Hartford chronicle., 1946-05-11
MEDFORD

Communion was administered a Shiloh Baptist Church Sunda, morning after Rev. John F. Baile, preached. Elizabeth Oliver and he daughter Mrs. Gwendolyn Maddel were baptized by Rev. William Smith, formerly pastor of NeV Hope Baptist Church, Winchester To these ladies and also to thu daughter-in-law of MT. Oliver Mrs. Philip Oliver was extended the Right Hand of Fellowship.
 Crime and violence struck harc at this community last Friday evening or early Saturday morn ing. Mrs. Mabel Lewis was thu victim of a brutal assault by hel husband Parker Lewis who stabbed her eight times also infiictine wounds on her sister. Mrs. Lewis is expected to recover.
 Then, on the same day, there was an attempt to force entrance into The Friendly Store which is also the headquarters of the Mys- tic Valley Federal Credit Union The criminal had practically jim mied his way into the store when apparently frightened away. The police are working on the case.
 Buddy Clayton and Charlie Paris were outstanding stars in bringing the victory to Medford High School over Lawrence High, starting the 1946 outdoor season. Clayton had a busy day finishing second in the 100 yard dash, win ming the 220 yard dash, and adding a point to the Medford score in the 880 yard run and the broad jump. Paris won the 440, and then with his buddy Clayton won the relay team which assured their school victory making the final score of 407A to 36 and one-half
 Apologies to Warren Evans! Af- ter congratulating him on becom- ing a father of fine girl, we ne glected until now to include it in this column. His wife, Mrs. Sylvia Evans, is now home.
 Hospitalized at Lawrence Me morial Hospital is MT. Jesse White. He had been confined al his home on Lincoln Street by pneumonia but when his condition became worse, he had to be moved to the hospital.
 Deacon John Smith has request ed that we express to his many friends his appreciation of their sympathy and kindness during his bereavement by the death of his wife Mrs. Emily Smith.
 The Daffodil Philanthropic Club has postponed it's Pokeno to the 27th of May, Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Anna Finley, 99 Harvard Ave.
 Miss Dorothy LiEwood of Bos- ton was the guest of Miss Alys Banks for the weekend, and also visited at the service at Shiloh Baptist Church.
 We know that we have overlooked some news items, but we must gel this column in on time. So shall have to wait until next edition Leave your news at the store at n Jerome St., for free publication MT. Ralph Banks
 The suburban A wishes to an nounce that their recent dance held at the West Medford Com. munity Center was a successful and well attended affair.
 During the course of the even ing, drawings were held, and fou1 nair of nylons were awarded as prizes. The recipients of the n.y. ions were: Miss Beatrice Simpkins, lRoxbury; Miss Mary Bergin, Bos- ton: Mrs. Mary Frazier, Everett; Miss Alice Ryce, North Cambridge
 This organization will hold an other dance on Saturday, May 1s at the West Medford Community Center. Two pairs of nylons will be awarded as door prizes at this dance.
 Dance committee includes, Will Ellis, John Walker, Ershne Med ford and Gil Walker.
 This organization is sponsoring the West Medford Rams all col .ored baseball team. This team IS entered in the suburban twi league and is the only colored represen- tative in that league. These dances are being held to aid in financing the baseball team.
 Gil Walker,
 Bh1siness Manager