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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948
The Uutterfly’s
Trail
By Albert Mary Thweatt
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
‘Ihe vorst class oi sum worked in the every day world,
is cyphered by the diseased arithmeticians who are always in
the rule ol Subtraction as to the merits and succor of o ner c
and in *
ever Addition as to their own.” Little Dorrit
The be:a Pni -amuua o.iap-er of the Alpha ten l Aipna
Fretevnitv ropned Oil !h'> Hol^sv i^efSMvUie.'- with t>°tr
Annual Presentation Ball on Thanksgiving Eve in the Crystal
Lh~i:iuuiU ui uie Uueo,.uc Giovc. -t pioVtu to be pe« 4 iaus tue
most excising and oest enjoyed of previous bails. Tne young
ladies were introduced by three attractive and charring ma-
ness- Guests on entering the ballroom ascended several stairs
corted t0 a h jy au ^\ truly u ,‘ Jy congenial ae lpo;ated hosts platlorm, to the were announced then es¬
ladies were in .induced oy fhree receiving line where tho
trorxs wln^h. included attractive ana charming ma-
Mis. James A. Colston, Mrs. P. D. Davis
and Mis. conn is. Clemmons. Mrs. Colston w’ore a becoming
green crepe featuring a round high neck, waist and sleeves
Gummed wun sequins, a lilted bodice and full skirt. Mrs.
Clemmons cause a cerise brocaded crepe with a low cut neck¬
line. Pointed codice with an extended plum. Soft folds fell
i,in the istiine. on > itner side. n.atoning gloves anu a gor¬
geous necklace ot rhinestones. Mrs. Davis featured a blue tis-
loim -itted bodice °i iti snoulaer accented with with a casual throw ol Iris back panel. A
f® e f f ear is ied lnt0 sof Wy a spray seauins and
to tnt h snii i . i . a manipulated cascade which fell
t. nose present were Miss Delores Hardwick loc.k-
mg very dam„y in a white net over white taffeta off the
fhehDht ^ho aWered .
' vith se( i uin s. A ruffle extended from
Jr? sbouluei iK across the waist to the left side then whiS to
enim° -o-Vs 1 III skir *\ She wore a hou P eti slip and
e eSW>rt WaS Benjaimn blnith who is Jun-
Rr at Hmnpton. a
Miss Fedora Bagby chose a white moire with a peplum and
flowing sr.irt showered with sequins. The scalloped neck and
sleeves were quite striking. Her escort was Eugene Johnson
Lms a.eune;t wore very becomingly a beautiful white . .
net mer taffeta featuring a low round neck line. Clarence
^ es ok. 01 Miss °U Helen ldans Dilworth “d a sophomore very sweet at in Ga. State creation was fea- her
. . a
S ft g “If »nH lace r ilowmg yo "’ taffeta net scirt. body Her scalloped escort at the Jessie waist and
w Oileans and Ga. State was Conorad
a Sophomore. . Miss Miriam
■TflmnnJu in a wblte cmb roidered taffeta and net-
. Wllh
featured sequms arranged in the form of
T ! : WaS her escort - • All of the escorts
avJri hm i 1 h bemums l dles ‘ carried Miss hu Phoebe -" e bouquets Robinson, of gladioli escort-
' •
ed hv wiiuo wore “" ete with iow
*
Congratulations to Mr. Felix Alexis one of the hosts who
was supti visor of decorations this year for the beautiful and
unique if '- nous, lie Las for years been tremendously in¬
terested in both exterior and interior decorations In the cen¬
ter of the ballroom was a colossal torch carrying out the theme
oi the decorations. Tnis torch (their symbol) represented
li:e Lt/ht of The World.. From the top radiated scores of
streamers representing rays of light beaming froom the torch
Light torches were on either side of the ntranc Mr Alexis
was assisted by a committee of volunteer male students of Ga-
k-tate along v.nth the social committee of the local chapter.
Theie wcie so many glamorous and attractively gowned
female guests enjoying this grand affair that I hesitate to
mention any unless 1 could describe every one and of course,
space will not permit. The gentlemen in their Tails or Tux¬
edoes made it very pleasant lor them. A variety of favors
gaou niuSK, a beautiiul background and a warm congeniality
combined to make a perfect evening. Orchids to the Alphas-
Mesdames Anne Givens, Eldora Greene, Miss Camilla
Weems and Yours Truiy returned Sunday after having at¬
tended tnt Southern Regional Comerence of Delta sigma
Theta So only in Charleston. S. G. Soror Ciemrrne vVeoer is
the newly elected Regional Director. . . Mrs. Greene and I en¬
joyed a tasty midnight snack ao the beautiiul ana spacious
n. .ire ol the Arthur Clements after the dance given by the Pan-
Hellenic Council of Charleston honoring the Deltas The Sa¬
vannah .
delegation enjoyed eggnog and other tasties at the
lovely home ol Mr. and Mrs. a. sanlord. Because of the full
sessions we couldn’t keep the appointment with Mr and Mrs
Mazeek. The Charleston Deltas were perfect hostesses.
We also went on a most enjoyable tour of Charleston in
the beautiiul new blue Ford of the Clements.
M:s. O. M. Rodolph of Charleston is a sweet, charming,
and -most hospitable lady. Mrs. Greene and Yours Truly were
fortunate in enjoying her luxurious home during our stay
i.irs. Givens Miss Weems .
ana ^topped with the Fraziers.
Mesdames Rubye Gadsom Gertude Thomas, Ronald Gad-
son and Edwina Gimmons motored to Atlanta to spend fhe
Thanksgiving Holidays. . Miss Virginia Boxx accompanied by
little Georgia Ann Gill spent a delightful Thanksgiving in
Fort Valley as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hugie Walker. Sr.
They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Grier of Griffin. . Georgia Ann
v as thrilled over seeing u'e Albany and Fort Valley wo tbaii
game. . Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cooper spent vhe holidays home
with us- Oh Friday they were accompanied to Darien by
Mrs. Cooper’s ioster mother, Mrs. J. H. Patterson as guest of
Mr. anct Mrs. Chester Deviliars. Mrs. Sophie Moulaen and
Mrs. Zelia Des Verney were the dinner guests of Mrs. Patter¬
son on Tuesday last.
It’s a gul lor Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Alexis She will answer
to the name of Glea Deans. Her official entry into this world
was November 15. 1948. Congratulations.
Kan into Marie Orsot (Mrs. Tony) uptown doing last min¬
ute snoppmg oeiore leaving lor ••Plumacres,” her lather s Re¬
sort- she planned horseoack riding, fishing and of course,
“Tony” must get in a bit oi hunting. she also planned
spending some ame with her sister, Mrs. Owen Cook of Durham,
j N. C. and her mother.
Messrs. Leua Martin. Leroy Banks and Raleigh Bryant were
in the city lor the holidays and to attend the Alpha’s dance.
Dr. Griffin ol Brunswick* also was in the city to attend the
dance. .Eorry I coaid not get chance to contact all visitors.
Would always like to oc informed of any visitors or any kind
of affair. . Ring 3-7157 or mail the inlormation to me.
The Penny Group of Second Baptist Church has as it4
final report the amount of $125.00 collected for its Tenth An¬
niversary. . Congratulations. This added to that collected
daring its nine prevvious years make a total of $1517.90. Those
penmts truly amounted to dollars. The Group is most sin¬
cerely grateful to its members and friends who made this pos¬
sible.
Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Palmer (Mrs- Palmer the former
Mercedes Hardwick) spent the Thanksgiving season with rel¬
atives here- Ghe received quite a thrill seeing her baby sis¬
ter being presented to society. Mr. Palmer is an account¬
ant at Hampton- Mrs. Palmer works in one of the offices)
there.
Wasn’t here to witness the Merchant’s parade but heard
that the Floats were beautiful. Congratulations to Woodville
fc;r winning the prize. The school is really receiving numerous!
h mors. Several days ago their principal, Mrs. Sophronia
Tnompkins had scores ol honors showered on her and now
more honors for the school. Congratulations. Keep up the
good work.
East Broad School’s Primary teachers are sponsoring a
mammoth Christmas Carnival oh Dec. 17th- Watch the pa¬
pers lor more about this. You may pick up many Christmas
gifts.
Mrs. Jane Parker Starr two big Thanksgiving thrills in¬
cluded her husband’s meeting nor in Washington, D. C- and
witnessing the Howard-Lincoln Football game.
Messrs. W. D. Donnelly and J. T. Elleroy have returned
from Atlanta alter attending the Kappa’s Convention there.
Mattiwilda Dobbs was charming at her recital last week.
She w'Ore a beautiful green velvet gown trimmed in peach net
with gold sequins which was designed and made by the petit
artist, herself. Her voice thrilled her listeners- Here’s wish¬
ing her future success.
GYSTER ROAST
An oyster roast will be given
the Laymen’s Association of
St. Mary’s Catholic church, 902
w - 36th street, Friday evening,
December 3, from 8 to 12
o’clock. William H. Seabrook,
is chaiiman.
Birthday Dinner Party
A most delight:ul party on
Thanksgiving day was a birth-
US Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brooks 'If
of 744 Trinity avenue, avenue, New
York, in honor of Mrs. Eliza¬
beth Dixon Ayers. The house
was beautifully decorated- A
delicious buffet style dl'nnter
table consisted of turkey and
dressing, cran/berries, green
vegetable salad, turnip greens,
pumpkin pie, hot rolls and cof¬
fee. A variety of refreshments
was served. After the guests
sang “Happy Birthday to You’
Mrs- Ayers cut a delicious cake
necorated with a turkey, an
a- of Rren corn, a purnok ,
with candles in the center. I
■ ui.: uecuiations were
symbol of Mrs. Ayers’ birthday
■ V thanksgiving uuy, also |
Guests included Mr. and Mrs ;
Charlie Brooks, Mr. and Mrs.
! Stafford Penn, Mesdames Dora
Carter, Sadye Williams, Mickey
Ward, Misses Edna Trombough,
Ina Penn, little Misses Margie
and Katherine Penn and Frank
“FUN IN THE TOY SHOP”
Children and adults who at
ter,d the Zeta Phi Beta Sorori-
ty’s annual Christmas project
= 1 BCt . a t1 ^ 1U ... f thClr .
next Friday night when they
see “Fun In The Toy Shop’’ at
the Colored Recreation Center
at 8 o’clock.
| Besides the program which
| ■"'"\sists of real dancing dolls,
there will be an auction of some
of the most beautiful dolls ever
Well, this - cool weather is
just about to catch up with us.
It has been a long time get-
tm-g here. Most of us would
say, “Slowly, but Surely.’’
The football season, is over
and some of us are sorry. The
boys are glad in some ways and
sorry in others. They can hold
those late hours once more. It !
is time for the basketball play-
ers to suffer. The football sea-
v;as great and the basket-
jball | season the will be likewise. We
wish best of luck to them
in the ensuing year.
GGO’s game was really on
Thursday. The game didn’t get
exciting until the last quarter.
The score was 6-0 in favor of
G£C\ Retha Shanks, Vivian
Andrews, Dorothy Bell, Delores
Jones, Christine Wright, what
was the idea cn the pants at
the game? The game was a
special occasion.
Beach’s game came on also.
In the beginning all thought
it would end in a scoreless tie.
After the half things began to
bloom. These Eulldogs played
like mad. The score was 26-0.
You can always depend on
former Beach students. They
wih always be with you.
Christine Williams is still
canying a torch for Amos. How
long will it last?
A marriage license has been
FOR YOUR
CONVENIENCE
Use the
Tribune Photographic
Service
M. Edward Tolbert
Tribune Staff P’notog.
For Pictures Of
Church Gatherings
Club Affairs
Weddings and
Celebrations of
All Kinds
CALL 5338
after 5 p. m. 2-0048
THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE
Birthday Party
Little Jacquelyn Mack of 51(3
E ast Anderson street celebrated
»r,ihW birthday with a e „a
pary glvcn in her honor by her
grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Mack
on Thursday, November 23rd.
Many games were enjoyed by
he children especially by Jua-
nita Kelly who won the prize
for pinning on the Donkey's
Tail- ' Little Miss Jacquelyn
Mack received many gifts. T.ie
birthday cake iced in white and
holding three pink candles was
in the center of the table. The
guests were Juanita and Edgar
Kelly B,^ Joseph Harriet NeSL and Tom-
MwaM Ja
sejii Green, B.:rry Bellinger,
Butler, G. Yvonne
Ebbs, Herman Mack. Jr., Eiiza-
beth E vins, Mi rule Pearl
Hobbs, Mr. and Mrs. Bias, Mrs.
Johnie Mac Mack, Mrs. White,
Miss Mary Bevins, Mr. and Mrs
Ctiarles Ebbs, Mr. Herman
Mack, Mr. John Mack, Jr..
uamr-1 Bevins, Mr. John
Mack, Sr. and Miss Pheon Sin-
seen on display at one time.
dolls are contributions of
|0U1 bus iness firms and profes-
organizations.
*11 sorors are working unusu-
a ii y on perfecting the
dance acts of the real dolls and
Old Santa Claus will be or hand
to carry on activities of the toy
shop.
Don’t miss this wonderful
| treat. Admission for children
is 25 cents and adults 40 cents.
issued to Sinclair Campbell,
Jr., and Frances Lewis. Con¬
gratulations to you two love
birds.
Gecrge Dingle is in town.
Ethel Terrell must be a happy
person- Moses Blount has
make his home on the west
of town. IIow nice. Betty
K!,itg ieally pulled a good one
her friei/ls. ' By the way,
cn
Bettye, who is your lover?
Prince Jackson and Robert
Zlccum really have the twins
jam up. By the way, Prince
and Robert favor a little. Wu-
lie Mae Hall, what happened to
you Thursday night? YBu
teemed a little confused.
Danny Wilson, you had bet-
„er watch cut because someone
Kelsey away from you. De-
lores Hardw-ck, Waiter Paige
was r-.ally a sport Friday ltile.
Sambo and Anna Bell Jaudon
were seen at GSC’s game on
Thursday- Is it still love
there.
Doris Holsey, you and John
Wright should come to some
understanding. You know you
two can’t live without each
other. George Lofton, will you
plezie make up your mind?
Nita P'aley, we Heard you have
a ior Blown. Is tin,
Bettye Holloway, you and
P ue seem to be on. Buck
Wilks, will you please give some
girl a chance? You are some
fine thing. Mildred Truell,
you sounded like Savannah
Churchill Saturday night over
the radio. Wc know Robbie
Lewis is proud of you-
Clarence and Louise Hender¬
son looked very cute at the
dance Thursday night. Doro¬
thy Stevens, why pull on Peack
so hard at the game? Robert
“Bobby’’ Turner, we saw you
and Fannie Mae Henderson at
the game. Frank Prince, you
are the track hero of the
world.
Everyone is talking about the
five basketball players from
Chicago. They are Edward
Connor, Alfred Jackson, Macco
Edward Pearson and
McDaniels. They are
really gone-
Well, the time has “Came’’
we must “Go.’’
Curley Top
Fourth Precinct Meeting
The Fourth Precinct of the ,
First District of the Citizens 1
Democratic club will hold a
special meeting Monday night
at the Recreation Center, 37th
street and the Ogeechee road,
at 7:30 J. M. Gaynor is pre¬
cinct chairman.
SORORITIES SPONSOR
SEAL SALE
The sororities of Savannah
iave organized themselves into
a greater sisteriicou lor the
yuletide season. Phis sister-
hood is manifesting itself in a
bigger and broader Tuberculo-
_. . , „ . _ , _ .
oronty wall sponsor a booth at
a strategic point of the city.
Booths will be placed on the
as.si.de and on the westside
in order to make seals and
bangles available to everyone.
’he spirit of giving is the spir-
of Christmas. Save life aiicl
? 1Ve hea 1 1 by Purcnasni, .....
lrom one ° f the sorority booths.
When you buy seals, you give
to the community and to your
if that piuceless gift—
Health.
I I II A I n W
Mrs Georgia McDonla of W.
Savannah and Mrs. Maggie
Robertson of 821 Elliott avenue,
spent a pleasant trip visiting
tatives and friends in Chica-
go.
Otis Bryant of New York
ity is spending his vacation
with his cousins, Mr. and Mrs.
M. Hamlet of West 41st St.
Mr - Bryant is a dlerk for the
board of transportation of New
York city. He will also visit
other relatives and renew old
acquaintances while here.
i. anu mit-miuca lu
wards entertained relatives
and friends with a turkey din-
ner on Thanksgiving day, that
day being their 51st wedding
anniversary. Guests were Rev.
■md Mrs. E. O. S- Cleveland,
Rev. M. Shavers, Mr. and Mrs.
J. W. Roberts, Mrs. Mary
Mocre, Miss Ella Baldwin, Mrs.
Rosa L. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs.
Win. Braxton. Mr. and Mrs. E
P. Allen, Aliphonso Edwards,
Master Fred Edwards, little
Roslyn Edwards, little Cathe-
rir,? Moore and Master Vincent
Edwards.
FLATMAN VILLAGE
Brand New Homes -54 To Be Built Under Supervision Of The United States Government F. H. A.
Opportunity of a life¬ Lots Average
time to own your horns 50 by UO
for about $35 9*1
monthly which in¬ 3 bedroom homes fir
cludes principal, in¬ those who require,
terest, taxes,
once.
Only $250.51 beautiful hardwood
cash, but terms may
be arranged on the floors; cabinet sink;
$250M many electric outlets,,
(These homes would attic, 2 bedrooms,
rent for $65.09 in a living room,, kitchen,
white section). bath.
SALESMAN ON GROUNDS SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 3 TO 5:30
Flatman Village is reached by Gwinnett Street to Carver Village; then south to Blun Avenue,
then west to the first such homes for Negroes in Savannah.
Further Information Cheerfully Given At Office of
A. F. King & Son
9 EAST YOR K STREET
a .
Mrs. Mattie L. Blanks’ who
for the past 18 years was a
resident of Florida, returned to
Savannah to live- She is now
at home at 231 W. Gaston St.
Her grand daughter, Thelma,
flew here Friday to spend ihe
Thanksgiving week end, and
flew back Sunday night. Thel-
ma, an artist, is a senior at the
Gorsey high school of Miami,
Fla., and an art instructor for
(the James L. Scott Welfare
federation of that city,
j A deligh tul Thanksgiving
dinner was given by Mr. and
„ f _ .
thorpe avenue, the dinner eon-
sisting of turkey and all the
j trimmings. Mr. a.vd Mrs. Foss*
had as their guests Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Hutchison, g.
Brown, Mrs. Rachel Bapis, Mrs
Riley. Mrs. Hayward, Mrs. Jas.
Day, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pace
Mr. and Mrs Louis Lockwood
Mrs. Ennis Hams, Mrs. Janie
Bayfield and Mr. Livingston
Dinner was served by Mrs. M.
i j sjiirg on.
Miss Mat'iwilda Dobbs and
her sister, Mrs. Irene Dobbs
Jackson, of Atlanta, were house
I guests of Mr. a;vl Mrs. w. J.
Ayers of West 37th street last
• Jc. Grand Master Johli
(Wesley Dobbs, Ihe Rev. Ray-
mend Jackson and Clarence
iRender, all of Atlanta, joined
them at dinner Tuesday even-
i/. The men in the party
were house guests of Mrs. Su-
sie Singleton of 2006 Harden
street during their short stay,
I flf rs> Colston Heads
College Women’s Club
Faculty wives and women on
Aie faculty of Georgia Elate
college met recently and orga-
nize( f» a club The officers elect-
. . .
ed w re. mis. j. n tui.umi,
president; Mrs. M. G
vice president; Miss LueUa
Hawkins, secretary, Mrs. V.
| Frazier, treasurer; Mrs. Car.
iFiipP' r, chaplain, and Miss M.
|G._ Harrison reporter. The
members of the group express-
ed varied interests as hobbies
and special charitable projects
iThe lirst planned activity will
| be the preparation of Christ-
imas packages for the children
in a delinquent home whi .ft is
‘located in the college commu-
nitv.
Atlanta Bank Joins
Federal Reserve
ATLANTA, Nov. 28. — The
Citizens Trust company, lead-
ing Negro banking institution
in Georgia, has become a mem-
ber of the Federal Reserve Sys- j
tern.
Approval for accepting the
ihstitution in the national
banking system was received
this week after all require-
ments for membership In the
Federal Reserve System
been met.
The bank, of which L. D
Milton is president, is strictly ,
a Southern organization,. Nine-
ty-eight per cent of the stock
i s owned by Atlantians.
In the college dormitory or In
your own home, a common wind-up
4 to rt a a niwhflir nightly ,, “gab tra h frtai fest’’ 11 Is la olwava always
In order. However, tho refresh-
ments ghould not be heavy. Some-
thing light to nibble on, or some
thing tasty ^ ^drtnk J.^tho
beforo bedtime,
a rennetized milk drink makes a
wonderful nightcap. It’s grand to
sleep on because the rennet enzyme
makes It even easier to digest than
milk Itself. The rennet tuilk mix¬
ture can be made gp In a bowl or
pitcher ahead of time and kept In
the refrigerator until wanted, when
It Is combined with cold milk and
beaten until smooth. Or the mix
ture la quickly made, takes 10
minutes to set, after which it can
be mixed with cold milk, beaten
and drunk immediately. It Is a
healthful, delicious milk drink you
PAGE FIB
The capital of tho banking
firm, whose net worth te mpts
: bm SfOLCOO, is controlj'm by
31 Southern Negroes. “
Though it is owned and" li¬
crated exclusively by Negroes,
many of its 10,500 accounts be-
to white customers.
- ;■
Of the 503,000 people in this
estimated to have ac-
live tuberculosis, approximately
half — a nuarter of a -million
people are unknown tQ.Jwaith
authorities- Yet these people
may be spreading the disease to
others.
will want to prepare time and time
again.
Just try It once and see what a
restful night you have!
Creamy Coffee Rennetized
Milk Drink
2 cups milk (not canned)
2 teaspoons Instant coffee poWder
1 package vanilla rennet
1 cup cold milk
Dissolve lnBtant coffee In milk.
Warm slowly, stirring constantly
Tost a drop on inside of wrist fre¬
quently. When COMFORTADI Y
WARM, (110° F.) not hot, remove
at once from heat. Add rennet
powder and stir quickly until ui i-
solved — not oyer one minute. Do
not move until set —about 10 min¬
utes. Then chill. Just be'orb stri
lng, ndd cold milk aud boat v.oii
with rotary beater.