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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-06-04
"A CoLORED JUDGE
School Will Honor
Florida Physician

Miami, Fla. --(CNP) DIR. Alonzo
p. Holly. widely known physician
ard former consul for Haiti. has
been informed by his Alma Mater
the New York Medical college and
Flower hospital. that he is 10 be
honored with a Gold Diploma on
June 8. the 5Oth anniversary OF his
graduation.
The presentation will be made at
the Commencement program and
banquet to be held in the grand
ballroom Of the Waldorf-Astoria
hotel.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-06-04
Mrs. johnson Heard
In Piano Recital

Mrs. Edith X Johnson gave a
pleasing piano recital in the Lucy
Thurman branch OF the YWCA.
Wednesday evening. The audience,
" lille small in number, was very
appreciative.
Among the enjoyable numbers
played by Mrs. Johnson were
"Gondorera. by List; "Habane.
RI" by Emmanuel Chabier; "Jev-
Gus Anne. Toujous.' composition
by Mrs. Johnson. She also sang a
group of songs OF which she was
the composer.
Mrs. Johnson was assisted by her
son. Clement G. Johnson, Jr.. who
played Schubert's Serenade on the
L. O.. clarinet
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-06-04
Youth Stage Program

The Detroit NAACP Youth Conn
ellis in addition 10 having an exhi-
bit in the Booker T Washington
Trade Association Exhibit June g.
- are sponsoring a program and
dance az the Forest club where
the exhibit is being held. The pro-
cram which is being ARRANGED by
Lincoln Gordon viii be presented
during the exhibit on June IL and
the dance will be given on the pre-
crline evening on juno 10
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-06-04

Ia Claire Knox presents -Juniors
on Parade" IN Dance Recital. June
81 y. ". &. 4. Tickets: Advance
lN:: Door .Ac
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-06-04
a COLORED JrDGE-
Mothers Club Gives
Play At Russell
School

On Friday evening. May 81. the
Mothers Club Of the Russell School
made its debut to the public by
presenting an original play entitl-
ed Fun in School" Only menu
bers of the club participated.
The ten mothers. dressed as lit
tie girls with short skirts. socks
and hair ribbons. created much
laughter during the performance.
Another added attraction was a
unique dance by twelve lovely girls
to the tune OF the Blue Danube
Waltz.
Much of the success OF the even
ing's entertainment was attributed
to the appearance of the Master
Four Singers who rendered group
of jubilee songs.
Officers of the club are Mrs. An
ma Fields. president: Mrs. Hogans'
secretary and Mrs. Curry. treasur-
er.
Miss A. b. McCurdy is teacher
directory.
"A CoLORED JUDGE
UTILITARIAN A. AND :. CLUB
The Unitarian Art and Study
club held its regular meeting Fri
day evening. May 10, at the home
of Mrs. Emma Kelley, 1926 Wood
row avenue. all members being
present.
1 After the business period, the
meeting was turned over to the
chairman OF the Art Work Commit
tee. Mrs. Daisy Sledge.
Delightful refreshments were
later served and enjoyed by all
present.
Mrs. Flossie Meah, SOL Holbrook
avenue. was hostess Friday even
ing. May 81. Plans we're made for
a cabaret party, to be given June
| II, at the Melody club. All friends
are invited. After the business
session, the hostess served an elab-
crate menu.
Members OF the club also attend
ed the opera Aida" in a body
Mrs. M. V. Russell is president:
Mrs. Dolly williams, secretary;
Mrs. I. Baldwin, recording secre-
tary.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
SOUTHERNERS
CHECKMATE LYNCH
BILL STRATEGY

Washington, D. C.-Aided by north
ern Republicans, southern filibusters
were able to beat off What they term
final attempt to bring the anti lynch
bill to vote.
Receiving almost unanimous support
from the northern minority, the clot-
ure rule, which limits debate, could
not receive even majority vote, much
less the necessary two-thirds required.
Although vehemently denied by all
parties concerned, the rumor persists
that the combination was the result of
an agreement on the part of southern
democrats to aid the Republican min
ority should similar circumstances pre-
sent themselves.
1t is boasted in southern democratic
circles that the action of Wednesday
virtually dooms the bill at this session.
Meanwhile in St. Paul, the Metho-
dist Ministerial Alliance adopted res
olution supporting the bill, and In
structed that copies be sent Senator'S
Shipstead and Lundeen.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
(Signed):

Otto Reeves,
Acknowledgement Battalion,
Vaugn Love,
Lincoln Washington Battalion,
Walter Dicks,
Transport Service,
Burt Jackson,
Brigade Topography,
Abe Lewis,
Brigade Conissariat.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
Pullman Porters
Dance Postponed

s The Valentine day dance scheduled
to be given by the Brotherhood of
Sleeping Car Porters, was series Of
headaches for the committee giving it.
First, Phillip Randolph, who was
supposed to come to the twin cities
early this week. failed to arrive, which
was in itself keen disappointment.
Mr.. Randolph was forced to change
his schedule at the last minute and ST.
Paul and Minneapolis were again
forced to forego a long looked for
visit.
Next there was trouble with the
music. The committee made its choice
of music makers, but someone sub
mitted a comnlaint that this was not
union organization. To keep the
peace they employed the orchestra that
made the complaint
Someone connected with the music
ians' local discovered that this band
while union organization, had come
from outside this union district, but
had failed to register with the local,
and could not be considered as suit
able for the work. So they too were
sent into the discard.
I By this time it was too late to Sc
cure the services of another orchestra.
Meanwhile crowd had begun 70
gather, only to be sent on their way
without indulging in single hop.
Minneapolis missed something, for
from the appearance of the ladies, this
would have probably been the dance
of the season.
Some with no place to go, taxicabs
and streetcars being tied up by the
strike, chose to stay and pass the time
with friends
The punch. was generously ladled tc
all and sundry, and for the most part
the misfortune was taken good ma.
turediy.
A considerable dent must have beer
made IN the treasury as elaborate
preparations for a first class entertain
ment were apparent.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
Housing Situation
Still In Doubt

The question of occupancy, in. the
Sumner Field Housing project is still
in doubt, nor have applications enough
been received to date to justify only a
very limited consideration, should a
favorable attitude be taken by author
tiles.
1t is understood that volunteer
committee of interested citizens not
representing any particular organiza-
ton is being formed to urge every
one available to make necessary appE-
cation.
A mass meeting is likely to be called
at an early date, at the behest of the
committee to further interest in the
new homes.
According to plans, this will probably
be most desirable place of residence,
as slum clearance projects in other
cities are considered a forward step in
home beauty.
There are about 464 apartments and
row houses in the project. Rentals to
be governed by incomes. While the
rates have not yet been set, the mini
mum salary to entitle occupancy is
about $65.00, and no one will be ac-
cepted who has an income of more
than five times the rent asked.
Rents as far as can be learned
should approximate $3.50 per room,
the exact figure is unknown as rents
are based on building costs and utility
contracts.
Heat, refrigeration and number of
lesser items are included in the rent.
Everyone who may be interested is
urged to register,
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
Dorcas Society
Celebrates

The home of Mrs. Mayme Battle
Garter, 2808 Tenth Ave. So, was the
scene of beautiful party The oc-
sasion was the annual fellowship party.
A few minutes was devoted to a mem
brial in honor of the late Mrs. Laura
Martin, Past President of the Dorcas
Society of Bethesda Baptist Church.
All deceased members were eulogized
by Mrs. M. c. Washington. chairman,
Mrs. K. L. Smith and Jennie John
son.
Those present and who gave their
expression were Mines America Sims,
Pres, Minnie Wright, Sec. Hattie B.
Doughlas, Treas. Visitors, Mines
Elizabeth Ewing and Hettie Stirmau
and Master Robert Wagner Mem.
bsrs Gertrude Vinigan Laura Belle
Chisholm, LaBelle DeLeo, Maynis
Carter, NJ C. Washington.
A beautiful purse and other gifts
Hsre presented to Mrs. America Sims
A delicious luncheon was served. The
, table was decorated with flowers and
lighted tapers.
Mrs. Alberta Steele, 4O7 Dupont
Ave. No, will spend few weeks in
Omaha, Neb.
The Missionary Society of Bethesda
Church met Friday, Feb. 18th at home
of Laura B. Chisholm, sl6 Colfax Ave
No. Lesson discussion was lead by
Mrs. Gertrude Vinigar Mrs. Ursula
Bolts, State director of State Mission
ary departments, gave an inspiring talk
Mrs. E. Wadlington presided over the
meeting. Hostesses served delicious
repast.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
N.Y.A. PROJECTS
AIDING NEGRO
YOUTH, MRS. BETHUNE
TELLS PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON. D. Cone of the
most significant accomplishments of
the National Youth Administration in
1887 was the establishment of resi-
dent training projects for Negro youth
in twenty-five Southern communities,
Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune, Director
of the Division of Negro Affairs, told
co-members of the NYA Advisory
Committee at meeting held here last
Wednesday.
Mrs. Bethune later accomplished
other members of the committee to
the White House. The group was en-
tertained at tea by Mrs. Roosevelt,
and then spent over an hour with the
President in a discussion of the fu-
ture of the NYA.
In her report Mrs. Bethune said
that over LOO young colored men
and women are now enrolled in the
twenty-five resident centers, located on
or near the campuses of Negro edu-
cational institutions in thirteen states.
These students, drawn from nearby
rural communities, are taught farming
techniques, and home management,
earning their tuition by part-time
work on NYA projects
Types of training provided all stu
dents include soil conservation, care
of plants and shrubbery, repair of farm
tools and equipment, dairying, poultry
raising and personal hygiene. Girls
are given special courses in the care
of the home, canning, sewing, laundry
work and serving of foods. Boys are
taught the fine points Of gardening.
marketing and animal husbandry.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
MISCELLANEOUS WORKERS
ELECT

In the recent election, Miscellaneous
Workers Union, George Normal was
elected president. Albert Allen, Ath-
letic Club employee was elected Vice
Pres; John Bortnick, Financial Secy.;
Sam Waturuk, Treas; Mathilda Mo-
line, Recording Secy.
Miscellaneous Workers Union, COS
is one of the most unique organiza-
tons in the City, being composed of
all otherwise unorganized workers in
the lowest wage brackets.
With membership of approximate
ly nine hundred, every race and creed
in the city are represented. Condi-
tons have steadily improved among
this group since Mr.. Normal now in
his third term as president took office
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
SICK AND SHUT IN

Mrs. Beaulah Peters, COS Eighth
Ave No, has been confined to heI
home the past week.
Mrs. Sarah Pratt, PASS Fourth Ave
Sos is i'll.
Mrs. LaBelle DeLeo, 61o Sixth Ave
So, is able to be out again.
Mr.. George Peters, COS, Eighth Ave
No, is quite i'll at the General Hos.
pital. Blood TRANSMISSION was neces-
sary.
Mr.. Henry Mcintosh has slightly
simproved at the General Hospital
Mrs. George Washington. 6lo Oak
Lake Ave. No, is on the road to re,
covery.
Mrs. Edna Pinkerton is still in a
weakened condition at the General
Hospital.
Mrs. Leah Peal. Parkview Hospital
Iis much improved.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
JOHN HENRY LEWIS SENDS
COMMISSION IN
HUDDLE

John Henry Lewis will defend his
title here in April. Due to the dis
patch with which he disposed of Len
hart, last Friday, he has given the
commission a difficult problem in
finding an opponent
The match with Lenhart was
watched with considerable interest all
over the country, as il was considered
an important straw in telling which
way the wind blew.
There is every reason for Lewis to
eventually desert the light heavies.
anyone who saw his performance at
1872 lbs. Friday, must have been con-
yinced that here is a man who can
carry weight gracefully, and get the
most out of it.
Nobody really wants to fight Lewis
twice, he deals permanent punishment
in fast and furious manner.
Followers of fists all over the coun-
try sincerely believe that when they
see Lewis, they see future worlds
heavyweight champion, and we, of
course, must string along with the ma
jority.
Turn to page three)
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19

Dynamic principal of Palmer Me
mortal Institute, Sedalia, N. c., who
has for thirty-five years striven to
transplant "the culture of New Eng
land" in the Old North State. Reared
and educated in Cambridge, Mass, DIR.
Brown has built an institution "of
beautiful campus, refined and dignified
student body, and we'll trained and cul-
tured teachers" Palmer Memorial is
now regarded as finishing school
for teen age Negro youth from Junior
high through Junior college" On the
national scene, DR.. Brown is a noted
advocate of racial unity, and cham
pion of civic and social progress.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
FREDERICK DOUGLASS

Confined from last week.
But now came sunny period in his
life. He was sent to live in the home
of a family in Baltimore. They were
kind and considerate, for a while.
When he first went there the1notli-
er of the family took quite liking to
him. One day while listening TO her:
read from the Bible the thought zane
to Fred that he might learn to read.
He did the boldest kind OF thing. He
asked her to teach him. She did some
thing bolder. She consented.
Needless to say this little lad learned
rapidly A good thing. When the
master found out about his wife teach
ing slave to read he was furious He
put stop to it at once. But it was
too late. He already had the key that
unlocks the secrets'of the alphabet, so
from that time on he devised his own
methods of learning.
One of his tricks was to write words
on fences and such places, then to
challenge the white boys to find mis-
takes in the words. Somehow he got
hold of spelling book. While polish
ing shoes on the streetc of Baltimore
he earned little money and bought a
book of orations. Probably this book
marked an epoch in his life.
The sunny days in Baltimore were
soon to end. Dark, forbidding clouds
began gathering in his sky.
1t is always difficult for a person
to make sudden, raical changes in
his standard of living, no matter which
way the change may go. Fred had
become accustomed to rather refined
mode of life while in Baltimore. Now.
through financial reverses and other
changes, he found himself hired out
as field hand on plantation some
miles from Baltimore.
The man who ran this place seemed
totally unaware that his slaves had
any feeling at all. On day when it
seemed that things had become un-
endurable, young Douglass (now about
eighteen years old) went to his former
master to appeal for relief. To his
surprise and bitter disappointment his
master made it clear to him that he
was not in the least concerned about
his welfare. There was nothing to do
but return to the plantation and face
what he knew was coming.
Now his troubles had multiplied. He
had gone away without permission.
He knew this was serious offense
He also knew that the penalty was
severe beating. He didn't know what
to do. But he knew there was one
thing he was not going to do. He
was not going to take beating.
When this man, who was noted for
tanning unruly slaves came toward the
boy to beat him, the tables suddenly
turned and this time the slave was do
ing the beating along with merciless
kicking.
Ito be continued)
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
Armstrong Knockout King 70
Fight In Minneapolis Feb. 28
The Mess Line

The following that has come to US
we pass on to you for your own ap-
praisal.
(CNA)-A ringing appeal that "ev-
cry Negro paper campaign, every pull
pit ring, and every Negro organiza-
ton activize to help send moral and
material aid to the cause of Loyalist
Spain," was received here this week
from Negro members of the Lincoln
Washington Battalion and other units
of the 18th international Brigade of
the Spanish Loyalist Army. The ap-
peal forwarded to John P. Davis, ma
tional secretary of the National Negro
Congress, follows:
"The American Negroes in the fight
for world freedom on Spanish soil
greei you from the frozen front lines
on the eve of the anniversary of the
birthday of Americas great champion
of liberty-Abraham Lincoln.
SIN the years 186l-65, the United
States was rent asunder by those
forces which wished to stem progress
and perpetuate the enslavement of the
Negro people.
"Spain is undergoing similar ex-
perience. A handful of Spanish Fa-
scists, aided by the barbaric forces of
Hitter and Mussolini, are attempt
ing to perpetuate the enslavement OF
the Spanish people. But as. the re-
dictionaries were defeated in America,
so shall they be defeated in Spain.
February 18th is also the date
the incorporation of the Amer
icans into the 18th International
Brigade. On Lincoln's birthday these
Americans salute YOU We salute you
in the names of our fallen comrades
in-arrns: Watson, Whitman, Law, and
Herndon (brother of Angelo Hern-
DOM, men who fell in the struggle
against Fascism and reaction. We
pledge to carry on until Fascism is
smashed in Spain, defeat of Fascism
in Spain is blow against international
Fascism and. will result in the liberia
ton of Ethiopia. A free Ethiopia
shall be the symbol of Freedom for
the Negro Peoples of the World.
1--WE urge you to have every Negro
paper campaign, every pulpit ring, and
every Negro organization activize to
help send moral and material aid to
the cause of Loyalist Spain.
"The National Negro Congress is
competent to carry on such large
and important work We urge you
to do this on the occasion of the joint
anniversaries, because Fascism is the
foe of Spain. Fascism is the foe of the
Negro peoples, and of the entire world.
Therefore, we Negroes in the Lincoln
Washington Battalion and other units
of the 18th Brigade, who are in the
fore of the struggle against Fascism,
implore you to do your part to de-
feat world Fascism.
"This February 18th comes after the
glorious victory at Teruel Teruel
clearly demonstrates the power of our
army to defeat the Fascists in Spain.
Teruel is not the first of our victories,
nor will it be the last.
Victory will come, but you can has
ten the day by helping to unite all
Negro organizations to the 1nterna-
tional movement that is fighting
against world Faseism and war.
"Let all of Negro America come to
the aid of Loyal Spain.
"Saludl (salute)"
(Signed):
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19
THE MARCH OF TIMEl

NEW ORLEANS-(C) - billiard
university goes on the air February II,
Prof. L. D. Reddick speaking over
WSMB at 8 p. M, on Negro History
Week.
Twin-City herald., 1938-02-19

The little man with the great rec
ord Armstrong; record shows him
as the peer of all classes Armstrong
has probably a greater following than
any many in the ring in this genera
ton. As announced in last weeks is
sue of the TWIN CITY HERALD.
Henry will appear in Minneapolis, Feb
28. His opponent has been selected
ton with the boxing commission.
The Washington times., 1938-02-15
Mexico / robes
Status of Aliens

MEXICO CITY, Feb. is. "A
nationwide investigation Of the
status Of all immigrants living in
Mexico has been ordered by the
secretary Of the interior, accord
ing to an official statement Of
the President.
The step was taken in accord
with a decision Of President La
zaro Cardenas, published in the
official gazette last year, requir.
ing the establishment Of PRO
tected zones" within which only
Mexican small merchants can op-
crate, the press department de-
clares.
The Washington times., 1938-02-15
Rose ConcIove
FIOwer LOUers Meet
At WV. Thursday

The Potomac Rose Society will
hold its February meeting Thurs.
day evening at the Y. w. c. A.
Seventeenth and K SITS. N. w.
Principal speaker will be Nathan
Cannon, jr, Of the Maryland
University bureau Of soils, who viii
discuss 'The Relation Of Soil Tests
to the Practical Application Of Fer
tilizer." ..
The society also announced that
q Rose Institute will be held at
George Washington University
March I, 2 and 8 when speakers
from West Grove, Pa; Philadel-
phia, and Baltimore will discuss
rose culture. -
The Washington times., 1938-02-15

These Prices Effective in Warrington and Vicinity
Until the Close of Busines Thwsday, Feb. I7th 1888.
The Washington times., 1938-02-15
KINDLER BEGINS
SERIES OF TALKS
ON ORCHESTRA
Holds First of 'ChiIdren's
Concerts For Adults
By WILLIAM NEWMAN


The success Of the National Sym
phony Orchestra Students con-
certs prompted q number Of faith
ers and mothers to request OF
DR.. Kinder a series Of illustrated
talks on the orchestra and its
literature. The result is the group
Of concerts under the general
title, "Children'S Concerts Tor
Adults" which began last night
at the Roosevelt High School Audi
torium,
The event was q great success.
DR.. Kinder can talk most interest
ingly about his art and everything
that has touched it. He can pic
ture the scene Of each period; can
call to mind the setting Of a
Greek hymn to Apollo; the ritual
of Hebrew chant; the crude begin
nings of plain song in a dark and
brutal age that grew, through the
centuries, to splendorS Of the
Roman ritual.
BRIDGES GAPS.
He showed, to-, how folk.music
paralleled the so-called art forms.
How a simple march, designed to
discipline concerted movement,
might take on the grace and
charm Of "The Wedding Process
sion" from MoZart's Marriage Of
Figaro" or the martial pomps
and excitements of Berlioz' Hun
garian march. He showed how
music had been constructed of
melodies woven together like a
tapestry (the so-called horizontal.
or polyphonic music, or how mel
ody had been made to bridge the
gaps between the perpendicular
columns of solid harmony vertical,
or homophonic music).
He had the orchestra play .
Siciliano by Manfredini to illus
trate the latter type, which is, Of
course, the modern idiom, and a
Seraband from a Bach suite to
show how melody might accom-
pany melody; how even the same
melody might support itself by
imitation. Such technical facts,
important concepts in the mental
background Of all musical enjoy
ment, were stated so clearly and
simply that the audience could not
miss them.
DESCRIPTIVE MUSIC
Finally he touched on descrip-
tive music by analyZing and play
ing SmetanaIs tone poem, "The
Moldau," discussed and Illustrated
some of the orchestral instru-
ments and ended the concert with
two of Paul Whites descriptive
and colorful, Miniatures" and
Dvorak's brilliant "Carneval" over
ture.
The series will be continued
next Monday evening.
Evening star., 1938-11-19

mortgage loans have been greatly
reduced. Financial institutions gen.
orally are in better position to
serve their communities than they
have been since 1890 A plentiful
supply of mortgage money is avail
able. The rate of foreclosures has
dropped"
The board observed that though
much remains to be done "a funda-
mental reform of home mortgage
finance has been achieved since the
summer of 1888, when the Home
Owners Loan Corp. and the Fed
eral Home Loan Bank System be-
gan their effective work. Within
five years, substantial portion of
the Nations home mortgage indebt-
edness has been transferred from
short term to a more adequate long
term basis.
The straight mortgage loan has
to large extent been replaced by
the sounder amortized direct-reduc-
ton loan. Scientific appraisal prac-
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