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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
p r O c L A M ON.

To The People of Kennewick:
Inasmuch as Thursday, November
%, is a day nationally set aside
for the observance of Thanksgiy-
ing, and inasmuch as we have
much TO be thankful for as we
survey the years passed and pass
ing, I hereby declare Thursday,
November %, TO be a holiday, on
which all stores shall be closed
and festivity. i'm order in con-
nection with a proper spirit of
thankfulness.
C. A. CRAWFORD,
Mayor.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Rebekahs Elect New
Officers at Tues. Meet

The Althea Rebekah lodge enter
tanned the members of the Kiona
lodge at their regular meeting Tues
day evening. A class OF three were
initiated after which an election of
officers was held. Elvia Larkin was
elected Noble Grand; Margaret
Schuster, v. G.; Zelma Silliman, re-
cording secretary; Betty Dickinson,
financial secretary and Evelyn
Lyons, treasurer. Refreshments
were served at the close
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Losses Two Fingers

Charles E. Carpenter received
painful injuries to his fingers when
his left hand was caught in the
feed mixer at the Farmers Ex-
change Monday afternoon. Two Of
his fingers were cut so deep that it
was necessary to have them ampu-
tated at the Pasco hospital, but It
is believed that the third injured
finger can be saved.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
o. Fisher Is Elected
District President

Nine local Odd Fellows attended
the district meeting at Grandview
Tuesday evening. o. A. Fisher was
honored by being elected president
of the district at this meeting.
Clyde Higley, local Noble Grand,
took first prize In one of the con-
tests which took place at the meet
ing. The local chapter is planning
a dance in the I.O.O.F. hall We'd
nesday evening, November %, at
which time they are inviting the
Rebekahs and their friends. 80
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Red Cross Sets Record

Washington, D. C.-During fiscal
year ending last June, the Ameri-
can Red Cross set new record for
the number of disasters needing its
services in a 12-month period. List
ed are 217 catastrophies in the U.
s.. and possessions requiring Red
Cross relief, entailing the expendi-
ture of $2,187,279 in giving assist
ance to 100000 unfortunates. Arr
iona, Delaware, Idaho, Nevada and
Wyoming were the only states not
calling for Red Cross aid in the
year.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
ACCOMMODATIONS

Because there will be no mail
delivery Thursday, and further
because printers, publishers, etc.
like to take holidays off, this pa
per will go to press on Wednesday
next week instead of Thursday, as
is customary. Advertisers, CORES
pondents and others are requested
to get their copy In . day earlier
than usual next week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Past Masters Meet

The annual Past Masters night At
the local Masonic lodge was neld las.
evening, when SO were served at
the dinner which preceded the rit-
ualistic work. The degree team was
composed, as usual on these occas-
ions entirely of past masters. Sew
eral out of town guests were pres
ent, including former past masters.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
! WIS
Of the
WEEK
By
Churchill Reveals Figures
By
FOSTER GlLRoY

London, England-In a world
broadcast, Winston Churchill, First
Lord of the British Admiralty, dis
cussed frankly the results of the
first ten weeks of the European war.
"Nearly all German ocean-going
ships are hiding in neutral waters,
while our worldwide trade steadily
proceeds in 5000 vessels, of which
$500 are constantly at sea. Our
aircraft have shot down fifteen Ger
man oversee raiders without losing
one machine in combat"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Girls League Delegates

The Senior Hi Girls League are
sending delegates to the district con-
ference at Dayton this SATURDAY.
They are Joyce Mulkey, Margery
Malott, Ruth Simmelink and Opal
Watkins. Miss Kathryn Brown is
accompanying them.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Western Front Deluged

Paris, France-A heavy downpour
of rain has turned the war front into
an impossible morase, delaying, it is
believed, the terrific attack Of the
German army which Reich news
papers have been promising their
readers for the past fortnight. The
scouting parties report no indica-
ton of general movement of the
German troops massed behind the
West wall defenseS.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Reply to Peace Plea

Paris. France - Both President
I,ebrun of France and King George
of Britain have returned apprecia-
tive replies to the offer of media
ton advanced by Queen Wilhelmina
of Holland and King Leopold of
Belgium, but both nations reiterate
their determination to end Hitler
ism in Europe, with PREPARATION OF
the injustices to Austria, Czecho-
Slovakia and Poland" as the only
basis on which peace can be dis
cusSed. .....
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Gard Tournament

The Legion and Auxiliary are to-
night starting a series of six card
parties at the hall. Prizes for higA
scores in both pinochle and bridge
will be given each OF the six alter
nate Thursday evenings. and then
grand prizes for the total scores for
the entire series. The fine big ra-
dio will be given away this evening,
also.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Italy calls More Troops

Rome, Italy-With Italy still
maintaining strict neutrality, Pre-
mier Mussolini has called 5000 nom
commissioned officers and $4,000
men to the colors. This is the sec
ond increase in italian mobilization
in a week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Britain Recalls China Forces

London, England-Hailed as 1ndl-
eating a better understanding with
Japan, British troops are being
withdrawn from China for service
on the European front. Only suf-
ficient force will remain in the Far
East to protect lives and property,
leaving the actual policing of the
foreign settlements to the U. S.
and other neutral powers.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16
Stag Banquet

The annual stag banquet Of the
local post American Legion was held
last Saturday night at the Legion
han. About forty were served and
cards furnished the entertainment
following the dinner.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-11-16

Mrs. NJ. o. Kitten is a walla WAL
la business visitor today.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25

The Hamtrpmck League For Bet
ter Relations has launched an Of
ficial campaign 10 make every coll
ored citizen aware OF the necessI-
~ Of furthering Negro business
enterprise. The drive, which will
continue four weeks. was given
official sanction at the last meet
ing, held at the Strickland Funeral
Home.
An impressive talk was deliver
ed at the meeting by Hiram Craw-
ford, president OF the organization.
who spoke In part as follows:
While walking down Jos. Cam
pau avenue one day. met at least
fifteen colored high school grad
yates, who after graduating had
been unable 10 find employment.
Some had been in the G. c. c.
camps. Some were seeking work.
others gambling to secure bit
OF money to keep going on. while
others were loafing. All seemed
discouraged, as to future employ
ment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Irene Graves Speaks
To Mary Mahoney
Nurses Association

The Mary Mahoney Nurses club
met at the home OF Mrs. Bertha
Mckenzie. owner OF the Good Sa-
marian hospital, recently. After a
brief business meeting, Mrs. Irene
Graves. Social Science teacher OF
Barstow school, and temporary
French teacher at Wayne univer-
sty. took the nurses on very
descriptive and Informative traye-
logue TO France.
A very delicious collation. was
served by the hostess. Among the
members present were Mesdames
G.. Johnson. c. Anderson. A. Hut
chins. l.. Strong. c. Providence.
Burnett. Clowney, y. Diamond
James, Nelson. b. Jackson. Misses
Duncan, Ross. Foster. jenkins.
Browne. Davis. Chambers. Ross
and others.
Guests included Mr. Diamond.
r. l.. Jackson. Mr.. Mckenzie and
Mr.. Graves.
vIros Kirton Is president: G.
Duncan is secretary; and r. A.
Jackson is reporter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25

sturdy Irish american stock In that section OF old Detroit
historically aud commonly known yorktown Mr. Cowan Is what
today and proudly refer semade man. In this
opportunity the title OF semade carries with II
other country where of humble origin sr, for
advancement.
all these OF less close association OF employ
have TO discern racial bias In the make
Not only self hut friends have the
hospitality his home and the coneenlal offices OF splendid host For
consecutive the Detroit Alumni and the Alpha Beta chap
Alpha Psi Fraternity journeed the country estate
their annual pcnIc both the Tom Phillips and the
the American Legion the employees Of the To-
Alliance and the members OF the Detroit Musicians Assoca
enjoyed the full Of Mr. Cowan private grounds
and wOoded grove.
Mr. Cowan conslderate and friendly with those OF
OF other racial extra0ns. All that he
Is that be honest Efficient careful and orderly
Whatever do and do we'll despite racial or
thing which merits Mr. Cowan approval and
spproa There distinction drawn by him when comes to
promotion In County government where he has either
advisory or supervisory control.
closing that this Is solely spontaneous expres
who has, period OF grown Il
value the friendship OF who seems to have
sympathetic understanding OF the relationship exist
lng between employer and employee.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
MT. CLEMENS
by Sarah Ellen Hill

The Rev Mr.. Hughes. former
pastor OF Morning Star Ibptist
church, preached an inspiring
sermon az the Calvary Baptist
church Sunday. IL a. m. from the
subject, 'Ye must he horn again
text John 2. Mrs. Hughes sang a
beautiful solo. Among the ysi-
tors present were Mr.. Jackson
Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Smith OF Mid
dlctown. ohio.
At 330 p. m. splendid pro-
gram was rendered by the Blue
r ihbon and LILY OF the Valley
club. and duet from louise and
Asley Robinson. the latter having
been i'll for long time The Rev.
W. J. Pittman Is pastor
The Preachers union will con-
vene at Calvary church Sunday.
March e5 Everyone Is welcome.
The Macomh County Sunday
school union will meet al calvary
church SUNDAY. April . Avery
Hockaday is general superintend-
eni
Many attended The program
sponsored by the Lily Of the Val
ley club Thursday. March is and
an enjoyable time was had Some
OF the renditions were an oraiori-
cal contest between Laura Hi
and Doris Mitchell. solo. Miss Viz
einia Burt Of Chicago; solo. Miss
Magazine Louis OF Eight Mile road
and selection by Marie brewery
The Thespian Modernette club
is sponsoring an odd party al
Pages hall Saturday, March -.
Those who will attend are 10 dress
out OF the ordinary. Marie Drew
cry Is president.
Mrs BELL Of Harding avenue, III
for sometime. ia now reported 10
he recovering. The colored grad
yates Of Mt Clemens High school
for 1899 are very busy these days.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Grand Lodge knights Of Pythias
And COURT OF CALANTHE:: STATE OF MICHIGAN
History Of The Knights Of Pythias and
Order Of Calanthe Boosters Club
BY Herbert L. Dudley
%
Popular Court Club Annual Banquet

on FRIDAY nighf. March Il. The
ladies OF The Popular Court club
held their annual banquet at Beth
81 AME church
The Popular Couri club is com.
posed Of representatives from the
five 'onrts ~ Cslanihes ~ Detroit.
The affair was one OF the finest
ever held in this city. The tables.
represeulinss tNe five courts. were
all beautifully decorated. Each
Court had rs own table. with their
friends palronlzine he members
OF thar court The ladies' who act
ed az hosiesscs were all heauti-
fully gowned. and were very eraci-
Gus and hospiiahle in receiving me
many guests Mrs Ella Lee was
general hostess !.
II is estimated that there we're
approximately three hundred
guests who came out on this occa-
sion.
The mistress ~ ceremonies was
Mrs Marie l. Warren Worthy
Counselor Of the Golden Gate
Court No. ,S5. who presided in her
own inimiiahle way
Al The speakers Table. the fol-
lowing distinguished guests were
seen The Rev. Robert J.. Rradby.
Carlton W Gaines. pr r r. Daw-
SON pr Guy O Saulsherry Hon.
Commissioner Charles Mahoney.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Elk Slave Bonusers
Sends Letter To The
Postmaster General

The Williams Ex-Slave Bonus
Plan Sponsoring committee an
nounces the receipt OF a letter this
week from Hon. James j. Farley,
L. s. postmaster-gcneral.
According 10 Prof S. r. Will
liams, national director of the
movement. The letter is Of such
Importance to ex-slaves that he
urges all ex-slaye representa-
tiyes 10 attend the organiza-
tons regular meeting Friday,
March "a. at the local IMc yrhur-
man Y w. {. A.. 10 learn OF the
letters contents in detail.
Since the launching OF the move
ment 10 secure $1,000 bonuses for
all ex-slaves. Director Williams
states, That 81 is surprising TO
know what fine assistance the
National committee has thus far re-
ceived.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25

Tho Rev. William Peck and oth-
ers. The principal address was
made nv mr. guy .. Ssulesberrv.
Nerv delightful and appropriate
speeches We're made nv Commits
sioner CHARLES A. Mahoney me
Rev Roheri /. Rradby end others.
pr S~lisberry's address VAS de-
livered very eioqnenily II was
stirring address, and hishlv appre-
cia ed by all
Following Tho address nv Dr.
Sanisberry. our own Grsnd chan-
cellor Commando ! VIII Cooper.
presented TWO living cups 10 fhs
mos, popular comets for the YEAR
1922. The frs, CUP wcnt ~ The
Morning star our No. sss. ~
which Mrs Ella Lee is vorhv
Connselor for having ;sised The
larges' amount o. money in pro-
portion TO memhcrship for iba
wear 1921. The second living cup
wen' ~ Golden Gate court, NJ i55.
% which Mrs Marie l.. warren. -
Worthy Counselor for having rsis-
Cd the second hishest amount ~
money hased up"n membership
The .adcs ~ the various Courts
We're presented. and after 2 most
gorgeous time had by All. the many
friends deperied 70 their respec-
live homes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
c;,v Quartet Union
wi vii Hold Meeting

III. petroit Civic Quartet Union
Nv me leadership OF J. W. Lew
unu, ~. president. Is progressing
" ,d r financially and spiritual
y sunday march g. the Union nli9'
ssr,m will b. held at New Beth
'tp,r,is, church. at Wits and
pS streets Rev. n. II. Arm
' n'. is pastor. A large attend
. . is expected.
~, N. devotional services VIII be-
=, A. e;i5 ?. m. Everybody Is
lrrilsd o., r,n,or Nil,
.,.r IN the Tribune from week
10 week. u ~
". Lewis Is president; NJ. r.
parish. PASTOR Mrs. Il. Harper
reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Missing Man Sought
Bv Cousin

John Staples, $40 S. Jackson
street, Montgomery. Ala. is seek
INK TO locate his cousin. David
Derry Derry Is dark OF complex
ion about five feet and four inches
in height and about forty wears %
age. He left Mont gomery more
than twenty years ago and when
last heard from was residing IN
Detroit.
Any Information about the where
ahoufs ~ David berry Will he sp-
preciated Write in care OF the
Detroit Tribune or 10 John Staples.
80 S. Jackson street Montgomery.
Ala.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25

Entertaining Supreme Session In August
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Yolande Maddox
Scores In Recital

Mrs. Yolande Maddox. popular
local dramatic soprano. was pre-
scented before a large audience last
Sunday afternoon. IN a recital at
Metropolitan Baptist church, 543i
Hastings street.
The recital. In the opinion OF
music-lovers present. was rare
treat featured by The artists quiet
sincerity. and expert skill.
From the moment Mrs. Maddox
appeared before the audience, un-
I'll the last encore. the crowd sat
entranced by the magnificence OF
her voice. Mrs. l.. NJ. Williams
was accompanist.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
By Fred Hart Williams

An association OF sixteen years
spans my relations with John &.
COwan, Wayne County Auditor, the
Republican candidate for re-elec-
ton April 3rd. 1889. Our acquain-
tanceship has ripened since IFS In
ceptlon, Into me of steadfast friend
ship between employer and EN-
pl0yee.
In writing OF Mr.. C0wan, Il
brings 10 me n passage from Shake
speare's Hing Henry v--AWs ),
which In my mind aptly describes
my employer; "A fellow OF plain
and uneoIned constaney.v Mr.. tow.
an possesses what we term
ready accessibility In the establish
ment Of an immediate and fast
friendship.
Upon meeting Mr.. C0wan, one Is
prone to gra,Itate from the more
formal John. 10 the easy familiarity
of "Jack" Cowan. He Il the sort
OF lndI, idual who exempIliies In
qualities of mind and body, the
ready appropriateness of his Civ
en- name. There Is something solid
reliable, and steady In his name,
John T.. (Owan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
North End Social

last Thursday afternoon, with Mrs
Renee Mcbride. 325 Eliot street, as
hostess. Mrs. NJ. l.. Patton, the
president. officiated All members
were present. except four.
Mrs. s. I.uberia Woodfork. local
singer. was present and her name
was accepted for membership. The
club plans to feature Mrs. wood
fork In a spring recital.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
|Hamtramck League In Drive
10 Employ Young Graduates

According To the superintendent
Of the Guidance and Employment
bureau OF the Hamtramck schools
at least 800 students are placed
In employment through his office
each year. Some secured work at
Drawers. Max's Jewelry, Neisner's,
Lendzons and many other business
places In Hamtramck. Few col
ored graduates have received any
thing above domestic employment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-03-25
Insurance Week
Proclamation
By President
Observance
From May 8
To May IL

President Louis &. Blouut. OF
the National Negro Insurance as
ISOLATION, and secretary and gem
eral-manager OF Great Lakes Mu-
lual Insurance company. OF De-
troit, has issued proclamation
in which he designates May s
through May IL. inclusive. as Ma
ilonal Negro Insurance Week. The
proclamation IL as follows:
PROCLAMATION
TO The Member and Non Member
Companies OF the National Negro
Insurance Association
GREETINGS....!
National Negro Insurance Week
from May 10 May 13 inclusive,
slgnalizes the American Negroes
determination TO insure every in
surable person. During this time
throughout the land forces OF all
insurance companies owned and
controlled by Negroes will join
hands in the campaign for more
insurance policies in our homes.
The aid OF religious. civic. bust
ness. educational professional. and
social organizations will be solicit
cd in this great crusade. With
'Piloiing Hundreds OF Thousands
10 Economic Security as the
watchword. member companies
VII come together in one common
cause.
The demonstrated readiness Of
The constituents, for the past four
years of member companies and
non-mcmber companies. inspires
me 20 proclaim the week OF May S
10 May -, 1899. inclusive, as
National Negro Insurance Week
throughout these United States OF
America. For there comes 10 me
realization that not only an in
surauce plan will be presented hut
also panacea for human suffer
ing such as adyersilies OF old
age. widowed wives. sickness and
lack OF funds for proper education
for The children.
!. l.. c. Blount, therefore by the
power vested In me as president
of this association. do hereby pro-
claim the week OF May s to May II,
inclusive. as National Negro lnsur-
ance Week. urging that every in
surance company in the Nation CO.
operate with the committee on
National Negro Insurance Week,
headed by George W. cox ~ vice
president and agency director OF
The North Carolina Nut lnsur-
ance company and his associates.
in making this week the greatest
week OF new business production
in the history OF our existence.
Further. We call upon; the direc-
tors. executives. agency officers.
clerical forces. and field forces OF
all our insurance companies oper-
ating In these United States Of A.
merica. TO strive 10 produce dur
ing this week OF May 3 through
May 10 a total OF new business OF
not less than $40 ooo.O00. and that
the amount OF business produced
by each company he furnished
promptly, in detail. to the Nation
al Negro Insurance Week Commit
tee.
Done at the Office OF the National
President. 30l East Warren Ave-
nue.. Detroit Michigan this 18th
day OF March. in the year OF Our
Lord one Thousand Nine Hundred
and Thirty-nine: OF the lndepend-
ence Of the United States One Hun
dred and Sixty-third; and the Proc
lamation OF Emancipation Seventy
sixth.
Attest c. l. TONNES,
Secretary
(signed) L. C. BLOUNT.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-15


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LeCt1Ire Club Hears
DR.: And Mrs. Grier

Dr.. and Mrs. l. r. Grier gave an
interesting program of ballads and
folk songs Thursday afternoon before
members Of the Lecture club, with
Dr. Grier singing the selections and
his wife accompanying him either on
the dulcimer, which she picked with
a wild goose quill, or at the piano
Dr.. Grier. who is superintendent
Of the Baptist orphanage at Thomas
vile, is nationally known for his sing
ing of folk songs and ballads.
Among those ballads which Dr.
Gricr discussed or played were Bar
bara Allen, which he claims is the
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-12-15

most popular ballad, having about 18
versions, The Iron Chair, and
BLACK Jack David" with which he
closed.
This program, following as it did
the discussion of folk songs and bal
lads which was given in November
by Dr. Frank c. Brown, Of Duke
University, was particularly interest
ing to the Lecture Club members.
The Rev E. Norfleet Gardner, pas
tor of the First Baptist church here
introduced the speaker