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READY FOR SOUTHERN TRIPChristmas tad Ntw Year, tt us-ual. will have its gala effect uponmillions. However, to the cate ofthe ‘'Wings it will be a season between them and their urgent desire to get away to the land of sunshine and roses where they expect (o languish In the shade of waving palm trees and enjoy the warmtu of tropic weather during winter** chilly blasts in lb* north.A complete mtenerary has been planned for the famous aggregation of radio, recording and concert artists assuring them of a happy sojourn in Florida, Louisiana, Tex as and other southern sections throughout January, February and March, The principal cities of Florida have clamored and vied witn each other for an appearance of this internationally famous choirfor now more than two years. Thb will be the initial tour of Wings-Over Jordan to that state. In many instances, the demand is so urgent that two and three concerts will be required in one day to satisfy the mammoth audiences.Bathing suits, summer clothes, golfing outfits and fishing tacklewill be prominent in the luggage of these artists when their new streamlined bus pulls out January 14th, for their happy visit to thr ’ tropics. A brand new 37 passengei air conditioned bus has been acquired for the cast with every mod ern comfort for their enjoyment.During 1940, this famous choirtraveled more than 72,000 milesIIIII• covering 31 of the 4i United States. An interesting item of their season*! tuccesc !■ the fact that they enjoyed the privilege of more than $10,000 worth of the finest food and lodgings in the country. In many Instances they were housed in prominent white homes and hotels, colleges and Y'a throughout the land as well as the beat Negro home* and institutions. Their largest paidaudience in 1040 was at Philadelphia, Pa., when 18,000 persons paid a gross of $S,175.0 to hear them and to see them in person. This program was promoted by Mr. Emanuel C. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia. The largest audience they have ev- ' er appeared in person before was lt;furnished by their home city at the Municipal Stadium, July 4th when 75,000 gained admission with an other 25,000 being turned away.Mr. Worth Kramer, Choral Director and Vice President of Wings Over Jordan says that the great good being done through this effort conceived in the heart of its originator Rev. Glenn T. Settle will bo recognized by a Congressional award being presented for outstanding acheivementRev. Glenn T. Settle expresses his sincere thanks to Clevelanderbl g and the millions in America and foreign lands who have responded so graciously to this movement of interracial goodwill which seemsiIf81tcavfidivinely appropriate troubled days.forwthese|giccfo
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Call and Post
Cleveland, Ohio, US
Sat, Jan 04, 1941
Page 14
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Nathan O.
OH, USA 14 Dec 2021
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