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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Underwriters Association Starts
Annual National Essay Cont est

The National Negro Insurance
association launched their second
annual nationwide essay contest,
beginning March and ending
April so.
Inspired by the success of last
year, this organization which IS
composed OF Negro Life insurance
companies all over the country Is
giving more than one thousand
dollars In cash awards 10 junior
and senior high school students.
l.. c. Blount. past president Of
the National Negro Insurance as
ISOLATION and chairman OF the
Essay committee In Detroit an
nounces that In addition 10 the
hundreds of dollars offered In ma
tional competition. three cash
awards will be given by local com
panies. totaling over twenty-five
dollars.
All state essays will be Judged
hy committees created by member
companies OF the National Negro
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
WPA Enters
-Four Exhibits
In Exposition
Workers Are
Now Preparing
Exhibits

The Work Projects Administra-
ton has accepted. through its ma
tional office. the invitation TO par
ticlpate in the Severty-Five Years
OF Negro Progress Exposition the
Rev. George w. Baber. general
chairman. announced Saturday
Several large displays will be
sent for the huge educational exhi-
bit. which Is 10 be one OF the most
important in the Negro World 5
Fair.
In the space allotted for Z. 5.
Government displays four wPA ex-
hibits. eight feet long aud over
seven feet high. Will he set up.
These will he OF general interest
and will deal with the WPA In re-
lation TO relief, maintenance OF
skills. national wealth, and COM
munity service. Two health exhi-
bits. books and pamphlets prepar-
ed by the Writer'S Project and OF
special interest TO Negroes will al
so be displayed.
Government films dealing with
questions OF Negro health and en-
ployment. T. b., Negro farmers,
and NYA vocational training pro-
jects have been made available 10
the Exposition.
A splendid complement 10 cxhi-
bits sent from the national office
will he the work OF the local Fed
eral Artists Project. Skilled crafts
men and accomplished artists on
this Project, are at present engag-
ed IN making the statues. pictures.
and busts OF historical personages
10 be honored in the Fairs Negro
Hall OF fame. Dioramas depicting
outstanding events in Negro His
tory are also being made by the
Project.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Author To.
Speak Here
Sunday Night
At Plymouth

The Winter Lecture Series Com
mittee OF Plymouth Congregations
al church Is cooperating with the
Board OF Education. the Michigan
Regional Conference OF Social
Work and other organizations In
bringing Dr. Edward g. Lindeman
to Detroit in a series OF lectures
OF March s. 2. 10. The first TWO
lectures will be held at the Detroit
Institute OF Arts and the third Will
be held at Plymouth church.
Dr. IiEdeman. one OF the out
standing thinkers OF America, is
lecturing at Northwestern univer-
sity this winter. He Is also a pro-
fessor OF social philosophy at New
York university. Or. Lindeman has
written several books which are
used as texts IN the New York
School OF Social Work and has
lectured extensively on subjects of
current social interest. Sunday.
March 10 at $500 p. m. Or. Lirde-
man will speak at Plymouth
church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Contracts Approved
For Douglas Homes
Addition To Project

Two contracts between the De-
troit Housing Commission and the
United States Housing Authority
were tentatively approved by the
Common Council Wednesday. The
contracts relate to the financing
OF the Edward j. Jefferles Homes
and the Frederick Douglass Apart
ments Projects.
The contract requires that the
cost OF construction be not more
than $4,000 per dwelling unit or
$3.50 per room The Government
agrees TO subscribe for s9,975.OOO
worth OF bonds 10 be issued TO fin
ance the projects.
The Douglass Apartment Is an
addition TO the Brewster Housing
Project and will cost approximate
" $2.946. 900. The Jefferies Homes
site is on the west side, Grand
River and Fourth.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

thony Overton. Robert r. Jackson.
Oscar DePriest, Ernest Kroutgen,
Earl b. Dickerson. Richard Jones.
Dan Gaines, Benjamin Grant and
Edgar Brown were among the
honorary pallbearers.
The $4,000 steel casket was sur
rounded by profusion of floral
offerings which transformed the
altar into veritable flower gar
den and spread to the farthcst
corners Of the church. Notable
among these offerings were: the
empty chair. composed OF lilies
and red roses. sent by the Jones
brothers, socthside merchants; the
widows heart Of carnations and
purple orchids; a bleeding cross,
from nephew John Sengstacke; and
broken wheel Of pink and white
carnations given by the Royal
Coterie of Snakes, prominent Chi
cago club.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Found Innocent Of
Charge When Proved
He Was Intoxicated

Paul colquItt, 30 OF se5 Brady.
was found not guilty by Record
crs Judge Arthur +. Gordon Wed
nesday on charge OF attempted
breaking and entering.
Colaultt was accused by Frank
Reddlck. IS, Of $40 Brady. who
said ColQultt hau struck his head
IN the Reddlck window on the eve
ming Of Feb. 1. Reddlck smacked
colauitt on the forehead with a
hstchet. and Detective Earl Moore
and Alfred Perry. OF Hunt station.
traced the blood TO ColquItt's home.
Attorney Samuel Welee argued
thrt Colquitt was drunk and pro-
duce6 hospital records TO support
his contention.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
D. Mcneil And Joseph E. Jones
Pontiac Councilmanic Nominees

''NllAC-Dr. n. n. Mcneil and
|'''pa y Jones we're nominated
II city commissioners at the prim-
|'' held Monday. DR.. McxeIl and
u'' Won The nominations in the
~" district.
A. y Mcneil received a total OF
IN '0'es' and Jones collected 27S.
!. : We're three other candidates
n the race.
M sae commissioner from each OF
A., Yen districts will be elected
t., commissioners In Pontiac Of
,oa. IN a similar capacity TO
'men In Detroit
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
'Nolle Prosequi Case
Against Caruso When
He Returns The Cash

The case against Arthui Cai-
use, accused OF obtaining money
under false pretense. was nolie
prosequl on petition OF the pros
ecutor's office. last week.
Caruso had been accused OF
charging Deward Peruell. 6IlO
join r.. $3.50 10. a letter TO an
automobile plant. When Pernell
was unable to obtain a job, he ask
ed for a warrant.
Attorney Harold y. Bledsoe, VINO
represented Caruso, told Record
ers Judge Donald Van nile MS
client would return the money.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

Insurance association. operating
ia the state In which statewide
elimination contests viii be con-
Quoted State winners viii be en-
tered in rational competition.
an sistc winners viii be an-
nouuccd and prizes awarded inn
mcdiately following the National
convention. National prizes will be
announced az the twentieth annual
convention OF the Association
which will be held In Baltimore.
Md. June 25. 20 IS.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
NJ ur d e Suspect Is
Caught By Officers

shelby Brooks. So. OF 2205 81.
Antoine. was arrested by Detec-
tive Lieut.. Wallace Williams and
Detective Robert Mitchell, OF the
Special Investigation Squad, and
r ,tective John TAYLOR. last Thurs
day on a murder charge.
Brooks. accused OF shooting
Theodore Weaver TO death Feb. ~,
was arrested by the officers on
Mitchell. between Jerome and New
ada
Detective Lieut. Earl Anderson
and Detective Maurice Fullerton.
Of The Homicide Squad, said a war
rant would be asked for Brooks
Thursday.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

Eulogies for the powerful per-
snsliy Of the editor. whose dream
l,uied the Defender from a small
|hset for which he was printer.
|ubisher. editor and newsboy to a
irrous pane with nearly a quar-
In million circulation throughout
n, land. were climaxed with a
Hung ard Impressive tribute by
dvard J Kelley. mayor Of Chi
s.a Mayor Kelly praised the
rnilliy and great racial love
H. Abbott had for his people. He
|ni;
Mayor Speaks
As I'd Kelly today, | want to
~ ! am honored to have a last
Nv for my personal and dear
Friend, Robert $. Abbott. He was
graf American citizen, one whom
ksope Of the entire world might
bic lessons from. | was first
paired by his very real love and
sneeIn for his people. May his
Ppidi live on ia the hearts Of those
hhose rights he championed."
Lucus Harper, managing editor
y the Defender. who worked with
Ht Abbott since the papers in
Fancy, told Of the early beginnings
Fnd struggles endured by his chief.
Enduatng from Hampton. Mr..
ADooit came TO Chicago where he
pegsn his paper amidst the jeers
p fellow citizens. he said. From
|hHe struggles he emerged vic
|Ofiols though battle-scarred, con-
Finued Mr. Harper. and ever con-
''rded Tor social justice. political
flghls and quality for his race.
lhs exploded the theory that
Negroes will not support a Negro
'Sned institution. Nj. Harper con-
,luded.
Viners paying tribute to Mr..
'sOoil we're James B. Gashin, pro-
nnenI attorney. Patrick B. Pres
iaa' candidate for congress; DR..
.arle' ). Thompson; The Rev.
Fi'''on Bradley, dynamic white
nInlsler; Mrs. Frances Smith +,
Northern District Federation Of
.oofed Women; Albert Windlass.
hartman Of the Bahai movement
, chicago Of which Mr.. Abbott
!" member; and Kappa Alpha
y, y maternity, represented by w.
'Ah stewart and Theopilus Mann.
Rev. Carey breaches
Inc brief sermon Of the Rev.
''nloald Iarey, whose father, the
" BISHOP Carey, was for many
u ,ss a friend and ncighbor of Mr..
''0ou' httingly finished the inn
''Sslse ceremonies describing the
'e editor as "a nan sent from
~ 70 show the world what to do
a Y, handlcaps." lie said:
Born underprivileged. reared IN
s'e''y with prejudice for his
'.y companion. Robert S. Abbott
'''ually lifted himself by his boot
.sps 10 overcome more master
ny man any man of his genera
y The handicaps Of life"
VuotIng Rudyard Kipling's "If."
.u'hiul Rev. Carey compared the
y YIN TO history Of Abbot's life,
I praised the life which was
so |. IN working for equality Of
:. Negro race.
% besides Mayor Kelly, George w.
Inur' Arthur w. Mitchell, An
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Rites Held For
Robert Abbott

CHICAGO by Hazel L. Griggs for ANP)In church filed with
every walk Of life funeral services held
ke Abbott Chicago journalist who for years guided
Of the worlds best Negro the Chicago Defender
church would have been large enough hold
Mn sought Relatives chose churccs he loved
best Metropolitan Community church in the heart Chcagos
ud II was packed to capacity and crowds hrongcd the
outsde
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Pullman Club Fined

The Pullman Walters Athletic
club. 1905 Eighteenth. was fined
$50 and the supension OF license
for Is days. when the officials APP
peared before the State LIQUOR
Commission on a charge of stay
ing open after hours.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

the Wesley Guild. and the topic
assigned TO Dr. McClendon was
Racial Discrimination"
Suggestions Made
The suggestions offered by Dr..
McClcndon, after presenting many
cases Of racial discrimination which
had been drawn from the NAACP
files, were:
/. More favorable propaganda
in newspapers regarding the ac-
complishmcnts Of Negroes. rather
than so much unfavorable propa-
ganda.
.. Closer cooperation among ra-
cial groups.
3. A more liberal policy Of en-
ploymcnt Of Negroes in the fac
tories and other industries
4. A greater amount Of tolcr-
ance on the paes Of other races.
In his discussion Of the various
types of racial discrimination. Dr..
McClendon presented cases regard
ing racial bias in the Hole Offices
in Detroit and the Detroit Police
Department. pointing out that
there are no Negro inspectors,
lieutenants. or sergeants in the
uniform ranks Of the department.
He also pointed out the differ
entails in rents paid by colored
and white tenants, the higher price
colored have to pay for homes. and
the difficulty Negroes meet in OBJ
tanning mortgages from banks in
Detroit.
The discrimination in theatres,
restaurants and hotels were also
pointed out by DR.. McClendon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Thug Admits
Woman
Over Purse
Three Aid
Police In
Mans Arrest

Joseph Williams. So. OF 5l07
Brush. who confessed To the fatal
stabbing OF Gertrude Miller, I'll
year-old white girl. late Monday
nj ht. was to be arrained in Re-
corder's Court Friday on a first
degree murder charge.
Williams. who came to Detroit IL
years ago from New Orleans. was
arrested less than five hours aft
er he had stabbed the woman 70
death after snatching her purse.
The arrest was made by Detective
Lieut. George BraLton and Detec-
tive Edward Wurm. OF the Homi-
eide Squad. Detective Sergts. Stan
ley Pydykx and Earl Foor. OF the
Holdup Squad. and Detective
George LeMasters.
Accurate Description
Credit for the arrest OF Williams
can be given TO the accurate de-
scription given OF him by man
who saw him fleeing from the
scene OF the murder, and Williams
landlady and a woman lodger
where the accused man lived.
Dewitt Pierce. $3.50 Brush. heard
the screams OF Miss Miller and
10 ked out his windew on 10 Brush
and saw the assaulter turning into
an alley Pierce was able to give
police an accurate description Of
the assailant.
Women Suspicious
Mrs. Novella Ward. owner Of the
rooming house at 5i07 Brush. and
Mrs. Ola Collins. a lodger in the
house. became suspicious OF VIII
liams actions after he returned
home Monday night.
Their suspicion were increased
when williams told them a fantas-
tic story about finding a woman's
purse outside the douse. The char
red remains II the purse were
found in the furnace by Detectives
Joseph Wolff and Edward Turner,
OF the Homicide Squad. after Will
liams' arrest. A mirror found on
dresser In Williams room was
identified as belonging to Miss Mil
Ter.
Questioned by Inspector John
q. Whitman. Detective Lieut.. Earl
Anderson. and Detective Maurice
Fullerton. OF the Homicide Squad,
and Detective Lieut.. Wallace Will
liams. OF the Special Investigation
Squad,' Williams confessed the
crime after almost IL hours OF grill
ling.
Williams told Inspector Whit
man tina, Miss Miller had fallen on
knife he had in his left hand.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Police Raped
F or Partiality

FLYING the police department for alleged partalIty,
demanding the removed Of the principal o Northwestern
High School and requesting investigation OF the recent
racial disturbance, the Illuminating highights Of
meeting held saturday evening i'm st Cyprian Epis
copal church Milford and TNenty-Eighth.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

if- meeting mad oeen calied as
l'leet fesat 10 ihe facia clashes
+ Northwestern last Monday ard
Inesday and sporadic oathars's
Aar.ne he following days
Wholesale Arrests Hit
Members 70 fDe police Depart
men' we're sctefclv trincized for
'he wholesale afresis 81 colornd al
faoush y Was Indicated hy comps-
tent Witnesses that me coiored
student, we're mn the asgressors
r ne Traces
p J RAf principal ~ North
western was accused ~ having a
knowledge Of tho brewing trouble.
hy persons WAo declared ae had
been warned on numerous oc-
Dasion~ ,ir R'wf aad big admins
isifaii1n we're severely criticized
for alleged racial discrimination.
snd WIS chavea 'hai hl- sia'e-
ment ~ the daily press IN Nhicn
he said the fight was started by
ou ders was rank hvprocric, end
y ed.csted upon an attempt 70 MIS-
lead 'he public
Warned Of Trouble
The Rev Malcolm G Dadc vicar
~ 81 cypfims Episcopal church.
said that en- ihs morning Of he
disturbance be bad warned Mr..
Rivt O. threatening racial tur-
moil bur the principal had given
his warming little heed The clergy
man also accused some ~ he
teachers ~ negligence in NOT fore
>rcirs he trouble
The Rev Horace a White pas
cor ~ Plymouth congregational
church Dc AIRED that an economic
issue hai become enianslcd IN he
siWnon accusing real estate doal-
crs ~ attempting Is Illustrate fur-
iher invasion hy colotcd residents
in 'he d'stci nor;N Of fireman
and that Tho White students ~
Northwestern were expressing The
same viewpoint
Arthur Randall SIR attributed
the trouble 70 me lack 4 an orean-
iyed parental group 90 guide he
students through the difficulties
lie like The rev Nr White urged
ihe uppoin'ment 20 colnred teach-
e' 10 the staff AZ Northwestern a.
solution 70 fhc problem
Ask Teachers Removal
IN addition 10 requesting no
disnss ~ R,ii a. principal
those attending Included ia The
resolution The request for the ra-
nioval ~ four teachers including
the gymnasium and music teachers
In resolution adopted by The
meeting. the Common Council WAS
requested TO make through in-
,estigation % alleged crowded con-
diiions at the school, and this re-
port submitted TO the Mayor A.
recommendation for an expansion
appropriation was also included in
Continued on Page &c. g..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Four Ways To
Wipe Out Bias

-Four for the improvement OF racial relationship
by Dr. As j. McCendon president OF the Detroit branch Of
the s.ACP sond table discussion First Methodist church
viii at Ann rboi, Sunday March 3.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09
Schuyler To
Speak AT YMCA
Sunday
Preparations
For Dinner
Under Way

George 5. Schuyler. Dusincss
manager Of the Crisis magazine.
will speak at ST. Antoine YMCA.
Sunday. March 10. Nj. schuyler.
a noted co.amnist. author ana
world traveller, viii speak On
Negro job Future
This will mark the second phase
Of the hftecnth anniversary ccle-
bration Of St. Antoine which be.
San last sunday with Elsar A.
Guest. widely celebrated poet and
humorist'
The following Sunday. March II.
the y Forum viii prcscn, the Pro.
Musica Dramatque Society. under
the direction Of ~ hartsheld Hol-
loway. The ST. Antoine badminton
team will meet the Wabash Avenue
i. Chicago. team. Saturday. March
l6.
The special Holy Week Easter
emphasis will begin "Wednesday
March 20 at which time the y
Coed club will be in charge Of
the services.
The Howard Thurman club viii
present the Rev. Howard Thurman.
dean Of chapel al Howard univcr-
sity. Good Friday. March % His
subject will be THE Meaning Of
Hope The Rev. Mr.. Howard will
close his services Sunday with a
sermon on "Thc Quest for Peace =
Music viii be supplied ny Fond
Dixie Eight.
The boys department will pre-.
sent its third annual anplanc and
hobbycraft exhibit from March -
to GO Included in the display Viii
be more than 30 model planes.
woodcraft and photocraft
The series Of programs will end
with the annual membership dinner
promoted by the Y Membership
committee. Or. James J. McClen-
don, chairman of the committee.
announced this week that the pro-
gram for the dinner will be more
elaborate than at am time in pre-
vious years.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

The discussion was sponsorcd by
the Wesley Guild. and the topic
assigned 10 Dr. McClendon was
"RaciaI Determination
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

1'h- meeting had been csl.ed as a
3leet result u the facia clashes
+ Northwestern last Monday ard
inesday and Horaaic olthars's
4ar.ne he following days
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

Arthur Randall Sr attributed
the trouble 20 the lack ( an oreau-
iyed parental group 90 guide he
students through the difficulties
lie like The Rev. Nr White urged
the uppan'ment 20 colnred teach
er 10 the staff AZ Northwestern ~
a -ofnff.r - fho ue,hfcr,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-09

If the papers and keys are re-
turned. no questions will be asked.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-15
O'Crowley's Cleaners
Conveniently Located

1--WE have often been told what a
convenient location we have here
at 9th and Princess Streets" sale
Mr.. F. P. O'Crowley, owner-man.
ager of the O'Crowley's Cleaners
1--WE are just about in the center
of town and in a place where traf-
fc congestion is nil. In the front
and on the side of our plant is park
ing space for more than a dozen
cars.
Regardless of where you live
our plant is never more than a few
blocks out of your way, whether
you're on your way to work in the
morning or going downtown to
shop. You'll find it convenient and
certainly worthwhile to bring your
clothes to our plant and save park
ing troubles, and 20 per cent or
more on your cleaning bills by TAX
ing advantage of our cash and
carry plan.
Another thing we're proud of is
our curb service" he continued.
1T isn't ever necessary for you to
get out of your a when bringing
us your work. Our. courteous curb
attendants are at your service nc
matter whether the sun is shining
or it's raining.
ITO better serve VI patrons we
offer no parking WORRIES Savings
of at least 20 per cent and curb
service.
''In addition to the service we
give our customers on the outside
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-15
General Dual 10 Tire
Defies Treatments Of
Gargantua, The Great

Gargantua, the Great" who is
reputed to have the strength of q
men, spends a lot of time brooding
in his $40, 900 aforementioned cage,
trying to devise some way of get
ting the best of a modern automo-
bile tire.
"G%argantua" isn't used to having
anything within his reach that he
can't choke or strangle or tear to
pieces with his tremendous paws.
He is one of about twelve gorillas
in captivity and, by all odds, the
most vicious and murderous of the
lot.
From early infancy, Gargantua
has shown a fondness for amusing
himself by playing with, and max
ing tests of his ever increasing
strength, with rubber tires" says
his owner, Henry Ringing North,
who values "Gargantua" at a mil
lion dollars as part of his Ringing
Brothers-Barnum & Bailey circus
which opened the 1910 season at
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-07-15
Switzerland Named
Summer Manager OF
Fergus Fish Market

Announcement was made l a S t
week by Eldridge Fergus Seafood
Market, of the appointment of j..
H. Switzerland as manager of this
modern fish market for the re-
mainder of the Summer months.
Mr.. Fergus has transferred his
personal management to his in
terests on Carolina Beach, but with
the promise to be back in the city
this Fall to continue serving his
many friends and customers with
high quality seafood products.
Mr.. Switzerland is no newcomer
TO the seafood catering business.
For the past IS to 20 years he has
been actively engaged in business
in the city, and before that was
connected with the seafood indus
try in various capacities.
A resident of near SCOTS Hill and
a seasoned fisherman, Mr.. South
erland will be remembered by hum
dreds of old friends and former Gus
toners. He is thoroughly familiar
with all kinds of seafoods, how to
prepare and cook it and is ready
and willing at all times to help
anyone with suggested ways of pre-
preparing tasty fish dishes.
AS in the past, the Eldridge Fer
gus Seafood Market will continue
to handle one of the largest vari-
cites of seafoods to be found in
city. Their fresh fish products are
guaranteed satisfactory. A visit to
this market, located in Market Al
ley, will show dozens of different
fish, oysters, clans, shrimp and
other fish products displayed in
clean and attractive troughs and
cases.
At most reasonable prices Fer
gus fish may be bought as whole
fish, halves, scaled and cleaned,
fillets and most any other way
fish eaters like to purchase their
favorite kinds.
For the fisherman this market
is making a speciality of preparing
and selling quality fish bait. This
bait may be purchased in any
quantity ready cut, cleaned and
packaged for ready use.
Mr.. Switzerland invites all his
old customers and t e markets
many patrons to call him at dial
phone 7756. Quick delivery at no
extra charge is promised to any
place in the city, Winter Park, Sum-
set Park, Oleander, Forest Hills,
Brookwood and ii intermediate
points. Your patronage is appre-
ciated. 2