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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16
Woodland Park
BY Robert A. Neal

Mrs. Floyd has returned. after
spending pleasant summer with
relatives In Sheffield. Ala. Accom-
panying her were her sister. Mrs
Celina Murphy and three children
Louise. Orlando and William
Murphy.
Mrs. c. M. Smedley and friends,
Mrs. j. NJ Kendrick and daughter,
spent an enjoyable vacation at
Woodland Park. During their stay
here. they also visited Idlewild
Paradise Gardens and Ludington,
Michigan. where they picniced at
the beautiful state park. Among
their week end guests we're: At
torney and Mrs. Cabule. Mrs
Owens and Mr.. Kendrick.
Cecilia and Lula Mae Wilburn. of
Chicago. were guests of their
grand mother. Mrs. Warner, re-
Gently.
Mrs. Worries and nephew. Junior
Lawrence, OF Nashville Tenn. ar,
spending ten days with her aunt
Mrs. NJ. L. Bell
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Glenn, Of
Chicago. are spending a week a
Sweet Child's Nest.
Mrs. Ida Lee. OF Chicago. after I
delightful six week visit here, will
leave September 16.
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ROSEVILLA
I'D. Luke anne Church

st. Luke AME church began the
new year following the confer
ence with increased interest and
enthusiasm. A large crowd was
out Sunday morning. Sept. 10 10
receive the reappointed pastor. the
Rev. Thos. II. Smith who begins
his second year.
The Rev. Mr.. Smith spoke from
Isaiah 41:l0 urging the church to
face the future with courage.
confidence and faith In the AL
mighty, who is able TO give us the
victory.
At pm. the choir and pastor
went to Mt Clemens for the in
spirational meeting of the Macomb
County Choir union. For the second
time In succession ST. Luke won the
banner for the largest amount CIV
en- In the Offering. the amount be-
ing s10.45.
Sunday, Sept. II will be the
first quarterly meeting OF the
year. DR.. Blake, the presiding ell
der will be present and will hold
the business meeting after the
morning services.
At 3 pm. the pastor, choir and
members will 60 to Vinson Chap
ell. Quinn road. TO worship with the
pastor and members OF that church
In their quarterly meeting.
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Slallts on "Ypsi"
BY Mrs. EugenIa O'Bannon

reatha Hubs and Miss Emma
Parker. OF New Orleans, La. Miss
es Hubs and Parker are the
nleces and friend OF Mrs, Green.
Mrs. Ella Golden has returned
home from Bumpus Mills. Tenn.
where she attended the memorial
services OF her mother. Mrs. Cath
crime Penner. who passed away
some time ago. She also visited 9TH
er relatives in Hopknsyille. Ky.
aud is now enroute home.
Mrs. Verley Jones left for her
home. after spending some time
with her daughter. Mrs Alberta
Coleman.
The Rising Sunbeam chorus
members enjoyed their outing Sat-
urday, September 2, at Belle Isle,
under the direction OF their leader.
Mrs. Brunette Walls
Mrs. Irene Williams is again
confined 10 bed
Vincent Stark suffered anoth-
er stroke last Wednesday.
Walter Lynn also suffered a
stroke last Sunday
Jimmie Wilson is at home, suf-
fering with athletes feet.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. v Whisenant Of
Detroit stayed with Mother Per-
due. while her daughter. Mrs. Daisy
Whigham. visited in Philadelphia.
Pa.
Mrs. Edna Neal, OF Detroit. and
Mrs Lydia Thornton. OF Ann Ar
Dor spent Labor Day with the Rev
and Mrs G. w Carr The Rev. and
Mrs Carr accompanied Pastor Rob
erson 10 Second Baptist church.
lnkster last Sunday
Mrs. Maggie Perdue and her Sis
term law. Mrs. u. Whigham, Mrs
Lola Davis and Johnnie Davis. have
returned home from their trip TO
Philadelphia. Pa. whore they were
guests Of John Baxton brother OF
Mr. Perdue. They also visited the
New York Fair
Don't forget the program by the
Sacred Cross choir, OF Bethel Bap-
fist. which will be given Sunday.
September IL al 81. John Baptist
church. on Monroe street.
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Echoes from Lansing

spent a week with their sister,
Mrs J II Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde f. Byrd ana
daughter vivian. motored to Cas-
sopolis. Sunday morning. with the
mother OF Mrs. Byrd. Of Columbus.
Ohio Mr.. J T Leach
Margaret Austin spent the latter
part OF her vacation with Miss A.
Acquilla Land. Of Detroit. before
returning TO school
The Wonder Four quartet. OF
Lansing, will celebrate their first
anniversary on Sept %
In speaking OF the recent meet
ing OF the young people OF the
Southwestern district OF the Church
OF God in Christ. Miss Lillian jack
son. OF Lansing. says: I'VE young
people Of the Church OF God in
Christ are yet reporting victory
over sin Many OF our group at
tended the meeting. which was for
the purpose Of saving souls"
Pastors who were present and
participated included the Rev. Mr..
Williams and the Rev Mr.. Rich
ardson. OF Battle Creek: the Rev.
Mr. Wright and the Rev. Mr.. East
man. Lansing; the Rev Mr.. Latti-
more. Muskegon.
Miss Truemiller Austin was in
charge OF a fine program. with mu-
sic supplied by the Silver Tone
quartet. The two Namcrson chill
dren also made musical hit
Miss Thelma Bernice. OF Battle
Creek. and Miss Matte Thomas,
Muskegon. were guests OF Miss
Truemiller Austin last week.
The Rev Mr.. Grains. who has
assisted the Rev Mr.. Pettihord for
, the past few years, will now pas
tor the AME Tabernacle in Idle
wild.
Ian sing boxing fans are wishing
for Champion Joe Louis success in
his forthcoming fight
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Loyal members Of Brown Chapel
AME church are rejoicing over the
return OF their pastor. the Rev. II.
c. Simmons. and family. The Rev.
MIR. Simmons was re-appointed 10
Brown Chapel for another year, by
the Michigan Annual Conferece,
which met last week at Bethel AME
church. Detroit. This will be the
Rev. Mr.. Simmons second year as
pastor Of Brown Chapel.
The Rev. Mr.. Simmons delivered
a masteriul message TO his congre-
cation Sunday morning.
The Rev. CARTIER Robertson
preached very forceful sermon al
bis church. Sunday morning. SUBJ
ject Taking a Stand For Jesus.
text, Dan. 3:1S One was added 10
the membership roll. The Rev. E
L. Clark was the pulpit guest. Many
visitors we're present.
Mrs. Minnie B Clark, OF Port
Huron, Mich. spent the past two
weeks visiting in the home OF the
Rev. and Mrs. II. G. Simmons. Mrs
Clark stated that she enjoyed all
the services which she was privi-
legged to attend during her stay
here. She returned TO Port Huron
with many pleasant memories OF
the numerous courtesies shown her
by friends.
The "manless wedding" spon-
sored by the trustees OF Brown
Chapel. Friday evening. under di.
rection OF Mrs. J. c. whisenant was
full LOT fun and entertainment and
much appreciated. Mrs. Whisnani
thanks all who participated on the
program.
The Rev. c. Mcintyre spent tho
week end in Detroit with his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Lily Jackson.
Correction
Miss Elizabeth Herndon attended
Nscirema Week in Detroit, also q
number OF NAACP meetings and
youth conference at Great Lakes
Country club. instead OF visiting
Green Pastures camp, as was stat.
ed in last weeks issue
Mr.. and Mrs. Chauncey Greer
had as their house guests Miss De
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KALAMAZOO
BY J. c. Baker

Friends here were grieved by the
death OF Mrs. 2hoda Clayborn.
aged 70, who passed away at the
home Of her daughter, Mrs. Idora
Harris, 1928 Fourth street, last
Friday morning. The deceased was
member OF Mt. Zion Bapt. church.
In addition to her daughter, Mrs.
Harris is survived by three grand
children. Mrs. Christine Jones, Hill
bert Wallace, Eugene Wallace; two
great grandchildren--Julius Jones.
Jr. and Richard Jones: niece,
Mrs. Marguerite Scurry, all of
Kalamazoo.
Mrs. Ponder and daughter. JUS
Una. OF South Haven, Mich. were
week end guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted Connor. OF Krum avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Baker,
Jr. returned last Wednesday from
kentucky, where they attended the
funeral OF Mrs. Bakers step-father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Reeves. of
RlNeryiew drive. were week end
visitors in Chicago. Illinois.
Mrs. Vera Hughes was a guest OF
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16
PONTIAC news
BY T. p. Harris

Miss Ernestine Melburn has as
her house guest. her cousin. Miss
Cecile Harrison. a teacher at A. e.
NJ. college, Tallahassee. Fla.
The Big Six Softball team won
the trl-state championship In Lam
sing recently. then played In the
championship tourney in Chicago.
In the first game. they beat New
Jersey. 3 TO 0. through the fine
pitching OF Charles Justice. star
pitcher. They also defeated WASH
ington. 2 to .. with Bert as pitch
err.
Chasles Justice lost a tough game
s1rough the poor support OF his
team, in playing Briggs. This de-
feat eliminated the Big Six from
the tournament.
Mrs. S. /. Boyd and Mrs. r. Hol-
lis returned recently from visit
TO Chicago.
A fine 9-pound infant son was
born September to Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Hoover. The youngster IL
Christened Andrew Jackson Hoov-
er.
Misses Ola Baker and Marion
Smith. OF Detroit. visited Mr.. and
Mrs. =. p. Harris. on Highland
avenue. September IL
Churches
The Rev. George ]. Mathew
preached at Macedonia Baptist
church sunday at 1850 a. m. Pas.
tor Powell preached in the even
ing. The young people OF the
church held their meeting at s .
m.
The Rev. Francis Y. Washington
viii hoii his fisst quarterly con.
ference at Newman AME church
September IL. All departments Of
the church are requested TO report
at that time. A new parsonage Il
the goal set for this conference,
year. and II will be realized. 4
full cooperation Is given by tn,
members.
The pastor. the Rev. DIR. M. L
Spears will direct
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16

The Rev. L. L. Lemons was the
speaker at Second Baptist church
Sunday morning. He chose for his
theme Right Leaders" The Rev.
Mr.. Jefferies spoke Sunday even
ing. using for his subject Changes
or The Times" The new senior
choir rendered the song service,
presided over by Mrs. Daisy Reev-
es.
Miss Cora Belle Adams and Miss
Norma Holiday spent Sunday In
Benton Harbor and ST. Joseph as
guests OF Miss Adams mother, Mrs.
Oscar Corrothers. and Miss Holi-
days grand mother. Mrs. +. M.
Bland. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Walker
are spending the weekend al Wa
bash. Ind. where the Rev.Mr.
Walker will patsor next year.
Miss Wilma Holiday has return
ed home from a visit with her
grandmother, Mrs. T.. II. Bland.
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:. InkSter J0ttingS ;:
BY Mrs. while N. Blnion

Mrs. Eloise Evans. wife OF the
Rev. A. ID. Evans. left Saturday
night for Selma, Ala. to visit rela-
tives. She was accompanied by her
two sisters.
Miss Willie J. Baber, charming
young school teacher from Georgia.
Is the house guest Of the Perry
family on Harrison read.
The Gospel Chorus. Amity Bap-
fist church, directed by Prof. Watt.
Detroit and assisted by Mrs. Wlldred
Morrison, organist. presented their
first anniversary program, Sunday
afternoon. Participants included
the Rev. Taylor. address of well
come; James Ransom, tenor solo:
]. Childs. response: Mesdames Bin
ion and Morrison, duet: Mrs. Rosa
Bolden. reading. accompanied by
her daughter. Mrs. Alice staff. The
chorus sang several lovely selec-
tions. Mrs. Holiield gave reading
Mrs. Thomas Carmichael. Mrs.
Rose Mary Simons and Mrs. Lula
Abram. vocal solos. Solos were also
rendered by Janett Bolden and her
sister. Mrs. Alice staff. The First
Baptist churus members presented
two lovely selections. Mrs. Elsie Is
president OF the Gospel chorus.
Mrs. Bessie Perry was hostess TO
the Imperial A. L. club Wednesday
night. After the business session.
the hostess served dainty refresh
ments.
A large and appreciative audi
ence was present Sunday to greet
the Rev. A. ID. Evans. who was re-
Gently re-appointed for the fifth
consecutive time to the pastorate
OF Smith Chapel. Pastor Evans ask
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton, last
Friday evening.
Henry Baker, $40 Baker street
was the victim OF a motor cycle
and auto collision, last Saturday
evening. He was treated for bruis-
es at Bronson hospital and was re-
leased Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Burton and
son, Paul, were recent visitors In
South Bend, Ind. at the home OF
Mr.. Burton's mother.
Arnold c. Baker Is visiting his
parents and other relatives here
lie is director OF the Bethlehem
Boys center, Nashville. Tenn. His
stay will be indefinite.
Miss Irene Baker returned last
Monday. after spending week In
Detroit where she visited friends.
Miss Mary Easily, OF Dowagiac
Mich. was the week end guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Baker, Sr. and
family.
James w. Baker, Sr. and Major
Peterson. both OF Kalamazoo, were
guests of honor at a picnic. given
by Mrs. Marie Hubbard, OF Chi
cago. at Riverview park, in the
Windy city, on Labor Day. Others
present included Mrs. Lucille Pal
mer, Edward Busby, Mr.. and Mrs
William Franklin. Mrs. Florence
Slater, and Edwin Hubbard, all oil
Chicago.
Mrs. Geneva Bailey, OF Columbus,
Ohio. who is visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Hubbart. was also present at the
picnic. Messrs. Baker and Peterson
returned to Kalamazoo, Monday
evening.
walter Day, local citizen, was
burned to death in basement room
he occupied. last Thursday. II if
thought an oil lamp caused the fire'
A full account OF the tragedy Is
published elsewhere In this issue
of the Tribune.
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ed for continued support OF his
officers and members aud promis-
ed with Gods help to do his best
MIR. and Mrs. l.. Kilgore were
boosters for the Building Fund de.
partment Of Smith Chapel. last
week. Mrs. Kilgore emerged victori-
Gus. Their efforts netted SOS.
Second baptist Church
Sunday was busy day at Second
Baptist church, despite the alb.
sence OF Pastor o. b. Jones who
was at the National Baptist con-
veDtion In Philadelphia. Assistant
Pastor w. l.. Douglas handled the
services very successfully. He de-
livered fine educational sermon
AT the morning hour. subject. THE
True Method or Lifting the World.
He said. Jesus must be the most
important factor In the mind oil
every nation, before the world will
be lifted" The choir rendered
suitable music.
In the afternoon. members OF the
church were guests at Providence
Baptist church. Detroit. The Rev
Mr. Douglas preached another
splendid sermon. subject, Chris.
tian Stability"
The evening service was brie1
and interesting. The Rev. f. b
Reese preached sermonette. en-
titled. six Searching Questions.
One member was added to tn,
church. The church was well at
tended all day. Second Baptis
church Is proud OF the efficlen
manner the Rev Douglas handled
the services in absence OF the pas
fnr
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rA. .lornn IN Ecorse to-day Is

rhs slogan in Ecorse to-day is
.,a,,er Houses, Better Cooperation
pa petter Government" The To-
s s huilders program is under way
'a va several houses are being rails
a." ,or Easements and other homes
srs being turned into two-family
ats Still other dwellings are be-
inc re-roofed and resided.
r,tizens of 'Ecorse have also
.,sdeed 10 give more patronage 10
yssro business concerns, so as to
ss,n create more jobs for young
Ian and women. Although the
nr,ce of sugar has recetly been
s.ised from four and five cents per
nound TO eight and nine cents. To-
al colored grocers are still selling
sugar for six cents per pound.
Our local government needs house
cleaning and colored voters plan
10 get together by election time and
soc what can be done.
Arthur Small reported to the po-
,lce that he was held up last Sat-
mrday night on Eighth street. at
sbout 1890 o'clock. He was slug
God On the head by the robbers.
because he had only five cents in
his pocket. Eighth street is near
The railroad and is not so safe af-
ter dark.
Steve Armstrong was arraigned
before Judge Ira Jayne last Thurs
day. on a robbery-armed charge.
Mrs Mary w. Monroe is con-
yalescing in Trinity hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mack letters, OF
Pensacola. Fla. are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Martin. OF $3.50 Eighteenth
street.
Mrs Mallissie Flamer recently
returned home, after spending a
week visiting her daughter and
friends in Ohio.
The fashion show, given at
School NO. 4 last Saturday night,
was fairly we'll attended. All pre-
sent enjoyed the affair.
The old adage that you can't
beat good ball club and a bad UNI
pre TOO. was demonstrated recent
~. when the Monarch Softball club
won eight straight games in their
league, but during the last two
games OF the playoff, the league
imported an u m p r e from
somewhere, who is alleged to have
called balls strikes and fail balls
fouls. when the Monarchs were
batting. and vice versa when the
opposing team was at bat. The
Monarchs lost TO In the first
game. The second game was for
feiied because the Monarchs re-
fused TO play with the same UNI
pre IN charge.
The West Side "Kats" and the
Ecorse Recreation Girls softball
club entered the tournament be-
tween Ecorse the strongest teams
OF Ecorse. Wyandotte and Trenton.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16
Church Of God

Elder A. B. Martin pastor Of the
Church OF God on yelling street,
has returned from his annual con-
vention in Nashville. Tenn. The
Church OF God and Elder Martin
and his wife were highly honored
by the bishop at the convention
C. f. Holeman aud tho &. y. aud
|. college quartet. OF Jackson. Miss
were In Lansing recently and sang
Bishop Holeman is now residing
In st. Paul. MINI.
Elder Martin and members Of
the church will join Elder J. Stew.
art at Battle Creek. Mich. Sunday
afternoon in celebration OF Elder
Stewards sixth anniversary OF
his pastorate. The Lanslngites will
return TO their local church in time
for the night service.
Miss Carrie Belle Cash. sister OF
Miss Bessie June Cash. local beau
tician. recently visited her here
She was. accompanied by Messrs'
Fort and Johnson. Miss Carrie
Belle Cash IS proprietor OF the
Trio Beauty shoppe.
Or. Ben Davis. OF Birmingham
Ala: DR.. j. d. Benson. Detroit
were recent visitors here. They
visited Miss Bessie June Cash
Mrs. Elizabeth Washington. OF
cambridge. Ca, is visiting her son
and daughter In this city, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Washington. Mr.. and
Mrs. Washington recently returned
from a pleasant trip South.
Mrs. VILLA Jones is back In Ian.
sing. after a three months visit
with her mother. In Mexico. Mo.
The Wonder Four quartet sans
at Leslie. Mich. on Sept 10; also
at Mason, Mich. Sept. IL.
AME Church
The new pastor of George r. Col.
Inns AME church has come to his
field OF labor here. He Is the Rev
MIR. Rice of Ypsilanti.
Church OF God in Christ
The young peoples unity meeting
recently was a great success. WIS.,
itors and delegates from all parts
OF Michigan were present. Some
even came from Chicago. Pastor
Yowell thanks citizens and friends
OF Lansing for their cooperation.
Malcolm o. Byrd reported that
he spent an enjoyable weekend al
the BANDS home in Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. williams mo.
tored recently with Mr.. and Mrs
J. II. Brown. TO attend the AME
annual conference. The Rev. Mr.
Peterson and Mrs. Reuben Stale,
and the Rev. Mr.. Petersons' family
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-09-16
Ecorse Neuus
BY Milo Castor

They VIII play Ave games, each un.
der the lights. The games will start
September 10 for the girls, and
September 20 for the boys. Willie
Smith and Delmar Rodgers have
Joined the Kats. since The Monarchs
have closed their season. Donald
Reddick, who plays regularly with
the Kats, is on the sick list.
Mrs. Rochell Davis sister. Betty
left recently TO enter college In
washington. DC. She plans to re-
main there four years. That's a
long time to be away. and the boy
friend thinks the same.
Mrs. Charles Eubanks Is on the
sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Debro spent
a pleasant week end. visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Willis and Mr.,
and Mrs. Quincy Green, on Fiji
teenth street.
The writer wishes to thank the
new subscribers and also to re-
quest each subscriber to get his
or her neighbors to subscribe for
the Tribune.
First Baptist Church
With a touch OF fall in the air,
II was very pleasant to be In
church Sunday. The Rev. J. ID.
James. OF Detroit. Is filing the
place OF the pastor, the Rev. J. ID.
Davis. who is on vacation. His
text Sunday was from Job 31:l4,
subject, when he comes what shall
l ask him." 1t was an impressive
discourse.
Vacations are coming to close.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Maddox and Mr..
and Mrs. J. Madison have Just re.
turned home from Idlewild, Mich.
They report that the stay at the re-
sort was enjoyable.
Speaking OF vacations, Mr.. and
Mrs. o. X. Madison. OF Cleveland,
Ohio, recently visited Zodie AS
kew.
President Morten and the or
ganist, Annie Stone, of First Bap-
fist are missed while they are
away. but the choir is getting on
nicely. Mrs. Ruby Green is acting
as pianist Mrs. Matte Bell Joined
the choir Friday night.
The church extends cordial
welcome to the public. Zodie AS
kew Is church reporter.
Mt. Zion Baptist
Mt. Zion Baptist church began
services Sunday at IL am. The
Junior choir conducted the sing
ing. The Rev G. A. Stevenson
preached on the subject. Young
People Listen Today" text, Psalm
27:24. The speaker pleaded with
the young folk to keep from going
astray. in the presence OF so many
temptations.
NJ. McCrary made fine talk to
parents and children.
Corlnne W. NJ. Campbell Is church
ronOrtCr
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Conant Gardens
By J. I. Kemp

Mrs. A. Hinklns. 1917 Binder
street. and her sister. Mrs. Carrie
Moore, OF Chicago, are mentioning
In the South. They are expected
back In the city this week.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Q. Johnson, Of
Binder street. arc back In the city,
after a pleasant tour In the South.
They also visited Washington. ID.
c.
Sick OF the community include
Margaret Rushing, Sc0S Stockton
James white. 1881 Binder; Harry
Hoards. 1882 Klinger; William
Nelson. 1867 Binder street. We
wish for them speedy recovery
BE sure to read the Detroit Tri-
bune each week.
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CASSOPOLIS
nv VI. q. Clark

BY VI. q. Clark
The Chain Lake Sunday School
opened Sunday morning. with a
goodly attendance. The lesson was
interestingly taught.
The Rev. Mr.. Sharp preached at
- o'clock. i.
The choirs OF Chain Lake ana
Bethel went TO Benton Harbor on
Saturday. September 2.