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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

grade Packing
Co. employee
Il think that
the strike was
justined. I feel
that IL the Ne
gro W DIRK ers
don't stick to-
geth er. they
won't get any
thing. The war
is a considera-
ton. but they
must treat al
workers fairly
Two " q m g n
who work al
the p &C arc
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

son. profession
al fighter: y
think that the
strike was JUS
tiled. They
have had this
kind Of trouble
before al Pack
ards II is moth
ing but preju-
dice II Negroes
a r Q z o o d
nough 10 feht
nd die with
rhites on the
,1ttlefelds ~
the world. they
2 T = 4 a o d
l,eside them ="
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

w ayne en-
ployee Il hH-
ure that there
is a war going
on and y man
is qualified for
a position he
should get q
fair chance
The men al
Packard were
transferred by
{ h 2 company
and were due
all conSidera-
tlon that any
men in the
plant we're due
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Dr. BOIS At HAMPTON

HAMPTON INSTITUTE. Va. -
DR. w F B Dubois. formerly head
or the sociology department OF A.
lanta UNIVERSITY and al present d.
rector NJ special research for the
NAACP will visit Hampton in
Sttute on December IS when he
viii appear In me l944-45 lecture
series al the college
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

andrine. Ford
employee: Il
think that the
strike was jus
tilted because
the transferred
men did not re-
ceive fair con-
sideration from
the fore m en-
and inspectors.
War or no war
| think that any
strike is iuSti-
a. A. - it,
rights for all
people"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25
CHARGES HURLED

Meanwhile. charges and counter
charges are made
A spokesman FOR the company
SAYS It's factIoualism in the local
union. The officers and members
OF the local union say lis bunch
OF imported craft union!st poliShcrS
who are endeavoring 10 organize
an all-White craft union
Packards colored workers resent
the busting out ~ thee Negro
poliSherS for alleged inability 10
adapt themselves 20 a new polish
ing JOB in a new department in
three days time Blu; they add
that the grievances Of these three
is not the real cause Of the illegal
walkout. They say this was just
the crowninG act in preconceived
and we'll thought out scheme
whereby prejudlced union stew
ards preiudiced inspectors and
preiudiced foremen intend 20 con-
tnue 10 make II impossible for
Negro workers with high plant
wide seniority 10 qualify for any
thing but the lowest paid foundry
and broom pushing jobs.
One colored employee explained
II this way: The union stewards
and union appointed instructors are
supposed to instruct all newcomers
In their departments. But they
refuse to break-in Negro workers.
The inspectors who are appointed
by the company and the union.
pick flaws even In company-ap-
proved sample parts when present
ed to them by a Negro worker as
a part produced by him. And. An
ally. the company's foremen only
wait for a nod from the union stew
ard or the inspector before pulling
the cOlOred workers card and
sending him back to the employ
ment Office for reaSsignment 10 an
other department and the same
run-arOund all over again"
Now II this Is true. then there Is
a vicious pattern Of outright ra-
cial discrimination which can
easily spread to other plants. The
union must stop II at the place
where II began-at Packard'S
UNION POLICY
But illegal walkouts contrary 20
established union policy only az
gravate the matter. All OF us have
got 10 understand that we cannot
enforce a union policy OF no dis
elimination. by violating a union
policy OF no strikes II simply
does not work that way,
What is needed + strict enforce
meni Of both policies. First. there
should be a thorough going invcS-
tigation by the union TO find out
IL these charges are true. Second.
there must be some Cracking
down" by the union on any local
officer or member-black or white
who rs guilty Of violating either
the unions non-discriminstion poll
icy or lis no-strike pledge And
third. the company must seek out
and discipline those foremen and
inspectors who are guilty OF dis
elimination against Negroes or any
other minority group.
Taking any one or all OF these
three steps is bound to embarrass
some union members and make a
lot OF others downright sore But
in the past the union has never
heSitated 10 do what il believed
was the right thing merely because
OF sympathy for the misguided no.
tons OF some OF lis members. And
il will not hesitate now. Already
the first step outlined above is be-
ing taken The others will follow
in due course
But illegal wslkouu only delay
final sction-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

cational process" 10 work. II that
process has not worked by now. II
Is not going to work In time to
save us from the dangers ahead.
We must move quickly and firmly
now: otherwise, this labor move
ment so painstakingly built Is TO
ing to tumble down on our heads
a victim Of racial. color. religious
and nationality III will.
A relatively small segment Of
management here In Detroit. and
In other war production areas also.
would like nothing better. They
want only . chance TO say. Il told
you So
The army. the navy. and the gov
erument generally from the mayor
10 the authorities in Washington
seem 10 be paralyzed with fright.
Maybe that explains why a
plain clothesman stopped my taxi
block from the Packard plant
last week and ordered me and an
other International Representative
20 identify ourselves and submit
10 being searched
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

] don I see WI, IHcN continue This
discrimination N plants"
Carl Williams, % Euclid street
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25
Enquiring Reporter

Do you think that the recent
strike Of Negroes at Packard's was
justified?
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

out thc~ differences IN some other
than stopping production.
Willie Buster" Peaks. a92 Wat
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

plant live a. nv house and ! SYM
pathize with them II YOU dom
hold on, for your rights. you can
get anything
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-11-25

Johnny Jordan. sS2 Elliot. Hy.
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Henry Lee, 9l4 wilkins. For,
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Paul wimherly Jr- sse z. Alex.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
Delegates Named BY
Veterans Oauohters

At Thursday evenings meeting
in GAR. Hall, Martha A. Beach
Tent, Daughters OF Union Veter-
ans. chose a delegate and alternate
10 the Department convention TO
be in Bay City and voted TO open
a bank account tor the new baby
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Exelby.
Mrs. Exelby is a member OF the
Tent. Mrs. Pearl Raymond presid-
ed. Word has been received from
national headquarters that Mrs.
Raymond has been appointed a ma
tional aide.
The delegate selected for the De
partment convention TO be in Bay
City June 25 and Is is Mrs. Ray
mond, and alternate, Mrs. Edward
Grannis. Mrs. H. v. Clark was APP
pointed historian for the tent.
A letter was read from Mrs. Eliz.
abeth Bacon. Who is in Florida, a
member. and a past department,
president. The mystery box was
won by Mrs. Lowell Lee.
The committee for the next social
meeting is Mrs. +. +. Ensign, Mrs.
Iba Bsssett and Mrs. Fred John.
SON.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12

breakfast at 1880 at the home Of
Mrs. j. A. Geddis. Mrs. David Nicoll
and Mrs. Roy Losey were assisting
hostesses. The breakfast table had
a beautiful arrangement OF pansies
fof the centerpiece.
Mrs. Geddis. chairman. was in
charge OF the meeting. which was
opened with deyotions led by Mrs.
Alya Hunter. who read from Thes.
salonians. 5th chapter. verses one
10 II, and followed with an appro-
pirate prayer.
The annual ~treasurer's report was
read by Mrs. Charles Bohn. Plans
were made for the June meeting,
which will be the last n Of the
season, and will be a picnic at $50
at Riverside Park. June "a.
Mrs. Raymon Bair announced the
Council OF Church Women dessert
meeting. May % in the Congrega-
tional Church at ] o'clock, when
there will be a forum discussion on
How TO Guide Your Children"
The group decided 10 save pieces
for Red Cross lap robes during the
summer to have ready TO work on
in the fall. The sewing meeting al
the church, May % to work on
aprons for the fall fair, was an
nounced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
Breakfasts Feature Final
Meetings OF Pres yterians

Groups two and four OF the Pres
byterlan Women's Union had break
fasts preceding their last regular
meetings, Thursday at the homes
OF members
The breakfast tables for the May
breakfast for group two at the
home OF Mrs. Warren Cakes. were
attractiNely decorated with spring
flowers. Mrs. Lyle Smith was Co
hostess.
Deyotions, opening the business
meeting, were led by d.. Ellen Muir
ray Brown, who had members read
scripture verses. then all repeated
the lords Prayer.
The group discussed ways OF rails
ing money for the coming year. II
was decided 10 have a game party
June 9 al . O'Clock at the home OF
Mrs. Lyle Smith. with Mrs. Cakes.
Mrs. Earl Blakeslee and Mrs. Will
bur Best, in charge. There vas a
discussion on the apron and towel
project for the fall bazaar. The
remainder OF the evening vas spent
socially.
The next meeting will be June 3
AZ the home OF Mrs. Blakeslee.
Group four had IA members and a
former member, Mrs. Fred Lane.
Dearborn. for their May waffle
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12

Mccullough, TO the japanese in Ida.
no; for October. Mrs. Albert
Thayer told OF Frances Priest: for
November, Miss Bertha Lati told
OF her work among the Romanians:
for December Rev. George Jerome,
from the Willow Run Village. an.
nounced the completion OF the Viii
low Run Baptist Chapel and invited
all TO attend the dedication service,
May IA at 3 o'clock. Rev. William
R. Shaw will be the evening speak
err.
Miss Bertha Lati. a missionary
working among the Romanians in
Detroit, addressed the group on the
topic. "Your Children are Not Your
Children after which Mrs. Badger
presented Miss Lati ana Rev. ser
m with gifts from the union. Rev.
Jerome closed the meeting with
prayer.
Committees for the year ap-
pointed by the president are Mrs.
Lawrence lager and Mrs. Leroy
Thayer. program; Mrs. Acie Dodge,
.devotions; Mrs. Patch. Christian
citizenship: Mrs. Arthur Ferguson.
Christian friendliness: Mrs. Jack.
son, literature; Mrs. Patch. White
Cross: Mrs. Osburn and Mrs. Alvin
Anderson. soldiers boxes: Mrs.
Harley Shock and Mrs. John Gran
ger, Needlework Guild: Mrs. Helen
Miller; Mrs. Mack Evey, flowers;
Mrs J. Schill, music. Mrs. Wynn,
pianist; Mrs. Fred Easing. maya.
zines.
The committee who arranged the
birthday party was Mrs. Ridenour.
Mrs. Earl Hubbard. Mrs. Lester
Wright and Mrs. Osburn.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
CONCERT HEARD BY
APPRECIATIVE GROUP

A particularly appreciatiye audi.
ence Thursday evening at the An.
nual Spring Concert at the Normal
College, heard Mrs. Emily Mutter
Adams, violinist. as guest soloist.
Mrs. Adams, who for many ear
has been concert-mistress OF the
Normal College Symphony, il a
member OF the Detroit Symphony
Orchestra.
The concert was presented by the
combined organizations OF the Col.
lege Conservatory OF Music, under
the direction OF Prof. Haydn Nor.
gan. Participating in the program
were the College Choir, Sophomore
Ensemble, the Mems Ensemble, and
the Junior.Senior Ensemble.
Accompanies for the program
were Miss Marian Capron, Miss
Virginia Smith, Miss Marilyn Stern.
berg. and Donald Carlson. Mrs.
Adams was accompanied by Miss
Sylvia Plann.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
Delegates Named, Officers
Installed by Baptist Group

Delegates 10 the Workers Confer
ence at Hillsdale were appointed,
Baptist Women's MON and circle
officers we're installed. and commit.
tee chairmen for the year were ap.
pointed at the May meeting of the
union. Thursday evening in the So
cial hall OF the church. Mrs. Harold
Badger presided. Mrs. Leroy
Thayer used as her theme for the
deyotions. Motherhood reading
from Exodus and Mark, and spoke
Of the privileges. responsibilities
and beauty OF motherhood. She read
an appropriate poem entitled my
Mother In closing. Mrs. Dan Patch
offered prayer. and Mrs. Crawford
Wynne played a piano selection.
1t was voted 10 give 81, besides
all articles that a. be spared, TO
the Needlework Guild. Members re-
ported III are Mrs. b. A. Gleason
and Mrs. Harry Fogg. Announce
ment was made Of the Wayne Asso.
citation annual missionary meeting
10 be az the Bethany Church, Por.
tiac, May &c. and members were
urged 10 attend. II was voted 10
send the circle presidents, Mrs.
Dan Patch Of circle one, Mrs. Alvin
Anderson, circle two; Mrs. Fred
Easing, circle three. 10 the Workers
Conference at Hillsdale, July 5 to
s.
The committee appointed 10 ar.
range for a party for the Junior
choir. early in June, is Mrs. Delmar
Noungs. Mrs. Warren Jackson and
Mrs. Thayer. Mrs. Patch announced
the Council Of Church Women des-
sert 10 be at the Congregational
Church. May % at / o'clock and
urged all to attend. It was voted to
omit the July meeting and have a
picnic in August.
Mrs. Milford Osburn, installing
officer. installed the union and cir.
Gle officers and committee chair
men in an impressive ceremony.
For the birthday party for mis-
s~ionaries. members we're invited by
Mrs. Glenn Ridenour, chairman. 10
be seated az the u tables represent
ing each OF the 10 months OF the
year. Al the January table. Mrs.
Dale Bulls told about a missionary
whose birthday was in January:
Mrs. Dan Ohlinger. for February,
told OF a missionary in China. Dr..
Thompkins: Mrs. Burnie Rossbach
for March, told about Ruth Daniels
In India Mrs. G. Z. Smith. a mis-.
sionary in the Belgian Congo, and
her work, we're described by Mrs.
Graeme Conrad for April: Mrs.
Patch read a letter from Mrs. Rosa.
lie Oleson. Kodak. Alaska, for
May; Mrs. Walter Evans. for June,
told about Fannie ~Goodgame. who
Is working among negroes in De
troit: Mrs. Charles Alban. for July
told about Edward Yook, a mission
airy in California: FOR August, Mrs
Delmar Youngs told OF Mary Muir
ray. a trailer camp missionary In
Detroit; Mrs. Paul Hatch, for Sep
! tember, told OF a missionary, MARY
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
MISS ALTA GABLE
WORTHY ADVISOR

New officers to serve Assembly
number 20. order OF Rainbow for
Girls, for the next four months,
elected at Thursday evenings regu'
lar meeting, are Miss Alta Gable,
worthy advisor; Miss Mary Alice
Wilbur, worthy associate advisor;
Miss Joyce Benedict, charity; Miss
Ruth Rogers, hope; Miss Angel
Niles, faith. The officers will be in
stalled at the next special meetini
OF the assembly, May 20.
Miss Ethel Cooley, Chicago, grano
representative 10 the state OF Mich
igan from Illinois, a visitor, was
escorted TO the East. Others escort
ed TO the East were Mrs. William
Lowe, worthy matron OF the order
OF Eastern Star, Mrs. Hubert Hol-
loway, past mother advisor, OF the
assembly, and Miss Helen Craw-
ford, past grand religion and past
worthy advisors, Misses Vera Hol-
loway. Jean Johnston and Alexine
Fox. Advisory board members pres
ent were Mrs. Harry Faulkner and
Mrs. William Crawford.
Announcement was made OF the
spring formal dance May IS in the
Ypsilanti High School gymnasium.
which is open TO all. The co-chair-
men are Misses Carol Schaab and
Marjorie Bell.
Refreshments were served, honor
ing the guest Miss Cooley, by the
advisory board in the Red room,
at the close OF the meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
DELIGHTFUL SHOWER
GIVEN MISS MENZI

A delightful personal shower for
Miss Gertrude Menzi was given by
five OF her friends. Misses Lucy
Brand, Susap Eckley. Jean Ed.
wards, cleo Plom and Joan Sturm,
Thursday evening in the faculty
lounge OF Charles McKenny Hail.
Various games were played by
the IS guests with prizes going 10
Miss Mary Ellen Speer and Miss
Jean Parsons.
The table centerpiece. where re-
freshments OF cake. ice cream and
coffee were served. was a small fig.
ure OF a bride and lovely flower ar
rangement OF sweet peas. flanked
with burning tapers. Miss Betty
Ann Menzi, sister OF the bride.
elect. poured.
Miss Menzi opened her MANY
lovely gifts placed under a brightly
decorated parasol.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
PROSPECT P.T.A.
NAMES OFFICERS

New officers for the Prospect
Parent Teachers Association were
elected and plans for the school
picnic were made at the last bust.
ness meeting OF the season, which
was followed by a talk by Miss
Cornelia Everard. school nurse, on
"The Work OF the School Nurse"
Thursday evening at the school.
Mrs. Frank Lidke is vice leader;
the leader will be elected at the fall
meeting; Mrs. o. s. Waldenmyer,
secretary; Mrs. Ernest Skelt, treas
urer: Mrs. Robert Sechrest, press
reporter.
For the school picnic in June.
the mothers are to provide the noon
luncheon, and the faculty members.
the entertainment.
Miss Everard told OF the work OF
the school nurse. She discussed at
length, five phases OF her work.
school environment in relation 10
health; health education for both
child and adult; control of commun-
icable diseases; first aid; discovery
and remedy OF physical defects.
First grade mothers served the
luncheon at the close OF the meet
ing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
MORE ALTAR FACTS
GIVEN TO SOCIETI

In a talk before the Altar Society
OF ST. John Church, Thursday eve
ming. Rev. FIR. John Larkin reviewed
what he had explained previously,
about the articles used on the altar
and the necessity for having them
lined with gold. He discussed fur.
theF, the vestments, explaining that
they are sacramentals and that
they were the ordinary dress OF the
early Christian days. Today they
are the ceremonial dress for the
church, the same as other organiza,
tons have ceremonial dress. He ex-
planned the five colors, white ex-
pressing purity and glory to God;
red for celebrating martyrdom
purple for penance; black for sor-
row. green for hope.
At the business meeting. Mrs.
Roy Connolly was appointed presi-
dent by Fl. Larkin. to serve unit.
the regular election in September.
Mrs. Connolly will fill the vacancy
made by the resignation OF Mrs.
P. r. Rectenwald, who has moved
to Bowling Green, o. The new abs
were presented under the chair
manship OF Mrs. F. A. Dupont.
Mrs. Fred f. Dupont was ap-
pointed chairman OF the coopera-
tive supper for the next regular
meeting. which will be the last one
until September.
The remainder OF the evening
was spent socially.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
Domestic Daughters
60 10 Ann Aroor

About nine members OF the Do
nestle Daughters Extension group
attended the annual Achievement
Day OF the W%ashtenaw County
Home Economics Extension groups
in the Ann Arbor Masonic Temple,
Thursday.
Four members OF the group, Mrs.
George Milne. chairman, Mrs. j. A.
Henneke, Mrs. Harold Gregg and
Mrs. Douglas Leffler. participated
in the afternoon program present
ing a playlet, I'VE Save for Uncle
Sam" O.
Living All Your Life" vas the
subject chosen by Mrs. Myrtle Lab.
bit, who stressed need OF friend.
ship, neighborliness, religion, books
and hobbies.
Among the speakers were Miss
Edna V. Smith, state home demon
stratlon leader, who is resigning
after % years work in home eco.
Monies: II. s. Osler, county a~gricul-
tural agent; Kenneth Russell. EN-.
Urgency farm labor placement man.
ager. Miss Frances Wilson, Wash
tenaw County home demonstration
agent, spoke on achievements OF
Washtenaw County women in the
year 1943 and 1914 and announced
the program for 1914 and 1915.
Mrs Edward wise. county chair
man, welcomed the group.
The Domestic Daughters group
contributed 10 the Achievement day
display with remodeled clothing
and pieces OF remodeled furniture
The next group meeting will be
June =.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-12
ENNEDY-M'FADDEN
RITES IN DETROIT

St. Pauls Cathedral. Detroit, was
the beautiful setting, Thursday eve
ming at $50 for the marriage OF
Miss Sally McFadden, daughter OF
DR.. and Mrs. Basil l.. Connolly, De.
troit. and PFC. John d. Kennedy.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Chester
Kennedy, Ypsilanti, Rev. Kirk B.
U Ferrall, dean OF the Cathedral,
officiating. The altar was adorned
with white flowers in silver vases
n groupings OF baskets OF white
flowers and lighted c~andelabra
along the chancel rail. Before the
ceremony Cameron Mclean sang
Because accompanied by the ca
thedral %organist. who also played
the wedding marches.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Mary Lou McFadden.
as maid OF honor, and a sister. Miss
Carol McFadden, Miss Mary Leigh
Hughes, a cousin. and Misses June
Retzlan, Florence Atwood and Bet
~ Needham. Rock Island Arsenal.
III. as bridesmaids, and little Diane
Filter as flower girl. Jay Hunting
ton, Psi Epsilon brother of the
groom, was best man, and Jerry
Ludington, a cousin OF the groom,
and Otis Schorling. Don Hegger-
man. Noel CampDen and Roger F.
Smith, fraternity brothers from
the University, were ushers.
The brides gown OF frost white
net. was fashioned with long fitted
bodice, sweetheart neckline, puffed
sleeves and full skirt, with veil OF
Illusion fastened into an heirloom
cap of rose pointe lace. She wore
pearls and carried an arm bouquet
OF white roses and stephanotis.
The gowns OF the maids were in
University OF Michigan colors.
maize and blue. The maid OF honor
wore sky blue organza. styled with
extremely full skirt. tight fitted
bodice and short puffed sleeves. She
carried Talisman roses and wore
n in her hair. The bridesmaids
gowns were like that OF the maid
OF honor, Misses Retzlaff and Carol
McFadden in blue and the others
in yellow marquisette.
All carried yellow daisies and car
nations and wore white daisies in
their hair. Little Diane wore a sky
blue gown and carried a basket OF
rose petals. Mrs. Connolly wore
dusty blue chiffon and Mrs. Ken
nedy was gowned in delft blue
crepe. Both mothers wore gardeniss
in their hair.
A reception followed az the Con.
molly residence, Burlingame Ave.
spring flowers from their countr
home at Harbor Beach adorned the
rooms. The table in the dining room
with Italian lace cover. was cen
tered with the wedding cake and
lighted by candles in antique crvs.
tai candelabra.
F~orty-fiye guests came from Ypsi.
lanti and forty Sorosis sisters OF the
bride from University OF Michigan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy left ON a
short wedding trip. the bride wear.
ing a travelling suit and navy Goa,
and accessories Later the bride
will resume her studies at the Uni.
Versity Of Michigan and the groom
VIII report TO Camp Pickett, Va.
His furlough has been extended so
that he and his bride may meet nj,
brother. Capt. Yates Kennedy. who
VIII arrive Tuesday with his wife
and baby from Abilene, Texas.