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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
SPRING FEVER

Now that Spring is officially here and the sun may
be expected shine our fair city most any day,
both young and old about to fall victims to the
so-called fever usually associated with this season.
Thousands of youngsters Will shortly leave school
and all the world will be at play. Perhaps we could
paint delightful picture Of the promises of Spring,
but alas, We cannot escape the realities we cannot
ignore the squalor and the crowded tenements of
our districts we cannot ignore the strident cries of
youngsters who jam the streets and sidewalks and
have no place to play.
Of all the large metropolitan cities in America,
Detroit rates first in the need for adequate parks
and recreational facilities. The vast Negro popua-
ton on the East side living in endless rows of null
tiple dwellings with thousands of youngsters every
where constitute a recreatonal problem of appalling
magnitude Both young and old during the summer,
are literally forced to live in the streets. No green
shrubbery. no trees, park and hardly green
blade of grass has the temerity to raise its head.
We believe that physical squalor affects the mind
and we know that disease and crime are inevitable
results of such condition We believe further that
this serious situation must eventually be met and
no time is better than now In thckly populated
districts there are entire blocks of houses which have
already been condemned despite the fact that this
property brings high rentals Why not proceed upon
the condemnation of these hretraps and create
modern city park? Enlightened public officials in
other cities have taken this and actually saved
the city thousands of dollars which were used to
maintain the health of their citizens. Half of the
money spent on crusades against tuberculosis would
be saved if our youth could get sunlight and the
reation which a large park would make available
AS has been wisely said, "an ounce of prevention is
worth pound of cure" we TOO suggest that our
city fathers may save themselves some great social
problems in the future by acting with little in
telligence now.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

Reverend and Mrs. +. D. Howell have
returned from their visit to Washing
ton. D. c, where Rev. Howell was in
vited TO meet the executive committee
Of the financial secretary office of
the church, also preside over one ses-
sion. deliver an address at Howard
university and confer with the presi-
dent Of the United States. The church
feels highly honored TO have as their
pastor q man Of Rev. Howell's caliber.
, leader OF men, a worthy sspirant
TO the office Of financial secretary OF
The great A. NJ. Z. church.
The church will go 10 Inkstsr Sun
day evening. April Goth 10 be with
Rev. Evans in his quarterly meeting.
Ths Junior choir celebrated its an
niversary under the direction OF Mrs.
T. X. Todd.
The Challenge OF the Gross was pre-
sented Sunday night. in a repeat by
request.
The senior choir will hold a pew raj
ly Sunday. April 30th.
The pulpit aid will give a silver tea
Sunday. April 30 at the home OF the
president, Mrs. Matte Williams OF e3l
Garfield.
The SUNDAY school thanks Its many
friends for their hoersity in donating
eggs for The children Esster. Mrs Al
berts DAVIS. superintendent
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
BOOK REVIEW

rebellion in 1900; the Denmark
Vesey Instruction in 1920; and the
Nat Turner uprising in 1881. But
few Of us are aware OF the very
large numbered other plots which
were Matched from 1926, the date
Of the first rebellion on the coast
of South Carolina in the colony of
a Spsniard, until the time OF the
Civil war.
DR.. Carroll lists a number OF rea-
sons for the Turner Instruction, the
influence OF news OF the San Do
mingo Revolution, certain religious
teachings, the influence OF the abo-
litionist writings and speeches.
Whatever the causes for all OF these
revolts the fact that they were
planned or occurred throws a new
light on the history OF the period.
Negroes can no longer be pictured
as submissive, satisfied with their
lot and unaware OF the events hap
pening around them. Instead the
true picture shows them 10 have
been alert surprisingly informed
and ready 10 gamble everything on
a very slim chance for freedom.
This book should be compulsory
reading for anyone at all interested
in the history OF the Negro in the
United States Il is the result of
careful study on the part OF its
author who had 10 search court
records, laws, newspaper files,
writings and speeches of the period
as well as the usual material 10
secure his data.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Brewster
Notes


The intermediate club will close
its program for the year with a
party Friday. April IA. l might 90
as far as TO state here that our In
termediate club had the largest at
tendance in all classes including
swimming. gym and social dances.
With the intermission Of cold
weather as prelude to spring, the
iitterbuggers had fine time in our
auditorium which was set up foc
games OF variety as only Brewster
Center can do. Those who couldn't
or wouldn't play games. danced to
the tunes OF famous bands
The Brewster Always Be Care
fule Safety club presented an excel
sent program on safety and Ameri-
csnism at Brewster Recreationsl
Center. Friday. April IA. al 2:30
o'clock.
In addition 10 q play with very
good moral in II, the boys and girls
presented approximately two hum
dred spectators with dances Of
danger and safety with safety songs
and a yell for carefullness.
The principal speakers were DR.. :
Powell johnson and Officer Stast Of
the Detroit Police. Safety Division.
DR.. johnson gave the audience 4
very timely talk on Americanism
and the girls and boys thoroughly
enjoyed the vivid picture he paint
ed They were spellbound as they
listened 10 his version of the fine
citizens they can become by keep
ing Americsnism rules.
Officer Staat brought the safety
question 10 the minds OF all present
by showing each and every child
and grown up how they can help
others by keeping safety rules. He
also expressed his pleasure at adi
dressing saeh-s large Safety elubtS
The boys and girls will long remem-
Der Officer Stats talk because he
spared no words in impressing them
with the fact that the Detroit police
are doing all in their power to help
them and to keep them safe.
An exhibit made entirely by the
members of the club at the direc-
ton of the instructor in safety, Miss
Maude Adams, was also on display.
This program was planned and
executed by Miss Adams 10 impress
the children and adults with a ne
cessity for carefulness at all times,
and the large group of youngsters
who are members show the Interest,"
with which this activity is received.
With the change Of season we also
have a change of attendance IN
swimming,
Art and craft classes at Brewster
Center will have an exhibit during
the week OF May %. 1t will consist
OF pottery, metal and leather craft
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

AHOI'T 1OHNs
$780,. ,,a,d, =, chJ...o ,,,.v,d
..
frienasnip IN DeuoH NN
A. n A. 'ho the Alphs hApps ~
were a. sauon WV hN fHo~y 10
hear the Se'os hlsht week ofoaoeS' T.
Speakers listened TO included tfhss'
MARSHALL AVN LOVING Mrs smith'
MISS PRIEST ano $50 on the prosIam
were some OF me s'uoehn from La
clair KNOX classes
Inc 'aines s'epheh'' owners OF ae
Stephens MANOR returned nome rom
Hot springs TOT prief moment sno
then left TO suena the hentuesy
The bundle OF JOY, eagerly snnel-
pated at me Elmer Johnson nome Is
here The NIUE MISS msds her appear
snes at Womans hospitat carry sun
CAV morning.
spring 7" oennne'y hets ~no
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are many orssnizanon' "hi's me OLD
reliable lam sessions ana dsneins par
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ment IN the AetiVe world
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some OF uie psrsolhs nnooeis iteiuoeo
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

achievement and musical qualities
embodied in these Negro hymns,
is responsible for the preservation
and development OF The Spiri-
tuals."
When the Fisk Jubilee Singers
began their singing tours they did
not sing the spiritusls. It was not
until requests were made by their
white listeners for these Negro
hymns. that they realized the COM
mercial value OF the "Spirituals" and
began exploiting them.
Negro spirituals have been kept
alive and popularized not because
Of any deep love or reverence for
them on our part, or any recogni-
ton OF real worth on the part OF
the white man, but because the
white man has seen an opportunity
10 exploit them commercially. We
have lent ourselves 10 these ends
only when it was profitable to us.
This commercislization OF what
should be TO the Negro sacred and
inspirational Is robbing these Ne
gro hymns OF much OF their beauty
and power
ASH listened to wings Over Jor-
dan tonight l could not help re-
senting what appeared TO be the
activity OF few energetic persons
with an eye to business. Somehow
! felt that those OF US who came
TO battle our souls in the songs of
our fathers were the innocent vic
tins OF an organized commercial
DlIsh
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
wEsTsIDE COMMUNITY CLEAN
Up AUSPICES MESTSIDE HUMAN



A mass meeting was held at the Hart
ford Avenue Baptist church under the
auspices of the Westside Human re-
lations council Monday night, April "a.
Cleanup, fix up, paint up and make
the westside a model community" is
the slogan OF the campaign.
The speakers. Mayor r. Reading, DR..
Vaughn. board OF health; Rev. J. D.
Howell, Edward J. Jeffries. president
Of Common Council; Mrs. Cyril Day.
D. p W. Rev chas. Hill Music was
furnished by'Mrs Yolanda Maddox and
Simpson Spiritual Singers
The parade will start Saturday at
100 p. M from 5il9 Milford, Milford
Youth Hobby Center. to remind the
westside to fix lawns, back yards
clean alleys, Easements. hedges, fix
fences. windows. curtains, screens
floor beds, houses. doors. chairs. Paint
up touses, fences. garages, window
boxes, porch benches. T. W. Ross is
the president Of The Human Relations
Council. l.. Fenner chairman OF Clean
up. fix up week
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

Against the Tide by A. Clayton
Powell Sr., Richard Smith. pub
Usher, New York city, 1888,
327 PIP.
DR., Powell's autobiography should
serve as an inspiration 10 The thou
sands Of young Negroes today who
are faced with handicsps OF one
kind or another in their struggle for
success. DR.. Powell describes very
graphically his own difficulties. all
Of which he overcame to- occupy
the position OF eminence which he
held for 20 years as pastor Of the
Abyssinian Baptist church in New
York city. In 1887, at the age OF 70,
he resigned the pastorate OF this, the
largest Negro Baptist church in the
world, and was succeeded in the
pulpit by his able son, A. Clayton
Powell Jr.
A leader and coordinator OF a
congregation OF $4,000, the member
ship OF the Abyssinian church at
the time OF DR.. Powells resigna-
ton. needed 10 possess many quail
ties in addition to those OF a spiri-
tua1 leader. In his book. DR.. Powell
reveals himself a man OF wide SYM
pathies well aware Of the social
mission OF the church leaders, man
OF keen business sense and vision,
a man Of deep faith and devotion.
sufficiently selt-confident TO with
stand the opposition which he in
evitably met.
Some OF the most interesting
pages OF this book are those deal
ing with the authors early years.
his early poverty and scattered edu-
cation eliminating in his impor-
tsnt years at Virginia Union. His
first psstorate was the Ebenezer
Baptist church in Philadelphia. The
following year, 1893, he accepted
a call to the Emmanuel Baptist
church at New Haven where he re-
manned until 1903 when he went TO
Abyssinisn Baptist church in New
York.
There are q number Of excerpts
included here from some Of Dr.
Poweil's lectures and sermons as
well as from press notices. The
latter indicate how well Dr. Powell
was received both in New York
and in the cities he visited from
time 10 time. AGAINST THE
TIDE is book which should be
read for the story OF the rise OF the
largest Negro church and for the
picture it gives 10 the man who had
much 10 do with this rise-s man
who though in his seventies is still
vigorous and alert in his outlook
ION life.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
MRS. J. c. ISAAC AND MRS
RoWENA WATKINS HoSTESSEs TO
RRENT TOPIC Study CLUB

IUhhtNI loflt olbbt NLNb
Mrs. J. c. Isaac and Mrs. Rowena
Watkins were hostesses TO the Current
Topic Study club at the home OF Mrs.
Isaac OF 2520 McDougsl in the regular
meeting Wednesday OF this week. The
topic Of discussion Changing world
and It's effect on the Negro.
The business Transaction was the
completion OF the plans for the cock
tail hour to be given by The club at
the Tuxedo club, Sunday afternoon
from iii pm. Mrs. Rose Hill. preSi-
dent.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
NEW LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
nav NJ Martin paStor

Sunday April 23rd, was a high day
at New Light ali day. Pastor Martin
spoke at both the morning and evening
worship TO large crowds. In the morn
ing he spoke from subject "Cooncesl-
ment OF Christ Impossible. The text
was from Mark 724. There was bsp-
tism In the evening. c. Davis OF St
Stephen A. NJ. +. church was present
at the morning service and led the
congregation in singing four numbers.
after which he sang a beautiful solo.
Mrs l.. Bright, church reporter
wants you 10 know ~ YOU are one OF
those who have been missing worship
at New Light you are missing great
spiritual food 90
The anniversary program given in
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

The Baptist Deacons Union will hold
its regular monthly meeting Monday
night, May LIST at New Light Baptist
church The Deacons are expecting
some OF the leading ministers 10 be
present to this particular meeting be-
cause all good Instructions will be
accepted, in order that the deacons
may be sure the program for the an
niverssry to be given May "a. The
Union Of Descons consist OF descons
from the Baptist churches IN Detroit
and suburban villages.
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5242 Vinewood Avenue

the afternoon by the senior choir was
a real success. Nine OF the outstsnd-
ing choirS OF the city were represented
The committee in charge had a real
interesting program through the CO.
operation of the guest choirs and the
congregation, for which the senior
choir is very grateful. A Middleton is
president.
On Thursday night, April 27th, the
Choral club will present Mrs. c. Mae
Prison in recital. this promises to be
real treat to music lovers.
The church invites all 10 worship
with them at least once a day, Visitors
are always welcome.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
The Negro In the Civil War" by .
Herbert Apetheker. International
Publishers, New York, 10 cents,
As pp.


This pamphlet. like DR.. Csrroll's
book. throws different light on
an important period in history.
In this case it is the period OF the
Civil war and the Negroes partici-
patton in it, This participation was
not limited 10 that OF the Negro
soldier in the Union ranks but made
itself felt in numerous ways Among
these ways were strikes against
certain working conditions: destruc-
ton OF property; help 10 Union
soldiers, to escaped prisoners ana
TO Confederate deserters: uprisinss,
and the flight Of large numbers 10
the ranks OF the Federal soldiers.
Mr.. Apetheker estimates this last
number TO be about 100000. In sd-
dition TO these slaves who were
harassing the South in numerous
ways were the 100000 actually in
the ranks OF the Union army who
acquitted themselves remarkably
well. They had no small part 10
play in the defeat OF the Confed-
eracy.
The price Of this pamphlet is ruch
as to make it available TO large
numbers Of readers. II is to be
hoped that many will take advan-
age of its slow price and high in
iormatIonal value.
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of Esquire are giving their second
spring dancing party Guests viii be
admitted only through invitation Al the
Frogs on Friday night, 100.
In speaking of formals. the Naoi.
rema's bids for Thursday evening are
ultra-smart in blue and silver.
The A. X. AS will put their invites
in the mail soon. Their party will he
on the 18th at the Frogs.
May IL will truly be busy evening.
The testimonial banquet for Ernestins
Postles, the event at st. Cyprians, and
the dinner dance. given by the Altar
Guild of st. Matthews.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
PLYMOUTH CRUSADER CLUB TO
PRESENT WOMEN OF THE
BIBLE AT BETHEL CHURCH

Women OF the Bible, the pageant
presented under the auspices Of the
Crusaders club OF Plymouth Consre-
gstionsl church under direction, Of
Mrs. Leon. Patterson on Easter Sunday
night. will be presented at Bethel A.
NJ. z. church on Mothers Day at 7:3O.
1t has come through the courtesy and
request Of the Nellie B. Pearee club
of Bethel.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
THO negro
By WIN. L. SHERRILL
President. Afro-American Institute and Federated
fireside Groups

another. The spiritual as a melody
flowing out OF a bruised, burdened
heart or flashing forth from a mill
iant soul or reaching out hopefully
makes the appeal that originality
and sincerity always make. The
spiritual as Matched up in the
common places OF the academic ar
rangers is lifelesI empty thing
which has been devitalized by over
refinement
Too many OF the spirituals sung
by our people today have suffered
because OF too much tampering
Only those who are not thoroughly
familiar with these spiritusls as
originally sung would fail TO dis
cover the loss.
If WE DON'T. WHO WILL
We, the Negro should rediscover
our own music. We ourselves should
properly arrange and interpret it.
Instead OF being ashamed OF this
our most outstanding creation we
should sing and teach our children
TO sing our own songs to the tunes
and melodies which give expression
TO the souls OF black folks. II we
don't. who will? Who can? ! dare
say that no person not a Negro
ever perfectly reproduced a Negro
spiritual, Notwithstanding the many
white concert singers who have
tried.
The truth Is. according to certain
musical students that the natural
Negro scale differs just, Rightly
from that OF the whites; that the
intervals between notes are not ex-
actly the same; that the note which
seems to be- one OF the recognized
n0tes tue-white -yoicets-bJ-
finitesimal difference something
else
II this be true then the question
Is how shall we preserve Ne
gro music il Negroes themselves
do not continue to compose, ar
range and sing their songs?
Religious songs composed by
white men and women have very
largely II not completely displaced
Negro songs in our churches not
only in cities but everywhere ex-
cept in some OF the backwoods
places OF the country.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

A large group OF women Of the U.
D. c o. were out 10 meet the new
president OF the group Mrs. Dorothy
Street Monday night OF last week at
Hartford Center. Many plans were
made for the year.
A sewing club with ctocheting and
knitting 10 eliminate in bazaar was
suggested. "A get acquainted tea for
the members will he given Sunday,
May Z, at the home OF Mrs. Beatrice
Fleming.
The group s looking forward 10 this
as an informal meeting which will help
them become acquainted with every
one. Dorothy Street. president; C,
Reid. secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
YOUTH DANCE TO MUSIC
OF FOUR BANDS

Four bands including ocie Bryant,
Isaac Goodwin. John Holiday and an
all-star band picked from the group
played the music al the Mayfair Ball
Room Sunday afternoon, Many Of the
Younger swing music lovers. smartly
dressed in spring apparel. enjoyed the
party
Seen were MARY walker Agner Glo-
yer. Elsie wilson Ruth Glover, John
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

Mrs. Beatrice McClinton OF 6035
Thirtieth street was hostess to the
Westslde Elite club last week, After
a lengthy business session delicious
two-course lunch was served TO the
members. then games were played until
time ior the Joe Louis-Jsck Roper
fight.
Those present included Mrs Alice
Hardin. Mrs. Laura Brassfield. Mrs.
Corneha Bridsewater, Mrs. Margaret
Toles, Mrs. Beatrice Reyes, Mrs. Helen
Taylor and Mrs Hazel Bridge alter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

II the public wishes to know about
the Century Of Progress club, they
should be present at the Northwestern
high school on May "a The members
spared no pains In making elaborate
plans for their annual project. IAN
orstorical contest. when they met with
Mrs. Josephine Ruiupe a. the home of
her daughter, Mrs, Frances Galloway
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29

There is no scientific foundation
Tor the old superstition that fish
and milk should not be eaten to-
getner. Care should be taken that
he fish IL fresh with any combina-
tfon n The FISH - rot fresh it
mould no; be eaten a. all,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
By BETTE ELLINGTON

Mullins. Clarence Wilson. Jamesetta
Simmons Fbyst;s Holman, Lorraine
Fem, Elizabeth Blackwell, Albert War
rem. Elmer Jones. Alice Jones, Sue FL
len Oglesbee Helen Morris, George
Hill. Helen lines, Louis Campbell, Jen-
ME Carol. MaJorls Milton. Valerie
Walker. Eddie Marshall and many 9TH
Prs
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
HARTFORD AVENUE BAPTIST
CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Charles Hill. Pastor


Attend church every Sunday with
your family and friends. The subject
preached by the pastor last Sunday
morning was Are you also guilty."
The Easter Lily club had its annual
sermon Sunday evening at , pm. at
8 80 Rev. W. NJ Richardson, evangelist
preached the sermon.
Special dollar rally will be Sunday.
April 3oth. Midweek preaching service
is held Wednesday. Music by Ladies
Aid board
The sick list Is: Mrs. Miller OF 5282
Roosevelt: Mrs M. Taylor, 6607 Scot
ten; Mrs. Craven. 63lS Scotch; Mr..
Malone Of 5s42 Stanford and Mrs
Woolford. $3.50 Woodrow.
mems league has been formed and
every man of the fchurch and consEs-
CATION is urged to become a part OF
this organization for and Inspiration
that will benefit the entire community.
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JOLLY TWELVE CLUB TO
GIVE SPRING PARTY

The Jolly Twelve club will not have
any regular meeting Friday night of
this week due TO the fact that the club
will give its first spring party and
spring dance Saturday night. April
40 at 9i5 East Warren avenue. All are
invited
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-29
Westside Detroit
MISS VERA STEVENS HOSTESS
TWELVE LAPER CLUB

Miss Vera Stevens of 6561 Stanford
avenue was hostess to the Twelve Lap
per club Sunday OF last week. Business
was disposed of in the usual manner.
Four members were reported on the
sick Hist. The hostess served a delight
full luncheon. All present enjoyed the
evening
The next meeting will be with Miss
Lama W. Brown, 1881 McGraw, spt.'
q Miss Martha GiSt. president: Miss
Vicki Anderson, secretary; Miss Al
vinia Moore, reporter.
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slave Instructions in the United
States" by Joseph c. Carroll.
Chapman and Grimes Boston,
Mass, 1898. $500, 2l6 DID.

This is the most complete treat
ment OF slave uprisings in the Uni
ted States yet TO appear. Many
Of US are familiar with the best
known Of these Gsbriels plan for a