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FICTHN
THE INFORMER, SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1938
CLUBS-PARTIES-PERSONALS
S-O-C-I-E-T-Y
CLUBS-PARTIES-PERSONALS
Amateur Theatricals Slated For The Coming Week
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“Y” Publicity Committee
YOUTHFUL GROUP TO GIVE PLAY
Davis Club
Completes Plans For
To Present
Burney-Turner
Engagement
Is Announced
Group Plans
Program Of
“Lighthouse” Publication
The Publicity Committee of the Y. W. C. A. met Wed-
nesday afternoon to complete plans for the ‘Y" Lighthouse,
bulletin which will appear around February 18. The Staff
and its functions were named, as a final measure before
actual preparations begin.
, Mrs. G. O. Sanders, chairman of taught a very inspiring lesson, sub-
the Publicity Committee, presided, ject,„ "Christ Teaches How To
Tuesday, February 1, was set as the Pray. .. . .
deadline for receipt of news from The club took in these new mem.
all departments of the association, bers: „
Mrs. M. Rr Johnson, member of the Mrs. Hannah Leonard, J C. Can-
Girl Reserve Committee, was ap- nady, A. Cole, Miss Vanilla Wilby,
pointed to take charge of Girl Re- and Mrs. Novelette Williams.
* serve news. Book reviews and newsThe next meeting will be at the
from each department, humor, gen- home of M. Miller, 1008 Cleveland,
eral facts and a calendar will be Wednesday, January 26.
3-Act Comedy
“Beads on a String,” three-act
comedy, will be presented by the
W. Leonard Davis Dramatic Club
Announcement has been made of A
the approaching marriage of Miss (1TVTulCL IVACCL
Obelia Burney to Otis Turner, by
the bride-elect’s mother, Mrs. Ber- The Annual Meeting Committee of
tha Burney, 229 N. Fleming street, the Y. W. C. A., of which Mrs. B. F.
Miss Burney is a recent graduate Barlow is chairman met Monday,
January 27 at 8 p.m., in Harper of Booker Washington High School January 17, to make plans for the
Junior High auditorium. Governor and a devoted member of Greater year’s project.
Kerr, will take the lead i na dual El Bethel Baptist church. She is a The annual meeting will be held
role, as both “Bennie Davis” and member of the Y._W. A- and the
his sister, "Zezzalee Davis.”
Other students in the cast are
Margaret Smith, June Dixon, Carl
Mayberry, Iris Ward, Howard Wash-
ington, Shield Ponder, Glendell Ad-
dison and Charles Grays.
Mrs. E. D. Gonzales is directing
the youthful players in the presen-
tation.
___— -___- - _______at the Blue Triangle Branch Fri-
Junior Choir. Mr. Turner is also a day, February 18, at 8 p.m. Mrs.
graduate of Booker Washington and Harris Masterson, white, member of
a member of Greater El Bethel the board, and long-time volunteer
church, worker at Central Assn., has been
The betrothed couple is popular selected as the principal speaker,
among the younger group of Oak Mrs. Masterson is a well-informed
Cliff. The wedding will take place world traveler and exponent of
in June. world peace. She is at present at-
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Mrs. B. L. Johnson was named
business manager; Miss Vera M.
Rieras, editor; Miss Helen Johnson,
hurno reditor, and Miss Awilda
Holland,will contribute general
facts about the Y. W. C. A. Mrs.
Doris Wesley will develop the build-
ing section.
Those attending the meeting were:
City President
Mrs. Sanders, chairman; Miss Na-
dine Roberts, executive
secretary
of the association; Mrs. Henrietta
Speaks To
Garden Club
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CHARITY SOCIAL CLUB Hold Last Kites cottier
The Charity Social club held aCommittee members present Mon-
brief business session Sunday eve- E. vALSL: w day night were Mrs. Marjorie Ham-
House with President Luke Palmer For Willie Page mond. Miss Eula Mae Simon, Mrs.
ning at the Bethlehem Settlement ” Bertha Johnson and Mrs. Barlow.
presiding. Mrs. Alice McMillon was GREENVILLE, Miss.-
appointed pianist. Final rites for Willie Page who, A . A -
Committees appointed included passed away January 14, were con- Concord Church
Albert Willie Gradney, chairman, ducted Sunday morning at 9:30 a.
Peace Committee; Bob Pierson, m. from the parlors of Watson Fu. p , A1 1.
chairman Sergeant Committe; Mrs. neral Home. A short program, be- L resent Ulb
Asrline Alexander, assistant absent fitting the occasion, was presented
committee and Mrs. - Gussie Tarver, with Rev. Brown delivered the eu-
Concord Church
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The Usher Board of the Concord
time keeper, logy.
The club will sponsor a musical
Mrs. Mary Graves, president of
L. the City Federation of Garden clubs,
Johnson‘and Misses Mabel Dupree, delivered the principal address at
Cora Lindsay, Delores Mouton and Sunal," January 16 at sso p.mins
Vera M. Rieras. Mrs. Graves gave a list of sev-
-----oral inexpensive plants that would on me January zo. from left to right, bottom ro w, are
P.P. P P AUXTAMy met at make an attractive garden yet re- Steucy, "Rita Shannon;” Queen Wilson, “Olga Sumberg;” Irma rovey, “Laura;” Cleola Oliver, The regular bi-monthly meeting
the home of Porter and Mrs. J. P. andrA Verm ndoum and done for “Catherine;” Virginia Thomas, “Sophia Craig.” in the back row are: Clifford Young, pianist; Ernest of the club will be held Sunday at HOLDS MEET
Sample. Interesting papers were amateur gardners. She gave each Bowie, trum pet solo; Lee Roy Smith, “Mr. Justin Hollins;” Jefferson Owens, “John;” Wendell Tatum, theRethlehemn Settlement from
“Love^ Mrs Daves Lowe subject, month’s JOSnGraham "introduced the “The Guard;" Johnnie Brawn, “Dr. Ford;" Euge ne Addison, “Eugene Windsor J’ w to attend, as many important mat. HOUSTON, ex. —The Interracial
"Better Club Work for 1938." Re- speaker. Mrs. Frea D. Parrott pre- -——^^==^====^—— _^^^ "Retrennthend served. Vis- January tion. Dencon o. B. Roy of Concord
tor preached on, "How the Church itors are welcome. m. at the Y. W. C. A. extended a cordial welcome.
Can, Lose Its Spiritual Grip on Mrs. Charity Williams and Mrs. Mrs. James S. Crate and Mrs. J. Those who participated were:
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B. Y. P. U. was conducted at 6 CHURCH OF GOD - M. Johnso on the school traffic Woods, Miss Franceta Lavine, Scott
o’clock with the president in charge. Lockwood Drive, Rev. D. Duncan, Program. Mrs. Olivia Fuller re. Phelps, Mrs. R. N. Sutton, Mrs. L.
At the night service Deacon Ford pastor—Union meeting will be held ported on the Survey, and Miss M. Hemphill, Miss Lucile Humphrey
conducted prayer service. The pas- Monday night. . . Emmeline J. Rems on the T. B. and the Independent Glee Club,
tor preached on , “Man’s Extremity The Women’s Foreign Mission Nursing program.
Is God’s Opportunity.” The church will meet Friday night. J. H. Harmon gave a report on President Palmer made the clos-
was crowded with members and a,. Mrs. Duncan, wife of the pastor, the work done by the Negro Fed- ing remarks. Mrs. P. Barnes is see.
recuperating eral Writers project, retary of the Board.
Williams, employment secretary;
Mrs. M. R. Johnson, Mrs. B.
program Tuesday night,
at Old Pleasant Grove
nuary 25
Baptist
THE MARLOWE DRAMATIC CLUB of Jack Yales High school is presenting the play “Depend church, Clark and Sonti streets.
Me” January 26. From left to right, bottom row, are Ruth Thompson, “Prompter;” Dorothy movedavles, pastor. The public is
INTERRACIAL
COMMISSION
Baptist church Sunday evening pre-
sented the Charity Social .club in
a musical program with Mrs. R. N.
Sutton as mistress of ceremonies.
The seating capacity of the church
was overtaxed. The ushers are to
be commended for the manner in
which they handled the crowd.
Chaplain W. M. Cole led devo-
sponses were made by Mesdames M. sided over the meeting.
• E. Scott and E. C. Scott. --------------
After the session a delightful
chicken dinner was served.
At the next meeting Mrs. Raymond
Johnson, '1900 Worms, will be hos-
less. Subject for discussion will be
“The Great Command,”
—H. L. Upton, reporter.
Miss R. Lafell
Entertains For
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The F. W. Logans Third of Lecture Series
At her home, 2411 Leeland, Miss * Jareednumber of friends
Ruth Lafell entertained the Rev. On Sunday, January 23, I. B. symam o yn = vo f tune saw AVsn-rnosuitit,”
sistant pastor preached on, "Let Mother Woods is sun on the sick
- list.—Miss Willie Mae Epps, re-
porter.
REV. W. M. SYKES IS
HOME FROM HOSPITAL ■ __________.___________, - ______, _______, -. - .
Rev. W. M. Sykes, who had been and Mrs. F. W Logan, wjth a fish Bryant of Wheatley High School - - 2 „
____. ... - . will lead the third discussion on the. your light so shine before men.
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RECOVERING dauch and Mrs. Logan, Miss Vashti Mayes, Sunday, 7 day ments. Mission, Monday night, B. Kemp, 4207 Lyons, who has
Little Miss Antoinette Hill, dauch- representative of Wiley College En- P Roger Lights, instructor of soci- prayer meeting, Wednesday night; been ill for the past two months,
ter of Mrs Mary Hill and grand dowment Fund, Marshall, Texas and ology at Washington high school, led choir . practice, Saturday night. is improving.
daughter of Mrs. Daisy readvilie, Mrs. Harvey, mother of the hostess. the discussion on the subject of Visitors are always welcome at Mrs. Nettie Coleman, who has
308 E. 34 Street who met with an Miss Lafell is a member of Boyn. “Petting Parties.” After his lecture, St. Ethel Mission. — Mrs. L. B. been ill for past three months, has
automobile accident Sunday even- ton Chapel M. E. church, of which 95 boys, girls and parents entered Spates, recuperated and was at church
ing, December 19,. 1937, is very the Rev. Logan is pastor. into an enthusiastic open forum.--— Sunday.
■ much improved and able to resume -----Mr. Lights quoted various au- TRINITY EAST M. E. - ------------
her studies at the Burrus School. BLUE RIBBON thorities on his subject and gave the gt Charles at McGowen, Rev. J. S. MT. PILGRIM BAPTIST
Y. She states that though she was in CHRISTIAN CLUB following schools of thought regard- Scott, pastor.—Sunday school was Rev. J. E. Jenkins, pastor.
the hospital during the Christmas The giue Ribbon Christian club ing petting: That of the petter who largely attended Sunday morning. A Sunday School Teachers’insti-
holidays Santa Claus did not forget held its first meeting of the year feels that if he wants to pet it is All workers were at their posts. tute will be held at Mt. Pilgrim
'to visit her midnight Christmas January 9, at the home of Mrs. his business and if others don t want The communion service was beau- Baptist church, at 7:30 p.m. to 9:00
eve in connection with a surprise L E. Jackson, 2210 Dennis. After to see him pet, then let the others tifully impressive at the morning p.m. beginnihg January 11, through
as m nng= ire
The Rainbow Sewing Club held Miss Carrie Batiste, Miss Zora public a diversion which Miss Johnnie Mae Newton will an operation December 15, 1937,
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ed meeting.Monday morning at his home. Timp- can be popular without petting.’ are planning a nice program and pastor ’ : A. R.
The president asked that all mem- son, Texas. Mr. Ross attended fun- Pictures of the group attending there will be a speaker for hte oc- 4erS Raster wanes . k
bers attend meetings in order to eral services Tuesday, the second discussion were taken casion. 6 — V mllams, who has
keep in mind exactly what she is ------------by an Informer photographer. —Miss Lenora Perry, reporter oerod past Six weeks, is
expecting of them. SPENDING WINTER ------------------T .
A delicious repast was served at IN FLORIDA NEW MOUNT CALVIN BAPTIST MT. OLIVE BAPTIST thent ansain I. and G. N.
the close of the meeting. There was Miss Dana Velma Brown is in 1006 Gregg, Rev. H. A. Alford, 3203 Denver, Rev. J. I. Jackson, 8 Gets 'mt ,
also a surprise prize given away to Miami, Florida, where she is spend- pastor.—Sunday school was con- pastor.—Superintendent Joe Dicker- street ... ■ 0 1 & G.N.
the one drawing the lucky piece of ing the winter. Later she will make ducted at the usual hour, son conducted Sunday school at the
ribbon. Mrs. Odessa Bostic won the her home in New York City with The 11 o’clock .devotional ser- usual hour,
prize her brother, a former Houstonian, vice was conducted by the deacons. Deacon Alfred conducted prayer
- Mrs O. L Bostic, reporter. ------------The pastor preached on. “Follow at the 11 o’clock hour. Mr. Dunbar
: _____’ LITTLE ZION BAPTIST me and I wil make you fishers of offered prayer. Rev. Gatewood, a
/ SUNSHINE CLUB Trully and Shanghi.—Rev. Car- men.” Prayer was offered by Rev. visiting minister, preached on
- e t Club of the Grand michael, pastor.—Sunday school was Jackson. “Walking in the Shadow of Death.*
EI 5 Am t unities Silver conducted by the superintendent, B.Y.P.U. was conducted at the The deacons’ drive closed Sun
Union - Setan , Tom Dale. All classes were well usual hour. day evening with a demonstration
Leaf r 8er h . " attended. Visitors present, eight. Visitors are always welcome at of the seven coaches. A special pro-
night, January 1, at the o Rev. Price reviewed the lesson. New Mount Calvin Baptist church gram was rendered,
the president, Mrs. Lillian Mosley. Prayer service was conducted by —Lucinda Peterson, reporter B.T.S. met at 6 o’clock, with
818 Ruthven. The teacher, S. He y, the deacons. Following the proces---President C Alfred in charge.
TRUE CHURCH OF GOD President Knuckles led the choir
IN-CHRIST • processional at the vesper service.
St. Ethel Mission Rev. Gatewood continued talking
2303 Live Oak, Rev. Jessie Dale, about the morning subject. One
pastor.—Sunday school was con- man was added to the church,
ducted at the usual hour. Super- Mrs. C. D. McGowen presented
intendent J. D. Dickson conducted a play entitled, “From the Cradle
the lesson. to the Grave,' at the church Thurs-
At the 11 o’clock hour, the as- day night N MEM
----------- The new streamlined train will
be demonstrated by Mrs. C. B.
sional by the senior choir, Rev. McGowen Sunday evening at 3:30
M. L. Price preached on “Running, p.m.
Unloading and Looking.” A large Visitors are always welcome at
congregation enjoyed the service, Mt. Olive Baptist church,
among which were ten visitors. Mrs. A. Evans and Mrs. A. M.
At 5 o’clock, Layman’s league Williams are on the sick list—
was conducted by the vice presi- Mrs. A. Easterling, reporter
dent, Mr. Franklin. --------------------------
At 6 o’clock, BTS was held under HILL ZION BAPTIST
the direction of the president, Mr. 1001 Bingham, Rev S. P. Baker
Porter. The intermediate class ren- pastor.—Sunday school was conduct'
dered an excellent program. ed at the usual hour with Super-
Night service was conducted by intendent Ford in charge. The lesson
the deacons. Following the proces- was interestingly reviewed by the
sional by the senior choir, Rev. pastor. The intermediate class won
Price preached on “The Need of the banner. The Sunday school
Praying People." was glad to have as visitor, Miss
Visitors are always welcome at R. L. Wagner of Louisiana.
Little Zion Baptist church.—Miss The 11 o'clock prayer service was
Thelma Lee Graves, reporter, conducted by Deacon Ford. The pas-
confined to the hospital for some supper-party on Saturday, January
• time, is now recuperating at
, home, 708 Cleveland.
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