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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25
JACK HORNER'S PIE Is
OPENED BY LADIES Aid

The annual Christmas party OF
the Ladies' Aid society Of Presby-
terrain church was held Tuesday
evening. Dec IL. az the residence
81 Mr.. and Mrs W. r. Deron, OF
65s2 Flrwood avenue special
Christmas service was read by
the members and guests present
r L. Neal gave an interesting
talk on the life and work OF the
late Or. Shepherd. brother OF the
president, Mrs. Nellie Thompson,
who worked as a missionary in
the African Congo region under
the Presbyterian Missionary
board
After the program. all present
enjoyed an abundant supply OF
sandwiches. tea. cookies, Ice
cream. candies and nuts. The
dining room buffet and table were
attrac,ively decorated with Christ
mas colors In the center OF the
table was large round box dec
Grated with red tissue paper
flowers 10 resemble Jack
Horner pie In tie huge pie we're
gifts for all, which the guests
present chose by pulling them
out BY the string attached 10
each gift
Those present included Mrs.
Nellie Thompson. president ofthe
society: Mr.. and Mrs r T. Neal.
TIRE Rev and Mrs Molbon Mr.
and Mrs Clarence Rogers "
Hsryev Hi. Nesdames Flora De-
ron. Belle McKesson. Fmma
Stewart Alma Doe Mary Hill,
Reulah Johnson. Fannie Pedram
snd Others
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25
HANDEL SACRED XMAS
MUSIC PRESENTED

Judging by the tremendous ap-
plause AZ The close OF he prcscn-
,atior a. Handles Messiah" By
the senior choir OF st Johns
Presbyterian church. last Sunday
evening II was we'll done and
thoroughly enjoyed by the large
audience which filled the church
auditorium
The 24-voIce augmented choir.
under the direction Of Attorney
Ramon Martinez. had worked hard
for the past two months on the
choruses. They were ably sup
PORTED by four OF the city's out
standing artists. Yclande Maddox,
soprano; Lucille Walker, con,rai-
10; Junius Maxwell. tenor. and
Edward Locketi. bass. who sang
all the solo parts OF the cantata
The accompanies were Mrs Ella
Greene M the piano and organ.
and William Hines a, the second
riano Much credit Is being given
the director for the creditable
performance
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25

ton OF Mrs Tavern, OF the De-
troil Health department.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25

The group consisted OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Duffy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Gibson 1.-THE former Ma
mie Duffy. and little Mary Jane
also Mrs. Ethel Duffy Bates.
bride OF L. Pervas Bates OF Fort
Huachuca. Ariz.: and Franklin
Duffy had his pretty little bride.
the former Helen Jones. OF
Wheeling, " Va. She and Frank
met at the State college there
There was also Cpl Walter DUFF
~. who was home on a surprise
leave from his camp in South
Carolina; Miss Carolyn Plummer.
a classmate OF Helen's AZ State:
Charles cady. Mrs. John W. Ben
nett and Mrs. Lucy r. Jones
Friends who dropped in during
the evening and remained 10 chat
included Or and Mrs. VI. J. Nor
rison, Mrs. Samuel Lewis. Mr..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25

enormous pack which they know
Will be loaded with candy. fruit
and other goodies for them. While
waiting for this Jolly fellow 70
appear they will be entertainei
with music. dancing singing. and
other amusing diversions
A. the same time the municipal
Christmas tree ceremonies viii
he held IN front Of the city Hall
and pretty eight-year-old Tina
Zanier will place a Victory plaque
on the tree 70 symbolic the sec
end war Christmas tree TO 20 un-
lighted
Every community center con-
Quoted by the Department OF Parks
and Recreation will have tree
lighting services on small scale
Trees for all ~ them. including
the giant tree al the City hall
have heen donated by the Forty
and Eight, voiture io2 Ameri-
can Legion
The Birdhurst Recreation cen
ter has planned their program
from 20 8 pm Friday Every
body will Join IN community sing
ing Of Christmas carols. and NM
hers OF the classes will stage the
rest ~ the entertainment. with
al she talent IN that section
there's bound 70 be great show
and Of course Santa Claus visit
Will wind ur the proceedings
Brewster Recreation center's
program will start at pm with
Christmas play as the main
feature. A recitation OF the we'll
loved poem "Twas the Night Be-
fore Christmas" plus the singing
n Christmas carols and five 9TH
er acts OF entertainment will es-
tahlish the mood for the arrival
of Santa Claus
In addition 70 the members Of
classes conducted AZ Brewster.
children from the Brewster
Homes clinics have been invited
10 be present. Through the Amer
lean Red Cross a number OF toys
and other useful Gifts have found
their way into Santa's pack 10
be given TO deserving little boys
and girls
NJ Vernon Recreation center
announces the tree lighting serv-
ices for pm Children who at
tend the center have been eager
IL awaiting this program for
weeks and have prepared a skit
which r. all about Christmas. or
course the traditional Christmas
carols will have an important
place IN the services
Mention should he made OF the
manv fine volunteers who help
each year IN making these pro-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25
Christmas Tree Lighting Services
At Bndhurst And Brewster Centers

To re children az hundreds a.
readers Of this newspaper the
afternoon OF Dec "a viii be
gala afternoon. surpassed only
by the actual Christmas festivi-
Ties IN their own homes They
are ,he hoys and girls who at
tend recreation classes and clubs
az The R;rdhuref Brewster and
Mt Vernon Recreation centers
whera the annual Christmas tree
llehtlrr services viii be held az
that time
AS the lights on the trees
sparkle and CLEAN the hiz-eved
excited children VIII await the
arrival n Santa Claus with his
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25

Mrs An r Thomas gave an
interesting report on the recent
Rosa Graeg Day celebration.
Mrs Grasr then Informed the
members ~ The association that
Mrs Christine 6 Smith for whom
reception was recently given
Is moving 20 WASHINGTON. nc. 70
head the Washington office Of
tho Nasi nal Association Of Won
ems clubs Mrs smith g chairman
~ the local board Of directors
q The association
Mrs Sadie l.. Lindsay. chair
man % the Budget committee.
gave report en- plans for the
coming year Members Of the or
sanitation arc looking forward
10 the results of the Presidents
Popularity contest which e now
in progress The results viii he
announced ~ the Christmas party
luncheon 70 he hela A. noon.
pec - IN tho dining room ~ the
Gotham hotel Members ~ the
committee include Mrs Mamie
Digs. Mrs Arde8a Heath chair
man Mrs Emma n Adams Mrs
Mary Macarthur Mrs Hazel
Smith and Mrs Atkinson Miss
Detrnft Association or le44n will
10 CT vned ~ tho party
A series o. classes IN nu'ri-
ten will soon be inaururated al
TIE club house. under tho direc-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25
COLLEGE QUEEN TO
Be CROWNED AT
SORORITY PARTY

Alpha charter II Thl Gamma
Delta sorority has completed
7lans for gala holiday season
The hrst @, rs affairs Will be a
cabaret party 70 he held at the
Three Skies club Wednesday Dec
q Al this time Miss Lewis
Business coiiege winner IN re
recent popularity contest. will he
crowned
The second function o, the hol-
iday season VIII be party hon
oring me PLEDGES cf he sorority
Thursday Dec p With soT T
Carer rs hostess N her home
on Narsfn An elaborate menu
has heen planned sor this occa-
sior
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25

grams success Members Of the
Youth Service Organization and
men ard women who lead husv
lives will feke time out 70 give
their services az that the chill
dren's Christmas parties Will 20
~ well Their contribution Is a
heart-warmin~ expression ~ CO.
operation ard ihe workers AZ the
centers and the executives ~ the
DEPARTMENT are deeply grateful
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25
THE DOCTORS
SWEET RETURN
TO CITY

Drs Q II and Q o sr.. !,
this city returned % ns,,,,' i. I
week after spending a dsi..,,,,
annual visit With rela,,fs.
friends IN Rario Ferris NY
offices are open as usual =, I.
accommodation of -
tents.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25
Fred Adams Feted

Fred S idsms. q 55i smith
street was fefed with surprise
birthday party saturday night.
Dec II hy his vito Mfs J T.
Adams There was plenty ~ good
music end refreshments and hcv-
eraccs f1r The hon0rces many
friends and relatives 20 enluy
Mr. Adams received A Eoodly
supply n hands me gifts
Those present az no affair I'M
cl4ded SIR and Mrs " Smith.
vrs J Henry D Toll.ser Mss s
Toinve- Miss N CNffon Mr. and
Mrs r Fo~er Mrs y Parham.
j. PAYNE. u Irhs y Rnler
Foster A 6 Adams Miss p al
ans and Mrs J T Adams
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25

With Christmas wishes and Christmas promises being
made all about time for us express few
sentiments on the matter likewise Therefore our Christ
mas wish 10 YOU IS that Chrsts birthday you will find
many things 70 be thankful for in spite Of the fact that
this another wamarred Christmas and that your heart
Will be ned with gratitude for all the blessings you count
also that the New Year bring brighter promises Of
things 10 come
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25

and Mrs. Thomas Drum sod.,
mie T, Mrs Dollie Mason ~ =
has just completed ~. ~
portrait OF Dr. Bennett, ma l'' ~
liam Henson. III Nv.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-12-25
Detroiters Entertain Toledo Clan
Several Brides In The Catherip,

The Germany Bennets entertained with an a.,
dinner last Sunday, honorng the Duffy family 80 aToos
traditional turkey with all the trimming wa s"n a
that occasion - seNed On
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
Mother Thanks Michigan Chronicle For Housing Aid

executive committee to act from
time to time with sympathetic
whites. A representative from the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25

communities present composed the
committee and a. each community
reports, more will be added.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
White Soldier Says
Harmony Can Exist

the Negro soldiers Of white order
lies"
The closer you get to reality, to
the actual fighting. the more rec
ignition there Is, from the top com.
mand to the rank and file, that
playing on prejudices is harmful
business 10 the war ITSELF" Thomp-
son said. II think il Is a credit to
our army command that there is so
little OF that sort Of thing in our
frontline soldiers"
The young hero referred TO the
far Eastern front as proof that race
prejudice is harmful to the war ef-
fort and victory.
"Of course the necessities of the
war in the East have forced a Ger.
tain change in the outlook where
old prejudices are concerned" hi
pointed out. The command ha.
learned from the experiences Of
Malay. Singapore, the East Indies
and learned in a different way from
the Philippines"
Editors Note: Britain's military
defeat in the far East has been at
tributed to her naughty policy Of
white supremacy
Efforts 10 assure the natives Of
friendliness were made and nc
American soldier was permitted &c
make uncomplimentary remarks
about them, nor violate their Gus.
toms and traditions, Thompson said
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
Veteran Lawyer
Died In Kansas
City Last Week

KANSAS CITY. Mo.-(ANP) -
Atty. Charles Galloway. a veteran
lawyer here. died Thursday eve
ming at Wheatley-Provident hos
pital where he had been a patient
since Thanksgiving. His death came
as a result Of a cerebral hemor
rhage. Galloway, who was also an
investigator in the city counsellor's
Office. was nationally known for
his activities in the MIA OF which
he was a former president: the Re
publican party and the AME
church. Funeral services were con-
Quoted on Monday afternoon, at the
Ebenezer AME church with the
Rev. Carl F. Flipper. pastor. In
charge.
Galloway. born in Cleveland.
Tenn. graduated from Fisk univer-
sity and studied law and received
the LIB. degree at the University
Of Minnesota in 1904. He came 10
Kansas City In 1905 and began his
practice. His law library was con-
sidered the most extensive Of any
: lawyer in the community. 1t was
/ valued al 81 900.
The attorney was married 10 Miss
Cora T. Jones. Sept 10, 1907. Be-
fore her marriage, Mrs. Galloway
was an assistant superintendent OF
nurses al the Provident hospital in
) Chicago. She survives her husband.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
!, Prof. Says Race Bias
Is lvatio

SYRACUSE, N. Y. - (ANP) =
When Dean M. Lyle Spencer Of the
Syracuse university school Of jour-
nalism addressed meeting of the
Farm bureau in the Hotel Syracuse
last week, he took the opportunity
TO denounce spiritual disunity and
warn his listeners Of the dangers OF
racial antagonism.
I'VE have racial antagonisms that
break into the open on occasion
and are present with us every
where" Dean Spencer declared.
Recently / picked up newspaper
giving an account of how Roland
HAYES, the famous Negro tenor, was
beaten up and jailed in Rome, Ca,
because his wife made the mistake
of going into a store and sitting
down in the front to buy pair OF
shoes. instead Of at the rear, where
women of her race were expected
TO sit"
He cited the story OF how 3,50t
employees OF the Chrysler corpora
ton in Detroit went on strike be
cause the management made thu
mistake TO employ Negroes on TIT
lob with whites" Referring 70 TIT
riots in Detroit and New York, M
said that inasmuch as Mayor La
Guardia has denied that riot ex
listed in the latter city no Whit
mans life was safe on the street,
OF Harlem without police guare
during that time.
Hitting at what he termed Thy
phenated Americans" for their ir
responsible actions and attitude
those who are attempting 10 MAKE
over our country according TO IN,
patterns OF government from which
they came. Dean Spencer wasted
no time TO bring TO the attention o
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25

NEW YORK. tANP) - Refuting
the ante-bellum claim that segre-
CATION is a preventative OF race
friction between white and colored
people. Ben Thompson. white. vet
ersn Of two wars and winner OF
the Distinguished Service cross, re-
vealed his experiences OF complete
harmony and mutual understand
ing between white and colored SOL
diers whenever the racial bars were
let down, in an exclusive interview
recently.
Thompson. a 28-year-old warrior,
has proved himself a hero more
than once on the battlefield. A resi-
dent Of Sunnyside, Long Island, he
is now recovering from the last of
two wounds he has received fight
ing for the ideals of democracy. He
is also co-chairman Of the new ma
tional interracial organization,
American youth for democracy.
Wherever the color bars are let
down, as in the overseas hospitals,
there Is an unmarried record OF fine
mutual relations between white and
Negro troops" he declared, as he
painted brief picture of his ex-
periences as a soldier, civilian
and communist. Not only do the
soldiers in hospitals live without
any regation-the white order
lies take care of Negro soldiers and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
FIR. CLYNES,
BOB SETTLES
ALSO PRAISED

Mrs Mary Washington. who with
her family recently occupied . unit
OF . war housing project after the
s.Cxhigan Chronicle disclosed that
the expectant mother was living
with her two children in q coal bin
On ST. Joseph street this week
wrote q letter OF thanks 20 those
who aided her In her search for q
home. Her letter Is printed below:
nir. Louis Z. Martin
ceS Eliot
Dear Mr.. Martin:
4. I have taken this pen 20 try
again 10 write TO you. But this time
] find myself cropping for means OF
expression. II seems with all the
words in the English language that
there aren't enough or sufficient
words 10 express my feeling for
you and your very splendid paper.
Our race will progress with great
speed as long rs there are editors
slike you. You donated so very much
Ipf the space in your paper and so
much Of the time Of your conscien-
hious reporter, Mr.. Wood ! know
how you must value the services OF
20 grand a person. No one could
have been more sympathetic and
interested than he. The cheerful
ness and confidence he exhibited
encouraged US no end when we
were most in the need Of encour-
aeement The fact that you were
backing him proves that you are a
~@an Of equally fine disposition and
Character.
It seems that I'm making very
awkard attempts at expressing my
Uelf. But that does not lessen my
gratitude TO you and your staff
nor my Joy In the new home my
family and ] are enjoying as a re-
suit Of your generosity and your
aid II II all 90 grand that it's
unbelievable We Just walk through
the house and look. II seems like q
dream Things are so different
from circumstances ~ they were
ewo weeks ago that the days from
July to November 80 seem like a
bad dream. That sounds very
sbookish." but no one will ever
know how true that statement Is
except US My children run from
room to room. No matter how
small or how young q human being
g. the feeling Of freedom Is there.
All Of us feel like we are alive
again. We don't feel stifled. We
can breathe and move freely. ! can
use my kitchen when please. My
children can 60 to sleep in a quiet
darkened room Of their own while
we adults 20 on as usual in the
rest of the house. We have no
furniture bills and no moving bill
thanks to Mr.. Bob Settle and his
partners and to St Vincent de
PaulS--throuRh Fr. Clynnes. Peo-
PIE can be 80 good and do 30 much.
They have for us- Vt makes me
feel very humble and thankful In
my heart to q God who creates all
rhlngs well
n ne only thing that I can say 70
nppss9 the way feel 70 that /
2oDa you and u the FOLKS who
~ - - - cel1rsd h1lp win al-
x n1nreot q ouES 49,
Y. Thank 81
a1rx Mary Wa6k1nGtoa
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
YS0 CLUBS TO
SPARKLE WITH
YULETIDE FUN

Teen-age boys and girls who are
members Of the Youth Service Or
CARNATIONS Of the Department OF
Parks and Recreation are taking
advantage Of the Christmas holiday
season TO plan special social events
TO bring their units closer together
and provide greater opportunities
for wholesome and enjoyable en-
tertainment. The variety OF enter
tainment plarned speaks well for
the committees in charge. for 1t
shows they are anxious to cater to
the different tastes OF their men,
bers.
First on the list Is YSO dance
to be held al Custer school, Lin
wood and Midland. on Wednesday.
Dec. %. This unit is one OF the
newer ones but is stead ~ gaining
more members from their COM
munity as the newcomers find out
what good times can be enjoyed in
the Custer YSO.
Next is feather party scheduled
for 8 p. m. Thursday. Dec. %, at
the Brewster Recreation Center, to
which the public is invited. Every
one loves feather parties and this
one will be especially attractive.
A Sunday matinee dance is slated
for the Mt. Vernon Recreation Gen.
ter by the local YSO unit from 2
to p. m. next Sunday. Dec. 26.
The young folks at Mt. Vernon have
built up fine active unit that takes
up the spare time Of the teen-agers
in the neighborhood with the kind
of entertainment they want.
On Wednesday, Dec. 20, the Gus
ter unit members have invited their
friends to join with them for a
skating party at 8 p. m. The wealth
erman has promised to keep the ice
in good condition for hem.
A seni-formal dance, takes place
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
Bell employees
Win War Ribbons

Fourteen thousand Michigan Bell
Telephone Company employees
have been awarded an essential
war service ribbon" by the COM
pany following high commenda-
ton by Brigadier General Frank e.
Stoner. chief Of Army Communica-
tons Service, u. S. Army Signal
Corps.
General Stoner wrote OF the i'm
portance OF the work OF the tele-
phone personnel to military opera
tons.
The emblem Is a red. white and
blue ribbon decoration on which
the figure Of a telephone is super
imposed. Each ribbon was con-
tanned in a folder with the COM
nendation by General Stoner and
= kibute from George NJ. WEIGH
president of the company.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25
Negro Citizens
Seek Repeal OF
SegregationLa

RICHMOND. Va.-(ANP)-Since
much favorable comment has been
made since the advocacy Of the re-
peal of segregated street cars and
buses by the local daily. Richmond
Times Dispatch Of which virginius
Dabney Is editor. 30 Negro repre-
sentatives of about 20 communities
met in the Richmond Beneficial
Insurance auditorium Sunday to
push this plan. =. j..
The meeting. which was called
by DR.. Leon A. Reid. was under the
sponsorship Of the Richmond Civic
Forum, Of which the DR.. w. L. Ran:
some Is president. A committee OF
three, DR.. l. F. Palmer Of Newport
News, Roscoe c. Mitchell and Wiley
A. Hall OF this city were named to
draft resolution for plan Of act on
and as a guide in creating senti-
meht, and TO enlist support OF the
whites. These resolutions would be
distributed in each community rep
resented.
The chairman also appointed an
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25

the nations churches and church
leaders their responsibility to save
the country by adhering to Chris
tan principles.
There still exists a critical, sus-
picious. often hostile body OF in
dividuals among church members
who don't practice the tolerance we
hear preached" he said. He paid a
high tribute to the spirit of service
and humanitarianism exhibited
among the priests and nuns of the
Catholic church, without regard to
sect, race, or creed, although he is
Protestant and the son Of Meth
odist preacher.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-12-25

is an invitational dance, takes place
at Birdhurst Recreation Center at
8 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 80. The
young people in the community
have built up q reputation for stag
ing parties of high calibre and the
membership always goes about to
put across any YSO activity, so the
success OF the affair Is a foregone
conclusion.
According to Shelton johnson, Of
the Parks and Recreation Copart-
ment,' these affairs have been
planned by the young people them
selves and the arrangements are
being carried out by them.
Any teen-age boys or girls who
are interested in joining this worth
while organization are urged to
contact Mr.. johnson at University
0-QAAC
Evening star., 1943-03-04
.lambenson Renews
Attack on Service
OF President S Sons
Soys Franklin, Jr., Toured
Night Clubs as WincheII
Praised His 'SoIdiery'

By the Associated Press.
Representative Lambertson. Re-
publican, of Kansas, told the House
yesterday that while Walter VIM
chell was describing by radio Sum-
day night the magnificent SOL
diery" of Franklin D. Roosevelt, jr.,
the Presidents son "and his Dupont
wife were doing the night clubs of
New York"
The Kansan, frequent critic of the
war records of the Roosevelt boys, -
again raised the question whether
the Presidents sons are being given
preferential treatment in the
armed services.
He previously had asked the
House if the Roosevelts had not
been "jerked" from war zones when
the going got rough.
Rankin Is Shocked.
Representative Rankin, Demo-
crat, of Mississippi took the floor
Immediately after Mr.. Lambertson
and told the House Il am shocked
then added:
Il cannot understand the men
tality of any man who will rise on
this floor and attempt to belittle the
services of any one now wearing the
uniform of the United States
These boys are not asking any spe-