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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1939-06-22

Stanford Lynde of Hardin is
a visitor at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George Cooley.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
TALK is STILL CHEAP

The appalling increase in unemployment among
our people through industrial and WPA layotts,
which continue apace despite the optimistic predc-
tons of some of our politicians is the number-one
problem of our time We have been poor people
in the best of booms and the recent recessons have
decimated us and brought tragedies without end.
Our crime rate has jumped and our health has been
impaired and today, group stand upon the
threshold of the poorhouSe Nevertheless if this pic
ture is dark, it is not hopeless.
Most of us are conscious of our ills, and there are
many signs which indicate that We are eager to do
something about them. The numerous speakers and
minor prophets who are brought into our town from
afar in order to tell what to do bear witness to the
fact that in our own city are anxious to better
ourselves Unfortunately, seem to be losing our
selves in the plethora of speeches and we feel that
something is accomplished when several hundred
citizens merely say amen in response, To know what
to do and to do it are two very different things.
After all, unless our endless talking leads to some
concrete results our talk despite the applause 1t
brings, remains cheap and worthless We have With
in our group here enough brains to found nation,
vet unemployment our most dangerous illness, looms
before us like stone wall aStride the only highway
to progress and the better life. We believe, however,
that there are several simple and fundamental ways
by which we might relieve our situation without
great difficulty
Imagine what little effort there is in spending our
money within our own businesses Do Negro bust
nesses have to be small? Do they have to hire two
people instead of twenty? Is there law against
Negro business hiring forty thousand people?
Employment among our businesses would take every
Negro off WPA tomorrow if the dollars we spend
were spent with them. Do we have to put up with
discrimination in jobs by the utilities or other IN
terests? Let us go to them and see We have talked
enough 1t is time now to get results.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
THO NEGRO
BALONEY!
By WIN. L. SHERRILL
Dy W NJ. =, SIIEININII1b
President, Afro.Americsn institute and Federated
fresde Groups

invited to speak to graduating
youth.
BALONEY.
The general trend OF the Sermon
izing will be. we oldsters have
given you youngsters chance TO
drink from the fountain OF wisdom,
now how are you going to repay
US? What are you going 10 give US
in return for this world we are
turning you out in? View been
doing the job OF running things a
long time while you played
and studied we worked You tackle
things now g.. wiring victory from
defeat alta boy you can
do it what do you ssy?"
"Bsloney!" That is what l
would say were ! youngster COM
ing out OF school in 1899 You
old folks stay on the job, Because
OF your selfishness. laziness and
stupidity you've gotten things in
an awful fix don't try TO dump
the load on me. Get busy yourself
and do something about the mess
we are in, II won't hurt you to
carry things a while longer, After
a bit will jump in and nelp, but
just now don't bother me for l
am going 10 kick up my neels and
rlau -
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
LET US NOT BE SUCKERS

Last week it was disclosed through the Offices of
the prosecuting attorney that professional pro-
moter from the white group had swindled colored
organization out of hundreds of dollars 1t was dis
covered also that the gentleman if we dare use
the word in this connection had taken funds from
coored groups in various cities Throughout the coun
try These professional slckers operate the prn-
cipe that our people are natural suckers, and they
always have great sympathy for our plight. Thou
sands of dollars are lost annually to the calculating
schemers.
Much of the damage done by the professional
sckers could be easily reduced if groups would
report the matter to the police and prosecute the
offenders 1t seems that the police have difficulty in
obtaining testimony from those who have been
tricked simply because they do not care to be re-
garded as victims of hoax. These petty thieves
therefore operate for years without detection, and
although they are known to be thieves, the prose-
cutor has no substantial evidence upon which to base
case.
The existence of the fake promoter is a fairly
easy one among poverty stricken people regardless
of race 1t is only natural that we become enthusi-
astc about some plan which purpors to give some
thing for nothing Bitter experiences soon teach most
of us however, that the plan which will give some
thing for nothing is pure myth and should be en-
tertaned only in our imagination We must beware
of these petty peddlers of grandose plans which ig
more facts and merely attract fancy. We cannot
afford to be suckers
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20

John Stewart is president snd ". Pol
lard, secretary.
Peare Baptist Church
Rev, l.. T. Clay, Pastor
For several Sundays. Rev. Clay has
delivered a series OF sermons on the
Ten Commandments. Sunday. the text
was found Ex 2o:ls, Thou shalt not
bear tsise witness against thy-neigh-
Dor" Subject. Control thy tongue "
There Is some good in every one. life
is mirror. we get what we give.
stated Rev Clay which made us think
OF the poem, There is so much bac
n the best OF us. and so much good
in the worse of us, that 1t hardly be-
hooves any OF US to talk about the
rest OF US" A great sermon pleading
for tolerance and love.
Rev and Mrs Clay are the proud
owners OF a car donated by the MEM
bsrs OF the church. The committee
deserves a lot of credit for this ac-
complishment OF love and service. The
committee consisted OF Deacon Drake,
Mesdames Barney Wnitner. and Mary
Potts.
A. n. Lake OF Western Union In
sursrce company and thirty or more
OF his underwriters were guests at
the Peace Baptist church last Sunday
Mr.. Lake, who is vice president and
SECRETARY OF his company. stated that
over eight thousand persons were in
sured in the Western Union and over
50 900 900 worth OF insurance are in
force.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
Celebrates Opening Of
Community Center

NEW YORK, May l9.-ScoreS OF
Harlem citizens turned out for the
grand opening OF the Educational
and Welfare Center sponsored by
the Association for Social Service
last Wednesday night The center
located at 1903 West ll0ih, was filled
10 capacity long before the time
scheduled for the program, with
well wishes 70 the group in the new
venture The heads OF various de-
psrtmen;s presented children OF the
community in sketches which won
much acclaim Following which,
several Of The guests we're pre-
tented.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
WESTSIDE DETROIT
BY BETTE ELLINGTON 5242 Vinewood Avenue
5242 Vinewood Avenue


Mrs, Rosa Hill was elected delegate
state Associations -NeHeH,s-ClgbS
10 be held in Flint. Mich. Saturday,
May 40 A delicious three-course
luncheon was served and enjoyed by
all.
LADIES AUXILIARY
U. d. c. o. HOSTESS
Mrs Beatrice Fleming OF 1893 Box
wood was hostess TO a tea given by
the Woman's Auxiliary OF the United
District Congressional Organization
Sunday afternoon. This was the first
social effort since their re-orgsniza-
ton last month The affair was well
attended and very successful. Miss
Cnra Jordan, Leroy Scott, Mrs. R. W.
Hornsby and Glee club we're the par
ticipants on the program. Tea and
cookies were served TO eighty-seven
guests
Among those present included Mr..
and Mrs. A. L. Btpns. MIR. and Mrs.
Charles Peters " simmons ,,n7c Mr.
Miss Ruby and Eulalia Hamilton.
Emery Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. W.
Beverly Miss Helen Byers, and many
others.
YOUNG REPUBLICANS
TO MEET MONDAY
The Young Republicans will meet
Monday evening, June and urge all
able political minded young people to
be present The group reports hsv-
ing set up a splendid program.
TO GIVE sEMI-ASNUAL RECITAL
The Pro-Musiea Dramatique society
will present its semi-annual recital at
Plymouth Congregational church Sun
day afternoon. June T. J. Il. Holloway
/. director: Ruby Hamilton, assistant
director and accompanist.
ANNOUNCES INTRODUCTION
The Sportsman Recreation club. one
OF the most rapidly progressing or
gsnizations Of the city, bears rela-
tionship 10 every fine sepian move
ment, whose creed is being thoughtful
OF each other and making our city a
better place in which 10 live.
The women and men of this orgs-
nizatlon have awoved It's purpose 10
uplift and aid each other morally,
spiritually and intellectually by the
/ interchange of thought. The execu-
| tive staff includes twenty
and a drive is on for associate mem
I bership that will close with a large
spring affair at the Waters sne Bell
mans" club on Jun. at $50 .. m,
| Visitors are invited to attend s. L.
Jordan is the president; Atty. Alonzo
Pettiford is legal advisor: Mrs B. NJ
HennesSy is the club reporter.
SMART SET TWELVE
The Smart Set Twelve club held its
regular meeting at the home OF Mrs
z. VI. McGraw OF sos Mckinley After
business, a nice luncheon was served
and all enjoyed II. The club wishes &c
thank its many friends for making it,
last party a success. The next meet
ing will be with Miss Payton OF 75OC
Central avenue.
ST. cYPREAN CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Father Dade, Rector
The Sunday school choir which In
eludex- twenty-five voices Of younl
people OF st. Cypresn church. visited
the annual Episcopal children's res,
tival given at Cathedral Episcopa
church. Hancock At woodward, sun
go
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
Shaw Students Urged To
Pull For All Mankind

RALEIGH, " c. May i9.-Speak-
Ing at Shaw university vespers con-
Quoted Sunday, May 6 by the Shaw
chapter o. the Delta Sigma Theta
sorority Mrs Carl Murphy, wife Of
the editor Of the Afro American
newspaper. urged Shaw students,
faculty. and friends 70 forget the
narrow bonds Of group organiza-
tons ard pull together for the good
Of all mankind.
Mrs Murphy was Introduced BY
Miss Etnelyn Davis, Camden,
n j., president Of the local under
graduate chapter VINO was mistress
OF ceremonies.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20

Charles Williams dropped over to
Toledo to see his brand new nephew
born last week. The PROUD parents
are Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Kicks Con-
grstulations, folks . &. Charles stop
ped in Detroit on his way there and
was host to small party for Bob
Settles and Al Roman.
The mystery OF the year seems TO be
b.r. In our own small town We
will just ask where dlo the rent
money disappear tor 1t has every one
connected with the mystery sturnped.
What young lady, appearing N
print auits often, had 10 pay fine.
not 50 long agof
We commend George Whitman. Dave
Keaton and the owner of the Greek
beer-garden on their cooperation on
cleaning up the business district :.
Yes, we can give a bouquet OF Aroor-
chids to this group of cnterprisins
business men.
Winifred Ponce. better known as
Prince. Minnie Hs Ha" has finally
received her earrings. She looks
very charming TOO.
DISAPPOINTED
nl~ny nus Wv, rr,ssv uh,n Mis-,
Marian Anderson sang at the May
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20

shaken from the tree OF wisdom
since the days OF the first COM
mencement.
Negro graduates will receive its
share OF these sermons and ad-
dresses. They will be preached to,
by full throsted orators who will
give the impression that the world
is waiting with bated breath and
open arms ready to reward them
according to their worth and abil-
ity, which is not true THE
color OF your skin has nothing TO
do with it" they will be told iii
you are prepared the world will
make a beaten path to your door"
This is not true, The world is
waiting for you. the harvest is
abundant the laborers are few"
these orators witt declare. But
these are only half truths. The
whole truth will not be told Com
mencement Day. For only those
who can be trusted TO say The right
thing in the right way" will be
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
go WHISTLE UP
A PINE STUMP"

Such an answer from the Young
sters might yerv. TO SHOCK uS old
.ters into a sense Of our true re-
snonsibilitv IN Negro youth II
Nagra youth Womb thumb its nose
al ne and tell us ia go whistle I'M
S.umn" we might begin N realize
-+,,y,-f,r-sheft-, have fsil,n-fre.,-
the hieb marx set by our father,
Onr fathars shortly sftar ,loverv
gave better account n, their lime
talent, and onnortunities than we
in ,bs ,sst ,hirtv vears bav. oiven
~ o,,rs
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nLih ineN ,.
i"ousa"us ., N.sio ssu -es
'n's yea WIN aee nc "oi ~ ihe
young Peopie Oh no o'net isee group
No, nav 80 'na'I ~ 70 .uo as tney.
hey mus nHiuie every oar iei
piaeeo IN tne pam ol al you'n
men lne auui'io'ia4 DdiiieI % Oeiis
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
AROUND ANN ARBOR

future as to them receiving their Sec
ond degree. Congratulations, men.
Bright and early one morning we
observed our local Casanova, slim"
Watkins, employee of the mayor, down
Broadway street bridge. Wonder Just
what he was doing there7 He lives
on the avenue Who is she Slim7
You have so many. it's hard to keep
track OF you and yours.
We see that the best dressed man
in town. Clauee Jones, has acquired
'3s Ford. How long will he have 1t
before he will have it wrecked
He is very poor driver. I'm told.
We notice that Clifford Carter, pick
up man is back on the Job again.
Surely glad to see you on your feet,
Clifford.
A salute TO the two most consistent
love-birds I know Of, Cleo and Willis
Price.
CONDOLENCES
We extend our sympsthies 10 the
beresved family of Elmer Knox. whose
father passed away recently. Rev.
Simmons preached the sermon,
II CletuS Roman should see this he
is asked TO contact his wife At the
Barton Hills address Important
news awaits him.
Say Dave, is that sign about not
serving minors there for effect, or
does it mean what 1t ssys7 am a
bit curious.
I've received note asking me why
I failed 10 print the answer from Bill
Manomus The reason is that I
haven't HAD an answer to print
Rest assured II he does answer, which
doubt that he will. IL will be printed.
We understand that c. X. still has
his romantic troubles. Is L. g. the
reason7
Its rumored that Richard Allen has
great plans for this summer. Do they
include your new car and the girl in
Grand Rspids7
Hank McGinnis is up to his old
tricks again Did you ay again."
why was Alestha SO long in letting
her sister know she knew the man
who played the march at her weddtug7
Did you know him then Aleatha7
Where has Claude Fielcs been keep
ing HIMSELF
Congratulations. Al Roman, read
your bit in chism's Top Spots" col
umn-well doae-sad interesting 4.
Keep Il up
A nod 10 the Arringtons. Ruby and
John g.. A mitt wave 10 Doc o'Neil
A bow to Harry wickers, our dark
hope in the fesiherweight class.
| A eorsage Of Arborchids 10 those re-
sponsible Tor the lovely Mothers Day
| programs. @
Through this column 305 was given
/ 70 you. Did you catch it last week.
3sl o.. . ina will get you
q ready for the summer. believe you me.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
Vote DoWn.
Race Men At
Uniting Meet

vANcAs ctrv No Nav IL
-
Inree members Oh 'he mace We"
nominated for members OF theIudi-
cial council. supreme court OF the
row me,hodi.t church Saturday,
May o.
One was nominated by the eoun-
Gil OF bishops, two from the floor OF
the uniting conference. None were
- A.. A.,,.,i.z Monday
e'ee'eu IA '''s 'a.'V'-"e
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
,y BETTE ELLINGTON

Graham. Lillian Miles. Betty Jane
Walker Gwendolyn Simmons. Jusnits
Evars, Carrot NIx0u, Joan Cook, Eiatn
Burton, Mariel McClendon. Warren
Woods. Harold and Bobby Fuller, Louis
Burton, Jr.. William jenkins. Jr., and
Norman Tai.
MISS GLADYS JOHNSON GUEST
Miss Gladys Johnson, who is teacher
OF music in West Virginia college with
her choir of thlrty-five voices were
guests OF the Knights OF Columbia
Friday night
More than two hundred guests al
the St. Matthias church, Vineweod at
GRAND River. listened 10 the singers
Saturday when the group OF workers
from St. cyprisn church, gave a very
successful luncheon and card party.
The A. X. A. and Nacirema club en-
tertained them also Saturday.
Sunday morning, they were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Ford in their
private chapel and to lunch. Miss
| johnson is cousin TO Mrs. Edith A.
Johnson OF Vinewood avenue.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20

be bomoarded
with / o n g
speeches full OF
sound and fury
signifying little
or nothing
The air will vi
brate with ad-
vice and plat
forms will be
strewn wit h
morals, conclu-
sions and other
over-ripe fruits
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
WE THE NEGRO SIX
OVER RIPE FRUITS

Commencement is Just around the
corner. Soon the great verbal bar
rage will begin. Thousands OF
young men and young women
eager. earnest and ambitious will
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20

ATLANTA, Ga, May 19--Dr.
William Henry Boldly, pastor of
Westminster Presbyterian church
in Minneapolis, will be the speak
er at the joint baccalaureate serv-
ice for the graduates OF Atlanta
university, Morehouse college, and
-Speiman-e college, June
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20

Miss Lollie Grant is director OF the
choir Mrs, Burrell Carter, Mr.. Shll-
Instord- and Edward Wilson chsperon-
ed the children on to the Cathedral.
Mrs. Burrell Carter has Organized
Womans Council to bring a better
understanding of organization Of the
church. The first meeting was held
Monday night.
Mrs. Wayne Jeffrey has organized
st. Theresa Guild. The objective is
to raise money for the church.
The Girls Friendly society gave a
dinner Friday night in honor OF Mrs
Ernestine Postles who will sail for
Amsterdam in July.
The Woman's Auxiliary gave a Gin
ner in Page Hall Tuesday. Mrs. Mar
esret Hawkins is president OF the
Women's Auxiliary.
ST. STEPHENS A. M. z. CHURCH
Rev. J. d. Howell, Minister
Sunday morning at St. Stephen. the
church was packed and seekers OF the
able Mothers day sermon, delivered
by the pastor, stood in the isles and
out in the vesubule throughout the
services.
The Excelsior club will meet Thurs
day evening, May 10 with Mrs. Charlie
Mae Flowers. SAT- Hazelet.
The Pulpit Aid gave Rev. Howell
and officers OF the church a very
pleasant surprise, Sunday, MAY 7, by
dressing the altar In white which will
be continued at each communion
service
The Sunday school. Junior church.
and A. c. z. League are sponsoring an
orstorical contest Friday night, May
7s at 9 o'clock. The proceeds are for
the Youth Congress fund. All twelve
delegates will crate subjects; Richard
Allen. Richard Allen the A. NJ. Z.
church. Richard Allen and the A. NJ.
E. church. Supporting these young
people in the contest will assist them
10 the conference where they will
represent the church. The confer
ence will be held in Philadelphia.
June 10.
NEW LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. A. M. Martin. Pastor
Sunday. May a. Mothers Day
Pastor Martin spoke 10 an overflow
crowd: subject. Our Debt to our
motherhood" Music appropriate for
the day was furnished by the Junior
choir. Many visitors were present at
the morning services. Three visitors
| from Flint were present and ten
members were added TO the church.
Or. T T. Lovelace. secretary Of
/ Home Mission Board OF the National
Convention was guest speaker at the
evening service. He was accompanied
/ by Eugene Williams. one OF the youu :
men involved in the famous Scots
boro case. Mr.. Williams spoke OF the
experience he went through during
/ the seven years he was in prison, and
expressed his thanks to the Negroes Of
America for their support and 10 Tho
Home Mission Board for its aid in hi;
/ securing a christian education,
/ The third anniversary OF the pastor
began Monday evening. May is ant
will continue through May "a DR.
T L. Love Of Flint preached the an
niversary- sermon.-T public is cor,
daily invited 10 attend these services
Some N the leading ministers of tn,
city will be the speakers. Visitor
are always welcome 10 New Light
Mrs L. Bright is the church reporter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-20
Walter White In
Address At Fair

NEW YORK, May l9-Speaking
before the World Congress of Writ
ers under the International p. Z. N.
Cpoets, essayists, novelists) at the
Hall OF Music at the New York
Worlds Fair on May 10, Walter
White, N. A. A. c. P. secretary, de-
clared that it is impossible for any
creative artist to ignore what is go
ing on about him in the world to-
day.
Mr. White represented the
United States along with speakers
from England, Cuba, Italy and Ger.
many in a symposium on the topic
THE Ivory Tower or the Soap Box
The Place Of Propaganda in Lit
erature." This is believed 10 be the
first time that a Race author has
served as one Of the representatives
Of the United States in an Internal
tional P. E. N. gathering.
On Thursday, May II, Mr.. White,
along with other p z. N. delegates,
was a guest at luncheon at the
White House. Dorothy Thompson,
famed columnist, is president OF
the American center OF the P. z. N.
Jules Romans is international
president