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PHOENIX TRIBUNE
ESTABLISHED IN 101 S
PUBLISHED BY
The Tribune Publishing Co.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
A. R. SMITH, Managing Editor
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Subscription, per year §2.50
17 N. 2nd St. Phone 7392
June 19th Will Be
Celebrated Here By
the Colored People
The Phoenix branch of the Na
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People will cele
brate Emancipation Day on Satur
day, June id, at East Lake park,
when the program planned will
eclipse all previous observances.
It was on January 1, 1863, that
President Abraham Lincoln issued
ais first proclamation, declaring that
he would free all slaves. Slavery
was not abolished legally, however,
by this proclamation, and it was not
until 1865 that the final steps were
taken by congress passing the thir
teenth amendment. For many years
the colored people have annually cel
ebrated their freedom.
The program planned for Satur
day is under the direction of James
L. Davis, and will be open to all col
ored people of the city. The mem
bership drive, which has occupied
the attention of the organization dur
ing June will close and a junior
branch will be organized at the meet
ing. The junior committee is head
ed by Betty Vann. A program of
sports will be given, features being
planned for men, women and chil
dren. The merchants of the city
have donated some worthwhile prizes
for the events.
Barbecued beef, pork and chicken,
together with ice cream and iced
watermelons, will be served. Favors
of the N, A. A. C. P. balloons will
be given.
Returns from Country
Miss Edna Nelson, 1210 East
Adams St., returned recently from a
pleasant stay in the country.
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Something New
The Western Casualty Company
of Denver, Colo., is issuing a new
health and accident policy called the
“Elite.” It has the endowment sea
PHOENIX TRIBUNE—ALWAYS IMPROVING
ture and is virtually two policies in
one A. R. Smith, 17 North 2nd St.,
is the resident agent and will be
glad to explain this policy to any
one who is interested in securing
the best in health and accident in
surance. Either call in person or
phone 7392
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Annual Sermon
The Mosaic Templars of America
held their annual sermon recently
at the C M. E. church. They made
a creditable showing. The Hon. T.
j. Smiley is State Grand Master.
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To District Conference
Rev. R. H. Harbert, pastor of the
A. M. E church, left this week in
his Maxwell touring car for Flag
staff, Ariz., to attend the District
Conference. He was accompanied by
Prof. P. Landry, principal of the
Douglas Grammar School.
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Plight Their Troth
Mr. Latham Christopher and Miss
Ollie Mae Hightower were united in
the holy bonds of marriage last
week. The bride is a graduate of
the Phoenix Union High School,
class of 1926, and is quite popular
as a singer.
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Sir Knights Sermon
The Sir Knights and Daughters
of Tabor will hold their annual
Thanksgiving services Sunday, June
20th at the A. M. E. church and the
Rev. E. E. Burkhalter will deliver
the annual sermon.
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Rev. Martin Preaches
Members and friends of the A. M.
E. Church were favored with a ser
mon from Rev. Martin of McNary,
Ariz., last Sunday. Rev. Martin and
HOW MANY PAY DAYS
HOW MANY PAY DAYS were there last year? Here’s a
profitable way to keep track of them.
Every pay day deposit a definite portion of your pay
check in the “PHOENIX SAVINGS BANK & TRUST
CO.” Do it first —before you have a chance to spend
it all.
At the end of the year look at your Pass book and count
the pay days, also at the amount of money which you
have saved.
4% COMPOUNDED SEMI-ANNUALLY ON ALL
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS
PHOENIX SAVINGS BANK & TRUST CO.
SAVINGS TRUSTS INSURANCE
wife have been teaching school at
McNary the past year and are now
on their annual vacation. Mrs,. Mar
tin is formerly of Santa Fe, N. M.
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Greatly Improved
Mrs. Cora Moore, 21 East Madi
son street, who has been indisposed
for the past year, is now able to
walk with crutches. Her many
friends in Phoenix and throughout
Arizona and California will be
pleased to note this improvement.
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To California
Mrs. Perry Payne, 64 So. 3rd St.,
who has been indisposed the past
several weeks, is convalescent and
plans to leave soon for San Fran
cisco, Cal., on her annual summer
vacation.
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Big Celebration Planned
The colored citizens of Phoenix
are planning to celebrate the 19th
of June in grand style. During the
day, amusement and refreshments
will be furnished at East Lake Park,
and in the evening the big attrac
tion will be at Pacific City Amuse
ment Park.
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Decoration Day
Many private picnics were held by
the colored citizens of Phoenix on
Decoration Day. Some spent the day
on the river, while others motored
to the mountains and other nearby
resorts. The annual picnic of Masons
was held on the banks of the river
and many w T ere present to enjoy the
hospitality of this fine bunch of good
fellows.
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A fool and his money are soon
parted; which is a lucky thing tor
the fool.
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