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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
The writer's thoughts do necessarily represent the
and opinions of this paper.

I the exception OF the Firms, the Mag
vars, the European Turks and the
Russians. (not the white RussiansJ
which are all Mongolisns, the rest
OF the people OF Europe are made
up OF Caucasians divided into three
original stocks. Nordics, Alpines
and Mediterraneans. Chose OF our
readers who have been attending
the Negro History lectures at the
Y.M.C.A. know what | am talking
/ abovt) OF these three basic stocks,
the Nordics were the warriors and
conquers, the Alpines were the
workers. and the Mediterraneans
wer; the artists.
/ For thousands OF years these Nor
die warriors descended periodical
Il y from the icy lands OF Scandi-
nsvia and northern Europe down
upon the rest of Europe and over
ran, sacked, pillaget and conquered
everything they found on their way.
We know them in history by the
various names OF Goths. Visogoth,
Ostrogoths, Vandals, Franks, leu
tons, Kelts. etc. 1t was in one Of
these raids in Central Europe and
the Balkans that the Nordics con-
quered grest-peFtion OF the Al
pines, reduced them TO slavery.
imposed on them forced amalgama-
ton. and as result the Slavic race
was created. They are called Slavs
for that reason: They were the
slaves OF the Nordic overlords
Everywhere they went these Nor
dies carried with them their lust
for war, power and overlordship,
and this has been the Inspiration of
many world conqucrors Of the white
race from Alexander the Great and
Julius Caesar on down.
Today, this lust for world domina-
ton which is translated in the con-
quest OF practically every portion
Of the world by Great Britain and
France: the present love for con-
quest and lust for power of Ger
many; the past history OF Holland
and Spain when they were the world
powers of their day; the desire OF
Italy TO ape England and re-live the
ancient glories Of the Roman En-
pre-; and in the eternal superiority
complex of the American white
man, all of this is in sharp contrast
with the racial theology OF the Ne
gro who in his condition of SUBJ
ject race struggles and aspires TO
a place of recognition among the
civilized people Of the world,
How can we reconcile these two
racial ideologies? How can we
have amalgamation without bring
ing these two people TO meeting
of the minds" on this very impor-
tant point? There is no question
that there is a clash OF racial ide-
ology between these two people;
and, where there is clash, there is
no amalgamation. We will continue
this same thought in our next in
stallment.
X ~
NEGRO HISTORY CLASSES,
under the auspices of the Negro
Nationalist society, are being con-
Quoted personally by Atty. Ra-
mon A. Martinez every Monday
night at s o'clock, at the Y.M.C.A,,
on Elizabeth near st. Antoine, No
admission charge. The last period
the evening will be dedicated
TO a round-table conference on
current events, including the pres
ent European war, and how It may
affect the-Negro- world Every
body Is invited.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
FAR EAST
N E W S
By JESSIE McGILL

Masses at Sacred Heart church
were we'll attended on Sunday
which was the second Sunday.
Holy communion was admins
tered TO the Holy Name Men and
Boys. After mass. the men and boys
marched in a body TO the school
dining room for their regular
monthly meeting and program,
Taylor was presiding over the pro-
gram and he presented several stu
dents who gave brief outlines OF The
school and its activities
Ri. Rev. Father Kern, visiting
priest, delivered the address.
He accompanied the men on the
retreat at the Catholic Workers
farm. His subject: Catholic in Ac-
ton" Special praise was given the
president. Jesse McCauly, by Rev.
Kern. for the wonderful program
presented. Rev. John Odell spon-
sored the breakfast which followed
services.
Announcement was made by
Charles Rawlings, and an invitation
extended 10 the congregation to at
tend a benefit card party to be
given at St. Peter Claver Commu-
nifty House, Friday evening, Novem-
Der II.
Let us turn 10 the scriptures for
the week. The gospel was taken
from St. Matt. 1924; the parable of
the wheat and the cookie. Daily
readings are as follows; ST. John
a:47, Eccles I'll; Tobias 3:l4; | ST.
John SO and St. Matthew 5:4.
Let us all do our part in the COM
munity fund drive.
Mrs. Marian McGill returned
home Sunday night from Cincinnati
where she was entertained by
friends and was the house guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Rhodes,
A luncheon was given in her
honor by Mrs. Gladys Redd and Mrs.
Effie Reid.
Miss Jessie Mae McGill left FRI
day 10 enter 81. -Mary's of the
Woods Convent where she will
study music and will major in
business. Many socials were given
honoring her leaving.
Eli Palmer and R. Robinson mo-
tored to Lexington, Ky. on Friday,
t, visit relatives and friends. Mrs.
McGill. daughter and granddaugh-
ter, accompanied them to Cincinnati.
Miss Jessie Mae McGill wishes to
thank her customers for the fine
cooperation and support given her
and hope that all will continue TO
read the Michigan Chronicle which
will be delivered as usual by her
father.
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MITCHELL MEMORIAL
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. E. T. Byrd, Pastor

Sunday school begins every Sum
day morning at Gas. D. c. Beard
superintendent They, are solicit
ing membership for the Sunday
school especially those whose
parents are not connected with any
church. Miss Cathryn Brandon
played very important part in the
Sunday school the past two SUM-
days. Mr.. Beard is asking that all
children attend regularly so that
they may be prepared for the ac-
tivities of the Christmas season.
Milton Hopkins has consented to
assist with the Sunday school pro-
gram at Christmas time. All chill
dren, members and friends are in
vited to take an active part in these
festivals.
Rev Susie Blair was the speaker
on last Sunday at l0:45. Her sub
ject was Faith OF Our Fathers" A
practical sermon and TO the point,
For special music the choir gave a
splendid rendition of Rejoicing in
the Lord" Charlie Smith, bass
soloist.
The following visitors were pres
emit: Milton Hopkins, Mrs. M. B.
King and Calvin Taylor. Visitors are
always welcome and are requested
to register in order that the church
may acknowledge their presence.
Rev. E. p. Gorham, the district
superintendent, held his third quar-
terly conference on last Thursday
evening. His text. "Demus has for
saken me for the things OF this
world" A very appropriate subject
for this age.
The Epworth League seems to be
quite popular. On last Sunday the
leaguers were the guests of st. Paul
Of Eight Mile road They carried
a goodly number and rendered. a
very splendid program. Mrs. Julia
Frazier accompanied them. On next
Sunday they go to Pontiac to as
sist Rev Walker with his building
fund. Marjory Tolliver still has her
subscription can see her and
avoid the last minute rush. Ruth
Watts has been elected as treasurer
of the league.
The choir holds social evenings
the third Friday evenings in each
month. Friday evening the choir
will be entertained by Mrs. Calvin
Taylor at the residence of Mrs
Byrd. Please be present. Last month
the choir was entertained graciously
by Mrs. Sarah Watts. The cake and
cream were delicious and il you
were not present you missed neal
although your part was well taken
care Of.
So they are looking forward with
much anticipation 10 their meeting
with Mrs. Taylor. Rev. Byrd will BIZ
present.
Mrs. Gladys Light Jackson is now
at Eloise hospital. As you know she
was out at Worthwhile for quite
long time. Kindly pay her a visi
as soon as possible, The church il
now located at l840s Gallagher
street and the members thank thu
J Community for the interest shown
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
THE GOOD NATURED TURN
DOWN WHEN YOU FALL FOR
THIS OLD SALVE YOU ARE
SKATING ON THIN ICE

Every prospect has his own indi-
vidual method of meeting and deal
ing with salesman just the same as
every salesman has an established
policy in his work.
The policy Of the prospect repre-
sents the bars and barriers he builds
around himself as a fortfication
against the cunning OF the many
statesmen who call upon him. This
policy may be modified by the APP
proach of personality of any one
salesman. but in a general way it is
always the same and the salesman
who gets the business is the one who
successfully solves the defense and
gets in behind the said barriers to
the true nature OF the man himself.
Inasmuch as the prospect usually
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
The Michigan Chronicle
Detroit, Michigan

Detroit. Michigan
Gentlemen:
At the recent conference Of the
Tenth District Of the Omega Psi Phi
fraternity the following resolution
was passed:
Whereas the Tenth District con-
ference of the Omega Psi Phi fra
ternity is convened at Wayne uni
versity in the city Of Detroit, Mich,
on the date OF October 20-2l, and
whereas we are in receipt OF GER
tain facilities. courtesies and conf
siderations from the management
and persons of the Michigan Chron-
icle which has added much to the
success of this conference, therefore
be it resolved, that the conference
go on record as expressing its graft
tude TO the Michigan Chronicle and
that the Tenth District representa-
tive be directed to forward this
resolution TO the proper persons
Resp ,ctfully, Charles E. Harry,
Tenth District Representative
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
BOOK REVIEW

flow status in the curriculs Of Ne
gro institutions"
Among the interesting findings
OF Professor Canady are that there
are only four Negro institutions in
the country where one can get an
undergraduate major in psychology"
that only two institutions offer
course in race psychology: none
offers one on the psychology of the
Negro. Only five Negroes reported
any published research in the field
of psychology and the author closes
isis study by wondering .,l1hai-Ne=
gro psychologists have been and
are doing besides teaching"
I This pamphlet is the first OF a
series dealing with the curricula OF
Negro colleges and is a very healthy
sign of a much-needed self-analy-
sis by these institutions. Psychol-
ogy does not stand alone in neg
lect by many OF the better-known
Negro schools. Students planning
to enter a Negro college are those
who should be most interested in
the findings OF these studies. 1t
is true that the colleges which do
or do not offer certain types OF
courses are not named but the in
terested student will be able to
discover for himself if the school
OF lis choice offers the type OF
work which he wishes to pursue.
and Professor Canady's study gives
a basis for evaluating the colleges
on their offerings in psychology.
X X X
Ira Aldridge. American Negro
Tragedian and Taras Schevchen-
ko, Poet of the Ukraine" by Marie
Trommer; Published by the au-
thor. 1884 Sixty-second street,
Brooklyn, NY, 1889; SIS. IA PIP.
Miss Trommer- has chosen amin
teresting subject in the association
OF these two men, one an American
Negro. the other a Russian OF pea
SAINT birth. The execution of her
idea is not quite so fortunate. Even
were the figures better known than
Aldridge and Schevchenko, IA pages
OF the size which Miss Trommer has
used in her small pamphlet would
be far too few to deal adequately
with her subject. In the case of
these two men her treatment is Of
necessity very sketchy.
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=
i loses inspiration and ceases to
achieve,
From the time OF the destructive
fire at Alexandra, Egypt, and the
fall Of the great seats of learning
at Timbucioo. Africa lost much Of
her history; and today we find our
selves scattered all over the world,
laying claim to alien nationalities
and even races.
We know little about from whence
we came and have little written
history TO inspire us, to perpeiuate
ourselves and the ideals for which
our fathers fought and died.
LABELED SUPERIOR"
1t is the policy Of the white world
10 keep us DIVIDED; TO keep us in
a position where we can be easily
handled and exploited. They know
that one OF the most effective ways
to do this is to destroy all trace;
OF our ancient history and attribute
the glory Of our ancestors, 10 white
ptopies we dit Taught III sSHuo
| that all achievement worthwhile is
traceable to the white man. Ever,
conceivable kind Of propaganda tC
impress us with the superiority o.
our white brother is disseminated
among us. Hence we unconscious
ly assume an inferior attitude anc
the white man walks through tn,
world labeled superior
TRAINED PARROTS
We need race patriotism To b,
patriotic one must be able ibrSa,
truly, my country-my flas-m,
history my ancestors my lradi
tons. Our songs must be designed
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
Reviewed by GERTRUDE MARTIN
Five North Carolina Negro Edu-
Gators" The University Of North
Carolina Press, Chapel Hill. NC.
1888; S1.00; l42 DID.


The University OF North Carolina
Press deserves particular common
dalton for its pioneering work in
the field OF Negro literature in ad-
dition 10 the very excellent books
on general topics which it publishes
This volume dealing with the lives
OF five of North Carolna's best
known Negro edtiestofs- -sH-ex-
ample of a new approach 10 gath
eFing and presenting biographical
material.
Under the direction OF DR.. N. C.
Newbold. director OF cooperation in
education and race relations in
North Carolina, committees OF stu
dents with the guidance OF faculty
members at nine colleges were as
signed the task of preparing these
sketches. or these colleges five
were Negro and four white insti-
buttons in North Carolina. This
type OF productive cooperation far
outweighs any defects which re-
suit in unity and style.
The four men discussed in the
book were all outstanding figures
in the early history of higher edu-
cation for Negroes in North Caro-
lima. Simon Green Atkins 1853
1880 directed the policies of the
Slater Normal and Industrial
school, later known as Winston
Salem Teachers college. from 1895
until the year of his death. James
Benson Dudley d859-l925) served
as president OF A. and T. college at
Greensboro from 1896 until the
time of his death.
Peter Weddick Moore f658-f934}
was the first president of the Eliza
beth City State Normal school from
its founding in 1892 until his re-
tirement in 1928. Finally, Ezekiel
Ezra Smith Q852-l932 held the
position of principal at the Fayette-
vile State Normal school from 1888
TO 1888 when he resigned to be-
come Minister to Liberia. On his
return he again became principal
Of the Fayetteville school and
served from 1891 until his death.
The one woman educator, Annie
Wealthy Holland Q87l-l93D organ
ICED the first colored P.-T.A. group
in North Carolina, served as state
supervisor of elementary education
and did much to promote industrial
education and to form cooperative
groups among Negroes for mutual
benefit.
This book is designed primarily
to be used as supplementary read
ing n the upper grades Of the state
public schools. Yet the stories it
tells OF the rise of these five men
and women from the most humble
beginnings in each case to posi-
tions of importance and respect
should prove inspiring to Negro
youth anywhere.
Psychology In Negro Institu-
TONS" by Herman G. Canady.
West Virginia College Publica-
ton. Institute, VIVA. 1899.
This pamphlet is designed to point
out the offerings in psychology at
the different Negro colleges. A
group of so OF the better known
Negro institutions were sent ques-
tionnaires to which AZ responded
and it is on the basis Of their re-
plies that Professor Canady has
made his study. AS the author ex-
presses it at his conclusion:
Although psychology in Ameri-
ca is not only with us, but swamp
ing us, yet it seems to have very
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18

OF lntermarrlage.
Amalgama ito n
carries m u c h
more than that
In the amalga-
nation OF metals
the resulting al
10y, TO be a per.
feet amalgam
must have a
complete uni
formity in char
a c t e istics
throughout the
mass, unusually
bearing traces
and prOperties
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CONANT GARDENS

Those consecrated TO the service of
the choir were Mrs. Bessie Williams
and Mrs. Woodruff. Those present at
the conservation services were: N.
H Holloway, pianist, and director;
Mrs Mary Potts, president OF the
choir; Mrs. L. T. Clay, Grover
Cleveland, Mrs. Cornelia Perkins;
Mrs. Eta Bell, Mrs. Elizabeth Eivias;
Mrs. Ola jenkins, Mrs. Mary Wat
kins, and Robert Brown.
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80 Aakbh a
such and such a
race" etc. Show
me a race group
that sticks to-
gether fighting
and working for
a place in the
world and | will
show you a race
gro up I h a I
knows and re-
verses its his
tory.
When a race
forgets or ig-
a. L.4.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
AMERICANISM

Last week two unfortunate incidents in the city
indicated quite clearly that too many OF us IN Detroit
have badly warped conception of what is meant by
Americanism. An organized band of self-rghteous
citizens resorted to mob violence and attacked radi-
cal meeting and minister was sent Threatening notes
because the guest speaker in his church was supposed
to be dangerous man. In both instances the mob
sters were probably sincere in the belief that they
were defending America from some intellectual van
dals Patriotism TO these citizens meant beating up
and attacking those who have different point OF
view 1t is obvious that such action betrays per-
verified conception of the very Americanism which
the mob sought to defend.
Fundamentally, there is no justification for mob
violence no matter what the issue may appear to be-
In the next place. freedom of speech is the very key
stone of the democratic way of life. We know that
the current war fever abroad has stirred us to high
patriotic pitch and most of us have become acutely
suspicious of efforts which appear to jeopardize our
peace and our way of life The odd thing is however,
that many of us do not realize that in resortng to-
violence we are ourselves eopardizing our peace and
our way of life. We cannot afford to permit war
hystera to rob us of the sanity which the pursuit
of peace requires.
We Negroes look with alarm upon all incidents of
mob violence We of all people, have the most to fear
when citizens for whatever purpose, decide to take
the law in their own hands. The Ku Klux Khan
based its attack upon the Negroes of the South on
so-called Americanism. They wanted to defend
America against the black and they started an
era of mob violence that has no parallel in our his
tory. Rowing bands of hooded white men suppanted
the law of the hand and set out to do what they called
"justice" and toNdefend America Catholics Jews
and Negroes wefe>scourged by ruthless marauders
and every lynching was deemed an act of patriotism
mob is a body of men responsible only to their
passions. In1amed by rumor some imaginary
wrong, the mobsters look for their prey, perhaps
Negro or perhaps radical, and in short order
human life may be sacrificed and burned to death
in the name of Justice, Patriotism, Amercansm"
In Detroit therefore, we have sympathy for those
who attempting to take the law into their hands,
no matter what the issue seems to be, for we know
that although the first victim may be radical it will
not be long before may hear that cry on the streets
of Detroit, Lynch that Niger lynch that niger"
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CONANT GARDENS
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The Conant Gardens Community
Association met last Thursday eve
ming. The president, Lloyd Cofer
presided. An extensive drive was
mapped out. In union there is
strength and the residents Of the
community arc invited TO join the
organization. The association meets
every second and fourth Thursday
evening at Vernon Chapel A.M.E.
church on Norwood.
The aims OF the association are
as follows: To promote the general
welfare Of the people living in
Conant Gardens; TO foster and en-
courage home ownership and main
tenance OF better homes; 10 insist
and maintain a proper residential
restriction.
Other officers are: Percy Jones,
vice president; Dosh Dean Jr.. re-
cording secretary, and Mrs Mack
Grant. treasurer.
Board OF directors; Miss Donna
Kemp and c. N. Hendricks.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
By LEILA MAE HENDRICKS
MY CREED


God, let me be giver and not ore
Who only takes, and takes unceas-
ingly.
God, let me give so that not just
my own
But others lives as well may richer
be.
Let me give out whatever I may
hold
or what material thing life may be
heaping.
Let me give raiment, shelter, food
or gold
If these are, through thy bounty, in
my keeping
But greater than such fleeing
treasures,
May | give my faith and hope and
cheerfulness,
Belief and dreams and Joy, and
laughter gay,
Some lonely soul 10 bless"
STORY BOOK ROMANCE
The following announcement is
being received by Detroiters:
Mr., ard Mrs. Ben Cecil announce
the marriage of their daughter,
Bernice, to Burl Williams. Tuesday
Oct. II, 1899. Cincinnati. Ohio.
Reception: Eight o'clock to eleven
o'clock, Lucy Thurman Branch WV,
CA, Detroit, Mich, Thursday, No.
vember %.
And thereby hangs tale such as
we (being first woman and then a
reporter take great delight in re-
lating. The Ben Cecils were for
merly residents of Conant Gardens,
highly respected and their charming
daughter, Bcrnice, was very popu-
lar in her set. The Cecils now re-
side on the West side 10 our extreme
regret. Well, the story goes that
Bernice went TO Cincinnati, her old
home town and where she was
born, to visit relatives and friends
for two weeks in September, met
Mr.. Williams and in two weeks they
were married. A case of love al
first sight, Bernice told us amid
much blushing. And OF course be-
ing somewhat romantic, we were
thrilled at the recital The newly
weds will live in Cincinnati where
Mr. williams holds a responsible
position. Naturally the parents oil
Bernice were quite shocked but
What can you do about love when
il strikes one?" We Joined with their
many friends in wishing the newly
weds life of happiness together
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18
PEACE BAPTIST
SENIOR CHOIR

Last Sunday morning the Peace
Baptist senior choir held consecra-
ton services for two members Of
the choir who recently joined.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18

The Stitching Nine club met at
the lovely home of Mrs. Jessie
Freeman on Binder street Friday
evening. The members spent an en-
joyable evening sewing. They are
really making some beautiful Christ
mas gifts. Tea was poured by the
hostess and the club adjourned to
meet with Mrs Lucille Hafford on
Binder street. Mrs. Geneva Smith is
president and Mrs Lucille Hafford,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-18

Oftimes we hold up as example
other race groups that are sticking
together and achieving things and