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PAGE TWEIJTyrTVVp. CALENDAR OF EVENTS IN HE iQUEEt Clf Associated CbarfUM Shoemaker District An Institute On Marriage Tha Spiritual Significance of Marriage by llev Baker Pearieia the first of a aeries of lectures to be given in "Institute On Marriage." which is being sponsored bv the District Committee rnaiiitatlnn Sirvlce. Du to the natural interest In tha Question of marriage and recog nition of the need for young people to have the correct Information, the committee, which hasnut regularly with the staff ot the Shoemaker District of the Associated. Charities Family Consulta Uon Sorvlce since December, 1M4, Is sponsoring thts institute, begin a AAA Sr artt alswlr nmg Marcn Writ End Branch Y.W. C.A.

There will be a series of seven weekly lectures toucning ou the spiritual, legaX biological, psycho analytical, social and economic nt marrlase. The committee is particularly In terested in the group oi young shout to be or Just recently marled, especially the group be tween 18 and years oi age. DOUGLASS CENTER The Big Apple airls Club held Its social meeting last Wednesday with twenty four members present. An amateur program was featured. The first prlie.went to Maryland Bannon; second to Margar.t Ferguson.

The bingo prizes were vo: by Arthur Mae Parks and Berry Jane Hall, dames were oirccnu hv tha committee." The Kroger A.C. lost a hoart br.aklng game to Kroger mmoas, Friday evening, at uougiass ujn Tha scars waa 30 to it. The Campflre Girls entertain! 'their mothers with a Valentine nartv Tuesday. February 15, Baa keta were made by tha girls rnd filled with candy for their era, This group of girls gave a pew service at Bethel Church Sunday, February 20, at 4 p.m. The guest speaker was Miss Ida Rhod.s.

The collection will be used for their charter. The Douglass Center gave a pro gram for Walnut Hills Recreation Council last Tuesday. Mrs. Estello Davis, vice president of the coun cil, gave a splendid ta.K on uoro munlty Actlvitka." A three act play, "The Frog Falrle," was given by tha Junior Recreation Dramatic group, and directed by Miss Roberta Henderson. Approximate ly 100 were present.

a WEST END CENTER On Monday evening, February 21, a largj group of women assembled' at West End Center to organise a Neighborhood Council. Initial plans for organization wire over until the next Friday when the group will meet for "Fun Night" at the Center. The guest speaker for the evening was Ern est Atwell, organizer, of tha Na tional Recreation Association. a GIRLS' ACTIVITIES The. mid Juniors and Junior girls of West End Cent.r are interest ed in the culinary classes on Wednesdays of each week.

The girls in the class were! Christine Tram ble, Inez Carter, Lula Gcrmay, Louise Underwood, Maxena Reese and Ruth Bias. BOY SCOUTS Under the leadership of Scout master W. W. Collins, Troop 315 has six scout officers and seventy three scouts registered for theye The troop has nine full patrols, a radio club, merit badge club, a bi cycle and trafflo patrol, a first aid squad and a 64 plece drum and bugle corps. The Doran Memorial Patrol, under the leadership Bob McCullough, won tho patrol contest for the year with 19,911 points, and Rudolph Tate won the Individual contest with 3.669 points.

Harold Williams, Verdcll Cantielt, Ted Lewis and Charlie Mitchell were tho new boys who joined thj troop last Friday evening. Thom ts Montgomery was a visitor. CJ.UBS I M. I. CLTJB The Ladlua Mutual Improvement Club, the oMest federated club thj city, is still carrying on in a big "way in the improvement of its program for the betterment and welfare of others.

A delightful meeting of the L. M. I. Club waa held at the home of Mrs. Eliza beth Greer, 3230 Rammelib.rg street.

Thursday afternoon, Feb ruary 34, with a large attendance of enthusiastic members. Under the One leadership of thj presl dent, Mrs. Esterlone Jackion, the club is to be commended for the splendid program it has outlined for the year. Raising their quo' a for the pi edge to the City Federation was the foremost consideration In their buslnrs transactions. A large part of the assessment they havo paid.

Mrs. Mayme Stark, a member ot the club, who recently return. from an extensive Eastern and Southwestern trip, gave a glowing deaetiptlon of the places she visit ed, and spoke about the interesting people she met In her travels. Mrs. Greer, the charming hostess, served an elegantly appointed supp.

in keeping with the sentiment of George Washington's birthday. CLUB Mrs. Jessie Fields was hostess to the Carnation Embroidery Club. Thursday evening, February 24, at the home of her daughter, 1110 Myrtle avenne. This being a social meeting, an interesting program was presented with a literary eirphaais.

Hatch. ts were presented as favors in keeping with he bl.tliday ceiebration of George Washington. Mrs, Lena Spauldi.ig, cf Madrria Ohio, was guest. Mrs. Sarah Smith is president of the club.

CI TV FEDERATION Last Sunday afternoon at four o'clock, the Cltj Federation of Colored Women a Clubs presented Mrs. Touirale Harris, pianist, tn a at MtV Zion Church. Harris it rclved an ovation from a lajge of appreciative club women and their friends. Hermanner of interpretation and pleasing touch in her renditions, selected from famed composer was so awe inspiring. the.

Shoemaker District. J'am 1 the listeners left with a feeling that the program was "too soon" over. Mrs. Beulah Samuels was chairman of the program committed. NINTH STREET Y.M.OA.

The chairman of the T. M. A. Sunday Afternoon Forum, sponsored by the Boosters Club, with Samuel H. Bulluck, president, announces the forum speakers for March and April: Sunday, March 6, "What Is Happening to Our American Republic, Atty.

William E. Hess; Sunday, March 15, China Today." Dr. Lclghton T. T. Tang, Peiplng.

China: Sunday, March 20, "Rebuild ing the American Family," Judge Charles Hoffman: Sunday, March 27, thj members and friends of the Forum are Invited to hear Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethuna at Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, at 4 subject. "A Challenge to Sunday, April' 3. "Soma Implications of Vocational Education," President F.

Whltta ker, South Carolina State College and president of the Association of Land Grant College Presidents; Sunday, April 10, Rosenwald Me morial, by the Century Club; Sua day. April 17, J. Harvey Kerns, Division of Negro Welfare Council of Social Ag.nclcs. speaker; Sun day. April 4.

Dr. Rayford W. Lo gin, Atlanta University, Atlanta, WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF THE COMMUNITY CHEST A large group of Crusaders of the Women's League of the Com munity Chest made scheduled visits last Wednesday afternoon at 2 and 8:15 to the Home for Incurables, on Pogue avenue, and to the Home for Aged Colored Women, Lincoln avenue. After talks to this group, concerning the work of these chest agencies, by attendants, the Crusadrrs were taken on trips through the Institutions. The West End District was represented by Mrs.

Inez Ren fro, Mrs. Anna Turnell, Mrs. Frank Arnold, Mrs. Lena Buckner and Mrs. Clara Hopkins.

The North Walnut Hills District representa tive Included Mrs. Dora Smith, Mrs. Carrie Underwood, Miss Irene Kirke, Mrs. Verble Ren fro, Mrs. Ellta Taylor and Mrs.

Elizabeth Elliott. CHURCH UNION BAPTIST Ono of the prettiest teas of mid winter season was sponsored by the Centennial Club of Union Bap tist Church, at the home of Mrs Florence Miles, in Beresford ave nue, last Sunday afternoon, from 4 to 7 o'clock. This outstanding affair was given for the benefit of the church. Spring flowers In profusion formed thj centerpiece ifor tho lovely appointed tea table set up by Mrs. Elise Mayo, Vrhoac ex qulsl.t table linen silver and china ware, made a picturesque scene The delightful tea service was the culinary art of the club members.

Miss Greer is the club's efficient president. BROWN CHAPEL A.M.K. There are many entertainments being sponsored for the Woman's Day rally at Brown Chapel A. M. E.

Church, and one mora will be "Living Models" of women In Bi ble history, to be presented at the church Sunday afternoon, March 13, at 4 p.m. Mrs. Cora Stonom is rally group Captain. This presentation, with impressive music, promises to give to those who at tend a pleasing two hours' enter tainment. The personnel for the charact.r poses Include splendid young women of the church.

The Rev. C. Baker Pearle will give the message on, "Women In Bible His Mrs. Mattle Jackson and Reseda Payne will be interpreters. Characters: "Sarah," Eliz abeth Whittaker; bekah." Dorothy Pearle; "The Women and Moses," Mamie Williams.

Louise Underwood, Mary Fields, Ruth Ta turn; "Deborah." Dorothy Gross Banks; "Ruth, Naomi and Orpha," Anna M. Hill, Emma Stokes and Helen MePury: "Mary and Mar tha," Sallle Hosmer and Earlj Dixon; "Mary Magdalene," Catherine Nichols; "Mary, the Mother of Jesus," Odessa Riley; "Understudy." Cordelia Mills. Music by Brown Chapel Choir, under direction of Gladys Tatum. Soloists, Alia Bell Poynter, Lrota Towns nd, Gladys Tatum, Edith Glenn, pianist. ALLEN TEMPLE A.M.E.

The church school Is going to present Mary Mcleod Bethune. The coming of Dr. Bethune to Cin cinnati on Sunday, March 27, as guest speaker on the occasion of the Second Annual Wom.n's As sembly of the Allen Temple Church School is being looked forward to as the most outstanding event of many years. This was the an nouncement made by Jesse M. Chllds, associate executive secretary of the T.M.C.A., and gen eral superintendent of the church school.

The story of the life and works of Mrs. Bethune is one of the most Interesting in American biography, says Mr. Chiles. The not.d educator will speak from the subject. "Challenge to Womanhood." The church school board estimates that more than tw6 thou sand people from southern Ohio will hear Mrs.

Bethune; some four hundred NTA students from the Cincinnati district wll be among the audience of citizens who will on the 27th, express their very great appreciation to the Second Lady of the Land, when she comes to the Queen City. Mrs. Madeline u. itooinson is chairman of the The Rev. A.

C. Sump ter is minister of the church. There are plenty of white peoole who would appreciate our aide of tha story IT they knew It! Paaa your Courier along to such friend. BETROTHED 9 I i Mr. and.

Mrs. William Roy Brown, Columbus; 0 have an nounced the engagement of their, daughter, Mary Jane, to George Seldon Freeman of Cl.veland. Miss Brown is a teacher In the Columbus public schools. Mr. Freeman is in the postal service and a student at the Case School of Applied Science.

rs. Bethune To Speak In Cincy CINCINNATI, March 3 The com Ing of Dr. 'Mary McLeod Bethune to Cincinnati, Sunday, March 27, as the guest speaker on the occa alon ot the second annual Woman's Assembly, of the Allen Tem ple Church School, Is being looked forward to as the most out standing event of many years, was the announcement made by Jdtse M. Chiles, general superintendent of the church school. The story of the life and works.

of Mrs. Bethune is one of the most interest ing in American biography, says Mr. Chiles. The noted educator will speak from the subject: "A Chal lenge to Womanhood." The Church School Board estimates that more than 2,000 people from Southern Ohio, will hear Mrs. Bethune, some 400 NTA students from the On cinnatl' district will! be" among great audience of citizens who will on the 27th, express their very great apprtclttlon to the second lady of the land when ahe comes to the Queen City.

Mrs. Madeline G. Robinson Is chairman of the committee, the Rev. A. C.

Sump ter is the Blaefield, W. Va. By Willie Burton Mrs. Theodore Mahaffey has re turned from an. extended visit in Columbus, Ohio.

While there, she stopp.d with her brother and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Johnson. She also brought back a new comer, Phyllis Carol DIanne "Dickie" also accompanied her.

The graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority presented sev eral books to th Mbrary during the pant week. Among the volumes donated deluded the works of Alexandre Dumas. Miss Alberta Calvin, the librarian, has prepared a. special place In the library for thjs collection! Mrs. L.

L. Mack, pr.sldent of the local chapter. made the presentation. Club Seventeen was entertained at one of its regular meetings at the home of Mrs. Virginia Wat kins, or cuzrora street.

Thj members present were: Mrs. Daisy Tonsler, Mrs. Alice Watkins, J. C. Tonslcr, Dr.

W. M. Wright, Wilson. Philip Jefferson. J.

B. Wright. Paul Woods. Misses Chris tine wade. Mollie Price and Erma Mitchell.

The gu sts were. Misses Ewaugh White, Drexel Thompson. Altha Alen. Anna Shade, Maudclla Jefferson, Mesdames Bernice Martin, Gwendolyn Higginbothara, Hel ane Wilson and Jessie L.wis. The first prize for ladies was won by Miss Erma Mitchell, second prize; Miss Mollie Price.

First prize for men, Dr. W. M. Wright; second prize, J. C.

Tonsler. Miss Drexel Thompson won the guest priz. A very seasonable luncheon was served. During the past week, the parents and teachers met In the nursery of Jones Street school. Mrs.

Catrena Young opened the meeting and stated the purpose of par ents and teachers meeting together to discuss problems of the pre school child. Miss Helen Boyd spoke on, "Why Nursery SchoolT" During the month of February, two nursery school children, little Miss Shirley Harris, and little Miss "Boots" Person celebrated their fourth birthday with a party. This joint birthday party, given by the par.nts of the children, proved very delightful to all the nursery school children and other Invited guests. The children responded to their invitation by bringing lovely gifts to the quests of honor. The party was given at tne nurs.ry so that all the children might be present.

Alliance, 0. Mrs. Martha Christian, of Sio. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs.

Alexander and Miss Vjrgle Roach, on North Liberty avenue. Al.xander Roach is confined to his home during Illness. The Harmonizing Four have had great success tn their out of town programs. They will broadcast' Friday over Radio Station WADC. Akron, at 9:30 a.m.

This quartet should be contacted through O. Rhonie. 956 E. Pike this city. The Prints Klub, of Salem, spent a delightful Saturday, at the home of John Alexander, at a round table conference.

The conference was in honor of James Slayden and John Alexan d.r. The club will meet Tuesday at the club rooms In the Rainbow Grille. Earl Colbert was the guest speaker at the People's Baptist Church in Canton. He was pre seated by Mrs. J.

B. Walker. The Pit.tshu rg Ji on i SATURDAY, MARCH TO TDD OS MARIETTA. O.Mar. 3 The Civic Thetro Guild of the Spring St.

T. M. A. under the direction of Lovell B. Tipton scored a new high in Negro drama with an excellent interpretation of "Death Takes A Holiday." at the New Hippodrone Theatre.

Marietta's largest show place on last Wednesday. This was the first time a Negre group has ever played in this theatre, and the performance marks the opening of the Sesqul Centen nisi celebration of the founding of Marietta, city replete with significant historical events, and, havt effected the Negro in America. The Audience And The Play The audience cheered, smiled and cried, as the marvelous emotional changes of this modern mastes piece were unveiled in an artlsti. and dramatic performance as magnificent as the story It told. The Cast Bowling Mansfield, who played the role of "Death" unloaded his bag of artistic tricks that only experience and study produce, but the excellence of Mansfield was no singular characteristic of the performance, for each member of tho cast and the atage departments were there with all sounds, lighting effects arid qucs, without a visl Affairs of the heart Interest old and young alike, so it Is small wonder that we are rather excited over the Increasingly frequent vis its of Culbreth Cook of Cleveland to our city.

And, needless to say. each time we see him he is ac companied by the charming Miss Marjorle Hatfield And Miss Ruth Smith's trip here to the Mar Ian Anderson recital has brought about a series of unpredicted events Miss Smith, who is a popular Day ton teacher, caused a flurry, of ex citement during her recent visit and letters began to fly back and forward and so we weren't sur prised when we heard that she was Dr. Hubbard's guest at the Dental Association banquet last Saturday night at the Manse. All the town's talking about our beloved young genius, Darwin Turner. Zelma Robinson and Rosalind Allen carried him out to their Ex perimental Psychology class, where hj was tested under adverse conditions for several hours and asked many questions that would have stunned a high school student, and Darwin Is Just six.

When the smoke drifted away, It waa found that Darwin's I. Q. was 170 and that he had a mental age of 14. Throughout all of the praise that is constantly heaped on Darwin's pretty head, he remains an unaffected, likeable youngster, who told' the writer naively the other day that If he be a doctor or a druggist when he grew up he would like to be a policeman. Here's an Interesting piece of news: and Mrs.

George Parker are announcing the man Inge of their daughter, Odessa, to Murray C. Gray on Thursday, November 25. It's here at last the picture we have been anxiously awaiting: our own Louise Beavers in the all colored film, "Life Goes On," beginning Sunday and listing for a week at the Roosevelt. It's moving day for the Paul Cof fels of Chapel street, who will occupy an apartment in the home of Mrs. Coffey's aunt, Mrs.

Alma Bryant of Victory Parkway. And Mrs. Frankle Givens is making her home now with Mrs. Grace Buckner of Chapel street. Let's look over our travelers: Mrs.

Jessie Harris, vocational counselor at Stowe Junior High, attended the N.E.A. in Atlantic City last week Miss Sherma Hough danced her way into the hearts of the Detroit Jabberwock audience last Friday Other Cincinnatians who attended were Misses Agnes Elliott, Dorohy Early, Ruth Alston and Mrs. Helen Hall Mrs. Allen D.DOTIEM With People Of Affairs In CINCINNATI By ELIZABETH N. ELLIOTT PULLMAN PORTERS The Pullman Porters are have rendered the finest kind public under all sorts of conditions; yet as a lot, never seem to become jfrouchy under the most adverse circumstances.

mo accustomed does the traveler become to thei kindly s.rvlccs they render, they seldom. If ever, give a thought to the. difficulties under which, at times, this service is render. d. This Is the largest group of colored employees in any one organization in the United States.

They travel from coast to coaat, giving the same dignified service to all alike. They s.em to realize that the pleasure of travel is dependent upon them, and they cheer fully to do anything and everything to make the traveler comfortable. They see that the traveler is prop erly seated, make up nis Dea, wnen ready to retire; watch ov.r him to see that he Is not molested while sleeping, and render count leas other services oC which for the most part, he Is unaware. The small amount be receives in tips and wages does not compensate him for the splendid service given. The porters of this district have be.n a great force in helping to make the lot of the porter easier, through their beneficial and social organization.

The Pullman Por ters Benefit Association. Local No. 2. was organized by C. E.

A. Hunt, xuarca oi wnicn no was the first chairman. This organi sation gives the members sick and death benefits. The monthly meet ings also bring about a fine fellow GUILD ble error as iar as this poor critic could ascertain. Hazel Watklns, the leading lady was aa mysterious and as sweet a chafacter aa Casello could have wished to imagine.

Ben Lacy, the Baron was truly a real living character, Lovell Tipton, the Duke, who usually shared the stage with "Death" showed versatility In emotional Interpretation and change; Geneva Bryant vividly outstanding for a real motherly character: Vivian Dacons, and Imogene Free land are marked for their grace, beauty and charm; Fanny Huckle by for her charming motherly air; James Roberts, Paul Smith and Robert Taylor for their handsome and dignified stage appearances with Ted Hamilton and Mary Johnson as maid and butler. Kathleen Hlx waa mistress of wardrobe, Margaret Ellis and Inez Curtis assisted the director. Francis "Fats" Waller, the stage manager and property manager, Mike Washings ton are to be congratulated Tor handling so well the stage and Its mechanics. The show was sponsored by ReV. M.

E. Nelson with Mr. John R. Butler, executive secretary of the Spring Street Y. M.

C. A. as business manager of the Civic Theatre Guild. Davis was called to Chicago by the suddent death of Mrs. Florence Tolliver, who visited her cousin, Mrs.

Bertha Rodriguez of this city, several years ago Attorney Eslie Ausln was a busy person over the week end: on the Detroit Jabber Vock program and guest speaker at the Baha'al Council at the Walnut Hills Y.M.C A. on McMillan street Sunday afternoon and evening Mrs. David Trupeau is in Washington looking over her newest grandson, who has recently joined the Raymond Hays house hold. The Chinese mystery play, "The Green Dragon. Emerald," will be presented by the Alpha Kappa Al pha sorority April 29 at Emory Auditorium.

The cast has been se lected with care; characters who have glamor, beauty, talent and rare personality enhance the deep plot and atmosphere of the pro ductlon. Don't miss It! May we correct an error? Mrs. Elizabeth Corbinn is chairman, of the Skit committee for the Jabberwock and Mrs. Madalyn Robin son and Miss Anna Lewis are co chairmen of the Jabberwock in general. Other chairmen are Hel en McCowan, prologue and epl logue; Lydla Hull, place and date; Lucy Oxicy, Judges; Alice Leland, budget and finance; Sue Elliott, costumes; Loub.rta Wilson, adver tising; Margaret Williams, music; Mary Weatherly, program; Camlllo Hood, publicity.

Arthur F. Hullis wearing a broad smile these days, and why shouldn't he? One of his protegees, a mem bcr of the Makama Athletic Club, which he sponsors, won the welter weight championship of the Golden Glove Contest and Is off to Chi cago. It was Jimmy HcnaricKs, and we wish for him continued suc cess in his chosen career. Mrs. Ruth Howard, formerly of this city, now living in Dunkirk, N.

returned for an operation at St. Mary's, where she Is now con valescing. Albert Ross, letter carrier, was host to 40 guests at a surprise birthday party in honor of his wife, Jcannctte, Monday, February 21, at the beautiful Industrial Porters Club. A most delectable three course turkey dtnner was prepared by Chef Isaac Griggs. The tables were ar tistically decorated.

Mrs. Ross was the recipient of many beautiful girts, telegrams and congratulatory messages. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. B.

S. Ballard of Day ton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lanning of Middletown, and Mr. and Mrs.

E. F. Lacey of Covington, Ky. a grand group of men, who of service to the traveling ship which helps in social betterment. The organization now has an enrollment of 105 members.

Na thanl.l Greer i is chairman. The Rev. K. Blue was the first porters' Instructor In the Cincinnati district F. C.

Hall, tho present instructor, has been in the service for twenty years. The man, oldest in service In this district, is Ross Riv.rs, who runs from Cincinnati to Cleveland; F. Greer. John Humphrey, Guy Braden and J. E.

Palmer have the longest runs South, making a trip to New Orleans, every five days. Nt thanjel Greer, oldest in service run ing East to New York; W. A. Simmons, oldest in 'service running West to St. Louts.

J. W. Long, oldest in service running North to Grand Rapids, Mich. Among those who have given long years of efficient service to the Pullman' Company and are now retired on pension, are: George Crittenden, J. C.

Harding, John Cameron, William McCaleb, J. P. Hamilton, Lee McKinney, John Horton, Chi.rl:s E. A. Hunt.

J. H. Tolliver. P. R.

West. R. A. Foster, J. S.

Lime and F. C. Downes. One of the outstanding social affairs given by the organization during the year was a smoker in HAS HEW BOOK 1 I Mrs. Marjorle Stewart Joyner's new book, "The Beautician." has to do with State board questions with answers, and covers a wide range of subject matter in the.

whole field of beauty culture. She Is national supervisor of the Mme. C. J. Walker Schools of Beauty Culture.

TOLEDO A.I(.A.'S HOLD TEA ON FOUNDERS' DAY TOLEDO, Mar. 3 The Alpha Lambda chapter of the Alpha Kap pa Alpha entertained with a tea Sunday, February 27, In the home of Mrs. Irene Ambers Hill. The tea was of major interest in that the Patroness club was organized, and that the sorority celebrated the founding of its society. The program was rendered al most entirely by the Ivy Leaf club, and included piano selections by Lucia Ward and Muriel Wanzo, a paper read by Soror Hannah Har lis on the duties of the Patroness club, and a play that dramatized the founding of the sorority by Ethel Hodgeman Lyle at Howard University 0 years ago and showed one of the many activities of the A.

K. namely the awarding of scholarships to deserving stu dents. The Ivy songs composed by Ella B. Avery and Marl Evans were sung by the girls, and after the Patroness club was organized with Georgino Johnson as tempor ary president and Maud Ford as secretary, tea was served by the sorors. The patronesses present were Bessie Marsh, Alllc Smith, Charlotte Randall, Mary Singleton, Violet Harris, Mattle Williams, Patsy Kennedy, Marie Shepherd, Anna Van Meter, Nancy Harris, Minnie Perkins, Maud Ford, Georglne Johnson, Esxle Webb and Mable Peoples.

The sorors present were Hannah Harris, Cordelia Harris, Myrtle Gross, Reba Harris, Bcrylce Steph ens, Isabclle Simmons, Bertie Perkins, Irene Hill, and Sarah Man dexter. The 'members of the vy Club present were Juanita Sanford, Ella Avery, Maxine Goodloc, Corino Smith, Marie Evans, Lucia Ward and Murlo Wanzo. Springfield, 0. Sonora Temple No. 396 entertained with a Washingtons' birthday t.a, Sunday afternoon, February 20, at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. George W. Ewlng, of 805 In nlsfallon avenue. carried out the color scheme of red, white and blue. Candles, small American flags, and hatchets used effectively tor decorations.

A very interesting program was held throughout the afternoon with the. following pri sons appearing: Mesdames Viola Hardin, Lloyd Byrd, Ora Price, Thomas White, Fox. Mrs. Cclia Thompson fras the principal speaker for the afternoon. Edward Hamilton also appeared on he program.

Remarks were made by Col. William Wilburn, exalted ruler; Dr. Frank Scott and Frank A. Marchant. Club Noga Tau, composed of the young smart s.t of the Noithsldc, met last Saturday evening at the home of Charles Cotiey.

The semiannual election brought forth officers as follows: President. Walter Porter; vice president, Margar.t Frey; secretary, Betty Ford; treasurer, Violet Smith; sergeant al arms, Mary Louise Johnson; chap lain, Charles Corley; reporter, Marl Alyce Lytl.v After the regular business meet ing, refreshments were served. Monopoly, bridge and danclntr in the recreation room furnished thj diversion of the evening. Members and officers are as follows: Charles Corley, Betty Ford, Margaret Frey, Mary Louise Johnson, Maxine Johnson, Wilbcrt Liggins, Marl Alyce Lytle, Lloyd Otey, Walter Porter, Edward Roberts. Louise Roberts, Ben Rudd.

Vio'et Smits and Charles Waters. The next meeting will be held at thj home of Margaret Frey. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Morris and Mr.

and Mrs. George Jackson, of South Wittenberg avenue, left last Thursday for Los Angeles. for an extended visit with relatives. honor of the retired porters. Wednesday night, February 23, a Ughtful smoker waa given in honor of J.

II. Tolliver, who waa retired during the month, having served the Pullman company since 1902. This affair was held at the Ninth Street T.M.C.A. H. P.

Curtis waa chairman of the enter tainm.nt committee. The Rev. W. A. Page, G.

H. Hunter, of Ashe ville, N.C.; Charles A. Roth, dis trict superintendent, and W. v. Brlstow were guests.

Donations are given once a year to disabled and retired porters. Thj annual memorial service once a year. In May, is an outstanding program feature. CWCF CAMILLE HOOD 1344 I. ttt1 l'm trnnA tfV what Alia I'nn the doctor's admonitions and orable week ends.

This particular one started wi long anticipated visit to Middletown. The Butlers ho, ing lorva wici wmi mwt formal, and we know you nave beard how glamorous their affairs are (by the way, Harrison Morton is the president). We were gueot ina with the Harry Carrolls, and the minute we stepped into their lovely home we knew we were go ing to have one or tnose times. Gathered around their, festive board before the dance wero the Pierces; the Hanklns. the Taylors and Dr.

Price of Dayton, the Garrets of Richmond, the Jim Palmers our town, the Lynn Taylors, the Morris Tavlors from Dayton, the Fred Porters from Troy; oh, yes, and the Campbells from Dayton The beautiful Armco Hall was tha setting for the dancs and Billy Young's Hot Swlngsters 12 of em made you forget your age and your rheumatlcks. and there were no distressing waits between hot tunes. All over town the Butlers were throwing sumptuous feeds for their out of town guests. The Har rison Mortons had among thir guests Mrs. Llda Henderson and Morris Walton; at the Doty were Myrtle and John Fox, and the Beckwlths, with their stately daughter Juanita over from the 'Force, the McClure and LaVerne Alexander were enjoying another party.

Then the grand get together at the dince. We saw folks 'we hadn't seen for years: tho Thlrcle Pattersons from Richmond, the John Pattersons from Muncle, and then all of our friends, the Shaws, the David and Allan Joneses, the Williamsons, the Alvin and Klffin Smiths. Ann Samuels and a host of others from Dayton, the Hlgdons and Rameys from Hamilton. On Washington's Birthday the Walter Stewarts entertained a number of friends, at their beautiful home on Melrose avenue with a bridge dinner. Favors and tallies accented the holiday spirit and gayety prevailed.

Mrs. David Mc Pheeters and David Kalfus were prize winners. Others present were the J. Kings, the H. Richardsons, S.

Guthrles, L. Bushes. With the Clubs The Cambots were delightfully entertained by Gwendolyn Smith at her home on Monday. Guests were Eloise Miller, Naomi Brown and Refornita Bane, who won the guest prize. Club prizes went to Hazel Peterson and Cora Williams The Just For Fun Club was charmingly entertained by Mrs.

Minnie Jackson of Washington Terrace Monday evening. Prize winners AKRON, OHIO By Hosea Llndsey 1176 DKE CFJO "Washington. D. C. is a man's town.

There's power In the air." That briefly Is my two day con ception of the Nations Capital Your scribe had a very enjoyable stay In Dec Cee from February 20 to 22. Among those Washington lans to whom I am deeply indebt ed for making my stay most pleas ant are: Mr. and Mrs. ClifToid Buck" Smith. Mr.

and Mrs. Syl vester Posey, Harold Joyce, Mr and Mrs. Warren Brooks and fam ily, Mrs. Estelle Moore; Miss Odell Gunn, Mrs. Mildred uanariage Basklns, Albert Gibson, Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Martin. Mrs. Klng and our own Jimmle Hix. Accord ing to Posey, the word of the day is Akron folks In the Capital are "Coming Along." Of course, the wife played her part in seeing that her other half enjoyed him self.

She is well, likes Washington, and sends regard? to her many friends. In a later edition. we will write more of this visit to our historical Capital, suffice It here to say that you go there look up the many Akroniies In town and they will gladly show you the many fold points of Inter est. i FORUMS The N.A.A.C.P. Forum was held at the Shiloh Baptist Church on February 27, and despite the Inclement wither, one hundred per sons were on hand to hear a brilliant address delivered by William O.

Walker, president of the Cleveland Branch, and editor of the Ohio Call and Post. "Liberty" was the subj.ct from which Mr. Walker spoke. The speaker showed conclusively and vividly that with all the advancement we have made and claim to have made in the forms of Civil, Political and Indi vidual Liberty, yet we enjoy only small share of the full liberties accorded white Americans. "The appalling thing about it all Is that In many Instances we foster or condone many of these Injustices against us by falce mode3ty, false pride and downright said the speaker.

Mr. Walker vig orously attacked some of the lead ing white insurance companies Who annually take from Negrecs tens of millions of dollars, but give not a single employee. He Informed the audlenc that he task of correcting this evil was up to us, to do this, he said: "I fully realize that some of you have policies in these companies that have been in fore for ten, twenty or thirty years or more, and that they now have a substantial casn value, in these cases hold on to them, but dont' make the same mistake with your children. Enter them In N.gro owned and operated insurance companies." Dr. J.

Dunbar, chairman of the forum committee, announced that the next forum would be held on the fourth Sunday in March. COMING EVENTS The forum of the' Civil Liberties Committee of the Elks will ba held at their halL 21 N. Howard street, on Sunday, March S. The commit tee, which has as Its chairman. Dr.

Harold H. Foreman and Mrs. Dalsey Strawbrldge as co chair man, hat secured Atty. James. Slater Gibson, of Toledo, Ohio, as the CM A TTER Chape! St Woodlit 1:30 just have one of thus were Mrs.

Ruby Kml Odessa Rogers TI enjoyed their meruit; Anne Mason last Attorney Theodore llm enertainingly Waltet 1 it. est book Mrs. V. was the graclouH Temps Bridge Club at her cozy apm tm. r.t avenue.

After dti eon, bridge was onjiy i prizes to Mcsdamct son, Billy Lacey and ington. Club prizes Mesdames Irene 1 1 1 1 Hale and Billy Drown thur Hulls handsomely the Just Twelve The members enthu. i i corned their president, guson, who has Ihm but is. once more hi I geniai sen. uuo wintu i Ji.f ii tm i uiaujra uiuwh nun aia.

The Hoods, who wci. i cameo, nome aiirnrm, Mrs. Esther Jones Kn 7. ii hut. ass to tha D.

'm ii i i n(fl' Prizes were won by Harris, Mrs. Eva Enlisu namseur. i rr are Known inroiiunim: S.mth.r. Ohio for their gradou Ii. ritjii.ti fiung open their Iom unhty t.

a gay crowa jrnm towns. It was Esther. an ui i'ti ijr i iirct ni.la. rm tt I 1. ti i drinks and refreshment iljimj Up consttntly, while the K.

nl hult and his charming life tne weiiDcing. or tncir nu. st. jn. 1 1 1 A 11 1 aaiea mo nuanouj hj a a ii waxed enthusiastic the id biuu, A UUU lici ifii in sung off key, Mrs.

Puitn cut hrt beautiful tjered r.ikc. played bridge later, w.c Jorltyof the guests gnthi rt i innml tho piano and snng oM r.ivcm'.n, with Marietta Harris at tin pan From Muncle, came tin Ili.hrri and the Belts; from Richmond. Spears and Rogers; from town, the Carrolls anl tho Jlv tons; from Xenia, the Boi dons ini Miss Louise Algee; from Wilbur force, the George Valfniincs iar.1 weren't we all glad to yco him after his long illness); from Dayton, tha Alvin and Klffin I he In Williamsons, the Ralph Tin thi Cacpbells, the McFalls, the Hook Harrises and Dick Price, mid fjorj Cincy, the Lockleys, tho I.owis an! the Hoods. Seventh Ave. Hemlock U50 principal speaker.

Attorney Gibson Is widely known as hiilllnnt lawyer and a member of the N. A. C. P. Defense Committee of Toledo, as well as a member of tr.i Elks of Ohio.

The distinguished Jam Alkini, national vocational director ot work among Negroes, wilt be ia Akron on Monday and TmsJay, February 7 and 8. Mr. AtUiiu will be the guest of the teachers of thi Sufnmit County Adult and WPA ofjiclal.i. Other engagements of Mr. Atkins will an nounced through tho daily jmpcts.

CHURCH PROGRAMS Mrs. Hazel Mountain Walker, principal of the R. B. Hay. In Cleveland, Ohio, was the principal speaker at the Akron District Institute, held February 27, nt Second Baptist Church, tho Rev.

Ji. Jones, pastor. Mih. Walkci's tub led was, "The Sixfold Putpos Youth," and was very ably delivered and enjoyed by the appreciable audience present. "Men's Day" was the order of the services held at Centenary JL E.

Church on February 27, and three very interesting were offered for the morning, nooa and evening services. The G. G. Morgan is pastor, and T. M.

Fletch.r, general chairman, fa charge of the services, were: lh Rev. O. B. Llndsey. morning; ale R.

Kerns, afternoon, and Henry Adams, evening. The Hev. T. P. Gorman, district sup.rlntrniU nt the Cleveland and Coluinbtw trlcts was the principal jpmkcf at the morning services.

1958 LICENSE TAGS The many race dllzens who will purchase their 1938 auto lift asked to do so from our apjiolnle colored deputy r.glstrar In thupe, son of William "Bill Kent. Kent and his two aolslntiu have their office located In lobby of the Green Turtle Htci. corner of Federal and North Howard streets. Assisting Mr. K.

are: Miss Hattlc Pcayy ami Lm ard Forman. Rags arc now sold at the hotel. INDUSTRY At a meeting of tho Fimtoi Tire and Rubber Company Pn tective Association, which h.J three thousand members, whK excepting 200, Alexander ISum was elected a member of tne man.nt executive committee. Ku" sell is also a member of tl' F'1 stone Colored Employes' f'inli, a former cpmmitteeman. UUons.to Mr.

Russell, he do much to help the ia his newlyiel.cted position. SYMPATHY to Mr. and" Mrs. Owen Smith, 838 Keeney street, in their how of sorrow with the death oi Smith's father, the late Marcu Veal. Mr.

rfitrf February at 7 p.m. Mr. Veal had been ailinl for the past several years. He a member of the Elks' a member of the band. Fun'" services wire held Wednesday 1:30 p.m., at Centenary Church.1 the Rev.

G. G. officiating. T. M.

Flctchu undertaker. 0.