The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-11-23
NEWS


The marriage OF Miss Lorraine
Curtley. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
Judson Curtley and George Bur-
den. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Burden was solemnized Nov. 2 at
1880 pm. at the home OF the brides
mother. The Rev. M. Toomey OF
Zion Baptist church officiated.
The bride wore a gown OF beau
tiful white satin with long sweep
ing trail. She carried an elaborate
bouquet OF pale pink roses and
white chrysanthemums.
Mrs. Marge Hendrick. sister OF
bridegroom was matron OF honor.
She wore a pale blue dress trim
med in dark blue velvet. Miss Irene
Burden. maid OF honor. and sister
OF the bridegroom. wore white net
over white satin trimmed with old
rose velvet.
Clarence Burden. brother OF the
groom and Raymond Farmer, of
Midland, we're best men.
Mrs. Armelda Worthy sang Il
Love You Truly" before the we'd
ding ceremony. Mrs. NJ. Toomey
played the wedding march.
The reception followed. over $50
guests filled the rooms decorated
so beautifully In colors OF blue,
pink and white with a background
OF large palms. Many lovely and
useful gifts we're received.
The newlyweds are at home 10
their many friends at 2506 Reeds
street.
yAACP
The NAACP Youth Council held
it's election recently. Miss Mar
garet Haithco was elected presi-
dent; Miss Bernice Johnson, vice
president and chairman OF public
ity; Miss Lavinia Osborne. secre-
tary; Mrs. Inez Powell. treasurer:
William Powell. chairman OF Ad-
visory board; Claude Ware, chair
man OF Scholarship fund.
Among the very interesting sug-
gestions made by the president was
to place on program one person
each month who would present
some feature concerning his or her
hobby.
Claude Ware, brilliant literary
student volunteered to review ma
tive Son" at the next meeting.
Bernice Johnson is club reporter.
Zion Baptist
Pastor Toomey delivered a splen-
did message at the morning serv-
ice last Sunday. The revival clos
ed Sunday evening. Last Friday
evening four young people united
with the church and became candi-
dates for baptism. The Rev. f. L.
Todd conducted the revival.
The rally will close Sunday. Nov.
"a.
The Sunday school and BTU are
making plans for a grand Christ
mas program.
Bethel AME
Been With Cod was the theme
Of the Sunday morning discourse
by the pastor. Communion was adj
minlstered and the stewards were
fellowshipped for the ensuing year.
DR.. Rhonenee and Or. l.. / Law
renee and choir. OF Flint. worship
ped at Bethel in the afternoon.
James Hardiman was fatally in
jured recently when his auto coll
lided with a train. Mrs. Hardiman
and daughter sustained serious in
juries. They are all members OF
Bethel AME.
A series Of bridal showers were
given recently for Miss Lavinia
Osborne. popular member OF the
younger set, who will be married
TO Garvin Saunders Thanksgiving
evening.
A special song service was pre-
sented by singers OF Flint. Mich.
the Mt. olive choir and Mrs. L. r.
Brlsco. soloist. Miss Richardson.
of Florida. was guest on the pro-
gram.
The second IN series OF educa-
tional programs was presented by
the BYPU.
The Sunday school period was
very lively as they launched their
drive for Christmas funds.
The Trustee rally which ended
last Sunday was a success.