The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-27
Pastor Gives Talk


afternoon included sermon by the
Rev. w. A. Bivens, indianapolis.
Special numbers included piano Sc
lections by Miss Ellen v. Thomas,
Indianapolis; songs. Anderson Allen
chapel A. M E. church choir; spir-
ituals. Watkin brothers, Columbus
O., and THE Story of Carthage"
by Mrs. Allie Moss. Indianapolis.
Among Carthage citizens active in plan
ming the annual conclave for entertain
ment of old relatives and friends were
Mr.. and Mrs. George Mccullough. Mr..
and Mrs Hurian Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs.
George F. Winslow and Mr.. and Mrs. A.
futile.
In addition to former residents from
neighboring states who attended the
services Sunday. former citizens and their
friends from indianapolis included Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Knox. Mr.. and Mrs. P. Ben
son. Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Alley Mrs. Ruth
McGhee. Mrs. Camille Richardson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy Loclear. and Mr.. and Mrs. J.
F. Johnson.
Eegro's Views Given
The American Mercury for September
will carry an article by James Weldon
Johnson, secretary of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement OF Colored
People. under the caption, "a Negro Looks
at Politics.
Johnson discusses at length the dis
acknowledgements OF the Negro in the face
Of the fourteenth and fifteen amendments
and says. "as much as anybody in the
country the Negro wants to be a good
American; and he is bending all his
energies to that end. But he also is de-
termined to wear the rights as well as
bear the burdens of American citizenship.
This desire, backed up by tireless and
constant effort, has to be taken into
account.
he must win. because, II he fails,
democracy in America fails with him"
Mrs. Daneva Donnel Wines. president of
the Colored Women's Republican Club,
Inc. announces the next meeting of the
club for Sept. Is. place to be announced
later. ..... 'r>.'.''
Reports will be given by the commit
tee on educational research. Mrs. Roberta
Venerable is chairman.
Picnic Is Scheduled 80. ...
The committee Of management Of the
Alpha home 1870 Boulevard place an
nounces a picnic on the grounds Labor
day. A musical program and band con-
cert will be given. Dinner will be served.
The public is invited.
Annual convention and Bible confer
ence held at Christ Temple, Fall Greek
boulevard and Paris avenue. closed Sun
day.
Sunday school convention opened Mon
day with Edward F. King. indianapolis.
chairman presiding. Reports from Sunday
schools we're given. Introduction was by
Elder Elmer Akers Of Dayton and the SER
mon for Sunday schools was preached by
Bishop G. H. Rowe Of Mishawaka.
Sessions Of the convention will close to-
day with election of officers
Fourteenth annual P. A. Of W. minis
terial convention will convene at the tenn
pie this noon, continuing until Friday with
Elder G. T. Haywood, presiding. Each
day will be devoted TO the business of
the parley. while night services will be
evangeustic. Noted speakers from differ
ent sections OF the country will partici-
pate in these services.
Sessions will close Sunday Sept /. Elder
G. T. Haywood is pastor.
Indianapolis players opened Monday at
the H. G. Mllikan farm with william H.
Galloway, Montauk. N. Y. as sponsor.
Examinations began Monday and finals
will begin Sept. 7. The court will be open
for practice daily at 4 p. m.
Jubilee to Be Held
Silver Jubilee will be observed by the
membership of st. Philips Memorial G.
M. E. church, Drake and North West
street. from Aug. 2s through Sept. l.
The Junior choir will present a play,
THE Beautiful City" Thursday night
Mrs. Gladys Norris will direct the play
and Miss Clarissa Davis will have charge
OF the music.
The anniversary program will be held
Friday night with F. B. Ransom and
the Rev. D. F. White as speakers. DR..
James McGhee will be the flag orator
and the Rev o. H. Banks. Mrs. Bertha
Jones and Mrs. Ruby Webb will be
soloists. Music will be furnished by the
Temple choir. Earl Keene is director.
Homecoming will be observed Sunday |
Sept. l. candlelight service will close !
tains will report. The Rev. Andrew j.
Norris is pastor.
The Rev. M w Clair Jr., left Sunday |
night on a business trip to st. Louis.
Mrs. Genevieve Higgins of Chicago is
visiting relatives in the city.
Entertain at Dinner
Mrs Jerry Thomas and daughters enter |
tanned at dinner in honor Of MI ana
Mrs. Jerry Thomas Of Detroit. Mrs. Mary
J. Taylor Of Harrisburg. Pa. Mr. and Mrs
Henry Coonlbs Of Chicago, Mrs. Helen |
Laster and Mrs. Theresa Hines
Attorney r. L. Bailey and family left |
Monday for two weeks motor trip |
to Florence. Ala. where they will visit
Mr.. Bsileys mother.
Attorney Henry J. Richardson Jr., re-
turned to the city today after an extend
ed trjp through the south
Mrs j. W. Conngton and daughter
Marie. are house guests of Mrs. Ruby
Taylor.
Mrs. Ada Bolen Of Columbus. o.. is
visiting Mrs. Samuel Mays in West Four