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Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28
Measure Proposes
Professors Lien

SACRAMENTO, March %. CUP)
The assembly agriculture commit
tee today approved bill TO give
agricultural producers liens on pro-
cessors for the full sale price on
products.
Seth Millington, D., Gridley. au-
thor of the bill, explained the bill
would protect farmers in securing
full return on The sale of crops
Edward Laudell, representing the
California Bankers association, eX-
planned he was not opposing the
bill but warned that passage would
make warehouse receipts valueless
as bank collateral on loans
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28

wife to the effect that I don't
want to hear this; I've already
heard it before" Gollob said.
Some woman standing by the wall
heard me and said you Nazi, you.
L said that I was no Nazi; that
was born an Austrian. but I've
been in this country 25 years and
I'm an American.
I told her that thank God
people in this country can talk
as they want TO.
Asked whether he objected to
sitting through Cantor's program
only because he had heard it be-
fore. or because he objected to
the Hitler jokes. Gollob said:
For both reasons. I didn't care
for the program. I don't like stage
programs of political nature"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28
NEW SANTA FE PRESIDENT

NEW YORK. March %. CUP
Edward }. Engel today was elect
cd president Of the Atchison. To-
peka and Santa Fe railway to sue
ceed the late Samuel T. BIedsOe.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28
Movie PrOjectionists Strike Because
Firm Sells Film for Rival Handling

ti-tlust act to refuse to serve the
rs Independent theaters. the dis
tributors were compelled to reject
the unions demand.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28
: ron sdmerico to
Open Its Books

WASHINGTON, March %. (UP)-Securities and ex-
change commission counsel announced today that Trans
America corporation Pacific coast investment firm has
agreed to give the SEC full to its books and records
and those of its subsidiaries. The agreement however,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28
Poir Walks Out
On Cantor Jokes,
Charges Assault

HOLLYWOOD, March %. (UP)-A and his wife
who said they beaten because they walked
Eddie Cantors program of Jokes about Adolf Hitler will
seek assault and battery complaints today against three
Of the comedians friends Charles Goob 10, and his
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28
WEATHER

CData complied by observers for
the official United states Weather
Bureau station at El CenfrOD
Maximum Monday Observation-Disclosures. IA
Minimum Tuesday Observation-Disclosures. AZ
Reading at Noon Tuesday
Temperature ......-...............-..-........ 10
Humidity ....-.............. ................... SO
Reading at am. Tuesday
temperature .... ........-.......... 48
Humidity ........ ........ 60
Reading at pm. Monday
Temperature -...-..-...........-.. So
Humidity ......--...--...--....-...-.... "a
Sacramento, Santa Clara, Salinas
and San Joaquin Yalleys-Fair but
with occasional cloudiness Tuesday
night and Wednesday; moderate
temperature; northwest wind.
Southern California - Unsettled
Tuesday night and Wednesday; lit
tie change in temperature; gentle
northwest wind off the coast.
Los Angeles and Vicinity-Con-
siderable cloudiness and somewhat
unsettled Tuesday night and We'd
nesday; continued cool with little
change in temperature; gentle to
moderate wind, mostly northwest,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-28

DData complied by observers for
the official United states Weather
Bureau station AT El CentrOD
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Merionettes
InWeekIyMeei

The Marionettes held their regular
meeting at the Twelve Horsemen's
club on Friday. December The
president, Matte Hill, presided.
Extensive plans. in both charity
and social fields, for the Yuletide
season were completed. Included
in the social activities are break
fast, a theater party with supper
afterwards, a cocktail party and a
Christmas party. These affairs will
be on various dates throughout De-
cember.
The charity plans include giving
out a number Of baskets loaded with
goodies on or about December 20
Miss Catherine Pitts, the chairman
Of the Social Service committee, will
receive all such contributions al
Ass Beaubien street Hy calling
TIE. 1-0653 arrangements will be
made for picking up enytn4-g YOU
may want TO give. All contributions
will be gratefully received AMI
acknowledged
A call meeting will be nela on Fri
day. December 8. All members are
urged to be present.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Minister
Killed In
Car Wreck

% CANTON. Ohio Dec S-The body
of Rev, Adolphus Smith, AZ, of this
city, pastor Of Christ Temple Pen
tecostal church who was fatally in
jured last week when his automobile
overturned in a field, near Spring
field, Ohio, was brought mere this
week and is at the Matthews par
lors pending funeral arrangements,
Rev. John Reed, AZ, OF Akron, who
was -ln-lhe car when il overturned,
is in a Springfield hospital in
serious condition He IS suffering
from cerebral conclusion and rib
fractures.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs,
Augustus Smith; three sons, Arthur,
Mark and Calvin four daughters.
Joanna. Viola Carmella,- and Fran
els, all Of the home; one brother,
Arthur Smith OF Jonesville, S. c..
and two sisters, Miss Josephine
Smith Of New York, and Mrs. Viola
White, of Jonesville, S c.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Haitian Diplomat
Visits VIVA. State

INSTITUTE, W. Va, Dec 8-M
Antoine Bervin, secretary of the
National Haitian Commission of in
tellectual cooperation is holding a
series of conferences at the West
Virginia State college.
His coming is the result Of Presi-
dent John W. Davis attendance at
the Inter-American Conference on
Education held at Washington re-
Gently. Interest in Haiti has been
increased since the coming last
year of his Excellency NJ. Ellie
Lescot, Minister OF Haiti.
Also the enrolment OF four Hal
tisn students in West Virginia State
college for courses in English and
in vocational subjects in the de-
psrtment Of trade and technical
education has aroused renewed in
terest.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
DIR. II. Bond Named
To Teachers Body

FORT VALLEY, Ga. Dec. 8-It
was announced mere this week that
DR.. Horace Mann Bond had been
appointed special consultant for the
American Commission on Teacher
Education,-a- four year study now
being sponsored by the American
Council on Education
The four year study includes 81
leading state, county and city school
systems, with a highly selected
number of colleges, teachers OIL
legeS, and universities Tuskegee
-in.,titgte-aad- Prairie View State
college are the only Race institu-
tons selected to participate in the
four year program of the commits
sion, which is designed to help
revolutionize methods of teacher
education in America.
The appointment Of Dr. Bond,
president of the Fort Valley state
college. marks the first appointment
of a consultant blythe commission,
now headed by Or. Carl Bigelow,
formerly of Columbia university
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Union Debators Prepare
For Winter Season Tits

RICHMOND, Va. Dec, 8-With a
full schedule IN prospect, the Kappa
Gamma Chi debating and literary
society of Virginia Union university
IS busily engaged in organizing its
forensic program.
Plans have been completed for de-
bates with teams Of Lincoln univer-
sity, Talladega, West Virginia State,
Albright college, Norfolk Unit OF
Union and A. and 7. The annual
Virginia State Triangle DEBATE be-
tween Virginia State college, Hamp-
ton, and Virginia union will be held
IN the late spring With the excep-
ton OF A and T, these debates will
be exchanged.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
N. Y. Leaders
viii Debate
WarEUents

NEW YORK, Dec. "a stirring
debate on the Vital question of the
houg-"What shall be our position
in this was?"-has been announced
by the Caribbean Union. The de-
bate will be held Sunday. Deem
Der II at p. m. at the Renaissance
Casino.
Should British Colonial Negroes
Support the British Empire in the
Present War;" To this momentous
question, W. A. Domingo will sn-
swer-YeS! and Richard B. Moore
will maintain-Nol Assemblyman
William T. Andrews will be the
chairman and the audience will be
the judges.
The Importance of this question is
manifest when it is realized that the
destiny. rot only of the British
Colonials. but also af black persons
everywhere hangs in the balance in
the present war crisis. To provide
and stimulate profound and thor
ough illumination of this decisive
question is the goal of the debate.
Not since the late DR.. Hubert H.
Harrison, who was perhaps the
greatest debater Of his race met
and defeated all corners, have Har-
lemites had the prospect of such
debate Both the contenders have
strong and sincere convictions on
the subject and are generally recog-
nized as clear, incisive thinkers who
can fearlessly and eloquently sus-
tain their positions.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Memphis To Study
Race Community

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 8-Grow-
ing out Of discussion by the Com
munity Welfare League, an inter-
racial group, at meeting held at
the department OF institutions and
public welfare. survey Is TO be
made of the Race section Of the city
The survey will tend to reveal in
formation regarding health, educa-
ton recreation and employment
Ministers, social workers, and COM
munity leaders attended the meeting
and offered suggestions for remedy
ing conditions so as 10 give Race
children full advantages of health
and education.
The meeting was sponsored by L.
J Searcy, executive secretary Of the
Community Welfare League, and
Miss Jean Proutt white, social
worker.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Appointed Head Of
ia. Homes Project

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec, 8
Samuel L. Mccoy has been appoint
ed resident manager of Sunset
Homes; iuw-rent- housing project in
Augusta, Ga. according to Informa-
ton received here last week by the
United States Housing Authority. He
is the first Race member appointed
to manage a USHA-aided project in
the South.
A real estate operator, Mr.. Mccoy
had been employed by The Housing
Authority of the City of Augusta,
'Ga., to acquire properties prior to
the development OF the project. AS
the project neared completion he
was named resident manager.
The new project, developed by
The Housing Authority of the City
of Augusta, with the financial
assistance of the USHA, will be
opened for occupancy between De-
cember Is and January /.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Atlanta System Plans
Christmas Carol Concert

ATLANTA Ga, Dec. 8.-An-
nouncement has been made that
the Atlanta Norehouse Spelman
Christmas Carol concert. an out
standing event on the musical
calendar of Atlanta, will be held
on friday evening. Dec. Is. in Sis
tiers Chapel. On this occasion, the
students and faculties of the affliat-
ed institutions will Join to celebrate
the birth of Christ in a religious and
devotional offering.
The Christmas Carol Concerts
were inaugurated twelve years ago
by President Florence NJ, Read of
Spelman college.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Group
Pushes Job Drive

city employs a single Race person.
"Gimbeis with over 1000 employees,
Shuster's with three stores and over
1900 employees, the Boston Store,
Sears and Roebuck, none of them
VIII consider employing Race work.
ers on the theory that their other
employees will not work with col
ored people Atty George R.
Brawtey, president Of the committee
said.
Attorney Brawley said he Won
ders how long the Race people
of this community will continue to
accept such insults without doing
something about it. When will
they learn that as long as they
have some buying power, they have
a right to determine who shall
sell to them, and who shall work
for them" he asked
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
ADMITS RIGHT
OF STUDENT TO
ENTER STATEU.
Appoint Committees For
Studying Ways, Means
OF Handling Issue

NEW YORK, Dec. S-The
recognition by the Kentucky
Governors Advisory Commit
tee on Negro Education Of
the right Of Race citizens Of
that state to attend the University
OF Kentucky was regarded as a
direct result OF the campaign
waged by the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People to open the doors of state
universities in southern and border
states to all persons without regard
to color.
The governors committee passed
resolution at a meeting held in
Frankfort last week which recog-
nized the RICH: o. Race citizens TO
take courses 1.-THE University Of
Kentucky not duplicated at the
Kentucky State College for Negroes,
instead of accepting scholarship aid
from the state to take such courses
outside Of Kentucky.
The committees report called at
tentfon to the United State Supreme
Court ruling handed down Decem-
Der IL, 1898 in the case OF Lloyd
Gaines versus the University of
Missouri.
This case was carried TO the
Supreme Court by the NA,AC.P.
According 10 reports the COM
mittee resolution named a sub
committee to draw up plans for the
1910 Kentucky general assembly
which would include provision TO
determine the actual difference
in cost to Race students taking
higher educational courses in states
that admit them, and TO determine
how these courses might be pro-
vided for them in Kentucky.
The committee also instructed
the subcommittee to survey the
courses given at the University Of
Kentucky and the Kentucky State
Teachers college, that are not dup
Heated at the state college for the
Race, and to determine how many
Race students desire the higher
courses.
President Frank -McNey- of the
University Of Kentucky, who was
not present was appointed chair
man of the committee by former
Gov. A. B. Chandler, now in the
United States Senate. He was said
to be confined to his home in Lex
ington. Dr. McVey was quoted as
having nothing to say about the
report, because he had no part in
preparing it, and did not attend
the meeting
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Dec. s
The Milwaukee Negro Citi-
zens Welfare committee will
hold a meeting Thursday,
Dec. Z, at Mt. Zion Baptist
church
This is a continuation Of the mass
meetings held by the committee for
the purpose of urging Race citi-
zens- o-cooeefate and to use their
buying power in creating jobs for
themselves.
A recent survey Of the depart
ment stores in the city, shows that
not one of the largest stores in the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
|HOT SPRINGS MAY Be GREAT FOR
rheumatic PAIN
Bur this famous Prescription
has helped thousands, TOO

Not everyone has got the money TO
visit The Springs" But it doesn't
punish your pocketbook to buy Pre-
scription C-2223. and this famous
remedy brings you real grateful help
| for rheumatisms PAIN, muscular
aches. or rheumatic fever II does Its
work as an effective analgesic-
thousands enjoy Its painrelievlng
action. Your druggist will sell il on
money back guarantee, Goo or 81
Just be sure you ask for Prescrip-
ton C-2223 by its full name.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Nirvana Club

The Nirvana club held its regu-
lar meeting at the home of the
president Julian Leverett. at 3 pm.
} Members present included Grady
Campbell vice president; Samuel
Delanghter, treasurer; James Fruss.
secretary; Charles Williams, com
and John Prince. This
group is composed OF twelve mem
oers and is now affiliated with the
Motor City Federation OF clubs.
Joseph and Geraldine Norman
Of Frederick street, entertained the
club by singing several selections
A small token was then presented
the children.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Mrs. Anderson Is
Hostess To Club

Mrs Arts Anderson was hostess
to the o.DT. club Our Date To-
gether) at its last regular meeting
at her lovely apartment on Tire
nan avenue Following the bust
ness session, bridge was played,
with prizes going to Mrs Elizabeth
Logan and Mrs J. Hns0n. An appe-
tizing menu concluded a pleasant
evening. Mrs. Saia Cooper is the
group's president
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Boy Breaks Leg
Stealing Bus Ride

NEW YORK CITY, Dee. 8-Little
l2-year-old Joseph Marshall is re-
celving his playmates at Harlem
hospital. Thursday, the youth was
stealing a ride on a southbound
Eighth avenue bus when an elderly
gentleman chased Joseph and his
playmates-and poor Joseph ran
into an-aHte driven by George De-
Haney
The postmaster has changed Mar
shall's address from East l32nd
street, New York City, to the med
ical institution, where he will have
to remain until his broken right leg
is mended.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Yates Heads Calvins'
Newspaper Service

NEW YORK, Dec, 8 -. The APP
pointment of Ted Yates, coIumniSt
and director of TYP News Syndi-
cate, as manager of Calvin's news
paper service was revealed this
week News of the appointment was
confirmed by Mrs Villa Lee Calvin,
widow of the late Floyd ]. Calvin
who founded the national news
aan..iaa !. tnoE
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

Thursday it was whispered there
was meeting of several big shots
Of the numbers who planned or
hoped to set up two major booking
places in Harlem. Where the
meeting was held our informant
would not say but he did admit
that it was to be held. And among
those mentioned as being asked to
attend were men and women We
had never associated with the num-
bers game. II this list was correct
or not reporters were unable to
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

NEW YORK Dec 8-What nub-
Iicitv will do f,r any same he
II adverse ar fsvor,hls upss shown
This week In the announcement fnn-
der cover NJ co,,sse1 that several
men formerly Identified with the
numbers game exelpsivelv arc rou,
eyeine the rich mum of race
horse hooking business This came
as complete s,irnrise as many
noonied men who like fast money
had been known n insjnuate that
the "bookie" business was too slow
and would meyer Interest them as
long as folks would NAV the n,n,-
hers T.,
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however ourlng the last cam
palgh ior eleetion vote was put
70 lessIize mutuel machine betting
IN ne" YORK state and much noise
was MADE about the machines pro
ana con ANA among the things
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-05-04
Settlement

William Cox is assisting with farm
work for Willard Moser at present.
He has also done some painting for
Haydn Basinger who has purchased
the Lugibill Bros. farm.
The Rev. j. j. Thiessen family, re-
Gently returned missionaries from
India, spent short time in the vicin-
ity. He preached at the St. John
church on Friday evening of the pre-
vius week. He served as pastor of
the church for FIVE months before
leaving for the mission field some
years ago. 1t is quite probable that
the family will reside in Bluffton dur
ing their second furlough.
Emmett, youngest son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Memo Augsburger had the mis-
fortune of having part of his finger
cut off while working with a lawn
mower.
Edgar Geiger recently purchased
the large truck from Omar Gratz.
Mr.. Geiger has operated it for several
years and is continuing his regular
route from Pittsburgh to Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Suter are the
proud parents of baby boy.
Some damage due to the recent
heavy frosts has been reported. The
peach trees have suffered most.
The program which was to have
been presented by the Swiss Male
chorus at the Ebenezer church on
Sunday evening, May 7th has been
postponed to the evening of May 14th.
Roy V. Hilty of Bowling Green is di-
recting the chorus.
Albert Schultz has recently purchas-
ed Dodge truck.
Roland Burkhart assisted by the
Howell brothers, Herbert and How
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-05-04
ArnnrsyilIe


Mr.. and Mrs. O. P. Hartman call
ed at the Henry Grismore home
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Callahan visited at the
H. o. Hilty home Saturday night
and Sunday.
The L. A. S. and W. NJ. S. of the
Liberty Chapel church will meet
with Mrs. H. o. Hilty Thursday
afternoon, May 11th.
Past week callers of Mrs. Eva
Montgomery were Mr.. and Mrs. |
Il. zay and Mrs. Hannah Swank OF
Lima; Mrs. Eva Moser, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Hilty, Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Battels, Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn
Spellman and daughter Patsy.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. I. Moore called
on Mrs. Lille Anderson, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. 0. Hilty ane
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hilty
and son and Mrs. Mary Callahan
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Ewing.
Mrs. O. p. Hartman called OF
Jane Rayl Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Montgomer,
and family took Benjamin Daily tt
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Huffman west of Wapakoneta Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hall anc
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Dyt
called Sunday afternoon at the w. !
Moore home. Evening callers were
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Basinger.
Sunday visitors at the Jim Asirs
home were Mr.. VIM, Vogt, Mr.. ane
Mrs. Hal Reed and family, Mr.. ane
Mrs. l.. A. Klingler, Mr.. and Mrs
C. f. Klingler and son Clyde.
Mr.. Ed Vermillion, Mr.. and Mrs
John Good called Saturday evening
at the Levi Hauenstein home.
Mrs. Norman Schweitzer spen
Monday with her parents, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Levi Hauenstein.
Mrs. Carl McCaferty and Mrs. c
E. KIingler called Friday Afternoon
on Mrs. Mathew Perkins who still
remains quite poorly,
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1939-05-04

ard are busy clipping sheep with an
up-to-date power machine. This new
method of removing wool from the
sheep is rapidly replacing the hand
shears. The three young men are do
ing excellent work.
Mrs. A. E. Kohl of Bluffton is
spending few days in Woodstock,
ILL.,, visiting in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Backensto.
The various churches in the COM
munity are planning appropriate pro-
grams for Mothers Day which is to
be observed on Sunday, May IA. se
Evan, youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elan Suter, who broke his leg while
doing gymnastics at the Riley town.
ship school gymnasium several weeks
ago, is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Probst and
family of Pandora were visitors in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Welty
and family at Defiance, last Sunday.
Carol Donaldson, who has been one
of the bus drivers of Riley Township
school has been employed as janitor
of the school building for the coming
year.
Carpenters are doing some repair
work on buildings on the farm owned
by Glenn Basinger. Walter Basinger
and son are renting the farm.
| Ben Amstutz is abain farming a
part of the c. G. Welty farm.
L. M. Wynkoop who has been spend
| ing past few winters in Florida, is ex-
pected to return to his home in the
near future.
| Miss Eileen Amstutz, daughter of
Mrs. Ellen Amstutz and Richard
Reiter, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Glen
Reiter, of Mt. Cory, will be married
at the st. John Mennonite church
Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The