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Negro, are net denied the right to
quickly expose hate and prejudice
wherever it stands in the way OF our
receiving our full share OF all
America offers.
Let us be thankful that our coun-
try is still enjoying the abundant
blessings Of peace. May this peace
continue, May it influence the
hearts and minds of mankind everyS
where, so that no man will long
be willing to wrest from his neigh
Dor and his brother that which is
lawfully his. May the benign in
fluence of this great season Of hap
piness and Thanksgiving continue
to mould mems minds, that they
will see the fallacy of trying to bar,
to hinder, and to discourage the
aspirations of any hopeful, courage
Gus aspiring group of mankind, any
where. May this spirit of Thanks
giving so influence and direct the
lives of the would e-overlords of
creation, till they have learned to
recognize the rights Of others OF the
human race, till all men shall be-
brothers. Let us be thankful for the
white men and women OF America
who suffered and sacrificed that
Negroes might have chance at
liberty, life and the pursuit OF hap
piness.
Despite lynching, segregation, dis
Reimbursement; regardless of all the
hate-breeding elements in our coun-
try, we are thankful because we
have reason to believe that America
will continue to be faithful to the
ideals of its Declaration.
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peramertal causes back OF it. Now
what about culture?
No. one can tell us to this day
where is the cradle of what we cal.
today civilization. The dispute RACES
between Asia Minor and Africa.
The partisans Of Asia Minor base
their argument specially on the
assumption that the Bronze Period
and the Iron Period had their start
ifI=7Asia =hhffiiFior. n=the-other- hand
white it is true that recorded history
began with ancient Egypt. we must
also remember that the culture of
the Ethiopia is calculated 10 have
been more ancient than that of
Egypt: and the ancient empire OF
the Cushites is supposed to have
ante dated even the culture of the
Ethiopians. Some scholars claim
that Cush is the same land that we
call today Ethiopia, while others
locate the empire OF the Cushites
just about where the British colony
of Kenya is. Egypt is called the be-
ginning of history because the
Egyptian had. the presence of mind
and ingenuity OF keeping written
records in papyril of their doinss
and their culture, aHd-the- great
library at Alexandra was the
source of much information to the
ancient savants. But how do we
know that the ancient Ethiopians
and the Cushites didn't have also
a chronicle of events that may have
been lost to history? Even the late
empire. of Nubians, situated in what
today is part of Egyptian Sudan,
had also a culture which made his
tory for those Negroes. Be that as
it may, Ethiopia, Egypt, Cush and
Nubia are all Africa; and, if We
trace the so-called civilization of
the world even from Egypt through
Persia and Babylon in Asia Minor,
then to ancient Greece, then TO
Rome, and from the ancient Roman
Empire to all Of Europe, we will
find that the whole process OF world
culture has been a process from one
stage of culture to more advanced
and efficient form of culture.
The Negro of Central Africa,
where in our opinion is the cradle
of civilization, in the meantime,
was being left behind enjoying
Neolithic culture more or less ad-
vanced in the various localities of
the African Continent. This is evil
denced by some of the weapons
used in Ethiopia before the war of
1896 with Italy, and also in the life
and customs of many Of the tribes
of Africa today. In the meantime,
something very unfortunate hap
pened 10 Africa, Columbus discov-
cred America, and, the course OF
Western civilization instead OF COM
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Dates
ForMAACP
Seal Sale

With much enthusiasm and great
interest that the committee Of
Christmas Seals under the fine lead
ership of Miss Thelma Williams,
and Mrs, Ada Summers in moving
toward their goal of 81 1000, which
has been set by the Detroit branch
of the NA.AC.P. will not go over
unless they are able to secure the
support of the population OF dy-
manic Detroit.
Important Dates
November Is will be known as
Seal Day on the Streets" with
young ladies and gents on every
corner of the city, so do your part
TO carry on.
November 26 is to be Seal Day in
all churches" persons will make
special mention of Seal Day, minis
tiers are playing a major part
These will be people to sell seals
in the church after morning serv-
ice, and night service.
December 2, is Theatre Night"
when major picture houses are al
lowing time to sell Christmas seals.
December 3, is Night Club
Night" each and every night spot
in our fair city will be covered by
some person selling =N.A.A.CP.
Christmas seals.
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The writer's thoughts do necessarily represent the views
and opinions Of this paper

| ing back to Africa by way OF the
Eastern Atlantic down the Western
Coast OF Africa, it Travelled across
the Atlantic Ocean to the newly
discovered America, and thus Africa
was cheated by fate.
Add to this four other historical
incidents that have thrown Africa
further back in the march of cul-
ture: ID The discovery OF cleo
tricity, ~ the discovery of steam
as a motive power, 49, the discovery
OF gunpowder as an instrument OF
aggression and defense, and, "a
the invention of the printing press,
all while civilization was still in the
enjoyment OF the white race. and
we have a clear explanation of how
and why the Negro race has been
left out OF the great march Of events
ia world history.
This rapid succession OF events
in recent world history has left the
African Negro at least 5000 years
behind in world culture as COM
pared with the most advanced
peoples Of today. However, this does
not say nor prove that the Negro
race is backward or incapable Of a
more advanced and efficient culture
The gist of its situation is lack Of
opportunity. The best proof that
the African s=oHeEof-tt1e-
most culturally adaptable peoples
in the world is the fact that the
Negro, while in America. has
bridged the gap Of 5000 in cultural
difference between his race and the
white man in the very short space
Of 300 years, This is the miracle
that has left ethsologists and other
scientists stunned and gaping for
breath. With modern means OF
transportation and communication,
even if we should some day settle
in Greater Liberia, we can never
again fall behind Our eyes have
been opened.
The point we are trying to make
is that with all of this, the cultural
background of the Negro and the
white man are still far apart enough
TO make big difference, and with
the consciousness of this situation
permeating in the environment OF
America and dominating the psy-
chology of the two people, we find
ourselves with another great OBJ
stacle to amalgamation that Will
not be so easily surmounted. The
wisest thing for the Negro to do is
to make an inventory of all the
cultural gains that he has made in
his contact with Western clvlllza-
ton and, based on that, and with
his Inherent talents and qualities,
establish himself in a strategic loca-
ton in Africa, and there build his
cwn culture and his own civiliza-
ton. That is what Japan has done,
II has borrowed and copied from
the Western world a great portion
of its culture, and there, in Asia, 1t
is building an empire and a culture
all its own. Look where Japan is
today: and, all in the short period
of 100 years, more or less.
X X X
NEGRO HISTORY CLASSES, I'M
der the auspices of the Negro Ma
tIonalist Society, are being con-
Quoted personally by Atty. Ramon
A. Martinez every Monday night at
8 o'clock, at the Y.M.C.Ap on Eliza
beth near st. Antoine. No admission
charge. The last period Of the eve
ming will be dedicated to a round
table conference on current events
including the present European war,
and how 1t may affect the Negro
world. Everybody is invited.
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Far East News


Masses at Sacred Heart church
were well attended on Sunday. APP
proximately 200 children were in
attendance. As this was the fifth
Sunday after Penticost and the third
in November, communion was adj
ministered 10 the Young Ladies
Sodality. Twenty five encouraging
young ladies occupied the front
pews and marched to the altar en-
masse. After communion, regular
monthly meeting was held in the
parlor of the rectory. There are
many young ladies OF the Parish
from 10 to 81 years of age who are
not members Bof the Sodality, why
not Join today.
The Epistle and Gospel was taken
from the sixth Sunday after Epiph-
any, one Of ST. Paul's letters TO the
Thessilonians, I Thess. 1:2-10, and
Matt. 13:3l-35, delivered by Father
Theijels.
Turn to the scriptures for the
week aHd-With- all of your heart
read Gods words: Psalms 38:15;
Isaiah 42;6; St. John 1925; St.
James 2:l3.
As Christmas is approaching we
must remember the less fortunate
one and we ask that you remem-
Der the poor box at the entrance.
Three Priests attend confessions
on Saturday afternoon until 10 pm,
so members are urged TO go on Sat-
urday afternoon so as to avoid a
crowd on Sunday.
The Ladies Auxiliary served cof-
fee and doughnuts Sunday morn
ing after mass. Mrs, Newman and
Mrs. Harris were in charge.
Devotions are held on Tuesday
evening at 7:3O. The public is in
vited. Sacred Heart welcomes you
at all times.
SPECIAL NOTICES
A feather party and rattle will
be given in the school hall during
the month of December so that
funds can be raised to fill baskets al
Christmas. The date will be an
nounced in the next issue of this
paper.
On Sunday, November rs, a de-
licious turkey dinner will be served
in the school hall from II TO 6 pm,
under the auspices of the Knights OF
st. Peter Claver The public is cor
daily invited. Games and familiar
chatter will follow
Flowers are needed on the altar
so a special offering is asked so that
they can be secured. Mrs. Newman
is president OF the Altar Society.
TENNESSEE AVENUE NOTES
Many sick of the Parish are in the
hospital-pray for them.
On the sick list are: Mrs. Florida
Jones, 1888 Essex who is very i'll
in her home; Willie Battles of
Claiupointe avenue is in Receiving
hospital. Little Miss Cooper is still
in the hospital.
PASSES
Mrs. Lee passed last Tuesday
Services were conducted from East
Lake Baptist church. Many were
there to pay their last respects.
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR

The Michigan Chronicle
1858 Eliot
Detroit, Michigan
G.htlemen:
I wish 10 extend my appreciation
for your fine cooperation IN helping
70 secure the adoption Of the Traffic
Court Amendment al the November
Z election.
At any time ! may be Of service TO
you please feel fec 10 call upon
ne
With best wishes and personal
regards, am, sincerely yours.
Clifton c. Russian. clerk. Violations
Bureau.
Michigan Chronicle Publishing CO.
1858 Eliot Street
Ditr0it Michigan
MI l. F Martin Editor
Dear Sir:
Several week. ago there appeared
IN Your pop an article entitled
"Ford and TIC Negro This article
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Southern Combed Yarn Spinners
Association. Gastonia, N. c..
1899. $500.
The Southern Combed Yarn Spin
ners Association could not have
found a more enthusiastic apolosist
for conditions in their mills than
Mrs. Barnwell, the author of this
book about the mills and workers.
Mrs. Barnwells text accompanies
large number OF excellent photo
graphs by Bill Baker showing the
life of mill workers at work, at
play, and in the home, The book
is patterned after Erskine Cald-
wells You Have Seen Their
Faces in every way except the
type of material used. Mr. Caldwell
limited himself to many Of the
uglier aspects of Southern share
cropper life while Mrs. Barnwell
has concentrated on the cotton mills
ard has failed to see anything ex-
cept the beautiful. After reading
her text and looking at the accom-
panying photographs one is inclined
10 wonder whether it is those who
have seen the less lovely aspects
Of the Hives Of cotton mill workers
or Mrs. BarHweli who may be mis-
taken in emphasis.
One chapter in Faces We See" is
devoted to the Reeses. family OF
mother, father. and 10 children. Nj,
Reese has worked in the mills for
20 years as a card-grindsr, job for
which the average weekly pay is
sl9. His Groom home is furnished
to him at a rental Of IS cents per
room weekly, water and sewage
facilities arc free and electric cur
rent is furnished up to As XIV. Life
looks very rosy for the Reeses now
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he boiling? But he assures me that
he wasn't conned, so we humbly
offer him our sincere apologies
Mabbe he lost it in crapgame, Ell?
We also saw Pauline Braziel while
there, and she didn't deny the allleg-
ed GOODNESS between AL and herself.
only laughed at the insinuation. So
we really don't know the true situa.
ton.
Haven't seen "Skeeter" the fellow
we wrote up few weeks ago as
non-believer in marriage. He's been
married three or four times we
understand.
Heard of another old acquaintance,
Mrs. Evelyn Bobson Jackson, now
residing in Detroit. A Bob Settles
brought this to my attention, and
Bob, hope your luck changes.
Many are the queries concerning
the concert on the twenty-fourth Of
next month. We can say that we
are looking forward to it eagerly.
We understand that Miss Mar an An
derson will be here for one per-
Torrance, and that your chance to
hear her will be this only time for
long while.
Our HONOR ROLL this week con-
sists Of names OF those who have at
one time or another, to the know
ledge OF this friter, acted with the
greatest of courtesy. Surprisingly,
we put down Don Fletcher, Norman
Crosby, King the bootbiack, Charley
Williams, Everett Harris, and Pete
Phillips.
We extend greetings and saluta-
tons TO the following, some OF whom
have not made this column and are
wondering what they have TO do to
have their names mentioned: Ber-
nice Price, Mr.. and Mrs. Make Nc
Laughlin, James Gully, Merle Pratt
Margaret Bostic, Joe Lee, Miss Annie
L. Smith. Rosemary Alexander, Cor
rhine Miller. Harold Runth, Edna
Jones. Anne Wickers, and Grace
Cooper. Next week. more names
so il yours hasn't appeared as ye,
don't get impatient 1t will appear
Greetings to you shut-ins at the
hospitals, May you all be able tc
eat your Christmas dinner at home
Being as we have two Thanksgiv.
ings this year, I have solved the
question OF which to celebrate.
plan 10 start on the twenty-third and
continue through to the thirticth
One full week Of Thanksgiving, or &
full week OF giving thanks. Have
you ever looked at il in that light!
So until next week. goodbye
everybody and remember to send al
news TO Around Ann Arbor Re.
porter III East Ann street. Thanks
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-extoicd Mr.. Henry Ford and his
work with our race, however |
would like 10 ask the author what
has Mr. Ford done for the Negro
women Of this city directly.
Indirectly he has aided them by
employing the men; yes. But, does
he allow Negro nurses and maids
to work in his hospital? No. Why?
He has Negro patients in his hos
pital. Why should not the Negro
nurses be allowed TO earn five
dollars per day for eight hours duty
as the white nurses? This could be
taken care Of Just as he has done
in his factory Don't you agree It's
time Mr.. Ford's attention was called
to this serious matter Please pub
Iish, Yours very truly, B. V. Ross
Smith, R. N.
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A r OUND
ANN ARBOR
THANKSGIVING DANCE

The Daisy Chain Temple, No. 2l2
gave a Thanksgiving frolic Thurs
day Nov. % at the old Hickory club,
113 East Washington street. Music
was by the up and coming musician,
Nelson Morton. Ruth knight and
Bob Smith were the featured
vocalists.
PASSES AWAY
Mrs. Johnson, mother OF Andrew
Keely died last week as the result
of two strokes. Her funeral was
held at Bethel AME., Rev. J. W
Wright presiding. Mrs. Johnson
lived at 2O6 West Summit. We ex-
tend condolences to the bereaved
family.
DINNER PARTY
Mrs. Lille Thomas gave a lovely
dinner party for the newlyweds Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Bronson, last Sun
day. and those who enjoyed the
event we're Mr.. and Mrs Baron Will
liams. MIR Donald, Duane Simons,
Miss Sylvia Stringfellow, visiting
from Chicago, and Mrs. Candy Bron-
son. Mrs. Lille Thomas is the
mother Of Dave, Bronson All re-
ported having an enjoyable time.
More Contributions: They say
Bob Smith is letting the gang down,
He is repeatedly engaged to a Miss
! DuncHn We are told that Miss M
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Oh Tue ii,oi us ~
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return hoii'e J."
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man and typities the deep-rooted
feeling existing among those inter-
esied in carrying on the work Of
betterment among the Negro people.
Although am unable physically
10 carry my load in this work at the
present time, my moral support is
pledged solidly behind the newly
elected officers as / congratulate
the organization in It's splendid
choice Very truly yours Henry W.
Sweet Jr,
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4 I " c >
whites and vice
versa, there are
tho usa n DIS OF
years OF cultural
divergence o.
one race from
the other, beside
the fundamental
diff e rem c e in
their respective
racial ideologies:
and, in that in
It a ! m emit W.
gave some of the
historical rea-
sons and lem
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COFFEYVILLE. Kans.. Nov. "a
Davidson Chapel, C M. E.. was the
site OF last weeks confab OF the
executives Of the Women's Fedcrat-
cd clubs OF The district Of Parson.
held under the supervision Of Mrs.
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In our last instalment OF this
series we said that back OF the
undercurrent OF aloofness OF Ne
oroas frnnn
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Thousands OF black Americans in
common with thousands of white
Americans will visit churches ana
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"A F II &c A.
VIEWS and REVIEWS
By RAMON A. MARTINEZ

Founder Of the Negro Nationalist Movement and Originator
of the Greater. Liberia Plan in Congress
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Mrs. Lee passed last Tuesday
Services were conducted from East
Lake Baptist church. Many were
there to pay their last respects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-29
Public Parks
 League

Cavanaugh can't seem to figure the Pals out. Joe has fine club but they seem to be off form when they met the als. There is still another round and you can be sure that the Sacraments will look forward in meeting the Pals again.
 The Stars had to struggle to beat St. Peter and Paul Sunday. Poor base running had cost them a few runs. Although Sullivan gave SS. Peter and Paul eleven hits he managed to bear down on them in the clutch leaving ten men stranded on the base paths.
 Waterville pulled the surprise of the league by upsetting the highly touted Aviglianese by the score of nine to seven thus tying the Pals and Stars for first place of the second round. Waterville will prove tough to beat now as they have a powerful array of hitters on their team.
 St. Peter and Paul lost their fourth straight Sunday. It is diffi- cult problem to figure them out They have fine pitching good hitting but they seem to lack one thing that is the cooperation of the team. Cleary has done all in his power to get winning combination but to no avail has he succeeded.
 SS. Peter and Paul vs Waterville Scorer Garrity, Umpire, Gerace, time 300.
 Blessed SacramentS vs Aviglianese N. E. Pals vs Liberty Stars, Scorer Nocera, Umpire Greece, first game 1:45; second 400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-29
KOsinSki Shoots
 For Third Title Against Schappa

West Hartford, Conn.,, June 29- (UP)-Young Tony Kosinski of Bridgeport, twice holder of the Con- necticut amateur golf champion ship, tried for the title a third time today in a 36-hole final round match with Bill Schappa of Weth- ersfield over the Wampanoag Coun- try Club course.
 Kosinski former caddy, moved into the final round late yesterday with two 18-hole victories over Charley Clare, Race Brook, and Herman Wilke, Wethersfeld. Tony beat Clare, 3 and l, and then down. ed Wilke, 2 up.
 Schappa, a veteran, gained the last bracket by defeating Holly Mandy, Jr., his clubmate, and 5, and then went to the 22nd hole to oust Art Atkinson, Jr., Greenwich, playing from the Shenecossett course.
 The tournament has been one of surprises. From the opening round, when defending champion Dick Sl1dplIAdl, >1CCAlW1Sii, Weo OeIoeCO " an unknown, until the semi-f1nals, one favorite after another was felled.
 Those who met defeat included Bobby Grant, Frank Ross, Dom Socolli, and others whose names mean something in Connecticut amateur golf circles.
 Only five men in history have won the Connecticut title three times, Charley Clare being the last
 Schappa, Kosnski's opponent to- day, never has reached the semi finals before in a state tournament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-29
w. .CC. GOLF

Semi-finals of the women's cham pionship golf play at the Country Club of Waterbury have been reach- ed, with Mrs. Donald s. Futile tournament medalist remaining in play, following a 6 and win over Mrs. E. B. Hitchcock yesterday Other results.
 Mrs. w. M. Goss defeated Mrs. F P. McEvoy and 3; Miss Bettie Gill man defeated Mrs. R. M. Lawlor, up, 19 holes and Mrs. C. H. Upson defeated Mrs. F. R. Kellogg, and 2.
 Beaten eight results: Mrs. G. T. Smith defeated Mrs. W. Weedon 6 and 4; Mrs. s. Puffer defeated Miss Bryan, 5 and 4; Mrs. c. M French defeated Mrs. F. R. Kellogg 5 and 3, and Mrs. w. A. Amelung defeated Miss Jean Phillips, 6 and 5.
 Mrs. c. E. Hart defeated Mrs. w Brown, 6 and 4, in second flight contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-29
MOTORCYCLE RACES
 AT NORTH HAVEN

Special matches on Friday nights weekly motorcycle card at North Haven Speedway will send Freddie Marsh, Hartford, against Billy Nor myle, Elizabeth, N. J. speedsted: and Kenny Brewer, New Haven racer who is the kingpin at the track, against Dick Peters, another Jersey rider. Both promise to be pulse stirring.
 In addition, there will be the usual handicap, scratch, and Glass c races involving popular Nutmeg and met ropolitan contestants. As a special feature to be run off IS minutes be- fore the regular program starts at 8:30, quartet including Bill Mehl of Wethersfield will compete in a one-lap qualifying time trial to de- eide the sixth man on a Connecticut team which will face the New Jer- sey Lions at North Haven July 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-29
LIBERTY STARS,|
 PALS TIE CAMEL AT FULTON PARK
PIayoff in Parks League Goes 10 Innings to
 8=8 StandOff

Though two playoff games have gone by, the first round baseball championship of the Public Parks league is still undecided because the North End Pals and Liberty Stars went to an run tie game last night at Fulton Park, called by darkness in the tenth inning. Despite 8 four run advantage in the very first inning, the Stars were evened up by the Pals before the ninth was com- pleted, and another run in the tenth which was matched by the Stars. Mucci's error cost the Stars the game as run scored when Egan's hit went through him at shortstop position. Summary: