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Monday: Wilson Lodge, No, 12, F. & A. M., met in the Masonic hall Appointments for the new year were made tft this session,. Willi am H. Weaver is worshipful master. • Mississinewa lodge. No. 2104, G. U. O. O. F., met in the hall. • “Doubting Thomas" was the sermon subject of Rev. B. L. White at Second Baptist church during the rdVivnl session. * Marion Contmunlty Sisterhood met in the Sorosis club rooms. Mrs. Alice Julius presided. The serving com mittee for the next meeting were appointed as follows: Mrs. Mattie Barneitt. chairman. Mesdatnes Laura Ward, R. Venters. Mattie Hah M. Roberts and A. Julius. A.. Burden was anointed chairman of the serving committee for the ensuing year. A lunch was served at the end of the meeting. The next meeting will be held February 15 in the Sorosis club rooms. * Tuesday —Family day will be observed Jan 28 at the church for the benefit of the building fund of the church Mrs. Pearl Clemmons is program chairman and George Bowes is chairman of the volunteer worker* for the building fund. * The Allei Temple church Sunday school will sponsor a musical program Januar;. 28 at the church. The Weavei Jubilee quartet will sing. Howard Weaver will be guest speaker. * The Happy Go-Lucky Art Craft club met at the recreational . center, at which time the members held their Christmas exchange. * * The Sons of Allen of Bethel churcl held-their regular session in tin church parsonage, A. R. Martin, president. * Clarence Faulkner, president of Sons of Allen at A1 len temple met with the club in the church. * The Allen temple Sun day school board met with MrEarl Burden. A short business ses sion was held. .Miss Louise Shat fer is superintendent. * The Mari on Consistory No. 60 met in the Masonic hall with Albert Hawkins commander-in-chief. The election of officers was held. • Wednesday —Mrs; Walter Willett was hostess to the Maple Leaf Embroiderv clu^ at her home. Mrs. A. Casey is president of the cluh. * The Pro gressive Domestic Art club. mot at the home of Miss Addle Burden. The meeting opened with “My New Resolution.” as response to the roll call and quotation. The afternoon was spent In needlecrnft work with a short, business session at the cR>sing of the meeting. Mrs. F. K. Bailey is president. * Revival ser mon for Rev. B. L. White of Second Baptist church was. “Reward of Faith.” The officers of the church were tn charge of prayer services. Boy Scout Troop No. 4 met in Bethel church for tegular weekly session. Dr. J. F. Casey is scout master. • Mrs. Gertrude Davis, worthy matron of Amaranth chap ler. No. 35. O. E. met in the Masonic hall. * Thursday—A Ken tucky oyster supper was given at the home of Mrs. John Applewhite for the benefit of St.'Pnui Baptist church. * Tim Nelln D. Mite missionary society observed guest day at the home of Mrs. F. K. Bailey. Short talks were given on Stewardship by Mis. Addle Burden, Rev. H. L. P. Jones, and Mrs. F. K. Bailey. * Friday—The Grant County Republican cluh met at. the home of Jesse Wallace. ■* Members of Allen Christian Endeavor league of Bethel church held

business session at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hawkins. Miss Genevieve Burden, president.* 1 Miss Pearl Norment, who has been the assistant of Rev. B. L. White during the preceding revival, held a special meeting with the girls of Marion between the ages of sixteen and thirty at the churcli. Parents night was observed during the revival of this specified evening. * Cecil De Mille’s, “King of Kings” was shown at Allen temple church. * Saturday—Captain No. 8, 6 and », sponsored a Kentucky oyster and t-hili supper at the home of Mrs. Sarah Fouce for the benefit of the coal rally of Allen temple. ** Sunday—Mrs. Pearl Norment was in charge of a specitl women's meeting at the church. ' Cecil Pate, of -Michigan, is visiting his mother. Mrs. Lutitia Pate »f West Nelson'. * Rev. C. E. Benson had as his morning serman it Allen temple ‘‘Tear Down tiie Altar of Baal.” The coab rally was held at 3 pm. Rev. William Tones preached. He spoke on the subject "You Can’t Hide From God.” Rev. James C. Buggs, pasor of Church of God in Chrisl md congregation were present. * Wieers of Townsend chib No. 7 vere installed January 7 at Allen emple. A charter was granted he club. Officers included are: hisper Wilson president : Lyle Courney, vi< e-pres.: James Stewart, reasurer. Rev. C. E. Benson, see•etary: and Henry Shipp, assist int. secretary. * For your benefit ind Mine—Arizona’s eight nation 1 forests have a total area of aore than 11.000.000 acres. All nurse maids in Cuba have >een ordered to submit to physical •xamination. One hundred.and five new theaers are being opened this year in Russia. * Great Britain N the sevnth largest Island in the world having an acre of 88.603 square niles. Crane County Texas, has the smallest population of any county ; n the United States. 'Miscellaneous—Mrs. J. F. Casey -•eceived woid Friday of the seri>us illness of her sister Sarah Galireath. Mayfield. Ky. Mrs. Casey »nd Mrs. Owen Wallace left Frila.v. * Joseph Hornaday received word of the death of his sister Mary Kelly of Peru. Friday. Fur.■ral services were held Monday in Peru. Fred Hornaday made a rush vis't to the bedside of h-is niece in Toledo. O. She underwent a mu jor operation recently. Marion Venters visited his granduother Mrs. Della Venters. * Mildred Pettiford of Detroit is visltng parents, relatives and friends. So I Hear—The City that is windy with thawing snow, where um shines all day just to keep these love birds chirping. O. M. and her man Sweetpea will be m own for two weeks, so we under stand. G. P»., telephone Juliette who i-ed to call up the basketball star of last year’s team “39.“ The fastest moving creature bedside a snail, T. L.. wherever you see her J. H.. still just a nice fellow, as f or as F. M. is concerned. S. E. B., still has quite considerable amount of love left for a certain man who was her man of the hour several years ago. But she hies to give a certain young hoy that she likes his company. Tut!!! Tutt!!! 8. E. B., quit trying to rob thq cradle.

Connertviue* Ind. MEKLE MILTON The Methodist church featured the Evangelist quartet from Detroit Saturday. * Mt. Zion Baptist church is giving a three day carnival January 25, 26, 27 at the Masonic hall. Everybody is welcome. * The Young Girls Athletic club met at the home of Horace Gregg Monday. * The Mt. Zion Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Nelson Harris. * The Garden club met at the home of Mrs. ■Charles Bouie. * The Federation club met at the home of Mrs.-Sid-ney Brookens. * Miss Olga Pioston entertained the Tuesday night club. * Rev. Lyold Ewing finished his revival at the Church of God Sunday. * Don’t forget the Messenger Program the 2Hth of January at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. There will be numbers from Liberty and the First Methodist church. * Mr. and Mrs. James R. Craig are the proud parents of a baby boy (Duane Rhea) bom January 19. * Messers. Raymond Board Freddie Halliowuy, Wilbur Hood and Charles Hamilton. * Misses Vivvan Halloway and Marguire Wang, Mesdames Millie Halloway and Mary Jane Borah motored to Columbus, Ohio Wednesday. * v Mrs. Etta Poston is improving. * Mrs. Beatrice Cox is still comined to her bed. * Mrs. Arthur Maddox and daughter of Richmond have been visiting her brother-in-law William Maddox the past four weeks. * Mrs. Mary Tanner is spending two weeks in Muncie visiting friends. * Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Shnnice spent Sunday in Rush ville., * Miss Virginia l.-om spent Thursday afternoon and Friday in Richmond visiting Mr. and Airs. Jennie Hunter. * Messers. Howard Isom, Harry Gale Floyd Horace Alexander and son Virbil Alexander attended the basketball game in Richmond. Thursday. * Miss Vivian Hailoway gave a party Sunday evening at the home. The following attended: Misses Olga and Alberta P.rHton, Ocelin Rogers. Maigaret Alexander, Isa bell Collips, Tillie Evans and Virginia Isom. * Kenneth Banks of Indianapolis, was the week-end guest of Miss Vivian Halloway.

Okolona. Min.

Lincoln Ridge, Ky. I HdpklnsVille, Ky.

Rev. J. M. McDonald, Starkville, preached at Calvary Baptist church last Sunday. * Henry Mitchei, an old citizen of this city, who left last fall for St. Louis, to live with his daughter, died there last week. * Mrs. Anna White, Jackson, Tenn., spent last week with relatives here. * Joe James, who Is in Government hospital, Tuskegee, is convalescing. • Mrs. Catherine Wheeler entertained with a bridge party at her home Wednesday. * Rev. H. F. Cook had dinner with C. W. Gilliam Wednesday. * Mrs. Charlie McShan is nne of the Recorder readers. * Miss Lillie Bell Williams. Clarks, was quietly married lo Clem Blackman, two weeks ago. * .Mrs. Jeanette Dismnke, Jarkson, Tenn., and ehlldren are at the bedside of their father, J. H. Minor, who is ill, v Churches already, have begun preparing fpr Easter programs; •.Jesse B. Sykes, Willie Walker, Charles Thompson. Payton' Lyles, Era kin Davis and Zoda Page, spent Sunday in Tupelo with friend*,.* Bill Knowl, Durant, was the week-

end guest of Miss Christens Atkins. I riage will take place in spring • Mrs. G. Parish. West Point., vis-1 The M. U. Tigers defeated May*ited Mrs. Irma Vann, last week. * high with a score of 27-21.

Rev. A. B. Threadgill, Shelbyvilie, was the speaker at Vesper services, Sunday. He used as his subject “Preparation for Life.’’ He based his sermon on the parable of the “Ten Virgins.” He stated that education was the light which would unlock doors for us. He was accompanied by Rev. B. M. Hughes, presiding elder of the Louisville district, who also .made some Intelesting remarks. Rev. Hughes lead the congregation in singing “In the Garoen.” The Freshman class will sponsor the program and recreation hour Friday night. Iota Lambda <lhi entertained last Saturday. The second semester has begun with an exceptionally large .enroll-

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'i’he senior class will present an “QM Maids CopvetUion", February 2. The public is invited.

Franklin, Ky.

M. C. HARRIS

Mrs. Leontine Redd announces the engagement of her son Roliert to Katie L. Cleveland. The mar

Four generations were represented in the family gathering at the home of Mrs .Laura Floyd last Sunday in Kingman, Kas. Reading left to right they are: Mrs. S. Patton, her daughter, tatira Jane, Mrs. Laura Floyd and Robert Floyd. The four sons and three daughters of Mrs. Laura Floyd gathered at her home on Sunday, for their first reunion in 25 years. A dinner was served at noon. The children are Mrs. Nicholas Wrights of Topeka, Mrs. K. ( rooms of Boise,

Idaho, Mbs Hallie Floyd of Hutchinson, and Robert to Topeka, George, Chester and Harry of the home. The family spent a happy week end visiting and renewing old acquaintances. Robert was graduated from Kingman high school twentyfive years ago, and this was his first visit to his home town since that time. All returned to ;heir homes Sunday except Mrs. Crooms, who will remain for a visit before joining her husband in Los Angeles.

Ft Smith, Ark.

.Miss Irma JiJinftm, sponsored a “Tacky” party Friday, under auspices of Junior High school, * • Mrs. Janie Tressell, Tupelo, was here last week. • Rev. J. M. Marsh, West Point, Rev. J. It. Nevile, were here last week-end. • Shawrou Public school girls and boys basketball teams, ployed Junior hUfh school, here Inst week, wtyh a efran sweep. * J. H. Minor, David Reed, and Franklin Williamson, are improving. • Shubins last week were Mesdames Hattie Penn, IMIHe Penn, Maggie Mayfield, Gladys Fields, Callie Walker and Bettie McIntosh, Jesse Word ,Miss Della Jones. Mrs. Mattie W’hite, and

Miss Magalena Potter.

'The City Singing convention of the Missionary Baptist, churches, held its program at King Solomon* Rapt 1st church. Sunday afternoon. • The Lincoln high school student chorus sang four numbers, for the Lions club (white). Charles F. Williams, Jr., principal, directed the chorus. * Gertrude Thompson, Ft. Smith, was arrested Saturday night, for the alleged possession of untaxed liquor. A half gallon of liquor was seized at her home. Bond was set at $250. The trial

was held Monday morning.

Miss Dorothy Vardiman, who has been ill with appendicitis is able to be out again. Charles Vardiman is ill. * James Good visited friends and relatives last Wednesday evening. * Miss Martha Mays and Marshall Jones of Indianapolis were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ruby Criowe. * Miss Zella Bolden was in Indianapolis. Monday. * Mrs. Re by Crowe was in Indianapolis. Saturday'. * Mrs. Thomas Perkins and son William, Miss Mattie Wales and Clarence Wales were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Danceler of In-

Boonville, Ind.

South Bend, Ind. DOROTHY ANDERSON Funeral servifes Lor Mrs. Fran- , es Blakely, were held at Olivet AME.. dhurett, Tuesdays Mrs. Slokely died suddenly Friday eveilng, in the Grace AME Zion :*hurch. after singing a solo. • The ‘thtr Day Together’’ .olijb met Friday in the parlor of Bering utmse. with the tine arts departilent in charge of the program. Anna Anderson, chairman. .Those ?hrticipitting on the program were: [/wise Joes, and Nan De Armoud rbcal soloists; Jesse Dickins.ou, mve a talk on the origin of mu^

Evansville, Ind EDITH E. HITE Alexan^r A. M. E. church, Rev. „ F. Boyd, pastor. The services r ere well attended. The pastor reached two. sermons. There will ? a Clothes Line social given in le church basement January 31 y the Minister’s Social helpers, lie Stewardess hoard will spon>f a big candy pulling in the baselent Saturday night, February 3. lie public is invited. Mia* Vera Morpin, Mrs. Jaunti McFarland and Prof. Jeremiah pottsville motored to Indianapmr last week-end to hear Marian fidersoh. • The First anniversary f the pastorate of Rev. Richard f. Dixon at McFarland Baptist lurch began Monday with special •fvices each night at the church. *v. J. Herbert Anderson of Chiigo, former pastor preached each Ight. The Rev. Dixon has made itich progress at the church. • * ♦vival services l>egan Sunday at [efiod temple AME., Zion church. Sev. Mrs. Ophelia Eubanks. De“blf. Is preaching each night. The [loir is assisted by other music foups. The meeting will continue Util February 4. Rev. C. W. Anlony, pastor. The public is inlied. • Mrs. Orlnntfta Moedy foods died January 14. after a ngering illness. She was prom went In religious and civic affairs, uneral services were conducted

Thursday afternoon January 18 at the Grace Lutheran church of which she was a member. Rev. Theodore Hafner officiated. She also was a member of the Peerless Civic -club and served as welfare chairman. She is survived by a husband, Henry Woods, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan, several grandchildren and other relatives. Mrs. C. R. Spencer. 1016 W. Columbia street Is rapidly improving from serious illness incurred several weeks ago. Her many friends wi.<*h her a speedy recovery. The Wiley children are on the sick list. The Peerless club elected officers for the year last week. Mrs. Thelma Rochelle was reelected president. Mrs. Lucy Osborne, vice-president; Mrs. Helen Phillips secretary; Mrs. Lamenta Rhoer, treasurer; Mrs Musetta Bias, usher. The club meets each first and third Wednesday at the Oommunity house. All civic minded women are Invited.

„ MRS. MARY CASEY Richard Freels of Evansville was here Sunday visiting friends. • The Dunbar Parent-Teacher association met last Friday. • Mrs. Lucy Moss. Mrs. Mary E. Jones and William Green are improving and able to be - up and around. • • Mac Russell of Castle Garden was in the city last week on business. •

. Seymour, Ind, Rev. J. E. Washington held Sun-

day school and services at Second Bapt ist church in Columbus. v Mrs. Emma Riehy and Mrs. Cleve Lawrence were /tilled to the bedside of (heir uncle/ Mack Laugh ler, Bedford, who is seriously ill. * Mrs. Vivian Smith xpeni Wednesday in Indianapolis. * Rev. Mays liof N. Vernon will deliver a sermon at the AME.. church Sunday afternoon. * Shut-ins: Mesdames Vonda Laurence. Birdie Jefferson and MAI ind a Lamb and Miss Emma Hood. * The Girls Church club will meet with Miss Geneva Phillips, Thursday. * Misses Vivian

dianapolis .Sunday afternoon. * * Mrs. Percy Hunter who has been ill for the past two weeks, is improved. * Miss Henrietta J/mes of Indianapolis was a guest of Mrs. Amanda Gaines and son Edward Sunday. * 'Flu* Second quarterly meeting was observed Sunday at Bethel AME church. Rev. Bradford preached two lovely sermons. (*oninmnion was conducted by P. E. All repoits were in and full’. The Sent or choir led the singing Sunday morning follmved by the junior choir under the direction of Mrs. Irene Jackson. • The P. E., has just returned from New Mexico, where he conducted a revival at the AME., church. The Sunday school was well attended Sunday afternoon. .Mr. Wales is smperintemlant.

Jeffersonville. Ind.

JAMES U. DYSON

Mrs. Addie Brown, is quite ill. * Mrs., Dora Franklin, W(iK called to Charlestown to the bedside of her granddaughter. Miss Katie Lou Boyd, who is serhously ill. * -Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, Indianapolis, were week-end guests of

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Rushvitle, Ind. MAKOAKET BRADLEY The Jtinlor church of the Wesley ME., church, gave its monthly program at the Church Sunday. • The Junior choir rendered a musical program. • Rev. J. L. Robinson. choir and congregation, rendered services at the Shelbyville Second Baptist church, Sunday. *■ The Bible class of Second Baptist church held its weekly meeting with Mrs. Gladys Bradley, Monday, day. • Mr. and Mrs. D. Pell Anderson and John Wright, Charlottsville, were guest* of Mr. and Mrs. Mabra, last Sunday. • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wells, Middletown. Ohio, visited relatives and friends Sunday. • John Brooks, Joe Gaines Knightstown, Travis Crowe, Franklin and Jesse Venters, Jr., Carthage, visited friends, Sunday. • * Albert, Pete and Gene Tuttle, Carthage, participated in the Rush County tourney, Thursday. • Connie Whitehurst, Dunkirk, was a guest-here Sunday. • Mr. and Mrs. Gus Stewart, Indianapolis, were guests of friends, Sunday.

Friendship Baptist: A revival will begin on the 29 of this month. * The Hallelujah Four rendered a program at the Friendship Baptist church Thursday evening. Bethesda Baptist: Mrs. Robert Page entertained members of the Ladies Aid. * Second Baptist: A Pew rally was held at the church Sunday. The Queen Esther quartet of Indianapolis appeared on the program. * Allen Chapel; The Evangelist quartet of Detroit, that appears on the Windsor, Canada radio station rendered a program Friday evening. Those members of the group were: Messrs. Oliver Green. Harold Green. Bernace Fuller, Marcus Kelly and Milton Jackson al.'D Mrs, Harold Green and Mrs. Oliver Green. Sixteen numbers were rendered. * Mr. and Mrs. Dean, Rev. Hall and son George of Newcastle, were here to hear the program. • On the third Sunday Rev. DeVasier will render a program in the afternoon for the “Carpet Club.” • On the third Sunday morning Rev. Hall of Newcastle and Rev. French will exchange pulpits. * The P’ive W girls met Tuesday evening at the parsonage. * Choir rehearsals are held on respective days. ••• Second Methodist: Miss Rebecca Lester entertained members of the Jr. aid Monday evening. * Mrs. Ido Montgomery entertained the Sr. Aid Thursday afternoon. • Rev. French, choir and members worshipped at Second Methodist Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. Rev. French delivered the message. • Rev. 8. B. Lester preached in Daievllle Monday night. The trio under the direction of Mrs. S. B. I/^ter ac companicd him. The trio consists of Slisses Rebecca I/*ster. Charlotte Miller and Gene Frank Brown * 'Mrs. William Montgomery was elected delegate to the Lexington, annual conference, April 3-9.' Mrs. Elmer Watkins was chosen as alternate. * The Brotherhood met Friday evening. • Special boost this week are as follows: John Wiggin was the love member of the Brotherhood to come out last Friday night; 2. Out of respect and

Mrs. Jackson’s im.thcr. Mrs. Hail-

Smith and Juanita Edmonds spent | na * 1 • ,ohnso "- * Andrew Redd. Jr., the week-end in Indianapolis. :1n ^ Miss Gladys Franklin, were

married at Bethel AME church parsonage. Rev. Ford Gibson officiated. * Mrs. Margaret Vaughn entertained Friday night, with a shower in honor *of Mrs. Nanella Winburn, who was recently married. Mr. ad Mrs. Carl Winburn, Mesdames, Lena Dugan, Grace Winburn and Lucy Posey, motored to Bedford, Ky., Wednesday and spent the day with their mother, Mrs. Bettie Morton. *• The Monthly Union srevices, sponsored by the Ministerial Alliance was held at the Gilt Edge Baptist church, Wednesday evening. * Rev. Rev. P. Pierce, pastor of Wesley ME., church precahed the sermon Sunday. His subject was “Grace”. * Roliert Bowman. Cleveland, formerly of this city, died last week. Burial was here. * Revival started in Bethel church, Sunday morning. * Rev. Ford Gibson took for Ins text. “I Can Do All Things Through Christ", and his subject was ‘‘Nothing Impossible”. * * The Sons of Allen, of Bethel AME church will hold their regular meeting with the president, Frank Gentry, Saturday night, January 27, 8:00 iio’clock. * The public is invited to attend the Mother and Daughter, Father and Son banquet at the Masonic hall, Wednesday evening, February 12, 8:00 o‘elock. * The Seventh Indiana Masonic district meeting held in New Albany, Monday, was a success.) George Smith, grandmaster. The Worshipful master of St .John lodge. Charles Brown, was confined to his bed. * Stewardess board No. 1, met Wednesday, with Mrs. J. O. Oglesby. Officers <of

board No. 2. were guests.

consideration for a friend and church sister. Mrs. Sayde Davis met Mrs. Lester coming from the dentist’s office. Mrs. Davis refused to continue her trip but stood in the cold with Mrs. Lester until Mrs. Lester’s bus came. 3. Mr. and Elmer Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Montgomery. John Wiggins, Mis-s Blanche Horrell, Eugene Frank Brown and Rev. S. B. Lester attended prayer services lad Wednesday night. 4. To the group who went to Daleville, loud praise was won from the Daleville congregation. 5. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis ^for dinner invitation last Sunday to the pastor. 0. Fred Cameron provided appropriate transportation to the dinner party. Inspirational Gospel chorus met at the Community center Tuesday. They are to present. « program in Indianapolis during February. So eiety: The Phyllis Wheatley ohm was entertained by Mrs. Ruth Waughflold at the Community center. The Seven Keys met with Miss Fay Stafford, Friday. * * * * Mrs. James Hendricks entertained members of the (’lover Leaf club Frilay. • George Thurman was host to the Widow and Widowers' elub Wednesday. * Personals: Due to the illness of her father, Mrs. William Alkins was in Frtanklin. during the past week. • J. W. Oenter was in Muncie on business during the past week. * Miss Martha Streaty visited with her parents, Sunday. • Enroute from Nashville Tenn., to their home in Flint, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Magnus Clark visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Miller and family Sunday. • Mrs. Mary Lee Mitchei, Muncie, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Turner, Sunday. • Rev. Hall and son, George and Mr. and Mrs. Dean all of Newcastle, were in the city Friday to hear the Evangelist quar-

tet.

ILL: John Hayden, Mrs. Fred Cameron, Bob Walker, Evelyn Miller, Richard Alexander, Jr., Miss Sarah Miles, Mrs. Liberal Carbon. DEATHS: Marchellus Mimms. age 96 and a resident of Anderson for 26 yean.

Greencastle, Ind. OLGA MAE FALLON Miss Julia Rickard is recovering from an appendi'.-itis opeiation, at her home and desires friends lo call. ♦ Charles Herrihg " remains ill at his home. • Arthur Due is seriously ill at his home. • The Finley brothers rendered a pro gram ac Mr. Zion Baptist church. Prizes: Misses Helen Miles, Marie Brown and Vera DUe. While here Die brothers were highly entertained by the following: Waffle breakfast at the home of Miss Roberta Jackson; dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Martin Smith, and Miss Miles. ♦ Word was received last Sunday or the death of Miss Jean Mary Thompson of Chicago. Survivors are the parents, three aunt ;, and four mutes. Funeral services were held Friday morning. • Mrs. Ferda Babbage is able to be out again after being confined to her home. • Mrs. Adam Wagner re ceived word <of the death of her uncle. Farrow Dickens, in Terre Haute, last week. Lloyd Bayunrd, Lincoln Ridge, Ky.. Where he is attending school, relumed home to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baynard. ■* Misses Mary Louise Hughes. Char lotte Baynard, Yalida Carter and Olga Fallon, were hostesses m a surprise party, in honor of Miss Marie Brown. • The Finley broDiers of Arkansas, featured on a program at the Baptist churcli Inst week. • Who will lie crowned queen? Those in the lead are, Misses Helen Miles, Marie Brown and Vera Due. * Miss Ethel Lee Brown, Brazil, urns the week-end guest of Miss Fallon. * The New Vork Renaissance, professional basketball team, defeated the Chicago team, 35 to 23, in the High school gym here Tuesday night. ** Girl scout, troop 6, met with Mrs. Baynard. * The oYung People’s Progressive band, met with Mrs. Thompson, formerly of this city, Baynard. * The Young People’s died Sunday morning at Evanston, 111. Funeral services were held here Thursday. Among those attending the last rites were, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hayes, Bedford. N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Leland Harts. White Plain, N. Y.; Miss Mary Taylor, Chicago; Miss Lily Taylor, Mrs. Walton, Misses Anna Mae Hall and Elliot and Edward Taylor, Indianapolis. Mrs. Barbara Churchill and Frank Taylor, Crawfordsville: Andrew’ Taylor, Mrs. Gwendolyn Cole, Misses Georgia Cole, Lelan Porter, and Danes, Mrs. Louise Lockart, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Arjhold Brown and daughter Ethel Uee Brown, Brazil. • * Shut-ins: Messrs. Charles Berring Arthur Dud and Baynard and Miss Julia Ricklrd.

The leading players were, Fletcher Davis, William Robinson, Isaac Fields and James Caldwell. The Tigers motored to Richmond Saturday play Richmond high. • Funeral services were held last week for Mesdames Ella Kimbley and Katie Payne. * The Men’s social club met at the residence of Orlne Harris last Monday night. • The Missionary circle met at the home of Mrs. Lula C. Redding Monday night. Mrs. Anhabel McElmy is leader. • All officers of First Baptist church will be installed Sunday, January 28. R. E. S. Utternack ,pastot’. • Margaret Davis entertained wlih a.birthday party last Saturday afternoon. Games were the highlights of the evening. Riek list: Mesdames Vlntiey Caldwell, Lucy Crejilv MolHe Montgomery, Lucinda Ward. Louise Scott, Mary Shepherd, and Mattie Mill-

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UPSHAW MERRITT Mys. Mary Bpckner, by slowly improving after a long illness. * • Mrs. Florence Roach attended tho fhneral esrvlxes of her mothe" Mrs. Mirah Torain. Rev. RMx of the- Virginia street Baptist church, broadcasted with the Choral cluh. ithver the W. H. t). Pi station. * The Eighth grade graduation el ercises were bald, Mohday night in the Booker T. Washington auditoriuHK The Attacks school, midyear: graduation exercises wwe held, Wednesday. I. WiHls Cole, editor of the Louisville leader, gave the address. Mrs. Mirah To rain, wife of Albert Torain and sis tev of William Knight, died, and last rites were held at Virginia street church. Rev. ElHs officiated. The Main street Baptist ehurci. Senior choir broadcasted over WH OP Inst Sunday. Rev. J. k. Hun., pastor. Prof. B. E. Perkins, Attheks superintendent, died, Fn day. Services were held In Witiierforce,. Ohio, his home, Sunday. His son accompanied, the body. ♦* The Virginia street church. Usher Board met UrUh Mrs. Matrie Lou Bradley, Tuesday. * The Paotor’s aid club met with Mrs. . Maggij Roach. • The Missionary society ihet in the church basement. • Celia. Lander, Nancy Croney, Mary Hargraves, Etta Warfield. Harriet Beat*, Mary Buckner, Luvern Holland, Belf Owen, Pearl and Fannie Irvin, Lillian Mayes, Frances Wa, kins and Elfie Daniels, Rev. Darden and Mr. Gortfcon, remain ill ut their homes.

Lyles, Ind.

EDNA U HARDHAN Herbert Clay, Freddie Berry. George and- Dofthld McIntyre. Julius and James Wilkerson and Henry Ashby Visited J. R. Hardiman, Sunday. * Glenn Hardiman, visited in Patokn. Sunday. • Mr. and Mrs. Leto Dickerson and son. Lonnie, visited in Princeton, Monday. ^ * Sunday evening guests of MJss Elteaheth, Julius and James Wilkerson were: Misses Edna. Ln retia and Alberta Hardiman anti Messrs. Glenn Hardiman and Ceo. McIntyre. • Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lyles, Terre Haute, are visiting re latives and friends here. • Jame* Gordon visited Miss Lola Mn** Stewart. Sunday. * Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Wilkerson were the over night guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Cantrell. • Mrs. Flossie Berry and children visited in Princeton. Friday and Saturday. • Jumpin’ livers’ gossip; Why does a certain boy makes a tour every morning asking for stale biscuits? * Why d'oes the three cals from Lyles make a trip every week to Lin coin high school? * Why do the girls go crazy When they see a CCC boy? * We wonder who was the cat from doWn Vincennes way. who hopped off the Greyhound, to see a certain tweed here?

Patoka, Ind.

Cincinnati, Ohio

WILLIAM FOREE Mr. and Mrs. Jiohn H. Williams, entertained with a_party. at club Avalon, in honor of Mrs. Williams’ sister. Miss Maggie Richard, of Detroit. Guests wore: Messrs. ‘ and Mesdames Willie Byrd and Ames Girins, Miss Minnie Byrd and John Hieks. * Miss Billie O’Baiiion, gave a cocktail party. • A. B. Townsend is still laying them low n* the Avalon, starring Miss B. Swarzer, and that Miss gangster and. Tiny Mayberry with Bobbie Beli. • Mrs. Catherine Jackson entertained guests at her home, Sun dal-

Cory don, Ind. JENNIE MAE HODGE Church services were held Sunday by Rev. T. J. Hodge, evangelist. * Frank Scott is visiting relatives in LaGrange, 111. • Mr. and Mrs. Chester Scott, New Albany, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Perry. • Mrs. Albert Johnston has returned from Springfield Ky. * Hisses and Blisses^Why is it that the gay cats on the north Side are reading “Romance” stories? Do they want to Improve their love for 1940, or is it because they’re snow bound, we wonder?? Why is H. G. so fond of C. S.?? • Why does C. W. annoy your ret>orter?????

Union City, Tenn. Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Poster, gave a dinner celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, Sunday, December 31. • The Rmaucipation celebration at BroWn’s chapel AME., January 7, was wen attended. A. D Knox of Jackson, taas speaker.

Mrs. Edna Colvert, Princeton, visited Mrs. ,G. Simmons. • Mrs. Edith Simmons, who has been seriously ill at her home, is improving. • Several persons visited Mr. and Mrs. Heber Simmons. * Misses) Thelma and Gladys and Ivan Simmons nud James Harris, visited Mrs. Florence Lucas and daughter. Mrs. Mary E. Clift and son, Joe. • Betty Simmons, Mary Harris and Miriam E. Thomas were guests of Mrs. Ora Hardiman. • Mrs. Susie Simmons visited Mrs. G. Simmons. * Betty Simmons who has been ill, is improving. • Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alvis were dinner guests of Mrs. Edith E. Simm^ms and daughter. Louise. * Mrs. Minnie Hill visited .Mrs. Ora Hardiman. • • Moses Young visited Miss Gladys Simmons. Sunday. * Mesdames Edith Simmons and Sarah Hill, visited Mrs. Clara Cole, who has been ill. * Heber Simmons and G. Priestly were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Squire Simmons. • Moses Young and Mr. and Mrs* Robert Alvis. were dinner guests of Mr. afid Mrs. Heber Simmons. Sunday. *! Aliases Thelma and Gladys Simmons. Lunolia Young. Mildred and Irma Mae .Chavis- Mrs. Anna Alvl(F-. Moses Young and. Robert Alvis. visited Mrs. Edna Clavit and daughters, Margaret and Joan. Sunday. * Mrs. Edith Simmons visited MrS. G. Simmons. Sunday. • Miss Mary Parks, was the guest of Miss Alberta Hardiman. Sunday.

Paris, III. The Phyllis Wheatley club gave a successful party at the home of Mrs. Lucy Hipshire. Miss Margaret Darden is ill with influenza. Her mother, Mrs Thomas Owens is suffering from at badly sprained ankle, sustained in a fall on the ice. Mrs. Eartha Blanton, beautician, is confined to her -home with pneumonia. Mrs. Maude Higgins is ill with influenza. Mrs. Gertrude Wiley. Mrs. Gfare Reed and Miss Dorothy, Tolliver attended the Marian Anderson recital at the Circle theatre. Indianapolis, last Sunday. While thdve they visited Mrs. Wiley’s mother,

CrawfordsvUle, Ind. HENRY A. PERRY, Jr. Claude Hall, a well Known boxer, throughout the state* has bbou visiting friends in Lafayette, Indianapolis and Frankfort/ * Thu wee*,- the final goUli-u gloves matcli came off with two of our colored youth entering: Harold B:tHingei and Thomas .Churchill. Harold was entered, when he won hi a. week’s match with a km vk out i i the second round.' This week, he lust the decision to Rex William*. Thomas Churchill, algo won Iasi week, and won in the third round by a technical knockout in the first of the third round. * The Beech street Recreation center i organizing a Junior and adult ba kethall team. • The Jubilee quai sippi, guv rt vocal selections durhi.'! lette with Mr. Johnson, of Missiservices at Second Baptist church The singers appeared throughou the city, all day Sunday and sat* at Bethel AME., church. They win remain a week. * The Finley hr*, thers gave an interesting program at. Bethel A.ME., church, Sunday. * The ‘ King of Kirtgs”, a lulkiu,, picture, will l»e presented at BeD. el this Friday. • Lincoln u*ho«,| will begin the second term of Hi: school year. * Mnry CV Perry, i? the first, colored girl to make the National Honor society, this ween.. * The May graduation student . are: Mary Xorvul. Harold Bogne , Thomas, and Chester Churchill and Lela Mae Robinson. Three i f these, have Completed their wot/ this month; Mary Norvalt, Thoaias and Chester Churchill. • Shubins Miss Mahle Robinson, continue ill; Mr. Thomas, is improving; James Perry, and Mrs. S. B. Pa.rerson have recovered. Madison, Ind. HERBERT INSKEEP CORRECTION: In last week's Recorder, it was stated that Mies Betty Green celebrated her thirteenth birthday anniversary, ihstead of the correct name, Miss Betty Guess. • Rev. Sternly, pastor of the ME., church, preached a; North Vernon, last week and hi* assistant. Landus Davis preached here. * Little Muster Ralph Louis celebrated his ninth birthday anniversary with a party. Covers were laid for thirty. • Mrs. Hattie Inskeep, who became ill and denly last week is improving. * * Mrs. Hazel Cosby and baby boy are doing nicely. * a. tea was given by the Prosperity club Sunday at the Eltenezer church .last Sunday. * Cecil Jackson took a beau- | ty course last week in Louisville. Newcastle, Ind. PAULINE TURNER Wallace Turner, who has Deco ill, at his home is recovering. • Miss Atta Mae Makes, daughter of Mrs. Harry Foster and Kenneth Streaty of Anderson were married December 9. They are making their home in Anderson. • Mr3. Louise Jefferson and daughter were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Makes. * Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hansard were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mts. John Ladd and family of near Losantsville. * Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Streaty of Anderson visited Mrs. Streaty’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fos;

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< The Girl scouts will attend Vesper services in Anderson, Sunday * Mesdames Marguerite Archer and Helen Walden were in Indianapolis last week attending the funeral services of their cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Bybee. Donald Arehey and Dallas Walden, also were i t attendance.

Mrs. Winston. Miss Daisy Harper is visiting r^er sister, Mrs. Elsie Jackson of Champaign Urbana. Illinois. Presiding Elder Brooks presided 'at the first quarterly rineeting or 1940 at the Grace AME.. church here. Rev. Searcy and his (hoiv of Danville were present. • Mrs. Rebecca Turner is visiting friends and relatives in St. Louis, Mo.