Mingling Among C.M.E. Dignitaries By James Brown City Auditorium, Hot Springs, Ark., May 11--Between sessions there are several notables in the Colored Methodist Church General Conference being held here to be seen. The folk have long since been established as religious greats of this decade. The most respected of this group of C. M. E. dignitaries are the Bishops, namely Chas. H. Phillips, R. A. Carter, J. C. Martin, J. Arthur Hamlett, J. W. McKinney, H. P. Porter, J. A. Bray and J. H. Moore. The entire secretarial responsibility is in the hands of Dr. W. A. Bell and assistants, who has as his personal secretary the very capable Mrs. Alice P. Allen formerly the wife of the owner of the Allen Hotel, Louisville, Ky. Included in this group of greats are five outstanding southern college prexies: W. A. Bell, Miles Memorial College, Birmingham, Ala.; J. F. Lane, Lane College, Jackson, Tenn.; D. R. Glass, Texas College, Tyler, Texas; W. M. Frazier, Holly Springs College, Miss.; E. C. Peters, Paine College, Augusta, Ga. The chief of C. M. E. publications is Rev. W. P. Pipkins, Jackson, Tenn., who secured the services of Editor I. Willis Cole to edit the Daily Index, daily publication of the General Conference. Rev. M. H. Spencer is traveling agent, and special aid to the chief publisher. Some very interesting folk to know are the aspiring candidates for the Bishopric. Outstanding among whom are W. Y. Bell, Professor of Religion, Howard University, Washington; Drs. A. Womack, Indianapolis; C. L. Russell, Louisville; G. T. Long, Washington; R. S. Young, Meridian, Miss., and others. Women play an outstanding role in the Conference headed by Mrs. Mattie Coleman of Nashville who heads the Missionary group for Women. As all great gatherings must possess charm, so this one does in the persons of Misses Alberta and Ruthee Brown, nurses in the Emergency Hospital located in Auditorium and manned by Dr. W. S. Martin of Memphis, Tenn. Mrs. Naomi Pulliam of Jackson, Tenn. also is an interesting attendant to the Conference. The people of Hot Springs quite freely carry out the spirit of Southern Hospitality, and the Conference is truly a great one.
2 Colleges Announce 107 Graduates
K. S. C. TO GRADUATE 63; LOCAL COLLEGE LISTS 44 Dr. McVey, U. Of K. Head, Is State Commencement Speaker; L.M.C. Has Largest Class In History Frankfort, Ky., May 8--Sixty-three seniors will be graduated at the Kentucky State College at Frankfort Tuesday May 24, at 10:00. The impressive ceremony which has attracted capacity audiences in the past years will be held in the Health Building on the college campus. Dr. Frank McVey, prehident of the University of Kentucky, will deliver the commencement address it was announced by President R. B. Atwood of the former institution. Rev. Herbert King, executive secretary of the National Y. M. C. A., is the speaker for the baccalaureate service, May 22. The vast majority of the graduates are Kentuckians but four different states are represented in the group. Louisville and Lexington lead as the cities from which the largest number of seniors come. Lr. Frank LeRond McVey has McVey, president of the University of Kentucky for the past 21 years and is a graduate of Ohio Weslyan and received his doctor of philosophy degree from Yale. He is a noted author and critic in the social sciences and (Continued on page 4) President Rufus E. Clement of Atlanta University, formerly dean of Municipal College, was at the college Friday of last week interviewing seniors who were interested in attending Atlanta University or the Atlanta School of Social Work. The list of prospective graduates for June, 1938 has been posted as follows: Herbert Brook Belmear, Georgia Rea Black, Abraham Lincoln Blackwell, Mamie Olivette Blanton, Edward Todd Bradford, Loretta Margaret Bradford, William Lee Bradford, Hortense Gearaldine Broadus, Harriet Valeria Bryant, Ferne Buchanan, Alberta Mae Calloway, Louise Bernadine Carson, Wilhelmina Carson, Margery Luverta Clark, Henry Briggs Darrell, Jack Learthur Davidson, Eugenia V. Dunn, Mary Ella Dupee, Ruth Henrietta Durham, Hattie Alexander Figg, Curtis Ottawa Greenfield, Isaac Leroy Hines, Willa Alberta Holmes, Lillian Elizabeth Larke, Ella Frisby Lawrence, Virginia Anita Lawery, Anna Marie McWhorter, Belver Hillard Manier, Fletcher Peter Martin, Alma Cecil (Continued on page 4)
TALENTED YOUNG PIANIST IN A. K. A. RECITAL HERE Josephine Harreld, talented young pianist, of Atlanta, Ga., was presented in recital at Steward Hall, Municipal College, Tuesday evening, May 3. The Louisville appearance of this brilliant musician was sponsored by the Beta Epsilon Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Miss Harreld is of a musical family. Her father, Kemper Harreld, is a violinist of national reputation. Miss Harreld's charming manner won her audience from the moment of her [appearance?]. Her beauty of tone and [mastery?] of technique aided her [in?] an interpretation of moods [which?] ran the gamut of the simple, [the?] lyrical, the sacred, the weird, [the?] witty, and finally, the [coruscatingly?] brilliant. She evidenced an accomplishment in music which, despite her youth, presages for her a future high in the (Continued on page 4)
QUARREL ENDS IN STABBING Haymond, Ky., May 12--William Harding was stabbed to death here April 30 by Leon Branch after he was called to the scene of argument involving Harding's sister-in-law, Branch's wife and another woman. It is reported that when Harding reached for a pistol Branch began stabbing, killing his victim instantly. Police were summoned.
WEST KY.--BLUE GRASS CONTESTANTS [Photo] MISS ANNIE BARBEE Franklin [Photo] MISS ANITA HAYDEN Eminence
WOMEN ARRESTED IN HOME RAID Members of the Colored Division of the State Child Welfare Department made a raid on the Ratliff Bible School and Institute, 640 S. 8th St., last Friday night carrying away 15 children and arresting 4 women. The women, Mrs. Anna Ratcliff and Ethel Graham teachers, Mrs. Rachel Moore, cook, Miss Hattie Moore, matron were charged with contributing to juvenile delinquency. Mrs. Alma Spaulding, Department superintendent and Mrs. Theresa Mason probation officers, charged that the children had been kept in the home, under nourished, ill-clad and without proper sleeping quarters. Warrant was also issued for Rev. W. M. Ratcliff, the founder who is on a tour with some of the children. The 15 children were placed in the State Boarding Home, 2314 W. Chestnut until a Juvenile Court hearing.
Remember, a lunch or a full meal with "accesories" at the Leader Building Tea Room.
LEADER DRIVE NOW ON IN ALL SECTIONS OF STATE First Period In Mountain Section To Close Next Week The Leader's state-wide subscription campaign got into full swing in two sections of the state this week as the first period of the drive in another section neared its close. The campaign [to crown?] "Miss Louisville Leader" in the "Blue Grass Section" began Monday and to crown "Miss Louisville Leader" in West Kentucky began Tuesday. Several young ladies have been entered or nominated in these two sections as are listed on page 7 with the 5,000 votes given with each nomination, and others are expected to be named during the next few days. Nomination blanks are also carried on page 7. The Leader will begin to publish votes received from young ladies in the Blue Grass and West Kentucky sections, through subscriptions of from one month next week. The first period of the campaign in the "Mountain Section" is scheduled to close Monday evening June 16, but the young [ladies?] of that section will be given [until?] Wednesday, June 18 at 8 [o'clock?] to get their subscriptions [to the?] Leader office closing out [the first?] period. When the last [report?] was received and the votes [counted?] this week Miss Sweetie [Simmons?] of Lynch had first place held by Miss Shirley Mae Love of Barbourville who dropped to second. Mrs. Emily Willard Smith of London moved up to third place being closely pushed by Miss Willie Jean Pursiful of Pineville, fourth. Miss Virginia Lackey of somerset remained in fifth place. The votes and standing of the young ladies of the Mountain section candidates and the lists of those nominated in the Blue Grass section and in West Kentucky are given on page 7.
Meets Tragic Death Cripple Fatally Crushed In Burning Building
SUCCUMBS AFTER WEEKS OF COMA A state of two week's coma was brought to an end by the death of W. C. King, well known insurance and postal service man Friday May 6. Mr. King who was stricken with paralysis Sunday April 24 while addressing a group of young people at Broadway Temple where he was an ardent member and officer, never fully regained consciousness. Funeral services were held at his church Sunday afternoon with the pastor Rev. J. L. White officiating.
MOUNTAIN SECTION CONTESTANTS [Photo] MISS SADIE KEELING Paducah [Photo] MISS MARY E. JOHNSON Central City
Ex-Principal in State Dies
Bardstown, Ky., May 12-W. L. Bowman, for 10 years principal of the Bardstown Training School here died Saturday, May 7 after a long period of ill health which caused his resignation last year. Prior to coming to Bardstown, Prof. Bowman was principal of the Glasgow, Ky. high school.
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church where he had served as superintendent of the Sunday School for 20 years, with the Rev. Powell presiding. Mrs. Dunlap of Springfield, and Richard Edelen sang solos and Mesdames Anna B. Woodson and Myrtle Wickliffe sang a duet. President R. B. Atwood and Prof. Carmichael of K. S. I. C., and Edward Lewis paid tributes in remarks.
Surviving Mr. Bowman are a widow, Mrs. A. B. Bowman, and a daughter, Mrs. Hattie Hansford, both teachers in the Bardstown School of which Charles H. Woodson is principal.
Eight C.M.E. Bishops Make Reports MESSAGES HOLD MATTERS VITAL TO CHURCH, RACE Question Of Election Of More Bishops Precipitates Fiery Debate - Special to The Leader--Word is received here of the election of the Rev. C. L. Russell, pastor of Chestnut C. M. E. Church to the Bishopric by action of the C. M. E. General Conference now in session at Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Russell left the city Saturday to witness the consecration services to be held there Sunday. Hot Springs, Ark., May 11--As the 19th Quadrennial General Conference of the Colored Methodist Church goes into its second week the election of bishops is the all important question, one which precipitated a fiery debate when it was brought to the floor of the General Conference Saturday evening with J. Auburn Hamlett of Kansas City, presiding and which was not abated or settled when the delegates were reconvened for business Monday morning. The General Conference convened here Wednesday morning of last week with Bishop Charles H. Phillips of Cleveland, Ohio, senior bishop, presiding. Welcome addresses were delivered by the Mayor and other prominent citizens and churchmen Monday evening. Tuesday morning the business of the General Conference was begun. The quadrennial reports of the bishops, covering their work for the four years ending with the present session shows large increases in membership in the respective Episcopal districts of the church. Some of the bishops reported 100 per cent of the general funds allocated to the several annual conferences by the General Conferences. The outstanding feature of the last week's sessions was the Quadrennial address read by Bishop J. A. Bray, Chicago and signed by Bishop C. H. Phillips, Cleveland; R. A. Carter, Chicago; J. C. Morton, Memphis; J. A. Hamlett, Kansas City, Kans.; J. W. McKinney, Sherman, Texas; H. P. Porter, Jackson, Tenn.; J. A. Bray, Chicago and J. H. Moore, Holly Springs, Miss. The address pointedly discussed the Episcopacy, church requisites, national problems, a prepared ministry, world conditions, Fascism, the drink problem, lynching, the inter-racial commission, the Scottsboro case, the Angelo Herndon case, the church and school, childhood and youth, health and housing, Negro education, socio-religious agencies etc. Among other things in the message which reflects the wish of the bishops regarding legislation and other matters vital to the church's interest, it was recommended that there would be no election of bishops at this (Continued on page 4)
HEAR GRAND MASTER, EDITOR IN MASONIC ASSEMBLY The Louisville Masons, who assembled in the Pythian Building Sunday afternoon received a rich oratorical treat. B.H. Larke, president of the Prosperity Workers of the Masons and Eastern Star, called the meeting to order.
Prof. Wm. H. Perry, Sr., the Grand Master of Kentucky presented John Wesley Dobbs, Grand Master of the Masons of Georgia and editor of the Masonic Review, the guest speaker. For over an hour Grand Master Dobbs held the close attention of his hearers. Among other things he said, "The Home, God's Church, the School House and the Masonic Lodge are the four things that built the world."
Mr. Dobbs stated that the Grand Lodge of England had not only granted a charter to Prince Hall of Boston but also to Negro lodges in Antigna and Trinidad B. W. I. and Accra, Gold Coast, Africa. And then he launched forth in an inspirational address which was vigorously applauded.
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GETS 17 YEARS IN STABBING George Davis, 30 years old, 556 West St., pled guilty to a charge of voluntary manslaughter and was given 17 years in the penitentiary Monday in Criminal Court. Davis was arrested for fatally stabbing with an ice pick Berry B. Isham, 40, of 2933 W. Walnut while they argued about a woman friend.