The tribune independent of Michigan. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1935, 1934-06-30
NORTH DETROIT
by Mrs. Josephine Boydcn
Lomax A. N. Z. Church


Sunday services were excellent
and featured the report OF the
delegates TO the conference, the
report being presented by John
,, Brown. He stated among other
things that more than $4,000 was
turned In. In less than FIVE minutes
making $500 Increase over last
year. He also told OF the inter-
esting report OF Dr. w. A. Black
wei, OF Lomax. which was read by
the Bishop. DR.. Blackwell was
sought by many large churches all
over the country, but he accepted
the recall TO Lomax. not for the
salary, but for the opportunity for
service.
After Mr.. Browns report, DR..
Blackwell preached short bur
stirring sermon from Luke 81. 40.
monishing the brethren TO get un-
derstanding.
DR.. and Mrs. Blackwell were not
Injured. when the automobile in
which they were riding was turned
over as a result OF a tire blowing
out. Evangelist Saunders, who was
also In the car. was slightly hurt.
but is able TO be at her regular
duties. She was reappointed at the
annual conference. az evangelist
ito the Detroit district.
Rev. w. p. Tarpley, pastor al
Green Grove Baptist Church
preached TO a large congregation
last Sunday. The church "a MAJ
Ing splendid progress.
Il Pleasant Grove Baptist, pastor
;. ed by Rev. j. l.. Newly, In sti
q going forward and 10 renderir
10 fine service In thte commute
The public IL invited TO atte..u II
services. Last Sunday. Rev. New
by preached q soul-stirring ser
: mon 10 a large audience. The choi
/. VIII give an interesting program
on July /. at which time leadinl
quartets and musicians will parti.
cipate. The Pastors Aid Club is
making fine progress.
Mt. Zion Baptist. under the pas
torate OF Rev. s. w. Simms, 10
growing spiritually and In MEM
bership. The pastor preached last
Sunday morning and evening, both
services being well Attended. A
rally is scheduled for the third
Sunday in August. at which time
each member Is asked TO pay ten
dollars. The S. S. will take part
In the rally.
The Imperial Social Club Is
planning to rent the Detroit Work
ers Hall. 1929 DeQuindre street.
Information about the club can be
obtained by calling at 1890 Nc
Lean avenue.
w. al. Wimberly, successful
wood and coal dealer, of Dawson
avenue, has returned from a trip
to Macon, TIA. He was accompani-
ed by his sister. Mrs. NJ. L. Davis,
and her daughter, who are resid-
ing at his home. 1906 Riopele.
Little Things In Life Is the
name of sewing club which was
organized by nine little girls, sew
eral months ago. one OF the men.
bers, Dorothy Cleveland, was hit
by an automobile recently. but II
convalescng The club meets ON
thursday afternoons. They recent
ly had picnic at Palmer Park
Dorothy Donaldson Is president
Nellie Hunt secretary.
Cosmopolitan baptist Onui.n,
1924 Dequindre, is renderinf tine
service in its community. The pas
tor Rev. NJ. Bolden, preached last
Sunday morning and evening.
Both sermons were Instructive and
impressive.
me many friends of W. r. Dick
son. 1884 h. DAWSON. are glad to
know he is able TO resume his
business duties after several
weeks OF illness.
Mrs. Lottie Lee. 1883 ST. Aubin,
has been confined to her home by
illness. for several days.
Rev. BENJAMIN +. Billingslea,
1908 Orleans, departed this life,
Sunday, June IL, at thte age of 70.
Surviving him are five children,
20 grandchildren, and enc great
grandchild. The funeral services
were at Russell Street Baptist
CuuINus Juuc 80
Mrs. Alta Henderson, wife OF
Horace Henderson, 10000 Greeley,
passed away At Herman Kefer
Hospital recently, after q prolong-
ed illness. She Is survived by her
husband and five children. The
funeral was held Wednesday June
20.
The Congenial Art Club, recent
ly organized by young ladies OF n.
Detroit. met June 10. at the home
of the president. Mrs. bstella
Grimes. Mrs. Lucinda Burress. vice
president. gave some interesting
and timely remarks. A "Trip
Around the World" will be given
by the club. June 80. All are invit-
ed. Members present at the last
meeting were; Mesdames Grimes
and Burres. and Misses Ophelia
Williams, Leola Richardson. Luz
ellie Moore, Mary Davis. Estella
Morant. Matte Robertson. Matte
Wright. Sallie Coleman, Cello De-
loney. Julia Cooper. Nettie Bryant.
Mrs. l.. Richardson.
Misses Evelyn and Doris Gibson.
1870 Goddard street, spent .