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The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
Film, Forums End
Tuesday, Dec. II
At Main Library

The final meeting Of the fall se-
ries Of Film Forums will be held
Tuesday evening. Dec. IA at 8:l5 in
the auditorium Of the Main Lii
brsry. DR.. Kathryn Robb of Mary
grove college will act as chairman
OF the discussion.
Three films highlighting Canada
and South America will be shown
as a fitting climax to the film series
o.. the United Nations and our con-
tinental neighbors. Americans All" !"
a fast moving picture. rapidly
scans the history of South Ameri-
ca from the days Of its conquest and
colonization TO the present day,
with especially good shots Of pres
ent day resources and occupations.
The Peoples Of Canada" as the
title suggests. shows a cross-section
Of Canada from the French Cana
disns and fishing industry OF the
east across the country TO the Ca
madam Rocky mountains and Van
couver.
The Thousand Days" concludes
the material on Canada showing the
thousand days from 1899 TO 1912
during which Canada also became
an arsenal OF democracy. housing
refugees from the war zone and
accelersting the whole pace Of her
life in an sll-out wartime conver-
sion.
There Is no charge for admission.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
Awarded Prize In A
Victory Idea Drive

WASHINGTON, D. c. - Lincoln
Brooks. 26. Negro typist. recently
was awarded the first prize given
by the Chemical Warfare service
for his paper-saving suggestion in
the War departments Idea for Vic
tory" campaign.
Major General william ~ Porter.
chief OF the Chemical Warfare Ser.
vice, personally made the award in
ceremony at the Gravelly Point
annex. ys%
Brooks. who lives with his wife,
Lois, at 1888 Foote street, n. E..
devised three types OF scratch pads
made from waste paper to conserve
paper stocks. His idea was in use
six months before the Ideas" cam
pa!gn was launched 10 make en-
p.oyees efficiency conscious, and
more than 1000 Of these pads have
already been used in the Office Of
the Chief Of the Chemical Warfare
service.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
Robert B. Sims
Supervisor Of
Carpentry Work

Robert B. Sims. 3458 Eastern
place, is supervisor OF the carpen-
try work for the homes being built
by the Wayne County Better Homes
Inc, new corporation that Is
building Ave hundred FILA homes
for defense workers
Mr.. Sims is an outstanding me-
chs mic with IS years experience,
in the field OF building and cabinet
making. He is a former resident
OF Flint, where he built some Of
the finest homes in the city.
The officials OF Wayne County
Better Homes. Inc. consider them
selves very fortunate in being able
10 obtain the services Of a man
with such high skill and fine repu-
tation as Mr.. Sims. This Is in keep
ing with the corporations policy OF
employing workmen who are the
best in their field.
Mr.. Sims is married and has six
children. one Of whom is a teacher
in the Detroit public schools.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
LONG PRISON
Term IS GIVEN
WOMAN KILLER

Thirty-seven-year-old Leroy Webb
OF $50 E. Vernon Highway. who con.
fessed 10 manslaughter in the death
OF Clara Miller. also OF the above
address. was sentenced to serve
seven to IS years in Jackson on
Monday by Recorders Judge Arthur
E. Gordon.
Webb was returned to Detroit by
Homicide Sergeants Charles Buck
holdt and Delbert Raymond for
investigation OF murder in the fatal
shooting on Feb. 2. this year, OF
Clara Miller.
The accused man was arrested
in Louisville, KY, on Nov. IL. and
plead guilty TO manslaughter on
Nov. 20 before Judge Gordon.
He Is not to be released from
prison until given a psychiatric
examination, Judge Gordon ruled
in sentencing him this week.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
s. c. SHERIFF.
CONVICTED BY
FEDERAL JURY.

WASHINGTON.-A Federal Jury
last week convicted w. ]. Erskine.
the sheriff OF Anderson County.
South Carolina. for brutality to his
prisoners.
The sheriff was convicted on one
count under Section So, Title Is,
~ S. Code. for assaulting. striking
and cruelty beating a prisoner with
leathe~ strap in order to extort
confession.
The victim Is Pvt. Lucis Cowar,.
Negro. now stationed at Fort Bragg.
Cowan was in Jail for allegedly
stealing a watch.
Second Convicted
This Is the second conviction of
Southern sheriffs for the mistreat-
ment OF prisoners within the last
80 days. The first case was a con-
viction of a sheriff and his depu-
ties in Baker county, Georgia.
The maximum penalty for this
crime is one year in the penitenti-
airy and $1,000 for the conviction
under each count.
Investigation by the Federal Bu-
reau OF Investigation and prosecu-
ton were authorized by Assistant
Attorney General Tom c. Clark,
head Of the Criminal Division Of the
Department Of Justice. and the pros
ecution was in the sole charge of
Oscar Doyle, United States Attor-
ney for the Western district OF
South Carolina and himself a resi-
dent OF Anderson. S. c.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
Democratic Culture
Conference Is Held

NEW YORK. Approximately
so outstanding leaders IN the cul-
;ursl field met here Sunday, Nov.
% at the Hotel Edison in response
20 the invitation Of DR.. Max Yer
gan. Howard Fast, Herman Shum-
lin and Fredi Washington TO es-
tabllsh Committee for Demo
cratic Culture, in order to present
effectively. before the nation, the
contributions OF the Negro people
TO American art and culture. The
meeting was chaired by Dr.. Yer
gan. Those present agreed 10 call
a two-day conference in February.
1914, around the following program
adopted at the meeting:
!. Through the media Of screen,
radio. stage, art. literature. educa-
;ion. music and the press. TO popu-
larize the democratic ideal OF equal
ity and brotherhood Of all races.
2. To modify the traditional con-
cepts now limiting the Negro per-
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
Committee Set
For Hiring OF
Negro Workers

CHICAGO. tANP) - At a meet
ing of a special committee ap-
pointed by the woman's division OF
the Chicago Urban league 10 con-
duct drive for obtaining jobs for
Negro women as clerks in depart
ment stores. Mrs. Norman H.
Freehling. chairman, named as
heads OF her subcommittee Mrs.
Harold Rosenhein. public educa-
tion; Mrs. Louise Kahn. contact:
Mrs. Dorothy Weber. public speak
ers, and Miss Suejette Crank, re-
cruitment.
Representatives from the follow
ing Chicago women's club and or
ganizations attended the sess on:
the Council OF Social agencies. the
Illinois Federation OF womcns
clubs. Chicago Women's aid. and
the YMCA.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11

cancy was between two white men
sitting on one of the side benches
at the front OF the bus. She sat
down between the two men, and
the bus driver said. You can't sit
there"
After a brief argument between
the driver and the Negro woman
the driver drove his bus to a police
station where the woman was ar
rested. Counsel for Mrs. Davis
contend on appeal that the street
on which the alleged offense took
place was merely a public street
in Norfolk. and not a part Of the
state highway system. so that state
laws could not be held applicable.
1t is also contended that the dele
cation Of arbitrary. unjust and un-
reasonable police power TO the
driver is contrary TO provisions Of
the Fourteenth Amendment OF the
Constitution.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
May Force Stand
On Tr1-Crow Lalu

NORFOLK, va.-tANP) - The
state Of Virginia may come to some
definite decision as to its future
opinion on the Jim crow law. since
the Virginia supreme court OF ap-
peals agreed last week to review
the conviction OF a Negro woman
on a charge Of failure to move to
the rear Of bus here.
The writ OF error was granted
by Justice Eggleton TO Mrs. Sarah
B. Davis. a teacher in the Norfolk
Negro public schools for the past
is years. The teacher was arrested
on a warrant charging her with
failure to move to the rear OF a
bus in violation Of Section 1888.
Code OF Virginia" was found guilty
and fined s5 and costs.
According 10 testimony in the
corporation court of Norfolk. Mrs.
Davis boarded bus ir which only
ore seat was vacant, and that va
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
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The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
Sheriff Accused
OF Racial Bias

ANDERSON. S. c. (ANP)-Test!-
mony at the trial OF U. S, District
court here OF Sheriff w. J. Erskine
OF Anderson County. ended Tues
day. Erskine faces a charge Of de-
priving six Negro prisoners under
his care OF their constitutional
rights.
The bill OF information alleged
that the sheriff had whipped or
caused to be whipped six Negro
prisoners in August or September
OF 1912, in an attempt TO force them
10 confess.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
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ROMANCE

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The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
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The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
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The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
IN MEMORlAM

In loving remembrance OF our
darling Austin Whitlock, who
passed away Ave years ago. Dec. 7.
Although our loss was Heavens gain.
We miss you, Austin. just the same;
But though We know we have 10
part,
You'll live forever in our hearts.
Well see yo1r loving face in Heaven.
II was so sweet an, true.
Joy be the day. dear son and brother,
When we come to live with you.
His sad father, mother,
Sister. BROTHER. and
Grandmother Granger
In loving memory OF Bertha
Bledsoe. a dear wife, mother and
sister. who passed away two years
ago. Dec. s.
She suffered patiently and long.
Her hope was bright, and her faith
was strong.
The peace OF Jesus filled her breast,
sAIlu III his aims sic Scilh W lCSb
Sadly missed by her husband and
son. Frank Blcdsoe Sr. and Jr, and
her sisters. Pauline Trotter. Edith
Thompson. Esther Mcpherson.
In loving memory OF our dear
mother. Mrs Mary Brown. who de.
parted this life 6 years ago, Dec. s
Happy and smiling. always content,
Loved and respected wherever she
went,
Always thoughtful. willing and
kind.
What a beautiful memory she left
behind.
Sadly missed by her daughters,
Pauline Trotter. Edith Thompson.
and Esther Mcpherson.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
The POWER AND GLORY

Were those is Absent Years L0STi
Nothing CHRIST ever did was without
rneaning. Read this remarkable Histor-
ieal alResearch and data, facts and logic. IL
you are q student. or out Of mere curl
osity have been puzzled over this mystic
rious question hero and now Is your
opportunity to ease your gnawing desire
tolearn more ofthis complex subject.
The Is Absent Years OF Jesus Christ.
The Michigan chronicle., 1943-12-11
YOU MUST READ THIS
REVEALING BOOK - 1

How for isyears 80. from the age OF i2~
when He confounded the doctors. When
He was missing for three days. Fol-
lowing along into His manhood. These
"ABSENT YEARS" spent in prcpara-
tion for Ills divine revelation. The Book
tells OF the greatest Of all grand careers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
German Defeats May Bring MoraleBulding Bombing
Don't Drop Guard, CDC Warned

on the side of the Germans in the
preceding world war, quit in Deem
Der, 1917, but that is wasn't until near
ly a year later that Germany asked
for an arnistice.
He said that our victories to date
were not major ones, and that I'VE
have yet to come to grips with the
main body of Axis troops"
Capt. o. b Cannon Of the Min
nesota state guard said that the
two would return here within a short
time to establish incidents calling
for the dispatching Of equipment in
a realistic training project for units
Of the defense corps.
Captain Cannon revealed that he
had inspected the Ely area from the
air during trial blackouts, and he said
that this territory had done a good
job"
Motion pictures outlining the opera
ton Of the control center, which d.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
PLAN Day FOR
MOLLY PITCHER
Revolutionary War Heroine to
be Honored Aug. 2 by
War Stamp Drive.

The American Legion Auxiliary is
sponsoring Ely's observance Of Molly
Pitcher Day on Saturday, Aug. z, to
promote the sale Of war bonds and
stamps.
War stamps will be sold on the
streets this day, and each purchaser
will be given a Molly Pitcher tag to
wear.
Heading the drive is a committee
composed of Mrs. o. T. Friedsburg,
chairman, Mrs. Mike Gordon, Mrs. W.
j. Kayute, and Edith Ellefsen.
Molly Pitcher was a Revolutionary
War heroine who followed her husband
to war, carrying water to thirsty SOL
diers in a pitcher at Battle Of Mon
mouth When her husband fell wound
ed, she took his place at cannon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29

FIVE LOCAL BOYS TOGETHER
ON DARK CONTINENT
Fate brought five local soldiers to-
gether for a reunion somewhere in
North Africa.
The are: Pfc. Matt Mark0vich and
Pvts. John NJ Lobe, Robert w. Maxi,
Mike Jerich, and Elmo Waldemar
Tanttari.
Private Tanttari, in letter writ
ten just two weeks ago, pays tribute to
Ely's iron miners for the important
part they are playing in winning the
war.
I'VE give three cheers to the boys
who were left behind to get that very
essential element, iron, from out OF the
ground" he said. Their job, as we
know from experience, is almost as
vital as that of a front-line soldier,
and it takes quits to go down that
cage
After duty hours, We get together
Our talk consists mostly of what We
plan on doing after the war and the
most recent local happenings. We all
are at loss for words expressing our
appreciation for the letters from our
folks and friends, and, though the ar
rival of the paper is bit tardy, it is
read and reread many times.
I'VE find Africa not too d1sagreeable
It's not too hot, but the wind blowing
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29

As Germany nears defeat,
the probability of her staging
bombing raids on the United
States in order to build up the
sagging morale of the Reich
becomes greater.
This was the assertion of Fay
Hubbard, representative of the state
office of civilian defense, at a meet
ing Tuesday night of E1y's citizens
defense corps.
I'VE canot afford, under any cir
cuulstances, to lay down our guard at
this stage OF the game" Mr. Hubbard
cautioned the city's air raid wardens,
auxiliary firemen and policemen, res
cue squad members, and air raid DAM
age crewmen.
mo matter what happens in Italy,
that is no excuse to discard our
vigilance" he emphasized.
He pointed out that Turkey, fighting
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
GIFT REQUESTS
NOT NECESSARY

Ely soldiers overseas need not send
a written request for a Christmas
package, nor must their parents have
a written request to present to the
postoffice.
Christmas packages may be mailed
to American soldiers serving overseas
without presentation of request from
the soldier, during the period from
Sept. Is to Oct. Is, which has been
designated as Christmas mail month
for soldiers overseas, the war depart
ment announces.
These Christmas gift packages Will
be accepted for mailing only within
the present limitations of weight and
size-5 pounds IN weight, Is inches in
length and SO inches in length and
girth combined
Christmas packages mailed during
this period should bear the indorse-
ment Christmas Gift Parcel" Only
one such package viii be accepted for
malllng py or on benalI or the same
person or concern to or for the same
addressee during any one week.
Under the relaxation OF the overseas
mail restrictions during this period, it
viii not be necessary for the mailer TO
present either a request or an en-
velope bearing an APO cancellation
at the time of mailing, the war de-
partment said. Perishable articles Will
not be accepted for mailing, and every
effort will be made to discourage the
mailing of fragile articles.
The army postal service of the army
service forces reports that only through
the whole-hearted cooperation of the
mailing public in complying with the
Continued on Last Page)
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
Ely Firm Makes Unusual Sale
Buvs Glasses for Doq

Ely business firms have COM
piled with many requests for
special service from summer
visitors, but one of the most
unusual was made and filled
without a hitch this week.
A woman entered the head
quarters of the Wilderness
Outfitters and asked Manager
Bob Watts If he had dark
glasses for dogs?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
Drum Corps to
Defend State
Championship
Ely Unit to Seek Fourth
Title at FaribauIt
Convention.

Ely's American Legion drum
and bugle corps will defend
its state title at the Legion
convention in Faribault next
month, Harold j. Dillon, corps
manager and drum major has
announced.
The corps viii be seeking its fourth
consecutive state crown. Ever since
it defeated the Wanted Chisholm
unit In I940, the Ely organization
has held the title.
The local corps first won the honor
at the Hibbing concleve, downing
Sleepy Eye, Chisholm and wortning-
ton in the order named In I94I at St.
Paul. Ely again topped the field, with
Sleepy Eye, second, and Chisholm,
third. The three again fininshed n
this order at Duluth in 1912.
In successfully defending lis title az
Duluth, Ely set an an-t1me record by
taking the crown three successive
times.
Both Sleepy Eye and Chisholm have
indicated they VIII attend the Fari-
baul convention, set for Aug. 2O-23, 70
challenge Ely for the championship
Faribault is located about a miles
south of the Twin Cities and has 8
population of 5000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
Africa Soldier Comes Home

An Ely soldier had just COM
pleted plans for a reunion
with a brother in North Africa
when an order to return to
this country sent him to Ely in
stead for a visit with home
folks.
Staff Sgt. Fred Petric, who saw eight
months OF service on the Dark Con-
tinent with the medical corps, had sue
ceeded In locating his brother, Cpl
Frank Petric, who was also in North
Africa. Working through the Red
Cross, Fred found that Frank was
stationed only so miles away.
Fred planned TO visit his brother,
but was ordered to return TO the
United States.
He walked into the home Of his
mother here unannounced. He was ac-
companied by step-sister, Miss Mary
Boubash, OF Cleveland, whom he had
stopped to visit while en- route home
Four sons of Mrs. Petric are serving
in the army, and, until Fred returned
to this country, three Of them were
on foreign soil.
Pfc. Lawrence Petric Is somewhere
in the Southwest Pacific, while Cpl
John Petric is stationed at Camp
Claiborne, La.
While IN Africa, Fred said he had
seen Pfc. Anthony Godec, the first
Elyite TO return to this city from
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29

"The dog sticks its head out
the car window and the wind
makes its eyes water" the wo-
man explained.
The dog, a black cocker
spaniel, squatted placidly on a
chair while Watts fitted the
animal with spectacles. It
trotted out wearing the horn
rims with unruffled dignity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
Council, Union Discuss
Read justmenf of Wages

Members of the city council met in
formally with representatives Of local
No. 1886, State, County and Municipal
Worker of America, Go, Friday night
to discuss the unions request for a re-
adjustment in wages for four groups
OF city employees. They are the IRE
truck drivers, regular truck drivers,
electricians, and jack bit grinder ana
tree primer
The council also held its first meet
ing as a board of review.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
BOLIVIAN LABOR
LEADERS VISIT HERE

Two representatives of the Bolivian
ministry of labor spent an afternoon
and night here on their tour of the
iron ranges.
They are Ren1berto Capriles Rico,
undersecretary of labor, and CASTOR
Arduz Eguia, director general of So
cial Investigations.
They inspected local iron mines last
Thursday afternoon, and spent the
night at Burnside lodge, leaving the
next morning for Duluth. They con-
tinued on to the Twin Cities and Los
Angeles.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
OPA WORKERS TALK
PRICES WITH ROTARY

Two representatives of the Duluth
Superior district office Of the OPA
spoke to the Rotary club and business
men last night.
They are A T. Gilbertson, field rep
resentative, and P. l. Brokaw, price
specialist. The two discussed the cell
ing prices which recently went into
effect here.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
DR.. Bradley to Address
Historical Society Meeting

The 18th annual assembly OF the
North Shore historical societies OF St
Louis, Cook and Lake counties VIII be
held at Duluth Saturday. The pro-
gram prepared for the event promises
a full attendance Of people from the
counties and from Canadian towns
On. Preston Bradley VIII be the main
speaker, while historical subjects VIII
be discussed by other prominent peo-
Pile. The evening session Is scheduled
for Hotel Duluth, with a dinner az
$50 o'clock. The afternoon session
VIII be at Tweed haIl.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-07-29
IS MANAGER OF
Mill CITY FIRM

T. r. Broulette, former Elytte VINO
is employed by the L .. Donaldson
company in Minneapolis. has been
promoted to managing director OF the
Company.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. T Broulette
Of this city, he was graduated from the
Ely junior college in 1928. He attend
ed the University of Michigan and the
University of Minnesota. He has been
with Donaldson's IN various capacities
since 1884.