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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

the proportion OF white blood is abb
surd on the face of it. The United
States census office at one time
classified Negroes as black, mulatto
quadroon, octoroon, but since 1890
has abandoned such distinction be-
cause Of the impossibility of definite
demarkation. The fact that Negroes
Of mixed blood arose under the in
stitution Of slavery without mar
rage certificates clearly proves the
absurdity Of such classihcations. Ac-
eording to judicial test, there could
probably not be found a single
quadroon or octoroon in the United
States. Frederick Douglas used to
say that genealogical trees did not
flourish among slaves. The only
means Of classification is by hearsay
and tell-tale evidence.
So long as race distinction and
race discrimination were acknowl-
edged and accepted, as matter of
course by general consent, there
was no need Of technical legal def
milton. The street car conductor,
the school principal and the real
estate agent may well serve as
judge OF anthropological distinc-
ton so long as there is no protest
or dissent from their judgment. But
the rub will come when the in
dividual Disseminated against pro-
tests his classification by such nom
judicial authority. Arthur Garfield
Hayes, in a New York segregation
case, threatened 10 demand the
legal definition Of a Negro by the
supreme court. In view Of the grow
ing restiveness of the Negro under
the stigma of race distinction and
race discrimination an ultimate judi
cial definition cannot much longer
be delayed. Such a definition will
test the highest legal and lexical
ingenuity Of the nine wise jurists
who constitute the supreme court.
Since the federal law recognizes
race distinction between whites on
the one hand and Negroes, Indians,
Chinese, japanese, and Mongolians
on the other approximate definitions
will ultimately be demanded for
all Of these racial varieties of which
the law takes cognizance, The
cross progeny and mixed breeds Of
these several race varieties will
greatly complicate the difficulty Of
formulating the requisite legal
definitions.
A white person constitutes the
normal unit with which all other
racial varieties are compared. The
fundamental problem is to define a
white person. The anthropologist
tells us that there is no such thing
as a pure race. German statesman
ship will be put to its wits end to
define an Aryan. if he is to be the
standard with which all varieties OF
mankind are to be contrasted. II
will be incumbent upon the supreme
court to define a white person be-
fore it,can judicially determine who
is to be classed as a non-white,
Acknowledgment Of the Decla-
ration OF independence, that all
men are created equal and are en-
dowed with certain inalienable
rights, as the foundation Of De-
mocracy would obviate the neces-
sity Of technical and legal defni.
tons Of a white person or a Negro
and Of the innumerable hues anc
shades which lie between the two
extremes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
Mrs. Glover Hostess
Jolly Twelve Club

Mrs. Bernice Glover of 1891 Vine
wood was hostess to the Jolly
Twelve club. Business was tran
sacted in the usual manner; games
were played and the hostess served
a dainty menu.
The club will give its last dance
of the year Saturday night, Dec
9 at so Brush street. Mrs. B. Smith
is the club president and Mrs
Corine Williams, secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
November Rally Colored
EVANGELISM

The November Rally OF Colored
Evangelism will be held at the Mill
tary avenue Presbyterian church,
corner Lafayette and Military ave-
nues, Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 30. at
1880 pm. The speakers will be the
Rev. L. L. Gaylord. pastor of the
UP. church, and B. NJ. Nottage,
famous colored evangelist. Song
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

Miss Madeline White, coloratura
soprano and Paul Kenneth Holt,
dramatic reader, will be presented
in recital Monday night, Dec. IL, at
St. Stephens A.ME. church under
The auspices of Sunday school. AL
berta L. Davis, superintendent; Rev.
j. D. Howell. pastor.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
White Lily Chapel

White Lily Chapel No 2 will hold
is monthly meeting at the home
Of Mrs. McCullan on Arndt street
December 10. which is the second
Sunday. Mrs. James Cowsn is
scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
Called Away

Chester jackson Of 20233 Ilene
avenue has been called TO the bed
side of his aunt who is seriously i'll
at Birmingham, Ala. His term Of
absence will be indefinite.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

The Juvenile Protective associa-
ton Of Michigan will sponsor an
educational forum at New Light
Baptist church Sunday afternoon,
Dec. 10 at 3 pm. This will be the
first in a series Of programs during
the organizations membership cam
paign
Judge D. J. Healey will be the
guest speaker DR.. Charles Saules-
berry will deliver the main address
Of the afternoon; subject, "Intelli-
gent Parent Child Relationship as
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

The annual bazaar OF St. Cyprian's
church will be held in Page hall
at the church on Thursday and Fri
day, Dec. 7 ard 8. Dinner will be
served on both days from II am,
also sandwiches and ice cream in
the evening.
A large variety Of articles will
be featured for sale at popular pric-
es, including aprons, smocks, linens,
haberdashery, groceries, b ak d
goods, Christmas cards, books, no.
tons and many other articles. There
will also be fortune telling, games
and free entertainment. The public
is cordially invited.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
Mrs. Odell McCutcheon
Hostess Q,S.J, Club
By BETTE ELLINGTON

Mrs. odell McCutcheon OF $3.50
Ironwood was hostess to the last
meeting of the Q.S.J. club in her
lovely home. After business was
completed, Mrs. Martinez, president
OF the club read the history Of
Thanksgiving. the topic for the eve
ming; each member joined in the
complete discussion Of matters con-
corning Thanksgiving, making the
entire period quite interesting. The
remaining time was spent sewing
and socializing. A delightful menu
was served by the hostess, and en-
joyed by all.
The November % meeting was
postponed on account OF Thanks
giving day.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

Mrs. Gladys Parsons was feted in
a banquet for her active and faith
full service as organist of St.
Stephen A.M.E. church for 81 years.
The banquet was given at the home
of Mrs. Atkinson of Colfax. A very
fine program was presented and the
honoree received many useful and
beautiful gifts. A delicious menu
was served.
Other guests present were Mrs.
Elizabeth Gary, organist of Eben-
ezer A.M.E. church; c. T. Parsons,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
Mrs. Effie Chosholm Hostess
Century Of Progress Club

Mrs. Effie Chosholm of Seottea
avenue was hostess to the last meet
ing of the Century of Progress club
at her home last Saturday.
After the business meeting the
members enjoyed a most unusual
educational project. Back to school
they went; this time to see il they
could name so children of the Kate
(Cate) family, calling syllables
inches" and definitions for char
acteristics. The teacher. Miss Mon
roe led the students into an enjoy
able lesson. After all instructions
were given the teacher had to pla-
cate their minds when they could
not masticate the ideas, and began
to communicate and were told that
she would ex-communicate any pu-
pill who would try to duplicate her
classmates work.
When the class period was over,
Mrs. Annie Lewis had named more
children so TO her the first prize:
Mrs. Estella Webster the second
prize and Mrs. Manwella Williams
the consolation. Mrs Chisholm
served very delicious repast. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Mar
garet Ferguson at the Frogs club,
December 8. Miss Mary Monroe is
president of the club; Mrs. Beatrice
Goldsby is club reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
Mrs. Hawkins Hostess
Selma University Club

Mrs. cordeiia Hawkins of 6Sf East
Palmer was hostess to the Selma
University club in its regular meet
ing Friday evening of last week.
The ladies Of the club are com
pletng the beautiful quilt to be
given away in the near future.
Friday, Dec. l, the meeting will
he at the home Of Mrs, Oneida Far
ley Of 2O49 Indiana. William Shep-
herd is club president,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

Birthday Party
Sammy Jordan Jr, nephew Of
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Jordan of King
avenue celebrated his fourth birth
day at their home on Friday Of last
week. Plenty of candy, cake and
ice cream was served and he re-
ceived many lovely gifts.
The guests were Roselee Hardin,
Shirley Chapman, Barbara Chap
man, Joyce Mcbride, Carolyn Nc
Bride, Dayl Mcbride, Maxine Nc
Bride, Dorothy Warren, Junior War
rem, Wardell Atkinson, and Sonny
Atkinson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
y Prexy Asks For Legal Definition OF A Negro

Miss Rochelle and Mr.. Bland. Mrs.
Lewis was chairman OF the COM
mittee and Mrs. Emma Kelley, mis-
tress of ceremonies.
4 4 X
Candle Light Tea
The Rev. and Mrs, William Dozier
Of 6527 Boxwood were host and
hostess to a candle light tea, given
under the auspices OF the Nurses
Guild OF New Light Baptist church,
during the past week, and the home
was lovely with baby NUNS and
cut flowers and the dining room
table was decorated in the center
with orchids and other fall flowers
A short and interesting program was
presented including a reading by
Mrs. |. Patterson; piano selection,
Andrew Thompson: solo, Mrs
Charleston: duet. E. Walton and
Mrs. NJ. Harris, Mrs, R Harris at
the piano.
Included among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson, Williams,
Mrs. Isabella Patterson, Ed Walton,
Mrs. NJ. Harris, Mrs C. Tucker. Miss
Benella Williams. Mrs, E. Thomp-
son, S. R. Stovall, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
Sproles, Cleveland Bugs, Willie
Williams. Mr.. and Mrs J. c. Charles
ton, Mrs. L. Neal. Mrs A. Bibbs.
Grady Jackson, Mrs. NJ. Barren
Mrs. c. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. M
Murry, Mrs. B. Williams, Mrs. E.
Battles, Mrs. Frank Nixon, Mrs.
Henry Nixon and Will D. Sproles.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

a Preventive of Juvenile Delin-
quency." The musical portion of the
program will be rendered by several
leading choirs of the city. The or
ganization requests the presence of
all who fully realize the need for
their program as an aid to depend
ent Negro children.
Admission to the forum will be
free and the value Of such an en-
Tightening program cannot be over
estimated.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

Proud Parents
Mr.. and Mrs. ], Louis OF $3.50
Hazelet, became the proud parents
of a bouncing baby boy Friday
morning of last week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
Church OF Cod

Sunday school at the Church OF
God, Samuel Randels. superintend-
ent, opened last Sunday morning at
9:45 am, with the many student4
and teachers in attendance. At
morning services the pastor, Elder
7. D. McGhee delivered an inspir-
ing sermon.
At pm. spseial services were
sponsored by the Young Mems Bible
class, while at $40 as usual the B.
YP.U. convened. Night services
featured testimonials and sermon
by the pastor taken from Romans
l0:l.
Mrs. Lille Parhan, president of
the Willing Workers announced last
week that the group would sponsor
a program at the church Deem
Der
Church Of God is located on
Gratiot avenue at Joseph Campau.,
Mrs. jamie Hair, church scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02
UGSTSIDG DETROIT
Bv BETTE ELLINGTON 524z Vnewood Avenue
5242 Vinewood Avenue

/ service will be led by Z. Cummins
and W. Walker; special music by
mixed group.
X X X
Pleasant Sunday at st. James
Sunday afternoon was pleasant
Sunday at ST. James CINE. church,
with Mrs. Yolande Maddox, direc-
tor. The program was opened by
singing Lift Every Voice and
Sing" The Rev. ]. NJ. Pettigrew,
pastor of the church offered the in
vocation; William Smith gave a
very interesting original reading in
verse on Negro history; Robsna
Watt sang a solo, "Blushing Rose"
piano solo by Anna Mae Gober,
original poem Songs OF Old, Mrs.
Maddox singing synopsis, and piano
accompanist; vocal duet, Mrs. Brady
and Ellis. James Cromer is presi-
dent Of the choir.
X X 4
Westside Bible Glass
The Westside Bible class Of the
Grace Tabernacle church, 1919 Mil
ford, meets every Monday night at
$3.50 Twenty-fifth street Rev. B.
M. Nottage, teacher; Rev. Herbert
Moseley, pastor.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-02

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

vein and containing whereas" for every member of the Legislature was read by its author, Lew Williams, Past Commander of the Post.
 Among speakers were Senator Norman Walker, Senator Henry Ro- den, Representative Frank Gordon, Representative Carl Drager, Repre- sentative H. H. McCutcheon, Rep resentative James " Davis and for mer Legislature A. H. ziegler. A. E Karnes presided and Department Commander E. M. Policy gave tho address of welcome.
 The piece de resistance on tht menu was corned beef and cab. bage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
SERVICES TOMORROW
 FOR MRS. pRETSCH

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Pretsch. 54 who passed away yester- day at St. Ann's Hospital will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the chapel of the Charles w. Garter Mortuary.
 Mrs. Pretsch was a resident of Fish Creek on Douglas Island and had been patient at St. Anns Hospital for the past few weeks. The services tomorrow will be con- ducted by the Rev. w. G. LeVasseur.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
BRYAN BUILDS
 GIANT AIR5HIpS

LONDON, Jan. 31.-Imperial Air ways new Ensign" or "E' class 40- heater air-liner was tried out over London recently.
 A high wing monoplone with four Armstrong -Siddeley engines provid- ing 3,400 H. P. and top speed of 200 M. P. H.. 1t is IA feet long and weighs 21ls tons.
 The machine is the first of IA to be built for the Imperial Airways Continental and Empire routes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

cheon and three tables of bridge.
 The affair is given complimentary to Mrs. Boyd Yaden, wife of the Government Inspector for PWA who is now in Juneau, and Mrs. John A. Bissland, of Connecticut, who is spending some time in this city with her daughter, Mrs. Noble G. Rick etts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
THIRD HOUSE
 (0NVENE5 Al
 JICG5 DINNER
Legion Host 10 Legislators al Hilarious Meet
 ing Here

The Third House" of the Alaska Legislature met in extraordinary session last night at the American Legion Dugout, as Legionnaires of Afford John Bradford Post played host to Senators, Representatives and assorted camp-followers at a Jiggs dinner. More than 100 attend ed
 A memorial in highly humorous
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
Attempts al
 Sui(ide Fail

NEW YORK, Jan. 31.-Stubbornly refusing to talk about himself, a young man registered at the Wal dorf-Astoria Hotel as Stephen Shand of Dallas, Tex, recently made six attempts, police said, to kill him. self
 Detective Thomas Harris said the man cut his wrists and then tele- phone the desk clerk; made prepara- tions to drown in tub full of water; tried to hang himself with drapes and attempted three times to hurl himself from his ninth-floor room window.
 Harris said the man was sent to Bellevue Hospital after he had been subdued.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
.BRIDGE-LUNCHE0N
 COMPLIMENTS TWO

Mrs. H. G. WILCOX is entertaining informally this afternoon at her Calhoun Avenue residence with lun-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

LADY'S wrist watch, lost in Doug las. Liberal reward. Return to Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
Enthusiasm

is inc foundation of success Education, experience. progress and financial independence all the result of enthusiasm with which they become possible This trait in person or in business institutions is reflected emphasized and dramatized most effectively by
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

GOLDEN Labrador retreiver on Glacier Highway. If seen notify Highway Delivery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

Meeting Wednesday evening, T O. clock at LOOP. Hall
 HATTIE PETERMAN, adv. Recorder.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
 llXAY ll6
LOST AND FUUND

LOST-Pair glasses between Percy's
 Cafe and Federal Bldg, Friday
 evening. Finder please phone 571.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
w "A N T AD
 INFORM ATIoN

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 Minimum charge ...50c Copy must be in the office by 2 o'clock in the afternoon to insure Insertion on same day. We accept ads over telephone from persons listed in telephone directory.
 Phone 374-Ask for -taker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
FOR SALE

INCOME property for sale. Phone Blue 1855.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

BOAT STALL, by Douglas Bridge, $2 per month. Green ATS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

'C0ZY, warm, furn. apts. Light water, dishes, cooking utensils and bath. Reasonable al Seavfew
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

ss FORD TUDOR, driven only 5000 '- mYres. New tires, deluxe radio and
 heater. See Elroy Ninnis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before ex- piration, advertiser please noti- fly this office Phone 374) at once and same will be given F attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

BROOM house. West 9th Street. Mrs. McMullen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

Empire want adds pay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31

FOR SALE-U & I Lunch. Owner quitting business. Write 20. Box r274 or phone 334.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-31
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR RENT

THREE rooms and bath, steam heated. electric range, nicely fur nished. Call Windsor Apts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
COLLEGE COSTS
 ASKED OF COURT
Former Wife of "Ted" Lilley Seeks Order for
 Daughters Expenses

Mrs. Evelyn Ada Lilley, former wife of Theodore Lilley. one-time football star at Yale university, and son of former Connecticut governor, went to superior court yesterday to seek an order that Lilley pay the expenses of their daughter, Joan, at Vassar college.
 Judge Kenneth Wynne reserved decision on the issue, which was presented by Attorney J. Gregory Lynch for Mrs. Lilley and Attorney T. c. Carmody for MT. Lilley. The parties are in disagreement over the interpretation of provision of a modified alimony order entered in superior court August 13, 1888. The original order was entered June 28, 1923, at the time of the divorce.
 The modified order reduced $100 a month from the alimony order as each of the three children, given into the custody of Mrs. Lilley, be- came 21 years of age. It also pro- vided that Lilley shall decide if and when any one of the children shall attend school, and what school, after consultation with Mrs. Lilley.
 The daughter Joan is the only one who is under q years of age at present.
 The modified order provides that Lilley shall pay the tuition of each child at boarding school or college and one-half the ordinary and nec- essary expenses for medicine. etc.
 Mrs. Lilley claimed in her motion that for the school year 1938-39, her former husband refused to send the youngest daughter to school un- less she voluntarily consented to re- duce $100 monthly from he ralimony for 12 months.
 Lilley paid $100 entrance fee for the daughter at Vassar college, but subsequently, withdrew it. Mrs. Lilley contends, and she was forced to pay the entirety of the school ex- penses, except for $25 a 1onth. pro- vided in the judgment for clothing. Joan holds a fine scholastic record at vassar and should be allowed to she says, but Lilley has indicated that he will refuse pay ment again next year unless the re- duction is accepted
 An order is asked, providing that Lilley pay all expenses at college. afteE Mrs. Lilley decided the school to De attended. after consultation with him. "A reimbursement of the amount spent lat year is also asked s..,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
ESCAPED INMATE
 CAUGHT BY GUARD

Billerica, Mass, July 1. - (UP) - Crippled by leg injury suffered when he jumped from the roof of 8 boiler house, Donald Gillon, 22 of Worcester, one of three inmates of the Middlesex County House of Correction who escaped late yester- day by saving window bars, was cap- tured by jail guard early today at Chelmsford, about 10 miles from the institution.
 His companions, Donald whitman, 22, of Worcester, and Milton Soule, 19, of Melrose, still were at large and the objects of a widespread search. f The trio, serving one-year sen- tences, were not discovered missing until supper-time roll call. It was discovered they had sawed the barred windows of the brush shop. jumped to the roof of the boiler house to the roof of the coal shed, and thence to the ground.
 The bars were sawed and pried apart with tools taken from the carpenters shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-01
LIQUOR MINUS
 MEAL POSSIBLE
New Low Effective for First Time in State
 Tomorrow

Sunday liquor drinkers can enjoy their beverages starting tomorrow without the inconvenience of buying meal to make 1t legal.
 Legislation passed by the 1889 gen. eral assembly, became effective July 1, providing for the sale of liquor (including beer) in hotels, restaur- ants and clubs without meals. Be- fore the passage of the superseding law, there had been much litigation over the question of what consti- tutes a meal within the requirements of the law.
 The new law provides, however, that no liquors shall be sold at the bar. Towns and cities in which the board of aldermen have passed any ordinance allowing the sale of liquor on Sundays, require no further &C., ton to make legal the sale of liquor on the Sabbath without meals, Ed ward N. Peters, secretary of the state liquor control commission said today. No liquor can be sold on Sunday, however, unless town or city passes an ordinance allowing it.
 Such an ordinance has been passed in Waterbury. The new law provides for the closing of taverns on Sundays. It also provides that hard cider be sold in taverns.
 Drug stores must keep their H. quor stock locked up during re- stricted sale hours, and must refrain from having liquor displays in the windows.
 The tax on liquor rises from sixty cents to one dollar per gallon and liquor dealers must take inventory as of July 1 and pay taxes based on that inventory, in September.