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The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

and his orchestra, at the Earle
Theatre, Philadelphia drew 22,500;
Henry Busse at the Capitol The
atre, Washington, crossed $4,000
and Clyde Mccoy at the Lyric IN
dianapolis lured $4,000 through the
tickets.
Harold Cohen, distinguished critic
for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette and
Variety correspondent stated in his
review for the latter publication:
Stanley hasn't gone in for colored
shows for a couple of years and
management couldn't have picked q
better cne to get them started
again. Cab CalioWay's snappy unit
is typically Cotton Club and a typi-
cal Cotton Club revue is bargain
for any film house" Galloway HIM
self still packs a wallop with his
imitation of a whirling dervish has
a band that sells his hi-de-ho stuff
to a fare-thee-well and grows in
stature as a Snowman with the pass
ing years. He's definitely a singu-
lar personality and could probably
take a gang of second rate street
musicians and sell them long
While in Pittsburgh, Cab made a
change in the personnel Of his Or
chestra adding Jonah Jones to the
trumpet section in place of Mario
Bauza.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Hymn To The Sun Draws
Capacity Audience;
Critics Praise Operetta

Mexico. Mrs. ESSie M. Groves, ac-
companied by Mrs. Frances Chat
man, directed the chorus, which
was led by Miss Lue Esther War
rem and Hampton Barker.
Stanley Morgan, Emperor Monte
yuma, whose name comes directly
from history, played well his part
as he was guided by Ancient Ones,
led by zapotic, Logan Scott.
The villain Of the operetta,
Harold Minnifieid stole the show
with his fastidious dancing, bring
ing out his desire to warn and
seek vengeance for their sacrifices,
which were made of the beautiful
princess, Azurara, Miss Helen Dem-
cry and prince, AKA, which was
played by Thomas gilbert.
The Sun Priestess, Miss Gath
crime Washington, beautifully be-
decked, emphasized through her
speech the true virtues, which
will teach memorable lessons to the
vast audience.
The Moon Priest, Othello Rem
froe, with his slaves, eight girls
beautifully dressed in beaming at
tire, emblematic of the moon made
a colorful picture as they danced
showing their authority, which re-
suited from an evil spell cast on
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

Harlem, the city within a city,
where a maze of pipes, conduits,
tltnnetS. endorsements, are not
only a branch the worlds largest
and richest city-but remained q
mystery. When the city starts to
dig in the Negro sector, it's dig, dig,
dig. When at daybreak milk
wagons make their rounds, it's
truck, truck, truck. truck. The
Rhythmic bdat butcher, baker,
llon3ahoEeman, porter. and shoe
maker evidently had hand in
carving the career of a gentleman
Of Jewish extraction.
The Harlem moon. the sindens,
bars and grills, that operate as a
complete part Of the Black Belt,
Though playing slot particular
part, lend color to the picture I am
about to paint A vivid description
of the man, Moe Gale, who is re-
Sponsible for the success of a
great many of Americas leading
colored artists.
Genial Moe Gale, whom B'way
critics, columnists, and Greenwich
Villagers aloke label Harlem g
white father is credited with, by
far and large degrees, the success
Of The -Four Ink Spots, Ella
Fitzgerald, Elrslline Hawkins, Lucky
Millinder, AL Cooper's Savoy Sui
tans, and, I've learned, too, that
since under the Gale banner Tiny
Bradshaw has become a box Of
flee hit with his celebrated rhy-
thmic band.
Everyone knows by now how the
late Chick Webb was brought forth
by Gale and, how upon the death
of the King of the Drums Ella
Fitzgerald inherited the band. But
do they know that it was Gales
management that saw in Cat
Galloway one of the greatest at
fractions in the business? The King
OF Hi-De-Ho with his band. The
Missourians, originated from the
Savoy Ballroom-the cradle OF
swing.
Every well-Known phrase of mo.
dern dancing was first successfully
! committed on the dance floor o1
Harlem's Home of Happy Feet
| where rich NJ Door alike have RIB.
bed elbows and cut rugs" in typi.
cal Harlemese fashion. Oodles ano
oodles Of space could be taker
up to tell just how Gale, aided b.
his brother, Tim, made the Savoy
Ballroom and its attractions boz
office hits The writer feels BY
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Negro Album Is
Plan Of Negro
Recording Co.

NEW YORK CITY-(S N SIT
IS believed that the Asch Recording
Studios, lit West 46th Street,
New York City, are about to pub
lish the Cavalcade of the Ameri-
can Negro-on records. This should
be of interest not only to the whole
Negro race, but to every American
as well.
The records are of educational.
cultural and Of entertainment val
lie. The Script was written by Miss
Mercedes Gilbert of radio and
theatre fame, and tells the history
of the American Negro from 1919
to the present day. The mother of
the Negro race is narrated by Miss
Gilbert and the voices of her
children are portrayed in songs by
the Jarahal Choral Glee Club
which provides the musical back
ground. Naturally the story in
cludeS names famous in American
history; as Crispus Attuck, James
Eland, Phyllis Wheatly, Harriet
Tubman, Booker T. Washington,
Frederick Douglas, DR.. Carver,
Mary Mcleod Bethune, the late
James Weldon Johnson, etc.
The records, four in all, will be
released in Album form and each
side of a record will have a COM
plete story of the epoch it repre-
sents. The Book series will Gave
the advantage Of a supplementary
historical continuity
This Album will sell for SO. so
after publication. These recordings
are under the supervision of Mr..
M. Asch, Recording Engineer.
Leroy Collins, well known news
paper man and radio producer and
announcer, has been added to the
staff of the Asch Recording Studios
as Press Relations Counsel and
Press Representative for Miss Mer-
cedes Gilbert
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
28-Year Old Pianist Returns
From Triumphant Cuban Tour

exclusive Aetenas club, one of
Havana's finer cultural groups
Maestro Roig heard the young Ne
gro there and extended him the
invitation to play at the symphony
concert.
So pleased was Maestro Roig
with the reception given his dis
covery, he has invited Mr.. Logan
to make another trip to Cuba to
appear in recital.
Mr.. Logan plans to give several
concerts in this country before re-
turning to Cuba where he won ac-
claim as an artist of the first water.
Retiring and modest, Mr. Logan
was loathe to show the magnificent
tributes paid him by the Havana
critics, all of whom agreed that
he is one of the coming pianists.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
BY LENA LEVINE

ATLANTA, Ga.-(SNS)-
A large and appreciative audi
ence filled the City Auditorium
Monday night to witness Richard
Jefferson's original operetta,
Hymn To The SUM-" which was
successfully presented by students
Of Booker T. Washington high
school.
An overture, rendered by an
orchestra of thirty-live pieces, dr.
rected by Earl A. Starting, opened
the colorful, thrilling Operetta,
which received the loudest acclaim
Of the music critics and dramatists
present.
Miss Helen Barnett, read with
force and eloquence the prologue,
which gave brief summary of the
story, which is destined to become
one of the most popular in litera-
ture.
The theme of the operetta was
carried out effectively by large
chorus, representing the citizens Of
the Aztec race, ancient people Of
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

NEW YORK-CTYP)-T is no
longer anything daring about the
degree of dress. It's simply practical
to just fall in line. Go when you
hear tell of 'jitterbug' pants mot
to be confused with jitterbug danie)
you need not be the bashful one
nor need you make m apology for
this accent as expressed, first, by
Harlem's younger generation of the
male sect. They speak for them
selves and for you, in terms of
authenticity.
Made with any knee or bottom
desired; this new style in pants
wear has swept the country to be
sure. You might even borrow a
slang paraphrase and tell others,
that "The cats have become peg
conscious"
The Rug Cutter (keen looking
window pane tweeds) not only pep
you up but, hep" you in the same
direction. 4 snappy fine belt to
match and with reverse pleats that
give you a sporty lock. The Killer
Diller the Buckingham, the Artistic
crat, the Champ. the New Yorker
and the Harlem Strutter all are
made of solid" colors and stripes
Swinging, sagging they are as the
lads n gals put it in the groove.
We came upon Jimmy Marshall
| the stylist of this new unique flashy
trend, in Lewis pants shop in the
heart of Harlem next to the Har-
lem Opera House. Jimmy himself
garbed in jitterbug array was keen
What kind Of pants are you
sporting now Jilnmy?" we inquired
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Major Wright Starts
Racial Radio Forum

Goodwill Forum" broadcast from
his own studio, through the facil-
ties of WPFN.
The studios are in the building of
the Citizens and Southern Bank
and Trust company and is sponsor
ed by the bank and the Haitian
Coffee Products company. Many
celebrities were on the first pro-
gram which lasted for 80 minutes
and Major Wright told the purpose
of the Goodwill Forum" as fol-
lows:
ITO afford a forum on the prob
lens of the Negro race, to pro-
mote better race relations between
white and colored citizens to pro-
mote the best interests of "olir city
and nation" to encourage business
and thrift to give young people an
opportunity tc learn broadcasting,
and to encourage national defense.
The speakers spoke around the
theme Racial Progress and Inter
racial Goodwill" They were the Rt,
Revs. David II. Sims, bishop of the
AME church; r. r. Wright, bishop
of the AME church, who flew LOCO
miles to be present for the pro-
gram; c.. C. Alleyne bishop of the
AME Zion church; the Revs. D. w.
Henry of Tindley Temple Methodist
church, w. c. Williamson of White
Rock Baptist church, and E. Wash
ington Rhodes. editor Of the Trib-
une.
Sunday night the second pro-
gram will be dedicated to Women
in the Development of Industry"
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

tenOr-saX.
Frank Lewis Of Lexington Ky,
tenOr-SaX.
All of these double on the clari-
net and feature quintet of clari-
nets one Of the main features Of
each appearance. In the brass
section are the following: ...
Richard CDuKe) Garrett of Hot
Springs, Ark, trumpet
Durward Snead of Paducah, KY,
trumpet.
Harold Neighbors of Chicago
trumpet.
All are featured trumpet players,
with Harold Neighbors doing the
first work.
Leon Wilson of Paducah, the one
trombone player and plays plenty
for trombone. At intervals Neigh
bors and Garrett assist in this con-
nection with alto-French horns.
In the rhythm section are:
Jimmy Jones Of Chicago, piano.
Roscoe Beach of Chicago, bass
violin.
James Condell of Louisville,
guitar
Dewitt Corbett of Chicago
drums.
Earl Hodgens, Campbellsvillt
(KY. does the vocalizing for the
Collegians.
1t is these boys who have thrilled
fans all over the state with their
smooth music. Meet the best band
in the State of Kentucky - the
Kentucky State Collegians.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
kentucky State
CoIIegians Say
Band Is Best

FRANKFORT, KY (SNS) -
The Kentucky State Collegians,
having played in practically every
outstanding night spot and hotel
in the state, are now planning a
tWo-Week tour that will take them
out of the state. At present the
boys are scheduled at the Univer-
sity of Louisville, Henry Clay Hotel
Wouisville) Male High School,
Rugby University, School, Casa
Madrid Ballroom All of Louis
ville), and other places of promi-
hence.
Recently Wilberforce Univesi-
ty and Tennessee State have
challenged the claim of the KY
Staters of possessing the best
college band. Arrangements are
under way now to have Kentucky
States band meet the Wilberforce
Collegians at Lexington in a bat
tie of music. The Kentucky State
Collegians expect to meet Tennes-
see State at Nashville when they
make their tWo-Week tour.
The band is composed of 13
players and vocalist. Three are
five saXophonists, namely:
Arthur White of Cincinnati
James Taylor OF Chigamo, third
leader and first alto saXophonist
Alto-sax and wizard of the clari
net.
Aldwin Scott of Chicago, bari
tone-SaX.
Newman Terrell of Birmingham
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

now you know all this anr hasn't
forgotten his promise to foster a.
trip to the Big City for any one
who has been in the dark up to
now upon this particular subject.
Responsible for giving Harlem
and the world one of the finest
bathrooms. d. taking away tire alb
surd dancehaH of long ago when
fist-fights and bottle-throWing
topped an eventful evening. Gale,
though not responsible, direct Or
indirectly, has heard more jive
lingo I believe than any living
human. Testing with this likeable
sort Of fellow, who is one OF my
favorites because he is of our
epoch, this writer quipped
"Whatcha putin out M ?" The
retort proper came in a flash,
Rhythm. do you dig Ted?"
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Offer Joe Louis
$4,000 Guarantee
To Meet Bettina

MIAMI (SNS) - Heavyweight
Champion Joe Louis Saturday was
offered a guarantee of $4,000 for
a title bout anywhere, anytime"
with Melio Bettina, former light
heavyweight champion. The pro-
posed fight is dependent on the
outcome of Bettina's fight with
Buddy Knox here Sunday night.
Jimmy Grippe, Bettina's mana
ger, said his fighter would meet
the champion in any city at any
time Louis and his promoters cared
to name. The money will be de-
posted in any bank Louis mana
gers wish, Grippos said.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
FOOTLITE
FLICKERS
(By ALVIN MOSES for AMP

NEW YORK, DIR. GODFREY
NURSE, seldom misses the better
Broadway Negro shows and thinks
''Cabin in the Sky" one of the
finest stage productions of the past
20 years. the good medico, pro-
duct of one of the best known
families in the West Indies. WON'T
discuss the subject to any great
extent j.. . ETHEL WATERS, ELLA
FITZGERALD, and some other
high priced thespians and enter
tainerS, shocking away to the. -
AUTCMAT to eat nightly so as
..not to offend, sprinkling OF
"blue-bloods" Chow do they get
that way0, who won't bar us
utterly as the Southern white man
honestly does. but, would rather
do it in a manner as to make us
detest him (thus wrote a Broad
way columniSt Of N. Y. Daily Mir
ror, whose salary is around $780,
coo ..yearly?) ..DONALD HEY
WOODS 'Eropisana', a backdrCp
of scenes in the spirited native
life of Negroes of Harlem and the
isles studding the Caribbean.
brought out no end of Harlemites
to the APOLLO THEATRE. from
the wings we checked down Virgie,
Bridgeport Spells Birgie-no less
DR.. Carter, Lucille (Phoebus, Va.)
Walker, the lovely peach-compleX-
ioned host at McDowell's 9Th Ave-
nue. Barbecue spot, r.. Margaret
QscngIrD Campbell. . Reggie
Cadillac Marshall, -. Mime Fu-
jana. the lass who 'takes care
of your domestic difficulties" with
a. potent black powder? ?.... Kitty
Ablaunche, the dancing Ill trick
you over saw who positively re-
fused to grow older. and raft
of sorors, fraternity brothers and
socialites. .. Brother Don, has
turned out a fairly good show.
which is being shown. RIGHT
WHERE 1T BELONGS IN ITS
PRESENT SUNDAY DRESS, and
that is Harlem. -. not Broadway.
May the powers of heaven hasten
the day when NEGRO PLAY
WRIGHTS can devote their un-
questioned abilities to shows that
EXALT the Negro, rather than
those that Broadway producers in
sist their patrons demand, plays
in which =. NEGROES ARE
Externally BUTTONS. OR DE-
GRADED. IGNORANT SOPS. 49,.
BILLIE HOLIDAY can NO longer
be sure of from 1our to five cur
tain calls anymore. in some
unexplainable manner, this Creole
looking charmer has lost her gall
cry gods? ...... COUNT Basic
has one of the smoothest radio
voices we've ever had the pleasure
of listening to-. NORMAN Asst
WOOD lent his booming baSSo to
Harlem for a week and the boys
and girls want him back for an
other Care you listening, Marshall
and Schiffman?. 80. SISTER
THARlPE comes in for Il knock
from a lady reader Newark, N. JD
of this column who says in part.
THAT Sister Tharpe should either
stick to the nightclubS and thea
tiers, or-the House IF God Maybe
shell think / should mind my own
business, and I III turn think, she
should not fool with COIFS BUSI-
NESS. Mary T.. Foster Newark's
First Colored Presbyterian church
parAshoner. (Whew;.- STELLA
and PAPO, recently ccported Gu
ban Rhumba team. rater, by this
column, the finest ever to show
in America; were nozed-out as the
jive-artists say because their
satiny dark skins offended a few
Negrophcbes who hold controlling
stock interest in certain clubs who
think in terms of Hitler's Aryan
doctrines. volta lifc mates. .Wot
an existance: See yer lOLg about
inidnitC.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Nelson Logan Draws Glowing
Tributes From Havana Dailies

Minor. The concert was held in
the Teatro Auditorium and every
seat in the house, which holds
5000 persons, was taken. MI. Logan
received an ovation after his rem
dition and was forced to respond
with several encores, taking his
numbers from the works Of modern
Cuban composers.
A. graduate of Howard School OF
Music in 1888, Mr.. Logan went to
Cuba to do some research and
study in Cuban music. While there,
one night he entertained at the
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

WASHINGTON, D. CLAMP
Fresh from musical triumphs in
Cuba where he was the featured
guest on a program of the Havana
Symphony of 80 pieces, Nelson Lo-
gan, q year old Negro pianist
brought with him glowing tributes
from the leading Cuban dailies.
AS a part Of the regular winter
series of concerts. Mr.. Logan was
invited to appear by Gonzalo Roig,
conductor of Cubas most famous
symphony, and for his selection
played the Vreig Concerto in A
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-(ANP)-
Major r. R. Wright, Sr who has won
recognition after recognition as a
successful teacher, soldier banker
and procurer of the first U. S..
stamps to feature Negro added a
new, contribution to Philadelphia
last week. when he initiated his
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
:Ttterbug' Pants Haze
Style Grip On Harlemites

inally for youth but, adopted by
many elders as well.
When you hear the cats wall,
wet yor putin out Jack?"
Flip back with Gimme some
skin!" But be sure that you're a
iitterbug who can dance the Jit-
terbug, and by all means Che a hep
ster) sport Jitterbug pants.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Crown Queen

DETROIT, Michigan-(WNS)-
Governor Murray D. Van Wagner
will be on hand at the beautiful
Dance Paradise, 664 Adams E. on
Friday, March IA to crown the
queen of Democracy, climaXing a
contest and dance sponsored by
the Michigan Federated Demo-
cratic Club.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

this radio SERIES" said the Com
missioner Much Of this informa-
ton is not available in textbooks
and in general reading matter, yet
it is the type Of information that
could help to Improve race rela-
tions and aid in solving many
rroblems of majority and minority
groups"
SEEK ASSISTANCE
The U. S. Office of Education
will have the assistance Of tech
nical advisory committee in devel-
oping the series of radio programs.
and is seeking advice and sugges-
tons from Negroes throughout the
United States to be considered in
making further plans.
To be included in the series will
be the Negro's participation in:
music. literature art, religion, eX-
ploration, invention, scientific re-
search, agriculture, industry. labor.
education. civil and military serv-
ice, theatrical and sports activities
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

them by Iarasca.
Gesturesque Grotesque, girls anc
boys, performing most unusua
stunts, entertained the large audi
ence with their novel pranks
which displayed unusual talent
among the students.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Killer-Dillers, Buckingham
WIFI Join In Easter Parade

"Oh, these" he calculated they're
Lewis latest. tagged the Bobcat
Drape."
There you have it In short an
exclusive creation Of q variety orig
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
JEWS o. :
'T|1EA''TlI'' T RES
Genial Moe Gale
Called ''Father''
BY TED YATES

NEW YORK-(TYP)-Tel me the person who man, wom-
child that has heard tell of Hares Savoy Ballroom
and this writer will arrange the trip this great metropolitan
city for the 10th Century Nip Van Tnke paid
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15
Neqro Contributions TO American Life To
Be Dramatized In RosenwaId Radio Series
CaIiver Prepares
Program Script

WASHINGTON D. C.--(SNS)-A series Of educationa
radio programs planned by the L. S. Office OF Education
financed bv Rosenwad Foundation grant will draaze Negro
contributions American life.
The Phoenix index., 1941-03-15

The programs, to be. broadcast
nationally. will portray the role
Negroes have played in American
education, art, science, Industry
and other fields of endeavor. u. 5.
Commissioner Of Education John
W Studebaker reported.
The radio series is being prepar-
ed under the general direction Of
Ambrose Caliver, U S. Office of
Education Specialist in the Educa-
ton of Negroes, and William D
Boutwell,, Chief, Division of Radio,
Publications, and Exhibits.
TO BE TRANSCRIBED
Plans for the project call for
prescriptions of the programs for
use in schools, colleges and by To-
cal radio stations. The transcript
tions, and radio scripts revised as
lesson units and study guides, are
expected to be used by both white
and Negro schools in courses or
units of instruction about Negroes
in the United States.
Commissioner Studebaker said
that this is most important I'M
dertaking of the U. S. Office of
Education in behalf of all Negroes
who have had a part in the devel-
opment of our national culture.
''We shall do our utmost to re-
port accurate and full information
! about constructive activities and
accomplishments of Negroes in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-02
! Crash Drivers
Arrested

David Balog, "a of Carleton,
Mich. was arrested for reckless
driving after his car struck Joseph
Garfield. As. Of 9473 Dearborn ave-
nue.. while Garfield was, crossing
Dearborn avenue near Barron ave-
nue.. Patrolman John Moralee said
Balog's windshield was dirty and
the car brakes were defective.
Henry G Love. Al, of 1923 Ray
mond street Dearborn Township
was arrested by sheriffs deputies
on a charge of drunk driving after
his car collided headon with an
other vehicle in lakewood avenue
near Southfield road. Ecorse Town
ship. seriously injuripG Loves two
children and the driver of the
other car.
The injured. all in Eloise Hos
pital. are Henry Love jr. II;
isabelle Love. 10. and George
Sucharski- of e5 Catherine street,
River Rouge. driver OF the other
car
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-02
10 Ask
For Detectives

Prosecutor William E. Bowling
will ask Commissioner Frank D..
Eaman today to assign detectives
TO the prosecutor office to handle
Blue Sky law violations, and SINH
lar offenses.
No police have been attached to
the prosecutors office since former
Prosecutor Duncan c. McCrea be-
came involved in an argument with
the police department over them
and ordered them back to their
own department.
Bowling said he will also talk
over the entire law enforcement
situation with Eaman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-02
Boo and Hoo
First Twins of '4I-Boys
Are Going 1t Justify

The first set OF twins born in
Detroit this year today are bawl-
ing Justify al the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Crump, at 1894
Schoenherr avenue.
Born yesterday at $40 and $50
p. m. respectively, young James
and Charles Crump are the latest
additions to Crumps family of six
children.
Mrs. Mary Crump, 40, gave
birth to the boys at her home.
6 Crump, AZ. IS a machinist IN an
automombile plant.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-02
Fatal Al
Model Samples 1t; Finds
1t Bad ). Ends Her Life

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-(1NS)-
Dorothy Derenet %, a model,
sampled the New Year-two hours
and a half of it-and found it
unbearable. So she killed herself
in a hotel room with pistol
which she said in a farewell note
was a gift from the man she
loved. She was found in the room
of Irwin Alexander, musician. A
note addressed to him spoke OF
his having given her the gun and
added:
1.-THE New Year is more than
I can hear"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-02

Beebe. New York columnlst:
George p. Rea. president of the
New York Curb Exchange Guy
Lombardo. orchestra leader: DR.
Gordon Green. New York physl-
clan: Frank L. Andrews. president
of the Hotel New Yorker; Paul
Y. McNutt.. federal social security
administrator and Omar KAN,
Hollywood dres, designer.