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SAMPLE COPY TWIN-CITY HERALD U. S. POSTAGE 1 1/2c PAII HISTORICAL Minneapolis, Minn. Permit No. 158 SOCIETY Volume No. 1--No. 1 FRATERNITY HEAD EXPLAINS PROGRAM FRATERNITY HEAD EXPLAINS PROGRAM ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY LAUNCHES ITS EIGHTH ANNUAL GO TO HIGH SCHOOL, GO TO COLLEGE CAMPAIGN. May 1st-May 7th, Inclusive. The Eighth Annual Go To High School, Go To College Campaign will be launched by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity the week of May 1st, 7th, inclusive. Plans have been completed for conducting the movement in every state in the union. Seventy chapters of the fraternity will conduct campaigns in the various sections of the country. The Director of the movement in each state has plans for carrying on the campaign in every city and town where there are one hundred or more of our people to be found. PURPOSE OF MOVEMENT Raymond W. Cannon, general president of Alpha Phi Alpha and national director of the movement, stated: "We realize that our future is dependent upon the education of our boys and girls beyond that degree of learning attained by their immediate predecessors that they may carry on life's work to a greater degree of perfection. On this basis, the fraternity is engaged in a militant effort to stimulate the ambition of our boys and girls to that point which will M. RAYMOND W. CANNON, General President Alpha Phi Alpha, Director go to High School, Go to College Movement. compel them to ascertain in life what is good and what is evil; what ought to be done and what ought not to be done; with a knowledge of phenomena as explained by and resolved into causes and reasons, powers and laws; and always to hold an unselfish and sincere regard for their fellows, then have we builded for the future and rendered a service to mankind and posterity which is sacred. MOVEMENT ENDORSED BY PEOPLE OF NATIONAL PROMINENCE The Go To High School, Go To College Campaign bears the endorsement of leading men and women of various races and creeds. It bears the endorsement of the late President Harding. Two years ago the Sixth Campaign was opened with an expression from President Coolidge. This year hundreds have volunteered their support including business and professional men and women, ministers, scientists, authors, publishers, captains of industry, and eminent educators. A large number of churches and social service organizations have offered their whole-hearted co-operation. It is interesting to note that this is one of the very few movements having for its purpose uplift and betterment of humanity which does not ask the public for funds. Here it must be stated that most of the members of the fraternity sponsoring this drive are themselves attempting to gain a start in life. Even so, they are making sacrifices in order to help others. WORKS FOR ALL BOYS AND GIRLS The Go To High School, Go To College Campaign operates to the benefit of All boys and girls, regardless of Race or Creed. It is an American movement designed for the welfare of American boys and girls. It benefits white and black alike. Many white people are to be found participating in this movement each year. In fact, some times our movement is even held in their midst in places where there are practically no Negroes to be found. Some of the features employed in the movement this year include such Ace.MAR 5 1936 g. SPEED THE BABY CONTEST The Women's Auxiliary of the Minneapolis branch of the N. A. A. C. P. was called in special session by the President, Mrs. Fannie M. Shanks. The meeting gathered at Phyllis Wheatley at 2 P. M., Wednesday, April 27. The object of the meeting was to speed the plans for the Baby Contest. This year the women are out to establish a record that shall displace the successful outcome of last year's race. It is desired to enter fifty babies. Reports from the committee in charge of entries disclosed a large part of this number already secured. The contest this year will be conducted under the newly formed Women's Auxiliary of the local branch. The enthusiasm of the women promises a glorious race. It promises also to separate the men from all their small change. "The National Office" says Mrs. Shanks, "points out that not a baby has ever refused to help. It is my earnest hope that the example of the babies will be followed by the mothers of the babies and by the public as well. We want to make Minneapolis the outstanding city of the country in its conduct of this year's contest." MARIAN ANDERSON IN RECITAL One of the most important musical events of the fast waning season is the coming Marian Anderson recital at the First Baptist Church, Friday evening, May 6. Miss Anderson is the outstanding woman singer of the group. She has appeared as soloist with such important musical organizations as the Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra and the New York Symphony. The artist will be assisted by a chorus of one hundred voices chosen from the population of St. Paul and Minneapolis. William King is the contralto singer accompanist. Twin Citians can not well afford to miss this musical treat made possible by the W. C. A. and the board and staff of Phyllis Wheatley House. At the Marian Anderson recital at The First Baptist Church The Twin City Choral of one hundred voices will be directed by John Hickman, Jr. of St. Paul. It is the same organization that Geo. Johnson of New York directed in recital at the Lyceum last season. Tickets will be on sale at the Cable Piano Company Monday, May 2. This concert will be one of the premier events of the season. F. D. Perkins, musical critic of the N. Y. Herald Tribune, said in speaking of Miss Anderson's singing recital: "The voice in a hundred thousand." Don't forget the date, Friday evening, May 6. items as placards strategically posted, various forms of advertising, use of publications, distribution of instructive literature, visits to homes of boys and girls and talks with parents. Recent advices inform that it is planned in the city of Washington, D.C., that all the street cars shall carry banners bearing slogans of the campaign. The State Directors working in cooperation with the chapters are making index records of the high school students. With these records it is planned to follow the progress of each student to the completion of his or her college course. The fraternity will thus keep in touch with each and be intelligent at all times when and how to lend aid or encouragement. Very detailed work is being done in the rural districts of the Southland as well as the congested commercial and industrial centers of the North. Some of the chapters are holding essay prize contests and the winners of these will be awarded such prizes as paid tuition in colleges and universities of accredited standing. Scholarships are to be given in an effort to stimulate interest in education. It is interesting to note that many of our boys and girls have won these prizes in years past and today there are hundreds of them in higher institutions of learning who are there because of the efforts of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. MINNEAPOLIS SOCIETY The Busy Bee Club will give a three act drama entitled "The Path Across the Hill." From the writer's view this play is something unusual. Everyone should encourage this excellent talent who will furnish plenty of enjoyment for the old as well as the young. Watch this paper for the notice of place, date, and price which will appear in the next issue. WEALTHY MAN A SUICIDE RICHEST NEGRO FARMER IN MINNESOTA A SUICIDE Le Sueur, Minn.-The mysterious death of Otto Green, reputed to be the wealthiest colored farmer in this section of the country last week has left this small and bustling town in an uproar. Mr. Green was found dead, apparently a suicide Wednesday, April 13, on his large farm a few miles out of this city. No cause or reason could be advanced by his relatives or friends for his act. He had no financial worries as his large property holdings were in good condition and his bank balance was over two thousand dollars. On his farm ready for the May markets were over fifteen hundred dollars' worth of live stock. The populace of this town are divided on the suicide verdict of the coroner, some contending that Green was murdered and the rest holding to the suicide version. Mr. Green and his brother have for years been the only colored people in the community. He was well liked by every one and highly respected and apparently had no enemies. He is survived by his brothers, Fred, Christopher, Abe, John and Hall, all of Le Sueur and Henry Green of Minneapolis. His death and the cause is still being investigated by the mayor of Le Sueur. THE POLITICAL POT The political pot in Minneapolis is boiling over, every group has some fish to fry. We are pretty good cooks ourselves when we can get together. Does your alderman ever visit you and ascertain your community wants at any other time besides around election time? The trouble with a great many of us self-satisfied Minnesota folks, transplanted and native, is that we are great folks to say what can't be done, very seldom concentrating on what must be done and can be done. A first class and active colored business men's organization with a definite program is what we must have in Minneapolis. There are five candidates for the office of mayor of Minneapolis. The colored voters are unacquainted with most of them. The incumbent, George E. Leach, is, of course, known to the Colored voter. The other candidates: Fred Ossanna, O. J. Turner, Harry Lund and Fred D. McMillan are comparatively unknown to our group. Who they are, what they stand for is what the Herald will attempt to find out and broadcast to you in the succeeding issues before the primary elections. Candidates for aldermen are numerous, colored ballot casters should scan carefully the records of candidates. Especially in the second, third and thirteenth wards. Home owners and people purchasing homes should get behind candidates that are qualified to represent all of the people. There are streets and pavements in some of the semi-colored settlements that are a disgrace to Minneapolis. Watch the Herald for the real campaign dope! One Colored Man is in the aldermanic race, S. W. Neal, 1217 Fifth street South, is again a candidate for alderman of the sixth ward. Mr. Neal was an unsuccessful candidate last election. Good luck, Mr. Neal! Rev. Roy L. Smith should make a good school board member. His "Fireside Philosophy" must come from the heart of a man free of prejudices. He is one candidate we recommend without microscopic inspection. WHITE MINISTERS AID JAMES SMITH At last the clouds of despair are fading and the sunshine of future joy is spreading happiness to one of our race. Mr. Jas. M, Smith, brother of the late Chas. Sumner Smith, has been for this past month taking a course in tailoring. The opportunity was given by the Methodist ministers (white) who are sponsoring the financing of a business for Mr. Smith, all modernly equipped. There is always same good in some one that can be seen by those of clean hearts regardless of color. Mr. Smith expects to begin business in the near future. Sunshine Sammy, famous movie tot, in bygone days played here during the past week. Ernest Morrison, as he is known by his close friends, was the feature attraction at the vaudeville theatre in which he played. LOCAL BRANCH SUBMITS REPORT LOCAL BRANCH SUBMITS REPORT MINNEAPOLIS BRANCH N. A. A. C. P. The regular monthly meeting of the Minneapolis Branch of N. A. A. C. P. was held at the Bethesda Baptist Church last Sunday afternoon. A comprehensive review of the work of the local branch and work yet to be done was made by the president, touching also on some of the things done by the National Office by which the race as a whole will profit. The most interesting report came from Miss W. Gertrude Brown of the Phyllis Wheatley House, reviewing step by step the case of the State vs. Hall. This case was carried to its successful termination through the efforts of Miss Brown, backed by the financial support of the Twin Cities' branches of the N. A. A. C. P., and the moral support of the people of both cities. Through this case the court has said to those of the South who would violate our young women, you cannot do this thing in Minnesota and get away with it. The result of this case is not measured by the cost, but by the protection thrown around the young womanhood of our race. To successfully prosecute this case it was not only necessary for Miss Brown to go to the home of the girl, but to bring an aunt back with her as a witness, as no affidavit would be procured in Atlanta for a colored girl where a white man was involved. The following is an itemized expense account of the trip exclusive of meals and lodging and other incidentals: Car fare from Chicago to Atlanta, Ga., and return $60, paid jointly by the N. A. A. C. P. of both cities, auto hire from Atlanta to Fayetteville, a distance of 27 miles, two trips, $20, car fare for Mrs. Smith, the girl's aunt, from Chicago to Minneapolis, $14.56, Mrs. Smith's return from Minneapolis to Fayetteville, $41.74, three telegrams at $1.08, $3.24, total $89.54. Note that no car fare was paid for Miss Brown from Minneapolis to Chicago and return, as she was compelled to there in the interest of her work. Also the return ticket from Atlanta to Chicago, was exchanged for two charity tickets, bringing both Miss Brown and Mrs. Smith as far as Chicago, for the price of the one first class ticket held by Miss Brown. Miss Brown has paid the $89.54, out of her own pocket. This amount the Minneapolis and St. Paul branches through executive committee have agreed to refund. The Minneapolis branch Sunday raised about half of its portion. In order that the men of the town who seldom attend our public meetings may have a chance to contribute to this worthy cause, contributions may be left with J. E. Stewart, at the Stewart Smoke Shop, 248 3rd Ave. S., or with Hamlet B. Rowe, at the pool hall, at 630 Sixth Ave. N. GRAND DAUGHTER RULER HERE Grand Daughter Ruler, Mrs. Ella G. Barry, of Chicago, Illinois, guest of the Twin City Temples, paid a visit to Ames Lodge at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. The gifted lady made a wonderful talk on the Elks' Educational Program. So pleased were the Brothers that they voted to send flowers in her honor, at the dinner given by Minneaha Temple the following evening. Ames Lodge of Elks contributed ten dollars ($10) to Minneapolis Quota of the Red Cross flood sufferers' fund Ames also contributed fifteen dollars $15) to Johnnie Baker Post, American Legion to assist Post in purchasing flags. PIONEER BUSINESS MAN MOVES PIONEER BUSINESS MAN MOVES Tom Galbreath, barber shop and billiard shop owner, well known in Minneapolis business circles for years, moved recently from 1223 Washington Ave. S., to a newly decorated place at 610 Lyndale Ave. No. His new establishment will not have a billiard room in connection but will have a first class barber shop and beauty shop combination. The northsiders are saying that the southside's loss is the northside's gain. Try patronizing our advertisers. The Mary B. Talbert Study Club presented again Friday evening, April 29, "The Old Maids' Convention" in benefit for the Building Fund of Phyllis Wheatley House. The cast was composed of the following: Beulah Mitchell, Alice Brown, Glorine Fassett, Eula Neal, Minnie Alexander, Lucille Banks, Jessie Shepherd, Agnes Eddings, Josephine Escue, Marie Hughes, Susie Wilson, Cecil Stovall, Hazel Clark, Catherine Reilly, Francis Peebles, Eva Kelly, Essie Mason, Edna Mitchell, Mamie Whitney, Errol Fassett, Marian Jeffrey, Meredith Sizer, Frances McHigh and Mrs. Blanche Mason. Mrs. Van Hook, Chairman. The second Old Maids' Convention was well attended. The ladies who appeared in the affair deserve a world of commendation for their efforts in behalf of Phyllis Wheatley House. SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY MASS MEETING MONDAY NIGHT There will be a get-together meeting at Masonic Hall, 24th Street and 5th Avenue South, Monday evening, May 2, 1927, 8 o'clock. Speeches and discussions will be made on important topics of the day by local and nationally prominent personages, including a discussion on the popular Pokegama Lake, cabin site and vacation summer resort, located about half way between Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Superior on Minnesota's best highways, numbers 1, M-23, No. 5. It is an ideal place for week-end parties, recreational advantages and future educational possibilities. Pokegama Lake is not a pond but a real lake, six miles-long and about 1½ wide, according to reports teeming with bass, pike, pickerel, sturgeon, crappies, sunfish, muscallonge and other game, fighting Northern fish. Modern buildings and resort facilities will cater to your comfort. There will be a club house, amusements of all kinds, club dining hall, fishing boats, tackle and bait available. Store, promenade, community play grounds, bathing beach, and beautiful groves and other features by the time your cottage is erected. The Samford Investment Company, located at 605 Temple Court, telephone Ge. 4084, in conjunction with some well-known local men has charge of the sale of cabin sites and lots. The program for this meeting will be: Invocation, Rev. H. C. Boyd. Addresses by: Mayor Geo. E. Leach. Alderman W. C. Buck, W. Gertrude Brown, Head of Phyllis Wheatley House; Dr. F. W. Penick of Milwaukee, national character, Rev. J. B Stovall, Wm. M. Smith, Pres., N. A. A. C. P.; W. C. Jeffery, President Sunday Forum; Dr. J. H. Braham, of Chicago. Vocal Solo by Miss Kathrynn Manderville, master of ceremonies; Rev. C. B. Burton. Committee: F. E. Abbey, Rev. C. B. Burton, B. Maxey McDew, Dr. M. W. Judy, Chairman. ARCADIA DANCING PALACE At the Arcadia Dancing Palace Monday Evening, May 2, the Fellowship Club will entertain the Twin City trippers of the light and fantastic with one of their popular dances. The Fellowship Club's entertainments have maintained the high standard established by the club at its first dance. The organization has engaged the services of the Clarence Johnson orchestra for the occasion. Chester Johnson, James Hughes, R. S. Underwood and Courtney Torrell are the officers directing the affair. The spacious Arcadia Dancing Palace is the place, Monday night, May 2, is the date. If you would enjoy a pleasant evening be there. MINNEAPOLIS WOMEN INJURED IN AUTO CRASH The lives of three Minneapolis women were endangered when the machine in which they were riding was struck by another auto. Mrs Harry Allen who was driving her car escaped without injury, but Mrs. W. W. Walker in the car with her sustained a broken wrist and was severely cut by glass. Mrs. Deering of 3809 Clinton who was also in the car was slightly injured in the misfortune accident. The car was badly wrecked. YOUNG PEOPLE WILL GIVE SUNDAY FORUM PROGRAM YOUNG PEOPLE WILL GIVE SUNDAY FORUM PROGRAM The Minneapolis Sunday Forum in its program of May 1st, at Phyllis Wheatley House will give an interesting picture of the development of our young people. Beginning with the smallest ones in the kindergarten stage it will show the progress toward self-expression that will be climaxed by the address of Mr. Reginald Johnson, a senior in the University of Minnesota. The young people from kindergarten to junior grade are being trained by Mrs. Blanch Mason: Their presentations will be marked by the dash and earnestness and that serious consideration which awakens in the hearers not a sense of amusement alone, but sets the heart abeating with keen pleasure and pride. Mr. Reginald Johnson, who will deliver the principal address, lives in St. Paul, where his activities have marked him as one of the coming men of the city. He was for nine years the only colored member of the staff of the St. Paul Library Association; is secretary of the St. Paul branch of the N. A. A. C. P., and is now a Senior in Minnesota University. He will discuss this timely subject: "Wanted; Race Consciousness." The public is cordially invited. Meeting opens at 3:30 P. M. Miss Dorothy Pittman, with the assistance of Mrs. Katherine L. Smith has produced a series of remarkably interesting programs for this season's Forum. Perhaps none show forth more fully than this one of May 1, the real intent of the Forum service, the advancement of our young people and none have more clearly shown the reason for the continuing interest in the Forum which has lived through the years and made it the best beloved of Minneapolis organizations. With the relatives and friends of the little ones and those who will enjoy an impassioned race appeal Phyllis Wheatley on Sunday should be put to it, to afford accommodations. Come early is our advice. W. C. Jeffrey, President Wm. M. Smith, Publicity ANANIAS TIRES OF MARRIAGE Man With Biblical Name Deserts Wife Within Six Weeks After Wedding Ceremony Married life didn't make a hit with Ananias and he abandoned it in less than six weeks. It is not recorded that the biblical Ananias had any surname, but the modern Ananias of which this is written, possessed the surname of Collins. He married a woman named Bessie at Aitkin on March 22, 1924, and deserted her on May 1, 1924, according to the complaint in a divorce action which Gale P. Hilyer has filed as attorney for Bessie Collins. ROLAND HAYES AGAIN PRAISED BY LOCAL CRITIC In a resume of the past concert season in last Sunday's Minneapolis Tribune, James Davies, musical editor of the Tribune, highly praised the Roland Hayes recital as one of the chief musical treats of the season. Mr. Davies said, "One of the finest vocal programs heard this season was that given by Roland Hayes, whose exquisite art places him among the very few real aristocrats of musical interpretation." NEGRO AMERICAN DIGEST Jefferson City, Mo., April 25. Nathan B. Young, present president of Lincoln University, was not reelected to head that institution at the meeting of the board of curators according to information received here. He will be succeeded by Clement Richardson who headed the institution before it was elevated to the rank of university. Omaha, Neb., April 28.—Jack Bloomfield, nationally known business man, has recovered from a severe illness. He was discharged from the hospital last week. His son, Leroy Bloomfield, conducted his father's business enterprises while he was ill. Chicago, Ill.—Louis B. Anderson, alderman of the famous Second ward, has again been appointed floor leader for William Hale Thompson, Chicago's new mayor, who was re-elected by the citizens of Chicago after one of the most vicious campaigns in the history of American politics. TERE SS 4 : . THE TWIN-CITY HERALD 3 NEE that there are no jobs save for a limited few. This realization evokes sighs and longings for the days that are past or blame for the new Negroes who have spoiled things as they were. Both of these attitudes are foolish—Minneapolis needs not futile long- ings for bygone days, nor curses for present ones, but a united effort, con- scientiously conceived and intelligently led for a future that bears promise for the men and women of tomorrow. “Phone Geneva 2071 r E, G. HARRIS. Prop. Tue DUNBAR HOUSE Rooms By Day or Week Porters’ and Waiters’ Headquarters Clean. Quiet, Homelike 728 Washington Ave. So. Minneapolis Stockholm Theatre 103 Washington Ave. So. 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Adams, Sr., of the Appeal, Phillip Hale, Charles Sum- ner Smith, the warrior, loved by his friends, respected by his enemies; young, brilliant Walter Chestnutt who sacrificed a life of untold promise for his Northwest Bulletin. ‘These men and their co-workers trudged over a rugged trail fighting for the rights of the American black man. We shall try in our humble way to serve the group, upholding the traditions made by these pioneers who tried nobly to provide colored .folk of the..Northwest with strong and sturdy mediums of expression. To the People of the GREAT Northwest Greetings— With this issue, “The Twin City Herald” makes its initial bow and first entry into the Nation’s Journalism. We are not doing so with any intent or purpose of rivalry—but from a firm conviction th®t such a step is needed. We believe that every live and up-to-date community of our people or any people, for that matter, should possess a publication, adapted to its direct needs, setting forth its aims and ambitions, giving publicity to the various achievements of its home-folks, circulating all interesting news items of the week, enlightening its readers of the achievements of the peeople in general and our group in particular, to give out reliable information, that to the best of our ability, may be absolutely depended upon to be true. This is our aim and earnest endeavor, to publish a real newspaper in every sense of the word; we may fall short, but we are going to try. We know we will be criticised, censured, called dumbbells, boneheads, and told that if “brains were gasoline, we couldn’t get out of the garage,” ete., but, making us believe it, “that’s the rub,” we're going to be “from Mis- souri” until “Smith Brothers” shave. Not only has this little herd of broad-minded (or blind-folded) men, organized to put out a newspaper, important as that may be, but are equipped and prepared, thanks to Mr. Perry, to do general standard and commercial job printing, thus enabling the Perry Printing Company, publishers of the Twin City Herald, to function in every detail a business venture that shall be a credit to the Colored people of the Twin Cities and the great Northwest. Very truly yours, BRred G Thomas. FOREWORD The Twin City Herald is published in response to a very evident need. Our Minneapolis and St. Paul group is too large, its interests too diversified to permit a proper presentation of its problems by a single publication, save 0°"; established in each home field. This thought does not exclude a very sincere appreciation of the several valiant attempts made by our sister city’s publications to meet the issue. In the very nature of the case they could not fully succeed. The several agencies whom we hope ‘to serve include the churches, the secret orders, the N. A. A. C. P., the Urban League, settlement work as visualized by the Phyllis Wheatley House, business interests, and that large class not intimately associated with either of the above agencies, but whose thought and reactions, moral and economic status influences lgrgely the welfare of the whole. Each of these enumerated groups will find in the publicity afforded by 8 sympathetic tress, a-certain means to a larger clientele and an impetus toward greater accomplishment. The churches, a real bulwark of our liberty, may find a wider field for harvest. The secret orders so deeply grounded in the affections of our people and se loyally supported, opportunity to place before a greater number the benevo- lences and construction work upon which they base their appeal. The work of the y A. A. C. P. so vital, yet so little understood, shall find the way to a more intelligent local appreciation. ‘The shadow of disaster which hangs above our economic well-being, to dispel this has been engaging the strenuous effort of the Urban League will pass with the better understanding public presentation of facts will bring. There is yeoman work to do in building confidence in and support for our business men. There is even greater service to render in bringing to the consciousness of many who have no special interest, a realization of the importance each one of us bears in relation to the progress of all, in our communal life. All of this but sketches the need which influenced the pub- lishers to enter the field. Despite the earnest desire to serve, the publishers are opposed on principle, as they are prohibited by economic restraints, from giving something for nothing. While much that our columns contain will be “without money and without price” the full realization of our program will depend upon the generous support of the public. We hope to make the Twin City Herald so interesting and so useful that it will win that loyal sup- port without which it may not hope to endure. MINNEAPOLIS—WHAT OF TOMORROW? The contemplation of the past is apt to be pleasant. Years mellow and soften the hardships we have endured—and as the hand of time touches events and conditions it encompasses them with the aura of dignity and worth. From the perspective of after years the present is never as good as the past. The “good old days” that are gone are brightened by a magic wand and most of us enshrine the memory of the past in our hearts. But the memory of the days that have gone, pleasant as they may have been, will not solve any of the problems of today. We in Minneapolis will not progress by longiiig for the “good old days,” nor will we enhance our prestige and posi- tion by attempting to allocate the Jadthe: Tor’ corditions -’g tady are. Our duty i to meet the problems which ‘fac as’ and .td ifght*with ‘ajl the means at our command for thoag fhipge syhigh are-qurs dy, virtue of gur. citizenship in the city of Minneapolis, the’ istete ‘of: Mjnnesctd, thie ‘Ppited: States: pt awit. aap sie cane bet ee ate She ae Today we in Minneapolis with a population upwards of six thousand suffer from lack of industrial opportunity. The right to work according to ability and training is denied the Negro man or woman. No matter what the ambition, no matter what the ability, no matter what the character of the Negro man or woman may be in Minneapolis, he is condemned to work in jobs—honorable in themselves ‘tis true—but without future, without hope of advancement, without the necessity of educational equipment and therefore poorly paid. Our children face practically a future- less existence. They may go to high school—aye, to college, but unless they equip themselves for a profession, they will be forced to seek employment far from Minneapolis—among aliens and strangers. As a result of this restriction of the right to work, we are forced to live on insufficient incomes and the penalty we pay is a high rate of mortality, of morbidity and a disproportionate amount of crime. This condition is ~more acute ingMinneapolis than any city of its size in America. Nowhere is there so little chance for the colored boy and girl to work. The Urban League is attempting to improve this condition, is striving to make places for Negro men and women to the end that a better citizenship will develop from a larger opportunity. It is attempting to enlist the aid and co-operation of white men and women in order that an enlightened pub- lic opinion will see the tremendous handicap which faces the Negro citizen. _ ‘The Negro himself has taken little interest save when he is looking for a job. The necessity of this work is not dpparent to many until they them- selves are forced to seek employment and then they come to the realization LISTEN. FOLKS The establishment of this paper is the result of the interest of a num- ber of public spirited Twin City col- ored folk, who felt the need of an aggressive, progressive and militant newspaper to broadcast along with other established agencies to the gen- eral public the hopes and aspirations of the Negroes of Minnesota and the Northwest. The Twin City Herald wants to help build a greater St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Herald believes | that a Bigger and Better Twin Cities should mean also a Bigger and Bet- ter Colored Twin Cities. Any plans or provisions made for the building of these great cities must include all groups making up the population. The ten thousand colored folks of the two cities, most of them substantial citizens, many of them home owners, have been neglected in the past in such plans especially in regards to employment. A sort of a tacit under- standing between certain employers has produced a closed door condition ‘toward colored workers, The Herald simply wants a square deal. We wart no more or less than is given other American citizens. Racial corggiousness among our group in this section of the country is at low ebb. We have been too easily satisfied. For the protection economi- cally of the future generations of col- ored Minnesotans we must redevelop our sense of racial pride. That is one of the jobs that the Herald in- tends to accomplish with your as- sistance. In politics the Herald will support men and measures. Let’s wake up and co-operate with our local publica- tions, churches and organizations and show the paler brother that we are a component part of the social, indus- trial, and political life of this great Northwest. Twin City Choral with Marian Anderson, auspices Phyllis Wheatley House, First Baptist ‘Church, May 6. INTERESTING READING The Crisis for May is now on sale at the news stands. The new Crisis with its new style of makeup and, ar- rangement of its articles is very in- teresting. Every colored home should receive the Crisis each month. Aaron Douglas, well known in the Twin Cities is now the art editor of the Crisis. In the April Contemporary Review an international journal there is an article by Kelly Miller entitled “After Marcus Garvey—What of the Negro.” Bruno Lasker contributes to the Mid-monthly Survey an illuminating article on the conditions of Negroes in large northern urban centers. His article is called “The Negro in De- troit” and is a resume of the work of the inter-racial committee appointed last year after the Sweet case. Have you read the Survey of the Negro in Minneapolis, compiled by Abram L. Harris, former Minneapolis Urban League secretary, now one of the editors of the Messenger Maga- zine? Remember that The Herald is printed in a Race printing shop bya Race printer. Hear Marian Anderson, contralto, at the First Baptist Church, Friday, May 6. Tickets on sale May 2 at Cable Piano Company. The funeral of Mrs. Ada Green, widow of Henry Green, who died April 23, was held from the Neal Chapel Thursday at 2 o’clock. Burial at Lakewood cemetery. Her survivors are Maud Price of Los Angeles and Alice Mason, Vancouver, B. C. Funeral services for Mrs. Margerite Clariday of Des Moines, Iowa, who died at the home of her brother, Har- vey Jones, 708 5th Ave. So., Sunday, April 24, was held Wednesday after- noon from S. W. Neal Chapel. Bur- jal at Crystal Lake. Services for Mrs. Mary Breeding, 506 Humboldt Ave. No., deaconess of St. James A. M. E. Church, were held Tuesday, April 26, at the church. Rev. C. R. Water officiating. Mrs. Breed- ing is survived by a son, Warren Breeding. Funeral services of Charles Baker of Los Angeles, former Minneapolis resident, whose body was shipped here from Los Angeles for burial were held at the Neal Chapel Monday, April 25. interment at Crystal Lake G@emetery. EDITORIAL JOTTINGS In Louisville, Kentucky, the white dailies have decided to capitalize the word Negro at the request of colored citizens headed by William Warley, militant Negro editor. Certain dailies in our two towns might well copy these “Old Kaintuck” newspapers. Being polite to white people will surely cause you to be polite to colored people.—Richmond Planet. OUR ADVERTISERS APPRECI- ATE YOUR NICKELS, DINES AND DOLLARS. SPORTS SQUIBS OF SPORTS By Hamlet “Kid” Rowe TWO PROMINENT HORSEMEN DIE In the passing of Moses C. Moore at Dayton, Ohio, and William Perkins of Lexington, Kentucky, our group lost two of its best known horsemen and business men. Mr. Moore’s death came first after an illness of three years during which time he remained active in his business until three weeks prior to Ris demise. Coming from Paris, Ky., where he was born, Mr. Moore began life in Dayton as a labor- er at a salary of $1.00 a day and by thrift and business foresight he be- came one of the wealthiest Negroes in Ohio. He made considerable money in real estate and finally purchased a number of race horses and remained active in the racing game for two score years. At the time of his death he owned several good horses, including Marion Gloosbey, Gypsy George, Who Knows Me and Uncle Velo. Mr. Moore contributed liberally to all charities and was the recognized political leader of our racial group in Dayton. 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Parsonage 2737 11th Ave. South Zion Baptist Church, Seventh and Hoag Ave. North. Sunday school—9:30 A. M. Morning service—11:00 A. M. Evening service—7:30 P. M. Rev. C. B. Burton, pastor. METHODIST St. Peter A. M. E. Church, 22nd Street, Elliot and 10th Ave. S. Morning service—10:45 A. M. Sunday school—1:00 P. M. Evening service—7:30 P. M. Rev. H. C. Boyd, pastor. St. James A. M. E. Church, corner Fourth Street and 15th Ave. Sunday school—9:30. Morning service—10:45. Christian endeavor—6:30. Night Services—7:30. Rev. C. R. Waters, pastor. BORDER M. E. CHURCH Bible school—10:30 A. M. Morning Worship—11:30 A. M. Young People's Society—6:30 P. M. Evening worship—7:30 P. M. Bible study, Wednesday evening 7:30 P. M. Rev. G. W. Thomas, pastor. WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH NOTICE Service every Sunday at Phyllis Wheatley House. Morning service, 11:00 A. M., evening service, 8:00 P. M. Sunday school, 9:30 A. M. Everybody welcome. Rev. H. C. Claybrook, pastor. The Church of God in Christ, 616 Lyndale Ave. N. Morning services—11:00 A. M. Evening services—6 P. M. Rev. F. Chaney MINNEAPOLIS CHURCH NOTES Don't forget the program given on The children of Phyllis Wheatley House will furnish the program for the Forum Sunday, May 1st, at 3:30. Phyllis Wheatley House furnished the program at Bethany Church (Corner Oak St. and Essex) Sunday, April 24, at 7:30. The Ladies Quartette sang a group of spirituals under the direction of Mrs. Blanche Mason, and Miss Brown gave an address on Phyllis Wheatley House. The St. Paul Chapter of the Eastern Star repeated their Minstrel at the center Thursday, April 21. The performance was thoroughly enjoyable, and the novelty features really unique. The Junior Girls' Volley Ball Team was defeated by the Wells' Team Friday: 15-13, 2-15, 5-15. Phyllis Wheatley has 5 teams entered in the Inter-Settlement Diamond Ball League. The teams are Senior, Intermediate and Junior Girls; Intermediate and Junior Boys. The Boys' schedule begins Monday, May 2nd, while the Girls begin two weeks later. The Old Maids' Convention was repeated for the benefit of the Phyllis Wheatley new gymnasium. This entertainment was under the auspices of the Mary B. Talbert Study Club. The Millinery Class has turned out some beautiful wearable creations in their department. Come and visit before the end of the term—Tuesdays at 7:30 P.M. Hear Marian Anderson, contralto, at the First Baptist Church, Friday, May 6. Tickets on sale May 2 at Cable Piano Company. Professional Cards 1 To 5:30 P. M. Office and Residence 7 To 9:15 P. M. Cherry 7969 Sunday by appointment R J. C. BROWN, M. D. Office and Res. 836 Sixth Avenue North Specialists in HYSIO-THERAPEUTICS Minneapolis, Minn GALE P. HILYER Attorney at Law 520 New York Life Bldg Atlantic 7130 Colfax 6720 DR. M. J. RICHARDSON DENTIST ATLANTIC 909 Marquette Ave. 0593 Minneapolis --- Mothers' Day, Sunday evening, May 8, at Wayman A. M. E. Church. It will be something interesting to all. The mothers and daughters of the North Side are co-operating to make this a wonderful program. All are invited. Remember the place, Phyllis Wheatley House, time, 8:00 P. M., date, May 8. Brotherhood of Bethesda is very optimistic over the results of their rally which ends the second Sunday in May. J. W. Pate is president; J. J. Jennings, vice president; W. W. Williams, secretary; Wm Smith, assistant secretary; H. Griever, treasurer; Rev H. C. Parsons, pastor. Tuesday evening, Rev. T. B. Stovall called the Stewardess of the A. M. E. Church together for organization at St. Peter's A. M. E. Church. The following officers were elected: Sister Bessie Powell, president; Gertrude Brewer, vice-president; Lorene Johnson, secretary; Agatha Early, assistant secretary; Ida Alvis treasurer; Clara Milner, chairman program committee; Annabelle Hit, chaplain. There were twenty present. The name of this organization to be known as the A. M. E. Stewardess Union of the Twin Cities. Watch the Twin City Herald for the next meeting. ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCHES Memorial Baptist Church Corner Rice and Fuller Ave. The Church for Everybody Morning Service Sunday School—9:45 A. M. Preaching—11:00 A. M. Evening Service B. Y. P. U.—6:45 P. M. Preaching—7:45 P. M. Rev. M. J. Stewart, Pastor. St. Paul Baptist Church Mackubin St. and West Central Ave. Services Sunday School—9:45 A. M. Preaching—11:00 A. M. B. Y. P. U.—6:30 P. M. Preaching—7:30 P. M. The subject of the Pastor's sermon next Sunday morning is "The Spirit and the Life of the Words of Christ." WELCOME HALL NOTES Trip around the world Musical program to be given here Sunday, May 8. Welcome Hall Glee Club will sing at Summer School of Missions at McCalister Church on June 21. The Junior Girls' Glee Club gave a very interesting program Saturday, April 23, over WCCO Radio station. Mrs. Harriet Smith was the accompanist. Mrs. Eva Walker Carr assisted with several readings. Program was very well presented. POETRY REMINISCENCES OF CHILDHOOD I sat by the window one bright summer evening Watching a group of young people at play; My eyes filled with tears for I seemed to be dreaming; Of days that had long passed away. The scene took me back to the days of my childhood, And my dear little chums I can never forget, Tho years have passed by I often recall them; And wondered if they too still think of it yet. In fancy I see them, so vivid the memory That years after years can never retrace; I long for those days, Oh! how much I'd enjoy them, And to be back again to the same dear old place Where my friends and I, such jolly good fellows Would try our best to win out in the race. It was not only distance for which we were running, Still each one tried hard to win the first place. No, there was no purse to be given the winner; But something I'm told that no money can buy, Offtime I lost—and how I deeply regret it; Still it seems to me as it were yesterday; Only living again in that fond memory. Dr. Lotus D. Coffman, President of the University of Minnesota, recently visited Tuskogee Institute in company with Dr. W. J. Mayo of Rochester. He gave a short address to the students praising the work of Booker Washington. ```markdown ``` THE TWIN-CITY HERALD KNICKERBOCKER LITERARY CLUB is rehearsing a play to present to the public soon, "The Class President." "La Coterie Club" met at the residence of Mr. Kenneth Goins of St. Paul, Saturday evening. Delightful refreshments were served. Mrs. Audrey Haskins was called to her home in Marshalltown, Iowa, because of the death of her father. Mrs. Rosa Taylor left Wednesday evening for a visit in Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Sellers of Boston, Mass., arrived in the city Sunday to be with her sister, Mrs. Anna White, 519 Dupont Ave. No., who is ill at the General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Owens are the proud parents of a baby, 2900 Portland Ave. So. Mrs. R. E. Wysner, Kansas City, Kans., is visiting her brother, J. W. Pate, 600 8th Ave. No. Mrs. Wysner manufactures Superior Hair preparations. Mr. Joseph Patterson of St. Louis, Mo., recently arrived and is visiting his sister, Mrs. Lillian Vader, 610 Emerson Ave. No. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Potter, nee Grace Harris, are proud parents of baby boy born April 6, named George Melvin. Jas. B. Levy, our fraternal editor, is the traveling reporter for the Omaha Bachelor Club. The Phyllis Wheatley Clef Club is rehearsing a musical comedy which will be presented some time in the month of June. Don't forget to cast your ballot in the primaries Monday, May 9. ST. PAUL TOWN TOPICS Twelve men took the civil service examination for Fire Department. The men of Engine Company, No. 9, will get an additional five days' vacation making twenty in all this year. The Leslie Lawrence Post, No. 497, of the St. Paul American Legion, will hold their regular meeting Wednesday, May 5, 1927. Boy Scout Round-up May 6, 7:30 P. M., at the St. Paul Auditorium. Help Troop 55 win contest. See spectacular display! Buy a ticket for your boy. J. Wesley Kelly, Scoutmaster. The old St. James Church is being built into a gym for our young folk. Mr. O'Shields of the O'Shield's Shoe Shop, 327 No. Dale St., announced recently the installment of a new six hundred dollar shoe rebuilding machine. Mr. O'Shields will appreciate your patronage. Our sick lists this week include the names of: David Hall, 725 Sherburne Avenue, husband of Mrs. Amie Hall, well-known newspaper woman, is confined to Ancker Hospital with an attack of malaria which he contracted in the Spanish-American War. The Pullman employes have been hard hit recently by illness and operations. C. W. Williams injured four months ago is convalescing. S. Whitlock recently underwent a minor operation. William Faulkes was operated on for appendicitis while J. Dillard also went under the knife at Ancker Hospital. H. Lowe who operates on N. P. 3 and 4 has recovered from his recent illness. Miss Doris Ervine has been driving these breezy spring days in her uncle's new Hudson six coach. Miss Ervine, who resides at 677 Rondo street, is one of the most popular members of the young set. One of the prettiest post-Lenten parties of the season was given last Friday evening at Union Hall by the Cameo Club. It was a very ambitious undertaking but according to all reports highly successful. The club is made up of high school boys and girls. Invitations have been issued for the annual spring dance on May 14, of the Iowa chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Mrs. Minnie Archer, 6 West Central Ave., sponsored a delightful benefit card party for the State Federation of Women's Clubs. May 7 is the date for the spring formal of Theta chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi which is situated in Iowa City, Iowa. Miss Pauline Venerable, 309 Rondo street, was called to Kansas City on account of the illness of her sister. Twin City Choral with Marian Anderson, auspices Phyllis Wheatley House, First Baptist Church, May 6. Classified Wants FOR RENT—3901 Fifth Ave. So., 6-room modern duplex for rent. McDew, 10 So. Third St., At. 0621. FOR SALE—Modern Bungalow and Garage near Third Ave. So. and Fortieth St. If you want bargains in real estate see TRAFFIC DON'TS IN THE NEW STATE HIGHWAY CODE STATE HIGHWAY CODE In the new additions to the State Highway Code according to Charles Babcock, State Highway Commissioner, there are a number of "Don't's": Don't speed. Don't open your cutout or make your motor backfire. Don't use your siren or compression whistle. Don't put signs on your windows or windshields. Don't coast down hill with the car not in gear. Don't drive without a windshield wiper or adequate lights, and this last one applies to the man without a car: Don't stand on the road and ask the motorist for a ride. That's against the law, too. Do you know that 10,000 colored people in the Twin Cities each purchasing just thirty cents worth of food per day will spend $3,000 per day or one million ninety-five thousand dollars per year? How much of this business do worthy colored grocers receive? How much return in the way of employment do the white merchants give. Yes, almost every cent goes out and very little returns for while the white merchant has a hundred and one bland excuses for not hiring you, he offers little or no excuse for accepting your hard earned money. Wake up, folks! John Harper. CLUBS The Tri-Art Coterie met at the home of Miss Elizabeth Johnson, 658 St. Anthony Ave. Mr. Leo Bohamon addressed the club upon physical culture after which delicious refreshments were served. The auxiliary of the N. A. A. C. P. will meet Tuesday evening at eight P. M., at the Y. W. C. A. Club Center, 598 W. Central Ave. The Harriet Tubman Civic League is planning a benefit card party which is to occur sometime in June. OUR ADVERTISERS APPRECIATE YOUR NICKELS, DIMES AND DOLLARS. Remember that The Herald is printed in a Race printing shop by a Race printer. Have You Seen Tom's New Place Barber Shoy 610 North Lyndale Avenue T. W. GALBREATH, Minneapolis IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL See ELLIS THE BARBER We Specialize in Hair Straightening 09 South Third Street Minneapolis Alexander's Tea Room Watch for Further Announcements Expert Shoe Rebuilding O'Shield's Shoe Shop 327 North Dale St. St. Paul Minnesota 13.3 Washington Avenue Sanitary Barber Shop Lady Barbers Ladies Hair Bobbing. Marcelling Manicuring Mrs. H. Floor & Mrs. S. Paul ATLANTIC 9684 Stewart's Smoke Shop Popular Brands of CIGARS and CIGARETTES 240 Third Ave. So. Minneapolis Herald on Sale Free Delivery To All Parts of City Economy Market 902 6th Ave No.. 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Another brother, "Soup" Perkins, won the Kentucky Derby, a number of years ago. William Perkins trained horses for many of the leading horse owners in the country and his opinion was always sought by the followers of the racing game. In the death of Moore and Perkins the racing game loses two of its greatest followers. The feat of Harry Duell, the veteran long distance runner, who a few days ago, broke the 63-mile and 67-mile records in a successful attempt to run 90 miles, recalls to our memory how he was defeated by Stephen Springer in a 10-mile race around Lake Harriet. This race was sponsored by The Minneapolis Daily News about 6 years ago. There were many contestants and the thousands who witnessed the race were thrilled at the final lap when Duell and Springer—the only Negro entered fought for supremacy. Springer's speed and stamina brought him in first, with Duell second in one of the most gruelling contests ever seen, in the history of long distance running in the Twin Cities. A great victory was gained by the colored amateur athlete when the National Amateur Athletic Union refused to drop Negro contestants to satisfy southern sponsors of the contests, which were originally to be held in New Orleans. As a result of the attitude of the crackers, the A. A. U. will call the championship committee together to award the championships to another city. Mr. Frederick W. Rubien, secretary of the A. A. U., had the following to say: "A national and patriotic body has no right to bar any American from its games because of race or creed. It is obviously unfair to call upon a Negro athlete to represent America and win high honors in Olympic competition and later deny them the right to compete in their own national championships. The championships this year are of added importance in view of the Olympic games of 1928. I am almost certain that Cecil Cooke, brilliant quarter miler of Syracuse University and national champion; Charles Major, St. Bonaventure College high jumper and indoor titleholder, as well as De Hart Hubbard, broad jump star, and several good distance men, will win places. The probability of racial trouble has been overestimated. The games were held in New Orleans 15 years ago, in Jamestown, Va., in 1906 and in Baltimore, Md., in 1924, and at no time was there indication of trouble. We feel that the A. A. U. should aid and encourage all athletes regardless of race or creed." Out on the Pacific coast, the three horsemen—Baby Joe Gans, Young Harry Wills and Young Jack Thompson, are going good in the fistic pastime. The three fighters have been winning consistently. We would like to have them come east. The versatile athlete, Billy Freeman, who has won fame in football, baseball and basketball, will in the future devote his time to winning new laurels in boxing. Freeman who fought as an amateur two years ago is working out daily at the Rose Room gymnasium, St. Paul, where he is being taught the finer points of the game. The fistic colony at the Rose Room predict a great future for him in the light heavyweight division. He is 19 years old and is under the management of Hamlet "Kid" Rowe. All the thinkers are not dead yet. For years the favorite dodge of champions when ducking a tough colored opponent has been the drawing of the color line. That has been the style since the days of John L. Later on, however, the colored contender has been given the run around and sometimes has been given silent treatment. Peter Jackson was held at bay with the colored line. Jack Johnson was kept off by the run around and the color line, but finally he broke through. He was the only colored heavyweight champion the world has seen. In Australia today, George Cook is the titleholder in the heavy division. He won his honors in a tough battle from "Tiger" Jack Payne, a colored American fighter. They have been trying to match the pair for a return bout down in Sydney and finally got Cook in a corner where he had to admit he was afraid of THE TWIN-CITY HERALD Payne or step right up and sign. The other day Cook came out with a statement which read: "I am willing to fight Payne providing the rounds are only two minutes each." Isn't THAT a darb? He'll fight, but wants the thing to be just a bout and NOT for the heavyweight championship of Australia. It's all over. Cook wins the barrel of flour. One city that I have longed to visit was New Orleans, which is always associated with tasty cooking and pretty creole girls. Well my ambitions along that line are now null and void. The cracker like attitude of the city officials and civic organizations of the Mardi Gras town in regards to the participation of colored athletes in the National A. A. U. games which were scheduled to be held there in July disgusts and nauseates fair minded folks who are not afflicted with colorphobia. The A. A. U. officials are to be commended on their no discrimination on account of color attitude. It's a wonder some of our southern white folk don't object to the brethren wearing white shirts or dresses. The reply of Frederick Rubein, an A. A. U. official, in answer to New Orleans refusal to hold the meet was a classic and a bitter pill to the Negro baiter who swears the whole colored race will rebel because a colored lad wins a 100 yd. dash or Tiger Flowers spanks Jock Malone or vice versa. Some group of baseball fans in these two towns ought to get together and invite some of the Negro national SPORT SHOTS league teams to the Twin Cities. Most of those teams are composed of men who if they had been born anything else but an Afro would be the Babe Ruths and Walter Johnsons of the big leagues. A great many folks would pay to see one of those teams in action as they beat some of the white big league teams every time they meet. We hope John Donaldson of whom there is no other, a successful season with the Bertha, Minnesota, team. Minnesota could well afford other ball players of John's character. The colored athlete if he is clean and honest is a great race relations ambassador. We should encourage our ward school youngsters, especially the boys to take part in the athletic events of their schools. Minneapolis and St. Paul have usually been blessed with fair sport writers, we mean fair when some of the brothers are concerned but we have one or two sport scribblers who every time a colored boxer, football player or what not is being discussed in their columns they get funny, using "Dis — Dat — Boss — rabbit's foots, ghosts, and a great amount of tommyrot that is disgusting to both colored and white readers. A pool tournament is something the Twin Cities should hold every year. The best sharks in one burg being decided—they could then be pitted against the other city's best thereby fending all of this inter-city argument as to who is the best Pocket Billiard player in the two towns. The pool room owners ought to get together on that. This column will help with the publicity. We guarantee satisfactory work For Best Prices on Letter Heads Bill Heads Envelopes Labels Order Books Business Cards Dance Bills Dodgers and Circulars Send Your Spring Cleaning To COMBS BROS. Dry Cleaners and Tailors 809 4th Ave. South Main 5040 Work called for and delivered. Established 1914 Atlantic 0045 GOOD FOOD AT BENS EAT PLACE Good Place to Eat 26 South Washington Avenue Best Meal in the City for 35c Try Our Special Chicken Dinner 50c A GET TOGETHER MEETING! MASONIC HALL 24th St. and 5th Avenue South Minneapolis Monday Evening, May 2, 1927 8 'oclock Speeches and discussions will be made on Important Topics of The Day by local and nationally prominent person including a discussion on the popular POKEGAMA LAKE Cabin Site and Vacation Summer Resort PROGRAMS Invocation Rev. H. C. Boyd Address by Mayor G. Leach Rev. T. B. Stovall W. C, Buck, Wm. M. Smith, Pres. N. A. C. W. Gcrtrude Brown W. C. Jeffrey, Head of Phyllis Wheatley House President Forum Dr. F. W. Penick, of Milwaukee Dr. J. H. Braham, of Chicago Vocal Solo by—Miss Kathrynn Manderville Master of Ceremonies—Rev. C. B. Burton, F. E. Abbey, Rev- C. B. Burton, B. M. McDew Dr. N. W. Judy, Chairman