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; THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1949
The Butterfly’s
Trail
By Albert Mary Thweatt
3’#,OUGHT FOR THE WEEK:
■j “When you have good luck in anything, you ought to be
Indeed you are not glad, you are really lucky.”
—HENRY ‘VAN DYKE.
AIJ’IIA PHI ALPHA’S PRESENTATION BALL/
The Fifth Annual Presentation Ball of the Alpha’s was indeed a
great occasion and thrill for the five debutantes that were presented
the members of the recently set up undergraduate chapter, matrons,
guests and the graduate chapter. It was quite an impressive apd
. beautiful affair.
The debutantes were beautiful to behold. Miss Ella Marie Law, a
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freshman of Talledega College chose a white slipper satin featuring a
fitted bodice topped off \yith a ruffle of imported lace over a ruffle of
satin around the neck giving an off shoulder effect. The flowing
skirt line was broken at the hipline with cording, and caught up at
the left hemline with rows of shining that revealed four rows of lace
ruffles. White velvet encircled the waist line and fell in knots to the
hemline. She wore a rhinestone necklace with earrings to match (gifts
from her godmother, Mrs. Altomese Dowse.) She carried a silver
1 brocaded bag and a white chiffon and lace handkerchief, the latter a
gift from Mis. Edwina Ford. Her slippers were silver. Ella Marie’s
dress w'as designed and made by Mrs. Willie Mae Baldwin. Frank
, Talledega Baldwin was her escort. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Law, motored to
to get Ella Marie.
"Petite Miss Evelyn Grant, a freshman at Howard University, was
lowly in an imported white organdie over white taffeta. The V-neck-
ed- off-shoulder bodice was tightly fitted and joined to a very full
yfbnes. skiff, both bodice and skirt being beautifully embroidered in horizontal
.dines. With With this this was was worn worn a wide taffeta sash of white, tied in a
ibouffant bow on her left. A Juliette cap of lace pearls and white
nylon, lace-ruffled gloves and gold metallic slippers completed her
attire. She carried a gold mesh chatelaine bag. Her escort was
Harold Burns.
Miss Christine Williams was also lovely in a gown of white
nttuquisette over brocaded satin. The bodice had a becoming off-the-
shoulder neckline formed by ruffles of marquisette. The skirt was
v^iy full and showered with medallions. She wore white lace mitts
and orchid corsage and cairied an exquisite lace handkerchief . . . Her
i"escort was Amos Robinson.
Miss Betty Singleton was most attractive in a faille taffeta
featuring a skirt on flowing lines with a shaped low waistline with a
deep point at back and front. The strapless bodice had a row of
rhinestones around the top of the front. Long white lace gloves, a
four strand pearl necklace, matching pearl earrings and high wedge
white satin slippers with ankle straps completed her attire .... Her
escort was Edward Connor, an Alpha.
Miss Florence Loadholt was very sweet in a white net over crepe
back satin, with an off-shoulder neckline. The skirt came to a V-point
in front and back was gathered. She wore white satin slippers, a
single strand of pearls, white lace gloves and carried a white sequined
'■ bug. Her stole was of sequins. Walter J. Leonard was her escort.
The guests were announced as they entered the ballroom until 12
• Midnight. At that time the debutantes were presented formally by
Dr. Henry M. Collier. Jr. President Lawrence D. Perry greeted the
guests in behalf of the fraternity . . . The charming matrons in the
receiving line were Mrs. Robert C. Long wearing an ivory satin and
net evening gown, pearl necklace, earrings and an orchild corsage;
Mrs. William B. Nelson who chose a black crepe with a design ol
crystals and sequins on left side of bodice, rhinestone accessor-
' ies and wore a corsage of white button chrysanthemums; and Mrs
L. Allen Pyke who wore an aqua satin and net with flowing s.cirt,
aqua gloves, rhinestone necklace and earrings.
All of the debutantes carried oouquets of white gladioli and gold
chysanthemums tied with pastel green ribbon.
After the presentation, the undergraduate chapter sang the Spinx-
man song after which the beautiful and impressive Alpha Hymn was
’ sung by the seventy-five Alphas present. There were visiting broth-
’erS from South Carolina State, Hampton Institute, Atlanta, Nashville.
Columbia, Jacksonville and neighboring sections. Williams,
During- the intermission the charming Miss Beautine
popular Co-ed of Georgia State College was crowned "The Sweetheart,
of the Alphas” by James Savery of the Delta Eta Chapter. Dr. H
M. Collier, Jr., presented her with a bouquet of assorted flowers tied
; with black and gold ribbons. Miss Williams was glamorous in a
gowh of black velvet and marquisette. The fitted bodice was of velvet
.with a decollete neckline and extended shoulders. The very full skirt
, Her Clifford
wa^ of black marquisette over red taffeta. escort was
Hardwick. and Felix
Congratulations to Dr. Collier, mairman of decorations
Alexis who designed and arranged the beautiful decorations. Praise
also to members and pledgees of Delta Eta chapter who did lots of
the work. Bands of orange and black crepe paper were symetrically
festooned around the walls and from the center of the ceiling and ex¬
tending to all sections of the front and side walls. Their neon lighted
insignia was elevated above the orchestra stand . . .
James Drayton and nis orchestra furnished the music and they
were at their best.....
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY’S REGIONAL DIRECTOR:
Had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Mayme Williams at the dance.
' She is the Regional Director for the K. K. A.’s. The occasion for her
visit was the setting up of an undergraduate chapter of the sorority
at- Georgia State College. Also met Mrs. Evanel Renfroe, head of the
Home Economics Department at Ga. State and campus adviser
for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority . . . Their initiation was follow¬
ed by a banquet held at the Community House at Georgia State Col¬
lege. Seven members were made. Thirty-six members were in attend¬
ance. Decorations consisted of pink roses and ivy . . . Mattye Payni
(Mrs. William K.) is the Basilieus of the local chapter . . . Mis. Wil¬
liams hails from Miami high school there. Her husband, Mr. Charles
Williams, is principal.
jfQNGRATULATIONS: This column extends birthday congratulations and many happy
T (Mrs. J. W.) Dorothy Brown.
rtiturns of the day to Martha Wilson
‘ (Mrs. Leonard) Miss Celeste Hatcher ami Alan Walker who celebrated
their birthdays on Armistice Day. Martha received the thrill of her j
life when she was presented one of the most gorgeous and exclusive
dresses ] have ever seen. It was a complete surprise to her. The
doctor is hereby congratulated on his excellent taste and choice of color,
style and material The dress, a rose taffeta creation is featured
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‘in blue in Harper’s Bazaar Magazine. The skirt, seventeen yards
around the bottom had roses made of the same material formed into
-bouffants at either side. The waist was strapless.
Alan received among other gifts delicious cakes, one from his
punt! Mrs. Ruth Walker Mrs. Pope Catherine who lives Cooper, in Newport in Albany News, and the Va„ other one
from his foster aunt, said the cake true to it’s
(a Devil’s Food) from home. Alan that was
name for it seemed as if the devil had played havoc with it for when
it arrived it was nothing but crumbs . . .
SI(^iv LIST' Wiiliatn is the sick list again. A
Mr "Billy” Rhodes on severe
cold seems to have developed into a touch of pneumonia. Here’s hop¬
ing that he will soon be out again. . . . Mrs. Bessie Hardwick has been
confined several days to her home because of a cold. Hope her con¬
dition will soon improve.
FRIEND STORK: Three neignbors East , Broad n ,
Well two down and one to go. on
had something in com non. Mrs. Thelma Kendricks Maynard, Mrs.
Janie Sibert Dais and Mrs. Veronica Redd Douglass could often be seen
smiling and conversing with each other on tne sidewalk or on the
porch of one of them. Thelma and hubby are now' proud - parents of
a baby girl The Dais also have a lovely baby girl . . . Mrs. Douglass
is the last and 1 wonder if he or she will enter the world at or
. . . principal, will enter the
about the same time that the father, acting
new high school. Would be rather historic and a grand occasion.
nwo (HR .ISTMAS CARNIVAL:
East Broad will stage a Christmas Carnival , on December 12.
this on your “MUST LIST.”
THANKSGIVING! the Sunshine , . T Unit . Thanksgiving
The Wolverines visited on pre¬
sented fruit and rendered a program for the patients. These
jjatients patients do no beautiful oeauuiui^nanuwoiw handwork that u«*i, would make ,^ ne'for exquisite *nume gifts. Con¬
tact 1 the Wolverines by calling Mrs. Eldora Greene e for more informa¬ informa
tion. 1 motored Jacksonville for Thanks- I
‘ Mr and 4 Mrs ... J T Stevens to
giving.
SYMPATHY: beloved mother
Mrs. Katie Hamilton. Hamilton 1
Stokes and Mr. Nathaniel Hamilton, Jr., and little Jaunita
died on November 13. .She had been ill for the past ciewn years. Mrs,
SOCIETY
New AKA Chapter At G. S. C.
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AKA NEOPHYTES ENTERTAINED The above pictures were taken after the official initiation
of the seven GFC coed's (centeri into the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority last Saturday. Top pic¬
ture shows left to right, Mrs. Mattie B. Payne, basileus of local graduate chapter; Mrs. Mayme
E. Williams, southeastern regional director from Miami, and Miss Evanell Renfroe, adviser of
the new undergraduate chapter.
In center picture are the new undergradua o charter members (left to right) Jewel Gamble,
Dorothy Mclver, Dorothy Singleton, Sunomia L-wis. Jessie Collier, Helen Dilworth and Marie
Farley.
Bottom picture shows the graduate and undergraduate sorors at the banquet following the
lormal ceremonies. rboto by Freeman
On Saturday, November 23,
a charter was granted to Gam¬
ma Upsilon, undei'graduato
chapter of the Alpha
Alpha Sorority on the campus
of Georgia State College. Mrs.
Mayrhe E. Williams of Miami,
regional director of the south-
eastern region of Alpha Kappa
Alpha, presided at the cere-
mony which was held at the
Community House at Georgia
State College.
After their formal initiation,
the neophytes were entertain-
WINS PHI BETA
KAPPA AWARD
CHICAGO—(ANPI- Dr. Percy L.
Julian, noted Negro chemist whose
recent discovery of a new “miracle
drug” is being hailed in medical
circles, has been chosen to receive
the Phi Beta Kappa distinguished
service award for 1949.
Head of the research laboratory
of the Glidden company, Dr.
Julian’s work on the artifical
manufacture of cortisone is a
major contribution in the treat¬
ment of arthritis.
Deltas Meet
The regular monthly meeting of
Beta Delta Sigma Chapter of Del¬
ta Sigman Theta Sorority was hell
November 8, at the home of Soror
Jamie Bryant, West 39th Street.
Hamilton was a native of
to Savannah where many new
Both Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton
where they lived a happy Christian
to become useful citizens.
Mrs. Hamilton was an
outstanding persons and firms.
but by ail who knew her.
to with ivy and pink roses,
bers of the graduate chapter.
Gamma Sigma Omega. The
table was beautifully decorat-
jed with ivy and pink roses. Pink
Pink and green tapers lighted
j the room A menue of turkey
with ail the trimmings was
served.
j The members of Gamma
Sigma Omega chapter present¬
ed the reional director with a
huge basket of flowers while
their undergraduate sorors se¬
lected a beautiful silver com - .
Co-hostesses were Sorors Lenore
Bellinger, and Veronica Douglas.
The meeting which was attended
was presided by the president
Soror Ann Givens. Reports were
received from the various Com¬
mittees. The Welfare Group un¬
der trie chairmanship of Boror
expanded th> ir project so that it
includes providing cheer for the
Colored patients at the Chatham
County T. B. Sanitarium. The
committee will continue its pro¬
jects of providing clothing for the
indignant patients of Battey State
Hospital, Rome Georgia, and the
maintenance of a children’s ward
1 at Charity Hospital.
GSC Community Club
The Campus Community met on
the evening of November 14, at
the Community House on the cam¬
pus of Georgia State College. The
entire evening was spent as a so¬
cial hour. The ladies'" played var-
S. €. A few years after mar-
were made.
joined the Central Baptist Church
life together, rearing their children
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seamstress serving many
will be missed not only a her
THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE
pact engraved with her initials!
and the letters AKA. To their
graduate adviser, Miss Evanel-
le Renfroe, the neophytes pre¬
sented a Parker fountain pen.
Each member of the newly ini-
tiated group received an abun-
dance of gifts from well-wish-*
ers. The members of Gamma
Upsilon, chapter include: SurH
omia Lewis, Jessie Collier, Heldn
Dilworth, Marie Farley. Jjewel
Gamble, Dorothy Singleton
and Dorothy Mclver.
ious card games -bridge, rardeno
and canasta. The hostesses of the
evening served delicious ice cream
and cookies. Among the new
members present were Mesdames
Laura Camper. Queenie Ballard,
Mamie Golfphine, Alberta Savage,
Katherine Brown, Misses Althea
Morton and Evanel Renfrow.
Zetas Meet
The Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter
<-.f Zeta Phi Beta Sorority met on
November 19, 1949 at the home of
Soror Esther Warrick, 2811%
Bucelok Street. The final plans
were made for the sorority’s
Christmas project, “Fun in the
Toy Shop.” This affair, which
stars thee hildren of the city, is
to be held at the Reedeation Cen¬
ter on 37th Street and Ogeechee
Road, December 9. at 7:30 P. M.
Soror Warrick used the Thanks-
giving motif as the basis for her
decorations and souvenirs. She
served a delicious repast of as-
sorted sandwiches, beverage and
nut* The sorors Nancy Walker,
Xellie Goppage. Ruby King, Alma
Wade, Je.s.-b* GlM-s. Anita Strip-
ling, O. Dingle, Retha Gibb.)
Matella Matee.
Zetas To Present “Fun
In The Toy Shop”
The local chapter of Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority will prevent
its annual Christmas fete, “Fun
in The Toy Shop,” on Friday,
December 9 at the Recreation
Canter. 37th and Ogeechee road
7.30 p. m. Santa and the Elves
will call out all of the toys for
Mrs. Santa to see. The best
toys will be sent to the good
children. Much fun and mer¬
riment will fill the shop as the
human toys entertain the San-
1 ta Clause family. Amid the
; gaiety of the toys there will bo
| many novelty dances by some
i of the leading young talent
| of our city. During intermls-
i .sion toy ; will be auctioned.
I'toror (Esther Warrick. Bas-
ieleus; Soro Anita Stripling,
| general chairman.
Sarah Allen Sewing Circle
The Sarah Allen Sewing cir¬
cle held its November meeting
at the home of Mrs. Susie Wil¬ i
liams, 83“2 W. 44th street. Mrs. j
Minnie DeVaughn. president,
presiding. Get well wishes were |
seht Mrs. Tyson who was re- 1 I
ported ill. In keeping with j
the Thanksgiving season, our j
hostess gave all present appro¬
priate souvenirs and her deli-1 j
cious menu was centered around 1
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the goodies of this season, j
Members present were Mesdames
Mattie T. Branch, Eva Carter.
Mariah Cole, Minnie DeVaughn,
Mary E. Jones, Hattie German.
Louise Griffin, Beulah Hender¬
son. Frederica Martin. Laura
Rutledge, Ollie Simmons and
Miss. Mary E. WrDht.. The
Df’pmber meeting will be at
the home of Mrs. Laura Rut¬
ledge.
Loyal Ducks Club
Vice President Lottie P. Floyd
was hostess to the Loyal Ducks
' club meeting on Thursday even¬
ing, November 3rd at her home
in East Bolton street. After
me routine of business the
club’s birthday gifts were given
to Mesdames Rosa Newton and
and Janie S. Hearns whose na¬
tal day were November 2nd and
3rd respectively. A delicious
repast was served. The fol- .
lowing members then went to |
the home of Mrs. Rosa Newton
in East street; Mesdames Lillie
G. Mason. Lottie P. JUnyd, J.
S. Hearns, Donnie Lomax, Lula
Johnson, Almeta Waver and
Onnie Ross. They were in
waiting for Mrs. Newton when
she arrived home from the
meeUVig, her husband, Capt.
John H. Newton arrranged
this birthday surprise. A menu
of salad, crackers and assorted
cup cakes was served. Next,
meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Rosa Newton.
Tie railway m leage of Bo¬
livia totals 1,407 miles—all in
western Bolivia.
Brazil's coffee crop lor 1915-
<16 was 5.613,000 bags of 132
each.
Sigma Gamma Rhos Organize New Chapter
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Members of the Charter Chapter
WHO CARES?
By Punch and Judy
Well chicks, here we fire
again, gossiping about every-
tiling and everybody.
,-p, The game . between , Beach _ ,
High and Stanton was lull
suspense. The score was 6-0
In favor of Stanton. Beach
boys played a good game.
The game between Haven
Home and Woodville was tied
7-7. Congratulations.
David Marshall, you make
quite a few phone calls to Mat-
lie Lee. Is it a love affair
that you discuss?
Bernease Polite, have
given Fletcher Scott the air?
Jacob Miller, we believe you
have an eye on Betty Doby.
Margaret Paigo, who do you
call every day and say. “Hello,
do you still love me?"
Thelma Gadsden has taken
a fancy to Herman Bowman.
Will this become a serious af¬
fair?
Frances Byrd, when is Rob¬
ert Bennett coming home?
Anna Bell Jenkins, a certain
chick around Beach is’ admir¬
ing you very much.
Vivian Singleton and Pfc.
Woodrow Malone are about
rough enough.
Virginia Williams is singing
“Tell Me S'o" to Pfc. Wallace
Moore.
Vivian Wise, Milton is proud
of you.
Jean Joyce, seems as if old
lover never dies between you
and Willie Royal.
Leroy Wise, the “Jr. High”
girls think you are cute.
I aufetta Mack, Bill Collins
seems to admire you.
Mildred Bowers. Willie Lee
Brown as still making eyes at
you. -
Betty Childs, is it still
Cody or have you changed the
lock on that door?
Evelyn Bolden, is it Mackey
or Walter? Do tell us. we are
wondering.
Robert Turner, please tell us
who your lover Is, you have us
confused.
Dorothy Robinson, we must
'•em in d you that you aren’t a
baby anymore.
Those seen at the (lance afto r
LOCALS
John McRae and Alfred Mil
ler are visiting relat ves in St
Augustine, Fla., and will g
next week to Montgomery, Ala
to visit Mr. McRae's mother
T.iey are mak.ng , the tr p bj
motor.
While returning home Monday
night by motor, Mr. and Mr;.
Horace Carter were badly, tho
not seriou ly hurt w.ien their car
left the road near Rincon and
crashed into a telegraph pole.
Mrs. Rosella Greene of 917 W.
38i:i street returned to ihe city
after visit ng in New York, Ja¬
maica, N. Y , and Boston.
S-lc Joseph L Trottie, Jr.,
of Joseph L. Trottie, Sr.,
husband of Mrs. V L. Trot-
tie is ,‘ pend.ng a twelve day j
home with his family. j
The friends of J. M. Wa' hing-
felicitated hm Sunday, 1
o.i
were entertained with a banquet
by the alumni chapter, Alpha iota
Sigma on the college campus.
Members of the charter chapter
arc: Mollie Louise Roberts, Eu-
PA OB CTV*
the game Thursday night were:
Henrietta Brown, Lois Hunt,
) Marie Wllcox ’ and Theodore
I Young. Betty Baldwin and
Walter ... ..... Wilcox. Ellen „„ _ Glover,
| Lou j ames Collins tnd Jimmy
Ware.
I Saw Marie Spivey and Rob-
[ et Robinson lotking cool at the
game.
Vivian Clark, what about
I pou and Karhn Collier?
j Rosemary Chaplin, wo saw
you going home alone after
| the dance Thursday night,
where was Thomas?
Hazel Watkins seems to be all
for William “Tick” Harmon.
i Jac;< Haywood, why are you
so quiet?
David R. Ravena and Ber¬
nice Williams are going to see
each other quite often.
Dorothy Virdree and Joe
Young are very elusive these
days.
Mildred Booker, your friend
Lillie Myers is pulling your leg
with Newmen holding on.
Annie Ruth Wilson and
James Royall are still holding
the ropes.
Bertha Johnson a certain
boy thinks you are cute.
We see Janet Pusha decided
to get hep.
Earnest Erwin and Gloria
Groves make a lovely couple.
Beulah Dixon, don’t you
know that you cannot keep a
secret when it comes to James
Smith?
Clift is Smith is all for Dor-
thv Flowers.
Quovadis Bolden Is Eugene
Ifnlsey's one akid only.
Leroy “Pop” Campbell says
his only one is Helen Moon.
John White and Lillian Ware
are about cool enough.
James Ware- you seem to be
very interested in Lois Hurst,
Onr dream girl is Connie
Mosley,
The couple of the week are
Harold Neeley and Jewel
Grant.
Well, we hate to say it but
we’ve got to go. Don’t forget
to save 7c and buy the Tribune.
Ask your friends to buy it, too.
So long.
Punch and Judy
November 27, when he passed
another mile post in his 1 fe.
Mr and Mr- Washington were
congratulated for having
reached their 37th anniver¬
sary on that day.
Mrs. Fmraa Myers of Phila¬
delphia is in the cltv visiting
her daughter and son in law,
Mr. and Me. Thos. W. Scot'..
Jr., of 615 W. 39th street. She
■ii he n the city unt 1 after
the holidays.
Friends will regret to learn
that Dan Thompson of the Ma¬
rine hospital is on the s ck list.
DR. BUNCHE R0TARIAN
SPEAKER
NEW YORK — (ANP) — Dr.
Ralph J. Runchc, former acting
mediator for Palestine, lias urged
that, the pattern of intervention
used by his mission to the near
East, he followed by the UN in
working out impending disputes,
Dr. Bundle was guest speaker of
Rotarian elub in the Commo-
hotel last Thursday.
na Loiuse Lignon, Julia M. Jones,
na Louise Lignon, Julia M, Jones,
Chryl Wright.
Soror Fannie P. Preston. South¬
eastern Regional Syntakes presen-
ted the charter.