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Louisville "U" Building Expected CITIZENS BEGIN TO ASK ABOUT LOUISVILLE UNIVERSITY BUILDING Presidents Ford and Colvin Had Settled On Ideal Jefferson Park Site Rushing the completion of the two Junior High Schools has started, the citizens to asking about the building for extension and promised by the Louisville University out of the bond is which colored people helped to pass in order that a progressive educational program of the University might be carried out. At the request of several readers some months ago the Leader asked about the Junior High Schools as a part of the promise made the colored voters by the Board of Education when the bond issue for the public schools was about to be submitted, and a representative of the Board informed a Leader representative of the steps being taken to carry out the promise and now the two beautiful junior high buildings are almost a reality. Jefferson Park Site Approved By Presidents Ford and Colvin It is the opinion of some of those who are interested in the college extension project that had President Ford lived the building for colored people would have been up and colored young men and women who wanted the advantage of a college training at home from the Louisville University would have been receiving it. It was said that President Ford and the Board of Trustees of the Louisville University had an option on the Jefferson Park site on Preston St., and that President Ford was about ready to close the deal and begin the building. The death of Mr. Ford halting the proposition, President Colvin, who succeded to the presidency of the University, had the option for the Jefferson Park site extended but death also stopped his plans. The colored people are expecting the building, the Jefferson Park site is still available, it is an ideal place for the institution, and it is the hope that the Board of Trustees will get together with the new president and carry out a promise that could fill no better need. THOUSANDS TO WITNESS AWARDING OF LEADER PRIZES, SAYS HURLEY Several thousand persons form Louisville and out in the state will witness the awarding of the Leader automobiles and the ten other valuable prizes to the respective winners Monday night July 15, says Mr. Sylvester Hurley, popular Louisville promoter of entertainments and dances. Mr. Hurley is in charge of what he is calling the Leader's Prize Awarding Ball and Motor Costume Contest at Jefferson Park. After the sealed boxes placed in the American Mutual and First Standard Banks the last week of the campaign have been opened and friends of the candidates announcement of the winners will be made at the big affair at Jefferson Park about ten o'clock. Prizes For Best Moter Dressers And Waltzers In addition to the awarding of the prizes and the big program of music arranged by Mr. Hurley and furnished by either Perdue Eight Pirates or one of the other popular orchestras [Photograph] SYLVESTER HURLEY Well-known Louisville Entertainment Promoter. first and second prizes are to be awarded persons appearing at the ball in the best motor costumes, and first and second prizes for the two best waltzers of a state waltzing contest to be conducted by Mr. Hurley. Mrs. Buszeder Flack, well known Louisville woman, who is a general representative of the Leader, is to conduct the Motor Costume Contest; Mr. Ernest Ellis is manager of the business arrangements and Mr. Sylvester Hurley, manager of the dance program. The admission to the whole affair is only 50 cents. Special attention is to be given out of town guests. Persons are to get in touch with either Mrs. Flack, Mr. Ellis or Mr. Hurley for general information. Mrs. J.F. Laine of West Magazine Street entertained her "Rook Club" Friday. Mrs. Lena Goode of West Chestnut Street, entertained, with "500" Wednesday. A very elaborate menu was served. Washington Not Alarmed Washington Society Enjoys "Little" Excitement Over De Priest Tea Congressman's Wife Graciously Received By All And Mingled Freely Lane's Star Athlete Succumbs TO HOLD ANNUAL COUNCIL HERE [Photograph] We are looking forward to our Seventh Annual Council of the F.A.C. of Kentucky which will convene on July 2, 3, 4 and 5 and continuihg as long as the Lord leads. Everybody is cordially invited to attend this meeting. We are expecting it to be one of the greatest "feasts of good things" we have ever had. Don't miss it. They are coming from different parts of the state and from adjoining states. Come one, come all, and hear the wonderful name of Jesus preached in the fullness at Bethel Temple Church, on the southeast corner of Clay and Breckenridge Streets Elder L.W. Buckner, pastor. Mrs. DePriest [photo] Mrs. Oscar De Priest, wife of the Illinois Congressman, as she appeared as the guest of Mrs. Herbert Hoover at the White House tea last Wednesday. Mrs. De Priest, who was graciously received and mingled freely with the several White House guests, made many friends when she was in Louisville last February. She and the Congressman were entertained at the Cole home after the address of Mr. De Priest at Jones Temple under auspices of the N. A. A. C. P. HENDERSON HAS BIG SOCIETY AFFAIR Henderson, Ky., June 17,-One of the most beautiful social functions of the season was the reception given last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. O.K. Glass, wife of our prominent physician, Dr. J.G. Glass. The reception was given in honor of her house guest, Mrs. James W. Henderson, who is well remembered as Miss D. Eleanor Moss, one of our former efficient city teachers, has been making her home in the California city since her marriage twelve years ago. She is active in the civic club and social life of her adopted home city and is now the president of the noted Cosmopolitan Club, which is composed of some of the most representative women of Pasadena. The spacious Glass home upon this occasion, was converted into a woodland Bower, baskets and vases of cut flowers filled every nook, with stately (Continued on page 8) SHELBURNE-ALLEN Mr. and Mrs. Perry Shelburne of Taylorsville, Ky., announce the marriage of their daughter. Miss Eva Minor Shelburne to Mr. Edgar Lee Allen. The wedding took place Wednesday, June 19, at the residence of Dr. C.H. Parrish, who performed the ceremony. More Enter As Second Period Begins STANDING OF CANDIDATES CHANGE AS FIRST PERIOD CLOSES Popular Ladies from Danville, Lexington And Other Points Are Entered Tht close of the first period has changed the standing of a number of the contestants. And now we are wondering who will take the tip and jump into the lead before the votes drop again. As each period closes the extra votes become less and less. So now is the time for these ambitious candidates to forge ahead while they have extra votes to help them. Among the candidates who are entered in the campaign as the second period begins are Miss Lucille Brumfield, Danville, Ky.; Mrs. Fennimore Hardesty, Springfield; Miss Alice Gilbert, Richmond and Mrs. Jeanetta Taylor, Harrodsburg. Each of these ladies are popular in their respective communities and they are going to give the leaders a hot race though they are just entered. Be it remembered that we have had two persons to win automobiles who were entered in the campaign just two weeks before its close. They noticed that the candidates who started from the beginning were making slow progress, and they got their friends together and won To Our Readers We are making a revised mailing list of our old subscribers, and those whose subscriptions have expired are being dropped from the list. So you [illegible] your renewal for it will help in lately. Turn to page 8 and see who the contestants are, then give your favorie your renewal for it will help in their race for this beautiful Hudson Sedan. INTEREST GROWS IN N.A.A.C.P. ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN The 20th Anniversary Campaign of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sponsored by the local branch in an effort to raise $2,000 of the $200,000 asked by the national office, was given a big send off last Sunday afternoon at the Green Street Baptist Church, where a big mass meeting was held and the anniversary drive and local matters were taken up. It was an interesting audience and the speeches including Revs. H.W. Jones, J.H. Perdue, J.M. Williams, Messrs. S.O. Johnson, William Warley, I. Willis Cole, W.C. Buford, Director of the campaign, and Mrs. Bessie Etherly, Secretary of the organization made impressions which will bring good results as the campaign progresses. Mr. J.A. Thomas, executive secretary of the Urban League, was present and spoke. Director Buford has his organization well in hand and the people who are always willing to give to so worthy and useful cause will hardly be overlooked by the workers. Mr. Buford and his secretary, Mrs. St. Clair, announce the following divisions and leaders: West End Group [1?] Captain, Mrs. Lucretia Wood; Lieutenants, J.W. Wilhite, Mesdames L. Britt, G. Goodall, F. Weathers, Marshall Simmons: Group 2, Captain, Mrs. Bessie Willis; Lieutenants, Mesdames Etta Taylor, E. Walls and Misses Nannie Board, Daisy Swift, Ethel Jackson: Group 3, Captain, Mrs. William Michael; Lieutenants, Mesdames Nettie Taylor Barbara Lonas, Misses Marie Mayes, Annie Moss, Doleman and William Michaels; East End Group 1, Captain, Mrs. J.R. Smothers; Lieutenants, Mesdames Edna Evans, Fannie Obannoh, Coleman; Group 2, Captain, Mrs. John White; Lieutenants, Mrs. M.F. Logan and John White; South End Group, Captain, Mrs. Patsy Sloan, Lieutenants, Mesdames Daisy Hutchinson, Mammie Walker, M.P. Thomason, K. Simpson, Viani Robinson; Church Group. Revs. J.M. Williams and N.F. Newman; Business; Miss Salome Worthington and Ben Winlock: Fraternal, J.P. Duerson: Professional, Drs. J.A.C. Lattimore and J.H. Walls. The director is requesting all workers and friends to be present at the Y.M.C.A. next Monday night at 8 o'clock. CHURCH WOMEN HERE NEXT WEEK The 29th session of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Lexington Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, will convene at the R. E. Jones Temple, June 26, at 8:30. Sessions will continue through June 30. The Lexington Conference includes the M. E. Churches of more than seven states. The Woman's Home Missionary Society is a part of the great National Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church. Mrs. R. B. Scott of this city is President of the Lexington Conference organization. All session are open to the public. Thursday evening at 8 p. m., Rev. I. G. Penn, Jr., former pastor of Jones Temple will be the principal speaker. His subject is "The New Kingdom of Missionary Progress." Lelawala, or the Maid of Niagara, the dramatic operetta given May 24th by the students of the Normal School, will be repeated Friday, June 28th at L. E. Jones Temple at 8 o'clock P. M., directed by Miss R. Lillian Carpenter, supervisor of music, Louisville Public Schools. This will be given in honor of the Woman's Home Missionary Convention of the Lexington Conference, which convenes here Wednesday, June 26. This operetta is repeated upon the request of the many patrons who witnessed the first performance. Many who failed to see it before, will be glad to know that they will have the opportunity of seeing it. Tickets for the operetta are on sale at Bright's and White's Drug Stores.
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Title | The Louisville Leader. Louisville, Kentucky, Saturday, June 22, 1929. |
Volume/Issue | Vol. 12. No. 33. |
Contributors | Cole, I. Willis (publisher) |
Description | The Louisville Leader was an African-American newspaper published from 1917 to 1950 by I. Willis Cole in Louisville, Kentucky. Portions of page one of this issue are very faded. |
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Date Original | 1929-06-22 |
Object Type | Newspapers |
Source | Issue on Reel 2 of microfilmed Louisville Leader Collection. Item Number ULUA Leader 19290622 in the Louisville Leader Collection, University of Louisville Archives and Records Center. |
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Full Text | Louisville "U" Building Expected CITIZENS BEGIN TO ASK ABOUT LOUISVILLE UNIVERSITY BUILDING Presidents Ford and Colvin Had Settled On Ideal Jefferson Park Site Rushing the completion of the two Junior High Schools has started, the citizens to asking about the building for extension and promised by the Louisville University out of the bond is which colored people helped to pass in order that a progressive educational program of the University might be carried out. At the request of several readers some months ago the Leader asked about the Junior High Schools as a part of the promise made the colored voters by the Board of Education when the bond issue for the public schools was about to be submitted, and a representative of the Board informed a Leader representative of the steps being taken to carry out the promise and now the two beautiful junior high buildings are almost a reality. Jefferson Park Site Approved By Presidents Ford and Colvin It is the opinion of some of those who are interested in the college extension project that had President Ford lived the building for colored people would have been up and colored young men and women who wanted the advantage of a college training at home from the Louisville University would have been receiving it. It was said that President Ford and the Board of Trustees of the Louisville University had an option on the Jefferson Park site on Preston St., and that President Ford was about ready to close the deal and begin the building. The death of Mr. Ford halting the proposition, President Colvin, who succeded to the presidency of the University, had the option for the Jefferson Park site extended but death also stopped his plans. The colored people are expecting the building, the Jefferson Park site is still available, it is an ideal place for the institution, and it is the hope that the Board of Trustees will get together with the new president and carry out a promise that could fill no better need. THOUSANDS TO WITNESS AWARDING OF LEADER PRIZES, SAYS HURLEY Several thousand persons form Louisville and out in the state will witness the awarding of the Leader automobiles and the ten other valuable prizes to the respective winners Monday night July 15, says Mr. Sylvester Hurley, popular Louisville promoter of entertainments and dances. Mr. Hurley is in charge of what he is calling the Leader's Prize Awarding Ball and Motor Costume Contest at Jefferson Park. After the sealed boxes placed in the American Mutual and First Standard Banks the last week of the campaign have been opened and friends of the candidates announcement of the winners will be made at the big affair at Jefferson Park about ten o'clock. Prizes For Best Moter Dressers And Waltzers In addition to the awarding of the prizes and the big program of music arranged by Mr. Hurley and furnished by either Perdue Eight Pirates or one of the other popular orchestras [Photograph] SYLVESTER HURLEY Well-known Louisville Entertainment Promoter. first and second prizes are to be awarded persons appearing at the ball in the best motor costumes, and first and second prizes for the two best waltzers of a state waltzing contest to be conducted by Mr. Hurley. Mrs. Buszeder Flack, well known Louisville woman, who is a general representative of the Leader, is to conduct the Motor Costume Contest; Mr. Ernest Ellis is manager of the business arrangements and Mr. Sylvester Hurley, manager of the dance program. The admission to the whole affair is only 50 cents. Special attention is to be given out of town guests. Persons are to get in touch with either Mrs. Flack, Mr. Ellis or Mr. Hurley for general information. Mrs. J.F. Laine of West Magazine Street entertained her "Rook Club" Friday. Mrs. Lena Goode of West Chestnut Street, entertained, with "500" Wednesday. A very elaborate menu was served. Washington Not Alarmed Washington Society Enjoys "Little" Excitement Over De Priest Tea Congressman's Wife Graciously Received By All And Mingled Freely Lane's Star Athlete Succumbs TO HOLD ANNUAL COUNCIL HERE [Photograph] We are looking forward to our Seventh Annual Council of the F.A.C. of Kentucky which will convene on July 2, 3, 4 and 5 and continuihg as long as the Lord leads. Everybody is cordially invited to attend this meeting. We are expecting it to be one of the greatest "feasts of good things" we have ever had. Don't miss it. They are coming from different parts of the state and from adjoining states. Come one, come all, and hear the wonderful name of Jesus preached in the fullness at Bethel Temple Church, on the southeast corner of Clay and Breckenridge Streets Elder L.W. Buckner, pastor. Mrs. DePriest [photo] Mrs. Oscar De Priest, wife of the Illinois Congressman, as she appeared as the guest of Mrs. Herbert Hoover at the White House tea last Wednesday. Mrs. De Priest, who was graciously received and mingled freely with the several White House guests, made many friends when she was in Louisville last February. She and the Congressman were entertained at the Cole home after the address of Mr. De Priest at Jones Temple under auspices of the N. A. A. C. P. HENDERSON HAS BIG SOCIETY AFFAIR Henderson, Ky., June 17,-One of the most beautiful social functions of the season was the reception given last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. O.K. Glass, wife of our prominent physician, Dr. J.G. Glass. The reception was given in honor of her house guest, Mrs. James W. Henderson, who is well remembered as Miss D. Eleanor Moss, one of our former efficient city teachers, has been making her home in the California city since her marriage twelve years ago. She is active in the civic club and social life of her adopted home city and is now the president of the noted Cosmopolitan Club, which is composed of some of the most representative women of Pasadena. The spacious Glass home upon this occasion, was converted into a woodland Bower, baskets and vases of cut flowers filled every nook, with stately (Continued on page 8) SHELBURNE-ALLEN Mr. and Mrs. Perry Shelburne of Taylorsville, Ky., announce the marriage of their daughter. Miss Eva Minor Shelburne to Mr. Edgar Lee Allen. The wedding took place Wednesday, June 19, at the residence of Dr. C.H. Parrish, who performed the ceremony. More Enter As Second Period Begins STANDING OF CANDIDATES CHANGE AS FIRST PERIOD CLOSES Popular Ladies from Danville, Lexington And Other Points Are Entered Tht close of the first period has changed the standing of a number of the contestants. And now we are wondering who will take the tip and jump into the lead before the votes drop again. As each period closes the extra votes become less and less. So now is the time for these ambitious candidates to forge ahead while they have extra votes to help them. Among the candidates who are entered in the campaign as the second period begins are Miss Lucille Brumfield, Danville, Ky.; Mrs. Fennimore Hardesty, Springfield; Miss Alice Gilbert, Richmond and Mrs. Jeanetta Taylor, Harrodsburg. Each of these ladies are popular in their respective communities and they are going to give the leaders a hot race though they are just entered. Be it remembered that we have had two persons to win automobiles who were entered in the campaign just two weeks before its close. They noticed that the candidates who started from the beginning were making slow progress, and they got their friends together and won To Our Readers We are making a revised mailing list of our old subscribers, and those whose subscriptions have expired are being dropped from the list. So you [illegible] your renewal for it will help in lately. Turn to page 8 and see who the contestants are, then give your favorie your renewal for it will help in their race for this beautiful Hudson Sedan. INTEREST GROWS IN N.A.A.C.P. ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN The 20th Anniversary Campaign of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People sponsored by the local branch in an effort to raise $2,000 of the $200,000 asked by the national office, was given a big send off last Sunday afternoon at the Green Street Baptist Church, where a big mass meeting was held and the anniversary drive and local matters were taken up. It was an interesting audience and the speeches including Revs. H.W. Jones, J.H. Perdue, J.M. Williams, Messrs. S.O. Johnson, William Warley, I. Willis Cole, W.C. Buford, Director of the campaign, and Mrs. Bessie Etherly, Secretary of the organization made impressions which will bring good results as the campaign progresses. Mr. J.A. Thomas, executive secretary of the Urban League, was present and spoke. Director Buford has his organization well in hand and the people who are always willing to give to so worthy and useful cause will hardly be overlooked by the workers. Mr. Buford and his secretary, Mrs. St. Clair, announce the following divisions and leaders: West End Group [1?] Captain, Mrs. Lucretia Wood; Lieutenants, J.W. Wilhite, Mesdames L. Britt, G. Goodall, F. Weathers, Marshall Simmons: Group 2, Captain, Mrs. Bessie Willis; Lieutenants, Mesdames Etta Taylor, E. Walls and Misses Nannie Board, Daisy Swift, Ethel Jackson: Group 3, Captain, Mrs. William Michael; Lieutenants, Mesdames Nettie Taylor Barbara Lonas, Misses Marie Mayes, Annie Moss, Doleman and William Michaels; East End Group 1, Captain, Mrs. J.R. Smothers; Lieutenants, Mesdames Edna Evans, Fannie Obannoh, Coleman; Group 2, Captain, Mrs. John White; Lieutenants, Mrs. M.F. Logan and John White; South End Group, Captain, Mrs. Patsy Sloan, Lieutenants, Mesdames Daisy Hutchinson, Mammie Walker, M.P. Thomason, K. Simpson, Viani Robinson; Church Group. Revs. J.M. Williams and N.F. Newman; Business; Miss Salome Worthington and Ben Winlock: Fraternal, J.P. Duerson: Professional, Drs. J.A.C. Lattimore and J.H. Walls. The director is requesting all workers and friends to be present at the Y.M.C.A. next Monday night at 8 o'clock. CHURCH WOMEN HERE NEXT WEEK The 29th session of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Lexington Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church, will convene at the R. E. Jones Temple, June 26, at 8:30. Sessions will continue through June 30. The Lexington Conference includes the M. E. Churches of more than seven states. The Woman's Home Missionary Society is a part of the great National Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church. Mrs. R. B. Scott of this city is President of the Lexington Conference organization. All session are open to the public. Thursday evening at 8 p. m., Rev. I. G. Penn, Jr., former pastor of Jones Temple will be the principal speaker. His subject is "The New Kingdom of Missionary Progress." Lelawala, or the Maid of Niagara, the dramatic operetta given May 24th by the students of the Normal School, will be repeated Friday, June 28th at L. E. Jones Temple at 8 o'clock P. M., directed by Miss R. Lillian Carpenter, supervisor of music, Louisville Public Schools. This will be given in honor of the Woman's Home Missionary Convention of the Lexington Conference, which convenes here Wednesday, June 26. This operetta is repeated upon the request of the many patrons who witnessed the first performance. Many who failed to see it before, will be glad to know that they will have the opportunity of seeing it. Tickets for the operetta are on sale at Bright's and White's Drug Stores. |
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