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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-25

The text of the presidents 1887 Thanksgiving Day
proclamation:
Il, Franklin D. Roosevelt president of the United
States OF America hereby designate Thursday the 25h day
OF November 1897, day of national thanksgiving
"The custom of observing day of public thanksgiving
began colonial times and has been given the of
national observance through many years It in keeping
with all OF our traditions that fathers in old
days. give humble and hearty thanks for the bounty
goodness of divine providence.
"Ihe harvests of our fields have been abundant and
and have been given the blessing of
employment
"A period unhappily marked in many parts of the world
by strife and threats of finds people enjoying the
blessing OF peace We have selfish designs against
nations.
1--WE have been fortunate in devoting energies and
our to constructive purposes and useful works
We have sought to fulfill obligation national
heritage by common effort for the common good.
Let us, therefore, the day appointed forego
ual occupations and accustomed places of worship
each in his humby acknowledge the mercy of God
from whom comes every good and perfect gift.
In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United States of America be affixed
Done at the city of Washington this ninth day of No
veber in the year of Lord nineteen hundred irtysev
and of the independence of the United States Amer
lea the one hundredth and sixty-second"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-25
OPERATION FOR GALL STONES

Miss Bertha Beidenbach, near the
fair grounds, who has been in Good
Samaritan hospital, for several days.
was operated upon Tuesday for gall
stones. She is doing as well as
could be expected.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-25
SEVERELY BURNED WHILE
BUTCHERING

Mr.. Clark Harrison of Union
township, suffered painful burns on
his hand, and arm, while butcher
ing. He is doing well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-11-25
TO WINTER IN FLORIDA

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Il. Peck,
following their custom Of the past
few years, have. gone to Florida,
where they will spend the winter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
Signed
shop Committee
Cadillac Motor Compan,
Local III
YOUR COMMUNITY
(By MURRAY PuRNELL, Pres
Cut Rate Department store
All Hastings ~.

Greater Detroit has a Negro
population OF 100000 which In IT.
self constitutes an independent
city approximately the size OF
Nashville. Tennessee The mem
bers OF this community all must
eat. sleep and have other neces-
stiles OF life. AS they are IN a
neighborhood from II. Most OF
this money that they receive In
return goes back 10 this group.
consequently the spending OF
money in these neighborhoods
would In turn enrich them. My
point In stressing all this 10: we
must be taught and we must teach
these people to spend their money
when they can receive some bene-
fits OF n. Here are shining ex-
amples OF the point ] am bringing
10 bear. The newspapers OF your
community are forced into many
distressing circumstances on sc-
count OF lack OF cooperation OF the
advertisers OF the community. Al
40 the Indifferent attitude adopt
ed toward them by the public IN
general. For example. the will
lingness to buy outside newspap-
ers. I will also bring to light the
question Of the Insurance Com
panies who employ people OF tue
community. These companies de-
serve the undivided patronage
without a doubt. even without re-
CARDS the premium or policy, be-
cause thru the medium OF salaries
and other expenditures. are throw
ing back a large portion OF 'ne
benefits they secure.
This same principle also applies
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
Welfare Bureau Unfair to
Negroes, Says Mrs. Bennett

After lodging a welfare mother
and child in her home for the past
four months and receiving payment
OF three dollars per week for room
rent. lights ana gas. Mrs. Ruth
Bennett, 957i Greeley street asked
the welfare bureau to increase the
sum 10 seven dollars a week on &C
count OF the excessive amount OF
gas and electricity and water used
by the mother.
According to Mrs. Bennett. a
welfare agent came TO her home
and after investigating the case,
refused 10 increase the payment,
stating that she only paid seven
dollars week for white welfare
dependents and that three dollars
was all that could be allotted TO
Negroes.
Reused 10 indignation, Mrs. Ben
nett visited the City Hall and pro-
tested 70 the welfare departments
agent there. The agent. Mrs. Ben
nett stated. refused to investigate
the alleged discrimination and sd-
vised that the matter be dropped.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
MINISTER'S FORUM HOLDS
MEETING AT NEW MT. ZION

The Progressive Ministers For
UNI. OF which Rev. J. 8. Williams
Is president. met Monday at noon
at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
with large number OF ministers
and laymen in attendance.
Rev. williams presided. IL
was decided that an educational
committee be appointed at next
Mondays meeting. for the
purpose Of working with Murray
Purnell. o. the Cut Rate Depart
ment store. IN visiting various
other business concerns and asking
them TO employ more coiored work.
ers.
According 70 Rev. U. 8. Colds
by. an official. ministers through
out the city are affiliating with
the organization and the member
ship has grown TO forty-seven dur
Ing the past month.
Rev. Goldsby also states that
the Progressive Ministers. Forum
extends a cordial invitation 70 all
clergymen IN the community to
enroll as members.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
Baptist Women Hold
ConferenceinDetroit
Officers Make
Fine Report

The Womsn's Baptist Mission
airy and Educational District Con-
vention, an auxiliary OF the Michi-
gan Baptist Association. held one
OF Its most successful sessions at
Macedonia Baptist Church In this
city last week.
Each session was filled with in
spiration and the president. Mrs.
Mayme Blackburn. delivered a
masterful annual address. After
her address. Mrs. Blackburn was
presented with q bouquet and
purse Of money. by the ladies' Of
the Macedonia Mission Circle.
All the officers made splendid
reports and each was given q love-
ly gift. Mrs. Matte B. Anderson.
director Of the Baptist Christian
Center. spoke on peace. She
stressed the fact that there can
be no peace. until Christ IL plant
ed In the hearts OF men and women.
Excellent services were render
ed Tuesday and Wednesday nights
by the following ministers and
their choirs:
Rev. II. Z. Owens. Of Mt. Olive:
and Rev. A. NJ. Martin. OF New
Light Baptist Church. Both min
listers preached fine sermons.
Rev. II. II. Coleman and his
congregation spared no pains in
arranging every comfort for all
attending the meetings.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
CHICACOANS
ORGANIZE
Continued from Pare II

In addition to the case OF Carl
Hansberry. secretary Of the Chica-
60 N. A. A. c. r.. and OF Harry II.
Pace, president OF the Supreme
Liberty Life Insurance Co, there Is
the Cockburn case in New York,
the new "Foggy Bottom" case In
Washington and one that It Is un-
derstood will soon break IN Penn
sylvania. All OF these are actions
seeking 10 restrict Negroes 10
circumscribed residential areas.
Mr.. White told the newly formed
Chicago group that the national Of
flee Of the y. A A. c. p. was back
ing the fight against these real es-
tate covenants and all its resources
would be used. Those attending
the meeting. held at the Wabash
Y. NJ. c. A.. were A. w. Williams,
chairman: r. Water Alternately,
head OF the drive for funds: Mrs.
I.ovelyn j. Evans. Claude Barnett,
p. Scott Smith, Rev. A. wayman
Ward. Rev. r. c. Keller, DR.. J. c.
Austin. II. NJ. Collins. A. l.. Foster,
George r. Arthur. Loring B. Moore,
Rev. Joseph NJ. Evans. Bishop r.
A. Carter. Bishop J. A. Bray. A. C.
MacNeal and Truman X. Gibson
Jr.
A committee on a strategy. COM
posed OF Rev. Keller. Mrs. Evans
and Alternately. Barnett and Foster
was named to supervise presenta-
tion OF the issues Of the fight to
the community.
II was learned that Hansberry
has appealed 10 the appellate court
from the injunction order OF Cir
cult Judge Michael Feinburs who
ordered Hansberry out Of the
Washington Park Subdivision,
where he had recently moved, and
prevented his white tenants from
paying further rent TO him pend
Ing disposition OF the case.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
A POLITICIAN UNAFRAID
tBen CLARK interviewed by
Arthur Bowman)

Once more the election season IL
upon Us. Once more the orators
below their hyperboles and mis-
representations and half-truths
from thousands OF radios; the
mails are closgsd with appeals TO
save the city by voting for this
candidate or that: and editorial
writer's lash themselves into syn
thetic fury. Once more thousands
OF Detroiters. whether they will or
no. find themselves succumbing In
some degree to the contagion OF
controversy, and decorous dinner
table conversations turn into an
cry arguments. During the next
few weeks the population Of De-
troit will seem to be massed into
rival cheering sections. each bawl-
Ing ENCOURAGEMENT to ito side. each
persuading itself that II only its
side wins. the future Of the city
will be assured.
A fundamental assumption Of a
democratic system Of government
IL that all who aspire to power
shall state clearly what they in
tend TO do with Il when they
achieve II. To do otherwise IL TO
work the confidence trick. which is
not less dishonest because It is
played on the vast stage OF politics.
Therefore we are interviewing Ben
Clark to ascertain why he 10 an
ardent supporter OF Richard w.
Reading for mayor:
Q. What II any promises has
Reading made concerning the pres
ent campaign?
A. None that am aware OF.
Q. Why doesn't Mr.. Reading
make promises?
A. The best testimonial OF q can
didate's worth Is his public record
His promises are worthless. II
he has done nothing In the past
he will do nothing In the future.
Readings outstanding record
speaks louder than anything he
might say or write. Even written
promises such as some candidates
are making are worthless II the
character OF the man doesn't stand
behind the promises.
@. Is Reading favorable toward
proportional employment for Ne
groes In Civic jobsf
A. Yes. His record substanfi.
ates my answer. Reading believes
there should he more Negroes In
the Police. Welfare. street Rail
way. Public Works, Health, and
other departments OF city govern
ment. Further Reading intends t.
rectify the present condition wher
he takes office.
o. Ia Reading favorable toward
sanitary living conditions for Ne
groes?
A. Yes. He believes everyone
should live In clean sanitary neigh
borhoods.
Thank you Mr.. Clark. We fee
that at least one man has proven
that success and sincerity In pub
lie life aren't incompatible. In
Richard W. Reading the city has
a unique figure: a politician who
can act Ike human being. ex-
press his convictions. and yet sur
vive at the polls. Adv.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31

Even Walls. Negro Delegate OF
Local ia to U. A. ". Convention
who gets record vote. Walls IA
chief shop steward Of Dept IA al
Cadillac Motor Company. During
the strike at Cadillac which lasted
for six weeks. Walls as a member
Of the strike committee worked
tirelessly for the Union. He ia "a
we'll liked by all the workers. both
Negro and white. that he received
one OF tho highest number OF votes
OF all the candidates. OF the ~
white nominees for The Convention
Walls received the fourth highest
number OF votes OF them all.
Out OF the $500 employed at Cad.
lilac Motor Company. sl2 are Ne
sroes. Walls did a splendid Job
rendering ineffective the Company
Union which sought 10 use the Ne
gro worker as a scape-goat in or
der TO defeat the Union.
Formerly Negroes earned from so
TO 70 cents per hour. but due 10 ac-
tivity OF the Union and Walls In
dividual work. The wage Of all
workers. including Negroes, has
been raised to so to IS cents per
hour and time and one-half for ov-
ertime plus seniority rights and
better conditions generally in the
shop.
The shop Is IS per cent organic
ed and all but Is Negro workers
are members OF the Union. We call
upon all the unorganlzed Negro au-
10 workers 10 join The L. A. W. to-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31

scope includes the professional
and business men such as doctors.
lawyers. florists. groceries. etc.
The quicker the people realize
that this community OF ours Is
like a garden and these little seeds
that they will plant will eventual
~ bear fine fruit which not only
they. but In even greater abund-
ance their children can enjoy.
Thus, they will secure an econom-
Ia stability. Adv.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL
CONFERENCE

The call 10 an Economic and In
dustrial Conference Just released
from the printers Is an indication
that already decisive steps are be-
ing taken that will not answer
some OF the burning questions
that confront us but the Confer
ence will aim 10 reach a solution
Of the problems OF the automobile
workers.
One OF the first questions raised
in the Call is: what can the Ne
sroes expect from the vigiIantes
organized by the employcrsT" This
question not only requires an an
swer but also an analysis. What
is a yigilante organization? A
yIgilante organization IL a group
OF people organized by the en-
ployer for the purpose OF taking
militant organizers for a ride after
dark. Their sole purpose Is TO
prevent the growth OF any trade
union movement. During the
Flint strike It was 4 former pay
master OF General Motors who
headed the vigilantc organization.
The organization also includes
backward workers who do not un-
derstand that the employer Is us
ing them against themselves as
WILL as against their fellow work
ers. The backward workers there
fore Internationally sell them
selves for a mess OF pottage.
The organization Of service men
in the Ford Motor Company Is
an example Of how the employer
will seek to poison the minds OF
the workers to use them against
their fellow workers. Such are
the characteristics OF the vigilante
organization.
The Conference will lay the
ground that will enable US as a
group 10 decide together with or
eanized labor whether our consti-
tutionai rights will be maintained
or whether vigilantes and the black
legionaires will continue their
policy OF throtting the rights OF
American workers. especially Ne
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
"WINDSOR'S
SPOTLIGHT"
(By DUCHESS JOHNSONl

Hello. Friends, The Duchess IL
hack again. with news for every
body. Windsor isn't very busy this
week. but we are on our way re-
joicing.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Washing
ton. Tuscarora street. are vsca-
tioning IN Garfield, Ontario. with
her brother. Fred williams
Mrs, william Solomon. OF De-
troi'. visited her mother. Mrs.
George Auue Nilbin. of Mercer
street. and other relatives here.
George Talbut. ~ Toronto, who
Is employed IN the Department Of
Welfare and Labor. visited his
parents, Rev. and Mrs II. l.. Tai
but, family. and friends
Charlie Washington. visiting ev-
angelist, and mis- family, recently
spent a few days. with relatives
here.
Mrs Ida Mae Tillmsn. Of Text
Gamma. Texas. was the recent guest
of her aunt. Mrs. Sadie Johnson.
and family. in this city.
MIR. and Mrs. J Tally. OF Detroit.
visited the formers mother. Mrs.
Ruth Simpson. OF Tuscsrora street
Miss Marguerite Jackson Is
spending few days, with Mr.. and
Mrs. Edmonds.
Rev. II. l.. Talbut. minister OF
the First Baptist Church at Mercer
and Tuscsrors streets, has been
III since last Friday Rev. Harri-
son occupied the pulpit OF the all
ing minister. last Sunday.
Rev. Plummer preached his
farewell sermon Sunday. to a
large congregation The discourse
was full OF interesting thoughts
which will long be remembered.
Elder Morton. minister OF the
Church Of God In Christ. preached
very able sermon on the 1877
Psalm. first verse. He was
Tue tutet OF NV EuNdluc VI buc
Baptist Church Peace. at the home.
coming. Sunday, July %. Many
attended,. in spite Of The rain.
Relatives and friends OF Mrs
Landrum deeply mourned her un-
expected death. which occurred
Monday. July 10. Mrs. Landrum's
funeral rites were held At the
Tanner A. ". F.. Church.
Little Miss Sorbronia Price. Z
year-old daughter Of Mrs. Anna
Price. OF Ypsilanti. sang 10 q
large number OF radio listeners
at the Church OF God in Christ.
Of which Rev. G. L. Mor.5r y
minister.
Well. I guess III sign OF. hy
inviting all people OF Windsor or
other cities OF the Dominion who
wish to publish news items In This
column. 10 mail their news 70 the
Duchess. 2s5 Tuscorors street.
windsor. Ont
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31

sroes. I therefore. take this oppor-
tunity 10 congratulate the spon-
sofs OF the Conference and ! hope
that the Conference will b . turn
Ing point IN the complete organisa-
ton Of all automobile workers.
Every local. Of the u. A. w. must
not only elect delegates to this
conference. but must also. work
daily to make this conference .
success.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
Oklahoma Editor
Gets Appointment

Muskogee. 0kla.--(0--J. Ber-
nard Smith, editor OF the Oklahoma
Independent. 115h s. End street
was namerd attorney for the State
Board OF Affairs in sterilization
cases arising from the Taft hospi-
tai last week. This marks the hrst
time colored man has ever been
named attorney for the Board OF
Affairs.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
THE
Negro Labor Forum
Conducted BIZ Paul Kirk, U. A. w. a. Organize

CouopCSS0 W eSs $NAs
VI are very glad to publish
|. srr column this article By
srsther Haryreaves, one Of
nsfrcit's outstanding white
49, unIonists, President Of
Ioe1I ssi which consists Of y
lout lyes Of Negro members.
Paul Kirk
rux MILWAUKEE CONVENTION
lBy ALBERT HARREAyES)
rhs eyes OF many industrialist
IA political figures will be turned
wards Milwaukee during the week
A August 23rd. Here, within the
raw Convention, may lie the en-
,,rs future OF this astounding labor
usysment which forced the richest
,srporstion In the world to agree
"a collective bargaining.
within this union today. how
usy. are forces which may destroy
thsss magnificent achievements
vhich we have accomplished dur
isr The past few months. Caucuses
hivs been formed by certain
rcups. with each group intent up
"a putting over an individual pro-
ram during the coming conven-
iIcu. This situation may be direct
" traced 10 the clamor raised with.
IA the past weeks by the employ
sn demanding that the union he 4
responsible organization. They
dSnounce strikes occurring after an
sreement has been signed: yet
they deliberately foment such ac-
ton by ignoring certain promises
made 10 their employees through
heir agreements guaranteeing COL
lsctIvs bargaining. This despic-
shle action. inspired by company
s,ooges should be thoroughly un-
dsrstood by everyone concerned
With the labor movement.
Homer Martin and the present
Executive Board needs no one to
demonstrate their progressive
stand They have consistently H.
lusirsied 10 everyone that in the
fight 10 win collective bargaining
for the automobile worker they
stand ready TO protect his rights.
Now coming forward with the
plank featuring Striking when it'
Is right 10 Strike" President Mar
I'm refutes those corporations con-
dsmning the JAW as an irrespons-
ihle organization. We are not such
an organization. And II we were
permitted 10 perfect our union IN
peace. without constantly finding
Il necessary 10 struggle for the
preservation Of Its existence. per-
haps tho situation would be a diff
fsrsnt one on the eve OF this con-
ventIon.
The Negro employee. as a part
OF a minority group IN the u. A. W..
has an important role to play dur
ing the coming weeks. For the
first time IN the American labor
movement he will attend a Nation
al labor Convention In significant
numbers, carrying q clearly out
lined program for future progress
within the union. With an oppor-
unity 10 win dominant voice In
mo DECISIONS affecting his welfare
ana security, the Negro worker
must. through intelligent leader
snip and group outlook. take an
aggressive stand At Milwaukee.
The L. A. w. is an organisation
WIN no aIes to sharpen, guarantee
ING full protection TO all groups.
races and religions. Forces will
b At work, inspired BY certain In
"rs''s opposed to the union. 70
change some OF these policies. Let
Us be aware to insure these rights
ssainst any future infringement or
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31

usurpation. You alone will be res
ponsibIe for future representation
and freedom Of action. Negro dele
gates must 60 to the convention
not as loosely connected people.
but with a determination to con-
tinus the progressive policy Of the
United Automobile Workers Union
towards ever greater unity and
progress.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31

ence effective In this community
In lettering the conditions OF the
Negro people. This Is task that
requires the aid OF every organi-
zation. church. man and woman.
We are waiting for an answer from
the local n. A. A. c. P. on this I'M
portant question. We are hoping
II will he IN the affirmative.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31

Austin. Tex.-tcl - President
Mary Branch OF TilIotson college
has left for a trip 10 Philadelphia.
where she will attend the teachers
meeting July 27-so. then 20 10 Can
ada FOR her vacation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-31
.aza
co.oPs GLUE

tOsVrS tLtD
Miss Ola b. Cooper entertained
the Co-ops Club at 4oi E. Kirby.
Thursday. July Is.
Mr.. Reynolds presented final
plans for the clubs grand ball,
Those present at the meeting
we're: DR.. J. Hill Mattocks. pres:
Mrs. Willie BoddIe. vice presi-
dent: David George, recording Sc
cretsry: Mrs. Edna Byrd. CORES
ponding secretary: c. Veal finan-
cial secretary; c. Hill treasurer:
DR.. Stewart. chaplain; II. Thomp-
son sargeant-at-arms: DR.. E. T..
Boddie. chairman board OF control
Members OF the board OF control:
Mrs. Mary George. Mrs. Kathleen
Maxwell, DR.. Leo Swanson, and
Miss Cooper.
TWELVE A CLUB
The Twelve A. Club met with
Mrs. Gordon. $40 Medbury. Tues
day. July IS. with vice president.
Mrs. II. Miller. presiding. Eight
members were present.
The business was hastily dispos-
ed OF, after which the hostess
made her appearance with a tray
laden with tempting goodies.
The club also met on July 20.
at the homo Of Mrs. Ireland, $500
Van Court
SPEEDY EIGHT CLUB
The members OF the Speedy s
Club met with Miss Thelma Wat
son. 1888 Hastings. at their last
meeting The business session con-
finued one hour.
Absent members were: Mrs.
Thelma Smith. Miss Allie NJ. Davis,
and Mrs. Mary williams. Mrs. VII
liams Is on her vacation, visiting
relatives IN Toronto. Canada.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments.
The next meeting will be with
Miss Alice Johnson, 523 E. Kiroy
Apt. S.
Sophisticated Ladies
The Sophisticated Ladies' Club,
composed OF Lucille Hesrns, Alma
Hall. Doris Motley, and Mary
Carter will give a club party. Fri
day night, July 80. at $50 E. YER
nor Highway.
REGULAR FELLOWS CLUB
The meeting OF the Regular Fell
lows Club was held July II. at
the residence OF Mr.. Crumpton.
Following the opening Of the meet
ing. the following officers were
installed:
s. q. Marshall. president: A. r,
Keller. vice president: A. L. Wat
kins. secretary: Oates Brown. as
sistant secretary: NJ. B. Scott,
treasurer: w. Doggett, assistant
treasurer: and william Franklin,
grand custodian.
As an added delight. crisp brown
fried chicken was served with
dessert.
wHOOPEE IL Club
The members OF the whoopee
Twelve Club held their weekly
meeting on July "a. at the home
OF Miss c. 3. Clarke. The presi-
dent presided and all members
were present.
The hostess served dainty re-
freshments.
The club will give It's mid-sum-
mer dance, Saturday night. July
81.
SECRET IL CLUB
The Secret Twelve Club. OF
which z. Brock is president. held
their last meeting az the home OF
Mr.. Walker, 63s Adelaide street.
The next meeting will he held
with the secretary. c. Phifer. 2215
Monroe street on August I.
MONARCH CLUB
The Monarch Club. Of which ].
W. Robinson Ia president. held