Crawford's Old Men's Home Reopens Under New Charge
After storms of lies and debt the Old Man's Home reopens to the public with repairs needed, a starved horse lost, and residents in ragged condition. Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Brown take charge. new plans to be announced. Officers elected: W. P. Dabney President, Rev. W. A. Page Vice President, Atty. A. Lee Beaty Treasurer, C. E. Sampson Secretary, Exec Committee Hora Sudduth and Wilbur A. Page. Donation from W. P. Dabney funds the Ac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Brown
Agai
W. P. Dabney
A. Page
Atty. A. Lee Beaty
C. E. Sampson
Hora _ Sudduth
Wilbur A. Page
Negro P. 0. Superintendent Appointed at Kingsbridge
Rufus A. Atkins is named superintendent replacing the white official removed to Kingsbridge station. Stanley A. Miles assists, a former General Post Office foreman and American Legion commander. Atkins, a 369th Regiment officer and YMCA supporter, has long served at College Station. The Kingsbridge sub station handles more foreign mail and Postal Savings and Money Order work than any other city sub station.
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Tendent
Rufus A. Atkins
Kingsbridge
Atkins
Stanley A. Miles
American Legion
Mr. Miles
General Post
Highth Avenue
33Rd Street
369Th
College Station
Postal Savings Account Department
Money Order Department
Peterson at Kilby Prison and clemency hearing date set
From February 16 to March 30 Peterson, held at Kilby Prison for alleged killings and a wounded victim, faced a clemency hearing set for March 6. A Birmingham attorney later signaled a shift in attitude, with McDuff reportedly insisting Peterson’s innocence.
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Peterson
Kilby
Birmingham
McDuff
Jones and Livingston Shine in PAS and Police Exams
Charles Jones known as Chuck Jones and Indian Jones at NYU scored 98 percent while James Leonard of the Penn Red Caps and ex pro Leagle athlete earned 96. Leonard weighs 200 pounds and is a strong outfielder. L A Livingston, Penn Red Caps tackle and outfielder, was disqualified then allowed a retest. he finally scored 86 percent. Livingston previously hailed from Wiley University in Texas.
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Charles Jones
Chuck
Jones
New York University
James Leonard
Penn Red Caps
al White
Leonard
L. A. Livingston
Livingstone
Wiley University
Texas
Cincinnati Artist Chorus Seeks Elite Singers For Public Recreation
The recreation commission invites men and women with excellent voices and training to join a cream of Cincinnati musicians chorus. The group aims to rise quickly in the city’s music life and will be aided by the Public Recreation department.
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Tie Recreation Commission
Cincinnati
Willie
City chorus seeks singers for new commission group
The commission funds and will operate a permanent chorus with concerts and radio broadcasts. Tryouts are next Monday night February 19 starting at 8 o'clock in room 114 City Hall. No advance applications, no charge. First-class singers may audition by bringing their voice and singing any chosen song.
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Public Recreation Commission
City Hall
Valentine Poem Adress to a Butterfly Visitor
A gay flitting butterfly drifts among flowers inviting a lover to a garden bower. The speaker offers a true heart and asks the butterfly to be their valentine now and for age, calling it an artless and gay refrain.
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Bleeding Heart
Valentine
Bishop's Council Busy Votes Over Controversial Questions
The mayor of Jackson was ignored by the A. M. E. Bishop's Council which met here last week. Bishops voted 10 to 3 against Rev.
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Jackson
Clergy Dispute Reorganizes Bethel Church Jurisdiction
Rev Berry quits as Secretary of Missions under a New York court order while Rev Carl Flipper remains titled by the church. A compromise relocates Bethel Church to Bishop Davis in the Second District and removes Rev Clarke from the district. Rev S W Gumbs is rebod removed.
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Bishop Heard
Davis
Negro press forces Michigan to reinstate Lett on freshman team
MASS PRESSURE from the Negro press presses Michigan coach F C Cappon to allow Franklin Lett to resume workouts on the freshman squad after an unwritten gentleman's agreement had barred him. The NAACP, prompted by Dr Adonis Patterson, sent letters to state officials and Michigan authorities. The release influenced university coaches and the association now targets the unwritten Big Ten ban on Black players.
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F. C. Cappon
Michigan
Franklin Leet
Big Ten
Lett
Adonis Patterson
Battle Creek
Mich
Indiana Civil Rights Law Tested in four suits
Representative Henry J. Richardson filed four suits against the Indiana Theatre and the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis to challenge the state's civil rights law as it applies to theatres hotels and restaurants seeking damages and costs of court in each case.
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Indianapolic Mind
Indiana
Henry J. Richardson
Indiana Theatre
Severin Hotel
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Crawford’s Old Men’s Home
WADE
N. E
John and
John C. Hertwig
Melrose
Gay
Naefach
Gilbert and Wehrman
Woodburn
Walnut Hills
Union
Willis Beauty Shop
Stem Hi
Vnipo
Indian Arrow Herb Products Company
Whitson
Birt Central Avenue
Ohio
Jefferson
Ebersole Printing Co
Lueders Ave
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