WINS NATIONAL T. B. AWARD [Photo] MISS ROSIE EWING 9th grade student of Jackson Junior High School, winner of the $15.00 National Tuberculosis Essay contest prize. In the picture are left, Mrs. Valla Dudley Abbington, teacher and A. E. Meyzeek, principal. Article on page 3.
Local Branch N.A.A.C.P. Launches Campaign DAISY LAMPKIN, FIELD SEC'Y. HERE FOR N.A.A.C.P MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Mrs. Daisy E. Lampkin of Pittsburg, field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, arrived in the city last Friday to assist in the annual campaign of the Louisville branch. The campaign, which has for a goal, 1,000 members, opened officially Monday evening with a meeting of captains and workers in the Phyllis Wheatley Y.W.C.A. Enthusiasm was high as eleven teams consisting of ten workers each, stated their determination to exceed the team goal of 100 members. At a meeting of the Baptist Ministers' Association Monday morning, at which Mrs. Lampkin and Dr. P. O. Sweeney, president of the local branch, spoke, a unanimous indorsement was given the campaign, and a ministers' team was appointed. This is the first time that a team consisting of ministers has been organized in the Louisville campaign. The objective of this team is to secure a membership from every minister in Louisville and vicinity. The captains in the campaign are, Dr. P. O. Sweeney, Mrs. Bessie Etherley, Mrs. Mary Leake, Mrs. John Walls, Dr. T. R. Spillman, Mrs. Jennie B. Liggin, Mrs. Lizzie Pierce, Mrs. E. D. Whedbee, J. A. Thomas, Rev. H. W. Jones, and Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore. The first report meeting will be held on Friday, November 25, at the Y.W.C.A. Mrs. Lampkin, who has just finished successful campaigns in Baltimore, Maryland, and Chicago, Illinois, stated in an interview, "There's never been a time when interest in the NAACP has been as high as it is today. The recent successes in the fight for educational equalities, the investigation of discrimination to TVA, and the effort to inforce civil service laws have served to increase the interest and support of the NAACP program." "New branches are being formed all over the country and many dormant branches revived. Negro citizens are realizing more and more that in the NAACP they have an organization that has never compromised, never sold out, and after twenty-nine years stands with a record unchallenged in the fight to end lynching, to end peonage, and debt slavery of Southern share croppers and tenant farmers, to end disfranchisement, to abolish injustice in legal procedure, to abolish segregation, discrimination and insult, and humiliation based on race or color." "The NAACP is seeking an equitable distribution of funds for public education and an opportunity to work in all fields with equal pay and equal work."
Predict Ant-Lynch Bill Passage In House; Hopeful In Senate
FALLS 35 FEET: ACCIDENT FATAL Funeral services were held for Alex Jones of 2339 West Walnut Street, from the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Monday afternoon, with Rev. Homer W. Carpenter officiating. Mr. Jones, who had served as janitor of the First Christian Church for many years, met his death last Friday when he fell about 35 feet through an inner skylight at the church. He fell in the Sunday School auditorium about fifty feet from Rev. Homer W. Carpenter, the pastor of the church, Mr. Jones was placing dark paper over the skylight in preparation for a motion picture show, "The King of Kings," when the fatal accident occurred. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sallie Jones; one daughter, Miss Myrtle, and one son, Gland Jones.
TRIBUTES PAID PASTOR OF CALVARY [BAPTIST?] CHURCH AT [SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY?[Photos] HONORED GUEST CUTS CAKE Rev. and Mrs. W. P. Offutt and prominent church members and citizens are shown in the above pictures honoring Rev. Offutt on his 7th Anniversary as [pastor?] of Calvary Baptist Church. By Hortense Young Citizens as well as members of the church joined in felicitating and congratulating Rev. W. P. Offutt in historic Calvary Baptist Church last Tuesday evening on his seventh anniversary as pastor. Many outstaanding citizens who have known Rev. Offutt for many years, others who have been associated with him from childhood to the present time and still others who have worked with him in various organization throughout the city, state and nation joined in giving praise and homage to the man whose services have neither been circumscribed by church nor denomination; whose influence has been felt in all worthwhile movements that have affected the Negro socially, spiritually, and politically. Addressing the audience on "Rev. Offutt as a Progressive Citizen" Prof. A. E. Meyzeek, principal of Jackson Junior High School, said, "We come here tonight not only to congratulate him as a successful pastor and an inspired leader of the Baptist denomination, but also one of the most influential Negroes in the colored race. He is known as a man of the finest moral calibre and one who is not afraid to speak his honest opinion any place before any group on any matter of serious concern." Mr. Meyzeek referred to the outstanding Offutt family of which Rev. W. P. Offutt is a member. [He?] congratulated him for having [the?] companionship of a loyal [wife and?] a wonderful mother. I. Willis Cole, representing the press, spoke of the meritorious traits of Rev. Offutt as a leader in all civic affairs pertaining to the advancement of the Negroes in Louisville and Kentucky. He spoke of Rev. Offutt as a real man, above reproach morally and spiritually, and congratulated the church on having as its pastor, a leader for whom no apologies ever had to be made. Mrs. Ollie Boone, representing the Pastor's Aid Society, spoke of Rev. Offutt in glowing terms as a pastor whose members are justly proud of his service and [as?] a man whom all men respect [and?] women admire. The Deacon Board was repre- (Continued on page 4)
Ministers Wire F.D.R. MINISTERS PROTEST MISSISSIPPI LYNCHING IN WIRE TO PRESIDENT Local ministers representing all religious groups of the city wired President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in protest against the lynching of a colored man, Wilder McGowan,24, in Wiggins, Miss., by 200 white men for the alleged rape and robbery of a 74-year-old white woman, Monday. The telegram to the President as of Tuesday, November 22, follows: Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States, Warm Springs, Georgia, The ministers and laymen of Louisville, Kentucky, and vicinity representing a constituency of thirty-five thousand Negro members of all denominations, note with regret in this morning's Courier-Journal, the report of the unlawful and barbarious lynching of a Negro man in Wiggins, Mississippi, by two hundred white citizens of that community. We hereby protest this action in civilized America, and urge you as President, to speak out against lynching, which is far worse than the treatment of the Jews in Germany, against which you have spoken. Signed: W. P. Offutt, 2309 W. Chestnut Street; T. S. Ledbetter, J. L. White B. M. Hughes, F. T. Floyd, W. V. Allen, M. B. Lanier. Note: Since the above was printed reliable information comes that McGowan was not guilty of the offense for which he was lynched, See editorial.
DEAN ANDERSON THRILLS CROWD Dean Dwight Anderson, pianist, dean of the University of Louisville School of Music, captivated an audience that filled Steward Hall to overflow last Sunday evening, in the second of the college's Sunday Evening Hours of the season. The first half of Dean Anderson's program was made up entirely of selections from Brahms, including the rhadsodie in G Minor, eight short piano studies, and the rhapsodie in E-flat. The second half was all Chopin and consisted of three Etudes and the Sonata in B minor. Dean Anderson was very enthusiastically received and applauded for the brilliance of his performance.
King Blasts G.O.P. Leaders
Georgia White Man Gets Year
W.H. ANDREWS PASSES AWAY William H. Andrews succumbed at his residence, 2301 West Walnut Street, Tuesday morning, after a long illness. Mr. Andrews was for many years one of Louisville's most prominent hotel men and citizens. Funeral services were held from the home Thursday afternoon at one o'clock, with Rev. Wm. H. Craighead, pastor of the Zion Baptist Church of which Mr. Andrews was a member, officiating. Mr. Andrews is survived by one daughter, Miss Edwina Andrews, local school teacher, and our sisters, Mesdames Ella Green, Queenie Williams, Anna Manery and Leona Hampton.
Death of Col. Brennan Shocks Colored Friends The sudden death of Col. M. J. Brennan, made known as The Leader goes to press is a shock to the colored people. Regret of his passing is being expressed by colored friends in all sections.
Central Wins 13th Thanksgiving Game Central High School defeated Du Sable High School of Chicago here Thursday 6-0, and then thirteenth straight Thanksgiving games.
"Bessie L. Allen Fund" Is Launched TO GIVE XMAS CHEER TO PIONEER SOCIAL WORKER Contributions Are To Be Sent to H. E. Hall, Treasurer Of Fund In an effort to show appreciation for the public service rendered by Mrs. Bessie L. Allen, a pioneer Social Worker in Louisville, and formerly director of the Kentucky Home Society for Colored Children, a movement was launched this week to raise a fund to be known as the "Bessie L. Allen Appreciation Fund." The cooperation of the citizens is being asked through the more than 300 letters mailed to persons interested in the social and civic activities of the community. H. E. Hall, President of the Mammoth Insurance Co., is treasurer of the fund and will receive and acknowledge all contributions. It is the desire of those directly interested in the movement to express to Mrs. Allen the appreciation of the community for the years of service she has rendered. They are reminded of the splendid work done by Booker T. Washington Community Center each year at Christmas time when hundreds of boys and girls assembled at the center for one of the grandest Christmas parties they could hope to attend. A serious illness, which has curtailed Mrs. Allen's activities during the past year, may mean the end of these Christmas parties. In the meantime it is the desire of those interested to let Mrs. Allen know that hundreds of her friends would like to make her as happy as she has made hundreds of others. The appeal is addressed to all the citizens of Louisville with the hope that a generous response will mean a real cheer for one who has labored for many years among them.
Senator King Sorry For Jews, Urged To Support Federal Bill
OWENSBORO CORRESPONDENT GETS PRAISE OF INDIANA READER Rising Sun, Ind. Dear Miss Edwards: Seeing in The Louisville Leader a few weeks ago where you were back on the job, I am so pleased. I have been anxious to drop you a few lines and let you know how delighted I am. I hope you will remain, on the job, for I did, miss you so much. Regards and best wishes to your parents. Sincerely Mary E. Hayden Green Thanks. We try to please our readers. Help make this column worth while by your subscriptions. Out of town readers, look for us, we will keep you posted about home. Let us give thanks! First for the old folks that are still here. Next for true Christians, whose lives were revere. Then thanks for our churches, our schools and our friends. And thanks for God's love and the goodness it sends. Let us give thanks! (Continued on page 8)