LEADER OFFICE VISITORS Among the visitors to the Leader office this week were Rev. T. C. Lightfoot, Chicago; Prof L. D. Reddick, Frankfort and Mr. W. S. Wheatley, business man of Owensboro.

CENTRAL HI COMMENCEMENT THRILLS LARGE AUDIENCE Ass't Superintendent Binford Presents Diplomas And Commends Progress Of Wilson Administration A large audience witnessed Central's commencement of the 55th year at Memorial auditorium on Friday, June 7 at 8:15 p. m. The 1935 commencement of Central High School has been proclaimed by many of our leading citizens as the most outstanding in the history of the school. The theme of the commencement, "The Contribution of the Negro to American Life," was developed through seven orations and a playlet. Many persons in the audience were enthusiastic in their praise of the principal, Mr. Atwood S. Wilson for his presentation of this new type of commencement. Diplomas were awarded by Assistant Superintendent H. E. Binford to 150 graduates. Before presenting the diplomas, Assistant Superintendent Binford took the occasion to speak of the progress made at Central during this, the first year of Mr. Wilson as principal. The principal supervised the presentation of medals and awards to the following persons: Alumni Medal, Milton Monjoy, valedictorian; Defender Medal, Nellie Brown, salutatorian; Alumni Medal, Grant King, first honor in Commercial Department; Bourgard Medal, Clarissa Graham, outstanding in music; Courier Effort Medal for class 1934-1/2, (Continued on page 2) [Photo] A. S. WILSON Principal Central High School

CHARMING HARPIST [Photo] Miss Olivette Miller, charming young harpist of New York City, is visiting her relatives, Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Oliver, at 2210 West Chestnut Street. Miss Miller, one of the few harpists of the race, is an artist in her [field?} and is making a concert tour of Kentucky and Indiana. She plans to give a harp recital in Louisville in the early fall.

BUSINESS PEOPLE SUE FOR DIVORCE Among the divorces sought this week were those petitioned by two well known Louisville citizens. T. H. Mason, superintendent of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company asks that he be given a divorce from Mrs. Street. Mr. and Mrs. Mason were married in Clarksville, Tenn., in 1903 and have been separated more than five years. The petition was filed by Attorney W. C. Buford. Business Woman Sues Mrs. Felicia Harris Goss, operator of the Felicia Beauty Shop, 506 S. 6th Street is suing her husband for divorce. Mrs. Goss wants an absolute divorce and her maiden name restored. She was Miss Felicia Newton before her marriage to Mr. Goss, a hotel waiter, five years ago. In the petition filed by Attorney A. J. Slaughter, Mrs. Goss says that her husband abandoned her in 1933.

FERRIS AT WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT
William H. Ferris, well known newspaper correspondent, left this week for the Wilberforce University commencement.

WHAT ABOUT GOING TO NEW YORK AND SEEING THE LOUIS-CARNERA FIGHT?
If you want to go to New York to see the Joe Louis Primo Carnera fight June 25, or for any reason, here is your chance. The far to New York, one way is more than $31.00; week end round trips more than $45.00. If you want to go the week of the fight you can go for $25.00 round trip. Leaving Louisville Sunday, June 23 or Monday, June 24, to return the following Sunday or Monday. Can arrange for three. Call the Leader office.

ORMSBY VILLAGE SCHOOL HOLDS COMMENCEMENT; EDITOR IS SPEAKER By William H. Ferris The sixth annual commencement exercises of Ridgewood School was held June 10 in the Ridgewood auditorium of the Louisville and Jefferson County Children's Home at Anchorage, Ky. Splendid buildings in a beautiful grove with magnificent trees is the set up for the Children's Home. The graduates were: Margaret Ballinger, Ruby Bryant, Leonard Grace, David Blackman and Dorothy Ritchie. Margaret Ballinger was the salutatorian and Ruby Bryant, the valedictorian. A play by junior high school pupils, a duet by Margaret Ballinger and Mary T. Love, "The Indian Love Call", a sextette and chorus made a very interesting program. Mr. L. B. Jett, principal of the Ridgewood School, said in introducing the speaker, "If there is anything that Editor I. Willis Cole is to be noted for it is his pride in his race and his courage to challenge any wrong and his fortitude to stamp out any evil. He is a national character and has built up a paper by his own [brain?] and brawn." Speaking fluently and forcibly and driving his points home, Editor Cole said: "I think that I should first commend this excellent staff and those responsible for this magnificent structure. No group has more problems to solve, makes more sacrifices or renders a greater service to the the race than the teachers. There are three kinds of courage that are characterized by these boys and girls here, who frequently come from homes where they don't get the things they ought to get, and Mr. Cole beautifully illustrated these three kinds of courage. He held up Booker T. Washington, George Carver, Roland (Continued on page 8)

BUSINESS WOMAN [Photo] MRS. A. B. RIDLEY Mrs. A. B. Ridley became the proprietor of the A. B. Ridley Funeral Parlors following the death of her husband one year ago, and the business had made remarkable progress. Mrs. Ridley is a capable and progressive business woman.

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