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The Hartford Chronicle - march 8,1947 Page Pour NEW HAVEN NEWS By Harriet Davis Most of you who get around to various clubs notice lately that th clubs in New Haven are finally' becoming ideal spots for fun as well as entertainment. Once there were very few places to go, now it seems hard for one to decide where to spend an evening of gaiety. To visitors and to those who have been staying home because of no place to go, the Musicians Club, Monterey, Democratic Club, Rakortas Club, and Dix on's Restaurant, the last but not least, the Elks Club, are all con sidered fine. After all one nev er knows until you see for your selves. So Little New Haven will be saying, "What does New York have that New Haven lacks T" Frankly speaking, "Its just a matter of quantity.' ' Mrs. Eva Gilliam of Winter . Street, recently entertained ..friends from Providence, K. 1., at a Valentine Cocktail Party. Guests from Providence includ ed Mesdames Marion Pryor, "Julia Taylor, and Margaret Simmons. New Haveners were Mesdames Alberta Ballard, Euk ma Holland, Gladys James, -Thelma Petterson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. T. KKinner ; Messrs iugene wid son, Fred Tatten and Charles f Smith. Mr. Charles Smith, also of Prdvidence, was an honored guest. . ' - . . ; I : Mr. and Mrs. Harold White of Philadelphia recently visited ! their neice and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wilmore, Sr. and family of Gregory Street. Mrs. Maude Cannon of 110 Winter quietly celebrated her 55th birthday, Saturday, enter taining a few friends in her home. Those present were : Mr. and Mrs. Mclntyre, Mr. and Mrs. Pulley, Mrs. Lillian Mor ris; Messrs Allison Baldwin, Herman Cannon and James Brown. Miss Gwendolyn Dortehe, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Dortehe became the bride of Mr.' Leonard Weeks, son of Mrs. Larvonia Weeks of Hamilton Street, Feb. 23, 1947. . Miss Dortehe was given away in. marriage by her father, at the ceremony which took place , in the home of Rev. J. E. Henry of Henry Street. Her attendants were Rchetta Cobb as Maid of Honor, and Ju nie Andrews, as best man. A reception followed in the home of the bride's grandfather, Mr: Buchanan Dortehe of Foote Street. In the past two weeks the La Petite Social Club was lav ishly entertained in the homes of Mrs. Eliza Harpkins of Nee all Street and Mrs. Mack Keyes of North Parkway. At the meet ing held in the home of .Mrs. Harpkins, Mrs. Ruth. Washing ton was the recipient of first prize. At Mrs. Keyes home f ol , lowing the game, Mrs. Rose Spencer was awarded first prize, Mrs. Louise Jackson, second! ! V r . - ' . . - Mr. and Mrs. Waddey Williams, well-known New Haven couple, celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on Saturday, eve ning, March 1st, in their most beautiful home at 139 Forest Road, West Haven. . ' . ' , The many friends Wd relatives attending were pleasantly surprised by the announcement of the engagement of Miss Doro thy Porter, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. Webster Porter of Knoxville, Tenn., to Mr. waaay W illiams, dr., son or tne nonorea couple. Miss Porter is a graduate of the New Haven Hospital School of Nursing. Mr. Williams, Jr.,, is a graduate of Alabama State Teachers College and is currently the featured trombonist with Louis Armstrong's band. , Mrs. Williams, Sr., received a diamond ring from her husband. Miss Porter received a diamond engagement ring from Mr. Williams, Jr., and he in return received a beautiful gold key chain from her. Mrs. Aaron Jones ang the most appropriate song, "I Love You Truly". K .. , - . Among those attending were Mrs. Ellouise Day, prominent social and political figure; Mrs. Bertha Dixon, Mrs. Wm. Glover of Hamden, Dr. and Mrs. Herman Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Rankin, Mrs.' Mary Griffin of Washington, D. C, and many Left to right: Waddy L. Williams, Jr., Miss Dorothy Porter, Roland C. Irving, and Mrs. William Glover. SUFFIELD NEWS By Mrs. Anna Babcock The Valentine Supper given by. the Third Baptist Church Sunday Scool was a big suc cess financially. Many white friends patronized the supper. Rev. F. C. Atkins and choir rendered a service at Rev. Hutchings' church on Aid en Street in Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Barbara Greer was solo ist from Sufiield and her rendi tion of "Remember Me", high lighted the service. - John Amos Edmonds, a bask etball player of Suffield High, is rated as the sixth highest scorer of the state. Mr. Louis Walker, nephew of Miss Susie Crenshaw, was din ner guest of Miss Doris Van Allen, Sunday. Mrs. J. M. Hayes, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, Jr., were guests of Mrs. Hayes' son, Charles, Monday evening. prize, and Mrs. Amelia Nixon won the consolation award. Mrs. Harriet Badger and Mrs. Viola Glover were also among the invited guests present. At both meetings, a very enjoyable evening was had by all, with plenty of goodies, to eat as well as plenty to drink. A.Y.D. PRESENTS REVUE AND DANCE It is a rare thing in New Hav en to have an opportunity to spend an inexpensive socia even ing with a. progressive union twist. On Friday, March 7, the American Folksay Group of N. Y., made up young students and workers, children of trade un ionists, will appear in New Hav en -to present a full length revue and dance. This is the same group that appeared before meetings of -UAW. NMU, the Teachers' Union, UOPWA lo. cals, Social Service Workers and many other trade union groups. They have appeared in the Museum of Natural His tory in a concert series, United Nations Celebration at the NEW HAVEN'S NEWEST AND FINEST The Belmont Restaurant and Lounge I. L. Hill and O. C. Cullen, Proprietors "GOOD FOOD OUR SPECIALTY" All Home Cooking We Bake Daily Catering Exclusively To Luncheons, Banquets and Dinner Parties For Reservations Call 6-6301 ' , 4 156 DIXWELL AVENUE FX- iff 1 f : Mr. and Mrs. Waddey L. Williams, Sr.r Mrs. Ellouise Day, (Calvin Stoner Photo) Rockefeller Plaza, the Madison Square Garden for the Knights of Pythias. The group will put on a show with real union punch and with plenty of dances, songs and hu morL These talented people have worked together'a performance that will be the envy of any mrd .working executive group. After the show, the group will get on the floor and call the numbers for a real barn dance. Here you will hear how these old calls are changed to real union material; In other words, this show is the type .of enter tainment New Haven has need ed for a long time. . The place of this outstanding event will be the Eagles Hall, at 270 Crown Street, and the ad mission is only 60 cents per ticket. NEW HAVEN, CONN. 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