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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Busy Bee Club
Gives Dinner

The dinner recently given by the
Busy Bee club. at the home OF Mrs
Lula Frilot 1925 Leith street. was
a delightful affair Sixteen men,
bers ard one visitor were present.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

chairman OF the Entertainment
committee. Joe Rollins. made his
report. Joe wigfall In planning
TO organize a marching unit for
the lodge. since the state refused
to organize a National Negro guard.
because OF alleged inadequacy
OF funds.
Mr.. wigfall was IN Detroit last
week, to complete the organization
OF this proposed company in Flint.
Ira Crowley was elected captain OF
the marching unit. Albert Harper
is doing splendid job. as exalted
ruler. New members are coming
In every week. Lex Borders. chair
man OF the Application committee.
Among Flint Churches /.
James Chapel c. NJ. f. church,
OF which Rev. W. NJ. Goodwin is
pastor. is making fine progress.
Rev Goodwin. who has served the
church faithfully, held his last
service for this conference year.
last Sunday Rev d. f. Fullwood.
former pastor. was master OF cere-
monies. Many pastors and mem
bers OF other local churches were
present. Among those on the pro-
gram were: Rev p. I. Perkins. Rev.
c. W. Watkins. Rev. L. f. Hodges
II. Nelson, c. scroggins. O. Thomas.
Mrs. Robert webb. Mrs. J. F.. Nell
son. Mrs. r I. Perkins. Mr.. Chard-
Ter. Mrs, Marie jenkins. Rev n.
c. Hall, Rev. w NJ. Goodwin and
others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

The Vehicle City Lodge OF Elks
No. 1885 met in their regular month
ly session. Sunday. October %. at
S4O9 st. John street. Those report
ed on the sick list were: Robert
Parker and G.. c. williams. The
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organized scout groups is located
az The s., john Headquarters. Si2o
81 John street Jerrold Wright Is
Scouimaster and is doing a splen-
.iid job There are eighteen boys in
ihe troop with twelve registered.
Al efacien troop committee with
r & chandler. Jessie Governor.
and F Murray. along with the
Rev 7 X. Hamilton. chairman l.
cooperating splendidly with the
scouimasier several boys are in
unif rms The troop with Few
o'hsr boys cnjoyed A week of camp
ire ~ Pine Lake Boy Scout camp
this Yas' summer
Cub Pack
There has been p Cub Pack or
~aai7ed at this location In all cas-
81 ,hc regular ,rocp committee
Viii serve INC cub packs All COM
aireemen pay registration fec
NJ on dollar ard each boy paws
ffty-csni- However nc henehis
eefciycl src we'll worth the sacri-
fee. There are 50 many boys IL
tsges,cd ~ clubbing iha' another
pack vii, be rsanized az The CHI
.o~a Srec' center
Beaver tuh Pack
The cab Pack made r2 81
hoys 5. 10 and II wears ~ age
They src IN reality Junior scouts
These hoys Will register ia ihe Roy
: soufs * America This pack has
had 2 hike ANA gin 70 Bishop
4 ~ The Pack will have par
fv az ne Center Friay October
~ 4 taeir regular mcc'irs boar
20 pm Thc' arc six een bows
la bis GROUP
The Lion Tanners
This group OF iccr age bows
sha We're ograrized AZ he center
tbs -rcHp risefs eaca Monday 81
nl o. 'he center and fourteen
asNs memhefs ~ his club
The Booker 1. Washington Club
rr tieb j. crcarizcd n ceu-
High -chnu' AMI participates III
ah ivlfles Within he ~ehe0l
rhrv VIII have ha-ke'hali team
.a Tho calh learlo 'hefc
Boxing
Fifteen boys Wee enrolled n the
csffnra Center = King club last
Thursday The boys VIII Nave the
hsncff of training az ore 90 tho
tos' boxing rings IN 'he ciy fcr
training purposes Lee Rov Cole
man veteran trainer Roger Ber-
rafd ard K sevel' Smith will take
ffGcfr' care -. these bows.
Public Information
~ clubs nr organizations desir-
INK 20 1-c 'he Clffcrd Sfroo' Cnn,nr
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

given in honor OF Mrs. George Johr
son. Saturday. October 21. at her
residence. 2s12 Michigan avenue. by
her husband. The affair was both
elaborate ard enjoyable. Plenty OF
eats we're on hand. Those present
included Mr.. and Mrs. Ollie Palms.
Mrs. Addie NJ Jones. Mrs. Sadie
Robinson. T. Riggs, Mr.. and Mrs
Mills. d p. Collins. Mrs. Connie
Harris. Mrs. Matte Morgan. Mr..
and Mrs. Ballard. william Fitz-
patrick. c Robinson. and Miss Ad-
die Martin
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FLINT NEWS

or the ST. John headquarters on
sunday must make the request al
least one week in advance. The cer-
ter Will be open on sunday after
noon from 10 p. m Only when
requests arc made All clubs and
organizations will be allowed the
use Of the center auditorium for
dancing purposes. one evening a
month. This is 10 allow all groups
equal opportunity q social actiyi-
ties
Clifford Dent returned from
Walden Woods where he attended
a stare WPA Recreation Institute.
Mr.. Dent brought back a wonder
ful report. This institute lasted
three days for him
Mrs. Odell Broadway. S25 Dart
mouth street. left Monday morning
az 7.2o from Berston Field House
together with group OF other
recreation workers To also attend
10 Recreation institute al Walden
Moods In lIaitland Michigan She
viii be there for a full week. and
She IS fan OF anxiety and inspira-
lion already as Mr. Dent reports
~ the grand time no had. hut It
WAS 81 cold Nevertheless she
homes o have an equally nice trip
ard hopes bring hack some
valuable Information which VIII be
~ heneft 10 Tho recreation
The llomemakers Club No.
viii present The play. Listen
Ladies az The clifford Street CEN
'er Thursday October 26, az 5 p.
N These ladies have been rehears-
ing fsr quite some time and Will as
sure those who attend. an evenings
entertainment This is \ iwo-act
play under the direction Of Mrs.
Mayola wainwright
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

Vernon Chapel 4. NJ +. church.
OF Flint. has just closed a twelve
day spiritual revival. under direc-
tor OF pr j. W. Morehead OF
Chillacothe. Ohio. Five converts
were added to IN church.
The first quarterly conference OF
Vernon chapel will he held Sunday.
Oct. % Presiding Elder David A.
Blake will be the speaker
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Trade Journal Makes
Its Public Debut

The initial issue Of new trade
publication, The Negro Printer
and Publisher" made its bow 10 the
public this month. and 1t is indeed
ar excellent journal.
The editor is Alvin d. Smith. ST.
Louis. Mo. The Tribune commends
the publication TO all printers and
OF the race
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Public Ini0rmaiiO

~ clubs or organizations desir-
inE - gse 'he Clifford S'roc' Cnn'nr
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Birthday Party

4 surprise birthday party was
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28
Antioch BantIst

The Birmingham Special singers
Will render a program at Antioch
Baptist church. Friday. November
IL Everybody Is invited 10 be pre-
sent. The pastor and members Of
the Antioch church paid a visit TO
Canaan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-10-28

A FISH and chitierling dinner will
be given or November 3, Cernon
Chapel.
Mt. Olive Baptist church. OF
Flint, will give a harvest home
festival and bazaar. Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday November Is.
l6. ard II The pastor. the Rev H.
r. Turpin, invites all TO attend. The
Bazaar committee Is composed OF
Mrs A. f. Turpin. Peter Jacquette.
Mrs Lucy Wheeler and Eugene
Harrison
The Golden Leaf Baptist church.
OF Flint, will sponsor a musical
program. Sunday. October %. AZ
3 y. m
Other churches OF Flint are iryit-
ed 10 send in their news Items.
Birthday Party
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
COLORED P. T. A. MEETS
TOMORROW AT DOVER
Annual Convention VIII Be Held At
Booker 4. Washington School

Plans for the annual convention of
the Colored State Parent-Teacher
Association, to be held at the Book
er T. Washington School in Dover
tomorrow. Saturday. April 20. were
completed at a meeting of the exec
utiye committee held in the Milford
Public School on Wednesday eve
ming, April 10. Mrs. Cecie P. Henry
of Dover presided at the meeting.
The program, which will begin at
ten o'clock, will include reports OF
the standing committee and the four
district chairmen and the election OF
officers for the coming year, at the
morning session. Luncheon will be
served by members of the Dover AS
sociation during the noon hour. Ex-
hibits prepared by classes in home
economics, vocational agriculture
and industrial arts will be a major
feature of the days program. Mrs.
Eta Woodlin of the Howard High
School, Wilmington. will lead COM
munity singing. A number of COM
munity projects developed within
the last year will be explained by
those in charge OF them.
Mrs. Crystal Faussett, nationally
known for her work in the Y. W. c.
A. field. a member of the Y. W. C.
A. board of Philadelphia, director
for three summers of the Institute
of Racial Relationships of Swarth-
more College and now a member
from Philadelphia of the House of
Representatives at Harrisburg. will
deliver the principal address at two
thirty o'clock
Every association in the State is
privileged to send its president and
one representative for every ten
members as voting delegates
10 the convention.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
ROTARY Club
NAMES OFFICERS
Frank Elton Elected Pres
ident; Harry Russell
Addresses Members.

Frank Elton was elected president
OF the Milford Rotary Club at the
meeting Of that organization last
Monday evening at the New Hotel
Windsor. Other officers are: Vice
president, Edward Call Evans; sec
retary, August Faix. and treasurer.
c. Donnan Holzmueller Board of d.
rectors. Past President Howard l.
Edmunds. Robert E. Shilling, Robert
II. Yerkes and Capt Anthony Sum-
mers.
The new officers will be installed
in June by Governor Thomas W.
Wingate of the 1S4th District.
Harry s. Russell. of Chestertown,
Md, president of the Eastern Shore
Baseball League. was present and
spoke on the Tooth anniversary OF
baseball being celebratvd this year.
Other speakers were: Val Pininich.
manager of the Milford Little
Giants; Edward Ainsmith. who is
aiding Picinich in selecting a team;
Frank r. Grier. business manager
and secretary of the Little Giants.
and William V. Grier. vice president
of The L. D. Caulk Company and a
baseball enthusiast. August Faix
acted as POSTMASTER.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
1866 All MEMBERS
ENROLLED In STATE
Delaware Helped To Raise National
Enrolment In 1898

Delaware, with 1866 All Club
members enrolled in 1888, helped to
raise the national All Club enroll
ment for that year to a record-break-
ing total of 1.2S6.029. according to
A. d. Cobb, assistant director of the
extension service of the State Col
lege of Agriculture.
All Club members learn to do by
doing" Under the supervision of vol
untary local leaders and county ex-
tension agents, they acquire first
hand some farm and home skill as n
part of their club work. Last year.
for the nation as a whole. three
fourths Of all these farm and home
projects undertaken by club men,
bers were completed. establishing
another record. Delaware club
members completed 80 per cent OF
the projects for which they were
enrolled.
All Clubs In Delaware are spon-
sored comparatively by the Univer-
sity of Delaware and the U. S. De-
partment Of Agriculture. Member
ship is made up principally Of rural
boys and girls between the ages of
10 and 81.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
STATE C. E. SOCIETIES
HOLD RALLY AT LAUREL
Il Believe" Is Theme OF Convention
At Laurel

The spring rally of the Christian
Endeavor Societies of Delaware was
held in Christ NJ. p Church. Laurel
last Saturday. The general theme
was II Believe"
The Rev. ]. Leas Green. pastor oI
Salisbury NJ. P. Church, spoke at
the evening service on Believing,
Will"
Several hundred attended the fell
Iowship banquet which followed a
recreational period at the close of
the afternoon service.
The rally opened with a song SER
vice at 10:45 a. m. with devotions
led by the pastor OF the host church.
the Rev. H. C. Burkins. The socie-
ties of Eastlake M. E., Greenhill
Presbyterian. and st. Paul's NJ f. OF
Wilmington, conducted a conference
on Prayer Meetings That Are Diff
erent."
Miss Irene Daniels OF Milford play
ed an accordion solo during a musi-
cal interlude.
At the afternoon session. there
was a forum discussion on what
Does a Christian Endeavorer. Be-
IieveT The Rev. Edward f. Cole
man of Seaford summed up the dis
cussion. The Elsmere Presbyterian
Church group presented a pageant,
Gods Candles"
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
SMYRNA PUPILS
WIN NDECLAMATION
Layton Mabrey, Shirley
SydeII Winners In State
Wide Contest.

Two Smyrna students won first
honors in the dramatic and humor-
Gus divisions Of the State decl&ma-
tion contest held last Friday after
noon and evening in the John Bas-
sett Moore School. Smyrna.
Layton Mabrey won the dramatic
prize with his reading of "Dr. Faus-
tus," while Shirley Sydell was first
in the humorous contest with Visit
ing With Vesta."
In the dramatic division, second
place went to Lee Cordrey of Laurel
with "Winterset," and third honors.
Erma McBane, of Alexis l. dupont
School, who recited Scratch, the
Newsboy's Dog"
Second place in. the humorous
contest was won by Eleanor Lee
Russell of Laurel with "At the Lace
Counter" "Blue-Eyed Shieks Prefer
Blends" won third place for Thomas
Palmer of Milford.
The judges we're: Carl Thomas,
instructor in public speaking. Uni
versity of Pennsylvania; Clyde
Walls, principal of Centreville. Nd,
schools, and Gordon f. Gross. prin-
cipal of Prospect Park, Pa, schools.
George Roland Miller, superinten-
dent of the Smyrna School District,
a program Of music.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
SUSSEX TAX RATE
INCREASED TO 4OC
Levy Court Increased Rate At Meet
ing On Tuesday

The tax rate for Sussex county for
this year will be 40 cents on the 500
of assessed valuation, as compared
with S5 cents during 1886. 1887, and
1888. The rate was fixed Tuesday by
the Levy Court.
In 1885, the rate was so cents. while
in 1882. 1888. and 1884 it was 20 cents.
In 1929. 1880, and 1881. the rate was
so cents.
An increase of $500 in the annual
salary of Isaac d. Short, II, attor-
ney for the Sussex County Levy
Court, was granted Tuesday by the
Levy Court Commissioners. Mr..
Shorts new salary will be $500 an
nually, payable monthly at the rate
of $50 per month.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
GARDEN DAY AT
CENTURY CLUB
Affair This Year Was De-
lightful; Mrs. George
Ehinger, Dover, Spoke.

Mrs. George Ehinger. of Dover.
was the speaker at the Milford New
Century Club on Monday, having as
her subject, Flower Arrangements" I"
Mrs. Ehinger spoke of the Dutch.
French, Victorian and Japanese in
fiuence in arrangements and the
qualities of each. Then subdividing
her subject into distinction. rela-
tiOn of blossoms to container. pro-
portion, color harmony. point of in
terest and condition of flowers, she
gave her audience much of value in
arrangement of flowers and in judg-
ing as we'll She also gave some
"don'ts" in arrangements. Garden
Day for several years has been out
standing in creating interest in the
club, many members bringing ar
rangements for the exhibit that pre-
cedes the regular meeting. Mrs.
Philip Jacobs, with her committee.
planned carefully and well for the
exhibit and for the program. The
stage was transformed into a minia-
ture setting for a colonial home and
garden with tea table. flowers and
trees making II a real picture. This
was done by Mrs. Harwood Jamison,
a member of the committee. Mrs.
Harry H. Brakeley read a paper on
Gardens | Have Known" Mrs. Eliz'
abeth Riggs and Miss Elizabeth Mes
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
SUSSEX FIRE FIGHTERS
SELECT THEIR SLATE
Clifford johnson OF Milton UnOppOSed
For President; Vote May %

With IS prominent members at
tending from over the county, the
Sussex County Firemen's Association
convened in Grange Hall, George
town. Tuesday night in monthly ses-
sion. and nominated new officers for
the coming year. The election will
be on May % at Greenwood.
State President l.. W. Walker OF
Clayton. State Vice-President Leroy
Truitt of Bridgeville. State Treas
urer Caleb Johnson of Magnolia, Mr..
Lindale of Milford, Prof. Albert Ear
ley of Georgetown. and Joseph NJ.
Lank of Milton were the speakers OF
tie evening.
The officers nominated are: Presi-
dent. Clifford Johnson, of Milton;
first e-president. Everett Hutchin-
sen. of Delmar; second vice-presi-
dent. James Wilgus of Selbyville, and
J. Emory Wiley, of Seaford; secre-
tary. Elbert c. Bailey, of Laurel; as
sistant secretary, Robert Hastings, of
Laurel; treasurer, Lester Porter, of
Greenwood.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
TALL CEDARS TO
HONOR DEAD
DIR. Frank HersOn, Past
Grand Chaplain, Will
Make Address.

In the midst of the final ceremon-
ial of the season in the Community
Building. Milford, on Wednesday ev-
ening. May 10, Howard w. Bramhall.
Grand Tall Cedor of Evergreen For
est No. 49, T. c. L., will suspend the
fun festivities for a short period
during the evening, to conduct q
memorial service in honor of the
departed who have passed during the
year.
DR.. Frank Herson, past grand
chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Del
aware A. F. and A. NJ, will make
the address in memory of the de-
parted. DR.. Herson. a distinguished
minister, mason and citizen. is well
known in all masonic bodies in Del
aware. He is pastor of the Avenue
NJ. E. Church of Milford, enjoying
the privilege of remaining in that
charge for a long period of years.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
LITTLE GIANTS"
OPEN SEASON
HERE ON MAY 4
Milford Club Will Cross
Bats With Dover Orioles
In Opener.
PARADE rs PLANNED
will Play Exhibition
G a m es This Coming
Week-En

On Thursday, May 4, Milford opens
the 1889 Eastern Shore League sea-
son by crossing bats with the strong
Dover club at the Milford park
Three exhibition games have been
arranged to tune the Giants up for
the Dover encounter. st. AIMS, the
best club in Wilmington, will play
here Saturday afternoon and the
strong Eandreth Club of Bristol, Pa,
will be the opponents on Sunday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. On Tuesday
night, May 2. Newark will furnish
the opposition under the lights.
The local post Of the American
Legion is planning the opening day
parade and the flag raising at the
park to inaugurate what promises to
be great year for the league and
the Milford Club in particular, both
from the standpoint of attendance
and a winning club. From the keen
interest shown by the fans in Mil
ford and neighboring towns the
opening days attendance at Milford
will be the largest in the league.
Indications points to the afternoon
Of May being proclaimed as a civic
holiday with the local business
houses showing their realization Of
the value Of baseball to Milford. by
closing at 2 p. m, as was enthusi-
astically done last year on opening
day.
CTIrm TO Pase }. PIsassN
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
BUSINESS GIRLS TO
CONVENE MAY 2O-21
Mrs. Myra Blakeslee VIII Speak At
Arden Convention

MY Business and Yours" the
program theme of the National Fed
Grafton of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs, Inc, for the cur
rent year. will be the topic of the
national speaker, Mrs. Myra Blake
slee, who will address the conven-
tion of the Delaware State Fedora
tion of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs. This convention
will be held at the Wilmington Clubs
charming club house at Arden, on
May 20 and 81.
Delegates and members will at
tend from the Kent County Club, the
Sussex County Club and the Will
mington Club. Miss Margaret jeff
reys of Dover, State president, will
preside. The program is in charge of
Miss Ruth Jones, State program
chairman.
Unusual emphasis is attached to
the State convention this year be-
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Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
SAFETY COUNCIL URGES
ELECTRICITY SAFETY
Five Common Sense Precautions
Listed For Safe Use

Here are five common sense pre-
cautions listed by the Delaware
Safety Council on the safe use OF
electricity.
l. Keep cords of electrical appli-
ances in good condition.
?. Never use an electric appli-
ance while in the bath tub.
3. Be sure there is an insulator
in all pull chains near sinks and
radiators.
4. Avoid pulling plugs out by
jerking on the cord.
5. When electrical repairs have to
be made. call in an experienced cleo
trician. Poorly done repairs may
result in fires or electric shocks.
The traffic light is a symbol of
safety to pedestrians as well as mo-
torists. To get its full measure of
protection. obey the signals whe-
ther you are driving or on foot The
Delaware Safety Council says that
the average wait for a red light Is
about Is second-but those Is sec
onds often spell the difference be-
tween safety and suicide. Remember
pedestrians account for two out of
three people killed In city traffic
accidents. Protect yourself by obey
ing traffic signals.
There is a right and wrong way
to lift-and whether you are work
ing around the house or on the job.
1t pays to learn the right way and
use 1t. The Delaware Safety Coun-
ell recommends that you lift with
your legs and not with your back.
This will help to avoid painful
strains. And remember that it isn't
heroic to lift more than you can
easily carry. Strains from lifting
are often serious.
Speed is one of the major causes
Of accidents. Speeding saves little
time in the long run. and 1t makes
driving a strain instead of a pleas
ire. For safe. enjoyable driving. /
make sure you can always stop |
within the assured clear distance
lhead.
Milford chronicle., 1939-04-28
Bible Glasses Met
Here Last Saturday
Governor McMuIIen's Action In VetOing Sunday
Movie Bill Praised At Convention In NJ. p. Church.
DR.. Merritt Burke, NeUpOrt, Reelected President.

Memorial NJ. E. Church. Wilmington.
the runner-up.
The need for more intensive Bible
study was stressed by Theodore r.
McKeldin, Baltimore lecturer, in an
address on THE Five Nations" at
the evening session.
Class Discussion Groups
Discussion groups at the afternoon
meeting included: Activities of
Mems Bible Within the
Church." led by the Rev. Dr. Willard
C. Purdy. pastor of First and Gen.
tral Presbyterian Church; "Activi-
ties of Mems Bible Classes-Outside
the Church." led by J. Russell Craig,
McCabe Church, and Federation
Activities" Charles Gundersdorf,
Baltimore, past president of the ma
tional federation. Among the guests
was the national president, ]. C. Nc
CIintock of Elkton, Md
Harold Vigneulle Of Wilmington,
was toastmaster at the banquet and
led group singing. Musical selec-
tions were given by the Hillard in
strumental quartet Of Camden, N. j.
The banquet committee was headed
by C. s. Elliott Of Delmar. chair
man, and Roy E. Pettyjohn Of Mil
ford, vice chairman. They were as
sisted by E. P. Turner, W. G. Ad-
ans, H. s. GIanding and NJ. R. Will
kins.