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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Mt. Olive Primitive

The subject OF the SUNDAY
school lesson Sunday was Fore.
telling the Birth OF the Messiah
The lesson was Interestingly re-
viewed by the pastor.
After ar inspirational pray"
service the pastor spoke from Jere.
miah GIG. STAND We in the way,
and see and ask for the old paths.
The Evangelist quartet rendered
a program at 5 p. m.
The pastor, the Rev. J. d. BroVn
delivered the evening message from
the 18th chapter OF ST. John.
The Loving Five will render
program Sunday. October AZ S'sV
p. m. at 6025 woodrow.
Sunday evening. Oct. I eyeryolm
Is cordially invited 10 attend tn'
feet washing and communion csre'
mories.
Mrs. Ella Brown Is church rspc''
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Women's Mission
Union

The women's Mission union nsla
it's meeting Sunday. Sept "a al ,n'
New Zion Baptist church. 9ls AZ
fred street. the Rev. F. c. Mercsn
pastor. The union celebrated -
first anniversary. the sermon "a,
inc been preached nv the Rev. MI
Wright. The union consists Of 81
churches rs follows: New 1,On
New Liberty, 81. Luke. Urion Pay
fist church, Mt. Clemens, Mlcn s
King David Chapel and Little h0''
Baptist.
The Mission union has pra''.
band. a chorus. the Elite singers;
large usher board, an execuu"
board and a savings department,
Mrs. ID. Hooks Is president; ~"
Respy. secretary; Mrs. ha'""'
reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30

1886 Charles Powell couldn't dance
Lick" The families OF Mrs. Hat
tie and Florence Pate and Eileen
Johnson were the two big families
OF Inverness street. f. Harold VIII
son was the popular hero In camp
at Chelsea, Mich. :. .Necia Hark-
less met Earl Kennedy that sum-
mer. =. Ulysses Boykir was tops
among local scribes with Len An
drews as assistant A. ]. Davis
and Theodore Washington were
problem children. >. .Juanita Tay-
Tor was fresh from the windy city,.
Ralph Cazort had that cute little
snag right in the front Of his
mouth. Winnie Moore was so in
love with Stanley Simons. LII
liam Brown was "Miss Nacirema"
.Thurston Mckinney and Pat
Brooks were counting chickens at
the Chicken Shack. William Rut-
land was making those long dis
tant calls TO Ann Arbor where
Margaret Mccall was attending
school. :. Hale Johnson was about
10 enter Wayne. -. The Mad club
was IL full swing with the assis-
lance OF Helen lines, Fannie An
derson and Helen White. Rose
Thompson was "igging" Charles
Roxborough. George Mckenzie
was still tearing up his mothers
cars. .Bassett Jones and Spencer
Cary were forever fighting over
some popular debbie. Ralph Ma
son was jiving Lucye Thomas. ...
Walter Greene was "for" Nancy
Fisher. Louise Blackmon was
making those daring speeches at
the youth conferences. Yah subj.
Billy Hall was always fairy-tail
telling. Harrison Stewart and
Emmetta Morton were singing
Love is in The Air" Ed Harris
b. Stewart. Paul and Russell Mid
dleton could be found standing on
the corner OF any west side street
at any ole time. Ho-hum. -.
Jennie Hayser started modelling
shoes for Walters Inc. Alice
|Coote was making those daily phone
calls to a popular elite of the east
side Charlie Cole and Stanton
Hutton were lone rangers. Leven
Weiss had just come out. "A
great storm blew Louise and Con-
kiln Bray into town. Mary
SImons gave her annual New
Years party with Barrow Ander-
son as one OF her gusets. Shirley
Batchler. Evelyn Foster and Mary
Hurley were picking straws for
FELTON, Brooks -. Bertram Drew
was a much sought after gentle
man.
In 1888 Wilson NorthcrOss, wal
ter Peoples, Billy Dyert, Stanley
Langston, and Robert Taylor were
|little-bits OF the y. A. T. club. 80.
Horace Evans. Oliver Daniels and
Logan Milligan could be found up
at the Frogs every Sunday.
Pauline King was wooed by Laur-
cree Horne Robert Matthews
land Wilbur Hughes were making
the general rounds up in Ann Ar
bor.. Chuck Taylor was consider
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Altruistic Nine Club

The Alturistic Nine club met
Tuesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. Anna Commons on Farms
worth street.
The club enjoyed a very inter-
esting evening listening to the
echoes OF vacations taken by vari-
Gus members. Mrs. Elizabeth Nor
man Of Melrose spent two weeks
in New York. Mrs. Anna Commons,
Mrs. Sadie Ruth and Mrs. Thelma
Williams. vacationed in Kentucky.
A tasty menu was served b. the
hostess.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist

Services we're we'll attended at
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist church last
Sunday morning. Many visitors
were present.
The Rev. T. IT, Hilsor. brother
OF the pastor, the Rev. n. II. Ililson.
Is carrying on a great revival at
Mt. Pilgrim. Mullett and Orleans
streets. The Rev. Mr.. Hilson
preached forceful sermon on the
subject, THE more excellent way"
text. l Cor. 1891. Two OF his high
poirts were; 1. The wsv OF Christ:
2. The way OF the church. The
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
DoIN's OF
The DEBs
BY Tolula
Those were the days!
Do YOU remember?

DO you remember
Back in 1891 when Eleanor Will
liams wore those cute little dress
es with the panties TO match, while
Roberta and Marjorie Greenidge
romped up and down McDougall
street and Dorothy Smith was re-
ceiving letters from little Valerie
Tandy.
Then IN 1888 Juanita Jackson fell
out In that red Easter outfit and
the boy friend. Bernard LAMAR
Just knocked himself out" Teddie
Matthews sat snug as a bug in
church and pulled Margaret Cooks
curls, as her pal, Martha Brady
looked on. That same year taking
music lessons at the Chestnut CEN
ter were Allye Mae Harris, Harry
and Getawyn Solomon and Martha
Lockhart. Those were the days
wher Kitty Redmond was tiny
innocent gal and Florence Evans
was wearing little pigtails.
In 1884 and '35 william Sexton.
Helen Wilson, Surnie Plumber,
JuEe Dickens, Heber Huston, and
Bertha Caldwell were mere small
fry at Barbour intermediate. Striv-
ing at the same time at Eastern
High were Virginia Trotter. Maude
Cons, Nnrman Cocker, Carol Evans,
Henri Anderson, and Dorothy An
derson: while Frances Raiford cer-
tered her thoughts upon Charles
Stephens and Kathryn Hall was all
agog over Ian Gillespie. There was
the day that Clarence Davenport
bet Clarence Woods that he could
attend Sunday school in his shirt
sleeves ard Billy Allen, Charles
Russell. Oliver Daniels and Henry
Smith looked on. . Mary Virginia
Graham was 1000 for Archie
Collins. =. Bernard Cocker, Billy
and Charles Covington, Charles
Samples and Ray Carter were
"Kingfish" OF the Pennsylvania
street kingdom. deah, deah.. ...
Elizabeth Trotter hadn't thought
OF Nelson Lacen. :. Odessa Ellis
was Richard Anderson's heart and
soul. jeanette Bland was gla-
mour queen OF Garfield street ard
Carlyle Johnson and Cecil were at
tending Southwestern. =. Robert
Kelly had fallen for Nancy Fischer
Frames Wilson frequently
skipped school TO go to the show
with Homer Ice. Penny Sher-
man was the flame in Howard
Tandy's heart .Margery Cook made
her first trip TO Radio city July 10,
1884. IS. T. Holland was vacation
ing among the aristocracy OF Har-
lem and Willett Corners was SO
lonesome.
1936-37
Eva Milligan gave her gradua.
ton party. D.. Around August IL
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Little Rock Baptist

The Rev. Il. 4. Tate preached last
Sunday morning from the text III
Kings 4, subject, what have you in
your house?' The choir sang sew
eral selections. A solo was render
ed by J. Tate. There was a nice
congregation, including visitors
from Ecorse.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Tate. newly-weds
rendered program Tuesday night,
Sept. 10 which was a success.
The assistant pastor. the Rev.
Mr.. Hamilton conducted the even
ing service. A brief sermon was
preached by the pastor. The Sun
day school in progressing nicely
under leadership OF Deacon Hooks.
The BYPU is headed by Mrs. Rob
ertson, president.
Mrs. Baldwin Is church repor-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
CLUB ACTIVITIES
Western Thinkers

The western Thinkers club met
at the home OF Mrs. Mary Erwin
Thursday September IA at $3.50 D.
m. The president. Mrs. A. l.. Coins
presided during the business ses-
sion.
The following guests were pre-
sent; Mrs. Mary Rentie, Mrs. Nit
tie Matthews, Mrs. Pearl Washing
ton ard Mrs. Julia Wheeler OF COL
umbus. The hostess served a deli
cious buffet dinner.
Next meeting will be at the home
OF Mrs. Randolph OF Norwood ave-
nue.. The president urges all mem
bers 10 be present. Mrs. walarie
Jefferies is club reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30

ed the best "rug-cutter" among the
juniors; Busch Sherman and
Fletcher Hollingsworth. among
the seniors. !. Margaret Redmond
was going out with a different boy
each night. One cold December
night, Pat Brooks. Joe Louis. Thur
ston Mckinney, Freddie Guiryard.
Sunnie Wilson. Louise Burke. Mike
Morgan, Julian Black and Yours
Truly formed a party and made the
rounds OF all the east side night
clubs. The Sky club was all the
go and Daulphir Bonam and Marie
Bell didn't miss Cardinal Sunday
night dance. -. Send all news 10
1891 East Vernon Highway.
Ill be back in fash until
then "Abbeseneya"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
The A. Sinclairs
Entertain Guests

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sinclair, OF
this city. had as their week end
guests Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Black. OF
Detroit. Mrs. Black Is the aunt Of
Mr.. Sinclair.
The Sinclairs. who have a beau
tiful furnished family home at 1104
Hickory street. are a very
friendly family and enjoy the good
will OF many people OF this com
murity.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Busy Bee Club

The Busy Bee Sewing club met
at the home OF Mrs. Allen, 1894
Easy street. Monday. Sept. %.
Theer will be a chicken dinner
given by the club Friday, Oct. 6 at
the home OF Mrs. Furloe. Leith and
81. John streets. Dinner will be
served from ! until Everybody In
viied
Mrs. Mitchell. president.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Tip Top Social Club

The Tip Top Social club met re-
Gently at $50 Garfield street with
Mrs. Anna Lett as hostess.
All members were present ex-
cept Mrs. Rolling-Green who was
married TO James Green Saturday
evening, September %. The Rev. II.
+. Evans officiated. Many club
members were present at the lovely
reception which followed
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
John Wesley AMEZ

The pastor. the Rev. J. L. Moore.
preached a missionary sermon Sun
day morning. Sept "a using the
text "Understandeth thou what
thou readest?" Acts $3.50. There
was an appreciative audience. The
Senior choir was at its best. At the
evening service the pastor preached
a war sermon, text, jeremiah
5:15-17.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
No. End Sophistikate,

The North End Sophistikates me-,
at the home OF Nellie Daniels, Sli
Alger, Wednesday with PresIdeu,
Clarrissa Lang presiding.
Arrangements were made for M,
clubs Thanksgiving party and ten.
tative plans were made for III.
years's program. Mrs. Mar.
Scruggs, supervisor, gave som.
timely remarks.
Next meeting will be held al Ii.
home OF Annie Larkins. 5s7 Hagu.
avenue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-30
Joseph Wigfall Is A
Loyal Elk

Joseph wigfsll Is one OF the sue
cessful and popular citizens OF
Flint. He Is a genuinely compe-
tent Elk. He also owns a beauti-
full home on Maple street and en-
joys the lovely companionship OF
a charming wife.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Brewster City
FLASHES


As a group, We are al the crossroad
Of our great racial journey, so we
must now rule our environments and
not let them rule US A clearer solu-
ton cannot be introduced to the
brighter side OF the dark question
viii the Negro take his stand in this
great history-maKing epoch and keep
III
Every day and in every way our
group is showing improvements. We
should keep on being like the foreign
er who though he couldn't speak Eng
lish, he kept driving with his ware
behind the American vender; saying
same thing" We are now working
up to the point where we too can
say. ''same thing can be found in our
little Brewster City that is found
downtown. We too, can now boast
that we can supply all wants and needs
from head 10 foot
The cleanup parade which was re-
Gently held at Russell school. pre- ented
a VIVID picture We were made TO see
the benefits Of having a cleaner school,
city. and environment. The younEs-
tiers were all sgiow in their perform
ances. Prof .Ellworta and his CO.
workers have completely SnoWn r1e
city Of Detroit that it can be done,
and IL has been done.
Attention was directed to the K, and
P. Uniform parade which was conduct
ed on Rivard street. Sunday afternoon.
Sunday. May H. is Mothers day, not
only in our little Brewster City, but
all over the world. Let US all do our
duty toward the best friend that We
nave on this glorious day.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
TOLEDO, OHIO
TOLEDO SOCIETY

TOLEDO. Ohio May l2--One OF
the social highlights over the last
week end was the beautiful dinner
party given by Arthur Kimble for
his cousin, Mickey Strutler. who
has been residing in Flint. Mich.
Twelve couples were present.
X X X
Miss Lucille Long. who has been
In California. is back in the city
again. Miss Long plans on stalking
in Sepia City for a month.
X 4 n
The Willing Five. popular spiritu-
al singing group. heard over WTOL
broadcssting station every Sunday
morning at 945, rendered several
special programs at Calvary Bap-
fist church during the last week.
On one occasion; the Willing Five
were under the auspices of the
Daughter Elks OF Grace Temple No.
424
* 4 :;
George Greene. brother Of Mrs.
Mary Stanton and uncle of Miss
Ethel White, was week end visitor
Of his relatives. Mr.. Greene has
been a eonfined patient in the Day.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

ton Hospital for Veterans for the
past six weeks, Mr., Greene will re-
turn 10 Dayton Wednesday.
X * X
Roland Hayes, acclaimed one OF
the worlds greatest tenors, gave a
magnificent recital at St. Paul's
Baptist church, corner Of Madison
and 18th streets. last Tuesday night,
May 10, at $50 pm. A large audi
ence consisting OF black and white
persons. cheered the Sepia songster
as one OF the true artists in the
10th century" Do.
X IS x
The Young Mems division of me
Lucas County Negro Democratic
council gave a social last Friday al
the home OF Clyde Lawson, 734 COL
lingwood. The members present had
a general discussion of the possible
lities OF the club in the future and
on a 100 per cent representation at
the Ohio State Democratic League
convention, May 27-2s Refresh
ments we're donated by Joe Will
son, deputy sheriff of Lucas county.
Harold Strickland, the president,
presided over the meeting
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

BY MARY l.. BEASLEY
CHURCHES
RUSSELL STREET CHURCH; Al 0
am. large attendance was well
coined al Sunday school classes. Rev,
Brooks delivered wonderful sermon
at II am. The usher board presented
an outstanding program Al 3 o'clock
services and the choir presented their
selections at 8.
We are happy that the pastor. Rev
Parrish, is able 10 visit US once again
after brief illness.
QUINN CHAPEL A. NJ. F.; Reverend
Williams brough, an Inspiring message
TO the congregation Sunday morning,
entitled The demand of the age on
life IS DEATH
Al pm. Rev williams and the
gospel Choir went 10 Ecorse and wor-
shipped with the First Baptist church.
/ A $500 rally has commenced and will
continue through The fourth Sunday in
June.
coRINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH;
! Sunday, May-7, was a high day at the
Corinthian Baptist church. Rev. z.
I J. jackson preaetted a seei stirring
7 sermon from the text, Ephesi9ns, 2.3-9,
the subject. Of which was Faith -"
The Deacon's board rendered a love-
/ ly musical program at 3 pm. The
radio chorus and pastors board can
| be heard over station WE%L az 7;l5
each Sunday evening. Prof, Ratcliff
! will present the senior choir and radio
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
ROBERT CHICK LEWIS, Editor
ROBERT STANTON, Sports Editor
Church And Social News

Rev. T Timberlake, pastor of New
Bethel Baptist church, Pontiac, Mich,
in charge. Everyone is cordially in
vied to our services.
CLUBS
HOUSEWIVES LEAGUE UNIT 7:
Mrs. NJ. shellman, secretary. will be
hostess to the club on Monday eve
ming at 8 psHia-i in her home at 1890
Holbrook,
All members are asked to be in at
tendance as We are 10 hold our Msy
day festival or. Monday, May % Also
business peoples parade will be held
at > pm.
DETROIT ROSETTA; The regular
meeting OF the Detroit Rosetta club
was held at the home Of Ms. Hattie
Parker OF Owens street, with the pres
ident presiding.
After the business hour was ad-
iourned. the ladies were served a de-
iigh,ful repast,
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. May Parker Of sls Owen
street
PYTHIAN ANNIVERSARY
The Knights OF Py,hias and Courts
Of Calanthe held their annual Thanks
giving sermon, Sunday, May 7, at Scott
A ME. church,
A very fine-program preceded Tie
sermon. Among the participants were
James c. Trsylor. Mrs. frankie Flem-
Ing. Belvidere Red Cross glee number
one: Mrs. Doris Ware. Gen. D. NJ.
George Friendship No, 2, grand worthy
counselor. Mrs. Lena l.. Holmes, DR..
/. Dudley, and the pastor. who de-
livered the Thanksgiving sermon.
VISITING
Mrs. Birdie Phillips of Waco. Tex,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. NJ. P.
Parrish. pastor OF Russell street church
is visiting her father who IS convalesc-
ing in his home Mrs,-PhiIIips = an
energetic business woman in Waco.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
VIEWS ANDHfNfERNtEWS=
By GWENDOLYN MORELAND


great emphasis is beng made 10
train and educate them away from
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circumstances INTO 'hose occupa-
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is a natural DEVELOPMENT in the
nrogross Of rooo u,bo hsy. orce
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the proper technique If our civiliza-
ton had not progressed as rapidly
as if has bpt halt must he called
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LESSONS must be de-emphasHed Tor
some. No race can hope TO have its
fullest DEVELOPMENT by educating
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
TOLEDO SPORTS


field as n -who-f1e- thought was
the greatest hitter in baseball, Jim
my Crutchheld, OF the Toledo
Crawfords, responds by saying Os-
car Charlton. Jake Chandler and
Victor English were the two out
standing performers in the Bowling
Green track and field meet last Sat-
urday. Chandler took three frsts
for a score Of IS points In
speaking Of track meets, Scott high
schools bulldog track team took
second in the first annual Devilbiss
relays. Buddie Dryton. Seymour
Bagner and Harold Smith being
the leading scorers And so
until next week I bid you goodbye
and don't forget to get a copy Of the
Chronicle and read about your
fayorite ball player on the Craw-
fords, who will represent Toledo in
the Negfo National Baseball League
this year An revoir-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Sepia City
Competition
Nears Close

As the first week OF the final
balloting for the mayor OF Sepia
City came 10 close last Monday
night, reports show that Robert
Findley, leading candidate. now
holds a close lead over Edward
Jackson, who jumped into second
place last week as the preliminary
balloting came to a close.
Mr.. Findley who has led the
coveted office through the entire
preliminary processes, finds that
Mr.. Jackson, the dark horse" OF
the election, is right on his heels.
From the check-up OF votes Mr..
Jackson received more votes for
the last two weeks than any other
candidate in the race.
Phil Pride. manager OF the Wait
ers' and BellmenJs club, was hand
ed an upset for third place by
George Robertson, popular young
music box dealer. MIR. Robertson,
another dark horse in the race, has
shown considerable aggressivneess
in the last few weeks and from
here on intu-t the finai-week- of bats
loting. it will be a three-way toss
up between Findiey, jackson and
Robertson.
Remember, citizens OF Sepia City
and readers of the Chronicle, you
have Just two more weeks in which
to vote for your favorite candidate,
Everyone in Sepia City should vote
for one OF these four candidates 10
lead and represent Colored Toledo
in civic, economic and political des-
TIMES Of the Negro welfare OF To-
leso.
Ballot boxes have been placed
in the following Negro business
concerns; the 400 A. c.. Division
and Indiana avenue; Haynes Barber
Shop. Division and Belmont; Stan
ley's Hamburger Bar. 504 Indiana
avenue; Indiana Market, SOS Indi-
ana; Pocock's Drug, Nebraska and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13

TOLEDO. Ohio. May t2.-Siuce
June is slowly but definitely draw
.iAs nearer sad-seAeel- works
rapidly piling up on many lazy
pupil, tine for one) find | am
rather pressed for time so ! find 1t
difficult 10 gather news and pre-
pare my column as I'd like, There
fore, occasionally l shall ask some
capable person to pinch-hit for me
while l catch up some of this back
work.
This week l have as my guest
columnist Mr.. Alexader Gather,
director of Wherefore work ex-
perience center. l chose Mr.. Gather
because he seemed to understand
The youth, and was very well liked
by many Of them who attended the
annual youth conference this year.
Mr.. Gather has chosen as his topic
"Our Youth and Education"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-13
Candidate
Announces
Platform

TOLEDO, Ohio-Aftcr the re-
ports Of last weeks voting, Robert
Findlev. leading candidate in Sepia
City mayoralty race, gave his plat
form Of office 10 a representative Of
The Chronicle. 1t is as follows
II am elected. will do every
thing in my power to further the
equal representation Of the colored
citizens Of Toledo in every phase OF
our complex community life. l
will appoint a competent and eff
cient cabinet whose function will
outline many suggestions as TO how
to better and make an approach
to the many problems Of today
u To get ,the-Nesro on the fire
department, the police force, The
post office and other branches Of
the city. state and, federal service.
%. To make an intelligent but
forceful effort 70 see that qualified
Negroes are appointed to these va
rious positions.
! %. To cooperate with the Parent
I Teachers association Of all the ele-
--rnentafy- and secondary schools
where Negro boys and girls attend,
prepare themselves for future life.
q. To advocate representation in
[ having Negro teachers placed in
all schools Of the city rather than
in one or two schools
( IS. To insist that city authori-
ties create and maintain proper and
adequate play centers and recrea-
| tional faciliaes for our children
where WHOLESOME environment will
be ultimately paramount
&c. To clean up ana, repair city
park playground by puNng in a
sanitary swimming pool and~-eH.
{ ploying full-tme well-trained
personnel Of supervisors.
/ 81 pledge myself and my cabinet
tod all these thiEgs Il elected"
Yours obediently,
Robert Findley