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PAGE SIXTEEN fn/fa SOCI ET V Mrs. Gilbert Edwards Is Hostess At ‘lndoor Picnic’ ..li.'r^ DETROIT ELITE ATTENDED BIG PARTY ON SAT. Games And Refreshments Enjoyed By All Present By GLADYS MILLS Exotic Louise Edwards is rap.d’.y making a name for herself, in De troit social circles, by virtue of her talent for giving unusual parties We think she is about one of the most clever hostesses about these parts. Always thinks of somethin,, ti.fferent and then a new angle which endear? her to her guesU •s you can well imagine. On last Saturday night. Mrs. Ed wards was hostess to fourteen o! Detroit’s elite, at what she so apto' ! termed an indoor picnic; guests were bidden to come in their regu lar picnic togs, and they did. She Furnished The Money For the games of chance which | were played Mrs. Edwards started all her guests out with an equal stipend, after the games got under way. "every man for himself.'’ The attract.vc hostesjf tvas pretty In navy blue winter slacks, over ! which donned a crazy apron, like a butcher's, only this one h..i scriptions, of every sort hand worked on'; the curent lingo along the main stem, made up most of them. Nearly all of the fourteen guest; ■rived together about midnight. It was fun to watch them. Mary F.nd ley wore bright yellow slack suit i her hair in an updo, just like on< would do on a very hot summer day. Lil Hammond and cute Mari on Noyes came together in woo ■lack suits, with babushkas on the:: heads, and topcoars, very like thosi the men wear. Lillian Brooks and Thelma Hutch ins arrived together, Thelma in the most natty made tailored slack suit; Cadence Hines. Pauline Milton and Alma Gardena arived in olive green slacks, and skirts and sweat ers. Sadie Atkins was smart in Drown and tan combination, quilted jacket polo coat and penny brown babushka. Alleene McCampbel. achieved a cure effect with her slacks, and tiny bows over each ear; Christine Marlowe, wore man ! tailored slacks and a white shirt (and won all the stakes). Last Sunday at the home of her parents, 690 Alfred, Mable Hamiel became the bride of Willie Bean in a lovely ceremony. Mrs. Bean is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Guilin Hamiel. The above picture is that of the wedding party. Read WESTSIDE DETROIT By BETTIE ELLINCTON 6716 Vinewood Avenue DIRS. II P. TALBERT , DIRECTS MUSICAL TEA Mrs. H. P. Talbert directed the I very successful musical tea given : at Trinity AM E. church on last, jSunday afternoon. The program j includbd invocation by the Rev. W. E. Walker, minister of the church. ' A selection by the choir, ’’Tramping l | to Heavvn my home,’’ "My Country 1 T:s of Thee." "America -The Beau j tiful," “Throw Out the Life Line.” ! Mrs. Essie Traylor played a piano 1 ‘election with Mrs. Victoria Clink* ! scale reading "Old Fashion I Church.” Mrs S.tsie Harris sang 'On Jordan's S’ormy Bank I Stand;" Mrs. Lillian Butler road a . ! paper. Mrs. A. B. Saunders was i m.stress of ceremony; Mrs Jeffries. 1 pian.si; Mrs. W. Singleton, chair man of committee: Mrs H. P Tal bert. d;rectre.-5, and the Rev. W E. Walker pas’or of church. | II XRTFORD WENT’F. BAPTIST CHI Rt II ANMVERS \RV Rev. Charles llill. Pity o ' A large group of friends were present Hartford Avenue Baptist church on last Monday night. The Rev J. D Howell was principal •peaker, and St. Stephens choir ■urni-hed beautiful music. Mcm ! bers of the Citizens comm ttee. who \ and 0 : B i Current, secremr; of NA.AC.PJ by the pastor of Hartford, the Rev. ’ Charles Hill. Tha Rev. Father Malcolm G Dade i i : poke and pointed out many of' Jo Edwards was her usual naive I ■elf iq a new updo which was I devastating. Beulah Cuezens made the trek 11 the way from Canada; | dbaife Harmon was latest of all, having attended a club meeting car- ■ lier in the evening. In the wee small hours, guesrs de- ' voured, with gusto, just goos and i gobs of 'creole shrimp. At dawn I the husbands came, and the par;> 1 ended officially at breakfast tinv With the have eggs pne sausage »nd somq of ■ them did. St. Cyprian’s Choir To Present Musicale St. Cecelia’s choir of St Cyprian's church is practicing very strenu ously, to p- rfect several beautiful •nthems, which they will present to the pubitc. or. Sunday, Nov 20. from 5 to 6 o'clock at he church Twenty-eighth and Milford ave nues. The choir is under the di rection f Luther Djvi-o:.. formerly of the For 1 Dix • Sigh Mr D .. •on also plays the organ There will be several instrument • ! ■ the program will indeed be a treat for the ear. The public :s cordially invited and there is no geneu! ari- DINNER FOR SERVICE MEN A group of service men were entertained at dinner recently. A group of patriotically-minded Detroit ers were responsible for the aLUic. Left to right, aeated, the hostesses: Catherine Harperv Esri* Jackson, Helen Morgan, Elizabeth Wilson, muttie IRE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE ing from left to right: Dorothy Hamiel, maid of honor; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bean, Isaac Davis and little Fannie Hamiel, flower girl.—Photo by Edwards. the things the honored pastor had 1 [ done, and is still doing for the benefit of the masses of people. And ; ; he pointed out that the Rev. Mr. \ Hill would run for N.A.A.C.P. j ' president of the Detroit chapter, < and that he had been drafted by ( friends. John Dancy, well known i j Urbaiv league leader, was also : among the speakers. The Rev. Mr. > Howell a very liberal collection for the church anniver ; sary.*" • VISITING IIF.R SOLDIER IN ARIZONA Miss Christova Reed of 38Q6 Hud | son avenue, left last Sunday morn , ing for Fort Huachuca, Arizj where ' she will be the guest of Cpl. Thom- | 1 as Hill, formerly of Roosevelt. Miss i : Reed is well known among the [ young people of the Westside. and : she said she was glad to have the . j opportunity to go to Arizona. MRS. CHENEY MATTHEWS IS HOSTESS i Mrs. Cheney Matthews of 5644 Twenty-fifth street, was hostess to a tea sponsored by the Victory Service club at her home on last Sunday afternoon. The funds raised j ■ at the tea will be used for buying ■ .mirent's for the boys in camp. Tiie women presented a very pleas ing program which all enjoyed as 1 veil as the steam.ng hot tea and, ; o’her refreshments, i The program included piano se- 4 lions, solos, short talks, and, read.ngs by Mr. Holland, Lamp- j kins Ha nes. Mr--. Perkins and Mrs Penny Lou Smith. The Victory Service club started 1 with only four women and they Norman. Gloria Williams. Flora Belle Lampkins. Standing; Bernice Milner, Corp. Bennie McCoy, Lucille Hulbert, Sergt. James Dillard. Bertha Capiot. Sergt. F. Turner. Corp. Andrew A. Ogclsby, Sergt. James Polk, and Pvt. John J. Crumble. ’A RELIABLE INDEPENDENT WEEKLY Women Will Play Santa To Soldiers By GLADYS MILLS | At a joint meeting of the chapters; I of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, last 1 i Friday evening, enthusiasm waxed i high, as sorors made plans to re- | | member a battalion in service at Fort Custer, for Christmas. | The club rooms at the Lucy Thur j man branch Y.W.C.A. were an ap | propriate setting for the large group ! who turned out on the occasion. Soror Jessie Carrington, who heads I the USO center here, has set 5,000 , gift packages as the goal, and it . is the intention of Alpha Kappa Al pha to fill her quota, and to exceed .: if possible. Sorors Regina Solomon and Doro thy Scott were appointed chairman and co-chairman of the gift com- ; mittee, all sorors are to get their daintily wrapped parcels contain- ' ing some'hing useful; something j cheerful; and something sweet, to I the chairmen of the committee, by ' CLUBS and Other Briefs New Centurettes Vacation club met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Rose Cornish of Algor avenue After the meeting, movies of the Cornish family were shown by the hostess and a delicious repast was later served. The girls had an en joyable evening. The club will have their outing within the next week or sq. They plan to take in the Paradise theatre and Club Zombie. They will meet on Thursday, Nov 26. at the home of Mrs. Clara Morse of Owen ave- , nue. Mrs. Jessie Smith, president: ' Mrs. E. Hurley, secretary and Mrs j C. Morse, reporter. DORCAS NORTHEND COMMUNITY CLUB The Dorcas Northend Community club held its monthly meeting at. the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Moore, 17214 Mackay, President J L. Parker presiding. Plans were completed for a Pre-Thanksgiving dinner to be at the home of Mr and Mrs. Charles Mcßae, 17509 Mackay on Thursday, Nov. 19. The meeting was adjourned at 10 p.m. A delicious and appetizing repast served by the hostess was enjoyed ay all Present at the meeting were \ Mrs. J. L. Farker. Mrs. R. L. Oden. Mrs. M. Taylor, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. A. Gould, Mrs.XJ. Moore, Mrs. C. Heard, Mrs. Ransome and Mrs. B. Mcßae. J. L. Parker, president; B. Mcßae, scribe. Sigmas Celebrate 20th Anniversary I The members of Sigma Gamma I Rho sorority, began their twentieth Annual Founders Week with a bang on last Saturday with a Sigma Sippe, held at the home of Mildred Watson, on McDougall avenue ! Among those who were seen help- I mg the Sigmas celebrate were Hel- j lon Turner. Dorothy Greer. Susie Hughes Hawkins, Alma Strong and j Geraldine Dixon. Then the group of them got up , I early enough to be present at a j breakfast at the home of Soror Alice Williams, on Stanford avenue, j on Sunday morning. The girls had ! just loads of fun getting in each I others way trying to hurry, so as I to be able to prepare the meal and j get to church <Jn time, (which they I j actually did). The Sigma sorors | worshipped in a body at St. Cypri ! all’s Episcopal church, Tiventy •eighth street at Milford avenue. 1 Those who participated in the above mentioned affairs were Helen j Childs, Thelma Martin Mills. May ola Cooper. Mable Morris Nelms, i Eunice Morris. Margaret Rowe, Awbrcnzenda Williams, Alice Wil liams, Mildred Anderson. Mavis , Bonney. Mildred Watson, Lilly ! Whitaett, Ellanoise Jones, Dudley Stephens, Marian Hester, I Isabelle Greene, Lois Rowe Merri weavfcer and Flossie Williams. I have working with them more than ; thirty and the president of the | club, Mrs. Lee Somerville invites j | any who are interested to come and join with them. The group wishes to announce that they have plan ned another trip to Camp Custer on Sunday. Nov. 29, and any who may be interested are invited to take the trip with them. For fur ther information you may call Mrs. Somerville, Ty, 72613. JOLLY STROLLERS CLUB NO. t I Members met at the home of Mrs. Nola Crumbley. A delicious repast was served. As usual, business was discussed and plans were made for the installation of officers. Miss Francis Luckett from Chicago Is j visiting friend? and relatives on an extended visit here and will be the guest of Ruth Blakely before leav ing the city. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bates Sr gave a dinner for their son, Walter Jr., when he was home recently on furlough. Mrs. Anna Davis, chair man of the Educational committee. 1 mourns the loss of her mother, Mrs. ! Mattie White, who passed away , shortly. Ruth Blakely, reporter. CIIAUTEAU SIX BUSINESS CLUB The cl tb gave their monthly so cial Saturday night. Oct. 14 at 531 Kirby. Clubs attending were the I Northend Social, the Smart Set and the Nirvana and others. Guests in cluded Mrs. Leroy Pete, Mrs. Ruth Everett, mother of Mrs. Thelma [ Williams, who are visiting here | from Chicago; Joe More and friends. The Chauteau Six club takes great pleasure in thanking each and everyone present for their coopera tion. John Howard, president; Ju lian Leverett, reporter. NINE OF HEARTS BRIDGE CLUB Members of the club met at the home of Mrs. Irene Stewart, 5100 Tiroman. The meeting was opened by the president with all members present. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Maud Thomas, 6138 Northfield. Helen Green, presi dent: Irene Vincent, reporter. SOPHISTICATED SWINGSTERS The Sophisticated Swingsters wish to tinnk all of their friends for the cooperation given them dur ing their carnival. Especially the Nine of Hearts club. Ten Steppers and Hi-Hatters. The first prize was won by Mrs. H. Green, the presi- Surprise Birthday Party Mrs. Hazel Walden of Harmon avenue, was a charming hostess at a surprise birthday party, in honor of her husbandMuther Walden, lost A theme of gaiety prevailed throughout the evening, rounding out a truly gala affair for all who attended, among them were Mr. and Mrs. Van Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Covington. Mr. and Mrs Her bert Hill. Mr. and Mrs Charles Booker. Mrs. Lucy Jlatcher. Mrs. Sadie Haney. Miss Susie Booth, Mr j •>nd Mrs Wilbur Mason, Mr. and i Mrs. Nathaniel James. Mr. and Mrs. | Byron Grey Anderson. Mr. and ' Mrs. William Lyle and many others. ! GOES TO THE ARMY Carlyle Johnson Jr., of 3922 Sheri- I dan avenue, left for the army on October 9. Pvt. Johnson is married and has a son, Carlyle HI. age 10 months. His mother. Viva Johnson and family reside at 3922 Sheridan ARE PROUD PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Spearman are the proud parent! of a seven pound baby girl. The mother is a former socialite of North Detroit. Louise Hurd. The baby has been named Jerilyn Spearman by-Jiappy parents. THE ARMSTEAD ATHLETIC CLUB Presents ANNUALFALL PROM Friday, November 27, 1942 CORAL GABLE BALLROOM 931 Quellette Avenue, Windsor, Canada (One Blork from Tunnel Exit) Music By PAUL FOSTER and his Orchestra DANCINC 9 TILL 2 A M. ADMISSION 75c Wives Advised To Find Work Or Learn Trade Induction Of Married Men Imminent ! CHICAGO. Illinois (Special) | Col. Paul G. Armstrong. Illinois | ' director of Selective Service, re cently advised unemployed wives of registrants to begin preparation j for jobs in industry, because of [ i December 6. Sorors Solomon and : Scott and part of their committee 1 will make the trip to Custer on De cember 12, personally distribute j their gifts in the name of the aorori ' ty. The sorors do hope that many a soldier's heart will be gladdened ! by these surprise packages. The other very important item of ; business was the annual play, which i is a treat in store for play-goers, I and is to be presented in January j of 1943. Three one act plays will j be staged which are highly enter- I taining and offer sufficient contrast !to have audience appeal. Their l names create immediate Interest "Angels Don't Marry,” ‘’Smoke Screen,” and "Her Majesty the j Queen.” Rehearsal* are well under | way, with Soror Frances Welker as ! director. The play promotion is in the capable hands of Soror Ruby Bradley, dete and place will be an ' nounced later. \ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS MISCELLANEOUS NYLON Complete line of our new fine sheer substitute for NYLON HOSIERY And Other Merchandise For Fall Season ON CONSIGNMENT 2 Reliable Parties Wanted ROYAL CROWN HOSIERY 527 Woodward Ave. WANTED! BOYS OVER 16 TO SET BOWLING PINS GOOD WAGES Inquire After 6 P.M. NORTH END RECREATION 12108 Jos. Campau HAMTRAMCK BELLE BEAUTY SALON We Solicit Your Patronage Steam Scalp Treatments Te. 2-8446 4662 Hastings AC-DC RADIO SERVICE W. W. LEWIS. Electrical Enpneei WE SERVE AND SELL ALL MAKES—RADIO 4209 Hastings near Willis Te. 2-9386 FEMALE HELP Expenenced Single and Two Needle Machine With Foldere DEFENSE WORKERS Apply: 5301 Grand River Harrison Mfg. Co. Ty. 4-6677 dent of the Nine of Hearts. Second. Mrs. M. Moore and third, O. Adams The club will meet next with Mr. and Mrs. J. Burns, 3903 Beaubien street. Otis Williams, president; Ruth Sinvel, scribe. TA-WA-SA- NINE CLUB The Ta-Wa-Sa Nine club met at the home of Mrs Ora Johnson. 90 East Palmer, last Wednesday night. With the president presiding, the group discussed plans for the ! adoption of - family for the month. | «nd approved same. A liberal dona ion was given this family. The next meeting wiU be held December 2 at the home of Mrs I !da Gamble. 4708 St. Antoine. Mrs. E. Brooks, prescient. GLAMOUR GIRLS The Glamour Girls met at the home of Mrs. Frances Guice, 274 Garfield recently. The evening was spent playing bridge and discussing S gala affair. The club expresses sympathy to Mrs. Daniels, Dorothy and Ramon for the loss of their son and broth er, Edward Daniels. The club en tertained Corporal Charles Byous while on his leave from Fort Leonardwood. The secretary of the Glamour Cirls, Mary Lewis is now a Con ductorettc for the DSR. Christine H. Lomax, president; Mary Lewis, secretary; Buenola Byous, treasurer; Maloris Jones, business manager and Frankie Guice, reporter. A New Mexico physlcwn has patent ed an auxiliary turbine and propeller to be attached to rocket airplanes to COAL On Credit! POCAHONTAS . P SCREENING bbjj STEAM SPECIAL Vi Poca Screening . C-JCC Vi Sun Flame Egg . . I Poca. Wash. Nut . . .$8.70 Pocahontas Stove . . .$9.10 HOT AIR SPECIAL Vl Poca. Nut SQIO Vi Poca. Stove .... V GULF COAL CO. 17210 NEWBURN ST. TW. 1 -4930 DAVID STROTHERS Refrigeration Service Domestic Commercial Licensed Bonded 914 ALGER AVE. Tr. 2-1031 Tr. 2-9509 FOR RENT Gratiot 650 Newly Decor ated and well laid out offices A very prominently located building suitable for Attorney. Doctor or anv other Profession—CaU Perlis Management Company Ca. 2232 WANTED! BICYCLES OR PARTS Any Size Any Condition Crosse Pointe Bicycle Co. 15101 Mack Avenue at Maryland Tuxedo 2-4230 WANTED DRIVERS AND HELPERS For Moving Van REASONABLE PAY Full or Part Time GRIFFIN’S MOVING 6042 Brush St. WANTED Dependable Truck Driver Must Know City Also Tall Young Man To Work Inside Steady Employment Vear Round Call Te. 1-4422 J. R. EDDY EXPERT Piano Tuning and Repairing Consoles and Grand Pianos for Sale At Wholesale Prices GET WHILE AVAILABLE I None Manufactured During the War Townsend 5-8539 INSURANCE SALESMEN WANTED! Married men or draft exempted men Earnings ‘from Slso*to S3o<P'monthly! No experience necessary. 76 West Hancock Or See L. Moyse. 30 East Forest Apt. 303 On Sunday. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1942 the imminent induction of married r nen with wives only. Last week. I Colonel Armstrong announced that parried men with wives only Aould be called for service begin ning December 15, regardless of the date of marriage. “A registrant will not be de ferred," Colonel Armstrong said, "merely because his wife is not working. In reconsidering the class ification of a man now classified | m 111-A, the local board will take nfo consideration the fact that his I wife or other dependent will be entitled* to receive an allotment and ! allowance. In addition. Selective ; Service regulations require the board to consider the amount the i dependent is capable of earning, | provided work is available.” MISCELLANEOUS 4 ROOM DeLUX OUTFIT BUY DEFENSE BONDS With This Great Saving B*t,*B°PUlow*,*'He*n*y*D?ty *Eit, (ToU Spring* -8 Pc. Dining Hoorn Suite. 8 * 12 lug. Dinette. 6"« *B"linoleum. 7-Pc. Cabinet Set. 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