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The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
Citizens are Asked
To Register Now
BOOKS FOR REGISTERATTON
ARE STILL OPEN; HAVE YOU RE-
GISTERED?

A few days ago there appeared in the
editorial columns of the Meridian Star.
an editorial comment with reference
to the registration of the citizens Of
Lauderdale County. Certain comments
were also made by the circuit clerk,
Mr.. Willis M. Taylor. According to a
statement from circuit clerk Willis M.
Taylor, only about 1000 citizens of Lau-
derdale County have registered. 1t is
estimated that about 10000 citizens are
entitled to register in our county. Even
though the number of 10000 seems to
be small when compared with the large
number of inhabitants of Lauderdale
County and yet, there seems to be only
about 1000 who have taken advantage
of this opportunity.
BOOKS ARE OPEN
The books are open for all persons
eligible to register, white or black. We
think that our people should take adj
vantage of this opportunity and go up
ard register.
Even though there have been some
complaints on the part of our people
with reference to not being able to re-
eister or re-register, we would advise
that YOU go back again and again and
again until you have been successful
in Registering as citizen. The man or
woman who has no voice at the Dolls,
who cannot express him or herself by
ballot. does not get much consideration.
II is the ballot that counts. VI
course, it sould he remembered that
along with the ballot, there should be
some GOOD OLD COMMON HORSE
SENSE
STUDY THE CONSTITUTION
NV advice again to the members OF
NV race is this: read and re-read, study
and re-study the constitution OF the
State of Miss. The Mississippi law re-
o1i;ras that in order to qualify as
voter. one must be able to read the
constitution. If one is not able to read
the, constitution, he must be able to IN
te1r,ret the constitution as it IS read TO
him. In other words, one must be ahie
tn explain what is meant by certain
paragraphs and page in the constitution
a. course. it should be remembered that
there are other requirements that must
be met in order to qualify ones sell
for reqisteration. At times, we can be
DISQUALIFIED because Of some overt act
that is in violation of the laws OF our
state. Register now.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
MRS. ROSENBAUM TO SPEAK

Mrs. Isaac Rosenbaum the wife of
the president of the A. J.. Lyon Gro
cory Company, will speak at the First
Congregational Church Sunday evening.
C4up NO. / of which Mrs. Esther Hun
ter is president and the Young Peoples
club of which Miss Dorothy Harris is
pr sident will be in charge. Mrs. Ros-
enbaum will appear on the Vesper pro-
gram which begins at 6;15. Rev. M,
Williams is pastor.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
AN INTERESTING MEETING OF THE
NEGRO CIVIC LEAGUE WAS, HELD,

The meeting of the Civic League, in
it's regular semi-monthly meeting held
in the H B. A. Building, Monday night,
was one of much interest. Quite a
number of the leading citizens met in
this session with the president, DR.. l.,
F. Brooks, presiding. The secretary
being absent, after some discussion, the
Office, of the. secretary was declared
vacant. By unanimous vote, of all me-
mbers present, Mr.. James Crawford
was elected secretary and MFR. r: w.
Young was elected assistant secretary.
In short while the League had en-
tered into matters that vitality affects
the race. Many helpful remarks and
sue -estions were made by Messrs C.
T. Butler, E. F. and r. L. Young, M.
Williams, w. H. Lewis, B. w. Coates,
w. c.. Wilson, l.. F. Brooks, L. E. John
son and others. Those who constitute
the League are doing their best to put
over constructive program, for our
people. Rev. w. G. Wilson, chairman
Of the program committee is working
earnestly to present a program that
will unity our people to the extent that
tne results Will De Tar reacnlIlS.
REGISTRATION
The Rev. M. Williams again called
the Leagues attention to the fact that
it was the duty of all members of the
Civic League to register. Several
members have already registered and
others pledged themselves to do so i'm
mediately.
DR.. L. F. Brooks has spared no little
pains in his efforts to make the Lea
que an asset to the community. The
League is not an organization to create
strife and i'll will among individuals
nor between races, but it is an organiza-
ton perfected for the purpose of help
ing our people; of cementing together
the unorganized forces and to brinr a
more harmonious spirit between the
white and colored races.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
well Peters and Jay s.. Toney. CAMP

grandchildren;: the friend of Miss
Young. Mr.. Charlie Elliott; Mr.. W. c.
Baity and Mrs. Matte Perkins, the
mother of Mrs. E. f, Young, Sir,
Mrs. Edwards furnished plenty of
music, which was enjoyed by all.
Ice cream and cake were served gen.
erously.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07

At the door they will cost Is cents,
Oh boy! you should see Harlem night
club scene. Oh let nue. stop, because
can't describe it.
Miss Canary N. Wilson
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
POPULAR MERIDIANITES MOTOR
TO MEMrHIS-

Sunday morning, April End, Mr.. and
Mrs E. F. Young, Jr, with their two
children Lois and Charles, embarked
On trip to Memphis, Tennessee, ac-
companied by Mrs. Jno. Beal and, Mr.
Thomas Young,
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07
ALL CITIZENS ASKED TO REGISTER NOW
C0lored Evangelist I'm White Pull pit

total of the advancement of All the
people.
Rev.. W. H. Lewis, Rep.
Pastor, Church of God.
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07

Quartet heard every Sunday
Eastern Standard Time have
Reputation their rendition Spriuas and Negro
"Th Souheras have ecome National Broadasng Com
features In addition their Singing the
Southland Sketches Program Sunday morning they also heard
Dramatizatons of Southern Life
the N B. c. Network Sunday afternoons.
Beginning left William Ednondon, Homer Smith,
Lowell and (ANF9
The weekly echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1931-1942, 1933-04-07

Mississippi's Standard Negrs
Nswspaper Of Character, Cir
sulation and opinianA with More
tkan 900 ReadsGA
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
5000 Loot Taken From Auto

Loot valued at nearly 5000 was
stolen Friday night from the auto
mobile of John Van Zant. which
was in a garage 81 the rear OF his
home. 1899 Watson road.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
Too Much Work for G. 0. P.
Candidate May End
30-Year Reign.
BY WALKER STONE
Times staff Writer

WASHINGTON, April IA. - A
Democratic Santa Claus probably
will replace the old Republican
Santa Claus who has served the
children of the nation for the last
thirty years.
The Republican Santa Claus may
be the idol of boys and girls who
merely write Santa Claus" on their
letters and drop them in the mail
box every Christmas season, but to
the Democrats of Spencer county,
Ind, he is just another Republican
postmaster who has a job that
might as well be filled by a Demo-
crat.
The name of the Republican
Santa Claus is James F. Martin,
country storekeeper and postmaster
in the crossroads village of Santa
Claus, Ind. Into his little postoff1ce
each Yuletide season come thou
sands of Please bring HE ="
messages, scrawled by childish
hands.
Santa Claus Martin might have
kept his job for life, had he not
made two mistakes. His first mis-
take was to allow himself to get
so much publicity that the business
of his office increased to the point
where the postoff1ce department,
July l last, felt justified in advanc-
ing it from a fourth class to a
third-class postoffice.
AS fOurth-class postmaster
Martin was protected by civil serv-
ice laws. But when he became a
third-class postmaster his job au-
tomatically was removed from civil
service and subject to presidential
appointment"
Martins second mistake, so Spen-
Ger county Democrats charge, was
to become too active in Republican
politics. Not content to remain a
nonpartisan st. Nichols drawing
$1,100 a year, Democrats say, Mar
tin plugged for the Republican
ticket.
AS a result, the Democratic com
mittee for the lone precinct OF
Santa Claus has, by unanimous
action, recommended an unnamed
Democrat for Mr.. Martins job.
The final decision rests with Post
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14

Bernard Shea and the Rev. Cornell
Jus Smith.
The Rev. Patrick H. Griffin of
Chicago was in charge of services
at Holy Cross church, assisted by
the Rev. William F. Keefe.
Evening services will be held in all
Catholic churches in the city.
A number of churches will have
programs of special music and SER
mons tonight. A presentation OF
THE Terrible Meek" will be given
at the Broadway Methodist church.
The drama, which was written by
Charles Ram Kennedy, will be
enacted in the darkness.
Participating will be Mrs. j. E.
Andrews, John Black and Wayne
Shumaker. Preceding the presenta-
ton Mrs. Donald Howell, violinist,
and Mrs. Mary E. Wilnite, organist,
will give a musical program.
The quartet and vested choir of
the North M E. church will give the
cantata The Seven Last Words of
Christ" at 7:45 tonight.
Annual celebration of the Lords
Supper will be held tonight at the
Zion Evangelical church, following
a special Good Friday sermon by
the Rev. Frederick R. Daries, pas
tor.
A presentation of the last week of
Christ's life will be given tonight, in
pictures and song, at the Temple
Baptist church. Music will be fur
nished by the young peoples choir
of Merritt Place M. E. church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
LENS MAKER is
FREED TO GIVE
AID TO SCIENCE
Parole Is Granted Expert, in
Jail Many Months on
Wife'S Charqe.

b. Times Special
CHICAGO, April 14.-The needs
OF science won over the stern
dictates Of the law today and John
Z. Mellish of st. Charles. Ill, is free
on parole to use his genius in
astronomical research.
The case Of Mellish, regarded as
one of the foremost astronomical
lens makers in America, IS one of
the most unusual ever to come be-
fore Illinois courts. Held in the
Kane county jail at Geneva, H.,
most Of the time since Sept. 3, 1881
Mellish was accused on statutory
grounds by his wife and daughter
Is.
After his arrest, pleas came from
all parts of the country from
scientists, urging that he be allowed
to continue his work. They argued
that to keep him in jail would be
blow at scientific progress.
The decision to allow him to go
free, with warning that he
carried the keys to the penitentiary
in his pocket was made by pros
ecutor and judge, upon plea OF a
friend in southern California, who
offered to take the lens maker to
the coast
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14

They were also featured in one
edition of the Ziegfeld Follies. Forty
thousand dollars worth OF musical
instruments and equipment are car
ried by the band.
The role portrayed by Boles in
Child of Manhattan" is entirely
different from those he had in his
musical films. Instead OF appearing
as very young man, he is seen as
the wealthy scion of Knickerbock-
err family, a sophisticate of about
81 years, whose romance with the
beautiful, naive little taM-dancer,
Miss Carroll forms one of the most
dramatic yet fascinating love stories
to appear on the screen for many,
many months.
Supporting Miss Carroll and Boles
are Clara Blandick, Gary Owen,
Charles Jones, Tyler Brook, Nat
Pendleton and Jane Darwel.
Ed Resener and the Indiana Con-
cert orchestra present special over
ture of popular Easter melodies as
an added attraction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
CRAWFORD HITS
MINUTES STAND
ON DRY REPEAL
Not a Party Matter, Is
Claim of Speaker, Who.
Runs Against Vets.

Effort of Governor Paul V. Nc
Mutt and other Democratic party
leaders to rally the forces of De-
mocracy for repeal of the eighteenth
amendment was scored by Speaker
Earl Crawford of the house Of rep
resentatives today.
On a visit to the statehouse.
Crawford was asked concerning his
registration as a dry delegate to
the repeal convention.
The stand taken by the Governor,
that since the Democrat platform
calls for repeal it is up to all Demo-
Gratis to follow it, was opposed vio-
lently by Crawford.
The whole purpose of resubmit-
ting this matter to the states is for
a referendum on personal convictions
for or against prohibition, Craw-
ford said
1T is not party matter at all
Dry Democrats will vote dry and
wet Republicans wet.
No party platform is binding in
this convention since delegates are
not chosen on party lines. I have
a perfect right to run as a dry
delegate, and I believe we will be
in the ma jority."
Crawford is a banker at Milton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14

valcade," and include a number of
events leading up to the chaotic
condition of the present day.
Frank Lloyd, director, is reputed
to have spent more than six months
in preparation, and selected as his
players, Give Brook. Diana Wynn
yard, Beryl Mercer. Herbert Mundin,
Una O'Connor, Frank LawtOn, Irene
Browne and Merle Tottenham.
The Misses O'Connor, Browne and
Tottenham, were members Of the
Drury Lane cast of "Cavalcade"
and were brought to Hollywood to
re-enact the roles they created on
the stage, according to the Fox
office. Especially selected short sub
Jects will round out the program.
Other theaters today offer: The
White Sister" at the Palace, Cen
trail Airport at the Circle, Rome
Express" at the Ohio, buriesque at
the Colonial. They Just Had to Get
Married" at the Daisy, and The
Death Kiss and The Phantom of
CreStWoOd" at the Mecca.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
CITY OBSERVES
GOOD FRIDAY AT
SPECIAL RITES
Significance of CruCifixion
Is Emphasized at Serv-
ices in EngIiSh'S.

Significance Of the Crucihxion
was emphasized today in Good Fri
day mathematician services
held in the English theater. the
Wheeler City Rescue Mission an
the Phyllis Wheatley branch of the
Y. w. c. A.
Both downtown and neighborhood
meeting places were crowded during
the special three-hour services.
When they crucified Christ, the
meaning of the cross was changed
forever" Dr. A. E. Cory of the Dis
ciples of Christ, said at the meeting
at the English.
1T was changed from a symbol of
law to a symbol of religion; from
a symbol of sin to a symbol of SAL
vation"
DR.. Cory. in speaking of the last
words of Christ on the cross, said
that Jesus never appeared to great
er majesty.
His was the CrufiXion of man,
yet they crucified a nation. They
sacrificed a man-they gave the
world Savior" DR.. Cory said.
Stresses Seven Last Words
Christ's last words were also the
subject of the Rev. E. Anger Powell,
rector of Christ church, in his SER
mon at the church this afternoon.
THE Seven Last Words are SER
mons in themselves preached from
the pulpit of the Cross, teaching
perfectly plain and simple lessons"
Mr.. Powell said.
Man always has demanded
divine standard" the Rev. w. A.
Shullenberger, pastor of the Cen
trail Christian church, said, in the
final address at the service at the
First Baptist church.
ITO the end of the days, the Cross,
as the measuring rod of great souls,
will be carried by those who have
learned to recognize and strive for
the things that matter, and will
abide he said.
Others Are Speakers
Other speakers at the English
were DR.. George Arthur Frantz,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church, the Rev. j. G. Black. pastor
of the First Free Methodist
church; the Rev. Joseph A. Mears,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church; DR.. John G.. Benson, super
intendent of the Methodist hospital,
and the Rev. M. A. Farr, pastor of
the West Park Christian church.
The Rev. Virgil C. Brock directed
a choir representing congregations
throughout the city.
In observance of Good FRIDAY the
state house closed this afternoon.
Other employees of governmental
branches were given opportunity 10
attend Good Friday services, along
with employees of business firms
and stores. Seven hundred Indian
apolis stores closed during the three
hour period.
At 2:59 this afternoon, all street
cars and BUSES paused for one min
ute.
The Lenten services at Christ
church will be continued following
Easter for an indefinite period. ac-
cording to announcement by Mr..
Powell.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
"CAVALCADE"
OPEN AT APOLLO

"Cavalcade," Fox film adaptation
of Noel Coward's famous play, heads
the Easter week program, starting
today, at the Apollo.
"Cavalcade," as play, is said to
have run for more than a year in
the Drury Lane theater, London.
1t is reputed to have attracted more
attention than any other drama in
Great Briton in the last decade.
The picture, likewise, has attracted
sensational praise from critics wher-
ever shown, according to reports.
The story is of world events and
their effects on the home and fam
lilies in various stations of life. 1t
is the story of the MarryottS, a
middle class family consisting of
Jane and Robert, the mother. and
father; their two sons Edward and
Joe;. their servants, Bridges, the
butler; Ellen, his wife. and Fanny,
their daughter.
1t covers the period from 1909 to
the beginning of the present year,
and the story is etched against a
vivid background of historical hap
penings during that time. Numer-
Gus spectacular episodes are said to
add to the dramatic power of Ca
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
Politics Perils Job of
Santa Claus Postmaster
P0 T :
| SANTA CLAUS
= IND.

master General James A. Farley
and Representative John w. Boehne
of the Eighth Indiana congressional
district. Boehne says he will be
guided by recommendation Of Spen-
Ger county Democrats.
In the 1880 election, the Spencer
county Democrats report, Mr.. Mar
tin was particularly active in behalf
of Boehne's Republican opponent,
Representative Harry Rowbottom.
Boehne won and, incidentally, Mr..
Rowbottom later was sent to the
penitentiary, convicted of selling
postmastership appointments.
However, it must be said, Row.
bottom was not accused of selling
the Santa Claus postmastership.
When Rowbottom was in congress,
the Santa Claus poStoffice was
fourth-class, and the congressman
had nothing to do with appointment
of its postmaster.
President Hoover nominated Mar
tin for reappointment last December,
but the senate refused to confirm
any poStmastership appointments
last session.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
TWO SISTERS, BOY, a.,
HURT IN AUTO CRASH
Driver Of Other Machine Held on
Reckless Driving Count.

Two sisters and the child of one
of them were injured severely
Thursday night VIXEN an automo-
bile, driven by a third sister, was
struck by another car at Alabama
and Market streets.
The injured, all in Methodist hos
pital, are Mrs. Louise Culbertson,
926 North Riley avenue, head
bruises; her son Billy, a, fracture of
right leg and decorations, and her
sister, Mrs. Frances Holman of the
Riley avenue address, head injuries.
The third sister, Mrs. Charles
Spotter, 80, Hope, Ind, was not
hurt.
Herman Kohlman, 25, Lawrence,
driver of the other car, was arrested
on charges of reckless driving and
assault and battery. Neither he nor
Miss Mary Scheid, 20, Of 5730 East
Washington street, who was riding
with him, were injured
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
BANDITS RUN DOWN BY
POLICE IN LONG CHASE
Negroes Escape Bullets but Are
Captured; Auto Is Riddled.

Two Negro bandits emerged I'M
scathed from a volley Of police gun
fire Thursday night, but we're
captured in long chase after they
robbed motorist and his wife, and
a restaurant
Shortly after they took $25 from
the restaurant of John Link, 1877
Shelby street, the bandits held up
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cox, 1902 North
Pennsylvania street, Apt. 7, as they
sat is their car at 1910 North Me-
ridian street.
Taking ST and watch from Mr..
and Mrs. Cox, the bandits encoun-
tered Sergeant Ed Kruse and radio
patrolmen Kenneth Downs and Will
liam Marks, who gave chase. Two
shots in the air failed to halt the
bandits so police opened fire in
earnest and damned the Negroes in
to the curb near Senate and In
diana avenues.
Five bullet holes were found in
the car of the bandits, who gave the
names of Bert Mendenhall, "a, and
William Samuels, 49, both of 425
Bright street.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
Bishop Conducts Services

Bishop Joseph M. Francis of the
Episcopal area, conducted the serv-
ice in All Saints Episcopal cathedral.
Good Friday services were held
this afternoon by the Federation of
Evangelical Lutheran churches in
the Trinity Evangelical church. The
speaker was DR.. w. G. Burhop,
president of Concordia college, Ft.
Wayne
Union services for the Irvington
churches were held at the Irving
ton M. E. church, with the Rev.
Guy Carpenter. pastor of the
Methodist church; the Rev. John B.
Ferguson, pastor of the Irvington
Presbyterian church, and the Rev.
Bert R. Johnson, pastor of the
DoWney Avenue Christian church,
officiating.
Impressive tires Horae" services,
concentrating the three hours of
Christs agony on the Cross, we're
held in four Roman Catholic
churches.
The Rev. William Sullivan spoke
at st. Johns church, and the Rev.
Herman Joseph Fister of ST. Louis
spoke at Sacred Heart church, as
sisted by the Rev John Joseph
Brogger, the Rev. Ethelbert Harms,
and the Rev. Servace Ritter.
The Rev. Charles w. Webb Of
ficiated at St. Joan of Arc, assisted
by the Rev. Maurice O'Connor, the
Rev. Matthew Herold, the Rev
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
MARION HEARING Is SET
Mayor Jack Edwards, II Others, 10
Face Court April Is.
BIZ United Press

MARION, Ind, April 14-Arraign-
mentS will be held in federal court
at Ft. Wayne April 10 for eighteen
Grant county men indicted recently
on charges of liquor law violations.
All are at liberty under bond.
The defendants include Mayor
Jack Edwards Of Marion; Sheriff
Bert White of Grant county, Mayor
Ed Day of Gas City, and Elmer Ver-
onet, Gas City police chief.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
35.CENT REMEDY
ENDS RHEUMATISM:
IT'S GUARANT ED

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green, soap and other agents used in
external preparation that penetrates the
skin: toughens the sensitive flesh below
and washes out pain like magic.
Put a few drops on your feet, legs,
back arms or wherever there is sore
ness, stiffness or swelling In u min
utes your misery will be All gone. So cts.
Money back guarantee. Ask for
S K O 0 7
Sold by Hook. Haag. Walgreen and
NJ her drlICpiS sis advertisements
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
Limberger Cheese Price Rises

By Times Special
PLYMOUTH, Ind, April 14.-The
market for limburger cheese is
strong. Return of beer has boost
ed the price half cent pound and
further rise is expected. by fac
tories here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
APRIL Ia, 1893

He represents Union and Wayne
counties in the house.
He had to support his party plat
form as Speaker and sign both the
Wright bone dry" law repeal and
the beer control bill after they we're
passed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-04-14
Carroll Tops Easter Week
Movie Bill at Indiana
Noel CoWardS 'Cavacade, With Diana Wynyard in Cast
Opens Limited Engagement at Apollo Today.

headed Carroll in
the girl
on the Indiana
the after Child of Man
picture she
has he a taXdancer
billed the the World
heads