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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
FRATERNAL NEWS
AND CLUB EVENTS
lNKLER CLUB MEETS
Mrs. Olive Heller Entertains Mem.
bers at Her Oakland Avenue
Aop4e

Mrs. Olive Heller Entertalns Mem.
bers at Her Oakland Avenue
Home.
Mrs. Olive Heller, of Oakland
avenue, entertained members of the
Inkler card club at her home, Fri
day night.
At II, conclusion of the games
the prize for high score was
awarded to Mrs. Louis A. Bell and
the consolation prize to Mrs.
Frank Smith. A dainty repast was
served.
Mrs. Walter Whitman will be the
next hostess at her home on Z.
Washington avenue.
Those playing We're: Mrs. Frank
Smith, Mrs. Louisa A. Bell, Mrs.
George Keller, Mrs. Raymond
Scull, Mrs. Milton Warner, Mrs. n.
NJ. Bordner. Mrs. Edward Guion,
Mrs. Walter Whitman, Mrs. ". D.
Dare, Mrs. D. L. Spiker, Mrs.
Olive Heller.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
Strange Race of People

There is an ancient race in In
liza, the Todas, nearly extinct now,
hat resembles the gypsies. Its mem
,ers speak a strange tongue, make
novels out of mud topped with a
Kind of pyramid, in the hills. They
are sullen. savage. chary of APP
aroach. They worship dark, occult
gods, who preside over death and
ife. They do not wander like the
yypsies In their isolation one sup
poses that the wolves and the vul-
.ures and the jackals are their ia
niliars-fear being on neither side.
They worship stones aud stars. the
grass. the dawn and the moon
Srit.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
BAPTIST LADIES QUILT

Ladies of the First Baptist
church held an all day quilting
party, Thursday in the parlor OF
the church. Each brought q box
luncheon and hot coffee was ser
we'd. This will be regular weekly
affair. The ladies tie quilts and the
money received is used to further
the interests of the society
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
ENTERTAIN CLUB.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Grace Hosts to
King and Queen Members.

The King and Queen Club was
entertained this week at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Grace, Is w.
Mulberry avenue. A very enjoyable
evening was spent. Card playing
and musical selections furnished
pleasing diversions. Refreshments
were served
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Luz
terwitz, Mr. and Mrs John Stauf-
fer, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Sem,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Grimm, Mr.
and Mrs. Laurence Grace, Miss Ha-
eel Wells, Miss Jean Stauffer, Miss
sylvia Grace, Robert Grace.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
HAVE WEEKEND GUESTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Burton II. Clark, of
E. Verona avenue, very pleasantly
entertained a number of guests at
their home over the weekend
Those enjoying their hospitality
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Whiting
and son Harry Jr., of South Sea
vile; Harry Amole and children
Harvey and Miss Elsie Amole, of
Atlantic City.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
ENTERTAIN GUESTS

Mr. and Irs. William Setterman,
of n. Seed street, entertained a
very EMO Bic family gathering at
their FcIn Sunday Their guests
included: VI. and Mrs. John D.
Mitchell, ISIS Edith Mitchell and
Miss Muir. j Mitchell. of Atlantic
City; Mr.. aad Mrs, Oscar Fritchie
and their twin sons, Carl and
Johnnie Fritchie of Mortified.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
COUNCIL TO MEET
AIlequippa Members to Gather in
Red Mems Hall Tonight.

Alleguippa Council. No. :, D. of
P. will meet tonight in Red Mems
hall at 8 O'Clock.
Captain Maybelle Conover re
quests all members OF the degree
team to be present as there will be
adoption. All candidates who have
made application for membership
in the council will please be pres
ent for adoption.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
LEGION WILL PLAY

The American Legion basketball
team will meet the Atlantic City
Electric company five on the court
in the Washington avenue gym
nasium Thursday night The Legion
team defeated the strong first
Baptist five on the losers court
Friday night by a close score, and
hope to continue their winning
streak
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
Source OF Quf7i7e

Cinchona or chinchona is the
name of the tree from the bark of
which is prepared the valuable
medicine called quinine. The tree
is q native of South America, grow
ing best on the moist eastern slope
of the Andes mountains. but it has
been successfully introduced into
India, Burma, Ceylon ard the West
indies. The bark of this tree is
called Peruvian bark. because it
was in Peru that the Spaniards
first learned of its medicinal proper
ties. 1t Is also known as cinchona
bark, and from it quinine is OBJ
tanned, which in the form of sui
phate Of quinine has a wide use in
the practice Of medicine.
Skirt, once a common noun, has
hppo,np a nero authorization
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
so CALLED 3. 3. TEAMS
ARE FORMED AT BAPTIST
Will Strive to Score Points by
Attending Church Y. P.
Meetings

Attending Church Y. p.
Meetings
The Young Peoples society of
the First Baptist Church has been
organized by the president, Stanley
Ball, into four groups or 50 called
basket ball teams. Each team is
known by a given name, as the fol
lowing, The Bears" The Tigers, -
The Wildcats and The Ele-
plants"
Mr. Ball will act in the capacity
of referee and John Baumgartel,
score keeper
The purpose Of the plan is to
stimulate an interest in church
work among the young people.
Each team will try for the high
est number of points and the two
losing teams must banquet the
winning teams at the close of the
contest, the date Of which will be
announced later.
Morning church attendance
counts points. appearing prompt
~ at Young Peoples service at
6.45 Sunday night counts points,
prayer offered in public meeting
will gain 2 points and an extern
poraneous speech will also add 2
points to the score.
The groups have been we'll di-
yided, active members as well as
inactive ones in each group.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01
BABY BOY ARRIVES

Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Russo, OF
Ga w. Merton Avenue, were visited
by the stork and presented with
a baby boy, the image of his father.
His mother was in serious con-
dition, but now is improving.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

Mrs. Clara Mag entertained al
dinner and cards over the week
end Mrs. Anna Landenberger, Mrs
E. Kreug, Mrs. Edwin Williams
Mrs. Emma Stone and DR.. and Mrs
Rice.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

Henry Ford watches Edith ebrce, eight studying her eadel
the opening of the school Sudbury, Mass Fords New
England village. This choo,ouse the
which Mary Sawyers little lam lof Mary and iie
Little Lamb fancy followed her The Detroit
factuer had moved from the original site Sterling, Mass
his Waysde Inn 1t bears maker The Reserve School,
1898, School District No. Sterling. Mass
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

Skirt, once a common noun, has
become a mere abbreyiation,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-02-01

This youthful model of box-pleate3
5elvet. with low waist line. is ideal
lor everyday wear. The white collar
and vest are of white grosgrain.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Popular Couple Are
United in Marriage

At one of the prettiest weddings
witnessed in cur city, Miss Lucy Will
liams became the bride of Mr.. Book
err Kirk Monday night at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
s. Golden, 498 Sherett st. Amid a
throng of edmiring friends the beau
tiful ring ceremony was performed
by Rev. Runyon. Preceding the cere-
mony. Miss Violet Hooker sang, az
Love You Truly" and Gust YOU.
Mendelsohnn's wedding march was
played by Mr.. Raymond Cage. The
bride entered on the arm of her
mother, Mrs. Golden, Miss Ruth Kirk
was maid of honor and little Ruby
Irene Kirk was ring bearer. Mr.. Ed
ward Watson was best man. A re-
ception followed at which over one
hundred guests attended. Mrs. Geo.
B. Hardin cut the ices and young
girls, friends of the bride, assisted
in serving. The gifts were many
and beautiful attesting the popular
ity of this young couple. The Port
land Enterprise extends hearty con-
gratulations and best wishes.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Pendleton, Oregon

Mr.. and Mrs. Whitlow entertained
with a party honoring the birth an
niversary of ]. Jackson. Forty-two
guests enjoyed the affair, who passed
the time at cards and dancing, dur
ing which refreshments were served.
Mrs. Riley passed through the city
this week en- route to California.
]. Jackson, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Whitlow, motored to Walla
Walla last Sunday.
Mrs. A. Overstreet is confined to
her home as the result of fall down
a stairway.
Mrs. M. Beck of Pocatello is house
guest of Mrs. A. f. Buckner.
Mrs. Nellie Coleman is the house
guest of Mrs. Lula Taylor.
H. Rigsby and Mrs. Davis, both
of Walla Walla, motored here and
during their stay were guests of
Mrs. Nav Jackson.
Mrs. L. A. Tolliver of Yakima is
here visiting her husband, the Rev.
Mr.. Tolliver, pastor of the A. M. E
Church.
Among visitors this week from
Walla Walla were Mr.. and Mrs. Nc.
Teer, B. Thomas, Mrs. Davis, Mrs.
c. Murphy, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Webb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, F. Rigsby and H.
Rigsby.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Yakima, Wash.
Mrs. Joha Woods, Reporter

James Claxon of Roslyn was here
last week to attend meeting of the
Commercial Club baseball commit
tee. During his stay he was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. johnson.
Marshall Hickman passed the
weekend at Toppenish visiting rela-
tives.
r. Burns of Spokane is here visit
ing his sister, Mrs. R. Perkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phil du Bots enter
tanned with a whist party at their
home last Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Cunningham
of HARDWOOD entertained with a din
ner last Sunday honoring the 80th
birth anniversary of Mother Banks,
Among out-of-town guests were Mrs
s. M. Ellison and A. ]. Braggs.
Little Roberta Johnson, Mrs. A.
p. Reynolds are improving; Mrs. T.
Spearman is convalescent, and Mrs
]. Hickman is confined to her home
Mrs. ]. l.. Booker is improving
after an operation on her eye.
Mrs. Georgia Harrison has addeC
late model permanent wave ma
chine to the equipment Of her beau
ty shop.
Miss Dora Evans of Ellensburl
passed the weekend here with Mrs
V. Evans.
Mrs. Belle Evans entertained a
dinner Tuesday honoring the S0tl
birth anniversary of her husband
B. Evans. Mr.. Evans was the recipi
ent of many beautiful gifts, anon,
them being a huge birthday cak
from Mead Post, G. A. r.
Herman Roberts is guest of hi
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Roberts
of East Selah.
The Self-Improvement Club he'll
its meeting Tuesday at the Dunba
Clubrooms, at which time the fol
lowing officers were elected: Mrs
Carrie Sims, president; Mrs. J.
Scott, vice president; Mrs. M. F. d
Bots, corresponding secretary; Mr.,
J. Woods, recording secretary, an
Mrs. l.. A. Branum, treasurer.
Mrs. George Cattlet was hostes
to the Mite Missionary Society las
Friday night.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Walla Walla, Wash.
W.. E. Cranshaw, reporter.

The Progressive Club held meet
ing Monday night at the A. M. e.
Zion Church and outlined their pro-
gram for the spring and summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. fMcTier, Miss
Murphy and Miss Davis and H. l..
Rigsby, B. A. Thomas and F. Rigsby
motored to Pendleton and attended
the birth anniversary party at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Jackson.
Mrs. L. Mitchell of Seattle is a
recent arrival and is employed at
the George Davis ranch.
Mrs. George Kenney is enjoying
the pleasures of a Chevrolet coupe,
presented by her husband.
J. ]. Baskins and Harry Rigsby
are reported i'll.
from Oakland, where she passed sew
eral weeks at the bedside of her
brother, Laverne Golf, whom she left
much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elec Bishop are re-
joicing over the arrival of a baby
February "a.
Mrs. S. r. Brown was hostess for
the meeting at her home last Thurs
day of the C. w. p. Club.
Mrs. J. Jackson of Pendleton
passed Tuesday here shopping.
The c. w. p. Club gave a baby
shower last Thursday for Mrs. A.
Bishop.
Harry Rigsby had narrow es-
cape from injury last week when his
auto was struck at the corner of
Fourth and Alder Street.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Toppenish, Wash.
Miss Ida Swan, Reporter

At business meeting of the First
Baptist Church, Rev. Samuel john
son was elected pastor. He will
preach the first and third Sundays
of each month. Sunday the pastor
preached at both services.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Williams of Yaki-
ma were visitors here at the home Of
Mrs. p. McBain.
Marshall Hickman of Yakima
spent the week end here at the home
Of G. Balm.
Reported i'll: r. Pollard, IT. Allen.
G. Vandyke, Mrs. M. Allen, and chill
dren.
Mrs. P. M. Balm passed several
days last week at Yakima as guest
Of her step-mother.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Juneau, Alaska
Mrs. NJ. Curtis. Exporter

Mrs. Vera Hunt was hostess for
the meeting of the tSelf-Improve-
ment Club last Sunday night at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Curtis.
The honored guest was Miss Marie
Richardson. After the business ses-
sion card games were enjoyed, at
which prizes were awarded Mrs.
Maggie Johnson, G. Curtis and J..
B. Robinson. The hostess served
delicious refreshments.
Miss Maggie Johnson beautifully
entertained at a dinner honoring
Miss Marie Richardson of Seattle.
Miss Lula Coleman and Miss Fran
ces Smith passed few days here
en- route to Cordova. During their
stay they were entertained with a
party by w. H. Collins.
Mrs. C. Curtis, reporter, has been
i'll several days.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
DR.. Thomas w. Turner
Scientist

America, the leading Catholic Pc
riodical of New York, has this to
saw of Thomas w. Turner. professor
of plant biology at Hampton Insti-
tute. HAMPTON, Va:
"Few of us realize that the lead
ing authority on certain types of
plant biology in this country Is a
Negro Catholic, DIR. Thomas w. Tur-
ner. a member of the faculty of
Hampton Institute, Virginia. DR..
Turner has been honored by the
American Association for the Ad-
vancerent of Science by his election
az a fellow of this distinguished
body in recognition of his contribu-
tons in the field of research. DR..
Turner is n member OF three sections
of the American Association, the
Botanical Society of America, the
American Phytopatholoeical Society
and the Potato Association of Amer
lea. He is engaged in research work
under all three sections. DR.. Turner
is a native of st. Mary's County,
MARYLAND, and received his educa-
ton from a kind-hearted Episcopal
han CLERGYMAN, altnougn ne was
Catholic bow. The doctor Is the
rresident of the National Catholic
Federation Of Colored People."
The headquarters of this organi-
zatior is ut Washirgton, d. c.. Will
liem Prater. ITO D Street N. W. II
aims to do in the Catholic group
what the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People
Is doing outside, only in different
manner suitable to the conditions
and in n Christian spirit Of loyalty
"a the church. This organization has
the approval of Archbishop Curlev of
Baltimore and the support of white
and colored Catholics and is fast
spreading among Catholic people Of
color,
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Bellingham, Wash.
w. E. Ellis, Reporter

Miss Gladys Leniar is leaving next
week for a visit at Portland.
Fred S. Harris will be initiated in
the third degree of Masonry next
Wednesday night at Mount Baker
Lodge.
Miss Hattie Jones has entered the
race for tulip queen for the festi-
val to be held here May 6 and z.
Joe Red of Sedro Woolley was a
visitor here this week.
Wallace Adams has moved to his
new home at 1406 d Street.
Reported ill: A. J. Brewer, con-
valescent; Mrs. G. w. Thompson,
convalescent; Mrs. William Wheat
en-, convalescent; Betty Mcdaniel,
confined to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randall of Spokane
passed a few days here, house guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Ellis.
Mrs. Mary Howard has moved to
Spokane.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Vernonia, Ore.

Services were held last Sunday at
the First Baptist church. The Sun
day school meeting was well attend
ed. A splendid paper was read by
Mrs. Maggie jefferson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bailey entertain
ed with turkey dinner last Sunday
honoring Mr.. and Mrs. t. Leggett.
Baseball managers of teams thru
out the Northwest are asked to write
G. w. Lcggett, manager of the VeN
nonia team, for games. Address box
4S2. Mrs. Wesley is confined to her
home bv illness.
Mr.. James Watts is suffering from
a broken finger.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Ellensburg, Wash.
Mrs. Mamie Robertson, Reporter

The Junior Missionary Society was
entertained last week by Marsietta
Tribble.
King Colman of Yakima was in
the city visiting his wife, who was ill.
Miss Dolores Bunly was i'll, but is
able to be at school again.
Mrs. Magines went to Yakima to
visit relatives.
Arthur Jamison passed a few days
in Yakima.
Mrs. Blanche Thornton went to
Roslyn last week on business.
Miss Doris Evans passed the week.
end at Yakima visiting her mother
and sister.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Spokane, Wash.
Mrs. Geo. E. Anderson, Reporter

Bethel A. NJ. Z. Church, the Rev.
c. b. Clements, pastor. = General
class was held Sunday morning, the
service being led by Brother Crutch-
field. The pastor spoke at the eve
ming services. The baby contest
sponsored by the Sunday school last
Friday night proved a success, the
affair netting SITS. The leaders
were Baby Gloria Johanna Stokes,
$50; Baby Peggy Gean Brown,
$2S.70; Baby Carl Maxcy, $26. The
sponsors for the affair thank the
public for its support.
Calvary Baptist Church, the Rev.
+. B. Reed, pastor.-Covenant meet
ing was held last Sunday and was
largely attended. The pastor spoke
at the evening services, during
which communion was held. The
B. Y. P. U. held an interesting meet
ing with the following program
Miss Viola Townsend. reading; Mrs.
w. Hagan, Mrs. f. B. Reed and w.
Collwell, trio; Emmett Reed, read
ing; Mrs. Edward Edmondson, vocal
selection.
Reported i'll: Little Robert John
son at the Deaconess Hospital; e.
Rivers at Sacred Heart Hospital;
Miss Lille Bass at st. Luke's Hos
pital; Mrs. S. H. Porter and Mrs.
T. S. Rodgers are confined to their
homes.
Mrs. Virgil Sexton was hostess to
the Mary B. Talbert Progressive
Club Friday afternoon at its regular
business session. After the session
the hostess served a two-course
luncheon. f.g
The membership committee of the
Afro-American Community house
met Friday night in a business ses-
sion and discussed plans to launch
drive for new members. They also
plan to have a series of debates.
]. w. Johnson of Seattle is house
guest of Mrs. r. B. Williams.
Keep Off Date: May 80, High
Jinks Club at Sexton Park.
Mrs. G. W. Smith was hostess Fri.
day afternoon to the We Should
Worry Card Club at her home
Prizes were awarded to Mrs. c.
Grubbs, first; Mrs. Vienna Jones
guest; Mrs. Jessie Walker, consola.
ton. After the games the hostes,
served dainty two-course luncheon
assisted by Mrs. w. M. Mash anc
Mrs. ]. Stores.
Mrs. Z. N. J. Sims was hostes,
Wednesday afternoon at her HON,
to the Pierian Club for its regular
business meeting, at which tint
plans were made for the annua
fashion show to be given April
After the business session the hos
tess served dainty Refreshments.
Mrs. o. Crutchfield was hostes
Wednesday afternoon at her hom
to the Bethel A. M. f. Missionar,
Society at its business meeting
The hostess served a two-cours
luncheon after the session.
The G.. U. o. of o. F. and House
hold of Ruth celebrated Peter Og
den's day with a splendid program
at their hall Monday night.
Miss Dorothy Yates was hostes
Friday night at her home to tn
$4,000 Club in its regular bushes
meeting. The Rev. E. B. Reed in
stalled the following officers: Mr..
Emma Henson, president; Mrs. d. l
Harril, vice president; Miss Doroth
Yates, secretary; William johnson
treasurer, and w. Bass, chaplain
March IS the club will give a BIO
luncheon at the home of Mrs. D.
Harril.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
Personals

Mrs. Greenup, who has been visit
ing our city from Vancouver, B. c..
for several weeks, returned to her
home last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
Greenup expresses her deepest APP
probation to the many friends in
Tacoma who entertained her and
made her stay here a most delightful
success.
Mrs. Edward H. Miller left the
city last Thursday for Helena, Mont,
where her nephew, Henry ]. Baker
Jr., age Is, is seriously i'll.
w. J. CASTOR was taken i'll last
Wednesday and his condition ha!
been critical since. Wednesday THU
week he was ordered to a hospital
Mrs. j. H. Corbin, Mrs. James 6l
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
A Modern Old Man

Recent Investigations of longevity
records has disclosed that probably
the Oldest man Of modern times was
"Old Parr" of England. Parr never
married until he was past 80 years
of age, when he took wife, settled
down and reared a son and daugh-
ter. He was 152 years of age when
ne died.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-03-11
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