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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
Butter and Zoos

Detroit, Mich, Feb. s.
BUTTER-Best creamery in tubs
29h @301ac.
EGGS - Current receipts, 15% C;
dirties, 14Ac; checks, lac.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
To Speak Sunday

Roscoe o. Bonisteel, attorney at
law, Ann Arbor, will speak at a
mass meeting Sunday afternoon at
o'clock at the Brown Chapel,
A. VI. f. Mr. Bonisteel will speak
in place Of Judge George W. Sam
pie who was unable TO come.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
Ypsilanti Briefs

Of Representatives but not yet APP
proved by the senate.
City Fortunate
Ypsilani residents are fortunate
in having a supply OF coke, held
over from last year. in the city
yards, City Engineer T. Fred Older
said today. Other cities in the state
are finding it difficult to obtain
coke to supply their residential
needs. The cost OF the coke in Ypsi-
lanu is about two dollars less by
the ton than in Flint and Pontiac
where it is now being sold for ap-
proXimately ten dollars.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
To Aid Taxpayers

J. N. Bridges OF the State Tax
Commission will be in the Ypsilanti
Savings Bank Tuesday, February
II, TO assist taxpayers in filing IN
tangible tax returns.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
DriNers PaX

Two local residents, Walter
Hatch and Vivian Beardsley. paid
So each in municipal court Friday
for speeding. Louis Harmon. this
city, and Arthur Rogers. Saline,
each paid 1885 for driving without
operators licenses on their per
sons. The following paid 81 each
for minor violations: Robert Har-
court. Mrs. Floyd Malloon. GraEt
Allison, and Theron Kersey, Ypsi.
lanti; Edmond Hollifield, Belleville;
J. F. Hofer, Dexter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
Gone Since tuesday

0OnC ClNCC hNsHdg
Friends and relatives OF Miss
Elizabeth Faunce, IS, FoWlerville,
a student at Cleary College here,
have been trying TO locate her since
Tuesday when she left her resi-
dence, taking her books with
her. She left no forwarding address.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
Daily Market Report
Grain

Detroit, Mich, Feb. s.
WHEAT-No. Z RED. IN CARROTS.
92c.
BARLEY-No. l, feeding, 55c; new
mailing, 60q64c.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08

Vegetables
Detroit, Mich, Feb. s.
CARROTS No. l, 65Q75c bu.
CABBAGE-No. /, 60975c bu.
BEETS-No, l, 40Q65c Blu.
POTATOES-New. No. l.. 75q9Oc
bu.
oNIONS-No. /, dry. 60975c so lbs.
CELERY-No. !. 25Q35c doz. bchs.
PARSNIPS-No. /, 65q S5c bu.
SPINACH-No. !. 50475c bu.
PEAS-Black eye, S14l.35 Blu.
CAULIFLOWER - No. /, 75c %
soc. bu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08
Fruit

Detroit, Mich, Feb. s.
APPLES-McIntosh. No. I. $3.50
$50 bu.; Delicious. No. /, $1.4O0
1.75 bu., Jonathans, No. /, 9OcQ
$125 bu.; Northern Spies, No. l,
$l.5061.75 Blu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-08

ASSESSMENT ROLL NO. 30
For Sidewalk Improvements on both
Avenue Northvrsy-D the South Line
OF Gordon street.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
strphttt 81. Jaaptr

GREENWICH, Pa-Stephen Fran
els Jasper of So West Street, Geneva
N. Y, died Thursday evening, Dec. 19
at his home following an illness of a
week.
Mr.. Jasper was formerly employed
in Greenville by the B. & L. E. Rail
road Co., from Oct. 1, 1899, to March
1, 1888, when he was pensioned. He
was in charge of the private cars. Mr.
Jasper had also served in the U. S
Navy on the flagship Swatara.
He was a member of the North
Presbyterian Church, Geneva, N. Y, a
member of the Veteran Employees
Association of the B. & L. E. He be-
longed to the Bay City Lodge of the
Order of Masons in Erie, also the
Sumner Lodge of Grand United Order
of Odd Fellows, 1884, and Patriarch
No. 3, Boston, Mass.
He is survived by his wife, DR.
Fannie L. Jasper, and two sisters
Mrs. VIM. Ferguson and Mrs. Susie
Manning of Norfolk, Va.
Funeral services were held from his
late home, Monday afternoon at
a'clokc. Rev. Alexander Thompson
pastor of the North Presbyterian
Church oficiated. Interment was
made in Sandhill cemetery.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
JAN. rs SET
AS NATIONAL
DEFENCE DAY

NEW YORK-A call to its members
and the American public throughout
the country to galvanize public opin-
ion in their communities to concrete
action against the segregation and
discrimination in the Army, Navy and
Air Corps, and the barring of colored
workers from jobs in national defense
Industries, was announced here by the
National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People.
The campaign, according to associa-
ton officials, includes celebration of
National Defense Day" on Sunday,
January 26, when mass meetings will
be held in key cities throughout the
country. National groups including
churches, welfare, fraternal, social and
labor organizations that have worked
with the Association in the fight to
pass the Anti-lynching bill will be ask
ed to cooperate in the campaign.
The association urged its members
to work out community plans for call
ing upon ministers to set aside a part
of their Sunday services on January
26 for the voicing of protests against
The guardian., 1941-01-04

HEM ENWAY
FOUNDATION

The new year finds the Armstrong
Hemenway Foundation, 43 Rutland
Square, Julian d. Steele, director. off
to good start with an extensive. all
inclusive youth program the newest
phase OF which is now being launched
1t will be devoted to work among col
lege students. wa
Sensing the lack of intercourse he.
tween the ever-increasing number Of
Colored students in institutions of
higher learning here, the Foundation
is giving its fullest support to the for
nation of student center for the mr.
pose of bridging this gap and creating
greater solidarity between students
OF various colleges. With the spaci-
GUS facilities of the Foundation in a
quiet environment, students will meet
from time to time to become acouain,
ted, discuss and attempt to solve prob
lens common to students, and particu-
iarly those pressing ones peculiar to
the race; such as displacement after
college. The displacement and Voca-
tlonal Guidance departments of the
Foundation will cooperate to the full
est degree along this line. Some of
the most outstanding authorities in
various fields at New England univer-
The guardian., 1941-01-04

The pilot of the big ferry-boat on
the North or East River in New York,
instead of heading straight into the
slip, usually takes his boat beyond the
ferry slip because he knows that when
the propellers are slowed down, the
boat will be carried with the tide be-
yond the pier, and so he runs his boat
further into the tide before he allows
it to drift
To those who do not know about the
current in the river, this seems like
wasting time and effort But this is
precisely what every successful man
is called upon to do in his struggle to
win out. He must give more and work
harder than merely enough to get
across" He must always allow for
the margin of waste and Ineffective
ness in every plan.
He can't say that to build a house
will cost $50 much"-mentioning the
exact cost of labor and materials
and then lay aside just enough money
to meet these expenses. If he's wise
he'll add about ten percent and prepare
for the extras. Same way with run
ming an automobile. 1t always costs
The guardian., 1941-01-04

foot, or four-leaf clover can bring good
fortune to a sinner. Christ is the
remedy for sin, and without Christ all
doers of evil will be victims of misfor-
tune when their souls plunge into hell.
1t is a blessing to live a good life
and no one act of carelessness or CO.
incident in mans life can snatch him
from the fold of God to allow him to
be destroyed by the evil winds of mis-
fortune.
Let it be known to all men that no
medium, or soothsayer, or palm
reader can determine the destiny of
man. The spirit of your mother, rela-
tive, or friend knows nothing and can
do nothing to determine your future.
The bible unfolds the secret of the
crystal glass which dooms the sinner
to hell and promises a home of peace
for the righteous. The bible presents
Christ who knows all things and will
reveal all things, who can do all things
for those and only those who will step
out of sin and believe that Jesus
Chrlst-God's son-can cleanse him
from all sin. The cross of Christ still
S't.tlN'o 1OI WuOSO6N6I Will.
The cross of Christ cannot determine
the destiny of man, for as He hung
there bleeding, crying unto His Father,
praying for those that could not under
stand, the thief that hung there beside
Him believed and his soul was won
into the kingdom. Christ opened the
door of destiny, and man is to choose
which way he will go. Christ made
the impossible possible, ripped asunder
the veil of the temple, paid the price
for mans redemption, opened up the
road to heaven and called unto all to
take up His cross and follow.
So, let us enter the New Year with
hope, with determination, casting aside
all fears, believing and knowing that
If God be on our side, it matters moi
the things that befall us in life. fo1
He alone doeth all things well.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
City News

Miss Margaret Gitten of York, Pa,
a student at B. U. and residing at
Mrs. Fitzallen's in Cambridge, spent
the holidays at her home.
Mrs. Portal Bird Daniels of D. c.,
Mrs. Crystal Bird Fausett of Phila.
and Miss Birdie Bird of Bordentown,
N. j., are visiting their uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Walker of Wig
ellsworth st. They have enjoyed many
courtesies, including an at home by
their aunt, Mrs. Minnie Walker and a
family party by Mrs. Lovett Groves
on New Years Day.
Scores of children from South End
and Roxbury frolicked at a party
given by the Edna Black Associates,
Christmas Eve at headquarters, 1876
fremont st. Music and games were
featured amusements and ice cream
tonics, cake and candy were dispensed
to the jubilant young folks.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
Margins For Safety
By DIR. CHARLES STELZLE

more than the figures given by the
salesman.
But it's especially in the bigger
things of life that We'll have to think
of the margins" Most men fail in
business because they haven't allowed
for the extras-the necessary margins
for safety. There are always extras
about which you cannot know when
you start out.
It's the man who is prepared for the
"extras" who lands inside the slip
he doesn't have to waste time trying
it over again, because he failed in the
first attempt-as some careless,
thoughtless, or lazy pilot sometimes
does, trying to land his ferryboat.
Margins for safety and success
aren't always expressed in terms of
cash-for poise, and decision, and
cheerfulness, and mostly character
count for more than money, in putting
things across" That's why many a
"poor" man who hasn't much money
wins out. It's because his margins for
safety consist of resources which
money cannot buy.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
ERttFr On Thr
6narAtatt
SAYS LEADERS" FAILED 972ND
PARTY

OA1C LEADERS" FAILED 372ND
PARTY
10 the Editor of The Guardian
Ihls is an open letter to the Com.
mlttee for the Reception to the 372nd
Battalion, December 27.
l am one of the humble citizens who
contributed all that I could afford 81
to the committee for the Farewell Re-
cception to our boys who are soon IN
Ieave their wives and children for a
years training to better prepare them
selves to serve their Country if called
upon. The sacrifice is great that thev
are called upon to make. They will he
gone for an entire year that we will he
amply protected when the "call;'
comes. ''ii
Yet l have seen none of the names
OF the outstanding citizens" in vonr
published list each week. These men
and women, political leaders and iob
noi9ers who are constantly calling on
US Tor either money or support to fool
potn political parties that they are the
leaders are always found wanting
when there is something worth while
Tor them to support. Where are these
leaders, asleep until another campaign
comes around or another drive?
Did the Committee fail to write
these Leaders of our Race for a con-
tribution? If so, why? Should thew
not be asked to contribute sometime
toward worth while efforts of the Gift
z2ens? Many of them were there. some
IN evening attire, crashing the Party
that the humble citizen financed
Speak up, men and women, political
leaders and job holders, and tell Ms
why your dollar was not there with
ours to honor our 372nd Battalion 7
think the citizens whom you call upon
yearly for support should have an an
swer. VA Gil
When will real leader come to lead
us IN Boston? One who will work with
us and for us every day in the yearP
A man or woman who is interested in
our, moral, economic and social welfare
and whom we feel at liberty to call on
when needed and not at campaiSn
time? Is there a person in Boston
whom we can love, respect and who
will love and respect us? If there is
0 God, l ask you in our dire need to
lead us to him.
A HUMBLE CONTRIBUTOR
The guardian., 1941-01-04
FREE WILL COMMUNITY
METHODIST CHURCH, INC,
Rev. ]. S. Myrick, Pastor

Rev. Myrick preached at II am,
Sunday, his New Years sermon from
Gen. IL. All had a good time, Sunday
night, Rev. Thomas Minor preached
for us a good sermon Monday night
was also a great night for the Free
VIII Church and pastor The Sunday
School Supt., Richard Trothers, man
aged everything splendidly. Miss NJ.
F. Word was on the job. Mrs. Alzater
Moore and Mrs. Odessa Williams, Miss
Vedo Rollins, Miss Eula Gains all sing
well. A fine program was rendered
Mrs. Ida Matthew presented the pastor
with Christmas tree gift of $500
The pastor received many other gifts
that would make anyone happy. We
were glad to have had Mr.. and Mrs
R. A. Simmons with us, DR.. Simmons
gave a good talk for himself and wife
as the latter was not so we'll; also Mr.
Harry Johnson made fine talk. Mrs
Ida Matthew always has some gooC
words for the pastor, and money, too
Mrs. Alzater Moore asks each member
of the choir to be present at 800 pm
each Thursday night. Come to church
at II am. land 8 pm. and let us begir
the New Year right.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
S ERM BS
SHEL0H KHALL'S
ELECTRIC CHOIR
Simpson Turner, Speaker
LIES CRYSTAL BALI,

LII II . IN - L AL BALL
1t is a weakness of the flesh to have
desire to look into the future. We
are told to take no thought of to-
morrow, but rather to live each dav
TO total success so that on tomorrow
we may start new task of duty.
we seek to read the signs of the
crystal glass, we pay false teachers to
interpret their meanings, we prav for
visions and dreams and overlook the
reality of the present.
Let 1t be known to all men that the
destiny OF life is determined by the
tthlngs which are put into life; that
they shall reap in the garden of to-
morrow the flowers that blossom from
yesterdays seeds. Also. that thew
must pay for all wrong and be cursed
Tor all ill-dOings; that they shall reap
reward for all good and be blessed
according to the degree in which thew
bless others. 'A'oS
Let 1t be known to all men that the
stars moving in their orbits cannot
determine, and know not of the destiny
OF man. They may tell of the weak
ness OF the flesh, they may point to
OiASoHiIng temptations, they NAV fore
cast the blessings attained by making
use OF lnborn talent and forecast the
tears of remorse caused by the neglect
ing OF the same. But, never has there
oeen and never will there be born ON
earth man whose destiny was or is
TO be determined by star.
Let it be known to all men that No
Phase OF superstition has ever had or
VIII ever have a part in determining
the fate of man. No black cat. no
walking under a ladder, no spilling of
salt, no breaking of a mirror. no full
moon, no witch on broomstick. no
ttwo-dollar bill, no lucky coin, no cut
ting through funeral cars has ever
played or will ever play a part in the
destiny of man. ''
AS good health is an attribute of
clean and healthful living, so is good
fortune an attribute of hard and hon
est labor. 1t is chance to live a bad
life, and there are no hokus-poLus
methods of salvation. No charm, rabbit
The guardian., 1941-01-04
mnt. MnttrnR Trnttrr
Editor and Publisher
1901 1884
PROMOTING DEMOCRACY


1t was to be expected that Chief
Justice Hughes in any discussion of
democracy would take high and sure
ground. That is what he did in his ac-
ceptance address last week to a dele
cation from the National Conference
of Christians and Jews who brought
him an award from the conference
which lauded his contribution to the
improvement of human relations and
advocacy of national unity" The chief
justice said in part:
Popular elections express the will
of the people, but back of that will
must be the true democratic spirit
which alone can save us from the ex-
cesses of the rule of force.
Liberty cannot be conserved by ma
jority rule unless the majority hold
sacred basic individual rights regard
less of race or creed, so that, along
with our differences of view, political
and religious, we have deep and abid-
ing sense of human dignity and worth,
and hence of our capacity for friendly
cooperation in pursuit of common
ideals of justice.
"Rancor and bigotry, racial animosi-
ties and intolerance are wholly incom-
patible with that cooperation. They
are the deadly enemies of true democ-
racy, more dangerous than any exter-
nal force because they undermine the
very foundations of democratic effort. y
This has been said before, MANY
times; and it needs to be said often
in order to promote, as the chief ius-
tice declared, "an effective expression
of the sentiment which vitalizes our
democracy. For more than a century
now the country has been complacent
about democracy. Much about it was
taken for granted. There has been
little evidence of a people inclined to
interpret and understand the "Ameri-
can dream" and much less inclination
to make the dream real and triumph.
ant. And because of the general in.
difference and complacency, foreign
doctrines have seemed more desirable
to growing number of the discon-
tented. Perhaps making the discon.
tented more cynical has been the in.
slped and puerile endorsement of de-
mocracy by spread eagle words instead
OF substantial support by deeds that
would propel it's development.
The threats of the war may be the
needed means to rouse the nation from
its lethargy. 1t is time for believers
In democracy to be wide awake; fol-
earnestly setting about the job of saw
ing the American dream" before il
is destroyed completely. The weapon
against its destruction and the means
for its survival are one and the same,
speedy and concrete growth. Paradox,
lcally, it has to grow to live! 1t can.
not thrive in soil stony with bigotry
and intolerance.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
EntattnRl 6nntrH
HaHHfH


Funeral services for Emanuel
Comes, Boston embalmer, who dice
Thursday, December 9, were held al
Willard F. Reid Memorial Chapel
Monday afternoon, December % al
two o'clock.
Rev. Richard M. Owens assisted by
Rev. j. H. D. Bailey, officiated. In.
ternment was at Mt. Hope cemetery
Mr.. Comes, twenty years a resident
OF Boston, was a graduate of Everett
Evening High School, and learned en-
oalmlng at the New England School
of Embalming.
His wife, the former Amanda Smyrl
and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Celia Snyrl
came on from Camden, S. c., for the
funeral.
The guardian., 1941-01-04

discrimination under the national de-
tense program. The plan calls for
flooding Congress with postcards, let
ters and kilograms, urging the aboli-
ton of all discrimination in the coun-
trys armed forces and the opening up
of job opportunities to colOred in de-
tense industry in the skilled as well as
unskilled occupations. The plight of
colored youth, under the national de-
tense set-up, will also be pictured with
the participation of N.A.A.C.P. youth
councils in the drive.
The guardian., 1941-01-04

mon by the pastor; subject, "Some
Great Prayers of the Bible" Music
by Senior Choir, w. A. Rhodes, choris-
ter.
This coming week will be observed
as week of prayer with services each
night in charge of the various organi-
cations of the church. All are cordi-
ally invited to attend.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
PLEASANT HILL BAPT. CHURCH
Waumbeck Street, ROxbury
Rev. Samuel Bullock, Pastor

Sunday, Jan. 5, 1910, the first in the
new year, communion and fellowship
with reception of new members will be
observed. In the afternoon those tax
ing part in the service conducted by
the Interracial Fellowship Forum will
be Rev. Henry G. johnson and congre-
cation, DR.. Roberts and Mr.. Bergman
who will give an illustrated lecture.
The guardian., 1941-01-04

The meetings will not lack the social
sites will participate in this program.
aspect. Teas, socials and banquets will
find a place on the program.
The first meeting takes place on
Saturday evening, January II, at the
Foundation, at 500 pm. All college
students are cordially invited to attend
and take part in this unique venture.
The guardian., 1941-01-04
CHURCH NEWS
FIRST AFRICAN METHODIST
EPISCOPAL SOCIETY OF BOSTON
Gold Charles st. A.M.E. church,
Warren st. at Elm Hill Ave, Roxbur,
Mass.
Rev. o. W. ChiIders. Pastor

Sunday, Jan. 5, 1941-Holy Com
munion Day. 1890 am. Sermon bv
the pastor. Subject "With Jesus in
the School of Prayer" 7:45 pm. Ser
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-24
PRE-DAWN RITES TOMORROW 5:3O
'JulOtta' Swedish Service Planned By Hillside Con.
 greganOnal Church

Naugatuck, Dec. 2A--"JuiottA" is the Swedish flaFIlO for the pre-daWiI ChFistfiias service which viii Dc held tomorrow morning at B:30 o'clock in t1e Hillside Congregational cEluFch. ft is afl ancient service of cendIOs light and Christmas music, and ig held in high esteem by the Swedish people, who have always made much Of the Christmas season. 1E Wag the custom to prepare for weeks fer \ Christmas which lasted to the 18th day after December %. on Christi mas eve there were tFe family gAths erings. But ofl Christmas day Ei1e great occasion was the early faorns ing service ii1 the pariGh churches to which the entIre communities were gati1ered. Only little children and iflyalidS were not present. Tn rural Sweden, the professional Of the whole countryside iii gieighs, to the accoimp9 Of flaming pitch torches atld music from fuii toned sleigh bells, helped make the service the event of tho year.
 aAAy DSA Ns@N Aah bAAE AhhftBh&tV NkkHEGAl tomorrow morning is set in this background. War Haelaad Akoena Mongoflstlind," !" aIi ancient ChFistmAs hymn written for this service, will Ds surg by the congregation Ifl gwedish. For the rest Of the seFylcc English viii be used. There wifi be music by the choir and q sermon by tho pastor on The Government DhalY De on His Shoulders"
 "julotta" is orc Of the laFge sery- Ices Of the year. ft has maintained itself well in ( land Of other Chrigt- mas customs, and is especially pop. ulaF among sens and daughters Of the Swedish immigrants, Rev. 4. Y, Johfeoflu, pastof, said.
 At . D. ifi. tomorrow afternoon, the SlndAy school viii present its afi. iiual Christmas program of Christi mas carols, FecitAtions and candie- lighting. Elton Abramson viii be in charge.