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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-07

banner. The 4O-voice choir
OF Wings Over Jordan" began
October l from YNC studios OF
CHS from 930-l0 am. Fats
Waller OPT ned Regal theatre with
a swinging good battle OF music on
September 20. Muggsy Spanier
was his musical opponent, with
Waller and Muggsy both claiming
laurels for the feast OF swing hsr-
mony for the evening. The
second artists and models ball viii
be. held come October %, at Savoy
ballroom. A-host of stage.
air and theatrical celebrities will
be there. - Roy (Frumpeter)
Eldridge, still going along in top
place with his band, recently al
Apollo theatre, NYe the Band-
ridge sisters are there with him.
Champion of the World Joe
Louis, Ethel Waters and others
equally federated are expected to
make that Grand Terrace cafe party
October 9, high and mighty fun
fest Of gaye,y.
Local Stuff
That Billiken show recently at
Cozy Corner can now be found al
Enrico's on Rivsrd street
Willie Leon Gardner is readying
a play 10 star Herb (Sepia ldoD
Jeffries, soon to be presented here,
Earl Father Hines is slated
10 be at Forest club, October 8,
It's said other name bands will
follow Hines, to bring Detroit top
rate music at the popular price of
40 cents.
Blue Hour
Blue Monday at Blue Bird Inn
was really jumping, 1--WE session
Of fun and gsyety tables for
two, other tables for more than
two, with standing room only signs
much in need, the place was more
than alive with an array OF
creamy talent Bob Howe
had as his guests Billy Naples, just
out OF Cotton club with Duke ELL
ington; John Dancy. recently from
Apollo theatre, NYC. A host OF
celebs playing nitsrics about the
city made the place alive with
| jumping 1--WE. Carita Arnold. new
producer at Coy Corner; Alice
/ Lyons, Elsie Blow, Ruby Riily anc
Bcrnice Bennett too de
lovely quintet Of charm and be-
quilting personality made the stay
Of yours truly at this spot a sweet
irterlude for remembering,
Have learned that Billy Naples and
John Dancy will bring their show
to Club Plantation within three
weeks they will feature 25
people direct from NYC. The show
may include such talent as Brown
and Cook, Mabel Garrett, George
Williams, Duke Jenkins and other
well known theatrical persons. @.
Bob PTCrE0u Is stiff a capable encee
at this spot Ella Black Beauty
Lee has never ceased TO thrill and
please patrons -of-this- fun house
with her vocals all in all
there vas Just enough vim. vigor
and talent on parade to make the
Blue MOI day affair fine as home
cooking.
MORE STUFF
Myra johnson Plantation, Anne
Sutton CWalton's Studio) were part
Of the gay party making things well
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-07
THE SHOW

As a treat for the guests Of the
evening the Just Us bridge club
preyenIed Maxine johnson, sing
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-07


The jolly Twelve Business Mems
club gave their first party Of the
season on Michigan avenue at the
home Of J. Carpenter. Forty pounds
OF barbecue and many bottles Of
soft drinks were consumed.
Clubs that affiliated we're as fol-
lows: Thrifty Twelve, the North
End Socialites, the Uni Que bridge
club and many others.
A pound ham was given as
door prize. Mrs. Edna Strogier
pulled the winning ticket from the
box which was held by Abbie Bar
nett OF East Gillispie, Mr.. Clarence
Bailey, president Of the Uni Que
bridge club, presented the ham
President Joe Parks Of the jolly
Twelve club wishes TO thank the
many associated clubs and friends.
B. T. James, secretary; ]. Buckhah-
nan, club reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-07
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SMART SET CLUB

The Smart Set Bridge club girls
have chosen October l6 for dance
at Monte Carlo. am sure by now
everyone is in the mood for dane
ing, aren't they? Hazel Williams,
Marian Bowen, Flosie Mickens and
Mable Jones is the committee on
arrangements.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-07
TEA

lEa
A tea was held at the home Of
Mrs. Ed Nolan of East Wellington
street, Sunday, September "a. in
the afternoon. II was given by the
Willing Workers Esther group No
4 Of the Mt. Olive Baptist church
under the leadership Of Mrs. Mary
Lewis
A delicious menu OF shrimp salad
ice cream and cake wa SERVED on
a beautifully decorated table with
birds Of paradise as ceterpieees.
Mrs. Nolan. Mrs Camille Robinson
and Mrs. Abner Davis served as
mattresses and we're very lively
in their blue and white. Mrs D.
Bones. Miss Anna Gaffney, and
Mrs A Kimbell were in charge Of
tickets and money. Mrs. Brandon
Mrs Lewis and Mrs. Mitchess we're
useful in the kitchen.
Among a total Of about forty
guests we're Mrs. Stinson, Mrs.
Rose Carpenter. Mrs Barton, Rev
and Mrs. Turpin, Mr.. Williams Of
the Watkins funeral home. Mrs
Brady. Mrs Wainw light, Mrs. wal
Ter Miss Georgia Mae Blueford
Mrs. Bowens and Bobby. Mrs ST.
Der Miss Dorothy Hill. James Cars
Misses Willabelle, Annie and Betty
Johnston and their mother Mrs
Gilmore. Mrs. Washington, Mrs
Estel Kersey. Mr. Belcher Mrs
Reeves. Mrs. L. Hodge. Mrs An
derson Mrs. Curtis, Mrs J. Rob-
ertson and Mrs Peter Jacquetie.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-10-07

Speaking of dancing may
l add for the information OF dance
fans that: Mr.. A. M. McClarin has
something good in store for us in
November. Either Cab Galloway
Erskine Hawkins or Louis Arm
strong will play for US at the l
NJ. A. Anyone Of these orchestra!
mentioned above really produce
jumpin' 1--WE or something.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-01

Dressmaking, designing, alterations.
Stout sizes speciality.
Miss Jessen, Gastineau Hotel.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT = Furnished heated
room. Lady preferred. 232 9th st.
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a FOR SALE-5-room house with
bath, $4,000 for quick sale. Phone
Black 100.
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TURN your old gold into value,
cash or trade at Nugget Shop.
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FOR SALE-U g. ! Lunch. Owner
quitting business. Write Pc. Box
c274 or phone 334. f.
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. GUARANTEED Realistic Perma-
nents, $3.50. Finger wave. Csc.
/. Lola's Beauty Shop, telephone
2O1, 315 Decker Way.
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THOMPsONs LEAVE

Mr.. and Mrs Don Thompson. who
have spent the past several months
in Juneau, sailed south on the steam
er Yukon for their home in Seattle.
Mr. Thompson came north in. con
nection with installation work on
the Baranof Hotel.
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FOR SALE City Float Beer Parlor.
Phone SAL after 4 pm.
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FOR SALE-Henning apartments
on Dixon. See Bob Henning at
Empire.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10
THE STEWARDSHIP GROUP

Since the beginning of the fall
season of the Stewardship Group
at the Welcome Hall, many inter
esting and prominent speakers
have been secured for this group,
October %, 1889, Mrs. L. S. Tabor
gave a very timely talk on the du-
ties and possibilities of the Stew
ardship group.
Mrs. L. w. Harris, the wife of
Rev. L. w. Harris, gave a talk that
called for a great deal of comment
and discussion.
On November 9, 1889, the group
will have as their guest speaker
Mrs. L. Wiley of the Grace Pres
byterian Church. Her subject will
be "How Can l Make Ny Life Like
the Life of Christ" The public is
cordially invited to attend. The
meeting will begin at 200 p. m.
COSMOPOLITAN GIRLS CLUB
Mrs. Eva Taylor and Mrs. L.
Ridley will present three Puppet
Plays at the regular club meeting
Saturday evening, at 600 p. m
Each girl is asked to bring one
guest.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

and from the camp where Coaches
Stafford Lott and Beak Bailey
land by the way, we owe Coach
Bailey an apology. Last week we
mentioned the fact that he was a
''high school" star from Lincoln,
but now we learn he is a college
star from Lincoln, so coach, for
give US this time) are drilling
their men-some % in number.
High hopes are being held for
nothing short of a decisive victory
over Coach Dwight Reeds men.
Reed has not mentioned his de-
tense yet, but from observations,
one gathers that he is still going
to rely on speed. His team will be
much lighter than the Mill City
lads.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10
WINTER FASHION SHOW
Continued from Page IL
nnrteh for LII tickets and receive

Continued from Page II
ported for lit tickets and received
a cash prize of ten dollars.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, another
model, received the second prize of
five dollars for selling 116 tickets.
Miss Catherine Jones received the
third prize of two dollars and fifty
cents for selling "a tickets.
Auxiliary Pleased
This fashion revue and dance
was sponsored by the Women's
Auxiliary of the st. Paul Urban
League of which Mrs. Mary d.
Mcfarland is president; Mrs.
Gladys Wiggington, vice-president;
Mrs. Carrie Robertson, secretary;
Mrs. Ireta Mcknight, assistant sec
rotary; and Mrs. Leah Mae Young,
treasurer. Mrs. Young was gen.
eral chairman of the affair; Mrs.
Gladys Wiggington was ticket
chairman and Mrs. Clarence M.
Mitchell and Mrs. Idelle Patton
were in charge of the models.
Mrs. Mcfarland expressed the
gratitude Of the organization for
the cooperation received on every
hand which made the revue such
an outstanding success. A finan-
cial report and letter of thanks to
the individuals, firms, and organi-
cations contributing to the success
of the affair, will appear in next
weeks paper.
Police Chief Clinton Hackert OF
st. Paul at the request of the St
Paul Recorder newspaper furnished
police protection in the form Of
plain clothes men for Mrs. Louis
from the time she stepped from the
plane until she left early Tuesday
morning.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10
Thanksgiving Day Football
Battle of Twin Towns
Moved to Hamline

The annual football game be-
tween the Phyllis Wheatley House
of Minneapolis and the Halle Q.
Brown of st. Paul, which will be
played Thanksgiving day (Novem-
Der 3O) has been transferred from
Dunning Field to Norton Field at
Hamline university. The change
gives the players as well as the
spectators a better protection from
the chilly winds, which may or may
not be whizzing around by Thanks
giving.
Norton Field is located on the
campus of Hamline University,
North Smelling and Dewitt Ave
nues, conveniently reached by the
Smelling Randolph carline.
AS the old saying goes rain,
shine, or snow, the game must &c"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10
xw7WIN TOWN TALK~a

Whoop dear What ST. Paul their signals crossed
The letter the and married folks
male and female wondering whether their affair worth
all the trouble they're having T. explaining the small
applause style show models claimed
show that they dumfoded when
appeared that they forgot applaud After the show people stood
around in groups exclaming, wasn't she wonderful"
Orchids To the Mems Council Halle O. Brown for helping
Coliseum To Mr. Mrs John their
cooperation with the Urban League ladies' To George Leach
Joseph Ole and Ruth Gage Thompson for they know what
Rev. F. Stewart convincing Neil Messk
Ncoet Hotel that he should have employees Judge
Hall used his influence also.
the world know that he is longer wild about B.
h thng Ye scribe agrees Scandal
The folks who both Shout
ders They both for and the play Porgy H. NJ the
stradder they The Council the U
publicity of this PORGY controversy than
had its inception So has the University Theatre No matter
the spectacular battle No
will leave healthy effect Negro student morale
than if it had happened.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

old bachelor is counting n certain
widow of st. Paul and both are
seeking the aid of art to give their
fading hair a darker shade. Tis
said they are a very affectiOnate
couple and why, l hear you say.
WelL-because they are DYEING
for each other already.
Sorry that Sal omitted the
names of two charming matrons
from the NeighborhoOd Club that
she mentioned last week. The two
other members of this group are
BETTY DODD and ERMINE
ALLEN.
What prominent social worker
said they were interviewing a GER
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

tain old gentleman who wished to
be certified for WPA. The social
worker asked him if he was mar
ried, to which the old gentleman
replied yes. The worker then said,
well, please show me your mar
riage certificate" To this the old
fellow said nothing but quietly
took of his hat and pointed to a
bait spot. Ha!
So, folks, l must be scurrying
along if l am to get this in for
this weeks issue. So all of you
be good and don't forget
Your pal,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

things that he has been writing
to me?
Ans: He does yes =. he feels
that you are the one girl in the
world that could make him happy
in marriage and he wants you to
become his wife. 1t would be to
your advantage to have him come
to you as you certainly don't
want him to think that you are
pushing yourself on him and he's
able to make the trip for you.
F. C.-Mr. Wallace, help me
please. For two years l taught
school and this time / was not re-
elected and l didn't get another
place. What is the best thing for
me to do?
Ans: Don't feel so badly about
not being elected to teach where
you were employed for two years
you are in need of a change
so take advantage of this OppOr-
tunity of not having any work. You
would make a wonderful nurse and
l strongly recommend that you en-
ter nurse training just as soon as
you can.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

Bob Gardner, twice An-City
man in his high school days at
Washington and more recently star
backfield man at Manchester Col
lege, will probably start at one of
the back6eld posts for Coach
Dwight Reeds eleven when they
trOt out on the Norton Field, Ham
line University, Thanksgiving Day
(NOvember 800. Bob, this season,
has been freshman coach at Mac.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

B. w. B.-Please inform me if
my husband is going to realize any
thing of value from the estate of
his brother?
Ans: A very meager sum will
be issued to your husband from this
source there are many legal
technicalities that will have to be
settled before anyone profits from
this estate.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10
CLASSIFIED SECTION
LET YOUR CAR HELP YOU!

Mems or Women's Suits, Cleaned
and Pressed, 55c each, two for 81,
Heavy overcoats 81. Neat, long
lasting shoe repairing, quick SER
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(Curb Service.)
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

M. M. RI am very much in
love with a young man and would
like to know if we will go back
together again and if so when?
Ans: It's regrettable that this
young man doesn't return the love
that you hold for him although
you will be on better terms socially
than you are right now. Someone
else will come into your life who
will mean more to you than he
does.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

question u be GMGyEed this eoEnH only wheH
clipping this cOIHnn and full birth dGe and
envelope latest ASTRoLoGY READING covering
letter of Gdice GHGyEg three Questions Explain
problems clearly and eOHs questions to those w the scope
of logical reasoning
Send all letters Able WALLACE of PAPER
Third Street, MiHHeGpOis MINI
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

B. docs this friend of mine
out in the state of Texas mean the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

NJ. C. B.-My oldest brother is
in the north working. / wrote him
and asked him if he would get me
a job up there and he said he
would. Now what / want to know
is if l should go before Christmas
or afterwards
Ans: Keep the job that you
have until early spring if at
that time he can get you employ
ment in the north make the change.
You have a family and have been
living in the southern part of FlOri-
da for many years, and it would
take more money than you could
make to buy winter clothing for
you and the family if you did go
north. A change next winter would
be advisable and in the meantime
save your money so you can go
north.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

me if the man am going with.
now loves me we'll enough to marry
me?
Ans: You really should plan to
get married again as you are
reaching the years in life where
you need a companion. 1t is indi-
Gated to me that you will meet your
future mate during 1910. a very
happy life afterwards will be yours.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

d. G.-Would like to marry
again and live a happy life. Tell
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

R. C. B.-For many years now
/ have been a follower of your col
umn and l do enjoy it so much.
Will you please tell me when and
if l will be put back to work?
Ans: The season for your par
ticuIar line of work is just opening
up so you may expect to be called
around the Thanksgiving holidays.
You will then put in full time right
on through next August. 1t is my
suggestion that you begin the
course in accounting that you have
been contemplating it would
insure you of permanent work.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1939-11-10

E. F.-He started coming to see
me on Wednesday back in July and
ever since then he comes on Sat
urday night and takes me to the
movies. am wondering if he
means me any good?
Ans: He likes you far better
than he does any other girl that he
has ever associated with but
he knows that he cannot ask you
to marry him right now. Enter
Apex College and take the course
in beauty culture and by the time
you are making your own living
he will be in a position to ask
you to marry him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20

out life. Ten years ago, Dawson
recalled, Aston had been hand
some, vigorous - a Wall Street
tycoon. His name was by-word
At SIS he was a four goal polo
player, golfer who kept his game
in the eighties. He had headed a
game hunting expedition into
Tibet for the Smithsonian. searched
for rare botanical specimens in
the tropics. But that was before
the depression-and Benthorne
Now, at IS, he was an old man.
His step had lost its vigor, his dy-
manic energy seemed to have de-
parted with the control of Aston
Motors. Even his voice was old,
Dawson noted, as old as his white
hair and his wrinkled, trembling
hands
jameson let me in the back
way, you know" Aston went on
Helen Mrs. Benthorne - my
daughter, had called. She and Ar
mold had had tiff some family
affair something about a girl. I
didn't understand her over the
telephone.
Il dismissed Jameson and start
ed up the rear stairway Then I
decided to see Arnold, get his side
of the story before seeing Helen.
/ started toward the study-I knew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
. SERIAL STORY
S WOULD KILL .., BY TON On. +. .os .."ss ~.
The PaSSageway From The Street
CAST o FCHARACTERs

CAST o FCHARACTERS
ARNOLD BENTHORNE - Five
persons wished him dead.
HELEN BENTHORNE His
charming young wife.
WILLIAM ASTON Ben
thOrne's father in law and bust
ness associate.
JOEY DI TORIO - Night club
owner and gangster.
ARA JOHNSON - The mystery
girl.
JOHN DOUGLAS A young
mining engineer, in love with
Ara.
CAPTAIN DAWSON - A detec-
tive who likes to listen.
Yesterday: Dawson sends Flynn
to find the taxi driver, Nick
Smith, then questions Mrs. Ben
thorne. She admits that she had
quarreled with her husband, had
sent for her father. She also ad-
mits she Is an excellent pistol
shot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
leHr. 1889. NEA sERVcE. I'VE.

I'd find him there. Then I
changed my mind again and went
back up the stairs to Helen's
room. I - was afraid Arnold
might be in a nasty mood. didn't
want to quarrel with him. I hoped
to be able to settle this difference
between him and Helen.
Il had just reached the second
landing when / heard the shot.
was terrified for a moment for
it seemed to come from Helen's
room. 1 hurried on up the stairs,
came down to Helen's room. I
searched through her sitting room
and bedroom even looked into
her bath - afraid that / might find
her body. Then came down the
front stairs and found your officers
and Helen at the door Of the study.
You know the rest"
The exertion of speaking left him
painting. He leaned back in the
chair, closed his eyes, YEARLY.
II can imagine your feelings.
Mr.. Aston" Dawson observed.
Tell me-" he went on, twas Mrs.
Benthorne angry or historical
when she called? Was this tiff
so important that you would come
in a storm at midnight"
Aston leaned forward, Instant
ly alert. 81 can see you're not a
father, Captain" he explained in
diligently. when ones child is
hurt storm makes no difference.
The pain has to be eased, the hurt
kissed away. Helen is my only
child. I'd do anything to keep her
happy"
When Dawson did not reply,
Aston went on. my own car was
put away so I came in taxi.
Helen had said Jameson would be
waiting for me at the rear entry
That's - that about all, Captain"
Dawson filled his pipe, tamping 1t
carefully, then lighted it. A cloud OF
smoke dimmed his direct gaze.
You didn't like Arnold Ben
thorne very well, did you, Alston?"
The words snapped through the air
like electric sparks.
You're wrong, Dawsonl" AL
ston countered angrily, meeting
the detectives eyes. II was very
fond of Arnold. He was my SON.
in-law, my partner In Aston Mo-
tors"
"You mean you married your
daughter to him to save your pre-
cious Aston Motors!"
IT wouldn't put too much faith
in what you read in the papers, u
Aston laughed, without mirth.
Helen married Arnold because
she loved him she'll tell you that
herself. It's true. Arnold did gain
control of large block of Aston
Motor stock, enough to become my
partner - but not enough to buy
my daughter!"
How much does it mean to you
to have Benthorne dead?" Dawson
fired a shot in the dark. Alston's
sudden start told him he had scored
a hit. Alston's wearied calm re-
turned almost Immediately.
You might as well know, Cap
TAIN" he said slowly. "It will
come out with the probating Of
| tne WILL. upon my oeatn lull con-
troll - my shares of Aston Mo-
tors were to go to Arnold. His
his death returns his holdings to
me. We had arranged 1t that way
for Helen and any children she
might have. No outsider will ever
own Aston Motors"
II see."
my attorney arranged the de-
tails. He'll show the agreement to
YOU"
The slamming of the front door
interrupted him. Angry voices rose
from the outer hall. Then Flynn
pushed open the study door.
Here's Torio, Captain" he an
nounced. Says he's got an alibi.
Better make 1t good, Joey" And
he showed the angry, glowering
night club proprietor through the
doorway.
TO Be Continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
BUSINESS AS USUAL
HERE ON THURSDAY

II may be Thanksgiving Day In
half the states. but 1t will be bus
mess as usual at the City Hall here
Thursday.
Mayor Patrick M. Perriello has no.
titled ali department heads that reg
ular schedules will be followed
Thursday. The local observance, as
far as the city government is con-
cerned. will be on November 30.