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Saw Ajvtojvio Register
RIGHT • JUSTICE • PROGRESS
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VOL. IV.—No. 3
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1934
6c PER COPY
SALESMEN ADDED TO
STAFF OF RICHMOND
VIRGINIA COMPANY
Albon L. Holsey Convinces
Richmond Firm Oj Good
To Be Gained From
Race Employment
President of Company Enthusiastic Over
Racial Tie-up Setting Precedent and Pav-
ing Way For Use of More Qualified Ne-
groes To Serve Their Own.
VEW YORK.—(ANP)—What is perhaps the biggest deal of
- ' its kind ever consummated by a Negro organization was
announced Thursday at the office of the National C. M. A.
Stores, Inc. According to Alhon L. Holsey, the president of
C. M. A., the United Provision Company, of Richmond. Va.,
one of the oldest and largest Southern distributors of food
products for hotels, hospitals, and boarding schools, is now
using Negro salesmen will call up-
on Negro institutions and will han-
dle C. M. A. merchandise.
William E. Mitchell, former pur-
chasing agent at Voorheis is the
first Negro salesman added to the
staff, and at least two others will
be employed in the very near fu-
ture. Mr. Mitchell has just com-
pleted calls in North and South
Carolina and everywhere he visited,
the idea of Nocro •al«m«n working
-(Bran old established firm like the
United and handling merchandise
ESTABLISHES CHRIS-
TIAN PRECEDENT—liev.
1 Vm. E. Guy, pastor of St.
Peter's A. M. E. Church,
Minneapolis, Minn., was
chosen by the department
of evangelism of the Minne-
apolis church Federation to
be one of the noon day
speakers in the white
churches during Holy Week
establishing a precedent in
the relationship between
white congregations and
Negro ministers. (ANP)
CooKing School
Information
of a Negro organisation was hailed
with delight. Orders from
than a doien institutions in these
two states were the result of Mr.
Mitchell's first week's work.
George M. Crump, President of
the United Provision Corporation.
Is enthusiastic over the interracial
tie-up with C. M. A. "For many
years," says Mr. Crump, "our com-
pany has done business with a ma-
jority of the Negro institutions of
the South, and it seemed to us not
only good business, but a fair and
an appropriate way to show our
appreciation for this business by
giving employment to the colored
people and by distributing C. M. A.
merchandise."
Haiti President
Visits in Harlei
VfEW YORK.—(ANP)—
' wish of the President
Haiti was fulfilled Tl
afternoon when he p#W HT:
official visit to Harlem as
guest of soma of the best k
more i men of the community. Entert'
ment in the form of a luncheon'
the Y. M. C. A. in the Home Roo
lasting two hours, furnished Haf-
lemites an opportunity to do honor*
to the Chief Executive of the sister
republic.
Attending the luncheon were
Messrs. H. T. Delany; Lemuel Fos-
ter, Sol Johnson; Francis Rivers;
A. A. Schomberg; W. H. Davis of
the Amsterdam News; Bill Rob-
inson, Rev. Bolden and George E.
Wibecan, who presided.
An interesting informal talk was
made by His Excellency on condi-
tions in Haiti and his mission to
| the United States.
Products of the following firms are featured in the
Register's Fourth Semi-annual Cooking School and Ba-
zaar—all of which have booths:
• • •
KING FURNITURE CO.—"The Friendly House"—
furnishes Kitchen, Radio and other equipment in their
line.
• • • •
H & H COFFEE CO.—H & H. Texas Girl and Sam
Houston Coffees, Teas, Extracts, Spices, etc.
• • • •
FEHR BAKING CO.—Fair-Maid and Rainbo breads
and cakes.
0 0 0 0
IMPERIAL SUGAR CO.—Pur, Imperial Cane Sugar.
• • • •
FRANKLIN'S—Ready-to-wear garments for women.
• • • •
LIBERTY MILLS—Maker* of "Hearts Delight" Flour
and millers of other products in their line.
• * • •
PEARL BEER—Product of the San Antonio Brewing
Association, with beer on tap and in bottles, and soft
drinks in bottles also.
♦ • • •
WALKER'S AUSTEX CHILE CO.—Red Hot Tama-
les, Chile Con Carne and other fine canned Mexican foods,
and ingredients for their making—with U. S. Govern-
ment sanction.
JACQUES MFG. CO. — Makers of K. C. Baking Pow-
RECORDER OF DEEDS
—Dr. William J. Thomp-
kins, Kansas City, Mo., na-
tional leader in Democratic
politics, medicine and fro-
ternalism, nominated by
President Roosevelt to suc-
ceed Jefferson Coaye us
Recorder of Deeds for the
District of Columbia. He
iras one of the "Big Four"
Democrats in the last Pres-
idential campaign.
MENEFEE GIVES MEMPHIS GETS
ASSURANCF OF JLMS
LargHv Made I p of Ex-
FAIRNESS IN
SUN.ADDRESS
Scott Syndicate Men
der.
COT-O-NUT—San Antonio made shortening of the
finest quality.
Big style show featuring Franklin's ready-to-wear
clothing tonight at 7:45. Boots and His Buddies, pre-
mier orchestra of the Southwest, will furnish music. Bake
contest prizes will also be awarded, a« will hundreds of
other prizes from other merchints.
A complete list of priie donori, the first fifty women
prize winners, and jnnw-^'ln next week's
Last Session TONIGHT at 7:45, Library auditorium,
Hackberrv at Center. Everything FREE!!
Resolution Passed by Illinois
Wants Anti-Lynching Bill, Report
Springfield. III.—(ANP) - The —-
House Joint Resolution Number 10, P OrgOl HlS Name Bill
memorialising Congress to pais the RpmpmhprpH His
DePriest Anti Lynching Bill or the Ivememueretl niS
Wagner-Costifcan Anti Lynching Number
Bill or similar legislation against
lynching passed the Senate unani-
mously here Thursday. The meas-
ure was introduced by Representa-
tives Jenkins, Gaines and Warfield
of Chicago, Representatives Lawler
and Evans of Springfield, and Rep-
resentative Hugh Green of Jack-
sonville. It has already passed the
House unanimously.
Copies of the Bill will be sent
to President Roosevelt, the two
United States Senators from Illi-
nois, and each of Illinois' twenty-
seven Congressmen.
Thompkins Inaugurated Recorder
I Of Deeds As Presidential Appointee
\V/ASHINGTON.—(ANP)—Dr. William J. Thompkins, the
" only member of the race to receive a presidential appoint-
ment under the "New Deal" was sworn into office last Friday
amid ceremonies rarely seen in official Washington.
Dr. Thompkins, of Kansas City, Mo., and member of the
"Big Four" of the campaign days was given his commission
by President Roosevelt Thursday afternoon. Friday morning
the "—~ ' "~
Fights Mar Dance
At Smart Set
Auditorium
Charlotte, N. C.—(ANP) -When
Sam Diron came up here from So.
Carolina, he married a woman who
didn't like his name and made him
change it. Recently, he applied for
work under the FERA, but could
not remember his name, claiming
that after the change, he got
mixed up between the two. He
had worked under one name in the
C. W. A. However, he could re-
member his CWA number, repeat-
ing it backwards. Official? traced
the number and found out his name.
Appeal Asked for Gold Star Mother
Convicted in Pandering Case
claimed not to have been aware of
the kind of business Mrs. Le Roy
was conducting.
Mrs. Taylor claimed that she
worked for room and board in the
house because she could find no
other employment. Five of her
sons went to the World war. Three
of them died in service and two are
Inmates of an insane asylum here
from the effects of gas and shell
shock. Her husband was a veteran
of the Spanish American war and
was in the Soldiers Home in Saw-
-ell until governmental economy
slashes caused his removal last
spring.
SCOTTSBORO PLAY CLOSES
New York.—(ANP) — Saturday
night saw the closing of "They
Shall Not Die," the Scottsboro case
play presented by the Theatre
Guild, written by John Wexley.
at 10 a. m. in the office of
Clerk of the Supreme Court ->f the
district of Columbia Dr. Thon'p
kins took his oath of office and he-
came the new Recorder of Dcedc.
The new Recorder and the firmer
Recorder, Jefferson S. Coagu, fol-
lowed by a group of personal
friends and admirers went across
the street to the office of the Re
corder of Deeds where the office
was formally turned over to Dr.
Thompkins.
Several speeches were made con
gratulating Dr. Thompkins on his
elevation to new heights. Among
those who spoke were Dr. John R.
Hawkins, Dr. Joseph L. Johnson,
Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Bishop Gregg,
Rev. Marshall E. Talley of India-
napolis, Ind., Rev. Walter Brooks,
Dr. A. M. Curtis, Perry W. How-
ard, Dean Kelley Miller, Rev. W
A. Thomas, Mrs. J. Finley Wilson,
Mrs. William S. Heuston, and John
A. Lankford. Among others present
were Mrs. Butler R. Wilson. Jr. of
Boston, Mass., Mrs. Narka Lee Ray-
ford, Mrs. Reuben West, Joseph H.
B. Evans, Rev. E. C. Smith, Dr. Wil-
liam A. Davis, and L. M. Harshaw.
Mr. Coage was presented with
flowers and presents in the form
of a wrist watch and several Oonks
by the employes of the office.
The ceremonies ended with a
luncheon.
GOV. WHITE AT
W1LBERFORCE
An otherwise beautiful dancc
with lovely decorations, sweet mu-
sic, and comely dressed guests,
given by the Young Men's Pro-
gressive club Thursday night the
19th, was completely spoiled by a
series of uncalled for fights, brawls,
hair pullings and dress tearings.
Probably the main event which
caused most commotion was the
bout staged between Cleveland Wil-
liams, hotel employe and man-
about-town, and "Buster" Crunk in
which some members of the mtter's
club (Lions) also participated. It
looked like a free-for-all until po-
liceman C. Mills took charge of the
situation and finally relieved it by
an ejection process. Williams re-
ceived a slight injury which did not
amount to much. Other fights be-
tween women broke out from time
to time, and kept a type of confu-
sion during the entire evening that
marred the well planned occasion.
Dies In Jail
"Buddy ' Fields, colorful charac-
ter known best to East Commerce
St. habitues by his peculiarly high
pitched voice when speaking, was
picked up suffering from alcoholism
a few days ago and lodged in jail.
He was found dead in his cell early
one morning this week by * jail at-
tache—having evidently passed
while asleep.
MUST DIE MAY 25
Columbus. Miss.—(ANP) —Aft-
er deliberating more than three
hours, a Lowrdes county jury iound
James Keaton guilty of slaying
Fred M. Hayslett, white, and Judge
Jennings Sturdivant sentenced
Keaton to be hanged May 25.
Popular War Vet
Dies in Muskogee
Will (Young) Townsend, well
known in San Antonio for many
years, died last week in a govern-
ment hospital in Muskogee, Okla.
after an illness of several week's
duration. Mr. Townsend, a war
veteran had been engaged in the
taxicab, hotel and beer business
respectively for a number of years
here and had developed a coterie
of friends large in number here and
elsewhere.
His remains were funeralized
from Second Baptist Church. Chest-
nut at Center, Wednesday after-
noon. Interment was in Odd fellows
Cemetery, Carter-Sutton Co., offi-
ciating.
Other Business Transactions
Of Local Branch Show Prog-
ress Made with Smooth-
Working Committees
The San Antonio Branch of the
N. A. A. C. P. held its monthly
meeting Sunday evening. April 22
at the Library auditorium. The
meeting as usual was quite inter-
esting. Mr. R. S. Menefee. presi-
dent of the School Board, upon the
invitation of president Whittier,
after being introduced by Mr. S J
Sutton, made an interesting talk,
discussing the conditions in the
system of San Antonio. H«
that the Scfoot Board was
elected by the people and would
serve all the people to the best of
its ability. He explained his plan
for using teachers passed the axe
of constant service as part time
teachers. Among the things done
for our group during his adminis-
tration are: the opening of the Ju-
nior and Senior High Schools as
separate institutions, and the in-
troduction of the R. 0. T. C. and
coaches and physical ed. teachers in
the Senior School for the .Misping
year.
i self as ready to serve the organi
! zation at whatever time he could,
i Remarks were made by President
Whittier, Mr. J. R. Morris, Mr. A.
Johnson responded.
The business side of the meeting
was then transacted. Mrs. E. Col-
MEMPHIS. Tenn—(ANP)—
Boasting a staff of nine,
■•everal of whom were former-
ly employes in various posi-
tions of the Memphis World,
a new publication. The Mem-
phis Journal, recently made its
bow in this city.
According to information of man-
aging editor L. 0. Swingler the
first press run was twelve thou-
sand five hundred copies and the
paper is said to boast the largest
net paid city circulation of any Ne-
gro paper south of the Ohio river.
In addition to Mr. Swingler other
members of the staff are V. L
Young, Robert Ratcliffe, G. J,
Strong, J. E. Oakes, N. D. Williams,
Nathaniel Robinson, James Jones,
and Henry Tbreatt.
'Guide Right' Week
Closes Sunday
WHITE PALLBEARERS USED
AT FUNER AL OF \EGR0
W/INSTON-SALEM, N. C.—(ANP)—St. Paul M. E. Church
'' here was crowded to its capacity Thursday afternoon at
three o'clock, citizens of both races being present to witness
the funeral rites and pay last respects to Joseph C. Snow,
well known and widely respected colored citizen who died at
his home Monday. The funeral procession was headed by
Wilberforce, Ohio. —(ANP) —
Gov. George E. White will deliver
the seventy-first commencement ad-
dress to the graduating clas* of
Wilberforce university, June 14.
ADVERTISE FOR WHITE
TRADE
New York.—(ANP) — Harlem
theatres, the Lafayette and the
Appollo are advertising n che
white daily papers. They are try-
ing to attract additional patronage
from thrill seeking visitors to Har-
lem. The Alhambra tried the ex-
periment years ago, using a Bronx
paper with poor results.
Rev. G. M. Phelps, pastor of the
church of which the deceased was
a member and Rev. V. M. Swain,
white, pastor of one of the largest
white Baptist churches in. the city
and life-long friend of "the de-
ceased.
Pall bearers were members of
the staff of Vogler funeral home,
a white Undertaking establishment
for which the deceased had worked
for the past thirty-six years. F. E.
Vogler, co-proprietor of the firm
was present and took an active part
in the direction of the services. His
brother, W. M. Vogler was prevent-
ed from being present by illness.
Vogler's furnished the equipment
used in the funeral. The hearse used
was an especial favorite of the de-
ceased, this marking the first time
that a Vogler funeral car has car-
ried the remains of a colored per-
son in more than twenty years.
The Vogler Funeral Home is one
of the best equipped in the country,
having an aeroplane ambulance as
regular equipment. This institution,
which employs many Negroes, bur-
ied R. J. Reynolds, founder of the
Camel Cigarette fortune, and his
son. Smith Reynolds.
Snow was the oldest employe of
the institution from point of serv-
ice, and was well-liked and respect-
ed by all persons connected with
the establishment. The use of white
members of the staff as pallbear-
ers, and the quartette, which set a
precedent for Negro Funerals, as
well as the use of the best equip-
ment the establishment afforded,
showed how much he was liked
and respected by the proprietors.
The funeral was under the di-
rection of the Howard-Robinson
funeral home, local colored funeral
establishment.
J. R. Morris reported eleven dollars
New workers for the great annua!
membership drive were appointed
as follows: Mr. A. Johnson to col
lect from social clubs. Mrs. Hunter
from hotel men, Mr. Eustace from
pulman porters, Sarg. Smart from
the military men, Rev. R. J. Jor
don from ministers. The principals
were asked to be responsible for
the teachers in their respective
schools. Mr. Armstrong, Miss M
Browne and Mrs. M. J. Brewer
were appointed to work with the
principals.
N. A. A. C. P. First Annual Tag
Day will be Sunday, May 27.
track.
From information already sent ir
to the Commission, which is com-
posed of L. W. Steward, Chicago
R. J. Reynolds, Topeka, and J. W
Holland, San Antonio, practical!}
every chapter of the fraternity par
ticipated in the Guide Right Week
program.
Not Satisfied With Employment
Opportunities at The World's Fail
pHICAGO.—(ANP)— Chas.
J. Jenkins, who has battled
for an equal chance for colored
citizens at the World's Fair,
both in the enjoyment of ex-
hibits, employment and enter-
tainment, stated on the floor of the
House here Wednesday that he had
been reliably informed that the
rolling chair concession of the
World's Fair had sent out letters to
all those employed last summer to
report to duty. The personnel of
some of the concessions has been
made up of persons from all over
the United States.
Inexplaining his vote against
the $100,000 appropriation to run
the Illinois Host House, Jenkini
stated that he was in favor of main
taining the Host House, that he hac
voted for $50,000, but was unwilling
to vote for $100,000 unless a com-
plete itemized statement of wha
the expenditures would be, could bt
presented. He thought the sum ar
extravagant amount.
Jenkins pointed out that there
are thousands of yung college mer
in Chicago and Illinois who are it
need of summer employment in or-
der to enable them to return U
school next fall, and that conces-
sions this summer ought to pay
some hood local employment
problems in order that Chicago re-
lief rolls may be reduced.
Cooking School Closes at Library Auditorium
Tonight with Playing For .
StyleShow 7:4J
i
SCHOOL BOARD PRES.
SPEAKS AT MONTHLY i
MEETING OF N.A.A.C.P.
f
'J*.
The eleventh annual Guid; Right
Week sponsored by the Kappa Al-
pha Psi Fraternity will close Sun-
day, April 29th, after a week of
intensive work.
The national program as out-
lined by the Guide Right Commis-
sion of the fraternity included;
Pre-campaign Conferences on Fri-
day, April 20th; The Weeks cam-
paign was begun Sunday, April 22
with mass meetings and lectures in
In the end he expressed him-1 the larger cities of the nation
From Monday to Friday of thii
week Guide Right interviews, voca-
tional talks and personal confer-
ences with high school seniors have
been held. Hundreds of "self analy-
sis" blanks have been filled out by
interested boys and these clanks
lins, chairman of the membership iare now being tabulated by the rom.
committee made her report. Mr mission.
Tomorrow most of the chapters
observing Guide Right Week will
hold "get-together" metings where
the boys will come in direct con-
tact with community leaders and
will have a chance to get the "big
brother" feeling that will mean
in helping keep boys on the right
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