Hartford chronicle., 1946-05-25
Saturday May 25, 1946
 New England
Lynn, Mass.

-"An Optimistic Outlook" was the subject of Rev. Owens ser mon at Bethel AME Church Sun day morning. "A Divided House" was the subject of the evening message. The senior choir, under the direction of MT. E. E. Flamer sang appropriate music.
 At the close of the morning ser mon an impressive dedicatory service was held at which time the cross and the new robes for the junior choir were dedicated. The cross was given by Mrs. Mar garet Rawls in memory of her husband, MT. J. Ackerly Rawls, a former trustee and Sunday School teacher of Bethel AME Church. Mrs. Rawls, her daughter, Mrs. Audrey Ashford, and her sister in-law, Mrs. Charlotte Simmons stood at the altar while the cross was being dedicated. A beautiful array of flowers was given for the occasion by the members of his Sunday School class: Mrs. Marion Crowell, Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Robinson, Miss Betty Castelle, Miss Lois Hector, Roy Tyler, Lester Middleton, William Brown, George Makers, IT,, John Franklin, Jr., James High, Charles Gaines and Clarence Gaines, Jr. Persons who assisted in making the robes for the junior choir were Mrs. John Franklin, Mrs. Frank Sport, Jr., Mrs. William Washing ton, Mrs. David Mccoy, Mrs. Mar ion Perkins and Miss Virginia Smith. They stood at the altar while the robes were being dedi- cated.
 Friday evening, May IT, the Bethel trustees sponsored MT. Fred Wright in a concert for the organ fund, assisted by the fol- lowing local talent: Miss Hattie Franklin, Miss Barbara Latimer, Mrs. Arthur Mitchell, soloists; &C., companists, Mrs. Frances Latimer and MT. Qurch, Boston, Miss Avon Anderson, reader, and MT. Evan Flamer, pianist. The renditions of the participants were well re- ceived.
 The Rev. James Crichlow, in the absence of the Presiding FL der, Dr. J. G. Drake, held the fourth quarterly conference Tues day evening, May IT. He commend ed the pastor and organizations for their splendid reports.
 The Barton and Scott Post was formed on Mothers Day, 1946 at the home of Benjamin lBowzer. The Post was named in honor of Charles Barton and Horatio Scott who lost their lives in action.
 The second meeting was held at Bethel AME Church Wednesday, May 15 at 8 pm. A large group of veterans of World War II at- tended. The following were ap- pointed to temporary offices Benjamin Bowzer, acting chair man, George Makers, acting sec retary, Walter Bartoi, acting cor responding secretary, Donald Fowler, acting treasurer. The Past Commander and present Com mander of VIEW 2O4 were present to familiarize the new men with the constitution of the VF'W. Personals
 -Dr. W. D. Washington has re- turned to the city after attending the Supreme Council of Masons in Indianapolis, Indiana.
 Miss Gladys R. Holmes of Bos- ton attended the morning service at Bethel Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Otis Chandler were visited by their daughter, Miss Ed ma Crawford and friend, Mrs, Frances Paulette of East Ware ham, Mass, Mothers Day week end. Mrs. Chandler, who has been i'll most of the winter, was greatly surprised by the visit.
 MT. and Mrs. Chandler wish to thank the members and friends of Bethel for flowers which were sent to her during her illness.
 Mrs. Sarah Jetz of Treher St.,
 Saugus entertained 8 few friends recently in honor of MT. John Butler of Hampton, Va. Those present were: Mrs. Agnes Ward.
 Mrs. Dotson, Mrs. C. Williams
 MT. and Mrs. Jenkins of Balti- more, Mrs. Fannie Marshall, Mrs Frances Hawkins of Lynn, and
 Mrs. Harris of Revere. Mrs. Har- ris is MT. Buffers sister.
 Miss Mildred Reynolds spent Mothers Day weekend in Wash ington, D. C., with her daughter Miss Louise Reynolds, who is at tending Howard University.
 -Congratulations to the Rev. J F. Owens, and Dr. W. D. Wash
 ington on their recent appoint ment by Mayor Cole to the Lynn
 Community Relations Committee
 According to available records
 this is the first time that such ar