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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
THE TURNER ROSS CASE

The resignation of Turner w. Ross, To-
cal postotfice employee from the presidency
of the West Side Human Relations organiza-
ton which he had headed for the past several
years. ha aroused no little comment among
local colo citizens as it is reported that
his resignation was caused by pressure from
one of the Detroit Postotfice officials
When a committee. headed by the Rev.
Charles Hill, pastor of the Hartford Avenue
Baptist church. recently called at the office
of Hon. Peter Wiggle, assistant postmaster
to protest against the pressure placed upon
Mr.. Ross, the committee was informed in eff
feet that the postoffice objected to any of its
employees taking part in any public issues of
a controversial nature Mr.. Ross, it is stated
was asked to resign from the presidency of
his West Side organization whose publica-
ton had encouraged colored citizens to re-
fuse to patronze one of the theatres in that
section which was alleged to be unfair to
Negroes, and failure to resign would have
cost him his postoffice job
According to reports, the manager of
the theatre against whom the West Side
Human Relations organization had been ac-
tive, complained TO the postoffice authorities
and is said to have declared that the boycott
had caused him to lose considerable patron
age
Colored citizens in West Detroit have
expressed their determination to continue to
withhold their patronage from the theatre in
question, until its Negro patrons are given
the consideration they demand They plan
to continue the work of the West Side Human
Relations organization in interest of the
race. regardless of the resignation of Mr.
Ross
Bona fide citizens of any racial group in
America have the right under the Con-
stitution to vote and to seek in every legiti-
mate way to protect and safeguard the inter-
ests Of their people. The holding of a post
office job or other Federal position should
not deprive a citizen of these fundamental
rights in our democratic nation
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23

The schools of Detroit are open again
and thousands Of children, many of them of
tender age, are trudging to and from school
each day
Because of the presence of these chill
dren on our streets, the traffic hazard is con-
siderably increased, particularly at street
crossings.
Of course, safety patrol boys and police
officers have been assigned at dangerous
crossings to guide school children in safety
across the streets, but all crossings are not
guarded Furthermore, there is the posi-
bility that small children in going to OF from
school, may thoughtlessly run between park
ed cars OF attempt to cross in the middle of
blocks, and for this reason it will be neces-
sary for motorists to use extraordinary pre-
caution in driving, especially in the neighbor-
hood Of public schools.
School teachers and safety officers do
all in their power to warn and train the chill
dren Of our city to watch out for automobiles
and to stop, Look and Listen" before they
cross the street. but despite these admoni-
tons there will be not few small children
who will forget to observe due caution. The
motorists Of our city owe i. to these children
and themselves to help protect the young
sters from traffic accidents by obeying
speed regulations, stopping at stop streets,
observing red lights and slowing down in
making right turns.
A little extra care and courtesy on the
part of automobile drivers and bicyclists will
help save scoreseo children from accidents
and death tits duty that no motorist can
afford to neglect.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Valley Goes Wild
CONTINUED from page II

And II was. With the large in
flux OF fight fans from other cities.
Paradise Valley went 10 town in It's
celebration OF Louis victory. The
Paradise Valley Merchants asso-
citation staged the big demonstra-
ton dowr on st. Antoine street.
The Main Stroll was blocked off
for two blocks. from Graiiot ave-
nue. 10 Adams avenue, and hilarity
reigned from carly evening until
late Thursday morning.
A hot swing band was mounted
on a stard built for the occasion
and the boys poured out some hot
numbers as the boys and gals lit
tcrbuggcd until they grew weary
Every night spot was packed Ia
capacity, ana the restaurants did a
land office business.
And Hastings street had its cele-
bration. as did Milford. Chene and
Dawson avenue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Ross Resignation
Continued from page y

Hill asked Wiggle If there was a
law prohibiting postal employees
from participating in civic actiyi-
ties. The assistant postmaster told
him that while there was no law
prohibiting employees from such
action, it Was the policy OF The
Post Office to restrain all en-
ploycs from taking part in ary
controversial affair.
The clergyman retoricd that
postal employees we're virtually in
slavery II this was the policy
Wiggle told him that he could in
terpret the law any way that
would please him.
The assistant postmaster also
told the committee that Ross would
have been suspended II he would
have refused to resign.
it was the charge Of the COM
mlitee that the management of tho
Granada theatre had retitioncd tho
Post Office for the dismissal NJ
Ross Immediately after the boycott
had been started. charging thai
the action had caused them a
loss Of more than $500 each week.
Ross and other officials OF the
Council stated that the boycott
would not be stopped but would
be carried on more vigorously now
The West Side Human Relations
Council has been active IL civic af-
fairs on the West Side for the past
three years. cleaning OF disorderly
houses and gambling dens. The
council has no political affiliations
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
EDITORIAL PAGE
.KALAM AGO
BY julius C. Baker

Mrs. Mary Jane Phillips Byron,
OF Indiana Harbor. was a recent
visitor here. being the guest OF
her sister. Ms. Z. Mitchell. Mrs.
Byron was guest OF honor at many
receptions and outings. also a
guest OF Mrs. Robert Wright.
Mrs. Wilkinson and daughter,
wilhelmira. OF Topeka. Kans.. were
recent visitors in Kalamazoo. They
were entertained at dinner CIV
en- by MS. Estelle Leddington. Miss
Wilkinson was former student al
Western state Teachers college III
this city.
Mr.. and Mrs Chester Wares are
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Da-
Wis. in Lansing. Mich.
Arnold c. Baker left last Sun
day evening for Nashville. Tenn,
where he will resume his duties as
director OF Bethlehem center. Mr..
Baker has beer visiting his parents
here for the past two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Sutton. Miss
Willie Mary Scott and Sterling Da-
Wis were visitors In Lansing last
Sunday
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
RACE ARTISTS
CONTINUED from page ,

public knows that a carbon copy is
merely mechanical reproduction
and never contain the distinctive
ness OF the original.
For those that bear with ME thus
far. take particular note that in
presenting the position OF race ar
lists in American popular music.
have drawn no line OF distinction
between sweet or swing music.
There is none III leave no other
thought with YOU, my purpose is
accomplished II the music machine
operator would also cast aside
these non-eXistant distinctions
when buying the records OF race
artists. True. so much has been
written and said of swing and the
Negro musician In the same
breath that IL is Understandable
how such a misconcepiion Is
brought about. That the dIstinc-
ton docs not exist is yisably evil
denced by the fact that recordings
OF the sweet music by Negro bands
and vocalists have proved as pop
ular and profitable as their swing
records
II is we'll 10 hear la mind
that the race artist is not limited
10 any one particular STYLE Stag
nation has never set into any OF
their INTERPRETATIONS and pcrfor-
manccs.
| have only 10 remind you Of the
instance OF Andy Kirk. who headed
as swing band. first gained ma
tional fame and prominence because
OF his recordings devoted to the
sweeter brand of music. Kinks re-
cordirg Of Until the Real Thing
Comes Along actually sold more
than 100000 copies before the COM
position was even published.
II was an original composition
as are most OF his other recordings.
And since race artists record their
original compositions for the most
part, the recordings have better
opportunity for a longer life than
those in the "hit parade category
that changes in public favor from
week 10 week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Conant Gardens

James White has returned TO
Tennessee. after spending the sum-
mcr here with his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Milton White. OF vinewood
street.
Little Jean Porter. OF Stockton
street, was struck by an auto last
week, while playing near her
home. She sustained a broken leg.
The Wayne County voters
league held mass meeting last
Saturday night at Pilgrim Bap-
list church. William Sheriff.. coun-
cilmanic candidate, was the chief
speaker,
Miss Ruby Kemp was hostess at
a dinner last Wednesday evening.
in honor OF the birthday Of Miss
Erma Keys. Those present besides
the honoree were: William John
son, Miss Lillian Wheeler. Gilbert
Jones. Miss Geraldine Keys. Carl
Van Ripper. Miss Anne Kolgore.
Lois Kemp and James Johnson.
After the dime. tho young folk
enjoyed games aud dancing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
RIVER ROUGE
BY Mrs. A. b. Vaughn

Our city is just getting back TO
normal after the hurry and eager
ness In getting our boys ard girls
of to school and colleges. Many
going away parties were given. We
have large group OF young and
talented high school students go
ing into the business field.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Davis OF Visger
Highway, have completed their
very beautiful modern business
place. which is attractive. and
helpful to the entire community
and soon TO be opened with first
class market
We have a great many business
enterprises in our city including
hospital owned and operated by
Dr Byron s. Milton, with large
staff Of nurses. assistants and az
up 10 date drug store combined.
We urge our business and profess
sional men and women. clubs.
churches. community center. to
wake up, move up. ard write up
your activities. We have In the
Detroit Tribune one of the great
est weekly's in the state OF Michi-
gan II YOU are not already a Tri-
bune reader. start now? Young
Mr. Freeman Is our carrier for this
vicinity. Order from him. when he
brings your daily paper truly
hope 10 see 500 homes In our city
reading our race paper. Then why
not advertise your business. il will
only cost you a small amount. for
the public TO know what you are
doing TT PAYS TO ADVERTISE,
call Clifford 1924
Mrs Wade Bell of SIS Polk ave-
nue. who has been on the sick list
for he past two weeks are much
improved at this writing.
The Roy. John Candy. and his
daughters. Johnnie L.. Mammie and
Lulu. are back from two weeks
vacation. returning b. the way Of
New York. They visited the fair
"i'' ~ diNO iiitu cNNti 81 Uulpllc
while gone
Enrolment for night school has
hccur for the term Of l. weeks.
Many are enrolling. We hope all
who need course. will take adj
vantage Of II. Never get to old TO
learn.
our pretty girls are marrying.
and the siork is busy Mrs. Husey
Garrison stroud, is at the Sumby
Sidney hospital
Society Matrons send H. your
personal, and club news. II You
cannot send 1t phone IL. III take il
by phone VI 2-lO95.
Quite few new homes are being
erected in our city. also lots OF re-
modelling. River Rouge being near
the worlds largest plant. he
Ford Motor co. and River Rouge
men have their ample share OF en-
ployment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Benefits OF War


employment II war drags on in Eu-
cope. just as 1t did In the last
World War. believes Atty. Theoph-
Illus NJ. Mann, Of Chicago. former
national head OF Kappa Alpha Psi
fraternity. He says that back
ward groups whether they be white
or black more than likely Will be
banded in so-called stevedore reg
iments' and adds lin the event OF
war. 1t is possible that there will
be sufficient combat troops TO make
up colored division. but 1t is
doubtful that organization OF such
division would NJ in with the plans
which already have been outlined
by the war department for nation
al defense"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
PONTIAC News
BY +. p. Harris

Macedonia Baptist church, under
leadership of Pastor John Powell, is
rebuilding Q very splendid church
cdiiice In the community.
The structure OF ST. John
church has surpassed the most OPP
timistic expectations II would
grace any community and is an in
spiraiion for people to look up ard
lift up spiritually
Newman AME church, under the
passionate of Dr. NJ. l.. Spears. is
determined to go forward in meet
ing obligations. building the par
sonage and improving the church
in keeping with the uptown loca
ton.
The Rev. Mr. Wood OF Flint. as
sisted al the quarterly meeting at
Newman church last Sunday. He
delivered powerful sermon al
J p. m. on the subject. THE wick
edness Of men is made to praise
the Lord"
Mrs. Florence Keeling, OF Nash
vile. Tern. recently visited her
sister, Mrs. Julia. OF California
street.
Mrs. Bsnch Smith was called
from life of labor to her heav-
enly reward on Sept. l6. after a
week Of illness. Her death was a
great shock 10 he family and
friends. She was secretary OF Trini-
~ Baptist church. also CORE
spending secretary OF Miller Bur-
ial association. Mrs Smith was one
of the local members OF the Court
OF Calanthe ard Eastern Star. Sur
viving are her husband. also seven
children, Edward Marie. Barbara,
Anlanln Llu.ard Ii. u nlnnL
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
A NON . PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
Woodland Park
BY Robert Neal

The First Baptist S. s. was v.,,
attended last Sunday. ssv.,.,|
Baldwin visitors were nro,s".
Pastor W. Burkett conducted ~"
ices and preached very ape -.
mon. subject. Warming nv AL
Devils Fire" text, 81. Luke 9ers
AT pm. the Rev. p. l.. Croor,
OF Baldwin. preached the char.
sermon at the pastors ordIns,Iss
services. His text was found n nj
Timothy 2:15. subject. "separs,l''
for the Gospel Ministry" The cho S
which was recently Organized !.
livened the services immen,s,s
The choir meets every Frid,,
at | pm.
The Community s S. was nle..
ly conducted last Sunday. ssrv
ices were conducted nv The r.,
Mr.. Davis. His text was from d.,
S:1S.
MISS Merry Ruth Parker has inst
returned to he home in netro,
after spending two weeks with h,
cousin, Josephine Tyson
Miss Bernelda weathers has r..
turned home, after a months "a.
cation in Detroit.
Recent guests at The Kelsonl,
Inn were: Mr.. and Mrs. Stevenson
DR.. Thomas. Or. and Mrs Isaac,
Mr. Dorsey. NJ. and Mrs Kim.
hrough. Mr.. and Mrs Allen M,
Moore and others.
House guests Of Mr. and NJ,
E. Gather included Misses Hor.
tense Jones and Minnie Darden.
also Misses Emma and Mildred
Robinson aud Noah L Robinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. 4 Miller d,
Battle Creek. spent th weekend
with NJ and Mrs. W. 4 Jones On.
er guests were Nj and Mrs. Nor.
tor, Mrs. V. Freeman. ana Mrs n
Whitfield.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Brutality Hearing
Continued from page y

ment. showed that the officers were
not guilty Of, brutal treatment
However, he mare two exceptions
the cases Of Jasper Choice aud
Frank Robertson.
Two Exceptions
The case against Detective Al
bert Chylla. accused OF breaking
Choices jaws while the latter was
a prisoner In Fort Station. comes
up In Recorders court next week.
Detectives Jack Jones and Joseph
Conatscr we're convict j by a jury
in Recorders court Wednesday.
While the spokesman for the
Committee To End Police Brutality
were denouncing Pickert. mem
bers OF the Blue Cross. who claim
cd they we're there I'm the interest
OF good government. branded the
accusations against Pickert and
the police department at galse.
They produced letters from white
citizens to support their allega-
lions.
The American Legion. represent
ed at the hearing, also spoke in be-
half OF Pickert. pointing out that
he had served his country. and
that those attacking him represent
cd the Communist Party.
Others who spoke for the public
probe Of alleged police brutalities
and the removal OF Pickert we're
Attorney Henry Fried. Civil Lib
critics Federation; the Rev. owen
Knox. Civil liberties Federation
the Rev. Robert l.. Brady, Second
Baptist church; Tracy Doll. CIO;
Mort Furey. Labors Non-P Partisan
league: the Rev. Malcolm NJ. Dade.
rector OF ST. Cyprian church ard
the Rev John n. Bollens. Civil
Liberties Federation.
Following the meeting. DR.. Nc
Clendon said THE NAACP feels
that the only way to get rid NJ po-
lice brutality II 10 get rid Of Pic
kert, and the only way 10 get rid OF
Pickert is to get rid Of Reading"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Five w. Social Club
To Resume Meetings

After a pleasant summer vaca-
ton. the Five W Social club will
resume its meetings for The fall
and winter seasons Monday eve
ring. Sept. % The club will meet
in the home OF the vice president.
Mrs. Lena Freeman. H. Kirby ave-
nue.
MS Mary Macarthur. agrees
siye president OF the Five w club.
recently returned from motor
trip to Philadelphia. Pa. and New
York, where she saw the worlds
Fair. and other eastern cities. She
Is asking all members TO please be
present at this meeting in order
that plans might be mapped out
for the clubs fall and winte- ac-
tivitios.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Mrs. Haywood Fetes
Ministers Wives Here

Mrs. Lou Lee Haywood. OF Ma
olson avenue. was hostess to the
meeting Of The Minister'S wives
club which was held at her home
Thursday, Sept II. Members pre-
sent included Mrs. Mary !. Ken
nedy. Mrs Louise Wcstbrook, Mrs
Hattie Ford. and the hostess. Mrs.
Haywood. who served n delicious
repast after tho business session.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
FLINT'S
CHURCHES


great work as pastor of the Gold
en- Leaf Baptist church. He has
just returned from the National
Baptist convention at Philadelphia
and brings inspiration TO go for
ward with his work during this
years ministry.
The Rev. S. b. Scott, OF Canaan
Baptist church. Is stirring Cos
pei preacher and Is zealously de-
livering the message OF the Mes
siah TO his congregation and the
entire community. His warnings
should open the eyes OF the people
and point them to the right way OF
life in Christ.
The Rev. NJ. X. Rhonenee has re-
turned TO his congregation at
Quinn Chapel AATE church. His
good business methods and his
clear understanding OF his fellow
men, go 10 make him good leader.
The Rev. J. T. Smith Is doing
very helpful work at his church at
Harrison and 18th streets. He IS
row improving the church building
and putting in new heating sys-
TEN. which will give his congrega-
ton comfort during the winter
months.
May God speed the work OF all OF
these ministers OF God.
The Rev. Mr.. Turpin and his
family are putting Mt. Olive in the
proper potency in his field OF en-
deavor here.
The people of the South Side
happily look forward toward a
greater church influence among
the citizens OF the community.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
BAPTIST CONFAB
Continued from page -

the Junior convention With Mrs
Hattie l. +. Williams. presiden.
we're In session at the same lime.
Official figures were that there
were $50 delegates in attendants
besides hundreds Of friends and
relatives. There We're son ministers
present from all parts Of me couu.
try. representing some Of ihs
most important church oongrevs
lions in the United States aud tho
British West Indies.
Following the close Of the con.
yoniion. the visitors visited various
sections of Southern California and
the Worlds Fair ar San Francisco
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
BOB DISOBEYED
Continued from mage y

knocked down four times"
Doughty little James JOY came
over 70 Louis dressing room a
short time later and congratulated
The champion. You arc great
fighter Johnston told Louis
Pastor is a game guy" was
Louis answer 10 Johnston's re-
marks
Il missed great opportunity
was all Pastor would say.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23
Hollywood Makeup
Continued from page y

bic for her particular type. Povd-
or shades. lipstick and rouge that
90 nor harmonize arc taboocd by
our Hollywood experts."
re Hollywood experts made
up $4,000 women In New York City
IN fourteen weeks. 1900 In Phil
adelphia In zine weeks: and during
me FIRST week OF demonstration in
Memphis they had 5000 appoint
ments and 5000 applications for
facials before the week was over.
Any Detroit beautician interest
ed IN making appointments FOR their
shops arc requested TO get In COM
munlcation with Miss Ruth Boys.
local secretary 10 Mr.. Warner. at
Temple l-l727.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23

far beyond the dreams of our pioneers.
in land of peace, coddled by science and
invention. strengthened by the knowl-
edge that this land of ours will always
offer ample rewards to those with faith
in the foundations laid down by our fore
fathers. faith in our national destiny.
faith in themselves.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-23

ment. showed that the officers were
not guilty Of. brutal treatment
However, he mare two exceptions
The cases OF Jasper Choice aud
Frank Robertson.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-12

monster. Citizens are alert to
the problem. WOmen's Clubs,
service clubs, and civic OrganiZa-
lions are constantly preaching fire
prevention. Not in spOtty, short
campaigns but all year round the
danger is fought.
The results? Lakewood had 226
fires in 1938-only about ten of
which progressed beyond the floor
OF origin-in a city of $4,000 This
compares with an average of $50
fires for 20 other cities of that
size. If the average fire Loss rate
OF the country had applied to
Lakewood during the last eleven
years its losses would have been
$2,000,000 higher than they actual
ly were in this period.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-12
AGAIN WINS FIRE
PREVENTION AWARD
Lakewood, Ohio, Success
full Contestant For Past
Eleven Years

For the eleventh consecutive
year, Lakewood, Ohio wins the
first place award in it's population
class in the nationwide fre-preven
ton contest conducted b. the
Chamber of Commerce Of the
United States. From such a rec
ord it would appear that the city
has some magic or unique for
mula for fireproofing the city.
yet as Paul w. Kearney points
out in the current Rotarian Maya
zine, its success comes from com
nonsense and hard work.
Here is a part of the Lakewood
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-12
formula:

formula:
- Fire fighting equipment is
always i'll perfect operating con-
dition. Water supply is adequate.
- Fire fighting equipment IN
90 Firemen are highly trained
and organized.
go Rigid fire inspection Of all
public buildings, schools, churches
and hospitals Not a single fire
hazard is permitted to remain in
Lakewood. so far as it can be de-
tected.
(4) Unable. officially, to carry
such fine tooth comb inspections
to private homes, the householder
inspects himself Literature And
information are distributed thru
school children, who are drilled
in ideas of fire prevention and
take home the home inspection
blanks" No compulsion is involv-
ed, but the families eagerly CO.
operate in checking for the conn
mon fire hazards listed and in
having them eliminated.
90 Home fire drills are held.
Families work out plan OF &C
ton in case fire does strike and
hold actual fire drills in the home.
60 Fire is hated in Lakewood
with the choicest of hates. For
20 years the schools have cooper
ated with the progressive fire de-
partment to fight the flaming
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-12
NO TAX INCREASE

Barring demands for new or in
creased appropriations, no increase
is being anticipated by county of
ficialS.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1939-05-12

LOTS - HOMES = FOR SALE
Choice lots for $500 and up.
Homes 10 Per Cent Cash! Full
line of insurance; per cent. first
mortgage money. C. e FRY, 100
Hamilton Boulevard. Phone 2391-J