Appeal to Parent-Teachers
COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN IN MOVEMENT TO HELP SAVE YOUNG PEOPLE Appeals To Parents, Teachers And Moral Agencies For Support And Cooperation The Committee of Fifteen, an organization interested in the moral and religious progress of the community and in the advancement of the race generally, composed of ministers of all denominations and one leading layman, has issued an appeal to the young people of the city, the parents and parent-teacher organizations following several complaints to members of the committee about the conduct of young people at public places. The appeal of the Committee of Fifteen is similar to that made to the parents and the colored citizens interested in the future of Negro boys and girls, the advancement of the race and the curbing of vice and crime in the community, by The Leader after making investigations of reports about certain dances and other places frequented by young members of the race. The appeal of the Committee of Fifteen follows: "The Committee  of fifteen having had repeated complaints brought to it by interested parties, as well as having made careful observations by many of its members of places visited by a number of our young people of both sexes and the lateness of the hours which they remain at [these?] places feel it to be our duty as pastors and religious leaders to issue this statement. We congratulate the host of young men and women of our city who are carefully guarding their good names and reputations by the exercise of self control and self mastery by remaining away from dance halls and other places of questionable reputation. There are many such places in our city. Some of which are under police observation. The constant frequency of such places tends to reflect upon the characters of those who attend them. The incentive to exhibit the old time virtuous characteristics of the Fathers and Mothers in days of yore does not exist now as in their day, and the fact that so many of our young people still remain true to these virtues is to us a matter of congratulation. We further call upon all young men and women, who hope to achieve proper success in life, and who hope to reflect credit upon themselves, their (Continued on page 8)
Nation-Wide Political Activity Noted Among Colored People
Out-of-Town Readers - Attention A large number of out-of-town subscribers of The Leader have made favorable responses to the appeals and the statements sent out urging them to renew their subscriptions. Others whose subscriptions are past due, but have failed to respond, are herewith notified that they are being dropped from the list beginning with this week. - The Management
GRAND JURY ACQUITS MARKS Elmore Marks, 45, a second-hand clothes dealer, was acquitted of the charge of carnal knowledge of a female under 16 by the grand jury Wednesday morning. Charlene Gee, 12 years of age, and her mother, Mrs. Maggie Gee, testified that Marks criminally assaulted Charlene and was the father of her one month old child. Marks told the jury that he and the mother were formerly sweethearts and that when he saw cause to break off their relationship, she in anger and through spite, brought the charge against him. Attorney Ned Williamson represented Marks.
Hundreds See Last of Harvey Burns
HUNDREDS CROWD HOME AND CHURCH TO SEE LAST OF HARVEY BURNS  High Tributes Paid Business Man And Politician By Revs. Offutt, [Watson?] And Others The spacious auditorium of the Calvary Baptist Church was too small to hold the hundreds of friends and citizens who wished to pay their respects to Harvey Burns, prominent undertaker and politician, who passed away Friday evening, Octobr 30. Mr. Burns had not been well for several months, but those who had talked with him just a few days before his death had not thought of his being so seriously ill. Mr. Burns, however, was forced to take his bed Tuesday and Friday evening he was dead. The news of his passing was a shock to his many friends who numbered by the hundreds and represented every class. It was a steady stream of mourners who viewed his remains as they lay in state in a beautiful metallic casket banked with hundreds of floral designs from friends in every corner of the city last Sunday, and Monday, the day of the [funeral,?] the streets within a block of the [Cooper?] undertaking establishment, [and of the?] Calvary Bapt. Church were [lined by?] many who desired a glimpse of [the?] long funeral procession which carried the last of a man who had wrought well and serv- (Continued on page 8)
INTER-RACIAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCED The Interracial Commission of Kentucky announces the 12th Annual State Interracial Conference to be held at the Trinity Methodist Church, Third and Guthrie streets. This conference promises to be one of the most interesting meetings of the year. The Friday afternoon session from 5 to 5:30, will present to the public discussions on "Educational Advancement of the Negro," led by Prof. A. E. Meyzeek of the Jackson Junior High School. Dr. R. A. Kent, Univesity of Louisville, Pres. R. B. Atwood, Kentucky State INdustrial College and Mr. H. F. Brigham of the City Library System. The Friday evening program will have its usual Interracial musical from 7 to 8, the Kentucky State Industrial College, Plymouth Congregational Church Choir, Lincoln Institute, Bourgard School of Music and Municipal College, participating. The speakers of the evening will be President J. Kelly Giffen of Knoxville, Tenn., and Dean R. E. Clement of Louisville. The Saturday morning program at 10:00 o'clock will be conducted by Mrs. Jane A. Bond, Mrs. Carolyn S. Blanton, chairman, the theme being, "Vocational Guidance for Negroes." The Colored Normal School under Miss R. Lillian Carpenter will furnish music on Saturday morning at the women's session. Miss Madelin Burnette will sing a solo. The public is cordially invited to attend all of these sessions.
JUDGE LAFFOON ELECTED GOVERNOR As the Leader goes to press it looks as if Judge Ruby Laffoon of Madisonville has been elected Governor of Kentucky over Mayor William B. Harrison of Louisville, by a big majority, and that the entire Democratic ticket has been elected with him. In practically conceding the election of Judge Laffoon and hoping that he will be the governor of all the people, we commend Mayor Harrison in defeat. He made a most splendid effort. The high class and straight forward manner in which he conducted his campaign and discussed the issues merits praise even from those who voted against him. Mayor Harrison stands today before the country, not as an astute politician, but as a far-seeing statesman of the type of the late Dwight Morrow, a man fitted by nature, training and experience for bigger things; a young man of vision and courage, he has a glorious future before him.
POSTAL EMPLOYEES ELECT OFFICERS By Malcoln H. Haddox The Louisville Branch of the National Alliance of Postal Employees elected the following at the regular meeting last Saturday night: George F. Reed, president; W. M. Taylor, vice president; A. G. Robinson, secretary; J. M. Boone, chaplain; Malcolm H. Haddox, chairman publicity committee. The members had a fine time receiving and declining honors Saturday night. The personnel of the organization is largely made up of young forward looking men of the post office. and Mr. Reed, the new president, is a young man who brings to the organization both religious and fraternal experience. The organization looks out for the welfare of its members and has grown so fast numerically and financially that it is now issuing two classes of fraternal insurance, one policy covering natural and accident disability of $15.00 per week each, and $1,000.00 (Continued on Page 4) 
CANDIDATE [Photo] GEORGE A. SINGLETON Among the leaders of the A. M. E. Church attending the annual conference in sesion at Quinn Chapel this week is Chaplain George A. Singleton, pastor of St. Paul African M. E. Church, Springfield, Illinois; sometime professor in Allen University, Columbia, S. C.; West Kentucky College Paducah, Ky., Dean of Morris Brown, Atlanta, Ga. He is a product of Allen Univesity, Boston, Harvard and the University of Chicago. Pastored in New England, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Illinois. Delegate to the last two General Conferences of his church. After having been in the Illinois Conference scarcely three months, he failed of election as a delegate by only one vote with two ballots thrown out. Was chosen first alternate. Chaplain Singleton has been endorst for the editorship of The Christian Recorder by South Carolina, and the Illinois Conference and is the probable successor to Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. He is well prepared for the task.-- weekly columnist for The Louisville Leader. The Palmetto Leader. Religious editor for the Bronzeman, History Editor of the Sphinx, Alpha Phi Alpha, and constant contributor to the religious and secular press. His wide circle of friends is working for his election.
STONE SHOOTS YOUNG BANDIT James Murry, 19, one of the two amateur would-be bandits who attempted to rob Stones Confectionery at 1522 W. Walnut street, Monday night at 11:30 o'clock, was shot and fatally wounded by one of six shots fired by Mr. Stone, whose quick work stopped the young bandits. Murry and his companion had his father's car parked a few steps from the confectionery. Murry was rushed to the City Hospital, where he died Wednesday. Stone was arraigned in Police Court on a charge of manslaughter and released on his own bond of $500. Humphrey, the other bandit, surrendered to detectives and was sent to the Detention Home pending arraignment in Juvenile Court.
Fight to Keep Local Y.M.C.A. Open
ORDERED CLOSED, FINDING BUILDING POORLY KEPT AND ACTIVITIES STOPPED Officials Asked To Resign: Complete Re-organization Suggested By Committee Members Through the efforts of a special committee selected by the members of the Board of Management [the Chestnut Street?] Y. M. C. A., the local [branch,?] the oldest and for many years one of the leading "Y" institutions of the country, is open instead of being closed as ordered by a committee representing the Central Y. M. C. A., according to information given a Leader representative. It is said that for several months certain contributions which have usually come from members of the Board of Management of the Central organization had been withheld, and that following investigation of conditions at the Chestnut Street Branch, the committee recommended that it be closed until such time as the building could be turned into a rooming house. Building Poorly Kept; Officials Inactive According to information given The Leader the executive management of the branch was severely complained against. Not only have the religious activities of the branch been curtailed for more than two years and the entertainment and the membership work practically stopped, but the building, including the rooms and beds, was reported to be in terrible shape. It is said that, believing it almost impossible to bring the Chestnut Street Branch out of the condition in which it was found, and kept it going, the Central Committee asked for the resignations of the executive officere and ordered the doors closed. Committee Makes Fight, Gets Results According to information given The Leader members of the committee which conferred with the Committee of Management at the Central Y. M. C. A. agreed that all that might have been done at the colored branch was not done, and that there was much room for improvement, but that they did not feel that conditions as found were of such as justified the closing of the institution, that the closing of the local banks, and the general economic depression had contributed much to the failure of the financial program of the Chestnut Street Branch. The committee further argued, it said, that it would be little short of a calamity to take from the community (Continued on page 8)
A.M.E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION: C.M.E.'S AT MILES MEMORIAL NEXT WEEK The Kentucky Conference of the A. M. E. Church opened at Quinn Chapel, Rev. J. C. Caldwell, pastor. Wednesday morning with Bishop M. H. Davis, presiding. The Conference heard addresses of welcome Wednesday night from Revs. J. W. Chinn and J. E. Wood of the M. E. Church: W. E. Farmer of the C. M. E. Church; B. W. Swain of the A. M. E. Zion Church and T. F. Floyd of the Christian Church. Drs. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder; J. C. Anderson of Columbus, Ohio; R. M. Pope of Indianapolis, all candidates for the bishopric, and J. Acton Hill of Cynthiana, candidate for editor of the Christian Recorder, were introduced and made brief remarks. Bishop Davis and the other speakers were high in their priase of Dr. Caldwell, the pastor, who could not attend the Conference because of illness, and were glad to know that he was on the road to recovery. The conference will close with the reading of the appo  intments by Bishop Davis Sunday night. The sixty-third session of the Kentucky and Ohio Annual Conference of the C.M.E. Church will convene at the Miles Memorial Church, Bland and Burnett Sts., Rev. N. H. Wiggins, pastor, next Wednesday morning, November 11, with the Rt. Rev. Charles H. Phillips of Cleveland, Ohio, presiding. The conference will bring to the city delegates from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, and leaders of the church and race. The [conference?] [illegible] and visit- (Continued on page 8)
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