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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Rare Relics VIII
Be At Exposition
Dunbar And
Douglass Honored

Relics and personal belongings OF
two OF Americas greatest Negroes
will be exhibited at the Seventy
Five Years OF Negro Progress Ex-
position which opens in Convention
Hall May 10. according 10 DR..
George w. Baber, general chair
man OF the Exposition.
On a recent trip TO Dayton, o..
Eddie Tolan. executive director OF
the Exposition, was able 10 secure
many OF the relics and personal
belongings OF Paul Laurence Dun
bar. famous Negro poet. ........
"A duplicate OF Dunbar's study In
his home in Dayton will be con-
structed in the Negro Hall Of
Fame" said Mr. Tolan. "and mis-
relics and personal belongings will
be placed in this room"
In another part OF the Negro
Hall OF Fame will be the relics and
belongings OF Frederick Douglas,
Negro Abolitionisf. These will In
clude President Lincoln. The bulk
OF the Douglas collection comes
directly from his home in Wash
ington. ID. c.. while many OF the
letters and manuscripts have been
loaned by friends who are descend
erts OF friends OF Douglas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

| Il Is indicated TO me that you are
going TO be somewhat disappointed
In your plans.
D.D.-There is an elderly man
that rooms at our house and he
says he likes me very much. Should
] choose him for my friend?
Ans.--It would he stupid Of you
10 think OF such a thing. This old
man &C didn't make you happy. Why
don't you string along with The
Young FELLOW? -. he will get good
work and make some headway be-
fore very long.
S-B.A.-Why can't I give these
two women up? There must be
some hidden cause that is unnat-
ural. Help me.
Ans.-Well. fellow. there isnt
any unnatural reason nj all n
Is Just the fact that you allow
Yourself 10 become entagled with
both these women and when your
vile returned you continued on
with them. You feel that you can't
give them mp. hut you must do So.
There Is nothing TO he gained BY
going with them.
L.F.O.-Please help a little sad
l6-year-old girl. am considered
cute with nice figure. but can't
make hit with the boys. Have I
lost my sex appeal:
Ans.--The fellows your age have
the impression that you are a HE
~stuck up" and won't even consld.
er them -. II Is indicated 10 me
that you VIII meet some nice fel.
lows this summer, older than your
self who will appreciate you. There
Is no cause for you 10 worry about
not having friends, he congenlaI
and friendly and you Will make .
world OF friends.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Work Hard, Don't Get Nothing, Cry Employees
NEGRO, Numbers"
Rev. Whites Topic
On Sunday, May S

Rev. Horace A. White Of Ply
mouth Church. Garfield and Beau
bien streets, will discuss what
think About Negroes in Numbers
Sunday. May at 1880 q. m.
The Rev. Mr.. White has studied
the subject for the last two months
II Is burning issue with every
Negro citizen In the city of De
troit and great many whites. II
IL a subject about which much
confused thinking Is done. The
Rev. Mr.. White will try to give a
clear analysis OF our situation. He
states.
Il am not dealing with person
alities or individuals involved In
the numbers game but rather Will
give an analysis OF II. There are
many positive features to be con-
sidered before we make up cur
minds about the situation and the
negative features must be careful
ly understood before any definite
program OF action can be started.
There must be light rather, than so
much heat around the subject"
The public is invited to attend
services Sunday morning at 1880
May 5, Plymouth church, Garfield
and Bcaubien streets and hear the
Rev. Horace White deal with this
fascinating subject.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

CHS il necessary for me 10
make the trip south? feel that
II is more than / can AFFORD right
now?
Ans.-Transact this business
through the mall -. your brother
should be able 10 handle II for you
send the papers to you TO sign
write him anyway II should.
MT be so important to have you
there.
Would my financial con-
dition improve any II / went home
to live7 VIII get anything much
from my song?
Ans.-Your chances for good
paying employment are much
greater there In the larger city
than II would be back home. Dom
consider a change right away. do
think that you are making mis-
take not 10 search for better work
l see nothing favorable In connec.
ton With the song.
E.M.E.-There is man who
lives in Texas and he says he loves
me very much and wants to marry
me. am so undecided and wonder
II he is really serious.
Ans.-He's as anxious 20 get you
as you are to get married he's
nuts about you. sister. see ne
reason why a marriage between
you and this fellow could not bs
happy and congenIaI make your
plans for an early June wedding.
BB.H.-I have had pImples and
blotches on my face for about three
years and / wish that you would
advise me what to do for them as
they are ugly.
Ans.-The majority Of young.
sters your age GO through stage
Of plmples and bIotchy skin
there's nothing TO feel alarmed
about hut II II would relieve your
mind any go 10 your family doc
tor and allow him 10 change your
diet n hit. A decided change VIII
take place by the fall OF this year,
B.M.w.--1'll thank YOU II you
will tell me why my husband IL
carrying hair around in his pocket.
Ans.-He thinks he's keeping you
on the straight and narrow by car.
rying this hair Il. II can't possibly
hurt You In any way and don't nj.
low II 10 worry you. He's n blt
superstItious and II won't do any
good 10 argue with him.
AL have a real personal ques-
ton that | want you 10 answer in
your column. please sir. Tell me
what is necessary for me TO do in
order TO get what I want?
Before going any further
with your plans you should get you
a lawyer and receive the proper
professional aid that you need.
do not wish 10 discourage you, but
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

when waves are coming home.
They never stop once during the
night
The everlasting roam.
BY Irene Binion
1924 Theodore
9B; IA Years.
NY BIRTHDAY
MY birthday is tomorrow
And will be glad
There will be no more sorrow
For no more shall be bad
shall be one, two. three four
At the party will be David and
Jean
Then May will open the door
And we'll eat much cake and
cream.
BY walterena Crutcher
APRIL'S LEGEND
April always has como in
And Is surely living up 10 its name
And since the beginning OF It's
reign
It has always done the same.
II has long been said that April
showers
With It's thunder ard darkness OF
day
VIII always bring the beautiful
flowers
The beautiful flowers OF May.
3 Lillian Phillips
Grade "a: Axe II
1915 Theodore
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Young And jenkins, Engineers,
Open Contracting Building Firm

Forrest I. Young and Joseph G.
Jenkins, we'll known Detroit engi-
neers announced this week the es-
adjustment OF the Arm OF Young
and jenkins. general contractors.
builders and modernization engi-
neefs. with offices In the Wargreen
building. 446 K. Warren. This ven
ture will supply Detroit with a long
felt need FOR thoroughly reliable.
dependable and experienced build
ing organization.
These two young men have en-
visioned since their college days
the formation OF contracting aud
construction organization compar-
able to other race firms such as
McKissick e. McKissick OF Ten
nessee, Archie Alexander OF Iowa.
Cassel OF washington, Paul Will
ANS OF Los Angeles. The forma-
ton OF Young a Jenkins. general
contractors engaging In small scale
building and FLA modernization
marks a step in that direction.
Mr.. Young. general manager and
superintendent OF construction, Is
graduate civil engineer from
Iowa U. with a BIS. In structural
engineering, and MS. in sanitary
engineering. Since his graduation
he has been successfully employed
as surveyor for the Michigan State
Highway department: field engi-
neer. u. s. Department OF Agricul-
ity, assigned TO supervise the con-
struction or the 1853 model home
units that comprise the Aberdeen
Housing Project. He was next ap-
pointed assistant inspection engl-
ncer for the u. s. Housing Author
ity assigne dto supervise the con-
struction OF Brewster Housing
Project The Detroit Housing COM
mission appointed Young housing
survey supervisor assigned to COM
plete Detroits first real estate
property inventory. He was next
appointed superintendent OF con-
struction AID cost engineer for the
Works Progress Administration.
MIR. Young is president of the Ma
tional Technical association, men,
Der Michigan Engineering society,
and Alpha Phi Alpha. He Is also
actively engaged with many other
civic organizations.
Joseph jenkins. secretary-treas-
urer OF the firm is a graduate civil
engineer from the University Of
Michigan. Since his graduation he
has been successfully employed as
leyelman. nstrumentman, assistant
survey chief. craftsman and de-
signer for the Michigan State High
way department. jenkins Is also
the first member of his race to gain
professional status as a registered
professional civil engineer by vir-
tue OF examination by the State
Board OF Examiners. This young
man brings TO the firm a wealth Of
business ability by virtue OF his
training with New York's Hamil-
ton u. OF Business Administration
He Is also secretary OF the MIA,
member Michigan Engineering So
ciety and Alpha Phi Alpha frater-
nifty.
Charles A. Jenkins. we'll known
carpenter and builder will be as
ISOLATED with these two young
men who by virtue OF their remark
able training and experience will
offer Detroit a complete and SUI
perior type OF building and mod
ernization service unmatched for
reliability, efficiency, integrity.
savings and quality workmanship.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Tells
Trials Of The
Textile Worker
Peonage Cases
Common In Ca,
He Reveals

LEXINGTON. Ca. - (By Rev
Donald L. west for ANP)-"Poor
people in the South been treated
like slaves--they're afraid" He
was a white textile worker from
Atlanta. I'd picked him up on the
road 70 Oglethorpe county.
do you know anything abut big
farmers holding their tenants In
peonage In oglethorpe county" !
asked.
That's not the only place. I
know OF II being done right where l
was raised. It's done everywhere
thru the lower part OF the state. I
got away to get Job In the cotton
mills. They try to make slaves out
of us there. The Ku Klux been
lighting our union. They put out
leaflets threatening us. And they've
beat up some"
II was time for him to get out. I
took his name and address and
drove on. A little further l picked
up young man, high school
graduate OF Winterville. Ga. He
had a job in Atlanta and was going
home on visit. / always pick up
hitch mixers. perhaps from a
selfish motive. They always teach
me something. This lad said he was
reared in 0glethorpe county. He
knew Cunningham and other big
leaders.
"I'm not surprised az anything
happening there" he said. 1T sure
Is rotten place. They have a
county ring. Ed Watkins been
sheriff for IS years. The commits
sioner. Smith. DULLES people into
voting for him, those that can
vote"
what about the preachers OF the
county," / asked. do they never
speak against these evils?"
"Preachers!" The boy grinned.
well. they get their money from
the ring. They won't bite the hand
that feeds them"
asked him his name. He told
me. but begged that I not use II in
anything I wrote about Oglethorpe
county. Although he Is white. his
family lives outside Oglethorpe in
an adjoining county and he works
in Atlanta. he had a mortal dread
OF letting II be known that he had
talked" even little about the
master OF Oglethorpe county. This
dread and fear Is something I've
found to be universal down here
among both the colored and whites.
Everyone knows about It but no
one dares speak.
Near the town OF Lexington,
county seat OF Oglethorpe. l picked
up couple OF white boys. They
told me they worked on the farm
OF z. o. Cabinet. the county agent.
He Is one OF the ring that runs
the county, an office holder and
farmer In his own right. These
boys said they got COO a day and
Negroes we're supposed to get soc.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
YOUTH MEETING
~ 81,

The Department OF Christian
Education OF the Detroit District
of the AMEz church, presented
its annual young peoples meeting
Sunday, April 2S. Martin L. Harvey,
Jr.. of Hampstead. N. Y. was the
guest speaker. The subject OF mis-
message In the morning was. "Our
Need to Feel Important. and in
the afternoon, What Can Youth
Believer"
The morning meeting was held
Defeating this building to-day
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

Then she sighed and turned her
head away, lying so still. too quiet.
Terror held Jerry. Was Molly
going to leave him! Something
must be done. He couldn't stand
the thought OF losing her.
He laid his head on her pillow
as he pleaded softly, yet despair
ingly.
Molly girl, have got a Job. No
more dole for us. Wake up dear.
Let's make plans for our future.
Big things we'll do. Don't you un-
derstand, dear? Your Jerry has q
Job, good job
A tiny smile lowered around Mol
lys lips. Her hand moved and
Jerry Rugged II to his heart. She
looked at Jerry. Did he imagine It
or did he see a glad light in her
eyes. The pain didn't seem so ap-
parent. Was Molly better, or was
he hoping so hard that he saw
signs OF hops where none were?
DR.. Shawn closed the door soft
ly as he left the room.
Molly's days OF convalescence
were like their honeymoon days.
Jerry's lie. born of desperation and
despair had won. with hope came
desire to live for those dreams
she and Jerry had woven so often.
Jerry spent all his time from his
job hunting, sitting by her bed.
Like happy children they made
plans and Jerry resolved with all
his heart TO see that these plans
went through. He told Molly ten
der little lies about the phantom
job.
business MEN found Il rather
ID difficult to repulse the deter
mined man who haunted their Of
fees. They liked his looks. Cleared
eyed and alert. Clothes shabby
but neatly pressed.
Some even considered making
room for him. He looked like a
pre-depresslon product
"too may w tiuSift tHiukh, Dut
Jerry chased them without mercy
and finally ran one to earth. He
became an automobile salesman.
Out side OF Molly. work became
the biggest thing In Jerry's life.
He stopped worrying about the
good or evil OF the moratorium. He
didn't have time 20 talk about for
eign debts or discuss whether the
Democrats or Republicans were
the best party.
He was surprised to find there
was still money in the world, and
people were willing to spend II II
they thought they were getting val
ne received.
How good II seemed TO he back
In the heat and thick OF things, TO
mingle with people who didn't al
ways feel the world was rotten and
corrupt. To Jerry II was like a
spring tonic. II did things to him.
He walked erect once more, his
head high.
1t was day never 10 be forgot
ten when he made his first sale.
and luck seemed to follow him For
his second sale came almost i'm
mediately. He walked on air, and
fairly radiated exultation.
Molly glowed love and pride as
he told her everything. Even the
lie that he believed had called her
back when she seemed TO be leav-
ing him forever. was confessed and
Molly understood. He was the old
Jerry. full OF grit and self-confl-
dence.
Then the new apartment. waiting
to welcome Molly home. Nothing
expensive but II was clean and
cheerful. Jerry could hardly wait
TO show II 20 Molly.
He could picture her happiness
as she surveyed the tiny three
room. modern and beautiful. He
wondered when that COMPOUNDED
doctor would release her. True.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
The Late r. H. Boyd
Established A Fine
Record Of Service

Founding the One Cent Savings
Bank (later the CiUzens) with r..
II. Boyd. 80 years ago. he served
as an OFFICER for 80 years. He was
president OF the National Negro
Business league for brief period.
He was, at his death, trustee OF
Fisk university. OF Howard univer-
sity, Of Meharry university and OF
the Southern Education board. He
is survived by three nieces and two
nephews: Mr.. and Mrs. John Co
mez OF Havana: Mr.. and Mrs. Wer-
ner Lawson OF Hartford. Conn.
and Miss Beatrice Napier Of New
York.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

:. 1NSTALLMENT III 80.
THAT EVENINGS papers carried
the story.
young wife Takes Poison in
Suicide Attempt"
Jerry Evans. his face pale with
un, sat by the bedside Of his
wife, Molly.
In short Easping sentences she
bid the story OF heartache and
tssppointment. Broken dreams
md hurt pride. Jerry understood
4 all now. He saw himself for
ne first time as a gutter. He had
III Molly down. The sweetest wife
10 the world. His conscience nayed
hin numerically and his punish
nsnt was augmented as he gazed
into the kindly eyes Of old DR..
shaw.
What must he think OF him when
No looked on the wreckage that
vas once his pretty Office atten-
dsnt The once lovely. laughing
Molly. How he wished he had lis
tened TO her He never dreamed
shs felt so badly. They had had
heir little disputes but he had
laid them TO his wife's habit OF
Eoldlng.
For the first time in years he
prayed. He promised God to do
kiier II Molly would only be SPAR
ID His establishment was pathet-
Z Molly was proud and he had
Killed her pride in him. and so he
MADE his vow with his head bowed
over hls'wife, that he would hence
'orth do all the things they had
planned and dreamed OF in those
early days.
But Molly lay pale and inert. No
vii to live. Nothing worth flight
lns for Nothing TO look forward
10.
Jerry begged the doctor pitifully
lor hope. but the doctor could tell
aln nothing. They we're doing all
ney could. Nothing to do but wait.
AZ last the crisis. That dreaded
ms when pain filled bodies must
g INTO the ring with the spectre
aea'n and no one knows the victor
IN advance.
The doctor said she was hoidIns
ne' own, but Molly had no will 10
rapple with the dreaded enemy.
Easier 10 lie and wait.
Jerry was desperate. what could
ss 40 TO arouse her desire TO live !
"mt could he do to bring a flick
eyes, sr u"'
me doctor looked at Jerry and
wvos his head slightly az he took
pulse. w" ieo'e
". Shawn had taken entire
nalss OF Molly's cause and no
.o'ner could have been more ten
", man the sruff looking surgeon.
A, ssl'ys heart ached and his
~. 49, sank as he reached out and
m'''eo Molly's other hand with his
,. sa. ne kissed her pale cheek
srokenly. ." nc "osneo
slsnI Molly darling. Please,
me Oh honey. won't your'
y, %Olly smiled SO family. stirred
70, opened her eyes.
/. 'srry's heart seemed TO turn over
ne sazed into Molly's eyes.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

at st. Peter AMEz church in Ham
tramck, Michigan. and the after
noon meeting was held at st. Paul
AMEZ church on Palmer and Beau
bien street. Detroit.
Mr.. Harvey is graduate OF n
Y. university and Is the former
president OF the Christian Youth
council OF North America. Admis-
sion Is free, go come cut and Gear
these messages.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Family Gathering

Family Gathering
The sky 10 blue. the clouds are
white
II looks so beautiful at night
The stars are winking with their
eyes
While the little baby cries.
It's time for baby 20 20 10 bed
And rest its little sleepy head
Big sister Is busy getting her les
sons
While father Is waiting to say a
blessin'.
Big brother II busy fixing his bike
And Bobby IL making himself a
kite
They'll all sitting by the nre place
After a while they will have a race
They'll see who can sing the loud
est
And that's the one who will look
proudest
After a while they'll put out the
fire
And happily they'll all retire.
BY Henrietta Yancey. Age 10
IA Grade. 217l st. Joseph St.
eesee
SEA SHORE
A home at the sea shore
Where waves are dashing free
| am happy ever mora
When you are blu with me.
oh but les lovely sight
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
School Children's
Verse And Prose


asa writer's e the psn p.Sss .sosi. sss 70
T,svs. sr g.ssis: .ssus y st s.1 ys,ns 80 >sss - -
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
SYNOPSIS

u.,los married when young, Wig.
.,ss, and hopeful, Molly becomes
i h. when after many months
- ,.,v,' her husband, Is unable to
~ M, work. Self-satisfied Jerry had
'I's m into rut Of lethargy. The
-, ,r' slrht OF him, dirty and indo-
w brings contempt into Molly's
r ,s She tries In vain TO let the
s,,rhi pIeture OF the once energetic
I'm, Evans overshadow, but the
,,aIIsm that looms In her one-room
ss.rtmsnt stiles her and she has.
m, INTO the street for air.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-11-07
POOlesyille To
Have Class Play

The Senior Glass of Poolesville
High School will present play en-
titled Happy Landings on No
vember 8, 1910, at 8 p. m. in the
school auditorium.
The cast includes:
Juliet, the maid, Secy Pearson;
Washington Jones, in love with
Juliet, James Parkins; Mrs. Stack
poole, the mistress, Zourie Wade;
Anthony Stackpoole, yearning to
fly, James Guthrie; Barbara, their
daughter, Mary Ann Bodmer; Miss
Sabrina, of the Ladies Literary
Society, Louella Miller; Mile. Fiji,
a lady from Par-ee, Clara Shan
non; Miss Busky, friend of Miss
Sabina, Thelma Harvey; Percival
Cartwright, who prefers books to
French girls, Kenneth Painter;
Michael Pemberton, who flies for
pleasure, Robert Gray; Scotty, his
co-pilot, Harold Thompson; Spot
spy, who hates aviators, Claude
Bourne.
This is a rapidly moving farce
comedy sure to be enjoyed by one
and all.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-11-07
Mrs. Clara B. Finley

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara
Bliss Finley, 88, physician and for
many years active in religious
and welfare work in Washington
and Montgomery County, were
held from her home November /.
The Rev. John C. Palmer, pastor
Of Washington Heights, Presby-
terrain Church, conducted the serv-
ices and burial was in Rockville
Union Cemetery.
Mrs. Finley, who died at her
home after five months illness,
was the widow of Henry ]. Fin
lep, Washington attorney. She was
the first woman to graduate from
the medical school of Columbia
College, now George Washington
University, and practiced medicine
in Washington for a number of
years.
Mrs. Finley is survived by a
daughter, Miss Bliss Finley Of
Rockville. She was for many
years a member Of Washington
Heights Presbyterian Church.