Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 April 1940 — Page 4

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Y. W. C. A. Sponsors Series of Marriage Lectures

Saturday, April 20,19M..

| Isrealite Baptist Plans Great Musical Program

On Block’s Hour

The Isrealite Baptist church, of which Rev. L. C. Whitley, is pastor presents its choir apd chorus in a great musical program April 28 at 7:30 p.m. The participants will be many outstanding singers and speakers in the city with several out-of-town guests who will also participate. Committee on the program includes, Mrs. H. A. Whitley, Miss T. Beard, John Hobbs, Mrs, D. Huston, Miss M. Cole, Mrs.. L. Wilford, and Mrs. M. Winslow; the courtesy committee includes Carl Anderson, Henry Patton, Elizabeth Edwards, C. Johnson, Henry Carter, and M. Sturgon; the official staff committee is, deacons, Thomas McQuinty, D. L. Jackson, H. Rhodes, G. Ramsey, J. Lewis, C. CrawTord, and C. Chandler; preparations committee is J. Hobbs, H.

Celebrate Pastor’s Ninth Anniversary

JEFFERSOX CITY, Mo., April 19.—Miss Ethyl Wise, coloratura soprano, this week left the Lincoln university (Mo.,) campus, where she is instructor in voice, for a two-

week concert tour that includes api>earancas at live major colleges and one public school in Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

School 23 Parent Tteachers ^ [] JPiJl Give Fashion\Revue

Members of the Parent-Teacher Association of School No. 23 have completed plans for their Fashion show, to be given Friday night, April 19 at 7:30 p. m. in the school auditorium. Features for chldren’s attire will include school, street, rainy day lounging, play and party; Adult styles are to be “What the Sweet Girl Graduate Should wear, which are Jo be furnished by Lena K. Bivens; hair styles vvill be featured from the Trice and Wilson Beauty shops and snappy (street wear will come from the Mosklns Credit Clothiers; Tribbles Dry Goods Stores will show chic mil-

.linery; Indiana Fur Go. smart fur creations; evening attire and | Bridoi: of Yesterday aud Today is {the last feature. Errol Grandy will furnish the music. Mrs. Emma Pope is president of the organization; Mrs. Maud Merriweather Flack is principal of the school.

INFORMATION WANTED Will colored man who saw white man fall in Comfort Station Feb. ruary 6 please leave name and address at 505 Peoples Bank Bldg., 134 E. Market St., or phone Market 3168. Will greatly appreciate this information.

Independent Club Holds Meeting The Seventh Ward Independent Republican club met at the home j of Henry Mitchell with Mrs. Gertrude Brewer, presiding. C. A. Abrahams, candidate for Republic- ! an nomination for State Repre1 tentative was present, and gave a few remarks. Judge Emmert, candidate for nomination for Governor was guest at the April 16 meeting. All weeki ly meetings are held at 2125 Highland place. The club will give a benefit tea at the home of the president, 1902 Highland place, Sunday. Mrs. Brewer, president; Mrs. Mattie Bohannon, secretary.

Pastor’s Day will be observed at the St. Paul Baptist church (Haughville) Sunday afternoon, at three o’clock, honoring the nine years’ pastorate of Rev. C. J. Dailey. This annual affair is sponsored 'by the Pastor's Aid Society of that church. A capacity crowd is expected. The Rev. F. F. Young, pastor #f the First Baptist church. North Indianapolis, will deliver the address. The singing groups of his church will furnish music. The Junior chorus of the St. Paul church will also render selections; Mrs. Anna Washington and Mrs. Zettie Edwards will be the soloists. Mrs. Nellie Hart will give an original poem, “Nine Years Together.” The public is cordially invited to hear this worthwhile program which will begin promptly at 3 P. M.

Townsend; L. Byrd; J. Benjamin and R. Jones, D. Huston is pianist, M. Winslow is director. Frank Dickerson will have charge of the sound system.

YWCA Sponsors Musical Festival The Phyllis Wheatley Music Committee, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Ellen Thomae Meriweather, is sponsoring an elaborate Musical Festival to be held Monday May 6, at 8:15 p. rn. Among the participating groups will be the A-Capella Choir under the direction of George F. Holler; the Sorors of Song, Mrs. Vesterine Slaughter, directress; the Y.W.C.A. Orchestra, Mrs. Elizabeth Shropshire, directress and Charles Weeks, concert master; and the Junior Music Committee with Mrs. Callie Bates and Mrs. Beatrice Wilson co-chairman. Local soloists will be Mrs. Beatrice Wilson and Mrs. Teresa Sanders. Mrs. Hilda Mitchell White and Mrs. Mary Etta Johnson will be heard In a piano duo. Music lovers are urged to remember the date! Sunday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Junior Music Committee is honoring their parents and friends with a tea, and on the same evening at 6 o’clock they will present the Appreciation Program at the Quiet Music Hour.

Republicans Have Twilight Tea

Mrs. Mary Carlisle was hostess to a Twilight Tea given Sunday afternoon at the home of Ernest Arnett, 631 Udell street. Mrs. Violet T. Lewis was guest speaker. Misses Jewel Pyles and Dorothy Jenkins were also participants.

TRILI YVONNE STEWART, eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart in S, Oakland avenue, will be heard on Block’s Children’s Hour program over radio station WIRE, Saturday at 10:30 a. m. She will play “Gypsy Rondo” by Haydn. Trili is a student of Ellen Thomas Merriweather, Progressive Series Piano teacher and will also appear on the Annual Recital at Allen Chapel, May 19. Last year, she appeared on the Students program of the Indiana State Association of Negro Musicians, in Ft. Wayne. She is a fourth grade pupil of School No. Forty.

Shut-Ins

Mrs. Zadie Bartee in Indianapolis avenue, underwent an operation last week in Buffalo, New York and is reported improving. * • * Mabel Meyers Augusta, who underwent an operation at City hospital is reported improving.

Rev. G. R. Ford, a former pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church, is confined to his home with illness. He desires friends to call at 156 Bright street. * * * Mrs. Anna Wells Pritchard is reported seriously ill at her 225 W. Twelfth street. * * * Mrs. Mary Bucris is seriously ill at her home, 1131 Fayette st. * * * Mrs. Doric Mills, 2445 Ethel st., is confined to her home with illness. • * * Mrs. Claudia Patterson continues ill at her home in Boulevard place.

Invite 1 oung People to Hear Specially Prepared Talks

Thursdayetts Dance 1 Second Annual Affair

HIGHLY ENTERTAINED Miss Margaret Primus was the house guest of Mi', and Mrs. Russel Craig, Connersville, last week. She was highly entertained with a party in Muncie, Sunday at the Moonlight Gardens and a farewell party was given for her Wednesday night.

Schools will Present Talented Jean Coston In Piano Recital Here

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Miss Coston’s last appearance in the city was in her graduation recital. Since that time she has studied a year in the Julliard School of Music in New York City and has taught one half year each in Howard University and Spelman college. She has done some accompanying and has appeared in joint concerts on the North Carolina Summer Lyceum, which includes eight summer schools. She has given recitals in Hampton, Virginia State college, Atlanta, Tennessee, and State college. Miss Coston also appeared on the artist program for the Delta Sigma Theta sorority summer in Town Hall New York City, and appeared on the Delta Day program in the Little Theatre at the World’s Fair. Following her recital here, Mias i Coston will leave at once for Talladega, where her recital wi}l close the annual music festival. She will also appear in Tuskegee, Knoxville, and Atlanta. Miss Phyllis Waters and Mrs. Flora Crossen are chairmen of the tickets. Mrs. Maud Flack, principal of school 23; Emory A. James, principal of school 17.

MISS JEAN COSTON Miss Jean Coston, talented pianist, will be presented in a recital Friday evening, April 26 in Crispus Attucks auditorium, auspices of Schools No. 17 and 23. Miss Coston’s program will include classics and a group of modern compositions.

Federation Holds Monthly Meeting In its monthly meeting last week

! the Federation of Associated clubs

welcomed its corresponding secretary, Mr. Mills who has been ill for some time. First vice-president, Edward L. Patterson was reported ill, but much improved. B. Ward Cook, 'second vice-president introduced new representatives; Miss

Genevieve Mentlow, Easy Aces; Mrs. Freeman, Gala Girls; Mrs. Dulin, Gala Girls; Mrs. Clara Lewis, The Women, and Mns. Stone,

the Stardusters.

The Daffodil clufol is responsible for the May program. Reports were given by the committee of

P. P. CLUB NOTES

A nice club for nice people. A well-equipped cM> for well-behav-ed people. Our little singer, Grade Glenn, is back with us again after singing in Cincinnati for a few weeks. The club will have Open House for members and guests Friday, May 3. You are invited to meet the out-of-town members at this Derby Day party, which will be held the day before the Derby. The Sunday afternoon parties have caught on and the members are out in goodly numbers. They enjoy these evenings or afternoons at whist or dancing. Inquire of the manager. Palmer S. Richardson, president, Ruby B. Shelton, Sec’y-Manager.

the On to New York affair in August. Edward Swanson is chairman. The card party was a success with Hawthorne Graves winner of first prize, Norene Clark was chairman; S. W. James, president.

Entertain Husbands With Joint Parties

Mrs. Herbert Ray and Mrs. Richard Regers entertained their husbands with a joint birthday party Saturday night at 2292 Indianapolis avenue. Cards, games and dancing were the evening’s entertainment. Guests included, Mrs. V. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Filmore Allen, John Crenshaw, Spencer Rogers, George Taylor and Robert Edwards.

Friends of the Thursdayettes club were gaily entertained last Friday evening at Dee’s Paradise, at the club’s second annual. Spring dance. The evening gowns of the women presented the buoyancy and beauty of Spring. Balloons, sweet peas and ferns were used in decorations of the Paradise. The president, Mrs. Louise Ross, was lovely in black taffeta with red accessories; while Miss Gladys Beaman, vice-president was charming In black, accentuated with white; Miss Inez Murray, secretary, wore blue net with pink accessories; Mrs. John Latimore, treasurer, wore black; Miss Virginia Hyde, reporter was charming in pink net and pink accessories; members, Mrs. Maude Latimore wore blue net with pin; Mrs. Dolean Cleveland, peach chiffon with pearls; Lola Belle Woodard in pink taffeta; Mrs. Katie Davis in blue and white; Mrs. Johnetta Young in blue net; Miss Susie West in blue and gold and Mrs. Rose Pendergrass. Each member’s hair was accentuated with a gardenia. Frank Reynolds and his orchestra furnished music.

P. T. A. Officers Elected

Attucks R. O. T. C.’s f Sponsor Military Ball

Once more the R.O.T.C. unit of Crispus Attucks high school is sponsoring its third annual Formal Ball for the benefit, of the school scholarship fund. In order to supplement the income, a number of girls have entered a popularity contest to see who will be crowned Military Queen. The affair is to be given at the Walker Casino April 26.

School No. 17 Junior High school held election of officers at their P.T.A. meeting last Wednesday. Nathan Strong was elected president. This is the first time in the history of the P.T.A. that a man has been elected as president. Other officers are Mrs. Elizabeth Bible, vice president; Mrs. Lillian Chestnut, secretary; Mrs. Cecile Wheeler, assistant secretary, Mrs. Nettie Hightower, treasurer. Emory A. James is principal. Stephanotis Club Organized The Stephanotis club was organized recently at the home of Mrs. Kathaleen McCorley. Officers elected are: Mrs. Margaret McCorley, president; vice president; Mrs. Ida Pendegraph, secretary; Mrs. Kathaleen McCorley, treasurer; Mrs. Daisy Alexander, ways and means committee; Mrs. Julia Young, reporter; members include Mrs. Flossie Rhodes, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Alexander was last hostess. Prizes were awarded Mrs. McCorley, and Mrs. Alexander. The club is planning a Get-Ac-quainted Party in the near future.

Celebrates Seventh Birthday with Party

Ronald Gordon Davis celebrated I his seventh birthday, at his home,! 415 N. Blackford St. Sunday afteriHcn, April 14. The little guests were: Marshia Jo Howard. Billie Ann Gordon, Dolore-l Pervine. Parthenia Bottoms, George Davis, Jennie Cole, Donald Dukes, George Mendenhall, Eleanor Mendenhall, Gladys Wooden, Mildred Johnson, James Winters, J. D. McNair, Jr., and Marshall McNair. Many useful gifts were received. Games were played, and dainty refreshments were served.

Gary Odd Fellows Have Turkey Dinner

GARY, Ind.—The Odd Fellows 20th Century Booster Club, No. 2 of Gary, had a successful turkey dinner and program last month at the First Baptist church. The Booster club is now considering plans that they may he able to cooperate with the Odd Fellows in Indiana, with their annual picnic the 4th of July, at Fox Lake.

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A series of lectures on marriage and the home will open at the Phyllis Wheatley Branch Y.W.C.A. Thursday night, April 25, at 8 o’clock when Dr. Alberta Jones will lecture on ‘‘Preparation for Marriage.” Sponsoring the series is the home and family committee of the Y.W.C.A. assisted by several ohurch women. Committee chairman, Mrs. Edith Turner Ellis, secretary, Mrs. S’. Jason Ramsey, representative of Good Samaritan Baptist Church, Miss Anna Bybee, are shown above. Other members are Mrs. John Hall. Second Baptist Church, Miss Verbile Wolf, Glenco Baptist, Mrs. Carrie Evans, Mrs. Narcissa Roney Wilson, and Mrs. James Woodson, Mrs. Lurrah Baird, Mrs. Orlem Rhodes, Mrs. Irene Brookins, Mrs. Julia Craig, and Ladrue Ladson. Miss Wolf will preside at the meeting Thursday night, Mrs. Wilson will introduce the speaker. The young people’s choir of Good Samaritan Baptist church will sing. Other lectures in the series will follow Thursday nights. May 2, 9, and 16. A bibliography on the lectures

CHurch Activities

CAMPBELL AMEZ. Sunday, Rev. K. Melvin Taylor, pastor, will preach at morning seri vices. At 3:00 pm.. Elder Jl. H. Lawrence, pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church and his congregation will have special services. At 6:30 pm., Christian Endeavor will be held, and at 8:00 pm.. Candlelight services will held, with the church choir in charge.

Monday night, the church sponsored a bus and excursion and professionals night. Tuesday nite, the Missionary and Stewardess boards will feature combined programs. The Sacred Four quartette will render the music. Wednesday night the Starlight Four quartette sponsors a complete program.

is being prepared by Mrs. Wilson. Special invitations are being extended young people’s groups in the city to attend each lecture. All lectures are free and open to the public.

The Social IVhirl

At Lockefield

Civic Club The Lockefield Civic club met at the Sunset, April 18. * # * Lockefield Play School The school held its regular meeting Monday afternoon, in the kindergarten room. Miss B. King, supervisor of Women and Children’s activities of the WPA was guest speaker. The next meeting will be held first Monday night in May. All mothers are urged to be pres-, ent. * * * Charmerettes News Mrs. Mabel Crudup. 900 Indiana avenue, apt. 729 will be hostess to the club at its next meeting. Prizes were won last: week by Mrs. Georgia Adams, Mrs. Helen Lyles ~ I FIA COM Mrs. Ophelia Welch was hostess to the club Friday evening. Prizes ! awarded to Mrs. Lettie Hicks, Mrs. j Hattie Jordon. After luncheon, j birthday gifts were received by Miss Genevieve Allen, Miss Allica j Dunson, and Mrs. Myrtle Lindsey.,

and Mrs. Angelean Hazelwood. The club is planning for a night of fun, April 20 at the Suset Terrace at its annual semi-formal dance.

Miss Lydia Shane Week-End Guest Here

Miss Lydia Shane of Evansville, and a popular miss among the younger set of that city, was the week-end guest of Miss Clara V. Turnley. niece of Mr. and Mns. Jerry Goodrich, 930 Edgemont avenue. Miss Shane was highly entertained. She is an active member of the Liberty Baptist church in Evansville, a member of the Mu-So-Lite clujj. She is an A. and T. College graduate, and an exteacher of Lincoln high school in Evansville. Paul King, also popular in the business and social world of Evansville was Sunday guest of Miss Turnley.

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