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Evening star., 1941-07-01
Drive Begun TO Push
Safety Record a Year

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, July lin
an effort to stretch the citys safety
record to full year the Junior
Board of Trade today launched a
Evening star., 1941-07-01
Men Who Became n
Since Oct. Is, 1910,
Required to Register
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Who-All men. whether citi-
ZenS or aliens, who have at
tanned their 2lst birthday since
the first Selective service regis
tration October Is. 1910.
Also any man between 81 and
36 who failed for any reason to
enroll in the first registration.
Where-The registration place
designated by your local Sc
lective service board. There
are about 1900 such places
throughout the country.
When-Today. between the
hours of 7 am. and 9 pm.
Evening star., 1941-07-01

safety campaign for July a. which
will continue through August 13.
George Jones, local Safety Coun-
Gil member, said that If the record
OF a year without a fatality is
achieved a safety flag will be hoisted
over the City Hall, to be kept flying
until fatal accident occurs.
Evening star., 1941-07-01

NpulIlS III lIlt dlCd VI DOdIu INU. 90
are registering. They were John and
Tom Gibson. sons of Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas r. Gibson. 1913 Olive street
NE The Gibson twins are homing
pigeon experts and want to join their
birds in boosting the Army Signal
Corpt.
They have about IS birds. all reg
istered with the War Department.
The twins, who have been racing
pigeons for nine years, want to
volunteer "and get started as soon
as possible
IF we can only get in the Signal
Corps" they agreed. 1t will be like
turning a hobby into a vocation" ="
Tom is a skilled laborer at the Gov
ernment Printing Office and John.
a bookkeeper with an electric supply
firm
Two early-rising young men were
registered by an early-riSing Draft
Board chairman. Michael Kapneck
of No. 6, at $50 am. Second to
register was Stanley Samuel Rabino-
witch. 38l7 Tenth street NV. who
told Mr.. Kapneck he had been born
three hours before the end OF
July l, 1920.
Also celebrating his birthday by
registering for selective service was
Jean Yadowsky. a Brookings In
stitute clerk, who came early to
Board No. 4.
One registrant re-routed his tour
of the country so that he could be
in the Nations Capital on registra-
tion day. He was Ray Emil Kullberg
of Rockford, Ill, who registered at
No. 10.
Students Registering.
All the registering at the No. 6
center, MacFarland Junior High.
wasn't being done by 21-year-clds.
Waiting in front of the school were
a number of youngsters about 10
years below the draft age, including
some young girls They explained
they were registering for mathe-
MATES and other summer school
studies.
One of the registrars added selling
Army life TO the prospective Sc
lectees to his regular duties. He
was Maj. Guy Withers. U. S. A.,
retired When one of the young
men disclosed he wasn't too happy
about things, the major chatted
with him as he registered. BY the
time he was through. the young
man said. with grin, that his
only objection was arising so early
in the morning.
IF I was taking the field tomor-
row." said the white-haired major,
I'D like to fili the ranks from the
boys I've seen here. They're all
good boys"
Registering with the 2l-year-olds
was a man of "a. now an employe of
the National Resources Planning
Board. He explained that his Re-
serve commission as lieutenant
had just expired, which required him
| to register.
Expects Deferment.
Walter M. Jones, colored, 1884
Eighth street NV, registered for
the draft at Board No. 25. but he
thinks he has heavy chance OF
being deferred. Jones weighs 272
pounds. Furthermore, Uncle Sam
got him that way.
Here's his story: He used to be in
seminary in Mississippi studying
for the priesthood. Then he came
to Washington and got a job in
the Department of Commerce cafe
terra. Then he joined the National
Guard and became cook. At Fort
Dix he went up from 180 pounds to
his present weight.
"Sampling did it," he said. by
the time the other boys sat down to
eat I was finished"
He also added that the double
Thanksgiving last year gave him
opportunity for two turkey dinners,
Evening star., 1941-07-01

HUGE ARMIES BATTLE FROM ARCTIC TO UKRAINE-From
Murmank ID to the Ukraine the Germans hit hard and fast
today Russians endangered by 90
that reported to have captured Riga and Dvnsk and
red the Germans onward the Dvna River that point
admitted German penetration 80 miles southeast of
Mnsk A German drive through BaranoWicze encrce an
Twin drives through Luck and Lwow "a endangered
another army and threatened Kiev There action the
indicate reported
drives; broken arrows, obectiveS "A. P. Wirephoto.
Evening star., 1941-07-01
Berlin

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08

association. told q large audience
last Friday evening that the restric-
ton question would never be set
tied.
Mr.. Graves was speaking al the
annual banquet of the Wolverine
Bar association. held in the dining
room OF Lucy Thurman Branch
YwCA.
After enumerating many cases
which had been taken to the United
States Supreme Court. Attorney
Graves said that 500 covenants with
restrictive clauses had been filed in
WAYNE County between 1887 and
1910.
The speaker declared that these
restrictions. aimed primarily at the
Negro. while inflicting certain
amount OF damage, would not
strangle democracy.
Chief Justice Edward r. North
OF the State Supreme Court. emu
merated some Of the duties per-
formed ny the members Of the State
High Court. and also stated that APP
proximstely 500 opinions are writ
ten by the court each year.
The speaker stated that The Jan.
uary term had just ended. and thu
justices were preparing their de-
cisions for the April term Other
members OF the state High Court
present were George r. Bushnell
Detroit: Emerson r, Boyles. Char
lotte: Burt u. Chandler. Hudson
walter II. North. Battle Creek
Thomas u. McAllister. Grand
Rapids: and Henry Butzel. Detroit
Judge Glen Gillespie. president
~ the state Bar association. also
spoke. and Attorney Hamilton Jun
Tor. read some ~ his poetry Attor-
ney oscar Baker, BAY City. intro
dueed the various members Of the
court.
The lawyers present were. Rich
mond NJ. Goiightly. Julian Perry.
william Banks. william Flanagan,
Cecil Ward. Allen Bibbs. Francis
NJ. Dent. c. LeBron Simmons. Lloyd
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
Clifton Distin F o r
Court Commissioners

Clifton s. Distin. son OF Oakley
Distin. supervisor OF the City Elec-
ton Commission. is candidate for
Circuit Court Commissioner at the
primary election OF Feb. IT.
Mr.. Distin attended the univer-
sify OF Michigan and is graduate
Of the Detroit College OF Law. BE-
cause OF his understanding Of hui
name affairs and his advanced
knowledge OF the workings OF this
court, Mr.. Distin is well qualified
for the job OF Circuit Court Com
missioner. He is married, the ia
ther OF one daughter and well liked
BY many.
He fayors giving the proper per-
centage OF patronage TO Negroes
and plans 10 cooperate in aiding
The many problems that effect the
Negro group. This is his hrst big
attempt for public office.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
Young Republicans
Endorse Labor And
Foreign Aid Policy

At he convention Of the Nation
al Young Republicans which was
held At Des Monies, Iowa. from
Jan. so to Feb. !, the organization
went on record as fa,oring organ
lied labor also 10 aid he democra-
cies II il means saving democracy
in America.
Featured speakers a. the con-
ven,ion included Governor Stassen,
OF Minnesota: Oren Root. OF Mas
sachusetts; Governor Baldwin. Of
Connecticut: James Robinson Of
Kentucky; and Governor Wilson.
Of Iowa.
Officers elected we're Gordon
Allot. colorado. national chairman;
Gypeie corbin Colorado. national
chairman; Max Gleaves. color
ed. OF Chicago, Illinois vice chair
man.
Colored delegates 10 the conven-
ton included James McCrary. De-
troi,. appointed by Onslow Parish
TO represent the Appomattox Re
publican club: James Stokes, Kan
son. Frederick Hawkins, Iowa and
Max Gleaves. Chicago.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
NAACP viii Celebrate Anniversary Feb a With Dance
FRIENDS WORK FOR SKILLMAN

Leaders and organizations are
actively engaged IN the campaign
70 re-elect Judge W. Mckay Skill
man 10 the Recorders bench. Judge
sksllman again. has demonstrate
ed his friendship for our group. He
has not only, at all times. shown
sympathetic interest in the prob
lens efeciing the Negro, hut ne
has leaned backwards whenever
the opportunity presented itself 70
see that the Negro was given fair
and impartial consideration. He. AZ
all times has tempered justice with
mercy. In addition 10 being most
helpful 10 our group IN the matter
Of securing appointments, he has
gone out Of his way 10 prevent in
Justice from being done.
one OF the cases for which Judge
skilImsn was highly praised for his
stand by The local branch OF the
NAACP. Wolverine Bar Associs-
ton. outstanding leaders and other
organizations. was The Frank Robe
son case. In tina, case Judge skill
man was 50 thoroughly convinced
that the police had heen guilty OF
unwarranted brutality that he per-
sonally took the matter, saw that a
warrant was issued for the police
after IL had been refused by the
prosecutors office, o J owed
through on the case and even left
the bench 10 testify against me
policeman. The wolverine Bar As
saciation. writing n Judge skill
man. said in part" Every member
az INC Wolverine BAR Association |
rejoices in your efforts Of fair play
In exposing police brutality and
your invaluable testimony In the
recent case Of People VS. Jones 4
cona'ser The NAACp and other
organizations sent the Judge letters
Of 4 similar nature
BE sure to 20 TO the polls Feb
II and vote for his reelection
This is your duty. tAdy
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
Exploitation
Continued from Page II

limitations. but an order which w..
sure TO be an approach toward n.
security so lacking in the pr.s.,,
system. Schuyler explained A,,
the new order will be a coll.o..
ism. socialist form o; econou.
which the masses share equally. y.
did not attempt to describe the A..
"collectivism" in detail or TO .u,
gest that It would be ideal HI,
much benefit the new order will 1.
to the Negro, he admitted dso.,.
on who controlled It.
The speaker admonished Nerro.,
to groom themselves. 10 orrsD,,.
credit unions. cooperatives. and i.
Dor unions with whites where tbsv
can. and among themselves wbs,.
they cannon.
"The accusations that prelude.
exist in labor unions are trus !.
said. but racial groups are NOR,
united In labor than in the church.
es. YMCA's and other highly 81.
teemed social institutions o. n.
country Laborers have a commop
problem"
The KEYNOTE Of the address and
height OF profundity was reached
in the closing remarks: THE hoos
OF the Negro lies in Organization
Everywhere the Negro must organ.
ize within the race and with an
other groups who have common IN.
terests. because finally the lob must,
he done WITH white people and
NOT at ALL
Early In the address SCHUYLER n.
fered the playing up by the whts
press OF crime news. activities Of
entertainers to the exclusion Of No.
groes in other fields. as tynical n
capitalist domination. In the iwer.
iy-minute discussion period waM
followed this talk he was asked
what then OF the Negro press thai
eliminates crime news.
He conceded that Ncgroe. aps
whites and that they we're all not
mis- educated. but educated n h..
lieye in the same things Edroa.
'ion,' he said, "indoctrinaies ideas
10 make the people acqusce 10 ex.
ploitation" Nevertheless. you
must remember" he continued.
while We condemn the Negro
press. the Negro press IS the only
one which does tell the real prog.
reSs Of the race"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
Correction!

The last weeks Political 0bser-
walton by Attorney Alfred Casey,
the writer stated that Clifton Rus
sian was appointed 10 his position
in the Traffic court by Judge John
Maher. We wish 10 correct this err
ror. Mr.. Russian was appointed by
Judge Thomas r. Maher.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
Kirby To Play
For NAACP Ball
Feb. n
Dance Will
Mark Anniversary
OF The Chapter

The annual anniversary ball OF
the Detroit branch OF the National
Association for the Advancement
OF Colored People will be held in
Dance Paradise, es4 E. Adams.
Feb. H.
John Kirby and his orchestrs.
featuring Maxine Sullivan, will fur
nish the music.
Mrs Haley Bell chairman OF the
citizens committee sponsoring the
dance. announced this week that
the dance is informal.
Kirby is a Baltimore boy who at
tended the famous Baltimore Con-
servatory OF Music where he per-
fected his trombone virtuosity. and
added the piano and bass viol to
his list OF mastered instruments.
The youngster enjoyed long
stay with Fletcher Henderson. and
then spent few months with the
late Chick webb. He organized his
own band in 1887.
Maxine Sullivan is one Of the
most popular artists before the
public. She ascended the heights
rapidly two years ago with singing
Of old ballards.
Among the patrons for the dance
are; Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Pecter. Mr..
Fred Slaughter. Or. and Mrs. Remus
Robinson, Mrs. c. c. Strickland.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Jackson, Mrs.
Rose Barrett Mrs John W. Overton.
Mr.. and Mrs Edmond Smith, Miss
Ann Atkins. Miss Nettie Alice
Broadus. Mrs. Mildred Gardner. Mr..
and Mrs. George Mabin, Mrs. Hirt-
lean Harberd. Miss Betty Griffin.
Clifton A. Smith. Mrs. Maude Scott,
Mrs. Oslo Ryder. Mrs. G. L. Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hodge. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ashy Willis, James Poe. Mrs.
Thomasina Redfern, Mrs. Ella War
rem, Mrs. Anna McNeal. Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. McFall, Mr.. and Mrs.
lee Darden, Mr.. and Mrs. II. S.
Dunbar. Or. and Mrs. J. ]. Rucker.
Atty. Charles Roxborough, Miss
Hazel Lyman. Mr.. and Mrs Snow-
den Williams. Mr.. and Mrs. william
Hall. Mr.. and Mrs. Brunei Penick,
DR.. and Mrs. Clement Scott, Mr..
and Mrs W. Bradshaw. Atty. and
Mrs. II. r. Taliaferro. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Stockell, Bill Moss. Miss
Beulah Cain, Or W. NJ Matlahiie.
Atty. and Mrs. z. l.. Davenport.
Tim Routt. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Mspp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifton Russian. Mr.. and Mrs.
! Singleton, Doris McCrary, Alma
Earle. Mary House. Cleo McCrary
Mrs. Josephine weathers. Mrs. Fu-
nice Colley. John A. Williams, DIT.
and Mrs r. L. Whitby, Mrs. Will
helmina Brown. Miss Hortense Red
dick, Or. and Mrs. Prince Clark,
Or. n. T. Rollins, Mr.. and Mrs l..
c. Blouni. Miss Mary Swan. Rich
ard Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Tate, Mr.. and Mrs. Ruben
Mosley. Mrs. Eva Green. Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Lewis, Mrs. Elrene
Fslconer, Edward A. Baker, Mrs. ".
p. Beatty, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
Burris. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Smith,
Miss Katherine Tinsley. Adolph
Snipes. Miss Maxine Snipee, Holly
Larkins. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Will
liams. Dr. and Mrs. c. 8. Constable.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
Charles Fisher Named
Deputy Sheriff Under
Sheriff Andrew Baird

Charles X Fisher was named a
deputy sheriff this week by Sherin
Andrew Baird The appointment
was made on the recommendations
81 the First District Congressional
club. wh-ch Is under the leadership
II Emmett 5. Cunningham and Jo-
seph Coles
Mr.. Fisher is graduate o. The
oh school al Ferris INSTITUTE.
Grand Rapids and Wayne uriver-
sify and Detroi, College 81 Law
He is member Of Kappa Alpha
Psi fraternity and has hecn a dem
ocratc delecafe Tor - Years
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08

A. Loomis. Charles W Jones.
Joseph A. CrsiEen. William Golden
Judson Powell, Charles Berry.
Benjamin Lester Harold Bledsoe,
Orlando Stewart, j. H. Thompson.
John X. Graham, Leonard Thomp-
son. James Lee. r W. Van Dyne
Flint; Willis VI Graves. John r.
Morris, Charles Perkins. Robert
Evans. Oscar Baker, oscar Liegett.
Icon Hubbard. Pontiac. Edward
Turner, William Patrick. Sr.
Charles A. Roxborough. Ralph Os-
horne. Charles r. L. Smith. r.
Davenport and Davidson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-02-08
Restrictive Property Covenants Will
Not Strangle Democracy, Says Graves

Tracing the history of property restrictions Attor-
ney Willis NJ. Graves member of the executive commit
tee of the Wolverine Bar association member of the ten
and judiciary committees of the State Bar association
and of the grievance committee of the Wayne County Bar
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-08-23
Shelby News

Mr. Sam McCloud's father WIS
killed instsntly on highu ay 81 II
Ma n Street Tuesday The el trly
G n leman was struck by car
driven by an Italian who lives
south of Shelby.
Mrs Gerdie Lee Bullccks is en-
ertaining relatives from Coaht ma
his week
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Washington
entertained host of their friends
at their cafe Sundey afternoon.
While attending the party we met
friends from Memphis, Gle ksdale,
Greenville, Cleveland, Rosed sic,
and Gunnison. It was SOME party.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-08-23
CIVIL; CLUB 10 MEET
TUESDAY

All members of the Mound
Bayou Womens' Civic Club
are asked to be present at the
regular meeting, Tuesday,
August 10th for the purpose
of ammending certain articles
OF the Constitution.
The Southern advocate. (Mound Bayou, Miss.) 1933-19??, 1941-08-23
4 E0uT TI3,;N
From page !

Mrs. Antoir cite ct lit and
Tommy Cook arrived home from
their vacation trips to Chicago,
Gay, end Memphis.
Mrs. Costello Rouse Co lin is
still On the sick list. She is with
relatives in Cleveland.
Ms. Linnie Johnsc of St. Louis.
Mo-, and Reginald Owens are
visiting their mother-iu. law and
grandmother, Mrs MaItha John
son
Mrs. Sara Fathers suffered q
painful accident lest week. She
sust ined a severe burn on the
b east. She is confined to bed a.
this writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Barroo of
jackson, are visiting the P. M.
smiths.
The Daughter Elks met al the
home of Daughter B. 0. FIELDER
Monday night. 1t wes a '"""
meeting. They planned la
social to be had at Mrs Newly
house Wednesday night.
Mrs. Carrie Dothery spent seve-
raj days here visiting her father
and mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Willis
Bryant Mrs. Doth-ryis from Fort
wayne Indiana.
Mr.. end MRS. Tom Dtlon spent
several hours in Mound Beyou,
sunday saying e6ieu to friends.
rney # for the coast Monday.
Fun fun, and more fun at the
meeting Of the Gay T ers
Wednesday afternoon. Miss Vera
T Huddleson was hostess.
Mr. P. M. Smith returned from
Dorson Springs. KY. Mondey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

The Waterbury 0ymnastic Socie- ty will hold an exhibition and field day at Greco's Park in Town Plot next Sunday afternoon. The event was originally slated June l, but rain forced Q postponement.
 There will be competition on par. allel bars, sidehorse and horizontal bars. The entire group will offer Q mass calisthenic drill and will com plete In high jumping, horse jump ing and running.
 Roland Huchs, who placed high in the recent Eastern gym meet in Lancaster, Pa, will complete as will Ray Lombardo, Mike Iaennaro, Charles Mareelynas and Nick Mof- fo. Leon BuchS will be in charge.
 Girls participating will be Norma Leone who finished fourth In the l94l Eastern meet, Josephine Cron- in, Lillian 8uohS and Julia Russell, Admission will be free and the gen. eral public iS invited.
 Preparations have been com- pleted for the joint picnic of the AA1tilutAliuu w VW V II RAAWAlCe, Lodge 4S, and the Lithuanian Workers Alliance, Lodge 8, which will take place Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock at the Kruge- lis farm, Highland avenue. Card- playing, dancing, and refreshments will he on tho picnic program. Ed Digimas and his orchestra will fur niSh music for dancing.
 Tho committee in charge of ar- arrangements includes Mrs, Marcelle Dlgimas, Mrs. Peter Krugelis, Mrs, Anna Smotas, and Mrs. Isabelle Jankauskas, of the Women'S Alli- ance, and Benie Silkauskas, Dome. nic Matas, and Peter JokubauSkas, of the Workers Alliance,
 Joseph Gallo, president of the Town Plot Community Club, has called a special meeting of the or- ganiNation's picnic committee and tho board of directors for tomorrow night at 7:30 at the home of Pas quale Bergantlno. 666 Wilson street. Preparations will be con- tinued for the clubs first picnic which will take place on July 27 at the Krugelis farm, Highland avenue.
 Members of the committee in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25
Gym Group Stages
 Exhibition Sunday
Greco Park Scene of Competition June 2o-Lithuan. ian Societies Planning Joint Outing Simultaneously
BROOKLYN NEWS

charge of the picnic are Joseph MT. and Mrs. Raymond Dolan, Mir Gallo, president; Michael Russo and Mrs. Pasquale J. varanelli John Carter, Pasquale Bergantino Eleanor Purcaro, James Aurigemma and Michael purcaro.
 The committee in charge of the special party which will be con- ducted for the benefit of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will hold Q special meeting tonight at 8:i5 at the parish hall to complete arr engagements, At Q recent meeting the committee voted to distribute tickets for the annual parish bazaar during the week of July IA. The presentation of 0 special prize will take place at the parish outing which will take place in August at the Bradley Orchards.
 Members of the committee in charge of tho undertaking are Ma tilda DeZinno, Marguerite Mara iino, Anthony DeLeo, Mary Renau- do, John Rossi, Josephine D'An- gelo and Anne Raimo. Rev, Pat rick w. Flynn, pastor of the church, is honorary chairman.
 The Children of Mary Sodality of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will hold e special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock ct the parish hall to complete plans for the an- nual outing which will take place on July 27 at Rye Beach. Margue- rite Marafino will preside,
 About 60 members of the high school girls and boys bowling leagues of St. Joseph'S parish and Lithuanian members of the Dug. gan md Barnard graduating class. es attended Q joint outing held at Lake Compounce yesterday. Rev. Alfred Cabitor was in charge of arrangements.
 Special guests included Rev. Jo- seph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St, Joseph's Church, Rev, Justin Vas- kys, o. s. N. 0 Lithuanian refugee who arrived In this country several months ago and Is now visiting at the st. Joseph's rectory and Rev. Albert zanavioh, The picnic pro- gram included swimming, Q soft. boil game, and Q hot dog roast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-25

There was a record attendance yesterday afternoon and evening at tho annual garden party sponsored
 by the Special Medicine Fund com
 mittee of St, Marys hospital, Over eight hundred attended from the
 Waterbury area and elsewhere. The event took place at the home of Mrs. Frank Floto, Hamilton avenue, The grounds were colorful with lawn umbrellas, and after dark, lanterns strung about illuminated the grounds, Accommodations for over one hundred tables of bridge, blngo, fortune telling booths and other fea- lures were included in the enter tainment, Refreshments were served all afternoon and evening and mu. sic furnished by a recording ma