Kern, Davis, Truman and Georgia Baptist noted figures
A compact item lists figures Kern and Davis alongside Truman and Georgia Baptist, signaling regional music and religious connections in a historical note.
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1945
Page
1
A compact item lists figures Kern and Davis alongside Truman and Georgia Baptist, signaling regional music and religious connections in a historical note.
By Roscoe Simmons the music world mourns Jerome Kern and Gus Edwards, noting their ties to American colored composers and the Bowery scene. It recalls figures like Berlin, Burleigh, and Davis, correcting misstatements about Davis’s party role, and critiques Texas Baptists’ stance on Truman.
A column reflects on Kentucky pride and change with mentions of Governor Willis appointing a colored citizen to the State Board of Education, Clayton becoming a city alderman, and U of K admissions in limbo as President Donovan defers to the legislature.
The Deep River Boys, America’s top headline singing group, will perform at Emery Auditorium on Walnut Street near Central Parkway Monday November 26 at 8 15 p m. Pat Flowers, a young piano virtuoso, will give a classics to swing recital as a special added feature.
The Deep River Boys, a famed gospel vocal group, will perform Monday night November 26 at Emery Auditorium to benefit Mt Zion Methodist Church under Pastor Rev. D P Young. The event offers a rare musical treat for church supporters and religious community members.
Adulatory fascist rhetoric dominated a Spanish Hall meeting as John Jadrnak and allies attacked Mayor Joseph Finerty, Schools Superintendent Charles Lutz, the school board, Froebel Principal Nugrum, Froebel staff, the Civil Liberties Committee, the CIO, Gary Post-Tribune, the Negro press, and singer Frank Sinatra while resuming a student race hate strike at Froebel School.
Sadie Samuels a prominent civic activist and N A A C P executive appears on the N A A C P ticket for the upcoming Sunday election. She is described as a longtime fighter and winner, with a slate featuring many capable candidates.
Nathan Wright, executive secretary of N A A C P, is depicted as a tireless, fearless promoter who has built support across many organizations including Ninth Street Y M C A and Harriet Beecher Stowe Home Memorial Association. The piece notes opposition by a powerful official seeking to unseat him amid efforts to recruit new members in upcoming elections.
Fort Worth Texas Baptist leaders condemned President Truman over gambling and drinking pledging no honorary degree would be conferred by Texas Baptist colleges on anyone holding such views The 60th annual Baptist General Convention meeting with about 4500 attendees adopted the resolution and Baylor University head Pat Neff declined comment Houston civic leader Rev W L Shuttleworth said no Baptist should confer on a man who enjoys poker and bourbon
Hampton Institute in Virginia has started construction on a new boiler plant and steam distribution system as part of a $583,000 program approved by the college board of trustees. The project costs about $478,000 for the plant itself and will bring several economies.
Dr Carl Glennis Roberts of Chicago writes a formal belated birthday letter to Hon. Wendell P Dabney of Cincinnati. He extols Dabney's eightieth year blending wisdom wit and youthful spirit, praising his refined cultured nature and long cherished reverence. The missive references Osler and contemplates aging and mortality.
Cincinnati November 19 1946 Rev Brown noted pastor of Bethel Baptist Church declines resignation or withdrawal from N A A C P ballot. Rev Reid and Mr Lovelace also do same. Harry Brown asks his name be removed from executive committee ballot after review of election method for two party style governance.
The N A A C P election next Sunday faces harmony issues amid internal discord. Observers say new blood is needed to stabilize the organization after five hundred workers joined, transforming membership and potentially saving the group from misuse by some members.
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