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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Eddie Tolan Will Be
Heard in Broadcast
In Wings Over Jordan

Eddie Tolan. executive director
OF the Is Years Of Negro Progress
Exposition 10 be held here in May.
will extend all America and invita-
ton TO participate in the EXPOSE
ton when he appears as guest
speaker with the Wings over Jor-
dan" radio program next sunday
morning at $50. lie will be heard
locally over station MIR.
wings over Jordan" CHS fca-
ture originating i'll Cleveland has
the distinction OF heing the largest
all-Ncgro program on the air ard
brings weekly to thousands OF lis
teners throughout America a vide
variety OF Negro spirituals and talks
by Negroes eminent in the fields OF
religion, economics education, ana
the arts
In his talk Sunday Mr. Tolan
will highlight some OF the main
features OF the Exposition and
will stress rs importance as an
instrument OF goodwill and better
understanding among the racial
groups OF America
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Not Guilty On
Bigamy Charge
Complainant
Not Divorced

Holding that former common
law marriage OF the complainant
had not been dissolved, judge John
i. Maher ruled Tuesday that Lee
Bynum. Al, OF 1926 McGraw. was not
guilty OF bigamy. and that his mar
fiage with Miss Daisy Lee Bynum
was valid.
The complainant against Bynum
was Mrs. Lilly May simmons. Of
1875 Gould. Mrs. simmons said
that Bynum had lived with her in
common-law marriage from April
l. 1925, 10 Oct 81 1889.
Bynum and his present wife were
married in Bowling Green, Ohio,
Nov. Z. 1899. lie was arrested Nov
Il on the complaint OF Mrs. Sim
mons on the charge that he had not
been legally divorced from her.
Rynum said that he had heer a
roomcr in the house in Malvern,
Ohio. where Mrs. simmons lived as
common-law wife OF Sam Thomas.
lie also admitted living with Mrs.
simmons for IL years. but Attorney
Harold stevens, counsel for Bynum
argued that this marriage was void
because Mrs. Simmons had not di-
vorced Sam Thomas.
Mrs. simmons is tho mother OF r
9i-year-old girl. Witnesses testified
that Thomas was the father OF the
haMghler.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13

This program i another 81 the
progressive step~ taken by lnr
rfeiffer Brewing company in their
tremendous expansion program
which has Included the building OF
one Of The largest and finest brew
cr.rs Ia me world.
The hrewery and the newspapers
have received many favorable com
mruts from Negroes ia all walks
OF l.fs on their builders 81 History
and civilization program which APP
pears reeuiarls IN the negro news
paper, OF ~ higan Each issne con-
talns TIE history Of The NE az an
outstanding negro leader who has
made a noteworthy contribution IN
Msiors.
The readers of this paper are
urged % listen IN 90 Rob Hall ~
"fgfer 'rlmc every Tuesday night
az logia p M and every Thursday
night al 7l5 D. m.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Funeral Rites
For Minister
Death Results
From Stroke

Impressive funeral services were
held for the late Rev. Elijah Till
man. Wednesday morning, Jan. 3
from Metropolitan Baptist church.
Rev. A. &. Williams. the pastor,
officaled Interment was in Rose
lawn cemetery.
This veteran citizen died Satur-
day evening. December %. at his
late residence. 47l6 Beaubien
street, az he advanced age OF 81
years Death resulted from a
stroke.
Born in Cairo. Illinois IN 1884.
Rev TilIman was partly educated
in the church and later devoted
much Of his effort iii The cause Of
abolition Following the civil War.
he moved with his family 10 the
West and started working for the
Kansas City and Southern rail-
road and became a section fore
man lie held his position all dur
INK The railroad construction days
and retired in 1920. after forty
Years of service.
Coming 10 Detroit in 1923 Rev.
Tillman later secured work in the
Sanitary department OF the local
DpW. but was forced to leave
his Job after an attack Of illness IN
1891 lie was member OF the X.
OF +. lodge Metropolitan Baptist
church and was active in civic af-
fairs.
SURFING the deceased are five
sons. Charles Tillman. 6l0T Van
court: Ernest Tillman, i7i6 Bcau-
bien; Clark Tillman. Brush; lvey
& Alvin rillman. TeNarkana. Tex
as: and four daughters. Fannie
Tillman, 47i6 Reaubien: Mike Till
man. Chicago; Mrs Pauline Puri-
ford. Detroit. and Mrs. Maggie
Wright. Chicago. MIR. and Mrs.
John c. Cowling. OF this city are
also distant relatives.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
COMMITTEE
CONTINUED from page u

torn star: Wilbur G. woodso.
executive secretary 81. AntUne
YMCA. John g. bancy executive
secretary Detroit Urban league and
member House o. correction Com
mission. Mis- Fannie b Pc, t.
president Housewives league aud
DR.. G. +. Brewer and DF- Robert r.
Gfeenldse PHYSICIANS.
Senator Digs urged the COM
mitice To confer with Alex Lin
Trout, executive SECRETARY 81 the
Citizers Housing and Planning
Council, and with RAYMOND Foley.
state director OF the Federal lious-
ing Administration before Mr..
Foley goes 10 MaShington 20 attend
conference OH "blighie'i areas.
MIR Foley who wa, a. the meet
ing saturday attempted 10 explain
To Tie large audience the policy OF
of FILA. az IL refers 10 colered
prospects lie stated that there was
no discrimination Ia the FILA. ard
mat loans we're made on property
hast. instead Of race However he
MAS compelled TO answer a rumher
of questions Oh discrimination al
Ter his Mik
judge Thomas J Mailer Traffic
Court. Joseph Wolf commissioner
OF the department %, Building and
safety Eugiueerirs + Gardner
I.eegc, Board OF lieal,h and vii
liam cody Joseph Murphy. and
Louis snyder Circuit Won't Com
missioncrs, were other speakers
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Hundred
Tribune Party
ID Nsvsboys
Chucked Full
Of Merriment
FOR Youngsters

.vs,imaielv three hundred
,epsbo,s ana girls from all
N Ns-fot Yam Detroit at
- No pa, given for them
=, p,lror % nine Friday eve
! nerenIb, 20 az the 81. An
yNcA splendid floor
!, ,rd nfo-m was presented
y, Ne alefi1t ~ james Hog
rdiAe Trlnuo staff, IN which
,,,,.n'cd SOS nd girls parti-
~. sim ees. Rotations
n, aierhu1 rNhihitions and
~ forms sHfeii9inmcnt. tx
'.rr, mus u8 irnished by
sxr, washoaH and his ur-to-
bnrchesra
!, addition fte. youngsters at
M ,i'y anaes Of parents ard
NJ f,rfesenlafls' citizens at
',,s,s nrhdins state Senators
lss,or and Mccullough. CHI
V,ylss. WIN rr a. a represent
rw n lrlsr Niser n the Traf-
! rpr 0n.'aN parish. Harold
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Jesse Allen
Found Guilty OF
Manslaughter
Prisoner To
Be Sentenced
Next Week

Jesse Allen. 2s. OF 90i East YER
non Highway was und guilty ~
manslaughier by Jury OF IL wo-
men and one man IN Recorders
Judge George Murphy, Tuesday
afternoon.
Allen was charged with siabb-
Ing George Hutchinson. 80. OF 975
Benton. to death during an argu-
ment Get IL. al 932 Napoleon
Hutchinson died tho following day
in Receiving hospital.
Allen Takes Stand
Attorney percival r. piper pu,
Allen on the stand. and The dcfen-
dant told how Hutchinson had call
ed him from a party az The Napo-
leon address and accused him ~
trying to 70 with" Beatrice John
son. 80. of 932 Napoleon.
Allen said he denied tho charge,
and then was struck hv lluichin-
son. a bar tender. lie told the
court that he oad cut Hutchinson
after tho latter had struck al him
This did not agree with the
story Told by Allen when question
cd nv the assistant prosecutor
shortl after his arrest three dsvs
later hy Detective Lieutenant Wal
lace Williams. Sergeants OF De-
iecIlves William Fuller and Ed
ward White. and Detective Robert
Mitchell. ot the Special Investiga-
ion Squad
Lieutenant N Detectives Earl
Anderson and Detective John Full
lerton. ~ The Homicide Squad. who
handled the case said Hutchln-
son had been released from pri-
son just three months before his
death
Judge Murphy said Allen will
be sentenced next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Hold YOUTH GLOWING
Boys Death In Fight

OTIS Garner le OF 900 Illinois
died IN Receiving hospi'ai LAST FRI
day morning from stab wounds re-
ceived in fght De- % Garner Was
stabbed after he had eft parry on
Brewster.
Charles Moore. 10. % - Ea.t
Vernon Highway was arrested by
members OF the Homicide Squad
saturday for investigation OF muir
der.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
PONTIAC news
ny r, r. HARRIS

Mrs = l.. Royf entertained Rev
rImhefiake pastor ~ New Bcthoi Rap
list church. Rev o. " nroyle~ ~ rrlu-
NV and re-, q. p walker ~ 81 i,hn
AiE churf Il. a, dinner on Janunr, Z
ON January = the E1rfctn star GnfHn
y sheba 80 - initiated new menhers
~ the Southeast rcurr VISITING mems
hefs OF the Eastern star We're pf"scni
from Detroit MIS- = a.. Hn,1 IL WHN-
ny matron, Mrs Gcffis Gordon. ".
= Nri Johnson worthy patron
Negro History Week Viii be celehltt
81 AZ >"v urthri Htptist ~hAfh in
came registered heanfican nri b.
February. watch fur me announce
irrnf.
Mrs. rea'rice Mafshaii Recently be-
Confined on page y
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
MASS MEETING
CONTINUED from page y

where Shall Negroes Live At.
torrey Lawson Is generally recoe-
nized as keen thinker and expert
cnced LAWYER. as well as an clio
quent speaker.
The sponsors announce that
much information about the local
Grigsbv case will be given by the
NAACP and the Real Estate l'rok-
ers association.
Music for the occasion VIII be
furnished by the Detroit Musicians
association. The public Is invited
10 attend the meeting.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Jury Deliberates 3
Hours Before Freeing
Man OF A tt a c k

Charged with criminal assault
John Young. g. az 1927 Brush was
round not guilty hy jury after de-
liberating three hours last wees
The complainant 4 80 year-o'a
woman lives In he same building
Nonng charged that he had
hoaght a drink from the woman ana
She had refused 90 give hum the
change This caused ashi ard
TIE complainant vas h.' iu iNr
face Attorney Oscar r. ilSgef'
represented Nonug
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Repeats Story
OF Staying Of
Young Matron
Faces Life
Term In State
Penitentiary

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defendar, Jadr4 N5rphv referred
me case IN no probaflon Doparf
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Card OF Thanks

Dr. and Mrs. II. - Shaw and Mr.
and Mrs. Willis Terry wish TO
thank their many friends for the
beautiful flowers and expressions
OF sympathy rendered on the occa-
sion of the recent passing OF their
mother the late Mrs. Fannie Dale.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Pfeiffer's Rhyming Reporter
Gets Greeting From Ace Salesman

Bob Hall internationally famous stage star known
throughout the world The Exemporaneous Chap is
being congratulated by Ben Henderson Pfeer sales
upon Halls radio program for that company
which the air every Tuesday and Thursday nights.
On this novel and entertaining program Hall Interviews
people in rhyme-usng no script no sooges lie
hearses FL erything is made UP right on The spot.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13

Don't Miss -"ALL.STAR MtSl.
GALE Presbyterian Church. Jan
sG s:IsP. Nh. T.. Cor. Jos. Cam
nan and Clinton.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13

Don't Miss "tII-STAR MtSI-
GALE" Presbyterian church. Jan.
% S;l5 =. ". y. b.. Cor. Jos. Cam.
nan aud clinton.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-01-13
Classified
FOR RrNT

FOR RENT
Room for couple; private home;
steam heat. Kitchen pri, ileges. 56sv
9th Street. near t;rnnd Bclt.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
Says Hull Trade Agreements Harm U. S. Agriculture
Labor and Business

Strong opposition developing throughout
permitting flood u goods
detrment manufacturers
Secretary Hull hackers defend the agreements
argument general will be greatly by
nations
flow of They figures of their
tenon
The controversy fact the old between
opposing tariff trade although
will policy
this
National
National
Opposing agreement
conducted Monanans the Montana chamber
In publicity release Montanans quotes
tensvey hearing
before the Means Committee Washington
Dr. Coulter represented chambers of Montana
and business groups in the Dakoa and Minnesota.
DR. Coulter testified that the Hull reciprocal trade
harmful effects the agriculture of the Northwest
former president Of the North Dakota Agricultural College
member of the United Tariff Commission
expert and one who knows Of what he speaks.
Proponents of by
the fact that u between
DR. Coulter explained But
jumped 1882 and make the
titles units exported find that farm products both and
the time imports of farm products have increased 30oo0oo
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
THINK 1T OVER
By F. r. STEVENS
THE BILL OF RIGHTS-PLUS.

Bill of Freedom OF
Religion of speech of the of petition etc Much more should
be threatening
them These liberties basic If of them thrown out
American with it.
Bill of Rights define all of liberties
constitution would weaken them
constructive
Bill Rights of the
that the Declaration of Independence and
Interchangeable Bill of
quote Federaist No 85 The preamble
popular
volumes of such aphorism commonly bills of rights
certain naienab rights that they written in detail in the Con
these rights which originate the Declaration of Independence They
liberties protected
the Constitution could alter them Therefore
Article of the Bill of Rights inserted:
the people,
flag the Declaration all its purity 1t waved
the before Constitution formed Stand
controlled
where life religion belong the Ruler
nc suffering and
death without
Dictatorship Here Freedom Although this Freedom
nationwide that
the will the enemies
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
THE WESTERN NEWS, LIBBY, MONTANA

from 1884 1899 during which the trade has been
operating
Such concessions as we do gain from nations with which trade
negotiated quickly through
of quotas licenses exchange controls biera treaties empire
with world well
markets abroad This only Coulter stated that
fighting losing fight"
Dr. Coulter revealed that farm commodities declined So
1854 1889
Imports increased 1881 These
burdened surplus farm breaking domestic
ure and dpacng farm home DR. Coulter maintained
When launched he added told that
there would be no reductions tariffs farm products and that
would general downward duties We
eyer ne sad that ~ per cent of all items reviewed in the five years
Advocates of the extension this claim that
representative said But omit those nations which
the normal pecetme production find
increased than have countries
Meanwhile have been valuable
duty binding articles the through the
favored nation generazaons forced borer
manufacturers, compete with the world
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
ounty treasurer from selling the

county treasurer from selling the
lands.
Mrs. Ramsey Crotteau was host
ess to the '06 club at her home last
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. VIM.
Christie secured the head prize and
Father O'Connor the BOBBY prize.
W. Williams, we'll known in Lib
by and the various districts in the
west, left last week for a visit to
Kansas City, where he has not been
for 20 years.
Judge Erickson was in town Mon
day and Tuesday. During his visit
he disposed of various court mat
tiers.
A number of old timers met and
went to the home of D. Goode in
West Libby last Saturday evening
and surprised that gentleman on the
occasion of his birthday.
The Bunny club and their boy
friends were invited to the home
of Miss Rhea Criderman in South
Libby last Friday evening and had
a good time playing games, cards
and dancing.
Mrs. Alex Fraser went to Spo-
kane to be whit her husband who
has been patient at the Deaconess
hospital for some time.
D. T. Mason and S. Malvin, as
sistant district foresters, were here
Monday on business in connection
with the Libby Lumber Company.
Ignac Maleja and Frank Peck,
both former subjects of Francis
Joseph of Austria, were admitted to
citizenship by Judge Erickson on
Monday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
The Most Beloved American

hundred hiy-one Monday greatest
of all product
log cabin without windows
great successfully through
destructive high place
of his fellow of
English bogaph said of him that he the
prominent part government
The nation has often read Lnos greatness president Per-
much his life boy young
Lncons father shifess his mother remarkable 1t
said of her that her hearth always swept her cabin tidy her
children clean She sered her sheep and the wool into
c one was nef o" aiol ana sehe one helpeo her nus
the field with hoe Game abounded
shot with the rifle She taught Abraham read and him
familiar with Bible At five he could and
talk better than of the of the settlement
Young Abraham had little regular schooling less than
all together but he later developed the
of the English language He be homey
He inches height His
poised His features neither handsome forbddng His
slightly Roman his mouth wdecut
Lincoln active, wrestling
pehtive sports 1t said he peaceful but utterly
No bullying of the possible
Abe around He manhood with reputation of being
very fair and square.
he young manhood study
Judge under whom he studied said him this He
was very tall gawky rough looking fellow them his pantaoons
didn't his very
bic speech" referring his first
It is said that Lincoln never did have profound knowledge Of the
law Instead studying law he preferred sit with his heels ON
table and read literature Instead of holding strictly the letter
law carry jury questions
finally elected presidency,
his Springfield
difficult than that which devoved other
of Washington
Lincoln hoped avoid inaugural speech
spoke directly
I'm hands dissatisfied countrymen mine
the momentous Of civil The Government will
while have the preserve protect
The kindly heart of this great is shown in the words
drawing
Said Lincoln With malice toward with all
bind the nations wounds him shall
the battle his widow his
which achieve and cherish and lasting
all
On April 1865 soldiers Appomaox Court House
April a. Lincoln assasnaed His death like
mid
special o Springfield
Philadelphia,
umbus Chicago Albany
held Thousands gathered
bowed funeral
literally living of
biographer beyond
ferson is admired, is
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
A Lesson in Americanism

Leader prison
four for travelling He will
therefore, difference between the things
the land of his the land he
think much beter-Russia
the chief thoughtful might we'll begin by pom
Moscow and had advocated that the change democratic
of based Granted
trial at ALL it would be political show which he would
prosecuted for his democratic beliefs be qudad within "a
hours.
The which recently
of different The with the
the defendant Communist the stuck closely proof
BroWder legayn
other words that had abused his privilege citizenship This
ground allowed
Bowders
oratorca fight his claim of being prosecuted political
the the Attorney object
real Ameanm and real justice Here what he had
BroWder
HE mockery of everything hold darthe
right OF by which the American citizen travels abroad with the
of United
birth certificates and naturalization that with
that this could Moscow the others
Our country laughing stock be made joke Of
people
of but the time this
right Of safe conduct abroad
The Communist leader will
obligations American citizenship
Il all married chance
society," where with influence
take upward ambition
ability iniaiveFrank Ganne prominent
publisher
the preserving the
Youth informed youth
does not exist in stratfied, Tegmened society
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
To Observe Montana Day
In Yellowstone Park

The second annual Montana Day
in Yellowstone park will take place
next Sunday Last year the day
was a huge success and arrange
ments are now under way by the
Gardiner Commercial Club to make
this celebration even larger.
The first part of the program be-
gins Saturday evening when park
officials will show special motion
pictures of the wild life in Yellow
stone After the pictures a Mon
tana Day dance will be staged at
Gardiner.
Sunday morning the festivities in
clude skiing, game-stalk conduct
ed by -naturalists, and
chance for visitors to go camera
hunting.
+ At noon a lunch will be served by
the Gardiner Commercial Club at
the Tower Junction mess hall.
The afternoon will be taken up
with activities similar to those of
the morning. Sixty miles Of road
have been cleared SO the winter
beauties Of Yellowstone may be fully
appreciated by all those who know
the summer scenic wonders of this
great wonderland.
1t has been announced by the
above mentioned club that the East
err Sunrise Service will again be
held this year at Mammoth Hot
Springs. A chorus of 100 voices &C
companied by an electric organ will
greet the sun on Easter morning.
March "A.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
xxxxxsuacx,cs.sssssxsxs.xss,cs
Is Years Ago

(From the files of the Western News
L. H. Faust is in receipt Of let
ter from Hon. P. N. Bernard of
Kalispell giving the assurance that
the road between Libby and Troy
will be completed by the first day
of July, 1915. The completion of
this section means that the road
will then be open from Kalispell to
Spokane, which means, in turn, that
it is open from ocean to ocean. All
the balance of the road is in fine
shape.
A fire which did much damage
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08

took place at the Leo Faust home
Sunday evening The cause has
not yet been determined but it is
thought that it was caused through
a flue
In the case of Johnson VS.. Lin
coin county the defendants were
the victors according to the de-
cision handed down by the SUI
preme court at Helena last week.
The suit was the outgrowth of an
effort on the part Of the county
treasurer to collect taxes on land
to which johnson holds prefer
entail title. While the tax is con-
sidered illegal johnson could not
object and could not restrain the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08

Don't fail to enter the Collect'Um
Quiz starting in this issue. Nine
valuable prizes offered each week!
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08

Note-The picture printed last
week was that of Bob Baker as he
appeared in former years.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
Crops In Spain

Crops In Spain
The chief crops Of Spain are
wheat, rye, barley. oats, corn, rice,
potatoes, sugar beets, olives and
grapes.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08
u .SZAR H0R S1TZZXG
~
ESfR Feast your eyes
" on the smooth flow

ing lines and contours of
this best-seIIing Chevrolet for
40, with New "Royal Clipper"
Styling. Note that it's the
longest of all owest-priced
cars, measuring 1871 inches
from front of grille to rear of
body. Yes, eye it and con-
vince yourself that IT. the "sfdr
for sfyling"--the outstanding
beauty and luxury leader
among all cars In it's price
range!
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1940-02-08

the greatest preserving American Way
Youth informed youth knows that
does exist in a stratfied Tegmented society.