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SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1939 TOLEDO, OHIO TOLEDO SOCIETY Her daughter. Glenna Brown, u also confined to her bed * * * Charles Penn will leave ’he city j for Chicago. 111. where he will spend the summer wi*h his father * * * The recreational supervisors of City park held an amateur show at the park , playground Thursday Nearly 500’ persons participated in * * * I "Les Gentilhomn-.es climaxed the season with a formal party at tne ■ Douglass Center last Friday. * * * I oome of the most prominent band leaders and actors of the Race have been overnight guests of Alberta s Peter Pan club, 445 Indiana avenue Long a favor.te stopp.r.g-off place for theatrical people, tne popularity I of '.he Peter Pan club is identified 1 w ith every mention of Toledo among theatrical and orchestra troupers. * * * ; Mrs. Beulah Stevens has returned ! to her home in Peoria. 111., after i spending a pleasant vacation with her sister. Mrs Walter Spencer, pro prietor of the New Deal restaurant Albert Evans. George Lowe. Edd.e j Ferrell. Bob Ferrell and Ducky Col-1 Ims of Detroit, were Sep.a city. visitors Sunday. ♦ ♦ * James Cooper, of Yar.ee s’reet is • recovering after an illness of three i years. Mis. Alglenna Signor ii visiting Jter au.it, Mrs. Olte White, who is a resident o! the Brand Wh.t’.ock Homes Miss Signor Is a Detroit. * * * The Starlets give a dance at the Recreation room last week. Sk.p Brykin and his Swinging Cals fur auhed the music. * * * M.sj Lenore Williams, Al Williams and johnny Jones gave an amateur •how at the Brand Whitlock recre-1 •tion room last Friday. Among those cn the program were Miss Nettie Goodwin. Miss Adele Vines. Harold Buster Thomas, Glor.a "Baltimore. Ivy Mixon and Kenneth Moreland Boykin and his swing band were the trumpeteers. * * * • Don't forget the beauty contest at Swayne Field Sunday, July 23. •There will be contestants from Ohio. Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Missouri. A douOleheader baseball fame will precede the affair. *- *-* Robert Staunton Jr., and Barbara Jean Staunton were the week end Quests of Miss Ethel White and Mrs, •Mary Stauftton. * * * Miss Emma Jenkins, of 367'j Nebraska, is somewhat improving, ‘from her illness ** Mrs Stella Ford who had an' ‘•peration at County hospital last' *%eek is improving at this writing [TOLEDO SPORTS! After three weeks of barnstorm- ■ Ing throughout the central states 1 %nd mid-east, the Toledo Crawfords i will play the St. Louis Stars at : Swayne Field Sunday. July 23, in • double bill attraction. Hank Rigney, promo Ur-of the ' - affair promises - the fans who will attend the game that this will be one of the greatest attractions ever to be presented at the Mud Hen -ball park. Besides the baseball games there will be a bathing beauty con- j test, in which there will be con testants from all over Ohio and ,Michigan, and a few from St. Louis. I Thus far, the Crawfords have | .only won three games in the league j •nd according to Manager Charles- ! .ion, reports have it that the Toledo ' aggregation will relinquish its fran chise in the league. The St. Louis Stars boast one of . t fhe strongest and fastest teams in 4be and when the Craws and S'.ar* meet Sunday at Swavn? Field, both managers anticipate plenty of .yction for the fans On the following Monday, the j Crawfords will play a competent J team ;n the Ohio State Federation league. This premises to be one of _the cleverest games ever to be pre- i "sented at the ball park, but accord ing to 'betting'' odds have it that' ,fne Ohio State league team is a little too weak for the experienced Crawfords. * * * The Brand Whitlock Girls team i will play the Fremont All Stars at Jtrand —-W+mk*'k—Field—Tuesday . 'Coaches Al Wiliams, Johnny Jones •nd Robert Simon state that the Royals Cases Are Continued TOLEDO, Ohio.—The two cases of Dorothy Royals, proprietress of • case at 325 Belmont avenue, were continued to July 31. Monday by j Judge Homer A. Ramey in police i court. Tbe woman was arrested May 1 1 . bn a charge of keeping a disorderly house and again May 14 on a charge *cf possessing and selling l.quor il leiany. I Arrested For Threat; Signs Peace Bond TOLEDO. Ohio.—Miss Vera Sal ferfield, 25. of 393 Woodland signed ' a peace bond of SSOO when haled Into court to answer a charge of ’lnreatening in a menacing manner. , The complainant was Monroe Tip ton. of 336 Belmont Fletcher Barton. 37. was booked fn city jail last week for threaten ing his wife with a gun in their home. 431 Indiana avenue. BOY. 6. HURT AT PLAY TOLEDO. Ohio.—Joseph Riley. 6 es 334 Hamilton street, was taken to County hospital last week after he suffered head and lea injuries j •nd lacerations when he fell in the rear of his home while playing He was taken to the hospital by an • tincle. UNIVERSAL HAGAR’S SPIRITUAL TEMPLE NO. 1 944 Napoleon Street 4KRVICES SUNDAYS Sunday School V A M Preaching HAM H Y P U 6 P M. Lecturing 8 P M Message Circle and Healing Thursday 8 P M. Lecturing Friday 8 P. M Message Circle and Healing REV. C. B. HURLEY Supreme Mother and Paitoi REV HARGIE MUiLIGAN Assistant Pastor PRINCESS MINNIE BAND* 2nd Associated Pastor Deaiones* Annie Chatman Clerk G. W HURLEY Prophet and Pounder .game will he "too much" since the 1 ";sito r s claim to be the best girl's I softball team in Ohio and Michigan Toe coaches of the team have stren"thencd the Brand Whitlockers and by Tuesday W'lliams. Jones, fsHd Simon anticipate a surprise. ‘Wings Over Jordan’ To Sing Aug. 15 TOLEDO Ohio.—" Wings Over •Jordan." the most unique musical aggregation on the Columbia net ; work, will appear in Toledo. August | 13. at the Civic Auditorium through . tne auspices of the Men's club of All Saints’ Episcopal church, L. H. i Kimbrough, president. | The Rev. Glenn T Settle, pastor of Gethsemane Baptist church of Cleveland is the originator, director and president of the organization i The chorus is all Negro, gathered from local Negro ch.urches Six ' months after the first presentation , ! of their program over station WGAR. Cleveland, the chorus was accepted for nationwide presentation over j the Columbia Broadcasting System i It now ranks among the features of the network. This musical group e.mrHy morning at 030 am ' 1 inspires millions of listeners On ! tour this group has packed the j largest auditoriums in the ciV> '• >- ited. They sang to 18.000 people in ! Baltimore. Md . with mere than 5,000 I standing outside. Man Burned When Oil Lamp Explodes ! TOLEDO. Ohio —Charles Murray 47, of 336 Belmont avenue, received I severe burns on the hands, arms and •face when an oil lamp which he was repairing exploded in his home last week He was taken to County | hospital where his condition was, J reported ieiioOt Augustus Crocker Succumbs to Illness TOLEDO. Odio —Funeral services ‘for Augustus Crocker. 65. of 342 i Avondale avenue, who died last Wednesday in Roche hospital were .held Monday m the Phillips Chapel.l Colored Methodist Episcopal church The body, which was in the Easley Funeral Home, was removed to the : residence before the burial rites Mr. Crocker was an upholsterer \ and his family published the former I weekly, Toledo Enquirer ' He is survived by his widow. Willietta and sons. Paul and Joseph. Twenty-three Get jury Indictments 1 TOLEDO. Ohio. Twenty.three persons were indicted by the Lucas county grand jury according to a report filed Monday in common pica? court. Carl Avery, indicted on! the charge of burglary and larceny; Herbert Beard, indicted on the charge of larceny and breaking and entering: John Stewart, burglary, and larceny; and John Byrd, mali- j ciously injuring property, were some of the persons who were indicted AGREES TO BOND TOLEDO. Ohio - Mrs. Evelyn Thorton 30. of 452 Indiana a\enue agreed having Raymond Galloway to sign a peace bond for S2OO w.nen tne latter was arraigned in Judge ! Ramey's municipal court. Mrs Thorton had Mr Ga'bwav . ! a "res ted for assault and battery last Sunday morn ng She was booked immediately released. Chronicle Ads. Pay , Large Dividends { THE MICHIGAN CFRON’TCT.K - . A RELIABLE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY VIEWS and INTERVIEWS B.v GWENDOLYN MORELAND NICK and [ NACKS j When the old scribe drilled tn port. Doris Robinson seemed to egg Leon Foster. out he was only here for a few days, ao Levn s back home ana do.ng fine for a while. * * * Tne juiced Duke really fails tn a : mellow groove when ne gets tn n-s I f.ne drinking juice and he also sings better or at .east it sounds setter , to me * * * I Mr. Al Price, if I let you read my ; ouy that paper that-you might buy otner boys and girls wno like to read my notes. * * * Could it be tnat street lights hurt your eye*, Frances Walker, or are 1 you wear.ng the sun glasses at n.ght for practice? * * * 1 would hke to see Tommy Steelo. with a whole dollar all at one time. He would probably run for pres.dent |% * * j I happened to hear some ladies 1 on Cantin avenue discussing G Dur-1 I ar.rs terrible 80. You ought to do; [something about tnat. old man, I I* * * Now that Leo Is back, some of yeo boys will have to stop so much playing around the Three Dueces and Edith will have to buy her ham- I burgers at another place. Do you ' dig that. W S 1 1 it real slow with some certain little chick ar.d I wouldn't tell you no * * * You've heard of girl scouts walk-, j mg cn hikes, Bui 5 u have never hearo of girls leaving home in a , car and come back walking Shame ! on you O F. and B L. ! Bv the way. boys and girls. Brown , Sugar has a hamburger and ice I he is doing pretty fair, too. Drop in and give him a break sometimes. lain lot of hidden talent that has I not yet been d.scovered Take for j i instance. Armeha. the lady who jumps out of speed n„ automobiles 1 without breaking anything. 1 Carl Anderson, the one-armed pi ano artist, really knocked the cats fotH~at Harry's Saturday night and believe me this fellow is the McCoy. * * * ■ Bob Slaunt n s just too much At Harry's last Saturday night, he ! and Nettie Goodman were just like two "doves." What's the matter with the other chicks, Bob? YqnJ ! * * P * Say Banks and Mamie, don't use ;he corner at Harry a Beer parlor ' to discuss matters. Remember, every I woman's place is in the home. THi'lrna Mnmfnit the I.ttle lady who plays real hard, once threat ened tne about putting her name in 1 the paper, well here it is again and do be careful little lady * * * * Dar. Mahoney is now escorting the i.ltle ied head girl around the high ! spots these days. Can you imagine j that? * * * j You were up kind of early Sunday j ; morning weren't you F H and so was i.ltle Christine of the Harlem club or maybe I'm wrong? Could Mr Jeseie M * now rocklnj thr 1 cradle or either he is trying awfully I hard judg.ng by h,s actions. Sunday __ ‘Sepia City ’ Cabinet In Initial Meet TOLEDO. Ohio—The first meet ing of the Sepia city cabinet was neid at 460 Indiana avenue last Wednesday. Members of the group | include Mrs Gwendolyn Moreland, publicity director and public rela-. non? counsel; Dr R F Pulley, com ‘ missioncr cf finance: Dr. L V Eng lish, commissioner of health; Lucius Huntley, commissioner of public safety; John D les, commissioner of : housing: Mr? C M Markham, com missioner of public welfare; Elmer WiUiams. assistant commissioner of ’ public welfare. Attorney Clarence' Smith, corporation counsel and ad ' visor: Robert Lewis, chief in vest i , gator. T Woods and Rev Joseph Smith, beard of advisors: James Hill, councilman, eighth ward; Arch- 1 ;ie Britter, counc.lman. seventh . ward. The cabinet will meet every sec : ond and four'.n Wednesday of each ‘ month with Robert Fihdley. mayor: Ed Jackson, vice-mayor, and Elzora Swan, secretary. NELLIE COLEMAN INJURED TOLEDO. Ohm—Mrs, Nellie Cole man 26. of 505 Avondale avenue. | received a iea injury last week w is nd.ng w ith W.llie Ford. 509'i Avondale, and one driven by Alex ander Levine >f Detroit, collided at Broadway and Maumee avenues Mrs Coleman was treated in UNDECIDED | This week 1 have two ‘opics that, are explanatory ana appropriate for my column 1 was rather undecided ' as to which would be the better to 1 so I'll Juit use both. NO MORE DISTINCTIVE STYLE Heretofore, 'he musical pole? con end ’here are only four distinctive 1 sor.g stv’.i.**? smor.g women They' are. namely: Ella Fitzgerald. Billie , Hollidaj. Maxine Sullivan and Ivie I Anderson, il h3s always been mv ,e. es -.-. at a *. . recogn le the minute you hear them befire *ee.-g 'herr. Tru*> enough Ella Furgerald is known widely for I her natural swing and deeply sen i timenta! voice. M-xinv Sullivan for | sw.ng.ng Scotch ballad.-. Billie Hoi about talking ab.<u'. th.ngs and mak background: arid Ivie Anderson fny I ‘er sophist.cated sty.e <f singing ! Tne above named do have distinc- Helen Hume? « ng.ng would »u mistake her fer Ella' Or should > - u hear Melr'e Calbcrt Dixie Drowlmg I •- aid you think you were hca:- r.g B !!:o Holliday? If you hear Lou _se McCarroll s deep contralto voice [would you think ycu were listening i XO Maxine -Sntiivan* Would yrnr nr? take Ida James’ gentle and whispei- Fing voice for Ivie- Anderson? j I don’t think you could make such grave mistakes. Now. do you know why we recognize eac.n sfriger? Be cause they each have originality Believes Ownership Os Railroads By Government Would Destroy Jim Crow While there has never developed a strong movement for government ownership of the railroads in tlie United States, the American Federation of Labor and any number of rail road unions have gone ou reconi favoring such operation and control. | Moreover, the i«ue has been cas progressive lay men on s'reel cor : ners. and even in United State? I Congre>s Although no strong move l ment has developed around the is ture and soon Topic Dlacussed The benefits '.hat might a,-'true to 'the worker, the farmer and the traveling public, in improved labor [standard* and reduced costs, plus discussed elsew here Here, we want to discuss government ownership A' a conference of Race members' n '.he R..ilroad Industry, headed I .by A. Philip Randolph tha* nody; went on record favoring *->\ern-l I ment owncyh p of the la • ads 1 j The full implications of such an 1 ■ .-.utlook .n so far as tne Race n ; r industry and our people arc con-' I cerned may no: yet be entirely | he sharpest form of discr.m.nation I aga nst the black worker. Indeed.' 'the railroad industry is the stmng- I hold of reactionary "leadership ' in the labor movement. Its closest riv jalTs the "leadership" in the build ing trades. All unions in the rati - • road industry excepting those | whose membership in the industry • is predominantly Negro, have col or bars. The prevalence of discrim sighted organizations has resulted, in a shorp reduction of the propor | Moreover, discrimination -hits—m4- : legated the Ra e 'n the loacy. paid < position* in the industry much so that a recent report of the Rail road Retirement board showed th«' , a\erage earnings of Race members New home of Ephesus Seventh day Adventist church located at 123rd street and Lenox avenua. N«w York Citv. One of the most beautiful ' edifice* in Harlem, it co*t the Adventist* S3SO,OOO.—ENS photo. t Doesn't originality merit distinction ' It is as plain as day. and yet I fir.C many a "muaical poll glutton'* • distinctive *ong styh>t» You •- ■ vtl >' nol u*e them musical poll i?n t go»peP SPECIAL ATTENTION IO TIIP STARS OF TOMORROW I ment?. there are many questions c V u know. Cuvn: Bu.-.e the man whj put blues on Park aver.-e When and. v tu k?uw Heler. Humes tne g:r! who fronts o.b orcnestraO Everyone wno doe>r. t ki w Er»- kino Haw Kins Tvvd» > ie'h-.Ccr.tury ; Gabnol- will kr. w h.m a hen r.e Wciid* Fa.r D • y-u kr.: v the Ida James? You should loam tr.em *ou k: w W !l;o Bry ant, but and ' you kc a Me:: >e Calbcrt" Tho or. '.a •.vho-e brow.l aud daby eyes "(Uf set many a heart fluttering? M *. ' • > ' • ce rates secono t M K 3 son, t* still u»-.ng it to add glory | • D n R dirian's orenr-tm P • Chick ar.d F.lla been sy r. ny-j ..WJULmatie ~tni« p-.mtvr' 1 Y ".r serving vocalists the star? of lomor- j in the Ra.lroad" Industry to be a ..'Te less than tne aver, ge for ; whites. It us not unl.kely that un der government ownership this sit ution would be chanced with pres sure that could be exerted by our people and progressive whites. In tne Post Office we get a clue as to what might happen While discrim ination is still .practiced here, it' t~w—not a* iharp and is subject to pressure. Another aspect to the question of. 1 dustiy is the jim-erbwism prac-' t.ced against the dark traveling public in tne South, a question that affects al! demon.i',c Anic:'leans' The ra !r ad* .g’ e en -.re .v thr tour Race aud aie not u us f..r thr , [filthy condition* and the .numida-! j ?ron*~ii7ider~~wT*7CTl' 'Vff Tm;-rorefd ~m (ride :?i the South II is n unlikely I rmn.cnt ~ w r.n.-h p 'l'.e r p p., r . . | um.datums, with attendant nlthy, | condition.? of travel, would be greatly increased. I The attitude therefore, taken by [the Conference of Negr .e, ,n the • ■ . [ tire Race A well. < This att.tude i* !n contrast *o two ..r three of the unfortunate Sop th em Brother* at the recent rom.cn non of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. They opposed Govcrn . ment ow nership on the grounds , ■ n • S ■ K H" ia likeis Rat • would And he might have rttded • defnocratic jim-crowLsm attain.?', i black people on tiuir.s ;n the Smith : Both of these results are desirable BOUGHT BY ADVENTISTS ROBERT CHICK' LEWIS, Editor ROBERT STAUNTON, Sports Editor NEEDLE CLUB OF BROOKLYN ACTIVE GROUP bßhh —HU K A‘ This group of attractive young ladies are members of the Needle Club of Brooklyn This «lub was ; org nized for the purpose of doing all kinds ot :■< ft;, w • ' • p : o ' : :e unfo: ;i:-.i:r left to right, are: Misses Sadye Faulkner. Atffui triy. Kcina+foyt: seated second r Whitehead In Dutch With Harlem's Baseball Fans N isits Harlem ST | ■•vm I m. MISS HELEN BROWN A teacher at Occomac, Va.. and a recent graduate qf Hampton In stitute is in New York visiting relatives .it 580 St, Nicholas avc ' nue. Miss Brown ,s making study of the educational buildinß at the World's Fair—Woodaid phom. Elks Close Convention In Danville 1 DANVILLE 111 Julv 14 -Chicago 11. • - .it:d W■.-vtins.n State Elks th - week w.to < spectacular par.ide J innt J .nd the e bMf - (lrillpd unit, the •VI- the be -1 drum and bugle corp wm;;h went to Springfield The parade v.as led by the chief of police of Danville. Br:^-General B C. 1’• >:i .id .<■ and Arijt -Geneml R S P.unett. nw-ehing in the puller dt p.I ■•r.rrrt of 11..-a .Hr, the "ATT.r'. ,n t:ry:..ti Thr P.vt Kxnbcd Rulei - Coui.nl. Dt Ruler*' Di ll P t ' lire..ter Ci. eago f3.tnd Great! < «go 1 -n Her3 (-Orentr- Mnwdung *lub. I Ch'cagu Drill P.itroi. Junior Tern • pier-. Mt S : 31 Temple University I. dec "{ Champ .Ign Drum and ' r rurpT t—n'c- Nrrr«r* ’ Corn- P.Exulted R .In March ing of Danville and t ■• Nurse* ■ ■C.ii n» n f Dui.'-.-l!' ' and C'b • ng in . n • wnr E R I F.nley W Gr. nA n- n :lrr Abb;,- M ,lun. .. Grand Dt S. r. t.v- B. .• a 1 K. u G:..nd Ad James T Capper. Grand Historian K H When the many units had pa.-.-rd •he rc\ lowing stand and the »udcc* dec.dcd on Ihe winners prizes were awarded to climax ihe convent on I'lof E G Harris received a great ovation for the way :n which he arranged projram and entertained Chronicle Ads. Pa> Large Dividends b M. W. YOUNG PLUMBINC—HEATING "WE ARE NEVER CLOSED 511 Dorr Street Forest 6063-R. Toledo JOHNSON S AUTO REPAIR AND BATTERY SERVICE WK USB THE KING SYSTEM MOTOR TUNE U «- 820 City Park Forest 4543 , Toledo NEW YnRK. J : • 21 Alth uch Harlem sports fans have not for- Race ;n a radio broadcast from 1 Chicago -'St they have placed B. r*e*> Whitehead: C... r second sack er n lire same d»g ; Whitehead, v t.ng the n :’•.: jc'iub .<f D.ekey Well?, called one of :tic w.. .. \ • 1:10 v . :e. - and a few patron* say. he d.d the: efure Harlem .? imd. • To rrntr thtnc? the Gtan»- •« c-n.i sucker who .- s.vie perhaps because he sn t playing regularly, .nri isn't helped ary by the sigh: PETE BAIN CORNER BAR 401 INDIANA AVENUE LIQUOR, WINES. WHISKEY. BEER Invites You to Visit Their New Deluxe BARBECUE BAR Delicious Ribs, Pork, Beef. Chicken Eat With |immie Thomas Toledo. Ohio The Golden Pheasant Nite Club DOUBLE BAR 822 Washington St., Adams 0537, Toledo • SPECIAL• Large Class of Wine for Five Cents MIXED DRINKS. WINES. WHISKEY AND BEER Open Until 2:30 P M. HARRY’S AND SOPHIE’S HI POWER BEER WHISKEY and MIXED DRINKS Extra Large Glass of Wme for Oniv s.Cents Light Lunches and Sandwiches 574 Tecumseh Musfc Ma. 0834 Open Until 2:30 P M. Toledo. Ohio IN TOLEDO IT S PETER PAN CLUB FOR COOD FOOD CHINESE DISHES A SPECIALTY-OPEN ALL NIGHT MEALS AT ALL TIMES 445 Indiana ALBERTA. Proprietor Ad. 0421 in Toledo"irs == The Bellmen and Waiters Club 545 Indiana Avenue Fo. 0488 Why Not join? ~ UDOkT~W>IEN IN TOIJEDO~TrS RAND’S CHICKEN SHACK We Speeialixe in STEAKS. CHOPS Cr FRIED CHICKEN OPEN ALL NIGHT 1001' 2 City Park Ave. Forest 0149 NOTICE !! Bovs and ?irls are wanted to sell the Michigan Chron icle each week in Toledo. Apply at the Chronicle office 460 Indiana Avenue PAGE ELEVEN row Misses Phyllis Height. Fritzie Magill. Martha Anderson: kneeling, Lydia Patterson: standing, left, to right: Misses Margaret Dav Burrell, Nan ette Bunn. Helm !■■••• c.'-'.. Doris Blay, Kittia ~~~Lsgan. Chatiottr-Blny ar.d Callaway Taylnr. n'.losed have refused to apologize Alien reminded of the "slip.” Latter a Southerner WhitrhAd likes to tell h«w he “In- w>. l 'd's~ ''. r - *.w-» years ago .nd .-•me say no did that to square . pre\ us si p of the tongue. W . 'toad t id rep m tor*, during mo sones that f'o had brought h * : . No ■ Y ■ k bo.-ause no one o-o could v . t on him properly. T r ... nd ba-mman appeared to - :• •. that he not «o much nter ’ -.1 n e iha a mg* his own want* looked after.