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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Large Congregation
Greet Returning Of
Tabernacle Minister

TIL, Rev. Rphew II. Pittman was
sre'''d bv lafge audience Sun
Gat inart.ae Mach - rs he re-
paed ai, pastoral duties at Tab
nag j. BGi- church. Milford
aaa RteaNom avenue. The pastor
fe'aned lasf week from a five
ns.k vocation south
r4mehag from the text Luke
ir.ii-i1 ihe Rev Mr.. Pittman
IA w '0m Tho practical side OF
e ve Gts he Concerned about
ne iesh hu' iherr j. absolutely
~" ussA fonishness about what
ne ,all rciis.oa suitably SUBJ
aafir.as ibis assertion in he
81 ae ess ~ MS discourse. The
pr,her ma,lc 81 dear lua' of The
fNp lal characters ~ he
'eA NaiiAa and Mary ne latter.
NAn sa' AZ Jesus feel and learned
~ h.s wofd SET an example Well
won omiaiips.
The Gospel chorus served. Three
adds We're received as members.
Group So club met Monday,
MARCH 20 Wi'h Mrs. Ophciia Smith.
a>an 18Th street Business COM
pssed report OF the radio tea and
pans for a future program
The Goodwill club met Monday
evening os This wcck AZ the home
~ beacon and Mrs Johnson ~
Nooro Place with president Coins
aies ding.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
Macedonia Choir
Prepares For
Easter Pageant
Rev. Coleman
Home From
The Hospital

The Rev. J. II Cleveland preach.
I'd AZ The morning and evening ser
Vices a; Macedonia Baptist church
Sandey March 20. "Crucifixion
taken fsom the ieAt Luke 1888 was
lie subject discussed al the morn.
iuS worship. The audience wa;
.A.se Seven were added to the
huca
The :ex, used a; TIE evening
ho.4 Was Wilt thou be made
nhr.es Excuses for sim was
.e theme derived
IA, pastor The Rev II II. Cole
man Is home improving nicely.
lie hopes 81 De in his pulpit next
Ssrlay
Ih. Missionary c.fcies will meet
AZ he CHURCH Monday. April 3.
r. n. cisc,e 80 : led last month.
An en'oNehl, tine Wa mad al the
ga 2pon on the IVES, side BY
cte,e 50 8. Mrs Eula NJ Ross,
agesiden'.
The senior choir viii present
,9e'r Easter cania'a. "lmmortali-
rs Sunday, April . al $50 D. m.
uayfr wilson director Following
the auia'a. ;he choir will present
an f.as,ar pageant The King Tri-
emphani, Mrs II. L.. vallient,
d!teetor. Ms +. l.. Reece is plan
81 EysA body is inyitcd 10 at
iead. R7fh presentations promise
80 lie 'Fea'
joe Armstrong IS president; Mrs.
x J.. liaichesoa. chairman OF
ffpstam committee.
Mrs L4A smith IS church re-
,orf.f
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
City Quartet Union
Holds Regular Meet

The Detroit city Quartet Nnion
held is regular meeting sunday at
Now Bethel Baptist church. the
Rev. y. II. Armstrong pastor.
Dates for future activities Of the
organization arc as follows: March
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
MUSCULAR
RHEUMATIC
PAINS-AChES

/, takes more than Gust salye .
bring speedy relief. II takes a "oonnfe''
irrifanf" like good old soothing. ~Arr'
ing Musterole to penetrate the s.'i4 I,
skin and hell to quickly relieveiherAn' !
local congestion and aches due 70 eoa,'
Muscular lumbago. soreness and SUI
ness generally yield promptly. !,
Better than the old-fashioned m.sia'i
plaster. Musterole has been Nsed ny
millions for 80 years. Recomnended W
many doctors and nurses. IN 'hrf
strengths: Regular. Children nH1I
and Extra Strong. 40s. All druggists.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01

30. the Sunset Four vii ede' ,
program al Russell Stree l'-pH,
church. at s .. m.
A program for the Pas o's I'd
society. Miss Bertha Spinaer p''.
sident. will be given AZ tho Resell
Street church. April! 10.
The Detroit city Quartz lsoa
will meet at Mt. Sinai bap'st
church. Delmar. near owen iqil
% at 800 D. IN. Rev. Crouch Is pas
tor OF the church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01
" Forum Presents A
Capello Choir AT St.
Antoine aim Sunday

The Pro Musica Dramai'qle .,
clety. one OF Detroit's leadrg hor
al groups, aud directed s \
Hartsheld Holloway. viii rfrssn
a program OF sacred mus N
~ forum program Palm SGniay
April 2 at 400 p m.
This group ~ Selected ,oarl
people has been together srr no
years and with hard corsl~ea
effort, have gained for lhc e1a
recognition amongst ml>. VA
Giles throughout Detroit.
The program VIII cons.s VI ~
hour and a quarter. and " be y
best presentation OF must ~ 's
forum committee. heNWl
Edward f.. Swinit, sponsors Az
nounce.
Most OF the numbers viii De s;n
A Capello. and among th,H VII
he the great hymn whica i p
theme song OF the Sunda' hc'rr
Easter. "The Palms
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-01

Maker; April :. 1880 p. m.-The
Prosecuted; April 2. 800 .. m.
The Vision OF God and Social
Change.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-12-21
These ) areP Winners

Lear santa,
l have been thinking about you
from last Christmas and / have
also been thinking of what I
would like as gift from you,
dear Santa. Mons says have
been real good Cat least part of
the time) so I should deserve a
nice gift, (don't you think soy
1t looks as if we will not have
a White Christmas this year, so
l imagine you will be coming by
plane, when you 60 to Germany
Please be very careful of Bomb
ers.
l hope to get an electric plane
if at all possible, this year. Il
would like long track with lots
of sharp curves in it,
l am borrowing one of Grand
mas knitted socks Twill it be big
eonugh?) I promise not to peek
this year.
Thanks Santa.
Denny Trefry.
P. S. Tell your little helpers
hello for me.
- ~
Dec. 16, 1889
Dear Santa:
I am a little girl seven years
old, am in the third grade. l live
in the country. / go to Harding
school Dist. No. rs. My teachers
name is Miss Arends. For Christ
mas 1 would like game, mouth
organ, story books and some nuts
and candy. l have four brothers
and one sister, please remember
them too. 1 think each child
should have a pair of Peters
Weather Bird shoes in their stock
ing because they are so roomy and
feel and look good.
Your friend,
Beulah A. Block,
Wabasso, MINI.
r. No. 2 Box IS.
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Redwood Falls, Mimi.

Redwood Falls, Mimi
Dec. Is, 1889
Dear Santa Claus,
How are you Santa? I want
you to bring me dress, a dress
for myself, doll and night gown.
Bring my sister some toys too.
Don't forget poor girls and boys.
/ wish you a Merry Christmas.
Thank you.
Your friend,
LaVonne.
= s. :
Delhi, Mimi
December II, 1889
Dear Santa
Please bring me a big doll and
a doll buggy.
Bring me a long sled so my
friends can ride with me.
Please bring me table and
two chairs and a horn too
My brother wants a tricycle..
l hope there is lots of snow by
Christmas.
Your friend,
LaDonna Moritz
Dist. SO, Age 7
= = =
North Redwood, Minnesota
Dec. II 1899
Dear Santa Claus,
For Christmas | want some
clothes, some cut out dolls, an au-
tograph. 1 hope you have a
Happy Christmas and every one
in the world. My mother and
father said Santa Claus was very
good. l think so to.
Your friend,
Grace Mann.
= :: =
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. Is, 1889
Dear Santa
I am eight years old and in the
third grade. Will you please
bring me a doctor and nurse set,
doll, some candy and some dish
es and a table? l hope you will
not forget the crippled children?
Will you bring my brother a rub
Der farm set? and my sister wants
a doll and some doll clothes.
l wish you merry merry
Christmas.
Yours truly,
Gladys.
# # 4:
North Redwood, MINI.
December II, 1899
Dear Santa Claus,
l have been a good girl this
year. 1 get good marks in school,
so please be good to my teacher.
I'm eight years old and in the
third grade at the North Redwood
School.
I'm almost too bashful to ask
you for anything for Christmas
with all the poor children all over
the world waiting for you to come.
Be careful when you go into
the war zone so you don't get
shot.
l would like a bicycle, piano,
typewriter, sewing machine, doc
tor set, doll crib and blanket for
Nancy. -.
Daddy says to be sure and tell
you I'm only one child and not
thirteen.
Your friend,
Darlene Sponaugle
P. S. Be very quiet because
Daddy kicks the cat for making a
noise. D. F. S.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-12-21

Delhi, MINI.
Dec. 20, 1889
Dear Santa Claus.
b Please bring me 20 20, train,
and a double berrle pop gun
Pleas remember othe little girls
and boys
I am nine years. And l an in the
second grade
Love Harold Stevenson
North Redwood, Minnesota
December II, 1889
Dear Santa Claus,
l hope you will give me a pair
Of boots, APP air 70 boot stockings,
a sled, cowboy suit, a night
gown. a watch and a boys snow
suit. That's about all.
Your friend,
Quentin Castle.
I: = ::
Dear Santa
Please bring mother a new hat
and daddy wants a necktie.
Mary Kay needs silk stockings.
We would like Duke to have some
dishes he can't roll all over the
kitchen floor. He wants a mouse
to play with.
l would like a stove, kitchen
cabinet and dishes.
Love, Rose Ann.
:. =
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dear Santa and Mrs. Stanta:
1 some some new toys. 1 want
a train set. I want a digger what
digs dirt up and l want a hay
loader too. l want a rake with a
hook on to put on a tractor. I
want a new dump truck.
Larry Cox.
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Vesta, Minnesota
Dec. IL, 1889

VeStd, minnesota
Dec. IL, 1889
Dear Santa Claus,
I want doll with curly hair,
and a dinner bucket, and snow
boots. 1 am not asking for very
much this year, because 1 don't
want you to forget the poor chill
dren in the war zone. They need
a little joy at Christmas time
when their fathers are off to war.
Don't forget, my sister Greta. She
want a doll with lots of clothes.
1 am 9 and half years old.
Your friend,
Carolyn Ruth Lemke
i - j. =
North Redwood, MINI.
Dec. IL, 1899
Dear Santa,
/ hope you remember the chill
dren who have lost their mothers
and fathers. It will be a sad
Christmas for them. Please give
them lots and lots of candy, pea
nuts and toys.
l am little girl, nine years old
and in the fourth grade. You can
pick out little girls things for me,
please. Don't forget my two cou-
sins, Grace and Laura.
Your little friend,
Eleanor Lucille Mann.
= !: = i
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. ID, 1889
Dear Santa
How are you today? I am feel
ing well. 1 want a road grader
and farm set. Give the sick and
poor children toys too. Please
send it to little George Turbes be-
cause big George H. Turbes is my
dad. l wish you a very Merry
Christmas.
Your friend,
Little George M. Turbes.
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Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. 8. 1899

Dear Santa Claus,
Here comes Christmas without
any snow.
Please remember the poor chill
dren and my brothers and sisters.
/ am eight years old.
/ will hang my stocking up by
the fire place for you. For Christ
mas would like a clay set, a
xylophone, some books and some
nuts and candy.
1 will leave a surprise on the
table for you.
Be seeming you.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-12-21
Delhi, MINI.
December IL, 1889

Delhi, MINI.
December IL, 1899
Dear Santa,
l want you to bring me "a doll,
doll house, big book and
bank. l want to save my pen
MES so / can buy some Christmas
presents for my friends next year.
Please do not forget my mother.
Your little friend,
Doris Peters
Second grade, age Z
District So
= =
Redwood Falls, MINI.
December II, 1889
Dear Santa,
l would like TO have you bring
me a big baby doll and buggy for
her to ride in. want tricycle.
too. Please bring my little broth
er a play farm with all the ami
mails. He would like a horn and
gun too. Thanks you.
Your little friend,
Johanna Lechner
First grade, age 6
District So
s. = >
Redwood Falls, MINI.
December II, 1889
Hello Santa Dear,
How are you? I hope you are
feeling fine.
Please bring me a big doll, a
doll bed, buggy and table and
chairs. Please bring my little
sister a doll and a coloring book.
My little brother would like a
tractor, please. I hope it will
snow before Christmas so you
can come with your reindeer and
sled.
Goodbye.
Mildred Morley
Third grade, age z
District So
8
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. Is, 1889
Dear Santa
Please bring me toy telephone,
some clay and some dishes but be
sure to leave something for the
other girls and boys.
Your friend,
Shirley Fritz.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-12-21
Vesta, MINI.
Dec. II, 1889.

VSSId, NllllIl.
Dec II, 1889
Dear Santa Claus,
I am going to school. In school
we have reading, arithematic and
spelling. My teachers name is
Miss Terhell. When we go home
1 change my clothes then get
wood for mother. In the morning
1 wash my face and hands and
comb my hair Then l 60 to
school. 1 am in the third grade.
/ want pair of skis.
From your friend,
Shirley Gladitsch.
= :: I. s.
Milroy, Minnesota
Dec. Is, 1889
Dear Santa,
Christmas is so near I think it's
time for me to write you letter
want a nice Christmas tree with
lots of ornaments and some toys
Please don't forget my mother and
father and brothers and sisters
and the other good little girls and
boys. Please don't forget lots of
candy and nuts. I am nine years
old and in the fourth grade. My
teachers name is Miss Terhell.
From a Good Little Girl,
Betty Boumann,
4 !: = :;
North Redwood, MINI.
Dec. 9, 1889
Dear Santa hope you come to
see us on Christmas eve.
I want a peddling car for
Christmas and a loop-the-loop
plane and Quack-o-Duck.
! I hope I'm not asking for to
many toys.
Pm seven years old. My little
brother is only five and can not
write. He wants a peddling car
and a little red hen that lays
eggs.
Your friends,
Gerald and Sammy Fischer
= Is i !.
Vesta, Minnesota
December Is, 1899
Dear Santa,
How are you up there at the
Poles? It's pretty fine down here
in pineapple Junction" But
there is only one thing that isn't
so fine here, there isn't any snow
yet, and it wouldn't seem the least
bit like Christmas without it, so
remember not to take your rein
deer down this far.
I suppose you were busy all
summer making and packing toys,
but l bet it was a lot of fun. If
you ever need any help, just let
me know, am only nine years
old I could help some.
You can bring me. anything you
want to this year, but remember
all others first. But just to let
you know I've been a good" boy
this year, at least some of the
time.
A true friend,
Orville Maasch.
P. S. Say by the way who was
your "Grandpop " Maybe. he was
some relation of mine.
- - - -
Vesta, MINI.
Dec. Is, 1899
Dear Santa,
I am nine years old. I am in
the fourth grade. Will you please
bring me a BIB. gun. My brother
one too. Please do not forget the
poor and sick children some toys.
Your friend, Il
Eugene Rohlik.
= 3 . y
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. Is, 1899
Dear Santa
Please bring me a doll buggy.
Give the poor children something
too. / also want a rubber doll.
Your friend,
Margaret Turbes.
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. Is, 1899
Dear Santa
Please bring a rubber doll, some
toy animals and a dress for my
self. Bring something for other
children too.
Your friend,
Arlene Bode.
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Redwood Falls, Mimi
nocnrnahnr 10 1Q2Q
8 l: !: =

Redwood Fails, Mimi.
December Is, 1889
Dear Santa,
If it SHOWS l want a new sled
and if it don't l want train.
l have been a good boy. May
be you will have to come in
buggy this year if lit don't snow.
| hope it SHOWS so that / can go
sleigh riding.
Sincerely yours,
Adrian Van Dorpe
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-12-21
Santa Claus Receives Many Il ints in Mail Bag

y
North Redwood, MINI.
Dec. IL, 1899
Dear Santa CLAUS,
For Christmas all 1 want is a
snow suit and a truck.
My little sister wants big doll.
My big sister wants a Christmas
tree.
And Oh! Santa I hope you have
a Merry, Merry Christmas.
Your friend,
MILFORD Gaffney.
3 =
North Redwood, Minnesota
December IL, 1899
Dear Santa Claus,
l want a buggy and doll for
Christmas.
/ want suit of clothes for the
doll, too.
l wish you a Merry Christmas.
We are writing Christmas
poems
We have new fountain to
drink from.
Our teacher has a new dress to-
day.
Your friend,
Grace Abel.
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. IA, 1899
Dear Santa
/ am five years old. I do not
go to school. Please bring me a
tractor set, gang pillow, disc, har-
row, corn planter, hay rake, dump
trailer, shovel, fork, mower.
Please bring me streamlined car.
Also some candy and nuts.
Your friend,
Clayton King.
= 3
Clements, Mimi.
Dear Santa
We are twins 5 years old.
We want dolls that sleep and
candy. Our baby sister Carol
wants a Kiddy Kar.
Thank you.
Love from
Audrey and Adrienne Bruck-
hauer.
Clements, MINI.
Dear Santa
l am 8 years old and I am in
the third grade. I will be looking
for you in an airplane if it does
MT snow pretty soon. l will see
you at grandpa's. Can you bring
me some red rubber building
bricks and Chinese checkers.
Please and don't forget the chill
dren where there is war.
Goodbye and thank YOU
Junior Bruckbauei'.
!: 1: i: Is
North Redwood, Minnesota
q December IL, 1889
Dear Santa,
u I would like "Royal Mounted"
suit and a new wagon. Please
don't forget my little sister. I
think she would like a new dolly.
Don't you work too hard.
IL / wish you a Merry Christmas,
too. 1ar
4Our llIllS lIleIlu,
y Robert Becker.
:: = i =
= North Redwood, Minnesota
T. December IL, 1889
Dear Santa Claus
I would like everyone to have
a Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. l would like you to
bring me some presents like the
following: a big doll, little
black train and a little red shovel.
I wish to you and my Dear dear
teacher, A Merry Christmas!
Your friend,
Dana Hosken.
!: = !: =
Delhi, MINI.
December II, 1889
Dear Santa Claus,
May I have a doll buggy, a
ball, book, some paints and a
doll house for Christmas. 1 want
a dog and wagon for my little
brother. Please don't forget moth
er and daddy. l hope it will snow
SO you can use your sleigh and
reindeer. Goodbye now.
Your friend,
Margaret Elliot,
First grade, age 6
District So
4. 4. Il 4.
North Redwood, Minnesota
Dec. IL, 1889
Dear Santa,
/ wish you would bring me a
doll and a doctor set. Would you
bring me new dress?
Your friend,
Alice Burdick.
AIk.aA:il4 AIi!4 Ai4 Ali@ &i@l
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1939-12-21

Redwood Fails, Minnesota
Dec. ID, 1889
Dear Santa Claus,
How is our good friend? Do
you have any snow up there in
the north pole? We do not have
any snow here yet but I hope we
have some before you come.
We have been good children
this year. We help our mother
and father.
I would like to have a twin
sweater set, color blue with red
flowers on it.
My little brother is years old
and he would like a big tractor
and ball. I hope it isn't too
much, and fill our stockings with
nuts and candy.
We hope you won't forget the
poor and sick children.
Good luck to you dear Santa,
I From your little friends,
Geraldine and Wayne Schiller,
Redwood, Falls, MINI.
Route 2.
= & y =
Redwood Falls, MINI.
Dec. II, 1889
Dear Santa
am eight ye.rs old. I am in
the third grade. There will be
candy on the table for you.
Please. bring me Ducky Baby.
Please bring me a Chinese Check
er. Please bring me sewing set
| hope that you will bring me
this things.
Your friend,
Beverly Jean King.
And candy and nuts.
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Vesta, MINI.
Dec. IL, 1899

Vesta, MINI.
Dec. IL, 1899
Dear Santa,
How are you? I am fine. I
would like to have a sled and a
pair of rollershates for Christmas,
please. Will you be in Vesta Sat
urday?
Are you going to give us candy.
Last year Santa Claus gave us
candy.
I am in the second grade.
l am seven years old.
Your friend,
Dorothy Truax
Vesta, Mimi.
Evening star., 1939-05-01
Postponed by Rain,
Flower Market Is
Being Held Today

Two of the attractions being Of
fered today at the Pilgrim Steps
Flower Market are the lockwood
plants from Ashlawn, home of Presi-
dent James Monroe, and seedlings
of the Gingko tree, planted by Gen
Van Ness in Arlington County when
it was part of the District.
The flower market, which was
postponed until today because of the
inclement weather Saturday, is be-
ing presented by the Garden Com
mittee of All Hallows Guild to raise
funds for q retaining wall at the
Cathedral for upkeep of the bishops
garden.
The Capital division of the Wom-
ans National Farm and Garden As
sociation presented the two new at
fractions, in collaboration with the
Trowel Club of Wesley Heights.
Mrs. Lawrence w. Douglas Of Clar-
endon Is chairman Of the Farm and
Garden Associations exhibit.
The lockwood plants were sent by
Mrs. j. Winston Johns, president OF
the association, who lives at Ash
lawn, and the seedlings are from
Mrs. Frank L. Ball. who lives at the
Glebe, built in 1900 as a hunting
lodge by Gen. Van Ness.
Other members of the Exhibit
Committee are Mrs. Arthur T.
Esgate, vice president Of the asso-
citation, and Mrs. Foster Hagen.
Evening star., 1939-05-01
Card Party Tonight
To Benefit Church .

Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis has
added her name to the list of pa
tronesses for the card party being
given this evening for the benefit
of the Church of Our Lady Of Mount
Carmel at Thurmont, Md. The par
ty will be held at the Willard Hotel
at 8:15 o'clock and is arranged and
being patronized by the many
friends in the Capital Of the pastor
of the church, the Rev. Edward H.
Roach, who is Washington4an and
for some years was assistant pastor
of st. Matthews Church, spiritual
director of the Holy Name Society,
the knights of Columbus and the
Catholic Daughters of America.
Others who have added their
names to the patroness list are Mr..
Michael Buckley, Mrs. Walter G.
Burke, Miss Eleanor B. Browner,
Mrs. Edna Ward Capps, Mrs. Thomas
A. Cantwell, Mrs. Catherine E.
Dempsey, Mrs. w. E. Knoblock, Mrs.
M. j. Lapp. Mrs. Marie Latimer,
Mrs. David Mccarthy, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. M. Mcintyre, Mrs. Anne O'Neill,
Mr.. A. J. O'Neill, Miss Elizabeth
Pace, Miss Mary Reilly, Mrs. Amelia
Vance Russell, Miss Elizabeth Tres
colt and Mr.. and Mrs. George Y.
Worthington.
Evening star., 1939-05-01
Zeta Beta Chi

The Gamma Chapter Of Zeta Beta
Chi National Sorority will hold an
educational meeting tomorrow at 8
pm. at the Raleigh Hotel. Stellan
Wendt will give a travel talk on
Sweden. He will be introduced by
DR.. Curtis, program director of the
chapter.
Following the lecture there will be
brief business meeting, with Miss
Pearl Roberts, the president, presid-
ing.