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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
STARTS
WHEN z MEN
ABUSE WOMEN
Three Persons Taken To
Hospital After
Riot

Two white men and Negro all
received treatment at Receiving
hospital last week within a few
minutes OF each other for injuries
alleged to have been sustained in a
free. for all fight over an alleged
slur by the two white men to two
colored girls standing on a street
corner last Thursday at approxi-
mately 10 pm.
Twenty-two-year-oid Charles
Washington. Of 2lS Owen. Henry
Deuber, SO, white. of l9645 Coven-
try. and Arnold Rand, %, white, of
1929 Phillips street were those
treated at the hospital.
According to the story disclosed
by police, Rand and Deuber were
driving north on John R and APP
preached Owen street when they
saw Collen Dozier, 26, and Gussie
Williams standing on the corner.
It is charged that Rand whistled
al The girls. II was then mat Leroy
Dudley, rs, of 626 owen, a friend
Of Miss Dozier, interceded on behalf
Of the girls. A short time later,
some unidentified person called
Charles Washington from his home,
and the free for all fight was on.
Rand claims. so police say. that
he does not know who cut him,
while his companion was too intoxi-
Gated, according to police, to tell
coherent story. Charles Washington
claims he was cut by Rand All
the men were held as prisoners at
the hospital after receiving treat.
ment for their wounds.
The two women and Leroy Dud-
ley were released after being ques-
toned by police. At the hospital
Charles Washington was treated for
a stab wound ito the abdomen, a
lacerated right hand and left side;
Henry Deuber for a confusion Of the
forehead and lips, while Arnold
Rand, the other white man, was
treated for a lacerated chin and a
stab wound to the chest.
At approximately 4 pm, Monday
the condition Of Charles Washing
ton was reported as Temporarily
serious by hospital attaches. The
condition Of the other men were
reported non serious.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
ChiIdProdigy
In G u e S t
Appearance

Phillippa Duke Schuyler, child
genius composer and pianist of ma
tional fame, will appear in Detroit
non Sunday, December 81 at Bethel
JANE. church, Rev. William Peck.
pastor.
Phillippa recently composed her
fifty-first selection for the piano.
which she played at her e1ghth
birthday celebration. She started
composing a, the age Of three. She
broadcasts regularly over the NBC
hook-up from New York City.
Philippe has been presented in
many recitals throughout the East.
She gives a program Of III hours
duration. playing selections from
the masters. with equal ease Of
Interpretation as she plays her own
compositions. Detroit music lovers
of all races will be pleased for an
opportunity to hear this wonder
child.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
RIOT IS BARE LY AvERTED A
IKE LEVINE KILLS CUST0
hree Are Wounded After Whites Insult Girls
Brutality
Trial Again
In Court

On last Tuesday, Albert Chylla,
40 years old, Fort street station de-
tective was again brought to trial
for an alleged assault and battery
to 10 year old Jasper Choice who
complained he was brutally beaten
while IN custody on last June %.
At a previous trial Chylla failed
to be convicted when the jury was
dismissed by Recorders Judge Dom
aid Van Zile after celebrating for
more than eleven hours.
For the second time Jasper Choice
Of 634 Polk street, River Rouge
told the crowded court how the de-
fend;nt Albert ChylIa struck him,
breaking his jawbone, then made
him wipe up his own blood.
There has been no great change
in the testimony given at the pres
ent trial from that previously CIV
en-. Monday evening, Bert Smith
retold of seeing Chylla abuse Choice
while on his way to the detectives
room for questioning concerning
an alleged prowling in the vicinity
of Bowling and Beacon streets in
River Rouge.
Tuesday afternoon Patrolman
Lawrence Rsyfield- one of the seu-
eral officers apprehending Choice
on June q repeated how Jasper was
found near the streets question
and then taken to the Fort street
station Officer Rayfield used chalk
blackboard and pointer to show the
ten women, two men jury how six
police officers chased a prowler in
the weeds near the home of the
complainant about midnight of
June 81 just prior to the arrest
Of Jasper Choice on the same night.
Detective Raymond Brown, the
fellow officer OF Detective Albert
ChylIa during Choices period Of
police custody took the stand early
Tuesday afternoon.
The week-old trial is expected to
last several days longer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

More than 5000 volunteer solicit
tors will take the field in the
twenty-second annual Community
Fund Campaign, November 6 to 81,
in an effort to raise money for the
support OF 80 charitable agencies.
T. Although no definite goal has
been set for this years drive the
unpaid workers are aiming to raise
a million dollars more than last
year to meet the needs Of the agen-
cies who depend upon the Fund to
continue their services in 1910.
This year, every penny subscribed
to the Fund by the public will be
used for the needy who are helped
by Community Fund agencies, This
has been made possible by few
Detroiters whose gifts will defray
all the administration and campaign
costs of the Fund.
Community Fund agencies form
a network in metropolitan De-
troit from Crosse Pointe TO Wyan-
dotte and Trenton, and from the
river to Royal Oak Township.
Help is given TO the sick who arc
unable 10 pay a private physician.
homeless and orphan children are
given shelter and some agencies
help families with their problems
and care for aged persons. Youth
services and protective work ere
among the other services given by
Fund agencies.
Last year. 1893 dependent chill
dren we're given care in institutions
and foster homes or were under
the supervision Of Community Fund
child-caring agencies.
Agencies engaged III care Of the
sick gave nursing Sc. ice TO 1921
persons, clinics helped 66.446 PEI
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

The defendant stataed he had met
the white girl when she visited
q Negro girl friend whose home
was next door to that of his cous-
in who lived at 4515 Bangor ave-
nue.. During this time, the accused
boy stated that he talked to the
white girl and finally was alone
with her in a car where they talked
for a while.
Girl Changes Her Story
Under cross examination by de-
Tense counsel, the white complain
Aant changed her testimony given
hi an examination before Record
er's Judge Van Zile by saying the
alleged act took place in the de-
PENDANTS cousins home instead Of
in the car as previously claimed.
The accused boy stated that he
was arrested for the alleged crime
about Christmas Of 1898 and was
released on what he thought was
. $500 bond.
Strenuous cross examination by
attorney Samuel Weller caused the
complainant to give different YER
sion of the alleged act, it was learn
ed this week
Judge Stein then reserved a de-
dsion until Friday of this week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28

Brilliant police work by Negro
detectives Of the special investga-
ton squad resulted in the arrest Of
Jesse Allen. %, no home address
for investigation Of the mystery
murder last week Of George Hutch
inson. Of 975 Benton street, who
died from a deep stab wound under
the left ear.
The accused man was arrested by
Detective Lieut. Wallace Williams
Detective, Robert Mitchell, William
Fuller and Serg. Edward White
The officers stated Allen was hiding
under bed at 1910 Illinois street
an apartment Of William Browner.
Allen Relates His Story
According to the accused mans
story as given to Oct Lieut.. Earl
Anderson and Detective Fullerton
Of the homicide squad assigned TO
investigate the case, Allen ex-
planned the fatal stabbing by ad-
hitting the alleged knitting OF
Hutchinson.
Hutchinson and Allen became en-
gagged in an argument over Beatrice
Johnson the alleged eiHl-fEieRd Of
the deceased man. Jesse Allen. so
police say. admitted that about five
months ago. he had been the COM
panion OF Beatrice Johnson. When
they were out on the porch, Allen
stated Hutchinson asked him il he
was still hanging around the woman
in question, after which an argu-
ment ensued. Allen claims Hutchin-
son was armed with a box found
on the porch and that he cut the
deceased man during the alterca-
ton following the heated argu-
ment on the porch at 932 Napoleon
street last Saturday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
CARELESS Use
OF FIREARM
IS CHARGED
Citizens Hold Mass Meet
In Protest OF
Gun-Play

An enraged citizenry Of North
Detroit has hurled serious accusa-
tons at Ike Levine, proprietor of a
sandwich shop at 1900 Oakland
avenue, for what they termed vas
wanton and careless use OF fire
arms, resulting in the death OF
James Rssif4esi- innocent 233-yeaf-
old customer at his business place
last Friday night following an
! alleged argument between the
white proprietor and several OF his
patrons.
Took Law in Own Hands
Charging specifically that Ike
Levine was in the habit OF flour
ishing his gun on the slightest
provocatiOn, almost to the point OF
intimidating his customers with it,
various citizens have gathered to-
gether and voiced their loud dis
approval of a citizen taking the
law into his own hands" and there
by killing an innocent bystander.
Shot through the abdomen last
Friday, James Raines. %. OF 1893 E.
Philadelphia. died Wednesday at
Receiving hospital
Ike Levine, 40. of 1905 Elmhurst
avenue, the white proprietor OF
f+teis-becr garden at $500 oakland
avenue, is charged with the shoot
ing Of Raines, according to wit
nesses and police assigned to in
vcstigate the case.
IS Witnesses Listed
Thirteen witnesses to the shooting
fray we're listed and questiened by
police. According to the story given
police, James Raines was one Of 10
men in a group drinking at the
beer garden, during which time
some trouble arose between Ike
Levine and Walter johnson, %, Of
8035 Riopelle street
Noted, so witnesses stated, for his
quickness in Furnishing a gun, keot
handy in his business place. Ike
Levine attempted to eject Walter
Johnson but was prevented from
assaulting Johnson with a hammer
taken from behind the bar when
the group Of men stood in his wav.
to apparently protect their friend
Johnson.
Fires on Youth
It Was then, so police records
stated that Levine fired one shot
from a gun on his person at John
son. but which went astray and
struck James Raines in the alb
domen.
Ike Levine was later arrested
and held for investigation Of "an
assault with intent to kilr' by de-
tectives Of the homicide squad.
Protest Wanton Shooting
Immediately following the So
called lawless Shooting. various
citizens under the leadership Of
Louis Taylor met in a mass meeting
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
See RIOT. Page 2
Tuskegeeans
To Present
Patterson

The Detroit TusRegee Alumni
will present Friday, November 3,
in a lecture. DR.. Frederick D Pat
lerson. president Of Tuskegee In
stitute at Tuskegee. Ala. The lee
ture will take place at Second Bap-
fist church, AL Monroe.
Tuskegee alumni are especially
invited to attend the lecture Off
GERS OF the group are James NJ.
Harklcss, president members Of the
planning committee. Walter Dams
by. Mrs L. J. Ssdler, Mrs. Alberta
Pruitt. Luther Dawson. Mrs. Julia
Mitchell
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
YOUNG BOY
DENIES HE
RAPED GIRL
White Girl Changes Her
Story Concerning
Circumstances

A seventeen year old Negro youth
arrested for alleged rape of a six
teen year old white girl and tried
n. the private room of Recorders
Judge Christopher Stein will hear
his fate Friday, October q.
Judge Stein commented that in
eident was too important to make
a hasty verdict and the case was
taken under advisement, the de-
tense counsel stated, until Friday.
Boy Denies Rape Charge
In conversation with Michigan
Chronicle reporter, the youthful
defendant denied that he had had
relations with the girl in question.
But did admit that he was alone
with her in a car on October 81,
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
Detectives Find Slayer
Hiding Under Bed

Detective Fullerton disclosed that
George HUTCHINSON had been con-
victcd Of sodomy and had served
time in prison for the offense and
had a reputation for being a dan
gerous character. At present it is
unknown what charges will be
placed against Jesse Allen pending
complete investigation into the
fatal cutting.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-28
Community Fund To
Open Drive, NoU. 6

sons and 1882 children and adults
received hospital care.
Family services and care Of the
aged by agencies doing that type
of work helped 1882 persons.
Youth services Of agencies like
the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, and
Camp Fire Girls reached 84,976 boys
and girls.
Protective work which placed the
sympathetic guidance of agencies
Evening star., 1939-04-02
loyul Order Of Moose

The Executive Board of Columbia
Lodge will meet Tuesday at pm. at
1414 Eve street NV. to arrange for
the election of officers on April IL
The following candidates were SUBJ
mitted by the Nominating Commit
tee last Tuesday: George H. Eddie
man. E. R. Thompson. dictator
William r. Sullivan. Howard Clark
vice dictator: William B. Hubbs
Edward Thorpe. prelate; Milton V
Hanson, treasurer; Paul Elliott. Eric
Finney, trustee. and George H
Eddlema, delegate to supreme con-
vention: w. F. Amole, alternate
delegate.
The Cumberland Marching Club
will hold dance on Saturday night
in the lodge room from 9 to IL.
Women of the Moose.
Columbia Chapter will hold a
special meeting April 6 at pm
at 1414 I street NV. to accept
applications for membership. A
class of candidates will be initiated
on April IA in honor of Grand
Dean Martha Sterling of Erie, Pa
In connection with the special meet
ing Mrs. Anna Wagner, ritual chair
man, will conduct rehearsal.
On Saturday at 2:30 the Children
of the Moose Dancing Glass will
meet at Moose Hall with Instruc-
tress Miss Gladys Donaldson in
charge.
Mrs. Pauline Miller, child care
and training chairman, will conduct
the story hour at pm for the
children of the Emergency Home of
the Central Union Mission.
Evening star., 1939-04-02

Lillian Collins. first ceremonial
lady: Myrtle Craley, second cere-
monial lady; Lottie Sener, jr,, P. H.
P. trustee.
The appointed officers are: Eliza
beth Forker, oriental guide; Belle
Thompson. marshall; Lilly Langley,
inner guard; Nellie Hanson, outer
guard; Mildred Rohr. prophecies;
Loretta Ach. directress: Ann Allen,
musician; Bessie Towson, P. H. P,
captain of patrol.
The high priestesS was presented
with her jeweled fez by Past High
Priestess Lottie Sener.
The grand high priestess was
presented with gift from the
court by Mrs. Sener, who also
presented her own officers with a
small remembrance. Kitty Smith
presented the past high priestess
with her jewel and Ann Allen pre-
sented her with her life member
ship card. The high priestess pre-
sented her with a gift from her
officers.
A tea will be given today in
honor of the grand high priestess
and the officers at the home OF
Myrtle Craley. 4O04 Georgia avenue
NV. 4::3O to pm. Members and
friends are invited.
On Tuesday meeting of the
court will be held in BrightWood
Temple.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Woodmen Circle

Willow Grove will meet April 7
at pm. The Imps Club were
guests of Miss Evelyn Hunter and
Miss Clara Bookhultz at the latter's
home on March o. A donation was
made to the Metropolitan Police
Boys Club.
Forty-two members attended the
sixth State convention of the Su-
preme Forest recently held in Bal
timore. officers of Willow Grove
and the Polly Ann Guards gave the
initiatory floor work with the as
sistance of Miss Roberta Baker.
captain. A cash award was presented
to the drill team. The following
State officers from this grove were
elected to serve for four years: State
vice president, Mrs. Ruth Drish;
secretary, Mrs Caroline Gentner:
fourth auditor, Mrs. Aileen Dalkin,
and national representative. Mrs.
Pauline Rohrs.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Sons, Daughters Of Liberty

State Councillor Mrs. Ethel G.
Thorpe announced plans have been
completed for the annual convention
at the Raleigh Hotel on May 3
Special guests will be National
Councillor Lloyd E. Sakers of Balti-
more and National Secretary Mat
thew Kenney of Philadelphia.
Justice Council met, with Coun-
cilor Mrs. Florence Britcher pre-
siding. Mrs. Mary E. Risler, State
chairman, announced a committee
meeting at the Hotel Raleigh on
April 10. Mrs. Ethel Fowler, State
guide, spoke. Mrs Okie Young,
chairman. announced plans for a
social following the meeting next
Thursday night at Northeast Ma
sonic Temple. Mrs. Florence Lazarus
will be hostess.
Columbia Council will meet Fri
day night at Northeast Masonic
Temple to entertain in honor of
Past State Councillors Mrs. Sue
Mehaffie, Mrs. Anna L. Dryer and
Richard RICHTER of that council and
the past State councillors Of the
District of Columbia.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Y. W.C. A. News

The Sunday afternoon tea hour
will be observed from 4 to S. From
to 6 there will be Palm Sunday
vesper service with Mrs. Helen Tur-
ley and Elizabeth Somers Glee Club
furnishing the music. From to
10 o'clock the Armenian Ladies
Club will hold a Palm Sunday serv-
ice.
The Blue Triangle Club Executive
Committee will meet Monday at 7:3O.
On Thursday the club will meet for
supper at 6, public affairs discussion
group at Z, followed by a business
meeting at 8.
The Junior High Girl Reserve In
terclub Council will meet Wednes-
day at 4.
The xenos Club will meet at 8
on Wednesday. At 1890 on We'd
nesday there will be a lunchen for
young married women who are more
or less interested in organizing a
new group within the Y. w. C. A.
for newly-married women or young
married.
Meeting for the week will be,
Chapter Council, II, Monday; Eliza
beth Somers Glee Club, tbs Mon
day; Publicity Committee, II, Tues
day; Membership Committee, AS,
Thursday: Ensemble Glass In Music,
Friday, 7:l5.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Duuohters Of America

The state councillor, Mrs. Ruth M.
Warren, and her staff visited Unity
Council last Tuesday. On April 4
they will visit Mount Vernon Coun-
Gil at Northeast Masonic Temple
and Pride of Washington Council
on April 13 at Northeast Masonic
Temple.
The grand class initiation will be
held at the Raleigh Hotel on April
II at 7:3O pm
Barbara Frietchie Council will
hold a party April at Odd Fellows
Hall. Bunker Hill road. near Thirty
fourth street. Mount Rainier, Md.
Golden Rule Council was presided
over by Miss Veronica Harris, coun-
cilor. Applications were received
from Mrs. Elizabeth Clark. Miss
Vera Beatrice Lowry and Miss Hilda
Inez Jackson. Past State Councillor
Mrs. Ollie Montgomery installed
Mrs. Alberta Benfield as the asso-
ciate Junior past councillor and Mrs.
Della Bell as warden. Elected to
membership were Mabel Leona
DoSOAl. Ao4S IVA 4SIldAl, V1l D. IIdy
Kissinger, Miss Rosalie Ritterger,
William C. Simms, Miss Ethel Wiss-
man. Miss Lillian S. Wright, Mrs.
Mary E. Wright and Miss Dorothy
Thelma Zimmerman. They will be
placed in the class initiation on
April IL.
At the last meeting of Fidelity
Coupcil the following applied for
membership: Miss Helen M. Smith
and Mrs. Lula M. Shipley.
Esthers Council officially received
the state and national officers. Mrs.
Ruth Strother, councillor, presided.
The program included vocal solos
by Mrs. Irene Cottingham and Fred
Fisher and selections by an orches-
ira composed of members of the
Mems Bible Glass of the Eldbrook
M. E. Church, Lyle E. Corley, ban
joist and guitarist; Fred Fisher and
his Avalon Orchestra and Bernard
v. Long ana Elwood Barnes.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Southeast Citizens
To 0ppose Wharf

A delegation representing civic
interests of Southeast Washington
has been organized to protest pro-
posed construction of Occoquan
wharf at the foot of Virginia ave-
nue. Sc. before Commissioner 1t.
Col. David McCoach.
Led by Adelbert w. Lee, president
of the Randle Highlands Citizens
Association, the body is comprised
of the Southeast Council of Citi-
Zens' Associations, which boasts a
membership of II groups. South
east Business Mems Association. the
Anacostia Lions Club and represen-
tatives of the Southeast Citizens
Association. Randle Highlands and
Congress Heights.
Mr. Lee emphasized the primary
objection to the wharf is that its
. establishment would constitute an
undesirable element" since 'it is
2 inevitable that the buildings will
: be designated to handle any over
flow of prisoners of the District Jail
,, during regular transportation and
emergencies 1t is feared that
there would be resulting danger
4 of escaping prisoners in the popu-
lous neighborhood.
The delegation also feels such
construction would be detriment
: to the area from a Identification
standpoint. Special emphasis is
also placed on the impeachment of
: vehicular traffic over the Anacostia
Bridge engendered by frequent op-
Grafton of the draw to allow passage
!. of the prison boats, This would
bring about IAN even more serious
) traffic situation on the bridge and
& would also detain for long periods
\. fire engines or other emergency
4 vehicles, thereby hazarding public
i protection, according to Mr.. Lee.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Python Sisters

Rathbone Temple met, with Mrs.
Sue Newcomb presiding. in the
absence of the most excellent chief,
Mrs. Eula Stevens. Mrs. Miriam
Fleming was reinstated. Mr.. Rich
ardson was initiated.
An invitation was received from
Mr.. and Mrs. Christian Kar to be
present at the celebration OF their
golden wedding anniversary. The
knights of this temple will enter
tain the ladies some time in April
Acommittee meeting was held at the
home of Stanley Stine, arranging de-
tails for this entertainment. Date
will be announced later. Mrs. Freda
Stlne, grand junior, made a short
address.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
| Modern Woodmen of
America

Oscar E. Aleshire. national presi-
dent. will visit Washington on April
6 and will address a joint meeting Of
all M. w. A. camps of the District
of Columbia at Talbot Camp, Naval
Lodge Building, at 8 pm. E, J. Bull
lard of Detroit. national chairman
of the Board of Directors, will &C
company him.
A class adoption of so members is
scheduled in honor of President
Aleshire. Special entertainment has
been arranged. Refreshments will
be served. Arrangements for the
meeting are in charge OF District
Manager v. W. Potter.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
B. P. O. Elks

James E. Collilower has been ap-
pointed district deputy exalted ruler
and will install the newly-elected
officers of the lodge on Wednesday
night. They are: Harold T. Pease,
exalted ruler; William j. Kelly,
esteemed leading knight; S. Albert
Mickler, loyal knight; Allen Duvall,
lecturing knight; William S. Shelby,
secretary; William F. Engle, treas
urer; Daniel Cleary, tiler; Gustave
w. Brahler, trustee, three years. A
buffet supper will be served after
the session, which will be called at
7:30 pm.
For distinguished services rendered
during the last years, L. M. Young
will be presented with a honorary
life membership. The lodge will
also present a testimonial to Gus
tave w. Brahlsr for special and
meritorious services rendered during
his long incumbency of Office.
The concert of the Elks' Boys
Band scheduled for April IL at Nc
Kinley High School, has been
changed to April II.
Evening star., 1939-04-02
Royol Arcunum

Grand Regent Herman Wealthal
has called a meeting of the five
councils on Wednesday at 1414 I
street NV. at pm. Rekent H. R.
Middleton of Oriental Council will
preside, with H. L. Wright IN the
orators dias. Richard S. Wolfe OF
District Council will be presented
the 50-year veterans medal by the
grand regent.
The grand regent will announce
plans for a grand visitation night Ill
April and a ladies night in May.
A class initiation will be held oy
Oriental Council on April 10. The
60th anniversary celebration OF
Oriental Council will be held on
May 3.