The Indianapolis times., 1930-08-05
IA WILL GET
DIPLOMAS AT
NEGRO SCHOOL
Commencement at Lewis
Business College Set
for Friday.

Second annual commencement
program Of the Lewis Business COL
lege. Of which Mrs. v. T. Lewis is
president. has been announced for
Friday night at Jones Tabernacle
A. NJ. z. Zion church, Michigan and
Blackford streets.
Mrs. Lewis began her school here
in 1929 at 24efWest Vermont street
with one student. In January the
rapidly growing enrolment necessi-
tated larger quarters. which was
established at 229is Indiana ave-
nue.; thirty-eight students now are
enrolled. Six students we're grad
uated in 1929 and fourteen are to be
awarded diplomas at Friday nights
commencement.
The Lewis Business college is the
only school for business training op-
Grated by Negroes in Indiana. Sub
jects include shorthand, typewriting,
bookkeeping. mimeographing and
letter-writing. Graduates Of this
school already are filling responsible
positions in offices of the city.
Anderson VIII Speak
The program will include the
commencement address by Thomas
J. Anderson, recently named prin-
cipal Of the Attucks high school.
This will be Anderson's first public
appearance. He is to be introduced
by DR.. Sumner A. FurnisS.
other features Of the program will in
cIude invocation. The Rev. II. W. Clair Jr-.
school history. Miss Bessie Hollway. selec-
tlons. Cosmopolitan School Of Music quar-
tet: piano selection. Miss Inez Robinson;
vocal solo. Mrs. Flossie Roberts; organ Sc
lections. Miss Kathryn Williams. Mrs.
Lillian NJ. lie Mon will be accompanist.
Presentation OF diplomas will be MADE
bv Miss Alice p. Kelly and awarding oi
medals for meritorlous ability will be
made BY Frank Beckwith. donor. Bene-
dietion is 70 be made BY the Rev. Robert
Z. SHELTON.
Thomas J. Anderson. new principal oi
Attucks high school. took up his duties
here Aug. / and has established his home
a. 4o53 Rookwood avenue. He was &C
companied to the CITY BY Mrs. Anderson
and children.
Except a few changes In Office person.
neI. no radical changes are contemplated
IN the teacher staf OF the high school,
according to Anderson.
Local leaders of the Negro group are
planning q reception for M and MrS-
Anderson soon after the fall terms begins
when vacationists are back in the city,
City Couple TO Wed
: Marriage Of Miss Odia Narcissa Word to
the Rev. James c. Mitchell is to take place
tomorrow night at 8 at the residence OF
the Rev. r. L. Pope. 5o2 West Twenty
ninth street. Mr.. Pope is to oniciate. a
reception is to follow at 1929 Cornell ave-
nue.. home Of the bride.
Attorney Henry J. Richardson Jr. has
left for DAYTON. where he is to attend
sessions OF the A. U. K. and D. Of A.
richardson plans to return to his oniee
here the latter part Of this week.
A Garden party is to be given Thurs
dav night at the home of Mr.. and MIS-
Shirley Winfrey. The Sorosis Club Is
sponsor.
Thirty persons are to take part in the
nIav. "The Talk Of the Town.. which is
10 be given by the usher board Of Barnes
NJ. Z. church Thursday night. The Rev.
Robert E. Skelton is pastor OF the church
wallace N. Waugh. president OF the
Monday Luncheon Club. has announced
that no more meetings are to be held un-
IN Monday. Sept. 8. The Rev. NJ. w.
Clair Jr.. pastor of Simpson NJ. Z. church.
will open the fall meeting with an ad-
dress at the Walker Coffee Pot.
Anniversary to Be Observed
Mrs. MYRTLE Barker and family Of Peoria
have returned to their home. following a
visit here with Mr.. and Mrs. John South
orn. relatives. at 2l42 Eastern avenue.
Invitations have been issued for OBJ
servance Of the twentieth marriage an
niversary Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Good
win. sol West Twenty-ninth street. TO be
held Sunday from to o'clock.
Attorney p. B. Ransom. chairman Of the
citizens reception committee. which is to
entertain delegates attending the National
medical convention Aug. 20. has issued a
call for the entire committee TO meet Fri
dav noon at the Walker Coffee Pot. ONLY
one more meeting is to be held.
An appeal is made to ell employers and
employees to attend a special service at
Simpson NJ E. church Sunday morning.
when the Rev. Matthew w. Clair Jr.. is
to deliver a special message.