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The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

The most unusual scene in the
current George White Scandals, ac-
cording to aud ence reaction, is
that portion wherein Edgar "Pud-
din Head" Battle, playing the part
of The Piper of Harlem, aids and
abets Rudy Vallee, as Brother Sub
lime, in guiding the assembled sin
ners back to the straight and mar
row pathway of virtue and righte-
BUSINESS through the medium of his
tuneful, conscience-stirring trum-
pet playing. So marked is his musi-
cal ability that members of the
various audiences have confessed
that when the strains of Battles
torrid trumpet reached their ears
they had all they could do to re
strain themselves from leaping uI
on the stage and joining the glad
some, dancing procession that fol
lows Vallee and Battle.
A modest fellow, this Edgar Bat
ele-master of the trumpet, from
bone and saxophone and yet loathe
to talk about his musical genius.
Almost as reticent as the first Pied
Piper, who appeared from nowhere
to rid the town of it's rodent pesti-
lence, and then, just as mysterious
ly disappeared, taking with him all
the children of the town. when his
agreed iupon-fee wasn't forthcom-
ing from the naughty burgomas-
ters.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on
Oct 8, 1907, and christened Edgar
william Battle, Jr. (the nickname
Puddin' Head was acquired later in
life) he showed marked ability tC
absorb musical instruction at g
very early age. His mother anc
father, both old-time minstrel per-
formers, decided to further his
progress, and while not wealthy
people, skimped and saved in order
that Eddie might have competent
instruction on the trumpet. He
made his first public appearance al
the age of ten, playing trumpet
solo at a church sociable.
After his graduation from public
and high school, he matriculated al
Morris Brown University where he
formed his own orchestra to play
at the various collegiate functions
So popular did his music become
and so numerous his bookings, that
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

A drama by c. l.. r. James on
the rebellion of San Domingo slav-
es at the end of the 18th century,
the play held the attention of an
appreciative audience despite a
certain unevenness of writing and
production and Robson received
a huge ovation after the final cur
tain. The famous singer and actor
far outshone the large cast re-
cruited from both races.
The play may be seen again If
Robesons anticipated Negro re-
pertory theatre in London becomes
a reality. He declared he wants
particularly Negro plays by Negro
playwrights as previously such
drama has been written almost ex-
clusively by whites.
Robson managed to find a spot
for "Toussaint LOuverture" with
difficulty along toward the end of
a very successful concert tour OF
the British Isles begun immediate
ly following his return from Hol-
lywood where he made "Showboat
He is soon to appear in British
film named "Song of Freedom"
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

nique. There seems to be a miss
ing link somewhere The show has
a very good idea but it lacks the
correct presentation. Not only is
this idea held by me alone, but by
the patrons that have been in the
habit Of attending the first night
performances, and from the
amount of enthusiasm they showed
to the numbers presented.
At this writing the Miss Sepia
Detroit Contest has eighteen Off
cial entries and the authorized re-
presentatives have many more on
file. Mary Brown, Black Cat Choir
inc, celebrated her birthday Sum
day and was shown very mellow
time at the Club Plantation and
the Frogs Club. Virginia Moore,
former Black Cat chlorine Is now
working at the Tuxedo. Club. Peg
gy Joyce is at the Cedar Gardens
In Cleveland, Dick Montgomery
celebrated his birthday Wednesday
March 25. Jimmy Hall, who for
merly had the Band at the Black
Cat, is now at Harry's New York
Bar in Chicago.
Herbies Black Cat has stolen
march on the other Paradise VAL
ley Cafes, with their latest revue,
which held its premier, Friday
last. From the standpoint of pro-
duction, customers and presenta-
tions it probably excells all other
cafe revues.
The performance of Harvey and
Ethel excels all that this city has
produced in recent years in the
way of tap dancing. 1t is my opin-
ion that they are one of the great
est rhythmic boy and girl dance
teams in the country.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28
SPORTS
SCRIBLINGS
(by w. T. Patrick, Jr.)

Miller Highs basketeers closed
their season in defeat at the hands
of a rejuvenated Western High
last Saturday on the Naval Armory
court.
The Trojan lads, with their at
tack slowed down to snail's pace,
did not seem to have been able to
get going for any reasonable length
or time in the game. They were
probably discouraged by their 30
2S defeat at the hands of North
western the previous Saturday, that
eliminated them from the finals of
the city championship tourney.
The Colts went on to vanquish
Southeastern for the coveted title.
Owens Returns
All were glad TO hear that
Jesse owens has returned to the
cinder paths after a three months
layoff. He made his return in
masterful fashion last week in the
Butler Relays, in which he captur-
ed three events; the broad jump,
the 60 yard dash, and the 60 yard
low hurdles.
During his absence, two white
lads have risen on the indoor
tracks to challenge the supremacy
of the Negro in the short sprints,
Siegal in The East and Grieve in
the midwest. The latter recently
negotiated the 60 yard dash in 6.1
seconds on an indoor dirt track es-
tablishing an unofficial world re-
cord.
Siegal, in his second year as a
noted runner, has gained the deci-
sion in the majority of his duals
with Eulace Peacock, conqueror of
Owens last summer. The logical
reason for the Temple Aces set
backs seems is due to the fact that
he seems to be burnt out"
The bestacled sprinter, at the
close of the 1885 collegiate outdoor
campaign, went abroad with a Sc
lect group of thin clads on a none
too successful invasion of Europe.
He was constantly in action while
across the great pond. He has
been flying across the boards all
winter with little or no rest.
His system has been continually
exerted to the utmost effort I'D as
probable result his eneby IS.
gone. =
Such a layoff as that given Owens
may aid in putting him in shape
for the coming Olympic Games.
However, with the return of
Owens and the presence Of Met
calfe, Ben Johnson, and Peacock,
we look forward to one of this
group to lead the procession down
the field to the tape and retain
their superiority in the sprints.
By the way, if these four were
combined into a relay, boy!
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

The Elliottorian Business Wo-
mems Club gave a very mellow
Cabaret Party at the Frogs Club,
last Friday, with every one enjoy
ing themselves to the highest. Eu-
nice Wilson, popular entertainer
sang one of the current song hits
and topped it off by "truckin' on
down." In song and dance num-
ber that had some of the ladies
blushing and men stretching their
necks, Louise Walker just about
broke it up.
From a very reliable source
comes the rumor that Jimmy
Raschel and Band will be sporting
new uniforms and a new bus, by
Easter. Joe Sanford has moved
from the heart of Paradise Valley
adams Ave) and is now living on
Medbury street. The -Four Fugi-
tives," who closed at Herbies Black
Cat, Thursday, after an eight
weeks engagement, were guest ar
lists on the Negro Variety Hour
Suuudy.
With a one dollar minimum
charge, a mellow swing band,
grand floor show (produced by
Margaret Watkins) and a genial
air of hospitality, the Chocolate
Bar at 632 Livingstone, has again
taken its place as one of the most
popular redezvous for the diver
sion seekers of Detroit. Since their
new management they have been
catering to large crowds, of both
races. They boast such talent as
Puts Quinn, Margaret Watkins,
Henry (Habit) Matthews, Adele
Metcalf and Essie McLinn, with
Dave Wilbourn acting as Master
of Ceremonies.
In the latest offering Of Planta-
ton Parade, which held its premier !
Friday last, George McClennon
seems to be losing some of his tech |.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

after two-and-a-half years of col
his scholastic activities to devote
more time to his musical career.
To further his ambitions he enroll
ed at the Orpheus Conservatory of
Music, where he studied harmony.
composition and counterpart dur
ing the morning hours, while the
remainder of the day was devoted
to band rehearsals for the various
evening functions.
After completion of his conser
vatory course the opportunity to
join forces with a minstrel show
touring the Orpheum circuit pre-
sented itself, and Battle disbanded
his orchestra to tread the boards
with the travelling troupe. Included
in his minstrel career was one year
with the Happy Black Aces and a
similar perod with the then-popu-
lar II Clouds of Joy, well-known
colored contingent devoted to the
art of minstrelsy.
BY now his fame as trumpet,
trombone and saxophone player
had spread and he received an offer
from Blanche Galloway, sister of
the famous Cab Galloway, to be-
come a feature member of her or
chestra, then playing the RKO cir
cult. After two seasons with the
unit, he switched to Willy Bryant's
Orchestra as first trumpeter, also
doubling on the trombone and
saxophone. While with this group,
he did much broadcasting via the
NBC network, and made many mo-
ton picture shorts wherein he was
given ample opportunities to dis
play his ability as a soloist.
! He remained with Bryant until a
short while ago, when Ben Ames,
talent scout for the Irving Mills
office. submitted him to George
White, then casting for his Scand-
ais. White made him a lucrative
offer to take the part of the Pied
Piper Of Harlem in the above men
toned skit, opposite Rudy Vallee,
star OF the show. How we'll his work
has been received can be better
appreciated when mention is made
OF the fact that White recently tore
up Battles short-term contract and
rendered him a new one calling for
a full -of-the-show.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28
SUND WN ON
PARADISE VALLEY
By William P. Anderson

Alice Whitman and Princess Wee Vice. closed at the
Club Plantation last Thursday and left Paradise Valley
Immediately for Cleveland aYd the Elite Club Jimmy
Spoons) Allen and Jim Simmons in the spots left
cant by those two. Judging from the floating
around the party Margaret Watkins threw last Friday
'yawning" must have been killer, Lorenzo Robinson
feels like feather in the breeze that he is wearing
top-hat and tails in the new Plantation show.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28
LEGAL NOTICES
NO. 223S4S
STATE OF MICHIGAN,

So.
County of Wayne,
At a session of the Probate Court
for said County Of Wayne, held at
the Probate Court Room in the
City of Detroit, on the twenty
seventh day of February In the
year one Thousand nine hundred
and thirty six. Present Joseph A..
Murphy, Judge Of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
Jessie Palmer Remson, minor. On
reading and filing the petition OF
Jessie Palmer Remson praying
that Otis Palmer be appointed
guardian of said Jessie Palmer
Remson, a minor.
1t is ordered, That the seventh
day Of April, next at ten o'clock In
the forenoon at said Court Room
be appointed for hearing said pet-
tion.
And It is further Ordered, That
copy of this order be published
'hree successive weeks previous to
said time of hearing, in the Detroit
Tribune a newspaper printed and
circulating in said County of
Wayne and be personally served
fourteen days previous to said time
Of hearing upon Otis Palmer, Rob
ert Remson, Leila Palmer and by
registered mail on Chas Lyons
and Matte Lyons.
JOSEPH A. MURPHY
Judge Of Probate
"a true copy
EDWARD r. HARRIS
nanufv prohata n eQiater
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County of Wayne,

At a session of the Probate
Court for said County Of Wayne,
held at the Probate Court Room
in the city of Detroit, on the ninth
day of March in the year one
thousand nine hundred and thirty
six. Present Edward Command,
Judge Of Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Luke Patterson. deceased. On
reading the petition of Hattie Pat
terson praying that administration
of said estate be granted to her
self or some other person.
1t is ordered, That the four
teenth day Of April, next at ten
o'clock in the forenoon at said
Court Room be appointed for
hearing said petition.
And it is further Ordered, That
copy of this order be published
three successive weeks previous
to said time of hearing, in the
Detroit Tribune a newspaper
printed and circulating in said
County of Wayne.
EDWARD COMMAND
Judge Of Probate
"a true copy
DON d. CULLEN
Deputy Probate Register.
3-21-4-4
Street.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

County of Wayne,


At a session of the Probate Court
for said County of Wayne, held at
the Probate Court Room in the City
of Detroit, on the nineteenth day
of March in the year one thousand
nine hundred and thirty six. Pre-
sent Thomas c. Murphy, Judge of
Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of
Harry German, deceased.
The petition of Solevia German
having been heretofore filed in this
Court praying that administration
of said estate be granted to Martha
Myrick or some other suitable per-
son.
1t is ordered, That the twenty
eighth day of April, next at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon at said
Court Room be appointed for hear
ing said petition.
And it is further Ordered, That
a copy of this order be published
three successive weeks previous to
said time of hearing, in the Tri-
bune-Independent, newspaper
printed and circulating in said
County Of Wayne.
THOMAS c. MURPHY
Judge of Probate
"a true copy
FRANCIS MAHON
Deputy Probate Register
3-2S-4-11
o.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28
3-14-3-28
No. 22JO8S


STATE OF MICHIGAN
County of Wayne
In the matter of the Estate OF
Mary e. Christmas, deceased.
We, the undersigned, having
been appointed by the Probate
Court for the County Of Wayne,
State of Michigan, Commission
ers to receive, examine and ad-
Just all claims and demands OF
all persons against said deceased
do hereby give notice that we will
meet at GIL Gratiot Ave., De-
troit, in said County, on Monday
the 9th day OF April A. d. 1885
and on Saturday, the 9th day OF
June A. d. 1886, at 1000 o'clock
A. M. of each Of said days, for the
purpose OF examining and allowing
said claims, and that four months
from the 9th day Of February
A. d. 1886, we're allowed by said
Court for creditors to present
their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated February 27th, 1895.
Joseph A. Creeigan
Judson Powell
Commissioners.
Publish In Tribune Independent
Serve on Harold E. Bledsol
Administrator
911 Gratiot Ave.
3-14 3-28
No. 22i331
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

Bring your watch TO us for re-
pairs and save ". We specialize on
BulOva, Elgins, HamiltOns, How
ards, Walthans, Gruens, and all
Swiss Watches. Sears Watch Re-
pair Service, 1904 st. Antoine.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28
FAMOUS STAR is SCHEDULED
TO APPEAR in BRITISH FILM
NAMED "SONG OF FREEDOM

London-Finding time to sandwich in appearance
the title role of Toussaint Ouverture first play by
young West Indian Negro Paul Robson added to his
laures last Sunday night The production sponsored
by the State Society of London.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28
SPECIAL NOTICE

We do not incorporate in club
news and other social items, cards
of thanks, as cards Of thanks are
forms of advertisement which
must be paid for.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

Subscribe to the Tribune, Mich
igan's outstanding Negro weekly.
Price one dollar for six months.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

Atty. Herbert It. Dudley,
1856 Russell St
NO. 224629
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

1t is wise to Advertise in the
Columns of the Detroit Tribune.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

1t is wise to Advertise in the
Columns Of the Detroit Tribune.
The Detroit tribune., 1936-03-28

Cheerio Chappies! At last l can
write a column that every body in
town will be glad to read. The
younger set have been expecting
the Election for the last three
weeks, consequently l have been
flooded with urgent requests for
the immediate publication of "The
ck-Election of 1886"
Taking all things into considera-
ton, and after several weeks con-
centration, | trust my own ideas
run narallnl To Nrnl1r nWn-
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-17
TO START WORK ON
PARSONAGE SHORTLY

Work is to be started in the next
few weeks on the erection of a new
parsonage by the First Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, here. Plans
for the residence, which have been in
the process of preparation for several
months. are about completed and have
been approved by the church commit
tee in charge.
The parsonage is to be located on
the vacant lot between the church and
the teacherage on Church street, and
will he of stone construction, match
ing the church edifice. Provision for
the financing of the project has been
made by the congregation, and it will
cost around $4,000, it is understood.
The old parsonage on on Church
street, opposite the site of the new one
was. recently sold, but the pastor will
continue to occupy it until the new
building is ready for him to move in,
probably some time in December or
early in the new year.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-17
WPA FUND TO AID
PLAYGROUND WORK
Recreation Program at
Schools To Be Continued
Indefinitely

playground work at four Henderson
schools, carried on during the past
seven weeks through local financing,
IS TO be continued for an indefinite
period through allotment of funds by
the State WPA offices in Raleigh, it
was learned today. 1t was not stated
exactly how much money had been
made available for the enterprise.
Glasses for playground work have
been carried on daily at West End
ana Central schools in the city proper
and at the North and South Hender-
son schools. 1t was said that the work
has been so effective as to attract the
attention of the WPA authorities,
who had offered to finance the ex-
tension of the work.
More definite announcement of the
forthcoming program is looked for in
a few days.
The program as now being carried
out was projected on an eight-weeks
basis. The current week is the last
CT those eight weeks. But the Federal
allotment of funds will make it pos
slble to continue, it was said.
Attendance at the Fairgrounds has
been around 80 or more daily from
week to week, according to reports
that have been given. The enrolment
was between 300 and 400 most of the
time.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-17
BIDS ASKED FOR ON
TOWNSVILLE ROAD
Indications Are Work VIII
Start at Early Date
in County

Bids for the construction of the
Townsville highway have been called
for by the State Highway Commits
sion, returnable the latter part of this
month, it was learned today from
county authorities.
This is taken to mean that the high
way is to be built at an early date,
possibly before the bad weather of
the winter sets in at it's worst The
highway runs a distance of some II
miles from the Henderson city limits
to Townsville, in the northern part of
the county, going through the Will
liamsboro community about half way
The highway commission approved
the Townsville road project for paw
ing some months ago, but was forced
to await conditions that were favor
able to the work. No indication of
the probable cost of the work has
been given. The paving will be tar
and gravel construction, similar to
that on the road from Henderson to
Louisburg by way of Epson.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-17
MADREN breaches
AT UNION SERVICES
Five Churches Cooperate in
Joint Meeting at M. E.
Church at Night

Rev. S. E. Madren, pastor Of A..
Congregational Christian cbrron
preached at the union services If f;.I
city churches Sunday evening i, tEe
First M. E. church. 1t was fbo firae
of the services at which bo has
preached, due to conflicts Or los 20.
changes with other ministers
1t was the seventh of the soriou -
Sunday evening union services arrana
ed by the five churches for univ as
August. There will be two others ~
the remaining Sunday evenings ~
August.
Lass nights services were featured
with several anthems by the cboir
of the hest church. The invocation ~
the service was by Rev. A. S, Hall
pastor of the First Baptist chnroh
and the benediction was by Rev. / p
Medlin, pastor of the Methodist pro
teStant church. Rev. r. E. Rrou,n
pastor of the host church, presided At
the services.
The congregation was representa-
tive of all the participating conora-
cations.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-17
35-2ODrive
For Market
IsOverTop
Commit
tee To Meet To-
night To Outline
Budget for the Year

The campaign for funds for the pro-
motion of the Henderson tobacco and
cotton markets has gone "Over the
top" with success it was stated today
by r. G.. Harrison, chairman of the
finance committee and treasurer of
the Henderson 1920 Club, which is
sponsoring the movement
Tho tobacco interests of the COM
munity had challenged the business
people to match dollar for dollar all
money raised up to $1,000, which
would make $1,000 available for the
promotion work. The solicitors have
already reported in excess of $1,700
and a mum er of concerns have not
as vet been heard from. Indications
now are that a total of some $4,000
will be available for the coming sea-
son. which is more than $500 in ex-
cess Of the amount that was expended
for the 1885 selling season here.
A meeting Of the executive commit
tee of the club has been called for
tonight to outline a budget for SPEND
ing the money in a manner to get the
best results. 1t is expected that an adj
vertising committee will be named to
be charged with administering the
fund directly.
j. w. Jenkins is president of the
1920 club, with w. B. Daniel, Jr, vice
president, M. l.. Finch, secretary and
r. G. Harrison treasurer These Of
ficers, together with several other
business men constitute the executive
committee
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-08-17
REV. |. R. MEDL|N
TOLEAvE Church
To Be School Principal In
Gastonia; breaches I'm
til Conference

Rev. L. r. Medlin, who has been
pastor of the First Methodist Pro-
testant church here for the past two
years, will give up his pastoral duties
at the coming annual conference Of
the denomination in the State, and
will return to the public schools as
a teacher. He laid his plans before
the congregation at a conference fol-
lowing the morning service, and an
arrangement was made whereby ser
vices each Sunday morning will be
conducted by Mr.. Medlin until con-
ference.
The annual conference meets in
Albemarle the first week in Novem-
per.
Mr. Medlin has accepted election as
principal of an elementary graded
school in Gastonia, and will begin his
duties there September 1. He will re-
turn to Henderson each Sunday from
then until the conference in Novem-
Der, SO as to provide the local church
with services each Sabbath.
In returning to administrative
school work, Mr.. Medlin will not, it is
understood, do so with the idea of
leaving the ministry permanently.
Just how long he will be with the
schools, however, he does not know.
Retirement of Mr.. Medlin at the
coming annual conference means that
a new pastor must be found for the
local church, and the conference will
supply that vacancy. An appointment
will be made by the transfer of a
preacher from some other work to the
Henderson church, which is one OF
the leaders in the Methodist Prores-
tant denomination in the State.
During his stay here, Mr.. Medlir
has made a host of acquaintance in
the city, outside as well as in his con
gregation, and numerous expressions
of regret at his departure have beer
heard.