SATURDAY. DECEMBER <», ?«*<) ' TWI? WJDFNTY TNDEN. PWOFNfY. *i>t7DVa PAGE SEVEN Sheriff Meets Elia With Attachment At Birmingham »Claims She j Cheers Boys Behind Maginot Line Failed To : NEWS OF THEATRES Play Date THE .. % BIRMINGHAM, Ala., (SNS)— Ella Fitzgerald, the “swing » queen” who directs her own ' or- I Boosts Sale Os Xmas Seals Bland’s Song chestra, had a little trouble in Birmingham this week. 1 | , * I She was getting away on a high j • ' Temple - note at the Masonic * band were To Be where she and the Official one-night engagement playing a of when in walked a group of offi- WASHINGTON—(A,NP)—The concerted action cers who impounded everything several civic associations and organizations is about to but the piano for damages said to have James A. Bland s well known “Carry Me Back to Old * have been causd by recent broken Virginia” adopted as the official state song. After more engagements. dance than 50 years of popularity during which time the song At first, the “A-Tisket-A-Tas- and ket” girl thought she was going whistled hummed by thousands throughout the city, to have to leave Birmingham mi- few knew that its author was a Negro. nus her 40-passanger bus, orchestra An indication of the popularity i f its annual convention to reeom- instruments and approximately of the composition is revealed in | ! mend adoption, instead of “Old S3OO in dance receipts. the sales of phonographic record- i : Virginia,” a composition by W. ings made by the late Alma ; i A. Ruebush of Harrisonburg and But she and her business man- Gluck. Over 1,000,000 record 1 Jouh W. Wayland, foimerly a ager got together with the offi- have been sold, the Virginia Con- teacher at Madison college of cers and the gentleman who in- servation commission repoi’ted Harrisonburg. sisted that he be given considera- after a study of the acceptance WONT SUFFER tion for broken dance engage- of the composition. Speaking editorially, however, ments which he had backed with RESOLUTION PASSED the “Washington Star” declares good cold cash. Miss Gluck was induced to s ; that, “In away the proceedings the legislature finally number after she had been before the at Rich Ella and her boys were guest mond will seem “swing” on artist several times at the foolish and fu- given permission to tile. Bland’s melody song (it was annual music week conducted un- is the over to Atlanta after auspices that immed’"ateTy and at- der the of the Wedues [j comes to mind learned) that the suit day club, organization | whenever Virginia and music are writ had been with- an which j tachment for years : mentioned. Long usage rathe 1’ McDavid. soonsored annual con- drawn by Robert P. certs featuring Metropol-’tan than action ‘makes’ x f - said Miss Fitzgerald Opera s ars in the capital the seno- Jt i<- f; tting enough tha McDavid of s made satisfactory arrangements Confederacy. h« ]oo-islat”re recognise it> ap- ""-,1 to settle a $1,300 debt, which Mc- h->' making H official, but i‘ The adopted ; David declared due him be- commission has s hard to imagine anv move tb' - was unanimously assembly the orchestra’s failure to a resolution memor- co’dd mak° that would cause of li'/ing the general assembly mnrp appear in Birmingham for sched- he perfunctory.” engagements. Miss which meets in Januaiy, to make Whatever action is taken, the uled dance the song the sung of popularity Fitzgerald and the band left in- official the of the tune will in no commonwealth. The state agency "•ay suffer, is' the opinion of tact. has been using her part in fighting is Mildred Cover, widely +he song in its those who have heard the tune Doing tuberculosis sound mot ; DATES BACK TO CHICK ’39 on pictures distribut- the ' H.| 1 *•* fl band skipped the engagement here and returned for the funera jj||V If I >: ' j>f the bandsman. He Will Take To Drama Monday night, an order that had been issued by Circuit Judge r rootlight J. Fritz Thompson after Robert J. ~ Flickers McDavid alleged Ella Fitzgerald ' owed him SI3OO was served by ~7. Officers C. B. Jones, Milton Fer- j By ALVIN MOSES for ANP hearted, racial conscious, and SCREENLAND’S guson, and S. L. Naibers. Jk" “LAZY BONES courageous . . the race at large NOT GUILTY! could well do with few McDavid the songstress a thousand v claimed NEW YORK CITY—In again more. . . joe WELLS! other American entertainers who had earn- of appearances designed to cheer up weary soldiers was booked for two dance en- . . out again, Finnigain, seems to IN While appear. PHONED BY THE BEACH th Maginot line. “France was good to me gagements and failed to be the eternal lot of Lincoln Per- COMBER ed a living in France began rushing for ships return- behind e of June 17, time of war,” This was near the date ry, known to most of us as. . ing to America when war was declared, Josephine in peace, I shall not desert France in charge Webb’s Stepin Jimmy 1939. Ella took after Fetchit. Magistrate Henry Lunceford and his sen- Baker, the most gallant trooper of them all, donned patriotically declared the American born star of the death for a stay at the famous 11. Curran of the felony court panel sational band will be heard (twice a uniform of (he French tri-color and began a series famed French Folies de Begere. ; and later at the ruled that the famous character weekly) over the NBC network •famous Grand Terrace Case actor didn’t strike (as alleged) Issac from a swank Boston nitery, from where she was thoroughly groom- Heard, 21 year olu diminuitive now on.. Louise Armstrong, con- ed for her road tour. McDavid , “stooge” whi was part of the act tracted for a lead role in “Swing- who sponsored the script dance at the . ing The Dream”, is also costarred I for a pait in “Horn” In the featured the Jim to Crow tms even Find Theatre Wok method HE PUT ON A SHOW THAI DAY . . with the dusky enchantress (wottaman) . Maxine Sullivan rcore does and Cinder-EUa of song and took rors a double along with Satchmo Walk right up, ladies and gent- the bus, instruments, gate re- at new Cotton Club revue. . . her and lemen (we mean and guarantee that the proudly , Cortez Croques*, capable managet Capitol Worse Than South ceipts, as a ap- shake the hand of the man who cf Mercer Ellington’s orchestra, in capi- Sunny Storm in Songs, would BUREAU v see some picture which is having Washington, the nation’s coined the phtase “Mine is the played WASHINGTON pear. tells us that Duke’s son to ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS a grand run, he does the same tal. heme of glorified chicken”. You’ll exactly Ella must post a sum of SI3OO 3950 jitterbugs at the Os- WASHINGTON—In this city of thing. Segregation as practiced here is be- have to ask NOE WELLS, patron bonies jamboree, that also featur- in rabid form and grace- before the bus and her other stage believe it or not contrasts, the its most released. This to the celebrities of the after ed the solo work of Vera Elliott Even in the deepest South, Ne- fully accepted by the inhabitants longings can be lie plight of the Negro is pathetic the midnite hour, just what . . . until the court ar.d. . Billy White. . analyz- groes given certain sections oi who seek no redress from a situa- sum will be held by clmcken’ ! when a situation existing is are for dam- means “glorifying a and tion they all talk about but clo not sets a definite amount you his a spot ed; here where the Negro receives the theater to see road shows the next time drop into Paramount Theatre Is not act upon. ages. popular restaurant that bears the where most anybody' can success- the best salaries, where the teach- the better type pictures, but paid same name. But let us tell you why fully lose themselves, at least so ers are the best in the coun- try; where there are cultured . . .each and every of us should Cortez Croques figured. We'd like more one any spot feel proud of this man. to ask the hustling young booking Negroes than other in the agent and manager if that delight- country, if he wants entertainment, On Thanksgiving day, instead of he must go to catering WIBES ful of femininity we saw theatres TAPPING driving around with his charming bundle him with at the famous Broad- only to Negroes. Yet, these same wife in their spiffy DeSoio. he catering to Negroes, will AIR! way playhouse . . The Lady theaters ALONG AIRLANES ON THE bothers hmself with seeing tha>j was. and You're So Madly In Love With?? advertise for white trade Erskine Hawkins, who, with his trumpet and orchestra, has set an some 40 or more needy patronage in the bigger dailies. Washington. . . Memphis, and At- “The all-time high attendance record at New York’s Savoy Ballroom, has families were provided witn a Let a Negro show his face at one matic, in ‘‘Silver Theatre’s” everything lanta are on the call list for the WITH HAROLD JOVIEN ’lncidentally, “Young Man Horn,” for basket that contained of the downtown houses to see Road Goes Further.’’ been signed to play a leading role in With a Ellington, Jr., outfit around about Radio Editor for ANP nion Charioteers, a quartet of —from entree to dessert. A hard a movie, which will not be played on the CBS The begin 12. Fitzgerald Dec. 15 next. . From there, they either Willard full of which rehearsals are scheduled to December Ella working committee of socialites theatres, fortnight ago, and has singers, still fresh and go on to Boston, Wilmington, Bal- shown uptown in his or RADIO WISE: die” show a year’s grind in is to also have a part. The play is based on the life of a famous trum- from the Wells Belles organization by some KNX- had of his playlets about a col- rhythm despite a timore, several cities in Ohio, and to witness a performance Horace Willard, one over amazing Olsen and Johnson pet player, Bix Beiderbecke, who died several years ago. (Calvin.) ctDiy assisted him in this and Har- If he isn’t thrown out dusting off a ored congregation broadcast . star. Angeles, that to Philly. . Charlie stage Los was ‘Hellzapoppm have taken will not ctase talking about then back to corridor re- short wave outlet in jamboree lem Stewart, West Philadelphia boy on his ear, he will be insulted cigarette machine in a Columbia’s MBS airshot, Fridays at for many months to come. Big will al- Taylor, CB& Hollywood, W6XDA. cm a new who is a wizard on the organ also such an extent that he cently when Glenhall 9:30 eastern time . . . One of the to fight unless he is so Theatre” paused TATTLES: best lot. Fats Waller, is at the moment the most want “Silver producer, THE TAPPER country’s outstanding choral broad .hm the of the language Willard spoke up. ‘‘H due for . speak some pick. Spots )UKE current sensation at. Golden light, or can for a The Four Ink are is presented every Sunda 1 STOMPS pretend to colored role in one their casts (Million Dollar) Ballroom. . other than English and you get a good a commercial series following WRTQ, Richmond Duke Ellington has an unusually Gate give Harvey, Station nationality. shows, I wish you'd . . over lor big be another of your current tour . Georgette rT Chora 1 .ine Columbia of Posey, r. definitely, the lad’s slated Va., by the nion University Little your Washingtonian wants me a chance, Mr Taylor.” “Betty and Bob powerful stomp in honor of Fred things in the way of important When maid on radio’s • featured Clulb . . Mildred Bailey, Rating Records to see a drama, comedy or musical So Sunday, November 5, found series, began her first New York The term In Blue, a money and long contracts. . songstress on the NBC Caravan j die Jenkins, and Lady me and playing two roles, engagement as a singer a pity we all can’t he show, he takes train goes Horace Willard nite club slow sweetish tune starring Brown's isn’t . dra- . •with the Benny Goodman orches- it. New York! When he wants to one comedy, and one straight Jimmy’s Case Savini recently . and Carney’s baritone genuises? to at tra, has completed a special Christ Irombone Benny Goodman will solo with 4 HOT VOCALIZING | bugs. The companion piece, I Ain’t mas record album of six songs, no ’s ork at the second swing or Back in 1922 the old Norfolk ; 1 Gettin’ Nowhere Fast, also dis- one of which will te jazz' annual “Spirituals to Swing” pro- accompaniment quartet sprang into prominence on plays Cab’s vocal calisthenics but Her vocal is given ii gram being staged at Manhattan’s the an but effective there is more music by the band by ‘‘The Charioteers.” Among r.cords using odd i December 24 . . Be- Berry starring Carnegie Hall, . songs will be “Hold On,” “Mother- not style that later was forgotten. , j with Chu An- flashy chapeaux Mills cause Rochester’s less Child,” and “Don’t Dally With It is a real pleasure to hear’ the -1 j other infrequent Brothers RAVES nearly blinded other mem- RADIO have the has been Dec- THOSE Four this technique : platter released on WILD the Lord.” v'irginia revive bers of Jack Benny’s gang during Haw and on the best ca. Titles are Meet Me Tonight In “Hi Yo, Silver”:—Erskine one of Norfolkians’ ¦ 1 Georgette Harvey—maid on the the last few weeks, Phil Harris NYC’s Savoy, re numbers, Jelly and is coupled Dreamland and Asleep In The Mon- schedule, vocalists. kins, currently at Roll By HAROLD JOVIEN Charioteers —MBC Blue— serial —NBC Red plans to present him with an as- wit)' No instru- 8 tr.. John Kirby—WMAQ 670 K—nite- “Betty and Bob” turned from his road tour .vith Moaning the . Deep. The following listing is in effect day, 1:45 p. m —Tuesday, a. Monday, 2 p. hatbox in which he’ll Following ly except Monday, la. m.— Am- thru Friday an. bestos-lined pockets jinglirg. an en ments, but the boys don’t need While the boy s go in now for mel- for the week of December 10th —Saturday 11 a. m.—MBS—-Satur- be expected to store hi s skimmer Friday, p. bassador Hotel, Chicago gagement in Beaumont. Tex., ho nem. ody over rhythm, there are mo- only; All time shown is Eastern day, 6:45 p. m., 9:30 m. East Going South With Clyde Bar- entering the studio. Andy Teddy Wilson— on was nata off with 863 silver dollars’ ihe Cats and the FiddL have a :! meats when they swing out effec- Standard. Substract 1 hour for (Vocal quartet). Kirk and rie—baritone and the Dep River Slim (and Slam) Gaillard’s song Panhandle gui- Boys—CßS widely MBS—WOR 710 k Wednesday, Sat- No folding money* in the jump style all their own with tively, particularly on the second Central Time; 2 hours for Moun- Deep River Boys—CßS—South only, Sunday 5 hit, “Vol Vistu Gaily Star,” which * * * urday p. —Sunday 11:15 p. ar and bass complementing their side Kay Kyser’s canary. Gin- tain Time; and 3 hours for West scattered schedule —Vocal group. 11:30 m. o. m. means “My Lucky Star,” was no m. Golden Gate Ballroom, NYC. Heard on the NBC auicksilver oices. Killer Diiler Man From the ny Simms, is on the sultry side Coast Time. As is the unavoidable Lionel Hampnon— vibes arid misnomer. It brought Slim out of — —770 k—- Oscar on the Shadow auiz program: Ransom Sherman ,outh and Thursday Evening Swing with her recording band on Vocal- case in radio scheduling, all pro- drums; Fletcher Henderson, piano. Jimmy Noone—W*BßM Polk, actor retirement at his chicken farm offering, with nitely except Monday, 1:30 a. m. —Sunday 5:30 p. in- “What is a Joe Louis hairdo?” is their Bluebird and both ion’s Fit To Be Tied and Mother grams are subject to last minute Charlie Christian, guitar, series—MßS with a fat royalty check and a Unhappy bystander—“l Red—Sat- Also Tuesday, If:15 p. m. Cabin night club; , dunno.” ur.es are good and hot Speak- Do Not Scold Me. There’s an alto changes and cancellations. Benny Goodman—NßC Pursuit of Happiness— CBS Philadelphia gave Pub- couple bangs Wednesday, Inn, Chicago. > Sherman:—“A of ing of sizzling, grab an earful of In j sax on the first tune that sounds HOT INSTRUMENTAL AND urday, 10 p. m. CBS Sunday, 4:30 p. m. Guests. lisher Johnny Green his first hit eye.” Mon- Savoy Sultans—MßS Sunday over each A Shanty In Old Shanty Town and ' mighty good. VOCAL Thursday, 11:30 p. in.—MBS, in too long, and Emery Deutsch’s * * * It Out Bumpin’ Boys on Dec- Armstrong—Sunday—Mon- —Waldorf Astoria 1:39 a. m.—Added schedule—Kel- Southernaires~»Vocal quartet— recording earned him a year’s re- Beat Louis’ day, 12 midnite m.; you ly’s Street, NYC. NBC a. . . FOR THE RECORDS: ca by the Royal Rhythm Boys, j For something different, day, 12 midnite. Cotton Club, New hotel, NYC. 51st Blue—Sunday, 11:30 cording contract with Bluebird • No. 78 of Vagabonds—NEC p. in. baritone, | A diversified program embracing This group seems headed by Slam, might like Decca Album York City. Erskine Hawkins—NßC Blue-- Blue—Wednes- Friday, 12:15 Todd Duncan, noted 9 a. Also scattered sched- CBS—Tuesday an onera aria, German lieder bv quest’ bass playing half of Slim and original Calypos by Wilmeth Hou- Erskine Butterfield—MßC—Tues- Monday, 12:30 a. m. Saturday, 5:30 day, m. We, The People, guested on the WAEF “Echoes of quartet. m. West rebroactcasts. Schubert and a spirituals group Slam is uini. Titles are Monkey Swing and day, 11:45 a. m.—WOR 710 k—Sat- p. m.— WNEW—I2SO k— Wednes- ule—Vocal 0 p. Coast New York” airing recently. team. Either side warm —CBS guests oi was designed for the Ford Sund&v enough Coming, The Welcome urday p. day. 1 Savoy Ballroom, New Young Man With A Band 12:30 a. m.—Featuring to boil water. He Had It 9:15 m. Pianist-vocalist. a m. p. Evening hour Dogs -’ Friday, 10:30 m—Guest band. every race, and creed in real life of Marian An- UNDIGNIFIED CAB of Their Majesties and Hot Bon Bon, singer with Jan Savitt’ 1 York City. WALLER’S HOBBY: — VARIETY, INSPIRATIONAL “Fats” Waller, whose derson, world-wide celebrated con- If Cab Calloway is turning to Made Their Name, Roosevelt Opens Orchestra—NßC Red— Wednesday Horace Henderson —WBBM 770 enisodes. Bandleader Choir—NßC Blue Rochester, Benny’s radm tralto over the Columbia network dignified singing, he forgot all the World’s Fair and Johnny Take 12 midnite, Thursday, 11:30 p. m. k—nightly except Monday, Tues- Fisk Jubilee Jack collection of rabbits’ feet is envied 1 In- —Tuesday 7:CO p. valet—NßC Red—Sunday 7 p. rr. everywhere, brought his prize "November 28. She sang with th- about it when he waxed Jiveforma- My Wife. All use British West —MBC Blue—Tuesday, 12 midnite, day 2 a. m., Monday 1:30 a. m. m. Detroit Svmnhonv Orchestra and Golden Hour—WCKQ—Memphis, West Coast rebroadcast 11:30 p. ir. specimens to Elman’s “Hob- tion Please for Vocalion. This num- dian dialect and Peanut Vendor Hotel Lincoln, New York City. also Wednesday. 10:45 p. m., 5100 Dave a mixed chorus ? are Sunday, 7:30 p. nr— Cen- Wings Over Jordan—CßS —Bun- by Lobby” on the Columbia net- of 6 voices eon- ber, built around jive talk, is rhythm. Most of the numbers Carter and Bowie at twin piano:- Club, Chicago. Tenn., ciurtrd Trr Wilfred Pelletier day a. m.—Chorus and talks Sunday. November 19. of ihe strictly fir the .hep cats and jitter- quite amusing with Monkey Rhy- —MBC—Scattered schedule. Ink spots— NBC— Scattered tenary M. E. Church. 9:30 work Melitupoli it n Opera staff.