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 I ' Pal l-laircl/Mi fSa.Mrt.n-it i<? A .? ' ? -- ? - - ? * - ^?ITvTTTTTCTcTTTC CdllUILMlL RTI CU11III N commissioner; and Clarence Nottingham, local artist, and his wife, Elsie. Winston-Salem State University head basketball Coach Clarence "Bighouse" Gaines presented the Male and 1984 Pe< rs 1983 winners 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 unknown. * ? -Clifton Grave< 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. c "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. >ple * % a . >/. . ' N- v. ^-' ^Tv ^ I , ^ ^ - Y^K' - The Healing Force, Gail and Joseph Anderson, i Chronicle's First Annual Awards Luncheon at th< \ . < cd before me, and I am accepting this award on behalf of r those known and unkown," Graves said. 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 m ^ B Bfl ^^K JfB 11 ^^r *^BL ' Jj^f f ~ ^k ^HB^J^^B k plaque for dedicated service. it y iS a *KjS^^M8S9kSI? :: ^r^ia?? r- Shirley Eaton d >t The Guild, on behalf of who desire more informan the Urban League, is tion on the fund drive or g soliciting the financial sup- Guild membership should F- port of all citizens in the contact the Winston-Salem >r community. Contributions Urban League office at are tax deductible. Persons 725-5614. r 4 r H? warm i ?n sing "If You Can Believe** at the Winston-Salem e Hyatt Hotel (photo by James Parker). 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 A olaaue for dedicated a??ef tr? rh#? anvilioro r , ? >#??< ?v iiiv uuainui j , saiu 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 WJl 1 1 v-\ o rtn " ? " ? *1 v * 1 * '",t* * tt..? w vu vaui(jus ai iu juin wun mc rN/\/\v^K lO 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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