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Seconds OF lis
SILK CHIFFON HOSE
SEC pr.

Just 387 pairs to sell. Sheer
ringless chiffon with all silk
body and rayon welt. Good
range of desirable colors. Sizes
812 to 1012 in the group.
1881 Nylon Hose; including
mill mends" and counter soiled
stockings. If perfect would sell
for 1.65 pr. --4 49c
(21S) Perfect Rayon Hose; ring
less and perfect quality. Reg.
ACC pr. " 39c
197 Chiffon and Service Hose;
knit to fit silk and rayon. Sec
onds of ACC quality 29e
C116) Run Resist Hose; in serv-
ice weight, guaranteed against
runs. Seconds of ACC -25e
(13D Service Weight Hose: Of
long-wearing rayon. Mill mends
of 39c quality - -l9e
(1i2) Children's Anklets; in
neat stripes. Reg. 25c lie
Goldenbero'S-Mdin Floor
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39c 10 1888
DRAPE FABRICS
l9e to 1893 ''.

Choice Of cretonnes, marqui-
sette, rayon, spun rayon, ruf-
tex. monks cloth. nets. rayon
tafeta, danask, brocatelles and
others. All in useful lengths
for every purpose.
(2s yds.) Rayon and Cotton
Drapery Fabrics; open mesh
net in blue. Reg. 29c yd. Toe
III pr>.) Rayon and Cotton
Knitted Curtains; in blue. Reg,
l.6o pr. 66e
81 Dressing Table Skirts; Of
pin dot marquisette. Reg. l.59,
soc
t6) Fancy Pillows: kapok filled
and covered with silk. Reg.
100 ----- ---- soc
e prs.) Rayon Taffeta Drapes;
pinch pleated. wine, l green.
Reg. 5.98 --------- 2.99
t3) Large Size Hassocks: slight
" imperfect. Reg. 1893 lie
(75l 50-inch Glowsheen; floral
patterns. Reg. 98c yd.----38e
$50 prs.) Novelty Weave Tai
lored Curtains; pastel shades.
Reg, SAC pr.--------------Z5e
Goldenberg's-Third Floor
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lI0xlAxalH

a. Chenille Bedspreads; in
floral designs. Reg. 299 AT
(3) Rayon jacquard Bed
spreads; in blue. twin size.
(22) Scanned Muslin Sheets;
8lx99-in. size. Reg. 1.19 STE
G) Cotton Plaid Blankets;
66x76-in. size. Reg. csc 5oe
(8) Crinkle Bedspreads: 80Xl05-
in. size, gold or rose. Reg.
1.19 S6e
f45) Muslin Sheets; size 81x99-
in. size. Seconds of l.39 quail
(I2) Beacon Cotton Sheet
Blankets; 70x80-in. size. Reg.
Cold do,1 berI' -NdiU Floor
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(I9) White Broadcloth Shirts;
broken sizes. Irregulars of 1.49-
l.65 qualities -------5S 5Sc
a. 1907 Wool Loafer Goats; 4
patch pockets, leather buttons.
Medium size. Reg. 1895 5 .00
49, Tuxedo" Shirts; of oxford
cloth white only. Sizes 1872
and IA. Reg. 1.69 ---59e
(6) Cotton Slack Suits; of crash
and hopsacking. Sanforized
shrunk. Reg. 2.95 LOO
(28) Cotton Sport Shirts; cut
and sewn. Medium size. Reg.
89c -----------------3 39e
u9) Capeskin SlipOn Gloves;
black and brown. Scared skins;
broken sizes. Reg. 1.l9 SC
1927 Hand Tailored Ties; full
shape. blazer stripes and all
over designs. Reg. 39c to soc &c
% Tie and Handkerchief Set;
full-shape tie and matching
'kerchief. Reg. 100 --l4e
(20) Broadcloth Shirts; in
stripes and all-over patterns.
Broken sizes. Reg. l.39 79c
~ Sport Sweaters; suede
fronts, tan and blue. Slightly
soiled. Sizes So and 38. Reg.
299-------l.o9 299 90
06) Neckband Shirts; of white
broadcloth. Luxe o" and
Bradford makes. Slightly
soiled. Reg. 1.49-sl.89 / 90
(49I Rayon and Rayon Plated
Hose; assorted patterns. Reg.
l6c pr. -------------------8e &c
CD Famous Make Undershirts;
l0oo wool. Reg. 79c 39c
(42l 1907 Wool Knit Gloves;
white and maize. Reg. 1.19 Tie
% Genuine Fur Felt Hat; in
tan, size 73s. Reg. 498--1.S8
Goldenberq'S-Mdin Floor
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(12) Rayon Satin Slips; in tea
rose. Broken sizes. Reg. 1.l9.
59e
(3) Brushesd Rayon Bed jack
cts: regularly l29 ---69e
(4O) Rayon Satin Panties; lace
trimmed. Reg. soc c---34e
% Rayon Satin Ensemble; in
floral print. Reg. 6.98 set 3 80
(sl Snugfits; small size only.
Reg. 29c -------.-----l0e
(6) Brushed Rayon Bed jack
cts: regularly 1.19 -----73e
a. Balbriggan Gowns; small
size. Reg. 1.19 -------- 59e
~ Rayon Satin Bed Jackets;
regularly 1.l9 ------59e
(6O) Rayon Satin Slips; tai
lored and trimmed styles. Reg.
n4) Rayon Taffeta Slips; in
dark oolors and small sizes. Reg.
1.39 59c
(8) Knit Union Suits; small
sizes. Reg. 29e
Goldenberg's-Mdin Floor
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~ Wash Dresses; of fast-color
cottons. in misses size. Sales
final. Reg. 1.59 ---10e
(2) Seersucker HOuSecoats; in
upper style, with Sgd. skirts.
Reg. 399 -1.4 AT
(37) White Organdie Head
Bands; in several styles, soiled.
Sales final. Reg. soc ---- Sc
(5) Maternity Dresses; of rayon
crepe in fast-color washable
prints. Reg. 3.99 and 499 2.l9
Goldenberg's-Second Floor
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Coal Hourders Hit

Under a new order in Britain
premises of householders and other
small consumers may be searched
for coal and coal deliveries stopped
If cellars hold too much of the fuel.
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(6) Unpainted Wood lawn
Benches; slightly soiled. Reg.
1.29 -----------o7 o7c
(2) Unpainted Wood Lawn
Settees; with high back. Reg.
PIG ------------1.e9
t2) Unpainted Wood Lawn Set
tees; with wide side arms and
high back. Reg. 398 2.99
a. Implanted Bookcase; s.
compartment size, SO in. high.
Reg. 3.49 ------2.4o
o. Unpainted Bookcase; di-
vided compartments, SO in. wide.
Reg. SOS -------- 4,99
ID 'Unpainted Chest of Draw
ers; 4-drawer style. 29X24Xl2-
in. size. Slightly damaged.
Reg. 5.99 -------------3 3.99
(D Unpainted Chest OF Draw
ers; 5-drawer style, 36x24xl2-
in. size. Slightly damaged. Reg.
SAG --------------4.49 4 .49
49, Odd Lot Unpainted Chairs;
slightly damaged. All sales
final. Reg. l.l9 to l.59 69e
QO) Curtain Stretchers; sold
"as is sales final. Reg. 1913
to 2.49 ----------------9o 9oe
12l Wood Frame Extension
Window Ventilators; with metal
inset. Reg. 29c ---------l9e SC
(3D Chrome Frame Chairs;
with imitation leather seats.
Left from table sets. Slightly
damaged. Reg. 3.95 -----l.95
(6l Chrome Frame Chairs; with
imitation leather seats and
backs. One and two of a kind.
Reg. SOS -------------3.99
Goldenberg's-DotDrstdvS
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(S) Boys Slipover Sweaters;
broken sizes. Reg. soc ---l9e
(2D Boys 2-pc. Flannelette Pa
hmas; broken sizes. Reg. 89c.
4Se
~ Boys Longies; size II. Reg.
2.59 -------l.ZS ~
(72) Boys School Shirts; most
ly white, broken sizes. Reg.
79c ---------------48e 48e
(34) Boys BELL" Brand Ath-
letic Shorts: broken sizes. Slight
irregulars of 39c to soc grades,
l9c
a. Boys Corduroy Sets; with
plaid front. Jacket and match
ing knickers. Size 8. Reg.
4.98 ---- ----- - 80
n2) Boys Belt and Buckle
Sets; small sizes. Reg. 100 l9e
(6) Prep Suits; coat, vest and
longies. Sizes II to 20. Reg.
1000 to 11.98 -------4.8 4 .86
(6) Corduroy LOngies: broken
sizes. Irregulars of 2.98 grades,
99e
I'D Boys Leather Helmets:
with goggles, small sizes. Reg.
100 ---59e
(9) Boys Wash Suits; fast
color cottons, broken sizes. Reg.
100 5Sc
(22) Boys 1-pc. Flannelette
Pajamas; sizes 6 and 8. Reg.
69c --39e
GoIdenberq's-Main Floor
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(59) Handbags; of fabrics and
fabricoidS, in black and colors.
Reg. soc and 39e
(47) Handbags; in genuine
feathers, fabrics and fabricoids.
Black and colors. Reg. 1.69 to
2.49 99c
126) Handbags; in fabrics and
fabricoids. Many styles and COL
ors. Reg. l.00-69e
(S7) 16-Rib Umbrellas; in at
tractive patterns and combina-
tions. Slight factory misweaves
in material, no breaks. Reg.
2.19 to 3.49 .49-l,59
Goldenbcrg's-Mdin Floor
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(22) Chenille Rugs; 22x34-in.
scatter sizes. Reg. 100--35e
~ Oval Hook Rug; 4x6-ft.
size. Reg. 1886 ----Il.5o
(2) Oval Hook Rugs; 3x5-ft.
size. Reg. 1150 6.o5
(2D Carpet Rugs; 18x27-in.
scatter size. Reg. l00----50e
(1sl Felt Base Rugs; 3x4l2-ft.
size. Reg. 0----------5 soc
Q6l Felt Base Rugs; 3x6-ft.
size. Reg. l.5O---75e
a. Felt Base Rugs; l2x15-ft.
size. Seconds Of 1895 grade.
7.ss
(42) Felt Base Rug Border; 36"
wide. Cut lengths. Reg. ACC
yd. --------z9e z9e
(3) Felt Base Rugs; l2x12-ft.
size. Seconds of 1895 grade,
e.45
81 Felt Base Rugs; 9x15-ft.
size. Reg. $50 - .35
(27 Fiber and Wool Rugs; 3X6-
#. size. Reg. 395 to 4.95 2.45
GA Fiber and Wool and Fiber
Rugs; 27x54-in. size. Reg. $50
to 3.25 -----------l.4 AS
81 Administer Rugs: 9xl2-ft.
room size. Used in model homes
and sold ''as is" Reg. 1895
and 4750 ------------27.00
tSD Wood and Rubber Foot
Scrapers; regularly 1.25---5oe
(5) BroadIoom Rugs; 27x36-in.
scatter size. Reg. 2.95 to 4.e5,
LBS
GoIdenberQ's-Third Floor
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(1s) Mems Reversible Topcoats;
in tweeds and covert shades.
Sizes for regulars, 1875. 1877,
80, 2 40, 3/42, "A. Sizes for
shorts, 2/40, 2I42, 2I44 and sizes
for longs, 1877, /144, 1/46. Reg.
1926 -------10.85
(6l Mems Reversible Topcoats;
dark brown. Sizes 1876, 2 81,
l/40, 1/42. Reg. 16.95---S.9S
Goldenberg's-Men'S
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(8) Garment Bags; so in. long,
36-in. upper fastening. Holds
8 or more garments. Reg. 2.98,
l.9S
u5) Utility Boxes; including
satin hanky, glove and hosiery
boxes. Reg. 100 -- 69e
(6) Sewing Boxes; cretonne
covered. Reg. 100 49, 69e
(14) Coat and Dress Hangers;
chintz covered, set of 6. Reg.
39c --------19e
(0 Laundry Bags; of floral
cretonne. Reg. 100 59e
81 Stamped Rug Foundations;
large size. Reg. 69c c-35e
(2) Sewing Cabinets; walnut
finished, slightly SCARED from
display. Reg. 5.00----2.49
GoldenberT-Matn Floor
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81 = X
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81 Girls Rayon Crepe Dresses;
sizes 7 and 8. Reg. 1.29- ----49e
10 Girls Coats; in tweeds.
plaids, navy and crepe. Broken
sizes 6 to IA. Reg. 7,99 $50
(0 Girls Tweed Coats; 10 to
16 years. Reg. 7.99---2.99
D Quilted Jacket; in blue,
size Is. Reg. 1.49---79e
(6) Children's Socks. Size S.
Reg. 19c pr.-5
(26) Girls Dresses; sizes 8 to
IL. Reg. 1.59-1.9s s---s9e
(3) Girls Plaid Raincapes;
with hood attached. Sizes 8,
10, IA. Reg. 1.29 --89e
(5) Cotton Coat Sweaters; me-
dium and large. Reg. 1.19 79e
(7) Girls Blouses; stub broad
cloth, size 10. Reg. 69c ---1Se
(60) Girls Muslin Slips; tai
lored or lace trimmed. Broken
sizes 8 to IA years. Reg. 39c 22e
Goldenberg's-Second Floor
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az Mems Overcoats; brown and
blue herringbone. Sizes 1877,
2/38, l/39. Reg. 1895 S.95
az Mems Topcoats; in fine
f1eeces, brown only. Sizes 2 80,
2/34. Reg. S.95
(3) Mems Sport Coats, of tan
corduroy. Sizes 36, 38 and AZ
Reg. 15.95------------- 7.85
(2) Young Mems Suits; l brown,
size 35 and l blue herringbone,
size "a. Reg. 1896 8.9S
'IOthiuO-MQiu Floor
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STORE HOURS - $50 to 6

81 MEMS SIS l AND 2.PANTS
SUITS AND SPRING T0PC0ATS
Sizes - 35 36 i 81 I3SI 40 AZ "A
Pants Suits 1 | 2 Reg u~ "a
1 Pant Suits Il 3 Reg T. eAuu
Pants Suits l 2 2 Shorts - wv
Topcoats --- 2 5
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Pastel
Dresses
z for S

Spun rayon frocks in the
lovely pastel shades that
are so popular for spring.
Dressy and tailored styles,
smartly detailed with en-
broidery trim. Also coat
styles. Sizes 9 to II, IL to
20 and 38 to A.
Dresses-Second Floor
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Tots Spring
COAT SETS
5.99

Styles for boys and girls, in
sizes 8 to 6 years. Smart dressy
or tailored styles, with hats to
match, in navy blue and tweeds.
Well tailored, nicely lined.
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Cotton
PerculeS
l.3o

Tub them as often as you
like-and the gay patterns
will retain their freshness
and smart appearance.
Fine count percales in
prints, stripes and dots,
with lingerie or self trims.
Sizes IL to 20 and 38 to 81.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
LUCKY winner.
TO SEE SHOW.
FREE THIS WEEK
Prize Winners Announced
For Last Weeks
Contest
By LARRY CHISM

Ever in the search for new tai
ent to present at the Paradise
theatre, the owners OF the sepia
attraction house this week an
nounces through this column the
first winners Of the Amusement
contest winners as:
Ruth Carson OF 1915 Russell
street, Helen Brady OF lS457 Bin
der street, Arthur Bob Spencer of
26O4 Monroe avenue. Mrs. Theo-
dore Wood OF 531 East Euclid and
Rosalee Allen of 1885 Cameron
avenue.
These persons will receive two
passes each to the Paradis, theatre.
They may call at Chronicle office.
268 Elicit street, between the hours
OF ~ noon and 4 pm. Saturday
and receive their tickets from
Larry Chism. contest editor.
Others are invited to enter the
contest. Just fill in the Theatre
Amusement coupon found on the
theatre page and mail with a let
ter stating what name bands, acts,
dancers or singers you would like
to see presented by the Cohen
brothers at Paradise theatre.
Mail your show preference and
coupon to Larry Chism, 1853 Eliot
street, at once. You may win a
pair Of tickets to see a grand stage
and screen show at Paradise
theatre.
Bands scheduled for appearance
at the theatre are Duke Ellington,
Count Basic. Erskine Hawkins,
Cootie Williams, Claude Barnett
and others including leading stage
and screen favorites.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
Some Stuff
For Reading Only

Some wives are OVERRIDING the
patriotic gesture" apparently be-
heving soldier on the arm is
worth two bubbles at work. (HuhD
Bernice Owens, young charm
er. is very fond of soldiers. &.
John Ford seems an ok. guy. &.
"Cow-Cow Boogie" is o listenable
platter, especially with Billy Eek
stein doing the warbling. d.
Mrs. Clarence Bradfield seems very
fond Of her hubby. a nice guy. g.
II you want to latch onto a real
bull" session, dig the gum beats
OF Emmett Cunningham, Chavis,
Joseph Cole and Tony Vance some
pyem at COG East Adams.
All Out for Bond Buying
A few Of those seen elbow bend
ing at the p. V. bond rally t'other
pyem were Sen. and Mrs. Charles
Digs, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas HAM
monjs, Mr.. and Mrs Bill Walker,
Rachel Springer, Cleo Murray,
Freda Cobb, ian AYT trio) Mrs.
Lillian lie Mon. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Webster, Mr.. and Mrs. Radford
Morris, Mr., and Mrs. John W. Rox-
borough, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Rhodman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.
Burch, Mr.. and Mrs. Harron Lock-
mart. Mrs. James Spencer, Mrs.
Annie Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Cummings, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Coward, Mrs. James Benson. Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Cuzzens. Poppa Dee,
Mrs J NJ, FELTON,. Mrs. S. B. Pryor.
Mrs Christine Hughley, Mrs. Bue-
nola Byons, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney
Brooks.
Anderson White. Lena Walden,
CPL and Mrs John W. Apple.
Richard Apple, Miss Eddie Mae
Shirley, Robert Hall, Atty. Lloyd
Loomis, Deputy Eugene Carey.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
New Talent Opens
At Columbus Spot

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Another
group Of Detroit talent has invaded
this city and offers further proof
thl, Detroit is rapidly becoming the
theatrical mecca Of the country that
New York and Chicago once were
A small unit Of Dctroiters opened
here at the American Legion club
and The patrons are actually bowling
for more Included in the entertain
inert sct-Lp are Geechie Palmer,
direct from Hcnry's Swing club:
Gwen Mors,and. who recently fin
ishcd q iaunt at AIS Show Bar.
Clarence Martin, last seen at ST
Louis Club Plantation and Sonny
Williams, 4 recent Club Zombie at
/ traction.
The unit was booked on a three
week optional contract BY the Rollo
] S. Vest Enterprises Of Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
The MELROSE
BAND TO TOUR

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Melrose
Of the Blue-bird company says. due
10 shut down on recordings he is
yielding to the demand Of the
dance promoters for personal ap-
pearances of some OF his stars. The
artist released is Roosevelt Sykes
The Honey Dripper" who has re-
corded more than a score Of hits"
Among the more popular ones
are Night Time is the Right Time"
"Forty-seventh Street 1--WE" Skin
and Bones" Set the Meat Out
doors and Let the Black Cat have
His Day" and Mr., Sykes Blues"
Also St. Louis Jimmy, who has
made popular such hits as :;Going
Down Slow" "Monkey-Face Wom-
an" Come Day, Go Day" Cant
Stand Your Evil Ways" st. 4opis
Woman" Poor Boy" rs
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
Cabin Film Girls
Set For Starring
Parts In Pictures

HOLLYWOOD-Two Of the girls
whose charm graced the Cabin"
cabaret scene will soon win laurels
in their own right They are. Judy
Carol. recently signed by Count
Basic 10 sisg with his band; and
Maggie Hathaway, shortly TO be
seen with Jeni LeGon in Arabian
Nights" the Maria Montcz, Sabu.
Jon Hall flicker.
Bill Bailey, ace tap dancer was
Immediately booked at the Or
pheum where he gained trcneH
dous acclaim for his dancing and
comedy chatter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
Swinging
With
NiteliferS'

Petry Fisher, Edward A. Baker,
Thomas Gamble, Booker Helm,
Lowell Cuzzens, Stutz Anderson,
Asst. Pros. Judson Powell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Woodson, Tony Vance,
Katherine Jones, Thelma Howell,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Graham, and
hundreds Of others.
Met Broadcaster Larry Gentle Of
CKLW Dawn Patrol" seems a
ikeable fellow.
Bout The Spots
B. and c.: Ashcan La Rue and
Bobby Key are spotliters on the
show here with their comedy skits,
usually bordering on the risque
side. Others in the show carry
on with what makes for enjoyment.
Best Of the week is the trio OF ex-
otto dancers, all befeathered and
undulating to strains of sensual
music. AL Holmes and band pro-
vide the musical background.
Tropical Bar: Where the play
boys meet and wait to greet the
playgals who find this spot OF
Spotree Jackson fine gct-together
spot down the Valleyway. This is
the spot in which to unlax, Sip and
chat with friends over your IA
vOrite cup Of good cheer. Just ask
Ray for your faporite juice for get
ting your xix.
Henry's Swing Club: With a new
policy in vogue, this large spot is
making a bid for patronage by
offering Lii TIN Dark Green aided
by a gala cast in Swinging at
Henry's beginning Nov. 0. Bella
Hawkins. Bea-sNighiengale, Timbu
and others top the show bill.
Club Zombie: Patrons, especially
women are raving over T-Bone
Walker, guitar, bluesinger. now ap-
pearing at this Oakland avenue
ntery after a successful engage
ment at Rhumboogie. His record
ings have much appeal with the
customers at Breads club.
Highlight Of the show IS the lead
off on stage takc-off OF Catfish
Row" by Producer Reed, aided by
the cast in unique choral arrange
ment OF Gershwin tunes.
The opening number gives the
showmits title, Rhythm Hotel" as
the ehorines and principals COM
oine as bellhops, porters and
chambermaids TO get the offerings
off 10 a colorful start. Dell St
John, Frank and Joe, Brown Trio
T-Bone Walker, Bill Day and Reed
have much 10 offer the patrons in
the cure Zombie show, which is
pleasing TO the eye and car. Cecil
Lees band plays the music for the
show.
More Stuff
Ruth Neal. dramatic soprano and
Marguerite Wagner. featuring a
double voice are two second-year
students 10 be presented by Pia
Icy Concert series on Nov. 70 at
Detroit Institute Of Arts. Prof.
Nicholas Vamasescu will direct the
choral division.
Bill Bojangles Robinson claims
TO have sold Is million dollars in
War bonds since the beginning Of
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14

the war. Is solidly a click at
Paradise theatre with Noble Sissle's
band.
Hurry and enter the Amusement
contest; select your favorite band,
entertainer to appear at Paradise
theatre and win a brace Of ducats
to see a current sepia attraction
at the theatre.
How Bout This Mess?
Albert tGeetch) Pakeman, right
out Of Esquire in his toys, is an
ardent bond buyer and regular
fellow, too. Ralph Capito. ex-
greeter of "l2" Horsemen club, is
now at Elk's Heart Of Detroit spot
on Mack avenue. DR.. II. D.
Pettiford, brother Of Atty. Alonzo
Pettiford was here t'other day
from Minneapolis, MINI. Wee
Willie tthe boxer and Christine
Glass are heart throbbing these
days, William T. johnson.
president OF Walters Progressive
-beasue5-best kHe#n-as sos East
Adams, is a popular and swell fell
low. "See See Rider" by Bea
Booze is a juke box hit.
Teddy Wilson, keyboard artist, IS
one Of the eight bandsmen formerly
with King Of Swing. Benny Good
man, now making good on his own.
Lionel Hampton, vibraharp ace. is
another, will appear at Paradise on
New Years day.
All you lonely, young wives and
sweethearts Of soldiers, sailors and
marines with time on your hands
lodging the wolves on the byways
Of this frantic city should join my
War Widows Club" and get on
the right beam.
Sunny how fast country gals
fresh from the silk come here and
get their boots laced" and how
soon the wolves take them over.
Folks are talking bout a
lookable chick who has passed
through the hands of more policy
men than anzold dollar bill.
Bout the way certain, supposedly
hep" chicks drink beer while
alone, then jump to scotch n milk
when an "unhepped" Cat gives her
a freebie.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
Club B and elias
New Production

George Mongo has a new show
at the BIC Theatre Bar which had
its initial showing last Friday The
show features the same lineup and
the fast moving type OF vehicle
which the BIC has been noted for.
Featured in Mongo's newest pro-
ducton attempt is Chrystanna
Buckner, Clara Williams, Bobby
Reyes. Alberta Adams, George, the
dancing girls and AL Holmes Mu-
steal Aces.
The BIC will present something
startlingly new and different in
celebration OF their grand opening.
Warren Larue requests that his
patrons watch the columns OF this
paper for the announcement.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-11-14
Erskine Hawkins Is
Theatre Attraction

The story Of Erskine Hawkins
who comes to the Paradise theatFc
Friday. Nov 10, for one week, is a
little different from the usual story
told about the successful orchestra
leader. AL the other stories lead
off by telling the reader how tough
q life Joe Doakes had and how he
finally surmounted all obstacles TO
become the great man he is today
Erskine Hawkins was born or
July 20, 1914 in Birmingham, Ala.
From that day to the present Hawk
FMS has had a comparatively easy
life. His mother taught school in
Birmingham and his father, a World
War No hero who gave his life
for his country, was A successful
business man,
Hawkins spent his entire life in
Birmingham, Ala. his birthplace
AS the years rolled by he learned
TO lean heavily upon his mother.
who. incidentally IS still teaching in
Birmingham. So. it was only natural
for Hawkins to follow "in his moth
er's footsteps" and head for
teachers degree.
In 1880 Hawkins enrolled in the
Alabama State Teachers college and
worked his way through for his
Bachelor of Science degree, in edu-
cation. While attending the classes,
the school bandmaster sent out
call for a trumpet player TO join
the school band. Hawkins had al
ways played around with the drums
and enjoyed music This was only
natural as he comes from a family
who are all unsteady Inclined
Hawkins walked up to the band
master and volunteered TO play the
trumpet if given a chance to study |
the instrument He was accepted |
and after several months Of tutoring /
played first trumpet with the band |
ID until 1884 In the summer Of /
1891 the school sent the band 70 Z
play a danee at the Roseland ball
room in Asoury Park The band .
met with sucn success that they .
were Immediately booked 10 play
the Harlem Opera House and in the
summer Of 1898 Hawkins was
booked into the famous Savoy ball /
room, the Home of Happy Feet
and according to the management OF .
this dance hall, did the bes; summer /
business since the Savoy was
founded.
Hawkins has been broadcasting
from the Savoy ballroom over the
NBC network three times weekly
and il fan mail IS any indication
Of success, this young bandlesder
Is tops. In the course Of six months
Of broadcasting, Erskine Hawkins
has averaged over 500 pieces Of mail
per week.
In July 1871, through popular
demand, Erskine Hawkins was
signed by the New York Paramount
theatre. the Mecca of Swing Bands,
TO a two week personal appearance
on their famous stage.
Hawkins trumpet playing will
definitely carve for him a niche