U. G. E. To Promote Civil Rights Campaign To Carry President's Case To Supreme Court Fight For Race To Extend From Nation's Capital To 48 States
Another Colored Man On Jury In Dallas; Protection Given
AT Y. M. C. ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE [Photos] Sec'y Henry A. Wallace, and Dr. R. R. Moton, right above, are the principal speakers at the 50th Anniversary Conference of Y. M. C. A.'s serving colored youth in Washington. November 4. 5, and 6. Other prominent persons on the program are Judge Myles A. Page, New York City, and Dr. McLeod Bethune, left above. Below is the Y. M. C. A. Glee Club of Atlantic City, N. J., which will appear on the program. Consideration is being given to a study of the association program ann to completion of the expansion fund of $125,000. Approximately five hundred delegates, colored and white are in attendance.
Girl Attacked By White Man
FOLLOWS FATHER [Photo] E. W. D. ISAAC Who is following in the footsteps of his illustrious father as Secretary of the National B. Y. P. U. Board. Mr. Isaac succeeded his father, Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, Sr., at the latter's death in '31, and was again reelected in St. Louis recently. A native of Waskom, Tex., Mr. Isaac was educated at Bishop College, Arkansas Baptist College, and Tuskegee Institute. He is a master printer, and has managed the Clarion Printing Company. 409 Gay Street, Nashville, Tenn., since 1912. --Calvin Service
One Dead 8 Injured ONE DEAD, 8 SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TRUCK CRASH Tragic And Gruesome Accident Is Result Of Drinking And Careless Driving Eminence, Ky. Nov. 4 - Grim death, gruesome and horrible suffering awaited a truckful of light-hearted men who piled int one vehicle in an [effort to?] [illegible] quick way home from the fair ground, after witnessing a ball game Sunday afternoon, October 23. Merritt Hayden is dead; Louis Crawford, his next door neighbor is near death; William Foree, New Castle, is unconscious in the city hospital in Louisville, and at least five other occupants of a truck driven by one, M. Wood, a second hand dealer in furniture, are suffering severe cuts, fractured bones and dislocated joints. Wood, reported to be a habitual drinker, had just passed a boy on a bicycle and declared that he would pass any thing on the road. According to witnesses, Wood put on more speed mysteriously loosing control of the truck, overturning it as they approched the heart of town. Several pieces of [furniture?] [illegible] a store struck [several?] of the occupants drilling holes through their bodies. According to reports, Woods has not been arrested nor even questioned about the accident. Funeral services for Hayden, who lived only a few hours after, were held Tuesday with Rev. J. I. West, pastor of the Second Baptist Church officiating. He is survived by a mother, Mrs. Frances Hayden and a large number of relatives, some of whom were in the wreck. Others who were badly hurt are: Woody, J. B., and Davy Hayden, Benjamin Perry and Elmore Lauden.
HUNDREDS ATTEND YOUTH FACT-FINDING CONFERENCE HERE More than 200 eager youths and as many older persons representing twelve central counties of the state, assembled at the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church, Saturday, October 29 in a three session fact-finding council. The council under the direction of the Central District Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention, according to B. H. Larke, president, was organized to determine the adequacy of the convention's educational program in regards to the needs of youths. The morning address was given by W. P. Offutt, president of the council who spoke on "The Religious Educational Needs Of The Adolescent." Mr. Offutt said that 9 out of every 10 Christains become such before they are 17 years of age; 3 out of every 4 girls, and 2 out of every 3 boys drop out of Sunday School in their teen age. In the afternoon, Miss virginia McGill, vice president gave an outline of the Baptist Young People's Union. Miss McGill referred to the union as the"West Point" of the church, being the training service for efficient workers, having an educational program carried out through systematic reading and study courses. A number of youths frankly expressed themselves pro and con in a round table discussion on "Is The Program Meeting The Needs Of The Youth?" Other principal speakers included Ralph Jones of West Chestnut Church, Rev. W. M. Baity a youthful minister and the Rev P. A. Carter, Danville, president of the State Sunday School and BYPU. Miss Louise Whitlock, pianist, now studying at the University of Indiana was present and presided at the piano. Miss Ethel Carmen, Louisville, and Rev. Robert Carter, Bloomfield, sang solos. Meals were served to the delegates by West Chestnut teachers in their annex. Rev. W. M. Johnson, pastor. Other officers of the body are: Mrs. Essie D. Mack, recording (Continued on page 8)
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BLACKBURN GIVEN 9-$19 Bates Blackburn, well known W. P. A. worker was arrested early Wednesday morning near 9th and Broadway Streets and charged with being drunk while driving an automobile. Blackburn pleaded guilty when arrainged in Police Court Wednesday morning and was given the usual "9-$19" sentence.
A BUSY LEADER [Photo] MISS MAUDE BROWN Member of the faculty of Central High School, Louisville; president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, a leader in sorority and college life among colored women, whose services are in demand in and out of her home city.
A. MUDD DIES IN SPRINGFIELD Springfield, Ky., Nov. 4. - Mr. Alfonzo Mudd of whom we spoke of being seriously ill in previous issues, passed away Tuesday, October 25, at his home here. Few men were better known, and none more liked than Mr. Mudd. For the past three years he had been employed as sexton at Holy Cross Catholic Church, the Rev. G. G. Maloney, priest. He worked with Father Maloney during his priesthood at St. Dominic here. Two weeks prior to his passing, Mr. Mudd was conveyed back to his home in this city to spend his last days. His funeral was held from Holy Rosary Catholic Church Thursday morning, October 27 with the Rev. Father Maloney saying mass and delivering the eulogy. Among the things he said was, "Fonzie, as I familiarly called him, was liked by all for his faithfulness. Not only did he possess all the qualities of a man to make him entitled to the richest blessing, which is an inheritance to God's great kingdom, but he was true, honest, courageous, industrious. His life should shine as a beacon (Continued on page 8)
MAUDE BROWN AND PUBLISHER CONFERENCE SPEAKERS Winchester, Ky., Nov. 4.--The Kentucky Conference of the C. M. E. Church, with Bishop C. H. Phillips, presiding will convene here at the Allen Chapel Church, Wednesday, November 9. According to Rev. J. S. Crumb, pastor and host, a large delegation will be in attendance. Among the features of the conference will be a public meeting Sunday afternoon, November 13, at 4:30 with Miss Maude Brown, prominent teacher and sorority leader, and I. Willis Cole, editor The Louisville Leader as speakers, with music furnished by the Miles Memorial Church Choir of Louisville. The Conference will close with the reading of the appointments by Bishop Phillips Sunday night.
N.A.A.C.P. Supports Sweeney; COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN MAKES PUBLIC STATEMENT Local Branch Announces Annual Membership Campaign Through its secretary, Mrs. Bessie Etherly, the Louisville Branch N.A.A.C.P., announces its annual membership campaign to begin November 17 and continue for a period of about two weeks. Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkin, field worker from New York office will be here to conduct the drive. According to Mrs. Etherly the fight for a Federal anti-lynch bill will be renewed at the next session of Congress. The fight for better schools and more equitable salaries for teachers will also be continued. Mrs. Etherly says, the Louisville Branch is intensely interested in the election of Dr. P. O. Sweeney for the school Board. Committee of Fifteen For Sweeney The Committee of Fifteen composed of prominent local ministers made public this week, the following statement in support of Dr. P. O. Sweeney as a candidate for the Board of Education. "The Committee of Fifteen places its okay on Dr. P. O. Sweeney for a place on the Board of Education. We have searched his record and find him amply prepared and efficiently qualified. We ask full support of all voters and others in using their influence in his interest. Rev. J. W. Williams, Chairman. Rev. R. M. Wheat, Secretary.
Jury In Ruston Lynching Runs True To Form; Fails To Indict
THE NEW WATER AND LIGHT PLANT IN OWENSBORO By Emma Edwards Owensboro, Ky., Nov. 4--Shall we or shall we not? Owensbodo is facing one of the greatest problems in her history and we are called upon to study and solve the same. A giant water and light plant is the issue. Some say it is for the best. Others say nay. Some say "aye" today and "nay" tomorrow. Thinking Owensborans, get together. "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." We have a policeman in our group. Some said it couldn't be done. We are going to get another for the East end. Watch for him. Don't be skeptical. We must trust somebody. Let's begin today. Watch, think, fight and pray. The Second Congressional District Teacher's Association was largely attended. Many noted educators added glamor to the meeting. (Continued on page 8)
DR. CALDWELL, MUNICIPAL COLLEGE SPEAKER The first Municipal College Sunday Evening Hour of the year will present Dr. Frank H. Caldwell, president of the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, as speaker. Dr. Caldwell is a well-known churchman and pulpit orator. His subject will be "Aimless Liberty versus Abiding Loyalty." Music will be furnished by the Municipal College Chorus. The public is cordially invited. Dr. Caldwell will speak Sunday at 4:30.