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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
UG THO negro
BY WIN. l.. Sheriff.
PRESIDENT Afro-Amercsn Institute and Federated
Fireside Croups

, American Ways OF Life, but VIZ
call it to the Negroes attention be
cause OF all the groups which maxi
up this great commonwealth
/ he can least afford this practice
One OF the best ways for US to keeI
ourselves on the right track is tC
pause in the midst OF our criticism
OF others and turn the searchligh'
OF criticism on ourselves.
The Negro must stop flattering
himself and courageously face the
truth about himself and his plight
1t is true that the agencies OF gov
eminent :. the creed OF indus
try and the monster prejudice
have denied US equal distribution
Of the fat OF this land; but it is
also true that we have greatly
aided through our own lack OF
vision. sense and responsibility.
Much too-N a&ieful-
The discrimination practiced
against the Negro working class is
appalling but the recklessneSs
with which the employed Negro
throws away his earnings is equally
astounding In spite OF our wailing
about hard times we are still far
beyond what our pay-envelope
warrants
Our extravaganza in living and
our indifference to certain economic
laws are obviously responsible for
much Of the hardships that we suf-
fer,
So many OF us, who own no
homes no insurance no
bank account and no guarantee
on our Jobs, have our wardrobes
bedecked with finer wearing ap-
parel than we can afford to buy.
Our homes are stocked with much
too expensive furniture. We spend
far-too much for the latest models
in radios and automobiles; we
think nothing OF blowing" a weeks
wages Throwing party with
money needed for necessities all
because we want to show off as
big shots"
We dump far too many dollars
into theatres, dance halls beer
gardens and other amusement cen
tiers than we can afford.
We pour thousands OF dollars
more onto the pockets of fortune
tellers root-doctors faith
healers F.. spirituaiists and the
numbers barons.' We are a busy
race busy as can be making
millionaires out of the other fell
low and suckers Of ourselves
While we thus believe Negro
enterprises and institutions perish
and the race moves slowly but sure
ly toward poverty and suffering.
Don't Worry about the Joneses
Have we counted the cost OF our
folly? Where do we get the licenses
TO be extravagant and reckless in
times like these? What have we
gained in mortgaging our income
to keep up with the Joneses?"
The man who lives beyond his
income generally ends up in the
poorhouse, the penitentiary or the
asylum. There is but one future
for extravagant people =. poverty.
Unless we make a quick detour
from the path of extravaganza to
that of moderation; unless we mas
ter the fine art OF living within
our means . we shall pay for
our Indifference dearly in the fu-
ture.
Don't worry about the Joneses.
Do only that which you can afford
and which common sense dictates
somehow semeway- en-a
little less than you make, and the
day will come when the Joneses"
will be trying to catch you.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

Mrs. Georgianna Williams
Is House Guest
Mr.. and MIS-. H. NJ. Taylor OF
6083 Thirtieth street have as their
mouse guest Mrs. Taylor's mother,
Mrs. Georgianna Williams, OF In
sti,ute. W. Va,
Mrs. Williams is dietitian at the
West Virginia State school OF the
deaf and blind. Several events have
been gwen in her honor and more
are planned for the remainder OF
her visit.
Mrs. Philip Entertains Friends
Mrs. A. Philip OF 6l22 Beechwood
entertained friends in their home
Sunday afternoon. The guests were
Mrs. Russell from Birmingham, Ala,
teacher in the Westfield school OF
that city, now visiting Mrs. Brucket
of Wayne VINO was also present at
the Philip home Sunday evening
Mrs. Ida Douglass OF Twenty-fifth
street was present TO meet the out
of-town guests,
Home From Hospital
Mr.. Philip has recently returned
home from the hospital where he
has been convalescing from an in
jury received at his work in the
Ford factory. 1t was reported that
at the time Of the injury Mr.. Philip
did not think he was seriously hurt.
but later collapsed in the bath room
Of his home, and was taken to the
hospital.
Miss Alvin Morris Hostess to
lie james Club
Miss Alvina Morris of Scotien
avenue was hostess to the lie
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
The writer's thoughts do necessarily the views
and opinions of this paper.
Bv RAMON A. MARTINEZ

with the responsibility OF the poll
teal leadership of Europe But
France will no longer be white
mans country; for, once powerful
Albion deserts her, she will have
to depend entirely on her orientalS
and her black colonies to defend
her independence and enforce her
treaties in Europe. The shift of the
white mans civilization from Eu-
rope to America, will be the last
chapter in the history of white
mans supremacy. What will be the
situation OF the Negro in America
and the world, then? Read the
next article.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

. was interesting. Guests for the eve
ming we're Mrs. Turner and Mrs.
Stevenson, niece of Mrs L. B,
Martinez.
Mrs. Elizabeth Carter
Entertains Visitors
Mrs. Henrietta Tate and Mrs, Leila
Cannon Of Lansing, were guests OF
honor at a bridge luncheon Friday
afternoon, at the home OF Mrs.
Elizabeth Carter, Of $3.50 Hartford
avenue
Mrs. Della NJ. West
Hostess to Club
Mrs. Della NJ. West OF 1921 HsLelet
avenue was hostess to the Century
Of Progress club. Mrs. Tate and
Mrs. Cannon were present.
Week End Guests
Mrs. Rose Owens and Miss Helen
GunH-wase- week end guests oil
Mrs. Helen Tate and Mr.. and Mrs.
H. Jackson
Chronicle News Boy .-------
Writes Letter To Father
Allen Tells, one OF the Michigan
Chronicle news carriers, wrote
letter to his father, for Fathers
day, and he wanted is published
so other could see what he thought
Of his dad He writes:
Dearest Dad: AS Fathers day Is
June IS. l thought | should write
to you. l appreciate the many things
YOU have done for me. Remember
how you taught me to walk? My
first word was "Da, da." Even now
YOU are the best dad and greatest
pal a lucky guy ever had'-fouf
son, Allen Tells, 5204 Roosevelt
Mrs. Poplar Hostess To
Popularity Eight Club
Mrs. Florence Poplar was hostess
to the Popularity Eight club last
week. The meeting was called 10
order at $50 pm, by the president
After brief discussion enter
tanning game OF bridge was played
A very delightful luncheon was
served by the hostess.
st. James CINE. Church Choir
Pleasant Sunday Program
The st. James CINE. church choir
will present its regular pleasant
Sunday program June Is at pm.
Willie Mae Hairston. soprano, Will
be guest artist. She received
teachers certificate at the gradu-
alton exercises OF. the Detroit Foun-
dation music school last week
Other numbers to appear on pros
gram will be St. John CINE. choir,
Mrs. Mile Hynson, director; Henry
Butler, W. E. Smith and quartet
selections by Charles West, Harold
Patterson, Henry Butler and Alvin
Cray. The public is invited; Mrs.
Yolande Maddox is director,
st. James Church Notes
Rev. W. NJ. Grain. pastor
St. James church will begin its
Fourteenth Anniversary services
June 10. The program for the iirst
night will include Rev. A. H.
Phelps and the Ephraim sisters.
The second night the Steward
Board will be in charge.
Each night a different board win
be in charge. On Tuesday night,
June 81 Elder Morton and his sing-
trs will appear on program. All ars
invited TO attend this anniversary.
Floy looks is the church scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

biles ovcr-stuf-
fed furniture
electric appli-
ances. etc be-
c a U 5 e the
Joneses have
Them We
must 60 10 the
Worlds Far .
take vacations
maintain a sum
mer c otta 6 e.
whether we can
afford these or
not Just for the.
DurDnSa ~ i'm.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
ATLANTA ENRoLLs 71s

ATLANTA, Ca. June 23-At the
close o. the registration books
Thursday 713 men and women had
been enrolled in the various courses
offered at the Atlanta university
summer school,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

Keeping up whit the JOneses
Keep up with the Joneses" g.
This. like the dollar down and
dollar pei week habit is the
American Way to Life"
We must have radios, automo-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24


Mr.. and Mrs H. Kitchens OF 525l
Vinewood,I entertained M. Good
win Of New York City and Mr.. and
Mrs. Burns Of Pontiac, in their home
Saturday Of last week he-visiturs
are cousins to Mrs. Kitchens.
Up Again
Miss Alice Jones OF 1927 Hudson.
is up and out again after brief
illness.
Visiting Here
Mrs. E. R. Perkins OF 1864 West
Kirby has Misses Thelma Sanderlyn
and Georgia Johnson, OF Baltimore
Md, as her house guests. The WIS.,
itors are cousins TO Mrs. Perkins
Poro School In
Graduation Exercise
The Poro School OF Cosmetology
will be presented in its graduation
exercises and couture review by the
Usher Board OF ST. Stephen A.ME.
church, Friday evening, July 7.
Mrs. Mary Hardin Hostess
10 q. 5. j. Club
Mrs. Mary Hardin OF 6l25 STAN
ford avenue. was hostess TO the
G. S. j Study club Thursday after
noon from 2 TO 4 o'clock. After
the business session, an interesting
spelling bee was held which proved
very helpful, Guests for the eve
ming were Miss Katie Sanderlyn and
Miss johnson OF Baltimore, Md,
and Mrs. Ruff OF rwenty-eighth
street.
Mrs. Martinez Hostess
Mrs. L. B. Martinez OF 5207 Vine
wood was hostess to the club Thurs
day, June IS. When business was
completed the topic on Menu"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

EA-ouNcIHot ridhh Nuip HS' HOW-l
United States Attorney General is
number one news copy these days
He has pushed his state-mate, the
Racket Dustin" Dewey of New
York in the background as he
Murphy rides to and fro the coun-
try Dustin" graft rings and jail
ing leading citizens"
Thought by some ready for the
political scrap pile, few months
ago he now plays a conspicuous
part in new deal politics and looms
large as a probable vice presidential
candidate.
His most recent headline getter
was that of having conferred upon
him the degree of doctor of laws
by his alma mater. the University
OF Michigan, last week, Surely his
must be a charmed life.
4 x <
The fight for the "Old-folks' -
bonus has started in a new quarter
Seeing that the Townsend Old Age
Pension bill is definitely defeated
the executive board of the
Congress OF Industrial Organization
CLIO. to most of us, has started
a fight not for $500 per month.
10 be spent within the month, but
for $50 per month for single
persons and 500 per month for mar
ried persons to be spent as and
when the old folks see fit What
ever else may be said for or against
the Townsend Plan. there is no
denying that it has focused the
eyes OF the entire nation on the
plight of the old folks, and set
forces in motion forces which
will not cease until government
takes the dread of want and hunger
out of their declining years.
X & y
Un-declared Campaigning
seems to be the latest technique
employed by local politicians aspir-
ing to office. Though Councilman
Jeffries is being talked everywhere
. and banners over store fronts
read "Jeffries' Headquarters"
up to this writing Mr. Jeffries re-
fuses to make formal announce
ment OF his candidacy
In spite OF steak dinners at the
Frogs and Hand-shaking-parties al
Brewster Center Mayor Read
ing insists that he is not campaign
ing: He said at Brewster Center a
few nights ago 81 don't want
anybody to think l am campaign
ing.
These are my friends, am just
out here TO see them have been
trying to get around to seeing them
for sometime"
Well. We are glad that the mayor
finally CO. around TO visiting his
friends. we only hope that next
time he will not 60 up so close
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

lobe by stella Gentry Sharpe
The University OF North Carolina
Press Chapel Hill, North Caro-
lima =. 1889 =, 81.
Reviewed by
GERTRUDE MARTIN
This book about Fobe, young
colored boy was written at the re-
quest OF a small boy who com
planned to the author that all his
story books were about white boys
Unlike most books about colored
children, "Tobe' is not written IN
dialect, fact which should recon-
mend it to a large group of par
entS Besides, Mrs Sharpe has
succeeded in making her characters
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
O BSERVIN c.
POLITICS and POLITICIANS
By WIN. l. SHERRILL, Associate Editor

10 the time for his reelection be-
fore seeing us.
* X x
II Mr.. Jeffries nor Mr.. Reading
IS campaigning what meaneth
all this activity l see? Why the
store trent headquarters with
streaming banners and the
closed offices with heavily draped
windows through whose portals en-
ployees OF the city hall slip mys-
teriously back and forth? Some
body is campaigning Of this I
am sure who is it?
X X X ......
Some of the City Hall Boys had a
little tete-a-tete at the YW.C.A.
last Friday. Deputy City Clerk
Castator. Cole. White, LeadbetterA,
Dunbar and Pettiford, all from the
City Hall made up the party When
you see these with their heads close
together breaking bread eating
is not the only thing on their minds.
x y 4
Propaganda is being circulated by
certain Negroes in certain political
circles that all Negroes who vota
the Republican ticket will get
job at Fords A Negro should be
ashamed to hoodwink his own peo-
Pile with such a vicious lie. There
are hundreds OF Negroes in Detroit
who were duped into buying Ford
cars which they could not afford
because Of similar propaganda.
Those VINO are supposed to be in
the know told them that they
would no. lose their jobs if they
bought a car. The Negro is dumb
indeed VINO believes his voting will
secure him a job at Fords. l won
der if Mr. Ford knows anything
about these promises? This propa-
ganda is rot good for as somebody
said: people OF all political faiths
buy Fords"
Those who had the biggest say as
TO who were responsible for the
clerkships in the Friend OF the
Court told me that the selections
were made without any favoritism
what so ever According 10 thenA
it was done this way. Each person
who submitted their name for the
position was requested TO produce
their voting record for the past five
years and a membership card in
the NAAC.P., YMCA. or some
other well known civic or social
Institution for the last five years.
Won would be surprised how this
requirement narrowed down the
field Take a tip If you ever
think you may want a political ap-
pointment it's wise 10 become a
regular voter and an active mem
Der Of some worthwhile orsanizs-
ton.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
First Baptist Church
Northwest Detroit

Sunday school begins at 9;15 a.
m, every Sunday. Church serv-
ices begin promptly at l0:45 a. m.
On Sunday, June Is, the new pas
tor will take charge. He is Rev.
c. B. Heath, vice moderator of the
Michigan district, also secretary OF
the Sunday school and B,Y.PU,
congress The public is cordially
invited to hear his message.
The Serior choir will have a
drive beginning Monday night. July
3 through 8. Services will be con-
Quoted by various pastors and their
followers.
The Missionary society will have
barbecue July 4. Watch this
paper for an announcement OF the
place Refreshments Of all kinds
will be served.
Mrs, Aurelia Solomon OF Gray
Ga. is visiting with her son and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Stanford OF 2053l Kentucky avenue
Mrs. Loyise Corbin OF Washing
ION, D, c., is home for the funeral
of her aunt, Mrs. Lewis Jones, Mrs
Corbin is the daughter of Mr., and
Mrs. Roland Powe OF Westview
avenue Mrs Corbin has her son
with her.
The 1910 Social club met at the
home OF Miss Williams Friday, June
l6 for a round table discussion oil
the past and forthcoming social
events sponsored by the club. The
president wishes 20 thank the clubs
many friends for making its recent
party at Uncle Toms Plantation
such a great success.
Dance
Warren Matthews and his boys
will play for a dance at Birdhurs-
Community center. Friday. June 30
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24
NORTHWEST
DETROIT

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Williams OF
2l625 Majestic street wish to thank
their relatives and friends for the
many lovely presents received at
their reception.
S. A, Ware OF Chicago is in the
city spending his vacation with his
brother and sister inland Mrs.
E. Davis Of 21053 Mitcheldale,
Ferndale, Mich.
Mrs, Ruth McGrif of Roselawn
street wants her friends 10 know
that she will spend a two weeks
vacation visiting relatives and
friends in Della, Ga.
Mrs. Letha Scroggins OF Tampa,
Fla, is the guest OF Mrs. Pearl
Laury of 1900 Pembroke street.
Mr. and Mrs. James Lucas OF
Wisconsin street are the proud par
ents Of a nine pound baby girl.
The Worlds Fair wants the pic
lures Of pretty girls in Detroit. The
millionaires know that we have
what they want Big shots viii
have an oppoFiunity'to see this girl
next week. She was born in Miss
issippi.
Mrs. Lille Rivers OF 1921 North
East street, Ferndalt, is seriously
i'll ~ RnvaI Oak hoepitsI
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-06-24

Miss Alice Jones OF 1927 Hudson.
is up and out again after brief
illness.
Evening star., 1939-03-10
Nv LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

No need to tell any one inter-
ested in birds that this alert crea-
ture is a member of the famous
birds Of the preying tribe. One
glance at the beak and feet tells
the story at once.
In the mountainous parts of
Southern Europe, Northern Africa
and Central Asia the lammergeir
is one of the most dreaded of the
sky bandits. 1t is large and swift
and extremely successful in its aim.
Large animals can be lifted with
ease by this strong bird, and still
larger animals that are sick or
wounded know that they cannot
hold their own with this bird In q
struggle for escape.
All over the world some member
of this group may be found. Some
of them are very graceful and beau
tiful, or at least majestic. Their size
is sufficient for their flight to be
observed, and when they come to
rest they may be watched through
a field glass. At this time you will
also have an opportunity to study
the beak and feet, powerful aids in
carrying out the mode of catching
and holding fast to the prey.
Many look upon birds of prey as
wicked neighbors of the smaller
birds and animals. But they have a
Evening star., 1939-03-10

most important role which affects
mankind favorably. The earth would
be much less healthy and pleasant
If we did not have these scaven-
gers to patrol the woods and fields.
Animals are dying in the forests
and caves, and as rule they seek
open places in which to breathe
their last. If they were permitted
to lie in the sun and attract disease
carrying insects as well as pollute
the air with offensive odors, walks
into the open spaces would surely
be less attractive. Thus the vultures
serve mankind and have a most
important niche in our world. If
you have ever watched one of these
birds of prey dine you will be as
tonished at the completeness of
the cleanup. Only white, polished
bones are left, and in the sun and
wind they soon crumble and become
a part of the soil they rest on.
The lammergeir has wonderful
vision. highly developed hearing
and sense of direction that is un-
erring. In the sky or upon some
high lookout the eyes search the
landscape below. The bird may be
so far away as to appear slightly
Evening star., 1939-03-10
Natures Children
Lammergeir (Gypaetus barbatus)

more than q speck to us, but his
eyes have caught sight of a small
animal creeping over the ground or
stealing forth from his home.
There may be several birds doing
sentinel duty at the same time. 1t
has been known that two or more
or them will launch forth toward
their victim simultaneously, and
meet upon alighting. There have
been desperate battles fought, and
the loser is added to the winners
provender.
A hearty meal may have to suf-
nee the bird for several days. In
fact, the lammergeir. like so many
Of his cousins, has been known to
gorge himself so completely that
it took many hours to digest the
food. AS long as there is food to
swallow. vultures try to stuff them
selves with it.
The somber plumage of the lam
mergeier blends we'll with the land
scape. The black chin whiskers and
the ebony-colored area about the
Evening star., 1939-03-10
Michigan Democrats
Told Protection Lies
In Happy Democracy
Judge Currun Luuds
RooseveIt's Work
For the Masses

Police Court Judge Edward NJ
Curran last night told the Michigan
Democratic Club the best protection
for the Nation is happy democracy
Speaking before the society at the
Washington Hotel last night, Judge
Curran lauded President Roosevelt
and the Democratic party for bat
tling for the honor of the Nation
(which was bedraggled by the most
brazen carnival of corruption that
ever blackened the reputation of a
self-respecting people
Enlarging on his subject, "Democ-
racy Triumphant" Judge Curran
said:
"All responsible governments must
enlarge their folds of activity and
supervision to the end that the weak
may be protected from the strong
and that justice may be attained
for all classes Of people.
1--WE must be warned against sin
lister groups who think in terms Of
dollars and feel no concern for social
measures that sound in terms of
humanity. Franklin D. Roosevelt
has hardened to the appeal of the
great mass of the American people
who have looked to a leader for the
right to work and eat and the right
to shelter and security of decent
standard of living and the basic
blessings.
The Roosevelt administration has
met with some set-backs, but it is
better to dare great things than to
live in the twilight that knows
neither victory nor defeat"
Judge Curran was presented with
a gold medal. signifying life men,
bership in the club, by Edward j.
Hayes, president, who lauded the
jurist as an outstanding Democrat
The society met last night in an
annual meeting presided over by
Mr.. Hayes. Other officers of the So
ciety include Karl Klais, first vice
president; Miss Mary Jane Rabaut,
second vice president, daughter of
Representative Louis Rabaut Of
Michigan, and E. A. Glidden,
treasurer.
Tentative plans for a dance were
made by the society with the ap-
pointment of several committees to
begin preliminary work. Plans for
a banquet were also discussed.
More than 100 persons attended
the annual meeting.
Evening star., 1939-03-10
Ceremonies al T.. j.
To Honor New Pope

Apostolic Delegate Amleto Gio-
vanni Cicogani will participate in
ceremonies at 2:3o pm. Sunday in
the National Shrine of the I'M
maculate Conception at Catholic
University in honor of the corona
ton on the same day of Pope Plus
XII in St. Peters, Vatican City.
The benediction of the most
blessed sacrament will be impaired
by the apostolic delegate. The uni
versity choir then will sing TIE
Deum." The entire service will last
only about Is minutes and will be
open to the public. The service will
be broadcast by the National Broad
casting Co.
The observance will be the first
in honor of the new Pope at the
university.
Evening star., 1939-03-10
Drumu Cost to Hold
Final Rehearsal TONIGHT

Final rehearsals of the Lenten
drama, 'The Third Cross" will take
place today at $3.50 pm. at the Holy
Name Auditorium, West Virginia
avenue and Neal street NE. The
play opens for two-week presenta-
ton Sunday, with performances by
the Catholic Players Guild under
the direction of Paul Messink. The
first presentation is matinee at
2:30 pm.
James J. Glade of New York City,
the author of the play. based on the
last week in the life of Christ, will
be present for the rehearsal. Tickets
will be available at the American
Automobile Association, Willard
Hotel Ticket Bureau. Mrs. Dorsey's
Ticket Bureau, the William J. Gal
lery Co. and the box office.
Evening star., 1939-03-10
Rodmun to Speak

F.. J. Rodman, executive secretary
Of the "Films of Democracy, Inc, "
will speak on the role of the motion
picture and its relation to democ-
racy at 8 o'clock tonight at the
Washington Book Shop, 916 Seven
teenth street NV.
Gardner Jackson, legislative rep
resentative Of Labor's Nonpartisan
League, will act as chairman.