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THBRIS., DECEMBER 31, 1953
The Butterfly’s
Trail
By ALBERT MARY THWEATT
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK;
'True glory consists in uouig what deserves
writing what to be written;
in deserves to be read; and in
make the world happier so living as to
and a better place lor our living.”
—Pliny
ULAYBON—WALKER NUPTIALS IN DOUBLE RING CEREMONY
The Chapel of Christ Temple Church, Tulsa. Oklahoma
\ as the scene on Sunday afternoon, December 20. of the wed¬
ding of Miss Margaret Rose Claybon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Irvin Clayoon of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Lt. c. Alan Walk-
so " M>' and Mrs. Robert Thweatt of Savannah. The
Rev P. Clifford Campbell of Nashville, Tennessee and former
pastoi oi Chi 1 st Temple Church officiated in a background of
tall white tapers in candlelabra woodwardia ferns, smilax and
baskets of flowers. In the center of this setting was an arch
covered with ferns and decked with white carnations and sat¬
in riubon.
Miss Ophelia Hodge, organist, and Miss Cleo Ross Meeker pre-
ukented a program of nuptial music
1 he bride, given in marriage by her father, was gowned in a
ballerina length creation of white slipper satin that featured a
pointed waistline and very full skirt. A scalloped over skirt
of Chantilly lace was draped in the front while in the back
it ended in a line even with the slipper satin skirt. The
pointed feature was repeated, in a buttoned bodice with a
nylon tulle yoke. The long fitted sleeves ended just below'
(lie wrist where the lace tapered into the familiar point. A
Peter Pan collar of slipper satin covered with Chantilly lace
completed the demure neckline. The veil of nylon tulle fell
below' a cresent formed by tire interweaving of strips of slip¬
per satin in a lattice work design, all of which was held in
place on either side with orange blossoms. Her only jcwel-
i.v were earrings of rhinestone. She carried a shower bou¬
quet of white carnations with white satin streamers.
Serving as maid of honor was Miss Andrea Jean Thomp¬
son who wore a ballerina length dress of pea green taffeta
whose style followed that of the bridesmaids. Her gift from
the bride was a traffari gold and rhincston adjustable neck¬
lace, gloves and head dress. Her cascade bouquet of yellow
carnations was tied with green ribbons.
Bridesmaids were Misses Jean Benford of Detroit, Michigan;
Jacqueline Varner of New York (cousin of the groom); Mrs.
Naomi Claybon (sister-in-law of the bride 1 , and Miss Gloria
Morgan, both of Tulsa.
The bridesmaids wore ballerina length dresses of canary
yellow taffeta and yellow mitts. The bodices were fitted,
featuring sweatheart necklines with standing collars. Shoes
were dyed to match. Around their necks were large gold pen¬
dants surrounded by rhinestones, each pendant being en¬
graved with the initials of the bridesmaid. These together
with the gloves and hairdress were gifts of the bride. They
carrie bouquets of pirk carnations tied with pink ribbons.
The taffeta hats w-ere of Mary Queen of Scots design.
John Felder of Savannah served as best man and ushers
were Robert Fairchild, Jr., Grady Barrens, Wallace McLeod
and John E. Claybon III, brother of the bride. The groom’s
gifts to them were gold cuff links and tie clasps. A tic was
also given in addition to the best man.
Candlelighters were Joyce Thompson and Yvonne Wuck-
liff who w'ore orchid taffeta and matching mitts. Grady Bar¬
rens II, served as ring bearer.
The mother of the bride wore an ail over ice blue iacc
dress which featured a strapless bodice with a shell pink col¬
lar. A jacket of blue lace with matching shoes and hat com¬
pleted her attire. Her bouquet was of white carnations.
For her son's wedding Mrs. Thweatt (your scribe* chose
a coral rose ballerina length real silk that was appliqued in
black rose and leaf design and aejornod with black sequins and
rhinestones. This design was formed over the bodice and
half of the skirt. Coral and rhinestone accessories, black
lace mitts and a sequin Juliette hat with a black veil com¬
pleted the attire Corsage was of white carnations.
Mrs. J. H. Patterson, grandmother of the groom, wore a
black crepe. The stole was lined with black and white
figured crepe. Mrs. Claybon, grandmother of the bride, was
gowned in a very becoming crepe.
Mrs. Maude Varner, aunt of the groom, wore a creation
of ashes of roses nylon lace over taffeta and tulle with ap¬
pliques of braided leaves. Hat and shoes were matching
and rhinestone accessories.
Mrs. Catherine M. Cooper, foster aunt of the groom,
fwt.ts ^ V "vse an ashes of roses the nylon skirt. and She black lace. matching Accordion hat
were featured in wore a
and shoes and rhinestone accessories. All corsages were of
white carnations. beauti¬
Mr. and Mrs. Claybon were host and hostess at a
ful reception at their home immediately following the cere¬
mony. Mrs. Latimer of “Flower Fair” had charge of deco¬
rations for the reception and the wedding. A cake weighing
175 pounds having five tiers and topped with a miniature bride
and groom occupied the center of the table that was covered
with a ruffled organdy cover. The cake was en¬
circled with strings of pearls and holly. The ruffles were
caught up at intervals with bows of white satin ribbon. Crys¬
tal candelabra flanked each end of the table. Hostesses were
Mesdames Lessye Carter, Alberta Hodge, Della Williams. Jau-
nita Walker, Troy Tibbs, Lula Miotley, Martha Eady, Lucilc
Thompsort, Zelma Thompson, Clatic Wilson and Gloria Morgan.
Mesdames Alma Marsh and Opal Dargan had charge of
the oifts Mrs. Corinne Lythcott had charge of decoration
of* the gift room. Registering the guests were Mesdames
Dorothy Barren and Edna Moreland.
Music for'the reception was furnished by Miss Lea Thomp¬
and Mrs. Thelma Austin. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson Wil-
son
f> " n The bridc^and groom left included after the St. Louis. reception Mo., by Cincinat- motor
for their wedding trip that where
ti Ohio and other points ending in Washington, D. C.,
U bi wii IS stationed. Mrs work Walker instructor will so to music Dallas ,n Tex¬ me
as plane to resume her as
K. B. Polk Elementary School.
BETTY K STOKES WEDS GEORGE WESTON JOHNSON
MISS CEREMONY
IN DOUBLE RING
Wednesday evening at six o'clock in the St. Matthew’s
On Miss Betty Katheryn Stokes and
Euiscooal Church Savannah,
ZLTZSi* uns r 'the .room is the son u, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Johnson of Norfolk, Va.
Rev. Gustave H. Caution olt.ejaM atjta eandlehght
TM performed apainst a backhand of Palms
ceremony that was
and white ohry»nthem»nm ^
Miss Stokes given tn. M W M n
chw-
-
. in with its snug bodice covered with seed pearls flowed into
' extremely full box
an pleated skirt that fell into a graceful
i length. The rhinestone studded lace over dress draped so
as to expose the bodice of the satin basic dress was buttoned
! down the front with tiny white satin buttons. The sleeves
were wrist length and banded. (Betty’s dress was designed
■ and made by Mrs. Ethel Jacobs Campbell). She wore a fing-
1 cr tip veil that fell from a coronet of pearls and sequins, mo-
' f aded slippers, drop pearl earrings, and a pearl necklace that)
completed her attire.
Miss Jacqueline M. Varner served as maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Misses Jewel Grant, Yvonne Jencretta, Jean¬
ette Bowser. Elizabeth Hackmct, Mercedes Mitchell and Fran¬
ces Hayes. All of the dresses were made of irridescent taf¬
feta and included the colors of green, rose and dubarry. All
were styled after the one worn by the maid of honor. The
tucked bodice featured a V neckline. Tiny buttons extend¬
ed to the waistline. They wore single strands of pearls.
Wilfred Lopez of Hunter Field was best man. Ushers in¬
cluded Richard A. Brown, Jr., Leon Cooper, Millard Wheeler.
Medicus Simmons, Shelby Welch and Kharn Collier.
Flower girls were Olinda Douglas and Kay Austin who
wore long yellow' taffeta dresses tied with green sashes. Hats
matched the dresses.
Train bearers were Jatinita Hamilton and Gwendolyn ?ra-
zier. Bows from their bonnets matched their dresses.
Ring bearers were little Christian Ulandy Campbell in a
white taffeta with nylon net covering the skirt and William
Frazier, Jr., in formal attire.
.
Nuptial music was furnished by Richard A. Brown and
Miss Rose Mary Johnson with Miss Jane Parker at the organ.
For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Stokes wore a forest
green lace and Mouslin D’soir combination o»er taffeta. The
dress had a sweetheart neckline and was outlined with ap¬
pliqued lace. A pink velvet hat studded with rhinestones, silver
slippers studded with rhinestones and a white satin bag studded
with rhinestones completed her attire. Her corsage was a
pink orchid.
The groom’s mother was gowned in pink nylon net over
taffeta. The black velvet bodice was studded with rhine¬
stones. Her pink velvet hat was studded with rhinestones.
Hostesses were Misses Laura Geneva Solomon, Delores
Perry, Lillian Perry, Carolyn Gibbons, Myrtis James, Rosemary
Johnson, Jean Miller and Marilyn Woods.
Miss Mrytis James had charge of the guest book. Miss
Delores Perry introduced thc guests in the receiving line
Gifts from the bride to her attendants were mother of
pearl compacts. The groom’s gifts were gold cuff links and
clasps. Following thc ceremony an elaborate reception was.
held at St. Matthews’ Parish Hall. There was a bounteous
buffet service.
Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Sarah McKenzie of
Atlanta, aunt of thc bride who wore ice blue satin; Alfred
Cook of Beaufort, S. C., (cousin i; Robert Smith of Norfolk,
Va., William Butts of Newport News, (cousin and nephewi;
Mrs. Maude P. Varner and Miss Myra Nassau of Monrovia,
Liberia.
For her wedding trip the bride wore an Oxford gray
suit, aqua velvet hat studded with rhinestones, aqua sweater
blouse trimmed in white wool embroidery, aqua gloves and
black suede shoes.
CONGRATULATIONS
This column’s congratulations, and best wishes to the
brides and grooms and may years and years of happiness
be ahead for them.
INTERESTING HIGHLIGHTS
Mr. and Mrs. Frierson Wilson and their adorable daughter,
Roselle Louise ((Chickie) are spending the holidays here with
their mother and aunt, Mrs. Roselle Bryan and Miss Rita Dun-
more, their sister and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. V.
Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Law.
M’rs. Arnett Waters (Susani will pinch hit for Mrs. S. M.
McDew, Jr., and carry on her radio program “Around the
Tow'n with Mary McDew” on Saturdays at 1:15 over WJIV
until Mrs. McDew returns to the city. Mrs. McDew will at¬
the National Boule of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority We
that we will enjoy Sat’ also. Happy goings “Sue.”
Happy New Year to all.
Christmas. The left panel shows,
front row, Thelma Fox, New
York City; Rebecca Judge, Rose
Hill, N. C. (Back row 1 Trcsscr
Robinson, Easilcy, S. C. (as
Jumping Jacki; Frank Godwin,
Hallsboro, N. C. (as Santa
Clause and Ethel B. Martin,
New Bern, N. C.
Nil Chapter Celebrates
A lovely Christmas party was
er >Joycd by Nu chapter, Iota Phi
gnmritv 1 ***£ n i
f Soror Melissa Mill <' r presi
.
Yule decorations and tree
with gnus made n beautiful
setting for the gay festivities.
After a delicious repast, games
were played and gifts wore-ex¬
changed. At the party were
Sorors: Janie Blake. Iona
Brooks, Mollic Curtright, Eliza¬
beth Gadsden, Miriam Grant,
Gertrude Greene, Thelma Lee,
Bernice Macon, Josie Sessoms,
Marian Starr, Helen Weathers,
and our own Josie Scott of
Dover, Delaware. Guests were
Mrs. Annie Hubert, Valdosta,
>ANCE GROUP APPLAUDED—
The Modern Dance Group of
’AT college drew warm ap¬
plause at its annual Christmas
'•ecital held at the college last
veck. Carrying a Christmas
motif, the presentation depict¬
ed a toy shop whose dolls came
to life on the night before
L’Alonettes
L’aloucftcs bridge club met
at the home of Mrs. Aibertha!
•
Oeruld. _ .007 w. Victory drive.
winning prizes for
were Mrs. Laura Walk¬
er. Mrs. Alfrieda Grant, Mrs.
Roberta Gerald and Mrs. Mamie
L. Williams. Officers ol the
club are, President, Mrs. Mamie
L. Williams; Vice President,
Mrs. Alfrcida Grant; Secretary.
Mrs. Rose Chapman; Reporter,
Mrs. George Foy; Treasurer.
Mrs. Laura Walker. A delicious
repast was served. The club will
meet on Jan* 5 at 8:00 p. m. at
the home of Mrs. Laura Walker, j
1029 W. Victory Drive.
TFT* SATANNAH TRIBUNE
In the center panel is shown
the act, "Dance of the Tin
Soldiers,” easily the outstand¬
ing number of the program.
Miss Willie Moseley, Washing-
. 011 . D. C., a' ballerina, is atop
the shoulders of William Har¬
ley, left, Winston-Salem, and
Broadus Evans, right, Wilming-
and patrons, Mrs. H. Brown,
Mrs. L. Lampkln and Mrs. M.
Pugh. The hostess was assisted
by Mrs. George Collier and
, little Misses Freeman and Gads-
d.h. No ch.uto, will meet on
the first Friday at the home of
Soror Josie Sessoms.
Independent 12 Social
Club
The annual Xmas parly of
the Independent 12 social dub
was held at the home of the
president, Mrs. Evelyn Walker,
1114 Wald burg S't. W. The Xmas
theme was featured in the dec¬
oration. The officers were in¬
stalled by Mrs. Daisy Jones as
follows: Mrs. Evelyn Walker,
picsicen ., Mis. Evclcna Powell,
,
vice Pres : Mrs. Maggie Allen,
'(.is . Mis. Lena
Fin Sect.; Mrs. Mabel Gilmore,
Reel. Sect : Mrs. Geneva Sing-
leton, chaplain; Mrs.
Williams, chairman; Mrs.
Lvons. Mrs. Lottie Mae Royals,
Mrs. Ruth Perry, reporter. In
. addition to the members the
j following guests were present:
Mrs. Hannah Welsh, Mrs. Jes¬
sie Lee Holmes, Mrs. Sarah
Carter, Mrs. Mildred Weldon,
Mrs. Daisy Jones, Mrs. Rosa
| Lee Nelson, Miss Gertrude
| Lark, Mrs. Venus Scudy., Mrs.
Mildred Beard, Mrs. Oneita
Robinson, Mrs. Anna Blake,
Mrs. Mamie Woods, Mrs. Vir¬
ginia Nelson. Mrs. Annie Mae
Colclough, Mrs. Ruby: Nixon,
Mrs. Evelyn Jackson, Mrs. Mer¬
cedes Wright. Mrs. Caroline
Walker, Mrs. Beatrice Doe. A
delicious repast was served by
thc hostess, Mrs. Walker.
Loyal Ducks Xmas
Parly
Mrs. Janie S. Hearns of West
47th street was hostess to thc
Loyal Ducks Christmas party
Thursday evening, December 3.
Under a beautifully decorated
tree gifts were placed for each
member, also thc club’s birth-
day gift to Mrs. Mary A. Stone
natal day was Dec '. 25 ;
Christmas games were played
and carols sung. Mesdames Lil-,
lie G. Mason, Onnie Ross, Al-
meta A. Waver, Donnie Lomax,
Lula B. Johnson, Mary A.
Stone and Rosa Newton were
served a duck dinner, fruit cake
and punch. Thc club's new year
party will be held in January I
at thc home of Mrs. Ahneta A. '
Waver.
AAT CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR
FACULTY —The annual faculty
party given each Christmas
A&T college is always a sue-
cessful social event. This year
was no exception. In the
1 ton, N. c.
The Chinese dolls in the
right panel in a precision
dance number are from left, to
right: Dorothy Dorsey, Winus-
boro. S. C.; .juanita Cumber,
Williamsburg, Va,; . Lois .Ellis¬
on, Gadsden, Ala., and Dorsi-
lene Dew, Wilson, N. C.
TO ATTEND CONFERENCE —
W. Dickerson Donnelly, alumni
sefcretaty. Fisk university’ will 1
attend thc annual uistrlct n
CO nfcrerfcc 0 f the American
Alumn j Counc p at the Holc i
Dcnnis jh At | antlc city, on
January 7 to 9
About 175 persons profession¬
ally engaged in alumni work at
colleges and universities in the
Middle Atlantic states and To¬
ronto, Canada, will be In at-
tchdnncc. Thc conference will
Include panel discussions, Ex¬
hibits, and talks on various
phases of alumni work con¬
cerned with the office, thc
alumni fund, and thc alumni I
magazine.
Seward J. Marsh, national
president , of the American
Alumni Council and secretary
of thc Alumni Association of
(Continued on f’age Fouri
Birthday Party j
Mi. and Mrs. James Tyson
gave a birthday party Jacqueline,! in honor |
of their daughter,
on Friday night, Dec. 18, at
their home, 726 W. Victory Dr.
Many games were played. Those
who helped to make it pleasant
for Jackie were Miss Edith and
Emily Singleton, Miss Aretha
and Helene Stephens, Miss
Sapp, Miss Francis Mag wood,
Miss Francis Daisy L. Middle- '
ton, Richard and Montie Den-
ny, Lee Flukcr, Leroy Singleton,
Mrs. Johnnie Wright, Robert j
Jordan, Cordell Heath, Cornel-I
ius Mosley and Master William J
E. Lampkn, Jr. The menu
shrimp salad, Ritz crakers,!
fruit punch, cake, Christmas !
candy and peanuts. Miss Tyson
received many useful gifts. Mrs.! Mrs.
Leslie Lampkin assisted
in serving.
Mrs. Edwards; Mrs. Robert
panel, apparently enjoying the
evening, are from left to right'
Mrs. E. F. Corbett Dr. J. L. Stew-
art, Miss Virginia Durham,
Marvin Greuber and Miss
. ..
quo\v NED — Mrs. Ellen Craw-
f(gpd. waand means chairman
o\ Mt.., Moriah Chapter, No. 37,
O, & S.. was was crowned c "Miss Mt.
Moriah” in in a a recent ceremony
held ,at the tiie Masonic I Temple,
Dy Fast Matron Viola T. Robin
son.
Variety Garden Club
Announces Contest
^Vinners
Mrs. Benjamin S. Adams,
president of the Variety Garden
club, announces the following
winners in the club's annual
Chfistmas door decoration con¬
test:
First prize, Mrs, Alphonso
Fields, 801 West 391 h St.; sec¬
ond prize, Mrs. J. J. Martin, 901
West 37th St., and third prize
Mrs. J. S. Trice, 52nd Si'., Ex
tension. The judges were Mrs.
Will Artley, Jr., and Mrs. J. I.
Mayers.
Mrs. Editta Gill served a
chairman of the contest which
ended last Saturday night.
Mrs. Carl It. Jordan wa
chairman of the Christmas
cheer committee. Members sam
Christmas carols on Christina
morning at Charity Hospital
Flowers Home for the Agee
and Mills Memorial Home.
Flowers were placed hi the
wards of each building,
I>R WILLIAMS TO
SPEAK AT YMCA
In a special vesper servi'y
*0 be held at, the West Broad
Street YMCA Sunday evening
Dr. E. K. Williams of Savan¬
nah State college will be tin
guest speaker. The program i
being sponsored by the Inter-
ehurth Council of which D :i
Raleigh A. Bryant is president.
The program which will begin
at 0 o’clock will feature Mis*
Mamie Pleasant as song leader
prayer by Eld. G E Jenkin
selections by the choral grour
of F. A. B. church, E. R. Ruff-
ner, conducting, introduction of
speaker by D6a. Bryant, tp the e (
address by Dr. Williams, a solo
by Mrs. Georgetta Pinkney and ,
closing remarks by Rev. R. M ,
B
' r
vr New song books i have have Viei'ii' been
purchased by the 5* and Miss
Jo Segure will serve as pianist.
T h e p U pn c i s invited.
_____
Lt. Collier t Here
For Christmas
Lt. Kharn Collier, who i
stationed at Wilmington, Del .
left this week for his post after
visiting his mother, Mrs. Jessie
Collier of 2411 Harden street.
The Modernettes
The Modernettes met and
was organized at thc home
Mrs. Claudia Brown with the'
following officers elected Mrs.,
Williams, president; Mrs.
Katie Lambert, secretary; Mrs. and; j
Claudia Brown, treasurer,
Mr,s. Clara Williams, reporter.
Thc next meeting will be at
the home of Ms. Susie Williams,
832 W. 44th St., Jan. 13.
Catherine Truesdell. |
Refeshments were in order j I
for the dances: Shown in the l
right ... panel , are: Dr r , D. x, A. „ Ed r-.j ,
wards, professor of physics, and I
Watkins, college dietician,
PAGE FIVE
TO READ PROCLAMATION —
Miss Onnie B Lawton who will
read the Emancipation Procla¬
mation at tiie First of January
program to be held at Tremont
Temple Baptist church.
LOCALS
Samuel J. Ayers of New York
City arrived last Friday to
spend the holidays with his
mother, Mrs. Mary L. Ayers,
and other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. George Singficld
of East Wnldburg street en¬
tertained with a dinner party
on Saturday evening in honor
of their nephew, Aubrey Mum-
ford and Miss Rose M. Johnson.
Misses Evelyn, Jewel"" and
Barbara Grant, students at
Howard university, are home
for Uie holidays. Their house
guest is Miss Myra Nassau of
Monrovia, Liberia, who also at¬
tends Howard.
Miss Laura Geneva Solomon,
Undent at Talladega college is
it home for the holidays. She
reports that the Tailadege choir
vill have an interesting pro¬
gram to present in Savannah
n January 22.
Prior to the Waldorf’s dance
in Monday evening. Miss Rose
Vf. Johnson and her escort,,
Richard ("Dickie") Brown, and
Mr and Mrs. Clyde Johnson
enjoyed a supper party at thc
home of Miss Johnson’s parents,
Mr and Mrs. Ezra Johnson, 925
Vest 37 street.
Mr. and Mrs. William Cuyler
of 70 MacDougal St., Brooklyn,
N. Y., were In the city visiting
'he Lonnie Youngs of 820 West
’’5th si . and also the sister,
Mr. and Mrs. Garfield of 1019
W. 41 St Also visiting was Mrs.
logan Singleton who visited
her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Coy
Smith of 542 W. York St,
Mrs. Viola Holcombe of New
York City is visiting her broth¬
er, Theodore Greene, of 917 W,
38111 street. She is being widely
entertained by friends.
Richard ("Dickie”) Brown
was host to the younger set
* ith » Christmas party, Satur-
day evening, December 26, at
the home of his mother, Mrs.
Eunice J Brown, 514 East Hen¬
ry street.
George Johnson of Thunder¬
bolt was host to the younger
set at a party given at his sis¬
ter’s home on Culver street
the holidays.
Edward Bryant, son of Mrs.
Nancy Bryant of East 38 street,
and student at Meharry Medical
was the Sunday dinner
guest of his eounsins, Mrs. Mary
Ayers and family of West
street.
Mrs. Isaac E. Luton, Sr., of
Sandfly, left Saturday for New
City to visit her daughter
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
William Cooper. They are the
parents of another little
Mrs Alfred Myers and Mrs.
Haynes are in the city for
the holidays. They are former
now residing in
N. Y. *lj
Mr Watkins, instructor in miii-
tary science Mrs. Watkins is
chairman . of , the .. colleges „ , „ hoxpi->
talii-y committee, sponsor of ti-u
jL -y