LOCAL BOARD WRITES LETTER TO NATIONAL SECRETARY Implicit Confidence In J. A. Thomas Is Declared SAYS HIS CONDUCT IN LOUISVILLE HAS BEEN ABOVE REPROACH That Tucker Is Not Qualified To Question His Suitability From Any Standpoint In a letter to T. Arnold Hill, acting executive secretary of the National Urban League in New York, the Board of Directors of the Louisville Urban League not only stated that they found nothing in the charges against J. A. Thomas, executive secretary of the local league, as brought by C. Ewbank Tucker, lawyer and politician, declare their confidence in him and stated that they intend to give no further consideration to the charges, but they [illegible] in their opinion Mr. Tucker [is not qualified?] to question Mr. Thomas' suitability as executive secretary of the local Urban League from any standpoint. The letter from the the Board of Directors of the Louisville Urban League to Mr. Hill, as signed by A. E. Meyzeek, chairman and Lee L. Brown, secretary, follows: "On July 12 and 19 there appeared in the Pittsburgh Courier, two articles based on a letter writen by C. Ewbank Tucker, of this city, in which certain charges were made against J. A. Thomas, executive secretary of the local branch of the League. A copy of Mr. Tucker's letter, together with a letter from your office. was forwarded to the chairman of the local board. and we acknowledge receipt of both. We have not received any communication from Mr. Tucker, but because of the seriousness of the charges made by him, and the consequent publicity. we extended Mr. Tucker an invitation to appear before the board and present evidence of the charges. Mr. Tucker was unable to attend the first meeting which was held on July 13. We arranged for a meeting for July 18 and Mr. Tucker was again unable to be present. Another meeting was called for July 25 and Mr. Tucker was present. When asked to present to the Board his evidence, Mr. Tucker requested a continuance and stated that he would have to produce witnesses to substantiate his charges. This privilege was granted and a meeting was held on July 28. Mr. Tucker appeared with his witnesses, but he objected to certain members of the board, including the chairman, on the grounds that they would be biased in the case. A motion prevailed that all duly elected members om the board would hear Mr. Tucker and act upon the evidence submitted. Mr. Tucker then declined to present the matter and withdrew from the meeting. The board has investigated the charges as set forth in his letter, and we submit the following statement for our records: 1. The board does not feel that any political activity on the part of Mr. Thomas has in any way affected his usefulness in this community. The Urban League does not function as a political organization and it is expected to cooperate with all government activities pertaining to the welfare of the colored people. The matter of Mr. Thomas' alleged connections with the Chari  ty Clubs came before the board March 27, 1933. About that time a movement was launched for the purpose of bringing about some kind of coordination between various political and civic groups in the community. Mr. Thomas was invited to assist in the movement and did so. The so-called Charity Clubs, which were Republican clubs of long standing, readily joined in with the movement. Some criticism was made because of the participation of these groups and the board requested Mr. Thomas to withdraw his connections, which he did. The minutes of the meeting of that (Continued on page 4) 
LIBERAL WORLD'S FAIR AND MUSICAL PAGEANT TRIP ANNOUNCED The Pennsylvania Railway Company is announcing elsewhere in this paper this week an all expense tour to the Chicago World's Fair and return for $12.00. The most liberal of all opportunities for colored people of Louisville and Kentucky to see the World's Fair during its closing days, comes at the same time of the great Sing O, Sing A New Song Pageant of 5,000 people, including the outstanding musical talent of the race in America, sponsored by the National Auditions at soldier's Field Saturday night, August 25. And the $12.00 will take care of a round trip ticket to [Chicago?] and return, hotel in Chicago, [illegible] two tickets to the World's Fair [illegible] ticket to the Fair and one to [illegible] pageant Saturday night. The excursion is to be a special all colored arrangement. Special cars and seats will be arranged for clubs and groups, a baggage car will be carried for refreshments and for the convenience of thos  e who will make the trip. Three full days in Chicago. The excursion will leave Louisville Friday night, August 24, at 11:40, arriving in Chicago Saturday morning at 7:30, returning, leaves Chicago Monday night, August 27, at 11:25 and arrives in Louisville Tuesday morning at 7:10. Those who have friends in Chicago and do not wish to take advantage of the hotel arrangement may make the (Continued on page 8).
DOROTHY JEAN LOSES LIFE FIGHT Little Dorothy Jean Wofford, age 3, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Wofford of 427 Lampton Street, died Tuesday after a twenty days' struggle for life. Two blood transfusions were given, but the life of little Dorothy Jean was not spared Funeral services for the little girl were held at the Bates Memorial Baptist Church, Rev. G. H. Yates, officiating.
TO HOLD NEGRO CHATUAQUA HERE A ten days' Negro Chautauqua will be held on the lawn of the 15th Street Memorial Church, 2324 W. Chestnut Street, beginning August 19th and closing August 28th. "Negro Leadership" will be the key word. The Negro Church and Negro Social Service will be the theme August 19. Negro Health will be the theme August 20. Interracial Night will have the right of way August 21. Negro politics, Negro journalism, Negro education. Negro business and the Negro youth will be discussed other nights. A special musical program has been arranged. Jesse B. Colbert is promoter and manager.
Urban League Drops Tucker Charges
URBAN LEAGUE BOARD MEETS SECOND TIME WITHOUT RESULTS Tucker Wants Public To Know His Side Of Last Saturday's Affair C. Eubank Tucker, well-known lawyer who brought the charges against J. A. Thomas, executive secretary of the Louisville Urban League, which were dropped and a vote of confidence given Mr. Thomas at a meeting of the Board of Directors last Saturday afternoon, asked that the Leader allow him space to make a statement about that meeting. Since a Leader representative reported the results of the meeting of the board of Saturday July 21, and else where in this issue the full text of the letter of the board of directors of the local league to T. Arnold Hill, executive secretary of the National Urban League in support of Mr. Thomas is carried in fairness to Mr. Tucker, the following from Mr. Tucker and his attorneys, giving his side of the last Saturday meeting, is published; "I entered the office of the Urban League Saturdey at three o'clock, the time ste to hear charges filed against the secretary, J. A. Thomas. With Attorneys John H. Frank. R. Everett Ray and W. C. Brown. Following these gentlemen were about fifteen witnessess When I was asked why the attorneys, I replied "When I first appeared before the League I was without counsel and was surprised to learn that Thomas had employed Judge Huffaker, the white attorney who represented Mrs. W. C. Buford in her divorce litigation. I felt that it was only fair that I (Continued on page 8)
Olivers In Accident
DR. AND MRS. ROBERT OLIVER AND FRIENDS IN AUTO ACCIDENT Dr. and Mrs. Robert Oliver, well known citizens, met with a serious accident while driving on the Shelbyville Road near Dorsey Station last Sunday evening. In the car with the Olivers were Mrs. William Ebbs of 3407 Grand Avenue, and Mrs. Maggie Williams, a guest from Portland. Oregon. There was a collision of the Oliver automobile when another car attempted to pass two cars coming the opposite direction, which caused that car to catch the bumper of the Oliver car, forcing it from the road into a ditch. Mrs. Oliver, the most severely injured, suffers a broken leg, a broken arm and painful injuries about the eye. Dr. Oliver has an injured back and head, and Mrs. Ebbs and Mrs Williams were painfully bruised and terribly shaken up. Mrs. Oliver is at the City Hospital and the others at their respective homes under the care of Dr. Richard Oliver.
HOLD FUNERAL FOR MRS. WOOD The funeral of Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Wood of 1914 Magazine St. who passed away Thursday afternoon. July 26. was held at the residence the following Saturday afternoon. The parlors were crowded by some of the most prominent citizens of Louisville. Dr. John H. Frank conducted the funeral and delivered the eulogy. Rev. E. G. Harris prayed and paid an eloquent tribute to the desceased. Rev. Walter Ramsey read the scriptures and commended Mrs. Woods in the highest terms. The Misses Warren sang two duets and Mrs. Mary Austin sang a solo. Mrs. Isabella Harris read the obituary. Miss Tollie Harris officiated at the piano. Mrs. Woods is survived by two brothers Rev. J. Clifford Martin and Ernest Martin and a nephew, J. Clifford Martin, Jr. Her deeds of kindness and sunny disposition won her a host of friends. Rev. J. C. Caldwell of Nash- The active pall bearers were Messrs Harry Harris. J. Clifford Martin. Melvin Saunders. Allen Johnson, Chame (Continued on page 8) 
Held For Attack On Colored Girl
REPRESENTS COMPANY [Photo] A. D. DOSS Agency Director of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company, who represented the company at the National Negro Insurance Convention in Richmond, Va., last week.
Ordered To Move Takes Garage
FIVE GIVEN JOBS AT STERN DRUG CO. The Stern Drug Store at 6th and Walnut found it necessary to discontinue the services of a colored employe because of an economic situation con fronting the business, with two week's pay, according to the management. But the Stern Drug Store still employs more colored people than any business of its kind in Louisville, especially the white. Misses Lillian May, Katie House and Mildred Snipes are fountain clerks; Henry Farley is porter and William Summers is errand boy, and in addition to that Dr. Morris Haddux as regular relief clerk. These folks are all collored, need work and are employed at the Stern Drug Store, 6th and Walnut.
FATHER JOHNSON BROADCASTS Rev. J. A. Johnson, rector of the Church of Our Merciful Saviour, broadcast at 8 o'clock last Sunday night over WAVE in an interesting message. His theme was "The Struggle of Human Life."
BANK DEPOSITORS HOLD MEETING RE-ORGANIZATION PLAN OF MUTUAL STANDARD DEBATED Liquidating Agent, Lawyer And Opposing Leaders Present Claims By William H. Ferris More than two hundred and fifty depositors of the Mutual Standard Bank met at the Odd Fellow's Hall, Tuesday evening at the call of a group of depositors of which Ben J. Davis is chairman; G. G. Young, vice chairman, and E. C. French, secretary. The meeting was announced several days ago. but followed closely behind the order of Circuit Judge Churchill Humphrey of last Monday. setting August 16 for a hearing on a motion of Allen P. Dodd. attorney for the Mutual-Standard Securities Co., composed of a large group of depositors who had been working on a reorganization plan for several months. Mr. Dodd's motion is for the purpose of filing a suit against James R. Dorman. State Banking Commissioner. and Gates F. Young, liquidating agent asking that sale of the bank's assets be directed. Mr. Young, who is said to have been invited to the meeting by the Davis group of depositors. said in his talk at the Tuesday night meeting. that there were 1,000 stockholders and depositors of the bank. that of $20,000 collected by him all but $3,100 has been expended to pay mortgages and insurance on the bank's real estate business. Mr. Young said that under his agency the receivership costs had been reduced from as high as $600 a month to $175. and that his salary is $100 a month. Following Mr. Young. Attorney Dodd, speaking for the Standard Securities Company, urged that the depositors support the reorganization plan. He said that under the present rate of collecting. less than 8 cents on the dollar is in sight for depositors, that under the new plan dollar for dollar would be exchanged in the securities company. G. G. Young And H. E. Hall Speak Among the things said by G. G. Young of the group opposed to the reorganization plan was that "the leaders in the new set up were the directors, who brought about the failure of the bank and he questioned the wisdom of putting the restoration in the hands of the men who had been (Continued on page 8) 
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