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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1931
Society
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MKKIIV XMAS EVERYBODY !
r|V> THE ENTIRE REALM of Atlanta Society. Lucius extends
1 : meere regards fur a Merry Christinas chock full of enjoyments
and elations May you not enjoy his plight of being unable to do any
thing but draw his breath and spend his tune ' Yes,
nr. Lucius is on his donkey this Xmas and tails in
SaHHHhk ' class with the "Not Broke. But Badly Bent boys.
, t. . THE INCOMING MASSES for the Christmas sea
ion .arc beginning to make one conscious ot m
creased population Among the personalities al
ready in the C ite City for Yulctide are Misses Luctta
Austell. Beatrice Maxey. Emilv Thompson, Myrtle
a* ^ ar 6 , L Elsie Foster, and Daisy Belle Stanfield from
^imsSKi lalladega ( ollegm Miss Miriam Cunningham from
Massachusetts; Beatrice Watkins and Mary Erances
Lucius Jones Smith. Tifton, where they are teaching this year; Ben
Gatewood and Miss MaUic Blackshear from Savannah; Miss Helen B
Johnson from Anniston; Miss Robie Timbers and Canute Richardson
from Statesboro; Miss Mamie Cabaniss and E H. White. .Jr. from La-
Grange; Miss Beatrice Blackshear; Doe Latimer and Coach Greene
Wadley from Florida; Miss Ruth Scott from Johnson City; Miss Bertha
Smythe from Eatonton; Mr and Mrs. L. R. Harper and Miss Addye
Ilolt trom Augusta; Misses Thelma Nelson and Dora Mae Harvey from
Cuthbert; Miss Helen Nelson; Messrs J D. Gaither. Frank McClann.
and Garner R Stearns; Mr and Mrs Henry Cooke Hamilton from
Memphis; Mr T J. Calloway from Tuskegee; Elmore Watkins from
Orangeburg; and many others yet to be spotted by Lucius.
A H.W DEPARTING entail Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Alexander,
tor Montgomery; Prof. C. L Monroe, for Pittsburgh; Mrs. Huth
Simpkins and Mr. Rossman Turpeau, for Cincinnati; Messrs. Herley
Pope, Jack 1 hompson and Robert Stout, for Louisville; Virginia Ebe
hardt, tor Athens, Edna Boddie, for Nashville; and Roselyn Comer,
for Roberta
NOTED EDUCATOR BACK
DEAN J P BRAWLEY, of Clark University, is badk in the city
again after a protracted sojourn in the State of Texas, during which he
visited Wiley College, Prairie View Normal. Samuel Huston. Paul
Quinn Bishop, and many other Lone Star colleges. Dean Brawley
Stopped off at New Orleans long enough to visit New Orleans Univer
sity Upon liis arrival here again, he stated that he was just making
certain that Santa Claus didn't pass him by Mrs. Brawley blushed and
testified that with his return, her Santa had already arrived
THE COLUMNIST wishes to acknowledge Christmas greetings sent
to Society Slants by readers and friends of the writer. As late as
Thursday morning these tokens included Misses Winjtrette Belle
Johnson, Lois Rutlddge, Roselyn Comer. Helen Conyers, Edna Len
yard, Ossie Howard, Ernestine Goodlettc. Willa Belle Wright. Louise
Leah Day. and Mrs. Helen Brent Helen Henderson Grey; Mr. and Mrs.
J. C. Chunn, and Messrs. Nace and Ralph, of the Economy Delicatessen,
Delphine W. laylor, M. L. Thomas, Garfield Shields, Ray Ware, J
David Reed, J C. Robinson, Greene Wadley, and Maceo G. Moody.
WASHING lON HIGH SCHOOL staged a wonderful program at
Big Bethel Church last Sunday afternoon. Mrs Essie M. Groves,
directress of the singers, and Graham W. Jackson, who operated the
sonorous pipe organ, along with Miss Dollie Latimer, and others,
played a splendid roll in the success of the occasion. Prof. C. L
Harper, principal of Washington High, at the close of the program,
stated that he was greatly pleased with the showing of the participants.
He also announced that the glee clubs would go caroling on Xmas eve
night, and. possibly would stage another program of Christmas music
at Warren Chapel next week.
FIRMS SEND GREETINGS
YATES AND MILTON. ECONOMY DELICATESSEN. Carter and
Hall’s Filling Station. Curry and Hall's Haberdashery. College Inn,
Robinson-Cofer, Thomas' Barber Shop. Aiken-Faulkner. Royal Theatre,
box I heatre. Nelly Studio. Eighty-One Theatre, all the local churches,
all the local colleges, the Atlanta WORLD, the Pittsburgh COURIER,
and scores of other firms and institutions, send Christmas wishes to
GREETINGS JBg
to you JgS?
AT THIS SEASON
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<• Our thoughts go out to those whose co-operation
q and loyalty have meant so much to us. We wish vou
■ MERRY CHRISTMAS
Esa
K 9 and a
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
James Hotel & Case
fe® 211 AUBURN AVENUE, N. E. ATLANTA, GA.
Hey Ham, Hey!
To Mr. I P Reynold s:.c
Deacon Jones, and contribuh . . •
"What Sam of Auburn f.w K, .
who Whs gained many admiriis
through his tri weekly appearam en
of The Atlanta World. the Lack
force of The World wr he him a
Merry Xmas, mid a Happy New
Year
MRS. HOLSLY OF TUSKEGEE
VISITS SIFTER HERE
Mrs. Basdinc Holsey b-m her of
sewing and millinery at Tie kegee,
is the house guests during Hie holi
days of her sister, Mrs Thelma
Boyd Davis at the Davi apart
ment on Tatnall Street Mrs Hul
sey is the wife of Albon I. Hol cy
president ol the Colo: i d Mer
chants Associafipn
;UEST OF PARENTS
Mr Dewey R Watkins mid little
son, Dewey, Jr left the city W-d
-nesday afternoon, to spend the
spend the holidays with the par
ents of Mr. Dewey R Watkins Sr .
in Cl irksville. Virginia
C. 11. AND CLUB NO. 22
Met Thursday night, December
18 at the home of Mrs. Valentine.
22!) Ashby Street with vice-presi
dent presiding Devotional service
was led by the chaplain. Brother
Archie Scott Sister Bowens was
reported sick. The usher board will
meet Wednesday nite at the home
of Sister Ann L. Andrews, 394
Rock Street The club will meet at
the home of Brother Mat Beasley.
343 Rhodes Street, W
Brother C <J. Gore, president
S ier E, 1, Bonds, reporter
CANTATA AT 1.1 BERT Y
BAPTIST < HURt II
The ciioir of Liberty Baptist
Church will render its Xmas
Cantata. "The Shepherd King,”
Sunday night, Dec. 27th at eight
o'clock If you have not heard this
choir, Visit this church on this date
and enjoy an evening in song.
Come to the Church with a big
welcome
Rev. J J. Clow, pastor
Mrs C C Mann. Organist
Mi W H Inman, Director
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IN MEMORIAM
In memory of our dearly be
loved son and brother, Johnnie
Holmes, who departed this life I
December 23, 1926. "Gone but not;
forgotten."
Mrs. Aline Holmes
Mrs. Sarah King
Mr. James Foster and Mr. Wil
liam Cook motored up for the holi
days from Florida. Mr. Foster is
an instructor in Sanford and Mr.
Cook is teaching in Jacksonville.
ANNOUM ES MARRIAGES
Mi J m Ume Blount of 324
Wab । h ii" became the bride
of Mr .1 - " Hdl. 361 Highland
Avenue, on December 14.
Young James Death
Cause Wrongly
Reported
The World, after further investi
gation into the matter, wishes to
apologize to Mr. and Mrs J. T.
James, for an article published
May 17, 1931, regarding the sudden
and untimely death of William F.
James It has later been found that
[young James death was caused by
a cerebral hemorrh age of the brain
and occurred at 8:35 a. m . on May
16 1931.
1 James was not dying when his
[ parents reached him as was stated
[ in the former article published by
[the World, by passed away fully
I six hours after they were first
called.
ACT I VI T I & S
HIE JOLLY TWELVE
EMBROIDERY CLUB
Was the guest of Mrs. Ada Wil
liam, 533 Rigdom Stret. After a re
gular routine of business the club
was served a delicious repast Out
next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs Annie L. Williamson. 103
Electric Avenue, on Xmas ev<
Mi Mamie Johnson will spend tin
Christmas holidays with her daugh
U i in Louisville. Ky We hope :he
will have a successful trip We
wish everybody a Happy < hr: f
ma ami a Prosperous New Y'ar
Mi: .Josie Tompson, president
T Pauline Walton, report, i
MARINERS TO ENTERTAIN
A masque ball will be given at
Hi. Sunset .Casino on Christm.o
mtdd December 25 from 9 p m to
1 a m by the smart Mariners All
fi iends are cordially invited. Mu
sic by J Neal Montgomery. K
Wise, vice-president; It. Kendall
reporter.
HIE RIVERSIDE AID CLUB
Will hold its regular meeting
with Miss Willie Moreland, 437
Gartrel) Street. S E., December 27.
al lo'elock On account of the
weather our last regular meeting
was postponed. Election of officers
will take place at this meeting. We
trust every member will be pre
sent.
Mr S. H Ncßride, president
Mr. J B. Johnson, reporter
MOONLIGHT BOYS CLUB
Rendered a Xmas program at
the home of Mr. Clifford Judge.
Wednesday night, December 23, at
3 o'clock. Miss F. Barnes was in
charge of the program. There were
several numbers from the Blue
Moon Social Club. The president
received many gifts We were en
tertained later in the afternoon
wifn a dance. The Star Liglji Sa.
cial Club was present. December
30th the club will meet at the
home of Mr E. Ector, 428 Rock
Stret, 7:30 sharp. All members are
urged to be present.
Mr. J C Rogers president
Mr E Ector, reporter
HIE OAKLAND FLORAL CLUB
Met at the home of Mrs. Martha
White. 1300 Ponce de Leon with
the president presiding. Final ar
rangements for the delivery of
Xmas baskets to tHe poor were
made. After all business was trans
acted. games were enjoyed until
the wee hours of the night Our
first meeting for the New Year
will be at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. James White 558 Irwin St.
Visitors always welcome.
Mr. W. M. Chappell, president
Mrs Katie L. Partee, reporter
WHITE KOSE SOCIAL CLUB
Extends to their members and
friends best wishes for a Merry
Christmas and a Happy and Suc
cessful New Year We will meet
Sunday, December 27th at 4 o\ lock
We are having our installation at
21'i Bell Street Visitors are
cordially invited to attend
Mrs. S. W. Credell. president -
Miss Sadie Gatwell, reporter
CONSTANT WORKERS
Held their regular meeting with
Mr Otis K. Lee. December the 20,
at 889 Drummond Street. After the
lesson business was transacted in
the usual manner, a cold menu
was served and enjoyed by all
Next meeting will be with Mrs.
Gertrude Bush. 986 Lena Street
December the 27th all members
are ask to please bring their bags
K- ... .
We Imjie that every 'W®
tibug * i
The New Year gKh k JR | £
btings to J
DR. A. L. KELSEY
DENTIST
X-RAY PICTURES MADE
Res. Phone MAin 2515 Office JAckson 1670
Office: IStPj Auburn Ave., N. E. Atlanta, Ga.
FOR YOU I WISH A
MERRY
XMAS
AND A
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Your Ptorni t and Willing Plumber and Well Wisher
C. C. HASiT
200 Auburn Avenue, N. E. JAckson 3061
THE ATLANTA WORLD, ATLANTA, GA
a.; they will be given out Sunday
night and the Christmas tree on
Monday night jt 531 Markham St ,
Mi Martin.
Willie Martin, president
(hit K Lee. reporter
I NION BAPTIST ( HI R< H
E Point. Georgia The ihurcb is
still going on inspite of the hard
crosses we have to bear Sunday
morning at 9 30 we had a wondei -
ful Sunday School At 11 30 a m
Rev G S Ellington delivered a
splendid sermon. At. 3 p m. Rev
E M. Johnson preached a great
sermon. B Y P. U. at 6:30 and .4
7:30. Rev P J Dotson brought u".
another great message We listen
ed to a "o re me- ■ from Mrs
Dollie M Stovall of Toccoa. Ga.
She r v itn : fa : daughtr r and
son. Rev and Mr Dotson. Wo
wish you all a Merry Xma: and a
Happy Ntw Yen
Rev P .1 Dotson, pastor
Richard J C Rice, reporter
THE Y W ( S. ( LUB
Met Sunday, December 20. at
the home of Mrs Lue, 668 Evans
Street. Business was briefly trans
acted with the president in charge
Sunday was a big day with us. We
gave away Christmas Day with
Mrs Hattie Little, 1138 McDaniel
Street All members are asked to
be present. All visitors are wel
come.
Miss Lena Strickland, president
Mrs. Albert McMillen, reporter
THE CHRISTIAN PRAYER BAND
Mets at. the home of Rev. B. J.
Johnson. 656 Curry Street Thurs
day night at 8:30. All members re
quested to be present.
Church News
BEULAH BAPTIST
SUNDAY SCHOOL
The Binders' B ble Class met
Sunday morning at 9:30 The les
son was wonderfully taught by the
teacher. Miss M B Paschal Rev
J. C. Mitchell and Strozier were
made welcome as visitors.
The business meeting was held
at the home of Mrs Emma Collins,
430 Lovejoy Street, In spite of the
inclement weather, a large number
was present The vice-president
Mrs. M J. Reed presided m a
dignified. Christian manner The
following officers were elected for
the ensuing year, with Prof. A. C
Curtright, acting president; Miss
Ethel M Christler, secretary; Rev
J. H Mathews, president; Mrs M
J. Reed. Ist vice-president; Mrs.
Emma Hindsman, 2nd vice-presi
dent; Mrs. Willie M. Dennis, assist
ant; Mrs. Jeneva Jester, financial
secretary: Mrs. Nettie Curtright,
assistant; Mrs. Maude Foster, trea
, surer; Mrs. Nettie E. Curtright. re
porter: Mr Roosevelt Brown, as
'sistant; Miss M. B. Paschal, teach
er; Deacon T. L. Jester, assistant.
The class donated $5 to Mr and
Mrs Hightower on their rent. We
also gave $2 as a present for the
bride ami groom. Rev. S. M. Short
er and Miss Novie Belle Howard.
Rev J. C. Mitchell. Prof. A. C.
Curtright Miss Hattie B. Wimbish,
Beacon W. J. Shannon. Mr R. H
Herndon, Mr. Lawton Moore and
Rev. S. M. Shorter were made wel
come as visitors and each gave
helpful remarks. We were glad to
have our pastor. Rev. L. A. Pink
ston with us. and sorry to know
that he was not well. We pray that
he vi'ill soon be strong again. The
hostess served a delicious menu,
The Builders' Bible Class wishes
‘the entire Atlanta World stall of
officials and its readers A Merry
Christmas and a Happy New
Year
Deacon Collie Broadnax, pres
Mrs Nettie E Curtright, rep
CORINTH BAPTIST CIIURt H
The 1927 Progressive Club met
at the home of Si ter Pearl Turner
of 446 Lovejoy Street The club
held its regular meeting, with tm
president presiding We were j’.i.id
to welcome one new member Sr
ter Lillie Mae Bush We were m'S
ved a delicious menu after the re
gular routine of business. The n< xt
meeting will be at the home ol
Sister Lillie Wilson. 442 Techwood
Drive Ail members are urged to
lire pri ent. Business of importance
Sister Katie Williams, pres
S, t< ■ [della Lamar, rep
THE I I RNEH MONUMENTAL
A. M I ( 111 K< H
The com-1 egation and comm
unity of En. t Atlanta is congratu
lating theniseb. is in joyously re
ceiving fr< ■ , the hands of the good
Bishop Fountain the Rev W C.
Kelly us pa mi <,f Turner Mon
umental A M F. Cliun n He comes
like Paul from the n-e’ ot Gam
aliel. well prepared graduate of
Turner Theolo . a! Seminary with
a degree of B I) and Princeton
1 Universary with a degree of B D.
■ He preached two pcwt-ful sermons
' on last Sunday n irnim' Subject
"Whv I ought t" , io । him h"
Evening Subject ' Ilie great i risi.
of Jacobs Life
He is indeed ve e ri ar m’.: m
thought and very pmnted Gripping
his audience at once with Biblical
! Facts and Spiritual I'm.ser. He ।
H a gospel Preacher of marker
\ability which is attested bv an m.
■jer increasing congregation
THE MT. CALVARY
USHERS' BOARD
Met at the home of Mi- Jeannie
Johnson, 362 Wallace Street De
votional service was led by the
chaplain. Sister Lucile Bell The
president presided over the meet
ing. We were delighted to have
our pastor, also our assistant pas
tor. Rev. J. M Gates and Rev
Shannon, respectively, as vmi'<ms
Brother Mitchell of Alexander
Tabernacle Baptist Church wa:
also a visitor. Next mcetim: ws
he at the home of Mrs. Gcoriu
Hodo. 624 Eighth Street. N W •
December 25. Christmas night
Visitors always welcome.
Miss A. M. Collins, president
Miss Lucille Bell, reporter
Rev. J. M. Gates, pastor
ROOM FOR RENT beamiful fur
nished room, private home, hot
water, steam heat, electric lights,
radio, and other conveniences
Call WAlnut 4229
Merry Xmas
AND A
Happy New Year
We wish to express our
appreciation to our many
patrons and friends dur
ing the past year. We will
be at your service durmg
£he coming yecr with the
pme courteous and effi
ident staff to serve
MARY BROWN
INEZ STEWART
RUTH T. SINGLETON
, LUCILE Mil NEE
Poro Beauty
Shop
259 Auburn \u-„ Ja. 9171
I CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
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AND BEST WISHES
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; IN THE NEW YEAR I-if
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Conference
Mr. Isaac Burt Buried
MI.MI'IIIS, Tmm Dec 22-
Tlic funeral serve e . of Brother
Fa.e Bun were held at Mt Olive
Bajei t church by Kev Jame ('
t'm>k The deceased is survived by
a .vidov. Sister Matte; Bm t ot <'a
taula Ga two son’. Jason Hint.
<,f [• ozg. laid Ga . Ju tin Burt ot
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Wishes You All
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