The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1941-06-13
YAKIMA
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By Parker Harris
Funeral Rites For
John McVeay
By Parker Harris


Veay We're conducted by the Rev.
II. c. Patterson. McVeay was born
in Virginia and lived in Yakima
Valley for % years. He died in
Yakima Valley hospital where he
had been confined for a long time.
He is survived by a widow, Mrs.
Viva B. McVeay.
Mrs. Beatrice Corbin who has
been visiting her two sons and
daughter-in-law in Milwaukee, re-
turned home last Saturday She
reports a splendid trip and vaca-
| ton.
The Grand Lecturer of the o. E.
S., Mrs. Paries of Portland, Ore,
gave a very interesting lecture
to the Neoma chapter of o. E. S.
She is house guest of Mrs. David
Bradford.
Miss Gladys Collins was given
birthday party last Saturday ev-
ening. She was entertained with
a breakfast by Mrs Donald Sim
mons. She received many gifts
a beautiful watch and sparkling
champagne from Mr. Ivan Gillary
and many other friends.
Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Lucas of
Mt. Hope Baptist church left for
jefferson, Texas, for a months va
cation.
The Rev. H. c. Patterson spoke
from the text, Lord, we know
not whittier thou goest, and how
can we know the way?" Jesus
said, 81 am the way, the truth and
the inexhaustible life
Mrs. Irene Clements, the wife
of the presiding elder, and their
young son, Charles B. Jr., were
guests at the A. M. E. morning
service. Mrs. Seleta Washington
and young daughter of Boise, Ida
no and Mrs. Alice Woodson were
also guests.
Congratulations to Mr.. John Bell
on completing his high school
course came from the A. M. e.
church.
Last Friday night, Mrs. Della
Woods entertained the members OF
the missionary society. A record
breaking crowd was present in
Guiding many out OF town guests
from Eilensburg and Spokane. The
Junior group entertained with a
program of songs and recitations
after short business session.
The TRY Y" girls of which Miss
Catherine Waggener is member,
gave a well attended graduation
ball at the Y. w. C. A. last Sat
urday evening. Miss Waggener
wore a white lace formal and a
becoming upswing hairdo. She was
rated as one of the smartest dress
ed ladies at the affair. Mr.. Light
ming" Harris was her guest.
Mrs. Seleta Washington and her
daughter, both of Boise, Idaho, ar
rived last Thursday to witness the
graduation of her son, John, from
the Cowiche high school. Miss
Elizabeth Washington plans to
spend her vacation here.
Last Thursday night the MEM
bers of the win My Chum Club"
displayed their Thespian ability by
presenting the one act comedy,
AUNT Adelines Heir" Members
of the cast included Miss Teddy
Hammock, Miss Hattie Davis,
Miss Opal Taylor and Mesdames
Davis, Mcintosh and Carter. Spe-
cial mention goes to Mrs. Davis as
she played the part of a young
man. In the course of the play,
disguised herself as an old lady,
pitching her voice at different lev
els to portray the different char
acters. A request has been made
to repeat the play.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrie entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lucas at din
ner last Tuesday evening in their
home.
Mrs. c. B. Clemens and her son
were the house guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Woods during the week
end. Mrs. Clemens resides in Spo-
kane.
Mrs. Dollie Paries of Portland,
Oregon, was house guest of Mrs
E. M. Houston. Both attended the
church social last Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary Cunningham arrang-
ed a fine program for the church
social last Wednesday evening
Special artist was Mr. Rodgers
Elliott of Yakima Valley Jr. Col.
lege. After the program, lunch.
con was served in the lower tenn.