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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
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at that time would have gotten
no where. An FEPC would have
had few white supporters. Ideas
Of Unborn white superiority were
held by most whites.
fet today. despite the many OK
ceptions and the long distance YET
to be travelled. It can be definite
~ stated that public opinion and
public policy on race relations
is being based more and more up
on facts. and less and less upon
folklore. Logic is driving out
magic.
That is tremendous gain.
Once the public fully bases It's
attitudes upon the facts, we have
nj much further TO 20. Even
Mayor Jeffries Of Detroit has
shown recent disposition 10 deal
with race problems in a natter
of-fact. rational and practical
way, Just as he would deal with
community water supply.
II tries our patience 10 put
our faith in the slow process OF
public education. but now and
then we can glimpse that It i,
going on In our favor. These
books are helping
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
BY META ECKEL

The appealing rendition OF Go
Down Moses by 26-year-old Olive
Mcfarland, talented Negro con-
tralto recently won her spot
in the finals OF the vocal audi
lions. sponsored by the Dept. OF
Parks and Recreation and the
Detroit Federation of Musicians.
She will be one OF 20 vocalsis
who will compete before the pub
lie a. Sis pm. Thursday. July
10 at the Belle Isle Shell Miss
Mcfarland lives at SIC Alger
avenue.
The reward for the winning
singers will be the chance 10
appear as guess soloists vita
The Detroit Federation OF Mu-
sicians' band in their summer
concerts on Belle Isle. There are
two aims behind the concert.
first, to bring out the undiscov-
cred local talent that misht not
Otherwise he heard: and second.
10 awaken community pride and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
OLIVE MCFARLAND AMONG
ADDITION FINALISTS JULY

stimulate interest In helping the
local singers.
One OF the thrilling phases OF
this contest IS the strong posi-
bility that some OF the youthful
unknowns singing today will be
the famous singing stars OF 10
morrow. for many Of them show
great promise for future sue
cess.
While the additions have been
going On for several weeks. dur
ing which time nearly 500 sing
ers were heard the Jul, 10
performance Will be The first
chance the public will have 10
hear any of The contestants The
singers will be preceded by a
concert given by tho Detroit Fed
Grafton Of Musicians band a.
100.
In case Of rain. the final au-
ditions Will be heard the follow
ing Wednesday. july o. al SIS
pm
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14

Establishing keynote in the
line OF racial harmony the l26th
airing June so OF the Our Town"
radio broadcast, emana,ing from
the worlds largest penal insiitu-
ton the State Prison OF Southern
Michigan. al Jackson. featured for
the first time on the air. the pris-
on's newly all-inmate
orchestra.
Twentythree colored and white
inmate musicians blended their
musical talents in harmony and
preserved a venture In brotherly
congrulty and good will that would
virtually subordinate the best ef-
forts OF co-ordlnator Of inter-
American affairs.
The prison broadcast. aired every
Saturday night at 1880 EWT
through Radio Station WIBM OF
Jackson, had in the pas been
semi-segrcgated affair: that OF
featuring the colored Brown Bud
dies orchestra one night and the
white group the Airliners. the
next But several weeks ago. the
institutions civilian director OF
hroadcasting. Robert (Boh HART
Renkcrt. formerly night club
nc. started molding a new ag-
eregation. made up OF the best
musicians from the respective
white and colorcd bands.
His selection eliminated in the
organization OF brilliantly con-
eruous polytypical orchestra that
promises 10 set criterion for
other groups Of lis kind in SINH
lar institutions throughout the
country
Saturday nights broadcast.
staged before large crowd OF
civilian visitors. featured an en-
tire program OF Latin American
music played by the Americans.
as the new group Is called. with
vocal selections by the prison S
popular sepia Sinatra, Ralph
Overstreet; the Catholic inmates
choir. and colored vocal sextet
called The Six Shades OF Blue. %
An integral part OF Warden
Harry II Jackson's resocialization
through education program. the
prisons school OF music has turn
ed out many accomplished colored
and white musicians. some OF
whom are now PLAYING with pop
noted band leader Duke Ellington.
ular name bands
On recent visit TO The prison,
impressed by the broad musical
education program, expressed his
desire that many more OF the in
mates take advantage OF the OPP
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
Lena Horne Asks
Court To Check
IN On Eer Agents

Los ANGELES Lena Horne.
star Of stage screen and radio.
has flied a suit in seperior coar'
here asking for 'declnra'ory re-
lief and an accounting Of her
crnincs agains, tho law nrm n
Goldie and Gumm and her agent
Louis shurr and several John
Does
The agents i appears from be-
brief filed by Miss Horne auor-
icys entered into contracts with
the actress under which they
were 70 receive percentage o.
her earnings IL return for look
ing atior her interests.
Miss Horne claims that ,ho
raties mentioned have not beer
locking afer her Interests 70 her
satisfaction in the case If Gold-
e and Gumfn not since 1912
They have however continued 70
collect heir commission
According 10 memo flied hy
The comrlainan' L was ID 1926
that ~ho found herself financial
~ indebted Tor services ane loans
70 the law firm OF Goldlp and
Cumm in New York 10 Tho ex-
tent ~ several hundred dollars
IN return for 4 ralease srom an
These obiisaiions she signed a
conifac wih ne law firm urdor
which tho partners were given
comple'e charge ~ an Ter bnsi-
ness aud professional affairs and
- per cont Of her earnings
Louis shurr The asen, entered
the pioiure in le4a in partner
ship deal wi'h Goidie and QUINN
Af'er fia. all became 80 iu-
VOWED according re TIC sinecg
at'ornevs hat She decided 4
was 'ine 20 call IN her own ~
tornsys and appeal 70 the cour
10 uniangle the matter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
More Blankets

Civilians are assured an ample
supply or blankets this winter by
the revocation today OF the 100
per cent military freeze" on
wool blankets and blanketing.
the War Production Board an
nounced.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
Potato Cost Up

1te ceiling price OF white po-
tatoes rrowi in Missouri ard
Kansas will BE- Increased 90c a
hundred pounds, and FOR those
grown In Arkansas Oklahoma
and Texas viii be Increased &C
hundred pounds during tho per-
iod July SCI the Onice az Price
Administration said today The
increase is mandatory under tho
Sterilization Extension Act. OPA
said. 10 compensate growers for
reduced yields resulting from I'M
favorable growing conditions
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14

This weeks personality IS SOM
BROWN, of the team of Sonny ana Cat.
The team has been currently appearing
al Breads Club Zombie. This past week
Sonny purchased 500 war bond. lie Is
an ox-serviceman, having spent IA months
IN the South Pacific. He says that TINS was
for the boys who are keeping on the Jop;;
SUNNY and Cat have done USO shows and
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14

LAST WEEK ~ PHlLADEL-
PHIA Eddie Rochester, AN
derson denied the rumor tina, no
was not permitted 70 make me
USO trip overseas in mixed
unit Rochester stated that he
could not stay the minimum eight
weeks required because az bis
present theatre tour
ACCORDING TO REPORTS
Rochester is receiving much cril-
clsm from colored listeners for
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14
Harmony Features Prison Broadcast

portunity and thereby insure for
themselves future professional
musical careers.
The "Our Town" broadcast,
made up entirely OF inmates OF
The prison, promises 10 surmount
the record set by the much pub
licized San Quentin program. and
has strong indications OF being
headed for Countrywide radio
hook-up.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-07-14

include in their travels such spots as me sonny
Club Alabam in Los Angeles Simms Paradise IN rnilly,
the Cedar Gardens in Cleveland, and Dan Montgomery
supper club in Buffalo
DR.. A. L. Jackson, DDS, is back on the JOB al'er
a check up Mt T. of Nj. hospital 80 o = c,h
Warren LaRue, former manager OF the - q = OLuo'
stopped on his Detroit friends last week warren pans
to spend several days in the University noSp''" @" N
Arbor He is residing in Chicago.
Cpl. Charles Duckworth, owner of the Star Barber
Shop home for thirty days nine months overseas"
lie will report to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo- He looks IKE
me European heater agreed with nm
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01

LOOK. MOTHER-only one
yard needed for this cute
jumper! Make Pattern 4505
with matching jacket. Make
blouse, too, from same pattern.
Pattern 4505 in children's
sizes: 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Size 6.
jumper, takes l yard 35-in. fab
ric; jacket or blouse, Is yard
35-inch.
Send 20 cents in coins for
every Anne Adams Pattern.
Write plainly name and ad-
dress. style number and size.
Send an additional Is cents
for the Anne Adams Book Of
Patterns for fall and winter.
Free patterns for 3 hats, 3 bags.
peplum, and bedjacket printed
in book.
Send 35 cents in coins when
ordering both pattern and book.
Send your order TO the Anne
Adams Pattern Department,
The Detroit Times, Detroit 81,
Mich.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
By Frances Drake

Look in the Section Which Yo, Birtbdog Comes aud Find
What Your Outlook Is, according to the Stars,
For THeSday, October p 1913
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
Baked Squash

Hubbard or winter squash
Salt
PapTika
MolaSSeS
~ Lemon juice
Butter.
Cut squash into pinch pieces
and remove strings. Place pieces
in baking pan. Sprinkle squash
with salt, paprlka, molasses
and lemon juice. Dot generously
with butter. Cook squash COW
cred for ? hour in moderate
oven 1915 degrees).
Uncover it and cook until
tcnder-1a hour longer Add
butter if necessary. Serve
squash in she'll.
Squash With Orange
medium sized hubbard
squash
= cup sugar
2 cup hot orange juice
Grated orange rind
ii teaspoon salt
Butter.
Cut squash into halves and
seed Place in colander over
boiling water. Cover colander
closely and steam until nearly
tender. Peel and cut into slices
= Inch thick.
Dissolve sugar in orange
juice. Add orange rind and salt.
Place layers of squash in bak-
ing dish. brushing each one with
above mixture. Dot generously
with butter. Bake in moderate
oven 1850 degrees) for about l
hour
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01

SISTER DOLLS for big and
little sister. Easy to sew, they
have yarn hair that's fun 10 fool
with. Make clothes of scraps
of sisters dresses.
The bodies are two identical
pieces with rounded head Fun
90 dress and undrcSS. Pattern
72l has transfer; directions for
doll and clothes.
Send - cents in coin for
every Laura Wheeler Pattern.
Write name and address plainly.
Send your order TO the Laura
Wheeler Pattern Department,
The Detroit Times, Detroit 81,
Mich.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01

dealing with money, property,
duties. Take nothing for
granted. Have care in important
decisions; take more time 70
study plan.
JUNE p TO JULY %
CGHcer-Early hours may not
show assistance, but it is there.
BE prompt, accurate in censtrue-
tive work. postwar matters. Be
careful not TO relax when you
are near, or nave gained, your
goal.
JULY p TO AUG. p
LeO-A p p ro a { h tasks with
Leo's true sincerity, seriousness.
There are momentous m $,
your outlook is in your own
h and 5, don't allow personal
things to interfere with busi-
ness.
AUG. % TO SEPT. %
Virgo May be little help
from outside sources. Keep prac-
teal considerations in fore
ground. Good outlook for social
and heart affairs. Soon surprise
favors likely from friends.
SEPT. p TO OCT. %
Libra 49, Influences uncertain,
especially in financial issues. In
late afternoon tension relaXes;
you can reach out for bigger,
better results, so don't lay down.
OCT. - TO NOV. -
Scorpio-Nibrations m ] Y g d.
Progress depends m u chilly on
effort, thought given important
matters. Expand your worthy
aims; discard useless methods.
NOV. p TO DEC. -
SdgittQriUS-EXcellent aspects
for general activities. Keep pro-
ductive tempo up, strive after
major results-they are possible.
Romance comes INTO its own.
Should be a happy day.
DEC. p TO JAN. II
Caprlroy9t-Wateh the straws
how the wind blows, BE con-
scientious, honest. A marked I'M
provement now n tries involving
money, real estate, manufacture
ing. employment
JAN. - TO FEE. 20
4 qHdriu s--Rays point for
greater stabilization from noon
on. Keep routine work in order
and your eyes open so that
worthy propositions may not be
overlooked.
FEB. II TO. MARCH 2O
PjSceS-A change in conditions
indicated for the better soon Go
To meet good prospects, they
won't always make themselves
known.
YOU. BORN TO-DAY: Many
fine characteristics; intuition;
keen recognition of right from
wrong, good from bad. You are
affected by surroundings.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
In Mayfair
With
THE CHAPERON

A PLEASANT custom Of pre-
war days was resumed last
evening when music loving
DetroiterS turned out in great
numbers 70 greet the return OF
the Ford Sunday Evening Hour
10 the concert stage and
the airwayS O..
And 10 applaud =. the con-
ductor Fritz Reiner and the
lovely Soloist G u a d y ;
Swarthout e.
The Ford family occupied the
entire tenth row Of the orcheS-
ira and in the party were Mrs.
Edsel Ford Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Ford ii Mrs. Benson
Ford Mrs. Walter Buhl
Ford II Mr.. and Mrs STAN
ley Ruddiman -. and Mr.. Rob-
ert Tannahill -.
Mrs. EdSel Ford wore black
>. as did her two pretty daugh-
ters-in-laW and charming
Mrs. Walter Ford chose a gown
OF electric blue =. and a small
matching hat -.
Mrs. Ruddiman'S black gown
had a yoke OF beading and en-
broidery in shades of violet
and her coat was violet
too
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
Others Present

MRS. FRED T. MURPHY
wore a gray felt hat TO match
her tailored gray tweed suit
and a boutonniere OF her favor
ite white carnations
Also in the audience were
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Fitzpatrick
. MIR. and Mrs. T. w. Palmer
Livingstone Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Bennett -. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Frawley Mr. and
Mrs. John S. Bugas Dean
and Mrs. Kirk B. O'Ferrall {.
George V. Gambler Jr. {.
Miss Susan d. Copeland =. {.
Mrs. Elliott f. Nichols =. Mr..
and Mrs. Judson Broadway &.
Mr.. and Mrs. William T. Bar
bour Judge ard Mrs. Arthur
E. Gordon Mr.. and Mrs.
Stanley kresge Mr.. and
Mrs. II. A, Bokram -. Mr.. and
Mrs. John II. Hammond g.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kirchner
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd II.
Mr.. and Mrs. William N
Moffett Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Isbey Mr.. and Mrs, j. r.
Davis and many others
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
Keeping Hair Neat

FEW OF the lofty hairdos
can sustain themselves without
plenty of hair pins, clips and
tuck combs. We allow that the
hair acts like all get out when
it is taken off the shoulders
and mounted on the head. 1t
doesn't know what is happening.
il doesn't know what il is all
about. In time il settles down,
becomes amiable.
For the evening party you
can bind il with fillet. Lovely
ones in the shops. Or you can
form one of fresh flowers.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
Modem Period Furniture
On Display This Week
BY PHILoNIENE EZACK

the divans and chairs on big
wooden disk wheels. Perfect
for simple scene shifting they
have an amusing air, surprise
you with smooth sitting COM
fort. 5/...l
The show. which runs through
Friday. is open from 10 a. m. to
10 p. m.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01

MUCH has been written about feminine
hygiene But TOO often women
hb overlook hygiene in the REAL
sense Of the word undef-afm Clcdnli.
ness and sweetness. You cannot be
attractive with undet.arns moist. stained
and smelly. Use Amd, the new cream
deodorant
i. Does not irritste skin Does not rot
dresses and mems shirts.
q Prevents under.erm odor Helps stop
perSpiration safely
5. a pure. white. sntiseptic, stsinleSS van.
. tShing cream.
\. No WAITING TO dry. Can be used right
after shaving.
5. Awarded Approval Seal OF American
Institute Of Laundering - hsfmieSs TO
ithric. Use Atfid regularly. -". l.-'
More women use Aud than any other
deodcrant. 500 and 59e ,blsf tax at
any store which sells toilet goods.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
MARCH Fl TO APRIL 20

HARCH Fl ~ AFKiL ~
aries - Some cross currents
may bring deviations; your ac-
tivities and temper can suffer if
YOU are not on guard. Let not
any such conditions deter; you
will get ahead honestly.
APRIL Fl TO NAY 20
Tarus-With a little adjust
ment and common sense, you
can work out schedules to bring
better results than at first
looked for. Seek help, cooper
alton.
MAY II TO JUNE 2f
Gcmiui-Be prompt, wide
awake, especially in matters
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
Junior League Shop

MRS. WILLIAM c. TOST
will decorate her tea table in
brilliant dahliaS from the
garden of her new house in
Cloverly road when the
board of directors Of the Junior
League Little Shop entertain
Little Shop volunteer workers
at tea Tuesday afternoon
in the Tost residence
Among those present will be
Mrs. Charles NJ. White Mrs.
Gordon Wood Mrs. James
Beyster Miss Carrie Hub
bell Mrs. Robert F. Koebel
.. Mrs. Eppa II Heaton
Miss Ann Brown Mrs.
Kenneth Van Doren Miss
Margaret Swan Mrs Ford
Ballantyne Jr. Mrs. Robert
Alspaugh Mrs. George Hol-
ley Mrs. Robert Mexican.
Mrs. Frederick Colby 1.
Mrs. John w. Mulford -. Mrs.
William p. Fisher
Mrs. Edward Doyle who
will be on hand TO greet the
guests is the newly elected
president of the board of di-
rectors of the Little Shop
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
DAG Dinner

Mr.. AND MRS. CHARLES
B. BONN of East Jefferson
avenue were hosts at a large
dinner party at the DAG Satur-
day evening their guests
including Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Breer Mr.. and Mrs. c. II.
MATCHBOX
Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Renchard Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul w. Seller Mr.. and Mrs.
William c. RandS Mr.. and
Mrs. Chauncey r. Pelton 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart a. CogS-
dill Mr.. and Mrs. Peter a.
Markey Nathaniel Reese
Miss Dorothy Reese -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Alvarez
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Olson
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Fields
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Wesley
Ebling Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Z. Tuttle -.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Gag
nier Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Freiburger Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence F. TollZien Mr.. and
Mrs. George NJ. Endicott /.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
Varied Use
Squash
BY PRUDENCE PENNY

HUBBARD AND delicious
varieties of squash are coming
into Detroit this week, accord
ing to the latest report from
the bureau of markets. Add va
nety TO your meals by includ-
ing this versatile food item in
menu plans. Use ii in many
ways. Makes an excellent vege-
table-colorful and navorful--
and will lend itself to delicious
pie.
Here are some appetizing and
simple recipes 10 prepare. Try
them some evening soon.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01

PROVING POSTWAR prom
iSes no mere dazzle talk a
Detroit store is this week pre-
senting a furniture show that
includes the latest in modern
and the return of cherished but
long absent period pieces
Tables Of rare woods, luXuri-
Gus velvet chairs. delicate hand
painted tables. breakfronts and
credenzas are featured but high
light of the show is room
modernique.
Designed by famed decorator
Gilbert Rohde is a living room
that first startles, then charms.
It's focal point, a notified
marble fireplace inspired by an
early European stove, immedi-
ately hits your eye.
No isolation
Like its ancestor il is beauti-
fully functional but instead of
squeezing quietly in a corner
this fireplace. like a partition.
StreakS itself into the heart Of
the room thus iSolating no one
from the comfort of the hearth.
Flanking the fireplace are
sectional pieces that form
long divan but will also break
away 10 become Q chairs or
SCtteeS.
In dove gray hubby textured
upholstery their calm mein is
italicized with pale chartreuse
occasional chairs, a deep pine
green divan, muted rose rug and
satin walls of deep chartreuSe.
Inkspot Table
Very different is the gar
gantuan coffee table of sable
paldao, an exotic South Ameri-
can wood.
Called InkSpot, il derives its
name from its curving irregular
lines that exactly simulate the
pattern of an ink blob.
Adjoining this room is a large
modern dining room with sable
paldao furniture, a recessed pic
ture window, chartreuse satin
walls and big upholstered dining
chairs in two tones Of char
tTeuSe.
A whole series of bedrooms is
featured in the modern layout
and they include a master bed
room with piano mahogany
furniture, a honey ash bedroom,
another one with Brazilian rose
wood and one with white acer.
which is a platinum version of
bird s-eye maple.
For Runpus Room
In casual but gay mood is the
rumpuS room furniture. The
wood used here is picked pine
rubbed TO a pale topaz tone and
the Sailcloth upholstery famous
for its rugged character) is in
wonderful shades of coral and
seafoam green.
Unusual in this grouping are
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-01
Squash Pie

cup sugar
= teaspoon salt
teaspoon cinnamon
| teaspoon nutmeg
= teaspoon ginger
J., teaspoon mace
| cup steamed squash,
strained
3 eggs
cup heavy cream or evapo-
rated milk
recipe plain pastry. -.
Add sugar, salt and spices to
squash and mix thoroughly.
Beat eggs, add cream and mix
with squash. Line picpan with
pastry and pour in filling Bake
IN very hot oven t450 degrees
10 minutes, then reduce tenn
perature TO $50 degrees and
bake 40 minutes until knife in
serted in center comes out
clean. Makes one 9-inch pie.
Evening star., 1945-11-04

They still said: Fifty dogs. -"
The messages were flashed down to
London where cipher experts probed
and ripped to find the secret The
wires still said: Fifty dogs. ="
On Thursday, an INSPIRED Typ-
tographer found the answer. The
three messages about dogs, he said.
suppressing his excitement, simply
meant that the three top dogs" -
Roosevelt, Stain and Churchill -
would arrive the next day!
IT'S 10 Clever
PRESTWYCK was lost in admiration.
1t was so simple and so clever. Even
if the Nazis had intercepted the
message and broken the code, they
never would have figured out that
top dog" angle. Never
At 3 am, an hour late, the C-54
settled onto the runway in driving
rain. 1t TAXED and parked, the
cargo door opened and out
climbed Capt. Pete Hostmark.
Despite the rain, 5O-pieoe band
was blmmg God Save the King"
and ranged about were Prestwyck's
dignitaries, wet, shiny and resplend-
ent in top hats and cutaway coats
1t was unusual but very nice Cap
tain Hostmark bowed graciously
and began to unload his dogs.
As the first travel-weMy husky
poked his head tentatively into the
rain. a trumpet and a couple Of
tubas trailed off into silence. A top
hat or two wilted peroeptibly. The
next husky corked the band COM
pletely. The next sent the cutaway
coats into a dismal retreat
BY the time he finished unload
ing, Captain Hostmark was alone
on the rainswept strip - except for
so dogs.