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Evening star., 1937-04-12

given in the above table the annual
latest quarterly hafyeary
larationS
OF trading than 100 shares. tAnnua
including Paid last Paid this
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Evening star., 1937-04-12

Toys made in Germany last year
we're valued at $56, 1000, 900.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Housing Group s
Holds Session :
At City Hall

The Brewster project will not
begin to solve the serious housing
problem In Detroit, Mrs. Josephine
Gomon, secretary Of the Detroit
Housing Commission. told Coun-
Gil President John w. Smiths
Housing Committee at It's first
meeting in the Council chambers
Monday.
I'VE tore down the homes OF 900
antilles for the Brewster and
'arkside projects" Mrs. Gomon
aid. "and they will accommodate
)nly 1900 There are thousands
T families doubling up"
Langdon Post, New York housing
uthority who Is here for tia
sround-breaking Of the $500. 900
Brewster project, said 81 references
- thc- housing sIt<i1lidk ;ttf8 1Ifx
constant increases In rents "De-
otis situation Is the most seri-
Gus In the country. Rents are
been. given the Council and have
been turned over to the board OF
assessors.
Thomas J. Corcoran. land asses
sor. is investigating these cases
and Is to report his findings d.
rectly to the committee. What
CONTINUED On Rage -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
BOY CRUSHED
BY ELEVATOR
Killed When Elevator
Sewers His
Head

Curiosity at a hos shrsts ths
mechanism OF an elevator caused
his death Saturday afternoon when
the elevator crushed him as II
descended.
The dead boy is Chester McFad-
den. IL. 1900 Lafayette avenue. He
was killed in the elevator shaft In
the Broadway Market Building,
1877 Broadway avenue.
Chester. his brother James, 10,
and Preston Perry, IL. had enter
ed the building on an exploring ex-
petition. Chester and Preston en-
tered the elevator and descended
to the basement. II was when
they started on their return trip
to the main floor that the boy was
accidently killed.
James, who had remained In the
alley In the rear Of the building.
on learning Of the disaster, ran
home and told his father. Charles
McFadden. Chester died shortly
after his arrival at the hospital.
Funeral services for the dead
lad will be held Saturday
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Diggs Beats p a n
To Segregate
Schools

The colored citizens Of Ferndale,
Michigan. have Senator Charles
Diggs 10 thank for blocking a
movement TO place their children
in a segregated school.
Senator Diggs defeated a pro-
posed measure in the Michigan
Legislature. which would have al
lowed the village Of Mt. Pleasant
10 withdraw from the Ferndale
school district. Mt. Pleasant,
which is largely composed OF peo-
pie OF wealth. had sought to with
draw from the school district. be-
cause their children we're forced
TO attend school with colored chill
dren In the district.
Diggs paraded up and down the
floor OF the Senate last Friday,
denouncing the plan and prevail
ing upon his colleagues to vote a
gainst II.
ut Is unAmerican". the Senator
pleaded: III you allow Mt. Pleas
ant TO withdraw, Ferndale will do
the same. and what will become OF
OF the 300 people in the lower end
OF the district? Are they to be
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Missing Youth
Freed BY Courts,
Believed Lynched

Ocala. Fla.-(C)-Editor NJ. d.
Potter Of the Tampa Bulletin came
here last week investigating the
disappearance OF Edward Will
liams. who was arrested and jail
ed on a charge OF attacking
white woman. but was released
after FIVE days because Of insaf-
ficient evidence TO prosecute. The
youth was released from Jail late
at night. and was seen TO be push
ed into an automobile by whites.
and has not been seen or heard
from since Editor Potter says
colored teacher, a Prof. Wiley, dis
appeared from Ocala about thirty
years ago under simil circum-
stances. and nothing ever was done
about II. The editor has contacted
several organizations and de-
termincd search II being made for
young Williams.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
DIR. DEL0NEY'S SLAYER JAILED
Minus $S15

Alexander A. Curry. 1913
Rivard street, is minus 1915
because he put his faith In a
gypsy who had told him that
she could cure the rheumatism
which was wracking his body.
Curry told police that the
woman had come to his home
and told him OF a healing art
which she possessed. promising
him that his ailment would
disappear II he would sleep
with his valuables wrapped in
a handkerchief under his pill
low.
Firmly believing in the wom-
an and her healing art. Curry
handed over s765 and a $50
watch when the gypsy produce
ed a handkerchief.
AS per instructions from the
woman. Curry slept on his val
uables Saturday night. but
when he awoke Sunday morn
ing his money and watch were
gone but his rheumatism was
more agonizing that Il had
been In the past.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Seen and Heard at NAACP Conclaue

Ridley president OF the branch at Newton, Ken- told
fight making coored people granted
the privilege Of using the municipal swimming pool The has
and decision Is expected by next week. Mr.
Ridley said.
Attorney Elisha Detroit last winter
sentlng the branch In the court proceedings.
Tnsey president Of the branch In Richmond, Va
telling the Alice Jackson against the University
Virginia branch lost the the General Assembly
appropriation students TO attend universities outside
Of the state He said number Of students taking adj
vantage Of this opportunity.
Walter from New York to Detroit for the
accompanied by children The,
m spngan medal Mr. White Fri
ay night Ebenezer A. church. Confined rage -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03

Gladys Lite. Holders alleged
commonlaw wife, told police that
she and her sister, Virginia Nc
Erath, 1922 Garland avenue. left
home az 6:15 Sunday evening. to
attend church meeting in Conant
Garden. They returned home At II
y. m. and finding the house locked,
forced their way In through the
back door.
The women first went TO the he'd
room. then 10 the basement where
they found the body OF Holder ~
ing on the floor with shotgun
near by.
Holder. II is said, had been los
ing lot OF time from work recent
ly and was respondent. because he
was unable to pay his bills
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03

Mcfarland Sacramento, Cal, dele
gates to arrive
He arrived In Friday.
Forester B. Washington Atlanta Social
with old friends the
city. Mr. washington a former Detroiter.
minutes after Roy wilkins arrival In the city,
the city Of Of the daily whispering In
the the reporters giving them plenty OF information
bout He Just busy all Of the meetings,
making n very pleasant for
editor Of the Kansas City Call, going d.
recty from the Call to his present position.
Twenty York here for the Youth Council
while Ohio delegate
There from Mississippi and from Florida
Four came from Massachusetts from Omaha
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Senator Browns Letter.
Dear Mr.. White:

Dear Mr.. white:
Il do not want the 2sth annual
conference OF your Association TO
go by without taking the oppor-
tunity to send TO you and the dele
gates my greetings and best wish
es.
IL hope you have highly sue
cessful meeting. as am sure you
will. Your Association Is 10 be
congratulated on the splendid
work II is doing wish for your
Association the long life and con-
tinued success which II so richly
deserves. The detectives OF the AS
sociation-the advancement OF the
colored race--are most worthy and
should receive the support OF all
right-thinking people.
with kind personal regards.
am
Sincerely yours,
(Signed)
Prentiss NJ. Brown
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
King Louis First
Warmly Received

Joe Louis. newly crowned king
Of the pugilists OF the world, left
Detroit Wednesday afternoon for
Stephensville. Mich. where he will
spend a week at the summer home
Of his co-manager. Julian A. Black,
OF Chicago.
Joe will loaf around for the week.
playing some golf with Black. and
then move on 10 a training camp
for proposed fight on his fIstIc
agenda.
Joe came home last Thursday
evening, motoring In from Chicago
with Mrs. Louis and Carl Nelson,
Continued on page p
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
WRIGHT FLAYS
SEGREGATED
HOSPITALS
Homer Martin Urges
Negroes To Join
Labor Unions

The iwenty-eighth annual con-
ference Of the National AssocIa-
ton for the Advancement Of Color
cd People was shaken TO fits very
foundation Wednesday when two
men prominent In labor circles
urged colored workers to affiliate
with The Committee on Industrial
Organization. John p. Davis. Wash
inei5n, p. c.. and Homer Martin,
International president United Au-
tomohle Workers OF America.
we're the speakers.
Davis flayed the industrial opera
tors before pointing out the expedi-
ency 81 the colored workers joining
forces with the CIO. Martin, speak
ing on Organized Labor and the
Negro Worker" at the evening SEES
siCn told Of the wonderful oppor-
funitles afforded the colored work
or by ioining with his organization.
But there was q, large number In
the audience who did not agree
with Davis and Martin. william
Pickens. teld secretary OF the
NAACP, leaped 10 his feet in the
course OF the discussion and de-
manded to know just what grie-
vance, II any, the colored workers
had against Henry Ford.
Charges we're made by DR.. Louis
T. Wright Of New York City, chair
man OF the board of directors. that
there is IAN appalling situation" In
Detroit which is indicative OF the
maltreaiment OF the Negro citizens
Of this great city" His statement
was greeted by thunderous ap-
plause when he followed with a
scathing attack on the "unwar-
raniable homicide OF black people
with official sanction" at the open
ing general session OF the NAACP
IN cass Technical High School
Auditorium.
approximately 1900 delegates
are registered here for the twenty
eighth annual conference OF the
association.
Speaking on the progress made
~ The association during the past
'welNe months and explaining. the
night the organization is making
against hospitals and medical
schools which deny admittance OF
persons because of race, color or
(COtinued on page q
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
MANY ATTEND
RITES OF
SLAIN DOCTOR

While James Parks sat morose-
ly In his cell at the local jail, walt
ing trial for murder, the last rites
for Or. Julian J. Deloney. promi-
nent ear. eye, nose and throat spe-
cialis'. who was shot and killed
by Parks last Thursday evening.
were held at Second Baptist
Church. Monday afternoon. The
Rev. Robert l.. Brady. pastor Of
the church. officiafed Burial was
at woodmore Cemetery
DR.. Deloney. who had offices at
AS East Adams a, nue., was shot
twice by James Parks. barber, in
Parks. shop az 1853 Beabuien
street. One Of the bullets plough
ed through the victims right arm.
and The other entered his stomach.
Parks who is Sc years Of age "a
an alleged mental case. according
10 SeNeTai pnyslCldhNr
Had Been Patient
According 20 statements made 10
police, Parks had heen patient
Of Or. Deloney for some time, re-
ceivine treatment for his eyes
On the day OF the Staying Parks
had made attempts to get free
treatment at the Grace and Won
ans hospitals When infcraisl
BY aulnc. aIcs RI t.,sse jnsfi,urioas
that he would have 10 pay. Parks
was enraged and accused DR.. De-
loney Of ohstructing his efforts
Thursday evening he asked Hem
~ Miller, close friend. to tele-
phone Or. Deloney and ask him to
come to 1859 Beabuien street.
Parks told police that he did not
like the way Deloney talked when
he arrived. and when he was about
to leave the shop, he pulled his
revolver and shot him.
Or. Deloney, staggered out OF the
shop. collapsing a few feet south
Of Forest avenue. He was trying
TO get TO his car which had been
left on Hancock avenue, near Beau
bien street.
t'nnoticcd on Sidewalk
The wounded man. sitting on the
side walk with his back against
the wall Of a building. was not no.
tlced by passersby for almost 10
minutes. when police were CALI
cd he was removed 10 Receiving
Hospital where he died four hours
later.
Parks made no attempi 70 escape
and was apprehended by officers
in his shop.
Dr. Deloney regained conscious
ness long enough 20 Tell officers
where 10 locate his wife. and how
he had been shot by Parks. Mrs.
Deloney had gone 10 The shriners
parade
Dr. Deloney was born IS years
ago in Tuscumhla. Ala. He was =
graduate o. Meharry Medical Col
leee. University OF Minnesota, and
studied for TWO years in France.
He came TO Detroit in 1880
He married Miss hebron IN
Memphis. where he had practiced
before coming 20 Detroit. in 1890.
He is survived by his wife. two
sisters. Mrs. cara White. and Mrs.
Eva Thompson. and brother.
Robert Deloney. all Of st. Louis,
Mo
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Death Takes
Pioneer Teacher

Newberry. s. CAMP Mrs.
Alice ]. Long. 81, born OF slave
parents. and known throughout the
state as its oldest teacher in point
OF servioe--having taught for 65
years, SO OF them in the public
schools OF Newberry-died last
Wednesday at her home here.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03

left without a decent SCHOOL,"
When Senator Diggs finished
his eloquent appeal. the bill was
promptly defeated. the vote being
Is 10 3.
The attempt OF Mt. Pleasant 10
withdraw from the school district
their third effort to pass
such a bill. without success.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Housing Committee Assails
Rent Gouging Landlords
Child of Three
Drinks Lysol

SYLVIA BOLTON. aged 3. o.
1855 Garfield, was treated in
Receiving Hospital. Saturday.
June 10. after drinking lysol
which she found In the home
..while at play.
When Mrs. Beatrice BOLTON.
the mother. discovered that
the little girl had severe burns
on her tongue, she rushed her
TO the hospital for treatment.
The child will recover.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
President Roosevelt,
Mic h i g an Senators
Greet N. A. A. c. p.


The MA. a. C. p. convention. in
session In Detroit this week. Is in
receipt OF letters of greeting and
e. icitation from President Franklin
~ Roosevelt and Senators Arthur
~ 16enhorg and Prentiss NJ.
m Michigan. The letters
Presidents Letter
NY dear Mr.. White:
Il am happy 10 send greetings
and sincerest good wishes for the
success OF the meetings OF the Ma
tional Association For The Advan-
cement OF Colored People. The
time in which we live is one of both
opportunity and of danger for the
ideals OF our democracy. For seri-
Gus problems confront the world.
problems growing out OF the rela-
tons OF individuals TO the general
economy. 10 the state. and to the
other nations Of the world. These
problems must be solved II we
are to go forward with the progress
which we. as citizens in demo-
cracy, have a right 10 expect.
1T is my sincere hope that you
who are planning TO meet togeth-
or in this conference will help TO
build toward unity OF purpose am
ong the peoples OF this nation and
so contribute toward the achieve
ment of our common ideals and as
pirations
Very sincerely yours.
fSigned)
Franklin u. Roosevelt
Senator vandeberg Writes June
2s, 1887.
Dear Mr. White;
II wish could attend the 2Sth
annual conference Of your splend-
Id Association for the Advance
ment OF Colored People; but | am
held In Washington by my Off
cial duties.
Your organization has done
spectacular service In behalf OF
legitimate racial equality In civil
rights and liberties. wish you
all success In your continued acti-
yities.
Il am hopeful that this may be
the year when we finally empha-
size these rights through the pas
sage OF a Federal Anti-Lynching
law.
With warm personal regards
and best wishes,
Cordially and faithfully
(Signed)
A. III. Vandenberg
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
Jobless Man
Commits Suicide

James Holder. as. OF 1925 Log
Cabin avenue, was found dead in
the basement OF his home. at IL
o'clock Sunday night, June 81.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03
BLIND EXHIBIT IN HARLEM

NEW YORK (C)--An exhibit OF
handicraft work OF blind persons
is scheduled for the Abyssinian
Baptist church IN Harlem on June
20.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-03

miehisans new Civil Rights Bill, which was signed
~ Governor Frank Murphy at Lansing last tuesday
VIII become effective September ~, 1887 The Gov
srnor s shown signing the document in the presence
VI three other state officials From left to right they
s s,e Senator Charles c. Diggs and Representative
vvsnwood, the two sponsors; and Attorney JACK
'ouns, of Saginaw, assistant encouragement
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
Charming Luncheon
CiUen Friday At
Barbara Worth

Orchid and white sweet peas pro-
Vided the color scheme for the
charming spring luncheon at which
Mrs. Lawrence Office entertained
group Of friends Friday at the
Barbara Worth hotel.
Sweet peas in orchid and yellow
with tapers in pastel shades made
lovely centerpiece. Place cards
were yellow jonquils and each guest
found a corsage of exquisite violets
at her place.
The afternoon was spent in bridge.
the prizes going to Mrs. Olsen, high:
Mrs. Justman, second, and Mrs.
'einick, third; the low score prize
being won by Mrs. jacobson.
Guests were Mesdames Ben DAN
ielson, H. P Olsen w. L. Apple, c.
S. Justman, Bill Campbell, George
Reinick. f. Y. Foley, Lillian Jacob
son, Jack Shapiro, John w. Dono-
hue, Martin c. Wahl, Pete Taylor.
George Dorman, Louis DeVita,
Charles Freedman.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
Theatre Group To
Glue Play For
Junior Club

"A Doctor in Spite of Himself
an entertaining version Of The IA
nous Moliere comedy, will be pre-
sented for the Junior Ten Thou
sand club Thursday evening by
Experimental theatre.
Those appearing in the cast are :
Doris Robinson, Verne Garcia,
Alice Pulliam. Barbara Reming-
ton, Phil Remington, Leroy Rum
sey, Bob Butler, Francis Petithom-
me, Al Schaller.
Sparkling lines, modern costum-
ing on the clowning side, startling
masklike makeup as advocated
by the Moscow art theatre make
the production amusing and origi-
nal.
The clubs nominating committee
will present a slate of officers for
next year, the election to take
place at the April meeting.
The club business meeting will
start promptly at 7:30 pm. in the
club house and will be followed
by the program and the serving
OF refreshments. Hostesses for the
evning are: Mrs. Chester Irving,
chairman; Mrs. CharlS Provence,
Mrs. Max Sones, Mrs. Robert Ray
burn, Edith Koons, Miss Marie
Knudsen, Miss Aphia Jackson.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
Ten Thousand Club
To Hear Program
By Mrs. SteuUart

That romantic and tragic lady
of history, Mary Queen of Scots,
will be featured in the Ten Thou
sand clubs proram Thursday to be
given by Mrs. John Stewart of
Hemet, Southern District president,
and herself a native of Scotland.
Mrs. Stewart will discuss the ro-
nance of Scotland and tell some
thing of the story of the famous
Stuart reigning house. She will
be clad in the native costume and
as this program has been most en-
Enthusiastically received elsewhere,
the Ten Thousand club is antici-
pating hearing it.
During the business meeting plans
for the dance on March 20 will be
announced by Mrs. l.. j. Goree, Jr.,
chairman.
Election of officers is scheduled
for this meeting also, the nomi-
mating committee having its report
to make.
Tea will be served by members
of the executive board, assisted by
other women of the club.
The meeting will start promptly
at 2;30 pm. Thursday in the club
house
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14

the public.
Hipass health camp is sponsored
by the Legion for the undernour-
ished and underprivileged children
of the community giving them an
opportunity for wholesome recrea-
tion and good care during the sum-
mer months.
During the 1896 camp of eight
weeks duration, 66 different chill
dren attended, total of 3l2 child
weeks at a cost of Sl70O. A train
ed nurse is in attendance at all
times and regular weekly exami-
nations are made by physician.
The scope of the camps activities
is made possible by the amount of
money available and Boyce Aten
post sponsors this St. Patrick's eve
dance to aid the work of the camp.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
Girls League Plans
SeUeral EUenfs
For Future

A fashion tea will be given by
the Girls League for all the girls
in school on Tuesday March 90.
Clothes made by the home econ
omics department will be modelled
by their makers. For apparel not
made by the schooi department, the
items will be borrowed from in
dividualS. The fashion show will
be divided into the following class
es: active sports, spectator sports,
school, street afternoon or semi
formal, and formal.
Committees working on the fash
iontea are Barbara Horton, social
chairman; Mary King, suitable
dress; Tonic Sue McChristy, hos
pitality; Marian Lively, welfare: and
Evelyn Russell, program.
All high school girls, members
of the Avs. Of junior college, IA
Guilty and wives, and mothers of
students have been invited to at
tend.
March 90 candy sale will be
held downtown to raise money for
the organization. Barbara Horton is
in charge Of this project.
A fun-house, which is to be the
Girls League contribution at the
Commissioners Carnival on March
10, is being planned by Marge
HoVey
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
EDITED BY ANNE HARDY DAVIS
Central Establishes Date Bureau
For Student Body Carnival

With the establishment of date
bureau for the student body carni-
val to be held next Friday night,
students and organizations are con-
centrating all their efforts on booths
for the affair. The date bureau is
being sponsored by the board of
commissioners the couples being
matched according TO their require
ments for partners.
This year the carnival promises
to be outstanding in the variety of
entertainment offered. The dance
floor, which will include the entire
boys side of the gym, will be spon-
sored by the Girls Activity Club.
The school dance orchestra will pro-
vide music throughout the evening.
Dramatics classes are planning a
15-minute motion picture, consist
ing of scenes from the senior ditch
day, held last year; pictures of this
years senior play, and candid cam
era shots around the campus.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
Hard of Hearing
Society Calls
Meeting

Important business matters are
to be discussed at the meeting OF
the Ell Centre society for the Hard
of Hearing to be held Monday even
ing at 7:30 o'clock in Wilson school.
Information relative to Assembly
Bill No. 1876 sponsored by the legis-
lative committee OF the American
society. will be made available at
this meeting.
Plans will be discussed for dele
gates at the Pacific zone confer
ence for the hard of hearing to be
held in San Diego March 21-23.
Rupert Hughes, writer, will be
POSTMASTER at the banquet on
March %.
Since this is the first year that
Ell Centro has been recognized as
a chapter of the national organiza-
ton. local delegates will be well
coined on March 81 at an informal
reception. Reservations should be
made with Mrs Margaret Rad
cliffe.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
Past Matrons and Patrons Take
Charge of Chapter Meeting

Past matrons and patrons were
special guests of Signal Chapter
No. 276, Order of the Eastern Star,
at the meeting Friday night in
the Masonic temple, members at
tending from the various chapters
Of the valley.
Every station was filled by the
past matrons who eXemplified the
initiatory work. Those participating
were: Maude Schofield, worthy ma
tron; Charles Knights, worthy pa
tron; Lillibelle Bucklin, associate
matron; Walter d. Carey asso-
ciate patron; Edith Collins, secre-
tary; Bertha Judd, treasurer; Hazel
Baker, conductress; Ina Anderson,
associate conductress; Carrie Sones,
chaplain; Ethel Martin, marshall;
Irene Hatch, organist; Hazel Purdy,
Adah; Hazel Reynolds, Ruth; Ella
belle Tondro, Esther; Gertrude
Maitland, Martha; Alice DuSold,
Electa; Grace Lanier, warder; E.
N. D. Hatch. sentinel; S. L. Nc
Crory. flag bearer
After the ceremony the members
and guests adjourned to the ban
quet room where refreshments of
home made ice cream and cake
were served Tables were decorat-
ed in the colonial theme in COM
pliment to the colonial drill team
OF the past matrons and patrons
association.