Memphis World Memphis World Publishing Co. 1950-11-17 Lewis O. Swingler Wynonie Harris, Annie Laurie Star In New Show Opening At Handy Tonight Climaxing a successful theatre tour that has played to capacity crowds in most of the metropolitan cities the big all-star "Battle of The Blues" Revue opens onite at the W. C. Handy Theatre for a 3-day engagement. Making her first southern appearance is the new song stylist Annie Laurie, who has reached the goal of stardom with her ever popular recording "I'LL NEVER BE FREE." She is co-starred "with Wynonie Harris (Br. Blues). As for Wynonie, to describe hismany years of success would take to entire page. As usual, he gives out with just what the public wants. As a co-feature the revue presents "Sticks" McGhee who gained a national reputation with his recording of "Drinking Wine, Spo-deo-Dee. For comedy, Crackshot Hackley and Company, an act of 3 people Flash Gordon, and exotic dancer supreme; on the musical side, Eddie Durham and his orchestra supply the background for all the acts. There will be two Rambles, tonite and Saturday at 11:30. The co-feature on the screen is "Curtain Call at Cactus Creek" starring Donald O' Conner "YOUR GOODWILL STATION" WDIA 73 On Your Radio Keep Listening To The Mighty Money Man! HE MAY CALL YOU! EARLY TIMES WHEN it comes to Bourbon, they've got the best to choose from in Kentucky. So there must be a reason why straight Bourbon has been Kentucky's outstanding favorite for three years in a row. You'll taste that reason the first time you taste Early Times. It s a wonderfully hearty Bourbon-truly every ounce a whisky — yet delightfully as well. Enjoy it tonight! KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKY EARLY TIMES DISTILLERY COMPANY LOUISVILLE KENTUCKY E. Simms Campbell Cartoons Hit With Reading Public E. Simms Campbell, whose "Cuties" cartoons appear in newspapers from coast to coast, is featured with six of his funniest cartoons in the December issue of Pageant magazine. Eckstine Scores In Two Shows "Mr. B.," expected to gross $20,000 in his Carnegie Hall concert appearance, made jazz history here Saturday. Etched in the annals of the history of jazz It the memorable chapter that tells of how Billy Eckstine became the first vocalist to sing both in afternoon and night concerts at the famous music hall to overflow audiences both times. With the successful engagement at Carnegie Hall, the "Bronze Balladier" has been established for a coast-to-coast tour as the biggest "concert" attraction in the country today. The baritone, rated as top vocalist by virtually every music magazine, sang to an enthusiastic concert audience that was apparently carried away as much by his manner as his reel musicianship. The ebullient personality and charm of the MGM top recording star scored heavily with the audience. Although he was not accompanied by the embellished musicians as is the case when he is recording, Mr "B" took advantage of a small rhythm section and exercised the utmost freedom in improvising tunes like "Body and Soul," "Caravan," and "I'm in the Mood for Love." Eckstine was not alone in winning all of the orchids. A group of fine instrumentalists also came in for a share of praise. George Shearing's quintet was improvised with the substitution of Don Elliott for Margie Hyams on vibes Shearing's piano blended very well with the fine guitar of Chuck Wayne and the bass and drums by John Levy and Denzil Best. He also accompanied Eckstine on two numbers. Fort Valley To Play Ala. State Saturday Night Fort Valley State College will be playing Alabama State the third game of its Alabama-Georgia Intercollegiate classic series here Saturday night in Memorial stadium, at 8 p. m. The Wildcats inaugurated the series with 'Bama State in 1948, winning the inauguarl tilt 16-7. In 1949, Port Valley staged a fourth period comeback to edge the Hornets 13-6. Both teams won their All-SIAC tilts last week. Fort Valley state stormed from behind, to eclipse Benedict College 13-7 Alabama State narrowly edged Alabama A. and M. 13-12 in a traditional series played in Birmingham, Alabama. The Wildcats have a 4-3 conference record going into Saturday's game. Alabama State has won 3, lost 3 and tied 1. Both teams have a single game remaining on their '50 slate. The Wildcats close the season against Albany State while Alabama State meets Tuskegee Institute at Montgomery, Alabama. Coach Richard (Dick) Craig will be opposing 'Bama Coach James Dixon for the second time. C. W. Pettigrew, principal of Fairmount High, Griffin, is handling arrangements for the game. Griffin city officials have endorsed the game and a large interracial turnout is expected to witness this inaugural feature. AUDIE MURPHY SCORES AS WESTERN STAR IN 'SIERRA' Fanny Brice 'Baby Snooks' Show Heard On Local Station WMC Fanny Brice, famous for her radio characterization of "Baby Snooks," has renewed her riotous series on NBC, and again the show Is sponsored by Lewis-Howe Company, makers of TUMS. Miss Brice re-creates hex role of the "enfant terrible" who finds new ways to torment her touchy father in each weekly episode of the situation comedy. Hanley stafford, for so many years the harassed "Daddy" to Fanny) Brice's "Baby Snooks," again under takes the upbring ing of that incorridile imp. Stafford has stooged naughtiest brat for so long that his howls of fury are as familiar as Snooks' fienddishly gleeful squeak. Perennially optimistic, Daddy esaily is convinced that Snooks, wily despite her tender years, Daddy's ingeniousness. takes enlightening advantage of The FANNY-BRICE-BABY SNOOKS SHOW is heard every Tuesday night at 8:30 p. m. EST over the entire NBC network, local station WMC. Teddy Wilson Joins Benny Goodman's New DuMont Show Teddy Wilson, one of the best pianists in the biz today, has Joined the new Benny Goodman sextet now being featured on the DuMont television show. Goodman, who still blows a terrific clarinet, Is cutting some new platters for Columbia. Featured on the waxing are Jimmy Ricks, the deep bass member of the R. avens vocal quartet. HOT-wrapped take Taystee BREAD MALCO Maureen O'HARA In Thrilling WESTERN! with Victor McLAGLEN Ben JOHNSON Chill WILLS SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURE! with Louis HAYWARD NOW! FRIDAY - SATURDAY LAST 2 DAYS Maureen O'HARA In Thrilling WESTERN! with Victor McLAGLEN Ben JOHNSON Chill WILLS SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURE! with Louis HAYWARD EMPLOYMENT Some 61,764,000 Americans were working during October, an alltime record for October, while on ly 1,940,000 were listed as unemployed — the smallest number in the last two years. SAVOY Dane CLARK Raymond MASSEY (In Technicolor) GEORGIA THE MARX BROTHERS in . . . -ALSOBruce CABOT Forest TUCKER Wild Bill ELLIOTT in ... PLUS: Another Outstanding Feature ESQUIRE Wild Bill Elliott in ... —— also —— with Jack HOLT —— also —— Starring Edmond O'BRIAN ACE THEATRE James CAGNEY in ... -ALSO –Starring– Marie WILSON Harlem Theatre James CAGNEY in ... -ALSO -WITH Robert LOWERY MISSISSIPPI AT WALKER James CAGNEY in ... -ALSO –Starring– Marie WILSON Harlem Theatre James CAGNEY in ... -ALSO -WITH Robert LOWERY Roy Milton Makes Latest Recording By Remote Control "I've been in the music business a long time but I have never made a record by remote control-till now, to said Roy Milton, topflight recording star for Specialty Record; when he recorded the master version of his latest release, "Oh Babe" It happened like this. Roy was on tour with his orchestra. While appearing in Detroit, Michigan, he received a phone call from Specialty's prexy. Art Rupe, telling him to prepare his band to cut a record of the new smash tune "Oh Babe!"within 24 hours! But how? Treking all the way back to Hollywood just to cut one record was out of the question, duo to his tight bookings. After several long distance telephone conversations, here's what happened: Mr. Rupe mailed the music of "Oh Babe!" to Roy in Detroit via air mail special delivery; Roy's arranger sat up all night-with the help of plenty of coffee-arranging the musical scores for all the musicians: at 7:25 a. m. Roy went through his hotel like a tornado getting his boys out of bed; by 8:15 a. m., the band went into their first rehearsal—still wearing pajamas! After four hours and forty five minutes of steady rehearsing, they had the number whipped and ready for recording At 1.00 p m. Roy marched his band into a recording studio. He called Art Rupe long distance and had him listen to "Oh Babe!" over the telephone. After making some suggestions,' Mr. Rupe gave his authorization to cut the record. And by 9:00 a. m., the following morning, the master version was in Mr. Rupe's office-in Hollywood! To-day you can buy Roy Milton's latest hit—"Oh Babe!" at your favorite music dealers. D. C. NAACP Chief To Address Human Rights Meeting Clarence Mitchell, Washington director of the NAACP, will participate with leaders of the Catholic Committee of the South in a three-day meeting on human rights and economic problems here Nov. 19 to 21. Philip S. Ogilvie, Savannah, Ga. executive secretary of the Catholic Committee of the South, will share the platform with Mitchell to speak on the governments' obligations in recognition of human rights Rev. Vincent J. O'Connell of New Orleans, past general chairman of CCS, will talk at the same session. Rev. Maurice Shean of Rock Hill, S. C., acting general chairman of CCS, and Edward H. Weyler of the Kentucky State Federation of Labor, will discuss "Social Justice." A solemn Pontificial Mass in St. Mary's Cathedral will open the conference Sunday with Bishop Francis J. Haas of Grand Rapids, Mich. preaching the sermon. 'Devil's Weed" Starring Lila Leeds Coming To Palace Theatre Sunday The leading role In Hallmark Productions, Inc.'s dramatically authentic roadshow production, "The Devil's Weed," is played by Lila Leeds, aptly described the "The girl who knows " Miss Leeds portrays a glamorously beautiful young girl who heedlessly, and through circumstance beyond her control, become involved in America's most vicious racket, the peddling of dope and drugs. Miss Leeds, in an unusually difficult role, has won the acclaim of moviegoers as well as dramatic critics throughout the na tion, for her remarkable acting ability shown in Hallmark's "The Devil's Weed." DAISY MGM'S BIG MUSICAL—Technicolor Starring with Connie Haines Clinton Sundberg RAYMOND LENA HORNE ELEANOR POWELLE A ROBERT Z. LEONARD PRODUCTION Written by COROTHY COOPER and DAVIS IOE PASTERNAK PALACE ON BEALE KROGER BABE and J. S. JOSSEY Present DON'T BE A DOPE! HEAR TRUTHS LEARN FACTS In Person! On Our Stage! Charles TAYLOR'S new DAISY SIERRA COLOR BY TECHNICOLOR Hear BURL IVES sing 6 Songs! Starring Screenplay by EDNA ANHALT • Directed by ALFRED E. GREEN • Produced by MICHEL KRAIKE Based on a Novel by Stuart Hardy • A UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL Picture Commissioned Carrier Station Superintendent J. Wesley Jones, 66, of 4642 Michigan avenue was commissioned as the firs, colored carrier station superintendent in Chicago last Wednesday in cere monies in the office of Postmaster John Haderlein. Jones, who has been with the post office since September 9, 1914 succeeded William Helbing as superintendent of the Hyde park carrier station, 4601 Cottage Grove avenue, Helbing retired October 30. Jones has directed a colored chorus at a number of Chicagoland. Music Festivals and choral director of the Metropolitan Community Church, 4100 South Parkway.