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LI. ROBINSON HEADS STAGE LUvlES EDNA JESSIE COVINGTON DENT $ THOMAS FROM ‘Huckleberry Finn* LL-STAR CAST AT NAAC'I* EXECUTIVE ROLE JIRTHDAY R\LL

New Feb. 8—Bill Robinson “Once a pancake, always a pan- Stars Rex York, cake,” Laughed Edna Thomas as Ingram Vmerica’s Number 1 tan dancing she sat in her dressing room at tar has added his name to the tho Lafayette Theatre waiting for rowing list of stage, night club the curtain to rise on the WPA nd rad o stars who will appear Federal Theatre Projects “Androc- tthe 369th Armory here February des and the Lion” in which she 1 at thg Duke Ellington dance in ■ plays the role of Lavinia. mnor of the thirtieth annivarsary f the National for In the screen play of “Imitation Association «Jt Life” Ned Sparks referred to he Advancement of Colored Peo- the Louise Beavers as “once a pan- ple, officials of Association announced here cake, always a pancake” because today. to her she refused give up pan- Other famous stars in the world cake and live a "life of making of stage and musical entertain- «&se Miss Thomas says that tlhe ment who are expected to appear to her own phrase easily applies include: Willie who will be Edna Thomas, who won Broadway Bryant tory of relinquishing, fo rthe pre- Stardom in “Stevedore” and who master of ceremonies along with her duties as assistant di- sent, Duke Ellington, Teddy Wilson, of Theatre to played Lady Macbeh in the WPA rector of the Negro the Goodman Federal Theatre’s of the same Benny aggregaton of Lavinia in "Andro- play play the part Fredi Mildred name portrays “Lavinia” in Shaw’s Washington, Baile^. des and the Lion.” tre Ivy Anderson. Victor Moore, Al- twen- “Androcles and Lion," which “After being on the stage berta Henrietta tho WPA Federal Theatre has re- Hunter, Lovelace, or said Edna ty years more," tihe Radio vived at the Theatre in Mercedes Gilbert, Rouges becomes such a Lafayette Thornes, “acting Milly Banks, I»uis Armstrong, W. Harlem with a cast of 100 NegTo part of you that you can’t easily 0. Cab Rosita actors. Handy, Calloway, resist tho call. When I was asked Tharpe ,and many others. to consider giving up part of my and his famous work as assistant to Mr_ Smith ir( Duke Ellington LIKES DRAMA order to do Lavinia, I secretly re- 'rehestra, who are donating their joiced. Linvinia had always been •ervicer. for the affair, will play is ex- a fascinating character to me, and hrougV.out the dance, which »ot having acted for almost three ctcd to attiact more than 6,000 der the auspice.- of the NAA7P of -rscns to mak? the dance one of years, I just couldn’t refuse." JESSIE COVINGTON DENT of Houston on Feb. 8; by the Delta While playing with Lenore Ul- ■ largest affairs of its kind ever Nerw Orleans, nationally known 8igma Thvta sorority, of whicth ric in “Lula Belle,” the Theatre held in Harlem. concert artist, is being presented in she is a -member ,at Fort Worth on Guild asked her to read the part Mor. ;h-HOLLYWOOD, February— open to the public without charge. NEG ARGUMENT ORDERED IN up all salaries in the state for actor is the The for j dialect—and learned them and Negro today enjoying time the broadcast of I gro Tho Columbus Broadcasting sys white and colored teachers. Mills back and read the lines of warmest public reception for a mo- Cuke Ellington's band on February TEACHER SALARY CASE went the music of Duke that has tern, will send and his lawyers contend that the Bess. She was given a contract, j on picture performance 11 from the NAACP aniversary Prcr. M. B. Tolson Ellington over its network for haP distribution is unconstitutional been accorded one of his race since Miss Thomas was elated. Here,' dance in Harlem will be 12 nvid- Feb. G Judge W. 1 rofessor of English and direct- an hour on that n'ght, in order that Baltimore, Mr., cjxu.se it discriminates against cx"1- Louise Beavers became a sensa- to 12:30 a. m. EST instead Rt last was a true Negro play—: n'ght Calvin Chesnut, in the federal dis-, or dramatics and debating at Wiley NAACP branches ehroughout the ored teachers through p. state sti tion in ‘‘Imitation of Life." ef 11:30 to 12:00 an- tho play she had always wanted. previously trict court has ordered addi- J college, Marshall, Tex., who Iso who are giving similar here, tutc. The man ii Rex Ingram, prob- nounced. country, Then suddenly, tragedy intervened. tional on 11 ini finds time to be editor. tune in. argument February First on the managing finest actor In Am- dunces, may argument injunction Tho Helwards, authors of “Porgy,” the Negro the suit to the distribution of The Oracle, organ of the Omega! The program will be heard over enjoin was held January 14. Thurgood found her * to refined, too white”— erica today. The rol.e is that of on1 Ifit Pni Prof. Tolson is NATIVES OF CEYLON KNOW the CBS national hookup from 12 of the stat? educational funds Charles H. Houston and fraternity slave in Metro- Marshall, wanted a -“natural.” Miss Jim, the runaway for Teachers’ salaries they a of Lincoln and ONLY 3 ASK IF 12:30 instead of 11:30 to 12 as Maryland Leon A. Ransom of the NAACP le- graduate (Pa.) I filmization of NEGROES; to Thomas was offered the part of Goldwyn-Mayer’s The suit was Walter Columbia, ar.d his writings have RACE IS PAGAN previously announced. brought by j gal staff appeared for Mills. same but she. Mark Twain’s “Huckeberry Finn” Clara in the play, out- Mills, a colored principal of Anne in some of the best ma- _ cities in states appeared starred Key many refused it, for, after announcing in which Mickey Rooney is Arundel Ne- gaz'nes. (Calvin Service). Colombo, Ceylon, Feb. 4—By' side New York, where the NAAOP county, representing to all her friends th atshe was as Huck Finr. teachers and of the A Norweigan will has branches wilJ also hold dances gro principals typical garden L. Man- Martin L. Harvey Jr. for ANP) going to play Bess, this was a, When Producer Joseph state. Attorneys of the NAACP surround the NWweigian sports world famous for its on the same night. The states heard k'ewicz set out to make “Huckle- Ceylon, tea, real humiliation. BANS MARIAN ANDERSON arc acting for Mr. Mills. If the cabin, housing its display at the is under British rule, from which from to date include: Arkansas, I j? no re saved the situa- I). A R. IGNORES he and Director Ric- Ulric PROTESTS; berry Finn”, Kansas. I»ui- injunction is granted it will hold 1939 California World’s Fair. benefets and some ills have California, Illinois, tion. When she 'heard that Edna hard Thorpe planned to make the many siana, Massachusetts, Michigan, ever- been received. The tea plantations Thomas had a contract for D. C. Feb. 8—Des- point of the picture the signed Washington, high New Mexico, Ohio, Penn- which we have visited were very Missouri, she was furious. She told the of famous love for freedom in every “Porgy” pite protest per- present South Texas, eff the sylvania, Carolina, her to break it at once in order sons in the world of music includ- man. This theme was centered in ciently operated, although and dances workers both the Utah, Virginia. Special to travel with her in “Lulu Belle” stars of the Jim, the slave whose life was in fields and ehe grille ing Metropolitan Opera will also be held in sections of IRcnbesvous wan.houses whee e tea instead of Clara, Miss and a from the up in his desire for a free the leaves So, playing strong telegram wrapped New York State, and North- (formerly the Apex Bar) weeo upper Thomas went on tour with Miss National Association for the Ad life, and the understanding of free cured received pitifully small ern New Jersey. A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF LIQUORS—BEERS AND Ulric. she did .'ancemcnt of Colored the Jom which this great man brought wages .judged by any standard. Later, however, play People, — —0O0-■— WINfc the of Clara in of the American Revo to a river boy. The idea of organizing labor unions part “Porgy”— Daughters SPACIOUS DANCE FLOOR — NEWLY DECORATED .* here and in Europe, lutic-n voted to uphold its ban a- Since the role of Jim was liter- has mado little progresi because NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS that of Miss Thomas’ next Negro play gainst the appearance of Mariar lly a co-starring one with of the oversupply of workers, and LEAGUE CHOOSES OKLAHOMA 1818N.24THST, JA. 9331 was Hal Jofonson’s “Run LiP chil- \nderson in a concert which was U I-Iuck, as played by young Rooney, the sense of individualism among CITY; ADVANCES PLAN FOR lun”, in which she played the role have been held at Constitution Ha!' IGM wanted the greatest avail- the poorer classes. NEGRO BUSINESS TRADE Rex of Ella. “After hearing the plot here April 9. blo Negro dramatic actor. Wo are amused to note the we- JOURNAL who of “Run LiP Chillun” and read- The action of the DAR was taker digram was .chosen. Ingram, ird ideaH hold by many of the peo- ing the l ues she said, “I think it by its board of directors at a meet- iayed “De Lawd1’ on the screen ple, including the educated classes, Atlanta, Feb. 3 (ANP)—< The would have broken my heart to lg hero Thursday. It was followe i “Green Pastures” and did sev- •sbouu American Negroes. Almost .939 session of the National Negro havo played Ella. For despite my n the heels of strong protes al Broadway plays, was appear- every. pers< n with wham we talked 'usinobs League will be held in in Virginia and loved southern cro from Lawrence Tibbett and g in New' York in “Sing Out Che knew about three American Ne- klahoma City, Okla., Aug. 29, 3U 20 Bostonian was born r- ten stars of the Met- jws” at the time “Huckleberry Discount background, J Flagstad, groes: Joe Louis,. Father Divine nd 81. The strong Oklahoma City traditions.” Miss Thomas’s last 'politan Opera; Leopold Stokow- inn” was being planned. and Bill Robinson. Some of -the lusincss League which, under the role was in the former director of the Phil- Al:bough not a singer and dan- on important Negro, •ki, Christian people asked me if it leadership of President George R Laundry & Dry Cleaning and ho was a hit with the “Frank- Theatre Un’on” “Stevedore.” tlelphia Symphony Orchestra; vr, way true that all Negroes in A- ’agland, Secretary M. K. Rowar Jones” dur- Three ago Miss Thomas Walter Damrosch, famous coaipo ■l D. Roosevelt song, m were years rica becoming pagans, and nd Chairman of the Executive Cash and he He was Carry Madheth in the WPA or and musician, of New York. ;g which danced. played Lady when I inquired as to the reason Committee Roscoe DtJnjee, ha Federal Theatre “Mac- In a telegram to the DAR, sent Vougfht to Hollywood for the Jim Project’s for the question the -eply almost jeen waging a battle for more than beth.” Now, she is a January 21, Walter White, secre- 'do and today, as “Huckleberry portraying invariably was, “Well, we heard year to bring the business men Christian martyr in Shaw’s “An- tary of the NAACP said: inn” is made ready for release a- that they had stopped following >f the country to the oil capital of Edholm and Sherman drocles and the Lion.” “May we respectfully urge rcund the nation, it is predicted re-1 esus Christ and were following a he world, suceeded in winning the __ n O a ocation of the ban on other than a will be a sensation. new Lord.” Bill .Robnson wan Peering committee of the league Launderers & Cleaners ALACHUA TEACHERS IN white artists appearing in Consti- Already, the picture has been Dry known because of the Shrley Tem- jver to their of thinking at its ANNUAL MEET tution Hall. Specifically, the re- previewed twice and it is a remark- VVE 6055 plo pictures which were very pop- meeting held here Saturday night. Gainesville, Fla, Feb. 9 fusal to permit Marian Anderson, able thing that half of all audience (ANP)—j ular, and a group of high school Atlantic ‘City and Hampton In The Alachua County T chers As- distinguished Negro Contralto, to reaction cards turned in have prais- students to whom I -spoke were stituto were the two contest'nr sociation closed its annual meeting sing there in April has shocked mu- ed his performance. Such reaction I amazed when I could not comply ;roups, Hampton pointing to the here Saturday with the election of1 sicians, music lovers, and fair for a Negro actor has never been with their request to give an exhi- fact that business league are be- officers During the ten-day session ! minded Americans, from a building experienced in Hollywood before. bition of tap-dancing. ing in many of the citic. addresses were delivered by Horace named by the Daughters of the Meanwhile, Ingram has returned to developed We with a or- American wait until met several youth lea- of that state and state-wide F. Zetrouer, county superintendent Revolution ‘Constitution the Broadway stage to N3 cure may fail you and cause TRIAL SIZE 25c gue. of has been formed. Atlan- violates with an- composed college students, ganization a overdue, unusual, un- of education; Dr. J. D. Haygood, Hall’, the very spirit and Hollywood beckons again long, If you arc doubtful entertainment nacural, period — of purpose of the immortal document other fine role. which were organized for political tic City dazzled the suppressed after trying other professor education, University but don’t fear, despair or be- The feature for the famous resort be- methods without of Miss Charlotte L. Ford, after which the Hall is named. purposes. burning question come Now, at Florida; despondent. success, we will send was the achievement of dominion fore officials as well as can rely on this professor of education, Bcthune- NAACP attorneys are consider- Professional models and actresses league last, you a Trial Size amazing KOTESS Periodic Re- you status. -Intense nationalism was to New York’s World Double XX Cookman college; Miss J. \V. Ro- ing filing a petition to have the were barred in the contest to se- 'ts proximity lief Compound for safe, secure, Strength desired results generally quick, for 25c. Trial Size instructor in Bethune- tax exempt ruling on the Hall res- lect a of all Nations to rule expressed by many of these stu- iaae. Anita is running full flas. berts, music, Queen without pain or inconvenience. No TripleXXX Strength be uncertain from 'Cookman A. L. of cinded. The valuation on the over the “Streets of the World” dents, and I was told that a young fair. Tho growing interest in the longer need you for 50c. Send coin for college; Holsey month to month. Easy to take, ab- all Trial Size orders. the AAA. Washington, and R. G. ground is $585,254 and on improve- concession at the 19C9 World’s Fair man who had received his higher ’eague, which W being shown by solutely harmless. Manchester*, city recreation direc- ments, $2,043,000. of the West education in England was defeated business men all over the country SEMI? MO MONEY tor.. -0—- —-1-—oOe- for a seat in the assem- hos-o the varied busi- order un’ political days, widely Don’t delayl You need not send one penny with your can KvftH ^ wish. Just pay postman when delivered, or you were Ford is one of scores of because he wore nesses as well PRC OF! you No t Officers elected R. T. Smith Henry of Every section California will bly western cloth- of Oklahoma City HERE'S rnnnov «Uh vniir nrde i^iti save C. O. D.. P. O. ChftTgefl. Mrs. J. M. H. writes. I e’ yved ouisnic u. r*. wdu president; Mrs. Doffney Duval, internationally famous persons ex- bo included in an indu trial aeci-. ing. It would appear that this turn- as the wide Hung programs for about six weeks and ;>ii r taking Doubly XX Streugi- 2S out of first box. 1* rte*d FREE BOOKLET XX 1 n only S3.25. Triple vice Miss Jesse pected to attend the World Con- cent from western customs of business met- without pain or inco* en.encs. for roost « president; Neal,; prevention protographic ing away study progressive so nine and r on pimilnff. sur-j M-s. C. S. writes. “T^jy did Fend Uyeleue. A < 'i* • "MAHY^ V.'.W T)l» P caws only $4.00. much for me. 1 baa mV di d 2 Story ■ Miss as- gress of the of Automotive to be exhibited at the World’s rise was ob- SAl* K with in :«a n. secretary; 'Carolyn Porter, Society vey and the of nationalism hods and unusuals entertainment but flow started without aosolutcly free and without i periods fnrtlun or refund y« u. ^ sistant I i»aiu.’' ligation. Send your order quick. secretary and Mrs C. V. Engineers, at the 1939 Golden Gate Fair of the West on Treasuro Is- partly a result of the influence of won the day for the persistent NU-MODE COMPANY, 345 W. Ontario St, Dc;>t. 39A, Chiccgj. I I. Mills treasurer. International Exposition. land.