The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-01-02
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/ After very pleasant visit with hel
son, Leo Reeder and her step daughter
Mrs. Sadie Reeder Russell, in Tacoma
Wash, Mrs W. H. Shortridge returned
home via Chicago, III. While in Chi
cago she was at the bedside of her very
sick daughter, Mrs. R. G. Giles, but be
fore leaving, the daughter was nucl
better and she lett the Giles family il
! much improved condition.
Mrs. Mayme Bick of Chicago is Wis
| iting Mrs. w. III. Green also Mrs
Green's sitter Of Ottumwa is here fol
the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. James South of Gales
burg, ILL.,, have been much in evidence
with their musical ability. They will
return home about JAM 5.
Rev. and Mrs. w. 81. Starks enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Toombs,
Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Selby johnson
Christmas day for dinner.
Mrs. Jane Washington has been in
disposed for several days but is much
better.
The Christmas entertainment and pro-
gram at Pilgrim Rest church was very
successful affair. Many presents were
given out. A large attendance and a
splendid program under the direction
Of Mrs. Mamie E. Moore.
Mrs. F. S. johnson had charge of the
program at Bethel A. M. E. church and
all who attended spoke in the highest
ply of presents and splendid audience
was there.
Rev. w. III. Clarke and wife were
agreeably surprised by a purse Of SIS
from the members and friends of the
African Baptist church and other dona.
lions for Christmas. They have had a
great year for so small congregation.
Over ], 1000 has been collected and used
for the benefit of their church and pas
tor. The members are unanimous in
their praise for his continued stay with
them. 3' 4,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Taylor have re-
turned from visit with their home
folks at shelbyville, Mo. They motored
over for Christmas dinner
If you have not had a. ride in Tay-5
lor's taxi call at his down town Office
2l7 or his residence Red 1867.
Christmas week has been great time
here. Seemingly everybody is happy
and prosperous.
Mrs Vera Holt is at home again.
Mrs. T. 81. Phillips had quite shake
up in her car Sunday evening. Some
one driving a Ford ran into her doing
some damage to the car, but no one was
hurt.
An old time Chrisam Skinner was
celebrated at he home Of Mrs. Galbraith
on Plank road. It reminds the partici-
pants of the feast in the feast in the
wilderness.
Mrs. Alonga Draine has been confined
to her room for several days, but is bet
ter.
g Mr.. Conway Armstrong Of Chicago
graciously remembered his grandparents
on Christmas and they are SO proud Of,
him.
Mrs. Selby johnson will furnish a
program for the benefit Of Bethel IA. M.
E. Sunday school next Sunday at the
church. rs
Miss Ruth johnson has been indis.
posed and the lecture club program last
Sunday was postponed.
Matchmaking night will be observed
in all of the churches.
Mr.. Mathew johnson is visiting rela-
lives and friends in Monroe, Mo.
Mrs. Cynthia johnson and her SON.
in-law, Charles Taylor are here from
Aledo, I'll. 4,
Miss Imogene Wilson at home for the
holidays. B q
The members Of the Phillis Wheatley
slnb which does both rescue and charity
work is very grateful to all Of our
church, the merchants Of the city and
every individual who aided them in
carrying cheer into over twenty homes.
tuesday prior to Christmas Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Buckner were the indi-
vidual donors among the colored PEG
pie. The N. "A. "A. g. p. of which. Rev.
Sterling Moore is the president has high |
y endorsed the work Of this club and
has aided them very materially. Mrs.
Della Blands Johnson was chairman of |
;he committee ably assisted by the pres.
dent, Mrs. T. II. Phillips, M esdames P.
Jones, Al Fields, Ellen Diron, Geor-
sia Tucker, Georgia Kenden, W. W.
Graves and Selby johnson.
Mrs. W. 81. shortridge is new sub
criber to the Bystander.
Mr.. and Mrs. 9. Williams on Free
mont street entertained the following /
,uests at a four-course dinner Friday,
Dec. 26. ,.5s
Dec. 80: Rev. Il. g. Claybrook, Rev.
nd Mrs. F. B. Schooler,s Mr.. and Mrs.
oliver, Mr. r. and Mrs. John Miller, Mr..