Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 November 1936 — Page 2

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

Saturday, November 14, 1936

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COURT GRANTS SETTLEMENT,

DIVORCE

Pasmr'Of Jottes Tabernacle Transferred To Broadway

<!■>> Temple In Louisville, Kentucky

The Rev. James White, whq has successfully dmtored Jones Tabernacle church, was recently appointed to take charge of Broadway Temple, in Louisville, Ky. This j is the leading church in the Kentucky conference.

ch|\ 18,-^SpU—He ] Rev. White came to this city four years ago to take « ^eore^ Sf espara-1 charfire of Jones Tabernacle, and since has become strongly

tion ami an ocder from the court for cat^i settlement of 180,000 from .lohi* Roxhorough, co-ingjaager of

.loe liOuis. Mrs. Dora Roxtycirough’s fight \v&« closed here recexmy, aft-

er five years of legal battles and spicy testitpony. The hearing oa the case was before Judge Ira W. Jayne, aitting in Circuit; Court. Additional fees awardwl Mrs. Roxborough hy the < ourt may include attorneys’ fees of $1,000. And so concludes one nf the most sensational divorce suits heard in this city. ,, The first public knowledge of trouble between the Roxboroughs came when Mrs. Roxborough filed for separate maintenance, charging desertion. Her husband filed a < ounter suit in which he accused her of undue association with othei* men and with cruelty. He asked the eourts for a divorce. At a hearing held shortly after, Mr. Roxborough brought witnesses into court in an attempt to prove that Mrs. Roxborough had indulged in parties held in Chicago hotel rooms, and other evidence of simi-

Jar kind.

Judge Jayne ruled that Roxborough should--pay his wife $35 a week,' pending permanent disposal of the case. Wfeen - -these payments were not forthcomlng 4 Roxborough was hailed into court, where an attempt was made to probe into his sources of income. At that time, he denied that he was the manager of Joe Louis,, bringing the Brown Bomber into court to hack up his assertion.

LEADER FETES DEMO WORKERS

Alliance Holds Meet At Planner House Music Room

Rev. Thomas L. Orandy. pastor of the Witherspoon Presbyterian church, presided at the meeting of the Union 'Ministers* Alliance, Monday morning at 11 o’clock, in the music room of the Planner house. Rev. H. H. Black, pastor of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, led the devotions. The nature of the meeting was & fellowship service: 'also plans were perfected for the njeeting to be held next Monday. . , Rev. L». L. Ellison, pastor of Trinity C. M. E. church, will give an inspirational address next Monday on “Centrality of Worship.” All ministers are invited to * be present. The meeting opens at 11 a. m., sharp.

• Influential in the community and civic as well as religious affairs. The church at that time had an indebtedness of $36,000 This has (been entirely wiped out and with the exception of $2-600, advanced by the connection, the church is entirely out of debt. Under the pastorate of Rev. White, the church has been thoroughly renovated. It has been painted inside and out, and new toilet facilities have been added. A parsonage was purchased, located at 1944 Highland place, and all payments have been met to date. The current bills are paid to date and Rev. White leaves the church in a splendid condition financially. Over five hundred persons have been added to the church during his administration. His sucessor has not yet been appointed. *.Rev. White will preafh his final sermon Sunday night at 8 o’clock. This is a promotion for Rev. White, and the change is agreeable to him.

NATIONAL YOUTH ADMINISTRATION

Local Youth In Va. School Senate

THE REV. O. H. BANKS

Democratic election workers of the Kth precinct of the Sixth ward were the guest of the precinct committeeman, the Rev. O. H. Banks at u “Victory" party Wednesday night, with nearly two score persons joining in the celebration. The Rev. Mr. Banks warmly thanked his co-workers for the gratifying success their cooperaachieved in recording a vote in the recently elections of more than 75 per cent in favor of the Democratic candidates. In turn, the workers attributed their success, in no small degree, to the untiring energy, political astuteness, and likeable personality of their intre-

pid leader.

“Whereas the Democratic party hits been signally successful at the polls with the aid of many of our people, 1 believe we have labored

in the best interest of our race regardless of politics, and we invite all persons interested in the further welfare of the group to join us in conserving and increasing our recent economic and political gains”, the Rev. Mr. Banks

said.

Mis political career stretches hack to the turbulent war days of

ETTRICK, Va.. Nov. 13—(Special)—Recent, elections to the Senate, numbering seven, of which group a freshman. James Hawkins, was named find Jerome Brown, of Indianapolis, is a member of the governing council. One student from the Senate will be elected to a seat in the Student Council. At this same election, Miss Julia B. Wilson, also gained a seat in the student council as representative from the junior class. When the early returns were released, Albert Blanchard and Walter T. Griffin, who missed their goals by a scant margin, were well up among the leading candidates for office, (but by a last minute turn in the .balloting, an avalanche of votes swept several persons into the front, leaving the aforementioned men just outside of the select group. '

A large group of young men are work at the Senate Avenue ©ranch of the Y. M. C. A. on various projects. Ralph K. Smfch, boys* secretary, and Hopson Zeigler, physical director, are scouring the city In an attempt to discover more yejing inen to carry on the work of the Y. M. C. A. program. BOYS ART CLUB The first meeting of the Art olub was field last. Monday afternoon with a large number of boys attending. James P. Perkins, the instructor, was formerly connected with the Planner house as art teacher for boys. All boys interested in art are Invited to meet with the dub on Monday afternoon of each week. PIONEER FEDERATION /• J The meeting of the Pioneer Federation was held at the Y. M. C. A. Monday at four p. m. Plans were made for the fall program. All sponsors reported that the club were organized and passing off their first and second tasts. Also mariy Of them are working on epecl&l projects. Plans were made to have clnlbs visit other dlubs and get acquainted with the boys in the different schools. PIONEER NEWS All members are asked to send In their subscriptions for the Boyyille News. Officers of the Pioneer club of School No. 4 are: Chief Ranger, Raymond Robinson; Deputy Ranger, Eugene Hughes; Scribe, Earl Vincent; Keeper of Seals, Hurley Johnson; Athletic Manager, Owen Gilbert; and Reporters, Eric Jones and Carl Kennedy. Mrs. Matite Rhea and Spencer Paige are the sponsors of the club. LIFE BUILDERS CLUB Rev. Thomas A. Grandy, pastor of the Witherspoon United Pres-

Bishop Stubbs At Free Church Conv.

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Holding it* fifteenth annual con-

ference, The Free Church of God, I Tii 'leerNd-

byterian church, will he the speaker at the opening of the Boys’ Sunday meeting at three o’clock. The meeting will close promptly at

four o’clock. Music for the meeting will be rendered by Charles Weeks with a violin solo, and the hoys’ quartet accompanied by Erroll Grandy at the piano. All boys are invited to attend. Rev. Grandy was with the boys in camp, and asks that all campers be present. FIRST TEN BOYS SUNDAY The first ten boys present Sunday will be given a valuable present at Christmas. Who will be the lucky fellows? The first ten last year were: Deobra Wooden, Roy Pope, and Robert Smith, of School No. 17; Jack Davis, of No. 87; Edward Clay and Albert Arnold, of School No. 4; Raymond Petrie and Edward McLemore, of No. 23; Robert DeFrantz of No. 42, and George Beck of School No./24.

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MUSICAL PROGRAM 11016. since which time he has been

Members of the Fidelia club ex- i" “iliient end moving spirit In tend n cordial invitatkm to every- DMn ® cr “ tl<: P; ,llt ! cs „ M ” n >[ , 5 ; car “

musical program hl ‘ "rganized •• a " lre '“ k

one to attend a

given at 1239 N. jWest street. November 15 from 3 to 5. Mrs. Kar velia Moon, president.

Democratic club and In a short time had registered a membership of more than 1.200 active voters.

Phyllis Wheatley Y. W.C. A. Opens Recreational Hours in Gymnasium

come every Friday night, but the gym can accommodate many more and the health education secretary issues a cordial Invitation to the community-at-large with the hope that many more will come to the play night on Friday. Also every day, except Sunday, between the hours of noon and two o’clock, the gym is open for recreational purposes. “Drop in and play your troubles away” is the watchword of those who never miss these recreational hours. The volleyball team is shaping up well and there are many good prospects in a few of the youngers players. Classes in indoor tennis will be started in the near future and all interest please call

THE’ LATE W. J. I. REED Holding its thirty-ninth homecoming, the Elks met at K. of P. Hall November 12. Mrs. Clara Webster, state president of the women's division, and other state officers were guests of the lodges and telnples of Indianapolis. Indiana lodge. Ft. Harrison lodge, House and Temple, Mt. (’aim were hosts to the state and grand lodge Organizations, starting at

eight o’clock.

Lundy Dodson is the acting chairman, Stephen J. Young, secretary, Theodore Hopkins, treasurer. The late W. J. I. Reed was the

American Woodmen To Sponsor Open House

the Apostolic Faith, will meet vember 16-25, at 1844 West Tenth street, with Bishop William B.

Stubbs presiding.

As special features of this conference, there will he Bible classes and chart teaching daily at two o’clock, and evangelistic services each evening at seven-thirty. A cordial invitation is extend-ed to all persons to participate. IBishop Stubbs’ new address is

2038 Boulevard place.

Pastor and Wife Honored

The public is invited to attend an open house meeting Friday evening, November 13, at Hod Carriers hall, 442 North Senate avenue at eight o’clock, given by American Woodmen, Indianapolis Camps No. 2 and 26, at which time a short program will be rendered. We will also be favored with an address to be delivered by Commander Ralph Miller, of Dayton. Ohio. Mr. Miller is a worthwhile speaker. You will be greatly benefited if you hear him. S. L. Beatty, commander. Camp No. 2; Rev. G. Davis, office clerk. Mary L*. Bennett, commander, Camp No. 26; Virginia Boyd, clerk. Jesse Nimmons, local deputy; S. E. Dyer, district manager of Ohio and Indiana.

the YWCA for further informatton. first exalted ruler of the Elks.

Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Y. W. C. A., on North West street, has revived PLAY NIGHT, and on every Friday night between the hours of seven and nine at night, the newly redecorated gym resounds with voice*, both male and

female, enjoying ping-pong, ring-o-lef, or any of the popular games now in use. These nights are open to all persons over eighteen who like to enjoy receation in company with others of like mind. A group of enthusiastic lovers of sport

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Warns Race May Switch Votes If Democrats Do Nothing

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NEW YORK, Nov. 13. heavy vote for President

velt by colored people November 3 does not mean the race is now the property of the Democratic party it Was declared here today in a statement by the N. A. A. C. P. Pointing out that the size of the vote frees the President of obligation to the South, Walter White, N. A. A. C. P. secretary, warns that something must he done about lynching, discrimination in the civil service, relief and employment, or else the Negro is likely to vote with some other party or group in 1938 and 1940. The text

of the statement:

“Mr. Roosevelt’A phenomenal victory should lie soberly and Intelligently considered by Negro Americans in all of its implications. Frankly, we of the N. A. A. C. P. would have been happier had the results been more close as the efforts for fair play of a minority group are always more effective when there is greater balance between politieal parties. This fact, however, is ba la need by certain

— The I other realities. Perhaps the most Rooset 1 significant of these is that Mr.

Roosevelt’s victory was so overwhelming that he is the first Democratic President in history who could have been elected had not a single vote been cast for him hy the solid South. This circumstance should free Mr. Roosevelt and the enlightened wing of the Democratic party from control by the South of the Cotton Ed Smiths, s the Bilbos and the Talmadges. The abolition of the two-thirds rule by the Democratic convention, which, rule has permitted the South hitherto tty' exercise veto power on many presidential candidates, and the new mobility of the Negro vote with the attendant attention paid to it. in pivotal states, can mean a new deal politically for the Negro. “Negroes, however, must wisely and unselfishly utilize this new power and these new situations. They must let the Democratic party know that all elections wiR not be won hy the overwheTnilng majority of 1936. They must let Democratic leaders know that the over-

whelming Negro vote for Mr. Roosevelt Is an enthusiasm for Roosevelt the individual and must not be interpreted as unequivocal approval of the Democratic party. "They must also let Democratic leaders of the country as a whole know that the Negro is not now a ehattel of the Democratic or any other party and that he can and will vote for other parties in 1948 or 1940 as overwhelmingly as he did for the President in 1936 if campaign promises are broken. They must also let “ Democratic leaders know that Negroes want something done about lynching, discrimination in jobs and relief and in the civil service. “The President’s overwhelming majority not only means that the anti-Negro South no longer dominates the Democratic party, but that northern Democrats can no longer offer an excuse on such matters as the anti-lynching bill that they are helpless in the face of southern opposition. The South is less a uniton the Negro issue now than it has ever been before and this year’s election has helped strengthen the hands of those liberal forces in the South who want the Negro given a square deal. “We do not surrender the right of individual Negroes to be appointed to responsible posts hut we are and must continue to bo, much more deeply interested in legislation and in executive and other action affecting the welfare of the masses of Negroes rather than in jobs for individuals. “Finally, a significant development of this year’s election 5 s its complete and overwhelming repudiation by the South itself of the atiempts of Talmadge in G“o-giu, the Southern Committee to Uphold the CQnstlUution, and others, to use propaganda against the Negro for .selfish political purposes.”

ttEV S. D. HARDRICK, JR.

wives, and friends were in attendance. Beginning his fifth year as pastor of St. Paul A. M. E., the church has enjoyed a remarkable growth during his pastorate, both spiritually and materially. The membership has grown from one hundred and ten members to more than three hundred. The mortgage indebtedness of twentytwo hundred dollars has been paid, the note burned and the church is free from all indebtedness. Rev. Hardrick’s 'high standard of Christian integrity has gained for him the confidence and respect of the community in which , he resides and all who know him. Mrs. Audrey Hardrick, his wife, has worked side by side with him in putting over the great program of the church.

Mrs. Mary Etter, 72, 828 North Capitol avenue,, died Saturday evening, October 31, following a paralytic stroke. Funeral services were held November 4 in the St. Rita’s Catholic church, with Father Bernard Strange officiating. The funeral was held at Requiem High Mass. Survivors are: a (brother, Mr. Wm. Beard, of Kentucky; two sons, Mr. J. F. Etter and wife, of Kentucky, and Mr. W. T. Etter; three daughters, Mrs. (Bessie Paree, 'Mrs. Birdie Galvan, Mrs. Agnes Hampton; seven grandchildren, Mrs. Cupid Goens, Mrs. Myla Keno, Mrs. Ruth Ford, Mr. Albert Caldwell, Milwaukee; Mr. Charles T. Etters, Chicago; Mr. Charles H. Etters, Kentucky; Mr. Wm. Etters, Kentucky; three great-grandchildren: Alyce Flo Ada Keno, Ruth Agnes Keno, and Diana Patricia Caldwell, Milwaukee. Burial was in Crown Hill cemetery. *

FAMED DR. MARY EVANS TO SPEAK FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND NOV. 20

. A^ary G. Javans,, ilje pastor sindpolitan Indepeh<feh{ ‘Corn-

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munity church, of Chicago, to to be Mi».gue*t preacher at a Scholarship Fuad meeting of the Women's Bible class, taught by Harriet C. Kelley, at the Second Christian chuirch. The women who constitute the membership of this class are representative of every section of the city and the group is undenominational. They are launching a campaign for a Scholarship

Fund to aid needy youth. Their first effort will be made

at this service where Dr. Evans, will preach in her caracteristic soul-stirring way. Dr. Evan s, for years an evangelist of national reputation, once pa$tored gt. John church here. In her present ministry at Cosmopolitan the church membership has doubled In the five years of her pastorate. The financial report for Cosmopolitan church shows $2,063.45 for the month of October, ,1936, 11 accessions to the church, and four conversions. The church, which is known as the j Happy Tithing Church, expects to | go out of debt before the close of ! the year. The success of this j young woman is phenomenal. As j part of the preparation for her | chosen work she spent several / months in the Holy Land and was herself baptized in Jordan River.

This city is her home and her vember 20, at 7:45, at the Second friends will be glad to welcome ; Christian church. All are urged to this her first appearance for five attend this service. y^s. j will appear a day earlier. The date is Friday evening. No- p j p 7 pg

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Officers and members of St. Paul Temple A. M. E. church gave a reception honoring the return of their pastor. Rev. S. D. Hardrick and wife, Thursday evening, November 12. A program was rendered and many pastors, their

West Parkview Baptist Church Closes Week Of Celebration Honoring Pastor

West Parkview Baptist church has closed a week of celebration in honor of the second anniversary of their pastor, the Rev. James G. Hutson. Rev. Hutson is a former student of theology at Roger Williams and also has studied at Tuskegee Institute. He is a young man but has had much experience as a minister. Rev. Hutson has successfully patored thi* church for two* : — . - ' years and has helped the e om-1 S ‘ mnis> Pastor, Glencoe A. M.

munity in many ways by his kind ^ ^' on church; Rev. Greer, assis-

advice. Among the various pastors taking part on the program were: Rev. F. F. Young, pastor of the First Baptist church, North Indianapolis; Rev. R. N. Neal, pastor. First (Baptist church, Irvington; Rev. R. 3. Foster, pastor, Bridgeport Baptist church; Rev. C. Hicks, pastor, New Augusta Baptist church; Rev.

tant pastor, Barnes M. E. church; Rev. S. S. Reed, pastor. Greater St. John Baptist Church and president of the state convention. A banquet was held Friday evening at the church in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Hutson. All who attended this week of service enjoyed the wonderful sermons and

programs.

Retail Sales On The Upgrade For King Of Kentucky Whiskey At Local Taverns and Package Stores

The advertising campaign being conducted in this newspaper foY King of Kentucky whiskev. disstilled by Brown-Forman Distillery company of Louisville, Ky., is bringing tremendous results, according to local Tavern owners and package liquor store proprietors. King of Kentucky whiskey is labeled as a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, and is 86 proof : and way hack in <1870 folks said:

"Whiskey made this way goes down easy.” This whiskey has not changed in formula or cheapened in price or ingredients in 66 years. It has a perfectly fine flavor and is a distinctly smoothe drink for connoisseurs of fine whiskies. You will 1 find King of Kentucky whiskey on sale at your favorite tavern or package store at a moderate retail price for this extra good whiskey.

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Mrs. Marry Etter Passes, Following Paralytic Stroke

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J&ACE MEN GAIN 16 SEATS IN LEGISLATURE IN DEMO. SWEEP

CHICAGO. Nov. 18. — (ANP) — On the basis of incpmplete returns. sixteen Negroes seem to have been elected to the legislatures of eight states, an Associated Negro Press eurvey discloses. Eleven were Democrats and five were RepubUcaus. Pennsylvania leads the parade with five elected from Philadelphia to the State General AseetnWy. Victors -were the Rev. Marshall Shepard, of Democratic convention fame whose openjng prayer caused Senator Ellison D. Smith of South Carolina and hi* cohorts to take a walk; Dr. Edwin F. Thompson, Samuel D. Hdlntes, John H. Brlgenman, and Wflliam Allmond. Rev. Shepard was re-elected.

Hobson R. Reynold*, Republican incumbent, was defeated by Brigerman and Richard A. Cooper, also up for re-election on the Republican ticket, lost to Holmes. Brigerman and Cooper were re-elected from normally Republican wards which went overwhelmingly Democratic. All of the five successful candidates are Democrats.

Four Republicans, all incumbents, were apparently re-elected in Chicago to the Illinois Assembly. They are Charles Jenkins, Richard Harewood, Ernest Greene, and Colonel William Warfield. Of the quartet, there was dotfbt about the status j of Warfield pending a final check1 up to take place this week. Two Harlem Democrats were reelected with little opposition. As-

semblyman Wflliam T. Anclrew** was chosen for the third term over his Republican opponent. John Moore, by 24,141 to 6,121 and Robert Justice was named for the second term over Miss Jan Bolin, Republican by 17,585 to 4,496. In West Virginia', Fleming Jones was elected on the Democratic ticket from McDowell county to the House of Delegates. He will be the only Negro In the state legislature. The Rev. M. A. Talley, prominent Indianapolis minister, was elected to the Indiana bouso Of representatives. He will succeed Attorney Richardson, who had served one term ; in the state legis- . lature. Rev. Talley is a Democrat. I Augustus Hawkins, Democrat in-

cumbent, ivas returned by Los An-1 Charles C. Diggs of Detroit,

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geles voters to the California state legislature. He defeated the veteran Republican former assemblyman, Fred Roberts, Ihy a substan-

tial majority.

William Towers, assistant city attorney of Kansas City, Kan., a Republican, was elected to the state legislature although his district went two to one for Roosevelt. He received two-thirds of the Negro vote In his district, predominantly colored, and a good per centage of the white vote. Representative Tower will su.eeed DrWilliam Blount, who had served

Democrat, won out over K C. Toodle hy two to one in the third state senatorial district of Michigan. Charles Roxborough, Republican standard-bearer and former member of the state legislature, was defeated by Congressman Sadowski, a Polish Democrat, in the

first congressional district. Virginia saw three Negroes run-

ning for the state general assembly. Alexander Wright of Norfolk, a Communist, and Addis Gayle of Newport News, also a Communist, received only a small vote. Jose-

vote.

Cleveland’s Chester Gillespie, president of his city’s branch of the NAACP, lost in the Democratic landslide although he led the Republican representatives ticket. However, Harry Davis won a place on the county charter commission. Chances for a representative from Lake County, Indiana, to the state legislature were wiped out in the Democratic landslide. Atty. James E. Wright, Gary Republican, was snowed under leaving his

MITCHELL WiNS

CHICAGO, Nov. IS.—(ANP)—In the face of the Democratic land-

four terms in the Kansas legisla-' pies party candidate whose name ture and did not seek renomina-! was left off the ballot because he tiop in the primaries. * I had not paid bis poll tax ip^ Wme,

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receiveu uiuy » — ~ nhus Simpson of Virginia, a Peo- \ district without Negro representa-

^— tion. He sought the place formerly

On the basis of early returns, | Received, a (scattering write-in

filled by Dr. Robert Stanton, Democrat, who was defeated in the pri-

maries.

slide which saw Roosevelt and the state Democratic ticket swept into office along with Congressman Arthur W. Mitchell, the two Negro wards of Chicago remained within the Republican fold hy a narrow

margin.

Final returns showed the second ward for Land on by a small majority with the count being Landon 21,218 and Roosevelt 19,471. In the third ward Roosevelt won by a small majority, the count being 17.744 to 17,642 for Landon. The com,biped vote gave Landon | 38,861 to 37,215 for Roosevelt. ; Although the Republican presi-j dential candidate was victorious, |

Oscar DeiPriest, running for. congress on the same ticket, iwad* defeated for the second time iby Arthur Mitchell, the final vote being 25,330 to 28,162 for DePriest. The first congressional district, which both men were fighting to represent, comprises the second and third wards plus the first and sections of the fourth and eleventh, the latter three white. This part of the congressional district wept overwhelmingly for Roosevelt and Mitchell, thus accounting for the winner’s victory margin of over 7,000.

Both candidates carried on bitter and intensive battles. Unlike 1934, When DePriest did not think

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