The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1942-01-09
Tacoma, Wash.
BY OaIlie B. Mathews


Madeline Prince, she was well anc
all right after the bombing of Hon
olulu. Mrs. Prince will be remem
bered by her generosity in giving
a complete heating plant to the
Allen A. M. e. Church which she
was visiting in Tacoma last fall
The church and all her friends
feel much relieved to wnok she is
safe and well.
Mrs. G. v. Taylor Is confined to
her home with severe case OF
tonsilitis. All wish for her q
speedy recovery. She is missed Sc
much in the many activities that
she is identified with.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Moore,
both are confined to their home
with a severe case of flu. All
wish for them speedy recovery
and both be able to be out again
I real soon.
Mr.. A. L. Hayes, the post man,
was off duty for a week with the
flu. At this writing, is back on
duty again. He was missed so
much from his place in the Meth
odist choir.
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Lander and
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Robinson spent
New Years day in Seattle, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin. Re-
ports having a grand time, and it
was one that will be long remem-
bered by those present.
The Sierra Leona Club held
their annual New Years dinner at
the home of the pres, Mrs. E. B.
Wilson, on New Years day. This
was one of the outstanding af-
fairs of the day. A short program
was rendered just before serving
of the dinner. The ones taking
part in the program, readings,
Mesdames G. E. Benford and C. B.
Mathews, solo, Mrs. e. B. Wilson,
intermingled with three spiritual.
Mrs. Ella Davis was mistress of
ceremonies. The clubs guest, Rev.
C. B. Clements, Rev. and Mrs. D.
C. Stephenson, Rev. e. B. Wilson,
Mr.. F. u. Harris, Mr.. T. ]. Brad
ley of Seattle, Mr.. J. Davis, Mrs.
Walter Williams, Mrs. A. Crowell
and Mrs. Sadie Madison. The rooms
were beautifully decorated in
Christmas colors. The table was
in the club colors in flowers. It
will be a day long to be remem-
bered by the ones present.
Fifteen youngsters of the Allen
Christian Endeavor, braved the
wintry cold on Sunday evening,
and motored to Seattle, where they
worshipped with the young people
of First A. M e. Church. Chap
erones for the group were Mrs.
Wendell Stafford and Mr.. Ray Glib
son. The league extended an in
vitation to the league of Seattle
to return the visit on the first Sun
day in February; the invitation
was accepted. The Endeavor ex-
tends hearty thanks to Mr.. Wen
dell Stafford, Mr.. Ray Gibson and
Mrs. Mary Hunt, who donated
their cars and gas, to make this
trip possible.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Beck,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendell Stafford and
Betty Anne, and Mrs. Laurel Cow
ington motored to Seattle on New
Years day, where they were din
ner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Branch.
Beta Theta Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority entertained
the mothers Of the members with
bridge luncheon, on December
81, in Seattle, Washington. The
affair was hid at the residence of
Soror Melvina Squires on North
22nd Avenue. The decorations and
place cards carried out the fes-
tive Christmas idea, each place
card being miniature candles. Each
mother received lovely gift, and
the Sorority members also ex-
changed gifts. Prizes were won
by Mrs. Bown Of Seattle, and Mrs.
Alice Roberts of Tacoma. Besides
Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. James Beck
and Mrs. Wendell Stafford drove
over for the affair. A delicious
luncheon was served, a fitting CHI
max to a very delightful after
noon.
The Tacoma Branch of the Ma
tional Association for the Ad-
vancement of colored People, held
its annual meeting and election of
officers on Sunday afternoon at
the Bethlehem Baptist Church. DR..
L. c. Bowling presided in the abb
sence of the president, DR.. E. e.
Elmore. Annual reports were read
and the following officers elected:
president, Reverend D. C. Stephen
Sor, 1rica rarauidant DR. L q Ro,xrl-