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SOCIETY AND WOMAN’S PAGE CLUB NEWS
Young Couples Choose Saturday For Their Wedding Day
REV. BAUGH OFFICIATES
AT HILLMAN-DENNIS NUPTIALS'
Miss Pasty Virginia Hillman,
daughter of Samuel Hillman and
Joseph Dennis, son of Mr. and
Mrs. A. W. Dennis, spoke their
wedding vows Saturday evening,
Sept. 26, at the home of Mrs. Tho
mas Searcy, in the presence of re
latives and intimate friends, with
Kev. Ilaugh officiating.
The bride was lovely in a gown
* of white satin, fashioned on prin
cess lines. The long sleeves with
lace inserts, formed points over
the hands. Her white tulle veil fell
from a Juliet cap of satin and tulle,
and she carried an arm bouquet of
yellow roses and white lillies.
Miss Rosa Hillman, the bride’s
GLIMPSES “ TS
By SYLVIA PENN
Since our chat with you last
week, there have been lots of so
cial happenings and civic activi
ties in the Motor City, and we
shall now endeavor to reflect to
you through our “Mirror” a little
this and that which we hope you
will find interesting.
Saturday night was a busy night
for Detroiters. The “Liberty Ball"
given for the benefit of the widows
of Black Legion victims, at the
Naval Armory was very largely
attended. On Saturday evening,
there was also an elaborate din
ner given in honor of Miss Juanita
Jackson, at the Lucy Thurman Y.
W. C. A. under auspices of the lo
cal N. A. A. C. P. Several local
weddings and private also took
place last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kendall (Ruth
Wilkes) of Hartford avenue, are
the proud parents of a two-week
old baby girl.
Mrs, Josephine J. Montgomery,
of Flint, Miefiigan who was recent
ly called to the bedside of her sick
sister. Miss Tresser E. Johnson,
who is ill at Gofid Samaritan Hospi
tal, is indisposed with a severe
#cold and is confined at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Edna Sutton of
Brewster street.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Terry, of
E. Canfield, are back home, after
a very pleasant motor trip to Fort
Wayne, Indiana, and Fox Lake.
vlsiled Mr. Terry’s brother
' and sister-in-laws, Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Terry.
Miss Mossie D. White, of Lexing
ton, Ky. a neice of Mrs. A. Terry,
left last Friday for Kentucky State
Industrial College, Frankfort, Ky.
Cornelius Henderson, Jr. left De
troit last Saturday, for Howard U
niversity, Washington, D. C., where
he will enter upon the work of his
senior year in the engineering de
partment of that university.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Maddox, 973 E. Kirby was enliv
ened last week by a linen shower,
in honor of Kathleene Maye Al
len. whose . engagement to Junius
B. Maxwell was announced in the
spring. T.he wedding will take
place in November. Many beau
tiful gifts ..were received .by the
bride-elect. Games and. dancing,
were followed by a dainty lunch.
TO APPEAR IN RECITAL
Miss Lavinla J. Bright
Dramatic Artist
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The Parish Aid of
St. Cyprian Mission
Presents
Lavinia Johnson Bright
in a
DRAMATIC RECITAL
at
Y. W. C. A.
Elizabeth and St. Antoine
Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8 P. M.
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sister, was maid of honor. She
wore a chiffon organdy of sky blue
and carried an arm bouquet of pink
roses.
A reception followed the wedding
ceremony. Among those present
were Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman, Mr.
and Mrs. Tunnels, Mr. and Mrs.
Pascal, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hunter,
Mr. and Mrs. Johns, Miss Opal
Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Hathcock,
Mrs. Ruby Mason, Mr. Mayfield,
Mrs. P. Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Wheatt,
Miss Minnie Hillman, Charles
Rhonenee, Mr. and Mrs. M. B.
Warren, Mr. and Mrs. D. Hudson,
Mrs. Ernest Berry, Mr. and Mrs.
Sheffield.
Among those present were: Mes
dames Ella Bowerman, Eliza Clarke
Louise Henderson, Moody, Lillian
Houston, Gardner, Simmons, Louise
Nelson, L. Walker, C. Williams, and
Misses H. Taylor, G. Thigpen, T.
Watt, E. Sainty, S. Cortley K.
Sainty, W. McDaniels, J. Wakelyn
Mrs. William Poole, of Pitts
burgh, Pa., and her two sons, Wil
liam, Jr. and Cecil, were last week
end guests of Dr. and Mrs. Alf.
Thomas, of Josephine avenue. The
Pooles left Mionday morning, via
Ann Arbor, and left Cecil at the
university of Michigan, then con
tinued the Journey home, with a
brief stop-over at Cleveland.
Touring in the East are Mr. and
Mrs. Thotmas Bumbray, of Goddard
avenue, Detroit, accompanied by
their daughter, Melovell, Mrs. An
na Baker, and Wesley Matthews.
The “mirror” folk received mail
from them from New York City,
but the party has also looked over
Atlantic City. Philadelphia, Pitts
burgh. Washington, D. C. and o
ther cities.
Leaving Detroit Friday, Mrs. Ros
ie Bcstio and her granddaughter,
Clara Johnson, 1707 St. Aubln
street, will journey to Evergreen,
Alabama, for a month’s visit with
relatives. They will also stop over
at Bessemer. Alabama to spend a
few days with relatives.
Mrs. Mattie Massey, 1323 Med
bury avenue, returned to Detroit
last week, after a delightful yis
it with relatives in Louisville, Ky.,
and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Complimenting their young cou
sin. Miss Margaret Hastings, of
Toronto, Canada, Dr. and Mrs. Wil
liam Postles. of Parker avenue en-1
tertained at a pretty party at their
home, Saturday night. Dancing.!
cards and a delectable menu were
enjoyed by the guests present. In
addition to the honoree, the guests!
who pronounced Dr. and Mrs. Pos-j
ties a perfect host and hostess
were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Austin, |
Hughes Peterson, Miss Marcella!
Touring in the East are Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Bumbray, .of God
dard avenue, Detroit, accompanied
by their daughter. Melovell, Mrs.
Anna Baker, and Wesley Matthews.
The “mirror” folft received ’mail
rtom them > fr6m New York City,
but the party has also looked over
Atlantic City, Philadelphia. Pitts
burgh, Washington. D. C. and oth--
er cities.
Leaving Detroit. Friday, Mrs.
Rosie Bostic and her granddaugh
ter, Clara Johnson, 1707 St. Aubin
street, will journey to Eevergreen.
Ala. for a month’s visit with rela
tives. They will also-' stop over at
Bessemer, Ala. to spend a few days
with relatives. „ .
Mrs. Mattie Massey, 1323 Med
bury avenue, returned to Detroit
last week, after a delightful visit
with relatives in Louisville, Ky.
and Cincinnati, Ohio.
Complimenting their young cou
sin, Miss Margaret Hastings, of
Toronto, Canada, Dr. and Mrs. 1
William Postles, of Parker avenue
entertained at a pretty party at!
their home. Saturday night. Danc
ing, cards and a delectable menu
were enjoyed by the guests pre
sent. In addition to the honoree,
the guests who pronounced Dr. and
Mrs. Postles a perfect host and
hostess were: Mr. and Fred Aus
tin, Hughes Peterson, Miss Marcel
la Tandy, Miss Margaret Matthews,
Mildridge and Frazier Moore, Miss
Ruth Houser, Miss Margaret Russ,
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gaines, Mr.
and Mrs. Ramond Scruggs, Misses
Victoria and Margaret McCall, Car
lysle Johnson, James Dunbar, Wil
liam and Cecil Poole, Horace
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The young women in this
picture are members of the
graduation class of Ruby's
School of Beauty, who received
their diplomas, Sept. 18, at.
Metropolitan Baptist Church,
in this city. Reading from left
to right, (sitting)—Geraldln
Reed, Hazel Ward, Rallene
Bibb, Elizabeth Taylor, Louise
Sreenway, Minnie Blackman,
(Standing) Ruby Trimble,
founder and owner of school;
Gertrude Smith, Lillian Jen
kins, Willa Mae Posey, instruc-
Bradfield, Willis Ward, Dr. and
Mrs. S. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Cooper, John Carney, Mr.
and Mrs. John Jackson, of Inkster,
and Miss Johnella Johnson.
We, along with other friends, ex
tend sympathy to Mrs. Eddie L.
Robinson, of Forest avenue, who
has just received word of her
father’s death, in Kansas City, Mo.
Mrs. Maggie Holllnger has re
turned to Detroit, following a plea
sant vacation in the South, visiting
friends and relatives. While in
Mobile, Ala., Mrs. Holllnger was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ed
ward E. Coleman, who honored her
with a lovely afternoon tea. She
was also tendered many other so
cial courtesies, including a week
end motor trip with friends to
Moss Point.
Three candles burned brightly
on a lovely decorated cake Monday
afternoon, when Mr. and Mrs. Wil
liam Banks, of Vernor Highway,
tendered their three-year-old
daughter, Tenitia, a birthday party
on the event of her natal dayJ
Twelve little guests were present
to help the little honoree enjoy her
birthday party.
Next week we will have more to
tell the minor fans, and in the |
meantime give those long pull
those strong pulls -for the home
town paper—The Detroit Tribune.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson,
of New York City; Mr. Bryant*
and Collirts were dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Breazil, last
Thursday evening. Mr. Wilson Is
a nephe.w of Mr. Bryant. The par
ty returned to New Vork last Eri
day mornihg. 1 ' - ,
A farewell party was given,in
honor of. Miss Alice .Gagje" at, the
home, of Miss Elsje Mae Honey-.
1)U8S. of Tillman street, prior to
the honoree’s departure for wiley 1
College, in Texas. Those present
were Misses Pauline Dotson,, Lueva
Lee, Clementine. Johnson, Louise'
Dotson, Virginia Davis, pdell Walk
er Messrs', to. Anderson, St. Clair
Billups, William Hampton, Curtis
Lucius, Alfred Gpge, Roy Whit
taker, and Council Boge.
A pretty bridge party was that
given Thursday afternoon, Septem- 1
her 10, by Mrs. G. N. Leaster and
Mrs. E. I). Morris, of Van Court!
avenue, in honor of Mrs. Velata
Nelson of St. Petersburg, Florida.!
Guests attending were Mrs. Addy, i
Mrs. G. McAdory, Mrs. E. McLily, I
Mrs. R. Jackson, Mrs. R. Philpot, l
Mrs. E. Ashford. Mrs. Nelson re- 1
ceived the guest bridge prize, while 1
Mrs, Jackson and Mrs. McAdory
won the regular bridge prizes.
Miss Alma Thomas, daughter
of Mrs. Alma Thomas, 697 Superior
street became the bride of Roy
Hall, of this city, August 29, in
Chicago, 111. While In Chicago,
the young couple were the guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Mann. They were
royally honored at a party at the
Grand Terrace. On their return to
Detroit, September 4, the Hnlls were
welcomed by their many friends
THE m
THE DETROIT TRIBUNE SATURDAY. OCTOBER 3, 1936
tor; Willie Miller, and Mable
Fleming, and J. Hamilton
Trimble.
The program was short and
interesting. After singing “Lift
Every Voice And Sing,” prayer
was offered by the assistant
pastor, Mrs. Rallane Bibb, gave
a concise history of Ruby’s
School of Beauty. A skit, “Cos
metology As An Art,” was ren
dered by the class. Dr. Bargyh
and Dr. Owen spoke to the
class in very inspiring words.
Miss Willa Mae Posey, junior
and tendered a reception at 915 E.
Warren. Many gifts were receiv
ed. Those present were: Mrs. Al
ma Thomas, Professor and Mrs.
West, Rev. and Mrs. L. N. Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Swanson, Mr.
and Mrs. E. McCrary, Mr. and
Mrs. James Hall, John Thomas,
Alf Thomas, Weldon Motz, Miss
Marjorie Pymilton, Miss R. Jack
son, MJss L. Austin Miss Katie
McFall Alf. Ress, Miss E. Bullocks,
Miss Helen Nevils, Miss Lula Ba
con, Richard Hall, Mrs. Cora Green,
Mrs. Eula Napier, A. Thomas
and Miss C. Mclntosh.
YWCA Offers
Varied Program
Os Activities
Activities are in full swing at the
Lucy Thurman Branch Y. W. C.
A. this week, with something to in
terest everybody of every age.
Members are invited to put a Y.
W. C. A. day on their calendar and
come to the Branch regularly to
enjoy the many things that are go
ing on there. Friends and newcom
ers are always welcome, too.
Tuesday night is “Activities
Night” when adults (husbands and
wives, boy friends and girl friends)
are invited to roller skate, play
ping pong. This was a most effec
tive means of reducing last season!
Skntes are furnished at 5c per
hour and admission is free to mem
bers. Men and pay a
small registration fee.
■ * Thursday afternoon sYart tbr
many friends of the Branch with a
bridge luncheon. This activity will
be sponsored weekly throughto'ut
the season for the pleasur'e of every
one who has free time on Thurs
days to devote to relaxation and
recreation. Those who remain
throughout .the. afternoon.and even
ing may Cnjoy flinner ii> the caflp
teria. book review. lectures, ahume
board, deck tennis, and arty num
ber of ‘other activities planned- for
their pleasure.
Each month on the third Thurs
day some special event will be
planned just for members and
friends of the Branch.
The cafeteria is always open for
parties and guests. This is the re
gular meeting place for dinner
down town before the theatre or
luncheon after a busy morning of
shopping. Out-of-town guests also
enjoy the Branch dining room.
Co-Ed activities, are sponsored
on Monday nights for the younger
set. Girl Reserve clubs meet on
Wednesday for the junior and in
termediate school set, and on Fri
day for the high school crowd,
llomemaking clubs meet on Thurs
day. A full program of activities Is
planned for each group. Further
information may be secured from
Mrs. Maude Page and Miss Helen
M. Wright at the Branch. 560 East
Elizabeth Street.
Good Service?
Good Gasoline?
Then pro to—
Kosal Service Station
Cor. John R. & Canfield
Sunoco Gas Oil
Car Washinpr
Remember to mention this
Ad
instructor, introduced Miss
Ruby Trimble, founder and
proprietor, who presented the
diplomas.
For nearly ten years, Miss Trim
ble has been actively identified
with the advancement and pro
gress of beauty culture. She says:
“Beauty-minded women are begin
ning to demand a high type of
service. Proficiency is being
sought, as never before. Shop
owners and beauty salon managers
are constantly on the lookout for
the better-trained beautician.”
Columnist
MISS THEODOSIA PAT
RICK, lovely daughter of At
torney and Mrs. William T.
Patrick, of Detroit whose writ
ings in “Patricia’s Journal” in
the Detroit Tribune are eager
ly read by many admirers each
week.
'. NAACP News •
~ The meeting of the Youth Divi
sion of the ‘N. A. A. C. P. at St.
Cyprian's' parish House,* 'Milford
and 28th Streets on Sunday, Sept.
2p, was a huge sudeess. It wa» at
tended-by* over Ohd hundred peo
ple, and the house was filled to its
capacity.' » •• •. '
Laertes Douglass and his orches
tra opened the meeting with popu
lar s\ving tunes of the day.'- The
meeting was then turned over to
•Gloster Current, who executed his
duties well as master of cere
monies of a good amateur program.
There was also an art exhibit
displaying the talents of several
rising young artists. The short
story contest sponsored by the
Youth Division was also terminat
ed.
Three cash prizes will be mailed
to the first place winners of all
three contests as soon as the pudg
es reach their dicisions.
L. C. Blount, president of the
Senior Branch of the N. A. A. C. P.
gave a few very encouraging re
marks. After the meeting was ad
journed, refreshments were served.
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CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Mrs. G. A.
Ratliffe, who passed away Septem
ber 14, 1936 at Ypsilanti State Hos
pital, takes this method of ex
pressing their appreciation and
gratefulness for flowers, resolu
tions and cards of sympathy from
the Council and Deaconess Board
of Bethel A. M, E. Church; St.
Stephens A. M. E. Church Choir;
Central Housewives League; Tues
day Night Class of St. Stephens A.
M. E. Church; West Side Booker
T. Washington Trade Association
and House Wives League; Nellie
B. Pierce Aid of Bethel A. M. E.
Church; the Sorosis Group;
Northeastern Community Chorus
and friends.
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Dr. Brown Guest
Speaker At
Agents Club
Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown,
President-Founder of Palmer Me
mortal Institute of Sedalia, N. C.,
was guest speaker at the meeting
of the Underwriters Club of the
Great Lakes Insurance Company, 1
Sept. 21.
I)r. Brown spoke insplringly of (
her work in North Carolina, and
charged her listeners of the task
that lay before them in the awak-j
ening and building of their own
community life and interests. Dr.
Brown is an outstanding exponent
of success and cultural achieve
ment.
Gordon Hancock, writing edi
torially in Norfolk Journal and
Guide says: “What is perhaps one
of the most significant experiments
in Negro Education in this country
is to be found at Sedalia, N. C.” •
In thirty years Palmer Institute
has risen from a one-room school
house in the center of a pine for
est to one of the most impressive
plants in America, valued upward
of a half million dollars.
The Underwriters Club of Great
Lakes Insurance Company sub
scribed twenty-five dollars to the
Palmer Institute Expansion Fund.
Dr. Brown will return to Detroit
in November to head an expansion
drive for the school.
Sorocis Group Notes
The Sorosis Group, one of De
troit’s oldest study clubs, opened
its season with a meeting at the
home of Mrs. Mildred Cross, 6040
Whitewood, Monday evening.
The club is planning a unique
program this year—studying the
music, literature and art of various
countries. The membership is di
vided into these three groups ac
cording to thei rindlvidual talent,
and each group will within itself
study and present their findings
that are of general interest to the
club.
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FLA. A. & M. COLLEGE CLUB
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Sunday afternoon, Sept. 19, a
group of graduates and former stu
dents of Florida A. & M. ollege met
in the apartment of Mr. and Mrs.
Theodore Massenburg, 5015 Brush
to reorganize their college club In
Detroit. A temporary organization,
with Mrs. Linnie Sanders, chair
man, and Mrs. Massenburg, secre
tary, was formed.
The meeting resulted in a very
happy reunion of old schoolmates,
and a splendid program for the
club was enthusiastically discuss
ed. . .»
Formal reorginazation will take
place Sunday afternoon, Oct. 3, at
6 p. m. at th§ address* previously
mentioned. All former graduates
and students of Florida A. & M. Col
lege are requested to attend.
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DETROIT TRIBUNR ; '
The Largest and Finest Equipped Colored Laundry and Linen
. Supply Company in America. 4
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A irout lien of the largest colored Linen Supply and Laundry In America and a few of the Dellverv
I rucks and Sales Force, located at 700 Alexandrine F. near Hastings St.
In the year of lib’s, Hr. Fred Alien opened a small laundry shop at 6247 Hastings St. He purchased
a small truck, hired one man to drive It, one office girl and one linen repair girl.
During this time, Mr. Allen served ns a salesmnn for his company, while his wife served In various
capacities tor the company at home and In the shop. an >Mrlous
Altho in the year 1929, every
other type of business was enjoy
ing large profits, Mr. Allen was in
a struggling period. He was dis
appointed in about 90 per cent of
his monthly contracts, but this did
not stop his eagerness and desire
to exercise his wide experience in
the laundry field and to achieve
his goal. The cry of. "It can’t be
done" was hurled at him at every
turn; but his answer was, "we’ll
see".
In 1929 nnd 19.10, the business
gained slowly; a little more equip
men was added. The dark gloomy
days months nnd years of the de
pression, 1910, 1911, 1912, forced
colored people to live closer to
gether, to help one another, to
patronize race business, to become
more race conscious each year.
The Supreme Linen nnd Laundry
Company kept expanding, adding
new equipment, employing more
colored men and women. He was
steadily marching ahead.
During 1911, 1914 and 1915, Mr.
Allen kept plugging harder and
MISS WILHEMINA LEWIS AND
ALFRED HARVEY SPEAK VOWS
Palms formed the improvised al
tar at one end of the living room
of the Lewiß home, 3818 Biddle
street, Saturday evening, Sept. 26,
at 8 o'clock, when Miss Wilhemina
Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
George Lewis, spoke her vows to
Alfred J. Harvey, of Detroit.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. R. L. Bradby.
The bride, who was given away
by her father, wore a gown of Ivory
satin, made on simple lines, with
a long train. The head dress was
of Grecian style. .The bride car
ried a bouquet of white roses,
white gladioli and baby’s breath.
Miss Maddie Jordan, the bride’s
only attendant, was maid of honor.
She wore pale blue crepe de chine
with long full skirt. Her bouquet
wa,s of red roses and pink gladioli,
and baby’s breath.
Jesse L. Grasty attended the
groom as best man.
The mother of the bride wore
pale green crepe, tunic style, with
a long full skirt. Her corsage was
of tea roses.
Before the ceremony, Miss Hor
tense Randall sang very sweetly,
“I Love You, Truly," accompanied
“When The Real Thing Conies Along”
ANDY KIRK
and his 12 CLOUDS OF JOY
AT
GRAYSTONE BALLROOM ,
MON.OCT.STH
This Will Be ANDY KIRK’S First Appearance In
DETROIT.
HEAR PHA TERREL SING “WHEN THE REAL
THING COMES ALONG.*’
Advance Sale-Tickets 75c Door 90c
REAL ESTATE SALES
7 Room Brlck-Klrby-F. B. H. A.-2 Car Garage 94200
*2 Family Brick-Farnsworth-10 Rooms-F. B. Steam 3700.
4 Family Brick-Theodore-20 Rooms-F. B. H. A 6800.'
7 Family Brick-Theodore-31 Rooms-F. B. Steam 7000i
6 Family Brick-Brush-30 Rooms-F. B. Steam 9600<
8 Family Brick-Llvlngstone-40 Rooms-F. 8.-Stove Heat .....8600,<
1« Family Brlck-Beauhien-86 Rooms-F. 8.-Steam Heat 24,000.
16 Family Brick-Palmer-90 Rooms-F. 8.-Steam Heat 26,000.1
. CANNON BROS.
1950 Sherman St. Fitzroy 0140 j
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Fred A. Allen
TIME MARCHES ON!
PAGE FIVE
by &rs. Millie Connelly Lee, who
also played the wedding march.
Mrs. Lottie Ryan and Miss Julia
Gordon served at the punch bowl
and refreshment table.
The invited guest included Mr.
and Mrs. Eccleston, Mr. and Mrs.
J. W. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. L. Crox
ton. Mr. and Mrs. L. Wilson, Miss
Bertha Cray, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert
If. Lee, Mr and Mrs. George Wil
liams, Miss Myrtle Ricks, Mr. and
Mrs. J. Triplett, and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. J. Rome and daughter,
Miss L .Reid, Miss R. Terry, Mrs.
It. Terry, Clarence Bedford, Miss
Madeline Haith, Kenneth Haith.
Mr. and Mrs. William Briley, Mr.
Peterson, Miss Helen Johnston,
James Williams, Mr. and Mrs. W.
Davis, Levi Eubanks, Miss Agnet
ta Cheatham, and many others.
CLASSIFIED
2-ROOMS for couples. f>#o7
Vine wood near ear and bus line.
DRESSMAKING Halloween
Costumes. Lila, Cherry 688#;
Dally 9-2. N« Sundays. 10-JJ
harder, making new contacts, buy
ing new material, serving more
families; seeking finance to supply
the productive demands; increas
ing the payroll, advertising, pur
chasing new trucks, until January
1936. when the once little Supreme
Linen and Laundry Company mov
ed into a completely equipped plant
at 700 E. Alexandrine St.
Today they have 41 colored em
ployees, a chief engineer, auditor,
Rookkeeper. specialty women, re
pair women, machinist, a force of
salesmen and keep eight late mod
el delivery trucks busy from 7 A.
M. to 8 P. M., serving over 3,600
patrons weekly. They offer ns fine
a complete Linen Supply and
Laundry Service ns ahy Laundry
Company in America.
The Supreme Linen Supply and
Laundry Company is entirely own
ed and operated by Fred A. Allen
and is a historical mark in the de
velopment of the Negro in the
business field, in the State of
Michigan.