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Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
ATTEND
W.C.T.U. MEETING
Banquet Last Night, Address.
ed by Rev. IvanhOe Willis;
Hear Rev. Jackson Tonite
MUSICAL PROGRAMS

Over one hundred women from
all parts of the state gathered here
yesterday to attend the sixty-sec-
ond annual convention of the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union,
held at the Asbury Methodist
Church. The business meeting
yesterday included a welcome ad-
dress by Mrs. Andrew Cole, local
president, roll call, report of the
Executive Committee, and the
Presidents annual address, by Mrs
Anna Lee Waller. In the after
noon, the group heard program OF
songs by Mrs. Mary Hynson Flem-
ing, reports of the county presi-
dents, and an address by the Rev
Ivanhoe Willis, Supt. Anti-Saloor
League of Delaware. After the
banquet last night, an address was
heard by Miss Flora Strout, special
lecturer.
Program For Today
The feature of today will be ar
address at 7.30 p. M, by the Rev
Ellsworth Erskine Jackson, Mar
ket Square Presbyterian Church
Germantown. Those taking part
during the morning will be: Mrs
Katie Dockety, vice-president; Mrs
Elizabeth Bringhurst, leading ser
vice of prayer, and salute to flag
led by Mrs. Elizabeth Jakes. There
will be reports from the recording
secretary, Mrs. Laura V. Cloud, ant
report of the treasurer, Mrs. Lucy
V. Conwell Music will be provid
ed by Mrs. William Wroten.
Department Directors to Speak
| Directors of department will pre-
sent plans: Mrs. Mary Cadman
evangelistic and Sabbath observ
ance; Mrs. Lillian DeCorse, scien
tific temperance instruction; unior
signal, Mrs. Nora Powell; speecl
contest, Miss Emily Carpenter
Sunday School, Mrs. Mary Dicker
son; motion pictures, legislation
exhibits ard fairs, Mrs. M. E. Xii
len; Christian Citizenship, Mrs
Jakes; child welfare, social mortal
ity, soldiers and sailors, Mrs. Edit
Driscoll; medical temperance ant
health, Mrs. Mary Winberg; liter
ature, Mrs. Margaret Norris; inter
national relations for peace, Mrs
Ella May Pardee; temperance ant
missions, Mrs. Dockety; flower mis-
sion, Mrs. Ruth w. Hoch; Negr'
work, Mrs. Octavia McMullen
noontide prayer, Mrs. Mary Caull
Lewis, vice-president of Kent Coun
ty. In the afternoon there will b.
an address by Miss Lenadel Wig
gins; prayer, Rev. S. j. Thackaber
ry; state director of membership
Mrs. Bertha j. Coursey; solo Mrs
Theodore Hynson and song service
lied by Mrs. Emma Wilkinson, stat
Idirector of music. The musi
tonight will be by the senior choi
of Asbury Methodist Church. De
votions will be led by Mrs. Ma
Miller.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
DRAMA CONFERENCE NOV. IL
9th u. of ID. Dramatic Conference
Will Be Held at Newark

The sixth University Dramatic
Conference will be held Saturday,
November Is, at the University
Dramatic Center. G. Taggart
Evans will be chairman of the con-
ference committee. The program
will include demonstrations of act
ing, stagecraft techniques, and
panel discussions for high school
students, high school directors,
community and college theaters, a
talk by person nationally promin-
ent in the theater, and, finally, the
pre-Broadway production of Will
liam Saroyan's latest play, Jim
Dandy" DR.. G. R. Kase, director
of dramatics at the University of
Delaware, originated the Dramatic
Conference six years ago.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
SURPLUS APPLE COMMITTEES
Personnel of Fruit Growers For
Apple Purchases Announced

Apple Purchases Announced
The personnel of committee of
fruit growers through whom alloca-
tions of apple purchases by the
Surplus Marketing Administration
are made, was announced Tuesday
by Leslie G. Knapp, chairman of
the group. The committee in ad-
dition to Knapp of Nassau are: E.
l.. Kratz, Greenwood; Warren C.
Newton, Bridgeville; A. B. Thomas,
Wyoming, and Arthur Walker,
Woodside. Orchardists of the state
were urged to cooperate with this
committee in disposing of their
production. All apples sold to the
government must meet spray re-
sidue requirements and growers
must order and load their own cars
as well as arrange for inspection
through the Bureau of Markets of
the State Department of Agricul-
ture.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
w. G. 1. Prexy Arrives at Dover

The Rev. DR.. Arthur j. Jackson,
president of the junior college
which will be inaugurated in the
old Wesley Collegiate Institute
building next September, has ar
rived at Dover to assume his duties
in preparation for the opening. DR..
Jackson, who comes from Wheel
ing, w. Va, will live temporarily at
223 North Bradford Street, Dover.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
Two Farms Get New Owners

G. Harvey Wright, real estate
agent, has sold for Mrs. Lille l..
johnson of Philadelphia, her 225-
acre farm near Cheswold, known
as the old Heitshu farm, to Tony
Messino of Hartly; also sold a ZOO
acre farm near Clayton to Miss
Ellen Deer of Washington, d. C.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
CLUB PLANS LECTURES
Institute of Understanding Con
Quoted by Smyrna Rotary

Plans were made at the Smyrna
Rotary Club Thursday night for
the presentation of an institute of
understanding in the Smyrna-Clay-
ton area. If proper cooperation
can be secured in the district,
series of 5 lectures will be given on
subjects of international interest
and cultural value. The evening
program was in charge of the COM
munity service committee and
phases of community betterment
were presented by c. L. Harmon
son and Davis H. Bell. Harvey C.
Jones presided and visitors includ-
ed Morris Simon and Emanuel Bar
ros of the Dover club.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
RADIO INFORMATION
Air Defense Training Exercises
Sent by Special Bulletins

Instructions and information re-
garding the Air Defense exercises.
in which local observation posts
are participating will be sent by
special radio bulletins at regular
intervals during news cast from
October 9 to 16 Except Sunday,
October 12). The bulletins will be
heard over many radio stations.
Listed here are three of these sta
tions which can be heard in this
area: WOR, New York, Z a. M,
1890 p. M, IL p. m.;WCAU, Phila-
delphia, s a. M, 1890 p. M, 6.45
p. M; WBAL, Baltimore, 7.25 am,
IL noon, 6 p. M, II p. m.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
SMYRNA GRANGE MEETING
Picture Horse Contest Held; Spell
ing Bee Will Be Held Tonight

A contest with pictures and mod
els of horses was held at the Smyr-
ma Grange meeting last week with
winners as follows: Reynolds Brad
ley, E. T. Heinold, Charles Pryor,
Fred Heinold, Mrs. William Rey-
nolds, and Mrs. E. P. Corrie. A
Diamond Jubilee will be celebrated
on October 16, and on the 30th a
Halloween party will be held. A
spelling bee is scheduled for to-
night.
Smyrna times., 1941-10-09
Five New Firemen

The five men who became men,
bers of the Citizens Hose Company
last week are Allan Robinson, Mil
ton Jones, Harvey Pollen, William
T. Potter, and Daniel Shoemaker.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
A Champion Of Fair Play

nhtt IN ~ ERN nLman heart there the love for fair
- play and for those who earesSy champion the cause
Justice and square deal. There is such champion
y saginaw. She Mrs Wilbur NJ Gill. we'll known col
cred cab woman o hat who receiving hundreds of
congratulations from citizens OF both for the efec-
fVe manner in which she Champoncd the cause of her
noape against ,erba attack made by the chief of
Saginaw.
ln reply q chief Lewis Mrs Gill wrote a letter which
was published in Ihc Saginaw News and we quote il in
part follows:
Our new ohicf Of police. Hon Alden a. Lewis told
the CITY toanel ne would clean up that much-taked-of
First W alsi. a il lsthe last thing do
a7' q coiored woman and resident Of the First
Ward believe and trust that hat Chief Lewis meant
70 va- tha; he intends clean up the situation and in
anen 'a' have caused trouble in the First Ward.
hone also that Che Lewis say he intends to see
that se streets m the First Ward cleaned up for they
are cr er any other streets in The city. Most of the
'nf.cneeS ~hch trouhle the First ard come
IRON other ton Of he cry and from people who are
emberS nj oar race.
Al the Negro wants Il Justice. not Injustice. The
Negro Is proud ot h Race. for awabding citizens
We haNe never had traitor We have never rs yet had
Jesse Jane, J hr Dllnger Bruno Haup,mann Ruth
Schneider and tneir Ike in oar The Negro people in
Saginaw have ever pat gun any Of YOU and made you
come 70 tht Fr Ward II Your bad would stay
this ve9la DC good place 70 live. would christ
faa; Ley +r ttNt Is Wthout SIN. cast the first stone.
Mrs GU said much more than this and she stated it
ir n- cas. and inohcu~ye way. We commend her.
she IS champion of fair play.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

~ MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 the people of the United
" States viii celebrate Navy Day but this year the OBJ
VIII have than usual significance This
ton has always insisted upon freedom of the for its
Ship. and today this freedom is being challenged the
Seven seas by the submarines and raiders of Hitler
and his allies
Already several American ships have been fired
sunk by enemy craft Just the other day US. de-
sroyer fired og and hit by Nazi submarine in the
waters Iceland and almost Of Marines
reported killed wounded. Frequently repeated Incl
dents this kind will force ships keep out Of hostile
waters or force our nation into war.
In the Pacific. there is also danger of trouble which
may involve this country in a naval at any moment
The question is prepared?
IN the opinion Of many experts the Navy of the
United States perhaps the strongest in the world and
with the cooperation of the British Navy able to meet
and defeat any hostile forces that may challenges the
freedom of the seas We hope this is true.
We believe that powerful navy help keep our
country at peace as well defend il in time of We
building mighty two-ocean navy, but we believe it
should be democratic giving equal opportunity for
serve and promotion to Americans of all racial extrac
tons if il is to attain its maximum efficiency and power
In connection with the present national defense pro-
gram, building many hundreds Of fighting ships for
the protection Of our shores Thousands Of being
trained to mann battleshps submarines, and de-
stroyers In the past Negroes have been employed in our
Navy mainly attendants. Are we to receive any
opportunity TO in other capacities in the Navy IN the
present emergency?
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Wet Pavements

A seasonal cause ~ traffic acct
dents which annually brings death.
injury and cxpensc IN hundreds of
Detroit motorists was singled out
this week by Fred ". Jucrgens
director ~ traffic for the Detroit
Police department. as he warned
motorists 10 beware OF skidding on
wet leaves.
Even when street pavements are
generally drv. accumulated mois-
ture from fall rains IS held nv the
leaves--making them n tran for nm
wary motorists who suddenly an
ply their brakes only IN throw their
cars into an uncomfortable skid.
Residential streets arc particular
~ hazardous because they are moro
shaded. according to Mr. Juergcns.
While police continue on tho
alert for speeders and other traf-
nc violators IN their about effort
10 reduce traffic accidents. Mr..
Juergens asked law-abding motor
lists 10 remain on tho alert for those
driving hazards over which notice
have no control Fewer hours Of
daylight and generally poorcr wish
bIlity combine with wet leaves 10
make streets more dangerous than
usual he said fReleased by Traf-
nc Safety Associationl
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
The Labor And Political Front
By Attorney Alfred Casey
Associate Editor

directed towards the stimul,,,,.
character and right prlncinlss u
children during play Too oiis, ~
we find in these districts tho m,.,s'
and moral horizon of Inc cbnd".a
stilled or stunted. which s"a'
yised by cooperation Of nars...
could stimulate. arouss ~
strengthen. The Negro race a.s s
only become the captain Of nj, os
soul in this American democrscv 1.
cooperation TO improve The son.,
heritage of his children The nrna
lem then is 10 inject INTO tho eron,
play life OF these nc.glborhood eST
dren disciplinary direction and n"..
poseful thoughts. TO create AVA
stimulate progressive. INWARD
and onward attitude In their ss.o
citation with one another. 10 hal.
them TO realize the adyanise, !,
organized recreation 10 practice
clean sportsmanship. friendly rival.
ny and enthusiasm in eames NAV.
ed: to make full use OF an ayailahI.
opportunities to weld them n
LIES objective and GIVE full rua.
ance and encouragement in Adm,
them onward and toward il. All #
these aims can hc pursued in N.
supervised actiyiiie, ~ boys eIuk
by cooperation Of neighbors.
We began such an experiment
some months ago. We used hass.
ment during the WINTER months ana
double garage during the summer
We have. grown from Ten 10 about
thirty, the age range Of hoys being
from seven 10 fourte "a. There wers
very difficult problems al times
with some OF the children and Al
times it would seem that ltils
could be accomplished But always
we kept on and gradually as Ok.
perience was gained, We began 10
see definite gains in many dlrec.
tions.
In using the word We here |
refer 10 Mrs. BENJAMIN Richardson.
a neighbor. who has graciously CO.
operated in the idea from the be.
ginning. without her cooperation,
little could have been accomplish.
ed. She has two lovely children
OF her own and they are in no re.
spects problem children. Despite
this, she has given her unstinted
help because .as she herself says
II am a part OF this noichhorhood'
She has been the treasurer for the
club and has organized the weekly
dues paid into Christmas fund
that has taught the children how 10
get their minds on saving as well
as spending.
Mrs. Richardson has demonstrs.
ed that kind Of cooperation. iol-
erancc, patience and moiherly un'
derstanding that have been 4
marked influence for good on many
OF the boys. Neighboring mothers
and fathers have also come In and
given their cooperation and that
has contributed immensely toward
stabilizing the idea There would
he little chance for disciplinary ar'
ton without the help OF the par
ents.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Attack On Senator Charles c. Digs
By Local Daily Draws Pastors Fire

gram. the press can do much in re-
moving even the idea Of minority
groups. making all feel they arc
American citizens. first. last and
always.
In the same publication on We'd
ncsday morning ono OF your writers
placed n story concerning Charles
Diggs and what he had received
from the county for services rem
dercd. The article does not show
any fraud or graft but TO us seems
the lowest type Of dirty politics.
the only purpose OF which is 10 de-
stroy whatever possibility Digs
has OF securing the office he seeks .
a God-givcn American right.
Diggs Is not the only public Of
fetal. I am sure that is receiving
remuneration for his services.
Such acts smell 81 Iiitlerism. and Is
stencil to all real Americans. We
hope Il is true that every knock
is a boost. and that this stab in the
back by yonr paper may help him
win the office he seeks DO not lot
your valuable paper become a yell
low sheet whose only purpose Is 10
destroy. rather than he a source ~
encouragement 10 the ideals 81 real
democracy and the PARTICIPATION Of
all IN tho fruit sand benefits Of our
government.
Yours
Rev. Charles A. Hill.
Chairman. Citizens
Committee
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
The Right OF
The Minority
By RrTH TAYLOR

THE RIGHTS OF the minority are
the rights Of the majority. no
more. no lest. for II we would look
AZ the problem realistically and not
in the spirit of sentiment, we should
see thar each infringement OF mi-
nority rights IS really an in
fringemont OF majority rights
Any attack upon the rights OF a
minority whites away the rights
OF all History has proven this
again and again. The early Barbar-
ians who ravaged the outposts OF
civilization could not hold the coun-
tries they conquered because. as
they destroyed All rights except
their own. there was nothing left TO
take root and SO stabilize their con-
quests.
Each country, which has tried to
lcgislate religion and 10 wipe out
all crecds bur ono has fallen from
power. no matter what the creed
for religion. like a tree constained
found that they have cut their own
restriction For like tree religion
must have space aud freedom TO
grow dependent as IL is upon uni
versatility and freedom OF spirit for
life
such has been the experience Of
every individual or group who ever
tried 20 hold power by wiping out
the rights OF a minority. They have
found that they have cut their own
roots rs wcl-and have gradually
starved 10 death as does tho MUIR
dered tree
In Europe the mlnoriiies Of TO-
day are hunted and harried from
riIiar 10 posi-, Driven from place 10
place. rom nation 10 nation or
forced into suhservlcnce amount
inc 20 slavery. their future rs black.
So black X is that hut two courses
remain open-eradual lowering Of
morale until there is an almos,
animd like ser,iliiy 10 those in
authority or q life % constant
danger and hole-in-corner intri-
gao. with an eventual explosion in
eviablo
In ,his country We do NOT have
Tho rights 81 minoriues OR MAORI
te> We HAVE the privilege OF
choice by the majority the ohli-
ra'ion Of cooperation by the minoSi-
~. Tho rights belong 70 all. on
comple'c equality and without dif-
fermentation. FOR that IS the demo-
cratic way ~ life
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
EDITORIAL PAGE NEWSPAPERS sHssAs1'sA'
ONE HUNDRED
PER CENT

nN IN AVAA y NV - "
Give M the sorrow that comes to
me
When a humble soul try 10 be.
| would rather have my oppression
here
with a future before me bright and
clear.
Why hate a man for his color or
creed
It's the spirit OF God in man We
need.
True to the stars and stripes he
loves.
A hundred per cent in all he does.
He will not hide his face to fight.
But boldly stand out for the right;
For glory he lives, for glory he
dies,
And meath the mounds OF its sod
he lies.
When you speak of America. hun
dred per cent,
Think OF the black boys, whose
blood was spent
For the stars and stripes that they
may wave
Der the land OF the free and not
the slave.
Beware American friend Of mine
Won aro rovolinC m worldly wine.
BE not received your own conceit
Will damn your soul at the judg-
ment scat.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25

The Rev Charles Hill pastor of
tho local Hartford Avenue Baptist
church. in n recent letter TO The
De,roi, Free Pres, commended that
paper for an article which It pub
lishcd on Oct. 10 In interest of stu
dent relations at Northwestern
High school, hut severely criticized
an article in tho same issue against
senator Charles c. Digs. The
Rev. Mr.. HITS letter follows:
Detroit Free Press
city Editor
Free Press Building
Detroit. Michigan
Dear Sir:
We want 10 commend you and
your paper for printing such a fine
article on the spirit OF fellowship
which tho students. themselves. are
developing at Northwestern High,
with the object OF removing all
racial feelings through the medium
OF understanding. II there Is ever
a time when we need 10 remove all
differences and unite ourselves in
a common bond. il is this day in
which We live. when we are being
threatened by Hitler and his pro-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
By WILLIAM L. SHERRILL
ASSOCIATE EDITOR

the sun OF progress because he
docs not know he has never
been awakened. Being satisfied :, :.
possessing a sunny disposition un-
der such conditions :. is curse,
THEN WE HAVE the Negro who
makes a fair living f.. is able TO
provide for himself and family a
few Of the Injuries OF life . and
who. because he is not feeling the
pinch OF hardship because he
is SO much better of than his un-
fortunate brothers because he
looks only at the depths from which
he has come and neglects to gaze
at the heights he might attain +. :.
falls into a rut and is lulled to
sleep This latter type OF Negro Is
a greater hold-hack TO our prog
ress than the former.
III we are 10 rise we must have
Negroes who are dissatisfied 4.
who have seen the light. and who
realize that the acquiring OF cer-
tain things mean that they owe 10
the race the duty OF pushing on
and up. relentlessIy unceaslng-
~ -. carrying with them as many
as possible OF their brothers wh@
by birth. en-, lronment or conditions
are more handicapped than they.
We also have the Negro who Is
satisfied with his political status.
He is satisfied with the modicum
OF political benefits which the white
man sparingly and Grudgingly
doles ont 10 him. He boasts OF his
political freedom even though II Is
only shadow and contains moth
ing of substance.
TOO MANY or Us Negroes have
become satisfied with crumbs when
the whole loaf can he ours II we
will hut make the effort and sac
rlfice.
II i well 10 he happy in the pos.
session OF n few things. hut that
happiness should not develop 10 the
extent of making us ~ completely
satisfied with our lot that we make
no EFFORT 10 better II.
tmhitiOn-discOntc i the
lie OF people; when these are
dead =. the people are dead.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
TOO EASILY SATISFIED
WHAT THEY SAY
SATISFIED BECAUSE IGNORANT
SATISFIED BECAUSE
STCPID-LAZY
AMBITION -DISCONTENT

Negroes have reputation for
being easily satisfied and in
truth many OF us are. too easily
satisfied. The other fellow knows
that il takes little to satisfy us
hence much Of his dealing with us
is done on the basis that anything
will be all right for Negroes.
SOMETIME AGO overheard a
white landlord. who was not aware
that Negro was present. say TO
a white real estate broker some
thing like this 81 ann going 10 turn
over my building 10 Negroes be-
cause the up-kecp Will he less ex-
pcnsi,e and can get higher
rental. Negro tenants are more
easily satisfied than white tenants.
|. will not he necessary to spend
n much money -. decorating.
iumlgating and repairing. because
Negro tenants are not n exacting
and insistent aS white tenants
about having these things DONE
A white butcher doing business
in Negro neighhorhood while try
ing TO he friendly with me and
thinking TO compliment the Negro
said 10 me:
81 moved by business from a
white neiehhorhood to the Negro
neichborhood because would
rather do business with Negroes
than with whites.
white women are too hard to
satisfy. They want too much for
their money. They come into the
meatshop examine the meat
closely. kick aboui the price and
il both quality and price are not
what they think II should be /.
they walk out Of the shop without
buying
But an" said he "your women
are not like that They are nice
easy 10 satisfy. They come in
huy and walk out Oh they
crumblc sometimes. but I, doesn't
mean anything they buy just
the same
White people who praise the Ne
gro for his ability 10 he easily sat
iSfied ior his sunny disposition
and forbcnrance in tlV face Of pow
crty 80. for his >hortness oi mem-
CRY regarding the wrongs done him.
may he sincere hut II we. the
Negro drink deep from the cup OF
such ilattery, We drink deadly
poison which means death to all
the possibilities Of our race.
RACIAL SATISFACTION. COM
placency and smugness manifcsts
itself in different ways. We have
with us a type OF Negro who. I'M
fortunately possesses little train
ing. has never had anything except
something 10 cat, and n place 10
sleep CT the very poorest kind IN
tho most squalid sections OF our
city who never complains =. never
oxacts never lifts his eyes 70
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-10-25
Civilian Health Is A
Factor In Defense

THE HEALTH Of the people OF the
community will greatly affect
the morale during a time Of stress.
says DR.. Bruce IT. Douglas. com
missioner OF health mr.. Douglas
states that In spite Of the increased
industrial activity In Detroit which
has brought many persons 10 the
city. the tuberculosis death rate
shows no sign Of becoming higher
this year. lie compares the rate for
1910 OF f55 per 100000 population.
with that Of 1918 when durlne the
previous period OF great industrial
activity tho rate was 1875 nor 100
0oo porulation. He says that the
wisdom Of tho people viii have
much 10 do with preventing q rise