The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1941-01-04
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100 PROMINENT
IN ATTENDANCE.
Elks' Rest Is Scene OF
q Affair

Clarence Davenport. cadet, De-
troits contribution to West Point
Military academy, was the guest OF
honor at banquet and reception
last Saturday evening The affair,
held in the auditorium Of Motor
City lodge 225 East Forest avenue.
was an impressive demonstration
paid 10 a young Negro. a product
OF the public schools Of Detroit
and the University OF Detroit. by
committees OF the educational di-
visions OF Motor City lodge, No.
e62: Emma v. Kelley Temple No.
$50. Detroit; Golden Gate lodge
No. ga and Grace Alma Temple
No. SIS. Inkster, Mich These or
CARNATIONS are affiliated with the
local branches Of the l. B. P. o.
E Of W.
Nearly 100 persons, among them
some OF Detroits prominent mem
bers OF bench and bar; and those
identified with the industrial
educational and political activities
OF this city all Of whom came in
late to personally meet young Dav-
export. who looked trim and natty
IN his uniform OF light blue so
familiar TO those who have seen
West Point cadets the future officers
OF the United States army.
l. c -Blount- Great Lakes insnr-
ance company. and president of Ma
tional Negro Insurance association.
presented Cadet Davenport TO din
ers and audience
The National Anthem. played by
Elizabeth Holden Woodley, a mem
Der OF Detroit Musicians associa-
ton. was sung by an attentive au-
dience who stood singing with great
feeling our country's song. Fol-
lowing this the Rev Horace White.
pastor OF Plymouth Congregational
church and a representative-elect
first district OF state. delivered the
Invocation
Honoree Speaks Briefly
Cadet Davenport spoke briefly
He expressed much feeling in his
short talk and stated that he was
deeply appreciative of the honor
being paid him by members Of the
educational committee of Colored
Flks Of Detroit and Inkster
Edward H. williams, Wayne coun-
~ auditor, presented to Davenport
on behalf OF the committee, beau
tiful military set of brushes and ac-
cessories which go with them. Mr.
williams presentation address was
OF such impressiveness that many
there beside him at the guest table.
were greatly affected by the things
he touched upon as to the signifi-
canoe Of Cadet Davenports being
a member Of the student body Of
ore Of the worlds geatest military
schools.
Honor Guests
Seated at the guest table were
the honoree Cadet Davenport l.
c. Blount, Edward H Williams, the
mother and father Of our cadet
Mr. and Mrs Davenport; and his
younger brother and sister: Dan
Ben Lenenberg. George D Dinge-
man. Judge Ira W Jayne. Brazil
J Bryant. Mrs. Carrie Curtis and
Mrs Fred Hart Williams.
kilograms of regret for inability
70 attend banquet and extending fe-
licitations to young Davenport were
read from: Judge Guy Merriam
Wayne circuit bench; Judge Clyde
Webster. Circuit court; Common
please Judge Eugene Sharp
Among those seated at tables
were seen: DR.. Ira ]. Whitby, a fra
terni'y brother OF young Daven-
port: Mr.. and Mrs Roger Woodley
Ulysses Boykin Mr. and Mrs
George Wilson, -Inkster, Mich Mr.
Chester Adams. Inkster; Mr. and
Mrs. Lake Noble. Max Walker. sgd
ney Barthwell also a fraternity
brother OF the honoree; Dr. James
McClendon, Mr. and Mrs Tyson,
the latter a sister Of Davenport;
Lieut.. W. S. Williams, Mrs. Voncel-
IA Steen, Mrs, Velma Smith, Charles
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs Mckinley Dick
ems. Mr.. and Mrs R. Murphy, Mrs
Rosa Bolden. Inkster. Mich: Mr..