The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-12-05
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by ulysses boykin

SLIM Jones, mite club man and sportsman Monan.
ndreds of this long, lanky Paradise Valley figure son.
from their long enough to pay their
81 respects to the genial owner of the Club Congo
i'm Jones will be long remembered for his BENEFITS for
underprvieged and the boys at Custer in the service
their country. The entertainers at the Congo true
oopers that tney are, lived up to the old slogan Tbe
how must go on" Ironically enough that is the tbeme
last weeks show.
Joe Boste, sport: editor of Pv. that dynamic
tabloid from New York, in town last week 10 az
tend the Wberforce-West Virginia game. and ~.
several of the mite spots.
Sam Weller, attorney celebrated his birthday last
iday night at the Club Three Skies
That favorite man-abouttovn, the deborsr
Leonard Reed Zombe's producer, is back in tovr
after short vacation in Chicago. He brings with him;
some bright ideas and new talent for his next Club
Zombe Incidentally the current revue !,
thing to Drag about The chorus routine of Dance Of
the Opera" is one of the most unique intricate and
beautiful chorus numbers in Detroit, and
wellexecuted too. T-Bone Walker top-notch b,,e.
singer is still making the joint jump with his ouar
playing and singing. Some big name band will
probably snap him up vocalist and featured instru-
mentast If his fame continues to grow The two new
tspsters at Club Zombe killers in their white ties
red tails, green pants, yellow vests and oh N.Y. black
and red plaid hats.
Lii Green keeps the patrons yelling for more at Hen
BIS Swing club, Orleans and Madison. This hot spot may
little of the beaten path for the downtown bows but
@ folks seem to be beating path to its door six-gr
$ous joe Helms dance band, and other featured acts
u help draw the crowd
The favorite of the north end still seems to be
Ella Black Beauty Lee. You've missed treat If you
haven't seen her. She holds sway at the Champion
bar Oakland and Holbrook) which has new the
aer-bar-the only one out Oakland way. Champion
presents three shows nightly and a new revue each
week.
Down on Hastings and Alexandrne Josephine Baker
The and keeps the crowds well entertained George
Lee is TO be commended for the fine breakfast party
fFen Thanksgiving morn. Mac Ivey has always been
Fed for giving the public that little extra something In
|aenta ~ his entertainers keep the old bar rock king
he lac hes ia linz dox.yn
street and all the way around the week
days Fats Waller and his swing orchestra is the
rent attraction there. huff said, line forms to the
right.
Much has been said about the amount of grog consum
Eat the Thanksgiving game, but all in ALL comparatively
Breaking, it wasn't quite much is usually downed at
PIE average big university game where they lay the
od ground, out like light. AS for acting wild they at
Feast didn't tear down the goal posts they usually do up
f Ann Arbor Those who attended had as much fun re-
rewng old acquaintance as if it were homecoming
game.
The crowd is watching Baron Harris closely.
Hes the NC. at the Club Zombie, and he has
big job trying to take over where Leonard left off.
he seems to be getting in the groove though, and
promises to become great favorite with Detroiters.
Many remember him during his Cory Corner days.
Marcellus Wilson is trying hard but Sammy Pouches
shoes pretty big to fill Maybe with little more
operaon from his audience, he might really click. Club
ree Skies could stand heavier acts It's the biggest
rNe spo, this side of Broadway.
Larry Steee's popularity is increasing in the
Motor City. We heard several Of his critics giving
him good send off because Of his clean floor shows
and witty remarks He is clever producer and
dancer
APOLOGIES to Mrs Charlotte Perry, compiler of the
1919 Negro Business and professional directory we maze
mistake in announcing that the directory would be on
The street by Dec L. 1t will be on the street at later date
and filed with many helpful and interesting notes on
negro business in Detroit.