The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-02-11
AROUND
ANN ARBOR

iages. in many Ways first. a writer
may express his views without the
danger OF being questioned about his
opinions; secondly. he isn't bothered
by publicity seekers . Then. there
IS the secret pleasure Of hearing your
work complimented and the Incentive
10 turn out better copy If you near it
criticized You can learn what the
public wants and then Try 10 cater to
their tastes,
Which, the subject just discussed.
reminds me OF a quotation OF Francis
Bacon. ! believe. Reading makeih a
full na=B.- conferences a ready man. and
writing an exact man" or which my
Interpretation is that reading. almost
any type OF literature. II you read with
a clear mind. has an educational value.
conference. in my opinion makes a
man able to cope wish the world with
confidence. without which most OF
US are lost, now comes writing. an old
sdage almost tells the answer l want
TO put down. the old saying that prac-
tice makes perfect, which isn't quite
true as none of us are, or ever will be-
perfect E.
Now that has been said by me and
read by you. we can now proceed with
subjects OF lighter vein. Harking
back to the first paragraph about
anonymity, people who wonder who the
writer OF this column is asked the very
person whose identity they were try
ing to ascertain.
Once more in our midst is the Beau
Brummel of the Midway. the one and
only Lacey Fondren. for how long is
impossible to determine. Bot your
friends and creditors are glad to see
GU back, old boy. yes sir ..
A small world indeed, says Al in
one OF his weekly letters to yours
truly. He met an old friend of his
from Ohio. but now in Detroit. Bob
Settles Is his name He knows folks in
A A
In my wandering about town many
sights appear TO me that seen through
the eyes Of a stranger really are beau
tiful, but being right under our very
cycs5-s.e- characterization -tlaea,--
Even in its winter garb. the scenery
has a touching appeal. And the uni
versi,y is one Of the most beautiful in
the country. The stadium the obser-
and many other features help
make Ann Aroorscne of the ranking
cities.
Why at times do some people act
normal friendly and kind. then for
some reason or another they freeze"
up A shining example is Eddy Knox |
well known younsster about town. You |
can't make AIRY real friends that way
Eddy Ask your dad if you're in
doubt. -
A new magazine called "silhouettes"
is edited by Race members. It deals !
activities various orsani-
cations. achievements of Race men-t
bers throughout the country, in the |
theatrical world. legit and screen. bust I
ness and sport world II really de- |
serves your reading and your support. |
Sanford Mckinney is planning 10
expand his business locally this time. |
Keep your eyes open for the opening |
which will be announced soon,
Has Joe Scott given up his plan TO .
go 10 California ard wed a senorita? .
That was the height of his ambition .
a few months ago BY the way where |
has he been Keeping himself?
Al has met another friend Of his
whom ne hasn't seen since she left |
lima Ohio four years ago. Ruth Pick /
ering his used 10 be flame.
Aleaths Chandler seems 10 be wor-
ried about something. VITO IS he T
Aleathaq I believe I can name him. /
shall I do So7
Give the bows a break down al An
4rpv,s donicil. they can use CHAR
ettes MAGAZINES and toothpaste, etc.
MANY people complain about the
ack OF church news. but it's not due
10 negligence on the part OF your re-
porter, my work is so confirming that
rs impossible for me to get out among
he church services, Many people
ave promised 10 gather il for me. but
.omething always prevents their doing
N Your church news can be sent
n the same wav mat all the rest Of
he contributions are Really. there
{ no excuse Tor csureh activities not
,efne published. Your church clubs
can write il out and SIND
: 10 Sandf,rd's
While We are criticizing the lack
- coonerat3on among the church mem T
,ers. we also ask why the Dunbsr
civic center doesn't send the future
activities and past 10 be printed We
IS tax payers and the institution being
open 10 the public have a right TO know
md let other know. especially when
here is no added cost for doing so;
lust what is going on and where and
,o,u our donations membership fees