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Chicago, Cook County County, Illinois
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On October 25, 1936, the South Side Democratic League honored Mrs. Bertha Siemon at Hotel Vincennes in Chicago for her civic work aiding destitute Negroes. Prominent attendees and candidates advocated for Negro leadership in the Democratic Party.
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The Roosevelt For President So. Side Democratic League gave a dinner and a gala affair at the Hotel Vincennes. Sunday, October 25, 1936, at 2 p. m. in honor of Mrs. Bertha Siemon, who is president of the German-American Democratic Women of Chicago, and many other political and civic organizations, and who has come to the rescue of many destitute Negroes.
The affair was chiefly attended by those who are outstanding in their respective field. The attendance was made up of some of the most representative people of Chicago among whom were Mr. Nathan K. McGill and his charming wife, well known and renowned publisher of Chicago; Dr. George W. Prince, famous child specialist, a graduate of Northwestern and the University of Vienna; Attorney Benjamin A. Browning, well known real estate expert; Attorney J. Russel Brown, associate counsel of the law firm of Browning & Brown, Attorney William G. Bennett, food inspector for the City of Chicago; Dr. A. H. Stith, prominent dentist; Rev. Frank A. Lawry and Rev. and Mrs. Al Thompson, Mr. George W. Wilson, realty operator, Mrs. Maude L. Giles, Attorney Eldridge, Attorney Imogene Drigermon, Mrs. Willard Payne, successful sausage manufacturer, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Ward, florist, Mrs. Laura B. Griffin, former Democratic precinct captain, Rev. B. F. Jackson, Mrs. Daisy E. Parks, former Democratic
MRS. BERTHA SIEMON
precinct captain, Mrs. V. Mrs. John J. Pullor, Jr., Mrs. C. H. Smith, Mrs. Mabel Barnett, beautician, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Dillingham, Mrs. J. Redmon, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Mr. F. Valdevino, Mrs. D. George, Mrs. Bernice Farmer, Mrs. Carrie Nelson, Mr. Fred Lorraine, Mrs. George Sloan and son, Mr. Sampson.
Among the candidates who were present and who spoke, were the Hon. Judge Thomas A. Green, the Hon. Judge Thomas Dougherty, Gustave Brand, city treasurer, Hon. Edward J. Kaindl, county Recorder of Deeds, Hon. Horace G. Lindheimer, candidate for County Treasurer, Hon. John E. Conroy, clerk of the Circuit Court, Hon. Judge Michael Tremko, Hon. Paul Dryzalski, member of the Board of Tax Appeal, Mr. Phillips, president of the Hungarian-German-American Democratic organization, Mr. Kroska, Hon. Mrs. Anna Crethman, member of the Sanitary District, Mrs. Joseph Ceynova, and Miss Helen Patricia Flannigan.
It was apparent that these people present advocated Negro leadership in Negro district in the Democratic party and that they, the Negroes should not be identified exclusively with any one major party, and that their best interests can be better served by affiliation with both parties.
The dinner was a great success and enthusiastically attended thanks to the astuteness of our well known toastmaster, Dr. John J. Pullen.
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Hotel Vincennes, Chicago
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Sunday, October 25, 1936
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The Roosevelt For President South Side Democratic League held a dinner honoring Mrs. Bertha Siemon, president of the German-American Democratic Women of Chicago, for her aid to destitute Negroes. Prominent Chicagoans attended, including publishers, doctors, attorneys, and clergy. Candidates spoke advocating Negro leadership in Democratic districts and affiliation with both parties. The event was a success led by toastmaster Dr. John J. Pullen.