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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
AFL Adanlant On
Question OF
Jim Crow Locals
Negro Congress
Presses For
-'Ti-r
Elimination

NEW YORK (ANP)- American
Federation of Labor President Will
lam Green in answer to a request
from more than $50 national lead
ers that the AFL Executive Coun-
Gil meeting in Miami ban Jim crow
euxiliaries, last week wired the Ma
tional Negro congress that auxiliary
locals will be eliminated as rapid
ly as circumstances will permit
The wire stated further that the
executive council will carry out
the instructions given it by the con-
vention of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor"
Pointing out that Developments
subsequent to the convention
ably the u. S. Supreme court decls
ion on the railroads and the Cali
fornia Supreme Court decision on
the Boilermakers- make action i'm
perative at this time, Dorothy <.
Funn Labor Secretary, requested
Mr.. Green to inform the congress
exactingly what were the conven-
tons instruction to the council
in order that the congress might
pas that information on the sign
ers of the statement.
Demanding that the executive
council put itself on record for i'm
mediate abolition of jim crow 10
Gals as a matter of policy, and
enunciate sanctions or penalties
for violation of that policy" Miss
Funn declared that only such &C
ton would show that the "fecera-
ton is on the road to full democra-
cy and full participation of its mem
bership in the nations war effort
and economic plans"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24

ture
Becoming enthusiastic, Mr.. Rob-
son why colored actors should not
on why colored actors should not
play all the characters in others of
Shakepeare's play. He vitcd the
success Canada Lee is making as
Caliban in the Tempest as an eX-
ample and declared. that although
both New Orleans and Kansas
City wanted him to play OthHllo
there he would not unless they
dropped their segregation policies.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
Suit ToDodge Tax
On School IS Lost

than eight month terms.
1t was added that the court based
it's position on all other factors,
such as teaching personnel and
equipment being equal, which it
stated was not otherwise claimed
in the suit
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
TO MAKE TOWN HALL DEBUT

WHEREFORE, CA N p =
Miss Coreania Hayman of Balti-
more, lyric soprano, graduate of
the class of 40 Wherefore uni
versity, will make her debut at
Town Hall, New York City, on
Wednesday at $50 p. m.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
ASSISTANT ATTY. GENERAL

BOSTON, MISREPRESENTATION on
the political future Of Joseph M
Mitchell, recently replaced as exc
cutive secretary to the governors
council by John H. Loudon was end
ed this week when Atty-Gen Clar-
ence A Barnes appointed him an
assistant attorney general. Barnes,
frccently named encouragement,
was a councillor while Mitchell was
secretary.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
WORLD NEEDS RELIGION

CHICAGO, (ANP)-What the
world Graves. today is more spiri-
tual and less formal religion; 6
stronger love for humanity that will
b n h e understanding
needed among neighbors, commune
ties, races and nations, DR.. Don
Clossen, president of Meharry Medi-
cal college, Nashville, stated here
Sunday.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
TO STAR IN FILM

NEW YORK. CANP)-POTtia
White, brilliant Canadian con-
tralto, has been chosen by the Ma
tional Film Board of Canada to ap-
pear in a movie, This is Canada"
which Will be distributed through
out the united nations by the Ca
madam government.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
NAMED FPHA ADVISER

CHICAGO, (ANP)-Appointment
of Atty. George B. Nesbitt as ra-
cial relations adviser for Region III
of tn eFederal Public Housing au-
thority as announced Tuesday by
Orvil r. OlmSted, director Of the
regional office here. The new FPHA
adviser succeeds William Hill who
resigned the post for another Job.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
Work Exacting,
Famed Actor
ellis Reporter
BY HARRY LEVETTE

LOS ANGELES (ANP)- Eyes,
believe that the success of this
play, 'Othello' has had all over the
country will whet the public'S ap-
petite for other Shakespearean
plays, in fact create a veritable
renaissance of his and similar
works, declared world famous
Paul Robson during an interview
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
Railroads Hire
Children Rather
Than Negro Men
BY HARRY McALPIN

WASHINGTON, d. C.-(NNPA--While the safety Of
the travelling public and the safety of 16 and 1year old
boys is endangered by their employment railroads
fremen tranmen and yardmen the Stacy Committee
nues to sleep in the matter of employment of Negroes
which the railroads have refused to do
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
CHAIN 2 FUCKER FEB. 20
TO GET FEPC BILL

NEWARK, (ANP)-The New Jer-
sey Independent Citizens League
will present & bill to Governor
Walter E. Edge asking that a Fair
Employment Practice Committee for
New Jersey be created to invoke ac-
tion against employers practicing
discrimination, color or creed.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-02-24
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
MICHIGAN cIxrHAL RED CARS


or Local 1904. U.rsE.A.-cLo..
held its installation Of officers last
week. New officers are: Emmett
s. Curry. president; Lawrence
Todd, vice president: Washinston
Bingham, financial secretary and
treasurer; Rev. Eugene Melvin,
chaplain; Hilton r. Jones. CORE
spending secretary: James Casey,
in. guard: Willard Carol. chairman
OF entertainment committee: Clar-
encs Meyers. chairman grievance
committee. Executive committee
and trustee board members are:
Harry l.. May. Edward Fields,
Isiah Cheatham. william Banks,
Emory Berry and Richard Doyle.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
MORNING BRIDGE

Whoever thought OF the idea OF
playing bridge in the morning had
something A group OF matronS in
our town have been playing bridge
on Thursday morning for number
OF years We think this is an ex-
cellent idea because al that hour
the mind is Sill fresh from the
cares OF the day. Last Thursday
the club met az the home OF state
~ Mary Tsliaferro on Alger ave-
nue..
Hostess Mary treated the mem
bers ard guests 10 a sumptuous
fried chicken luncheon and then
the real business o. bridge playing
began. Members and guests al this
affair were: Maggie Bugs, Pearl
Penick. Karen Aston, Becky
Thomas. Jeanette Whitby. Irene
McClendon. Josephine Edwards.
Bonnie Smith. Mrs Allie Smith,
Sue Green and Maxine Worsham.
y X X
THURSDAY NIGHT BRIDGE
The Liia Caritas. who are shining
lights in the realm Of bridge. met
with Dr. and Mrs. James l.. Hen
derson OF ST Aubin avenue IN
Hamtramck The Hend ersons
Sery cd a menu. a Ia Chinese. much
10 the enjoyment OF the group.
After the scores were tailed. the
winners were: Mrs. Nora Hutchin-
son. Helen Toodle and Robert
Blackburn. Other guests and mem
oers present were. Mr.. and Mrs
Preniis Walker. Mr. and Mrs.
Dewey Washington. Mr. and Mrs
Mckinley Carter. Mrs Robert
Blackburn. Airy and Mrs Willis
Graves. DR.. and Mrs. Thomas n
Malone
JACK AND JILL
To complete me parties OF the
week. the Riddles known as the
Jack and Jills net a, their usual
place. the Urban League. Saturday
with their mothers The club, a.
YOU probably know, was organized
by talented Mrs. Thomas Love
Here the children play games and
eat under supervision. while the
grateful parents relaX.
Mothers and children at this en-.
iovable affair were: Eleanor and
Judy OSburne. Marguerite and
Felix McDavid III. Marie ScruggS.
with Marie Jr. Michael and Karen
Aston. Beatrice Gillian with Jim
my. Eleanor and Arthur Boddie.
julia and Gabrielle Brady. Vera
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
Art Club Tea
Marks Birthday

The 81. Paul Art club celebrated
its twelfth anniversary al the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Aikens,
2l2l McDougal. The occasion was
marked with a tea. Pink and green
was the color motif carried out in
the centerpiece. napkins and ap-
pointments. Souvenir progrs S
were given to each guest.
A musical program OF great vsri-
ETY. was presented Members of
the club are: Celia J. Harrison.
president; Maude Dixon, vice presi-
dent; Bertha Bradley. recording
and corresponding secretary; Viola
Newton, financial secretary: Mrs.
NJ. Harris. treasurer: A. I. Aikens,
chaplain: Pearl Coleman. sewing
instructor: Gertrude Talley, Bessie
Gray. Anna Davis. Lydia Gray.
Mary Banister. Doris Sssser, Ethel
johnson. Addie L. Smith, Ruby
Peterson, Iowa Houston, Ruth Roth,
and Mrs. Mouney.
Many guests were present at the
tea.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
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and Michael Muthleb, Betty and
George Cathcart. Bonnie and Ster.
ling Smith. Josephine and Claudia
Love, AuxVasse and Jsye Dixon.
X y X
NOTES OFF MY CUFF
hear that due 10 the wartime
ruling Mary Penick will have 10
return TO the States. She will re-
turn 10 Miami, Fla. in February
and will probably live there for
the duration for her health.
Her mother Mrs. Brumal Penick
Electricians Mate Marvin CoXer
is on leave here from Portland.
where he is stationed in the U. S
Coast Guard.
II X 4
plars to join her in Miami some
time in February.
Il n -
Speaking OF warmer chimes. re-
ceived . cute note from the Earl
Hutchins saying they were playing
hockey for three weeks in Cali
fornis. They are staying at beau
iiful Lsguns Beach and plan 20
return around Feb. !.
X X *
II you want 10 spend an. evening
Of fun. plan 10 attend the Original
Willing Workers Blngo party Feb.
9 at Congregational church. The
time is 8 o'clock and il you don't
go you'll be sorry!
X I, X
Mrs Sayre OF Chicago. mother Of
Mrs. Ralph Osburne. Is paying a
visit here. Mrs. Sayre has pleas
ing personality ard is very active
in civic affairs in Chicago.
X y X
A get well wish TO lively Myrtle
GaSkil We understand she is con-
fined in the hospital.
X X X
Those Dunbar boys have the luck
Of the Irish. II you recall. We In
formed you that they met in France
in the fall quite by accident Now
We are told they met again. this
time in Belgium, where the two
brothers are both sergeants, George
beng a master sergeant,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
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Mrs. C. w. Gaines
Chairman ORD.
OfManagement

Mrs. Carlton W. Gaines was
elected chairman Of the Board OF
Management of Lucy Thurman
Branch YWCA at the twenty NTH
annual meeting of the branch. Mrs
Gaines previously served rs re-
cording secretary. She is former
member OF the Southeastern Fed.
Grafton Of Colored Women's Clubs
in the state of Georgia and taught
for 20 years In the high schools
OF Georgia.
She succeeds the late Mrs
Charles F. Stephens as chairman
of the branch and Mrs. Burrell
Carter who has served as acting
chairman since Mrs. Stephens
death. Mrs. Carter was reelected
first vice chairman of the board
Mrs. r. Louise Grooms second
vice-chairman. and Mrs. Ernestine
Postles, corresponding secretary.
Mrs. George Cathcart, recording
secretary, is new to the board. She
is graduate OF Fisk university
and the Atlanta School of Social
Work and previously served as Girl
Reserve secretary in the Dayton.
Ohio YWCA. and as Health Edu.
cation and Girl Reserve secretary
in Richmond, Va. She is a member
OF the National Council OF Negro
Women.
Other new board members are
Mrs. Z. Chester Hedgeman, adult
group activities chairman; Mrs
Wilbur Woodson. chairman OF nom.
nations; and Mrs. Amlia Kaigler.
member-st-large.
Others elected chairmen of stand.
ing committees are: Mrs. w. A.
Thompson, finance: Mrs. Pearl V.
Collins. membership; Mrs. James
r. Gragg, publicity; Mrs Lloyd
Cofer. education; Mrs. s. w. Bank
head, friendly service: Mrs. Albert
Matthews. work with younger girls:
Mrs. A. z. Thomas, maintenance:
Mrs. r. c. Schuster, home relations,
Mrs. Haley Bell. Camp Norcom.
Mrs. Henry B. Taliaferro. public
affairs; Mrs. l. L Whiiby. food
service: Mrs. Remus Robinson, VOL
unteer leadership: Mrs. Robert
Croft. residence: Mrs. o. c. Thomas.
national and world work; Mrs
Samuel Thomas. bylaw revision.
Members-at-large are Mrs. F. Z.
Dawson, Mrs. A. G. Robertson. Mrs
John T. Otis, Mrs. p. C. Gamble.
Mrs. James A. Moore, and Mrs.
John LOOMS.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
Brown-D.ickson
Nuptials Held
At Sacred Heart
by GLADYS MILLS

The Sacred Heart Rectory on
Eliot street, was the scene last Sat.
urdsy Of quiet but elaborate wed
ding, that Of Sylvia Brown. daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Langford
Brown. and Mrs. Charles Dickson
Jr. Father Mcneil read the nuptial
mass.
The tiny bride wore a gown OF
white net and satin. The intrigu-
ing sweetheart neckline was set
off with a double strand OF pearls
Her veil OF fingertip length was
attached 10 an Elizabethan tiara.
her bouquet was white roses and
carnations.
The attendants wore rainbow col.
ors, net skirts with taffeta bodices
and short puffed sleeves. Each car.
ricd an arm bouquet OF roses tied
with ribbon to match her frock:
lowered tisras with matching net
yelling. made their headdresses.
Walternina Cruther, wore yellow:
Geneva Rhodes. pink; Mary Eliza
beth Dickson. fushia: Veronica De-
Loeb. blue. Jeanne Evans was maid
OF honor, wearing gown designed
like the other bridesmaids in pale
violet. with pink accessories. Bar
bara Jean Pinkey and Marion Joyce
Brown were the cute flower girls.
wearing frocks OF pink. with bon
nets to match. Norman Dickson
was his brothers best man, and
ushers were: Albert Morton. Halero
Mendoza, Lin Williams, George An
derson and Jerome White.
Reception at Brides Home
- The reception was held following
the wedding at the home OF the
brides parents in Scovel place. In
addition 10 the bridal party. the
brides mother. and the grooms
sister. Miss Dorothy Dickson were
in the receiving line.
Some of the guests were: Rev.
and Mrs. F. D. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs
c. White. Mr.. and Mrs. William
Pinckney. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. William Reed
Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Ball, Mr.. and
Mrs c. V. Reeves, Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Stratton. Mrs. NJ l. Crax.
ION, Mrs. Virginia Chapman. Mrs
Rose Williams. Mr.. and Mrs. Eu-
gene Gilliard. Mrs Eunice Palmer.
Mr.. ard Mrs. w. NJ. Floyd. Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin. Msrcella Gilllard.
lnez Taylor. Mrs. Ted Gay. Mrs.
LILLIAN Evans, Lucille Toover. Mrs
James Kyser, Mrs. Bill McCloud.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Epps. Mathew
Jackson, Sadie Smith. Dotie Days.
Ms. Matte Tucker, Dr. and Mrs
Robert Greenidge, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Jackson. Mr. and Mrs
James A. Wilson and scores O,
others.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
Models Latest Hair
Style At USO Center

ELDORADO. Ark.-Lovely Mol
lie Mae Miller Of Eldorado, Ark,
who attends Henrietta's Beauty COL
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03

Mrs. Rhea Lucas. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Wise. Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
Mcneil. Mrs. Leona Lsnge. Mrs.
George Cathcart. Mr.. and Mrs AL
vim Loving. Mrs. Josephine Gaines.
Mrs. Dorothy Perkins. Mrs. Doro-
thy Solomon, Mrs. Evelyn Montjoy,
Mrs. Virginia Williams. Mrs. Lillian
Hunter. Mrs. Elizabeth Simmons,
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lett;
Mrs. Billie Murphy. Mrs. Arthur
Officer. Mr.. and Mrs. George Hoag-
land, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Wat
kins, Mr. and Mrs. w. Wsrfield,
Mr.. and Mrs Prentis Walker. Miss
Grayce Sadler. Mrs. Theresa King.
Mrs. Thelma Baldwin. Mrs. Bernice
Sharpe, Mrs. Mamie Moore. Mrs.
Esther LAMAR. Miss Flossie Will
iiams. Miss Vunies Barrow. Mrs
Alice Taliaferro. Harold Meek, Otis
Saunders and Mr. Lewis.
" * n
MID-WEEK PARTY
Mr.. and Mrs. Porter Pryor OF
$3.50 Whitewood avenue. enter
tanned several OF their friends Jan.
"a al buffet supper. Since the
big war these small intimate gath.
erinRs are becoming more and more
part OF the scheme OF things
Guests at the Pryor's played vari.
Gus games including bonanza and
bridge.
Present at this party were: Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Seymour. Mrs
Myrtle Seymour, Mrs. Harris. Mrs
Green. Clifford Van Hargis. Mr.
ard Mrs. Lacey Washington and
son. Mrs Priscilla Gray. Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas wilson Mr.. and Mrs.
Golf and Mr.. and Mrs. Arley Will
hams.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03

Miller 10 the vice president Of the
Sigma Sorority club and active IN
social affairs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03

YOUNG MISS WITH
4 BIRTHDAY

Alfred in a brown velvet party
dress. with corsage Of yellow tea
roses. little Miss Valerie Johnston
received her youthful guests. The
occasion was Valerie's 18th birth.
day. which was Sunday. The cor
sage that the young miss wore and
the flowers for the table center
piece were gift from Mrs. Her
schel Solomon.
After turkey dinner. the guests
frolicked and played several games
Guests al the birthday party were:
Shirley Gillispie. Tallauh ITALIA
terro, Csrlene Hatcher. Anne Fos-
ton. Joyce Richey. Caroline Brown,
Bernice Murdoch. Virginia Der
rick, Ether Workman. Jacqueline
Lawrence, Patty Solomon.
ROMANCE
News Of interest 10 the younger
set~iS the announcement OF the en-
sagement OF vivaciouS Frances
Leonard, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
V. O'Hara Leopard OF Woodrow
avenue, TO Mr.. Robert II. Ryland
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
OLDTNERS CLUB

Held its election Of officers with
Robert Holloway reelected rs pres
ident. Other officers are: w. b
Curtis. vice president: Hilton r,
Jones. financial secretary: R1fus F.
Stafford. treasurer; William Brad
ley. chairman Of entertainment
committee: Charles Wilson. chair
man OF sick committee, and Wiley
Jones and w. D. Fitzgerald, score
keepers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03

II. OF Chicago Frances, our girl
Friday here at the Chronicle. Is
wearing a beautiful diamond on
The third finger left hand.
CONDOLENCES
To the bereaved family OF the
late DR.. J. p. Watkins OF Chandler
avenue, He passed last week and
is mourned by his wife and daush-
ter. Birney.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03

lege, 1923 Ash
ton street.
Shreveport, La,
was the center
OF attraction at
the commence
ment exercises
Friday at the
USO Center
She was wear
ing the latest
hair do" de-
signed by Miss
Zula Mae John
son, also a stu
dent and gradu-
ate of Henri
etta's B ca ty
college. NJ iys
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
THE CORTERIETrs

Met at the home of Amanda
Franklin, Wednesday. Pvt. Willie
Z. Spark OF Minter Field. Calf.
was club guest. Plans were out
lined for a party to be given in
March. New members were intro
duced TO the club. The next meet
ing will be held Feb. Z at the home
OF Vernon Jackson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
THE VTGILANTES CLUB

Met at the home OF Essie Wiley
b27 Medbury. Plans were discussed
for the program planning for the
forthcoming year. Three new
men bers were accepted All old
members werespfeseni except En-
mic Roundtree. who is Ill. The
next meeting will be held at the
home OF Gertrude Banks.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-03
MONTE CARLO PARTY

Friday night a; the Omega House
the Elliotorian Business Women en-
ieria.ned a few friends al Monte
Carlo party. Those Of you who
have attended one OF those parties.
know how much fun they can be.
Among those having fun at thus
affair were: Mrs. Florence Duncan.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-09-27
Cambill Writes
About Germany

Sgt. J. c. Gambill, son of Mrs.
J. C.. Gambill, of West Jefferson,
in a letter to his mother, wrote
of the town of Stockstadt, Ger
many, where he is now stationed.
In his letter home, he writes:
''The town of Stockstadt is about
the size of West Jefferson, but
what difference! This is the
dirtiest town I have ever been in.
Yesterday, the boys got so mad
they went into all the houses and
ordered the Germans to come out
and clean the streets. The reason
for so much filth is because the
barns are built adjoining the
houses and the manure from the
barns is dumped into Streets"
1--WE set up radio school here
and tomorrow we begin a six-day
eight-hour work in school. TAX
ing code eight hours day may
soon drive me crazy.
eve 60 swimming quite often
in the Rhine River, which is not
100 yards from where I stay. We
also 60 fishing there"