Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 February 1936 — Page 7

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February 15,1936

THE INDIANAPOLIS REGORDE^

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Social Activities Continue In Spite Of Cold Wave Here , ■' .~1' ' ; I -

Red Lace Hearts i Farm Decorations At Valentine Party

Beautiftil In .every detail was the valentine party iven -by Mrs. Mamie Davis of Newcastle, Saturday evening at the Women’s Federated club home in North Capitol avenue. The parlors were decorated with red and lace heart* and streamers of red carnations. The service table which was laid in the north parlor was beautiful with a centerpiece of red sweet peas and fernery and red candles tied with white tulle. Heart napkins, silver and crystal were used in the service. A maid in white with red tulle bows and a butler served punch, heart candies and nuts throughout the evening. Bert Mitchell’s orchestra playe dfor the dancing under the management of R. Roy Pope. Cards were played in the hack parlor. The lovely gowns of the ladies blended with the formal dress of the men made a striking picture. * Among the out-of-town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Earl Luster, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Singleton, Eugene Bailey, Mrs. Minnie Ford, Smithy Briscoe, of Newcastle and Mrs. Mildred Vaughn, of Muncie. The hostess was charming in pink suede lace. She was assisted by Mrs. Mary Cobb who wore a pale blue crepe creation with pearl accessories, Mrs. Lena Hardeston who wore a green gown with lace bell sleeves and Miss Lela Simpkins in black satin. During the intermissions, Miss Beatrice Hewlett, pianist, and John Wiley Hawkins, baritone, entertained.

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Mfs Emma Harris, 614 W. 27th street—Mrs. Joe Ralston, 2635 Northwestern avenue—Mrs. Georgia Bridgewater, City hospital— Mrs. Katie Rowland, 526 Bright 'p.rrrl—Mrs. Viola Taylor and Mrs. l.oaise iiavjs, of the Progressive Twelve club — McKinley Ffnneis, :I9G5 N. Adams street. Carl Alexander, 2546 Blur’f avenue—Rev. James G. Hudson. 2^fl N. Capitol avenue, pastor of the W-‘st Pari;view Baptist chtiTCh. in ar Bridgeport. !io wishes all

speaking engagements cancelled— Mrs Hattie coyte, 427 Spring street—Mrs. Magnolia Brown, 714 N. Senate avenue—Mrs. Cora r.elk Easley, 517 W. Vermont street, was injured internally from a fall on ice, January 17. Mrs. Katie. Boyer. 2120 Blvd. place—Rev. Cecil F, : Jones, E. 30th street—William Smith, 749 California street. Veterans hospital—Rev. C. W. Lewis, City hospital—Prof. Y. W. Cloud, 135 W. 14th street— Edw. Harris, City hospital—R .11. Sweed, 2153 N. Jefferson ‘Ave.

Sub-Zero Weather

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Phi Delta Affair

In spite of the sub zero weather on last Sunday afternoon, an intensely interesting group listened to Norman L. Merrifield in his discourse of past and contemporary musicians of our race at the beautifpl formal tea given by the Tau, chapter of Phi Delta Kappa sorority celebrating Negro History Week, at the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. Mr. Merrifield was very ably assisted by Roger R. Hurd and Robert Venaable, tenors, and Miss Susie Pruitt, pianist, ail demonstrated works

of Negro composers mentioned in the discussion.

Whole-hearted attention was given Rev. J. L. White as he delivered a message on ‘Negro History,” replete with informatiQn on characters

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.Mrs. Ada Geiger was hostess to the Kn*ey Aee Bridge elub, Friday rvenlng, tit her residence. Prizes were won hy Mrs. Ada Geiger, Ruth Dillioit and Mammie Gibson. * t * Mrs. Edith Colline, «44 W. Wal nut siren, was won by Mrs. Nan nfe Weaver. Mrs. Servella Hasty, Mrs. Helen Ellington, Mrs. Geneva Brown, Misfc Naomi Simpson. Guess urize was won, by Mrs. Louise Jones. # * Jolly Bachelor Girls mot with Mrs. Garret Skaggs, 439 W. Mich. Prizes were won hy Miss lieonia Winfreys Mrs. Elizaltct h Grave, and Miss Ruth Edelon. * * * Swastika club met at the hojnc if the president. Miss Aolouie Jon- ! ins, on 2t»th street. * * • Sorosis elub was entertained last Thursday evening by Mrs. ’ Effie Mien. 25 lo Ethel street. Prizes fvere awarded Mrs. Lillian Curtis, Mrs. Olivia Cowherd. Mrs. Bessie Martin. ♦ * * Northside Neighborhood club met February 14 with Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, 342 W. 2<>th street. Mrs. Minnie Porter, 2717 Paris avenue, will Ik> hostess. February 21. Mrs. Luwrenee Lewis, supervisor. * a ’ • Mrs. Coleman entertained the Lend A Hand elub, February 3 at her hoiis*. -SI3 W. 27th street. Mrs. Coleman was assisted by her daughter Mrs. Banks. * * * Jolly Twelve elub met at the residenee of Mrs. J.ona Harvell, N17 Bluko street. The following new officers were elected. Mrs. Lizzie Mae Wimsntt, business manager, ami recording secretary: Mfs. Lnell Woods, reporter and financial secretary. • • * Silver Leaf Industrial chib met at the home of Filmore Evans, 525 W. Vermont street. Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell were hosts. The members plan to give the president a birthday party the 13th of next month. Prizes wen* won by Mrs. Lillian Miss Banks. • * * La Peer Sport club met with Miss Eva Chenuult in California street. Prizes were won by Mrs. Lillian Chestntift. Mins Itattfe Blnneherd, Mrs. Gladys Ammons and Mrs. JoauBurnett. Mrs. Maud Dancy was re instated as a member. • • * The Challengers elub met at the home of Mrs. Dolly Holcomb, 917 X. Elder avenue, last Wednesday evening. * * * '. ■ Hollywood Eight elub met with Mr. and Mrs. John Tanner, 1011 W. 2-Sth st reef, Wednesday. Prizes were won by Mrs. John Dabner. Mrs Theodore Johnson and Theodore Johnson. * • - • * Evadne Bridge girls met Thursday at the home of Miss Nannie Mae Morten. Prizes were won by Kafronia Montgomery, Miss Sadie Turner and Misa Jackie Evan*. Mrs. Montgomery. Miss Until Sharp and Miss Jackie Evans were guests. * • * Allegro elub met with Mrs. Lu el la. Russell and Miss Ethel Fouteh at Sid 1-2 Fayette street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lydia Williams, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison and

John Sullivan, booby.

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Ada club was entertained, Thursday at the home of Mrs. Killian Williams, 1918 Yandes street. On Saturday evening, a Valentine party will be given at Gt7 E. Pow-

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South Side Get-Together club met at the home of Mrs. Williams in Lockwood 1 street. Prizes were won by Mrs. Mamie Crane. Mrs* Edmon Williams and Mrs.

Turner.

/"Jolly Dean Whist elub was entertained last month by Mrs. .Tos- :•* Thomas and Mrs. Marie Wilson. Prizes for the month were •’worded .Mrs. Jessie Thomas, Mrs. Merele Reed, a gu:*st. and Mrs.

Romaine Carson.

MISS ETHEL RYLE

Plans have been completed by the industrial eommitiee of tlio Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A, for a colonial tea which is scheduled for February 16 from I to ti p m. in Jordan hall. A galaxy of numbers on the program will In* rendered by the following: piano. Miss Ethel Ryle; solo, Miss Vivian Terry; poetry, Mrs. R. K. Smith; piano. Miss Ruby Speight, Miss Nellie Graham, Cosmopolitan School of Music; solo, Mrs. Bertha Dickens; reading. Mrs. Mary Cobb; piano; Miss Emily Garrett; quartet, men's voices; solo. Mrs. Bernice Walker. Mrs. Flora Crossen j'.” i is chairman of the industrial department which is being assisted by the industrial federation of which Miss Edith Turner is president. Hostesses for tliis occasion expect to add to the attractiveness of the affair

by* appearing in colonial costumes.

Corner of Etiquette

Dear Etta: When, invitations Tor a wedding are being sent out should one be sent • to a person who is in mourning?—A. R. Just as a matter of courtesy, the person who is in mourning should receive an invitation. However, no ofi<‘iise should be.taken if the person so invited does not attend, as it would be very poor form to attend a wedding while si ill in mourning.

MRS. J. MOTTS VISITS CITY Mrs. Josephine Motts of South Bend is in the city a guest at the Phyllis Wheatley Y. VV. C. A. Mrs. Mott is the wife of Dr. C. A. Motts of South Bend : sin* is a registered nurse and a mem Ik* r of the exeeutive loan! of the Indiana State association of Negro musicians. Site was the guest of honor :it th<» 5tb annual Valentine dinner of the Booster Staff of the New Both'*! Baptist church. She was also s|k>eisil guest at a meeting of the St. Monica’s Guild. last Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Lillian LoMon, in X. West si reel.

in our historical background of which many of us knew little. The regional director, soror Oneida Cockrell, gave a brief resume of the ideals and purposes of Phi Delta Kappa sorority, and commended those present fo rtheir support to Tau chapter, the youngest organization in

the national body.

MRS. ALLENE MIDDLETON ELABORATELY ENTERTAINS

Miss Elizabeth Brooks \\as host- Mrs. Allenne Middleton elaborately entertained with a lovclv three ary Hi •| 1 | l '4(U r 'w l '’'m , irs\re«'*t Priz's ! course luncheon bridge, Thursday afternoon in her home, 410 W. 26th

were won by Mrs. Eva Tilson, Miss, street.

Myrtle Salisbury ami Miss Lillian *p| ie iy|)R. was Very attractively laid with a centerpiece of white

Peri son. Guest prize was won by

Miss Ollie Ransom. The club is giving a Kentucky Oyster supper. February 15 at 2422 Northwestern

avenue.

~ , * * * Zonta Omega Whist club met with Mr. and Mrs. David McCann, Friday night. February 7. Prizes wen* won by Charles Tate. Joseph Thomas and Miss Mildred Jackson.

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The Filicity Bridge club met Monday evening with Mrs. Celia CantVell, 552 W„ 29th street. Prizes were awarded Mesdames, Celia Cantrell. Allene Middleton, and Emma Barnett.

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Ensemble elub met February 1 with Miss Josephine Shirley, in Harvard place. Prizes wore won by Miss Shirley. Mrs. Louise Hodge.

lilies in a beautiful libby’s glass bowl placed on an octagon shaped mirror. At each end were long blue tapers. Blue glass coholt dishes reflected a' soft hue over the Irish linen luncheon set. making a beau-

tiful setting fo rthe affair.

Mrs. Middleton was assisted by Mrs. Sylvesta Pope. Prizes were won by Mrs. Theodore Patterson and Mrs. Joe Craig. Guests were: Mrs. Anna Kuykendall, Mrs. Connie Wills, Mrs. Celia Cantrell, Mrs. Lottie Pope. Mrs. Minnie Craig. Mrs. Anna Le;* Hines

and Mrs. Ethel Patterson.

Social Calendar

Wednesday, February 12 Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice— Samaritan Baptist church at K p.m. Mrs. Fannie Young, chairman, Mrs. Anna Washington, director. Sunday, February 16 The KebiK-ca Bible class of the Cciinthiaii Bait 1st church will celebrate tbeir I Si h year anniversary iat 3:3t> p. in. Luella Gay- chair- ! man of the |.rogitiin commitl*-c: j< ozy Jones, president. Memorial sorviees of the A. C. K. ami 1). of A. ai North ami Douglass street. .Monday, February 17 Woman’s Council will meet, Mrs. Mary H. Keys, president, i Ethiopia at the Bar of Justice will Ik‘ presented at the First Baptist church. North Indianapolis. Richard Allen Guild will meet with Mrs. Anna Black, 1505 Samoa

street.

J New Liberty Gosjiel chorus will meet at 816 X. California street. Anna E. Peek, reporter. The Woman’s Improvement club will meet at the libme of Mrs. F. B. Itansrthi, S28 X. California street : Julian Coleman will siteak on "Oriental Attitude Toward the Ethiopian Om-stion.” Music will !,c rendered' by Mrs. Martha Hill. Tuesday, February 18

Y. W. Notes

The program of the Amicitia club, February 17th, will take th<* form of a discussion of the subject D| | oi tunities for Women in Industry”. February 24tb will mark iIn* culmination of the hope chest contest which the elub has been sponsoring. Business of the mating will be followed by a social lion:*. Mrs. Violet 'I'. Eewis of the Lewis Business coll-go will speak to (lie E. C. B. F. elub on F» binary 201 b. Mrs. Delight Hinton will b<* the sjienker for the Business and Professional, younger women, club m: February 17ib. The Mother’s council meets regularly on tin* second and fourth Mondays at 7*30 p. in. Dr. Ada Feliwetizer has liecn conducting a .'•erics of health k-ctures* and discussions for the council. All women Interested in the problems of youth are eligible for membership in the group. Mrs. Edna Reed is president of the council.

The sorority colors of crimson were cafried out in ’ the decoraand gold and the sorority insignia lions. The table was beautifully laid also carrying out the sorority colors. Tall crimson tapers, tied with gold tulle bows in bonders of sparkling crystal added much to the table decorations. The tapers flanked a floral centerpiece of fresh lilies, the sorority flower. Silver tea service, flatware and delicate china, some of which, was imported and some family heirlooms, completed the table which war covered with a dainty cream lace cloth. Soror Cockrell, honor guest, was lovely in a black velvet tea gown with pearl accessories and a shoulder corsage of fresh gardenias; basileus, Jacqueline Davis, who poured, was charming in a tailored tea frock of silver satin with a slight train with rhinestones and silver accessories; Mrs. S. B. Riley, fashioned a powder blue cr«*pe with rhinestone accessories; Mrs. Elizabeth Shropshire was dainty in white crepe Russian tun-

crepe with an American beauty rose corsage at the neckline; Miss Ora Lee Bailey modeled black museline de sole; Mrs. Myrtle H. Stephens was very pleasing in a, cordinal crepe with black accessories; Miss Myrtle H. Johnson was stylish in a royal blue crepe with rhinestone accessories; Mrs. Irene Medders, quite petite in black crepe empire frock* Miss Helen Meyers was in black chiffon. A partial list of Dio many guests present: Mrs. Rose H. Thompson. Miss I^eslie Henderson, Mesdames Iva O. Davis, Freida Parker, May Lambert, Virginia Lane, Jeanette Baird, Hazel f'astelman, Wm. Devis, Ollie Shropshire, Allie Cheatham, Virgin® Alston, Flossie Harris, Misses Helen Rhodes Corenne Alien. Vivian. Louise ’ and Willa Mae Terry Vernice King Harriet Moore, Elizabeth Slovak, '-Villa Mae Robinson, Edwlna -Bohanan, Messrs. Louis Maxey, Paul Johnson, Demortst Davis, Guy Brokins. H. M. Riley. Leo Johnson, Clarence Shropshire Uliee Sto-

le. with black taffeta skirt with phons, Frank K. Hoggs, Joseph black and gold accessories; Miss Williams and Charles O. WadsCiarrisa Davis wore a white and worth, of Chicago; Samuel SdQth-s-iver gown with red accessories; ern. Louis Talbot. Harry Farley Mrs. Ethel Hill waft in a black ami Harry Johnson.

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Mrs. Selina Walker entertained her husband and with a very

Mrs. I/elia < lements and Mrs. Min- j unique six-course dinner Sunday nie Booker. , afternoon at their home. The ta-

ble was very elaborately deeorateft.

Gigoletfe Whist club met at the home of Mrs. Louise Moore. 608 1-2 Drake street. New members are: Miss Ruth Webb. Miss Mary E. Bible. Prizce were won by Miss Mary Minor. Mrs. Lillian Walker. Miss Mary E. Bible. The club is having a Wimpy party, Februnrv 2f> at 423 W. St. Clair street. Friends are invited.

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Mrs. Louise Puryoar was hostess to tlu- Ptiolla Amici club last Thursday. Plans were discussed for a whist paity. Gu<**d were Miss Anna May Baird. Prizes were won by Mrs*. Louis-* Puryoar. Mrs. Dorothy Batts and Mrs. Liioilo Davis.

American Beauty Embroidery elub will m:*of February 21 with Cordelia West. 1630 Columbia ave-* nue. Booker T. Washington will be ibe tonic for discussion. Mrs. Betty King is chr.irrann. The club inH last week with Mrs. Lottie Stith. 1525 X. Hampton avenue. $ * * Happy Girls Pleasure club mot Thursday evening. February 6 with Mrs. Narcissus JoneM as hostess. Prizes* were awarded Mrs. Myrtle Mercer. Mrs. Katie Barnett, and Mrs. Nannie Caldwell. * * * Mrs. Rhoda Garrison was hostess to the Jolly Nine* Whist club it her residence. 2101 Blvd. place, last Monday evening. Prizes were (Continued on page eight)

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe in* Bow. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sliropshir *, Mr. and .\?rs. Eugene House. Miss Maud McKee and Bert Walker. Tin* lati.-r pari of the afternoon was spent sipping cocktails and dancing. Mrs. Walker was at sisted by Mrs. Rosa Lee Shropshire. Mrs. House Miss McKee and Mr. Shropshire also celebrated their birthdays, at this time BIRTHDAY DINNER In honor of the birthday of Mrs.

Florence E. Holeniaii, Mrs. Ella Fergason. in Arsenal avenue entertained tin* following with a lovely four-course dinner: Mrs. Iloleinan. Miss Wilma Laurence of Seymour land Mr. and Mrs. William Wash-,

ington.

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COCKTAIL PARTY Sunday evening, a yeta* lovely cocktail party was given by Mr. and Mrs. Zody Rucker, 1118 N. Missouri street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Rogers of Cleveland. <-hio. win* wer • tin* week-end guest> of Mrs. Tinnio Whittaker, moth: 1 ; of Mrs. Rogers. 427 W. 13th street and Mrs. Anna Fuqua. 426 W. 121b street, niece. The guests left ini mediately after the parly for their koine. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Henry Alexander. 2546 Bluff a venue, celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary with a dinner at their homo Sunday. Covers were k:i<i for twelve. A thn*e•ourso dinner was servinl from a I -caiitiful table with roses as a center pMH-e. HONOR HAI OUTER Mr. and .Mrs. Edward Stokes. *ki23 Yande.s M reel, gave a party February 9 in honor of the I irtli day anniversary of their daughter. Mrs. Blind i IV Ides. Guests were. Mr and .Mrs. Abraham Dillard. Mr and Mrs. Andrew Robinson. A eo! or scheme of red and white was carried out. Mrs. Peebles received many beautiful gifts. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mullins. 1632 X. SlieffiebT delightfully entertained with a birthdav dinner. Sunday afternoon in honor of the second birthday N anniversary o£ their little

[daughter, Betty. Others who Were ! fe!ed at the dinner were: Mrs. Dnt- ! -ilia Willis, grandmother of Betty. Chester, brother, and Mrs. Jean Montgomery of Cleveland an aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Willis and Walter Lewis were also among the guests. HONOR SON Mr. and Mrs. Georg- Fisher. Jr. 2834 Shriver avenue, honored their little son. Maurice, with a very lovely birthday party Sunday afternoon celebrating'' his 4th anniversary. Songs and games were the entertainment enjoyed by the little girls and hoys. Maurice was the recipient of many beautiful

gifts.

BIBLE CLASS Tin Rev. M. W. Clair. Jr., pastor of Simpson M. E. elmreli. will have charge of the Tuesday evening Bi1 1* class beginning Erbrunry 18. Rev. Thomas L. Crandy, pastor of Witherspoon Eniled Presbyterian hit rob. ot cued the floss Series on fa unary 21. Among the Greeks OMEGA PSI PHI Zota Phi Chapter of the Omega "si Pin* Fraternity held Rs regit’or meeting at the homo of tin* basileus. Emory A. James. Basileus James appointed the various enmihilli*os for the year which consisted of a general cabinet ns follows* Emory James, ex-oftieio member it large: Andrew Ramsey, secretary of achievement : E. A. Parker. secretary of athletics; Dr. IT. V. Middleton secretary of social nf'•iirs: Paul Johnson, secretary of pledges: Walter Harris, secretary of publicity: Dr. II. L. Huinmons. secretary of internal relations: George Gnillard. Dr. Charleston <*ox. Ally. Jacobs, mciklicrs at

’•i "go.

V partial list of activities decid'd if on for <he year is: Col. Young *>i<-mor'al: inter fraternity basket- ' •ill game; a fraternity dance: an o-idcvcmcnt project. Among the members prest nt was! William E. Baugh, sunreme hca*i and grand 1 usileiis of the fraternitv. TIk* grand, basileus will .act in an advisory capacity for the local chapter regarding all activities. Ai PH A PI AI PH A Theto Mu eboper of Alpha Pi A Inha. held their monthlv meeting with soror EfHe LeMond'* in the lumbar court, on North Wftst street.

Assortment of Cocktails Make Party Success

Elizabeth Carter Council To Present Leader Of Congress At Federated Club Home

Gaiety prevailed amidst twentyeight different cocktails, twelve of which were dedicated to a number

Junior chinch of South Calvary l<*f (he most popular clubs' in the Baptist will meet from 7 to s at ( .j lv while itho others were dedithc chinch. All hoys and girls fq the Joy Grafter’s who en-

l lease he present Wednesday, February 19 Roumltownors Club — Aloysios Clemons, 2715 Indianapolis avenue,

ho.sr.

Thursday, February 20 Mrs. Grace Wilson will be hostess to the Phyllis Wheatley Emhioidery club. 2532 Highland place. Fortnightly Literary club will meet with Mrs. Oliver T. Martin, Mrs. H. X. Middleton will give a synopsis of Janies Weldon’s Johnson's latest works. Sunday, February 23 Martha Washington and Fredric Douglas tea hy the Semper Fjdelis girls at 2865 Blvd. place from 3 till S. Young Women’s Missionary soj ciety of 2nd Baptist church. George I Washington tea at «he residence ! of Mrs. May Talbert, 1831 N. Capi- ! i d avenue. -The public is invited.

New Committee Of Management At Phyllis Wheatley

New officers elected February 4 at the annual election of ofticers of the committee of management of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y. W. c. A. arc: M^s. Lillian C. Hail, chairman of commit tee of management; Mrs. E. D. Moton, second vice-chairman of the committee of

tertained their many friends on February 9 with a beautiful cocktail party at the home of Mrs, Louise Ramsey in X. Shriver avenue. The first one hundred guests received Valentines, heart shaped souvenirs. , All received a complimentary cocktail. Decil Morris, educational advisor of the conservation camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, accompanied hy a large group from the CCC unit was also present. One of the gentlemen sang a popular selection, followed by his. very unique and amusing presentation of "Old Man Mose is Dead”. Representatives* from the following organizations were present : La Peer Sport dub, Akantu, Duo Decora. Royal Ace, Ace of Clubs, Bohemians, Semper Fidclis. Semper Parati, Gay Continentals and Jolly

Girls.

Mrs. Gladys Fisher, assisted hy Miss Bertha Neely was hostess at - the bar. Canapes were served hy Mrs. Mildred Morris and Miss Velma Hairston. * Miss Mattie Irvin. Pearl Vaughn, Catherine Prince and Mrs. Helen Smith were hostesses.

The Rev. M. W. Clair. Jr., organizer and leader of the State Negro i Industrial Congress and State representative to the National Negro ' conference which met in Chicago last week will be the speaker for the second Educational conference under the auspices of the Elizabth Carter federation of clubs at the club home in N. Capitol avenue, February 18 at 3:30 p. m. Rev. Clair will give a resume of the problems and results of th* Chicago meeting which was attended hy delegates and leaders from all parts of the Nation. There were exhaustive discussions on all phases of the New Deal as it affects the Negro workers and especially as it relates to the future of the Negro youth. It was seen that close organization will' serve as a powerful instrument in meeting these crises an dto this end women’s groups in every community must respon dto the Call for union and participation in every movement. The speaker will be prepared to give the findings of th conference at the discussion hour following and he will answer questions.^ A large group of younger women will be in attendance. Tea will be served by members of the clubs. The public is invited. Mrs. W. E. Brown is president.

rotary: Mrs. Mayme Baltic, assist-

ant secretary.

Other members of the eommitiee of management are: Mrs. Eugenia Adams, Mrs. Lucy M. Brooks, Mrs. Flora Crossen. Mrs. Esther Coleman, Mrs. Josie Greer Mrs. Geor-

management: Mrs. Lola Smith, sec-‘ gi.a Martin. Mrs. Stella Middleton. Crescendo Music Club Sponsors Program at St. John A. M. E.

A community program will be presented by the Crescendo club of the student section of the Cosmoipolitan music study club at the St. John A. M. E. church, 17th and Columbia avenue, Sunday at 6 p. m., under the direction of Mrs. Mary Cobb. Miss Roberta Jane Pope is

nresident of the organization.

\ The following will appear on program: selection hy Junior church choir; piano, Catherine Taylor, student of Miss Anna L. Giray; Miss Dorothy Rhim, student of Sallie Kaiser; reading, Mrs. Clara Gill and Mrs. Lena Hardister; violin and piano duet, Robert and Elmer Gill, students of Mrs. Lillian Mt LeMon; irttphical reading. Miss Jewel Byron with Miss Roberta Jane Pope at the piano; paper on music appreciation, Miss Doris Woodruff; piano solo, tyiss Eunice Merriwether; piano duet. Miss Beatrice Sullivan and Miss Roberta Jane Pope, students of Mrs. LeMon; - viioMn sodo, Mis Goldie Mae Darden, student of Rupert Cox; the works of the music clubs, Mrs. l^Mon and Mrs. Mahle K. Van Horn, sponsor for the club; Misses Marjorie Ralston and Betty Mae Fields, vocal students of Mrs*. Mattie Stovall Wines will sing; Miss Margaret Branch, violinist; Miss Charlie Killian, reader.

Announcement Mr. and Mrs. John Doe Terry. Paris, Tenn.. announce the marriage of their daughter. Laura , to Edgar Terry, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Terry of Cleveland, Ohio. Which took place October 3. 1935. They will reside at 1902 N. Capitol avenue, Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. J. Miles of Anderson announce the marriage of their da lighter, Marie Sampson, to B. A. Wilson of 139 S. Arlington avenue, city. After February 15. they will make their home in Indianapolis at l(k‘»2 Sheldon street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coleman, 789 W. 25th street, announce the marriage of their daughter. Louise, to Prophet Curies, son of Mrs. Katherine Dickens, 836 . Roadie street, which took pla<v, December

31. 1935 at the home of the Rev. J. B. Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis are both graduates of Crispus Attueks high school. They are at home to tbeir friends at 2239 X, Capitol avenue. Remember _ _ Flowers For Valentine Day f Feb. 14

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