News of Hill City, By Allen R. Reddick, May 4,1946

BLACK BUZZ NEWS SERVICE
The Pittsburgh Courier Archives
James S. Robinson, Jr. Project
Pitttsburgh PA.
July 4, 2010
The following article by Allen R. Reddick staff reporter for the Pittsburgh Courier titled "News of Hill City" appeared in the Pittsburgh Courier on May 4, 1946.

News of Hill City
By Allen R. Reddick
The staff and citizens of Hill City deeply regret the death of Benjamin Harp. Ben as his many friends learned to call him was practically a fixture in the Municipal Building. He was kind and friendly to all and he was loved by all his children who came to Hill City. Appointed to the position of House Detective, Ben did a very good job. We shall miss Ben a great deal. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 2, at 2:30 P.M.
The staff and citizens wish to congratulate Jesse Owens on his birthday, which was Wednesday May 1. We hope Mr. Owens has many moore, for he is a man of many talents and the kind of person we like to have around........ The Military band is ready to begin drill rehearsals.
McKelvy Field will be used as parade ground. These boys have come along way since they organized in December. Too much credit cannot be given to band director Raymond Harris. We sincerely wish we could find more men like Mr. Harris, who would be willing to help children develop their talents.
The game room is becoming more popular every day. Mr. Williams and Miss Mabel Jackson are doing a remarkable job in initiating this part of our program... Director James S. Robinson has announced that the benefit show to held at the Stanley Theater on Sunday midnight, May 26 promises to be the show of shows. We hope to see all of our friends and our friends,friends in the audience. Director Robinson and Assistant director Williams have worked overtime during the past two weeks in an effort to avert racial strife instigated and agitated by a group of young hoodlums, who do not seem to understand the meaning of "Democracy."
In one case tension had spread to various groups all over the City, and through the tireless efforts of these two men that serious trouble was prevented. We have entirely too many young people who are willing to fight, but not willing to settle disputes diplomatically. We are proud of the work of Mr. Robinson and Mr. Williams and the City of Pittsburgh should be happy to have two such able men on its staff.
On Tuesday, May 7, the Junior Home Nurses under the direction of Mrs. Eunice Cook will present an original play at Hill City. These girls have written and directed their production and we should like to see a large audience present on Tuesday to encourage these youngsters. Incidentally, registrations are being taken for the next Home Nursing class, which will be started soon.