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THE INFORMER, Saturday, Oct. 24, &94I
Hester House
Yiss Vla VULams Weds To Expand
Page 4
Seaman 1-c Sred Staggs
Program In ‘45
The pougnam ef the Julia C. Hes-
Honorees At Sigmas Meet At Home
Joint Party Of Soror Camilla Brown
The marriage of Miss Viola Doro- Mrs Sedberry, Corley Neyland Sr., moon wan greatly expanded
thy Williams, daughter of Mrs. Mrs. Rosie Neyland Todd, Mrs. Gut- im 1985 according to the plan rec-
Emma N. Kemp, to Seaman First tina Gunnels, Taylor Kemp, Pit cminemndied by the director and ap-
Class Fred Staggs, son of Mr. and Charles L. Clayton, Curry Lee pmoxes by me executive board at
““ “"* * €4 ' Douglass; uts tot meeting. Steps toward this
Mrs. Wesley R. Staggs, was solemn-
ized Thursday, October 12, at the
home of the bride's parents. Rev.
N. C. Crain read the marriage
expanded peugram have already
beem ttakem as the employment of
vows.
Traditional wedding music was
played by Rudolph H. Alexander,
cousin of the bride.
The bride, given in marriage by
her step-father, Taylor Kemp, wore
• gown of white satin with fitted
basque which flowed into a flow-
Mri. Viola Lewis, Miss Jacqueline _
Gunnels. Miss Charlotte Gunnels two aamiumnu statr members and
Miss Norma Jean Blacke of Okla-
. .y the cigamiizattion of two departments
homa City, Miss Bessie Thelma about corlieted I
Kemp. Rudolph Alexander, Ray-
mond O Baker and Herbert John e -
. . The merest department organized
Lyles Jr‘ is that of Fire Arts. This phase of
Soror Parham
ing train. Her veil of illusion was
caught with orange blossoms. She TT
carried a bouq uet of white carna - 7 0Y n H oetoce
tions. DIlle A 2U0RCOO
the work will encompass crafts,
arts, music appreciation and book
reviews People will be encouraged
to use tihe facilities of the Houston
The Alpha Lambda Chapter of
Museum of Fine Arts and special
parties to visit may be arranged.
The Hester House Sunday evening
hour will bring together music and
book lowers fioorr recitals and reviews.
Three orfitt groups are now under
Miss Bessie Thelma Kemp, step-
sister of the bride, was her only Sigma Gamma Etho sorority met at way, ome of which is adult and two
attendant. She
Henry Allen 001Wo as
groom as best man E O A E cmeetor
N E ‘
the bride wore a dress of rose Deice ENT ALTESSTOO HETTERE Pad uN efucemam 54 me DEL work com- H
and a corsage of talisman rose the FoundDay program ien miitre at its ougamization meeting. __- *
A reception honoring the couple Es a rouram wi Other tiham girls" club activities, this Seaman 3 e ROSCOE GIBSON, sen of Walter Gibson, 2430 Davis
was held immediately following the . . . , Novembe depaittmentt will aim to organize the street, and Mrs. Etta Roberts of 1385 Colorado, sends greetings to his
ceremony. The following guests mothers auto ciubb groups and every many friends from somewhere in the South Pacific. His address to OCK
were registered: Sgt. and Mrs Her-The following sorors were pres- mettiherr will he cmmtacted at regular 3/e, Gro. Pac. 6-N&A, e/e FPO, San Francisco, California,
man King and son. Rev and Mrs ent A. Ben- imerwalls “ the girls work direct-- -------------------------------------—
N. C. Crain. Fred C. Williams, Pfc jamin, Lola Fance, Juanita Nick- or.
and Mrs. Frank Neyland, Mr. and erson. and Ruth Marie Catchings
Mrs. Edward Foster, L Pratt. Mrs A delightful menu was served by
Jimmie Hill Jones. Mrs. Fred Rai- the hostes The next meeting v ill
bold. be held at the home of Soror Juan-
Mrs. Henry Barnes, Mrs J M ita Nickerson, 4602 Sharon street.
Jelly. Mrs. P. H. Borden. Mr and November 6.
P.6
The home of Miss Matie B. Cun-
ningham was the acene of a joint
birthday and borne coming party
honoring Mrs. Johnnel Daniels, Miss
Erma J. Fantop and Cpl. Willie B
Cunningham.
Delicious refreshments were
served and different games were
enjoyed throughout the evening.
Guest enjoying themselves were:
Mrs. Gloria L. Brown, Luvenia
Washington, Cleo Grays, Agnes
Gama Sigma chapter of Sigma
Gamma Rho sorority held its sec-
ond meeting of the month at the
home of Soror Camilla O. Brown,
4805 Lyons avenue Saturday eve-
ning. ______
The final plans for the observance
of Founders’ Week, November T-
14 were completed. On November
8 the sorority will observe Found-
ers’ Week at the Houston College
Bragg, Freda M. Wase, Lee Anna
Harris and Johnel Daniels; Misses
Ethel Dunson, Gladys Fantop, Erma
Fantop, Rosella Daniels, Theresa
Bragg, Mattie B. Cunningham, Lula
Belle Hunter, Edward Ford, D. M.
Attaway, Pinac Attaway, Luther
Murphy, Roy Williams, Cpl Willie
B. Cunningham, Albert Walton,
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cunningham,
Mr. and Mrs. Cordell Calbert, and
Mr. and Mrs. Eadie R. Malone.
Mrs. Alberta Francis and baby
son returned to their home, after a
visit to Crowley, La., to see her
mother and friend, Mrs. Reuben.
Mrs. Francis did not see Mrs. Reu-
ben as she was visiting in Houston.
was enjoyed by all in attendance.
The lesson was taught by Rev. Al-
exander. Black board illustration by
J. W Ballard, who is chairman of
the program committee of the Ma-
Master Collins
Has 4th Birthday
for Negroes, having as their theme
for the evening “Bettering Com-
munity Life.” November 12, the
sorority will worship at the Con-
gregational church on Live Oak for
the morning service. From 5-7 p.
m. Sunday, November 12, a Pa-
triotie tea will be given at the
home of Soror Edwards, 4919 Lyons
avenue. The public is invited to
each of the affairs.
We are happy to have Soror Hol-
land from Alpha Gamma Sigma
chapter of Langview. Texas, trans-
ferred to us. Soror Holland seems
to be a wide awake Soror.
Louise S. Johnson was initiated at
candlelight ceremony. Soror
Johnson is a graduate of Tillotson
Beauticians Aad Barbers Take Notice
You can now buy all sizes straightening combs. Marcell irons.
Single and double burner electric iron heaters, Gaa burners, hair
pins, bobbie pins, hard rubber combs, vibrators. Oster electric
clippers parts and plates, hand clipper plates, double duck. Red
Imp, C-mon and many ether high grade razors both German and
American. Shears, Tweezers and many other hard to get items and
other Beauty and Barber supplies.
WRITE:
Morgan Barber & Beauty Supply Co.
212 East Erwin Street
Tyler, Texas
Orgamiizattiimm of the boys' work
department willl be completed when
the mewuloes" director arrives next
mommiih tro assume his duties at Hes-
ter Hire
Ji is ihyperd that through this ex-I
pairriled poogam. lfester House may
be of greater service in its future
program.
THE DUKES AND SWEET-
HEARTS CLUB met in their regu-
lar mesttiimg at the home of Felix
Hodlees, 300021 Francis avenue. The
meeting was opened by the chap-
lain: Nr Ima Brackins, with song ___
SOCIETY
CLUBBING
and prayer. Dues were paid The THE PROGRESSIVE MATRONS
president tiheem took charge. Busi-CHARITY CLUB met at the home
mess w.:s discussed and all mem- °f Mrs. Samantha Thomas, 215 Gray,
bers were ankedi to attend meet- Sunday, October 21. The meeting
ing re-guilorily. The next meeting was called to order by the pres-
ident. Plans were completed for
willll be thelkd at 3019) Simmons.
Canmeve Eknddiie, reporter.
"FALL CLASSES”
IN BEAUTY CULTURE, COOKING, SERVING, TAILOR-
ING, SEWING, CLEANING & PRESSING, SHOE MAKING-
REPAIRING, AND OTHER TRADES.
3 to 6 Months to Finish — Diplomas Issued
Jobs Secured or We Will Assist You in Opening Business
Dormitory Accommodat ions, Reasonable Rates
Trained Hands Are Never Idle
WALIS - HAMMOND TRADE SCHOOL
U. S. Government Approved Vocational Rehabilitation Inst.
: 2619 DOWLING ST. • HOUSTON, TEXAS • BEACON 3-2719
the Harvest Song festival which
wil be November 6, at East Bethel
Baptist church. The public is in-
vited to attend. The next meeting
sonic lodge
THE BRAESWOOD SOCIAL
CLUB met at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert White, 2358 Bluebon-
nett street with the president pre-
siding. Plans were discussed for a
cocktail to be gvien in the future.
Ten members were present.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarkson.
Mrs. Elnora Clarkson, reporter.
.....______, _______.______i Hayes is matron and Night and
discussed by owners for the im-Gale Chapter of which Mrs. San-
provement of their shops. After ders is matron. This joint meeting
meeting a delicious menu was was called by the Grand Deputy
served. The next meeting will be
street. Many business points were
held at the hame of Mrs. M. J.
Richmond, 5319 Perkins street
THE NEGRO FLORIST CLUB
vited to attend. The next meeting was entertained by two of its mem-
will be held at the home of Mrs. bers October 18, Maurice Sheulford
‘ Eula Jackson, 3132 Gray.
and Henry Watson, at 3213 Sauer.
Mrs. Bessie Mae Sexton, reporter. Delicious refreshments were served.
------Milam Windon, L. Martin Ross,
THE LADIES OF VALHALLA Jo Doswell, Willie Pearson, James
met at the home of Mrs. Joseph Roe, Miss Rita Oreaboe, Mrs. Mar-
Mayer, 4407 New Orleans with Mrs. cia Ivory, Maudry Lee Smith, and
Mayer as hostess. Devotion was led Mrs M. J. Sidney formed the club
personnel. The next meeting wlil
be held November 18, at 3229 Lyons.
by Mrs. Ruth Mayer. Roll was
called and dues paid. Plans were
completed for the pre-Halloween
cocktail party to be given at the
Chamber of Commerce soon. Po-
All members are asked to be pres-
ent.
keno was played for the prizes.
Mrs. Effie Gilmore won first prize. AND WALLS AND HAMMOND
Mrs. Armandia Ramsey won booby. TRADE SCHOOL club were enter-
The hostess served a delicious menu tained at the home of Mrs. Ella
with cold beer. All members were M. Fuslier, 2519 Ennis, Tuesday,
present except two. The next meet October 17. Among the guests were
ing will be at the home of Mrs. Miss Ianthia Walls, daughter of
Armandia Ramsey, 2304 Webster, Mme. Walls, formerly of Houston,
All members plcase be present. . now of Oakland, Calif. Miss Hilda
Mrs. Joseph Mayer, reporter. Delhoussa was also entertained at
---this meeting.
WALLS
BEAUTY COLLEGE
WorrmAn’
mill.
STUDIO DIVAN
THE HOME MAKING INDUS- -----
TRIAL. SEWING CLUB met Thurs- THE GARDENIA GARDEN
day, October 19. at the home of CLUB met at the home of Mrs. S.
Mrs. Armalee Williams, 3202 Hol- O. Graham, 2305 Davis street, Oc-
man with Mrs. Williams as hostess, tober 22 Mrs Willie Davis, chair-
Devotion was led by Mrs. M. Har- man of the program committee,
ris. The meeting was called to order discussed the care of pot plants.
by the president, Mrs. Bettie Por- Readings by Mesdames Esper Ran-
| ter. Busincs wEs discussed. The dle and Marnie South were enjoyed
roll was called and dues were paid by all The club's new member is
A delicious menu was served. The Mrs. s Lloyd. The hostess served a
next meeting will be held at the delicious menu. Guest for the eve-
home of Mrs. B. Porter, 3403 Reeves, ning was Mrs. Rona Lacy The next
Mrs. A. Wi liams, reporter.
HINT
EO0NC.
• Hardwood Frame
• Spacious Bedding Compartment
• Coil Spring Co Instruction
• Steel Hinged Mechonism
• Beoutiful Tapestry Covering
• Opens Into a Full Sized Bed
BOOKCASE
Solid Hordlwood
Consitiuicttiron
Walmul or Maiple Fimish
Cam Also Be Used far Tier
Cabinet or a What-Not
Makes am iideal Gift
(0 #”T
uinituhe Cornparuy
201 W DAI TAS AVE • ONE BLOCK WEST OF MEMORIAL
DASEAD AV E. HOSPITAL w DALLAS AT BRAZOS
2107 DOWLING ST. . NEAR GRAY AVE
3402 DOWLING ST. • NEAR RIVERSIDE TERRACE
THE VICTORY CLUB NUMBER street
meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. M. L. Green, 4721 Market
Master J. D Collins III, indeed a
I Beau Brummell, the son of Mr. and 2
Mrs. J. D. Collins II. on Sunday. Oc-, ---
tober 22nd, 5 p. m. at the family college. She, is a teacher in the
residence, received his guests in a Houston Public schools. Her hobbies
very suave manner, on his fourth are journalism and dramatics.
birthday. Soror Brown ushered the sorors
The lawn soon became the center into her dining room where the
of attraction as the birthday party lace covered table carried out the
took a festive celebration of the Halloween motif and a lovely
Hallowe'en motif, in games, confec-luncheon. Sorors enjoying the hos-
tions and noise makers; the con- pitality of Soror Brown were Sorors
turned witch appeared so realistic Edwards, Boliver, Clinton, Holland
that most of the children were un-Ramsey, Agnew, Davis, Carter
able to recognize the paternal grand-Johnson and Bradford.
mother, Mrs. A. J. Collins. |
A service of ice cream, cookies,. The next meeting will be held
and the candle lighted birthday cake November 4 at Soror Mary S. Car-
in play land, consisting of swings, ter, 4734 Sharon street Soror Ram-
see-saws, handle bars and etc., was sey, basileus, is urging all members
enjoyed by the following: Masters
Joseph Nickerson, Mark Noel Qualls.
Richard Leonard Moore, Edward
Lee Davis, Ronald V. Guess, Johnnie
Brown, Jr., Randolph Andrews, Al-
fred Batiste, Jerome Lowe, and
Misses Donna Lucia Guess, June La-
vern Grant Eleanor Ruth Edwards,
Soror Brown ushered the sorors
to be present at this meeting
- ■
Arthur Marie Moore, Carolyn Nan
Mims, Beverly Jo Mims, Deloris
Brown, Earnestine Batiste, Sallie
Marie Wright, Loyce Elain Collins
(Little Sister).
Adults present were: Mesdames
Edwards, Qualls, Guess. Davis,
Moore, Mims, Wright, Foster. Bed-
BUIL
: TANC
THE VICTORY CHAPTER 1M Moore, Mims, Wright, Foster. Bed-
O E. S., F. and A. M. met Friday soe. Maxwell, Dubose, and Miss M.
night in a joint meeting with St. Viola Butler.
Martha Chapter 76 of which Mrs. ------------
Patron, Fred Reeves, for the pur-
pose of forming unity between
the chapters. In this meeting our
Grand Deputy Patron initiated
three new members for Victory
Chapter 164 of which Mrs. Mabel
Reeves Is matron and three new
members for Night and Gale Chap-
ters of which Mrs. Sanders is ma-
tron.
We are working hard for the
100 membership and we are sure
we will have them by the time for
the Grand Lodge.
We are planning on having an-
other joint meeting wtih St Mar-
tha Chapter 76 next month and
by meeting with them twice we
do hope to form more unity be-
tween the chapters for “Together
We Stand, Divided We Fall.”
Miss Hope J. Ranson, repoiler.
MINUTE LADIES CLUB met at
the home of Mrs. Ognetta Jackson.
The meeting was opened by the
chaplain. The president then took
charge. Plans were discussed for
a social for the members Friday
night at the Cuney Homes audi-
torium. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Marie
McCullough.
A. Brewer, reporter.
ONE met Sunday evening, 5:30 p.’ ---
m. at the club loom, 1118 Wilson THE WOHELO SOCIAL CLUB
street. After the routine of business heid their regular meeting at the
the president, Fred Reeves, asked home of Mae Bell Ruthy. Plans
each member to take part in the for the dance which will be given
war chest in as much as the presi- soon were discussed. Dues were
dent is the captain over the Fourth paid. Refreshments were served by
Ward Negro division. The Victory the hostess The next meeting will
Club number one has given $25 be held at the home of Lucy Taylor,
of their $400 quota. The club will 1613 Benson. Apt. 3.
meet the seco nd and fourth Sun-
CHARITY SOCIAL CLUB meet-
ing was called to order by the
president with spiritual songs and
prayer. Bible verses by all. The
house was then opened for busi-
ness. Quite a few members were
present. Rev. Cry and his staff of
committeemen made special report
on the chicken supper. Mr. Hopkins,
one of our faithful members, who
has been on the sick list, was able to
be present Sunday.
The president is asking all mem-
bers to be present at the next
meeting. Visitors are always wel-
come.
R. L. Palmer, reporter.
day of each month. Henry Moon
is the new member.
Carrie Fisher, reporter.
THE HUB CITY Lodge No. 81
met with the Northside Antioch
BEAUTY SHOP OWNERS CLUB Baptist church 1811 Stevens street,
held its meeting at the lovely home to help the Sunday school in a
of Mrs. Ira Lee Bolden, 5527 Orange cooperation program. The program
THE LORD'S AND LADIES SO-
CIAL CLUB held their regular
meeting on Tuesday night at the
MU1
Surprise Party
Fetes Son
Take good-tasting tonic
many doctors recommend
Catch cold easily? Links? The quickly?
Help tone up your system! Take Scott’s
A surprise birthday party was Emulsion—contains natural A &.D
given in the home of Mr. and Mrs. 7-LLL 1
Lance Andrews Sr. for their son, RAR=E
Lance Andrews Jr. Saturday night, a dhpeetButoday-Andrussists.
October 21. at 1417 Capron street.
After playing bingo, Chinese
checkers, spinning the bottle and
many other games, a delicious menu
was served to the following guests:
Misses Betty Jean Tevis, Dorothy H.
Jackson, Clara B. Jackson, Iza Mae
Malone, Charlie Mae Andrews, Tom-
mie D. Franklin, Clara Griffin, La-
von Martin, Myra Andrews,
. ' SC TTS
1 EMULSION
Mary E. Breda, Dorothy Breda,
Tee Esther Franklin; Messrs. Rich-
ard Martin, Herman. Roger Burrell,
Rueben, Emerson Fair, Percy Fair,
Morgan Brown, four cousins of the
honoree and Lance Andrews, Jr.
Walls-Hammond to
Hold Graduation
Exercises Sunday
The baccalaureate and commence-
ment exercises of the Walls-Ham-
mond Trade school will be held
October 29. Baccalaureate sermon
at 11:00 a. m. at the Lyons Temple
Church of God in Christ, 3820
Lyons avenue, Speaker, Bishop A.
B. Williams.
Commencement exercises at
Mount Carmel Baptist church. Ruth-
ven and Valentine streets. Rev. R.
T. Bingham will deliver the ad-
dress.
You are cordially invited to at-
tend these exercises as special guest
of the senior class.
Rites Held For 1
m and girls
may get wanted relief
from functional periodic pain
Cardui is a liquid medicine
which many women say has
brought relief from the cramp-
winena ne*E strain
Meres how nt may help:
1.Tken like a tonic, it
A should stimulate appe-
tite, aid digestion,”
thus help build resist-
ance for the “time” to
come.
..Started 3 days before
your time", it should
uee helprelieve pain due
.5 to purely functional
1027 periodic causes.
anTry Cardui. If it helps,
you’ll be glad you did.
% CARDUI
Eugene Dean HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR
Eugene Dean, husband of Mrs.
Valorie Dean, died October 7, at
the Memorial hospital from injuries
home of Miss Ruby C. Johnson, 3007
Bell Ave. Devotion was held. The sustained on his job September 18.
roll was called and dues were A native of Eina, Texas, the de-
paid. Members were then dismissed.
All members are asked to be pres-
ent at the next meeting.
Mrs. Cacania Oles, reporter.
ceased had lived in Houston for a
number of years.
Funeral services were held at
2 p. m. from Mt. Zion Baptist
church. Survivors are: his wife,
Mrs. Valorie Sullivan Dean, moth-
er, father, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Dean; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma
Ervin and Mrs. Rosa Diggs; two
brothers, William Dean and Thom-
as Dean Jr., and one niece, Mrs.
Mildred Robinson.
Attending the funeral were
friends from Edna and San An-
tonio, Texas. Interment was in
Paradise cemetery..
STAEF WITH A CLEAN SCALP
Remove loose dandruff! Enhance the
beauty of your hair and give it a new
brilliant life-like muster.
Mrs. Annie Laurie Montgomery____. ___
is ill at her home, 1519 Oneil street, BEE-DEW EIGHT WEEKS RAW
and has been for the past two weeks
All of her friends are wishing her a
speedy recovery.
AND SCALP TREATMENT
BEE DEW SPECIAL U-GLO
BEE DEW SCALP cut
BEE DEW PRESSING OIL
BEE-DEW SHAMPOO SOAP
son. *■ for $2.05 including Federal Tax
Send no cash Pry postman $2 05 plus
postage when the package arrives.
* W , went* offer. Ne
Mrs. Virginia Reuben and i____
Willie Lee, sister and nephew of
Mrs. Annie Laura Montgomery and
friend of Mrs. Marjorie Mae Hen-
derson, returned to their home Mon-
day night, after spending a while in
the city with her sister during her
illness. Mrs. Henderson also went to .... __
Galveston, where she will visit her DETROE L MICHIGAN, DEPT. ■•
aunts. I 705 E. FOREST AVENUE
Bec-Dew Cosmetic Co.
Williams-Stagg Wedding Solemnized
The wedding of Miss Dorothy of Jack Tates. The groom is the Charles Clayton, best man: little
Williams and Seaman Fred C. son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stages Henry Allen Oates, ring bearer: the
Staggs, was solemnized recently at of Orange, N. J. In the picture of bride and groom and Miss Bessie
the home of the bride's mother, the wedding, shewn above, reading Thelma Kemps, bridesmaid.
Mrs. E. M. Kemp. Mrs. Stages is from left to right, can be seen: Pfe. —Staff Fete by Sid
ja Houston product and a graduate. *
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