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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-09

Important Matters Discussed
San Carlos PIT. A. held its
regular meeting last night at the
institute hall and a good attend
ance was on hand to discuss sew
eral matters of importance to the
association.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-09

FITS THE DESCRIPTION
"Out at our club we go horse
back riding and play croquet".
'Ah! Polo, eh?"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-09
NOTES OF TODAY

College President Here
Rev. r. Macdonald, president
of Tampa College, is spending a
few days in Key West, a guest at
the Rectory of st. Mary's Star OF
The Sea Church.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-09

Musical historians estimate that
half million hymns are in exist
ence.
lfkFesf
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
u. S. Lifts Ban On
Joe Louis Fight Films

WASHINGTON ~ amp - The
FIRST Negro prize fighter 70 inhu-
ence national domestic affairs is an
other honor accorded Joseph Louis
BARROW for his honesty of purpose.
his bringing about the renaissance
OF boxing the federal government
has lifted 25-year ban on the
transportation 81 boxing Aims In
inter state commerce and now for
the first time. Negroes throughout
Tho country may have an opportn-
nifty OF seeing their idol on the
screen. without the benefit OF sur
rep,itious showings and special
benefits.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

tory about the man who has made
himself so well known and loved by
all groups and races. with the IA
miliar phrase Around and Around
She Goes. Where She Will Stop
Nobody knows" because OF his fair
attitude he has shown TO all ap-
pearing on his program regardless
TO race, creed or color.
Five years ago. the Major Bowes'
Amateur Hour first came 10 MIC,
from New York local station WIN.
The wide appeal OF the program on
this one local station impressed adj
vertising executives and they de-
cided to try II nationally, and that
is how the program got its start
from coast-to-coast. The program
switched later from MIC 10 CHS,
where it has remained and has be-
come one OF the American favorites.
Major Bowes was born in San
Francisco. Calf, in the late seven
ties His father died when he was
six years OF age. Mrs. Bowes. his
mother. managed TO keep the fam
lily OF three girls and one boy to-
gether until Edward could aid. At
thirteen, he graduated from Lin
coin grammar school and as mil
lions OF other boys have done, he
had worked at small jobs during
his school days, Later the major
was an office boy in real estate
Office AT 81 week Later in lile
he got to buying and selling real
estate and soon he owned his own
business and his real estate enter
prises reached from San Francisco
TO Seattle.
Major Bowes took his first vaca-
ton in Europe 1905. where he is
said TO have remained a year. The
first night he returned from abroad
he went 10 hear Caruso sing: The
next night. the San Francisco
earthquake almost destroyed San
Francisco. and that was the majors
first big business loss. However. he
built II back, then came TO New
York CITY.
Now. getting back to the Major
Bowes OF today--it is said that me
major receives letters addressed
AZ follows: All right All right. .
The Gong-giver, Good evening
Friends. The King OF Amateur. The
Wheel OF Fortune Man. The Oman
OF Radio and others. Regardless,
postal authorities know they are
for Major Bowes-hls STAFF is said
10 have counted more than 400 OF
such names.
The writer was told IL the nickels
that were used TO telephone and
vote on the amateur hour during
the last two years were strung to-
Eether they would reach lis miles.
and more than 500 1000 nickels were
returned because OF busy signals
In New York City alone. ffty
telephone operators handle the
calls and each says: "The Major
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

in essence derived exclusively N'
American and English sources
The first Of these was 'na'l'~|
1910" OF that most capaoe \
American composer. Roy nam
sung by the Schola with or'ne''|
accomplishment Tie woTS II
written within the space o.
days especially for the concert
therefore the insecurity Of in'e'P|
tation was no doubt due 70 ln'u
cient time for their digestion
that the concert had been y
poned from the previous nisrs
cause OF Indictment weather ns
ever, II would seem that
larger chorus would have
some compensation.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
Stepin Fetchit Sued
BY u. S. Government
For Not Paying Duty |

NEW YORK-(A \ i-Sltpi|
Fetchit. famous comedian a. snl'|
and screen and star Of me rg1
rent musical hit. Walk Win VI
sic" was sued by The government
last week for siss 30 FOR 's'a|
suits he is reported 70 have bronis|
into the United states from Canaa|
last January.
The complaint tlied in Feftal|
court. ,charges Lincoln FsinI
Stepin's real name. win hTiriis|
into this country three so SUI
without payment OF duiy.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

very popular since their organiza-
tion last fall and are well qualified
10 play such program. The baud
broadcast regularly from the coll
lege over station WCHS. Charles
ton. WA, on the West Virginia
on the Air program. West yir-
gina is one OF the few colleges In
the country TO have its own broad
casting studio. Through this me-
dunn the band was able 10 secure
many engagements in West vir-
ginia and has been halle das one
OF the country's coming aggrega-
tons. For engagements contact
Gloster b. Current. 1925 Beecn-
wood avenue Detroit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
Rex Ingram Arrested

WILMINGTON. Del. -(ANP)-
Rex ingram. "de Lawd' in the
movie version OF Green Pastures
was arrested and later fined $40
and costs last Saturday by Mag's-
irate Henry Snavely OF New Castle,
Del. for speeding.
state troopers testified that Ing
ram was doing 20 miles an hour
when stopped.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
c. WALKER TO APPEAR
IN The ORIGINAL PLAY
OF ETHIOPIAN HISTORY

NEW YORK ClTY-(C) Inter
nationally known as a melodrama'-
ist, Grace Walker will appear In
her original play. Empress Taitu
OF Ethiopia for the benefit OF tie
Ira Aldrich School OF Drama, on
Sunday afternoon July Z at Renais-
sance Casino. Miss walker is beiIg
presented by the Harlem Press
Club. The artist has been well re-
ceived at oxford University, Lon
don. Switzerland. the West Indies
and America. Her play depicts the
dramatic events In the life OF
Menelik's Queen. hence the history
of Ethiopia Is unfolded
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
BOJANCLES AND SHIRLEY
TO PLAY LEAD ROLES in
JUNGLE TOMS CABIN

NEW YORK tANP)-- Reports
have Il that road show with Bill
"Bojangles7 Robinson and Shirley
Temple in the leading roles OF
Uncle Toms Cabin is being plan
ned by producer Tom Kerson. pro-
yided Kerson can route the show
through cities which will not inter-
fere with Shirleys appearance on
the stage In the preliminary plans.
Robinson will portray Uncle Tom
and Shirley Of course will assay the
role OF Little Eva"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
P.Robeson With Philharmonic Band
Louise Burge Makes Fine Impressn|

NEW YORK--(B Carl Diton for
ANP)--Last Tuesday evening was
the scene OF unique interracial
concert given by the New York
Philharmonic orchestra in tn Q
Lewisohn stadium one OF series
given annually throughout the sum
mer months.
Paul Robson. singing actor. was
easily the dominant attraction. as
sisted by white 5O-voiced mixed
chorus selected from Hugh Ross
schola Cantorum, a Negro mixed
chorus OF IS voices from Talbert's
singing group. and Louise Burge.
contralto product Of Knoxville col
lege, Howard university and the
Juillard.
The program based upon folk
song, varied as II was stirring was
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

teacher
She war urged TO study voice
seriously by william D. King IN
To 1876 Her first public appearance
Was ~ the new Century auditorium
so 1897 and the following year in
me foyer of The Academy OF Mu-
Sc Last years recital was cancel
Jed DE 10 a throat ailment.
The Dell president. Samuel n.
Roserhaum. after hearing Miss
Lewis sing at private affair, ar
ranged sor her Dell debut.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
Currents Band May Broadcast Over CHS
SPLENDID VOCALISTS
DELIGHT MOONLICHTERS
AT COLLECIANS' DEBUT

Gloster Currents West Virginia
STATE Collegians lived UP TO ex-
peciations and literally rocked a
boatload OF Deltas and their guests
on the moonlight. Monday, July s..
The Hitting rhythms and scintillat-
ing tuneful melodies played strict
" In the Current" maner sent the
dancers home singing the praises
OF collegiate orchestra that real
" swings. Geraldine Mitchell and
Charles Green. vocalists. helped Ar
thur Capehart, featured trumpe-
teer and Earl Van Ripper. pianist
10 astound the gay crowd with va
ried and novel entertainment.
President John W. Davis recent
~ informed Gloster Current that
his swing band was being consid-
cred 10 play on Columbias All
College program this fall. This
proposed program Will feature the
leading college dance orchestras
throughout the country. Francis c.
Barton. program director OF Co
lumba network. in letter 10
President Davis EXPLAINING the prof.
ect. said
President John W. Davis
West Virginia state College
Institute. West Virginia.
Dear President Davis.
Because OF the fine cooperation
the colleges A n universities
throughout the nation have ex-
tended 70 this network COLUMBIA
Network and our affiliated sta
tons In our educational programs.
we are writing 10 ask some help On
project OF a different sort. For
the school year beginning this Au-
tumn. We are considering pro-
gram which would feature collegi-
ate dance orchestrats.
In competition in the same
wholesome spirit that typhes foot
fall rivalries among our universe
ties and colleges. we would seek to
name the leading campus dance
orchestra for the nation.
We feel that such program
would be OF great interest TO ey-
eryone. especially to students. alum
nj. and students to-be, and would
provide an opportunity for further
musical expression on the part Of
the students. We are certain that
public interest would follow and
publicity values Of the best kind
accrue 10 the institutions particle
pating in such a program.
Let me make II clear that Il is
not the professional dance orchcs-
iras In which we are interested.
Nor is " the brass bands or mill
tary bands. II is solely the UNDER
graduate dance orchestras, the or
ganization which remains on the
campus and which are identified
with the school itself. so TO speak,
and which play for student dances
that we have in mind
We should like TO know ii you
would look with favor upon such a
project and whether, II we went
ahead with such program YOU
would permit your orchestra to par
ticipate- participate as the Of
fetal entry OF the college.
IL you look with favor upon this
idea. will you give us the name OF
your campus dance orchestra. We
will appreciate hearing from you.
Yours very truly.
Francis c. Barton. Jr.
Director OF Program Service.
States Collegians have become
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
TOURIN' THE RADIO WORLD

By ISAAC JONES

l wonder what is your favorite Thursday night ~
gram-we, am told the answers from $4,000 600 rS
listeners were the same-Major Bowes Amateur Ho u
assuming that your is listed among that great NM
ber yours truly decided to get out and dig up little n
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13
New Stars Suing On
Midway Floor Show

This weeks floor show at the popular Midway nitery
brings array Of whose experiences making
their performances very near perfect,
There. Josephine Beck torch singer Mcky Barnett
a4een M ne tans and me Deuces who bringing
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

Bowes' Amateur Hour vour :.
please" At least eighty time. A..
ing an evening.
Major Bowes has made NM.
Hill s-9933 the worlds mos, :
nous telephone number for l.,.,
ers have heard it mentioned !
least twenty-five billion time A
000,000.O0. He mentions the NM
Der six times during each hro,,
cast and between TWENTY-FIVE ,a|
thirty million persons hear !.
each week. More about Nav.
Bowes and his Amateur Hour Dr
week.
FLASHES HERE AND THERE
About RADIO.
Joe Louis won again No, Nh
his mighty fist this time. hu, O, {,
sport quiz radio program sM
over WABC New YORK Joe a
peared on the program last wst
The title OF the program Is "chos
Up-Sides.' Joe and Nar,as +.
ture at the microphone aYpearei i
PM. a new kind OF newspaper p8
lished in New York City
Quizz Kids Is a new child ca|
program heard over WV fa|
Chicago. at $50 pm. Fridays Hs|
children ages from : 10 "A ,esa|
answer the quiz questions and n
you have not heard ne proer|
you should listen. Some 81 ,h|
questions answered CORRECTLY III
thie young group are amazing I'd
would make many of their parerr|
scratch their heads SO why nciiqn|
your dial their WAY Friday ngi|
and let your children listen iheal
are prizes for the radio autiena|
who sends in The questions
Oh yes. II ! have any more rat|
ers let me hear from you hesla|
the letters stopped coming Il nj
don't care to take the time N
write long letter a post all
will do. II Is neces,sfy FOR ne u
hear from YOU to continue he cN.|
test My address AGAIN 4 2.di =
Antoine street, Room q rrl
next week-"GOOD LISTENING /
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

Lo,ely Ardine Loving OF S52s
stockton avenue. whose sooth-
Ing soprano voice j. heard over
WMBC each saturday nj 1870
pm. on the Inter- Racial Good
VIII hour. In addition to rem
dering many solos, the deep
fhroated songstress combines
with the Harlem Echoes quartet
L. give out much sclntlllatlng
rhythm. Ardine Is accompa-
MED at the piano by >imble
Fingered Gabby Rodgers, who
tickles the l,ories with his
unique arrangements.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

A Powerful Play. powerfully
played II ~CaponsacchI..
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

Selected from fnas from Michigan William B. Horner Jr,
.s3 Owen Detroit will make good will Of Central and South
America this with Leopold Stokowks AAmeran Youth
Orchestra OF ios outstanding young musicians reports Grin w
Homer played in the AlCy High School Orchestra
the direction of Mr. A. H. Sar head the music of
the Detroit Public Schools and
and orchestra where he studied the
Sehmesser The National Youth Administration cooperated
Mr. Sokowsk in holding additions for than 10000 young
musicians from whom members az selected
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-07-13

-Caponsacchl'' furnishes endur.
Ing entertainment.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

ley.
Fred Nebel-Thau will be chair
man and Hugh T. Osborne, a new
member of the master committee
will be vice-chairman of the parade
and float committee. Stevens H
Harris will be chairman and FL
wander vice-chairman of the en-
tertainment committee. Members of
the committee to handle the wom-
ems and childrenS events will be
announced later.
One thousand hats typical of the
produce grown in Imperial Valley
were ordered by the master COM
mittee as we'll as 1000 mardi graS
buttons to be given individuals who
contribute to the financial budget.
The queen of the mardi gras will
be crowned Jan. 81. The big parade
will take place Feb. and the
sheds will hold open house. Tea
and cocktails will be served and
floor shows presented. Tours to
winter harvest fields, the All Ameri-
can canal. the mud pots and other
points of interest will take place
Feb. ,.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

to finance the celebration. Men,
bers of his committee are M. O
King, w. A. Scheniman, Alex E.
Engleman, Hugo Miller, Mark Ma
gee. Martin Wahl Harry Wall, Pat
Glasgow, Wayne Elvander, Fred
Bright. Gordon Scriven, Warren
Currier. and Jerry Asher.
After the Filipino association vot-
ed $500 for their float in the big
parade. the committee decided to
ask that the japanese, the Greeks,
the Chinese. the MeXicanS, the
Swiss. and other races and nation
alities to enter floats also. The
parade will include floats showing
various phases of the produce IN
0ustry. such as ice making, pre-
icing, paper making, and box max
ing
Wahl and Engleman were made
chairman of the produce ball COM
mittee and Magee OF the military
ball committee. Herb Norris will
have charge of the mardi gras queen
and princess contests to be staged
in theatres all over Imperial Val
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Dies Puts Finger On Five
So. California Witnesses

WASHINGTON. Dec. 18. CUP)-
Rep. Jerry Voorhis, D., Calf, an
nounced today that the Dies COM
mittee has subpenaed five "impor-
tant" witnesses from the aircraft
industry in southern California to
appear at secret hearing Friday
Voorhis did not name the witness
es in a statement that he issued as
chairman of a special subcommit-
tee of the house investigation of
American activities.
He said, however, that the COM
mittee at the Friday session would
follow up previous evidence of sab
otage land other matters of serious
consequence to the defense pro-
gram.
Voorhis statement said:
Last fall I was designated by the
chairman of the special committee
on un-American activities, the Hon
Martin Dies, to act as a subcom-
mittee to hear certain witnesses and
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

/ to conduct an investigation INTO
alleged un-American activities eX-
listing in the aircraft industry IN
southern California.
Il proceeded to California ana
heard a number of witnesses from
the aircraft industry in executive
session. Since that time the lnVeS-
tigation has continued. The testl-
mony and evidence produced by this
inquiry was submitted to the appro-
pirate governmental authorities.
However the committee has re-
Gently been advised by these deparS-
ments that they lack jurisdiction to
proceed in the matter and the at
torney general sent me letter In
which he suggested the advisability
of legislation to broaden the author
ity of the federal department OF JUS
tice in dealing with acts of sabotage
Such legislation is in the process
of preparation.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
| Fugitive From
Valley Chain Gang
Caught in Utah

Liberty ended Wednesday for Will
lie Williams, Negro fugitive from
an Imperial county chain gang.
The Negro. object of an intensive
manhunt after he slipped away
from chain gang working in the
county garage in Ell Centre Oct. u.
was arrested by Salt Lake City
police and held for Sheriff Robert
w. Ware.
Williams refused to waive extradi-
ton, forcing Ware TO begin eXtradi-
ton proceedings with the governors
of California and Utah. He was on
parole from Florence penitentiary
in Arizona at the time he was ar
rested b. railway officers in INLAND.
The arresting officer found 6ls mar
Tijuana cigarettes in Williams DOS
session at the time he was taken
from freight train. He later was
convicted of possession of narcotics
after trial in superior court.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Britain Dcinq
All II Can 10
Help SeIas;;sie

LONDON. Dec. Is. tUPl-Great
Britain is ccine everything possible
to aid Halle Selassie, eXiled emper-
or of Ethiopia. in arousing Ethiop-
ians to revolt against Italian forces
o. occupation. UnderSecretary for
Foreign Affairs Richard A. Butler
said il the House of Commons to-
day.
Replying to a question by Geof-
frey Mander Butler said that the
revolutionary movement in Ethiopia
appeared to b. progressing.
1t is the policy Of his majesty's
government to extend to Emperor
Halle Selassia as we'll as all ele-
ments in Ethiopia willing TO bear
arms against the enemy ali possible
assistance in their fight for fire.
dom Butler said.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Noel Voted
Best Speaker

James Noel was voted best speak
er of the evening and John Kear-
ney. the most improved when the
Laconlan Toastnasters club met
Tuesday night in the California
hotel.
George Rives was toastmaster for
the occasion and the other speaker
were Wendell Hubbell, Harlow Ala
baster and Jchn Raymond. Guests
were 1t. DeSoto and 1t. Durand cf
Camp Secley, G.. Preston, R. Andres
and j. r. Barstow.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Phoenix Forms
Minute-Men'

PHOENIX. Dec. Is. CUP)-An or
ganiZation OF minute men" of fire
men and peace officers to meet
emergencies in Arizona was launch
ed here today at meeting of sher-
ifs. police chiefs, fire chiefs and
other officers from all parts of the
state.
The meeting was called by fire
department personnel committee of
the Arizona Municipal league, made
up OF John J. Curry, Tempe fire
chief; Golden L. Hunsaker, Globe
police chief; and Henry L. Hilles,
Tucson fire chief.
Delegates took inventory of all
available fire fighting equipment in
the state and divided the state into
mobilization districts.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Relief Inquiry
Bares CHARGES

LOS ANGELES, Dec. Is. tUP)-
John R. Richards, former state dir
ector ef finance, charged in a de-
position today that administration
of relief prior to appointment OF
Sydney G.. Rubinow as administra-
tor was "lcose and completely in
line" with the desires Of Gov. Cul-
bert OlSon's administration.
The deposition, taken by Senator
John Phillips. R., Banning, chair
man of an interim joint legislative
committee on relief and unemploy-
ment, was read into the record OF
an INJURY into the recent resigna-
ton of Rubinow
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
RaceFix Trials
Set For Feb. 10

LOS ANGELES. Dec. 18. CUP)-
Five men indicted on charges OF
fixing" southern California horse
races will go to trial Feb. 10, before
Superior Judge Frank G. Swain
They pleaded innocent late yester-
day after unsuccessfully seeking dis
missal of the charges.
The five are Bernard Einstoss
alias Bernard Mooney; his brother
Jack Einstcss. Slul Greenberg,
Benjamin Chapman. and 1. w. XII
vii. The district attorneys office
said the case against a sixth de-
fendant. j. j. Murphy. would be
dismissed so that he might be used
as a prosecution witness.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Bo|ero Adopted as Official
Mdrdi Gras Insignia
Bring on your bolerosl

Bring on your bolefOS!
The bolero Thursday was selected
as the correct folderol to top off ali
costumes Jan. 81 TO Feb 2 during
the Winter Garden Mardi Gras in
Ell Centre.
Committees in charge of arrange
ments for the huge carnival adopted
the bolero as the official insignia
OF the event and will offer prizes
for the most colorful ones worn at
the mardi gras. Sewing and design
classes at the high school will make
model boleros.
Plans were rapidly taking shape
Thursday as Charles Freedman, gen.
eral mardi gras chairman. was
placed at the head of the financial
committee pledged to raise $1,000
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Farmer Future
Rosy, Says Banker

STOCKTON, Calf, Dec. Is. CUPl
The status of California agricul-
ture under marketing acts. and the
financial position Of the industry
We're discussed today by represen-
tatives of the peach, wine, walnut
ana bear industries at the Califor-
nia agricultural economic confer
ence.
j. w. Tapp, vice president Of the
Bank of America, saw an improved
financial position for tho farmer
due principally to Increased domeS-
tic demands, the circumstance of
unreasonable weather III conlpeti-
tive states, and the use Of surplus
control and price supporting pro-
grams under state and federal law.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18
Train Crash
Victim Identified

PHOENIX, Dec. Is. (UP) - An
elderly man killed in Q train-auto
accident near Marinetts two days
ago was identified today as Alvin
Ross Greenslitt, 76, of Cleator.
The car which Greenslitt wx
driving was registered TO his son,
G.. S. Greenslitt, and it was believ-
ed at first that the younger Graen-
Slit was the victim.
Greenslitt was killed when he
drove onto the railway tracks direct
ly in the path of an approaching
Santa Fe locomotive.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-18

I'm view of the fact that TINS
eyidence involves alleged acts OF
sabotage and other matters OF ser
ions consequence to the defense pro-
gram, the committee has suppeliaeo
five OF the more important witnesses
from the aircraft industry III
southern California for appearance
in Washington to be heard IN exec &C.
utive session on Friday OF tnis
week "