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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13

sound Of surprised and agonized
Ouch" was lost in the tumult Of
the shouting church.
go Easy"
Bulldog I say go easy" Kissed
the Elder. This AMT real"
Here Brother Hicks desisted. a
grim smile on his face, and turned
his attention TO the right foot There
he place. another nail between the
toes. and began to hammer. Again.
he showed no signs OF stopping
when the hammer reached the foot
He just kept on landing cruel. met
talic blows on the Elders bare toe
nails until the preacher howled
with pain. noslonger able to keep
back a sudden hair1taising cry. The
sweat popped out on his forehead
and dripped down his shirt
AT first the Elder had thought /,
was just slip Of the hammer on
the deacon's part Then he thought
the man must have gone crazy -
like the lest of the audience. Then
it hurt him SO bad he didn know
what he thought so he just hol-
Tered. "Aw-o ,o-oor
1t was good thing the church
was full OF noise. or they would
have heard a strange dialogue.
MY God, Hicks. what are yo 1
doing?" The Elder cried. staring
down wildly at his dark deacon
on the ladder.
I'm nailin' you TO the cross And
man, I'm really nailin'."
"Aw-aow.ow! Don't you know
you're hurting me? told you NOT
to nail so hardv"
Deacon Unruffled
But the deacon was unruf1ed.
Who'd you says gonna be your
right hand. when you get down
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13
Adults Need To
Get On Beam,
Capt. Lucas Says

Don't look down on youths who
use such terms as 'in the groove" or
ION the beam" Is tAe advice OF Rev.
Edgar Lucas. executive secretary
OF the Big Brothers Movement of
Detroit and chaplain Of the Wayne
County Juvenile court II you really
want to help these youngsters get
"in the groove" and "on the beam
with them.
Speaking at the weekly meeting
OF the Booker T. Washington Trade
Association last week, Rev. Lucas
declared that recreation alone will
Mt solve youth problems and
pointed out that. besides recreation,
young people will respond TO Cd
older people who show a sincere in
terest in children: ~ adults who
seek 20 learn what individual youths
are interested in and help them
achieve what they want and (3)
parental interest in child problem
associated both with the home and
out ide environment
Rev. Lucas said that what Is
needed most in Detroit. so far as
delinquents coming before juvenile
courts are concerned. are more
men 10 &c. rs big brothers to boys
SO convincing was his plea that Dr.
J. j. McClendon. Dr.. Greenidge and
Fred Allen asked for three boys on
Rev. Lucas list OF those in need OF
adult guidance. The Trade Asso-
citation repeated its announcement.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13
Negroes Making Plans To
Up US. Food Production

Making plans for the important
job OF helping 10 meet the 1914
farm production goals. Negro farm
and home agents are making sur
veys OF the committees they serve
in an effort to determine the ex-
tent 10 which Negro farmers can
further contribute TO the nations
wartime food needs.
Next years goals call for some
thing like l22 billion pounds Of milk,
the narrowing OF II million sows
Of the litters average only seven
that means 100 million pigs). the
raising Of 900 million chickens on
farms. the production OF four and a
half billion dozen eggs, and a total
Of q million Victory Gardens. 10
mention just a few of the items.
To gauge the outlook for the pro.
duction OF these important items by
Negro farmers. farm and home
agents are taking a look. Well
here's what they saw in one North
Carolina community OF 2I9 families:
II families had cows. 1879 owned
hogs. 1875 had chickens on the yard
1877 were growing gardens. 1870 had
canned fruits and vegetables during
the summer and early fall. and l29
families had preserved fruits and
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>. FEATURES
ROCK, CHURCH, ROCK

! ladder. Come on down. And sure
as water runs. I'll show you up for
what you is woman-Ihasing.
no-good low-down f;ker! I'll beat
you TO batter with my bare black
hands,
'Lawd, have mercy cried the
church.
"Lemme Down"
Jones almost broke blood-vessel
trying 10 get loose fro. that cross
Sister Maggie Bradford. come
and lemme down. he pleaded
sweat streaming from his face.
But Sister Bradford was covered
with confusion. What could have
I gone wrong for the Elder TO call
on her like this in public in the very
midst of the thing that was 10 bring
his famous-glory and make then
all rich preaching throughout The
land. with her al his side? Sister
Bradford's head was in a whirl, and
her heart was in her mouth.
Elder Jones, you mean you real.
/ ly wants TO get down." she asked
weakly from her seat in the amen
corner.
Yes" said the Elder, cant you
hear? | done called IN you twenty
four times 10 let me down."
AT this point Brother Hicks gave
the foot nails one MOI good ham
mering The words that came fror
the cross were NOBODY business.
Sister Saves Reverend"
In a twinkling. Siste. Bradford
was at his side Realizing at las.
that the devil must've got into
i Hicks. like Il used 10 sometimes ir
the days when she krowed him. she
sprang up and went TO the aid 4
her battered Elder grabbed the
ladder. and shook Hicke sprawlin.
across the pulpit
You'll never cruelty this Elder. "
she cried. Not tonight" as she
mounted 10 the cross. Energetically.
she began TO cut the straps away
that bound her Reverend. Soon poor
Jones slid to the floor. his feet too
sore from the hammer blows TO
even stand up without help
ust femme get az Hicks" was
az he could gasp. He knowed !
didn't want them nails that close
II the dead silence thai took pos
session Of the church. everybody
heard him moan. "Lawd. femme ge,
at Hicks" as he hobbled away on
the protecting arms OF Sister Mag
| gle
Stand back. Bulldog" Sister
Maggie said. and let your pastor
pass. Soons he's able. he'll flstten
you out like a shadder but now
I'm in charge =. Stand back. I say
anG let him pass"
Hicks stood back. The crowd
murmured
Thus ended the ambitious career
Of Elder William Jones. He neve,
di pastor In ST. Louis no more
Neither did he fight Hicks. Poor
fellow, he just disappeared.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13
Praises Valor OF Negro
Troops Since Revolution

The valo- OF Negroes in this ma
lions wars since the American
Revolution was described recently
at Negro Service school graduation
exercises at the u. s. Naval Train
ing Station. Great Lakes, III.
In suffering and sacrifice, Ne
groes will not be outdone," Indiana
State Senator Robert Brokenburs de-
clared before 100 Bluejsckets who
completed instruction in one or an
other OF the Nays various trades.
THE spirit Of brotherhood and OF
noble fellowship surg.s through
them and impels them 20 strike
down any foe OF any Americans,
he asserted.
Quoting famous generals. begin
ming with George Washin gton. SEN
ator Brokenbur chronological!y
traced the heroism Of Negro soldiers
in order TO depict the contribution
made by members OF his race TO
'.the general welfare and the honor
end glory Of the United States OF
America"
Negro Impsrtant
~UniIlke any other. this Is total
war, and the total Negro population
as an important part :. Is ighting
all the foes OF democracy with all
their souls, with all their hearts,
with all their minds" he continued.
Members OF the graduation class.
your country has greater need for
yoI. Into lar ger fields. harder tasks.
and more severe tests il calls you
This call may take you over seas
and mountains and deserts Your
ancestors. whose spirit still lives,
join in your country's call"
A. the conclusion OF Senator
Bro .cnbur's address before an au-
dience Of the graduating Blue
Jackets relatives. friends and ship
mates. members Of the class were
presented Service school certificates
by Capt. II r. Harris. Service schoo.
Uf.icer at the Grea; Lakes training
station. The men completed 49,
week courses in one or another OF
the schools for gunner's mates. yeo-
men. StorekeeperS quSrtermasters,
'sighai4hen. - ~diomea. ssvi asioa rna-
chiniSts' mates. aviation metal
eniths. and cooks and bakers.
Three Recognized
Three men were singled out for
special recognition. having been
rejected as honor men OF their re-
epective groups They were Edward
Blevins OF 1913 S. Bertrand street.
Knoxville. Tenn: Ro. al A. vii.
liams OF 240 w. ll6th street, New
York. ~ Y. and Arsene J. Baquet
Of 1902 ST. Phillips street. New Or
leans. La.
The graduation exercises were
held Oct IL in the auditorium OF
Camp Robert Smalls. parent camp
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vegetables by the drying process
When it came to feeding the soil
to keep il in top shape for produc.
ton SO of the farmers had planted
winter legumes.
or course. the big job Is to get
the other families into production
To do this, efforts are being made
70 get more family dairy cows into
the state. Already, Extension agents
have procured about 2.400 dairy
calves and bred hefers from Mis-
siSsippi and Tennessee. or these,
Negro farmers purchased about hal.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13

, from here and start off 10 New
York;" Hicks asked.
"You. brother" the sweating Ell
der cried. You. pail"
"And who'd you say was gonna
be on your lett hand?"
Sister .daggie Bradford" moaned
Elder Jones from the cross.
Nav, she amt" said Brother
Hicks. and he struck the Reverend's
toe a righteous blow.
Lord. help mev' cried the tor
Lred minister, as the weeping con.
yregation echoed his cry 1t was
certainly real. The Elder was really
being crucified!
Brother Bulldog Hicks took two
more steps up the ladder. prepar-
ing to nail the hands. The deacon's
dark and evil face was right in
front Of Elder Jones' own. as he
Kissed: III teach you happy headed
jack-leg ministers to come TO St
Louis and think you-all can walk
away with any woman you's a mind
to I'm gwine 10 teach you 10 let
my women alone. Here. here's a
NALL"
And Brother Hicks placed a great
big spike right in the palm of Elder
Jones left hand. He as just about
to drive it, when the Reverend le,
out SCREEN that could be heard two
blocks away. At the same time
Jones began TO struggle to get down.
He tried to bust the straps, but .hey
was too strong for him.
II he could just only get one foot
loose TO kick Brother Bulldog Hicks.
Hicks lifted the hammer to let 60
when this time. the Reverend's sec
ond yell was loud enough to be
heard in East ST Louis. II scared
like she'll above the shouts OF the
crowd - and ii had its effect.
Suddenly the congregation was
quiet. Everybody knew that was
no way for a dying man to be
yelling
Something Wrong
Sister Bradford realized that
something had gone wrong. too, so
she began to chant the song her
beloved pastor had told her to chant
at just the propitious moment after
all the mailing was done. Now.
even though the mailing was not
done. Sister Bradford thought she
had better being to sing:
Elder Jonesll rise again,
Elder Jones'll rise again,
Rise again, rise again!
Elder Jones1l rise again,
Yes, my Lawd!
But nobody took up the refrain
10 carry it on. Everybody was too
interested in what was happening
in front OF them. so Sister Bradford:
Voice just died out.
Meanwhile, Brother Hicks liftec
the hammer again, but Elder Jones
spat right in his face - and moi
only spat. but suddenly called him
name utterly unworthy of man
or beast. Then he let out another
frightful yell. and called in mortal
anguish. Sister Maggie Bradford
femme down from here! say, come
and get me down
from here
All those in the church that had
not already stopped moaning and
shouting. did so al once. You could
have heard a pin drop. Folks were
petrihed.
Brother Hicks stood on the ladder
glaring at Reverend Jones. his
hammer raised. Under his breath.
the painting Elder dared him 10 nail
another nail. and threatened 10 kill
him stone-dead with a forty-four il
he ever got of the cross.
Just lemme get loose from here.
ard I'll fght you like a man." he
gasped. twisting and turning like
tree in a storm.
Come on down. then yelled
Hicks, RICH. out loud from the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13
BY CHARLES ALLEN

OF the three devoted 10 the training
OF Negroes. Taking part in the cere-
monies. besides Capt Harris, were
Commander Daniel w. Armstrong
assistant recruit training officer in
charge OF Negro training: Chaplain
NJ. Downing. and the Camp Smalls
band and octet
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13

The address and return card on all
cards. letters or parcels should be
iesible and complete. including name.
street and number, town and state.
Do not abbreviate. Use pen and ink
or typewriter. Postage must be fully
prepaid.
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Last Installment

L Last hNst8umCut
Let US pray" And while every
back was bowed in prayer. the
Elder went up the step-ladder to
the cross. Brother Hicks followed
with the hammer and nails. Sister
Bradford walled at the top of her
voice. Woe filled the amen corner.
Emotion rocked the church.
Folks outside was saying all up
ard down the street. "Lawd. wish
we could have got in. Listen yon-
der at that noise! wonder what
is going on!"
Elder Jones was about 10 make
himself famous - that's what was
going on. And all would have
went well had it not been for Broth
er Hicks two-fsced rascal -
cause somehow that night the devil
had done got into Bulldog Hicks
and took full possession.
Truth or The Matter
The truth OF the matter is that
Hicks got 10 thinking about Sister
Maggie Bradford. and how old Rev.
Jones had worked up to be her No.
man. That made him mad The
old green snake OF jealousy began
TO coil around his heart, right there
in the meeting. right there on the
steps OF the cross Lord. have mer-
cy! At the very high point Of the
come-off!
Hicks had the hammer in one
hand and his other was full OF nails
as he mounted the ladder behind
his pastor. He was going up 10
nail Elder Jones on the saw-mill
cross.
And while I'm nailin'. might
as we'll nail him right" Hicks
thought. "A low-down klinker-top
- comm here out OF Mississippi 10
take my best ST. Louis woman from
me! He'll never know the pleasure
OF my help in none O. his schemes
IA out-Divine Father! No. sir"
Now. Elder Jones had himself all
fixed up with a system OF straps
round his waist and shoulder blades
and round his wrists and ankles.
hidden under his long black coat
They fastened in hooks on the back
OF the cross. out OF sight Of the
audience. so he could just hang up
there all sad and sorrowful look
ing. and make-out like he was being
nailed Brother Bulldog Hicks was
to plant the nails BETWEEN his
fingers and toes. Hslleluiah! Rock,
church. rock!
Excitement Intense
Excitement was intense.
All went we'll. until the mailing
began. Elder Jones removed his
shoes and sox and babe farewell %
his weeping congregation As he
leaned back against the cross and
allowed Brother Hicks to secure
him there. the crowd began to
moan. But Il was when Hicks
placed the first nail between Elder
Jones ebony toes that they became
hysterical. Sister Bradford out.
yelled them all.
Hicks placed the frs. nail be-
tween the big toe and the next OF
the left foot and began to hammer
The foot was well-strapped down.
and the Elder couldn't move il The
closer the lead Of the nail got 70
the toes. the harder Hicks struck
IT, Finally the hammer collided
with Elder Jones' foot
"Aw-oh!" he moaned under his
breath Go easy. mani"
Have mercy" shouted the BROTH
ers and sisters OF the church Have
mercy on our poor Elder"
Once more the hammer struck
his toes. But the all too human
1
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13

Postal train service Is being cur
tailed as our railroads are already
Overwhelmed with the transportation
OF materials essential to the War Effort.
Mail your cards and parcels by Deem
Der 10 and be sure Of delivery before
! Christmas Day.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13
YOUR SMILE
BY CHAS. HARRIS

The mem'ry OF your lovely self
Lit up my heart today.
The light saw on your sweet face
Gave proof OF what say:
Your smile Is like hopeful beam
The golden ray that climbs
Imagination's lovely wall
And sweeten all my rhymes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-11-13

that at least IS boys will be invited
70 attend the weekly meeting as
guest OF the association at an early
date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-04-27

Heatproof china with a gleam-
ing glazed ivory body decorat-
ed with bright flowers. Makes
two to six delicious drip-style
cups of coffee. Make and
serve out of the same pretty
utensil.
THE PALAfS ROYAL
HOUSEWARES, FIFTH FLOOR
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14
TIE COUNT FLEET FAVORITE IN BIG STAKES
Stdndout Horse
For Wood After
Jamaica Breeze

NEW YORK, April Ii (UP)-
Mrs. John Hertz Count Flee t
today was a prohibitive favorite
for Saturdays $4,000 Wood Me-
mortal and the Kentucky Derby
after an easy victory in his first
start of the season.
The Count had little trouble
yesterday breezing 10 a three and
one-half length victory in the ST.
James purse at Jamaica 10 regis
ter a victory worth $3.50 and
bringing his total earnings to
SIS. 1875.
Under Johnny Longden. the
brown son OF Reign Count moved
up with rush after a half mile,
collared Bossuet on the stretch
hook and came away with an i'm
pressive triumph in ! AZ AS, two
seconds over the track record for
the mile and 70 yards.
BosSuet took second money by
five lengths over Towser, who was
a neck in front of Four Freedoms.
The Count. carrying topweight
of l22 pounds, was A d e ( I'M e
choice Of the crowd of 1913, pay
ing $3.50. 1920 and S2l0.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14
Wayne Athletes Reunte i'm North Africa DusOuf

the cool mountain streams, hut
stay out Of oceans :. unfriendly
sharks Sometimes II cools
off to 100 degrees and you
should see the mosquitoes
It's hard to tell the difference
between them and Jap Zeros -.
If you think those zOot suits are
sharp you should get a gander at
me in a grass skirt"
Raymond Butch Morse is a
major in the army air corps ...
He was the first Detroit athlete
10 leave his team and Join up. lie
played end for University OF
Oregon and inc Detroit Lions ...
At present Mai. Morse is dircc-
tor Of courses for commandments
Of cadets and tactical officers at
the central instructors school,
Randolph Field, Tex.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14

"Well. | duCked the warrant
for about eight towns, with the
help of that dumb chauffeur. l
had given him instructions. When
the phone in our hotel room
would ring, I'D get him to answer
Il and repeat the name. If 1
didn't recognize IL when he re-
peated II. I'd wag my head and
he'd say l wasn't In.
Anyway, one night | hear him
say. come right up Pretty
soon there was a knock on the
door. 1 answered IL and a tough
looking lady stood there. She
said shake And when got
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14

even compare -. But the mud
seldom gets above your knees -.
We Just had dinner, English stew
for the 9th consecutive meal.
But bad a. ii may sound, every
body remains healthy and some
like myself have added a few
pounds
Another interesting letter
comes from Sgt. Sanford S,
Goldman, another Of Wayne
many men in the service lie
is somewhere in the Southwest
Pacific and writes:
II sure would hate TO he in
Detroit now with gas, sugar,
coffee and butter rationed i.
And here We can cross the street
without being killed nv car
- got lost in the Jungle the
other day while hunting bananas
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14
kerWin.
HIOya Star.
Dies Here
Photo by Times stan Photosra lhs,

An all but forgotten era in foot.
ball returned To the memory IT
Georgetown alumni Of Detroit in
the death late Monday Of Edward
r. KerWin. 81, who played tackle
for the Hoyas in l9o9-l9l0 as a
teammate of Harry Costello, for
mer Detroit sports writer.
Mr.. Kerwin came 10 Detroit in
1912 and resumed his football
career AS a member of the Her
aids. one OF the strongest teams
of the prc-NatIonal League era.
He was a member Of the Camp
Custer team in World War | AT
Fort Custer. and in France PLAYED
on PotSy Clark'S squad which won
the AEF championship before
Gen. Pershing After the war ne
assisted Jimmy Duffy as grid
coach Al L. y.
For many years after leaving
the army he was associated with
his brother. the late George Ker.
win. in the Kerwin Candy Co.,
which was on Woodward near
Grand Circus Park. Later he
served TWO secretaries Of state as.
personnel director. 4
The body is AZ the William FIt
Blake Funeral Home. Is Peter
boro. Funeral arrangements de-
pend upon the arrival OF two sons,
Edward Jr and Martin. now in
navy and army respectively. There
is third son. Thomas. and
daughter, Mary Elizabeth, besides
his widow. Stella.
a brother Arthur D, lives IN
Detroit and another. James J.. and
A sister, Mrs r. Harry Maroney
in Lowell. Mass, his birthplace.
Death came from a heart attack
at his home, ITO Atkinson.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14
Greenberg Now
Army Captain

It's now Captain Henry Green
berg of the United States Army
Air force. Hank. the smuggling out
fielder for the Detroit Tigers has
been promoted at Fort Worth II
was learned today. He has been
stationed at the headquarters of
the Army Air Force Flying train
ing command for the last eight
months
lie was graduated as a second
lieutenant from officers candidate
school Aug 5 last year and was
promoted 10 first lieutenant Nov.
=. 1912. Ills current assignment is
in the special projects division Of
the plans and training section.
The lob consists Of assisting in the
development Of physical training
for personnel of this command and
involves inspection tours on ply
steal training activities At the
dozens Of fields scattered through
out the country.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14
MiIIers Have Stars

Wal Goodman, now with Min
neapoliS. banged out 90 home
runs through A slX-year stretch
with the Reds. Joe Vosmik
and Hills Layne. former Amer
lean Leaguers, are also with the
Millers. Outfelder Frank
Colman. who is going good with
the Pirates in spring training,
lives in London, Ont. That
city also vas his birthplace and
he came 10 the BucS from To-
ronto.
The Cubs arc banking heav-
ily on Ed Stanky, the inheld re-
crun from Milwaukee. TO cover
second base He led the
American Association with .3i2
last season. Stanky Is mar
RED 10 A daughter Of Milton
Stock who played third base for
th- championship Pills IN 1913,
before I'd was born.
Heinz Dutch Becker OF the
Cubs, also from Milwaukee, hit
.34l for the Brewers in 1912.
Becker was born IN Berlin, Ger
many. and his father, well-to-
do brewer in Dallas Texas
now, resigned from the German
system when Dutch was SiX and
moved 70 Venezuela 10 60 into
the cattle business
Tha, lasted about three years,
the elder Becker moving 10 Dal-
las and back 20 braumciStcrinC.
Dutch married and with
three children works in the
brewery with his father N the
summer.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14

tion o. the Van Meter bullet
Shortly afterwards F'ritcr WAS
knocked out az tho box IN two
innings. He came .nto the dress
INK room forlornlN.
THAT sure WAS n fine imita-
tion YOU gave az me pitching
F'Cllor said 10 Al.
Thanks, Bob, that's nice OF
YOU" said AL
But | Just gave better imi-
tAtion of YOU as pitcher"
FcIlor SAID sadly
Al was rcmInlSCinC m his CroC
shop about his Glowing career
and was feeling happy about the
CurtallmCnt of n.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-14

my hand back l had the broken
nose summons I'm IL.
And what do YOU think that
bum of mine said when l bawled
him out: He said:
"But Al, she said she had
paper for you. l thought she
meant n write-up.'
- gave him one more chance
In Syracuse. I let him be my
stOoge In a fake boxing match
and showed him how 10 take "A
punch at me so I'd have some
reason for falling down. Then
/ said:
"'When 20 down, YOU throw
n bucket of water on me-