ΠΜΜ By Bob Johnson REUNION FUN...Mr. and Mrs. Johnny J. Young Senior hosted their 2nd annual family reunion at their home recently. Family mem bers from New York, Newark, N.J., and all parts of South and North Carolina were present. The Young's live at 512 Franklin Ave. POLITICAL FUNC TION...Robert (Bob) Walton, a very person able young minister and a Democratic candidate for the Mecklenburg County Commission was the honoree at a func tion held at the Sheraton Motor Inn on McDowell Street last Thursday. Sponsors for the event were Jim Babb, Harvey Ganttv_Dr. Wilbert Greenfield, and Kathryn Crosby. The program for the evening consisted of poetry reading by T.J. Reddy, songs by Purvis Lee, and excerpts from the play "Purlie Victorious" presented by Front Page Productions and featuring Josephine Black, Scheryl Gant, H. Marie Smith, T. Michael Moore and Larry Hardin. A mini fashion show was also presented. Some of the participants included Phil Berry, A1 Midgett, Herman Waddell, Marshall Smith, Willie Walker, James Walton, "Porgie" Wal lace, William Hill, Herbert Anthony, Dr. and Mrs. Raleigh Bynum, Rosie Grier, Bill Cunning ham, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dew, Mr. and Mrs. G.P. Johnson, Juanita Huntley, Sybil Scott and Bernice Grier. ROCK ENTERTAINMENT...Quinton Perry and Taurus Production are going to have to set up offices in Charlotte if they continue to produce big money making shows like they've done this summer. Right on the heels of the Carolina Jam, brother Perry and company put together a package featuring Earth, Wind and Fire, Ram sey Lewis and the Emotions. The date chosen for this auspicious concert was July 24, time 8 p.m., and place Charlotte's big dome, The Coliseum. Fantastic is a mild way to put the traffic mess, the jubilant crowd, the dynamic performance, and I'm sure the trip to Perry's favorite bank. Among the people that^agejthaf frfcrosible W^p;,MJtfg3,rfit Afln Jerry Hudson, James Cutnbertson, Dorothy Burgess, Vanessa Evans, John Brown, Carlos Powers, Stephanie Massey, Wyatt Chase, Ervin McKinley, Howard Staton, Delores Worthy, Melvin Rosin, Belinda Bruce, Charlette Mcln tyre, Julius, Vinson, Tommy Ferguson, Wilhe mina Hemphill, Charles Morley, Raymond Mason, Michael Hill, Sheldon Shipman, Mary Rivens, Keith McCoy, Angela Massey, Sabrina Johnson, Rene Boyd, Janice Borino, Ronnie Ashford, David Leeper, Dusty Boyd, Shirley Morgan, Hazel Walker, Scott Crawford, William Dunston, Noms Dae, Paul Hemphill, Melvin Walton, Russell Davis, Bobby Gates, Shasta Montgomery, Johnny Outlaw, Lewis Jones, Carl Johnson, Terry Grier, Jo-Ann Johnson, Troy Coleman, Sylvia Johnson, Doris Crawford, Annie Marie Straine, Thomas Rorie and Patrick Hosley. BASEBALL TRIP...Part of my weekend acti vities included a trip to Harding High School's baseball field to witness a rival contest between the Charlotte Hawks and the Morris Field Rangers. I must admit that everything about the game was exciting, especially the bottom half of the 9th when Randy Falls hit a grand slam .lomerun to tie the score at 5, which consequently led to the Rangers victory. Some of the people responsible for the joyful noise that rang in my ears were Larry Reid, Leroy Herron, Jerry Nance, Annie Mae Davis, Harry Evans, Lorraine Falls, Buster Alexander, Rudy Pettice, Murphy and Ruby Morris, L.C. and Carolyn Smith who entertained the victors at their lovely home after the game, Eddie Ingram, George Williams, Ronald Foster, David Ray, Clifton Stowe, Annie Murphy, Calvin Story, Peggy Grier, Amanda Williams, Robert Spence, Ruby Hemphill, Woodrow Thompson, Samuel Byrum, Nancy Manning, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clawson. C.B. HAPPENINGS...The C.B. Club owned and operated by the Knights of Charlotte was the scene of some real pariy happenings last weekend. The club located 3112 North Davidson Street rocked Saturdav night, July 24 to the tune of a big tea, sponsored by the Knights boastin M.di CB names as Queen City Skin Man, Triple L, Bo-Cat, Service Man, Gas Man, Black Knight, Baby Cobra, Old Buck, Mud-Man, Jungje Boy, Green Gene, Howlin Wolf, Rag Man, Mongoose, Mr. Clean, and Red Baron. These dudes with the help of a rock group called Butternut entertained Ben Chambers, Shirley Blackmon, Barbara Cureton, Mildred Boss, Eligie McLloyd, Bobby Heath, Jerry Howard, Carrie Cureton, Clara Ford, Patricia Brooks, Gladys McLean, Foster Hun ter. Annie Herron, Nathaniel Forte and many others all night long. MRS. LEON HADLEY ...The former Miss Gwen Lawrence Miss Gwen Lawrence Is Bride Of Leon Hadley July 17th marked a day of splendor in the lives of Owen ΓύLawrence) Hadley and Leon ΰ Hadley when they took their nuptial vows in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kobert Patter son of 553 Huntsmore Drive in Charlotte. Rev. Webster Lytle of Hickory, North Carolina performed the ceremony. A wedding reception immediate ly followed. The former Gwen Lawrence is a native of Londell. North Carolina. She attended Kings College, where she met her husband. After her graduation from Kings in 1974, she be came employed by Traveler's Insurance Company as a claims processor. Mrs. Had· ley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lawrence of Lon dell. North Carolina. The groom attended Kings College and Central Piedmont Community College. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. K.T. Wyatt of Robbins, North Caro lina. who is presently employ ed as a stock clerk at the Federal Reserve Bank in Charlotte. After a quick honeymoon in the North Carolina mountains near Asheville, the couple re turned to Charlotte where they now reside at 531-D Colony Aid Street. Alpha Alphas fcjitertain Fiettes The members of Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Pi Chi Soro rity, Inc. entertained the Piet ies of Theta Omega Chapter of Lexington, N.C. here last week. Mrs. Carolyn Gibson served as hostess for the occasion at their lovely home at 56()l Cher rycrest Lane. In addition to the honored guçsts, the organization heard reports from Mrs. M able Dy kes, chairman of the Rush Committee, Mrs. Mable Ree der, chairman of the Carna tion Girl committee, and from Mrs. Hallie Zanders, the cor respondence secretary. Piettes attending the meet ing were Ms. Lizzetta Young, Ms. Patsy Lattimore, Ms. Co lumbia Nixon, Ms. Betsy J. Calhoune, Ms Geneva Gil christ and Ms. Rebecca Gil-i christ. Alpha Alpha members in attendance were Ms. Virginia Stepheau, president; Ms. Ro berta Lyles. Ms. Reeder, Ms. Marie Adams. Ms rivrf» Johnson. Ms. Zanders. Ms.Dy kes, Ms. Margaret Harris, Ms. Doreatha Davis, Ms. Sadie Griggs, Ms Ethel McDowell, Ms. Margaret Johnson. Ms. Lucille W'itherspoon, Ms.Bill ye Roper, Ms. Ethelye Hay nes, Ms. Lula Mae Brown and Ms. Ruth Johnson. — Births — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cherry 451 Basin St....A boy Mr. and Mrs. David Walker 2220 Holly St....A girl I - - Ms. Mattie Grisby Heads Epicureans The Silver Anniversary of National Epicureans. Incor porated. hosted by the Dan ville, Virginia Chapter and held at the Hyatt House, Win ston-Salem, North Carolina, attracted 171 delegates and their husbands. The theme of the activities was "Reflec tions: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Approximately 500 guests attended the Silver Ball on Friday night at the Benton Convention Center Breakfast was served after the dance. At the Saturday afternoon business session the following officers were elected to serve a two year term. The newly elected National President is Mrs. Donald D. Grigsby (Mat tie Solice) of the Charlotte Chapter Mrs. Ramon (Rheba T.) Smithea of the New York City Chapter was elected Vice President. Other officers are Mrs. Charles (Erma Β ) Tho mas. Recording Secretary, of the columbus. Ohio Chapter. Mrs. Conway (Anne) Mitter, Corresponding Secretary, of the Norfolk, Va. Chapter. Mrs. Warren (Jean P.l Ro gers. Treasurer, of the Peters burg, Va Chapter; Mrs. Wal ter (Esther) Randolph, Par liamentarian, of the Rich mond. Va. Chapter; and Mrs. William (Bettye) Morton, Journalist, of Baltimore, Md Chapter. Special tributes were paid at the closed Bicentennial Dance held on Saturday night in the Hyatt House Regency Room. Recognition was given to th Founders from Richmond, Va who first organized a club in UNCC Ranks Among Southeast's Top 10 Schools For the second year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte has ranked in the top 10 schools in the Southeast for the performance of its student branch of the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers. There are 54 such branches in UNCC's region. The UNCC branch was selected on the basis of an annual report, membership efforts, and par ticipation in a paper competi tion. 1 Mrs. Mattie Grisby .Elected to serve 2 years 1944 and selected the nami Epicureans and the theme "Eat. Drink, and Be Merry.' The organization flourishec and as its members moved tc other parts of the country, new chapters were formed. In 1952 a charter was issued by the State of Virginia and National Epicureans. 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