The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-10-22
AhIers, Brennan, krebs

Dayton il one Of the progressive cities in Ameri-
ca 1t is one of the few big cities that have worked out
ideal system OF city government Whch mas seoou .ne
test for almost 25 years nspite OF numerous attempts
to wreck it by various politicians. TO keep Dayton
ahead-full speed-the Forum believes: John r Ahers
should be elected to succeed Frank rean who reres
this year; Mayor has faithfully served the city
for four years and should be reelected Frank hfeps
prominent business man. has also given splendid service
to the city and deserves second term Coored voters
will make no mistake by supporting John r. Ahlers
Charles J. Brennan and Frank M Krebs for the city
commission.
Harold j. Shellenberger for Police Judge
The chief municipal judge is in truth the head officer
of the city He should be Of great legal capacity
sound Judgment without racial prejudice and Wiling TO
season Justice t}wth mercy Harold Shelenpergef
measures pto these requirements lie IS q me clean
cut gentleman, and will not turn his back 70 cooIed
attorneys while they pleading before hlms pass the
word around-Race and women are Young Ior
Harold L. Sheenberger.
Clarence j. Stewart and George J. Donson are splen-
did young attorneys who seeking judgeshps IN tne
civil division of the Municipal Court; whilst BenJamn
Patterson candidate for the short term o. the same
court All three Of these men are outstanding III tne
profession and should be elected.
viii Appoint Two Negroes In Clerks Office
Negro girl will be appointed stenographer and
Negro filing clerk will be named in the city clerks Office
when George J. Beachler takes his office clerk OF the
Municipal court This promise has been made and VIII
he kept DAYTON is the only large city in ONO that mas
no coored stenographers in the city Offices Let's give
girls chance by voting for George j. Beacnier Tor
Clerk of Municipal Court
Our Own Candidate
And n all your voting don't fail to place an 4 before
the name of ETHEL PREAR. Every Negro vote should
be for her Let's be and women for once, any way
All Dayton is watching the West Side Inc queslon is
will the Negroes support their own candldate Inc
Forum says YESI Because there absolutely no reason
neither real nor imaginary-Why any Negro shouio
vote against or fail to vote for Mrs. Prear
l. She measures up to the average standard o. ooaro
members. ,, ..
She has educated four children in the schooi system
and through college during the depression years
g. She has been fighting for better schools since 10
years of age.
A. Size has unusual native ability with indomitabe
natural orce and absolutely fearless m pleading for
her people,
s. She is familiar with the problems Of our schools
and understands the kind Of school set Negroes desire
III our peculiar residential situation.
g. She has captivating personality is the center o1
attraction iii any gathering, and WILL BE HEARD on
the school board.
After having voted for Mrs. Prear. vote for three
other persons for the school board post Select your
choice from the ten other candidates.
Above ALL don't fail to vote It IS more Vnan
priviege--it is your civic duty