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PAGE FOUR
SOCIETY and WOMAN’S 'PAGE
Altar Circle Hold*
Unique Meeting
The Altar Cirele of Second
Baptist church held regular
meeting at the Lucy Thurman
branch Y. W. C. A. at 2:30 Mon
day afternoon. Mrs. Whiteside,
of American avenue, was host
ess. Mrs. Wm. Osby, t&e presi
dent, presided.
The business session was de
voted to plans for the Easter
decorations of the altar. An
unique program followed in the
form of a Question Box on the
Bible, the members being asked
to name the various books and
outstanding women of the Bible,
also to name the historical, po
etic, legal and prophetic books
of the Scriptures. All showed
themselves well-versed in these
questions. Mrs. Beatrice Ter
rell distinguished herself by
naming all the 66 books of the
Bible.
Several invited guests were
present. The luncheon served
was very elaborate.
The Altar Circle is one of the
most active organizations of the
church. They presented the
Communion Jervlce used by the
church, and also supplied the
wine used at each communion.
The circle likewise furnishes the
towels used at baptisms, the pas
tor’s drinking water service, col
lection baskets, together with
fresh flowers for the altar each
Sunday, and all other alter
needs..
The next meeting, April 24, will
be with Mrs. Nevels, of White
wood.
THEUS QUARTEfT AP
PEAR AT SECOND
BAPTIST
The Theus Quartett, composed
of first tenor, B. Simmons, sec
ond tenor, E. Oliver ; first bass,
G. Manco; '-econd ha**, T. A. Tol
iver, rendered a splendid musical
program at Second Baptist church
last Sunday evening. Their song's
were «o inspiring that the quar
tette were invited to return the
following Sunday morning, to
aing that charming song ‘Crossing
the Bar.’
The quartette is progressing
nicely under thi leadership of
*fr*: Lute "Taim*-"' — —
Fraternity Elects
Officers ,
I>aj*t Sunday afternoon, the Si
Chapter of the Phi Beta Sijrma
Fraternity met atjthe Y. M. C. A.
and reortranizsd./r e folio-win*
officers werf elected: Mr. Rufus
Mr.. Harrison,
t; Mr. Clark, trea
surer; Mn. Washingto, ecrodjlur
secretary; Mi. Toliver, cor. secne
tay; Mr. I>ean, parliamentarian.
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TRIBUNE
Call at
Sl4* it< Antoine
Compliments of
LITTLE JAMES
RESTAURANT
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Compliment* of
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Compliments of
Mr. & Mrs.
Wm. H. Starks
Note s
The last of the series of the
Pre-Eafcter Lectures ‘Adventur
ing With Christ During Lent’
will be given by Rev, James A.
Charleston of 9t. Paul A. M. E.
church, Friday morning, April
14, 10:80 o’clock at Lucy Thur
man Branch, Y. W. C. A. This
service lasts one half hour. The
publtc is cordially invited.
Under the auspices of the lascy
Thurman Branch Y. W. C. A.
Homemakers the following lec
tures will be given by Mr* Marie
!. Rasey, p-*ycbdog«t, on ‘The
Search for Eternal! Truths.’
Wednesday, Apriil 26, 11:15 a
m.. New Lamps* for Old; Wed
nesday, May 3, il:15 a. m., ‘What
Psychology Has to Offer;’ Wed
nesday May 10, 11 :15 a. m.;
‘Wh*.t Religion Has to Offer.’
All interested are cordially in
vited to attend.
Have you visited the Lucy
Thurman Branch Y. W. C. A. If
not, Tuesdays, during April from
1 to 5 p. m., are Open House
Hours at the Branch, St. Antoine
and Elizabeth Streets. Come—
bring your friends, and enjoy an
interestig hour.
PERSONALS
o
William F. Goins was a week
end visitor Saturday and
Sunday with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm, B. Goins, 5403
Crane Avenue. He is a student at
Western State Teachers’ College,
JtaklMiKA. .aiififr-JaMag- —Cfli’lf
has Just been elected secretary of
the Students’ Y and is a member
of the college track team.
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Mrs. Flora Frazier and Mrs.
Birdie Chandler were the dinner
guests of Mr. Henry Randall, at
the Y. W. C. A. Wednesday even
ing, Apil 12.
if if. if. if. if.
Mr. Geo. Davis, of Knoxville,
Tcnn. is a visitor in the city, hav
ing motored here.
if. if. if. if. if
Mr. Lawrence Managan, n stu
dent at \\ r estern State Teachers’
College, Kalamazoo, recently
spent a brief visit to his parent*,
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Branaham
on Iroquois Ave. ,
Dr. and Mrs. Fred Barrier of
Alexander, Va. spent Sunday
April 2nd in Detroit, visiting his
mother, Mrs Delia Barrier of W.
Hancock, hs sister and other rela
tives.
Compliments of
Henry
Shephard
CLUBS
DETROIT STUDY CLUB
The annual Musicals of the D.
S. C. was held on March 24th at
the home of Mrs. H. Peyton John
son, Rhode Wand Ave. Avery
enjoyable hour of music was pre
sented by the following: Two
Piano Solos by Miss Davis, of the
Detroit Conservatory of Music;
delightful Trios by Mesdames Mc-
Broom, Edwards and Edmundson;
Solos by Miss Leon Edwards; u
fine paper on Music Appreciation
by Mrs. A. L. Turner. Refresh
ments served by the hostess. The
annual meeting and election of
officers was held on March 10th.
with Mrs. L. E. Jodinson, Melrose
Ave., all officers except secretary
being re-elected. The two Febru
ary meetings were held at the Y.
W. C. A. with Mrs. C. Whitby and
Mrs. R. J. Morton as hostesses.
Four members of the club have
recently experienced bereave
ments Mrs. Lowell Baker losing
her husband and niece, Mrs.
Loomis and Mrs. Morton their
aunts and Miss L. Owens, and
Mrs. Anderson their sister, Mrs.
Harry Guy, and Mfs. Peck, a
brother,
CLUBS SPONSORS FAALTH
WORK
The East Side Brl liken Club, in
addition to its social activites, has
lunched a local health movement
worthy of commendation.
The club planned a Silver Tea
tn connection with the club’s an
niversary on March 25, but in
clement weather mad* it advisblo
to postpone the event.
Mrs. Jacobs, a leading spirit in
the work, is gratified by the will
ingness of so many of the local
professional men to co-operate.
Dr. Orr, Dentist, will give his ser
viced free on Saturdays, fom 0 to
11 a. m. to Members of the East
Side Hiliiken Club. Mothers whose
children need dental attention,
aie requested to see Mrs. Jacobs.
Dr. James J. McClendon will
give to the members of the Sick
Committee helpful health talks,
inrtructing them what to do till
the doctor comes.
*entertainment which
th? club will give in May, will be
sponsored by Dr. Joseph Brower.
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SILVER LEAF BRIDGE CLUB
The Club gave a Silver Musical
Tea recently at the home of the j
president, Mrs. Minnie Smith,
421 E. Palmer. The affair was
both a social and a financial suc
cess. The next meeting will he
with Mrs. Maria Carter, 702
Hendrie Street.
* if if if if if.
DETROIT-HAMPTON CLUB
Ms. Maude Taylor Russell was
ho'tess to the Detroit-Hampton
Chapter last Saturday night at
her home, BH2O Greeley Ave.
Bridge, the chief feature of the
evening, was entered into with
much interest as each member de
termined he would be the win
ner. The first prize was won by
Mr. Edgar B. Russell, while the
booby was won by Dr. W. M.
Howard. The hospitality of the
very efficient hosted was further
shown iin the preparation of a
tasty menu. Some of those pre
sent were Mesdames Madeline
Graham, Bertha C. Phillips and
Ruth Stephens. Me»srs. Stephens,
Ralph Graham, James J. Bowman
and Wingfield D, Morris.
if. if. if. if. 4. if.
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THE DETROIT TRIBUNE
The New Era Study Club met
at Brewwtrr Center April 4. The
meeting was opened by the presi
dent, Mrs. Viola Hardinrm/n. ALer
the business was dSecuseed, the
social hour was spent playing
bridge. I-aura Campbell had the
highest score. A dainty repast was
served by Mesdame* Jessica Rol
lins and Ethel Scott. Members
present were: Mesdames Viola
Hardiman, Mamie Grimes, Edna
Henderson, Lillian Givins, Helen
Proctor, Ernestine Dence, Elsie
Lewis, Jessica Rollins, Ethel
Scott, and Laura Campbell.
THE CLUB
The Wilberforce Club gave a
musical Tea la t Sunday after
noon, at the home of the p.esi
dent, Mr. Henry Talbert, Mrs.
Goosb.v being hostess. A splendid
program was presented, the
selections including a piano num
ber, Miss Ethel Scott: reading,
Mrs. Roy Morton, an address, by
Mr. Johnson. Other artists also
appeared. A silver offering was
taken. The refreshment* consist
ed of dainty cookies and tea. Tea
kaf readings were an attractive
feature of the ftornoon.
WOMEN’S. AUXILIARY
The Women’s Auxiliary of the
N. A. A. C. P. met Ijjt Tuesday
afternoon, at the Phyllis Wheat
ley Home. The president, Mrs.
Haynes, of Hartford Avenue, pre
sided. A fine representation of
members attended, and important
business was transacted.
3f%.#>f9fif
THE GET-TOGETHER SOCIAL
CLUB
The Get-Together Social Club
will hold their first elaborate so
cial of the year .April 22, at the
home of the president, Mrs. B.
I.arry 3132 Jay Street. Mrs. M.
Stinson is chairman of the social
committee*. Friends are weJconv.
Compliments of
GEO. BRADFIELD
Compliments of
H. S. FERGUSON
Active
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MRS. C. S. SMITH, one of De
troit’* active club women.
OBITUARIES
Dr. William Johnson died Satur
day morning March 25th., 1933 at
the age of 60 years after a week’s
illness from pneumonia. On Tues
day, March 28th. funeral services
were held at his late residence on
Marston Ave., Father Lewis of St.
Cypriart Episcopal Church officiat
ing. He spoke very touchingly of
the modest, retiring nature of the
deceased, his business integrity and
success, his Christian living in the
community. Mrs. Gladys Pelham
Roscoe sang sweetly two solos. A
wife, Lizzie Price Johnson, a
mother, Mrs. Miary Johnson, a
brother, Dr. Albert Johnson, a son,
Edward Johnson, a niece, PhyMis
Johnson, other relatives and a host
of frields among the old apd new
Detroiters mourn his loss. l T p un
til about 10 years ago, when his
health began to fail, the deceased
was in business at the corner of
Rivard and Rowena Sts. as a Den
tist and Druggist, in partnership
with his brother Dr. Albert John
son, M. D.
Interment was at Elmwood Cem
etery, in charge of the Geo. Green,
Cos. There were many beautiful
floral pieces from friends and
clubs.
* * • *
Mrs. Julia Owen-Guy of Crane
Ave. died Monday and was buried
Wednesday morning, March 29th.,
1933, after a short Mlness. She
leaves to mourn her loss, a devot
ed husband, Mr. Harry Guy, well
known musician and composer, a
son, Maurice Guy, two sisters,
Miss Lulu Owen, Mrs. Estelle An
derson, a nephew, niece and many
friends among the older Detroit
ers.
• * * •
ANOTHER OLD DETROITER
PASSES
Mr. John of St. An
toine and Alexandrine Sts. died
after a week’s illness at Harper
Hospital. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, April 4th; inter
ment in Washington, D. C.„ the
former homo of his wife, Mrs.
Mallie Langston. Besides the
widow, he leaves three brothers,
Ferdinand, and Will of Detroit,
Tony A a sitter Mrs. Jas. H. Hen
derson of Chicago, nieces and
nephews. The deceased for many
years was a barber in downtown
shops, numbering among hi* pa
trons many prominent business
ahd professional men in office* on
Griswold, Woodward and Adams
Ave. W.
• • * •
Mr*. Robt. Thomas of Beau
bien and Eliot St. died after a
sWort illness and wa* buried Sat
urday, April 1 from Davis A
Webster's Funeral Home. The de
ceased leave:: a son, a r.ister, Mr*,
j Littleton Smith and ether rehr-
Itives and close friend*.
Friday# ifrn# 14, 1953. *146 St. Antoine, Cor. Columbia—Phone RAndolph
HOSTESSES AID Y
CAFETERIA
In keeping witb the unique ser
vice rendered by local ladies as
special ‘Y. W.’ cafeteria hostess
es, dinner will be Served at the
Ivucy Thurman branch Easter
Sunday, Lenora Carruthers, Anna
Pressley, and Mattie Swjft as
hostesses.
Others who have recently serv
ed at the ‘Y. W.’ as hoste«ses in
clude Mewdamen Carrie Riley
Maude Williams, Bessie Morton,
Mattie Williams, Grant Green,
Cora Seymour, Sadie Pittman, Ida
Owens, Beulah Whitby, Ethel
Spradley, Haley Bell, John Mc-
Gruder, Christine Marlowe, Syl
via Tucker, L. C. Blount, Mildred
Cosf v Katie Cheatham, Noris
Thompson, J. C. Graham, Anna J.
Bryant, Myra Crawford, The
Business Girls, The Home Mak
ers, Mir.'ea Ann Bell Young,
Phyllis Johnson.
Willing Worker*
Close Successful
Year
Philanthropist Donate* SIOO
To Club
The Willing Workers, one of!
Detroit’s most activk* womens
clubs, met last Thursday after
m/on with Mrs. Fanny Hutchinson
of Pennsylvania Avenue. Thrity
members were present. The meet-
ing was provided over by Mrs.
Delia Barrier, who for 30 years,
has been the club’s president.
During the business session, an
nual reports from officers of
Mailing committees were made,
and money was apportioned for
the club’s rummer work of reliev
ing needy people.
A literary program was pa-e
--ented, including a reading by
Ms. Julia Campbell; vocal solo,
Mrs, Susie Gaines; singing of club
song, composed by a member,
Miss Meta Pelham.
The hostess spared no pain* in
preparing and serving an elabo
rate luncheon for the guest.*.
At this mooting fcho club wa*.
lifi Music Notes
~ By Jerene Gurley Macklin
The Detroit Musician* Associa
tion will meet Monday, April lKth
with Mrs. Millie Hynson,
Hendric Ave. at 2 p. m. Special
program. A business meeting was
held on Monday night April 10th
with Mrs. L. E. Johnson, Melrose
Ave.
The Azalia Hockley Music and
I dramatic Society were pixwented
in recita'l by the Bible Cla-s of
the Lucy Thurman branch Y. W.
C. A., Sunday, April 2 at 4 p. ni.
The Second Baptist Senior
Choir rendered a special Palm
Sumlay program, April 9, at !i p.
m. The porgram <was arranged by
Mr. George Abbeshaw.
The rmrsicale and Pew Rally re
cently given at St. John C. M. E.
Church, at Maple and St. Aubin
was greatly enjoyed by all pre
sent. Madam Nellie Dobson-Plant,
guest artist, accompanied by Mrs.
J. Reid, beautifully rendered two
groups of songs. Among her num
bers ‘The Lord Is My Light,’ by
Allitson; ‘Wait Till I Put On My
Crown,' by Frey; ‘Villane!le‘ by
Del Acqua, ‘Little St.,’ by La-
Forge, ‘The Ijsat Rose of Sum
mer,’ by FlotonXr. All Madam
Plant’s numbers beautifully and
artistically rendered. Others as
sisting on the program were Mr.
Franklin Jackson, violinist, ac
companied by Miss Millie Con
nelly. Mr. D. C. Lee sang two
bass solos—: A sleep In The
Deep’ and ‘Any Old Port in the
Storm.’ Miss Aca Mao Johnson,
pianist, rendered ‘Vais* Chroma
tique,’ by Godard.,
‘King Saul of Isfracl’ was sup
erbly rendered recently by Mrs.
Millie Hynson and the Senior
Ohorr Os Scott A. M. E. Church. It
will long be remembered in the
hearts of the rmwic-Fover* of this
city. King Saul was played by
Mr. Emerson Craig; Samuel, the
prophet, by Mr. Joseph Abbott,
David, the phephero-boy, Mr.
Luther Carrington: Jonathan, Mr.
Loronza Robinson ; Michaol and
Abigil, by Ruby Philpot and Mary
E. Hutchinson. Others participat
ing wehe Mark Payne, Mr*. M.
I jester. H. L. Knott, all 6f whom
performed their parts beautifully.
Great credit is also due Mrs.
Davidson, the competent stage
manager; also Mr. Carrington,
M.r». Tylor, and Mr. Myera who
arrsnrfldthcjdabor^
Compliment! of
Cherry 0074
DR. W. P. SHELTON
DENTIST
Office Hours Ai3o to 12 a. m.» 2
to 8:30 p. m.
WIT St. Antoine St. Detroit
Prominent Couple
United In Wedlock
A ‘Stork Shower’ was sponsor
ed by the Non Parcil Club for
Mrs. E. L. Neal of 509 Chandler
Ave. on Wednesday evening,
March 29th.
* • * •
Mrs. Fannie Peck, wife of Rev.
Peck of Bethel A. M. E. Church
was called out of the city a few
weeks ago on account of the
death of a brother.
* * * *
Mrs Edward Williams w«« call
ed to Chicago on account of the
illness of her aunt.
• a a •
Mr. Warren C. Richardson, of
Frederick St„ a retired Lieut, of
Police Dept., is quite Ml at his
home from a heart ailment.
• * * *
Mr. G. S. Lognn of Ala. is in
the city on account of illness of
his rister Mrs. Lacey Shelton of
Jos. Campnu Ave., who recently
returned from the Hospital after
a successful operation.
presented with a gift of $10(1 by
a philantropic white friend. Mrs.
Hutchinson, the hostess .also gave
the club $lO.
Among other activities, the
Willing Workers maintain a room
in the Phyllis WheaMy Home, for
two elderly ladies. They also do
nate a ten dollar yearly member
ship to the N. A. A. C. P. During
the past winter, they distributed
a large amount of food, fuel and
clothing to destitute families,
paid house ent for several fami
lies without work.
With the singing of the Na
tional Anthem, the dub adjourn
ed for the summer, to meet on the
first Thuisday in October, with
Mi-s. Ida Post lea.
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At a very pretty wedding a t
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Saturday,
March 25,'at 8:.‘10 a. m., Mbs*
Ernestine Singleton, daughter of
Mrs. Clurrenoc Singleton, of
Omaha, NebraKka, became the
bride of I)r. William L. Postles,
son of Mrs. Ida Postleu, of De
brtwt.
The maiTiaure took place at the
home of the bride’s uncle and
aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Way.
ner, the Rev. R. L. Rnadby, offi
ciating.
An improvised altar before the
fireplace, banked on either side by
beautiful ferns and palms, made
a very pretty setting for the cere
mony.
The bride, who was given in
manrage by her grandfather, Mr.
William Washington, of Ypsilnnti
was a lovely picture m her bridal
robes. Her gown was of Eleanor
blue Venetian lace, form-fitting
to the knees and extending in a
wide flare to the floor, it was
relieved at the waist-line a
wide peach-colored Vvlpvt flfcllo.
Her slippery wore of peach sain’
matching the girdle of her Kiwjm
Her beautiful corsage was •madP
up of whit* sweet peas and tea
roses.
Mrs. WIMI 4 Webh Markoe, of
Detroit, matron of honor, wore a
gown of band-blocked chiffon
print, form-fitting to the waist
line and extending in a wide
flare to the floor. Her slippers
were blue. Her flowers were a
shower boquet of tou roses and
orchid sweet peas.
Br. Jprr.f i J. McClendon, bud
ne.s associate of the groom, act
ed best man.
Mrs. Clarence Sing,bi-ton, moth
er of the bride, made the journey
from Omaha, Nebraska, to .wit
ness her daughter’s marriage.
After the ceremony, an elabo
rate wedding breakfast was
served.
Immediately following the
break fart, Dr. and Mrs. Postles
motored to Chicago, where they
spent a brief honeymoon. They
are now at home to their friends
at 1821 Parkor Avenue.
Doctor and Mrs. Postles are
both graduates of bbe University
of Mttht£Vr7"Mfs? 7*o(Pros' is a
member of the Delta Theta Sigma
Sorority, Doctor Postles Being a
member of the Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity.
Before her marriage, Mrs. Poe
tics was connected with the local
Children’s Aid Society, whore she
distinguished herself for her ef
ficient work. Dr. Postles is one of
the lending dentists in the city,
and is Dental Consultant at the
Dunbar Memorial Hospital.
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AMONG THE SICK
Mrs. Thomas lines of Bewick
Ave. is convalescent, at home af
ter a minor operation in the hos
pital.
• * * *
Miss Ruth Wilkes of Madis<*>>
Ave. has been confined to h'-P*
home for a few weeks with a mild
attack of appendicitis.
r - * * *
Mr. Lloyd Loomis of Vine wood
Ave., one of our assistant Prose
cuting Attorney*, is rupidly re
gainhig his health since his re
turn home from the hospital.
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and the public that the Detroit
Tribune is at the service of the
people at all times, and that all
are welcome to send in church
and social notes and
any other similar neWs, which wo
will publish with pleasure and
without charge.
News intended for each cur
rent week’s issue should be
brought or mailed to the office so
•s to reach us not later than
Tuesday evening, and all such
news must bear the name and Ad
dress of the sender, a* we can not
assume resoonsibility for publish
ing unsigned communications to.
the paper.
Managing Editor
Office Hours 9 al m. to 7 p. m.
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