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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
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POLITICS and
POLITICIANS
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
SUPREME COURT DECISION
BILL
BY VIM. L. SPERRILL
Associate Editor

The Republicans have set June
ectment OF the Anti-Lynching bill.
National convention, Philadelphia
has been selected as the place. All
that is left 10 be done now, is TO
select the candidate and win the
election. That's all The chair
man OF the Republican National
committee, John Hamilton, in his
address opening the important
gathering, said in effect, please. Mr..
Roosevelt. run for a third term. He
called for "a show down on the
New Deal, Franklin Roosevelt and
the Third Term" and" said Mr..
Hamilton, I'VE will finish all three.
Oh Yeah?
It is significant to observe the
decision Of the Supreme Court OF
the United States setting aside the
conviction Of four Negro boys for
murder in the state of Florida, as
spoken through the lips OF Justice
Black OF Alabama.
And they have suffered most
from secret and dictational proceed
inss have almost always been the
poor. the ignorant the numerically
weak. the friendless and the pow
erless. 80 Under our constitutional
system courts stand sgaihst-any
winds that blow, a havens of refuge
for those who MIGHT otherwise suf-
fer because they are helpless, weak.
outnumbered, or because they are
demonstrating victims OF pre-
JUDGE and public excitement. No
higher duty, no more solemn re-
sponsibility, rests upon this court
than that of translaiing into living
law and maintaining this constitu-
tional shield deliberately planned
and inscribed for the benefit OF
every human being subject to our
constitution of whatever race,
creed or persuasion"
Thus spoke Justice Black, a
Southerners on Lincoln's birthday,
saving from death four Negro boys
who had been unjustly convicted.
X x X
Listen to this: "A powerful de-
OF the need for en-
actment OF the Anti-Lynchinb bill,
now tied up in the Senate COM
mittee after passage by the House,
is provided by the attitude of local
authorities after the mob outbreak
at Snow Hill, Maryland, Tuesday
night OF last week. At least 40
Of the persons who battered their
way into the jail and carried off
two Negro women are known to
Sheriff ]. William Hall, but he in
tends to let the matter drop" There
has been no demand for action, ne
explains. The local states attor-
ney, William Kerbin, also washes
his hands. at is not my job TO
lead the investigation" he says.
I'VE have not heard any complaints
from any parties" So 1t seems
that nothing will be done, although
the mob Knocked the law by forcing
the Jail with hack-saws and crow
bars, ripping a cell door from It's
hinges, abducting and terrorizing
the two prisoners, then fighting fe-
with a group OF state p
lice, one of whom was injured.
The state troopers earned sole
credit for. rescuing the women. The
sheriff did get a third Negro to
safety ahead Of the mob, but no
news account mentions him or his
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mirable traits, but there is a mes
sage in the lives OF these ten men
and women for everyone. The mes
sage is one of service and OF unset
fish love for another, both on a ma
tional and international plane, The
author best expresses this in stating
the beliefs Of Thomas Mann:
He now feels that nineteenth
century liberalism has been out
grown. The twentieth century will
witness the rebirth OF new reli-
gion. This new religion will lift us
from our cynicism and contempt for
the human race by giving us new
faith in man ="
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Union Adds New
Faculty Member

RICHMOND. Va, Feb. 13.-To
serve in the capacity OF professor IF
ethics, a post temporarily vacated
by DR.. J. NJ. Ellison, DR.. Clark re-
Gently announced the appointment
of Rev. Corey Mitchell to the fscul-
ty of Virginia Union university. At
present. pastor OF the First Baptist
church Of Lexington, Va, Rev.
Mitchell received his bachelor OF
arts degree from Lincoln university,
Pa, and his masters from the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania. He has also
studied at Grocer Theological
seminary.
Making his first appearance be-
fore the student body as a group at
convocation services Friday. Feb.
Is, Rev. Mitchell spoke on the
cans Of acquiring spiritual
freedom.
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NORTHWEST DETROIT


Idrueiiiahe was mistress OF cere-
ilo,ites' Wis: Wilma H1,iionuso ,
anu NUN WINE assisted MISS VIII
Ilaihs WIN 'ne eldooIate program
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was III eHaise ol the oelightiul re-
past served Inc honoree received
many loVely gitS; MRS. DAVIS plans
10 zee ;e LOT "asninE"n' D. and
paris IN ONO where she Is 10 con-
'i'iue her soSpei WORK.
Glamour Club
Mrs. NJ. Evans of Ilene street gave
a party last week honoring the
Glamour club members at her
home. Among those present were:
Edward Evans, Christine Hill. Con-
stance King. Annie Mae Wade, Or
vile Brown, Leona King, Solomon
Brown, Rosemary Wilkinson, Elsie
Wilkinson Myrtle Hill and Ber-
nice Hugglns.
rosemary wilkinson and Elsie
wilkinson are new members.
FIRST baptist
AFTER Rev L B. Heath pastor,
delivered an inspiring sermon to a
capacity audience from Hebrew IL:
1914, several visitors were intro
duced. Among those present were:
A. N. Lake, vice president of the
western Union Mutual Insurance
company W. H. Simmons, manager;
Miss E. Brown. Miss L. Peterson,
MISS VI, rarhsm' MISS h walker,
MISS W CisrN' " spencer MI
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WI NeSasiin' " MYERS ration.
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RS ana rev Conaue'
Russell otreet sunset rive quar-
YET VIII render a program Wednes-
day nlsht FEB. Il, and continue
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LETTERS TO
THE EDITOR
1888 Afger Avenue
Detroit, Mich.
Eehrtiarv "a 1QAn

February %. 1910
Mr.. Louis E. Martin
Editor, Michigan Chronicle
Detroit, Mich.
My dear Sir.
1t was quite gratifying to see more
than 200 Of our people pack Judge
Brennan's courtroom last Thursday
morning in defense Of Arthur w
Reed, inventor. who was falsely ac-
cused OF "flim Tanning his Peo-
pie out OF their money
In the minds OF those OF us who
have worked with Mr.. Reed we
know him TO be honest and trust
worthy and trust that our presence
at court testified TO this effect It
seems that Mr.. Reed is being framed
by others who are trying 10 gain
possession OF his invention.
Mr., Reed has been in Detroit
working among members OF the
race for three years, now, must be
styled as fugitive: No his peo-
pie are with him one hundred per
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will prove a good and satisfactory
investment for him.
Enthusiasm is not a gift or talent
bestowed by nature upon a selected
few-it belongs to all who will use
it and is plentiful enough so that
you can help yourself to a bounti-
full supply without any formalities.
It is good attention-getter, fine for
arousing interest, excellent for
creating a desire-and has no equal
as a closing force in any transaction.
Keep your enthusiasm up to boil
ing point, skim off the Stag OF
anxiety at all times and there is no
defeat.
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them politically.
so cially. and
eeonom ic ally.
Says Mr.. Lane:
In beginning a
n e W d e c a d Q
those in a posi-
ton TO under
stand the prob
lens which the
Negro Commu-
nifty faces must
plan for the fu-
ture. There must
be definite steps
taken 10 gain
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

Los ANGELES, Calf, Feb. as
Dr. Ralph Bleisoe, eminent ply
stefan and surgeon. delightfully."- en-
tertained the local Phi Beta chapter
OF Phi Beta Sigma fraternity at his
offices on Wilmington avenue last
Monday evening.
A brief business session was held
and one OF the principle features
was the speaking OF George A.
Beavers a member OF the fraternity
and chairman Of the local member
snip drive OF the N.A.A.C.P.
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WE. THE NEGRO
BY VIM L. SHERRlLL
President, Afro-Amercsn Institute and Federated
Eresde Groups
w E
By WIN. 1. Sheriff.

Mr.. +. T, Lane. director. civic de-
partment. Chicago Urban League.
proposes a Ten Year Plan for Ne
groes, as a means toward lifting
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cent and will stand by him until
the end. tSigned) Mrs Mary L.
Beasley.
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Intended for machine parts subject
to much vibration. a screw has been
invented with cup point having q
knurled edge to hold It in place.
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Just what is Mr.. Lane really sug-
costing? What does he actually
want? In one breath he says we
must forget that we are black and
remember ONLY that we are
American citizens, in the next
breath he says we must inaugurate
a ten year plan for Negroes. Why a
ten year plan for Negroes? If we
are to forget that we are Negroes
and remember ONLY that we are
American citizens. why not simply
a ten year plan for American citi-
zens? Is the plan Mr.. Lane is pro-
posing directed at the evils suffered
by American citizens or is it pro-
posed to rectify the wrongs suffered
by Black-American citizens? 1t is
important that we decide this point,
else we may fall far short of our
goal. How are we going TO plan
for Negroes, build for Negroes, be
willing to sacrifice for Negroes, fiht
for Negroes and solve problems
which develop because we are Ne
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control OF the forces which are
necessary to progress. In a coun-
try like this these forces are chiefly
inf the fields OF politics and finance"
when we study the steps taken
by hypenated American minority
groups such as the Swedish, Polish,
Jewish, German, we find that they
all have building and loan associa-
tons, political organizations and
strong financial alliances" In 1910
we must begin program OF self
help. We must forget that we are
black and remember only that we
are American citizens and respon=
sible for the present and future Of
the community in which we live in
large numbers. 1t is with this end
in mind that we suggest a ten year
,Ia,, for Naorc- rftizar1ei
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groes, yet at the same time forget
that we are Negroes7
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

try, no es verdad?" He lapsed into Spanish.
 'Si senor! Listed habla Espa- nol!"
 Some" he smiled. Lets speak it together; I need the practice.
 They talked at length. Lona, odd ly enough, lost bit of her vivacious manner and she appeared to con- centrate on her words now. Wesley's first Spanish was the purest of Cas- tilian, but presently he shifted to the several Mexican dialects that he knew. Mexican folk do speak differently in different states, just as English is spoken differently in London, New. York, Atlanta and Albuquerque; the idiom of one place may be hardly recognizable in another.
 But Wesley York was scholar. Reared in the South west, he had specialized in Spanish, and be- cause his archaeological studies had taken him often to the an- cient ruins of Yucatan, Campeche, Chiapas and other Mexican states, he had become intimate with the dialects in almost every section. In truth, few Americans knew Mexico better than young Wesley York. z
 Several times he looked at Lona as if in surprise, but i'll a mo- ment she shifted back to English.
 NO, no," she smiled againE "Is better I speak English and learn to use it perfectly. It is more diff ficult than Spanish, and I want so to know. Otherwise you pro- fessors shall make 1t hard for me in college, eh?" @
 If you promise to speak Span- ish when visit your home. Lona, would you some day go with me to the ruins of Chichen Itza, in beautiful old Sinaloa? Just sight seeing?"
 q would love itl I have been there many time, Weslee, but"
 "You have? Bueno! Hagame usted el favor de-"
 "Yes! But to go with you oh, Wes-lee-e-e!"
 She said, that last with such fervor as to startle him. Obvi- ously she wanted very much to avoid further Spanish conversa- tion; and besides, she had made statement that
 
 His thoughts were interrupted here because Lona had actually snuggled closer to him! And in all his life few if any women had ever snuggled close to Wesley York.
 Already sitting very close to him,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Medicine Offers Wide Field for Specialist

NUMEROUS postal designs il- " lustrating phases of medical science lure many philatelists into specialized collections of these items. Portraits of physicians and medical scientists, stamps relating to social and health services, care of sick and injured, drugs and medical discoveries are but a few of the subdivisions included in medical philately.
 Red Cross stamps, such as the last issue of the French Republic, above, are annual issues in many countries. United States has re- jected suggestions for Red Cross semi-postal, but honored that or ganization with a 50th anniversary commemorative in 1881.
 Anti-tuberculosis stamps. iden- tified by the double-barred cross, are plentiful. The U. s. Christi nsas Seals, while not valid for postage, are accepted philatelic items.
 United States honored Dr. Wal ter Reed, U. s. Army surgeon, and Dr. Crawford Long, discoverer of ether, in the scientists set of the Famous Americans series. s
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she had made a slight movement to get even closer. Her soft shoulder wiggled his, and she laughed just a little-deep and intimately, with a knowing look. All at once he was conscious of her as a most attrac- tive girl.
 He glanced at her, costume. She had worn 8 riding outfit consist ing of turquoise-green jodhpurs and a crimson shirt. Boots were short, cowboy style, and strong. She had belt of hand-tooled leather conchos linked with raw- hide strings, and pistol holster belt over her hips. She was defi- nitely pretty.
 "Weslee, we could = be friends, no?" of course, Lona. = uh, wish every one to - to uh =" He realized he wasn't going very smoothly, but then he was i'll at ease. He had come out snooping, not counting, and the mystery surrounding her had been en- hanced. She had flatly tripped herself in discussing the famous ruins of Chichen Itza, which is not in the state of Sinaloa at all; and she, self-avowed Mexican, had shied of her own language after mufing common dialects and idomatic phrases.
 But all at once she broke up his thoughts again; indeed, she para lyzed them.
 Before he realized it Lona had slipped an arm around his shoul- ders, had lifted her face and was kissing him lingeringly on his lips.
 "Wes-lee!" she murmured. "Wes- lee!"
 Dr. Wesley York, Ph.D., was utterly appalled,.
 (To Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
CR AMalJka C.n AC.K ERS

The world lost one of its best known figures when Sir Neville Chamberlain died at his home in England early in November. Here are five questions about the life of the British statesman.
 l. How many times was Cham berlain prime statesman.
 2. What was Chamberlain's bus mess before he entered politics?
 3. Under what circumstances did Chamberlain make his famous "peace in our time" statement?
 4. The champion of appeasement entered public life when he was elected lord mayor of what large English city?
 5. When did Winston Churchill succeed Chamberlain as prime min- ister? How long had the latter then held that office?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18
SPECIAL PROGRAM
 TO FEATURE PLAY
Community School Christi mas Exercises Tomorrow
 Open To Young And Old
PROSPECT
Correspondent: Eileen Byrnes.
 Telephone 5-O447

Prospect, Dec. 18-The Commun- lty School will present a children's Christmas program tomorrow night in the school basement. A Christmas play and carols will be part of the specially arranged program. All members of the community are in vited to attend.
 Bad weather was the cause of delay in the national defense in- spection trip of Congressman J. Joseph Smith and a congressional military subcommittee. The plane was ordered down at Charleston, s. 0. They are progressing rapidly on q national defense inspection program.
 Prospect Grange bowling teams met Monday night at the Cheshire bowling alleys. Morris's team won two games from Merritt Walters team. Thomas Plumb's team won two games from Charles Hodges. Charles Hodges team won. high game (454l and high team Q,286). Basil Kenney, high single (116) to Charles Hodges high three strings (elb).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

YESTERDAY: Returning home after the fire, Wes stops at the stables, learns LOna has gone for an early ride. She was. carrying a bulky package, the horse wrangler tells him. Wee bOrrOws a rife and an automatic, sets out to trail LOna. He sees the Border Patrols autogirO, and in a few minutes, LOna rides down the trail toward him.
 &%&
 WESLEY SPRINGS A TRAP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

Russia will erect a monument to Tschaikopssxy, the composer. in front of the Tschaikovsky State Con- serVatory in Moscow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-18

WESLEY SPRINGS A TRAP
The guardian., 1940-02-03
HARTFORD

HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. 31-A
Joint service was held last Sunday by
Bethel Congregation and the Zion
Congregation at Main Street A.M.E.
Zion Church. DR.. Hopes preached at
the morning service and the Bethel
Junior choir sang, DR.. J. H. D. Bailey,
pastor of the Zion Church preached at
the evening service and a Joint choir
OF both churches sang. It was the
first time such a service has been
undertaken here.-The two Sunday
schools assembled together and had
an interesting discussion of the les
son. Mr.. Wells of Bethel and Mr..
Harris of Zion, Supts. were on hand
and made splendid contributions to
the session Of the joint school.-The
Allen G. E. League and Varick C. E.
assembled jointly. Miss Helen Ken
nedy and Mr.. Harris of the Varick
League were in charge. The topic of
the evening was, "What it means to
support my church" Those taking
part in the discussion were Miss Lila
Mae Wells, Mrs. Gussie Clark, Master
Arthur Reynolds, Miss Edith Dowdell,
The guardian., 1940-02-03
MAIDEN
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. Willard L. CLAYTON. Pastor

MAIDEN, Mass, Jan. 31-"And
the Truth Shall Make You Free" was
the theme of Rev. Clayton's morning
sermon. He brought clearly before
his hearers some very practical truths.
A. B. Sweeney of the First Baptist
Church, Maiden, spoke briefly before
the sermon of the Convocation to be
held January 80. He urged the mem
bers to back up the movement by their
attendance.-The Junior Missionaries
conducted Candlelight Service in the
evening. Miss Mary Jumper, presi-
dent of the State Junior, gave a most
excellent address. Assisting on the
program were the Misses Louise Mer-
rit, opening prayer: Lois Gerro, scrip
ture reading: Jennie M. Smith, solo:
reading, Eleanor Randolph; Jennie M.
Smith and Eleanor Randolph, duet.
The service closed with the pantomine,
"The Sinner and the Song" Arthur
Whitaker acted as the master of cere-
monies. Mrs. Vera Randolph, super
visor.-The Fidelity Club of the
church is conducting a Food Sale and
Supper at the home of Mrs. Nicholas
Valentine, 537 Ferry Street, Everett,
Saturday, February 8. Mrs. Olivia S.
Morrison is the president of the club.
The Junior Missionaries are plan
The guardian., 1940-02-03

Miss Offrey Fobbs, and Miss Hender-
son, and Miss Renkels. After the
topical discussion the following liter
ary program was presented by Miss
Lila Mae Wells. Piano selections by
Master Marsells Travis, Miss Phyllis
Clark and Miss Nancy Hopes. Read
ings were given by Rogers Green,
Arthur Reynolds, Bernice Reynolds,
Miss Florence Stinson and Mrs. Ger
trude Holland. Solos by Julius Alex
ander, and Robert Wells; duet by Miss
Lila Mae and Mildred Wells accom-
panied by Miss Geraldine Wells;
closing with a paper by Mrs. Orrie
Travis on the subject Beware of
Small Evils" Miss Helen Kennedy,
president, was in charge and Miss
Eta Thomas acted as secretary.-The
Senior Choir of Bethel featured on the
program at Shiloh Baptist Church
last Sunday afternoon at a union SER
vice. Choirs from Union, Mt. Olive
and Hopewell Baptist Churches were
present; each rendered two numbers
on the program. The Bethel choir,
under the direction of Robert Wells,
rendered one spiritual and one anthem
rendered without books. The anthem,
"Praise We Jehovah" which is con-
sidered very difficult number, yet it
was rendered almost perfect. The
Bethel choir is one of the most out
standing choirs in the city. 1t is the
only choir that does a Capello, sing
ing. Many requests have come to take
his choir "On the air" Trustees
have launched a small rally for mort
gage interest funds. This rally will
terminate Sunday, Feb. II, which is
also Allen Day. Each member is
asked to give $500 and each Trustee
Club S25.OO. 1t is hoped that at least
$4,000 will be raised d.-The Confer
ence committee will present an all star
musical program on Feb. 8, at the
Windsor Ave. Community House.
Those taking part on the program are
Mrs. Salozie Stokes, Mrs. Millie Ed
wards, Miss Lila Mae Wells, Miss
Florence Stinson, J. w. Hall, Mrs.
Gussie Clark, Mrs. Marguerite Jack
son, Robert Wells, Mrs. Mary Corn,
and others.-The Stewardess Board,
No. 2, Mrs. Florence Lotion, presi
dent, will have Pew Rally on Sun
day afternoon, Feb. II. Mrs. S. w.
Browning, evangelist of Springfield,
Mass, will be the speaker. Mrs.
Browning is an evangelist of note and
very forceful preacher. A large
attendance is expected to come out to
hear her.-Mrs. Sally G. Thomas left
last week to attend the funeral of her
mother in Ella Vile, Ga-Miss Mar
guerite Green, a member of the junior
choir lost her father, James Green,
after a prolonged illness in the NUM-
cipal Hospital. He leaves also his
wife, Mrs. Josephine Green.
The guardian., 1940-02-03
CHELSEA
PEOPLES CHURCH
166 Pearl Street
Luther Fuller, Pastor
DIR FULLER TO LEAD SERVICES

CHELSEA, Mass, Jan. 31-On
Sunday evening, February a at 7
o'clock, DR.. Fuller will speak on the
subject: Goods Love Centers." Sun
day School at 1890 pm, with Mrs.
Billups and Mrs. Milliken in charge.
The usual Sunday morning service
will be held at 100:45 a.m.-Last Sun
day the subject of the evening sermon
was: "The Comfort of the Truth" DR..
Fuller tried to bring out the point
that Truth is a permanently com
Portable factor in our lives despite the
fact that many believe that it is a
very uncomfortable and uncomforting
thing. How does a man in his moral
struggles get comfort? He gets it
not by swerving, or lodging, or COM
promising, but by being true. The
only permanent comfort is in the
sense of fidelity. However, truth has
been known to make dishonest people
very uncomfortable; those people who
owe debts of gratitude, debts of SYM
pathy, and above all, those who owe
financial debts" and don't want to
pay them. To know the truth, "makes
one free;" ito tell the truth "makes
one honest" Tell the truth at all
times and you will have comfort"