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PAGE FOUR
THE INFORMER, SATURDAY, MAY 20, 1939
CLUB NEWS := PERSONALS
SOCIE
THELMA ALLEN, Editor
CLUB NEWS . . - PERSONALS
THE INDEX
• . , The social scene shifts this week and we find the “Sweet Girl” gradu-
ate, and may we add, the “Ambitious Boy Graduate” taking the spotlight
in Houston. Nowadays graduates are facing an economic revolution that
ur will put a severe test on their abilities as well as their determination
C: to succeed in life. Only those who solve the present economic puzzle
sewill remain above the common level.
vepn Unlike the graduates of a few years ago who had the routine jobs
: awaiting them when they came out of school; todays graduates must “Find
. a way or make one if they are to survive.
2 The primeval code “The survival of the fittest” is the code that ap-
plies to the young men and women of today. Realizing this the schools
and colleges are continually changing their curriculum and replacing
many elective subjects with subjects that will prepare the students to live
son rather than exist in their respective communities.
rotgr-We hope for each and every one of them success in whatever field they
: choose, whether it be routine, or new and untried fields.
The baccalaureate sermon for the Houston High Schools will be held
—-Sunday, May 28 at 11 a. m. at the Buffalo Stadium. The commencement
exercises will follow Wednesday night May 31 at 8 p.m. at the Buffalo
Stadium. Jack Yates will conduct its class day exercise Monday. May 29
at 1 p. m. in the Yates auditorium. Wheatley's class night, which is in-
vitational, will be held in the Wheatley auditorium Monday evening, May
, 29 at 8 p.m. Booker T. Washington's class day will be held Tuesday,
s May 30 at 1 p. m. in the Washington Gym.
vahm Houston college for Negroes will observe the following schedule for
dh Its commencement exercises. Thursday, June 1, class night; 8:15 p. m.
.in the Yates auditorium. Sunday, June 4, Baccalaureate sermon, 5:30 p.m.
"on Yates campus. Monday night June 5 commencement exercise at 8 p.m.;
the place where the exercise will be held will be announced lated.
Harper Junior High school will hold its closing exercises Tuesday, May
30 at 8 p. m. in the school auditorium. The senior class, the largest in
the school’s history, having 54 students, will present at that time a drama
Lcentitied “The Queens' English Rebels". The elementary department of
- l the school will present an operetta “A Day in Flowerdom” at the school,
Friday, May 26.
n ————
.Audis Mothers who have sons and daughters in Houston were very proud of
edthem on Mother’s day. Many of them were honored with flowers during
the observance. Among them were: Mmes. E. O. Wilson Sr., and E. O.
Wilson Jr., Mrs. L. J. Haller, Mrs. Frank McCray, and Mrs. Queenie Stew-
art William Sweeney Jr. wired his mother, Mrs. A. J. Jackson of Galves-
* ton, a bouquet of flowers. C. N. Ferguson and sister, Mrs. Emma Collins-
"Pratt sent a basket of flowers to the Bethel Baptist Church in memory of
’ their mother, the late Mrs. Harriet Ferguson.
4 "N A couple of the writer's friends were honored with birthday celebra-
- Utions recently. They were Mrs. Alice Dorsey who was honored by friends
" on her birthday, Monday May 8 and the “old mastero” Billy Worrels who
quietly celebrated his birthday last Thursday. Of course Billy's age was
a closed secret but the party was good.
• . Apparently the romance between Miss Henrietta Walton and O. B.
Richardson is patched up again for they were all smiles walking arm and
adarm on Milam street last Monday night.
biot We also saw Mrs. W. M. Gale, one of our well known matrons this week
.p and joined with friends in welcoming her back home. She had been
_ in Dallas at the bedside of her niece. Mrs. John Tatum who underwent
% an operation in a hospital there.
r Prominent on the social calendar for Sunday May 21 is the second
annual flower service which the Gleaners club is holding at Trinity
, East Methodist church at 4 p. m. A special program will be rendered at
L. this time. Mrs. Fred Hatcher is president of the club and Mrs. Tillman
H. Henderson chairwoman of the program committee.
saw On Thursday, May 25, the students of Douglass Elementary school
" will present "Snow White and Her Dwarf Friends" at the Yates audi-
, torium. The time is 8:15 p. m.
1 Members of the Charity Social Club are very busy preparing to cele-
• brate their tenth anniversary Sunday, May 28 at Brown’s Chapel. The
program will begin at 3 p. m.
* -
1. With the calendar for May and early June crammed with activities,
- we are. sure to be seeing you socially.
ST. NICHOLAS HAS
BANQUET
The St. Nicholas First Parish
Banquet given on May 14. for the
benefit of the building fund under
the auspices of the willing workers
was a gala affair. Seasonal flowers
added to the beauty of the color-
. fully decorated hall. Speakers for
, the evening were R. R. Grovey, C.
Minor, Father Szuhy, Father Mc-
Carty, Prof. G. 0. Sanders and
-oRather Schappert.
* SUNSHNE GLEE CLUB
. The Sunshine Glee Club held its
regular meeting at the home of the
' ′ president, 2206 Bastrop. The mem-
.bers. of the Glee Club are as fol-
* slaws: Mmes. A. R. Brooks, Virla
2-Furouch. Jones, C. Anderson, Miss
1 Ellen Cooper and Mrs. Rubbie Tay-
for.—Elnora L. Dockey, reporter.
LAMAR SOCIAL CLUB
Members of the Lamar Social club
. are requested to be present at the
next meeting Friday night. May 19.
erat the home of Mrs. I. B. Germany,
2= 1515/Nelson Street Very impor-
netant business to discuss.—Mrs. Alice
-. Beckham, reporter.
"Save* HOME MAKERS
oh The Merry Home Makers club
wo met at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Leroy Dave, 7520 N. Main, Wednes-
— day, May 3. A program was made
rut for the activities of the club for
the next .six months. The hostess
“‘ ' served a delicious menu.
AMr. and Mm. Nathans home, 704
30th street was the meeting
Mice’for the Merry Home Makers
Wednesday, May 17. The presi-
dent Mrs. Dave in charge of the
meettag. Mrs. Robinson, chaplain,
# conducted a very good devotional
a exerciser. The instructor, Mrs. Jes-
8 sie Nathan taught a good lesson
2 on making and selecting salads,
X then a very good orange and pear
a salad was ‘made by the club.
* "Mrs. John Patterson brought in a
" order for four aprons, which was
# filled at once.
CELEBRATE 17TH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
■ Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Clarence held
Open House Tuesday night in ob-
servance of their seventeenth wed-
ding annivercary at their residence
1109 Dart street. The refreshment
table was covered with a silver
cloth and centered with a silver
bowl of red and pink roses. The
large wedding cake on one end and
the silver service on the other com-
pleted the arrangements.
On the center of the polished sur-
face of the dining table was an ar-
rangement of pink and purple
blossoms in a crystal container from
which pink satin ribbon extended.
They were caught by sprays of
spring blossoms.
Casting a soft glow over the scene
were lighted purple tapers in crys-
tal holders.
An appertizing menu was served.
Assisting in hostess duties were:
Miss Dorthea Clarence and Mrs.
Pearl Nurse. Mrs. L. Green played
soft music during the affair.
A short program was rendered in
which the following persons took
part: Rev. M. Pierson and Rev. Abbe
Martin of New Hope Baptist church,
Rev. S. P. Baker of Hill Zion Bap-
tist church, Mr. Anderson, Beacon
Light quartet. Mrs. Willie Gordon
and Walter Westbrook. Mrs. Hollo-
way served as mistress of ceremon-
ies. The couple received many val-
uable presents.
One hundred forty-five guests at-
tended the celebration.
Caldwell, reporter.
THE FIFTH WARD WOMEN’S
CIVIC CLUB
The Fifth Ward Women's Civic
SA
CAVALIERS
(Gay Cavaliers held their reg-
teekly meeting at the home of
Swearington, 206 East
The meeting was open-
th the president Earl Hender-
wjKarge. Plans were made
liscussed for the election of
or this purpose3irchFmfyw
ficers. A meeting was held
y. May 14 for this purpose,
next weekly meeting will be
at the home of our advisor,
Helen Swearington. Ike Mae
Club La Rue Is
Setting For
Insurance Dinner
The beautiful Club LaRue in the
Pilgrim Temple, gave the setting
last Monday for a dinner given by
the various insurance companies
here, in honor of the visitors attend-
ing the Negro Insurance Week Con-
vention, May 8 through 15.
The representatives of the insur-
ance companies, both local and out
of town, utilized their after dinner
time dancing to the soft music play-
ed by the arthophonic.
Those in attendance were: Dallas:
O. B. Johnson Jr., C. Crisp, I. S.
Davis, R. McFarland, C. O. Moore,
Mrs. E. B. Payne, F. W. Spencer;
Ennis: Mrs. Carrie Gaston; Fort
Worth: M. R. Lester, T. H. Dixon;
Austin: T. Johns, R. W. Webber, J.
E. Clemmons, Miss T. H. V. Hart;
Beaumont: W. R. Gordon, J. Allen;
A. J. Maryland, Port Rrthur; H.
Blount, Jasper; Mr. and Mrs. Char-
les Wright, Nacogdoches; Mrs. E. H.
Johnson, Corrigan; Mrs. C. E. Hoyt.
San Augustine; Eddie White, Luf-
kin; E. Burley, Tyler; H. N. Colley,
Henderson; H. G. Joseph, Marshall;
W. SuUivan, Tyler; H. R. Carter,
Longview; J. C. Roseberry, Tyler;
Houston: J. P. Brown, E. L. Frazier,
Chas. A. Shaw, Mrs. Chas. A. Shaw,
J. H. Murray, Mias V. L. Smith,
Miss Fayrene Johnson, Miss E. M.
Simon, Mrs. B. L. Penn, Miss T. J.
Coruthers, W. B. Hooper, E. J.
Walker, E. W. McCullough, A. Stev-
erson, C.: H. Gray, Mrs. B. Hard-
. man, P. Paige, C. Cone, S. Brown,
i .J. E. Horton, Mrs. G. Jones, Mrs.
, ' T. Allen, R. T. Brown, T. Barnes.
< Mrs. W. B. Hooper, Timpson; Miss
B. E. O’Neil, Timpson; Miss John-
1 son, Corrigan; L. Barrett, Nacogdo-
i ches; M. Fortune, Beaumont; M. Mc-
Donald, Houston.
1 The club is under the management
of Mrs. Henrietta Johnson and John-
nie Miller.
NEWS OF N. A. A. C. P.
YOUTH COUNCIL
The top picture shows Miss Bernice Reed “sweet girl" graduate and birthday honoree, who was feted by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kennard W. Reed with a gala party last Friday eve. The young maiden has done
outstanding work in her school career being a graduate of the mid-winter class of Yates high and an honor
student at the Hughes Business College. Miss Reed is the youngest member of her class at the college.
The lower picture shows a group of her guests present for the party. —Staff Photo by Carter.
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YWCA' Garden
Club Selects
Contest Winners
The Y.W.C.A. Garden Club
made an excursion tour Monday
afternoon, visiting the yards and
gardens of its members. The group
met at the home of Mrs. Viola Bur-
ton, 2431 Davis street and after a
brief business session the hostess
served a delightful fruit punch and
cake. After inspecting the garden
the group visited the gardens of Mrs.
M.E. Jennings at 1701 Pannell St.,
Mrs. A. •. Bowie at 3225 Berry;
Mrs. George Kemp at 3007 Webster;
Mrs. J. E. Jackson at 3036 Webster;
Mrs. B J. Covington at 2219 Dow-
ling and Mrs. Jones, 1208 Chambers.
A vote was taken on the best
yards from the standpoints of ar-
rangement, care, beauty and condi-
tion of plants. Named in the order of
winners were Mrs. Kemp, Mrs.
Burton, Mrs. Parrott and Mrs. Cov-
ington, however, all gardens re-
ceived high praise.
The club will hold its annual
flower show on Sunday, May 21st at
the Y.W.C.A. from 2 to 9 o’clock
P.M. A cordial inviation is extend,
ed to the public to attend. After the
show the flowers will be sent to
the Negro hospital and the Negro
tuberculosis unit.
THE RED ROSE SOCIAL
The Red Rose Social club held
its weekly meeting at the Lavera,
Wednesday night May 10 with the
president in charge.
The meeting was opened with the
singing of the club song. Plans were
discussed for a dance that is to be
given at the Downtown Grill soon.
One member was added to the club.
Short remarks were made by the
members.—Jessie Mae Carter, presi-
dent; Milton Fields, reporter.
■ emumededseyrtao ohw |
Kindergarten
To Conduct
Exercises
Mrs. Emma Lou Johnson who has
operated a very successful Kinder-
garten school, will have her com-
mencement exercises Friday, May
19, at Mary Oliver Baptist church,
2800 McGowan street.
Those completing the Kindergar-
ten course are—Boys: Henry Toland,
John Hill and Clayburn Smith.
Girls: Martha Ann Jordan, Con-
nie Louise Muse, and Clara Lee
Sledge. , ■
mundson street Sunday.
WEDDINGS
QUIETLY MARRIED
Mrs. Rosie Guy and Leo Manuel
were quietly married at the home
of the bride, 3213 Orange street,
Thursday evening April 27 at 8:00
o’clock with Rev. Green perform-
ing the ceremony. The couple left
immediately for Galveston for a
short honeymoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Manuel will leave
for San Antonio, Texas in Decem-
ber where they will make their
home.
WEST END NEWS
Jamesc Lenued of 2116 Patterson
left Saturday night for Brenham.
Texas where he spent Mother’s Day
with, his mother, Mrs. Sophonia
Vanns and sister, Mrs. Sullester
Calloway and a host of relatives
and friends. Mr. Lenued returned
home Monday night and reported a
pleasant stay.
LAMAR HOTEL
NIGHT MAIDS
ENTERTAINED
Willie Franks added a delightful
hospitality to the Social calendar,
when he entertained the Lamar. Ho-
tel Night Maids with a small lunch,
eon at the residence of Willie Wil-
liames, 1013 Edward street
Mrs. Carter Charles and Mrs. Ray-
dell Coley served as hostesses.
Luncheon was. served in Italian
style from a board graced by sprays
of white carnations and queen lace
pale pink tapers burning in silver
candelabra at either end of the ta-
ble cast a soft light about the room.
A variety of spring blossoms pro-
vided decoration for the dining
room. Dainty white satin ribbons
drapped the wider wall space on
either side of the living room were
enormous mirrors reaching from
floor to ceiling.
In the corners of the room were
contrasting drapes of alternating
Nile green and cream, rose satin.
A handsome lace cloth covered
the coffee table which was center-
ed with a floating arrangement of
yucca blossoms in a low crystal
bowl. Pale pink tapers burned at
each side of the centerpiece and
pink sweet peas were used through-
out the living room.
Those enjoying the hospitality
were Misses Adell Warren, Willie
Mae Handcock, Messrs Walter West-
brooks, J. H. Bowman, Alvin Steele,
Arthur Robinson, Neland R. Davis,
Earnest Clarence and Harry James,
R. Clarance.
Graduation Activities
Lead Social Events
On Week's Calendar
Again we are caught in the so-
cial whirl which accompanies the
graduating season. With graduating
and pre-graduating parties, lunch-
eons and dances filling the calen-
dar, the younger set will keep Sepia
Houston busy attending the many
affairs given in honor of the gala
occasions well up in June.
JUNIOR-SENIOR “PROM”
Prominent on the calendar for
this week was the Junior-Senior
"Prom” given by the Franklin
School of Beauty Culture at the
Downtown Grill, Monday eve. In
angala spring setting in which the
colors of the school, (pink and
green) were artistically blended, the
twenty-eight graduates and their
guests made merry.
At the entrance stood the heads
of the school, Mr. and Mrs. J. H.
Jemison, extending a cordial wel-
come to all their guests. Lovely
young faces of maidsns clad in •
gorgeous array of beautiful gowns,
laughed in happy companionship
with their escorts as they danced to
the music of Dee Johnson and his
orchestra. Horns and confetti kept
the fun of the evening to top-notch.
Attending the dance were a num-
ber of beauticians from out-of-town
who are here for the city-wide
Beauticians meet. Among them was
Mrs. J. C. Burton of Corpus Christi,
Texas.
Among the large number of Hous-
ton guests attending were Misses
Iola Franklin, Eddie B. Shavers,
Byrd Lawshee. Johnese Durden, Le-
lia Belle Jones, Hazel McCoullough,
Richie Blount, Thelma Quarrells,
Katherine Simon, Ruth Navey, Ruby
Lee Seals, Odelia Skinner, Mr. and
Mrs. Phillip Scranton, Ruth and
Willie Belle Hatcher, Nettie Powell.
Miss Virgus Jones, social chair-
man and Mrs, Davis of the Fifth
Ward unit have completed plans for
another of their unique house par-
ties, Friday, May 19, at the home of
Mrs. Davis, 2108 Whitty street.
Dancing will be the feature of the
evening. Miss Ardelia MiUer, finish-
ed vocalist, in the school of Holly-
wood, California, will be one of our
many talented members in our glee
club. Misses Hazel B. McCullough,
Addie Lee MoDaniels,Veda oEstta
Jacksonand Mary Stansberry.
Merrs. William Gayles, Roy L -Hop-
kins, John Lewis will be members
of our band. Buy a membership for
81.00 no other dues are connected
and join us. Visitors are always
welcome.
. Birdie Wilson, Tyrone Hunter; Mes-
srs. Roy Leeland Hopkins, C. B.
Davis, Jermiah Harrison, Joseph
Gipson, Warren Smith, S. P. D. Bow-
les, Herman Smith, Isaac Murray.
Dr. C. L. Lattimore, Robert Allen,
Rettig Portis and Willie Williams.
BIRTHDAY-GRADUATION PARTY,
A color scheme of pink and blue
was carried out in the decoration
when Mr. and Mrs. Kennard W.
Reed honored their daughterr, Ber-
nice with a graduation-birthday
party Friday night at their home,
3436 Calhoun.
Huge clusters of Pink carnations
tied with pink and blue ribbons were
artistically arranged “ in the living
room. In the dining room where
the young hostess presided, pink and
blue Larkspur were in profusion
at vantage points and the serving
Masons Adopt
The Glee Club and band is in a
answer to our pubUc’s request so Wactorn Stars
please lend us your upport. Meet DOstCTT 08019
with us every Wednesday night, 8:30
P. M. at the Odd Fellows Temple.
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. F. W. Logan
are assisting President Hopkins in
the contest sponored by the Senior
Branch.
-PERSONAL NOTES
Mr and Mrs. Ennis Lindely and
club held its first meeting of the children of 2105 Patterson, are from
month, Friday, May 5, at 4 p. m. a pleasant vacation spent with Mr.
with Mrs. L. A. Simpson as hos- Lindley's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
tess. Old and new business was Mark Lindley of Anderson, Texas,
discussed. Utility bills authorized while there they also visited Mr.
paid at the club’s location, 1318 and Mrs. Emmett Smith, Mrs. Lind-
Worm, where a WPA school is ope- ley’s parernts.
rating were as follows: Water, #1.00 1
Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Smith.
Gas, $5.92. | Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Smith.
The club’s thrift drive which is Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore and Mr.
well under way was endorsed by and Mrs. James Smith, accompa-
the city federation of Women's club nied by Albert Ames, visited their
of which this club is a member and perents Mr. and Mrs. Sol Johnson
a partial report indicated quite an of Willis, Texas Mother’s Day. They
interest awakened among the sup-' reported an enjoyable trip,
porters.
The next meeting will be held Fri-
day, May 19. All members are
urged to be present—Mrs. L. F.
Simon, reporter.
FRIENDLY EIGHT ART
The Friendly Eight Art club met
Thursday May 11 at 3012 Francis,
with the president in charge. Five
members were present After a
thirty minute business session, a de-
licious menu was served.
Mrs. Evelyn Amerson of Old
Washington, Texas is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Ida Lewis at 1709
Edwards.
Rev. B. T. Alexander, pastor of
Brown’s Chapel worshipped . and
preached at St. Paul AME church,
Sunday, May 14 at 3:30 p. m.
Mrs. Claude Mosely, member of St.
Paul Senior choir. Mrs. Britton
formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., and
Mrs. Evelyn Amerson of Old Wash-
ington, were dinner guests of Mr.
The president is asking all mem-
bers to be present at the next meet-
ing, Thursday, May 18th at 3818 _
Brant.and Mrs. J. W. Hubert, 1720 Ed-
ACE HIGH SOCIAL
The Ace High Social club held
its regular meeting at 1207 Erickson
with Miss E. Thomas. Miss B. M.
Fisher acted as hostess. Miss Thom-
as was ill. The club regrets the ill-
ness of so many members. Mrs.
Boyd and Mrs. Porters have been
on the sick list for some time, the
club hopes for them a speedy recov-
ery. The Ace High club is going on
its three month vacation until Sep-
tember 7.—Mrs. E. Thomas, report-
The Ace High Social club held
its regular meeting with the vice-
president, Mrs. Cherie Norwood, in
charge. After meeting the Van
Courtlandt club joined with the Ace
High and a delicious menu was
served, after which they all went to
the dance given by the Ladies of
Vahalla and Paramount where an
enjoyable -evening was spent.—Mrs.
E. Thomas, reporter.
CHARITY SOCIAL
The Charity Social club held its
regular meeting Sunday afternoon
with the president in charge. Six
visitors were present. Mrs. Norvell
Turner of Galveston, a very faith-
ful member was also present.
The club will render a musical
program at New Pleasant Grove
church. Rev. McCraw, pastor, Sun-
day evening May 21, at 3:30 p.m.
The club will celebrate its 10th an-
niversary Sunday May 28 at Brown's
Chapel, 3200 Washington Ave., at 3
p.m.
All members will meet at 3209
Center St., and march around to the
church. So please be on time. Rev.
Luke Palmer, president; Mrs.
Thrash, reporter.
BETHEL SUNSHINE
Bethel Sunday School Sunshine
club held its sixth annual Mother’s
Day program Sunday May 14. Mem-
bers who appeared on program
were: Rosa Bell Hines. Anna Raye
Blacknell, Odessa Mae Upchurch,
Maxzine Sutton, Kathlyn Reese,
Catherine Jones, Margaret McCree,
Gloria Fleeks, Winifred Knight, Se-
lina Collins, Fredonia Woods, Oscar
Livingston, Louis Johnson, Thomas
Hines, Moses Marshall, Anna Bell
Blacknell, Martha Mitchell and
James Mitchell, Jr.—Mrs. Leon
Hines, Sponsor and leader.
CIRCLE NO 12 OF ST. JOHN
Circle No. 12 of St. John Baptist
church on Bastrop at Gray, Mrs. M.
Barber, president, sponsored a grand
musical on Monday night First they
had a wonderful Bible drill. The
women won. Those taking part on
the program were Alene Branch,
Greater Zion Female Quartet, The
West sisters and the Sunshine girls
(white). After the introduction of
officers of Circle No. 12 a collec-
tion of 838.12 was taken.
We appreciate the cooperation of
the different circles. St. John Bap-
tist church on Dowling, members of
New Guide Baptist church and
Greater Zion Baptist church.—Mrs.
M. Barber, president, Mrs. Rosa
Members, please notify us when
ill. C. W. Moore and W. Gayles,
members of NAACP and I.L.A.,
1331 are attending a convention in
Corpus Christi.
BAPTIST WOMEN’S CITY UNION
The Baptist Women’s City Union
met at St. Luke Baptist church.
Rev. F. L. Dickey, pastor, Monday
May 8.
The committees present made a
unique report. Rev. H. O. Scott
preached a wonderful sermon. The
subject was “The Word.”
The next meeting will be held at
the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church in
Fifth Ward. Rev. H. O. Scott, pas-
tor.
The president, Mrs. William
Sykes, asks that all presidents be
present at the meeting.
Mrs. B. Swazey, secretary,
Mrs. J. E. Ford, reporter.
EXECUTIVE MEETING
The executive meeting of the
Women’s Baptist City Unions will
meet June 5 at the residenc of Mrs.
C. N. Love, 1409 Arthur.
Mrs. L. E. Sayles, chairman, Mrs.
M. H. Jones, assistant chairman;
Mrs. J. E. Ford, assistant, secre-
THREE Beeston May 15 HRCA
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. O.
Wilson, 2102 Stewart street The
hostess served a delicious two-
course luncheon.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Joe Hamilton,
1411 Capron,
Mrs. David Lowe, president.
DOEB8 CLUB
The Doers club met Tuesday, May
2 at the home of Mrs. Rubye John-
son with Miss Beatrice Washington
as hostess. After a brief business
meeting the club members rendered
a program, afterwhich delicious re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Alberta McGriff, reporter.
SUNSHINE GLEB CLUB
The Sunshine Glee club met at
the home of the president, Mrs. A.
R. Brooks, 2206 Bastrop, Monday.
The vice president, Mrs. M. Rich-
ardson conducted devotions. Jim-
mie Johnson is back with the club.
After meeting, cake and ice cream
were served.
The next meetings will be held at
the home of the president, May 15
and 17. • 1
Mrs. V. Furlough, reporter.
Lucas, secretary, Mrs. N. C. Crain,
General president, Rev. N. C. Crain,
pastor.
On April 28, the True Level
lodge of F. A. M. along with the
Pearlie Gate Court No. 98, of the
Heroines of Jericho took unto them-
selves another group of Sisters, the
Burnett chapter No. 266 of the
Eastern Star Lodge, of which Mrs.
R. L. Easter is Matron and Brother
Anderson Worthy Patron.
The Sisters of the Eastern Star
were cordially welcomed by Broth-
er Porter Smith. Brother R. L.
Isaacs made the adoption and Sis-
ter R. L. Easter the response from
the Burnett Chapter 266. Remarks
were made by Sister Johnson of
Pearlie Gate Court No. 98 of the
Heroines of Jericho and presented
to the Burnett Court a beautiful
gold crown in which stars are to be
put to shine. The responsibility of
an adopted order to the fraternity
was explained by Brother L. L.
Lockhart, Grand Deputy of the
Masons. Closing remarks were made
by Brother Jackson. Worshipful
Master; Brother Scott, Sister Scott;
Sister Smalley, Sister Strand and
Sister Jackson, representatives of
different chapters of the Eastern
Star and Heroines of Jericho made
remarks also.
A lovely banquet and reception
was held afterwards by the Pearlie
Gate Court and True Level Lodge.
Brother S. T. McNeil was Master
of ceremonies. The entire Body
closed with the song “Bless be the
tie that binds."—Francis Durden
reporter, Burnett Chapter No. 266
of Eastern Star.
SPRING SPRITUAL
CONCERT
The Spring Spiritual Concert pre-
sented by the Chorus and Usher
Board of the Sunlight Baptist church
Wednesday night, was one of unique
beauty. The stage arrangement was
beautifully done by Mr. and Mrs.
C. E. Turner.
A St. Augustine grass carpet
crossed the platform and fern and
roses formed arches across the stage
and around the banister. Floor
lamps were placed at various points
on the stage.
The chorus and Glee clubs formed
semi-circles in the center, with the
ladles wearing dresses of pastel
shades and corsages of sweet peas
and ferns.
At the appointed hour, Miss Rosa-
lie Chambers raised the baton and
the beautiful old southern air of
Steal Away to Jesus was rendered
by the chorus a capella style.
Particularly pleasing to the au-
dience were the numbers, "My Da-
sire” by Mrs. Velma C. Crockett,
“Swing Low Sweet Chariot” by the
chorus, “Whispering Hope and Thy
Servant’s Prayer. Amen” by the
Girls’ Glee Club and “Eternity with
Me ” by Mrs. B. J. Shepherd.
Rev. J. N. Byrd, pastor of Greater
Mt Olive Baptist church, San On-
tonio, was an out of town guest for
the occasion. I
The concert was under the di-
rection of Miss Rosalie Chamber#
and Mrs. E. W. Wiley was the Fin-
table which was covered with necrus
lace cloth held as a centerpiece, a
spray of cornations and ferns. The
birthday cake which stood on one
end of the table was covered with
icing and topped with pink candy,
sweet peas and pink geometric fig-
ures. Delicious refreshments were
served.
For those who chose to play games
as the evening’s diversion, the broad
specious lawn adorned with gaily
colored lights and attractive garden
furnishings provided an inviting at-
mosphere.
The young hostess was a typical
sweet girl graduate, attired in a blue
taffeta gown, in pastel shade, thim-
med in pink.
Guests were received by Misses
Ada H. Ferguson, L. V. Pope, Loyee
Pleasant, and Cloeteal Coleman. As-
sisting hostesses were Misses Char-
lene Ferguson, Mary Alice Arm-
stead, Hattie Blunt, Myrtle L. Evans
and Mary Allen Chatman.
Presiding over the guest beek was
Miss Janie L. West. The honoree
received many lovely gifts.
Miss Reed, a Mid-winter graduate
of the Jack Yates High school is
very popular in Houston school and
social circles. She is a member of
the James Weldon Johnson Literary
club, the Marlows Dramatic club
and the Yates High Glee club. Miss
Reed is also an honor graduate of
the Hughes Business school and the
youngest member in her class. The
young lady Who is a music student
of the P. O. Smith School of Music
will eriter Prairie View in Septem-
ber. "
Guests were: Geraldine Juliette
Edwards, Pearl Johnson, Marnie L.
Tobin, Annie Mae Price, Erma J.
Galloway, Inez Thompson, Ester Gal-
loway, Eva Jones, Janie Lea West,
Alberta Jones, Lavonia Pope, Louise
Allen, Charlene N. Ferguson, Doro-
thy Ewing, Ada H. Ferguson, Doris
Chatman, Patsy Bell Brooks, How-
ard Reed, Mary Alice Armstead,
Johnnie Bledsoe, Marguerite Hayes,
Matthew Hayes, Cloteal Coleman,
James Greenwood, Otelia Quarrels,
Zack Spears, Loyce Pleasant, V. L.
Pleasant, Agatha McElroy, John
Sweatt, Racheal Hooks. Charles
Johnson, Georgia Lee Coleman,. Ed-
ward Starks, Hattie Blount, Julius
Scott, (Myrtle Evans, Allen Swin-
son, Mary Ellen Chatman, Charles
Weston., Melva Williams, Melvin
Cross, Birdie Lee Williams, George
Reedy, Jewell Cheney, David John-
son, Mattie Antaine, Norman Cavitt,
Ross’ ’ Douglass,’ John SToleyo Guess,
Charles Cavitt Percy Jones, Bishop
Dilfon,"Harold Spears.
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LUA NOTES
NEWS OF LOCAL 1881 N
The meeting of the ILA local 1331
was opened by. the president. Broth-
er C. W. Moore. Prayer was. offer-
ed by Rev. R. Mittchel. Y
The delegates from the ILA con-
vention returned Saturday, / May 13,
and made a very honorable report.
The ILA Silvertone band, played
for the program given by the Acre-
age Home Civic Club at the High-
land Heights Annex school on May
3. *
The program was well attended,
and was enjoyed by all '
A surprise party was given by
Mrs. A. Moore Monday, May 15. A
number of brothers and friends re-
ported a lovely time.
The. vice president, Brother John
A. Lewis gave an informal party
Wednesday, May 10. celebrating his
birthday.
We are urging all members to
buy the Informer Weekly. Any
member Wishing to insert news see
your reporter.—Bro. John A. Lewis.
ENTERTAINS BUSY BEE
SOCIAL * s
Mr. and Mrs. Shields Ponder, 722
Lakin street, entertained the Busy
Bee Social club Monday evening.
The house was lovely, with seasonal
flowers. The dining table laid with
a beautiful white linen cover was
centered with a bowl of roses and
fern. A delicious repast was served..
Games were played, all present
expressed the sentiment of a “Gala"
afternoon. T
___Members present were Madams
William Ponder, Bettie Maxcey, An-
nie ’B: Maxcey, Katherine Anderson,
Richie M. Fields, and Miss Lala O.
Anderson; also Stanley Fennell add
Shields Ponder Sr. Visitor# enjoy-
ing an evening of fun with the Busy
Bees were Mr. and Mrs. G. Howard.
Mrs. Shields Ponder Sr., and Sam-
uel Fields
The club invites all American
Woodmen and friends to its next.
regular meeting Monday evening.
May 22, at 8:30, at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Perry B. Mitchell. 1118
west Street-Mrs. William Ponder,
president; Min Lala O. i Anderson
secretary; Mrs Richie Mae Fields,
reporter.
HONORED ON MOTHER** DAY
Mrs. Nora Glenn was honoree at
* lovely dinner on Mother’s Day at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby
Glenn, 3406 Sampson. The dinner
was largely attended by members:
of her family. They were Mr. and
Mrs. John Glenn and family; Mr
and Mrs. William Lee Robbins and
family, Mrs. Annie Mae Washing-
ton. Miss Gertrude Glenn and Mrs.
Nettie James.
SNOW WHITE
I HER DWARF FRIENDS/
YATB8 HI . MAY 25, 1939 Z
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