A Pious But Courageous Leader [drawing] Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia Who though making every effort for peace rather than was with Italy, in the name of Christianity and all that is right and just, said, "I would rather kill myself, like Emperor Theodore sixty years ago, than become a puppet prince under the Italians. I would be unworthy of my great ancestors, beginning with Solomon, if I submitted to Italian vassalage." A patriot statesman and soldier, he will lead his own army. When he learned that the American Government had sufficient arms and his country sufficient resources to carry on for some time.
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HOLD CONFERENCE AT JONES TEMPLE By William H. Ferris The Louisville District Conference of the Lexington Conference of the M. E. Church opened Wednesday morning in R. E. Jones Temple, Rev. J. C. Brower, pastor. Dr. D. E. Skelton, the district superintendent, presiding. The welcome program was held Wednesday night with Mrs. Ruby Simpson Jackson presiding. A large crowd listened to inspiring addresses (Continued on page 8)
Last Respects Paid To B. O. Wilkerson IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL SERVICE IS HELD FOR B. O. WILKERSON - Rev. J. W. Gibson And Others Pay Fitting Tributes To Mammoth Insurance Company Treasurer, Churchman And Business Leader - By William H. Ferris Funeral services were held for B. O. Wilkerson, treasurer of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company, at the Zion Baptist Church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, with the Rev. J. W. Gibson, prominent pastor of the Main Street Baptist Church, Lexington, Ky., officiating in the absence of [Rev.?] W. H. Craighead, pastor of Zion Baptist. The death of Mr. Wilkerson, who passed away early Sunday morning of last week, was a shock to his friends and to Louisville citizens. Mr. Wilkerson, whose seventieth anniversary was celebrated by the Mammoth Insurance Company last February, had lived in Louisville 40 years and was for many years a leader in the social and civic activities. He was a leader in the organization of the Y. M. C. A., N. A. A. C. P. and the Masonic fraternity. He was an outstanding churchman, was for more than 25 years superintendent of Sunday Schools and choir leader. At the time of his death he was the teacher of the Bible class of the Zion Baptist Church, the largest in Kentucky and said to be the third largest in the world. Mr. Wilkerson was born in Richmond, Va., in 1865. His early education was received in Richmond, and he was graduated from the Howard University School of Law in 1897. Mr. Wilkerson was one of the founders of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company in 1914 and served as treasurer from then until his death. He was identified with other business interests and played a great part in their progress. Impressive Funeral Service The funeral services attracted a capacity Wednesday morning crowd, the most prominent citizens in business and church life, to pay their last respects to Bernard Orange Wilkerson, outstanding business leader and churchman. Mr. Wilkerson represented that blending of common sense, high character and living faith in God, which has ever been the salt of any nation. The large crowd and the simple, but impressive services indicated that he had not lived in vain. The program follows: Processional--Hymn, 'Servant of God Well Done"; Invocation, Dr. Frank Madison Reid; Music--"What Would You Give In Exchange For Your Soul", Choir; Scripture Lesson, Dr. M. B. Lanier; Solo, "No Night There", Mrs. Ruth Simms; Resolutions--Green Street Baptist Church, Miss Pearl Roberts; Men's Bible Class, Zion Baptist Church, T. H. Mason; Mammoth Life Insurance Co., and announcement - [Photo] B. O. WILKERSON - of telegrams and resolutions, W. C. Buford; Obituary, Eugene Clayton. Dr. Gibson Delivers Eulogy The funeral eulogy was then delivered by Dr. Gibson, who in beginning his sermon referred to the "Servant of God Well Done" and characterized the life of B. O. Wilkerson as an outstanding life, full of service. Speaking briefly on "A Faithful Servant," Dr. Gibson said, "It is a splendid thing when you are dead (Continued on page 2)
W. E. JOHNSON IS NAMED TREASURER W. E. Johnson, well known citizen and prominent fraternal and business man, was named as the successor of the late B. O. Wilkerson as treasurer of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company, Thursday by H. E. Hall, president of the company. Mr. Johnson, one of Louisville's most successful citizens, who was retired on pension from the Louisville Postoffice Department a few years ago, has been identified with the Mammoth and its associate concerns since its organization in 1914. He was treasurer for the Masonic Grand Lodge of Kentucky for 25 years.
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LINCOLN HEADS [Photo] WHITNEY YOUNG First Colored Principal of Lincoln Institute [Photo] J. M. TYDINGS Business Manager of Lincoln Institute
STONE FUNERAL HELD; SISTER ILL A throng crowded the Stone home at 1522 West Walnut Street last Saturday morning to see the last of Thomas E. Stone, pioneer business man, who was found fatally shot Thursday morning, August 29, by his daughter, Miss Sallie May Stone, the verdict being suicide. The funeral eulogy was delivered by Rev. Frank Madison Reid of Quinn Chapel, who spoke of Mr. Stone's value to the community, his church, and his endeavors as a business man. He said he had known the deceased from childhood that he had won many friends by trying to please them in his business, in culinary art. He said that he was a familiar figure behind the counter. A personal tribute was read by Mrs. Mary Gilliard, and resolutions from Louisville Lodge 89, F. and A. M., obituary by Miss Alberta Barry. Solos by Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins Thomas, Prof. H. B. Britt, Paul Eades and Fred Cooper. Immediately after the funeral services the remains were carried to Shelbyville for interment. Directly after the funeral of Mr. Stone, the entire funeral party was called back to Shelbyville because of the serious illness of the deceased's sister, Mrs. Mahalia Thomas, who was first stricken ill while at the funeral.
New Deal At Lincoln Institute WHITNEY YOUNG PRINCIPAL; FACULTY IS STRENGTHENED - Strong Academic Curriculum; Public School Contract Made; Large Enrollment And Support Of Race Expected - The election of Prof. Whitney M. Young as principal of Lincoln Institute, inaugurates a new policy which places the leadership of the educational program of the institution into the hands of colored people. Mr. Young is well known throughout the state as a leader in the field of vocational education. During the quarter of a century of the existence of Lincoln Institute, the unique and outstanding feature of its work has been its policy of interracial cooperation. This tradition, together with the usual building program, with emphasis on the religious training in the school's program will be continued. Mr. J. Mansir Tydings has been reelected business manager and will be in charge of the financial affairs of the school. He will continue a program of modernizing the school's buildings and vocational laboratories. It is estimated that already approximately $20,000.00 has been spent during the last 2 years in buying modern equipment and remodeling the buildings. Strong Academic Curriculum Mr. Young announced that the school retains its "A" rating as an accredited high school and that the academic program has been approved by President R. B. Atwood as being preparatory for entrance to the State College at Frankfort and furnishes splendid academic foundation for students expecting to attend any of the southern colleges. Mr. Lamont Lawson as registrar at Lincoln, made special study this summer in the requirement of Negro colleges that the Lincoln program will prepare students who desire to attend various colleges. New Teachers Added The faculty has been strengthened by the addition of outstanding teachers. Mr. W. H. Craighead, graduate of the Mass. A. and M. College, is planning to construct a model 15 acre farm to be used as a laboratory for the teaching of agriculture. This experiment will be the only one of its kind in the state for either race. Mrs. Alyne Martin, a graduate of the University of Illinois, will be in charge of the music and plans many interesting programs to which friends of the school will be invited. Mrs. T. C. Spencer, principal last year of the Ballard County High School, is Lincoln Institute's new dean of women and teacher in the English department. Mrs. Ruth Takecare, a (Continued on page 8)
HARVEST HOME SERVICE TO BE CELEBRATED AT BROADWAY TEMPLE Broadway Temple A. M. E. Zion Church will celebrate "Harvest" with a special program Sunday, September 15, morning and night. Each organization of the church will represent some product of the fall season and each member of the church is expected to be present and march with one friend or more past the altar where they will look upon products of the fields, and honor God for His great gifts to the people of our country and of the world. At the morning service, eleven o'clock, the pastor, the Rev. C. J. Henderson, will deliver a special sermon, subject, "Our Lord and the Harvest." At the night service, seven o'clock, there will be a very special program. Our presiding Bishop, W. J. Walls will pay his first episcopal visit to Broadway Temple since the Kentucky Conference has been with the Eighth District. The pastor wishes to see every member at home in Broadway Temple on this day. A very special invitation is offered to all our friends to come and worship with us and we will do you good. - [Photo] REV. C. J. HENDERSON - Special singing by a chorus of thirty-five voices under the direction of Miss Iola Jordan.
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