SHAW UNIVERSITY ALPHA OMICRONS [Photo] The Shaw University Alpha Omicron Honor Society to whose membership six new members were recently elected. Standing in the first row are Miss Jeannette F. Spruell, '35 and Miss Thelma R. Brett, '36; Second row: Miss Mary R. Perrin, '35, Miss Elizabeth G. Schmoke, '36, Miss Genola T. Perry, '36, Miss Chrystabelle D. Brown, '36. Last row: William T. Brown, '36 and Harry E. Payne, '35. New members are stading in second and last rows.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILWAY MEN TO MEET HERE The International Association of Railway Employees will hold their general Convention [in?] Louisville, Monday, May 20. Sessions will be held in the Pythian Temple, 10th and Chestnut Streets, to which all colored railway workers are invited and are expected to attend. The International Headquarters will also be held in the Pythian Temple. The sermon will be preached at the Centennial Baptist Church, 1519 St. Catherine Streets, Sunday night, May 10, by Rev. C. E. Starnes, pastor, subject, "Unity, oneness of mind and purpose." The public is invited to this service Sunday night and also Monday night, May 20, at Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, 912 W. Chestnut Street and hear the addresses by several local and nationally known men. This will be a rare treat. The admission is free. In a statement ot the Leader, Thomas P. Redd of Louisville president of the International Association, says that all ministers, professional and business men should be interested and concerned in keeping the Negro worker on his job, because much of their support comes from the working class. According to Mr. Redd the officers of the Association will issue charters and certificates of affilation to all groups of workers who are qualified and entitled to them during the convention here in Louisville.
POST OBSERVES MOTHER'S DAY Mother's Day was celebrated by the Peter Salem Post at the West Chestnut Street Baptist Church last Sunday night, with Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore as principal speaker, with other addresses by Rev. Wm. Johnson, [Mr.?] W. O. Willis, Mesdames Lydia Johnson, Agnes Mansfeld and Miss [Ora?] Brooks. Dr. Lattimore was introduced by [Commander?] J. L. Leake. In the [course?] of his address, Dr. Lattimore [said?] that no healthy child can be [illegible] by a mother of an unhealthy [illegible]. Mothers put the mental, as (Continued on page 8)
PAY TRIBUTE TO WOOD F. AXTON By Wm. H. Ferris The gymnasium of Simmons University was crowded Friday night, May 10, at the memorial service in honor of Wood F. Axton, who was a generous contributor of Simmons University while he lived and who splendidly remembered the institution in his will. The memorial service was under the auspices of the Young Ministers' Alliance of Sim mons University of which Rev. W. A. Davis is president. Rev. J. W. Wright served as master of ceremonies. Among the speakers was J. H. Chandler, attorney and friend of Simmons University, who said, "One of the highest marks of my life was when I brought Wood F. Axton and Dr. C. H. Parrish together. A work has been done here, which will last a long as the city of Louisville stands. A great mountain of achievement was built before Dr. C. H. Parrish, Mr. Wm. H. Steward, Dr. E. Y. Mullins and Wood F. Axton passed away. They were the Big Four that worked together to save Simmons University." One of the crowning things of Mr. Axton's career was the help that he rendered the colored people, said he. Mr. Thurston Coles, Mr. J. F. Starks, Rev. J. V. Bottoms, Dr. Melvin M. D. Perdue, Dr. T. A. Offutt, Mrs. Molly Williams of the Women's Educational Convention and President M. B. Lanier, also commended Wood F. Axton for those qualities of mind (Continued on page 8)
LAWYER IMPERSONATOR IS WHISKEY SMUGGLER; JAILED BY JAILER Willard Gibson found it tough trying to fool Jailer Marty O'Connor, two weeks ago, and the result was a $50.00 fine after a stay at the city's expense in jail. Gibson went to the jail two weeks ago posing as Tom Granshaw's lawyer and asked Jailer O'Connor permission to see him. After his visit the jailer searched Granshaw before allowing him to return to his cell and found a pint of moonshine on him. Upon questioning Granshaw refused to tell where he got the "splo." but three days in the dungeon softened him a bit and he gave Gibson's name as the smuggler. A day or two later Gibson returned in his lawyer's role. This time his title was changed to prisoner and C. Ewbank Tucker had to represent him before Judge Brachey Monday. The judge was feeling good so he let Gibson off with a $50.00 fine.
Formal Opening and New Location Announced [photo] Mrs. Sarah E. Thomas The Madame C. J. Walker School of Beauty Culture, Mrs. Sarah E. Thom[as?] president, announces its formal [opening?] in its new location, 709 We[st?] Walnut Street, Thursday, May 23, Hours 6 P. M. to 9 P. M. Samples of the Madame C. J. Walker's Hair and Toilet preparations will be given away.
RELIGIOUS AND BUSINESS MASS MEETING SUNDAY A big religious and business mass meeting will be held at the 15th Street Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church, Rev. Daniel J. Hughlett, pastor. Sunday night, May 19, at 7 P. M. I. Willis Cole, editor of the Leader and others will speak. Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore is master of ceremonies. Special music will be rendered by leading local talent. The citizens at large and members of the church and business and professional organizations are urged to be present. Jerry Sims is chairman of the church organization sponsoring the mass meeting. The admission is free.
N.A.A.C.P. LAUNCHES SPRING CAMPAIGN The Louisville Branch of the N.A.A.C.P. will open its spring member ship campaign, Sunday, May 19, by having speakers at the various churches. The Association sponsored the Costigan-Wagner Anti-Lynching Bill, which was postponed a short while ago, by parliamentary procedure, but the fight for the passage of the bill will begin again with the opening of Congress. The Louisville Branch is striving for a goal of 1200 members and a renewal of all old memberships. The membership fee is $1.00 per year. Headquarters of campaign are in the Mutual Standard Bank Building, 614 W. Walnut Street. Rev. W. H. Ballew is chairman and A. L. Lindsay, vice chairman.
AWARDED FELLOWSHIP [Photo] H. B. CROUCH H. B. Crouch, 28, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at [Kentucky State Industrial College?] Frankfort, has been awarded [a?] fellowship by the General Education Board for the purpose of pursuing further studies in the above field at the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Prof. Crouch came to Kentucky State Industrial College in 1931, and during this time he has developed the biological sciences to such an extent that he has received commendations from both state and national authorities in the field. Several of his studies presented in scientific journals have aroused the interest of other members of the biological profession. Prof. Crouch will begin his studies in September at the Iowa State College. The fellowship will probably enable him to complete the work required for his doctorate degree.
MRS. MCINTYRE HEADS AUXILIARY Mrs. Elnora McIntyre, prominent Louisville woman, a member of the staff at the Western Library and wife of the late Dr. A. C. McIntyre was elected president of the Bluegrass Medical Society Auxiliary at its annual meeting in Lexington last week. This organization was born in the mind of the late Dr. McIntyre who has faithfully served the Bluegrass Medical Society as official and member for many years as he also served the church and the N. A. A. C. P. Mrs McIntyre has also been a leader in church society and general race uplift. Mrs. McIntyre received the unanimous vote of the ladies of the auxiliary to the Bluegrass Medical Association for president. The other officers elected were as follows: Mesdames Robert Smith, vice president; G. T. Buford, second vice president; Bessie Ballard, secretary; M. E. Burroughs, treasurer; Ruth Hammonds, parliamentarian; Bertha Whedbee, historian.
Dr. Maurice Blackburn is filing suit against Herbert Flowers, white, for personal and automobile damages as a result of the collision at 15th and Chestnut three weeks ago, when Flowers was speeding north on Fifteenth Street.
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DEATH OF CHESLEY H. SEARCY IS SHOCK TO COLORED FRIENDS The death of Chesley H. Searcy, republican leader, last Thursday, was a shock to his colored friends here in Louisville and out in Kentucky. Mr. Searcy who died while sitting at his desk reading a book at his office in the Realty Building last Thursday at noon, was regarded by Negro political leaders as a master politician who made politics a cold-blooded business proposition. But Mr. Searcy was not of the hard boiled hard to reach type of political boss. The death of Mr. Searcy brings to memory his association with the late Harry Burns who helped him build the great political organization among a large element in the Negro wards. Burns was the recoganized leader among these colored voters, working however, under orders of "Ches" Searcy. Searcy played politics among Negroes just as he did among whites, but he gave no more recognition to an individual Negro or the whole group than their strength, power determination and organization demanded, and he found himself compelled to do. When approached on the subject of giving certain recognition to the race in Louisville several years ago or suffer the loss of so many thousand votes, his reply was, "I know the Negro. I have the preachers and the crap-shooters, and am not worried." The Lincoln Party in 1921, which carried a complete colored ticket, including candidates for mayor, the state legislature, and other city and state offices gave Mr. Searcy the chance to prove his assertion about the preachers and crap-shooters, and he won out, but it cost the Republican Party hundreds of dollars. Two years ago, it was Chesley H. Searcy who said to a well known citizen that the party was thinking about placing a colored man on the ticket. Mr. Searcy was a type of man who easily made friends, and he had the admiration and support of even colored leaders who may not, have always agreed with his method and policies. His death is regretted by hundreds of colored citizens.
WOMAN DRAGGED BY STREET CAR Mrs. Della Irving 613 South 11th Street suffered injuries to her knee cap and was badly shaken up as the result of being dragged from Eleventh and Broadway to almost a block toward Twelfth Street. Mrs. Irving was returning home from work Saturday night when she alighted from the west bound street car at Eleventh Her coat was caught in the closed door and the motorman unconscious of the mishap proceeded on to Twelfth, when his attention was called by her screams. Mrs. Irving was rushed to the city hospital. The motorman's name was not obtained.
ROBBERS CAUGHT IN BARNETT GARAGE David Barnett, 1823 West Chestnut Street, prominent citizen, bass soloist and former postman proved that he can do other things as well, when he caught a would be robber and held him until the police came late last Friday night Mr. Barnett was aroused by a noise in his garage and upon investigation found that James Clark had broken in and was about to steal some tools. Mr. Barnett grabbed Clark and held him for the police who placed him under arrest and had him slated for store house breaking. The case against Clark was continued to May 18, when called in police court, by Judge Brachey.
Mrs. Lucy Cochran, editor of the Lexington Post, was in the city last week.
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