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I Theatre =Notes -■ ■— - --.... ’■ new YORK—With show biz on tiie low ebb, R is great to have such celebs as Lena Horne and BilKe Holiday on Broadway . . . And “Set My People Free” » re hearsal for an early opening. Those Ebony Tones did a great job out there with the hospital unit, “Jive Jamboree,” so now they are on the list for something new ■, over NBC. George Dozier does a grand piece of work as director fog them, and in fact, each comes in fHr his bit of praise—LaCosta Browrf, Herb Richardson, Barren Hardy &nd Jimmy Highsmith. Dur ing their' jlO months on the road * touring the 48 States, they left that “come back” stamp. With Art (Red) Harris doing the sports for Global News Syn dicate, you will chance to know what is really happening on Broad way as well as from coast-to coast. Harris is a new addition to the staff. 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Mattye Jean Johnson’s concert at the Convent Avenue Baptist Church must be added to your “go” list . . . Friend Lylian Ford has been on the not-too-well list, and ’tis wonderful to know she’s feeling better. OES Grand Worthy Matron Mary Ayers of Savannah, Ga., is planning another big program for the year . . . And the continuation of that Sol Johnson Scholarship Fund makes the OES so worth while in these parts. In L.A. for a while, Lillian Cum ber turns out copy for several of those in the theatrical know . . . Leading in entertainment out there, Central Avenue has the “Last Word” and the “Down Beat,” while Ciro’s draws ’em because of Herb Jeffries, and the Delta Rhythm Boys did a fine job out at Slapsie Maxie’s . . . Denver is boasting of Matron Elizabeth Beasley, whose glamour party gave many an urge to follow suit. Ken Murray’s “Blackouts” Hadda Brooks is taking her bows at the Kona in El Cerrita, Calif. . . . Worth anybody’s money out West is still Ken Murray’s “Blackouts” in which you see the best of the best—Peg Leg Bates. ... An evening with Peg and his wife is what any real trouper will enjoy. FLORIDA—Miami is learning much about La Cheerios through Bertie Thomas and a wide-awake group of young women who enjoy cheering others. JACKSONVILLE —Leonard F. Morse is making things turn at Edward Waters Col lege. Langston Hughes will do the dramatization of the Jacques Rou main book, “Masters of the Dew.” Hughes and Mercer Cook, son of the late Will Marion Cook, trans lated the book from the French and William R. Katzell holds the stage rights . . . Willie Bryant of WHOM’s “After Hour Swing Ses sion,” was a recent guest star on Mutual’s “Luncheon at Sardie’s” show. Jacquet Rides Hard ON THE RECORDS—Illinois Jacquet rides hard down Swing Lane with “Mutton Leg,” a Basie jump special. Jacquet’s tenor is fantastic on this hopped up killer with trombone and baritone sax getting good plays. 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Milton is the only threat to Louis Jordan’s crown as Juke Box King among small combos. Noted Star Entertainers Along with Camille Howard, first lady of piano and song, the band boosts such noted star enter tainers as Bill Gaither, exciting sax-blowing young man; Hosea Sapp, former Louis Armstrong trumpet man; the sweet alto of Jack Kelson, and Dallas Bartley, formerly with the Jordan group on the bass. Boyd Raeburn played his first theatre date at the Apollo in Har lem . . . Lurlean Harris, a Chicago chirper, replaced Lorena Carter as vocalist in the Lionel Hampton band . . . Hampton drew 7,000 paid admissions to an Oakland, Calif., dance. He did a $30,000 gross his first week at the Million Dollar Theatre in Los Angeles—THE JOTTER. ANSWERS TO WORD PUZZLE * ON PAGE 4 1. (b) expound 2. (b) missile . 3. (a) expatiate 4. (a) anemia 5. (b) sedentary 6. (ab) vociferous 7. (b) precedent 8. (a) volitive 9. (b) writhe 10. (b) ascetic Beauty of The Week Miss Ernestine Page, formerly of High Point, North Carolina, is now living in Washington, D. C., where she is a popular as well as very beautiful photographer’s model. She was chosen at one time as queen of the “Capital Classic,” the annual football event which is held in Washington each November.