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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12

Hello, what's cookin' gang?
The Senior Glass of 81. Cyprian's
church gave a dance on Friday,
Dec. Seen dancing and enjoying
themselves were; Albert Mitchell
Edna Marshall. Edward Sellman,
Mary James, Milton Howard, Elaine
Ford, Karl Young, Gloria Mack
Tommie Williams, Elsie Brown.
Marion Cheatham. Bcrnice Finley.
Horace Jefferson, Patty Leigh,
James Townsend Gloria Lake, Dale
Scott, Wilhelmina Henderson, James
Leigh, Jerome Gray ~ S. Navy.
Betty Carson. Leroy Rockamorc.
Mary Louise Fisher Gloon Murphy.
Charlotte Gibson. Jackie Cook. En-
nest Cabule. Villa Freeman, De
movie Howell, Dorothy Walker,
Andrew Galloway, Connie Ross,
Billy Fuller, Matilda Claybourn,
Edward Selvestcr and many more.
Wonder if Lillian Payne has any
thing 10 do with Leroy Gibbs day
at mite?
Cleon Murphy and Roy DeShield
are two handsome young men who
are busy studying hard these days
at Wayne university,
Villa Freeman very attractive
SIb-deb is often seen these days
in the company Of a member OF
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
Hold Joint !
Thanksgiving
Services Here
A Banquet CTimaxed
The Evenings Program

BY LEILA MAE HENDRICKS
The Mount Sinai Grand Lodge
A.F&A.M and the Queen OF Sheba
Grand Chapter OES. held their
joint Thanksgiving service and pro-
gram with Clancy Williams Chap
ter No. 8 Monday evening, Nov,
30 at 8 pm. at the Grant Hall on
Russell street.
The attendance was excellent The
members Of the various lodges and
Eastern Star chapters, as well as
their friends came out to make the
occasion joyous one.
Participating on the program
we're Richard Jones, AC.R.G. Pa
tron, who led the ngregational
singing assisted by Mrs Christine
Stramler; Mrs. Samantha Thomas.
R.R.G.A.M. Matron presided and
was introduced by Mrs. Daisy Ma
his. Grand Organist. Readings Of
Thanksgiving by G. Chaplain. Mrs
Horace F. Cross and Miss NJ. Bell
Remarks by the Reverend S
James and Sovereign Grand Com
mander III. J. C Parker. Mr., Par
ker thanked his friends for their
many kindnesses and prayers. Mr..
James Meredith was soloist of the
evening. Misses Bertha and Inez
Strong rendered duet very effec-
.tfye1v
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
MOTOR CITY EIGHT
Members Of the Club met al the
League House Is
Opened To Party

Tho Smith ~esidence at 1902 East
Ann street, Ann Arbor, Mich, on
November 25 was the scene of
gala affair when Mrs. W. C, Smith
opened the Leagu House 10 a pre-
Thanksgiving dinner party. The
girls in their beautiful evening
gowns and their gentlemen friends
made a lovely picture
The table was "esplcndcnt with
ne Thanksgiving turkey and every
hing that goes with it. The unique
center piece Of a pumpkin cut in
the shape Of a handle basket flied
with red polished apples, grapes.
nuts, etc, and the lighted candles
was a real picture
Mrs. Smith proved herself an ef-
fcicnt and gracious hostess. She
was assisted by Mrs. Robert Lam
tom. chapcron for the university.
The dinner was served buffet
style followed by dancing in the
pariors. A joyous evening was
spent and the young people hope to
look forward to the next Smith
Party at Home
Among the guests were the girls
residing in the house and their
escorts.
Guest list as follows: Yvonnc
Walker. Isabelle Jackson. Maurice
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
Patricia Young
Given Party, Sun.

Charming Patricia Young was
honored with a birthday party
given at her home on Roosevelt
street last week when friends and
well wishers gave hex many beau
uful presents and enjoyed a gala
affair.
Refreshments were served. games
were played and dancing provided
pleasures for those present
Among those attending the party
we're Mr.. and Mrs. Robert West,
Mrs. Lois Bivens, Wayne Taylor,
Charles Etcherson, Mr. and Mrs.
Thad Viekers, Hazel Warner and
others. all OF whom had an enjoy
able time with Miss Young on her
birthday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
CRIMSON AND GOLD
SOCIAL CLUB

Members Of the club had their
Thanksgiving dinner at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Otha B. Randolph
at 1869 Norwood street The mem
oers present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Irwin, Mr.. and Mrs l. Taylor,
Mr. and Mrs Diamond, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Carter,
Mrs. Morrow Mrs. L. Eddings, Mr..
NJ l. Carter, Mrs. A. GoIngs Mrs
Whtstone Guests included: Mr..
Lyons, Mr. c. Hollen, Mrs. l.
Barns Miss NJ Bakers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cameron, Mrs Powell. Mr.. and
Mrs. v Clarry. Mrs. X. Shaw and
Mrs, R. Woodson. - Mrs. L. Ran
dolph, reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12

Mr.. and Mrs. II. Gardner an
nounced the engagement OF their
sister. Bernice Thomas, to Mr..
k;thur J. Evelyn on November
Fl. at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Smith, 653 Erskine street.
Miss Thomas is the daughter of
the late Mrs. Goldie Thomas. A
lovely luncheon was served by
the hostess. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Ray, Mr..
and Mrs. R. Virgins. Mrs. Ses-
sion, Mr.. and Mrs. William Rhod-
mon, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Jones, Mr..
John Brantly, Mrs, H. Brantly,
Mrs. Cora Brantly. Mr.. Thomas
Turner. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Burton, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Jimmens,
Sgt. WILDER Brantly, Mr.. Edward
Harrington, Sgt. Charles Brantly,
Miss Mildred Brantly and many
others.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
PORTRAIT OF 4 LADY
PLAYING THE TYPEWRITER

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Guess Won knew .,ha, KEN.
METH STANTON is IN tho army
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WATSON now a cadc, a. Tuske-
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4s 10 have ALREADY purchased her
wedding outfit which is to be a
v.n.er white worn with dubon-
rc,..At the orosen. the comely
Jeanne is uncertain as 10 whether
she VIII De married in Detroit. or
TGskesec or maybe even in he
home out East
$ & &:
SERGEANT GEORGE I VII
IlAMS came home urcxpoctcdlv
today Monday for shor,
}urloupb visiting his wife
Thc,ma She &c a 1i,,Io op,5onc
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
COMMUNITY JR. MISSION

The Community Jr Mission met
at the home Of Mrs. NJ Roberts. on
Nov &c q e p M The next meeting
Will be al the home of Miss Faller,
5l9 Westminster Dec. 3 at 7:30 pm.
We are still asking for new REM
5erS Mss n Burns, reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12

The Varietts club is giving its
pre-Christmas dance Dec. 20 at the
Club $50 Geraldine Robertson, re-
porter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12

The number Of customers Of the
Fire Electricity Supply board has in
creased to more than 200. 900.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
JOHNNY 3. SMITH IN ENGLAND

Yes. and MARGARET. is home. again after
having him off and waited anxiousy until word came
TO her that he had landed safely in England.
OF course you knew that, JOHNNY BENFORD SMITH
has been in Washington, D. c.. for some time now.
pending his embarkment for foreign shores. with the
AMERICAN RED CROSS. Good luck to him from this
department.
Wonder if CLARA WELLES went along at the same
time. She supposed so with the Red Cross
perhaps this was her time also
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12
Grand Lodge AF And AM, And O.E.S. Celebrate
GADDINGS
BY Gladys
oMEoAs HAVE NEW FRAT" HOUSE

oMEGAS HAVE NEW FRAT" HOUSE
The members Of OtEGt psf PIT FRATERNITY arc
thrilled 70 end with their purchase this past week of
an elegant old mansion. East Ferry avenue near
John r..
1t is located just the street from the Lewis Bust
Institute is said to be just lovely place and to he
able accommodate just scads Of folk.
Was secured from the Metropolitan Y.NICA. formerly
some boys activities. We hardly wal;
The plans this writing to have all ship
shape for the yuetde Perhaps gala formal open
ing netting of the our congra uatons to them
HEWITT WILLIAMS WEBS W. VA. GIRL
WheW. Va. state and Wherefore l.. battling out their
superiority the grdiron HEWITT WILLIAMS. son
of MIR AND MRS. SAMUEL WILLIAMS of North Mel
bourne street Detroit off getting himself married 10
winsome .lVRY LEE MOORE of Morgantown w. Va
The rites read Thanksgiving day and the bride
and groom .ensconced. here in Detroit we to
press.
The petite bride is the daughter of REV AND MRS
BERRY MOORE of Morgantown w Va. she is gradu
of West Virginia State college and has been for several
years instructor of physical education and social science
at Monongahala high school in Morgantown. -
Mr. Williams. is also graduate of West Virginia has
his degree in health and physical education from
the University of Michigan. and is teaching iii the
Detroit public school system.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-12-12

THE CHRIS HENRYS have the
buttons popping of their vests.
tacy arc hat proud of their brand
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
'NOBiasInWOmen'
Naval Reserve

Following conference with
Senator David l. Walsh. chairman
Of the Senate Naval Affairs COM
mittee, Edgar G. Brown, director
OF the National Negro Council and
president OF the United Govern
ment Employees announced that he
had been given assurances by Sena-
tor Walsh that he had no objection
to the inclusion OF his bill Senate
2527. creating a Woman's Naval
Reserve. OF a on-dscrimination
amendment TO guarantee equal
rights to colored women volun-
teers.
Director Brown was invited by
Senator Walsh TO appear before
the Senate Naval Affairs consid-
Grating this legislation Tuesday OF
this week to present his views in
support OF such an amendment 10
see that the fate of mess attendants.
the category for years Of Negro
sailors. will not be meted out TO
colored women who should desire
10 enlist in this new naval SERVICE
1t is understood Senator Warren
W. Barbour tRep). New Jersey. a
member OF the Naval Affairs COM
mittee will also sponsor a nom
discrimination amendment to Sena-
tor Walsh's bill as a result Of con-
farapca with officia1e ~ tho No
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
TO HEAR rent
CASES JUNE |

Tenants whose landlords have not
lowered rents to the March l, 1912
price level by June l. may file COM
plants at the Office OF Price Ad-
ministration on the seventh floor OF
the Penobscot building, it was an
nounced by Rowland D. Schell,
senior OPA field representative this
week.
A formal hearing on each COM
plant, al which landlords will be
permitted TO present proof that re-
duction of rents to the March level
would work a hardship on them,
will be scheduled and each case will
be decided on its individual merits.
II was pointed out that any land
lord who refuses TO abide by the
rent administrators decision will
be penalized according 10 the terms
Of the OPA order 10 be issued late
this week.
Government machinery for fore
ing rents in this area down TO the
April level was set in motion last
week simultaneously with the an
nouncement that Patrick V. McNa-
mara, vice president OF the Detroit
and Wayne County Federation of
Labor (AFL) had been named as
federal rent administrator for this
area.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
Peerless Art Club
In Style Pageant

The Senior and Junior Peerless
Arters' spring fashion show and
dance at the Y,wcA. was a grand
success. The whole family was
there to wsseh' the panorama of
styles. I
The show opened with the sing
ing OF the Star Spangled Banner.
led by Miss Marian Anderson, one
OF the commentators who looked
beautiful in a pink evening dress.
Miss Irene Watt, the other COM
mentator was smartly dressed in
white and brown waffle weave
sport dress with accessories TO
match alternated in the announcing.
The first group modelled slack
suits. They were: Mary Morgan,
Jane Jackson, Godfather Dickerson,
Alice German, Jane Baker, Miss
D!ckerson. in a shepherds check
plaid slack suit, and Miss German,
in peg Stacks with brown blouse.
got quite an ovation. Juanita Walk
er was stunning in riding habit,
Dress suits were modelled by An
ma Jones, Marie Ulmer. Edna Van
Ripper, Mildred Watson. Virginia
Bergen. Barbara Jean McCrsry,
Thelma Jones. Imogene Burch. All
were correctly dressed TO the
minutest details Sport suits were
modelled by Mrs. Virginia Garrison
and Martha Gordon in a cotton
summer suit. .--
Then came the ehildren-Russell
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
Hit-Run Driver
Had Stolen Tires

A hit-run driver who is reported
to have had three stolen ties in his
possession was being held in Oak
land county jail for Investigation
this week
Robert Martin, 30 OF 2l06l Park
SIDE avenue, Ferndsle is being held
by police pending the outcome Of
the condition OF John J. Enright,
81, OF 1876 Chippewa avenue, who
police say. suffered serious head in
juries when struck by an sutomo-
bile driven by Martin at Rochester
road near Eight Mile road Saturday
night The injured man is in the
Royal Oak hospital where his con-
dition was reported as temporarily
serious.
PatroIman Marvin Anthony said
Martin sdmitted that his car had
struck the aged man after Charles
Mcdonald Of 1865 Miner road had
identified Martin as the driver OF
the car. Martin told police he did
not see the victim in time 10 avoid
the accident,
Police said that Martin was driv-
ing with an expired drivers license
and that when they searched his
car they found three tires that had
been reported stolen.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY
SERVICES SET
FOR SATURDAY.

TIE echoes OF marching feet OF
uniformed paraders. the crashing
volleys of military rifle salutes and
flower bedecked graves in all De-
troit cemeteries will signalize the
observance OF Memorial Day SAT-
urdsy.
Services are set for Saturday
morning when brief but formal and
solemn rites will be held in honor
of Detroit war victims OF World
War |. Similar ceremonies have
been planned for suburban COM
munities throughout the county.
What is expected TO be the most
elaborate military display in recent
years will mark the services
planned by all veterans and aux
Hilary organizations. A parade in
which veteran units, and their aux
iliaries OF all wars will be repre-
sented. will follow early morning
services al local cemeteries.
Negro units taking part in the
mammoth military parade will in
clude the Charles Young Post and
post band; Drum and Bugle corps,
Tom Phillips Post and its musical
unit; Fred Douglass Post and Tri-
angle Post OF Hamtramck.
The parade is scheduled to start
at Temple street. march south on
Woodward to jefferson and end
on East Hastings street.
After the parade Detroit is ex-
pected to be almost a deserted city
as citizens take to the lakes and
resorts and highways to celebrate
what has come to be regarded as
the formal beginning of the out
door season. However, this years
highway crowds are not expected TO
equal those of previous years be-
cause OF the national emergency.
Thousands who would ordinarily
take the day off will be working
in various defense plants turning
out the implements OF war.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30

Conway in tan and Donald Conway
in blue palm beach suits with sport
Shirt were cute; Geraldine Taylor.
a tors party dress; Norman Broad
nox in a white suit; Portia Conway
in yellow dotted swiss; Janet
Webster in blue taffeta; Norris
Turner in a white sailor suit; Adell
Lightner and Elizabeth Lightner.
twins, modelled red and white silk
dresses. All looked very sweet.
Street dresses were modelled by
Ella D. Harris, Theresa Wyatt, Lii
liam Wyatt. Alice Parrish. Frances
smoo;s, Wyolean Strong, Lucille
Tate. Norma Jean Duff. Oiey V.
Smith, Jane Baker. Katherine
Weiss, Leola Smith. Lucille Tate.
Dorie Mae Galloway, Frances Bland
Edith Coulter, Thelma Johnson.
Evelyn Clark, Lucille Galloway.
Margaret Van Buren,. Grover Mae
Wyatt, Elizabeth Grubbs, and Opal
Smith, who modelled school dress.
Theona Washington wore a sport
sharkskin outfit.
Evening dresses were modelled
by Alice German. Barbara Bailey,
Mary Moore, Katherine Weiss. Ed
ma Van Ripper, Leola Smith, Eve
lyn Clark, Ruth Ridley, Zelma
Smith, Gwerdolyn Coyipgton. Eel
ma Smith wore black lace over
pink marquisette, pink and silver
accessories with black lace man
tilla and a real astush fan. Gwen
do,yn Covington got quite an ova-
ton. Leatha Bruenton and Es-
Their Bruenton modelled hair styles
by Leola Smith. Mary Catherine
Glass wore an evening dress.
We are especially grateful 10 the
Langston Dress shop which bad
quite a number OF models. to the
Entire Nous club. 10 the Homemak-
ers. 10 the Acme Flower shop. to
Miss Emmadora Siringer. 10 the
Leola Smith Beauty shops. and TO
the Marlowe Flower shop.
Mrs. Anna Bowman was the
chairman Of this affair,
The president OF tho Senior Peer
less Art club is Mrs. Leila Hen
bricks, and the president OF the
Junior Peerless Art club is Miss
Jean Hill.-Frsnkee Dove, reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
Davis Here
On June 4
Will Speak

Detroit is to play host TO BeRja.
min Davis. Jr, OF New York on
Thursday. June 4, 8 pm, at the
Metropolitan Baptist church, 1913
East Ferry near Russell Mr. Davis
will discuss the war as it affects
Negro America.
Son Of Great Southern Lawyer
Mr. Davis, Jr,. son OF Ben Davis.
the great Atlanta lawyer, has won
name for himself with his brilliant
defense OF Angelo Herndon. famed
Negro Communist leader OF At
lan,a, Ga. In defending Herndon,
Davis defied the whole tradition OF
the South. Mr., Davis was also in
strumental in freeing the Scots
bOro boys.
Editor Of Daily Worker
Several years ago Mr. Davis. Jr.,
was invited to New York as one o.
the editors OF the left-wlng daily
newspapers, the Daily Worker 1t
was the first time Negro had
assumed editorship OF a non-Negro
daily news paper As editor OF the
Daily Worker Mr. Davis has be-
come widely read by millions oil
white Americans, who have thus
been exposed to his fiery denunci.
alton against race discrimination.
IN his speech Mr. Davis is ex-
pected 10 acquaint Detroiters with
the role that Negroes all over the
country and colored peoples
throughout the world are playing
in the struggle NJ the United Ma
tons against the Axis powers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
Nolan Choir
Holds Additions

The Robert Nolan choir will hold
another series OF additions begin
ming next week at their regular
rehearsal nights at the Y.WcA,
500 East Elizabeth. Purpose OF these
additions are to give new voices
chance ic- membership and to re-
check on pre- mt members.
Additions will be heard on Mon
day, Wednesday and Saturday eve
nings at o'clock, Miss Celeste Cole
will personally supervise the audi
tons. They are open 10 the public.
The Nolan choir will be heard in
concert on June 10 at New Bethel
Baptist church, corner East Willis
and Hastin-i. Amos Donaldson. con-
cert manager.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
CITY WATCHED.
SPEAKER TELLS
HIS AUDIENCE
Drive Speaker Delivers
His Message To
DetrOiters
By LARRY CHIsM

Daisy Lampkin. field secretary CT
the N.A.A.C.P.. addressed a cam
psisn mass meeting held Sunday at
Second Baptist church when work
ers made report on the N.A.A.CP.
membership drive which opened on
May %, and which closes on
June 70.
Ernest Marshall. chairman OF the
drive, presided at the meeting
which was well attended.
Eyes on Detroit"
The eyes of the nation are To-
cused on you, here in Detroit
Daisy Lampkin declared She
praised local citizens for their sue
cessful efforts in winning the So
jonrner Truth fight.
She stressed that pressure was
being exerted on Negroes through
out the nation and declared this
was a hopeful sign. The only
thing that counts in this country
is pressure she emphasized and
illustrated that the Presidents Or
der No 1902 resulted from a plan
ned march on Washington by
Negroes.
II you aren't tuned Up to this
situation now and aren't on your
toes you'd be better off dead,
she warned the congregation. she
declared that we should continue
TO fight for the things we're en-
titled to as Americans. Well never
stop fighting until we get the things
that are ours the speaker
promised.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
Church Institute Group
To Convene at AIcorn

ALCORN, Miss, Preparations
have been completed for the fourth
annual institute for towr and rural
pastors, layworkers and youth
leaders which will convene here
at Alcorn A. and NJ. college for one
week beginning June 8. The meet
ing. which is sponsored by Alcorn
college, the Statewide Interde-
nominational committee and the
Federal Council OF Churches OF
Christ in America has as its pur-
pose the Indignation OF rural min
listers into the new agricultural
program.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
Man Convicted,
Stole Cigarettes

Arrested on suspicion in the theft
lot approximately S76l in cigarettes
and other articles from a food
products company several weeks
ago. James Howard, %, OF 637 ILL
nois street. was found guilty OF
breaking and entering by a re-
corder's court judge this week
He will be sentenced next week.
Howard was arrested by Detec-
tives Elazier and Pitts He was
charged with breaking and enter
ing the Crosse Pointe Food Prod
ucts company, West Grand and f
street.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30

Telling something OF the magni-
fcient work accomplished by the
NAACP.. she cited a record of
10 U, S. Supreme court decisions
won by the race body, championing
the cause of Negro Americans.
Dr. j. c. McClendon, president Of
the local branch of the NAA.C.P,
stressed the progress made by the
organization here in Detroit He
emphasized the need for a contin-
ued fight on behalf OF Negroes mis-
treated in the U. S. Army. the
segregation in the Navy, the award
ing of the Navy Cross to Dorie Mil
Ter as he outlined a definite pro-
gram for Detroit.
Others on the program were Miss
Nellie Watts, head OF the Inter-
racial committee: Rev. R, L. Brad
by, William Ogsby. Barton Beatty,
head of educational committee, and
Ernest Marshall, chairman Of the
NAACP. Membership drive.
Defeat Of Councilman Asked
The defeat of Councilman Billy
Rogell. James Garlick, Gus Dorias
and Eugene Van Antwerp and Of
Congressman Rudolph Tenerowicz
at the coming election was asked Of
the congregation by DR.. McClendon,
who besought those present to
dedicate themselves TO the defeat
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

BLUEFIELD, W Va.-Ernest L.
Bailey, state road commissioner,
will deliver the commencement ad-
dress to 40 graduating seniors and
five receivers OF normal certificates
Of Bluefield State Teachers college.
Tuesday. June 2.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30

Arrested with four-inch knife
in his possession, Willie Morgan. of
an unknown address, was ordered
held for trial this week by Record
er's Judge Joseph A. ellis on a
charge Of carrying concealed
weapons
HIS bond was placed at $500 pend,
ing trial.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30

There are estimated 10 be $50 600
bicycles in use in China, the number
licensed in the Shanghai area ex-
cecding 10000
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30

A Cincinnati inventors waterproof
coat and trousers weigh only six
ounces and can be folded and carried
in pocket.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-05-30

in Columbia he presided over the Southern States
Convention of Colored Men
In 1872 Ransier elected the Republican ticket
to the FortyThird Congress, where he served from
1873 to 1875.
After his retirement from Congress, he served as
United States Internal Revenue Collector for the
Second District of South Carolina.
In 1882 death ended Ransier's prominent public
career and his unselhsh service to his people.