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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
WIFE SEEKING
WELFARE AID
in CINCINNATI
Contributd a Dollars
To Support Of Two
In Three Years

The Rev Marion L. Robinson.
'astor Of Corinthian Baptist church,
conners and Dequindre streets, was
returned to Cincinnati last Thurs
day to face a charge Of desertion Of
his wife and 12-year-old child.
The Rev. Mr.. Robinson was
arrested at his home, 1872 Grand
Haven avenue, last Wednesday eve
ming by Sergeants Of Detectives
William Fuller and Edward White
of the Special Investigation Squad.
The two Detroit officers were ac-
companied by two officers from
Cincinnati.
The minister, after arriving at
Police Headquarters. said that he
would fight return u Cincinnati,
but later changed his mind and
waived the extradition.
Wife On Welfare
The warrant charging desertion
of his wife and child was sworn
out last week when his VIII, applied
for welfare On questioning by the
social work.v. il WI discovered
,hat hei hu band was irving in De
trcit. The social worker turned
this information over 20 the prose
cutor's office and the warrant was
issued.
The Rev. Mr.. Robinson, follow
ing his arrest, stated that he had
been living in Detroit for two
years. The Cincinnati police
charged that he had only contribu-
ted four dollars toward the sup
port Of his child.
The minister left his house on
Grand Haven in charge Of house
keeper.
A meeting was in session at Cor
lnthian at the time the pastor was
being placed under arrest. He
asked permission Of the officers TO
let him attend this meeting, but his
request was denied
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29

Miss Louise Thompson. national
recording secretary and director OF
English branches Of the Inter
national Workers Order, will be
the principal speaker at Plymouth
Congregational church, sunday
evening, January 30. The program
Is scheduled to start at eight
o'clock.
Miss Thompson, graduate OF
the University Of California, has
recently returned from a tour OF
Spain where she witnessed the
fighting between the two factions
which have split Spain asundcr.
She has also travelled In Russia
and Mexico.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
Houston Is Wolverine
Bar Dinner Speaker

Wilton l.. Houston, president
of the National Bar Association,
will be the principal speaker at
the annual dinner of the Wolverine
Bar Association. Friday evening
January 20, at the Larks Club,
500 East Adams avenue.
Other speakers on the program
will be George +. Brand, president
of the Michigan State Bar associ-
alton; Henry L. Woolfenden,
former secretary Michigan State
Bar association; Probate Judges
d. ]. Healy, Joseph A. Murphy,
Edward Command, and Thomas G.
Murphy, and Jesse Heslip, Toledo,
past president of the National Bar
association.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
DR.. Mordecai johnson
Lauds Labor Unions
By Edward A. Baker

Approximately three thousand
eager citizens OF both racial groups
crammed Brewster Community
Center to capacity last Sunday af-
ternoon. TO hear an address de-
llvered by DR.. Mordecai Johnson.
president OF Howard university,
Washington, ID. c.. who spoke on
the subject, "Onr Government And
Our Liberty"
All available seats and standing
room were taken and hundreds
were forced TO stand outside the
building, SO intense was the inter-
est In the lecture.
DR. Johnson was presented under
the auspices OF the Detroit Civic
Rights Committee. OF which Snow
r. Grigsby Is chairman. The speak
err was eioquently introduced by
Attorney Harold f. Bledsoe, for
m$r assistant attorney-general OF
Michigan.
|pv-s,S4<t,i Oh the platform with pr.
.John$5k were many az Detroit :
most distinguished officials and
citizens. including Postmaster
Roscoe IIueston. Congressman
George O'isrien, who came all the
way from Washington TO attend
The meeting. Senator Charles c.
Diggs. Commissioners Clarence
Brewer of the department OF Re-
creation; Rev. Horace a. White,
pastor uf Plymouth Church. body
Of students from the Graduate
school OF the University of Michi-
gan. Sergeants of Detectives, Will
liam Fuller and Edward White, and
numerous others.
Taxation without Representation
DR.. Johnson opened his address
by stating that wise people take
the mistakes OF their leaders. swal-
low them. hold up their hands, so
that the leaders will not make the
same mistakes again.
The speaker further declared:
THE very nature Of American
government is that people who are
taxed are to be represented by their
own people. Those who pay rent.
pay taxes"
Abiding to remarks Of Snow F.
Grigsby, the educator said that
Mr.. Grigsby was right In assum-
ing that those who deny US repre-
sentation are not to be trusted at
the polls.
DR.. Johnson continued;
II have come TO talk TO you on
Our Government and Our Liberty.
am not n politician, but l have
great respect for those in office.
am not a member OF the Republi-
can or Democratic party, have
never sought political appointment
I am not a member Of the c. l. o.
or the A. F. OF l.. Whereas mil
lions of dollars have been receiv-
ed by Howard university from cap
tains OF INDUSTRY no promises have
been made to them.
I'VE are in the midst OF the most
far reaching and profound struggle
the world has known II we don't
watch out, our structure will be
changed in short time
Fight For Civil Liberty
First OF all let me make II
clear. II Is not a struggle for civil
liberty. Although that battle was
on years ago by white men we are
still struggling for civil liberty
"Thls is not struggle for econo-
mis- liberty-the liberty TO engage
in any kind Of work one pleases AT
((Continued on Page IO)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29

The Alliance lights for adequate
promotions and preferred assign
ments for Negroes IN the Post Of
Ace. II also acts 10 prevent those
petty tyrannies which beset the
colored workers wherever they are
employed. Although employees are
supposed to receive promotions
and preferred Jobs on the basis Of
seniority and efficiency, the colored
worker aimos, invariably re>> ne
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
(By staff Reporter)

The Detroit Brapch OF the Ma
tional Alliance Of p. o. Employees
Is In the midst OF big and serious
drive for additional members. The
purpose OF this campaign 10 not
merely to draw In new forces and
forget them afterwards. but also to
forge a permanent weapon with
which TO defend the special inter
eats Of the Negro In the Service
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
Ex I RIA

The Senate. Thursday. b. a vote
OF So TO 81 defeated a motion to
limit debate on the Anti Lynch
bill.
Senator Prentiss Brown. Dem.
from Michigan voted TO limit the
debate. while Senator Arthur II.
Continued on Page 81
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29

Arrest Minister On Charge OF Deserving His Family
ms
SUI

Dr. J. l.. Leach
who won q civil
r | g h is suit
against a restau.
rant owner In
Flint. 1t was the
first case In Gen.
esee county un.
der the DIgss
Civil Rights Law
which was enact.
ed last year. DR..
Leach Is well
known In Detroit
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
senior S0L0N1
FAVORS LYNCH
BILL PASSAGE
Voters Urge Support
OF Lynching Bill BY
Wires, Letters

In the face of the prolonged
southern 1libuster against the
Auti-Lynching Bill, 1t 10 reported
that several Northern and Western
senator's who pledged to support
The measure, have begun to weak
en-.
The Senate vote on the Cloture
motion to limit debate on the pend
ing Anti-Lynching Bill came up
shortly after noon Thursday and al
though the results at this writing
have not been published, the indi-
cation seem to point to the failure
of the motion.
In event the Cioture Rule Is not
invoked. Senator Wagner and 9TH
er leaders In the fight for passage
Of the measure. are reported TO
have a surprise move planned,
which they believe will prove sue
cessful.
Citizens OF Michigan, particu-
larly colored voters, wire shocked
Wednesday, when rumors reached
Detroit that Senator Arthur Van
denberg ..haa. falted In his support
Of Inc AAu-Lyncnhing Bill. in the
belief that II might cause rather
Than prevent lynching.
A telegram TO this effec, was re-
cieved Wednesday afternoon by the
Detroit tribune, from an infor-
mant in Washington, and reads as
follows.
Washington, ID. 4.
Jan. 26, 1898.
Edward Baker
Detroit Tribune
Detroit
~Cloture petition to limit debate
ON Anti-Lynch Bill fled to-nignt
in Senate and will be voted on
Thursday. Imperative all papers,
organizations. individuals, and po-
ltical leaders throughout state.
wire senator's vandenberg and
Brown to vote for cloture and Tor
Bill. Brown seems Okay. vanden-
berg told visitor to-day he Is i'm
pressed by Southern arguments
and thinks enactment of Bill may
cause rather than prevent lynch
ing. All possible pressure from
state necessary to hold him."
(Signed)
Tribune representative
The above telegram was submit
ted to the members of the Noon
day Luncheon Club by q represen-
tative OF the Detroit Tribune, Ed
ward Baker.
The telegram was read to the as
semblage Of business and profess
sional men and women at the
luncheon and the wires Immediately
began to hum. as many individual
citizens and organizations We'd
with each other In sending mes
sages urging Senators vanden-
berg and Brown. OF Michigan. not
70 weaken In their support OF the
Vioture motion and the Anti-Lynch-
ing Bill
The Tribune sent the following
telegram:
senator Arthur vandenberg
washington. ID. c.
we are informed that you are OPP
posed TO cloture and Anticipating
Continued on Page 1O)
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29
Weather Prophets

About this time, as the almanac
used to say, the weather prophets
tell us what kind of winter we
are going to have. There are the
goosebone prophets, and those
who observe the fur of animals
and see other nature signs. Ami
mails sometimes seem to have a
kind of mysterious power to fore
see weather developments not Wis
ible to human eyes.
Some weather signs appear
merely fantastic, like the supposed
appearance of the grounding on
February 2. Also the theory that
the weather for month is pat
termed after some particular day
at the close of the preceding
month.
Many persons regarded it as
possible that nature in some unac-
countable manner does provide for
her creatures by giving them
thicker coats of fur with which to
meet hard winter. 1t you'd seem
a more likely theory that a thick
coat of fur is the result of a sum-
mer during which animal food has
been abundant.
If there are plenty of nuts, you
can expect the squirrels will look
very prosperous and silky. They
will strut around as proudly as the
handsome dame with the beauti-
full new fur coat. g But if the sum-
mer has brought drought, the nuts
will fail to mature, and Mr.. SPUR
rel and his fur look poor and
stunted.
The heat of the sun, the mois-
ture of the air, the rotation of the
earth, are strange and mysterious
forces that largely shape our
weather. Who can tell what they
are saying to US about next win
ter, or what storms and sunshine
they are planning in the heart of
great oceans, or in the icy soil
tudes of the poles?
The Bible says the wind blow
eth where it Isteth. 1t does not
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29
Hay Fe0er

The perennial argument as to
whether Golden Rcd produces
hay fever is something of a joke
to everyone except the unfortun-
ate sufferers of that uncomfort-
able disease. There is no amuse-
men in it for the countless thou
sands who know they will be mis-
cradle from the middle of August
until the frosts level the weeds
of the countryside.
Health authorities are now gen.
orally agreed that the Golden
Rod is innocent of any great dis
tress. The ubiquitous rag weed
which flies it's obnoxious pollen
from every abandoned field and
wild fence line is said to be at
fault
During recent years much
study has been given to the cause
and cure of hay fever. 1t has
been discovered that some few
persons are susceptible to irrita.
ton from sources from roses on
down. There is no cure except
escape to such favored spots
where there is no vegetable
growth. Cutting of the rag weed
twice a season preventing its
Towering, has been found to al
leviate suffering. Great seaside
resorts have found it profitable
to spread oil on mosquito breed
ing swamps and the cutting of
weeds should prove no more diff
ficult once the value of the prac-
tice is understood.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29
Don't Forget the Garden

This has been a trying summer
for the farmer who takes his
living from the soil and is entire.
ly dependent upon the vagaries
of the weather for his sustenance
and also, in much smaller way,
of course, for the amateur gar
dener with his own little acre or
back yard.
The enthusiasm and zeal of
May are worn a little ragged, so
much has happened to bring dis
couragement. Scarcity of water
and a burning sun have tinged
the lawn with brown and thrown
a blight upon the flowers.
There are inducements, under
the circumstances, for those who
are faint of heart to hang up the
shovel and hoe, put aside the ten
der care and solicitude of the
last three months and, without
raising a hand to interfere, per-
nit events to take their course.
Those who are stout of heart,
who have true love for their gar
dens, will not yield to this de-
featist attitude. Perhaps the
worst is over. From now on there
may be that ideal mingling of
warmth and moisture that is the
gardeners delight.
From now until the last aster
and chrysanthemum have given
up the ghost, the stalwart, state
Iy and beauteous dahlia has
withered on the stem and the
scarlet sage and others of the
gardens rear guard have fallen
before the deadly blasts of the
north wind all conditions may
be favorable.
Meanwhile the gardener who is
faithful to his ideals, who keeps
up the good fight, battling day
and night win the weeds, who
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29
Early Ancestors

Discussions concerning the evo-
luton of man have awakened an
increased interest in our early an
cestors. The remains of several
primitive specimens have been
unearthed in comparatively recent
years, and the search for addi-
tional types is going forward in
many parts of the world.
Which is believed to be the old
est remains OF a man-like being
so far brought to light are those
of the Java man, discovered in
1891. This creature was ape-like
but he had greater brain capacity
and was of more human develop
ment than any known ape. He is
known to scientists as Pithecan-
throupus Erectus and lived about
100000 years ago.
Next is the Heidelberg man,
whose jaw was ape-like, but with
truly human teeth, found in Ger
many in 1907, under 70 feet of
sand, mingled with the remains
of now extinct mammals of 100000
or more years ago.
The third is the Piltdown man,
found in Sussex, England, in 1912
which also combines characteris-
tics of both ape and man. This
specimen probably lived 100000
years ago.
Next in order is the Neander-
thai race, represented by numer-
Gus remains including complete
skeletons, discovered in various
parts OF Europe and Asia since
1856. These were more apelike
than any race of men existing
today. but were nevertheless fair
" passable human beings and
lived about $4,000 to 100000 years
ago.
Finally, perhaps $4,000 or more
years ago, there began to appear
several races Of true, men, the
Cro4Magnon, Grimaldi, Aurigna-
clan and Brunn races, Of whom
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29
Rear-End Engines?

Coming events cast their shad-
ows before, but the shadow does
not necessarily tell much about
the imminence of the event.
The Ford Motor Company's ap-
plication for patent on rear
end engine assembly attracted a
good deal of attention at Wash
ington, and undersandably so.
Any radical departure in auto
mobile design has national eco
nomic significance that is paral-
leled in few, if any, other indus
tries.
However, the present patent is
not the first the Ford company
has obtained on the general sub
ject Of rear-engine assemblies.
Nor are the Ford patents the only
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29

ones to be granted in the indus
try. Running back over a number
Of years, there have been regis.
tered series of inventions in
this connection, reflecting the &C.
tivity of the industry's research
departments in rear-engine de-
sign.
The eventual adoption, for pro-
duction, of this type Of design is
q probability widely accepted in
the industry. It has drawbacks
but it also has advantages that
make it appear a logical step in
the technical evolution of motor
transport. The time of its adop-
ton, however, may be no more
and no less imminent now than
it was a half-dozen years ago.
The timing Of the step depends
as always on a number Of unpre'
dictable factors, which include
not only the solution Of technical
problems but the public's recep"
tivity and the exigencies of COM
petition.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29

many well preserved skeletons
have been discovered during the
last sixty years. The Cro-Mag-
mons were perhaps the finest
physical specimens who ever lived
the men ranging from five feet
ten and a half inches to six feet
four and a half inches in height.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29

seem to tell US much in advance
which way it is going to blow.
Perhaps some day we shall learn
it's secret.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29

rakes and digs and waters and,
in addition, does little fervent
praying on the side, will enjoy
the fruits of victory.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-07-29

Enjoy right in your own
home the refreshing COOL
ness of mountains and sea-
shore. It's as easy as touching
a switch if you have a &c
Quiet Fan, the famous fan that
cools quickly quietly.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15
Man Badly Cut In
Free-FOr-All Sunday

Investigation will be made, stated
Judge G. d. McCaleb, Of a free-for-all
fight said to have occurred near Lexing-
ton last Sunday afternoon when truck
load of men became involved in an argu-
ment that lead to the serious cutting
of one man, and injury to two others.
Stanley Adams of Coxburg received a
bad cut extending across his face from
his ear to his mouth, alleged to have
been inflicted by James Roberts or Gle
ments Ables. Morris Ables, another
member of the party in trying to stop
tho fight was cut on the arm. Ernest
Hathcock, driver Of the truck, was also
hurt In the melee and the general flare
up found him sustaining several head
wounds. Houston Ables and Morris
Ables brought Stanley Adams here to
the hospital where attention was given
to his wounds. The men had been here
chat afternoon where the argument had
its beginning. The fight started, it is
said, about four miles from Lexington
on the Coxburg road.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15
National Farm Head
Visits Holmes FSA

Under the supervision of the Farm
Security Administration Holmes county
has purchased the largest number OF
farms in the United States under the
Tenant Purchase Program and this fact
was the means Of personal visit and
inspection of properties by national and
regional officials, state and district
supervisors this week, and was the only
county that received a personal tour of
inspection during the routine visits.
Eight of the IL properties were visited
and the visit will probably mean wider
expansion of the program another year,
stated local officials.
According to B. r. Wiley, supervisor
Of the local office, the following per-
sonnet composed the party:
DR.. will Alexander, administrator of
Farm Security, Paul Maris, assistant;
Harry l.. Brown, assistant to Henry A.
Wallace, Washington; r. Roy Reid,
regional director; T. B. Fatheree, reg
ional director tenant purchase section;
+. B. Whitaker, Ray johnson, assist
ants. Little Rock.
Marvin T. Aldrich, state director
FSA; Henry II. Carpenter, director ten
ant purchases. George H. Barton, state
engineer, jackson. The members Of the
state purchase committee composed Of
Mrs. Randall, Mr.. Fisackerly, Mr.. Nc
Williams and A. d. Stewart.
District Officers were John C. Rich
district supervisor; Miss Nova Stepp,
district home management supervisor;
Ramon H. Harris. district tenant pur-
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15
Holmes Votes Over
whelmingly For Quotas

Voicing approval for marketing quotas
in an overwhelming vote Saturday.
December 10 in the cotton program for
1885, the producers Of Holmes county
increased their percentage favoring the
issue. While the vote this year did not
equal the totals of last season, opposi-
tion was reduced, last year the noea
reaching 225 while this year only 81
votes opposed. The finals, according
to Agent T. NJ. Williams were 3,S1s fer
and SO against. Precincts voted a. fol-
1owa.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15
Advertiser Plans Issue
Day Earlier Next Week

As The Advertiser plans to get out
its issue Of Dec. % one day earlier next
week, all correspondents are asked to
send in their copy to arrive here Tues
day. This will enable type to be set
and the paper made ready on schedule
above. Our fine list Of advertisers are
also requested to bring their adver-
tisements early, so that they may re-
ceive the usual prompt attention. Your
cooperation will be appreciated by every
member Of The Advertiser force.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15
Local School Band
Plans Xmas Concert

Lexington's School Band will render
a Christmas concert at the grammar
school auditorium, Tuesday night, De-
cember 20, according to W. H. Scott, di-
rector. The appearance of these young
musicians in their first concert offers
much attraction to local devotees OF the
band and the public will have opportu-
nifty also of hearing several solo num-
bers. Tho admission has been placed
within reach of all and the proceeds
will 20 to the band. The concert will
be over in time to allow people to attend
Schrock's Opening Dance in Tchula. We
call attention to the program Of the
concert appearing in this issue.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15
chase supervisor. Greenwood.

chase supervisor, Greenwood.
The Holmes county committee 10 COM
posed Of Joe Latham, lexington; E. d.
Fowler, Owens Wells; j. +. Chisolm,
Richland; A. J. Stevens, West; Norman
Weathersby, Lexington.
The Holmes County FSA personnel
and office force are B. r. Wiley, super
visor; Miss Margaret Ajax. home mon
agement supervisor; Miss Edna X.
Francis, clerk; Miss Louise McCullar.
assistant clerk.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15
]. THE RIGHT CAR
2. THE RIGHT DEALER

1t doesn't cost you one extra dime to be abso-
lutely safe in your used car purchase.
The standing of the dealer with whom you
deal is of great Importance. Go to the right
dealer and you get the right used car-right
price-right guarantee.
Our reputation of making good with our used
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15

James T. Buck, the famous Rambler OF
The Advertiser, is laid up today with
sprained back sustained Tuesday sfter-
noon when some vicious dogs got after
him near Pickens. Ir fighting of the
animals he fell down and wrenched his
back, the injury proving very painful.
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15

>R. L. Winstead Of Rt. was among
the new subscribers Of the past weak
and will enjoy The Advertiser as one
Of his weekly home visitors the coming
YEAR
The Lexington advertiser., 1938-12-15

Total 3,8l9 "
Lost year 4,103 voted for the issue and
225 against