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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Man Ousted
By Board In
SalavFight

WEST PALM BEACH. Fla. -
Charles H. Stebbins, plaintiff, in
the equalization OF teachers SAL
aries case here told the NAACP
this week correspondence with
Thurgood Marshall. NAACP special
counsel, who is representing the
Negro teachers that the Palm Beach
Board OF Instruction that the school
board has announced it will not re-
appoint him.
Toward the end Of 194l, Marshall
and S. D McGill. attorney for the
Jacksonville NAACP branch with
Stebbins as their client filed suit
for resdjustment of the pay Of
Negro teachers and sought equal
pay for equal work by Negroes and
whites. The case is now pending
in the u. S. District Court of the
Southern district in Florida.
Stebbins alleges that his dismis-
sal was affected in this fashion: He
contends that the Negro trustees
Of district No. 9 demanded the re-
moval OF the principal. This could
not be accomplished. Stebbins says,
because the principal had the APP
proval OF the5swhite county school
board. But. Stebbins further alleges
the school board was anxious to get
rid OF the client in the teachers
salary case.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22

The Michigan Bell Telephone
company this week renewed its ap-
peal that the public sharply cur,ail
its use OF long distance service.
Citing a heavy increase in the
volume OF long distance calls over
& yer ago. George NJ WEIGH presi-
dent OF the company, said the stu
alton has become critical Should
he present rate OF increase con-
tnue. he pointed out. the already
oycrburdened toll lines would be
called upon 20 handle nearly A.
900 600 calls this year, an increase
~ 1900 900 over 1912 and double
tho peacetimc traffic OF 1899 A
gres, proportion OF the calls being
handled are vital 20 The progress o.
the mar, although civilian use ., The
service also has increased greatly.
WEIGH asked that long distance
be Used only when really urgent, or
when mail or other forms OF COM
-nunicatIon cannot serve the pur-
pose. and that users be brief in their
lis.
He also urged such t.me-saving
practices as holding the line after
placing a call unless the operator
requests otherwise. making sta.
ton" rather than person calls
giving the operator the number OF
the called telephone and refrain
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Race Plant Worker
Is Held For Trial
s

A 36-year-old plant worker. en-
ployed by Chevrolet company. was
held for trial this week following
an examination held Tuesday in the
court Of Recorders Judge Joseph A.
ellis.
Rudolph Vincent OF 274 Adelaide
street was charged with man.
slaughter in the fatal striking Of
60-year-old Felix Bucko, also a
plant worker. last week.
One witness testified that Bucko
had thrown 2l-inch piece OF steel
at Vincent which resulted in an al
tercation between the two men.
A short time later, according to
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
DR.. Woodson
MnusAHat
After Trip

DR.. Carter c. Woodson, founder
and director OF the Association for
the Study Of Negro Life and His
tory, OF Washington. was the guest
Of honor at breakfast, Sunday,
May 9. at Lucy Thurman branch
of the YWC.A. The breakfast had
been prepared by members OF the
Detroit and lnkstcr branches of the
association.
More than 100 persons heard the
talk of DR.. Woodson before he left
for Flint where he had an engage
ment. DR. Woodson spoke IN The
Negro in the Present War Situa-
lion" Harvey c. Jackson. president
Of the Detroit chapter, responded
to DR.. Woodsons .alk. Ar. Mary
E eileen was mistress Of ceremony
Through an error one Of the men
present left lis grey nat and took
DR. Woodson's. The owner OF the
crey hat can claim il at the Lucy
Thurman branch YWC,A.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Are You Women
Different Today?
You Can't Watch The Trains
Come In You Are Too Busy Now

You Can't watch The Trains
Come In You Are Too Busy Now
In England even while women are doing tho
work Of men they are keeping their hair
and face loneliness, and at tho Same time.
they seldom miss their o'clock teas. In
our South, GEORGIA PEACH In working
harder than ever. Even in overalls and
Stacks, she stays sweet and lovely. With
shovel, hammer or broom Southern girls
always had that easy know-how secret that
today puzzles English women and American
men. Trains TO the South we're carrying
Hair Style Charts from Brooklyn for many
women. Gold Medal Hair Company serves
many women in the South with Free Hair
Style Charts. Women today are very i'm
portant. They work at everything now.
They proved they will not let hard work let
them forget how TO keep pretty and sharp:
GOLD MEDAL HAIR COMPANY of LOG
Free Hail Styles TO all women who write
are running North and South. Send a letter
for yours today. Get in the fun. Don't
be lazy. Write now. They have plenty on
hand waiting for you Dixie Gals whether
you are on the farm or in the factory. Write
to GOLD MEDAL HAIR COMPANY. l06
AVENUE o. BROOKLYN, N. Y. - TODAY
- and get yours IL you don't have one yet
Address your letter TO the Hair Chart Dept,
You will enjoy using il. Many women write
and say it's just what they always needed
It's easier TO take care of your hair when
you know how you want 10 wear IL and IL
makes women moro attractive when they hx
their hair right and up-to-date. Mention
name Of this paper in your letter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Duplessis Named
To Brewster Post

Joe Duplessis, who was appointed
recreation worker in September,
1919, was named director of Brew
ster Recreation Center. last week,
Duplessis succeeds Leon c. Wheeler.
who resigned two weeks ago after
25 years Of service with the Depart
ment OF Parks and Recreation.
Duplessis was born in Philadel-
phia and. after graduating from a
high school in his home town. en-
tered Wilberforce university where
he was a star in football. track. base
ball and basketball. He served in
the first World War, winning a lieu
tenancy. He was attached TO
machine gun outfit at Augusta. Ga
training men for requirements in
France.
Mr. Duplessis is married and lives
with his wife in their home in
Conant Gardens.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Bernice Hereford
U.N.I.A. Speaker

Mrs. Bcrnice Hereford here from
Chicago, H., to organize the work
OF the Ladies Auxiliary OF the DE-
troit Division OF the Universal Ne
gro Improvement association, spoke
Sunday at the meeting OF the asso-
citation from the subject The Pow
or Of the Spoken Word"
G.. Franklin, first vice-preSident
of the Detroit division, opened the
meeting with the reading of a pas
sage from The Negro World, Of
fetal organ Of the association, which
was a message from the volumes
OF Marcus Garveys philosophers
and opinions-written while he was
incarcerated prior 10 his death.
DR.. S. R. Wheat, who is going
away for his health. urged all men,
bers to give Mrs. Hereford their
support during his absence and
strive TO raise sufficient funds to
pay off the mortgage on the proper
~ ny nuSuSI AZ, dltCl Nh4NlA liC
introduced Mrs. Hereford
Mrs. Hereford hinged her remarks
on several quotations from the Bible
illustr ating how the Lord used the
Spoken Word to signify his de-
sires.
She said that the thing that you
do not want to see take place, you
should not speak, and that VIII; you
are, you will be. Further that by
speaking a derogatory thought of
yourself or your race you made il
so: that we must stop trying to be
second Jenny Linds", second Ca
rusos', or BLACK" anyone. She
said that we Flowed ourselves 10
be made to feel inferior by the ap-
plication OF these terms; that for
instance Marian Anderson is not a
black Jenny Lind, but the greatest
singer in the world.
She reviewed the history OF the
association and other similar organi-
cations and said that the UNA is
the only one which has never &C.
cepted a penny If white peoples
money to further their aims She
e-emphasized briefly the theories
OF Marcus Carney. and closed her
speech with challange to the wom-
en- to help her to realization oil
the associations principles.
On May 30. Woman's Day, the
Ladies Auxiliary is planning a huge
program. June is the day set fol
the closing Of the Ship Contest, al
which time the presentation of the
prizes will take place at the Closing
banquet
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Charge Bias In
Sale Whiskev

irons had been able TO purchase
whlskey.
Patterson asked a white passer-
by 10 go into the store and pur-
chase a bottle OF whiskey for him,
The clerk completed the purchase
John L. Hendricks sent another
white patron into the store and he
was able 10 purchase whiskcy.
All OF the Negro patrons returned
into the establishment and con-
fronted the clerk with the evidence.
Instead OF selling them whiskey as
desired he called the police.
The NAACP reported the dis
elimination to the Liquor Control
commission asking the dismissal OF
the clerk who obviously was dis
eliminating against Negro patrons.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22

Six indignant young men COM
planned 70 GloSter B. Current. ex-
ecuiive secretary OF the NAACP.
tina, The state liquor store located
at 1898 Cass avenue. was discrimi-
rating in the sale OF whiskey 10
Negro patrons. g.
Walter Patterson, Walter Walker,
Edward Moore, Ted Diceerson, John
benson and Carlton Brown went
10 the liquor store operated by the
State OF Michigan. Thursday. May
Is, TO purchase bottle OF Old Crow
The clerk told the Negroes that
they were all out OF whiskey and
offered them sloe gin. Outside the
store they noticed that white pa
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Plea Made To Reduce
Long Distance Calls

ing from asking for reports on the
progress Of delayed calls.
The burden OF calls on many
long distance lines has reached Q
critical stage" Welch said Central
office equipment fully manned with
operators. IS being used to capacity
Zach unimportant call regardless
Of Its destination. affects the speed
with which all other calls can be
handled. Over some routes. many
calls are delaycd-some OF them for
hours And the materials needed
with which TO expand the telephone
system can't be had "
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
4Conuicted
In Hastings
Street Riot

An estimated crowd Of several
hundred persons. who police say
attempted 10 take a prisoner from
two patrolmen engaged in a riot
this week near Forest and Hastings
and attempted 10 turn over a police
cruiser and later went TO Garfield
station where they we're ordered
10 dsperse. after four men had
been arrested for alleged partici-
patton in the disturbance.
Convicted by Recorders Judge OF
disturbing the peace Monday and
sentenced 10 serve 30 days in the
Detroit House OF Correction we're
Damus Glllum. q. of $50 E. Han
cock; Phase Adams. %, OF 1889 E.
Philadelphia; Joe Mcdaniel, 81, of
1910 Livingstone. and Office Banes,
81, OF 326 Hendrie.
Gllum. Banes and Adams were
sentenced 70 serve 30 days while
Mcdaniel was given the 30-day
term or an alternative OF paying .
$40 fine.
The disturbance began. according
20 police records. when two patrol
men. walking beat on Hastings
near Hancock. saw Mcdaniel drink.
ing a bottle OF beer while standing
on the sidewalk
They told Mcdaniel that he
couldn't drink TIE beer while stand
ing on the street. Mcdaniel, so
police claim. threw the bottle OF
beer to the pavement near the feet
Of the two officers. splashing some
Of the beer on their uniforms.
After he had been ordered to pick
up the broken bottle. Mcdaniel was
arrested and was taken to Hastings
and Forest avenue in the custody
OF Patrolmen Roger Evans and
Claude Humble. followed by
group OF spectators,
Police claim the crowd then at
tempted to take the prisoner from
the two officers who had called
police car to take Mcdaniel to the
Garfield precinct station.
During the ensuing alteration.
gang OF spectators attempted to
overturn a police car which had
arrived at the scene, police reports
disclosed.
A call for more police aid was
put in and the crowd was dis
persed after the four men had been
arrested and taken to Garfield sta
ton. A short time later, police dis
closed, a group Of persons appeared
at the Garfield station and were
ordered to disperse by officers al
thu station.
Police say that Office Banes
caused most OF the trouble. Gillum,
according to police. threw bottle
at the police car. Tie bottle broke
but did not hit anyone in the
crowd.
Adams. so police say. had a rock
in his hand during the melee.
The four men were taken to court
Monday and convicted of disturbing
the peace and sentenced to serve
the 30-day Jail term by Judge Van
Zile.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22

white foreman in the plant, Vincent
approached him and Bucko and
proceeded to strike Bucko with his
fist.
Bucko, according to several wit
nesses. then fell striking his. head
against the cement floor.
DR.. William d. Ryan. Wayne
County Medical Examiner. testified
that Bucko had died from the ef-
fects OF a four and one-half inch
skull fracture received after he had
been struck and had fallen to the
floor Of the plant.
He also testified that the one blow
alone might have caused the death
OF the white plant worker.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
MasOns Hold Yearly
Election OF Officers

OF Wayne County and teacher at
Bishop school and royal grand ma
tron Of the Amaranth, was elected
worthy matron OF Queen Esther
Chapter No IL.
A delegation OF four women
Mrs. Lefridge. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs
Juel Smith and Mrs. Lorrne Sin
gleton-were presented to the mems
division OF No IL. and each Of the
women spoke Dinner was served BY
the OES. No IL women. Mrs Tins
ley. OF Delmar street, was the spon-
sor. The committee was composed
OF Mrs. Mamie Robertson, Mrs. Julia
Carey, Mrs. Eva Fletcher, and Mrs
Maud Phillips.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22

With w j. Fitzpatrick. grand
master OF Michigan. Ohio, Colorado
and Nebraska. presiding, the Scot
fish Rite Masons held their election
Of officers last week at their home,
1899 Oakland avenue The elections
were for the OE.S. Amaranths and
Daughters OF Iris.
Mrs. Cora Leftridge. grand COM
mandress OF the Grand Court OF
Iris succeeded herself for another
.hree-year term. She was presented
With a beautiful basket of flowers
oy her daughter. Juel Smith. Mrs
Marguerite Wilson, widow OF the
ate John S. Wilson. deputy sheriff
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
DIRECTOR OF.
BUDGET TALKS.
TO LUNCH CLUB
Superior Life Genera !
Manager Also Speaks
On Program

Alfred II. Pelham, bulge; director
a. Wayne county. and Samuel Jones
general manager OF the Superior
LIE Insurance Society were tho
principal speakers al the MONDAY
luncheon OF the Booker 7. Wash
inston Trade association last week.
Outlining the Judiciary problems
~ WAYNE county, Mr. Pelham took
- occasion 70 cite TIC many services
o. the county government which
a~e not often recognized by the tax
PAYERS He described nc budget
making procedure az the county
and indicated some Of the problems
which he. as budget director, faces
A short discussion followed has
speech which was we'll received by
The business mon and women Of
tre association
Mr. Jones Of thc Superior Life
Insurance Society described some
@, the new services which his So
cietv is making available 10 the
community. He described tho new
sick and accident insurance policies
which are regarded as the most
modern in the insurance field. Cit
ing the development Of the society
in the last few years. Mr. Jones
stated that he believed that the
time has come when Negro bust
nesscs must be judged by the same
standards that apply 10 all bust
nesscs.
Both Mr.. Pelham and Mr.. Jones
were presented 10 the audience by
Louis Martin. who gave brief
description of the war mancuvcrs in
Louisiana 10 wh4cA-tae War De-
partment had invited number Of
Negro newspaper editors.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22

frequently recommended by spe-
cialists for troubles of this type. Yet
it costs but a few cents, and you
make even greater savings when
you buy the larger economy sizes.
Keep several packages of Mex
sana on hand as summer frst-aid
stations for your entire family.
You'll he surprised at the number
of times it will he reached for TO re-
licve these bothersome hot weather
miscrics. Remember, be sure that
you ask your dealer for Mexsans.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
WHAT'S YOUR TR0UbLE E?
sUNBURN, MOSQUITO BITES, OR JUST
, BURNED UP WITH HEAT IRRITATIONS

You can cool the burn and hot feel
ing Of sunburn, and soothe and re-
heve the sting of torturing heat
rash with Mexsana, formerly Mexi-
can Heat Powder.
Simply sprinkle this wonderful
medicated powder well over such
heat irritations and sec how much
cooler and happier you feel when
these discomforts have been re-
lieved Takes the ouch out of itch Of
mosquito bites, too. Mexsann is a
real medicated powdcr-the kind
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Detroit Woman Shot
In Louisville Fight

left breast and right hand during
light. The Brown woman was
taken to the General hospital and
charges of disorderly conduct
)laced against her. Monkey was
aiken TO the hospital suffering from
injuries about the head and ears
cceived when he was beaten by
number of men during the fight.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22

LOUISVILLE-Arrested at Han
cock and Breckenridge streets Sat
urday afternoon. Henry Franklin
Moxley. As. 6l8 Hampton street, was
held by police on charges of ma.
licious shooting and wounding. He
is alleged to have shot Delphia Mae
Brown. 81. Detroit, Mich, in the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
NAMED TO MISS. AAA STAFF

CLARKSDALE. Miss. tANP)-
Willie E. Ammons. for a number Of
years county agent of Coahoma
county. has appointed a member of
the state AAA staff. the first of his
race to ever be so honored.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22

Want to be useful string savcr7
include excess string with your rag
collection for the Wayne County SAL
wage program.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-22
Many Various Services Of Government Told By Pelham

Include manila rope in your salvage
rag bag .. used for strong. high test
paper for use in chemical work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Colony Club Asks
ATS Chief TO ak

COL. VIOLET FALKNER Of
London, England, deputy con-
troller of the Auxiliary Terri
torial Service, has been invited
to speak Monday at the Wash
ington birthday luncheon at the
Colony Town Club.
Colonel Falkner heads a
group of $1,000 ATS, who UNI
dertake such tasks as manning
aircraft guns.
Mrs. Roger V. Walker, chair
man of the activities of the
Colony Town Club. also an
nounceS that Miss Hazel Hank
inSon will give an illustrated
talk on planning and planting
OF victory gardens
Mrs. Frank j. Bohan is chair
man OF the day and her assist
antS-are Mrs Raymond II.
Berry Mrs. Bernard G.. Koether,
Mrs. Harry G. Mock and Mrs.
Harold Strickland.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Mrs. Pearl Tells Of Navy League

MOST OF the 500 women present at the liberty lunch
yesterday at Hotel Satler given by the Detroit
womens of the Navy League of the United States
had sons in the services.
After hearing the purpose explained by the chairman of
the day Mrs Norton H. Pearl and listening to the stir
Of the fighting done Guadalcana by American
boys told Marine 1t. Edward Butler just back
from there 49,.
Many signed the enrolment cards the tables.
Mrs Sid A. Erwin president of the organization.
presided at the speakers table
Which had beautiful and appropriate decor .combin-
red white and blue flowers and candles and epicas of
batteshps. simulated made of shimmering blue
cellophane
Mrs. John s. Newberry who created this masterpiece
received many compliments.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Mrs. Carr With Other Navy Wives

THE NAVY wives had table at which were seated.
Mrs H. L. Carr. Mrs. F. H. Fleming Mrs L. M Carna-
dell Mrs r. " Holland and Mrs M p. Ershfed
Mrs. Richard Thornton Brodhead honorary president
of the womens council declined to sit at the speakers
table choosing instead to sit at the Red Cross table
she works every day at Red Cross headquarters
Mrs. Charles T. Fisher. chairman of luncheon
had table and among her guests Gerry
Marcoux, Miss Navy whose engagement to Mrs Fishers
Tommy announced last week .Gerrys mother
Mrs. Marcoux. . Mrs. George Renchard and Mrs
John J. German
Mrs Fred 7. Murphy program chairman for the lunch
con. sat at the Raglan Lide table.
Among others :. Mrs. William <. Alderman
and Mrs Ralph Bookmyer. who had assisted Mrs
Sam Keller, ticket chairman. Mrs. Keller had left for
Waco Tex for the marriage Saturday of her ssern
law. Helen Keller.
Mrs John S. Newberry and her daughter. Mrs John
Norton Lord Mrs. Benjamin Warren and Mrs James
AHffin who guests of Mrs Richard P Joy. Mrs.
Charles F. Debridge. Mrs Heinrich A Pckert. Mrs
Howard Wheeler service chairman of the Detroit Fed
Of Womens Clubs Mrs. James r. Walsh and Mrs.
Malcolm McKinnon, who together Mrs Donald Mel
vile Mrs. William J. McKeever Mrs c. Allan McKaig
Mrs. Albert Mackey....
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Franco Sends Aide
To WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10 UNS).
GeneralisSimo Franco OF Spain
IS sending Juan Beig6eder, one Of
ms leading pro-Alliod generals. on
q visit 10 this country the Span
iSh embassy revealed today.
BCigbedeE a member Of the
Spanish general staff and former
foreign minister viii arrive within
a fcw days The purpose uf his
visit was not disclosed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Consumers League
Meets TOmOrrOW

THE CONSUMERS LEAGUE
OF MICHIGAN will meet to-
morrow at 1870 at the YWCA
in Witherell street.
Luncheon viii be served in
The cafeteria and the meeting
WIZ follow i'm the music room.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
June Draper
To Wed Soldier

Mr.. AND MRS. CYRIL
DRAPER OF Hibbard avenue an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter. June. TO Pvt. Francis
j. Keleher of the United States
Army Air forces. son of MIR.
and Mrs. Frank Keleher OF Hib-
bard avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19
Miss GoIdie Pritz
To Wed Today

MISS COLLIDE PRITZ, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Pritz of Cherrylawn avenue, to-
day Will be married 10 Max
Milton Fogelman, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. David Fogelman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-19

HARMAR CHAPTER OF the
Daughters of the American
Revolution will meet tomorrow
at l o'clock luncheon in the
home of Mrs. Wayne +. Skag-
lin in Tracey avenue.