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Newspaper
Dallas Express
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
2
J. R. Jordan, former Vice Supreme Knight of the Golden Chain, tendered his resignation January 25 to take effect immediately. He states he is no longer connected with the order after January 25, 1922, after years of service since the organization’s founding.
An open letter from Grand Chancellor Willis reports a three month drive adding 4,798 new Knights of Pythias members across cities including Corsicana Mt Pleasant Calvert Palestine San Antonio Galveston Ft Worth Houston Dallas and totals lift state membership over 22,000 men with 10,000 women. Cash on hand and assets push the organization beyond half a million dollars in Texas.
Three Colored doctors of the U S Health Bureau are scheduled to speak to men in Dallas next week under the Welfare Board. They will discuss venereal diseases in detail at the Pythian Temple Tuesday night January 31. In addition they will meet with the local medical association and lecture at area schools.
Reverend Sutton EB Griggs a Dallas product and noted orator will address both Colored and white on February second at Masonic Temple East Ninth Street. He will discuss the question of relation between the races with examples drawn from slave songs and work songs illustrating cultural differences in views on music and life.
The family gratefully thanks friends and appreciative acquaintances and white friends for tender compassion care and kind favors during Mrs Gertrude Hudson Armstrong illness and her mother Mrs Lila Hartone convalescent Mother died the 165th of Jan They also thank for floral designs and words of cheer comfort and sympathy Signed Emma Atkins Sister in law and Gertrude Hudson Armstrong daughter
The Houston Post excerpt discusses Dr. Frank Crane’s view that beyond labor, politics, and social status the Negro excels in art and music. It lauds the Negro melodies as uniquely original and notes Natalie Curtis Burlin’s pamphlets showcasing this musical genius as a by product of work, play, and passion.
Hampton Institute concert drawn 8000 attendees at First Baptist Church Richmond with 400 to 500 turned away for lack of space. Dr James B Gregg, Hampton principal, said the program highlighted plantation hymns and Negro folk elements to inspire future compositions. Guests Mrs P W Ty and Mrs L B Keys hosted a post event gathering in Corsicana.
A Hampton Institute event highlighted near native American folk songs in English, praising their Christian message and national value. The program featured plantation melodies and modern chorales by Burleigh and Dett, performed by Hampton staff members, the Institute Choir, Quartet, and Girl's Glee Club.
The Deaf and Dumb and Blind Institute in Austin, Texas, reports good health and a busy week. A Christian Endeavor meeting featured Miss M E Burne and Miss A D Grant plus Messrs. Tessie Lea and Thomas Green guiding services. The LBMC Music Club hosted the Junior Music Club with the Blind department led by teachers M E Burne and A D Grant. Visiting teacher Miss M K Henderson, from Fort Worth, joined Mrs. J D Martin and Mrs. Hall. Three Louisiana teachers arrived to learn methods in literary handicrafts and music for training blind students. Superintendent Martin is installing a new heating plant. All are happy.
Gainesville notes a Mt Olive Baptist church song festival and revival led by Rev Mockney, with many community events listed. Also reports on obituaries, baptisms, school activities, baseball prep, and multiple church notices across towns including Cuney Conroe Sherman Doyle Crockett Waco and San Angelo with local leaders and events.
A roundup of arrivals and departures includes Hon C M White of Denver passing through Fort Worth on route home after a nationwide tour, Major General John L Jones of the American Woodmen attending a band meeting, and Mrs W Evans of Marshall visiting relatives in Galveston. Also noted are Miss A M Norwood returning from Longview after a business course, Master J B DeChuir visiting family in San Antonio, Mrs A L Bogan reported ill, J A Jenkins back from Dallas, and Mrs G J Moody in Fort Worth for juvenile affairs. Church services were well attended on Sunday Jan 15 1922. The piece ends with community sentiments of prosperity and unity in Cowanville Stop 6.
Chicago notes report the Binga State Bank at 36th Place and State Street closing its first stockholders meeting with Jesse Binga as president and C N Langston as cashier. Directors include Abbott, Dailey, Clark, Smith, DePriest. Also mentions Mrs Ida Simmons and Eliza Jackson organizing activities, Wells' Book Concern greeting, and local fraternal and real estate news.
The report notes J W Tutt state grand master of UV 5 M T attended the Mutual Aid Board meeting on Jan 2 at Vincennes Hotel and left midweek to focus on district work. Virginia Society officers were elected including Mr Bailey as president of the Society and Mrs Sallie Stewart as treasurer. A public installation is planned for March with Virginians statewide invited. Also mentions Miss Ivy Canada traveling to Finchley Va and Mrs Sarah Stratton pleased with Wheaton Elgin Aurora Chicago activity. Mme Annett White tours South and Fisk University ties noted.
An official announces relocation from Terrell Texas to McMillan Sanitarium at Hall and State sites Texas. The move aims to provide specialized care with surgical canes and related facilities. Tele phone HH 1-M4-tf.
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