Phoenix tribune., 1921-08-20
PRESCOTT
BY Mrs. Paris Tabron
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The work for The Tribune will be
continued by Mrs. Tabron until the
return of Mrs. Rose. Telephone news
to 36M.
The Prescott branch of the Color
ed Women's Federated Clubs, gave a
reception last Tuesday night for the
colored delegates to the American
Legion. Messrs. Frank and Ford
White Of Phoenix and Mr.. Benz. Mills
and Sarg. Brown of Nogales, were the
fortunate young men, and Prescott is
proud to have received them.
Mr.. w. D. Alexander, popular bar
ber of CARROTS Shop, has been very
i'll for a few days. Mr.. Alexander is
now reported as convalescent.
Mr.. Green the veteran barber of
Prescott, has again suffered relapse
and returned to the hospital. His
many friends wish him speedy re-
covery.
Mrs. R. M. Garrett was taken sud
denly i'll last Monday and is still con-
fined to her bed.
Mrs. L. A. McCarty returned Sunday
from Los Angeles, where she and her
young son have spent the past month.
We are sorry to report she is serious
ly i'll, having three doctors in attend
ance.
Miss Helen Vance gave a delight
ful luncheon for the four colored del
egates to the American Legion con-
vention. Covers were laid for seven
and the young men said the fried
chicken tasted like mother used to
cook.
Mr.. Henry T. Gordon of Whipple
Hospital was the proud recipient Of
huge birthday cake on last Thurs
day, donated by an unnamed young
lady. He refused to tell his age, so
the boys gave him plenty for luck.
One of the most charming parties
of the season was a surprise party
given in honor of Mr.. M. S. Sheppard
on Monday night The softly lighted
rooms were hung with myriads of
daintily colored butterflies, and a
huge birthday cake with lighted can
dies guarded by three gorgeously
dressed vampires" formed the center
piece of the dining table.
The cake was blessed by Mr.. H. T.
Gordon who prayed for the young
man, long life and happiness. The
presents were many and useful Dane
ing and whist we're the features Of
the evening, and the guests of honor
his chums from the post hospital
Charming musical numbers were fur
nished by Mr. Gills,, pianist, Mr.. Rob-
ert Jordon, violinist, and Mr.. James,
soloist and composer. The guest
list included Mr. NJ S. Sheppard, Mr..
Mayse. Mr.. Sam Sells, Mr. Hill, Mr..
Henry T.. Gordon, Mr.. James, Mr.
Russell Cannon, Mr. Robt. Jordon,
Mr.. Clarence Maxwell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gills, Mr.. and Mrs. Wise, Mr.. and
Mrs. Beard, Mr.. and Mrs. Page, Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Owens, little Misses
Marie Smith of Phoenix and Marion
Jordon, Misses Annette Lindell, Lila
Perkins, Helen Vance and Mr.. and
Mrs. p Tabron.
One Of the most elaborate lunch
cons ever given in Prescott was Civ
en- Sunday afternoon by Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Young in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Carter of Phoenix and
Mrs. Mary Scott. The house and
table were beautifully decorated with
flowers and ferns, pink and white
carnations carrying out the color
scheme. The guests at table were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Anderson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Foreman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Burkhardt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Jordon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Carter and Mrs. Mary E. Scott.
Later in the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Owens called for the guests and
took them for long and enjoyable
auto ride.
Mrs. Rice is a recent arrival from
Victoria, Texas. She came to visit
her daughter, Mrs. Sallie Rice. Her
little son accompanied her.
Mrs. Perkins, who the past week
has been confined to the hospital
has improved sufficiently to be re-
moved to her home.
Mrs. H. Robbins is recovering from
her indisposition.
The Masonic hall in North Granite
street was the scene of a brilliant
entertainment given last Tuesday
evening by the Colored women's club
in honor Of the colored delegates to
the American Legion convention which
was held in this city. The hall was
artistically decorated with club colors