Prof. D. L. Lawson Dies After Short Illness PASSING OF PROMINENT EDUCATOR SHOCKS CITIZENS Louisville citizens generally were greatly shocked last Saturday when apprised of the death of Prof. D. L. Lawson, head of the department of mathematics at Louisville Municipal College. Prof. Lawson had been ill for a few days and his passing was not in the least expected. Because of his long services as an educator, he was known throughout the community and had earned the highest esteem of both the young and the old. Prof. Lawson, who was one of Louisville's most prominent citizens, received his common school education in Louisville where he was born and reared, and after studying at Fisk and Harvard Universities he gave to the teaching profession rare equipment. Earnest, practical, highly sensitive to responsibility with an inborn dignity of the true teacher, made him an inspiration to thousands of boys and girls who came under his influence. In school or out, he was always the student--a seeker after the facts; and the more difficult the search for truth the greater his zeal quest. He was a clean-minded gentleman, something of a rarity in these days of extravagant talk and more extravagant action when the old fashioned moral standards are sometimes stretched until they crack. The appreciation and respect the citizens of Louisville held for him was attested by the high bank of flowers beneath which he was laid to rest in Cave Hill Cemetery, Monday, August 12. Funeral services for Prof. Lawson were held at the Plymouth Congregational Church at 17th and Chestnut Streets in which Prof. Lawson had been an active member for many years. The Rev. W. P. Offutt, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, delivered the funeral oration which was inspiring and consoling. He spoke of the deceased's christian character and beautiful life. Rev. Offutt ended his eulogy by saying, "Truly he was a great man,--a polished, smooth, high-class christian gentleman and a wonderful monument worthy of emulation in the moulding of the lives of others." Expressions of deep appreciation and highest esteem for Prof. Lawson's work at Simmons University were made by Dr. M. B. Lanier, president, who called him a well rounded scholar and a positive, good citizen. Dr. Raymond A. Kent, president of the University of Louisville, said in part that it always gave him pleasure to hear testimony to the life of a man whose acts can cast not the least reflection (Continued on page 8) [Photo] PROF. D. L. LAWSON
BRYANT ELECTED GRAND MASTER OF MASONS; FORD IS SECRETARY Middlesboro, Ky., Aug. 15.--Not only was important legislation enacted, including the discontinuance of the relief fund, at the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons here last week but several changes were made in the official family of the organization. L. A. Bryant of this city was elected as the successor of Rev. J. M. Mundy as grand master; W. H. Perry, Sr., Louisville, deputy grand master; Garrett Wilson, Mt. Sterling succeeded James Black, Louisville, as grand senior warden; Charles H. Howe, Maysville, grand junior warden; C. E. Jones, Covington, succeeded W. E. Johnson, Louisville, as grand treasurer and A. R. Ford, Louisville, succeeded C. W. King, Louisville, as secretary. Appointed officers included Rev. J. Francis Wilson, Maceo, grand chaplain; L. Marberry, Louisville, grand lecturer; Uzell Johnson, district deputy grand master; W. H. Perry, Jr., chairman on foreign correspondence; Royal Arch Masons: C. W. A. 
 David, Lexington, deputy grand high priest; James H. Black, Louisville, deputy grand high priest; W. H. Perry, Jr., Louisville, grand king; Knights Templars: W. H. Perry, Sr., reelected grand recorder; W. H. Perry, Jr., grand warden; W. L. A;exander, Lexington, grand commander. Mrs. Della B. Miller of Middlesboro was unanimously reelected royal grand matron of the Cecelia Dunlap Grand Chapter of [Eastern?] Star for another term of [two years?]. [Photo] A. R. FORD Well known Mammoth Insurance man and fraternal leader, who was elected grand secretary of the Masons at the annual session last week.
81 GET DEGREES AT KENTUCKY STATE COLLEGE CONVOCATION Frankfort, Ky., Aug. 18.--Eighty-one candidates will receive bachelors degrees at the Kentucky State Industrial College Convocation to be held August 15, 10:30 a. m. Dr. Isaac Fisher, editor, Southern Workman and prominently identified with interracial work, will deliver the convocation address. The list of graduates follows: Lexington--Grace Lillian Harris, Naomi Howard, Sallie Bell Snowden, Laura B. Scott, Anna M. Smith, Johnye G. Stewart, Mattie R. Tyler, Sadie M. Yancey, Grace Grevious; Paducah--Georgia Mackintosh, L. C. B. Spencer, Mattie O. Strauss, Alice V. Weston, Mary E. Sledd; Louisville--Henrietta P. Butler, Margaret V. Givens, Atholene M. Peyton, Patsie S. Sloan II; Paris--Daniel E. Carmon, George W. Adams, Hazel T. Shirley, Carrie D. Murray; Lawrenceburg -- Mary Wallace Coleman, Emma Rose Pleasant, Mazie B. Wadlington; Frankfort -- Bernadette Wooldridge, Enrena Carter, Isom Jameson; Bowling Green--Lena Z. McCutchen, Arthur L. Poole; Hopkinsville -- Emma Whitesides, Manson A. Melton; Mayslick--Della Lorene Johnson, Virginia K. Foley; Midwey--Wm. James Christy, Rosairene Johnson; Owensboro--S. L. Barker, James E. West; Pineville--Earle R, Baughman, Alvantus Gibson; Greenville--Blanche Elliott, Margaret Marian Bard; Cynthiana--Ernest D. Alexander, Christine M. Hamblen; Bardstown -- Hattie B. Hansford, (Continued on page 8)
Rev. Stevenson Hit REV. JOHN STEVENSON STRUCK BY LAUNDRY TRUCK Well Known Minister In Serious Condition At City Hospital Rev. J. M. Stevenson, prominent Baptist minister of Paducah, Ky., was seriously injured Wednesday about noon when his automobile was struck by a fast moving Spaulding Laundry Company truck at 15th and Jefferson Streets, [Rev.?] Stevenson was in the city attending the Genera Association of Kentucky Baptists in session here this week. His automobile was struck when he attempted to turn left on Jefferson Street from Walnut at Fifteenth. The truck, [driven by?] Walter Brown, was coming west on Jefferson. Rev. Stevenson was rushed to the city hospital where it was found that his skull was fractured and that he was in a serious condition. He never regained consciousness until Thursday. Charges of assault and battery were placed against the truck driver by Patrolman L. H. Ballard of the Accident Prevention Section who reported that witnesses told him that the laundry truck was traveling at a high rate of speed. Rev. Stevenson was [illegible] in Louisville, was formerly pastor of the Guiding Star Baptist Church of this city, and is widely known as an evangelist, singer and one of the most enthusiastic ministers of his denomination.
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Inspiration Day At Elizabethtown; Editor To Speak Elizabethtown, Ky., Aug. 15 - Inspiration Day will be celebrated here Monday night, August 19 at the Bond Washington High School, under the auspices of the Woman's Club. The principal address will be delivered by Editor I. Willis Cole of the Louisville Leader. Special music has been arranged. Mrs. Jennie Moore is president of the Woman's Club and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, secretary. The whole city is cooperating in the celebration.
REV. J. A. G. GRANT LEAVES CHURCH Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 15.--The Rev. J. A. G. Grant, pastor of the Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church of this city, has left the connection with which he has been identified for more than 37 years and joined the C. M. E. connection. Rev. Grant, who had been a success as a pastor here, came to Memphis from Louisville, where he was pastor of the St. James A. M. E. Church of that city. Rev. Grant says he left the denomination because of the treatment he received at the hands of Bishop H Y. Tookes, presiding prelate over the Kentucky and Tennessee Conference. Among other things, Rev. Grant says that when Bishop Tookes announced that he would transfer him out of his entire district knowing that most of the A. M. E. Conferences to which he would desire to go would be over, when this conference would have adjourned and not wanting to be out of church or work for a period of months, he joined the C. M. E. Church.
Prom[inent?] Police Officer Is Dead
"INFLUENTIAL" [Photo] MRS. LILA B. TAYLOR Prominent in the church and community life of Louisville, who was declared the "Most Influential" member of Quinn Chapel for 1935 on their annual "Influence Day."
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BISHOP TOOKES HERE SUNDAY Bishop H. Y. Tookes, presiding prelate of the Kentucky Conferences of the A. M. E. Church, will preach at Quinn Chapel Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and at the Asbury A. M. E. Church Sunday night. The public is invited to hear Bishop Tookes at Quinn and at Asbury.
Mr. L. L. Scott, attorney and minister, who recently left the pastorate of the C.M.E. Church and now pastor of the Baptist Church at Franklin, Ky., was in the city this week.
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Kentucky Baptists In Meet LARGE DELEGATION HEARS MODERATOR'S ADDRESS Big Mass Meeting At Armory Sunday Afternoon By Penelope Adams The 67th annual session of the General Association of Negro Baptists in Kentucky, now in session at the Zion Baptist Church, 22nd and Walnut Streets, opened with gusto Tuesday morning with a special ministers' and messengers' meeting, Rev. J. W. Jackson of Paris, moderator, presiding. In the afternoon the critique sermon was preached by the Rev. H. F. Brockington of Frankfort and at the night session the Rev. R. H. Faulkner of Stanford delivered the annual sermon. Officers of the Ministers and Messengers are: Rev. J. W. Jackson, Paris, moderator; Rev. R. L. Childs, Somerset, assistant moderator; Rev. R. Jackson, Shelbyville, treasurer and Rev. J. Francis Wilson, Maceo, secretary. The first day of the General Association was indeed inspiring. Among the greetings and handshakes the brethren were forced to notice the absence of many who had gone on to their heavenly abode. But nevertheless after praise and thanks givings conducted by the Dr. W. D. Thompson, the Rev. T. T. Timberlake thrilled his audience with the introductory sermon and the wheels of the Association began to move. Moderator's Address (Continued on page 2)
[photo] Rev. J. Francis Wilson Prominent Baptist leader of Maceo, Ky., who heads the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. departments.
NATIONAL DENTISTS IN SESSION; DR. DORSEY DELIVERS ANNUAL ADDRESS By William H. Ferris The 22nd annual meeting of the National Dental Association opened Tuesday. It closed with an informal prom in Jefferson Park Friday night. The welcome exercises were held Tuesday morning in Quinn Chapel. Dr. J. W. Johnson, the chairman of the program committee, called the meeting to order. Rev. Frank Madison Reid pronounced the invocation. Dr. J. A. Emerson said that the racial relations here are better than any city south of Mason and Dixon's line. Dr. Russell V. Rice delivered a short welcome address. Dr. C. W. Dorsey of Philadelphia, president of the association, and Dr. W. B. Reed of Nashville, the president-elect made brief remarks. Dr. C. L. Thomas, president of the local Dental Association, made the response to Dr. Dorsey. Rev. L. A. Offutt pronounced the benediction. Dr. Vinsel, director of public welfare, representing Mayor Miller, was present to deliver one of the welcome addresses. Dr. Frederick M. Rhodes of Waverly Hills Sanitarium and Dr. R. E. Sanford of the department of dental pathology of the Meharry dental faculty, read papers in the Central High School Tuesday afternoon. A reception was given in honor of the visiting ladies at the Health Center Tuesday evening by the Falls City Medical Society. The public health meeting was held at Quinn Chapel Tuesday even- (Continued on page 8)
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