The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-01-30

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by ulysses boykin

Negroes throughout the United States, along with
s.r fellow Americans are being urged to make liberal
{,rbutons and join the March of Dimes to the Pres-
~ 10 continue the fight against infantile paralysis Ev-
f regardless of color benefits from these con-
tsins President Roosevelt has authorized, for the
IN consecutive year, the use of his birthday Jan 30
T. mo raising of funds to continue the nationwide fight
ma nfante paralysis. The committee for the cee-
son Of the Presidents Birthday for the National Foun-
ton for lniantie Paralysis is asking all to send contr
t;,rs 10 the President his birthday. Negroes are
t,d for niane paralysis in all parts of the country
tss,s such disqualification is to be had There is center
Tuskecee institute, which was opened in 1941 The
jora chapter granted the center Sill 1856 This cen
ka 6reproof and well-equipped structure and has
I'm saf 10 care for patients The influence of this unit
Nm extend far beyond the primary and specific function
rhbtaing Negro patients from the dreaded scourge
Aanale paralysis 1t should inevitably become n
[rg center for physicians and nurses who are recog-
we'd As specialists in the field of fighting this dreaded
Fiction.
So remember to mail your dimes to the President to
k.nn the fph Entertainers and people from all walks
f are doing their share to he raise funds We know
Est you TOO viii make small contribution.
Club Zombe is making bid for big time fame
with uper-duper productions, elaborate costumes,
and intricate routines Billie Holiday, that beautiful
queen Of song opens there Monday night, Feb. s,
with grand new revue. The crowd at Breads Club
zombe last Monday expressed its approval of the
show which opened entitled Let's Dance" We've
heard it said the concensus of opinion that it's the
/ best show in town currently playing.
The Talent Discovery Night on Wednesday there
was huge success. Ten woudbe hopefuls tried out,
much TO the delight Of the crowd. Even a larger
Der is expected this Wednesday, with the thought be-
fore them that weeks contract at Zombie goes to
the winner. The patrons to like it as it gives
them show for their money that night Tin addi-
. hon to the regular show)
Una Mae Carlisle is still holding things down at the
ub Congo with Lovey Lane doing the "interpretative
an You put your Interpretation on IT'D Larry
sees Amber Girls do nice bit of floor work, much to
credit
"Mouse" Whitleld's Blue Hour held on Monday was
h that he intends to sponsor every Mon
az enables lots Of people to see the grand Bet
our King kodak the band at the Skies deserves all the
he compliment, heard They really do fine job of
anc music and accompanying. Also in the fine band
ass Cecil Lees boys at Zombie Their introductions for
mbers and accompaniment to the singers really help
bake the show.
new show is scheduled to hit the B. & c. next
. week, told by George Mongo the producer,
! at which time that singing favorte, Mary Alternately,
will return. The crowds still excaiming how
beautiful the place is. Ii adds lot to the atmosphere
Many Of the ideas were Mrs. Lightfoots. The trad-
have been replaced by little signs that glitter
reading For Her and For Him."
For something really different though, you should
{s the show out at Henrys Swing club. The audience
s quite kick of Paula Paula, the shake dancer and
tr, the entire show
Bill Day is the new NC. at the Cozy Corner Genial
George Lee still welcomes the guests though and makes
ZEN happy with his songs Velma Newson is one of those
fal blues singers.