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Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
VOLUME $, NO. 6
SEPTEMBER II, 1870
DEMOCRACY ?

"congress shall make Law respecting an estab-
1istment Of religion, or prohibiting the free
else thereofj abrtdgtng the freedom of speech
of the press; of the right of the people peaeeably
to assemble and to petition the Government for
dress of grievances" So reads article of the Bill
Of lights Of the Constitution.
It Is not known, of course, when the Washington
Police last investigated the legal of civil
rights, If they have heard Of the recent
eratre distribution, which decision penetrated
the Hague realm of Jersey city. But In view of
their recent charge up the steps of the Capitol to
protect Congress against the interference OF q
prayer meeting being held mistakenly or otherw1se
to obtain mvine guidance for Congress in the
Of CONSUMPTION, Il is apparent that tbs article OF
tion. After all, It is their sworn duty to AID in
maintaining those rights, wich by the consti tuition
are stin included &aong the individual Liberties
granted the ettisens OF this country.
Th3s EDITORIAL should IN wise be construed as
conden1ng or favortng conscription. conser1 pit
fearful as the Implications OF IT, Lack Of it,
nay be, Is Of Hinor Importance beside ths fascist
tendencies exhibited by the police in interfering
With those VINO had gathered 20 protest the b1ll's
passage. But because the oonscrt ption bill the
reason for the recent ~1nc1dent- Capitol Hill, a
fs~ uoris On eonscription related TO the inter
ference OF peacsable assembly viii be tnApropos,
mat II eonseription is necessary, tt Is only be-
cause there Is danger that the guarantee OF the
Bill OF Rights Will be infrtnged, violated or abo l.
tshed by power powers outside the tut on
al authority OF the United States. II and when this
danger becomes imminent there viii be opposite
70 the principal OF CONSUMPTION. But If these
rights are violated by the forces which paid TO
uphold then and If such violations are to be con-
doned by those in authority then the only for
consertp ton or re-arnaaent disappears. Because no
free people, which we like to think ourselves as
being, are going to give their all for the preserve
ton OF the form OF society being foisted
conquered peoples OF the old world and which the
Washington police would apparently like to foist on
the people OF the world.
If the purpose Of conscription be to protect de-
nocracy, then let not begin by destroying the
very foundations on which that democracy rests.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
DANGER kLoFT2

just in you too have been casting dubious
eye sward at the swoops and sputterngs of the To-
cal "flying sewing machines, let you that
because OF our own concern over the apparently
hazardous tions I'VE have the Civil Areo-
nautics Authority the rulings governing flying
over congested areas, and elected the following
facts. The regulations the legal altitude to be
observed by pilots when flying cities and towns
states that the minimum altitude should be 900
feet except when landing and taeoff condi
such that infrinpent of this rule is necessary.
mere Is also ruling which forbids both
stunting and the needless stalling of airplane
tors over such areas.
1t is conceivable that forced landing wi thin
Greenbelt would in all probability result In ira
g1c accident. Tom Gates, the C.A.A. inspector for
this district, has volunteered to give full COOP
Grafton In eliminating the dangers to which Green
belt residents exposed through violations of the
above regulations. It is at his suggestion that we
ask that any violations of these rules be reported
to the Cooperator, directly to Mr.. Gates, whose
phone number is Warfield 37o4. When making these
reports 1T is necessary to include tine of the
incident and the license number of the plane. The
numbers on the wings, incidentally, can not be
read from the ground when the plane is flying at
1000 feet.
We do not wish this criticism of our flying
ne1ghoors to be construed as a broadside at the
National Defense Program, do hold any grudge
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
GOOD---AND BETTER

In its Town Fair Greenbelt has ething unique.
The non-commercial basis Of the entire show has drawn
more favorable comment from visitors than could have
been anticipated. In any plans for future fairs,
this freedom from comercialism must be preserved.
second aspect Of the fair which is typical of
community life is the amount of cooperative work
which is cheerflly given by your ghbor and mine
in order that may have the most complete
possible in displaying Greenbelt's handiwork.
Last year we said the Town Fair good. This
years effort by Wallace Mabee and the fair COMM
tees has produced better fair which showed
the result of more detailed planning. The layout
and general appearance of the exhibits this year
seemed neater and little mature than before.
This annual event in Greenbelt is attracting
wider attention and better publicity than anything
else we have done. And that points to next year's
plans. We have only minor suggestions. First, that
more exhibits be encouraged by better publicity of
the exact details required for entries. met
a surpris ingly large number of toUnsfolk who ex-
pressed regret that they had not entered vegetables
or snapshots, or a batch of cookies some other
offering and who remarked that they did not know
just how to go about making entries.
Our second point is that better signs or direc-
tions should be posted to guide vi sitors exhibits
in the side rooms. Too many families only half
the fair.
third itel that should be encouraged is the use
OF simple contests in the various booths. those
used this proved popular 70 the extent of being
highnight Of the whole show.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
MeditatiOns
by
Robert Lee KinGheloe
Minister to the
1reenbe1t Comnuni ty Church

DIR. Alexis Carre1 has written article which
every individual should read and re-read. The fol-
lowing Is excerpt from the article recently ap-
pearing in the September issue of The Readers Digest.
Everything has been too easy for most of US. All
life has aspired to the conditio of English
and maximum pleasure. Amusement has been nation
al cry; "a good time' chief The perfect
life, as viewed by the average youth or adult is
round of enter airment, of motion pictures
radio programs, parties, alcoholic and sexual
excuses.
This indolent and mdi sci plined way of life has
Slapped individual Ngor, imperi1ed democratic
form of government. Our race pitiful1y needs new
supplies of discipline, morality and intelligence.
Strange say, democracies have no consists
effort to inculcate these qualities in their dtizens
Although vast social retirement schemes have been
Projected, have forgotten that these ultimately
depend for their vitality upon the individual citizen
You cannot rotten wood, says the Chinese pro-
verb. Nor you deca I'd character into the
durable mderpinrings of better
We have scientifically perfected flowers, fruits
animals, yet have neglected apply simple,
etfic principles to the full Towering of ourselves.
Vast potent aliies in tissues and brain lie dor
man, merely awaiting development through disciplined
To combat dangers from within and wi thout, the
must enormously strengthen itself. This cannot be
achieved by hug governmental expenditures, by
committees and organizations. If there is TO be any
regeneration of people, it must place the
snail laboratories Of private lives. re must
realize, wi tn all the intensity command, that
refashioning character is not only the most
satisfying and rewarding preoccupation of nan, but is
also the most important contribution make TO
society.
Find a Readers Digest and finish reading this
pertinent diagnosis of our human failings.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
Letters to Editor
MAYBE YOU'RE NOT so BAD

10 TIE EDIrRi
Upon the second careful reading Of your editorial
entitled Trsenoslt Parasites" vsntured to pernse,
Nth tncrsdnous apprehsnz on, dictionary" defind-
ton Of the words "Para1te; VINO frequents the
table OF rich nan and gains nd favor by latteryj
an animal or plant nor1shed by another TO which It
attaches itself q hanger-on."
AeeG ding to Jour definition, parasite" Is a
dreanbe1ter Who "never turns UP at the Town Council
or ctttsens' Association, etc." Therefore, 7, per-
sona11ys parasite. This IS ID fife u1t to recon
ellie With the facts that the only table frequent
Is Ey oUls and tie good Lord above Knows that
no r. oh nan; that albeit animal attached and
nouri shed TO other animals, those other animals
also attacie to me; and that though forced to
admit that an a hanger-on, legally married to
her.
other thoughts occur, namely, that HparasitesH
are quite content to supply the ball With which you
fellows play pitch and chen the fact that t-
out that ball there would be no games Then, too
drones are really good for smeth ng after all. If
you doubt this read the Chapter In LaeterGnks His
tory o. tie Bee" entitled "Te Nuptial Flight of the
Queen Bee"
But we do get kick out of life. Ask any para
81 tie you meet.
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12

against aviation whole, but selfish though it
ight seem, we must register protests against
the nuisance and danger created by of the
ton practised Greenbelt. At any rate, Of this
we are sure, that the people living in Block viii
be deeply gratified when their telephone
lions are longer interrupted by the roaring
of incoming or outgoing airplanes. In conclusion
think it would be fine experimental project to do
something about eliminating dangerous conditions
fore the inevitable accident, contrary to the usual
sequense of events.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
TO THE EDITOR:

TO THE EDITOR:
We wish to thank all those who contributed cloth
ing for the European refugees, especially the We'll
fare COMM ttee, who contributed collection they
ing and thanks to your generosity, Greenbelt has
given several hundred garments to the nBrd q
for Britain" organisation. Arcade Sunshine cleaned
and pressed the articles in the best coditi and
to them we also wish to extend our thanks.
BUNDLES for Britain" 10 American Branch Of
Mrs. Winston Churchi11's relief organization. ANY
further gifts may be taken directly to their head
quarters, 1891 connecticut Avenue, N. W.
Mrss Elizabeth Go1dfaden
Mrs. Ide11e d Petro
rss Beulah Barker
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
CATHOLIC MEMS

Beginning Wednesday, September II, a btngo party
Will be held every esday evening at the Holy Re
deemer School in Berwyn. The dngo parties Will be
sponsored by the Holy Redeemer parish, of which the
Greenbe1t Catholic church Is a part.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
LATTER DAY SAINTS MEMS

There Will be a mtsd onary meeting Saturday, Sep
teber L, at the Washington Chapel at Pm. All
Priesthood Of SEVENTIES" are requested to attend.
Gerald @. Smith and A.c. Cooley, repre- senting the
Washington State HI eh Council viii be the speakers
at this Sunday evening service.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12
HEBREW CONGREGATION NEMs

Lay services Will be conducted this Friday even
Ing by Joseph Loeb and Samuel horganstein.
Definite plans are being formulated for High Hol-
tday services to be held In the Junior Recreation
Room on October and ,, and October Il and IL.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12

That the true story about the disposition of
Greenbelt is very simple. It will not be given to
housing board, it will not be made into barracks, it
will not be given to Navy Yard workers, but it Will
be given back to the Indians. Roy Braden, the
nunity manager, was seen pricing headgear and
wigwams.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12

That the City Engineering Department is studying
the plans to reallocate the sidewalks of Greenbelt.
The setup calls for the sidewalks be located
right down the center of of the best lawns in
Greenbelt. The City Engineer said that the forms
are already cut by persons walking them and all
that is necessary is to pour the cement in these
Places The old walks Will be planted to grass and
signs put up warning persons to stay off.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1940-09-12

1T Is RuMoRED---BUT DON'T QUOTE US
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
Negro Town Sponsor
To Speak To Baptists

PHlIADELPHIA--(A y P)-Na-
than Rathhlott. we'll known busi-
ness man here who Is the guiding
spirit OF the Build Negro Ci;y
Movement AZ Mizpah. y. J., towr
between Philadelphia and Atlantic
cry, Will attend the National Rap-
tiSt convention az Birmingham next
month. II was announced this week.
by The convention committee.
Mr.. Rathhlott. who owns the
oop acre development on which
N7pah is built. recently reduced
the price of homesites from 5000
TO $50. with installments Of So per
month, 10 increase interest In the
Build a Negro City Movement
DR.. W. II. Jernagin. chairmpn Of
the movement. saws that Mizpah
has been endorsed by some OF tie
largest religious and fraternal or
ranizations in the country. includ-
ing the National Baptist conven-
ton and the Grand Lodge OF Elks.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
"Lynehiing' Death
Held Blameless
NAACP Officers
Flee Tennessee

BROWNSVILLE. Tenn.-fANP)--
The death OF Everett Williams,
whose body. was found In the
Hatsahie River bottoms recentlv
after he had been warned by whites
not 10 organize chapter OF the
NAACP here, was due TO canses
unknown. according 10 the verdict
Of the Haywood County grand
Jury. which ended ITS two-day "in-
vestigation" last Tuesday.
Reporting to Judge W. w. Bond
that they had been unable 10 un-
cover any evidence that would lead
to an indictment, the jury fore
man said:
"The jury has made careful
and earnest Investigation. exam
ming people from all walks OF life,
and no evidence has been brought
out that might place suspicion on
anyone as having part in the
case"
Others, who worked with Will
Hams in an attempt 10 establish an
NAACP chapter here. have fled In
fear that they might receive tho
same treatment given williams.
who is believed TO have been the
victim OF lynching party In
June before his body wac thrown
in the river bottoms.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
Employment Report
Shows Job Increase

DETROIT. Mich.-Evidence OF a
continued increase IN the number
OF job opportunities available in
private industry was reported to-
day by Harry A. McDonald, Chair
man OF the Michigan Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission.
Mcdonald announced that a
Commission job fndlng divisica,
the Michigan State Employment
Service filed a total OF 2e96 jobs
in private employment last week.
This Is the second consecutive
week In which the Employment
Service has reported an eight per
cent increase in private place
ments over It's efforts the previous
week.
Not only were private place
ments thirteen per cent more than
those OF the same week in 1929.
but the s.S55 new applications for
jobs received during the week was
fifteen per cent under the 1889 APP
plications.
Mcdonald reported drop OF sew
en- per cent I'm the number OF work.
ers registered with the Service A
total OF 24S.262 workers actively
seeking employment through the
Michigan State Employment Ser
vice were available 10 employers at
the end OF the week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
Atty. Alonzo ID. Pettlford
4lJ y. Vernon Highway

STATE OF MICHIGAN,
County OF Wayne. (ss
No. 2S3.S11
Al session OF the Probate Court
Tor said County OF WAYNE. held a,
the Probate Court Room in the civ
or Detroit. on the twenty-ninth d,v
OF July in the year one thousand
nine hundred and forty.
Present: JOSEPH A. MURPHY
Judge OF Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
JOHN JACKSON. Deceased
Os reading and filing the petition
OF AMANDA JACKSON praving
mat administration OF said estate
be granted to ALONzO d. PETIT
FORD or some other suitable ner-
son: ~
II is ordered. That the twen,v-
ninth day OF August. next AT ton
O'Clock In the forenoon M said
court Room be appointed for hear
Ing said petitiin.
And II Is further Ordered That :.
copy OF this order be published
lhree successive weeks previous
10 SAID time OF hearing. in The be
lroit Tribune, a newspaper printed
ana circulating in said County Of
Wayne. ' VI
JOSEPH A. MURPHY.
AM Judge of Probate
JOSEPH A. CRAIGEN.
Deputy Probate Register.
S-l7-Q-7
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
|Confab In Fury
After Treatment
Girl Temporarily
Blinded BY Fumes

ATLANTIC CITY-(A y PA
new process for the hair, developed
by white company and claimed by
them 10 permanently" straighten
pressed hair. threw the convention
Of the National Beauty Culturists'
League into furore recently when
upon demonstration AT the annual
meeting Il is reported to have been
so powerful that fumes from II
temporarily blinded the girl being
worked on, and caused rash 10
break out on her forehead ana
scalp.
The process. called Perma Silk.
was developed by firm in MIN
neapolis. MINI. Demonstrated by n
Minneapolis beauty operator. the
treatment was given r local Allan
tic City girl whose hair Is said 10
have been washed afterward with
out losing any OF the "straightne IS"
impaired by the process. The
demonstration. the first ever given
in public. according 10 the owners.
was given IN the booth rented BY
the manufacturer al the conven-
ton headquarters
Mrs. Marjorie s. JOINER. past
president OF the league and head Of
the Madam c. ]. walker Beauty
College. Chicago. discussing the
product this week. said she was
compelled 10 stop the demonstrA-
ton because the girl submitting 10
Il became so blinded BY fumes from
Il that health rules. upheld by TIE
League I'm its demonstrations. were
heing violated. The product was so
strong Mrs. Joyner continued. that
the demonstrator could not give II
without wearing rubber gloves.
~ product is too strong for
the hand. fl certainly is too strong
for the delicate scalp" Mrs. JOINER
declared The fumes. she said. we're
caused by large percentage Of
formaldehvde in the formula.
The convention went on record
As committing Itself to investigate
Perma silk 10 see whether or not
II violates the pure Food and
Drug Act Mrs. Joyner. chairman
of the National Legislative Com
mi'iee OF the League. announced.
Declaring that Perma-Silk con-
tains no "lye. grease. oils or wax.
iis developers contend that hair
which has been treated by II may
be fnger-waved and that the per-
eon's hair thus treated may GO IN
swimming without bathing CAP.
Officers elected AZ the Beauty
Culturists' convention for the en-
suing year were: Mrs. Cordeha
Green Johnson. Jersey City. presi-
dent; Mrs. Dimples Patterson. CHI
cago, vice president, Mrs. Cyrena
p. Davis national organizer: and
Mrs Bessie Mercer, financial sec
rotary.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24

vour views bit. Pay no attention
10 what people have 10 tell you. Go
Immediately 10 the city clinic and
begin treatment. Take medicine
prescribed by doctors only. | warn
you against taking root medicine.
4 change Will take place II you co.
opcnte with n geod medical doc
tor or the clinic.
&C Please tell me II will be
ah.A TO re, the children ! am try
iug 10 get?
tns.-l see disappointment ahead
Tor YOU regarding these children.
In all probability your financial
standing has something 10 do with
il.
Please tell me II stand =
chance with either Of the TWO hoys
/ have heen coin with? Bon
claim they love me-
Ans. The fellow you have necn
going with for the Longest period
oi time lo,es You more de,otcdly
than the one Won starred with re-.
GENTLY. He would marry yon !.
Int don't think the latter would
consider marriage nj all.
W--po YOU think my dad-h-
f,r viii make good a. The school
thaf am planning TO send her.
AnS.-I do. II seems 10 me that
Won are using the very best Of
Judgment In sending her off 10
school. shes ambitious and stu
diou> i. yon may expect nothing
hut the best from this yonng lady.
LIN Things gof so bad that !
hal 20 leavo homo Is e the end o.
everything FOR ne. What must !
io'
Ans 60 back home and stay
there. lomr husband has become
infatuated with someone else. hut
YOU are foolish 10 step out and give
him free road 10 travel. TRY IN
hold Your home together and work
and tale care of Yourself. 4 change
VIII take place In him before fall.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
Attys. Lewis, Rowleite 4 Brown
1900 ~. Antoine
STATE OF MICHIGAN
County OF Wayne. SIS.
M a.. QAs

STATE OF MICHIGAN
County OF Wayne. SIS.
No. 2s5.6O5
At a session OF the Probate
Court for said County of Wayne,
held AT the Probate Court Room
ir tho City OF Detroit. on the seven
teenth day OF July in the year one
thousand nine hundred and forty.
Present: d. J. HEALY. Judge OF
Probate.
In the Matte or the Estate OF ELL
NORA TURNER. also known as
ELLA TURNER. Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition
OF GEORGE HILL praying that
administration OF said estate be
granted TO himself or some other
suitable person:
II is ordered That the eighth day
OF October. next AZ two o'clock in
the afternoon At said Court Room
he appointed for hearing said pc
tition.
And II II further Ordered. That
copy OF this order be published
three successive weeks previous 10
said time OF hearing, in The De-
troit Tribune. newspaper printed
and circulating in said County OF
Wayne.
n. ]. HEALY.
Judge OF Probate.
"a True Copy
JOSEPH A. CRAlGEN.
Deputy Probate Register.
s-s-s-24.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
LEGAL NOTICES
Aftys. Lewis, RowIette and Brown,
100 ~. Antoine 1T.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
County OF Wayne ~.
NO. SSI.O9s


AT session OF the Probate Court
for said County OF Wayne, held az
the Probate Court Room in the City
OF Detroit. on the twenty-ninth day
or July in the year one thousand
nine hundred and forty.
Present: THOMAS c. MURPHY.
Judge OF Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate of
ANNIE BUTLER. also known as
ANNIE LOU BROUGHTON, De-
ceased.
JOHN Butter. administrator OF
said estate. having rendered 10
this court his first and final ac-
count IN said matter and fled
herewith his petition praying that
the residue OF said estate be as
signed TO the persons entitled
thereto:
II Is ordered. That the twenty
sixth day OF September, next at ten
o'clock in the forenoon AZ said
Court Room he appointed for ex-
amlning and allowing said account
and hearing aid petitions.
And II Is furter Ordered. That q
copy OF this order be published
three successive weeks previous TO
said time OF hearing. in The Detroit
Tribuse. a newspaper printed and
circulating in said County OF
Wayne.
THOMAS c. MURPHY.
Judge OF Probate
Ga True Copy
JOSEPH A. CRAlGEN,
Deputy Probate Register.
S-l7-g-7.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-08-24
Atty. Charles Campbell
22si Ersklne Street
NO. 09S.fta


STATE OF MICHIGAN the Cir
cult Court for the County OF Wayne.
In Chancery.
FRANK SMITH, Plaintiff, vs..
RUTH SMITH. Defendant.
ORDER PUBLICATION
At session of said court held IN
the city OF Detroit on the l3th div
or May. 1910. Present the Hon.
Joseph A. Moynihan. Circuit judge.
IL satisfactorily appearing by az
ndavit on file that Summons can
not he served on the said defendant
herein because her residence IA un
known and II cannot he ascertaIned
In what State or County she re-
sides:
II is ordered that ehe appsar
herein within three months from
the date OF this order or the hill
OF complaint filed herein NAV he
taken az confessed and that this
order be served and published ac-
cording TO law and a COW thereof
mailed TO the said defendant Al her
last known address.
JOSEPH A. MOUNTAIN
An Circuit Judge
CASPAR l.. LINGEMAN
Clerk
by HERBERT SCHMIDT
Deputy Clerk. 7-1s-s-M