Gary American
Friday, July 6, 1928
Gary, Indiana
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"The Public Be Served"
An Independent Weekly Devoted To the Best Interests of All
6. Title of "Miss Michigan"
FIRST YEAR. NO. 16.
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S, IN GALA ARRAY, HOMES N.A.A.C.P. CONFAB ted With Flags and Banners; e Escort Delegates to Hotel; grams To Be Sponsored
LOS ANGELES, IN GALA ARRAY,
WELCOMES N.A.A.C.P. CONFAB
Streets Decorated With Flags and Banners;
Special Police Escort Delegates to Hotel;
Many Programs To Be Sponsored
By LINDA LEE LANE
(By Gary American Press Service)
LOS ANGELES.—Two special trains bearing the National Office Staff of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and delegates and friends from the eastern, southern and western states to the N.A.A.C.P. conference, were
LOS ANGELES.—Two special trains bearing the National Office Staff of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and delegates and friends from the eastern, southern and western states to the N.A.A.C.P. conference, were
met by prominent white and colored citizens of Los Angeles and with a special escort of Los Angeles police were escorted through the streets of the city which are decorated with flags and banners to the Hotel Somerville.
on "The Presidential Election, Black Votes and Democracy in the United States" and was given a big ovation which lasted for many minutes at the close of his speech. Dr. Miriam Wat Vanaters, referee of the juvenile court of Los Angeles, who also addressed the conference on the opening night, said: "California had been favorable for the progress of the Negro," and traced the history of the Negro race in Los Angeles since the early Spanish explorers and Negro pioneers, and declared that Negroes owned and operated the first steamship in the San Francisco bay.
The Hotel Somerville, of Spanish mission style and the most elaborate hotel owned and operated exclusively by Negroes in America, was formally opened to the public on the opening day of the conference, and will house the National Office Staff delegates and friends to the conference, during their stay in Los Angeles.
Mayor Welcomes Host
Mayor George E. Cryer of Los Angeles, delivered the address of welcome at the opening mass meeting of the conference on the night in Philharmonic auditorium, which is located in the heart of the city's downtown district. It is famous for its symphonies and concerts and outstanding artists have performed there, including Roland Hayes, and many others. A crowd of more than 3,000 jammed the building to the doors and more than 1,000 were turned away.
performed Hayes, and more than ing to the 1,000 were Four Drop Out of Endurance Tilt At Rosemont Boston, na- association,
Moorfield Storey of Boston, national president of the association, sent a letter to the conference halling the brilliant achievements of the association during the past year, which was read at the opening meeting by James Weldon Johnson, executive secretary. Dr. H. C. Hudson, president of the Los Angeles branch, in his address, recited some of the many achievements of the association during the 19 years of its existence. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, editor of "The Crisis" delivered an address
Rosie Williams, 15 years of age, 2139 Jefferson and her partner, Clarence Tobert, 19 years of age, 1541 Connecticut; Roxana Williams, 16 years of age, a sister of Rosie, also of 2139 Jefferson, and her partner, Jessie Keysfl 17 years of age, 2157 Madison; Jennie Mae Turner, 28 years of age, 1655 Washington and her partner, Willie Jones, 22 years of age, of 1996 Massachusetts.
Every week, Dr. Bethea writes on Your Health. Each of his articles are replete with useful information. Read them every week in The American.
At two o'clock today, they had been dancing continuously for 96 hours on a schedule which called for one hour of dancing and fifteen minutes of rest.
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GARY GIRLS TO VIE WITH BEAUTIES IN CONTEST.
Gary's beautiful girls and young women—and there are lots of them—will be given a chance to win a fourteen day trip to Atlantic City by taking part in the first annual bathing beauty contest which will be held here at the end of the month.
The contest will be held to select the most beautiful girl in the "Steel City." The girl who wins this distinction, will represent Gary in the national contests in which the pulchritude from all over the country will appear.
Any girl over 16 may enter the contest. All contestants are required to send in their names to The Gary American. The photo on the left shows "Miss Michigan," winner of first place in the Michigan state contest.
THREE COUPLES STILL DANCING
Tired and worn out, but still dragging their aching feet in rythmic time of p. p. p. jazz, three couples, determined to hold out to the end, were still dancing at a late hour today in the first annual endurance dancing contest now in progress at Rosemont hall, 19th and Broadway. Four other couples who could not stand the strain any longer dropped out at different intervals during the middle of the week after dancing, with only a few minutes of rest, since 8 p. m. Monday night. The remaining six who are holding out in the contest are:
"We're determined to win the big prize," they all declared when asked if they could stay in the contest a
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50 GIRLS TO TAKE PART IN BEAUTY CONTEST HERE
Gary Dentist Named Head of Medics
CONTEST OPEN TO ALL; WINNER TO GET FREE TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY BEACH
Judges To Be Named To Select Prettiest Girl In Gary In Contest To Be Held Here This Month; All Girls May Enter
More than fifty of Gary's prettiest and most beautiful girls and young women are expected to take part in the first annual bathing beauty contest for the selection of the most beautiful girl in the city which will be held here during the latter part of the month.
The winner of the contest will be given a fourteen day trip to Atlantic City, with all her expenses paid, and what's more, will have a chance to take part in the national beauty contest which will be held at the Savoy ballroom, Chicago, to select the most beautiful girl in the world.
All girls over 16 years of age, can enter the contest by sending in their name and address to The Gary American office, which will be headquarters for the local contest.
Contest Is Nation-Wide
Similar contests to the one to be held here have been held in all the
McFarlane Visions Race As Loving Spiritual
The American Negro, fundamentally, is not a materialist and is not attracted by the designs of a materialistic world, declared Prof. F. L. MacFarlane, Roosevelt Annex school assistant principal, in an address Thursday evening to graduates of the Christian Service schools at the First Baptist church.
A packed house of interested spectators and auditors heard the speaker as he talked to the graduating class on the subject of "The Destiny of the Negro."
Declaring that the destiny of the race, first, is to restore to the world the joy of living and second, to lead the people of the world back to their allegiance to the heart, the speaker declared that the Negro, at bottom, is an Oriental and an anti-materialist.
This fact, he explained, accounts for the Negro's love of music and song, his quest of the beautiful, and of the heroic in human conduct.
Expressing disgust at the manner members of the race have allowed inter-group animosities and hatreds to influence their behaviour, the speaker compared the serfish competition among Negro business and professional men to rivalry among cats.
The position of the American Negro in a world of gross materialism, such as America, makes him almost a pitiable figure in the world's drama, he pointed out. Situated in a world where money is placed above every other possession, but inclined to devote himself to the spiritual side of life, the Negro is considered an anomoly, Mr. McFarlane pointed out.
Three undergraduate classes were given, diplomas following the address, and a post-graduate class also was similarly rewarded. Many of the graduates received bouquets of flowers when they were called forward to receive their diplomas.
Three speakers gave valedictory addresses and a similar number delivered the salutation. Rev. Charles Hawkins, pastor of the church, was master of ceremonies.
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All girls over 16 years of age, can enter the contest by sending in their name and address to The Gary American office, which will be headquarters for the local contest.
Contest Is Nation-Wide
Similar contests to the one to be held here have been held in all the larger cities of the country and have aroused much interest and enthusiasm where ever they were held, according to Mrs. Nellie Lane, prominent Gary teacher and wife of Coach William Lane of Roosevelt annex school, who, with Clinton Watson and a number of others, are supervising the local contest with The Gary American's cooperation.
Many of Michigan's most captivating and beautiful girls and young women took part in the Detroit contest, according to Mrs. Lane, and it is hoped that a similar interest will be taken by local young women in the Gary contest.
According to Mr. Watson, Gary should make a splendid showing in the contest as the city, Mr. Watson believes, can boast of as many pretty and beautiful girls and young women as any other city of its size.
Every girl who aspires for a recognition of her beauty should send in their names at once, Mr. Watson said.
That a large number will take part in the affair and parade their charms before the eyes of the judges who will be named to pass upon the charms of each contest. A lively and entertaining musical program, combined with other festivities, will be held in connection with the contest, which may be staged in the Armory at Eleventh and Madison streets about the last of July, it was announced.
Suggest Many Beauties
Following the informal announcement of the contest several days ago, the names of a number of Gary's pretty maldens have been suggested as probable entrants in the affair. Among those whom it is believed will enter the contest and whose "good looks" would entitle them to a hearing are:
Miss Grayce Nicholas, populer Gary school teacher; Margaret Hueston, daughter of the city magistrate, William C. Hueston; Ruth Wilson, Froebel high school sophomore; Augustine Wilson, Roosevelt annex school freshman, Marie Hill, Roosevelt annex school student; Rose Hill, also of Roosevelt annex school, Ruth Kelley, Froebel high school sophomore, Harrie and Nettie Baker, the two charming Froebel high school students; Harriet James, of Froebel; Alicia Moore, daughter of Contractor Luther Moore and her sister, Beatrice; Lillie Woodson, Froebel high school junior; Johnnie Taylor, a graduate of Froebel in the June class; Emma Grinnien, also an alumnus of Froebel; Eudore Reeves.
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MISS ELNORA McINTYRE
A former Gary girl but now a librarian of the New Jersey avenue e tioning in California. She is an a beauty contests there.
CLUB WOMEN HOL
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Many Local Club Wor
State Federation of
Hoosier Confer
A former Gary girl but now a resident of Atlantic City where she is librarian of the New Jersey avenue school, Miss Elnora McIntyre is vacationing in California. She is an alumnus of Howard, and figured in beauty contests there. CLUB WOMEN HOLD CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS; GARY REPRESENTED
Froebel graduate; and her sister Samaria; Willie Robison, of Froebel; Bernice Johnson, of Froebel; Olga Butler, of Froebel; Christine and Mattie Beasley, of Froebel; Audrey and Anna Segura, of Froebel; Gladys Ingram, of Froebel and Jane Young of Froebel.
Among the matrons, or married women, whose names were mentioned as possible entrants were: Mesdames Roger W. Woodfolk; V. M. Marshall; Thomas Welch, wife of the mail carrier; Florence Alexander, wife of Atty. Fritz W. Alexander; Claudius Carroll, wife of Atty, Carroll; and many others.
Members of the local teaching fraternity also are expected to participate in the beauty contest, and among those whose names were being mentioned in many circles today as possible entrants were:
Misses Leonora Buekner, A. Paige, Dorothy Porter, Mae Diffay, and many others.
Contestants must send in their names to The Gary American at once in order to have an opportunity to take part.
Each contestant will be required to have her photograph made for the purpose of being published in The Gary American. A blank form for the convenience of those who wish to enter the contest, appears on the frone page of this paper.
This form can be cut out, filled out and sent to The Gary American at once.
Dr. D. T. Cardwell, prominent Gary physician and surgeon, has moved his residence from 1994 Connecticut street to 1971 Connecticut, according to an announcement given exclusively to The Gary American early today.
resident of Atlantic City where she is school, Miss Elnora McIntyre is vaca-umnus of Howard, and figured in
CONVENTION IN
REPRESENTED
men Attend Sessions of
Women's Clubs, in
ence in Capital
INDIANAPOLIS. July x. — Club women from every part of the state were here today in attendance of the state convention of the Federation of Colored Women's Clubs.
With a formal opening last Tuesday evening which was marked by addresses of welcome, the clug women promptly got down to business to discuss the problems of the race and the problems of womanhood, both young and old.
Lay Plans for Year
Plans for the year, to be carried out by members of the federation in all parts of the state, were mapped out in the sessions.
Home work occupied a prominent place in the discussions.
A benefit show, the proceeds from which are to be placed in the coffers of the club, was staged in the Walker theatre for members of the convention.
Among the Gary delegates present at the convention are:
Mesdames Daisy Garnett, Mary J. Campbell, Anna Suritha, Bish Wyatt, Mary Stokes, C. C. Cathey, and daughter, Ardella, Clara Webster, Ella White, and Maude Robinson.
PYTHIANS TO INSTALL
OFFICERS THURSDAY EVE.
All Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe are requested to be present and hear Prof. F. Smith, lecturer of the Knights of Pythias of Indiana and Sir E. G. Tidrington, grand chancellor of Indiana at the public installation of officers of Steel City lodge number 54. K. of P. at Smith's hall. 23rd and Washington, Thursday evening at 8 p. m., according to an announcement given to The American today by W. E. Burus, deputy grand chancellor, who will install the new officers.
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25 Take Part In Speed Derby in Capital City SPECTATORS ENTHUSIASTIC Drivers Demonstrate Surprising Skill in Speed Race
By MERRITT HOOD
(Special from The American's Bureau)
INDIANAPOLIS, July 5.—With 25 drivers entered in the contest, the annual automobile race among Negro drivers at the Indianapolis speedway July the Fourth proved to be an exciting and thrilling marathon of speed and courage, such as has never been before witnessed by automobile racing fans.
Showing surprising mastery of their machines, the drivers in this year's auto derby made performances in speed this year that would make even white race drivers jealous. At times in the race, the unusual speed of 110 miles an hour was attained by the leaders in the race.
Practically every make of big and powerful automobile was entered in the contest, and the colored drivers showed that they could handle their cars with as much skill and as much intrepid daring as could be expected.
Offer $2,500 Prizes
A wealth of prizes amounting to $2500 in all were offered to the winners in the race.
Racing fans from all parts of the country were in attendance at this year's contest, and they came filled with enthusiasm, lauding and applauding each intrepid driver as he darted past the grand stand.
Before qualifying for the race, each driven was required to make a certain rate of speed in the trials last Tuesday. Those who could not average the speed required were eliminated.
Promoters of this year's race were elated over the result of the contest. Each year, they stated, sees more people coming from all parts of the country to witness this the speed marathon. It was conservatively estimated that more than 5,000 persons saw this year's race.
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MEDICS HONOR
GARY DENTIST
Association Makes
Dr. C. V. Dixon Its
President
Gary has been signally honored and one of its successful dentists has been signally recognized by the State Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical association.
In its annual meeting in Indianapolis, members of the association selected Dr. Cornelius V. Dixon as its president, thus conferring an honor upon one of the "Steel City"s most popular professional men which the entire city can be proud of.
The election of Dr. Dixon as president of the association came in recognition of his loyal interest and faithful service as a member of the organization. He has been a member of the body for several years and has occupied places on its important committees.
Two Gary men were nominated for the presidency of the association, Dr. Dixon and Dr. R. M. Hedrick. The two tied on the first ballot. When a count of the votes had been made on the second ballot, Dr. Dixon was proclaimed the winner.
Graduating from Meharry Medical college in 1902, Dr. Dixon has been practicing dentistry for ten years. He is a member of the Gary Noonday Business club, and is considered one of the city's most successful practitioners of dentistry. During his residence here he has built up an extensive practice, and his election as president of the state medical association is concerned a fitting tribute in recognition of his work.
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ee By RODNEY QUICK
e (From The American's Bureau)
| LOS ANGELES.—“ America’s rea strength consists in the
ble of healthy differences,’’ asserted Rabbi Rudolph I. Cof-
‘of San Francisco, addressing the National Association for
‘Advancement of Colored People, now in 19th annual confer-
CLUB PROVES
FATAL TOMAN
PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 6—Sep:
“emia, resulting from the effects of
‘yiow strack by Patrolman Jobn
fehm, caused the death of Mike
olden, aged 29, of South 22nd
rect, in Mayview, according to a
eputy coroner who investigated the
The blow was struck In Holden's
bme on April 27, after Patrolman
sehan had been called to settle a
ispute, according to the report.
olden was arrested and committed
jail, He was xent to Mayview on
Y 6 and died the following day.
‘It is said that the officer struck
1 victim over the head geveral
mes with his heavy mace, Beebm
ld @ deputy coroner that Holden
as hitting him with a milk bottle
hen he struck him with his mace.
It is said that when the officer en:
red Holden's home Boehm began
abuse Holden and told him that
» would fix him now. “You've been
0 smart anyhow. T've got you
Dw.” He etruck Holden @ sharp
jow on the shouder with his mace
xi then Holden began fighting the
ricer,”
It fs said Holden did not com:
ain of the injury suffered by the
ymerous blows on his head the fol
wring morning at the police court
earing. But a few day” after being
jaced in jail he began te complain
nd was immediately taken to May:
few whore he died @ few hours af
SF anaie teks.
nesses had been tortured to secure
evidence and on that fact and be
cause a mere form of trial does not
constitute true justice, the Supreme
court granted a new trial to the vie-
tim of the Peonage Riots of 1918.
Thanks to the vigorous tight of the
National Association for the Advan-
cement of Colored People, the Sup-
reme court reversed itself rine years
after the Leo Frank case.”
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4A minority thought saved this
ountry at its birth,” continued
Coftes. “The result is every
gn’ religion is respected. A minor-
fly of one in the United States has
oat » Snd surely the American Ne-
foes, totaling ten million American
Souls, one-tenth of the population of |
GP country, have absolute rights |
x ‘must not be insulted |
| SWinancially America is today the||
Chest country in the world and the
ghost powerful nation the world has
ver known. But all this heaped up
Swealth and strength becomes a,
é kenstein unless America em:
" ber spiritual weajth which |
ough inquiry and the natu
: either the City Council, or
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; ever race or nationality, sh
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Aviators the world ove"
Pacific oceans these days. |
make a dash of some kind
after many trials, the femé
elements by a non-stop flig
of England, Thus we have
ever, until many had gone d
to emulate the stunt of Linc
great shucks in the field of
not a bit surprising to reac
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‘The citizens of every state, AMMOQL A
and California, Mississippi and New
York, if they are true to their high:
lest ideals will give the Negro child
the very. eame educational advan-
‘tages they offer the white. States
‘that make the education of the black
‘child one whit inferior to that of the
mhite are hurting the Negro not halt
much as they are wounding thelr
‘country’s future.”
: He Lauds Association
Rabbi Coffee credited the National
“Association for the Advancement of
Colored People with having brought
about a reversal by the United States
Supreme court of its own position
‘taken in the Leo Frank case.
| “In 1916 that august body dented 3
‘retrial to Leo Frank saying that just
Hee had complied with the forms of
Haw,” caid Rabbi Coffee, “In the
“Arkansas case it insisted that the
mere forms of law were not enough
You proved that in Arkansas wit.
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The Rhinelanders have forgotten
their differences and joined hands
again, according to a rumor circulat-
ing {n upper soclety circles of New
York City this week, According.
the story, the palr met in Paris last
month and sailed for America to-
zether.
Gigantic Sale On
At M-B Boot Shop
The M-B Boot shop at 1336 Broad.
way is staging what 1s perhaps the
Sroateat shige sale in the Rletory of
Gary. This! which starts today
and continues for the entire month
of July, is another of M-B’s famous
Semi-Annual Clearance Sales but
greater bargains are offered this sea-
son than ever before.
Drastic price reductions mark this
frantic endeavor to unload a gigan:
tic surplus stock of shoes and hos-
iery of several brands and all sizes
is offered on the block of sacrifice.
The management of this eatablish-
ment {s noted for the fair dealing
and exceptional quality of the mer-
chandise they are handling and the
public may rest assured that they
are not being duped by an imported
shipment of inferior merchandise as
the shoes on sale vary from medium
priced stock to the famous Flor.
sheim shoes for men and the Buster
Brown grade for children, along with
a complete line of ladies’ shoes and
hosiery.
Doors will be opened at 8:00 a. m.
daily, and the public is tnvited to
come in and see the wonderful bar
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Negro’s Inferiority Comple
Him Distrustful of Own S
Mason Denounces Propaganda By Which W
enced Negro To Distrust Others of His ]
To Members of United Beaux A
Negro’s Inferiority Complex Makes’ )
Him Distrustful of Own Self, Says Att’y
Mason Denounces Propaganda By Which White Man Has Influ-
enced Negro To Distrust Others of His Race In Address
To Members of United Beaux Arta Club
|. The Negro’s inferiority complex
has so stifled and paralyzed his ef-
forts that today he 1s dragging along
while other races are speeding rapid:
Jy along the world’s highway of pro-
gross, declared Attorney Charles H.
Mason in an address Sunday after.
noon at a special meeting of the
United Order of Beaux Arts at the
American Crystal Gardens.
| “The lack of united effort,” Mr.
Mason said, “and the lack of unity
of thought, of ideals and purposes
have long been a serious hindrance
to the progress of the American
Negro.
“From time immemorial,” he said,
“the cunning of the. predominate
race, has taught the Negro to mis-
‘trust the race to which he belongs,
‘to believe that all that is black ts
‘ugly, and all that is white is beautt
fal.
| “The devil, who represents all that
Je sntrntworty deat, Yow and
dograding, is pictured to him as be
ing black. From this it can be easily
inferred that the Negro looks upon
his race as being the image of the
devil. Angels, who represent all that
fs trustworthy, high and uplifting,
are pictured to him as being white
and the Negro is trained to look
upon the white race as being en
dowed with trustworthiness and in
herent supremacy.
“This training has brought about
a color complex in the Negro which
has individualized his aims and pur.
poses and disorganized his efforts.”
About 50 persons heard the ad
Gress, including the membership of
the United Order of Beaux Arts, an
organization which aims to foster
unity of aims, purposes and effort of
members of the race.
Bridge Built Over
Old Spanish Trail
(eon Tes Aneeum's Herein)
CHICAGO.—Travelers over the old
Spanish trail will be glad to hear
that a highway bridge has recently
Deen completed across Bay St. Louis,
between the towns of Bay St. Louis
and Henderson Point, Mississippi,
says a bulletin issued by the touring
bureau of the Chicago Motor clup.
Although the distance between
these two points is not quite to
miles, yet, before the completion of
the bridge, east and west traffic was
obliged to follow a long detour
around the bay or depend on ferries.
The old Spanish trail, extending
east and west across the continent,
bears annually a heavy traffic bur
den. In tho past the numerous
streams and low-lying marshes bor:
dering the Gulf of Mexico, have pre-
sented serious difficulties to the
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STANDARD OIL
EMPLOYS MANY
Company Employs
Negroes Thru
Urban League
By MERRITT HOOD
Bt Pr ppt 8 Sige elt
INDIANAPOLIS. —The Standard
‘Oil company of Indiana has recentiy
instituted the policy of employing
Negroes in its gas filling stations.
‘Thi company operates in @ section
of the middle west in which Negroes
live in large numbers, Detroit, Chi-
cago, St. Louis and Kansas City are
80 situated, and in cach one of these
cities, with the probable exception
of Detroit, colored men are employ
ed.
In Chicago they are in exclusive
charge of two filling stations; in St
‘ouis one; and in Minneapolis one;
and employed as attendants in
Pprincficld, Mlinois and Kansas City
Missouri. They are also operating
four greasing stations in Chicago.
‘These jobs are tho result of an ap
peal to Colonel Robert W. Stewart,
president of the company by the Na
tional Urban league through its in
dustrial relations department some
months ago.
‘The league used the company’s
successful operation of ita only sta
tion then manned by Negroes te
prove that the use of Negroes would
not cause a decrease in business;
but on the contrary would stimulate
business from Negroes.
In the case of this station the gon
eral physical appearance so improv
ed under Negro attendants and the
business so increased that it is on¢
of the beat in St. Louis. Prizes havc
been awarded to it for external ap
pearance and volume of business.
GIRL, 8, IS DELEGATE
TO CHURCH CONVENTION
Only cight years of age, but pos-
sossed with the mind of many per-
sons her superior in age, little Mae
Wilzabeth Kelley, daughter of the
Rey. J W. Kelley of Mattoon, IIL,
wag a delegate to the State Sunday
es of the A. M. EL
chirch in Sparta, Ill., last week.
She represented her district, it is
said, with as much decorum as many
of the adults, and returned with a
good report of the meeting.
Another difficnlt thing for a col-
lege graduate to decide is whether
he would like to have a new road-
ster as a commencement present, or
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NEW YORK.— The National Ur-
ban league through its executive sec-
retary, Eugene Kinekle Jones, an-
nounces the appointment of Elmer
Anderson Carter, executive secretary
of the St. Paul and Minneapolis Ur-
ban leagues as editor of “Opportu-
nity” magazine to succeed Oharles
S. Johnson whose resignation takes
effect September 15. Mr. Johnson
goes to take charge of the depart:
ment of social sciences of Fisk uni-
versity, Nashville.
Elmer A. Carter was formerly ex-
ecutive secretary of the Columbus,
Ohio Urban league and the Louts-
ville Urban league. Prior to coming
to the league Mr. Carter was head
ot the department of mathematics in
Prairie View State Normal school,
Prairie View, Texas. During the war
he was a member of the 92nd divis-
fon, A. EB. F. He was born in Roches
ter, N Y., and educated in the public
schools of New York state and Har
vard university.
Girl Claims White
Boys Attacked Her
Tes Ke Wee eet
LOS ANGELBS, Cal. June 28.—
With her body and face scarred and
bruised, little Geraldine Broadway
was brought to the City hall from
Bell, a suburb, by Mrs. Vivien Jac-
quet, who told of how the little girl,
her ward by adoption, had been set
upon by three armed white boys, and
cruelly beaten about the face, head
and body.
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which operates like a player plano
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work of a French ipventor that has
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The Color Line Is
Drawn At Houston
HOUSTON.—Por the first time in
the history of either major political
party, the Houston democratic na-
tional convention observed the color
Une.
_ Ia the magsive convention hall
a “Jim-Crow” act was arranged
for Negroes. this section the
whites were barred, as the Negroes
‘were from the rest of the hall.
While Houston is not of the old
south, Texas observes its customs
‘by laws in barring Negroes from
white compartments or sections of
railway trains, street cars, theatres
‘and other public places. Authori-
ties here extended this rule to the
convention hall.
Automobile mergers continue,
some of them on the highways when
two come together beadon.
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few hours longer. Cash prises totab
ing $300 are being offered to the
winners as follows:
First prize, $175; second prité,
$75; third prize, $50. With the elim
ination of the four <ouples who drop
ped out during the middlé of the
week each of the remaining three
were aséured of a prise. but each
seemed determined to win the first
‘prize and not to be satisfied with
anything less.
On with the dance. ¢
Mrs, Adams, of 1972 Massachusetts
street, spent last Monday in Chicago
on & business trip.
City News
FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1928
Last Sunday morning at 6 o'clock the Elite club girls met at the home of Mum Emma McAdoo, 2548 Adams street. From there the girls, with their frying pans, loaves of bread, bacon, eggs, salt and pepper, hiked out to West Gary. Some of the girls wore knickers, some wore sailor suits and some wore sport skirts. The girls stopped at a little shady nook and prepared their breakfast, because they were very hungry from the long jaunt through the woods. After eating, they played several lively games, which they all enjoyed very much. The girls the... found a farm house where the kind housewife gave them cool and refreshing water to drink; the girl made some very interesting snapshots with Mrs. W. W. Cooke, their sponsor, in the center of the group.
After clearing away the rubbish, the hikers trapped back to 21st and Grant. From there they were transported to their homes in the cars of Mrs. Wilton Crump and Dr. Elizabeth Kelley.
The hikers were: Mrs. W. W Cooke, the sponsor, Dr. Elizabeth Kelley, the president, Mrs. Maxine Gonzales, the secretary, Mrs. Wilton Crump, Mrs. Jessie Rucks; the Misses Ruth Kelly, Kettie Young, Mable Mauldin, Margaret Sanders, Sarah Fuller, Gladys Buckner, Emma McAdoo, Veronica and Thelma Trent, Pauline Byrd, and Arella McGee.
Mounds City Resident Here Visiting Cousin
Mrs. Bonnie Taylor, of Mounds, Illinois, is in the city visiting with her cousin, Mrs. Ada Rbse, of 2461 Washington street.
The Imps club had a very delightful meeting, Sunday afternoon, at the home of Miss Inez Holmes, 1321 Georgia street.
The club elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Miss Addye Bryant, president; Miss Otis Spigner, vice-president; Miss Margaret Sanders, secretary; and Miss Bettie Young, treasurer.
Miss Mable Maldin, a student of Terre Haute Normal, was voted into the club. Miss Alberteen Anderson, of New Orleans, Louisiana, visited the club.
Miss Holmes served a very delicious luncheon.
Moormans Return To City From St. Louis
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Moorman returned to the city last week from St. Louis, where they were quietly married. Mrs. Moorman was formerly Mrs. Lona Perkins and is a member of the Trinity M. E. church, while Mr. Moorman is quite a popular member of the younger set and is a member of the First Baptist church.
They are making their home at 2480 Adams street.
Mrs. Julia Stone motored to Chicago and Robbins, Illinois, last Sunday, where she spent the day with friends.
Federation Delegates
Leave for Indianapolis
The delegates to the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs left the city Monday and Tuesday for Indianapolis. Those included in the
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delegation are: Mrs. Mary J. Campbell, Mrs. Daisy Garnett, Mrs. Emma Furicha, Mrs. Bush Wyatt, Mrs. Mary Stokes, state chaplain, Mrs. C. Cathey and daughter, Ardella, Mrs. Clara Webster, and daughter, Anna, Mrs. Elia White, Mrs. Maude Robinson, Mrs. Corinne Cross, Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Fannie Rucker, Mrs. Celetha B. Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Edwards left Wednesday night.
Lake City lodge No. 182 and Emma L. Carey temple of I.P.B.O.E. of W. will hold its semi-annual installation ceremonies Wednesday night, July 11 John W. Robinson is exalted ruler and Mrs. Rochelle McLemore will be installed as the new daughter ruler. There will be a dance after the installation.
Mrs. Anna Greene of Des Moines, Iowa, spent a few days in Gary with her daughter, Mrs. Lona Perkins Moorman, 2480 Adams street. While in the city, Mrs. Green was the house-guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Braddock, 2489 Adams street, who were also formerly from Des Moines.
Mrs. Corinne Cross, of 2433 Jefferson street, will spend the remainder of her vacation, after the federation, with friends in Terre Haute, Indiana. She will return to the city in two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Simpson and Mrs Gonzales of Chicago were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Steptoe of 2545 Jefferson street.
Wednesday, July 11, the Elks will give a big installation ball at Elks' Rest. 2174 Broadway. There will be good music and a large crowd is expected. Tickets are on sale at the Elks' club.
The Social Art and Embroidery club met last Thursday with Mrs. Alice Ross, 1765 Harrison street, with the president presiding. After a very interesting meeting, the hostess served a delicious two course luncheon. The club will meet this week with Mrs. L. J. Ross, 507 W. 21st avenue, second floor. Mrs. L. J. Ross, president; Mrs. Queenie Robertson, reporter.
Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Dickerson and Miss Mable Mauldin, of 2549 Washington street, spent the Fourth of July in Chicago at Riverside park.
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Mr. and Mrs. M. Green, who were from Detroit, Michigan enroute to their home in Kansas City, spent the last weekend in Gary with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. L. Gonzalves, of 1324 Carolina street.
Garytesa Motor To South
Bend For Lawn Party
Doctors Elizabeth and Bertha Kelley, the Meesers. C. N. Green, T. Townsend, T. Freeney motored to South Bend Monday where they attended a lawn social, which was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Stanley.
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A group of Gary people visited the Dunes park Wednesday. The group included: Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Whitlock and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. David Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robinson, Attorney and Mrs. C. L. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cooke and family, Dr. Hedrick and Mr. John Lawson. Mr. Duncan, a science teacher at the Roosevelt annex school, guided the group and showed them many places of interest. They visited the studio of Mr. Frank Dudley, the famous artist who has made many paintings of the Dunes.
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III At Her Home
Miss Jewel Crump. 2693 Van Bus
ren place, is ill at her home.
The Twilight Charity club gave a picnic Wednesday at 21st and Noble. Mrs. Dosia Jackson, also had an outing for the juvenile Elks at the same place.
There were many visitors and everyone had an exceptionally good time.
Picnic Held By
Sunshine Club
The Sunshine Social club of the First Baptist church gave a picnic at East Gary, Wednesday, where all enjoyed themselves by eating, fishing and playing games.
Miss Ollye B. Dillon, a student of Crane college in Chicago spent the
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The Community Center church gave a picnic at Black Oak Wednesday. A good time was had by all.
Mrs. Emma T. Smith, of 134 Carolina street, spent Wednesday in Chicago as the guest of friends.
The following Gary people spent Sunday in Chicago: Miss Margaret Steptoe, 2545 Jefferson street, and Mr. John Combs, of 2450 Adams street, spent Sunday in Chicago as the guest of Mr. Combs' father.
Miss Jessie Dogan spent the weekend in Chicago visiting friends. She attended the Regal and the Savoy while there.
Miss Earnestine Campbell and Mr. Andrew Smith motored to Chicago Sunday.
Miss Carlyle, of Polly's Beauty Shop, spent Sunday in Chicago visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Carlyle is one of the most efficient beauty' parlor experts in the city.
A club of the Stewart house gave a picnic in East Gary, Wednesday. Many attended the picnic.
Mr. and Mrs. Grimes and family of Chicago spent Wednesday in Gary as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.
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Waters, of the Lewis and Waters
funeral home.
Kelleys Spend Day
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Mrs. A. C. Kelley Dr. Elizabeth
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Ruth Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Kelley, Rev. J. W. Kelley and daughter,
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Hill, Illinois.
Mrs. Margaret Pickens and Miss Aldene Guest of Chicago spent Wednesday in Gary as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin and Miss Betty Young, of 2121 Broadway. Mr. Pickens is the sister of Miss Young.
Miss Karlena Galloway, of Indianapolis, but who is now attending Chicago Art institute this summer spent the week-end in Gary as the guest of Attorney and Mrs. Fritz W Alexander, 2600 Harrison street.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith, of Danville, Illinois, spent Wednesday in Gary as the guest of the Misses Hazel and Rosa Stacker; 2323 Massachusetts street
Mr. H. T. Black, who was visiting his aunt and uncle, Dr. and Mrs. B. Taylor, of 1941 Massachusetts street, and who is a student of Virginia Union university, left last night for his home.
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White Rose Club
The White Rose club of the Mount Zion Baptist church met Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Archie, 1739 Harrison street, with the president in charge of the meeting. After a very splendid meeting, a dainty repast was served. The club will meet this week with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Russell, 2489 Adams street, second floor, apartment six. Mrs. James Peterson, president; Mrs. E. Bady, reporter.
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Mr. Jessie Schilcutt, of 2472 Adams street, left for Memphis Tuesday evening, where he spent the Fourth of July. He will be the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Schilcut.
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the Fourth of July holiday. One of the lynx at the zoo died in spite of strong efforts made to save its life, and one of the monkeys was the other victim. Park officials are inclined to believe that the animals had been fed improper food by spectators too often, in spite of the park rule forbidding that.
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An independent newspaper, devoted to the interests of the Negro and the community as a whole. Published every Friday morning in the year by The Gary American Publishing Company, Incorporated. Address all communications to The Gary American, American Bldg, Gary, Indiana.
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EDUCATION AND THE MOVIES
Stupid critics are once more assailing the movies.
A stream of propaganda is being squirted at the public to drench them with the idea that this form of entertainment is an evil.
One section of the attack is led by R. F. Cholmeley, president of the Incorporated Association of British Headmasters.
The movies, in his opinion, are made to "attract the largest possible number of silly people in their silly moments."
This is hardly accurate.
If the speaker gave thought to what people did in their silly moments he would realize that they made silly statements under pretense of saying something wise.
Had he stopped to consider he would have to admit that the movies are a great educational force.
They reach more people every day than all the headmasters of England reach in a year.
Moreover, their education is of the present, and not of the dull, dead and gloomy past.
They portray vividly the hell and horror of warfare, and so preach the great lesson of peace. They take the spectator to every corner of the globe.
They show him marvelous scenes and introduce him to great men. They make him well traveled and widely acquainted. They teach him deep moral lessons that the schools ignore lessons of life and love and home building. They bring vividly before the eyes great experiences of life. They teach what to avoid as well as what to strive for. They are linking the peoples of all nations into closer understanding with each other. They are thus a great factor in molding civilization.
Their influence for good will be felt long after their silly critics have passed away.
The only part of the nation's food raised by the middle-man is the price.—Arizona Gazette.
A Harvard professor explains earthquakes by saying that Mother Earth shakes to gain symmetry. Sort of dancing for exercise as it were.—Coconino Sum.
One of the most prominent entertainers in a small town is the undertaker. He is always giving box parties.—Miami Bulletin.
A woman used to leave her mark on a man by using a rolling pin. Now she uses a lip stick.—Nogales Herald.
It may be true that worry kills more people than work, but it's probably because more people worry than work.—Syracuse Herald.
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THE HEALTH QUESTION
By Dennis A. Bethea, M.D.
Health Editor of The Amerigan
YOUR HEART
Statistics show that more people die from heart disease than from any other one cause. It was not always thus, for in the earlier times it was a rather rare thing for one to pass away from heart affections.
However in this day of rush and crush, the excitement of making both ends meet and keeping up with the Joneses is telling on us. It takes a good deal of courage to stick on the, day after day, with small salary, and still meet the army of collectors with a smile.
There is a great movement on now to educate the people in the simple methods of taking care of the heart. Here as in no other place does an "ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure." It is just as hard to build up a heart that is torn down as it is to warm up by a fire that has gone out or to bring back love that has been carelessly lost.
In the first place, a whole lot of what folk call heart trouble, is not that at all. Many a time a physician is hurriedly called to the bedside of someone who was thought to be dying with heart trouble, but after a careful examination he finds that these cutting pains in the left chest were the pains of intercostial neuralgia.
Perhaps you have had dizzy spells, or you may suffer from cold feet and hands, or you may be awakened some night with palpitation or rapid heart beating, but this does not always mean that the heart is to blame. Perhaps you had better watch your eating a little more closely, or give yourself a general house-cleaning or cut down on your smoking or have your eyes looked after.
Sometimes you may find yourself getting short of breath when you walk or work a little faster than usual. This may mean that your heart valves are weakening, and then it may mean that you have taken on a little more flesh than is good for you. Remember that it takes more effort to take a heavier body around than it does a lighter one.
But after all, there comes a time when sure enough heart disease steals up upon you. If people would have their infected tonsils removed, and their bad teeth extracted or treated, there would be very little organic heart trouble.
Germs from infected tonsils and decaying teeth enter the system with the food and thence into the circulation. After these toxins get into the blood stream, they are liable to play havoc with any part of your internal organs.
They often injure the delicate valves of the heart, and when these valves heal they shrivel like a withered leaf, so that the openings into the various chambers of the heart are not fully closed. But to make a long story short, your charming widow will soon be on the still hunt for another husband.
There is probably nothing that cuts down the efficiency of the heart as much as giving away to the emotions of anger, fear, worry and anxiety. But there is nothing that will build it up more than cheerfulness and contentment. The human heart needs love and good cheer more than digitalis and strophanthus.
The Pilgrim Fathers gained this by meditation and prayers. There are people living now who can remember when their father would gather the members of his household at the family altar at bedtime for Bible reading. If the fathers of this day would take a notion to adopt this plan they would be reading the big book at one and two o'clock in the morning.
(Copyright, 1928, by The Gary American, Inc.)
European audiences are telling Mr. Volstead that America is still a trifle damp. Mr. Volstead should reply, "Thanks to your assistance."—Dallas Journal.
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M. SUGGS, Manager
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The said Board of Public Works has adopted details, maps, drawings and specimen maps said sewer which are now on file at the office of the said Board of Public Works. The Board of Public Works will meet on the 23rd秋, 1928 at nine o'clock in its office. The Board will receive and hear remonstrances from any persons whose property may be affected by such proposed construction and as such may be required to accrued upon the property to be assessed will equal the estimated cost of said improvement and will determine whether or not such being accrued the estimated cost of whether the district drained is herein properly described and take further and final action in the premises confirming, modifying, changing, altering,
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City Legal No.1
City Legal No.1
NOTICE
City Legal No.2
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Attend the Board of Public Works of the City of Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will meet on the 16th day of July, 1928, in its office in Gary, Indiana, for the CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL SEWER NUMBER 156, in said City of Gary, all in accordance with the plans and the office of the Board of Public Works.
The cost of said improvement shall be assessed as special benefits. The abutting bidder will be bidders. Bidders file a certified check for at least 2½ percent of the Engineer's estimate of the cost of the construction while the return is computed to unsuccessful bidder when a contract and bond have been executed for the work. No additional less amount than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Bids must be on file in the public records. Bids must be on clock a.m., on the 16th day of July, 1928.
By order of the Board of Public Works.
City Legal No.3
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
NOTICE TO the Board of Public Works of the City of Gary, Lake County, Indiana, will meet on the 16th day of July, 1928, in its office at 1000 W. 10th Street for bids for the CONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL SEWER NUMBER 157. in said City of Gary, to accommodate the plans and specifications on file in the office of the Board of Public Works.
The cost of said improvement shall be
the sum of the cost of the property and
benefited property. Bidders, must file
their own proof of cost.
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of the Engineer's estimate of the total of said improvement which will be restated for the work. No casual binder should be contested and board have been executed for the work. No additional less amount than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00). The right is reserved to reject any and all binder. Bids must be on file in the office. Bids must be dated by the day of the clerk a. m., on the 10th day of July, 1988. By order of the Board of Public Works. Clerk JOHN A. BRENNAN JOHN A. BRENNAN HARRY A. ARNOLD BOARD OF OFFICE ATTERT: ANNA BARRETT. Clerk. 7-6-13
City Legal No.4
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That on the day of July, 1692, the Board of Public Works, County, Indiana, adopted DECLARATORY PROVEMENT OF DELAWARE STREET. SECTION 19. from the Center Line of 88th Street in said City of Gary, by the construction
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NOTICE
Horizon of a pavement 27 in width with a surface-wall surface of one of the following: asphalt, asphaltic concrete, bituminous or brick on present pavement regraded or sheet wood, asphaltic concrete, brick or wood blocks on concrete foundations, asphaltic concrete, bituminous, and all in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the Board of Public Works will meet on the 22nd day of July, 1923, at ten o'clock a.m. in the office in the City Hall to review those interested and will decide whether the benefits to the property liable to be assessed for each improvement will equal the benefits to the property not interested, modify or rescind its Preliminary Resolution.
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