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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Musicians
At It Again

A small but appreciative audi
ence heard the splendid recital
which was presented by the De-
trot Musicians Association at ST.
Johns Presbyterian church under
the auspices OF the Church Choir,
on last Sunday afternoon.
Among the enjoyable numbers
we're the recitation. THE Old Chap
ell Bell" by Mrs Emma Lyles; the
Beethoven and Chopin piano num-
Der by Mrs. Alberta Harris; two
baritone solos by Clyde Coleman,
the Twenty-Third Psalm by Malot-
70. being especially we'll rendered:
two numbers by the choir. with
Mrs. Lucille Maxwell as ohligato
soloist and splendid talk by Ro-
mey A. Henderson on Culture and
Defense" In which he showed why.
that during and after this period
OF war and defense preparation. the
musicians would have 10 defend
the present cultural attainment and
strive 10 maintain the high stand
ards Of today.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
College Lads and
Lasses Form Neu
Organization

introducing Gamma chapter OF
Eta Beta ri. an organization OF
young men and women OF college
age formed into what r. known as
a Fra-Sority.
The officers OF the new organiza-
ton are: Dempsey Morgan. presi-
dent: Roberta Greenidge, vice pre-
sident: Doris Fuller. secretary;
Roger DeMarr. chaplain: and Ed
ward Glenn. Sg't-at-arms. Includ-
cd in the membership are: Ed
ward Carson. waverly Williams,
Lillian Rutherford. Christine
Smoot. Bill Coleman. Alvin Camp
bell. Doris Dungill. Barbara Tai
bert. Larry Douglass. Charles Hill,
veda Freeman. Regina Solomon
Ruth Giles, Wilbur Hughes. Jean
Johnson. Katherine Weiss, Buddy
Jones. Calvin Porter, Francis Will
liams. Harriet Pate. Louise Leon
ard. Ralph Mason. Ruth Mcouary
Mary Ruth Parker. Zeina Miles
ard Bob Matthews.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Friends Gather on
Hubby's Birthday

A surprise birthday party was
given by Mrs. Odessa Woodbridge
in honor OF her husband. Dorsey
Woodbridge at their home, 2673
Madison. Games and dancing filled
the evening. A delightful luncheon
was served. There were many gifts
for the guest OF honor.
Among those who gathered TO ex-
press their best wishes were: Mr.,
and Mrs. George Thompson. Mrs,
Marie Taylor. Lucille Graham. Mr.
and Mrs. l.. Glaze. Miss Eva Jean
Nabers, Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson. H.
l.. Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs. S
Golston. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Turner
Mr.. and Mrs. l. Billups. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. McDeel. T. F. Taylor. Eliza
beth Smith. Faye Johnson. Florence
Mr.. Long. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Ross and
MIR. and Mrs. u. Griffin. There was
host OF others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07

Husband Leads
Wife! Surprise?

Mrs. Thelma Hubbard Of sl5s
Hazlett was honored with a sur
prise birthday party November %.
given by her husband, Homer Hub
bard In their beautiful home. The
room was decorated with pink and
white paper. A pretty birthday
cake, decorated with pink and
blue candles with Happy Birth
day inserted. was made and given
by Mrs. Carrie Arnold. Dainty
refreshments. presided over by
Mrs. Arnold. Mrs. Julia Craig and
Mrs. Athia Mae Olds. were served.
They consisted OF chicken salad,
ice cream. cake, cold drinks. pea
nuts and candies. Among those
sharing in the enjoyment OF the
evening were:
Mr.. and Mrs. David Jackson, Mr..
and Mrs. william Arnold. Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Olden. Mr.. and Mrs. will
liam Stigler. Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer
Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Collia B. Olds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Rogers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arion Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Philip Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Bright. Mrs. Ester Ewing.
Mrs. Nancy Tillman. Roy Cum
mings, William Smith. Miss Hazel
Nelson. Elwood Melvin and Doro-
thy and others.
Need We add that Mrs. Hubbard
was the recipient OF several love-
" gifts!
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Personality Plus

The Century OF Progress club
met Saturday. Nov. is. at the home
OF Mrs. Edity Gilchrist. 1926 Tire
man avenue.
After the usual business session
the hostess presented Mrs. JOY Earl
who gave a most interesting talk
on Personality. stressing the ply
steal, the mental. the social, and
the spiritual contribution to a de-
sirable personality.
Miss Monroe. the president. con-
Quoted q game in which each per-
son was asked TO prepare a list OF
foods for a group which did not
like peas (p's) and who did not
like tea o.. The perfect list was
compiled by Mrs. Annie Lewis who
was awarded a prize. The hostess
presented the guest speaker . box
Of candy.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07


ed a wine list. and sandwiches OF
all descriptions.
Since the Jitterbuge held sway.
old-timers like the Frank Bur-
tons, the Hughes Petersons and
the Claude Coopers were swept off
the dance floor.
spotlighted here and there
around the ringside were: Miss
Margaret Redmond. Walter Thomp-
son. Or. and Mrs. J. j. McClendon
NJ. X. Fritz. Miss Maxine Fears,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. l.. Lucas, Miss
Lillian Brown. Miss Roberta Green
idge. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Booth. p.
Rosemond Davis, Or. and Mrs. r.
Greenidge. Miss Roberta Mcclure,
Joseph A. Craigen. Richard Kind,
Rudolph Johnson, Miss Hertha
Priest. Fletcher Routt. Charles
Fisher. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Gillespie,
Mr.. and Mrs Gene Beatty, Basset
Jones. Or. and Mrs. B. Milton,
Charles Hill. Jr. Miss V. Will
liams. Lucille Tapsico and Caro-
Ign Plummer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Singers
Make Music

The Crescent singers. a group OF
talented musicians. appeared re-
Gently In recital at the Hartford
Avenue Baptist church. They were
greeted by a large and enthusiasts
tic audience. Some OF their numbers
beautifully rendered were: pray
er Of Emancipation" and "Romany
Life" with Doris Dare as soloist
There were humorous numbers
that especially appealed 10 the
youngsters and their spiritusls were
very effective. Thsfe singers are
under the direction Of Mrs. john
ME Reid. well known pianist aud
will Be heard again soon.
The Wcmsn's Council OF the
Hartford Avenue Baptist church
enjoyed an inspiring program SUM-
day afternoon. November "a,
sponsored by Mrs. q. p. Jones
Among those who participated
were: Miss Leota Higgins. Second
Baptist church: Miss Helen Nc
Twain and Miss Idell Mack OF
New light Baptist church, Miss
Marie Parrish. st. stephens church
Allen Johnson. Chapel Hill church
and Miss Ethel Farmer. Hartford
church. The nnale was the singing
Of the Negro National Anthem.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
VeIna and John
Tie The Knot
By Grayce Thomas

One OF the pretties and quite ella
borate weddings OF the season was
that OF velma Bowers and John
Hitchcock last saturday at the
lovely home OF the brides sister
and brother-in-law. Or. and Mrs.
J. Bradshaw at ais ST. Antoine.
For her wedding velma wore a
lovely white satin gown with a
net bodice. She carried baby NUNS
and chrysanthemums The we'd
ding was followed by a reception
which was largely attended by
friends OF the couple and their
families.
Gifts OF all types we're accepted
by them az the guests went on TO
enjoy the evening OF dancing src
chatting. The menu which was serv-
Cd vas most delectsble and con-
sisted Of potato salad. cake, ice
cream. sandwiches Of ell kinds and
many tidbits.
Some OF the guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. John Bowen, Janet Nc
Coy. Betty Banks, Waymon Bowen.
Phyllis Banks, Harved Hudson,
Lois Bowen. Arnold Thomas. Mr..
Taylor OF Ford Motor company,
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyer. Mrs. Clifford.
Bowen. Mrs. NJ ]. Butler. Gloria
Merits. Ben Boyer. Robert Thomas,
Kenneth Warren, Marion Warren.
Joe Howell. Roosevelt Yancy, Mrs.
Peter Wilson. Garcia Ann Boyer
Elijah Boyer. Willie Bowen, Fran
ces Turner. Mrs. Sarah Lockett
Clara Noxas and soish Nozas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
he Farmers Golden Anniversary

And gold safely stored in vaults Ken
M goody portion It certainly got loose Tuesday evening 20
at the golden wedding anniversary You
od magnificent gifts The godrusted Dishes
ornaments lamps which folks brought the happy
ondone brides display and they
<tany did make
flowers goodness They everywhere in coloriu pro-
OF golden red and bronze NUNS large
Beauties the tables the mantle the grand piano
bells hearts were strung about until
J air filled with them.
charming couple before the fireplace Win nem
Mr. Ray whose golden anniversary VIII De oeeoa
December go Lively had special reason TOT
DOSING lovely old satin gown II was ne 'oenua
a her Wedding fifty ago. Her flowers were Tea
en his mother guardian angel was her son. Ce'
Dashing gayy their guests we're dausnters jean
fright pearl grey royal blue velvet; ana 'acQue Dur
blue stood pretty granddaughter fessy s
iris IN yellow and her cousin Cecilia Farmer In black
p white, who also assisted with the guests
Upstairs gentlemen held special conference win M,
% Mr. Wright the sons-n-law, and snapped some pretty m
Per their glasses spirits which they did not serve 70 ~
Oveysr everybody filled with good spirit
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
on
Young Detroiters
Nv GRAYCE THOMAS

Florence Youree and James
Duke Register were recently
married and report the new life
grand.
James Douglass and Lauretta
Edison were married last week and
talk OF nothing but welded bliss.
Congratulations TO you all.
What a play the Reluctant Ora
gon" was! Scores were great and
the audience remarkable. We
noticed Frances White. Edgel Ed
gee, Dawn Watson, Betty Sullivan.
Herman White. Rosalie Brown. AL
Gene Ross, Aloris Tibbs. Betty
Bland and loads OF others in the
audience.
Bravo to Earl Evans who seems
TO have killed two birds with a
stone.
You can beat a better school
than Northern HI. They, l mean
the athletic department. gave a
dance last Friday which was at
tended by many school kids In
GLIDING Helen Rienheart. Frances
White. Edgel Adger, Betty Sulli-
van. Dorothy Stewart. Geraldine
Bailey. Leo Morris. George Jones,
Thomas Askew. Leroy Harris. and
others.
The Co-eds dinner and dance Is
social highlight number one for
the month. II will be held at the
YMCA this month.
Dorothy Stewart Mitchell reports
that the baby is much improved.
Dorothy Smith long missed by her
pals sends word that she has Inn
proved splendidly where she Is
confined in Herman Kiefer hospital.
When II comes TO dances. that's
where the fun begins. Recently
Duke Ellington and his band we're
at the Graystone ballroom. The
music was well appreciated by the
fans especially Five O'clock
whistle" A few seen were: Maui
rice Head, Cornelius Dixon. Percy
and Hazel Jacks. Rose Mary James
Mary L. Griffin, James simus.
Evelyn Randford. Lois Bowen. Lois
Winchester. Jack Phillips, Mayo
Ridley, Priscilla Noyster. Ursula
siepert. Archie Short. Tolula Smith,
Marion Stewart. Albert wallace. s.
T. Holland. Elizabeth Turner, and
others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
In the Saddle
By Mrs. Henry Jennlngs

On the twentieth OF November,
most people were looking for their
Thanksgiving turkey. but Or. c. K.
Whitby was quite Indifferent to
food. He went horse-hunting and
found for himself wonderful
three-year-old chestnut mare, by
Mountain Red Bird. Or. Whitbys
horse will he introduced 10 you
next year in our horse show.
Miss winifred Brady is another
member OF the Saddle club. She Is
a graceful rider and handles her
four reins carefully. Furthermore,
when II comes TO sitting trot,
there is no limit to her speed.
Aliene Bryant Motley and Mil
dred Mason were also out with Dr.
All. Thomas. Jr. They are very
interested in the Saddle club, be-
cause they intend to be among
those who will make the next horse
show a more interesting one. A few
more enthusiastic riders whom !
can't fail TO mention are: Mrs.
Odell Loving. Mrs. Samuel Whit
man, Miss Matte Nixon. Miss
Lucille White. Mrs. Howard Nc
Neil, OF Pontiac: Alfred Sharp,
Robert Davis. Douglass Puryear.
Kenneth Jackson, Joe Smith. Moses
Thompson and Sam Williams.
Flash and "Jocko." owned by
Joe Louis. and "Sir King owned
by Mrs. John Roxborough, are well
on their way for bigger honors.
They are being marked 80 per cent
and 100 per cent In all OF their
tests. according TO reports by Mr..
Jennings, their teacher. The new
student from Chicago. Cadet"
owned by Mack Jones, Is a very
good scholar. Like all boys, he Is
hard on his clothes. but you should
see him perform In his Ave differ
ent gaits.
II you have never seen Or. Tho
mas break into a big smile. you
should have been out az Springhill
Farm recently. when Trainer Jen-
ninrs whispered into tire ear OF
Maids Fancy. and told her 10 show
her owner how she could slow gait
and rack. II was grand perfor-
nance. and only her third lesson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07

Sophistication itself, In breath
taking creation OF two-tone emerald
chiffon, with a corssge Of delicately
tinted orchids and lilies OF the val
ley pinned 10 her shoulders, was
the charming and gracious mistress
OF ceremonies, Miss Charlene
Rainey.
The applause OF guests and club
members was indeed hearty tri-
butte to the inspiring speech given
by Miss Betty Cole. OF the Frank
lin settlement. Miss Juanita Gillon,
Miss Sally Rainey and John Banks
lent their respective talent to the
perfection OF the program.
Following the banquet. the de-
lighted guests were furnished trans
portation to the home OF Miss
Rainey, where. on the stroke OF
midnight. they were served delec-
table canapes and cocktails.
Lending. on the one hand, sweet
ness and beauty TO the occasion
we're q host Of charming ladies.
among whom were: Almira Brooks,
adorable in frothy star dust pink
net: Hazel Quarker. stately In a
deep rose creation whose sleeves
and square neck were trimmed with
tiny black bows; petite Audrey
Graham. in billowy black net: Ger
trude Browning, angelic In her
gown OF delicate black taffeta with
velvet bows fastened here and
there: lovely Betty Morrow, In
whispering blue taffeta; Dorothy
Quaker. radiant in a swirling
gown OF heavenly blue chiffon and
velvet; Helen childs. in gorge
Gus black lace over shimmering
peach satin; Charlie Lee. gay in
deep rose taffeta: Vivian Gillon,
coy in blue taffeta: Marie Malone.
tres petite IN a princess gown OF
pink net: Sally Rainey, charming
In a gown OF black with appliqued
daisies: and Juanita Gillon, sweet
in white satin.
On the other hand. adding gallan-
try 10 the occasion we're these
handsome gentlemen: Floyd Card
ner. John Thomas, Jerry Letlow,
Jesse Llghtfoot, Clarence Stone
street. John Evans. Levi Gardner.
John Banks, Robert Spivey. Adley
Evans, Robert winston. Nathaniel
wicks, Wilbur Thomas and coolies
more.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
AldeS Fo,
GoodeMowS

With a thought for sweet chart
~. the Modernistic Study club met
with Mrs. Jess Pettiford OF 470s
ST. Antoine last Thursday.
After the business session .
most tempting lunch was served.
The club will welcome their
many friends TO a benefit party for
the Goodfellows. Saturday night.
December = at the home OF Mrs.
NJ. Strickland. 1871 Mitchell ave-
me
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07


Saturday was James sixth birth
day and she celebrated In most
unusual way. Her whole thought
was for the pleasure OF her spe-
cial cronies 10 whom she was hos
tess all day.
Thing began 70 get exciting
when Jane and her mother pick
ed up the young ladies and gentle
men and took them 10 the matinee
performance OF the reluctant ORA
gon.' In the theatre party were
Shirley Brown and Jane Griffin.
The gentlemen included Bill Col
den. Jr.. and Lauren Anderson
Miss Alice Turner was Mrs. Ros-
GOES guest.
After the play. the young crowd
went 10 James house for delight.
FIJI party complete with pink and
white decorations. cake. ice cream
sandwiches games and presents for
everyone.
For her busy afternoon OF en-
pertaining Miss Jane was content
TO wear a simple frock OF blue
dimity. She vetoed all measures
concerning that lovely silk frock
in her clothes closet. After all
mother" quoth she. you don't
wear your last beet dress 70 a
party. because you want TO have
a good time"
Jane made further celebration
Monday by enrolling In the ad-
vance section OF the first grade
And was she thrilled II was her
first experience IN schools. When
been excluded from kindergarten
because she was most too precoci-
Gus for that "baby stuff Her com
ments on her new venture In life
can be summed up in one descrip-
tive phrase School IL wonderful!
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
s w Social Club

Mrs. Marguerite r. Horton. OF
chicago. sister-in-law OF Mrs. EN-
ma Reid. $500 Milford street. was
Guest Of the s w Social and chari-
~ club on the evening of Novem-
her %. The club met with Mrs
Daisy Griffin, $500 Twenty-eightn
street.
During the social hour. tasV
repast was served by the hostess;
Mrs. Mary Macarthur, AIS NC
craw avenue. is president OF the .
W. club: Mrs. ophelis Smith, CLUB
renorter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Ills Seal Time Again

One Of the Detroit committees
the tuberculosis Christmas
drive held their opening tea
ne home Of Mrs. Luella Hill.
y McGraw. Sunday afternoon
P'ember "a. Interesting talks
re given by the chairman and
[tanlier Of the seal drive Mrs.
En G. Ransom; Margaret Haw-
IL, and Mrs. A. l.. Huskins. Pro-
.sor ). R. williams gave the key
Ie ulk OF the day. Mrs. Hattie
|oUuy poured tea by candlelight.
nose present were Mrs. Mar
|.sI Hawkins. the newly elected
Iatmsn OF the seal committee,
ana Mrs. Isaac Pugh, Mrs.
qua Gosgins Carroll, Martha
'ssey. A. L. Huskins, A. b. Nc
10y, Beatrice Allen and others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Strollers are Jolly
After First Social

The Jolly strollers club No. ..
began its new year with Walter
Bates as president and Mrs. Marie
Maddox, vice president The nrst
affair OF the year was held sstur-
day and II was q success with a
capital s. The Jolly strollers are
planning bigger and better things
for this year. among the immedi-
ate happenings Is coal rattle the
seventh OF December.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
|owdown On "The Dragon"

rlovd Watsons proud only
coson reluctant involved Aforementioned
! MI was furnished by Lloyds little sister.
Va laughed right when the the
res screamed the TO the
and happiness Barbara LOOMS and Jimmie
be Jr.
Junior his glory with Barbara his leading lady
yearod killer has been in love with pretty Barbara for
Vars
One curyockd young the audience called out to his kim
playmate the first which showed the Dragon family
home Hey Dolores you scared OF them dragons The an
Der came no"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Thunder on theSociol Front
. PLAY A Misnomer

{bo PLAY A Misnomer 600.
M Of the play carried the adjective Reluctant but Their. var
n reluctant about those enthusiastic youngsters who formed
prb Reluctant Dragon the operetta which presented
A. institute last Friday Saturday play was under the
[ a. the Phi sorority very capably d.
~ BY Gladys Mills
% orincIpas we'll the supporting showed excellent
he,ne thoroughly acquainted with lines-yey movement
an entire of stage fright The dragon costumes
,uresaue and highly imaginative The music dancing and
% all doyetaled perfectly Leading roles taken by Lloyd
- be Deluctant Dragon: while little singing Leona Lucky
L. apncss Acyon: James Cole Jr, Malcolm shepherd
d Barbara Loomis the role of Elaine" mans
kshts.
eager audience each OF the performances very
and tho teen ayers whom there
[v good rearing Their conduct perfect Their
I dared them breathe after all the they made at
know White" last year.
Mary Ann ballet group graceful could be-
Modern Dancers really shuled on exciting
Putting II mildly walt Disney would be chap he asked
tav. m few pointers 1.-THE Dragon" is his production
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
About The Negro

II you are looking for new
books by and about Negroes. 10th
ron branch library has several new
volumes 10 offer the reading public.
Listed there are:
Dubois. dusk OF Dawn" FEEDER
al writer's Project. THE Negro in
virginia." Frazier, "The Negro
Family In the United States"
Hughes, 1.-THE Big Sea, an Autobio-
graphy;" johnson, Book OF Ameri-
can Negro Spirituals and Mckay
Harlem: Negro Metropolis"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Charlene Rainey MC's at
Joint Anniversary OF Club

Together last Friday evening members Of Les Soeurs
and the Creative Thinkers club celebrated their annver
sary by sponsoring elaborate banquet held in the pr
vate dining room of the YWCA The served in style
was royal tribute to every appetite.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
Kappas Cop A Crop
OF Cafe Crowds Cash

Gaiety and festive air prevailed at the Kappa
deraduae chapter cabaret party Saturday, Nov go.
capacity crowd danced and enjoyed grand floor show.
The Kappas conceived the idea of having menus
printed in the Kapnas coor The cute also ncud-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
SubDeb Jane Knows the
P's, Q's Of Social Doings

Take it from charming vivacious and very wide
awake Miss Jane Roscoe, the life of very subdeb is
busy and exciting That little golden head is the
darling daughter of Mr. and Mrs Herman Roscoe of Cop
-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-12-07
. ,. better do
this right
about face

Help yourself right out Of that skin.
torture victim act and let men and
women see you in a new light. Rest
less scratching fingers can't help,
can't comfort. Ii is one more tell-
tale misery added TO itching. burn.
ing, torturing pimples OF acne OF
external cause.
Clearing-up aid through sntisep-
sis, plus healing aid help through
germicidal action--that's what you
get with Black and White Ointment.
That's what affords you blessed
relief, for this ointment soothes
out itch and burn. And the first try
does il TO your satisfaction or your
dealer will cheerfully refund your
money. So you see, in purchasing
Black and White Ointment you
take absolutely no chances.
Vitally important in cleansing Il
GOOD soap. For this reason the fa-
NOUS super-fatted Black and White
Skin Soap (Which IL special skin
soap) Is highly recommended for
ycur regular
use while using yA
Black and White y.<~sr5rn
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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-03-01
Reserve Board Head Urges
End Of Seasonal Jobs Evil

Washington, D. G. (ILNS) Sea
sonal unemployment could be greatly
reduced if heads of industry would
concentrate on steps to eradicate 'this
vicious disease" Governor Ernest G.
Draper, of the Federal Reserve Board,
told the Community Chest Forum
here.
"Our nation can never remain
strong and great as long as we have
a large percentage of population that
exists below the level of a minimum
standard Of employment" Draper
said.
By adding new products, new meth
DDS of storage, and other remedial
measures it is possible to offset the
seasonal nature of many businesses
and employ larger forces all the year
round, Draper declared.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1940-03-01
HERE'S HOPING HE MAKES GOOD

Albert n. Williams, president of the
Lehigh Valley Railroads, New York
City Buffalo line, which serves i'm
portant cities in New York and Penn
sylvania, recently announced that the
road is working out an equalization
work schedule to prvoide II months
employment for its men.
It's a good trick if Mr.. Williams can
work it and labor will cheer if he is
Irregular work is an evil
which holds down national and local
purchasing power and brings a long
train of individual and community
evils Any light that the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad management can throw
on its elimination, by practical ex-
pertinent and test, will be welcome.