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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Fort Benning, Ga.

FORT BENNING. Ga.-Promotion
Of Pfc Johr H. Partridge, grandson
OF Mr. and Mrs Joe Partridge OF
Corinth, N. c.. to the rank Of
Technician 5th Grade has been an
nounced by his commanding Off
Ger, Col Ellis F Altman. of the Dist
Quar.ermaster Regiment.
TechnicIan Partridge's regiment $
the largest truck organization oper-
ating as a unit in the Army today.
and was the first organization 10
transport personnel in tractor-trall-
er trucks each capable Of hauling
sixty-cisht men.
The 2ls' Quartermastcr Regiment
furnishes transportation for the stu
dents al the infantry school at Fort
Benning, largest school OF its kind
IN the world, where selected en-
listed men arc trained for the re-
ceipt OF COMM Sions as second lieu
tenants, and numerous specialized
courses ar provided for officers.
Partridge was indicted into the
Army in October, 1871, and has been
IN qua. tcrmastcr truck company
since January. 1912
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Fort Eustis, Va.

FORT EUSTIS, Vs-Corp Clar-
ence Woodfork, Of Baltimore. Md
is another of the many veterans OF
the World War on duly here who
have answered the call 10 the colors
in the present conflict
He first enlisted early in 1917 and
was sent 10 Columbus, New Mex,
in the oath Infantry. He arrived
there shortly after the skirmishes
with Pancho Villa on the Mexican
border Woodfork remained at Co.
lumbus until 1918 when he sailed
for Brest, France, where he was on
duty for approximately seven
months, being stationed the en-
tire time with the Headquarters
Company OF a French and Italian
military organization.
In 1919. he returned to this coun-
try and was assigned TO the 10Th
Cavalry at Fort Huachuca, Ariz
After short stay there he was
transferred to the 9th Cavalry al
Fort Riley. Kans, where he re-
NAMED until he was discharged in
October, 1923
The-eoFP orei;s- n44ff--iee whttc
with the Cavalry was to break and
tram horses. Old soldiers who we're
IN the same Cavalry outfits with
him say that he was the best horse
a.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Inter-Denominational
Fellowship Assembly, Friday

The conference opened with ad.
mlnis,rauon OF Holy Communion
followed by roll call and election
Of officers for procedure OF dis
clpllne annual business,
These are serious times" elo-
quenuy declared Bishop Bray in
opening remarks, continuing; and
this is no time for divisions in any
work We are all for unity. Amer
rca and the winning of the war by
the United States, and our Allies.
However, all must know the
100000 Negroes Of America are
determined to be a part of every
thing: service in every department
Of the government, and likewise.
America must understand, we can
not be pushed aside, and we can
not take a backward step. We must
go forward
Something very unique in annual
conferences. Bishop Bray told the
conference, is the -Lnler=penomina.
-f1UHdf Fellowship Hour" Friday
morning Several Bishops OF va
r!ous Methodist denominations. IN
GLIDING oesioes the C.M.E.. the
AME. AMEZ.. and Church Of
God in Christ Bishop John A
Gregg Kansas City. AME. will
ne-iAe principal speaker. Bishop
J A Hamlet, Kansas City. Will
represent he CINE; Bishop viii.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07

. GARY, Ind. - The fifty
sixth session of the South
east Missouri and Illinois con-
ference of he Colored Meth
odist Episcopal church,
opened n Gary. Ind, Tuesday eve
ming, Oct 81 Bishop James A. Bray.
Chicago, presiding,
Membership Of the conference in
cludes the western part of MIS-
souri,, with St Louis; Southern part
Of Michigan. with Detroit; part OF
Wisconsin and all OF Illinois.
The sessions are beng held in
Israel Metropolitan church, 1887
Washington street, in a building
new, modern and a progressive
membership, Rev. J c Allen, out
standing host, pastor Reverend
Alien has the vision OF spiritual and
community needs, and the leading
people of Gary. without regard 10
race. are giving him every coop
Grafton
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Camp Croft, sc.

CAMP CROFT, S C-Spartan-
burg last Thursday evening. October
% got it first eye full Of a real
cabaret tminus the SPIRITS, when
the USO. club arranged in their
lounge what some thought 10 be a
cross betv cen the old Saratoga club
in New York City and the present
Savoy Of the same city.
The lighting was perfect with
the performers sporlighting. to give
the desired affect. The Camp Croft
Swinssters Under the able leader
ship Of Tech. Sgt Beresford Ellis of
Washington, D. c., poured out a
rhythm that thrilled the group no
end Master of Ceremony. Jack
Curry Of Company "A" held the
audience spelloound. with a rich
repertoire of side-bursting jokes.
The troupe was headlined by Pvt.
William c. Bonds OF Company b"
who was formerly a vocalist with
Lucky Millindcr and William E
johnson OF Company D." who was
formerly with the Four Sharps, a
midwest attraction Others taking
part were; Miss Viola Wilborne,
who sang the ever popular IT'S a
Sin 10 Tell Lie" Pvt Herberg A.
Fenneck, a tap dancer OF Company
b" and one time with the Three
Shades OF Rhythm"
Pvt Leonard Dixon OF Company
B gave a very good account Of
how Bill Robinson would dance
on steps. and Pv; Walter A. Fox Of
Company D. who is very, very
smooth with the clarinet. Pvt
Leonard Fields, Of Company B,
Who made The crowd ssk-far-m more
and more OF his well timed jokes
Much praise and appreciation for
the affair IN general should go to
Pvt Leonard Dixon for getting
the entire show over so successfully
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Battle Creek, Mich.

BAi - GREEN, Mich - The
Hail'ol.n - y. cup mas CnIca-
sodh. Oapldn hIcnard L. Jones OF
inc Fost special service Office, as
guess Spedh'F al lhe regular sun
Gay asAe-lloon--t a-4iii---.--S-'i 't'4ifi
Jones' veteran OF me last war
was successful business man IN
ChIceso before MS return 10 Inc
army
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
EdgewOOd Arsenal. Md.

EDGEWOOD ARSENAL. Md. -
Joseph L Davis, OF Columbus. Ga.
became second lieutenant at the
graduation exercises OF the Chemi-
cal Warfare Service Officer Candi.
date School here Oct. 81.
He was chosen from the ranks for
this training by his superior Off
GERS because OF excellence in mill
tary record. education and char
acter
Cadet Davis came into the school
in the grade OF Corporal He is a
graduate Of Paine college. Augusta,
Ga, 1910, and in civil life was with
t n Veterans Administration.
Washington, D c.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Fort DeS MOines. la.

FORT DIES MONIES. Iowa-The
WAAC Training Center at Fort Des
Moines has a new commsndant in
the person Of Col. John A Hoas.
who succeeds Col Don c. Faith.
Col. Faith will take up his new
position in command OF the WAAC
Training Center at Daytona Beach
Fla
Col Hoag was born in New York
City, N Y in 1886 lie graduated
from Columbia university in 1909
with degree in civil engineering.
and was appointed second lieuten.
ant in trt Coast Artillery Corps IN
1912.
He saw service in France in
" I'D War | as a battalion com
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Fort Mason, Calf.

FORT MASON. Calf 90 Rufus
Bertrand Negro soldier from Oak
dale, La. was promoted recently to
the grade OF Staff Sergeant in the
Qusrtermaster Corps here Sgt Der.
trand, who began his Army service
eight months ago. is q supply clerk
for quartermas,cr company at
tached 10 Camp knight. Calf
Charles Epps. another soldier
from Lexicon. Miss. was also eie-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
PEACE PLANS
WILL BENEFIT
WEST INDIES
FDR Tells Newsmen Plan
To Improve Islands
After War

WASHINGTON. D. c. -
President Roosevelt recently
disclosed that plans are being
considered for postwar i'm
provement of economic and
social conditions in the smaller
West Indies islands 10 enable then
to take their proper place in world
economics.
The President, at his press con-
ference, said that something ought
to- be done about abe smaller and
poorer islands in the Caribbean
area. and that a year ago he had
initiated discussions toward that
end.
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Haiti and the
Dominion Reppblic are excepted
from rehabilitation plans being
worked out for West Indies islands
because they az big islands and
form separate problems.
Roosevelt said he had talked
again with Charles Taussig. Unit.
ed States chairman of the Anglo.
American Caribbean Commission
and Sir George Cater, British Co.
lonial undersecretary, on the sub
iect. and found thpt the commits.
sion has drafted proposals looking
toward the Improvement OF conoi-
lions. Briefly they were extern
sion OF franchise. compulsory ed.
ucation and an effort 10 make the
Islands self-sustaining.
The islands undo discussion are
owned by several nations. Britain.
France. Holland and Venezuela
The President said he hoped the
French Islands in the Caribbean
would be included in the general
picture.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Seth c. M. E. Confab
Convenes In Gary, Ind.

liam Roberts, Chicago. represents
the Church OF God
Rev. j L, Horace, Chicago, pres
ldent, Illinois State Baptist con-
lenuon, Rev. H. B Hawkins. pres
dent Chicago Baptist Ministers
conference; Rev. d. NJ. Jordon.
chicago. Lexington conference.
Methodist denomination; Rev. D.
p Thomas, Chicago, AMEZ; Rev
A E Bennett. Chicago. Presby-
terrain; and others. will make bret
addresses, and participate in dis
cussion OF present day needs ana
opportunities Of the Negro in war
period
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07

The program for the entire week
IS one attuned 10 work Of the
church and the times Bishop Bray
Is presiding with dignity and eff.
cheney with the largest attendance
IN the history Of the denomination.
Besides the general officers. pre-
siding elders. ministerial members.
women Of War and Missionary
work. special departments are CIV
ing serious consideration to the
work among children in every
community where there is church.
Each day beginning with devo-
lions at 9 am, the program OF re-
ports and future plans Christian
service continues throughout the
day and well into the night.
Sunday, the last day, Gary will
be crowded with visitors from all
sections, with hundreds coming
down from Chicago where the
CINE. work is constantly growing
under the administration Of Bishop
Bray and able ministers.
Friday evening there will be a
Music and Dramatic program in
which more than 400 voices will
participate including all CINE
church choirs from Chicago, and all
choirs from Gary.
Plenty Of Everything
.-..-s.----Iffrluriiup Find
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
These Questions answer
many a laxative problem

Black-Draught has been a popu-
lar-selling laxative with four gem
crations. Costs only 25c for Is
TO 10 doses. Comes powdered or
graduated, which many say is even
easier TO take. Be sure TO follow
label directions. Next time. try
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low haN-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07
Mather Field, Calf.

MATHER FIELD, Calf This
Field LOST slugfest 10 the boxers
Of Stockton Field but two members
Of the team won their bouts They
were Pvt Carl Jones and Pvt. Bnl
Henley.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-07

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Arkansas State press., 1942-01-16
fll.nsesee4s~a Hs1assas1xGzsN a
The Plight ''
= Worker = ,,,
Continued from Page One

himself and the party furnishing the work and the pay
check why necessary be forced TO submit to the
bargaining Of outside group, often, against his Wish
es may he in line with goth century freedom we boast Of
but we'll be damned if it makes SENSE
RECENTLY, WE observed what called "BiI of
~ Rights Day and included in the Bill are specifically the
rights of individual Has the National Labor Relations
Board forgotten quickly that its ruling in has
dual are be ignored at time when the whole world at
and particular country has its record the only
doctrine worth fighting tor and other countries are rising
against destroy this particular doctrine that al
herring to has made the greatest empire the globe
today what the hell is left for Us TO anticipate When
the COncensuS OF opinion puts IT, victorious? II the govern
mant, thru Its agency allows group preferential con-
tracts another to work in this country why not even
things up by allowing the preferential IN draft law for
preparatory hgnung2 Since Mr. ROoSeves orders
OPM to abolish discriminatory practices in the hiring de-
Tense contracts have been ignored and his Committee
Fair Employment Practices has exposed the violation
feel if there any sincerity in the orders issued by the
Chief Executive in the first place Is the time to dem
onstrae the proof The enforcement of Mr. Roosevelt
der to OPM shown in recent survey of less than oz
thousands of had been employed since the order
sued and less than oneourh of per cent had been
members OF the Negro and less than fifty of that
Der employed skilled workers nice advertisement for
country that recently observed "Al of Rights Day
TODAY, WE only have room for but union, and every
loyal should be uoniZed in the of the Stars
and Stripes forever and all of dues should be paid
this particular cause that will be able to strengthen
forces that will in due time be able to make this
hlitzITieg and send these despots directly to :.
Arkansas State press., 1942-01-16
Ruth Taylor Says
THE DEMOCRATIC WAY or LIFE

Make no mistake about tin war as well as in peace
the democratic way of lie demands of its followers
than does any other form of government
The democratic way of life demands THOUGHT Its
citZcns not ruled by dictates from master but have to
hemseveswhat laws they have made by them
that there abi when they fall short They obey
ders from those whom they have elected to lead them and
from their deputies alone.
The democratic way of life demands SELF CONTROL.
Man is restrained by force but must and restrain
himself He not trained to War-bu by reason of his self
control he put aside his most cherished work to fight for
those liberties to Wh,h ne hopes to return
The democratic way of life demands EDUCATION. Not
the education given to children in the dictator ruled state
but the training in thinking things OUT and in thinking
things THROUGH Man must learn to live in a democracy
He must be educated to live with his fellow man without
regard to class creed color to cooperate without
meddng to act in spirit of fellowship without any attempt
to domneer the life of else and accept the
pecuares of another as he expects his pecuares to
be accepted ....
The democratic way of life demands COOPERATION.
In order make il work there must he opportunity for
each citizen to living TO have opportunities equal to
his natural capabilities and to have chance to develop those
capabilities to the utmost We have gone far under the CAPT
tas system and il want to free enterprise continue
will live to that it works for the good of all Under
domO tc way Of life the common aborer in factory
farm already has far higher standard of living than in
any other country in the world Some rabbe ouserS say that
in defending capitalism destroying democracy. Bat
our people remember that it was from behind that war cry
that Hitler destroyed democracy in Germany.
The democratic way Of life demands CONSTRUCTIVE
ACTION We must not be content with things they were
or thinks "a they are but we must plan and work for bet
dard have gone up We progress only take steps
ia insure still fine things for the coming generation
~ democratic vdv of life demands CONSIDERATION.
desirable may be Won by work and will They not dis
Demo racy is MOI 2 free GIFT must be earned and earned
by each generation We must defend our democratic
heritage both from the enemies without and from the
mics withir-ndTcrencc neglect and caressness We must
redidcate ourselves to the principles upon which
eminent is foundedand live up 10 them in our daily life as
well in public uttcrances We must fight and if needs
be- gladly die for these mpershabe things Thus and only
tlUt "ll The democratic way Of lie endure
Arkansas State press., 1942-01-16
What Others Saw:


Aneye-Wtness account Of the Pearl Harbor battle pub.
bshed IN Che Dee y New York Times tells how "a Negro
machine tu the bridge tot the sinking battleship Ar-
zanal until his ammunition was exhausted"
Neee this story not simply to show that Negroes have
ae}o' &atH" Vuaffa Tie Negro people have demonstrate
ed such Qualities fullest measure through all the centuries
9 teF struggle AGAINST slavery and racial oppression and
IN o|n" war in which this nation has participated.
Hnthe o rei0 n this incident Of the Negro mess at,
teodant on the / Arizona an example of the dis
te american armed forces particularly the naval division
IAls unnamed NEGRO sailor gave example of bravery
and rese4teQness under fire that would do credit to any
HeU".s Of ~ NatH Vet, Re il still alive he will not be
permitted the opportunity even now 70 train in the use of
gun ON an American naval vessel He must remain what he
WIS ness attendant, privileged" only to clean tables
empty $ezs ard lean the cots Of some who might have bnt
bill eff his intelligence and courage
ne lheg tha, sticks cat Ike thumb in the Time
Ss"u o{ Inns negro mess attendants action is that he
never eei9e oad fed gun Why? Only because this Ne
gro End every Negro in the country barred bv the Navv
} Grow regulations from any post other than mess atten
This picture ef the Negro mess attendant3seoreoatad
esemmted against, denied his elementary right of an
ta9ai "h@mtl Tor training and position in the nations
@ ioffeA vet turning with cool courage to fight in de-
ese even e those who MIGHT have Disseminated against
hm-tos picture must cause the blood to boil in the veins
q d.n,m democratic men and women.
The NAVY DEPARTMENT recently announced that II was
request permitting assignment of draftees TO
TIE Navy because en,stmens were not keeping up with the
We u co.'s ct tho seq forces. One of the sone for
TINS that young qualified Negro men of the cabra If
,r12ha mess atendantare not permitted to enlist in
NE Navy III any capacity other than a steward The
Navy crying for men, for fighters Yet it bars the Negro
people amon@ whom there is reservoir of tens Of thou
aS NoQn| men with ATTITUDE for naval service and with
hFhtIng capacities second to none
me Negro people for long time have wondered what
d OF war Tor democracy is that must be fought Inv
nm CrqW Navy They have asked what is the difference he
tween lltlers treatment of the Jews in GERMANY and The
treatment they receive here in war that has been official
= 9eiale1 TO the hgh principles of the -four ereedoms
alS Ne sections Of the population will begin to wond
T e same thing after reading about the Negro mess az
1ehdant on the Arizona ~ AZ
G. ~ H'.'ca9 peone must demand an end To the lin,
row system in the armed forces Tbey n,st ~ ne jim
~ voice Tor equal rights for the Negro people in the arm
ca forces as well everywhere else " WY "'si-
An editorial from "The Militant" Renroducea fu
The Black Dispatcl
Arkansas State press., 1942-01-16

port and advice to recognize another who H.,
ect This accounts for much of the prejudice against the
Negro today in this country.
Our leaders must continue to teach and prea good
citizenship among the people and those with financial
must organize businesses to give employment to the youths
they emerge from high schools and colleges There is
enough money among Negroes in this state to have fac
tory turning out product that society needs If the white
man should close his establishments to the Negro what
would be the result? Our leaders should encourage business
ventures organize and pool their means and trust an
other Just little more
people will never rise until they have leaders Of their
who know what to do how to do and when and where
to do We must not look for else to build boat for
lis to ride We must not look for else to manufac
ure clothing for to and furnish land for to work
We must launch own boats manufacture our clothing
and work own lands furnish own BOYS and girls Jobs
and sail along the line Of least resistance When you contn
uay call upon for help he feels that YOU
doing nothing to help yourself and will ultimately brand you
as "A No-Good."
Prejudice cannot long stand whore people are working
together in the right for the right and with leaders that
know the right.
Arkansas State press., 1942-01-16
as | see it!
BY CHESTER MATHEWS

Chinese successes dominate the
news this week After -four years
Of reyerscs, the troops Of Gen
Chang kai Shet have put to route
Japanese forces, estimated It 100,
600 men Artillery has played a
major part in all action reported
Concentrated fire from ordnance
units turned the Jars back at
Changsha, and is being used TO
harass retreating enemy forces in
all sectors,
OtheI news Of importance covers
the japanese establishment Of foot
holds in the Dutch East Indies.
Military experts are Of the opin-
.lon that Japanese strategy call for
quick occupation Of the Dutch Is
lands So as to establish an bases
in completion If the moose around
~ a.
would close all sea lanes (that
lug 1t ~ use" pt 'he aIlies 10 re-
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