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Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Prow|er Caught
By Gable Pleads
Guilty to Burglary

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 81 CUP)-
Willard Broski, 18, who was cap
tured by Clark Gable, film star,
when he hid in a clothes closet
as the star stepped from his shower
today pleaded guilty to a charge
of burglary
Judge Charles Fricke fixed the
offense as second degree burglary
and set Sept. Is for hearing the
youths application for probation
and for imposing sentence.
Broski was caught by Gable
July 81 after he entered the stars
home, and, when captured, had
a pistol stolen from the actors
collection of firearms.
Gable wrested the gun from the
youth and held him until police
arrived.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Delegation Seeks
Citizenship For
Hindus in U.S..

A delegation of four, representing
the India Welfare League, visited
El Centre Thursday in behalf of
legislation which would give U. S.
citizenship to 1900 natives of India,
now living in the United States but
denied the privileges of citizens.
My fellow countrymen are liter
ally men without country" Mu-
barek Ali Khan, league president,
said
They entered the United States
prior to the Exclusion Act in 1924
and at present their status is pecu-
liarly unjust
Khan said legislation will be again
introduced in Congress at the next
session. At the last session it was
crowded off the calendar.
He estimated more than 200 In
dians in Imperial Valley would be
affected.
Accompanied by Louis Weintraut
OF New York, Abdul Rahman OF
Detroit and Richard Randion OF
Patterson, N. j., Khan is on a toul
that will cover a majority of the
states in the union, gathering en-
dorsements from mayors and gov
ernors. Four governors. including
Governor Olson of California, and
number of mayors including the
executives of San Francisco, Sacra-
mento and Detroit. have given theii
approval.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31

OAKLAND, Cal, Aug. 81 (UP)
Louis Andre Du Motier De La
fayette, high school mathematics
teachers. today faced a charge of
illegal voting registration despite
the fact that all descendants of
the French General Marquise De
Lafayette are honorary United
States citizens by decree of a
grateful American congress.
AS plain Mr. Lafayette he taught
at Albany high school until he was
released in January, 1888, after
the state department of education
revoked his teaching credentials
with no official explanation.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Suspect Accused
Of Stealing Mail

SAN FRANCISO, Aug. 81 CUP)
The Federal grand jury today
indicted Donald r. Leeson, San
Mateo, on three counts on charges
of stealing mail from residential
boxes on Ellsworth street, San Ma
teo. His bail was set at $4,000
The jury also returned an in
dictment against Henry Smith, form
er San Francisco and Sacramento
liquor store operator, charging him
with concealing assets in bank
ruptcY
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31

TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 81 CUP)
Three former officials of the
Peoples Gas and Oil Co. sentenced
Yesterday in Federal court to prison
terms ON charges of defrauding
10000 Washington investors of
So 900, COO, today declared they would
appeal to the United States circuit
court.
Federal Judge Leon r. Yank-
Wich imposed the sentences after
denying a new trial motion for
.0ur men who were convicted yast
week
Milton Simons, Los Angeles, was
placed on three-years' probation.
The president of the company
]. F.. SimonS, and William Mark
oWitz. sales manager, each re-
ceived sentences Of eight years and
day in Federal prison and fines
Of $4,000
Samuel MarkoWitz, brother OF
William, was sentenced to three
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Public Enemy
Denies Guilt

CHICAGO, Aug. 81 CUP) Joseph
Paul Cretzer, 30, Public Enemy No
4, and his wife Edna Mae. pleaded
not guilty to charges of bank rob-
berry and harboring a criminal to-
day at hearing on removal to
Los Angeles before U. S. Com
missioner Edwin K. Walker.
The removal hearing was con-
tinued until Sept. to await extra
dition papers from Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
$1,000 Damages
Sought in Suit

Suit for S1O6i.2l was filed in su-
perior court Wednesday by M. O
EeSt and C. A. Baker of the Ship
pers Ice company for damages they
alleged was done a compressor al
their plant in Ell Centro.
They alleged the machinery was
damaged during repairs. They asked
the sum from w. ID. Farley, G.. o
Tate. the Modern Machine shop
W. r. Sprecken, and the Sprecken
company.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31

LABOR DAY DINNER
served at
East Side Park on First Street
MONDAY, SEPT. 4TH
from 4 pm. until ?
Chicken. Steak. Vegetable and
Barbecue Dinners. ALL FOR Soc
This is for the General Publiel
COME ONE - COME ALL
Mrs. Sarah Naples, Chief Cook.
Auspices of A. NJ. f. Church
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
State Debt at
S48,SO7,C0O

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. 81
CUP)-State Controller Harry B.
Riley today redeemed S28, .445 in
state warrants leaving the states
interest bearing debt at $48,8O900G
The warrants redeemed today
were issued to replenish unemploy-
ment and general fund cash bal
ances. They bore a net interest
rate of about 120 per cent COM
pared with a current high rate
of 383 per cent which state offic-
ials attribute to uneasiness in fl
nancial circles caused by the i'm
pending $3o-Thursday pension elect
ion.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Descendant Of Lafayette Accused
Of ILLEGAL Vote Registration

But, according to District At
torney Ralph E. Hoyt, the 49-year
old teacher filed a naturalization
petition in Oakland last Thursday
under the name of Louis Andre
Eneman, and a routine checkup
revealed that Eneman had voted
twice in 1896 after filing a regis
tration affidavit to the effect he
had become a citizen in Los An
geles.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Insurance Fight
Breaks Out Anew

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 80 (UP)
"A long-standing controversy over
the insurance situation of the Gold
en- Gate Br:dge and highway dis
trict led today to the resignation
Of an insurance company serving
as advisor to the district board OF
directors.
The resignation was presented in
behalf of Cosgrove and Company
by Andrew j. Lynch at today
meeting of the district board.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Forest Fire In,
S,acr aTalento Area

REDDING, Cal, Aug. 81 (UP)-
Driven by a 30-mile wind, forest
fire burned along a l0-mile front
on the west slope Of the Sacra-
mento canyon opposite Weed to-
Gay.
The wind high and gusty, drove
the flames steadily northwest
through virgin timber despite the
efforts Of 100 firefighters to control
the blaze
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Former Officials Convicted OF Fraud
Will Appeal 81, 100000 Case

years and a day.
Defense Attorney George VAN
deveer filed notice of the appeal
Bail was set at $4,000 for Simons
and William MarkoWitz and $4,000
for Samuel MarkoWitz, but the men
were permitted to continue at lib
erty until Friday under bonds posted
at the conclusion of the trial
Charges against the officials in
volved mail fraud, violation OF the
securities and exchange act, and
conspiracy.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
-Four Apply
Permit TO Wed

Four couples filed applications for
marriage licenses at the county
clerks office.
Grover c. Smithson, so, and Lu-
cille Leola Weigand, AZ, Ell Centre;
Wilmer Heffner, 20, and Louise
Honeysuckle, II, Brawley; Harold
Feffner, 81, and Doris Drain, 16,
Brawley; and Emmette Henry, 30, and
Eugenia Brandenberg, "a, Calexico,
filed the notices.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-31
Bandit Shot as
He Takes S340O

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.,, Aug. 81
UP)-An unidentified bank bandit
was shot and killed today after he
had slugged bank messenger and
taken S3400 in cash.
Evening star., 1939-12-14
Workers Hopes Rest
On Democracy's
Triumph, Green Says
Urges Any Move Short
Of War to Save
Smaller Nations
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-American
workers, says President William
Green of the American Federation
of Labor, favor the use of all
means at our command, short of
war" to prevent the totalitarian
nations from accomplishing their
dastardly purpose" of wiping out
Europes smaller nations.
In an address at Madison Square
Garden mass meeting last night, Mr..
Green called on the people of the
United States to realize that their
hopes must rest on the eventual tri-
umph Of democracy over totalita-
rianism.''
THE free people of America, and
especially the men and women of
labor" he said, never will ac-
quiesce in or accept the triumph
of Stalinism and Hitlerism in Po-
land, Finland, Austria or the Balkan
states. The creed of Hitler. Stain
and Mussolini menaces everything
we hold dear"
Other Speakers.
Others who addressed the rally,
sponsored by the American Jewish
Congress, the A. F.. L.. the Church
Peace Union and other labor and re-
ligious groups, included Alfred M.
Landon, 1886 Republican nominee
for President; former President
Herbert Hoover, the Rev. DR.. Samuel
McCrea Cavert. general secretary Of
the Federated Churches of Christ in
America, and Rabbi Stephen S.
Wise, Jewish Congress president.
Cheers accompanied the rally S
adoption of a resolution condemn
ing the unparalleled acts of aggres-
sion which have resulted in the dis
memberment of Poland. the ruthless
conquest of Finland, the strafing
Of unfortif1ed cities, the murder of
civilians"
Landon Speaks by Phone.
Mr.. Landon, who spoke by tele-
phone from Topeka, Kans., declared
Evening star., 1939-12-14

Americas first responsibility is to
keep aggressive units OF govern
ment that recognize no law Of moral
restraint from getting into the
Western Hemisphere.
He told the rally, "You are ex-
pressing the conscience of Amer
ica-a conscience that refuses to be
silent in the midst OF persecution.
T." It is most difficult to con-
troll our feelings and sympathies
when we read the news from Eu-
rope. But we don't want to get
into this war"
Mr.. Hoover, who few here last
night from Chicago to take COM
mand of the Finnish relief fund
headquarters, asserted the Americas
real weapon of defense" is "a COM
mon love for democracy, common
passion for liberty, q common will
to mutual acceptance"
Rabbi Wise. who presided at the
rally, declared: I'VE should be un-
worthy of being American free men,
if we did not challenge a nation,
however mighty. to cease war
Evening star., 1939-12-14

crushed by tanks Of the Chinese
Army when he leaped from a trench
which collapsed a moment later.
On another occasion he was stunned
by the explosion Of an aerial bomb
in Canton, China. During his travels
Mr.. Hull witnessed 800 air raids,
some of which he will describe In his
lecture, 1t is announced.
The motion pictures will depict
the Japanese and Chinese in normal
peaceful surroundings and then show
the military operations, including
the destroying of Chinese cities.
Evening star., 1939-12-14
Cumerumun to Lecture
On War in China

A. T. Hull, jr., widely known
cameraman, will lecture tomorrow
evening before members of the Ma
tional Geographic Society in Con-
stitution Hall on two years he spent
recently with Chinese and Japanese
armies. The lecture will be illus
trated with motion pictures of the
armies In action.
Mr. Hull, who was on nine battle
fronts with the armies; was almost
Evening star., 1939-12-14

father-in-law were sentenced to
Federal prison and fined $1,000 each
yesterday on their conviction OF
conspiring to defraud the Govern
ment by diverting w. P. A. labor to
private use.
Judge Robert G. Baltzell commit
ted Carl F. Kortepeter, 46, the erst-
Evening star., 1939-12-14

while w. P. A. executive, for 18
months and G. G. Derbyshire, SO, a
year and a day. They were accused
OF having w. P. A. labor used to
construct roads through a suburban
real estate addition owned by
Derbyshire.
Evening star., 1939-12-14
Named to Medical Council

DR.. Oscar B. Hunter has been
named member Of the council of
the Southern Medical AS alton
representing the District Colum-
bia. is was learned ye , .ay. DR..
Hunter was appointed )r. Arthur
T. Mccormack Of ville, KY,
president OF the ass don.
Evening star., 1939-12-14

ring upon q necessarily -defenseless
minority in land by 1t over-run,
trampled upon, conquered"
Evening star., 1939-12-14
Two Sent to Prison
In w. P. A. Plot Case

By the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. IA for
mer Marion County Gndianapolis)
w. P. A. co-ordinator and his
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
NORTHWEST
DETROIT
By WILLIAM FLETCHER

Mrs. Julia Williams Of Jackson
vile, Fla, is the guest Of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Arthur Hill, Majestic ave-
nue., Fesnoale, Mich.
Miss Wilma Orr of Lincoln, Ala
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Eva
Prather, Griggs avenue.
The Northwest Utopia club enter
tanned their members and friends
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Gal
loway, 202l6 Ilene avenue.
Miss Margaret Mckinney of
Woodland Park is spending her
spring vacation with friends and
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Boyins of
Garden Lane wish TO express their
sincere appreciation to their many
friends for their kindness during
their recent bereavement.
The Willing Workers invite all
their friends to their April fool
party at the home of Mrs. L. M.
Boyd, Saturday next.
Phillip Chapman. 2l36l Ithaca
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Frdtern nifty
In Guidance
Week Plans

p Commencing Sunday, April l6 and
continuing through Saturday. April
% stretching the length Of the
Uniied States in every direction the
Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity viii
sjonsor its sixth annual Guide
Right Concentration Week for Ne.
gro outh. especially high schoo.
senior boys ~
Kappa Alpha Psi adopted the
Guide Right movement as a ma
tional program Of the fraternity at
the grand chapter in session at
Louisville, Ky. in December, 1922
and the spring Of 1928 marked its
first year of actual promotion.
An elaborate program of activity
mas been planned with a two-fold
purpose in mind: first: 10 inspire
these youths TO relate their further
educational preparations with
something definite in mind that
want to do and have mural talent
for doing in life, and second, to en-
courage proper attitudes OF as.
sistance towards them in their
parents, teachers, religious leaders,
and in the community as a whole
The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority
is cooperating with Kappa Alba
Psi in this movement and they
solicit the cooeration of all educa-
fiopa1 aIisrf0Yrc rfs-fr ard eaog,1
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01

Tor nearly hundred years here in the United
States the Negro ruce hos shown keen aptitude
for theology, and mony leaders have left q marked
impress by their excellent contributions. Among these
leaders wos Edword NJ Bruwley Born Of free parents
in Charleston, South Caroline, in 1851. he moved 10
Philadelphia at eory oge. and it wos there that he
received his educational troining. brilliant student,
he entered BUeknell College in 1872 and groduoted
in 1875. After concluding his education he returned
TO South CoroIino where he exercised great influence
Edward M Browley organized various ossociufons-
inousuroed the State Bopiist Conveniion-ond as
sisted scores Of young people 10 get on education.
He became greatly interested in Selma University in
Alobomo. ond later wos made President Of ihot nsti-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01

none other than member Of the
trinity, the sun, VINO had a glory
with the Father-Mother before the
worlds were Termed.
Remember, we are talking about
The Christ in Jesus. No person
today can affirm there was a Jesus.
but il there were he was born Of a
woman justlike you and I; therefore
he was terrestrial, but The Christ
was celestial As Jesus was man
he retained the Christ after his
birth by bis obedience unto natures
Gods law. To become The Christ
one must serve humanity and be-
lieve in the Fatherhood Of God
tNature) and the Brotherhood Of
Man One must believe in equal
rights to all and special privileges
TO none. By the wisdom Of this ma
terial world man cannot retain The
Christ for it must be retained by
the wisdom Of the celestial world.
As the word Christ according 10
this book means -anointed and is j.
IDENTICAL with the Hebrew word
Messiah, who was looked for at the
beginning Of the Piscean Age which
was the first coming and the firs'
learning Of the meme, The Christ
before that time in the Arian and
Taurian Ages, wisdom was looked
forward 20 al The beginning u those
ages. Each age brought about a
change Of the inheritant power Of
the age. AS the world was looking
forward 70 some definite person
atty to eliminate their burdens, the
word the was placed before the
word Christ" The Christ is a
member Of the Trinity as It takes
Father God, Mother God and Son
God to be The Christ" OF the celes-
tial power Of any age. Truly. with
out any contradiction Of a doubt
The black race Of North America has
been led wrong relative 20 The
Christ" Thank youi
ITO Be Continued
Prophet George w Hurley,
Founder of the largest Ethiopian
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01

Rev. Knoles, pastor, rendered an
inspiring sermon, Sunday morning,
entitled Give All You Have To
Christ" Matt, 8:13. The ladies SEX
tet Of Ypsilanti rendered several
beautiful selections.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Both Man And Wife
Injured; Get Jailed

Both Eddie Grady. 80, and Mary
GRADY, SO, were treated a. Receiving
hospital last Friday evening for
wounds alleged to have been re-
ceived during a Hsht at their home
at 1860 E. Fort street.
She walked to get aid for a la
cerated scalp and a possible skull
fracture. She was held BY police
for Investigation.
Eddie suffered from stab wound
to the right chest inflicted by Mary,
reports disclosed.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Vile Language Leads
To Youths Arrest

HAMTRAMCK. Mich, March 81.
Reuben Flowers Of 1883 Lump
kin avenue, was arrested last Sat-
urday night on a charge Of disor-
derby conduct at dance given by
the Hi Lite Athletic club of that
city at the International Hall. Detec-
tive James Raspberry who made
the arrest had cautioned Flowers
against his prolific use Of vile
language.
When warning proved useless,
Flowers was taken to jail and
placed under a 500 bond. He will
be tried before Judge Grankowski,
Saturday, April |.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
CORN 1851 DIED 1920

ution He left that post 10 assume the presidency Of
Norris College inSvmteF, South Carolina, but finding
that preaching 10 his toste Than odmnistro-
tive work, he left Norris College 10 OCCUPY various
Baptist postorotes.
The possessor Of an unusually Logical mind, he wos
known throughout the county on outstanding
scholar Of the Boptst denomination. He exceIed par
tcUorY as teacher Of preachers and writer Of
Sunday School literature. He edited and contributed
much 10 the pUbicoton-"The Negro Bopfis Pulpit
1890. The death Of Edward BrowIey in 1923 was
distinct loss 10 the Negro people. However, through
The great written work which he left 10 his race, The
influence Of this great teacher and preacher will long
survive. -'
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
The God of the
Aquarium Age
TENTH SERIES
The AqUarian Age Gospel Of Jesus
the Christ of the Piscean Age

Whilst sitting in my studio look
ing out Of the northeast window, I
am contemplating upon this great
subject, The Aquarian Gospel Of
Jesus :he Christ Of the New Age"
the eleventh edition OF which was
introduced by Eva S. Bowling and
transcribed by Levi.
The topic we are now about 10
take up Of this great book is what
is meant by The Christ, as the
Word is used In this book. The word
Christ is derived from the Greek
word, Kristos, and mean anointed.
It IS identical with the Hebrew
word, Messiah, The word, Christ,
per Sc, does not refer to any par
ticular person; every anointed per-
son is Christed When the definite
article the" is placed before the
word Christ definite personality
is indicated, and this personality IS
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01

ing at the Second Baptist church.
The rally Whicn has been in pro-
greSs for some time, ended very
successfully Sunday afternoon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01

avenue. died Saturday, March 20. at
the age of So. He was born in
Gary, Ind and came to Detroit in
1924. The funeral was held at Oak
grove anne. church Of which he is
a member He is survived by a
son and daughter and six grandchil-
dren.
Mrs. Leanna Hill is at Harper hos
pital where she is to undergo an op-
Grafton.
Mrs. A. Steward and her daugh-
ter, Mrs Marie Ionic, are reported
at Redford hospital receiving treat
ment for skull fractures.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
Lincoln Students Hear
Talented ViOlinist

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. March 81
William A. Daugherty, talented
and promising young violinist Of
Kansas City, Mo, appeared in re-
cital at Lincoln university, Friday
evening, as the sixth number on
the 1889 lecture concert series.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
By GEORGE HARsHAw

BY GEORGE HARsHAw
An optimist is a fellow who looks
in the cuckoo clock for eggs.
She! Have you a cocktail shaker
at home?
He: No he's in college.
He: Are you an American citizen?
Him: Yes.
He HeH-eah yeti prove ~ --
Him; I've been out Of work for
two years.
A minister preached on the evil
OF drink so wildly that his entire
congregation staggered out OF the
church.
The minister was asked: DO you
always practice what you preach?"
q certainly do" replied the min
lister.
What is invisible blue?
A policeman when he is wanted
Swimming Teacher: Now don't
forget that a hollow body can't sink.
Next time I'll show you how easy
it is TO keep your head above the
water.
"Can you swim, boy?'
Yes SIR
where did you learn"
In the water, sir
What steps would you take il YOU
saw a dangerous lion?"
Long ones"
Dad, you're q lucky man. You
won't have to buy any new school
books for me. I've been left in the
same class"
''And what is your ambition, Bob
by?'
Il haven't any. just want 10 b
vice president
City Boy docking at his first
windmill. Gee. Uncle Tom. that's
some electric fan you have there
cooling the cows
Here lies a pedestrian as cold as
ice.
He only Jumped once. when he
should have jumped twice.
Spiritual Association in the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
COPS HONOR
ROXBOROUGH
AT A DINNER
Celebrities Attend North
Detroiters' Testimonial
Meeting

Veteran Republicans gathered at
Carpenter hall last Tuesday eve
ming 10 pay homage 10 Attorney
Charles A. Roxborough at a testi-
monial dinner sponsored by the
North End Cooperative Council, Mr.
James F, Harvey, president.
Attorney Roxsorough has been for
many years a prominent figure IN
the citxs Republican circles, hav-
ing been the first Negro TO sit in
the state senate at Lansing and
also recent appointee Of the late
governor 10 the State Labor Com
mission.
Man Of The People
AttributMg a great deal Of Nj
Roxborough's success 70 the fact
that he was a man Of the people,
Benjamin Pelham. Judge Charles
Rubiner, William Perkins, Judge
Chenot and others spoke briefly IN
commendation Of the honoree.
Perkins VS.. Chenot
Judge Chenot speaking Of the de-
gree Of democracy maintained in
America, ayerred: We should be
very glad that we are living in
a country in which the people run
the country and not the country the
pe1pfe.iA-----------
Replying TO this assertion in a
later talk william Perkins rotor
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-04-01
TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 81
Howard university plans 10 Of
fer a number OF free tuition scholar
ships as well as many work oppor-
tunities to students for the academic
year l939-40.