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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Adult Activities Week At Lucy Thurman Successful


IN the armed forces should become
familiar with the Soldiers and
Sailors Civil Relief Act Amend
menE OF 1912"
These Amendments make avail.
able additional and further reef
and benefits to persons in the mih-
tsry and naval forces. The benefits
OF the Act are now exiende1 In
citizens serving with tie armed
forces OF our Allies, to those ordered
to report for induction and to men,
bers OF the Enlisted Reserve Corps
ordered TO report for military se--
vice. and in certain respects in par
ticular cases. to landlords OF prem.-
ses occupied as dwelling by de-
pendents OF those in military ser.
vice; and to dependents OF persons
in military service"
In part, the Amendments provide:
for the prohibiting OF interest at
a rate in excess OF six per cent
upon obligations OF persons in mill
tary service incurred prior to entry
upon such service, unless such SER
vice has not materially affected
their ability to pay.
The Amendments also permit one
in military service to relieve him.
self from liability under a lease.
They repeal section Of the 1910
Act, and substitute in its place q
provision that where a proceeding
to repossess personal property has
been stayed. the court tunless UNI
due hardship will result TO the SOL
dier's dependents) mty appoint three
appraisers and. on their appraisal Of
the property. may order such sum
as may be just to be paid to the
person in military service or his
dependents as a condition OF re-
Stunning possession.
The 1912 Amendments protect life
insurance policies Of persons in
military service. assigned as secur.
ity and household goods stored for
the period Of military service. by
requiring court action t exercise
any right or option under the policy
and to foreclose the storage lien.
For detailed information about
this Act and the 1912 Amendments.
il would be wise to consult a lawyer.
H will be able to give you all the
details concerning your rights under
the Act.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Claudia Jones
Woman Editor
Visits Detroit

Claudia Jones, editor of the
Weekly Review, and member of
the National Council OF the Young
Communist League will speak at a
rally for voluntary mixed unit in
the armed forces, Friday. April 2.
500 at Plymouth Congregational
church.
The rally is being sponsored by
the Frederick Douglass club OF the
Young Communist League. Music
by the Almanac Singers. and a
movie will be a part Of the pro-
gram.
Miss Jones, we'll known youth
leader. will be in town two weeks
in the interest OF the national re-
cruiting drive being sponsored by
the league
In addition TO appearing at the
Plymouth rally. Miss Jones will
speak in Ypsilanti. and will be
heard over the radio station WJBK
next Sunday at $50. A reception
will also be given in her honor
Sunday. April IL. at 7:30 pm.
In an interview with a Chronicle
reporter. Miss Jones said: Il am
happy 10 greet the youth. Negro
and white. and through them. the
citizens Of Detroit You who are
breaking down the bars OF discrimi-
nation against Negro and other
minorities are IN so doing. welding
unbreakable national unity for the
complete destruction o. Hitlerism
and all that il stands for.
The road to the defeat OF Hitler
ism. and the preservation OF our
nation, is through the opening OF a
SECOND FRONT ir l943. now. car
rying the CASABLANCA DECI.
SlONS INTO Liz e. . '"
Negro and white unison. raising
their voices now. can bring about
Hitler's defeat and thus open up a
new era OF freedom and equality
for all men. women and youth"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Negro Women To
Be POrters Soon

Negro women will soon don por-
ter's caps on at least one Of the
countrys railroads.
A railroad representative last
week told the conference on -~wo-
manpower in Transportation" spon-
sored by the once Of Defense
Transportation, that Negro women
will soon be employed to meet man.
power shortages among railroad
porters.
The company is conducting the
experiment with some interest and
expects TO prove. the representative
said. that women excel men in
creating homelike atmosphere on
trains.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Child Care Confab Ask More Funds
Peter Pan Nursery Ask Funds

Speakers at the Child-Csrc con-
ference sponsored by the Greater
Detroit and Wayne County clio
Council. stressed the need for COM
plc;e solution 10 the problems OF
caring for children Of working
mothers. Sunday at the Statler
hotel
A gathering OF approximately 300
listened 10 DR. Bruce Douglas. city
health commissioner: Dr.. Warren
z Bow. superintendent OF schools;
Mrs. Dorothy Roosevelt Labor Pro-
duction Division OF WPB: Mrs
Irene Ellis Murphy. secretary Of the
WAYNE county office Of Civilian
Defense Child Care committee. and
others
DR. Bow said that III necessary
the Detroit schools will stay open
"a hours day 10 aid the war effort. ;"
Chairman OF the conference. Mort
Furav. Of the Councils Committee
on Child Care. pointed out that De.
troit had been given s26SS3l for
the establishment OF IS day-care
nurseries and canteens for school
age children. but that this amount
will fill only about two percent OF
the need.
He said further that OF $4,000
employees in Detroit recently hired,
90 percent were women
DR. Bow brought attention 10 the
health problems fhced by mother
and child in community so rapidly
converting itself TO the full use Of
women fer war work.
A halt-hour radio program was
presented with three working moth
ers who discussed their individual
problems concerning child care
while working.
The delegates passed the following
resolutions:
That the Board OF Education take
immediate steps in planning the
24-hour operation OF child-care GEN.
tiers for that women may work on
any factory shift and at other night
work. without constant fear and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

Closed that Peter Pan is seeking
some ~ot the Lanhsm Funds. The
school is now self supported. but
needs additional funds TO keep it
gong as il should.
/; was pointed out that Peter Pan
has made defriie contribution 10
the Negro community.
The women lef, the meeting with
determination 10 see that Peter
Pan Nursery is maintained, and to
see what can be done about getting
Lanham Funds for its maintenance.
A second meeting will be held a;
the home OF Mrs. Agnes Mcdowell
on Bangor. Thursday. April /.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

consequent bad morale and loss OF
production. lest some harm have
bcfallen their children"
Additional funds were also asked
TO supplement the Lanham Ac;
funds. so that in cases that war
ranted il. free care could be given
The delegates further asked that
the cost OF child in a nursery
center not exceed $3.50 a week.
Negro Mothers Meet
Prior 10 the conference. several
Negro mothers met at the home OF
Mrs. Agnes Mcdowell on Bangor 10
discuss the future OF Peter Pan Nur-
sery. Mrs Brown. the founder. dis
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
By Jean

DETROIT THE sTEPcHIID Of the nation ceIebrtie,
have YOU to re. @ " @ moor City unless urged eo:xed and what
Ms: Roosevelt wlkie Chang Ka-shek and
sy anu impossible Hmm wonder the little Htlers here
come here though Plans are betn mae to .noOsor
for Mrs large
." recognition OF 80 years OF work at Behunecookman college
THEY TELL Mrs Ardenah Stephens now director of the
.onn oso planning big things for the lads and sscs
ns IKE splash parties formals trips Joe Louis farm theatre
parties and what not the girls all a-hutter.
on ABOUT two pounds meat and than half pound OF but.
er per week Let us hope the food is distributed resonaly
mat WI" De IN the stores when our coupons are presented
WOMEN AMERICA CAN WELL BE PROUD OF THE PART
THEY ARE TAKING IN they large
psrcnsse OF the Know who said that None other
forythird annual OAR Detroit last
wonder il they have had head heart about
w speed mc,ory That is equal opporunity TOR all peoples
DEMOCRACY is STILL ON VACATION . While democracy il.
DR. James many
M serving the N puos HI; latest might say one his
womens clubs This expelled Mdwn Business
Professional club
am sure incidents like this will help Hitler win the war
Discrimination bill dead We didn't about We
:1 for ." ~sus pas; .. So we -.
MUCH Of our help eonsequenc another small victory for
Hitler gosh wont~e ever get rid Of that fellow:
xAAc.p CABARET PARTY APRIL will bench, tn. MA
cP hht mixed project Detroit
al willow Lodge make your reservations for victory now
YOUR RELIGION is GOOD IF it vital and active il nour
fishes confidence love sentiment Of the infinite value
OF existence il allied with what best against what is
holds before becoming
II it makes understand tina, deverer; il increases
for the
easy fortune less duty clear the beyond less visionary
II these things good little rud
when Ais this Office from the
II binds you to man and TO od-Charles Wagner.
DETROIT SAYS GOODBYE reluctantly Jane, Fleming the
FEPC think he did lot OF good while here However.
there stu deal be counting
Duncan Geraldine Bedsoe and others close the situation
now with the national FEPc
LITTLE Trouble usually produced
by who anything else" so live life that
will be wanted hngprn;s" "A heart Of
gold valuable than head OF ivory II
wish the highest the lowest One OF the best
home within income" The
talent OF nothing than doing what do we'll
doing well without thought OF fame To
be be interested Success nothing
coupled work" Doing injury
below makes but with him. for
giving him" You'll black
where belong"
THE KEY TO SUCCESS what promise but what
achieve. Il an
All misfortune
my door / and have key"
will be IL and apply
ourselves behooves while
himself
BUY BOND TO-DAY! KEEP THE AXIS AWAY
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
Movies Shown
On Nutrition
And The War
Secretary Urg es All
Women To Use WV.

The Adult Group Activity De-
partment of Lucy Thurman Branch
Y.WC.A.. held a successful week of
activities March % through %.
Monday nights Fashion Show
conformed with the Consumers
idea OF fashions. in that each cos
tune modelled was made by the
wearer.
Tuesday afternoon the Diaster
Unit Mobile Canteen entertained.
This was made possible through
the efforts of Mrs. w. w. Dunbar
Of the American Red Cross, and
sponsored by the Homsnfakers
groups OF the Adult Department.
In the evening Mrs. Jean Tavener,
public-~feslth nutritionist. who
taught the Premier Homemakers
ten-week course in nutrition. dis
PLAYED an extensive exhibit Jon on
nutrition. Along with the lecture,
Mrs. Tavener showed technicolor
movies on the subject.
Thursday night was taken over
by the "Y" Debs. Owl filrps were
shown including Henry Browne.
the farmer. a Negro movie mar
rated by Canada Lee: Negro Col
leges in The War. and war song hits
sung off-screen with appropriate
action background. The Debs also
gave a half-hour talent program.
Friday night belonged to the
Servicemen. Soldiers. sailors and
state troopers were entertained by
the Business and Professional Girls
with music and games.
Saturday was a united social
event. The Homemakers. Indus
trial. Social and Business Girls
clubs entertained their guests with
floor show given by Mrs, Lavinia
Moore and her group. The rest Of
the evening was spent in enjoying
the repast OF fruit punch. sand
witches. candies and nuts. music and
dancing.
Sunday morning. the various
clubs worshipped at Bethel A.M.E.
church.
In talking about the activities Of
the week, Mrs. Ruth Anderson, the
Adult Group secretary. had this
to say:
Group work Is 4 preparation foH
GOOD citixenship. Through organ,
lied group work. young women an
offered the opportunity to lear
through group living; the joys o
friendships. the beauty Of oper
spaces, the free generous spirit Of
cooperation and the sterner dis.
ciplines of living and working to-
gether.
Group work also offers: for Sc
curity, courage; for emotional
strain. poise and normal release;
for loneliness and Illustration.
friends and achievement: for self
conferred living. cooperative effort:
for a sense of futility, purpose.
Out of self interests into larger
efectual interest in social welfare,
you can use the opportunity 80 rem
der services TO yourself and to your
community at large"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
WAAC FACTS
By IT. HELEN l. cox Federal Building, Room $50


10 the army il you are able 10 take
dictaion al so words a minute and
10 transcrIbc shorthand notes at 80
words a minute or better. High
school education or equivalent
DRIVER
Would you like 10 drive a jeep or
command car? For this work you
Will be taught traffic regulations,
frost and Are precautions, how TO
make simple repairs on the road,
and 10 check tires. gas. oil and
cooling system
COOKS AND BAKERS
You should have practical
knowledge OF all plain foods, and
will have an opportunity 10 inn
prove your knowledge in the army
schools Hotels. restaurant or SINH
lar experience heirful but not re-
ouircd.
MESSENGER
Virtually important TO the army is
the work OF the military messenger
Among the qualifications you must
have a good sense OF location and
direction. good memory. and
ability 10 drive car and ride a
bicycle.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Valuable schooling in many ad-
minisira,ive and technical subjects,
such as radio. will be given quail
fed women. Your WAC training
may open up exciting new viSiss
and better paying jobs for the fu-
ture.
OFFICER CANDIDATES
Every woman who enrolls has
equal opportunity to compete for
selection for officer candidate train
ing All officers are now commits
stoned from the ranks Your quail
ties OF leadership will have full
chance to be developed.
These are only few OF the OPEN
ings for you in the WAAC. Camera
tcchnicisns. accountants. craftsmen.
machine record operators musi-
clans. typists. clerical workers Of
all kinds, photo laboratory tech
nicisns. bookkeepers and weather
observers are all needed
Before this crucial year ends, the
Womens Army Auxiliary Corps
will need more officers than there
were in the Regular Army OF the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR
COUNTRY IN THE WAAC

The patriotism OF American
women has been proved beyond all
question in this war, But there
are thousands OF women. eager to
do their part. who have not yet
found the place where they can be
most useful . The Women's
Army Auxiliary Corps offers strong
intelligent women OF FL TO "A in
elusive. regardless OF race. creed
or color. broad range OF service
opportunities, some OF which arc
described here. When you enroll
In the WAAC you are making areai
contr button to the fight for free
doom. Your work will release
soldier for the battle lines.
STENOGRAPHER
Your training cen be great help
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

us. in 1899 II you have been
thinking about joining the WAC.
tho time 10 do il is al once. There
is place for you Get into the uni.
form Of the WAC Get into the
service OF the United States army.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
wOMAN's NEEDS


Help women to meet the needs
Of this great Day Of the Lord large
heartedly and large-mindedly: Civ
Ing wider service with . wise and
sturdy heart; remembering that the
possession Of any civic or political
power involves the duty Of faith
fully and thong using II.
Lead them TO repress feseffsh
activities and 70 give time 10 train
in. and enriching their minds.
Lead them to put their conscience
into - refreshing their body that II
may ring true 70 the demands Of
their ssul. that both may serve thee
with joyous, never-failing duty.
Forgive them for 20 often look
Ing on the limita tiens Of their lives
instead Of realizing their limitless
power IN THY POWER - and for
give Us all for eur incsmprehens-
IDLE slowness In making use Of that
power.
MAKE them large-hearted In
helping. generous and constructive
in criticizing; keep them from I'M
kind words and frem unkind silenc-
e. and may each home set . noble
standard Of love and beauty. order
and freedom.
Grant that when they lose their
own interests In life they may graft
on tLeir hearts the interests Of
others.
"Grant that they may hold fast
10 their ancient heritage, q COUN-
SELLORS OF GOOD THINGS,
COMFORTERS IN CARES AND
GRIEFS. ORDERING ALL THINGS
SWEETLY AND STRONGLY.
Finally. o Lord. grant that to
live In such times may cleanse rs
from all pettiness and self-seeking.
filling Us with = gallant and un-
daunted spirit. that we may be
difYusers Of life. invigerating all we
meet. Amen" i...... Lucy Seulsby.
y + X
a..
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

Connected TO an automobile exhaust
pipe by hose. device has been in
vented that IS asserted to autornatical-
ly burn the poisonous carbon mon
oxide gas while . car IL stored in
garage.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
The Housekeeper


In war times. We have to make
the most OF what We have. New
recipes must be found to work 100
per cent because some food stufis
are hard 10 get. So save time and
energy by trying out these specials
x \ X
HONEY GLAZED CARROTS
Wash and scrape medium car
ro:s. cut in half: cook covered in
small amount OF boiling sailed water
until tender and most Of water has
evaporated; drain. Combine two
tablespoons honey or sugar, 2 table
spoons margarine. 1. teaspoon graf
ID orange rind and Is teaspoon salt
in skillet Bring 10 boil: add carrots;
simmer about 10 minutes.
Alternate idea: Use 3 cups diced
cooked sweet potato or 3 CUPS diced
cooked rutsbags; omit orange rind
with rutabsga.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

The number of radio receiving sets
licensed IN New Zealand now exceeds
$50, 900. virtually twice as many as
six wears ago. more than 90 per cent
OF the households having permits.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03
HONEY GLAZED CARROTS
CREAMED CELERY
ROOT AND PEAS

Cook 2 cups diced celery root cor
celery covered in small amount
OF boiling sailed water about 20
minutes or until tender and most
OF water has evap6rated Drain and
add liquid from cups cooked peas
Iresh, frozen or canned) and
enough milk 10 make cups. Now
mel; ? tablespoons. margarine in
saucepan. stir in tablespoons flour.
L teaspoon salt and dash OF pepper;
add mlik.vegetable Juice mixture:
cook until thick. stirring constantly.
Add peas and celery root; simmer
) minutes.
MOLASSES RAISIN-NUT BREAD
Flour. enriched, "a. cups
Baking powder. 2 teaspoons
Baking soda. 1. teaspoon
Sugar, Il cup
Salt, u teaspoon
Nuts. chopped. L cup
Raisins. seedless, Il cup
MILK. cup tor Il cup evsporsted
milk plus l. cup wster)
Molssses, a cup
Egg. well beaten.
Shortening. melted, "a cup
Orange rind. grated. teaspoons
Silt flour. add baking powder.
soda. sugar and salt; siit again.: add
nuts and raisins; mix we'll. Com.
bine remaining ingredients; add all
1, once 10 flour mixture. stirring
only enough 20 dsmpen all flour
Sake n well-sreasedslosf pan, in
moderate oven $50 ID about II.
hours
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

I read a beautiful prayer the
other day which think every wo-
man should seriously concentrate
on. and so I am reprinting it hop
ing it will mean something to you.
Clip 1t out and read it every morn
ing.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

when they look at you and wonder as your restless
scratching fingers add more misery those itching
burning. torturing ne-pimples of external cause
-. better do this right about foee
Help yourself get comforting relief plus healing aid
through antiseptic action of Black and White ONT
ment. Soothes out itch and burn. too favorte with
thousands and thousands of happy for over IS
years. You must like it, too. the store where you
buy it will promptly refund purchase price. Demand
the original and genuine Black and White Ointment
today-look for its famous name and trademark.
Use only as directed. ioc. Csc. SOC; save most on
the larger sizes of Black and White Ointment.
Wash yourself thoroughly with mild Black and White
Skin Soap, highly recommended for thorough cleans.
ing. Ask for Black and White Skin Soap. economical
loc, Csc sizes. Sold by dealers everywhere
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

Every family having a member
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-04-03

Your training cen be great help
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-06

W. Cross St, $3.50, F. Peterson,
Sr., shingle roof, 2O7 n. Prospect
St. $3.50.
Mrs. l.. Smith, shingle roof, 1Os
s. Adams St, $3.50; n. Evans,
single roof, 10 W. Ainsworth
Blvd, 5000; Fred Lane. trailer
space, IA f. Cross St. Mrs. Ivy
Walton, new siding on house, 957
Sheridan Ave, SIS; f. Bachelor,
new shingles on house, 1915 Grant
St, 5000.
John Williams, chicken coop,
425 Second Ave, S175; Quilla
Gilman, reshingle roof. 421 JEFF.
ferson Ave. 500; Mrs. Nancy
Adams, garage roof and re-roof.
40 Jefferson St, $145; Charles L.
Barnard, shingle roof, 70l Washte-
nav Ave. 5000; l.. Pitts, siding on
house, 45S Harriet St, $775: Es-
tella Carlock, siding on house, 40
Frederick St, 1910, Rob't Rideout,
roofing and siding. ga Monroe
Ave, $685.; Cleveland Hall. garage.
First Ave. and Harriet St, 5000;
and Walter Pitts. two room house,
Monroe Ave, 5000
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-07-06
DAP Tries New
Check up Method

Chicago. July 6-INS-The whole
sale stopping OF motorists in Wis
consin recently by policemen act
ing on instructions Of Office OF
Price Administration agents arous-
cd so much Indignation that the
OPA abandoned this drive and
adorted secret weapon"
Now that the three-day holiday
Ia over. regional OPA Administra-
tor Raymond s. McKeough disclos-
ed TODAY that the secret weapon
was. and will be in the future. He
said OPA agents merely were post
ed on heavily Travelled highways
and at congregating points for mo-
torists and took the license mum.
bers of motorists suspected OF vlo-
latiug gasoline rationing regula-
tions.
These numbers are forwarded
to the OPA board in the motorists
state, which passes the informa-
ton on to the motorists local ra-
tioning board. This procedure. Nc
Keough said. Is fair" because the
local board most easily can de-
termine II the travel was necessary.