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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
LEADERS Want NEGRO DIVISION If
AMERICA ENTERS SECOND WORLD war
Many Negro Leaders Believe U. S.
Will Be Drawn Into War

pending national criss, the Bishop
president says
Jesse @. Thomas, national Urban
league official now in New York.
thinks there is u possibility that the
war, if it continues. may engulf all
the civilized nations, and thinks the
race will benefit through jobs ne
| tated by increased farm and
factory production whether the u.
!, S. is involved in fighting OF remains
I neutral.
, Although il would be better for
I, the race and the nation II Negroes
were included in the army il equal
/ footing, Mr. Thomas believes that
lif this rule IS not followed, he
should have training Ia separate
military units for his own protec-
ton # he is 70 cope with highly
!, trained soldiers Of other nations.
He ii also opposed 10 imitation to
service regiments, and considers it
dcbatahle how Tar the permanent
social status Of the race would be
changed BY war.
we should keep III mind that
] even though the economic position
Of oppressed people may be altered
by i war, that unless war il waged
against their oppressofs. very little
permanent change may occur in
their social status, Mr. Thomas de-
clares, adding, however, the Negro
is nevertheless III American citizen
and during wal shoad meet his
country's call with patriotism and
4 enthusiasm
/ Or. Waldo Howard Of Houston,
| president Of the National Dental as
sociation, asserts, Providing our
neutrality act will be broadened to
permit cash and carry policy,
can't see any direct OF indirect hene
tit for our group especially on the
economic side. However. our posi-
ton might be strengthened polite
| ally He IS against exclusice SER
vice as work regiments and favors
a Negro army division
While President w r. Wright Of
Lincoln university Pa, secs no adj
vantages for Negroes or anyone
| else he believes the Il. S. will
probably BE drawn II the war
continues over 4 long period" /"
| lie is opposed 10 formation Of a
Negro division, saying, "the nearer
We can come to the treatment Of
tho Negro as I'm American, the bet
ter Off we all shall be. !"
One .eader who has refused To
! comment is Dr. Emmet ]. Scott,
former assistant to the secretary OF
, war and now identified with the Ma.
{ tional Republican committee.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
Divided on Question Of Negro Divisions,
But All Oppose Use as Labor battallons;
some Demand Strict American Neutrality

CHICAGO, Sept 12.-(ANP) -
II the new European war continues
for ny appreciabie length Of time
the United States will eventually be
drawn into it, is the majority opin-
ION o1 aegio leaaers in sympos-
ium conducted by the Associated
Negro lsless.
As to Tie advisiability OF a sepa-
rate Negro divisoion and what bene
fits would aeeure to the race as a
resH OF this conflict, these leaders
are divided. Only IN the belief thai
Negroes should fight any attempt to
segrcgate them into labor battal-
ions is there unanlmity Of opinion.
Declaring his aetest for the meth
ods and actions Of uitlcrs and stat
ing the sympathies Of the American
people and particularly Negroes
must almost naturally be on the
side Of the demoeraciea, DIR. Rufus
H. demeat, president Of Atlantis
university, says:
If the European conhice lasts
over a year, it is almost certain W.
shall be drawn into it. Should this
come, | believe Negroes should be
included IN all Of the armed forces
Of Or nation in every branch.
should prefer to see Negroes com.
pletely integrated rather than form
ed into special divisions or units
But this is not major question.
IF the nation goes to war, we
must fight as we have always done
| and we must expect, with the vic,
tory, large measure of freedom
and democracy for all Of the peo.
pies Of the country.
Because what affects Europe
| will ultimately affect America ane
the world is scientifically one to
day," A. M. +. Bishop David Henry
Sims, Philadelphia, forcsces Ameri
cas- entry If hostilitics eontinu,
long enough.
Negroes who enlist will have
! greater opportunity than before, fol
| the reason that this war will brint
a fuller consciousness Of the Nc
gro's worth and service says th'
noted prelatc. Il hate war, bu
since II must be, the Negro vii
share whatever good there is com
ing out Of it,
Saying that if co.ored soldier
were to be used exclusively as serv
iec regiments or stcvcdores,
should be fought to the fullet b
all leaders and churches Of bot
races, Bishop Sims added, Il favo
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15
3I'll Buy Where
/ Please

CINCINNATI | was walking
down Central Avenue Friday Sep
tember 9Th, and noticed that the
Cincinnati Negro Chamber Of Com
merce was picketing Meyers Grocery
at 1413 Centrd Avenue. A young
man was carrying a banner with the
inscription, Meyers grocery is un
fair to colored. If you have airy
race pride please stay away. Several
Continued on Page p
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

Appointment OF G. Wallace Haw-
kins as executive secretary Of Cedar
Avenue Y. M. G. A. was announced
recently BY pr. G. v. Thomas, gen
eral secretary Hawkins succeeds
Charles f. Frye. secretary Of the
branch snce 1921, who retired re-
Gently His appointment was un-
Continued on page two)
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

look after the damaged auto, the
bishop and other members Of his
party proceeded BY train 20 Choma
to complete visits 10 several mission
points. None Of the party was in
jured.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

what?
It's no secret that every time Joe
packs his crown on his back and
climbs through the hempen ropes,
the oily mob who control the fight
racket wait only for hi INTO STUN
bic his toe. The likes Of Joe Jae-
Continued en- page seven)
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

The Brown Destroyer must cer-
tainly hear some of the wild rum
ors flying through the air these days
Local md national seribes, white
and colored alike, seem to feel there
is some plan afoot to rob Joe of
his precious diadem. Well, al we
can say in rebuttal to that is---so
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-09-15

J paaka md i wrecking crew was
cent after tho car.
leaving his son and chauffeur to
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
IN THE MAIL

IN THE MAIL
Iris and Doris Bell thought
Of US all she way down in
Admission. Ala. FL. and seat US
our very first card this Christmas
pretty red baekgreend-witf1-
skaters and sleigh riders in black
silhouette. .-.
The largest one we have re-
ceived so far e.. comes from the
Ports family, John, Leonora and
Sylvia it is basically white
vellum then there is an
artistic arrangement Of blue and
silver paper, and something very
like snow paler blue bells
Tired with silver ring out the Xmas
greeting. e..
The most unique one. so far d.
comes from Laura and william
Pfckens it is a mail box
spouting letters OF Xmas cheer and
each may be opened and contains
greeting the very last con-
tains their names.
Lucinda Murtishaw sends a Wal.
Disney lamb eamboling across
starry background.
Bobbie Anderson's is huge
.Uhite-peinsettis lined with
red and having heart Of red.
Marguerite Williams combines
Xmas cheer with an invita-
ton to open house at her
home on Xmas day 49,. from six
until nine. We will be there.
Agnes and Sam Lewis chose a
risky little scotty dashing
across the front page with letter
inside he comes TO an abrupt
stop and gives the message.
There are other pretty ones from
The Forest Lodge Beauty Salon .
the John Jacksons the Levi
McDowells and others which we
will describe next week. g.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
CONANT GARDENS
COMMUNITY ASSN.

The Conant Gardens Community
association met Thursday evening al
Vernon Chapel AME. church on
Norwood with the president. LLOYD
Golfer, presiding. After the routine
of business, the program OF the eve
ming was present. Attorney P Piper
presented Lieut.. Brown OF the Pre-
cinct 1l-DaYison- Police Station.
Lieut., Brown spoke on Crime, and
some of the major causes The as
ISOLATION has as one Of its objects,
direct contact with all civic agen-
cies and will bring from time to
time speakers prominent in all phas-
es Of civic life A large number OF
members was present. Other Off
GERS are Mr.. Dosh Dean, Jr., secre-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23

In order to acquaint the ladies Of
Flint and elsewhere with the high
grade face creams that the Holly
wood Makeup Men are Using 10
giving facials to the hundreds. OF
women in Flint. the Hollywood
Makeup Studio is giving absolutely
free a dram size Of Hollywood
Exotic perfume which is valued at
$500 with the purchase Of a jar OF
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23

the famous Strawberry Cleansing
Cream;
The regular price of the Straw
berry Cleansing Cream is $500 for
the "a ID, and the container Of this
cream is made out Of expensive
baker-lite, but il you will fill out
the coupon below and mail it with a
dollar Money ORDER you will i'm
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
A SPECIAL OFFER
H0LL YW00D MAKE up STUDIO OFFERS FREE Rec
TRIAL SIZE OF H0LLY WOOD EXOTIC PERFUMES

mediately receive a $500 size Of
the Strawberry Cleansing Cream
and a $500 size OF the Hollywoods
Exotic perfume both for Sl.OO.
Print your name and address on
this coupon below and mail II with
one dollar money order to H. L.
Warner. Michigan Chronicle, 26a
Eliot street, Detroit, Mich,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
THE WORLDS GREATEST
CHILD PIANIST

Phillippa Duke Schuyler Q
y,iIi amaze Detroiters when
She appears here on Sunday. Dec
al She is only eight years
of age and is already &C.
claimed as a pianist composer
and poet She has composed
50 musical pieces and is the
only child in the world 10 broad
east her own compositions over q
aation-wide hookup.
Benjamin De Casseres o., Of
'bS Detroit Times wrote Of
aer' IN 1897 =. that her poetry
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
Eastern Dist. Women
fnWoman S Program

Many encouraging compliments
were offered Mrs. Clemens, secre-
tary Of the Eastern District Baptist
association, who aided the group in
its Women's day program Decem-
her IA and IS, at the Liberty Bap-
fist church, Reverend Smith is
pastor.
DR.. Timberlake, pastor Of a Pom
tiac church was teacher during the
three-day service A capacity audi
ence was in attendance. In the next
meeting, a large ass mbly is ex-
pected.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
THE PHIs PLAY SANTA

The entire cast Of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
. was entertained. and royalty by the members Of
Phi Delta Kappa sorority sponsors of the operetta last
Saturday afternoon in the auditorium of the YWCA..
there much ice cream that the kiddies had to
stop eating whole box of candy for each one beside
There was symphonola. which played at their bid
ding any current tterbug contest for cash
prize crowned the day. and the first prize went to
Julian Witherspoon and his partner Dawn Watson Sir
3andprat witch Hex Second prize went to Lloyd
Watson who played Dopey and his partner was Thema
Evans the dancing tiger of the production.
Even the tinest the entered into the spirit
. and danced with dimnutive partners....
The Phs left stone unturned and whereas they are
heavily laden with shekels they have made 81 Riddles
happy over a period of five months which is some
thing to crow about. r.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
Special Notice

Because of Christmas holiday,
all society, club and church news
must be in our office saturday,
December 90 for inclusion in
the next weeks edition of the
Michigan Chronicle. Tuesdays
schedule will be as usual.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
CONDOLENCES


To the bereaved families of Sam Shelby. and to the
Mallory Banks in the passing of their mother, Mrs Sadie
Banks Mrs Banks was Just Mother Banks to the
OF us who to Violet Mr.. Shelby was well
known and familiar figure about Paradise Valley the
popular parent of popular children These empty places
at Xmas dinner will be mourned by many.
Other sad in the death of Mrs Sophrona
Bagnall. who lived here years ago. She died in
Chicago and buried in Toledo. her recently adopt
ed home....
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
tary and Mrs. Mack Grant, treasurer
ETHEL WATERS IN
'MAMBA'S DAUGHTERS"

Have you been to see Ethel Waters
in "Mambas Daughters" Do go by
all means, you will miss a rare treat
il you do not see that production.
We have not words at our disposal
to adequately express the dramatic
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
Conant Gardens
and About
BY LEILA MAE HENDRICKS
"CHRISTS KIND OF
A CHRISTMAS"

wish you Christs kind OF a Christ
mas
So full Of good thoughts and good
cheer
That you couldn't forget all the
comfort it brought
II you tried for the rest of the year.
Il wish you the laughter Of children
And the greetings from dear ones
away,
The handclasp of friends and the
smiles of the poorl
81 wish you Christs kind Of q
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23

Makes His Violin Cry. it does something the heart
strings.
It seems that George Isabel. had birthday. week
ago and is badly singed result of trying to blow out
candles his birthday cake friend suggests that
he use a fire extnguisher next year..
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23

Progress is being made in Brazil In
increasing the per hectare proouc"on
Of sugar.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23

those whom they think worthy
and who would not otherwise gel
IN Gee the play.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
SIGMAS INITIATE FIVE

Mrs. Juliette Boykin,. northern
regional director OF Sigma Gamma
Rho sorority was in the city
over the week end for the
initiation ceremonies Of five Wayne
university girls, into Alpha Eta
Undergraduate chapter D.. The
ceremonies were held in the Blue
room Of the Lucy Thurman branch
Y.W.CA. last Saturday. .s
Following the initiation ceremon-
les the Sigmas were hostesses
10 Ethel Waters star Of
4Marba's Daughters" e..
Miss Waters is sponsoring a thea
tire party for the Sigmas and friends
this Wednesday night.
For the occasion she will
secure first floor seats for them
at half price e. in addition to
which she will purchase IS seats
70 be distributed by the Sigmss to
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23

fervor and tineness with which Miss
Waters interprets the role of "HA-
gar" a poignant portrayal Of supreme
mother love. In the fourth scene Of
the second act, when she killed Gil
ly Button, the betrayer of her
daughter. the audience breathed an
immense sigh OF intense satisfaction.
We did not care so much for the
plot as such, rather sordid we
thought, but the sublime and superb
acting Of Miss Waters made one for
get the sordidness of the story and
only marvel at the performance Of
the artists. We found certain scenes
tugging at our heart strings and our
selves emotionally upset So see the
play and watch your reactions.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
MITCHELL MEMORIAL
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev r. L. Byrd, pastOr

The Sunday school was well at
tended on last Sunday despite In
clement weather. The children are
now ready to present their Christ
mas program on Christmas eve at 4
o'clock. Come out and see what the
youngsters have prepared for your
entertainment
Do not forget, the children are
expecting you at their program.
May the new understanding of ON
nipresent spirit substance prosper
you in all ways" is the Christmas
greeting OF your scribe-Mrs. Valera
Jackson
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23
BY GLADYS MILLS

ERMA MORRIS IN SECOND PIANO RECITAL
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-23

Odessa Trotter has the gorgeous fur trimmed coat
In town and a stunning fur trimmed chapeau to match
she nestles costly in Just coolies OF silver fox.
Evening star., 1939-09-12

was authorized to represent the as
sociation before the Public Utilities
Commission In the near future In op-
position to the proposal of the Capt.
tai Transit Co. to discontinue street
car service on Rutternut street east.
The group also approved Mr.. Cor
bins resolution against the proposed
traf1ic loop Of the transit company
from Butternut street through Blair
road.
The business session was preceded
by an entertainment program fea-
turing children of the Takoma Rec
reation Center under the direction
of Arthur Kriemelmeyer, director,
assisted by Mrs. Louise Rains.
The program included a hill billy
band, composed of Bill and Ned
Wallop and Jimmy Lartz; songs by
Guy Shawen, Barbara Jane Smith
and Mary Julia Curley and the rec
reation center Girls Glee Club.
There also were exhibits of the
children's handiwork during the
summer. including pillows, dolls,
clothing, cloth pocketbooks, painted
wooden animals, bookends, wicker
baskets and complete wooden set
of the seven dwarfs.
The association met In the Whit
tier School.
Evening star., 1939-09-12
Manor Park Citizens
Protest Blair Road
Special Assessment
Association Proposes
To Free Certain Owners
Of Costs

Condemning as unfair the pro-
posed District assessment of Manor
Park residents for the improvement
of land along Blair road, the Manor
Park Citizens Association last night
vigorously opposed the levying Of
assessments against property own
ers west of Blair road except those
who own property Immediately
abutting the condemned area. The
group further demanded that the
expense of the condemnation should
be cared for by the general fund of
the District.
This land will in no way benefit
Manor Park residents" declared
John D. Smoot, originator Of the
resolution. II can't see why District
residents should be taxed to increase
the value of Maryland land, be-
cause that's how this matter will
eventually end"
Opposition also was expressed by
the association to the proposed SUBJ
stitution of a 40-foot semi-restrict-
ed zoning adjustment for the pres
ent 40 foot restricted in the terri
tory on the west side Of Fifth street
between Tuckerman and Underwood
streets NV.
Sees Property Depreciation.
According to T. w. Buckley, chair
man of the Zoning Committee, the
change in zoning would permit the
erection of semi-detached dwellings
across the street from detached
ones, thus lowering the property
value of the latter.
In addition, members complained
that there would always be the pos
sibility of placing a store in one Of
the semi-detached houses, and then
rezoning the entire block to COM
mercial.
Mr.. Buckley indicated his inten-
ton to appear before the Board Of
Zoning Adjustment on October 4
to protest the proposed change and
asked the cooperation Of the group
in appearing with him at that time.
To Protest Car Curtailment.
George A. Corbin, chairman OF the
associations Utilities Committee,
Evening star., 1939-09-12

Safety depends on you, not on
the other man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
COMEDY HIT TO END AT CAPITOL
 THIS EVENING
You Can't Cheat an Hon est Man. Has Final
 Showing Here

w. c. Fields now has new weap- on with which to carry on his feud with Charlie Mccarthy Tired of the insults Charlie had been hurling at him, Fields finally decided to fight wood with wood" So he de- igned a dummy, Oliver, who made public debut in UniversaIs You Can't Cheat An Honest Man" end ng at the Capitol tonight
 Oliver, funny looking cnap with l typical Fields nose, high cheek bones, black hair and bushy black eyebrows, was made in the Univer- sal carpentry shop. Then Fields fig ured out a very funny sequence in which he could use Oliver in You Can't Cheat An Honest Man" Of course, Fields isn't a ventriloquist so he wore big false mustache when operating his dummy.
 Supporting Fields, Bergen and Mccarthy in You Can't Cheat an Honest Man" are Mortimer Snerd Constance Moore, Mary Forbes Thurston Hall, Princess Baba, John Arledge, Charles Coleman, Edward Brophy, Arthur Hohl, Blacaman the animal hypnotist and radios "Ro- chester, Eddie Anderson.
 The picture was produced by Les ter Cowan and directed by Holly woods ace comedy maker, George Marshall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
ROMANTIC : COMEDY
 ON SCREEN TONIGHT
 ENDING AT COLISEUM

The gay outdoors season brings out all the splendor of light flowery and wispy fmery in fashions -- and Loretta Young. Hollywood's fore most ambassadress of thrilling cos hume, arrives just in time to regale the feminine contingent of Juneau with several of the most gorgeous creations she ever has lavished upon her thousands of fans.
 Three Blind Mice" which ends tonight at the Coliseum Theatre is a gay, romancing story, and a perfect vehicle for Loretta's gos- samer-g glamour type of dramatic art. The story of a girl who determines to marry a millionaire is from the pen of stephen Powys The screen version of this as yet unproduced stage play was prepared for the screen by Brown Holmes and Lynn Starling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31

native resident of Sitka, was found dead in her room Thursday evening, after she had been reported missing for two days. Her death, according to examining physician, Dr. W. O. Charteris, was due to natural causes.
 No one knows exactly how old Mrs. Anderson was at the time of her death, but it is said that she was thirteen at the time of the purchase of the Territory from Russia. She was one of the first girls to take up school work in the Training School, as Sheldon Jackson Mission. was once known.
 Rev. J. L. Webster read the fun eral service and interment was in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
 Donald Stickney, formerly of Pet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31

cal men were registered during the morning. Only few of the 250 who indicated their desire to work on the project were put to work clear ing brush and timber Wednesday afternoon.
 At least two local concerns, the First Bank of Sitka and the Colum- bia Lumber Company of Alaska, were granted contracts for services and materials by the contractors. The bank had been designated as depository for payroll funds, and the lumber company will supply sev- eral million feet of lumber for the base within the next year, the first 100000 feet being required within the next 60 days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
News Noies
 From Siika

SITKA, Alaska, Oct 25.-Special Correspondence)- General Superin- tendent o. I. Hail and Personnel Or ficer R. L. Dyer of the Puget Sound Dredging Company and affiliated companies immediately made ar engagements upon their arrival here Wednesday morning to begin pre- paratory work on the Sitka Naval Air Station on Japonski Island.
 Employment applications from To-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31

Thanksgiving" by the intermediate grade pupils.
 Address of Welcome to Teachers -Arne Shudshift President of the School Board
 Resp0nse-Supt Calvin Poole
 Songs-"Pocr Mans Garden" - Kenneth Russell, and Our Yester- days Herbert Leslie, by Mrs. Glen Kirkham.
 Piano Solo--'Sextette from Lucia
 Ernest Oberg.
 Refreshments will be served by the Executive Board.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
MISS FRASER HOSTESS
 SEWING CLUB MEET

Monday night Sewing Club meet ing was held last night at the home of Miss Elizabeth Fraser in the form of Halloween party. A col orful decorative scheme carried out the Halloween motif in the rooms and on the table. There were two contests, and the winners were Mrs. Leonard Johnson and Mrs. Dale Fleek
 For the next meeting November 13 Mrs. Tom Cashen will be the hos tess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
DOUGLAS TRANSFERS
 CAUTIONED FOR TONIGHT

Douglas City officials this morn ing issued the warning that anyone defacing or destroying property will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. There will be no mediat- ing influence of Halloween to in- terfere, they say.