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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23

, er and mufflers when the days were
cold.
lie continued to listen. No use
In trying 10 move. for something
seemed to be holding him down.
Curtiss chuckled TO himself az he
realized that they thought him still
unconscious. The voice OF the wo-
man slowly adjusted its self In his
memory. 1t was Marian. his wife
crying for him. His heart was stir
red with tenderness. DR.. Glending's
voice came 10 him. He was sur
prised at the distress In the doc
tors voice. Obviously he was wor-
ried.
ITS the most fantastic case I've
ever encountered"
Eyes. strange case indeed f"
an unfamiliar voice answered.
I've called in some OF our most
noted dermatologists. but they we're
unable to give us any hope"
Curtiss tried TO understand the
things they -ere saying. He was
still bit confused. What was a
dermatologist? He had an idea but
1t eluded him for the moment. A
worried feeling took the place OF
the exulation he had experienced
little while before. What was
wrorg with him? Surely they
couldn't be worried about his condi-
ton, for he felt good except for
the heavlness that seemed TO be
holding him down. Yet. the voices
OF the doctors sounded puzzled and
disturbed. Curtiss was certain
he had few broken bones or a
fracture or two but that shouldn't
cause the bewilderment the doctors
were displaying. lie listened.
TITS rare case. I've heard OF a
case where Negro began TO turn
white. But that started with a small
white patch and gradually spread to
the rest OF his body. But this---you
say it happened almost over night?'
Yes. Dr. Glending answered.
"The day after his accident We we're
quite ciatca over the fact that he
had suffered only few bad bruises
plus broken arm noticed his
forehead first. Then the rest OF his
face took or this" he hesitated.
this hue almost before my very
eyes. 1t was uncanny, hardly 10 be
believed He got darker and dark
er. and II | didn't know he was a
white man"
Yes. said the other doctor. "he
could pass for a Negro anywhere
We've got TO do something. His
wife. here Is nearly crazy with
worry. We've long distanced every
f, noted skin specialist in the coun-
try. We have two coming this week
4 for consultation"
ITS certainly a strange case
the doctor murmured, land Curtiss
felt him take his hand. Ills pulse
and respiration normal"
Eyes. doctor" the precise voice
or the nurse answered.
Curtiss heard the rustic OF paper
as they consulted his chart
A feeling OF horror held him.
What did they mean, take him for
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23
INSTALLMENT .

SYNOPSIS; Denton Wiley, de-
icrmlned TO make a success OF his
search for job so that he might
marry hay, answers the add for
statesmen In the large white firm
OF Curtiss Dewitt Auto Sales
Service.
Denton measures up 10 the re-
qnirements stated In the nd and
i lnfurlated by President DE.
Wits mockery and refusal TO nc.
cept him because OF his color. The
Young Negro thunders his desire
TO see some OF the rich white men
turn black for q while; then
leaves the oiiicc abruptly.
Periodically Curtlss Dewitt re.
fleets fa,orably on wiley's ability.
personality and spunk a. he leaves
his office 10 fulfil a luncheon en-
gagemeDt with his wife. He dis
misses the plight Of Denton from
his mind and becomes engrossed
With the thoughts OF Wing his
wife nm emerald for her birthday.
As he steps from the curb he does
not hear The cry, "Look out.
Look out.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23

The sourd OF scrceching brakes
mingled with the horrifed cries OF
men and women who stood by un-
able 10 do anything TO prevent the
tragedy.
The smile faded from the face Of
Curtiss Dewitt and came in It's
place surprise and pain. then mer-
ciful unconsciousness claimed him
When Curtiss Dewitt emerged
from the haze Of unconsciousness
he heard the sound Of n woman
weeping. He opened his eyes 10 a
tall window with soft white cur
iains. Rain fell against the window
pare. lie heard a mans voice and
recognized 1t as his family phy-
sician. DR.. Glending. Curtiss thought
to himself. THE old codger's got
me in his clutches at last" He re-
membered the many battles they
had fought, over his careless dis
regard for rubbers in rainy wealth
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23

Negro. Who were they talking
about. Surely not him, Curtiss De-
Witt. But the words. take him for
a Negro. VINO were they talking
was a chant that seemed 10 be sing
ing around and rourd In his brain.
Did they mean that he, curtiss De-
Witt, has contracted a mysterious
malady that had turned his skin
black? Seemingly the doctors were
baffled and unable 10 diagnose his
case.
Then. terror seized Dewitt
unreasoning terror. He wanted 10
cry out against this thing. he want
ed 10 tear down this hideous MOE
ster that held him. What could be
do? What was there to do? lie
knew n there was anything to be
done. Glending would do Il. There
must be somewhere IN the world a
doctor who could help him. but
where? With a mighty effort he
opened his eyes trying not TO let
them know he had heard every
thing. This time he saw Marian, sit
ting In chair near his bed. Her
head, with its bronze curls lay
prone on table that stood rext TO
his bed. DR.. Olendings face came
up TO him out OF the mist OF return
Ing nationality. His physicians APP
pearance was haggsrd and anxious
Curtiss tried TO speak. tried 10 shout
TO tell them he was feeling all
right. not TO worry over him, but
only weak whisper issued from
HIS lips. Glending looked closely at
his patient. then spoke TO his doc
tor associate.
Hes conscious"
He took Dewitt's hand. Dewitt's
fingers frightened over his doc
tors. He wanted 10 say so much.
yet the words would not come. II he
could soothe Marian. tell her not 10
cry, that he'd be we'll soon. Glend-
ing patted his shoulder.
How are you old man" he ask
ed. choking sound in his voice.
Marian, Marian" was all De-
Witt could say.
He wants you Mrs. Dewitt" he's
conscious"
"Oh, Curtiss my dear. this is aw-
full. awful" she sobbed.
you must get better control OF
yourself. my dear girl DR.. Glend-
Ing told Marian.
Il will doctor, its just 80 terri
BILE to have him like this"
But you must be brave" he
cautioned her.
Curtiss felt her hand on his arm
He wanted TO tell her 10 lay her
head against his face, wanted her
lips on his. That would take away
the horror and lift him from this
dark pit But she only touched his
arm. The scent OF her hair was so
strong. so sweet He longed 10
bury his face In It's fragrance. His
heart ached with loneliness. He
was. even now, experiencing the
feeling OF being an outcast. Curtiss
sensed Marian's aloofness.
For days Curtiss laid in a semi
conscious stupor while doctors
specialists grouped themselves
around his bed. None offered any
immediate hope. AS for him he
Just laid there and stared at his
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23
PAGE THIRTEEN

black hands. They repealed him. yet
he was fascinated. as we'll as horri-
fed az the change. His skin. once
a healthy pinkish white was now
dark brown color. His hands were
long brown tolons. II was agony
and Curtiss suffered a thousand
deaths. That this catastrophe should
overtake him. He wondered in his
days OF despair why the name OF
Denton Wiley should fll his mind.
The things he had said. II only
wish some OF you rich white men
could turn black for a while" And
now II had happered 10 him. He
was black. Maybe II was temper
airy condition, he dared not think he
would remain forever like this.
He seldom saw Marian now. Evil
IDENTIFY his dark skin distressed her
II must be a terrible ordeal for a
sensitive person like Marian. He
didn't blame her. Married to a
black man and she had always had
an antipathy for Negroes.
Finally. came the day when be
was strong enough 10 leave the
hospital. The thought OF going
home was torture. He couldn't bear
facing the children and the ser.
wants. Marian TOO. would no doub<
feel uncomfortable In his presence.
A dozen times day he would
glance In the mirror. His eyes
seemed INTERESTINGLY drawn to the
oak dresser with It's large oval mir
ror where he could sec his dark
face. watch the horror Of seeing
his hair take on a stiff, unruly
iook
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23
The Man Who Turned Black
BY Alma Bean Loving

Editors Note-This fascinating Sc
rial story In five installments Is one
OF the most captivating that Mrs.
Alma b. Loving has written. Read
ers OF the Tribune are urged 10
read each installmcnt for every
line is full Of human interest and
dramatic action.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23
Neighborhood Club

The Neighborhood club met
Thursday at 2 o'clock at the resi-
dence OF Mrs. Amanda Gentry. 1850
Pierce street. The club has been
successful with their program to
aid the needy.
After business Mrs. Gentry served
tea. Miss Annabele Matthews. OF
$40 Z. Montcalm street and Mrs.
huston, OF 1878 Laf tie
street, Mrs Cater. Miss Daniels and
many others we're visitors.
Miss Fletcher is president; Mrs.
Singal, vice-president; Mrs. Allen.
treasurer: Mrs. Gentry, chaplin and
Mrs Cooper. secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-12-23
Detroit Iowa Club

The Detroit-Iowa club Is on the
the mid-wlnter board meeting has
returned full OF information and
complete program for the young
people as we'll as the older group.
One new member, Samuel P. Caru-
theirs was added to the club Oct. Z.
The president requests all mem
bers 10 be present at the meeting
Thursday. Dec. 81.
The club will give pre-Chrlst-
mas dinner Friday. Dec. % at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Clark,
1926 Bangor street. First and Sec
ond prizes will be given away.
Evening star., 1939-02-19

estate of a onCe-famous French family.
The central part and one wing of the
Chateau were familiar to him, but the
east wing. which had been added about the
sixteenth century. he had scarcely glanced
at. There was library here of old books.
The odor of the worn, calf Leather bindings,
the faded tapestry and ancient furniture
spoke of the gentle progress of the years.
Besserey pushed open one Of the gabled
windows and looked up and down, admir-
ing the shapely spre of the little chapel.
He moved on towards it, descended the
stone steps to the ground floor, and
hesitated. 1t seemed impossible that this
part of the building was inhabited. and yet
he was suddenly conscious of a pleasant
Odor of cooking. He continued his progress.
and to his surprise found himself walking
upon luxurious strip of ancient but fine
.arpet. Outside the door of the room
adjoining the chapel he hesitated for a
moment Then he turned the handle and
entered. thereby receiving shock from
which it took him several minutes to
recover.
1t was a delightful apartment, furnished
with fine old pieces. A table was drawn up
near the wood fire. and a small man with
healthy red cheeks and paper-covered
volume propped up in front of him was
seated before very inviting looking re-
past. The remains of partly dismembered
chicken were on silver dish, There were
vegetables in silver Dishes and dust en-
crusted bottle of wine in cradle.
The little man. who was in the act OF
! raising his glass to his lips. stared in
CONSERVATION at Besserley.
MAY | ask" said Besserlev, whom ]
have the pleasure of entertaining in this
remote corner Of my house,
The man rose to his feet. Amazement
stupiled him.
Il - YOU have forgotten me. Monsieur
le G5nfral | was about here often arrang
ing the books when you first took posses
sion Since then we have seen nothing of
YOU in this part of the Chateau. | am
! Andrew Mason took the place of the
resident chaplain during Mrs. Armstrong;
briei occupation of the Chateau.
Took the place Of the chaplain: am
afraid don't quite understand
The little man was vlsibly disturbed
ie looked around him helpessly. Then.
With a very discreet gesture he dropped
l,o b<>lJ no
covered book he had been reading.
II came over here from the United
States with Mrs. Armstrong" he ex-
>planed Il am the founder of the sect to
which she belonged
Sect. What sect"
Andrew Mason Coughed. Il belong to no
Established form of religion. sir. My sect
aims to prepare people to die by teaching
them how to live.
And do l understand that you are
member of my household, Mr.. Mason"
That is SO. Sir. stayed on after Mrs.
Armstrong; sudden death. made friends
with many of the villagers and no one
seems to have thought of disturbing me.
You live here
Naturally do not take up much space
and there are many empty rooms. | have
my bedchamber. this apartment where
usually take my repasts and the sitting
room and library. in which prepare my
|discourses and interview the more en-
frightened peasants who wish to consult me
about their difficulties have fortunately
been blessed with the gift of tongues in
other words l am an accomplished lin
Evening star., 1939-02-19

gardens and on the estate. Most OF them
come to my discourses three evenings dur
ing the week.
Besserley pulled chair towards him
and found himself muttefing word of
apology. MIR. Mason's manners we're defer
entail his poise excellent.
$50 am supporting the exponent of
new -er-cr creed. am T." Besserley medi-
tated.
The claim upon your steward is very
small one, sir
"You -er- make enough to live on
thought" He then glanced at the luncheon
table.
Your admirable housekeeper. Madame
Delamain, takes care of that, Mason con-
fessed. Twill you permit me the pleasure,
sir, of showing you the church? You will
find it in excellent condition. The brasses :
are kept in perfect order and there are al
ways fresh flowers on the altar"
But what have you. to do with the
church,.
Nothing whatever. enter it only as
caretaker conceive it to be an obligation
upon me to see that it is in fit condition for
a service at any time that the Cure of the
village wishes to hold one 1he only liberty
alkw myself is the occasiona! u0 of the
organ
Besserley reflected for few moments.
"Pray sii down. Mr.. Mason. had no idea
of disturbing your luncheon. l trust you
agree with me that Chateau Pontet Canet
of the '78 vintage is a beautiful wine:'
1T is too good for me, sir, 1t is the kind
ness of your butler who keeps serving it to
me in place of the rim ordinaiye''
Proceed with your luncheon. please"
Besserley enjoined him. Il will not dis
turb you more than another minute or
two. see some very beautiful books here.
These are yours or mine:"
They are without doubt yours, Mon
sieur'
Including these upon the bottom
shelf?' Besserley asked. leaning down and
picking up classic" of the Montmartre
type.
The apple-cheeked little man blushed.
Monsieur is a man of the world. He will
understand that there are times when
spirituality needs an antidote."
My dear fellow. do not apologize to
me- Besserley begged You are without
a doubt the guardian of your own con-
science.
There came from the distance the sound
of the opening and closing of heavy door,
footsteps upon stone pavement and a
sudden note of trembling music. Mason
glanced furtively at his patron. 1T is the
organist," he explained She comes to
practise for little time Shall send her
away"
by no means. will look into the
chapel"
Besserley opened the big oak door which
led down two steps into the small church.
From a distant table in the chancel came
the perfume of lilies. The girl who was
Stdlcu dl lllc OISdii NoiiHllCiSCu " pay
kyrie Eleison. Besserley remained de-
voutly silent. The girl. however. who had
heard the door open. turned round in
moment. She gave littls cry when she
saw who was standing there slid from the
seat and crossed the nave. Mr.. Mason
descended the steps.
.Jt js the Monsieur who owns the
Chateau. Mademoiselle. he explained.
He had fancy to look at the beautiful
chapel"
The girl curtsied. She was full bosomed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
SIMPLE DESIGN
 BEST TO BUYER
Elimination of Costly Con= structiOn in Homes Ad-
 vocated By FILA

Good design and the elimination Of costly and unnecessary construc-. tion factors effect important econ. omies in small-home building, ac- cording to Federal Housing Ad- ministration officials.
 Symmetry in architectural de- tails should be subordinated to hon. eSty in Small-home architecture, as 8 desire for symmetry frequently produce complicated construction problems which add considerably to the total cost, FILA officials point out.
 Simplicity should be the govern ing factor in small-home planning, as excess maintenance costs caused by bad design add additional bur- dens. Moreover, FILA officials say, simplicity in design tends to keep the mortgage sound and the buyer satisfied with his investment.
 Citing the pure simplicity of the Williamsburg and Cape Cod types, FILA officials point to their simple, straightforward, and honest de- sign. minus false fronts to detract character.
 Building obsolescence into homes' is the manner in which FILA off, cials describe poor design. The small home, of all dwelling types, must be protected from faulty con Struction and bar design due to the limited funds for maintenance at the disposal of owners of such prop critics.
 The Federal Housing Adminis- tration advocates simplicity in de- sign and strict economies in small- home building, but this does not imply that the small home must be an unsightly box, FILA officials de- clare. It is an unquestionable fact, they say, that small homes can be built to provide adequate living &C., commodations at minimum cost when poor-design factors are avoided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
ROOF MATERIALS
 IMPORTANT ITEM
Careful Study Should Be Given to Weight; Wide
 Range Available

There is a wide range of materials available for the roof of house, according to federal housing ad- ministration officials.
 Among the moSt-frequently used types are: Slate-covered shingles in strips or in single units, wood shin- gle5, composition shingles, cement tiles, terra-cotta tiles, metal shin- gleg, sheet metal, slate, and im- pregnated paper.
 In building new house the type of covering is selected and the roof structure built accordingly. A deck or sheathing is usually required. To this is fastened the covering, but in some sections, particularly those near the sea, it may be advisable to lay wood shingles over shingle lath. The underside of the shingles needs to "breathe" on account of the excessive moisture in the air or they may rot quickly.
 With all types, save paper and wood shingle, heavy roofing felt should be placed over the decking before covering is put on.
 When a roof is.renewed, the mat ter of weight must be given careful study. If the old roof is of wood shingles, 1t is often possible to cover it without removing the old shin- glos, but if heavy material, such as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
CONVENIENCE IS
 TEST OF KITCHEN Modern Ones Should Re- semble Workshops of
 Ideal LayOuts

a The old style kitchen has gone out of style ;. no longer do kitch- ems merely happen" to be arrang- ed as fortune decided. Modern kitchens are planned for conven- fence.
 Modern kitchens resemble work shops, so ideally are they laid out. All units are considered: the sink, the stove, the refrigerator, the pan- try, the doors 2. all must be con- sidered when aiming at reducing wasted steps and time.
 Check the location of your fix lures and appliances today is your kitchen up-to-date?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
NATURAL LIGHT
 BASIC DETAIL
Consideration for Factors Contributing to Home
 Comfort Advocated

There are 8 number of basic fac- tors of greater importance to the comfort, value, and livability of 8 home than the mechanical equip ment which may be included in its plan, according to Federal Housing Administration officials.
 Prior consideration should be given such factors as the general location or neighborhood, the rela- ton of the house to it's site, the provision for natural light and ven- tilation, the comfort and conven- fence of the plan, the soundness of the construction, and the attractive ness of the design, FILA officials point out.
 If these basic factors are not present in home, no amount of equipment can make satisfactory house, FILA officials say, pointing out that equipment may be changed and improved from time to time to suit the needs of the occupant. In selecting the mechanical equip ment which is to be included in the home, FILA officials say that the same sort of judgment should be used as would be applied in equip ping factory, balancing the initial cost of the equipment against its cost of operation. Moreover, where economy is the paramount consid- eration, 1t is advisable to forego first those items which furnish merely ease of service or control or refinement in appearance. Items such as good piping, good valves, good plumbing fixtures, good elec- trical wiring, and an adequate heat ing plant should be considered in 8 class with the structure itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
SMALL KITCHEN
 APERTURE NOW
Latest Developments in Appliance Design Is
 Stress COmpaCtness

Previous to a decade or so ago, architects always made ample pro- vision for the kitchen: they allowed space for an unusually large cul- mary work room" But that was be- fore the advent of the modern elec- trical appliance age, where one conl- pact little gadget does the work of four or five comparatively bulky and cumbersome kitchen tools of the old days.
 Mixer One Example
 Consider the ordinary electric mixer of our day, for instance. It combines the egg beater, fruit juicer, batter mixer, meat grinder, butter churner, and sundry other tools all in one handy portable ap- pliance. It is capable of practically every job except changing diapers on babies.
 The new electric grills can be used as another illustration of modern space-saving, ime-saving kitchen equipment. In addition to grilling sandwiches, 1t will fry eggs, fry ba- con, grill steaks, make waffles, fry pancakes, and make omelets. A mod ern housewife needs little more than a can opener with one of these handyi
 Adapt Old Homes
 Many existing homes, it is realized, still contain much unused space be- cause they have not re-designed their kitchen space to fully utilize its possibilities. Others, again, have capitalized on the additional space by installing dining hooks, alcoves cabinets. etc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
NEW (. E. MODELS
 IDEAL FOR MEATS
Cold Storage Compart= nlent One of Added Fea-
 lures of Refrigerator

General Electric, emphasizing the principle that the electric refriger- ator is the keystone in the modern kitchen scheme, and recognizing anew the importance of pride of ownership, presents new models for 1889 that are completely re-styled and which incorporate newly added utility features.
 Chief among these latter features is a newly devloped cold storage com- partment providing lower tempera- lures and higher humidity, primarily for the better preservation of fresh meats.
 Located directly under the super freezer, the compartment has an in- terior temperature five to ten degrees colder than that of the interior of the cabinet proper. The cold stor- age compartment slides, but cannot be pulled out far enough to drop.
 Flexible Shelving
 The new styling of the 1899 Gen. eral Electric refrigerators is imme- diately apparent in the f1uted door and stainless steel base grille. The cabinets were designed by Ray Pat ten.
 Inside, the super freezer door and the vegetable and fruit baskets also have been redesigned, and the hex- ible shelving has been given stream lined supports. The interior light has a device called the "tel-a-frost" has been included to indicate when time for defrosting is at hand. A thriftometer, indicating temperature within the cabinet, also is provided, and only quick-trays with triple purpose release for easy extraction of ice cubes are used.
 The complete 1899 line of General Electric refrigerators includes three series in which "selective tempera- lures" are stressed - the porcelain exterior group, the de luxe line with Glyptal finished exterior and the standard series. There also is an apartment house model built to fit under the draiuboard in a small crowded kitchen.