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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22
Horoscope "T'he stars inclins
 but do s,ot compel
SATURDAY, MARCH B

Benefic aspects rule today The morning hours are favorable tC trade and commerce. There is a sign presaging new and advanta- geous markets for American pro ducts. The stars promise success for heads of government depart ments. Good news regarding the United States Navy is forecast
 Heart and Home The stars en- courage mental activity among wo- men. Girls should choose vocations and prepare for them carefully The stars presage changes in social values. Members of the smart groups, the debutantes who are human butterflies, are to lose pop ularity as the world faces economic revolution which has been in pro- cess for more than a decade and now is accelerated by foreign wars
 Business Affairs: Better condl- tions for small business enterprise. are forecast. Prosperity will con tinue for some time with occasion al setbacks. Cash and carry ideas will enable shopkeepers and others with small capital to proceed with success. A trend of population to- ward small towns and villages will be widespread through the spring time. The stars presage benefits for the people
 National !ss1les. ~",1e prison par ole system will be attacked and re- forms will be consistently demand ed. Sensational plans for dealing with criminals will be offered, as law breaking in many forms ir- creases. Revelation concerning graft in the administration of public af- fairs will cause clamor for dras- tic economies and careful selection of government employees.
 International Affairs: The United States is to cross many bridges in escaping from war activities. Per pleXing problems will multiply and embarrassing incidents will be nu- merous as combat in Europe spreads. British Empire anxieties will be even more complex than they have been in the past. Conciliatory tao . tics will be helpful in the coming summer when India and Palestine offer grave potentialitieS.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of great progress. Rewards for past efforts are indicated Women will be es- pecially fortunate.
 Children born on this day will be courageous and ambitious. They should possess the power of con centration and should be deter mined to gain their ambitiorasss \
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say. "The child is not permitted to play only on Saturdays Not and only form a double negative. Say, "The child is permitted to play only on Saturdays"
 Often Mispronounced Envelope Cnoun). Pronounce first as in enter, not as a in ah.
 Often Misspelled: Miniature Ob- serve the ia.
 Synonyms: Vigilance, tio n, circumspection, alertness, watch fulness, wakefulness.
 Word Study: use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Todays word Dogmatic; asserting mat ter of opinion as if it were fact; arrogantly authoritative Critics write in a positive, dogmatic way"
 Empire claSSlrledS bring results
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

Adolf Hitler says he'll be satisfied with Central Europe if the Allies will restore Germany's colonies. It isn't just living rool' he wants for the Reich, but also parlor, dining room conservatory, library, kitchen servants quarters music room, five baths, and l5 bedrooms And the catch is, he objects to paying rent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

The British liner Queen Elizabeth's dash across the Atlantic was an incident to stir the mind If there was just some way to move the big cities of Europe maybe there would be something left after the war ends
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

When it comes to crown juggling Admiral Horthy of Hungary takes all prizes; he has been pinch hitting for 20 years for king that nobody knows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

Pennsylvania coal town people whose homes and stores drop into abandoned mines know now how the remnants of the Huey Long machine felt the day after election.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

TRUCK DRIVER FRY COOK Single age B. Two years of high school. Experienced fry cook in restaurants. Has also worked as and knows grocery business, clerking, buying, and Call for ES 73.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

If no wins the war of steel how will they tell who wins the war of nerves?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22
OO YEARS AGO Zo From THE EMPfAE
MARCH 23, 1920

MAICH 70, I5zU
 Allen Shattuck, President of the Juneau Commercial Association, an- nounced the names of the chair men of the various committees which were to be in charge of &C., tivities as follows: Chairman of Civic Improvements, H. J, Fisher; Legislation, John w. Troy; Mail and Boat Service, Charles Gold stein; Plane Transportation, J Latimer Gray; Local Industries, w G. Johnson; Tourist Trade, Glenn c. Bartlett; Finance, J. J. Con- nors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

Sumner Welles ought to have very pleasan journey if his expense account holds out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

On her trip to the Westward the steamer Alaska succeeded in getting to Valdez only after the greatest difficulty, owing to the mass of ice in Prince William Sound
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22
eHabby
 Birthday

The Empire extends eongratula- lions and best t0iShes today, ther birthday dnniUersary, 10 the fot- loping:
 MARCH 22
 Betty Wilcox
 Jerry Cole
 Alexander Sey
 Clifford Mason Mrs. Robert Bender
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

It was estimated by the Forestry Bureau that there were 77,000.G .G00,- 900 feet board meas,re of standing timber on the TongaSs and Gnu zach National Forests of Alaska, which would make available 10O- 000,000 cords of timber suitable for paper pulp, according to Sup erintendent Charles E. Flory,
 The Wrecking O. the barge Dash ing Wave at Shelter Island was seriously crippling for a time the operations of Libby, McNeill and Libby at Taku Harbor, according to Capt. c. E. Ahues, who came to Juneau on the cannery tender President. with a barge of supplies.
 Mrs Ray G. Ray was to enter tain the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church in the Gar side Building.
 The Hoonah Packing Companys tender Gambler came into port from Gambler Bay with Capt Lyle Davis for supplies and men
 Weather: highest 32, lowest 27, cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-22

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Windsor, Ont.
BY ARYTIA CHASE
MI. Zion Church Of God

Sunday afternoon, October %. at
Mt. Zion Church OF God In Christ.
we were happy to welcome many
visitors from California. Cleveland,
Saginaw, Chatham. Finley. Buxton
anil Tulsa, Oklahoma, also Ken
lucky. Elder Morton was speaker
during the broadcast and he
preached a very inspiring sermon
which all present enjoyed.
Last Wednesday night at the
church OF God. 795 McDougall. the
Missionaries held a missionary
meeting. Many missionaries we're
present and fine thoughts were
brought out.
Thursday night, special service
was held at Amherstburg at the
Church OF God in Christ. on Park
street Elder N. Wilson IL assis-
tant pastor.
Friday night. Brother A. Harrl-
son was guest speaker at our
church at 7s5 McDougall street,
Windsor. He spoke on the theme,
stop Jesus" text. Mark 10:49.
Sunday. october q. was dedica-
ton Sunday at our church on Nc
Dougall, in windsor. which was
built one year ago this Sunday. Al
that time. wonderful dedication
was held. with many visiting minis
tiers present. Elder Scagg, Of De-
troit. and Elder Cleveland, of Call
fornia, were present.
The Rev. C. l. Wells spoke at
length Sunday OF the building Of
the second church 25 years ago.
Monday evening the church was
filled with colorful vegetables and
fruit celebrating the harvest sea-
son. A dinner was served by the
men. Alton c. Parker and Mrs.
Homer watkins we're in charge.
Mrs. Frank Parker and son. Gar
field: Mrs. V. Robbins and william
A. ware were guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Prince Chase Sunday. They
worshipped at the Church OF God OF
which the Rev. Mr.. Morton Is pas
tor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase entertained
Mr.. Hodge Friday evening John
Manuel OF Houston. Texas Is ex-
pected here 20 visit Leroy Chase.
Mrs. A. Scott OF McDouvall u
very III.
Mrs. Ladd left Saturday TO at
tend the funeral OF her laughter
in-isw. Mrs. Wright. OF Columbus
Ohio.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02

Funeral services were held Sat
urday for the late Broadus b. Burn
side at First Baptist church. The
Rev. A. l.. Merritt officiated. The
Mason Funeral home was in charge
OF the body.
Burnside died a few weeks ago
when his car was struck at a
railroad crossing.
The deceased lay In state In the
church all night Saturday.
Smiths Chapel
Mne. Lydia Williams, president OF
the Missionary society has been
confined 10 her home for the pass
ed week. Mrs. Eloise Evans and
Mrs. Annie Mae Fowler were VIC
tors in the Street contest THIS
week in the church's Building fund
contest.
The Rev. Mr.. Evans delivered
the morning message at Smith s
chapel. The Senior choir sang.
The Senior and Junior ushers
were guests OF st. Stephens AME
church Senior Usher board Sunday
afternoon.
The Detroit district OF the AME
Iaymen held their regular monthly
inspirational services at smith
Chapel Sunday afternoon. Or.
Toodle OF bBethel was principa!
speaker. ~,
The Senior Usher board VIII
sponsor a Halloween party at the
church Friday evening. Nov. !.
The Pastors Aid board met fri-
dav evening at the home oil mrs.
susie Davis. After business gifts
were given Mrs. W. NJ. Binion tne
honoree. A delicious repaft was
served. Among those present were
Mrs. Albert Lewis. Mrs. Qseie hou-
gers. Mrs. Beatrice Cartwrign.
Mrs. r. s. Perry. Mr.. and MRS. j.
Davis, REV. and Mrs. A. d. Evans
A. Cartwright. Mrs. Claude WIN
frey Alma, Junior and Arthur Dav,
js. Henryene Alice. Patricia anu
Lamar Binion and Nelson Lee
First Baptist
pastor A. L. Merritt Delivered an
eloquent address Sunday morning
an the subject. THE Worlds Neea
~ . Revival" His text was founo
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
A. TURNIPSEED, Representative $50:

Mrs. NJ. Wilkins had birthday
party at her home on Pasadena
avenue Saturday. Oct. 26. A num-
Der OF guests were present.
Miss Oielia Broadway. secretary
TO Attorney Van Dyne and DR., C..
z. Walden has been assigned TO
work on a draft board.
WIlikle- For-President Club
Honorable w. W. Blackney. the
congressman from the sixth dis
trict gave an inspiring address
Wednesday evening. Oct. % al the
Club Headquarters, $3.50 ST Jonn
street. Among the other speakers
were Attorney Lyle. Church. Henry
Hill. Ralph 7. Willis. John L.
Roach, Mrs. Allie Hall. Mrs. Hall
spoke on several occurances in
Washington u. c. and highly COM
mended Norman Belts. OF the Will
kie supporters.
ice cream and waters were serv-
| al
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02

stomach. One might add that TO
keep his heart, vary his diet. With
this and other advantages In mind,
Miss Sullivan. OF Redwood CEN
ter. 10 organizing a group OF ladies'
to meet one day each week at the
center. to experiment with and to
concoct new dishes and recipes.
Whether you are good cook. a
poor one or no cook at all. YOU
VIII surely benent by attending
these sessions. The first meeting
will be held when the most con-
venient time Is determined.
The Ladies' auxiliary meets every
Tuesday at Z D. m. Games and So
forth are enjoyed by all who at
tend. Try TO attend the meeting
this week. These sessions will help
break the monotony OF the winter
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Sabbath,
Wilson Hughes and Louis Doug
las attended the Michigan Pennsyl.
vania football game In Ann Arbor
| Saturday.
Union Baptist Church
Two visitors attended Sunday
School at Union Baptist church
Sunday. The pastor, the Rev. z. G..
Copeland. preached at IL a. m. his
text being Mark 1894: Three were
added to the church.
Prayer meetings are held every
Wednesday at s .. m.
The Senior choir rendered love-
ly music at the Sunday morning
hour.
The 3 p. m. program was rem
dered by the Senior choir OF the
church and was a big success.
Many visiting choirs attended. In
GLIDING those OF First Baptist Of
Inkster: and st. John AME,
Triumph Baptist and Fews Memoir
ial CINE and others. b. Caswell, Jr.
10 church reporter.
Church OF God In Christ
The pastor reviewed the Sunday
School lesson. Sunday. The morn
ing service was also inspiring and
well attended.
At the night worship. the Rev.
Mr.. Crane and his congregation
were with us. also the Rev. John
Williams. OF Detroit. The Rev. Mr..
Crane preached a strong sermon.
Many visitors from out OF town
were present.
Monday night, the pastor preach
ed for the closing OF the CME
church. The church is also prepar
ing for the pastors anniversary.
All are welcome to worship al
this church. located at Polk and
Hall streets. The Rev. Mr.. Gaudy
is pastor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Inkster lettings
INV MRS. MILLIE NJ. BINION

in 2 Chronicles Z: IA.
The Rev. Esaw Cook presided
over 100 persons AZ the BYPU
hour.
The Senior choir was guest OF
Union Baptist church Sunday eve
ming.
The Junior choir is making splen-
did progress after the reorganiza-
ton.
Sunday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Danley were dinner guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. David Sims.
Magnolia Sims Is church report
er.
Thanksgiving Preparations
A gala post-Thanksgiving invita-
tional dance will be given Friday,
Nov. 22 at the home of Mrs. APRONS
on Isabel. Lafayette Allen and his
band will make their debut after six
months OF rehearsals. They will
adopt the name king All and his
Royal Sultans OF Bouncing rhythm
Members OF the new musical az
gregation are Paul Dumpkin, trum-
pet; Andrew Evans, drums: Car
ter Henderson, tenor sax; Floyd
Ackles. clarinet: Thomas Shannon
vocalist and trombonist: Lafayette
Allen, pianist. The boys expect "a
l, make Victor recordings OF GOOD
Morning Blues" Tuxedo Junction.
"Dolimite" and I'll Never Smile
| Again"
Second Baptist
| The Rev. p. l.. Herod. pastor oil
the Revelation Baptist church. IL
Cincinnati. Ohio. will conduct ter
day revival at the Second Baptisi
beginning Monday, Nov. 4.
Sunday morning. the pastor, Rev
o. B. Jones delivered a masterfu
message on the subject. "Pauls
Thorn in the Flesh. Cor. 1879
One was added to the church.
In the afternoon the choir ant
usher board were guests OF the st
Stephens Usher Board in celebrat
ing their twenty-first anniversary
In the evening at pm. thu
Mems Week Contest closed. Rob
ert Baker. chairman OF the deacor
board was the winner. He raised
s101.25. Total amount raised 1893.
OIL.
z. Lee returned from a few day.
vacation in Bordentown, n. j
where he visited the Bordentowr
Institute in their Alumni Reunion
He reports grand time.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Ecorse News
BY MILO CASTOR

We talked last week about poll
tics and politicians. This week we
are taking up where we left off.
Are we asleep or do we think we
can get something for nothing!
This is about the sixth week that
our schools have been open and we
have no more colored teachers than
we had last year. We have qualid-
ed boys and girls right here in
Ecorse and River Rouge. who
should be teaching in the Claud J.
Miller school. We have only two
colored teachers at school where
80 per cent OF the pupils are col
ored. what do we send our boys
and girls TO school for, II we are
not going to fight for them to get
the same breaks In life that other
groups get
Every mother and father In
Ecorse should go TO the next School
Board meeting and ask the men,
bers OF the board to place at least
two more colored teachers In No.
5 school. You will find some critics
who will say the teachers were
hired last July and that there IL
nothing we can get now. hut IL we
never try, we'll never get anything.
II we 60 to the Board with the right
kind OF plea. there Is a possibility
that we can get more teachers, al
so another janitor. by January 1.
Take heed. fathers and mothers.
and 20 down every time the Schoo.
Board meets, until you succeed In
getting what you ask for and what
Is rightfully yours.
Police arrested two young men
for reckless driving recently. An
other young man was arrested for
trying to break up dance AMI
still another for swearing in public
and at an officer OF the law.
Girls Club
Little Miss Martha Fleming, pre-
sident OF the Junior Girls Cooking
club: Lille Ruth Burhs, secretary /:
and Edith CASTOR, treasurer. thank
the many friends who recently pur-
chased tickets for their affair. Mrs.
Minnie Davis. OF 1897 Fourteenth
street. received a beautiful bed
spread.
Music lovers in Ecorse and
River Rouge are grieved to learn OF
the death OF Mr.. Levine. He was a
frequent visitor In at places OF en-
tertainment in this community and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
AI.RI0N NEWS
Nv ALICE CANT

Refus c. Foster has been named
member OF the National Honor so
ciety at Washington Garner High
school.
Clarence Clark OF Ann Arbor will
stay In Albion indefinitely.
Both the AME church and the
Macedonia Baptist had chicken din
ners Friday.
John Stevens spent the Weekend
in Chicago as guest OF his sister
Lena.
Reuben McCray was weekend
Visitor In Pontiac at the home OF
Rev. and s'rs. r. r. Carr.
Orlando simmons OF Detroit VS.
tied his wife and daughter In Al
bion Sunday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02

MI. Olive
Sharing Our Best" was the SUBJ
ject Of pastor. the Rev Mr.. r. Tur
pin last Sunday morning.
Many members Of the church at
tended the fall opening OF the Bap-
tist Training school In Detroit.
The Youth group OF the church
had a halloween social Monday
evening at the church. Mrs. Fred
Waller was in charge.
Quinn Chapel AME
The First Quarterly conference
OF this conference year was held
last Sunday at Quinn Chapel AME
church. Or. David A. Blake the pre-
siding elder OF the South Detroit
district. preached spiritual SER
mon. using for his topic. Jesus
Calls Us"
The Rev Mr.. W. T. Alexander,
pastor OF Bethel AME church OF
Saginaw. Senior choir and mem
hers: Rev. c. E. Carr. pastor Of
Newman Chapel AME church. Pom
tiac: Junior and Senior choirs and
members; Rev. L. l.. Lawrence the
pastor OF Vernon Chapel AME
church and Rev. H. p. Power. pas
tor OF Blackwell AMEZ church OF
Flint and members were present.
At 1880 pm. the Rev. Mr.. NJ r.
Rhonenee. Senior choir and mem
bers. Rev. II. P. Powers were the
guests OF the Rev. Mr.. L. l.. Law
renee at his first Quarterly meet
ing services. Or. David A. Blake
preached a stirring message to a
large audience. Music was furnish
ed by the Senior choir of Quinn
Chapel AME church.
The Usherette Board OF Quinn
Chapel will have a tea and pro-
gram in the reception room OF the
church al pm. Nov. 3. Some OF
our leading ministers OF the city
will speak. The Quinn Chapel Glee
chorus will sing and other num-
bers will be on the program.
Mrs. Hattie PHILLIP is GONZALES
cling at the Hurley hopsital.
Mrs. " Mae Green is confined
10 her he'd al 1909 Clifford street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Allen Temple

kilograms was the theme Of
the Sunday morning message by
the Rev. Mr.. walter A. Crider,
pastor Of Allen Temple AME
church. His text was from Judges
ago. Seven young people Joined
the church following this dynamic
sermon.
The Missionary society conduct
ed very interesting program at
Russell Street Baptist church in
the afternoon. Several numbers
were rendered by the Allen Tenn
pie Junior choir. Mrs. Mae Gregory
is directress
The NAACP held the first in q
series OF community forums al s
pm. Attorney r. NJ. Golightly was
principal speaker. An all request
program was given by the Mems
chorus.
The rally represe Ing the
Twelve Tribes" will be given Nov
II.
Gertrude Johnson Is church re-
porter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
Pontiac News
By F. p. HARRIS

The Rev. II. Sewel. pastor Of
Macedonia Baptist church spoke at
IL am. on the subject, Time Will
Tell"
The pastor OF New AME church
spoke Sunday morning on the sub
ject, II Am A Debor. ! Am Ready
TO Preach. am Not Ashamed .
The Rev. r. f. Carr and choirs at
tended services at Quinn Chapel
OF Flint
Mrs. Beatrice Marshall OF Bag
lev street motored to Toledo. Ohio
Oct. % 10 attend the marriage OF
her sister. Miss Sarah Wright 10
John Taylor OF Tulsa Oklahoma.
The couple was married at Friend
ship Baptist church in Toledo by
the pastor. the Rev. Mr.. Richard
son. Other Pontiac people attend
ing we're Mrs. Leonard Clay. Mrs
NJ. Collins and Henry Hogan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-02
SAGINAW NEWS
BY MRS. N. TO0MEY
MI. Olive Church

The Rev. Richard Carter, OF Bay
City. was the guest speaker last
Sunday morning and preached
masterful discourse from the text
Matt. 5:12. A large congregation
was present. One was added TO the
church. in person OF Wildon Calvin.
OF Beloit, Wisconsin. who n now
residing In Saginaw. A special
selection was rendered by an out-of
town quartet. who was on a lyeeum
engagement at Arthur Hill school
for a week.
At 1880 D. m. the Rev. Mr.. Car
ter spoke again. Many we're pre-
sent.
The Sunday School had an inter-
esting session.
Members and friends extend
sympathy TO Mrs. Stevens. a mem
Der Of the Senior choir. whose four
year-old son was struck and killed
by n car on washington street last
Friday. The funeral will be held
Wednesday at 2 D. m. from Mt.
Olive church.
The Rev. w. G. Wilson is regain
ing his health and weight, since
disseminating active work as pas
tor OF Mt. Olive. All well-wishers
are praying for his speedy recov-
cry.
A shower was given last Friday
evening in honor OF Miss Burnetta
westbrook at her home. Miss West
brook will be married early this
week.
Zion Baptist Church
The Sunday attendance at Zion
Baptist church was fine. both at
Sunday School and regular service.
Supt. j. p. Worthy and T. Walker
were in charge OF the S. s. ses-
sion. A fine report OF the S. S! and
BTU congress OF Chain Lake dis
trict In Battle Creek was given by
Mrs. ]. n. Worthy. Miss Roberta
McCloud and Mrs. r. Williams also
gave interesting reports. At the
close OF the service. little Miss
Juanita Thomas rendered a piano
solo.
The II a. m. service was good.
The Rev. NJ. Toomey the pastor.
preached an excellent sermon. II
was JUNO rchurch day. Two add
tons were made to the church.
At 3 D. m. the Sunday School
gave a rally by Mrs. Worthy, chair
man Of the program. The affair
was success.
The BTU had an interesting dis
cussion and President ]. II. Gray
has a big plan for the future.
! AT 1880 D. m. the Christian Cen
ter Jubilee chorus furnished music.