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Lunacs npcutM! • By Bob Johnson KENTUCKY FUN...Last weekend the Mid Eastern Regional Basketball Tournament was held in Lexington, Kentucky, amid all the usual* tournament hoopla. Imagine if you will, sitting in a bar in Lexington watching the game between Univer sity of North Carolina and Kentucky on T.V. among a number of Kentucky partisans. Your cheers are caught in your thoat, because you don’t want to antagonize the Kentuckians, especially when UNC went in front by 15 points. Whhat would you do? Well, Otis McClurkin ventured to that city during the tournament and found himself in that very predicament. He just put a broad smile on his face, finish ed his drink and left. " UNFORTUNATE HAPPENING..Chris tine Osborne of 9300 Mis enheimer Rd. was in an automobile accident last Saturday morning, «-»vw vviunuu while visiting her sister, 0n Beatties Ford Road. Fortunately, the lovely lady wasn’t hurt too seriously and is recovering nicely at her home. TEA TIME.. .Sunday, March 27 should be marked on your calendar in red. This day among other things is the day for you to enjoy an evening with “The Extraordinaires.” TKe~Ex traordinaires Social Club, lead by their Presi dent Charles Foster, are sponsoring a sip and snack function at the Elk’s Lodge on Tuckasee gee Road. This unusual Tea will last from 4 p.m. til 11 p.m., and will feature a lot of goodies; music, food, beverages and titillating conversa tion. Come out and join such folks like Otis and Priscilla Barnett, Earl and Johnnie Mae Brown, Steve and Edwina Hayes, Mutch and Carolyn Evans, Melvin and Emmaline White, Charles and Jackie Cox along with other members of this group, in what has all the earmarks for a fantastic evening. NIGHT TIME FUN...“The Window” an adult lounge located on the corner of Mint and Third Streets will have a sure fire act in therfe tMs Friday night. Bill Brown, the very friendly owner, has acquired the services of the beautiful voice of Virginia Massey and “Spirit Feels,” featuring Tony Cooper on drums, Donald (Cannonball) McClure on horns, Bobby Donaldson on guitar, and Gerard Benson on bass. The show starts at 9 p.m. and ends around 1:30 a.m. The Big Apple Lounge on Beatties Ford Road features disco’s on Friday and Saturday nights. uaruiyn imman, aanara unapman, uyntma Banks, James Thompson, Harriette Mackey, George Thompson, and Herb Riley were just a few of the people seen really getting off Big Apple style. “Universe,” a local music aggregation featur ing Juici Carter, Purvis (Tank) Lee, Lucy Martin, John Towler, Allen Vann and Chip Howell put one heck of a show at the Apple last Tuesday night, and hopefully it can be a continuous thing. NATIONAL GUARD FUNCTION...The Parent 78’ Club of Charlotte sponsored a dance at the National Guard Armory last Saturday night. Some of the guests included Mr. ana Mrs. Thomas Dewalt, Mary Satterfield, Lionel Ford, Betty Dewalt, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ratliff, Walter Dewalt, David Small, Thelma Thacker, Zebria Neal, Betty White, Sandra Davis and Margaret Harris. FASHION SHOW...Cosmotologist Chapter 4 presented a spring extravaganza entitled “April In Paris” last Sunday night at the Radisson Plaza Hotel. The show featured hair and fashion designs done in disco style. fancy I hat, Mr. G s, Bad Man, Jays Men Shop, The Style Setter and other clothing stores provided the wear for the very mobile manne quins. These show stoppers came with names like Deborah Johnson, Helen Lewis, Betty Alsbrook, Ann Morrison, Calvin Miller, Randy Jenkins, Terry Straite, Jaren McCombs, Ter merrian Straite, Altavia Miller, Valerie Brown, and Rena Stevens. The very successful fashion parade was attended by many people, a lot of them looked like fashion models themselves. Among the guest were: Margaret Rhynes, Clara Jackson, Deborah Mayfield, Beverly Holmes, Evelyn Caldwell, Dan McLaurin, Nor mesa Morrison, Sarah Boyd, Nona Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison, Calvin Moragne, Charles Montgomery, Isabelle Dorsey, Evela Mae Moore, JoWanda Rhynes, Ola Mae Pratt, Ivey Walker, Preston Holmes, William Cassidy, Oraphelia Williams, Doris Massey, Delores Woods, Shirley Moore, Hattie Ardrey, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Robinson, Stephanie McCoy, James Blackmon, Judy Polk, Evelyn Howie, Mr. and Mrs Bill McCombs, M r. and Mrs. Jimmy Dodd, Verda Kelly, Vernal Osborne, Carolyn Stafford, and Shenetta Reid T For 1977Debutantes Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Sponsors Charm Session By Deobrah Gates Post Staff Writer The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated spon sored a recent Make up Charm Session for their 1977 Debutantes, in the Special Events Room of the uptown Belk store. Ms. Gwen England, a repre sentative of the Flori Roberts Cosmetic Company, conduct ed the session with the assis tance of Fldri Roberts sales ladies from Belk Uptown, Eastland and Southpark. In phase one of a three phase presentation, Ms. Eng land dealth with deportment becoming to a debutnate. She emphasised the improtance of l correct behavior and dress in varying situations. During this phase she also instructed the girls in the fine points of seeking a job. Some of the key points were, to act and dress as if they already had the job, and to visit personnel directors before 12 o'clock. Phase two was devoted to the importance of keeping oneself healthy. Good groom - ing in relation to the total person and personality were emphasized by the consultant. Ms. England explained what is necessary for good skin care and what is optional. She said , Lem Long Jr. To Sponsor Trip To Paradise Island In memory of his son Lem Long III, Lem Long Jr. of 2312 Beatties Ford Road is spon soring a trip to Paradise Is land, Nassau from July 7 through ip. The trip which is opened to the public, may be taken advantage of for $255.45 which will include round trip air' transportation by Eastern Air lines, transfers to and from the airport in Nassau, maid service, all Uses and tips, and escorts sponsored by Mr. Tra vel. A $50 deposit must be made . as soon as possible if you are , interested^} tr%yeling (o.Itp-^ sau. ATefnnd -is possible if you cancel your reservation 45 days prior to the date of departure. The balance is due on or before May 15. Anyone needing more infor mation concerning the trip may call Mr. Travel, 527-1307. Warning Sirens Will Sound Friday At Noon The Civil Preparedness pu blic warning sirens will be sounded on Friday, March 25, at 12 noon, for the purpose of determining whether or not equipment is in working or der. _ ;l A man like this is hard to find That’s why ALVIN GREEN | works for Metropolitan Life!' ...annd why his performance!1 in 1978 has earned him a place 1 as a member of Metropoli-1 tan’s President’s Conference. I; This honor goes only to men I < and wpnnen. in the. United! States and Canada who com- ! pile outstanding records...not ! only for salesmanship, but !, also for showing a practical ! and creative concern for the ! people they serve. !1 MR. GREEN is a true profes- I, sional, working with families ! and businesses to plan and ! service the insurance pro- ! grams they need and are able ! to afford. If he can do this well for ! others, he can do it for you. ! He’s easy to reach. All you ! have to do is call. ! BLACK JOURNAL - Artwork dramatically depicting each segment of this season’s Black Journal TV series gets an approving review from, left to right, Sam Hall, manager, communications programs for Pepsi-Cola Company ; Sheryl Parker, associate producer of Black Journal; and Tony Brown, executive producer ana noat of the popular program. Black Journal, longest running TV series that deals with Black Public Affairs, is being underwritten for the second year by Pepsi Cola Company. Black Journal can be seen locally on WTVI, Channel 42. that cleansing, freshening and moisturizing are necessities, while make up is an acces sory. She stressed the fact that values, manners and taste can carry a person farther than anything else. During phase three of the charm session the girls were actually allowed to experi ment with the make up. Each girl was directed to the proper necessities and accessories for her skin quality and shade. They were given individual aid by the consultant and members of the Belt comme tic staff, in choosing and ap plying make up. At the end of each session, each young lady received a free gift, courtesy of Belk of Charlotte and the Flori Ro berts Company. In addition, six lucky young ladies were awarded door prises. Before leaving the session, each girl modeled in prepara tion for the Luncheon Fashion Show to be held Saturday, March 28, at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and the ball sche duled for Firday April 1, at the Park Center. This beautiful charm ses sion was coordinated by a special committee for the de butantes charm clinics and chaired by Lois Byers. The officers were Rogerline Lee, President; Juanita Crag head, Vice President; Grace Atkinson, Recording Secre tary; Janice Crowder, Cor responding Secretary; and Lucielle Batts, Treasurer. Read the Charlotte Post Each Week. It’s your best source of news about the people you know. JNew Tailor Shop Opens Bilal's Body Creation, Black tailor shop at 1518 Bo ties Ford Road, opened t cently for business undo- b management of Abdul-R heem Bilal, also the shof owner. "This could be the landmai for black manufacturing," { lal said, "a time for Blacks get involved in the mai stream of business " Bilal's Body Creatioi will be fitting Blacks to the body ’s contour and costing less than one third the origin cost. _ __ According to Bilal, moi clothes on this country's ma ket are made in foreign corn tries and are not made to f Blacks. However, at Bilal Body Creations, Bilal pn mises to fit men, women an children no matter what thei size, to their own taste. Bilal said he makes a clothes in his shop, therefor they are designed so man alteratioins can be made easi ly. "I’m frustrated and trio at seeing the same clothe year in and year out, anothe man's idea where we have ml choice in the clothes,” Bila said. Bilal’s Body Creations, whi tries to be "lower than anyoni else in town,” has store hour from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon day through Saturday. Ah in Green P.6. Box 1S764 | 527 0630 Office I Home J OMedopoitan j Where the Mure is now ' MMrooodtw LM Mmm Vwt.N V • The tremendous acceptance of the 1977Cadillac and what it could mean to you ! Figures show the 1977 Cadillac is far and. away' the most successful. new car in Cadillac history. The question is: Why? Why have so many Americans chosen to own what we proudly call the next generation of the luxury car.. .Coupe deVille, Sedan deVille and Fleetwood Brougham? Here are some of the reasons: All the luxury and then some. It’s every inch a Cadillac. With all the luxury, security and elegance you expect. And more. More efficient use of space than in 1976...more convenience... more maneuverability in city traffic. It's a lively generation of luxury. Agile. With pickup —responsive performance that could surprise you. Cadillac service. Your Cadillac dealer is equipped and committed to treating you like a Cadillac owner. Advanced engineering. We used many Seville design concepts—taking advantage of some of the world's foremost automotive technology. Added protection for your investment. Including extensive use of such corrosion-fighting materials as Zincrometal* panels and bimetal (stainless steel on aluminum) moldings. The bottom line. In two of the most meaningful measurements of a car—resale value and repeat owner ship—Cadillac consistently leads all U.S. luxury car makes. But to fully understand its acceptance, you have to drive a 1977 Cadillac. Your Cadillac dealer would be delighted to arrange it. Leave it to Cadillac to lead the way.
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