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The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
Dean Dixon Is
Lauded For His
Musical Effort

NEW YORK. LAMP Mrs.
Franklin D. Roosevelt bestowed
her blessings uron the musical tai
ents and efforts Of Dean Dixon
26-year-old conductor OF the Dean
D'xoE Symphony society. whcn She
attended the Sunday night per
folmanCe of the group at the heck
scller theater.
As has been her practice inten-
tiGnal or otherwise, the First La
oy's visits to and personal interest
in various projects and endeavorS
of groups and individuals have in
evitably focused public attention
upon these objects, very often
with notable results.
Mrs. Roosevelt INDUCED in no
speech making at the society S
concert but throughout the even
ing she occupied seat in the
fourth row. The tremendous ap-
plause that accompanied her de-
parture at the conclusion of the
program gave significant indica-
tion to the general appreciation
felt for her visit by both artists
and audience. ....
Eight years ago, Mr.. Dixon, then
but a high school student, set his
star and began working toward the
organization of q community Or
CheStra composed of both Negroes
and whites. He exCelled in his
studies while at the Institute of
Musical Art Of the Juilliard School
of Music and is now broadening
his musical knowledge through
preparation for his doctorate in
music at Teachers college, Colun-
bia u. =. -.
The ideals and talents of the
founder were well exemplified In
the 68-pieCe orchestra that played
for the presidents wife. The group
is generally made UP Of amateurs
of great promise. however, this
particular performance saw sever
al professionals filling i'll the
ranks -Four short works co1npris-
ed the first part of the program
They we're Haydn's overture to
LIsola Rlsa5ita, Holst's Rugal
Concerto for flute and oboe, a
Mach Arioso transcribed for strings
by Sam FRANKIE, and the finale
fror Tshaikovsky's Serenade for
Strings. Beethoven's '1Toica SYM
phony' took up the second portion
of the program. Mr.. DixonS's Ell
forts to succeed as a conductor,
field of the wide music world rare
ly essayed by Negro students, has
won for him general approval and
many supporters throughout New
York. 80. =.
Sensing the worthiness of his
talents, a group of these support
ers a year or two ago formed the
Friends of the Dean Dixon SYM
phony society. From time to time
these patrons present the young
artist in public presentations
which have met with much success
and bids we'll to continue in this
trend. '''' -
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
TAPPING THE WIRES

chante0 Albuquerque" in an in
imitable tone made an instant his
with the audience of the NBC pro-
gram The porter was Eddie An
derson, who had been added to the
Benny show for a small part. But
knderson's single Appearance
stretched into a mighty long run
The character of Rochester" "
Renny's chauffeur-v valet, and nurse
maid to Carmichael the bear, has
become the most popular OF all on,
the series.
Eddie Anderson was bern III
Oakland. Calf. Sept 18. 1905. He
made his debut in an all-Negro
revue in 1919 Later joining with
his brother, Cornie, he became a
song and dance man, and went on
the road for several years.
After playing many bit parts in
motion pictures, Anderson played
the role of Noah in "Green Pas
lures" Since then he has appeared
in many features. Including Buck
Benny Rides Again Love They
Neighbor." and "You Can't Take
It With You"
Guest appearances of leading
race artists on various radio pro-
grams during the past weeks: Hall
Johnson choir along with Shirley
Temple and C1auGette Colbert in
a special CHS United China Re
lief broadcast preceding the speech
Of President Roosevelt Tuesday
May 27. Albert Ammors and Pete
Johnson, the boogie-Woogie aces
on Kate Smiths show. Friday, May
%. Also on May %. Bill Robinson
along with q number of other stars
was heard via MBS pleading the
cause of British War Relief
Deep River Boys guested on the
Columbia network Talent Tourna
ment, Thursday, May 8. Columbia
recording bandleaGer- pianist Ted
dy Wilson, was featured in several
hot piano solos during CBS'S Mat
lnee at Meadowbrook COverage
Saturday. May II. Incidentally
this series has moved up its time
scredule one hour. now heard at 3
p. m, EDST. The Westchester
Choral Union were heard in an ex-
elusive CHS broadcast, Monday
afternoon, May IL Singer Marian
Anderson, was heard along with
Mayor LaGuardia on New York'S
station, WOR, Sunday. May 18
during the Il Am An American
Day ceremony. As has been re-
ported to you in most of the papers
Dorothy Maynor, was the guest star
singer on Andre Kostelanetz
Pause That Refreshes CHS series
sunday, May 10. and LangStor
Hughes, the noted Negro poet. par
tlcipated in the Of Men and Books
BROADCAST, Saturday, May II, via
Columbia Orchestra leader, King
Kolax, received the break of his
lifetime when he took over Lone
Hampton's stand at Chicago's
Grand Terrace and the WBBM-
Obs airwings seven nights week
Station WMCA. assembled stars
on Broadway and radio with Can
ada Lee, featured player of ma
tive Son" as NC for its Specia
program Saturday, May II, givel
to publicize local Boxing Bouts y
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
Rv HAROLD JovIEN FOR AMP

OBy HAROLD JOVIEN FOR AMP
Back in the radio linelight is
that famed vocal group, The Mills
Brothers. who are especially we'll
known for their limitations of a
full orchestra merely by the use OF
their own voices The boys opened
an engagement at the Capitol
Lounge in Chicago and are now
heard over W-G-N and the Mutual
network each Tuesday and Thurs
day from 1890 to 10:45 p. m.
(CBSTD.
1t has been long and hard
climb for the four boys. When they
were eight years OLD. they were
reprimanded for swinging" hymns
in church choir, when they were
about Is they were singing with
an orchestra for a few dollars a
week. and even when they started
in radio in Ohio they sang about
ten times week for an average
salary of about SIS a week per
man. It was only after they went
to New York and were heard by an
advertising agency executive who
was greatly impressed by the boys
method of initiating musical in
struments in novel arrangements
that they began to break into the
big time and receive nationwide
recognition on radio network
shows.
Three of the present aggregation
Donald, lead singer; Harry, bar
ttone and Herbert, tenor-were in
the quartet when it started years
ago in Piqua. Ohio The fourth
charter member John. died a few
years ago and has been replaced
by the brothers father. John Sr.
basso who taught the boys how 10
sing.
The name mills Brothers" has
long been associated in the public
mind with the technique of musi-
cal instrument impersonation by
the human voice The method
originated by the four singers, was
discovered by accident. One trum-
pet player in "the band became
suddenly i'll. Donald filled in by
Initiating trumpet tones with his
own, voice. It sounded so good the
other boys tried it. each imper-
sonating different instrument.
They blended their voices together.
and thus was born the style which
years later was to bring them fame
IN the largest cities in the United
States, Europe. Australia and IN
7ia. The quartet can now mimic
the tuba. saxaphone. trumpet,
trombone. clarinet, basSoon and
oboe.
That outstanding Decca record
ing Jam band of Louis ord'an's is
featured with the Mills Brothers
both on the air and nightly at
the Capitol As the Mills Brothers
also record for Decca. it is expect
:, ed that they will soon join up with
JordanS crew on several record
sides.
ROCHESTER'S DEBUT
Comedian Jack Bennys recent
tenth radio anniversary celebration
brings to mind how his star stooge,
Rochester, came into being.
When Benny's program original
ed on a mythical streamliner max
ing a mythical trip to Los Angeles
in 1897, a pullman porter wnc
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31

from Van Buren, Burns said his
father had remarked and it was
his step-mother who. had resorted
to discriminatory practices against
Negro tourists
The incident gained national
publicity a month ago when MIS-.
Mah1e Lorenz, local beauticlan,
and q party of friends last March
Is, stopped at the Burns home,
like other tourists, to be shown
through the home and obtain SOU
venirs. Throughout a wide vicinity
Of the home numerous signs urged
tourists to "visit Bob Burns home
and receive a souvenir"
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
CENTER NAMED
BULLOCK HALL"

CAMP CLAIBORNE La.--(ANP)
The recreation hall in the 367th
infantry area at Camp Claiborne,
La. has been designated Bullock
halP'. This action was approved
by Maj. Gen. F. A. Walsh upon the
request of Col. Raph c. Holiday,
commanding officer of the 367th,
to honor the late 1t. Thomas J.
Bullock, the first officer of the
roGment to meet death at the
hands of the enemy during the
World Wars -,
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
OBSERVE 19oTH BIRTHDAY

DETROIT - (ANP) - For Zoe
years Negroes have played an inn
portant role in the religious life
of this community. Just six years
after Michigan was admitted to
statehood, the A. M. E. church was
organized in the city and pastored
by the late Richard Allen, original
founder of the AME church. Mich
igan came into statehood in 1853
and on May 10, 1841, Bethel church
began its services So last week the
church was in the midst of cele-
hrating a century of religious prog
reSs.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31

Woody German konWs how to in
1ect a sharp ensemble over solid
rhythm to sell such a pop tune
as G'BYE NOW on Decca, and he
gets this columns plaudits. Other
side is UNTIL TOMORROW. rem
dered slow and romantically. ....
Sonny Durham returns to the
waxworlSs with his skyriding trum-
pei On the Bluebird of MIGHTY
LAX A ROSE and UNDER
STAND, Pleasing, but not i,npor-
tant.
Mildred Bailey knocks another
home run for Decca with her
famous ROCKIN' CHAIR and
SOMETIMES I'M HAPPY, accom-
panied by the Delta Rhythm Boys
She sounds as if she has somebody
in mind on that tune Two bands
try MARIA ELENA. Gene Krupa
plays it on Okeh with punch and
zest, Tony Pastor sings it mainly on
Sluebird. Krupa's turnover, A
RENDEZVOUS IN RIO, has q
Spanish accent. The Pastor platter
mate. MADE UP MY MIND, is
plenty warm with the leaders
tenor sax getting off. However,
neither disc will shake the
world d. Bob Crosby turns his at
tention to the new Ellington opus
FLAMINGO. on Decca and start
! Eddie Miller's tenor It's nice and
moody but the Duke need not
worry. Companion tune is FAR
AWAY MUSIC. strictly commercial
stuff.
I Except for an unsteady voice.
Yack Taylor is @, powerful and
remarkable blues singer on MY
MELLOW MAN and KNOCKIN'
| MYSELF OUT, Decca. There's ex-
cellent guitar on the first sound
ing somewhat like Teddy Bum. 8.
Little Bill Gather is strictly barrel
house on YOU DONE RANKED
YOURSELF WITH ME, on Okeh.
| Will I1OIlGy Lllll bdJClll5 ULlt OOoSlC
woogie piano in the background
Coupled is MOONSH1NE BY THE
KEG, a bad luck blues with Hill
picking some murderous minor
chords.
The Florida Kid, real blues
shouter from way back, cuts loose
on BABY. TAKE ME BACK, fea.
turing fine boogie woogie piano
and I do mean fine plus BACK
LOG BLUES, somewhat double
meaning Bluebird - But for
off-color lyrics, Peatie Wheatstrav
has the floor this week on Decca
with MY LITTLE BIT and ]
DON'T FEEL SLEEPY. There an
earthly harmonic going along. The
Five Breezes are heard on the
BlUebird of SWING1N' THE
BLUES and WHAT THE MATTER
WITH LOVE and they do a com
mendable job.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31

behalf of the Harlem Chiloren's
Camp Fund
Among these heard during the
hour long salute we're: VIC. Han
dy, Bill Robinson, Una Mae Car
lisle, Eddie Breen, Maxine Sulll-
van. Sister Tharpe. Hazel Scott,
Helena Horne, Kenneth Spencer,
Characters, Palmer Brothers, and
Eddie South. Music for the Occa
sion was furnished by Erskine
Hawkins.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
Mrs. Roosevelt Gives Blessings To CoIored Conductor
Bob Burns In
Jim Grow Rap
After Protest

LOS ANGLES-(AN - Ac.
cording to his own statement taken
down word for word by Paul McGee,
local neWsrnan, Bob Burns is not
a party to any discrimination
shown colored at his home in Van
Buren, ARK. Noticeably touched
and with deep concern over Jim
Grow treatment accorded Negro
tourists, who recently visited his
former home in Van Buren,, Arkan-
sas, Burns, nationally known radio,
stage and screen comedian, on the
heels of the report of discrinina-
ton, ordered the home closed if
Negroes were not shown privileges
given other groups.
In q conference win Leon Wash
ington, local publisher and Herman
Hill. representative of an eastern
paper, last Wednesday, Burns
stated that he had not lived in the
that time. Since his departure
home fer 20 years and had not
noen back to Van Buren, during
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
372nd Band Thrills
NewJerseyHearers

CAMP DIX, ". J.-(ANP)-The
band of Boston's 372nd regiment
now stationed at Camp Dix, is
causing minor riot among cities
and towns in New Jersey and even
units in the camp itself. This crack
gand whose fame after its first ap-
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31
We Are Americans
Too Says Hand Y

NEW YORK-(ANP) )-Introduced
over station WMCA Saturday the
song. %We Are Americans Too.
published by the Handy Brothers
Music company, strives to focus
national attention on the part Ne
groes are playing in American
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-31

Words and music were written
by Andy F.azaf. Eubie Blake and
Charles l.. Cooke. Demonstrations
and quartet arrangements by
Cooke are also available,
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30
MAY THIRD FAVORITE ICE BREAKUP DATE

FAIRBANKS, April 25 - Pros pective early opening of navi- gation on the great inland water ways of Alaska has been slapped back by three days by snow storms and also a drop in temper atures which still grip the river ice in the wide area at Nenana, the scena of the Northland's ma jor ice breaking classic.
 The ice in the Nenana is still holding firm and there is little indication of the ice breaking soon.
 Officials of the great ice going out" contest report over S105,000 in the pool, meaning approximate ly $95,O00 to the forecaster or forecasters who make the guess as to the day, hour and minute of the breakup.
 The most popular date pre- dicted is May but it may be later.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30
Chamber Holds
 Noon Luncheon

The Board of Directors of the Northwestern Alaska Chamber of Commerce met in the North Pole Bakery. The minutes from the last meeting were read and ap- proved.
 A letter was read from the Fairbanks Chamb r of Commerce in which they returned check for SIG the amount raised in Nome to assist in fnancing the Goodwill tour to the States for Mss Alaska After discussion, on neion a Committee consisting of A. Polet Thos. Givar, and H C.. Miller has been appoint d t c27Rer with a ike Committee to be appointed by the Arctic Club +o decide what to do with the money.
 . A telegram was read from Dele gats Dimond in which he discloS ed the action pending in Wash irgton in relation to the appro- iris ton Of the U s. Geological Survey. After discussion, the Chamber wired to Lucy M. Gray eS, the representative of the Fair banks Chamb=r of Commerce now in Washington to uee her best efforts in contraction with the Delegate to obtain the sup rort of the U. s. Chamber of Commerce for increased apnro- p~iation fer the Geological Sur vev.
 Ser tary Polet called atten- ton of the Board that the An 0ual Meeting and the election of officers which Is 10 be held was postponed untl May 15 and sug- gested flat the Besrd take actio0 i1 relation t2 the c9miru elec- ti.r. The President will an r1erce a ncm;0atire eomuittae shortly 10 prepare a list cf names s2~ the coming election. The an ~raf meeting $ to Q held at the Nevada Grill on Thursday. May 15.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Note: All sailings subject change without notice)
 -es.- : M J. WILCOX, Agent
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Mrs. Bernie Knudsen, program chairman for the silver tea which is to be given tomorrow after noon at the home of Mrs. Wilbur P. Wood to finance the purchase of materials for British relief, announces the following num- bers:
 Piano solo, Norman Johnson
 Reading, Mrs. Robert Eaton
 Violin Solo, Wilbur P. Wood. Accompanist, Mrs Wilfred Bou- cher.
 Trio, Doris L. Smith, Mae Wal ton, Edith Hablutzel.
 An added attraction will be the reading of fortunes from tea leaves by Mrs. Loren Leech.
 A cordial invitation is extend ed to the ladies of the commun- ity to call between the hours of two to five.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Chief w. w. Lawes reports that Charles Wilcox, who was SC verely burned last Monday, has stated that he attempted to com init suicide. Wilcox, who was vsry Respondent, is reported to have said, that he climbed into the attic of his cabin, poured some gasoline over his head, wait ed a few minutes for it to run down onto his clothing and soak in, and that he then set fire to himself. The firs department ar rived at the scene in time to pre- vent Wilcox's reported plan of burning to death.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30
NAVY OFFERS AIR COURSE TO ALASKANS

Alaska youth interested in av- iatton will be given an opportun- ity to receive instruction and training at Pensacola, Florida, with the Naval Air Corps in the very near fu.ur=," according to Dr. William Davidson, examining doctor for the Flight Selection Board of the 18th Naval District, who passed through Juneau from Seattle last wezk.
 The doctor is on preliminary tour to make tentative arranga- ments for coming examinating board in the Territory.
 Men interested are asked to write Commander Bert Creigh- ton at the Naval Air Station in Ssattle for full particulars.
 According to the doctor, ap- plicants selected from Alaska will be sent to the Naval Air Station in Seattle for a 30-day preliminary flight training course receiving during that time $54 a month, subsistence, quarters and uniform. Then they will be plac ed on eligible lists for further training at Pensacola as vacan- cies occur. The time lapse before going to the Navy station in Flor ida may be from one to six months.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30
Airways News
WIEN ACTIVITIES

April 22 Pilot Sig Wien arriv ed from Fairbanks with express and the following passengers:
 Harry Palmer
 Gene Erickson
 Pilct Frank Whaley made a trip to Dahl Creek with Mrs. Herman Ingala and Pete Egraaf. He also made a trip to Taylor with Gene Erickson and Harry Palmer.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30
MIR oW ACTIVITIES

Pilot Sasseen arrived Nome from Anchorage yesterday with the following passengers: J D Huskins
 Fred Johnson
 Clarence Towner
 Helen Lehman
 Gus Bjornstadt
 John Topkok
 Gordon Mckenzie Sssseen is 10 fly to Anchorage tomorrow.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30
Aviation Cadet

Then the embryo f1ier is ap- pointed as an aviation cadet to receive one-year course in land and sea planes required of Naval Avjators. After the com pletion of the course, he receives a commission as an Ensign in the U. s. Naval Reserve and is or dered to duty with an aircraft squadron.
 Dr. Davidson said the examin- ing board will either be formed at Seattle and sent to tour South east Alaska and the Westward or will be formed at Sitka for the same purpose.
 Time before the board is form ed depends entirely on the num- Der of men in tha Territory inter ested in the training course.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Funeral servic s for Isaac Son ny Wheeler. who was accident ally shot and killed last Wednes- day by a playmate. were held to day at the Eskimo Methodist Church. The services w-re con- ducted by Rev. w. P. Wods.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Wanted Employment - to re- plenish travelling funds for Alas ka tour. Will work in cannery, bakery, kitchen, laundry, school, or what. Miss Jean Rathbun, Hart ford, Washington.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Mss Helen Lehman, formerly of Shrewsbury, Mass.,a new addi- ton to the staff of the Maynard Columbus Hospital, as a nurse, was an arrival from Anchorage NesterdaY.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Tuesday - Pilot Frank Whaley made a trip north with Tom Grov es for Candle and MT. Fellows fer Deering; Ray Mendenhall from Daering to Taylor end John from Candle to Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

The Nome Nugget carries sev- eral forms of printing blanks for your convenience - dredge logs, drill logs, mining deeds, placer and lode location notices, vouch- CTS.
The Nome nugget., 1941-04-30

Today Pilot Whaley made a trip 10 Coffee Creek with Harvey Grant and Slim Hornby. He also made a flight to Teller with Miss Stockton and express.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-14
WHAT'S WHAT ABOUT
SOCIAL SECURITY

How old are you? When were
you born? Can you prove it? That
"Old Time Religion" is paying
dividends in answering these ques-
tons for local residents according
to the Hagerstown Office of the
Social Security Board. In the vast
majority of cases, county applicants
age 65 or above, are turning to the
family Bible to establish date of
birth. The family Bible has proved
such ready source of reference
that it is automatically suggested
as the first source of evidence, and
if, upon examination, the record ap-
pears authentic, it is accepted by
the Board without additional sub
stantiating evidence
The old family Bible has sud
denly come into it's own; attics are
being searched, trunks emptied, and
relatives visited. In some cases fam
lily arguments are narrowly averted
since the person having the Bible
does not wish it to leave his or her
possession even for a brief period.
Bibles of all shapes, sizes, and even
languages are being resurrected,
according to Mr.. Charles E. Bailey.
Manager Of the local office. Many
have accumulated the dust of the
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-14

years and in some cases the owner,
apparently feeling some degree Of
guilt, hastily explains that a more
modern edition is used for daily
reading. Some callers proudly state
that they still use the old family
Bible.
Proof Of age is becoming a seri-
Gus problem. 1t is being demanded
by schools, defense industries, and
the Government in connection with
employment, and many of the gov
ernmental programs.
For example, while most people
think of the Federal Old-Age and
Survivors Insurance Program, bet
ter known as Social Security, in
terms of age SIS, the following speci-
fic ages are critical: 16, IS, 81, %,
go, and 65. In the case of children
who might be beneficiaries, proof
Of age is necessary for any such
children below the age of IS. Be-
tween 16 and IS the children must
be attending school. Age II and %
are critical with respect to the
young wage earners' insured status.
and in figuring his average monthly
wage, Age SO enters the picture in
the case of marriage, with particu-
lar reference to stepchildren.
No particular problem is present
ed in those cases where date of birth
occurred after 1898, the year when
State records began. These records
are fragmentary to July 1912, since
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-14

which date they are relatively COM
plete. However, there are some
young people who find it difficult
to prove their age because a birth
certificate was never issued.
With the passage of time, some
persons might find that the ques-
ton Of proving age has become ag-
gravated rather than simplified. The
family Bible as an institution has
passed with time, and where it has
disappeared prior to the beginning
of State records in 1898, some per-
sons will have proof of age" head
aches.
Insurance policies, fraternal, mar
riage, and voting records, and other
too numerous to mention are all
acceptable sources of evidence, but
the best runs a poor second to the
family Bible.
Regardless of age. the local Social
Security Board believes it is not
too soon to begin work on proving
it. You may need it unexpectedly
and on short notice. Any evidence
that can be found now should be
preserved.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1941-03-14
Home

The dearest place on earth should
be
A little spot called home,
One shouldn't find dearer place
Wherever he may roam.
The sunshine should be brighter
there
The air much balmier too.
For we know the blue of heaven
In a home should filter thru.
If love is deeply seated
The home indeed's secure,
A nation built on such a rock
For ever will endure. =:
A home with loves the ballast
To keep a Nation fair,
A man will fight for home if love
Is deeply anchored there
Harry Troupe Brewer