The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-18
NEGRO SWING
| To DEMOCRAT
I SIDE FORECAST
UpheaVa | Is Expected in
C0Iored Ranks at
May Primary.

AbNHlg-
Significance is attached to the
fact that in 1928 a large number
Of Negro voters voted the Demo-
cratic ticket in support of Louis
Ludlow for congress, many of whom
previously never had voted for a
Democratic candidate.
According to opinions Of the "po-
li.ically WISE" the work Of Con-
gresham Ludlow at Washington,
since his election, has been watched
very closely by his supporters here
A Ludlow for Congress Club"
has been organized at 2441 North
western avenue with Robert Ober-
ton in charge.
Another vote-getttng factor that
1resages a heavy swing to the Demo-
cratic party in May is the grow
ng popularity Of Attorney Henry
+. Richardson, Jr., candidate for
tate representative on the Demo-
cratic ticket. Richardson's candi-
dacy is boosted in all circles of the
Negro group.
Gives Ills flattOTm
Richardson's popularity has been
aharply accentuated following an
nouncement of his platform, which
proposes remedial legislation for
conduct of public institutions. bet
fer opportunities for the working
man and free school books to pub
II school children
Richardson is widely known in legal.
aternal. civil and religious circles here
I'd Is making an active fight for the
omination. He is supported by the Young
'smocratic Protective Club. OF which he
president.
The Resurrection in our Street, is
be the Easter Sunday morning medi-
4ton OF the Rev. NJ. w. Clair Jr.. pastor
Z Simpson NJ. E. church. Baptismal rites
$50 will be observed at the morning serv-
ce.
Annual testimonial services in honor of
Il. and Mrs. Clair will be a feature of
re evening service.
This service was instituted a number Of
ears ago at the church and will be di-
ected Sunday night by the founder and
eader. Mrs. Sarah Hill. widow of Attor-
aey James v. Hill. first trustee Of the
hurch.
Members to Give Program
Program for this service to be made I'D
NJ talent from the church membership.
Zach organization OF group representatives
i'll be given special pews in the audi
orium.
z Expressions are to heard from leaders
of each unit in tribute to the pastor and
rife. who are scheduled to leave the fol-
owing day for the annual conferences of
he church to be held next week in De-
tToit. led BY Bishop NJ. W. Clair ST.. pre-
siding bishop Of the district
Mr.. Clair was transferred to the church
mere last year to complete the unexpired
-erm OF the Rev E. A. White. now In
Chicago.
Report has been received here Of sui
eide of the Rev. S. D. Davis. last
saturday at headquarters of the A. U. M.
and d. Of A, at st. Louis.
Mr.. Davis formerly was pastor OF the
Jones Tabernacle church here and was also
an active officer of his church at the time
Of his death.
Easter Services Set
Easter and pre-conference services IS the
schedule announced by the Rev. Robert
(. SHELTON. pastor Of Barnes NJ. E. church.
Nice and Twenty-sixth streets.
II Christ Be Not Risen From the Dead.
We Are Yet in Our Sins" is the Easter
sunday morning subject. At night THE
Scarlet Thread" is scheduled. Easter mu-
SIC specialties will feature both services.
Fare Welr' will be the sermon theme
IN connection with the annual report of
The pastor at the Monday night service.
message Of thanks has been received
from Mr.. Shelton for space given his
church announcements in this column
Jones Tabernacle A. NJ. E. Zion church.
az which the Rev. S. @. Spottswood is pas
TOR. Will observe the following schedule
Tor Sunday services: Sunrise communion
NJ $50. church school at $50, with Will
liam Hall in charge: the pastor will
preach at the forenoon hour. using for his
uhiect. The RecreRted Dead" Music
VIII be given BY the choir. the Jones quar-
ct. and Mrs. jeanette Jackson.
Life Eternal" pageant. is to be pre-
sented by the choir at the evening serv-
zee. Mrs. Mary More Stroud is director.
Sermon Theme Announced
The Glorious Easter Message" is the
sermon theme q the Rev. Charles Sumner
Williams. pastor Of the Institutional A. NJ
3. church. Sunday morning at Trinity
Hall. Twenty-frst street and Boulevard
place. C. E. Hicks will be in charge of
The musical program.
Holy Eucharist will be observed at 7:so
sunday morning at st. Philips Episcopal
church. Father NJ. Mitchell will be in
charge.
At II o'clock choral Eucharist will be
celebrated. THE Value of the Resurrec-
lion" is to be the sermon theme Of Father
Mitchell.
The sacrament OF confirmation. with
sermon by the Right Rev Joseph NJ
Francis. bishop Of the diocese. will be
held at O'Clock.
Sundays program at Allen Chapel A.
u. E. church will open with sunrise
prayer meeting. followed by an Easter
breakfast served in the church. At $50
rhe church school will present a program
The pastor, the Rev. A. j. Irvine, will
Use for the forenoon sermon subject. The
Power and Importance OF Voice. Bap-
tismal services will be held at 8. Special
services viii be conducted st $50 BY the
=. c. z. League.
Bishop a. J. Carey OF Chicago of the
fourth Episcopal district will speak. The
choir will furnish special music
Program Is Given Out
The Rev. R. H. Hachley. pastor Of St.
John A. 81. E. church, announces the
following schedule for Easter services
Sunday: Program by the Sunday school at
$50; sermon at II o'clock. by Mrs. Anna
Thompson of Chicago. noted evangelist.
sermon theme. The Foresaken Christ
Communion and baptiSmal rites will be
celebrated at this service.
Excerpts from the morning sermon viii
be discussed IN open forum at the A. c.