Associated Negro Press Expects Many Things From President Harding Will Be Surrounded by Friends of Race
LOUISVILLE TO HAVE DISTINGUISHED GUESTS [illegible] [universities in the?] East. Jack, as he is familiarly called, was the class orator at Harvard University in 1914 and made one of the most brilliant addresses ever delivered at that famous college. In addition to that he was probably the greatest Negro track athlete who ever donned the running trunks, and his performances have made him one of the most popular men who ever sported the crimson. Mr. Jones, who is well known in the city of Louisville, has been the guiding genius in the organization of the Urban League. With the work extending all over the ocuntry and established in over thirty cities he is constantly sought by the Bureau of Labor and large industrial plants for advice on Negro labor. Mr. Jones is a contributor to the Survey, the Forum, the Competitor and other magazines of national reputation, and has appeared recently before some of the most influential bodies in America in behalf of the Negro in industry. The  dinner will cost $1.00 per plate and reservations must be made before Monday noon by phone City 3872 rr by mail.
Commencement Exercises In Juvenile Training Nursing The Booker T. Washington is is a live institution judging by the [things?] going on. The Public Health Service under the control of the State Board of Health has established centers for the study of the hygiene of infants, and last year organized at the Booker Washington school, the only Colored center. A little Mothers' Club of eighth grade girls was formed to pursue a graded course according to the age of foods, according to the age of infants, proper feeding and hygienic care, and trained nursing in common illness. An extensive equipment was provided for demonstration work by the efforts of Miss Summers, supported by the principal, A. E. Meyzeek. Here in this littel laboratory many interesting facts were broughtout. The course extended a year, taught by the Misses Nelson and Lucas, professional nurses furnished by the State Board of Health, and was concluded last week at a commencement held in the Eastern Branch Library. An interesting program was rendered by the little mothers, including an address by Miss Nelson who presented the diplomas awarded by the Board of Health to the following young trained nurses. Honors were won by Helen Anthony, Misses Nettie Mack, Evelyn Smith, Katie Drane, Alice Stringer, Rosetta Esters, Katie Evans, Anna Hayden, Alice Weaver, Mary Taylor, Edna Ellis, Lucille Downs, Lillie Murphy, Helen Atnhony, and Mattie Payne.
Soldier Kills Two Officer and Man Killed By Shell Shocked Soldiers
CANCEL INAUGURATION TRIP. Because of the serious illness of Mrs. Cole, the editor cancelled his trip to the inauguration of President Harding as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Malone of Poro College, St. Louis. The Malone party left St. Louis for Washington Tuesday night. -- DATE OF LOUISVILLE SUMMER SCHOOL ANNOUNCED The third session of the Louisville Summer Normal will open June 20 according to announcement of H. C. Russell, director of the school since its founding in 1919. The State Department of Education forsters the school as a training post for teachers to meet the State educational requirements under a new law which sets certain educational qualifications for those who would teach in Kentucky schools. Jefferson County schools and Louisville city schools have also used this as a summer training school for teachers. The Director says that the attendance has been the largest ever registered for summer school work in the State, and predicts a greatly increased enrollment for  this summer. -- An Important Announcement. The Jefferson County Teacher's Association will meet the second Saturday of March 12th, at the Western Branch Library. All citizens interested in eduactional advancement are cordially invited to attend and become a member of this body. Important things pertaining to the latest educational demands are being worked out. Mrs. M. E. Jackson, Pres. Miss Hattie M. Daniel, Sec.
Nature of Conference With Harding Told By Moton
Pastor of Broadway Temple Presented With Purse Of $202.00 The committee on appreciative offering to the Rev. C. C. Stewart, pastor of Broadway Temple A. M. E. Zion church, Broadway, at 13th street, for his successful efforts. Especially in his successful revival campaign, and for his inauguration of the most successful financial plans, now in operation, to be found in any church in our city or state. We take this opportunity to thank our many friends and member for their generous assistance given us in this effort. For the benefit of those who were not present on Sunday eve, Feb. 27, we hereby use the medium to report to you the following result. The presentation speech which fell to the lot of our good brother, Prof. James F. Gray, was the most striking of its kind heard in our church or in the city for many moons. From the very outset this splendid man who seemed to be at his best, held the audience standing in a spell. With his eloquence well tuned and well pointed speech, regarded by those present as a masterpiece, our dear pastor being so affected as to say in reply: "Inasmuch as these things have been done for me out of appreciation of my past service to you all, I beg to say that I am at this present hour unable to respond in an adequate way, as to my feelings; yet thanking the committee, friends and members who have on this occasion so splendidly remembered me. I will on Sunday morning, March 6, endeavor to pour out to you all my feelings of gratitude at this service. We therefore welcome you to be present" The Committee, D. L. KNIGHT, Chairman. Prof. James F. Gray, Dr. H. B. Beck, Chas. F Dupee, Sec.; Geo. W. Smith, W. Lonas, Mrs. Fannie Bell, Mrs. Hester Masterson and W. King.
Vardaman's Son Indicted By Memphis Grand Jury
Married When Drunk; Wants Divorce
Colored Athlete Star In Big Meet
ON TO WASHINGTON! Mr. Brooks L. Thomas, manager, Mr. I. C. Comer and r. H. C. Mitchell, Dist. Superintendents of the National Benefit Life Insurance Co., left Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock over the B. and O. Railroad for Washington, D. C., where they will attend the inaugural convention of company represen- -- Mrs. M. E. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Miller, 2207 Standard Ave., entertained with a party Thursday evening, Feb. 24, for their nephew Mr. A. O. Bethel. Guests were Misses Jennette Sommer and E. L. Claybrooks, Dr. G. H. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Owens Some lively games of "Pit" were played the jolliest game ever invented for an informal good time. A delightful report was enjoyed by all present.
Churches and Clubs Accept Leader's Aid Plan in 5,000 Subscription Drive
Liberal Offer of Hundreds of Dollars Breaks All Previous Records PASTORS AND CLUB PRESIDENTS PUSH PLAN When one of Louisville's leading pastors nad been thoroughly convinced that the Leader actually meant to give the maximum of $200, for 250 subscribers, and the minimum of $7.50 for ten subscribers in its campaign for five thousand new subscribers in sixty days, and was told why the Leader was making such a liberal offer, to churches, clubs and societies and how it could be done, he remarked that the Leader's plan was th greatest opportunity for churches and clubs to raise money for the promotion and maintenance of their work, and in the meantime get into the former members of the church and other organizations 52 weeks in the year, a publication devoted to race uplift, religiously, morally and financially, that he had heard of, and not only was he going to get behind the Leader's great Church Aid Plan himself, but he was going to his study and write every minister, that he k  new in Kentucky of each denomination, urging them to take advantage of the Plan, and to take the initiative in placing into the hands of their members, the Louisville Leader, a weekly newspaper, that in 3 years, [illegible] in circulation and [influence?] [illegible] service to [illegible] in [illegible] In launching its popularity contest of 1919, and during its contest in 1920, The Leader announced that the third and last of its contests would be a big Automobile contest, that would be launched this year. The advent of 1921, found conditions different from what the management had hoped for, thousands of members of the race were out of work and funds, and thus the launching of The Leaders Big Automobile contest has been indefinitely postponed. But The Leader's determination to increase its already big circulation and to render a greater service to the Race, is undaunted. Its Church Aid Plan. The support and encouragement given The Leader by its friends and patrons in its successful contests of 1919 and 1920, not only enabled The Leader to give to the most popular young women of the race more than $600 in cash, but during the most critical period of the World war, when newsprint was highest, scarce and unpurchaseable, when thousands of dailies and weeklies were forced to suspend business or cut down their pages, The Leader, because of the splendid cooperation of its friends and patrons was able to print regularly each week, without a single exception, an eight page paper brim full of information, that we needed to know for our own encouragement what members of the race were actually doing, each in his own community to solve his own problems or to better his own condition. As an appreciation for the confidence and support of our friends and patrons in the past, and knowing the unfortunate condition of hundreds of our people who are out of work at present. The leader makes a most liberal offer in its Church Aid Plan. Not a Contest, but Hundreds of Dollars will be Given Away. The Leader's Church Aid Plan, is not a contest. There are no prizes, and no chance to be taken. But hundreds of dollars will be given away if the proper interest is [shown?] in our Churches and Clubs. [It is an?] excellent chance for churches to raise money, that is usually gotten through a rally, or some other familiar money raising plan, by having its members and friends subscribe for a race publication, that should be in every home. Though paying [practically the?] same war price for printing materials, etc., the Leader reduces its subscription for 60 days from today, March 12th to May 12th, from $2.50 to $2.00 a year and in the meantime, gives to the Church, Club, or Society, that gets from 10 to 250 yearly subscribers to the Leader reduces its subscription for from $7.50 to $200.00 as given on page 5. Several Have Accepted; Send Your Now. [Since?] the announcement of our plan, [illegible] of the city. Blanks have [illegible] workers are busy. While [there?] [illegible] contest and cash is to be paid [illegible] portion to the number of [subscriptions?] received, yet those pastors and [president?] of clubs who are to [take?] [illegible] in the greatest newspaper [illegible] asked to make a final decision [illegible] Fill out the acceptance blank be-[illegible] and mail us at once. The sooner [work?] among your members and friends [has?] begun, the sooner you will be [able?] to get subscriptions enough to get [the?] amount of money that you hope [to?] raise for your church or club. Remember, this liberal offer is [for?] 60 days only, from March 12 to [May?] 12. Fill out acceptance blank [on this?] page, and mail at once. See [illegible] page 5. Don't forget. this [isn't a?] contest, but a special offer to [churches,?] clubs and, societies. Just think of the large [amount of?] the subscription money that [comes?] back to you. Not a matter of [illegible] money, but an ambition to [illegible] greater constituency, to [put Kentucky's?] greatest weekly into [the homes?] of more of those who should [illegible] -- CLINTON NEWS Mrs. Lillian Vincent is ill [at her?] home on West R. R. St.....[illegible]-sie Collaira and little [daughter?] [illegible]-lie of Carbondail, Ill., is the [guest of?] her sister, Mrs. Mallice [illegible] Blair St.....The A. M. E. [illegible] entertained at the home of [illegible] Mrs. Will Vick, Tuesday [illegible] The young people of the [illegible] church will organize. [illegible] Sunday, at 2 o'clock. All [illegible] come are cordially invited [illegible]