The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-09-13

Ten thousand Catholic women
Il, Two-thoussnd Negro boys,
n and women believe In II. The
nmunlt yloyes Il! All people
he but 10 enter to be served and
made happy. For. after all. the
ais service; the aim 10 develop
tnt.
Two years ago, TO be sure, De-
bits League Of Catholic Women.
ridsd to enter upon a program
hch would help the Negro still
|r. Il was seen that the home
d diminished In influence to
|crt-or-less a place TO stay"
j church per Sc had neglected a
l,nn duty. Philanthropic indivi-
tsls had not yet seen the light"
Two years ago, then. ST. Peter
(ivsr Community House was es-
5tlshed Miss Theresa Minturen
hs placed in charge. given a small
ii and an opportunity TO see
hsi could he done in the COM
'urity A woman OF a kindly heart.
cH pleasing personality and a
tursFe TO tackle the toughest OF
D., like Florence Nightingale
!" Miniuren set in with her
5orkers.
Community Supported Effort
Bui. Miss Minturen's job was the
\ much easier because the great
Immunity around the school, once
learned the purpose. joined right
And, soon there was such an
ftnlow Of happy people. people
sr to learn and do. that In 1910
Z Detroit Council OF Social Agen-
s saw Al 10 place II on the
|prthy list Of charities.
There are several things we
|culd know about this fine insti-
|'ion. Though backed and financ-
by Catholic women, every bit
rs work is non-denominational
p most pleasing. homelike at
|c'phere, is everywhere 10 be
|und- II seems that Providence
pies upon every move and that
EVne Authority has ordained that
" Is just what Detroit needs.
What does ST. Peter Claver do?
kis 20 about the Home with Miss
|niuren.
Nearly every day in the year
Pns 1000 persons 20 through the
pors OF The center. In the arms OF
eppy mothers are tiny babes. A
'nall fee OF 10 cents enrolls any
lAa from 2is TO 5 years OF age.
'enly-cents more 20 for the use
me most modern equipment
'allaole- Accredited by the De-
IOH Board Of Health. this splendid
uI"ry takes care Of some 40 tots.
no' u you ask one OF these smil-
= chsrubs, he would doubtless
Y - Peter Claver's the place
nolners " you want fine friends
y chance away from the
'arlness Of day-by-day home life.
0a Inc Golden Rule Mothers
y. y, Two and three times a week.
% Miss Minturen. these happy
"en's meet. They hear speakers
matters pertaining to HON life.
Y rearing Of children and the
= = And said the director.
IVY are most intelligent"
,elebrate All birthdays
we'll We don't have much time.
Y 'Ie we are at a birthday celebra-
y. rive little ones are having the
~ y. OF tneir life. There are the
wy little cakes and. candles.
'uu you on them. Everybody's
wv pvy Then. little later. we hear
n. ~ sounds like a band OF
,... us the rhythm band. For an
ny 1,a',al part OF living Is rhythm.
,.s blocks. just ordinary articles.
,..e up this tiny tots symphony.
w lo;l5 and time for a breath
spell. And then we 20 back TO
xnats next. Little Mary Is busy
~, NE slide. Johnny has building
:, ,.@s. And Jimmy Is on "Bill." the
~ 4 n favored person" in the place.
! h',l has a history. His owner
! nappy little boy. The little
+, sled' His mother brought Bill.
ny, svooy horse. to the center for
~ friends and playmates, as her
~ cherished possession.
!, Library Well Equipped
= you want to read. Just 20 into
A.. "ell-equipped library, and
nSs Ior yourself from the thou
sss volumes there. They are for
~. ase and need. Or. II you want
,ss,' e something to show your
, !, =. Tor your after-schooi work,
49,, |. sne scrapbook class. Five-year-
: l.s nave a joyful time here put
y material toaether uhlch An