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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-30
VICTIMS BODY
IS FOUND WITH
KNIFE WOUNDS
Slayer Waited For Man
On Way From
His Work

Believing that another man had
alienated the affections OF his wife
prompted, so police say, the murder
last week Of a "a year old man
whose dead body was found in an
-atiey between Anderson and cous-
ley streets about 4 pm, last Thurs
day.
Mack Edward Rivers. "a, OF 1864
West Fort street, was the identifca-
ton found on the body by police.
Death resulted from two stab
wounds under the left shoulder
blade with a possible puncture OF
the lung.
Sometime later John Rodgers. %,
of 1864 Tenth street Ecorse, was ar
rested in Ecorse and returned to De-
ltroit by homicide detective Lieu
tenant Earl Anderson as a suspect
in the murder Of Rivers. Rodgers,
who works for the Hanna Furnace
company, believed, police learned
that Rivers had stolen the affections
OF his wife which belief led to an
argument between the two men end
ing in the fatal stabbing OF Mack
| Rivers.
Awaits Slain Man
According to reports Rodgers
went 10 the home of the deceased
man. asking relatives what time
Mack Rivers would be home and ap-
parently lay in wait for the lat
ter's return from work. After the
fatal stabbing, Rodgers appeared at
The home OF Minnie Whatley. 50, Of
$40 South Solvay street. who knew
both men and who stated Rodgers
had an open knife in his hand say
ing, II jest took care of Rivers" It
was also stated Rodgers believed
Rivers was having an affair with his
Rodgers wife.
Lieutenant Jack Harvill stated a
warrant would possibly be secured
Wednesday for John Rodgers charg-
ing him with first degree murder
in that his waiting for Rivers to re-
turn home showed some possible
meditation in the fatal stabbing. He
also stated that according to a few
witnesses, Rodgers apparently had
driven his wife from their home,
while others say that Rodgers had
accused Rivers Of keeping company
with his wife and breaking up their
home.
Lieutenant Jack Harvill and Sgt.
Charles Meehan OF the homicide
squad we're assigned to the case.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-30
POLICE SEEK PANDERER

Police are seeking the driver Of
a red Buick sedan, 1899 model.
on warrant Of Pontiac officers,
charging the unidentified man with
pandering, il was disclosed this
week
The accused man was described as
about 80 years old, five feet II
inches tall and weighing between
l55 and 100 pounds. His name was
believed 10 be Shallie Harris. alias
Harry Harris, according 10 local
police.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-30

Employees Of the Supreme Lib
rty Life Insurance distributed bas-
kets among families in need last
Sunday morning Tn baskets we're
packed. families Investigated and
baskets distributed by the employees
under tn guidance Of George W,
Reid. L
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Macedonia Baptist

There was falling off In the
regular attendance last Sunday
due 10 the rainy day and illness
OF so many Of the members OF
Macedonia Baptist church.
The pastor the Rev. II. n. Cole
man spoke at both morning and
evening services. He preached on
the text And now abideth faith,
hope and love" at the evening wor-
ship.
Sunday afternoon was observed
as Heart Day" by the Missionary
society. Circles One. Two. Three
and Four reported scf.S6. Mrs
Ida B Ferrell's circle reported this
amount OF $500 which made them
the banner circle. They will he
entertained by the other circles in
the near future.
Mrs. Corine Jackson IL m In the
Edith H. Thomas hospital Others
on the sick lisI are Mrs. jamie
Grier, Lou Ella Thompson. MargS
Poole. Rowena Taylor. Nellie Car.
ter. Margaret Dark. Mrs d. Sparks
and several others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Third Baptist Church

SUNDAY Feb. ~ was mid winter
Womans Day AZ Third Baptist
church Despite the rain a good
many NJ me faithful women were
rsseni song service was render
ID ~ me choir
Ms. &. r. Askew. wife OF the
pastor. was tho speaker. Those
present we're greatly inspired by
he fne message brought by Mrs.
AskeU The ahsentees missed a
nre treat The indoor picinc
vas enioyea hy all. there being
more fond than could be consum-
si It was al free
VS. Coins poke at the after
roon Services ewing an interesting
iri informative talk. A lovely
history n our women was given by
Mrs. Robinson The Rev. Mrs. Fitz-
n'rirk rendered unique song
service ard delivered a sermonette
Nr' Ft7patrcks daughter sang
Two selections
Visitors are alwsvs welcome al
Third Baptist chlrch.
Mrs Cora Madison ia church re-
r0r'er
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Tabernacle Baptist

Typical OF his usual eloquence
IN discoursing was the fine sermon
preached by the Rev. A. F. Fisher.
dean Of the Detroit Baptist school,
At Tabernacle Baptist church. Sun
day morning, Feb. 10. Does 4.
paw 10 he Christian" was the
theme discussed. based on the
familiar text. Blessed are the
pure in heart. for they shall see
God II Matt 5 s. The regular or
der NJ service was carried out for
the dav.
The Rev Drewrv. associate pas
tor Of Tabernacle will be in charge
next Sunday.
Group No club under the lead
ership Of Deacon w. NJ. Pigfor1.
met Monday night al the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Macarthur.
1915 McGraw avenue The penny
a-day plan which is being used by
members OF the club is proving a
fine success. This group will
sponsor a radio tea at the church
Sunday. March IL to which the
public is invited
After the business period the
hostess served delicious refresh
ments
Mrs Gertrude Hayes Is acting
president Mrs. Gladys Noncrief Is
secretary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Catholic Church

The League OF Catholic Women
plan TO open Community House
for the colored people within the
next month The location "a the
former school and rectory OF s..
Peter Claver Parish situated ~
the corner OF Beaubisn and Elliot
Streets
The League conducts several
Community Houses in the City Of
Detroit and have been requested
BIZ the Mos' Reverend Archbishop
Mooney 10 open this house for the
colored people. who are limited
in opportunities for recreation
This announcement was mad
AT recent meeting Of The League
and work is now in progress for
an early opening.
Al meeting Of the Holy Name
Society ~ 81. Benedict, the Moor
Church, held sunday February l..
the following men were elected 10
office for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent Thomas Russell. vice Presi-
dent Mr.. morris Secretary.
Thomas cole; Tree surer: Louis
Leville
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Gospel Choral Union
BY BobbIe Blackman

One OF the big questions OF the
world today Is youth. The world
Is concerned about how they look
on life. where they are headed and
what they expect.
The Gospel Choral union expects
hundreds OF young people to at
tend the extra session OF the State
convention TO he held at the First
Baptist Institutional church, Ham
tramck, Feb "a. % and 26. These
young people are expected TO par
ticipate in the singing part OF the
program.
The session will open at the us
ual hour. Prayer and praise SER
vice will be held at 4 p. m. Friday.
Feb. "a.
The young people will be In
charge Saturday. Feb. % day and
night A call Is made to all young
people
The Rev. Bob Overman, preach
er. policeman and musician will
preach on Sunday which Is inter.
racial day. All groups OF gospel
singers will sing.
The Canadian workers will soor
celebrate their second anniversary
Watch this paper for the date.
The willing Workers Faithful
Twenty club met Feb. IA at the
home OF Mrs Mollie Carrot o.,
JOS. Campau in their regular meet
ing. To the surprise Of the visl-
tors the meeting turned out TO he
a surprise birthday party for Mrs.
Mary Weaver, Lovely gifts were
presented the honoree by members
OF the club.
Officers OF the club are Mrs.
Rosa Guinyard president. Mrs.
Katie Newton. vice president: Mrs.
Saucer. secretary.
Mrs. Hudd OF a41 Mullett street
was surprised with birthday
party given by her husband, Theo-
dore Hudd The Ideal club COM
prising Josephine Hunter. Florence
Brown, Mable La Bear. Laura Stall
worth. Lutte stephens. Georgia L.
williams. Alberta Brown. Ola Ad-
diem Mrs Hendricks. Mrs. viii
linghsm. Mrs. Meade and Mittle
Doolev we're present
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Clinton Chapel AME
Zion

Sunday School opened al 50
a, m. at which the old regulars
were AZ their post OF duty includ.
Ing j. 3 Johnson. uperintendent
The pastor, the Rev. F. NJ Will
liams held the attention of his lis.
teners while he ably preached the
morning. sermon from 1st Kings
1877 featuring the life and labor
OF Elijah. the prophet
The continuous rain did not him
der the progress OF the DAYS wor
ship. The V. c. r. society met az
Z p m, and discussed the topic
The Christians eye through poll
ties. Several took part in the
discussion. Moses Wilson and Miss
S. l.. Peterson are president and
secretary respectively
The pastor preached from Psalm
Oil AT the evening service
visitors present AZ this service
we're Mrs. Daisy Adams and John
Shelton.
The local sick are Mrs Eva Pet
erson Mrs Augusta Philpot. Mrs.
Emma Merchant and Mrs. B. A.
Avery.
Mrs. NJ. Merchant ia church re-
porter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
To Auction Memphis
Property Of Church

MEMPHIS CAMP With delin-
quent city. county and state taxes
amounting TO sSa0oo charges A.
gainsi them for the period 1919
1851. II valuable pieces OF proper
- owned by Robert r Church. na-
tionally known COP leader. and HE
sister. Miss Annette Church. viii
be auctioned publicly about March
10 It vas announced this week by
X G Larkev delinquent tax attor-
ney.
Order 70 recover the taxes which
included interest. penalties and at
torneys fees was issued by Chan
cellor Beiach on presentation OF =
report by W NJ Stanton. Chancerv
clerk and master OF the total.
The city IS owed about $4,000 The
county S25.6Oo, the state. SO. 500.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Ministers F or u m
Seeks Employment
For Colored Citizens

The Ministers Progressive
Forum OF Detroit. has recently sr-
pointed committee 10 wait on
Governor Frank n. Fitzgerald. IN
interest Of securing more employ
ment for Negroes.
According 70 sponsors ~ the or-
ganization, II is the desire Of tis
ministers and citizens who arc
affiliated with the Forum that ali
Negroes now being fred from stare
jobs shall he replaced by other
Negroes
The committee will also discuss
problems pertaining TO the masses
OF colored citizens. in the hope thai
some understanding might be
reached for furihering Negro adj
vancemenf.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Calvary Baptist

The sunday School lesson. un-
der the energetic superintendent.
l.. J. sugss. was Interestingly dis
cussed. subject, alcohol And It's
Social Perils" The pastor. Rev.
:. u. Mss'in reviewed the lesson
ablv
The Rev a y Pare a visiting
minister preached special SER
mon az the morrins Sour. text. 81.
John II &c.
The third annual heart" pro-
gram sponsored hv The in'-rmedi-
ale depar'mei' va Qa.fe a success.
due 70 he unflr'ng ef'orfs ~ Mrs.
Agnes ward
The Missionarles vorsh'pped A.
the evening serfcc
Pastor Nas'ins 'hsrs 'or nsv'
sunday VIII ~ MISSIONARIES
All are Welcome.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Mt. Pilgrim Baptist

'Etiicisn' Grace was the theme
o ne Rev y r. Hilsons sermon
sunday morning Feb. ~. He
uv1ly depicted the five wise and
i've foolish slreinis and compared
ne wise and foolish Christians Of
TO-DAY 10 them
The p v ? T.. was we'll attend
20 and 'picv debate was discuss
n which was enioyed by all.
A spiritual service was held
q me evening worship. THE Rev.
NJ Thomas was the speaker.
lne Standard -Four will render
; musical program next Sunday
p'sn' Az are invited 70 attend.
the sunday School and other
'arlllaries ~ The church are pro-
crossing nicely.
Mrs Helen Johnson is church
reporter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
St. Paul A. M. E.

THE Cost Of Christian Disciple
ship" will be the subject OF the SER
mon at st. Paul Sunday morning
10.45.
The Sunday School will convene
at ais a. m with VIM. Robinson
as superintendent.
The Junior Allen Christian En-
deavor League will convene at ) p
m. with Miss Carrie Gordon AS
president and Rev. r. y. Martin
as superintendent.
The Senior Allen Christian En-
desvor league convenes $50 p. m.
with Mrs. Iowa Williams as presi-
dent
Topic Urban AMERICA New
Frontier" Gen. Is 2O-3S ~ "a, Is.
Rev J. Arminus Charleston,
minister.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
w o m a n $ d a y
Observance At
Shiloh Church

The Shiloh Baptist church. $50
Benton street. will observe IT'S
annual Woman's Day. Sunday. Feb.
ruary IS. Services will be held
At II a. M, 3 p. m. and 7:so p. m.
Mrs. NJ. o. Ross. womans Diy
pastor. will deliver the address n;
the morning worship. Mrs ElEs
beth Terrell will speak at : p. ~.
and the days services will closs
with an address by Mrs Matte
G. Anderson.
Good singing will he a special
feature OF the program.
Special guests will include mem
hers OF the management and resi-
dents OF the Brewster Housing
project, also the Judges Of the Re-
corler's Court
The public ia cordially invited
10 attend all OF these services.
Or. s D. Ross Is pastor Of the
church.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25

In spite OF the rainy weather
Sunday. Feb 10. splendid services
were held at ST. Paul A. Nj. T..
church, 575 S. Rademacher. Music
was rendered by the Senior choir.
The pastor, the Rev. W. F. Rice
preached wonderful sermon from
the text Wherefore We worship
in ignorance this set forth unto
YOU"
The Rev J. A. Charleston and
his choir will worship at st. Paul
Sunday afternoon. Feb. 26.
The Rev. NJ. n Leach. noted e.
vangelist. will begin a revival az
ST Paul Sunday, March IL 10 close
at will.
We are happy TO know that the
wife OF our pastor is much i'm
proved
other sick are Mr. williams IN
Shurly hospital. Mrs Ida Ricard
and Maggie Martin OF Morrell
street.
Don't forget the date Of the re-
vival. March 10. We ask the CO.
operation from all churches.
Mrs. Lille p. Hill ia church re-
norfer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
:. AMONG THE CHURCHES :.
Christian Science

.rs,,.t Jesus' will be the sub
!, ,he Lesson Sermon In all
..,lsn Science churc h 8
.'.,surhoui the world on Sunday.
rhusry IS
n. Golden Text (Colossians g.:
!, =, Is LET the word OF Christ
's.ll in You richly in all wisdom;
'' And whatsoever ye do in word
!. s,,d, do all in the name OF the
VA lssus. giving thanks to God
"a me Father by him
among the Bible citations Is this
.,s Jeremiah 23:5. 81; Be
"a the days come saith the Lord
sa,tIwill raise unto David a right
:. Branch and King shall reign
"a rrosper and shall execute
Easement aud Justice in the earth.
,.sis DAYS Judah shall be saved,
"a lsrse shall dwell safely: and
Al, i his name whereby he shall
! r. called THE LORD OUR RIGHT
BUSINESS
rorrsla'i,s passages 10 be read
,,,r me Christian Science text
nok. Science and Health with
yr 70 he scriptures, by Mary
nksr Eddy include the following
IL sssl throughout all genera
i'm, both before and after the
CHRISTIAN eva. The christ. as the
nrlnal idea the reflection OF
Cad has come with some measure
., power and grace to all prepared
"a receive christ Truth"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
John Wesley AME
Zion

A apprs la'ive congregation was
'ue morning service OF John
"ssey church Sunday. Feb. 10 10
n''r ne firs' Of the series OF SER
mons on me Trials and Dreams
y 'ose1h, Tho second Of these
s''es VII Ne on the theme The
God Wy pose W
-. r. evening service the pas
!. ~ 7f' J J. Moore. preached
'aoie'' What happens IN
a.. rop'e who try TO make II with
W.. N'elf discussion was held
-, as 9 >, union on the sub
~ should 2 minister take part
~. p'llles for the benefit OF his
, v.ople The subject viii be CON
y. next sunde- when the un-
H.. 81 o 30 y. m. The pub
'"'l'ed ~ attend.
,,, me S'swardess Board No. 1 Will
W., ,~.u'or a program Sunday afte~-
W $40 O'Clock The Rev. G..
Wr nasn van preach Mrs. Jesse
' NV Is the president.
VII, ~ usners popularity contest
n. . ,"a Tuesday night. Feb. rs at
/, . ,"ureh. Mrs. Elizabeth Brown
MI PRESIDENT Of this organization.
v,o-. " T. end Miss Vivian Mae.
D,,,.- wife and daughter Of the
M. re- attended services sunday
s ,.'' a few weeks illness Mrs.
,ooti"., smiths daughter is still
''"''ned to her bed.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Church of Our Father
Baptist

The pastor. the Rev Z. NJ kaig-
Ter, delivered a wonderful message
Sunday morning. Feb Ia from the
subject The Greater Righteous
ness text Matt. $50 After pre-
senting many helpful thoughts the
pastor concluded by informing his
hearers that only by surrendering
TO Jesus Christ and trusting him
for salvation. whatsoever will shall
obtain greater righteousness"
Al 3 30 D. M. the Rev Mr.. Kaig-
Ter preached al St Paul A VI. j..
church. He was accompanied hy
the Senior choir and usher hoard
Because OF the rainy weather al
y, Y p. l.. groups studied together
and rendered joint and surprise
program which was quite interest
Ing. Mrs Kaigler. president di-
rected the program.
The Rev. Mr.. King spoke at the
evening worship from the text lsi
Sam. 3O:6. The theme discussed
was Encourage yourselves in the
Lord
The Church OF Our Father and
pastor wish TO extend deepest avn
naihy 10 the bereaved families OF
Mrs. Carter and Mrs Timothy
Plans we're completed last week
for great revival service 70 he
held between King Solomon. Mace
donia aud the Church OF Our Faith
or TO begin the third Sunday IN
March. Further details will be
announced later in tie Tribune.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
St. Paul Temple

A fine congregation was present
at ST. Paul Temple OF Psychic
Science No. . Sunday, February
IL, at : p. m. at which time Chris.
tine Deloars Golfers, infant OF MIR.
and Mrs. Joe Golfers. OF Scotch
avenue, was christened The SER
vice was conducted by the pastor,
Rev. w. l.. Edwards.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-02-25
Metropolitan Com.
Tabernacle

Services held al the Metropoli-
tan Community Tabernacle last
Sunday were conducted by the pas.
tor. the Rev. John r.. Glover. Scrip
iure used was Acts 5i-2s I'm the
course OF his sermon The speaker
brought some very interesting
thoughts concerning Paul being
the chief sinner, lie compared
Paul with the sinners OF today.
Preaching WAS held a. 7:45 D. m,
The Young Peoples meeting was
held A. p, m.
Bible classes are held eacn
Tuesday and Thursday at 7.45 p.
n,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-11-07
BY SIR PHILIP GIBBS,
British War Correspondent.

WITH THE BRITISH FORCES
IN FRANCE, Nov. lover here the
troops In the line are as completely
cut of from all forms Of entertain
ment as though they were living on
an ice foe at the North Pole.
So far, no theatrical folk have
come out to give them a show and
after strenuous days of trenching
in wet ground they are flung back
onto their own resources in dark
little villages where there are no
cinemas, no inns and no social life
of any kind.
One battalion Of guards has set
good example by putting up a
variety show Of their own and I had
free seat at this performance. 1t
was in a big room once used as a
cement factory where they rugged
up stage with curtains made out
of old blankets fastened to wooden
beams. 1t was as cold as an ice
well, but laughter warmed us up.
Colonel Leads in Singing.
When I arrived, stumbling across
the darkness OF yard ankle deep
in mud, the hall was crowded by
the battalion and on the stage the
colombian old friend of mine whom
I remember as a subaltern-was
leading glee club who were doing
very well under his direction.
The compere of the show was the
regimental sergeant major with a
big mustache and the chest of
Hercules. What that SIN did during
the performance would not be be-
lieved by old soldiers to whom an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-11-07
Reich Propaganda Floods
ID. C.. and Other U.S.. Cities
Circulars Charge England Supplied
Polish Army With Poison Cos

Washington was we'll sprinkled
yesterday in a rain of German
propaganda which flooded Phila-
delphia, Boston, st. Louis and New
Jersey cities with mail circulars
charging that England supplied the
Polish army with poison gas.
The charges were printed on both
sides Of cheap. newsprint folder
and contained in square, dun
colored envelopes bearing Berlin
postmark. The addresses Of the
Washingtonians who received them
apparently had been taken from
telephone and city directories.
Some of the mail in New Jersey,
which ran into thousands Of letters,
was reported withheld from delivery
pending a ruling from the Post
ONCE Department, but spokesman
at the Department today said they
had received no communications on
the subject, nor could they estimate
how many letters arrived in WASH
ington.
Subscription Solicited.
One local recipient of a letter, the
Russian-born proprietor of beauty
salon in the 3400 block of Connect
cut avenue NV, brought the leaf1et
to The Star and said she had been
approached by two men of German
extraction in recent months who
wished her to subscribe to a paper
opposing the Federal Government S
foreign policies. The woman told
the men she was not interested, she
said, but one of them returned a
second time.
Another resident reported he re-
ceived one of the letters and in
formed the British Embassy, which
requested that the pamphlet be for
warded to it,
Postal officials said that so far as
they knew the circulation of such
propaganda was nothing new and
apparently violated no laws or regu-
lations.
The Newark Office of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation acknowl-
edged it had been informed of the
propaganda flood, but refused COM
ment, the Associated Press reported.
Philadelphia Sought.
The Philadelphia Inquirer said it
had learned the F. B. I. was seeking
a prominent Philadelphia" for
questioning concerning mailing lists
believed supplied to the German
government for propaganda pur-
poses.
New York City postal officials said
a shipment of the letters had ar
rived Saturday aboard the Italian
liner Vulcania, but that none ap-
parently were distributed in New
York.
They said the addresses apparently
had been obtained from city and
telephone directories.
A majority of the leaflets in Bos-
ton were delivered to a building
where the German Consulate for
merly occupied Offices. At Clifton,
N. j., postal authorities held up the
500 letters received there and ap-
pealed to the Post Office Depart
ment for ruling.
Most of the pamphlets, mailed