The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-03-14

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WV. WED their big guns in bringing to Detroit the
we worlds greatest starstudded productions.
uhsr Slim Jones stated that he would have the
-, md best floor show in the city, it was not
MmsI., The floor show presented by Margaret
nie :, Club Congo this week is tops in the book of
any night club frequen'er'
Tho show opens with the Six Congoettes those dane
tnavties supplemented by the Galloway Rugcutters.
% three couples with ltcnng 1eet from tnen on every
~rute is packed with acton.
There is the couple of Anse and Alan two so
.,;.testes Of the dance floor. Superlatives not
pdsOuae to describe the intricate precision of the
Of this boy and s girl h act AND
n At Club Congo. He has some taps that ring
clear as crystal
paul Slim and Eddie are riot of fun. These young
allows are bubblng over with energy and indicate by
& antics on the floor that keep the patrons in stitches.
W or course the feature star, Billie Holiday, held
over from the last show, draws plenty of applause
with her songs and Bob Parrish, the goden-voieed
baritone is a pleasing as ever
Larry Steele is doing an excellent job of emceeng
ne show while Kelly Martins Club Congo orchestra fur
| shes the music for the show and dancing
The members of the round-table. the gang that
FATHERS in Club Congo agree this. These mem.
Der, are: Roy Mapp, Charlie (Mouse) Whitfield, Ted
pon.' Curt Lewis, Rathsharp, Tommy Gamble, Joe
Radcliffe and Slim Jones.
Because our column deadline is set for Monday
linz we can only note that the recipient of nvi-
alton 10 attend the gala opening of Leonard Reeds color
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new song of the and his greatest show with
rholy and Doty Ray Pearl Iron Jaw, Norton and Nor
ro that lively MIC, Marceas Wilson, those dancing
Peedete and Cecil Lee and his orchestra word to the
vreeryaton will assure you of choice spots to watch
e show from and if you believe what you hear there II
BE- plenty 10 watch and plenty people watching it,
Betty Taylor, who has been producing those rec
ord Zombie shows to date, will still be around think
ing up novel presentations for the time she Will again
take hold after Reeds stay.
Our old friend the sweet-voiced Emile Jones, is now
emceeing and singing at Mac veys Cozy Corner where
Raymond (Sportree) Jackson is manager Raymond mas
really brought the old crowd back to The Corner.
Paul Robson, the famous baritone, delighted
thousands of Detroters Saturday evening at Olympia
in one Of his most outstanding performance Also
appearing with Mr. Robson the Ford workers
chorus of Local 500 UAW-CIO who are making their
debut The chorus, which accompanied Mr.: Robson
in Ballad for Americans" at the invitation OF
Miss Nellie Watts, sponsor of the concert.
Madeline Green is the of the sweet singer Tea,
hred with that peer of American swing-Earl 'Fatner
Hines this week at the Paradise theaer Billy rGkselm
still thrilling with his song hit somehow he VIII
always be remembered for his waxngs OF i m rahg lor
You and Jelly, Jelly"
Gusse Jones is producing the very fine shows
which are introduced by Miss Chocolate Rucker dy-
alter bar at the Champion Oakland, corner Hol-
brook. Big Bill Moor and his Champions furn'sn 'ns
yncopaton.
One Of the nicer spots on the wesside to stop IN 70
eat and drink is the Blackhawk Tavern at McGraw ana
Woodrow Thomas Cain, manager, can take the BOWS
for that.
The B. and c., that has Detrots original theater-
bar is ,t holding its own in the Valley the place
the crowds always 60 before the two o'clock curfew
You can't leave the Frogs club off your nitefe itin-
a where Buffalo James is always there to welcome you
Club 666 still ranks as the most beautiful club In
the Valley and the place to go. You can always see
your friends and acquaintance there especially on
Sundn. Ia H..
ton Where shall we got"