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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
Seeking Car Washer
In Garage Staying

Police seek a car washer, known
as Slim" for questioning in the
mysterious beating and Staying OF
George Washington. 81, whose
dead body was found in garage
at 2725 Woodward avenue by
shoe shine boy last week.
David Harris, %, 261 Chand-
Ter, who kept his shoe shine
stand in the garage and John w.
Lewis. 81, 400 +. Palmer. apart
ment No. 1. told police they had
discovered the dead body when
they entered the garage.
Police learned that Washington
selpt upstairs over the garage. A
machinists hammer, found lying
on a table in the upstairs room
was believed by police to have
been the death weapon.
WITNESSES say that a car
washer, formerly employed by
Washington, had been seen near
the premises. Police say that
Washington had been struck on the
head with some blunt instrument
and that his pockets had been
turned inside out.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
PLAN oNE-DAY
CONFERENCE ON
POSTWAR PLANS

A one-day labor conference on
community services and postwar
planning will be held Saturday.
May 26. at the Central Y.W.C.A..
2230 Witherell. with representa-
tives Of both labor and social work
agencies discussing their needs and
problems.
SPONSORED by the Clio. the
ALL and the Council OF Social
Agencies, the purpose OF the con-
ference is three-fold: 10 acquaint
labor representative and social
workers with each others needs
and problems, TO help union men,
bers learn to use and get the most
service possible from health and
welfare agencies, and TO stimulate
COMMUNICATIVE planning in the
health and welfare field on the
problems OF the nost war period.
THE MORNING session will be-
gin at 8 am, with registration.
Speakers at the various panel dis
cussion meetings during the day
will include Robert II. MacRae,
managing director Of the War
Chest: Patrick V. Mcnamara, us.
district rent director and vice
president OF the Detroit and Wayne
County Federation OF Labor: DR..
Bruce H. Douglas. CITY health COM
missioner; John w. Gibson. presi-
dent Of the Michigan State Indus
trial Union Council. Clio. and John
y. Considine. superintendent Of the
DEPARTMENT of Parks and Recrea-
ton
Discussion panels will cover the
subjects Of the various types OF
service available in Metropolitan
Detroit. including health. recrea-
tional, family and children's serv-
ices.
The registration fee Of 81 will
cover the cost Of luncheon at noon.
The meetings are open TO the pub
lie.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

hoods. He is an officer in the Pro-
tective Order OF Dining Car En-
ployes, AFL.
HARGROVE came 10 OPA from
Los Angeles, where for IL years he
was district chairman OF Local 465
OF the Dining Car Employees union.
He is a native Texan, was gradu-
ated from Wherefore university
and did post graduate work at
Kansas State college. He has taught
mathematics and directed athletics.
His is the job Of interpreting
OPA programs and policies TO
members Of labor unions. AFL and
Clio and the RR Broiherhoods: Of
enlsting their active support for
price and rent control and ration
Ing and Of getting their viewpoints
on the policies and programs Of the
agency.
During his year with OPA he
has set up and helped to direct
Cost of Living Conferences
which stimulated a number OF
people 10 volunteer as price
panel members, price panel as
sistantS and members Of local
War Price and Rationing Boards.
when labor unions or individ-
ual Negro members have COM
plants about OPA regulations or
the administration 81 local Offices,
Mr.. Hargrove receives them and
sees that they get 10 the proper Of
fcals TO be settled.
ne WORKS directly VIII local
labor advisory committees 10 the
agency IN $50 OPA districts 70
bring about better understanding
o, and support for OPA programs
among Negro groups and, 10 de-
velop methods for obtaining their
services in volunteer WORK.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
Bond Specialist
Pays Visit To
Tuskegee Field

TUSKEGEE ARMY AIR FIELD
Ala. - Miss Nell Hunter. former
concert artist and now promo
ton specialist with the War p
nance division in Washington. u.
c. was a visitor Al Tuskegee Army
AR Field last week while on a
tour Of the South in the interest
q, the Opening OF the Seventh War
Loan drive.
Her visit was timed specifically
10 witness a special performance
~ Roger" the celebrated TAAF
all-Gl hit revue which played be-
fore capacity audience ~ $500
Wednesday night al the post amph-
theatre.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
Church Farley
Endorses Equal
Rights For All

Endorsement OF equal treatment
of all citizens. and opposition 10
peace-time military conScription
and 10 gambling on school games
were stated in resolutions adopted
by the annual meeting OF the
Michigan conference of the Evan
gelical church, which closed a
fve-day session here Sunday.
One resolution stated that "the
rights and Liberties OF all racial
groups should be recognized and
safeguarded. and that we look
with disfavor upon the rising tide
Of hatred against Jews and Ne
groes."
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
Crash Kills Driver,
3 Others Injured

Jake Savage, 80. 355 Owen ave
nue.. died this week after his auto
had crashed into a safety zone al
Hamilton and Buens Vista. Taken
10 Highland Park General hospi-
tai. Savage never regained conscl-
business.
Three passen gers in his auto
who received treatment for minor
injuries we're Saunders Smith, ~
Clister Evans. %. Of the Owen ad-
dress, and Benjamin TiggS, SO
1886 Cameron avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
KrugUrgesWeek's
Rest For Workers

WASHINGTON. More war pro-
duction will be attained IL Ameri-
can workers take weeks vaca-
ton when il is opportunte this
wear in order 70 relax and prepare
for the tasks that lie ahead before
the Allies have attained complete
victory. J A Krug. chairman 81
TIT War Production board, indi-
Gated this week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
HELD FOR GAMING

Police say that Robert F. Paige,
IS. Of 647 Medbury avenue. was
held last week for an alleged vio-
lation OF the state gambling law
after a search OF his person dis
closed a quantity of bet slips and
1854 SO when apprehended in from
OF ga Leicester street.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
PROFESSOR HONORED

JEFFERSON CITY Mo. - Chas.
z. Dickinson. Jr.. instructor in hor-
ticulture and landscape architec-
ture at Lincoln university MOI
has been elected TO associate men,
bership in the Ohio State chapter
OF the Socity OF Sigma XII. He was
initiated May Is.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

A soak in time saves on dish.
washing line-psns used in ST.
ting meals will wash more quick
ly and easily IL they are filed
with water Immediately after
using and allowed 10 soak until
washed. The exception Is any
iron utensil which may rust II left
soaking long.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

Medium sized eggs are as good
a buy as large eggs OF the same
grade when they are at least Ia
cheaper. while small eggs are as
economical as large eggs when
they are at least IA cheaper. say
food economists OF the US. De-
partment OF Agriculture.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

DOVER. Del - Or. Howard d
Gregg. president Of Delaware State
college. has been elevated 10 the
state board OF education. the first
Negro to hold the post.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

HAMPTON. Va.-The Hampton
Script. undergraduate newspaper
at Hampton Institute, has received
an honor rating OF excellent by
the Associated Collegiate Press.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
Holding Youth
On Knife Count

Arrested on suspicion that he
had dope cigarettes in his posses
sion last week on the complaint 81
several teen-age girls, Andrew
GRAY. 20. AIS Brush street was
held for investigation 81 carrying
o concealed weapon after search
q >closed SIX inch dagger on his
person.
Gray was arrested AZ SIS Clinton
street last week BY bet Raymond
De Sofa OF the Narcotics squad.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

FROM THIS. there was no indi-
cation whether the pending legis-
laiion for a permanent FEPC was
specifically discussed. or what the
Presidents position is on such
legislation. While he was listed as
supporter during his term as .
senator and as vice president, the
present status OF the legislation is
said 10 need a much more active
interest now that he is President.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

PRAIRIE VIEW. Tex-Dr. Ira
De Reid delivered the combined
bsccalaureaie and commencement
address al Prairie View State coll
lece here Sunday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26
PRES. TRUMAN
CONFERS WITH
FEPC CHAIRMAN
BY HARRY McALPIN

WASHINGTON. d. C.-eNNPA)
President Harry S. Truman has
promised 10 give the problem of
protecting the rights Of minority
group workers during reconversion
his serious thought" according TO
Malcolm Ross, chairman OF the
Presidents Committee on Fair En-
ployment Practice, after a White
House conference with the Presi-
dent last week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-26

ROSS WAS one 81 the callers by
appointment at the White House
las, week. He made formal state
ment after his visit in which he
said: The President is infinitely
informed on the problems con-
fronting FEPC. We examined fully
the position OF minority group
workers in war industry and the
position they will face during re-
conversion. The President stated
that he VAS giving the situation his
serious thought
The Valley settler., 1945-09-07

J.H. Rubenstein is spending 8 aays in the Vallay auditing the books of the R.E.A.
The Valley settler., 1945-09-07

Mir. Alfred C. Fox from the Opera ions Division of the R.E.A. who Is k ksststant to the Chief, d s spending few days in Palmer hecktng witr Fhe R.E.A. r..::
The Valley settler., 1945-09-07

Joe Ann Lentz was the guest. of honor at birthday party held in the Butte Hall on Saturday evenins, September l. There were 22 youne. folks present. Games were played, and lunch was served. The main attraction was a large Birth6ay Cake an6 ice cream. Joe Ann received many lovely gifts from her fri ends. After the party most of the young folks orove into Palmer to the. dance to finish up the evening",
 
 Mrs. F.H. McIntyro is taking the place of Mrs. Gill at the Anchorage Dairy. We hear that her daughters have almost grown up since they left Palmer. ;.
 -------------------.- WE'VE TRADING POST HEAD ARRIVING About September Is, Mir. C.J. !Hab laman will arrive from Bethel to take over the duties of the manager of the Trading Fest.
  Dale Rorrtson has just returned to his Army duties after a 45 day fur1ough. agent, was fined $5O.OO and lost t the Buttes The case was tried .n elk. The phea sants that were started ot in season for hunters.
The Valley settler., 1945-09-07
6US ANING FOUND

r Word has just been received that Bulbs Ring, who has been mi ss ing in Action for the past several months, has just been locate on Formosa. We are indeed e5lad to hear this and rejoice with his fari ly.
 
 The car belonging to Larry SnotF- grass has been found. It was founl, Tn an out of the way place: by Ralph Ware. ----.-----~---..-~--- CO.,. Talbott, ,wf1o has en working hs carptnntsr around: Palmer and also repre- entine the Rowlui f:h frodu cts, will be leaving with his Family for the States this month. They are returning because of the II health of both llr. and Mrs. Falbott. Mir, E. DeLand will take Pver the Rawletgh Products line here hn the Valley Carlton Kaiser Is. making a trip fo Valdez on business, in the near Future.
 -.-s J.H. Rubens tein is spending 8 few fays in the Val1ay auditing the books of the R.E.A. ----.----.--.--~ Mir. Alfred C. Fox from the Opera t ions Division of the R.E.A. who is aSi stept tO Cbief .i
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28

MO T H e r. s
N FRIEND, an
exquisttely pre-
pared ernollient, Is
useful in all rondt.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
Five ITALIAN Players Will Make
Debut Here In COMING Production

Five members of the cast of
Cradle Snatchers'' will be giving
their first performances in Tha.
Ian Association production when
the hilarious three-act farce come.
dy, written by Russell C. Medcraft
and Norma Mitchell, is presented
IN ITALIAN Hall on the nights Of
February 8 and 9.
Heading the list of newcomers
to the ITALIAN Association is Sgt
G. R. Dixon, stationed at Blue
thenthal Army Air Base, who will
be seen in the role of Jose, ar
eager young collegian whose Span
lsh blood boils at just the RICH
temperature to delight middle
aged wife out for good time.
A native of California, Sgt. d: =
is the only member of the c. (.
with professional experience. He
has worked as an extra in Is OF
20 movies, including Gone With
the Wind In addition, Sgt. Dixor
was associated with the nationally
known Pasadena Playhouse in Pas
adena, CAL, and has seven years
experience in the movies and ir
the theatre makes him a valuable
addition to the ITALIAN Association
Other members of the cast who
will be making their debut are
Andy johnson, Julian Morton, Pa
Darden, and Dorothea Love.
Andy johnson has had past ex.
perience in Baltimore, Md, where
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28

he was active in productions of the
Christ Lutheran church and vari-
GUS little theatre groups. He will
be seen in Cradle Snatchers"
playing the role of George, one of
the three hush ands with interests
other than at home.
Julian Morton, who has the part
of Henry, another college youth,
was formerly associated with dra-
. natics at New Hanover County
High school, where he was mem
ter of The Thespians. He also
served as dramatic instructor al
Camp Yonahnoka, al Linville.
Pat Darden, who Will be seen as
Jackie, one Of the three young
glamour girls in Cradle Snatch
trs," has participated in plays al
New Hanover High school, while
Oorothea Love, cast as Francine
other of the glamour girls, is q
Jew resident of Wilmington ano
rounds out the list of newcomers
to ITALIAN productions.
One h a n 6 e in the cast Of
Cradle Snatchers' has been an
nounced by Margaret Darst Smith
director Kathryn Snow, who al
ready has the duties of assistan
to the director, will also play the
part of Elinor, the third husband
stealing flapper. Gibbs Holmes
Originally slated to take this part
has found it necessary to withdraw
The remainder of the cast OIL
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
.CLUB CLOCK

he Woman's Missionary So
ciety of Southside Baptist
church will meet Tuesday aft
ernoon at 3 o'clock at the
church, the Sunbeams and Jun
ior GA will meet at the same
hour.
The Past Noble Grands club
of Letitia Rebekah Lodge, No.
3, will meet with Mrs. R. A.
Brindell, 1915 Market street
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock
and the election Of officers will
take place at this time.
The Woman's auxiliary to
the Senior Fraternity will meet
thursday evening at O'Clock
at the home of Mrs. Fanniel
Pearl Hicks, 100 Keaton ave-
nue., Mrs. Kitty Harrison will
be joint hostess.
The Dorcas society of St.
Paul's Lutheran church will
hold the m n hly meeting
o'clock in the parish house,
Sixth and Princess streets.
The monthly meeting of the
James Walker hospital alum
nae will be held Thursday at
3:15 o'clock.
North Carolina Sorosis will
hold the m n t h y business
meet Thursday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock in the clubhouse
preceded by an executive
meeting at 8 o'clock.
The Woman's Auxiliary OF
the Winter Park Presbyterian
church will meet Monday att
ernoon at $3.50 o'clock at the
church. Miss Ada McMurphy,
returned Missionary from Ko-
rea. will be the speaker Of the
afternoon.
The New Hanover County
Council Of Home Demonstra-
ton clubs will meet Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock in the
home agents office in the Gus
tom house. Mrs. M. S. EN-
mart is president of the coun-
Gil. All officers, both old and
new, are expected to be pres
ent.
The Business and Profession
al Women's club will hold the
regular meeting with Miss Viir-
ginia Ward presiding, on Fri
day evening at 6 o'clock. Mem
bers are asked to call Mrs.
Shepard at 1888 if they are to
attend.
A meeting of the T. E. L.
class of Calv vary Baptist
church will be held tuesday,
at 8 pm. at the home of Mrs.
Lois VESSEL in Leland. Mem
bers planning to attend are
asked to meet at the home Of
Mrs. G. W. Strawn, 407 North
Third street at 7:30 pm.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28

Otto Schmidt, manager OF the
Atlantic Paint and Varnish works
left today for Richmond, Va, tt
attend a meeting of the company
officials.
Mrs. R. c. Poovey, Miss Ruby
Grey Massenburg and Miss Doro
thy Dixon left Thursday for a ten
day stay in New York city.
Miss Gladys Carney and Mrs.
Sherwood Miles have returned tc
their home here after attending
the Jose Iturbe concert in Colum.
bia. S. c.
Mrs. A. C. Smith of Charlotte,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ma.
jor Knight.
Captain and Mrs. Jackson H.
Daniel and son, jackson H. Dan
iel, Jr., have returned to Charles.
ton, S. c., after spending a while
here. Captain Daniel is serving in
the ATS.
Among those from here attend
in the funeral of Joseph McKeith-
an in Southport Friday were: Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Canady, and
daughter, Barbara Ann, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. N. Thompson, Mrs. J. S.
Craig, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Thonlp-
son and Mrs. o. N. Abernethy.
Mrs. c. E. Carney has returned
to her home on Nun street after
visiting her daughter-in-law Mrs.
Carlton Carney in Charlotte. She
was accompanied home by Mrs.
Carney and two children, Doris
Jean and Eddie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert j. Farrar
will return today from their honey
moon in Florida. Mrs. Farrar is
the former Miss Charlere Regis.
ter.
Miss Carolyn Register, student
at ECTC has returned to Green
vile, to resume her studies. Miss
Violet Register has returned to
Fla, after visiting her
parents here and attending the
of her sister, Miss Char
Lene Register asst Saturday night.
Mrs. John H. Davis and daughter,
Ann, and Mrs. Davis mother, Mrs.
W. J. Farrar, left Friday night for
Richmond, Va, where they will at
tend convention of Jehovah Wit
nesses. They are expected to re-
turn Monday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28

Mrs. w. K. Stewart, Jr., has left
for Fort Douglas, Utah, to join her
husband, Major Stewart, after
spending two weeks here with Ma
jor Stewards parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. K. Stewart, 1901 Chestnut
street. Major Stewart recently was
transferred from Fort Huachucha
Ariz., to Fort Douglas.
Captain M. J. Ryan district Coast
Guard officer with headquarters at
Charleston, S. c., accompanied by
his wife, Mrs. Ryan, and Lieut..
Louis Hanson, will arrive Monday
morning 20 attend meeting of
the USCG temporary reserve on
Monday night. While here they will
be the guests of Lieut.. and Mrs.
Hanson at their home in Forest
Hills.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
Mothers Friend

Highly praised by users, many doctors and
nurses. just ask any druggist for Mothers
Friend-the skin lubricant. Try 1t tonight
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
Charles P. Hardison
Killed in Philippines

Charles P. Hardison, 10, fireman
first class, USNR, has been killed
in action in the Philippines, ac-
cording to Navy department no.
tice received yesterday by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. V. Hardi-
son. of 1414 Castle street.
Entering the Navy in August,
1913, young Hardison received his
basic training at cambridge, Md.
He had been on duty in the. Pa
cific area since last October.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
Dixon-Chenier
Engagement Is
Ann 0 u n c e d

Mrs. Hazel c. Dixon announces
No engagement and approaching
Marriage of her daughter, Eliza
beth Dixon to Harvey w. Chepier,
seaman &c, United States Coast
Guard son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
! Chenier Of River Rouge, Mich.
urdav February 3, at $50 o'clock
in the afternoon at St. Mary's Cath
Ole church here.
The marriage will take place Sat-
mday. February 3, at $50 O'Clock
in the afternoon at st, Mary Scat
holic church here.
No invitatlns are being issued
but friends of the couple are cor
daily invited.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28

Cradle Snatchers" is composed of
faces already familiar to the local
theatre. Elizabeth Williams. Emma
Bellamy Williamson, and Lucy
Nash will be in the respective roles
It Susan, Ethel, and Kitty. the
three wives who set out to turn
the tables on their rowing hus-
hands. Dick Cassidy. as Roy, and
Guerard Slmkins. as Howard. will
! lay the parts Of the two husbands:
Elizabeth HardWicke. who plays
fae part Of Anne, the little ingenue
while Jimmy Burns is cast as o.
car another of the young collegi-
ans Lester Preston, as the butler
Paul, and Hannah Block, as the
llald, complete the cast.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
Pfc. Worren Pennington
Is Missing In Action

Pfc. Warren S. Pennington, U.
S. Army Infantry. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Pennington of R. F.
D 2, Wilmington. has been report
ed missing in action in the Luxem.
bourg area since January 4.
Wounded in action last Noven.
Der 9, Private Pennington had re
turned to duty on December II
following disqualification in Paris.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
PRISONERS ARRIVE

ATHENS, Jan. ~ Up One
thousand and three British war
prisoners Of the ELIAS, and $50
Greek hostages, arrived today in
Piraeus by steamer from Volos.
An exchange took place at Volos
two days ago.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-01-28
BRONCHIAL
COUGHS!

or Bronchial Irritations Due to
Colds. Buckley's Famous "CAN-
Adolf" Mixture Acts Like .
Flash.
Spend few cents today at any
good drug store for bottle Of Buck
ley's CANADIOL Mixture triple acting.
Take a couple Of sips at bedtime. Feel
its instant powerful effective action
spread through hroat. head and prom
Chial tubes. It starts at once to loosen up
thick. choking phlesm soothe raw mem
branes and make breathing easier.
Sufferers from those persistent, nasty
irritating coughs or bronchial irrita-
tons due to colds find Buckley's brings
quick and effective relief. Don't wait
get Buckley's Canadiol today. You get
relief instantly.
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Brooklyn Pharmacy 9
. Silver Drug Dept.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
INTERNAL REVENUE STAFF INCREASING
Excellent Opportunities for Trained Applicants !; Ap-
 plicatiOns Available

Applications for appointments to internal revenue positions are now open, according to the First United States Service Region, Boston, Mass. Such positions with attractive sal aries entail the verification of in- oividual. corporation, excess pro- fits, and other tax returns.
 Persons making application to any of the four grades offered must have tot heir credit not less than two years of progressively respon- sible and successful practical &C., counting expereince, requiring the performance of difficult and import ant accounting duties. Further in- formation regarding qualifications may be obtained from the office of First United States Civil Service Re- zion, in Boston.
 Applicatoni for 57 may be ob- tained locally from the Civil Service Commission, Post Office building. The completed form must be mailed tot he Internal Revenue agent in charge, Powlel building, Church street, New Haven, Conn.
 MgcaeaconMo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05

at tables and arrangements for the distribution of cold drinks are be- ing made.
 Music will range from the lighter classics to popular tunes and the programs are designed to give sat- isfaction to all types of listeners. Opening night will give you Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever, as well as Liszt's "Liebestraum" and Tchai- kowski's "Andante Symphony No. S."
 It is suggested you may applaud whenever the spirit or the music moves you, and the conductor will interpolate remarks about the music. During several intermissions visit ing and smoking are possible. En- cores will also be forthcoming Tickets for any concert or the series are on sale at McCoy's, Grand street.