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v KIN AND\XHJSJ>rt5, all descendants of the late Hardy and Ethel SmallsoTChesteri South Carolina, gathered last Mother’s Day on the occasion of their 19th Annual Family y Reunion at the home of Mr. and Mn. Mason Witherspoon on Woodvale Avenue. Approximately 60 members of the clan attended the one day of festivities. PHOTO BY PEELER REST HOME RESIDENTS from Aery's Nursing Home disembark from cars in front of Georgia's Restaurant where members of Alpha Kappa Sorority treated them to a lovely dinner last Saturday on the eve of Mother's Day. Ap proximately 70 sorority members and their mothers joined the senior c It liens to make It a happy and memorable occasion. Smalls Family Celebrates 19th Reunion The 19th Annual Reunion of the Smalls Family, traditionally held on Mother’s Day, took place last Sunday at the home of Mason and Refula Witherspoon at 412 Woodvale Ave. beginning at its customary 1 o'clock p.m. time. The descendants of the late Hardy aiid Ethel Smalls, natives of Chester, South Carolina, and their one surviving aunt, Mrs. Virgil Lowery, began the one-day affair according to a custom established 19 years ago with one hour of special religious devotions led this year by Mrs. Claudia Smalls of Winston-Salem. ' During the course of special program, Mrs. Laura Johnson, originator of the idea in 1954, >. related the history of the Smalls Family Reunion I to approximately 60 members of the clan and their friends. The Reunion, held for the last two years in Charlotte, had previously been held during the past 17 years in Washington, D.C. at the home of Mrs. Laura Johnson, the youngest sister, or the home of their brother. Rev. Albert D. Smalls. The 7 living children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Smalls in attendance for the reunion were; Reverend Albert D. Smalls, Washington; D.C., Claudia Smalls, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Mancil Smalls, Rock Hill, S.C.; Refula Witherspoon, Charlotte, N.C.; Walter Smalls, Greensboro, N.C.; Mayfield Smalls, Greensboro, N.C.;- and Mrs. Laura Johnsoh^Washington, D.C. A host of children and cousins were on hand for the program, feast and festivities which lasted until , according to Mrs. Johnson fcrho concluded by saying, “Oh Yes! We had a good time and plan to continue the reunion from now on with the help of our children and our children’s children.’f Miss Wise Among 235 Graduates *» «■ Miss Dorothy Lee Wise, a biology major, was among the 235 seniors who were awarded degrees at the 96th Com mencement Exercises held by Fayetteville State Universiity last Sunday. An overflow crowd at the Cumberland County Memorial Auditoriuih head Dr. Harold Delaney, vice president, student Services and Special Programs at the University of North Carolina, deliver the principal address. \ MRS. ODESSA ALEXANDER 1 ...Community Worker Charlotte Woman Named To Board a . Mrs. Odessa Alexander has been WUw p--^eni nf . Directors of the National Committee on Household Employment of Washington irried to the Rev W.M. ander, pastor of Shiloh list Church and the mother of two daughters,"Mrs. Alexander is a graduate of Ridgeveiw High School in Hickory and the Apex College of Cosmetology in Richmond, Va. Additionally, she has _recieved a Certificate of merit from Johnson C. Smith University as a Parliamentarian. Mrs Alexander serves as a ' register In Precinct 12 member of the Charlotte v Board of Directors of QIC; The Tiuge crowd pictured ir iis birds-eye view ol AROWINDS helped the new leme park to its seventh onsecutive two-day at ■ndance record in its seventh 'eekend of operation And surveys indicate uic m wim.ii a nuAinai y ut v/lv, and the Woman’s Council Advisory Board of WSOC-TV. She is also the president of Vthe Missionary Department of Shiloh Baptist Church and k holds'll Life Membership in the Lott Carey Convention of (he USA. and chairman of the Baptist Minister's Wives of North Carolina. Mrs Alexander has served as the past chairman of the Personnel Committee of Domestics United. Inc., president of the Queen City Chapter of Household Technicians of America and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Committee on Household Employment. Keep your out-of-town friends informed on what’s happening in Charlotte by sending them a copy of the Ciarlotte Post each week A year’s subscription costs onlv >5.20.___ I Cont. From P. I) developed a viable scholar ship program, which has since netted nearly $300,000 for the University. A nati*e-of Greenville, N.C Barnhill was graduated from A&T in 1938 He began hi* career as a public school teacher in Pitt County but h« shifted to the field of public AN AERIAL VIEW of the beautiful scenery at Carowtnds residents of virtually every county in North and South Carolina have visited the park well before the start of the daily summer season. ‘‘We were convinced a major recreational facility like CAROWINDS was needed for the Carolinas,” said CAROWINDS President E. Pat Hall, “It's certainly graifying to know now that our estimates were correct.” More than 45,000 guests visited the park on May 12 and 13, coming, from points in every corner of the Carolinas. Although surveys show tourists from 20 states have visited the park already, they indicate the great majority are Carolinians who are en thusiastic about the home grown flavor of the Park, The 340-foot Skytower and the show in the 1,000-seat Magic Theather continue to be the leading attractions, Carolinians appear to identify especially with the ^Country •Gospel Sing, the Frontier Troubadours. Indian dancers Barnhills Wins A&T Award health in 1949 Barnhill holds the master's degree in public health from North Carolina Central. He has studied in the graduate school of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Barnhill is married to the former Lois Clay. They have two children. Booth Available For Lease For Experienced, Licensed Beautician. Must Have Own Followers. First Class Shop In Good Location. Ample Parking Facilities. Apply In Person. Between • a.m. And 7 p .m. Ask For Mrs. Jordan , Tenas House Of Charm 1315 Beatties Ford Road : -r, • • », Include* the 400-pa*»enger rlverboat, the 340-foot skytower. Carowinds Is Big Hit With Carolinians I and the care devoted to park landscaping and cleanliness. CAROWINDS, located on Interstate 77 miday between Charlotte, N.C. and Rock Hill, S.C., begins daily operation on June 2. | Rev. Jet** jacK»nn SORORITY MEMBERS GETTING ACQUAINTED with elderly guests at last Saturday’s diner at Qenrgta'a Restaurant before being served. Miss Deloria Davison, right, and sister, Marie 8teele, occupy table aith their mother, back to camera, and resident af Aery’s Nursing Home. Mrs. William White, center, and AKA President. Rath Dargans, standing left rear, were present for the Joyous occaSsion. PHOTO BY PEELER DINNER. Mrs. C.W. Williams, seated, third from left, chats with Mrs. Levi prior to dining with elderly nursing home residents and mothers. Also on hand for the occastioa were Mr*. Aimed* Rlppy, Mrs. Malltn*. Mrs. Janie Hemplll, and Mr*. Dorothy Asbury. PHOTO BY PEELER t • r , FOR INFORMATION FOR AND ABOUT THE PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY, READ THE CHARLOTTE POST EACH WEEK, _ Saint Paul Baptist Church ' City Wide" CRUSADE FOR CHRIST MAT 20-25, 1972 Rev. Jesse Jackson May 20th, 6 pm Charlotte Park Center President ef Operation Push Chicago, Illinois Dr. Robert "Bob" Wilton May 21*25, 7 pm St. Paul Baptist Church P.W. DRUMMOND, PASTOR 1401 N. Allen St. Fatter ef the Fa meat end Historic Saint John Baptist Church Dalles, Texas Come as you Are! I
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