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FOURTH ANNIVERSARY AND EASTER SPEC T A.L COMBINED : J"" kTGy to H&ppinQgr In. 10,000 Homer Yol. V. No. 1 COLORED CITIZENSgOF PHOENIX 'OWN PROPERTY|V ALUED] AT $1,000,000 Year’s Review of Club Work Among Colored Women By Mrs. Lynn Ross Carter President ofthe Arizona Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs STATE OFFICERS President —Lynn Ross Carter. Phoe nix. First Vice President —Mrs. Paris | Tabron, Prescott. Second Vice President —Ruby Jones ! Phoenix. Recording Secretary —Nola Hamil ton, Phoenix. Assistant Recording Secretary— Ada Stewart. Phoenix. Corresponding Secretary— M. A. Rodgers, Phoenix. Treasurer —Elmar Skaggs, Phoenix. Auditor—Jessie Green, Phoenix. Chairman Examining Board —Em- ma McPinion, Phoenix. Chaplain—Marfem Noble* phoenix. Parlimcntarian —A. E. Thompson Phoenix. Chairman Ways and Meins —Lucille Green, Phoenix. Organizer—Mrs. Johnson, Phoenix.! Chairman Education —Jessie Jam j , es, Phoenix. Chairman Nominating Committee — 1 I ■ —m. . . 11Mr ' T »ri—mm ; > jwßßKftagl Mrs. Llynn Ross Carter, President of; Arizona Federation of Colored Wo men’s Clubs. Gussie Manning, Phoenix. Chairman Arts and Crafts —Mrs. O. G. Howard, Phoenix. By-Laws and Constitution —G. A. Owens, Phoenix. Credentials— Alzora Taylor, Phoe nix. « Music —Mrs. C. Lindsey, Phoenix. Printing—Jennie Lucas, Phoenix. Transportation— N. Wilburn, Tuc son. Civics—Mrs. Bell, Prescott. Child Welfare —S. L. White, Flag staff To Our Readers No person is in a better poet- . tion to know the attitude of the business concerns of a community than the one who solicits the advertisements and comes in personal contact with the heads of the busi ness concern. When the advertisement of a business firm is carried in the, Tribune, it not only serves as an announcement of the special prices or the line of goods handled by that con cern, but it is a Direct Invi tation to members of the race to patronize the business place; further, it is assurance j of fair and courteous treat ment. Go Where You Are Invited ■■■'»■■ 9 BLACKS FORBIDDEN TO PARTICIPATE IN TEXASPRIARIES (Associated Negro Press) Galveston. Teas, March 24. —Any po litical party has the right, in this state, to prescribe qualifications for ! persons voting in its primaries, and 'that therefore the democratic party has a right to hold a white man’s pri j mary.” This is the effect of a decis- S ion Just handed down by the supreme ; court of the state in a case appealed I from Harris county. The decision, declare state officials, settles for all j time the democratic party’s practice in excluding Negroes from participa tion in its primaries. o n —n PRESCOTT n □ By Mrs. L. V. Hines Prescott has been recently blessed with twelve-inch snow much to the surpise of many. Things were so spring-like and beautiful and spring openings filled the air with the at mosphere of spring only to be sprink led down with a heavy snow. The openings at the different stor es were well attended, people coming j from many miles aroung and large crowds were seen in all of the stores. I Beautiful hats, dresses, shoes, suits for men and women were on display jat the different business places. A more beautiful showing than ever be . fore was witnessed. Some of the stor les gave carnations and others souv enirs. Prices are cheaper than in previous years. Much credit is due the ladies that furnished music at the Ladies Style shop, Mrs. E. N. j Meyers and Mrs. Massing. Mrs. Mey- J ers is one of the best pianists in town ! and an excellent music teacher.; while Mrs. Massing is a beautiful saxophone player. And the two to gether furnished wonderful music that captivated the hearers and this store Program—Mrs. Hendricks, Nogales. Nominating Committee Mattie King, Goldinol; Susie Tull, Prescott; j Mrs. Pope, Flagstaff; Emma Tidring-; ton. Tucson; Constance Hall, Sun- ■ shine; Jessie James, Charity; Jennie Lucas, Progressive; Mrs. Brown, No i gales. Cities belonging to the State Feder : ation Phoenix, Prescott, Nogales, ' Flagstaff, Tucson. This organization of women is steadily climbing the ladder of suc cess. More women are taking an in terest in this progressive movement, and keener interest in the affairs of the race. The Sixth Annual Conven tion eclipsed all other conventions of the Federation and the Seventh prom ises to be better yet. The Seventh will be held in Prescott, Airzona in May. Phoenix, Arizona had the pleasure of entertaining the Northwestern Fed eration of Colored Women’s Clubs, this convention proving to be an ep och making event for the Southwest among the colored women. Brilliant women who are making history for the race , women whose visions are clear and are not going into the work |of readjustment blinded by any nar- I row prejudices, but with a broad mindedness that will compel the ad miration of the world. While Arizona has only a small membership, they are working hard for the advancement of the race, nothing is to small or great for them to take an interest in. To be pres ent at those conventions and hear re ports made from the various clubs is inspiring to those that are up and doing for the race and making those that are negligent of their du ties to stop and search themselves. A short history of the Colored Wo men’s Clubs of the United States. The club movement as a race influ ence, among the colored women of I the country may be fittingly said to date from July 1895, when the first national conference of colored Wo men was held in Boston, Mass. Prior to this time there was a (Continued on page 2) PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SATURDAY, MARCH 25. 1922 IMPERIAL WIZARD OF KU KLUX KLAN IS “HARD BIRD TO FIND” (Associated Negro Press) Atlanta, Ga., March 24.—The Ku Klux Klan is having a bushel of trou ble these days. Col. Simmons is hid ing putting up a gallant fight to evade service in several damage suits brought’ by ousted former members. The Western Union Telegraph Com pany and the local come in for a ‘‘panning - ’ in the various proceedings by the small army of disgruntles. Last reports state that the imperial wizard is a hard bird to locate. AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERS REFUSE TO BE SEGREGATED (Associated Negro Press) Rockford, 111., March 24. —Members of the Harry Roger Post of the American Legion refused to attend ! a banquet here last Thursday night when the management of the home in which the banquet was held attempt ed to segregate them. The occasion was in honor of Col. Arthur MacNid- j er, National Commander of the Le gion. J — » was well crowded the day throughout. I A beautiful birthday party was giv- i en Mr. Joe Burkhart Thursday eve- 1 ning by his beautiful little wife in t their cozy well furnished home on i Bullock street. The decorations were 1 1 | exquisite, carnations were used artis- J | tically, a beautiful trimming for table j ! and rooms. Mr. Burkhart received many valuable presents, and among the great collection was a very expen sive and useful present from his wife. A sumptuous repast was served. Guests: Mr. and Mr 3. W. D. Alexand er, foster parents of Mrs. Burkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderson and Baby ; Marie Louise, Dr. and Mrs. Hilbert; i Mr. Jacob Tull and the host and host- 1 ! ess. The guests departed at a late j hour, declaring Mrs. Burkhart a won derful hostess. Mrs. J. Harrington and Mrs. C. A. Russell made a flying trip to Phoe nix and returned recently. Since the return Mrs. Harrington has been very sick and no news has been received as to her condition recently. Mrs. Harrington is loved by all of the Prescott folks and it Is the hope that j she will soon recover from her severe illness. The U.N.I.A. has been having won- | derful meetings and larger crowds than ever and instead of being dis couraged over the arrest of the Mr. Garvey, are rushing in and helping to hold up the dear old banner. Why J don’t you come out and help to push the good work along? Be a booster ( not a knocker as is common with some of our people. A question may . arise in the minds of some that the ( indeminity is not clearly stated and a fake is promulgated. If you will . read your constitution and by laws it plainly states that the movement is not an insurance policy but $75 is to all financial members at the date of death. The president has said he will prove that if some will take a notion to try the matter out. Come out and attend the meetings and get acquainted. A free for all fist fight w’as had in Prescott and vicinity. It was an af fair that is much talked about. But folks and citizens of Prescott it is very wrong to crush our young. We should throw our arms around them and lead them gently for the race’s future lies in our young. Booker T. Washington has well said that to ele vate is to help those less fortunate than your self. Little Nettie May Lewis suffered a fall from the steps of the front porch. A doctor was immediately summon ed and a thorough examination had, finding no serious harm, that affair was mostly a fright. She spent Sun day in bed and Monday morning was BIG FIGHT SEEMS CERTAIN BETWEEN DEMPSEYAND WILLS New York City, March 24.—1 t now begins to look like Harry Wills and Jack Dempsey will fight for heavy weight championship on next Labor Day in the arena made famous by the Dempsey-Carpentier fight last year. Wills sensational defeat of the fam ous Kid Norfolk has reopened the question of Dempsey fighting a Negro and the concensus of sporting and general opinion that the giant Negro conquerer of Fred Fulton and other fistic notables has shown the class and should be given a crack at the championship. Gov. Edwards has voiced his approval of the bout and nothing now remains but the signa (ures of the named fighters to make the fight a surety. AUTOCRATIC PASTOR WINS COURT FIGHT WITH HIS MEMBERS (Associated Negro Press) Washington, D. C. March 24. —The Rev. Wm. A. Taylor of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, won his fight to retain his pulpit last Tuesday, in the district supreme court. At least two thirds of Mr. Taylor’s flock were in favor of his retention and so toid the court through their representa tive. This was the end of a long and bitter fight waged between fac tions of the church organization. Mrs. Elma Scaggs, President of Dun bar Club and Treasurer of the State Federation. r up singing like a little lark. Little Nettie has many friends among all of the races of Prescott and much in terest is manifested in her. Nettie is truly in the hearts of the people and is happy at school, home and at the store singing and skipping, selling - 1 • PERSISTENCY WINS The constant drop of water Wears away the hardest stone; The Constant gnawing Tow ser Masticates the toughest bone; The constant cooing lover Carries off the blushing maid; t And the constant advertiser is the one who gets the trade. Be Wise And Advertise $20,000,000 HEIRESS MOVES FROM HUMBLE i CABINTO MANSION (Associated Negro Press) l Dallas, Texas, March 24.—According - to her neighbors Lillie Guy Taylor, • the $20,000,000 Negro oil operator has ! i vanished from her humble cabin in the . Negro district in this city. Rumors ■ are rife among her former associates i and friends that she has gone to Chi i cago and purchased a mansion in the 1 celebrated Grand Boulevard district, i where she will live in a style befitting ■ one of her wealth. i o NEWSPAPER MAN IS MEMBER OF LEARNED PROFESSION, AVERS (Associated Negro Press) Boston, Mass., March 24.—Under a recent ruling made by U. S. Immigra tion officials in Montreal, a newspa per man is a member of the learned professions. The decision was given in the case of a Canadian newspaper man who had decided to accept a po sition on the staff of a paper in this city. This decision has made it pos sible to come to Boston to work. o □ □ BLYTHE, CALIF.'- I n [j By Rev. J. M. Robinson Sunday was a great day at St. Paul Baptist church and the attend ance was large. Good services also are reported at the A. M. E. church and with fair attendance. There is lots of sickness in Blythe. Many have been confined with the flu, but we are glad to report that ad are recovering. Mr. Earl Wise and Miss Lena Dav is were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last yeek. The bride came all the. way from Oklahoma to join her fiancee. They have located on a farm and are doing fine. Mrs. Alice Lloyd is reported ill this week. Mr. A. W. Wise has quite recovered from his recent indisposition and was able to attend services last Sunday. o STATEMENT FROM MRS. HOYT I take this means to inform those whose curiosity was so great that they went to the bank to inquire about my account, that I hope their morbid curiosity is satisfied. I trust that in the future, they will have business enough of their own to keep them from meddling with mine ,for it took nothing from them neither gave anything to them. This little episode neither made me or broke me, and from the information I received at the bank, I know just who I am talking to and it would not be ad visable for them to try it again. Mrs. Georgia Hoyt, No. 12 South 11th St. Phoenix Arizo. the Tribune to every one. Mrs. Meadows was called to Chica go on the 12 of last month to be at the bedside of her father that was not expected to live at the time. The representative recived the ‘message and regretted that the news came to her so late. It is the policy of the reporter to publish all news handed in and every article occuring in the paper has been given to the reporter. We hope that Mrs. Meadows’ father will soon recover from the attack and she will then return to her husband and home in Prescott. Mr. Green, a patient at the Fort is reported very sick. It is hoped that he soon will recover from the severe illness. Mother Williamson is reported on the mend. It is hoped that she will soon have perfect health again. The new school on the south side is under way and the dirt is flying. The school Is to cost $40,000. This inhances the jvalue of the property in that location. CRIME ON INCREASE IN AMERICA SAYS CHICAGO JURIST (Associated Negro Press) Chicago, 111, March 24.—Crime is in , creasing in this country, according to i the opinion of Judge Micklam Scanlan ! of this city, because the old American : Homestead is falling into decay. “As ; an institution” the learned judge de . dared recently, the old American i Homestead, with its training in relig , ion, was the finest and best factor in ; keeping down crime this country has ever known. As an institution it is fast falling into decay with a result ant increase in crime. The American public is losing faith in God.” o □ p YUMA-SOMERTON i □_ □ By Miss Bertha Johnson Sir. Marsh of Yuma was a visitor it> Somerton last Sunday. Mr. Tommie Daniel spent Saturday and Sunday In Somerton. Mr. Morris of Yuma was among the Sunday visitors in Somerton. Mr. Erath’s family has been quar 11 antined with smallpox. * Mr. Clyde Greenway was in Som erton Sunday. Mr. Jones and family left a few weeks ago for Los Angeles, where they will make their future home. The U. N. I. A. is progressing nice ly and ne\y members are being re ceived at each meeting. Miss Augusta Tullis will leave Sat urday for her home in the east. J. L. Lewis was arrested and. taken to Phoenix on a charge of having dis posed of mortgaged property. Mrs. Susie Felix was a visitor in Yuma last week, also Mrs. Finley. The Rev. Tull was in Somerton last week visiting his family. o □ n I MESA □ □ By Alphonso Robinson. A special meeting was held Wedn esday night by the stockholders of the U.N.I.A. Grocery company. The contract is being drawn and work on the building will begin this week. The number of stockholders is increasing and some of the old members are buying more shares in the concern. The Rev. L. C. Taylor who has been with us the past few Sundays was with us again last Sunday and con ducted splendid services at Mt. Cal vary Baptist church. Last Sunday the local division of the U.N.I.A. rendered one of the best programs at the Baptist church that has been witnessed for many days. The house was filled to capacity and the following program was rendered in honor of Col. Chas. Young, U. S. A. Song America Invocation Rev; Taylor Song Onward Christian Soldiers Life of Col. Young Edward Venson Legionaires and As a Soldier Rev. Taylor Song “Jesus Saviour Pilot Me” Col. Young as a Captain and a Major Robert Roam Duet John Lee and Mrs. Ruth Wilson Recitation Versa Lee McKelvey Solo —“Perfect Day” Mrs. Robt. Roam Brief Speech on Army Life of Col. Young by Atty Robt. L. Fortune of Phoenix. Song .... Battle Hymn of the Republic Closing Remarks .... John Porter, Pres, of the U.N.I.A. Mr. Harry Johnson has been on the sick list for the past week but Is improved. The entertainment given last week by the members of the Willing Work ers’ Club was a great success. 1 Mrs. Frank Hudspn is on the sick ; list this week. i o—- COW’S NEST i I Two town-bred urchins went into the country ,and one came across a i lost lot of old condensed milk tins in . the corner of a field. i “Here, Jack,” said the discoverer, i “come here quick! I’ve found a cow’s nest!” 5 Cents a Copy; $2.50 a Year Colored Citizens of Phoenix Alive and Progressive (By A. R. Smith) The last census report places the Negro population of the United States at 10,463,013. This same report gives Arizona a Negro population of 8005, and our record shows that 2,500 of these Negroes live in Maricopa coun ty and upward of 2,000 pf them in the city of Phoenix. These citizens con stitute more than six per cent of the total population and are doing their share in the upbuilding of this city. In the community at large, indeed, little is known about us as we really are. We, nevertheless, have our own agencies through which we work and serve our own and the bigger, outer world. Churches Os these agencies the church is pre dominant, both in numbers and influ ence. There is a total of seven churches with an enrollment of about 800 members. Several thousand dol lars are invested in this property and some of the churches own very desir able business sites. The ministers, some of them, are products of the best Theological Seminaries, while others, "" Wm, Mrs. Jessie James President of City Federation of Colored' Women’s Clubs. through hard work, have become leaders in their field. The Second Baptist church, corner sth street and Jeffeson, is the largest in point of membership. The Rev. E. D. Greene, a scholarly and Christian gentleman is pastor of this church. He is serving the second year and great progress has been made during his patorate. The A. M. E. church, corner 2nd. street and Jefferson is the second lar gest in point of membership, howev er, it is the most centrally located (Continued on page 3) t " "" « Mr. Advertiser Tlie Tribune is read by practically every Col- | ored family in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, and Tempe. « It also has a wide cir culation throughout the ; State of Arizona as well as in New Me x i N c o, ; southwest Texas and other states. Do You Want This Trade? -