Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 August 1955 — Page 4

4—The Indianapolis Recorder, Aug. 27,1955

— |v ; v I Young Doctor, Wife Introduced Here

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social icene By RICHARD C HENDERSON

Meeting new people is usually a delightful experience, and when they’re as nice as Dr. and Mrs. Alfonso D. Holliday the pleasure is multiplied. The Hollidays were introduced to a small group of the younger set Saturday night at an infotmal buffet dinner party by Mr. and Mrs. Lionel F. Artis. Here from Gary while he internes at General Hospital, they shared the spotlight with their new daughter, Kathy Ann,, bom June 25. Holliday, a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, graduated from the Indiana University Medical School last June, while Mrs. Holiday is a graduate of Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass., and has topped that academ.c training off with a year of dress designing at the Nvart Academy, Detroit. ''Active Episcopalians, they are attending St. Philip’s Church Church, with guests being Dr. Dawhile here. v 'd Jordan, district superintenEnjoying the dinner (which, be- f. c y- L P ixon ,°^ Simpson Jieve hie. was wonderfully pre- ^^hodwt Church, and Rev. John pared) were Messrs, and Mesdames associate pastor at SimpJatnes Anderson, Reginald A. Du- ?‘ on: Jl ev ' 9.* u ^ ar 5j in " Valle and Rufus Wharton. Mrs. J 1 *™ Memorial Church; Rev. J. C. Gabra Sadik Gashaw. the Misses {* ay !;V Scott Chapel and Rev. J. Martha Cox. ttarriette Wilson and McCoomer, retired. BUckburn * nd James M - Robert L. Brokcnburr was Rev. T”. ' Skelton’s special guest. U.o<^oS U to to .L m ^e of nr Ur S Aft ' r toasti "K the formfr <iisW he B h r SSt to HU tSe trk t , Mrerlntcndent’* health, the kltchett Just in tilri? to sample - euists 11 ileltoous fivesome fabulous steak. Members of J"'"" P"“R ar, , d „ b >’ h l s the loesi chapter of Kappa Alpha dau * htar - M™-.Mane MeFariand. Pit .Werhlty gathered there Sat- , fr( , ,T ” „ t . , } ,r '“ ;n ' asslsted urday night for a session with ls ' J c - the gfand polemarch, C. R. Wil- Mesdames Dona Goodwin and son, of Chicago. Isaac Bacon, Sr., and the Misses A Whole article about his visit Ma^nda Wherry and Zenobia Fishappe&rs elsewhere, so no need to er . w f r . c aos t< >ss es when neighbors go into it here. ai ? d fnends showered Rev. Skelton with cards on his birthday, August Just winding up a week’s visit 12, while Mr. and Mrs. DeWitte with the. Brigges were his sister, Jones sent flowers from their home Mrs. Chris’ina Lewis, and niece, to decorate the house. • •' Mrs. Louise Lee, of Washington, About fifty neighbors and D. C. They were, quite charming, friends shared Rev. Skelton’s cake 4 ^ . snd drank nunch to wish him a Another very nice affair over “happy birthday.” the weekend was the party Friday *t which Mr. and Mrs. Delmore Pictured this week is another Hawkins honored Miss Beulah party from that same weekend. Ford of Chicago, here attending but in a slightly different age the. convention of the National group. Laurence Falwell’s party Alliance of Postal Employees. She was really a super-duper, highway a guest of her sister and bro- lighted as it was by the appearance ther-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Buford of Donald Bruce and WIRE EngiHaael. neer Alvin Wessell, who read and Guests included Mr. and Mrs. transcribed last Sunday’s funnies. Emmett Daigle and Will D. W T il- interviewing each of the boys and Hams, also of Chicago; Messrs, having them participate by singing and Mesdames Buford Hazel, Carl “Happy Birthday, Laurence” and Richardson, Charles D. Walker, “Davy Crockett.” Richard p. Hampton, Wallace Rfcott and Albert Ferguson, Jr., and The broadcast was sponsored by Mrs. Jenkins Bryant. Railroadmen’s, who presented the '. - eight-year-old with a rocket bank. Rev. D. E. Skelton was host at Mrs. Blanche Bryant entertained dinner during the preceding week- the boys with a dramatic story of end to local ministers of Lexing- dear Davy, and the Davy Crockett ton Conference of the Methodist theme was followed in the decora-

tions, along with funnny paper Davy Crockett hats, table decorations. napkins and cake decorations making a real frontiersman atmosphere. Wonder what mode them think of Davy Crockett? Mrs. J. Vivian Stewart causes mild envy with her card, which pictures the D. L. Lewis Motel near Idlewild. She agrees with

WELL, COME ON IN!: Mr. ond Mrs. Lionel F. Artis (center) extended a hearty welcome to Dr. and Mrs. Alfonso D. Holliday, newcomers here from Gary, as a gesture typical of the hospitality the young couple can expect while he does a year's interneship at General Hospital. (Recorder Photography by JAMES CUMMINGS)

Wm. F. Sweatts Feted' by Church Rev. and Mrs. William F. Sweatt were feted by the Pastor’s Aid club of Metropolitan Baptist Church, of which he is pastor, at a beautifully arranged lawn party at their home recently, attended by about a hundred guests and members of the church. William High, deacon at the church, was general chairman, with Mrs. Willa Johnson as program chairman. Other workers were Mrs. Beulah Williams, secretary; William Thompson, treasurer; Mrs. Tisha Brandon, favors; Mrs. Nora Payne, reception; Mrs. Minnie Greene, gift box; Hansel Gupton, decorations, and Charles Walker, escort chairman. • Mrs. Viiola Ganns is president of Mrs. Viola Ganns is president of

Jackie Morelands Return to Home Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Moreland and family have returned to Omaha after a ten-day visit here with his brother, George W. Moreland, 3147 North Califorria Street, local real estate broker, and his sister. Mrs. Sedalia Overton, 1261 West 33rd Street. Five generations of the family motored to Clarksville, Tenn., to visit their grandmother! who Js 95 years of age, and the Morelands flew to Chicago to visit Mrs. George Moreland’s sister, returning in a new Ford. The Morelands and their sister are children of Mrs. Xenia Lucas, 1026 Fayette Street. ' .

Mrs. Daniel Heeter Flies to California >.. i Mrs. Daniel Heeter and children, Penny, Betty and Daniel, Jr. flew to Oakland, Calif., to spend th< month with her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eversor McMillan. They also motored to Los Angeles for a few days, taking in s special vist to Disneyland for the children. They plan to return to the city luring the early part of next week.

ALFRED GRAYS SERVE EIGHTEEN AT DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Gray, 966 Roache street, entertained eighteen guests at dinner last Sunday at their home. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Bell of South Boston. Va., and Mrs. Estella Moore, Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Moore is a former sehoo 1 teacher, and Mr. and Mrs. Bell arc teachers at South Boston.

everyone else that it is really vacation land. Was pleased this week to learn that George E. Taylor, Sr., is improving nicely at his home on Thompson road after having been seriously ill. Keep the good work up;’Sir/ ' '' Ramona Bryant To Be Bride

A LITTLE EARLY: It was a little early for the celebration of Laurence Elliott Falwell's birthday is August 18) while visiting his youngsters had fun just the same. Laurence,son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Falwell, St. Louis, had the pre-occasion party (his birthday is August 18. while visiting his

grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Battles, 2815 Boulevard place. Enjoying the party were Donald Curtis Anderson, Freeman Foley, John Gentry, Jr.; Lee Mtartin, Jr.; Paul Parks, Jr., Boston; Clem Paul Randolph, Tony Stovall, Isaak and Matthew V/otson and Roger Woodard.

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My Dear Richard:

Now that vacation periods are mostly over and the humidity le'ts us feel human, we thought it would be nice to let you in on a few weekend happenings, the most important being the annual summer tea sponsored by the Northside Spiritual Singers. We were invited as patron of the president, Mrs.

Lottie McNary.

But before getting to that, we’d .. . , like to mention the week’s visit of Shiloh, with director and all. Arthur C. Earl of Chicago, with Ja mes Smith is the youthful dihis sisters, Mrs. Virginial Bowles re ctor, and he has professional and Miss Bessie Earl, at the form- Promise under the direction of er’s apartment. Virginia and Mrs. G J ad y s Pointer, pianist for the Costella McCray had visited Arth- c ‘borus and junior choir. ir in Chicago the wook before, ^j rs Catherine Davis is superinand he accompanied them here. tendent of the Sunday school of Haven’t had much of a chance Metronolitan Church, which conto hear about the Chicago visit, ducted the fellowship meeting to hut we understand many social raise funds to send a member of courtesies were extended the the Galeda and Metoka Bible Hoosier guests. class to the church coneress. Arthur, slightly indisposed with * * • * one of those summer sniffles, etc., enj’oyed a relaxed week. However, From churcH we journeyed to as always, a few of his closest fbe aforementioned tea at the Mends were on hand to pow-wow home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mcnbout <>Id times, the hot weather Nary. 825 Udell street. It was so and what-have-you. Yours truly, arranged that we could sit on their also indisposed with the sniffles, spacious lawn and enjoy the musiwas not able to enjoy the usual cal and literarv program which in-now-wow, hut we were happy to eluded some of the city’s best talhave seen him and to have had cn L top numerous to mention just him home again in Indianapolis. one without slighting another. He returned to Chicago on The table was appointed with Thursday morning. an exquisite lace cloth, crocheted * * bv Mrs. Theodosia Crenshaw,, who . . , , • , . also made the yellow rose corsages Last Saturday evening here at distinguished the members ^r )rnc ’ °j. e ^ rnany rno ^bers, j n the j r summer f r0 cks. The table Mrs. Sadie E. Lyles was hostess was centered with veilow glads, to a lovely pitch-in lawn Sunper and the effect of gold and £ reen ’ for members of the ^fven Seals was U} . ed j n m i n i a ture paper notes club and their guests. The orgam- as favors napkinSt 1 the zation is a group of missionary wo- mints and the l punch P which was a " d }Y omen . ministers, part tinted green but flush with natur _ of the Lifelmers singing group. a j pineapple flavor—and cold! The back lawn is beautiful for were especially happy to fesuch an occasion, and we certain- new acquaintance with Mrs. Ira ly enjoyed singing fellowship Coleman Taylor, an old friend of songs, talking missionary work our parents from Brazi , who etc., while feasting on plenty of se rved alternately with other hostfried rhicken, greens, tuna salad, e sses baked beans, iced tea and luscious ' , i . , sweet watermellon. , have mentioned the presir-. ,• , tt ss- r>i i : _ » dent, and since it is a singing Evangelist Hattie Clark is P r es- group with many members, we’ll ident, and Mothei Ly s s busi- br j e f it and mention them: ness manager and secretary. Mesdames Hilda Tolbert. Irene Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Sims, Ida Smitherman. Margaret Louis McNary, Mesdames Anna- Lvtle, Katherine Redden, Willa belle Bowman, Samantha Oakley Clavbrooks, Helen Byers, Charlie •*nd son, Duward Stone of the Jer- Bell Nesbit. Evelyn May, Sarah lr-ho Travelers, Maggie Davis and Smith, Louise Alexander, Odella Ella Alexander. Davis, Theodosia Crenshaw, BeThe delightful Saturday evening atrice Heeter, Emma Allen, Ira at home ended up with our sing- Taylor. Mozella Miller, Minnie mg Spirituals and Gospel songs to Reynolds, Hattie Clark, evangelist, f he piano accompaniment of Mr. and Vera Greer, minister. Stone. + Mrs. Mary Fitts is director and pianist, and Mrs. Lytle served as On Sundav afternoon at Metro- master of ceremonies.^ T >olitan Baptist Church, of which Rev. William F. Sweatt is pastor, Now it’s time to ta-ta until perwe enjoyed fellowship services baps nex t week, when we hope to with his congregation augmented vjgj^ another church and take in a bv Rev. Judge I. Saunders, pastor f ew more t eas . Please keep us of Shiloh Baptist Church, and his j n f ormed a s to what is happening Gospel Chorus. 0 n your end. Particularly impressed were we with the sermon. “The Maid Arose For now and always, and Returned Home” by our pastor and the singing of the little juniorg BETTY TAFT

By ELSA JACKSON

Beautiful weather is anticipated eagerly by members and friends of the Colonial Matrons Social and Literary club for the weekend. The popular group plans to entertain a large number of persons with a garden party Saturday at the home of Mrs. Maggie Mae Clark, 2134 Highland place. The

public is invited. Sixteen members of the FAC board of directors were present for the regular hoard meeting last Monday night. Mrs. Frances Howard told of the progress being made in the planning of “The Toast of the Town” ;how, and we were pleased to ’earn of the large number of tables ilready reserved for the FAC Tea to be held October 21 at Northwestern Community Center. The FAC president. Starling W. lames, and Mrs. Lula Hodge, •hairman of the board, explained he aim of officers to encourage affiliated groups to use the club home’s facilities for coming social affairs. The home is presently being redecorated inside and is really showing up beautifully. * * * The FAC has been asked to help residents affected by the present streetcar service in the vicinity of 21st St. from Boulevard place l o Northwestern avenue. Mr. Tames has secured an appointment with M. Smith of the streetcar company for Monday morn- : ng. _ , Mrs. Clo Woolridge told the board that a traffic light is sorely leeded at Northwestern avenue md 29th street. That is a danTeroUs corner to cross—I know. Especially if you are on the east -ide trying to get across to catch i streetcar. * * * The press and publicity committee met at the home of Mr. ’ames last Wednesday night. The 'AC Yearbook goes to the printer his weekend. If there is anything •oil want in or changed, you’d better contact Mr. James. WA.68876, or your reporter, WA. 51118, immediately. And don’t forget to call Mr. lames or Mrs. Rebecca Smith, WA. 6-5141, to make reservations or the bus trip to Cincinnati on ’urday, September 11, for the bodgers and Red Legs doubleheader.

IN HAWAII: Mrs. Jeanetta | Greene and Miss Norma Woods, basileus of Alpha Mu Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa sorority, relaxed in Hawaii on a "post-conven-tion tour" following the AKA boule in San Francisco. Bedecked with leis, they had just landed when snapped by

the photographer.

Mrs. Nora Hector’s yard was very pretty for the annual garden party last Saturday night, sponsored by the Montcalm Juvenile club. The handsome grand prize was won by Mrs. Helen Bradley, 1823 Ralston avenue. 0 * * * The Gay Caballeros are planning to make their annual barn dame bigger and better than ever. Meanwhile, the Golden Circle GirN are looking forward to the opening meeting of the season on Wednesday night, September 14, at the home of the president, Mrss Helen Ann Perkins. She has, incidentally, just returned from a heavenly vacation in Idlewild. * * * * Had a nice card from Mrs. Ethel B. Smith and daughter, Louise, while they w r ere in Nevada. A card from Mrs. Mary Hughes in California says she is having a lovely vacation. She has visited in Hollywood, Mexico and many other places and has also done some deep sea fishing. Isn’t it nice to receive mail from all over the country? * * * Alphonso Gray, Louisville, was recent house guest of Mr. and Mrs. I) W. D. Hector, his uncle and aunt. * * * , I had a very pleasant surprise last week when Mr. and Mrs. William Woolfolk of Louisville, cousins', showed up. They were here for the National Alliance of Postal Employee^ convention, stopping at the Lincoln Hotel. Motoring. they went to Chicago to visit friends and relatives before returning home. '? * * * I ittle Miss Regina Johnson, 851 West 30th street, is on the sick list. * * * Mesdames Ira Moore and Alexander .McDonald and son. Donald, are visiting in Hopkinsville, Ky. * ❖ * Laymen of St. John A ME ! Church will go to South Bend on Saturdav for the State Laymen’s , convention. * * ❖ Mrs. Felton Thomas, 902 West 29th street, is enjoying a lovely vacation in Florida. •+ * * Mrs. Edith Collins Slaughter is ! now enjoying television programs through the generosity of Mrs. Emma McKnight, who surprised . Mrs. Slaughter by taking it to her. with the assistance of Mr. j Hector. j The set was a full gift from Mrs. McKnight, however Mesdames Ada Cheeks and Hassic Pearson, who is away at this writ- ! ing, and your reporter are solicitI ir.g funds to reimburse her. * * 9 Mrs. Eva Mays, 2422 North j Kenwood avenue, recently return- ; n d from an extended vacation in California, visiting William H. ! Jones at Pasadena. Mrs. Mays took motor trips to Las Vegas, Ti- : '•ea Path. Yosemite National Park, San Diego, Tiaj’uana, Mexico and : several other places. Mrs. Mays says California is fabulous, and that she enjoyed everything she saw. She was en- ; t*?rtained by Mesdames Ruth A. Brown and Jinx Fisher at Pasadena. by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sims I in Los Angeles and by Sgt. Norman Wallace and family at Fort McArthur.

Dr. Roscoe R. Polin Re-Elected To Head National Musicians Dr. Roscoe R. Polin. prominent iocal musician and public school teacher, was re-elected president of the National Association of Negro Musicians during its 36th annual sessions in Chicago last week.

Another local musician, Mrs. Teresa Saunders, was elected third vice-president, while Mrs. Sadie Hardimart of this city was cited for her outstanding contribution to the advancement of musical culture. David Hardiman was elected second vice-president of the youth division. Dr. Polin and his mother, Mrs. Edna Polin, led a large delegation from Indianapolis which included many visitors as well as official representatives. The Dett Choral club sent as delegates Josiah Person , and Wilbert Johnson, while representing the Indianapolis Music Promoters were the president, Mrs. Helen Laster, Mrs. Eva Turner and Mrs. Saunders. Clara Mae Gaston To Be Sept. Bride Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Gaston, 734 West 24th street, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Clara Mae, to Sidney Franklin. The double .ring ceremony will be performed Sunday morning, September 4, at First Baptist Church, North Indianapolis, by the pastor, Rev. F. F. Young. Mrs. Mattie McKinney will give a shower for Miss Gaston at her home, 523 Myrtis street, next Wednesday night.

Mrs. Louise Beano,;Elyria. O.. is house guest of Mbs. Frankie Dawson this week while a delegate at the convention of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World at Christ Temple.

Mrs. Hardiman, as sponsor of the Tempi Music club, was a delegate, along with Hardiman, Julia Hudson and Beverly McFarland. Clinics were conducted by many nationally-known leaders, and outstanding talent from every section of the country appeared on the various programs.

IN FINAL PLAY: William Tregoe co-stars with Carol Stone, popular Broadway actress, in the final work of the summer season "The Fourposter," one of Broadway's top dramatic hits, at the Avondale Playhouse, 5801 Millersville rood, for six nights beginning Tuesday, August 30.