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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
CuRTEW BLUES

Twas The Mic before cur.ow
y all arour tho town
Plsych'x ar playboyS
Were lsy,n the i've down
For they knew that Monday
Az nionite on the dot
Fun spots n drink places
Would have 'hon locked or,
50 Il was dunk n be gay
TIL the hour q two
Cause after Sunday ME
Cane Mondays curfcH.
Young and old crippled &a1d
lame, from all parts 81 town Ns'c-
lfeys csne-oui on SUNDAY nNc
"a have one last fling a. mite r.
before the curfew went into effect
al midnight Monday.
ALL ALONG the streets wan
ecg!Hs from one drink place 70
another. fun seekers and niielifers
could be seen with smiles on the!i
. faces. laughing and talking 10.
fether either In groups or IN
pairs y JUS; came on, 20 have one
last fling" several we're overheard
20 say.
According TO statements made
last week by various club own
ers. Club Three 666 will con-
tinue TO present floorshows. un-
Gil and unless other plans are
made. Club Sensation will pre-
sent two shows nitely. FRIDAY
through Sunday. Club II and c.
will begin entertainment at 8
pm, nitely.
All tsverns, bars and cabarets
vii, close al ll30. allowing patrons
q half hour or until midnight 10
leave the premises.
Thinking that perhaps, because
~ the impending curiew reStric-
ton, that an unusual crowd Of fun
lovers would be making the Sun
Gay night round Of cabareis. tav-
crns and clubs. we went on, 10 sec
j, amusement places had a larger
crowd than usual.
This is Just about our usual
Sunday night crowd" We we're in
formed al Club 3 and. c.
we have less than usual. About
This time" our informant stated,
they are usually standing three
deep al the bar. Maybe they'll
come in later" We were told down
o. Paradise Bowl Cocktail Lounge.
Just usual Sunday crowd
-~e now were remarks made al
' 4 Bar . However there was
: rge turnout on our second trip
md the Valley spots. as a sud
c"7 influx Of midnite ramblers
ed into the l.ark's Grill Club
+ nd C., Cocktail Lounge, Horse
saoe Bar and Tropical Bar.
However. owners Of most Of
the places agreed that the curf~~
would have an effect on their
business and that one could ex-
pect buffet flats" and such IL
legitimate amusement places to
spring up like mushrooms. to
take the money away from
legitimate business places.
An agreement TO abide by the
directive OF War Mobilization Di-
rector James F Byrnes. closing all
places OF amusement. in order 10
preserve coal was made by mem
bers Of the Eastside Tavern Own
ers' Association last week al
meeting presided over by Presi-
dent and Chairman Sunnie Wilson.
So Mr.. and Mrs. Nitelifer il you
have ven 10 down a few sudS or
SIP your fsvorite blend Of hard
liquor after pulling long slave
sig in some arsenal Of democracy,
just remember 10 make that visit
10 your fsvorite tavern an early
one
It's al 20 help the war effort,
you know. SO take il easy folks.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
JONES WITH MICHIGAN
SYMPHONY

A n " A 4 b o r. Mich. - Louia
Vaughn Jones. we'll known violin
ist who is head OF the violin de-
partment al Howard university. is
studying during the year OF sab
batical leave. He is taking in the
school OF music education al the
University Of Michigan In last
weeks student recital series, Jones
played first violin in the symphony
orchestra and a week later when
the university concert band gave
It's performance, he played second
alto saxaphonc.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
A LOVERS PRAYER

A LOVERS PRAYER
While | wrestle YEARLY
With the futility
or Life
And must forever be
Inspired by you
Thru life E.
Love me.
And until that perfect day
When | proudly say
My love.
That some masterpiece
Was inspired by you
Thru love :.
Be kind.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03

which he'd long cherished. were
now being dulled by his daily con-
facts with the environment along
Hastings street.
III there was a God in heaven,
as he'd been taught 10 believe" he
asked himself. what was the pur-
pose OF all this misery and heart
break of the black man? Had God
forsaken them for a purpose, too
long unfolding"
Was II that in order for a race
TO grow strong. that IL must sub
init to economic oppression,
human misery and financial
want. Was this oppression. misery
and longing merely test of the
black mans right to live Clearly,
dccently and respectfully among
the other races of mankind, in
the not too distant future?
"Wha,' Don questioned. lis
Gods plan for the lowly black
man."
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
BENNY CARTER
AND KING COLE
TRIO ON STAGE

Two great attractions are starred
this week on stage Of the Paradise
Theater-Benny Carter. and his
famous Hollywood orchestra and
the King Cole Trio. stars Of screen,
radio and stage.
Benny Carter. hailed as THAT
Amazing Man OF Music" by critics
from coast 10 coast, is unques-
tionably the most versatile band
leader in the nation.
For several years. in the middle
l930s Carter was chief srranger
for the British Broadcasting Corp.
London He speaks Ave languages.
Among his most famous COM
positions, all OF them recorded.
are such hits as Blues In My
Heart" symphony I'm Riffs"
MY Favorite Blues" BACK By
BooEie" and Pom Pom" to
name . few ~ the hundreds ne
has successfully cleffed.
The nations latest musical en-
tertainers to win fame IN Holly
wood, arc the youthful KING
CoLE lhIo, pVpNldI lcCOtu!uB
stars. who recently completed
featured parts in a quartet Of
musicals FOR Universal, Columbia
and Republic rictures.
KING COLE. whose piano play
ing and singing. along with Oscar
Moore, on the guitar. and Johnny
Miller playing bass. have a treat
for Detroit music fans
Featured with the Benny Carter
crews will be lovely Savannah
Churchill terrific singing sensa-
ton Of l945.
TIMMIE ROGERS. the hot So
pisticate." returns 10 the Para
disc theatre in a burst Of glory.
Jimmie has been acclaimed as one
Of the seasons newest finds in the
comedian field
Completing the huge stage revue
this week at the Paradise theatre
will be The Businessmen of
Rhythm.
On screen. Roy Rogers in his
latest, Lights in the Old Santa
Fe." The latest All American
News completes the screen pro-
gram.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
EXCERPTS FROM HASTINGS
STREET SERENADE"

On this particular winter night,
Don Hayward stirred with a deep
seated unrest He knew that his
life had become as series of rainy,
dreary and meaningless days; with
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
SWINGING WITH
NITELIFER s
By LARRY cHlsM

Johnny (DownbeaO Window
says he's manager OF Palms Cafe
John r near Garfield. owned by
Dorothy Rawlings where the best
food in town is yours without ra-
ton points Lee Dixson, operator
OF Club B&C restaurant. has
studied cookery abroad and was
once chef to movie star Harry
Carey D.. Met charming Mrs. Helen
Johnson. owner OF, Delmonico Bar,
Westminster and cardoni WAL
ter Dumas is the genial floor man.
ager at Uzziel Lees Club Sensa.
ton where the hottest band in town
gives out with music note beats as
members Of Clarence Dorsey's
band Only six pieces but the
boys play much. much music
Mirma tAYT) Johnson is visiting
here from Washington, D. c., with
Mrs. Eleanor Griffin.
Eastside Tavern Ownen' Assn.
met last week under guidance Of
prexy Sunnie Wilson to plan meth
DDS OF complying with the mite
club, tavern curfew ruling now in
effect g.. It's said the curfew
will up cabaret tax which spots
will now place on your check al
Z pm, instead Of the usual 8 o'clock
hour.
Ray Peterson received his stay
at-home draft classification last
week Was all prepared to say
goodbye to wife, Marjorie and
three children.
FROM MAGNOLIA
The rain came down in wet, sill
very sheets. Street lights became
a blur OF yellow illumination, with
foreground and background OF
Opaque rain.
ITS good night to be at home"
Don muttered to himself, pulling
up chair near the front window
Of the dank. smelly tavern.
Sunny" he unused, how rain
makes q man ache for . home
with the woman he loves beside
him -. A mans all right by him
self as long as the sun shines.
But just let IL rain and he Graves
the warm arms Of q woman and
the comforts Of Q home while
the rain beats out . sing song Of
contentment on the rooftop."
Suddenly, he was sick deep down
inside. He choked with the sick
ening. bitter and haunting mem
cries OF long months for Ellen's
love.
II seemed that the rain had made
memories Of Ellen become as some
fiend piercing his heart with steel
barbs, bringing mental anguish
and physical agony.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
Russell Back From
Army: Starts Again

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind Released
from The army month ago
Snookum Russell, popular young
band leader. is currently packing
them in al the 44o Club, Nsptowns
fsvorite niiery.
Russell is featured as a single
artist al the 440.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
CABARETS PLAN
MEANS TO KEEP
D 0 0 RS OPEN
Nv LARRY CHSM

The following ~ respectfully
dedicated - r,clierS wNo cs0 no
longer spend wee sycm hours n
home drink SPOT or other and 10
cabaret. tavern owners. who are
row saying oh no You can't %
tHat a.yr,,-~e
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
All Star Band Is
Taking Shape Here

BY leaps and bounds. voting in
the Detroit All Star Jazz band
contest is constantly shifting as
each mail brings in new names
and changes the lead names in the
contest poll.
However. voting Is heaviest in
the sax and trumpet field with !
Ted Buckner leading the sax
players and Matthew Buckner .
leading the horn blowers. New
names are constantly being add
ed to each section Of the band.
THAT DETROITERS are really
interested in selecting l5-piecc
all star Jazz band is very evident
by the ballots which are pouring
into the contest editor
Musicians readers and music APP
preciators are all sending in the
names Of their favoritc music note
readers. Many Of the names are
we'll known 10 cabaret and mite
club goers. however. other names
are those which have long since
faded from the limelight.
However. most OF the musicians
have al some time or other gained
a large following OF music lovers
who appreciated their particular
style Of musicianship
This weeks All Star selection
is submitted by Willie Childs Of
1913 Trombly street. Piano:
Lloyd Dues; sax: Effie Massen-
gale. Johnny TraftOn, Teddy
Buckner and Lorenzo Lawson;
trumpet: King Porter. Amos
Jackson. oliver Buddy Lee and
Charles Stevens; drum: Johnny
williams; trombone: Arnold
Fess)) Dial. al Hayes and Joe
Brown; guitar. Jimmy Dunn and
bass: George Washington.
CTANnINCG
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
Darlings Clicking
AS Vacation Fades

KlNSTON. N. C.-With their re-
cent two week vacation fast becom-
ing just memory. the all-girl
band, the Darlngs Of Rhythm.
have settled down to strictly mu-
steal business.
Under the direction OF Clarence
Love, this all-girl band has become
consistent box Office attraction
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
Nitefers Had Last Gay Fling Before Curfew Rang

9th, when she heads a streamlined
and sensational stage show nj the
Regal theatre. South Parkway and
47th street. Miss Donegan has been
the toast OF New York during the
past months as the featured attrsc-
ton at the Zanzibar, Gotham's
leading night-spot.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03

each day like
the preceding
one.
He n @ c d G d
something TO
brighten the fu-
ture and give
him a zest for
livi n E.. He
knew, only too
well, that life
was merely an
g V r y d a y
struggle for a
lf-satisfy i n z
existence. And
that gradually,
but surely, his
n I'm ger and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
HOLMAN,
JOSH White IN
CONCERT SOON

Early American Blues and other
songs will be sung by Josh White,
well known Negro guitarist and
singer, and Miss Libby Holman in
program al $50 Monday night.
March 5. in the large auditorium
Of The Detroit Institute Of Arts
The March concert will mark
the first Detroit appearance OF
White who sings, when he is not
on tour with Miss Holman. al the
Cafe Downtown in New York City.
Miss Holman has sung in Detroit
before but only in musical comedy
and night clubs, and never on the
concert stage.
Long ambitious 10 sing the
songs Of the American Negro be-
cause she felt her voice was suit
ed for folk music. Miss Holman
realized her desire after she met
White. He helped her in collect
Ing source material and taught
her how TO sing the songs.
WHITE was al first dubious that
white woman could ever get the
feel OF Negro folk music. but after
he heard her sing he Conceded that
she had the talent 10 do justice TO
the tunes.
The two first sang their blues
program at the swank La Vie Pa
risienne" night club in New York
City,--and from their popularity
there conceived the idea of a con-
cert tour.
Wherever they have sung their
unique program - Philadelphia.
Chicago, Cornell university and
New York Citv-"ritics have
written enthusiastic reviews OF
the show.
Josh White will sing the song he
has revived Ia popularity, One
Meatball." Strange Fruit will be
heard on the program as will ira
ditional blues like Evil Hearted
Nc" I'm Coin to Move You TO
the Outskirts OF Town" and the
House Of the Risl~I Sun
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03

S.-Sgf. Jay c. Thomas wins a
six-monfh subscription to the
Michigan Chronicle when a
letter he wrote TO IL Horsemen
club was entered in the Serv-
icemen's Letter contest. Thorn
as letter was judged the best
received by a member of the
club. Last Friday in each
month letters received from
servicemen will be read in Sky
Room and a winner selected.
Thomas says. among other
things. The way the town is
progressing is unbelievable. /
will return 10 a much better
place than I left. One of the
fellows here is getting the
Michigan Chronicle. put the
rush act on him. so I can see
what is going on in the neigh
borhood."
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
WEBB PLAYS DATE

AVON PARK, Fla Appearing
fresh and composed, Joe Webb and
his Decca Recording Orchestra.
opened their engagement at Simon
JohnSon's Hall after one Of the
most trying trips of their career.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-03
Dorothy DOnegan
Plays Regal Next

CHICAGO. H.. - CSpeciaD -
Dorothy Donegan. who rose 70
fame in Chicago only short time
ago. comes back TO the scene OF
her initial triumphs Friday, March
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-23
WOmen's Council
Welcomes New st.
Paul Residents

The st. Paul Women's Council
held a Welcome reception for new
residents Sunday, Feb. 10, at Halle
Q. Brown House.
Mrs. Della Holsumback intro
duced st. PauPs newly acquired
citizens. Among the newcomers"
officially welcomed were W. D.
Harris, 686 Carroll Ave-, Mrs. Ruth
Burks, 283 No. St. Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lewis billiard, 445 Kent St.,
Mrs. Carlos R. Moffat, 458 Macku-
bin, Mrs. Emma Crews, 7O2 Carroll
Ave., Mrs. Raleigh Humbird, 694
Carroll.
Mrs. Mable Harris, president OF
the Council, who presided, called on
several residents of the Twin Cities
for expressions. Brief welcoming
talks were made by George, Brooks,
1. Myrtle Garden, Rev. C. T. R.
Nelson, Mrs. Queen Ransom, Mrs
B. F. Edwards, Mrs. Jean Waters,
Charles Bradley, Mrs. C. T. R. Mel
son, Mrs. De Velma Newman, Mrs
Hazel Butler and Cecil Newman.
Each of the newcomers respond,
ed, saying a few words about how
much they liked St. Paul.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-23

Philip Talbert, Petty Officer First
Class, U. S. Navy, arrived in Min
neapolis, Feb. Is, for a 30-day leave
after % months active duty in the
South Pacific where he participated
in nine major battles.
Petty Officer Talbert, who in the
line of duty was a member of an
aircraft carrier crew, saw action in
the Marianas, Gilberts, Marshalls,
Carolines and in the Manila area.
He has been in the navy more than
three years. His ship received the
Presidential unit citation for out
standing performance of duty,
which he says only about IL ships
in the entire navy have received,
He mans a 20 MN anti-aircraft
gun on his battle station.
He is at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Clark, 1904 Fifth Ave.
S., during his leave and will report
to Seattle next month.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-23
Rev. Ed Randall
Speaks at Border
Church Sunday

Rev. Edwin l.. Randall, former
pastor of the Little Church of Hop
kins, Mimi, has accepted the posi-
ton of managing editor for the
Cook publications.
He has given the Methodist
Church twenty-five years of con-
slant service, working in the active
ministry and with the Board of
Education. His great contribution
to the church has been his articles
in various religious publications.
He is we'll known in Minneapolis
and st. Paul for his religious broad
casting. He elevated the tenor of
religious broadcasts and developed
new programs: "The Bible School
of the Air." Hello Pastor" and
Families Have Fun" were his pro-
auctions. He has a reputation as a
speaker for racial justice.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-23
Noble Brown Decd

Noble Brown, 416 Sixth Ave. No.,
died at the Minneapolis General
hospital, Friday, Feb. 16, at the age
of 68.
Funeral services were held at the
Woodland Funeral Home Chapel,
Monday, Feb. 10, at 1 p. m. with
Rev. L. P. Ashford officiating. In
torment was at Crystal Lake Gene
terry.
Mr.. Brown had lived in Mime
apolis for the past fifty years. His
sister, Miss Mable Brown of Austin,
Tex, is his only survivor.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-23
Ohio Republican Editor
Says Senator Taft's Stand
May Ruin Party's Chances
By w. o. Walker in the Cleveland Call-POst

most difficult circumstances. How
ever, Senator Taft nearly lost his
cOmpOsure when Judge HASTE ask
ed some questions. The stenO-
graphic notes in this are very re-
vealing. Here they are:
HASTE: Zone other thing dis
turbs me greatly. The Senator
mentioned that last year the Com
mittee voted out this bill without
having any idea in mind of passing
it. The Senator also mentioned the
platform did not mean a compul-
sorry bill. Certainly the country got
the idea a compulsory bill was in
tended in both instances. They are
going to get the idea they have not
been dealt with in good faith"
Re-denying considerably and
pounding his desk and pointing his
finger in anger, Senator Taft said:
81 think if there is any bad faith
it is on the cOlOred people who pre-
scented the platform and failed to
tell the people what was in the bill
they presented. No one mentioned
a compulsory bill. l certainly did
not intend the platform to mean a
compulsory bill. If there has been
bad faith, it is on the cOlOred
people,"
Smiling, Judge HASTE replied:
THAT sir, the people will de-
termine."
The Republican leaders of Ohio
may not as yet realize how deep
seated this issue is. In fact, l
haven't had a statement from any
of them. If they care anything
about the future, they had better
wake up and do all they can to keep
this issue from wrecking next
years elections.
Editors Note: William o. Walker of
the Call-Post is one of the leading Negro
Republicans of Ohio who supported Taft in
the November elections.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-23
SchWartzes Adopt
Army Sergeant

Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Schwartz,
1882 Aldrich Ave. No., Minneapolis,
Tuesday morning legally adopted a
26 year American soldier, Sgt.
Samuel Arazi Ishaqua. The soldier
who has no living relatives, has
seen foreign service in the Aleu-
tians, the South Pacific and is en-
route to the European theater. He
is naturalized U. S. citizen born
in Syria.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-23
One World Tea
Nets $3.50 for
Willkie Memorial
By MARJORIE W. CURRY


The One World Tea given Sun
day, February 10, at Phyllis Wheat
ley netted $15O.1O. This money to-
gether with a contribution by the
Minneapolis NAACP will be for
warded to the national office for the
Wendell Willkie Memorial fund.
The Right Reverend Bishop
Stephen E. Keller gave the prin-
cipal address on his personal ex-
perience with Wendell Willkie as
a member of his church. The
Bishop declared that Wendell Will
kie always fought for the right.
He was true Christian. He cited
the case against discrimination
Willkie fought as young corpora
ton lawyer for the Firestone Co. in
Akron, Ohio. WILKES life was
threatened and even members of his
family begged him to drop the case.
Willkie was so sure that he was
right that he fought on to win his
case regardless of threats.
81 was the rector of st. PauPs
Church in Akron, Ohio. Mr.. Fire
stone (of Firestone Rubber Co..
was the Senior Warden many
Negroes were employed by the
Firestone Company and perhaps it
was because Firestone was Senior
Warden that Negroes began to
come to st. Paurs Episcopal
Church" Bishop Keller described
st. Paul's Church as "Swanky." He
said Negroes created a problem.
The Bishop said, 81 called some
of the Negroes together and sug-
gested that they would be so much
happier if they would form a
separate mission by themselves. In
the meantime, until they (Negroes)
could raise enough money to build
church of their own they could
use st. Paul's Episcopal Church
to worship in" The congregation
of st. Paul's Church still did not
approve. The Bishop questioned
the wisdom of continuing his plan
to let Negroes meet together at St.
PauPs Church and discussed it with
Wendell Willkie who Immediately
declared, eff folks say you shouldn't
then you MUST permit the Negroes
to meet at St. Paul's Church"
Bishop Keller pointed out that a
Negro had been appointed in the
Episcopal Church to serve as
Bishop of Liberia. He felt this to
be progressive step. The Bishop
concluded his speech with a plea for
the Negro to be patient" He
pointed out that it might take
several generations and many years
before the Negro could achieve de-
sired results.
The rather lengthy but interest
ing program was very colorful. Sam
Harris as Uncle Sam added levity
to the program. Beulah Mitchell
was becomingly dressed as Miss
America. Grouped on the stage
were various national and racial
groups. The decorations and cos
tunes were colorful An interesting
musical program was presented,
Greetings were given by Judge
Vince Day, Judge Waite, DR.. IssaC
Fisher, and Esther adley
Wreatha Maxwell acted as mistress
of ceremonies.
Fannie Pierre
Lewis Sister
Dies in Illinois
Word was received last week of
the death of Sallie Burke Williams,
Chicago, 9O-year-old sister of
Fannie Pierre Lewis, Minneapolis.
Mrs. Williams was the daughter
of Richard and Elizabeth Burke,
early pioneers who settled in East
Minneapolis. A daughter, Mamie
Kitchen, and another sister, Louise
Wells of Chicago, also survive.