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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-28
Why Easter Lilies
Hang Their Heads

ent acceptance OF the lily. as the
synbal of purity. 1t is also the rea-
son lilies are placed before the
statues of the Virgin Mary in the
churches throughout the world on
Easter Sunday.
There are several different types
Of lilies sold today as Easter lilies,
but it is said they are quite differ
emit from the lilies Of the Holy Land.
Timed neatly 10 synchronize with
coming of spring and Easter, the
lilium longlflorum, lilium formo-
sum,-.lium- giganteum and lilium
hariSsii are now on display at Con-
venton Hall where the annual
flower show and garden exhibition
will continue through Sunday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-28
IELKS' PROGRAM
PLANNED FOR
ALL ST ATES

The executive board Civil Liber-
ties committee, No. 10, local + B. P
o. E W., met in the lodge rooms of
the Heart Of Detroit lodge and the
Florence Ames temple, 500 Mack
avenue and decided upon a program
of organization covering not only
Detroit and state of Michigan, but
OF other states in this jurisdiction
and OF Canada.
Presiding at meeting was Atty,
John X. Graham. president Of COM
mittee and regional director.
Following this discussion concern
ing a widespread organization Of
the civil liberties program. Attor-
ney Graham brought to the atten-
ton Of executive committee that
the civil liberties committee had
contributed $50 to fund being raised
by Sojourner Truth housing advo-
Gates and that the grand lodge had
advised close cooperation with local
organizations in the fight for the
housing OF Negroes in. Sojourncr
Truth project.
He stressed the need for constant
watching of sporadic and organized
attempts by so-callcd citizens of
this community who are now openly
showing their hostility toward those
who comprise one-tenth of Detroit's
population. Mr.. Graham named spe-
officially, of instances where there
IS definite Owe df00t- 70 md Ergtt1tt
Mile road Of Negro home-oWners.
Representatives of this commit
tee. Mr.. Graham reported were
present at interracial meeting called
the first of week in Central Meth
odist church, East Adams at Wood
ward avenue.
The battery Of legal advisors Of
local civil liberties committee will
be instructed by executive board to
keep close watch on all subversive
movements which are being directed
by Negrophobists of this COM
munity.
Others present beside Attorney
Graham and who are members of
executive board were, Miss Alberta
Matthews, assistant state director
OF civil liberties; Atty. c, Henri
Lewis, assistant grand legal advisor
and grand regional director for the
state of Michigan and Canada; Mrs.
Hattie Santos, second vice president
/ ci,.1 1ihartfoe cot,, ,it4on. N1re Cueio
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-28

Judge Almond j Scott, Judge of
the Municipal Court, in Washing
ton, D. c., thrilled a capacity au-
dience at the 81. Antoine YMC.A.
Sunday. March % speaking on the
y Forum series. The program was
sponsored by the Detroit Alumni
and Alpha Beta chapters of the
Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
Fred Hart Williams, program
chairman, presided Atty Joseph
A. Craisen is polemarch OF the De-
troit chapter. Excerpts Of SCOTS
address are as follows;
Brother Polemarch. officers and
members of Detroit Alumni chap
ter Of Kappa Alpha Psi, and other
visiting friends
Primarily, We realize and are
willing and gladly accept, our one
hundred percent duty to our be-
loved country in this its hour Of
national peril and yet we do not
forget our duty to ourselves, in
working to the end, that we,
loyal, patriotic and God fearing
people, shall enjoy the democracy
for which our forefathers have
fought, bled and died and to pre-
sei te mat ioi Ml''on u'e ueliio-
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Whitaker
BY PAUL THOMPSON

Evangelist Brown was the speak
er for the Sunday morning worship,
One person was added TO the church
in Detroit through the services.
In the afternoon q Mothers Day
program was held.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Reeves
were visitors Sunday in Detroit
and enjoyed dinner at the home OF
several friends.
Laddis Ledford and Paul Thomp-
son had very thrilling adventure
when they recently went for an air
plane ride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Carter were
visitors at the home OF Mrs. Carriers
mother in Detroit Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Thompson al
so visited relatives IN Detroit.
Mrs. winston. Mrs. Rayburn and
family. Mr.. and Mrs. Sharpe. Mrs.
Quarles. Mr.. Todd. Glenn Jordan
and Mrs. Petit, ell OF Detroit. were
dinner guests Of Mrs. s. Ledford
and family Sunday.
The Senior and Junior choruses
accompanied the pastor TO the
Church OF God in Ypsilanti Mon
day to take part in the mortgage
burning. The Rev. Mr.. Hill Is pas
tor.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES

Mortals and lmmortals" will be
the subject Of the lesson-sermon in
all Christian Science churches
throughout the world on Sunday,
May II.
The golden text (R5mans s:5)
rs: They that are after the flesh
do mind the things Of the flesh; but
they that are after the Spirit the
things OF the Spirit
Among the Bible citations is this
passage dob 14:1, %: Man that is
born OF woman, is OF few days.
and full of trouble. He cometh forth
like a flower, and Is cut down: he
fleeth also as shadow, and con-
tinueth not"
Correlative passages to be read
from the Christian Science text
book, Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mary
Baker Eddy. include the following
(p.190): Human birth, growth.
maturity, and decay are as grass
springing from the soil with beauti-
full green blades. afterwards to
wither and return 10 its native
nothingness. This mortal seeming is
temporal: II, never merges into inn
mortal being, but finally disappears
and immortal man. spiritual and
eternal. is found TO be the real
man."
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Announces
Free Summer
Sample Offer
Skin Whitener
Firm Has 18th
Anniversary

ATLANTA, Ga. The Galenol
Company. Inc, OF this city. manu-
facturers OF DR.. FRED Palmer's
Skin whitener. announced this
week that they are offering free
sample OF DR.. FRED Palmer's Skin
WhItener. as explained in a follow
ing paragraph. TO prove to people
how 1t lightens and brightens tan
ned dark. course. weather beaten
skin.
In Summer the sun makes skin
darker, usually less beautiful. But
when such conditions exist, don't
fret or worry. DR.. FRED Palmers
Skin whitener will tighten that
tanned dark skin and should bring
you great peace OF mind, Joy and
comfort. II works fast because IL
contains a special ingredient that
starts TO work the minute II is ap-
piled.
Thousands OF folks have used It
during the past Al years with great
satisfac tion. Harriet Galloway, the
internationally known band leader:
Pauline Webster. Dean Gordon.
and other famous musicians. sing
ers and actresses have endorsed IL.
The fact that its sales have shown
a steady increase through the years.
is evidence OF the great satisfaction
II has given.
To celebrate It's 44th anniversary
this year. the company decided to
make a special seven days trial Of
fer that would enable everyone TO
prove TO themselves what DR.. FRED
Palmer's would do without risking
cent. The company states. Get a
&c box OF DR.. FRED Palmer's Skin
Whitener from your druggist. Try
II seven days. II not satisfied. re-
turn It and your money will be re-
funded" It's for sale at all drug
stores. but II unable 70 obtain DR..
FRED Palmer's Skin Whltener from
your druggist, send &c to cover
postage and mailing 10 Galenol
Company, Inc, Dept. los, Box 2s4.
Atlanta, Ca, AID they will send
you generous free sample box by
return mail. II you have never tired
Or. FRED Palmer's Skin whitener.
here is your chance to do so with
out risking a cent. Get an economy
size box from your druggist OF
write for the free sample at once.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Rev. Hill To Head Group

The Rev. Charlie Hill. chairman
Of the Sojourner Truth Citizens
committee. was selected to head a
division in the NAACP membership
drive. The Rev. Mr.. Hill announc-
Cd that his division would be out
there swinging and would lead the
drive. The challenge was accepted
by the other divisions and what
promises to be the greatest CAM
paign in NAACP history jockeyed
for starting position before the
start scheduled for May %. The
membership campaign will run un-
I'll June IL, and Is out for 10000
members.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Northwest Detroit
Business And Social
By RUFUS J. cRUM, yR.

Little Ira Sears OF 2O535 wyoming
avenue Is on the sick list In the
Children's hospital.
Sergeant John Henderson is Wis
ting his father and mother. Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Henderson OF Ohio
avenue.
Mrs. Jean Flowers and daugh-
ter. Gwendolyn OF Northlawn. left
last week for Bessemer, Ala.
Mrs. Hack Temple OF 1890 Rose
lawn is leaving soon for Atlantic
City, Nj. TO visit her mother. Mrs
Mary Sanders.
The Willing Workers club OF St
Paul church will sponsor program
May II at 1880 pm. The Rev. Ed
gar ]. Warren will be the principal
speaker.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Charge Officer
|Riddled BodyOf
HELPLESS Man
War Department
Officials Urge
Investigation

Attorney General Francis Biddle,
announced today that he has re-
quested Samuel Rorex, United
States for the Eastern District OF
Arkansas. 10 institute Grand Jury
investigation into the fatal shoot
ing OF Sergeant Thomas p. Foster.
United States Army by civilian
police officer at Little Rock, Ark
ansas. on March 22, 1912.
Mr.. Rorex will be assisted by
Frank II. Patton. Special Assis-
tant TO the Attorney General and a
former Attorney General OF New
Mexico. The Grand Jury investiga-
ton is scheduled TO begin on or
about June l. 1912.
Mr.. Biddle said the investigation
Is being made at the direct request
OF the War department. which ask
ed that prompt action be taken "in
view of the necessity that soldiers,
white or Negro. be afforded pro-
lection when on pass in civilian
community"
According TO reports received by
the Department OF Justice, Foster
Negro. demonstrated with mill
tary police officers for delivering
to the custody Of Little Rock police
men a soldier they had arrested
for drunkenness. An alteration
ensued. and Foster was arrested by
the military police.
City Policeman A. ]. Hay, the
reports indicate, offered TO escort
Foster to an Army truck II the mill
tary police would dispense the
crowd of several hundred persons
which had gathered. Foster. how
ever. resisted arrest and was struck
over the head several times with
night-stick. In the struggle he and
Policeman Hay fell to the ground
At this point, reports say, Hay
rose TO his feet. drew his revolver
and fired four shots into Foster
while he was lying in a dazed con-
dition on the ground. Immediately
after the shooting, Hay broke open
his revolver, released It, and then
lit and smoked his pipe.
An investigation was later con
Quoted by Prosecuting Attorney
Robinson OF Little Rock, who con
cluded that officer Hay was clearly
acting in self-defense.p
Despite this finding. the Attorney
General said, both the War Depart
ment and Assistant Attorney Gener
al Wendell Berge, in charge OF thu
criminal Division, have recommend
ed thorough investigation OF thu
case by Federal Grand Jury.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16

ID
..., looking up and down Four
Al. s street. we wonder II Uncle
tsen'h has nut asphalt and concrete
% osI me rationing list: 1t looks as II !
on '1 1s,s or some other enemy had
ine ed some eggs on those two
oIOp .,s what we can't understand
sus INV our streets crack up and
y W., unsafe for driving, while
Oesva on the other side OF the
SUI: sn.s are always in good condition.
", ' when bonds for more funds
isn 70 he voted for. Nos. IL and
=, n nrecIncts are always urged to
Ito eyes" so they can get more
' NV, but those improve
, never come. Why?
lack Of cooperation between the
.ol,,,cal clubs on the west side OF
ne track IS the cause OF a lot OF
BORROWINGS. Written agreements
we're signed between the politicians
and the different club heads. nam
inc the improvements and appoint
rnspts thew would give II they were
elected Some OF the promises call
ID for another patrolman. the con-
FINANCE OF our nurse. more paved
streets brighter street lights. a
Immunity center and a city-own-
ID playground on Sixteenth street.
tn date. none OF those promises
have been fulfilled. Some OF them
Rave discontinued the nurse.
For instance. she worked right
nm TO election day. but when the
count was over, she was counted
out. The elected officials appointed
tbe same white nurse. but our col
ored nurses appointment was
tabled until the next meeting. That
was in February. The next meeting
hasn't been held yet. so far as q
colored nurse is concerned. The
new policemen have been appoint
cd. 10th white. Why didn't the Of
acials appoint one white and one
colored policeman? when asked by
some of the local citizens about
their failure to keep their prom
ise to appoint another colored po-
lceman. why did the officials tell
those citizens to wait until they
made up the budget for 1942-43?
II seems the same old method OF
raising the buck is being used
against us. as Away. Are we go
Ing to continue To- accept those
kind OF politicians?
Don't forget the school board
election comes up in a few weeks.
More colored teachers and another
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
SCHEDULES
OF CHURCHES
EBENEZER AME
Willis and Brush

DR.. George w. Baber will occupy
the pulpit Sunday, May II. 1t is
hoped that the small balance on
the mortgage OF the chur h will
be paid by that time and 1t can be
announced that the congregations
dream OF paying for the church will
have come true.
Plans are being formed TO pur-
chase a building to be used as a
home for aged members OF the
church. Further details will be
outlined to the congregation Sun
day.
The Women OF Zion are sponsor
ing THE Twelve Tribes OF Israer'
rally Sunday, May II at the 7:45
services.
Isaac Jones is church reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
;and Jury To Probe Murder Of Soldier by Police In Arkansa


COLUMBIA. s. C.-Introduced by
hve white Democrats and elo-
quently pleaded for by their spokes-
man. resolution to have the state
Democratic conventions revise the
ruling which makes II impossible
for a Negro to take part in the
Democratic primary In this state
unless he is 81 years old. was turn
ed down by the Richland county
Democratic convention, Monday,
May 4.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
Manslaughter Charge

O'Dell Wallace. 43, 423 Theodore
was arraigned on a manslaughter
charge in Recorders Court last
Thursday. Wallace stabbed Eddie
Pritchett TO death in a brawl in a
tavern at Brush and Canfield.
The fatal stabbing resulted from
Pritchett's efforts to compel wal.
lace 10 drink with him.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
CITY USHER UNION

The City Usirers Board union will
meet Thursday. May IL at the
YMCA at 7:45 pm. Boards are well
come to give their membership.
The union will be the guest OF the
First Cumberland Presbyterian
Ushers board Sunday. May II at 3
pm. in the celebration of their an
niversary. The church is located at
2O20 Dubois street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
GOSPEL CHORAL UNION

Sunday afternoon, May II the
regular monthly inspirational
meeting will be held at Few's CINE
church on Palmerston near Hall
street in River Rouge. The Rev.
G. p. Gibson is pastor. The Rev.
Mrs. Hosk, pastor of Everybody's
Tabernacle OF Truth. will be the
principal speaker.
A battle OF music will be held be-
tween several musical groups in
connection with the program.
Mrs. Morten. vice president OF the
union, is in charge of the choral
work in the absence of Mrs. A.
Hutchins, president. Mrs. Hutchins
is in Los Angeles building up mis-
sionary work there. The union gave
her $50 to assist in making the
trip.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
YPSILANII
By MRS. EuGENIA OBANNoN

Sunday was known as Women's
Day at Browns Chapel AME church
with Evangelist Lucille Simmons
delivering the Sunday morning mes
sage on the subject, Making Moth
err Happy"
At $3.50 a Mothers Day program
was rendered. Evangelist L. T.
Gray Of Union AME church was the
evening speaker.
The ladies OF the Senior Mission
airy society will sponsor a pew rally
Sunday. May IL instead of the junior
branch as stated on last weeks is
sue.
The Rev. Garther Robertson spoke
Sunday morning at Second Baptist
church on the subject. Behold Thy
Mother" One was added to the
membership. In the afternoon the
members OF the Missionary society
will accompany the pastor OF Lam
sing for special services at the Bap-
list church Of which the Rev. ]. II.
Johnson is pastor.
Special dedication services and
mortgage burning will be held Sun
day, May II which will climax a Sc
ries OF meetings which began Mon
day, May IL. The Rev. ]. A. Parker
OF Whitaker conducted the worship
Monday: professional and business
men and women, Tuesday; the Rev.
Samuel Gray OF Union AME. We'd
nesday; the Rev. ]. c. McTyre OF
Second Baptist. Friday. May Is.
Sundays worship will be partici-
pated in by citizens from Detroit,
Flint and Pontiac.
Soclals
Mr.. and Mrs. william Keith and
daugher, jeanette left Friday, May
s for their home in Chicago after
spending several weeks. here visit
ing her sisters. Miss Serene Cas-
Ter and Mrs. Edna Henderson. Mrs,
Keith's niece accompanied them
home. Her sister Mrs. Anita Bell
Henderson also made the trip.
The Rev. K. c. Copeland, pastor
OF Union Baptist church, River
Rouge will be guest speaker sun
day, May II at Second Baptist. The
program is being sponsored by the
Bible and Story Telling club OF
which Mrs. Matilda Wilson is in
structor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lander Bennett. 211
Harriet street attended the funeral
and burial Of Mr.. Benefits broth.
err, Charles, who died Thursday
May z.
Mrs. Edna Henderson entertain
20 little folk In honor OF the birth.
day OF her little niece, jeanette
Keith OF Chicago at party Tues.
day, May s at her residence, al
Hawkins street.
Mrs. Bertha Carr Is up and ou'
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Hicks of Romu.
lus were weekend guests at the
Carr home.
Mrs. Ella Thurman left Friday or
q business trip TO Girard. Kans.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
CALEDONIA BAPTIST
l4fS sherman

The Rev. j. II. White. pastor, will
preach Sunday morning, May II
from st. John 4:29.
The Friendship Jubilee singers
will render a program for Caledonia
Baptist church Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock, May II.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16

God will worship in ypsilanti Sun
day afternoon.
Thursday evening. May IL bust
ness meeting will be held at the
church. The pastor. the Rev. T. d.
McGhee urges all members to at
tend.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
TRUE VINE TEMPLE OF GOD
99l6 Riyard II.

The observance OF the fifth ami
versary OF the church will begin
Sunday. May IL and continue
through May rs. Each night va
rious churches will be represented
and different minister will appear
on program.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
ST. PAUL AMEZ
521 T.. Palmer

Mems Day will be Sunday. May
II. At IL am. the subject will be
play the Man.
DR.. Leach OF Flint will be guest
speaker in the afternoon. At S pm.
George b. Mccall will deliver the
address.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
O.E. S. COLUMN F. & A. M, P.H.A.

GUIDING STAR CHAPTER NO. 11-STATED MEETINcS-1st
Wednesday. DEGREE WORK 3rd Wednesday. Worthy Ma
tronMrs Aphrea Williams, 613 Trowbrldge To. 6-is0I;
Worthy Patron-Mr Richard White Ersklne Apt 603.
Secretary-Mrs Viola Perry. 53s Leland, TIE. 1-S762
BATHSHEBA CHAPTER NO. e-STATED MEETINGS-1st FRI
day. DEGREE WORK srd Friday Worthy Matron Mrs.
Leah Martini 617 Garfield, Apt g. Te S507 Worthy Patron
A. Bristol 1871 Jos. Campau, FL Ass; Secretary
Mrs. Carrie b. Riley, 1898 Parker, Pl 7705.
GOLDEN LEAF CHAPTER NO. H-STATED MEETING 1st
Wednesday. DEGREE WORK Srd Wednesday. Worthy Ma
tron-Ms Matte Collins 60i1-9sth ST. Ty 6-09iO Worthy
Arthur Robinson, Evalne 1859,
reary-Mrs. Lula Hendley, s641 Buffalo Blvd.
PRISCILLA CHAPTER NO. e1-STATED MEETINGsnd Friday
DEGREE WORK 9Th Friday. Worthy Matron-Mrs. Martha
6s5 Eliot, Apt 79i, TIE. sS403 Worthy Patron
Mr. Haywood CAN'T 600 Hartford, Ty 4-7b56 Secretary
Mrs. Helen h CAN'T, 670e Hartford, Ty 4-7sse.
LONE STAR CHAPTER No. fe-STATED MEETING LIST Thurs
day. DEGREE WORK srd Thursday; Worthy Maron-Mrs.
willie AUSTIN 20ss0 MItchedales Worthy ParonMr. Richard
white, see ErskIne Apt eos secretary-Mr Nellie Wilson,
e0s2f Wyoming.
ST. AGNES CHAPTER es-sTATED MEETING-end
day. DEGREE WORK 4th Wednesday. Worthy Matron =
Mrs. Elizabeth Logan. eoeSh, IT, $685. Worthy Patron
Mr. Walter BaIenger. SeS5soh La le6fs Seeretary-Mrs
Pearl Hatton ss5 Leicester Ct Apt s0l. Ma essf.
CAPSTONE CHAPTER NO: eoSTATED MEETING-2nd Thurs
DAY. DEGREE W0RK-fth Thursday. Worthy Mafron -
Rosetta Matthews, ssss FL ess worthy Patron
Floyd Harris McDoupaI ss7s, SecrctaryMiss
VIVA Matthews, ssss \. Fort IL eisS.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-16
CHURCH or GOD -
JOS. Campau and Arndt

The members OF the
Nogales international., 1942-07-10
TODAY LAST DAY TO TURN
In RUBBER; NATION WIDE
DRIVE WILL END TONIGHT
Citizens And Business Houses In Last Roundup OF
Material So Essential For Prosecution Of
War; Every Rubber Item Sought

by an all-out contribution of rubber.
Everyone must make sacrifices, .
he said. ITO give only what we
easily can spare is not enough. The
future of Americas deIglocracy is a.
stake"
That the drive is bejt 2 taken
seriously even by the younger set
was indicated when babies, possibly
through action of their parents, be-
gan contributing their teething
rings, and children began turning
in their rubber toys.
No contribution is too small, say
committeeman. Even a rubber band
or the eraser from a pencil should
be included in the collection, as
every item will play its part in de-
feating the Axis.
All rubber should be turned in to
gasoline stations, all of which are
pledged to see that their collections
60 straight to authorized govern
ment stockpiles.