Page A6-The Chronicle, Tfujhsday, July 26, 1984
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Black family tas
By AUDREY L. WILLIAMS
Chronicle Staff Writer
To Marcella Oglesby, a dream she's had since
graduate school is worth turning into reality.
Oglesby, a wife and the mother of two daughters,
resigned from her position as adult director at Forsyth
Mental Health Center last summer to take a
break and to devote more time working with the
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Oglesby and 12 other members from various professions
formed the organization two years ago in
an attempt to set up a community agency to address
the needs and problems of the black family.
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On Saturday, Aug. 11, Oglesby and other
qualified spokespersons for the black family will
meet to discuss black family topics at the second annual
Conference on Families from 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. at Kimberly Park Elementary School on Old
Cherry Street. T
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Oglesby says she wants the the organization eventually
to offer around-the-clock service to families
in the city and county, and not just black families.
The organization now operates from Oglesby's
home on Forest Hill Drive.
"I feel that there needs to be a more comprehensive
program based in neighborhoods all under the
same umbrella," she says, "or in the same building.
"There needMo be.a clearinghouse where people
aren't shifted all over the city from social worker to
psychiatrist," says Oglesby. "That causes frustration."
Social Notes
Mrs. Sloan hono
Mrs. Mamie L. Sloan was
recently honored at a surprise
retirement party given by her
children, Sharon S. Shuford,
Diane S. Hadley, Betty S. Wilson
and Booker T. Sloan Sr. at the
Holiday Inn North.
Escorted in the ballroom by
her son, Mrs. Sloan was serenaded
by the Rev. John Heath, who
sang "You Are So Beautiful.*' v
Afterwards, Mrs. Carolyn 1
Turner started the program, with
Mrs. Sloan's grandaughter,
Tracie Hadley delivering the
welcome address. Wayne
Shuford Jr., Rashan Shuford and
LaRon Wilson, all grandchildren
of Mrs. Sloan, recited poetry to
her.
Words of inspiration and
prayer were given by the Rev. w
J.O. Williams and Elder C.C.
Roses were presented to Mrs.
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jiuau, wniic i unya turner sang,
"You Light Up My Light." The
history was given by her son-inlaw
Frank Wilson. Remarks from Mamie L. SI
Mrs. Sloan's job, Piedmont honored with
Airlines, were made by Pearl children, left
Cook.
Sandra Gray was the fashion Alice Cameron,
show commentator. Models were Tracie Hadley,
Eaton, 15, HHH
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Rotunda L. Eaton, 15, I
daughter of Mrs. P. Eaton
Winston-Salem, has been selected |
tor competition in the 1984
Modern Miss State Finals to be
held at the Sheraton Center
Charlotte at 8 p.m. Aug. 18.
Modern Miss is selected from
outstanding young women all I
over the state to participate in the I
activities. The program is design- I I
ed to recognize young women
13-18, who excel in scholastic Rotund
achievement and rr?mmnr?it*7 ii-i_
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volvement. Contestants are judg- iSOt*Ot*lt
ed on poise, personality, groom- *
ing and a speech or talent presen- The Beta A1
tation, as well as scholastic and Iota Phi Lambd;
civic achievements. Contestants ed new officer
must have a C average or better 1984-85, Saturdi
and at least 10 documented hours home of Thelrm
of volunteer service. New officers
Eaton is a student at East For- Mrs. Alice Carti
syth High School. Her activities dent, Mrs. Err
include dancing, skating, soft- second vice j
ball, swimming and listening to Margaret Matt
music. secretary, Mrs. I
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Such a family resource center for counseling lowto
high-income, black and white, single- and twoparent
families is only a dream to Oglesby right
now, but she says she hopes to have a proposal
outlined by September for such a service.
Youths communicating with parents, discussing
sex with youth, substance and drug abuse among
teens, interpersonal relationships, psycho-historical
perspectives of the African-American family and
othe#^ relat^d-^ep.ic?-MiiU^b ^ddress^d-by-workshop
pitt-tietpuHis; Rap sessions avill give parents and
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with several local agencies concerning available services
and how to use them.
Some of the spokespersons participating in the
"There needs to be a clearinghouse where
people aren V shifted all over the city from
social worker to psychiatrist. That causes
frustration."
? Marcel la Ogles by
conference include Dr. Lawrence E. Gary, director
of the Urban Institute in Washington, who has written
several books on black families; Winston-Salem
child psychologists Rhonda Covington and Debra
Winfrey; representatives from several local acencie*
and Ben Ruffin, special assistant to Gov. Jim Hunt.
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The only funding the young organization has
received is a one-time grant from the Z. Smith
Reynolds Foundation. Additional support has been
pledged by the Baptist Ministers' Conference And
?<red at surprise retin
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oan, center, was recently Sharon S. Sti
a retirement dinner by her and Booker 1
to right, Diane S. Hadley,
Sheila Brewton, Darlene Gray, Dale Fears, Linda
Debra Williams, Payne and Isoline Timmons.
HHHj Barr family hos
" ' "r,mg rmrrr pfiwrtrwaHcytwgr
held a gathering^ her home in
Chadbourn, July
Family members attending
were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Barr of
Winston-Salem, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Barr of Colorado SprB
ings, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Covel
Dewitt and Mr. and Mrs. Willie
| Swaneton of Chadbourn. Also
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? Story incorrect
In the July 21 edition of the
Chronicle, it was incorrectly
la Eaton stated that Mrs. Margaret Ware
y installs officers
Dha Chanter of assistant remrrTin o cprra r\i
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a Sorority install- Mrs. Ethel Brim; corresponding
s for the year secretary, Mrs. Tressie Ellis;
iy, July 21, at the financial secretary, Mrs. Harriet
i Smalls. Tobe; treasurer, Mrs. Mary
are president Mason; dean of pledges, Mrs.
sr, 1st vice presi- Ericsteen Lash and chaplain,
lestine Cathcart; Mrs. Mary McCurry.
^resident, Mrs. After the installation
hews; recording ceremony, a picnic was held at
Evelyn McDuffie; Mrs. Smalls home.
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Members of the Black Family Task Force
Johnetta Huntley, Camllle Allen, Florence
Corpening, Wllllard Coker, Marcella
Associates and the Greater Winston Kiwanis Club.
"We want people to know that there arp snln
tions to drug addiction, teen-age pregnancies, coping
with single parenting and learning to communicate
with your child," Oglesby says. "We're a
professional volunteer group sensitive to the needs
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tuford, Sloan, Betty A. Wilson
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Heath sang two more selec- Pjn* at the Fo
tions to conclude the program. 728lEast28th !
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michael of Baynton Beach, Fla., ScllOdlMarchi
Mrs. Doris Lewis, Mrs. Euthia wjt. 6
Harris and Floyd Wayne Dewitt,
all of Albany, N.Y.
A total of 20 grandchildren, 15
great grandchildren and 13 great- wSB have a tw<
great granchildren attended the j droom.
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and her children Bob and Ruby ?
attended the 30th wedding an- tion record cle
niversary of Mr. and Mrs. |Jj?on ofgood t<
Charlie Hill. Mrs. Ware, her son ai:$24-7025*
Bob, and Ruby and Aulin Moyer,
all of Reidsville attended the an- ...... Crisis Cont
niversary reception. jyorBBK018
The Chronicle regrets the er- *^itcrested pen
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Oglesby and Wanda Montgomery will sponsor
their second Black Family Conference .
(photo by James Parker).
of the black family."
For registration information about the Black
Family Task Force's upcoming workshop, contact
Shelly Banks at 768-8676 or write The Black Family
Task Force, P.O. Box 2231, Winston-Salem, N.C.
27102. *
Vrts Summer in the Park Festival will feature MatHx l
Healing Force from 6:30*8:30 p.m. at Covington j:
SATURDAY, JULY 2$ |
High School Class of 1955 will have its reunior
m. at the Holiday Inn North. For more information
ice at 721*1688, Louis Hines at 767-9430 or Jose^tf'
dians football team will conduct its final youth footom
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the 14th Street Recreation
ys and girts ages 8 through 13 are invited. A $5 fee
d for physical exams. Parents are urged to accom*
iiiu uimg icnooi cenmcates ana report am For
ten cal|p''ttWfSffd
'Yellow Jackets" round-up committee will meet at-43
tty Grand Lounge (formerly the touch of Clawjaf
Street. For more information contact Ruby or^^M