Phoenix tribune., 1921-05-14
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DOUGLAS
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BY Norma King


BY Norma King
The Douglas Burial Association is
state wide institution and the meet
ings are held the first Tuesday in
ecah month. There is always room
for more
The congregation of Mt. Olive Bap-
tist church listened to one of the
great sermons Rev. Newell had in
store for them on last Sunday. Three
new members were added to the
church. The Sunday, school also was
we'll attended and two new members
enrolled The lesson was great and
the superintendent interestingly and
intelligently applied same. We well
come all visitors to our Sunday
school,
Rev Edward Jones of this city has
received an invitation to come to
Somerton and conduct a revival at
the Mt Calvary Baptist church there.
Rev. Jones will leave Douglas on
Thursday for Phoenix, where he will
spend several days with his wife,
who is in that city, then he will pro-
ceed to Somerton and start his re-
vival on Sunday, May Sth. The meet
ing will continue for an indefinite
time
Roberts, D. Caldwell and Rev. S.
E. Newell left this week for Phoenix
where they will spend several days
on business.
The rally at the c. M. E. church on
last Sunday was successful. The main
service was held at p. m. so that all
could attend. The Sunday school in
this church is progressing nicely
with Mrs. ]. R. Rector as superin-
tendent. We bid them God speed.
The Tribune is for sale by Norman
King, 932 18th street
The local branch N. A. A. c. P. is
getting ready for a great work in
Douglas. Nearly all the colored peo-
pie of the city are members of the
Association.
Rev. S. E. Newell returned last
week from Phoenix, where he had
been on business. He occupied the
pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday
and delivered a wonderful sermon.
All were made to rejoice.
The Happy Family Club was enter
tained last week by Miss Bland at the
home of Sgt and Mrs. Gas. Pro-
gressive whist was the entertaing
feature of the evening and after the
Next week the club will meet with
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brewer.
Mrs. Bessie Mae King is slightly
indisposed this week. She received
word from Phoenix stating that her
mother, Mrs. Bertha, Jones was i'll,
hence her indisposition.
Mrs. Carrie January, of Little Rock,
Ark, left last week fer her home. She
made many friends while here and
bACy AC6lCb W oCC hCl SJOs
Mrs. Elsie Johnson, of Austin, Tex
as, who spent several weeks in the
city visiting her brother, William
Smith, left this week for home.
Master Willie January left this
week for Galveston, Texas.
Robert Flintall entertained Sunday
with luncheon at Mr. Johnson's
cafe in 10th street. The place was
beautifully decorated for the occas-
ion, the color scheme of pink and
green being artistically carried out.
Among those to enjoy the hospitali-
ty of Mr.. Flintall were, Miss Mabel
Bland, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Brewer,
Sgt Major and Mrs. A. G. Reid. Ap-
propriate and interesting toasts were
said by the guests.
Sunday services at st. James A. M.
E church were well attended and the
pastor, Rev. E. Ramsey, preached a
soul-stirring sermon. All who at
tended the services were benefited.
Mrs. Bessie Mae King gave a de-
lightful dinner Sunday in compliment
to Mr.. w. Martin, Miss Murphy and
Master ]. Murphy. After dinner the
guests were entertained with music
on the piano and religious songs. All
report an enjoyable time.
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