The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-23

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League to Meet Here
Both men and women of Indian
apolis business circles are busy pre-
pairing for the twenty-ninth annual
session of the National Negro Bust
ness League, scheduled here Aug. IA,
Is and Is
Smokers. card parties and other
activities are planned. Leaders have
pledged themselves to Guido the
brilliant entertainment of 1904, at
which time Dr. Booker T. Washing
ton, the founder, was present.
Dr.. Sumner A. Furnis who was ma
tiona1 officer in 1908 and who holds
life membership in the league. Is said to
be the only surviving resident member who
was active at tie 1904 session.
Dr. Joseph H. Ward, medical officer IN
charge of the United States Veterans
hospital a. Tuskegee, Ma. VAS president
of the local branch at that time.
Among outstanding Negro business lead
ers Of America who attended the parley
of q quarter century ago we're the late DR..
B. r. Washington. T. Thomas Fortune.
Charles Buckner I. T. Montgomery. J. c.
Napier Dr.. Samuel Courtney Emmett
Scott and Fred Moore
Survey Results to Be Given
The 1929 league session will bring out,
for the first time. results Of the nation
wide business survey of 1928. which prom
ises to reveal valuable economic informa-
ton for Negro merchants.
study of retail merchandising and re-
suits Of the Master Farmers conference
held in Tuskegee this spring are among
the important discussions outlined for
delegate who will be here from the main
streets Of America
Convention plans are being directed by
James Hodge, president; Martin Morgan,
secretary. and Attorney F. B. Ransom. a
member OF the national executive coun-
Gil.
DR.. r. r. Motion is president of the
national league and ALBION L. Hol5ey is
secretary, with headquarters at Tuskcgee
institute.
The midwest tennis tournament. the
weeks best sport and social Offering |
opened Monday afternoon at Douglas park |
with large group in attendance.
Local Star Wins
The exciting event Of the afternoon was
the contest between Paul Battise local
star. and E. Gray of Chicago. Battise DC
feated his opponent in a three-set single
play.
Out-of-topn players and visitors here
for the meet are from Chicago. Ann Ar f.
Dor, Louisville, Columbus, St. Louis and .
Washington.
Mrs. c. o. seames. 62-year-old wonder /
player. is scheduled to give an exhibition /
game Wednesday afternoon. Edgar Brown, /
Negro champion, also Will ap-
pear in exhibitions during the week.
Announcement has been made of the In
tallation Of pipe organ in the chapel OF
the funeral home Of John A. Patton, 1886 .
Boulevard place
P H. Roney. Tuskegee Ala was called
to the city on account Of the serious illness
Of his uncle, irwin Harvey, in Graceland
avenue.
Roney is member Of the administrative
staff OF the United States Veterans hos
pital at Tuskegee.
Guest Is Honorcd
Mrs Msyme Huffman and Mrs Mayme
Young received in honor Of Mrs Charles
H. Thomas Of Albuquerque N. NJ at
the home Of Mrs. Young in Blsckford
street, SUNDAY.
Roses and gladioli we're used as decora
tons. The tables we're lighted With white
tapcrs in pink crystal holders.
Assisting Mrs. Huffman and Mrs Young
we're: Mrs. ADA Dodson. Mrs. Charlotte
Finley. Mrs. Jessie Settles. Mrs Anna Bar
rett, Mrs, Julia Reed. and Mrs Iona
Smith.
Mrs. Thomas Will visit in Chicago before
returning 10 her home
Miss Florence Hall who IS taking
course in nursing at the Peoples hos
oital in ST. Louis, is visiting her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Hall in Boulevard
place
John A. Patton has returned to the city
after few weeks stay in Idleuid. Mich.
He was accompanied home by Mrs. Mar
garet Pratt and Mrs. villa Bradley. who
have been house guests Of the Pattons 81
their cottage.
Guild viii Meet
St. Monics's guild Of ST. Philips
church Will meet tonight with
Mrs Georgia Taylor in North California
street
IS the sermon topic OF the Re- L. c.
Montgomery Of North Vernon. Ind. Who
viii speak at Antioch Baptist church
Thursday night, at O'Clock
4 musical program viii be given At the
church Friday night Mrs, H. Cloud Is
director. The Rev N. E Joseph is pastor.
Old Settlers Civic and Social Club will
meet with Nj. and Mrs william Warrick.
rs North West street, tonight. Plans are
'eing mace for 2 reception for the supreme
odge Of The knights Of Pythiss during
heir parley in August. Members are asked
o attend the meeting tonight. Mrs. Ella
is president.
The Rev and Mrs NJ W. Clair Jr.. are
1t home at POPS Boulevard place Mr..
clair recently was appointed pastor a.
he Simpson N. z. church
Visit in Louisville
Dr.. and Mrs. B. A. Osborne we're guests
" relatives in Louisville SUNDAY.
Mrs. Charles Mitchell OF Lima. O.. is
listing her daughter. Mrs. Harriet Kelly.
us Terrace avenue
Mrs. Blanche Crossen and mother. Mrs
Oliver Broughton, have motored to Wood
and. Mich, where they will remain until
September.
Emanuel Green ST.. spent several DAYS
.ith Mr.. and Mrs Emanuel Green Jr.
n the Highland apartments, while en-
cute 10 Clarksourg. ". Va.
Mss Laura Rogsn Of Chicago will 5e
nc house guest Of her cousin. Mrs. Oliver
= Martin during the tennis tournament
Nj ana Mrs Robert Johnson Pitts
-gh. Mrs Frank White. Los Angeles
RS Leonidas Jackson Buffalo Alfred
,uftart Detroit and George Davis Chi
ego. arc guests Al the Hammond hotel
1ls Boulevard place