Page A6-The Chronicle, Thursday, February 23,
Close-Up
Luncheon hono
By AUDREY WILLIAMS
Chronicle Staff Writer
Going a step further than the full-page features accorded
to the recipients of the Winston-Salem Chronicle's
Man and Woman and Male and Female Athlete of the
Year, the award-winning weekly recentl> honored 1983's
winners at its First Annual Awards Luncheon at the
Hvatt Hotel.
This year's Man and Woman of the Year, Clifton
Graves and Norma Tanner Smith, and the 1983 Male and
Female Athlete of the Year, Robert Hill and Jenee Cioss,
weren't the onl> subjects of the luncheon. Last year's
Man and Woman of the Year, Aldermen Larry Little and
Virginia Newell, were given 14-carat gold medallions
presented by Executive Editor Allen Johnson.
Publisher Ernest H. Pitt told the estimated 90 guests
that, "This is our appreciation to the people who have
done more than their share to make this community a
better place to live in."
The publisher also reflected on-Ohe-^weeklyVmeager
beginnings, and noted that the Chronicle has endured
both bad and good times in its 10 years of existence.
Bringing greetings from the city of Winston-Salem,
Mayor Wayne Corpening said to the honorees, which
also included Budweiser Salutes and Pepsi Prep Athletes
recipients: "Being around winners makes me feel good.
It's great to be winners, and with your spirit, WinstonSalem
will remain the great city it is today."
Of the many notable Winston-Salem citizens attending
the luncheon were aldermen Lynne Harpe and Martha
Wood; school board member Beaufort Bailey; Richard
Glover, director of the Patterson Avenue YMCA; Louise
Wilson, executive director of Experiment in Self-Reliance
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commissioner; and Clarence Nottingham, local artist,
and his wife, Elsie.
Winston-Salem State University head basketball Coach
Clarence "Bighouse" Gaines presented the Male and
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Female Athlete of the Year awards.
"These youngsters have made outstanding contributions
to our community," he said. "Robert Hill is in a
dilemma because he's an outstanding athlete in thiet
sports. Along with that dilemma, he's graduating from
high schoot with a 3.2 grade point average and 1 iusi
think we need to congratulate this young man."
In presenting the Female Athlete of the Year award tc
Cross, Gaines noted that due to federal legislation, more
and more females are coming on the scene as top competitors
in high school athletics and in Cross's sport ol
tennis.
Upon accepting the Woman of the Year award from Al
Harrington of the Hanes Group, Smith remembered
those who extended a helping hand when she was
"My life is just a continuation of the folk whe
struggled before me, and I am accepting thh
award on behalf of those known and anc
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organizing the Neighborhood Justice Center, a non
profit organization to settle minor personal disputes.
"I am deeply honored," she said, "and Virginia
Newell and Louise Wilson are the two ladies I must than!
for helping me organize the Neighborhood Justice Centei
and making it a success."
Graves, who was accompanied by members of hi:
family that included his wife, daughter, mother anc
grandmother, didn't hold his award for long. As soon a:
he stepped from the podium, his mother was there tc
receive it.
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"There is no greater honor," he said, "than to b<
honored by your own for doing what you ought to be do
ing anyhow.
"My life is just a continuation of the folk who struggl
Mrs. Frazler was presented i
New course charted
After an extended period Guild representatives, ider
of reorganizallaa^-. the--tifies. the cooperative role c
Winston-Salem Urban "volunteers" and staff a
! League has developed a new being a key factor in sue
agenda~tfcrgeted to assuring. cessfully fulfilling the Ui
j the success of a major ex- ban League's commitmer
pansion program of its to function as a communit
parent body, the Winston- resource center.
I Salem Urban League. "This is a tremendoc
"We are sincerely ap- undertaking," Eaton saic
preciative for the patience "but we must accept th
and ongoing support from challenge. We invite any ir
our members and friends in terested person who desire
the community," says to contribute to providing
Guild president, Mrs. better quality of life i
Shirley Eaton. The Winston-Salem to join us.
organization, perhaps most Membership enrollmer
recognized Dy its sponsor- is ongoing throughout th
ship of the Ebony Fashion year at a cost of $10 annua
Fair each year, is promoting ly.
a major campaign to re- The local affiliate, unde
activate former members as the leadership of Presider
well as attract new ones. Thomas Elijah, recentl
Mrs. Eaton said that it is launched a $550v00
imperative that the Guild be "Challenge to Achiev
prepared to assume the in- Campaign" top renovate a
creased responsibilities of existing structure at the noi
volunters participation as it thwest corner of Fifth an
relates to the goals and Trade streets. The large
strategies set forth in the facility will house a
Urban League's long-range employment and trainin
plan. cAter, administrative o1
The plan, developed by fices and meeting space fc
board members, staff and community organizations.
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R.J. Reynolds Vice President Marshall Bass presided
> at the luncheon. In closing, he remembered his doubts
i about the motive of Pitt's ambition to begin a weekly
i here.'
> "When Ernie told me he wanted to start a newspaper
here because he felt it was right here," said Bass, "I
? didn't pay it much attention at first.
"But now we all have seen Ernie and his product
grow," he said, "and he represents our community well
and we ah today want to say, 'Thank you for all that
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you've done for this community.'"
Pitt and his wife, Elaine, who serves as the paper's office
manager, received a standing ovation.
Others participating in the awards luncheon were the
Rev. Carlton A. G. Eversley, pastor of Dellabrook
^Pflsbyterian Church, who gave the invocation and the
benediction, and Joseph and Gail Anderson of the Healing
Force provided musical entertainment.
Fred Craig, general manager of R.H. Barringer
Distributing Co., and Jay Sizemore extended their appreciation
to last yeat's Budweiser Salutes and Pepsi Prep
Athletes.
Social Notes . '
Frazier honored
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and untiring service to the the organization's
Ralph R. Morgan No. 220 members. Frazier recently
American Legion Auxiliary sold $177 worth of fruitwas
recently presented to cakes for the auxiliary, of
Mrs. Mary Frazier. Mrs. which she is member.
Martha Gillis, the Also participating in the
auxiliary's president, award presentation were
presented the award. " George Grady Jr., past
Though Frazier has been commander;. Mrs. Doris
ill and confined to a Noble, 2nd vice president;
wheelchair for the last six and Mrs. Alice James,
years, she has proved an chaplain.
Health Fair scheduled
On Feb. 23 and 24, a Men, women and
Community Health Mobile children are encouraged to
will be in Winston-Salem. take advantage of the
The free multi-purpose screening process, which
health screening service will normally takes 10 minutes
be sponsored jointly by to complete.
Anheuser-Busch Inc. and In 1981, Anheuser-Busch
the NAACP. The mobile made the corporate decision
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Winston-Salem State provide the cojnmunity
University on Thursday, health service on a national
and Friday it will be at East basis so that ongoing health
Winston Shopping Center, concerns could be addressIn
addition to health, ed in a personal?nqn- ?*?
screening and consulta- threatening way.
tions, the mobile unit is also Said Clayton Henry,
equipped witjh video presen- Budweiser Brand Manager
tations and literature to of R.H. Barringer
enable everyone who visits Distributing Co., "The
the opportunity to be better Community Health Mobile
informed on health con- is our way of adding
cerns. Standard tests in- visibility to crucial health
elude those for hyperten- care concerns by bringing
sion, glaucoma, diabetes the service directly to the
and sickle cell anemia trait, people."
Sorority celebrates
The Beta Alpha Chapter with one of Paul Lawrence
of the lota Lambda Sorori- Dunbar's poems, "Liza
ty Inc. observed Black Liza," recited by Mary McHistory
Month at the Delta Curry and dramatized by
House on Feb. 11. Arrie Wright and Flora
The program consisted of Alexander, all chapter
a black history quiz. Some members. The program
of the characters in the quiz ended with the singing of
are sorors of the local 44Lift Ev'ry Voice and
chapter, and they include Sing," the Negro national
Ruth Medlock, chapter anthem^
president; Virginia Wright, The Black History Month
the sorority's Southern Committee consists of
regional journalist; and Alexander, Wright, Clara
Thelma Small, national Douglas and Sarah
dean of pledgees. Ephraim. Alexander is the
The sorors were favored chairperson.
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