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FAOl rOOB m OABOUNA IIMU 8AtUftDA¥, APIUL Hth, HW ■ ■ ■ w mi o ff o-t-tt-irnrg-irTr^rB-ffaB:; DIRHAM SOCIETY NOTES ALL NEWS rOE THIS PAGE MUST BE^ SCBBOTTED BEFOftB TEN A. M. MONDAY OP EACH WEEK| MRS. P. W. HARRIS, Society Editor—Phone 6-41C4 AMoelato Edlt*n MRS. MABEL POWELL, Peanontonn—Phone 0-1434 MISS M. L. STl£l>HKN, West Durham—Phone 7-4164 MRS. N. J. CURRY, Wert End—Phone 7-8862 MISS RACHEL NUNr> Hiclutown Friday evening Mrs. Kosa Farrington entertained members of the utopia Ciuo ana guests at the Hose Room on FayetteviUe Street. Tne meeting was presided over by the President, Mrs, Mabel Mabry. Devotions were lead by Mrs. Golden Sellars who had an inspiring Easter message as the theme. Dr. B. F. Smith of North Carolina College Faculty was guest speaker of the evening. Mesdames Willie Malone and Lillian Farrmgton were Mrs. Far rington’s gufeats. Aiier tne Dusiness and program a social hour was enjoyed during wnicn tyne a most aeiectabie repast was eiijoyed. Mrs. if'arrugton was assisted in entertaining her guests and club members by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. btowe, her son, Vernon Farrington and friend John Allen Atwater. Utopia Club members present were Mesdames Golden Sellars, Manan Alston, Freeland Price, Lena Richardson, Mabel Mabry, li;;ssie Curry, Ha da Price, Ada Davis, Ethel Perry, Wilma Milum, 'Nellie Williams, Bertha Davis, Dora Green, Bessie Pratt, Matilda Townsend, Laura Burnett, Sallie Harris, Minnie Forte, P. Grace Williams, Plassie Harris and Carrie Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. AUie Felder spent the Easter holidays in Orange burg, South Carolina visiting Mr. Felder’s sister, Mrs. Sallie Rich ardson. They will visit in the gardens in Charleston, S. C., during their stay in South CaroUna. A group headed by Dr. A. Elder, chairman of the Building Committee of the Hammocks Beach Corporation visited the site in Onslow County for the purpose of inspecting the completed as sembly building dormitory units and showers building on Easter Monday. In addition to Dr. Elder those from Durham making the trip were Dr. W. H. Robinson and Attorney J. H. Wheeler of the Committee, Alex Rivera of the Pittsburgh Courier and R. N. Har ris of Bankers’ Fire Insurance Company. Don’t forget our sick and shut-ins; Mrs. Veora Bynum, Owen Green, Mrs. Lenora ’Tyson, James C. Harris, Dr. I. E. Turner, Mrs. Bernice Jones, Mrs. Emma Russell, M. J. WiUlams, Mrs. Nan nie Sears, Mrs. Rosa Cleland, James Bailey, Mrs. 'Nannie Cooper, Miss Edrice Williams, Mrs. Laura Shaw, Mrs. Josephine JohnsoUi^ Bunny Atwater, Robert Cotton, LeRoy Frazier, Mrs. Teen Elliott, Mrs. Bettie Horton, Mrs. Eugenia McDaniel, Mrs. Geneva WaBton, Mrs. Vinnie Field, and John Hart. Our sympathy to Pavo Pemberton in the passing of his lather at Mount Gilead, North Carolina. Frank Jones, student at North Carolina College, spent the Easter holidays in Wilson as guest of Miss Lenay Williams. On Monday night, April 7, the Community Club was gracious ly entertained at the home of Mrs. ’Tuck on Lawson Street. The living room was really beautiful with varied flower arrangements. The meeting was opened by devotionals and the usual procedure by the vice-president, Mrs. Rosie Gilchrist. A business session followed, after which the hostess served a delectable repast. Those enjoying this line hospitality were Mesdames R. Far rington, A. Whitted, M. Buinpass, M. Ewing, B. Noel, C. Edwards, J. Cheek, M. Wilson, A. Meelts, F. Watson, J. Moore, H. Mitchell, E. Robinson, R. Gilchrist, D. Green. Our next meeting will be with Mrs. F. Watson. Mrs. Fannie Robinson proved a charming hostess indeed Fri day evening when she entertained her club members, "The Merry Wives” and guest players at her home, 210 Formosa Avenue. The home was beautiful throughout with Easter lilies, Azalia’s Tulips and ever green plants. Tables were set up for service lor twelve and a most delicious menu of baked ham, congealed egg salad, on radine redish roses, baked bananas, bowknow hot rolls, coffee or tea was served. Mrs. Robinson was assisted in serving by her daughter, Miss Fannie O’Bannon who is teaching in Newport News, Virginia, and was home for her Easter holidays. Alter tables were cleared, tallies passed and partners selected lour progressions ol bridge was engaged in lor the next two hours. Guest players enjoying the evening with Mrs. Robinson and her club members were Mesdames Adele Butts and Elizabeth Pratt. Mrs. Butts won the guest prize. Club prizes tyere won by Iklrs. Frances Schooler and Olivia Cole. Colored £^ter Eggs were pre sented to all. Merry Wives enjoying the eevning'were Mesdames Alice Farrison, Saddle Hughley, Thelma Perry, Emma Randolph, Selena Wheeler, Dorothy Manley, Josephine Clement and Plassie Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Riddick and Mr. Riddick’s mother and Mrs. Ilmestine S^,Bynum motored to Boston, Mass., lor the Easter holidays. Thursday evening, April 10 was the birthday ol A. E. “Pop” Jackson and his charming wile Lula surprised him to a lashion with a birthday gathering. At any rate he was most appreciative ol her eHorts and rewarded her with a big kiss and hug. ’Those around helping to make the evening pleasant were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Scarborough, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop Alston, Fordyce JeHers, Mrs. Laura Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. “Babe” Hendeson, Marcus Jackson, Mr. Shelton and BIr. and Mrs. R. N. Harris. Mrs. liargaret Burnette entertained the Lyon Park Rose Garden Club at her home on Moreland AvenueT March 24. The meeting was opened in the usual manner. The business was pre' sided over by the president, BIrs. Sophronia Green. Mrs. J. Z. Siler read a poem and gave a lecture on DaHodils and Jonquils. The lec ture was very interesting and was enjoyed by everyone. At the close ol the meeting delicious repast was served to the loUowing: Mesdames J. Z. Siler and W. A. Amey, guests, Anna Thomas, Fannie TaK>, Sophronia Green, M. W. Webb, Alice Jones, ^a Patterson, Elizabeth Hester, Elnora Smith, Mattie Canty, Pearl Brown and N.J.Curry. . , " Jos^l>h Norman, son ol Mr. and Mrs.* Joseph Norman, Sr., celeiwated his third birthday at his home on Cornwallis Court Monday, April 7th Irom 4:30 to 5:30. Refreshments ol ice cream, caks, nuts, candy and Iniits were served. 'The Easter inotill was carried out in the serving. Many lovely gilts w^e showered the AMEY^ FUNERAL HOME AMBULANCE SERVICE FUNERAL DIRECTORS "Retpect for the Living and Reverence jar the Dead" 24 —HOUR 401 PINE STREET SERVICE -24 DIAL 3-2971 IifrANT Habxy Lex Smith, age 2 month, of Route 3, Box 134, died Saturday, April 12. Burial was in Wake'CHmty, Monday, April 14. * * * Jamu j. Kmht, Jm., ue 13, of 1011 14th Street, Friday, April 11. remains were shipped to Wa«hin^n, D. C. Tuesday, April 15. • • • CuoLA Rurnir died Monday, April 14 at her honae m Erie Street. Funeral services were conducted from tiie United Congregational Chris tian Chiirch on Beamon Avenue, Wednesday, April 16 «t 8:00 P.M. honoree. Guests enjoying this party were Misses Ethel Turner, Lillie Jones, Olivia ’Turner, Shelly Mae Devone, Dianna Sane, Jean Al len, Joan Barnes, Christine Jones, Joyce Bame* and Masters James Devone and Arthur and David Banka. On Monday, April 7, Mrs. Lucy Norwood proved a charming a charming hostess when she entertained members ol Les Fleur Garden Club at her home on CecU Street. The Uving room was beautilul throughout with artisUcal arrangements ol indoor gar dens. The meeting opened with the club song, “Thank God For A Garden,” loUowed by prayer. Then we were lavored with a l?fautiful Easter story on “The Miracle Ol The Cross," read by Mrs. Lydia Wray. This was really interesting indeed. President Virginia Alston presided over the business session where secretary Marion Henry gave minutes and reports. Descriptive highlights Irom the tour and trip through the Duke Gardens on last Saturday were given by Mrs. Dudley, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Wray. The president announced the Garden Council meeting to be held on Sunday altemoon, April 20 at 4:00 P. M., where members ol all the garden clubs ol the city are asked to be present. This meeting is being held at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion Church on Thaxton Avenue. At the close ol the business session a delectable menu was serve with all the trimmings. The Easter motil was carried out in the serving. Guests enjoying the meeting were Mrs. Stella Alston and Miss Wendolyn Davis, Members present were Mesdames Estelle Free land, Gladys Swift, Hazeline Wilson, Minerva Evans, Mary Smith, Gladys Rhodes, Marie Pittman, Consuelo Foreman, Lyda Wray, Gladys McKinnie, Eleanor Lloyd, Jaunita Page, Virginia Alston, Marion Henry, Geneva Dillard, Naomi Thorpe, Mozella McLaugh lin, Evelyn Dudley and Mable Powell. Mrs. Foreman thanked the hostess for her line hospitality. Mrs. Jaimlta Page ol Massey Avenue will be the next hostess to the club. Miss Lenette Hall ol Dunstan Street spent the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Flecher Norwood ol Homeland Avenue. Ends Study Jonesboro News Mr. and Mrs. James H. Jack son entertained several children at a birthday, party, Thursday afternoon April 10 from 4 until 5 o’clock, in honor of their son Kenneth who celebrated his 6th birthday. After playing several games, the hostess served de licious cake, ice cream and candy. Souviners were also pre sented the children. Those atten ding the party were: Brenda McLeod, Sylvia Cox, Gwendo lyn Cameron, Ernestine Came ron, Pauline Cox, Sophia Ann McAllister, Naomi Jackson, Bennie Lee McLeod, Garfield Cox and Billie Mauldin. Little Kenneth received several gifts. Mrs. Milled Smith attended the spring Presbyterial meeting at Westminister Presbyterian Church , in Laurenceburg last week. She was delegate from the Ladies Missionary Society of St. Johns Presbyterian Church here in Jonesboro. Miss Earnestine McLean left Friday for Baltimore, Md. to spend some time with her sister- in-law, Mrs. Doretha Mclain. 'Thornwell Street of Raleigli visited friends in Jonesboro Sunday. He also attended ser vice at St. Johns Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Vivian Diggs, teacher in the Tarbor City School spent the weekend at her home here. Miss Pervoice McLeod, stu dent at A and T. College, Greensboro, spent the weekend with her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Roger McLeod. She was ac companied home by Miss There sa McBelt of Union, S. C., who spent the weekend with her. Mrs'. W. A. Alston, teacher in the Clinton Schoool spent the weekend here with her husband, W. A. Alston. Miss Elva McLeod of Greens boro spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dock McLeod. Miss Allene Murchison, stu dent at Shaw University spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Murchison. Mr. and Mrs. William Hick son and Mrs. D. H. Gilmore were dinner guest of Mr. and Mfs. W. S. McAllister Simday. Friends of Natheniel Cox who has been very sick will be pleas ed to learn his dpnditlon is much improved at th^ writing. ’The Citizen Progressive Club met last week with W. A. Alston. Mrs. Jasper McDocle is visit ing relatl”“* and friends in [h Wilson. , Mrs. W. S. McAlister at tended a one day conference at Beaver Creek near Fayetteville Monday. SCARBOROUGH & HARGETT FUNERAL DIRECTORS 622 E. Pettigrew Street 24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONE 8-8721 Roy Lee, Sr., of -1306 Englewood Avenue, died Wednesday, April 7. Funeral services were held April 10. Interment was in Be«chwood Cemetory. • • • Infant Irene Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brown of Route 2, Durham, died Friday, April 11. Interment was at Moimt Gilead, North Caro lina, Tuesday, April 15. • • • Infant Maxinx Morgan died Saturday, April 12. Graveside rites and burial were at violet Park Cemetery. George F. Lambeth, 1001 Third Street, of Mrs. Lillie Lambeth, died at Lincoln Ho^tal, Monday, April 14. Funeral services were held Wed nesday, April 16 at 1 p. m. from the Motmt Olive Church. Interment was in Beechwood Cemetery. • • • ViRGiE Johnson of Durham County, died Monday, April 14. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 17 from the Mount Sinai Church at 2 p. m. Interment was in the church cemetery. “LITTLE OLD MOTHER WELCOMES YOU" Saint Joseph A. M. E. Church Comer Fayetteville and SaiQt Joseph Streets ^ REVEREND D. A. JOHNSTON, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 9:30 A. M. W. G. Rhodes, Supolntandent 11:00 A. M.—Sermon '.“I Believe In Love”. Sunday Sc^xd Pastor 3:00 P. M.—LAYMEN’S HOUR Speaker Dr. C. C. Spaulding President of N. C. Mutual Lift Insurance Company 6:00 P. M. Winifred Martin, President 7:00 P. M.—Musical Program A. C. E. League Miss Ravin E. Russell, 1949 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School, and a graduate of the Eckles College of Mortuary Sci ence, Philadelphia, Pa., has been visiting her home here. She was the only woman stu dent in her class at Eckles and was elected secretary by her 48 classmates. Stork Club Holds Annual Egg Hunt The Stork Club held its reg ular monthly meeting on ’Thurs day evening, April 10 at the home of Mrs. Jane Smith, 511 South Street. The president, Mrs. Edna Cannon presided. Be- .fore beginning the regular bus- ness she explained the real meaning of Easter. At the close of the meeting a very de lectable repast was enjoyed by the following members: Mes dames Velma Jones, Margie Harrington, Edna Cannon, Ruth McCollum, Hattie Suitt and Magerea Glenn. The annual Easter Egg Hunt was held at the W. D. HUl Rec reation Center on Monday, April 14 at 12:00 noon lor the little folk. Those taking part were; little Misses Rosalyn McCollum, Carolyn Suitt, Jo Ann Gilmore, Cynthia and Sylvia Smith, San dra and Faye Perry, Margerie Dianne Harrington, Masters Na thaniel Walker, Douglass and Michael Suitt, Jerry and Eugene Harrington, Jr., Charles, James and Joseph Cannon, Stanley Smith, George Gilmore, Jr., Wheeler Will Review Book At Library Monday ■The Stanford L. Warren Li brary will present the third in its current series of book re view forums, Monday evening, April 21, at eight o’clock in the auditorium ol the library. “ClvU Rights in the United States” by Alison Reppy will be reviewed by J. H. Wheeler, vice-president and cashier of Mechanics and Farmers Bank. Mr. Reppy’s book Is an analy sis of Supreme Court decis ions in the area of civil rights during the past three years. Wheeler will also give some of the story of the Court’s in terpretation and application of the due process clauses of the national constitution during a critical period in the history of Constitutional and democratic governments as interpreted in “Due Process of Law” by Vir^ ginia Wood. The Book review fomm is one ol the library’s establish ed activities lor adults of the Durham community. Each re view is well plaanedr differ ent, and finished product about books and current is sues in onrtbne. The public Is cordially invit ed to attend the review Mon day evening, ‘April 21 at eight o'clock. ' National YWCA Week National YWCA Week will begin April 20-26. ’The slogan lor the week is ‘‘ON YOUR OWN BUT NOT ALONE-JOIN YOUR YWCA”. The Young World’s YWCA Membership Adults of the Harriet Tubman Branch YWCA will observe DaS'' on ’Tuesday, April 22 at 8:00 p. m. Dr. Rose Butler Browne will speak on the theme “My Contribution To Peace Today”. ’This celebration grew out ol the Business and Prolessional World Wide Observance and National Industrial Progress Day and now embraces all groups in the What can I do to have peace YW6a. To bring peace to the William Smith and Andrew Glenn, Jr. First Calvary Baptist Church BEVEBEND H. H. HABT, Pastw COBNEK KENT 81SEET—MOBEHSAD AVBNUB SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 X Sunday School Richard James, Superintoidttit 11:00 A. M.—Sermon MUSIC Pastor By The Choir Miss Mary L. Stephens, Director 6:00 P. M. Baptist Training Union Richmond Williams, F^cWdent 7:30 P. M.—Sermon Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church 1410 Glenn Street REV. J. A. BROWN, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 9:30 A. M W. W. Bari>ee, Superintendent Sunday School 11:00 A. M.—SERMON 6:00 P. M. Pastqib Baptist Training Union SmtistTn , Resident Mrs. Mattie Markham, SUNDAY NURSERT—Min Ella J. Long, Supervisor 7:30 P. M.—Sermon — Pastor "A FRIENDLY CHURCH” White Rock Bj^tist Church Mn.BS MARK IlSHER, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 8:45 A. M.—Call To Worship Electronics 9:30 A. M.—Sui)day School LesSon: "Jenu And The Law" Matthew 5:17-20; Mark 10:17-22; Luke 16:16-17, John 1:7. Prol. J. M. Schooler, Superintendent 11:00 A. M.—“A Prophet Looks For Jeatu" «,_i- The Pastor Senior Choir, Mrs. V. W. Alston, Directress r 6:30 P. M.—B. T. U. Mr. L. Z. Craft Director 7:30 P. M.—Youth In Charge Of The Church "A Prophet Preaches Repentance” , - The Pastor Gospel Chonis, Miss Leana Roberson, Diraetreu Some of the contestants in the Durham Chapter of Hampton Alumni Association Baby Con test are shown above. Left to right, top to bottom are: Kath leen Yvette, daughter of Mr. and Kay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Milton Credle; Allyson Robert O. Duncan; James Row land, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hill; Rosalyn Dianne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cardosa McCol lum; Cathy Jo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Woods. Other contestants Include: Andrew Benjamin, son of Sgt. and Mrs. Andrew B. Glenn; Leonard Richard 111, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard R. Lyon, Jr.; Vance Edward n, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vance Edward McBroom, Jr.; Charlie 'Hiomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie T. Roach, Sr. Final Reports are due on Saturday, April 19 from 3:00 un til 6:00 at the Dunbar Bealty and Insurance Co., 816 Fayette ville Street. ’The program climaxing the contest will be held Sunday af ternoon at 4:30 o.’clock in the Stanford L. Warren Library. Dr. W. A. Cleland will be the prin cipal speaker. Prises will be awarded to con testants. The drawing of lucky ticket will also take place. world today, each ol us must consider and put into action such questions as: “What can I contribute to peace today?”, within myself?”, “What must I do to better my relations with my neighbor?”; “What can I do to help relieve world tension?”. The public is cordially invited to attend St. John Baptist Church Third Street — WalHewa BEY. L. M. GOOCH, raslar SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 9:30 A. M. 11:00 A. M.—Sermon 7:30 P. M.—Sermon Biitulay School Pastor Pastor Mounts Zion Baptist Church 2223 FAYETTEVILLE ST. REVEREND wIIiT H. FULLER, Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 9:30 A. M. SUNDAY SCHOOL Mr. T. H. Davis, Superintendent 11:00 A. M.—Sermon MUSIC Pastor MALE CHORUS Theodore Freeland, Director 6:00 P« M. Training Union Mr. Nathaniel Dickerson, President 7:30 P. M.—Sermon Pastor Mount Yemon Baptist Church REV. B. T. BBOWNE Pastor SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1952 9:30 A. M. Clyde Richardson, Supt. SUNDAY SCHOOL 11:00 A. M.—SERMON . PASTOa 6:00 P. M. TRAINING UNION Subject: “There la A Great Day Coming"' Text: John 5:28-29. Miss Lyda Vanhook, Director 7:30 P. M.—Sermon MUSIC iiifni. E. H. Fogie, Organist Pastor MALE CHORUS