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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
RICHARD v. READING HAS
HELPED THE NEGRO VOTER

10 Negroes, we are singularly i'm
pressed with the fact that for the
first time in history two Negroes
are employed as firemen.
Our knowledge OF the city char
ter Of Detroit tells us that mem
bers of the Detroit fire department
are hired as a result OF saving
passed competitive civil service ex-
aminations. However, our know
ledge of Negro history in Detroit
tells us that members of our race
have been passing the aforemen-
toned examinations for 20 years
now, and yet none have been placed
prior to the present administra-
ton. With this in mind, we in
vestigated the facts as to how mem
bers OF our group crashed the un-
welcome gates" Of fire-fighters.
Approximately Is months ago.
Mayor Richard W. Reading ordered
the Fire Department commission to
fill q vacancies existing in the
fire department. Pressure groups,
interested in keeping the Negro in
his place placed petitions with
$4,000 signatures on the mayors
desk insisting that Negroes must
not serve in the fire department or
that these people would all vote
against Readings reelection. In
view Of this threat, the mayor had
the courage to remind these preju-
diced, rarrow-minded, selfish peo-
pie that as chief executive of De-
troit, he had sworn to uphold the
city charter which says that there
shall be no discrimination because
of race color or creed Further,
Reading reminded this pressure
group" that he would see that the
city charter be respected in all of
its aspects even if he lost the vote
OF every prejudiced person in town,
On learning this astounding story
OF Readings self-sacrifice for a man
oppressed minority group, we were
impressed not with the number of
Negroes now in the fire department,
but the possible avenues of en-
ployment opened by the mayors
courage. Mayor Reading has made
it possible for Negro youth to look
forward TO civil service jobs and
their accompanying security.
However, one cannot forget that
few if any future chief executives
of our fair city will have the cour-
age to lose voters in some districts
by defending the Negro race which
is inseperably bound to the prog
ress of Negro youth. Re-elect May
or Richard W. Reading.
Mayor Reading told the writer
that his belief that the election of
his opponent would give the CLIO.
and Communist party the city gov
eminent He pointed out such I'M
portant gains of Detroit as the low
annual fire loss, recent reduction
in the bonded debt, the health rec
ord of the city and the reduction
in crime and traffic fatalities and
added:
These are but a few Of the at
tainments of the last two years
which will be lost by the wayside
in event the CLIO. and the Com
munists take over the City Hall.
1t is a patriotic duty of every citi-
zen Of this city to stem the rising
tide of radicalism which threat
ems to engulf us all"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

her to join with few other women
rs years ago and found the Sororosis
group, study club that today has
among its members many college
women who meet and discuss cur
rent events, literature and from
which a speakers bureau could be
made on short notice. | asked her
1fsne thought INC youth ftoday airy
different .or less dependable than
Of yesteryear, and graciously she
answered:
No, the advantages OF today are
better, and the responsibilities
greater and think they are met by
the young folks IN remarkable
manner. The only thing l would
suggest to them, is 10 take better
care Of their health"
She loves children and has a great
amount Of patience with them, and
her next love is flowers of any kind.
She did not have any fresh blooms
the day I visited her, but because
she must have some product of that
nature around, she had a sprig Of
pussy willow in her vase. Always a
conservative person, she prefers
dark colors or white; and loves
poetry.
Her only son who passed away 16
years age Howard Bell, was con-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

sidered among the best flutists OF
the country. She is the aunt Of
Prof. S. A Ratlffe who is also one Of
the outstanding musicians OF Detroit.
As wendell my footsteps home
ward, l thought Of the words OF
Rabbi Ben Ezra:
Grow old along with me,
The Best is yet to be,
Our times are in his hand who
said,
A whole I've planned,
Youth shows but half,
Trust God, See all,
Nor be afraid.
VIII -.e moving finger OF history
write Of your club? These are the
quiekened, or these are the dead.
Next week l shall tell you some
thing Of one Of the oldest clubs Of
the city.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
Life OfDetroit S Best Loved
Club Woman Is Reuiewed
BY YVoNNE GREENLEE

Organized womanhood must face
the immortality of what it does and
what it fails TO do, for out of the
ashes OF the past there is ever emer-
ging a new structure. Fresh in its
opportunities but old in its founda-
tons; it is always from what has
been previously dreamed, attempt
ed, attained that start upward and
onward must be made.
Club membership itself is evident
that potential power and interest
exist Every advance and all that
we call progress has come because
women OF faith and determination
have risked their all-beiore-not
after, the cause is won. Perhaps the
Interviews OF the women who form
vital part Of their communities,
whom shall visit from time to time,
and, the members of the various
clubs of our city shall give me that
magic word l seek. In search, |
shall remember the words OF a
great woman, who said, THE real
death is acquience in unsolved
problems.
Along the trail, | stopped 10 see
"Detroit's Most Loved Clubwoman"
and sought from her that something
which makes her sought after by
youth and as well as her own friends.
This radiant personality Is Mrs.
Roxie Bell, n years young. Born
in Kentucky in 1852 she moved to
Indianapolis where she received her
education, and was one of the first
teachers in the public schools there,
teaching the tower grades Many Of
her pupils make a pilgrimage as it
were even now, to let her know OF
their esteem for her, and show her
products Of her work. About q
years ago she came to Detroit, and
among the first thing that she did
was to become a member of the
Greater Bethel church, wnere she
has worked ever since. In 1897 in
appreciation of II years OF contin-
uous service as the vice president
Of the Women's Council she was
given a certificate Of merit. Mrs
Bell is an accomplished pianist and
often trains children for various
programs in which they are inter
ested.
Her love OF literature is evinced
by the well-stocked library which
she owns and out Of her storehouse
Of knowledge, she is always ready
to share some long forgotten or
hard to find facts to any who may.
ask. It was this idea that caused
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

which we're given Mr.. Jeffries in
the Negro precincts in the pri-
maries.
Il am sure" he said, that the
voters will not be fooled by the
last minute efforts Of the present
incumbent in his campaign of Will
fication by the circulation Of certain
pamphlets but will again give Mr..
Jeffries even a lager majority
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

The election campaign ends on
November T. As usual, one finds
'ound trucks blaring, orators hold
hg down all of the local corners,
md scandalous literature misrepre-
ientlng facts. However, the intel
iAent voter, who is interested in
Ad progress of the Negro race will
1search the record. In considering
4 Candidate running for office. pro-
sreSsive people will base their con-
illusions on past performance rather
than on future promises. Forget
ling momentarily that 80 per cent
Of the patronage passed out by the
present administration was given
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
Pastor Urges Students
Support For N.A.A.C.P.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov 3-Rev
James Robinson, acting secretary OF
the Youth Council of the National
Association for the Advancement OF
-co1ored- People, speaking to the stu
dent body at Virginia Union Mon
day, Oct %, stressed the Importance
Of the new awakening Of the youth
movement
Rev. Robinson made a special ap-
peal TO the student body of Virginia
Union TO join the local college chap
teF-aHa- a+d-iH-tife -wefh-ta4-fs-
ing done.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
Cn Hr SAMPLES OF REMARK
T n { Z ABLE TREATMENT FOR
STOMACH ULCERS

H. II. Bromley Of
Shelburne. VT, writes
Il suffered for 10
years with acid-stom.
aoh trouble. Doctors
all ! told me ! had
ulcers and would have
to diet the rest Of
my life. Before tax,
ing your treatment
uaighad laa nounds
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

Often the very first dose Of CysteN goes
right to work helping your Kidneys flush out
Excess Acids This action plus the palliative
work OF CysteN in many non-organic and
non-systemic cases Of Kidney and Bladder
troubles may easily make YOU feel like new
person in lust few days. Try CysteN under
the guarantee of money back on return Of
empty package unless completely satisfied.
CystcV tSiss-teXi costs only Sc dose at
druggists and the guarantee protects you so
start YOUR test today.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
Kidney Strain, Nervousness,
Baekalhe, Getting Up Nights

II you're feeling out o. sorts, Get Up Nights,
or suffer from Dizziness, Nervousness, Back
ache, Leg Pains, Swollen Ankles, Burning
Passages, Excess Acidlty, or Loss Of Energy
and feel old before your time, non-oTganic
and non-systenic Kidney and Bladder trou-
bles may be the true cause.
Wrong foods and drinks, worry, colds or
overwork may create an excess Of acids and
place heavy strain on your kidneys so that
they function poorly and need help to
properly purify your blood and maintain
health and energy
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

Many Doctors have discovered by scientific
clinical tests and in actual practice that in
many cases the best way to help the Kidneys
clean out excess poisons and acids is with
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Maritime Service Station
To Increase Facilities

American seamen left jobless by
the Neutrality Act will find greater
opportunities for training and read
justment through the construction
of additional classroom facilities at
the United States Maritime Service
Station on Hoffman Island, N. Y.
Plans for a new school building,
for which 100000 has been allotted
to cover the cost of construction
and administration, were reported
today to Federal Works Administra-
tor John M Carmody by w. E.
Reynolds, commissioner of public
buildings. Bids will be opened here
at l pm. December IS.
The classroom building will COM
plete this group of training facili-
ties planned for unemployed sea-
men. Many of the buildings on the
island, which formerly was a quar-
antine station, have been extended
and remodeled by the Public Build
ings Administration.
Expansion of these facilities is in
keeping with the efforts being made
by the Maritime Service to aid
ships crews thrown out of work. At
Fort Trumbull, New London, Conn.
it was pointed out, facilities for
more than 100 licensed officers are
being provided by the construction
of barracks and other improve
ments. The Public Buildings Ad-
ministration is spending $105,000
there.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Eiqht-Point Plan
Offered 10 Improve
Play Facilities
Midway Citizens Submit
Suggestions to
Planning Boord

Deploring the lack of completed
recreation centers in densely popu-
lated sections of Washington, the
Midway Citizens Association has
proposed to the National Capital
Parks and Planning Commission
eight steps" for improvement OF
the Districts recreation facilities.
The civic group, In a letter to
Frank T. Gartside, acting super
intendent of the planning commits
sion, suggested.
/. ALLEGATION of at least $50, ,00O
for completion of the Banneker
recreation center in major recrea-
ton area liza.
2. Enlargement of the Brooks
Stadium adjoining Dunbar High
School to provide standard run
ming track and sufficient tennis
courts to serve the public schools
in area lib.
Leisure Center Urged.
3. Acquirement through the
Public Works Administration, of
grounds adjoining the Francis
Junior High School for establish
ment of leisure time center for
adults and complete play units for
children in area II.
4. Initiation of two-point i'm
provement program in area 19 by
equipping Randall Center and Lin
.coln Playground with running water,
grading and landscaping the
grounds and erecting tennis courts,
fences and the like.
5. Speeding up purchase of prop
erty necessary for Fairgrounds in
area "a near Washington place
and planning of a rapid completion
of recreation center and play
ground in that area.
New Playground Proposed.
6. Purchase of grounds sufficient
for playground and community
center in the northwest area
bounded by U street, Connecticut
avenue, Massa achusetts avenue and
Fourteenth street; and equipment
of this proposed playground to
meet the needs of the surrounding
territory as soon as possible
7. Purchase of additional grounds
through the Board of Education
to expand and complete the in
adequate" Barry Farms Playground
8. Establishment of a community
center at Morgan School, California
street and Florida avenue NV
The associations letter was signed
by G. Willis johnson. ST.. president,
and Dutton Ferguson. chairman of
the recreation committee.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Deaths Reported

John Mcdonald, 80. GalIineer Hospital.
Richard F. Wainwrisht, "A, 935 Quincy st.
NV.
Fannie L. jeffrey. "A. 5000 New Hampshire
Ressie ave. catr;tz se Emergency uosn,ts,
Alfred T. Smith. 65. Walter Reed Hospital.
Mary ]. Fister, 50. 4516 New Hampshire
West r Quarles. So Sibley Hospital
Carrie Krechel, 81, 5000 New Hampshire
ave.
Herbert R. Carr. So 1919 Kansas ave.
Oliver c. Fielding, 40, SO Girard ST. ne.
Lonnie S. Dixon ~. 1850 Wisconsin ave.
Louise Teana, 80, Providence Hospital.
Billie w. Ferguson. ~. Emergency Hospital.
Infant Harold J. Osborne, dead arrival
Children's Hospital.
William johnson. 72, Emergency HOSPITAL.
Robert B. Blackstone: So, 926 r. st. NV.
Emma Z. Mason, 81, 124 Rhode Island ave.
NV.
BENJAMIN Sharp, S.. Galllnger Hospital.
Grace Paritt is, oaIlinsef Hosrital
infant Draksnbrough. 0Slling01 HOSPITAL.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Marriage License
Applications

Emil A.. Jaeger, 49,; 1717 r st; nv and
nW nosaDa Judse se0Re Robert IT Nat Msttinay s'e" '
Lamar NJ Payne. %. and Ruth Suesenhery,
u, both of 1910 Oates st. ne; the Rev.
Harry Geety, jr, 90. 81 Randolph pl. NV,
and Mary B. Scott sa,od l9' 13s toSa Carroll st
Paul E. Ertzinger. %. Huntington. Ind
and Carolyn r. Brine, 22. 1917 Garfleld
Cecil r. Maloney. "a, and Mae Leslie, -
both of Chicago: the Rev. c. G
Clarence e ,e' Thomas. 81. 494 K st. s.w.. and
Alice R. Nelson. 1s. 492 L st. s.w.; the
Rev. Robert P. Gainey
Chase, Md. and Ethel M. Burrows 4s.
4l05 5th st. NV: the Rev. John B
Joseph E. johnson, 80. 13O Hickman st.
St. sw; the Rev John w. Howard.
sw.: the Rev. John w. Howard
Fred N Harrison, 81 and Flora Stein
back. %, both of Baltimore: the Rev.
Harry Silverstone.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Births Reported

Herman and Julia Medler. girl
Athos and Marcella GrazZini, boy.
Herbert and Mildred Wanemaker, boy.
Edwin and Dorothy Baruch, boy.
Redmond and Mary Hancock. boy.
Paul and Dorothy Fugitt, boy.
Philip and Helen Fentress. girl.
Edward and Carmelia Burling. tr.. cir
Edwin and Sarah Stats. girl.
Leigh and Elizabeth Kenyon. girl.
Rafe and Lillian Watkins, boy.
Michael and Helen Morris. boy.
Eugene and Marion Daniels. boy.
Harold and Elizabeth Wood. boy.
RAYMOND and Rachel Young, girl.
Stephen and Lois Ager. girl.
William and Thelma Dunnigan. girl.
Elwood and Daisy Davis. girl.
Herman and Rosina Hayes. boy.
Terrence and Barbara Smith, boy.
Leo and Louise Diver. boy.
Russell and Eleanor Knodle, boy.
Norwood and Dorothy Herring. boy.
Eugene and Rita Rucchia. boy.
Richard and Jean Turpin. girl.
Everett and Tamiline Reid, girl.
Norman and Addie TreZiSe. girl.
George and Emma Dodd. girl.
Milton and Clara Kendall, girl
Theodore and Jennie, Stone. boy.
Dexter and Anne Bullard. boy.
Crescent and Catherine Bride. boy.
Ralph and Martha Caruso. boy.
Arthur and Ruth Wibere. boy.
George I'D Coralee Finley, girl.
Louis and Mary Staunton, girl.
Solomon and Mildred Mack. girl.
Henry and If.-esa Chisholm. boy.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03
Bert Vaughn Gets
hiway Commission
Post in Southland

Bert L. Vaughn, Jacumba hotel
operator Friday was one of foul
new members appointed by Gov
ernor Culbert L. Olson to the Cali
fornia highway commission, the
United Press reported
Announcement of Vaughns ap-
pointment heralded the end OF
highway commission service for
William j. Hart of Carlsbad
Vaughn had been endorsed for the
position by various chambers OF
commerce in Imperial county, by
the county board of supervisors ano
other organizations.
Others appointed by Gov. Olson
to the highway commission include
Larry Barrett, San Francisco garage
proprietor, who will be chairman in
place OF H. r. Judah; Iener W. Mel
sen, Fresno lawyer and business
man; and Amerigo Bozzani, Los
Angeles automobile dealer Besides
Hart and Judah, retiring members
are Phil A. Stanton and Paul G
Jasper.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03
SeaIer Crew Wages
Heroic Fight with
Newfoundland Gale
Sailors Refuse to Quit
Sinking Ship; Struggle
To Keep Water Out

ST. JOHNS, Newfound-
land, March 3. (UP) = A
tough old sea dog and 1872
men of his crew refused to
give up their sinking ship
today and while a gale whisteled
through her shrouds and seas broke
over her decks and thick coatings
of ice grew thicker on her super
structure, they baled her holds with
buckets, tubs and cooking utensils,
Within sight on the heaving sea
some Is miles from this harbor,
was the rescue ship, the British
freighter Newfoundland. At dawn,
her master planned to insist that
Captain John Babcock, master Of
the little, 68 year old sealing ship,
the Ranger, order his men off and
abandon his vessel to the sea.
But if Badcock refuses, the New
foundland will put another line
aboard and try again to tow her
into the safety of this port. The
Newfoundland towed her almost all
Continued on Page 6, Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03

Ihe weather man preulcpeu Qun-
inishing winds for Saturday and
Sunday despite a presence OF clouds
in western skies.
Favorable weather, Dorman Stew
art, fair secretary, predicted, will
attract record single-day crowd
Sunday, as this years agricultural
exposition is the largest of all time
Where there were only AT COM
mercial exhibits last year there
are more than 100 this year, Stew
art declared. Livestock space, agri-
cultural exhibit space, and women
department booths were filled more
than ten days ago.
Shortage of space in the live
stock, poultry, and junior livestock
barns has assured the finest show
in recent years, Stewart said, be-
cause only the choice animals will
be allowed to compete for the $4,000
in premiums.
A relay race from Calexico to
Imperial, in which four schools will
take part, will officially open the
fair Saturday morning.
Horse races, matching thorough
breds, cowponies, saddle horses and
Continued on Page 6. Col. -
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03
AFL Huskies Rip Down Clio Office at
westwood; Victims Appeal to State
For Protection from New Purge

and county authorities, Col. Hen
derson announced the situation Is
under control" He said his pre-
liminary investigation indicated
outsiders" had precipitated yes
terday's and last nights violence.
1t was reported CIO men, fearing
for their lives had armed them
selves inside their residences walt
ing for expected attacks and pos
sible repetition of last summers ac-
ton by townspeople in driving them
out of the city.
Gov. Olson also reported receiv-
ing word that a new purge" was
planned but Henderson said ten
sion had eased somewhat. In my
opinion" he said. there will be
no outbreak like last summers"
Henderson's arrival on the scene
conceded with the arrival of state
highway patrolmen from neigh
boring counties and followed an
outbreak of sporadic fighting be-
tween rival unionists.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03

an economy move. The changes
would affect the mail, passenger,
and shipping service.
Under the proposed schedule, the
evening train will leave Los Angeles
at 9 pm. and arrive in El Centro at
7:25 am. The evening train will
leave Ell Centro at 1880 pm, in
stead Of at 9:10 pm. and arrive in
Los Angeles at Sis am. instead
of at 6 a. m.
The changes include making Yu-
ma the terminus of the Los Angeles
train instead of CaleXico and crews
will be changed at inland instead
of CaleXico. AS a result, company
employees at Ell Centro said, the
company will save 80 miles and the
services of one train crew a day.
Mail service in Ell Centro will
be an hour later in the mornings
and the evening mail will close at
$50 pm. instead of $50 pm. as
at present. Passenger service to Los
Angeles will add one hour to the
trip from the valley to Los An
geleS.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03

warned.
Asserting that the monthly in
flux of $500 to 1000 migrants is
creating a crisis the group urged
all forces, public and private, il
metropolitan and rural areas, to
come to its aid in pushing remedial
steps through congress.
A committee was appointed to
call upon Gov. Culbert l.. Olson and
urge him to throw the full weight
of the state behind a move to OBJ
tain congressional legislation to bar
entry of migrants into this state
unless they produce certificates OF
good health.
Another committee will formu-
late detailed program for making
relief less attractive, which will be
recommended to the California Su-
pervisors association as a means of
discouraging migrants from set
tling in California.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03
Lettuce Champion
Set Down; BIaIack
Wins at21st Hole
Crosbie, WillOughby Get
BY Quarter-Finals In
Championship Flight
BY LOGAN JENKINS

3 A r A B A r A WORTH
COUNTRY CLUB, March 3.
-Four favorites moved into
the semi-finals of the Impe-
rial Valley golf championship here
today while high wind ripped
across the links.
In the top bracket, Vic Blalack
of Yuma, former champion, was
carried to the 21st hole before de-
feating Bob Albright. Tom Crosbie
eliminated Ward McPherrin with
unexpected ease, Laddie Willoughby
eased past Forrest Ferguson one up
and Dave Taylor defeated Lettuce
Champion Tunney Williams 5 and
3 in the other matches.
In the first flight, Loveridge
Marsh defeated Forrest Manley 3
and 2, Don Rex eliminated Jersey
Birchfield one up, John Ingle beat
Robert Mcnamara one up after
winning a heldover match from
Jack Strobel, and Eldred Ferguson
eliminated Earl Roberts S and f.
Blalack came from behind on
the 18th hole to carry his match
into over time. The 10Th was halved
in pars after Albright missed a
chance for win and the goth in
bogies after Albright missed an
other short putt and a chance to
win. Blalack won the 21st with a
five as both players encountered
Continued on Page 6, Col 81
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-03

willing to give it in order to secure
the due performance of the sacred
promise. God gave me this remedy
to end the agony of the Rajkot
subjects. The decision has cost
me a nights rest
Last December, the 3O-year-old
Thakore signed a pledge to give
his subjects the widest powers un-
der a government responsible to
them. Ganrhi. whose father was
once prime minister of Rajkot
state, pleaded with the Thakore
last week to abide by his promise,
The Thakore, it was reported, re-
ceived his plea contemptously.