North Carolina Newspapers

DURtiAM /OCIETT MRS. P. W. HARRIS, SOCIETY EDITOR All News For This Page Must Be Submitted Before 10:00 A. M. Monday Each Week PHONE R-6913 Mrs. Eiuiua liandolph was called to Columbus, Ohio Suu- day to be at the bedside of her brother Maek Lee. We trust Mrs. Mrs. Randolph f o u u d her brother’s couditiou much im proved on her arrival. Misa Althea Elim who is now teachiug at Priiicesa Ajm, Mary land and her mother Mrs. lierta Elps of iN'ew York City divid ed the Easter holidays between Ihirham and High I’oint, N. 0. W hile iu Durham they were the house guests of Miss (Jeneva Mebane on l>unbar Street Miss Uiiieda bivingstoue at tended a Business conference in Washmgton, 1>. C. the past week. Mesdames Eunice Gregory, Nell Baldwin and Parepa Wat kins reported a most successful trip and conference sessions they attended in Asheville, N. Mrs. Maggie Kiveria of Wash ington, D. C. is visiting her relatives, the Hiverias on Um- stead Street and visiting with old friends. Miss Catherine Neal of Columbia, S. C. spent the East er holidays visiting her brother Thomas Neal. Mrs. Ethel Marshall proved a gracious hostess Saturday even ing when slie entertained her bridge club and guest players at her home on Dunbar Street. Before play began a hearty re pass was enjoyed. Tables were cleared and tour progressions played. When scores were tallied Mrs. Beatrice Burnett was win ner of guest prize. Mrs. Felice Holmes was the other guest players. Club first prize was won by Mrs. ilertrude Taylor with second prize won by Mrs. Min nie Turner. Other club members playing were Mesdames Isadore Michaux, Flox’ice Holmes, Elna Spauldin^t and Margaret Shea- rin. The Friendly Circle Club of St. Marks A. M. K. Zion Church met at the home of ilrs. Sarah Cameron, 903 Carrol Street, Sunday afternoon April llith. The meeting was oi)cned by singing “l>raw Me Nearer” led by Mrs. Jlthel Williams, Script ure lessoti was read by Mrs. Elizabeth Brown and prayer was offerer by Mrs. Ethel Wil- li|ani(s. Members present were Miss Eva Satterwhite, Mes dames iiOttie Croekran, Odessa Alexander, Helen McNiel, Annie Thompson, Milidred .lones, Car rie Grant, Elizabeth Brown, Ethel Williams, Jaunita Barnes Margaret Williams, Dollie John son, Messrs Grover Burthey and Clarence Hudson. After the bus iness session, the hostess served a delicious dinner which was en joyed by all. The next meeting will be with the president, Mrs. Ethel Williams, 107 I^odge St. Airs. Sarah Cameron, reporter. Flijdlay evening Mrs. Alma Thompson entertained her bridge club “The Queen High” and guest player Mrs. Bettye Goodloe at her home on Umstead Street. A course dinner was en joyed before play. Tallies were passed and partners selected, for five progressions of bridge. Mrs. Goodloe was given a guest gift. First club prize was won by Mrs. Beatrice Bunu'tt with JVIiSB Fkfli»^ia Ajiller receiving second. Other ehib members playing were Mesdames Laura Bruce, Bernice Jones, Sue Nor fleet, Julia Garrett, Martha Dionnell, Bess Whitted, Eula Harris, Nola Cox and Nell Hun ter. Mrs. Alice Farrison was a charming hostess Saturday eve ning when she entertained her bridge club “The Merry Wives” at her home on the North Caro lina College Campus. Assisted by Mesdames Selena Wheeler, Sadie Hnghley, Thelma Perry, a most delicious supper was served and enjoyed before ])lay began. Tallies were passed and lor four progrt'Hsioiis contracts were in the bidding. When scores were added Mrs. Selena Wheel er held top store for first prize, second place went to Mrs, Pla.s- sie W. Harris. Other club members playing were; Mesdames Otiviu Cole, l''rances Schoolei', Itlnuia Itau- dolph, Lola itiddick, Thelma Perry, Sadie Hughley, LuSybil Tayior, Ethel Berry, Jo»ephine Clement, and Fannie Itobmson. 'N- « * Satui’day evening Mrs. Otelia J. Stewart entertained her bridge club “Little Slam” at her home 1:2b Alasondale Avenue. Fol lowing the three progrcissious of bridge, first prize went to "Mrs Bettie i‘ratt, second prize to Aliss Alariti Faulk an^ guest prize to Airs. Christine Alston. Airs. Stewart served a very tasty menu which everyone en joyed with the assistance of her sister, Airs. Alartha S. Uooms. Alembers present were: Aliss Alarie Faulk, Aliss Addie Bailey, Airs. Thelma Lanier, Mrs. Hat tie Scarborough, Airs. Ber- nardine Bailey, Airs. Alae B. Spaulding, Aliss Helen liidley. Airs. Julia Henderson, Airs. Bettie Pratt, Airs. Evelyn Ken nedy, Mrs. Alaude Hamlet and Airs. Christine Alston as guest. « * « Don’t forget our sick and siiut ins: Mrs. Sailie Whitted, Owcii Green, James C. Harris, Airs, llosa Cleland| All's,' Naimio Sears, Airs. Wilma Alilum, James Bailey, Aliss Edrice W'illiams, Tom Charleston, Airs. Bliza Uivera, Win. Rich, Airs. Louise Elder, Airs. Julia Aloore, Aliss Pattie Carter, Airs. Alariah Oglesby, Airs. Callie Lunsford, Airs. Mary Evans, Airs. Cora Allen, Airs. Anna Holloway, Airs. Alary Sims, Airs. AUiMc Cook, Rufus Keith. Airs. Willie 1. Ketchum, IJe. 1. E. Tuner, Bunny Atweter, Airs. Lizzie Bamfield, Conway Burton, Airs. Willie AI, Rogers, W’iliie Jones, Airs. Pauline Kirk, Airs. Lillian Bass, Airs. Sylvia AlcAIillion and Airs. 11a Evans. * * * The Carnation Club met Sat- urady night, April 15 at the home of Airs. Laura White, 719 Willard Street. The meeting w'as opened in the usual manner by the president. After the business session, various j>aiiies were played and a priz(> was awarded the win ner, Airs. Anne Alorrison, The hostess served a very ta.sty menu to tiie following per sons: Airs. Rosa Williams, Mrs. Alary Johnsni, Alns. Anne Mor- ri.soii. Airs. Florence Boyd, Airs. Racheal Daye, Messrs. John Wil % SATUia>AY, APRIL 22. 1950 THE CAROLINA TIMES FAClJin Alorrison Entertainer for the night was James White. The next meeting will be at the home of June Davis on Alassey Avenue. * * * The Year Round Garden Club held a grand and successful tour Saturday. The group met at the home of Gardener Tessie Car rington on Hyde Park Avenue and started the tour from her beautiful garden. Gardens visited were those of the late Airs. Ainy Strudwick, Airs. Allie P. Dick, Airs. Lottie Ix»we, Airs. Alary Green, Mrs. Flossie Torrain, John Sprunt Hill and Airs. Carrie Burch. The tour ended at the home of Airs. Carrie Burch and to the delightful surprise when Gar dener Burch invited the party into iier home they were greet ed with a heavy laden table con sisting of a turkey dinner with all the trimmings. After a tour covering over two or more hours the Gardeners were really ready for this bountiful repast. Alesdaines Nora Hughes and Dora Bates assisted Mrs. Burch in serving. Airs. Lavinia Eaton was guest and enjoyed the hour with the Gardeners. Those makhig the tour were: Gardnerers Alag Kennedy, o Oljtrdeners Mag Kennedy, ' Jo- The Ordinary Department of the North Carolina Mutual Home Office pays tribute to Mrs. Sailie E. Whitted, who jjuphiuc Clement, Auuie Alayo, Alun'ic Speigucr, K^tie liovc, *Ulic 1*. Dick, ElUc C. Dayc, iioxie Davis, Alma Bciinctt, Alary L. Strudwick, Tessie Car- ruigtoii, Ijottie B. ivowe. Alary luiy, i'carl Co'rdicc, Leiiu Itich- unisoii, Bertha Davis, lioxie Howland, Ethel Perry, I’lossie &itaubH(ck, Ada Luach„ liosa Kuitt, Sarah Felder, H|ittie Alea- doHs, and Emma lUindolph. * * * The Laymen’s licague of St. Titus i*. E. Chur#i met in reg ular monthly meeting Tiiesday evening with Dr. J. S. Thomp son on Umstead Street. The president, Dr. I’ercy Young presided over the busi ness deliberations. Alembers present were the Itev. Fred Hunter, Doctors Per cy Y'ouug, J. 6. Lee, J. S. Thohipson, Alessrs W. 11. Alc- Laughlin, Felix Aliller, Richard Smith, li. C. Foreman, W. J. Walker, W. A.> Kenney, R. N. Harris, R. C. W. Perry. Airs. Thompson, a.ssisted by Airs. Ruby Stewart served a supi»er of ham, potato salad, pickles, hot rolls, apple pie and I'wffee. * * * Alembers of the Alodel Aloth- er’s Club held their regular meeting Thursday night, April i;i at the home of Airs. Lydia Wray. Airs. Frances Schooler, presi dent, introducied Airs. R. C. l’'oreman who uiade brief re- rwurks concerning the Watts- Liucoln Election and urged all to vote on April 22nd. A musical program followed by students of Airs. L. W. Park er and Airs. Alargaret Shearin. Those participating were: Aliases Sherril Schooler, Jac queline Thornton, Bennie Book er, Jeanne Alorris, Yvonne Wray, Ethel Alarie Stewart and ICarolyn Martin. After the business session, re freshments were served by Airs. Wray, pssisted by Airs, lioxie Howland. Alembers present were: Mes dames Alinnie Gilmer, Theola Alartin, Nellie Toole, Reba Spaulding, Banetta Peele, Vir- guiia Alston, Bertha^ Davis, Marion Alston, PVances School er, Anna Thornton, R. C. Fore man, Roxie Rowland, A. W. Alorris and Walter AlcKinney. liiuns, flune Davis, and Frank-■iiry, (jt^lia S. Stewart was guest. MountCilead Bapfist Church DOWD STREET Rev. Harold Roland, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1950 9:30 A. M SUNDAY S04I00L LEVI MITCHELL, Supt. 11:00 A. M.—SERMON Pastor 6:00 P. M.—B. T. U Hilliary Holloway and Miss Helen Alorrison, Co-Leaders 7:30 P M.—SifRMON Pastor Air. and Airs. H. J. Stith of Baltimore, Alaryland were the recent houseguest of Air. and Airs. L. C. Taylor, 110 Umstead Street, * * * Airs. Wylia Harris and Mrs. Nannie Myers of Baltimore, Md. wi*-e houseguests of Air. and Airs. John Royster of Grant Street during the Easter holi days. * * * BRIDE'AND BRIDEGROOM ELECT HONORED AT INFORMAL LUNCHEON Aliss Frances Ijouise Hall and Herbert J. Stith were enter tained at an informal luncheon given by Airs. Alinnie H. Wil son in the Jade Room of the Do-Nut Shoppe. The Easter motiff was carried out in the table decoration. (Quests} present beside the bride and bridegroom elect were ^ti-ss Geneva Richardson, Miss retired March 31, by shower ing her with many beautiful and useful gifts. She is shown, Beulah Rowland, Airs. L. E. Caiinady, Airs. Virgie J. Davis, Mrs. isiibella Harden, Mrs. Julia tMozart, sister of the bride-elect Airs. Alarie Gibson of New York, Herbert Tatum, Air. Hill and the hostess. * * * The Cosmetologist Club Local Number Nine met at the home of Aliwi Bonnie Heed, 1100 More land Avenue, Alonday, April 17. The meeting was opened by singing, “I Am Thine O Lord.” Hible verses were repeated, fol lowed by prayer. The meeting was then opened for business, presided over by the president. Airs. Thelma Hill. A brief discussion concerning the beauticians convention which will be held in Greenville, N. C., April 23-26 was entered in to. Airs. Callie Ashford was ap pointed delegate to the conven tion. The club was very glad to have Aliss Rose Henderson back, hoping that she will continue. The hostess served a delicious repast to the following persons: Airs. Callie Ashford, Airs. Jo sephine Perry, Airs. Julia Perry, Aliss Hazel AlcKoy, Airs. Han nah liobinson, Airs. Willie E. Watkins, Aliss Victoria Aloore, Airs. E. Ellison, Airs. Earlie Grandy, Airs. Al. Leake, Airs. Rose Brown, Airs. F. Brooks, Airs. y. Burton, Airs. lola Goss, Airs. Callie Daye, Airs. Alable Burnette, Aliss Alontez Baies, Airs. Alii;e Lewis, Airs. Gladys lister zuid Airs. F. Jones. The next meeting will be held at the Orchid Beauty Shop on Pettigrew Street with Airs. Han nah Robinson as hostess. * * * Airs. Earlie Grandy left Tues day afternoon to be at the bed side of her mother in Spring- iield, Ohio who has suffered a stroke. W'e trust Airs. Grandy will find her mother much im proved. * * * The Olt Beat Club, an auxi liary of the Negro Police Officers met with Mrs. Julia AleNeil Thursday evening. The business deliberations were presided over by the president, Airs. AleNeil. During the social hour a most delicious repast consisting of fried chicken, spiced crab ap ples, spring siilad, hot roUs and Russian tea was served to the following wives: Mesdames Nel lie Samuels, Alargaret Harris, Ben AlcClary, Dollie Johnson, Ix)uvenia Parker, Dorothy Mc Leod and Lovnise AIcRae. The officers of the Off Beat Club are: President, Airs. Julia AleNeil; Secretary, Airs. Lou- venia Park and Treasurer, Airs. Dollie Johnson. third from left, displaying her collection to her co-work- en. Lyon Paik News . . Airs. Alary Hogan was feted with a birthday dinner at her home on Sunday, April 16th celebrating her 80th birthday. The home was beautifully de corated with gladioli and ivy. The dining room table was cen tered with a beautiful birthday eake with candles. A delectabi# “A FRIENDLY CHURCH” White Rock Baptist Church MILES MARK FISHER, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1950 8:4.') A. Af. Call to Worship . . Schulmeri(jli Electronias Mr. JohH IT. Oiittis .0:.‘i0 A. M.—Church School: “Amos Attacks Social In justice (Temperan.ce) ”: Amos 4:1, 2; fi :1,6; 8:4-7. DR. J. M. HUBBARD. SUPERINTENDENT 11:00—“Making Good Intentions Real-I” . . . The Pastor Senior Choir, Mrs. S. V. Norfleet, DireQtress 6:30 P. M.—B. T. U. Mesdames Leathers and Singleton, Co-leaders 7:30—“Its Real” The Pastor Gospel Chorus, Miss Leana Roberson, Directress menu of baked ham, fri«d chick en, potato .salad on letuce, string beans, sliced tomatoes, cinnamon apples, hot rolls, coffee and ice cream and cake was enjoyed by the honoree and the following guests: Air. and Mrs. David Thomj)son, Airs. Ella Pratt, Mrs. Eva Thompson, J. W. Hester, Airs. Alary Cozart, Robert Old ham, Wt'lla Edwards, Mrs. Se- nora Edwards, Airs. AI. L. Spikes, Airs. Georgiana Rich- uiond, Homa Pwrham, Airs. Sai lie Byn«m, J. J. Snuth, Airs. .Sophronia AIcDade, Mrs. Fan nie Cozart, Airs. Polly McCloud, Airs. Harriet White, Airs. Betty Horton, Airs. Alary Jenkins, Airs. Nannie and Anna Hogan, Airs. Nora Allen, Airs. Corina Horton and Air. and Airs. James W^ood. Final rites for Nebraska W'^at- son were held at the First Cal vary Baptist Church, Monday (Please turn to Pag# Eight) Pearsontown News . . By MRS. MABLE POWELL DIAL 9-4134 Air. and Airs. Domau Far rington of Fayetteville Road spent the Easter holidays in Washington, D. C. visiting Air. Farrington's brother. They also motored to Baltimore, Alarylaud ou a sight-seeing tour. * * * Professor John W. Butler has just returned from a tour of sev eral Florida cities, Nasau, Ba hamas and Cuba. He will appear iu a Homecoming Program in New York City pn April 23rd, along with the great eveneglist liev. Helen T. Thomas and sis ter iliss Essie Alae Thomas, gos pel singer of Jacksonville, Fhi. * -it * Air. and Mrs. Hensley Salmon and daughter of Alorristown, N. J. spent the Easter holidays here with their parents, Mr. and Airs. Gager Tapp of Sputh St. and other family members and friends. Several social courtesies were t'xteuiled the Salmons while Mount Vernon Baptist Church Rev. E. T. Browne Minister SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1950 9:30 A. M SUNDAY SCHOOL CLYDE RICHARDSON, Supt. 11:00 A M.—SERMON Pastor 6:00P. M. - Training Union “Christian Vocations Are Calling For Workers,” Text: Luke 10:1-2, Matthew 9:36-38. MISS LYDA VANHOOK, Directreis 7:30 P. M. . . MUSICAL PLAY Presented by the Faithful Redeemtni Sunday School Class Alusic bv Senior Choir No. One AIRS. RUTH S. McCOLLUAI, Organist First Calvary Baptist Church Corner Kent Street and Morehead Avenue Rev. H. H. Hart, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 1950 9i3Q A. M . SUNDAY SCHOOL RTCHAUD JAMES, Suparintend 11:00 A. M.—SERMON Pastor Music By Thi Choir MISS MARY L, STEPHENS, Director 6:00 P. M Baptist Training Union RICHARD WILLIAAIS, President 7:30 P. M. . The Pastor beginr^ing FRIDAY morning EFlRD’S Anniversary offers the biggest borgains in town .. . savings in every deportment! two big groups of spring rayons and cot tons, nationally known makes—all sizes. PLAY SHORTS ladies and girls sizes — sanforized faded denim in assorted colors. Worth 1.59. ' RETURN TO CITY AFTER h.T. Tin I. ft for ^ f‘rs.y ,KASTER HOLIDAYS last 'rhurhda;. .Mri^. ' if- lii > ‘’i‘- -i the furiuiT Virginia Taj • ul'Hk-. ' - ' ■ fr-n- city. # * * On la.st Wednewiay alt* i . Mrs. Fannie Grfen iiit rtaniil at dinni r Rev Hflcn T Tiiima’ Aliss Esnie Alae Thoma.s and liev. T. Thurrington. The Tbomast h left la.-jt Saturday nigh for 0% ford to render a wcfk’s sen ice at St. Jwseph A. .M E. Zion Church, Bev. Thar a i.-. pastor. « » • Airs. Ijeomia Ha 'kins and Airs. Lubertha Buie a ~r joint hostesses to Uie A and B Miss ionary Circle of Kyles Temple Chundi at tke home of Mrs. Hawkins on Pine Street, Alon day evening, April 17. The hobtew* wolcomed the group to her home after which the devotional services were held. The meeting was sided over by the president, Airs. Lil lian AlcKay. A waistline party was held and enjoy«d by all. Two prizes were given ou guests having the smallest and largest waistlines. First prize going to Airs. Elouise Daye, having the small est waistline and second prize going to Airs. R. C. Cross, hav ing the largest waistline. Airs. Beatrice White made the pre- •entations to the winuers. Birthday dues were paid the following members for ihe mon th of April; Alesdames Martha Armstrong, Fannie Richardson, Lucille Starks, Alary Taylor and Alable Powell. After the birthdays were cele brated, the hostess to»>k charge and a delicious menu of fried chicken, turnip greens, tomato salad, pickles, olives, h.t rolls, muffins, home made ice cream, chocolate cake, spiced tea, cand ies and nuts. Aliss Joywe Hawkins and Airs. Lillian AlcKay assisted tl : hos tess ih serving the aelicious meal. Alembers present were: Ales dames Virginia Turuti, Alary Taylor, Alartha i mstrong, Fannie Richardson, Aicille Starks, Theresn Hall Sadie Green, Mildred Wil, aris, Lil lian AlcKay, Costella Smith, Lubertha Buie, Leouna Haw kins, Elveta Alonroe ai.d Alable Powelh Guests present were 2vlcsdames Lucy Holloway, Sarah Co'!,i,'t, Nannie Roberts, Ethel Williams, Emma .lenkins, Bishop Leech, Alary Montgomery, Elouise Daye, Christine Alston, Leona Dolson, Helen Robinson, Gladys AIcKinnie, Ardell Farrington, Beatrice White, R. C. Cross, AlcClain, f’orzart, Alci.ityre and Donnie. The next meeting w ” V with Airs. Elveta Alonrtie on Dun Stan Street. irti/ thf holiday «Hll ktf ii 'tti-T ;iii>l frhrrKi« in ' ir. Mi-f I’nir- a Very ■ -I'.iii' frijj t SALE 35 Years Of S«nric* Third Floor two groups DRESSES-1 3 to Vi OFF 97c ■■ III Men’s Dept.—First Floor. dress or sport SHIRTS “Marlboro” and “Fruit of the Loom” — regular 2.98 to 4.25 quality. Dress shirts and long sleeve sport styles. dress PANTS spring and summer weights—worsteds, gabs — solids — stripes — regular 4.98 to 8.98 values. 2.67 2 for 5.00 3.97 First Floor. assorted LINENS —worth twice this price! Table cloths, vanity scarfs, runner scarfs and other love ly linens. first quality NYLONS - —1.19 value; sheer 51 gauge 15 denier! newest spring shades. RAYON dress fabrics regular to 1.69 value shantung weaves. prints, crepes, 97c 87c 87c yd. ■ ecoi'_ ... loor. RAYON SUt:^ Special! “Spun-Lo” rayon Jersey, worth 1.59. Sizes 32 to 4#—white only. ladies PAJAMAS reg. 3.98 value — in aqua, maize, blue, melone 32 to 40. boys PANTS a 3.49 value — Special! rayon gabardines poplins—sizes 8 to 18. 97c 2.97 2.87 ■—■■I—II —Home Furnishings ■ II Fourth Floor BRASS table lamps 23J4 inches high, parchem;nt like shal? — a 4.98 seller elsewhere! Cotton BEDSPREADS reg. 3.98 to 5.98 quality — Full bed sizes, slightly imperfect. BATH MAT SET 18x32 mat, chenille finish, fringe border worth 1.39. LACE CURTAINS beautiful “Wilkes Barry” lace, 44x78 panels. 1.29 value. 2.97 1.87 87c 77c ea. panel ■ Bargain Basement. New TOWELS —heavy quality, assorted color by “Can non”! Large sizes! Others 27c to 4Tc. 80 square PERCALES —ready for Spring—first quality goods in smartest prints. ladies SHOES were up to 7.98. While they last! Dress and sport styles. WHITE VOILE regular 39c quality — for dress, blouses, curtains, etc. Men's WORK SHIRTS “Dan River” Sanforized blue chambray. A 1.39 value. 17c 37c 97c 17c yd 97c SHOP! SAVE!