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Story June 28, 1941

The West Virginia Digest

Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia

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Dr. J. A. Kennedy announces committees for the 25th anniversary American Tennis Association championships at Tuskegee Institute, August 18-23, 1941, listing chairpersons and members for various roles including housing, entertainment, and publicity.

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TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala. - Dr. J. A. Kennedy, president of the Tuskegee Tennis club and chairman of the local tournament committee, announced this week a partial list of committees which have been appointed to serve in connection with the twenty-fifth anniversary of the championships of the American Tennis association which will be played on the championship courts at Tuskegee Institute, August 18-23, 1941.

Dr. F. D. Patterson, president, Tuskegee institute, is announced as ex-officio chairman, and Charles G. Bevans as secretary.

Those who will head important committees are: Captain Walter J. Love, regulations and parking; Edward H. Adams, ball boys and grounds; Warner Kennedy, umpires' chairs, measuring stick, etc.; Capt. Charles Ecton, Mrs. Jessie Parkhurst Guzman, housing; G. W. A. Johnston, George C. Busby, prizes; A. Freeman Bradley, entertainment; Guy R. Trammell, transportation; Dr. H. F. Davis, score cards and draw sheets; Lloyd Isaacs, tickets; Edward W. Ramsay, cards of admission; Capt. R. S. Darnaby, entries, press and publicity; J. H. Palmer, general information; Dr. J. A. Kenney, general health; Mrs. C. G. Bevans, refectory; Mrs. Christine Evans Petty, ushers; Mrs. Amelia C. Roberts, reception; Mrs. Jessie H. Abbott, chairman of entertainment for juniors; Richard B. Collins, score boards and match schedule boards; P. H. Polk, photographer.

Partial list of the membership of the various committees, which includes the following persons, was also announced by President Kennedy: Entertainment - Mrs. Catherine Motion Patterson, Mrs. Lilla Washington Lee, Miss Dura Davis, Mrs. John W. Chenault, Mrs. Phala Harper Kennedy, Mrs. C. L. Horne, Mrs. W. S. Allen, Mrs. Juanita C. Dobbs, Miss Mentha Glenn, Mrs. Inez Harper Pitts, Mrs. Lottie Younge Waddell, Mrs. Rowena Hunt Brackin, Mrs. J. J. Peters.

Housing - Mrs. Addie D. Long, Miss M. L. Syrette, Mrs. E. C. Cooper, Miss L. L. Clopton, Mrs. Adelaide Foster, Miss Eleanor Henderson, Miss Grace Dorsey.

Information - Miss Cora O. Fant, Miss Sara B. Howell, Larry Robinson, Mrs. Laura Crayton Buck, James W. Bryant, Miss Jessie Beasley, Mrs. Pearl Hunt.

Secretarial Staff - Mrs. Bobbie Clark Baber.

What sub-type of article is it?

Tournament Announcement Committee Organization

What keywords are associated?

American Tennis Association Tuskegee Institute Tennis Championships Tournament Committees 1941 Event

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. J. A. Kennedy Dr. F. D. Patterson Charles G. Bevans Captain Walter J. Love Edward H. Adams Warner Kennedy Capt. Charles Ecton Mrs. Jessie Parkhurst Guzman G. W. A. Johnston George C. Busby A. Freeman Bradley Guy R. Trammell Dr. H. F. Davis Lloyd Isaacs Edward W. Ramsay Capt. R. S. Darnaby J. H. Palmer Dr. J. A. Kenney Mrs. C. G. Bevans Mrs. Christine Evans Petty Mrs. Amelia C. Roberts Mrs. Jessie H. Abbott Richard B. Collins P. H. Polk

Where did it happen?

Tuskegee Institute, Ala.

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Key Persons

Dr. J. A. Kennedy Dr. F. D. Patterson Charles G. Bevans Captain Walter J. Love Edward H. Adams Warner Kennedy Capt. Charles Ecton Mrs. Jessie Parkhurst Guzman G. W. A. Johnston George C. Busby A. Freeman Bradley Guy R. Trammell Dr. H. F. Davis Lloyd Isaacs Edward W. Ramsay Capt. R. S. Darnaby J. H. Palmer Dr. J. A. Kenney Mrs. C. G. Bevans Mrs. Christine Evans Petty Mrs. Amelia C. Roberts Mrs. Jessie H. Abbott Richard B. Collins P. H. Polk

Location

Tuskegee Institute, Ala.

Event Date

August 18 23, 1941

Story Details

Announcement of partial list of committees and members appointed for the 25th anniversary championships of the American Tennis Association, including roles for regulations, housing, entertainment, and more.

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