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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
DoIN's OF
The DEBS
Nv TOLULA
! THE LIVE LIGHT
BY T0LULA

IHE LINZ LtthA
There was gobs OF fun In the
~ correr last Tuesday am.
nsre Joe Louis and Freddie GUM
ard did a nice bit OF entertaining
Yours truly was so thrilled
a, she could hardly see for look
ua Bill Johnson played spe-
lsI numbers requested by Joe's
nests There were all varieties
u drinks and food galore
the party we're; Miss Laura Wat
on. songstress with Roy Eldridge.
bo rendered several numbers 4.
Mrs Jones. wife OF the famed trum-
Dster with Cab Galloway, Freddie
Wilson. the Peters Sisters. Maudine
mmons, Mr.. Greer. Mrs. Billy Car
Or Sunnie Wilson, Thurston Nc
kerny, and Pat Brooks, who took
alp an entire table -.
Dy THE AVENUE
EunIce Greer celebraed her birth
LIay in grand style Nov. 10. She
Received many lovely gifts through
but the week. The main attraction
MAS theatre party given by her
girl friend. OF the "Y" And is
bit It funny she doesn't look a
bay older?
Saturday, found all quite on the
Frogs front but inside was on
ihe jersey side :. There was Rich
ard Greene, who held down the
bar Kitty Redmond. who came
out for the first time since her op-
Grafton, Dodie Hall. Juanita Jack
tor Roscoe Toles, Eleggeton
Getters Perry Stewart, and loads
Of others -.
The Junior Congregates gave
their annual Cabaret party at the
n Ferry hall Saturday night
a Dashng 10 the IL Horsemen to
gel seat Saturday night was quite
a Job and when all did arrive
i was SO packed that nary a seat
was available rot hardly any
4 standing room saw Joy Ellis
4 OF The Forest Lodge Massage and
4 Reducing school: Walter PEOPLES
was yampng all the little gals
Helen Wilson. NJ. Lights, A. Get
lers. NJ. Mckinney. Florence
Greene Jeanetta ard Mike Morgan
May Olson, Billy Johnston, Sally
Graves, Freddie Carter, and coolies
and coolies OF others
Grabbing dinner at the Shack
Sunday were: r. Greer. Susan
Pirkslon Dorothy Jones. DR.. and
Mrs Marlowe, Ulysses Boykin and
/ Ednita De Passe.
Filling their engagement at the
'Syslone ballroom brought to an
end the four-night entertainment
ny Roy Eldridge and the boys
Loads OF jitterbugs were there as
usual And all seemed to have
oeen having a stomping good time.
me International Committee OF
ne Women International League
lor Peace and Freedom held its
o'nner meeting at the YWCA Mon
lsy' Nov II ). There was an cleo
non Of new officers. they are az toll
,o"s. Jenny Young, chairman, Mrs.
" flSeman. secretary; Mrs. VIII
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
Girl Reserves Plan A
Charity Show Dec. 2

The Excelsior Girl Reserves will
sponsor a city-wide amateur show
Dec. . at the YWCA. Awards will
he given for the best acts.
All entries must he in rot later
than Nov. ?. Entries may be made
by phoning Delphine Hines, at Ty-
Ter 4-29O4, or by writing to 1906
vinewood avenue.
Proceeds from the show will he
used to provide clothes for needy
children.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
Club Ne.Us
co N MI TTEE TO
PRESENT HANEY.

The Detroit Christmas Seal com
mittee met at the home OF the chair
man, Mrs. Nell Catiett Ransom, OF
this city. last Sunday afternoon.
and completed plans for presenting
w. Z. Handy, noted Negro compos-
er, at Plymouth Congregational
church. Sunday December 20, at
$3.50 p. m.
Committee was Joined by Prof. s.
A. Ratliffe and the Allied Group
OF choirs.
The Detroit Christmas Seal COM
mittee sponsors these annual at
fairs, TO aid tuberculosis victims.
and all previous programs have
met with success.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
M u 81 c a | Vesper
Program Scheduled
St. Matthews Church

A musical vesper service at St.
Matthews Episcopal church, Sun
day, November 10, at 8 p. m. will
feature the ST. Matthews choir. or
garist and Leroy Smiths orches-
ira. The program will consist Of
MozartS compositions and will
continue one hour
The public is cordially invited.
The program will begin promptly at
the hour appointed.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
Sunset Tennis Club

The Sunset Tennis club held its
installation OF officers recently. al
the home OF Mrs. Harris. The fol-
loving officers we're installed:
r. Belfon. president, A. Bolton.
vice president; r. Sesrles. secre-
tary; NJ ffahon. assistant secr
tary; and l.. Downs. treasurer.
Tasty refreshments were served.
following the installation cere-
monies.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
Brown Models Club

Mre. Mae Heard was hostess to
the Brown Models club on Novem-
her 7. Plans were made for par
~ which was given later on SAT-
urday. November IL.
hTe club sponsored another par
" on Nov IA az the home OF Mrs.
V. Lombard, 27s theodore.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18

The Six Aces Social club re-
Gently held their regular meeting
al 3s42 Brush street. Plans were
made for their second party OF the
year. which will be given Novem-
Der IS. on Hendrie street.
The next meeting will he held at
36f2 Brush street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18

TUALLY surprises fond husband
or fond husbands birthday. And
we absolutely believe we can lay
II all TO the underhand methods Of
Sir Lowell Baker II was Charlie
campbell's birthday and his
charming frau. Bea. was intent on
doing the unbelievable so--Lowell,
who, as everybody knows. IS slight
ly house minded these days, took
Charlie of or a wild goose chase
on the blacklist OF nights TO lead
his opinion OF real estate. That in
itself should have warned Charlie
of a Mongolian in the wood pile
but there's no accounting for a
new benedict's idiosyncracies. any
way. SO he guessed il was on the
up and up.
However, when they finally got
back 10 Charles there was the
whole family saying Happy Birth
day" plus a few friends with gifts
ard things TO wish him Joy. A huge
cake. symbolic. we might add was
embossed with pos,man. a mail
box and Charles naturalization
with the L. S. postal works-No
20. Quite an array OF red carna-
tons his favorite flower. was there
for his own delight. His gracious
mother, who is eighty-two years
young, recited for him one OF Ed
gar A. Guests poems and altogeth-
er, he had a marvellous evening
y marks the spot where love
has abided 10. these eleven years
SO, the Claude Roxboroughs de-
cided that was just cause for cele-
bration the past week Ethel
wrapped in finger length fur
jacket and wearing a smart chap
eau with jersey drapery. proceed
ed TO the bright spots where she
and Claude calmly took their bows
We must say Mr.. r. that Coca~Cola
Is NOT the drink for an annlver-
sary but II you Insist on being a
panty-waist it's OK. by us.
After much deliberation abonl
shall we or shant we meet and
how come, the Twelve and One"
finally draped themselves over
Elaine Conways chairs and not
only proceeded 20 keep the club
intact but added other members
as we'll. Furthermore. they pro-
ceeded to plan for gala affair Ia
which the bridge enthusiasts would
be asked There. TO get one OF tho
score OF prizes all free, we'd have
you know. But that little bit oil
business, my children. would have
caused complications -he reverber
ations OF which would be heard louc
and long. so now. they'll just have
fanfare for their husbands, etc.
which is much safer we take Il
The club as now Il, includes
Adele Wagner. Elaine Conway, IA.
tie LOOMS. Thelma Hutchius, Lii.
liam Brooks. Marian Carter, VILLA
Johnson. Muriel McCorkle. Katie
Fuller. Myrtle Gaskill. Gladys Cuz-
zens. Eddie Robinson. Cutie Rox.
borough. Thelma Houston. Edith
Watson and Julia Parker
Such an aggregation OF youne
esquires were at Marjorie Carers
Sunday We wondered how come
Not. however. because we fear the
delectable Miss Carter incapable
OF entertaining at one time various
and sundry gentlemen OF different
sizes and color schemes. Butt We
knew that little gentleman from Can
ada. Or. William Neaham. was Mar
gie's personal equation for the eve.
ming and wondered II the other
young things knew. The did
they happened along because two
other bits OF feminiiy. who were
Marjories house guests we're there
Joyce Cole. whom Marge knew at
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
Lucky Thirteen

The Lucky Thirteen club met re-
Gently at the home OF Mrs. +. II.
Johnson. A pleasant evening was
spent by all present.
The next meeting was postpor-
ed until November 30.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18

The demonstrating club met
Friday, November 10, with the
president. Mrs. J. Tuggle. Final
plans were made for dance to be
given on Thanksgiving eve. Nov.
%, al Mayfair ballroom.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
c lu b To Sponsor
Tea At Y. w. c. A.

The Colonel Young unit No. n
will sponsor tea at the Lucy
Thurman YWCA on November 26
in honor OF their past command
ers and present commander.
Ministers and members OF the
various churches Of the city are in
vited 10 attend. also the general
public.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18
Lucky Nine Bridge

The Lucky Nine Bridge club met
at the home OF Mrs. Prultt. 1855 Be
COLE. After brief business ses-
sion, a delicious dinner was served
in the beautifully decorated din
ing room. The menu consisted OF
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18

Southern fried chicken. French
fried potatoes, carrot salad, ice
cream and cake and wine.
An interesting bridge game fol-
lowed the repast. Prizes were cap
tured by Mrs. Baptist, Mrs. r..
Walker and Mrs. Pruit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18

ing year Present were men,
bers Nellie Watts. Sadie Long, Ed
ma Geeson, l.. Gregory, Bsrnice
Weiswasser, Shirley Edloff, Ethel
Cumming. Jean Seidell, Holder
Fine, Jeanetta Welch and Hertha
Priest -.
OFF THE AVENUE
We are wishing a speedy recov-
cry for Naomi Jones. sister OF Dor
othy Jones who is very i'll in the
Old Trinity hospital
Gazed Jackie Barthwell and
Charles chatting late last Wednes-
day am. on the corner OF Brush and
Canfeld 10 some unknown lady
Then there was Ray Horne rip
ping and running up Hastings
street TO the Midway in order TO
get himself one OF those ringsides
as twas jitter-buegin' night
Dora Anderson make play for
Pat Brooks but It no works
cause Pat says ~Mah heart belongs
TO mamah
Strolling down the Avenue with
rot single thing 10 do Helen
Spaulls and George Franklin
dropped in the Larks club right
early Sunday -.
Tim Routl looked right artistic
with lap full Of lovelies parked
up at one OF The local bars And
comical Thnrston Nc Re nne US
overcoat was stolen ard returned.
Sure glad II was cause me think a
grave would have been filled at
Memorial Park by "Punchie ole
boy And who Vows is me
Pocket fun OF money. wardrobe
full OF clothes. always a smile on
his face. yet congenial Willie Otis.
"man-abouitown" car afford TO
play all the little lassies cool.
clean and collective
II there should be any special
bouts coming up this week I'm sure
all would enjoy the one staged be-
tween Perry Stewart and j. d. Ma
son need ! mention the third
party? Too bad that cute little
Plantation number has just about
stepped all over Mike Morgan's
feet Deah =. Deah 4. Strange
how one can start out 10 a football
game way out yonder in River
Rouge and Their an hour later you'll
see that same fellow down in the
YMCA recreation room Dig
me Jimmy Butler Yes?
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-11-18

For ThanksgI, lng-choose De-
troits exclusive Dining Spot,
Twilight. 5S62 John r.
Evening star., 1939-09-24
Traffic CompIicotes
London's Defenses

Word from London that u subway
stations are to be closed to ordinary
traffic in order to expedite war emer-
gency measures, emphasizes the tremen-
dous traffic problems which this me-
tropolis faces in case of attack with
population of more than eight and q
half millions, Greater London in normal
times transports by subway alone an
average of nearly 100000 passengers a
day." points out the National Geographic
Society. ITO speed these travelling
armies are all the time and money saw
ing gadgets of the power age, including
machines that make change, sell tickets
and open doors. At the automatically
operated elevators recorded voice warns
passengers to Stand clear of the gates
while in the interests Of general safety
whenever anything goes wrong with
the machinery, all movement cases as
the current is automatically cut of. A
unique feature of London's underground
English for subway is its 6h mile
railway, run without guards or drivers.
This is the post Office tube which carries
a daily load of some $4,000 mail bags,
relieving much surface congestion"
Evening star., 1939-09-24
Monaco Most Crowded
Among European Nations

Some enhghtening statistics which
bear on the subject Of comparative pop
ulation density (more dramatically
known in recent history as "nving room"
for nations) come from the National
Geographic Society.
"Of European states" 1t is pointed
out, "the greatest human concentration
is found in the little pr1ncipanty Of Mo-
naco. with population Of some $4,000
people in an area of only $40 acres.
Among the more regular '-sized na-
tions, Belgium has more than TOO citi-
zens to each square mile of territory.
The Netherlands counts some $50. while
the estimate for Great Britain is nearly
480 persons per square mile.
In comparison with these figures,
German and Italian populations
numerical terms at least-are less
crowded. Germany, including recent
acquisitions Of territory, is credited with.
roughly, $40 inhabitants to the square
mile, Italy with $780, Incidentally, the
absorption Of Bohemia Moravia by the
German Reich added to rather than
subtracted from German population
density, for these former Czecho-Slo-
vakian provinces were by far the most
closely settled regions Of that country.
with an average dendty Of over 3s7
people for each square mile"
Evening star., 1939-09-24

period of learning greatly. Peace and
worldwide boom may also postpone
the hour of clear minds. A culture arises
slowly. After it has been shattered only
long years can either revive it or bring
another culture in its stead.
On the other hand, if America we're
to sink swiftly into deep depression;
If millions Of people now fairly well of
and comfortable were to join the bread
lines; and if thousands of families now
rich were to lose everything, then we
would progress much faster.
Will you believe that few hard
boiled citizens with whom have talked
hope that this win happenf
Evening star., 1939-09-24
Reich Uses Waste Puper
For MAKING Shoe Boxes

BERLIN R.-Shoe boxes In Germany
henceforth will be made from waste
paper and straw only, under . newly
issued decree. The use Of pasteboard or
any other material other than waste u
prohibited,
Evening star., 1939-09-24

did not accept Hitler's peace terms they
would have a pretty stiff fight on their
hands Germany, these observers report
ed. had not pulled out Of the trick box
any of the important aces. The Polish
campaign was a dress rehearsal with only
few footlights. The really spectacular
show would be given on the western
front If France and Britain chose to en-
courage the performance.
The Japanese government knew full
well that at one time the Germans had
suggested to the British compromise on
European affairs in exchange, among
other things, for an eventual co-opera-
ton IN the Far East at the expense Of
Japan. But this was out, for the time
being, and the conclusion Of the Toxic
government was that 1t must beat the
iron while 1t is hot.
Herr Won Ribbentrop was working on
the Japanese government 4S hours after
the British and French declared war on
the Reich. The German foreign secre-
tary has very convincing manner when
1t comes to persuading his audience of
the necessity for war. He was aided in
his arguments by the victories of the
German armies. He pointed out to the
Japanese Ambassador in Berlin that the
Russian German non-aggression treaty
was the best thing that could be done for
the have-nots. He pointed out that any
change in the general policy Of Japan In
the Far East ut the present time would
merely strengthen the position Of Great
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
20 WILL TAKE
FIRST DEGREE


Twent new members will he en-
rolled IN the knights ~ Ceium-
bus en Tuesday evening. Fen -
when officers q the heal council
win administer the first degree If
the order. commencing At = e'eieek
In thr X. c, hail
The list ~ men taking ihe work
includes Rev. {. v. Mullla. =. J..
Joseph renowleh. Daniel Tsskey.
Michael FiannlKsn. Stanley freds
rick. Alfred J nnffner. Walter T
Schroeder. Raymond Cay 1fa
Thomas n, Boyle. Eugene u Boyle.
Antheny stella. lofne Mrkcndfr.
Joseph wartcner. Aaolrh nsnnss.
Arthur pale FnFkcnbfoek, John
How ard. Charles ffendersssi.
George Rsnkes. Rudolph Reseh
and William Murphy.
On AaVh 10. the srcond and
third degrees win he given 90 this
group and 10 others WIN have Al.
ready received the initial phase
Grand knight >. ! Enflght and
Depty Grand knight George Hofl.
ncr Will care for tho details 81 tho
ceremony, Refreshments under the
supervision Of Joe satteF, pan
peiarey. Doug nykeman. vefn
Champagne, and Fob Davis. wlll
he served 10 the council following
the degree work
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
TACOMA STAMP CLUB
WILL MEET TUESDAY

Chapter Ne 1, Tacoma stamp
club all meet 81 Z p N. Tuesday
IN recFn az ef the Neslicsi Arts
hidk
II vii b. = trading. having and
selling meeting q. n siuth eill
nrsns = Ma Ass ~ stamps - hs
distributed
rhe Meeting VII - open = Al
rcilrxEnfs siffen the club 10 na~
holding q membership drive
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
TOWNSEND MEETINGS

Monday X Street No. ] ~ Nor
mama hall SO. 18th and X st:
Enumclsw No. ] a. nom. Of Curtis
White: Redmond No ! a. home of
Mr.. and Mrs Refill. Ruston 10. /
Al Ruston school, J. " Town.
speaker.
Tuesday HanitOu No. - 81
hsnitou hall. Mckinley No. a.
Gault school Mckinley No. . al
Sheridan school. Oakland No. II
a. Community church. Ortin2 No.
! az g. A. r. hall. PARK Avenue
No IS A. PARK Avenue school;
mass meeting a, Masonic hail 20
3sth and Yakima ave. IN interest
Of Lincoln High club.
"wednesday ~ Fircrsrt club at
Community church 10 complete or
gsnization and arrange for enaf-
ter. AuckieshOot No a. Com
munIty hail on Aucklesboot reser-
walton; Old Tacoma club 81 sis-
woman hsll. Old Tacoma. Del
Bresemsn speaker, with dance 70
follow. Sumner no. al l. o. o. y.
nall. Summit No. n at Central
Avenue school.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
To Process surplus

The surplus, as has been said
here. will not be destroyed. II
will be consumed locally and proc
essed."
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
REOPEN TRIAL
tuesday, N.
Clyde Walker Case
Still Conflicts With
p. c.. & o.

The two ms jor mail fraud trials
in federal court here haven't stop
ped conflicting yet.
Clyde II. Walker and Justin u.
Sheehy. convicted four weeks ago.
will appear before Judge Edward
f. Cushmsn Tuesday morning for
new trial argument, cutting in
again on the trial time Of the pco-
pies OIL & Gas case. which must
so over until afternoon AT ? o'clock.
The conflict started with the
first Walker Sheehy trial. involv-
ing mainly a Whatcom county coal
mine promotion and Vancouver
bank deal. when It turned into
nearly a three-month affair. Tho
=. q. A. O. case was set over until
Oct. is, 1883.
When the Walker trial ended
with disagreed jury after its all
summer session. re-ifial was set
for the first availah BILE date. Oct. is.
The second trial. extending week
after week through the fall, lasted
from that date until the first week
in February. pushing the oil pro-
motion case back TO Feb. II.
To start its third week Tuesday
afternoon. the Peoples Gas 4 OIL
case. involving eight California
promoters and nearly 200 wit
nesses on the government side
alone. appears certain TO occupy
almost the full spring term OF
court. The defendants are oharg-
ed with defrauding around $4,000
small Washington investors of APP
proximately $1,000 900.
On the stand when the trial re-
opens will be James G. Engler.
former Spokane sales manager for
the organization.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
Bill to Aid Berry Growers
Has Tough Time in Senate

Sen. David Mcmillan. agricul-
ture committee chairman. explain
ed the measure WAS meant 10
protect the short cash market
from small fruits and perishable
vegetables in the western part Of
the state"
Schroeder's bill, II Il passes the
house and Is signed by the COVER
nor. will set up machinery To con-
troll marketing in areas where pro-
ducers declare. by vote. that they
desire such control II will he
financed. initially. by loan from a
commercial bank, then, its back
ers say supported by fees from
those who benefit.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
Business Had One.Mdn
Start Fifty Years Ago
Fred Griffin Founded Fuel Company
In Forests of Tacoma
Uht Uatnnla UimtS

tor trucks started. oil and saWdust
burning equipment came In A.
he had done In the earlier DAYS
Fred Griffin took his plaee At the
head Of The profession.
The founder Of the business has
passed away lis place j. taken
by a son. Edwin l. CEitan. but the
traditions an which tire founder
began 10 build 50 years ago re-
main.
To-day = fleet q modern trucks
and the latest equipment for oil
and saWdus, delivery have re-.
placed the teams and coughing.
sputtcfinE. unreliable trucks ~ an
earlier day, Instead Of the for.
meF four 10 rs miles an hour, the
loads go rolling along Al tho top
speed limit Specially designed
bodies arc used for delivery 81
sawdust and stoker coal The OIL
tanks. equipped with centrifugal
pumps and checking devices. pro-
vide a day and nigh, service
One Of the traditions Of the
Griffin Fuel company - that labor
troubles are an unnecessary AT
Fiction. The so.yeaF career u the
firm Is notable for Amlcshle rcia.
tons with employees Some Of the
employees have been with the finn
since long before motor trucks re.
placed horse drawn equipment.
Several Of the eldest employees
have bern pcnsioned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28

In 1889 IL was Fred /. Grimm.
the wood man. Tic had ore
wagon and a team. The seod he
sold was cut from virgin forests
inside the Tacoma city limits
This year 1889 II Is the Griffin
Fuel company. al 1910 Commerce
st. with fleet Of modern trucks
and oil tanks. celebrating its So,h
birthday
In 1859. If the team started with
load OF wood for Fern hin II
Vas an exceeding fast trip. de-
pending on the condition Of the
dirt road. II the driver turned IN
Al the barn At o'clock that night
Start load Of fuel for Fem Hill
today and II the truck isn't hack
in the yard in about an hour and
quarter somebody is likely 10
ask the driver II he is taking the
day off
That is one of the differences
between now and 30 years ago. II
IL TO emphasize the difference and
the better service of today that
the Griffin Fuel company IA cele.
brating its anniversary and join.
ing with others in the series Of
events which will mark the Wash
ington Golden Jubilee
First step in the prosre.
toward the Griffin Fuel company
of today was when Fred Griffin,
the wood man, added another
team and driver and operated as
the Griffin Transfer company.
There was more expansion and the
firm became the Griffin Fuel and
Transfer company, selling coal and
wood, and adding Ice In the sum
mer, and moving anything that
was movable. The office and
yards were on Dock street
About this time the transition
from horse drawn vehicles 10 mo-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-28
Hamilton Agent
for Western Life

Appointment OF ". b. Hamilton
as general agent FOR the Western
Life Insurance Co. with offices in
the Pacific Savings bldg, 18th and
Pacific. was announced Monday
The Tacoma territory and several
southwest Washington counties
viii be under the supervision Of
Hamilton's office.