Democrats Make State Political Move
NEGRO LEADERS MEET AND PERFECT ORGANIZATION Intend To Organize In Every County Where There Is A Sizable Negro Population (By J. [Polk?] Griffey} Frankfort, Ky. Dec. 26.--Monday night, December 17. Negroes from Whitley, Todd, Logan, Franklin, Nelson, Union and Perry Counties met in the home of George McElroy, Third and Murray Streets, and formed a state-wide organization for the purpose of encouraging Negroes to affiliate with the Democratic party. They selected as their organization name: Negro Democratic Clubs of Kentucky. It is their intent to organize county organizations in every county that has a sizeable Negro population. The purpose of this organization was expressed by its organizer, J. Polk Griffey, of Todd County, in a letter to the Hon. Bailey P. Wooton, chairman of the Democratic State Central and Executive Committee, when he expressed to him in his petition to organize clubs throughout Kentucky. First: It would be purely educational. Second: It would give Negroes affiliating with the Democratic party the same status within his race as the Republican Negro enjoys. He further stated that the Negro Democrat will be the same in political, economic and professional life as the Republican Negro. That the Democratic Negro might walk the streets of the Commonwealth with dignity and will not be molested in any way by the Republican Negro in any manner. Third: That the Negro who reaches his majority each year will through intelligence choose his political party without the future consideration of thought as to living conditions. Every person present pledged himself to use every effort in promoting Democracy within the race. The officers elected were as follows: John T. Merritt, chairman; John Chambroun, vice chairman; Charles Payne, secretary; Fletcher Davis, assistant secretary; J. Polk Griffey, publicity director; Henry Davis, treasurer; Clyde Halcomb, correspondence secretary; Charles Hall, State organizer; Jodie B. Oliver, assistant publicity director. John Merritt took the chair and thanked the organization for the confidence they had placed in him and said that he would do all within his power to elevate the young Negro of Kentucky. His earnest desire was to see the ballot in the hands of competent Negro citizens who were more interested in racial uplift than two new one-dollar bills and a half-pint. He wanted to see loyal Democrats rewarded with positions and places of trust and honor. The paramount issue in this organization would be better citizenship and wholesome living conditions, with an opportunity of service in all walks of life.
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SORORITY IN 15TH [ILLEGIBLE] ANNUAL BOULE [Cincinnati?], Ohio, Dec. 27.--The [illegible] annual boule of the Zeta [illegible] sorority will convene [December 27?]-30 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and [illegible] city of Covington, Ky., [illegible] acting as hostess. [illegible] Atty. Violet N. [Anderson?] [illegible] will open the boule [illegible] board meeting [December?] [illegible] a. m. All national [officers?] [illegible] present at this session. [illegible] public session will be [illegible] [December?] 27 at 8 p. m. at Cal- [illegible] Church, Cincinnati. [Greetings?] [illegible] extended to visitors by [illegible] Henderson, Basileus [illegible] and by representa- [illegible] Greek Letter organi- [illegible] main speaker of the [illegible] Soror Zora Neale Hurston [illegible] city, nationally known [illegible] story writer. [illegible] will be held at [illegible] Thursday [illegible] of Y. W. [illegible] will be [illegible] Church. [illegible] activities [illegible] deal, a [  illegible] and a [illegible] [afternoon?]. [illegible] be held [illegible] [Zeta?] [illegible] the [illegible M. [Jackson?] is [illegible] the boule.
REV. G.W. HAMPTON IS AUTO VICTIM Rev. George W. Hampton, for many years a prominent leader of the Baptist Church in Kentucky and father of G. w. Hampton, well known Louisville citizen, died at the Red Cross Hospital last Thursday morning, after being run down by an automobile at the First Baptist Church near Berrytown Saturday evening, December 15. Rev. Hampton, who was 83 years old, was hit by the motorist when he attempted to get out of the path of another car. Rev. Hampton had been connected with the State Baptist Missionary Department for several years. Funeral services were held at the Calvary Baptist Church last Saturday at noon, with Rev. W. P. Offutt, officiating, assisted by several other ministers. Interment in the Louisville Cemetery. Rev. Hampton is survived by his wife, one son, George W.; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Castleman, seven grandchildren, a nephew, Louis Thompson of Chicago, and a host of friends to mourn his death.
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C.M.E. LEADER DIES SUDDENLY Savannah, Ga., Dec. 27. - The Rev. J. A. Martin, editor-in-chief of the Sunday School publications of the C.M.E. Church, died suddenly here in Savannah last week. Dr. Martin who was one of the ablest and most courageous leaders of his church and of the race, passed away while he was attending one of the annual conferences down in South Georgia being held in Savannah. The Rt. Rev. J. W. McKinney whose home is in Sherman, Texas, was presiding at the conference when death claimed this outstanding member of the C.M..E. Church. Dr. Martin was an early graduate of Paine College down in Augusta, which is one of the noted schools of the C. M. E. Connection. He was a member of the Inter-Church Commission on Cooperation and Counsel. which is one of the influential move- (Continued on page 4)
A. DOUGLASS DOSS IS LEADER CAMPAIGN WINNER A. Douglass Doss of Louisville was found to be winner in the Leader's annual subscription campaign when the judges counted the votes reported by the participants, representing subscriptions of from six months to five years, last Saturday night. Mr. Doss led with 6,301,000 votes and was therefore winner of the Ford V8 Tudor Sedan, the capital prize. Mrs. Evelyn Roberts of Clarksville, Tenn. with 5,848,000 votes, was winner of the second prize of $100.00; Mr. Wm. T. Clay, Paris, Ky. 2,090,500 votes, winner of the third prize, $75.00; Mrs. Ethel Rogers, Brandenburg, 1,011,000 votes, fourth prize, $50.00; Mrs. Lewis Bowman, Vine Grove, 903,500 votes, fifth prize, $25.00. Miss [illegible] of Louisa, was [illegible] and Miss [illegible] seventh [illegible] and [illegible] -cent [illegible]
PROGRESSIVE [Photo] REV. FRANK MADISON REID The young pastor of Quinn Chapel is not only ably prepared and capable, but is progressive. His programs usually attract large crowds. Rev. Reid is also public spirited and greatly interested in the religious, educational and business progress of his race. He is a loyal supporter of the Negro newspaper and the Negro printing plant.
CAPACITY CROWD AT QUINN CHAPEL By William H. Ferris Quinn Chapel held a capacity crowd at the 5 o'clock service Christmas morning when "The Star Gleam" was dramatized in a setting that had no lights except the two electric stars and a light over the organ. While the organ softly played "Where He Leads, I Will Follow," the pastor, Rev. Frank Madison Reid, preached a short but telling sermon. One accession to the church was made. Fred Andrews sang "The Lord is the Strength of My Salvation" with power and effect. The senior and junior choirs sang "The Star Gleam." The Christmas spirits were portrayed by Misses Mary Roberts, Bessie Hughes, Verdell Bonner, Ollie Brown, Juanita Hodges, Zora Shorn, I. Lanier and Helen Johnson. The angels were Mesdames A. Stonley, A. Buford, Lillian Gray, Rebecca Bond and Miss Verna Guinn. Wise men were Messrs. W. S. Brown, W. Dowdy and Hay- (Continued on page 3)
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Second Annual Musical at Memorial Auditorium is a Success By Wm. H. Ferris The Second Annual Musicale for the benefit of the Band and Instrument Fund for the colored schools of Louisville on Thursday night, December 20, measured up to the expectations of the promoters in three respects. It packed Louisville's Beautiful Memorial Auditorium, with many white music lovers in the audience. The Singing was superb, the costumes beautiful and the pantomines were picturesque. The organ numbers by Mrs. Alfred E. Higgins and Mr. David Bishop, the solos of Mrs. Leila Wiggings Tate, Mrs. Cora DeSha Barnett, Mrs. Anna Mahin and Mr. Carl Barbour, the violin solo of Miss Blanche Moody, the harp solo of Miss Margaret Breslin, the singing of the Apollo Quartette and the choruses of the sixth grade, Madison Junior High, Jackson Junior High, Central High. Louisville Municipal College and last but not least were worth more than the price of admission. Then When we reflect that the singing has as  background and setting pantominies representing the children of Israel down by the River Jordan or wandering in the Wilderness and the Birth of Christ, with maidens wearing white and blue dresses and pale blue, green, pink, yellow, and white lights, flashed upon scenes, [illegible] well understand the effect [illegible] produced upon an admiring audience.
These who try to find the spirituals uninteresting and monotonous would have revised their judgement had they heard Mrs. Lelia Wiggins Tate with her rich, full voice, which quivered with emotion, sing "Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray." Then the scene representing "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast" with the Indian village and beautiful scenery and costumes and Almore Barry of Central High in a pretty satin suit, the danseuse was a dream of beauty. Mr. Carl Barbour's solo was appropriate. Miss R. Lillian Carpenter, the director of the program and Miss Earline Good, Miss Ethel Malone, Miss Nancy Bullock, Miss Mary Fishback, Mrs. Adah Locke, Miss Iola Jordan, Miss Barbara Simmons, Miss Lyda Johnson, and Miss Valla Dudley, who assisted her with the choruses and pantomines and Miss Nannie G. Board, the accompanist, deserve a full measure of credit. Editor I. Willis Cole, the chairman of the committee, came out in spite of his illness, but finding himself terribly  weak after presenting the Rev. W. P. Offutt, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, to open the program with prayer he had Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, the didrector of the citizens committee, to serve as master of ceremonies. Supt. Frederick Archer, the honorary chairman, was also ill, but came in as the program was beginning. The Splendid presentation closed with forty voices and the audience singing"Joy to the World" and the benediction by Father J. A. Johnson of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour. The officers of the Second Annual Concert Organization are: Superintendent Frederick Archer, honorary chairman; I. Willis Cole, chairman; Atwood S. Wilson, chairman arrangements committee; A. E. Meyzeek, treasurer; Miss R. L. Carpenter, director of program; Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, chairman citizens committee; Mrs. R. B. Scott, secretary; Mrs. Ellen L. Taylor and Rev. E. G. Harris, chairmen patrons committee; J. Bryant Cooper, chairman publicity; G. H. Brown secretary; Father J. A. Johnson, chairman religious committee; Mrs. Essie D. Mack, chairman P. T. A. groups, Miss Carrie Warren, Chairman costumes; Mrs. Adah Locke, stage. On the advisory committee were: Miss Helen Boswell, supervisory of music; Dean R. E. Clement, Revs. W. P. Offutt, F. M. Reid, Misses Ethel Malone, Lavinia Neal, Mary Gale Cawthon, Mrs. Patsie Sloan, Messrs. Leonard Daugherty, George Clement, W. J. Edwards, W. H. Perry, Jr., and other principals and teachers of the colored schools.
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