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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
POST ELECTION FRENZY

Last Thursday Congressman Rankin of Missis-
sppi rose to the floor of the House and declared
that, speaking for the white Ango-Saxons of the
South, the American people were tired of the Frank
furter bureaucracy We have got to remove the
Communistic crackpots that have been put into key
positions in this admin stration." Congressman
Manasco of Alabama got up and declared: Lets
not attempt social and economic reforms while we
are at war" In the Senate on last Thursday, Pappy
O'Danie of Texas demanded from the floor that the
Wage and Hour law be suspended and the National
Labor Relations act be repealed.
Claiming on the basis of the election returns
that the American people were disguised with the
social reforms of the administration, these soons
from the South, who got in office only because the
majority of the citizens could not pay the pol-tax
enabling them to vote, have shot the opening gun
in new offensive against the guarantees and secur
ity of the common man which have resulted from the
New Deal administration. They are starting new
campaign of Negro-baiting Red-baiting Jew-baiting
and 1abor-baiting.
1t is obvious that these poll-tax legislators are
pursuing course which is downright fascist, I'M
democratic and dangerous to our internal security
and our effort. Their voices are echOing Goeb-
bells and Hitler as if they the hirelngs of the
Nazi Reich. What is most alarming, however, there
are thousands of Americans who Subscribe to their
vicious program and who will be willing supporters
of any dark genius who may aspire to the mantle of
the dictators. Out Of the confusion of wartime
there can arise some brazen figure who epitomizes
the sentiments of this mob of defeatsts and native
fascists and the experience of other peoples has
shown that this can happen here
This native Nazi-like offensive against the gains
of the rank and file ctizenry demands for the sake
of democracy in America, strong counter offensive
now. 1t IS easily seen that the same voice denounces
all of us, Negroes Jews, organized labor and all
other minorities. We who are in the same boat must
WELD our weapons in strong attack upon these
elements which seek not only to destroy us but also
to destroy democratic way of life. We shall hang
separately if do not hang together and the menace
here to our democracy is linked by common ideas
with the Axis menace abroad.
While many of us are ready to admit to these
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
WE HONOR . .

This week the Chronicle is pay
ing tribute to another one OF De-
troits younger citizens, Gloster B
Current.
Coming to Detroit from Indi-
annapolis, Ind, in 1923, Mr.. Current
has become an integral part of our
civic life. He received his early
training in the Detroit public
schools, and is graduate of
Northwestern high school. Later
ne attended the Detroit Institute OF
Musical Art, the Detroit Institute OF
Technology tYMCA collegel. and
graduated from West Virginia State
college at Institute. W. Va. While
at West Virginia, he won a key for
debating. He Travelled extensively
with the Kappa Epsilon Debating
society which won much glory for
West Virginia, He was also execu-
tive secretary Of the Student Coun-
Gil.
Detroit has been conscious Of the
presence Of this dynamic young
man for several years, as he has
distinguished himself in a number
Of ways. Remember he Gloster
Current orchestra with Choltele
Rosemond as songstress, that be-
came famous throughout the coun-
try? Our honoree was the youngster
who owned and directed same. BY
the way, this same orchestra was
invited 10. and went with Mr.. Cur.
rent to West Virginia State college,
as students. I
During the days when the N. A.
A. C. P Youth Councils were the
leaders in youth activities in De-
troit, Chester was chairman o. the
Central Youth Council. Under his
leadership was developed the null
tple youth councils. This Central
Council was the largest youth coun-
ell Of NAACP. in the country.
tThose were the good old days.,
Not only is our guest a human
dynamo in civic affairs, but is an
outstanding student in music. He
very successfully plays the piano.
! pipe organ, saxophone, xylophone
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

dangers, far too many of us neglect or are hestant
about acting upon our knowledge. 1t is not enough
to know the facts, but we must act upon them. Out
of the dsocatons and upheava of the present there
will be fashioned the patterns and social concepts
which will influence the history of the country for
long time to come. The enlightened public opinion
of America must be reused to the urgency of making
democracy work now and in the culture Every op-
portunity must be seized to educate" the people
who now do not realize the relationship between
ynchng Negro and discrimination against Jew
or the denial of living wage to white worker
Here is the job for all of us who believe in the tenets
of democracy, defeat the potax and run the native
fascsts to RUM promote national unity and destroy
every vestige of Hitlerism here and abroad.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

and marimbo similar to the xylo-
phone).
He is a member OF the Detroit
Alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha PSI,
was once the polemarch Of the
chapter at West Virginia State,
former member OF the grand board
Of directors of Kappa, and at s,es-
ent is provincial polemarch Of Sthe
fraternity.
He also belongs to Scott Metho-
dist ME, church where he plays
the marimba in the choir, a former
president of Epworth league at Sec
ond Grace Methodist; formerly d.
reeted ST Stephens AM.E. Sunday
school orchestra. He is a member
Of Metropolitan Detroit F.E.Pc., is
now secretary of the Citizens Com
m.ttee for Jobs in War Industries,
and is president Of the West Viz.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

Miss Ethel White was hostess to
the Merry Eight club on last Mon
day night, and she entertained the
group at the 70 Horseman club.
Miss Ruth Williams will be the
next hostess, and will entertain at
her home, 1889 Illinois. Mrs. Clyde
Williford is club president, and
Miss Ollie Bell Bragg reports the
news.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

Charles Ellington was among the
many young men who went to the
army from Detroit in the last draft.
Entire Nous Club Presents
Benjamin ]. WALES In Recital
Benjamin '. Wales was presented
in recital on Monday evening at ST.
Stephen AME, church, by the En-
tire Nous club. Mr.. Wales certainly
brought enthusialm. inspiration
and grand entertainment to the
huge crowd. And musicians say he
was about the best they had ever
listened to. His voice was soft and
striking throughout the program.
His selections included Amariui,
(Amarylis) Star Vicino, Ito be near
the fair idol, Non Piu D Amore)
Celeste Aida CHeavenly Aida, All
Moon of My Delight, Shoes-I Got
Plenty of Nothing, A Spirit Flower,
John the Revelator, and ether Sc
lections. Grace Edwards Wales was
his accompanist, and assistant who
also played open Theme From the
First Movement of the Piano Con-
certo Original Verson, "a Rose
Petal Fell and also an organ pre-
lude. Both Mr.. and Mrs. WALES
were heartily applauded, and con-
graduated for their musical treat
by many Of the audience, after the
recital was completed.
Mrs. Colder Smith, president of
the Entire Nous club, was chief hos
tess who wore a long red evening
gown, and also made announce
ments of coming events. Mrs. Aline
Noel is recording secretary. Other
ushers included Miss Zenora Oliver,
Miss Opal Oliver, Miss Betty Men,
hebrew. Miss Betty Carson. Miss
Mary Pearcy, Miss Pauline Leigh,
Miss Boone, Miss Ruth Ewing and
Miss Opal Smith.
Westsidc Children In Program
The Who-Soever-Will club OF
Bethel A.ME church on last Sun
day evening. Myrtle Donaldson
was mistress of ceremony. Henry
Chapman gave the invocation. JAG
queline Gushing played a piano So
10, Claudia Lee Wilkerson sang a
vocal solo, also Robert Washington
and Doris Sanders, The sermon was
preached by the Rev. H. S. Davis
S. Powell is club president and
Mrs Curry secretary.
Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Crook Of
Mortified, gave a birthday party
for Mrs. Crooks mother on last
Saturday light. Mrs. Williams, the
mother. certainly enjoyed the very
deli ghtful affair. She received many
useful gifts, and the turkey dinner
was enjoyed by a host Of friends.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
We, Ths~
Negro

eY WILLIAM L. sHERRitL.

POINTED PARAGRAPHS
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demand, OF thinking men and wom-
en-, that Black America as well as
White America enjoy every right
Of citizenship, is coming from all
quarters today. Liberal whites and
courageous blacks stand side by
side in their demands for a country
and flag for all Americans. Let
US hope that this is not for the
duration. only
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laughed at has stood between many
a person and success. They just
couldn't face the laughter of family
and friends. Although they believed
in a untried idea or the righteous.
ness Of cause, they passed it up
because somebody some fool,
might laugh.
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
With The Post
Cnartern1dSter
BY CORP. GEO. HUBBARD


When did Sgt. James Thomas
stop trying to 1--WE certain people?
Why do most soldiers like to
play"
Which two privates first class
were seen sleeping in the flickers
in Detroit? With all the USO clubs
in service. isn't that rather an odd
incident2
Sgt, Wilbur Brandon is rumored
to be mayor of Kalamazoo as for
as soldiers are concerned.
Now that we have two James
Johnsons in our company. there
may be complications, as both have
a reputation for finesse with the
women.
Pvt James Ross has quite a col
lection Of beauties from various
nearby cities and Pfc. James Taylor
is still deeply in love with a girl
he calls Bright Eyes"
Pfc. Mckinley Williams was one
OF the few soldiers who voted re-
Gently by affidavit.
Warning to . certain Pfc, who
fires at a certain theatre, II you
don't suds your working clothes,
we're going TO try you in q kan
CARGO court.
Pfc. Verpon Harris represents
Lucky. Mllnder's Tall, Skinny
Papa"
That's the way he was referred
TO by a cute little Miss from Chi
cago IN a letter to another soldier,
recently.
That's all for now. Corp. George
Hubbard and Pfc. James Ponds.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

over make the same speech
write the same editorial-make the
same demands until the people hear
and understand. Constant dripping
makes impressions on the hardest
rocks; no matter therefore how
hard the odds may be against ps,
we will make impressions upon all
opposition if we continue 10 ham,
mer away with argument, logic, ex-
posure of injustice. intelligent use
of the ballot. organized money and
leadership that is unafraid.
x X 4.
DID YOr EVER STOP to con-
slider what a small percentage OF
the people Of the world form pub
lie opinion and govern the world?
Educators tell us that II is less than
one fifth OF one per cent. And we
are told further that an even small
er number are responsible for what
we call progress. Think OF It =.
today a mere handful OF men and
women are directing our futures
and our destinies. We live or die
move forward or backwards at
their commands. So very few of US
count for anything in the affairs
Of this world of men.
X x X
AS NEVER BEFORE. the eyes of
white American are turned upon
Black America. People in high and
low places are calling attention to
the Negroes share and place in
American life. Courageous men and
women are coming to the defense
Of his claims. This places upon us
a great responsibility. the respon-
sibility Of living up to the faith
these defenders of our rights have
in us. We shall be called upon more
than ever to prove to the people
who make up America, that the Ne
gro is worth his salt. With the eyes
Of America upon us we must now
show the power of our souls; the
strength Of our characters; the
vividness of our Imagination, the
invincibility of our tireless will and
the answering determination Of
our decision to rise and be reckon
ed with as citizens of this our great
country.
X X X
WE MAY NOT WIN all that we
go after in this world. but as long
as we have the will and courage
to fight, there is no defeat. None
is so difficult to hold back as the
one who refuses to be held back.
Those who go forth for victory I'M
der their own steam are likely TO
bring it back.
X X X
MANY SHEER at the idealist but
the fact remains that one never
rises above the commonplace who
has never had a greater purpose to
come into his soul. Whenever you
see a failure. investigate and you
will discover in most cases that his
soul was never keyed 10 any, high
and noble purpose.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

ginia State club ("Yellow Jackets")
For two and one-half years, Mr..
Current was desk secretary OF the
Y.M.C.A., and also assisted in the
Boys department. While at the "Y''
he organized and trained the once
famed Y.MC.A. Glee club.
Our honoree at present is the ef-
ficient executive secretary OF the
N.A,AC.P. Twice he was elected
on the National Nominating COM
mittee of the NA.AC.P. Since be-
coming the executive secretary of
NA.ACP. in 1871, Mr.. Current has
worked hard and consistently help
ing to keep the program of his or
ganization constantly before the
public, Everyone remembers the
important role he played as secre-
tary OF the Sojourner Truth COM
mittee.
1t is also significant that the
membership OF the NA.A.CP. has
jumped from 5000 to 1900 since
Gloster has been executive secre-
tary. The office is well organized,
and has a WPA staff of four work.
ing on Rent Control. Consumer Ed.
ucation. Housing, etc.
Mr.. Current is the author OF sew
eral pamphlets. one Of them writ.
ten on The Arkansas Soldier,
Case"
Detroit demonstrated how It fell
about Gloster Current when it re.
fused TO let him accept another pc.
sition out Of town. Detroit needi
Gloster and other young men Ike
him, and we are indeed proud t.
! honor him this week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
APPOINTED TO POST OFFICE

CHICAGO, Illinois - (SpeeisD -
Misses Gladys E Bertha Martha
Theus and Nixola Perry were re
Gently appointed clerks in the Chi
cago Main Post office, being as
signed toEstle mailing division
These yourg, rwomen are well
known in eve bad social circles.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

solos by Cleveland, a young lad
with a strong voice. Marion Dell
was his accompanist. Anaetta Hicks
sang a solo with Dorothy Thurston
at the piano. Included among the
guests were Charles Avant. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas McClendon, Mrs.
James B. Brown, Mrs, Grace Bell,
Mrs. Luells Owens, Mrs. Addie
Shields, Juanita Holt, Barbara
Brown, Marion Dell, Mrs. Ross,
William Thurston, Nathaniel Gre
CORY, C. NJ. Morris, Mrs. Verna Sid
bert, Mrs. Susie Thomas, Mrs. Mary
Abbott, Mrs. E. Bigham, Hattie NJ.
Ross, Bertha Douglass, Mrs. Mary
Hall. Mrs. Bethel Langston, Mrs.
Bertha ell, Miss Gladys Coffey,
Mrs. Olivia Madison, Mrs. C. King,
Howard Wilson, Jessie Lumpkin,
Mrs. Betty Johnson, Mrs. Clara
Hicks, Mrs. Mary Hall, Mrs. Mary
Holiday, president; Henrietta Ogles-
by, chairman of program commit
tee,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
BOOK NOTES
By
GERTRUDE SCOTT MARTIN

ed but by telling the stories OF in-
dividuals makes the places known.
One cannot easily forget the Com
munist VINO had fought in Spain;
the doctor growing rich from the
segregated factory he had helped TO
set up; the Negro college president
addressing his students on the in
gratitude Of his faculty; the other
Negro college president who had a
scrap book to show that things were
improving for the Negro and who
wanted to take no more active part
than keeping clippings Mr.. Red
ding pulls no punches in his ac-
counts of the Negro colleges he
visited as well as Of Morehouse
where he taught. At one college a
young teacher, fearful OF her job,
told him OF her wish for a scholar
ship she needed but which she
thought was too black to get.
All sorts of Negroes are here; the
callous, exploiting professionals of
the Race, the socially aware lead
ers. the rural and the urban poor,
the Uncle Tom Negro as well as
various whites. Mr.. Redding has a
gift for description and narrative
which makes his book read like a
novel. He makes no attempt to DRAG
conclusions but is content with
painting his picture just as he sees
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

NO DAY OF TRIUMPH reminds
one Of Jonathan Daniels South
erner Discovers the South but with
more emphasis on people and on
the fundamentals Of living. II will
certainly rank as the outstanding
book of 1912 by a Negro. Mr.. Red
ding's earlier book To Make A
Poet Talk" which was reviewed
here several years ago although ex-
cellent, is not up TO the standard
of NO DAY OF TRIUMPH. This Is
book which can't be laid aside
easily; its author is a careful OBJ.
server and skillful raconteur.
* i 4;
The NEGRO HANDBOOK, a
manual of current facts, statistics
and general information concern.
ing the Negro in the United States,
is an important contribution to the
literature OF the Negro. Edited by
Florence Murray CWendell Malliet
and company, New York City, 1912,
$3.50 the handbook has up to date
information on the Negro in de-
Tense, the Negro in the army, the
Negro in business, in labor, in edu-
cation, in religion, as well as a
resume Of important events and
movements like the March On
Washington and civil rights cases.
Addresses of national organizations
are listed as well as the names Of
Negroes holding important Federal
municipal and state offices.
There are certain minor faults
here Of omission and of commission,
but the book is a step in the right
direction. 1t should be OF invaluable
help to persons in public life. edu-
Gators, or TO anyone seeking cur
rent information about the Negro.
It is Miss Murray's intention 10
publish the handbook yearly and
her announcement will be a source
Of relief to many
X X X
The current issue Of Common
Ground has an article BY Arna
Bontemps, Rock, Church. Rock" in
which he tells Of the new gospel
songs" combination Of religion
and swing, and Of one Of the writ.
ers Of these songs, Georgia Tom.
According to Mr.. Bontemps these
songs have recently been enjoying
new popularity. There is another
article in the same issue on Kara
mu House in Cleveland by 10 Sim
clair. The grea; strides made by Ne
groes in the field Of art, drama. mu-
sic and the dance under the guild
ance Of the directors OF Karamu
House Russell and Rowena Jelliffe,
should be known and copied in oth-
J er centers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1942-01-29

Moved by Alderman Koschak, sup
ported by Alderman Porthan, that
william Leithold be designated as
manager, and Ernest Hautala be des-
ignated as assistant manager for the
Shagawa Lake Seaplane base, without
compensation. Carried unanimously.
Moved by Alderman Koschak, sup
ported by Alderman Maxi, that the
matter of the city of Ely taking over
the Ely Airport be referred to the Ely
Commercial Club for discussion, with
the request that they inform the
council Of their attitude on the ques-
ton. Carried unanimously.
Communication from the Industrial
Commission of Minnesota, advising that
the hearing in the Joseph Zobitz matter
is continued to February Is, 1912, was
read and ordered fled.
Communication from the Range
Municipalities & Civic Association was
read, notifying the council of the
annual meeting of the association at
Virginia on January q, 1912
Moved by Alderman Maxi, supported
by Alderman Tisovich, that the COM
munication be accepted and filed, and
that any member of the City Council
and any department head be author
lied to attend the meeting at the ex-
pense fthe city. Carried unanimously.
Application of the Presidents Birth
day Ball Committee for permit to
hold public dance was read.
Moved by Alderman Anderson, sup
ported by Alderman Koschak, that the
application be accepted and filed and
permit granted. Carried unanimously.
Surety bond of Joseph Mavetz Jr.,
Deputy City Treasurer, in the amount
of 100000 with the Maryland Casualty
Company as surety was read
Moved by Alderman Anderson sup
ported by Alderman Ahola, that the
bond be approved, accepted and filed
Carried unanimously.
Applications from Mike Bachar Jr.,
Everett Ellefsen and Ely Bowling
Center for Pool Hall license and or
Bowling Alley license were read.
Moved by Alderman Koschak, sup
ported by Alderman Anderson, that the |
APPLICATIONS be accepted and filed and
licenses granted, upon the filing of the !!
proper bonds. Carried unanimously.
Applications from the following for |
4 Soft Drinks license were read: Toimi |
Ahola; American Cafe; John Apostle;
Mike Bachar Jr.; Harry Burgin; John
chrep; Joseph Chrep; Mrs. Tony OAR
sontina; Sylvia Debeltz; Everett Ellef-
ZEN; Ely Bowling Center; Ely Cooper
ltive Assn; The Ely Diner; Ely Lodge
No. 1880, Loyal Order of Moose; Ely
News Store; Emil Forsman: Fortier
Drug Store; Joseph Garni; Jacobson
& Larson; Louis Jackich; Jugoslav
National Home. Inc; Matthias Kapsch;
Joseph Klun Jr.; Mrs. Helen Komatar;
Anton Lenich; Joseph Mavetz ST.;
lick Mineff; Matt Moravitz; Andon
Ola; Matt Otrin; John Palcher; Will
lam Poulos; Anton Pluth; Rothman
iarage; Rudolph Schulz; Jake Skala;
dartin Skala ST.; Joseph Seliskar;