Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-17
Watts, California
BY Mrs. NJ. W. Mack

Nogales, Ariz are visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Banks, of 500
Myrtle Ave- Mr.. and Mrs. Banks
bought their lovely home on the cor
1ier of Myrtle and Rose street a few
weeks ago, having moved from Los
Angeles, where Sgt Banks was dis
tributing clerk in the Los Angeles
Post Office for four years. They are
now enjoying the quiet suburban
home life, and are glad to get away
from the noise of the big city.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. C. Smith were
pleasant callers at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs Mack last Sunday week 1t
had been twelve years since these old
friends met, and pleasant moments
were spent, renewing old acquaintanc-
es, which took us back to fond mem
cries of the past. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
have a lovely home in Los Angeles.
They truly look prosperous in their
1928 Buick Six.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. s. Montgomery are
having their home remodeled, inside
and outside. They also are tearing
up the old side walks and putting in
wider and more up-to-date walk,
which adds to the beauty and attrac-
tiveness of their nine-room home. Mr..
and Mrs. M. w. Mack were delight
fully entertained in this home with
a delicious duck dinner, after which
pleasant hours were spent, talking
over our childhood days.
Services at Macedonia Baptist
church on Thaxter street, were well
attended February 4. A short, but
instructive sermon was delivered by
the pastor, Rev. ]. W. Fleming. The
young people rendered a. splendid
program. Here is where you find the
musical talent. The choir sang beau
tifully, using E. o. ExcelIs Anthem
No. for praise service before the
Lords Supper
Grant Chapel A. NJ E. church, on
Compton and Fountain streets, re-
Gently purchased by that denomina-
ton, is credit to any community.
The attendance is not up to standard
as yet but the pastor, Rev. ]. T.
Price, is looking forward to a better
attendance and greater things, which
can only be achieved through prayer
and service.
Among the many things of great in
terest to our race is the fact that
somc of us are seeing the need of
buying good suburban homes, and do
ing something to eliminate the great
expense of city life. Many creditable
homes, as well as business structures,
are going up in Watts. This, in spite
of the hard times" we hear so much
about, which is not hiuderiug progress
here in Watts.
With regret We mention the severe
illness of Mr.. Ennis Bell, formerly of
Phoenix, Ariz, but now at 18th and
Central avenue, Los Angeles, Calf
We shall try and let his many friends
know through the columns of The
Tribune, how he is getting along.
Mr.. c. H. Cunningham, of 920 So.
Compton avenue, owns and conducts a
barber shop that is a credit to the
business ection. He is one of our
most popular citizens, and was elected
by unanimous vote at the last meet
ing of the City Council, January 80,
as City Marshal. He sports a hand
some badge and nice large coaxer on
his left hip, as evidence of the trust
reposed in him. Mr. Cunningham and
Mr. M. w. Mack were friends in Kan
sas City, as we'll as in Phoenix, where
he also conducted a barber shop.
When you want first class service,
visit his shop.
Mr. Jack Shields, proprietor of one
of the largest and best New and Sec
ond Hand Furniture stores, at 216
w. Main-in the heart of the city
solicits your patronage. Fourteen
years in one place is the business rec
ord of Mr.. Shields. The best values
and real service are given.
The Rev. ]. B. Bell, formerly of
Phoenix, Ariz., was a pleasant visitor
in Watts few days ago. Unfortu-
nately, We did not get to see him.
However, we learn that he is grow
ing feeble. Let us pray for him that
he may be blessed for the good work
he has done.