Phoenix tribune., 1921-08-20
off To Prescott
OF THE STATE CAPITAL
BY r. L. s., Society Editor

G. S. Rodgers, president and gen
Benefit Association, left this week
for Prescott He will seek to in
terest the colored people of northern
Arizona in the Western Mutual and
appoint an agent to look after the
business in that district Mr.. Rodg.
ers returned last Friday from Tucson
where he succeeded in establishing
Concert A Success
In spite of the small audience which
greeted the performance last Monday
night at the High school auditorium,
the ladies report the affair a finan-
cial success. The concert was given
by The Arizona Federation of Colored
Women's clubs and the proceeds will
be used to assist a colored girl Of
Phoenix to complete her education.
Another entertainment will be given
this fall by the educational commit
tee of the Federation when an effort
will be made to go over the top in
grand style.
Giants Are Winners
The Western Giants, an aggregation
OF colored ball players, crossed bats
with the Phoenix White Sox last
Sunday at Riverside park. After a
thirteen inning game, the Giants
romped off with the winning score.
The final result was 10 to in favor
of the Giants.
Tigers Win over Pirates
Last Sunday, the Tigers and Pirates
crossed bats at East Lake park and
fans were given run for their
money The Tigers were too much
for the Pirates and it was walk
away The Tigers now stand at the
head of the Valley league and many
Athink they will win the pennant. The
Giants are casting an envious eye
on the pennant and Manager Hicks
says the Tigers will have to 'go
some" We shall see what we shall
see
To Flagstaff
Rev. E. d. Greene, pastor of the
Second Baptist church, left this week
for Flagstaff to attend the Paradise
Baptist convention which convened
on the 10th.
From Tucson
Mr.. Bedford Taylor of Tucson spent
few hours in Phoenix Sunday while
en route to Flagstaff
Return To Hayden
Mrs. VIM Lewis returned to Hayden
Arizona, last week after spending
several months in the city with her
daughter, Mrs. Susie Davis in south
18th street
Sam lackey Passes Away
Sam Lackey, a well known colored
man of this city, passed away this
week following long spell of sick
ness. Lackey was born in Houston,
Texas where he grew to manhood.
He came to Arizona several years
ago and was married recently to a
Phoenix girl, daughter of Mrs. Steve
Howard of 230 North 18th street.
Two children were born to this union
and they with their mother, grand
mother and a host of relatives and
friends remain to mourn his loss.
Lackey was drafted into the army in
the first call and lost his health in
one of the government camps. He
was discharged later but never re-
gained his health. The funeral was
held Thursday from the Parks I'm
dertaking parlors and interment was
in Greenwood.
Going To California
Mrs. Steve Howard and daughter,
Miss Pauline Howard of 2S0 North
; 18th street will leave soon for Cali
fornia where they expect to spend a
year or more.
Begins Vacation
|. Sol Henderson, one of the colored
= employees at the State House, be-
gan his vacation Tuesday and viii
be free man for the next Is days.
U. NJ. 1. A. Dongs
Members of the U. n. l. A, met
Tuesday evening at Antioch Baptist
church and held an interesting meet
ing. Attorney William L. Watkins
cast his lot with the organization and
was Immediately made permanent
secretary. DR.. W. c. Hackett was pre-
sent and was asked to make a few
remarks which he did to the delight
' of all. The constitution and bylaws
which were received earlier in the
week, were distributed among men,
bers, as also were the membership
buttons. The members decided TO
hold a grand entertainment Tuesday
evening August %, at The Second
Baptist Church when the Charter will