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Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-27
FORECAST IS FOR
Big DUCK SEASON
RESTRICTIONS NOW PAYING DIV
IDENDS, CONSERvATIONISTS
SAY

Season This Year Will Be Full 60 Days
From Dawn of October 1 to 4 p. m
November 20 With Some Changes in
Bag Limits.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-29

First Negro general in the history
of the United States is Brigadier'
General Benjamin O.. Davis. He
was promoted from Colonel by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt in
the wave of promotions under the
new military setur.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-29

Frank McElherron
Frank McElherron is held in Phila-
delphia in $500 bail, charged with
violating the neutrality law. A
month after he became a natural
lied citizen, he went to Scotland Oil
a steamer carrying scrap iron. On
return to America he was arrested
for going into a war area defined By
the President.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-29

Donald M. Nelson, merchandise
executive, has been designated Pri-'
critics Administrator by President
Roosevelt. He heads the board con-
sisting of Knudsen, Stettinius and.
Leon Henderson, to require produc-
ton and delivery of national de-
Tense materials ahead Of goods pre-
yiousIy ordered by private industry.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-29

Russell Rasmussen bids his tear.
full daughter, Sonia, goodbye as ne
leaves New York for a years train
ing. Rasmussen is a member Of the
second battalion of the U. S. naval
reserve.
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Parmelee Pneumonia Fund
Has Saved Many Lives

Many lives have been saved by
the Parmelee Pneumonia Research
Fund since it was established De-
cember, 1888, according to reports
at Emergency Hospital, where work
Is going forward for treatment OF
needy patients.
The fund was established by Mrs.
James Parmelee in memory Of her
husband and has been used for
treatment OF 152 seriously i'll pneu-
monia patients, who have been pro-
vided with necessary medicine and
tests.
In reporting results of this service,
DR.. Theodore j. Abernethy, clinical
director, said the treatments had
meant the difference between life
and death for many of the patients.
The fund was established by Mrs.
Parmelee Of 1929 Klingle road NV.
at the recommendation of DR.. John
Minor, chairman of the Medical
Society's Committee on Public Health
and the Health Departments Pneu-
monia Advisory Council.
There is only one paid employe.
Miss Margaret Mcmahon, a tech
nician, continuing laboratory work
under auspices Of the fund, and
volunteer services are given by DR..
DR.. Minor, DR.. Abernethy and the
hospital staff.
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Judge Alfred D. Bailey Wins
Star Trophy in Prince Georges
Award for Outstanding
Service Will Be
Presented April 4

Judge Alfred d. Bailey, past presi-
dent Of the. Prince Georges County
(Md) Federation of Citizens Asso-
Citations, has been named as winner
Of the Evening Star Trophy awarded
annually by the federation to one Of
It's members for outstanding service
to the community.
Judge Bailey was recommended
for the honor by William Sears of
Berwyn, chairman Of the fedora
tion's Trophy Committee, at a meet
ing Of the federation last night at
the Bladensburg Firehouse. The
trophy will be presented to Judge
Bailey at the federation's next meet
ing, on April 4.
Judge Bailey has been active in
the flood control program for the
Bladensburg area, as well as in civic,
church and county activities. One
of the founders of the federation, he
was its president for nearly Is years,
and was succeeded this year by
Walter F.. Mulligan of Daniels Park.
During last nights meeting offers
to help eliminate shacks and trap
per houses in the county was prom
ised by r. M. Watkins, member of
the Maryland National Capital Park
and Planning Commission; j. Bond
Smith, general counsel for the COM
mission, and William A. Carson,
Evening star., 1940-03-08
St. Andrews Society
Holds Dinner

The st. Andrews (Scottish) Society
of Washington held dinner meet
ing last night at Wesley Hall, 1908 X
street NV. William Young, patent
attorney, presented motion picture
film Of his recent travels through
European countries.
The society decided to hold a So
cial evening at pm, March 16, in
the Masonic Hall. Carroll and Maple
streets, Takoma Park, Md. Scotch
American dancing will feature the
party.
Evening star., 1940-03-08

dental nomination by Representa-
tive Martin J. Kennedy, Democrat,
of New York, in a letter to Gov.
Lehman Of New York.
MIR. Kennedy asserted that he be-
lieved President Roosevelt would not
run for third term and urged Gov.
Lehman to give voice to the de-
mands OF the liberal and progressive
group within our party" for MIR.
Farley's nomination.
Evening star., 1940-03-08

president Of the Board Of County
Commissioners.
Charles r. Luebner was named
by the federation to cooperate with
Mr.. Watkins in the program for re-
numbering houses and remaining
streets in the metropolitan area of
the county.
Letters from Senators Tydings and
Radcliffe, Representative Sasscer
and State Senator Marbury favor
ing establishment of a hospital in
Prince Georges were read.
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Hopes for Flood Control Bill

Chairman Wilmington of the
House Flood Control Committee said
after White House conference to-
day that he hoped to report out this
session general flood control meas
ure. authorizing expenditure of be-
tween $150,000,0 900 and SITS, 900, 900.
He would not say what President
Roosevelt thought about the pro-
pOsal.
Evening star., 1940-03-08
St. Putrick's AIumnoe
Breakfast Sunduv

Alumnae OF st. Patrick,s Academy
will hold their annual communion
breakfast Sunday in the Willard
Hotel after attending a Q o'clock
mass IN st. Patrtck's Catholic
Church.
Miss Elizabeth Dolan, former
local governor of the international
Evening star., 1940-03-08
School to Hold Prom

Some 200 couples are expected to
participate in the Mount Vernon
Seminary prom tomorrow at $50
pm. at the school. The main dance
will be preceded by tea dance at 4
pm. and a buffet supper at 7 pm.
A midnight supper will follow the
ball.
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Copt. Nelson Selected
Rear Admiral in Reserve

Capt. John Thackery Nelson has
been selected for appointment as
rear admiral in the Naval Reserve,
the Navy Department announced
yesterday.
Effective April /, Capt. Nelson will
assume his new duties when Rear
Evening star., 1940-03-08
Admiral John A. Schofield retires
from active duty at the Navy De-
partment.
Kennedy Urges ForIey
In 'Fovorite Son. Role

BY the Associated Press.
Postmaster General Farley was
proposed yesterday as New York's
favorite son candidate for the presi-
Evening star., 1940-03-08

Catholic alumnae organization, WI
be principal speaker and members
OF the acadeny's 1910 graduating
class will be guests Of honor.
Miss Jennie Glennon Is to be
organist at the mass.
Miss Mary Ellen Arendes is gen.
eral chairman Of the affair.
Evening star., 1940-03-08

Ten women students in Paris
passed the difficult examination for
the title Of house surgeon last wear.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Kelley Seeking
Reelection
Employs rs
Colored
nr Lame. 1. Met rar,

Republicans viii gather atGrand
Rapids september 9Th and the
name ui an ontsisndius state oih-
ta. who socks reelection Will be-
placed before The convention This
ofiie al rs iiarN r. Kelly our Sec
rotary Of state. whn has proven
himself a very good rieud of the
Nesfo race and Who has kept his
promises 40 u.s.
This is evidenced bY Tie iac thar
Mr. Kelly has In his ompioy. %
Nceroes % whom L. are 800 Wayne
County secretary OF state offices.
drawing total SAHARA " $1,000
These do not inciude The extras hir-
cd during rush periods During the
previous Democratic Adminlsira-
tion IN WAYNE County 'hefe We're
six Negroes employed ana ,hc.
total salary was S.ia2
Mr. Kelly has NOT onl, srmpu'-
onsly kept his word IN giving en-
ployment 10 Negroes. bar the de-
partment has in many other WAYS
aided our race our people have
been given prompt and courteous
service in The various offices and
Mr. Kelly has maintained ih' YER
nor highway office with STAFF Of
Negroes
Here Is courageous capable of
fetal who deserves our supp0ri and
ON his record merits nomination
and reelection
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Hundreds Crieved At
The Sudden Death Of
Marie Morgan Lee

Throngs crowded the main aud
itorium OF Allen Temple AME
church. Wednesday. Sept. IL al l
pm. to witness the funeral rites
for the late Marie Morgan Lee. The
pastor. the Rev. W. A. Crider, Of
ficiated.
The deceased died Saturday eve-
ming. Sept. IA at the Parkside
hospital in child birth. During the
few days preceding her conhne-
ment. Mrs. Lee had been feted with
showers ny the employees OF J. l..
Hudson where she had worked
since 1898. She was taken 10 the
hospital Thursday evening and
was thus unable to he present At
shower rendered by the Girl
friends" club on the same evening.
The deceased was born IN Co
Iumbus. Ga. Oct. 81. 1915 and came
10 Detroit IN 1924. Mrs. Lee was
graduated from Northern High
school In 1888 and was married 10
Maceo Lee In 1884. She was a
faithful member OF the Usher
hoard OF Allen Temple.
Surviving are a husband. Maceo.
mother. Mrs Inez Cameron: four
aunts. Mabel Dozier. Lille Harris,
Nettie Edwards and Allene Ashe
two nephews, Booker and Leroy
no1ier
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
OF Two
Goes On Trial
Defendant Named
AS Killer

Henry Mcl,emore. 30. 7l5 Madi-
son accused OF stahbing two men
10 death last June 10. went on trial
wednesday before a jury of 10
women and two men in the court
room Of Recorders Judge Arthur
f.. Gordon.
Sam Mcwilliams. a. 1885 Hast
ings. and Rutherford Moore. ~, s2i
f. Ferry. died as the result OF stab
wounds received during fight in
a dice game in front Of i7ls Has
tings. McLemore IS on trial for
the death OF Mcwilliams.
Freddie Jones. %. 1904 Hastings.
one OF the FIRST witnesses to take
the stand. testified that the fight
had started over a 15-cent bet He
said McLemore drew knife and
Mcwilliams. and then cut
Moore when the latter came to the
defense Of the wounded man.
Harry Hill. 90. a player in the
game. also accused McLenore OF
cutting both Mcwillams and
Moore. Both witnesses said Meth
or McWilliams nor Moore had a
knife. Hill said he struck McLe-
more with a key and chair when
the defendant chased him with a
knffe
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Attend Meet
For Protest
On Medicine

More than one hundred colored
persons were included among
those who swarmed into the COM
mon Council chambers Wednesday
morning 10 voice protest against
conditions AZ the CRY PHYSICIANS
office and ReceNine hospital
Because of the large number Of
colored on the welfare rolls they
are among those who have suffer
ed the most because ~ me deplor-
able conditions Al The two places
The investigation into conditions
in the CITY Physicians office and
Receiving hospital WAS launched
last week following criiicisms
made by Councilman John ilamil
ton. The survey has revealed con-
ditions which have been deplored
by the members OF the Common
Council.
The hearing IN the Common
Council Chambers was the flnt
public hearing on The situation
and. was attended by representa-
tives Of various social and labor
groups.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Donald Marshall Declares He Is
Pleased With Votes Given Him

Notes from interview with Donald
Marshall Candidate for Congress
from the first Congressional dis
trici
Mr. Marshall said
TO me- the ballot Is a sacred
thing and should be used with
thought and care There q need
for instruction 20 many Of my peo-
pie on how 10 yofe correctly have
heen informed that thousands NJ
ballots had 20 be thrown ont be
cause they were voted incorrectly
rhi. was tribe throughout tie ma
iority OF districts where Neeroes
vote Regardless oi how Important
any organizations program Is I
feel that time should be taken 10
Instruct people how 90 vote intel
leonily.
Il am pleased with the support
given me In the primary election nv
my many friends. but I am disap-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Civic GROUP
Starts Forum
Attorney Lawson
Principal Speaker

Attorney Charles n. Berry. soc
rotary OF the Detroit Civic Rights
committee, announces that the
committee will open It's fall pro-
gram Sunday. October 6. at pm
AT ST. John Presbyterian church.
corner OF Clinton and Jos Cam-
pau. with Attorney Bedford r.
lawson OF Washington. D. c. as
chief speaker
Attorney Lawson will speak on
the theme: Government Defense
Program. Politics. Relief and Re-
ligious Negroes. Will You Refuse
"a be Left OUT"
According to Attorney Berry.
this will he a red-letter day in De-
troit, because the meeting will be
held in the church in which the
Civic Rights committee was organ
ICED. Attorney Berry adds:
Because OF this reason. Snow
F. Grigsby will he presented as
the organIzation's guest Many
facts will he revealed 10 the pub
lie. regarding a quiet survey that
has been made. and these facts ar,
very pertinent 10 the economic
welfare OF the Negroes Of this
city"
The program will he in charge
OF Cornelius Henderson. civil on
gineer and well-known citizen. The
public Is requested 10 reserve sun
day, October s. In 49, 10 attend
this meeting which promises 10
no full of force and fire.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Two Accused
OF Conspiracy In
5000 Fraud
Apartment
Owner Lost
The Cash

William Harris and Barney An
derson. accused Of conspirng 70 de-
fraud julius Waeman. owner o. tho
oxford apartmcnt 5Si5 Brush.
were fond not eAiitv hy jury n
the colft room ni Recorders Judze
w Mckay Skiinan. Tuesday aft
cfnoon
Harms and Anderson. according
20 Wagmsns testimony. had con-
spired with whi'e man known
0nly IS Flash" las wear 10 de-
fraud Wagman ou' Of $500
FLASH according 90 testimony
went TO Chicago. registered in 4 no.
,rl where Waeman usually stopped.
and then wired julius Johnson.
manager Of the oxford apartments.
requesting him 40 send 5000. John
son sent tho money.
Johnson testified that ne became
suspicious when Harris later III
CURED Il any money had been wired
20 Nagman Clicking johnson
discovered that Wacman had no.
registered a The hotel
Harris and Anderson were later
arrested as accompices ~ Flash.
BON denied implication IN me con-
sPiraty.
ATTORNEYS Harold Rledsoe and
Abe Mosseneer argued that ihe
charges had hccn made hv Wagman
aecansc Harris former chauf-
tepr for ihc apartment owner. had
testified AGAINST HIM In q civil suit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21

ing who urged the hiring Of De
troii lawyer 10 file An appeal IN
the case, pointing out that the
raid on the club was Illegal. They
declared that the club had been
operating for some wears. and
thai The persons involved in the
raid were not creating a distur-
bancc
SalierS is one OF Pontiac's out
standing athletes. While student
al Pontiac high school he was
named all-state tackle n 1890 He
later starred IN football and base
ball AZ Western State Teachers
college. He finished IN 1895. and
in 1897 attended the Detroit Col
lege Of Law. Salters was secretary
of the YMCA in Pontiac in 1885,
81.
Allen Noble. who was appoint
ed 10 the police force three years
ago. 2 the only colored policeman
m Pnr t!ac.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21

pointed IN NE small number Of Ne
gro Republican votes. Negroes
should realize that they can only
attain their aims BY setting soiidiiv
behind their candidates and elect
ine them.
The outlook for job increase
and the upswing Of business looks
verv encouraging. We can continue
10 look forward 70 an increase IN
jobs as long as public confidence
is restored Ms only desire IN en-
tering The political arena r. 10
prove 90 the rest 81 the people %
this nation that the citizens on the
first congressional district sull
believe IN 'he Republican theory ~
which viii return the
confidence of business and VIII
open more doors 10 Negro employ
ment.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
New Prosecutor Will
Change Procedure In
All Gambling Cases

Paul W. VOORHEES,. newly APP
pointed prosecutor. stated this
week that he would not follow the
procedure OF his ousied prcdecec-
SCR. Duncan G. McCrea. In he Is
smance 81 gambling warrants
In commeniino ON the gambling
warrants Mr.. VOORHEES, said;
II understand the previous pro-
secutor took no responsibility for
the investigation OF gambling com
plants nv police officers. The Of
fice merely has been taking com
plants 10 court on the officers
word that violation existed As
result. the court docket has been
cluttered with lot Of unprepared
cases.
Hereafter. unless the police Of
ficer can present creditahle case
there will he no warrant"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Jury Frees William Harris And Barney Anderson
'PontiacProtests
FniiingOfOfficer

PONTIAC--Protesting the dis
missal OF Edward Saliers. 20. 6s
Lull, from the police force after
serving three days In the capa-
city Of patrolman, committee
OF citizens Tuesday evening pre-
scented a resolution 10 the City
Commission. requesting that the
body TO order reinstatement OF the
discharged officer.
The resolution was adopted at a
protest meeting held last Friday
evening In Southwest Community
Center. More than two hundred
persons attended the meeting 10
voice their protest against what
termed political maneuvering.
Sallers. after passing the physi-
cal examination last Dee. and the
mental examination last July, was
mortified Sept. to report to work
the following Monday. Salters
worked through Wednesday and
then vas DISCHARGED
The DISMISSAL OF the young of-
ficer centered around raid on
the Lark club, 1861 wesson. last
May 10. Salters was among the 20
persons fined 81 each when ar
raigned before Municipal Judge
Milton Cooney the same evening.
The defendants pleaded guilty
rather than remain in Jail over
night. but none paid the finee.
Told to Pay Fine
The same dav that Salters re-
ported for work he was told by
Captain Vance Hangus that the
fine from the raid on the Lark
club had not been paid. and that
he should pay Il Immediately. SAL
ters. according to his statement
at the meeting Friday, gave the
money To Captain Hangus to pay
the fine.
At the same time, Saliers pro-
duced a receipt from Attorney I.e-
on Hubbard indicating that he
had paid the attorney four dollars
which was TO he used as part 81
a fee to appeal the decision Of the
court. Several others AT the meet
ing stated that Hubbard was 10
appeal the case.
There were several At the meet
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Roy Wilkins
To Open NAACP
Winter Forum
Crisis Editor
To Speak AT
Second Baptist

Roy wilkins. assistant secretary
Of the National Association for tho
Advancement OF Colored People
and editor OF tho Crisis Magazine.
official organ OF The ISOLATION.
will speak az Second Baptist
church sunday Sept - Mr. VII
kins will speak on "Nesfo Educa-
ton and National Defense
Mr.. wilkins was ihc center a. q
radio controversy recently when
he was cut of the air by radio sia-
ton WNfCA in New York CITY as
he attempted 10 hroadcas; plea
for a favorable share for The Ne
Een In the national defense pro-
gram Later Officials OF tho station
stated that the speech WAS cut or
because II was not in accord with
the program. Harlem Seronade. =
during which time n was 10 have
been given.
Because he. Ike many others.
feels tho subject Is one Of vital in
terest 10 the Negro. Mr. Wilkins has
chosen speech In which ne can
elaborate on The one scheduled for
the radio broadcast.
A graduate Of tho University of
Minnesota, Mr. wilkins is ono Of
problems In 1892 he made a per-
sonal investigation OF WORKING
conditions in construction camn.
the most brilliant OF The young
Negroes OF the day having attain
ed high position in the literary
field He served for eight years as
managing editor Of the Kansas Cfv
Call going from that post fonr
wears ago to the editorship of Nh
Crisis. succeeding Dr. ". r. D.
Dubois.
Deeply Interested IN NO social
welfare OF his race, Mr.. wilkins has
acquired deep knowledge OF race
relations. particularly in labor
along the lower Mississippi River
which resulted IN number of re-
forms in the treatment OF common
labor.
His most recent investigation
was that Of the food area in 1897
AS a result OF his report upon this
the Red Cross called
a national conference 10 reconsidcg
its policy of employment Of Ne
groes in relief administration In
areas heavily populated hy Ne
gro people.
Mr. wilkins address will intro
duce the second annual Laymcn
Forum series Of the Detroit Branch
Of the NAACP. The meeting IS
scheduled to start At s:8o p. M.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Robbed BY 2 Thugs

Herman Heakness. 56. OF 1ll4 Iy-
man place. was strong-armed and
robbed by two men last Friday
morning while walking on 81. An.
tolne. between Farnsworth AMI
Theodore. The men. according ~
Heakness. dragged him into an al
ley and robbed him OF $50 and a
21-jeweled watch.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
DR.. j. A. Brewer Is
Furthering Studies In
Nashville, Tennessee

Or. J. A. Brewer. with Offices az
EOS f. Forest avenue. left Detroit
the latter part OF June 10 take 10
weeks OF special postgraduate
work at the Meharry Medical col
lege. Nashville. Tennessee.
Because OF the unusual advant-
ages that this course has TO offer.
rs well as very favorable impress
sion. he has extended his work 10
July. 1871.
He Is therefore advising his
patients that he will not return 10
his offices until July. 1slt.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21

Ith,r ~ Tor another four years
|hIl0a.' man change to man whose
|aeh coward the Negro Ia as
b. q, question ~. mark as the attl-
|nbhesn wendell willkie. the Re-
A.. 'n standard bearer.
bncsds. every political prophet
|nmlrs. mat the Democratic
|us1s,, viii at least equal his 1886
bd M,,. I" me Negro metropolis.
|at n. are those who believe
I'M 49,. Democratic vote this year
us highest peak since
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-09-21
Mitchell To Address
Improvement Group

Attorney Ernest c. Mitchell Will
be the guest speaker at the meeting
OF the local branch OF the univer-
sal Negro Improvement associa-
tIon. sunday. Sept 22 at pm.
On Thursday night, September
10. special lecture will be de-
livered to the nurses class. Mem
hers and friends are invited to both
meetings.