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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
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!. IHL PRrslplNI sprAks

TIE b.z news, the unavoidable
eetosat 'a.. Httk Us President
i,ffseseifs Hast 81 the OPM heads
'Asf ,hey mast take immediate
sps 10 dA. - erf!stly Win the
4tc sg-afsor az discrimination IN
.aael G..eDse industry. ~
.arn' h- essr made such a
'f agnt a"atx IN discrim.na-
81, o whore me NferD VAS the ma
tenteta r.. ~ 4 is a straicgi.t
voN IS statesman. The parade
.. events n..i be viewed 10 keep
Iee win tA.. lai ge minded indn
hfe are tas events that tie-in
ai hls lnexpsfed blast against
Elimination by the Chief Ike
-'irs last Monday.
The week before came the an
olncemont that senator Byrnes OF
-oeta Carolina ante Delum tradi-
non-, was one ~ the President S
rsninees FOR the supreme Court.
This particular appointment, TO
Pres lont Booseycits particular
,aaAildse. for he had been petit
toned by the NAACP. WAS an az
Nont 10 Coi0rcd Americans. The
other intdcn' Is yct 10 happen. but
-n0rfiy the march On Washing
ton 70 protest ~ the nationwide
discrimination against Negroes.
Bcwcen these. tao events. the
Pres dent seems 10 have timed his
,neafv declaration 10 tac OPM
hesdsmen, Kngds0n and Hiilman.
n sooihs over the BARNES com
m4fmeut and sllays the coming pro-
test demonstration That this Is apt
Craftsmanship may not be gainsai-s'
Rut with tbs Presidents ukase as
foundation IL Is now up 10 the
NAACP. the Urban League, Nc-
rro Congress and ether organiza-
iions 10 press hard the cause in
every locality whore defense orders
ale being flied without due employ
ment ~ C0lored Americans.
The local Negro Defense Commit.
lee fls IL yet aliye7l and the local
NAACp and Urban League and 9TH
ers. should now close ranks on
President Rooseyelt's challenging
declaration. Don't tsnd by leaders
10 scc who shall bell the bOb-cat
The President has filed off It's claw
bur h still must be hemmed up and
"ncckod Now Is the time for al
good Negro defenders 10 do thei.
duty. Front and action. The Presi.
dent has agreed that mo nation
combating tho increasing threat Of
fotalitarianism can afford arbitrar'
iiy 10 exclude large segments OF
its population from It's defense In
dustries." Before war Is declared
let's turn this truism into a reality
reprint from June 10 issue Of
the 81. Louis American)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
LATE BUT NEEDED

President Roosevelt pro-
nonncement that the Office ~
Production Management must see
that Negroes are hired in the pre-
sent defense boom Is late but GER
tainlv needed
When the defense measure hrst
was pronounced as stimulating that
Negroes must be hired where gov
crnn,ental contracts had been
awardcd many Negroes questioned
how this was 10 be enforced. The
strong statement 81 the President
stui does not enforce the ruling.
MANY OF the heads ~ the indus
tries that received contracts made
hish sounding statements that Ne
rroes were heinz employed In nro-
norton as stipuleted Those indus
.ries w some cases I'D nc', "
truth emrloy Negroes either in the
percentages quoted or IN general
canacities throughout their plants
A strong case where the viola.
tors ere prosecuted and punished
would soon break up the loose ac-
ceptance 81 the meaning and
wording ~ the emergency meas
ures that are designed 10 give oil
American citizens a fair chance "a
earn living.
N President Roosevelt will back
up his order with the necessary
governmental supervision then
the boftIcneck On the rccmplov-
melt ~ Negrocs viii soon be hrok'
On. fReprinied from June - issue
Of the Philadelphia independently
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
COTLD THERE ne
A BETTER WAYl

We must represent ourselves IN
the best possible form We have 4
culture that must he maintained.
al all costs. Else there Is no need
Of living
We should like 10 know Shells
attitude on this. We complain be-
cause We feel our COMPLAINT y
just finger Of fun Is pointed 50
straight. we wonder.
a Negro school child could have
hcen pictured operating an electric
train or enjoying himself IN some
other fashion. This child could noi
well he expected 70 say whai Is u
the slogan. He is the old dis ana
dat" tyne.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
POINTS or VIEW
on A SITUATION

Throughout ST. Louis TO-DAY bin.
boards are plastered with pictures
Of the type seen here I, was IN.
happy experience 10 pass hy one o,
these the other day. A, first v,
took II al first value. But Their. 4,
We got 10 thinking we could e.
that great blunder has hsen made
The Negro Is the subject Of a pun.
which might have beer so much
better taken care Of
We are no longer in the Water.
melon Stage. In fact many a Ne
gro dislikes the taste of water
melon. And /. myself, re' behind
closed doors when wan, 2 taste
Of the Georgia Ham But also
know that other races Ike this SORT
OF thing.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
synopsis

Phillip Conrad, prosecuting
attorney. marrles Barbarn Ar
mold a. spite her brother Bruce
Arnold who knows Conrad II q
MICRO. arnold had many
years ago ruined the lie OF
lonrad's sister. Meantime.
their political associate. Tony
Wallherg. i murdered. Made
line Da,. eoloFed maid i ae-
en>ed. Barry Barton. young
Negro newspaperman. falls In
love with Madeline and secures
the services of Attorney Dale
Weston. Barton and Weston re-
turn a. the dead mans estate
and find a bloody handkerchief
hearing the Initials OF -P.D.'
and detective report indicate
Ing that Nallberg suspected a
love afiair between his wife.
lay and Peter bean. his bu>i-
ne>s partner. Ruth bay. the
sister Of the accused. i planted
in fay's apartment a. maid
where she get hold oi an I'm.
porfant letter written Fay by
Dean two day after the mur-
der. II i also discovered that
someone i trying 10 contact
the dead mans brother who
wa supposed 20 have died
many years ago
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
WHAT'S WRONG WHY
~ / COMPLAINT

There is something wrong This
is II. This picture shows rs 70 he
country as race still In The in
mature stage. still lover Of moth
ing hut fun. Perhaps No often.
was intended. We do not know that
We speak here only Of Tho suhjec-
tive feeling OF our people
The young Negro nowadays is q
school child. Scarely does he ps-
marbles these DAYS The splendid
achievements Of the Negro ere
MANY. We cannot. We will net sub
nit n embarrassment though net
intended, for the sake Of advertise
mint
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
WHAT rs SUPPORT
HOW BEST GET 1T!

We have complained about ~
justices. We continue. We make
them on this because Of several re
reasons. There are better styles IN
which to photograph The NeFro,
child. woman or man. We have len
the fun-making stage. Our children
are Just about as concerned about
war and defense as any ether our
children have excelled IN fair com.
petition. Our race Is one 81 var'eo
colors
This pictured can he classed WIN
all others: Cotton PICKING, Strn"-
ming the banjo on plsn'a'lon.
wearing the handanna louus'o.
on the river steamer But tn'' =
not Of the majority Of the race 10
day.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
* orr COMPLAINT
BASED ON JrSTICEl

Certainly. II Is quite true tna'
the majority race will think -
terms OF one thing In a minor,ll
NV personal experience Is tns' y.
white man knows So little ano.'
the Negro. from period to PER-, PERI.
that he simply worries about n'm
only in terms NJ the I'ncle Tor, ~
the Aunt Dlnah. We resent M
And, until our program Of emu
tion ran be worked out we snkt''
its discrimination
am strongly for callinc AZ
ton to any infraction fairmlna,
edness. ! believe that nv PEI. .-
feel tho same. eat waierH,...
when I want Il. hut 7 am NOT ~ ~.
10 n. I d. not ~rin every tine J ,.. .
bite. And when do eat "''''
melon, I use a fork.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
The Knight Was Black.=...,; .'-.

medium height but her erect bear
ing gave her ezra height. Her hg-
ure was IS slender as young girls,
while her hair was a frothy white.
and resembled rich cream. She
carried a lorgreite and as she watt
ed the glanced biz disdainfully
AZ the governors political friends
and campaign workers. dressed in
their Sunday best. waiting for the
call 10 the dining room.
Said one worker 10 his compan-
ion where's Lanham, ! worker!
"Yes. and where's Conrad
Seated on long diyan Of gorge
Gus green tapestry was a plump
blond with determined looking
face. he was talking 10 a tall
woman OF thin angular appearance.
Have you noticed anything IN
usual tonight
Well. "her friend answered doubt
fully. II miss I-anham.'
NO. that's rot what ] mean-do
you see any Negro workers here"
You're right and we had sew
eral working during the campaign"
Yes. they We're expected. Why
that Negro preacher. Rev. Barton
was scheduled 20 make an address"
Maybe its true. what | heard"
What did you hear
II heard. said the blond. moving
closer 10 her friend that Lanham
threatened 10 quit when the hotel
refused to allow the Negro workers
to use the front entrance"
Gosh" answered the thin
woman. Couldn't the governor put
a stop TO that
Eyes. and that's the sore spot
with Lanham. tho governor could
have hut he didn, Lanham says
he'll have nothing 10 do with to-
nights affair =
"Oh. he'll change his mind
Perhaps. I don't see Philip Con-
rad either. The governor and the
prosecutor are suppose 70 he as
close AS glue on \ postage stamp
You can search ne for the
answer" shrugged the blond. But
think the governor Is starting Of;
on a lame foot. I'm looking for an
explosion
Eyes. there are rlmcrs"
Anyway. the governor looks
worried"
His sister seems a mite perturb-
ed also"
II heard there WAS something
fishy about her marriage TO the
prosecutor.
Yes they don't appear to be at
all in love with each other
Funny thing about these big
shots
you said g." agreed the blond
lady. Il may he poor hut my man
is in love with nc she gave her
friend a complacont smile
I'm widow said the thin an
gular lady. her voice showed the
suggestion Of tears. "bnt ! was hap
rily married FOR fifteen years
The crowd continued 10 gather
and the band begin 10 play as The
line was formed for the grand
march to the table.
The governors table sat apart
from the other with his family
close friends and guest speakers
Bruce eazed anxiously al tho
empty chairs at the various tables.
There were five vacant seats AT his
own TAME Neither Philip or Lam
ham had showed up and none o.
tho Negro guests.
His face was white and set as he
realized his closest friends he had
depended on for so long had turned
against him. The uncertainty Of
now Of their future actions made
the banquet farce he hoped would
end soon.
Bruce looked across the flower
covered table at his sister. Her
eyes had haunted look. her face
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
But, yOTR HONOR.
WE ARE NOT GUILTY.

II my race were called before N.
lar Of justice 10 defend pself dos.
mite and ample proof could be civ.
en- that, for the most part. We A..
serious. We have those innate DUAL.
tiles that carry US over The mos,
difficult passes in life. But. the uss
that same buoysncy 10 suInr
through the valley Of despair
We are not guilty OF some o, the
picturizations made o: us. Va
would rather not have them.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
A NON-PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
'Pickaninny' Picture Seen As
SIur On The Negro People

to the public. A simple sin u,o,
the part Of all concerned can -,
race back farther in The think,,s
OF people than can a imagined
Throughout the world the Nsr,.
has often been caricatured sns
made fun Of. He has been laid i.
and seen as an end man. q MA.
fligate. a man who csreen ard yss,,
TO the burlesque which he should
be serious.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
RrSIvFSS GOFS wHERl
IT'S WE'LL TREATED

Negro business Is a big i'''ss w..
IN life these days. Negroes Dus . sr,
and ride in them. They use s rSs,
nous amounts OF gasoline. -. al Is
must spend money. what brand o.,
most popular. We do not kno~ ...srs
we do know that every COMP
gets a share Of our patronate. IN.
Our Negro tourists our O., ,up.
ers. certainly do not want ~ Inn
port any business which nhsn'' We
OF W. though unintentionally,, ,,,v.
cannot suffer the ignominy OF a. AR
ing into stations where We see gs
children played up as
wnfnrnnnIou oafarn
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
HAVE Orr DRIVERS
SEEN THESE BOARDSi

A local official Of the eo ,na, Ne
Informed me the other DAY s,1 10
had never thought Of the p, Ssss sIs
terms Of harm. we know ins's r !.
those who would see y ne ne. rho
But. we know there are o'p ss a Il
take the Jest and make nue.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
(See picture on page u
BY SAMUEL 7. BILLS
WHAT BEST sYMB0LIzEs
, .CIAL CHARACTERI>TICsi

Nothing Is so bad, but thinking
makes Il so. There comes time IN
the historical life OF any race minor
or major. when Il feels that the best
in its culture should be presented
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28


told me you would see him and
siraighten out that little matter
about The Negroes"
"weil. / did talk TO Schmi,t bu,
he seems dead set against Negroes
using the front entrance. II does
seem rather silly 10 argue about
which door 10 use when there are
so many life and death problems.
You're no doubt thinking OF the
school you promised the PEOPLE OF
the east district"
"Tha could be considered more
impcftant than arguing about who
enters which door. think you're
taking this matter TOO seriously.
The manager OF the Clifton is al
ready throwing precedence 10 the
wind when he even allows Negroes
10 mlng.e socially with the
whites
'Fcr some cock-eyed theoretical
reasoning en- the racial question
commend ne 10 our 50 called south
ern gentlemen" Lanham said.
after al Ianham the Negroes
must realize | don't own the Hotel
Clifton
"ynu know something Arnold
Lanhaai leaned toward Bruce. I'm
Just waking IN 70 the fact that
have hciped porpetrate huge hoax
on our state. You've got as much
business being governor As have
doing a fan dance on top OF the
cap.tol dome. but us your funeral
noa NJ stepping down"
Ard turning quickly Lanham left
Bruce siiiuE perplexed before his
desk.
Chapter 10
The dining hall OF the Hotel
Clifton was ablaze with lights.
Clear tyS;al chandeliers sparkled
and shown brillicntiy as the re-
fectcd tie cleaning silver sery-
ice. Large cut glass bowls held
beautiful flowers OK various colors
making miniature flower gardens
out o. each long table At the
window were red velvet curtains
with gold metallic thread, form
ing graceful plumabed pcacocks
near each border. Truly the room
could be called a poets conception
Of fanques hail IN kings palace.
Paintings by PETER Breughel. De
Vino and other great masters
lined the ivory tinted walls.
Cow nor Arnold, though genial
and smiling appeared III at ease as
wa'e1od from the reception room.
ca, ii guest as they entered.
Caroline was beautiful in her
pride as the daughter OF the new
governor and managed 10 give
wilhtr Blaine. her former and
much harrassed finance, charming
smile.
barbara was regal IN black net
with a corsare of red and white
orchids. Her light brown hair glis-
tered under the bright lights. Like
her brother. age often turned anxi-
Gus eyes toward the door.
Mr.. and Mrs John Blaine, Will
rcrs parents felt that the occasion
warranted their presence. and so
they we're on hand to give the new
governor all the assistance posi-
bic
WILDER was sitting proudly be-
sides Caroline who was generous
~ hcstowing her most charming
smiles upon him.
Wilbers father was tall impos-
ing man. inclined towards stout
ness. His dark brown hair shared
honors with few gray hairs here
and there. He had made millions in
stocks and bonds and had seat
on the stock exchange in Wall
street.
Mrs. Blaine was a little above
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28
Chapter II

The morning following the COVER
nor's banquet the news broke.
The mayor vetoed the appropria-
ton for the east side school. Even
as Mayor Hinch sat at the COVER
nor's banquet table the people cf
the east side We're planning their
fight for the school.
Rev. Mr.. Barton. realizing now
for certainty that smart politi-
els had involved him and his group
no ring Of chilany and lies. He
had raised his stopped shoulders a
little higher and declared we'll fight
this thing thru
The Friendship League met hur-
ridlv and drafted letter that was
riedly TO Bruce the next morning
AS he sat at his deck in the capital
The letter read
Confined next week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-28

pale. He knew Barbara was wor-
ried about Conrad and what he
Light do knowing Philips black
moods, his quick out bursts OF tenn
per made him foe 10 be feared
And conrad did not love his vile
and unless pride held him, there
Was no telling what might happen
Ugly rumors we're already flying
in several directions.
The laughter OF his guests. the
small talk that always attended al
fairs Of this kind was in evidence
Bruce tried TO join in, but his words
we're few, his smiles forced.
AT last the program got under
way. He was introduced by the
mayor. He gave his talk. His guests
applauded him. The press photogra-
piers took pictures. On the sur
face the banquet wN grand sue
cess. Only Bruce and Barbara felt
ike Deaths heed at the feast. The
empty seats seemed TO stare at him
mookingly.
Members OF his official family
made speeches. pledging their con-
unucd loyalty. His campaign work
trs cheered him TO the rafters, with
Long live our CHIEF
Mrs. Blaine eyed the crowd with
disrasie. She whispered 10 her hus-
band II feel positively soiled with
all this rim ram she raised her
lorgneiie and gszed at Bruce. The
governor looks fatigued and no
wonder. | can't understand why he
lei himself in for this sort OF
thing His hired help could have
done the honors for this crowd.
Her pairician nose Was turned al
an acute angle that showed she was
entirely out Of sympathy with the
cause OF the banquet.
The Wild applause had died and
momentary lull took irs place.
I.usty voiced paper BOYS could
he heard coming nearer. They pass
cd the hotel. their voices ringing
clarion like Negroes Boycott GOV
ernor's Banquet. Refused 10 Ride
Service Elevator--will Fight For
school 49, Their voices died away
as they ran on down the street.
The words had penetrated every
corner Of the large dining room
and almost complete silence fol
lowed. The hand begin the closing
song. America The Beautiful"
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31
COUNTY CIVIC LEAGUE
AND BANDS send OFF"
INDICTED MEN TO CAMP
Gary-Kimball Bands Honor
Men Going to Training Comp

The Gary and Kimball high
school bands, with Conductor
S. G.. Hough, played spirited
music in Welch last Wednesday
in honor Of the several indicted
into service who left for camp
on train No. 16.
The County Civic league with
president Attorney l.. p. Miller
sponsored a short program at
the WEIGH station last Wednes-
day morning at 9:20.
The band played "Militaire
Escorte followed by THE Star
Spangled Banner"
The president made the intro
ductory remarks and introduced
Legion Chaplain Alexander Gre
CORY who delivered real and
vital message to the boys en-
route to camp. He cautioned
them, and also commanded
them to be brave, honest and to
give good account of them
selves in whatever position they
may find themselves. etc.
This was followed by Berlin's
God Bless America" Then the
bands played until train time.
Due to problems of transport
tation but "a of the 100 band
were able to be present.
However, many were loud in
their praise for the manner in
which the bands rose to the oc-
casion. ......
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31
Mcdowell Escapes Snowfall

The snowstorm that ragged
over most of the country early
this week passed over the Free
State, bringing but a trace of
snow, and including n chilling
drop in the temperature.
According to legend. the low
ly ground hog will break his
winter nap Feb. 2 and emerge
and observe whether or not his
shadow is visible, and decide if
ne better go back for a 6-weeks'
additional nap while winter rag
es outside. r.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31
Safety Education Conference
Meets In Charleston

INSTITUTE.-The seventh an
nual West Virginia state safety
education conference met in
Charleston at the Daniel Boone
hotel Jan. % to 25. On the open
in day a meeting and discussion
to formulate definite state pro-
gram was held at the West Vir-
gmia State college.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31

The pastor Rev. r. II. McKoy,
will speak from the subject.
Witnesses for Jesus" Sunday
morning at Galilee Baptist
church. All services will be con-
Quoted by the junior church.
Sunday School will be conducted
by Cecil Taylor at 9:45 a. m.
The junior dpeacons are
Cecil Taylor, David Dudley,
Herbert Edwards, Otha Fuller,
Jr., and Otha Raymore
Music will be furnished by
the young peoples choir as,.ss
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31
MONEY TO LEND

MONEY TO LEND to school
teachers in Mcdowell and adj
joining counties, on easy month
ly repayment plan. No CO.
signers required. Address: Loan,
p. o. Box No. 800, Lynchburg,
Virginia. ..
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31
KEYSTONE news

Mr.. Alonzo Harris, proprietor
of the Brown Tavern of Key
stone, accompanied by Robert
Hairston a successful bushes
man of Williamson, and Richard
Brown of Kimball, left Monday
for a three-weeks' visit with
Mr.. Harris sister in Tampa, Fla.
Mrs. Stuart A. Calhoun is
visiting her son and friends in
Columbus, Ohio.
DIR. P. G. Howard is patient
in Providence hospital, Bluefeld.
Mrs. Mamie White and Mrs.
Whittico have returned from
Pittsburgh where they attended
the marriage of their son and
nephew, Ralph w. White II.
Mrs. Evelyn Robinson Of
Kimball, was calling on friends
here Wednesday.
Miss Odell Burks of Salem,
Va, was the weekend guest of
Mrs. Alice Owens.
Charlie Hickman of keystone,
and Herman Ascue of Land
graft, were visiting friends in
Bluefeld Sunday.
Mesdames Alice Owens, Hilda
Carter, Martha Mccain and Nor
inc Hickman attended the PTA
meet in Eckman Wednesday.
Bridgeford Circle No. 703 held
a very interesting meeting
Sunday afternoon in the home
of Mrs. Norine Hickman. A very
fine lecture to the children was
given BY Mrs. Lydia D. Hannah,
Past Worthy Matron. The fol-
lowing officers for the year were
elected: President, Miss Virgie
Owens; vice. president Miss G.
Patterson; financial secretary,
Miss Dorothy Lawson; record
ing secretary, Miss Anna M.
Owen; sen. conductor, Miss Lou,
Stokes; junior conductor, Miss
Anna Lawson; inside sentinel,
Earl Carter; outside sentinel,
Floyd Hickman; matron, Mrs.
Norine Hickman. The next meet
ing will be held Feb. 9 at $50
p. m. II
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31
GARY news

Mrs. Ella Ross of Hungarian
Hill, has been on the sick list fol
| several days.
Mr.. Blaine Clark of Ream
was a business visitor at ConIey
Chapel Sunday.
Mr.. Ed Bufford of Glen Rogers
was recent visitor to Gary.
Mrs. Allie Allen of Hungarian
Hill was visiting friends in AL
pheus Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hender-
son were the dinner guests of
MIR. and Mrs. Anthony Hender-
son Suday.
Many people from Gary attend
ed the funera of Mrs. G.. c..
George at Tiptop, Va, Monday.
Mrs. George was a former resi-
dent of Gary.
Mrs. M. T. Garrison Louise,
johnson and Kenneth Page were
business visitors in Charleston
last week.
Delegate Fleming A. Jonc, Jr.
was a visitor in Gary Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maceo Smith
are the proud parents of twin
boys born last week.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-01-31

TIL neral of Mr.. T. G.. Ia
tum was held at Grocer Temple
Tuesday at two o'clock, with
Elder Paul Jones officiatin and
Grocer senior choir rendering
music. .. -.
Mr.. Tatum was a respected
citizen and lived quiet life. He
had been in failing health for
some time but his death came
as a shock to his many friends.
He was apparently as well as
usual when he became i'll Tues
day morning. He passed away
Thursday morning at 3 a. M.
The body was prepared by the
Kimball Undertaking company.