The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 48, No. 72, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 3, 1943 Page: 5 of 16
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THE INFORMER. SATURDAY. APRIL 3.1943
PAGE FIVE
SERENADING
THE NEWS
BY TED WILLIAMS
Miss Ora Nell Stokes And Wedding Group
WHITE HOUS
By TED WILLIAMS
(Pvt. Conrad Clark, stationed
at Camp Wallace, who formerly
was a feautre writer on several
of the Nation’s outstanding news-
papers, has just returned from a
trip bark East and Ma agreed to
be our guest writer for this
week.)
Dear Ted
After a trip of more than 3900
miles that took me through more
than 7 states and the District of
Columbia, the writer returned to
a more "normal" life at Camp Wal-
lace, Texas.
Among the many changes noted
in six months, was the complete
turn over of Washington to the
"foreigners” including the states of
Georgia, Texas, New York, and the
other members of the 48 legion,
A visit to the new women s dor-
mitory for government employees
was one of the most enjoyable to
the writer, and among those stay-
ing at the "Dorm'' were the Misses
Havana Simon and Ruth Shannon,
former employees of THE IN-
FORMER.
Visiting the many different
branches of the Government agen-
cies, showed a distinct increase of
the women employees, at least six
to every male employee.
Women cleaners now man the
trains and the stations, both white
and colored, and at the junctions,
women oil the trains, as well as
sweep the tracks.
Members of the fourth estate vis-
ited were Ted Poston, now at the
Office of War Information, Al
White, at the Dept, of Agriculture,
Louis Lautier, in the office of the
acting civilian aide to the Secre-
tary of War, Truman Gibson, and
Ernest Johnson of the Urban
League, N. Y. City, now with the
ANP.
Visits were also made to Judge
William Hastie, latest winner of the
Spfngarn Medal, the office of Pub-
lic Relations, Pentagon Building,
located in Arlington, Va., the Wash,
ington Afro-American, Pittsburgh
Courier. Washington Tribune, and
GLAMOUR PLAN HAS
INSTANT APPEAL
Follow this plan thousands are using.
Before retiring cover your face with
Black and White Cleansing Cream. Re-
move it, and off comes dirt and make-
up, too Next, pat on Black and White
Cold Cream. In the morning wipe it
off Easy, isn’t it? Use Black and White
Vanishing Cream as a beautifying pow-
der base. At all toilet counters, 256.
BLACKWHITE
BEAUTY CREAMS
Howard University.
Secretary of Dr Mordecai John-
son, (President of Howard- Univer-
sity) Dr. Nabritt. sends regards to
Mr. Carter Wesley and Jimmie
Walker, secretary ot the local Elks.
Two nights after being in the
District, the writer was an eye wit-
ness to one of the city's biggest
raids in many a year, at a local
hotel a raid that netted more than
a score of colored soldiers.
The raid was under the personal
supervision of the Chief of Police
and a General, and reading the
list of those caught in the raid, was
a “who's who” in anybody's social
register.
The raid has helped to open the
eyes of the people of the District,
of the necessity of a U. S. O. for
the colored soldiers, a necessity
that the writer is very well ac-
quainted with.
More than a year ago, this soldier
was the only colored representative
of the Press, with a gathering of
more than 50 at a tour of Fort
Meade; Md., sponsored by the USO
authorities, who were then attempt-
ing to acquaint the public of the
need cf USO's.
Stopping over in St. Louis, Mo.,
last week, the writer found the
city’s only colored USO Center
closed for the evening, and thus
was obliged to wander around the
city for more than 4 hours, to await
“train time.”
A word of praise is necessary to
the city of Houston, for its very
fine USO, which is under the di-
rection of Mr. Spivey and Mrs.
Theo Harris. This Center is open
24 hours a day, and nightly soldiers
can always find a place there to
sleep. It is very sad, but true, such
a place cannot be found very eas-
ily in many a state or city for the
colored soldier.
Ted, before saying thanks for this
opportunity, may I urge all your
readers and their friends, to con-
tribute very heavily in this year’s
Red Cross Drive.
I could write paragraphs and
paragraphs of the reason why, as
far as the Red Cross benefits the
colored soldier and his relatives,
but to go into this details, would
be going behind official doors. Suf-
fice it to say, let us all give, and
give willingly, for in giving to the
Drive, we are actually investing to
protect our beloved ones at home.
Thank you and "30." ,
Mmes. E. N. Bouldin and Eugena Pol-
lard spent a very pleasant week in Cor-
pus Christi, Texas visiting their husband
and brother, who to an Office Cook, let
class in the navy. They were highly en-
tertained by the USO club girls and
enjoyed a very delicious dinner with Mrs.
Thelma Dewitty, who is teaching in that
city.
Misa Mary Alice Johnson, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of 1703 Victor,
a candidate for graduation from the
Booker T. Washington high school this
spring, is being honored with pre-gradu-
ation entertainments. Among them is a
tea planned by Mrs. Milton Pruitt.
Miss Ora Nell Stokes and her wedding group when she became the
bride of Mr. Pressley Thomas. Reading from left to right: PAUL OREEN.
ODIS LINSLEY, MAMIE WILLINGHAM, EUGENE WHITE. PRESSLEY
THOMAS, ORA NELL STOKES, CHARLES FORD and WILLIE MAF
HORNBUCKLE. The wedding took place March 14, 1943, at the Church
of God in Christ, 33rd and Compton streets, Los Angeles, California.
CORECTION
Under the picture of CpI Raphael Flix
in the issue of March 27, it was erron-
rusly stated that the couple would soon
be celebrating their 10th wedding anni
versary; It should have been their fourth
anniversary.
vau
tes
u b
ember
A party was given at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Cooper, 2814
Tuam Ave., Sunday, March 28, by
the Leisure Hour Social Club in
honor of Mr. Charles L. Brown who
is leaving for the armed services
April 1. The guests are as follows:
Rachel Campbell, Hortense Green.
Odell Jones, Mildred Stearemy,
Evelyn Clifton, Caroline Clifton,
Isabella Johnson, H. G. Griffin, Ida
Mae Merriwethers, Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Earl Pope, Alvl Alexander,
Mrs. Willie M. McCoy, Sallie Wat-
son, Estell West, Mrs. Thelma Lee,
Vivian Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. W.
H. Page, Jr., Thelma Lee Jones,
Arthur Lee Gould, Mr. and Mrs.
Huery Thomas, D. P. Taylor and
Roosevelt Fitzgerald.
Horace Cunningham, Sam Rob-
erts, Bessie May Clay, Joe Spiller
and Joe Burrough.
The club members wore their
club colors which are red .white
and blue. Everything was carried
out patriotically.
Mr. Brown was presented with a
gift.
Zeta’s Give
Linen Shower
Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi
Beta sorority gave 8 linen shower
for the Houston Negro Hospital last
week and it was highly appreciat.
ed..^e linen was presented by
Basileus Princella Milligan and
Soror Percy Williams, one of our
elementary school principals.
CELEBRATE SECOND
ANNIVERSARY
Cpl. and Mrs. Laney Julian of
4602 Orange Street celebrated their
second anniversary on March 22,
1843, with a supper.
The guests were served a delici-
ous and palatable menu at 8 p.m.
The couple received many beauti-
ful gifts.
Cpl. Julian, who is stationed in
North Carolina left Monday, March
29, for his post after spending a two
weeks furlough in the city.
YOU’LL LOOK OLDER TOMORROW
Color Zour GRAY HAIR Td
Brown Home Is
Scene Of Silver Tea
The beautiful silver tea given
Sunday, March 21, at the home of
Mrs. O. L. Brown, 1503 Wipprecht
Street, was a very gay affair.
The lace covered table was cen-
tered with a large bowl of cut
flowers which enhanced the beau-
ty of the occasion.
Mrs. Flemming poured tea and
was assisted by Mrs. I. Thompson.
Among those present were: Lit-
tle Miss B. J. Terry, R. Terry, Jr.,
Mrs. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Freeman, Mesdames A. Johnson,
Mrs. Lucy Tinsley, Gladys Wil-
liams, Mrs. Laverne Parks, Crecy
Young, Theresa McIntyre, I. Eas-
ter and N. Jiles.
The tea was a club affair.
HIDE GRAY HAIR
IN 2 EASY STEPS
Mrs. Mamie Johnson of 1106 Robin has
returned from Marshall where she was
called to attend the funeral of her brother.
Rev. Emerson Driver of Lan-
caster, Texas, spent a few days in
the city last week visiting relatives.
He is the grandfather of little Joe
Louis Driver.
Along The M and P Lines
Brakeman E. Dudley is on the
job again, and his co-workers are
very glad.
Brakeman B. G. Morant is still
on the sick list.
Brakeman H. Davis is on the
job after a brief ilness.
Has anyone seen Brakeman Wil
lie Hicks since he layed off be-
cause of illness?
All districts are very busy these
days moving the yellow cars.
Willie Hodges won a job in the
valley and can’t get relieved.
There has been a number of
changes in freight service recent-
ly. Brakeman Foster Hines has
gone back to the middle district
and E. Alexandria has gone on
15-16, Houston to Brownsville.
A. Winston has vacated No
11-12 for 60-61, between Kings-
ville and Houston.
Brakeman C A. Johnson is on
the job again after being off be-
cause of death in his family
Brakeman James Loften of the
north end' and L. Warren of the
middle district are still on the job.
W. Adell, W. Austin, Sam Bur-
rell and Co. lungs are still going
strong.
Retired Brakeman Will Baldwin
is still in the city.
L. Allen and Co., also A. Nelson
are still enjoying the passenger
train service.
Brakeman Thos. Jones is off on
business, while Tom Milton is fill-
ing in on 590-591.
Brakeman A. Horn is stil preach-
ing on the first and third Sun-
days.
Brakeman Floyd Cobb is still
contending that the middle divis-
ions are still the best.
There is a cab on the 1267.
Brakeman Dave Jackson has
gone back south.
The M. P. red caps report fine
business.
In The WAACs
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Party Honors
Mrs. M. J. Kennard
Mrs. Mary Jordon Kennard was
honored with a formal birthday
party given by her husband, Mr.
Alfred Kennard, at their residence,
3009 McIlhenny, Monday night,
i March 29. The living room was
A .beautifully decorated with lillies
A and chrysanthemums.
A The birthday cake was a beauti-
A ful white and pink one. The hon-
a oree wore a beautiful black chif-
fon evening dress with red acces-
sories.
Refreshments were served. The
guests were: Messrs. and Mesdames
Otis Morris, Conell Fair, Morgan
. Malone, L. D. Wooden, Henry Jor-
don, Freddie, Edna Harper Roy,
Gussie F. Hart and William Addi-
son.
MISS DORIS LEE GREEN Is one of the fifty-nine WAAC’s to leavve
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for training. Miss Green is a member of Mt. Vernon M. E. church, also
member of the Junior choir, taught Sunday school In the primary dept.
She was a graduate of Phillis Wheatley High school, class of '41 also
graduate of the Catley Business college. She is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Greent Sr. of 2824 Retta street.
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