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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

Eva Jessye and her nationally
famous choir honored Detroit by
their splendid performance with the
Detroit Symphony orchestra Dec. 2,
In recognition for the past services
OF this celebrated choir, the Negro
Opera Guild entertained Eva Jessye
and her choir the following Sunday
evening at tea and reception given
at the Lucy Thurman Branch
YW.C.A.-
Margaret Rideout opened the pro-
gram with a selection by Coleridge
Taylor followed by Mrs. Fannie
Poole, reading; John Riley Of the
Eva Jessye choir. Miss johnson, ac-
companist; A. L. Phillinganes. violin
solo, Eloise Harrison, accompanist;
Mrs. Bryant, re-ding; Mr.. Nolan,
who is accompanist for The Eva
Jessye choir, piano solo. Eva Jessye
directed her choir in several num-
bers one OF which was her own COM
position.
Among the notables, we mention
the presence OF Mr.. and Mrs. Morne-
week. Mrs. Morneweck is the niece
Of Stephen Foster, the composer of
those songs all America sings and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

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INSTITUTE, W. Va, Dec. 8-The
students, faculty and friends OF
West Virginia State college were
treated 10 a Thanksgiving feast
Sunday evening, Nov. %, when
Zlato Balokovie, Yugo-Slav violin
list, appeared in an exciting recital
as the second feature OF the colleges
music series for the school year.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Feminine Foibles
And FancieS
By GLADYS
By GLADYS

a magnificent jeweled apple q.
done in rubies with emerald leaves
Gloria Swanson, the movie star
owns a sheaf of wheat, done in
diamonds Mae West has a
diamond lily,
Long suffering males have lived
through black mascara, black en-
ameled nails and now comes
black lipstick it is not how
ever as sinister as it would sound.
The black lipstick is like ebony
in the stick but turns to an
indelible, velvety red when APP
piled 10 the surely this
IS the beginning Of happier era
for lovers and laundries.
As long as we are reporting on
the newest foibles Of the frail
you will be seeing iridescent eye
shadow downcast eyes will
be heavily lidded with bronze
sparkling with a silver green or
violet starry with iridescent
blue or gold best applied with
a tiny camels hair brush.
Worlds Fair cocktail two
thirds Bourbon one-third
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Pro Musica In
A Successful
Canada Rectal

Last Sunday evening, Pro-Musica
Dramatique society, acappella choir,
directed by Neptune H. Holloway,
with Prof Albert Greenlaw, thrilled
an appreciative audience at the Trim
ity United church in Ingersoll, On
tario, Canada, Reverend Daniel,
minister.
Numbers rendered by the group
were: "Soon-a Will Be Don" by Cain,
Gently Lord" by Dett, Roll Chariot
Roll" and the traditional spirituals,
Plenty Good Room" IF l Had
Wings Of a Dove" and Were You
There?" Mr.. Greenlaw, soloist. Sew
eral solos were rendered by men,
bers OF the group.
Pro-Musica members were greet
ed with a banquet sponsored by TIN
Trinity cEirch upon their entrance
to Ingersoll at one of the finest res
taurants there. An informal fellow
ship and fireside chat followed with
Mr.. Greenlaw as chairman, was con-
Quoted in the church at which time
the group sarved a delicious repast
and sang numbers requested by the
young people of the church,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

IN TUE NEWS OF THE DAY
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
SOCIAL GROUP
ASSISTS WITH
furnishings

Early opening OF the new units
IN Brewster addition is being
heralded by an exhibit OF an at
tractively furr ished typical apart
ment. For several weeks. Mrs. Ar
nette Burwell Of the Alfred District
Welfare Department with her corps
OF workers has been busy selecting
tenants for bis addition. The public
Inspection OF this attractively fur
nished unit is being sponsored by
the Visiting Housekeepers Assocla-
ton under the dictatorship Of Miss
Marcia Ward All the furniture used
Is made available by the Goodwill
Industries cooperating with the VS.
ting Housekeepers Association in
this display.
The purpose is 10 demonstrate
how the units may be tastily and
sttractively equipped with furni-
ture at a reasonable cost Demon
stration units Of this nature have
been found by the local housing
authorities TO provide an excellent
public education while at the same
time supplying valuable suggestions
10 future tenants.
This method is being used more
more frequently as-a--f,re-
occupancy aid The apartment in
charge Of Mrs Callie Hayes. assisted
by other hostesses, will be open
daily from one to four p m. and on
Sundays from 1870 TO 400 pm, at
which time the public is cordially
invited. II is located at 500 Eliot
street.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

Italian Yarmouth = One tea
spoon curacao. one teaspoon ami
settle. orange peel. serve in old FASH
Toned cocktail glasses.
Serve grapefruit the way the HUI
las do it slice the fruit in
halt and score drop spoonful
of pure molasses between the slices
and in the center sprinkle with
cinnamon and bake under broiler
for five minutes.
IF YOU HAVE A JOB Per-
sonslity and personal appearance are
important the sloppy, careless
ly groomed person is seldom eff
cient A wise old Greek has
said Make every occasion a great
occasion as you never can tell when
fate is taking your measure for a
larger place Therefore every
day put your best foot forward in
action and appearance Choose
simple clothes for office work, tall
ored or not according to your type
Think out your wardrobe as
whole have some double
duty dresses and coats this
isn't Just a matter OF luck the
well dressed woman who goes to
business every day must plan well,
study her wardrobe buy it
gradually II need bel and then
proceed to enjoy it and certain
ly you will delight the hearts of
those with whom you come in con-
tact.
UNDER TWENTY Under
twenty is a fine age when
there are holiday parties to go TO
and handsome young men TO be
charmed.
Teen age girls in high school . .
emerging from that awkward age
and newly conscious Of their pretty
figures look up to college
girls and admire the way they dress
.Teeners. on a smaller scale
dote on the same types OF sweaters,
jackets, skirts, knock-about coats,
plaids, hoods. saddles, oxfords, and
such that their big sisters
are wearing on the campus.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
MAR RAGE
LICENSES

Frazier Cunningham, %, Freddie
Laster 49,; Albert Westbrooks, "a,
Mildred Owens, "a; Willie Porter,
25, Ruby Bowens, %; Major Evans
"a; Annabelle Hill, % driver Rouge,
Mich);
Robert Daniels, Is, Marguerite L.
barrow. Is; Leroy Gilmore, 25; &C.
ola Gilman, 10; James A. Berry. 60,
Daisy Swami. so; Bonnie Hardy, %,
Mary Nash, %; Jackson Martin, Al,
Linnette Baldwin, 81; Samuel L.
Gore, Al, Locke Hudson, 40; Clar-
ence H. Jones, 20, Emma Thorpe, %.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
'YStatuar
ExhibitToBe
HeLdDec.21

An exhibition OF living Statuary
By the world famous Springfield
College Golden Statuettes" will be
presented on Tuesday night, Dec. 81,
at the Downtown YM.C.A. 1t will
be jointly sponsored by ~ branches
throughout the metropolitan area
and is expected to draw an attend
ance OF well over 1000. The ex-
hibition is open to the public. both
men and women, as well as boys.
This famous troupe Of young col
lege athletes was seen in Detroit as
the main attraction at the lnterna-
tional " Sports Championships held
IN April, 1888. and was acclaimed by
all who saw them, newspaper critics
and the public alike, as the finest
and most artistic posing act ever
presented in Detroit. They recently
drew encore after encore in a tre-
mendous ovation at Madison Square
Garden, New York, before a crowd
Of 1900 spectators. .-
Their posing numbers and gym
castles program continue for two
hours and is built upon a cultural
and artistic appreciation of beauty.
grace and power. To spectator the
movements are executed so smoothly
and easily that they appear quite
easy to perform, although their
poses are perfected only after count
tess-1ours- patient practice-inH
balance and rhythm. Correct light
ing also plays an important part in
their act in order that distance and
height may be properly proportion
ed. On most OF the poses amber
with blue is used for a combination.
although to get a variety Of effects
Ia muiti-coiored spotlight is used in
several of the poses. Since simple
ness of line is the aim. a strong sill
houette is necessary for effectiveness
at a distance, so dark blue curtains
serve as the background for most OF
the posing.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
TRINITY HOSPITAL
N 0 7 { S

Trinity hospital is recognizing the
medical and surgical clinic. There
will be a Clinico Pathological con-
ference at the hospital Friday night
Dec. g. Speaker for the evening
will be DR.. S. E. Gould, pathologist
al Eloise, Mich.
The Detroit Medical society met
Al Trinity hospital last Friday night
Dr.. Alexander OF Kalamazoo, Mich,
was the speaker.
Horace c. johnson, business man.
sger. married Mrs. Margaret Hughes
Coates OF WashingtonpD, c., on De-
cember 2.
D. c. Mckinney Of Sherman street,
who was confined at the Edythe K.
Thomas hospital wishes to thank the
doctors and nurses Of the hospital
Jolly Strollers' Club No. and all
his friends for their kindness and
devotion during his recent illness.
He is treasurer OF the Strollers' club
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Former Atlanta Student
In French Air Corps

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec s-Harry
Merry, a native of Guadeloupe in
the French West Indies, who was the
first exchange student from a French
university to be enrolled in a Race
university in this country, is men,
Der Of the first company Of the 10Th
Air Battalion in the French army
it was learned this week. He is sta
toned at Villacoublay.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Brewster Homes Addition Gets 40 New Families
Negro Opera Guild Fetes
Famed Eva JessYe Choir

loves so well. Then, too, our own
Nellie Plante, star OF Aida and a
Just compliment to the Eva Jessye
choir, is demonstrating the type Of
artist that will make Detroit
famous.
Louis C. Blount gives invitation
10 you to attend the next Negro
Opera guild meeting at the Y.W.C.A.
on December IA.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
To South Carolina

Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Hill OF Brush
street are en- route to Greenwood
S. c., where they will attend the
funeral rites Of Mr. HIS mother
who passed December 3.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

The Ku Klux Klans pol1ed its
ugly hooded head in to view in
front of the Polytechnic High
School, last week when a band
OF the hoodlums appeared and
distributed pamphlets invit ng
male and female, protestants AMI
gentiles, over the age of Is, to
become members of the order. A
little later it appeared on West
Temple Street, burning the fiery
CROSS and distributed more
pamphlets which described its
activities as being Of the purpose
OF driving out Communists and
Bundsmen and other undesirable
citizens 1t still adheres to the
old propaganda of make Ameri-
ca white" and pointing out the
undss rabiltity of Negroes, and
Catholics and Jews as citizens
Of this great country. The Klan
promises to enter politics in a
big way in the coming elections,
especially in the selection of
judges, to serve in our courts.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

We are coming to the end of a
year that has brought US many
changes and uncertainties. The
spirit of good neighborlessness is
undergoing an empetuous period
while small nations and minority
groups are being crushed by the
big powers, like fanatical slaves
before a big Juggernaut But
why all of this strife and blood
letting conflict when the end
which al claim they wish to at
tain, is Peace. In my opinion, a
better way would be for the pow
ers to come together and be hon
est in their claims and proposals
and dismantle their war machin-
es.
"An ounce of prevention, is
said to be worth, "a pound of
cure and l believe that Amer
ica's fear would be calmed if the
various minority groups could sit
down around the table and agree
upon a program that would deal
iairly and honestly with all
groups; for instance, the Jews,
the Catholics, the Negroes and
the Protestants, represented by
such as heads of the B'nai-Brith,
Knights of Columbus, the NAA-
CP., the Civil Liberties League
and a representative fthe Pro-
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

DR.. Charles Diggs, % 73e East
18th Street. died at his home.
Wednesday December Sth at $3.50
am DR. Diggs is survived by his
son, DIR. Charles Diggs, Jr., of
Chicago and his daughter. Gwen
dolyn. wife of Rev. Clayton d.
Russell, of Los Angeles. He was
born in Mississ ppi in 1880; he
was educated at Lincoln Univer-
sity in Pennsylvania; took medi-
cal training at Mehary Medical
College; began practice at Waxa-
hachie, Texas; moved to Los
Angeles, 20 years ago in company
with DR.. R S Whitaker, and
the late DR.. j. T. Whitaker,
founder of the Dunbar Hosp tai.
He retired from practice about
year ago because of the serious
illness of which he succumbed.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

For Pacific Defender News Bur
eau.
The new special Federal Grand
Jury, just selected to sift charges
brought by Asst Attorney Gen
erals from Washington who have
been investigating antitrust law
violations by Southern Califor-
MIA contractors and builders, will
have serving upon it, for the
first time in the history of Calf,
two members of the race, in the
persons of Eli Brown, 2125 w
31st Street and Al Morgan, 1125
East 21st Street
Federal Judge Paul j. McCor-
mack has requested that the
names of more Negro citizens
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

81 use Nine. c. ]. Walkers
preparations exclusively be-
cause I get results from them
that ! am unable to get from any
other preparation" stated well
known business woman the
other day.
The secret of the remarkable
success of Nine. c. J. Walkers
preparations is in the fact that
they were blended by the late
Madam c. j. Walker to reach
certain definite conditions of the
hair, skin and scalp, and today.
after over thirty-f1ve years ON
the market, they are growing
increasingly popular. and not
withstanding the fact that the
Company has always refused TO
reduce the price on these goods.
they are still in demand every
where.
Mime. G. J. Walkers Glossine.
although more than thirty-five
years on the market, is still the
leader in its field. The reason
for this is because it not only
serves as scalp oil. but it gives
the hair that silky sheen and
natural gloss that is the delight
of every woman.
Nine. c. ]. Walkers Brown
Face Powder is not just another
Face Powder. but is the result of
years of experimenting to pro-
duce the perfect blend to impart
a velvetlike softness and at the
same time cooling and refresh
ing. Just the thing for these hot
days.
The Mime. c. ]. Wake won
derful preparations are sold by
Walker Beauticians and Drug
Stores everywhere. or you cy
write Thes Mime. c. J. WaV
Mfg. Company. direct. Ad1 4
The Walker Building. y
apolis. Indiana. F
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
NOT ME-. SAYS OPPONENT
TO NEW JOE IOUIs'
by Ted Yates

New York (C) 1t surely was .
peculiar situation that e,4s.ed at
the regular Monday night amat-
eur bouts at the Renas ssance Ca
siao when Buddy Mocte, AAU
and Golden Globes winner, step
reH into the ring. There was an
SOS. sent out for Joe Price who
was to have boxed Moore in the
main event. Even the plea of
Prices manager could not move
his charge from a hidden spot
Accord ng to many of the fans
] =. had taken a run out pow
der.'
Ona could hardly blame Pr'ce,
for after all Buddy Moore is rat
ed by both press and public 3
another up and coming 'jolting"
Joe Louis.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
YOU OWE IT TO
YOURSELF AND
LOVED ONES TO
MAKE THIS TEST

Countless numbers of suffering people the
world over have found welcome relief
through use Of Se-Basto Tea. You, too, may
find it the answer to your distressing need.
1t costs so little to try it -. only $1.00 for
q liberal package containing a two weeks
supply >. and with 1t you get positive
money back guarantee of satisfaction Why
delay discovering Se-BastO Tea for your
self You brew it like tea =. you drink
II like tea 1t tastes like tea with that
same smooth, mellow, satisfying character
-. yet, Se-Basto In more than a tea
rs . careful blend Of incidentally tested
and proved herbal ingredients just as the
Brothers Of Mercy prepare 1t in accord with
che principles discovered so many years ago
ew their rsvered preceptOr. Father Kniepp.
Decide now to take advantage Of this un-
usuAl opportunity for welcome relief from
suffering pin n one dollar bill 10 tha
sOupon below and your two weeks supply
Of Se-Basto Tea will be sent en- its srrand
II reerey By retura nail
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

Senior Senator from Cal for
ria, Hiram Johnson was put on
the spot by three different COM
mittees which he received in his
suit at the Biltmore Hotel, during
his short stay in Los Angeles
The question put to Senator
johnson was, "How would he vote
at the Gavagan Fish anti-lyneh
bill in the next session of Con-
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

should be placed in the jury
wheel. Sixty five were submitted
in the total of two thousand sug-
geSted; and the names of Brown
and Morgan care out in the final
wh;rl.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

Tho last sad rites were said
over Mrs. Rose Fowler of Oak
land, as she was lowered to rest
in the Oakland cemetery. She was
tho widow of the late Jasper
Fowler. founder of the Frield-
ship Baptist Church of Pasadena
and mother of John w. Fowler,
well known author lecturer and
political leader, of Los Angeles.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
OBSERVATIONS

"In the Spirit of Christmas, |
come to thank you for your pat
ience in reading the lines which
| bring to you; and to wish that
your holidays be MERRY and
that Santa be good to you"
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

There is a possibility that the
1910 Grand Jury of Los Angeles
County will have the honor o.
distinction of having upon its
panel, a N outstanding Negro.
Three of our most prominent
citizens have had their names
presented by three different Su-
perior Court Judges The names
of those successful ones and the
judges naming Thea. are Norman
O Houston, by Judge John
Beardsley; A. J. Booker, by
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

gress The question was promp-
ted by the fact that Senator
Johnson voted no on the Cloture
or gag rule" to Init debate
but the wiley senator evaded
answering directly by saying
watch the records"
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

The class of Radio & Electri-
city which has been conducted in
tho night school classes at JEFF
ferlson High School, as a tenn
porary try-out, has proved so
successful that the Board of Edu-
cation has decided to continue
this class with the hope of it
becoming permanent. This class
of radio and electricity at JEFF
ferson High, is the only one in
which Negroes have the oppor-
tunity to acquire sreh technical
knowledge in the entire educa-
tional system in Los Angeles.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
SPECIAL TO THE OMAHA
GIlDE

Mr.. Fred Williams is a former
Omahan, formerly associated with
the late Father John Albert
Williams on the Monitor.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23


ority group a chance TO enjoy the
full freedom and protection of the
constitution of these United Stat
es.
WINGED GODS TO BE
Thirteen students out of four
teen examined, passed the Civil
Aeronauties test for Flight sur
gaons at Howard university
where 63 aspirants to fly with
man made wings have register
ed. Since the opportunity for a
viators has been opened to our
young men, the embition of the
youth has been spurred and en-
comaged when it was REPORTED
that the Glenview Air school near
Chicago will train them if they
are sent by the United States
Government Under the act pas
sed by the 10th Congress, there
is no reason why Colored youth
who can pass the examination and
meet the test should not be ad-
mitt.d to ebery department in
the field of aviation. The Army
and Navy corp is not the only
place where capable and skillful
pilots can be used, for the COM
mercial field Is rapidly broaden
ing and capable men, regardless
of color, will probe of great value.
KENTUCKY CHIvALRY
PREVAILS
Down in the Blue Grass state,
the home of many racing champ
ions, where DUBLIN and feuds
were recognized past time, and
where Stephen Foster rode Old
Black Joe; this borderline state
has arisen and accepted the chal-
lenge "that tolerance must be-
come fact and not just a preach
ment." When the Governors Ad-
visory Committee on Negro Edu-
cation met in a meeting at Frank
fort and passed a resolution, rec
ognizing the right of Negroes to
take courses at the university of
Kentucky, not available elsewhere
it proved that Kentucky's claim to
be the "home of true sportsmen"
was no idle boast.
WHITE COLLARS TO SHINE
Down at Newark, N. j, Miss
Grace Eubanks, a comely member
of the race had just been appoint
ed assistant superintendent of the
Public Welfare Department. Ten
new case workers have been add
ed to the list of about three hun
dred, already working in the Vel
fare Department and this, infor-
nation Is about New Jersey,
state of Contradiction; where in
one portion of the state they are
beating and driving out Negro
workers, here in the industrial
center, they are beginning TO
recognize their worth and give
them an opportunity to prove
their value. There is a promise
OF 25 new white collar jobs for
Negroes and all of them will OPP
crate in a district where the
white population is two TO one cob
ored.
ETHEL LIKE ETHEL"
SAYS CRITIC
If Ethel Barrymore can be
classed "great" as a player, "then
says McDermott, after witnessing
"Mamba's Daughters, in Cleve-
land, that "the plays star, Ethel
Waters, as great" We agreed
with Mr. McDG@nott, but how
many of his fellow critics will?
-OO0
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

stant Bishopry, and resolve to
CSC its influence to give eacA min
GRITTY group a chance TO enjoy the
full freedom and protection of the
constitution of these United Stat
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

Judge Judge B. Rey Sehauer and
Floyd c. Covington, by Judge
Scott.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23

During his slsient days, Father
kneipp was sickly. He began ex-
perimenting with various herb teas
and from them regained his own
health. He spent the rest Of his
long and robust life ministering TO
suffering humanity. To-day. Father
Knoipp's wonderful work is carried
on by the Brothers Of Mercy at the
Sebastiancum Sanitsrium.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
NEWS
In Brief

For Pacific Defender News Bur
eau.
The Omaha guide., 1939-12-23
ETHEL LIKE ETHEL"
SAYS CRITIC

II Ethel Barrymore can be
classed "great" as a player, ''then
says McDermott, after witnessing
"Mamba's Daughters, in Cleve-
land, that 'the plays star, Ethel
Waters, as great" We agreed
with Mr. McDasnott, but how
many of his fellow critics will?