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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
BLOODY LESSONS

All the bloody lessons OF history
mean nothing, however, to the AFRO
giant, stupid nations which rule the
world today, They hardly wait for
their children TO be weaned before
they teach them to hate and exploit
other races, particularly the darker
races. They embrace the very vices
that brought Asesyrian, Egyptian.
Grecian and Roman civilizations
and dominance to destruction. They
cannot conceive of races and nations
living IN equality and harmony;
their heeiS-HgSt- forever be Upon
somebody's neck.
II. therefore, the darker races
driven 10 desperation, finally turn
upon their oppressors, as men nave
turned from time immemorial, may
God the Almighty have mercy upon
them for they can expect none from
outraged peoples and svenging
races
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15

WHOLE truth is that while ciNiliza-
ton which necessarily includes
Caucasian Civilization is threat
ened with the gravest danger with
which it mas been confronted for
four centuries"
The reaF danger to Caucasian
Civilization" is not from those white
nations which temporarily disagree
with one another but from the great
hordes OF darker peoples whom the
white races have conquered and now
rule without any regard for the
rights Of these peoples Mankind is
definitely headed toward the great
est conflict the world has yet seen,
A struggle which will be divided
along lines Of race and color.
Albert Sara. former minister
Of the Interior Of France goes to
quite some Length in substantiatlng
this belief. He names Japan as the
leader. Says he, Japan will at the
opportune time unite the darker
races of the world in the greatest
struggle in the history of the world"
BLOOD UPON THEIR HEADS
IT, however. this grave danger OF
which Mr.. Stimson speaks. destroys
Caucasian Civilization and pow
er-or worldwide race and color
conflict OF which NJ. Sarrant writes.
destroys the civilization and world
dominance Of the white races, the
blood Of this conflict will be upon
the heads of the white peoples
Their pride and conflict has long
blinded them To actualities: they
have not only robbed and exploited
every non-white race on the face Of
the earth: they have arrogantly in
suited and brutalized them.
AT THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Several years ago | was sent as a
delegate from America in company
with three other Negro delegates,
one from Africa. one from Haiti and
one from the West Indies 10 the
League of Nations which convened
at Geneva. Switzerland We carried
with US and presented to this body
a petition, signed by millions OF
Negroes in Africa. America, Haiti
and the West Indies.
This petition laid before the pow
ers assembled the wrongs being done
black men the world over and in
sisted that in the interest OF world
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
Excelsior Twelve

The Excelsior Twelve club held its
regular weekly meeting. Friday.
March 81, at the home OF Miss Fran
ces Bryant, 1854 Begole avenue.
The chief discussion Of the eve
nlns was concerning the completion
Of arrangements for a cocktail party
to be given at the Melody Club.
Mrs. Armetta Banner was present
after an illness of six weeks. The
members were very glad TO have her
out with them.
The hostess served a tasty lunch.
con and the members commenced
playing oingo Miss Marjorie Nc
Leod, and Mrs. Alice Bryant were
PRIZE winners Of the evening.
The next meeting will be held at
The home Of Miss Guendolyn Bran
ham Of Fireman avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
Metropolitan
TabernacIeA

Metropolitan Comn+anity Tsber-
nacle goers enjoyed very interest
ing program under the auspices OF
the Sunday school,. department on
Sunday morning. This was followed
by very Informative sermon on
The Fact of the Resurrection OF
Christ, The speaker gave brief
account OF historical events perth
nent to the resurrection and events
leading thereto and elaborate on
the message of Easter. Bible classes
are being held at the Tabernacle on
Tuesday and Thursday evenings
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
Florence Ames
Riding Club

The Riding club Of Florence Aro,
Temple No. II convened with the
president Mrs. E. Goens OF As
Farnsworth,
Indictment weather did not have
any effect on the membership as
there was wonderful attendance.
Inc hostess served a delightful
luncheon which was enjoyed BY all.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
Social Jollettes
In Weekly Meet

The weekly meeting OF the Social
Jollettes was held Friday night at
me home Of Mrs. Willie Smith of
Brush avenue.
Plans were then discussed for a
lea which is to be given April 81.
at the home OF the president, Mrs
Alberta Cowan. 42l6 Brush.
Following the business session.
bridge prizes were won by Mrs. AL
oerta Cowan, and Mrs. Gladys Scott.
at'er which very delicious repast
was served by the hostess
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
THO negro
By WIN. L. SHERRlLL
President Afro American Institute and Federated
firesde Groups ---e

Shippers OF power thought the Black
Peoples OF the world ?5werless a q
therefore. no threat 10 the peace ana
security OF white overlordshIp, we
were smiled out Of court. They
we're blind as the white world is
today to the fact that though we
nave not big guns, poisonous gas,
oattleships and air planes-we are
not without power. (
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15

Such is the
opinion OF Hen
ny L. Stimson,
former secretary
OF State Of the
United States.
testifying before
the Senate For
eign Relations
Committee, in
Washington, J
c.
Mr.. Stimson
speaks half Of
tho trt1th The
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
The Party Line
By MARIAN

| -
The Easter tide brought many
families far and near together. The
roads were crowded with cars
speeding about TO happy destina-
tions. To Detroit.
Came Charles Myrick Jr., from
Chicago, to spend the day with his
godmother, Mrs, Jennie Walker, and
mis- grandmother. Mrs. Christine
Henry The occasion Was sad too.-
as Charles is leaving Monday Tor
Norfolk, Va, and then 10 sea with
the navy.
The Alfred Bsileys and the Bruce
Baleys motored to Springfield,
ONO, because of the illness of their
father, George F. Bailey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton W. Gaines
left for Cleveland, Ohio, to while
away the time, but are planning TO
be back in Detroit in a few days.
And my Cleveland must
really be the spot Here are
more Detroiters going 10 the Ohioan
metropolis Mr. ssd Mrs. James
A. Watt motored there Sat-
urday. Watt will play with the
Porters' team OF Detroit versus the
AL Star bowling team there.
Mrs, Grace Williams and Miss
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
PROTO SOCIAL CLUB

The Proto Social club held its
last meeting at the home OF Mrs.
F.. Willis Proctor of Hendfie ave.
nue.. Following the usual business
session a delightful menu was
served by the hostess.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
INCREDIBLE BLINDNESS

Blindness on the part Of the white
races, TO all but their own interests
and ambitions is spelling their
doom. They seem prone to fol-
low in the footsteps OF others who
enjoyed dominance and power but
went down TO death and destruction
because they could not see, A study
If the great revolutions OF the world
shows an incredible blindness on the
part OF those whom the revolutions
displaced. Most every important
revolution in the worlds history
could have been averted il those in
power had given a little more JUS
uee. far play and consideration to
those they dominated.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15

Busy NEEDLE CLUB
The Busy Needle club will give a tea
al the nome OF Mrs, Hattie Finley. 6O45
Beecnwood avenue, Sunday, April IS,
Members OF the club include Mrs Edns
simpson. Mrs Viola Wilourn. Mrs
lzetta Terry, Mrs. Abbie Finley. Mrs
Albert Owens, Mrs Leroy Soles. Mrs
Mitchell. Mrs. Fannie Dotson, and Mrs
James Wimbley.
YOUNG PEOPLE FELLOWSHIP
The Young People Fellowship of St
Cyprian church Will give In Scaven-
ger Hunt" on April 20 to make then
contribution to the "On To Amsterdam
Fund"
ST. JAMES c. NJ. z. CHURCH
Rev. william CRANE, pastor
ST. James began its Easter eelebra-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
III G
GRAVE DANGER

Il weigh my words when say
believe that our present Caucasian
civilization is threatened by the
gravest danger with which It has
oeen confronted for four centuries"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15

ner honoriug the birthday OF her son.
Reuben Mosley. Monday evening. April
10. The guests Included Misses Barbara
and Helen lines and William NJ FL
Ington. Jr
IN STREET CAR ACCIDENT
Miss Rienardean Reeves Of $40 Nc
kinney avenue, met with an accident
while boarding crosstown car Sat
urdsy morning OF last week She sus
famed a spraino1 ankle and lacera-
tons OF the legs Miss Reeves Is en-
ployed a, the Booker T, Washington
Grocery store. ana Is also president OF
the B. Y p. U, OF New Light Baptist
church.
INDUSTRIAL ART CLUB
The Industrial Art club met at the
home of Mrs. p. Smith in their regular
meeting Tuesday night OF las, week.
Reports of the bridge breakfast show
ed marked success, The breakfast was
given st7the home Of Mrs. Black Plans
were discussed for pot luck party In
the near future The next meeting Of
he club VIII be al the home OF Mrs
Taylor,
VISITING SOUTH
Mrs Vera Robinson and little daugh-
Ter. Wilhelmina. of 1857 Twenty-nfth
street len last Friday for Martin.
Tenn. where they Viii yisil relatives
and friends
OBITUARY
The funeral services of Mrs Mag
nolis Jones of Vinewood avenue. was
held at St Stephens A. NJ. E. church
of last week at 7 O'Clock. Rev. j. d
Howell, oihcis,ed. f. M. Jones. wid-
over OF the deceased took the body to
Prattsv'lle Ala. Elmer, Jr., and Astoria
Polk, son and daughter, motored-
DEACON UNION
The Deacon's Union held its first
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
BISHOP DENNY PREACHED AT
cYPRIAN CHURCH SUNDAY

HlRnL rev blSupp LANatA ih'iite7
DENLY of Cleveland, Ohio, preached
the II o'clock sermon at St cypriau
Episcopal church Sunday, April 9, be-
fore a very large audience
Bishop Demoy Is the only living
Nero Bishop in the Episcopal church
He served successfully for more than
20 years and retired February l, 1893
Before his elevation into the blshoprie
ne was an outstanding priest and edu-
Gator. having served as principal of a
private school in Denver Colo. where
200 whites and 20 Race children at
tended. in Key West. Fla, he was
asked to take the rectorshIp of a white
congregation. He refused tRe-o.ieS and
explained he had come South to he p
[ his own people, because he felt his
( real work was with them. Bishop
| DENNY is listed in Who's Who; has
many degrees and i. one Of the great
est Hebrew scholars of the Episcopal
church.
The National Girls Friendly Society
! contributed 81 04O 10 his help in sup
porting the work Of Forest City. Ark
| the school OF Christ Church Parochisi
school. 10 help Inc priests at Pine Bluff
ard Hot Springs, Ark, in building
,.'-,,..a.-,.., ..sas.r- ~, g.,
Ark. The Girs' Friendly Society Of
ST. Cyprian contributed 10 this fund,
In the Sunday service Bishop DEM
by blessed two gifts 10 the church, a
sanctuary lamp gwen oS Mrs Doiothy
Harris ana MS Morgan H. Cotmoh IN
honor OF their mother; an aims basin
ait from Mr., and Mrs, william II,
stafks.
Rev. and Mrs. Dade Give Reception
Rev. ard Mrs. Dade entertained with
a reception N honor Of Bishop and
: Mfs.-Den4bV ai-if4e rector SUNDAY eve
ming from TO Q o'clock The hostesses
who assisted at tine rerention included
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pos,o. NJ no,,ld c shuli,ssfar1
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pa od,a nNS'e'i '"u "Ne"uo'Sn Oo'e-
man, MIS- Lueile NhaV's.
Other guests inc uoed MI ana mrs.
X. j. Morton MI and Mrs, Charles
Young DE- and MIS-. Turner, Arthur
/ Medlin' Mrs. Grace Gilbert, Howard
Venable. DR.. William Postles. Mrs.
Alice Harris. Mrs. Clease. Mrs. Marie
Goldston Mrs. Gregory Coleman. Her
man Roscoe. J. Newton Brown. Mrs
Carrie Griffin. Mrs. Mabel Turner.
Mrs. Norma and Jeanett Harrison. Mrs
joyce Richard Miss Virginia Bethel
Miss Mabel Saunders. Mrs Mabel cur.
.ix Mr-.r5 -,y,,,tgr,- ct,.,,,-,s,.,
-. moII, A. - ~. D.
ran m patrar ..a uis
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:, 49,, 49, ''"'", u VI aug
- ., - "iisn'' mr. MARY MOTIFS
VI IuaIe' MIenisdn' benjamin Lam
oert' Mr. ana MIS-. Hichard J. Carter.
/ n > W Johnson Mr.. and Mrs John
/ A. Dunlap, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wheeler, Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Finley and many others
7 VIRGIL MERR1LLS ENTERTAIN
Mr., and Mrs. Virgil Merrill of Hazelet
were host and hostess at breakfast
| given in honor Of the Ri. Rev Edward
0
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15
MONROE

At the Peniecosfal church Easter
Sunday morning. Evan. Besuford de-
ivered very inspiring sermon for
the pastor. Elder Isaac Rivers. We arc
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-15

ar bridge party this year. The party
10 be gwen at the Tuxedo Club April
80 from 4 until 8 O'Clock. Mrs. Rosa
Hill president. Mrs, Lucille NJ Brown
secretary.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-10-20
RED CAPS TIGHTEN
ORGANIZATION STRINGS

AS move to solidify and effect
well knit organization, the Interna-
tional Brotherhood of Red Caps sus-
pended Pennsylvania Station local
COZ, New York City; Philadelphia
Local 601 and Atlantic City Local
GOT for non-payment of per capita
tax. This suspension was made
temporary by the President, Willard
S. Townsend and his action confirm
cd by a majority vote of the Execu-
tive Board. This was not surprise
move but purdy an execution of the
terms sof 1.-THE constitution of The
Brotherhood.
These locals, members of the
Pennsylvania System headed by AL.
McGhee. have f5r several months
failed to meet the financial require
ments of the International, and IN
view of the tremendous fight to
improve the welfare of Red Caps and
to raise their economic condition
to that Of other railroad employees,
the Brotherhood felt that every Red
Cap should do his part 100 per cent
and since these locals had failed,
that only those groups who carried
the burden Of the fight should re-
ceive the protection Of the Interna-
tional office.
President Townsend recently made
the following statement on this sit
uation: 1.-THE International Brother
hood Of Red Caps was organized for
and by Red Caps and with open
arms, accepts every man in the red
cap craft regardless Of race, creed
or color and from it's incipicacy has
exerted every effort to fulfill its
nedge to Red Caps. The result Of
the internationally activities is evil
denced by the declaration of eni-
ployees status to Red Caps by the
Interstate Commerce Commission
the execution Of more than one half
dozen contracts with varions car
riers; improve working conditions
Of Red Caps; recognition and cer-
tifcation by the Mediation Board as
bargaining agency for Red Caps
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-10-20
STATE CAPITAL NEWS
From Department Of State)
EARL. GRIFFITH, Secretary

Two hundred spotted bass, al,
about six inches in length, were
recently shipped by airplane by the
State Conservation Division from
Buckeye Lake to Capetown, Africa.
After experimenting, the Capetown
authorities decided that Ohio fish
are most suitable for propagation
purposes in the waters of that area.
4 " u
Progress is being made on a cur
riculum on conservation education
for the Ohio pubic schools, the
work having been undertaken as a
joint project OF the Ohio Department
of Education and the Ohio Division
of Conservation and Natural Re-
sources. The new plan will make
conservation q part of the regular
school curriculum and gives definite
assurance that the information, SO
greatly needed in making the on
coming generation conservation
minded. will reach all Of the school
children, at least in the Elementary
grades. A large statewide commit
tee of prominent educators at a
meeting held in Columbus October
13 endorsed the plan.
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce,
the largest and Oldest statewide
! business organization in the state,
will hold its 46th annual convention
at Cleveland on November 16 and
In. Announcement Of the meeting
states that it will be the most i'm
! portant convention held in twenty
years. ssThe tasks at hand are the
tasks at home and Ohio's first job
is peace time problems of production
and progress. These issues include
the present staggering Indebtedness
of the nation and its unsolved unem-
ployment problem; search for new
| markets; increasing taxation; un-
manageable surnuses Of agriculture
and low farm prices says the an
nouncement
The Wildlife Research Station at
Ohio State University reported Oc-
tober that Ohio nimrods should
have good hunting this year in the
state pheasant area. A recent sur
vey showed large increase in phea-
SAINTS but to XIII. the hens would
be "Kiiling the goose that lays the
golden eggs, says the report in !
plea to save the hens.
y u
A special tax committee of tn.
| Ohio Senate has started an investi
CATION to find what would be ths
probable cost of the proposed Bige
low old-age pension system, whicl
will come before the voters at mex
months general election.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-10-20

in more than q dozen instances and
the greatest of all, up to now, a
successful fight before the Wage and
Hour Division to secure the bene-
fits Of the Fair Labor Standards
Act.
''This program has been carried
on with tremendous sacrifice on the
part of Red Caps and with great
financial strain on their meager in
come. With a big fight still in the
offing, believe and am sustained
in MY belief by the Executive Board
that those entitled to these benefits
should be those who have at heart
the interest Of the Red Cap craft
and those who exemplify their in
terest by following to the fullest ex-
tent, the terms Of our International
constitution.
SIN the suspensions of locals Col,
602 and 607, theExecutive Board has
only acted on its invested authority
and holds no rancor against the men
Of these locals. It will be a plea
sure to reinstate them as members
Of the International when they per-
form their financial duties to the
organization
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-10-20
THE FORUM
The Wonderful
Patience of God


Where there IS no wisdom the
people perish. There is no one on
earth that has suffered as much as
Jesus. Jesus Is very sad. Try to
do your bit. Keep the Sabbath
Holy DO not practice folly or trick
cry in the churches, respect the
churches. They were built to wor-
ship God in. A nation viii, be saner
and happier if they viii keep folly
and trickery out Of the schools, poll
tics and Places Of business.
lMrs.l P. 7. DepINA.
Dayton, Ohio.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-10-20

The State Department Of Indus
trial Relations has declared a policy
to widen the scope Of state minimum
wage codes for women and minors
and will conduct survey Of beauty
parior and Office workers wages in
the larger cities, Codes are now in
effect for three industries--laun-
dries, dry cleaning and hotels and
restaurants,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07
Burdella Erwin Weds
Indianapolis Minister in
Beautiful Nuptial Ceremony

snapdragons and sweet peas.
The junior bridesmaid, Barbara
Jean Wheeler, niece of the bride,
was dressed in peach chiffon over
taffeta, a foor-length model, and
carried a basket of shasta daisies.
Granville MCGEE, ringbearer,
wore white linen and carried the
ring in a heart-shaped satin pill
low. Mr.. Thomas Nickels of Indi-
annapolis was best man and was
attired in all white, as was the
groom.
Mrs. Edward Erwin, mother of
the bride, wore a pea green pebble
crepe and a corsage of sweet peas
and roses.
Out-of-town guests included Mrs.
Ernest Thompson and daughters,
Lavon and Andrea, and Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Henry Erwin of Chicago.
In the receiving line during the
reception was Mrs. Thomas Nickels
of Indianapolis, a bride Of a week,
wearing her wedding gown Of
white bridal satin, and a corsage
of sweet peas and roses.
Numerous lovely and useful gifts
were on display.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-07-07

Before an improvised altar of
palms, lighted candles and peonies,
Miss Birdella Erwin, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Erwin, GIT
Rondo St., became the bride of
Rev. Paul Moore of Indianapolis
Saturday, June II, at $3.50 p. m.
Rev. Alfred Lawrence officiated,
assisted by Rev. Curtis Moore of
Terre Haute, Indiana, the groom's
father. Nuptial music was played
by Mrs. o. Tiffin and Mr.. Clarence
Hopkins, who sang, "My Task" by
Ashford.
The bride was lovely in a gown
of silk lace made on simple lines
and fashioned with a high neckline,
long sleeves and long train. She
wore finger-tip length veil of illu-
sion tulle edged with lace in cOro-
net effect held in place with orange
blossoms. Her slippers were white
kid and her bouquet was of johann
ma Hill roses, white snapdragons,
sweet peas and baby breath.
The maid of honor, Miss Andrea
Thompson of Chicago, cousin of the
bride, wore sunset pink taffeta en-
broidered with gold, made on prin-
cess lines. Mrs. Doris Wheeler,
sister of the bride, and Mrs. L.
Henry Erwin of Chicago, sister-in-
law, were bridesmaids. They wore
fioor-length gowns fashioned alike,
with short ruffled boleros of peach
and aqua chiffon over taffeta. All
the attendants wore white hats
trimmed with flowers and yelling
and carried bouquets of roses,