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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-12-24
POST OFFICE BOX IL

A FOOLISH GIRL am a 20
year-old girl in love with a 20-year-
old soldier. I've known him about
five years. We never went steady
but he came to see me once in a
while and walked home with me
from the movies. 1 began writing
him after he was in camp. He be-
gan writing that he missed me and
just realized how much he really
cared. He had three-day furlough
this week. The first night we stayed
at home. The second night we went
to the movies. The third night he
didn't come, though he said he was.
Coming home from the movies the
second night he kind of mentioned
that we had never done a certain
thing. 1 said 81 know we haven't. /"
Neither of US said any more about
it. Did that little incident cause
him to change his feelings toward
me?
Ans: Slightly. He has more re-
spect for you now. Now that he is
back in camp write to him. You
have made a very deep impression
upon this young soldier, so follow
your lead up with affectiOnate let
tiers. His family, especially his
sister, likes you too little Wis
iting during the holiday season
may smooth things over.
M. A. RI am a regular reader
of problems of Humanity" I
read it every week. My mother is
worrying wanting to come back
south. I feel it would be better for
US both to move in with my brother
who lives in Mississippi. She says
she won't do that. Would it be wise
to let her figure out her own affair.
1 want her but don't believe we
could get along, she is so contrary.
Will be sending for a new reading
soon. Lord help this great man.
Ans: Your mother is no more
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-12-24

proposal and big line Of five /. !.
however, you've only heard the 1--WE.
You're jumping at conclusions /.
this young man is not serious about
getting married. And don't let him
coax you to go away with him by
his promising that he will marry
you later. Never consider marriage
with any man until you are sure
that you love him.
J. E.-Some time ago we rented
this place for $1.50 a week. The
man left and his wife said he told
her they had to have So per week
rent. His wife Is now gone too
with her husband. We received a
letter telling US they would have
to have So a week. Did she write
the letter or did she not? Should
we pay the So or move?
Ans: Pay the 81 and keep the
landlady happy. In the meantime,
you can look around and see what
you can find in the way of a better
place to live. If you find something
good you can move out, if not
everything will be satisfactory
between you and the folks who
own the place.
TO MY READERS: MAY HAP
PINESS, THE BEST OF HEALTH,
GOOD FORTUNE AND Sue
CESS BE YOURS NOT ONLY AT
THIS CHRISTMAS SON
BUT ALWAYS.
Able.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-12-24

N'DCns Ey :essy when mind weighted down with
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ABBEs M MsPRAT1oN READING With each Reading will
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THE A11E WALLACE SERVICE
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MYRTLE GARDEN: Continued in her grand work with
Halle @ Brown House.
EDDIE GERALDINE WITHERS: bouncing baby boy for
Christmas.
HENRY THOMAS Continued good luck in his work at
Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House.
IRMA MONSON: hope that she loses the sweetness and
sincerity she
and ADELAIDE MYERS: brand red Buick
to match cute and dashing young couple
JIMMY SLEMMONS: hghpowered limousine to dash about
in when giving his high powered sales talks
MRS CAROLYN MONJOY JONES' bouquet orchids
unrng and unsefsh devotion her husband during his illness
MARIE ALLEN More girls with good regulations like Mares
HARRY CRUMP More like him who devote their time and
athletic talent in training settlement house boys.
WEBER: More couples who well liked at
the
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1943-12-24

much Christmas spirit"
1s4S CHRISTMAS WISHES:
MRS. MARGUERITE COMBS: A medal
for her constant neatness in attire.
DIR. J. w. CRUMP and DIR. w. D.
BROWN: Lots of stork patients.
MRS. IDELLE PATTON: An opportunity
for her to entertain the Roosevelts in her
own inimitable fashion of entertaining.
MRS. FRANCES BROWN: A wish that
she never loses the charm and grace which
she possesses.
MRS. ADA GIBBS: A wish that more of
Us could be as attractive and stunning look
ing as Mrs. Gibbs is.
MARTIN BROWN: A string of stream
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

great number of machine guns Signed General
proved by General John J. PerShng.
After Twenty -four Years
extraordinary after those
days in France q agount day camp
Boston And when heard that 369th bieed
great canonment Immediately said that wanted And
that late afternoon shown office
Chauncey NJ Hooper Cuiored colonies
States Every and officer the
an-arcra regment-was Negro-and a snappy, proud
able regiment
Colonel Hooper had battalion sergeant major
off France and he recalled
other had the while
front line And now he full colonel.
How old soldiers
regiment l asked
There about dozen of
like of them" he suggested
And when told him that nothing would pleaN
orderly what might be done about this
Five later odd little soldier the
with palms and World War Victory medal his
breast He still tough and wry he
much
Number
He had been about the in the regiment
He 10 when he had carried his seriously wounded white
lieutenant field dressing station under heavy German fire
Sechau the Agone those
The end of September 1918 The Germans pouring she'll
the regiment and three in single had been killed
and the lieutenant grevouy hitbut little Hughe Hamilton
look for He stepped straight into the ound his wounded
officer and carried him back And the grateful French
Hughie Croix de Guerre with Palms
That had all happened "a years And yet he still
little coored boy when talked with him the
stuck the outfit He proud fought
the Germans once he said modes and don't mind fghtn
again
private the last war this time he's sergeant
Sergeant Hugh Hamton-Crox de
Anti Aircraft regiment army United Number
One soldier Number One
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
By FRAZIER HUNT

Men word dying
pal the field scissors dead little tanks
fun field OF poppies quiet No Mans
Land the nghta hundred
tal of life and far and long
think, of the York
France, without thinking dinner French artillery
that supporting this gallant American outfit Montplais
The French alerlSts
and kindly asked
goeddinneT and the old French
called by his all
then there undynG friendships
And finally the French ason officer attached TO this 36h u
He started talk quietly and then suddenly
streamed down his Americans have saved France
for US he cried out We lost until Thank God
America-thank God for such brave regiments this
Unforgettable Moments
forget that the evening when
Major
The regular regimenal commander Colonel William Hayward
who had organized the in June 1916 the 18th New York
Vounteeswas hospital sick and slept his
in dugout with 1t Colonel Pickering
That the late spring of 98and this New York Negro
outfit had loaned General Goands
be incorporated in his Fourth
General Gourands
such regiments the 369h loan himand the
the cited the
CrolX de GueTre coorS-in these masterul
Under of Colonel Hayward
sisted leading his the battle Of Lieutenant Colonel
Pickering admirably cool and brave of Major Cobb (xedl
Major Spencer GENEROUSLY Wounded Of Major Little leader
OF men the 36eih RUS offensive for the
time the drive Of September 1918 somed powerful
positions engctiCaH defended took after heavy fighting the
OF Seehau captured prisoners and brought back and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

concerned WhI;e worries Tic .lc,r
Ua.aGs c0I,d no; aG1j - Sc az.
r,a-c.ned because brutality on tie
9r: Il me po.ce Gt95s;nen, az
!c e. 1900 dues paying nc.uoc
\ protest 20 the mayor was
planned For the first time Negroes
and whites I'm large numbers went
before a southern elected Official in
the interest of fair play to Negroes.
The official was really concerned
now Tie was not just dealing with
NotelcSs group of Negroes. But
he was dealing with a problem that
voters were interested In for the
first time. The MAYOR knew that "
he failed to take an interest In the
problems Of these Negroes. he failed
To take an interest in the problem
" a large bio X OF votes - this no
politician would ever do s.s. not
even sc ~ one. The group was
given thr NC that the police
brutality q: W. Oh they complained
Continued on Page -,
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said. witt ice in hrs voice. Madam,
you haven't been doing much trav-
cling by train in the last two years
for It's been every Bit that long
since tire NLRB ruled that Red Caps
must have a salary and the ra!l-
road company must get ten cents
for each piece Of baggage they
check. Our porters don't lie for
tips They don't have TO- because
mos; passengers don't mind paying
for the fine service these gentlemen
give They could 90 into defense
work. you know. and LET you handle
your own bags the best way you
can
Are you sticking up for these
colored hoys?" she asked. indig-
nantly.
Il am. madam. the agent shot
back at her. lust like lot Of col
cred boys across the water are
sticking mp for people like you who
value . ten-cent piece more than
you value their lives"
That was too much for the lady.
She shrivelled up like spinach in
hot water. grabbed her tickets and
rushed from the window. followed
by the icy stares OF a dozen people
who showed plainly that they re-
sented her attitude
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

New Orleans and the Negro o..
II Is encouraging TO sec. In the
South. cooperation between Negro
and white people for the common
good Of both groups. New Orleans
represents the best example of this
that saw. In this unique city we
find Negroes who are presidents
and other officers Of some Of the
local unions. which unions have a
membership Of both Negro and
white people. In the CITY Of New
Orleans. there are $4,000 labor mem
bers. This is a good membership for
q southern city.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

avenue street car. his arms full Of
bundles. After paying his fare he
stopped I'm front of the door where
every one stands no matter ii they
ARE riding 10 the end Of the line.
lie was buffeted about A. paSSen-
gers pushed their way out of the
car.
step back 20 the rear % the car. a"
the conducio.ctte called out in a
small voice she was trying 10 make
sound large.
lie ignored her as she repeatedly
asked the crowd TO step back Ca
the rear OF the car and lcttem ~,
please "
+ Finally. size said. directly 10 him.
will you PU-LEASE step back TO
the rear OF the car"
"Tll be d-mned u WILL" he
said. They told me when I come
up North I wouldn't have 10 ride In
the rear. aud Amt going To the
back Of no car" And he didn't do II
eitherI
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
Case
History

thing. in order 10 attract the atten-
ton Of her associates. She vas al.
ways the one who got into trouble
with the school authorities, while
her friends stood in the background
perhaps speaking in low tones Of
praise for the courage Of Janey No.
Viii. who always did the things the
others secretly yearned TO do.
Janey's record for attendance Of
school was pathetic. her department
record had Labeled her IS a way
ward chiii. Yet deep down in her
heart Janey WASH: q bad girl. II
VAS jus; that she had learned the
Only way she could get recognition
from the crowd was through her
wayWardnesS. Al heart she was a
lonely, un.oved and sensitive young
girl She had reached the age when
her heart cried out FOR attention,
the approval ot her gang and the
love ard affection OF some Of the
boys who because of her ungainly
appearance ard lack o! beauty did
not respond 20 her IS Janey hoped
they would Thus Jarey. in the
process az acquiring the attention
her .oye-s,aryed sou. demanded and
IN orier 70 become a fuli-hedged
member OF the school crowd had
become known is the high schools
problem child. fact which brought:
her much consolation and no wor-
ries .. al. For her name was being
constantly whispered about in the
school corridors by her classmates.
And this made her happy, for she
knew then ;ha; she was the center
Of attraction
Ever since her father had died
ard she and her mother had been
forced % shit, FOR themselves.
Janey had starved for affection and
attention whlch her semi-invalid
mother could not and did not hsve
tine - give her. Janey vas too
sensitive 20 tell hey mother jus;
VIVA. was wrong Ne: res.iz u :
'h3; her attitude ans the things
INST she did were wrcre and wcasd
affect her Whole lie. Janey in early
ch .dhoOd had adopted bold. d3r-
ing schemes 20 become the center
e attraction among her friends
sroaGd re HaS;'Hg street corner
rear where she lived.
"Jarey." her mother often spoke
Il jus. don: see where you sc; a.,
th5esSev.ashneSs from =. Lord
kr5ws none o. ny folks were ever
bad Ard your pas folks were
pretty good people. But jas:
.ook a; you. Why you're a piumo
disgrace
Jarey had heard her mother say
these same words time ard time
SAN Bat Janey didn't care. As
long as the gang admired her bold
reSs and she Sot the attention she
.csavCd. she diSnt care what her
mc-Aer sad
WhIe Mrs. John Nowii' shock
Der head and wondered wha, The
present generation vas coming to
I've worSed ny IN gers 70 The
bone 20 send you C school. sBu;
you 5o1', 20 Jsney's mother shock
aer unSemp; head aai added. II
'y0a 3oGt meE5 your WAYS I dom
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
The
Problem

stood before the Recorders Court
Judge. All morning a long line OF
DRINKS buns, prostitutes and
( pimps had stood before the stern
looking judge. had told their sor-
did. miserable story and had either
been found guilty and sentenced 70
jail or had been acquitted and re-
( leased
During all this time the two
young high school girls, their
clothes dirty. their faces hardened
by exposure TO the sordidness Of
their environment and their hair
unkempt-since they had been in
jail al night-hsd sat in the pris-
oner's box in the courtroom await!
ing their day in court.
The older of the two yoang girls
vas N-year-old Janey HOW'LL. She
had been charged with contrihut-
ing 70 the delinquency Of a minor,
according 20 the police, who had
arrested the pair in an all night
theatre The other girl. smaller
;aan her companion and appearing
only d slight bit less untaruished
( had been named Charlie fduit by
her parents who had hoped she
would De boy and who had never
bothered TO reflect just what effect
( having boys name would do TO
young girl
Standing now before the solemn
faced and elderly judge, the two
young girls shifted from one foot
10 the other. holding their eyes
down ana their hands locked be.
mind their backs.
The Judge now spoke, fancy No
Vii. you are charged with contrib
-u!.ng 70 the delinquency OF
minor. /. How do you plead"
Guilty" Janey spoke. looking I'd
quickly then looking down again al
her feet,
~Onicer tell me just wha, has.
pered." the judge spoke. carefully
setuilnizins the young girls stand
Ing silently before the bar OF Jus.
\ ;ice.
The police woman told how she
had been on patrol duty at an all
n!sat theatre and had found Jsney
HOW'LL and Charlie iduit smoking
mar!husna cigarettes in the won.
ems lounge OF the theatre. She
also told OF having q conversation
S!th both girls. each Of whom had
disclosed they had been encouraged
10 become immoral by q gang of
young boys whom the police knew
constantly frequented the movie
houses and preyed on school sirix
Now what Is your story. Tell
| (Continued on Page IN
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
THE SERGEANT SPEAKS

He wasn't drunk. In fact. all he
had had was couple OF beers:
wasn't even feeling good" from the
beer nor the way things looked 10
him. He was disguised with the
army and the apparent silence OF
the war department in regards TO
the part Negro soldiers are playing
OH the battle fronts. He said SO.
You don't hear . damn thing
about our boys fighting In the thick
Of battle In Africa" he commented
~ he tipped his half empty glass.
"Once In . while they will grab off
. mesxman or some other lacky and
make q hero Of him. but then you
snIy hear about II In the Negro
papers. He'll. we want white folks
Go know that we are In there fight
Ing aleng with every other so-and.
%. They don't say anything about
the hundreds Of Negro boys who
have been sent back TO this country
ruined for life. But you can't keep
that from the public forever. ]
know"
He drained the glass and pushed
X towards the bartender. Filler
I'D" he said. The bartender did
The Sergeant toyed with the
siass. turning u round and round.
CARING through the brown liquid as
II looking into a crystal ball for
Inspiration.
III you want 70 know whether
our boys are In the thick OF the
fighting. get them 10 let you into
tie Percy Jones hospital near GUS
Ter. Talk 10 some OF the hundreds
q boys that have come back. some
with an arm torn Off: others with
both legs missing; some with the
whole side Of their face and body
blown completely away: others
with empty holes where eyes used
O. be. Hell. they wer. al the front
when he Allies started chasing
Rommcl out OF africa. Some Of
them will show you great holes left
IN their bodies from German and
Italian bullets. Some 81 them viii
never walk again: others will never
Talk again and there are some who
will never again see the face OF
. loved one or admire the beauties
Of nature because their sight is
gone forever"
He cot down from the stool.
Strengthened his tie. adjusted his
cap and pulled on his gloves.
Some day. probably years after
this war is over. the story OF how
Our boys are doing al The front
will be told. Right now they ere
being blown 10 bits, fighting like
hell. most OF the time in front Of
the white men who are being glori-
fled. We don't mind fighting, un-
derStand. We'd fight for tbs coun-
Try every day in the year. all tho
years Of our lives But for Gods
sake. II We aren't going to reap any
Of the benefits 81 this democracy
we should at least get SOME credit
for fighting for what the white man
enjoys"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

JANEY NOWT II old had
body often
and affection from her schoomae
built healthy
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

as the boldest
girl in her class
She was always
doing the dar-
ing. perhaps un-
COnNenti onal
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
Ace Reporter Visits The 369th
Regiment After Long Absence


IA
Is
Genera Electr
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
THE FACTS IN
OUR NEWS
By HORACE A. WHITE

In this $4,000 membership there
are 10000 Negroes This i impot e
tInt. In othsr words Negroes are
One-ihird of the total membership
Iais N).N, -rc.'.y - lie aGVJ-'I.-'
~ lie NeL-o population ~ OK.
amp.c. ,aJ.t WIS 8 v5ve q: i'y-..gyr
5.u.1.s;v asa.Hs; Nc--'c> Tie al
n-c.s..a'.AG .1f '.e ely 'reN ~
.e,p7H,.o " t-r seems 20 % .aa'
Nj SIS wee NJ egJ.5.gej Ne.
-.9cs dC not We NtN Oceans
ID .lc .5Is. -.e.' 1aS p; pc..ce
1r,'5'ty was -1. v1.v. scH'c'' "a
ial. raacc.aSd NeS.0es, i ga,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

know what's going to become of
you
Then Mrs. Nowill went into the
other room and sold several drinks
OF whiskey to a couple to whom a
short tire ago she'd rent a room.
Mrs Newill never thought to ques-
ton herself and to reproach her.
self for inspiring her grown daugh-
Ter 10 become immoral.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
THE SoUELCH PERFECT

Iit SUI Eli ~ ifhf II
The young man got on the train
at Niles. Mich. lie was on his way
10 Battle Creek. keeping = date with
the army. A little Nordlc hoy sit
ting across the aisle from the Negro
lad decided to make friends with
him: the child walked over. looked
the Negro I'm the face but apparent
" couldn't find any thing TO say.
Then the little boy went back to
his seat where he held a whispered
conference with his mother.
Returning 10 the Negro. the child
said, Il don't like you. My mommy
SAYS you're colored."
Tell you mommy." the Negro
said. that II she'll just forget about
the whole thing we'll survive both
my color AND her prejudice"
A white man sitting directly be-
hind the Negro leaned forward and
said. Nice going. fcll1. You handled
the situation nicely.
* X x
AND HE DIDN'T no 1T EITHER!
The man got on the Oakland
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
THE PRICE OF FOLLY

For moro than a year he had been
working in defense plapt. had
quit Glowing and saved up 500
for rainy day He had been hop
ing tat he would not be called 20
the service and Rad reasons to be-
lieve that everything was OK
between himself and his draft
board. Then he got his notice
Uncle Sam wanted 20 see him Al
'enee about little matter OF help
ms 10 win the war.
He spent two days al the Undue
ton center where Il was found
that he was just what the army
rad ordered. was given few DAYS
70 strairhten out his affairs and re-
port for duty,
Disguised. ne assumed what's
the-use" attitude. He drew his
money from the bank and set out
on a spree. lie couldn't spend u
fast enough at night clubs because
he didn't drink that much. SO he
decided 10 gamble II way. That
way he would at least have some
action before going away. For the
first three nights he won steadily.
Seemed like he just couldn't lose.
for with every roll Of the dice he
turned up seven or an eleven.
But on the fourth day his luck
changed. The dice just wouldn't do
right las Lii Green Singsl and soon
his hard-earned. along with the re-
Gently easily won money began 20
dwindle. The night before he was
TO report 10 camp. he got flat broke.
So he left for camp cold in hand.
That should be the end Of this
story. but il isn't For al the camp
he was REJECTED and is now
back in town reminding friends
wat fool he had been. II Just
goes 20 show you that tho game is
never over until the last man is
out which i'm his case. means YOU
really aren't in the army until
Uncle Sam has put a uniform on
you.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01
A GENTLEMAN
TO TIE RESCUE

The white haired lady stood at
the ticket window ~ tie Michigan
Central station. holding UP a long
line Of people trying 10 make the
midnight train 10 Chicago while sac
bought tickets for California. She
had given two portcrS six pieces "
baggage to check through. When
the portcrs returned she handed
each dime. -..-
"Thatll he sixty cents just for the
checking. madam" one Of the por-
tiers Informed her.
"Why sixty cents" she asked with
that "you n-ers are hustling" look
In her eyes.
THE railroad company must have
ten cents for each piece Of baggage
we check" the porter answered
courteously.
She handed him the sixty cents
exactly. rs that right?" She asked
"Yes. madam. that's EXACTLY
right. and Z hope YOU haven't been
inconvenienced." the porter said.
Turning 10 q lady nearby. she
said: They're just lying to get a
bigger tip AS much as ride the
trains know they don't have any
charge for checking baggage
From behind the cage the ticket
agent g.at d at the woman and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

Il was shortly
b efore noon
when two teen
age girls, both
seemin gly ne-v-
Gus and afraid,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

AND HE DIDN'T no 1T EITHER!
The man cot on the Oakland
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-01

thing. in order TO attract the atten-
ton Of her associates. She was al
ways the one who got into trouble
WIKI the school authorities. while
her friends stood in the background
perhaps speaking in low tones of
praise for the courage Of Janey No
viii who ALWAYS did the things the