"MISS CENTRAL" [photo] Mrs. Annis Stephens, popular senior of Central High and daughter of Mrs. Annis Jones, who was crowned "Miss Central" in elaborate ceremony between halves at the Thanksgiving Day game between Central and Roosevelt High of Gary, Indiana.
Roosevelt Smile Wins 25,000 At Fisk
25,000 At Fisk Won By President Roosevelt's Smile
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Dean Bows To Young Democrat
SECOND ANNUAL MUSICAL MORE THAN AN ENTERTAINMENT TO PURCHASE INSTRUMENTS By J. Bryant Cooper If the underlying aim in presenting the second annual musical under the auspices of the department of music in Louisville schools were primarily to purchase musical instruments, then in a few years this aim will have been satisfied and we should have no further need for such a program now being produced. But there is a more desirable purpose to be served by the second annual musical at the Municipal auditorium December 20. Superintendent Archer hinted such a purpose in two addresses before the general committee and a general meeting of the Louisville Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, when he suggested that it might be a fine accomplishment for Louisville, if it could in a large way help preserve a type of music that has made the name Fisk an international symbol for the music born out of the soul of an oppressed people. The type of program now being prepared is very similar to an annual affair the writer took part in when a youth in Atlanta. The program, under the leadership of the late Dr. H.H. Proctor, made all Atlanta of both races look with deep interest to the annual spring festival. The program was always under the special supervision of the head of the department of music of Howard University. The Fisk Singers every year played the leading role and were strongly supported by the best local talent. The same type of program has been produced in [Philadelphia?] for a number of years. And why not once a year (Continued on page 4) 
MAMMOTH HEAD MAKES INTERESTING SPEECH AT SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY By W.C. Buford The Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Company, Kentucky's pioneer Institution which made the first definite contribution of our group to the business and financial growth of our commonwealth is today carrying out the original ideas of its founders- to improve the economic status of our folk as a whole and to make it possible for our boys and girls who finish various schools and colleges to find employment in keeping with their training and ability. For 19 years the Mammoth has stood the test of the ages, has fulfilled every promise, has been true to its trust in every respect. Because of this, it enjoys the cooperation and confidence of the entire Middle West. Its record of growth, its goodwill its splendid condition, having thus far weathered the four years of depression without making a loan, were made possible by the management and business acumen, foresight, first class business methods and policies directed by the president. During this age of crass materialism to hear such sentiments expressed by the chief executive of a business institution is inspiring. The occasion was the surprise birthday party last week. The president's address follow: Master of Ceremonies and Associates: When I walked into the building and discovered the spirit, the first thought that came to me was: "I wish many friend, or former friend and associate, (Continued on page 4) 
Wilson Calls Off Elk Convention
SIMMONS AND WIFE BOUND OVER Robert Simmons and his wife, Minnie Simmons, 110 W. Liberty St., were arraigned in police court Saturday before police Judge B. Brachey on disorderly conduct charges and were held to the grand jury under a $1000 bond. The pair was arrested at their home November 4th by police officers on complaints by George Minor, Newton Compton and Amelia Compton, who live in the same building accusing the Simmons' of throwing a pan of lye water in their faces. Compton, burned seriously in the face by the solution, almost losing the sight of one eye, was taken to the hospital, where he remained for 20 days. The other two were slightly burned on the neck and arms. Mrs. Simmons testified that she threw the solution, but it was a solution of Sal Soda and not lye. Compton testified that an argument started between them, when he asked Simmons to stop cursing because there was an old woman in the house and that he became abusive and attempted to [illegible] pushing him away, [illegible] solution and [illegible] his [illegible]
"MISS WESTERN HI" [photo] Miss Margaret Shauntee of Owensboro, Ky., popular young woman of the high school of that city, who was crowned "Miss Western Hi" this week.
Girl Accuses Father
RAPE CHARGED AGAINST FATHER George Rapier, alias, James Johnson, 33, 336 Pearl St. was held without bond in police court Monday by Judge Brachey on a charge of rape. Rapier is accused of committing rape on his own daughter, Fannie Rapier, 11 years old, of the same address. According to information the father committed the crime November 8th and that eight days elapsed before the child told of the assault.
MRS. ROGERS LEADS SECOND PERIOD The second period of the Leader's annual subscription campaign came to a close Wednesday night with Mrs. Ethel Rodgers of Brandenburg leading for the fifth consecutive week. Miss Bertha Murphy of Louisa, however, moved up to second place and Mrs. Lewis Bowman of Vine Grove, who had held first and second place since the beginning of the campaign, dropped to fifth place. Mrs. Evelyn N. Roberts of Clarksville, Tenn., moved up from sixth to third place and Mr. Douglas Doss of Louisville is in fourth place. the campaign has four more weeks to go, and as stated last week, the new Ford VS to be given away along with the four other cash prizes may be won by any five persons in the campaign who will get busy during the remaining four weeks and report the largest number of votes representing subscriptions to the Leader of from six months to five years. Turn to page 8 and see how your favorite candidate is standing.
STATE WOMEN IN SPRINGFIELD The State Federation of Women's Clubs of Kentucky is meeting in Springfield, Ky., Friday and Saturday of this week with Mrs. E. G. Clark, pro [illegible] ther well [illegible] kn [illegible] y as [illegible] will [illegible]
MILLER ACQUITTED; BROWN FINED CORONER'S JURY EXONERATES OFFICER OF MURPHY MURDER Brown Is Fined Five Day's Pay For Assaulting Haycraft, A Democratic Worker Officer Walter Miller, who was tempararily suspended from duty for the slaying of George "Waterhead" Murphy, slayer and exconvict. November 12th, was acquitted by a coroner's jury Friday morning and was later dismissed of a manslaughter charge in police court by Judge John B. Brachey. The Coroner's jury held that Miller was justified in slaying the man when he thought his life was in danger. Officer Miller was represented by former Commonwealth attorney, Clarke W. Otte. The only eyewitness, Joe Kine, white, 214 Summit St., Jeffersonville, Ind., testified that Murphy tried to attack the officer with a lump of coal and that the officer shot in self-defense Miller was among the first colored patrolmen appointed in Louisville, having come into the service August 6, 1928. Officer Otho Brown, was fined five days pay by the Civil Service Board November 20th when he was tried on a malicious assault charge filed by Edward Haycraft. Haycraft was arrested on the corner of 13th and Walnut St. by the officer for shooting a loud explosive firecracker at what was said to have been a democratic meeting. The officer stated that he had orders from headquarters which was later verified by a reporter, to stop the shooting and when he asked Haycraft to stop the shooting the man began to argue with the officer and attempted to strike him whereupon officer Brown struck him first but only with his fist, so he stated and not with his club as fifty of Haycraft's witnesses testified. Wakefield, Director of Public Safety told the Leader reporter, Herron Clark, that Officer Brown was given a fair trial and all the witnesses were against him. Officer Otho Brown was appointed to the police force in 1932 after making a high mark in the civil service examination. In a recent intelligence test, Officer Brown made the highest  mark. He is well liked by law abiding citizens of Louisville and is the splendid type of peace officer that is needed among out group.
To Auction Treasures
Southern Negroes Elected Magistrates On Democrat Ticket
CONFERENCE CLOSES AT MADISONVILLE Madisonville, Ky., Nov. 38-The annual session of the Kentucky Conference, presided over by Bishop C. H. Phillips of Cleveland, Ohio, closed her yesterday after one of the most successful sessions in the history of the conference. In addition to the large delegations of men and women who came from points in the section several visitors were present during the conference week, including Prof. H. P. Porter, Financial Secretary and Dr. Pipkin, Book Agent, of Jackson, Tenn.; Rev. G. W. Stoner and Editor I. Willis Cole, Louisville, Ky., and Attorney C. Merriweather, well known Hopkinsville poet. The Sunday session brought hundreds of people from all points around this section, and the services were held in the new high school building. The (Continued on page 8)