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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02

THE RADIO WORLD
~ ISAAC JONES

through Saturday lat 10 am
and listen TO THE Happy People
Hours"
Remember Curley Bradley.
the funny man Of Club Matinee?
! know you can't forget him This
writer wonders II you knew that
Curley is member OF the famous
Ranch Boys Whether YOU did or
not. he listen the next
time the boys sing over the air.
waves and sec II you can catch
ola Curley Bradley's voice
II you have ever been 70 any Of
the Ford SUNDAY Evening Hour
broacass before the program left
the air) within the last four ears.
you will remember the announcer
OF that program Ron Gamble.
II you haven't seen the broadcast.
YOU viii probably recall that he was
an announcer on the staff Of WJR
Il you have missed his voice u
is because he is in the army now.
Well you viii recall that this
writer told you months ago that the
war would make many changes IN
your radio listening pleasure 49,.
and there are many more sacrifices
10 come. e.. many OF your favoriie
programe will leave the air next
month";. one az them is Lanny
Ross shortage Of tine is the rea-
son given for Campbell soups Civ
INK up this program Until next
week. ."GOOD LISTENING.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02
MYSTERIES Combined For Twin-Bil

The Echo theater on Sunday and
Monday. May 3 and 4 is specializing
in thrills in its latest douhle-bill
which is composed OF two excep-
tional mystery dramas. Grimes at
the Dark House" and THE Green
Pack The first named film can
not rightly be called mystery
drama although It surely has plen-
ty OF suspense in II and its creator,
Wilkie Collins. was noted for his
exciting. mysterious stories. This
film Is truly more in the category
OF grisly spine-chillers. However.
its running mate is a genuine
mystery melodrama straight from
the pen OF the worlds greatest baf-
fie-builder. Edgar Wallace.
Tod Slaughter, who createv
vogue for undertaking oldfash-
toned "meller-dramas.r is back on
the screen again in a role made to
order for his diabolical talents and
he proved anew in Grimes at the
Dark House" that he is a master
OF the black arts and excels in any
story that deals with blood-thirsty
villainy, blackmail. arson, and muir
der Slaughter gives a performance
filled with blood-chilling thrills and
audiences will not only be given
the shivers but their blood-pressure
will be in for an awful beating
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02
Stage
.UMPN' 1--WE
by ulysses boykin

W. are certainly glad that they have not started ra-
,,.rrg entertainment Because as long clever enter
:aent is available the producers will it Ran into
Iai Wilson, popular bar owner and boxing promoter
a NE took in the twilight hour Sunday at Broads where
leonard Reed puts on terrific show Tor the show folks
ID such subjects how Uncle Sam and his United Ma
u went on the air by amazing the world in dropping
w.. ec0s on Japan the US. troops being the move
lev contnued fight for jobs and plans to defense
ers into Soourner Truth Homes, the big funeral and
ibue paid Roy Lightfoot and very fine and clever
oJucons being staged by Producers Charley Morrison
y Tho Three Sizes Margaret Watkins of the Club Congo
md Leonard Reed at the Club Zombie occupying the
i've topics Of the boys and girls H. The boys have big
howdown of the recent order of Commissioner
amans storm troopers to keep the boys movn up and
down lower st. Antoine This is supposed to be of
he orders of the precinct commander, Inspector Jo
seph McNalley.
10 get few that might interest you The Ala
bama State Collegians will be replaced by Lankey
Bowmans band at the Skies The Frogs club will
not lose its license Dummey George is planning
moving his famous spot to John r. avenue near Can.
field where the old Brown Derby took deep breath
and folded Wade Boykin and Rose Pauline
turning out clever arrangements for the cats
swing by . Wanda Paul is the of the hi
weller featured in Leonard Reeds show at the Zom-
bic He found her right out in Ecorse :. Drop
Your Booklets Where You Are' Sammy Dyer, fa-
nous Chicago producer, weekend guest in the
Motor City Turf Bar is moving to the old Melody
club spot.
b Mac veys Cozy Corner drives golden painted
Cadillac Thunderbolt The lobby at the Norwood
hotel is something to and talk about It's really
mighty fine and the cigar counter is operated by the dap
her night mayor and man-abou-town, Albert Pakeman,
better known Czech.
Larry Chism is still carrying his New Years
resolution of passing up that's the house
:. Ben Henderson and the madam back home
after the honeymoon and both are looking hne AL
though Thressa under the of physician
while the tour.
We having some grand weather these days and
bow the to plan to get out and visit your favore
Tavern. Might suggest the Champion or the & or
th Cozy Corner? If you feel like getting away out bit
hy stop at Uncle Toms Plantation and the Springhll
Farms? Both show places that are worth seeing
Uncle Toms is noted for its barbecue while Springhll
arms is the center of outdoor activity and fine foods.
Elsie Roxborough former Detroit columnst,
blew into the Motor City for a couple of days visit
with her family. She thought that Leonard Reeds
show at Breads very good
There is a new show at the Champion New Theater-
Bar The featured attractions that clever singing per-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02
INCREASE
M & M WHISKY
CONTENT
TYP NEWS SYNDICATE

Frankfort Distilleries proudly an
nounce that effective Immediately,
they have greatly increased the
percentage OF whiskey in their
popular blend NJ & NJ (Mattingly
and Moore).
The formula on the back label
now reads 400 straight WHISTLES
years or more old, 500 grain
neutral spirits. Now the whisky
content OF this famous brand is far
greater than any OF the popular
priced, fast selling spirit blends.
In addition they have increased
the whiskey contents OF their fam
Gus Old Oscar Pepper TO 55sc
straight Whistles. $3.50 gran neu-
trail spirits. OOP. as Il is affec-
tionately known to It's host OF
friends. still remains the only
blend in Michigan that by Federal
Law, cal be labeled Old Oscar
Pepper Bourbon. a Blend and Old
Oscar Pepper Rye. q Blend.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02
CHICAGOAN
.ENTERTAINS
AT CUSTER
by Corporal Henry DAVIS

Sunday April 26, Service Club
No. Port Custer. Michigan. pre-
sented Leon kirkpatrick brilliant
pianist from Chicago in an exhil-
'arating piano recital
He began his program by play
ing Mozarts Sonata in A major
followed by prelude. Choral and
and Fugue by Franck. Ills execu-
tion OF this portion was immen-
sely alive, and HE Interpretive
ability is seemingly capable OF con-
verting inanimate sound into imme-
diate language.
For reasons OF his own. the artist
did not take time out for an inter-
mission. so the next compositions
heard were two magnificent Etudes
by Scriabine and Debussy's HON.
mage Au Rameau' In these the
pianist revealed admirable techni-
que. a gratifying sense OF interpre-
taton and orchestral tone.
He concluded his performance by
playing four well known compost
tione written by Chopin Two
Etudes opus rs. No. 10 and l.. A
Noeturne and Scherzo in c charp
minor. The latter is terrifcally dy-
manic and impressive. and was
played with splendid clarity which
sort OF produced a high-voltage ef-
feet.
Mr. Kirkpatrick'e streamlined
performance Is an index 70 fine
training. and the unhagging ap-
plause was proof OF the audiences
appreciation.
We are indebted to Mrs. Proctor
(Hostess OF No. ? Service Ciuh)
and Pfc. Earl Byrd OF the oath
Engineers for promoting this mar
velOue treat
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02
Tribune Reporter In
Charge Of Successful
Show At Defense Ball

The Sojourner Truth Defense
Ball at the Mirror Ballroom. Fri
day. April "a. wac a success. the
committee announced. More than
five hundred enthusiastic support
ers OF the fight waged by the So
journer Truth Citizens committee
were present and danced to the
tunes OF Matthew Rucker and his
orchestra.
A floor show. under the drec-
ton OF Russ Cowan. veteran sports
editor OF the Detroit Tribune.
helped to entertain during inter-
mission. The Almanac Singers
brought down the house with Jim
Grow" others featured in the show
were Miss Marion Abernathy. from
Club b. & c.; Bob Parrish from
Club Congo: Ralph Brown. from
666's Bob Parrish wac accompani-
ed by Marcus Monom.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02

No less exciting, but little on
the less lurid eide OF the ledger. is
The Green Pack. a story that tells
OF murder. 1t is true, but not mass
murder. The Wallace drama deals
with the Staying OF one man, viii
lain whose death was regretted by
no one. However, the plot concerns
itself with the exciting suspense
built around the reasons for seeking
this mans death and the dramatic
solution 10 the question OF which OF
three men actually was responsible
for the killing. THE Green Pack
was directed by T. Hayes Hunter
and the leading roles are portrayed
by John Stuart and Aileen Marson.
You'll want TO sec both OF these
tense. mystery thrillers you'll
be sorry II you miss EN-.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02
Versatile
Steele
Makes Top NC
Congo Snowman
Sings, Dances
And Composes

One OF the interesting and talent
ed characters in the field of enter
tainment is the young man who
emcees the floor shows at Club
Congo-Larry Steele. Larry is one
OF the few. II not the only one,
emcees capable OF doing everything
required OF the good master OF cere-
mony. Not only can he promote
some rapid-fre talks in flawless
English. sing and dance. but he
can also direct an orchestra and
write songs.
The patrons OF Club Congo have
heard some of his songs especially
Keep Them Flying" his latest
composition. In addition. the genial
emcee has written IL Come From
A Swinging Family" THE Modern
Colored Girl" THE Torture of Say
ing Goodbye" and "Muggin' With
My Chick"
And 10 improve his composing
ability. Larry is now studying
harmony daily.
And where did he get the ex-
perience OF directing a band? Well.
Larry had band OF his own in 1887
and 1888, and last fall he was In
front of Ella Fitzgerald's orches-
ira while on theater tour.
The tall and witty Larry is also
recognized as one OF the top pro-
ducers in the field OF entertainment.
engaging in this endeavor over a
period OF seven years, particularly
at Club Harlem in Pittsburgh, Bos-
tons Southland. Boston Cafe So
ciety, Chicago's Swingland. now the
Rhumboogie. and in Atlantic City.
He also produced shows at the Club
Plantation here in 1889.
Why isn't Larry producing now.
you ask? Well. he gives very logi-
cal reason for his temporary re-
tirement from this field OF endeavor.
Because of the limited number OF
clubs having small shows, I find It
financially better 10 turn down
producing jobs for master OF cere-
mony," he said. This gives him the
opportunity 10 get into clubs and
theaters where the casts are large
enough for production work"
He said that when the occasion
arises he can easily return to pro-
duction.
Larry was born in Chicago In 1913
and his parents Rroomed him for
legal profession, but In city
where he had an opportunity 10 see
some OF the outstanding entertain
ers. he drifted with the waves to-
ward entertainment. But this was
not until after he had attended
classes at Englewood High and
Crane college, in Chicago.
Steele attributes what success
he has achieved TO his pretty and
charming wife. Mrs. Mona Steele, a
talented dancer In her own right.
Mrs. Steele has been his constant
companion and aid in all his en-
deavors.
Asked about his future plans.
Larry said he had no plans for the
future.
IL have no plans for the thea
tire at present because the world is
at war and a every American Ia
planning 10 win this war"
Prior to opening at Club Congo
IL weeks ago. Larry applied for
enlistment in the air corp, but was
turned down. Now that conditions
have changed and the bars OF racial
discrimination have been lowered,
Larry is looking forward TO win
ming his wings as an aviator.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02
Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis IS not an Inherited
disease but Is caused by a germ.
the iubercle bacillus. Children
horn OF tuberculus mothers do
not develop tuberculosis fthev are
removed from contact with their
mothers Immediately after birth
and raised In homes free Of ,uber-
cuiOsis
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02

sonaty Miss Bobbie Davis mistress of ceremonies and
the Great Defender who is very clever contortonst
who has an iron Jaw The other member Of the show is
Josie Garrison the bombshel Bill Moore is in
the army but his swingsers still beat out the music for
the Cham pion patrons.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02


Before getting started into our
chat this week.. yours truly
would like 10 make a correction
from a statement made In this col
umn last week. Through an error.
said that Charles Lyons the
announcer OF Phillip Morris pro-
gram died several weeks ago. II
is true that the regular announcer
OF this program died in March OF
this year. but hi, name was not
Charles Lyons. Chariee is very
much alive. announcing from the
NBC studios In Chicago.
Would you like sboue $4,000?
We are confident that you would be
happy to become the owner OF that
many. silver or greenback, bucks.
Well. II you have a ranch. !. locat-
ed in the desired section, you may
be able 10 make your dreams come
true. ANYWAY, Rochester. the
shining star OF the Jack Benny
program is in the market for
ranch. and will pay sSo.00o Tor
the one that he desires According
10 reports. he is expected 10 make
his purchase from Francis Leder-
cI.. famous movie star. This
ranch is located In tho rich San
Fernando Valley.
Rochester has offered the movie
star $4,000. and the dea is ex-
pecied 70 be closed shortly. There's
an old saying that money talks.
| wonder II that's true?
Remember the VagabondS 80. the
colored group that appear on The
Breakfast club and Club Matinee
Well. the boys finally cor one
break that they have deserved a
lone time, The group have signed
a contract to do recordings in
fact their first records have been
completed and went on sale Friday.
This writer and the many readers
Of this column unite In Wishing the
Nagabonds much success in their
new adventure in the radio world
You May BE Interested In
knowing That
You Are Asking Me is a new
radio program heard over station
WHY j.. whore you may find the
answer TO many household problems
that may have been pulling you
for years. Remember the station
wXYZ $50 am. YOUR CUES
TIONS ARE ANSWERED FREE.
Do YOU like 70 listen 10 religious
broadcasts during week days Yes.
! am confident that many Of my
readers do.tune your radio 20
radio station WJLB Monday
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-05-02

Need money! See Provident Loan
and Savings Co.. sol TobIn Build.
inc. Phone RA. as42.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-07
Writing Negro History

DURING The period from February TO H. Negro His
~ tory Week viii be observed by our people in all parts
Of the nation is highly profitable for well for
other racial groups 10 pause occasionally and turn back
History Week helps to take inventory Of ourselves
and achievements and inspire the TO still
greater endeavor
Our people have made remarkable progress since the
abolition Of slavery IN 1865. From then until only
sixy-seven years have paSseda very brief period in the
life Of race We came forth from bondage with empty
hands Few had any schooling but all had courage and
from four millions TO fourteen millions We have built
schoolhouseS churches homes business institutions and
the has produced outstanding and women
in All avenues OF lie.
This record Of accom- pishment is one of which color
ed Americans nave lUSt cause 10 be proud But IN look
rg back oyer our history must not make the mistake
Ignoring failures and seeing only successes
Progress is made through trial and failure,
Every failure sign post with warning Here
are three Of those warnings which our race should heed
this critical time We have failed in great degree give
Negro business he support il should receive. We have
efforts Of me representative Negro Press which from
sholons da-~~o the present time has marched at the
he torch Of truth and freedom We have failed 70 make
full use 81 ballots hv neglecting register and vote
IN large numbers.
These are only rev of the sign posts Of failure
which forget during he obser of this
Negro History Week future progress and achieve
ment viii depend largely apon whether continue
70 neglect Negro business the Negro Press and the Negro
ballot
We are living todsy in ono Of the greatest history
making epochs Of all time Al me world al war and
the DESTINY Of nations being shaped for centuries 70
We the midst OF the struggle helping defeat the
AVIS aggrcS~ors. b while fghi the dictate by
producing defense materials bearing must al
~ other Americans in the liberty and opportunity for
rich nc nation stands
Wha, wc do or fail to do today is being recorded for
Tic generations of tomorrow 20 read Let MS perform
'asas efficiently and build for the future wisely and
ook back with pride over he pages now being written in
orr racial history.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-07

THE CONTROVERSY over he local Soiourner Truth
4 Homes proec is still going The ssoe involved
Their not the project 10 be occupied by Negroes or
bv hte tenants. This ironca since the proiect
originally csrmarked by ne Federal Housing Author
y for Negro occupancy and named in honor Of famous
Negro SooarHer Truth. who played such heroic
role in ne aholanS movement ia Michigan and other
~ me North prior Civil W ar and subsequent
emancipation of ne slaves
Because Of he hgn-powered Imposition Of white III
zen IN the lcntT Of The project al Nevada and Fenelon
-treet eonfcnded that occupancy Of the Soourner
Truth Homes bv Nerroo would deprecate their property
Coy ernmen' Housing 81 als revoked their original do
eson and announced hat the project would be turned
over 70 whites and new site provided for Negroes
This decision in turn gorousv protested by coli
ored citizens organ cations. with the result that the
Federal Housing Authority has reversed itself and
ammo cod this Week ha al the recommendation Of May
or Edward j. lcTre~ and the Deroi Common Council the
Solourner Trrn project mas finally been certified for Ne
gro occupancy, originally planned.
White citizens still protesting however. through
organization allied the SOY n-Aic and Feneon Home
Owners association headed by real dealer Their
pckets marching in front Of City Hall Al this very
meni. demanding hat the project be given 20 white
ants They ask w ny should Negroes be given defense
home. when thev have defense Jobs
We ask: Nv ny have SO few defense Jobs" The
is clear II is because rhe brand Of race
prejudice that seeking deprive Of the Soourner
Truth Homes and everything else Of worth to which
American citizens ened--that pre- udice
conspires to deprive as Of equitable share Of defense
Jobs 1t is this type Of sehshness greed and undemo-
cratic intolerance that responsible for the chaos
world today.
color Of their skin II democracy nation and the
world 10 survive the present conflict there must he only
standard of Justice Liberty and opportunity must be
Jared equally by ALL
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-07
DOavn
Poets Row
To Champion Joe

~ Merton n. coleman
VOr HAVE met them all The
great and small
You have given the fans their
show.
You've been always square, VOW
been more than fair
IT, battered and beaten Zoe.
No greater King has graced the ring
Since he break OF the hstc dawn:
And the hall OF fame shall echo
your name
A. Ions as the world rolls on:
You mlshr have sold yourself for
gold
In sport that was not TOO clean.
Bnt with honest pride you turned
aside
From the things that wee cheap
and mean.
This TOO We know Il he foreign Zoe
Ever puts Won 70 the test
You'ii do your part with loyal
heart
And give Us your very best,
We want you 70 know We are with
YOU Joe,
From the hrst 10 the hnal call
So from coast 20 coast We offer
ioaSi
TO The greatest champion ~ all,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-07
The House On
The Knoll

NJ A KNOLL. outside rhe town
v There's a frame nigh tnmbled
down.
Bul o. The pleasant memories
linger sin
There my mother - she knelt
In prayer he spirit cit.
And me glof, OF The Lord her
soul did MI.
Eaoh child kneli Wi'h head bowed
down.
And Won coudni hear sound
While mother ask The Lord 10
bless her Mock.
Then with gentle hand she took
From the shelf ihs Holy Book
As she read We heard he Tick Of
that old clock.
Memories like pleasant dreams
Only yesterday " .eems
Bui time and tide have Travelled
far since then.
Rapped In vision now sand
Oh. and near the promise land
Mothers prayers have lowered
Ger me 10 the end
soon that same sweet face III see
For J Know she waits for me.
Meath the tree Of life now rests
her weary soul.
Nom will know when get there
Twas In answer 10 her prayer
She PRAYED in that old house
upon the knoll.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-07
EDITORIAL PAGE "' NEWSPAPER ssa''' =
/ The Labor And Political Front
Bv Attorney Alfred Casey
Associate Editor

ielt compelled 10 give. This :.
rule has not been very satlsia,,s,'
since there were always man, as
scrupuI0us Negro polltIei,,""
around, Who were willing ~ !,
business With the white hos,es
any terms. This situation weal...
the position Of the self.resnes,I.s
Negro leader. aud there wss IIr'.
he could do about II. while "a NAV
factions existed.
This new program oi these 4.
operating Negro Republicans III
change the situation. The pros,
will force the white pollliclsn n
come to terms with them and al
mean more jobs all around 10 ,ho..
appointiye positions siiil lelr nA.
administration. Il will mean sr.,,
er justice to the Negro hy Renrh
lican Party governments aeen,s N
over the state.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-07
Just A Thought

A III. GOOD things cone - nose
who wait. we are d.
We Of this grand and elovl'
black race should be very proud
o. our dark skin. Let MS take look
INTO the past past OF tears, cs'-o-
nine tails. work and more work,
fear OF lynchines. segregation u
on Of all this. our dark faces can
still smile and find joke hen 70
have something somcthins To "
proud or
We. all OF us. like glitter
things that shine cars. tan shoes.
bright clothes. Therefore. many y
our boys leave school early 20 s'i
these shiny things and money los
81 money. and you can't maxi these
boys understand that If they shy
IN school and make sacrifices 10
get their education, they can s''
more money. more shiny lhns'
They wont have To be eicclei
and poui. when they apply for avs
lion courses. because OF nor QnaA-
Tying for lack Of two years college
training. This is though 70
ponder over.
We. OF the dark skin. must have
patience and smile. and teach cVT
children that money won nuy
everything. also their education
and Inherited grin will get mem
Wherever they want to 20. with ~
help OF God.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-07
The Squirrels Trip
By Dan Neuson

THESE ARE the experiences 81 a
squirrel
WHO made "Trip around the world
Who saw the prime Of civilization
And VISITED all our important
nations.
Then ne stopped on the Blush
Island
He saw men in dresses he scottish
Highlands
The .econd son was made in
France
There he learned The Frenchmen's
danre
In Monte Carlo he took a chance
And in dice game losi his pants
He shook bands With he Russian
Gar
So he went to bed IN a hospital
there
Then he took 'tip 10 China
and wished ne was home In
'dtolna.
Ihe last stop was made in south
Japan
Cooling himself with orieni tan
With = look on his lace a. y to say
m going back 20 me L. : A."
Faster than you could throw
stone
Win The speed ~ bullei ne was
home