The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-11-04

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Center, Sunday October 80, ait four
ls. ~. Il group of persons met on
the ninth of October and each ex-
pressed the idea that an organiza-
tiJn was needed IN Lima % protect
the economic and social interest OF
the Negro. MIR. William Young vas
elected temporary chairman Of this
group end Miss Marguerite Laws,
temporary secretary. A Csnstitu ion
Committee wa appointed by the
temporary chairman. This commit.
tee was headed by Mrs. Bertha Pat
tefson. This commi tee he's met and
constructed constitution which
will b. read at the meeting on Sum
dav October so, at which time the
members of the group are expected
to express their feelings on certain
phases of the constitution. It is the
hope Of Mr.. Young that every resi-
dent Of Lima who is interested II
4he advancement Of the Negro at
tend the meeting on Sunday.
Much interest has been created
in the music classes offered at the
Bradfield Center. There are many
people taking advantage of The
classes in Vocal and Instrumental
music. Mr.. Sinms, who has charg
OF the vocal music has expressed
that he will have a rare treat IN
music for the citizens Of Lima. he
is in the process now of organizing
an all male chorus. The practices
are held, for this four times q
month, the second and fourth Mon
dav and Wednesday. Mr. Charlie
from active duty on the Police De
f. Hamilton, who recently retired
partment, after serving twenty-five
years, was elected president Of this
chorus at meeting early IN Octos
ber. Under his leadership we car
agree with MIR. Simms that Lima
will have treat in store when the
Bradfeld Center Chorus appears.
Mr.. Thomas Page who has charge
of instrumental music expressed the
idea that he also has something IN
store for citizens Of Lima. His planf
to organize Little Symphony
Orehestra. This should go over
fine, knowing that we have 50 many
men here who played in the bane
some years ago.
The Center has begun its classet
for small children on Saturday aft
efaoons from Two until five p. m
g.ll be supervised BY Mis-
and Miss Befmee Wat
of them have bee
a.uaying this summer and hay
some new designs and new feature
10 offer ia the field Of handicraft
Miss King is also down to the Re
cfea ion Center on South Mai
Street where she will have classe
for children under eighteen, fron
four to six Oh Friday afternoons
She iii also regiving the Old quiltini
party days. Much quilting materia
has been secured II II expeete
that a number II people will fin
interest in auilt-malsing.
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Mrs. Frank Bell will have classe
in knitting and crocheting held t
the convenience of those who woul
like the course, although she prefer
they Be held III the afternoon. Sh
is fully competent to teach knittinl
and croeheting.
The Bradfeld Center this year j
placing basketball team IN tn
City League. 1t is not deflnitel,
known what night the team vi
play. II will be entered in tn
Major League which will play on
night week at South High School
besides the Center will try fror
time to time to bring visiting team
into the city from points near Lima
The members Of the Bradfeld Cen
ter team are as follows: Rober
Barley Charles Stewart, Booke
Henderson, Jerry Brown, Fred Ban
nett. Esker Brown, Arthur Lawson
Wilbur Dillingham;, Dennis Hendei
son. and Jay Lowell With thi
lineup the team should do fo
basketball what it did in sottbai
Esker Brown is manager and coaci
The center has developed paske
hall league. The teams entered are
Floyd Roddy's Bull Dogs, Ernes
Cotman's Tigers, Elenaor Morri
Lions. John Andrews Cats and 81
Jacksons Bomhers. They will 6
two rounds. The winner will play
road games TO complete the seaso'
These activities are carried on 2
Mr.. George Carpenter, Mr..
Brown. and Mrs. King. There WI
be volley ball, checkers, hit-pl.
ping pong, and other leagues y,
start later this winter Bradfle
Center has formed q City basketbs
team to play on the road. The tee
Il working under the supervision