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PAGE FOUR
CLUBS
FRA TER NITIES
By CRAYCE L. SADLER
The Frogs dub was bubbling over with beauty ami en
thusiasm... last Sunday afternoon.... when a dozen or
so local 1 \dirs met to complete-dans for our city's smartest
fashion show ..whidrwill be directed by Mrs Sadye
Atkins-Houtt. and sponsored by the Peter Pan Nursery
sclimml commit:* •• .The date for this grand occasion is
Saturday. K. b. -1 and 'twill In* staged at the Five Grand
Supper Club, which, as you know, is the Mayfair Ballroom.
Now. to get back to the Frogs. and all of the lovely
ladies. . . somrwho are to model in the show. .. .and others
who represented the Peter Pans. . . .Well, Sadye outlined all
of the details... .and everyone was just too thrilled and
enthusiastic over every detail. and you know, it’s all for
sweet charity's sake and all of us have a high regard for
charity and all charitable enterprises, haven't we?
The very stunningly dressed ladies who were present at
this first meeting were. Miss Gertrude Jackson.... Miss
Inez Wright .. Miss Ruth Webb. . Mrs. Dorothy F. Perkins
... Mrs. Velma Uranam. . . Mrs. Leila Spencer. . . . Mrs.
AThyreTTansom. .. .Miss Dorothy Manzilla . Mrs. Priscilla
Gray . Mrs. Gladys House. . . Mrs. Monwclla Williams. . . .
Mrs. Pearl Scott. .Mrs. Mae Simifions. . . .and Mrs. Frankie
Nelson. .
in this fashion show, you 1 may"expert F6 see the very latest
dashing styles. and of course. Sndye's hats will be fea
tured . Let's- ail her chic French creations "Sadykins”....
Sorta cute, don’t yfm think? . Anyhoo. remember February
4 the date when the smartest, swankiest, smoothest
fashion parade of the age will be presented.
nighTT thoTive Grand Supper Club opened
In a blaze of glory. ..’tho a comparatively small crowd
were out to welcome it. . . Hut, really, this Supper Club idea
Is the thing. . .Something new and novel. . . .and very enter
taining . and every Saturday, it may be enjoyed. . . Well,
where shall we b»*gin? . .All of you-know about the beauty
of the Mayfair Ballroom... .Well, it was looking its prettiest
last Saturday evening.
Tables were arranged around the dance floor. ... thus
transforming the ballroom into a very swanky club. . where
there was wining, dining, and dancing. . and what dancing!
... .To Leroy Smith’s soft, sweet, sophisticated swing....
which is the rage of all Detroit these days.. . .Then, there
was a brief floor show to add to the entertainment of the
evening. . . So-o-o everything was lovely. .. .and Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Walker, the gracious host and hostess.... were
there to meet and greet the first-nighters.
Among those who premiered at the Five Grand Supper
Club ware. .. .Miss Winifred DeGrasse. . .Kinsel Jeffries. .
M'\ and Mrs. Sam Jones ...Mrs. Julia Parker.^.Dr.
T.ugJne Canady. . . .James W. Clark. . . .W. Stewart Thomp
- i . .M.ss Violet Banks... Mrs. Edna Powell. .. .Otto
Tho- •-< :rs. Lucille Jones. . . Howard Harris. . . .Miss
Evelyn FiniMl . .tTil’ton Thompson.... Miss Julia Thornton
. Thom .s Dickerson Mrs. Tillie Clark Mr. and
Mrs. E.vi Hutchins. . . .Daniel Carter.. . .J. Thomas Holton
and a host, of others. . . Bill Walker promises a grand
L rise for thi.. w eek’s session of the Five Grand Supper
Club: .. .which will grow bigger and better with each-weak.
Tonight, the Amici Novem Social club is giving its annual
formal ball at the Artistic Temple. . . and we know that it
will he as gay and sophisticated as always . .For a number
ot years, this club has given this annual ball. . . .and unlike
most formals... .theirs is preceded by a cocktail soiree,
po that the guests will be in a gayer, livelier mood. . . .This
year, they’re serving cocktails in the lounge of the Artistic
Temple . an*l at ten p.m., everyone will begin dancing in
the Artistic Ballroom.
Th*' members o: tie Amici Novem Social club are. .. .Mr.
and Mrs. W44iiam r.-kk*w. . . Mr. andMrs. Leroy B. Spradlcy
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Harvey. . .Mr. and Mrs. Fred
H Howell . Mr. and Mrs. Calvin F. 8r00k5.... Mr. and Mrs.
John D Taliaferro. . Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Sweeney. ..
Mr and Mrs. Thomas Harris... .Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Abington ,
* . .-ml Mrs. C ant Graham.
Rev. A. C. Williams
Showered By Members
- Dr. Williams and family vrerp- ut- ;
After the crowd had gotten in the
home and all available sects and
room had bten taken, they .
began t unload themselves of the
d::.mg r om table. Among the ;
. •••;■• cGuaigrCwas a $25 ch.ua act..
pa*rs of wind 'W shades, given by
A•• " .
W.i.iams ha- been like 'Ptlter
quick to speak, but Tuesday eve
: : ' M vert i
* cause his throat was too full* Mrs. •
' W.iliam- was simply lost
B th j .-in in thanks y all <>f tfc«
Race Opera
Auditions
T.-.e Detroit Negro Opera com
j any announces openings for bas
men” Auditions may be had at
. IThurman Y. W C A
. acn Tuesday. Thursday, Saturday
Tuesday evening. Jar., !!. while
by the- -crowd ~f rr. - ; r -
1 ■
M - K G V -Br.o m. T:;iy m
• DRESSMAKING
•DESIGNING
•ALTERATION
A SPECIALTY
MISS HAZEL CLAY
290 East Vernor Highway
CL. 3468 Room 108
ANNOUNCEMENT... .
Till «O.VI!\rU) I'M IG'N V,l OF MY 01.1)
Ct.STOM!AND FKIKNU.s WILL HI. APPKLeI \TM>
MRS. WILLIE MAE TAYLOR
FORMERLY OF LAMAY BEAUTY SHOPPE
IS NOW THE NEW MANAGER OF THE
VERNOR REALTY SHOPPE
* Forrrcrly of the Sophisticated Beauty Salon)
2329 BRUSH STREET CL. 3468
ESSIE TR \ YT.OR. Prop.
THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE - - A RELIABLE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY
SOCIETY -:-
FASHIONETTEB PLAN NURSERY SCHOOL SHOW
Hi
j§ MM x
[DW k wjs w : map.
This group of charming women
are a feu of those who will tike
part in the Peter Pan Nursery
school committee’s fashion show
which will he held at the May*
fair Ballroom on Saturday eve
ning. I «•!>. 4. In the picture are,
standing: committee members,
Gladys House, Pearl Scott. Mon
uella Williams, Mae Simmons,
FOOD FACTS —By J. Gladys Coleman
Üb.e. 1 po:«iu ABCIH. out |>«,
Milk 1 qt. 675 calories
Egg. 1, 70 calories.
| Whole cereal Jjrol’.ed oats), to*i
W.io-e gram bread, 4 -i ces 200 cal-
Ruttcr 2 tablespoons, 200 calories
Potato, 1 medium size, 100 calories.
Spinach, 'i cup (cooked) 25 calories.
Tomato, l medium size or *,* cup,
| Orange\ I medium size. 75 calories
Supper: When The Child Entertains
' W • f (,) c
Sludy Club's
Annual Fete
In Review
The annual year end party of the
Modernistic Study club was held in
the beautiful and spacious home of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Strickland of
117.1 t) Mitchell avenue.
Guests began to arrive about 11
p m. iir.d fun and hilarity were well
under way when the new year made
its bow. Dancing, cards and games
vied with cocktails for popularity,
A buffet supper was served. "Ail
in all, it was a grand affair.’’ re
marke done of the guests.
Among those present w’ere: Mr
and Mrs. B. J. Davis, Mr. and Mrs.
; Th’imasJJranch. Mr. and Mr.< Sam
uel Nichols. Mr and Mrs Vernon
Howell, Mr and Mrs. Bi. II Haw
kins Ilf Ch Lag n Mr and Mrs
Jam - C: rk Mr and Mrs Her-
M - Lillian Lewis
• f St Lobs. Mo: Areola Ph'.iV.pi
G a Redd M and
- rr. II 1 ha G. rd>. L D Mc-
Kay. Cat hn Entzmingpr. Linnie
Sand* rs. R la uise H* uderson Jes
a - B wlea, Lily Moody;
Detective James Raspberry, At»y
Thomas Massenbeig. Dr. J W Col
lins Messrs T L Starnes. Arthhr
G"!d.-by. Walter Bowen. H L Mc-
K u 1 ,-y Martin C-nisar. R Wl4on
Wnght Lacy Pierson/ Charles
Shorter. Walter Radford. C Henry.
F. B Brooks. Harry Walden. Louis
MALNUTRITION
(Part Onel
The prevalence of malnutrition
us winder whether nutrition educa
ground to make way for seemingly
! more-complex or more irrrmcdi *
problems; or whether the danger
and ill-effects of malnutrition are
| sufficiently recognized.
Dentists find decay of the teeth
1 almost universal among children.
i Medical examination of children re
veal far too many deviations from
normal health and development.
Diseases such *«t rickets and -settrvy
are frequently encountered. Cl in i- ]
cal evidence supports laboratory i
findings in the conviction that a'
large percentage of the«o disorders,
during prenatal life and early chad '
There is evidence to show that
tuberculosis and other infections of
the respiratory tract find ablaut*.,
hold more readily among mal-nuyr 4
ushed individuals. Although maliiu
though its prevention is largely an
educational problem, yet we find
it among children in all economic
-Such boys and girls arriving at the
S£ r Jyng. £8? ar<_ frcqutntly ham*,
pered in their ch .ice of occupation,
earning capacity and chances f< r
adv moment, because they are un
able to stand the strain of com pc*
M thers a- you want this to hap*'
pen-to y..ur-by or girl? The obvi*
•u, answer is ”N ” Then why
yourselves those quL 'L: ‘ Have I
had my child examined for physi-.
cal defects- Ain I furnishing h:m
a g-.id. wholesome environment?
Am I giving h m a balanced diet
with the correct d:<*ary require-
Any mother -wb<. has asked her
" Ye-." may re't as-ured that her
child will be a normal, healthy,
growing one. Remember that the
feLt.on of diet- -tn growth and
health is an important one.
BEAUTY CULTURE
DRASTICALLY REDUCED
FLEMING’S BEAUTY SCHOOL
ANNOUNCES A 50 , REDUCTION
REPEAT OFFER EXTENDED TO |AN. 31ST
SIOO-COURSE REDUCED TO - SSO
(TERMS IF DESIRED)
COMPLETE IN EVERY DETAIL OF BEAUTY CULTURE
"WE LIVE AND LET LIVE
EFFICIENT INSTRUCTORS IN CHARGE AT ALL TIMES
4760 McCRAW, SENIOR DEPT.
Ty. 49452 Beatrice M. Fleming, Owner
Webb. Ine2 Wright Gertrude
Jackson, and Dorothy Perkins.
This group gathered at the Frogs
club last Sunday afternoon to out
line plans for the fashion parade.
and Frankie Nelson; sitting:
Sadvr Atkins-Routt. director and
milliner for the show, Dorothy
Manzilla, Velma Branam, Leila
Spencer. Amyre Ransom. Ruth
| tne molds and serve a.« a vegetable'
old h nts
1. Should an eh- trie bulb suddenly j
,h ‘j m aSt ion.; solution of waning I
Tins *iU runove all the giea-e.
3. Milk, cream and butter should J
I strong flavor or they will become I
I tainted. _
| 4 Meat and f*h shou'rl be un- I
I the 'juice. "” J* PJPir ° fbS
Child Host To
Young Friends
I He-man Shelton Jr., was the hart i
to a number of h:s friends at a party
i seventh birthday. Herman received
1 many, useful gifts.
Th-se- present t<* enjoy the deli- j
■ Mrs. Leora Shctrmr. were: Corne-j
bus Ivory. Jr . Geroldmc Robinson
Prestly Hnmbrack. James end Ed
ward G. Robinson, fora Lee and
Gertrude Br --k Esteila Marilyn,
and Gloria Shelton. He: mao. is a
• pupil of Mr,ore setlunl.
outstanding artists. No admission
CET THE HABIT OF
EATING AT
FERGUSONS
IN DETROIT
I Corn Flake- <2 and Cream
Chicken Soup with Rice
Spinach
Broiled French Coops M.i hed Potatoes
Sponge Cake
(2)
Mutton Broth with Barley
Ciearned Chicken Boiled Rice
Floating Island Cup Cake*
I SPINACH TIMBALES: Prepare aj
| Jarvis. Robert Williams,-Percy L.'
Richardson of Boston, Mass., and
j Miss Judy Crane.
Moinbgrp *it —)4x*-elub ar»:--Me.-- i
Id imes Gladys Bowen. A. Gold*by .
| Jaunn.e Lake. Myrtle Cook. Eve-:
lyn HA) Avada Starnes. Vera Cou-i
sar. Alfreda Williams, F.-hel Mas*!
; senberg. Martha Bacon. Grace
■ Wremz. Marie Mnr.gum. Marie'
Strickland. Catherine Humes. Mar-1
;a i Favors, and Florence McKinney,
Observe Bth
Year’s Work
| The Y W. C. A., St. Antoine at'
Elizabeth streets, will be the scehc
■of the eighth anniversary tea of |
the Utilitattan Art and Study club
'on Sunday January 22 at 4 pm.
The planning committee consists l
■ of Mesdames Gaines, Quarles and
Williams.
Music by the F. rd Dixie Eight
' Will ■mr-TeaTured'“along w,ih' other
Super Sub-way
Market
UNDER COLORED MANAGEMENT
321 E. Warren TE. 2-9019
HOUSE WIFE SERVICE
COMPLETE LINE OF
Groceries - Meats - Vegetables
BEER and WINE
AN INTELLIGENT FORCE OF COLORED
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TRADE WITH US - WE APPRECIATE IT
"DELIVERIES MADE PROMPTLY"
WANTED
CHILDREN TO ( ARE FOR
DAY OR NIGHT
"Properly Cared For As At Home"
LICENSED BOARDING HOME
For Details See
Mrs. E. Williams 633 Hague St., Ist Floor
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 103!)
CALENDAR EVENTS
WOMANS INTERESTS
SOCIAL NOTES
tending the showtfr were Dorothy
Pettiford. Marjorie Grecnidge, Cor
:.:e St wen , Nor mi Coker. Marian
Goudson, Chr.stine Tandy, Toby
Mor sell of Chicago, Charlotte
Brown. Mabk* Roscoe and Shirley
Pr> r.
Mr and Mr* -£!• a Robir.son of
C *.n -::.i t ctUbr.ucd their fl'-
i.c-:h wedfiatg ar.n.versary am and
glistening gdd decorations. The
- g Os happy days nuakmg of'fam
;!y pic’ures ar.d'dintng.
At the party were Mrs. Early
Branham Mrs Emma Gee. Mr and
Mrs Curts Smith, Lemy Brardon,
Mr and M .< Car? n Anderson. Mrs
Lillian Jasper. Rev J. H. Masto,
Mr- Virginia Edgorton. Mr. NeaJ
Robinson. Jr.;
Neal R bin son. Sir. Miss Marian
- . ... Ward,
|
Miss Gl'dv.e Car’er, Ms. and Mrs.
Natharu’el Spcnccr, Mr. and Mrs.
Calvin Rice;
Ra’ph Howard. Mrs Mary Hope.
“Stflutf 283 Mr#. CharT*— ERegT
S. Wilkin-'. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Suggs.
Mr and Mrs. Wi.-nield. Mrs. John
Giddcns. Mrs. Henry Meade, Mr
-and Mrs. Harvey Christmas. Bob
Williams. -Mr., ar.d Mrs. Ed Biiee#
Mrs. ELz; beth Ferguson. Mr. and
"
Mrs. Hattie Whetstone. Edward
Wynn. Tony Wynn, George Robin
son, Ralph Hen ton.
Friends Fete
Second Bapt.
Newlyweds
Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Fortson. a pair
of Secord baptist church’s newly
wed- and prominent members of
the Usher Board of that church,
were feted at a reception following
their lovely wedding ceremonies
hedt last week from Second Baptist
The bride was gowned in deep
rose t.fTta and wore a s.r.gie
A; tho reception which followed
•’re ceremonies the three usher
hoards j- r.tlv presented the bride
and g: .m u th a lovely gift The
reception was he’d at the Y M C A.
'
*he Fhurch Present and guest of
honor was the bride’s mother. Mrs.
Wagner.
Presidents of the three groups of
ushers are respectively, Mrs. Oliver
Cooper. Mr. Gardner, and Mrs.
Anno Crawford.
‘‘From Our Oven to You”
The Macklin
Pastry Shoppe
And Dining Room
BAKING
A SPECIALTY ..
Cate ring, to—"
BANQUETS. LUNCHEONS
TEAS
8714 Oakland Tr. 2-4068
Never a dull week in old 1939
seeing to be the slogan of hostesses
with,the social calendar fJling with
interesting parties.
The Amici Novem bids have been
received, and will be the event to
look forward to next u<, k Ho-v •
The Jones party «Be>s and daugh
ter Clarissa Steele) fer Mr and
Mrs Ralph Turner of Columbus. O.
was delightful. They are house
guests of Gratha Woods, family,
and have been tne reason for end-
Tuesday right was the evening
of Mrs Jones party, and all the de
liqious vitals to complete buffet
service were fn evidence. Having
fun were Mr. and Mrs. Cunning
ham. Mr. and Mrs. James Watt. Mr
Charles Finley. Mrs. Lillian Bubble.
Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Marian McClain :
Robin Lewis, M.- c K:
William -Coppieh, Mr. and Mrs, Wil
liam Green and many others.
The N. A A. C. P. birthday
celebration will take place all over
the country on the evening of Feb
rttarr Hh to celebrate thtrtv vars
of the N. A. A. C. P.’s fine achieve-
The committee to sponsor this ball
at Mayfair ballroom assembled at '
the Y.M.C A Thursday under Dr
McClendon’s guidance were organ
ized. Mrs. Brummal en:ck and Mr.
Jap Sneed will head the Detroit
affair.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the
Brotherhood of Sleeping. Car Por
ters are planning a party Saturday .
night at the Lark club. The en
tertainment committee headed by
Mrs. Maude Kelley is going to make
the party a success. Will you be
present?
Mr. and Mrs. G- rge R-yn.-'d
who live in one of the new Brews
ter projects apartments gave a par
ty New Year's to entertain their
friends, and invite them to their
now home.
Present were Miss Ida Dawson.
Miss McCune, Mr. and Mrs. Dan
F.elds, James Fields, Mrs. Bettie
Smes. Mr. nr.d Mrs. J. C. John
son. Mr. and Mrs. Charle* Foster,
Mr. and Mrs. J B. Dorsey. R b
ert Fletcher. Mrs. Buweil Robinson.'
Cobin Fields, Oscar Young. Mis*s
Effie Wilkes. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Tyler. Mr. Cedrick Couch, Miss Sa- 1
rah Gaines. Mr. Mahue Robinson. ■
A. Raymond. ,
The Exclusive Eight bridge club
was entertained at a party by Mr.
and Mrs. William Stevenson and
Mrs. Smith at their home on Me- 1
Dougall avenue.
There were games, dancing and '
goodies for Mr. and Mrs. T. Slaugh-;
ter. Mrs. E. Carter. Mr. Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Imes. Mr. and Mrs
C. Mobley. M. and Mrs. A Hnv
ward. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Singleton.
Mr. and Mrs. M. White. Air. and
Mrs. B. lasenby.
Mrs. Hubert Wisdom of Tennessee
avenue gave a party on Friday aft
ernoon. Guests playing bridge and
enjoying the dainty luncheon- in
cluded Mrs. Edward Johnson. Mrs.
J-hr. Gouna. -Mrs.-R- D„ ks--n. Mrs.-
William Major. Mrs. Elizabeth
Woodley, Mrs. Mary Green. Mrs.
Grace Point, Mrs. Mack Parker. ,
Miss Maria Wilson was feted by
E 'la Millingan.at a personal shOwcr
P
pointments decorated .the table tha f
was centered with pink tulips, and
l<.3ds“of dainty personal gifts At
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Interested in making posi
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Has issued more than
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v ' Which represents more
than $20,000,000 worth
of insurance.
Claims paid promptly
Operates under the super
vision of the Michigan
Insurance Department „
Call Temple 1-9020
301 East Warren Avenue
DETROIT. MICHICAN

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