The Savannah tribune. (Savannah [Ga.]) 1876-1960, October 16, 1947, Image 7

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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1947 CLUBS THE SHADOW By GEE GEL This is Gee Gee coming with the news flash by flash The clown dance Wednesday night was on the ball. Those who attended had a nice time The kids looked swell in the^r outfits. . . Gee Gee asked Mil¬ dred Thomas which of the boys could it be? She said Lawrence Allen was tops in her life . . While on the bus Sunday, to see what was playing. I saw Frank Baldwin and Georgians Google going in the movies. How was ‘ Temptation?’ Juanita Simmons, J. Williams, III, is a cool character- . . Ethel Brown and Samuel Collins looked cute at the dance. It seems as if Ethel is holding the lucky num- CANNON-RE YNOLDS Mrs. Sophie Cannon of 300 West 154th street, New York city, announces the engage¬ ment of her daughter, Sophie, to Mr. Conrad Reynolds, also of New York city, son of Mrs. Su¬ san Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds served in the armed forces for three years. The marriage whl ke place November 23, 1947. AN HOUR OF CHARM The Modernettes Social Club will present an Hour of Charm in honor of their first anniver¬ sary at Asbury Methodist church Sunday, Octoner 19, from 5 to 6 p. m. The program will be as follows; Mistress of ceremonies, Ame¬ lia Brown; America, audience; prayer, audience; selection, FAB Jr. choir; Trees (recited) Cath¬ erine Pattersoh, with musical background by Marjorie Jones; vocal solo, Ella Marie Law; reading, Miriam Thomas; in- strumental solo, Gloria Glover; vocal duet! solo, Irene Redfield; pi- ano Margaret Bachelor and Ruby Clark; introduction of speaker. « Bennett; speaker. J. T. Ellerbe; vocal solo, Frank McMoore; violin solo, Samuel Dilworth; instrumental solo, Sa¬ rah Conner; reading. Willie Mae Polite; instrumental solo, Eliza¬ beth Broughton; selection, en¬ semble; offering, closing. The public is cordially invited to at¬ tend. A DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. William H Blake announce the birth of a daughter, Wilmatine Edwina, on October 8 at Charity hospital Mrs. Blake is the former Miss Janie Luten. The Royall Undertaking Company Funeral Directors and Emhalmers Over 60 Years Serving This Vicinity 501 West Broad Street ►Savannah, G*^ Phone 3-2175 ambulance service While attending church Sunday, I saw Willie Mae Bald- win looking cool in her red ana black . . . Shirley Riggs, why didn’t you tell me you were go¬ ing back to Mather. To the football team at the college, 1 think that you can do better than you did Saurday . . . The Melody came on like mad the night the Jimmie Lunceford band was there. . . Carol Brown, what is this we hear about Em- ma Williams coming down for Xmas? ... I received a card from John Gary and he said that Morehouse is a great col¬ lege . . . Jack Levy, when w.U I hear the church bell . . . Sa- rah Conner is cute, I think- LADIES UNITY CLUB The Ladies Unity Club of Tatemville held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Josephine Crosby, Sept. 29 Routine business was transact¬ ed, after which a delicious re¬ past was served. Meeting was also held at the home of Mrs Addie Rice Oct. 8. Those pres¬ ent were Mesdames Hattie Rey¬ nolds, Eva Walton, Annie M Grant, Josephine Crosby, Su¬ sie iFultcO, Glad'ys Dunn and Lucile Wh'tehead. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lu¬ cile Whitehead. SURPRISE PARTY The faculty of the Palmer Junior high school of Keysville gave a surprise birthday party at the teachers cottage Wed- nesday evening, October 8 . The cottage was beautifully decor- ated with assorted roses. Pota- to salad, punch, nuts and fruit were served. The Rev. Prof. Benniefield received several useful gifts Mrs Annie Mae Young was ma- jor hostess. Present at the party were Mr. and Mrs. N. L Benniefield, brother and sister- in-law of the principal; several nieces and nephews; Mrs. Ida Benniefield, mother of the principal; Joe Lockley, Thomas Bussey, Jr., Mrs. Mary Welch Leroy Williams, principal of the Cousin Junior High, Sardis and W. J. Pace, vocational ag- riculture instructor of Girard and Sardis. The members oi the faculty of the school are Miss Rosetta E Booker, Miss Sallie W. Davis Miss Juanita Sapp. Miss ryne L. Dixon and Prof. C. I Benniefield, Jr. GOLDEN ART SOCIAL CLUB The Golden Art Social Club held its regular meeting Oct; ’ Meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs- Irene Byrd and devotions were led by the chaplain, Mrs. Oliver. Alter the business session a delicious repast was served by the Hos¬ tess. Those present were Mes¬ dames Irene Byrd, Rosa Pink¬ ney, Beatrice Rivers, Geneva Law - , Bessie Curry, Gertrude Pratt, ...............„ Next meeting will _____ be at the home of Mrs. Pinkney, W 41st street. Mrs. Oliver had as her guest Mrs. Lillie Mae Sim¬ mons. Mrs. Eleanor Mitchell is reporter. IRV1N-RILEY an early fall which occurred at the home of the bride, near Georgia State College, Savannah, Miss Mamie Lillian Irvin became the bride of Henry W. Riley, who is also a resident of Savannah. Elder J. w. Jones, pastor of the 7th Day Adventist church of Sa- vannah, performed the cere- mony. . Tne ---------- living a room --— of -- the — home was beautifully decorated with palms, which formed the ground for the standards white gladioli and candelabra holding burning white tapers, Music was played by Mrs- ola Oliver; and she was also loist for the occasion. The beautiful bride was giv- en in marriage by her cousin Charlie Allen. She was loveiy in her gown of white satin fashioned with a sweet heart neckline with long sleeves, which extended in points j the hands. scalloped The at the fitted waistlins was in the front, and fastened in the back with tiny satin covered buttons. The full length skirt made in four * gathered was tiers that ended in a fan-shap¬ ed tiered train of two yard length. Her finger-tip circular was edged with rosebud lace and caught with a halo h2 a bouquet u-------* of „*> white tied with satin ribbbon. The! only jewelry worn by the bride was a necklace of rhinestones and pearls. Mrs. Mary L- Harris, sister of the bride, from New York city, was the maid of honor. She wore a blue taffeta gown with a fitted bodice, short sleeves j and circular skirt. She also wore full length gloves and a matching shoulder pSpiiiHor length! lonnfii I circuar veil with flowers head. Miss Queen Irvin, the young- est sister of the bride, was the bride’s maid. She wore a pale PAN-HELLENIC NIGHT OF GAMES The night of games sponsor- ed by the Pan-Hellenie Council was enjoyed by a jolly group on last Ft’iday evening. Prizes were awarded to the high scor¬ ers and gifts were presented to the guests. The hearty re¬ sponse to the council’s first commercial effort is very grati¬ fying. Look for other interest¬ ing activities in the near fu¬ ture. | Wimberly’s *F J f | Recreation Parlor £ 526-28 West Broad St. *£ Is The Flight Place To ‘ j -!* Spend Your Kecreatioi •? Hours 4--M-4-4-4 THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE Harris school putting on a grand program under the pria- cipalship of Mrs. Mabel Alford More in detail in School Cor¬ ner in this issue of The TriU- i une. I Mrs. Florance Este and Miss Lula Smith, two retired teach¬ ers, making rounds one day at East Broad and being heartily receiveu. Among those seen Saturday at the ceremonies in celebra¬ tion of the 100th anniversary of Fort Pulaski were Mesdames Janette Hayes, Nona Hopkins, Ayler Mae Lovett, Veronica Ar¬ nold, Mabel Alford, Pearl Smith, Ruby Gadson, Fletcher iMae Glover, Ronald Gadson Gus Hayes, Jr., Loraine Glover Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harper Miss Cassie Mae Holmes and others. Saturday was a big day for Georgia State and Claflin col¬ leges, whose teams met on the gridiron at Grayson Stadium; Georgia State unfortunately be- ing the recipient of defeat the tune of 13 to 0. ... Wilson Hubert, former athlete and coach, made an excellent, job of giving a complete description of the game. Before the game *raile gown, with a fitted bodice, short puffed sleeves and a full length circular skirt she wore short matching gloves and shoulder-length circular veil top with flowers on head. They carried a bouquet of mixed flowers tied with matching rib- bons. Mrs. Effie Green, the and sister of the bride, was tired — in - a beautiful --------- teal ----- blue --- r beaded evening gown with cir- skirt and bodice finished a peplum- She wore a corsage of pink and white gladi- oli. Mrs. Annie Moffett, or New York city, and also a sister ol the bride, was dressed in a niie green brocaded taffeta shoulder evening gown. SJhe wore a corsage of white roses Little Chr stine Greene, the niece of the bride, was beautl tull y dressed in a nile greei dress, with pink rib bon on hair. She was the trail bearer in the wedding. William Smith was best mar or the groom; and Curtis Har- reserved as usher. The bride’s table was another beaut ful scene. It was cover with a lace cloth; and the tiered wedding cake: was_ plac- ed «‘ Jhe f’.rvslntoe- ^ e£tch end in ^sla! br as. Mrs. Ella Lawton Mrs - Albert Frazier served punch, assisted by Miss Mad- ellne Harr son, Mrs. Annie Mol- fett, Mrs. L. C Cook and Mrs. Lulu Whitney. Out of town guests were Mrs. Nanette Gordon, aunt of the bride, Augusta, Ga.; Mr. McTier uncle, Waynesboro, Ga., Mrs Lulu Whitney, St. Louis, Mo and and Mr. Mr. Marcus Marcus Moffett, Moffett, New York cit y- The bride’s dress was made by Mrs. Hattie Hurse, who is £ friend of long standing to the happy bride- MAXEY-DILWORTH Mr. and Mrs. Morris Maxey ol Birmingham, Ala., announce thg mar riage of their daughter Rubyej t0 p- rank a. Dilworth in Q{ gavannah Mrs Dil _ vorth, a former student ol Clark College, Atlanta, and a member of . Alpha .. . T Kappa , Alpha .. ..oronty, '•ororitv is is resuming resuming her her stuaie. studies in social science at North lina State College, where her husband is matriculating ir law- , >r Jj Mrs. Rubye Maxey Dilworth was formerly employed by the Birmingham World newspapei as a research specialist and li- brarian. Mr. Dilworth is alsc a former student of Clark col- lege and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dilworth, Jr. THE BUTTERFLY’S TRAIL By Fellcite the first of a series of educa- tional points in football rules aad plays ' were explained by Wilson j m uch to the apprecia- Uon 0 ihose who think they j cnow football. Edgar Princt made a lew remarks over the i ouds peaker. Seen at the game were Char- * otte Williams wearing a huge crysanthemum with blue rib¬ streamers (Georgia States colors), sitting all sweet and c °y under a big, big umbrella with Dr. E\ B. Sarrealls; the Wilmet W.lsons, the Ed Laws J the S. A. Jones, Sr., the BU! j Jamersons, the L. Flukers, the Rutherford Locketts, the T. J Hopkins, Mrs. Sue Perry John- ston, Nancy Collier, Dora Me- Neil, Clementine Turner, nese Dowse, the Houston Tol- Derts, the Robert Thweatts, Au¬ gusta Pettie, Gladys Sanders J Esther Warrick, Annie Givens Dorothy Lampkins, Dr. Harris. the Eulie Bellingers, Father Caution (in his army uniform), the R. W. Gadsdens, Frankie Golden and many other fans. The stadium was full of out- of-towners, among them Presi¬ dent John Seabrooks, a former Savannahian) of Claflin, whe ;ot a thrill out of greeting for- ner friends and acquaintances /enore Blackshear Marshall of Bluefield, Va., Lila Mae Moore >f Brunswick, Adel Dent John- i native of Brunswick, now re¬ siding in Denver, Colorado proud mother of five. They are g Ue sts of the Lucius Pties * ers Linda Elleby and Martia Graham promenading around the west end of the ten yard ne and finally being lifted into the grandstand by their respective dads. Coach Greene out on the jridiron as usual doing a grand When you put Joe on the gridiron it’s like throwing Brer Rabbit in the briar patch. Ref- ' eree Bractny, Umpire McCain and Field Judge John Jeffer¬ son held their own in their re¬ spective positions. Margaret Rhodes hostess to the Entre Nous on last Friday Besides the members, Dora Me¬ Neil, Altomese Dowse, Albert Thweatt, Edna Washington featuring quite a sophisticated hairdo and very becoming, and in a 8 ra y creation draped at Nancy ' J Collier, very ■ outstanding the Slde ’ the drapes fallm . ... * in ^ full foldSi belt vvus of ICE AND COAL Savannah Ice Delivery Co Dial 8158 HfPT rhinestones. Nancy wore a lovely diamond watch ppd bra- celet, also a cross, gifts of hub- lay (Doctor N. H ) when he re- turned from the World Series. Club prizes were won by Lucile Johnsop, first pr.ze, and Helen weathers, consolijUup. Guest prizes were received by Dora McNeil and Albert Thweatt The members exchanged birth- day presents. Club members are Lucile Johnspp, Carrie Tolbert Willie Edwards, Louise Las ter Helen Weathers, Gussie Pettie Lucile Thomas, Nona Hopkins Margaret Oliver and Margaret Rhodes. The guests enjoyed shrimp creule prepared by Hub- by Rhodes, who termed himself Maitre D.’ The T. B. Seal drive commit¬ tee will sponsqr a fair in De¬ cember- Put it on your must list. The friends of Mrs. Laura King of 210 East Park avenue will regret to learn of her fall¬ ing down some steps and break¬ ing a wrist. Here is Roping s j ie w m s00n recover, Seen at Gus’ Lounge Satur- day night were Corene Debro the Mack Robeits, Eunice Brown, Lawrence I J eny . . . In a party were the N. H. Co «*rs „nd Jewel Harris, Doc featuring i French beret and looking as ,f he had just arrived on a light lrum Paris. In another party were the John Lyons, Jr., Mozellu Collier, Louise Lautler Uuicefwd’s' .. Ti m ,v,v band enurbuo* the guests. Sensational! A flower be- longing to the cacttus family Night blooming ceres . . . (hat , and DiooRts only every ten years at night and drops off before morning, bursting forth in ali ts splendor last week on the front porch of Mr. and Mrs J. M. Walker, Sr. . . Neighbors ushing over to get an eyelul of this plant. Mrs., Walker, y the way, was a picture to hold Sunday, looking as if she had stepped out of Vogue And how! She and daughter Catherine looking more more like nxe sisters. Gertrude Larke, also looking like a 'glamour gal,’ very, very chic, lesN.ng this week for Washington to visit Millie Smith Basket, a former Savan- nahian. Gertie will also stop in Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York and Pittsburgh. While in Pittsburgh she hopes to visit Stella Reeves, now attending the University of Pittsburgh. In New York she will visit the MU- ton Varners. She will return in three weeks. Mrs. Hattie Moses of East An- derson street, returning from in eventful vacation in New York city. While there, she en¬ joyed many sights of interest including one of the World Se- ries games. On her return trip Mrs. Moses stopped over in Richmond, Va., and Florence s. C., to visit relatives. I Jeisse Hopkins^ Jr., leaving ; Monday for Greensboro, N. C. I where he will serve as instruc- tor in electrical wiring at A & 1 x College. Mrs. Martha Wilson elated over surprise gifts her (Dr. J. W.) brought from New York city . . . beautiful brown leather handbag, rhinestone necklace and earrings, evening dress and wrap, all from Sacks, Fifth Avenue. Remember the AKA Harvest Ball at Coconut Grove on Oct 24. Mrs. Ola B. Dingle giving a thrilling welcome address at the dedication program of Second Arnold Baptist church Sunday COLLEGE GOSSIP By THE WHISTLER Hello, kids, the Whistler has some rea i-gone news for you .. . . „ ,,, t ,, few ' 11 ngs ie saw as v ie wa ef „ u night. Before I start whisper- ing there are some items I must not overlook. One of my friends informed me as to the effect of my previous article Those of you who were hurt by some of the things said therein, i take this time out to apolo- gize ... A special apology goes to Miss Madeline McIntosh, who states that although she was standing near the group oi tic ,Ue->make>n She herself war quiet. Oh, yes! I was at the game Saturday and I feel the same way you do. But the dance at the college that night made for the unexciting moments ol the game While cruising along in low lights, I saw Frank Bald¬ win staying mighty close to Juanita Simmons. Could it be that the versatile lover, Julius Williams, Jr., was there? . . LUdie Mosley, you are some fin child, and I know, because I am the Whistler . . . Mary Clyde you dance divinely. The Js or g anist 0 f this church aiid her h US b and> Rev. Dlng j ej ls pastor. Mis. Nancy Walker wearing a becoming yellow wool suit Sunday, The Jolly Eight, a long es- tablished group of seasoned "“71^X2. w Gadsden last week. Quests who enjoyed this evening ol bridge were Mesdames James A. Colston, Sam Brown, J. J Martin, James Edwards, Ai ei Jackson and George Pressley Lucky persons to win tne dainty pastel colored oiljandy aprons given as prizes were Mrs. Ed- wards, guest prize; Mrs,. Col¬ consolation, and Mrs $*«H*4*4*4 # 4*4*4*4*4*4mH*4 m M**M**5*4*4*4**$ # 4*4 m M > 4''5' 'fr•? S ?T j-l* I * j* f || J \musement Y£ ft Column BalU * || 4 «uu auiujim : It DeP a rlmei'l YT j|v [-ft Oct, JO—A Motorcade to Spann’s Place by the Willing Workers of New Moon Baptist Church. Tickets 50c. V *4 0tV((p|jy by Oct. 11—A Yard Party at 125 Walnut Street the Longshoremen Home Protective Lodge. Ticket 40c. Oct. 12—A Crown of Thorns play at Ail -Peo¬ ple New Century Baptist Church. Oct. 10—Fall Dance at Coconut Grove by The Golden Dream Club. Admission 65c. Oct. 13—Motorcade to Spann’s Place by Sec¬ ond Bethlehem Usher Board. Fare 50c. | Oct- 20—Motorcade to Dad’s Place by the Heavenly Bound Social Club. Fare 50c. Oct- 24—Harvest Ball at Coconut Grove by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Tickets, Advance 75c; At Door $1.00. Oct. 22—Enjoyable Night of Games at the Y. M. C. A. Building by the Holsey Reading Circle. Admission 25c. Oct. 27—Musical Recital at St- Philip Monu¬ mental Church, featuring the Davis Choral Club, The Sextet and Doris Johnson at the Piano. Admission 25c. Oct- 29—“The Crucifixion of Christ” moving picture scenery at Tremont Temple Baptist Church- Benefit Women’s Day Drive. Ad- mission25 and 50c. , Oct. 31—Masquerade Ball at Coconut Grove by the Nobles. Advance 65c; At door 75c. No. 7—Lou Sealia Swarz at St. Philip Monu¬ mental A. If- E. Church presented by the Five Chapters of the Order of Eastern Star. Patrons $1.00. Gen. Adm. 75c; Children 40c. 5?AG2 12 VZ ler observed your style ... Ed- gar (Peck) Worlds says he could |not j play football Saturday be¬ cause Mildred Dunbar was on | his mind. Take my word for ‘Women are the root of all false disturbances.’ Jimmie Lunceford’s orchestra was really on the ball. Sunday night I cruised over to the Inn and just as I entered, I was surprised to see Mr. Stride!; 1 the college’s professor of music, at the piano Many of the band players were in college with him. . . . The dance was domi¬ nated by celebrities. I watch¬ ed many of Savannah’s business and professional men dancing away to the beautiful tunes of Jimirf'e 5-v.Jui l ird’s ohettestra. Moses Blount, plenty of peo- don’t realize how sharp you are. . . Ella Jamfes, you are rcal- !y good for the eyes . . . The ; Rtriggle twins are getting finer . every day. " I I picked up on a party given by one of the classes at Beach, | J and it was gone. The dance | Monday night at the RecveAlion Tell! Center was really gope you more next week- THE WHISTLER. (Haynes, club prize. A cjelect salad course was enjoyed | by the guests and the follow- ling members: Mesdames _ Sr.,“ L. M Walter An- drew Robinson, Joseph Jackson, Martin Haynes, Anna Branham, Marion Johnston and John H Law, Sr. HENRY BURNEY IN THE CITii' Henry Burney, well-known West Palm Beach, Fla., business man, was In the city this week circulating rnong his many friends- Mr. Burney, who be¬ fore going to Florida wa- a prominent business man in Sa¬ vannah, was returning home a*- ter a week’s tour of North,Car¬ olina and Virginia, visiting rel¬ atives. » .j i