial and the
work for mans humanity to man
for with Jesus gave himself.
In calculating on her first
point. Miss Burroughs asserted
Public Enemy number one In
America and the world Is ignor-
ance." She further stated that
there would be no peace In Ameri-
ca until the doors OF every educa-
tional institution were opened 10
every man on the principle that
NO nation can endure half igno-
rant and half intelligent"
Miss Burroughs described race
as a handicap and advised that In
iviuals must look within them
selves and bring power out OF them
selves; that they must believe In
their capacity for greatness and
get a quality OF soul and q quality
OF mind and work as II there is no
power anywhere to stop them. In
a powerful summation Miss Bur-
roughs challenged the black race
To look to the billboards and para
phrase . popular automobile slo-
gan when better men are made
the Negro race will make then"
She called eloquently for a reii-
gion which Is Just as interested In
the man that's working every day
as the man who breaches every
Sunday for his living"
Miss Burroughs Is founder and
president Of the National Training
School for Girls and Women in
Washington.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Baptist Delegates Are Greeted By Ten Thousar
Quarterly Conference
At Clinton Chapel

Quarterly conference held at
clinton Chapel A. NJ, f. Zion
church last Sunday was decided
success. The fine reports showed
an Increase along all lines.
Dr. l.. p. Powell preached at
hoia the III a. m. and s .. nj. SER
vices to appreciatiye audiences
Al .. nj. Rev. NJ. II. Parrish
Of Saginaw A. NJ. +. z. church
conducted the services assisted by
Rev. Mrs. b. 3. Palmer, conference
evangelist.
Among the many visitors pres
ent sunday were Rev and Mrs. ID.
f. Thomas and daughters OF Lom-
AK a. VI. +. T.. North Detroit: Mrs.
VI Lake and sister OF Chicago:
Mrs. Maggie Whitaker, Mrs. Will
llams. Mrs. A. Hambliu. Iota Bell,
Mrs. Perry Deacon Philpot. Mrs.
l.. Champlain and Mrs. Williams
Of this city
Mrs. a. +. Jones. member Of
Clinton Chapel experienced an ac-
cident on leaving church Saturday
night which necessitated medical
treatment. She is doing nicely at
this writing.
Rev. Louise Robinson. evangelist.
preached for the ". II. and r. NJ.
society Monday night.
Rev f. NJ. Williams. pastor and
Mrs. Williams attended the Mass
Meeting Thursday In Toledo, Ohio.
Those on the sick list are: Mrs.
PAYNE, 296S Monroe street: r. ".
Davis. 1900 Clinton street and
Mrs. a. +. Jones, 1884 Jay street.
Visitors are always welcome at
Clinton Chapel.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
DR.. Charleston Has
Strong Sermon For
St. Paul Members
law and Chene SITS.


Serving At The Bottom" will
be the subject from which DR..
Charleston will speak Sunday
morning. 10:45.
Almost will be the subject
Sunday evening. 7:45.
The Junior Allen Christian En-
deavor League will convene at 5
D. m, with Alexander Thomas as
president and Rev b. b. Martin
as Supt.
The Senior Allen Christian En-
deavor League will convene at $50
p. m. with Mrs. Lola Scott Williams
as superintendent.
Topic: Teaching Of Jesus For
Today's World"
Matt. 5;1-12,3s-4S; Mark 12:30-3i
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist
Nnllett and ORLEANS

an Impressive sermon was de-
lirered sunday morning by the
pastor Rex ~ II Hillson Ills
text was md Kings $40. Visiting
ministers offered prayers and read
the Scriptures Fine reports were
made by all The church clubs
The Pastors Aid Club Is doing
excellent work
4 specia program Will De rem
dered at The church every first
sunday. AZ > 80 D. NJ by The Mi
Pilgrim True Gospel singers. Nv
esyholy is welcome 70 worship at
Mt Pilgrim al an times.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Judge J. D. Healy To
Speak At JPA Meet

The Juvenile Protective Assocla-
tion OF Michigan will hold its regu-
lar meeting, Monday evening, Sep
TENDER 20. at 1880 o'clock, at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John O'Dell,
6404 Scotch avenue.
The guest speaker will be Judge
j. ID. Healy, of the Juvenile Court.
His talk will be on subjects per-
tanning TO child care. placement.
and problems.
Members and friends OF the or
ganization are urged TO be pres
ent. A membership campaign Is
under way and all interested in
the work are cordially invited TO
join.
Luther C. Keith Is president;
Arlene Il. Minor. secretary.
-O-
Continue TO read the Detroit Tri-
bune In order to keep up with the
latest news.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Presbyterian
Church Notes
Dubois and Madison

The bi-monthly communion SER
vice was held at st. John Presby-
terlan Church last Sunday morn
ing. The text used by the pastor.
Rev. Henry Porter. was John 1929,
Jesus said, do always the things
which please Cod" subject, Does
My Life Please God?"
The speaker said in part: "Peo-
pie art trying to please this or that
person, or their own desires; but
what God wants us TO do Is TO fol-
low the life OF Jesus and lead
holy life which Is unselfish."
To the Junior Church, Rev. Por-
ter talked about the necessary
things OF life which they should
seek. such as education and know
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
Arkansas Boast 1st
Jury of All Negroes

Walnut Ridge. Ark.-(ANP)-
An all-oclored jury. the frst in
Arkansas since Reconstruction
days and reputedly the frst iu
state history, showed no leniency
Tuesday for q member OF their
race. T. II. Troubles" Wilson.
Justice J. p. Israel supenaed
the jury which fined Wilson $50
and costs for wife dssertion.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
John Wesley AME
Zion Church
BeechWOOd and Moore Place

1900 t's''ts' INV
Despite the cool weather. the at
tendance at John Wesley A. NJ
r. Zion Church last Sunday morn
ing was fine The pastor. Rev. J.
l.. Moore preached from the theme
Mountain Top Experiences. Lake
81 Il was masterpiece.
Mrs. Florence Delvallade. of
club 40 !. won the first banner.
Boniface Delvallade carries the
banner as the most successful
class leader.
~ $3.50 p. m, pew rally was
ned under the supervision OF
MIS- Ethel Woods
Rev Mosley delivered the SER
mon AZ The evening service.
Visitors are always welcome at
'his church
Levi z Saunders is church
C'crk.