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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-09-29

he was employed at the Southern
Kraft Division of the Interna-
tionai Paper Company 1t kreoie.
He entered The armed forces.
July is, 1912.
Roy MabrY Eligible For Petty
Officer Rating
The Public Relations office OF
the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station announces that Roy f.
Mabry, %, of Eastlawn. Pasca-
gouIa. is eligible TO qualify for
the petty officer rate Of signal
man third class. since MS gradu-
alton recently from the Naval
Training School Signals al the
University OF Illinois at Urbana.
Ill. This means that the blue
Jacket has successfully completed
a course IN receiving and send
ing InternatoaI code b. bIinker
searehiight ana semaphofe. He
also received Instruction N the.
use Of the pelorus and navigator's
range finder. as wei is III the
fundamentals Of weather. tides.
ligbt ana sound. optics ana cleo
tHieitg.
Pvt. Lois Hilliard Al Fort
Ogleihorpe. Ca.
PYt Lois billiard daughter of
Nj. and Me-. J. & HilHaHd Of Pas
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
War Bond Sales
Get Big Boost
In Dec. Concert

The War Bond Concert by the
Detroit Symphony Orchestra on
Dec. 2 was more Of a success than
the sponsors had even dreamed of.
Admission to the concert with Jose
phine Antoine. soprano. and Clau-
dio Arrau. pianist, Karl Kruger
conducting. was by the purchase of
q bond only, and II has been esti-
mated that the sales totals will
have reached more than $4,000, 900
when the Anal checks have been
made.
Hurok's Ballet Theatre will pre-
sent 5 performances with the De-
troit Symphony on Dec. IA. IS, 16,
II with a matinee on the II. The
star dancers include Mana Gollner.
Nora Kaye, Hugh Laing. Lucia
Chase. Rosella Hightower, Paul
Petrof. Dimitri Romanoff, Janet
Reed, Anthony Tudor, John Kriza.
Alicia Alfonso, Nicholas Orion,
Harold Lang. Richard Reed and
numerous others who have scored
greatly during the Fall season of
this company. BY special arrange
ment prima donna ballerina Tam
ara Toumanova Is starring with the
ballet this season. There are classic
and modern numbers TO be per-
formed each selected for its popu-
lar appeal Among the ballets
scheduled are Swan Lake" Fan
cy Free" (first time in Detroit),
Graduation Ball" Waltz Acadia
my" pillar Of Fire" Princess
Aurora" "Tally-Ho' thrst time in
this city, "Petrouchka," Grand
Pasde Deux." Peter and the Wolf"
Lilac Garden" and ''Bluebeard."
This event Of major importance
caused John Martin, critic of the
New York Times. to recently term
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Mission Officer
To Liberia On
Way To Africa

WASHINGTON - The fourth
member of the all-Negro Public
Health Mission sent to Liberia by
the United States at the request OF
the Liberian Government is now
enroute to Monrovia, capital Of the
West African Republic, the Public
Health Service, Federal Security
Agency, announced today. He Is
Harold B. Jordan. 33, Of 8l9 Twen-
tieth street, N. Z. Washington. DC,
who will serve as administrative
assistant and fiscal officer Of the
mission.
Three other members Of the mis-
sion, who have arrived in Liberia,
are Senior Surgeon John Baldwin
West, Its director. a former major
In the Medical Corps Of the Army
OF the United States who was re-
leased to the Public Health Ser
vice; Sanitary Engineer Granville
Writ Woodson and John Paul
Davies, maintenance superintend-
ent.
The mission will conduct what il
expected to be a five-year health
ana SdnltdtlOH pIOBIdiu uhcCtcu
primarily to the control Of COM
municable diseases. Its aim will be
to protect military personnel and
transients from the United States
and other Allied nations against
malaria and other communicable
diseases and reduce the chances Of
their transmission to the United
States.
Mr.. Jordan, who was born in
Richmond. Va, April 81. 1911, was
cashier of the Industrial Bank OF
Washington when he Joined the
Public Health Service 10 become a
member Of the mission. He received
his bachelor of science degree from
Virginia Union university at Rich
mond in 1882 and studied banking
and finance at the Columbia Uni
versity School Of Commerce from
1882 to 1894. He is treasurer of the
Southwest Community House
Washington. a member OF the
executive committee Of the Wash
ington Emergency Housing Com
mittee and chairman Of the Geor-
gia Avenue USO finance committee.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Social Worker
Has disappointment
To Atlanta Univ.

Mrs. Gertrude Nabrit Thomas,
1885 graduate Of the Atlanta Uni
versity School Of Social Work and
a native Georgian, now resident OF
Inwood, Long Island, who has just
been appointed as travelling field
work supervisor for her alma
mater.
Mrs. Thomas Is for the moment
engaged in visiting social agencies
where students Of the school are
doing out-of-town field work in
Washington, D. c., Baltimore, Nd,
Wilmington, Del, Newark and
Montclair. N. j., Philadelphia, Pa,
New York and Buffalo. N. Y, Hart
ford and Bridgeport, Conn.,, Boston,
Mass, and many other cities on the
Eastern Seaboard.
Mrs. Thomas who has previously
held responsible positions In the
social work feld in Washington,
D. c., and New York, N. Y, will be
remembered best as Gertrude Ma
brit. She is now the wife OF DR..
Joseph N. Thomas, physician Of
Tnwood. L. l., and the daughter Of
Rev. J. M. Nabrit who since 1891
has served as secretary Of the Nat
ional Baptist Convention and who
has just resigned as president Of
the American Baptist Theological
Seminary to accept a pastoratc in
Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Thomas 10
also sister of DR.. James N. Nabrit,
assistant to the president Of How
ard university, Washington, d. c.
She obtained her undergraduate
degree from Talladega college
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
LITTLE ROCK
SCHOOL BOARD
PLAN pRoDED

LITTLE ROCK. Akron Nov. 80.
the NAACP hlsd Ito brief with the
U. s. District Court Of Appeals for
the Eighth Circuit In the case Of
Susie Morris w. Board OF Directors
Of the Little Rock Special School
District. The appeal 10 from q judg-
ment rendered by the District Court
Of the u. S. for the Eastern District
Of Arkanxas Diminishing the com.
plant dled last March 10.
Susie Morris. Q teacher In the
Little Rock school system hled
complaint against the Board early
in lA42. alleging that the defend
ants over 2 long pariod Of years
consistently m4intlin<d I policy Of
paying NsSro H9chers and ptihcl.
pals In the public schools Of Little
Rock legs salary than that paid
white teachers aud principals pos
sessing the came professional quail
hcations, licenses 9rd experiences
In the exercise Of TIE same duties.
piScriminStion
The complainant alleged further
that such DISCRIMINATION Is being
practiced against all Negro teachers
and principals In Little Rock and
10 based solely upon their race or
color. in violation of the 18th
amendment to the u. s. Constitu-
ton.
IN denying these allegations the
defendants attempted to show dur
ing the trial which lasted q full
week, that teachers were rated
without discrimination on account
Of race or color and that the diff
erences in salaries were based sole
ly on teaching worth. which in
cluded such values as "merit and
standing in the community" This
Represents the first time any similar
case has gone to the Circuit Court
Of Appeals on the question of
school board rating methods for
teachers. II il we'll eStablished In q
series Of cases that 1t is unconstitu-
tional to pay Negro teachers less
salary than whites possessing the
same qualifications and performing
the same duties II that distinction
Is based on race or color.
After the school board files it,
brief with the circuit court, the
date will be set for argument on
the appeal. Attorneys for the appel.
liant are Thurgood Marshall. special
counsel, and local counsel J. r.
Booker.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Introducing: JAWS
Alert Florence Walton

thoroughly established union off,
cial and leader. Heartening to me
as Q woman. were her accomplish
ments: she Is an inspector Of 60
milimeter castings. shop steward, a
member Of the Chicago Industrial
Council OF all CLIO Chicago unions.
a member Of the Joint council OF
the Is units OF her amalgamated
local. And all this since she started
work in the National Malleable and
Steel Castings Plant in May. 1913,
and she joined the union in July,
l943. She works and fights, too, as
the wife Of wounded veteran,
who Is now in government hos
pital in Montgomery. Ala.
Explaining her interest in prob
lens and forces outside her own
personal life she said. Before the
war I was a housewife. But / was
always active in the National Me-
gro Congress and community clubs.
I've always been union-minded.
Then when the CIO took a definite
stand on the Negro question, that
stimulated my interest"
tive always felt that something
should be done about the Negro
question as a whole. I've never APP
proved of discrimination and or
ganization is the only outletw She
was born In Greenville. S. c., and
came to Chicago in 1927 - this
eager fighter for her race and her
union.
At her plant, she estimated that
there were only 400 women out of
u 600 workers. and naturally in
her department, there are more
men than women: and they are
mostly white while the women are
mostly Negro. She finished high
school. and since that time, took
public speaking at the Abraham
Lincoln school in Chicago, sent by
her local, and is now taking "Prin-
ciples of Trade UnioniSn" in this
workers school.
II would like to stay in the plant
after the war. We don't have any
trouble there. We have good lead
ership in our union and we don't
believe in discriminatory tactics.
Our shop chairman is colored, and
We have a colored chief steward:
while the Bargaining and Griev-
ance committees are mixed"
When asked how she found the
hotels attitude, she answered. "The
railway station starter for cabs
wouldn't believe was coming here
The doorman here wouldn't look al
me and I had to carry my own lug.
gage In. but after I got inside the
management and the bell boys have
| haeD worry Miro"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Veteran 3 Group
Welcomes Race
On Equal Basis

WASHINGTON. D. c. - (NNPA)
The existence Of q new veterans
organization which L. committed
to the full migration of Negroes
was revealed by Capt Grant
Reynolds. former army chaplain.
whose outspoken interest In the
welfare Of Negro soldiers and vet
Grams led to his honorable dis
charge from the Army. Capt.
Reynolds var the luncheon guest
speaker OF the Capital Press Club
last week.
The new organization Is the
A mericsn Veterans Committee
with headquarters In New York
City. Reynolds has been invited to
become q member OF the organizs-
tons Planning Committee. which
ht has accepted.
The organization Is recommend
Ing to III Warrington Committee
that they urge immediate passage
OF Senate bill 1892. which would
make II q federal crime to assault
or kill q man In uniform Of the
United States Army, Navy or
Marine Corps. II Is prepared to 60
to the bat against cases of unjust
imprisonment of Negro soldiers
growing out OF discriminatory prac-
tees Of the Armed Services. II Is
in accord with the view that q
qualified Negro should be appointed
assistant administrator Of Veterans
Affairs In the government
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
NEED HOUSING
FOR Defense
WORKERS NOW

wASHING TON Critically,
needed housing for Negro aircraft
ordnance. forge and foundry work
ers in Chicago. Cleveland. Benton
Hsrbor. Mich, and other heavy
war industry centers is included
among the $4,000 housing units
nccesSitated through a shift in the
demand Of the armed forces for
different types OF equipment and
ammunition. John B. Blsndford. Jr..
Administrator Of the National
Housing Agency, revealed this
week.
With more than 100000 units
for the exclusive use Of war work.
ers complete since the start OF the
emergency. and another 81 800 I'M
der construction, an urgent need
for an additional $4,000 accommo-
dstions has developed 10 permit re-
cruitnent OF necessary workers and
10 keep present workers on the
Sob.
Included in the emergency pro-
gram will be approximately 500 in
dustry units for Negro civilian war
workers in the aircraft industry in
Chicago, and approximately 500
family dwelling units for local
families in that city. AS estimated
200 family dwelling units are
planned for Negro workers In the
heavy truck and heavy ammunition
industries in Cleveland. Ohio and
approximately 100 dormitory units
will be erected for Negro forge and
foundry workers in Benton Harbor.
Mich. Provisions for Negro workers
ere also planned in other critical
centers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Nv LILLIAN SCOTT

One Of the women contributing
most, regardless of race. to the re-
cent JAW Women's Conference
held here was brisk. alert Mrs.
Florence Walton of Chicago. A
trade unionist and a believer In
Negro equality to her fnger-tips,
this sticky. brown-complexioned
woman kept things poppin &
throughout the sessions.
But to imply that Mrs. Walton Is
q mere sensationalist would be a
gross misinterpretation Of the acute
analysis Of problems. While she
talks fast, and admits II, there is
always more than thread Of logic
and understanding running through
her heated statements. Reiterating
her stand on seniority, she said in
her room at the Book Cadillac. I'm
my opinion IL they can make spe-
cial provisions for returning vet
Grams, union officials. shop stew
ards, there should be some provi-
sion made for women and Negroes
now in industry"
Mrs. Walton speaks as a new
conner to industry, but also as
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16

Three young men were held for
investigation Of robbery armed this
week by police who accused them
OF robbing a Western Union once
a.T32l Jos. Campsu avenue.
Held were Sims Daniels, 20. OF
ce7 Farnsworth: Charles J. Hollo-
way. 10. OF SIS Grstiot and Carl
Anderson Lokhart. 20, of 700 Chene
street Amount Of money involved
In the alleged robbery was not dis
closed by the police report.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Counsel And
UniOnist On Air

NEW YORK. - Dec. 20. on sta
ton WEVD G0:l5-l0:45 p. M.
Thurgood Marshall. famous jurist
and special counsel for the NAACP
will broadcast the story OF the As
sociation's fght for equal educa-
tional facilities. Sharing the pro-
gram will be Mrs. Rose v. Russell,
legislative representative Of the
New York Teachers Union. who
will present proposals. for similar
detectives In New York. Copies Of
speeches NAV be obtained by writ
ing to Miss Consuelo c. Young. d.
rector Of the broadcasts, altar the
proeram.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Lena HOrne's Role
New Achievement

NEW YORK. - Appreciation for
the stellar role accorded Lena
Horne on the CBS-Roma Wine
broadcast, Nov. 0 at 8 pm, was ex-
pressed in a letter to the company
by NAACP secretary, Walter White
recently.
In the hope that many Negro
and white Americans would show
similar gratitude in tangible ways
to the company. Mr.. White said,
will you permit me to express
appreciation 70 you for your initia-
tive in breaking new ground In
starring Miss Lena Horne in "Sus-
pense." 1t was q fine job on both
your part and hers"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Virginia League
Raps Poll Tax

WASHINGTON. D. c. - (NNPA)
Efforts to have the special session
of the Virginia Legislature consider
repeal Of the state poll tax law at
its session on Dec IL. were made
by the Virginia Electoral Reform
League. The special session was
called as a constitutional conven-
ton TO consider the matter Of the
soldier vote. declared unconstitu-
tional as provided in the state by
the State Supreme Court.
The League is one OF a number
Of groups favoring outright repeal
Of the poll tax as a prerequisite for
voting.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Lemon Juice Recipe
Checks Rheumatic
Pain Quickly

n you suffer from yhsumatio. srtAritis o.
bsuritis pain. try this simple tnsxpsnsivs
bone recips that thousands ~ are using. Get
supply, to-day. Mix II with . quart sf
water. ada the Juice Of . lemons. IT'S easy.
no trouble At all and pleasant. Tea nssd
sniy . tsblespoenfuis two times . day:
orr .itA,s . = ss,r'ssssn srniSs,
d no quickly leave and II you do not feel
better. return the empty psckags and RUE.
VII est ysa nsthinS 70 try % II 10 sold
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sais sad rsosmmsndsd b. drus stores
ovsryvhsre.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16

lsts have done for them. This sentls fermu-
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W. Fullerton; Wright 4 Lawrence, 80 =.
Washington. and ether good DRUG stores.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
NAME ALABAMA VET ADVISOR

MONTGOMERY. Ala.-tANPl-
Charles Orr, president Of the Ala
bsma State Teachers association
and member Of the faculty OF Ala
bana A. and NJ. college. has been
appointed to the State Veterans
Educational Advisory Committee.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Leaders Debate
Communist Stand

CHICAGO.-The question "Have
Communists Quit Fighting for Ne
gro Rights" is answered by four
prominent Negro leaders in the
December issue Of Negro Digest
published here.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
LANDLORD. RooMER FIGHT

An argument between a landlord
and a roomer ended this week when
the landlord, Mack Clark, 81, OF
933 Livingstone street was struck
over the head with an axe by the
roomer. Henry Smith, S.. Of the
above address.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
Remarkable Treatment for
STOMACH DISTRESS
From too much Stomach Acid

Are yeu tortured with
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aoidt Use Of the "a.
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In bringing csmfsrting
relief to hundreds Of
such cases. Sincerely
grateful people tell sf
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16

Eleven thousand farmer -committee-
men and supervisors Of the Farm Sc
curity Administration have been at
work this fall making thorough
analysis of problems confronting fam
ily-type formers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16

the Ballet Theatre ''incomparably
superior to that of any other organ
ization in the field"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16

Modern nfs WITH In c>ss.iss hurry
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16
She sGys "rry This
LEMON JUICE
MIXTURE
10 relieve
missrles OF
RHEUMATIC PAIN"

eve esd Allsnru with lemon iuies Toe
six moaths. I have aches and pains caused
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Are you uGsfins from ths aches and
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16

Symptoms Of disturbsd Kidney functioa
nay be nassins beeksehs. persistent head
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-12-16

The RIAsON DOAN's
ARE FAMOUS
Al c-sr the eountyy
sr.ssf.l Peepls tel
othesi .'0esn's hsvs
helped MEL Trecom-
m~rd thew % yeu."
That h Why We ssy,
<sh your n~iShbo~i
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-01

4 BRA. The SeoIes. is the seventh sign
OF the 1odioc. n wos looked upon
os scoIe-beom by the eorIy Hebrews
ond Egyptions. while TO the Chinese it wos
first Oregon ond Iofer on sheovenIy
boIonce. Virgil ceIebroied in verse its
oppeoronee in the sky os fixing the time
for formers 10 pIont their winter groin.
(See Next Poge)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-29
Real Estate
Houses For Sale

Unusual
Homes
$500 DOWN Buys 8 room bungalow
nicely located ou West side. Full
basement wiki dark room for
photo work or other hobby Also
good . car garage panelled on
ms de hall n which would
make a fine work SHOP, Lot $50
fee. deep Here rs Your chance
l. buy "A well located home on
Ed terms. Price is right too,
only $1,000.
on THE WATER: Yes, on the
water, Vet close 60 the heart Of
Npsi. Deluxe room brick home
with lot running from Huron
Street back 90 the river Large
porch. Stokcr Extra lavRtory.
Many other features, Sl0,50o.
DWIGHT ST one OF the newer
homes near Prospect school. Up
stairs has been finished Off into
3rd bedroom. Chrome bath fix
lures. Recreation room. Owner
has gone into service. $3.50,
with $1,000 down, balance on Ed
terms,
PROSPECT ST; This dandy five
room bungalow is now vacant
and buyer can move right in.
Last family 20 occupy this home
lived there l. years and gave
TT excellent care Basement gar
age Large attic. Lot lG5 feet
deep. Down payment is very low
and price IS much less than sim
liar homes nearby have been
selling for.
10 ROOMS: 4 big brick home. only
y block from down town. Ideal
location for income nurpoSes.
Owners arc leaving state and
price has been cut from $4,000
TO $4,000.
Ehnan & Greensfreet
r + AL TO r 6
40 w Michigan. Phone 1877
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-29
thran & Gree0sfreet
K + AL T O r 6
40 w. Michigan. Phone 1877

INCOME BUNGALOW. 3 and 4. 3
bedrooms down, up. complete
bathrooms. h'm't recreation room,
stoker steam heat. All fully IN
sulated on 20 n. lot car garage,
paved driveway. Owner, 1927 Smith
St, Milan. Phone sos.
NEW MODERN HOME. , bedrooms.
air conditioning. OH burner fur
mace. Fun basement. Large lot.
COlorcd plastercd walls, $4,000.
Terms. 81 y. LaMay.
6 ROOM BUNGALOW. bath, furnace
excellent basement, $4,000. Terms
$3.50 down. III. Poet, Realtor, Il9
Pearl St. Phone 1871. near stores