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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04

tHELUDE
Shadows lowered around his
luminous eyes, yet his mouth had
Che humorous curve which suggests
ready Laughter. His hands were
large. yet sensitive and his walk
suggested courage and limited al
something akin to defiance. He was
not handsome in the Hollywood
commercial fashion. He was the
type of individual who is felt rather
than seen. He is the substance Of
a shadow. Why? Wait, l will ven
he speaks
INTERLUDE
1T was a lovely land lying far
westward beyond this brittle civili-
cation of New York. And being a
boy in such land as that was a
privilege which l didn't quite value
until after I'd met Clare.
There were mountains upon
whose rocky hedges used to stand
stretch forth my hand l could touch
the sun by day or the stars or the
moon by night. And there were
deep wooded lands where flowers
of every description grew in pro-
fusion. wildly beautiful. Matchless
music rose from the little streams as
they flowed happily through our
meadows TO some sea.
"As remember now, there was a
fascinating smell Of stables and
horses and hay. There was the
strong voice of a neighbor calling
to my father. And the throaty
voice of a western housewife dis
russing some matter with my
mother.
"All this was mine. Then sud-
denty there was talk of my leaving
the land. Leaving the land Of my
boyhood to attend college. College
in New York City. do not deny
that the very suggestion thrilled me
10 the depths of my young western
soul. Like all boys I had seen
,,;o,ur.s in m,ga,;pes NJ the .ooinvs
~, in large ci,;es and I had . Yearn-
tnn a. Ie,ve This nIsce of eternal
nn;s, brood;ng beautv for the ac-
a.. - a. aas,
".na so !, yas ARRANGED like
,..on col for,h IN secure the
CoIdor rIsec. And n w,s moi until
a. a.a,h - ~, ,,thsr FRAT 70.
,urnsd years LATER for six months
f. r.ach;no ,ba un;vers;ty met
|,.ro
Glare" as repeat the name.
even now. after so long a time
"brings back the feel Of spring
winds as they swept across my prai-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04

Privae Lonnie Edwards. 25-year-
old soldier, hailing from Deroit.
Mich, knew-wnat day it was as he
sat there within the cooling sha-
dows of the army tent. with an
occasional flicker Of -=i5Ts-riGht-hssA.
moving the palmetto fan just
enough 10 discourage any flies
which had the intention Of poster
ing him.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
EVER Y M AN
A Short, Short Story

string orchestra played always
when we ate at our chosen dining
room. Ice cream sodas and laugh
ter and youth. after and between
classes. Clara was senior, / was
'frOsh.'
with Clare, west had come east
Her love was the mountain ledge
upon which stood and reached
forth for a star. Her lips were the
flowers which grew in wild pro-
fusion in my wooded lands. Her
laughter, her voice was the match
less music which rose from the lit
tie streams. Her sportsmanship .
tennis, hiking or just small
talk of -inconsequentiaI- things,
the fascinating smell of horses and
ssbles and hay and the voices of my
neighbors calling.
she said goodbye at commence
ment. The red roses which l held
became great drops Of blood in my
hands. A universe reeled and
crumbled-crashed into an abyss of
fathomless depths.
81 shall never forget you she
said. But here. our worlds divide
You accomplish great things in
yours. | shall work steadily in
mine Her hand in mine was cool.
Her voice. as sea wind. was cool
| was an ocean OF fire. To clasp
the 1.-the body. 10 crush the cool
hand. TO merge two souls, forever,
with kiss but no as
looked at her, I can remember now
that even through my pain. saw
and knew at once that she was
inviolate.
The words I uttered were fool
ish. Clare was gone The univer-
sity doomed as a prison Of memories.
The campus trees sang taunting
melodies as | walked beneath them
and the Hudson river seemed to
murmur in scornful sophistication
as | gazed at her. The little dining
room became a spiritual medium
through whose magic l summoned
forth, against background of An
swering Echoes the image OF my
lost radiance Clare.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-07-04
A SOLDIER REFLECTS ON 4TH

Private Edwards Knew that today
was July 4, 1872
He also knew that the day, in the
other years back in the States had
had some sort of significance But
FOR ttP moment he couldn't recall
just why his folks at home had
always and possibly even now were
celebrating the day Of July 4
Haeing nothing better to do, dur
ing the lull at the battlefront, Pri-
vate Edwards slowly allowed his
mind to drift back to his yester-
years when he had been an apt
student OF history both in high
school and for two years in COLLEGE
Detroit evening times., 1942-12-08
While They zQst-Seqrs Famous RosecroH
GLAND. Startling gly Reduced
Glorious Holiday Sale!

Why not give yourself Christmas present :. one TO
bring you cndlco returns? A fetching little Rosccraft
casual concoctcd of finest fleece, tweed plaid
plaidback, hcrringbone fleece. Take your pick! All
smartly styled. Gay, heady holiday co4ors For
merly 1926. Womcn's and Misses. Save nearly s.!
If you're shopping around" for coats, shop around
Scars, where the Rosecraft label means drawer
quality dHa)s. Classic ttIc sports coats reduced
from 1895 and l8.95 Wide selection of BOXES,
REFERS other favortcs. Reds greens, blues tans we
have en- all! Stunning night black Chestcrhcds All
warmly nterIned. Misses and Women. s. Save big!
Yes they're keyed your way Of living, these striking
'Rosecratt sportstcrs Twecds and herringbones =.
boxcoats and reeters. racks and racks of timely
styles timely fabric in vibrant Victory coors Wear
them for busy day And discover the distinction of
wearing twccds in town and country! Womcn's and
Misses. Regularly 21.95 and 26.95. Save plenty!
HCOND FLOORS-SEARS 3 DETROIT DEPT
Detroit evening times., 1942-12-08
To Shine On the Christmas Scene

If she's Of those fatcd few who always finds full large
call the We have handsome cloth coats
literally dcp With SOFT fcahery OF fur bali Fluffy
LynNdcd Fox Ts London dyed Squirrel Skunk dyed Opos-
sum gamorouS peced Persian Lamb of Others
ch! Ntund fabrics that have made the Rocc so famous.
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
Twill Do Coterie Club

Mrs, Irene Holmes, vice presi-
dent, was hostess to this club
group on Thursday, April 9, with
the president, Mrs. V. Smith, pre-
siding. The business session was
carried out in the usual order, and
also . report of the committee
meeting at the Phyllis Wheatley
club was given by Mrs. Holmes. &.
each member pledging her hearty
support to this committee in their
Membership Drive. A delicious re
past was served by the hostess,
and then tables were arranged and
5 games of progressive whist were
played, with Mrs. Myrtle A. Pen
nington receiving first prize; End
prize, Mrs. Lois Murry, and guest
prize was awarded Mrs. Helen
Banks. An enjoyable evening was
spent by all The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Ruby Jackson on
Thursday night, April %, Mrs. NJ .
f. Rutledge, secretary, and Mrs.
Maggie Miller, reporter.
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
Unique Girls

Mrs. Sara Rice was hostess to
the GLIB on Wednesday night,
April Is, when she entertained
the group in her home. After
the business hour, the hostess of
fered hnnors for the highest
scores in whist and first prize
was won by Miss Alcne Waugh,
second prize Miss Eloyce Smith
third prize Mrs. Jewel Betton,
with Miss Dolye, winning the boo
by Mrs, Allie NJ. Claybon won
first guest prize and the second
guest prize was aarded Mrs. Per-
kins of California. Miss Eloyce
Smith will be next hostess, at her
home 1922 High st. All members
are urged to be present. Goldye
Dolye is president, Verdine Bar
kins, secretary, and Emma Gibbs,
reporter.
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24

But If through all the velong day
You've eased no heart by yea or nay
If through it all you've nothing done that you
That brought sunshint to one face
No act most small that helped some seal and
nothing cost
Then count that as worse than lost
THE REAPER. Again the grim reaper has invaded and
broken family circle, saddened loyal band Of Chris
tans Mrs j. r. Oliver faithful wife and dependable Sun
day School teacher of the Shiloh Baptist Church. has been
called to higher reward We weep with you Supt Oliver,
put remember after the dark night the morning cometh
God knows best.
AMONG THE SICK: Mrs. Matte Sewage, Mrs Melvin
Carter, improved; Mrs Mary Birts and daughter Mrs.
Paul Bright improved.
VlSTORS Mr. and Mrs Charlie Dotson motored here from
st Louis, No. to visit relatives and friends Mr. Doson
is progressive przefigher Mr. and Mrs BENJAMIN Ma
hone from ST. Louis visiting relatives and friends Mrs
Earl Taylor Chicago Ill., house guest of her mother
She avishy entertained by relatives and friends Rev
F. Hockenhu Pasadena Calf former pastor o. the Shit
Ion Baptist Church, pastorng California MANY will
week. ~
JOLLY SIXTEEN CLUB: pleasant evening was spent
with Mrs. Nora Smith, tbs Locust st. last Tnesdav
nsh. IN s bmonthy meeting Following the business was
e socia nour which consisted Of few games Of whist
MIS- Cora Young won the first prize (guest) Mrs Hazel
Eskndge, End prize; Mrs Adine Smith, first Club nrze:
e S aazel Moss second prize The next meeting win in
euue pot,uck lunch to be held with Mrs Walter Ben
nett 1919 W. 9th st., Little Rock
Il. HE SCHOOL: Jones High: Yesterday was the kick
vi 1or the May Queen to be crowned at the Field nav
Meet on May l. More about this next week -
'ooI SMlLE-"You think am perfect idiot, then?.
IN, no. Nobody is perfect"
Did you tell Jones was ereat iar?
NO. thought he knew"
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
SOCIETY SKETCHES
BY JACKIE"

Carter tthe newly-wedD
SECRET Wonder what is the
secret Chat is supposed to be ex-
posed( III connection with the B.
J.-G. (S.) S. feud
PUBLIC EXHIBITION; The
ncwly-weds the former Miss L, C.
and Mr. c, b., gave a public ex
hibition at the Lucky Milllndef
dance and it seems that Mr.
A, K. Of N. L. R., lad glad eyes
for the female singer with the ag-
gregati0n.
OPENS NEW BUSINESS: Oul
good friend, Mr.. "Gene" Buchanan
Green HorneU has recently gone
into a new business. He is nov
manager Of the Service Station OF
the corner Of 9th and Gaines
formerly in charge Of Mr.. Banks
Success to you, "Gene.'
WITH THE LOVERS: Seen OUT
quite frequently is Mr.. Il. (of the
ABC Glee Club with a cute litlS
number How is the ]. II. S
and r. S. affair coming on?
The ElDorado man made another
trip to L. r. to see the young lady
out South e. One more time vii
be too many, eh, hubby?
Til next week, Take it easy
boys, Wen be right with you.
Jackie"
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
st. Andrews A. M. T..
Church
NJ. r. CarIigan. Reporter

NJ. X. Carrigan. Reporter
All services were we'll attended
on last Sunday, with the morning
sermon brought by a local minister,
Rev, f. T. Steward, and the even.
ing message was delivered by Rev,
II. B. Robinson.
The president Of the A. C. T..
League reports an increase in at
tendance and invites you to at
tend.
1t has been announced that the
Usher Board will render pro-
gram at 800 p. m. on Sunday.
The membership regrets that the
pastor, Rev. W. l.. Lambert, is
still unable to fill the pulpit,
The Bright S.ar Club will spon-
sor musical program, Tuesday
night, and also Wednesday night.
Thursday night basket of grocer
les will he given away in connect
ion with musical by the Ever
Ready Club. A PEW RALLY will
be held on May 8, with a special
program. You are welcome to at.
tend all Of our services.
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
LISTEN PLEASE
BY Patsy Graves for AMP

by fatsy Graves fOr ANt)
IVES, YOU CAN PRESERVE
= EGGS. You need fresh, clean,
perfectly dry, and preferably, in
fertile eggs. Buy from your drug
gist a solution called water
glass" (sodium silicate). The di-
rections will be on the package. All
you do is boil and cool nine OTIS.
of water, add the quart of water
glass and stir thoroughly. This
amount is enough for l5 dozen
eggs. Use gallon crock or jar,
never zinc or enamel vessel. Be
sure the vessel has been thorough
ly cleaned, scalded, and allowed to
dry. Place as many eggs as you
have on hand in the solution, and
add from time to time, making
sure that at least 2 inches of the
solution covers the eggs at all
times.
PLACE THE CROCK in q cool
place where it will not have to be
moved after eggs are in solution.
Put an ordinary lid over the ves-
sci. 1t is not necessary to air tight.
Fresh eggs, properly preserved,
may be kept eight or nine months.
Eggs laid during April, May and
early June keep better than eggs
laid may be cleaned with damp
eggs may be cleaned with damp
cloth and then allowed to dry he
fore they are put into water glass.
Preserved eggs may be used in any
place where you would use fresh
egg.
NOW THIS INFORMATION is
not intended just for those lucky
people who own laying hens. AT
80 cents a dozen you could afford
to buy Is dozen eggs and can
them. Because shore as shootin',
eggs are going to 60 cents or more
per doz when the hens knock off
laying in cold weather. A quart Of
water glass should not cost over
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24

Yes, it was a crowded week
(just pasU for the "Rocks" In
one night the eolored populase was
divided between Roscoe Simmons
at Dunbar Hi School -, A group
of singers from Jarvis College
(Texasl at Mt. Zion and Lucky
Millinder AT the Dreamland Ball
room . . To say the least, Little
Rock woke up for Zone Night
Only"
MISUNDERSTANDING at John
sons Tourist Courts this week was
Mr.. Charles Mcleod of 1927 Chi
cago Ave, Minneapolis, MINI. Ttlu
our city attending the State Teach
ers' Meeting last week were seen
j. r. McBeth, who is principal Of
the Emmett Key School. Emmett;
Miss Mary Lee Jones, teacher at
Ierger Hi School. Hope; from
Menifee was John A. Taylor; from
Hope was Miss Daisy Lee Wilson
(Thompson (?O, Prof and Mrs.
Jesse 7. Freeman, of the Public
School System of Forces City, at
tended the recent Song Fest at
Philander Smith College Mr..
jerry White, who is now residing
in Detroit, Mich, came to the state
to attend the funeral of his sister.
The Rev. T. d. Driver of Alabama
who preached for DR.. G.. w. Blake
ly on last Sunday.
CONVALESCING: Judge s. A.
Jones, 1873 Cross St, is still con-
fined to his home, but he is feel
ing better and his many friends
wish him speedy recovery. He
expresses appreciation for the
flowers, cards, phone calls, etc.,
which he has received.
HEARD IN BROADCAST: On
Wednesday, April Is, a Choral
Group from White River Academy,
Brinkley, under the direction of
Mr.. Clyde Webb, furnished Is min
utes of entertainment. Mr.. Webb
is a product Of Little Rock.
ATTENDS FUNERAL: Mrs. Lu-
die Clinkscalcs, accompanied by her
little daughter, Marjorie, went to
attend the funeral of her cousin.
CUTE CHICK; was Miss c. II.
the cute little chick seen with Mr..
J. c. at Johnsons?
JUDGING AROUND. Prospec-
tive Selectces to the Brown Ser
vice who will leave April 25 in the
person of Messrs. Charles Frazier,
William (BilD Bryant, and Elmo
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24

Did you ever stop to think of
how much eye appeal has to do
with our foods?
A bare-legged youngster was
Keeling in gorgeous brook trout
one day, as | sauntered along the
bank of a stream in Maine.
"They can't resist this pretty
fly" he chuckled "This makes six
beauties In less than an hour"
Up the bank of the stream a
dozen honey bees were delving into
the depths OF some sweet-scented,
colorful arbutus.
"They can't resist the beauty of
1t" ! said to myself.
And humans cannot resist the
attractive salad or dessert, Add a
garnish to a plain dish of pudding
or custard and the value Of that
dessert multipes 'instantaneously.
A little whipped cream in fancy
form: some sliced berries; a few
scattered nut meats; some jelly --
no matter how simple or how com.
pick the garnish, II turns plain
dessert into a fancy one.
Sugarless days need not mean
mo desserts" Here are a couple
OF recipes for rennet'custards --
desserts that call for no sugar, no
eggs, no baking or no boiling Make
these, add your favorite garpishes,
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24

30 cents. If you don't have a crock
mix the solution in borrowed one
and then put the eggs in ordinary
fruit jars.
WHILE EGGS ARE CHEAP,
use them often as a main dish in
order to save on your meat bill,
What about BAKED EGGS ON
SPlNlSH RICE? Cook a cup of
rice in boiling sailed water until
tender; drain and rinse with hot
water. Simmer together two and
a half cups of canned tomatoes, one
half of small onion, salt to taste.
bay leaf and two cloves for 10
minutes. Strain. Blend two table,
spoons of butter with two of flour
in a saucepan, add the strained to-
matoes. Cook until thickened. Ar
range a layer of rice in creased
baking dish and make 6 depres-
sions in rice. Place an egg in each
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
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NOTES
MOther-Daughter
Banquet A Success

The annual Mother Daughter
Banquet sponsored by the Girl Re
serve Committee in the form of a
"Song Bag Banquet" on Monday,
April 20, WAS an overwhelm-
ing success. Forty-one adults
(mothers, cluh advisers, and COM
mittee members) and eighty three
Girl Reserves attended the affair.
The program included a light
banquet served by candle light, a
take it or leave it" quiz, special
music. group singing, pep talks by
some of the leaders, and a short
skit by Girl Reserves entitled "The
Secret which was given in the
form of a recipe for happy mother
daughter relationship. Mrs. Child
ress, chairman of the Girl Reserve
Committee, Mrs. c. l. Lewis, Girl
Reserve Secretary and Miss S. F..
Hill, executive secretary, take this
opportunity to express their sin
cere appreciation to all of the Gem
mi. tee workers, advisers and Girl
Reserves who worked so faithful
ly and willingly to make this af-
! fair d success.
! The presence Of SO many mothers
! and guardians of Girl Reserves was
an inspiration to those leaders
present to work even more dill
gently to administer an effective
program among tie girls of our
city through the activities Of the
Phyllis Wheatley Club Young Wo.
mems Christian Association.
We are proud of the firm foun-
dation which Mrs. Mildred P, Will
son developed in our Girl Reserve
Department, and of the very ex-
cellent manner in which Mrs. c. l..
Lewis is continuing its progress.
Mothers Council
The regular monthly meeting of
, the Mothers Council of tie Phyl
lis Wheatley Club YWCA will be
held on Sunday, April rs at p. m.
All moshers and women interested
in the welfare of girls ere cordial
ly invited to attend. A round-ta
BILE discussion on the subject "Un-
Outstanding Our Daughters" will
be the main feature Of the program
for the hour.
Quilting Party
A Quilting Party" sponsored
by the Hospitality Committee will
be held on Monday, April 27.
at s p, m. This is the first in
series of projects to raise money to
redecorate the interior of the "Y"
building.
The committee invites the pub
lie to attend and enjoy the pro-
gram of activities for the even
ing. One of you will go home with
a beautiful quilt which you did not
bring when you came. 1t may be
you.
Miss A. L. Abraham, chairman;
Mrs. c. w. Curtis, co-chairman;
Miss Edna Curry, secretary; Mrs.
j, v Jordan, chairman of the pro-
ject; Mrs. Celia Smith. Mrs. J
Rutledge, Mrs. l.. Sawyer, Miss O.
Z. Hammond, Miss Z. Henderson,
Mrs, s. Johnson, Mrs. W. NJ. Fish
or, Mrs. R, Mack, Mrs. Ruby Har-
ris, and Mrs. S. Caruth, members
of the Committee.
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
WEDDING
% F r OSES

The Young Matrons Auxiliary
IF the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
viii sponsor program, "rhe
Wedding of Roses" at the church
On Tuesday night, May IL. Tae
club group promises unusual enter
tainment and the public is cordial
ly invited to attend. DR.. F, T,
Guy is minister Of the church and
Mrs. Alycc White is reporter for
the auxiliary,
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
GoasI)l Is ill!l l s!,,1yl
EN 800, ~
E&M ~ rECuASEH RUT1.EDGx AaEi
koS1 .. Phoaas &S3Ss

CAVALIERS: The Cavaliers Club met on Wednesday,
April 5 the home of Host Allen Foster 5000 Battery St
Nine members present and spent enjoyable even
ing playing whist and domnoes Dues collected by the
secretary and turned the treasurer after which the
host served delicious plate which enjoyed by all The
meeting then adjoured to meet on Wednesday, April %
at the home of Hosea Wilson, 17S Wolfe St. Ray Fountain
is president Hosea Wilson, secretary Steve Buckley treas
urer, and Oscar Perry reporter.
FUN LOVERS CLUB; The Fun Lovers met at the resi-
dence of Mr. Felix Lloyd Friday April TO- AS this
social meeting no business was transacted Mr. Lloyd,
sisted by his sister and other friends proved himself to be
ace host. very pleasing served both to the
sight and taste After several hands of progressive whist IN
which Mrs j. V Burns won LIST prize the meeting adjourn
ed to meet next Thursday with Mr. and Mrs Emory William
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24

of encouragement; just a smile of
faith; just a cup of cold water to Z
thirsty one or maybe helping q cripple
cross the busy thoroughfare. At the
end of each day-check over it. Has it
been day we'll spent?
~ ~ ~
If you sit down at set Of sun,
And count the deeds that you have
done,
And counting, find
One self-denying act, one word that
eased the heart of him that heard;
One glance most kind, which felt like
sunshine whore it went,
Then you may count that day WELL
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24

place the finished product before
your guests and your dessert
problem is solved for the day.
English Rennet-custard
l package maple rennet powder
l pint milk, not canned
" cup chopped dates
" cup raisins III
a cup currants #AGa
rs teaspoon cloves N
Il teaspoon cinnamon a&
II teaspoon nutmeg
h cup cornhakes
Mix fruits, spices and cornhakes
and divide among 5 or more des-
sert glasses. Make rennet.custard
according TO directions on package,
pouring at once over fruits, spices
and cornfakes Let set until firm
- about 10 minutes. Then chill in
refrigerator.
Chocolate Date Rennet custard
l package chocolate rennet
powder
/ pint milk. not canned
90 dates
Chop dates in small pieces and
divide among dessert glasses.
Make rennet custard according to
directions on package. Pour at
once over chopped dates, Do not
move until firm about 10 min.
utes. Then chill In refrigerator.
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24

depression, pour tomato sauce over
all and sprinkle with grated cheese
and bread crumbs. Bake in a mod
crate oven until firm, about IL
Continued on Back Pare
Arkansas State press., 1942-04-24
Style Steppers

TIE club group met with Miss
Annie Lee Gibbs, S1S Schiller at
tie last meeting of the group, with
the president, Miss Mary Davis,
presiding. Plans were perfected for
a hike, which was held on last Fri.
day, the journey starting from the
home Of Misses Helen and Ersa-
line Palmer, sol Jones st. A hobo
hike has been planned for May Is
and the group will meet at the
home Of Miss Viola McMath, s1T
Jones, Miss Louise Thomas will be
next hostess at her home, 1907
Wolfe, Sunday, April 20. All men,
bers are urged to be present. Miss
Rosetta Hughes, secretary, Nd
Miss Mary Lou Bosley, reported.