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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Mt. Clemens News
Nv COLLIDE WILLIAMS
NInSnn (hAnel AWE lhnrch

Ninson Chapel AME sunday
School WAS opened al the usual
lime by Surt F. J Hubbard The
lesson was thoroughly reviewed.
Al he II am. service Rev. VIII
liams preached q very good scr-
mon lie chose for his fcNt ST
John 535. Subject, lie Was Able
to Shine Because lie Was willing
10 RIrn"
The evening service began with
the devotional service. conducted
by Rev Williams \ program was
rcndercd by the Junior choir. with
Miss Georgia Green acting as mis-
lress Of ceremonies. Everyone pres
ert enjoyed this program.
On Sunday. Nav 3. at 7.a0 pm
Miss Alice Thomas is giving
musical program IL honor Of Mrs.
Leafna Rucker. A number ~ quar-
tets Will he present. The public is
invited 10 attend.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
SAGINAW NEWS

Nv Mrs. VI. Toome,

the Adalt Thinks or Youth" Mrs.
Emma Thorne and Tom McComas
We're me leaders
The senior Ms .lonarlcs SPONSOR
cd very beautiful affair last week.
when ihev presented tho Million
Dollar Wedding Mrs Ruth Bur-
d'r. OTIS Ramsey. Nire Elizabeth
Chairman Ruben Daniels end
Claude Ware were tho p~lncip3l
characters MIS- l.. McComas and
Mrs Eula lamherf were In charge.
VII. Olive Church
"Wholet,arfcd service wa. mo
subject used Us The Rev W G.
Wilson last sunday az the morning
service.
At 800 m p large crowd lis-
tened 20 Mrs Sarah Williamson
Shields. mission worker In Afrl-
ca Her message was very inter-
eriing
Tho sunday school had many
visitors present last SUNDAY.
Among them were Supi Deacon
; W lscy and Master Horace VIII
lis.
The BTU had grand session AZ
6 y M
Those on the sick list include.
pr A. A. CLAYTON. Mrs. Jessie
townsend and Barbara Jean
Townsend
Mrs Annie walker was called 70
mississippi on account OF the death
Or her ncphew Who was among
the victims in tho Natchez traredv.
The drive FOR the basement 81
me new church. started with great
success last week The members
are responding nicely.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
SAINTS On Ypsilanti
~ MRS. EUGENIA O'BANNON

May Is. Joe Louis's mother. Mrs.
Barrow, will be the guest OF hon.
or at the Harriet street school.
May 81. the Dixie Ford Eight
will also he at the Harriet school.
On Sunday, May 26. the Rev. r.
l.. Brady, OF Second Baptist
church. Detroit. and choir. will be
guests OF the Northern group.
May IL, Feast in the Wilder
ness" will be sponsored by Mrs. M.
Robinson and Mrs. S. Meade.
Mrs. Rosa Starks was rushed 10
Byers hospital last Tuesday. Mrs.
Cornella Roderick and Dave Harris
remain about tho same. Mark Nee
ly. John Etchison and the Rev. X.
c. Brown are greatly improved.
Funeral services for George
Wright, 81, n former resident of
ypsilanti were held Wednesday,
April "a. from Second Baptist
church. Funeral eulogles were Civ
en- by the Rev. Robt. L. Brady OF
Detroit. Mr.. Wright passed away
at his home in Detroit Sunday,
April 81. following an illness Of
two years. He was horn in Della
ware Nav 16. 1875 and made his
home in Detroit for the past four
teen years. Surviving are his wife,
one stepdaughter. Grace. one hro-
Their. Cornelius. OF Chatham. Ont.
four half brothers. Ed OF Detroit,
Arthur. OF Chatham. Charles and
Robert OF Ypsilant. Also many
nieces and nephews OF Ypsilantl
and Chatham. and host OF friends.
Burial was in Denton cemetery.
Last week Mrs. Bernice Ander-
son was the charming hostess 10
the ITK's club. who were enter
tanned at the home OF Mrs. william
Simmons. OF Ann Arbor. Among
the guests OF honor were: DR.. VIM.
II. Dickson and william Mallory
OF Detroit. Delightful refreshments
were served and very pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all
The home OF Mrs. l.. y. Tanner
was very gay last Friday evening.
when she entertained the partici-
pants OF the style show which was
given April 10 at the Harriet
school. Games and radio entertain
ment was enjoyed by all. Those
present enjoying the games and
other forms OF entertainment were .
Jean X. Covington. Leonard Sharpe
Thelma Williams. John Palmer,
Jessie Holland. Doris Jean Wood
ard. Geraldine Marshall. Arthalyne
Foley and Robert Fuller.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Ecorse News
BY Milo CASTOR

The future OF Ecorse looks very
bright. Plans are being made 20
have a FIRST class used car lot
somewhere on visger road. 10 serve
Ecorse and River Rouge IN will be
operated by one OF our EcorSe boys
In addition 10 that. some OF the
men az Ecorse are planning TO set
up an Elks lodge here. with the aid
OF Lester Brown. district deputy OF
Detroit. and Tate Iampkins. mem
her OF the Heart of Detroit Lodge
MFR. Iampkins made a very impress
sive talk last Sunday evening 20
group OF delinquent Elks. among
whom your reporter was number
cd For further information. see
Ed Armour.
We regret 10 say that the Rev
VI " Palmer. formerly pastor of
the LILY OF the Valley church
which IS now First Baptist and Mt
Zion Baptist. was killed In an &C.
cident which occurred last month
In Georgia We received this In
formation through his wife.
Rodgers BODY and Mrs Rochen
Davis were surprised last SUNDAY
when they were visited hv their
brother from Detroit and Tampa
Florida.
Safety week in our city. which
ended last MONDAY found Ecorsa
AZ the bottom OF the ladder with
the smallest number ~ accidents
IN the Down River District The
drive was sponsored nv Tho Detroit
Safety Council and tho trophy won
by Eoorse. was given hv the Great
Lakes Steel Corp. and the u 8 e.
The trophy was won nv River
Rouge last wear Although num-
her OF traffic tickets were given.
Feorse still had fewcsi accidents
The Police department saws that
the Safety Drive will continue The
wear around So be careful. motor
ist'
The West Side S,ardinr commit
tee gave banquet last Saturday
night a ite headquarters They had
a full house. and everyone had a
grand time
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph clendinine
gave . surprise stork shower Tor
Mrs James Bell at their home
last SATURDAY. night Luncheon
was served and everyone prcscns
enioyed himself Mrs. Bell received
manv useful gifts
Officer Peter Johnson of ihe
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

The Rev. Mitchell Culpepper
preached at the morning service at
81. Luke AME church last Sunday.
Among the visitors were Mrs. John
son. Mrs ward. Mrs. Wigs. Miss
Scott and Mr. Randall.
Don't forget to visit the sick Of
the community.
The ACE league met at $50 pm.
The Missionary society met We'd
nesdsy. May from rs pm.
The funeral services OF the late
Mrs. Malendia Harvey were held
from Thompson Avenue BAPTIST
church Saturday. April 27 Mrs
Harvey was member OF the Mis-
sionary society for several years
The Rev l.. J. Benson oniciated
Mrs. Harvey. who resided az 1856
LaBelle street. died April % after
a lengthy Illness. She was 50 years
~ age She leaves to mourn her
loss - grandchildren. - great
grandchildren. six boys and FIVE
girls. namely the Rev J. ". Wash
ineion Of Maryland: tae Rev. Ros-
coe Harvey OF Kentucky; Frank
Harvey % Moberly. Mo: George
Harvey. Harrison Harvey. Chester
Harvey: Mrs Mary Kennedy Of
Rockllnd. H.: Mrs Frances Quick
Of Illinois: Mrs. Ressie McClaIn.
Mrs Amy Robinson. Miss Pearl
Harvey. all OF Detroit. Mrs. T. Col
man OF Chicago. granddaughter
and host OF other relatives and
friends.
Mrs. l.. Herbert Johnson. the
evangelist singer and her little
wonder pianist. will be az 81
Luke's church on May :. Come and
hear this excellent program.
Miss Frances Scott visited the
Culpeppers last Sunday.
Chatter
Harold Russell Is quite interest
cd I'm some OF the girls on the
East Side
II. j. glamour girls will give a
swell social event at 500 Erskine
street on MAY 26 from 5 until?
What IS the mater. Mary Durant?
Humphrey Wills is ready 10 sign
on the dotted line when he finds
a wife
Odell Attles SAYS he would rath-
or play music than eat tell me.
kid. where would you get Your en-
ergy?
understand that Lee Andrews
is the No on the Midway
Eye-Openers!
Mr.. and Mrs Richmond Jones OF
1920 Ford street. are the proud pa
rents OF lovely hoy
Miss Florence Mack entertained
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
PORT HURON
BY Clifford Johnson
MefrOnnlltan Baptist Church

Supt. Larrell presided over the
Sunday School Sunday. II was we'll
attended.
Al the III a. m service. the pastor
delivered a fine message. The text
used by the Rev. Mr.. Collins was
lisa. 1919. Behold. your God" The
choir sang beautifully. A number
OF visitors were present. The Rev.
Mr.. Gown read the Scriptures.
Tho Rev. l.. G. Collins and his
congregation worshipped al Pill
grim Baptist church IN Port HUI
ron ut pm. Sunday.
AZ the evening hour. the SER
mon was preached by the Rev.
Mr.. Gown.
shiloh Baptist Church
The Rev. y. II. Henderson. pas
tor ~ shiloh preached Sunday
morning 10 n large congregation.
Many visitors We're present
The Rev v y. Akens T. III IN
Port Huron hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Falkner had
AS their recent guests their brother
and sister-in-l law. OF Buffalo ~ Y.
Mrs. Lucille Matthews, 81 Romn-
lus. Mich. was house Eu~t OF
Mrs Callahan and family. Sunday
Al 3273 Glenn street.
Pilgrim Baptist
Sunday morning, Pastor J. G..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
GMen F all To Probe Bombing
NAACP Flaws
Officials In
Holland Case
Explosion Occurs
In Absence OF
Teacher-Owner

WASHINGTON, DC.-FBI offic-
ials have made no move TO inves-
tigate the outrage against Mrs. Ed
ma Holland. local high school teach
or. whose home. 1924 Harvard
street. northwest. was bombed by
hoodlums on Friday. April 10.
Mrs. Holland herself escaped ,e-
rious Injuries only because she
stopped to attend recital before
returning from school TO her home
which is located In q so-called ex-
elusive white nelghborhood
The explosion shattered all the
front windows in the house. tearing
window frames from their moor
ings, unhinged doors. and tore
large hole in the six-inch cement
porch. Windows in nearby homes
also were broken.
Robert Ming. a member OF the
local legal stan OF the NAACP,
said that the bombing. was un-
.doubtedlv designed to terrorize
Mrs. Holland in an effort TO make
her quit her home. which is located
in section where whites have
made use OF restrictive cove
nant' arrangement among them
selves to keep Negroes from buy
ing homes in this area.
Mr.. Ming and Dean William H.
Hastic. OF the Howard university
law school. who Is chairman OF
the NAACP's national legal com
miitce. conferred Thursday. April
Is, with Major Ernest Brown. chief
OF the DC. police in an effort TO
push a local police investigation
The NAACP telegram. which
was addressed 10 O. John Rogge.
assistant United States Attorney
General In charge OF the Justice
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Kalamazoo News
nv Julius &. Baker
l1Lnl1Ml1lNU ElllflNInnE

Mr. and Mrs Wesley Manuel re-
emily gave a dancing party at
Masonic hall. which was attended
ny more than one hundred guests
rom Battle Creek. Three Rivers
and Kalamazoo. The latest fashions
we're much in evidence and all
present had an enjoyable time. Ex-
Ullent music was furnished by
Emenon Mitchell's orchestra, with
Mss Harriet Earl as sololst.
Rev and Mrs, Jesse Caldwell
M last Tuesday for Gary, Indiana
10 attend the interstate ministers
meeting Of the Church Of God. The
sessions were held in Gary on
Way ] and > Friday. they will 60
70 Chicago 10 visit Mrs. Cald-
rtlls mother Mrs. Mildred Davis,
md they will return 70 Kalamazoo
Sunday.
The tea and STYLE show, spon-
'or'd by the Mothers club recent
y At the home OF Mrs. Donald
Simns, was great success. The
members wish 10 thank all who at
tended.
ar and Mrs. Jesse CRANE and
mmlly spent last Sunday visiting
ne Rev. Chester Grain and family
lr ldlewild. Mich.
Mrs. George Adams, who has
%'n IN Houston. Texas. because OF
us recent death OF her mother,
WI leave there on May IL enroute
70 orange, Texas where she will
'st Mrs. Celeste Thomas. She will
" MIS- Thomas guest for a week.
Nv s,'er which Mrs. Adams will go to
New orleans. LA. TO visit Mrs. En-
ma fenredon. She will leave on the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

return trip TO Kalamazoo. May %.
Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Pennedon
are sisters OF Mrs. Adams husband.
The quarterly conference of the
AME church has hccn changed
from May to May II, because OF
the converting OF the Generel AME
conference in Detroit. The Rev. ID.
A. Blake. presiding elder. will
preach and hold conference in
the afternoon. in order that he
may return TO the General con-
ference in the Motor City. The Sem
Tor choir will participate in the
statewide choral singing at the
conference in Detroit.
The Rev. Jesse I. Caldwell
preached last Sunday afternoon at
the Methodist church in Three
Rivers. Mich. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Cordelia
Baker.
Sports
Horace Happy Coleman. speed
ster from Hamtramck. who IL a
freshman at Western state Teach
ers college. ran first in lOO-yard
dash and los also first in the two
hundred twenty yard dash in 23S.
and he also ran on the winning re-
lay team against Grand Rapids
Junior college. Coleman likewise
had fine track record, while a
student at lIamtramck. Russell
Peck. OF Muskegon, freshman,
ran second in the 440-yeard and
was also on the relay team.
Roy wane Powell and J. Carl
Baker were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Smith. OF Battle Creek. last
Sunday evening.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Windsor, Ont.
nv ARyTia CHASE

Miss Sarah +. Hughes was found
dead in her home. 447 Elliott street,
April 26 Funeral services wore
held from the AME church on April
20. She was horn In Amherstbnrg.
Ont. and was 20 years OF age.
Miss Hughes Is survived nv ono
niece. Mrs. jenkins ~ Kansas
City and one nephew. Mr.. Robert
son OF Cleveland. Ohio. The Rev.
Mr.. Perry preached the funeral
services.
Arthur Morton OF North Buxton
visited his daughter and friends In
Windsor last week.
Fred Johnson Donald Walls.
Chester Taylor. Yep Johnston. and
Miss Marcella Matthews ~ Harrow.
visited friends in Windsor last sun
day.
John Thompson Of McDongal is
confined 10 his bed AZ home.
First Baptist Church
The Rev. G. l.. Wells preached
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
HIGHLAND PARK NEWS
Ry HAZEL CTLPFPPTR

the Penguins last Friday. Those
who enjoyed themselves were:
Frank Baldwin. June and Evelyn
Baldwin. Mary Lucy Roy. Edyth
Bailey. H. H. Dean. Chris Harri-
son, Teliord watkins. I'd Watkins
Ruth Lee. Nadine Lannon's. Lucille
Capps Jean Holmes. Resale Ter
reil, Alvin Allan. Edith Hatton. FL
lis Bonner. Harry Taylor, Agnes
walker Buddy Walker. Mildred
Watkins Robert Hamilton. James
Avery Ned Pearson. Thclna La
mons. PHYLLIS Prcntiss and wini-
fred lIollowcll
Send news 10 1870 IADe!lc
NlILat
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

Departments civil liberties divi-
sion. was signed by Walter White,
executive secretary OF the NAACP.
The text:
National office OF National AS
ISOLATION for Advancement OF Col
ored People urges investigation by
Department OF Justice OF bombing
OF home OF Mrs. Edna Holland at
1924 Harvard street. District OF
Columbia. Decisive action in bring
Ing criminals TO justice will act
as deterrent or similar outrages .
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
~ .tiendance greeted the

BY MI .,,cndance greeted the
A h,ss s Rev. II. @. simmons, at
pastor ,o ,1I service at Brown
y s.o s'' AME church last r,s sunans,
!,'' meme was "The CHRISTIAN D.. .
!, , and Throne OF Grace" 49,,
bs' meeting. Mrs. Grace Array
hc'Io ASCENSION on THE Duties
k'd lns leaders" followed by the
q Vls IAN Of Duties OF Steward
t''eu s,a.ardesses and Their Rela-
ird ~ ,hs BOARD" Frank Williams
u' y. y Mrs Bessie starks led the
t,eu' ,,Sv 10. the Palm Leaf club
un %r, a special program
y, '. ne church rally.
10 !, < second Baptist church. the
" csrther Robertson brought a
M' ,nsnIrIng morning message TO
Wv sn,eciaiiye audience. His text
i' w. .s.u from John 9;23. The
w ~ c. Brown was able to be
ont again. i, ... =, .ho
., 'a held a most enthusiastic
MAJ" ,~.,se,Ing last Sunday afternoon
w second Baptist church. with
~. Alma Strong presiding. The
H ~, remarks were made by
W., Gertrude Campbell and Or.
Perry. Brown Chapel Junior
~, furnished the music. Mr.. Har-
:. ana Leonard Troutman deliver
:. ,,rv fine talks on the work OF
-. council The Senior groups
~, meet Nav 4 End 3 in Ypsilanti
:, heir quarterly state conference.
|. Iocsl branch Of the council was
sS,v,rIred with Thomas Dennis as
,,s.Idsnt and Miss Beatrice Rob-
,ror, secretary.
Churrh Of God In Christ
n, sunday school was largely
attended The yPww state meet
M convened in Detroit April 30
30
n, sewing circle will meet at
IN, home Of Mrs. Ihcinda Davis,
on First avenue.
Mrs. Lille Anderson was called
10 Albion April %, 10 attend the
tneral Of her cousin, George VIII
lsms Jr
Mr. and Mrs. James Ward left
icr Toledo. O. last Thursday TO
attend the funeral OF Mr.. Wards
rrsr-in-law. Mrs. Arthur Ward.
On NAY 10 at the Harriet school.
4 nock wedding will be presented.
N connection with the bazaar.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

Collins preached on the text BE
hold. stand AT The Door" At 8
p. m. the Rev. Mr. Collins. ac-
companied BY his choir and mem
bers preached from Amos 412.
subject. Prepare TO meet thy God"
The pastor also delivered a brief
talk In the evening.
Members regret the absence Of
Miss Matte Marshall. church clerk
Prayer was offered for the Rev.
Mr.. Echols. who Is confined In the
hospital at Port Huron. All wish
him speedy recovery.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

inc Jolly Bunch Social club en-
~IAnh a breakfast last Sat
s S.usy morning at the home OF Mrs.
'.lls Glover, 1917 Isabelle street.
Mr' Henry wiedutees OF Dear
, .nn' gave very interesting I ok
.nsw Of Gone With the wind"
. smllhs chapel, under the spon-
Sunlp OF the Willing Workers
s pud. Mrs. r. 8. Perry IA thu ef-
n''ni president
me service at Smiths chapel
D.. D. quite enjoyable last Sunday.
wv ~, Mr Evans spoke on the sub
~ ~. I'll Take the Mountain" The
~. choir furnished the excel
4, ~ music Mrs. OphelIa Jones was
N,v we piano. During the north OF
sm,n., services Will be held at
chapel at 8 am. in order
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04
Tabernacle Baptist

Carter OF YpsI. called at the
Bryant home to help him celebrate
ON last THURSDAY, Mrs Jenny
Oder ~ Canada was visitor ~
the home OF Mr. and Mrs George
Bryant.
Mrs Alice Bryant was very
pleasantly surprised last Friday
evening when number Of her
friends gathered to celebrate her
birthday
Mrs. Nancy Alexander although
slightly improved. remains on the
sick list Also Mrs. Glen Ford.
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zion baptist nurcH
The SUNDAY school OF Zion Bap-
list church had many visitors with
ihom last SUNDAY morning Mrs
Sarah Williamson Shields a mis-.
sionary worker from Africa. was
The guest speaker Mrs Matthew
Toomey introduced tho speaker.
~ II NJ the Rev " Toomov.
delivered the message 10 a full
house one addition wac made to
the church
Al p. m The sunday school had
? rally ard tho speaker the Rov.
Mr. Scott preached on Fear"
The BTU held a very Inspiring
meeting They are making plans
for large rally to be held in the
near future
At s p m the Jubilee chorus OF
the Christian center presented
program Mrs. Sarah Williamson
Shields was the speaker. An offer
ing was taken Tor the mission work
in Africa. The Missionary and the
SUNDAY school also made contri-
buttons
Tabernacle Baptist
The Rev + G. Jones. pastor ~
Tabernacle Bapti~i church. preach
ed last SUNDAY from Acts IL a6.
~ 5 y. m the Rev Mr. Jones
preached from Jonah l:G. arise
sleeper. call upon Thy God
Bethel Church
"The Two Yokes" was the sub
jet used by the Rev J A. Dean nj
the morning service last SUNDAY M
Rethel church Music was render
ed BY tho Junior choir and the
also ushered There were
many visitors present
An interesting discussion was
held In the evening Subject. "Hhat
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-05-04

sunday mornIns. rasIor J. c.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
District FSA Officials
Open Meet In Lumberton

A two day district meeting of the
administrative personnel of the Farm
Security administration in South
eastern North Carolina opened at
9 o'clock yesterday morning at the
new armory building in Lumberton.
n sessions were to be featured
by discussions by representatives of
the state and regional offices of
the FSA on the legal and social
problems involved in promotion of
farm tenant purchase programs.
William M CHM, supervisor OF
the rural rehabilitation division, and
Miss Mildred Mcdonald supervisor
OF the home management section,
for the FSA in Brunswick and New
Hanover counties, are in attendance.
The following members of tenant
purchase advisory committees in the
Wilmington section also planned to
attend: New Hanover county, Maui
tice S. Emmart, Lewis A. Covil, and
Alex Janicki; and Brunswick county,
William C. Gore, A. Preston Henry,
and Dennis R. Hewett.
Farm tenant purchase programs
feature procedure in the granting
of loans by the federal government
to low income but industrious ten
ant farmers and s~harecroppers for
the purchase of land.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
Beach Road Work Set
For End Of Season

Work of paving a road or street
down the right of way formerly
owned by the Tide Water Power
company at Wrightsville Beach will
be begun sometime after the close
of the beach season." Dan J. Herrin
mayor of the resort town, said yes
terday.
The work, ne said, will be done
by the town itself, without aid from
the WPA or any governmental agen-
cy.
The work, he said, will consist OF
moving the boardwalk to the west.
ern side of the right of way AMI
building the road to the east of the
boardwalk. Traffic, he said, will be
southbound only on the one-way
drive which will be used primarily
he said, to give people with cottages
on the ocea side of the island &C.
cess to their cottages by automo.
bile.
1t is not anticipated, he said, that
the new street or road will be used
as a thoroughfare.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-08-28
TWO MEN INJURED
IN AUTO COLLISION
Edwin Blake And Jim. Wat
kins Hurt In Crash At Third
And Baden Streets

Two men, n white and one color
ed, were slightly injured last night
about $40 o'clock when an automo-
bile and a pickup truck collided at
the corner of Third and Baden
streets.
Edwin Blake, white, of near Bur.
gaW, and Jim Watkins, colored,. of
Maple Hill, received minor cuts and
bruises. They were treated at a local
hospital and released.
The accident occurred when a
cord sedan, being driven north on
Third street by Woodbury. Benton
of Leland, was struck by a truck
making a left turn into Blader
street. The truck, in which Blake
and Watkins were passengers, was
driven by Joe Chadwick, of Burgaw
Both cars were considerably dam
aged.
The drivers denied they were go.
ing over 20 miles per hour.
Chadwick was arrested on ;
charge of reckless operation of ar
automobile with damage to property