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Evening star., 1940-02-23
Certificates in Course.
The list of graduates follows.

Atland, Lillian Eldors
Auerbach, Arnold ].
Baer, Howard D.
Balcom, Margaret
Baldwin. c. F., jr.
Barauskas. A. P,
Barrett Mary Anne
Sedsworth, Estelle o
Bernard. Henri ].
Beronio, Peter A.
Bortnick. Morris H.
Bradford, William r.
6rasel. Clara B.
Braunstein. Sonya @
Breckinridse. John
Breed, Margaret E.
Brock, John Roy
Brown. Helen L.
Drummer, Ruth H.
Buckner. Melvin D.
Burton, Everett Ear.
Butturff. Robert R.
Carstarphen. Helen X
CLAYTON. John R.
Cohn. Joseph r.
CokeniaS. Nicholas T
Collett. Charles E.
Conner. James r.
Costello, Jane E.
Cramer. Robert s.
Crammer, Robert r.
Crouch. Ruth E.
Dahl, Hazel /.
Davis, c. R.. jr.
Dawson. Grail r.
Dean. John Joseph
Dedick Andrew P, jr
Desnan. Mary E.
Denny. Ethel NJ.
Dewhirst Howard H.
Dresner, Evelyn E.
Eastman. e. M, jr.
Eckert, Thomas j.
Edwards. B. F.. II.
Elledge. Annie M.
Ferrell. Marshall H.
Field. N. Hazel
Foster, Allen r.
FraWley. NJ. l..
Fuller. Audrey E
Gamble, Frederick A
Cannon. William H
CARRIER, George
Garlick. Robert G.
Gender. Herbert
Gerstein. Charles
Golf, Nancy A.
Goldstein. Samuel p.
Grady, Thomas T.
Green. Elizabeth A.
Hall, Ross C.
Hamm. Charles S.
Handloff. Dorothy l..
Haskin. Ma gel
Haughey. John Paul
Hodge. Barbara A.
Hohberger, Ruth
Hoover. G. W. tr.
Hylton, Percy H.
1rani. A. B.. jr.
Kangas. Pell
Katz. Jack
Kaye, Homer c.
V.lIa- Toea~hipn XET
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
POLITICAL
CHIPS
By MIRIAM

The current tilt between Duncan
Mccres and Chef O'Hsra OF grand
Jury fame is said to be child's play
in comparison with what will follow
in the next 30 days. Democrats are
charging that O'H1ra Is out to smear
them. Cunningham and Coles are
reported TO be getting set to show
some Of their Democratic colleagues
Just what this game of politics is
all about Senator Digs insists
that there must be harmony II the
group is to be benefited through
the Democratic party. e.. Republi-
cans are quietly at work. hoping
10 pull a surprise. D.. Charles Rox-
borough got his dsnder up when he
read = release from Emmett J. Scott
stating that John Oliver Hopkins
Jr. was representing Michigan on a
COP. program committee. Rox-
borough wrote Scott and told him,
We have a job here to bring our
people back in the Republican col
umn, and need all the assistance
possible, but we must have local
representation on your national
committee. William Sheriff. has
announced his candidacy for a seat
in the legislature en- the Democratic
ticket. =. He is campaigning on the
redistricting issue in hope that a
congressional district may be Gre
ated whereby the sending Of a
Negro to Congress will become
almost automatic. q. q. Joseph CraIgen
is busy revitslizing the Michigan
Federated Democratic Clubs and ex-
poets to set a record in the member
ship campaign. The Wayne
County Voters District Association
which is said to be Commissioner
Mahoney's pet Is being touted as
the largest organization in Michi-
gan. The Commissioners organi-
cation is expected to cut lot Of ice
in Republican circles before the
election. ID. Young Democrats as
well as young Republicans are COM
planning that they do not get enough
credit for their work in the party
....Caruso is contemplating the
purchase Of new step ladder with
a little seat on the platform like
a baby's high chair. =. Practically
every Democratic club in the county
has endorsed Roosevelt for a third
term. e. The Rev. Clayton Powell
Of New York said at ~" luncheon
here last week that Roosevelt could
win hands down. .Grigsby gave
doubtful laugh.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
WHERE 1T HURTS

Last week it was disclosed that public official,
servant of the general citizenry, had sought to
GUST Negro aides from his office simply because ne
did not like their appearance. 1t is to be assumed
perhaps, that the dark workers destroyed the color
scheme of the office and the supersensitive public
official gave orders to have the condition corrected
1t is odd how sane and presumably intelligent per-
son would permit prejudice against people to go so
far as to make their very presence offensive to him.
We often pirate of tolerance as mark OF mature
intelligence, and yet in America today we have those
men and women who are educated and live IN an at
mosphere of culture who, nevertheless, are ntol
Grant that black face disrupts their equanimity We
believe that in all truth racial prejudice can affect
personality that in the end condition results that
is not only unreasonable and irrational but almost
psycopathic However, we are all aware that racial
prejudice in America is a hard unequivocal fact and
we Negroes constantly prepare ourselves to combat
its influence The keen, sharp edge of racial preju
dice which hurts most, however, lies in its effect
upon our employment our opportunity for economic
well-being and advancement.
The problem of getting job which now has be-
come major issue in the whole country, is our
gravest difficulty Even in the boom twenties, when
milonares were springing up like weeds and Mrs.
Astor was throwing parties for horse, the old axiom
was true: Negroes were the last hired and first
fired" At one time our leaders thought that the
answer to our problem was simply matter of train
ing and preparation. We took them at their word
and Negroes sought higher training, graduate study,
and won academic honors. Although this training
and academic excellence proved to be of tremendous
value, the prof.. m of getting job had not been
solved
There was and there is still the totally illogical
and damnable attitude of employers, who are preju-
diced and intoerant, that stands across our path.
Just as this public official who had helpers who were
no expense to him, the employers contend that Ne
groes disquietng and out of harmony with either
the color scheme of his place the principles of his
business This conviction brought by racial preju-
dice is the knife that cuts our throat. We cannot
live without employment and whether could or
not, sef-respecting people would wish to live as
parasites, This intolerance the part of employers
must become the focal point of attack. There
must be equality of economic opportunity even if it
takes another Civil War to bring it about.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
A GOOD SIGN

There is evidence of new interest on the part of
the masses among us in the problems of labor. Re-
Gently open forums and debates have been held in
churches and other institutions where labor problems
the principal issues. The large crowds which
have been attracted to these meetings point to real
awakening and indicate that Negro wage-earners are
anxious to learn more and more about proposals
which seriously affecting their future.
The vast changes which are symbozed in the
Wagner Act and other important measures as we'll
court decisions too important to be ignored by
our group. 1t is idle for us to stand around and
berate individuals who have different point of view
or damn certain proposals or movements until we
have at least semblance of knowledge of the facts
involved.
As race oflaborers, every movement or measure
affecting wageearners should be important to US
and we should seek to examine them in the light of
our own best interests. We hope that the new in
terest shown in labor discussions will become more
widespread and as we face the realities of our po-
stion in American life and industry we shall less
easily fall victims of propaganda and hypocrisy 1t
is difficult to mslead trained group whether those
who. attempt to misead are in high places or from
the rank and file among us.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Editorial Page of THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
WE, THE NEGRO
BY VIM. I. SHERRILL
President Afro-Americsn Institute and Federated
Fireside Groups

have. may be alright; but IT Is never
alright to be content with what
you are.
Oppression Is so much the fate OF
the Negro that We are likely to fall
INTO the error OF thinking we do
enough when we protest ourselves.
But to stop with mere defense will
be to make a tragic mistake
y 4
It is hopeful sign when the
common people" begin TO make up
and to discuss problems and con-
ditions It means a new day for the
group when the tolA begin to take
cognizance OF the things which
affect them and notice the actions
OF those they, have made leaders.
X X 4
We are told to have faith, exer-
else patience. =. wait. 1t is hard for
a man to wait with a live coal 10
his bosom. One hour seems a CEN
fury when one is swinging by his
fingers As we suffer, justice seems
TO travel quite slowly. Small wonder
that some attempt TO take matters
in their own hands.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

family, at the fathers death. during
the period the children are growing
up, a period specified by the in
sured, and then at the end Of the
period pays the full amount Of the
policy with no deductions from the
Income previously paid to the fam
lily. II the father outlves the desig-
mated period the contract becomes a
Whole Life policy in all respects.
Joint Life Policies: A Joint Life
Policy is a contract insuring the
joint lives OF two or more indi-
viduals, most generally husband and
wife or business partners.
The policy agrees to pay the in
surance to the beneficiary upon
the first death among the insured.
Modified Life Policies: These
| furnish the insurance protection al
a low premium for an Introductory
period, such as five years. with ar
automatic increase in the premium
perhaps to double the Introductory
rate, thereafter. Tho purpose OF such
policies is to provide immediate
protection at low cost TO those who
for one reason or another. sntic pate
! larger income after a few years.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
NORTHWEST DETROIT


UOESl
Mrs. Mary Easley of Caruthers-
vile, Mo, is in the city visiting
relatives and friends. She is now
the guest OF her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Aaron Gee of Roselawn street
Mrs. Mary Harris of Saginaw,
Mich. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Jim Jeffrey Of Glenlodge avenue
CALLED AWAY
Mrs. Elnora Miller of Indiana
street was called to Webster, Fla,
where she attended the funeral OF
her sister. While there she visited
her mother and friends in Geor-
gia.
Leslie Miley and his two sisters
Mrs. Arminta Sampson and Mrs
Nevada Stafford were called sud-
denly to Valdosta, Ga, to attend
the funeral rites of their mother
who passed suddenly.
notice:
Report your news to Mrs. Mattyer
Dade, 20257 Ohio street. phone Nv
1892.
FRIENDLY IS CLUB
The Friendly Is club will hold its
meeting March 2, at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson on Ilene and
Northford streets. -
ILL
Mrs Pearl Petty is i'll in Pontiac
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
AROUND ANN ARBOR

necessarily SO. but almost everyone
will be dressed that way.
Have you noticed how chic Mosels
looks in glasses7
Contrary to what Others think,
still think that Vivian has the "oomph"
necessary TO hold a man
Darby Dodson seems to be more
that way than ever. good guy
though at that.
The lovely contralto. Miss Marian
Anderson. will sing On the Ford Sum
day Evening Hour sometime soon.
Sorry to report that all tickets are
gone. although your truly will be
able to see her and hear her II things
don't go wrong
Don Cox opened in Detroit at my
favorite hot spot last Friday black
Breads Bar located on Oakland; drop
over to hear him and see the rire-
eater when in the Motor City.
Through the grape vine system we
understand that we caught the very
devil for publishing Rosemary Alex
ander's name What was so shock
ing about mentioning her manner
Everybody at some time or other
makes this column. so why not her.
Mrs. Alexander.
Just dug a card from Cletus Roman.
former Ann Abrorite. Thanks old boy
for remembering me +. Good luck
on your job.
Question Of the week: Did Willy
Price and the lovely Cleo Franklin
get married? Due to my not getting
around l haven't heard The
splicing was due 10 take place on
Washington's natal day.
May we suggest the following men
for the advisory committee to His
Honor Sanford Mckinney: Dave Kea-
ton, Douglas williams, Al Johnson.
Earl Reynolds. Rev. J. W. Wright, Will
liam Monamus. Richard Allen and
Ralph Harper2 These men represent
the social. business, religious and en-
tertainment world With the help
of these men Ann Arbor should step
into the ranks OF the cities which
take pride In the achievements Of
their race.
End Piece: In concluding this column
for this week may we ask you folks
interested IN the civic affairs to send
in your ideas on the particular sub
ject in which you are interested. and
we will do our best to publish it in
whole or in part anyway With
thanks to all who have helped elevate
this column to its present plane, we
reluctantly say so long. everybody"
! until next week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
What Is Life Insurance?
LIFE INSURANCE EXPLAINED
Variation in Policy Forms
"A. N. LAKE
tViee-Presdent and Secretary Of the Western I'm
Mutual Insurance Col



The term. whole life. limited pay
ment life and endowment plans,
explained in previous issues, are
the fundamental forms of -life-in-
surance policies. Variations OF these
forms, and methods OF settlement,
provide interesting and attractive
ways Of adapting life insurance TO
many needs and conditions. A sub
stantisl percentage Of present day
insurance is written for such pur-
poses as these:
Monthly Income Insurance simply
means that the proceeds OF a policy.
instead of being paid in a lump
sum, are paid over period OF
months, thus relieving the bene-
iciary OF the care and necessity Of
investment.
The monthly income provision
may be used to insure definite
income every month for a certain
number OF years and thereafter as
long as the beneficiary lives. or for
definite number of years only
with an arrangement in each case
that II the beneficiary dies within
the period, the payments will con-
tinue to a second beneficiary or
estate until the unfulfilled period
is completed.
Naturally the premium on such
policy will include a small extra
charge TO cover the probability OF
he beneficiary OUTLYING the 10 or
20 year period.
1t is usually as easy TO write a
man a policy providing 500 a
month income (Which may not seem
TO him very large) as it is to write
him for s2,5O0 (Which may seem to
him rather large) end yet the S2,50O
a month policy means about $4,000
| insurance.
Family Income Policy: Anothe.
form Of contract providing monthly
income insurance is called the
Family Income Policy. 1t has been
developed only recently 10 -meei
the needs OF the young married man
The contract with variations)
provides a monthly income OF one
percent Q2 percent per year, Of the
amount Of the policy payable to the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

We seemed to have been a bit early
in thinking that every week we would
have loads OF contributions, because
this week we have none 1t has made
us a wee bit negligent and spoiled. for
not having to scout for the news was
a treat But this week you will have
10 take what l can give you.
Favorable comment were heard
about the thesis in last weeks column,
many wondering whether a college
student sent It in. and II what was
printed were on the hishlights; what
was the text of the whole thing like?
We wee really sorry hat space
wouldn't allow us to print it all, but
can assure you that it was as in
teresting as the excerpts.
We are glad to report that Mrs. Nc
Kinney is recovering very rapidly
from her leg injury suffered a few
weeks ago in a fall.
Lacey Fondren. so called Don Juanf
has the town in the palm of his hand.
as usual. We are wondering If there
will be reconciliation with the
missus?
The light-haberdashery on the ave-
nue. seems to be doing quite well,
continued success. my friend
Many happy returns to all of you
who will celebrate your natal day this
week Speedy. recoveries to all you
shut-ins.
To Jimmy Carr, you are more than
welcome TO the columns statement in
last weeks column Good luck
to you.
Seems as though everybody Is afraid
to speak of numbers, more so to play
them :. The law is tough. Ell boys7
Nelson Powers is slipping. so is
Claver Dickerson. Are you hep. boys,
or do I have to speak out2
These jam session nights seem to
be losing their oomphl Can 1t be
the band boys no longer care II they
please the patrons2
Would be smart for the Race BUSH
ness men to advertise their business a
bit The Chronicle ads get results .
How about 1t. men, you have been con-
tacted rom the main office We
will give you. plus the ad. q plug,
or mention each week in this column,
gratis 1t has been noted that a
hint or statement made In this type
OF column has done MORE good than
a paid ad Let's get together. what
say, boys7
Have been asked If the hop l.
necessarily a formal. I'd say moi
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Social
Notes..

Walter D. Redman, manager of the
Social Security board field office in
Highland Park. will attend a con-
ference of similar officials to be
held March 4. S and in Cleveland.
Managers Of the social security Of
fees in Michigan, Kentucky and
Ohio will attend the conference,
which is being held in the head
quarters CT Region v. which in
cludes these three states. Robert c.
Goodwin, regional director will pre-
side; and will be assisted by Thomas
Hughes, regional representative Of
the Bureau OF Old-Age and Sur
vivors insurance.
This will be the first meeting OF
the regional staff OF this federal
agency since the amended Social
Security act went into effect jan
uary /. Methods OF carrying out
the amended program OF old age and
survivors insurance. so as TO as
sure best possible service to the
5,600,000 holders OF social security
account numbers in Region v, will
be discussed. There are now 46 Of
fees OF the Social Security board in
the region, II having been opened
recently.
officials from national headquart-
ers in Washington also attending the
conference, will include John J..
Corson, director of the Bureau Of
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance
and Max Stern, director Of the bu-
reau of International service.
Answers to 100 OF the most COM
monty asked questions concerning
the Social Security act have been
included in a booklet which is be-
ing distributed by the Highland
Park field office Off the bureau of
old-age and survivors insurance.
Copies of this booklet may be had
without charge by calling on or
writing to Walter B. Redman. man.
ager, Social Security office, 225 Ter
minal Arcade building, l413l Wood
ward avenue. This booklet is known
as Social Security circular No. 80.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Sacred Cross Church

John Husker, deacon, opened the
Sunday morning service at Sacred
Cross church last Sunday morning
and Revered Cosby followed with
an interesting sermon. Reverend
Terrell delivered a sermon in honor
Of the Usher Board from Romans
5:8. Visiting usher boardI were
Shiloh Baptist, New Bethel and
Macedonia Baptist,
Rev H. H. Coleman, father Of
Sacred Cross Baptist church was
also present. Reverend Owens, pas
tor OF Mt Olive Baptist preached
.he Sunday evening sermon from
Acts g.
Rev. W. T. Mills will be princi-
pal speaker Sunday morning Rev.
A. ]. Griswald. Eva Mae Rose,
scribes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Youths Observe
PRAYER Week

The Epworth League of Scott
Methodist church. under the direc-
ton OF Zelma Sykes. president OBJ
served World Fellowship Prayer day
last Wednesday. The occasion. an
outgrowth of the World Fellowship
meeting at Amsterdam, Holland last
year. was held in connection with
the regular prayer service.
Speaker for the evening was Rev.
Emory Carter OF Bethel AM.E.
church. Mrs Lynette Gun and Leila
Holiday rendered solos. Miss Sykes
led the group in testimonials and
sentence prayers.
Following the program. remarks
were made by members Of the
church and Rev. H. NJ. Carroll,
pastor.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Scott Youth In
Evening Program

Special tribute was paid several
national heroes in prose and song
last Sunday night by the Young
Peoples choir of Scott Methodist
church.
Vocal renditions were given by
Inez Payne, soprano, and Thomas
Hall, baritone. Other musical selec-
tons were rendered by the choral
group. Readings featured Elizabeth
Robinson. Betty Jane Brown and
Carrie Wilkes.
Special comments were made By
Rev. H. M. Carroll. pastor; Messrs.
Trimble. Logan and Milbrin Hall.
Mrs. Alfred Jefferson is organist
and director Of the choir.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Infirmary hospital and would like
her friends to remember her.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Lee Howard, superintendent, pre-
sided over the Sunday school last
week. Rev. C. B. Heath, pastor, de-
livered the II o'clock sermon to a
large audience from Hebrew TIA.
Among the morning visitors were
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur E. Wood, a
former state senator.
The mission rally proved TO be
very successful with music fur
nished by the Sunshine band choir,
Mary Nation, Hresident.
ILL
Mrs. Matte Pyles and Mrs. Jessie
Barnes are in Edyth X. Thomas
hospital. Members are asked to visit
them. Mrs. Thompson, scribe.
MRS. E. ANDERSON
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson, 1881
Ithaca street, Ferndale, Mich, died
in Royal Oak hospital February IL.
Funeral services were held at Nj
Beulah Baptist church Saturday,
February "a, with Rev. Thompson,
pastor, officiating. Interments in De-
troit Memorial Park. Mourning her
passing are: Her husband, a sister.
and four brothers, one OF whom is
well known business man, Mr..
williamson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
Labor Topic OfLecture

Labor's Magma Carta." the Wsg-
ner act, now the subject Of heated
Jebate IN Congress, will be dis
cussed by August Scholle, Michigan
e.to- director, IN a lecture Sunday.
March 3 at pm, at Northern hign
school, Woodward and Owen.
The lecture is the sixth in a serie,
Of seven sponsored by the Civil
Rights League. The title Of Mr.
Scholle's talk is: The Wagner Act
md Lsbor's Rights"
The last lecture in the series will
be Sunday. March 10. with Prof
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

dtilghb OaA ~
pie which are
not precipiiateo
by hidden de-
sires or selfish
purposes. Some
pee ple are
among us who
are concerned
with the right.
Alt-uism has not
b e e n entirely
destroyed. ana II
is the duty OF the
general public TO
consider care
fully and seri-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02
P.T.-A.'s FOUNDERS DAY
RANOJTET

Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Wall and
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Rodger Moore.
Mrs. Murray Atkins, Mrs. Hattie
Mae Wendell. Mrs. Bessie Coulter,
Mr.. Lee, and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Terry. Others present were: Mrs. H.
Bell, Olaf Tweedie, president Of
the Appcmattox branch IA; Mr.. and
Mrs. r. January. Erma Rogers, Mrs
Geneva Alexander, and Mr.. and
Mrs. David McGill
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-03-02

the various schools. which consisted
Of about 200 voices.
Among those from Conant Gar
dens were Mesdames F. D. Sham
burger, S. B. Watts. Bertha Will
kins. Margaret Wiley. Mamie Tolli-
yer, Julia Frazier and Mrs. Va
leria Jackson.
Plans are now underway for the
presentation OF this program to be
rendered at the state convention to
be held at Lansing during the month
OF May.
THE BARONS
Miss Donna Kemp will sponsor
a quilt rattle for the Barons, boys
club at her home, 1866 Klinger,
Friday. March is, at pm. Will
liam Pearson is president; Gilbert
Jones, secretary. and Miss Donna
Kemp. supervisor.