Handy and Handy era echoes in a bygone Memphis tune
A vintage column recalls W C Handy’s political song Mr Crump that helped elect a Memphis mayor and notes his later shift to other tunes like Hike With Ike. It also covers radio station plans in Kansas City, Hampton on TV, TV viewing habits, and a Washington view on Porgy and Bess abroad with pride in Warfield and Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Crump
Handy
America
Kansas City
KPRS
Twin City Advertising Agency, Inc
Lester
Lionel Hampton
Stiikeroo
Jerry Lester
Down Beat
Leonard Feather
Feather
Arabia
Washington
Capital
Porgy and
Bess
DC Star
Porgy and Bess
Europe
George Gershwin
William Warfield
Leontyne Price
Gershwin-Hayward
Douglas Primary Faculty Summer Activities Noted
A Douglas Primary School report lists faculty summer experiences including travel and summer school work by Maude Chandler Vera Austin Naomi Carr Louise McQueen Madeleine ers Mary Ford Williams Velma Morman Mallie Hunter Eunice Liberty Gwendolyn Welters Hazel Cato Nellie Roberts and Charlotte Elison. New staff member Bernice Grant joins the faculty as we extend sympathies to Ingraham and Chandler and congratulations to Hazel Cato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Mesdames Maude Chandler
Vera Austin
Naomi Carr
Louise McQueen
Madeleineers
Gwendolyn Welters
Hazel Cato
Nellie Roberts
Maryland
New Jersey
Mesdames
Isabelle Blue
Sadie Johnson
Charlotte Elison
Bernice Grant
Mesdames Withan Ingraham
Maude Chandler
Relief Shown For Piles By Pazo Suppository Claim
Mrs A W of San Antonio reports amazing relief from piles using Pazo Suppository. The ad promises instant easing of pain and itching, soothing inflamed tissues, preventing cracking, and providing comforting relief without suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W
San Antonio
Texas
Jay Jay Har lem Express debut on WWPB five nights weekly
Johnny Johnston presents Jay Jay Har lem Express on WWPB nightly from 9 to 11. A Saturday two hour jazz session runs 7 to 9. Dinner Key on Sept 28 features Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughn, and Stan Kenton with dance music on one billing. Dan Francis hosts DC Training from 11th and 12th grades at Dorsey high. contact 78-9473.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Johnston
Jay Jay
Sarah Vaughn
Stan Kenton
Dan Francis
Dorsey High
Miller's High Life Pioneers Driver Salesmen
Miller's High Life leads in driver salesmen with Elwyn Barnes in charge. Schlitz has Johnson and Blatz has Reese, while Regal has diversified but no driver salesman recall. In Richmond Heights 162 students registered this week amid rapid growth and high expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Elwyn Barnes
Schlitz Beer
Johnson
Blatz
Reese
Regal
Richmond Heights
Local Folks and Events Highlight Week in Town
Yvonne Evans Johnson was seen in these parts this week. Franklin Jefferson returns home from Korea after 18 months. David Bernstein, a popular Jaycee, is seen at fine spots with notable people. Florell Taylor visits Island City for late school shopping. Liberty drive in hosts a colorful lighthouse benefit with Sidney Poitier as honored guest. service members in uniform admitted free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Evans Johnson
Franklin Jefferson
Battle Grounds
Korea
David Bernstein
Jaycee
Florell Taylor
Island City
Wilcox and
Carters
Magic City
Arthur Price
Liberty Drive In
Sidney Poitier
A.P
Travel Bureau Offers Free Ticket Delivery By Phone
North of North's Travel Bureau says NTB at 1194 NW 8th Ave can issue airline tickets without downtown trips. A phone call guarantees free ticket delivery. The Armed Forces Formal billing Mary Elizabeth Flamingo Room Sept 20 is noted. M S Allen funeral home has taken over Newbold on NW 6th Ave. Allen-Williams assures same staff and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
North
NTB
8Rd Ave
Armed Forces
Mary Elizabeth Flamingo
M. S. Allen Funeral Home
Newbold Funeral Establishment
NW 6Th Ave
Allen-Williams Combine
Local Anniversary Milestones Highlight Residents and Students
The piece notes the McKenzie Moores celebrating a third anniversary last week. Atwell and Arimentha Newton Williams observing their first anniversary on Aug 22. Fred Nooks with a birthday on Aug 21. Aldee Everette, band master at Dorsey, marking one year in uniform. George Walliams at Carver chalking up a first year as DCT coordinator. Aurora Johnson, Liberty Drive-in cashier, returning to Bethune College to resume pre-med studies with hopes of becoming the first lady medic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKenzie Moores
Etta Hudson
Atwell
Arimentha Newton Williams
Fred Nooks
Aldee Everette
Dorsey
George Walliams
Carver
Aurora Johnson
Liberty Drive-in
Bethune College
Miss Johnson
Soviet backing may boost India push on apartheid at UN
Observers say the Soviets will back India's bid to secure UN condemnation of South Africa's racial policies and will seize the issue to launch a broad attack on racial discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Assembly
Ministers Council suspends weekly meetings September to October
The Baptist Ministers' Council will dis continue its weekly meeting from September 10 until October 1. Rev P W Williams is president and Rev P B Herout is secretary. Look for a new operator at Jones Unique Beauty Shop with Mrs Addie Jones at 6707 NW 15th Ave or by phone at 89 8794. sept13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ministers’ Council
P. W. Williams
P. B. Herout
Jones Unique Beauty Shop
Addie Jones
15Th Ave
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Clarence T. Mason
Hazel B. Cato
Hazel B. Henry
Ollie Ingram
Syretha Strong
Bethune Cookman College
I. D. Williams
Atty. Dillsworth
Savannah
Archie
Pinder
Gilda Gay
Gilda
Bernard Baily
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