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1 THE INFORMER, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1939
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CHICAGO.—(ANP)—Oscar DePriest, GOP stalwart and years
ago hend of the Negro forces, William Hale Thompson organiza-
tion, last Tuesday was reported as included in a list of prominent
Chicage Republicans who are supporting Representative Hamilton
Fish of New York for the GOP presidential nomination.
DePriest made local political history in 1915, when he was
elected the first Negro alderman to
kit in city council and in 1929 he
. became a national figure when elect-
ed the first, Negro in 25 years to
be a congressman. ,
Representative Fish came here for
a debate at Northwestern universi-
. ty’s Thorne Hall with Norman
. Thomas, Socialist leader. During the
afternoon the New Yorker held a
conference st Hotel LaSalle with
several GOP leaders, including De-
Priest, Judge H. Klarkowski, Robert
S. E. Browne, and James W. Breen,
14th Ward committeeman.
> A resolution, adopted by the group
lave these reasons for supporting
Fish: His 20 years of experience;
his fight against entangling al-
liances;” his fight against repeal of
the arms embargo. His fight for a
national war referendum, his record
on legislation, including the pro-
tective tariff and his war record.
I.L.A. Conducts
Program For
Houston C. Of C.
ENTERTAINS FATHER WITH /
DINNER PARTY
Mr. and Mrs. Roach and Mr. and
Mrs. Williams of 3209 Melba, enter-
tained their father, Aaron Patton of
Crockett, with a unique birthday
dinner party Sunday evening. De-
cember 17.
The lovely Irish linen laid table
held the deliciously prepared tur-
key with all the tasty delicacies.
The hostess was assisted by her
two sisters, Mary and Valeree.
Mr. Patton received many gifts.
MRS. A. M. ARMSTEAD
ENTERTAINS SATURDAY
Mrs. A. M. Armstead, 2317% Me-
Ilhenny avenue, entertained Mrs.
Nancy Joshua with a surprise
party at her home Saturday cve-
ning.
The hostess, assisted by Mrs. Eva
Thompson, Mrs. W. B. 'Coleman and
“Mrs. M. G. Kuykendall .served a
very delicious repast.
Those enjoying the hospitality
were Mesdames Clara Randolph, E.
M. Joshua, Mattie Nelson, Luvenia
Wilson., Martha Warren, Waddie
Bankherd, Addie Coleman, Mary
Koller, J. F. Palms; Messrs Wash
HONORED ON BIRTHDAY :
The home of Mr. and Mrs. wil-
liam Robinson was the scene of "
very pretty setting when they jointly
honored their daughters. Miser
Alice V. Como and Helen V. Rob-
inson, with a birthday party, Sat-
urday night, December 10.
Miss Como acted as hostess and
Mins Robinson had charge of the
guest book. The guests enjoyed
playing games and dancing, after
which they were served a detectable
repast.
Among the guests, who were
mostly Wheatleyites, were: Misses
Helen V. Robinson, Mary Payton,
Yvonne Agullard, Maudry B. Lewis,
Albertha Lewis, Carrie Winn, Mary
Blanche Wino, Estella V. Flakes,
Annie Mae, Betty Jean and Gladys
Malic Flakes: Messrs. Leroy Cres-
well, James Wright, Samuel Ramey,
James - Ramney, Eddie Huff, A. C
Broussard, Wallace Williams, Ed-
ward McCoy, Woodrow Williams
Wiiligm 'Ifempton. Earl Johnson,
Matthew Provost, Houston Ross,
Brief Illness
HOUSTON.-C. W. Miller, 2709
Lyons avenue, died in Jefferson Da-
vis hospital Sunday evening after a
hort illness; Miller was carried to
he hospital in a Brooks-Ross am-
aulance and di d shortly after in
val Funeral services will be an-
jounced by Brocks-Ross Under-
Ikers.
WITH LUNACY
IS ARRESTED
HOUSTON — Ernest Lee Grace
| was arrested on the corner of Live
Oak and McKinney by cruising of-
tieers and a charge of lunacy was
filed against him.
Grace was arrested when he
stripped himself of everything but
his trousers and started rolling in
he street. When officers arrived
they carried Grace to the lunacy
ward where he was examined and
harges were filed against him.
DELOACH-WHITFIEL1
NUPTIALS IS PRETT
PRE-HOLIDAY AFFAIR
One of the most prominent affairs
of the pre-holiday season was the
wedding of Miss Zenobia Deloach,
daughter of Mr and Mrs. Andrew
Deloach, to Alvin Whitfield, son of
Mr and Mrs. Willie Price, last
Thursday evening. Historic New
Mount Pilgrim Church was the
BRENHAM
Mrs. Paul Lenued, Somerville, who
has been suffering several weeks, un-
able to walk. Was brought here in
9 Harris Funeral Home ambulance,
where she could be under the im-
mediate care of a doctor.
The body of Mrs. Ella Brown was
• brought from Houston, where she
died December 15. The body was
carried to the Harris funeral home
where it' was viewed by many
friends who came to , -------
and was laid to rest Sunday, De-
cember 17 at Goodwill. She leaves
to mourn a husband and many rela-
tives., 1
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green. Hous-
ton, are here visiting Mrs. Green’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hu-
bert. .
Mrs. Charlie Ellison died Monday.
December 11, 1:30 a.m., after a
lingering illness during which she
had. several blood transfusions. She
HOUSTON.—One of the most in-
teresting programs the Chamber
has had was conducted by the ILA
Local No. 872 last Wednesday night,
in the Social Hall of the YWCA,
with Freeman Everett, master of
ceremonies. Music was furnished
by the ILA quartet. Mrs. C. Bush
and Mrs. Punch sang a beautiful
duet, accompanied by Mrs. Huckaby.
A review . of civic activities and
positions of honor and trust in the a
International Longshoremen’s As- -
ociation filled by men in the local
YMCA, NAACP. Community Chest, 1 O2A (il. Tamor
Chamber of Commerce and other Ah ( ClOCK CTIIS 110OT
social and civic organizations, by * 8
Mr. Smith, which was very in-
teresting, The 'auditors’ quarterly
report of the organization was given
by Willie White. This report re-
vealed that much had been accom-
plished by Local No. 872 in one
quarter of the year. Mr. White also
gave a report of the relief work,
ft showed that 81700 had been paid
Armstead, J. S. Kuykendall and son.
Charlie Brawley, Earl Hargrove,
Douglass Agullard, Eddie Will. Ar- '
thur Lee Flakes, Eugene William
Flakes, Leroy Jenols.
CHARLES JOSHUA
Ernestine Hamilton
With Birthday Party
to members for sickness and acci-
dents. Mr. Everett asked Mr. Wilson
more than 25 questions; such as
a by many “What is a longshoreman? a walk,
pay respect,—ing delegate, etc.? which was an-
sewered in a very satisfactory man-
ner. After Mr. Everett had finished,
those present asked many questions
which were ably answered by Mr.
Wilson end Mr. Everett.
was a young woman in the prime of
life, born and reared here, but had
made Houston her home for the
past ten years, "where she made,
many friends who came to pay their
last respect. The last rites' were
held Mr her Wednesday, Decern
ber 18 at Little Zion Baptist church.
Rev. J. W. Lacey delivered the fun-
eral, oration. She leaves to mourn
her husband, mother, Mrs. Maggie
lor: four, sisters, Mrs. Martha D.
Randle, Houston, Mrs. Kanova
Green, Mrs. Cynthia Saxton and
Miss Eppsie Secrett; four brothers,
Nelson Secrett, Slaton, Texas, Hen-
ry Green; Alvin and Delbert Secrett,
of -Brenham, and a host of other
relatives. The remains were laid tc
rest-in the new East End cemetery
beside other relatives.
Mi, and Mrs. Tom Moore have
asked that they be enrolled in the
Informer reading family. They are
. -welcome to our Circle. Help us to
getfl otliers.
Mrs. Viola Smith, Houston, is here
at the bedside of her aunt, Mrs. El-
len McGregor, who is confined to
her bed froth injuries received twe
weeks ago when She fell from a
table while arranging a curtain,
mention of which was made in last
week'sInformer.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Tarver is very
proud of, their son, L. C., Jr., who
has two teeth and is only three
months' old. He is the first grandson
of Mrs. Myrtle Johnson.
• Miss Eloise B. Johnson, teacher
in the Pickard High school spent the
Thanksgiving holidays in Houston
Visiting her sisters, Mrs. H. P.
. Cooper and Miss Exa L. Johnson,
uring her stay she was highly en-
tertained by her relatives and
some B. Williams has re-
turned home from the Prairie View
The Executive secretary emphas-
ized the importance of buying anti-
tuberculosis seals, also urged that
educational meetings be held in an
effort to get large numbers of our
people to pay their poll tax. He
stated that the poll tax receipt was
the best weapon we have.
The president, L. H. Spivey, made
the closing remarks. He stated that
he was open for suggestions, and
that he would do all that was in
his power to give the public a
first-hand report of the Chamber’s
objectives and activities.
Q. S. Goodson presented to all
present nice calendars.
The meeting was well attended.
The second Wednesday, night in
next month, a similar program will
be had, and all members are urged
to attend.
The Four O’clock Girls of the
Hughes Business college entertained
Miss Earnestine Hamilton with ■
birthday party at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Rob-
erson, Thursday evening, Decem-
ber 16.
Seasonal flowers and candles dec-
orated the reception room, while
in the dining room, the table was
laid' with Madera cover and held
the two course menu surrounded
by a gigantic wreath of silver poin-
settias, leaves and bolly.
Chinese checkers and whist were
featured games of the evening.
The guests tripped a tight fantastic
toe to the strains of soft music. :
The guest list included Misses
Willie Mae Fonteneaux, Evelyn
Olivia, Patsy B. Adams, Helen M.
Adams, Earnestine Hamilton, Lillif
B. Adams, Ruthie Mae Adams;
Messis. Robert Olivia, Louis Judice,
George Wilkerson, L. V. Deramus,
Willie Grimes and James F. Rober-
son.
MOD CARRIERS LOCAL
UNION NO. 18 ELECT OFFICERS
S At a regular meeting of the Hod
Carriers’ Local Union No. 19, held
Friday, December 15, 1939 at 9 p.m.,
at the Labor Temple, Rusk at
Louisiana, the following officers
were elected for 1940:
Mrs. S.E. Hatch
Is Given Shower
MM. s. Grady and nieces, Mesdames
R. Killion and N. Ashley, recently
honored Mrs. S. E., Hatch with a
surprise shower. Mrs. Hatch re-
cently became the lovely bride of
Ben F. Hatch at a beautiful cere-
mony.
A delicious repast was served the
guests. Mrs. Esther Mac Reid sent
a cut glass vase of flowers to be
placed on the dining table.
Among the guests were Rev. and
Mrs. Ed Williams, Mr. and Mrs. P.
Mills. Mesdames S. Misser, Robert
Brooks, Tom Carr, Ed Barber,
Marie Scott, Ivory Henderson, Jim
Davis.
Mrs. Hatch was formerly Mrs. S.
E. Shepherd. The honoree was the
recipient of many useful gifts.
ereerer
The Christian Women of Memo-
ries Club met at the home of Mrs.
Georgia Steward. 3409 Buck Street
with the president, Mrs. M. E
Nathan, officiating.
HEART AILMENT
PROVES FATAL
HOUSTON.-Will Easley age 45
of 3505 Omega died shortly after
being carried to the Jefferson Davis
hospital suffering with a heart ail-
ment. Easley was rushed to the hos-
vital Saturday for treatment in a
Barnes Undertaking Company Am-
bulance but failed to respond to
treatment.
Funeral services were held Wed-
nesday from the Church of God.
Burial was in the Paradise Ceme-
tery under the direction of the
Barnes Undertaking Company.
YOUNGGRADUATE
FINISHES MORTUARY
SCIENCE COURSE
scene of this beautiful occasion.
Rev. D. W. Taylor, pastor, officiat-
ed.
The altar was laid in a profusion
of trailing smilax amid white lattice
work which lent beauty and sim-
plicity to the decoration. Sta.el
baskets of seasonal flowers stood
it points of vantage .shadowed wl h
alms. Seven branched candelabrai
ave the twilight atmosphere and
promptly at the appointed hour the
ceremony began with the musical
preludes played by Roy L. Hopkins.
They included Schubert’s "Sere-
nade” and Wagners’ "Evening Star”
followed by the bridal solo, "I Love
You Truly” by Mrs. M. E. Sey-
mour.
To the strains of the well-loved
(bridal chorus, the wedding proces-
sional began. The ushers handsome-
Citizens Urged To
Remit Returns Of
Christmas Seals
With the 1939 Christmas Seal
Campaign substantially below its
$20,000 goal, public health leaders
of Harris County joined today in
urging those citizens who have not
yet done so to give immediate and
liberal response.
Houston Anti - Tuberculosis
Leagues sale of the bright penny- ly attired in tuxedos and accompant-
apiece seals is the sole chance toed by beautifully gowned maids, .led
overcome budget limitations and the procession. The bridesmaids
provide for necessary health work wore close fitting frocks of royal
in restoring health and rescuing blue taffeta with pink accessories
in restoring health and rescuing
The above is the likeness of
Charles W. Joshua, son of Rev. W.
Ai Joshua, D.D., pastor of Jordan
Grove Baptist church, 2917 Dowling,
young man is one of the--
promising young citizens of the
commonwealth. He is a graduate of
Jacy Yates, High School of which
Pustessor James D.’ Ryani prin- '
cipal. He has also had two years of
his college work in the Houston
College for Negroes of which Prof.
lives in 1940.
Dr. J.. Herbert. Page, county
health officer, declared all citizens,
••if only in a sense of self-protec-
tion," should dispatch liberal re-
mittances for Christmas Seals to"
the Houston Anti - Tuberculosis
League at 702 Gillette street in
Houston
“Christmas is now close at hand,
yet a humane work that has kept
faith with the people and which
makes its one yearly appeal at
this time, has not yet been remem-
bered by many,", Doctor Page said.
“Day after day the league has
risen to the emergency of unfore-
seen disease like one good friend
friend to another, has put humanity
first and questions second,” the
health officer said. “It has managed
somehow to blend mercy with rare
economy, and to give wings of
mercy to the dollars that have
been invested in this work. We all
owe the league the gratitude of
increased support.
"Your liberal purchase of Chrit-
mas Seals is the grandest gift you
can give to our afflicted neighbors,
and it has the added benefit of
providing greater protection for
your home and for all homes. So
put the Christmas Seals at the top
of your Christmas shopping list as
Th
and W. J. Mackie: Miss Eloise
Franklin and Sylvester Miller: Miss
Cela Bedford and Dennis Reed:
Miss Jessie Mae Oattes, the maid 91
honor, wore pink with blue neces:
sories. The flower girls who wore
dainty little pink frocks mads oh
the order of the bridesmaids’ gowns
were little Misses Mel Marie and
Betty Joyce Lowe. The ringbearer,
little Joe D. Parker, wore a tuxedo -
also.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore a gown of brocaded
cream-satin with close fitting sleeves
and a ruffled collar. She wore 9
thin veil held in place by alhaio
of pearls. She carried white Jillies
that rested on a white Bible. The
groom was attended by R. D. Dixon.
The recessional was the traditional
wedding march.
The reception was held at the
home of the bride’s parents, 005. Hill
They carried nosegays of pink tint-
ed flowers. Also they wore gold
lockets, a gift from the bride. The
couples were: Miss Clara Edmonds- Clinton Drive.
Street. The couple received, many,
gifts. Their popularity could easily
be judged by the large attendance
at their wedding Mrs. Walter Parks. .
er had charge of the flowers Mid.
Misses Luella Carter, Mattye James,
Mable Wormley, and Helen King. ,
members of the bride’s social club.m
who wore attractive pastel gowns,
assisted with the receiving of guests
and the serving.
Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield will be at
home .to their many friends at 3200
Miss Ruth Chumley
Entertains Club
At Her Home Sunday
Against the setting of sogi lights
and a profusion of lovely seasonal
flowers, ths members of the Dilet-
tante club were guests of Miss Ruth
Chumley at her residence, 2201
Jarrell St., on Sunday afternoon
Dec. 17. There were eighteen mem-
on, literary editor; Ruth Hardy,
feature editor; Nettie Chase, alumni
editor; Gus Holt and Pearl Scott,
sports editors; and Maudell Pittman
and Ennis Martin, circulation man-.
bers present.
The guests were received by Mrs.
G. P. A. Forde and presented to
Miss Chumley who awatied them in
her perfectly appointed living room.
At this time eath guest was given
a corsage of miniature chrysanthe-
mums, tied with silver ribbon.
Miss Chumley was dressed in a
dinner gown of Chinese blue taffeta
an emergency matter and send in
your share of financial support to-
day. Help the Houston Anti-Tuber-
culosis League perform even greater
service in 19401 for the safety of
your family and the health security
of the community."
agers.
Miss Zatelia R. Turner, chairman
of the Department or English for
Houston college, will spend two
days of the Christmas vacation with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R
Turner, in Kansas City, Kanai
hospital. She became in an route
to the State teachers’ association.
Mr. Williams informs us that she
il doing fine. Miss Lois Brown’s stay
at the teachers’association was cut
s fort due to the, illness of her sister.
Mrs J. B Williams. Miss Brown is
t e state secretary-treasurer for the
1 omemaking division of the associa-
( on, which office she has held with
credit three years. Mrs. Williams is
the planist for the same association.
Mrs. Julia Long, Eagle Lake, re-
cently visited her niece, Mrs. Annie
Brown and her cousin, Mrs. Sophia
nev. JR Roberts, formerly pas-
for of: the AME circuit at Lexing-
ton, has been assigned to Camp
Ground community circuit. He
spent a few days here visiting Mrs.
Hattie Chapin Punchard, who has
been in.
New Boy Scout
Executive Slated
To Arrive In Jan.
HOUSTON.—Rev. JJames L. Rob-
inson, chairman of District B, Boy
Scouts of America, has just received
word from J. J. Keith, executive
secretary of the Sam Houston area,
that he has located a man to serve
as scout executive for Negroes in
Houston who will be' here in the
middle of January, when he com-
pletes his course in the Atlanta
School of Social Science.
Reverend Robinson is asking the
comimttee on the Boy Scout move-
merit to meet in the scout head-
quarters, State National Bank build-
ing, December 28 at 4 o’clock to
discuss plans for receiving and
entertaining the new scout execu-
tive. The committee consists of Rev.
Robinson, chairman; W. L. Davis,
vice chairman; J. O. Sanderson,
publicity; Rev. J. S. Scott, leader-
ship training; Rev. J. D. Moore, or-
ganization; Dr. T. W. Shadowens,
health add safety; O. K. Manning,
finance: Rev. J. H. M. Boyce, co-
chairman of finance; R. M. Catch-
ins, cemping: J. C. McDade, secre-
tary; John L. Blount, Jr., commis-
sioner: Dr. Leon Peacock, J. H.
Law, Dr R. H. Ward, C. W. Wash-
ington, and others.
STARLIGHT GOSPEL
SINGERS MEET 1
The Starlight Gospel Singers met
at the home of Mrs. L. R. Richard-
son. 3217 Dennis Avenue with the
director in charge. All members
were present. Mrs. Richardson led
devotionale.
The meeting was very inspiring
—Mrs. B. Williams, reporter.
After a business session, the club
Alfred Taylor, president; Henry d ina eereed t w oud be
Wilson, vice president; Sidney Has- voted that the Amas tree would be
gett, financial secretary, Paul-Hen- * e 20
derson, recording secretary; Dan
Reed, treasurer; Hal Judkins, ser-
geant-at-arms; Arthur Cole, guard, past.
Installation of all officers will be
J/D. Bowles is dean.
Along with this he had training
if business courses including type-
Slugs Man
with gold accessories.
After a lengthy business session
a deliciously prepared menu of
roast turkey was served.
Assisting Miss Chumley’s mother , u „ XI wow
Mrs. E. D. Gonzales, in hostessi the Alpha Kappa Alpha so.
duties were: Mrs. T. J. Hackett, boule While. INA
Moretermevey mains, GitrAi participate in # 1
cast over station
cember 29, from ___
Eastern tinle, on the subject,
tributions of Women of the I
Races to the World’s Civilizati
Kansas City she will join a grot
of AKA Sorors and from there si
will go to Boston, Massachusetts
WBZ Friday
4:30 to 4:55
_____________Writing, shorthand, bookkeeping and
of Mrs. Pearl Hines law He recently graduated from the
1 Southern School of Mortuary
3510 Gilispie Street, Thursday De-
cember 21.
The hostess served a delicious re-
Mrs. Amanda Williams of 711
held Friday night, January 5, 1940. Waco Street is on the sick list.
CLUB CHATS
1 Findley motored to Mineral
i Wednesday of last week, and
is d pleasant trip
s. Anna Williams died at her
tome. Independence, after sev-
weeks, Of illness. She was liv-
in Brenham, when she wa
ten. She was an active mem
I Mt. Rose Baptist church, of
Rev. R. S Burney is pastor,
last sad rites were held for
it Independence, Thursday, De-
er (14. A number of officers
members of Mt. Rose attended
ites. Rev. Burney delivered the
al oration. The deceased leaves
lourn one son, two daughter
Delois Williams and Miss Anna
Williams, Houston; two broth.
one sister and a host of other
. Interment in the family
of a great Bible institute at the
Independent Baptist church, con-
ducted by the pastor, Rev. 'B. S.
Peebles. The theme of the institute
was “Redemption by Blood." The
key verse was found Romans 12:1.
The subect was well taught and.the
institute was largely attended by
the members. Those who failed to
hear Rev. Peebles during the in-
stiute, missed a gospel treat. The
institute closed Friday night, De-
cember 16.
Reverend Peebles is quite a pre-
pared teacher and a great preacher.
Evidently, he an advocate of pre-
pared leadership for he is taking
advantage of every available op-
portunity to prepare himself for a
more effective work. We, the mem-
bers. are very proud of him and
extend thanks to him for such an
informative and inspiring Bible in-
stitute We with for him a long life
to lead those in the dark to the
marvelous light. Mrs. J. B. Clay,
RAINBOW SEWING CLUB
HOLDS REGULAR MEET
The Rainbow Sewing Club held
its Regular meeting at the home of
Mrs. Gussie Jones, 2416 Lorraine,
with the president in charge. Each
member received his bonus. The
Members gave the president very
beautiful gifts. The vice president
composed and recited a very inter-
efting poem when presenting the
gifi to the president. The members
also gave Mrs. Moses a lovely gift
It was presented by Miss Palmer,
the president. After the presenta-
tion of gifts, a delicious menu was
served. The club dinner has been
postponed because two of the mem-
bers are ill. The knitting Class is
interesting and 2 new members
were added. The members of the
knitting class will present a Xmas
gift to the instructor, Mrs. Thomp-
son. On Wednesday night. Mrs. C.
Paliner, president; Mrs. B. Sam, re-
porter
ensnrry SOCIAL CLUB BOLD#
BI-MONTHLY MEET
The Charity Social Club will hold
its bi-monthly meeting Sunday eve-
ning. December 24 at 3 p.m.
A Christmas tree will be set up
for the old folks of the city. Also
a program will be rendered in cone
nection with the tree. Visitors are
welcome.
On last Monday, the president and
vice-president visited Mrs. Lewis in
the Fourth Ward, Mrs. Davis in the
Third Ward, Mrs. Kountze in the
Independent Heights. Those persons
are confined to bed. Each was give
on a donation. Rev. Luke Palmer,
president; Mrs. Thrush, reporter.
R1VEB OAKE CLUB ORGANIZES
The River Oaks Handicraft and
Art Club was organized Wednesday
night December 13 at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williams. Mrs.
Viola Flix acted as chairman.
Officers elected were: Mrs. Marcia
D. I Manuel, president; Miss Gentile
V. Harrison, secretary; Mrs. Viola
Flix, tresurer; Mrs. Willie Williams
business manager; Mrs. Thelma L.
Chester, Directress.
' The club will meet each Wednes-
day night.—Mrs Ray Williams, re-
porter
ning December 17 at the home of
the president, Mrs. Alto Rasmus,
3216 San Jacinto Street. All mem-
bers were present except two.
Business and on-coming social
events were discussed.
After meeting adjourned, a de-
licious menu was served by the
hostess.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. Leona Thompson.
3401 Ennis Avenue — Miss Ida Mae
Milo, reporter.
HARPER JR HI F.-T. A MEETS
The Harper Jr. High P.-T. A. met
Tuesday evening December 19, with
twenty-three members and two
rprekers present. Miss Westfall
supervisor of Harper Nursery
School, spoke on “The Organization
of a Day Nursery."
A committee, Mrs. B. S. Washing-
ton, Mrs. J. B. Wall, Mrs. Melvina
Connor, Miss Dora Lae, Mrs. Annie
Flanagan and Principal W. L. Da-
vis, were appointed to make plans
for this, new project of organizing
a Day Nursery.
Mrs. G. P. A. Forde gave a very
practical talk on “A Parent’s Rela-
tion to Her Child.”
The P.-T. A. president, Mrs. A.
L. Roach, expressed her apprecia-
tion for the P.-T. A. winning the
state trophy, "The Sims Memorial
Cup,” by turning in one hundred
forty-three members at the State
Teachers Association held in Hous-
ton Nov. 30. Principal W. L. Davis
presented the trophy and expressed
satisfaction, for such remarkable
work done by the P.T. A.
£ R GROVEY EPE AK£
AT CIVIC CLUB MEET
The Highland Heights Civic Club
held its anniversary program at
Galilee Baptist Church Sunday eve
ning, December 17 at 2 o’clock. The
object of the program was two-fold:
First, to acquaint the citizens of the
community with what the club is
trying to do; second, to introduce
new plans and procedures of the
club in order that the citizens might
be able to line up and work with
more enthusiasm during the coming
Science with honors. He also holds
an honor certificate and a life-time
scholarship in this science. Novem-
ber 11. 1939 he passed the State
Board successfully at Austin, Texas.
This young man came to Houston
about. 9 years ago with his father
and mother when they came to the
service of Jordan Grove Baptist
church. Young Joshua is an earnest
church worker and has been a
member and an officer in the Jor-
dan Grove Baptist church for six
or seven years. He is also the
secretary of the Junior Laymen
League of the Independent District
association. He is now serving the
Southern School of Mortuary
Science as mimeographer. He is
doing his apprentice work as an
embalmer in various funeral homes
of Houston.
Employed at Johnson Funeral
home.
HOUSTON—Leon Stewart of 1517
Genesee was charged before Justice
of the Peace Thomas M. Maes with
assault to murder after he had
slugged Edith Hayden, 1517 Genesee
and Jake Blake of 3115 Nance.
Stewart is charged with slugging
the two people with a brick at a-
bout 1:00 a.m. Monday. Police rec-
ords state that he saw the man and
woman together and picked up the
brick and struck Mrs. Stewart over
the head, inflicting a severe scalp
wound. After striking the woman,
the record states that he struck
Black in the eye with the brick.
MBS. RASMUS IM HOSTESS -
To FOUR ROSES CLUB
The Four Roses Social Club held
year.
Iha program began promptly with
J. H. Maps presiding. The guest
speaker, R. R. Grovey, spoke on
“The Negro and His Obligation in
Civic Lite." It was very interest-
ing. Rev. Johnson of St. Andrew
ground at Independence. marvelous light. Mrs. J. B. Clay,The Four Roses Sod al Club herd i ng. w^ *OP Tung h
■mber • marked the beginning secretary: Mrs. J. E. Martin, clerk, their regular meeting Sunday eve-J Methodist Church spoke briefly
“We Are Workmen Together With
God.” All present reported an en-
joyable time.
The adult classes in Highland
Heights and the White Oak School
are cooperating with the civic club I
in eliminating illiteracy in this
community. The next meeting of the
club will be Wednesday December
20.—Ruby Reed, reporter.
WILL SIMON RENDERS
PROGRAM AT MATRONS
UPLIFT CLUB MEET
The Matrons Uplift Club met at
the home of Mrs. Nelson Sunday
December 17. Sunday was program
day and an enjoyable program was
rendered by Will Simon. Plans for
the giving of food and clothing to
poor families were discussed. The
club wil make 10 families happy on
Christmas. Next meeting will be
held at 3428 Mellhenny Avenue.
C. WELFAIR CLUB WILL
GIVE BOX PARTY
The C. Welfair Club met at the
usual hour Sunday Evening, De-
cember 17, at the home of Mrs
Holmes, 3900 Cobb Street, with the
president officiating.
Many Christmas plans were dis-
cussed and money was raised for
the poor and needy, who will be
elven a box party at the home of
Mrs. S. Smith, 3717 Cobb, Saturday
night. Decebmer 23 All members
are invited. Meeting was closed
with the motto. A delicious repast
was served.—Anna Dennis, report-
er.
sEXTET is GUEST OF
MRS. MASHE
Attorney and Mrs. Harold Moseley
of Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. J. Price and
son, and Mrs. Pearl George of At-
lanta. Georgia, are the houseguests
of Mrs. J. Mashe, 3277 Holman ave-
Dies Suddenly;
Natural Cause
Is Verdict Given
Houston College Note
The annual Christmas play pre-
sented by the J. T. Fox Dramatic
club was very good as usual and
the tree was beautifully decorated
and heavily laden with cards and
gifts. The Thanksgiving play pre-
sented by the J. T. Fox Dramatic
club had an all woman’s cast, but
“Grandma’s Christmas" had four
female and four male characters.
The characters were Louise Taylor,
Charles H. Weston, Jr., Ruby Wyatt,
Harold Catchings, James Ella Desso,
Gus Holt, Harold Clark and Ludean
Hewitt.
The best acting was done by Ruby
Wyatt who played the part of a
prostrate, excited, match-making
mother.
The Houston College Players are
planning to open the 1940 season
with three one-act plays on Jan-
uary 19, 1940. at 9:30 p in . In Jack
Yates auditorium All of the mem-
bers of the class in Introduction to
Drama will participate. The plays
in order of presentation are "By
Request,” “Between Trains,” and
"My Kingdom for a ."
All of the plays are under the
Miss Turner dedicated her
"My Wonderful Year,” to the
Kappa Alpha sorority as it w
Fourth Alpha Kappa Alpha F
Fellowship that enabled h
study at the University of 1
and sojourn in Europe for a
The book relates Miss TurnersPe
periences and observations rin
simple, homelike, and charmis
manner.
THE INFI
AND e*As
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Bubseri,
HOUSTON - Tim Thompson, age
26, of Brookshire, Texas, died sud-
denly Inst Saturday while visiting chairman of the Department of
at 1710 Schweikhart. Thompson had English.
been at the house for several hours
and while there he talked with the
direction of Miss Zatella R. Turner,
occupants until about 2 a.m. and
took suddenl ill. He was rushed to
the Jefferson Davis hospital in
Brooks-Ross ambulance and died
shortly after arrival Justice of the
Peace Thomas M. Maes held an
inquest and rendered a verdict of
death from natural causes.
N
IA
Only
Lost 2 Games
HOUSTON.—Contrary to reports
published in a local newspaper last
week, none of the out of town foot-
ball games won by Wheatley were
taken sway from the Wildcats. The
local committee has no jurisdiction
over such games and there is no
deflnite proof that the state schools
adhered to the age limit established
for city schools.
Wheatley lost the city games via
the forfeit route, when the census
record showed a player over the age
limit. However, the players perma-
nent record card established him
within the age limit, according to
rr liable sources.
The Y. M. and Y. W. C. A.’s.closed
the school year with a candle-
lighting ceremony participated in
by members of both organizations.
The first basketball games of the
season with the boys’ and girls’
teams of St. Nicholas gave the
scores. 39 to 19 for the girls in
favor of Houston college, and 41
to 18 for the boys in favor of
Houston college.
The staff for the second issue of
the college paper, ."The Herald”
which came off the press Monday,
December 11, consisted of these
persons: Juanita C. Payne, editor-
in-chief; Mary Chambers, associate
editor; James Brooks and Thelma
Simmons, news editors; Ozelia Dix-
nue. Sa
The sextet arrived in the city
Tuesday, December 1g and will re-
main here through the holidays.
Many courtesies and hospitalities
will be extended them during their
stay.
Mone main
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