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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Invest Districts To Vote On Overcrowded Schools
FAR EAST
NJ EWS


Masses at Sacred Heart church
we're well attended on Sunday
Many were present at the 7:30
mass. Sunday the first in Advent
was communion Sunday for the
Christian Mothers It was inspiring
10 see many ladies renew their
pledges at the altar
The $3.50 high mass was sung by
Father Carron who read the Epistlc
and Gospel and delivered a won
derful sermon.
Let US turn to the scriptures for
the week for daily reading and
meditation; Philippians. 2:l3; S.:
Matt. 1925; Prov. 8:34. Prov l2I5.
Friday, which is Hol:- day OF Oh
legation. and the Feast Of the I'M
maculate conception is not a fast
day, but everyone should hear mass
on that day. Masses will be held
as on Sundays-St. Luke 1870.
The poor you have with you al
ways" was the words Of our Dear
Lord. so let US remember the poor
box at the entrance so that some
child will be made happy on Christ
mas morning.
Sunday evening, December II, the
public is asked to attend Christ
mas play TO be given by the school
children in the school hall. A feath-
err party witt be given Dec. %.
There are many sick in the Parish
and members are asked 10 offer
special prayer for them. Among
them are: Mrs. Mcdonald Of Pasa-
dena avenue; Mrs. Gibson OF Hard
ing avenue; Master Bernie Plata.
Fords hospital and the new con-
vent, leila Benevey, Grace hos
pital.
Mr. and Mrs. Randolph of Hard
ing avenue, returned home on Sat-
urdayafter spending THANKSGIVING
with relatives and friends in Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
Mrs. Rivers Of Harding avenue.
arrived home Saturday after spend
ing five months with her daughter,
Mrs. Eura Davis ami family in New
bon. Ga.
ENTERTAINS =
David McGill of Tennessee ave
nue. was given a surprise birthday
party in his home by his wife.
Among the guests were: Mr.. and
Mrs Danny Ford Of King avenue:
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
fine FOR KIDNEY
AND BLADDER
WEAKNESS
STOP GETTING UP NIGHTS
AND FEEL YOUNGER

Keep your blood more free from
waste matter. poisons and acid by
putting more activity into kidneys
and bladder, and you should live d
healthier. happier and longer life.
One efficient. safe and harmless way
to do this is to get from your drug
gist IS cent box of God Medal
Harlem OIL Capsules and take them
as directed-the swift results should
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Besides getting up nights. some
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Don't be an EASY MARK and &C.
cept a SubStitute-Ask for Gold MEDIA
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HARLEM In Holland. GET GOLD
MEDAI-the original-the genuine.
Look for the Gold Medal on the box
Us cents.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Struck BY Auto

When returning home on Thanks
giving day after visiting friends,
Mr. and Mrs. John Moorehead, 2O766
Mitcheldale, Ferndale, Mich, were
struck by an automobile. Mr.
Moorehead, a real estate dealer
was knocked unconscious, while
his wife suffered a broken leg. She
was taken to the Receiving hospital,
where her condition is reported as
fair,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
The Party Line
BY MARIAN

MIS- bfayooy Oh Josephine ave-
nue. was one Of the weeks smart
hostesses. when she gave an elab-
orate dinner marty for friends AT
---..-,-,
Il Se' la uoOeis Vi "i'use' s'ey
danced and drank until wee morn.
Her guests we're DR.. ana Mrs. E. C.
Beddie-sff-end Hr-David Gaarae
NJ - c,..;. - 60
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

The scheme is objected TO by :jme
taxpayers on the basis that the new
law allowing the person who is not
a property owner in the district 10
vote is unfair. Some of the oppo-
sition stated that the non-property
owners could put us in debt for
life and calmly move away on the
slightest provocation.
Registrations are being received
for voting daily from $50 until 4;3O
pm. and until noon on Saturday, a,
the Board Of Education Offices, 100
Z Nine Mile road. of Woodward.
Miss Louise DUFF at the Board Of
Education telephone Royal Oak
5000 will tell you il you are -
cerned az to-whethef OF not you are
registered and can qualify for par
ticip ,tion in the election.
William Fletcher Leads Long Fight
William Fletcher and other civic
minded Negroes Of the Northwest
Detroit Community have been per-
sistent leaders in the fight for larger
school accommodations in the area.
The issue will be placed on two
ballots. No. ! will carry the ques-
ton Of the authorization OF the
S2l4,0OO bond issue A majority Of
the votes cast will decide the fate Of
the issue Any property owner wife
or husband Of any property owner
Is eligible 10 vote
No. ballot will decide the fate
Of the tax rate increase, Any person
qualified to vote in a regular city
election may vote on this issue To
be passed it must be approved by
two thirds majority vote.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

liam Jones, Mr., and Mrs. Simon
Cooper, Mr.. and Mrs. c. jackson,
Mr. and Mrs. Harper Williams, Atty.
]. Il. Holley. Miss Odessa Howell,
c. Jackson, Jr., E. W. Carter, Mr..
George GFaHt----=
DR.. and Mrs. Milton flew TO Wash
ington for Turkey day. .
Harriet Shelby was hostess to din
ner Thursday, with Miss Helen
Bryant and Professor Clements Of
West Virginia, as guests.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Thanksgiving Spree
Ends In 2 Killings

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 8-Two
killings were added 10 Columbus
criminal records this week with the
death II Edward Cook, So, from bull
let wounds and Mrs. Esther Glaise.
%, as the result of a stabbing.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
NORTHWEST
EFT ROIT
By J. c. BRYANT

By J. c. BRYANT
VISITING
Mrs. GertrUd Burton Of Whites
boro, n. j. Is visiting her brother
and sisters. Mrs Sadie OFT. and Mr.
and Mrs. Earnest Galloway OF len
avenue.
Mrs. John McCauley Of WyominI
street spent 3 days in her home
town, Atlanta. Ga,
Josh Briggs Of South Carolina IL
the guest Of his son and daughters
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Roy Evans o
Wes;y.ew avenue. Ferndale, ant
Mr.. and Ms. R. Freeman Of Green
lawn avenue
Mrs. Lucille White Thompson wa
one OF the many guests who wer'
en- route 10 Chicago on the MercurI
Thanksgiving day. She spent RI
days with friends who entertained
her throughout the visit
PROUD PARENTS
Mr. and Mrs. E Thompson Of Gar
dendale avenue are the proud
parents Of their first baby boy.
FOUND
Little Clarence Smith of Ohio
stree; is named as one Of the boys
who were trying to destroy neigh
boris property with stones last
week.
FOUND TABLE DISCUSSION
John R. Moorehead bega the
round table discussion last Thurs
day evening ard related several in
teresting facts about our world to-
morrow. Miss Ora Baker follower
with a brief talk on imported
goods; Mrs. Sadie ROME discussed
The Expense Of a Woman's Hair;
Mrs. JAMIE Smiths topic was "A
Mainland HIS Family
On Thursday December 7, this
group will meet at the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. Fred Romie, 2O758 West
view, where discussion will con-
tinue from 3 10 10 pm.
MRS. ROBERTSON PASSES
Mrs. Creasie Robertson Of 20782
Westview street died December
at the age Of So She was born in
Pleasant Ridge, Alabama and came
to Michigan in 1924
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

With immediate relief people welcome the fact that they
get rub which is powerful counterrrtan
because Of its extra medication.
Think of this when cold troubles tighten their grip you
your famyPenetro is faster because it to
times medication than any other salve sold nationally for
the relief Of these troubles.
medicine cabinet contains cold salve which can
give such advantages call your druggist right away and
order jar Of Stainless white Penero Be prepared
minutes in those times when count just everything in
comfort and in added res-which is one of natures own
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

Grant school would &c, new class
rooms which enable students en-
rolled therein 10 get full days cdu-
cation instead Of half day schedules
which some Of them are compelled
due to lack Of space 70 follow under
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
B ON D ISSUE
AND TAX RAISE
ON BALLOTS
Division Reigns In The
Ranks OF Voters In
Election

The fight against overcrowded
school conditions in the Roosevelt
and Grant school districts in North
west Detroit are solIdly organizing
and lending all efforts toward
mobilizing the voting power Of the
areas for participation in the special
election which will re held Friday,
December II to "a vote on an in
crease in the school tax rate TO
S2l32 per $1,000 assessed property
valuation and Col approve a S2l4,-
900 bond issue to construc, and
furnish additions TO the Roosevelt
and Grant school buildings,
The higher tax rate will become
effective after a period Of FIVE years
and will make possible the addition
Of classroom space which would
prevent the necessity for children
having to cross Woodward avenue
= Coolidge high in order to attend
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

On Thursday December 7, this
group will meet at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Rom.e 20758 West
view where discussion will con-
4sr,,, fr.r, - IN - -,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

Mrs. Creasie Robertson Of 20782
Westview street died December
at the age Of SO. She was born in
Pleasant Ridge, Alabama, and came
to Michigan in 1924
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

Little Clarence Smith Of Ohio
street is named as one Of the boys
who were trying to destroy neigh
bor's property with stones last
week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Jane Stapleton
 Weeds J. Eaherty

A pretty holiday prenuptial was solemniSed yesterday morning at g o'clock at the Immaculate Concep- ton church when Miss Jane Der. nadette stapleton, daughter of Mir, and Mrs. Michaei J, Stapleton of Cossett street became the bride of Joseph Emmett Flaherty, son of Mrs. Nora Flaherty of Brooklyn, N, Y, Rev. Francis M, O'Shea officiated at the ceremony and was celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed.
 Miss Theresa Stapleton, sister of the bride was her only attendant and Bernard Flaherty of New York attended his brother as best man,
 The bride was becomingly attired in Q gown of white mousseline de soie fashioned with square neck line, fitted bodice, short puffed sleeves and full flared skirt termi- mating in a train. The square neck line was trimmed with sprays of orange blossoms,
 Her finger tip length veil of tulle was fastened with a crown of orange blossoms and fell in double tiered effect and she carried a white prayer book mounted with two orchids, Her attendant wore 8 gown of hyacinth blue mousseline de soie styled with v neckline and flared skirt which was outlined with two ruffles of self material at the hemline and trimmed with coral sash which extended to the hem. Her doll hat and shoulder veil were of corresponding shade and she carried an arm bouquet of Briarcliffe roses and delphinium. The brides mother wore e gown of cynthia blue lace and a corsage of orchids and the bridegroom's moth- CT wore wine lace gown and a corsage of orchids.
 A wedding breakfast for the im- mediate families was held at the Hotel Elton. Mir. Flaherty and his bride left on a wedding trip to Miami, Florida, aboard the s. s Algonquin. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Brooklyn, N. Y,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Personal
Local Guests At E'wing NuptiaIs

Several local guests attended the wedding of Mss Harriet Maltny Kel- ley of Providence, R. I. to Bayard Ewing of New TorR, which took place Saturday afternoon at ( o'clock In the church of St. John the Divine In Saunderstown, R. |. The bride, who Is the graduaugh- ter of the late Mir. and Mrs. Juius B, Malthy of Hillside avenue, was attended by her three sisters, Mrs. Leonard A. Yerkes, Jr, of Wil- mngton, Del, matron of honor, and Miss Jean Maltby Kelley and Miss Olive Douglas Kelley, maids of honor.
 MT. Ewing was attended by New bold Moves, Jr, of New York as best man and by his three brothers, William 2. c. Ewing of Bedford Village, N, Y., Clifford c. Ewing of Millhrook, N. Y, and sherman Ewing of New York; his brother in-law, Thomas A, stone of 6orren- to, Maine and Miss Kelley's broth- er-in-law, Leonard A, Yerkes, jr. of Welmington, Del, as ushers.
 The ceremony was performed by Rt. Rev. James E. Freeman, Bish- op of Washington, D. C., assisted by Rev. Clarence H, Horner, rector of Grace Episcopal church, Provi- dence,
 A reception at the summer home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Livingston Kelley, in Saun- derstown, followed the ceremony.
 Also present at the wedding were Miss Cornelia Maltby, MT. and Mrs. Julius B. Smith and family, Mir. and Mrs. Irving Hall Chase, Miss Elizabeth Irving Chase, Charles P, Kellogg, Mir. and Mrs. James R, sheldon, Jr,, Misses Marjorie and Elizabeth Sheldon, MT, and Mrs. Edward T. Carmody, Mrs, Thomas Ewing, Jr., and Stephen w. Kel. loeg.
 The bride IS a graduate of West. over school nd attended Sarah Lawrence college in Bronxville, N. Y,, Mfr. Ewing, who IS studying at the Harvard Law school, prepared at St. Paul's school for Yale, grad uating from there in 1888. He is a hrother-m-law of Mrs. Thomas Ewing, Jr, the former Lucia H. Chase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
CREER.HOSKINS

The wedding of Ralph P. Greer of Hines, H., son of Mrs. Thomas Greer of Southmayd road, to Miss Margaret Hoskins. daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. Hoskins of Ames, Iowa, took place Saturday afternoon at the chapel Of the First Congrega- tional church in Oak Park, H., at 4 D. m. Miss Ann Forke of Detroit. Mich, was the brides only attend ant and Dr. Burton Lyons of Chi cago, IL, was best man. The couple will live in Maywood, Ill.
 The bride is chief dietitian at the U. s. Veterans hospital at Bath, N. Y. She is a graduate Of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. MT. Greer is medical illustrator at the Hines hospital in Hines, H., and is affiliat- ed with the U. s. Veterans admins tration. He was formerly in the pho- tographic department at Yale Uni. versity. The couple will come to New England on their wedding trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
. McKENNEY oN BRIDGE
Queen of Bridge Experts Breaks Rule to Ssh Decarers
 Contract Hopes

Today's hand was played by Mrs. R. c. Young of Philadelphia, who has earned the title of the out- standing woman bridge player Of the world, and who ranks with the greatest men players. She IS tne only woman at present who has won sufficient master points 10 en- title her the honor of life master.
 Her advice is. play every hand by itself and not according to a set formula. Here is a contract she de- feated by refusing to adhere to the old whist rule, "Second hand low"
 South won the third lead Of spades, hoping to shut out the es. tablished spades if West started with five. He then led small heart. NOW, if West plays the three or seven, declarer will play the nine from dummy, allowing East to win with the jack, and the contract cannot be defeated.
 Mrs. Young preferred to play her queen, which smashed SouthS hopes. If he allowed West to hold the trick, the balance of the spades would be cashed. South won with the king of hearts. returned to his own hand with a club and led an- other heart But East had the heart suit stopped and the balance of the hearts could not be brought in. Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
STRAND

Performances this evening at War ner's Strand theater conclude the engagement of James Cagney and George Raft in Each Dawn I Die: also Sudden Money" with Charlie Ruggles.
 Tomorrow the Strand will present a dandy double feature bill with the latest of the Hardy Family series, Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever" as the headliner of the fine bill.
 Lewis Stone, Mickey Rooney and the entire Hardy Family group re- mains intact, including Fay Holden as Mrs. Hardy. Cecilia Parker as Andy's sister, Sara Haden as Aunt Milly and Ann Rutherford as Andy's girl friend. Polly Benedict.
 A new and most important addi- ton to the cast is that of the high school dramatics teacher. For this role, & new screen discovery was chosen. She is Helen Gilbert, who for two years was a cellist in sym phonic recording orchestra.
 The film presents a new and the most interesting to date phase oi the experiences of the Hardy Family
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
M The Local TheaterS
POLl'S

Be sure to attend Loew's Poll Theater tomorrow evening and par- ticipate in the hilarious events of "uproar Hour, the fame in which the audience performs and Is paid cash prizes. Come on down for the fun and entertainment. You'll have Q grand time.
 Today's opening day audience at the Loew Poll Theater found one of the most exciting comments in the thrilling goth Century Fox pie ture, "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" the intense hand-to-hand struggle between the master detec- tive and his arch-neny, Moriarty, atop the Tower of London,
 Holmes had iust interrupted the master criminal h the Super-crime of the century, the attempted theft of the British crown jewels, There is novel story behind the screen fight that ensues.
 The film, based on the Sherlock Holmes" features in the title role Basil Rathbone capably assisted by Nigel Bruce as Watson. Others in a stellar cast include George zuceo as Moriarty, Ida Lupino and Alan Marshal.
 On the same program k Should a Girl Marry, a dramatic triumph featuring Anne Nagel, Warren Hull and others.
 Do you think you resemble Rosa lind Russell, the film actress? This question is being asked all Water bury girls by the Loew-Poli Theater in their city-wide search for . double" of this famous screen personality. If you think you look at all like Miss Russell, Waterbury's gift to the cinema, apply at the Loew Poli Theater for an entry blank that will entitle you to compete in the gigantic contest to take place on the Loew-Poli stage Wednesday evening, September 18th.
 Coming to Loews Poli on Friday are Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell, heading cast of l35 women in story about men, "The Women" Don't miss It. it's simply grand!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
KYLE-ROLANDI

The marriage of Miss Norine Ro- landi, daughter of MT. and Mrs' Joseph Rolandi of East Main street and John Kyle, son of MT. and Mrs John Kyle of Beecher avenue LOOK place yesterday morning at 8 o'clock at SS. Peter and Paul's church. Rev John Heating officiated at the cere- mony and was also celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed, MISS Mary Jane Rolandi was the only attendant of the bride and owen Kyle acted as best man. Tho ush- CTS were: Francis Rolandi, brother of the bride and Neal Campbell of Birmingham, Alabama, cousin ot the bridegroom.
 The bride wore a gown of white satin styled with leg O mutton sleeves and having fitted bodice and long skirt terminating In a short train. Her finger tip veil Of tulie fell from a crown of pearls and she carried a prayer book covered with gardenias and lilies of the valley The frock of the maid of honor was shell pink chiffon fashioned witf girdle waist, and full skirt and sht wore a baby blue juliet cap styled with a short veil. Her arm touque' was of Talisman roses and blue del phinium. The dress Of the brides mother was Burgundy wine and she wore black accessories and the bridegroom's mother also wore a gown in burgundy shade with cor responding accessories.
 A reception was held at the Shel Chateau following the ceremony About twenty-five guests were i'll attendance including out of town guests from New Haven, Middle town, Birmingham, Ala, and New York City.
 The couple left on an unannounceo wedding trip, the bride wearing a moss green princess style frock with corresponding accessories. Upon their return they will reside at Pierpont street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Weddings
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Weddings
GvIISTo.sOLuRl

Miss Eelyn Soluri, daughter of MT. and Mrs, Salvatore Solurt of Marley Place and William 0uisto, son of Mir. and Mrs. Ralph ouisto of Macauley avenue were united In marriage yesterday morning at 6:l5 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes church. Rev. Rocco Nadile perform ed the ceremony and was also cele- hrant of the nuptial Wass which followed, Palms and gladiot decor ated tho altar and o musical pro- gram was rendered by A. uiaquinto, organlst with Miss Eleanor DeMario of Brooklyn, N. Y, as soloist, render ing Ave Maria"
 The bride was attired in Q white satin gown with cowl neckline and Rirtle effect at the waist trimmed with pearls and having large puffed sleeves and long full skirt ending in train, She wore 0 cap shape veil with e low crown of orange blos- soms from which Q spanish tulle lace fell gracefully. Her arm bou- quet was of white roses, lilies of the valley and baby's breath with an orchid in the center, Miss Geraldine DeMario, only attendant of the bride, wore blue embroidered lace gown with pink gardenias in the skirt and she wore e pink tulle veil in finger tip length fastened with a top knot of blue gardenias, She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses and blue del- phinium tied with pink ribbon. The dress of the brides mother was black lace trimmed with rhinestone clips and the bridegroom's mother wore black lace gown with match- ing accessories.
 A reception was held at the home of the bridegroom following the ceremony, About one hundred guests were In attendance from New Jersey Brooklyn, N. Y, Philadelphia and Portland, Conn.
 The couple left on a wedding trip to Washington, D, C., and Virginia, the bride wearing a burgundy suit trimmed with persian lamb. Upon returning they will reside at ' Mar" ley Place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05
Engagements
WEYMoUTH.LARNED

There is interest here in the an- nouncement made by the Rt. Rev. John Insley Blair Larned, Suffrage Bishop of Long Island, and Mrs. Larned, of the engagement of their daughter, Miss Frances Virginia Larned, to Tyler Weymouth, son of Mir. and Mrs. Clarence A. Wey- mouthe of Paoli, Pa.
 Miss Larned Is an alumna of the Westover school, Middlebury and of Bradford Junior college. She also attended the Feagin school of Dramatic Art in New York city, and made her debut in 1886.
 MT. Weymouth was graduated from the Montgomery school, Wyn- newood, Pa, and studied also at the Sheffield Scientific school, Yale university, with the class of '33. Al college he belonged to the St. Elmo club and the Aurelian Honor society
 The wedding will take place in l the Spring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-05

Dr. and Mrs. John H. Dillon have returned to their home on Chestnut avenue after vacationing at the Chute Homestead at Long Lake Naples, Maine,
 Mir, and Mrs. Arthur Theroux and family of Oak Hill avenue have re- turned after vacationing in Canada.
 Miss Mary Qulnlan has returned to her home on Roseland avenue after vacationing for the past month at Indian Neck where she was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. John M, Hutchinson.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Clark of Ashley street are vacationing in Maine and Canada,