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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-04
WEST MEDFORD

w. MEDFORD, Mass, Feb. 2s-
Those people who braved Sundays
downpour were greatly rewarded by a
very inspiring service by Rev. John
F. Bailey of Shiloh who chose for his
text "The Conflict of the Ages" in
which he stressed Right VS.. wrong;
truth VS.. error; and good VS.. bad. The
Junior Choir impressed all with their
rendition of 81 couldn't hear nobody
pray" In the evening Shiloh had an
unusually large gathering. Rev.
Bailey preached very capably on "The
Zeal of the Early Church." A high
light of the evenings service was the
suspicious debut of the Senior Choir
who really sang the sweetest music
this side of Heaven. Mrs. Lena
Walker, organizer and director of this
choir, deserves great credit for an
other one of her brilliant church
achievements. You are cordially in
vited any Sunday evening to hear the
Senior Choir of Shiloh sing church
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CHELSEA CHATTER

Chelsea Cubs Baseball Team is plan
ming for a membership drive. Why
not join while the entry fee is small
The team expects to go places and do
great things this season.
Deacon Irving NJ, certainly enjoyed
himself on Feb. 10, 10, and 25th, and
we wonder if Hot Dog had as good a
time as the Deacon at the Lobster
Shell. Boys, why not go home on
Saturday nights? What is the trouble
DIT, don't they love you? &c, and
RS, are trailing one another these
days, while HID, justs sits behind
pianos and waits for T. H. We are
just biding our time until B. C. causes
S. L. to weep again. You'd better
watch your step Red or Alice will give
you the rope. AR, seems to fall off
of the big end for WK. And lastly,
let me ask CIV, why his famales are
rapping on certain doors on Walnut
Street at one or two am. Maybe he'll
say that l should have been in bed but
l hear all, see all, and tell some of it.
We are certainly sorry to hear of
the death of Lester Chandler early
this week. Our deepest sympathies
go out to his bereaved family.
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HARTFORD

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 81 -
Though the all day storm last Sunday
reduced the attendance at Bethel A.
ME. Church to rs or 100, the service
was very interesting and enthusiastic.
The pastor discussed "Water as an
Emblem of Grace, subject well suit
ed to the day. All seemed to enjoy the
sermon. The junior choir, Miss Kath-
ryn Barlow, director, sang very beaut-
fully. The Sunday School had fair
attendance. Many of the church mem
bers remained over. Robt. Wells, the
supt., was in charge and made fine
report of the meeting of the District
Superintendent held in Springfield,
Mass, on Feb. %. He said it was one
of the finest yet held. It was sponsored
by Miss lola Murray, of Springfield,
DIR. D. D. Davis of Stamford, Rev. J.
j. Jenkins of Providence. Among other
visitors were Mrs. Sampson Brooks of
New Bedford, Mass. Addresses were de-
liverd by Miss Murray, DR.. Davis, DR..
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JOSEPHINE BAKER

guests during the school vacation, the
Misses Frances and Maud Spaulding,
and the Misses Joyce and Ruby Rice,
all of Boston.
Miss Louise Cook of Boston was the
guest of relatives here last week.
Miss Alice Eastman of Anderson
st. has been i'll at her home.
Prize winners at the last Savoy
Whist Party were first, James Rice;
second, Oscar Mathews and consola-
ton, Mrs. Robbie Baud.
Numerous farewell parties are be-
ing given for Mrs. J. E. MCLEAN who
is leaving March l, for Washington,
d. G. On Thursday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Roberts gave birthday party
for her. Among those present were,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Deas, Mr.. and Mrs. Mathews, Kenneth
Matthews, Richard David, Walter
Garnett.
Mesdames, Julia Harris, Grace
Lowry, ]. C. Fisher, J. c. Smitz,
Emory Dodge, c. o. Durrant, Eunice
Cressey, Harold Hill,
The Misses Marguerite Fisher.
Lydia Hall, and Mary Bond.
A group of friends surprised Mrs.
Mary Rollins, of Congress St., on her
recent birthday and spent a very
pleasant evening.
David Dickson, Bowdoin sophomore,
was on the Deans List, as usual. All
AS for the semester are required of
Sophomores, and Mr.. Dickson was one
of the three to make the list.
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Eastern Ave. Baptist Church
Rev. l. I, Jackson PASTOR


The pastor spoke at both services,
his messages being very interesting
and timely. The Trustees held a spe-
cial business meeting Monday evening.
A large delegation attended the Wo-
mems Rally last Sunday at Metropoli-
tan Baptist Church, and heard the
very splendid sermon by DR.. ]. C.
Jackson on Human Ignorance" The
Usher Board met at the home of Mrs.
Clemens. Their weekly schedule will
be posted on the bulletin board. Sun
day afternoon, March u, the Fidelity
Class will hold a Silver Tea; a very
fine program has been arranged by the
committee, under the president, Mrs.
Esther HUMPHREYS. The public is cor
daily invited.-The Annual Educa-
tional and Scholarship Rally of the
State B.Y.P.U. will be Sunday after
noon and evening, March &c. The
subject for the essay contest will be
"Colored Youths Responsibility to His
Race" All high school students are
eligible to take part. In the evening
the guest speaker will be DR.. Rose
Butler Brown, pres. of the State
Teachers Association of Va.
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Iof dancing was furnished by an cleo
trac monograph and refreshments
We're enjoyed during intermission
: brockton's younger set was in tba
minority as most of the Gabbots,
guests hailed from Boston and snr-
rounding points. Among them: Rutbia
Hllllard with "My heart BELONGS to
Danny" Mann; Winnie GabroueI and
BOD Mallory who go together like ice
cream and cake; Josie Mann and
Franme Young, our 2:10 couple: at
tractlve Gwen Kilson who conferred
her charms on Rollie Bernard. Elsa
and Dick Mapp acting as chaperonas.
Dot Scott with Leroy Daniels Will
sister Janet was monopolized by ROGER
morris; the Outlaw sisters-Jean and
Juanita; Johnnie Dunning with his at
tractlve girl friend Helen: Marian
Gabrouel and Herbie Henry: Ida Rar-
Der with Prince Charming Moe Robin
son: Jadie Ridley, Chef Smith. Nelson
AMBUSH, Howard Mann, Josephine
Mann, Buster Terrence and others.
AT Lincoln Congl Sunday School the
past Sunday the victorious Reds in
the recent contest were entertained
by the losing Blues. A special pro- !
gram was presented with Mrs. Pearl !
Brooks blue Captain) in charge and |
refreshments were served. Don't !
forget the Sunday Schools third an
nual chicken dinner which will be /
served this Thursday evening, March
9Th, at the church from $50 to s nm
-. The past Sunday afternoon. Mrs
Janice Mapp Dingwall of Wellesley
was rendered family birthday party
at the home of the Jimmie Torrences.
With Mrs. Zylpha Mapp acting as hos
tess, other guests present were Alex
ander Mapp, James Terrence, Elsa and
Dick Mapp, Josephine Mapp, Francis
Young, petite Juanita Terrence and
oammie Dingwall and Henri Saint
lille of Waltham. Incidentally, Mr.,
st. Hille will be guest lecturer at
Messiah Baptist Church this Sunday
evening. Altho' he originally halls
from Haiti, Mrs. st. Hille has spent
many years in France and is now
studying medicine at Middlesex.
Mrs; Zylpha Mapp Terrence has been
confined at the Brockton Hospital for
the past week; others who are hospi-
-alized include Mrs. Grace Cornwall.
whose condition is serious; and Mrs.
Louise Johnson.
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Jenkins, Robert Wells of Hartford.
The ACE. League Supt., Rev. Jen-
kins, is planning a visit to the ACE.
Leagues of the District. Hartford
hopes to be included.
The Allen c. E. League met at 6 pm.
in charge of Mrs Orrie Travis, assist
ed by Miss Dorothy Kennedy as presi-
dent and Miss Marian Hendrick as
sec'y. The topic was discussed fully by
the members after which Mrs. Travis
opened her question box. Fifteen ques-
tions, all relating to the bible were
asked and answered. This feature has
been introduced by Mrs Travis and IS
proving very interesting, especially to
the young people Many of the young
folk are taking time to read their bibles
more that they may be able to answer
more questions. At the evening service
the pastor read the Beatitudes and COM
mented on each. This too was an in
novation and was well received. The
Bethel Chorus under the direction OF
Mr.. Wells presented a lenten program
at the South Methodist church in South
Main st. The program was given over
entirely to DR.. Hopes and the Bethel
choir. There were six groups of spirit
uals, two gospel hymns and one an
them, an address by DR.. Hopes, with
remarks by the pastor Of the church.
DR.. W. G. Judd. The offering was
turned over to Bethel Church to assist
in the rebuilding of the church. The
stewards, under the direction Of Rev.
jackson Ladder and Mr.. Esau Thomp-
son, assisted by the Stewardess Of the
church had a chicken dinner last Thurs
! day at the Independent Social Center
for the benefit vt the Stewards depart
ment. The affair was well attended and
was a success. DR.. Hopes returned to
his pulpit last Sunday after an absense
of two weeks during which time he az
tended the Educational Board OF the
A.M.E. Church in Waco, Texas ana
the Correctional Council in Dallas,
Texas. He also visited Southern Uni
versity at Baton Rouge, La, and Union
Bethel A.M.E. Church in New Orleans,
La. AT the latter he was guest speaker
at the morning service Sunday, teo'
18th. DR.. Hopes reported the meetings
at Waco and Dallas were well ATTENDED
and much enthusiasm is being mani,
Tested by church leaders in important
legislation at the next general confer
ence. No candidates were endorsed by
the Council for bishop or general ON,
GERS. The next meeting of the councn
will be held in Atlanta, Ga.
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hymns the way you love to hear them
sung.
West Medford was well represented
at the convention Washington's birth
day at Chelsea. Those who attended
were Mrs. Carrie Booker, Mrs. Lena
Walker, Alyce Rose, Anna Finley,
Arcel Lassiter, and Mr.. Cornelius
Finley.
Last Tuesday, a surprise party was
given in honor of that hard working.
brilliant young lady of Shiloh Baptist
Church, Miss Coral Yancey at the
home of Mrs. Lena Walker. She was
showered with many gifts. Keep up
the good work. Coral.
We all regret to hear that Mrs. Viii
liam Lewis has passed away. She had
been sick very long time. Our pro-
found sympathy goes out to those she
left behind.
Despite the inclement weather,
many attended B.Y.P.U. to hear Miss
Harriet Taylor speak very interest
lngly on Flowers in comparison with
human beings. Incidentally Russell
Stokes will speak Sunday, March 5, at
Shiloh on the subject 'What Crispus
Attacks means to the modern youth"
All are cordially welcomed to attend.
The Jolly Us, a dramatic club for
the younger folk organized by Mrs.
Ariel Lassiter, met at her house for
election of officers. They are Pres.
M. johnson, Sec. J. Fur, Treas. S.
Dixon. Other members are B. Thomp-
son, Harriet Coleman, Katherine
Brown, and c. Digger. There will
be meeting Thursday at the home
of Mrs. A. Lassiter.
"The Seven Dukes" now known as
the Dukes" met at the home of VIII
bur Allen. Election was held. Ray
Parham was elected president, Wilbur
Allen, treasurer and Russell Stokes,
secretary. After the meeting the boys
were surprised by the serving of a
dainty collation.. Read next weeks
Guardian" for the complete identity
of this secret organization.
Congratulations to Walter Sherwood
for capturing second place in the dash
at the annual State meet. The local
New England baseball champions, the
West Medford Cubs will soon embark
down the Harvard Playground (Sepia
Florida) for their spring training.
Mrs. Smith, in behalf of the Daffo-
dill Club wishes to thank all who helped
her make her Chitterling and Whist
Party a success. There were many
bridge and whist prizes. Bus. Parham
won first prize of whist which was an
eight pound shoulder donated by Mr.
Walker of the Big Bear; first bridge
prize went to Mary Canada, seven
quarts of milk donated by Hoods;
second prize in whist was won by A.
J. Derricot which was a beautiful five
pound fruit cake donated by one of
the chain stores. Richard Phillip won
| second bridge prize which was five
pounds of sugar. The whist BOBBY
prize went to Frank Booker. He also
won the cake that was ratified off.
Please send all news to Russell
Stokes, your new West Medford Re
! porter. Let's all cooperate and make
West Medford News the news of the
week
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PORTLAND
A. NJ. E. Y. CHURCH
Rev. ]. c. Taylor, Pastor

PORTLAND, Me-, Mar. Because
of sleet storm on Sunday there were
few out to church so the Rally will be
held next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Thomas of
A St., are entertaining Mr. Thomas
sister and niece, Mrs. Lula Ballard
and Miss Sarah Ballard of Chicago,
H., who are on their way to Columbia,
S. C. They are also the guests of
Mrs. Billiards. daughter, Mrs. Eugene
Cummings, (Thomasina Ballard,) of
Congress st. Among those entertain
ing for the visitors were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Eldridge Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Lowe and Mr.. and Mrs. George
X. Watts.
A Valentine party was given by the
"Smart Set" at 221 B st. Members
are the Misses Helen Williams, Elsie
Austen, Phyllis Richardson, Pauline
jackson, Alice Fisher, Ellen Cum
mings and Shirley Eastman. Guests
included Messrs. William Fisher, Will
liam Gaskill, Freeman Santos, Theo-
dore Lowdy, Earl Moody, Marshall
Santos. and Louis Wheatley Games
were played and the prize won by Earl
Moody. A buffet lunch was enjoyed
by all.
Mrs. Edward Richardson and son
Harold, spent several days as the
guests Of friends in Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. ROBBIE Baud had as
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CHELSEA
Peoples Church, 166 Pearl Street
Rev. Luther Marion Fuller

CHELSEA, Mass, Feb. 2S-On Sun
day, February 26th, the pastor
preached brief but inspiring sermon
entitled, abide With Me-" He pointed
out the nter-relationship ENJOYED
between God and mankind and the
closer relationship which man should
enjoy with man. After the sermon
the pastor presented a distinguished
leader in the A.ME. Church of New
England. Miss lola Murray, one of
the real brilliant and energetic heads
o. the Young Peoples Work in the
A.M.E. Church. Her subject was: ais
1T the Church-or, Is it Your" She
really went to town" (if | may be
permitted to use that very expressive
slang term) on her subject urging
that the pastorate demands more real
work of its best leaders; asserting that
the Colored Churches lag far behind
others In the progressive attitudes.
assuring us of the necessity of a more
liberal church which should be truly
social as we'll as a religious organi-
cation. Miss Murray was well sub
Stimulated by glittering array of
statistics.
On Sunday, March 9Th, there will be
very Special Meeting to commemor-
ate the Boston Massacre Day and
especially of Crispus Attacks. who.
as you know, was the first black man
to shed his blood in the American
Revolution.
As previously announced, DR.. Alfred
Z. Lane, formerly of Tufts College will
be the principle speaker at the evening
meeting at Peoples Church. Mr.,
George A. Paine, General Secretary of
the Chelsea Y.MC.A., and Mr.. Samuel
Pauline, former president of the Chel-
sea Chamber of Commerce, will give
brief addresses. Miss lola MURRAY has
also promised to attend as well as
several other persons of note and
prominence
In concluding this brief series. we
propose to suggest the way out-a
way which, though certainly no pana
cea in itself, is practically applicable
to this city. The patho-social and
pathological conditions briefly
sketched before, are greatly intensified
by the fact that the sections of Chelsea
housing most Colored families are of
definite sub-standard levels. Some of
the houses in Ward are disgraceful
dumps unfit for human habitation.
Government statistics prove that hous-
ing conditions directly affect the
health and happiness of families.
causing deaths from tuberculosis,
venereal diseases, juvenile delinquency,
crime, etc, out of all proportion to
the population ratio.
Well, what can be done about it?
There are two things which will di-
rectly guide improvements. First,
Become Civically Awake" Join such
progressive organizations as exist. If
there aren't any, organize one of your
own. Colored citizens of Chelsea have
been fooled too long by crooked poll
ticians who dose them with whisky in
order to secure their votes. We need
no more of the whisky Politicians"
Secondly, fall behind any move
ments such as social settlement houses
chelsea has one in the process of be-
ing formed) which will benefit your
children; help to give them the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-03-04
MAIDEN
Union Baptist Church
Rev. Willard L. Clayton, Pastor

MAIDEN, Mass, Feb. 28-"Unitv
of the Church" was the theme of the
pastors sermon on Sunday morning.
Rev. Mr.. Kelly of Gordon College was
the guest speaker at the evening SER
vice. Rev. Clayton addressed the Bro
therhood of the Robinson Methodist
Church at their nine o'clock meeting
in the morning. He also was the
guest speaker at the Maplewood
Methodist Church for the evening SER
vice. Mr.. Albert Randolph accom-
panied him as soloist. Mr.. Rudolph
Hewitt of New York and Miss Anita
Haynes of Mashpee were among the
worshippers on Sunday morning, the
guests of Mr.. James L. Smith. A gift
of money was given in memory of
Clifford A. Smith who passed away,
February &c, 1927, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert L. Smith of Everett. The
gift was donated to the Organ Fund.
Among those on the sick list is Mrs.
Mollie Jones who has been at the
Maiden Hospital. Mrs. Jones has re-
turned to her home, 35 Grape Street,
Maiden. Mrs. Jones of Is Bennett
ST., Everett, is now at home after a
short stay in the hospital. Mrs. Clay
ton and two children, Colyn and Car
lethia, who have been i'll, are improv-
ing.
Sunday, March IL, the Friendly
Circle of the church, Mrs. Grace Hunt,
president, will have charge of the
evening service at which time moving
pictures in health program will be
shown.
Mrs. F. L. Carrigton was one of the
speakers assisting in the World Day
of Prayer at the Centre Methodist
Church on Friday, the oath.
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DON'T FORGET
J. B. Johnson
Bmttpral 0AappI
AND
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A little cheaper and little better
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Tel. His. S15O-Night or Day Service
Member Virginia Club. Elks etc.
NOTARY PUBLIC

breaks" that their parents were
denied; keep them off the streets; and
lastly, keep their names off police
blotters. Citizens of Chelsea, "Rise
Up!" Demand your rightful place in
the SUM-"
Hello Folks, this is Leadpencil Red
dick starting his weekly broadcast and
saying that he hears distant BOOM
ing against part of the Chelsea News
because of some in Chelsea who are
really bad and worthless thus throw
ing the wrong reflection against some
of those who are really good. Well, if
it pleases you, let's forget about these
bad eggs" for while and endeavor
to give some advise on doing some
thing constructive such as building up
our Civic League, securing more in
terest In our proposed Social Settle
ment House, and try to interest more
people in our Adult Education Classes
which meet variety of interests and
opinions. Monday afternoons andi
evenings, at Summer Street, we have
classes in Singing and Choral Music"
and "Great Characters of the Bible"
Tuesday afternoons and evenings at
Al Arlington Street, Special Glasses
in Current Events" and Lectures
on Social, Political and Economic Sub
jects." Wednesday afternoons at 6
Summer Street, GLASSES in Vocal and
Instrumental Music;" Wednesday
evenings at A Walnut Street, "Dis-
cussion and Forum Groups" Thurs
day afternoons and evenings at Al
Arlington Street, "Bible Study" and
American History and Government.
From this program you can readily
see that we have quite a diversified
number of interests. Why not become
a member?
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BR0CKTON

BROCKTON, Mass, Feb. 28-The
in the past weeks holiday
festivities (among the younger set)
was the initial affair staged by the
"Gabbots" - an informal dancing
party at the West Side Club House.
The Gabbots are a newly-organized
deb quartet-of Winnie and Marian
Gabrouel. Dot and Janet Scott. Music
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The Forum A 464
Hears Mr.. Dabney

Before an almost record crowd for
its past season, the Community Forum
at 1854 Massachusetts Ave. presented
William S. Dabney, of the State Board
of Parole, in an interesting graphic talk
last Sunday.
The appearance by Mr.. Dabney was
the second of a series that he is making
under the sponsorship of the Press Club
of Boston, and was the climax of the
Forums Fall and Winter Program. The
body closed with this meeting, after
having presented more than two dozen
OF the prominent speakers.
Mr.. Dabney told the audience of the
ills of crime and Juvenile delinquency,
and pointed out the steps that any citi-
zen may take to help rehabilitate a pa
rolled former institution inmate. He
stressed the fact that the problem of
reseating the convict in society is the
problem of the public as much as that
of the parole officials. "You often read
of paroled men and women committing
crimes, Mr.. Dabney said, 'Hbut have
you ever read that from so to 90 per
cent of all paroled prisoners make
good when they are releasedW
An interesting question period fol.
lowed that was cut short only after the
Forum had run nearly an hour over
time.
The first of the series of talks was
given at the Messiah Baptist Church
in Brockton two weeks ago. The thirC
is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in
Maiden. An interesting program will
be given in conjunction with the Nal
den appearance of the parole official
and his talk will include many points
gathered on his recent conference with
President Roosevelt and other parole
officers from various states. Mr.. Dab.
ney was one of the only two colored
parole board members at the Presi-
dents conference.
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Elma Lewis to Give
Dramatic Recital

Tomorrow Sunday Boston's own
Elma Lewis, one of the youngest and
most talented opponents of dance and
drama will be presented in dramatic
recital Miss Lewis is no stranger to
those in and around Boston, for her
brilliant work has made her an out
standing personality in these fields.
Those who were present at Miss Lewis
last recital are eagerly awaiting this
presentation which promises to be even
more original and entertaining. Some
Of the most memorable numbers from
last years program are "The Death
Dish" and "The Case of Caroline. Miss
Lewis will be assisted by Harold Evans,
a gifted and accomplished pianist. This
recital will be held in st. Cypress Par
SITS, tomorrow afternoon, May 7, at
ish Hall, cor. fremont and Walpole
$3.50. Don't miss an entertaing after
noon.
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WOMEN'S SERVICE CLUB

As an example of cooperation and
harmony in useful service over long
period the Women's Service Club de-
serves special attention this week as
1t celebrates its twentieth anniversary.
Founded by the late Mrs. Mary E.
Wilson, its first president, the club
owns six-story building on one of
the best thoroughfares and now after
two decades of generous service in
behalf of the community the organi-
cation is in good financial condition
and enthusiastically carrying on it's
self-appointed work, under the leader
ship of the public spirited and capable
present president, Mrs. John B. Hall.
Its record shows that the needy and
the sick have been helped every year
with fuel, clothing, medicine and medi-
cal care, Thanksgiving and Christmas
baskets of food. There are education
al classes and Christmas parties for
children; and a considerable number
OF children are sent to summer camps.
Other activities are meetings and So
Gals by clubs, fraternities and sorori-
ties, classes in interior decoration and
a Sunday night forum conducted by
the young people. Out-of-town stu
dents In local colleges are accommo-
dated with lodgings.
1t is a general rallying center for
organizations dedicated to social and
civic improvement and the community
joins in congratulating the club upon
It's years of splendid usefulness.