Phoenix tribune., 1923-04-14
LOCAL NEWS


Noble White, rendered some choice
selections that elected praise and
have been the subject Of favorable
comment the past week. Other num-
bers on the program were good, in
cluded among which was a splendid
paper by Prof P. Landry. principal
of Douglass Grammar school, and a
talk by Prof. C. W. Hawkins, presi-
dent of the local branch of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People
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Delightful Dinner Party
Easter Sunday. the home of Mrs. j.
l.. McCloud, 523 South End avenue,
was the scene of delightful dinner
party given by Mrs. Gertrude Jack
son, Mrs. Laura McCloud and Miss
Elizabeth Carter A tempting repast
consisting Of all the delicacies of the
season, was served and enjoyed.
Covers were laid for Mrs. E. Tenn
pie Fuller, Mrs. ]. w. Everett, Mrs.
Jack Gray and Mr. Charlie Green of
Chandler, Ariz.; Mr.. and Mrs. A. ].
Isabel, Mrs. 1. Strawn, Mrs. Lena
Wells, Mrs. A. Steward, Mrs Martha
Jones, James Butts, Ed Coils, Geo.
Gilmer, Mr.. Jerry Green, Mr.. Tom
Mays and VIM. Smith.
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Surprise Party Given
Tuesday evening, March 20, sur
prise party was given at the home
of Mrs. L. Vaughn in honor of Miss
Lucille Cook who had just arrived
from Colorado Springs, Colo. Dainty
refreshments were served, after
which the evening was spent in song
and music. A delightful time was
enjoyed by all present, among whom
were. Sarah Smith, Harold Carriger.
Roberta Williams, Zelma Fortune,
Tom Crump, Alvin McCloud, Fritz
Smith. Charlie Green, Taylor VIII
hanson. Willie Mayo, William Curry,
Andrew Wallace, Willie MCGEE, Bob
Adams, Evans Fortune. Hastings For
tune, Robt. Fambrough. Misses Erma
Jones and Constance Hall were hos
tesses.
To Oakland, Calf.
Rev. N. E. White of 1888 East Mad
ison street, left several days ago for
Oakland, Calf, to accept the pastor
ate of the c. M. E. church in that
city. He was assigned to this charge
at the last annual conference by Bish-
op Charles Henry Phillips, but due
to the press of other business mat
ters, could not accept until recently.
Rev. White is well known in Phoe-
nix and is considered an able minis
ter. May success attend all his eff
forts in his new field.
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Closes Tailor Shop
Mr.. w. J. Jones, manager of the
Palace Tailoring Company at 419
East Washington street, closed his
doors this week and will engage in
business in Superior, Ariz. Mr.. Jones
has been in the cleaning and press
ing business here for the past six
years and did good business. His
recent visit to Superior impressed
him with the fact that he could do
bigger business in that wide-awake
mining town Mr. Jones is married,
has two children and lives at 1916
East Jefferson street In his own
home. The family will remain in
Phoenix for the present
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Back to Normally
In the city election held Tuesday,
April 8, the voters decided that the
old officials were good enough for
them and elected Luke w. Hender-
son and ]. A. r. Irvine commission
ers Both have served the city un-
der previous administrations. Mar
Gus P. Kelly and Elmer Warren we're
the opposing candidates.
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The White House
One of the most beautiful sights in
the east end is the cozy little home
of Mr.. and Mrs. julius Jackson, 1927
East Jefferson Street, which has been
painted white with green border
The nice green lawn, rose bushes,
palms and other shrubbery, make
this home very attractive. Mr. and
Mrs. Jackson have set the pace for
residents in this section Of the city.
Their home is a prize winner.
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Home From Coast
Miss Inez Steward, popular Phoe
nix society girl, returned a few days
ago from Los Angeles, where she has