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Evening star., 1948-01-13
College Park Rotary to Meet

Labor and the Nation In 1948'
will be discussed by David LASER.
industrial engineer. before din
ner meeting Of the Rotary Club OF
College Park at the Varsity Grill
at 6:15 pm. tomorrow.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18

The marriage of Miss Fay Morgan
Chambers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Walter Roy Chambers, of Marion, tc
Marion Thomas Mills, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Matthew Thomas Mills of
Morehead City, was solemnized at
the First Baptist Church in Marion
or Saturday evening, November 13
at half after seven o'clock, the Rev
NJ 0. Owens, Jr., pastor of the bride
officiating.
The ceremony took place in front
of an arch against background Of
palms, fern, and a central fan
shaped arrangement Of white snap
dragons and chrysanthemums, inter
snersed by ven-branched Candida
bra, holding white tapers. Tall white
floor baskets of white chrysanthe-
-uns and snapdragons were placed
on each side of the arch, which was
entwined with flowers and fern. The
peWs for the families and special
guests were marked with clusters of
flowers tied with white satin ribbon
a1d single candelebra holding white
tapers.
Prior to the ceremony a program
Of wedding music was presented by
Miss Louise Poteat, organist, and by
Mrs. Carl W. McMurray, soloist. Mrs.
McMurray sang "All For You, by
Brown, and "Wedding Prayer, by
Dunlap. The traditional marches for
the professional and occasional were
used.
Matthew Thomas Mills was his
sons best man, and ushers included
Malcolm Collins of Morehead City,
Richard Parker of Beaufort, Richard
Atkinson of Chapel Hill, and Ralph
Alexander, Jr. of Marion.
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore gown of white
duchess satin, fashioned with a
sweetheart neckline, outlined with a
design of cream and white pearls, a
fitted bodice, long sleeves ending in
points over the hands and a full
skirt, extending in t o a cathedral
train. Her full length TERED veil of
imported French illusion was at
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Junior Women
Have Program
And Business Meet

DR.. James H. Cherry, president of
the Buncombe County Medical Asso-
citation and Chief of Staff at the
Asheville Orthopedic Home, was
guest speaker at the meeting of the
Marion Junior Woman's Club Tues
day evening.
He told in brief the program
practiced in Western North Caroline
for the care and treatment of Grip
pied children and described facili-
ties available.
Mrs. Joseph Stanley was elected
vice president to fill the vacancy
which occurred when Mrs. S. R. Per-
kins succeeded Mrs. James 7. Miller
as president.
A motion was passed to sponsor
a float in the Christmas parade on
November 29. The following COM
mittee was named to plan the float:
Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. James Nc
Call, Mrs. E. W. Parker, Jr. and
Mrs. Edna Earle Stancill.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Bridal Luncheon
At Moves Home

Mrs. R. j. Noyes and Mrs. C. A.
Workman were joint hostesses at a
luncheon given for members of the
Mills Chambers wedding party Sat-
urday at the Noyes home on West
Fort Street.
The guests arrived at one o'clock.
Luncheon was served buffet style.
The dining table, covered with a
beautiful MADEIRA cloth, was center
ed with a silver bowl of pink roses.
Smaller tables in the living room
were centered with pom-pom chrys-
anthemums and pink carnations.
Pom-pom chrysanthemums and white
gladioli were also used in deccrst-
ing the hall.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Cake Cutting For
Wedding Party

Prior to the wedding rehearsal
Friday evening, members of the
Mills-C Chambers wedding party and
out-of-town guests were entertained
with a cake cutting given by Mrs.
Barron Caldwell, Miss Annie Laurie
Blanton and Mrs. Ralph Alexander
at the Blanton home on West Fort
Street.
The dining table was covered
with an imported, lace and cutwork
cloth, centered with three-tiered
cake, thanked by burning tapers in
silver candelabra. White chrysanthe-
NUNS and fern carried out bridal
color scheme.
Demi-tasse was served in The
Den.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Dinner Party Fetes
Wedding Guests

Mrs. W. G. Ballew and Miss Kath-
ryn Ballew entertained the Mills
Chambers wedding party and out
of-town guests with a dinner Friday
evening at their home on South
Garden Street.
The dining table was covered
with an exquisite, imported, linen
cutwork cloth. An arrangement of
small, white chrysanthemums and
roses in a silver bowl formed the
centerpiece. Silver candelabra held
cleaning tapers and place cards
were in keeping with the bridal
motif.
The home was decorated with
white gladioli, chrysanthemums and
roses.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Mrs. Cross Hostess
With Dinner Bridge

Mrs. S. R. Cross entertained her
bridge club with party at her home
Wednesday.
A two-course luncheon was served
in a setting of pink camelias. When
scores were tailed prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Paul Story, high
score, and Mrs. Harry Mccall, sec
ond high.
Others playing were Mrs. E. P.
Dameron, Mrs. Sam Yancey, Mrs.
Joseph L. Noyes, Mrs. Frank Gold
smith, Mrs. S. W. Blanton, Miss
Frances Stevens, of New Orleans,
and Mrs. Oliver Cross
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Wedding Guests
Feted At Coffee

Mrs. William B. Noyes was hostess
the out-of-town guests of the Mills
Chambers wedding with a coffee at
her home Saturday afternoon.
The hostess greeted guests at the
door. Mrs. R. J. Noyes poured cof-
fee. Sandwiches, nuts and candy
were also served.
A silver bowl of pink roses graced
the center of the dining table and
silver candlesticks held white tapers.
in the living room carried out a
Arrangements of chrysanthemums
color scheme of yellow and white,
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Study Club Meets
At McLartY Home

The Study Club met Tuesday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. j. B.
, McLarty
Fifteen members responded to
roll call with descriptions of their
favorite flowers. Mrs. G. B. Finley
reviewed "Home To The Hermit
age," by Crabb.
The hostess served a sweet course
and members were presented cor
sages made of vegetables.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. W. A. Mccall.
Mrs. c. F. Glenn, of Asheville,
house guest Of Mrs. McLarty, was
a visitor.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18

Winston-Salem; Miss Carolyn Tay-
lor, Morehead City; Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron Collins, Gastonia; DR.. and
Mrs. Dean Crawford, Dean Craw-
ford, Jr., Mrs. Frances Stoner, Mrs
George Benson and Miss Ann Ben
son, Asheville; Mrs. Malcolm Collins,
Morehead City; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Padgett, Mr.. and Mrs. Dazel Will
liams and Miss Elizabeth Williams,
Charlotte; Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Morris, Rutherfordton.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Methodist Circles

Circles of the First Methodist
Church will meet as follows:
Circle No. l: Monday afternoon,
November %, at three o'clock in the
church Hut. Mrs. Karl Warlick and
Mrs. E. C. Mcmillan, joint hostesses.
| Circle No. 2: Friday evening, No.
vember 10, with Mrs. C. F. James,
PIG E. Court Street.
i Circle No. 3: Monday night at
1880 in the home Of Mrs. W. Ray
Smith, Jr. on New Street. Mrs. Roy
W. Davis and Mrs Rowe Mauney
will act as associate hostesses.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Mrs. Britt Hostess
At DeSSert-Bridge

Mrs. Wade Britt entertained mem
bers of her club with a dessert
bridge Friday evening at the Hotel
James.
Mrs. E. W. Parker, Jr. won high
score prize and Mrs. Howard Haw-
| kins, second high.
Others playing were Mrs. John
Sullivan, Mrs. Ray Cline, Mrs. Pete
Hollis, Mrs. Archie Mcintosh and
Mrs. Robert Mccall.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
Susanna Wesley
Class Has PARTY

The Daughters of Susanna Wesley
Glass of the First Methodist Church
enjoyed party at The Hut, We'd
nesday evening Of last week.
Mrs. Willard Haithcock presented
the devotional and Miss Ruth Taylor
led the recreation. The entertain
ment was concluded with a shadow
show.
Hostesses served refreshments to
about 40 guests.
Marion progress., 1948-11-18
NEW DEACONS ELECTED

Wayne Copenhaver, DR.. Archie N.
Mcintosh and S. R. Perkins were
elected deacons of the First Presby-
terian Church for a term of three
years at congregational meeting
held Sunday. The new officers will
be installed at a date to be an
nounced later.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
IRowe;s Trojans Explode In Ninth
To Down League Leading Walway
View July 18 Game
At Briggs Stadium
BY coNKLIN BRAY

r. A. Rowe's Trojans really
unleashed some fireworks Sun
day. July 4, when they let off
barrage of explosive hits in
the last half Of the ninth inning
TO humble the league leaders in
the Glass e division of the
Detroit Amateur Baseball Fed
Grafton 6-5.
The game was played at North
western Field.
BY defeating Walway, a team
that has been defeated only once
before this season, the Trojans
virtually cinched their chance to
play in Briggs Stadium when
the DABF has its annual ANA
teur Day, July 10.
Officials of the DABF have
been quite pleased with the
performances of the Trojans.
whose admission into the
league broke a 80 year prece-
dent.
Despite their record of 10 vic
tories and six losses, there is lit
tie doubt that the Trojans have
shown more Improvement since
their dismal start in the league
than sny other team.
LOST FIRST THREE
The Trojans dropped their
first three games and drew the
fourth This poor start placed
them at the bottom of a IA team
league. At this point the Tro-
jams have pulled themselves into
an undlsputed third place.
BIG INNING WINS GAME
In Sundays game the Tro-
jams trailed into the ninth in
ming SO Then in front of a
capacity sandlot crowd Walway's
troubles began. Norman Nor
man. Trojan second baseman, led
off with a triple; Charles Redd.
right fielder, singled TO score
Norman.
Willie Johnson, third baseman.
grounded out advancing Reid
F. 10 second. Sam Brooks, bic first
! baseman, smashed a homer al
most into Grand River avenue
scoring Redd. Wendell Burke
pitcher who went the entire
distance, doubled. Freddie Gee
centerfielder, walked, and a
this time Walway yanked then
starting pitcher.
Robert Taylor, flashy Shor
stop and Miller High School star
athlete, reached base on a field
er's choice and advanced to third
on two errors which also al.
lowed Freddie Gee 10 score anc
tie the score SIS.
II was then that MANAGE
Rowe proved himself to be Z
manager Of considerable talent
He had Ollie Banks, the catcher
lay down a squeeze bunt thai
scored Taylor with the winning
run of the game.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
|ScantIebury Hits
Homer, Takes FL
Tilt From Grays

NJ. WASHINGTON CNNPA)-The
asnlnglon Homestead Grays
~ INTO some gilt-edged hurting
' ~ Griffith Stadium Sun
~ ana we're pressed TO gain
" even break with the New
a ,O,n Cubans, dropping the
|nleb' sl ~ and winning the
PITCHER HoMERs
my, q. Scantlebury celebrated his
i ~ n rom weeks try-out
r ~ inc Cleveland Indians bv
iairplng four-hitter on he
homelings ''' on 'ne
r. Alter the third. he simply
,s,' down the Crays' hi.
cnS. aug eoasted behind the
es.';. big fifth, when sue.
B rsae singles by Seanflebury,
bv swer and Leon and a double
me-, oaliesfer sent four rum
,,sfSampering homeward.
aod '',gtlepury walked nobody
chez tanned six. Fields was
succe eu IN the fifth and hi,
effoc,S,so X T. Walker. was
ro,teo' over the four-innine
ewing up only one hit.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Photography
Outdoors, Set
For Detroiters

a course IN outdoor photo
eaphy cumbiacd with hiking
Ia, been planned for teen-agerS.
aleeunes viii be held every
TUESDAY alternating between east
Dc and west side. Mel Paquette,
'ell photographer, will direct
lic course.
lcen-agets who want 10 learn
make more professional pic
lJLes and who live on the east
.ae arc 10 meet at 100 D. m.
tuesday. July 10. in front of
NC Belle Isle Bath House. Each
Z CUP VIII meet on alternate
tuesdays for a total of four
sessions.
From The meeting place Pa
queue VIII take the group TO
VARIOUS spots in each # the
paIks where good pictures can
oe MADE. giving instruction on
composition. camera angles. fill
IIs, action shots. and other
phases Of Photography.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Yarosz Fights
Johnny CoIan At
Olympia Thursday

Tommy Yarosz will begin his
comeback Thursday night, July
Is. against Johnny Colan in a
hereunder al Olympia.
coLAN IN RING NINE YRS.
Yarosz. who has lost only
three battles IN sixty-six fights,
the last one in Detroit being
to O'Neil Bell last February. is
rated 18th among challengers for
lightweight champion Gus Les
nevich's crown.
Colan, a veteran Of nine wears
in the ring, has won SO of rs
professional fights, Is by the
knockout route His most recent
victims being heavyweight Jim
my Carollo and Jackie Lyons.
whom he stopped in five heats.
Lyons is stable mate of Var
osZ.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Swim Lessons
Given Free BY
Park Teachers

Disturbed over the number of
children who drown each sum-
mer the Department Of Parks
and Recreation is giving special
emphasis TO swimming instruc-
ton and practice during It's sum
mer recreation program.
j j. ConsidIne general SUI
perIntendent, urges all parents
TO see that their children learn
TO swim without delay.
For the first time. children
will be able TO swim free
from a. m. until noon. Mon
days through Fridays. al the
Belle Isle bathing beach and
al the Charles H. Brennan
pools in Rouge Park. This ar
rangemeni will make il posi-
bic 10 practice and get in
struction under the waiehful
eyes of competent life guards.
INSTRUCTIONS FREE
In addition. indoor pools in 81
school buildings offer swimming
instruction free Of charge during
the afternoon for children and
in the evening for adults. Swim
mers furnish their own suits
towels. soap and padlocks
The four community center
pools are open six days
week and furnish the equip
meni the swimmer needs lex
eept capl for a small service
fee. There Is no charge for the
instruction.
Printed schedules showing the
days OF operation and location
OF pools may be obtained by
sending stamped addressed
envelope 10 the Swimming Di-
vision. Department Of Parks and
Recreation, SOC Water Board
Building. Detroit 26.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Gaines Pitches
Giants Into 1st
Place In NNL

BALTIMORE CNNPA)-Boh
Rombv and Lefty Gaines pitched
the Elite Giants into a FIRST
place tic in the Negro National
League last Sunday as the local
nine twice defeated the New
York Black Yankees by scores
of II 10 2 and I 10 q.
The Elites advanced into the
deadlock as the Homestead
GraYs were able 10 gain only
an even division with the
New York Cubans yesterday in
Washington.
Lester Lockett backed up
Romby's nine-hit pitching in
the opener with two doubles and
pair of singles. while Frazier
Robinson delivered a home run
in the fifth inning Of the sec.
ond contest 10 add support to
a two-hitter by flames.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Shelton Sparks
Quaker Golfers
Ry GEoRGE LYLE. JR.

PHILADELPHIA (NNPA) -
Joshua SHELTON of the Quaker
City Golf Club continued his
mastery over the professionals
entered in the annual Pennsyl-
vania Open held at Cobbs Creek
Golf Course Saturday and Sun
day. under the sponsorship of
the Fairview Golf Club, scoring
a "a on the final day of play
to win the cup with low OF
l43
RHODES. WHEELER TIE
Skelfon's 3-under par So on
Saturday gave him the edge
on his nearest rival, Charles
Sifford of the host club. who
carded a par 70 on Saturday
and a ~ on Sunday TO lake
second honors with q las total.
Defending champion, Howard
Wheeler, was in a tic for fourth
place honors with Ted Rhodes
Of Los Angeles with a total of
lao.
Miss Mary Brown of Erie
completely dominated the wo-
mems division as she went
around in so and s6 for le6.
Mrs. Marguerite Brown Of Bal
time was the runner-up with
a 2l0 total. Lorraine Sawyer.
defending champion, did not
compete.
In the amateurs. William Bis
hop of Philadelphia notched a
l49 to take top honors with
the runner-up being Ellis Davis
OF New York's Dunbar Golf
Club.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Moore Takes
|iO- Rounder
from Bivins

: BALTIMORE (NNPA) Ar
Moore. 81, Louis light
ls,.,geieht. won a split decis-
4 s' rom Jimmy Bivins, Cleve-
H. heavyweight, in a fast 10
.l,Hd bout at the Coliseum here
IA, dav night
,, ICES GAVE MOORE NOD
Zero Eddie Leonard cast
ballot for Bivins, but was
II, voted by the two judges
Donard gave each contestant
i've rounds.
The bout was rough and flu
,ious Foul blows were landed
= four Of the ten rounds.
leonard ordered the sixth
,ound scored OF its merits be-
cause both fighters had struck
low blows.
low BLOWS
The third and ninth rounds
lere ordered scored for Moore,
Ia the eighth for Bivins after
'bw blows had been landed.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
SPORTS 80
: i@;'~'''~
BY conkIin Bray

1t seems that mddleweight champion, Tony Zac,
VIII attempt to bypass the weerweight champion, Ray
(Sugar Robinson in his defense of his title this fall if
at all possible
zales manager, Sam Plan, said that the middle
weight champion committed to defend his champion
ship title time in New York for the Tournament
of Champions.
He added further that the defense would be made
with either Robinson the former European middle
weight king, Marcel Cerdan
Regarding the selection of opponents Yale said that
he had preference BUT he thinks that nternaton
al bout with the Frenchman would be the attrac
BoxERS-"BULLING"
Because of this attitude Of Yale Robinson is going to
retain his weterweght title for purely bargaining purpos
lie feels that with the title he will be in much better
position to get a shot at Zale in September
Zale feeling about the attractveness of the interna-
tiona flavor isn't too sound admit that it has merit
but fight fans looking primarily for fight when they
hit the old turnsties and stess exhibitions. Further
more there is the little matter of Cerdan being the FORM
Err European Champion In order to shot with Yale
he would have first the job of reganiTg his champ
ionship and prestige.
MAKING WEIGHT, PROBLEM
Robinson is somewhat reluctant about fighting
weerweight in the future because of the increasing diff
Guilty he having in making the 147pound weight IF
don't get the title bout with Zale I'll keep the welter
weight title Robinson said I'll make the weight again if
have to, but hope don't have to-,
The champion has quite impressive record be-
hind him. and is considered of the best fighters in
the world pound for pound, that it. He has beaten
cry fighter he has met in his weight class In eighty
four professional bouts he lost to Jake LaMotta,
whom he beat four of FIVE fights he drew with
middleweght Jose Basora.
WENDELL SMITH, prominent Eastern sports writer
and Editor of Jackie Robnsons Life Story addressed the
New York City Press Club last week at the Hotel Theresa
He told them that Joe Louis has done for the Negro
race outside the ring than he has inside it."
Smith shared speaking honors with Joe Yancey direc-
tor Of the New York Pioneer Club Smith said that he
lives his retreme Mt statement it will mark the end of
significant chapter il the life of his country and the his
tory of sports
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Yancey, Jamaica
Olympic Coach

NEW YORK. (NNPA)-Joseph
j. Yancey Jr., 80 year old coach
of the New York Pioneer Club,
was last Saturday named head
coach of the Jamaica Olympics
team. which viii be led by Her
bert McKenley, holder Of the
worlds record for the quarter
mile run.
Announcement OF YanceyS APP
pointmcnt was made at the Trl-
boro Stadium last Saturday by
Herbert Macdonald, of the Brit
ish Labor Committee az Wash
ington and one time president
of the Jamaica Olympic Com
mlttee.
Shortly afterwards MeKen-
ley cracked his worlds record
for the quarter mile in a
special race run as a feature
Of the Metropolitan AAU track
and field championships.
WELL KNOWN
One of the most widely known
colored sports figures IN the
East, Yancey this year was
awarded the New York Track
Writers annual award as the
man who had done most to
further track activities in the
Metropolitan area.
Married and a father. Yam
eey. a deputy collector OF In
fernal revenue. is one OF The
organizers and founders of the
Pioneer Athletic Club. an in
ferracial group Of athletes
whom he has coached 10 ma
iional prominence.
Yancey will not accept pay
for the coaching position. and
will thus maintain his standing
as an amateur in track.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
New Bike
Presented
Customer

Minnie e. Upsl.aw. els L. Co
lumbla, was awarded a new bike
by Ray Fricassi. owner Of
MONS Grocery Store, ST. Antoine
corner Columbia. on July S.
The presentation was ma dc
following the announcement by
Fricassi that a prize would be
given each month to a lucky
customer who made a purchase
OF one dollars worth of mer-
chandise.
Participating in the selection
Of the winner of the June Gus
toners was Ulysses w. Boykin
III. son Of Mr. and Mrs. ULYSSES
w. Boykin OF the Detroit TRI-
BUNE.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Seeks Title

WASHINGTON tNNPA)-Bat-
ting TO regain the championship
which they held for seven wears
until 1916, tho Homestead Grays
are currently leading the Negro
National League pennant race
by a game and ahalf and hope
to sew up tho first half title
in this next week.
The first half closed on July
5. Rain played havoc with the
schedule last week but the
Grays hope TO increase their
edge over the second place Cal
timore team this week.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
British Champ

BIR MINGHAM. England -
(NNPA)-Dick Turpin became
the first colored man 70 hold a
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10

British boxing title when on
Monday night. June %. he out
pointed Vince Hawkins for the
British middleweight champion
shin
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1948-07-10
Mixed Golf
Meet Is Set
AT Rackham

Progressive democracy VIII be
putting all over Rackham Golf
course jury z5-z4 when Texas
lass stages her golf clinic at
the annual Interracial golf tour
ney,
Betty Hicks, one Of America S
outstanding women professional
golfers, will perform for the
first .time this year before q
mixed gallery.
Miss Hicks has also consent
ed TO play an exhibition match
with Thelma Cowans. who
swept through all opposition
in Negro golf last year.
MET At TAM O'SHANTER
The relationship between Miss
Hicks and Mrs. Cowans is an
interesting one They met last
year in Chicago az the Tam
O'Shanter Il was at this time
that Betty announced her lnten-
ton Of establishing permanent
residence IN Detroit
Thelma determined 10 improve
her game promptly asked Betty
to straighten her out on some
Of the flaws which had plagued
her on the green's.
Flaying over the long Rack
ham layout site Of the Inter-
racial Tourney. the two girls de-
veloped fast friendship which
extended beyond the rolling fair
ways More than that. Mrs. Cow
ans game improved by leaps
and bounds.
II was no surprise that she
launched her winning streak oy
taking the Interracial tourney
women's title last July. Subse-
quently. she added three other
titles in major Journeys anc
climaXed her climb BY wrap.
ping up the National Oper
(women'sj championship in Phil
adelphia.
Explaining all Of this. Thelns
| saws, IF il hadn't been for Betty
l never could have done it,