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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
Aged Man Is
Slain With
Axe In Ark.

HAMPTON. Ark (ANP)-Dock
Kemp, 20. was slain az his home
Sunday nigh; May 81, sllesedly by
4 white man Clarence Johnson
The aged mans head was spill,
open with an axe.
The exact cause Of the murder
could not be ascerta.ncd Kemp
vas living with a co'orcd woman
n a white section. According TO
reports. Johnson entered their
shack on Sunday night about 10
and killed him without warning.
Co,ored citizens in this farming
town were not informed Of what
had happened until late Monday
The dead mans companion refuse
10 give details She declared when
questioned that she could no
talk" Other colored' citizens ha6
Lille 10 say. as Johnson had a..
,cEcdiy warned them after his re
lease from the Calhoun Count!
Jail. I; was reported he Is GU
under $500 bond.
This is the same town where
PVT. Nash Williams was shot by 1
deputy sheriff and died while en-
route to hospital few weeks ago
Witnesses said the youth, who wa
/ home on a furlough. was sho; Will,
holding his hands high above HI
1 head.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
Ies GRADS AT TENNESSEE A. & I

NASHVILLE. (ANP) - DR.
S. c. Garrison. president OF George
Peabody College for Teachers
Nashville. spoke on the subject
Democracy and Service" at the
3lst annual commencement exer-
eises held at Tennessee A. and L
college Monday when the bachelor
LOT science degree was conferred
upon l28 graduates. representing
lIS states. the republic OF Panarn,
ana me District OF Columbia. ~
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
ompany
Refuses To
Insure Race

ST. PAUL, MINI -CANP)--Thc
Cooperative life Insurance Co.
was charged this week by w B
dad" Walker, insurance agent. OF
refusing 20 accep; Negro applica-
tons for insurance.
For several months, Mr.. Walker
wrote FOR The company. A few
months ago Mr.. Walker was told
b.. Lynn Mat,esen. manager. that
thu concern had decided not 10
write any more Negroes.
Walker and white members OF
the cooperative movement Planned
TO make an issue out of The rnce
bs- at the recent annual IneetinG
OF the Insurance coop. ~
The issue was not raised. but
Mr.. Mattesen told Mr.. Walker tina;
the medical director. DR.. Frank
: Hirschfield. Minneapolis. had ad-
vised against writing life insurance
on Negroes.
DR.. Hirschfield said that this was
true. Life expectancy among Ne
groes is low and they are for that
reason not good insurance risks.
said DR.. Hirschfeld. adding he rec
ognized that the condition was not
the fault Of the Negro particularly
Minnesota has a statute which
forbids insurance firms Giscrimin-
mating against citizens on account
of race. color or religion.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
Il CONVICTED
OF GAMBLING
by JUDGE HERE.
p Olice Saw Ski n
G a m e Through
Window

Mrs. Marie Mays and her hus-
band, Melvin, were convicted Of
engaging in an illegal occupation
at their home, 2208 ST. Antoine
street. Monday by Recorders Judge
John P. Scallen.
Five men were also convicted Of
lettering in the reported gambling
establishment and were fined SIS
or to serve IS days in the House Of
Correction.
The other four men received sus-
pended sentences.
Mrs. Marie Mays was placed on
three-months probation while her
husband was fined s35 or TO serve
80 days in the House Of Correction.
Convicted Of lettering in the
Mays home we're James Turner
Smith, 80. of 277 E. Columbia: Will
lie McCallum, 80, Of 634 Division
street; Albert Holmes, 36. of 25l4
Hastings street; Charles Plenty, "a,
OF 3640 st. Antoine: Roosevelt
Simpson. IS, OF 900 Madison avenue:
T. c. Bryant. %, Of 2237 Rivard
street: Freddie Jones. %. OF 500
f. Elizabeth; Robert Deason. SO. Of
46l Gratiot: George Miller, 80. Of
1909 st. Antoine, and Thomas Dur
rah. 80. of 2020 Sherman street.
They were arrested by patrolmen
DOYLE Mckinney and Thomas
Turkaly of the first precinct sta
ton.
Police said they had gone to the
establishment at 1870 pm. on June
and found fifteen men hiding IN
The basement and warned them to
go home and stop their gambling.
Returning at 2 am. on June 6
police claimed they looked through
a window and saw Georgia Skin
game in progress and watched siS
games played before entering the
place and placing the occupant
under arrest.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
Summer Fun
Program At
YIN Begins

The st. Antoine Branch "Y" Boys
Divisions summer fun program
will officially open with the annual
picnic TO be held at Joe Louis
Spring Hill Farms. near Utica.
Michigan. June IS. The ST Antoine
boys will go TO the farm in BUSES
and trucks for an all-day outing.
Other features OF the summer fun
program will include hobby and
woodcraft work in the boys shop
which is completely equipped with
tools and general supplies. There
will be special swimming classes
conducted regularly for both SWIM
mers and non-swimmers.
The boys division will offer real
fun in outdoor activities, TO include
trips to the 700. Wonder Bakery. ice
cream companies, Tiger baseball
games, Belle Isle, Vernor's Ginger
Ale company. big mystery" hike
at the end of the summer, and many
others to be announced later.
Just like private club. the st.
Antoine boys will play all sports
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12

WASHINGTON, D. CAMP
The SIS Booker T. Washington.
whose crew eompxtses ~ NssFssA
| six v711nln6a 1nzE NJ 66lan11
white. Under Capt Hugh Muixse
has sent a letter 20 President
Roosevelt criticising discrimination
in the u. S. army.
The crew condemned this condi-
ton as q means OF cndangering the
war effort and hazarding the pres
tige OF our armed forces. Excerpts
from the letter were:
an every port at which We called
Il was evident that the population
looked TO the United States as
their salvation in this terrible con-
fict. Ye; the unique nature OF
this ship. with which you are ac-
auainied. and which aroused much
admiration and comment every
where. revealed the presence OF a
racial prejudice in our Grea; dem
ocracy tina; We profess 70 be fight
ing to eliminate IN other coun-
:ries.
Our own experience aboard this
ship has proven that there is no
intelligent. reason for rega;.ng
any group because OF race, creed
or color"
The letter revealed that even
though the crew is mixed, with p
white men in the armed guard,
and with many OF both crews and
! the navy gun crew coming from
the southern states. there has been
no instance OF discord. lack Of CO.
operation, or impaired efficiency
in the manning and working.
I'VE have spent one month in
two different ports OF the United
Kingdom loading and unload'n
war material We saw Negro and
white troops of the United States
army working and living in such
segregation that any uninformed
person would have assumed they
belong TO two different countries
Many British people not only com
men,ed on this but resented IT,
Neither the British army WIZ,
the exception OF colonial troops
nor the Russian army with owe;
$50 naiionalities practice such seq
rega;ion. Their performances II
the field proves. we think. that thC
U. E. army would profit by a sim
i liar policy"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
AT CAMP DAVIS

Resident OF Detroit. Cpl. Sullivan
Johnson is attending the Anti-air-
craft Artillery school, Camp Davis,
N. c. HIS local address is 2629 Sher-
man street.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
MaSOns Celebrate
Homecoming Day

vICKSBURG. Miss. - (ANP)--
The Str.nger Grand lodge +. and
AM. the Webb Grand court and
the Hero!nes Of Jericho. represent
ing a following Of approximately
1900. celebrated here on Tuesday
the fifth annual Homecoming day.
with an estimated delegation OF
about $50 in attendance
The founders OF the Stringer
Grand Lodge Of Masons and Us
women's auxiliary, the Heroines OF
Jericho. were Thomas w. StrnEer
and John L. Webb. The frs,
Tuesday in juno is desi grated as
Homecoming dsy to be observed
annually in commemo-a,ion " the
death OF the founder. Mr.. Strlnger
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
An Open Letter Of
Appreciation To Detroit

Dear Fellow Citizens:
The Detroit Branch of the NAACP with the largest
beshp any branch the noted for its willingness
take tough jobs and them through
When the National Office asked the Detroit Branch TO
Emergency Conference presented with
particularly assignment because only had weeks
accomplish facing membership campaign for
10000 members and involved in several projects
such housing and employment which made heavy demands
branch In spite of these difficulties the Detroit Branch
answered the call
The chairman greatly facilitated by the
asked make
of contribution Committee chamen and committee
members funconed without the general chairman having
spend all his following The
and radio with and House
holders responded housing shortage Labor
forth with manpower equipment and other
The churches responded generously
made of them The cizcnry responded whoeheart
edy 10 make the conference a
fitting acknowledgement of splendid inter-
cooperation expressed behalf of the Detroit
Branch and myself Vwan deeply grateful all
Sincerely yours,
Ramon S. Scruggs
I General Chairman Of the
Conference Planning Committee
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
DELE GATES TO.
ATTEND FROM.
MANY COUNCILS.
PurpOse Of Conference
To Plan How Youths
Can Help War

Delegates from every youth group
In Michigan are expected to attend
the conference. Our World, Our
Future, Our War TO Win" which
opens at the Central branch
Y.W.C.A. Saturday night. continu-
ing through Sunday The conference
has been initiated by the Negro
Youth Council for Victory and De-
mocracy, one OF the cooperating or
CARNATIONS in the Metropolitan
Detroit Youth Council.
The conference has been called
for the purpose OF planning how
youths can share their efforts TO
help win equal opportunity for all
Americans, to defend the world and
future. and TO win victory for de-
mocracy,
Col. George VI. Strong. OF the
Central Procurement district. will
be the principal speaker Saturday
night. Arthur Bowman. chairman
Of the Negro Youth Council for
Victory and Democracy, will give
the address Of welcome.
The Apollo Players. ';nder the
direction OF Alvin Loving, will pre-
sent a dramatic skit Saturday night
as part Of the program A reception
Will follow the meeting
Louis F. Burnam, executive Sec
rotary ~ the Southern Negro Youth
Congress. will be the principal
speaker az the meeting Sunday
which starts al 100 pm.
Panel sessions will begin at 2:l5.
and a full conference session is
slated for 5 pm. al which time
Burnam will speak His address will
be on The South and the North
Unite For Victory"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
Thomas
CONTINUED from Page ~

81 IhtIS, llhdb II Gil lIiC idSb "AhSS
man left VINO believes in the equal
ity OF opportunity for Negroes as
we'll as white workers. then ! am
willing TO be that man"
Congressman Rogers, who praised
Judge HASTE as a man who has
demonstrated the most effective
leadership the Negro has had" was
also applauded when he said:
There are thousands upon thou
sands Of white men in the service
who deeply resent the treatment Of
Negroes in the armed forces"
Thomas Wins Crowd
Although the presentation OF the
award and the appearance OF Doro-
thy Maynor were the attractions
which drew the huge crowd to the
Olympia. Thomas, in timely adj
dress on the Packard labor prob
lem received one Of the greatest
ovations ever given a speaker at
the stadium when he declared that
he had evidence that the Packard
strike was promoted by the Ku
klux Khan or its successor.
This evidence. Thomas said, to-
gether with other evidence in pos
session OF authorities. "convinces
me that enemy agents are using this
night-shirt Axis TO do their work In
the arsenal of democracy"
The JAW will fight for equal
rights for all workers regardless Of
color" Thomas said, IF the xxx
and the rest of the night-shirt boys
want TO fight the union on this issue
we are ready and willing 10 takx
them on" he added. Thomas sIDc
pledged the JAW to q CONTINUED
fight for the Negroes right to -
War Housing projects - -
Must 10 Fres-
| IN accepting thp 81
y -
m q only because I bav2 -
fortunate rs TO express In hlss
utterance and action something o.
what is in the minds and hearts Of
millions OF other people, II has
seemed 10 me that niilions Of Ne
groes want all men to know that
we have become and will remain
I free in spirit and dauntleSs in our
I determination TO be treated as I'M
restricted citizens OF the republic.
and nothing even little bit less
than that II is that conception
which ! have tried TO express
Outlining the Negroes grievances
in regards TO being treated as citi-
zens OF a democracy they are fight
ing 20 protect. the Award winner
said The Negro's position must be
clear. To establish and maintain
that position every energy must be
sent. Simply. we shall insist that
tire federal government deal with
us as individual Americans and not
rs black and white groups. We
shall no: accept any compromise
that subordinates national authority
within its proper fields TO local
practices and policies which are
pernicious and evil We shall in
sist that even as we are one nation
there shall be one national policy
Of democratic action and that gov
ernment measure its action by that
/ policy alone"
Murray Sends Representative
| Important business prevented
Philip Murray. president OF the ClO
from attending the rally and his
speech was read by Raymond
Walsh. director Of education and
research of the ClO.
Murray's speech flayed the in
cqualities in wages and pointed out
that Negroes must pay as much for
their necessities as white workers,
and therefore should earn as much
as white workers. Actually Ne
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
Youth Conference Opens At Central YWCA Saturday

in our well-equipped gym. ana =
cork indoor track win also afford
lots of fun and training.
The membership fee Is $500 Per
year for physical membership. o.
$500 for social membership. Tho
Boys Department will be open dur
ing the summer months from . am
TO 4:30 pm. For further information.
call r. Cecil Robinson. Boys Work
Director, Cadillac 5Sl4.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
WASHINGTON CREW SEEKS
TO END Dissemination

The crew suggested that the
President institute immediasely :
|slsssd y en- IN Is.
men Of our armed forces, but the
eitizenry as well. to eliminate once
and for all ridiculous race theories
based on Nazi and fascist concepts.
Such a program will not only
help 10 eradicate a shameful con-
dition in our beloved country-it
will win for Us new confidence in
the hearts OF the peoples OF the
world"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12
NAMED PROBATION OFFICER

NEWPORT NEWS, Va - The
city council last Thursday appoint
ed Rev. J. T. Johnson Negro juven-
tle and probation officer for the
city. with an initial salary OF SIS
per month. with the understanding
tina. il would be increased If the
program was successful.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-06-12


was approved by the cheering
crowd
Dorothy Maynor. who led In the
singing Of the National Anthem
was also spplauded when she sang
three solos. including Schubert's
AVE Maria A combined choir Of
400 voices representing 81 churches
and independent choral groups.
under the direction OF Talmadge
Turner. presented musical pro-
gram preceding the addresses.
Walter White. executive secretary
OF the NAACP. was program
and Roy wilkins, assist
ant executive secretary. read the
statement 10 the nation. Mrs
Daisy Lampkin. field representative
Of the Association presented to
Judge Hastie's mother bouquet of
flowers on behalf OF the NA.A.C.P.
Milford chronicle., 1943-05-28

by picking and packing the 1943 crops right
here in Milford and vicinity!
Remember this: food is powerful weapon
and canned foods are the fighting foods" the
foods that go to war Food will win the war.
1t will write the peace.
You can do your share now by guaranteeing
to your government that you will not fold your
hands again until the last pea and bean is picked
and canned = and on its way to our fighting
menl You will be paid for your work, of
course.
Milford chronicle., 1943-05-28
LEWES

Private First Glass Reese Hirons
Clifton. U. S. Army. now stationed
in New York, spent the weekend in
Lewes with his mother, Mrs. Fred
erick G. Clifton, Sr., and family, at
her residence ON Mulberry street.
Miss Jeannett Clifton, of VIII
mington. is spending this week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sanford Clifton. at their residence
on Pilot-Town road.
William z. Walsh is confined to
the Beebe Hospital. His son, Staff
Sergeant William Walsh, Jr.. has
returned to Orlando, Fla. after
14-day furlough spent at the home
of his parents.
Miss Edna Moore. of Wilmington.
spent the weekend in Lewes with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford
L. Trader. and daughter Virginia
Lee. at their home on Second
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Wyatt
are being congratulated upon the
birth of a baby son, born on Tues
day morning. May IS. in the Beebe
Hospital. The Wyatts have three
other children, Sonny, Peggy and
Bonnie.
Milford chronicle., 1943-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton H. Nelson
are receiving congratulations upon
the birth of baby boy, born at the
Beebe Hospital.
Mrs. Earl T. Poole and daughter,
Mimi. have returned home after
spending few days in Smyrna
with Mrs. POOLS parents, DR.. and
Mrs. e. p. Collins.
Miss Louise Vaughn, who will
graduate June 9TH from Madison
College. Harrisonburg, Va, has ac-
cepted a position as one Of the
Home Economies teachers of the
Laurel High school.
James p. Prettyman. Of Will
mington, spent a few days of this
week in Lewes with his mother,
Mrs. James p. Prettyman, Sr. Mr..
Prettyman is expecting to enter
the army some time during June.
H. Kenyon Leishman is now liv-
ing in Brackney. Pa. in which vi
cinity he will be the summer pastor
in two Presbyterian churches.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Fox, who
have been occupying the COverdale
property on Mulberry street for
several months, moved to Cape
May. N. j., during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Rowland
and their children are visiting their
Milford chronicle., 1943-05-28
MILLVILLE
Methodist Church News

MethOdlSt thurch news
Church School at the usual time
this Sunday morning. The new pas
tor, Rev. c. E. Davis. will deliver
the baccalaureate sermon to the
graduating class of the Lord Balti-
more School in the school auditor
ium.
The Cleaners Club met on We'd
nesday evening in the church hall
with a good attendance. At the
close of the business session there
was a good program in charge OF
Mrs. A. C. Jones and Mrs. Ruley
Banks.
The Loyal Juniors class of st.
Georges Church School met OH
Friday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tyre. with
a good attendance. The devotional
hour was in charge of Miss Pauline
Townsend. with Miss Marian Mar
vel taking care of the social time.
Guests were Miss Grace Robinson.
Miss Matte Tyre, Jack and Victor
Townsend.
George P. Townsend has gone to
IuilduelDllid MnNlG hS oNNNPNSN 81
position.
Master FOrrestt Evans, small son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Evans. is
a patient in the Milford Memorial
Hospital.
Mrs. ]. o. Nelson and daughter.
Miss Kitty. had as dinner guests on
Sunday Mrs. Prina Townsend. of
Bethany Beach and Mr.. Clinton
Quillen and daughter, Miss Lula, OF
this town.
Sergeant David Dukes of Camp
Robinson. Arkansas. and mother,
Mrs. Harvey Dukes. of George
town. were in town Friday calling
on relatives and friends, who are
always glad to welcome them.
They are former residents Of our
town.
The Ladies' Auxiliary met on
Monday evening in the fire hall for
the business meeting, with a good
attendance.
The following Auxiliary ladies
attended the county Auxiliary
meeting at Bridgeville on Wednes- /
day evening Mrs. Myrtle Mcgee.
Mrs. Grace Quillen, Mrs. Ruth /
Bennett, Mrs. Gloria Evans and
Mrs. Stella Holt.
Milford chronicle., 1943-05-28
MILLsBoRo

| Joseph w. Price, ", arrived on
May 21 in the Hahnemann Hospital
Philadelphia, to gladden. the hearts
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
w. Price, III. Mrs. Price is remem-
bered here as Margaret Ellis,
daughter of L. Emory and the late
Edith Ellis.
The Ever Faithful Auxiliary was
entertained ON Tuesday afternoon
at a covered dish luncheon at the
home of Mrs. Lawrence WardrOp,
The plan to have the luncheon at
Mrs. Wardrop's summer home at
Riverdale was abandoned because
of restrictions.
Mrs. Belle Nicholson sustained a
fractured hip when she fell at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Rida
Lingo. last Tuesday night. Later
in the week Mrs. Nicholson was
removed to the Peninsula General
Hospital, in Salisbury. where she
is resting as comfortable as can be
expected.
Mrs. Helen Lingo Morris was Op-
Grated on for appendicitis in Penin-
sula General Hospital last Thurs
day and is making a god recovery.
Bobby Godfrey broke both arms
when a limb broke from the tree
into which he had climbed while
visiting at the home of Mrs. Nora
Ennis, at HarbesOn. last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Emory Ellis en-
farfafnad af a fo,,,fIy dipnap on
Sunday. the 10Th. and the guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Ellis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ellis and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
West and children. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Townsend and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Godfrey.
Last Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis
had as their guests. Mr.. and Mrs. !
A. ]. King. of Bishop. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Americus Belts en-
-ertained at dinner on Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs Larry Timmons and
Betty Anne. Mr.. and Mrs.
Z. f. Carey and Anne E. Carey.
Pvt. and Mrs. 0rTel EllingswOrth
nave gone to Texas where Orrel is
n training at an army camp.
Pvt. and Mrs. Alton Hudson have
leen spending a few days at the
lome of Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Hud-
ION.
Pvt. Preston Mumford. of Fort
Iustis. Va, spent Saturday night
md a part of Sunday with his par
,nts. Mr.. and Mrs. James MumfOrd.
Mrs. Gideon LittletOn entertain
ID large number of guests at a
urprise birthday party for her hus-
,and one night last week.
Milford chronicle., 1943-05-28
WARWICK

Mr.. and Mrs. James Devin, Of
Georgetown. are occupying their
cottage at Oak Orchard for the
summer.
Local crabbers report few soft
crabs are shedding in the Indian
River.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ewing, Jr.,
and daughter, jeanette, of Love
Creek, were recent Sunday guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Seargent, at
Oak Orchard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Short were
weekend guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur McCauley in Long Neck.
Mrs. Julia Lingo was Milton
visitor Friday afternoon Of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hudson, OF
Dagsboro, were recent guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rust.
Milford chronicle., 1943-05-28

''Tbe best thing that eper happened to me apas
TO be born on American soil. To help now is
small return for my freedom.
''Here, then, are my hands, my strength and
my beart"
sure, for the freedom yon have always enjoyed
-. and help to preserve that freedom forever!
You can, if you have the heart and the will,
he'll destroy the brutality that is now loose in
this world There is no more effective way than