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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1949
The Butterfly’s
Trail
By Albert Mary Thweatt
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Fear is crossing bridges Oerore we come to them. Cour¬
age does not consist in feeling fear, but tn conquering fear.
We need men of courage and valor who are not intimidated by
mob psychology and who dare speak courageously for Jesus
sake.”
DEBUTANTE PRESENTED
On last Thursday September Fifteenth, the exhuberance
of youth vied with beauty ' when Acting President and Mrs.
Mrs. W. K. Payne of Georgia State College presented their
daughter, Rosalyn Elizabeth, in “Formal Debut’’ at the College
Community House. The setting included reception, ball and
buffet rooms all beautifully decorated . On entering the re¬
. .
ception room the guests were greeted by Miss Catherine Bogan
who was quite attractive in u print pique. She had charge
of the guests book. Marguerite Long (Mrs. Robert) sweet and
. presented the guests
petite in her gown of sheer pastel blue, presented her
to the parents of the debutante who in turn
formally. »
After having been received, the guests were greeted by 'an
array of red and white gladioli, American Beauty Roses and gold
chrysanthemums. White tapers forming an arch, graced the
mantel. The brass candelabra holding these tapers happened
to be a much treasured family heirloom, having been a wed¬
ding gift of Rosalyn’s great grand father to her great grand¬
mother. They are over a hundred years old (the candelabra).
The ballroom was bedecked with giant red balloons
forming a low ceiling. Red anu white gladioli added to the
Yvlendor .. ,,The charrrwng and beautifully gowned female mem-
of this new generation and the dashing Romeos made
merry to the exotic and melodious strains of James Drayton’s
combo (which was by the way “par excellent”)
Later in the evening the floors to the buffet room were
opened by Mesdames Nianza James. Mamie Haynes and Var-
netta Frazier and the guests retreated to a tasty supper . . .
The table was adorned with a centerpiece of red roses flank¬
ed by crystal candelabra holding four burning tapers . . . Pre¬
siding at the punch bowl were Mrs. Ernestine Bertrand ador¬
able in an orchid net and Mrs. Irene Alexis, very charming
in a sheer blue, assisted by Mrs. E. A. Wortham also attrac¬
tive in a becoming aqua crepe.
The honored debutante made a beautiful picture in a gor¬
geous decollete of white chiffon and lace gown, white pearl
earrings, white nylon lace gloves, a white orchid print import;
ed handkerchief and an arm bouquet of American Beauty
Roses tied with red tulle accentuated the beauty of her gown
Mrs. Payne was most stunning in a white and flesh colored
chiffon gown, rhinestone earrings, a wrist corsage of red
roses ana white nylon gloves.
Tne guests added a rainbow of colors to the ballroom that,
was so very artistically decorated by William K. Payne, Jr.
(brother of the “deb”). Flowers, gifts, telegrams and cards
of congratulations were received by Rosalyn.
Those enjoyfng the occasion included Misses Evelyn Grant,
Jean, Miller. Mary Hogan, Doris Thorpe, Constance Bogan,
Eleanor Bryant, Agatha Curley, Olga Bynes. Lollie Orr, Susie
Kelsey, Beverly Brown- Doroiny Faucette, Theodosia Martin,
Willie Mae Baldwin, Barbara Burke, Bettye Singleton, Chris¬
tine Williams. Dorothy Mclver, Beatrice Williams, Leomia
Mitchell, Constance Mosley. Lois Wilson and Janet Wilson;
Messrs. Romeo Smith, Jr.. Alex Ellis. Jr., Marion Tolbert, John¬
nie Owens, Toland Collier, William Brown, Claud Byers, James
Elder. Henry Thomas, Thomas Daniels, John Sapp, Lester
Johnson, Raleigh Bryant. Jr., Edward Carter, C. J. Smith, Jr.,
Janies J. Coles. Henry Colley, Frank Baldwin, Clifford Hard¬
wire, James W“lls. Louis Vaugnn. Charles Frazier, William K.
Payne II and others. Some of the invited guests had to
leave for various out-of-town colleges before the affair.
SOCIALLY
Mesdames Rosemary Jackson and Rebecca Alexander were
joint hostesses to a lovely bridge party honoring Mrs. Beatrice
McGill of Chicago. Beautiful gladioli added to the pleasant¬
ness of the affair. While the guests were awaiting the ar¬
rival of the guest of honor, little Albert Jackson III entertain¬
ed them with a miniature piccolo he had made. Every one
was thrilled as they were led by him to the front porch where
he had it set up. It was very clever and interesting. He al¬
so stole the show by presenting gifts to his former teacher,
Mrs. Pauline Hagins and to me. his present third grade teach¬
er. They were a set of handmade novelty earrings and a proud’ pin
and we were so happy to receive them and he . very
.
Prizes at bridge were won by Mrs. Ella Law . . the cutest
scatter pins, one a miniatpre stove and the other a scuttle
set with red and white jewels. Mrs. Rubye Gadson received
second prize, scatter pins and the shape of swords set with
red and white jewels. Mrs. Grethel Scott drew consolation,
a bottle of Elizabeth Arden “It’s Your toilet water.’’ The
guest of honor was presented a gorgeous rhinestone necklace
and a pair of earrings to match. . also perfumed bracelet that
was too unique for words . . A delicious repast was enjoyed by
all.
Those enjoying the most delightful evening were .Mes¬
dames Ella Law, lone Trice, Frances Sharpe, Susan Waters.
Eldora Greene. Grethel Scott, Jane Parker Starr, Pauline Ha¬
gins, Edwma Ford. Magdeline Harrison. Bessie Isabelle Hardwick, Ma¬
rie Crsot, Mattie Leftwich. Alma Whittley, Sykes,
Leah Greene, Ruby Gadson, Edna Williams, Grace Jenkins,
Agatha Cade, Irma Callen. Charlotte Curley, Ursuline Inger-
soll and Miss Agatha Curley . and of course the guest of
.
honor.
Albert told me before we left that he was going to bring
Iwitention wv V piqcolo to school and on the day he explanation did he captivated the
of his classmates with his of why and
how it was made.
Mr. and Mrs. Warrick, Jr. (John and Reatha) motored
here from their home in Washington, D. C. to visit their par¬
ents. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Warrick, Sr. On their way here
they stopped in Lumberton, N. c., for a brief visit at Reatha’s
former home. They were entertained with a delightful par¬
ty in their honor Saturday before last by Mr. and Mrs War¬
rick. The guests included Misses Pearl and Jaunita Laven¬
der, Lollie Orr. LaNaida Johnson of New York; Mesdames Lu-
retha Prince. Marguerite O’Brien, the Mack Roberts, the Mor¬
gan Bedgoods, the Solomon Bynes, the Jack Sallens, Mrs.
Louise Hutchinson of New York, Romeo Smith. Jr., Curtis Cos¬
tello, James Colse, James Wells and Thomas Miller. They left
the following Monday, Miss Leonardo Johnson motoring as
far as Washington with them. They were also accompanied
by Reatha’s little niece Carrie Truelle McMillan of Lumberton,
N. C.
CONGRATULATIONS
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Warrick, Sr„ celebrated their 27th
Wedding Anniversary on September 12th amidst scores of
gifts, telegrams, cards and best wishes and congratulations
from their many friends. . Mrs. Warrick is an instructor at
Beach-Cuyler High School and also ah instructor at night in
the Adult Academic Training Program. Mr. Warrick is an
assistant Tehnician at Georgia State College.
POPULARITY CONTEST
The popularity contest of the East Side Group of Beth
Eden Baptist Church which came to a close on August 31st
was a gala affair as well as a grand success financially
(Pardon my being so late but I misplaced the article and
it was too late for the last issue. . so sorry)
The room was beautifully decorated with foliage. The
girls were in long dresses with hair in the upward sweep.
Boys wore long trousers, white jackets and
the affair quite picturesque . . at
Honors were awarded the following: Charles Alston 1st
prize- Varnes Barrier 2nd. prize, Georgia Demerez 3rd prize,
and Jaifnita Jones 4th.
The contestants included' Charles Alston. Varner Barnes.
Alto Fuage. Jaunita .Tones, Jacqueline Hunter. Georgia Mae
Demerv Dorothv Jackson, Alvin Wilkins, Robert Beard. Jr ,
Alexander Gilbert- Charles Edwards, Betty Milligan, Frank
Butler. Jr.. Maxine Brown, Shirley Miller, Isaac Heyward and
.Linda Abney. ■ - -
SOCIETY
..MISS ROSAi US P A Y N E j
daughter of of O' Mr. a id State Mrs, col- W. j j
K. Payne org a
lege, as she made her debut at;
a party given by 'her parents i
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Observations
by Willa
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Tomorrow, Sept. 23, marks
the release date of ‘ Jackie
Robinson,” th 3 magazine which
carr.es the true life story ot
the famous Brooklyn Dodger
[ It is a pictor.al history which
millions of youngsters as well
as adult fans will enjoy. Th s
magazine is publ shed by the
Fawcett Publications, Inc., and
will be sold on newsstands at
10 cents a copy. A1 Dreyfuss,
manager of Newsstand Promo¬
tion, states that Jackie Rob n-
son ‘‘has contributed more
than anyone el e to the ad¬
vancement of th 3 Negro race.”
Ins de the cover page of this
new magazine, Jackie Robinson
leaves a message for children
wh ch ends as follows; “Wh n
I’m through with baseball, I
plan to help o her boys learn
how to make the best use oi
their playtime, and to work tor
opportunit.es for all.” ,
The annual “P ace Parade”
by Bishop Grace’s followers
was the main attraction for
colored Savannahians last
Sunday. Although the parade
was not as elaborate as those
dur.ng the war years, the num¬
ber of spectators surpassed all
times. Members of ail denom¬
inations and all classes of “eo-
ciety” were noted watering
the paraders. Although some
say the Bishop takes a lot of
money away from Savannah,
many Savannah business con¬
cerns profit by his v sits. For
instance, the Savannah Trib¬
une printed the placards, t.ck-
ets. circulars, and newspaper
publicity; the'dry goods stores
sold yards of sat.n and lace
for dresses; the beauty parlors
arranged the hair-dos; the
filling stations provided the
gasoline; the grocers sold their
food products, and surely the
shoe rebuilders will have plen¬
ty of work repa ring run down
shoe heels and worn out shoe
soles this week. Well, it is
hard to criticize a man who
has two million followers
(many intelligent ones, too),!
all over the country- We would !
rather his try to find out Anparently the sec- j
ret of success.
all churches are attempting to
increase the.r memberships, in¬
cluding the wr.ter’s.
A junior high school student
remarked that Mrs. A. C. Curt-
right (one of the new .teach¬
ers) means business, for she
gives her classes home work ev¬
ery day. A new senior high
school student after one day in
Mr. Joe Green’s class, said he
liked Mr. Greene’s method of
of teaching because th' rowdy
students had no time for
foolishness.
Merilus Simms, one of the
«3 SAVANNAH TRIBE**
last Thursday evening at tt)e
GSC Community Center. Miss
Payne is a junior at Howard
University and a member of tne
Alpha Kappa Alpha soror ty. .
Photo by Freeman.
first graders at Florence stre.t
echool, was so. proud of the ball
and apple he colored (red) at
school that all the Tribune
employees had to stop work
long enough to adm re his art.
Merilus, age 6. has been the
publittier’s pet inter-off.ee
messenger since the age of
four. Now he is able to take
letters to the mail box on the
corner. Yes. He get, paid, too,
and saves his earnings. B
prefers two nickles for a
d me’s vjorth of work
Paula Robeson is instructor
of mu ic at Risley high school
in Brunsw.ck this year. At the
oge of six she played the p ano
accompaniments for the songs
of tier - first grade classmates
at Floraeace street school PTA
meetings. In fact, her neigh¬
bor who was an instructor of
public school music, gave Paula
her first p anu lesson at the
age of three. Paula’s first piece
was ‘’River, Little River.” Her
parents were very proud of her
accomplishment.
The busy persons are
ones who seem to get the in¬
teresting filings done. The
writer of the “Butterfly’;
Trail.’’ Mrs. Albert M. Thweatt
Is a school teacher, housewih
and mother. It is remarkablf
how she finds time to get h'r
newsy column to the Tr bum
on time each week. From the
comments, it is the most widely
read column in the paper.
Mrs. Lady Cohen, a former
Savannahian, who now resides
in Los Angeles, Californ a, says
that you can add twenty years
to your life by moving to Cal¬
ifornia. By the way, her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Merritt
Cohen, is principal of one of
the public schools in Los An¬
geles where wh;te and colored
children attend. No one seems
to think about the color of the
other person’s skin.
Thanks to all customers who
brought printing jobs to ‘ W.l-
la” during the past week. It
is good to enjoy your confi¬
dence Keep read ng the Trib¬
une ads, too.
Chicago efender
Representatives
In City
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Houston
of New York city are in the
city as representatives of the
Chicago Defender. Mrs
ton is a reporter and Mr. Hous-
ton is a "distributor for
South. Mrs. Houston will be
remembered as Mss Marian
McKay, whose mother was the
late Mrs. Eliza Sengstacke
Kay.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert
and their son, Robert, Jr.,
Chicago, were in the city re¬
cently because of the illness of
Mrs. McKay’s father. They re¬
turned to Chicago Monday by
motor, ________
Stone Lodge
Stone Lodge. I. O. B. and S.,
will meet Thursday night,
Sept. 22, at the Eiks Rest, at
which time all members are
requested to be present. Char-
l.e Stone is president of the
lodge and Walter Lee, report¬
er.
With The Army In Japan
Tne following Savannah men
are reported as making f ne
records with the American Oc¬
cupation forces in Japan: Cpl.
Mar.on C Ralph, Jr., son of
Mrs. Ellon Ralph of 723 West
42nd street; Pvt. John W. Far¬
ley. son of Marie Farley of 1907
Ogeechee avenue, and Sgt. lcl.
Woodrow L Wallace, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Wallace of
715 Bolton street.
Sgt. Wallace is a mess stew¬
ard in Company B, Pvt. Farley
is a rifleman with Company
M and Cpl. Ralph is a member
of the 291st Army Band, all of
the 24th Infantry.
Mr. Neasman On
Family Service Staff
The appointment of Farley
B. Neasman as case worker on
the staff of Family service is
announced by F. P. Baker, ex¬
ecutive d rector. Mr. Neasman
the fourth student com ng to
the agency under the coopera-
V ervic‘e° g r
S a nd
versity School of Social Work
wh ch was inaugurated in 19' 7,
Mr. Neasman began duties in
the agency on September 1.
A native of Ocala, Fla., Mr.
Neasman is a graduate of How¬
ard Academy in Ocala and re¬
ceived 'his B S. at Morr s Brown
college, June, 1948. He has had
fourteen months of professional
soc al work training and pre¬
vious experience in Fulton
county,. Department of Publ c
Welfare, Atlanta.
Mr Neasman will be working
along with four regular ca;e
workers serving famil es with
problems beyond th.ir control
He is jo ned here by his wife,
Mrs. Lydia J. Neasman, ’also e
social worker n group work.
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Hampton Enrollment
Exceeds Expectations
HAMPTON, Va.—More than
400 freshmen and transfers—_
at least 50 above the early es¬
timates—last week took part in
Hampton Institute Orientation
activ t es. Unofficial tabula¬
tion listed a total of 231 fresh¬
men men and 145 freshmen
women, with 10 and 16 trans¬
fers, respectively.
A total of 93 new veterans,
including both freshmen and
transfers, were among those
taking part in the activ.t.es.
which ended Saturday. Sep¬
tember 1,7. Classes began Mon¬
day, September 19.
Figures on the continuing
students will be rel eased later-
During the Orientation
freshmen and other
students took placement
psychological exam
went through the various pha¬
ses of the registration process,
heard school officials d scuss
important areas of their col-
lege life, met for worship ser-
vices, took campus tours,
and socializ'd together, heard
student leaders and were in¬
structed about important stu¬
dent activities.
A banquet for the fre hman
class Saturday night, Septem¬
ber 10, in the college cafeteria,
presented Dr. Stephen J.
Wright, dean of faculty, as the
main speaker.
Real Estate Loans
Consult us before making your Real Estate Loans.
We have handled real estate loans for 5(1 years.
Loans made on various plans to suit your income
It will be to your advantage to see us first
Southern Savings & Loan
Company
19 East Ray Street Rhone 2-2111
Assets Over $2,000,000
< WE PAY 3 % Certificates
2 % SAVINGS DEPOSITS
G. S. Council Gets
New Executive Director
The G.rl Scout Association
of Savannah has secured the
services of Miss Sarah Bowman,
who w.ll serve as executive di¬
rector of the Girl Scout local
association-
Miss Bowman comes to til s
organization widely experienc¬
ed. She has served as area d.-
rector of the We t Texas Girl
Scout Council at Abilene, Tex.,
for the past three years. Over
a period of years she has had
many posts of leadership. She
has been a trainer for the Ca¬
nal Zone Girl Scouts; assistant
trainer at Camp Juliette Low
at Cloudland,, Ga.; field direc¬
tor for the Atlanta Girl Scout
Counc 1 and executive director
of the Knoxville and Railway.
New Jersey, Councils; traveling
executive and a member of the
Regional organ!/,at.ohal set-ups
She is well experienced in
G rl Scout Camping, having
served as a staff member of
Girl Soout camps educe 1920.
She was co-director of West
Texas Area camp this sum¬
mer. M ss Bowman received
her educational train tig from
the Fulton Irgh school in At¬
lanta, and Agnes Scott college,
where she received the A. B
in biology. She has done grad¬
uate work at- Emory un versl-
t,y. She was an instructor at
Agnes Scott college from 1932
to 1935.
Miss Bowman is a native of
Columbia. M ss.
M ss Bowman is v'rv anxious
^ have th(J Negro division of
thc Girl Scout Association
reach al loasl 400 girls in tWs
city.
I zvy’s Store Now G. S.
Eouipment Agency
Mrs. Berthyl Gloss'.nger,
equipment adviser of the Na¬
tional Girl Scout office, has
announced that Levy’s of Sa¬
vannah has been authorized to
serve as the Girl Scout Equ p-
mont Agency of Savannah.
This store will carry all of the
equ pme'nt necessary for Girl
Scouting, except the restrict¬
'd items as pins, badges, flags.
These items w.ll have to be ob¬
tained from the local Girl
Scout offices. Your official
uniform cannot be purchased
from Levy’s without proper
.dentif cation—either your cur-
r nt membership certificates,
your official Girl Scout pin,
a note from your' Girl Scout
leader or G rl -Scout local of¬
fice. We are also very happy
to announce a reduction in the
pr ce:; of the uniforms and
other equipment.
Mrs. Britt, of the Girl Scout
Equipment center, will oe very-
happy to help you' w.th your
problems and to help make the
visit to the department enjoy¬
able. For any additional in¬
formation on equipment of any
kind, call your Girl Scout
branch office. 714 West Broad
street, 3-9966. Mrs. Countess Y.
Cox, local f eld director, will be
on hand to help you w.th or¬
ganization. setting up troops,
troop programs and leadership
training.
Exclusive Art Club
,j, be g xc j us ve Art club met
a( . the home of Mrs Rosa Bur .
roughs, Southover Junction
Much business was transacted
L and a delicious repast was
erved by the hostess, assisted
by hor nicce Miss Brnesti ne
HaB a d Mlss Nat halie W.l-
Hams. Those present were
Mrs. J. McKevvny, preendist
Mrs. J. McKenny, pres dent;
Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Chapman,
Mrs. Greene, Mrs. Harrol, Mrs
Gaynor, Mrs. W. H. Freeman
# R becca
and one guest, Miss
Brown. The next meeting will
be at the home oi Mrs. Matilda
Harris, 523 E. Gordon street.
LOCALS
son of Mrs. Carr.e Brinson and
nephew of Mrs. Gladys Roberts
of Yamacraw V.llage, left for
his post after spending 37 days
of vacation very enjoyably with
relatives and friends Sgt.
Brown is now stationed with
the 9th Infantry Reg.ment at
Fort Lew.s, Washington.
Naomi Dawson of 715 West
Waldburg street, who is a grad-
uate of Franeeis de Sales high
school, will return to Spelman
college on the 19to, where she
will enter the sophomore class
Joseph Butler, Jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Butler, Sr., is
in the c.ty vis.ting his parents.
(He is en route to M harry Med¬
ical college, where he will begin
his junior year in the study of
med.cine. Dur.ng the past
summer Mr. Butler was employ¬
ed as a sleeping car porter on
t*he Canadian Pacific railroad.
Mr;. Bess.e Jones Allen ol
Epri ngfield Terrace, has re¬
turned to the c.ty after spend¬
ing two weeks n New York
To Present Eagle Badge
IO v* t
W. K. PAYNE
Acting President W. K
Payne of Georgia state college
and vice chairman of the
Chatham D vision Committee.
Boy Scouts of America, will
present Eagle Scout Carl E.
White with tne highest award
of scouting—that of the Eagle
Badge, at the Boy Scout
of Honor that will be held at
the West Broad Street YMCA
Thursday n ght at 8 p. m. The
Court of Honor w 11 be con¬
ducted by J. T Ellerbe, chair¬
man of the Advancement Com¬
mittee.
Scouts from Troops 47 and 48
will also receive awards. The
public is invited.
Azalea Club
home of Mrs. Fronia Bonds,
1011 W. 36t‘h court. Business
was d scuss'ed. A seafood sup¬
per was given Sept. 17 at the
home of Mrs. Effie Caswell, 911
W. 35th street, and a tramp
dance will be g.ven Sept. 30 at
Gunnie’s Tavern.
Being In Our Horologistism
We are offering this service to you, and your Friends,
free of charges. Beginning the 12th and through
the 17th of this Month.
In which, is our WATCH INSPECTION WEEK, na¬
tional. So that you may have your WATCH inspect¬
ed without any charges.
Yours truly,
J. J. Washington
Jeweler
348 West Broad Street
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and daughter-in-law. Mrs, Al¬
ien also visited Philadelphia
and Montrael, Canada.
Mrs. Susie K arse, Mrs. Myree
Wr.ght, Rev. H. Green, Mrs.
Rev. Naomi Green and Mrs.
Georgia May Green of New
York city and York Pa, rela¬
tives of Mrs. M. W. Wright of
207 Lathrop avenue, were down
spending some time with her.
K,he
Mr. and Mrs. James Young of
Springf.eld served a fam.ly
dinner Sunday. All of the
family and many friends en-
oyed t'hc dinner which was
served under a large oak tree.
Among those present were Mrs.
Agnes Floyd, Mrs. Eva Garrison,
Miss Bess e B 11 Gordon, Mr.
and Mrs. Dav d Gordon and Mr.
and Mrs. Erne it Palmer and
family of the Sugar Refinery.
Frank Beaufort, Cleveland
Beaufort, Frank Williams, Jr.,
and Mrs. M. L. Fennell were
called to the city because of
the illness of their mother and
s'ster, Mrs. Irene B Jones.
Joll y Fourteen
Tie Jolly Fourteen club met
at the home of Mrs. Lily K ng.
West Waldburg lane. Bible
verses were recited, and bu i-
ness was discussed, after which
a delicious repast was served.
Next meeting w 11 be at the
home of Mrs. Christine Lovett,
West 34th street. Elnora Bing is
president and Matt.e Taylor,
reporter.
Have your shoes fixed for
BACK TO SCHOOL
At our Summer Low Prices
The Rates Are
Ladies’ U Sole $1.25
Boys’ 54 Sole $1.25 & $150
Have your white shoes dyed
for future wear
PHONE 9417
STOKES SHOE
REPAIR
922 West Broad St.
WHEN YOU WANT
SEAFOOD
Go To or Phone
LOUIS C.
Matthews
518 West Broad St.
Phones 2-1141
2-1142