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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
OUR FIGHT FOR ANTLLYNcH LEGISLATION

For many years, the colored citizens of the United
States under the leadership Of the National Association
for the Advancement of Coored People and with the sup
port Of many ustice-oSng white Americans waged
q ceaseeSs night for the Of federal anti
ynching law.
In he last years Congress when the Gayagan Anti
Lynch bill UP for consideration. came nearer to
achieving victory than any previous attempt secure
the enactment OF federal Law against lynching
anti-lynching bill has been introduced at this
session Of Congress by Congressman Joseph Gavagan Of
New York The bill is the House Judiciary COM
mtee and before be brought for consideration
the floor OF The House the Of Pts congress
men must be secured on discharge petition requesting
that the bill be given such consideration
The Tribune therefore, Joins the y. A a c. p. in
urging members OF the we'll other interested
friends TO write and wire their L 5 congressmen asking
that they sign the petition have the Gayagan Anti
Lvnching Bill brought 60 the floor of the House for con-
sideration this session Of Congress.
The more letters and kilograms vour congressman
receive from urging them help the
men Of federal anti-ynch legislation. the quickly
will they giNe heir support Don't Wait but act today
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
A NEGRO NATIONAL GUARD UNIT

senators Dgg- and lldington. Of Michigan in re-
cent to0 fso safe Senate advocated that Ne
gro uni BE established in connection with Michigans
truarf.
Ihe 'wo -olon- point opi that similar units have been
in existerce for vear ariou other including H.
lnos and New YORK. Thcy likewise point out that under
the Consfi ton ard statutes OF Michigan. authority is
given the Miar and naval Affairs commission 10 or
game state military units.
l. f requested fy the two sponsors that the Senate
resolve te president ri the Senate appoint two
ber that bod} work with the Governor and the Mil
and "a al Affairs commissions with authority to es-
tao 81 Negr Na-ana Guard unit. and arrange the
train ag of qualified Negroes in other departments OF
nafoa defense operated by and the state OF Michigan.
We believe members of have the right as
American citizens 10 participate in the military establish
ment Of the nation Well in the nations political and
economic life believe tina. the opportunity for such
participation should not be denied IN account of
or color
In time of war. whcn sighting are needed the
Government does not hesitate to draft Negroes into mill
'ary service but in times Of peace Subterfuge is
used in an effort TO keep our men out Of the army and
navy. and out of the academies where military and naval
adets trained If must fight. should be given
the opportunity to receive the training the same
compensation and the opportunities for service and
promotion that young of other racial groups receive
In all the Of our history American citizens
Negro soldier has been found guilty of being
traitor 70 the nation This record of loyalty of which
race might fell Justly proud
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
A NOV PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
PORT HURON|BATTLE CREEK
BY Ruby Cherry

The Rev. Il. l.. Todd, pastor =,
Second Baptist church, observes
his fourteenth anniversary recent
ly, as pastor OF that church.
He preached Easter Sund.v
morning on the theme, Some =,
the Mysteries OF the Resurrec,ion :
text. Matt. 1923.
During the afternoon sery,ce.
the Rev. w. p. Butler, Of Dova.
giac. preached the anniversary sey.
mon. The Rev. b. wariield. OF Ka,.
amazoo. was also present.
During the evening worship n.
Sunday school and the junior choI,
gave a joint program.
The Tribe OF Simeon will give
pew rally" April 90. at Second
Baptist church. Mrs. l.. Butler /,
the leader.
The Sunday school OF the Church
OF God rendered an Easter program
at their church. Sunday evening
Younger Folks Chatter
r.. f.. who was angry. Sunday,
T. Nc. you've got II, Kid.
l.. r., you looked sweet. SUNDAY,
y. s.. are you friend?
NJ. H.. OF Kalamazoo: Thank,
for the kind deed
What has Battle Greek roi. that
attracts outsiders So
Battle Greek news reached The
Tribune office too late last week
to permit all the news to be print.
ed. All are requested TO send the
local reporter their news items az
early as pOssihlc
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
JUGGLING FIGURES

Sensational developments have taken place recently.
In connection with ne protests registered by Housing En-
gineer Trout Of the Detroit Housing commission; and
Manager George Isabel Of the Brewster project follow
ing heir failure to pass he civil service examinations held
several weeks ago
II reported that one Of the civil service examiners
acknowledged that he iuggled the figures in favor Of
one Of the applicants examined at he request Of inu-
entia citizen # his Is true is indeed unfortunate. as
casts serogs reflection the Civil Service depart
ment
Figures IN civil service examinations should not BE
iugged for against any applicant, and when this is
done X tends 20 create he public mind the impression
that evil service examinations especially in the Of
Negro applicants MAY often be unfairly handled not
conducted mparalls on the basis Of merit
The public Will follow with keen interest the outcome
~ Investigations which being conducted in this case.
i Is the opricn of MANY hat still sensational
faefs VII oe before ne Investigations closed
We ir1s the time may come when qualified
Negro viii be appointed the Cvil Service commission.
We believe We are entitled 20 his consideration.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
Knights Templar In
Annual Observance

The Knights Templar and Hero
ines OF Templars Crusade held
their annual Easter observance and
program. SUNDAY. April ? at Sec
ond Baptist church. AL Monroe
street
The line of march was led by the
Knights Templar band. from Ma
sonic hall. 500 Frederick. TO Sec
ond Baptist church. The knights
marched in plumed hats, natty
uniforms. glistening swords. fol-
lowed by the Crusaders in white
uniforms. gold capes. and swords
which glistened In the Easter sun.
A spicy program was rendered,
including Invocation. by walter w.
Dean, grand eminent commander:
hymn. onward Christian Sol
diers": introduction OF master OF
ceremonies. Charles williams. past
eminent commander. by Sim Flood,
past illustrious potentate OF Mar
racci Temple No. Is; welcome ad-
dress. Deacon Andrews: Psalm
113. the Rev. l.. w. Harris. history
OF Crusaders. Princess Agnes Bris-
tol, worthy grand matron; solo
Princess Maude williams: song nv
choir; Grafton, Illustrious r. v,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
Clinton Chapel AME
Zion

At IL a. m. Sunday, the pastor o.
Clinton Chapel delivered the ser
mon. text. He is risen. There
was one accession to the church
At $50 p. m. the young peoples
meeting, presided over by N WI
son. was we'll attended and me as
cussion enjoyed.
The guest speaker at pm wa
Dr. ]. W. Elchelberger. lr 'ccIe'
tary of Religious Education Of the
AME Zion connection and WAS pre-
scnied by the pastor. The NeN :.
NJ williams. He delivered a very
forceful message.
Visitors at the services Sunos,
were: Rev. G.. C. Mckenzie anu
Mr.. and Mrs Murphy.
Rev. c. NJ. MetcaIf and menlpes
OF ST. Peters church. % liam
tramck. will he guests OF lh''n
Chapel. Sunday. April Is. ~ Pm
Preaching will be conqHe'rss
nightly. throughout this week a"'
next. All are welcome.
Mrs. Sadie Cobb stevens ioa',
mother Of Or. and Mrs. cooh oleu
April /. Services were held ~"
McFalrs Funeral Home, win ~
tor F. NJ. williams ofhciatins SSm,
pathy is extended to the oere"'e'
family 80, =.
Mrs. Hattie Patterson Is sun ~
tho eick liQf
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
SELLING DETROIT TO DETRoTTERs

The Detroit Board of Commerce is conducting a Wig
campaign sell Detroit 10 Detroiers and to inspire
in the ctzenry increased faith in the future of CITY
This is indeed timely and essential step, which
should receive the cooperation of all classes of citizens
those who conduct business and industrial establish
mentS. well the of
Too few of realize the extent of citys produc
vity Detroit is only the automobile capital of the
world but the home of more than three thousand pros
porous manufacturing plants only small percentage of
which engaged in the manufacture of automobiles.
Detroit gives employment to many thousands of men
and who do not work in automobile plants; and
week.
Let US all take greater pride in our city and its
progress and give whole hearted cooperation in the cru
SADIE boost Detroit and its products Let remember
that What Detroit makes, makes Detroit Let us sup
port local establishments and institutions loyal
ly in the future than in the past.
The Tribune makes this appeal particularly to mem
bers of racial group in Detroit who do much
to increase the Of local Negro business by giving
institutions increased share Of patronage.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
ALBION

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jokes have
returned home. after winleling In
the South
MIR. and Mrs. Lawrence earring
ion and son. OF Ann Arbor spent
Easter in Albion. also Clarence
Clark and Willie Whitehead
Miss Thelma Bowens spent
Easter in Detroit. as CUES OF Miss
Carrie webb. A. Cant and T.
Hawkins also spent Easter in the
Motor City AS guests OF Miss Lee
Alma Robertson.
Mis- Roberta Wright Is wishing
her brother and sister-ln-law. NJ
and Mrs. Cecil Wright, OF Detroit
James Curtis went TO Snrgs
recently. to participate IN speech
contest. He was accompanied by
his teacher. Miss Perkins. ami won
second place IN the contest
The L. C. D.'s met NJ the hons
| OF Christina Harris this week
The Younger Set
Love Is grand ana we re 80 nap
py. says p?
Everything is OK between O..
NJ. and NJ, NJ. We do hays our
spats.
To Jim Not sorry al all. She
sends love
who said they wouldn't 20 10
/ Battle Creek. again?
Clubs
The True Blue club sponsored a
dance Monday night, AT the pnblra
hall. Many local folk and out-ci-
towners were present.
The Twelve Tribes ~ Israel club
gave dinner. Saturday night al
the home OF Don Williams, On
Highland avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie Smile are
nroud narents OF baby girl
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
Rally At Springhill
Baptist Terminated

A gay group OF youngsters all
dressed for the Easter parade
greeted superintendent Bradley at
Sunday school Easter morning.
At IL am. the pastor, the Rev
+. NJ. woods. delivered fine SER
mon TO very large congregation
on the Resurrection OF Jesus. Our
Savior"
The rally which had been in
progress ended with the result OF
$4,000 being raised.
Al nm. the Junior church Of
which Mrs. jamie Caster is leader,
sponsored program which was
we'll attended. Much praise was
given the young people for their
efforts
Mrs. Carnic BYRD Mrs. Maude
Collins and Mrs. Margaret Griffin
are on the sick list
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
Officers Elected BY
Church Choir

The choir OF ST. John Presby-
terrain church held It's annual hus!-
ness meeting. Friday. March 81,
After reports We're given. the fol-
lowing officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
Mrs. Lillian h. Johnson, re-elect-
ed president; Mrs. Mae Porter. vice
president; Mrs Oleen Long. record
ing secretary, Mrs. Fuqua. assis-
tant secretary; Mrs. Emma Stew
art. reelected treasurer: and K.
l.. Neal. custodian.
Committees will be appointed at
the next regular monthly meeting.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
Counting Of Spring

Coming Of Spring
Sprineiimc Is coming near.
You can just listen and hear
All the flowers will bloom out.
Ants and bees will move about.
Birds will fill the air with song.
Children Will play all day long
Grass will he popping up soon,
Then VIC will have pleasant juno
The blue sky will look down and
say.
Everybody IS happy and gay"
Even the snails will stroll around
When tho bright sun warns The
ground
BY Edward l.. Wilson, So. age 10
966 Osborne Place
Cleaning Up
Dust is flying about the house
The traps are set for one sly
mouse.
Dishes arc packed in the sink So
high
That Sister and Mother let out a
sigh.
Washing windows. my brother
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
MY city

I love my City,
But I want to go away
To some beautiful country.
But not 10 stay.
My City Is full OF glowing romance
But always adore Paris,
The capital OF France.
want TO give the old globe a whir
That's the wish OF every girl
To see the wonderful sights.
And how people govern their
rights.
I love my City, I love my home.
But | have a notion ! want to roam
Oh. what wonderful sights I'd see
The beautiful girls in gay Paree
How I'd like 10 hear Mademoiseil,
say
"Boniour" IN her charming yay.
l love my City.
But | want to go away
To some beautiful city.
But not 10 stay
BY Louise Jones. sA5. age IA
906 r. Kirby
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15

lnez McLaurin. residing al sss
st. Nicholas ave. New York City.
Apt zoe. desires 10 locate and com.
munlcate with father. Charles Nc
Laurln, age Sc. Height g -; Mar
ried Lillian Robinson. Last seen
or heard Of residing In Detroit.
Member OF Masonic Lodge. Baptist
by faith. briekmascn by trade.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15

Jeffrey. deputy OF the Orient "
Michigan: introduction Of o'l'', u
past and present. by william Il.
Carrard. grand captain genera To-,
Apostles Greed. V. A. Bris'o', ~
inent commander OF Eureka So~ .s
mandry: hymn. "All Hail the lvI
err; sermon by the Rev. r. L. b''''
by. .,,lv
The Rev Mr.. Brady elodue" y.
praised the organization and
minded the members Of their ~. y,
itage. obligations and kinsnip
the church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
Brown Models

The Brown Model club nv
March 2S with Miss Lena 's,,s !.
4e02 Brush. During the o"sl"s =.
session. plans we're discussed ~ ~
tho party. which was held s"'"
day. April I, At 51s Kirby.
Mrs. May Heard Is CLUB pf'e
dent.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
u$!E!N!!,,!9l, THIS


Alexander Dumas grcaf FrenCh
author OF Negro extraction. horn
In yillers-C oi'crets. April so. 1902
His father died whom he WAS four
years old Life fot him was one
hardship after another When q
young man he went 70 Paris. there
soon became one of the mos popu-
lar novelists ~ tho time, reaching
bis hcigh, .of fame hy the produc-
lion OF Monte Crisfo in 1874. and
THE Three Muskeieers soon af-
forwards His marriage was not .
very happy one. and 10 soolhe his
weary minds squandered his money
on rioious living. 4 daughter and
son survived him.
VENUS ". Bush WOMAN
\ Tribute for The Negro by
Wilson Armistead. page ~ Or.
Knox. who has entered minutclv in
20 he study of Man saws. strip
on tho in,crumenis skim OF Ven
as and compare her with a Bush
woman. and the difference would
seem 70 be very litlle--By James
Fraction Denver
SOLD SOY INTO SLAVERY
Delaware 1855 George Long. q
free Negro. legally married 10
Phoebe. tho mother Of Isaac. who
who. was The slave ~ certain
Conowav Isaac was born while his
mother was slave: and while an
infant he was purchased by his
father. George Long, Of Conoway's
Representatives
His father never manumllled
him hut. on The contrary. by will
bequcaicd him TO Minos Tidal un-
al he should attain the age OF twen-
ty-five years Minos Tidal took pos
session OF Isaac. who at the death
OF his master. was sold by the
executor 10 Daniel Hudon. Isaac
now. man. sues for his freedom
The opinion Of the Court was
delivered By chief Justice Clayton.
The first is whether free Negro
in this state (Delaware) can hold a
slave: the second. whether father
can hold his own children In slav-
cry
Were The Negro race the stronger
II would subjugaic the white: and
the master now. would In turn be.
come the slave
II the Negro has not by usuage,
and customs Of this state helt
slaves. this court will not institute
new species OF slavery. and de-
cree that he can do SO, and W.
think that TO give the free Negro .
right to hold slaves. would be 4,
institute another and dangeroul
species Of slavery hitherto un
known The free Negro cannot. il
this country. base his right TO hold
slaves upon the principle OF con.
quest He Is not OF a different rae,
! OF men who by the sword have sub.
iugated their fellow men, but h'
finds among the slave population
his brethren in blood color. feel.
ings, education and principle. they
are the same race with him. and
have never been in subsection IA
him.
Another and a strong reason be-
yond the mere question Of policy
why the free Negro should not
hold slaves Is. that between the
master and slave there must exist
mutual and reciprocal obligations
and duties. tho slave owing obedi-
cnce and fidelity to his master. and
master owing 10 the slave support
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15

and protection. But the Negro Is
not such freeman as TO extend
protection. he is nominally free.
almost helpless and dependent on
the white race as the slave him
self, he has few civil rights. hc-
Ing merely protected in his person
and property by the law. and heing
in some cases TO give his evidence
in court OF justice. He can hold
no Office OF honor. trust or profit:
cannot act as n juror or legislator.
cannot make or execute laws.
lie cannot. therefore. in any
sense extend to slave the protec-
ton due from a master. having no
voice in the making. altering. en-
forcing or executing tho laws; aud
having himself constantly 10 resort
TO the protection OF the whites.
We think. therefore. that neither
usuage. policy nor tho necessary
relations OF master and slave. viii
permit free Negroes In this state
10 hold slaves
y Humanity reyolis at The idea OF
a rsseft selling his own children
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
School Children's
Verse And Prose
By OIL HARRINGTON


OF the i.tr: sdsd .hools IN order snass them
their teacher for inspeci
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15

spy.
And mother bird teaching her
young 10 ny.
Daddy is busy just hammerinr
away.
Repairing and fixing up things ali
day.
Eddie Mae and Edith are cleaning
up,
While Jesse Is breaking his third
or fourth cup.
Now. they're all tired; they've done
their best.
The days work Is finished and all
take n rest.
BY Edith Coulter. 81. age L.,
1894 ST. Antoine. Apt 4.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15

Spring
Spring Is on its way. Id say.
Coming closer every day
Birds are singing in the treet.
Getting all The nice cool breeze.
Then suddenly comes down the
rain.
Pitter. patter, on the pane.
Birds are singing In the trees
So they will all get home at last.
Then the sun peeks out and smiles
Spring has come with new spring
styles.
BY Thelma Davis. 7Bi, age 10.
101S Hendrie street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15

The thick lip introduced into the
house OF Austria. by the marriage
OF The Emperor Macmillan with
Mary of Burgundy. Is visible In
their descendants 10 this day. AZ.
ter a lapse Of about three and one
half ecnfuriec
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
NENTS ~. IRISH MOMAN

\ Tribute Tor The Negro ~
Wilson Armistead page 81 Or
Knox. who has entered minutclv in
20 he study of Man saws. strip
on tho in,ceumenis skim OF Ven
as and compare her with a Bush
woman and the difference would
seem TO he very litile--By James
EracfiDn Denver
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-04-15
CHURCH MEMBERS

About 100000 people Of color are
members OF the Roman Catholic
Church. Copyright 1889.
Any interesting or unique fact
about Negroes sent 10 this column
will be published over the senders
name. write the author in care Of
this newspaper
None Of these items may be re-
produced without express permits
sion OF the author.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-03-30
Mothers Auxiliary Is
Busy Piecing Quilt

WESTERN HORSE HEAVEN
Mrs. John Tomaske entertained
the Al club and Mothers Auxil-
larry at her home Saturday after
noon. Geneva Travis demonstrated
the making Of a simple hat rack
and patterns were made for other
types. Edward Tyacke presented a
guessing contest about trees and
rocks. The next meeting will be
held at the home OF Billy Schmidt,
April Is. The Mothers Auxiliary
spent a very busy afternoon cut
ting and piecing quilt blocks as a
part Of their project which will be
used to assist the All club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Smith and
their house guests, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Leibel OF Kennewick, Miss
Melba Donaldson Of Prosser, Earl
Atkinson OF Spokane and Mrs. Hugh
Bell and family were visitors Sum
day at the Guy Travis home.
Carl Smith Is expected home next
week for the Easter vacation from
Whitman college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Roberts
and vern Borden were guests Sum
day Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Bell.
After several days of warm
spring-like weather, the weather
turned cooler and the las few days
nave been very dusty and disagree
able, making 1t favorable for wiring
weeds off the fields to be plowed. !
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-03-30

The Fourth Friday club held theil
Irregular mouthly meeting last Fri
day at the home of Mrs. John
Marsh with a good attendance. Mrs
Bert Miller and Mrs. w. I. Hud-
low assisted. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. L. j. Smith.
Miss Joyce Elliott, who is attend
ing business college at Portland,
Oregon, arrived last Friday to spend
la two-weeks vacation at home.
The All Club girls will not put
on the pie social as announced last
week but will put on the program
and refreshments at the regular
meeting on Friday, April z.
w. F. Altoogge and daughter, Miss
Alice, were guests Sunday at the
G. A. Rupp home.
The young folks degree team
OF Valley Grange will put on the
3rd and 9Th degrees at Burbank
Saturday, April LIST. Valley Grange
members are urged to attend.
Mrs. Florence Turner visited
Monday at the home Of her brother,
J. Bryson Brown.
Cormic Thompson of Prosser, was
q guest Sunday at the w. T. Elliott
home.
Miss Ruth Long of Olympia, Is
expected to arrive Saturday to spend
her spring vacation at the G. A.
Rupp home.
Regular meeting of Valley Grange |
friday, April 7th.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1939-03-30
A Few Suggestions

| a tender, delicious custard served
with fruit sauce would be ar
excellent way of Disgusting Vita.
min A.
Vitamin B could sneak up on
the family in the shape of tender
melting whole wheat mullins. sery-
co piping hot with plenty Of but
ter and marmalade or jam.
Vltamin G might make its ap-
pearance disguised as a crisp. fresh
fruit salad.
For Vitamin D, a delicious oyster
stew, with plenty Of whole milk and
butter suggests itself.
For Vitamin E, we might try
some OF the new recipes using
whole wheat germ.
TO complete the list of vita,nins.
g might might appear as a Juicy
DIT OF steak or a dish of fresh liver
well cooked-and served with
crisp bacon and friend onions.