FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1931
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MERRY XMAS EVERYBODY !
fl\n THE ENTIRE REALM of Atlanta Society, Lucius extends
sincere regards for a Merry Christmas chock full of ¢njoyments
and elations. May you not enjoy his plight of being unable to do any
thing but draw his breath and spend his time ! Yes,
M sir, Lucius is on his donkey this Xmas and talls 1n
e class with, the “Not Broke, But Badly Bent” bhoys.
§ “ ‘ f i THE INCOMING MASSES for the Christmas sea-
TR 1 1 arce beginning to make one conscious of n-
W§ . creased population. Among the personalities al
Ȏ& / ready in the Gate City for Yuletide are Misses l.uetta
¥ Austell, Beatrice Maxey, Emily Thompson, Myrtie
;v>"' 2 ;‘ & Martin, Elsie Foster, and Daisy Belle Stanfield trom
'i* | Talladega College: Miss Miriam Cunningham from
; Massachusetts; Beatrice Watkins and Mary I'rances
Lucius Jones Smith, Tifton, where they are teaching this year; Ben
Gatewood and Miss Maodtic Blackshear from Savannah: Miss Helen B.
Johnson from Anniston; Miss Rebie Timbers and Canute Richardson
from Statesboro; Miss Mamio Cabaniss and E. H. White, Jr. from La-
Grange; Miss Beatrice Blackshear; Doc Latimer and Coach Greene
Wadley from Florida: Miss Ruth Scott from Johnson City; Miss Bertha
Smythe from Eatonton; Mr. and Mrs. 1. R Harper and Miss Addye
Holt from Augusta; Misses Thelma Nelson and Dora Mae Harvey from
Cuthbert; Miss Helen Nelson: Messrs J. D. Gaither, Frank McClarin,
and Garner R. Stearns: Mr. and Mrs Henry Cooke Hamilton trom
Memphis; Mre. T J Calloway from Tuskegee: Elmore Watkins from
Orangeburg; and many others yvet to be spotted by Lucius.
A FEW DEPARTING entail Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Alexander,
for Montgomery; Prof. C. 1. Monroe, for Pittsburgh; Mrs. Ruth
Simpkins and Mr. Rossman Turpeau, for Cincinnati: Messre Herley
Pope, Jack Thompson and Robert Stout, for Louisville; Virginia Kbe
hardt, for Athens; Edna Boddie, for Nashville; and Roselyn Comer,
for Roberts
NOTED EDUCATOR BACK
DEAN J P. BRAWLEY, of Clark University, is back 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 his 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 Wingrette Belle
Johnson, Lois Rutlédge, Roselyn Comer, Helen Conyers, Edna Len
yard, Ossie Howard, Ernestine Goodlette, 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 Fceonomy Delicatessen,
Delphine W. Taylor, M. L. Thomas, Garfield Shields, Ray Ware. J
David Reed, J. C. Robinson, Grecne Wadley, and Maceo G. Moody.
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOI. staged a wondertul program at
Big Bethel Church last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Kssie 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 musie
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, /"\ikun—["aulkmq‘, Royal Theatre,
Fox Theatre, Kelly Studio, Eighty-One Theatre, all the local churches,
all the local colleges, the Atlanta WORILD. the Pittsburgh COURIER,
and scores of other firms and institutions, send Christmas wishes to
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Deacon Jones, and contributor of
“What Sam of Auburn Ave Si,
who M8 gained many admiers
through his tri-weekly appearances
of The Atlanta World, the back
force of The World wishes himoa
Merry Xmas and a Happy New
Yeur,
MRS. HOLSEY OF TUSKEGEE
VISIH'S SISTER HERE
Mrs. Basiline Holsey, teacher of
gewing and millinery at Tuskegee,
is the house gucsts durimg the holi
days of her sister, Mrs. Thelma
Boyd Davis, at the Davis apart
ment on Tatnall Strect. Mrs. Hol
sey is the wife of Albon 1. Holsey
president of the Coloied Mer
chants Associatipn
FUEST OF PARENTS
Mr. Dewey R Watkins, and hittle
son, Dewey, Jr. left the city Wad
nesday afternoon, to spend the
spend the holidays with the par
ents of Mr. Dewey R. Watkins, Sr.,
in Clarksville, Virginia
C. H. AND CLUB NO. 22
Met Thursday night, December
18 at the home of Mrs. Valenne,
229 Ashby Street with vice-presi
dent presiding. Devolional 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 304
Rock Street. The club will meet at
the home of Brother Mat Beasley,
343 Rhodes Street, N W
Brother C. G, Gore, president
Sister E. 1. Bonds, reporter
CANTATA AT LIBERTY
BAPTIST CHURCH
The choir of Liberly Baptist
Church will pender ifs 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
iund enjoy an evening in song.
Come 1o the Church with a big
welcome,
I Rev. J. J. Clow, pastor
! Mrs. C. C. Mann, Organist
M. W H h}mun, Director
IN MEMORIAM
In memory of our dearly be-l
loved son and brother, Johnnie;
Holmes, who departed this life|
December 23, 1926. “Gone but null
forgotten.” i
Mrs. Aline Holmes
Mrs. Sarah King ‘
Mr. James Foster and Mr. Wil
liam Cook motored up for the holi
days from I'lorida. Mr. Foster 1is
an instructor in Sanford and Mr.
Cook is teaching in Jacksonville.
ANNOUNCES MARRIAGES
Mi: Joserhine Blount of 324
Wab:ash 2 ue. became the bride
of My .Josse Hill. 361 Highland
Avenue. on December 14,
Y sungJames Death
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- The World, after further investi
gation into the matter., wishes to
\upningiz(- to Mr:. and Mrs 35 1
l.l:nm-:{ for an article published
|M:1_v 17, 1931, regarding the sudden
and untimely death of William F.
lJ:mws. It has later been found that
voung James death was caused by
%;1 cerebral hemorrhage of the brain
|und occurred at 8:35 a. m., on May
16 1931
| James was not dying when his
| parents reached him as was stated
in the former article published by
imu World, by passed away fully
'six hours after they were first
called.
ACTIVITIES
THE JOLLY TWELVE
EM3ROIDERY CLUB
Was the guest of Mrs. Ada Wil
liam, 533 Rigdom Stret. After a re
gular routine of business the club
wias served a delicious repast. Oul
next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. Annie L. Williamson, 103
Electric Avenue, on Xmas eve
Mi: Mamie Johnson will spend the
Christmas holidays with her daugh
ter in Louisville, Ky. We hope she
will have a successful trip We
with cverybody a Happy Christ
mas and a Prosperous New Year
Virs Josie Tompson, president
Jrs Pauline Walton, reporte:
MARINERS TO ENTERTAIN
A masque ball will be given ut
the Sunset Casino on Christmas
nieht, December 25 from 9 p. m. to
1 & mn. by the smart Mariners All
fricnds are cordially invited. Mu
gic by J. Neal Montgomery. K
Wise, vice-president; R. Kendall
reporter.
THE RIVERSIDE AID CLUB
Will hold its regular meeting
with Miss Willie Moreland, 437
Ciartrell Street. S E., December 27,
al 4do'clock. On account of the
weather our last regular meeting
wis postponed. Election of officers
will take place at this meeting. We
trust every member will be pre
sent.
Mr. S. H NcBride, president
Mr. J. B. Johinson, 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
with a dance. The Star Ligh{ Sms
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
THE OAKLAND FILORAL CLUB
Met at the home of Mrs. Martha
White., 1300 Ponce de ILeon with
the president presiding. Final ar
rangements for the delivery of
Xmus 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 ROSE SOCIAL CLUB
Extends to their members and
friends best wishes for a Merry
Christmas and : Happy and Suc
cessful New Year. We will meet
Sunday, December 27th at 4 o'clock
We are having our installation at
21'; Bell Sireet Visitors are
cordially invifed to attend
Mrs. S. W. Credell, president”
Miss Sadie Gatwell. reporcter
CONNTANT WORKERS |
Held their regular meeting wita
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 l.ena Street
December the 27th all members
are ask to please bring their bags
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THE ATLANTA WORLD, ATLANTA, GA
as they will be given out Sunday
night and the Christmas tree on
Monday night a4t 531 Markham 5t
Mr Martin.
Willie Martin, president
Otis K. Lee, reporter
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
. Point. Geargia: The church i
still going on inspite of the hard
crosses we have to bear. Sunday
morning at 9:30 we had a wonder
ful Sunday School At 11:30 o m
Rev. (5. S Ellington delivered a
splendid sermon. At 3 p. m. Rev
E. M. Johnson preached a great
sermoh: B Y. B 1l at 630 and
730, Rey. P.J Dolson bhrought us
another great message. We listen
ed to a gooi message from Mrs
Dollie M. Stovall of Toccoa, Ga
She is visiting her daughter and
son.- Reyv. and Mr Dotson. We
wish you all a Merry Xmas and a
Happy New Yeur
Rev. P J Dotson. pastor
Richard J C Rice, reporter
THE Y. W. (. 5. ¢eLUB
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. Huttie 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 pres=nt.
Church News
‘hurch News
BEULAH BAPTIST
SUNDAY SCHOOL -
The Buiders’ Bible 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 in 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. 1st 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. Curtgight, re
}porter: Mr. Roosevelt Brown, as
sistant: Miss M. B. Paschal. teach
er; Deacon T. 1. Jester, assistant
The class donated $5 to Mr. and
Mrs. Hightower on their rent. We
also gave $2 as a present for the
bride and groom, Rev. S. M. Short
er and Miss Novie Belle Howard.
Bev. € Mitchell #rot A
Curtright Miss Hattie B. Wimbish,
Proacon W 3 Shannon Mp 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 will soon be strong again. The
hostess served a delicious mentu,
The Builders® Bible Class wishes
the entire Atlanta World stalf ot
officials and its readers A Merry
Christmas and a Happy New
Year _
Deacon Collie Broadnax, pres.
Mrs. Nettie E. Curtright, rep.
CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH
The 1927 Progressive Club met
at the home of Sister Pearl Turner
of 446 Luvejoy Street The chub
held its regular meeting, with the
president presiding. We werc plad
to welcome one new member. 5i
ter Lillie Mae Bush. We were sei
ved o delicious menu after the re
gular routine of business. The next
meeting will be at the home ol
Sister Lillie Wilson, 442 Techwood
Drive. All members are urged to
be present. Business of importance.
Sister Katie Williams, pres
Sister Idella Lamarn, rep
THE TURNER MONUMENTAL
A M E CHERCH
‘The whole congregation and comm
unity of East Atlanta is congratu
|]21UHL‘, themselves in joyously re
ceiving from the hands of the good
Bishop Fountain the Rev W. €.
Kelly as pastor of Turner Mon
umental A. M E Church. He comes
like Paul from the feet of Gam
aliel, well prepared graduate ot
Turner Theological Seminary with
a degree of B. D and Princelon
'Univcl'sury with a degree of B. D.
‘}{C preached two powerful sermons
l on last Sunday morning Subject
“Why 1 ought to go t6 church’
Evening—Subject: “The preat crisi;
of Jacobs Life.”
He is indeed very resourceful in
thought and very pointed Gripping
his audience at once with Biblical
| Facts and Spiritual Power. He ]
fa -gospel Preacher of marke:
tability which is attested by un cv-
Tiler increasing congregation
| THE MT. CALVARY 3
USHERS' BOARD
Met at the home of Miss i 'u-m‘-l
Johnson, 362 Wallace Street. De-!
votional service was led by the
chaplain, Sister Lucile Bell. The
president presided oyer the meet
ing. We were delighted to have
our pastor, also our assistant pas
tor, Rev. J. M. Gates and Rev
Shannon, respectively. as visitors
Brother Mitchell of Alexander
Tabernacle Baptist Church wa
dlso a visitor. Next meeting wit
be at the home of Mrs. Geors
Hodo. 624 Eighth Street. N. W«
December 25, Christrnas night
Visitors always welcome.
Miss A. M. Collins, president
Miss Lucille Bell, reporter
Rev. J. M. Gates, pastor
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Merry Xmas
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Happy NewYear
We wish to express our
appreciation to our many
patrons and friends dur
ing the past year. We will
')\c- at your service duriny
:he coming yezs with th
yvame courteous and effi
cient staff to serve yud.
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