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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-04-12

III health, lack Of education, or lack
Of opportunity. Given good health,
education and opportunity, the color
81 mans skin is no handicap"
Wallace said that so many Jobs
are closed TO Negroes because an
American white man who feels in
secure says to himself when he sees
II Negro operating a streetcar: TO
morrow business will be- bad. This
Negro is taking "A white mans job.
There must be no Negroes Operat-
ing stTeetcHTs."
The former Vice President stated
that, "the average American la
bOreT, farmer, school teacher and
professional man lives in fear"
because he has seen deprcssiOns and
expects them again,
when full employment is achiev-
ed, when fear Of insecurity Is gone,
all the races which make up this
great country can dwell together
In peace" He said the economic
condition Of the Negro can be i'm
proved somewhat by IA permanent
FEPC, abolition Of the poll tax, by
educating white people, and by a
revival Of religion In the hearts
Of all people.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-04-12
Newman Speaks to
Jewish War Vets

The Jewish War Veterans Post
No. 1893 heard Cecil T.. Newman
speak on "MinoritieH In the Post
War Era" Tuesday night ut En-
manuel Cohen Center. The women'S
auxiliary TO the post also heard the
speaker.
Newman said America will lose
its world leadership unless II treats
It's minority groups with Justice and
democracy. After the meeting an
hour was devoted to a question
and answer period.
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Sioux Falls
Briefs
by MRS. OSCAR BRIDGEwATER

ny "h'p' OpNhh DhiDIE y Elk
The members Of Calvary Baptist
Church Basketball team were en-
tertained at dinner, Saturday, April
o, in the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Robinson. 3l2 East Sixth St.
Mrs. FOLSOM attended n party
given by Mrs. Haynes in honor OF
Mr.. Haynes birthday, March 27
Mr.. and Mrs. Bentley motored to
Yankton, s. d., on business. Mon
day, April |.
Mrs. Booker was hostess to the
Smart Set club at dinner, Saturday
April 6.
Mrs. Sylvia Phillips. accompanied
by Sylvia Booker, sang q solo
Indian Lullaby" at a program
given March 20, at the Washington
high school auditorium, in oh.
servance Of national Girl Scout
week. Sylvia Phillips is a member
Of Troop II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips and Mr.,
and Mrs. Coakley, and their fam
lilies, mOtored to La Mars, Iowa,
Sunday, March 81, to visit friends.
The Junior Debs gave a party
Saturday, March 30. in honor OF
William Brooks Of Mitchell, s. d.
The party was given at the home of
Mrs. Dan Coates.
W. W. Jackson Of Chicago, was
q weekend visitor at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Coates.
Robert Haynes has sold his bust
ness at the Rose Room Club, and is
planning on visiting his mother in
Tennessee for a few weeks before
returning here to work.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-04-12
Christ the Triumphant
One" Eckenroth's
Theme April IL

Christ the Triumphant One"
will be the theme of Melvin X.
Eckenroth's Pre- Easter message
Sunday night, April IL, at the Ly-
ceum theater in Minneapolis.
Mr.. Eckenroth will retrace the
steps in the life Of Christ describ-
ing his birth, life, ministry, tri-
umphant acclaim and final rejection.
Special music will be offered at
the Sunday night Bible lecture.
Pastor A. L. Kirk, we'll known for
his golden voice, will sing.
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CHURCH NEWS & NOTES

was regular. Young Peopls's nesting WAS
| At 1880 .. m. Eph, 5th chapter was selected
for the lesson. The evening was dedicated
| 70 prayer and testimOn al services many
witnessed To Cots great healing power.
| Sisters Lulu Hanson and Esther johnson,
who had been on the aick list. were in
the services. John Love. Of the city. was
visitor. Tuesday evening. April .. the
| home missionaries held their monthly
| nesting this auxiliary Il doing . great
| work. Slater Gladys Freeman Is chairman.
Thursday evening meeting at 9 .. m. there
viii be prayer especially for the sick and
lost souls. der. l7:l4. Heal me, o Lord.
and shall be healed save me. and shall
be saved for thou art my prAiseD Friday
evening. Bible School will BE- held from :
.. m. 70 10 .. m. Biblical questions will
Be answered. Sunday, April IL. a part Of
the service will be given 70 foreign mission
aid an Offering will be taken up To send
10 the heather land. 20 help carry the
Gospel You who have kegs. bring or send
them in Sister Lulu Hanson is superin-
tendent. Tuesday, April Is, Young People
will hold their monthly meeting. Sister
Roman Brown will be in charge. These
meetinEs are held at lls Dupont Avenue
North all are invited
Vicinity Notes: Mn. sslsna Bowman h
very SICK At her home. 522 Fremont Avenue
North. Mrs. Ada Bludsoe. AIS COlfaG Ave
nue. North. h on the sick list but she was
able To go out Of the city. because Of the
usAin OF uef bFutheF. sister Gain. AlbLa
Collar Avenue North. has been III for some
time but Is out again feeling hns.
Border Methodist Charehi The setting Of
beauty and purity which the white altar
linen gave was ideal for the celebration
Of the sacrament Of baptism and holy com
muniOn. The minister. the Rev. X. W
Kelley, delivered the message. The Son
Of Man GlOrihed."
Mrs. Elaine Childress, 1881 Bryant Ave
N, was baptized upon confession Of faith.
and admitted into full membership. Mrs
Mary ClArdy. who has been III for the past
two weeks, returned TO her church school
class and morning worship.
The minister and choir enjoyed an eve
ming Of high fellowship at Grace Methodist
church on last Sunday evening. April 7. at
80 y. m.
The prayer band met on Tuesday. April
Q. at the home OF Mrs. Albcrtha McElrOy.
4O4l Clinton Ave The band will meet on
next Tuesday evening, April IS. at Border
church. 4OI Aldrich Ave. N, in a Holy
Week service. The Rev. l.. 7. Ashford,
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! 81. Peter A. u. y. ChaFchI The Usher
Board u 70 b. commended for the hRs pro-
4 gram last Sunday evening. The intrOdue.
ton Of the Mayor BY Mr.. Cecil Newman
/ and the address Of Mayor Hubert Humph
| rsy. will long be remembered. and was very
Instructive and helpful TO thOSs who heard
thsm. The vocal numbers sung BY ths
Rev. A. l.. Kirk and Worthy Turner were
very good, and were Appreciated By the
audience. JsAns LsVeFett'a musical num-
berS we're good. and also the singing By tbs
Usher Board chorus.
There will be special Palm Sunday ser.
vice. The palma will be blessed and given
10 the WOrshippers at I0;G5 q. m. The
senior and junior chOirs will sing Pastor
II. &. Boyd will bring the Message The
Humility Of the Triumph Of Jesus Chrbt.
Evening worship at 7:4S: subject, The
Prophet Of Nazareth Of Galilse." The
senior choir will sing some special num-
beers. The Young People and Allen Chris
tan Endeavor nesting At 8 80 D. m.
The Passion Week UhiOn service will
start at St Peter Church Monday at 7 40
.. m. The Rev H. w. Bolts viii bring
the Message. The Rev Robert W. Kelley
Viii preside. The Union choir from the
seven churches will sing.
Easter h TO be q glorious day At ST.
Peter. There Is 20 be special Easter music
by the choir. BaptismAl service and the
bleaAinE Of infants At 10 rs o. m. Sunday
School program at 5 80, TO be followed by a
Candle Light Service at o. m. The choir
VIII nave . CantRta at as q. m. The
pastor will bring the Easter messages. The
public s invited 70 worship with "a. both
PALM Sunday AID Easter.
WRyman A. n. z. Church, Sunday was
general class day At WaymAn The spir-
ttuAl fervOr ran high and the choir was al
Its best Sunday night. the ohoir's musical
W1 n grand success. Other talent an
p"artnR on the program were Mr. J. Gre
sham and Mrs. MAndervills both aolnistA
were accompanied by Mr.. PFim. who also
sang and played two selections. and the
Davis family.
Tuesday, the Margaret Rhoades Mission-
airy Society held its first shut-ln meeting
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs Prank TuIIiv.r
- HOaR Ave. N.
The Pastors Aid Society will meet Fri
day evening At the home Of Mr. and Mrs
William Cooper. 7O5 7th St n All mem
bern are asked % be present.
sunday IA Trustee Day. Dollar Day At
WaymRn. The pastor will occupy the puI-
pit. All members are asked 10 bring n
dollar or send Il. Mrs. Athlesn CurBs will
be soloist for the morning service
April ~ at 3 90 q. m the official hoard
" sponsoring state rally. Speaker will
be- announced later. Church Rsp0rtsr
True Apostolic Church! Sunday school
opened at . IS a. m. with the superin-
t"ndcnt and stRh at their posts. The morn
ing service was inspiring with Bro. W NJ
brown IN charge. The meeting was opened
with season Of prayer. and singing that
W"r" very eHthusiRstic The Pastor Elder
h"binson spoke from II Cor. IL g, the sub
ject, Spiritual Check up the attendance
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Catholics Discuss
Plons to Open D. c.
Schools TO All

WASHINGTON, April /. - The
program Of intsrraciAl education
now In force In New York Catholic
schools may soon be extended 10 the
Catholic schools Of Washington, II
was announced this week at a meet
ing Of the Catholic Interracial
Council here. The Council, which
Is sponsoring the plan, has been
organized 10 promote interraciaI
justice by applying Christian prin-
ciples TO race relations.
Speakers at the meeting included
G. Rowland Shaw, former assist
ant Secretary Of State, who is pres
ldent Of the Council; Paul ID. Will
liams, President Of the Southern
Regional Council, and Clarence NJ.
Mitchell, Jr., field operations d.
rector, Washington office Of the
FEPC.
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Senator Pepper
To Speak Here
On April 27

U. s. Senator Claude Pepper Of
Florida will be the honor guest and
main speaker at a dinner Of the
Independent Voters Of Minnesota,
the affiliate Of the NC-PAC, on
Saturday, April q, in the ballroom
Of the RadiAsOn Hotel. Minneapolis.
Tho announcement Of Peppers
appearance In the Mill City was
made by Vernon r. Mikkelson, Min
neapolis, who is chairman Of the
dinner.
I'm hOnoTinR Senator Pepper for
the fighting liberalism he repre-
sents," MikkelsOn stated, the din
ner will also afford an excellent
opportunity 10 strengthen the in
dependent political action move
nenL In MinueaOtao
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Pilgrim Church
To Give Pageant
Of Christiun Life

Two hundred people will take
part In the pageant Of Christian
Life Institute at Pilgrim Baptist
church on Easter Sunday ut O
y. m. The pageant terminates n
six weeks course. Demonstrations
will be given from each class Of
instructors.
Taking some Of the lead roles
will be: William Lawrence. Jr.. and
Howard Hunt, hRRbeaTeFs; Mrs.
3. v. Owens and Mrs. NJ. Oliver,
nArrRtorA; Moses Knott, Jr.. eager
youth" Others taking leading
parts will be: Supt. NJ. A. Boiling
and n class Of boys; William Coins,
Mrs, Lydia Brown and Mrs. Lillian
DOwney.
Special musical numbers will be
presented by James Murray, Mrs
Luella Taylor, Mrs, O'Delle Gallo
way, and the Gospel chorWs. Sam
uel Ransom, Moses Knott, Sr., and
the Mcsdamcs Samuel Ransom,
Moses Knott, Sr.. Phil Hall, Ora
McMooro and Luella Brown. are
IN charge Of the stage setting. The
Mesdames Regina Morris. Blanche
Coins, Anna Black. and Almedia
TTcsyan. are In charge Of the Chris
tian flag.
George W. Willis Is chairman Of
the board u education. and Frank
Boyd, the Mcadames Howard Hunt.
Lydia Brown. and n. J. Hunter, are
leadcra in the planners institute.
Tho Rev. Floyd Il. Massey. Jr, Ia
pastor.
The public Is invited to attend the
saryiraa
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Cpl. Corl Fraction
Gets His Discharge
From Air Corps

Cpl. Carl Fraction, who has
served for the past three years in
the Army Air Forces as a photo
laboratory technician and aerial
photographer, has received his hon
orable discharge. Fraction has
been confined recently to the hos
pital at Camp Mccoy, Wis.
He was one Of tho first two Ne
grOes to enter photo laboratory
school at Lowry Field, Colo. After
receiving his diploma. he re-entered
school and completed a course In
photo and gun camera technique.
While stationed in Colorado, he
was the only Negro In the 49lst
heavy bombardment group.
Cpl. Fraction Is living with his
parents at 1901 Portland Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-04-12
Mrs. Clarence Nelson
Elected 10 Board
OF Women's Group

Mrs. Clarence T. X. Nelson, wife
Of the pastor Of CRmphOr Memorial
Methodist church, was elected third
vice president, and n member Of
the executive board. Of the Wom-
ans international League for Peace
and Freedom Of the state Of Min
neSOtR, at the annual meeting last
Friday, In Minneapolis. Mrs. Nelson
Ia also q member Of tho morning
membership committee Of the st.
Paul YWCA, and q member Of the
executive committee Of the ST. Paul
Council Of ChuTch Women.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-04-12
Willidm Jones
Found Dead

Funeral services for William
Jones, 30i T.. 7th St. who was
found dead at his home April 3,
were held from the Neal Funeral
chapel Monday, April x, at 200
y. M.
Mr. Jones Is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. Carson Titus, Jr..
and one son. DrcNel Jones.
Burial was at Elmhurst GENE
terry. Neal Funeral Home was in
charge
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Sam WGtson
Rites Held

Funeral services were held Tues
day, April o, for Sam Watson. age
6b. goa North Second St, who was
found dead at his home.
The Rev. l., c. Harris ofFiciated
at the services which were held at
the Woodland Funeral chapel. In
terment was at Crystal Lake ceme-
terry.
Woodland Funeral Home was in
charge.
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preacher.
The services for Palm Sunday. April II,
begin Al - m. The United Christian
Youth Council Il sponsoring = sunrise SER
vice At Hennepin Avenue Methodist church
The Roosevelt high chorus will sing.
Border will have its special Palm Sun
day morning worship. The choir will have
appropriate Palm Sunday music. and the
minister will preach. The Msny-VOiesd
Shout"
The minister and choir will participate
in q service Of worship at CamphOr Memo
rial church on Sunday evening at p. IN
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-04-12
Wallace Says
Insecure Whites
Create Problem

TUSKEGEE, Ala.-Secretary Of
Commerce Henry Wallace in n
speech here, during Founders Day
ceremonies last Sunday, said:
There Is no inferior race in the
United States. There are people
who have never contributed TO the
welfare Of this country because Of
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-04-12
Urban League To
Hold Palm Sunday

Come and bring your friends TO
the Minneapolis Urban League
Palm Sunday Tea at the home Of
Mrs. Robert Bannarn, 1912 Gin.
ton Ave, from four to seven D. m.
A special program that features a
one act comedy. plus musical selec-
tons Of outstanding artists has
been arrRnged.-Advt.
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Johnny Baker Post
Plans Social Meeting
On Saturday Evening

Johnny Baker Post will hold u
social meeting Saturday evening.
April -, in the Sumner Housing
project social room at 1901 Bryant
Ava NJ
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-25
Meat Industry
Tops in 44 Sales

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 25 (AP)
The meat packing industry j
whose strike-ridden plants will be
seized Saturday by the govern
ment, topped % other industries
in net sales during 1914. the SEC
disclosed
The industry'S sales. based on
reports of 13 companies, totalled
4,732, ,03S,000 in 1914. Total 1943
sales were $4,606, $4,000, based on
reports of ii companies The sales
figures were disclosed in an SEC
survey of 118 industry groups
with total assets in 1914 OF about
Sol 900, 100000.
Following the meat packing
(and allied productsl industry
with high sales in 1914 came, in
order, cigarettes, dairy products,
distilleries, grocery Specialties and
miscellaneous food products.
Net sales in the other leading
industries for the two years were
cigarettes, 1914, $1,601, ,732, 900;
1943, $1,553,032, 900; dairy pro-
ducts. 1914, S1,452, ,351. 900; 1913
S1,34l, ,91S,000; distilleries. 1914
81 ,226, ,298,00; 1943, S914,015, 900
grocery specialtieS and miscel.
laneous food products. 1914, 1854.
9S4. 900: 1913. $3.50. .3lS.O00.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-25


NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF sTocK-
HOLDERS TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 40. l94s
To the Stockholders OF the udylite corpo-
ration.
Notice is hereby given that . special meet
inE OF the stockholders OF The Udylite Corpo-
At Its offices at 1881 East Grand Boulevard.
Detroit, Michigan, on Wednesday. February
20, 1916, at 2 O'Clock IN the afternoon
Eastern standard Time for the following
L. To consider and vote upon Mercer
Agreement wherein II is provided that Parker
Wolverine Company. a Michigan corpof alton
shall be merged into this corporation. upoR
the terms. provisions ana conditions OF saia
Mercer Agreement, which said Mercer Asree-,
submitted 10 vote Of the stocEholdsrs by
the Board OF Directors OF the company al q
special meeting OF the Board held on kotsr-
Der B.. lo4o. A cppy OF said Merger Agree
ment is included as Appendix "A" in the
PROXY statement which is being mailed TO the
notice
To authorize the Officers ana director.
OF the corporation 10 take all steps which
may be necessary and advisable and 10 exc
other things which may be necessary 10 carry
out said Merger Agreement.
) To transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
Stockholders OF record a. the close of busi-
ness on January Is, 1916. will be entitled
Stockholdes who do not expect 10 attend In
person are urged 10 fill IN. execute and return
the PROXY which Is being mailed TO the stock
holders. together with a copy OF this notice
and the above mentioned proxy statement.
BY order OF IN. Board OF Directors
HORACE S MAYNARD,
Detroit Michigan. Jsnusry 2. 1876.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-25
LEGAL NOTICE
rARKIR-woLvEKiNE COMPANY


NOTICE or SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCK
HOLDERS TO BE HELD FEBRUARY 40, is4s
To the Stockholders Of PArker-wolverins
Company.
inr OF the stockholders OF Psrssr-wol,erins
Company q Michigan corporation. will be
held at its offices al 25Oi East Grand Boule-
ward. Detroit. Michigan, on "wednesday, Feb
noon Eastern standard Time for the follow
inE purposes
Agreement wherein n 10 provided that Parker
shall be merged into The Udylite Corpors-
lion q Delaware corporation. upon the terms.
proyikions and conditions OF Asfd Mercer
Agreement. which said Merger Agreement was
vote OF the stockholders by the Board of
Directors OF PArker-Woiverine Company a.
special meeting OF the Board held on NoVem-
ber 8, lo4o. A copy OF Sald Mercer Atr,e-
pfety statement which Ia being mailed 20 the
stockholders together with copy OF this
notice
q To authorize the officers and director, of
the corporAtiou 20 take all steps which NAV
be Necessary and advisable and 70 execute and
nls all documents and TO 40 all other thinfs
which may be necessary and advisaole 20
carry out said Merger Agreement
; To transact such other business ss may
properly come before said meeting
Stockholders OF record a. the cloeA of busi-
ne- on January IS. lsts. Win be entitled
10 notice Of and 10 vote ~ the meeting
STOCK holders Sho DO not expect 10 attend
IN p<raon are urged 90 fill IN. execute and
return the PROXY which - beinT mailed "a
the ,tocsholdsrs together with . copy ~ tels
motto. and the above mentioned PROV state
sy order Of ,br Board Of Director
" NJ HAWKINS
p.tror Michigan December Is. ls+s
r,eV.,v,y-
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-25
Business
Index
Declines

BOSTON. lar. 2S The phys
ical volume Of business IN the
week ended Jan. l9 declined 10
1868 from 1897 in the preceding
week. according 10 Barron's In
dcN, adjusted for long-term in
duStry and population growth.
The current level compares with
the l945 high Of 1854 reached in
the spring and with 1923 4 year
ago.
BsrronS Index without adjust
ment for long-tcrm trend was
1923 in the week ended Jan. l9
compared with 1868 in the pre-
cedinG week and 1868 a year ago.
This index Is relative 10 the base
1Q2S-3q
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-25
Sales Hold
Steady

NEW YORK, Jan 25 (AP)-
Heavy buying subsided somewhat
during the past week, holding re-
tail sales for the nation at about
the same level as during the pre-
ceding week and 10 s per cent
above the same week year ago,
Dun & BradStreet reported today.
Consumers continued 10 buy
scarce items whenever they
were available" the business
research firm said. "While there
VAS rush for some merchan-
disc. il was less concentrated
than at the end of last year"
Regional percentage increases
in sales over a year ago were
New England, 6 to 9; East, Z to
10: Midwest. ) 10 9; Northwest
4 TO &; South, ! 10 4; Southwest,
4 10 s, and Pacific Coast, 5 to 9
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-25
Mart Advances
In Quiet Trade

NEW YORK. Jan - APP
The stock market advanced frac-
tions today in quiet early dealings.
Higher at the opening were
Greyhound, Sinclair. American
Radiator. Dome Mines. Southern
Pacific, Great Northern, General
Motors and United Corp. A few
issues had minus signs attached,
Texas Co, and American
Can.
Holders of merchandising shares
noted Dun & BradStreets Weekly
retail trade review stating that
volume for the country was eStl-
mated 10 be from 4 TO 8 per cent
above the like week of a year
earlier and about equal that Of the
preceding seven days.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-25
First Federal
Lists Promotions

Hans Gehrke Jr. has been pro-
NOTED to vice president and loan
officer Of the First Federal Saw
ingS e. Loan Association, il was
announced today. Elmer Field
was made assistant vice president
and assistant loan officer.
Other promotions approved at
the directors meeting this week
include: election of John r. Har-
rison, auditor prior TO military
service, TO assistant treasurer
Elinor Breakey, formerly assist
auditor; Pauline Murphy to as
siStant auditor, and Helen Hughes,
assistant secretary
All First Federal officers. in
cluding Walter. Gehrke, president
and manager, were reelected by
the board.