The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-18
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seems 10 De out. Our pItbcul maJoI
and his three yes men" seem to
have bitten off more than they can
chew. For the last few years, we
had fine city engineer In Mr..
Brown, but after the election. our
new city officials decided that Mr..
Brown was not the right man for
City Engineer. They went out In
Dearborn and brought In new man.
This mans contract. along with the
city charter. makes him almost a
free agent. As We understand H..
all hiring and firing comes under
the jurisdiction OF the City Engi-
neer. rather than the Mayor. In this
department. The engineers every
thought seems 10 be to save the tax
payers money. but when old men
who are too old to get Jobs In fac
tories, are turned down and denied
q few days work, that seems going
too far. The taxpayers realize that
after the winter Is over, all the
catch basins In the city need clean
Ing out. and money spent for that
Is not money wasted. It's a good
job for the old men of both races,
and after all. most OF the old men
In Ecorse who seek work from the
city are pioneers and pay taxes for
the upkeep OF the city government.
/ was In the Mayors office last
Wednesday and heard the Mayor
admit that he could not help an old
man who bought and built here
nearly twenty years ago. Something
VIII have TO be done about eitua-
lions like that. We know there were
supposed to be some changes In our
government. but why doesn't the
City Engineer cut down on some of
the city purchases. and not the
Jobs. Why abolish Walter Goliday's
job--a position which took the
whole voting strength OF the west
side six months to get? That's what
was done last Tuesday at the Coun-
Gil meeting. Isn't there something
we can do about II? Surely there
is Let's 90 100-strong to the next
regular meeting and demand that
Mr.. Goliday's job be given back. II
IT hasn't already been returned. Let
US demand another colored patrol
man, also a colored health nurse.
Sunday morning services at First
baptist were attended by a capa-
city crowd OF members and friends.
all attired In bright spring raiment.
The choir was also well represent
ed. Mr.. McAfee was in the choir
again. to the delight OF all. Mrs.
Turner and Mrs. jamie Weems and
Mrs. Blanche were also back. after
recent Illness. Mrs. Cain sang n
lovely solo.
The Rev. ]. d. Davis preached
from Gen. 4l:3S. subject, This Is
A Man. All enjoyed the message
One member. Mrs. Lizzie Neal. of
Ciarksdale, Mississippi. Joined the
church. Among visitors present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Sink
held, Mr.. and Mrs. wilbert Reddick.
Charles Moffet. John Gedions and
Mrs. Hornal, OF Detroit.
Parents are urged TO send their
children to First Baptist Sunday
school each Sunday. Also remem-
Der the sick You are always well
come at First Baptist.
The choir's second Sunday pro-
gram was a great success. Partici-
pating were the American Legion
Young valois Palmer post. No. "a.
OF River Rouge. also Triangle post
NO. 1913, Hamtramck. Many other
visitors were present. Inspiring
talks and solos were rendered.
Thanks are extended 10 all who
took part on the program, includ-
ing Comrade Leo Whitaker, Com
mander Matthew Darden, Com
mander Virgil Smith and James
Choice. master OF ceremonies: Mrs.
Beulah Morton. president of the
choir; and the Rev. J. d. Davis,
pastor OF First Baptist church. The
amount raised was s29.63.
Nanny Connors is church repor-
ter.
Mt Zion Baptist Church
A fine sermon was preached sun
day by the Rev. Mr.. Crump, in alb
sence OF Pastor @. A. Stevenson.
The subject was. Let's Work For A
Higher Cause" Music was provided
by the Senior choir. Visitors were:
Tommie Lee Anderson. Bryant
Anderson. Oscar Anderson, Mar
garet Rivers, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Green,
Miss Alice Kennedy. 8. Cousar, Mrs.
Constance Smith. Mrs. ID. Jockey,
the Rev. Mr.. Johnson, the Rev.
Mr.. Norwood. Mrs. Norwood, Miss
Fannie Sanders, Geraldine STALL
worth and Mrs. Z. Mckinney.
All sick members OF the church
are recovering rapidly. Visit them.
Johnnie Mae Taylor is church re-
porter.
Ecorse Club 400
The Board OF directors OF the
Ecorse Club 400 met Saturday OF
last week. to close their last
months report and make plans for