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Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-23

The parties are in sharp disagree
ment as to the purport and effect Of
the two resolutions OF the High Point
power commission. The city contends
that they made material changes in
the undertaking and brought 1t into
conformity with the Supreme court
ruling. The power company contends
that it made no material change and
that the board Of power commission
erS had no authority under the act
creating il to make any material
change.
Briefly, Duke maintains that the
city proposes to issue the same bonds
for the construction of the same
plant and system which was enioin-
ed by the Supreme court and that
the resolution which purports 10
take bonds out of revenue act pro-
bonds out of the revenue act pro-
visions for Il certificate of convent
ence and necessity does nothing but
reState the contentious which the ST.
prcme court rejected.
The other resolution rccited de-
cisiOn of the Supreme court that the
city had no authority To accept ii
Federal license and provided that
the city shall not be bound by its
Terms.
The parties are in sharp Disagree
ment over the effect of this reSOlu
ton, too. The city contends it re-
leases the plant, if constructed from
all federal control and author ity. The
Duke company contends that the
resolution does not and cannot have
the effect OF repeating a finding of
the Federal Power Commission that
the project would affect the inter-
eSts Of interstate and foreign COM
mercC.
The Duke side maintains. also. that
an action Of the Federal pOWC! Com
mission resembling lis license 20 the
City of High Point does not meet this
objection. Unless and until the pow
CT commission makes Il finding OF
order that the YadEjn is net navi9-
able and that it (the colnmiSSiOn)
has no jurisdiction, the Duke atlDr-
neyS argue, construction by the city
would be subject to the Federal rules
and regulations. Mere revocation OF
the license, it is strongly Cuntcndcd,
does not change the findings of fact
that the project affects interstate and
iOrcign commerce.
In the Yadkin county case, the
intervening plaintiffs contend that
the county had no authority TO sell
and convey lands upon which arc
located roads and bridges which con
stitute a part Of the highway sys-
TEN.
They also contend that the county
cannot materially change the loca-
ton of highways - something i;
would have to do in the event the
rightS-of-Way are conveyed
to the city Of High Point for con-
struction Of the power project.
Watching from the sidclincs, ready
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-23
Cokesbury News
BY MRS. ERNEST GILL.

Mrs John Burroughs showed her
wonderful talent again Friday night,
when she had charge Of the Junior
and Senior play which was given
in the form Of d Negro Minstrel at
AyCUCk SCnUO..
THIS play was full two hours long,
and was spjccd with humor and Wit
throughout. The characters were
we'll chosen, and acted their parts
we'll before 4 large and apprecIatiEc
audience.
Everybody that didn't see this play
lust missed Il real treat.
/ Friends will regret to learn that
+ Mrs. J. II. Keller is still in Duke
/ hospital in Durham, but we hope she
| will be able to come home soon,
very much improved.
/ Miss Elizabeth Workman from
/ Garner spent last weekend here as
! the guest Of Miss Ruby Green Harris
Miss jamie Gill spent Tuesday
night with her class mate, Miss Re-
becca Murphy, and they together
attended the class party given at the
home OF Fred Frazier near EPSON
Thomas TunstaIl. Of AhoSkIe re-
Gently visited his sister, Mrs. Milton
Stainback. ,
We are very glad to report ina
Mrs. Willie Fleming is improving
very rapidly She is able to go ou'
some now. and is gaining IN oot'
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-23
Miss Finch Hostess
To Church Group

Miss Josephine Thurston'S Sunday
school class of the First Methodist
church met recently at the home of
Miss Hazel Finch, on Belle street.
is Finch presided over the meet
rs.
The GLOWING officers were elected:
Evelyn Payne, PRESIDENT Minerva
fulkner, vice president: Eliza Boyd.
secretary; Hazel Finch, treasurer
Pauline Reavis, pianist; and Virginia
White, press reporter.
After the transaction of business,
the following Thanksgiving program
was rendered: Song, America the
Beautiful" class; Scripture reading,
Psalm 100, Jacquclyn Mcdonald;
prayer, Miss Thurston; story, ~
Turkey for the StufIing Pauline
Reavis: poem, Thanksgiving Day
Prayer" Evelyn Payne: song, Come,
Ye Thankful People Come" class.
The members of the class were en-
tertaincd with d Thanksgiving con-
Test which was conducted by Virginia
White. The prize was won by Eliza
Boyd.
The guests were invited into the
dining room where the hostess, as
sisted by her mother, served delicious
refreshments suggeStlce Of the
thanksgiving season.
AT the conclusion Of the social hour
the members of the class prepared
the basket Of food which will be Civ
en- to need family at Thanksgiving.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-23
SOCIETY NEWS

strength and weight.
The CokeSbury Home Demonstra-
ton Club met with Mrs. Turner
Stalnback Wednesday afternoon at
two O'Clock with a large number of
members and several visitors present
for the meeting.
After an interesting program was
rendered jolly social half hour was
enjoyed, during which time the hos
tess assisted by her daughter Rosea-
leigh served delicious home made
candy, grapes and bananas to her
guests.
We are very glad to report that
Mrs. Jennie Breedlove is getting
along very nicely at Maria Parham
hospital, after undergoing an opera
ton for tumor there last Tuesday
Wishing you all pleasant Thanks
giving.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-23
High Point Power
Battle Is Renewed
Continued From rage 0ne'

modification in lower court: and this
cause is to be argued on appeal in
consolidation, probably. with the
other action which is technically
termed McGuin VS. City of High
Point, although McGumn has passed
completely out Of the picture.
To meet the restraints Of the Su-
preme court decision last spring the
board OF power commissioners Of the
City of High Point adopted two res
buttons. On the basis Of these res
olutions the city filed Il motion lOT
modification Of the final judgment
ana decree Of Injunction
1t won that modification in SUI
perior court, and it is this modifying
action which now is 10 be reviewed
on appeal.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-23
GIRL SCOUT NEWS.

The Girl Scout troop No. , met
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. T. B. Rose. il. During Il short
business session they discussed pre-
pairing Of 4 Thanksgiving basket for
Il needy family. Then dues were COL
lecteG
Mrs. Bert Moore instructed the
troop in soap carving.
Mary Ann Johnson, Scribe.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-11-23
Meeting

nc First Bup-
... Monday night
.N C:.u.cG.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Bang! At Blue
Monday Party

Amid much pomp and ceremony
and a very gay crowd of nightlifers.
Grimes and Creme. internationally
known entertainers, direct from Ed
Sebastin's otton Club in Los Ange-
les. California, headlined one OF the
biggest double feature combinations
OF the year at the Blue Birds Blue
Monday Cocktail hour. Grimes and
Creme have been heralded through
out the World as one of the fore
most dancing teams.
Celebrities from practically every
night club in town were among
those who joined in the festivities.
Other entertainment for the eve
ming was provided by Harold Tens
Icy, versatile dancer ard Kitty Lee,
charming sister Of Ella Lee, who
danced and sang very we'll.
Mr. Henry Black, who is now en-
tering his third year as manager of
the Blue Bird Inn, was lauded by
his many trends who witnessed
the entertaining show.
Nightlifers are urged to watch
this paper for announcements con-
corning the Homecoming party for
Teddy Wilson and his orchestra
Monday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

AS a personality, Teddy Wilson,
Detroits own, who brings his great
orchestra to Graystone on Monday,
February 26. through arrangements
with Music Corporation of America,
is ! quiet, but very enthusiastic
person.
His piano style has all the lite
traits and tricks that characterizes
other pianists, but his technical re-
sources are so nearly limitless that
he is not in any way confined to any
one trick or style.
Occasionally, but not too often,
you will find Teddy playing the
chromatic runs of Art Tatum, the
eight in a bar blues OF Joe Sullivan;
the top of the keyboard octaves of
Garland Wilson, but basically his
right hand style is simple, single
note technique which stresses speed.
1t battles merely because Of the
rapidity of thought that transfers
from his brain to his fingers.
He incorporates all Of the best
points of the other stars, added to
his own cultivated musicianship-
he is a fast reader, writes arrange
ments, and practices continually
makes for a combination that is
rare among the music front.
Teddy Wilson features Jean Ed
ridge on the vocals.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
HOrsemen
Has Great Show

Joe Louis, the worlds heavy
weight boxing champion and five
other outstanding show features
consisting OF BLACK Beauty" The
Bronze Bullitts," Little Betty
Booth" "Osie Barnett and her
Rhythm Group, and Professor
Swami World Greatest Astrolo-
gist." This great show will be pre-
scented at the Sixth Anniversary
Cabaret party at the Twelve Horse
mems club at the Beautiful Mayfair
ballroom, located at the corner of
Woodward avenue and Watson
street. Saturday February "a, 1910.
Dancing. fun, novelties, drinks to
satisfy everyone. 800 tables the
doors open at pm. and close at
4 am. Don't miss this affair, see
our advertisement in this issue of
tn, Michigan Chronicle.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Rail Bird
r
Chatter
BY RAZZ BROWN

"Yewekums" here is the boss for
current issue OF the Chronicle.
Domkin is a Detroit owned steed
ready to SO to town. d. never mind
the odds. ..... winners are what a
boss player wants. =. by the time
the ink is dry on this issue l look
for Seabiscuit's owner to scratch
the old boss again. :. This has be-
come famous act similar to the
Barrymore latest episode. Now
the old boss amt what he used to
be. so why all the stalling-7-year-
old who has corns and bunions, nuf
sed.
Listen o,ys If any thing should
hao1er to Brnehch, which l hope
not, l am gong to remember a colt
named Dit. -. now this mighty short
named colt is good one. E.. this
is KY Derby talk boys.
Victnly Mcrn's latest work out
was 7 furlongs in l:26:3-5 and that
means he is about ready to hit the
ball. =. cut him loose Earl Sande
wv L. baylor the Jockey sensl-
ton at New Orleans got a nasty
fall the otner day, but it was not
serious. ., This Texas fash is the
berries.
Bob's Boys is being groomed for
the $4,000 Gran Premio Handicap
AZ Havana Cuba opj haI{a,,o ~
he should give good account Of
himself in the land of sugar cane
say the wee hour boys.
The Chief and Olympus were
timed in the mile at 1899 and
l:39;3-5 respectively at Hialeah park,
which means these two bosses are
both ready for the asking. D.. The
lie Mar stable is red hot at pres
ent, anything they start seems to
be fighting it out at the finish for
the money with all trying. Omis-
sion looks like good juvenile and
look who trains this youngster, ], P.
Sammy Smith. ...now l know
many Of the Florida city pretty girls
are all aflutter over this crack
dresser. Tim Lindsey. notable
Negro cloeker has struck oil, so !
hear. -. in his old days the boys
Know what I mean. -. Tim doesn't
ever get old D.. Landlubber acts like
he's about ready TO enter the win
ner's circle. he usually pays good
odds too. Il wonder how Malvern
avenue will be in Hot Springs this
season, with all the trouble the boys
have had in the last six months. -.
here's luck, Tim.
Jay Gould sends word that there
are more different kinds OF bath
ing suits worn in California this
season by the ladies than ever be-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Kit Kat Social Club

The Kit-Kat Social club was en-
tertained by Mrs. Julia Brown. The
hostess served a delicious repast.
All members were present. The
three visitors were Mrs. Elnora
Greenwood, Miss jamie Wright and
Mrs. Title Musgrove. Plans 70 ra
cocktail party were completed. Miss
Anna L. Marshall, president; Mrs.
Thelma Smith, secretary; Miss Ma
rie E. Dixon, scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Stage Door
DRAMATIC REVIEWS
AND COMMENTS
By ROBERT f. HAYDEN

A committee has been organized
in New York TO sponsor a campaign
70 get federal aid for the theatre.
The committee is circulating Pc
titions and has already obtained
hundreds OF signatures from peo-
pie who feel that the government
should allocate funds for the es-
Enlistment Of a national theatre to
take the place Of the Federal The
atre project. which Congress de-
stroyed last year Paul Robson
is a member OF the sponsoring COM
mittee.
Warner Brothers picture, The
Fighting 69ih," is 1905 biggest sim
gle piece OF war propaganda. All
about the brave, red-blooded boys
under FIRE and so on. II is being
roasted by progressive New York
critics. and deservedly.
The Mariners -wauld nat permit
James Cagney to appear in radio
dramatization Of Dalton's Trumbo's
an,i-war novel, Johnny Got His
Gun" on January 10, Apparently
they are afraid the play would di-
vert the public's attention from
"The Fighting 9Th W
More than 100 ro.sctors pied
ged themselves to become members
OF the American Guild Variety Art
lists at a recent Harlem mass meet
ing after they had been assured no
jim-crow local would be set up
for them. Among the prominent
Negro artists who agreed 10 join
were Maxine Sullivan and Nudge
Williams.
PAUL robson PLAYERS
The Paul Robson players will
hold their first rehearsal OF In
Heaven and Earth" an anti-war
play Saturday :, p. m. at the
Lucy Thurman Y.WC.A.
All those interested in trying out
for this play are urged to attend
the rehearsal.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Times Square Club

Mrs L. Black was hostess to the
Times Square club last Thursday
evening with the president presid-
ing. Plans for the popularity con-
test and dance to be given at the
Democratic clrh were completed,
The hostess served a delicious
luncheon. The next meeting will
be with Mrs. P. Cook on Washing
toms natal day. E. L. Crowley, is
the scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
rL robson PLAYERS
The COzy Corner
Presents New Acts

Charles Nay, manager, announced
this week, that Mr.. McIvey has
spared no expense in bringing
new group OF chorus girls for the
background OF "Whirl of Girl" an
other John Dancy production which
includes that new dance team Of
Moore and Moore, eccentric brother
and sister act; Billy Nightingale,
that versatile soft shoe artist; Billy
Carter. Deroits favorite NC; also
Bill johnson and his swing band
which furnish music for show and
dancing.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Tops Contest
To Name Best
Entertainer

Michigan Chronicle theatrical de-
partment is opening a tops" con-
test to select the most opular en-
tertainer, band and cabaret in the
entire Motor City. II the name of
your favorite popularity candidate
doe not appear on this list send in
his or her name to the theatrical
editor, Larr:' Chism. 1858 Eliot street.
CABARETS
Henry's Grill Blue Bird Inn
Breads Grill H. and l. Inn
Midway Club Cozy Corner
BARS
Turf COG Adams
Lark's Swing Club
B. and C. Rhythm Club
Bandbox
EMCEES
Billy Carter Peggy Joyce
Bob Pierson Joe Mintner
ENTERTAINERS
Billie and Willie Hazel Mickens
Willie and Willie Josephine Beck
Ella Lee Bob Howe
Van Epps Peaches johnson
Grounding Basic
SHAKE DANCERS
Suger Brown Claudia Wheeler
Shanghai Lii Dixie Brown
BANDS
Lucky Hill Leroy Smith
Carl Bradley Reuben Evans
Lanky Bowman Rocco's Rockets
Bill johnson Perry Shelton
Cecil Lee
Use the coupon below to vote for
your favorite entertainer, cabaret
or bar and band. Send the filled
coupon with your selection to the
theatrical editor, MichiPan Chroni-
Gle. This contest closes April 20
at midnight Prizes will be awarded
the finners in each division. Vo<e
now.
COUPON
1 hereby vote for:
mite Club ............... .....
(Entertainer) ....... ..... "...
BAR ..... '.... ...', ...'' .,....
ttBsnd} ...-.,-....p-.r,-
:
Notice: Votes in this contest will
be announced every two weeks I'M
til the deadline on April 20. mid
night. Hurry and vote for your
favorite entertainer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Union And Virginia
State Meet March |

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 23.-All
Richmond is waiting for the basket
ball classic between Virginia State
college and the Virginia Union
quintet at Mosque auditorium here
on March 1.
Union toppled over the Lincoln
university quintet "A to 36 in a hec-
tic struggle Friday night.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
1910 Social

Mrs. Lula Barker OF Medbury
avenue was hostess last week to the
1910 Social club. Keno for prizes
was played following the business
session and a delicious repast was
served by the hostess. Mrs. Myrtle
Beck, president; Miss May E. Mel
vile, secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

With WhpelS and
rode N the Cory
Corner N And
out.
This snot has a
,.t
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

having a to-do at Bethel A.M.E.,
come Sunday, February rs.
Almost forgot to thank AL Roman
and Opal Stanton for their lovely
dinner of last Sunday black :. e.
Twas truly enjoyable by the Girl
Sunday and yours truly.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Hi-Lite Social

The home of Miss M. Lawrence
was the scene of the Hi Lite So
cial girls meeting which was pre-
sided over by the president.
Plans for a party to be given
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

fore. mo wonder you can't send
in any winners. you forget the
nosses Jay.
Keep an eye peeled on Whichsee,
boys he viii take a lot Of beating
in the big race.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Altruistic Nine

Mrs. Elizabeth Norman, vice pres
ident, entertained the Altruistic Nine
club at her home Tuesday evening.
The club will have a rattle at the
home Of Mrs. Anna Commons on
Farnsworth avenue Saturday, March
second.
Mrs. Sadie Keith, member OF
the club, now visiting in Florida,
will return home soon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

be-. soft shoe dancer ever to land
in these here niteries wat at
Club Plantation when 1t so untime-
ly closed. Moonray and What's New.
by the sweet singing vocalist was
rather on the good side. While Billy
Emcee Carter did muchly OK with
Hot Dog Joe" The chorus
needs more rehearsals and new
dance routines but their cos
tunes were lookable have seen
prettier faces on first line chorus
girls who are supposed to be fine
lockers. Bill johnson and his music
readers are still perhaps the, sweet
est playing band on the local Mite
life circuit.
Elbow bending and getting hep
to some fancy rug cutting capers
were the party Of Raymond tSpor-
tree) Jackson and his friends: Joe
Mann, Johnny Napp, Al Tenorio,
Pedro, and others who made their
part of the ringside a place OF nirth
and fun.
TICKER TAPE STUFF
Son of Ingagi dnga)" a sepia
flicker is definitely on. the side of
something well worth glimmering,
then applauding Studded with
a great cast Of almost unknown
sepia footlighters. the film is the
best so far from the many film city
Of Hollywood.
lack Williams GngagD a re-
markable performance, with Laura
Bowman, Alfred Grant, Daisy Blu
ford, Spencer Williams Jr., and that
ex-Detroiter and newsman, Earl
Grandtown Morris as Lawyer Brad
shaw was really a great forward
step in the development of sepia
films. Thus, the sepia amusement
world can look forward to bigger,
better and finer flickers with an all
star Negro cast, hereafter. Embryo
writers, should submit their scripts
to these sepia studios. Four Toppers
added the musical setting for several
feet OF this wonderful flicker.
A CONTRIB
Just dug a few lines OF serbs
from the Windy City extolling some
localities who are going great guns
in Chi as Ace Person worlds
greatest tipple player, the writer
says. Lovers Dream" was a compo
by Person who featured the num-
Der with Jimmie Lunceford in
Cleveland several weeks ago. Three
Riff Testers a swing trio and Willie
Hill and Eddie Scottie are giving
out something likeable according to
the contributor Archie tAce)
Person is the brother of Evelyn
Smith, IL, Horsemen Club waitress.
Slim Gailliard cFlat Foot Floogie'
author and Woody Herman are at
Sherman hotel with their respec-
tive bands so says Carl COINS
Of Chicago. Thanks for the contrib
Carl.
COMING EVENTS
Don't forget that at the Stone
called Grey Teddy Wilson the swing
ing keyboard man will call his boys
to musical order while all you rug
cutters, hep cats, gators, jitterbugs
and slow sweet dancers can do all
the things you want set to music.
The 12-men on horses will have a
dance come February "a at Mayfair
ballroom with Jimmy Davenport
stirring up the music.
The local Negro Opera Guild is
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24

The girls discussed plans for a
social party to be given Saturday,
March 2 on Hancock avenue.
Officers include: Mrs. Florence
Foster, president; Rosetta Ander-
son, vice president; Ruby Stafford,
secretary; Thelma Brewer, treasurer
and Mary Owens, business manager.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1940-02-24
Glamour Girls

Mrs Florence Foster of East AL
exandrine avenue entertained the
Glamour Girls club in her home last
Evening star., 1940-02-09
Duvid CrownfieId Rites
To Be Held Tomorrow

By the Associated Press.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Feb. o.-Fu-
neral services will be held tomorrow
for David Crownfleld, IA, eminent
authority on illumination by arti-
ficial light, who died yesterday in
his Cambridge apartment.
A native Of Roland Park, Nd, Mr..
Crownfleld's work included design
ing lighting installations for st. Pat
rick's Cathedral in New York, for
the Cathedral of st. Paul, Mimi; for
the crypt Of the National Shrine Of
Catholic University of America at
Washington and for other churches
and colleges throughout the East.
He leaves q brother, Albert G.
Crownfield of New York, and three
sisters, the Misses Gertrude, Eleanor
F. and Eva F. Crownfield, all of New
York.
Evening star., 1940-02-09
Oath Of Allegiance Ruled
Necessary for Navy Job

Applicants for civil positions who
refuse on religious grounds, or for
other reasons. to swear to defend
the Constitution may not be taken
into the naval service, it was ruled
yesterday.
Passing on the case OF a Seventh
Day Adventist Of Redfield, S. OAK,
Secretary Edison held the oath Of
allegiance cannot be waived In
cases Of persons whose religions
prevent them from taking up arms
for their country.
The question involved an appoint
ment of the applicant, Stanley Hill,
as civilian aeronautical engineer
for the Navy. The judge advocate
general, Rear Admiral Walter B.
Woodson, made a ruling which was
quoted by Mr.. Edison that the oath
must be taken when required.
Evening star., 1940-02-09

the Board of Trustees of Foundry
Methodist Episcopal Church.
His widow, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Wells,
survives.
Funeral services will be held at
1:30 pm. Monday at the Foundry
Church, with burial following in Ar
lington National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1940-02-09

special assistant to the United
States attorney here. For many
years he also was general counsel
for the Sanitary Grocery Co. and
for Shannon & Luch Co., realtors.
During the World War Mr.. Wells
was a captain in the Military In
telligence Service.
For several years he was an in
structor at the Washington College
Of Law.
He was a member of the Chevy
Chase Country Club, the University
Club, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity,
the District and American Bar As
sociations. He also was a past COM
mander of Augustus Gardner Post,
American Legion, and member of