The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-06-16

preciate II.
A few weeks ago. AL Richards
took host OF performers with
him 10 the Pacific Coast, which in
cidentally made our city somewhat
short OF talent. This matter has
been taken care OF. however, as a
large number OF actors and act
resses came in over the week
end Saw Johnnie Mae Johnson.
Eddie Mae Rucker, and Edna
(Nackie Sackie) Lewis. who were
among those invading the gas
car town" last weekend.
Butterbeans and Susie "Frolics
OF 1894" now playing an engage
ncnt at the Arcade Theatre, is
rather weak as production. but
bright in spots Butterbeans and
Susie carry the burden OF the
show with the Three Shades of
Rhythm, adding few finishing
touches Poppy. the boy billed
as the Ebony Bing Crosby. looks
bad in spots. but shows up better
in the performance.
Received letter rom Marty
CThree CometsD Hopkins as [
week - lie says he is having a
= and lme. making one party af-
ter another. and sends his best re-
CARDS 10 the gang. BE good. Marty.
3nd give our regards TO Cecil and
Ernest Glad TO know you haven't
forgotten us.
Oh yes. about the contest! The
standings are Duke Ellington Cab
Galloway. Lucky Millinder, Louis
Armstrong. Jack White, Noble
Sissle, Earl Hines. Claude Hopkins
Sunshine Sammy. and Gloster
Current II your favorite Orches-
ira is not mentioned above. it
doesn't mean they are not in the
contest. There are over twenty
bands entered All you have to do
is 10 write names of your three
favoriIe bands on "a piece OF paper
or postal card and mail 10 Rollo
:. Vest 2l46 st. Antoine. Hurry
now, because the contest will
close soon In answer to my re-
quest last week for candidates for
an unofficial mayor OF Detroit,
similar to Bill Robinson, THE
Mayor of Harlem" ! received a
number Of replies. Bill (Planta-
tom Walker Jap Snecd joe Fiu-
bert J I'm Marlborough were
among The leading choices. The Ii
tir suggested Was that OF The
MAYOR OF Greater Detroit. VINO Is
YOUR choiCc2 What would YOU call
him? Let me hear rom YOU
Saw sam tllarlcm Cave) Simp-
son riding down the street thr
Other afternoon with womans
hat on Oh sammy
If Olando Robson never has
another admirer. he certainly has
one IN Agatha Plumer The lady
mentioned talks Of Robcson con
stantly.
Have YOU been to see the Mich
OILS Brothers at the Michigan?
They are one housekeeping aggre-
CATION. If there ever was one Be
lievo you me.
The latest unique form OF adj
the Dossn Pop Company. who
have couple of colored fellows.
known as the "Nu-Grape Twins"
on one OF their trucks. They sing
songs you like to hear. Sound
pretty good from the street
Margaret Watkins. splendid
entertainer, missed her first per-
Torrance at the Arcade I'm several
months. Her absence is due to-
Butterbeans and Susie's show
playing there
DO you know that:
Earl Hines. Cab Galloway, Duke
Elligntan and Lucky Milllnder are
all married
Sunshine Sammy. who worked
at the Castle Theatre while here,
Is now employed at the Grand
Terrace. Chicago.
lack Whyte's name is really
Zachariah.
Willie Mae Lane. who left town
recently for booking In Sebas-
tian's Cotton Club in Los Angeles
is the thirteenth child, born on
April 10. 1923. Her birthday this
year fell on Friday
Andrew Jacksn, OF the Three
rhythm Rockets. was named af-
ter President Andrew Jackson.
For the present Ho De Ho.