The guardian., 1941-01-18
WEST MEDFORD

WEST MEDFORD, Mass, Jan. IA
Last Sunday, Rev. j. Frederick Bailey
preached very inspiringly to a we'll
attended Shiloh congregation on the
subject "He Refused to Go In" For
the first time the Shiloh Junior Choir
lived up to its full reputation as the
sweetest group of singers in Greater
Boston by really rendering the type of
splrituals that your grandparents
boast of loving. William Booker com
pletely stole the limelight by his solos.
both with the choir and the quintet of
boys that really sang fine. In the
afternoon a busload of Shiloh wor-
shippers journeyed to the annual "Fel-
lowship Service" held at the Clifton
dale, Saugus Church where Rev. G.
Scott was the guest speaker. At $50
pm. the B.Y.P.U. held the first meet
ing of the year when a lively discus
sion was held on care the Days of
Chivalry Over?" Four Youths namely,
Ariel Lassiter, Estelle Robinson,
Joseph Parham, and Charles Booker.
presented fine talks on the subject.
Needless to say the girls won. Prov
ing that days of the gallant knight
cry were over. Visitors were Mr.. and
Mrs. James Jones of Boston and
Gloria Robinson of Wellesley At the
evening services our pastor preached
on christian Heroes" Next Sunday
at $50 pm. the Shiloh B.Y.P.U. will
hold "Race History Night" in which
many of the Youth will take an active
part in telling of biographies of i'm
portant names in the colored world.
All are cordially welcomed to attend.
Thursday, Jan. %, Turkey Supper"
will be given by the church for the
benefit of an "Organ Fund" Tickets
for this worthy affair are being sold by
various members of Shiloh and when
you are approached by them, don't
refuse them, because by doing so, you
will miss one of the best suppers that
you ever tasted. Tickets are sixty
five cents per person or one dollar and
twenty-five cents a couple. Remem-
Der the date, Jan. % and the time six
until-Sunday, Jan. 26 will be annual
B.Y.P.U. youth Mite" in which a
well known guest speaker with a gal
aXy of talent is scheduled. Watch for
the official announcement of this
youthful endeavor.-At this time this
column wishes to call to the attention
OF all the wonderful church bulletins
that are passed out by the ushers at
the services which tell of the church
events. May it be also called to your
attention of the new church sign on
the lawn of Shiloh. The lad RESPONSE
bic for this notable work is none other
than young Arthur Lassiter who de-
serves a vote of thanks.
Social
Last Thursday before a goodlv
number the Lend-a-Hand Club pre-
sented the hilarious "John Simkin's
Album" living picture drama which
brought back the days of the CAV
nlneties. Yes those were the davs
that the ladies glided along in hoop
skirts and the men sported mustaches
and high torturing collars. Those that
drew top applause were Mesdames
Lena Walker, Helen Lightfoot, Doro-
thy Rhone, Kay Jasper, and Dorothy
Parham, while the men were Harry
Coleman, Perly Smith, and Lloyd Par
ham. Susie Jones was portrayed bv
June Duckett who supplied the piano
selections The Carolers and the
Clarke sisters shared the singing spot
light. The reader who so gayly intro
duced those lovable characters was
Mrs. +. Lovelace. In all the affair was
bowling successful the past few
weeks the sick list of our Community
has mounted steadily to an ALARMING
rate due to the unpredictable state Of
the weather. At this time however if
is safe to say that most of he people
sick are practically on the road to
recovery, but still utmost caution
must be exercised by all. 1t is best
for you to stay out of crowded places
and at the first sign of cough, Take
care of it. If it becomes worse see
your doctor at once. Remember the
Old adage. can Ounce of Prevention
is worth a Pound of Cure"
Clubbing Along with res.
Last Wednesday, Jan. 8. the DaffodiI
Club met at the home of Mrs. H. Las