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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-02-26
Young Women's
Peerless Art Club

The Young Women'S Peerless
Art club met at the home OF Mrs
Rose Johnson on Marston on
Thursday, Feb. II. Mrs. johnson
made charming hostess in her
lovely home. Mrs. Ethel Harkless,
the club president, opened the
meeting. This was the first meeting
since the installation Of officers at
the home OF Mrs Irene Watt.
Mrs. Rosa L. Gragg, the president
Of the Detroit Association of Wom-
ems clubs installed the officers at
this meeting with a beautiful and
inspiring ceremony. A number of
guests were present at the time to
witness the beautiful history-mak-
ing occasion.
At the current meeting. the presi-
dent. Mrs. Harkless made her COM
mittee appointments for 1914 A
number OF new committees were
created. The newest of these, the
advisory committee, with Mrs. EN-
madora Stringer as chairman, is
made up Of members who were
present when the club was organ
ized-charter members. II is this
committee which is commissioned
to advise the organization and to
make new plans to further the al
ready grand work Of the club.
At the end Of the meeting, after
the hostess delightful hospitality
the president announced that the
next meeting would be at the home
of Mrs. Ethel Taylor at 1926 Nc
Graw-Scribe Sadie L. Mullins.
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The Detroit Association OF Wom-
ems clubs met at the club home
Friday, Feb. 10. with the president,
Mrs Rosa L. Gragg. presiding. This
meeting, being board meeting,
committee reports were heard
Mrs. E. Reed, the chairman OF
Founders Week and the educational
department presented plans for
both committees. Mrs. B. Preston,
the chairman OF the girls depart
ment and the junior department
gave an interesting outline or the
work OF the juniors. Mrs. Fordson.
Mrs. Preston and Mrs. Reed are
working together on this program.
The girls department Is soon to
open Negro History and Art Room
in the Associations Building. Two
of the juniors, Miss Maxine Nc
Bride and Miss Doris Hearn were
present and enthusiastically told OF
coming events in the junior clubs.
One OF the main features being
planned by the Detroit Association
OF Womens clubs at present is the
current lecture series. The first OF
this series Is to be held on Feb. II
at the associations building at
Brush and Ferry at pm. Mrs.
Fannette Norris is the chairman
Principal speaker will be Mrs.
Jeanetta Brown. who will speak on
The Role OF Negro Women in the
Post War Effort" Mrs Brown,
former Detroiter. and newspaper
woman is excellently qualified to
speak on this subject. Her interests
have conferred on the activities and
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FndayMte Fun
Huge Success
With Teen Ayers

The Y. w. c. A.. through the
younger girls department, offered
the use of its facilities to high school
boys and girls of the city. Mrs.
CLANCY Mathews, chairman OF the
younger girls committee OF the
Y.W.C.A., Immediately suggested a
youth committee to plan for activ-
tiles. William Loving, area direc-
tor, was called in and with his aid
a boy and girl committee was form
ed representing the high schools OF
the city.
This central steering committee
decided to use the building once a
week for dances. games or other
forms of recreation. ROTC Col.
Richard d. Trent was elected chair
man of the committee; Betty Reid
Brown. president of the Blue Tri-
angle Girl Reserves club was elected
secretary; Pearl Bellinger of West
ern, Margaret Hardy OF South
western, Christina Black of North
eastern, Herbert Hayden Of North
ern, Woodrow Green of Southwest
ern.
Adults working with the commit
tee are Mrs. Vera Mufet, represen-
tative OF the younger girls depart
ment of the Y.W.C.A., William Low
ing, Misses Francis Lennard, Mar
garet Bradley. Mrs. Lois Ice. Misses
Shirley Turner. Lavine Moore OF
the Health Education Department
Y.W.C.A., Vantella Lane, secretary
Of young girls department.
The success of the program Is
increasing in enthusiasm in each
week OF activity. At the conclu-
sion OF about two months, there are
over 200 registered participants OF
the program, all high school stu
dents
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Mrs. Cecilia Brooks, mother Of
Mrs. Carrie Curtis, reached her
ninety-fifth birthday, Feb. 8, The
event was celebrated with several
friends who assemble annually 10
bring fluctuations in honor OF the
occasion.
She made a charming picture Of
dignified contentment, in her gray
satin hostess gown, surrounded by
flowers, gifts and beautiful cards,
as she entertained her guests with
anecdotes Of her early experiences
during the Civil War days. The
huge bouquet OF lavender. gold and
white flowers, sent by Florence
Ames Temple, formed a beautiful
background for the gifts and cards
from the individual members OF the
Temple, as evidence OF the esteem
in which they hold the Mother and
the appreciation felt toward the
Daughter for her untiring fraternal
service.
Mrs. Brooks Is a native OF Vir-
GINA. former resident OF Washing
ton, D. c., and has resided with her
daughter since 1915. Until recent
years she was an active member OIL
Second Baptist church. She still
retains her membership.
Among those who remembered
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BERNARD DONALD. IS. TO be
stationed a, Selfridge Field. Don't
know whetht 10 call him lieuten-
ant or not. but believe that is the
correct rank for him
X X X
ATTY. RALPH OSBORNE. and
-. DIR. WALTER WILLIS spent
the past weekend relaxing in
Chicago.
x X X
MRS. JOHN EDWARDS 40"
is in Washington for an indef-
mite stay.
LEONE LUCKEY. won the
singing addition held at Central high
school recently. She was chosen
out OF $50 kids who competed.
and as winner was presented. at
a studentsaffair held at the school
last Saturday night CARL
STEGER accompanied her at the
piano.
4: X x
THANKS. and many Of them.
10 the members of the WOMAN
OF THE YEAR. nominating COM
mittee. JOHN DANCY, L. =.
BLOUNT.. and. .SNWALTER HAIR
DIN. They we're kind enough to
include us in the 30 candidates. :.
for the coveted title. While we
hold no thought otwinning. from
the fine womefi\ represented IL Is a
gratifying thing to- be numbered
among them Betcha@> right now
that. BEULAH WHITLEY. wins
It.
DR.. AND MRS. D. J. GRAHAM. -.
had a house guest recently. MRS.
NJ. GREEN OF Chicago.
X X X
EVELYN SUBLETT. teacher IN
Sumner high school. in Kansas
City. in town until Wednesday OF
this week good friend OF MARI
ETA POSEY. squirrel by. DIR.
v. o. TALBERT. She knows our
good pal Edna Hoffman. also a
teacher in that school.
X X X
CPL. CHARLES HUGHES.
nephew Of MRS. B ATRI c E
FLEMING recently was married
TO. -. EDITH WASHINGTON. 49,.
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Theodore Page Of Begole avenue
left for Arkansas to attend the fun
eral Of his niece.
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granddaughter OF Booker T. wash
ington. They are in town for a
few DAYS. and Mrs Fleming is en-
pertaining them. Tuesday night. .
details next week.
x x X
DOROTHY CUMMINS. and her
hubby EDDIE. are having a
glarious time. in New York.
* X X
MARGARET HUBBARD SMITH
is in Parkside Hospital. for sur
gerry. and GLADYS FISHER. :.
was rushed to the hospital last week
for an emergency.
X X X
DIR. AND MRS. WALTER HINES
will make a trip to Portland,
Oregon. to visit relatives. next
month.
Hear that both OF the younger
ROXBOROUGH brothers. Sonny
and Johnny. will be indicted -.
the former to the navy and the lat
ter 10 the army.
X X X
NATIONAL POSTAL ALLIANCE
will hold their pre-Easter ball..
on March AT Prince Hall. =.
Music by LEROY Smith. STAN
WELLS. and SAM YOUNG. :.
are chairmen
X X X
KATHERINE GRAHAM Is just
back from. Washington and Balti-
more. by plane to visit. with
her husband. Arnold. 1T. c. W.
WHITE JR. was also on the plane
Il. =. on his way home from Tuskegee
X X X
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATER-
NIFTY. will establish an under
graduate chapter. .lembracing. -.
Wayne university. University OF
Detroit. and d. l. t.. The frat is
planning a smoker in the near fu-
ture for the freshmen attending. :.
each OF the above mentioned
schools. The Sigmss extend a cor
dial invitation TO all freshmen.
now in attendance at these schools.
Those who desire additional
info. contact. EDMUND FLAKE
1887 Superior or Phone Terrace
l-465l.
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Plan TO-DAY For a
Rhl4kkeA FUTURE

complexion. In Just few days Black
and White Bleaching Cream begins TO
help you have a brighter. softer,
smoother skin. II works 8 ways to
give you complexion others will envy
You will thrill to. Blackheads loosen
and that dull darker outer skin
seems to actually roll of. Caution: Use
only as directed. At all toilet counters,
economy sizes 25t and 5Ot. Always get
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STOREKEEPERS SCHOOL,. at
Great Lakes Training Station.
About 30 young people. gathered
at SAIL Bewick. ar about 1890.
and danced and made merry till
the wee hours Much OF the chat
ter conferred about the impending
induction Of the few boys still left
ut home. BUDDY" as he is
fondly called BY pals is now
known as. SEAMAN FIRST
CLASS. He will be stationed after
the first OF the month.
II X X
THOUGHTS WHILE REHEARSING
FOR THE -JABBERwOCK"
MRS. LILLIAN SUMMERS OF
Chi. spent q few days. visiting
WITH her friend. LYDIA GO0GINS
=. who continues 10 be very ILL.,.
at University hospital. in Ann Ar
Dor.
PRICILLA GRAY. left town last
Monday. morning for Columbus
:. to attend the housing confab. e.
She plans to visit with her mother
in Dayton for a few days. and
then she will meet MRS. SAM
JONES. in Hot Springs. where
the two OF them will bask for sew
eral weeks.
* X y
Suppose IL is the gypsy spirit.
which prompts. RUTH z. WEBB
=. TO roam out TO SAIL Bewick e.
where she will make her home with
her older sister. MRS. ANDREW
wAUNDLESS.
Il 4 X
ANNE SMITH BENSON. AND
MARY TALIAFERRO. left Fri
day. for q week in New York.
- X X
1T. TOMMY MALONE. Tail
spin Tommy. Is home on conva-
descent leave. he was injured in
the battle Of Sicily. and may lose
the use Of his right arm. He is
decorated with the Purple Heart.
and is the first member OF the
e9th Pursuit Squadron to be SO
honored. He Is at home with his
family. We are proud OF him.
and the fact that he was able to
tell the story.
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Adams-Johnson
Vows Are Made

Mr.. ana Mrs. PauI VI. Adams
were deliberately entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. James Robert Gragg,
at a wedding reception given in
their honor Sunc:y evening. Feb.
Is, at the Detroit Association o.
Women's Clubs, 546l Brush.
Mrs. Gragg received her guests IL
floor length baby dress.
Among the honored guests were
Mrs. Isabelle Adams, mother of the
groom, from Washington, D. c..
who pleasantly surprised the newly
weds with her arrival and Mrs.
Minnie Trick. OF Detroit, mother o..
the bride.
A center piece Of pink carnations
formed beautiful setting for the
bride. who wore a powder blue
crepe dress with pink accessories.
Approximately 200 guests made
it very lovely occasion.
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GADDINGS
BY Gladys
THERE HAS BEEN TOO MUCH TRAGEDY

Never since remember has there been so much
sadness tragedy. centering around group OF
people Makes stop 10 think Within the last month
or two since Christmas So many that We know.
have passed and all OF them in tragic manner
We thought surely nothing could climax. the untimey
passing of poor little 81. BURGHART TALlAFERRO. but
since then HERBERT SIMMS.. and now. DIR. S. w.
JENKINS last Sunday The grim reaper is respecter
of persons recently he has taken them from all walks
and all ages There was CHRISTINE MARLOWE. :.
DR. JAMES AMES MRS. MAMYE THOMPSON. and
this past week WALTER GREEN SR... and EDITH
WATSON'S FATHER. also passed away. There are no
words adequate express the feeling Of sympathy we
have for the bereaved families.
We attended party. Saturday night. at which Dr
Jenkins present. He thrilled about. friends
who were visiting from Chicago MR.. AND MRS DIN
WITTY. . and. MRS ERMA HAWKINS. and the fact
that his birthday. He telling how.
MR. HADLEY Uhe uphosterer) had surprised him that
afternoon with handsome birthday gift. he in
every way his usual jovial self Nothing to indicate
slightly. that his time was at an end.
PHYLLIS DRYDEN HOSTESS
MRS PHYLLIS GRIFFIN DRYDEN. the most re-
cent Zeta chapter Of oa Phi Lambda
sorority Last Friday evening the time Members
present were. .MAXINE BROYLES. .POSTELLA GRES-
HAM who co-hostess with Phyllis. ELIZABETH
ARNETT. r. LOUISE GROOMS. CATHERINE PARKER
.YVONNE GREENIEE. .JOHNELLA PRICE. DELLA
PHILLIPS and BEATRICE PITTS.
After the business meet sumptuous spread was laid
by hostesses And all prepared at their hands
which just goes prove that business girls can be efficient
housekeepers.
SEAMAN WAUNDLEss HOME
MR. AND MRS. ANDREW WAUNDLESS.. entertained
their home last Saturday. in honor OF their SON
ANDREW JR.. who has just been graduated from.
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Jeanetta Welch
To Speak Feb. ~

progress OF women for the past few
years.
The chairman OF health and nu-
triton, Mrs. Roden. is also present
ing a series OF nutrition and health
programs. The next one will be on
Wednesday, Feb. %, at 1880 pm.
Mrs. Rosa Gragg urges interested
women to attend these programs.
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Laura Rice. Mr.. and Mrs James
Kimbrough, Mrs. Tillie Lucas, Mrs.
Helen CAN'T, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Coins. Mrs. H. Grant. Mrs. Blanche
Barrett. Hsyfy Watkins. Pvt. and
Mrs. William Mcclure, Mrs. bearing
Williams, Mrs. Alma Hin. Mrs.
Laura Lockhart, Mrs Rosebud De-
White, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas J.
Fryer. Mrs. Virginia Byrd, Mrs.
Gertrude Kennedy, Mrs. Nellie Da-
Wis, Mrs. Bessie Smith. Mrs. Viola
Perry.
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SEAMAN WAuNpLEss HOME

MR. AND MRS. ANDREW WAUNDLESS. entertained
at their home Saturday in honor OF their son
ANDREW JR.. who has just been graduated from
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Buffet Supper
Held Saturday
Rx GLADYS MILLS

/, DR.. and Mrs. John Hill Mattocks
entertained at an elaborate buffet
supper held in their home on East
Forest avenue at Brush street, Last
Saturday evening. A large group
gathered about the festive board
10 enjoy the hospitality OF this
popular couple.
Among them we're DR.. and Mrs.
Edward A. Williams, DR.. v. o.
Talbert and Miss Evelyn Sublett OF
Kansas City. DR.. and Mrs. Walter
Hines. NJ. Stewart Thompson, Mr..
and Mrs. Grover Lange, Dr.. and
Mrs. Ben F. Seabrooks, Miss Caro-
lvn Glover, S. B. Mcqueen, DR..
Walter Harmon. Emmett Jet, Mr..
and Mrs. c. Burnett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom McCampbell, DR.. S. w. Jen-
kins. DR.. John Edwards, Mrs Ruby
King.
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Celebrates 95th
Natal ayFeb. g

the occasion were the following:
Mrs. Josephine Vincent, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Mitchell. her niece.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hosea Hubert, Mrs.
Evening star., 1944-04-05
Senator Capper Halls
Alert and Informed
.Citizenry Of D. {.

Senator Capper, Republican, of
Kansas, last night praised the alert
and informed citizenry" of the Dis
trict citizens associations and de-
clared the organization of such
groups might we'll be undertaken in
other sections Of the country, even
in cities where suffrage is enjoyed.
Speaking before the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association, Sena-
tor Capper called the neighborhood
Evening star., 1944-04-05

groups "one of the striking char
acteristics of the National Capital.
Senator Capper said he knew of nc
greater patriotism t1an the dav-
by-day devotion to the prosaic du-
ties of the citizen in peace and
war"
Speaking of the slum problem
as a member of the Senate subcom-
mittee investigating District hous-
ing, Senator Capper concluded with
the warning that "if we do not
destroy the slums, they will de-
stroy u.s."
Previous to the Senator's ad-
dress, association members voted tc
petition the District Commissioners
to require public hearings of all ap-
plications for public dance halls.
Following the motion. committee
was appointed to call upon the Dis
trict Commissioners for a safety re-
Evening star., 1944-04-05

port on dance hall located in the
Arcade Building, between Park Road
and Irving street NV.
Association members also Endorsed
the slum clearance and public hous-
ing bill now before the Senate Dis
trict Committee.
All present officers were re-elect-
ed as follows: President. George
H. Brown; first vice president, Mrs
Earnest w. Howard; second vict
president, Alexander Cruikshanks
treasurer, John M. Boteler; secre.
tary, Richard K. Brown.
Evening star., 1944-04-05
Patriotism Stressed
las ia Become Citizens

America, above all, expects pa
triotism of it's citizens, Milton w
King, president of the District Bal
Association, told ia new citizens
who were naturalized yesterday ir
District Court.
America expects of you pa.
triotism in word, thought and deed,
Evening star., 1944-04-05
Negro Infantry Placed
In BouquinviIIe Line

BY the Associated Press.
ARMY HEADQUARTERS, South
Pacific, April 5-Negro infantry
troops, for the first time in the South
Pacific campaign, have taken up
front-line positions on Bougainville
Island, 1t. Gen. Millard F. Harmon S
headquarters announced.
They relieved a unit of the 37th
Division which had fought off five
savage japanese attacks since
March 5.
Evening star., 1944-04-05

whom they took the oath, told them
that with the privilege of citizen
ship they must accept the "respon.
sibilities of citizenship"
Evening star., 1944-04-05

declared Mr.. King. He urged the
new citizens to take the oath of
citizenship without reservation"
Justice James w. Morris, before
Evening star., 1944-04-05

Uncle Sam needs your waste
bacon grease, drippings, vegetable
shortening. Take them to your meat
dealer.
Evening star., 1944-03-23
Couple on Coast
After Weddiuq

The marriage of Miss Grace Mari,
Byrd, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. O
R. Byrd of Washington, to 1t. Roy
Moody, Army Air Forces. son of Mrs
Flossie Moody Of Charleston, Wash
is announced. The wedding tool
place March in the Methods
Church at Clarkston. Candles light.
ed the church and the bride wore 8
traditional white bridal gown ane
|finger-tip veil held by coronet.
1t. and Mrs. Moody are remaining
on the Pacific Coast, where he Is or
duty. and the latter will join hel
parents here when he is transferred
to overseas duty.
Evening star., 1944-03-23
THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. C.
THURSDAY,
Mrs. MOfx to Head
ArmiSfead GROUP

Mrs. Caleb c. Motz has been ap-
pointed president of the newly or
ganized Gen. Lewis A. Armistead
Chaper, United Daughters of the
Confederacy, according to an an
nouncement.
Other appointments are Mrs. Vir-
ginia A. Nelson, first vice president;
Mrs. Harry r. Fulton, second vice
president; Mrs. Robert S. Henry
third vice president; Mrs. James w
Irwin, recording secretary; Mrs. T.
G. Settle, corresponding secretary;
Miss Christine Macke, treasurer;
Mrs. Horace F. Stokes, registrar;
Mrs. Cloyd Heck Marvin. historian,
and Mrs. Benjamin D. Hill, chap
lain.
The chapter was founded in honor
of the late w. S. H. Armistead, ia
ther Of Mrs. Motz.
Evening star., 1944-03-23
|Soroptinist Club
Views 200 Dolls
In Talk ON Nations

Approximately 200 costumed dolls
were displayed yesterday at q lunch
con meeting Of the Soroptimist Club
illustrating lecture by Mrs. A. F.
Harlan.
The speaker used the collection
representing peoples of many lands
to describe how the nationalities OF
the world have contributed to the
making of America. The owner of
the dolls. Mrs. Luta s. Ferrell, held
up the figures for the audience as
Mrs. Harlan spoke. Pointing to a
pair Of dolls in Highland plaidS, Mrs.
Harlan said that the Scotch have
contributed more inventive and
business ability In proportion to en-
igrants than any other peoples.
Holding up pickininny doll, she
commented that the Negroes have
developed intellectually In less time
than any other race in the history
Of the world. The speaker pointed
to the Swedish group and declared
that almost one-fifth of the worlds
population Of Swedes live between
Omaha and Detroit and the Cana
dian border. They are responsible
for introducing co-operatives to the
Nation, Mrs. Harlan added.
Other dolls represented Albania,
only Mohammedan group in Europe
a Bulgarian soldier, a Portugese
fisherman and a Portuguese bride, a
Puerto Rican lady, a Chinese EN-
peror and Empress, a Korean gen.
tleman, a gold lacquered Buddha,
and a replica of Lord Baltimore
and Of a white -robed Dominican
priest. AS Mrs. Ferrell hold out
two small dolls representing a Vir-
ginian and a lady of the Colonial
period. Mrs. Harlan recalled that
the Nations rules of good govern
ment were largely derived from
English cavaliers who settled Vir-
ginia. The first Jews in this coun-
try were brought to New Amster-
dam by the Dutch East India Co..
the speaker said, indicating a fig
urine representing a rabbi. They
were extremely cultured and the
forebears Of the Jewish aristocracy
in America today, she added.
Miss Mary Judge, chairman of the
Social Committee, reported the sue
Evening star., 1944-03-23

The First Congregational Church
was the scene of prettily arranged
wedding last evening, when Miss
Beryl Brown Conklin became the
bride of 1t. John Edwin Kester.
The Rev. Howard Stone Anderson
off1ciated at 8 o'clock before the
altar, banked with palms and ferns,
with large clusters of white snap
dragons and gladioluseS at each side.
The bride is the daughter of DR..
and Mrs. Rush West Conklin and
she was given in marriage by her
father. Her wedding gown was of
white satin made with a long, full
train. Her fingertip-length veil was
held by the lace coronet which held
her mothers veil when the latter
was married. Her only ornament
was a lavaliere set with blue stones,
which was worn by the bridegroom s
mother. Mrs Donald L. KeSter, at
her wedding and was the gift to her
of the late Mr. Kester. The bride
carried prayerbook, the gift of
the bridegroom. with orchids on the
cover and shower of bouvardia.
Miss Lois Ann Conklin was maid
Of honor for her sister and wore
pastel green marquisette, a match
ing net coronet holding her short
veil. and she carried an old-fash-
ioned bouquet.
The brides other attendants were
Miss Ruth Collins. Miss Virginia
Nails, Miss Mary Outlet and Mrs.
Walter Edward Switzer, Delta Zeta
Sorority sisters of the bride. They
wore pale rose color frocks. coronets
and wells and carried old fashioned
bouquets. The rose and green of
the bridal party are the colors of
the sorority.
1t. Donald L. Kester. Army Air
Forces. returned from duty abroad
in time to be best man for his
Younger brother. The ushers were
1t. Roger Moser, Sergt. Henry
Studds. Mr.. Gilbert C. Bower and
Mr.. William Bennett, jr.
The reception was held in the
home of the brides parents, after
which 1t. and Mrs. Kester left on a
short wedding trip. which will take
them to Jackson, Miss, where the
former has been assigned as ad-
vanced flying instructor at the Army
air base. 1t. Kester was connected
with the engineering department of
the District after graduating from
Mckinley High School. He was at
tending the school of engineering
at George Washington University
when he was called to duty in the
Air Forces. He was graduated from
the Advanced Flying School at
jackson March IL and received his
silver wings and commission. His
bride attended the Maret French
School and the Washington School
for Secretaries. She now is a mem
Der OF the junior class in premcdi-
cal work at George Washington Uni
verslty and expects to return mere
to enter the medical school at
G. w. U. in the fall.