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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-08-01

Issued Weekly at s2s Market Street
Telephone 1895 Hamilton, Ohio
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
Zion Leaders Enjoy
Pullman In o. Dixie

Adams Church Extension Secre-
tary of the same Denomination,
took advantage of their citizenship
rights the very next day following
a far-reaching United States SUI.
preme Court decision, in the case
of Hon. Arthur W. Mitchell, lone
Congressman in the House of Rep
resentatBVe. Who successfully
fought scrimination, humiliation.
and diabolic discrimination, prac-
ticed by railroad companies, and
other public carriers of passengers
to the end that Chief Justice
Charles Evans Hughes, himself,
rendered the decision that Negro
passengers may have separate
places. but the Interstate law,
the law of American Democracy,
demands unequivocally equal ac-
commOdation
All Negroes travelling should
make definite preparation to en-
Joy from now or the facilities made
assured by this historic decision
of the nations highest court.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
To Probe Fatal Beating
OF Harlem Entertainer

brutal beating of Grant O. PalP
Harlem dancer, who died Sunda'
April II in Bellevue hospital, 40
hours after he had been arrested
the New York branch of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People will make
an Investigation of the case. The
branch's investigation was also re-
ouested by the sister of the deao
man.
In a letter to Police Commission
er Lewis J. Valentine, Lionel Bar
row, branch president wrote:
ut has been some time since
this body has had to take issue
with the police department concern
ing brutality. In the best interests
Of all concerned, we hope we shai
never to do so again" &
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
Ply NEIL DODSON

NEW YORK-(ANP)-Encourag-
ed by the box office successes OF
cabin In The Sky and Native
Son.. Broadway producers are
taking new interest in colored
shows. Colored actors have been
taking a pushing around for a
long time, but the l94l theatrlcai
season promises a new deal ana
With il new respect on the part
of white producers, for Negro tai
ent.
In past years there have been
only two names that actualiy
stood for big time as far as DOWN
town opinion was concerneo,-blii
Robinson and Ethel Waters. These
two veteran performers have hao
things their own way, figurativeiy
speaking. They have been 'he
mainstavs of Negro show business
on the Broadway boards; their
names on a marquee have meant
business at the ticket turnstlles.
Along came 'fCabin In The Sky"
with the magic name of Waters
heading the cast. But this time,
there was difference. A vivacious.
exceptionally talented young lady
bv the name of Katherine Dun
ham made her presence in the cast
something to be reckoned WITH
The spotlight no longer SHOWN
only on La Waters. Here's some
thing new and different, the
audience said, and Immediately
took the lovely Dunham to their
hearts. Here was a Negro perform
er with intelligence, looks, ana
acknowledged talent. Most of ALL
here was youth. new face
Miss Dunhams performance as
the trouble making Georgia BrCWn
in Cabin In che Sky proved her
ability as an actress; her dancing
creations proved her ability as an
artist. There Is talk along the
worlds most glamorous street
that katherine Durham will be
starred in a show in her own
right after "Cabin In The SKY
closes White producers are cast
ing searching eyes on Negro
theatrical talent these days. Ihey
are awakening to the fact thaH
youth must be served. and that
there is talent a plenty among cur
Younger actors and actresses.
No sooner had Cabin In Inc
Sky" shaken the dust of Mammal
tan from it's scenery and hit lor
the road. than another new name
flashed across the Broadway hoil-
1on with startling brillance,-
Canada Lee, the Bigger Thomas OF
Native Son."
Canada Lees portrayal in the
play is a masterpiece that every
fair authority connected with show
business has applauded with ferVor.
Lee is definitely an actor. not just
a. good actor, but an eXceptlonal
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
Business, Professional
Women Planning Seminar

c.. E. Lovelace, chairman Of
seminar. assisted by Mrs Helen
Whatley. Miss Lula Weeden, Miss
Catherine Smith and Miss Annie
Caudle; Miss Edwina Westmore-
land, chairman of the hostess COM
mittee,. assisted by Misses Mary
Young. Lola McCollum, Louise Will
liams, Matte Dorey, and Grethen
Jones: Publicity committee, MISS
Gertrude Furlowe, Miss Anna Ray,
Emistine Sellers and ANNE b.
Jackson, assisted by Miss Anna
Ray. Sammie Wells and Gloria
Fields.
Miss Irene Harris, general ad-
visor of the organization and Sec
retary of the YWCA, is urging AT
lantans to cooperate with this or
ganization to make the first semi
mar a most successful one.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
ATLANTA. Ga.-lSNSl

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
Beginning Saturday, May II,
and continuing through Sunday
May Is, the Business and Profess
sional Women Of the Phyllis
Wheatley Branch of the YWCA,
will hold it's first annual week
end seminar at the local YWCA
This seminar a new feature of the
organization will be centereo
around a discussion of the Negro
Business and Professional Woman
in the World of Today"
The seminar will include business
and professional women from sew
eral outstanding cities in Georgia
and Alabama, with open forum led
by outstanding business men and
women of Atlanta and Georgia.
The organization promises most
ENJOYABLE weekend with the CO.
operation of such persons as Mrs.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
Cabin II, The Sky And Native Son Pouring
Ne1u Blood Into Anenic Colored Shouu Business

were concerned, was the ability to
do what was expected of him. and
that was usually to entertain
rather than impress.
The success Of Cabin In The
Sky" and Native Son" shoald be
a boon to the anemic blood of
colored show business. Maxine
Sullivan in musical and TO pre-
sent Duke Ellington il show.
There are also rumors downtown
of new legitimate production for
fall. Broadway producers suddenly
have discovered a gold mine in
their own backyard. and if pres
ent indications hold true, will
hasten to capitalize on it.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

of Negro performer. They are both
Canada Lee and katherine Dun
ham have proved the capabilities
of Negro performers are n1t limit
ed to any one field. They are paw
ing the way for the ambitious
young actors and actresses of our
race now performing groups. A
song and a dance are no longer
sufficient within themselves to
capture success The two must be
combined intelligantly.
There was time when n Negro
actor wasn't expected to be able to
read lines effectively; his main
requisite, as Tar as white producers
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
Man Stabbed

TLANTA, Ga.--(SNS)-
A fight over girl early Satuf'
day morning precipitated in the
stabbing of Samuel Knuckles' ~
of &C Haynes street, NV city
police reported. Knuckles was
stabbed five or six times in unt
back it was stated. He Wouldn'
name his assailant to police OIL
ficerS.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
URGE PASSAGE OF BILL

WASHINGTON AMP Joseph
M. Trigg, president CT the Federal
Annuitants Relief association, urges
all interested parties to get in
touch with their Congressman and
request support Of the bill which
would pension the widows OF re-
tired civil service employees.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

i, enc. He's more than that. hes
great artist. Only those who have
seen the play can rightly appre-
ciate his Characterization SO emo
tionally perfect is his portrayal
that hes holds an entire audience
in his hand for two hours.
Lee is not a one-role man. am
certain of that. He has prepared
for his success, and now that It's
here, he will hold il. He will have
his choice Of script; from now on.
Broadway will seek his services.
Canada Lee and Katherine Dun
ham are examples of the new type
respected because they expect to
be respected.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

James Brown Unthank, 1910
graduate of Atlanta University
School of Social Work, has recent
Iv been added as case worker to
the staff of the Associated Big
Brothers and Big Sisters of Mary
land. Inc, Baltimore, Maryland. He
is also a graduate of Hampton In
stitute, native of Norfolk, Vir-
2inia. Before entering the Atlanta
School he served as a cashier of
Peoples Building and Loan Asso-
citation, Winston Salem, N. c., and
an agent in the Roanoke. Vir-
ginia District of the North Caro-
lima Mutual Life insurance Com
paDy,
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
TO AID RED CAPS

WASHINGTON Acting
upon complaints that the red cap
has been treated Jnfairly, the
senate labor committee Thursday
approved a resolutio authorizing
the wage-hoU administration to
conduct an inquiry into the condit-
ions affecting his wages and hours.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
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WORD WAS RECEIVED by
Arron Collins of 1914 E. Monroe
ST., of the illness of his uncle in
Coffeyville, Kan, Laurence, Cole
man was the house guest of Mrs.
Geneva Coleman, his mother, at
1929 E. Monroe ST., Sunday, and of
course she is all smiles. Since the
two operations within eleven days,
he has gained Eiree pounds.
GET YOUR PHOENIX Index
at the S. and M Grocery, Is Ave,
and Chihuahua, ST., and Johns
Drug Co, 20l f. Jefferson. st.
REV. r.. F.. FOYS> originally Of
Houston, Texas, arrived III the City
a few days ago, and is located at
l431 E jefferson. He expects to
make his home in Phoenix for a
while. He wroshipped with the
Friendship Baptist Church Sunday
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
To OFFER SUMMER COURSES

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo.-lANFl
Work at Lincoln University TINS
summer will be expanded to pro-
vide training. in courses allied with
the present national defense pro-
gram, Prof. S. F. Collins, di/ctor
Of the summer session announced
this week.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
NEW PRESIDENT VISITS MIAMI

elect of Haiti. M. Ellie LascOt, ar
rived here on a special PaI-Ameri.-
can clipper. He said that vast
lubber planting will be undertaken
in the republic under a agreement,
with the government OF the United
States
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

Under a new law exhibition Cf
foreign motion pictures in Chosel
has been limited to one half OF
the pictures screened in that month,
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

commerce and finance; Charles C. Williams Ger
man; DR.. Alethea H. Washington Education.
Third row: William B. West, dean of men,
DR.. Rayford w. Logan, history; DR.. Fred P. Watts,
psychology; DIR. Walter C. Daniel librarian.
Fourth row: Fred Wilkinson, registrar; DR..
Howard H. Long, education; Wiliston Lotion, his
tory; DR.. Ebert F. Cox, mathe tics DR.. Frarcis
c. Sumner, psychology
Fifth row: Jason c. Grant, English; Edwin r
RUSSELL Chemistry; Doxey A. Wikerson, educa-
ton Harry j. Walker, sociology; Harold Lewis
history Eugene c. Holmes, philosophy.
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

Twenty of the members of the Summer
School Faculty of Howard University We're absent
when the picture above made First row. LETT
to right: DR.. Marion Thompson Wright, Educa-
ton; Mrs. mabel Lindsay, social work; Miss Lii
liam Mitchell, public school music; DR.. J. St. Clair
Price, director of summer school; Dr. Eva Dykes
English; Miss Jane Williams home economies
Miss Gloria Rodriguez, Spanish.
Second row: Emmett E. Dorsey, POLITICAL
science; DR.. Ralph Bunche, political science; Frank
Snowden, classical literature and language; Will
liam Leo Hansberry, history; Jessie w. Lewis
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

NEW YORK-(SNS)-- Because
eyewitness accounts ard pollce
stories differ about the arrest and
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10
By REV. D. F. MARTINEZ

MEMPHIS, April 80 Around
7:45 am. Tuesday, April 29th, the
Frisco Lines pulled in its morning
train from Birmingham. Alabama.
Atlanta, Georgia. and other points
in the beautiful Grand Central
Station in this Memphis metropo-
lis. made famous by Ole Man
River" on the Mississippi where
Handy visioned his lines of lie
with this Dixie city as his inspira
tion.
To this city came two outstand-
ing Negro leaders to attend to
church business in Pullman. This
shouldn't be any particular news,
but it is big news when Bishop
Benjamin Shaw, d D., of the great
AME Zion church. the church of
Frederick Douglass and Mrs. Oscar
The Phoenix index., 1941-05-10

MRS. FEMME WELLS HOR.
TON, owner of East Lake affair
on arriving in the city April. Goth
shortly after alightng from the
train met with very painful. but
not thought to be serious accident
She sprained the right foot. She
has not been able to get OUT among
the many friends since her arrival
A visit from you will be much APP
preciated by her. AT present She
is located at S. 18th ST., between
Washington and Jefferson For
the past two years Mrs. Wells has
been residing in California. We
wish her a speedy recovery.
ELDER 7. C. ISLAND of Blyth,
Calf, was in Phoenix, on business
Friday and Saturday May 2, and
3. Mr. Jessie Knight Of 900 S. 6
Ave, returned Monday to work
at Ft. Huachuca to resume his
duties after little difficulty with
one of his co-Workers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-12

Never before has electric refrigerator of such quality
sold price low-under existing conditions do
how ii possibly again. This 1941 Coldspot
outvalues many other models under 1880! Check fea
lures, Observation-Disclosures buy no other!
SEARS STORES
Evening star., 1941-03-16

ENDOWED WITH VAST NASlc POWERS,
fR.kySTc CARRIES ON A CEASE
LESS BATTLE AGAINST THE ENEMIES
OF SOCIETY AMCN6 THEM A BRILLIANT
WOMAN SCIENTIST. on. .ELCRclA...
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-09-12

practices
with National Defense ,ur.A>>p~~9>
tiveyla labeled
in support of Defense
retailers
that yourself how We know that good
will forth And
that has been the goal of Pocomoke City business
economical rapd dis
buin The retail folk
the merchandise when
petive Only the United States has made such
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-09-12

exclusive of retailers But
recorded numerals No
vibrant they
exciting the first flight Numbers plainly
like him merchant They
well appreciate his judgment purchasing mercan-
disc for
confronted with
problem ts maintain good will in the face of
trends beond Pocomoke City
Ian to do by following this
the doctrine of "O Country First and Fore
2-To purchasing
prevent possible all the
merchandise both wholesale and retail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
'HOPEVILLE ROLLERS IN ACTION TONIGHT

The Hopeville Bowling League members will endeavor to topple the pins in earnest this evening at 9 at the Mattatuck Recreation Al- leyS.
 Although this is the fourth week coming up tonight (the past three being spent evening up team aver ages) the League opens officially, according to President "Vin" Dow ney with the following teams and their captains:
 A. Drexler, Capt.-p. Donnelly, A Scionti, F. Monti, J. DaLoia.
 E. Howard, Capt.-J. Rankin, M. ReiSs, J. Mazzarella, T. Margiotta.
 L. Osborne, Capt.-D. Pavone, J. 1Hzo, M. Perazelli, J. OLosky.
 V. Downey, Capt.-C. Desmaris, A. Meyers, E. Desmaris, H. Holler- an.
 c. Lewis, Capt.-F. Perazelu, c. Dick, J. Luddy, II. Bouffard.
 F. Foster, Capt.-C. BalS1s, c. Stier, A. Carta, J. Conlon.
 s. Monti, Capt.-P. Mucci, L. Murno, P. Kelly, G. Dayton.
 J. Kudzina, Capt-C. Vernale, L. somers, r. H%ward, J. Courtney.
 H. Pelletier, Caut.-J. ODonnell, N. Perazelli, c. Cichetti, w. Yeary.
 A. Flamer, Capt.-C. Armstrong, E. Trask, M. Kenney, P. Masstcotte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06

his own ability with the "shilaeah plus the manner in which he steadies down the Yank pitchers when they get in a jam, makes him @ great World Series nlaver where the cut for each winner this year will probably crowd $65oO per man. The second unsung hero is Coach Earl Combs of the Yankees who got Heinrich to first base in Sundays unbelievable ending thought the batter himself thought he was all through and the series was tied up again.
 In the first game, in a late inning, Wasdel was sent in to pinchhit. He is supposed to have missed a bunt signal then fouled the ball of toward the Yankee dugout Rolfe tearing over, eye on ball, very close to the dugout, where he might have been injured badly had he tripped or fallen in. Reese was on second base, watching Rolfe go after the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06

bah, and catch 1t. Dickey came over toward Rolfe and. as Red made the catch Reese started for third base to be in easy scoring position Dickey saw him make the break holered to Ro'fe who had his back to the diamond, to turn and throw to third, Rz- xuto covering. Rolfe whrled, set himself for split second and made perfect throw for the bag, doubling up Reese. It great play, but Dickey's part in 1t was overlooked and unknown at the time the play made,
 Yesterday, Combs saw Owen drop the third strike on Henrich yelled and waved to the batter to run hard for first base, which he made before Owen could get the ball there, being blocked of by police men who thought the game was over. Heads Up Baseball that proves why the Tanks are so tough to beatl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
YMCA GYM PROGRAM
 UNDER WAY FOR I04l

All regularly scheduled activities in the Physical Education Deart. ment of the Y. M. c. A. go into effect today with a variety of spec- ial interest groups and classes meet- ing.
 The first class this afternoon will be open lily swim period and then followed by lily gym class which VIII be under the directorship of Bob Parmelle. associate physical di- rector. This year MT. Parmellee will supervise and direct all lily, Gram- mar school, Tri-Y (EIigh School girls) and Girls Physical Education and Recreational activities.
 In the lily leagues competition, Touch Football will be played this evening starting at 6:30 between the Hilltops and Cadets Club teams.
 Business and Professional Men will start their first gyfa class which will meet on Monday ana Thursday of each week starting at 5:i5 D. m. The class will start off with some conditioning exercises and followed up by volleyball game. All condi- tioning exercises for Business Men. Young Men and Women will be accompanied by music furnished by that popular pianist Carl Copeland who for several years has been playing for the "Y." Joe Rimany. phyhical director will be directing all the classes previously mentioned. The Young Mems Athletic class will meet at 7:30.
 Business men will have the uo- portunity to receive swimming in- structions in the pool under the tutelage of George Galgauda, men and woEnen's swimming instructor. Business Men will get instruction Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7;S0 while the Women Tuesday evening starting at 6 p. m. through 9 p. m.
 Special interest groups meeting for the first time will be: Boine ct .. swimming team at 8:46 and weight lifting at 6.
 A schedule of the complete pro- gram of Physical Education actlyi- ties may be secured at the main desk tomorrow. A complete time schedule will be ct the main desk always. Individuals may telephone the Y to get this information also,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Yale Bulldog Recovers His Bite

With few players ten of them sOphomores IS to half time Virginia that looked figuring how to keep how much would bet against Yaes 1000 to 1? You could that high but would have be among the 200 believe that locking at the team periods the third quarter hour of play that made scoring twice. then continued and finally with thrilling 2 to 9 victory that should down athletic the greatest cOmbacks of all tme line the tcak and end by Chuck Woughby that had to victory Brooklyn faretched reminded the famous Yale that thrilling! Aud what start for new team and coach Emerson tSpke first head Yale grid history Penn
 
 
 The Yale Bulldog recovered his bite yeah, mani
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
PENNSYLVANIA
 STRONG AND SET NEXT IN BOWL
Behind 1920 at Half Time, Yale Shades Virginia
 2l.l0 in Thriller
By United Press

Yale university's chances of de- feating powerful Penn eleven this Saturday were improved immeas- urably today because of the fight, spirit, and morale which has devel- oped as result of the startling 2l-19 victory over Virginia Saturday.
 The Ellis looked like just another team during the first half against the strong Virginia team, which piled up a 19 to 0 lead, and seemed sure of victory.
 But, Coach Emerson Spike" Nel- son, Yale's first non graduate football leader, must have given the boys a talking-to during the half- time intermission, because, when they came out for the whistle, they were. another team. Two scores in the third period, and another in the fourth, were enough to overpower the Virginia team in 8 game which thrilled 22,000 spectators.
 Other Games
 Trinity kept its score ursullied by edging a strong Vermont eleven, 9 to 2, in a game played at Burling- ton. Trinity was heavily favored to win its third straight this Saturday against Worcester Tech.
 The U. s. Coast Guard Cadets, displaying one of their most power full teams in year, won their third straight Saturday by overwhelming Worcester Tech, 48 to o. The Cadets meet Rensselaer, this week.
 The University of Connecticut eleven lost its second straight this season by a narrow margin to Mas sachusetts State, 8 to 6. Connecti- cut meet Wesleyan this week end
 Wesleyan also lost its second in a row by dropping g. fairly close one to Bowdoin, 13 to 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Monday Sports Wash

showbo Alert the rather fancy moncker the Boston bulldog judged of the sanction held Silver Chalet Sunday with than fifty entries listed and Browns famous Million Dollar the female Emily puppy Billy
 
 doing first rate job with the wPA recaonal formed hiking ane Sundays and restoring interest in of the greatest known After IT practice Waterbury combine game Wnsted all places by the negligible 20 Sunday Meriden winning the terday 21 to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
BadmintOn
 Classes Open Today

The WPA recreational program for badminton classes started today at the Crosby High school gymna- sium with approximately the same program as last season.
 There will be classes and playing time for beginners and advance players from s to p. m. and from ' to Q D. m. from Monday through Friday, except Tuesday badminton from s to ! ?. m. only and no games on Wednesday night. There are no charges. equipment and instructions will be free to beginners. All are inc vited to register at the gym with "Bill" Queal and set Into the swing og the game which ls becoming the most popular Of Indoor sportg. Call or sexd in your name to Crosby High school.