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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

Last week Upton Blevins, as
slstant Navy editor wrote a hum
orous and interesting poem, Its
Great To Be A Sailor. The poem
showed a thorough knowledge OF
geography and the writer's sense
of humor regarding the tradition
al jokes about the sailor having
a sweetheart in every port.
We heard one on this recently.
A sailor was looking for a senti-
mental card to send to a girl. The
saleswoman said, Here's a love-
Iy sentiment: ITO The Only Girl
I Ever Loved.
Sailor That's the stuff. Give
me a dozen Of them.
There have been so many jokes
about sailors we believe they are
in most cases like those Of mo-
ther-in-laws, a little exaggerated.
How Old Is Halloween?
Halloween long an e d e S
Christianity. History shows that
the ancieM Druids, devil-worship-
ers and believers in human sacri-
flee, made this night an occasion
for carrying on the widest orgies
of their cult. The superstition still
believed in by many that this is
the one night in the year during
which ghosts and witches are most
likely to wander abroad was
largely based on the old Drudi-
cal rites. These early Roman
priests. of Britain would gather
their clans together on Halloween
and with mystic symbols call
forth the wicked souls of the de-
parted. Their principal god was
'Saman, Lord Of Death. So be-
ware!
How Long Do Guineas Live?
These noisy fowls, perhaps like
people, vary in their length Of
life, c. w. Pierce, of Helton, how
ever, has one that has made rec
ord he believes. The old "Guin"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

p. m. the compensation device
would not be in operation, and a
drop-off on either magnetic would
be recorded just as effectively in
automatic" as in manual"
2. Go over the check-off list
carefully.
This is something that can't be
reiterated too often. Prior to take
off go down the Its point by
point, and assure yourself that all
is well in every particular. Am
plify the check-off list if you
must. Being sure that the push
pull knob was forward meant no.
thing with the switch on IMAM
ual." Being sure that the fuel Sc
lector valve was on main would
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

as he called him, who was 1872
years of age died this week from
heart failure. He reports that the
fowl was in his usual good health
when he went to roost, but early
the next morning around 4:3O,
when someone was feeding the
chickens, it was discovered that
the guinea, which had become a
sort of family pet, had fallen dead
in the night.
June In January!
There are a lot of sentimental
songs about June in January"
MAY in December" etc, but
without sentiment and plenty Of
warm weather the calendar has
become almost as badly confused
for a lot of fruit in Ashe, this
year. A. G. Bare, Of Wagner,
this week brought in large tWig
from an old fashioned red June
apple tree that had matured ap-
pies of the second crop for the
year. Who says apples won't out
do themselves in Ashe?
A. A. Rash, Of Crumpler, re-
ports that he has a second crop on
two different kinds of trees. One
is a horse apple and another a
winter apple. Is
Corn On The Cob
Corn seems to be in round mum
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

cockpit Of ascertaining whether
the propeller is in a low-pitch set
ting, correlate your tachometer
readings with your manifold pres
sure gauge readings.
Prior to my take-off, I had no
ticed over 80 inches of mercury
showing in conjunction with no
more than 1000 r. p. m. This
should have warned me that all
was not well, as normal reading
would give about % inches of
mercury for 1000 r. p. m.
Soft your ambition is that
worthy one, to be the oldest liv-
ing pilot heed my three-point
lesson, learned the hard way. It
may help Sc you on.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
NAVAL AVIATOR TELLS
HOW TO LEARN TO FLY

Continued from Page Five)
manual" With a setting of eau
tomato" and with the push-pull
control full forward, the propel-
Ter was set to be automatic only
at full take-off power, with
around $500 r. p. m. At 1000 r.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

The most important single in
strument in a U. S. Navy subma-
rine is the depth gauge. It re-
veals the water pressure on the
outside by which members of the
crew can tell the depth in feet.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

Statistics show that during the
U. S. Navy training period re-
cruits gain an average of almost
ten pounds as a result of good
food, exercise and regular hours.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

All battleships in the U. S. Ma
Wy are named after states in the
union and cruisers Of the fleet are
named after cities in the United
States, although several cruisers
not as yet commissioned will be
named after U. S. territories and
insular possessions.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30
CONCISE PHILOSOPHY
Rv Cooo H0vIoIy

His Photographic eyes were
a time exposure of the
beautiful blond.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-10-30

bers in regard to ears as well a:
shapes this season. Mrs. J. w. Lit
tie, of jefferson, brought in g
large ear surrounded by eight
small ones, making a total Of 6
in one shuck. cav, shucks! Maybe
that corn is trying to increase
production for Defense" someone
declared.
Poetry Corner
This week we received two Sc
lections from Gene Houck, an
Ashe county boy, who is a stu
dent at Berea college. We pass
them on to you.
CONCISE PHILOSOPHY
By Gene HOuck
When twilight is on the field,
Dusk follows the sinking sun;
I'm really quite contented,
Because my works we'll done.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
General

Miss Theola Cromwell Is at home
very much improved after her oper-
alton. Miss Annie Jackson is con-
valescing nicely after very seri-
Gus operation at the University hos
pital.
Miss r. Wormley is representing
the Harriet Beecher Stowe club at
a board meeting at Lansing, Mich.
The Sisterhood circle OF the King 5
Daughters are sewing and knitting
for the Red Cross. They recently
received citation at the state con-
yention at Detroit for contributions
made to the convalescent fund OF
the University hospital. The Pro-
gressiye club gave a shower for the
baby OF Mrs. VIM. Leftridge.
Miss Helen McFadden gave very
successful party at the Washteman
Hall vast Friday, Oct. "a. which
was attended by host OF guests
from lnkster. River Rouge, and
Ypsilanti. as we'll as Ann Arbor.
Harold Runth OF Ann Arbor, sec
rotary OF the local Masons. spent
the weekend IN Chicago. visiting
Mrs. Mary Bridges (Beckley) and
her sister. A cocktail party was
arranged for him at one OF the
spots.
Mrs. Jessie Summers, who was
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
MONROE
By MRS. HAYWOOD CONVICTION

Miss lean X. Coyington enter
tanned at the homecoming at Mich
igan State in Ypsilsnti Misses En-
ma Chapel Eva {. Freeman, Mrs.
Aliva Chapel Leon Parker. Le-
roy Parker. Earl Foster. Wesley
Williams and Willie Hardway.
Those attending the football game
at kentucky State college Saturday,
oct. % n Frankfort, Ky. were:
Paul Lanier. Morris Cheathsm OF
Detroit. Benny J, Covington, Harry
Allen. Miss Emma Chappell and
Leon Parker OF Monroe. They we're
guests OF Roy and Charles Camp
bell and Eddie Nerihle OF Monroe
who are attending school there.
Mr.. and MIS-. l.. V. Covington had
Mrs. Carrie Payton Banks OF Ham
tramck and her father, Ike Boss OF
Atlanta, Ga, as dinner guests, re-
Gently.
Haywood L. Covington. Jr, was
elected business manager and gem
eral supervisor OF his class OF 275
students at junior college at Still
man institute, Tuscaloosa. Ala,
where he is a pre-medical student.
Kindly ket news 10 me by Satur-
day so that may get my column
70 The Tribune Office by Monday
afternoon.
Confined on page l2)
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
ALBION news
BY ALICE CANT

Funeral service was held Satur-
day afternoon at Bethel Baptist
church for John Belts who died
Wednesday after several years
illness.
Mrs. Charles Smith was taken to
the hospital Thursday.
Ben Cleveland OF Fort Custer Is
spending part OF his l5-dsy fur
Tough In Albion.
Marvin Body and George Crow
der returned 10 Custer after their
leave.
Orlando simmons of Detroit vas
guest in Albion Sunday. He was ac-
companied by his wife and daugh-
ter.
Julius Cant. Sr., this week an
nounced the engagement Of his
daughter, Alice Louise to Herman
Turner.
Telford Duncan, his mother and
some friends OF Detroit were in Al
bion Sunday to visit Mrs. Charles
Smith who is. in the hospital.
Eddie Washington. Norma n
Reese. and Roosevelt Coleman were
sent 10 Camp Walters, Texas. from
the Reception center at Fort Gus
ter.
X. l.. Holt returned 10 Jefferson
City, Mo, after spending several
months here. He will be indicted
into the army on his return home.
Kindly get all news to me by SAT-
urday SO that may have the coll
umn in The Tribune office by Mon
day afternoon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01

Last weekend Ann Arbor was
the football capital OF the world
and the mecca for myriads Of
homecoming graduates, former
students and friends. Among those
seen at the football game or at the
many little groups following the
game were. Mrs. Dorothy Taylor
and her friend, Mr.. Ransen Of Min
nesota; Miss Taylor is doing work
in Wayne following her graduation
here last June: Willis Ward. now
with Uuclo Sam: Miss Frances
Raiford OF Detroit, Ombrose Nutt
who is now with an aircraft COM
pany in Dayton, Ohio: Bill McLand.
Oscar Baker, Jr. and his Young
brother, James: and Pool and Hool
OF last years class; "Peewee' Wor-
thum. Othello Thompson and DR..
and Mrs. Honesty.
My friend, Thompson. left the
city Sunday for his home in the
East. His companion en- route to
Washington was Henry McGinnis,
formerly OF the Dunbar. Quite by
accident the two took the same bus.
Both asked me to give their friends
a fond farewell.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
NORTHWEST DETROIT
SOCIAL AND BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
Ry J. c. BRYANT

Mrs. |. b. Wilson and Mrs. L. ID.
Boyd. OF Marks, Mississippi. are in
the city visiting relatives and
friends. Last week. they were
guests OF Mrs. Ella white and other
relatives.
The Big Sisters club met recent
ly at 2O750 Mitcheldale. Refresh
ments were served TO ten members
and several guests. Mrs. Panic
Smith is president; Mrs. Marie
Herbert, secretary; Mrs. Ora Bak-
err, treasurer.
Eddis Sanders. OF 205O7 Green
lawn street. and Mrs. Moline Sand
ers. OF Gardenlane street. in Fern
dale, wish their friends TO know
that they received their divorce In
Judge Ira W. Jaynes court, Oct.
81.
Mrs. Josephine Latimore. OF
Cordele, Georgia, Is the guest OF
her brother and sister. the Lati-
mores OF Wisconsin street.
Mrs. c. Robertson, OF Los Ange-
les California. was the guest OF
MIR. and Mrs. Turner Harris, OF
Roselawn street, recently.
Music yender To Rent
Music vender TO rent for dances
and parties, with use OF records,
on fifty-hfty terms. See George
Robinson. 5000 Smile road.
Mrs. NJ. Payne, Mrs. Marietta
Covington and Mrs. Margaret Payne
OF Louisville, Kentucky, were re-
cent visitors in the city, and were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Payne, OF Greenlawn street.
Millionaire Club
The report OF the Millionaire
club for October Is as follows:
The club has twenty-one members
B-s1O0: C-s4275, total, STATS.
Mrs. II. Hughes bill In No.
115S04713-A.
Miss Rosella Baker, OF Okmulgee.
Oklahoma. Is guest OF her sister and
brother, Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Nunley,
OF Parkside street, in Ferndale.
Death List
The two-year old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Oslo Virgins, OF
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01

Keep in mind our anniversary
and fall opening OF the two centers
st. J,hn Street and the CLIFFORD
street. which will take place some
time l.. November We wish all TO
be present and and out first-hand
lust what is going on through these
agencies.
Troop No. As will hold It's regular
meeting Tuesday evening al b
o'clock al the Clifford Street center.
An scouts take notice and be on
hand.
The Girls Glee club met Wcdnes-
day afternoon al 4 o'clock at the
Clifford Street center and elected
officers for the year which are:
Miss Marie Smith. president. Miss
Acquilla SPOTS, vice president;
Miss Christine Hines. secretary;
Miss lone Robson. assistant secre-
tary. Miss Caziah Carpenter, treas
urer. Miss Mary Jane simpson. So
clsl chairman. Miss Della Mae
Wynn. Sick chairman. Miss Gloria
Reed. Program. and Miss Dorothy
Greene. directrcss.
The Ladies' Glee club is resuming
It's rehearsals Tuesday afternoon al
the Clifford Street center. All la
dies who would like to sing come
out and join.
Mrs. 4. J. Galloway Is inviting
all OF the mothers OF the commu-
nifty 10 Join the Mother singers who
meet every second and fourth sun
DAYS az the Clifford Street center.
Singing together does something
for you. Come out and join.
Adult Play night is here again.
Every adult who is able TO laugh.
talk and walk Is urged 10 be pres
ont the second Thursday night in
November for a Night OF Fun and
Frolic. Don't say I'm too old for
one is as old as he feels and makes
himself Mrs. Beck is chairman
OF the Fun nights.
Socials
nr. A. 4. Clayton Of Saginaw has
insured his baby girl with a Great
Lakes policy.
sAAs aAff4 va - AAof bANAAN TlaAAft va
Toledo. Ohio. are visiting his moth
or and dad MIR and Mrs. Scovel
Hawkins Of sos Industrial. Mrs
Hawkins Is commander OF the Army
and NAVY union Post No SIS.
Qulnn Chapel AME
Quinn Chape AME church OBJ
served their first quarterly meeting
~ this annual conference SUNDAY.
Oct. 2s With Dr. David A. Blake
presiding elder OF the South Detroit
district preaching.
Among he many visitors were
Mr.. and Mrs. Goinss. Mrs. Tolver
and Mrs. J.. Johnson OF Saginaw.
Mich Mrs. C. Booth Mrs. Bette
smith Mrs. Ruby Fitzpatrick. Mrs
Louise Gov, Mrs VI Trip and MIR
Lastor Of Detroit, Mich. Mrs. J. W.
Moore OF Flint and Mrs. p Hol-
brock ~ Kansas and Mr.. and Mrs
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
FLINT NEWS
A. TURNIPsEED. Representative seo7 Main Street

A. johnson and daughter. Miss
Carolyn Johnson. members OF King
Catholic Mission OF Flint
At 3 pm. the quarterly meeting
union services was held. The Rev.
MIR. Baldwin. pastor OF Blackwell
AME church. preached on AN Adj
justed Life Music was furnished
by the Junior choir OF Blackwell
AMEZ church.
At 1850 pm. Mrs. A. Jones, evan
gelst. preached an inspiring SER
mon using for her text. Where is
he that was born the King OF the
Jews
Mrs. V. Allen who has been con-
fined for several weeks was In
services sunday.
The Stewardess board of Quinn
Chapel is serving pre-Thanksgiv-
ing dinner at the church Thursday.
Nov. - Mrs. A. Lynch is the
chairman.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Williams and Mrs.
Mary Lou Williams are the new
members Of the Stewardess board,
The Turner Mite Missionary So
ciety are expecting to go TO the
County Infrmary Friday to do some
missionary work among the less
fortunate. Under the splendid
leadership OF Mrs. r. Crider the
missionaries are progressing nicely
and their work is deeply felt among
the people.
Golden Leaf Baptist
The Rev. W. A. Vaughn called
upon parents and leaders in the
community to discourage Sunday
dances and other such unbecoming
practices OF the young people OF
today.
Colored people use the dance
floor at l am. sunday after the
white people have finished, nr.
Vaughn said. THAT floor is unsani-
tary and exposes Negroes to all
sorts Of disease Religious leaders
ought TO make II their business TO
see that this is stopped"
Kindly get news into me by Sat
urday so that | may have II in The
Tribune Office by Monday afternoon.
CSee page ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01

Roselawn street. died on October 10.
The funeral was held from Mt.
Beulah church, October Rev. Hard
wick, the pastor. officiated.
Mrs. Sallie Mckinney, OF 1882
Gardenlane streetin Ferndale. died
on October "a. at Royal Oak hos
pital. at the age OF 50. She came 10
Detroit from Chattanooga, Tennes-
see, in 1918 and was a member OF
Messiah Baptist church. OF which
Rev. Mr.. Brantley is pastor. The
funeral will be held Thursday eve
ming at l pm. from Messiah church.
on Gardenlane in the first block on
Smile road. The deceased is surviv-
ed by her husband. Fred McKen-
ney, one son. two daughters, three
brothers. six grandchildren and
other relatives and friends.
Rev. Elijah Woods. OF 2lO95 Glen
lodge street. in Ferndale. died on
OttOUtA ~. nv was uVin III AUOnlEO-
merry. Alabama. and had resided in
Detroit for several years. The fun
eral services were held Wednesday
at IL am. from First Baptist
church. Surviving the deceased are
his widow, Mrs. Catherine Woods.
better known as Mother Woods:
three sons, one daughter, one sis
ter, and brother.
Walter Leecock was arrested
Monday at Parkside street on s.
Mile road, on a charge OF imper-
sonating an officer. According 10
Policeman Fred Stancil, Leecock
told him that he was an FBI agent
from Washington, but as he was
unable to show any credentials. Of
ficer Stancil locked him up and
told him TO send for Edgar Hoover
to get him out.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
Ecorse News
BY MILO CASTOR

To the readers OF Ecorse and
River Rouge the writer wishes TO
state that beginning next week and
continuing for an indefinite period
thereafter. opportunity will be Civ
en- in this column for expression OF
worthwhile public views and
sugestuous which interested per-
sons may send in, II the articles and
suggestions which interested per-
by the publishers. All such items
are desired TO be brief and pointed.
whether pertaining TO politics. civic
activities or religion. Your reporter
will give an award on December 20
for the best article written and pub
lished. The Editor OF the Tribune
will he the judge. All that Is re-
CURED is that you be a regular
weekly reader of The Tribune. All
articles should be submitted to
Milo CASTOR. 1897 Eleventh street.
Ecorse. or given TO your newsboy.
Let's have some fun and see what
kind OF a newspaper reporter you
would make.
Lloyd Green was severely beaten
up by gang of jitterbugs last Sat-
urday night. in the presence OF a
policeman OF River Rouge who
had accompanied him to lnkster.
The officer was not molested, but
we wonder why he stood by and
did not attempt 10 stop the fight.
Lloyd has a busted lip. a swollen
jaw and a few fractured ribs.
Mrs. Ola Gill returned recently
from fortniEht's vacation. She
visited relatives and friends in
Pittsburgh. Pa, and Ashville. n. c.
and reports having had fine time.
Among the week end guests in
Ecorse we're: Mr.. and Mrs. +. II.
Glover. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hasway.
MIR. and Mrs. James Peterson all OF
Milwaukee, wisconsin. They were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy
Green. 3s46 Fifteenth street.
Mrs. Mamie Willis is home. after
spending several ways in the
Woman's hospital. where she under
went an operation. She Is improving
nicely and would appreciate a visit
from friends and neiEhbors.
Mrs. Beulah Morton. who has
been III for several weeks. Is up and
around and hopes TO be out again
soon.
Russell Sanford had narrow
escape from death last week. when
a truck In which he was riding
overturned several times. His leg
was broken In three places. hut he
Is doing nicely in Harper hospital,
Mrs. f.. r. Green rs expected
home soon from Henry Ford hos
piatl. where she has been quite III
for some time.
Walter Coliday Is reported doing
fine in Sumby hospital.
First Baptist Church
Services at First Baptist church
were we'll attended Sunday. Devo-
tions were conducted by the dea-
cons and mothers. The pastor in
charge, Rev. Richardson. OF De-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
News From Ann Arbor
By JOHN RAGLAND

here for while this summer, is
again visiting her daughter. Mrs.
Chas. Collins. Or. Vance Summers
OF the No. . hospital in ST. Louis.
who is Mrs. Collins brother, is &C
comparing Mrs. Summers.
Malcomb Miller. son OF Mrs. Bret
Miller is home from camp for a
while.
Mrs. Mildred De Merrill, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Thomas.
gave birth 10 an eight-poVnd boy
Oct. 10. The De Merrils are now
making thier home here. Mrs.
George Thomas went TO Detroit last
weekend TO visit Their son, Anthony.
The guests OF Mr. and Mrs. 4. j.
Lewis at a dinner at Julia's Tea
room last Saturday were: DR.. and
Mrs. Honesty Of Washington, Pa.
and Mrs. S. Carson. DR.. Honesty
is graduate OF the medical school
OF the University Of Michigan. class
OF 1902. Mrs. Honesty is former
resident OF Ypsilanti. Mich.
Correction
Guests OF Miss Ruth Reglski for
the past weekend were: Miss Ar
lene Howard and Charles Coleman
OF Albion, Mich. In the previous is
sue Miss Reglski's name was mis-
spelled.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01

The Dunbar is giving Hall
loNeen party for the young people
Friday. oct 81. There will be re-
freshmenis and everything.
on Friday nov. Z at $50 the
Nightingale club will give a card
party al the Dunbar Refreshments
will be served and plenty OF prizes
distributed. Mrs. X. wagner; presi-
dent Mrs. l.. watson, chairman.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01
ROMULUS NEWS

Romulus Social club met recent
ly at the home OF Mrs. NJ. Richard
son OF Wayne road. This being the
clubs social meeting. members
were entertained by Mrs. NJ. King.
Luncheon was served to members
and out-of-town guests: Miss Made
line Craig. Mrs. Ray Collins. Mrs.
Mary JEFFREY, Mrs. Ruth Wise, Mrs.
Audrey Bell all Of Detroit, and
Mrs. Mary Bell OF Sumpter.
Kindly get news 10 me by Satur-
day so that | may have my column
in The Tribune office by Monday
afternoon.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-11-01

Our deepest sympathies to the
family OF Emerson Adams, who
died last Friday night at Soldiers
home in Dayton, Ohio. His body
will be shipped TO Ann Arbor for
burial. MIR. Adams had been in a
serious condition for some days,
and Friday his daughter, Mrs. Ruth
Carr and Mrs. Larabell Reynolds,
and his sister, Mrs. Marjorie Bry-
ant. were summoned to his bedside.
Emmerson. Jr., OF Chicago and Mrs.
Marjorie Bryant OF Ann Arbor also
survive him.