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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1944-11-17
Steelman Resigns Effective Nov. Is
AS Head of Cancellation Service
To Take Months Vacaton-First In Ten Years; No Plans
Made Yet For His Future

Washington, D. C.-John R. Steel
man, director of the United States
Cancellation Service, has resigned, eff
fective November Is.
Steelman, who served as head of
the service, unit of the Department
of Labor, for the past z years stated
that he had made no definite plans
for his future except to take a month S
vacation-his first in 10 years.
1t was understood that Steelman
has before him proposals to take in
dustrial relations jobs in several ba-
sic industries, as well as teaching Of
fers from two large universities.
During his tenure, Steelman trans
formed the conciliation service from
an industrial relations "fire depart
ment" which was customarily called to
settle strike to an agency which has
devoted most Of it's time to settling
disputes before they reach the strike
stage.
Approximately 80 per cent of all
wartime labor disputes which came
before the Government were settled
by the conciliation service.
Steelman taught at Vanderbilt,
Harvard, and Alabama College before
joining the conciliation service in
1884.
No successor to Steelman was an
nounced.
Under Steelman, five administra-
tive regions with 25 field offices have
been set up. In 1888, about 81 per cent
Of the 1867 cases involving 1,383,000
workers handled by the service were
strikes. Of the $4,000 cases involv-
ing IL million workers, handled in the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1944-11-17

year June 30, 1914, only II per cent
were strike cases.
In accepting the resignation which
was rendered originally July 1, Sc
cretary of Labor Frances Perkins
praised Steelman for stressing "the
development and promotion of good
industrial relations between labor and
management"
ga larger and larger part of the
work of the SERVICE" Miss Perkins
said, "has been advisory and preven-
tive of strikes and stoppages of work,
as compared to the use of the service
only for handling a strike after the
event."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1944-11-17
AFL-Endorsed Candidates Win In Most Congressional
Contests

Washington, d. C.-AFL President
William Green hailed the election re-
suits not only as mandate for Pres
ident Roosevelt but for basic issues in
which labor is vitally interested.
Isolationism, he declared, was over
whelmingly rejected by the American
people, while such goals as quick vic
tory and jobs for all in the postwar
period were endorsed by acclama-
tion."
To win these goals, Mr.. Green called
upon all Americans, regardless of
party affiliations, to wash out cam
paign antagonisms and unite for vic
tory in the war and in the peace.
Particularly gratifying, Mr.. Green
declared, were the results of most
Congressional contests, which showed
that most of the candidates endorsed
by the AFL in accord with it's nom
partisan political policy triumphed.
Another big break for labor came
when the voters of California by an
indicated two to one majority defeated
the proposed State Constitutional
amendment banning the union shop
CAS- this edition went to press, no
conclusive returns on the fate of SIM
liar proposals in Florida and Arkansas
were available).
The text of Mr.. Green's comment
on the elections, phoned from his
home in Ohio where he went to vote,
follows:
"The results of the election consti-
tute a mandate not only for the
President and his party but for GER
tain basic issues.
"The American people in this cleo
tion have overwhelmingly rejected
isolationism. That should be clear
to everyone and it is the best possi-
BILE augury for the establishment of
lasting peace based upon international
cooperation.
"Both major tickets promised to
drive forward to victory in this war in
the shortest possible time and to press
for program Of economic security,
with jobs for all, in the postwar
period. These major goals, therefore,
have been endorsed by acclamation.
"To attain them, however, it is vital
that both sides forget and forgive the
bitterness engendered by the political
campaign and that all Americans
march forward united as never before
toward prompt victory and enduring
peace.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1944-11-17
Green Halls Vote Results
AS Triumph For Labor
Federal Workers Gain

Washington, D. C. ULNS) The
American Federation of Government
Employees, AFL affiliate, is pushing
a nationwide membership drive and
is getting results. New lodges have
just been organized in Orangeburg
and Greenwood, S. c., cambridge, Ca,
Fort Worth, Texas, Enid, Okla, and
Detroit, Mich.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1944-11-17

'It is still too early to Judge defi-
nitely the outcome of contests in Con-
gress but the returns now in show
that an overwhelmingly large number
of candidates endorsed by the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, in accord
ance with its non-partisan political
policy have won"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1944-11-17
SEWING CABINETS

Caswell Runyan. Keep all
your sewing equipment to-
gether in this handy cabi-
net. Completely outfitted
with thread and darning cot
ton. Mahogany or walnut
finish.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Nv GLADYS MILLS

The sorors of Zcta chapter. lota
Phi Lambda sorority. have COM
plc;ed their plans for the Book
Shelf tea. which will be held in
March al which tine they will do
nate a shelf OF books 20 branch
Of the public library An elaborate
program has been arranged. John
c. Dancy will be the principal
speaker
The books which have been pur-
chased by the sorority deal with
the achievements and contributions
OF the Negro 10 present affairs and
20 history. This project has been a
national feature Of the sorority for
several years. but this VIII mark
lis first time for the local chapter.
Members OF lota Phi Lambda be-
lieve that the best way 10 prepare
for the postwar period is TO use the
present time TO acQuaint the people
OF Detroit, with tho contributions
that the Negro has Tade 10 civil
lzation with real tangible facts.
Mos; OF the books were purchased
from the Carter Woodson Publ sh-
ing company subject 10 the approval
Of the Board OF Education II is
the aim of Zeta chapter to have
the books used as part OF the
curriculum OF the Detroit Public
schools at some future time.
The officers Of Zeta chapter are:
Miss Maxine Broyles. president: r
Louise Grooms. vice president;
Beatrice Pitts. corresponding secre-
tary; Elizabeth Arnett. recording
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

Easter ball, Saturday night, March 4
at Prince Hall.
Received a letter from Lawrence
Gibson who is now in the navy &.
We were very glad 10 hear from
him but indeed sorry to learn that
he is sick. Lawrence asked
me TO tell everyone hello for him
and also said that he would have
written 10 us all but that he is in
an awkward position in as much as
he is confined 10 bed therefore he
is unable 10 write often. but would
appreciate receiving letters as often
as we can spare time 10 write. 8.
Address all letters TO: Lawrence
Gibson, AS. u. S. Naval Hospital
Unit Z. Great Lakes. Ill.
!; :; !.
Don't forget the Brother tea
which will be given this coming
Sunday evening at Saint Cyprian's
church in Page Hall.
A Welcome Home party was
given at the lovely Wsundless home
out on Bewick'' Saturday night in
honor Of Buddy Waundless who had
just arrived home on furlough from
the navy Seaman Waundless
beautiful sister. Jean, was hostess
a; this gala affair. being assisted BY
their charming mother and sttrac.
tive MIS-. Ruth Webb.
II has just been confirmed b!
Percy Hart that he will depart fol
the air corps on or before March 4
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

The OVIENTIES, a newly-formed
young peoples variety club, held
their bi-monthly meeting al the
fashionable Young's home on Beech
wood avenue. this past Friday eve
ming.
After the business and other
transactions OF the meeting were
completed. they assembled down
stairs in the beautiful recrcaiiondl
room where they held pot luck
supper
Among the members and officers
Of this very fine club who could be
seen enjoying the delicacies and
dancing were Walter Sims, Doro-
they Weiss. Velma May. Karl
Young. Patricia Whitby. Robert
Weaver. Gertrude Sims. George
Branham. Geraldine Bledsoe. Len
Williams. Cornelia Bledsoe, Tommy
williams. Anna Cleage, Grover
Stronger. Harriet billiard. Jo,nel
Muthleb. Zelna Smith. Delbert
Russell. Lois Warren. Robert Arnold.
Jscquelyn Dunlap, Steve Turner,
Harriet McFadden. Albert Sum-
mcrville. Betty Ann Myzelle. Rob-
ert Thomas. Aretha Johnson. Lillian
Payne, Elaine Fuller. Jack Cook.
Jaanita Walker, Charles Johnson,
Buddy Richards and Billy Fuller.
Il y u
A cute two-some that may be seen
ofien these days at social affairs is
that Of pretty Cornelia Bledsoe and
! handsome 1t Pete Doss.
* y *
STRANGE AS 1T MAY SEEM
Herbert King calls certain SUBJ
deb every day at o'clock Gertrude
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

On Sunday. March IL. 1914. Iota
Phi Lambda sorority. Zeto chapter.
will present a collection OF Negro
History books to the Utley branch
OF the Detroit Library system. 1925
Woodward avenue. to pm
The purposes Of the Negro Book
shelf project are: l. To promote in
terest in the Arts. Science and Lit
erature. 2. To increase the amount
OF favorable materials in regards TO
Negroes being circulated in public
schools and libraries for the benefit
OF students and the reading public
generally.
John c. Dancy will speak on Ne
gro History. Editor J. Edward Nc
Call will tell of the need Of Negro
History books in the Libraries and
public schools. Ralph dwelling,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
en- PA S S An T"
By RUBY LEE

Sims heart doesn't really belong to
the certain young man who thinks
he's the only one in her life. Won
der who really holds first place
with Gertrude? . Martha Lund-
ley was seen recently in the CON-
pany OF Frank Brown. q. Hazel
Dezon objected 10 her name being
linked with that OF Henry Jolly.
George Branham was dinner
guest at the Giles home on Sun
day afternoon and later that eve
ming he escorted Sally TO the Sphinx
clubs annual Sweetheart ball at
the Frat house. Many girls
are interested in the future life Of
Robert Gray While he is only in
terested in one. 3. Sorry. but ]
can't tell YOU now who the lucky
girl is Arthera Johnson in
quires about Karl Young. =.
Robert Douglas almost forgot who
he was TO have given candy on
Valentines day.
X X X
Met Tunnie Martin hurrying 10
an early class at Wayne y. . i.
Who's your heart-throb these days?
Remember the one we've been
hearing so much about? Let
US know. For we can keep q secret
sometimes.
- 4
Ambrose Morris must have dis.
covered some new talent because
we don't see him around much
these days
X X X
Dot this down in your date book
The National Alliance OF Pos
tai Employees are sponsoring a pre-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

can Legion Band No II under the
direction OF Commander Rhodes
added color and glamour 10 the &C.
casion.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

Noticed dancing very lovingly
we're Jean and Rego Gomez e.
This cute couple is planning on ty-
ing the knot in the very near future.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Seruicemen Hosts
USO Open House

On Sunday. Feb. IL. the John r
USO Center held open house, at
which time the army. navy. and
Coast Guards were hosts honoring
the junior and senior hosteSses who
have workei so hard for the past
u months 10 make the enlisted
men and women comfortable.
happy when on. leave from their
Various camps and bases
The occasion was well attended
with more than $50 guests. which in
cluded representatives from the
Metropolitan USO. Salvation Army,
NC.C.S. public schools and colleges
rs we'll as hundreds OF civilians.
The program was varied and in
cludod a military chorus composed
OF John r Center hosieSses and
Selfridge Field Male Voices; dra-
matte readings. solos from the navy
ana featured dances.
Guest speakers included John c.
Dancy. Moses Fritz, and DR.. Will
liam Postles OF the Service TO Ne
gro Troops Committee; Glen Long
worth. directing manager OF the
OoNts AS@N t0AiiA'OtaT
public relations director. who was
responsible for the free photo
service throughout the day.
Second 1t. Lee w. Splitter repre-
senting Col Byrd. commanding OF.
fcer OF Seltrdgc Field. was loud
in his raise Of the service rendered
by the John r USO
Captain and Mrs. Bascom Hodge
Of the 477th Bombers Group at Sell
fridge Field were special guests
also. 7
The evening was climaxed when
DR.. Paul Rankin. executive chair
man OF the USO. awarded IS GER
tifica,es 10 Junior and Senior Host
csses for Volunteer Service rem
dered during the past ycir
Delicious refreshments were
served by representative from the
44th Aviation. the 55Srd. the navy
and the Coast Guard.
Tho Charles Young Post. Ameri-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
The Social Panorama
BY vIviENNE


home nights. free OF charge, be-
cause most of them were illiterate.
This man had quite a large family,
yet In spite OF tits he raised and
educated an orphan, who is a sue
cessful man today He was deeply
religious and every Sunday at the
breakfast table. he read the Bible
to his brood. Above all, he tried
to put into practice what he
preached. No. you'll never see this
mans name in Who's Who, but to
mind he is great American and
those who knew him loved him
and respected his ideas and opin-
ions. He is an American that Amer
lea can be justly proud of.
X X X
NOTES ABOUT DETROITERS
Just heard that Jerry Reimer has
been i'm the army since January.
Jerry's wife, Bernice is a clerk in
the public school system.
X X X
Edna Bell and Frank Burton are
two Detroiters who celebrate birth
days this month, along with some
OF the most famous people in his
tory.
Mrs. Charles Jones OF Alger ave-
nue. and Russell Cowans are two
who will soon be enjoying the
milder climate Of Hot Springs, Ar
kansas.
X X X
Motherhood is extremely becom-
ing TO Kathleen Stevenson. She has
three adorable Riddles and yet man.
ages to keep her sylphlike figure.
X X X
Mr.. Prather j. Hauser. new exec
utive OF st. Antoine Branch YMCA.
is an extremely pleasant gentleman.
easy TO meet and an interesting
conversstionalist
X X X
Lucinda Murtishaw Hubbard was
positively radiant in white last FRI
day night at the Nacirema Club
dancing party. DR.. and Mrs Remus
Robinson. DR.. and Mrs. Maurice
Clarke and Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell
Baker honored Lucinda and Frank
al this affair.
x X \;
We are looking forward 10 the
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's
Scholarship and Founders Day Tea
at the YWCA. Sunday, February
9th from 3 TO 6 p. m.
X X X
Saw Eva McBroom the other day.
simply dsshing in a pretty Silver
Fox Jacket and hat TO match.
X X X
The Frank Burtons arc about
ready 10 make an announcement
soon.
* * X
Saw the Arthur Onieers dining
out recently. Mrs. Officer was very
striking in an aqua felt bonnet that
was most becoming.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Donates
History Collection

chief librarian OF Detroit. along
with Miss Mabel c. True. librs<ian
OF Utiey branch. will also appear
on the program.
Miss MAXINE E. Broyles. presi-
dent OF Zeta chapter. will make the
presentation. Tea will be served
following the program. Public cor
daily invited.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Cultural Committee
Presents Rev. Powell

Rev. A. Clayton Powell Sr., will
be the guest speaker on the Gull
tural Committees program at Sec
ond Baptist church Sunday, Feb. q,
at pm. Rev. Powell ST.. is the
pastor emeritus of Abyssinia Bap-
fist church. New York City. He has
travelled widely and is well-knoHn
as a lecturer of note. His message
will be a timely one" stated Mrs.
Jerene Macklin. general chairman.
land I am sure that all who come
will be greatly benefited" TIL
public is cordially invited.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

Dorothy received her guest in
pink silk party dress. with puffed
sleeves. the front of il was shirred
and gathered. She wore matching
pink bows in her hair The guest
played games and consumed quaint
ties of ice cream and cake. The
honoree received number of love-
ly gifts. Among the small fry"
present were. Philip Mathews. Tom
Taylor Mathews. Nickie Wills. Cecil
Thompson. Johnnie Greene, Jr..
Arthur Boddie. Jr.. Jacques Yarby.
Mildred Davenport. Barbara Gail
Burton, George Arthur Cathcart
and Shirley Anne Mack.
X X *
A GREAT AMERICAN
This week Americans all over the
world are celebrating the birthday
OF one OF the most famous Ameri-
Cans Of all times This brings 10
mind. great American that l
knew. You won't find this mans
name in WHO'S WHO" he never
amaSsed great fortune and per-
haps few people knew him, outside
OF The smallScommunity in which he
lived. This man was a teacher who
made very modest salary and yet
! have known him 10 take part OF
his money 10 buy shoes and other
articles OF clothing for some Of his
pupils. In addition. he taught the
parents OF these children in his
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
.appyEight Club
CeIebratedDeed
Purchase Sat.
BY GLADYS MILLS

The Tnsnoc Happy Eight club.
celebrating the purchase Of the deed
for their club house in Woodland
Park. Mich. at the home OF Mr. and
Mrs. James Jennings. was held last
Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs.
Jennings live al Wexford in Conant
Gardens. The first part OF the name
Of the club is the word Conant in
reverse.
Members and friends who attend
ed were Mr., and Mrs. Mack Grant
he is president: William Ralster.
vice PRESIDENT; James Jennings,
treasurer. and Marvin White. Sec
rotary. Others were Mr.. and Mrs
Carter Jones. Mr., and Mrs. Emery
Mckinney. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Poole. Mr., and Mrs. E. Witherspoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Ted White. Mrs Julia
Poindexter. Bertha Jackson. David
Porter. Bernadine Loving. Edith
Breckenridge, Mr. and Mrs w
Starks, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Stokes, Miss
Lucille Tate. Miss Valma Farrow,
Mr. and Mrs II. Colman. Mrs. Bert
williams. Robert Loving. and Bob
Perry Mrs. Evelyn White. who was
also present. assisted with the
serving.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26

Dorothy stanton. adorable
daughter Of DIR. and Mrs. Myron
Stanton Of West Warren avenue.
has the distinction Of being chos-
q, rs the "Pin-up Girl. Of the
week. and In addition celebrated
her fifth birthday recently.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Sorority Plans Book
Shelf Tea In March

secretary: Catherine Parker. treas
urer; Yvonne Greenlee. journalist
and psrliamentarian; and Helen
Bankhcad Gault. dean of PLEDGES
Evening star., 1944-12-31

doctor Of civil law and master Of
law at Columbian University, now
George Washington University.
During the Spanish American War
he served in Cuba with company
OF volunteer regulars and In the
World War he served without pay as
an assistant to the Provost Marshal
General.
He was member of Hope Lodge
OF the Masonic Order and the Wash
ington Board of Trade, past COM
mander of Orient Commentary,
past potentate of Almas Temple, past
patron of Esther Chapter of the
Eastern Star. His clubs were the
testers, Congressional Country and
the Monkeys Point Fishing and
Hunting. For number of years he
taught the mems class at All Saints
Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase.
Mr.. Dutton is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Sally Harman Dutton;
a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Bauers-
field; a stepson, Harman Nicodemus;
four sisters, Mrs. Richard VAIN
wright and Mrs. Edward J. HALEY
OF Washington, Mrs. James Warder,
Colonial Beach, Va, and Mrs. John
Cooksey, Charles County, Md, and
four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at
l pm. Monday at Hines Funeral
Evening star., 1944-12-31

man next door told them a woman
had been shot. They said they went
inside the house and found Mrs.
Richardson lying on the kitchen
floor. They hurried out of the house
to call an ambulance, they said
When they returned to the Richard
son home, the boys testified, Pvt
Richardson told them to go away.
Tells of Phone Call.
Miss Eloise Hosley, l8, of 1916
Twenty third street Sc, testified
Mrs. Richardson was "sobbing" dur
ing a telephone call she made at the
Hosley home preceding the shooting
Her mother, Mrs. Ethel Hosley
said Mrs Richardson wept while
phoning. II couldn't see her but I
could hear her." she said, adding
Mrs. Richardson had rushed out
quickly
There was no testimony as to
why Mrs. Richardson left her home
to make the telephone call, or any
inkling given as to whom she spoke
The Richardson's have a telephone
in their own home.
At the time Of the shooting, Mrs
Mildred Lowry, 20, roomer in the
Richardson home, was asleep, she
testified. Later she was awakened
when Pvt. Richardson came to he,
upstairs door. She heard Mrs. Rich
ardson cry out for the police, she
said.
DR.. William Alden, who pro-
nounced Mrs. Richardson dead at
the hospital. testified death resulted
from complications due to a bullet
wound" The bullet was said to have
penetrated Mrs. Richardson's chest
entered the stomach and lodged In
the spinal column.
Evening star., 1944-12-31
Capt. Sargent Killed by Car
Al Fort Jackson, S. {.

Capt. Compton Sargent, "a, hus-
band Of Mrs. Gertrude Bayne Breck-
inridge Sargent, 1914 Connecticut
avenue NV, was killed accidentally
by an automobile on December %
at Fort Jackson, s. c. Funeral
services and burial were in Lexing-
ton, KY, on Wednesday. Capt.
Sargent, native of Bryn Mawr,
Pa, attended Milton Academy and
Harvard University, leaving school
in June, 1942. to enter the Army.
His marriage took place at WASH
ington Cathedral last June.
Capt. Sargent was commissioned
at Fort Belvoir in December, 1912.
At his death, he was q company
commander in an engineer combat
battalion.
Besides his widow and parents, he
is survived by one brother, 1t. Fitz-
william Sargent, III, of the Navy
and now on sea duty.