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THE INFORMER, SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1038
CLUBS PARTIES PERSONALS
SOCIETY
CLUBS PARTIES PERSONALS
Among The Latest Houston Maidens Who Said"I Do
Lorenza Kelly
Studies At
Iowa State
Word comes from Lorenza E. Kel-
ly, head of the department of chem-
istry, at the Houston College for
Negroes, that he arrived at Iowa
State College, Ames, Iowa, safely.
Mr Ke)lly, has enrolled in the de-
partment of chemistry and started
his work toward the Ph. D. degree
in Food and Sanitary chemistry. So
far, only two Negroes have received
the Doctor’s degree from this col-
lege, in chemistry. Dr. Calloway,
now at Fisk university, and Dr.
Carver of Tuskegee. Mr. Kelly plans
to be the third.
Mr Kelly is a graduate of North-
western High school, Detroit, Mich-
igan; graduate of Detroit, Michigan
Institute of Technology, 1930, Ph.C.,
1931 B.S. and 1932 M. S. degrees.
In connection with his other duties
at Houston College for Negroes, Mr.
Kelly sponsored the Amateur The- -
‘ atrical club originated there.
Mrs. Williams
Is Seventy
BECOMES MRS. CLARENCE PORTER
A view of the wedding party snapped by the staff photographer when Miss Valen-
tine Griffin became the bride of Clarence Por ter.
GRIFFIN-PORTER NUPTIALS
The marriage of Miss Valentine Griffin, daughter of
Mrs. Beatrice Griffin, to Clarence J. Porter, was solemnized
Wednesday night, July 27 at the home of the bride’s mother,
1508 Dowling, Rev. S. A. Pleasants, Jr., of St. John Baptist
church read the service, B. H.
Grimes played the wedding music
and the accompaniment for Mrs.
Cerna Miller who sang “I Love
You Truly."
The bride was dressed in an ex-
quisite model of white chiffon and
carried a bouquet of white carna-
tions. She wore a lovely four string
pearl necklace. Her brother, Ray-
mond Griffin, gave her in marriage.
Miss Rosa Lee Moses who served as
the bride's only attendant, wore a
costume of aqua and rose mar-
quisette and carried a bouquet of
pink chrysanthemums. Herman
Goldberg Sr. was bestm an. Mrs.
Griffin was dressed in white crepe.
The large living room, where the
ceremony was performed was dec-
orated with large green pedestal
baskets filled with blue bonnets and
smaller baskets of mixed flowers.
For the reception, which followed
the service, the bride’s table was
laid with a handsome lace cloth and
centered with a four tiered cake
topped with a tiny bride and groom.
There was also a six-tiered cake
baked by the bride's mother.
Miss Adell Humphrey registered
the guests, while Miss Marilyn
Johnson poured the punch.
After a wedding trip to New Or-
leans and Los Angeles, Mr. and
Mrs. Porter will be at home, 1508
Dowling.
Among the guests present were:
Mesdames E. J. Johnson, Lucile
Maxey, L, A. Dickey, Susie Moses,
M. Goldberg, Barbara Edwards,
Vio Gray, Clarice Croom, M. Mashe,
Naomi Stevenson and daughter,
Bethel Mae Smith and son, and F.
M. Johnson, Misses Thelma Maxey,
Adell Humphrey, Thelma J. Corueh-
ers, M. M. Irving, Alice Williams,
May Delone, Geraldine. Routte, and
Marilyn Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
Earnest Teas, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
McLin, Master Hobert Raibon, Jr.,
and Dan Drust Jr.
MANY HAPPY RETURNS
Years Young
Gaity and thanksgiving filled the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Egland of,
entertained with a surprise party
in honor of Mrs. Egland's mother,
Mrs. Clara Williams, who was 70
years young last Sunday. The birth-
day cake was a snowy confection,
embossed with pink and green dec-
orations. Seventy lighted candles
signed seventy precious years spent
by this lovely mother in this life.
A delicious menu was served.
of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Acres Home, when they
Relatives present were: Mmes.
Eula Lee Williams and Loureana
Egland, daughters, Mr. and Mrs.
Laney Williams, son and daughter-
in-law; grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Man-
uel Taylor, Misses Nola, Leola, Clara
• and Elsie Egland, Early, Lindsey,
Leroy Egland, Isaac and Margue-
rite Fatheve, Bertha, Ethel, Arthur
Smith, Lee Perry Williams, Doro-
thy Jackson. Great - grandchildren,
Robert Houston Jr., Tugene Hous-
ton, Mr. and Mrs. Landry,brother
and sister-in-law.
Other guests were: Rev. and Mrs.
S. M. Curtis, Messrs. L. C. Camp-
bell, T. H. Clark, Isaac Ward, Benny
. Jewelry, Leon and Sam Blunt, Mrs.
Powell and mother.
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SPECIALS
Prices That WiH Fit Youi
Puree
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
SPECIALS
SCHULTZ FOOD
SHOP
(Formerly Joe Duszynski)
6902 N. MAIN
AMERICAN MAID
FLOUR
NO. 2
TOMATOES
2 POUNDS
CRUSTENE
S GIANT BARS
P & G SOAP
6 n23c
2 POUNDS
GREEN CABBAGE
5c
19c
17c
5c
MISS HENDERSON, LOVELY HEARNE BRIDE
Miss Theresa Henderson and
Roosevelt Johnson were married in
Hearne, at the home of the bride’s
parents, Sunday July 24. Miss Hen-
derson is a graduate of the Black-
shear high school in Hearne. Her
father, Henry Henderson, is a prom-
inent businessman there. Mrs. Roos-
evelt Johnson is also the sister of
Eugene Henderson, owner of the
Little Coach Confectionary, Hous-
PULLMAN PORTERS GIVE
PICNIC
The Pullman Porters' Annual
Picnic was held Tuesday, July 18,
at Springs, where more than 200
guests enjoyed themselves, swim-
ming, fishing, playing, baseball,
pitching horse shoes, running relay
races and indulging in other sports.
Plans were made for the outing
by a picnic committee comprised of
the following. Dave Lowe, chair-
man; James King, E. C. Scott Sr.,
W. D. Scott, J. M. Marshall and
Wheeler Moore, finance chairman.
The organization is 17 years old
and this year marked its 16th annual
picnic.
C. C. Porter is chairman of the
P. P. B. A. of A.
AWAY FOR TWO WEEKS
■ Mr. nd Mrs. Ben Creswell and
son Lonnie Todd Harris accompa-
nied by Miss Helen Frazier and
Uma Jean Creswell, sister and
cousin respectively, are enjoying a
two weeks’ vacation visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Eff. C. Bonds.
ton.
The groom, “Ted," as he is gener-
ally known, is a very popular Hous-
tonian having been employed by the
Parker Music company for many
years. After a Honeymoon trip
through South Texas and portions
of Mexico City, the couple will be
at home to friends in their cozy
apartment at 2310 Webster, Apt. 1.
VISITS IN HEMPSTEAD
Odie Davis Sr., spent a few days
in Hempstead visiting his brother,
Clarence Davis.
OLIVET PIANIST ON
VACATION
Alfred J. Patterson, pianist of the
Olivet Baptist church is now on his
vacation. He plans to visit Beau-
mont while away. Mr. Patterson
will be back in the city, Sunday
August 7. T. L. Hines is substitut-
ing for Mr. Patterson during his
vacation.
MRS. KAY CROWNED
QUEEN
The McDaniel choir convention
closed a series of contest programs,
Monday night July 25, at the As-
bury Methodist church. The pro-
grams were held Thursday, July 21.
Friday July 22, Sunday July 24, and
Monday July 25. $107.20 was raised
in the contest. Mrs. S. G. Kay,
charming principal of the Harris-
burg school, raised the highest a-
mount of money in the contest and
was crowned queen. The second
highest amount was raised by Mrs.
Blanche Curtiss.
MISS KING VISITS IN
SAN ANTONIO
Miss Nena King, recent graduate
of the Houston College for Negroes
left for a short vacation in San
Antonio, the house guest of Miss
Katherine Green.
BEACH PARTY
The Married Ladies Social Art
and Charity club and a large num-
ber of guests enjoyed a sun-rise
breakfast on West beach, Galveston,
Tuesday morning. More than a doz-
en cars met at The Informer Plant
at four o'clock for the Breakfast
Excursion.
After a dip, an appetizing break-
fast was served.
More than forty enjoyed the out-
ing. Mrs. W. Q. Hunter, the presi-
dent, saw to it that all were served
After a clearance there were four
cases of empty soft drink bottles
and all departed full and happy.
ATTENDING BEAUTY SCHOOL
Miss Helen Richardson, daughter
of Mrs. Susie Smith, of Bay City,
is attending the Franklin School of
Beauty Culture. She will return
home to her school work, in Sep-
tember.
GUEST SPEAKER FOR
WORKING GIRLS
The Working Girls Aid club met
at the Y. W. C. A. Tuesday, July
26 for their regular meeting. After
the routine business was attended
to, Miss Mildred Green, in charge
of the Program Committee rendered
the following program, opening
song, “If Jesus goes with me,”
prayer was led by Miss Georgia
Brown, song, “Leaning on the ever-
lasting arm,” reading by Miss Hen-
retta Johnson, solo, Miss Mildred
Green, introduction of the guest
speaker by Miss Alberta Newton.
The guest speaker, Miss Helen
McCauley, of Austin, spoke on
“How we should live together as
working girls, what we should do
and how we should act.”
Closing remarks were offered by
the president, Miss Gertrude
1 Vaughn.
HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON
Mrs. R. E. Johnson, 1218 Waco,
entertained with a luncheon Thurs-
day July 21, honoring Mmes. F. P.
Smith of Los Angeles, and Blanche
Ryan of Oakland, California. A
delectable menu was served. Others
enjoying the occasion were: Mmes.
Katie Griffin, Bessie Willis, Jesse
Jones, Z. Runnels, J. Estorge and
Evelyn Gilder.
MISSION SOCIETY MEETS
WITH MRS. HOPKINS
The Mission society of Sloan Me-
morial church met with Mrs. Lillie
Hopkins, 2742 Brooks, Wednesday
July 27. The president, Mrs. E. B.
Bebrum, presided over the meet-
ing. The lesson was taught by Moth-
er Armstrong. Refreshments were
served following the meeting. The
society gave Mrs. Hopkins a very
nice gift. Members present: Mmes.
Mary Coleman, Eliba Gray, Thelma
Roberts-Booth, and Viola Reed. Vis-
itors present: Mmes. Julia Williams
and Anna Young.
EARLY PROLIFIC
RICE 5
HEMPSTEAD
WATERMELONS
n 15c
9c
NEW RED 1E
POTATOES 10 Db I3€
6 SMALL CANS 90.
PET MILK AUC
Full Line of Fresh & Cured
MEATS
STAR MEAL
1b 10c
PPORK BONES ... 2 ib 15c
-NOTICE-
TO ALL
ODD FELLOWS
AND RUTHITES
There will be a joint
meeting Sunday evening
July 31, at 3:30, at Kemp
er Hall, Dowling and Mc-
Ilhenny, to make arrange-
1 ments for Odd Fellows
Convention, August 22.
Oulf National Grand Mas-
ter will be present with us
day. Don’t fail to
Honored At
"Going Home"
Affairs
Mrs. John Buchanan of Pasadena,
'California, who has been the house
guest of Mrs. Grant Cumming for
several weeks, was entertained
Thursday afternoon with a lunch-
eon at the home of Mrs. Howard
Ross, 3927 Douglas. Eight guests
were present. An informal arrange-
ment of pink and white flowers was
in evidence throughout the rooms.
Mrs. Ross was assisted in hostess
duties by her sister, Mrs. Sam
Greene.
BRIDE-ELEOT EXTENDED
MANY COURTESIES
Miss Jewel Woodard returned last
Tuesday from a pleasant visit with
friends, in Dallas, Ft. Worth and
Dennison, Texas. Many hospitalities
were extended the young bride-elect
while away. Among them were,
honoree at Bridge Luncheon, Lawn
Bridge, event given by Dunbar
Club, theatre parties, Barbecue, din-
ners, and invited guest at affairs
given for other guests.
The most prominent being, the
Morning coffee announcing the en-
gagement of Miss Blanche Johnson.
Miss Woodard received a letter from
the Passenger and Traffic manager
DINNER PARTY
COMPLIMENTS GUESTS
Mrs. Clara Sims entertained with
a Dinner party last Monday eve-
ning at her home, 714 Bayou, hon-
oring the following out-of-town
guests: Mrs, J. B. Washington of
San Diego, California, Mrs. Smith
of Los Angeles, California and Mrs.
Harris of Beaumont. Other guests
present were: Mmes. Sarah Sigur,
J. C. Kizer, Gladys Cornier, Katie
B. Griffin, Edwina Phenix, Eugenia
Fisher, John Clark and Jimmie
Sims. Games furnished a delightful
diversion for the evening.
The refreshment board was a
lovely picture with its attractive
cover holding white containers and
gleaming silver service. Regal Calla
lilies and roses of varied hue added
the final note to the gay decora-
tion.
MRS. NUNN RETURNS
FROM TRIP
Mrs. C. L. Nuhn, 3509 Palmer,
spent a delightful week in San An-
tonio as the house guest of Mrs.
H. Robinson. While in the city, Mrs.
Nunn visited the Brackenridge
Park, the Alamo and attended the
Baptist convention which was held
at Rev. Byrd’s church on West Pop-
lar. She reports a very pleasant
trip.
SURPRISE SHOWER
HONORS BRIDE-ELECT
The Junior Mission Society of the
Shiloh Baptist church gave a Mis-
cellaneous Surprise shower in hon-
or of Miss Luella Brown, bride-
elect of August at the residence of
Mrs. W. H. Simon, 3219 Nance. The
house was lovely with summer flow-
ers. Congratulatory remarks were
made by Miss Brown’s co-workers.
They were Mmes. Turner, Anderson
and Simon. Mmes. Barclay and
Chatham presided over the punch
bowl. Mrs. Scranton registered the
guests. Mrs. Eudora Richard served.
RETURN FROM FUNERAL
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Davis of 1410
Bringhurst have returned from
Jeanerette, Louisiana where they
attended the funeral of Mr. Davis’
oldest brother, Grant Hill Davis.
The deceased is survived by a wife,
eight cchildren, 27 grandchildren,
13 great-grandchildren and five
brothers.
HOSTESS TO “MARRIED
LADIES”
The Married Ladies Social Art
and Charity club was entertained
by Mrs. Challie H. Ferguson, Mon-
day July 18. The members assem-
bled on the back lawn which had
been converted into a "Believe It
or Not Garden.” In this queer gar-
den, melons and cushaws grew on
the same vine. Another odd feature
was a vegetable tree producing
peppers, tomatoes, okra and carrots.
The uniqueness of the garden was
a source of entertainment.
There were 22 members present
and a Sun-rise breakfast on Gal-
veston Beach was planned for a
mid-summer social affair.
The hostess served a very re-
freshing summer menu of icy punch,
sandwiches and cakes. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Mary
C. Johnson, 1204 Victor street.
REPORT SUCCESSFUL
ASSOCIATION
Mrs. W. B. Coleman of the Fourth
Missionary Baptist church and Mrs.
Irene Robinson of Jordan Grove
Baptist church have just returned
from the Independent District as-
sociation which convened in Whar-
ton last week. They report a suc-
cessful session.
Mrs. M. E. Gilwer of 3036 Dennis,
and Mrs. Irene Johnson of 1218
Waco, left Monday night for a short
vacation in San Antonio.
of the Streamliner of the Southern Many guests were present to ex-
Pacific Railroads, thanking her for tend to the bride-to-be wish-
her patronage of that line. es/’locitelayeyn
Miss Mattie C. Young spent the
past weekend with her mother,
Mrs. Pinky Bailey in Clay, Texas.
VISIT TEXAS POINTS
Lee Ward spent the weekend vis-
iting his wife, Mrs. E. P. Ward in
Weimar, Texas
Mr, and Mrs. Willie Terry and
children visited in Sealy during the
week.
Mrs. Ella McCauley is visiting
her father, Prof. A. S. Terrell, in
Anderson, Texas,
Otis Hill returned home after
spending a two weeks vacation in
Sealy.
Mrs. Nettie Thomas was the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Tohmas of
Richmond, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Taylor were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Countee
of Eagle Lake, last week, while on
their vacation.
FORMER HOUSTONIANS
IN CITY
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Simpson of
Frenso, California, and former
Houstonians, are in the city visit-
ing relatives and friends. From here
they will go to Spring, where they
will visit .Ms. Simpson’s, relatives.
MRS. MATTIE KING
IS HONORED
Mrs. Mattie King of 2310 Gray
was honored with a party on West
Beach by Mrs. Lessie Mitchell and
Frankie Wilson, Wednesday night,
July 27. The guest list included:
Johnnie Williams of Oakland, Cal-
ifornia, Miss Bernice Brown, Mr.
and Mrs. S. A. Moore, Miss Rosa
Gibson, Leon Nelson, Mr. and Mrs.
Joe White and Little Miss White.
The honoree is leaving for North
Teaxs and other interesting points
to visit friends and relatives.
PICNIC ON WEST BEACH
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Watson spent
an enjoyable day Sunday picnick-
ing on the West beach at Galveston.
Other guests present were: Mmes.
John Leonard, Beatrice Bell and
Robert Rivers. .
MISS WEST IS LEAVING
FOR LA.
Miss Dorothy Mae West, sister of
Mrs. Pearl Kelly, is leaving for
Lake Charles, Louisiana Saturday
evening to visit with Mrs. Wini-
fred Knight.
TOM FARRELL
OPENS USED
CAR LOT
Tom Farrell, well known business
man of this city, announced today
the opening of a Used Car Lot to
be operated in connection with his
Service Station, located at 2601
Dowling street. Mr. Farrell, was
away from the business' location
for some time, but is back now to
assume the management of the Gulf
service station and used car lot.
He invites the patronage of the
pleased to serve you at any time,
the public in general, and will be
pleased to serve you at any time.
Alaskan Fur Co.
Employees Get
Surprise Party
Saturday, July 23, Charlie Thom-
as, Sylvester Cook, Norman Red-
wood. Elizabeth Williams, Thelma
Arceneaux and Savannah Arceneaux
employees of the Alaskan Fur Co.,
were given a lump sum of money
by the management of the company
and urged to go out and have a
nice time Saturday night.
They formed a party about 11
o'clock that lasted until the wee
hours of the morning, during which
time the employees and their guests
visited the better "Night Spots” of
the city. The party reached its
climax when all went to Thomas'
BOOKER WASHINGTON
ALUMNI CLUB
The Booker T. Washington alumni
club met Sunday afternoon, July 24,
at the school. A committee, with
Charles Cain as chairman, was se-
lected to complete plans for the
dance to be given in August, and
to contact Washington graduates
who did not attend the meeting.
The next meeting will be held at
Sunday August 7 at the school.
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The III.....
Clinton Haywood, Jr., of 3408
Baer is confined to the Termann
Hospital, following an operation.
Mr. Haywood is very ill at this
writing.
F. C. Curtis, who has been con-
fined to the Jefferson Davis Hos-
pital for more than a month, where
he underwent, two serious opera-
tions, is at home, 1918 Elgin and is
improving nicely.
Miss Helen McWright business
manager of the Ladies of Valhalla
social club is among the ill this
week. Friends wish for her a speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Gertrude Caraway, 1610 Ste-
vens, left for Beaumont, where she
is in attendance at the bedside of
her mother, Mrs. Ada Ford, who
is ill.
Mrs. Bertha Jones, wife of K. O.
Jones, Linotype operator at the n-
former Publishing company, is con-
fined to bed at their home, 1812
Live Oak. Friends wish for her a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. W. C. Clark, 1213 Balley, is
still confined to her home, ill.
′ Friends are glad to know that
Mrs. Flora Price, who has been ill
for the past month is improving
steadily.
Miss Lucille Small, member of the
Neapolitan Night social club, con-
tinues to improve at her home, 1116
Chambers.
Mrs. Virginia Stafford, cashier at
the Informer Publishing company,
is rapidly recovering at her home,
3527 Francis.
Mrs. Lillie' Belle Goodwin is
steadily improving at her home from
a recent operation.
Mrs. Vera Lee Joseph, 3200 Hol-
man, continues to improve. Her
friends are delighted.
Mrs. Alma Clay is steadily im-
proving from recent operation per-
formed at the Hermann Hospital.
Mrs. R. Maceo Grant who under-
went an operation at Houston Ne-
gro hospital, is convalescing at her
home, 2615 Rosalie to the delight of
her many friends.
THIBODEAUX RITES
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha
Thibodeaux were held Monday July
25 from Miles Chapel church. Rev.
U. Z. McKinnon conducted the ser-
vices. Mrs. Thiobdeaux died Friday
July 22, at the Jefferson Davis hos-
pital. Johnson Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements. Burial
was in Paradise cemetery.
BEAUTY OPERATORS RETURN
Mmes. Agnes Murphy, Bertha
Roberts, Ruth Anderson and Mil-
dred Green, operators of the Mod-
ernistic Beauty shop, motored to
Beaumont, Monday.
Following a pleasant trip the la-
dies are back home very much re-
freshed and ready to work with
renewed vigor.
ATTEND FUNERAL OF NIECE
Clayde Rayo, Crowley, Louisiana,
attended the funeral of his niece,
Mrs. Pinkston Bell, here Monday
morning. He returned to his home
Monday night
THE SCALLIONS VISIT
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Scallion of
modern apartment, to drink a fare-
well toast to friends leaving for Gal-
vston at early dawn.
Such presentation was an expres-
sion of appreciation by the comp-
any to their employees for the
splendid service they rendered the
company during their recent fur
storage campaign, during which
time Sylvester Cook, Norman Red-
wood and Charlie Thomas were to visit Mrs. Scallion’s mother. The
granted the privilege to solicit furs couple also visited relatives and,
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Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Roberts who were united in Holy
matrimony last Thursday evening at Wesley Chapel A. M.
E. church. Mrs. Roberts is the former Miss Robbie Adams.
MISS ADAMS BECOMES BRIDE
The marriage of Miss Bobbie Adams, niece of Mr. and
Mrs. Marcellus Smith, to Clifton Roberts was solemnized
last Thursday evening at Wesley Chapel A. M. E. church,
with Rev. T. J. Clement performing the ceremony. Large
wedding baskets, holding Calla, lil- "
ies, fern and other greenery showed
in sharp relief the smaller baskets,
containing Asters, Lemon Marigolds
and Snowdrift daisies. Pew stand-
ards, within ribbons held Marigolds
within ribbons held Marigolds and
White Static.
The bridal solo “Because” was
rendered by Mrs. Myrtle Middleton.
She was accompanied by Miss Fay
Burts at the piano.
The bride, given in marriage by
her uncle, wore a white, satin gown
trimmed with dainty lace and •
finger tip veil. Her bouquet was
made of Feverfew and White car-
nations with ribbon showers.
Mrs. Martha Hogan, who served
arm corsages of Lemon Marigolds.
Talisman roses and Shaster daises
formed the head dress for the maids
and flower girls, littles Misses Helen
Hill and Jesse Mae Jones. Cecil
Eldridge was ringbearer. Leo Mitch-
erson served as best man for the
groom, and W. D. Davis, Plez Smith,
Thomas Fosterm, Lavalle, Jossic and
Arthur Patterson served as grooms-
men.
Mrs. Marcellus, aunt of the bride,
wore a lovely. Peach Marquisette.
The groom's mother wore a printed
crepe. . nr 10*
A reception followed at the Pil-
grim Temple. The Bridal table laid
with a dainty lace cover held a
double wedding cake, on one end,
and a basket of flowers at the
as Matron-of-Honor carried an arm
bouquet of Orange Marigolds, and- --- „ ___________
the maids. Misses Mildred Carper, other. Many guests came to wish
Vera MiUs, Hattie Washington, Dor-
is Hogan, Gertrude Crockett wore
the couple prosperity in their
wedded life.
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VISITING HERE AND
THERE
Mrs. S. J. MiUer, 1653 Whitty S3
spending her vacatidh in Chicago,
Ill., where she will visit relatives
and friends.-
Mrs. Mary A. Glasper, of Crock-
ett is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
L. E. Garrett of this city.
Prof. Glover Hutchins stopped in
Houston, last week enroute to
school for the last semester.
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Howard’s
niece left Saturday, July 23 for a
one week visit to Dallas and points
in La., visiting relatives and friends
Mr. and Mrs. Howard reside at 3206
Gillispie.
TWENTY YEARS OLD
TUESDAY
Miss Doris Lastrop celebrated her
twentieth birthday last Tuesday
evening with a birthday party. A
very pleasant evening was spent
by friends who came to wish her
“many more birthdays." The guest
list included: Misses A. Nunn and
Ruth Edwards, Messrs. Jessie Mc-
Gill, Joseph Haynes and Leonard
Henly.
WEST UNIVERSITY SOCIAL ..•’,
CLUB....'.....................
The West University social club
held its regular meeting Thursday
night July 21 at the home of the
president, Mrs. Mattye James. The
meeting opened with the reciting, of
quotations. Plans were completed
for the “Apron and Tie" party to
be given Saturday July 30 at 2210
Davis. Mrs. Rebell Slaytoh joined
the club. After meeting an enjoy
able game of cards were played.
The hostess served a delicious menu.
The next meeting will be held
at the home of Miss Corine Spikes,
2022 Whitty. Visitors are welcome
to attend our meetings.
DENVER GUEST
' Mrs. L. M. James, wife of Rev. L.
M. James of Yoakum, who is in the
city attending the Houston College
for Negroes, was the dinner guest
of Mrs. Ernest Gonzales last Sun-
day.
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MISS LASTRAP WEEKENDS
IN ROSENBERG
Miss Doris Lastrap spent last
weekend in.Rosenberg where she
visited with her grandmoher, Mrs.
Evans and her great-grandmother,
Mrs. Stafford.
HONORED AT L,UNCHEON
Mrs. Ruby Stenson, charming
young matron of Chicago, Illinois
was honoree at a “Going Home"
party last Tuesday night, given by
her sister, Mrs. Jerome Reed, at
her lovely home, 210 East 30th
street. The refreshment board held
a variety of Summer flowers and
refreshing drinks. A delicious menu
was served. Many appropriate gifts
were received by the guest. Other
guests present: Mr. and Mrs. Bur-
nett King, Mr. and Mrs. Duley,
Misses R. Pointer, Ora Nelson, Doris
Lastrap, Mrs. Odessa, Messrs. Jes-
sie Risher, H. Harris, Motte, J. Mc-
Humble School
To Present
Miss Stewart
GiU and Mac Folkes.
Mrs. Burnett King was hostess at
a “Going Home” luncheon, honor-
ing Mrs. Ruby Stenson, Wednesday
July 27. The table was covered with
an Irish lace cloth, centered with a
low bowl of Crimson roses.
Mmes. Reed, King and Odessa
were the other guests present to
enjoy the hospitality.
Mrs. Stenson left Wednesday
night, July 27 for her, home in Chi-
cago, Illinois.
The Mumble Evening school of
which Prof. Roy Leeland Hopkins
is principal, continues its lecture
series with the presentation of Miss
Mary Stewart, (white) secretary of
Social Hygiene department of Hous- .. - 2 .
ton, as speaker. Her subject will after a delightful visit with Mr.
be, “The Treatment and Cure of Busseys sister and brother-in-law.
Social Diseases." The lecture, fourth Mr. and Mrs. J P. Mates who re-
of the series, will be given at the side at 3208 Gillispie.Noss
St. Luke Baptist church in the
Humble community. The Humble
Evening school choir will furnish
music for the occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Clay Bussey
of Amarillo left Friday July 22,
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Mates who re-
Garfield Como, of Beaumont, who
attended Prairie View summer
ATTENDING CITY SOLLEGE
Mrs. Cora Crawford, teacher in
the Fort Worth high school is in
school during the first semester is
in the city for an indefinite visit
with Otis Windfield, 406 Sydnor.
Mr. Como will go from here to his
the city attending the summer ses-
sion of the Houston College for Ne-
groes. While in the city she is the
_ ___. house guest of Mrs. Irene Edwards-
trends at Nacogdoches and Tyler. Godfrey. ange
this city motored to Jacksonville.
home in Beaumont . ,
MRS RUBY GUMS ,
IS HOME AGAIN ,
: Mrs. Ruby Gumsa has BeLurned
servanta her eon **-*""
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The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 62, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 30, 1938, newspaper, July 30, 1938; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1644548/m1/4/: accessed May 14, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.