Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1942-05-01
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c. M f. CLUB The club met al the home of Mrs Net
tie Printer in recent meeting which was social one
There was call meeting, with the president presiding
ON Tuesday night April % at the home of Mrs Hattie
Merton, 1912 Pulaski ST., a large number of members
was present Mrs Maude Wilson is president and Mrs
Ruth McMath reporter.
"Wednesday, April o. 800 p m, the Cavaliers, their
wives sWeethearts and guests gathered at the beautiful
home Of Mr. and Mrs Hosea Wilson, l7l8 Wolfe Street,
to join in surprise birthday party given in honor of Mr.
Wilson by his lovely wife At the stroke of quarter
past nine, Hosea returned from fake errand and if
from out of nowhere the lovely recorded orchestral
strains of Happy Birthday to You Suddenly the dark
ened living room became flooded with crystal clear light
and Hosea, to his supsse was greeted by the many UNI
expected guests who were seated and standing midst
fusion of beautiful blue, white and yellow Dutch iris and
yellow sweet heart roses Like little Cinderella, Hosea
looked down at his clothes for he caught the spot
in his gardeners "togs and broke down in tears, but
they soon vanished if kid Iappyfelow' there
reeiting his we'll known lines, And the night shall be
filled with swing and the that terminate the day
snail snatch tents like Japs and like creased lightning
zip away" For at the click of a switch and push of
button the filled with oseas favorite melody
Glen Mlers I'm the Mood and again he became the
smiling and fun loving Hosea that all know Everything
moved along as if by magic for suddenly in the middle
of the appeared the cocktail table presided by
the connosseur of spirits, Booker Rhnehar Souvenir
hats by all and to the latest recorded hit tunes
of the day, dancers swayed to and fro Those in
serious mood enjoyed whist and bridge As the evening
and king joy ruled supreme ALL everyone
seated the music hushed if in the still of
the night and twoeight minute games of progressive
Resale Peterson and Mr. Oscar Perry Glasses of inn
ported Burgundy wine raised and congratulations
and many happy returns of the day wished our
honored member. Everyone seated to enjoy de-
lcious plate prepared by the lovely hostess Rena The
beautifully decorated birthday cake adorned with several
small candles and wofoot candle in the center
cut by Hosea for each guest BY the way, little man.
you Didn't say how old you We're, it business
know?
At quarter before midnight, gifts were brought in
and each opened and the accompanying card read
kiss of appreciation planted upon the cheek of each
lady sweet and fair by Handsome" Hosea One would
have thought that Jimmy Dorseys orchestra was there
playing "Gleen eyes, What each lady brought with
her certainly turned around the glls."
Those present to honor Handsome Hosea were Mr.
and Mrs Robert Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs Searcy McGrud-
err Mr.. and Mrs. Aphonso Smith, Mr.. and Mrs Gilmore
Geo Robinson Mesdames Pearl Buliner Loretta Douglas
Ella Henry L. E. Kelly, Geneva Lewis, Carrs Pascha
Resale Peterson and Miss Emma Woods; Messrs Sidney
Bnrse, Marion Henderson, Otis Barker, Herman Carter
Allen Foster Ray Fountain and James Tate At half past
the hour chmed in with nghtynight and parted
for home to long remember this joyful OCCASION and as
there is shadow the face of the clock tonight this
your Cavalier reporter Oscar Zone Hair saying so long
until next week.
VISITING Mrs. Beatrice Shaw and little daughter
Jean OF Lincoln, Nebraska house guest of their moth
er and grandmother Mrs Edna billiard and sister and
aunt Mrs Anita Williams, 1910 w. 18th St. They expect
to return this week end and Mrs Shaw will join her hus-
band, Rev Chas Shaw in St Louis to accompany them
on their journey home.