Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 December 1946 — Page 18

Page 18—THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER, Dec. 21, 1946

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By OPAL L. TANDY THINGS THE PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: The bootleg cab menace is on the upsweep again. Last week between the hours of 12 p. in. and 3 a. m. a man wanted to- send his girl friend to the east side of town in a cab. One inau was already in Uik cab and when the young man assed if it was necessary for two drivers to take a young lady who was going east aione, the driver said that she would have to get a loUier cab if she did not waul two men to take her home. The nerve of a bootleg driver,—having a uder with him! Within .lie last month three woifien have been raped by men who drove •otleg cabs. On all three occasions the driver told ih • passenger .female) that the rider was just a friend to keep him company ; then as they ueared the edge of town, the t aier got ui tne back seat and criminally assaulted the lady passenger. This is a type of service that the public does not have to put up with kiust women have two men to ilde with them v, hen they are alone in a cab, and must they stand the nsu, oi wing criminally assaulted? Kide a licensed, numbered cab or get your cab at the Apex Cab Co., whose records are respousiole for aiding in the capture of an assailant some days ago. As a warning to women: Kefuse to ride in a cab when there is another man in the front seat. Get the license number of the tab. If the driver refuses to carry you, cal Ithe police and g^ve them the number. Captain Kouls, in charge of the cab situation at police headquarters, stated that he will investigate those cases because it is a law violation to have two riders in a cab at once. If it keeps up, there will be another arive onbootleg caos. Again, reiusc to ride in a cab 'with two front-seat men. If you have trouble get the license number and call the ponce immediately. That will settle the enure matter. It is a »ad story when we have to go o the police to get protection i’o. Negro women who are assaulted by members of their own race wuo masquerade as taxicab drivers. It must stop!

Elks 9 New Year’s Dance on Tap Jan. 1st

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PLAN TO MARRY

By EDGAR WIGGINS

PARIS (ANP)—Mias Josephine Baker does not plan to marry Jo Bouillon, the French bandleader, as several newspapers reported last week but Is stil Interested in marrying an American Negro. Miss Baker expressed surprise and unconcealed amusement when she read the newspaper accouu s of her proposed marriage to Bouillon, who has been publicized dead but Is reported to be in

aly for a synthetic operation, then Pare clinic in Neuilly on

Miss Baker has received several impressive offers for an appearance in America by prominent theatrical agents and night-c.ub owners since she announced her intention to marry an American Negro. Barney Josephson, owner of the Cafe Sociaty Uptown and Cafe Society Downtown, offered her $5,000 a week to appear at his New

York night clubs.

Her physical condition will not permit her to consider any American personal appoarance for at least four or six mouths, she said Miss Baker, now convalescing fro ma long i lniss of dysentery, as i is scheduled to undergo a fourth It- i operation at the private Ambrolse

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“Wrong again.* Monsieur Bouillon and I have been co-workera and friends for years and shall remain so. I still intend to marry an American Negro. Any press reports to tho contrary are , '-rroneous."

I am photographing every artle’e of interest in Miss Baker’s chateau near Castelnaud-Fayrac in Dordogne, sou-hern France, for my photo-story book on the famous actress’ rise from a stranded chorus girl 20 years ago to fame and

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Alonzo Hunt and Forrest Wally Wilson are gearing themselves up for a recura-breaking crowd at the 440 Club during me Christina* season. Kcgaruiess of how busy they are, Wn- , son should lincl time to sing “Without A Song ’ . . There is a new girl neie who nails from Cleveland with ner stockings fuli of fiesli. She is being rushed by some big-timeis but her lather runs a garage, so maybe she won’t be so easy to shut gears. Her name is Ora Louis. . . Rumors Are Flying: Tnat .Negroes wiil not be allowed to go to downtown theaters after December 15. It is not true. We checked it. The same rumor was out about the month of Novembe;, too, . . That the nsw 1946 Cadillac you see on the Avenue cost George Kceves almost $5,600. ... That a par^y was given by the Ti otter Brothers at the 440 for somebody s birthday and was a grand success. But it was an actual fact that Alma Simmons had a real party at the same place a few nighta back, and had all of her friends sipping and swaying They included Hortense Bowman, the Arnold Bryants, and a lot of others who filled up a half-dozen tables. They had enough of everything they even thought th^y wanted. . . A telegram comes in, denying that no Negro has a mobile type telephone It is stated that Matthew Dickerson, the promoter, has applied for the service and is the 6th or 7th person to apply, white or colored. Mr. Dickerson says that he will use the phone while gomg from city to city in his promotional deals. The telegram was signed, Johnny Ervmson. . . j **•#•#*••* * Officer Albert Booth has probably one of the best tastes on record for Christmas Cards, The one I received is light maroon with embossed figures on it I believe Booth is snowing ofi:. Christmas card should not be that pretty (smiles.) Some of the owners of known gambling joints on the Avenue have flatly refused to give to The Recorder Good Cheer Fund. They can take the money from the poor people but they can give nothing in ieturn. When we intensify our efforts to let the public know about the sponges who rob our people, they will cry to the high heavens that we are putting pressure on poor, innocent little gamblers who just barely make about $1,000 a week profit off of poor working Negroes. But they will get no mercy from me. You can bet on that. . . Out north there is an aristociatic lady who cannot let it be known that she has dates with a common ordinary fellow who has no rating in the social register. But they w nt to exchange Christmas cards. So they work it out like this. On Christmas day at exactly 11 a. m., they will drink cocktails and greet each other by remote control, each in his own home They are at least fancy about their b and of Cocktail Cards. Each will sip a Pink Lady. . . Kenneth Vance, formerly of this city, was here a few days back, in the company of Patsy McDonald and Vance’s brother, Henry. He blew in from Detroit where he handles thousands of nickles in the juke box business. . . Gyro* Graham, the Sunset Cleaner, will be walking for a while. His Dodge automobile was wrecked recently to the extent that it will be in the car hospital for some time He should get a new one. But this will not handicap your cleaning service in any way. . . Not long ago Marva Louis was at the Sunset with King Kolax. I don’t know who has the best singing voice in the world but there is no doubt who has the poorest. Miss Louis has some beautiful evening gowns. They are simply gorgeous but she would make a far better wife than would an entertainer. She should think it over and retire. ... It is being said that Earl Walker, the drummer, is now with the Lionel Hampton band. It has been said before, so don’t take it as being an established fact. He is reputed to be getting a handsome salary. ... I hope it’s true.

jjij^ ttitf'-- - . _ iy*innr< ENJOY A Merry Christmas with Louis Jordnn Wednesday at the WALKER, and hear his Tympany Five play their song hit in ,: Swing Parade of 1946,” coming to your favorite playhouse.

Andy RusseU, the popular young crooner, was ‘‘Sinatra-ized” for the singing role in Robert S. Golden’s production of “Breakfast in Hollywood”, starring Tom Brensman. This United Artis*s release is now at the WALKER theater Sunday. WEDNESDAY—Monogram’s musical comedy, “Swing Parade of 1946”, due Sunday at the WALKER theater, co-stars Gale 8 4 orm. Phi 1 R-'gan. The Three Stooges. Connee Boswell, Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five and Will Osborne and his orchestra. Others In the cast are Edward S. Brophy, Mary Treen, Russell Hicks, Windy rook. John Eldridge and Leon

Be'asco.

PLUS—Warner Baxter, star of “Jun Before Dawn”, newest of Columbia Pictures’ ‘CHme Doctor” series, now showing at the WALKER theater, already has his bid in for one of the first small boats tha f the Navy will auction off to the general public. Broadrn’e Cafe WE NEVER CLOSE 1645 N. Western Ave

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TWO OF THE greatest Westerns ever film»ed W- “Jesse James” and “The Return of Frank James” • come to the

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PARK Tuesday to thrill audiences anew with their exciting adventure, pulse-pounding action and thrill romance.

“Jesse James” Opens Tuesday at Park

HELLO BILL! Come ont and bring your friends and help celebrate the New Year with tha Elks, Indiana Lodge 104 Wednesday nice, Jan. 1 at TomHnson hail, downtown Indianapolis, when the great Eddie “Mr. Clean Head” Vinson and his “Blue •dusic" orchestra twill swing out for hundreds of dancars who are expected to be on hand for one of the biggest dance hops of tbe season. The band has just completed a successful engagement at the Zanzibar, New York City's topflight nitery, and Is baing booked bere by Eugene Rhea ror your dancing and listening pleasure, featuring Gea Jenkins. world's greatest drummer, and introducing Wilson “Heavy” Swain on bass, and introducing "Cherry Red Bluas”, “Somebody’s Got to Go”, “Mr. Clean Head Goin’ to Town”, “Juicy Lucy” and many others. Indianapolis’ dance lovesr are urged to come out and enjoy the songs you hear on your favorite Juke box, and meet your friends from all over town. Advance tickets are now on sale a' $1.50 at the following places: Perk’s Restauran'. The Recorder, Cotton Club, E ks Rest, Mitchell’s Appliance

rrooooscoseopsoooooooocr: Good Old Bulgarian Stew Beer—Wines—Whiskey BLUE EAGLE INN At the Corner of Calif. St.

Tyrone Power comes to tha PARK theater for three days, beginning Tuesday in “Jesse James” with H^nry Fonda, Nancy Kelly, Randolph Scott, Brian Donlevy. This is one picture you must see, if you enjoy the thril ing stories of the old wild and wooly west Also on the bill is “Junior Prom”, starring the Teensters with Eddie Haywood’s orchastra. Enjoy Christmas a» your neighborhood theater

store, Maxey’s Drug, Winston’s (2) stores, Bnice Pharmacy and Douglas Pharmacy. For tagle reservations call the Elks Rest, 738 Indiana Avenue, Lincoln 0406. Illlliillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltll. GOOD NEWS! J BARBECUE Thurs., Fri., Sat. i KY, OYSTERS SATURDAY , Owens’ Cafe 1001 S. Kenwood j Phone: LI. 0929 niiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiliiiiiitiliiililllliilli)

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HELLO BILL! CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH The Elks, Ind. Lodge, 104

Presenting

EDDIE Mr Cloanheaf VINSON

and His “Blue Music?’ Orchestra

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CACTUS CLUB “THE CLUB BEAUTIFUL24th St. and Northwestern Ave. OPEN EVERY EVENING, 6 P. M. Music and Entertainment FBI., SAT., SUN. EVES., 9 P. M. DUD STORMS and ORCHESTRA COVER CHARGE 75c Make Your Christmas and New Year's Eve Reservations Early

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Cherry Red” “Juice Head Baby,” “Somebodies Got To Go,” and Many Others

3 Days Only SUN. MON. TUE. Dec 22-24

B. Rathbone—Sherlock Holmes “PURSUIT TO ALGIERS”

• MERRY CHRISTMAS IN TOUR THEATRES •

Starts Xmas Day, Dec. 25—Open 1 o’clock

Wed. Nile. Jan. 1st

Tomlinson Hall

Advance ^ $1*50

MAKE TABLE RESERVATIONS AT ELKS REST, 738 INDIANA AVENUE

Tickets on Sale at the Following Places: Perk’s Restaurant, The Indianapolis Recorder, Cotton Club, Elks Rest, Mitchell’s Appliance Store, Maxey’s Drug, Winston’s (2) Drug Stores, Bruce Pharmacy, Douglas Pharmacy.

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EUGENE RHEA, DIRECTOR

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