Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 August 1977 — Page 10

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MARILYN MCCOO AND BILLY DAVIS JR., will appear with Sylvers in a pair of shows, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday in the Indiana State Fairgrounds Colisum. The 1977 Indiana State Fair will begin a 10-day run early Thursday, with Gooding’s Million-Dollar Midway, animal judging, hobby exhibits, and Jack Kochman’s Hell Drivers, among featured attractions. Fair hours are 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.

’Bicentennial’ play will have one performance “Bicentennial Plus One” will be presented on stage by Louisville’s much-travelled Plymouth Inner-City Players, 8 p.m. September 10 in Prince Hall, 653 North West Street. A dance featuring local talent standouts Chubby and the Melody Show Band will follow the stage production. Tickets may be purchased from Indianapolis “8" Initials fowling Club members, or by calling 783-9182, or 545-0302. Inner-City Players have appeared in such cities as Detroit, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta. More next week. Patronize Recorder Advertisers

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Broadway and recording star Melba Moore will wrap up Indianapolis Museum of Art’s 1977 “under the stars” concert

Mr. James C. Cummings, former staffer on this newspaper and presently heading the National Black Republican Council, was guest on the National Black Network on TV -8 Sunday, Aug. 7. An experienced PR man in his own right, he fielded questions on the Negro in the political arena with clarity and brilliant expertise. The young man has always been my favorite in the field of public relations, and is destined to go places. . . because he has what it takes to succeed in the world today. And should the Republicans win in 1980 he will most certainly be an important cog in the wheel of influential Blacks who’ll be named to high positions in the victorious

party.

RENEEE FERGUSON RENEE FERGUSON, the handsome gal with the wide smile and a former reporter for WTHR -TV channel 13, is currently a member of the news team at Channel 2-TV in Chicago. Miss Renee, a journalism graduate from Indiana University, was a reporter for the Indianapolis News before entering television. She was with Channel 13 from 1972 to 1977 and her coverage of the criminally insane led to the legislature’s revising sentencing laws. She also did a documentary, filmed in Texas, on the problem of migrant and alien workers. Here’s hoping her many years of success in Chicago.

SY OLIVER MEET SY OLIVER. . . the musical genius from southern Ohio. We met Sy man, many years ago in Columbus, Ohio, as a young musician looking for new musical worlds to conquer. He got his start (methinks) with the nationally-famous McKinney’s Cotton Pickers of Springfield, Ohio. Later he joined Don Redmond’s band and took off for the big time. Later, he went to California where he became a topflight arranger in his field. The next we heard of him was a note saying he would stop in Naptown to see me, enroute

to Columbus, Ohio for induction into the man’s Army. I’ll never forget the day he drove into town driving a high-powered Dusenberg automobile. We chatted for a short spell and he left for Ohio. What brought back memories of the good ole days was his picture in The Chicago Daily Defender. And, where ever he is, we sincerely hope he’s doing fine and enjoying the very best of health. And that’s for real. We finally made it back to the 500 block on the Avenoo last Monday. The reason: to have my semi-annual hair-cut. We did see a few of the boys. . . including James McQueen, owner of the famous bistro known as The Place To Play and EAT, also Bob Welch, Harold Bell, R.O. Riley, and Chester Lee. While the old STREET isn’t what it used to be - it is still perking even if it is drawing its last breath. We are hoping that some enterprising group of BLACKS will step into the picture and help make the AVENOO live again in all its glory. If you don’t the ofays will move in and take over. Then where will you be? Incidentally, the Elks Club on Capitol Ave at 12th is being renovated for your pleasurable enjoyment every Friday and Saturday when they present live entertainment, featuring the Blue Diamonds with Donald Rhoades rockin’ the joint with his popular vocalizing style. Drop in and see for yourself and meet Brothers Fred Roby, Felix Howard and Monard Adams. BELIEVE IT OR NOT. . . the Eastside of town should be named Babyland. . . never seen so many young critters,.. Girls still in their teens carrying one in their arms and one now showing in their bellies. Is it for kicks or WELFARE (ADC) checks? It is downright disgraceful. . . Most of these girls are way under 16 years of age. . or is it because of too much CAR HOPPING? (If you dig what we mean. Just what are these mothers thinking when they see their tender young daughters dashing out of the house to hop in some creep’s shining and (balance-due) chariot with four wheels. ? Or, are these mothers helping to increase the amount of WELFARE CHECKS coming into the home. Your guess is as good as mine. . . (Whatchabet?) Johnsons’ hit reclaims top chart position Following are the “Top 10 R&B Singles" in order of public acceptance as determined by The Recorder Entertainment

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Lw/jrw *2./l. “Strawberry Letter #23” Brothers Johnson (A&M). *3./2. “Sunshine" - Enchantment (Roadshow). 1./3. “Float On”-Floaters

(ABC).

*9./4. “Left’s Clean Up the Ghetto”-PIR All-Stars (Phila.

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*0./5. "Sharing”-Vitamin E (Buddah). 3. /6. "Easy’’-Commodores (Mo-

town).

4. /7. “0-H-I-0”-0hio Players (Mercury). 0./8. “Baby Love”-Mother’s Finest (Epic). 0./9. “Good Thing Queen”Margie Evans (ICA). 0./10. “Work On Me” O’Jays (Philadelphia International). (*( Rapid upward movement.

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towards a huge following: Cameo, with a take-off on Parliament’s spacey funk style; and Bohannon with a variety of

commercial ventures.

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O’Jays wi.l appear with Johnny "Guitar” Watson, Whispers, Carrie Lucas, and

Truth, as part of their 20th anniversary “Travelin’ At the Speed Of Thought” tour, 8 p.m. next Sunday (28) in the Expo Center. Tickets are available at $7.50, $6.50 and $5.50 from the usual outlets. Topping a long movie bill will be “Thomasine and Bushrod", starring Max Julien and Vonetta McGee, at the Circle Theatre.

\ r MELBA MOORE series with an appearance 8 p.m. Sunday in the museum’s Concert Terrace, or in the event of inclement weather. Circle Theatre. Advance tickets are available at $4.50 for museum members and $5.50 for non-members 11 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday at IMA Ticket Desk, first floor, Krannert Pavilion. All seats will be $6.50 day of show. Warmup act will be local jazz unit Merging Traffic. Miss Moore, who recently gave birth to a 10-pound girl, Melba Charli, has scored highly in virtually every entertain ment area. She’s been a hit oh Broadway; capturing a Tony for her performance in “Pur lie”, and received rave reviews while leading a contingent of performers in “Hair". Miss Moore’s recording success includes hit ballads “I Am His Lady", “Lean On Me”, and a version of Paul McCartney’s “The Long And Winding Road". She also hit with producer Van McCoy’s disco smash. "This Is It”. Also appearing in town Sun day will be Isley Brothers, Teddy Pendergrass, Cameo, and Hamilton Bohannon, 8 p.m.. Market Square Arena. A multitude of talent is available in this one, with the Isleys bringing the most ex perience (18 years) and hits to the lineup. Pendergrass recently scored platinum for his new solo album; first project for the 26 year old entertainer since leaving his job as lead singer for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes. His husky ballad-style has proven a true solo smash. Cameo and Bohannon, the lesser-known acts on the bill, appear to be slowly inching ‘Indy’ slot changed Talk show “Indy Today” airs 7:30 a.m. weekdays on WISH-8 instead of the usual 9 a.m. slot, it was announced recently. The daily show is hosted by local model and personality Alpha Blackburn. Show is one of the first to switch time slots before the fall television

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