Evansville Argus, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, 3 September 1938 — Page 1

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EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1938

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STATE A.M.E.’S TO HOLD HUNDREDTH MEET

New Appointments at Dillard University

Dillard University announces the appointment of Nathaniel J. Stewart as University Librarian. Mr. Stewart holds the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the College of the City of New York and the B. S. to library science from the Library School*of George Peabody College. Mr. Stewart has served as assistant librarian at the College of the City of New York and at Columbia University and wrote as his master’s thesis “The History of the Library of the College of the City of New York.” Mr. Stewart is a candidae for the Ph. D. degree at Peabody College and is writing as his doctoral dissertation “A Hisr tory of College Libraries in America.” Miss Leonora J. Hull will serve in the Department of Music as instructor in piano in the absence of Miss Carol Blanton, who is on leave. Miss. Hull is a graduate of Fisk University and has pursued further study in piano at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

Change In Theatre Management Means New Deal For Race

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Brothers Take Complete Charge Of Grand

CHICAGO, — Feature nelws events in Ghicagoland last Tuesday was the “Flatfoot Fooogie, Jitter-bug, killer-diller” -Swingfest, staged at Soldier Field, sponsored by Mayor Kelly^s Century Committee and the Chicago Times, and attracting nearly 300,000 Swing fans, old and young, 100,000 of whom, unable to get- thru the gates, had to stand outside and catch snatches of the red hot rhythm of the Jazz kings. Conservative estimate of number Of colored jitterbugs present, 35,000. « $ * * DETROIT,—Last .Tuesday after Tommy Dowood, 26, (white), son of a grocery store owner, had allegedly struck 11-year-old Walter O’Neal, colored without provocation, a crowd quickly assembled in protest and a short time later a picket line was established by Worker’s Alliance and other organizations, the picketing so efiecuve tne store nas not opened since Saturday when the assault occurred. * * * * NEW ORLEANS,—Writing for ANP, Leon Lewis this week pointed out that while New Orleans boasts of many public improvements and civic advancements during the past two-year period, POLICE OFFICERS TO BE TRIED

Negroes, comprising 28 per cent of the population, got less than 15 per cent benefit from the improvements. Greatest disparity was difference in allotment beschools for wliite and for Negroes. * * $ * MARSEILLE, France— The usual week-end strike of Marseille dock stevedores was broken last Sunday when a group of 500 Senegalese soldiers, conspicuous for their tall statue and military bearing, marched to the dock which - the strikers refused" to district and unloaded ship cargoes touch. No i esis'a nee was offered as the Cul .nisi unloaded the ships from Algeria and Corsica containing huge stores of foods) uffs

Of interest to hundreds of theatregoers the city over and especially to the members of our group is the fact that the management of the' Grand Treatre has been acquired by the Fine Brothers, who have been in the theatre business in Evansville since 1921, when the two brothers, Oscar and Isadora, acquired the management from the hands of their father, Phillip, who died in this year. These two brothers were later joined by the youngest, Jesse, in the year of 1930 when he had completed his college training. First Downtown Run Theatre .. The Grand,. wthfch. has. been leased from Mr. Hassensall,. is the first of the first-run motion picture houses to be operated by the Fine Brothers. The Grand will always feature, motion pictures and stage attractions of first run nature. Improvement in Seating Arrangements . The entire second balcony of the Grand Theatre has been reserved for the members of our group. The seats have been repaired and painted and are in first Mass condition. These are of v Hie new -oveisituffexi’ and spilngj: cushioned style, which gives comfort to the movie goers. The bal-

Lineup To Deaf Cong. Mitchell

WASHINGTON, —(ANP) — Police Privates Robert M. Henry and John W. Nally, the two members of the Metropolitan police force who are charged with causing the death by violence of Leroy Keys, world war veteran, on March 8, have been ordered before the police trial board. The order followed an extensive review of testimony before the coroner’s jury and the grand jury by Corporation Counsel Elwood H. Seal into Key’s death. In both cases the policemen were held without blame.

St. Louis Boy Gets Howard Scholarship WASHINGTON, D. C. — Among the one hundred high school graduates listed for a free tuition at Howard U. for the year 1938-39 is one St. Louisan, Edward H. Williams. These scholarships have been awarded on the basis of need and of scholarship standing. Each recipient has maintained an average of “B” or better. The scholarships cover tuition fees amounting to $150.00 for the school year.

Sue City For Discrimination At Hospital

Charge Doctors And Nurses Barred From Practice At New Wing KNOXVILLE, Tenn., (ANP)— The East Tennessee Hospital Association, composed of Negro citizens of all walks of life here, filed suit in Chancery court last Tuesday against the city of Knoxville charging rank discrimination against Negro physicians and nurses at the General Hospital. Five things are demanded in the suit, viz, (1) That there be a Negro Nurse Training School established; (2) That Negro Interns be appointed for service in the hospital; (3) That Negro physicians be allowed to practice there; (4) That a courtesy staff be appointed; (5) and that a junior staff be appointed. All of these points were agreed upon by the city, the Rosenwald Fund and the East Tennessee Hospital Association when the Negro unit to the general hospital was first erected.

A Costly Error JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 25.—A typist’s error apparently will cost the State of Mississippi $20,000. The Legislature appropriated that amount to put out a gas well fire in Rankin County and fixed a 10 per cent tax on the other wells of the area from Aug. 31 through March 31 to reimburse the State. In the bill, it was discovered yesterday, the dates were typed Aug. 31, 1939, to March 31, 1939, ending the tax before it starts.

CHICAGO, (By Zetella Ford for ANP)—Responding to a call from a group of women Republicans more than 2,500 delegates packed Wendell Phillips High school Friday night to witness presentation of the official certificate of nomination to Aiderman William L. Dawson, Republican candidate for Congress from Chicago’s First District. The convention was called to order by the temporary chairman, Mrs. Cunningham Toiler and later, by motion the delegates selected as permanent chairman, Mrs. Ella G. Berry, prominent fraternal and political leader. During his stirring speech of acceptance, Candidate Dawson paid tribute to the women for their elevating influence generally, on politics. He also spoke in strong terms criticizing his opponent at the November elections, incumbent Congressman Mitchell, for ignoring the major problems and issues with which the Negro is faced. Among other speakers on the “official notice’’ program were Third Ward Alderman Robert R. | Jackson, Stanton DePriest, son of former Congressman Oscar DePriest, and Patrick B. Prescott, prominent attorney and former assistant corporation counsel. Alderman Dawson was given an ovation during the presentation ceremony.

cony will be air-cooled so as to give the patrons the very best in comfort. Two rest rooms to care for the comfort of the patrons have been repainted and refurnished with the very latest in rest room equipment. Appreciative Of Our Patronage Mr. Jesse Fine, in a conversation with this ARGUS reporter stated, “with our taking over the management of this theatre, we had in mind to use the entire second balcony for the convenience of our colored patronage, therefore we are reconditioning it with the purpose of giving your race the utmost in comfort and convenience.” Order Must Be Maintained. In order to retain the entire second balcony of the Grand at all time and to enjoy the other conveniences offered at this theater, we must Be Respective Of Our Fellow Theater Goar and Have Order At All Time.

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Popularity Contest Closes Today

Votes' Will Be Counted and Winners Announced in Next Issue

Popularity ’Contest which has been going on since the first week in August, will come to a Close today. There has been quite a bit of interest in the contest and the young ladies who have been working so faithfully to help put the program over in fine style, will be amply rewarded with cash prizes and the 1938 Model Philco Radio and the 15 Jewel Ladies Wrist Watch which are to be given away as the main prizes. 7 Young Ladies Entered Contest The following young ladies have entered the contest: Mrs. Salena Buckner, Misses Frances Morrison, Esther Mitchell, Bertha Starks and Vera Smith, all of Evansville, and Misses Viola Alvis and Sarah Clark _of Henderson, Ky. Staff Extends Thanks to Reading Public The Staff of the Evansville

to be given as well as tne material prize& The above named persons have.worked for three weeks to help build the circulation of the paper Ifmcl get it before the public. The\ARGUS is very appreciative or this fact. Dance Postponed; Coronation The dance scheduled for the fourth of September to be given in honor of the winner of the contest has been postponed until a later date, so as to give space for the benefit ball to raise funds for Swain. All loyal citizens are urged to attend the Swain Benefit Dance at the Rainbow Gardens Sunday night . . . Come out and hear this great collegiate band, featuring the great “Entertaining” Cab Dixon. Cab Dixon will certainly appear with this grand band. Jerry Morgan is the manager, hence the name of the band has been changed to Jerry, Morgan and his Wilberforce Col-

legians.

Hundreds To Attend Meet

The Alexander A.M.E. Church, Fifth and Walnut streets, will be the scene of the general sessions of the Indiana State Conference of the African Methodist Church, the latter part of this month, Rev. M. R. Dixon, Jr., pastor of the church stated today. Church Being Renovated and Remodled The Alexander Church is undergoing a great change in the way of a complete renovation in anticipation of this great event. Some of the most outstanding leaders in the race are expected to be present. Pastor Gets Absence Leave From Duties Rev. Dixon Jias been granted a thirty day leave of absence from his executive duties as president of the N.A.A.C.P. in order to make preparations for this great anniversary celebration. The association is now in the middle of a fight to save James Swain, the lad convicted of killing a local groceryman, from the electric chair. The case is expected to be carried to the Supreme Court of the United States in order to win a commutation of the sentence to life imprison-

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Varied Subjects to be Discussed This anniversary celebration

ARGUS extends thanks to the many readers who have cooperated with the young ladies to help

discussions’ and forums, centered around the more practical problems that confront the Younger generation as well as topics of interest to all delegates, friends and ministers. The achievements of the race and the A.M.E. Church in particular, during the past hundred years will be told by the many speakers on the program.

TO TAKE UP RACE ISSUE AT STATE LEGION MEET

ST. LOUIS, MO., Sept. 2 — Among the important issues scheduled to come up at the state convention of the American Legion Sunday through Tuesday at Cape Girardeau, Mo., will be a resolution reported adopted at the caucus meeting of the 11th and 12th District of the legion last Friday affecting admission of Negro youth to the “Boys State,” They were not admitted at the first “Boys State," held at Fulton, Mo., last Spring. The resolution signed by Commander James H. Randle and Past Commander Robert N. Owens of Tom Powell Post No. 77 set forth that the post sponsored a boy and sent his entrance fee which was returned. The resolution is that the delegates of St, Louis present for adoption agreed ment that no boy sponsored by a post in good standing shall be barred from attending the Boy’s State encampment solely on the ground of race or color. Colored junior legionaires will not be permitted to participate in the swimming meet at the convention because of a city ordinance barring Negroes from entering the city swimming pool at Cape Girardeau. Whereas colored junior legionaires have previously registered at the same place as the whites, at Cape Girardeau, they will be registered at a separate building -while they will also be segregated in the picnic for the sons of American Legion. i The Tom Powell Post delegate*

to the legion will be Comm. Elect James Randle (member of State Credential Committee) Robert N. Owens, Walter Lowe, Walter Lindsay and Bige Wyatt. The Tom Powell Post Junior Drum and Bugle Corp will also go to the convention. Jake Linder Post No. 107 will have as its delegates to the convention ‘ Alexander Evans and V. H. J. Carter. Mr. Evans took up the matter of the Boy’s Camp in a legion meet here last Spring.

1,000 Southern Farm Workers Attend Party ROCKY MOUNT, N. C., (AN P)—More than 1,000 Negro tenant farmers and wage hands of the M. C. Braswell company which operates 69 farms, covering 15,000 acres in Nash, Edgecombe and Halifax counties, last Wednesday were guests of the company at its annual party here. Men, women and children frolicked all day, took prizes in various contests, heard short speeches, sang, drank tubs full of lemonade, ate several thousand pounds of tasty barbecue. Master of ceremonies was T. J. Pearsall, Rocky Mount attorney and general manager .of 1 the company’s huge farming operations. Cash prizes went to the best farmers and dresses to the women who had lived longest on the company’s farms. Allen Battle, long time tenant of the company was presented 31 brand new one-dollar bills and a gold medal as Braswell’s “best farmer” the past year.

Cops Swoop Down Dn Policy Wheels CHICAGO, (ANP)—Bearing a strange analogy to the efforts of New York County’s District Attorney Thomas Dewey in breaking up the Harlem numbers racket, Chicago’s State’s Attorney Thomas Courtney and his ax raiders went after the policy racket with a bang here early last Sunday morning. The police directed their efforts against three policy banks in the building at 51st and Michigan Ave., reached through three entrances and the fourth place visited was a basement at 4711 Michigan Avenue. At all four places police swung their axes, demolished everything in sight—furniture, policy wheels, mirrors, peep holes and all gambling paraphrenalia.

Notables Of Church To Be At The Meet

The St. Louis General Entertainment Committee of the National Baptist Convention, Inc., is Ready to Receive the Great Host of Baptist Visitors Mho Will Attend the Jubilee Celebration September 6th to 12th

Republican Candidate For New York Assembly

NEW YORK, (ANP)—Conrad A. Johnson, able lawyer and former member of the Board of Alderman before that body was discarded for the City Council, has been named Republican candidate for the Assembly from the 21st District. Counsellor Johnson made an enviable record while on the Board of Alderman. Only in the 19 th District is there any dissension and more than the regular party designee running for office. Here, Dan Burrows, one of the youngest candidates yet to run for office has received the official designation for Assemblyman.

We don’t know that the parental fad of making the kids eat spinach is any worse than the earlier one of making them eat all the fat that came with their slice of meat. Ugh!I 1

ACTIVE LEADERS IN NATIONAL BAPTIST CONV.

By Jas. E. Gayle The following attractions have been provided for the pre-conven-tion program at the Coliseum Tuesday September 6th. St. Louis night at 8 o’clock. The big uniformed chorus will charm the delegates and visitors in classic lore and spirituals of our fore-fathers. Prof. Antonio L. Haskell, noted musician and song writer of St. T puis, an alumnus of Ann Arbor Conservatory of Music, will direct the 800 voice choir)’ assisted by Mrs. W. A. Wilson and Prof. J. Roy Terry, musicians of wide experience and well known as choir

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Prof, Theodore Norseworthy, Mesdames M. Owens and Wilkerson, skillful pianists and efficient accompanists will preside at the piano and pipe organ. A drama “The Meji of God,” will serve as a background on Tuesday night’s program. Prof. Herman Dreer as-

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school, is the attthor of tne drama. Welcome addresses on Wednesday at 10 a.m., Sept 7th Governor Starks, Mayor Dickmann and representatives of the various churches, businesses and professional men of St. Louis will extend words of welcome. The historical pageant and president Williams’ annual message in the afternoon at the Coliseum will attract thousands of people and on Thursday night, the historical, pageant depicting the marvelous growth of our Negro churches and the advanced strides Of the Negro ministry in the past 75 years under the management of Miss Hortense Love of Chicago, 111., wil) furnish history of thrilling achievements to the coming generations. The transportation local commitee led by Rev.. Wm. Munger, Chairman, H. L. Davis, Secretary, will give complete satisfaction to the many delegates who will arrive any hour during the day or night. The convention booth will be in readiness at the Union Station with convention attendants to care for the delegation. A special committee led by Dr. J. D. Howard, will cooperate with the transportation committee. Central Baptist Church, corner Washington and Ewing avenues, will be the registration place from Sept. 7th to 12th. Rev. C. M. Long, pastor. Central Baptist Church, is midway between the Coliseum at Jefferson a nd Washington, convention auditorium and Washington Tabernacle Baptist Church, the place of the Women’s Auxiliary at Compton and Wbshington Ayes., Rev. J. E. Nance, pastor. The reception committee led by Revs. C. M. Long and B. M. Mayes, will have members of the committee to greet all messengers and will cooperate with the special transportation committee in giving all information upon arrival of messengers. The Laymen of the convention and the B. T. U. will be in session at the Southern Mission Baptist Church, 2966 Market St., Rev. Herman Gore, pastor, beginning at 8 o’clock each morning. President Extends “Good Neighbor” Hand HYDE PARK, N. Y. (ANP)— Assembled last Saturday afternoon on the Hyde Park lawn of Moses Smith, President Roosevelt’s tenant farmer, 600 members and guests of the Roosevelt Home Club welcomed the chief executive back home, heard him say this about Father Divine’s recently acquired “heaven” at Krum Elbow, directly across the Hudson: “I am confident that the people in the heaven across the river in Ulster County will be good neighbors to Dutchess county.”

DR. L. K. WILLIAMS President of N.B.C.

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JAMES £. GAYLES President N.B.C. Laymen Movement

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REV. WM. J. CATLIN First Baptist church of Webster Groves, Mo., welcomes the National Baptist Convention delegates and friends to our city and to our ch'irch.