Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 January 1952 — Page 4
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4—The Indianapelis Recorder, Jan. 5,1952
Uoice of the C^astdide By MARY P. McGUIRE Since the passing of several of my dear ones, my oldest daughter, mother, and the Baltimore, this time of the year seems very gloomy to me. Yet, dear readers, I am so thankful to God that it is as well as it is. As my mother used to tell me when I complained, “Never was anything so bad it could not be worse.” v- .' ’ ' . - '
We sometimes depend on man so much we forget God is above all, and it is then He lets you know He is still the Supreme and always will be. He is a jealous God, and we should put no man ahead of Him. The passing of those loved ones has made me get closer and pray more. It’s funny now we try everything first and God last, then He is so merciful He comes at once to our side despite the fact we try
tc^ get along without Him. We must bear in mind that God
always comes first, and then hold fast to old friends—we need them.
Thanks to each and all for your
very fine cooperation, and a
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
Cosmo Knights Entertain Wives At Banquet
My gloomy feeling got the best of me on the last Sunday in the year, and I longed to be near old friends, so off to Corinthian Baptist Church to be near “Ole Dave,” as he desires to be called, but known to the public as Rev. David C. Venerable. Each time I see him, I think of the large responsibility his wife, Mrs. Mary Venerable, has had in pushing him to success. It is said a woman can make or break a man, and it seems she has kept up the good work of Mother and Dad
Venerable.
I must say that the services with the junior choir in charge of music were nice. Mrs. Norma Owsley is president of the group, and Mrs. Cordelia Moore was at the piano. Rev. Venerable disappointed me, as he did not preach, but he sang one of my favorite songs, which soon made me feel very pleased. The song “He Lifted Me,” is an old one often sung by his father when he was a deacon at Second Baptist Church. Dave’s father was every bit of Dave’s size then, and, as our parents used to say. “Dave is the spitting image of his father.” Delivering the sermon was Rev. A. Banks of Marion, a student at Marion College, w'ho spoke masterfully on “Life’s Real Meaning.” Visitors at Corinthian Baptist Church were introduced by Mrs. Ann Ratcliff. Among them were ’friends of Mrs. Sarah Jones, chairman of the social service department of the church, including the wife of another very old pal, Mrs. Frank Beckwith, and is she on the ball as a lady attorney with per-
sonality!
Another interesting feature of the service was the baptizing of Jeff Ratcliff, 532 Dorman street, a man of about fifty, who had to be brought in as a child for baptism. Other additions to the church were little Harriet Lynem and John R. Barnett. Mrs. Lula B. McKay, a charter member of the missionary and Sunday school primary department, welcomed the little girl into her department, while two men received Mr. Barnett into their de-
partment.
Among other very active members of the church was Mrs. Lula D. Hinton, owner of the People’s Funeral Home and a very close friend who has often given me wonderful support during the operation of the New Bethel Booster. Reginald Dunlop, serving on the deacon board, another old, old pal of school days, was not present. Also seen was Mrs. Maggie B. Hatcher, 1329 Cornell avenue, a school chum of my mother. Then there was Mrs. Euria
the east, you know. Mrs. Minnie Highbaugh, says they enjoyed a great enthusiasm among the membership of First Baptist Church. Irvington, with the junior and senior missionaries in charge in packing Christmas baskets and sending flowers to shut-ins, including some of the elder members of the church. The <■ baskets were packed in the home of Mrs. Bertha Carpenter, secretary of the junior
missionary.
The pastor’s wife, Mrs. Lena Noel, was right on hand to assist, while the pastor. Rev. R. H. Noel, made all the deliveries assisted by Henry Carpenter and Murrell Buckner. We are sure the members and friends receiving the baskets j and flowers highly appreciated,, the efforts of the group. The church presented Rev. Noel with a purse of $50, while the trustees gave him $20. The church asks Goo’s blessing upon the community and city at large.
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Rev. W. T. Coleman, pastor of Campbell Methodist Church, Alton, 111., and John Coleman, Pittsburg, met in the home of their brother, M. E. Coleman, 2324 Hovey street, last week, seeing each other for the first time in 44 years. Mrs. Alma Coleman prepared a lovely dinner for her brothers-in-law. Rev. J. A. G. Jordan, an old friend, spent a few hours with the three brothers. The visitors left for their homes last Thursday.
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Because of the beautiful day last Monday, many stood utside Jacobs Brothers Eastside Chapel to pay their last respects to Cpl. Ronald Fields, twin brother of Cpl. Donald Fields. Rev. A. I). Banks and his junior choir, of which Cpl. Fields was a member, participated in the services. Believe it or not, Richard C. Henderson opened his purse and served a lovely buffet dinner last Saturday, and did we try ourselves, since we may never have another chance to get a meal on him. Miss
MeTnbers of the popular Cosmo Knights club entertained their wives and fHends at their third annual formal dinner dance last Friday night in the auditorium of St. Rita’s Roman Catholic Church. New officers were introduced during dinner by Richard Ferguson, after which the party danced to the music of Charles Cox and his combo. New officers of the three-year-old social club are Samuel Vaughn, president; Roy Pope, vice-president; Robert Kent, secretary; Herbert Crowe, assistant secretary; Ted Jarrett, treasurer; Richard Ferguson, business managerpand Harvey Smith. Retired officers are Clarence Lewis, president; Samuel Vaughn, vice-president; Robert Kent, secretary; Thomas Ridley, assistant secretary; Felix Lyles, treasurer; Joseph Stuart, business manager; and James Cruse, sergeant-at-arms. Among those present at the dinner dance were, first row, left to right, Roy Pope, Robert Kent, Richard Ferguson. Harvey Smith, Samuel Yaughn, James Maxey, Conway Davis, and Orville Carpenter; second row, Thomas Graves, Otis Keys. Thomas Ridley, Brager Carey, Harold Price, James Cruse, Thomas Douglass, and Albert Booth; third row, Mesdames Charles Blackwell, Samuel Vaughn, Thomas Graves, Thomas Douglass, Otis Keys, Robert Kent, Harvey Smith, Felix Lyles, and Thomas Rjdley, Miss Veloisa Duncan, and Mrs. Orville Carpenter; and fourth row, James White, Joseph Stuart, Mesdames Brager Carey, Louise Twines, and Harold Price, Miss Christine Perry, Mesdames Roy Pope, Richard Ferguson, Harriet Snorden, Julius Thomas, and Albert Booth, and Messrs. Felix Lyles, Julius Thomas, and Charles Blackwell. The closed dinner dance highlights the club’s social season, annually, along with an annual New Year’s Eve party at the Dukes Club home. Also on the regular annual agenda is a picnic each summer. *
Indianapolis Silhouettes Entertain Visiting Kappa Alpha Psi Wives
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i While the good Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi convened Howard were held in the King and I in business meetings of the 41st annual Grand Conclave, the
King funeral home last week. Mr. Howard, the brother of the late Mrs. Eliza Minore, lived in the community 25 years or more, and his presence will be missed in the 100 bock of Martindale avenue.
Many names were omitted last week in the story of the annual dinner of the East End Culture club. Sorry folks, but I lost my copy. Here they are: Mesdames Margaret Schackelford, Anna Washington, Rose Nichols, Julia Means, Eliza Murphy, Lucille L.
Mildred Johnson said. “I only ate Murphy. Leslie Hazelwood, and
five pieces,” while Miss Mildred Watson said, “Well, I got my share.” The two young ladies are students at Indiana University.
Mabel Washington, Rev. and, Mrs. A. J. Brown, and Dr. and Mrs.
J. 0. Clark.
Mrs. Cordelia Watson, 2554
After dinner the party decided I Hovey street, was hostess, and coyto go riding, but we found it too ers were laid for 53. Mrs. Mollie foggy a little way out and had to' Bridges was given muclfcredit for return, which pleased the driver the swell job. Others serving on (guess who) very much. ! committees were Mesdames Mary Mr. Henderson, a great lover of ! Hatcher, Charlena Hibbitt, Orbie children, included several little girls Pearson, E. Moffett, Lettie Skaggs,
and boys, nieces and nephews of his own and some of Miss Johnson, in the dinner party, and they took advantage of the occasion to eat all
his candy.
Lovely to look at were some very
vice-president; and Bertha Randolph, chairman of the program. Mrs. Kathryn Jackson is the hom
ored president*.
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Mrs. Johnnie White, 2344 Sheldon street, will entertain members
Indianapolis Silhouettes, composed of wives and sweethearts of the local Kappas, entertained the visiting wives and sweethearts at three very beautiful affairs. The first, a card party in Jordan | ' v ~' ——
Hall of the Phyllis Wheatley
YWCA, was held Thursday aft noon, December 27, from 2 to The* hall was decorated in tW Christmas motif and with beauti rul flowers. The serving table was centered with a gorgeous centerpiece of American beauty roses and
white chrysanthemums.
Chairman of the affair was Mrs. Sue Artis, who was assisted by Mesdames Louise Hughes, Lauar Grant, Octavine Fergqson, Many Alexander, FTora DeFrantz, Wilma Simms, and Hazel King of this city; Annabelle Smith, Kokomo;
and Altheda Smith, Muncie.
The second affair was the “Coffee Hour” held Friday from noon util 3 in the beautifully appointed and decorated home of a local Silhouette, Mrs. Ruby Rankin, 528 Udell street. Guests were greeted by the hostess, then ushered into the dining room to be served by the local president, Mrs. Grace Bryant, assisted by Mrs. Bessie Simpson.
ote of beauty were three very
Lovely to look at were some very ; , d "* o unusliallv large ferns facing three beautiful cards which came from j of tbe Eastside Better Business and , vv i n ,|l nvs 0 f dminff room
young ladies and men in the Far i Civic League next Monday night
East. Lillion Davenport, known to ^ a * 7:4o.
the eastside as “Didy,” a pal of my l Toe pi-esident, your scribe, will
deceased daughter, for ten years or more has continued to send cards. Then there is Mrs. Emma Cearly, who married and went to West Virginia, the Roberteses in California,
M. Bell in East St. Louis, and | meeting,
many I don’t have space to mention. Knowing they take time out to send greetings makes me feel very proud of these youngsters.
present the year’s program, and a complete report of all money from all sources will be given. Dr. L. B. Meriwether and Rev. J. T. Johnson are expected to be present at the
Mrs. Rankin was chairman of this affair, and she was assisted by Mesrames Bessie Simpson, Mercy Smith, Alberta Armstrong and
Norma Taylor.
eggnog sip at the Omega House for the visiting women. Officers of the lotal Silhouettes are Mesdames Grace Bryant, president; Hortense Shelton, vice-presi-dent; Osma Spurlock, secretary; Laura Lyons, corresponding secretary; and Catherine Bean, trea-
surer.
Various committee chairmen were Mesdames Lois Southern, program; Hazel King, date; Flora Miller, hospitality; Hortense Shelton, housing; Sue Artis, registration; Margaret Mackey, photography; Eula Fountroy, publicity, assisted by Catherine Bean, Osma Spurlock, and Inez Gibson.
Local Girl Wed To Muncie Man Mrs. Ada F. Anderson has an-.
C^hattina with the
By, ELSA JACKSON
Starling W. James, president of the. Federation of Associated Clubs, Inc., takes opportunity to say to each ,of the many affiliated members that the organization has accepted for itself the challenge to first-class citizenship. “Jobs and job opportunities will be better than ever, thereby making our economic status higher and higher,” he says.
“With your prayers, the help of
God, and your continued support and cooperation, we can look forward to a brighter future. For fourteen years I have been chosen by you to lead the group, and your confidence in my sincerity will not be broken. In 1952, FAC principles and policies will become more and more important to us all.”
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The deepest sympathy of the FAC is extended to Mrs. Wilma Suter, who buried her husband this week, and also to the family of Ronald Fields, one of the first of the Junior FAC members.
i HOSPITAL HISTOLOGIST: Miss izola K. Simmona, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Simmons, 2303 Columbia avenue, is histologist at the second largest hospital in New York City, Metropolitan Welfare Island. For
the past two years, she was head. , . . of. the clinical pathology laboratory . ^ ea £ s open house was sue- j at^the hospital, an her promotion to ! cessful, with more Uian 300 persons i hi S to,o Kist can,,, ^ont six — j th^du^homej^ween Miss Simmons received her B. S. ! almost 100 per cent. All visitors
Thanks to the energv of Mrs. Frances Howard and her public-
committee.
relations
New
monthly, the first issue to be off the press for the regular meeting on January 11. Subsequent issues will be out for the first of each month. D. W. D. . Hector, business manager, and Starling W. James are working with the committee to insure the readers that each FAC monthly will really be something to look forward to.
ago.
nounced the marriage of her daugh- ! deKree from Wilberforce Univer- we, . e ^ uests . of committee, ter, Theresa M., to Abel Ransaw, sit ^ after winning a four-year ^ d FAG hosp,tallt >'
Muncie, which took place in Detroit in the parsonage of Bethel AME Church on December .23. Dr. John A. Alexander, former pastor of Bethel AME Church of this city, j read the ceremony, and Mrs. Alex-
ander played bridal airs.
scholarship from the Women’s Missionary Society of the AME Church. On a shcolarsjjip from the same organizatiorv'TlTe worked on a master’s degree at Cornell L T niversity, earning the master of arts degree later at Columbia Univer-
The third and last affair was the I The bride was given in marriage j s jty, where she is now working tobanquet given simultaneously with ! by Cecil L. Jones, while Mrs, Ada i ward a.Ph. D. She is a member of
for the first time.
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Also highly successful was the formal dance sponsored by the FAC hostesses for servicemen." Many young men expressed a desire to come again. The young people enjoyed an evening of wholesome rec-
reation.
While the old year was going out ! and the new year entering, my | daughter Ann and I were at the
Hayes, 1240 Broadway, who at-
tended Fisk university and tells me . ,
she has a daughter, Estella, attend- ! chui £ h h T °T of D m >-™ oth **' s ’ (j u reat f ing Tech high school and active as S t . Luke Baptist Church, of
choir member at the
which Rev. A. M. Hughes is pastor. Rev. John Crook assisted Rev.
I couldn’t stop talking about the ? u *J? eR \ n f the wonderful watch church without mentioning the noting. My mother and I attended
a junior
church.
watch meetings at New Bethel and St. Luke alternately during her
ng
faithful clerk, Mrs. Birdie Jasper,
who has serveJ'many years, made ! . . L,uk many sacrific^fe, \nd is still hold- j hfctime -
Rev. Venerable’s closing remarks ! .. Rev - Hughes aske<9 the congregawere, “let us ask God to walk with ! to T ra - V three times a day in us in 1952, and thank Him for His i 1 A 9 ° 2 and the difference it makes goodness.” Among old faces there were Mrs. ♦ * * | Ethel Hamel, Etta Kroontz, the In our mail bag comes news of ! Booke ’ s , and man F mc, e names I
activities in Irvington, which is: cann °t recall.
the brothers’ banquet and Flanner House on Friday night from 6 to Iff. The tables -were resplendent «with beautiful flowers, compliments of the Alpha Wives. Souvenirs at each place. During the
A. Jones was matron of honor. The Zeta Phi Beta sorority,
bridal group were accompanied to
Detroit by Mrs. Anderson. The bride, a graduate of Mt,
ernon high school, attended Purdue University, Indiana State
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The news of the passing of Mrs. | ' Lillian Morris LcMon, another one ' ft of my great supporters years back, i makes me recall the wonderful woman who, although feeble, attended the last program given at New Bethel Baptist Church with | your scribe in charge—the installa1 tion of Dr. J. C. Clark. It was on i business and professional night, j and she gave very encouraging re-
! marks to the pastor.
j Mrs. LeMon, a founder of theiD^^^I /'“'L.U j Indiana and National Associations j |3 T0Q K.TQS I V-.IUD I of Negro Musicians, will not only i i i , v/i be missed in our city, but through- (^6101X0105 AlTIQS
! out the country. She has made a ! great contribution to Indianapolis.
I A real jewel has passed.
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CONTEST WINNER: Miss Jo Ann Lewis was winner of the baby contest sponsored recently by the Prosperous Twelve Savings club. Runners-up were Henry C. Fanroy and James L. Galbreath. Mrs. Ruth Hayes was chairman of the contest.
Funeral services for Robert
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Members of the Jolly Ten Breakfast club enjoyed several gala parties during the holiday season. Among them a birthday Christmas party given by Mrs. Agnes Montgomery. A social evening was spent, and Mrs.. Montgomery re-
ceived many presents.
On the day after Christmas, Mrs. Carrie Scott entertained, serving cake and w-ine, and Mrs. Marion Gilliam served fruit cake and punch on the following Thursday. The club dinner will be bed on
January 19.
Andrene Beauty Salon 321 BLAKE ST. PL. 5846 OPERATORS Maggie King Hazel Douglas Lois PoAer ANNA ANDREWS, Prop.
serving of a delicious three-course | Teachers College, and is now emdinner, a floor show was presented I ployed in the office of Bethel AME by six pupils of Mrs. Billie Doug-1 Church here. Mr. Ransaw, has been lass, dancing instructor. connected with the insurance busi-
Mrs. Doris Russell, chairman, was assisted by -Mesdames Marie Watkins, Margaret Compton, and
Vernoca Ferguson. ! Company. On Saturday from 4 to (>, the I The couple
Omega Wives entertained with an city T .
Patsifi Thomas Honors Members
Mrs. Ann Kennerly, chairman of the educational committee, has extended an invitation to the general public to attend the pitch-in lunchi eon Saturday. The committee will : present three exchange teachers ifrom England who will tell of
Mrs. Patsie Thomas entertained I placesnot to be missed when the on New Year’s Eve in the gym- fdueatmnal tourists go. to Europe
ness for over 35 years, is now dis-; nasium of First Baptist Church,! ln ^ ^
trict manager of the Muncie dis- i North Indianapolis, with an ap- I
trict of the Mammoth Insurance; preciation dinner in honor of mem- | Apologies for the personal refer-
! hers of the Metoka and Galeda class ! ences, but the wedding last Sunday
will reside in this j of the church, which she has taught of Miss Crystal Leora Ballard and
j for the past 27 > r ears. The class ! my son, Joseph H. Jackson, Jr..
i has a membership of 53. ! was really beautiful. Just picture
Special games were conducted by : pretty girls and a wedding cereMrs. Carlenea Williams, educa- ! mon.v with Rev. David Venerable tional director at the church, after | officiating, and you know what I
| which fnore than 35 people retired j mean,
to the dining rom, which was deco- * * * rated with beautiful flowers and ; The FAC ca binet win gather in
flowers and
j Christmas greenery.
The class presented a token of love to Mrs. Thomas, a conductor in the National Sunday School Congress of the Metoka anil Galeda. Roosevelt Harris is president of the class, and Mrs. Rose Mitchell
the club home Monday night for a holiday party. Gifts will be exchanged, and secret pals will be re-
veaed.
* * * The Golden Circle Girls chib’s
YOUNG SOPRANO: Pretty Adele Addison is a young soprano who may find the coming year her big one in music. She’ will make her Town Hall debut in New York on January 17/ accompanied by Paul Ulanowsky at the piano. She las made three solo appearances in one season with the famed Boston symphony orchestra. (ANP.J
insist on the genuine
. a b v ! Christmas party will be held in ki K I the home of tfie past president,
i pastor of the church
Honors Aunt On Birthday
Mrs. Nathan Coleman, 1133 South Kenwood avenue, entertained on New Year’s Day with a birthday party in honor of her aunt, Mrs. Louise Smith, who celebrated her SGth birthday. Many friends and relatives came to help her celebrate and shower her with lovely gifts. Among guests were a great niece, Miss Shirley Garrett, Cleveland; Messrs, and Mesdames Dan Evans, William Marks, and Joseph Miller, R^v. and Mrs. Willis Cobbs, Mesdames Bettie Finney, Lena Barnett, Frances Matthews, and Gladys Lewis and daughter, Iris, the Misses Cozie Mae Taylor and Judy Ann Pattison, and Messrs. Robert Bowman and James Coleman. .
Miss Hattie Thomas, 144 West 29th (street, Friday night. Guests have '■ been invited. Secret pals will be ; revealed, gifts will be exchanged, and there will be plenty of food
and refreshments.
The club will meet in rhe home of Mrs. Cora Smith, 1243 West 25th street, for its next session. Several club members are officers of the Pride of the West Chapter No. 45, QES. They include Mesdames Freddie Douglass, worthy matron; Mattie Lee Smith, associate matron; Helen Perkins, conductress; Fannie Hyde, financial secretary; and Clo Woolridge, assistant or-
ganist.
* s £ The press and publicity committee has made plans to edit an FAC
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POPULARITY CONTEST WINNER: Mrs. Jennie Taylor, president of the Woman’s Auxiliary to the Tillman Harpole Post 249, American Legion, presents a bouquet of flowers to Mrs. Gaurlan L. Jefferson, winner over six contestants in raising funds during a recent popularity contest and tea. Funds raised will be used to aid disabled veterans and children. Mrs. Jefferson is first vicepresident of the unit and membership chairman.. General chairman of the affair was Mrs. Clara Jones, and Mrs Alberta Vaughn was program chairman
Oliver Kings Fete Son At Breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Oliver King, 2759 Columbia avenue, entertained at breakfast Firday morning honoring their son, Pvt. Bennie King, in from Camp Breckenridge. Ky. Guests included Pvts. Robert W. Garten and Louis Gordon from Ft. Leonard Wood. Mo., and Pvt. Ralph Davenport, who was en route to California to leave for Korea. F^vt. King left Wednesday to return to camp after spending the holidays with his parents
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