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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Louise Allen.

a delightful surprise on her birthday
Sunday, December by a group Of
her fraternal associates in Peace
Temple and Florence Ames Temple,
in conjunction with her greatly
pleased husband
A delectable menu OF roast turkey
and all the trimmings. was sbun-
dainty served, climaxed by rare bev-
erages Of choice vintage. Appropriate
fluctuations were extended to the
charming and gracious honoree, and
congratulations TO her progressive
husband The affair was originated
by Mrs. Bertha Mecham, who was
ably assisted by Mrs Anna Garrett
and Mrs. Laura Rice. Mrs Carrie
Curtis was the vivacious toast
mistress.
After four hours OF much merri-
ment and hospitality, the following
group viewed the lovely gifts and
cards, presented their beautiful,
flowers and echoed sigh that sucr
beautiful occasion had ended: Mr.
and Mrs. Hosea Hubert, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Haywood CAN'T, Mr. and Mrs
Strain, Mrs. Flossie Micah. Mr.. snc
Mrs. Fred Barker, Mr.. and Mrs. W
Garrett, Mr.. and Mrs. Wynn. Mr.
and Mrs. Pryor. Mrs. Elizabeth
Moore, Mr. and Mrs, Thrash. Mrs
Matte Holmes. Mrs. Bessie Hop
kins. Mr. W. B. Gardner, Attorney
Lawrence F. Hayes, Mr.. and Mrs. ]
Moore, Mrs. Mamie Scrlbner and
others,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Potion
Art Club
Ho S t e S S

The North End Social and Art
club met in Is last session at the
home of the president Mrs M. L.
Gill Patton Of Goddard avenue With
Mrs. Matte Wade pre- ding.
Devotions featured the renditioc
of number by the Harmonizers,
group Of singers recently organized
by the club, conducted by Mrs, Ella
Reese, new member and orsanist OF
Macedonia Baptist church. Mrs
Julia Carter led beautifully in
prayer. sDevotions were followed
with a report from the Health and
Hygiene committee by Mrs. Pearl
Collins and remarks relative to the
Marian Anderson recital were made
by Mrs. Annie Cook. supported by
Mrs S. Liberia Woodfork.
Representatives from the recently
organized Junior Art group were
present and included Miss George
Hanson, chairman and two other Of
ficers. These girls will be entered
in the city and state declarations OF
Womens' clubs.
Present were Mesdames A. VIII
liam, r. Perry. E. Webb, B, Whitby,
P, Stokes, R. Brown, A. McCray, NJ.
Potts F. Heron, R Pitts, NJ. Han
son, l. Jones, A. Washington, E.
rivers Robinson and A. D. KIM
Bile. The meeting following a de-
lighdul repast to meet in its next
session at the home of Mrs. Wayne
Diggs Of Mack avenue.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
DECEMBER Y,
IS. named AS
GALA DAYS
Sales For Those Days Set
Aside To Aid Local
Shut-Ins

History will repeat itself in the
third annual Benefit Bazaar as be-
ing staged by the North End Youth
Council. December 1915 at the Ply
mouth Congregational church on
GARFIELD at Beaubien. Theodore
Smith, director, with Alma Smith
= and Elizabeth Enlow as co-workers.
z-5 History Of Bazaar
The idea Of the Bazaar began
when a group OF youth councillors
paid visits to various hospitals, and
found people making Christmas
cards, lamps, tables and clothing
but who had no way Of selling them
TO the outside public.
-Four Day Event
The benefit is 10 convene for
four days, during which time Wis
itors will be well entertained by
variety shows, musical pageant
featuring girls from six TO sixty,
the public will be able to buy their
families Christmas gifts such as
blankets, toys, wearing apparel, etc.
Each and every day will be rattle
day, as table lamp and other
things are to be given to the lucky
ticket holders.
The main event Of the entire
Bazaar will be a dance December
16. with fine girls orchestra
Make some person from the May
bury Sanitorium. Fairview Sani-
torium happy by attending and
purchasing your gifts.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
The American Beauty
Social And Art Club

The American Beauty Social and
Art club was entertained in Its last
meeting by Mrs. Lucille Hilton.
Business session was carried out aft
er the fashion of the informal while
the sewing on the dresses 10 be dis
tributed among younger girls at
Christmas progressed rapidly Plans
for the church program benefit
which will be sponsored by the
group at Ebenezer A.ME. church
were completed, the date for the
meeting set for December IA at
8 pm.
Guest Prize" was won by Mrs.
Breaker, club guest and Pep
talk given by the president, Mrs.
Mabel Smith. A delightful menu
followed the business session and
the meeting adjourned to meet in
its next session with Mrs. Leona
Jones Of 449 East Palmer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Town Hall At
Bethel League

What American Patriotism Means
To Me" will be the subjec; OF dis
cussion at the Big Town Hall meet
ing to be sponsored Sunday, Dec II
at $50 p, m, at Bethel A.ME church
under the direction OF the Allen
Christian Endeavor League, No. 2,
of which John Simmons is president.
Miss Jeannet WEIGH, chairman
of the Town Hall meeting, has an
nounced that dynamic and nforma-
tive youth speakers have oeen Sc
cured and will be announced next
week. All youth groups are asked
to cooperate and come out prepared
TO ask questions and contribute to
this meeting.
The first Of its kind to De spon-
sored in the city, it is expected that
large numbers Of young people
will participate.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Youth GROUPS Sponsor Third Annual Christmas Bazaar
Child Cast Stars In
Wolt Disney Fantasy

Phi Delta Kappa is extremely
pleased with the way the children
in the cast OF Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs" performed on
Friday and Saturday, They really
did justice to themselves and the
tireless, stupendous work of the tai
ented producers, Gladys and Gle
ment Mills.
Before capacity audiences at both
performances each child put all the
dramatic ability, talent and grace
he possessed to his part with the
zest and gusto OF professionals. Mary
Ann Clemon as Snow White" was
truly sweet and lovely, Her grace.
charm, aesthetic dancing and dra-
matte ability won for her a place
at the top OF the ladder. Prince
Florimond" will long be remember
ed for his delightful singing, Joya
Sheriff.. as jealous Queen Brango-
mar" was superb. Her role was
difficult one and she made the most
of il. Witch Hex" cleverlyl played
by Dawn Watson really created a
sensation. She cast a spell over the
audience. which tinged Of weird
witty. profoundly dramatic por-
trayal Of the spooky parsonage Of
folk lore-orchids TO you, Dawn.
The Seven Dwarfs' were most
effective IN their colorful costumes
and dwarf-like makeup including
the long white boards. They starred
"Hi-Ho" and the Washing Song"
featured by-wait DiSHey-1n- zeal
life these queer little men were
Burghart Taliaferro. Sylvester
Clarke, Walter Gray, Herbert Brant-
ley. Francis Soloman, Edward Ali,
and Lloyd Watson 1.-THE incorrigible
queen.
Sir Dandiprat Bombas in the per-
son of Julian Witherspoon was the
Jester Of the fascinating operetta;
and he drew many laugh.
Berthold the Huntsman who was
William Sheriff. Jr, was masterful
and dramatic, capably displaying the
emotions Of fear, anger, courage and
surprise to perfection.
The pretty maids OF honor, state
ly dukes and dutchesses, cute little
birds and animals of the forest,
added atmosphere TO the entertain
ing scenes which depicted the try
ing adventures OF Snow White Shir-
ley johnson and Sharoiynne Smith
were the darling birds and Thelma
Evans tapped herself into plenty OF
applause. Rachel Mutt startled the
on-lookers with her unusual aero
batic dancing while Rose Camp
bell gracefully demonstrated the
barefoot ballet
The costumes, scenery and light
ing effects were gorgeous. Millit
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
RUBY'S BEAUTY UNIVERSITY

Miss Ruby Allen Trimble, presi-
dent of Rubx,s- Beauty University
Of Hair and Beauty Culture is to
conduct the 500 award 10 students
offered by the school Three cash
wards will be given applicants en-
rolling at Ruby's Beauty university
before December 80. Since Novem-
Der Is, many applicants have shown
much enthusiasm in the course, due
to the fact that the wide knowledge
Of training in both the practical and
technical phases Of beauty culture is
displayed throughout at Ruby
The first award winner will re-
ceive $50 Interested readers may in
quire at the office any day except
Sunday, between y am. and pm.
Read the advertisement elsewhere
IN this paper.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

The admission is any form of canned
goods or foodstuff Peggy
Joyce, Dixie Brown and Ella Lee
are starring in the floor show
School will be out on the 18th of
December also.
OVER THEsNIRELESS
FROM MOREHOUSE: George
Strickland will be home for the
Christmas holidays and Betty
Luis is leaving for Cleveland the
Friday before school closes ..
Betty told me that she might bring
him back with her Woo and
Woo Lovely Bernice Hawkins
and Margaret Pearson from Wash
ington, D. c., will be here for
Christmas.
A big surprise for you Clos
ter Current is bringing his band
from West Virginia to Detroit on
Christmas Gloster really has
a topnotch outfit, too,
Guess what? Joe Neal is in
Tennessee with his one and only.
Joe says that he is really sorry
but he has a fine little friend.
CAFE SOCIETY
At the Larks, Joe Prather Helen
Biitard- Dorothy Miller, Groove
Coote, Ferdinand Penn. and Ken
Lewis, also Melba Grimes and Ed
die Donald and must say that they
composed an attractive party
sporting.
Also glimpsed Jumping Joe
Brown and Harry Rusan discussing
basketball tactics and slipping lager
Now for the SCOOP of the week:
This Saturday, the Senator's son
and one OF the prettier debs about
town will say Il do" before the
hitcher-upper b. Congratulations
to you both.
At the Carter lecture: Charlotte
Watts and Lloyd Bailer The
Cleague sisters, Eddie Graham and
Chuck Tinsley.
Well, I'll see you at the basket
ball game. Saturday I'm gone but
not for long. :. . Al Wallace, 268
Elliot Avenue, Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
The BRIGHT
LIGHTS
BY
r. G. SCHUSTER
U. S. National Automobile Club
446 Z. WARREN
TIE. l-0S84 g. 5

Are the lights on your car focus
sing properly? II not, have them
checked Immediately. You have
probably heard this tune sung be-
fore, but it can never be outsung.
because Of the important part It
plays in the operation OF car.
not only have reference TO the
headlights, but also the tail-light. Is
it in good working order? This is
most essential, especially at night,
when it is needed to give proper
warning to those behind you
Your headlights, it is needless TO
say, should al all times be function
ing properly. Sometimes. during the
day, you may have TO put them on,
il it happens to be foggy and skies
are gray. Not knowing when this
will be- it is best to be always pre-
pared in case of an emergency.
Is it necessary for me 10 say that
you should put on your strong.
bright lights only when needed. as
glaring lights often do more harm
than good. They will blind an on
coming driver and cause him TO go
off the road in getting out Of your
way, or else run right smack into
you, Would you want this to occur?
In experiencing the feeling OF try
ing TO pass someone approaching
you with glazing. binding lights,
what was your reaction? II you are
cursing man or woman, | can use
my own Imagination Don't you sup
pose the other fellow feels the same
way about facing these lights?
On a congested highway. il is not
expected that you turn on and off
your bright lights every time you
meet another car, but when the line
OF cars is long. l would suggest
keeping your dim lights on until you
have passed them, and then turn
on your brighter lights.
Bright lights are alright on Main
street or Broadway, but when it
comes to cars; put on your dim
mers. unless no cars are in sight,
The same goes for one-eyed Su-
san-meaning one headlight work
ing and the other not. 1t is against
the law to drive at night with just
one light on. See that the other
works too!
Enough for headlights!
Taillights, that are often neglect
ed, should be given just as much at
tention. When they fail TO function,
unless you can see the outline Of
the car in front, you are liable to
run into the rear of it, Or. if you
do not see it stop, the same thing
may happen.
Watch yoursl
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Scene
InPaSSing
By Al WALLACE
AROUND THE TOWN!

AROUND THE TOWN!
With the younger set At the
Jacksonian: discussing and prepsr-
ing their basketball plans, Theodore
Woodson, Willie Joe Benham, Will
bur Huges, Eugene Goodson and
George Jones, Marjorie and Charles
down Jacksonian way, chatting with
Charles Samples and Preston Pow
ell Eddie telling the boys
not 10 worry about Mrs Walker .
because il she came in, he would
be the one to accompany her out.
Glimpsed Carolyn Plummer. q.
Nancy Fisher and Betty Luis doing
some brisk shopping on Washington
boulevard Mrs. Leroy Hall
and Mrs. Walter D. Escoe. Mayfair
ing Tuesday eve.
Romping and jumping at the
Debs about Towns Sweater Swing
June Dickens, Jeanette Bland Cox
er, Ted Williams, Bill Luvsll, Rose
Marie Wallace, Bud Elkins, Betty
Bland, Ben and Jones, Margaret
Mccall, Marketable Bryant, and
loads of others
FACES ABOUT TOWN
Dorothy Daniels and Doris Brooks
twe-ef- the pFettieE -ds5S- about
town, lunching with Billy Hall and
Bassett Jones at the Jack
Loving Lloyd's ludicrous perform
ance at the Scroller-Lsmp basket
ball game Wilson Northcross
and Dora Anderson, sporting the
sots Willie Joe Benham,
former Southwestern basketball star
painting the town without his L.
Green Tubby Cain the word
magician, singing the praises of
Christine Smoot, with whom he has
finally got on some time with.
THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
OVER THE WEEK END: The
Sphinx and the Lamados will play
a game OF basketball at the Y.M.C.A.
Saturday night The public
is invited This is the second
game of the season The Poll
wags second annual charity party,
December IS at the Frogs club
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Church OF God

Sunday school opened at $3.50 un-
der the supervision of Samuel Ran
dels, superintendent. Morning serv-
ices followed at 1872 am, with
Elder D. P. Pahram delivering the
sermon from st. John 1927. One
member was added to the church
A young mems Bible class serv-
ices Will be held on Sunday after
noon at $50 pm. The H.Y P u.
service is now studying in the Sec
ond chapter of Romans.
The evening services consisted of
testifying with Elder VIM. Cromer
delivering the sermon.
The public is invited to attend
the Church Of God, Gratiot and
Joseph Csmpau avenue. Elder T.
D. McGhee, pastor; jamie Hair,
church scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Iowans Visit

Mrs. Lillian Edmunds, prominent
social worker of Des -Moinss, Iowa,
and her mother, Mrs Lula Hard
wick weFe- the guests of MF-sHd
Mrs. Peter Rudolph OF 2306 Madison
avenue last Wednesday evening.
Many forms Of entertainment were
enjoyed by the visitors, including
a tour Of the eity-The popular pair
left the city Sunday morning for
their hometown.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
House Guest

Walter L. Sampson OF Chicago,
Ill. was house guest last week OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. McKibbon of
Twenty-third street. Following the
holidays he returned to his home
by way Of the New York Central
Mercury,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
MISS ToLLMAN SINGS

NEW YORK CITY, Dec. 8-Mar-
jorie Follman, dramatic soprano,
appeared at Steinway concert hall
here December 6 in a program Of
difficult numbers, The program con-
cluded with spirituals by Burleigh
and Hall johnson. Frank Chatter
ton was accompanist.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

The South Central Recreation
committee Of which W. Ellis Stewart
is chairman will have its last regular
monthly meeting Of the current year
at Wabash Avenue YMC.A. on
Monday, Dec. 4 at 8 p. m.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
LEGAL NOTICE
JAMES T. BERGEN
Attorney and Counsellor
at Law
FOB Hammond Building
STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
IN CHANCERY

MAUDE HUNT, Plaintiff
VS.. No. 2o30s0
WESLEY HUNT. Defendant
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
1t appearing from the affidavit
on file that the defendant. Wesley
Hunt, is not a resident of the State
of Michigan but that he lives and
last resided at $500 Park avenue,
Nashville, Tenn.
1t is Ordered that the said Wes-
ley Hunt cause his appearance to
be entered in the above entitled
cause on or before three months
from the date OF this order or said
Bill OF Complaint will be taken as
confessed aud it is further Ordered
that a copy of this order be pub
lished according to law and copy
sent by registered mail TO the said
defendant at least twenty days be-
fore the time prescribed for his
VINCENT NJ. BRENNAN
Circuit Judge
Dated October ?, 1889
A True Copy
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
LEGAL NOTICE
Roxborough 6 Tsliafeuo,
Attorneys at law,
1896 Brush Street,
Detroit, Mich.
STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
IN CHANCERY
EDDIE NAE JOHNSON

EDDIE NAE JOHNSON
Plaintiff
VS.. No 1885
LEON JOHNSON, Defendant
At session OF said Court held at
the Court House in the city Of
Detroit. in said county. on the llth
day Of October, A. d, 1852
Present: The Hon.
VINCENT NJ. BRENNAN.
Circuit Judge
In this cause. it appearing by
affidavit on file that the defendant,
Leon Johnson. cannot be served
by process issued ont Of this court
as he is not a resident Of the stair
Of Michigan. and that he resides
in the city OF Cincinnati, state OF
Ohio: ~
On motion OF Roxborough and
Taliaferro, attorneyssfor the plain
tiff.
IT is ORDERED that the de-
PENDANT, Leon Johnson, appear and
answer the bill Of complaint filed
in this cause, within three months
from the date Of this order, or that
said bill will be taken as confessed,
and that this order e published
n the Michigan Chronicle and
served, according TO law.
VINCENT NJ. BRENNAN,
Circuit Judge
A True Copy -
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

In this cause, it appearing to the
court by affidavit hereto attached.
that chancery summons has been
issued out and undeE the seal of
this Court. for the appearance Of
the defendant, and that the same
could not be served on or before he
return day thereof, for the reason
that said defendant being a resi-.
dent OF the City OF Detroit, County
Of Wayne and State of Michigan
was concealed therein. and said
chanccry summons has been re-
turned with the certificate thereon
endorsed. showing that after dill
gent search and inquiry. said de
PENDANT could not be served in said
State OF Michigan, on or before the
re'urr day thereof
On motion Of RoXborough and
Talaferro. ATTORNEYS for the
Plaintiff.
IT is ORDERED that said
Sterling Mckinney. cause his ap-
pcarancc to be entered in this
court. within three months from
the date OF this order, aud in case
OF his appearance. he cause his
answer to the plaintiffs bill Of COM
plant to be filed, and a copy there
Of to he served upon the attorneys
for the plaintiff within 20 davs
after service upon him OF copy OF
said bill, and notice of this order
and that in default thereof the said
bill be taken as confessed by the
said defendant.
1T is FURTHER ORDERED
that a copy of this order be pub
lished in the Michigan Chronicle
and served, according to law.
HARRY B. KETDAN
Circuit Judge
A True Copy
CASPAR ]. LINGEMAN. Clerk
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09
Miss Lula Dial Is
Guest At Dinner

Miss Lula Dial Of New York City
was the dinner guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lue!uS- BskeF-ef- street
last Thursday evening A delight
ful menu was served to Mr.. and Mrs
Hancock. Mrs. John Baker. Mrs
Louise Allen.
Miss Dial, recently returned from
South America, was also an honor
guest at the dance recently given by
the La Men Sha Longs club at the
Mayfair ballroom,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

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prApI rErTu Defendant
- ~ -
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
At session of said court, held
in the Court House, in the County
Building in the city of Detroit, in
the County OF WAYNE. and state
OF Michigan on the 5st day Of
October. A. D.. 1859.
Present, the Hon. Theodore ].
Richter, Circuit Judge
1t appearing from AFFIDAVIT on
file that the Defendant, Pearl Keith
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

EDDIE SILVERS, Plaintiff
vs.. No. 29425s
HELEN s1LVERS, Defendant
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
At a session Of the said court held
in the Court House in the County
Building, City OF Detroit Wayne
County, Michigan, on the 10th day
OF November, AID, 1859.
Present; Hon.
DEWITT H. MERRIAM
Circuit Judge
M HIS e.+tiSi-.T. II appearing
by affidavit on file. that the de-
PENDANT, Helen Silvcrs. is not a res
ideht OF the State OF Michigan. nor
does she reside anywhere in said
State. but that the said Defendant
is a resident oil. the State OF Mis-.
souri,, and that she does reside in
the City Of Kansas City in said
State, and that the last known ad-
dress OF the Defendant in city was
1900 East Sixteenth street, Kansas
CITY Missouri. Jackson County.
on MOTION OF Hamilton Jun
ior attorney for the Plaintiff. IT
Is ORDERED that the defendant
Helen Silvers. appear and an, wer
the Bill OF Complaint herein filed
against her in this cause within
three 80 months from the date Of
this Order. or said Bill of COM
plant will be taken as confessed
against her.
IT is FURTHER ORDERED
that copy of this Order be pub
lished in some newspaper printed.
published or circulated in this
County as is required by law and
that a copy OF this Order be mailed
to the said Defendant at her last
known address by registered mail,
and that a Return Receipt be de-
manded therefor.
DEWITT II. MERRIAM
Circuit Judge
D. DeVOGETAIR, Deputy Clerk
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-12-09

VS.. Noe29l0a5
ROSIE GREEN. Defendant
At session of the said Court
held at the Wayne County Couit
House in the City OF Detroit, on
the 18th day OF November, AID,
1870
Present: Hon.
DEWITT II. MERRIAM
Circuit Judge
1t satisfactorily appearing by af-
fidavit hereto attached that the de-
PENDANT, Rosie Green, is not resi-
dent of the State OF Michigan, but
that her last known address IS,
St. Louis, Mo.
ON MOTION OF WILLIAM
A. BERRY, attorney for the plain
tiff. IT is ORDERED that the
aforesaid defendant, Rosie Green,
enter her appearance in the above
entitled cause within three months
from the date hereof, or the said
Bill Of Complaint filed herein will
be taken as confessed against her,
and
ON LIKE MOTION IT Is
ORDERED that the order be pub
lishcd according to law or copy
thereof be sent to the defendant
at her last known address by reg.
istcrcd mail.
Dewitt II. MERRIAM
Circuit Judge