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Page AS-The Chronicle, Thursday, November 3, 1983 Pearson Celebrates Her 99th Birthday Mrs. Mary B. Pearson celebrated her birthday on Friday, Oct. 28, at her home with her daughter Mrs. Mary P. Brice and her grandson Garland and his wife Pricilla. The celebration of Mrs. Pearson’s 99lh birthday began with a 30 minute pro gram conducted by Mrs. Wyvetra Carter. The pro gram started at 11 a.m. with Dr. Warnie C. Hay giving the opening prayer. Deacon James Gilliam read the scripture and gave remarks. The Senior Citizen’s Rhythm Band presented the music under the direction of Baxter Holman. Remarks were made by the president of the band, Mrs. Gladys Gaither, and many of the visiting friends who came to honor Mrs. Pearson. Mrs. Pearson’s oldest daughter, Mrs. Lillie P. Sartor remarked that her inoihcr has been a “dear mother, dear friend and a number one provider.’’ The closing remarks were made by Hay. After the program, refreshments were served to the 75 people in attendance, including Mayor Wayne Corpening. Mrs. Pearson’s grand children from Atlanta arriv ed to enjoy the festivities of their grandmother. During the day the question was asked Mrs. Pearson about her long life. Her reply was, “I have tried to live a Chris tian life, believing in prayer, treating my fellowman right, and rear ing my ten children the best I knew how.’’ Mrs. Pearson, who was very happy throughout the day, kept repeating, “I beleive I’m going to make 100.” Mrs. Pearson’s four sur viving daughters are Mrs. Lille Sartor, Mrs. Hazel Bailey, Evangelist Ruth P. Calhoun and Mrs. Mary Brice. For many years, Mrs. THOMAS L. CLARKE, M.D., P.A. IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ASSOCIATION OF LAWRENCE D. HOPKINS, M.D. FOR THE PRACTICE OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY TWIN CITY MEDICAL BUILDING 501 NORTH CLEVELAND AVENUE WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. 27101 HOURS BY APPOINTMENT TELEPHONE (919)722-9590 Mrs. Mary B. Pearson, seated, celebrated her 99th birthday last Friday. On hand to help her in the celebration were, left to right. Dr. Warnie C. Hay, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church, Mrs. Lillie P. Sartor, Mrs. Pearson’s daughter, and the Rev. L.R. Crawford, pastor of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church (photo by James Parker). Pearson operated the Savoy Sandwich Shop on Eighth Street. She was born in Atlanta, and lived for a while in Columbia, S.C. before moving to Winston- Salem in 1932. Much of her religious life was spent at Mars Hill Bap tist Church and Holy Ghost Miracle Fellowship Center. After the birthday celebra tion, the Rev. Lewis R. Crawford gave the closing remarks with an inspira tional prayer. Mrs. Pearson wishes to thank the many persons for making her 99th birthday a happy one. “Your visits, telephone calls, both from in the city and long distance, and the many cards and gifts, are only a few of the things that I give thanks for,’’ Mrs. Pearson said. A special thanks was given to Mrs. Margaret Gilliam who made and presented to Mrs. Pearson a birthday cake with a golden rocking chair on top. Hostesses for the birth day party were Mrs. Gladys Lowery, Mrs. Aurelia McFadden, Mrs. Pricilla Brice, Mrs. Lillie Sartor and Mrs. Mary Brice. Deltas Set Date For 1 Diamond Jubilee The executive board of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., led by National Presi dent Hortense G. Canady, of Lansing Mich., recently met in Chicago and made plans for its Diamond -lubilee celebration in 1988. Delta staff also reported to the board on the status of plans for the sorority’s 38th national convention to be held in Dallas in August 1985. The new president of the nation’s largest single black women’s organization said she was pleased at the pro gress the board took toward her objectives of utilizing new technology and work ing toward increased reten tion of Delta alumnae members. Mrs. Canady said the Delta Social Action Com mittee chaired by Dr. Ber- nadine Denning, of Detroit, also met last weekend and recommended that the Delta thrust for the next two years be political awareness, education and training. Women will be en couraged to run for political office and to seek political appointments. The board approved the following among many recommendations: •a goal of 60,000 reclaim ed members by the Dia mond Jubilee year and ex tension of membership to until April of the next year. •computerization of the national headquarters in Washington, D.C. and teleconferencing between national and regional of ficers within the next two years. •funds will be sought to create a National Archives area at the national head quarters. •organizing new chapters in Europe using the existing chapter in West Germany as a ba.se, and in the Carib bean as well. “As we move toward our Jubilee, we will stress the theme “Delta is a lifetime commitment,” Canady said. Canady took office at the last Delta convention in Detroit in August, suc ceeding Mrs. Mona H. Bailey, of Seattle. Other new national officers are Dr. Yvonne Kennedy, na tional first vice president, an Alabama state represen tative and president of Bishop State Junior Col lege; Octavia Matthews, se cond vice president and an engineering student at North Carolina State University and Dr. Nancy Randolph, secretary and the special assistant to the President of Harvard University. Canady is the assistant director of student financial services at Lansing Newly installed national officers of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. are, left to right. Dr. Yvonne Kennedy, first vice president; Mrs. Hortense G. Canady, president; Mrs. Delores Sennette, treasurer; Dr. Nancy Ran dolph, secretary and Octavia Matthews, standing, second vice president. Sweaters soft as a cloud are under the stars tonight What do you see when you go out at night? Beautiful sweaters from Rosanna, in silk/nylon/angora/ wool. 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