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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
Annual Affair
Is AW aited
By Detroiters

With only one week left for prep
arations, the Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority is anticipating a sell-out
for their l4th Annual Jabberwock
at the Art Institute February 18th.
Already members have been be-
seiged by those who have followed
the Jabberwock for years past and
have also sold tickets to new pa
irons of this annual affair.
Tickets may be purchased at the
Office of the Art Institute Auditor
ium, Thursday and Friday evenings,
February oath and 25th.
For those who are not well ac-
quainted with the purpose of the
Jabberwock, the committee stated
that the proceeds are used for the
awarding of three one-hundred
dollar scholarships to the three
highest women graduates Of each
years class. The winners are chos-
en- through a careful survey and
rating of the high school graduates
in Detroit.
The public will be heartily and
enjoyably entertained by the va
rious competing organizations. The
committee urges you to come out
to this event. February 25th.
Come early as the curtain rises
and the show begins promptly a,
BIS p. m.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19

Beautiful Beatrice GOldSDy MOT
gan was very excited and happy on
Tuesday OF last week when she re-
ceived a cablegram from her hand
some husband. 1t. Dempsey Nor
gan. Jr. who has arrived safely on
the other side. We too were very
glad to learn that the boys have
arrived and are safe.
X X x
STRANGE AS
1T MAY SEEM
Len Williams still can't forget
Edith II. and Maxine B.. -. Karl
Young is always North End bound
these days. Walter Sims has given
his heart to II. D.. f.. Ellen Ivy is
entertaining lieutenants while her
sister, Barbara, holds hour chats
via-phone with Douglas Lee who.
| by the way, was seen in the show
with q cute little sub-deb. -. You
must remember, Barbara, there's q
man shortage. so guard your talent
800. Leon Kennedy is now man
about town e.. Little has been heard
from Bella Clemens. lately. .Ardys
Tyler has sent her love 10 Charles
49,. AS the "DeuceS" would say, AT
EASE. CHARLES. CARRY ON
( ARDYS". :. Frank Brown will not
reveal who the ring was for. but he
is seen often with Geraldine Mar
shall We wonder il one and one
adds up to two in this case Hazel
Dezon is still very much in love
with Henry Jolly D.. Curtis FELTON,
is so much in love that recent
ly he forgot to eat for two days, so
latest reports from his mother re-
Vealed.
Attractive Mary Barbara Harris.
senior at Fisk L., took time out
during the mid-term break at school
to visit a few hours with 1t Cor
nelius Oldwine who is stationed
at Oscoda Mary and Cornelius
are planning to fasten the link,
come June.
In answer 10 the rumors that
their son. Warrant Officer Billy
Hall. was married before departing
for overseas duty Mr.. and Mrs.
William Hall Of Beechwood avenue,
replied. both laughing If he is,
It's news to us. AS far as he re-
vealed to us he's still single, but
one never knows. Yes, as the
Halls say. we never know. there
fore. until Billy either confirms or
denies the question TO his parents
we'll wonder as to what the answer
will be.
X X *
Received a long letter from Ed
ward Stub" Watkins who is sta
toned at Fort Huschuca We we're
very glad 10 learn that he has been
out Of the hospital for over a week
and in the very near future he is
10 become an instructor. teaching
new draftecs radio procedure. Gee!
we're proud OF you. Stub" -. Keep
up the good work and write us
( again. soon ..... Marion Chatham
/ dropped us card 10 let us know
that he arrived back in camp safe
/ and all was we'll D.. oh, yes. Marion
we lust remembered that your
1 birthday is sometime either before
or after the 10th OF February. -. at
any rate we'd like 10 take time out
to wish you A VERY HAPPY
BIRTHDAY and many more in the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19

his orchestra will furnish the music
We have few tickets left and they
may be secured by calling MA.
l747.
* X X
The wv Leaf club is giving
roller skating party on Monday,
Feb. I. at the Forest club from
7:+5 pm. Till l0:45 pm. Come
out and join in the fun. I'll be
looking forward TO seeing you one
and all at this affair Until III
say bye now.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
en- PA S S A n T"
By RUBY LEE

future. =. Curtis Griggs took time
out from where he's stationed,
somewhere in England. TO let us
know that all was well with the
''DEUCES" over there and he sends
his love TO Ellen Ivy =. Keep this
last point in mind for I'm sure that
we'll hear more of ii in the very
near future E. News from Fisk U.
revealed to us that Mae Hendricks
has been very sick but is now well
on the way TO recovery.
X X X
Fate took a hand in the life Of
Damon Keith and at this writing
is still entertaining the Motor City
Glamour Girls. ). Early Wednesday
morning he departed for camp after
having spent an enjoyable fifteen
day furlough with his lovely moth
| er at their home on Hudson
- y -
Pete Whittier called his charming
mother long-distance early Friday
morning to wish her HAPPY
VALENTINES DAY $50. He alsS
told her that he had had the pleas
ure of dancing with the famou:
LENA HORNE And as we al
know that il wouldn't have been
Pete If he hadn't said give my love
and very best regards TO HELEN.
80. AS you already know. pretty
Helen Cuzzens and Pete are going
to tie the knot in the very near
future.
* X *
Detroit was taken by storm late
Monday when the navy arrived
home in the persons Of Robertson
Baker. Jr. 80. Arthur Northern. 49,.
Raymond Dilworth and Stockton
Roberts All boys looked extreme
" handsome in their dress blues. {.
They viii Re in the city for the
next ten days and I'm in hopes that
they enjoy every minute OF their
stay.
X X X
The grapevine brought us the
news over this past week that Ger
aldine Marshall is to be the owner
of the ring that Frank Brown is
carrying next TO his heart 81. Am
brose Morris is still all for Norma
Whitby. Betty Ann Mizelle re-
ceives love letters from Prince Wal
ker.
X X X
Well gang as the old saying
goes. "alrs we'll that ends will SC
until next week I'll say bye now.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
Bride S Parents
Give Reception
For NewIyweds

AUGUSTA. Ga.-A reception was
given in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfonzia OBryant. newlyweds. at
the home OF the brides parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Carroll Harley. Friday.
Feb. 4. The living room was beau
tifully decorated with artificial
flowers and chrySanihemumS
Guests present were: the Rev.
HE. Anderson. Mr. and Mrs HUI
bert Mufdaugh. Mr. and Mrs. y. c.
Murdaagh. Mrs. Marie Graham,
Mrs. Bonnie OBryant. Mrs. Willie
Mae Brown. Sam JOKES, Mrs. An
drew Davis. Mr.. and Mrs. Archie
Ayers. Pfc. Dallas Thackcr. Misses
Wilmer and Dora Clark. Misses
Dorothy. Shirley. Dolores, and Les
lie Lee Harley and w. n Harley
Mr.. and Mrs. OBryant received
many useful gifts. The couple are
at home here at 1904 Gwinnett
street.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
NEWS ABOUT
DETROTTERS

Mrs Willis Graves. we'll known
teacher. will be able to resume
work shortly. after being III for a
few weeks
Mr.. Charles White. father Of DR..
Ted White is also on the sick list.
but is much improved at this writ
ing
Alice Lisles has just returned
from Youngstown. Ohio. where she
visited her mother. who was Ill but
is now on the mend.
Alice Suggs believes in the adage.
When II Rains. II Pours." After
waiting several weeks 10 hear from
her hushan. L. John Suggs. who
was transferred overseas. she re-
ccived five letters in one day last
week
Maxine Worsham was pleasantly
surprised 10 receive cablegram
from her soldier husband. who is
somewhere overseas.
Saw 1t. and Mrs. Kenneth Lewis
out dancing last week and they GER
tainly made a handsome couple.
We we're sorry 10 hear that some
one robbed Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton
Gaines Of all their clothes.
Also sorry TO hear the report thai
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
The Social Panorama
By VIvIENNE

Bernadine Tears broke her leg and
ankle.
* x X
DID YOU KNOW:
That DR. George Bran is a first
lieutenant in the armed forces7
That in few days Waldo Beck
will don the Navy Blue?
That Maurice Houston is a model
husband? When the Mrs. enter
tains. he acts as bridge partner in
case of vacancy. chef, and dispen-
ser OF beverages?
X X X
1t. Thomas N. Malone Jr.. Is home
again. He was injured in the ST.
Gillian campaign and will journey to
the South shortly TO recuperate. His
wife, DAMS. and young Thomas Ill,
win accompany him.
r X X
Waldo Beck passed the physical
examination with flying colors and
he will don the navy blue shortly
\ X X
We also heard that Alvin Loving
and George Bran will leave for
the army soon.
X X X
Travelling Frances Galloway made
another one of those dashing trips
10 Washington. Pa. AS you know
tina; is where Pvt. Augustus Gallo
way Jr.. is stationed al present
X X X
Rev. Russell Brown Of ST. Louis,
Mo. paid short visit TO Detroit
las; week. He stopped with his son
and daug hter-in-law. Russell and
Helen Brown of lverneSS.
X X X
Theresa Medley, popular Detroit
Miss. writes that she is extremely
fond Of Bennett college and it's
really true what they say about
Southern hospitality.
X X X
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Lundy OF
Whitewood avenue entertained the
Lita Caritas Social club last Satur-
day night. In addition 10 the regu-
lar members. the Lundy's invited
the genial James L. Hendersons as
special guest.
X * X
Guess Pharmacist Sherman Hardi-
man now knows how il feels 10
take the pills and medicines that he
SO readily dispenses. He had quite
a bout with old man "flu." but we
are glad to report that he is able
10 return 10 work
X * X
Pretty Iris boswell. formerly OF
Cleveland. Ohio. is an attractive
newcomer TO Detroit society. Her
husband is stationed al Selfridge
Field.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
TO BURGHARDT

We were deeply saddened 10 hear
Of the death Of Burghardt ITALIA
ferro. 16-year-old son OF Attorney
and Mrs. II. b Talisfevro of Alger.
We were first acquainted with
Burghardt al the age Of four. and
even al that tender age We realized
tina, he was an unusually brilliant
child Old and young alike always
referred 70 him as a studieus. we'll
trained and thoughtful little gen.
tleman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19

LAST CALL
Friday night. Feb. II. Is the big
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
Members Of Lovejoy
Church Honor Pastor

LOVEJOY. Ill.-First Corinthian
Baptist church, here. is celebrating
the sixth anniversary of the pastor,
Rev. J. L. White. Various Auxil-
iaries and visiting churches will
participate on the programs which
will begin Monday and continue
throughout the week.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
Delta Sorority Makes Final Plans For Yearly Jabberw0ck


NEW YORK-(ANP) - Funeral
services for Mrs. Florence X. Mr.
man. national organizer emeritus
Of Lambda Kappa Mu sorority and
former school teacher. were held
Friday at st. Jude's church
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19

gest event OF the social year-the
N.AA.CP. dance. In addition 10 the
dance there will be floor show al
midnight and arrangements have
been made 10 have the famous Duke
Ellington appear. Leroy Smith and
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19

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Ing Cream. Skin becomes fairer, softer
anc lovelier Blackheads loosen. Duli
outer skin clears of. Caution: Use only
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-19
NOTES ON NAACP DANCE

Who said Dctroiters were sissies?
Billiards.. snow storms and zero
temperature mean nothing 10 us.
An example of the fortltude and
loyalty OF our citizens was the
splendid turnout al the NAACP
dance last Thursday night al Labor
Temple Leroy Smiths orchestra
furnished the sizzling tunes and
inside the ballroom, everything was
coy and warm.
MID-WEEK PARTIES
Mrs. Katherine Loomis. known to
her friends as Katie entertained
the Twelve And Five club last Tues
day night.
The hostess had one extra table
OF guests and Ann Benson won the
first prize. II was decorative table
mirror and was indeed most I'M
usual. Club prizes were won by
Adele Maynard and Katie Fuller.
Guests and members present
were: Mesdames. Garnetta Carter,
Erma Baker. Mamie Alexander.
Mary Roberts. Alberta Raiford,
Teen johnson, Mignon Walker.
Elaine Conway. Gladys Cuzzens,
Thelma Houston. Thelma Hutchins,
Myrtle Gaskill. Louise Taylor, Villa
Johnson, Muriel McCorkle. Edith
Watson. Eddie Robinson. and Phyl-
ISIS Golden.
* y X
Pauline Milton was another hos
tess who contributed to a week
crowded with informal parties. She
entertained her club last Saturday
night at the Millions lovely new
home
Since beef has almost disappeared
from the table. due TO rationing. the
guests were almost intoxicated with
Pauline's steaming platter OF roast
around which she conferred pala-
table dinner.
Mignon Brown, with trcmen-
dous score, won the guest prize. a
glass table cenierpiece. Msribodine
Robinson won purple decanter set
for first club prize. Aux Vase Dick
son won a half-dozen bars of dain-
tily scented soap as second guest
prize and Margaret Thomas won
four colorful handerchiefs as second
club prize.
* X X
Other members and guests pres
ent were: Corrine Martin. Lucy
Belle Morris. Virginia Brownlee,
Frances Hagans. Jeanne Cole. Vic
toria Mccall and Mrs. Howell.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
George B. Seitz, s., Dies;
|veteron Screen Writer
y The Assoeiated prsss.

~ the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, July s.-George
B. Seitx, IS, veteran screen writer
and director, died today at the
Westwood home Of his son, George
B. Seitx. jr.
Born in Boston, Mr.. Seits became
. painter and short-story writer and
At 10 went on the stage. In 1919
he collaborated with George Gersh-
win in writing ia La Lucille" the
then unknown composers first
Broadway production.
Mr.. Seitz entered motion pictures
In their early days and wrote. pro-
duced and acted in Pathe serials.
Under contract with M-G-M since
1880. he directed all but one Of the
IA Hardy family pictures.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Operu Guild Drive
Loos at S1.585 Mark

A total Of 81 ,585 has been collected
during the first two weeks Of the
drive by the Washington Grand
Opera Guild to raise $500 to be
used ~ \ sustaining fund for the
opera season beginning this fall in
Constitution Hall, it was announced
yesterday.
Guild officials said 4 strong effort
will be made during the remaining
DAYS OF the drive. scheduled to end
July 20. to boost the donations which
admittedly are falling far behind
expectations 1t was indicated that
the drive might be extended II do
nations continued to be received At
such slow rate. Last week 4 total
Of &735 WAS collected while the flrst
week $3.50 was received.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
exceptional Service
Awards Given 1 Men
h War Department

Emblems for Exceptional Service,
highest honors for which War De-
tartment civilian employees are
eligible, have been awarded four
transportation specialists In the
Traf1ic Control Division by Maj.
Gen. Charles p. Gross, chief Of
transportation, 1t wAs announced
yesterday. The awards were made
for wartime efficiency.
Those honored are Herbert H.
Bartlett, 1880 Jefferson street NV;
Hugh J. McGuinness, 1900 r street
NV: Lawrence Z. White. 6e32
Ninth street NV, and william j.
Wright. $500 Old Glebe road, Arling-
ton, Va. Each in his own way con-
tributed greatly to the success Of tina
greatest military transportation
problems in history.
Mr.. Bartlett. employed since 1917
In the office of the Trafiic Manager
of the Army. was cited for recon-
mending and planning the location
of many new installations 20 that
adequate transportation facilities are
available at all times. Contracts he
negotiated with the railroads re-
suited in large financial savings to
the Government.
Also in the Government service
since 1917, Mr.. McGuinness played
a major part in arranging the pro-
cedures for movements of troops and
materiel. Both In the number of
men and tonnage of equipment, the
movements set railroad records.
While associated with the Trans
portation Division, Once OF the
Quartermaster General, Mr.. White
formulated policies for the trans
portation of registrants for induc-
tion into the Army. Continuing this
work after establishment of the
Transportation Corps. he negotiated
with carriers on anticipated war
time problems.
Mr.. Wright arranged with mail
carriers for in-uansit storage of
port bound materiel at interior
points. This has been important in
maintaining an efficient flow Of
freight to overseas destinations, re-
sulting also in large financial saw
lngs.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Rev. R. n. Gushee Dies

ONTARIO, Calf, July 3 lP.-The
Rev. Richard H. Gushee. 10. found
er OF the publication, the Anglican
Catholic, and rector emeritus of
Christ Episcopal Church here, died
today. A native of Camhridse,
Mass, he is survived by his son,
Edward T. Gushee OF Detroit.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Fronk Black Horrimun Dies

PASADENA. Calf, July 8 P,.-
Frank Black Hartman. 83, retired
general manager OF the Illinois
Central Railroad from 1879 to 1910.
died At his home here TODAY.
Evening star., 1944-07-09
Dies on Golf Course

NEW YORK, July . CIV.
Howard Millar. 4s. vice president
Of Doremus IL Co., Advertising
agency, died today while playing
golf,
Evening star., 1944-07-09

ADVERTISEMENT.
Detroit evening times., 1944-01-02
Self-Paying
Waste Space in Homes
Converted for Use

Homes purchased during this
war ottcnTlmcS can pay Tor Them
selves if they aie fully utilized,
FIr-TeX builders stated Saturday.
The housing shortage IN many
areas has stimulated conversion
OF unused space IN atucs and
Easements 10 onc-room living
quarters which are rented 10
eager war workers, was pointed
out
Detroit evening times., 1944-01-02
Brokers 10 Hear
SIdvens JAMS

-Qbieetipe- ef the Detroit Rrai
tGtate board for 1914. combined
with a brief review of what the
board has accomplished for real
-e-i4te-as-a profession, and for all
home owners. viii form the sub
-'ct of an address by Samuel j.
NIavenS, prcSident-elcct OF the
board, Al a meeting OF the brokers
division m the Savoyard Club
Wednesday noon il was announced
Saturday by Carl II. Plumhoff,
program chairman OF the division.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-12-23
Goodman News
Genola S. Redd, Reporter

Mrs. Lizzie Jackson of Detroit,
Michigan, was called home to. the
bidside of her mother, Mrs. w. 0.
Wright. Mrs. Wright is reparted to
be doing fine. Mrs. Jackson ex-
poets to spend the holidays here.
Pfc. and Mrs. George Miller are
here on a furlough.
Mrs. Sallie Cooper will leave for
Chicago Saturday. Mrs. Cooper ex-
poets a long visit in Chicago and
Kansas City, Kansas.
T.-Sgt. and Mrs. Ben Clark are
visiting in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bruce Taylor
The home of Mrs. Sarah Weems
was a beautiful scene for a family
reunion recently. The children and
grandchildren who made up this
union were: Mrs Rosie Redd of
Memphis, Mrs. Isabella Riley Of
West, Miss, Mrs. atie Gray, MIR. and
Mrs. J. C. Mattil and seven chill
dren, Pfc. and Mrs. gorge Miller.
Mrs. Weems has been i'll for the
past few years.
Rev. H. L. Johnson left Tuesday
for three weeks vacation He will
visit in st. Louis, Mo-, Chicago and
Detroit.
Mrs. Willie Tilmon of Jackson Wis
tied in Goodman Saturday.
Those on the sick list are: Mes
danes Betty E. Wright, Fleshier
Brooks, S. E. Crawford, M. O..
Wright and Mrs. S. C. Moten.
Those who attended the Holmes
County teachers meeting in Lexing-
ton were: Mesdames Laura B. Rus
sum, Lille c. Winston, enola S.
Redd, Ida Redd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Pickens
attended to business in Lexington
Saturday.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-12-23

Rev. Matthew Boone of Alexan-
der, Va, as the dinner guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Major Grantham.
Mrs. Robert Brooks spent the
week end with relatives in West
Point.
Sgt. James c. Lee of Jersey City,
N. j., is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Lula Clark and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bell re-
ceived word from the war depart
ment that their son, Jack. has been
wounded in the South Pacific.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eason Love are the
proud parents of baby boy. A
shower was given honoring Mrs.
Love by the J.M.A. society of the
First Baptist church.
A. c. Dodd was honored at a
party given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Manuel Veasley
Mrs. Luther Brown and Mrs.
Katie L. Martin and daughter of
Oakland, CAL, were guests of their
mother and grandmother, Mrs
Katie Jones, recently.
Robert G. Watts has returned II
Brooklyn, N. Y, to visit his wife
before returning to Honolulu.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-12-23
Dorothy Slater and Dozie Cox.
STORY HOUR CLUB

The Story Hour Club began its
activities with the opening of
school. Twenty-four boys and girls
are enrolled in this group. Each
week two diferentf young lady stu
dents from Mississippi College, Clin-
ton. Miss. come an dtake charge
of this activity. 1t has proven so
interesting until we hardly have
chairs to seat the members and Wis
itors who attend each week.
HAPPY HOUR CLUB
The Happy Hour Club is made up
of the older group of the Nursery
Kindergarten School. They remain
for one hour after dismissal each
Thursday There are eighteen in
this group. During this hour the
leader allows the group to plan
their own activities. Sometimes they
play housekeeping, draw, use wat
err colors and sing, but for the past
few weeks they have been inter
ested in listening to stories read
to them by the leader from the
book Jumbo Sambo" by Helen
Bannerman.
If you did not make pledge to
the budget of the Center and want
to do SO, bring your contribution
TO the Center, 500 North Parish
Street.
GIRLS CRAFT
There are twenty-one girls en-
rolled in the Girls Craft school,
learning to sew. The leader is ably
assisted by three students from
Jackson College.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-12-23
HOMEMAKERS CLUB

The Homemakers' Club has taken
On new life, since the fall activi-
ties began. New members added to
the membership are: Mesdames
Marion reen, Bertha Williams, &C.
neva Claiborne, Susie Taylor, Cora
Willis, and Mary Lindsey. Consult
ants for the three interest groups
Sewing, Knitting and Crochetings,
are: Mrs. Lilybel King, Misses