Phoenix tribune., 1924-09-20
On Sightseeing Trip

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A. M. E. annual conference were TAX
en- on a. sightseeing trip Saturday
morning, September 6, the route Gov
ering over ~ miles. Headed by Po-
lice Officer Chas. F. Gardner, in his
reliable Dodge touring car, about fiji
teen automobiles filled with delegates
left the A. NJ E. church, End street
and Jefferson, at 10 o'clock on this
famous drive. They visited all places
of interest in the valley, returning to
Phoenix at 2:SO p. m All were de
lighted with the trip. which was
made without a single accident
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Mrs. Lucas Winner
In the popularity contest staged by
the missionary ladies of the C. NJ E.
church, in which three prizes were
offered for those raising the great
est amount of money, Mrs. Roy Lu-
cas-, of the C. NJ. E. church, won first
prize, having collected $36.55. Sec
ond prize was won by Mrs A. Nc
knight of Antioch Baptist church,
she having turned in $3.50. Third
prize was won by Mrs. Nettie Free
man, of the First Colored Baptist
church. she having reported $615.
The prizes all were very valuable
and the recipients were highly elat-
ed The awards were made Friday
night at the C. NJ. E. church, at
which time a splendid program was
rendered by the missionary ladies.
Entertains the Bishop
Complimenting the Rt Rev. A. j.
Carey, bishop of the Fifth Episcopal
District of the A. M. E. church. Mrs
Edgar Wells was hostess at an ellie
gantly prepared turkey dinner Satur-
day evening, September 6, at her
beautiful home, 1925 East Washing
ton street. Covers were laid for
Bishop A. J. Carey, Rev A. w. Ward,
Rev T. j. Sanford, Rev. L. T. Smith,
Rev l. s. Wilson and Mr.. Edgar
Wells. A sumptuous repast was
served and enjoyed Mrs. E. L. Clay
ton assisted the hostess in serving.
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Held on Narcotic Charge
Henry White and Lewis Dixon are
being held in the county Jail on
narcotic charges preferred by fed
eral agents. Dixon for the past fif-
teen years has been employed by a
local pharmacy and is alleged to have
given the narcotics to White, who
sold it to addicts Dixon entered a
plea of guilty to the charge, while
White entered plea OF not guilty.
Both are being held in default of
$4,000 bonds each fixed by u S.
Commissioner Kirk.
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Here From Hayden
Mr.. VIM. Lewis, of Hayden, Ariz.,
is in the city, the house guest of his
daughters, Mrs Timothy Gilmore and
Miss Louise Lewis, 1907 East Jeffer-
son stret Mr.. Lewis has been slight
ly indisposed since his arrival, but
is now reported to be getting along
nicely
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Funeral Held
The funeral of Mr.. A. Morrison,
who passed away recently at his
home, corner of 9Th avenue and
Buckeye road, was held last week
from the A NJ E. church, of which
the deceased was a member, the Rev.
S. R. Maguinez officiating. The flor
al offerings were many and beau
tiful. The deceased was member
Of the Odd Fellows and this organi-
cation had charge Of funeral arrange
ments. A large concourse of friends
followed the remains to their last
resting place and interment was
made in Greenwood cemetery.
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Quietly Married
Mr. Albert Webb and Miss Sybil
Finley were quietly married this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin, 1880 East jefferson street, by
the Rev. M. Thompson, pastor of the
c. M. E. church. The groom is an
employe of the Arizona Club The
bride is popular member of the
younger set and one of Phoenix
most charming young ladies.
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Splendid Services
Services at the several colored
churches were we'll attended on last
Sunday and the pastors delivered able
sermons. The spirit ran high and all
who attended the services went away
feeling that they had been benefited.
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CARD OF THANKS