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SATURDAY, MAY, 21, I960 ^Social <3t ems <jt~Cerc and ^ <J l\ acre T ❖ * V ! ❖ 1 m By WUla Ayers Johnson THE GREATEST OBJECT in the universe, says a certain philosopher, is a good man struggling with adversity; yet there is a still greater, which is the good man that comes to relieve it.—Oliver Goldsmith. * * * THE GREATEST ORNAMENT ol an illustrious life is modesty and humility which go a great way in the character even of the most exalted princes —Na¬ poleon. , ■ r J J. H. LAW, retired postman of 521 East Henry street, will cel¬ ebrate his birthday on May 24. Congratulations! STAFF SGT. AND MRS. MlL- BURN LEWIS are the proud parents of a baby girl born April 30. Her name is Tammara Milette and she weighed seven pounds, six ounces at birth. The happy grandparents are Mr. and. Mrs. B. J. James of Thtmcler- bolt. Congratulations! ' * R. A. HARPER of 655 West 42 street will celebrate bis birth- day on May 24. Coiig'ratula- tions! HENRY G. NIXON, Sr, of Mfl- con. a former resident and postman of the city, was here for the past week, as guest of Percy L. Miller, West 35th street. Mr. Nixon had an en- joyable time renewing acquaint- ances and calling upon old friends. THE MID-TOWN Chamber of Commerce meets tonight iThurs.) at 8 o’clock at the West Broad Street YMCA.,Dr. H . M. Collier. Jr., is president. By the way, their new direc¬ tory, is off the Pr ess - is at " tractive and informative. Every loc-al citizen should get a copy. MRS. ANN H. GARY will be the featured speaker at a spe¬ cial program Sunday, 3:30 p. m., at Tremont Temple Bap¬ tist church. The Happy Home Society is sponsoring the pro¬ gram. Mrs. Gary is co-owner of the Imperial Laundry and Dry Cleaners Co. Eartha Kitt, White Realtor to Wed LOS ANGELES (ANP) — “My little sun-tanned daughter',” With that remark Mrs; Nora McDonald, mother of white real estate investor William McDonald, warmly welcomed singer Eartha Kitt into the family after her son informed her he planned to marry the famous Negro entertainer. The mother’s reaction to her fiance’s announcement was dis¬ closed by Miss Kitt herself, who said she was lucky “to have Bill’s family.” Instead of showing con¬ sternation, or indignation, as is the usual case of white parents confronted with such a situation, Mrs. McDonald was friendly and warm, Eartha said. “When Bill first told his parents we were getting married,” Eartha said, “his mother kissed me and said: ‘My little sun-tanned daugh¬ ter.’ ,. Eartha and McDonald will wed June 9 in the home of the Donalds in Cheviot Hills, a Los Angeles suburb. The disclosure was made after the couple applied for a marriage license here. sultry voiced Negro singer and dancer, and McDonald were all smiles as they appeared at the marriage bureau. Both 30, they met three years ago. WANTS FAMILY Miss Kitt, who is currently pearing in a show at Les Vegas, said forthrightly that she wants to raise a family. “I want a boy and a girl,” she explained. Asked about the racial problem bound up with their impending marriage, she said: “It’s a problem you have to live with. Some people aren't going to like the idea of a Negro marrying a white. But. the world I live in is show business and the racial prob- MR. AND MRS. II. CAIN of Willow Grove, are house guests of W. S. of East Waldburg street. motored here and plan to to Brunswick before home. Mrs. Cain is the er Miss Cornelia McDowell, tired Chatham County teacher. It is a real treat have her in the city again. MRS. LEONARD D. LAW, and her infant son, III, left by Eastern Air Saturday, May 14, for R. I. to join her husband, ard D., Jr., who is serving in the U. S. Navy.. Mrs. Law is daughter-in-law and III. is the grandson of Mr. Mrs. Leonard D. Law, Sr., j 1603 Vine street ; MISS GLORIA MOSLEY, ^ent a t Tennessee, State, Uni- versify, sang in. the Arts Festival recently. An ar- tide in the May 12th issue Xenneseean quot- ed chet Atkins of RCA as j n g *<j think she’s great.” article further implied that RCA contract is awaiting 2 vj. os i e y’ s signature. Miss Mos a n , a fj ve Savannahian, was a j s0 CO mplimented toy ^ ercer U p 0 n his last visit g aV annah. It is interesting that Miss ]yj os i e y has had any voice i es $ons. s j n gj n g 0 f popular numbers just one of her hobbies. She sang in local school anc j her church , choir going away to college. She now majoring in an< j her ambition is to get a degree in this field. She the daughter of Mrs. Mosley of East WaMburg and the late Herman well known insurance agent. MRS. MAUDE P. VARNER New York City is visiting mother, Mrs. Justine and brother-in-law and | Mr. and Mrs. Robert of 751 E. Bolton street. Patronize Our Advertisers lem is not so great there.” One of the most popular tainers in the world, Eartha, sings in several languages, in 1958 gave a command performance for Queen Elizabeth II of Britain in Buckingham Palace. She also met several of the world leaders. YWCA Center At the May YWCA advisory board meeting, Miss Hattie Droll, YWCA Area Executive of Atlanta, was the guest. Miss Droll agreed with the group’s decision to seek new facilities and expressed ap¬ preciation for the splendid work that is being carried on by Mrs. Mildred Newton, program director of the YWCA Center. On Thursday, May 12, the Y- Teens saw slides entitled “Train¬ ing Makes the Difference.” The slides, provided by the National YWCA, were shown by Mrs. Stella Reeves, Y-Teens co-ordinator. A May Morning Breakfast will be served at Yaniacraw ------------------ Village (; en ter on Sunday, May 22. This p ro ject by the Y-Teens is an ad- dRional effort to aid them in ob- taining funds to attend the Geor- gi a> Florida, Alabama Y-Teen Conference in Lake Placid, Fla., August 15-22. Breakfast will be served from 8:30 until 10:30. A palatable menu, reasonably priced, has been planned and the Y-Teens will appreciate your eating with them. Women's Civic Club A group of ladies met on May 12 at the YMCA and organized the Women’s Civic club. Meet¬ ings will be held every first and third Friday nights at the Y. M. C. A. at 8 o’clock. All civic minded ladies are in- vjted to ioin. Officers are Mrs. Ethel Luten. president; Mrs. Mane Hayward, w M ROBERLE COLLIER APPEARING as the “Gold at | the End of the Rainbow” from | the wizard of C’z on the Mildred ! Pegues Dance Recital Friday night, May 20 is lovely and tal¬ ented Roberle Collier. She will also be featured in a French ‘ Can Can” comedy tap routine and a toe dance. Her brothers, Vincent and Henry will also appear on the recital. Vincent is the wizard and a vice president; Mrs. Annette Smith, recording secretary; Mrs. Evelyn Harden, financial rrtary; Mrs. Louise Cole, surer; Mrs. Ruth White, mem- bership chairman, and Mrs. Glover, publicity chairman. The entertainment commit- tee consists of Mrs. Ball Fine, Mrs. Grubbs, Mrs. Mardline Coleson, Mrs. Lottie Butler, Miss Lottie Horne, Miss Sandra Staf ¬ ford, Mrs. Viola Canady and Mrs. Dorothy Jones, reporter, Mrs. Flournoy Honors Mrs. Sampson with Dinner Party Mrs. Willie Mae Sampson was honored with a dinner party on April 3 by Mrs. Mary Flournoy at Mrs. Flournoys home, 1023 W 38th street. Beautiful arrangements of roses baby’s breath and ribbon cane decorated the home. Af¬ ter a delicious dinner the guests played canasta. Mrs. Sampson was greeted when she came in with cheers of congratulations for being the “Teacher of the Year’ at Tompkins elementary school. Those enjoying the evening were Mrs. Emma Bennett, Mrs. Mrs. Iona Brooks, Mrs. Bessie Iszet Brown, Mrs. Bessie Kittles, Adams, Mrs. Annie Collier, Mrs. Carrielue Lavender, Mrs. Sara Sylas, Mrs. Claudia Everette, Mrs. Rosamae Perrin, Mrs. Sampson and Mrs. Margaret Priester. Register to Vote Today! STARTS SUNDAY Ruth Brown Nat King Cole Mantan Moreland —-IN— “Rhythm & Blues” —PLUS— Gary Cooper Rita Hayworth Van Heflin Richard Conte “They Came To Cordura” DOTH IN COLOR TOE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA bartender from Beatnik session. He will also do a ball room routine with M e i d a Thompson. As “White Cloud,” American Indian, Henry masters the part. He appears a'so in a “Gay ’90” lap routine and as one of the little people from “The Wizard of Oz.” Roberle, Vincent and Henry are the children of Dr. and Mrs. II. M. Collier, Jr. Gabriel Wins “Mrs. Ga. Infirmary Almm-sif” Contest j The Georgia Infirmary alum¬ nae held their monthly meeting for May at the Georgia Infirm¬ ary recreation room with the president, Miss Josie Campbell, presiding. The highlight of the evening was the climaxing of the “Mrs. Georgia Infirmary Alumnae Contest” for 1960-61. This hon¬ or was won by Mrs. Mary W. Gabriel, 618 West 39th street. The next meting will be held on June 6. Mrs. Sarah Spauld¬ ing, reporter. NCA News The NCA Art Exhibit recently ended at Savannah State Col¬ lege. Besides work of the mem r bers there were two paintings of Keiffer Mitchell, student at Morgan State College. more. Md , several crayon draw- insrs by seven years old Jackie Jordan from Langston, Oklaho¬ ma and sketches by Leroy Wil¬ son, Jr., who has been making drawings of scenes in his travels while abroad for this show. Cecelia Perrin and her fam¬ ily were hor.orees at a reception at the museum home of Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Kiah, recently. Many youth and adults crowded the museum to meet the young lady from Washington High School of Atlanta, who was the only colored to win an art award in the international contest spon¬ sored by India some months ago. (Students from 65 countries took Good Used Brick Solid Used Lumber Phone AD 2-9546 SAVE -Take Home Schlitz Half-Quarts Schlitz in the '/. quart cans gives you V 3 more Schlitz than 12-oz. cans—doesn't cost Vi more PHONE AD 2-3819 HOWARD BEVERAGE CO., Inc. S. A. L. Frt. STATION, LOUISVILLE ROAD GENE ARLENE DOBSON Gene Arlene Dobson, age six years, was the youngest student in the recent piano audition of members of the National Frater¬ nity of Student Mur-icians. She DELEGATES to the Ninth Na¬ tional Hi-Y Congress, Maimi, University, Oxford, Ohio, June 25-30, are shown above, R. to L: James Gordon, Francina part.) While present at the recep¬ tion guests looked at the manyi pieces of art work on display of students and adult artists; also antiques dating back at least 3.000 years. Cecelia Perrin’s award, presented by the Indian; government, is on exhibition at Beach Junior High school in the third wing hall art depart¬ ment showcase. Pictures of Cecelia and newsclippings with information pertaining to the award, are also on display. Franklin McDew and Wil¬ liam Pleasant, Jr., recently gave memberships as presents to two deserving students, Olga Bynes from Florance School and Henry Boles, Richmond Hill school. Miss Laura King has given a membership for a stu¬ dent in the Mambli school, Ho Gharg, West Africa. Baptist Ministers Wives Alliance The Baptist Ministers Wives Alliance met recently at the home of Mrs. H. Hagan, 643 W- 35th street. Mrs. L. S. Stell, Jr., presided. The devotional period was led by the newly appointed chaplain, Mrs. Louise Williams. Plans were made for a work¬ shop to be held at Bethlehem Baptist church on June 29. Mrs, G. W. Carter was reunit ed with the Alliance. Mrs.! is the daughter of Mr. and W. E. I),d>-on of 1103 West Street. Gene is in the grade at St. Mary's School. She enjoys croquet, ing, dancing and the hula hoop. and Pickens A. Patricia Mitchell, on picture) is also a Brown, a new welcomed. Members present were Mrs. Stell, Jr., Mrs. Effie R. L. Byrd, Mrs. Mrs. R. Roberts, Corley, and Mrs. W. J. The next meeting will the home of Rev. and L. Byrd, 2119 Harden St. The Alliance members, Mrs. Thomas Willie Gwyn, on the in their families. • Ever Perm” Madame E. B. Myers i.s shown modeling perma¬ nent (Ever Perm) by Helene Curtis. This new permanent (Ever Perm) is now featured at Myers Beauty Sh'op and School of Beauty Culture, 1808-10 West Broad street, Savannah, Ga. These per¬ manents are given under the careful supervision of Madam Myers with experi¬ enced operators to serve you.. Why not stop by or call today and let us tell you more about the New Permanent (Ever Perm). For appointment, call AD 4-9492 or -AD 2-9694 West Broad YMCA ‘The hope of the world lies with the young people," so stated Dr. E. K. Williams as he addressed the annual Father-Son, Mother- Daughter banquet at the West Broad Street YMCA last week. He further stressed to the young peo¬ ple and their parents that “Right living is our greatest task as Chris¬ tians. The one thing that will bring peace and happiness to ail of us.” He was introduced by Mi s. Dorothy U. Adams, chairman of the Youth Program Committee of the West Broad Street YMCA. The play, “Dark Victory,” pre¬ sented last Friday evening at the Alfred E. Beach Auditorium by theYMCA Players of the West Broad Street YMCA, was a huge success. Every member of the cast starred, with James Novels and Kay Stripling playing the lead roles. The other members giving outstanding performances are: Irene Davis, Dorothy Paige, I heo Davis, Earthed Eadson, I Charlie Phillips, Katie Williams, Dorris Murray, Hiram McGee, Ed¬ die Bryant, Sarah Reynolds. J. B. Clemmons, chairman, Department of Mathematics, Savannah State College, directed the play. The consensus of opinion is thut this production was the best in the series. The young people \< no have been selected from the top-ranking at-j | Y clubs in this community to tend the Ninth National Hi-Y Congress at Miami, University, Oxford, Ohio, are as follows: James Gordon, Omega Hi-Y, Al¬ fred E. Beach High School, Alfon¬ so E. McLean Advisor; Pickens A. Patterson, Delta Hi-Y Club. Alfred E. Beach High School, John Law, Advisor; Patricia Mitchell, Beach Kappa Tri-Hi-Y Club, Mrs. j \\ A. Dean, Advisor; Kran-; cina Hunter, Alfred E. Beach Jun- j u" 111 * ; a"! ' Vls h "'’ * lul> ’ Mril ‘ I!uth | ‘ ’ Mrs. Dorothy U. Adams will serve as delegation leader to this conference, and will take part in the conference us a discussion leader. The West Broad Street YMCA j lost an ardent member and a faith- I ful worker in the late Paul Jack- son. The entire membership joins in expressing sympathy to the members of his family. An Armed Forces Day dance will be staged Saturday night for j all servicemen taking part in the j celebration of Armed Forces Day here in Savannah. The Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines will be entertained hy the hostesses of the West Broad Street YMCA- USO. Walter Langston and his orchestra will furnish the music' I he crowning of “Miss USO” will 1 take place at the dance. Miss Anne Jenkins, USO Staff Aide, will be in charge of the celebra¬ tion. All servicemen are cordially invited to attend. 1 69c SPECIAL NEXT WEEK-MAY 23 - 28th Coat Suits 69c (Plain) PROMPT PICK-UP and DELIVERY Bennett’s Dry Cleaners 2607 WEST BROAD STREET PHONE AD 2-7875 b9c 69c BEAUTIFUL CHURCH SITES OFFERED Religious Organizations Seeking New Locations North East corner West Broad and Duffy 120 feet facing West Broad North East corner West Henry and Burroughs 60x100 feet from Henry street to Duffy Lane. 515 West Waldburg Stret, 60x100 517-19 West .‘list St.,—90 feet frontage on ,‘{lst street. CALL AD 4-3432 Ezra Johnson FOR INFORMATION PAGE FITf President to Convention MRS. EDNA B. GREEN The L. P. N. Association of Ga., Inc 1st District, met Wed- ne sday, May 11 at the YMCA. New officers were elected a* follows: Mrs. Sarah Brannen, president; Mrs. Edith Maynard Brown, vice president. The past president, Mrs. Edna Green, left May 13 via Delt$ City| Air Lines for Salt Lake Utah, to attend the convention of the National Association for Practical Nurses Education. Les Socialettes Mrs. Ruth Dalse, was hostesf to the Les Socialettes on May 14 with Mrs. Catherine Tori rence, presiding. Officers were elected for next year as follows: President, Mrs. h. B. Gresham; vice president, Miss Jettie Adams; secretary, p.f rs Catherine Torrence; Asst, secretary, Mrs. Mary Ferguson; contact person. Miss Mattie Lee; treasurer, Mrs. Ruth Dalse; re¬ porter, Mrs. Lillie Ladson; chap- lain, Mrs. Vlona Mitchell; chair- men of activities, Miss Alfreta Adams and Mrs. Lillian Bat- tlste. The club held its annual . . at the Mirror Court. ** ^ Those present were Joseph Bur¬ roughs. Miss Jettie Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ferguson, Mrs. Viona Mitchell, Mrs. El¬ len Manning, Arthur Kilroy, Miss Mattie Lee, Mr. and Mira. W1I- n am Battiste, Miss Lorraine Mrs . Carolyn Kirkland. Mullino, Mrs. Ruth Dalse, Alfreta Adams, Miss Bir¬ Porter, Sgt. Eddie Revere, Mr. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. O. Gresham, Miss Thelma Cole¬ Mr. Marshall, Miss LaVer- a KemP( JL Mis Helen B ryan>He r- K—f bert Kemp __--a and Ailfred May- nard. No one is really beaten until is discouraged.