Pullman Porter Retires After 39 Years of Service
Cornelius Sidney Hill, 70, retires as a Pullman Porter after 39 years. Native of Mobile, Alabama, he is hailed as the world's greatest by a former Louisiana governor, received a service certificate and a personal letter from Pullman Co. president C. R. Harding, plus a gold and platinum button. Louisiana industrialists urged he stay on the Monroe route, but he is released to enjoy life at home with wife and garden, with many offers from rail industry men.
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New Orleans
ANP
Pullman
Cornelius Sidney Hill
Hill
Mobile
Ala
Louisiana
Here
Monroe
Pullman Co
C. R. Harding
Riding Industralists
Sigmas Name Clarence Muse as Special Representative
Staten Island era notes say Clarence Muse, famed Hollywood and stage star, is appointed by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity as special representative. William E. Doar Jr announced Muse will travel nationwide to contact members. Muse, former Western district director and Distinguished Service key holder, has a long Hollywood career. The fraternity marks its 53rd anniversary conclave in Washington December 27 to 30.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
ANP
William E. Doar, Jr
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc
Clarence Muse
Hollywood
Muse
Sigma
Washington
Former Bigtime Tap Dancer Guest Pastor in New Jersey
In Montclair New Jersey Bill Bailey once rivaled Bill Robinson as a top tap dancer. He attended Trinity Temple as a guest pastor and used his rhythmic feet to energize the congregation while delivering his conversion message.
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N. J
Montclair
ANP
Bill Bailey
Bill Robinson
Trinity Temple
Broadway
Louis Armstrong
Count Basie
Lucky Millinder
Bill
Missionary Convention Holds 33rd Annual Session
Edwards Mississippi hosted the 33rd annual session of the National Christian Missionary Convention Disciples of Christ of America. The week-long event began August 22 under president R. H. Davis of Chicago, whose opening address impressed with its contents and delivery.
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Missionary Convention
Edwards
Miss
Anp
National Christian Missionary Convention
Disciples of Christ of America
R. H. Davis
Chicago
African Star Thiam Papa Gallo Praised by Paris Press
Paris reporters lauded Thiam Papa Gallo, famed African track star nicknamed the Child of Dakar, after a recent meet where he displayed smooth form in the high jump and cleared about 6 feet 4 inches.
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PARIS
ANP
Thiam Papa Gallo
Gallo
Dakar
Chicago publishes citizen rights handbook by city commission
The Chicago Commission on Human Relations released Your Civil Rights the first municipal government handbook to publish all state statutes and city ordinances on civil rights. Chairmen Augustine J. Bowe and Willard S. Townsend said the guide enforces equal privileges, laws, and services for all citizens.
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Chicago
ANP
Chicago Commission On Human Relations
Augustine J. Bowe
Willard S. Townsend
Commission
Unincorporated Baptists Meet In Houston
The 69th annual convention of the National Baptist convention of America, Unincorporated, opened in Houston at the City auditorium. Welcoming groups led by the Negro Chamber of Commerce and the Baptist Ministers Association plus City Council reps greeted visitors as the five day gathering began.
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Houston
ANP
National Baptist Convention of America
Unincorporated
Negro Chamber of Commerce
The
Baptist Ministers Association
Convention’s Far Reaching Effects Highlight Report
Henry Allen Boyd, secretary of the National Baptist Publishing board, will submit a year end report outlining Nashville publishing plant’s work over the past year. Dr. G. L. Prince of Ft. Worth serves as convention president.
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Henry Allen Boyd
National Baptist Publishing Board
Nashville
Tenn
G. L. Prince of
Ft. Worth
Knoxville to Send Negroes to Meharry Nursing School
Knoxville will fund 20 colored women to attend Meharry Medical College’s nursing program under the Southern Regional plan, avoiding training at the city General Hospital. The move follows long-standing complaints about the hospital’s refusal to train Negro nurses and stems from an agreement between hospital authorities and Negro leaders led by Rev. W. T. Crutcher and Dr. J. H. Clark.
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Knoxville
Meharry Nursing School
Knoxville, Tenn
ANP
Southern Regional Plan
General Hospital
Meharry Medical College
W. T. Crutcher
J. H. Clark
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Pullman Porter
Mrs. Hill
Sigmas
Progressive Beauty Shop
H. J. Casey
N. W
Chicago Agency
Bowe and Townsend
Baptists
Drs. J. V. Blonde
E. J. Paczak
F. S. Holman
Hotel Roberts
W. Flagler
Howard A. Hadley
3Rd Avenue
A. m
S. Miami Ave
C. M. Jollivette, Sr
Reg. Pharm
N.W
15Th Ave
Liberty Theatre
Isher Mart
8Th Avenue
R. B
Boggs
Second Ave
Miami, Florida
Dr. Long
S.W. 13Th Avenue
Sex Manuel
Cameron
Grove Clinic
Grand Avenue
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