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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25
Special From Helena!

When 500 fellows get together in
a town such as Helena great and
small things transpire. We refer
to the De Molay convlave held last
week. Each fellow who attended
feels his time was well spent. Here
are some amusing incidents that
happened on the trip.
Dick Brinton climbed the thou
sands of steps to the top Of the
Shrine tower, one of the tallest of
its kind in the world, just to throw
out some toy balloons.
Every nut must find a place to
rest. Forrest Potter and Bob Bige-
low slept in the psycopathic ward
of the Shodair hospital for crippled
children.
Bill Martin agreed to introduce
Martha to all Of the fellows If they
would let him stop in Poison They
stopped, but that was the last they
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25
Students Take
Kansas Tests

The students are Incorporating
from a strenuous week of tests. To
give each one good dose of ex-
aminations, the Every Pupil Tests
were given to each person in school
to see just what this schools ratings
are in comparison with those of 9TH
er schools. These tests, commonly
known as the Kansas Tests, were
given last week. The outcomes from
each class were averaged and have
been sent in to be compared with
those classes in other schools all
over the United States.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25

gree greater than that possessed by
most of those who have held the Of
flee in the past.
He is married, has two children,
owns his own home at 5000 1st
Ave. No. in Great Falls.
In speaking of his candidacy Mr..
Powell said 1.-THE office is one of
the greatest importance to every
resident of the State of Montana,
for it deals directly with the serv-
ices that affect every individual and
every line of business located in
the state"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25

AS usual | read the Tamarack this
week, -
The puns and the jokes were pretty
weak, ~
But don't stake me wrong, if you
please,
I've read worse issues than these.
Maybe you need just little more
spunk
Behind all of that senseless, stuffy
junk,
But | must stop myself right here,
And give Miss Eldredge and the
staff a cheer,
For that. special edition the other
day
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25
Forum

Should our school movies be
shown during school hours?
Alice McRell Yes. II the picture
is on subject we are studying, |
think it is good idea. 1t helps
you to understand it better. If you
had them after school, / don't think
many students would attend.
Howard Eggert: After reading this
question, I wasn't quite sure how |
could answer it. But | am sure that
everybody likes to see movies, and
| think that all movies pertaining to
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25
Much Accomplished
On c. Day

The annual high school 81 day
and clean up day was last Monday
Crews organized by Doug Stickney
cleaned up the Dexter play field,
fixed up the tennis court white
washed the. IL, and renovated the
track field. The school and its
property is now in much better
shape than previously because of
the cooperation of the students and
teachers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25

liquidation of industrial properties.
and the handling of engineering
service and machinery in Montana
and adjoining states.
His knowledge and experience in
these lines give him the qualifica-
tons needed for this office to de-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25
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FIRE INSURANCE
REMOVES ALL THE RISK

You take out fire insurance for purpose
-. to protect yourself against financial loss. Yet
you not completely protected if your policy
is the type that fails to safeguard you in the
company suffers abnormal losses. Conflagrations
are always apt to occur. No one can forsee them.
They mean huge losses losses that must be
paid by someone.
If your policy is issued by CAPITAL STOCK
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, you are protected
against having to pay any part of the losses ex-
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That is why four out of five people choose
CAPITAL STOCK COMPANY FIRE INSUR-
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StuHuu!u should have Well be glad to
PIVtcIuOii confer with you about it.
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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25

A complete, unabridged copy Of
Gone With the Wind" only 69c,
at this office. tt
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-04-25

GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY
SCHEDULE
East Bound
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
"SWINGING"
-Wiih-
NIGHTL|FERS
By LARRY CHISM

Hitching a fast pair Of gray field
mice 70 my outgrown roller skates.
fastened to my two shank mules,
then swapping my fingers over the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
March Is Cited As
Pneumonia Month

The records Of the department Of
health show that the peak for
pneumonia cases and deaths dur
ing the last 10 years has been
reached IL March. While there has
been a consider bile reduction in
both cases and deaths this year
over the same period last year, Dr.
Henry F Vaughan commissioner Of
health, warns that the number OF
cases now present in Detroit pro-
vides a seeding which may result
In an increase during the next six
weeks
Again DR.. Vaughan emphasize
the need for early care il pneu-
monia is to be treated adequately
The difference ot a day or two
may mean the difference between
life and death, he says. Since many
cases OF pneumonia are superim-
posed on the so-ca.led coWuon cold,
DR.. Vaughan advises that every cold
be considered as serious. No other
treatment is so valuable as a day
or two in bed at the beginning Of
the cold he says, and il promp;
relief does not come as a result Of
this treatment, a physician should
be called without delay.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

Will he or will he not be able TO
fight again? That is the question
that is being asked OF the condition
Of Dave Clark's bad eye which has
his future plans at a standstill We
went searching for David Saturday
evening and found him.
When we found the boy that was
a good deal Of a favorite OF being
the next worlds light heavyweight
champion, he was hid behind pair
Of smoked glasses and chatting
away with Milton Shivers, former
Michigan middleweight champion.
Right away we wanted TO. know
II clouds had cleared away concern
ing the doubt OF him ever fighting
again.
And there we were as anxious
as a kid on Christmas eve TO know
whether the Motor City favorite
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Tops Contest
To Name Best
Entertainer

Michigan Chronicle theatrical de.
partment is opening a tops" con-
test to select the most opular en-.
tertainer. band and cabaret in the
entire Motor City. II the name Of
your favorite popularity candidate
does not appear on this list. send in
his or her name to the theatrical
editor, LAIR. Chism, 1858 Eliot street.
CABARETS
Henry's Grill-1O Blue Bird Inn-10
Breads Grill-5O H. and I. Inn
Midwav Club Cozv Corner-l0
BARS
Turf-40 606 Adams
Lark's-30 Swing Club
B. and C. Rhythm Club
Bandbox
EMCEES
Billy Carter-10 Peggy Joyce-3O
Bob Pierson Joe Mintner
ENTERTAINERS
Billie & Willie-3O Hazel Mickens
Willie & Willie Josephine Beck
Ella Lee-30 Bob Howe-10
Van Epps Peaches johnson
Grounding Basic
SHAKE DANCERS
Sugar Brown Claudia
Shanghai lii Wheeler-2O
Kitty Wade-20 Dixie Brown
BANDS
lucky Hill Leroy smith-2O
Carl Bradley uben Evans
Lanky Bowman COOS Rockets
t1Fn
c"il Lee-10 10
Use the coupon below to vote for
your favorite entertainer, cabaret,
or bar and band. Send the filled
coupon with your selection to the
theatrical editor, Michigan Chroni-
Gle. This contest closes April 20
at midnight. Prizes will be awarded
the finners in each division. VNe
now.
COUPON
I hereby vote for:
mite Club ................ .......
CEntertainer) .......... .. Sec.
(bar) ..... ....' '''.. ''''' ....s.
BAND ..... ...'. .'... ....' $50.
Notice: Votes In this contest will
be announced every two weeks un-
til the deadiine on April 20. mid
night Hurry and vote for your
favorite entertainer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
State Den1s'
Complete
Organization

After the election OF Senator
Charles C. Digs as chairman Of the
State Federation OF Negro Demo-
Gratis and other officers, it was
unanimously voted that the chair
man, Senator Digs, be given the
power to complete the roster Of Of
ficers. Pursuant to such vote, the
following persons were named in
executive positions Of the organi-
cation: g.,
Atty. Harold E. Bledsoe, chair
man advisory committee; Atty. ].
A. Craigen, state organizer; William
L. Sheriff., chairman speakers bu-
reau; Leonard Troutman, vice chair
man speakers bureau; Russell Cow
an, chairman publicity bureau;
Charles Fisher, chairman credentials
committee; George johnson, chair
man Of meetings; ]. Cowling, vice
chairman of meetings; ]. Morton,
chairman Of entertainment; Eugene
Carey, chairman Of young demo-
Gratis; Rev. Horace E. White, parli-
amentarian; Rev. John Miles, chap
lain; ]. Ware, seargeant-at-arms;
Mrs. Eugie West, vice-chairman OF
womens division,
The following persons were ap-
pointed as deputy state organizers:
Petry Fisher, Wayne county; Roy
Lightfoot, Wayne county; Mary JEFF
fries. Wayne county; Mckinley Car
ey. Wayne county; Peter Edwards
Wayne county; Milton Wells, Wayne
county; Clarence Oliver, Wayne
county; Prince Drewy, Macomh
county; Leon V. White, Ingham
county; Mrs. Garland. Muskegon;
Clifford Marshall, Battle Greek;
Aaron Moore, Jackson; Justice Of
Peace White. Lake county.
Other deputy state organizers will
be named later for several other
counties that have Negro population
These officers in conjunction with
the first vice-chairman, Louis Tay-
second Vice-chairman. Vernell
Tolton, third vice-chairman, Rev
E. B. Williams; fourth vice-chair-
man, Mrs. Josephine E. Belford;
secretary. Carter Jones and treasur-
er, William Richardson, will con-
duct the affairs Of Negro Democrats
in the state Of Michigan.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

A machine has been Invented to tie
packages with string at a speed Of
from IS 10 IS a minute.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Miller High
OiIPainters
GiUeAward

The Oil Painting club at Miller
high school held a meeting last Feb
ruary 10 in response to a call from
the president Milton Downes.
During the business session the
group acting upon a suggestion OF
the president decided to present an
nually palette to the outstanding
srt students who graduate from
Miller school.
To win the award the artist must,
according u the agreement Of the
group, have a record Of activity,
not limited to the school but have
made contributions to his commun-
ity as we'll
Making the presentations this year
the award went TO John Shell in
RECON ton of his having won first
prize at the Brewster Project Ami
versary celebration and for his or
iginal drawing Of Miller high school
which drawing he presented TO the
school. Recognition was also given
Russell Cungialosi who won first
prize at the art exhibit staged at
Franklin settlement
The name OF the group was also
changed at the last meeting from
the Oil Painting club OF Miller high
school to the Brush and Palette
club, Officers include Emma Brown,
secretary treasurer; Nathaniel
Smith, vice president; Milton Dow
mes, president
New members include Wallace
Bandeff. James Lee Watson and Ro-
land Burnell. Other members are:
Charles Deering, Charles Etcherson,
Margie Bell White. John Marshall,
James Watson, Hubert Hill and FL
win Patrick.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Book Of Week Author
To Speak In Harlem

NEW YORK. March L. On
Thursday evening" March 7, at $3.50.
the 135th Street Branch OF the New
York public library will present
Richard Wright as speaker at its
monthly Book Evening. At this time
tie New York public will have an
opportunity to learn why and how
Richard Wright wrote. Native
Son, the new and sensational
novel just published by Harper.
Book-of- the-Month club selection
for March, the story is a revealing
study Of the Illustration and resent
ment which warp the minds OF SC
many of the members OF race
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

hide beating is sure TO make a
mping-with-music-spot at Breads
Dave Spencer is the new 48-key-
board man, Clarence Larkins and
Theatrically, your Girl Sunday.
Observations, Etc.
Every time some men see shape
ly woman they get eyehappy- Duke
Cmusicmaster) Ellington is due in
town March 8. In 1910 B. E. (be-
fore Eaman) nitelifers stayed out
long till early ayam, getting their
kicks, but in 1910 A. E. latter Ea-
mani 1t really tis'nt safe TO do this,
there's a new law again it,. The
chorus OF do l Love Youu" melody
has something l like. "lf Had
My Way" is a right tune for you
Cats to dedicate 10 the main creep
queen or that legit female half OF
your life. and why not7
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
|SCREEN STAGE THEATRE RADIO RHY7zN|
COzy Corner
Goes On The Air

A series OF broadcasts were start
ed Sunday. February rs at the Co.
zy Corner with WMBC Broadcast
ing Station, it seems as though Mr..
McIvey, the owner and Mr.. Charles
Nay, his very able manager, are de-
termined TO give Detroit nightlifers
what has been promised in the past
the best entertainment
A new producer has also been en-
gagged at the Cory Corner, Teddy
Blackman, who promises to bring
some OF the best shows to you ever
produced, with a brand new line
OF chorus girls as a background
for his production.
Bill johnson and his band are
playing that hot sweet rhythmic
music that is vital to such high
powered productions.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Teddy Wilson Visits
Blue Monday Party

Before meeting his engagement at
the Graystone ballroom, Teddy VIII
son, artists Of radio and recording
and Detroits own. visited Henry
Black; manager of the Blue Bird
Inn to be present at Detraits- most
successful evening entertainment
Blue Monday at the Blue Bird Inn"
accompanied by Mr.. Smith, drum
mer for the band.
Other artists and celebrities pres
ent were: Jean McDaniels, who
stacks them between the tables at
the Bowery cafe with sweet blues;
Alto Hines also blues singer
Butch" and his partner, famous
iitterbug team. Bill johnson, band
leader at Coy Corner and friends.
Henry H. Black. manager Of Blue
Bird Inn, appreciates the patron
age Of all friends, he has a surprise
IN store for you on next Monday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Top, Artists In
Opera Guild
Presentation
Jewish Group Guest
Singers

Several bows were taken by TIT
artists who participated in the MI
steal Extravaganza sponsored las
Sunday afternoon by the Detroi
Negro Opera Guild. L, C. Blount
president, at Bethel A.ME. church
Frederick at St Antoine street
Mrs Lille Hynson. presiding.
An interesting feature OF the en-
tire program was the singing OF the
Jewish Liberty Singing Society. un'
der the direction OF Mr.. Samarofi
and accompanied by Mrs. Samaroft
pianist
A freedom and Hitting love Of the
art was portrayed by Miss Alberta
Pope Bolden, formerly with the cast
OF @MiKsdo In Sw!Hg.%- -her=ren'
dition OF Puccini's One Fine Day
from Madame Butterfly" and All
Love But A Day" by Gilbert She
was at her best however, we believe
in the Puccini number. Nell Dob
son Plante. popular coloraturo, ac-
companied at the piano.
Carl Turner, baritone, appeared in
two number, BLOW. Blow, Thy
Winter Wind" and the Pilgrim
Song" by Tschaikowski,
Appearing a bit late the Jubal
chorus. under the direction OF Tai
madge Turner and featuring Joseph
Cole, prominent young baritone in
troduced with their customary
good harmony the spiritual element
on the program with the rendition
Of a traditional spiritual Walk To-
gether Children"
Beautiful expression, excellent
control and good feeling, character
lied the interpretations Of "Ohi Mic
Fernando" by Donizette. and Min
or and Major" by Spross as render
ed by Mrs Lucille Walker. The ar
lists enunciation was near perfec-
ton. She was accompanied by Rob
ert L. Nolan.
The dramatic interpretations Of
that very dramatic number "Torea.
dor" from Carmen" and the touch.
ingly beautiful, The Blind Plow.
man" were much appreciated mum
bers rendered by Maestro Willard
SCHNEIDER accompanied by Rober
L. Nolan.
Mr.. SCHNEIDER is director Of the
Production Section of the Detroi
Negro Opera Guild, Mr.. Nolan il
sccompanist for the Eva Jessye
choir. Incidental music was furnish.
ed by the Michigan Concert Sym.
phony orchestra under the direction
OF Carroll Mcintyre.
Officers Of the Guild were install
ed by remarks from Rev. William
Peck, pastor Of the host church anc
offertory wa supervised by Ramon
S. Scruggs, commercial representa-
tive for the Michigan Bell Tele.
phone company, in the absence o
Mr. L. c. Blount, president Of The
organization Several prominent CT
items are members Of the organi
zation.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

would ever be in the squared circle
mixing punches. Dave seemed a
little disturbed over the matter and
informed us that he didn't know
what the outcome would be him
self. AL he knew was that when
he is sparring or fighting his vision
CONTINUED on Page 1ft
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

heads of grand
pas pet mice
team Yours tru-
ly soon rolled
away to
Bring to you
A Scribe's view
OF places to go
When feelin' low
and so....
To the Midway
club where the
live comes fast,
strong and long.
'POOpie WoOpie'
skits by two
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

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'hsS Oh Dragging Wy hear'
around ,,
lnulth summer was persohllleu
" Ile ."o De11eS' Sl'CHey ana 'os'e
6ecH uHeh on WIN WINNER MI, ana
Grounohog 70 splel d niue Iast us
que i've all ABOUT d glII Carollha
so'hs around WIN IeF u'ess up. -
was ndusl''lul, Ldusndoie' Joseph
me seek Went "Careless WIN ner
VOICE ana gave Out merry ior
iIs'ehlh ,3 encore ,
Erounuhog ana M'cAey' combined
lhVo an eNceilehI ule Oh 'apStulI ana
became true cFo%asehders, -. some
hot blowing by Lucky mn ana ms
Cats raised me popularity OF thls
group oil music readers muchly'
Hep from way. BACK ana an en-
tertalner from the heart' BlIly
Nish'nsa4e, Soll Snoer ueIuNe' went
Inc in4ke-ssi4S ---o-- encee- a snappY
preview OF wha's tneins offered al
anolher local spot Called tne Coz-
cites, tWo SLICK and enc chorines
! oooglea a iWnl.e, did a little apple
ing tTucked li9nuy ana sent the
crowd TO thelr La teet. Harold
IInsley' clo"nlng IN a Dig way
came orfsdo "arole a oluesieal OF
Inc TICK Done turned On You
Jonn Dancy put on some dancical
capers across the hoorooards,
Those NIT pounding during time
out from elbow bending were; Eve
Ign Clark, DORIS 'cute thing) Broady
Eliza Hall, Mia, Mary. Joella and
Raymond jackson. Owner Mar
shall Harris OF this spot is still ii
at his home, but slightly improved
now. All arc wishing him a speedy
recovery. Joe DAVIS carrying or
for his partner is also under The
influence OF ole man illness.
y x
DEAR LARRY
Am out to Broad's cabaret. TIL
joint is jumping with good funstuf
and silly giggling after viewing TIT
foorshow here. which is rather nice
The show OF the week opened
with Liza by the entire showfolk
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-22
THE PRESIDENTS
DEFENSE MESSAGE
(WAIl Street ,IOUrnaN

President RooScNrl has asked Con-
grcSS and the country to assert To Il great
expansion in our defense armament. He
outlined the position Of the United States
in a War-tOrn and hate-poiSoncd world
in calmly realistic terms. 1t is this news
papers conviction that Congress will do
the will of the people if il at once author
ICES the defensive preparation which the
President has briefly described.
In his message as in previous utter
anccs the President accepts the western
hemisphere as our frontier. the sphere
of our vital interest upon which no mill
tarv or political intrusion OF 4 foreign
power can be tolerated. That Is mcScap-
able. We cannot imagine ourselves retir-
ing within the confines of the continental
United States and still remaining able
To defend it from the modern cnglnlN
of war. Necessity compelS us To make
common cause with the other 20 Amerl-
can republics and they with us.
Not war implements alone but even
more the ability to produce them in IN
creaSing volume measures the scope of
the Presidents program. Here, too. we
arc under the compulsion of grim ncceS-
Sity For us. war is and will remain the
last resort. but we dare not be caught
weakly unprepared to protect III our own
domain the characteristics of Il free peo-
pie. a people devoted to the institutions
they themselves have built, people will
ing to defend way of life that is pre-
ciouS to them ALL a people who put their
faith in God"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-05-22
! MOTHER REASON FOR
Fastening The CANAL

Imperial Valleys water shortage, born
20 last Satur avs earthquake, presents
another argument for the most RAPID
eUmpletion of the All American canal
Already Unnecessary delays have held
e far past the date originally announced
FOR completion. Any further delays
will be not only incXcusable. but pracl-
cally criminal.
If there had been water IN the All Am
erican canal it would have been damaged,
possibly as much as the system III MeNl-
CO was damaged.
But it could have been repaired in halt
the time it will take to repair the system
in Mexico. Better roads, less distance.
no international complications. easier
patrols, more reliable Workmen -- al
would have contributed to speedler re-
pair. Imperial Valleys damage might
have been cut down by thousands OF dol
lars-if the All American cana! had
been in operation
Why it was not in operation, nobody
in Imperial Valley knoWs-or II they do
know they will not admit it. Evidently
the fault lies with the United States Blu
reau of Reclamation at Washington.
For months the bureau has dawded
along on job that, according to origlnal
estimates. should have been done a year
ago. 1t was only near the end OF the
construction work that supposedly eX-
pert engineers discovered they would
have to provide drainage and clay-blan-
keting for the canal in the Bard area.
And it was months after the discovery
that the work of providing protection
for Bard was started.
All along the canal the story is the
same; a story Of delay.
The excuse has been advanced that the
canal is being used as a "laboratory' to
test theories to be used on other giant
reclamation projects. But why should
the people of Imperial Valley be made
to suffer while a federal agency uses
them as guincapigS?
Out of the disaster of AN earthquake,
the bureau should gain knowledge that
will spur it to haste in completing the
project