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114 lBt Antoine Street, Comer Columbia CKJtord ft 14 »; Saturday, Sept. 7, 1180 * SOCIETY AND WOMAN’S PAGE CLUB NEWS GLIMPSES IN DETROITS MIRROR By Sylvia P«nn Autumn with its various activities was ofloially ush ered in with numerous outings on Labor Day, September 2, and wth te advent of the fall season, scopes of De troiters are returning to the city, after pleasant vacations in various pats of the country. With pleasure, te Tribune-Independent has chroni cled the many social appenings in the city, during the spring and summer; told of the travels of local citizens; and eralded the news of numerous out-of-town people who visited the Motor City. We have likewise kept the public informed concerning the divers local club activities, as we shall continue to do. The Tribune-Independent is gla dto welcome Detroit ers back from pleasant summer trips, and we extend grettings to those who vacationed here at home. We like wise extend best wishes to the many young men and women who are leaving for college, and assure our host of readers that we shall take real delight in keeping them infirmed concerning the local social activities during the fall and winter seasons Moreover, we shall reflect to you through “our mirror” such other observations as we shall deem constructive and interesting. I Many prominent visitors have' lubeen In our midst during til© past f oV'©ek;0 V '©ek; among them being A. L* Garvin; of Louisville; Kentucky; who to one of the outetandfng ed ucators and business men of his state; Dr. Wilson Ballard; promi nent Loutsville dentist; Mr. Dillon; of the Louisville postal service; and Don K. Williams; who is pleasantly remembered by many local citizens; as having previous ly v tolled Detroit as a member of the cost of “The Green Pastures”; during the last showing of that famous play in this city. Messrs. Garvin; Dillon; Wiliams; and Dr. Billiard were guests of John Garvin and family; 50b8 Van Dyke avenue and J. M. Garvin and familf; 34.16 St. Jean avenue; brothers of the visiting Garvin. Many courtesies were extended these prominent visitor; during their sojourn a mnnp us. Two other inttresting visitors were Miss Hattie Louise Atkinson; who spent her vacation with her parents; Mr. and Mrs J. P. Atkin son; 6315 Vinewood avtnue; and her house guest; Miss Clara 0. of Liberia; West Africa. Kisses Cassele and Atklnsson are p sflkteoSw-—Hrhtitfl t°r Nurses; In New York City; and expect to terminate their course of studies next year. - Other interesting visitors includ ed John B. Hill and Mr. and M*s. Henry James; of Atlanta; La. who were guests of Mr. anil Mrs. Royal Merrl weather; 1026 Marston Ave. While here; these charming Georgians and other friends wei© delightfully entertained at an elaborate four-course luncheon last Tuesday; by Miss Rose Collins 671 Hague street. Besides ihf out-of-town guests present were ■ Mr and Mrs. Royal Merriweather; Mll.tr two daughters: Dorothy*and Knose: and Lace Dixon. Before jMbtifrning home; the Atlantians JyWill -stop over at Cleveland; Ohio; L* and Chicago; Illinois. After a sucoetwfu 1 season of twelve w-teks; Green Pastures (’amp; at Grasse l*ake; Michigan, broke camp on Labor Day; and 126 happy boys and girls; who spent the last two weeks of the summer at this Ideal resort; came trooping home; accompanied by their director and counselor*. The little c&mpehs brought home with them a« souvenirs many useful nnd attractive articles; which they made at Green Pastures under the supervision of the counselors The souvenirs included artistic ash trays; book ends, and letter holders; made from discarded tin cans; paper knives; baskets and other articles; fashioned from the raw materials found at the camp. The camp; which is under the direction of the Detroit Urban I Angus; of which John C Dancy Is head; was under the person supervision of Ramon Scruggs, Assisted by eleven young college students; including Misses Ann Poster; Jane Watson: Eleanor Boykin ; Victoria McCall I Georgia Redd: Mrs. Fithellne ett; Horace Bradfteld; William Goins; Bd Benjamin: John Oun&f and Hackley Woodford: in addtttan to Miss Marguerite King; nurse; Mrs. Ethel Howard; Miss Beatrice Patrick; and Messrs. Uott* Theodore Asare;who composed the culinary department jrthri R. Morehesd: prominent local total tor; who journeyed down Kita; Georgia; August 21; sin ess trip; returned Aug. Morehesd states that he Med with the people and 1 at the pror r esslveneas business people of the here: as It was his first that state. Mi to say that those who ofclng schools will be tu tareatsd to know that Grady P Rlackrtiear; of Indianapolis: Ind. assisted by Mtos Ann Jennings of th same city; will conduct a cook ing school at Bethel A.MR Church from September It to 17; ta- Mrs. Charles Thompson; 4TM Tlreman avenue; was hostess at a taauttfully-appolnted bridge party; Afc—t M; complhnatitlng her els- Mr* William Plckland; of Pa. who was a re cenili visitor In the city. Lovely cut flowers added much color td the gala occasion. Those enjoy ing Mrs. Thompson’s hospitality were Mrs. Carrie Dee Johnson; Mrs. Kate Billot; Mrs. Francis Moss; Mrs. Mae Porter; Miss Marian Fausett; of Philadelphia; Mrs. Sherman McDowell; Mrs. Louis Taylor; Attorney Perkins; Attorney Sweet: Miss Alleen Fickland; Miss Nordlcea Sweet: and Wm. Fickland. Another enjoyable social affair was glveen by Miss Helen Roselyn Childs; who was hostess at a dinner party at her home; 3352 Ludden street; August 29. Guests present wert Misses Alice Frazier; Hazel Quarker; Helen Wilson; Dorothy Puarker: Lucille Goring; and Harriett Dunn. Drr. G. C. Smith; 1905 Jos. Cam pau; extended hospitality to several friends at hls cottage at Roundeau; Ontario; during the summer. Mr. nnd Mrs. G.A. Spottrville and l daughter: Loritta; of Terra Haute Ind.; have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vanßuren;6s74 Hart .foed avenue.. - .. V Among some of tht Detroiters who spent the week end out of the stale were Mtssr*. DeWitt Connelly his father; Henry Connelly; Sr.; his brother; Henry; Jr.: and David Wilson; all of Iroquol Ave. Tht party motored to Montreal; Ontario; returning by way of Buffalo. They were accompanied home by a relative of the Connelly family: Mr. Jackson: of Buffalo. Two congenial young St. lamia citizens were recent \isitort In De troit; in the persons ofMiss Vivian Mason and her brother; Troy. They enjoyed a delightful vaca* linn as guests of their aunts; Mrs. Marie Johnson; Mrs. Mary Bunch and Mrs. Ruby Snvdoh: who re sides at 4243 Hastings. John R. Smith; son of Mr. and Mrs. .Mile Smith; of Parker Ave. is in the city visiting his parents and friends. Mr. Smith; who Is a popular social service worker In mer vacation; and local friends Washington; D. (\; is on his sum are delighted to sot* him and con gratulate him upon the splendid success he has made In his fine of endeavor. After completing his ed ucation at Lincoln University; Mr. Smith began his first practical work In social service as a coun selor at Green Pastures Camp; at Grasse Lake; Mich.; after which he entered the Atlanta School of Social Work; which Is directed by Forrester R Washington. Upon his graduation from this college; young Smith was offered and ac cept e<l a position as social service director in Jacksonville; Florida.; where he made such a fine record that he wns later given a similar post in the national capital. Now; we waant to tell you that a very pleasant evening was en joyed by guests who attended the farewell party given In honor of Miss Agnes Jones; by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Moore; at their residence 5817 St. Antoine; Thursday; Aug. 29. The honoree; who spent the summer vacation In Detroit; Is now on her way back to Glrglnia. Among those present at. the party droesed in lovely evening gowns and full-dress suits; were\Mr. and Mrs. Jones; Lucy Morrison; Her bert Burden; Sarah Sims; Theo do 'TcWhortc’-; Addle Martin; C FVvste ; * leodore Williams; Mila red Cunningham; James Douglass; Mable Cunningham; Sherman Burden; Alden Sears. John Stanleys; Norman Burden, Arthur Dues; Cora Moon©; J. W. Wilson; Mrs. Sarah Dooae; Wini fred Cooper; Polly Foster. Bennie Robinson; Mr. and Mrs. Carter; Bill Robinson; James Cunningham Jr.; Mr. and Mra Allen; Eddie Cunningham; Mr. and Mrs. James Cunningham; Sr.; Rohtrt 81ms; Joe Walker; Mable Martin; Dan Turner and others. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher of Hague •treat; accompanied by Bob Brooks returned to Detroit recently; after • very pleasant motor tour In the Bsst Mra J. C. Graham of St Jeon avenue; was hoots— on a r«4< Smart Set Social Club Observe Their Second Anniversary Reception For Mrs. Roosevelt (Continued from Pace 1) line can move rapidly and every one have an opportunity of eeelng the Firts Lady of the Land. Acting Mayor John W. Smith has issued the following statemnt to the press concerning the visit of Mrs. Roosevelt: “The visit of the First Lady of the Land is a significant occasion and a signal honor for Detroit. The City desires to pay its respects and show its appreciation In a manner befitting the spirit and purpose of hr first apparance in our midst in her official position as wife of the President of the United States. “It is no mer coincidence that she is here to Join in tfce cele bration of demolition of the first Slum Clearance and low-rent Housing Project in Detroit. Her in terests and activities in behalf of the poor and under-privileged have endeared her to the Ameri can public and made her the sym bol of that truly democratic spirit that believes in the opportunity for health, security and rappness for all She has never b ee & retie cient In expressing her convictoin that every child has the right of good environment, wholesome food, healthful housing and con structive social influences. tour of Ford’s Greeflejd Village; complimenting petlo Miss Audrey Beasley; of Cleveland; Ohio; and Miss Ruth Benford; of Huntsville; Ala.; and the latter’s hostess; Mrs. Jane Smith. Mrs. Grimm's hospi tality also extended to two lo cal young people; in the persons of her son; Lewis; and Miss Mar garet-McCall. After this delight ful educational tour; the entire party were luncheon guests of Mrs. Graham; at the "village." Still speaking of Miss Boaslty; she was also complimented by Miss Mary Virginia Graham; ut her home on Theodore street; last Thursday night. Several members of the set were present Many of the "teen-age’’ folk are enjoying themselves too; at a party given by Maria Wilson; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruct Wilson; 2664 Montclair avenue. This pleasant al' ilr was given Tuesday night; September 3; for Missis Utopia Marsell; of Chicago; 111. and Miss Rdna Robbins; of Benton Harbor; Mich. Among the many young people present; in ad dition to the charming honoree*; were Jane Seott; Vivian Bostic; Shirley Turner; Howard Tundy; Robert Johnson; Harold Bailer; Frank Klklns; Elizabeth Elkins: Heber Houston; Elizabeth Hous ton; Archie Collins; Kola Mlllgan; Hale Johnson; la>gnn Milligan; Harold Collins; Mary Virginia Graham; Constance Stowers; Wal ter Stowers; Wendell Turner; and Carlysle Johnson. Miss Bernice Hamlin; of Talla dega; Ala.; after spending several days in Detroit; as guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. WalkeT and daugh ter: Miss Mignon Malker, left Saturday evening; enroute to her •secretarial work at Talladega College; via New York City. We are told that during Miss Hamlin’s visit here; things wore definitely settled aa to when the wedding bells will ring for her and Robert F. Johnson; as It is reported that Mr. Johnson selected a diamond ring; to be rushed down £o Allabama. Miss Vivian Lewis; of Marvel Alabama; Is tht charming house guest of her uncle and aunt; Mr. nnd Mrs. John Flanigan of 4406 McQraw avenue. Ml* ■ Lewis jou>med over to Chicago to attend the State Normal Club dance. She will return to Detroit btfore going home to r«rume her duties as * teochtr. Mien Annabtll Ward; 5444 Mc- Kinley avenue; a former linotype operator at the .Tribune Independ ent plant; recently accepted a position as operator at a white printing establishment on Milwau kee avenue. In addition to the *chool bells that will summon her to her duties as a teacher in the local public schools this month. Mtos Joeephlne Thompson; of Belvedere avenue; will hear wedding bell* ring Sept 58; when she will become the bride of Melvin Gain* of Toledo; Ohio. A pretty home wedding took place at 7:30 Wednesday night; September 4; ait the home of Mr. and Mr*. Louis Reeve*; 5838 Van- Court avenue; when Mlse Erato Gilbert; of Kan*— City; Kan; whose local residence Is at 5545 Brush; became th© bride of Major Robinson: Jr. Rev. Byrd offlctat <ed A select number of relative* and friends witnessed the wedding. After the ceremony ; an elaborate wedding supper w— served. Don’t forget to send to thi* column each week: aooounts of pie—ant social aetivittoa that we may reflect through our "mirror”. With brightest and beet wishes for all; we leave you until next week. THE TRIBUNE INDEPENDENT Club Members Enjoy Party The Smart Set Social Club observed its second anni versary, with a dancing party at the Terrace Tea Room, 915 Warren, on August 28. Features of the affair were the elaborate menu, and the club’s history which was read by Mrs. Althea Smtih, after which presidents from vari ous clubs responded as follows: Mrs. Poole, of the Jolly Fourteen; Mrs. Maud Wadsworth, Delphine Club; Mrs. Addie Welsh, Little West Side Club; James Austin, East ,Side Club; Mr. Clayton, Lucky Twelve; Mrs. Johnnie Brown, Big Sisters’‘Club: Mrs. A. Johnson, Imperial Club; Mrs. B. Buillion, Bridge Club - The club member* and visitor* prestnt enjoyed cards and snappy dance music. Among those pres ent were: Mr. and Mrs. T. Tisdale; Mr. and Mr*. George Alexander; George Duncan; Fred Bryant; Andrew Martin; Mrs. V. Cohen; Mrs. Mattie Ross; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Woods; Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson; Mrs. Eddie Jackson; Mrs. Willie Jones; Eugene McDonald; Luke Bivens; Mrs. TilUe Robinson; Maurice Poster; Mrs. Louise Bums Mrs. Hester Ferguson; Mrs. Geor gia Austin; Charles McKay. The roster of the club members Includes C. Pryor; president; V. Lee; vice presldentt; Mrs. Leona McEwen; secretary; Alonzo Brown assistant secretary; Mrs. R. Lee; treasurer; Miss Eva McDonald; reporter; Mrs. Sarah James; Miss Ella Mae McDonald; Mrs. Al marle Blackburn; Mrs. Althea Smith; David Brooks; and Edinard Williams. SUPPORT YOUR HOME TOWN PAPER IT TALKS WORKS FIGHTS FOR YOU. -I IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Anderson s .Pilgrim Choir To Be Presented In Recital Smashes Beach Color Bar Rye, N. Y—When a deputy coun ty attorney sought to delay court acton agalnßt two ticket sellers at Playland who had refused lockers to Negroes, his action was met by NAACP attorneys who served no tice In open court that the New Rochelle Branch Intended to send delegatons each day to the park and make new cases Ths threat was put fnto effect Immediately upon adjournment of court when a delegation accompanied by Char les H. Houstou, Special Counsel of the NAACP proceeded tl Playland, famed Westchester amusement park and bathing beach. The Play land authorities, realizing that the NAACP meant business, admitted all of the Negroes without ques ton to the lockers and beach. The NAACP, nevertheless, wll contnue ts prosecuton of those who prevously had dened admsson to colored patrons. It also will press its challenge of the right of a deputy county attorney to de fend violators of the New York Civlo Rights Act. ■— o IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE PORO OF DETROIT Branch Oflce And Beauty Parlor After 12 years of service at 3137 St Atoine, Announces the Opening ol their NEW LOCATION 405 AND 407 GRATIOT AVE NEAR BRUSH Clifford 3853 Myrtle C. Cook, Manage! Phone EUclid 6694 HAROLD D. CROSBY Funeral Director Service that Overlooks No Detail 4168 W. Warren Are, at Scott en Detroit, Mich. USE OUR CLASSIFIED COLUMNS IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Louis To Wed Chicago Girl (Continued from Page 1) mile walk Sunday and Monday mornings. Tuesday he sen the Brown Bomber over the same route at a fast Jog. Hd began boxing Wednesday. Although no scheduled to box until Wednesday. Louis. after shadow boxing two rounds aturday put on the gloves with Leonard Dixon for a one-round wrkut. One of the first steps in prepara tion for Joe Louis’ fight, was the closrng of the bar at the training camp. Before agreeing to tran at Pompton Lakes agan. the “Brown Bomber” made Dr. Joseph Bier consent to close the bar. ‘”m here to tran” said Joe, “and I don’t want to he bothered by drnkers.” Editor Petry Fisher Addresses Audience At Idlewild In the presence of several hun dred Interested citizens, Editor Andersos’s Pilgrim Choir will be presented in a reci aal at Betel A M. E. Church, Thursday evening, Oct. 3, un der the auspices of the Chrstian Endeavor League Ni. 1. Program Planned For Inau*rating Local Slum Razing Nearly four hundred persons were named Tuesday to an execu tive committee and the reception committee to prepare plans for the demonstration of the first local slum site house. Monday, Sept. 0. at which Mrs. Franklin D. Roose velt is expected to be the guest of honor. The meeting at which the com mittees were named was conven ed In the Water Board Building, under direction of Dr. Stuart Wil son, chairman of the Detroit Hous ing Commission. In addition to the whites pre sent, there were a large number of colored citizens. Rev. W. H. Peck, pastor of Bethel A. M E. Church, was unanimously chosen to represent the colored citizens of Detroit on the program. Tennis Club Hosts To Toledo Team The Central Motor City Tennis Club bod as its guests the group ot Tennis players who are active In that sport in Toledo. Although the overcast skies of Saturday were a cause of annoyanoe to the reception committee and all inter ested in the matches to be played, Sunday proved to be an ideal day. The players and results of the matches played are as follows: SINGLES Harold Richardson (Det.) defeat ed Lincoln Stephens (Tol.) 6-4, 8-4 Wilmer Warr def. “Sonny” Ros well (Tol.) 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. Rothschild Van Buren def. John James (Tol.) 662, 6-2. Herman Simms def. Roscoe Cumberland (Tol.) 6-1, 6-3. DOUBLES Clarence King, Lincoln Steph ens (Tol.) def. W. Warr, R. Van- Buren, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. S. Boswell, R. Cumberland def. Parker, Butler, 6-1, 6-4. Leroy Gant, Chas. Gant (Tol.) def. D Johnson, C. Johnson, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6. New State Office Will Open Sept. 3 The new office of the Detroit Branch of the Secretary of State will be opened to the public Tues day, Sept. 3. Removal of the motor vehicle and financial division from 3136 Cass avenue to now quarters at 4105 Cass avenue, at Alexandrine] uvenue, will take place over the wek nd, it is said. Petry Fishr. of the Michigan World recently delivered an address at UMewild, Mich. Mr. Fisher was in vited to make the address, by Dr. Brown of Grand Rapids. Mirh., In behalf of the efficiency of the State Highway Department, of which Commissioner Murrny D. Van- Wagoner Is head. > Victor Kolar, assistant drector of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, In a letter complimenting the choir prophecies that It will become one of the outstanding choral organi zations jn the country. These talented singers, under drectlon of Fred Anderson, will al so render a group of Monday night, September 9, on the local slum clearance project pro gram. when Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, will be present and par ticipate. TI IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE “Use Dorthro Products” Whylte Old Tse Dnrlhro Beauty Clay for Bleaching. Remote .Wrinkles: Blackheads: Blemishes. Also use Tissue Cream, Cleans ing ('ream. Vanishing Cream. Also Dorthro special Hair Grower and Glosslne Send SI.OO for 8 large Jars of DORTHRO PRODUCTS To Mra. Barbara Ann Roundtree 5055-241 H Street Detroit,. Michigan The HOTTEST Show In Town CAN BE FOUND AT HERBIE’S BLACK PAT E> WAR|KM UA I rorner JOHN R Featuring DICK MONTGOMERY MARY RICHARDS 3 SPARKS OF RHYTHM LORENZO ROBINSON DAISY BOONE A Captivating Chorus WeTH MUSIC BY Jimmy Hall's Rhythm Rascals THE PROGRESS OF OPITICAL SCIENCE THROUGH THE AGES By Dr. WM. B. Lawses Optometrist m 4 OpttaUa When a person hs a weakness In his moral fibre, the constant drain ing of the nervous system, caused by eyestrain may so lower his nor mal resistant power as to precipi tate him into bad conduct or crime. For such * person, a pair of pro perly fitted glasses, if prescribed in time, may work wonders. Better still, correct the eye defects us early as possible in childhood. . Poor eyesight of children leads to Inattention in school. When a “3” looks like an “8" and a “u" looks like an “o” it requires 'an extra effort on the part of the child to see things correctly; so he tires long before his companions even feel the effort. Inattention may lead to retardation, to dislike for school, disrespect for authori ty and truancy. The truancy la lia ble to get the child into other mis chief and gradually he muy drift into trends toward a criminal Ilfs. This is the line of reasoning us ed and accepted by Optometrists and Othalmologists everywhere in declarng that defectve eyesight is a causative factor in crime in some cases. WANTED at onco, 100 Newsbovs to earn money luring vacation time. Apply at Office. o Reporters of Cbnrch Activities Please Get Their Copy is by Mon day Morning o IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Get a Croquignole that** Smart, New, Individual. Softer and Lovelier. A wave that is self-setting and stays beautiful no mat ter what you do. . MagyPpaßiF 'cf CALL FOR DETAILS AT Ferg-O-Beauty Salon Waifrreen Building 446 East Warren Ave. Temple 1-3888 Martha M. Ferfruson, Proprietress • • • SPECIALIZING IN ALL LINES OF BEAUTY CULTURE DIRECTOR yk-** GEOROE R. LOVEJOY 0. E. S. COLUMN GUIDING STAR CHAPTER NO. 11 O. 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