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A meeting of the official staff of the First Aid Department of
the Interdenominational Ushers Association was held here at the
Home of Fred Hines, 705 Pine Street, Sunday, January 18.
A roundtable discussion of the First Aid program for the
srear was held. Those present were Mrs. J. W. Jones, Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Parks, Mrs. Viola Brodie, Burch Coley, Mrs. Lena
Wise, C. B. Noel, and Mrs. Norwood.
After the meeting those present were served with a light
r^MWt.
FAMILY REUNION—On Christmas day, Mrs. Cora McAdams
had all her children and grandchildren at her home on Glenn
Street for Christmas Dinner. This was the first time the family
had been together for eight years. Everyone had a merry time.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Earsley Autry, and diil-
dren, Patricia and Lois, from Roanoke, Alabama; Robert Mc
Adams from Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
McAdams and children, Doris and ErneiBt, Jr^ tram Raleigh, Mr.
and Mrs. William E. Brooks and Brenda, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Mc
Adams, Jr. and Claudie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson and diil-
dren, Sylvia and Jerry Giles and Miss Christine McAdami) aU of
Durham.
GARDEN CLUB HOLDS MEET—The Lyon Park Rose Gar-
dren Club held its first meeting for the year, Monday evening,
January 12 at 7 o’clock at the Algonquin Club House with Mrs.
Sophronia Green as hostess.
The meeting was called to order by the president and a
beautiful poem was read by Mrs. Thelma Allen pertaining to
flowers as she opened the Garden Gate. A business session was
held during which time reports from various committees were
made. The program committee presented a very nicely outlined
program for the new year and many activities were discussed. A
fellowship hour followed the business session.
Refreshments were served to the following members; Mes-
dames Alice Jones, Josephine Hoskins, Beatrice Roberson, Mattie
R. Canty, Fannie Tapp, Notie J. Curry, Victora Joyner, Sophronia
Green, Pearl Brown, Thelma Allen, Marfarette Burnette, Eliz
abeth Bullock, Flonnie Smith, Mable Freeland, Elnora Smith,
M. W. Webb, Mary Hardy, Elizabeth Heater, and little Joan Mar
tin.
Mrs. Pearl Brown thanked the hostess for such fine hospital
ity. The next meeting will be with Mrs. M. W. Webb, 1200 More
land Avenue.
IMPBOVED—The many friends of Bunnie Atwater are hap
py to learn that he is improving at his home, ^though still con-
Cined to bed. We hope for him continued improvement.
COUPLE ENTERTAINED ON ANNIVERSART—On Thurs
day, January 15, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lyon of 1002 Fourth Street
were entertained on their 27th wedding anniversary by Master
Kenneth Goss of 1003 Third Street at his home. The Lyons were
delightfully surprised when after watching television shows, Mas
ter Goss served them with delicious refreshment. The evening
was greatly enjoyed by all and Master Goss proved to be a charm
ing host.
VISITOBS FROM PHILADELPHIA—Mr. and Mrs. Ira ‘Jack’
Harris of Philadelphia were the recent housegueat of Mr. and
Mrs. J. L. Holloway of Elizabeth Street and Mr. and Mrs. R. C.
George of Dupree Street.
VISITS PARENTS—John Markham, Jr., a member of the
Air Force made a recent visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Markham of Thaxton Avenue.
BIBS. COCKRAN HOSTESS TO CLUB—On Stmday, January
18, the Friendly Circle Club of Saint Mark A. M. E. Zion Church
met with Mrs. Lottie Cockran, 823 Maplewood Avenue. The
meeting was opened with devotionals led by the president, Mrs.
Odessa Alexander. Minutes of the last meeting were read and
sdopted.
After the business session, the hostess served a very delicious
dinner to the following: Miss Eva Satterwhite, Mesdames Sarah
Cameron, Carrie Grant, Odessa Alexander, Annie Thompson,
Florence, Parker, Fannie Green, Louise Frazier, Elizabeth Brown,
Guy Mazyck, Matthew Green and Rev. S. P. Perry. .
Rev. Perry gave some very interesting remarks for the b^
terment of the club. Guy Mazyck thanked the hostess for her
One hospitality. Everyone left declaring Mrs. Cockran a perfect
hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Sarah Cameron, 003
Carrol Street.
LADIES AXILLARY OF AMERICAN LEGION MEETS—The
Ladies Auxiliary 'of the American Legion Weaver Mcl^ean Post,
Unit 175, held their first meeting of the year January 14 at the
Stanford L. Warren Library. A very helpful talk was given by
the president, Mrs. Trumilla Smith on forgetting the past and
looking toward t^ future.
Gifts were exchanged among the members.
Those present were Mesdames Trumilla Smith, Mattie Lee,
Minnie Savage, Rebecca Trapp Banks, Victoria Staten, Naomi
Goldston, Hattie Lee, Servater Evans, Mary Lowe, Trilly Gooch,
Flonnie Rogers, Laura Strayhorn, Alice Burton, Clorena Fleming
and little Gloria Ann Evans.
GARDEN CLUB MEBTS—^e West Durham Garden Blossom
Club held its regular monthly meeting Thursday night, January IS
at the home of Mrs. Margaret Allen on Thaxton Avenue. The
Garden Gate was opened by Gardener Margaret Stephens aft»
which a brief business meeting was held.
At the close of the meeting a delectable menu was served the
following members: Mesdames Carrye Cole, AUene Brown, Per-
celle Markham and Misses Margaret, Ruth and Mary Louise Steph-
VI8IT8 MOTHEB—On Sunday, January 18, Mrs. Mary Slade
Bond of Williamston, N. C. visited her mother, Mrs. Bariasa Slade
who is recuperating at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. P. Satterfield.
“Respect For The Living And Reverence
For The Dead”
AMBULiANCS;,SERVICE FUNERAL DIRECTORS
24 — HOUR SERVICE — 24
DANIELS—Miss Geneva Daniels, age 8, of Bonte Two,
Spring Hoite, died at Dnke Hospital, Jannary 15 after a short
peried •( UlBeesi. Funeral service was held Sunday, Jan. It at
Becky Chapel Baptist Chnreh in Franklin Connty. Interment
was la tke ehmrek te$uetety.
BOLEB—Charlie Boler of 2812 Mnlberry Street, died
Jaaaary If at KMiekerhexer Hospital in New York. Funeral
•wlce was held TBesday, Janoarjr 2* at S'M P. M., from the
New Bethel Baptist Chwch. Interment was in Beediwood
Cemetery.
MBS. MeDADE HONOBED WITH SUBPBISE BIBTHDAY
PABTY—Sunday evening, January 11 at 6 o’clock, the Misses
Lucille and Mary Baines honored Mrs. Lillie McDade with a sur
prise birthday party at their home on Alston Avenue.
The taotae was beautifully decorated with Oladioli, pom poms
and rad and wbite camatians.
The ttavetetion Quartet sang two selections, Mrs. Katie Smith
and J. R. Holmes sang a solo accompanied by T. R. Webber.
After the honored guest recovered from her most startling
■unnrlaa, pictures were made by C. R. StanlwckanA the guests were
lad into the dining room for service of ice creaatt, cake, peanuts and
candy. A beautiful birthday cake decorate the center of the table
with two tall red candles.
Those hewing to make this a real surprise vllere Mrs. Edna
Rogers, Mrs. Mayi>ell McNeil, Mrs. Beatrice Carson, Mrs. Annie
McDade, Mrs. Lucy Cannady, Miss Mary Holloway, Mrs. Laura
Bailey, Mrs. Julia Adkins, Miss Alma Hughes, Mrs. Laura Pumett,
Mrs. Hattie Pruit, Mrs. Flossie Torain, Mrs. Mattie McLaughlin,
Mrs. Pecola Pointer, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Leonard, Mrs. Jessie
{Hoore, Mrs. Eva Southerland and daughter, Virginia, Mrs. Mar
garet Tucker and daughter, Rlchardleen and little Linda, Mr. and
Mrs. James Henry and family, Mrs. Dorsey Smith and Mrs. Lillian
Gilmer. Fun was had by all, especially Mrs. McDade.
STEWABDESS BOARD NUMBER TWO OF m6uNT OLIVE
MEETS—On Friday night, January 16, Mrs. Mary Taylor and Miss
Lula Boldware of Mulberry Street were co-hostesses to Stewardess
Board Number Two of Mount Olive Church. -The meeting was
presided over by the president and After a devotional period a
brief btisiness session held.
During the business session it was decided that the same of
(icers be retained for another year. At the close of Ute meeting a
delectable menu composed of assorted sandwiches, co'coalhut cake,
andy and peanuts was served the following memlwrs: Mesdames
Maggie Thompson, Willie Rogers, Katie McDaniels, Pearlie fiailey,
Letha Jackson, Addie Howie, Miss Ruth Stephens and Rev. J. Z.
8U«-. *
Mrs. BSary Rotierson of Powe Street is visiting relatives in
Washington, D. C.
IMFBOVING—Dr. H. H. Hart, pastor of First Calvary Baptist
Chiurch, is improving nicely at Lincoln Hospital.
RETURNS TO DETROIT—Mrs. Norvel Smith has returned to
tier home in Detroit, Michiga^, after a' two weeks visits to the
Misses Stephens on Powe Street.
CHABIBEBLIN STUDIO HONOB BOLLS^First Honor Roll:
Helen Davis, Claudine Dayne, Ann Humphrey, Evelyn Marshall,
and Patricia Spaulding. Second Honor Roll:: Gwendolyn Andrews,
Betty Goodloe, Carol Ann Morgan, Winnefred McQueei), Gayle
Ray and Charles Stanback.
Mrs. John C. Henderson, who
prior to her marriage on Jan-
uary It was Miss' Evangelya
Anna Vtdal. Mrs. ■endersop
daughter of Mrs. Aane M. and
John Emile Vidal of New Bed
ford, Massachusetts.
Sergeant Henderson is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Henderson
of Fayetteville. Currently serving
with the United States Air Force,
Sergeant Henderson is stationed
at Barksdale Air Force Base,
Shreveport, Louisiana. The don-
ble-ring ceremony took place in
Fayetteville.
DAUGHTEBS OF DOBCAS—The Christmas season brought
much happiness to the memliers of the Daughters of Dorcas Club
as they in turn shared in a large measure in ttie good cheer and
happiness of others. On the evening of December 18, Mrs. Flon-
nie Goodloe’s home was the scene of Christmas festivity. The
beautifully lighted and gaily decorated tree greeted you as you en
tered.
Beneath were the presents that brought delight and strengh-
tened the fine t>ond of fellowship among the memliers.
“Silent Night” was the opening numiier. Devotions continued
with meditations and sweet were the Christmas carols as all lis
tened to them on the record machine, brought for thi'is use by
President Rush.
Some 100 or more cards bearing greetings and good cheer to
many, including the usual ones to sick and bereaved were reported
lent by the club’s cheer card custodian.
What fun and how delightful it was when each person found
out Ayho had placed so useful and beautiful a gift on the tree tor her.
The menu, well, it was "tops” and everyone enjoyed every
thing—but one had to look in on the “Party for the Blind” held on
the evening of January 8 at the W. D. Hill Recreation Center to
see the real spirit of Dorcas in action. Although the evening was
Inclement, cars galore, had been secured under the chairmanship
of Mrs. O. S. Lee and some “crowd to behold” was gathered of
our “sightless” friends who were made merry and given delicious
refreshments.
Mrs. Effie Cotton, chairman and her committee, had snow
white laid tables beautifully trimmed with green centers and a
Irage bouquet of gladtolt, Irindiy furnished by Fiortst Long.
Around these all were seated and was everyone filled! You
should have been there to have witnessed. After the feast, games
were played and songs sung in which all took part with child-like
simplicity!
Mrs. Ethel Hubbard and club members were grateful to Di
rector at W. D. Hill’s, Mrs. Hargroves, for her assistance in mak
ing the fun at games such an enjoyable addition to the evening’s
entertainment.
A number of the Lyon’s Club members were present as was
Miss Daulson and Mrs. Ray Moore, who share so largely in the
activities of the Library Comer for the Blind.
NEW ARRIVAL—Mr. and Mrs. Brooklyn McMillan are the
proud parents of a son born Monday at Lincoln Hospital. Mother
and son are reported as doing nicely. The McMillans also have
) daughter, Ann. Mrs. McMillan is the former Miss Mae Henry
Alston.
HOLDS ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT—The Beta Phi Chapter of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its annual Ladies Night Friday
evening.at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Artis, 129 Masondale
Avenue. It was indeed a gala affair and those who availed them-
lelves for this fellowship were indeed benefitted.
Hubbards, Sr.
Entertain
Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Hubbard,
Sr., were at home to the Daugh
ters of Isis and their husbands
on Sunday, January 11, from 5
to 7 o’clock P. M., at 612 Dupree
Street. Mrs. Hubbard, the Illus
trious Coramandress of Zafa
Court No. 41, was a very charm
ing hostess in honoring the mem
bers of the Court.
The dining rootn table was
beautifully decorated with a lace
cloth and a five-tier cake cover
ed with white icing centered the
table. The top of the cake was
adorned with a minature figure
representing the Goddess of Isis.
The guests were served punch,
cake, nuts, and mints. Daughters
Edna F. White and Marie C Mof-
fit presided over the punch
fctowls at each end of the table.
Daughter Mary H. Pamplin offi
ciated at the guests’ registry.
Approximately 54 attended
the affair and all expressed ap
preciation to Dr. and Mrs. Hub
bard for the splendid hospitality
shown them.
The above seene shows a portion «f the andknee which attended the first New Year’s Caa»cn-
tion sponsored st the White Rock Baptist Church here Sunday, January 11, by the Durham braash «f
the NAACP. The group heard a review of the year’s accomplishments of the organisation, liaiMied
to a roundtable discussion and were introdueed torthe first Negro graduates of the Univerrity of
North Carolina Law School.
Deltas To Stage Jabberwock;
Miss Alveta Hudson Featured
. RALEIGH, N. C.
Raleigh Deltas will stage their
Fourteenth Annual Jabberwock
in Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
March 13. Featured this year
will be* Alveta Hudson, dance
instructor in the Physical Edu
cation Department of North
Carolina College in Durham.
Miss Hudson, nationally
known exponent of the dance,
will be featured along with
several of her troup as a special
attraction between skits. The
skits will t>e limited to six and
will be presented by local civic
and social organizations on a
competitive basis.
The program wUl be in the
form of a TV variety show. Each
participating organization will
interpret a popular song in what
ever way it chooses and the ones
judged best will receive prizes.
The Queen of the Jabberwock
will be crowned again this year
and the young lady receiving
this coveted title will occupy
an important spot on the pro
gram. "
Panama Bright and his Or
chestra from Durham will fur
nish instrun^ental music for the
Jabberwock program and will
play for a benefit dance which
will follow the skits. Proceeds
Also attending the affair were
three Daughters and their hus
bands from Ralei^.
from the night’s performance
will be used~to augment scholas-
ships and for charity activities.
Spearheading the 1953 J^b-
berwock Extravaganza are Dr.
Catherine Middleton and Mrs.
Floreiss A. Turner as co-d»aIr-
men. Heading sub-committees
are Wilmoth Carter, Programs;
Mrs. Victoria Moore, Tickets;
Mrs. Harveleigh White, Queen
contestants; Josephine Jervay,
Skits; Mrs. Mary Culler, Pro
gram Advertising; Doris Malone,
Backstage; and Mrs. Rosalie
Williams, Publicity.
■a=eatagriwrftriwt-ieat-
GLANCING AT THE
GIRL SCOUTS
Hi Girl Scouts
BY WILHELMINIA MOBBISON
**LUUe Old Mother Weleomet You**
Saint Joseph A. M. E, Church
Reverend D. A. Johnston, Pastor
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, IflSa
9:30 A. M.
Sunday School
W, G. Rhodes, Supt.
11:00 A. M.—Sermon; High Sowing The Pastor
6:00 P. M.
A. C. E. Lxaoue
Winfred Martin, President
7:00 P. M.—The C. I. C. Club Will Render A Program
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Scarborough and Hargett
FUNERAL
DIRECTORS
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BROWN—Miss Dorothy Brown of Route 2, Durham died at
Lincoln Hospital, January 15. Funeral service was held, Sunday
January 18 from Cain’s Chapel. Interment was in the Ohurdi
Cemetery. "
MAKINS—Joel Makins of HllUboro died at Lincoln Hospital,
January 16. Funeral service was held Wednesday, January 21 at
Diekerson Chapel Church. Interment was in the Chnreh Cem
etery.
JACKSON—Albert Jackson died in Braoklyn, New York Jan
uary IS. Final rites were held Monday, January 19. Intenneat
was in Beechwood Cemetery.
MUBFHY—Frank Murphy of Stephen Street, died in a train
accident January 16. Interment was in Bnrgaw, North Carolina.
LUNSFOBD—Willie Lunsford died January 16. Funeral was
held Tuesday, January 20 from Clegg’s Chapel Church in Penan
County. Interment was in the Church cemetery.
LYONS—Gordie Lyons of 408 Macon Street, died at Dnke
Qospital, Saturday, January 17. Funeral service were lield at the
Northside Baptist Church, Thursday," January 22. Interment waa
In the church cemetery.
SBUTH—James Smith of the Old Chap£t Hill Boad, died Jan
uary 18. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
DAVIS—Baby Robert Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dav
is of 904 Tancey Street, died January 18. Interment was in Beech-
wood Cemetery.
Are you alive at>d alert? Now is
the time to make your troop one
of the best.
International Friendship Week
is just around the corner. Your
troop can plan its own little pro
ject for this world-wide oc
casion. Put on your thinking
caps. Learn of^what Girl Scouts
are doing all the world.
Rememtier the Girl Scouts’
birthday is March 13th.. All
birthdays can l>e made enjoy
able.
Hats off to Troop 187 lead
by Misses* Ruth Thompson and
Clarice Thorpe, who are both
sophomores at the Norjh Caro
lina College at Durham. Mrs.
Lula Booker, Field Executive for
the Julia Warren Girl Scouts,
performed the Investure Cere
mony for 20 girls of this troop.
Now that you are Tenderfoot
Scouts, work on your Badges,^
you might become a First Class
or Second Class Scout.
A WORD TO THE LEADERS
Congratulations Mesdames
Gladys Dawkins, Pearl Grigsby,
I. M. Harden and Miss Annie
Lee Cobb upon receiving five-
year pins as scout leaders.
The Julia Warren Leaders
Meeting will l>e held on Monday,
February 2 at 7:30 p.m., at the
Stanford L. Warren Library.
Please be present.
" If you have any scout news
call 5-0643 after 6 P. M. This
is a weekly column, please sup
port it. .
So long until next week.
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Saint John
Baptist Church
THIRD STREET
WALLTOWN
REV. L. 1C. €KX)€«
Pofltor
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1953
9:30 A. M.
Sunday School.
Ebenezer Baptist
Church
1410 GLENN STREET
REV J. A. BROWN, Poator
SUNDAY, JAN. 25, 1953
9:30 A. m; Sunday School
W. W. Barbek, Supt.
11:00 A. M.—Sermon Pastob
6:00 P. M Baptist Trainino Umoii
Miss Mattie Markham, President
SUNDAY NURSERY, Miss Ella J. Lonq, Supervisor*
7:30 P. M.—SiRiiCoir - Pastor
Admire Jomu, Supt.
11:00 A. M.—Sermon Pastor
6:30 P. M Baptist Training Union
7:30 P. M.—Sermon Pastor
Miss Mart Justice, Ii^vm Woods, Organists
“A FRIENDLY CHURCH"
White Rock Baptist Church
MILES MARK FISHER PASTOR
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1953
8:45 A. M.—Call To Worship EUectronics
9:30 A. M.—Sunday School Lesson: "Christian Hum
ility und Forgiveness” Matthew 18. ,
Prof. J. M. Schooler, Superintendent
11:00 A. M.—Sermon Rev. Nathaniel Gaylord
Shaw University
Senior, Choir, Mrs. V. W. Alston, Directress
Young People’s Choir, Mesdames Morrison
and Parker, Directing
6; 30 P. M.—B; T. U.
J. L. Lassiter, Director
7j^30 P. M.—Ordination Service for E. J. Colay,
Deacon.
^ “The Office of a Deacon” — The Pastor
District Reports
Gospel Chorus, Miss Leana Roberson, Directress
First Calvary Baptist Church
ReTerend H. H. Hart, Pmtor
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 1953
9:30 A. M.
Richard James, Supt.
Sunday School
ll:fl0 A. M.—Sermon
MUSIC..
PAflTOB
SENIOR CHOm
.Miss Mary L. Stcphen, Organist
6:00 P. M. Training Union
Richak) WiLLiAMS,..President
7:30 P. M.—Sermon.
Mount Vernon
Baptist Church
REV. E. T. BROWNE
Pottor
SUNDAY, JAN. 25. 19S3
9:30 A. M.
PAflTOB
Clyde RicBARiisoN, Supt
Sunday School,
11:00 A. M.—Sermon
PAsroa
6:30 P. M — TRAiNiNa Uianr
Sabjeet; Can We Cenvinee Lost Millions ’Rut God
Loves Tilem?
Text: Lvke 6;27-3S
Miss Lyda 'Vanhook, Director
7:30 P. M.
uimc
Mrs. R. S. McCollum, Organist
Gospel Sinflsn
Wilmington. N. C
SENIOR CHOIR NO. OKI