The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-09-25

turned TO The sunny south after an
enjoyable vacation in Conant Gar
dens at her sister. Miss Ella Brin-
sons home Vcrnestine liked Detroit
vel enough TO stay longer but like
all the other young people, she
Rad 10 go to school.
d +. Kemp has gone TO Florida
80 visit his brother. From there he
plans TO go 10 georgia, touching
other points Of interest on the way.
Uncle Sam takes the best land
some jittcr-bugs) and truly Harold
Chapman is one Of Conant Gardens
fire boys. Harold left Monday morn
ins for the navy He'll probably
DC in The band since he is very
talented fellow. II is said that he's
running Harry James pretty close
with his trumpet Harold was a
graduate OF Ford Trade school. For
several years he played trumpet in
the Motor City band with the we'll
known Bill Horner. His family
gave him a farewell party Sunday
night which was attended by most
OF INC younger folk OF the Gardens
and many from the North End and
West Side Harold is the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Bob Chapman OF Revere.
Do write us. Harold, and we wish
YOU the best OF luck.
Lois Ann Benson was given a
farewell party by the Youths
Fidelity last Saturday night at the
Sacred Heart school. Lois Ann is
leaving for Howard university
Saturday the 25th. A graduate OF
Pershing and formerly news editor
Of the Pershng Chronicle, Lois was
the second colored student to hold
this position at Pershing pauline
Day being the. first and also the first
managing EDITOR. The party was
indeed success with all OF Lois
friends and admirers on hand 10 bid
farewell to her. Mrs. Benson, who
will accompany Lois Ann to Wash
ington. is taking this opportunity
to visit her friends and view the
capital.
Mrs. Anna Brumfield has re-
turned to her home after several
weeks in Detroit. She seemed to
enjoy her stay in the Gardens las
they always do).
The Silhouettes sponsored a fare
we'll party for two Of their members
who are leaving for college. Belle
Watts and Ernestine Kemp. The
affair was held at the Adams home
on Gallagher. Dancing was the
most prominent pastime Of the eve-
ming. The majority of those invited
were either close friends OF the
honorees and club or other stu
dent> 1t was sport affair. the club
members wearing red skirts and
white sweaters and the feminine
guests in sweaters and skirts OF all
descriptions. Belle Watts left for
Wherefore on Monday and Ernes-
tine Kemp is leaving for Howard
on Saturday the 25th. Members of
the club are Helen Smith, presi-
dent; Thalia Singleton. secretary;
Maize Merriweather. treasurer;
Ernestine Merriweather. critic;
Walta Mae Simpsons, Dorothy Smith
Kathryn Stewart. Hattie Grant
Belle Watts and Ernestine Kemp.
Our young folk are fast disappear
ing Some TO the armed forces and
more TO school. Ruth Watts has re-
turned TO Wilbcrforce to continue
her musical training Her sister
Belle accompanied her for her
freshman year. Both girls were
graduates Of Pershing high. Ruth
January 40 and Belle, June 43
Madeline Coleman is off to Yves
Virginia State for her second year
This year she is accompanied b,
Lois Hill. one OF her very dea
friends. Harvey Shaw and Henry
Waddles are back at Virgni;
Union much to that towns sorrow
These boys turn out Richmond each
year with their did the bear
Helen Garrison OF Highland Park
! formerly OF Conant Gardens, Del
mar White. and Hosea Taylor arc 4
leave for Howard about October 4
Well miss having them all under
foot but we'll probably hear from
them in November coming back 70
Christmas.
Milton White Jr., is home on fur
Tough. Truly, good things come 4
those who wait for Mr. and Mrs
Milton White Sr. and all OF Conan
Gardens have been waiting 10 Sc
Milton for quite some time Milt J
stationed with the Ninth Caviar,
band at Fort Clark. Texas. with hi
friend, Jerome Stevens. who wa
!. Home in August II it's possible
Milt looks twice as good as di
Jerome. The cavalry docs thing
for man and Milt was a handsom
fellow before he joined sevcra
months ago. His stay is short thi
time. but we're all looking forwar
10 longer ono soon and if possible
permanent one for all the boy,
Milton's only brother, James. too
advantage OF Millions presence an
j asked him to participate in III
: christening and baptism OF Jane
L daughter at Vernon Chapel, Sunda,
| Mrs. Rose Robinson. the godmothe
Milton White. the childs only uncle
jamie White. the mother. and Jane
White. the father. stood proud
before the congregation as thei
daughter Janice Elaine White. wa
! chriStened and baptized Mr..
White. the grandmother, was pres