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CO
HOUSTON PUBL
ns Launched For Negro Chamber Of Commert
“CONGRESS TANGLE"
The Informer wishes to announce that in
next week's issue “Congress Tangle," a
tale of tangled hearts at the National Con-
gress, will appear. It’s the story you’ve
longed for! It’s the story that will grip you
from start to finish. Watch for it!! Don’t
miss it!!! “CONGRESS TANGLE.”
THE IOC
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"IS Urgox pus oJepaid
AQni wssuato pasojon
Entered as Second Class Matter at Houston Post Offiee
And Texas Freeman
HEED THE CALL
How strong is the bond between Ethiopia
and the Negroes of America? Will American
Negroes support the brave Emperor Haile
Selassie in his fight for freedom? Every-
where war drums sound. Ethiopia has called
its forces to arms. How will Black America
face the crisis? We feel that Black America
will face the crisis.
17TH YEAR. NO. 6
CITY EDITION HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 3,1935
FAIRFAX 8347
PRICE 5 CENTS
NE
IERS TO BE
FED FOR
White Organization
In Connection
With Work
HOUSTON.—In the movement to
project a Negro branch of the
Houston Chamber of Commerce,
seventeen members will be elected
to form the board Monday night at
8:15 Ih the YWWCA social hall.
These 17 board members, whose
duty it will be to elect officers, will
be chosen from among the follow-
ing:
H. P. Carter, G. Duke Crawford,
John Crouch, Dr. W. A. Davis, Dr.
W. M. Drake, T. M. Fairchild, R. R.
Grovey, William Haynes, John W.
Hubert, Mrs. Blanche B. Jackjon,
F. K. Jones, Miles W. Jordan, Frank
Lane, R O Lanier, Rev. A. A. Lu-
cas, Dr. C: W. Pemberton, C. W.
Rice, C. F. Richardson, J. E. Robin-
son, Rev. J. S. Scott, C. A. Shaw,
W. H Smith, L. H. Spivey, Dr. F.
F. Stone, Hobart Taylor, and A. J.
Wilson.
This organization, to be known
as the Houston Negro Chamber of
SET* ***
ber of Commerce. .
WHITE EDITOR
AL
HOUSTON,—Tribute was paid re
cently to the progress of the Negro
in education through an editorial
appearing in "The Mirror.” white
student publication of the Colorado
State College of Education, praising
Prof. W. L. D. Johnson, principal
of Blackshear elementary school.
Excerpts from the editorial follow:
"Recently, while on.a mountain
trip the writer was privileged to
share the same seat with a colored
gentleman from the South.
"We found this man cultured, re-
fined and courteous to a far greater
degree than many of our own race.
We wish to pay him homage for the
splendid progress which he has
made and for the fine wholesome
philosophy of life which is his.
"Though he met hardships' early
in life, this gentleman, who has been
Ak
Most Worshipful St. Joseph Y. MAC A..HAS
Grand Lodge Ends Meeting
NUAL CAMP
A YOUNG THESPIAN
Fells 34 Men And
Gets Fight Offer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One 200-
pound black cowboy felled 34 men
in a jail cell here Wednesday. As a
result he was immediately given an
offer to enter the prize ring.
The cowboy, Roosevelt Sharp,
broncho buster for a wild west
show, was hailed into court and
jailed on a charge of tresspassing,
and placed in a cell with 34 other
men.
The men seeing Sharp’s wild
west regalia, decided to poke a lit-
tle fun at him. As a result, when
deputies arrived, they found them
scattered about over the jail cell.
. When news of the fight was nois-
ed abroad, Frank Winick, white, of
Knoxville, immediately signed
Roosevelt up.
IK
LOCAL
BODIES FORMED
IN PAST YEAR
AD
W
D
GALVESTON.—Paying high trib-
ute to Grand Master P. A. Hill for
his matchless leadership in Masonic
circles of the state of Texas, The
Most Worshipful St. Joseph Grand
Lodge closed what leaders described
as the most harmonious and suc-
cessful grand lodge session in the
history of the order, here last
Thursday at 2:30 p. m. All sessions
were held at the Wesley Tabernacle
M. E. Church, 28th street and Ave-
Funeral Services
Held For Ed Davis
SANDY POINT,—Funeral serv-
ices for Ed Davis, Commander of
Duke Sub Camp who died recently
were held Sunday, July 31 under
the auspices of the American Wood-
men, The funeral procession was
conducted by Commander John H.
Williams and Mrs. Ella Woods.
Reverends J, G. Griffin and A. L.
Johnson officiated at the funeral,
which was held from Pilgrim
church. Rev. D. A. Goston, pastor.
The remains were shipped to Hous-
ton where burial took place "in
House Cemetery.
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ASSOCIATION IN
UNION MEET
Five Informer News-
‘ Carriers Among
Prize Winners
On last Friday night over 75 hap-
py boys and their parents gathered
in the assembly room of the Y. M.
C. A. on the second anual camp
reunion and award night. Enthu-
siasm was running high as Execu-
tive Secretary Wm. Craver blew his
whistle which was a signal for the
boys to come to attention and amid
the cheers of the boys who visited
the camp this year, Mr. Craver faced
%
RV MANY
attending the two .weeks unit
courses and seminars at CSCE, is
the principal of the Blackshear ele-
mentary school in Houston, Tex.
“Truly this is an example of pro-
gressive education—progress for the
Parents Urged To
Prepare Youths
For Ministry
AUSTIN.—Dr. J. W. King, presi-
dent of the largest theological school
in the world for Negroes, spoke to a
Very appreciative audience recently
at Wesley Chapel M. E. Church.
Dr. King took for his subject the
“Blessing of Adversity," based on
Hosiah 2:15. He outlined the three
attitudes assumed by people about
adversities. (1) The bitter; (2) the
cynical; (3) lastly, the sorrow and
suffering have certain values. It
was on this last attitude that Dr.
King centered his talk. He said ad-
versities tend to develop character,
discipline, self reliance and make
one sympathetic.
Dr. King in relating some of his
personal experiences, said he had
to stop school at the age of 18 to
take care of his grandmother. Dr.
King now holds the Doctorate de-
gree in Religion and several other
degrees. He urged parents to give
their sons to christian service, a field
that is not overcrowded.
Dr. King, who is a native son of
Texas, received his high school and
college training at Wiley College,
Marshall,
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JEALOUS LOVER
SHOOTS SWEETIE
nue.T. :
110 New Lodges
Setting a new high record in the
matter of organizing new local -
bodies in the jurisdiction. Grand
Secretary W. S. Collins reported that
one hundred and ten (110) new lo-
cal lodges r chapters had been
established 12 chartered since the
1934 grand abteh at Waco, and that
all of these new local bodies were
financial and in good standing. It
was stated by many impartial
speakers from the platform that no
other Masonic organization in Texas
had ever established any such rec-
ord of growth; and there was tes-
timony that the clandestine Masonic
grand lodges in Texas are losing
local lodges and members almost as
fast as The Most Worshipful St.
Joseph Grand Lodge is adding them.
12 Years of Growth
The records presented by the of-
ficials of The Most Worshipful St.
Joseph Grand Lodge pointed to the
fact that when Grand Master P. A.
Hill was elected to the leadership
of the order 12 years ago, there
was only one financial member, and
that the order had grown under
Grand Master Hill's program from
(See MEETING. Page 2.)
INFORMER WILL
HAVE PICNIC
SATURDAY
........________...______, HOUSTON.—When he discover- urday.
individual and for the race. No one ed his sweetheart making love to
another man, Steve Btrtram, 1309
Ennis, got his pistol and fired away.
Result: Laura Perry, 32, of 1315
Paige, was carried to Jeff Davis
hospital late Monday night and Ber-
tram was charged with assault to
The offices of The Informer will
be closed tighter than Dick’s hat
band Saturday, Augurs 3, The
whole staff is going picnicking at
Bear's Bayou, about fifteen miles
1rom town.
The staff has served its readers
night and day, Sunday and holidays.
Now it is going to take a day off.
And the staff doesn’t want to be
bothered. When it plays, it plays.
The plant will not open at all Sat-
with an open mind could become
acquainted with this man,and fail
to develop a finer conception of
life.”
RETURNED AFTER $ YEARS
CLARKSDALE, Miss. — (ANP)—
Erman Green was returned to the
state penal farm here Tuesday to
complete a five year stretch, and
may be some more for having es-
caped three years ago, after he had
served one year
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RESCUED BY S. H. C. STUDENT
SAN ANTONIO.—Sam Wheat was
rescued from death by drowning
here recently by Earl Richardson,
a graduate of Samuel Huston Col-
lege and life guard at the Central
Park swimming pool.I
murder.
Bertram, a married man, told po-
lice that he was always bestowing
his money upon the lady in ques-
tion. When he looked through a
window and saw her in the arms
of Henry Commerce, of 1011 Rice
street, he was so mad that he got
his gun and commenced firing.
The Perry woman was treated for
wounds in the right arm and chest.
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To Make Study of
“Negro Woman In
American Life”
53RD
ON
AT ROSE HILL
Records Made
Attendnace And
In Finance
THE INFORMER
Net paid circulation for
TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala. —
Miss Jessie W. Parkhurst, instruc-
July 27,1935 was
14.822
The Informer is a member of
the Audit Bureau of
1). Circulations ..
EAPO
IN S
the audience to make the opening
remarks. So enthusiastic were the
boys that is was with some diffi- I
culty that Chairman Lane could get |
order. The presence of the man .
who had made it possible for the 1 i
boys to spend such a delightful time 1
in a camp where they are constant-)
ly in touch with nature seemed to 1
have electrified them. At various
times during his remarks their '
cheers drowned out his words, Mr.
Craver outlined the purpose of the 3
AM SA HMmer Camp *%.",
navantuzel that boys who attended
camp received under the super-n
vision of the well trained officials
of the Y. M. C. A. •
Camp Has Record Session
A tempting repast was served by
the Y. M. C. A. staff and as the
boys wore indulging in the repast
they were exchanging jokes about
(See ¥ M. C. A., Page 2.)
HOUSTON—The Rose Hill Bap-
tist Church, and Rev. W. M. Sikes
covered themselves with glory in
their entertainment of the old historic
Southwestern Central District As-
sociation, which closed its 53rd an-
nual session, Sunday: having, held
one of the most progressive and sue-
cessful sessions in its history. T THA1A2 A 1. m
The meeting was marked through- Uncle Andy 1 nomas
out with street business, great spir-
itual fervor in every sermon, les-
son, Bible Conference, and match-
Killed By Truck
This little writer hears talk of
barbecue, lemenade, ice cream,
lunch baskets; swimming, ball
games, races, jumping, tree climb-
ing, and all the ache-bringing fun
that goes with a good old fashioned
picnic. W
So we are urging our patrons to
arrange to transact all urgent busi-
ness before Saturday, unless such
business can wait until Monday.
EATH CLAIMS
LFRED PAYNE
HOUSTON.—Alfred Payne, a for-
mer resident of Houston, died re-
cently at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Alice Green, after an illness of six
years. He was 84.
Mr. Payne was brought to Hous-
ton from El Paso where he had liv-
ed for the past 30 years, about five
months before his death. He was
tor in Sociology and Assistant in
Research at Tuskegee Institute, has
been granted a fellowship by the born in Eagle Lake in 1851, After
General Education Board for study’ 1 - *4
at the University of Chicago dur-
ing the year 1935-36,
In addition to pursuing regular
courses in Sociology, Miss Park-
hurst will work on a special study.
"The Role of the Negro Woman
in American Life." The purpose of
the’ study hi to show the role that
the Negro woman has played In
America both in the life of the_______
white group and the life of the Ne- ews and
gro group, and nephews.
residing in Houston and other Tex-
as cities for some time he went to
El Paso. He was a member of the
African Methodist church which he
joined while very young. He was
preceded' in death by his brother.
Dayton Hunt, who passed away in
April of this year.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs.
Alice Green, one sister-in-law, Mrs.
Eliza Hunt, three nieces, two neph-
a number of great nieces
—Engraving By Informer
MISS ODESSA BARNES, talented daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.
Barnes of Houston, made her talent known in a most creditable charac-
terization of the leading feminine role of cast Lynne" recently pre-
sented by the J.' T. Fox Dramatic Club of the University of Houston.
Miss Barnes, a graduate of Jack Yates High School, is now a fresh-
man at the University.
less Inspirational singing by the 60
voices trained chorus under Mrs.
H. N. Shaw, chorister, and Mrs. B.
H Pope, pianist.
Changing of the meeting place
from Wharton to Houston was prov-
idential, for the overwhelming suc-
cess in attendance, finance, and en-
tertainment, would not have been
obtained anywhere except in Hous-
ton.
Peace, harmony and love, sur-
charged with a sacrificial spirit per-
vaded the very atmosphere, making
the meeting a signal success.
Prominent among the visitors
which were too numerous to men-
tion, both State and National wore:
Dr. S. A. Pleasant, Jr., Dr. A. A.
Lucas, Dr. A. A. Banks, Dr. W. M.
A. Johnson, Dr. J. E. Edwards, Dr.
C. P. Clay, Dr. S. B. Prince, Dr. J.
C. Lott, Dr. S. H. Graham, Dr. L
H. Simpson, Dr. J. C. Smith, and
many prominent women
On . Highway
BRENHAM.-A n a y Thomas,
more than 70 years old, was killed
Saturday night by a truck as he
was on or crossing Highway No. 90,
north of town. He was run down by
a white driver who stopped and
rendered all possible aid.
Uncle Andy, as he was known
far and near, was an old timer in
Brenham and vicinity and was a
favorite of old and young.
He is survived by several chil-
dren, grandchildren and other rel-
atives. At the time of going to press,
funeral arrangements had not be
announced.
Miss M. L. Johnson
Gets Certificate
For Penmanship
GALVESTON.— Miss M. L. John-
Every denominational phase of
the work had its place on program
and was given due consideration. ...... ..... .... ........ ______
Three new churches were added pondent school in Austin. Miss John-
and Galveston, Mt. Calvary. Church, received usueit prater -
was chosen for the 1936 meeting institution for her work.
place. . , She is a graduate of Prairie View
Rev. W. M. S/k ‘S was chosen for I State College, holding a Bachelor
his 12th term as moderator; Rev W. 1 of Science degree in the field of
J. Boulding, vice moderator; Rev., education and several minors— His-
G. H. Guyton, secretary; Rev L tory and English.
E. Brown, assistant secretary; Rev. Miss Johnson is rated as one of
E. G. Gibbs, treasurer; Rev. F. H. the best elementary teachers in the
Johnson, cor. secretary; Rev. D. G.
Carter, Bible Expositor; Revs. A.
Marshall and J W. Watson, Mission-
aries: Rev. E. V. McRae. Financial
Agent; Mrs. S. F. Brown, who has
led the women’s auxiliary for half
a centuury, is surrounded with an
able and efficient corps of women
officers in each department of the
son, one of the efficient city teach-
ers, received her certificate in hand
writing from the Benson Corres-
son received much praise from the
She is a graduate of Prairie View
His
city and is the niece of Prof. and
Mrs. A. W. McDonald, Galveston
teachers.
HOME
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INSTR
LEAVE
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work.
Extra session, sixty days hence
will be held with the New Hope
Church at Stafford, Texas.
STABBED IN EYE
WITH ICE PICK
HOUSTON.—Bee Ethel Ward. 23,
who lives in the 2700 block on Cen-
ter street, was minus her right eye
Monday afternoon in Jefferson Da-
vis hospital.
Miss Ward was stabbed in the
right eye by Jessie Howard, of 2714
Washington avenue. She was car-
ried to the hospital in a Houston
Funeral Home ambulance.
A charge of assault to murder was
filed against Howard Judge Maes
court.
DALLAS.—The fifth annual coun-
ty encampment of the Dallas ount-
ty Home Demonstration Council
closed Saturday after four days ot
fun and Instruction,
A highlight of the encampment
came Friday when 300 adults visited
the camp. They were served free
C. Edwards Held As
Accomplice In
Crime
HOUSTON.—Solomon Gray, 24,
of 2802 Rusk avenue, wM stabbed
with a screwdriver Sunday morn-
ing, and died at 3:48 Sunday after-
noon.
Gray was killed by Frank Lewis.
23, when Lewis and Linell Gray ,
the deceased man’s wife, engaged
in a fight with Gray at his home
on Rusk avenue. Mrs. Gray, had
been separated from the deceased
for several months. Lewis to the
brother of Mrs. Gray. - , 2
Caleb Edwards, of 2808 Polk, was
also charged with murder in this
case. Edwards is alleged to have
driven Lewis to the scene of the
crime in his car, and later to have
hid the weapon, a screw driver.
The screwdriver was the property
of Edwards. : e
The inquest was held by Justice
Maes, and Gray’s body was turned
over to Fairchild Undertaking Co.
DE
Vis
OF
AUSTIN,—President Mgry E.
Branch of Tillotson College an-
nounces that two members of the
faculty have been granted leave of
absence to study during 1935-1936,
Prof. J. F. Lewis, A. M. Head of the
Department of Education has begun
work |t Columbia University, lead-
ing to the Doctorate in Education.
Prof Timothy C. Meyers, A. M.
Registrar arid Head of the Depart-
ment of English, leaves at the close
of the summer session to study for
the Ph. D. in English, at the Uni-
versity of Toronto.
When President Branch came to
Tillotson five years ago, she stated
her intention to surround herself
with a corp of well trained and effi-
cient workers. Since then two or
three Tillotson teachers have been
released for study every year. Dean
William H. Jones has completed the
residence requirements for the Ph.
D. and is now working on his disser-
tation, Prof. J. C. Carpenter returns
in the fall having earned the M. S.
in chemistry, and completed a quar-
ter toward the Ph. D. at the Univer-
sity of Colorado.
Miss C. Ruth Upshaw, Head of
the Music Department, has returned
after two years of study under
Prof. Tourgee DeBose, at Talladega,
where she earned the Mus. B. de-
gree.
Dr. Charles Johnson
To Study In Europe
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Dr. Charles
S. Johnson, well known author and
professor of social science accom-
panied by his wife, left July 25 for
New York to sail for Europe August
1. They will make observations in
Ireland and Denmark concerning
the Farm which he has been study-
ing in the south.
M ANY ATTEND
BAND
TS
HOUSTON:—After accusing him
of taking some pills, two white boys
proceeded to mete out punishment to
Charles Thompson at the Prescrip-
tion House Inc., 813 Fannin street.
As a result the white lads received
a severe thrashing at the hands of
the colored youth. 7;
The three were delivery boys for
the Prescription House Inc. The
white boys attacked Thompson on
the sidewalk in front of the huild-
ing.
Before the fight was stopped by
sptecators, Thompson knocked one
of the boys through a plate glass
window. ****7Y
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Eight End Course
In Dental Hygiene
GALVESTON.—The citizens of
Galveston are attending the band
concerts at Wright Cuney Park in
large numbers each Thursday night.
The band is directed by Prof. J. W.
Coleman, Capt. Frank Manning, Jr.
has charge of the band.
It is putting it mildly to say that
the people are much delighted with
the concerts.
It is hoped, however, that in the
very near future a stand will be
erected for the comfort of the band.
The budget for this year has been
tentatively approved and the stand
is a much needed attraction to add
to the enjoyment of the concerts.
WASHINGTON D. G—Th
year of work for Dental Hy
in the College of Dentistry, 1
University, was completed 1
high standard. Of successful
last June. The eight young
who finished the course'ma
usual records and their, abili
shown in the June examinal
fore the District of Columbia
of Dental Examiners. Each
UI-
graduates who took the examin
passed it and received licons
practice in the District of Coll
The purpose of the course
dental Hygienists in the Colle
Dentistry is to train young W
to teach mouth hygiene in M
state institutions, and indusri#
ablishments, and to serve in
dental offices as assistants. WPM
ists are particularly trained to -
minster prophylactic treatment
NAMES MAKE THE
ladies, you are net too easy,
program starts at 8 30.—
Mrs. J. B. Rogers enjoying, 1
with thoughts of, the Wopanese I
(See NAMES. Page 2.)
SEEN IN PASSING
By PICCOLA WADE
R. Nathniel Dett came, saw and
captivated one of the most appre-
ciative audiences ever assembled in
The new members of the faculty
are outstanding in their fields. Ar-
thur L. Royster, Secretary-Treas-
urer and Associate Professor of Ec-
onomics, has a superb record of
seven years as bursar at Samuel
Huston College where he made a
place as a leader in the management
of school finances, Mr. Theodore S.
Ledbetter, B. D. Oberlin, is the new
Advisor of Men and Professor of
Philosophy and Psychology. He will
direct the religious program of the
college.
Mrs, Anhic I, Smith Bunton, A,
M. University of Southern Califor-
nia, is associate Professor C 1
cation. Miss Coragreene Johnson, A.
M University of Michigan, begins
work as Assistant Registrar and
I Professor of English. ,
barbecue in the evenings.
Fifty boys were registered from
all parts of the county. Among
those who attended from Dallas are
Dan Rhone, Don Holland, R. T. Ash.
ford, C. J. Shields, George E. Hol-
lingsworth. Harry Jordan, Carnwal-
11s King. James White, Jr.
A demonstration on cattle judg-
ing was conducted by J. H. Wil-
liams, of Prairie View college.
Dallas. . .. Who was there’ How can
I name every other person in Dal-
tear-Gome to think of it I did see
Mrs. Irene Dobbs-Jackson’s artistic
head bowing on the count.—Mrs. Au-
gusta Andrews and her talended
daughter taking it all in.—Mrs P. E.
Jackson and Mrs. Foote, taking the
busy chairman for a strange lady
Mrs. M. L. Covington, another musi-
cian counting with the artist. — Dr.
and Mrs. L. O. Pinkston ’rashing
in” late, did someone say “as usur
_______al?” — Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Dyer,
of Edu- after an Oklahoma “hi-jacking" are
being "bold up” by the ushers. —
Why? — They are late. .: Mrs
Jones, Mrs. Rutheford, and Mrs.
Hicks have just driven up, but
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We announce with pleasure,
that beginning next werk. The
Informer will present Congress
Tangle,” the. story of a charming
young Miss who learned a lesson
in love at the National Baptist
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