The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-22


this column, on the Importance Of
organization. Il was lively po-
litical meeting. Among the young
person. present were; Lou Beatty,
Kirvcn Crawford. Hiram Crawford,
Farnell Griggs, Joe Gordon, Arthur
Middlebrook. Mrs. Juanita Meeks,
Harold Meeks, John Mitchell, Lew
Nixon, Mrs. Maude Page, Edward
Page, Fate Rice, William Taylor,
Arthur Thompson, Leonard Trout
man, Miss Lcvonia Troutman, Cleo
Vaughn and James Young.
The temporary officers elected
were; Edward Page, president; Joe
Gordon, vice-presidcnt; Lew Nixon.
secretary; Leonard Troutman,
treasurer; Arthur Middlebrooks.
business manager; Arthur Thomp-
son and James Young. sergeant
at-aras.
"A Constitution Committee was
appointed, comprising Lou Beatty,
chairman; Joe Gordon and Art
Thompson.
The general discussion was CEN
tered around the lack Of employ
ment for young people in the past.
The organization, the sponsors
hope, is destined to accomplish a
new deal for all. They serve notice
Politicians, beware. This is a
fight to Il showdown. No moro old
tactics of graft, bribery and false
platforms. We intend to have a
Woodworking political machine,
with victory as our goal"
The club is open to any young
man on woman interested in the
civic rights of the colored citizens
Of Hamtramck. The second meet
ing will be held Sunday, Jan. %
at Z p, m. at the residence Of Ed
ward Page, 294S Belmont street
second floor. Phone Trinity 2-730S.
League Aids Needy
AS result of the charity ball
given Dec. %, in the Hamtramck
High school gymnasium, the
League For Better Relations was
able to distribute baskets to nine
Negro and Polish families. The
league extends thanks to the chair
man, Mrs. C. II. Crockett, for her
splendid work in preparing the
baskets and Edward Page. for the
fine spirit shown in rendering his
service and the use Of his automo-
bile In distributing the baskets.
Anglers Request Granted
John Anger, city treasurer, asked
the Hamtramck City Council Tues
day night for the extension of pay
ment of the city, county and school
taxes, until Jan. 81, without pen
atty. Many taxpayers were made
glad when the council granted Mr.
Anglers request, because they said
Ia. large number of Hamtramcl
taxpayers are unemployed at pres
ent.y
Vincent Sadlowski, former city
assessor, who at the present i
serving the unexpired term of the
late Councilman Fred Dibble
stressed his opinion to the council
Thursday, TO the effect that he
knew that over rs per cent of the
property in Hamtramck is over
assessed. He stated that he would
like to see the complete re-assess.
ment of all property in this city
The council agreed with him, but
said they would like to know the
approximate task of such a survey,
before venturing out. Anthony
Gugala, present assessor, estimated
that it would cost between five and
six hundred dollars.
Petitions Filed
The political campaign for the
approaching election is under way.
Thirty-two have filed petitions as
candidates for office, as follows
For Council-Walter Rutnowski,
Dan L. Minock, Anthony j. Celmar,
Fred Pabst, Joe Cyba, Felix E.
Pockmana, Bruno Bieyko, Frank
Czany, Vincent Sadlowski, Frank
j. Gard, Felix leila and Edward
Long; for constables - Alexander
Kochonowski, Frank Leach, John
Ptaskiewicz, Anthony Klew
Henry Kudla, Stanley Myers, Mar
ion Duda, Edward Lukaszewski; for
treasurer = John Anger, Joseph
Tacyk; for mayor-Dr. Rudolph G.
Tenerowicz, Joseph Lewandowski.
Other persons have taken out
petitions, but have not yet filed.
Color Wins
A large number Of church men,
bers and friends attended St.
Peters A. NJ. f. z. Church Sun
day night. Services were omitted
and all participated in discussion
on the subject, Whether Negroes
Character Is Greater Hindrance
to His Progress Than His Color"
Many strong points were argued
on both sides. Ordine Toliver,
assistant city clerk and trustee of
st. Peters, called for a vote, the
unanimous vote was in favor of
color. Similar discussions will be
held on Feb. 20, at 1880 p. m.
Social News
Mrs. Willard Ice was the charm
ing hostess to the Swankies Club
at her home, Sunday afternoon,
Jan. 16. Eleven members and two
guests were present. The menu
was daintily prepared and all pres
ent expressed themselves as having
had an enjoyable evening. Every
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