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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
LETTER CONDEMNS BASS
LAKE PROPRIETOR FOR
DISCRIMINATION

Editor: We think our favorite
newspaper, The Minneapolis
Spokesman, also the st. Paul Re-
corder, would be interested in
knowing of our recent experience
in attempting to arrange for an
anniversary celebration. The state
ments contained herein are abso-
lutely true, and Negroes should
know and remember who the
enemies of true democracy are.
We inform you as follows:
The Sumner Cooperative Buy
ing Club, wishing to arrange for
its First Anniversary Picnic, was
referred to Webb's Place at Bass
Lake by another Cooperative
Group. Tentative arrangements
had been made by phone, however,
when two Negroes and one white
representative appeard at the
grounds to make final arrange
ments. Mrs. Webb advised the
group she could not rent her
grounds for a gathering composed
partly or wholly of Colored people.
She does have some Negro boat
customers but renting the grounds
was out. Her lame excuse was that
her tenants occupying cabins would
probably object, but she herself
thought Colored people were all
right.
Mrs. Webb was politely informed
that the Sumner Cooperative Buy
ing Club is composed of many
races, nationalities and creeds and
opposes discrimination against any
of them; that by her actions, she,
too, aids in demoralizing Negroes
and other fairminded citizens who
are called on to sacrifice, fight and
die that democracy might survive.
Directors in conversation with
Mrs. Webb were Peter Schommer,
white, Lewis Seaton and Wilmoth
Bowen. Other directors were Hat
tie Brooks, Irene Harvey and Helen
Bowen.
Kindest regards to the entire
staff.
Very truly yours,
Sumner Cooperative Buying Club.
Wilmoth Bowen, Manager.
July 81, 1912.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
st. Peter Men
Plan Big Day

Mems Day at st. Peters Church
has been set for August 16, and
the men are planning a better
Mems Day than ever, one of the
committee men said.
Morning services will be at 1O:45
a. m. and the Twilight meeting will
be at $3.50 p. m. Special music and
other features are being arranged.
Guest speakers will be announced
later. The public is invited to come
out and worship at St. Peters on
Mems Day.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
Not Asking for Special Privileges

We not asking for special privileges acuang
demand that not of the Constitutional
insist rights here
much that should oahe ose impact
Fascist forces her identity stronghold
therefore, far patriotic than the irresponsible critics who
would suppress pleas for Democracy.
The position of the Negro the country
today has been sound logical and
criticisms be- and from whence they encd
by clandestine threats.-Chicago Defender
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
EDITORIAL NOTES

the north earning
the This understandable the
give educational opportunities afforded
by the "free" north.
of the Governors of Alabama
situation embaass Americans who
fighting Hitler and the Japs Gene Tai
Georgia and Governor Frank Dixon of Alabama with
demanding that segregation must remain!
British governed by the Duke of
got working day. Result Represen
his Britannia Majesty of them Jail for ng
vote in the Democratic primaries
This is the why the Democratic
Roosevelt plus the stupidity and hargy Of the O. p could
and Rooseves don't along often After
like We leading the G. o. p the Democrats with
lilly white" primaries the South going lose much
plant urged pulpit and that it is their
patriotic country and family portion their
plant illustrated oft repeated that
the high last always and that it incumbent of
bonds establish savings and spend only
small portion of their income shooting the captain"
The folks that left behind the who join the
forces parcel of the effort The disposition of
civilians the from afar ought to be dpated by this time
When considers how bombing planes
the home front and the waont practically the and the
heartily accept Tamadges stay
outo of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
DIPLOMACY

Diplomacy's the finer art
Of saying things you may not mean,
Making them sound from the heart,
When you would rather vent your spleen
Diplomacy is putting zest
Into some task beneath your latitude,
Smiling just as though you're blest,
Unthankful, yet expressing gratitude.
Diplomacy's the martyrdom of thought,
Where compromise must hold dominion,
1t is gristmill for every idea wrought,
And yet grinds no mans true opinion.
Diplomacy's the big broad grin,
Power to laugh when bored no end,
1t is the gracious giving in,
When all your daring says contend.
Diplomacy's the slap on back,
The winner wears the losers shoes,
And promises him another crack,
Full satisfied again he'll lose.
Diplomacy's the soft long neck
Stuck out beneath turtle-shell,
The clever trade it for break,
And thus it's sympathy to sell.
To give Diplomacy success
All candor must go on the shelf;
Tact is priceless politics, guess,
And still, I'd rather be myself!
james T. Logan.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
Rdps Hennepin County
Officials
Minneapolis

Dear Editor:
Don't you think that it is high
time that our county officials con-
slider employing some Negroes
among their personnel. In the
thousands of persons employed by
the County of Hennepin, only three
are Negroes.
The present County Attorney has
held office for more than fifteen
years and this same county office
has never had a Negro employee.
The County Treasurer's office
only has a seasonal employee. The
County Auditors office has none.
The Sheriff's office and the Regis
ter of Deeds have one each.
Considering our population and
the amount of taxes we pay, it
seems that we are wholly forgot
ten.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31

Mt, olivet Baptist and Camphor
Churches at 8 P. NJ, Sunday. The
service will be held at the Mt.
Olivet Baptist Church.
Short reports of the Chicago Dis
trict Conference that was held this
week in Chicago will be made by
the delegates Mrs. Julia Lewis, lay
delegate; Irma Monson, youth
delegate, and Pastor Nelson.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
CALCIUM
The Great Human
Need

People Of all ages need calcium
and few today get a sufficient
amount of it for the greatest Of
most abundant health.
The best and the cheapest source
Of calcium is in dairy products.
The lower the income for food
the greater the need for more of
dairy products in the regular every
day diet of all Of US.
Fresh fluid pasteurized milk
daily in some form should be used,
either as beverage or in cooked
food.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
HE'LL RANKIN!

Soldiers of United rsng their
dozen baefrons the face of the EARTH but Representative
Rankin of Mississippi struggled hard last week them from
voting in the November elections.
He and his poll compaiots from the lower South fought all
day the floor Congress against Rankin called e beginning
of an attempt to destroy the election laws of the States
The fear of the Rannaz that through the proposed law
black rng their lives might privileged
cast ballots for candidates the forthcoming election with possible dire
results for the ncumbents who msrpresen them Congress
Rankin haped that the provisions of the proposed law violated
rights States and his associated Ranknazs echoed him
the disgust
naturally favored the BILL
Nevertheless the tactics of the Rannazis succeeded while
House passed the BILL protected the poll eight against
wartime suspension by a 2-to-1
So black soldier who has faced hell in New Guinea
land Australia and black sailor
bombs will not be able vote in the election the poll
unless they remembered the of low
before being drafted enisting to fight for
The unreconstructed South has another victory.
He'll Rankin!-Pittsburgh Courier.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
MINNEAPOLIS SPOKESMAN

or Chicago teams to step further
in this direction.
Thanking you again for your fine
paper, / remain,
Sincerely,
HENRY MURRAY.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
NO POINT

pointed correctly at meeting called by the MIN
neapos Organizations Monday night that there
point attacking annoying defense and plant contractors who
already employing Negroes without discrimination
which deserve the special attention Of
which have Negro employees and
plan of having three Negroes
a of or thousands.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-07-31
The Only Spot

The only reserved for social equality in home pr
ve club which public operate
the right to choose his associates his
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-05
COOKED
H M S
READY TO EAT
Shank Half
lb. 35c
Leg of Lamb
Id. Sic
LAMB CHOPS
Shoulder Cut
lb. 29c

Pork Loin Roast, rib end lib. 26c
Sliced Bacon, cello wrapped q Id. pkg. ID. 12c
Bacon, sugar cured, in piece lb. Csc
Bacon Squares, sugar cured ID. 19c
Sliced Bacon, sugar cured l lib. layer 33c
Ring Bologna or Club Franks lb. 23c
Red Fish Fillets lb. 23c
Pork Chops, first cut lib. 28c
Fresh Dressed Chickens Id. Csc
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-06-05
ROUND AND
Siirloiin
Steak
ID. 35c
Sugar cured Skinned
Smoked Ham
Shank Half
ID. &c

Pork Steak, round bone cut Id. Sic
Fresh Spare Ribs :. ID. 19c
Pot Roast of Beef, lower cut lb. 21c
Fresh Ground Beef Id. 19c
Veal Chops, shoulder cut ID. Csc
Leg of Milk Fed Veal h. 26c
Standing Rib Roast of Beef ID. 27c
Neck Bones or pig feet. fresh ID. Tee
Frankfurters, Skinless Id. 23c
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Little Farms for Sale
Business Property for Sale

FENKELL. 7i05-h block wes. Of Liver
noiS. 90, 2-story frame building; 81. $50
cash for quick sale. Edw. Henkel Co.,
Cadillac 1855
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
IMPROVE YOUR IN HOUSEHOLD GOODS APPL
Furniture, Household Goods

A BEAUTIFUL sxi2 Administer Rug. Blue
Lear, used months: sacrifice SIT.
Mitcheifs. 5000 Grstiot.
A DINETTE suite. table. chairs. buffet,
china, walnut or blond. $50. terms. Kent
Co, i544i Livernois. Open evenings.
A LARGE selection OF wool rugs. all col.
ors: sz12 chenille, $22: ex1z Administer,
$685. ex12 felt rug SIS; terms. Kent Co.
1544i Livernois. Open evenings.
A MOHAWK 9xi2 Administer rug. beautiful
pattern: sacrificing, $685. terms. Beresh
Radio. 1888 Michigan.
NEW 3-pc. bedroom suite: poster bed,
roomy chest and dresser: walnut finish
sacrifice s24. Mitchell's. 5000 Gratiots
A RECLAIMED living suite; only $40.
BERNEY. 63i7 MACK.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Apartment Property for Sole

BRIcK-1i APIS, INCOME $500 MOI
Real value az SIS. 600. IS. 900 down.
c. w. WHITE, 1850 Hastings-TE. -O0se
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
<<S&r> REAL ESTATE CORNER <GS&N>S
FOR RENT FOR SALE ~


CoLoRED--A steal; rms, basement
stove hit: $500 On. ME-. s763.
rms, n. a hi. 50. 500, $50
On. Bargain. ME-. 9763.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Little Farms for Sale

ACROSS FROM SCHOOL
Freshly painted 4-room house on large
corner lot real buy AZ 81, 445. No inter
est, no cash needed.
ENTIRE DOWN PAYMENT FINANCED
GROSSMAN, CORNER VAN BORN
AND WAYNE ROAD
CHOICE small farm. S3l5: II miles from
Detroit City Hall. ca. 1900. IT,. 2-6l7g.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Housekeeping Rooms
Board and Room

MORAN, 1920 (Forest) - Front ROOM twin
beds: two gentlemen preferred home
privileges; near carllnes Olive 1913
RENT--Exchange for care OF two children
reliable woman. couple. BEDFORD Oi72.
scHAEFFER FENKELL section Good
transportation. home cooking. two gen
temen Vermont 5-24e3
WEsT CHICAGO (Greenneld section)-
Two; share room, good meals Vermont
s-5e6s.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Money to Loan
On Real Estate

Al 4h% Insurance Co. funds for good
mortgage loans: land contracts bought.
Ia. Henkel Co. Hammond Bldg. CA. 1855.
Real Estate Loans Ne Restricted Areas
HOME AssoCIATES-cA. 1897
READ Times Want Ads for pront--use
them for results
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Houses for Sale
East Of Woodword)

ALGoNAC home on ST. Clair River 7
rms. hedrms., and bath. large lot, "a
ynEs and boat well Real bargain, terms
"a. 1900. AR. f710.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

a APIECE reclaimed bedroom suite; only
\ S3s BERNEY, 6347 MACK.
ALL living room suites ordered sold, large
] complete stock. all colors all siyles. at
big discount: 2-pe. tap. sac; Ape. velour.
Y co. i54+i Liyeraois. open every evening.
APPLIANCES. high grade furniture: real
barg. Hayden's Service. 2ol01 Livernois
BEAUTIFUL bedroom suite. blond or wal
nut finish, $40 choice OF vanity or
dresser; terms. Kent Co, 1544i Livernois.
Open evenings.
BEDROOM outht--iO-pc., complete, $50 so.
Martin furniture. 6747 Michigan.
CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate list
ings In the big sunday Times Want Ad
Seetion
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Farms and Lands for Sale

FARMs-Any sire. price. terms oceans
Co. Hanson-osborn. Realty. Hart. Mich
so ACRES-4-room house barn. garage,
woods, excellent soil. north Port Huron.
TWinbrook lilo
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

;OLORED-Grocery. meats. beer license
Cheap, cheap. Hurry. Stevens. TIE. 2-5O23
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14

BuICK-'H super convertible 5-pass en-.
II IT'S class you want here Il r.; laYE0 j
radio, underseat heater; finished IN beau{ls
ful Hollywood finish; sac. sale, Si,O0&
trade, long Ell terms. wrigley's.
9t00GRAT1OT'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-14
Furniture, Household Goods Radio Service
Machinery and Supplies

FOR SALE q 9" Lands pipe threading
and cutting machine. Cuts and threa61
all sizes from "a" 10 a. Can be soex
any day at Herman Gardens, 1906 JoV
road. Jarcho Brothers
Evening star., 1942-07-18
OPEN TODAY AND SUNDAY
5536 32nd ST.
Chevy Chase. D. {.
S13,5OO

Brick Colonial residence,
containing t hree bed
rooms. . baths, with
glassed-in sleeping porch
and finished and heated
third floor. Two-car ga
rage. Shade trees. fenced
yard. ADJOINING SIDE
LOT WIT H s HAD E
TREES, FENCED, ALSO
AVAILABLE.
To reach: Out Conn. Ave.
to Nebraska Ave. at trat-
nc LIGHT. turn right about
sir blocks to send St,
then left to property.
Evening star., 1942-07-18
Builders Urged 10 Use
Ingenuity in Devising
Substitute Materials
Shortages Need Not Halt
Construction Of Houses,
Federal Official Says

Continued production of war
housing III the face of growing
shortages of many basic materials
calls for maximum exercise of in
genuity by the building industry in
developing new materials or new
uses for existing materials, Federal
Housing Commissioner Abner H.
Ferguson declared recently.
The diversion of materials to
armament production has greatly
complicated the problems of home
construction and has ruled out for
the duration Of the war many of the
standard practices Of the building
industry, Mr. Ferguson said.
However, the housing situation
may no. bc quite so gloomy as it
might appear at first glance" he
added. But it does call for ingenu-
ity, foresight, and, above all. ag-
gressive, intelligent planning on the
part of the industry and mortgage
lenders, The construction industry
and mortgage lenders must concen-
trate on housing the war worker"
Housing Must Keep Pace.
AS the arms program gets into full
sway, every effort is being exerted
to keep the supply of housing for
war workers in pace with war in
dustrial production through adjust
ments ir the minimum: irreplaceable
materials made available for the
most essential war housing construc-
ton, Mr.. Ferguson said.
The changes from normal resi-
dental building practice required by
Evening star., 1942-07-18

can be fixed so that they will not
darken? I live near salt water.
A. After polishing. wipe the metal
with benzine careful of freD, then
try spar varnish finish. Of course
either lacquer or spar varnish on
metal at the seashore will need fire.
quent refinishing
Q. In making an old barn over
into house, we retained the hand
heWn oak beams. What would be
the best treatment for them?
A. Give them two or three coats
of boiled linseed oil.
@, In buying new house on the
FHA plan is it necessary to have
the title searched?
A. 1t is advisable to have it done
for your own satisfaction.
Mr.. Whitman is sorry he can
no longer answer personal letters.
He does, however. offer readers
leaflets on variety of subjects.
Today's leafiet deals with remov-
ing spots and scratches on the
woodwork. Be sure to send
Scent stamped, self addressed
envelope with your leaflet request
to Mr.. Whitman, p. 0. Box $50,
Times Squire Station, New York,
N. Y. Leaflets cannot be mailed
unless self-addressed envelope
bears correct amount Of postage.
Evening star., 1942-07-18

cement floor so that I can paint it:
A. If it is only small area
smooth by rubbing with A carborun-
dunn stone, Otherwise a terrazzc
grinding machine will do the Job
Flooring contractors doing this type
of work are listed in your classified
phone book
To Give Antique Look.
Q. have an unpainted wall book
rack which I would like to finish so
that it resembles an antique with a
floral design. l would like the finish
to be dull. What should 1 use for
a first coat? What kind of paint
| should use for the floral dec
oration?
A. First apply two coats of enamel
undercoater, following the manufac-
turer's directions for thinning the
first coat. Then apply the enamel.
For the floral decorations use artists
oil colors, mixed to the right con-
sistency with linseed oil and drier.
For an antique finish apply coat
OF glaze 0ike thin varnish) with
a brown tint. While still wet, wipe
it off with a soft lintless cheesecloth,
IN such way as to remove prac-
tically all of the glaze from the fiat
surfaces, but to leave more or less
OF it in carvings and holdings.
Make certain the floral decorations
are thoroughly dry before the an
tique finish is put on Artists colors
take longer to dry than ordinary
enamel.
@. My house is over 20 years old
and / want to do the trim over with
white enamel The wood is cypress
which has been vanished. What
can do so that the enamel paint
will hold?
A. You should first dull the old
finish by rubbing with fine sand
paper. Then clean the surface by
wiping with turpentine. For the
undercoater. use a paint that dries
without gloss.
@. have brass trimmings on my
front door and have had them pol
ished and lacquered, but they keep
turning black. Is there any way this
Evening star., 1942-07-18
Washing Screens
Held Necessary
Summer Chore

The window screens do more than
keep flying insects out. They are of
immeasurable aid in filtering out
much of the dirt and dust that
usually sweeps into the house. To be
convinced Of this notice the amount
of debris that you sweep off the sills.
At this time of year it is a good
plan to take screens down for good
scrubbing. Removing them one
room at a time, take them out into
the yard and use a fine brush with
plenty of soap and water. This will
remove the soil and the lint which
has gathered in them. Wipe them
dry and replace them. This will
keep the screens in good condition,
permit the air to flow more freely.
and, best of all, will save your sheer
summer curtains from getting soiled
where they blow against the screen.
Evening star., 1942-07-18

the war effort are far-reachins
Commissioner Ferguson observed
Shortages Of rubber. gasoline and
transportation are hating the de-
velopment of suburban housing and
are requiring that war housing
projects be located as close as pos
sible to war plants.
All Must CO. operate.
Because the war housing pro-
gram is focused on meeting the
needs OF immigrant war workers,
many OF whom will not be perma-
nent residents, private construction
of houses for sale may have to be
abandoned for the duration and all
efforts concentrated on rental prof.
ects fo- War workers, Mr.. Ferguson
declared.
When We are considering hous-
ing program in wartime the ele-
ment OF competition between the
various interests disappears" he
said. There is no question of pub
Tic housing or private housing. The
fact is that there is needed in this
country today all the housing for
war workers that both the Govern
ment and private interests can
build
Evening star., 1942-07-18

paper. You can then paint the floor
Painting is preferable, as it will
cover the knots and filled-in kno,
! holes.
@. Our kitchen sink received a
knock that Clipped off a strip from
the hard, white surface It looks
dreadful. I am thinking of painting
the strip with a coat of fiat white
and coat or two of white enamel
paint. Have you better suggestion?
A. If the strip is not below the
water line, get white enamel made
especially for patching Clipped
porcelain surfaces. After cleaning
the spot. brighten the exposed metal
by rubbing with steel wool, wipe
with turpentine. and apply coat
OF special undercoater and follow
with porcelain enamel.
Pamphlet Recommended.
Q. What should I look out for in
buying furniture. What are the
tests for good workmanship, quality,
ETC.?
A. There is an excellent Govern
ment pamphlet on this subject. Send
10 cents In coin to the Superintend-
ent OF Documents, Washington, and
ask for Report No. 18 of the Ma
tional Committee on Wood Utiliza-
ton, entitled Furniture, Its Selec-
ton and Use"
q. We have painted cement
moor IN the basement of our home.
What treatment is necessary to make
this floor suitable for dancing?
A. Two or three thin, even coats
OF paste wax. each coat when dry
well rubbed. is the only protection
you can give the floor. Even with
well-waxed surface paint is apt to
wear of if there is much dancing.
Q. have a Governor Winthrop
desk that has some fairly deep hicks
in the inside of the top. How can
these be filled?
A. Use stick shellac, which comes
In various wood colors and resembles
sealing wax. Soften the stick with
a hot knife or cheap screwdriver and
work into the dent. filling a little
higher than the nick. Then rub
down with fine sandpaper.
@. Is there any kind of wallpaper
to use on ceiling where the paint
is apt to crack or peel? Will the
places where the ceiling has been
patched with plaster show through
the paper?
"A. Paper is not advisable. Well
stocked wallpaper dealers carry a
line of wallcloth suitable for the
purpose. If the surfaces of the
patched plaster are smooth they will
not show through the fabric cover
ing.
Q. How can I smooth rough
Evening star., 1942-07-18
Washing Pointed Walls

Walls painted with modern water
thinned washable paints may be
washed by sponging the surface
lightly, using a soft sponge or cloth
and plenty of water A small amount
Of mild soap may be used If neces-
sary to loosen the dirt. If it is the
first time the wall has been washed
since being painted, it is a good
practice to add 2 to per cent OF
ordinary 40 per cent formaldehyds
TO the washing water.
Evening star., 1942-07-18
Two Join Armed Forces

Two members of the staff of Boss
& Phelps, realtors. have joined the
armed forces. Josef A. Blair. a
member of the sales force, has been
commissioned an ensign in the Navy.
windsor Miller. who has been with
the firm for many years, has gone
in the Army as a private.
Evening star., 1942-07-18
8 virgiIia st.
Chevy Chase. Nd.
$11,75O

Located betwe cen the
Chevy Chase and Column
bia Country Clubs. less
than half a block west OF
Connecticut Ave. Walt
ing d st a nee to all
schools, and convenient
to two shopping centers.
Excellent community OF
home owners. Center
hall plan-four attrac-
tive bedrooms, one and
one-half baths, oil burner,
insulated. two-car de-
tached garage with larse
storage loft; good lot.