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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14,1959 T~Ccvp ^4v\Ji ^<j 1% icrc •f I t X T t t I i By W ilia HAPPY ST. VALENTINES DAY to all of our readers! * * * * MUSIC is the art of the pro¬ phets, the only art that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful pre¬ sents God has given us.—Luth¬ er. * * * * MATTIWILDA DOBBS was in the cast of Offenbach’s “Tales of Hoffman’’ which was pre¬ sented by the Metropolitan Opera Company over CBS Radio last Saturday. Miss Dobbs sang the part of Olym¬ pia, the mechanical doll. For those of us who have not heard this young artist since her appearance in Savannah many years ago, Saturday's perform- ance was a rare treat. Years of experience and training have added depth and beauty to Miss Dobbs’ naturally pleasing voice. We join Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Dobbs, her parents, in being very proud of her ac¬ complishments and add our best wishes for a successful Metropolitan career. * * * « J. II. BUTLER, Associate Ed¬ itor of the Savannah Tribune since 1910, will celebrate his birthday on February 14. Con¬ gratulations and best wishes! MISS JERI DALE FALCONER, youngest daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Falconer of Monro¬ via, Liberia, arrived in New York City recently by Pan American Airlines. She Is now in the city with her godmother, Mrs. E. S. Thomas of 624 West 40 Street, and other relatives, She will enroll at Hodge * * * * MRS. MARIE DIXON GARRETT of Philadelphia is in the city because of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Marian Dixon of 1120 East Waldburg street. Mrs. Garrett is a native Savannah- ian. Her sister, Mrs. Verdelle G. Wainwright, who resides in Charleston, S. C., was also here for a few days recently. DR. & MRS. JAMES L. SYKES, newlyweds, were honored with a wedding reception last Sat¬ urday evening by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Benjamin Hannah. This lovely affair with a Valentine motif in decorations and refreshments was held in the annex of the First Congregational Church. T :„ bride is the former Miss Dorothy Hannah, an instructor at the R. W. Gadsden School. Among those seen extending best wishes and congratulations were Rev. & Mrs. A. C. Curt- rlight, Dr. it Mrs. W. K. Payne, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Braithwaite, Mr. and Mrs. Frank V, Givens and their daughter, Annette Lillian, of McIntosh; Dr. and Mrs. E. K. Williams and their daughter, Renee; Peter Smalls (who rendered organ music), Mr. and Mrs. Boles C. Ford, Mrs. Robbie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Bryant, Jr., Mrs. Margaret G. Caution, Mrs. Lucy Solomon, Miss Laura G. Solo¬ mon, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra John¬ son and many others whose names we do not know. Dr. & Mrs. Sykes are in their new home at 3113 Gilbert Ave¬ nue. MRS. JUSTINE H. PATTER SON, retired school teacher, is a patient at Charity Hospital. Her daughter, Mrs. Maude P Varner of New York City, has been in the city for the past two weeks. Mrs. Varner and her sister, Mrs. Albert M Thweatt, 751 East Bolton St .. appreciate the many inquiries of friends. * * * * GEORGE H. PRICE of Detroit celebrated his birthday on Feb- ruary 8 . Congratulations! THE ELEVATOR and Bellman staff of Hotel DeSoto will long remember Saturday, February 7. Eleven of these employees were given a limousine tour of the historic places in the city by the Yellow Cab Co. The pur¬ pose was to acquaint these persons with places they are taught to recommend to out- of-town patrons at the hotel. A special guide, Mr. Hallman, was along to explain each place of interest. Those enjoying the tour were Miss Pearlena Hanshaw, Mrs. Leonia Jefferson, Mrs. Alma Jordan, Mrs. Willa Murtchin- son, Miss Shirley Crumbley, Charles Bell, Rev. James T. Boston, Gibson King, Lofton Jordan, Henry Dukes and Joe Rivers. t , , , FEBRUARY 17 is the birthday of the following persons: Mrs. M. V. Hannar, Mrs. Irma Callen, Mrs. J. M Walker, and Mrs. Ernestine Taylor. Congratula¬ tions and best wishes to all! THE SOCIAL WORKERS CLUB should have interesting news soon if the organization ac¬ cepts the suggestions discussed by its planning committee on Tuesday evening. The commit¬ tee met at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Maxine Stevens, sent were Edward V. Fletcher, Mrs. Ouida B. Moore, Mrs. Ethel Boone, Mrs. J. L. Bryant, Mrs. , Vivian Walker, Mrs. Evanel R. j Terrell and Mrs. Willa A. John¬ son. j FESTUS BAILEY is in charge of the new Urban Renewal De¬ velopment office located at 609 West Broad Street. Miss Ruth P. Simms is his assistant. BETHLEHEM Baptist Church, Rev. L. S. Stell, pastor, recently celebrated its 100 th anniversary. The souvenir programs are in¬ formative as well as artistic. Congratulations to all! WILLIAM II. SIMMONS of 1009 East Gwinnett Street, cel- ' ebrated his birthday on Feb- ruary 10. Congratulations! * * * * WILLIE J. ARMSTRONG cel- ebrated his birthday on Feb- ruary 6 . Mr. Armstorng is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Daniels, 1724 West 66 th (street. He spent the past four years in the United States Navy, being released on Jan¬ uary 16. He plans to further his studies in the near future when assigned. Congratulations and best wishes! * * * * MRS. MAMIE BYRD, sister of Mrs. Lucile Overstreet and aunt of Mrs. Daisy O. Tyson, spent the week-end in the city, She was accompanied by a friend, Mrs. Mary Jackson. Both are residents of Jackson- ; ville, Fla. VIRS. LUCILE B. OVERSTREET of 2610 Bulloch street, and her daughter, Mrs. Daisy O. Tyson of 726 West Victory Drive, were in Jacksonville, Fla., last week because of the death of their sister and aunt, respectively. >IR. ,V MRS. McKINLEY I WRIGHT of 510 West Wald¬ burg Street are in Cocoa, Flo¬ rida. for an indefinite stay. OUT OF TOWN relatives who ] attended the funeral of Hayes Johnson last Sunday were Mr. 1 and Mrs. James Johnson Mrs. | Virginia H. Harrison and Mrs Aibertha Smith, all of Charies- ton. S. C.; Louis Johnson, Jr, Charlie Johnson and George E Johnson of Neiv York Ci,y and | Louis L. Johnson of Mt. Pleas- §i V ATLANTA LIFE RETIRES M. C. CHISHOLM Mrs. M. C' Chisholm looks on with pride as Plaque representing 44 years of outstand¬ ing service is presented her husband by E. A. Parks. Mr. Chisholm joined Atlanta Life’s men of leisure Saturday, January 17, 1959. Food Preservation Leaders A Food Preservation Training I meeting was held for Food (Preservation Leaders of heme \ demonstration clubs in Chat- j j ham County on February 4th at the YMCA by Mrs. Doris T. j j Owes, Negro Home Demonstra- tion agent. Information was given by Miss Nolle Thrash, Georgia Agricultural Extension Service , Worker, on how we can eat bet- ■ ter, live ... better and . spend , less if follow Extension Food Preservation recommendations and develop an appreciation for quality preserved foods. Dtscussing the freezing of vegetables .meats and foods, Miss Thrash stated that i freezing is by far the easiest CDC To Meet Friday The Citizens Democratic Club will meet on Friday night. February 13. at 8 o'clock at the Recreation Center, 37th and I ! Ogeechee Road. The meeting is being called to appoint registration committee fco work with the Chatham County Vo ters Council headed by the Rev- erend P. A. Patterson. The pub- lie is invited. Refreshments be served. Leroy Wilson, president; nie Mae Joyce, secretary.’ Rosary Social Club The regular meeting of the Rosary Social club was held at the home of Mrs. Lillian son February 4. Games were played prizes being won by Mrs. ~ E. " Faus- Lucille Bryant, j jjne Bignon and Mrs. Susie Stephens. Guests present were Mirs. Beatrice Bristor and Mrs. Blanche Green of New York city. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Rosa Lee Rivers Johnson, 242 Eagle street. Mrs. E. Faus tine Bignon, president; Mrs. L. R. Johnson, reporter. Red i Social Club , op held The Red Top Social club j its regular meeting at the home of Mrs Mary Jenkins. The next meeting at the home of Mrs. Ma ry Wilson, 1007 Battey street 0ur party w m be at the of Mrs Jenkins, 1.228!., West Victory Drive, ant, S. C. , , , , IF YOU ARE thinking of buy- ing a car it will pay you to visit Bowyer Motors at 108 West Oglethorpe Ave. See their ad on Page Eight of this issue. (jUemo/tiad Qijts Gifts to the HEART Fund in memory of your friends, rela¬ tives and associates will be gratefully acknowledged by the GEORGIA HEART ASSOCIATION 1101 West Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta 9,. Georgia THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE method of preserving foods and takes le-s time. Excellent fro j /.on products may be had from most vegetables provided the proper varieties are u c ed which are harvested at the right time plus being adequately scalded cooled and packaged correctly. Frozen meats can have prac¬ tically the same original g.:od ness as fresh meats if correct i freezing methods are followed, , Freezing cooked foods can be ; a great convenience for the bl,s y housewife. , ! Food Preservation leaders at- j tending the meeting:.were en- couraged to assist in training j interested members in in. their food clubs who vat.on. are pav-t l -olcFC. > . C CH < Oi t ■* LoATtie 1 0 M”Ct ^ I U 8 ?daV The Colored Womens Voteis League will hold their monthly meeting February 171 h at 7.30 p. m. at the recreation center. Ogeechee wad. The public is invited, j Men’s Garden Club ! The Men’s Rose Garden Club j met at the home of J. P. Jones, 1906 West 55th street. Liberty ’ Cit -y- Joseph Adkins, newiy elec- ted president, presided, Highlights of the meeting was discussion concerning the j club’s anniversary entertain- the ment which i. to be held at j I Garden t which Center time Sunday, the Men's Feb. Rose 15, a Garden Club will entertain J their Jonquil wives Garden and members Club along of the with officers of the other gar- den clubs in the city. Lester Johnson distributed some very good information concerning the care of roses. .Beautiful arrangements were made by J. P. Jones and Wii liam Jamison. j a delicious repast was served by the host, J P- Jones. I M. S. Brown is reporter. Smiling 12 j Mrs. Otto Herrington was hostess for the Smiling social Club Monday night, Jan. 2 nd at her home, 915 W. Vic- tory Drive. The vice presi- dentj Mrs. Herrington, presided. a delicious buffet supper was served by the hostess. Other members present were Mrs. Ethel Luten. Mrs. Bcra Burnes, Mrs Hattie German. Mrs. Pearl Williams, and Mrs. Lucy Solo- mon. Guests was Mrs. Mary Lou Edders, niece of the hos- tess. The next meeting will a j. home of Mrs. Madie Howell; ^21 w. 54th street. ----- New Cluo Organized . A groi»> of young ladies met at the home of Miss Marilyn Brooks 607 E. Mercer and organized the Candlelight Social club. The oificers are President, Gertrude Poole; vice retary, Geneva Patterson; surer. Evelyn Jones; Marilyn Brooks; reporter. Bet¬ ty M. ’Williams. The next meet¬ ing will be at the home of ty M Williams, 514 W. Park Ave lane. CIA TO MEET FEB. 13 Edw. Harmond, Extension Ag¬ ent for Chatham County, will serve as the speaker for the annual meeting of the Com¬ munity Improvement Associa¬ tion cf Thunderbolt on Feb. 13 7 30 pan. at Central Baptist church. Thunderbolt, Rev. J. E. Bailey, pastor. Mrs. W. E. Grif¬ fin, program chairman, will pre-ide. Mrs. O. W. Greene, president, will present a report n activities for 1958. The as- ■oclation members and friends are invited. otas Observe H’story iVeek Nu Chapter of Iota Phi Lamb¬ da Sorority observed Negro History Week as a part of it’s National program by having Mrs. Luetta C. Upshur as guest speaker. The occasion was in he form of a Tea held at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Green in Thunderbolt, Ga. Mrs. i » shur, a teacher of Language Arts at Savannah State College, is a graduate of A. E. Beach High School,, Valley State College, and ■ x University and has "urther at Bredloaf College English in Vermont. She I vritt.en a short story which ceived an award in the Language Association tart spring. Mrs. Upshur captivated audience by telling them of the things that pars the mind of a writer and writers write about the , ,, they do. In addition to j ; her prize winning dory, “Passing Shadows,” Save a resume of other die has written. These ed two litanies, “Chrisit ol All Compassion” and “There is Death;" also two other stories not yet published, acy" and "Time Is the Other< numbers on interesting program includ- ed a vocal solo by Caroline erts of Tompkins High, a , 3er ffom ^ To . m pkj ns ! NFA Quartet and a reading ; Mathrina Hunter of Beach Hi Mrs. Thelma T. Lee had of the program and I the guests. After the | a social hour was enjoyed 1 all. Mrs. Janie L. Blake president of Nu Chrjvter. Club Rose Metea The Rose Metea Social met Saturday, January 31 the home of Mrs. Spencer 1703 Reynolds street. tine business was carried and plans made for a drive choose Miss Rose Metea for was discussed. A lovely was served by Mrs. White, Those present were Anderson, Miss Theola land, Mrs. Thelma Miss Maggie Sheppard, , gadip La Gpe> Mrs Hattie Bai j e ^ ^Irs. Ruth White. arp Thelma Pendergraph, ident: Theola Kirkland, j ng secretary; Maggie financial secretary; Roxy Gas- ton, treasurer; Gertrude derson, Asst, treasurer; Ruth White, chaplain; Annie M. Ball, -chairman and reporter; Hattie Baile y- Sadie LaGree, McTcer. Royal Bankers So. Club GUI ci W lmcUilQ WLU> LiJS- tc^s lor Lie Royal Bankers Jan. 10 when games were played, prizes won by Mrs. Agnes Car- nucnael, Mrs. Rosa L. Haw- thorn, W. E. Lampkin and Mrs. .Blanche Johnson. Mrs. Leslie Lampkin was hostess on Feb. 1 5 Winners of prizes in . games played were Mrs. Qaisy O. Tyson, Mrs. Jessie Mack, Mrs. Rosa L. Hawthorn, Mrs. Virginia Davis. Others present besides ! those mentioned above were Mine. Carrie Cargo, Mrs. Agnes Carmichael, Mrs. Alberta Har- mon, Mrs. Cora Williams, W. E. Lampkin. The next meeting a t the home of Madam Carago February 19. - FRIENDLY GIRLS BEAUTY NOOK 424 West Congress St., Special¬ izing in Waving, Marcelling, & Scaip Treatment at ail times I ADams 2-9371 Kapil PAN HELLENIC COUNCIL at Savannah State College. ing 1 to r: James Shepherd , Grover Thornton, Alfonso GIRL SCOUTS COUNCIL HOLDS ANNUAL MEET The annual meeting of the Girl Scout Council of Savan¬ nah was held last Thursday evening at the First Christian Youth Center, East Victory Dr., with ............. Mrs. ........ Edward D. - Tracy president, presidh g. Among the highlights of the occasion was the president’s report which was quite comprehensive, pecial.’y concerning member- ship. Representatives from the three neighborhoods in Mamie Williams District were present. Membership for service were presented j the following members: 15 pin to Mrs. M. V. Hannar (dis- 1 trlct chairman), 5 year pins Mrs. Mamie O Haynes. M 1- Viona Mitchell, and Mrs. M. O j Singleton. j There will be a joint 1 of the neighborhoods of Mamie Williams District day, Feb. 12, at 7 pan at Branch Office, 1214’, Broad Street. WILLIE MAYS ADOPTS SON UN <ANP» . SAN FRANCISCO lie Mays and his wife rite have adopted a baby it wa§ reported here. The announcement was as the Mays prepared to petition for formal adoption Superior Court. The child was only five old when adopted H 3 “ parents gave him to the because thfcy could not ptuvi for him. . Mrs. Mays is veiy a ■' ,u * v< to the youngster. She told attorney, Teflry F-ancis, youngster kept me up all The adoption proceedings become final under j law six months after filing. The Mays have no other child ren. Tabitha Club The Tabitha Club met j uary 28th at the home of ; Inez Webb with the routine ol business to carry their future plans for the All officers were re-elected. Lucile Collins our new was welcomed in the club, were enjoyed by the Mesdames Green, Collins winning prizes. ' Sampson j club has been saddened by passing of one of its Mrs. Luvinia Grant. A luncheon was served by hoste.ss. Tiie follow,ng mini- bers were present, Mrs. L. Co - lins, Mrs. C. Dancy, Mrs. E Ryan, Mrs. 7. Sampson. Mrs. j Webb, president; Mrs T. j ner, secretary, Mrs. P Greene, treasurer; Mrs. M. Milton, re- porter. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. T. Buckner, 631 W. 39th street. 0 E UJ w 7% * * IKES DER THAN YOU YOU LOOK ARE s OOKYOUftm E Geitr R iX rn I *3 ■ •LHIMn Kl ■ j Smith. Juliette West, Hosa Harris, president; Grant Coop- 1 or, James Hall, tSitting 1 to r: ; Susie Burner, Jeannette Baker, Miss Yelverton Employed As Full lime Fashion Model Miss Bari Yelverton, former Savannahian, was recently en¬ gaged by Jerry Grcenwald, Inc., a maunfacturer of Junior Wear 1 York City, of in New as one j lt .j r regular fashion s h o w | mo[lr!t 1 Ne- This is the first time a I ] gro model has been employed in New York's mid-town show- ! rooms exclusively for modeling. M’-- yo'verton was the only 1 Ne „ ° ro selected last fall for a feature in Look ... Mag¬ fashion azine 1 - w. an ’her liist “ g nuUmuU genera 1 >ibll- , ,. ();un hftd deluded a model of ; o , oi . hj tlJp rcgular fashion fc atur*-. ^ Ytilvcr((;n i,. one of the f;iny)Us Grac( . De i Marco mod- j cls she is the sister of Miss , ^ Yelvertan> 1003 West Art Social _ . j -m Uub l f j0 lJ e n club The Golden Art Social met February 1 at the home of ' Mrs. Sallie Freeman, 021 West 40th street. After the routine I of business a delightful repast ' w ., s served and games were ’ ^ , (hos(; wlnnlng prizes ^ Gertrude Johnson, ^ Minnle Jones and Mrs. Louise Vinson. Other members t were Mrs. Beatrice Riv¬ ^ rqm pin( . kney> Mrs . _ Curry m> , Lllly M . p 0 - j lite Mrs . Lillian Blake, Mrs. ’ 0ar 01lvpr Mrs . 0eneva Law, M rs. Ruby Maynor and Mrs. Mitc hell. Next meet- w pj t;)0 the home of Mrs. i Gertrude Johnson, 521 E. An- ! dprson street, February 16. ' _ Excelsior . n club . The Excxelsior Club met at the home of Mrs. Carrie Grant i Much business was discussed in¬ cluding plans for an oyster rcast on April 4 at the home if Mrs. S. Brown. Three new members were welcomed into the club. They were_ Mrs. M. Frances Williams, ........... . ....... Mrs. Marga- rpt Albright and Mrs. Beatrice williams. Secret Pais for the ytar 1959 were drawn. Prizes were won p y M rs . b. Williams, g. Mack, Mrs. S. Brown. a lovely repast was served by ’ hostess. The next meeting the i will be at the home of Mrs. m. Grant, 643 Kline street. -— - Duketenas TheDuketena Social club met u tho home of E Coopcr with A whitp acting pres ident. Much Pusinpss was transacted (and a dc ji c t ou-s repast was served by 1 hostess. Npxt meetine at the home of Johnnie B . Tyson , Fpbruary 16 at 905 Cuyler street gosa Durant, president and An- j nip white _ reportpr Valentine Cards SWEETHEART. SPECIAL FRIEND. WIFE, HUS¬ BAND, MOTHER, FATHER, MOTHER and DAD, GODMOTHER, GRAND MOTHER, GRAND FATHER, GRAND-SON, GRAND DAUGHTER, AUNT. UNCLE, COUSIN, BIRTHDAY. VALENTINE, ANNIVERSA¬ RY, GET WELL, RELIGIOUS VALENTINE, ACROSS THE MILES and OTHERS. SILVA’S llllllli SHOP 115 WHITAKER STREET PAGE FIVE vice president; Emma Gordon, j I Jimmy Colson, secretary, and Rcse Ann Lanier. | FASHIONETTA TO BE PRESENTED FEB. 20 AT FLAMINGO On Friday evening, February 2(), jit 9 0!) p.m. in the Fla¬ mingo Ballroom, Gamma Sig¬ ma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will sponsor its annual "Miss Fash- ionetta Contest, Fashion Review and Dance.’’ The AKA’s are preparing to make this presentation of Fash- lor.etta one of the most out¬ standing events for this year. A cross -ectiun of the local community will be represented in the partetputing models and contestants. Everyone pians and looks for¬ ward to Fashionetta! Plan now ; 0 be at Flamingo on February 30 at 9 00 to witness and par¬ j ticipate in this gala affair. You | may purchase your tickets f.on. any of the canto .tants. or the sorors of AKA. Nightingale So. Club Mrs. Beatrice K. Allen wa; hostess on January 24 when officers were re-elected as fol¬ lows: Mrs. Octavie McNutt, president; Mrs. Sarah W. Brt i non, vice president; Mrs. Daisy O. Tyson, secretary; Mrs. Mar¬ lon Spaulding, treasurer; Mrs. Victoria S. Joyner, sinking fund treasurer; Mrs. Wiilie Mae De- Voe, chaplain; Mrs. Beatrice K. Allen, chairman, ways and mean; Mrs. Catherine Ward, reporter. Other members arc Mrs. Eliza Huff, Mrs. Rosclla Hills, Mrs. Edna B. Gwcne, Mrs. Clara Stewart. Next meet¬ ing in February at Mrs. Sarah Brannen. A delicious repast was served by the hostess. Oriental Social Club The Oriental Social club held its regular meeting February 2 at the home of Mrs. Ophelia Murry, 1216 Cuyler street, the president, Mrs. Lillian G. Glover in charge. Much business was transacted followed by games. Prizes were won by Mrs. Emma W. Hendrix and Miss Bertia L. Slaughter. Members present were Mrs. Louise B. Alston, Mrs. Lillian Glover, Mrs. F,nr- ma W. Hendrix, Mrs. Ophelia Mjurry, Mrs. Posey Johnson. There Will Be A VALENTINE PARTY Given By The SILHOUETTE SAVINGS CIA H FEBRUARY II At T he Home of Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, tilth Street, Liberty City (Chicken Shack) Teen Agers Only Admission 25c Pres. Ernestine Owens Reporter, Mildred Scott Adviser, Mrs. E. Hendrix