The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-03-29

Douglas street, is very i'll and was
unable to attend Sunday school of
the Second Christian church, Of
which she is superintendent.
Louis Branch was ordained as
deacon of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist
church on last Sunday, He was one
Of the organizers.
J. Anthony Josey, editor of The
Wisconsin Weekly Blade, was pres
ent at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist
church on Sunday evening and made
an interesting talk.
Mrs. NJ. J. Pool is reported to oe
improving at this writing.
Pres. S. L. Lester, Colored Mems
Improvement association, worshiped
at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church
and made some timely remarks,
mging upon his hearers to become
members in the local N. A. A. c. p.
Let every well wisher and friend
of good cause assist Rev. Dudley
and the good people of Pilgrim Rest
in their 81 900 rally on the first Sun
day in April 'They are bound for
rhe promise land"
Miss Kemp, sister and sister-in-
law of Mr.. ard Mrs. j. H. Kemp,
was in Rockford from Chicago,
spending Sunday and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. Lester and son
were the dinner guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Kemp, Sunday.
Sergt. H. W. Bowman. who was
with the Postal Attachment Hdd.
Co. 92, A. E. F., was dinner guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmondson, Sun
day. Sergt. Bowman left Monday
to visit his mother at Tuskegee, Ala.
Clarence Owens is in Rockford
enjoying the best Of health and max
ing many warm and lasting friends.
April II the Eastern Star club is
planning one of the greatest treats
of the season at their annual Fas-
ter party. Jazz band music. Unity
hall.
Mr.. 0. Hall is prominent and in
fuential member of the BAPTIST
persuasion. He is ever on the alert
to promote the cause of the race.
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Roy Holt is planning to return to
Cleveland, Ohio, after a stay of
eight months at the home of the
family.
E. A. Johnson secretary. local
branch, N. A. A. c. p, member of
A. M. f. church and teacher of
a young ladies' class of Sunday
school.
Prof. E. J. Hawkins, Fl. Scott,
Kansas, is secy. of NJ. c. A., No.
5, Camp Grant, H., and is render
ing efficient service.
Corp. Jas. A. West Of Co. G. 365
Inf, after being mustered out at
Camp Grant, left Monday to visit
his parents at Loveioy, III. His
overseas record was Al.
Soldiers Club
At the Colored Soldiers club.
Rockford, H., Sunday afternoon at
4 O'Clock in the recreation room.
Major Patterson gave an inspiring
address. Doctor Grant, director of
the club fittingly introduced the ma
jor in a few well chosen words. The
major until recently was member
OF the 365th Infantry. AT present
he is assisting in the defence Of (14)
Negro soldiers, who have been held
at Camp Grant for many months.
He spoke Interestingly concerning
the happy relations existing be-
tween our soldiers and the French
people. Two instrumental numbers
were beautifully rendered by Misses
Estella Ferguson and Geraldine Cor
UNI. After the program a pleasant
social hour was spent.
Sunday evening Rev. Holt, Allen
chapel, delivered an inspiring SER
mon. In a few well chosen words he
introduced Lieut.. Johnson, 365th In
fantry, Chicago boy. In thrilling
words he pictured his experience
during the storning of Metz. Many
expressed the desire to hear the
Lieut.. again. The leading thought
Of his address was "The Power of
Prayer"
Monday evening at Allen chapel
an excellent program was rendered
The paper by Sgt. Brown was very
interesting; the musical numbers by
Misses Estella Ferguson, Geraldine
Gorum and Gladys Robinson were
greatly enjoyed. One of the most
pleasing numbers of the evening
was the singing Of Mrs. Jennie Lee,
contralto Dinner and supper were
served. The entertainment was a
great success and a neat sum was
realized. Committee Mesdames
Docier, Ross, Diamond and Walton.
The bazaar given by three Of the
Social clubs Of the city was q great
success and a nice sum was real
lied.
CAMP GRANT
CAMP GRANT. Ill.,. Mar. Is. -
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