The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-01-21
Club NeWs
'GLIMPSES
In DETROIT.S MIRROR

by SYLVIA PENN


r.ry flood tide is followed by an ebb tide After The
nt flood of social activities during the holidays the
~ tide has in but there is still enough going on So
nr 10 hold the attention and give us something TO tell
ner of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority is busy making
sns for the annual "Jabberwock" in February the To-
rNAACP is also tremendously active getting ready for
ssr bg Birthday BALI at the Mayfair ballroom Feb
"a Members of Nacirema club likewise making their
Mans for the annual play to be staged time in April
WITH these affairs in the offng, Deroters need have no
isub that the Motor City will soon be buzzng with So
al activity again But let's turn for the present to some
| dhe things which have already taken place
One of the very pleasant social affairs which han.
p during the past few days the surprise rendered
Dr. and Mrs A. G. Williams, at their home SOS E. Palmer
tuesday evening January IL. large group of members
Metropolitan Baptist church, headed by Mrs Ella Re
Beaey and Mrs. f. G.. McBroom gathered at the church
and then proceeded to the Williams residence on their
mission of surprise and cheer. After descending on Rev
and Mrs Williams the group began to unload and unwra
The many presents which they had brought among which
we're hryfve dollar set of china dishes coffee table
given by the choir fory-hve pounds of sugar various as
nrmntS of food and ten pairs of window shades donat
ed by Rev. Anderson. Both Rev. and Mrs Williams were
delightfully."- surprised that they were lost for ADEQUATE
words with which to express their thanks However they
DO sincerely thank all the members and friends who
we're responsible for this lovely shower
Another surprise-ths time surprise natal dav
party was that given by Mrs. Larence, January 49, in
honor her husbands birthday at the Larence residence
6S6 Garfield avenue. delicious luncheon and spicy
punch were served The home crowded with friends
who extended fluctuations to the honoree and everybody
present enjoyed the occasion in the highest But we are
going to let YOU in still another surprise
Saturday night, January Ia, a group Of young people
spent a delightful evening at the residence of Mr. and
Mrs Dudley Randall 295 Hendrie street The occason--a
surprise birthday party for Dudley Games and music were
enjoyed and sumpuous supper served
Yes and here's another surprise, which was done up
elaborate style costing the hosts around fortyye dol
lars so we told 1t surprise turkey dinner given
honor of Mrs Bessie Sellers, of 29l2 Sherman street
Sunday, January Is, following her recent return from
visit to Montgomery Ala The dinner was given by w M
Taylor and his sister Mrs. Marie Bell Gayor 1925 Nc
Dougal street The table beautifully decorated with
Mrs Sellers avorite flower gardenias while her favorte
beverage champagne. was also there in abundance
large turkey graced the table together with all that goes
WIN real turkey dinner Besides the honoree those pre-
SEM were Mr. and Mrs. General Hearne, Rev. and Mrs
DID, harrS James Gayor and his guest and d. Graham.
Out at the Carol Strickland's home, it's fine baby
Ooy VINO was born to them last Friday morning. Con-
Hauatons young friends. Mrs. Strickland before her
marriage Miss Sue Dunbar
- Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Miller Of E. Vernon highway,
VIII eave Tor the Sunny SouthssJanuary 26 to spend
month visiting relatives and friends in Newton Miss ST.
LOUIS Mo- and other cities
We've bad a veritable avalanche of snow during the
pa' lew days but James Cobb prominent local propre
Wi OF tne Cobbs Friendly Service stations made his get
SN% last thursday just in time to miss the Mr..
JUDD mas gone to Phoenix, Arizona for two months to
eupate from attack of sinus trouble but the Tribune
viii go TO him regularly to keep him informed of what is
sOng .n IN the Motor City during his absence
n mrs M l. HUMPHREYS, 1901 Orleans street, has had
yue spell OF illness, but here host of friends hoping
mat she will soon be recovered.
The Gamma Kappa Alpha sorority held their regular
meeting on January 10, at Ruby's Beauty university, on
Las, warren Mrs. Ralline Bbbs presided After
we business session. Officers for the year elect
W. as follows: Ruby Allen Trmble, PRESIDENT Marie
Vn wee president; Wnona Ayrea first vice president
" corresponding secretary; Teresa v Henry record
s secretary Villa Posey assisting secretary Essie Nc
S S treasurer Myrtle Whitman member of Board of
eors The next meeting of the sorority will be held at
we nome of Mrs. Alberta Griffin 1888 E. Forest
r. Inc Triangle club of St. Cyprians church, met last
evening at the home of Mrs Mabel Mosely 66O8
r r avenue They made plans for pre-Vaentine
ky TO be given Saturday, February IL, in the Guild
OF tne church. The remainder of the evening was
MI over TO the hostess who served delightful re-
past ne club will meet Tuesday, January "a
p on last Monday afternoon Misses Loretta jackson,
Mcclure, Dorothy Scott. and Loretta Mckee en-
ha"ed members of Les Rehcaet at luncheon at the
e Oh Loretta Jack/on. Eleven members attended, and
49, delicious menu served After luncheon short
r. s, ae was held during which time the group planned
tL Tor the spring and summer months Following,
Co. soup attended matinee performance at the Mlchl-
L neater Those present Roberta Mcclure, Doro-
gsL 'I Loretta Jackson, Loretta Mckee, Lily Byrdsong,
VIA fIlest Gertrude Campbell Irene Duncan, Mabe
Betty Cain, and Zelma Sykes All these young
tS are $chool marms, you know, and Loretta jackson
p brother and sister, Lowell Baker and Mrs Bernadine
thsi sunday evening" from to o'clock in honor OF
notner, Mrs. Bertha Baker Lanon, who was united
wsr itage TO Mr.. Lanton fortnight ago. The hosts
by Mrs Marion Ames Green. in receiving the
lee MISS Ethel Childs presided at the eggnog bowl