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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

hfPOChlS1 TO BLAME
The author OF BLACK omens" STAN
ley High says: competing for the
eolored people are Christianity and
communism" Well. II Christianity is
feeling any competition on the part
Of communism. fer a grip on the mind
OF the darker races. 1t has only itself
to thank. For the purveyors OF Christ
ianity in the past and those today
who set themselves up as examples OF
Christian dealing. have failed in the
practice OF that which they have so
long preached.
The amazing and audscious Christ
ian nations which profess a passion
for the saving OF mems souls snc all
the while keep busy soaring and brut-
alizing these same souls. are them
selves to blame IL their converts. now
grow skeptical turn an attentive ear
te-tAs- sxPoaeatS- ot-other- gospels
and "isms."
ITS NOT ENOUGH
Talking about the Crucified Christ
and nothing beautiful plstitudes is
not enough II Christianity Is to grip
and hold the darker races, Some
AAAHb - nttdtOH Iii
must lay more stress upon Christ's
impotence with cantins hypocrisy
and the "holier-than-thow attitude
which permeated the lives of the
superior people OF his day Just as
1t does those of our day.
The Christ of the New Testament
was. first end foremost. an emanci-
pator. a loerator. He was concerned
about mans misery and sufferings. He
fec their stomachs, and clothed their
bodies. He preached and lived the
brotherhood OF man and the common
fstherhood OF God. He was found at
all times on the side OF tolerance.
Justice and righteous dealing. one with
the other.
We're Christ to appear on earth to-
day. He would in anger and scorn con-
denim the bigotFyT Intolerance ant de-
ceit so, firmly intrenched in the hearts
of those who are the leaders OF
Christian Civilizations" He would
not wait to make a speech or call
conference, but with the fire and cour-
age of the past He would drive the
money Chan gers out of the Temple
DON'T JUDGE TOO HARSHLY
II communism is the awful and I'M
mitigsted evil Christian nations would
have Christians nations believe
and If communists are competing with
Christians for converts in the ranks
OF colored peoples, the fact remains
that the communists can only win as
the Christianizers fail.
Communism as we know 1t today Is
OF recent growth. In a manner speak
inf. it is new. 1t does not have be-
hind 1t widespread history as Christ
ianity. 1t promises much. The
heather" after all should not be
judged TOO hsrshly If. having suffered
slavery. EQUALIZATION, exploitation and
all kinds of oppressive measures at the
hands Of Christians" he tries to find
in the direction of "isms' the goal
for which his heart cries out.
Peace and happiness, Freedom and
independence are the blessings which
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
AMERICAN LABOR"
BY HERBERT HARRIS
.ieM hN GERIRInE MARTIN

This well written history Of Ameri-
can labor presents some interesting
data that must be taken into account
before we can come TO anil intelligent
appreciation Of the current labor con-
troversies. Mr.. Harris traces the rise
of labor organizations. recouuts their
struggles and describes the pers on
slities which have dominated the labor
scene in the succeeding epochs in our
labor history. We may be interested
TO learn that the very epithets and
snthems now hurled ct the heads Of
the labor leaders Of today vary in no
essential from those banded about
a century ago.
The widespread Tabor conscious
ness" Of our own time is shown TO
have had a steady though in;ermit-
tent growth. Mr. Harris through It
all strives desperately for objeetivity.
without which any history of the
American labor trouble would be
worthless. 1t becomes obvious 10 the
reader that American labor Is no
spineless, inarticulste class but an
organized entity that is playing an in
creasing role in the progress Of our
county.
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tors acted as chairman. A resolution
appear in the next issue Of this paper.
Floy Tooks, church scribe.
U. ID. C. o.
A representative membership of
the entire body Of the United Dis
:ricts Congregational Organization met
at their headquarters on Rivard last
Sunday. March ~. to hold their an
that four OF seven officers would be
held by members of the east side.
while the westside would retain the
three as has been done in tn past.
Atty. Charles Roxborough was unsn-
imously reelected president
Mrs Beatrice Fleming was re-eleet-
ed vice president. Ms. Arlington
was reelected secretary. Mrs. Helen
Slater was elected corresponding Sec
rotary over Mrs. Ardell Turnere by a
vote of IS TO 27~Mrs. Thompson, East
side. was elected treasurer.
Mrs. Rosa J. weathersby who served
as secretary last year had been forced
10 resign her duties for the past three
months because of illness. Clifford
Christian was elected sergeant-at-
arms and Rev. Clark of the Esstside.
chaplain.
Youth Division
The Youth Division of the U. D. c.
o. held its regular meeting Monday,
March at Hartford Center. The
group discussed the coming election of
the main body. Plans fer dance and
basketball game were discussed. The
announcement OF this affair will be
made later. A party prior to this
dance was set for March 10 at the
Post on McGraw at Mckinley.
TO STAGE PAGEANT
Great Women of the Bible" a
musical pageant. with cast of sixty
beautiful women. featuring some of
the best local artists. sponsored by the
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AROUND ANN ARBOR

locations last week. We did apologize,
didn't we, for emitting the item con-
corning him. an issue or two sgoa
Your writer hears even the vsguest Of
whispers c. W.
We hear that Dave Keston plans to
renovate very soon now. we are glad
TO hear of 1t. We also hear that
Freckles has been fired. but, listen, we
say that within three weeks, he will
be rehired, The Shadow is speaking.
Slim Watkins. an employee of Sam
fords. seems to work fast with the
ladies'. Whom did you date Slim, she's
a stranger to me. Get her phone num-
Der for me, will you7
Ruby Arlington still looks as chic
as ever, no wonder AL roomed there
for over a year. the atmosphere of a
real home is rarity in these days
Why is Dan Johnson delaying that
trip to the Motor City? Why hasn't he
Acknowledged the boost that was given
-hin7 We are Just bit eurieess--
Why doesn't Lacey Fondren make
up his mind, is he really tickle or Is
that a rumor amougst the girls2
Ndll " SHAGANll d lu4llOl Bbfllb TIE
rounds in town about your former
writer. The rumor mainly is this: that
AL is running around nightly. making
all the hot spots. this is untrue.
He assures me and 1 publish this be-
cause such rumors. taken seriously
may eventually harm ones reputation.
This item was unsolicited.
l feel that an ex )lanation is due my
readers and contributors about the
short column last week. Many items
didn't appear because of lack of space.
We are sorry this happened. we can
only hope it won't occur again.
One of the items cut out was the
one scoring the disgraceful conduct
between Cletus Brown, and his cousin.
Willis Price, space will not permit me
to reprint 1t, but you can rest assured
mad it appeared it-weuld- have been
another bulls eye
Wsrning:-Please do not send your
contributions in 10 me In the fern Of
advertising. We can arrange to put
any kind of ad tAat you want for a
very reasonable price. BY the way. I
don't recall seeing any Arm Arbor
advertisements Whya
1 dropped over to the Motor City
last Sunday, and did the town. While
there stopped in to see Al, and tried
TO get him to go with me. But he
seemed very discouraged by the de-
pressing weather. which was very bae
for his business. But while in Para
disc Valley. as II is known. saw
scenes similar to those seen on Ann
| street. the only difference is that the
DRINKS are taken to the hospital in
stead OF jail. The Club Plantation had
a very nice show. and many other
places also. Train-time came all toe
soon, and by the time I arrived In
Ann Arbor everything had closed.
Well one cheerful thing that can be
looked forward to is that spring off.
cially is Just few days away. SO with
feeling of Joy about what a younl
mans fancy turns to. we reluctant,
say AdIeui
LATE FLASH Attention readers
the only three men nominated fol
Mayor" Of Ann Arbor, are SANFORD
Mckinney, Wallace Franklin, and 10,
Stubs. Please send In your vote o.
votes with clipping from this column
each clipping attached TO the name O
your choice. written or printed in ink
Send all votes to The Michigan chron
ieie Correspondent care of SANFORD
Mckinney. l2l East Ann street. AM
Arhor. Thank you ALL
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ing a week visiting her aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Sterling Of
rwenty-third street.
RECOVERED
Mrs. Mollie wilkerson OF 5497 Twen-
ty-fourih street is up after a severe
attack of influenza.
ST. cYPRIAN CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Malcolm G. Dade, minister
Mrs. Wayne Jeffrey ane Mrs. Mar
garet Hawkins have received mem
berships on the Women's board of
the Detroi; City Mission. This is
the first time any Race women have
had the opportunity to serve in this
capacity.
Mrs. Hawkins is the present presi-
Cyprisn and Mrs. Jeffrey is the re-
cent president. The Auxiliary Will
give a tea en- Palm Sunday from 4
until o'clock. Mrs. Rosa Gragg
will be guest speaker.
Throughout the Lenten. the Wo-
mans Auxiliary will have It's weekly
studies of the "Moslem World Of
India" The discussion will be led
by the educational secretary.
ST. JAMES c. NJ. Z. CHURCH
Rev. W. Grain, pastor
A very fine congregation was pres
ent at the church last Sunday Morn
ing despite the inclement weather.
The Junior choir rendered the music.
Mrs. Grain, the pastors wife. was
present following a brief period of
disqualification. The members and
friencs were glad to welcome her
back home and to the services. Rev.
A. Turner ex-psstor, was present. He
is planning on having a great candle
light meeting in the near future. The
public will be invited. The date will
nual election. Mrs. Alma L. Marsh
all. a member OF the beard of direc-
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Excelsior Twelve
Club Guest OF
Mrs. Ramsay

The Excelsior Twelve club held
its last regular weekly meeting at
the home of Miss Virginia Ramsey
of Boxwood avenue. Plans were
completed for cocktail party
which will be sponsored at one Of
the local niteries, next month.
Mrs. Annette Barnum who has
been confined TO the hospital is
expected to be released some time
this week.
Winner of the games session
which followed the business was
Miss H. Frances Bryant. A delight
full menu was served and the meet
ing adjourned 10 meet next week
with Miss Anna Adgers OF Beech
wood avenue. Mrs Alice Bryant
is club scribe.
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WESTSIDE DETROIT
Bv BETTE ELLINGTON 5242 Vinewood Avenue


Crusaders club. under the able Lead
ership of Mrs. Geneva Smith. prssi-
dent. will be presented at Plymouth
church, Garfield at Besubien Sun
day. March 10. 8 p. m. Under the d.
rection of one of our local artists. Leon
Edwards Patterson. who Is senior
STUDENT OF Kellerman of Voice and
School of Expression.
This affair promises 70 be an out
standing event in the local field Of
music and dramatic talent. Don't
miss III
SEwLIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. A. NJ. Martin, pastor
Sunday, March ~. services at New
light were very well attended despite
the inclement weather. The pastor
spoke from the subject, Humility"
from the following scripture refer
ences. Uroverb 1918. Luke "a: II and
First Peter.
Before the sermon a short memorial
service was held in memory OF the
late Mrs. Emma Thompson. The fam
lily sent a beautiful floral tribute and
solos were rendered by Mrs. Hillman
OF ST. Stephens and Mrs. l. Bright
of New Light.
After the sermon. Mrs. Hillman
sang "A Message in song, the Wages
of Sin" composition of her own.
The New Light Senior choir is
preparing an Easter Cantata to be
rendered on Easter Sunday at the
evening service. Those who have
heard these cantatas at New Light
know what is N store for them music
ally. So you don't want 10 miss this.
Rev. J. H. Baugh preached at the
evening worship. Come and worship
with US next Sunday.
Mrs. Ross of st. Stephen and Nine.
Robinson of King Solomon will be the
guest soloists. L. Bright, church re-
porter.
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SYMPHONY HOLDS
FIFTH CONCERT

The fifth in a series Of six con-
certs by the Detroit Federal Sym
phony orchestra under the baton Of
Walter Poole, was heard last Tues
day evening in the auditorium of
Cass Technical high school at $50
o'clock.
The next program by the group
will be an all-Russian recital fea1
turing the well known Detroit
pianist, Mischa Kottler.
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THEATRE GROUP WILL
SPONSOR MAY BENEFIT

When the Metropolitan theatre
opens its box office in May 10 the
public for its production OF Booker
T. Washington" the proceeds will
be contributed to fund which has
already been started TO establish a
permanent playhouse and equip
ment for the ambitious players and
-sheatre-going public of sepia De-
troit.
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The God of the Aquarium Age
EIGHTH SERIES
The Aquarium Age Gospel of Jesus
the Christ Of the Piscean Age

Here we are again writing upon
this wonderful subject .og the
Aquarium gospel of Jesus the Christ
OF the Piscesn Age. Now Levi said,
II heard the history of the Piscean
Age from Piscean Cherubim and
Seraphim, and when l took my pen
to write Ramasa said:
mot now, my son, not now; but
you may write 1T down for men
when men have learned the sacred
laws OF brotherhood, Of peace on
earth, goodwill TO every living
thing.
And then I heard the Aquarium
Cherubim and Seraphim proclaim
the gospel of the coming age the
age of wisdom of the son of man.
And when the crown was lifted
from the head of Ramaca and placed
upon the head of Archer OF the
Aquarium age, and when the royal
scepter was transferred from Vaca-
biel to Seraphim Sakmaquil there
was deep silence in the courts of
heaven.
Comment: To my many black
pulpit orators, historians and
scientists, can't you see according
to ancient history and the Akasha
records that we are transferred into
a new age today just as the Stone
Age people were transferred to an
earth age, and the earth age peo-
pie were transferred to a water
age? We are now in the air age,
better known as the golden or
silver age. Can't you see we are
in new world? New thoughts, new
inventions. new righteous laws as
well as new governmental laws are
being enacted. Fellow citizens, you
should leave the old water age and
be made anew for according to the
Psaimist David, God tnatureJ
looked down from the heights of
His sanctuary and heard the groan-
ing of the prisoners righteous peo-
ple) who were once appointed to
die And the Psalmist said that
the people that shall be created
will praise the Lord IMAM of Wis
DOM.
Black men and women, the white
scientists know and know well
that we are the ones who were APP
pointed 10 die, and that God has
come through a black body to de-
liver us. Why do you fight me?
Why don't you fall in line with me
in this new age and work right
eously TO save our black boys and
girls from destruction? Won't you
change your old water views and
your old water ideas to the airy OF
electric views and to the spiritual
ideas, which will eliminate every
depression, by unfolding your in
nate forces, that is. now resting
upon the black race?
Our exceliency, the Honorable
President Roosevelt is one of airy
age subjects and he knows well thai
his political as we'll as his spiritual
power is unlimited. II the men oil
wisdom will think with him he i.
bound to conquer with his electrical
thought every foe. God (Nature)
declared, IF am for you am
more than the world against you
He also said, You Just as we'll BE-
cast in the depths of the sea with
a milestone about your neck than tC
interfere with one Of my little ones
the man of the hour, the man Of the
age, the man Of the Aqusrian Age
the man Of the Everlasting gospe
age. as we are human race today
II he sYrrenders his crown it viii
be because he wants to do II, no
! because The wisdom Of this WORT
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NORTHWEST
EFT ROIT
By WILLIAM FLETCHER

BY WILLIAM FLETCHEh
MILLIONAIREs
As secretary and book inspector for
the Millionaires, Mrs. Jamie Smith
of Mitchell Dale avenue IN Ferndale
has been given the responsibility.
As a member we now have quite
prominent business man. Z. w.
Cockfeld of Eight Mile road. also H.
M. Petty of Eight Mile road and B.
Eavins of Westview avenue.
1t is being rumored that Mrs. Willie
Barrett will have her expensive home
furnished very soon. She will take
a trip to Paris. France 10 select pic
lures for her home.
VISITORS
Mrs. Eta Hall. wife of Rev. Hall OF
Brevard, North Carolina is the guest
Of her brother and sister. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Gallon. Mrs. Hall will
spend two weeks in the city and will
en- route home visit relatives and
friends. in Cincinnati. Ohio and Knox
vile. Tenn.
CONFINED
Mrs. Rosa Marsh OF Wyoming rs
confined to her home with a broken
ankle.
BROKEN LEG
Jessie Ships OF Wisconsin svenus
has been confined to her home for
The past three weeks with 4 broken
leg.
IN HOSPITAL
Phillip Chapman OF Ithaca avenue =
seriously i'll at Pontiac hospital
IN "CHI"
Mrs. Mary Hollis of Woodside avenue
in Ferndale, Michigan will go TO Chi
cago to. meet her nephew whom she
has not seen for hfty-three years.
AWAY
George Houston of Ohio avenue was
called to attend his brothers funeral
in Nashville. Tenn.
VISITS
Miss Maria Palmer OF Canada was
and friends last week.
YOUNG PEOPLE
The Young Peoples Fellowship OIL
| St Augustine church will sponsor an
Amsterdam tea Sunday, March 26 in
rlae-p arish huu5e- CHIC
| PLAYERS
The Wineman players present the
hit of the season in the presentation
Of THE Opening of a Door" The play
will be given at Birdhurst center on
March II at p. m.
TO HOLD PARTY
Fred Stancil. deputy sheriff in this
community for eight years was NOM
mated for constable on the Democratic
ticket last Monday. John Brown and
Nelson Blackburn were nominees on
the Republican ticket for the primary
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can take it for he has all power
over heaven righteously and over
earth materially Believe and be
saved-discredit ii and be swept
into oblivion.
(TO BE CONTINUED
Prophet George W Hurley,
founder of the largest Ethiopian
Spiritual Association in the world.
Headquarters: 1743 McDougall St,
Detroit, Mich
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EVER READY CLUB PRESENTS
BENEFIT STAGE ATTRACTION

Hello Friends: We will see you In
person at Trowbridge school Friday
night. March II this week. The Ever
Ready club OF Plymouth Congregation
al church will present our Youth In
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themselves and which are particular
important 10 us as a dspossessed mi
norify trying desperately TO get an
economic foothold In a hostile society.
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
Lewis E. Martin, Editor,
Chronicle,

.MieaigaIGhronicfei--
Detroit, Mich.
Dear Sir:
Your editorial Of February Is,
entitled Page Mt. Hull" was
timely with one exception. think
J am convinced that the purpose Of
the article. was to point out to white
Americans their mistaken attitude
in dealing with people whom they
deem inferior. AS result of that
attitude, enemies rather than friends
have been made. Many thoughtful
and liberal-minded white Ameri-
cans will doubtless accept this truth
pointed out by you, but when they
note the reference to Mr.. Hull as
a Tennessee Cracker" am afraid
the reaction will not be desirable
as it might have been had such a
reference been omitted. &.
l believe there are times when
such references are timely, but in
Yiew Of the importance of the thing
you were trying to bring home to
white Americans, believe such a
reference to one of the group him
dered rather than aided the cause.
Respectfully, yours,
R. R. Bright.
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Harold Runth has turned in his APP
plication TO be considered by the Ma
sonic Lodge. predict he will be one
OF the few who are accepted. Consratu-
lations. Harold, II you 90 pass, and
the same still goes for trying II you
fall.
tContributed) Who was L. +. seen
making creep with Sunday evening
after the Midway closed7
Curly. or better known by the mi
tials L. A. was seen strollIng after mid
night with a beautiful well known
waitress. These midnight strolls are
becoming very popular.
Say L. G., what If the yellow bss-
ket' should find out about your Better
be more subtle. eh7 She ought 10 be
wise about the situation. and stroll
upon the avenue, seeing what she can,
and listening to what she can hear.
A word TO the wise is sufficient.
Why doesn't Emerson make any
more remarks about being the meat
J man, OF SometnSng az the MldWay7
Cletus Roman has sworn Off hard
liquor he is completely unaware just
what did happen on his last splurge.
We wonder Just how long he will re-
main on the 'water-wagon.
Charles Wright. jug-band maestro.
was seen buying all three coloree pub
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The third Sunday of this month the
women members OF the A. NJ, Z. church
will have Lady's day program. The
program will have outside talent as
well as the members participation
Everyone is invited to attend.
Sunday a week ago, Presiding Elder
Blake preached at all three services.
The services were inspirational and
vry we'll received by tn congregation.
The Monday night following the
quarterly meeting was held. Presiding
Elder Blake expressed his satisfaction
OF the affairs of the church and the
cooperation of the members.
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Mr.. Martin. Editor,
The Michigan Chronicle,
Detroit. Mich.
Dear Sir:
The Beaubien substation Of the
Visiting Nurses association wishes
to thank you very kindly for the
publicity given their annual meet
ing Of February II. in your paper.
Very respectfully,
Jeannetta Whitby,
(Mrs. Ira Whitby),
Chairman. Publicity committee.
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John Easily, erstwhile barber reacted
differently Than was expected, when
he was told that he had made the
column in the Chronicle. it takes more
than reference to his work TO make
him mad. il you really want to see him
riled up, razz him about his guilibility
in falling for these fast women.
The Island was rendezvous last
week for a couple of hardy spooners.
and the weather really was cold. Has
that Fore coupe a good heater. my
friend7
M D.. would advise you not to
venture into the restaurant business.
or any other business. in this town, l
suggest Ohio. where you had sue
cess before.
POLITICS
We note with a great deal of salts
faction that in the primaries, we had
Race man running for auditor We
regret 10 report that he received only
forty-six votes. Not livery impressive
showing is it2 But the whole matter
lies in the fact that any man running
for public office must be gregarious.
lPA nave " AlilAb WIN AllI NAOMAf
high society and the so-called middle
class. You can't feel yourself too good
TO come into the colored business dis
trct. you must be neighborly. and at
all times friendly, cheerful, and CAM
paign amongst your race as-weA as
the white race.
According 10 my information, this is
the first time Race man has run for
public office in Ann Arbor. and the
lack Ct support was purely the lack
Of understanding in the rules or run
ming for public office. But Russ How
ard. we wish you better luck next
time you run for office, Your oppon-
ent only had majority of little bet
ter than one hundred votes, so it's en-
eonraging to think what the outcome
may have been, had things worked
OUT differently