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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
Baptist Convention liked Over Beating Of
Ministers; Asks President Roosevelt To Act

MEMPHIS.-(ANP) Delegates
to the National Baptist conyen-
ton. Inc. which ended here Sun
day, reelected DIR. ID. v. Jemi-
son OF Selma. Ala. as national
president and selected Kansas
City. Mo-. for the 1943 sessions
which will start next Sept. s.
Most OF the sessions. held in Ellis
auditorium. were attended by
10000 or more delegates and WIS.,
itors.
The reelection Of DR.. Jemison.
who has headed the church since
the death of DR.. l.. X. Williams
in 1910, was by reclamation, fol-
lowing his presidential address
Thursday. The motion was made
by the Rev. julius Gray OF Bal
timore. Selections OF an attorney
to fill the vacancy created by the
death OF William Haynes OF Chi
cago has been referred TO the ex-
ecutive board. All business not
completed will be taken up at an
adjourned business session set
for Nashville in December.
Other officers elected included
the Rev. A. l.. Boone, Washing
ton. vice-president at large: the
Reys. Thomas s. Harten. Brook
Ign; E. w. Perry. Oklahoma. and
w. d. Carter. California. regional
vice presidents: DR.. J. r. Nabrit.
Nashville. secretary; and the
Revs. r. ]. Robinson. Mobile. Ala;
]. Plus Barbour, Chesterfield. "a;
T. Moore King, Joliet. H.. and
". p. Whitfield, Jackson. Miss,
assistant secretaries.
In his presidential address. Dr.
Jemison commended the work be-
ing done by the Baptist Theo-
logical seminary near Nashville in.
training young men as pastors.
and expressed his appreciation for
the assistance given by the Home
Mission board of the Southern
Baptist convention In helping TO
maintain and support the sem
mary.
He asked the convention 10 go
on record as urging members OF
the churches 10 buy war savings
bonds and stamps.
The speaker said that the race
wants the adjustment Of legal
injuetices against Negroes. and
the stamping out of race discrim-
nation. He said also that the Ne
gro wants to secure for Negro
children equal opportunity to pub
lie school education through fair
apportionment Of public education
funds"
Appeals To Roosevelt
Disturbed by the assault on two
ministers en- route TO the National
Baptist convention. Inc. and the
beating and arrest OF Prof Hugh
NJ. Gloster Of Morehouse college,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

Atlanta. a few weeks ago, the
convention Friday passed reso-
luton asking President Roosevelt
to set up "Citizens Tranepor-
tation committee" for the sole
purpose Of removing discrimina-
ton against Negroes in travel.
Meanwhile Gov Robert II. Hur-
ley OF Conr ecticut condemned the
beating in strong terms and made
cash contribution TO a fund be-
ing raised to defray the cost OF
legal action against the aseailant
OF DIR. John c. Jackson, 76. of
Hartford. Here in Memphis the
assailant. T. j. Hudson. white
Decatur, Ala photographer. de-
Tended his action and blamed the
ministers for the trouble while
Mayor Dudley Rowan Of Armory,
Miss. sought to explain the ar
rest and filming of Prof. Gloster.
Protection Sought
In its resolution, the Baptist
convention asked also that South
ern and Frisco railway authorities
be requested to provide sufficient
protection for passengers and that
copies OF the protest be sent 10
numerous public officials. The
session was adjourned for two
hours In protest. A committee OF
five is 10 file protest directly with
the President in Washington and
the chairman and secretary OF the
Baptist transportation committee.
Drs. L. A. Thomas and A. NJ
Townsend. were TO contact the
railroads involved.
The attack on the ministers
took place Tuesday Sept. 6, on
Southern railway coach and
was witnessed by large num-
her OF delegates en- route 10 the
convention. Since the special Jim
crow day coaches were separated
from the Jim crow eleepers by a
white coach. II was necessary for
the members OF the party 10 pass
through the white coach.
As DR.. Jackson started through,
white man ordered him to go
back. and when the aged minister
replied that he was going to his
car. another white man grabbed
and held him while the first
struck him three times with his
fists. breaking the ministers
glasses and cutting his eyes and
lips This attack occurred within
few minutes of a similar assault
on the Rev. s. A. Young OF Wash
ington who was accosted and
struck in the face. breaking his
glasses. The Jackson attack oc-
Cured near Gurley. Ala. about
1885 pm. and the assault on
Young was around noon near
Scotteboro. Ala.
On hearing of the incident Gov.
Hurley said at Hartford that he
would help IN any effort to bring
criminal prosecution against the
two men who attacked DR.. jack
son and made a personal contri-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
ASSIGN Sc
WAAC POSTS

WASHINGTON (ANP)--Assign-
ment OF the 36 graduates officers Of
the WAACS. announced this week,
place Sd Officer Michael Harriet
West, former aide TO Mrs. Bethune,
in the administrative offices here
in Washington, one OF the choicest
spots available.
cher assignments show ard Of
fcer Irma J. Cayton. Chicago, to
special service division for duty
with service clubs; Sd OFFICER Mil
dred X. Carter, Boston, to the de-
partment Of physical training: Sd
Officers Annie l.. Brown and Mary
X. Lewis, Orlando. Fla. TO the
course OF mess management: Sd
Officers w. M. Johnson, Richmond,
Va. and Mary r. Kearney, Bridge
port, Conn. division OF motor
transport Sd Officers Vera Harrison.
Wflberforce: Frances G. Alexander.
Toledo. Ohio; Elizabeth Hampton.
Los Angeles: Alice M. Jones,
Nachodes, Texas: Sarah K. Murphy;
Atlanta; Geraldine c. Bright, Pitts
burg, Texas; verneal M. Austin,
New York City: Ruth A. Lucas,
Stanford, Conn; Evelyn F. Greene,
Washington and Geneva v. Fergu-
son Camp Dennison Ohio platoon
leaders.
With Sd Officers Charity Z. Ad-
ans, Columbia. SC, and Myrtle
f. Anderson Kansas City, Mo-.
company commanders.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
FLINT NEWS
By FLORA TALBERT


DR.. Walter A. Order preached
very profound sermon Sunday
morning TO a large audience. us
ing for his text Heavenly Racer"
At the evening service Quinn
Chapel was highly honored with
the presence OF Miss Magnolia
simms unique and distinguish
ed dramatist and orator. Many
visitors were present at the
morning services.
DR.. and Mrs. David A. Blake
and daughter Grace were the
honor guests Of DR.. and Mrs. W.
A. Crider this week. DR.. Blake
preached soul stirring message
at the mid-week service, using for
his text. "Love." which was en-
joyed by all present
Mrs V. Nicely was the hostess
OF the LucretIa Artis club Tues
day.
Miss Helen Hogan was taken TO
the sanItorium at Saginaw. Mich.
Mrs. M. CAN'T and Mrs. X.
Greene who have been confined to
their homes for a few days are
much improved.
Mrs. r. Floyd. who has been
confined 10 her he'd for several
weeks. Is able 10 be up.
Mrs. r. Houseworth was the
hostess Of the willing Workers
club Thursday evening
Mrs. NJ L Hill will he the host
ess Of the ushe-ette board Tues
day at s pm.
DR.. W. A. CrIder left Tuesday
for Chicago to attend the Chicago
Annual conference. He will return
the latter part OF the week.
Mrs. L. oliver will be the host
ess OF the Turner Mite Mission
airy society next Friday. There
will be an election Of officers for
the year.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
.NAACP GOES
TO DEFENSE
OF SOLDIER

MACON. Ga.--Captured after the
biggest manhunt in years here,
lasting ~ hours, Private Edmond
Reed. charged with the murder OF
local policeman. will be defend
ed when he goes on trial soon, by
the Macon branch and the national
office OF the National Association
for the Advancement OF Colored
People. Colonel A. T. walden. men,
Der OF the NAACP national legal
committee, will handle the Negro
soldiers defense.
Private Reed. In the Army five
years, was arrested here Aug. 20
BY a military policeman. Sgt. NJ.
w. Whitmire. on suspicion OF be-
ing AWOL. While waiting for the
police patrol wagon to come 1t Is
claimed that the MP hit the SOL
der with his fist Reed Is said to
have thrown up his hands to pro-
tect his head.
At this point a city policeman
standing nearby stated: Turn
him over to me-"
A crowd began to gather threat
ening the soldier. He was struck q
severe blow at the back OF the
head. leaving a deep cash. He then
is said 70 have grabbed the pistol
OF the MP and to have shot the
city officer. who died. and the MP.
who suffered wounds. Reed then
ran away from the crowd which
was said to have been beating
him.
The NAACP stated that there Is
evidence that other Negro soldiers
had been beaten before the at
tack on Reed.
White citizens OF Macon. joined
by Mayor Charles l. .Bowden. form
ed mob numbering hundreds
which secured the countryside In
search OF the soldier.
when Reed was captured. after
a 27-hour pursuit. he had a bull
let wound In his right leg, which
members OF the posse refused TO
explain. and was bleeding from
tho cash in his head. He was drag
ged from small lake near the
Southern railroad switchyards.
Reeds case was scheduled to 20
10 trial about Sept 10.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Lobbyist
Petitions FDR To Use Negro WAVES

Americans, not all white Americans.
"Mr. President. this Is our coun-
try. This Is our war. We cannot sit
by and see the land we love lose
this war because OF she prejudice
and bigotry OF some Americans. We
cannot win this war without all OF
us. AS commander-in-chief OF the
army and navy. may we urge that
you use your office to see that Ne
gro women are Immediately accept
ed for training at Smith college. in
any and all other training pro-
grams for WAVES and that they
equitably participate In all WAVE
activities"
New offices OF the lobby are To-
Gated at 961 Florida avenue, NV,
and in charge OF Mrs. Johnson, who
held the post formerly but was
forced 10 resign because OF illness
In her family. She plans a con-
structive program 10 urge the inclu-
sion OF Negroes in all phases OF gov
ernmental activities and will be on
the alert 10 do whatever can be
done to bring the case Of the Negro
before legislative bodies and offi-
Gals OF the government.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
Fall Enrolment At Lewis Business
College Surpasses Previous Marks

The record-breaking enrolment
OF more than $50 students in daily
attendance at the Lewis Business
college last school year, was
considered unusual however the
president OF the school announces
that from the number of new
students enrolling, and the old
students expected TO return to
classes. the attendance will far
surpass that OF last year.
During the two weeks that the
school was closed. the building
was completely renovated, light
ing conditions improved. new
classrooms set up. and every pos
sible Improvement Yves made to
take care OF the Fall enrolment.
In order to meet the demands OF
every person, new courses are
being offered at the college,
namely:
Stenography and secretarial
training; accountancy and bus
mess management; and rapid l2-
week civil service course.
New instructors have been Sc
cured as we'll as necessary equip
ment. Violet T. Lewis, president
OF the school announces that they
should be able to accommodate 400
students in the three daily classes.
but urges early enrolment to
guarantee admittance.
The faculty and officials OF the
Lewis Business college are happy
over this increased enrolment.
THE demands for trained stenog-
raphers from local concerns. De-
tense and Government offices are
so great we are unable TO fill
the positions coming to u.s. says
Mrs. Garner, who Is In charge Of
placements. "Just today we re-
ceived a call for 80 typists in one
Office alone"
The Fall term OF the Lewis
Business college opened last Mon
day, Sept. II. All old students OF
the school are asked to register
this week, so that the office can
give full attention to enrolling and
classifying the large enrolment OF
new students.
For further information about
the Lewis Business college. and
the courses offered, call at the
school office. $3.50 John r, at
once. or telephone Trinity 1919.
The Office will be open until 3
o'clock each evening this week and
next.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
ZOO KEEPER
GETS BACK PAY

Ross wilkinson. assistant AMI
NAL keeper at the Detroit Zoolog-
ical Gardens who was reinstated
at a Civil Service hearing two
weeks ago. was awarded back pay
Of $4,000. by the Common Council
OF the City OF Detroit, in a meet
ing held lset Tuesday.
The NAACP aided Mr.. Wilkinson
by petitioning for hearing before
the Civil Service commission and
requesting the back pay. James
Campbell. investigator for the
NAACP legal redress committee.
handled the case.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
Negro To Be
Ten Per Cent

WASHINGTON ANP)-Despite
published reports in New York
column that Negroes were to be
|inducIed at higher percentage
|raie than the past, 1t Col. Camp
.hsn c. Johnson states that the
present sensational" line was the
subject OF war department re-
|lsass last Spring. At that time, the
percentage OF Negroes being in
Quoted into the Army was below
The accepted standard OF 10 per
cent This was due to the lack OF
training facilities for Negroes and
mo other reason.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

button 70 fund being raised to
defray the expenses OF the legal
action.
He said. cit is high time that
all the decent people Of America
join together TO defend our fell
low Americans OF the Negro race
from such terrorism"
In attempting TO explain the as
eault. T. J. Hudson. the white
Decatur. Ala. photographer said
he struck the first Negro because
he grabbed hold OF my wife 10
steady himself when the train
lurched. They had been milling
back and forth through the train
and when the first one stumbled.
he grabbed hold OF my wife and
I warned him TO quit staggering
back and forth through the car.
He came back through again
and stumbled against my wife
and baby so got up and knocked
the hell out Of him. That was 8.
A. Young The other one. j. r.
Jackson. walked up behind me
and started striking me and then
a sailor pitched in and both OF
us beat them off,"
Referring 10 the assault and
arrest of Prof. Gioster OF More
house on the Frisco railway near
Tupelo. Miss. Mayor Dudley Ro-
wan Of Armory. Miss. said Clos
ter was brought before him In
his capacity as city judge and
made bond for 5000 on a charge
OF disturbing the peace while
passenger on the Frisco. He said
Gloster forfeited the bond by not
appearing for trial.
Rowan said at the time he un-
derstood charges were preferred
as the result of trouble between
Gloster and the conductor when
the former was unable TO obtain
d seat on a crowded coach.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
Whites Pass By
'k Injured
Driver Dies
No Good
Samaritans On
Memphis Road

cHIcAG0-(ANP)-An investi-
..,lou into the death OF a truck
,,,y,r on a road near Memphis was
,.oorted 10 be underway by an In
. =. company with which the
deceased was insured.
According to statements by Mrs.
lucille Lindsay. her son-in-law.
,sonold Andrews. 40, was left on
~ ~ roadside TO die after an auto
r - accident because unfriend-
= Sl' whites refused to give him first
aid.
Tho incident occurred, she said,
hen Andrews who was forced on
,hs road because Of motor trouble
mile driving for a concern hand
|lIns defense orders. With him was
Ms wife, Media, and a helper.
A. Andrews bent over the head
=, the vehicle, continued Mrs.
LINDSAY. a passenger car approach
!. from the rear crashed into the
marked al truck. The impact knocked
andrews down and forced the truck
over MIN.
Mrs Andrews sought aid from
nearby farmhouse. Mrs. Lindsay
stated but was abruptly told by
mo tenants that they could do
ro,hing "The neighbors would os-
lrseiso us if We acted nice to Ne
,roes she was informed. "They
|soweyer did sell the injured mans
wife Jelly glass for 10 cents and
directed her 10 q drain where
|nIn water could be obtained.
The helper was sent TO q gas
sation to telephone an ambulance.
During his conversation to an un-
identified white. he was heard by
attendants to remark. YES" and
no" Mrs. Lindsay said the at
tendanis beat the man insensible
and tod him. Wen teach you how
10 talk to white folk"
Meantime the ambulance arrived
|hu internes refused to help the
telously wounded Andrews be-
cause he was Negro. Several
hours later another ambulance unit
was prevailed upon to help. but
by the time they responded An
trews had died.
Mrs. Andrews resides here with
her seven-year-old daughter, Pat
sy Lee.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
Answer these Questions and
make a good laxative choice

Cues. Can any laxative be OF help
when you feel listless, logy. or have
coated tongue? Ans. Yes, II
those conditions are the result OF
constipation. Dues. Why has Black
Draught been such an outstandingly
popular laxative with four genera
tions? Ans. Because II is purely
herbal. and usually gentle. thor
ough, prompt when directions are
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
Student Irene Graves
To Speak At Monthly
Meet Of The NAACP

Mrs. Irene Graves. who was
awarded a NAACP scholarship to
study at the Colorado State Col
lege OF Education this Summer, Will
be the principal speaker at the
monthly meeting OF the NAACP,
Sunday, Sept. 20. 1912 at Metro
politan Baptist church. on Ferry
near Russell. The meeting Will be
held at 4 pm. Gloster b. Current
executive secretary, will also ad-
dress the meeting.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

followed. CUES. What's another
reason for Black-Draughts great
popularity? Ans. 1t costs only Use
for 25 10 49, doses.
Don't watt Get Black-Dfaught
in the familiar yellow box today.
Many prefer the new grannlated
form. Follow label directions.-Adv.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

At Hai-phong. French lndo-China,
when labor recruiting Jagged. Jap
band enticed listeners, Jap troops
then surrounded the crowd and al
lowed only those proving regular
employment to leave. The rest
were marched OF under guard.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

New Zealands population about
equals that OF Detroit. Half OF the
males between the ages OF is and
go are In the fghting forces. which
number 100000 men, fully trained
and equipped.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

Special efforts 10 secure the reg
istration Of every former merchant
marine seaman and officer living
In Michigan are being made bv all
United States employment offices.
II was announced today by John
L. Craig, director Of the US. EN-
ployment service for this state.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
II RHEUMATIC PAIN
MAS you DOSING AND HOPING

Ihen prore 10 yourself schaf effec-
Hre results you can get nos0
riih this medicine
upsn your own way toward deliverance
uAtr have enjoyed. Make up your mind
you're going to USE something that gets
. work on rheumatic pain. You want
s'p you can feel. So get C-7aas. Don't
q put Oft with ifs or butts. Get results
now, II you suffer from rheumatic pain
q muscular aches. get C-aza,, Soc, 81.
A druggists. Use only as directed. Pur-
'nas price refunded II not satisfied.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

John Crockett. aged 81. 6O2 z.
Euclid. received a few cuts across
the head when he was struck by a
beer bottle thrown by Frank Wash
ington at 3476 Hastings Saturday
midnight.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19
CUTTIN'
BEATIN' AND
SHOOTIN'

v-oo~ kAvm IA8o o.
into fire hydrant and received a
cut on the left side OF his abdomen
and also q possible fracture OF his
left knee. The accident happened
at $3.50 pm. Sunday and they failed
to get his draft number"
Because his mother did not nut
her pills away from the reach OF
her two-year-old son. Kermit, Mrs.
Fora Spivey stated at Receiving
hospital. the baby swallowed sew
eral heart pills Sunday. The baby
Is doing all right now.
When Mrs. Alberta Tirreil, "a.
226 Alfred street, was given first
aid treatment for a lacerated left
hand Monday she stated that she
accidentally pushed It through a
window at 1:l4 am. that morning.
Mary Taylor. 20. ESQ Theodore,
was hit in the nose by her common
law husband, Elijah Daniels. "a
when both got into an argument
following a drinking spree. The
fight took place in their home Sat-
urday morning at 1907 o'clock.
John Crockett. aged 81. 602 z.
Euclid. received a few cuts across
the head when he was struck by a
beer bottle thrown by Frank Wash
ington at 3476 Hastings Saturday
midnight.
Another beer bottle victim was
Caesar windham. 3s. OF 2120 r.
Fort. Caesar was hit on the head
by Miss Margaret Brown, 1902 ST.
Aubin. in a beer garden at Chene
and Monroe, Sunday night. He was
treated for cuts on his nose and
back OF his head.
Theodore Youngblood. aged 40,
1919 L. Lafayette. and his wife were
in Lambert's tavern. Orleans and
Monroe. Sunday morning when an
unidentified man spoke to Mrs.
Youngblood. Theodore resented this
and fight resulted. Poor Theodore
was cut on the side OF his head and
stabbed In the back. His attacker
escaped.
Coreda Scenery. aged %. 5s17 st.
Antoine, Apt. ID. had quarrel with
her aunt Sunday morning at 2:35
O'Clock, which resulted in Coreda's
attempt TO end her life by drinking
mouth wash and cutting both
wrists. She was taken to Receiving
hospital for first aid.
Jimmy, Is. Ray, 22. and Lawrence
Mullen. 2S, all of 1887 Lyman. were
treated for scalp wounds and slight
fractures and bruises received when
they were beaten up by a gang OF
ruffians ut the corner OF Oakland
and Holbrook at IL o'clock Satur-
day. They said one OF the gang
was Alfred Freeman, Is. 500 Illi-
nols. who islin custody OF the police.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

Mary Taylor. 20. ESQ Theodore,
was hit in the nose by her common
law husband. Elijah Daniels. "a
when both got into an argument
following drinking spree. The
fight took place in their home Sat-
urday morning at 1907 o'clock.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

When Mrs. Alberta Tirreil, "a.
226 Alfred street, was given first
aid treatment for a lacerated left
hand Monday she stated that she
accidentally pushed II through a
window at 1:14 am. that morning.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

into a fire hydrant and received a
cut on the left side of his abdomen
and also a possible fracture OF his
left knee. The accident happened
at $3.50 pm. Sunday and they failed
to get his draft number"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-09-19

Because his mother did not put
her pills away from the reach of
her two-year-old son. Kermit. Mrs.
Fora Spivey stated at Receiving
hospital. the baby swallowed sew
eral heart pills Sunday. The baby
Is doing all right now.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-01
Fight Card Aids
Boys in Service

A six-bout fight card. featuring
heavyweights Hank Postaway and
Charlie Roth, Ford plant protec-
ton men. will be staged tomorrow
night at Fordson Stadium TO raise
a gift fund for the sons OF Post
members now in service.
First of a series of events to be
sponsored by Post 173, the largest
industrial Legion unit. in addition
to five boxing bouts the card will
offer a wrestling match in which
Johnny Silvi. well-known light
heavy grappler now at the Ford
Rouge plant, will meet Harold
Chaundy, representing the bomber
plant.
Opponents in the seminal will
be Lou Woods and Tommy Bell.
the brother of Shelton Bell, light
heavyweight. Opening bouts
bracket Tony Ross, Detroit. and
AL Lavege. Royal Oak; Eddie
Scott. Ann Arbor, and Red Brown;
Detroit, and Jimmy Learther, Port
Huron, and Alex AntrouZ. The
latter fight, a four-rounder. is a
heavyweight match. Postaway and
Roth meet in a 10-round go. The
other bouts are six-rounders.