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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
Federation OF Teachers
Endorses Gaines Decision

BUFFALO, y. Y, Sept. $
The Gaines case, the Marian
Anderson affair, and the anti
lynching bill were all favor
ably voted upon at the Ameri-
can Federation OF Teachers ANNUAL
convention held here at the Buffa-
10 hotel last week.
The delegates unanimously en-
dorsed the Gaines fight for the right
to attend state-supported schools,
the fight against discrimination in
Washingtons public buildings as
brought out by the Easter Sunday
concert Of Marian Anderson on the
steps Of the Lincoln Memorial and
the passage Of an anti-lynching bill.
A total Of $4,000 teachers of both
races comprise the federation. Prof.
George S. Counts. noted educator
Of Columbia University Teachers
college was elected president
Prof. DoNey Wilkerson. OF How
ard university. was reelected ma
tional vice president-at-large by an
overwhelming majority over Miss
Layle Lane Of New York City
The convention vigorously sp-
plauded Dr. Wilkerson's plea for
federal aid to education, especially
for Race students. The delegates
agreed with him that a breakdown
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

Former light-heavyweight cham
pion of the world. who fought Joe
Louis for the heavyweight title
early this year. has become asso-
ciated with the sales department
Of Calvert Distillers Corporation
as a special representative to pro-
mote Old Drum Blended Whis-
key. according TO an announce
ment by the company. Lewis, who
is 25 years old has devoted most
Of his life TO the art of pugilism.
During his fighting career, he en-
gagged in l0l fights and lost only
seven, OF these one was to-Joe
Louis and another TO James J.
Braddock. Lewis comes from a
family with fighting tradition.
His great-uncle. Tom MonheuN.
was the first American fighter to
contend for the heavyweight title,
and his fight with Tom Crib is
among the never-to-be-forgotten
bouts. The selection Of Lewis as
Calvert representative is in line
with the company's policy of
choosing men who have shown
unusual ability in different lines
Of endeavor. Lewis will join
forces with Eneil F. Simpson, who
has been associated with Calvert
as an Old Drum representative for
some time past.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

NEW YORK, Sept. S-A
federal investigation into the
flogging of James r. Powell
and his son, T. Powell by a
mob of whites in Fairburn,
Ga, because The PoWells refused 10
be in.imidated in .hei- attempt to
organize a branch Of the Workers
Alliance among WPA and NYA en-
ployees in Fairburn, last May 20, is
Being considered by the United
States Department OF Justice, the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement OF ColoEed People an
sounced- here Friday.
According TO report sent to the
justice department following an in
vestigation by the Atlanta, Ga, Ma
ACP. branch Powell ard his son
were dragged from their home or
the night Of June 81, taken TO the
outskirts OF the town. and beaten
with straps.
They were advised to do no more
organizing. Eliza j. Harrison an
employee OF the National Youth Ad-
ministFation. who attended the first
organization meeting of the ALI
ance. held last May 30. was also
beaten by a group OF white youths
on the main street of Fairourn, Ga,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
PUT
On AUCTION;
NOBODY BUYS
S. w. Green Tense As
Sheriff Opens Sale;
Seeks Aid

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept,
s - The Pythian Temple,
stormy petrol and 100000
white elephant" of the local
Knights of Pythias, was saved
for secret orer from the sheriffs
hammer last Thursday, August "a,
by strange trick OF fate No one
wanted to buy it,
For more than Is minutes at high
noon Thursday in the New Orleans
auction exchange building, George
Danziger, auctioneer. tried 10 get
--s-+51,rcr- ttor-the Pythian- Temple
NO Buyer" was the result which
gives the Knights of Pythias sno-
Their opportunity to reclaim the
eight story building.
Green Tense
Grand Chancellor S. W. Green
waited tensely for the final out
come and as soon as announcement
Of no buyer" was made. he con-
tacted the receiver. James O'Con-
ner Jr.. 10 negotiate for further
consideration.
Mr Green announced that the
organization will attempt TO secure
an RFC loan to save the building
for the organization. The first a.
tempted loan contained such stiff
restriction that it was impossible
for the lodge to comply with them,
Mr. Green said
These restrictions have been min
imized end he believes that the deal
can be made.
The Temple is an imposing eight
story structure, the first of its kind
erected for Race businesses here.
Aside from housing several bust
nesses, OF both races, at present,
until last week it has been used as
unit OF the State Charity hospital
for Negro patients.
Hit BY Depression
Under the leadership OF Chancel-
lor Green the building was the show
spot OF New Orleans until the de
preston" A loan OF $4,000 was
secured TO save the building to Py-
trian ownership and a statewide
call was made to effect the perma-
nent possession through a meeting
here sveral months ago.
The meetings held behind closed
doors were publicly announced a
success and was considered as such
until ads began appearing 10 days
ago announcing the structure for
public auction, Thursay, Aug "a
Many members OF the organiza-
Ton are confident that means can
be obtaired for financing the build
ing while others state that although
the building is most imposing within
the heart OF the city's business dis
trict there is no hope.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
Club Women
Hold Meet At
HattieSburg

4+A4FFFFBSBGRG-MiSS--Sepl-a.=
The sixth congressional district
Federation OF Colored Womens
clubs, met here at Eureka high
school, Friday, with the president,
Mrs. E NJ Harris, presiding.
Guest speaker Of the meeting was
Mrs. J f johnson. of Prentiss, Miss,
who is president Of the federation
in Mississippi She gave report Of
the national federation which re-
Gently met in Boston, Mass
Two loving cups awarded Missis-
sippi women for outstanding work
were placed on exhibition. One was
for the best hsndicraft and the 9TH
er for the best handmade evening
dress, She also reported that Mis-
sissippi federation owns 1854 acres
of land at Clinton, Miss, on which
may be erected home for delin-
quent boys.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
Chicago, St. Louis At
CreenViIIe, Sept. 10

GREENVILLE, Miss, Sept -
On Sunday. Sept. 10, the Chicago
American Giants and the St Louis
Stars. winners Of the SECOND half
of the Negro American leagues
split season, will play here.
Manager Sandy Jim Taylor will
start either Houston or his veteran
Willie Cornelius against Teho
Smith or McAllister of the Stars,
The Mississippi fans will get a
chance 10 see Wilson left fielder Of
the Stars who hit the homer which
broke up the 1899 East VS. West
game in Chicago on Aug 6, in &C
ton.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
Dramatic Appeal Stays Execution
OF 3 'Teen-Age' Youths In Florida

Led by Miss E. NJ. NJ. White,
citizens made. an appeal 10 the at
toruey general OF the state for a
stay OF execution until the governor
returned so that the case could be
presented 10 the pardoning board
OF which the governor is chairman.
The attorney general in a letter
to Miss White, dated August 80,
said that only the governor had
power to prevent the death SEN
fences going into Effect
The boys case being dismissed by
the Florida supreme court, the date
set by the governor for the execu-
tons and the governor being be-
yond the reach OF those who sought
TO have this triple execution post
poned. il would seem that death
was inevitable for the youths, all
hope TO save them gone Friday,
Atty. S D. McGill of Jacksonville,
who had been absent from the state
for some time, returned and made a
dramatic appearance before the su-
preme court He asked that the
court allow a second appeal upon
the promise that he would prepare
and present TO the court the proper
record so that the court could in
due course properly consider the
merits of the case.
Chief Justice Glenn W Terrell
then allowed the attorney 10 file q
second appeal, then issued an order
-voiding the governors death war
rants. Thus Florida has been
spared, temporarily al least. its first
triple execution Of minor children
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

The new park consists Of four and
one half acres. The project includes
large Fairgrounds, swimming poll,
private dining room, chicken shack,
combination dance hall. skating
rink and gymnasium and a cafeteria
under the supervision Of Miss Thel-
ma Burke, formerly with the Pan
taze soda room. II will be formally
opened TO the public Sept TO-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
Dismukes To Hospital

DAYTON. Ohio. Sept s-Wllliam
Dismukes. formerly with the lndi-
annapolis A.B.C's, later with the
Chicago American Giants and other
clubs but last heard from with the
Atlanta club which had been
transferred to indianapolis. was ad-
mitted TO the United States Vete-
rams hospital on Thursday. August
81 for q general checkup prior to
his undergoing ar operation Of
hernia, DIZZY, as he is known 10
most Of the ball fans, will be in
the hospital 30 days.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09


Other visitors from local posts
were Oscar Parker. commander
Triangle Post; Mckinley Freeman
Of Tom Phillips Post No 1874: Will
liam Moore. Alfred c. Jefferson.
tadiutant elect Of Tom Phillips
Posp: Vice Commander William
Green and wife. Eugene Foster. De
lg-ey Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Flowers. Senator Digs, John H.
williams. vice commander elect.
Tom PHILLIPS Post, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henri Lewis Jr., and others.
Commander Smith introduced the
new zone commander Lloyd jane
son. Past District Commander
Charles Westlake. Judge Donald
Van Zile. CLAUDE Coooer, INSPECTOR
McCaske. Senator Digs. Charles
Westlake. Rollin Becker. Milton
Christa. Mckinley Freeman. Com
rades Parker. Mason Warren Bow
and Mrs. Mary Pierce. president Of
the Auxiliary unit, who introduced
several members Of her unit Mother
Dodd. mother Of the past command
er. william A. Dodd, was also pres
ented.
Several selections and an amusing
comedy skit by the Vocsleers plus
the string marches and the present
day selections rendered by the
Charles Young Posts bard made
the evening an enjoyable one. Color
bearers retrieved the colors at
aporoximately 1920 closing the
reeting with a reading OF the bene-
diction by the newly installed post
commander. Oscar Smith.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

Miss Mary Alice Payne, 543 Eliot
street. Detroit. Michigan a product
Of the Lewis Business college OF
Indianapolis, Ind, has been en-
ployed by the De;To!; Branch Of the
New York Bell Bakeries, Inc, The
Phyllis wheatley Bread Company,
branch No. 4.
Miss PAYNE was employed early
in April by the Phyllis Wheatley
Bread company and received pro-
motion with an increase in salary
in June. as a result Of her compe-
tent and efficient service.
Miss Payae, although a resident
of the city only q short while is a
member OF the Booker T. Washing
ton Trades Association, and Ebe-
nezer A.ME church
The Lewis Business college prides
itself on being able to produce
better stenographers and book
keepers.
The Lewis Business college is
locating right here in Detroit. 47l2
W. Warren street, featuring in
tensive direct courses in specialized
business training.
Any ambitious person who wishes
~ qualify for a hipher place may
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

has been tul-
filed by A. l.
Thompson. man
ager Of the Will
o " Grow
amusement park
Mr. ThomosJn
is a graduate #
Wherefore uni
versitv and a d.
rector Of Tr,-
State Boxing as
ISOLATION. a n !
Tri-State dlrer-
tor Of athletics
of the |. B p. o.
Ia.--x-.4II -
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

Editor chief of the Sunday
School publishing board of the
National Baptist Convention,
who has been with the board
since wiii-take active
part in the Philadelphia conven-
ton. 1t was he who put black
CUTS" in Sunday school literature
after the first issue had been
ridiculed as BLACK backs with
white CUTS" because members of
the Race graced the cover and
white commentaries wrote the ex-
position. 1t was then that Rev.
Brown was called to the editors
post Today he is acclaimed as
one of the greatest religious edi-
tors in the world.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
THR0NG OF
ADMIRERS At
CERE MON Y
Oscar Smith And Clifford
Jones, COmmandant,
Vice Commandant

The auditorium OF Brewster Cen
ter was The scare o. an impressive
Ceremony last Wednesday night
when the Charles Young Post No.
II conducted the installation Of
its newly elected officers before
q throng of American Legion ad-
mirers and followers.
New officers installed were oc-
car R. Smith, commander; Clifford
W. Jones tconfined TO the hospital
senior vice commander; Earl
Rhosdes, junior vice comman der:
Pearly B Crudup. adjutant; La Mar
Mcqueen. finance officer; Ernest
Bsunson, chaplain; William James.
ergeant-at-arms with Patrick
Johnson, William A. Dodds and Ben
Mccoy forming the executive COM
mittee
Following an impressive military
rite in the advancing Of the colors
tthe Legion Post flag and the
United -Statcs-ffiag4- preceded
the stirring March OF the Double
Eagle rendered by the l9-piece Post
band, the installation ceremonies
were conducted by Bob Mathewson,
district vice commander OF the
Harold Todd Post.
A ritual team from the Harold
Todd Post Installed the new officers
OF the Charles Young Post. Bob
Mathewson, conducting the cere-
monies stated: AN organization is
judged by the men chosen as its
leaders" In unison the newly elect
ed officers pledged themselves 10
perform the duties thsy were about
TO assume according to American
Legion standards.
Commencing the spirit. grand rec
ord and work of the Charles Youag
Post during the past year, Bob
Mathewson then turned to Atty.
Oscar Smith and said: Command
er Smith, your gavel and your au-
thority."
New Commander Makes a Pledge
81 will do all l can TO make the
Post what all of you want it to
be, l believe that l am familiar
with the ambition of those going
out OF office and those now going
in office. We will strive to advance
the name and reputation OF the Post
70 the ost Oh our aollity' declareo
Ine ne" COMMANDER oscar smith,
want you 10 leel lhat m al your
service d. any 'iiIie' "sn' d leei-
ing ol mutual SCI VICE III tne oi gam,
zslioh' l ASK LOT the coopeIstlo Oh
al 'ns' we n,ay oe u"t - ~ .ae
il'a.1e' u eI.,p'oS -. ~ - "s me-
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

The case created wide spread in
terest because OF the extreme youth
OF the defendants, One Of them.
Edward Powell, is only IA years
old and the other two are under l6.
Case Goes to High Court
After judgments and sentences OF
death were passed by the trial
court, the white lawyer who repre-
sented the youths appealed to the
supreme court Of the state Of Flor
ida in an effort 10 have the death
sentences reversed. Because OF his
failure to comply with the rules of
the supreme court governing ap-
peals in such cases, that court on
August ? dismissed the appeal.
Governor Fred B. Cone signed
the death warrants for the trio,
fixing Monday Labor Day. as the
date for the executions TO be car
ried OUT. Tine governor then left
the state and his office reported
-thath he Itould not return Until after
the date set for these executions.
Meantime, the prisoners were taken
10 the death house al Raiford
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09
Charles Young Post No. II nstas Newly Elected Officers
Federal Nav
Probe Georgia Flogging

psrtment stated that the Gogsins
case is already under considera-
ton" for investigation.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

IN opportunities ior race eoucs-
uoh meant ofeaNooWh OF Aherl-
can democracy
Race Organized
White sot,bern do,.ssios o,D,ha-
sized tho need for bniIdine M ,b,,
P.ce- ,,r,rrri,;es IL a. o,n,a1itv
wi,b al n,h~rs - sny ntosrsn, 81
dornocratic a5uc.tion is 10 snccood
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Sept.
S-Three youths, Willie B.
Clay, Edward Powell and Ma
thaniel Walker, were tried,
convicted and sentenced to
death by the circuit court OF Duval
county Fla, in January OF this
year, charged with the hold-up
robbery and murder OF white
grocery store keeper in Jackson
vile
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-09-09

in opportunities for Race educa-
ton meant a breakdown OF Ameri-
can democracy.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of Administration
on the personal estate of Frank w.
White late of Worcester County, de-
ceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or before
the 10th day of September, 1899. They
may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this
seventh day Of March, 1889.
J. RUSSELL WHITE,
Administrator
Test: Frank e. Hudson, Register of
Wills.
March 10-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-24
TT TAKES BACKBONE TO ECONOMIZE

courage for public to preach economy at time
when the to have blinded itself to the ruin That must
eventually result continued spending beyond our TO
pay takes to look facts in the face-wnen
they unpleasant. . 500, -. =.
Those congressman who now working-quiey but Ell
fectyey for the parn effort to find and means
of cutting costs nations gratitude For the worst
phase the whole gigantic fiscal problem the attitude OF defeat
ism the majority officials to have adopted toward govern
ment finance effect they saySpendng will lead to bank
ruptcy long enough continued but can't stop now SO Wen
Just shove the deficit few more billions and take
chance what happens" . 49, ,
Spending like disease breeds greater spending When the
budget balance another five ten bill
lion doesn't seem important. 49,,
disastrous to business That's easy to sayand impossible to
prove Certainly investors would be more willing to take chance
they knew that bulk of their profits wouldn't be taken by
government taxes they succeeded Certainly industry would
be eager plans and ahead it knew that taxation
wouldn't absorb the greater part of its earnings
historical fact that of the greatest booms in bus
mess followed the greatest slash in federal spend
ing hstory 1921 after the Who can say that cuts
there lack of places where cuts
made-woudnt have similar result In event. are
preaching time when either must reduce our excessive
spending calmly accept inevitable bankruptcy have other
nations
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the SUBJ
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters Testamentary on
the personal estate Of Cora Mills, late
of Worcester County, deceased.
All persons having claims against
the deceased, are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or before
the 26th day of September, 1889.
They may otherwise by law be exclud-
ed from all benefits of the said estate.
All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this ninth day
of March, 1889.
WILLIAM G. LANDLORD,
Executor
Test: Frank E. Hudson, Register of
Wills.
March 17-3t.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-24
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS

In the District Court of the United
States for the District of Maryland.
In the Matter of Alonza E. Hol-
land, individually and trading as "a.
E. Holland and Brother, Bankrupt.
TO THE CREDITORS OF THE
ABOVE NAMED BANKRUPT:
Notice is hereby given that on the
23rd day of February, 1889, Alonza
E. Holland, individually and trading
as "a. E. Holland and Brother, whose
postoffice address is Pocomoke City,
Worcester County, Maryland, was
duly adjudicated a Bankrupt and the
first meeting of his creditors will be
held at the law office Of Henry P.
Walters, ESQ.,, Pocomoke City, Mary
land, on Saturday, March 18th, 1889,
at eleven o'clock A. NJ, at which time
and place the said creditors may at
tend, prove their claims, appoint a
Trustee, examine the Bankrupt and
transact such other business as may
properly come before the meeting.
Creditors should at once file their
claims, duly proved, with the Referee.
Given at Salisbury. Maryland, this
9th day Of March, 1889.
WILLIAM w. TRAVERS,
Referee
March 10-3t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-24

$780, first class ticket for $685. plus the
sleeping charges city town in the country He
will his home the New York fair thence to
Golden Gate Exposition and back to his starting point with
out reacng his route Or if he chooses he go to the Pa
attractive routes and in both directions al
lowed
On these trips passengers may travel from $500 to
than 5000 miles by rail- depending the starting point and the
selected route
This is progressive railroad policy that will be beneficial to
country equally advantageous for the
traveller who may the country in the comfort that be
provided only by modern trains at this unpreceden low COST
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-03-24
ENCLAND,s POLICY TOWARDS GERMANY

ENGLAND appeased" Germany at Munich by Snans rgS
oaHa Today of many foreign experts Psaa
has started on 1sT pUi TO make possbe lion
To show much sitter backbone and when Hitler ana %
I'M make seef world the last months has
emily substantially diminished the chance Oh no we"
March 9Th was dreaded day European For on
that day. Sststo %o Ts the
another his ringing demands for Gf c in
1nmaabe terms that accede to his demands for sov
eregny over Tunisia and Corsca-or else Britam anu r
March 9Th and nothing happened As Time
puts ultmatums were no BARKING for
land No week in months has been so generaS "
Most authorities ascrbe this change to number OF diverse
things The European dmocraes have rearmng at
rate than thew were last year French British public opn
resisting 5sd no S Tine a e
States gned by the speeches OF the and me
s sna gS Og the dators something to think
quarters it is that Hitler and Musson have done great
And apparently 9sI2 pc say t o
@ s
uprising and perhaps revolution they started one .o.d IN
e N ssas st GHaS
dkes Soviet Russia Stain friend Sa, worth nav az
Gently left London on tour Northern and that spent
makes Russia unquesonab the most potent
ally and Britain could have in Europe Russian
distant when by the before Mum
as to what she would the event Of hostes And
that Stain is considering an alliance with Germany Eng
wouldn't better bid is said to have sent chs up the
the spine of the worried British cabinet. ,
Upshot better morale in the democracles than
has been seen for long time and definite moderation OF
the talk of the dctators !,
Our interest in anything that makes for or war in
Europe is obvious stayed out of the
MANY authorities think would disrupt
world finance and bring dire here as wen
It known fact that the possibility OF war mas
been one that has held back economically
now of long in Europe has
bettee the outlook for recovery here at home has been
mensely improved.