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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
EX-SLAVES TO
RECEIVE US.
GOVT. HELP

The civilians Ex-Slave Bonus
Plan Sponsoring Committee" is in
receipt of several COMMITMENTS
from the executive office of the
Kentucky State college, as TO the
United States government interest
Of the Ex-Slaves of the United
States; quotation follows:
Kentucky State College
Frankfort, Ky,
Prof. R. B. Atwood, President
Prof. S. R. Williams: Dear Sir
This will acknowledge receipt of
your letter concerning our WPA
study Of Ex-Slaves. According TO
agreement, Professor Reddick is to
make the material available to
scholars. He began translating and
editing volume entitled "As Re-
member Slavery by five hundred
Ex-Slaves."
The Williams Ex-Slave Bonus
Plan Sponsoring committee at this
time desires to thank the officials
Of the Kentucky State college for
being able 10 interest one of the
departments Of the federal govern
ment in the history Of the said ex-
slaves. by making survey of them
through q grant Of the federal WPA.
The Silver Tea" of the Ex-Slaves
on Sunday, at the residence Of their
social service investigator, Mrs,
Sarah Roach, of 276 Medbury street.
was a success although the ele-
ments conspired to mar the occa-
sion. But the spirit Of the sons
and daughters OF the eX-slaves can
not be daunted when they remem-
Der the sacrifices that were made
by their mothers and fathers. And
they now publicly extend their
thanks and appreciation 10 all Of
those who made the Silver Tea a
success.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Frat Holds
RaceDisplay
At Wayne U.

In collaboration with the yearly
observance Of Negro History week,
the Alpha Epsilon chapter Of the
tAfet,s-P ii17Aipna -fraternity-has ar
ranged unique exhibit in the main
corridor of Wayne university.
The exhibit includes pictures of
the outstanding men and women
as well as murals and research ma
terial from all phases OF Negro ac-
Invites. The murals were con-
tributed by Miss Sadie Price and are
designed to cover a wide scope.
Titles are; Drum Beats" The jug
Sealer," The Hands of Fate" and
Midnight Revelry."
The portraits include that Of
Hercon, Negro, who accompanied
Admiral Byrd TO the North Pole,
and George Washington Carver,
who has created a marvellous piece
Of work in organic chemical re-
search. Brother Dubois, a leading
authority on the sociological side
Of the Negroes life, is also included
in this group.
Pamphlets and books containing
special research material which was
compiled by the department Of in
terror and the Negro Research as
ISOLATION are on exhibit.
The exhibit is outstanding and
proclaims very well its central
theme, Enlightenment"
With the assistance OF Horace
Holloway and Nathaniel Leach, the
exhibit was erected. Mr.. Griffith,
president OF the Alpha Epsilon
chapter, acting adviser
The exhibit will be at Wayne uni
versity, Cass at Warren, for one
week, after which it will be trans
ferred TO the Detroit Institute of
Technology under the auspices Of
the N A. A. c. P. Mr.. Gloster Cur
rent is in charge.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Egg Hunt Fer
Kids, Club Plan

The American Beauty Social and
Art club will sponsor on April 7
at the Brewster Recreation center
an Easter egg hunt for all kiddies
who are interested and who clip
the admission coupon from the April
6 issue of the Michigan Chronicle.
The club members are buying lots
and lots Of eggs so that every kid
die who attends will be sure to
find some. Don't forget to get your
admission coupon from the April
6 issue of the Chronicle.
The hunt will begin at o'clock
sharp.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
Center Bulletin
Widely Read

The Birdhurst news bulletin board
attracts more than 1000 readers
weekly. The board carries clippings
OF the most interesting rurenCneWg
events clipped from the leading
Race newspapers and magazines Of
the country.
The board is maintained by mem
bers Of the Birdhurst Youth Coun-
cit Of the N. A. A. c. P. under
the direct supervision Of John
Whisenton.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
| league In
Lunch Meet

The Housewives League viii
hold an interesting luncheon at
the Old Gov Coffee company. Sos
East Garfield avenue. Saturday,
March IS, at o'clock in the after
noon.
They are planning a delightful
menu and an excellent program.
Mrs. Douveer is chairman OF the
committee on arrangements.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18
By EDWARD DEAN

l am writing letter of protest,
in behalf OF the minded voters
and organizations, against the SEN
ate bill No l4l, which is pending
in the legislature at Lansing This
act will take from the people the
right to elect their constable; a
right provided for by an act Of the
Northwest Territory on December q
1899. This franchise was also given
to the people of the city Of Detroit
in its charter August 5, 1924,
The issue is raised as to who are
the sponsors Of this irrational plan
to deprive the citizens OF part OF
their franchisement? The judges of
the common pleas court and some
of the constables, who were elected
by the people whom they now seek
to deceive. Why are the judges sup
porting this bill? Because it will
give them complete control of two
prominent men in each ward,
eventually political dominance in
the city Of Detroit. This is nothing
new, because the judges have tried
TO gain control politically in De-
troit since the great fire" of 1905;
when judges Woodward and Bates
connived successfully to obtain con-
troll Of the city of Detroit; requir-
ing a new charter from the terri
torial legislature in 1915 to restore
the control of local affairs to the
people.
Many of the constables are sup
porting this bill because Of the
camouflage in the form Of bait
Of s2.4O0 per annum. Not thinking
Of the section Of the act which
states, "all such appointments shall
be subject to revocation at anytime
for cause" On the other hand, they
have not the right to surrender a
trust vested in them by the voters
of their respective wards. Have the
constables carried this question to
the rank and file for their con-
sideration?-Nol They have tried to
keep it a secret. Thank goodness
What is done in the dark will be
brought to the light"
The first Negro elected to public
office in the city of Detroit was
elected constable Of the Third ward
As result OF this victory the
Negro became conscious Of his vot-
ing strength. In 1880, they elected
a state senator; the first time in
the history Of the state OF Michi-
gan. Today, we have two eonstaoles
in wards three, five, and seven,
with a chance Of electing Negro
constables in the First and Ninth
wards. If this proposed legislation
is enacted, it is doubtful whether
NegroSI will have an elected Official
in the state Of Michigan after ls4Q.
Moreover, hte doors Of politicaI
achievement will be closed to the
generations to come
Thomas jefferson, the great de-
fender Of liberty said, Let eacn
ward direct the interest within IL
self; further, where there has been
destruction Of liberty and the rights
of mao, it has been accomplished
nv the concentration Of all cares
and power in one body" II we are
to safeguard liberty today Cas Je1-
ferson knew it must always be safe
guarded, we must let public sentl.
ment hurl the base supporters. OF
the Senate bill No. l4l into poliu-
cal obscurity,
In conclusion, am asking the
readers and the management Of this
journal to lend a helping hand
toward arousing the sentiment of
the public to the importance Of the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-03-18

BE HIRED" whenever any eco
nomic disturbances beset our city
or county. Now in WITNESS
WHEREOF: Attaches Of the various
bureaus Of Wayne county. have in
all Of their departments members Of
the Negro race who are holding
key positions Of trust, and incl
dentally their supporters find them
-ss-efifefetft- any other group.
/ hope in this connection, that
my consideration and sympathy
Evening star., 1939-03-05

ed to be in attendance when the
formal discussions begin tomorrow.
Among the speakers tomorrow are
to be Dr.. Wilmer Souder, chief OF
the dental research laboratory at
the National Bureau of Standards
here; DR.. F. Ewing Roach OF Chi
cago, Ill; DR.. John J. PoSner OF
New York City; DR.. Irl C. Schoon-
over, chemist with the Bureau OF
Etandards. and DR.. Paul J. Aufder-
heide of Cleveland, Ohio.
DR.. William T. Sweeney, research
associate of the American Dental
Association at the Bureau of Stand
ards, Is to speak Tuesday.
Wives of the visiting dentists will
be entertained Tuesday night with
a style show, and a dinner dance
will conclude the clinic Wednesday
night.
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Workers in Argentina
Appeal to Roosevelt
Ey the Associated Press,

Ey the Associated Press.
BUENOS AIRES. March 4-The
Argentine Metal Workers Syndicate
yesterday called upon President
Roosevelt to help solve United
States Argentine trade difficulties in
order to combat "Nazi economic and
political penetration in South
America.
Many syndicate members. who
assemble and repair United States
imported automobiles in Argentina,
fear the loss of their jobs as result
of Argentinas reduction of imports
Of American cars by 10 per cent. .
The syndicate's cable to Mr.
Roosevelt pointed out that one
fourth of its membership were en-
pioyed on American cars.
Evening star., 1939-03-05

clinic, W hic h
opens a fve-day
meeting today at
t h e MayfoWer
Hotel.
According to
DR.. J. K. Jen-
nings, general
chairman of the
C ! i n ic, several
hundred den
fists. dental hy-
gienists, nurses
and dental tech
nicians already
have registered
and more than
900 are expect
Evening star., 1939-03-05
Dentists Will Hear
Outstanding Speakers

Outstanding members of the
dental profession are slated to ad-
dress the sessions of the seventh
annual five State post graduate
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
F FriddY' s Fish Fry
Interests L.U. l24
-Four Ndmed To Represent
l24 At Annual Meeting
In Atlantic CITY

Now is the time for all members
of Local Union No. 124 to prepare for
grand time Friday, May IL. Our
social committee has worked very
hard to have this great affair. A fish
fry and dance will be the two main
events of the evening, so come pre-
pared to eat your fill and then dance
it off. Tickets will be 35c and we be-
lieve it will be well worth the money.
Delegates were elected May 2 to
represent our local at the convention.
Harold Williams, Clair Armstrong,
Lois Coleman and Ruth Sullivan are
to carry our colors and we believe a
finer selection would have been impos-
sible as these four people have the To-
cal interest at heart.
We have missed Henry Hanill to
move adjournment, but Henry has
been ill with tho flu. Latest report
had him doing we'll at the City hos
pital. We also send our best regards
to Anna Scott in the Molly Stark San
atorium. We hope she improves rapid
ly and is able to return to her work.
From what ws|hear this years pic
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Four Named By l3l
To 1889 Convention
Buchheit. Hebron. BYers and
Thomds To Represent
Local No. l3l

Members of Local Union No. 131
met in regular session last Thursday
night with extremely interesting dis
cussions holding the floor.
National officers were voted upon
while delegates were chosen for the
convention at a special meeting Sun
day. James Buchheit, Jack Hebron,
Harry Byers and Frank Thomas were
elected to represent US at the conven-
tion with Robert Garner, Edward Gal
lagher, Albert Buchheit and Pearlie
Christian named alternates.
AS everyone in Local 131 knows, the
first meeting night of the month is
suspension night. Kenneth Adams,
James Blazer, Delbert Daugherty,
Paul Densick, Fred Dickinson, A. j..
Grafton and Walter Langford were all
suspended. 1t was ruled, however,
that if dues and assessments are paid
within two weeks, these suspensions
will be lifted.
The time is drawing near to think
about the Potters Picnic. We would
like to see all of our members at Chip
pewa Lake June 10. We believe it is
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Made In America"
Club Is Given Boost
Duty Of Everyone To Back
Organization Morally.
Financially

Cambridge, O.-Now that the "Made
In America" club has really been or
ganized and in a position to do some
real work, it should be the duty of
every person who earnestly believes
the American products should be given
first consideration to get behind the
organization and help, both financially
and morally. 1t is not enough that
you merely pay your dues as men,
Der of the "Made In America" club,
but see to it that what you spend goes
for products made in America and con-
tinually talk it up.
Cambridge members will be given
chance to join this organization, as
Brother Wardeski has a supply of the
pledge cards. Every potter will be
asked to sign a card and pay a dollar
membership dues. We expect Cam
bridge members to come through 100
per cent.
Work has been good and prospects
are very bright for the future. The
wrecking of the last of the old up
right kilns has been completed, giving
much extra floor space which l am in
formed will be used for packing of
CONTINUED on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
L. u. B Athletes
With Central Body
Kiln1ndn c. White Numed to
Represent BuHdlo In
Convention

Buffalo, N. Y-Local Union No. 76
met Friday, May S, and voted for natl
onal officers. The hall was filled to
capacity with every chair taken and
members lined up around the walls.
President Bert Clarke gave a very
interesting report on shop committee
problems while Brother Osborn re-
ported on the Buffalo Federation of
Labor meeting which he attended in
behalf of Local 76.
We had three guest speakers at our
meeting whose talks certainly were
well worth hearing. President Burgess
of the Central Labor Body, Secretary
Sturgess and Father Kelly, chaplain
Of the Buffalo Federation of Labor.
These three men extended an invita-
tion to Local 76 to become affiliated
with the Central Labor Body. This
was taken up under new business, dis
cussed and accepted by unanimous
vote.
Brother Rowley reported that the
conferences being held in East Liver
pool, concerning the liners in the china
ware industry working out a uniform
scale, are progressing very nicely.
{Contipued an p1oo Th,oo)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Steady Stream Of Worlds Fair Visitors
Delighted BY Potters' Miniature Plant
Local No. Votes
AtFriddY Meeting
Polls For National Offices To
Be Opened At Three
O'clock

Salem, O.-Local Union No. AZ will
vote for national officers and delegate
to the national convention Friday, May
IL. Polls will be open at p. m. for
balloting on national offices, but you
will have to attend the meeting to cast
your vote for a representative to the
Atlantic City meeting.
We urge everyone to attend the
meeting as there will be number of
important matters up for discussion in
addition to the choosing Of delegate.
Ways and means of transporting all
potters to Chippewa Lake on June 10
will also be thrashed out at this time.
We must speak of our Picnic COM
mitteeman Pete Sanders. He is work
ing double time these days, with the
assistance of Fred Shaffer, soliciting
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Six Golden Glove Champs
and Two Runners-Up On
Shout Program
BALL TEAMS CHOSEN
Cumbridge-Homer Laugh
lin To Furnish Afternoon
Feature

Important announcements poured
from the Picnic Committee after it's
meeting last Thursday night as easily
as predictions fall from the lips of
Doc Crumbly. The sports committee
led the field by releasing the boxing
card and the base ball game, while
the transportation committee stated
large, comfortable buses would leave
the East Liverpool bus station, start
ing about TAB the morning Of the pic
mic. The fare from East Liverpool
will be Sl.65 for adults a round trip
and s. cents for children The buses
will go right into the park. Complete
schedules for all towns will appear
soon, as well as the exact time for the
East Liverpool buses.
The Homer Laughin China Co. and
Cambridge will meet on the diamond
in the afternoon attraction to settle
the claims Of each for the baseball su-
premacy Of the pottery industry. These
two clubs are said to boast exceptional
talent with many players ripe for
plucking by scouts from the faster cir
cults.
William Watkin, sports head, de-
clared the boxing card to be the best
yet presented picnic goers. With an
all-star amateur program, boxing fans
are assured of twenty-four rounds of
real action in addition to a battle royal
and knock-em-dead affair put on by
the Hyder twins, Jimmy and Johnny,
SONS of Fred Hyder of this city, sure
fire curtain raisers.
1t is a we'll known fact that the
Simon pures are more fond of mixing
it up than the professionals and the
excellent card Deaver Dewell of Local
9 has brought together for the if
teenth annual Potters Picnic at Chip
uewa Lake, June 10, will pack plenty
of punch.
Promoter Dewell has figured out a
strong card with a twist Each boy
will be backed by local union or a
shop. Nothing like favoritism to Gre
ate lots of interest.
In the first main bout of five rounds
at 147 pounds, Ernie Pelila, represent
ing Local "a, will meet Sammy Sec
rect, punching for L. L. 81. Ernie is
1899 Metropolitan tournament winner
fContinued on Pcoe Twol
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Senators Demand
Award Safeguard
For Compensation
Excessive Fees Charged By
Attorneys Would Be
Curtuiled
(By Ohio Labor News Service)


Columbus, O.-Legislative action to
curtail excessive fees charged by at
torneys in workmen's compensation
cases was expected to be approved by
the Ohio Senate for second time this
session, following favorable action by
the Senate Judiciary Committee last
week, on House. Bill 400, after rein
serting two year limitation on ac-
crued compensation.
The Senate had previously passed
with only one dissenting vote a COM
panion bill identical to House Bill 400,
containing that and other amendments
to the workmen's compensation law,
which were agreed upon by joint ne
gotiating committee of employer and
Ohio State Federation of Labor rep
resentatives.
: AS passed by the House of Repre-
sentatives, House Bill 400 was amend
ed to eliminate the two year limita-
tion clause in the bill, permitting at
torneys to continue to participate in
accrued compensation granted an in
jured worker, or dependents Of work
-ers- who died as result of an indus
trial injury, on successful application
for a modification of award for a
period of time up to ten years.
The agreed bill, as offered in both
branches Of the General Assembly,
seeks to protect the award made to
the worker or his dependents by elm
mating large lump sum awards of ac-
crued compensation, from which some
attorneys extract exorbitant fees
through contingent fee contracts, not
in conformity with the law.
The Supreme Court has held that
attorneys may be paid up to a $500
maximum for representing claimant
in court, the fee to be fixed on the
basis Of the amount of work necessary
to present the case.
A Court of Appeals ruling permitted
reasonable fee not to exceed 20 per
cent of the award" for presentation
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Banner attendance
AtLUNo.86 Meeting
Election and Fish Fry Bring
Out All Wdrehousenen
Lost MonddY

Local Union No. 86 met May 1,
electing national officers. The local
held fish fry in conjunction with the
election which aided in attracting a
banner attendance. Everyone seemed
to enjoy themselves, so we hope to
have another one in the very near fu-
ture. Jim Grimes fried the fish, prov
ing himself to be one of the best. Fred
Haney's orchestra furnished the music.
Bert Willard, Francis Stoddard and
Clarence Watson entertained tn e
crowd with their unusual dancing.
They certainly missed their calling;
they should be in the show business
instead Of the pottery. Smooth Smiths
{Continued on Poqe Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
AII-Star Amateur Boxing Card Billed
For Poffers Picnic at Chippewu Lake
Five Delegates Are
Chosen By Local g
Cdlhoon. Arb. Currdn. Jones
and Podewels Represent
Kilnmen

The election of delegates to the
coming convention to be held early in
July was held at the last meeting Of
Local Union No. O. The following
members will serve their local as dele
gates: Charles Podewels, Ben Jones,
Matt Curran, William Arb and P. X.
Calhoon. Roy Broadbent, J IN e s
Dwyer, Frank Gray, Paul Gilbert and
John Potts are the alternates.
The election Of national officers was
also held at this meeting and a large
number Of kilnmen voted for the men
of their choice.
Brothers Wilbur Earl and Fnoch
Faulkner, members Of this local, are
working at the Worlds Fair Eyhi-
bition Of the Brotherhood and L. S.
p. A.
Continued on Page TWO)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Brotherhood Members Play
ing To Capacity House
All Day Long
SURPASSES HOPES
Hdrd To Keep Crowd Nov
ing So All Can View
Exhibit

Now, practically two weeks after the
official opening of the New York
Worlds Fair, with all buildings dedi-
Gated, visiting royalty heightening the
interest and the turnstiles clicking
off merry tune close to the two mil
lion mark, the potters' display in the
House Furnishings building is play
ing to capacity house continuously
from nine O'clock in the morning un-
til ten o'clock at night.
Fair visitors, as prophesied, are
showing tremendous interest in the
working exhibit jointly sponsored by
the National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters and five firms, Paden City
Pottery Co., Cronin China Co., Hall
China Co., Homer Laughlin China Co.
and f. M. Knowles China Co.
1t is reported that the particular
problem of the potters is not to find
an audience, but to devise a way to
keep the great crowds moving so that
all who come to view the exhibit will
have an opportunity to see the minia
ture plant in operation.
Situated as it is, just off the ramp
leading from the elevated and subway
trains, the House Furnishings building
is a natural gateway to the Fair. Add
to this the fact that everyone from
the large ranch owner in Texas to
the cramped apartment dweller in
Manhattan is vitality interested in fur
nishing his home in the best of taste
and it can easily be seen why every
one visits the building. But it is the
interesting display of the clay work.
ers that induces most people to make
it a point to reenter the structure ON
the way home just to have another
glance at the potters forming beau
tiful vases, pitchers and plates from
the shapeless clay and to ply the work
ers with endless questions about their
art.
Members of the Brotherhood now
working the miniature plant which is
receiving such high praise from the
sightseers include: George Turner,
caster; Enoch Faulkner, kilnman; Viii
son Hawk and Charles Sainer, jigger-
men; Wilbur Earl and John Menighan,
kiln placers; John Quick, dipper; Lii
lian Craige; liner; Joseph Krepps, clay
maker, and Thomas Parker, thrower.
tContinued on Pdqe Two,
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-05-11
Green Would End
"UnholY Alliance"
Condemns Labor Bodrd For
Arbitrarily Interpreting
Act Against AFL

Washington, D. C.-Demanding the
termination of an "unholy alliance"
between the National Labor Relations
Board and the Congress of Industrial
Organizations, William Green, presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor, testifying before the Senate
Committee on Education and Labor,
presented indisputable and convincing
arguments in favor of the Federation's s
amendments to the National Labor
Relations Act contained in the bill in
troduced by Senator Walsh Of Massa-
chusetts.
Occupying the witness stand for two
days, Mr.. Green gave detailed and
CONTINUED on Pace Threel