The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-05-31
River Rouge
BY Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Boone
Decoration Nav

IL II strange now Otten one can
notice the change from the original
cause for celebration TO an ap-
parent motive that Is not only very
different but nearly obliterated the
original idea OF the observance.
Christmas is celebrated more as
season OF giving and frivolity
than as day on which the worlds
Saviour was born. Easter Is re-
membered for displaying new
Spring attire and not as much for
the commemoration OF the death
and resurrection OF Christ Thanks
giving climaxes the football sea-
son and there is little thought OF
the giving thanks for the blessings
received.
In like manner Decoration or
Memorial Day has become day for
picnicking and leaves little time
for reverence TO those who gave
their lives in a futile attempt to
make the world safe for democ-
racy.
Despite this change, the unset
tied state OF affairs and whirling
turmoil OF threatening was will
force us at least for a brief mo-
ment, 70 forget our hot dogs. bar
becued ribs and pop and 10 won
der II a year from now we will
still have the privilege OF basking
. in the sun and shade OF country
free and not yet fully ensnared in
the web II the black widowed spi-
der, war Here's hoping that we
may. But for today may we all keep
the intimate association with ma
ture In some shady park or grove
and there permit its peacefulness
TO so impregnate our souls that
our mind will be forced to think
and act in such manner that a
year from now ohr home will still
be the land OF the free.
Notice
On several occasions we have re-
quested our readers to let us hear
from you concerning your various
activities that would be interesting
for others TO read and know about.
The general response 10 this re-
quest has not been 30 good and as a
result nearly every Monday morn
ing we are in quandary as to
what We might put in the column.
In order that this might not hap
pen so often and In order that this
column might be interesting every
week. we again ask you 10 let us
know about your club work. social
activities. etc. or leave the bare de-
tails in the mailbox at the center.
Well do the rest. Thank you.
Mrs. James Choice of 467 Polk
street has returned home from
Clinton, SC, where she had been
visiting her relatives for several
weeks.
The annual Childrens Day will
be sponsored June 23. Inasmuch as
our children as usual are to be in
cluded in this celebration, an APP
peal is made 10 the parents to do
their share in financing this AFFAIR.
Solicitations will be accepted at the
center. Clarence Sabbath Is chair
man OF the Committee on Solicita-
tons.
More than twenty children play
fully enjoyed birthday party Civ
en- for little Alfred Sonny Bold
en- Saturday afternoon At the CEN
ter. Mrs. Bolden. his mother. of
557 Holford street. was assisted by
Miss VILLA Mae Sullivan in serving
refreshments n d supervising
games.
The River Rouge unit OF the
Young Valois Palmer Post, No. 81.
met in the special call meeting at
the home OF Attorney Neusom OF
Polk avenue. Friday. May %. TO
perfect plans for the BOX social TO
he held at the Community center
Saturday, June 2S for the girls.
Those not having daughters, must
borrow one for this special AFFAIR.
We are looking forward for a
gigantic success and our entire
community Is expected TO have a
hand in this. Mesdames OFFICER.
Manning and Cook. co-chairmen.
conducted the meeting. Mrs. Neu-
oNiu vac th0otH ~ tHt chairman OF
the affair. A call meeting will be
held at the home OF the president.
Mrs. Earl Weaver on Tuesday at 1
pm.
Mrs. A. b. Vaughn is publicity
chairman.
NJ. John AME
At the regular Sunday morning
service Presiding Elder washing
ton preached on Request for Pow
err" His text was from Acts ia.
The Senior choir sang under the d.
rection OF L. Harrison. Several
ministers and visitors were pres
ent. The Rev. Nelson Pryor IL pas
tor.
/ Church reporters are urged 10
submit their news for publication
not later than $3.50 every Mo day
morning.
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