The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-02-28
Stage
UMPN 1--WE
by ulysses boykin


ho tired restless workers who make up this big old
MAJOR Citv are patiently waiting for the change
[Snn the production of motor cars to implements Of
Won can see them shuflng down the Avenue
Inc on the street corners and elbowing at the bar
l'ns about the brave Americans serving with Cen
Me- ARTHUR in the Philippines Or the magnificent
s bcing made by John Bull All feel very good
h reports Of success after success in Russia by the
\. And Paradise Valley is doing It's part in keep
mthc rugged native morale It's seeming happy in
r. are nraying and hoping daily that those alleged
hearted patriotic American industrialists will open
bearis and give coored Americans employment and
rce o cash IN on some OF that big dough that more
mate pinkS are enjoying.
Slim Jones, the gent who the Club Congo
lived host the members of the sepa press and their
i've, and sweeties last Monday mite The boys and
ria were treated to the finest Mr.. Jones had to offer
On. mellow floor show featuring Billie Holiday and
hnny Hudgns, the most delicious food and the best
Kinks in the house The party was presided over
Photographer Sonny Edwards of The Detroit Tri-
one staff who is doing Rollo S. Vests publicity
york. Sonny is finding the Congo berth very inter
,tng The other members of the press included
AIRY (the Chsem) Chism and his Mrs. of The
Chronicle; John r. Williams, the Mrs. and also his
.ereary Nina; Fred r. Durette of The Afro-Ameri-
,n this department and Miss Cecil Whitaker of
Ford Facts.
The three stars in the Club Congo show this week are
HOLIDAY Bob Parrish and Johnny Hudgins.
Detroit boast of some fine small orchestras
hat going places and building up big followngs.
We that they will 60 places if Uncle Sam does
o break their units and send the best of them off
make up Army bands Take, for example, Cecil
ZEE and his cats This hot little unit plays some
tsncabe tunes that keeps Breads Club Zombie jump
n all mite long You have Kelly Martin and his
hestra that hold down the Club Congo. The boys
have finally learned to accompany the guest singers
Row.
Chk Stevens and his fine little aggregation beat out
swing he Club Three Skies while Freddie Rad
and h.. > Mad Riffs making for them
re, q Use Champion New Theater-Bar and George
! Airg'oa band furnishes the dancing music at Mac
ksfe2s torncr and Howard Bunts. Dave Wilbum
| lere Smith take of the ofays.
George Saunders does his bit for patrons Mt the
Frogs club The special at this exclusive supper
|ub includes the Cats and the Fiddle direct from New
York City.
Charles Nay is member of the corps Of bar
des q Sonnie Wilson'S Cocktail Lounge Paul Robe
Vh y III appear at the Olympia March Z. will be
CUES artist Bing CroSby's Hour Thursday mite
Foma> is planning on opening a new spot in Para
b la'l very soon He and his brother operate the
|rAr Elackhawk Tavern, the westdes most popular
Eeng bar.
The Three Skies has a show that's very good this
week and Breads Club Zombe's show featuring Eve
yn White and Raye pearle is tops We like Sam
lSpo dc-o-de) Theard too Sammy Fouche is back
at the Three Skies after running to the Windy
City to get his physical requested by Uncle Sam.
Leonard Reed who rose to fame for his production at
lb Plantation. will take charge of the Club Zombie re-
. beg0ning Friday, Feb. 81 replacing Bettye TAYLOR
e t0l} Corner theaterbar is under the new man
'men o Raymond (Sportree) Jackson Detroit sports
VI and MAN. abOut-town.