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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
NINETY PARADE
SHOW FEATURE
AT SANS SPOT

Producer Catherine Moore calls
her current opus az Little Sans
The Gay Nineties Parade" and Of
fers a lineup OF newcomers for
your entertainment and approval
The skit leads off with a Holly
wood Stomp" as executed by the
chorines and then let's emcee-singer
Billy Carter vocalize on Mama. !
Want TO Make Rhythm" and "Choo-
Choo Baby"
Jazz-Bo Williams comes on in a
comical attire and offers old jokes
and new ones to make you laugh
happy while singing and dancing
TO Lady. Be Good"
Productions number has the cho-
rines in a dance giveoff featuring
Catherine Moore. Evelyn Wright.
an old favorite at this spot. is back
to offer Hey. Lawdy Mama" and
See See Rider" for which she
gets much applause
Bob Perkins band swings out
With Roll EN-" for this share OF
the spotlite.
Tenor saxophonist Chris Smith
was winner OF the Artists Hour
contest and made Flying Home"
his offering. Others in the contest
were John Miller. Langford P
James sings his own compo, "Reck-
lessly"; Nadine. Betty Boop, Mil
dred lie Con. Catherine Hendricks
Merline Arlington, Johnny Mccall
Any professional or amateur ar
fist is eligible to compete for the
ten dollar prize offered the confess
winner by Manager James Davis.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
Three Race Bands
AreNamedMoney
Makers OF 1913

NEW YORK. CAMP - Colored
bands in general, and Lionel Hamp-
ton. Count Basic. Duke Ellington
and Cab " Galloway in particular,
scored their biggest earnings dur
ing the year l943, it was learned
this week, when reports based upon
income taxes revealed that Gallo
way, Ellington and Basic each
earned approximately $1,000 a day
with their musical aggregation last
year.
The report showed that there was
a more even spread Of profits,
among upper and lower class macs
tros in l943. the equalizer being the
deeper bite tax regulations put on
/ higher incomes. Band leaders OF all
box office classes pyramided to
higher crosses but after the returns
top names Melted less while the
smaller names netted more.
Increased income for less afflu-
ont band leaders was based on the
acute shortage OF available comb-
nations, which kept the ones still
IN operation working steadier Dur
ing former years, classes B and c
outfits have run into many open"
days and since even this type Of
leader has men on play-or-pa ar
rangements. they had a hard strug-
( gle 10 keep out Of the red
Coiored bands showed the largest
earning increase OF any group,
making 1913 unquestionably their
biggest year. While Galloway, Basic
/ and Ellington usually earn more
than 100000 annually.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
Nv LARRY CHISM

II like to emcee best" beauteous
and charming Edna Mae Harris.
movie and mite club star, stated
during an interview backstage last
week at Club Zombie where she
appears in the current floorboard
production.
Miss Harris flashing a winsome
smile and in her most gracious
manner said that she was fond Of
sports, especially swimming and
had appeared in several mite clubs.
stage productions and several NOV
les during her brief theatrical ca
reer.
II was Joe Louis sweetheart In
the picture. Spirit OF Youth" she
beamed, land that was my favorite
movie role. Since then ! have ap-
peared in soundies with Marlene
Dietrich in Garden OF Allah; on
the radio program. Columbia Work.
shop for eight weeks in New York
and on a program from Apollo the
atre, station WMPA,' she said.
A role OF the vamp in Green
PastureS'' for seven years in the
original cast and bits in a picture
with Hattie McDaniels in Holly
wood were others OF her long list
of theatrical successes.
81 enjoyed the role in Green Pas
lures best she replied. answering
our question Of her favorite stage
part.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
By LARRY CHISM

The current Club Zombie show
may prove TO be the seasons out
standing mite club attraction as
Billy Eckstein and Edna Mae Har-
ris share the spotlight honors in
the skit, called Harlem to Havana"
A nautical setting and the music
OF Anchors Aweigh" opens the
skit as the sailorettes came unto
the floor for a dance routine as
the ships captain Marcellus Will
son calls off his nautical crew.
Edna Mae Harris, star OF screen
and mite clubs, comes on to win
her share of the plaudits with a
song written for her called, Sugar"
and has "Choo-Choo Baby" as her
second vocal offering.
Leroy Pitts lays down some right
eous tapsteps and intricate foot
work routines to win much ap-
plause for his fine work. Girls OF
the ensemble then 60 into the mid
die number with a dance to intro
duce Roaul and Ronnie. exotic
dance combine for smooth interpre-
tations of South American dancing
Featured attraction Of the show
is vocalist Billy Eckstein, who
brings down the house and has fe-
male hearts pulsating with his rem
ditions of do Nothing Till You
Hear from Me" and adds to his lau-
rels with MY Hearts Tells Me" and
encores with I'm Falling For You
and Jelly, Jelly Blues" The re-
ception proves his popularity with
the patrons.
The finale with Edna Mae Harris
on the vocals and the girls of the
ensemble ends very worthwhile
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29

stein Is nice
people and APP
pre- ates the
press. AS does
beautysome Ed
ma Mae Harris,
both are cur
rently starring
at Club Zombie.
Edna Williams
is a B S c.
Marilyn Frank
lin is strictly a
Vt. .Eula Mae
Sullivan has an
an gelic face.
Team OF Spiz-
uY.II:z
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
Count Basic, Band
AtParadise, Jan. Is

Count Basic. famous Jump King
OF Swing and his "One O'Clock
Jump Orchestra will open Friday,
January 18th at the Paradise Thea
ire for weeks stage appearance.
The Count and his sensational or
chestra comes direct 10 the Paradise
from his outstanding engagement
al the Edison Hotel. New York.
Bill Basic gained his title Of
Count" while in Chicago. Down
and out and without fare for a trip
back home 10 Red Bank, Nj, he
filled in at nickel movie house
as piano player with the local or
chestra. The royal manner in
which Basic conducted himself
when his fingers struck piano
keyboard earned him his title OF
Count" from the house manager
and the musicians in the band.
From then on, the title stuck.
Included in the inspired Basic
band is the greatest rhythm section
in the country. With 10 Jones at
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
Jam Session At
Met. Opera House
Was Big Success

NEW YORK. CAMP - The grand
old Metropolitan Opera House took
on a new and different life Tues
day when Esquire magazine spon-
sored a jam session to usher in
the fourth war loan drive Admis-
sion was by purchase of war bond.
S25 to 500 and five days after the
sale was announced, the house is
said to have been completely sold
out. with 5000 turnaways; around
$500, 900 in sales was realized from
the event.
Also winners Of the Esquire 1914
All-American Jazz band poll were
announced. Robert Coffin presented
the awards which were $500 bonds
to the first team winners and $500
bonds TO second team winners, plus
gold and silver Eskt statuettes Par
Elephants in the concert were Lionel
Hampton. Louis Armstrong, Jack
Teagarden, Billie Holiday. Coleman
Hawkins, Art Tatum. Mildred
Bailey, Barney Bigard. AL Casey,
Oscar Pettiford. Red Nervo, Teddy
Wilson, Sidney Catlett and Roy
Eldridge.
Coca-Cola's Spotlight" program
picked up the affair via radio, di-
rect from the opera house. with
Benny Goodman playing from Cal
ifornia and receiving his award on
the air from Director Archie Mayo
OF goth Century-Fox. After Spot
light the broadcast continued with
WIN and then WNEW. Both BIC
and Owl rebroadcast the entire
| concert.
The program was covered by Life
Click, Pic, Time and Newsweek
plus wire service representation
while all the dailies were repre-
sented.
Leonard Feather, jazz authority,
served as musical coordinator for
Esquire.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29

the drums. Freddie Greene on gui-
tar. Walter Page on bass and the
Count. himself. at the piano. the
Basic rhythm section is described
by music critics as the finest in
the history OF modern music.
Basie's distinct rhythm style set
the pattern for most Of the name
bands on Tin Pan Alley today.
College Favorite Band
The Counts band has appeared
at Carnegie Hall twice during the
past two years in concerts Of pop
ular music that drew rave notices
from critics.
Harvard University recently
voted Count Basic its favorite
among dance bands. The Count
has played for the Smartest college
proms throughout the country, in
Guiding the University Of Pennsyl-
vania, University of Virginia, Am
herst. Princeton. Harvard. Yale
Michigan and many others.
Holds Box Office Records
In his many appearances from
| GOdSk W QUASI, DdSIC ilOiNS OO|N Va
| flee records at hotels, supper clubs,
theatres and bathrooms that will
stand for some time.
James Rushing In Person
Featured in the band is $50
pound James Rushing, whose man.
ner OF handling blues tunes is q
favorite with music fans from coast
to coast. He was the inspiration fol
the hit song, MIR. Five by Five
Another star performer Of the Basic
| crew includes Earl Warren, sax star
| and romantic tenor.
Heading the huge all-star revues
includes the pretty Thelma Carpen-
ter, song stylist; Billy Bailey, tops
in taps; Willie Bryant. a riot of
fun, with laffs galore; Shorty Davis
completes the giant revue.
On screen, first Detroit showing,
stars Frances Langford, radios
singing star in her first starring
film, Career Girl" Supporting
Miss Langford is Edward Norris,
famous character actor; Iris Adrian
and Craig Woods All-American
News completes the screen pro-
gram.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
CANADA LEE IN
LIFEBOAT film
WITH BANKHEAD.
BY CARL DTToN

NEW YORK CANP)-"Lifeboat, "
the most recent var Fox film. writ
ten by John Sieinbcck. and dealing
exclusively with the merchant
marine tor pedoing phase. reached
the Astor theatre last week
The entire action takes place in
o lifeboat that seems 20 have been
set sdrlf; with one lone passenger,
a female war reporter evidently
bred amidst a tickle ard self sh
type Of sristocrstie society Miss
Bsnkheadl
After brief intervals she is joined
by others who manage 10 escape
through the water one by one: a
few sailors, one Of which has been
wounded. 8 nurse woman and
child towed by Charcoal Canada
Lee: and finally Nazi with his
"dsnke schoen' FOR having saved
his LIE. and who subsequently turns
out 10 be the captain Of the U-boat
tina sank their ship
Before his nava. rank is fully re-
yealed. his lie IS again threatened.
The Nazi captain IS thoroughly
beaten and thrown overheard HIM
self Hardly has this been done
when they come IN sight 81 a Nazi
supply sh . 10 which the Han had
beer stead ly steering them Stimuli
taneously the latter IS bombed and
sunk by allied planes and the very
stirring story IS brought 10 a close,
In the frequently abrup' manner u
the movie. There are also love and
tsaf n
passing OF tine.
There VIII be those who feel that
FOR an initial movie appearance Mr.
Lees ass gnment IN 'L.feboat' is
FAR too skimpy. It's true that one
frequently has the feeling in the
story: Where is CANADA" But he
does weave IN and out some, now
doing some OF the dirty work
spurned by his white contreres, as
for instance purporting 10 be Stun
bling over the Nazi captain as an
excuse for relieving him of his
compass. or again snatching the
flask OF water that had enabled him
TO retain his vitality all the time
tina, the Americans were waning
from starvation and thirst COM
bined. Yet we feel that there was
some compensation in Lees hum
bled role He amuses the captain.
before the latter's death. by play ing
American and German folk-songs
and themes, one OF the latter being
no less than Walters prize song
from Wagner's Die Meistersinger"
This could be interpreted as doff-
ing the hat 10 the Negro because
OF his comparatively recent entrance
into the world and knowledge OF
the best in music.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
Eckstein, Harris Score
In New Club ZOmbie Show

floorboard offering at this popular
Oakland avenue nitery. Marcellus
Wilson is the emcee and Spicy
Garfield is the producer, Harold
Wallace's band furnishes music for
the show and for dancing.
First niters present were charm
ing Katherine Robinson, Jesse and
Thelma Hougabook. Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry Webster. Mrs. Florence Ben
nett, Pauline Favors, Carmen Fa-
vors, Verda Winston, Maudistine
HARRISON. Glendora Dales, James
Griffen, Sgt. Abe Schiller, Clarence
Dorsey. Mrs. Betty Lasley, Muriel
Coleman. Irene Carter, William
Wimbley. Otto Nichols, Gerald
Gates, Mildred Henderson. Mildred
Ford, Buddy Stevens, VIM. Hines.
Dorothy Payton and Grady Law
renee.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
Edna Mae Harris
Has Varied Career

Appearances in Club Bali, Wash.
ington. Elks Rendezvous. where she
first began to emcee floorshows ana
a further tour of the leading mite
spots were included by the stage
and movie star as an interesting
life's work.
my favorite song" she ex.
planned, lis the one sing mere.
Sugar II was written for me by
Andy Razaaf. I like to sing swing
songs best" She added. She then
excused herself for it was show
time. thus ending the interview.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29

Ten other outstanding players have
leading roles in this story that centers
around two important personalities who
lived in the Paris beloved OF all!
r r + r
In this film are revealed-the miracle OF
4 great discovery-and the miracle OF
m unforgettable romance.
+ Il Il
You'll be stirred by Madame Cure.
+ r 4 r
You'll bs deeply moved by this MCM
film.
You'll Join in the praise OF New York
critics and audiences who took this
picture into their hearts.
4 r Il
Leo says-"Don't miss it..
:; 6; :: :; =; .. ~ ! ! J
heart. Back the 9TH
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29

are splitting. The former is the pro-
Queer at Club Zombie.. There's
big plans afoot to do something
big" for local musicians and en-
tertainers. VIII be announced Later.
A certain booking agency is dis
solving its partnership. 49,. Singer
Bobby Key and Spicy Garfield
have been asked down for induc-
ton this week. Playboys are get
ting jittery cause INK Sam threat
ems to break up their harems, for
the duration. :. Since the man
shortage, gals are saying it's all rite
for a wolf to have at least four
gals on his string. (Oh yeahD
Met Warren Matthews, who Is
ambitious to make a fine name for
himself in the musical world. Has
plenty of ambition and fronts a
l3-piece band. which is available
for engagements. . wish him much
luck) -. Matthew Rucker has a
rapidly going places band. Can also
be dated for your dance engage
ment.. AS can Jimmy Davenport
and his musicians. (Take your
choice. folks).
X X X
COMING EVENTS
Detroit's first Artists and Model:
ball will be held on January 81 a.
IL Horsemen Civic center. Homer
Dennis, the favorite photographer
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
Swinging With
NiteliferS'
Bv LARRY CHISM

OF local models. is staging the az
fair. Make plans now TO attend the
party and enjoy something diff
ferent.
Louis Satchmo Armstrong and his
gang will play dance at Mirror
ballroom on January 30 for the
Paragon club, -. Carolina Cotton
Pickers will play for your dancing
at Forest Club on Feb. l.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29

Top Hatters dance on Saturday
Of pigeons tell me. Leman Chill
dress says that he will not be
making dates for the next month,
but is going to settle down and be
a one-man gal. ooh yeahD E.
Mabel Hill asks that her friends
come to see her at Fairview San. 4.
ATTENTION: BAR OWNERS
Unless the King and Queen linen
and women's) Mushrooms are
cleaned up, this department will
publicly make mention OF the de-
plorable conditions found here
about the drink spots. The pub
lie is tired Of wading in and slosh-
ing out of your rest rooms.
BIG CONTEST SOON
Vagabonds. Chas. Young. Dave
Clark and William Hines are plan
ming a contest for mattresses. De-
tails OF the contest. with big prizes
for the winners will be announced
next week. Watch this space for
the announcement.
AT ENRlCOS
Took in Enricos with Mrs. Margie
Peterson who was celebrating her
birthday with hubby, Ray her aunt
and friends. :. Producer Priscilla
Dean has fine show here Of fe-
male impersonators. Julius Dinkns'
band makes music for the show.
Emory Volupe is the genial man.
ager. Said she: "All you Amer
lean boys like me-" (Was she brag-
ging, huhO She is Cuban and
makes the most Of her exoticness
to dazzle the wolves with her for
! eign comeon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-01-29
ARTISTS BALL HERE

Camera fans are invited to bring
their lenses to the Artists and
Models ball to be held at Civic
Center on January 81. Glamorous
gals will be there to pose for you,
says Homer Dennis, sponsor OF the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-04
Legal Notices
SALE OF REAL nBTArn

No. 31045
STATE or MICHIGAN. The Pro.
bate Court for the County OF wash
tenaw.
At a session OF said Court. held at
the Probate OFFICE In tho City OF Ann
Arbor. in said County on the 18th
day Of October, A. ID 1914.
Present, Hon. Jay @. Pray. Judge
OF Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
Richard wright, Deceased
william NJ. Laird, executor.
having filed in said Court his petit
ton. praying for license TO sell the
interest OF said estate In certain real
estate therein described for the pur-
pose or paying debts, charges and
expenses.
II Is Ordered, that the nth day OF
November, a. ID. 1914 at 10 O'Clock
In the forenoon at said Probate of.
flee, be and IL hereby appointed for
hearing said petition. and that all
persons Interested In said estate ap-
pear before said Court az said time
and place, TO show cause why a lie
ense TO sell the interest OF said
estate in said real estate should not
be granted.
It liz Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof De given by publica-
ton OF a copy OF tAis order. for three
successive weeks previous TO said
day OF hearing. I'm the Ypsilanti Daily
Press. newspaper printed and cir
culated in said County.
Judge OF Probate.
Nora o. Borgsrt Register of Probate
Adv 6-l1O3
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The YpsilantiD alyPress

GEORGE c. HANDY. Publisher
Entered as second-class mail matter
The Ypsilantian, Jan. .. 1850
The Ypsilanti Daily Press, March o,
1905. In accordance with Sec. bSO
+. L. Il Y. OMAR. 3, 1870, at Post
office, Ypsilanti, Mich.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION
BY Carrier. per week. In city. .lOs
By Mall. one year in fpsilant
trading zone, cOmprising
washtenaw County. and west
ern portion OF Wayne County t.oS
By Mail. per year, outside Ypsi-
lanti trading zone ..........7.b0
Special rate TO soldiers. year. sc 90
Independent OF politics and pub.
iishsd daily except sunday with an
aim toward serving the Ypsilanti
trading territory.
TELEPHONES
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PROBATE OF WILL


No. 3il93
STATE or MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for the County OF WASH
tenaw.
At session OF said Court held
26th day OF October a. -. 1914.
Present. Hon. Jay O.. Pray. Judge
OF Probate.
In the Matter OF tts Estate OF
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NO OTHER WORK

Lansing-Draft registrants ur-
der the age OF 90, deferred from
induction because they are engag-
ed in essential farm occupations,
are barred from obtaining temper
airy releases TO engage in other
work under a new state selective
service headquarters ruling. "If
such registrants' full-time services
are not needed in their agriculture
al activity, then Il is probable that
continued deferment Is not merit
ed" the directive TO local draft
boards declared.
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RATES. Payment oder) iine
Three Days lie Six Days loc zen DAYS 60
large display annual contracts
edit reject classified opy
Telephones t7o All
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Employment
Help Wanted, Male

WANTED: Men who can qualify as
helpers on moving vans. Steady
employment. Good wages. Inquire
in person. Must be eligible under
w NJ c. Mr.. Forbes. 3iS +. Mich.
YOUNG MAN with some knowledge
OF radio who is ambitious and
anxious 20 learn radio service
t2J a week 20 start. Cross Radio
Parts Co. 80 +. Cross st.
MANAGER WANTED IA -. -.
MANAGER OF OUR MEMS
DEPARTMENT. Must know
mems lines and will supervise
two salespeople. Permanent po-
sition with Income over 5000
per month. real opportunity
for the right man. Box u, care
Press
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SOUTH CONGRESS. near Park.
one-floor bungalow, 2 bed rooms,
bath, living room, dining room,
kitchen, full basement, wired Tor
electric stove: 2-ear garage 10Y
so $50. for $500 with $500
down.
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Help Wanted, Female

WANTED: Young lady TO work in
photo shop part time (mornlngs)
or full time. Experience not neces-
sary. Must be quick and accurate.
State age, experience, etc, in
first letter. Box T-96, care Press.
STENOGRAPHER for permanent
position in office OF retail store
Excellent postwar opportunity.
Phone 1850. Mr.. Rossin, l25 W.
Michigan.
FULL OR PART TIME experienced
alteration ladies. Good salary,
pleasant working conditions. Box
T-SS care Press.
EXPERIENCED WAITRESS wanted
Good pay. Teds Coney Island, .
W. Mich. Phone 1870. Apply In
person.
ELDERLY LADY desires work car
ing for school age children or
confinement cases. Write p. ..
BOX 2s9, Clinton. Mich.
WANTED LADIES 10 assist mgr,
conducting special Xmas advcr.
Using campaign. Must have good
appearance and ability 20 meet the
public. Good salary. Mr.. Brackley.
Personality Studio.
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