Phoenix tribune., 1920-10-09


Fifth street.
Rev c. c. Simmons will conduct
services at the Baptist church Sun
day.
Mrs. c. Johnson and Mrs Edwards
were dinner guests II Mrs. Hightower
on last Sunday
Mr. Robert Howard of South Fifth
street is on the sick list.
The local branch, N A. A C. P,
gave their. first annual reception last
Thursday night at the Spanish-Ameri-
can hall. Mr.. Arthur Lunis intro
duced the master of ceremonies, Rev.
c. c. Simmons, who, after a few re-
marks, read the following program:
Piano selection, Mrs. J. A. Wilbsome;
invocation, Mr.. p. Anderson; paper,
Mrs. w. ]. Robinson; vocal solo, Mr.
F. Fortson; instrumental duet, Mr.
II. Nelson and VIM Fields; address,
Rev. II. w. Wells; music by the or
chestra. Refreshments were served
ty a group of ladies and all spent a
delightful evening.
The Annual Conference of the A.
NJ. f. church, which convened in this
city few weeks ago, was an added
encouragement to the local church
and it has been moving forward. stead
lily since the conference. Seemingly,
new life has been injected into the
membership, and under the able lead
ership of their new pastor. Rev. H. A.
Wells, greater effort is being put forth
and they are now planning to make
some extensive improvements. The
spirit of cooperation has manifested
itself and all are working together
harmoniously.
The Paul Laurence Dunbar school
"Y'' club was organized last Friday
at the school by Mr.. Russell of the
Y. M. c. A. The plan is to encourage
all the colored boys of the city to use
the club as a nucleus to the building
of "Y" for them. Frank Wilson Of
the ninth grade was elected presi-
dent; Frank Donens, vice president;
Beverly Washington, secretary; Har-
ry Anderson, treasurer.
Don't forget the Cake Contest which
will be given Thursday night, Oct. 9TH,
at Mt Calvary Baptist church. 1t will
be given by Club No. 6. Mrs. H. j.
Hays, president.
A reception for the new minister of
Princes chapel, A NJ E. church, and
a farewell reception to the former
pastor, Rev. d. R. Jones, was given
Tuesday evening, Sept. 21st. An ex-
cellent program was rendered, after
which refreshments were served.
Every one reports an enjoyable time.
Rev. H. A. Wells was the dinner
guest OF Mrs. Glover at her home in
East Sixth street.
The Juveniles of Household of Ruth
held their annual sermon Sunday af-
ternoon at the A. NJ. E. church. A
splendid program was rendered. The
little ones are progressing nicely.
They reported 26 financial members,
and moneys on hand $3.50.
The Woman's Mite Missionary So
ciety met at the residence of Mrs. E.
L. Pierce, 162 South Convent street,
on last Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Lucy Braggs returned to the
city Monday morning from Mobile,
Ala, where she spent several months
visiting relatives and friends. She
reports an enjoyable stay.
Mrs. Mayme Jones is recovering
from the effects of nail which she
stuck in her foot last Friday.
Rev. H. A. Wells left Tuesday morn
ing for Ell Paso, Texas, on a business
trip preparatory to moving his family
to his charge at Tucson.
Mr. John Mobiles and Miss Henrietta
Moore of New Orleans, La, were unit
ed in the solemn bonds of matrimony
on Tuesday morning at the residence
Of the groom's brother, Mr. S. B. No
bles, of Anita street, Rev. H. A. Wells
officiating.