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East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11
Thank Volunteers In
CITY Cancer Drive

Volunteer canvassers appointed
by Chief of Police H. S. Weaver
and Miss Genevieve Quinn, We'll
fare Director, to handle the local
gift cards in the 1850 Cancer Fund
Drive have completed their can
vass and submitted their final
reports.
Actual figures for East Cleve-
land are not available since
many residents remit their con-
tribution by mail direct to the
American Cancer Society Cleve-
land Headquarters.
Judge William ]. McDermott
was general chairman of the drive
and City Manager Charles A. Car
ran appointed Chief Weaver and
Miss Quinn to take charge here.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11

Mrs. Charles III. Kastilalin, 1916
East fS7th st. IS chairman Of the
special committee planning joint
meeting for members, their wives
and guests of the East Cleveland
Exchange Club. It is the usual
luncheon meeting for Tuesday,
May 18th at IL noon in the East
Cleveland "Y" House, Euclid at
Lee rd., but it is not "just a
usual" meeting. Mrs. Kastilahn
promises a unique and and in
teresting program and indicates
advance reservations promise a
''full house..
Through the courtesy Of Sam
Costello, president of the Arthur
Murray Dance Studios, profess
sional dancers will demonstrate the
latest dances. Several members of
the studio staff together with
city officials and other special
guests are among those invited to
this meeting which promises to
be all tonic in the way Of spring
sessions.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11
| William Ganson Rose
Next Kiwanis Speaker

William Ganson Rose, noted
Cleveland author whose latest
book on Cleveland is considered
the most thorough volume yet
written on the subject, will speak
in East Cleveland next Monday.
Mr.. Rose will be the guest of the
Kiwanis Club at their noon lunch
con to which the ladies are being
invited.
The club meets in East Cleve-
land Congregational church, Eu-
cid at Page, at noon.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11
Oliver Schroeder To
Speak At National
Honor Shaw Induction

When The Shaw High School
National Honor Society holds its
induction ceremonies Tuesday,
May 10th, the speaker will be a
man who wears the Shaw Chapter
National Honor pin. He is Prof.
Oliver Schroeder, member of the
faculty at Western Reserve Uni
versity.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11
Isabella Guild To
Have Mother : Daughter
Communion Breakfast

On Mothers Day, Sunday, May
14th, The Isabella Guild Of Wind
ermere Council Knights of Col
umbus will hold their annual
her-Daughter Communion and
breakfast.
Members accompanied by their
mothers and daughters will at
tend the nine o'clock mass at st,
Philomena's Church, and breakfast
will follow at Ovens Plantation
at ten o'clock. Guest speaker will
be Rev. James J. McQuade, S. j.,
Director of Department of Reli-
gion at John Carroll University.
Mrs. Joseph E. McSteen is
chairman in charge of arrange
ments, co-chairman is Mrs. Ker-
NIT Goodman.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11

Friday evening three Cal-hi-to
Camp Fire girls are taking part
in piano recital in the home of
Mrs. E. L. Lewis, 1921 Oakhill rd.
Playing are Karen Erickson, Mar
lie Maxim and Susan Henry. On
Saturday the entire group will
have a field trip through the plant
of the Cleveland News to learn
something about big city news
paper.
Carol Peters, the treasurer, is
receiving the girls at her home,
s27 Nelaview I'd. on Monday, May
18th.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11

An inter-group tea will be given
by the East Cleveland Council of
Church Women Friday, May 10Th,
at 1880 pm. at Stroup Hall in
Windermere Methodist Church,
Euclid ave. and Holyoke ave. This
tea will terminate Council meet
ings until fall. Thank you very
much.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11
ROB GAS STATION

Bruce Gottron who operates the
Sunoco Gas Station at 1872 Noble
rd. reported the theft of $294.05
and two money changers from the
station the night of May 9Th.
Entrance was gained by forcing
a door.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-05-11

Modelling the "old" and the
"new" uniforms Of the Shaw choir
are: Left to right-Karl Burk-
hardt, Jack Meyer, Jean Babcock
and Rosemary North. Karl thinks
the new deep maroon mess jacket
and tux trousers are far smarter
than the long robe, while Jean ex-
amines the new shirt blouse which
Rosemary is showing her. The
new uniforms, for both orchestra
and choir, will be worn for the
first time in performance when
the Shaw Spring Concert is given
next Friday, the 10th, at Kirk
Auditorium.
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the subject, I'VE face a challenge
to be faithful church members. ;"
The president presided over the
business session and Mrs. Mary
Ross Jones over the Leader period
The Matrons are sponsoring a Tom
Thumb Wedding, September II. at
7:30 pm. The public is invited. The
hostess served a delicious repast to
the following members: Mesdames
Corene Guynes, Mary Williams, Es-
tella Porter, Louia Taylor, w. A..
Jones, w A. Westerfield, Mary
Ross Jones, Hattie Ruth Haskin,
Lille Ruth Thompson. The next
meeting will be Monday, September
IL, in the home of Mrs. Mamie Mar
shall, 318 Mckee Avenue at pm.
The president asks that all mem
bers be present. Visitors are well
coined.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Visitor Well Pleased with
Southern Way of Living

A recent visitor in the city who
was very favorably impressed and
well pleased with the way her rel
atives and friends were living was
Mrs. Sarah M Massey of Indiana
polls, Indiana, practical nurse who
was guest of her sisters, Mrs. Craw-
ford, Miss Katherine Robinson, and
an aunt, Mrs. jamie Bracey, 2205
Whitfield Mill Road Mrs. Massey
was greatly impressed with the
many improved conditions found in
her home town, especially with the
bus service afforded by Payne Bus
Lines. Mrs. Massey spent three de-
lightful days in Tougaloo with an
other sister, Mrs Della Douglas. She
also spent a week in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, with
whom she enjoyed some good fish
ing trips. She was dinner guest in
the home of Mrs Bessie White and
daughters, 123 Ash st. The automo-
bile of Mr.. and Mrs. hurry Collins
was at the visitors disposal thruout
her visit. Others who entertained
Mrs. Massey were: Mrs. Lillian
Randall with dinner party; Mrs.
Gertrude Taylor, Mrs Idell Patrick
Mrs. Ernestine GIBSON and mother.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

THINGS the ladies decided on was
to make an effort to see that EV-
cry NEGRO WOMAN become a
qualified registered voter so
ladies, you'll probably be visited
in your clubs and other organiza-
tions soon by some member of this
group, and beginning next week,
this column plans to publish the
names of all women's organizations
whose membership is 100 percent
registered and qualified voter
Let's see just what women are do
ing to bring about the conditions
that can come only when every eli
gible Negro in Jackson has his or
her name registered and his or her
poll tax paid.
JUST WISH TO call the attention
of Dance and Music Lovers to the
fact that BUDDY JOHNSON is
coming back here on September 90
to play for the dance that will open
the newest STEVENS enterprise
STEVENS ROSE BALLROOM
Watch this column for more about
thisi
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Mrs. Roots Entertains
Garden Club

The September meeting of the
Highland Park Garden Club was
held in the home of Mrs. Joseph
Roots on Ludlow Street, Sunday
evening at five o'clock with the
president in charge. During the
business session reports were made
by each member on Table Arrange
ment." The president asked all
members to meet with the Garden
Club Council on October at 2:30
at College Park Clubhouse. Named
on the placing committee were:
Mesdames Bertha Payton, Clara
Jones and Mary Lowe. Chairman
OF the courtesy committee is Mrs.
A. j. knight. Before the close of
the meeting the guests were served
delicious refreshments in a dining
room made lovely with seasonal
flowers. Sharing the pleasures of
the evening with the above named
members were Mrs. A. A. Pinkston
and a guest, Mrs Moore of the
city. The November meeting will
be IN the home of Mrs. Hattie Co
ings. Mrs. Lucinda Rogers is pres
ldent and Mrs. Mary Lowe, secre-
tary-reporter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Clark ST. Mairons
Entertained

E
Clark ST.. NIB Church Matrons'
club entertained in the welcome
home of Mrs. Mamie Marshall, 234
Mckee ST., Monday evening at 4,
with second vice president, Mrs. w.
A. Westerfield presiding at the alb
sence of the president who was
away attending the national con-
vention in Philadelphia, Pa. Devo-
ton by chaplain Mrs. w. A. Jones.
Louia Taylor, Maggie Williams;
brief remarks by president Wester-
field; topic instructor Mrs. Haskin
IN charge, topic being Looking
Beyond Self and Widening Our
Horizons"
The members worked with others
business period by president and
members, plans for the Tom Thumb
wedding which was deferred until
Friday night, September 20, at 7:3O.
Place will be church auditorium.
Leaders period - all enioyed.
Words of expressions by Mrs. Ma
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Mrs. Thurmond Hostess
To Exchangerettes

Mrs. Cora Bell Thurmond was
hostess to members of the ladies
Exchangerettes Club, Monday, Sep
TENDER 4. Following the business
session, a general report was given
of the Clubs Silver Tea which was
held Sunday, September 3, in the
home of Mrs. Ester Thomas. The
club was also happy to welcome
back into its meetings their eff
ficient secretary, Miss Autie Mae
Epting, who has been vacationing
in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. For
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Mrs. Lorine Thomas
Entertains Ladies
Progressive Club

Ladies Progressive Club met in
the beautiful home of Mrs. Lorine
Thomas on Lewis ST. recently At
ter the devotion led by the chap
lain Mrs. Eva Wells, the president
Mrs. Victoria Mitchell took charge
which was followed by presenting
a gift to the hostess from the club.
Tasty refreshments were served to
the following members: Mesdames
Victoria Mitchell, Pearlie K Walk
er, Pinkie M. Henderson, Mildred
Marshall, Pearl Bennett, Eva Wells,
Edna Gibson and Lorine Moore.
The next meeting will be in the
home of Mrs. Mildred Marshall, 40
Whitfield St.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Announces Program
For Church Choir In
Coming Season

Miss Emma L. Palmer, president
OF Choir No. 2 is announcing the
following program schedule to be
held at Parish ST. Baptist church
during the ensuing winter and
spring season for 195O-51:
November 19- THANKSGIVING
Day Program, sponsor, Choir No. 2.
January 28-Annual Musical Con-
cert, sponsors, Parish st. Baptist
church choirs.
March ll-All Teachers Day Pro-
gram, sponsor, choir No 2.
March 10 - Annual Tea palm
Sunday, sponsors, Choir No. 2 and
young peoples choir.
April 10-Fashion Show, sponsor
Choir No. 2.
April ALI Young Folks Day.
May l3-All Womens Day.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

mic Marshall. The club was very
glad that Mrs. Marshall was feeling
better.
Members present were: Mrs. w.
A. Westerfield, w. A. Jones, Mary
Ross Jones, Maggie Williams, Louia
Taylor, Bessie Eiland, Cora Will
llams, Estella Porter, Louise w.
Butler, Hattie Ruth Haskin, Lille
Ruth Thompson, Mrs. Mamie Mar
shall.
The next meeting will be Sept.
70. 4 o'clock, at the home of Mrs.
Bessie Eiland, 2514 Prosperity ST.
Viscitors are welcome.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
St. James Church

The services Sunday, Sept. 10th,
were very impressive. In the alb
sence of the pastor, who went to
the national Baptist convention in
Philadelphia, Penn, the Rev. c. w.
Washington conducted the services.
The messages were unusually
good They were taken from Gen.
esis l7-2, subject being: "A Man
that Has Never Broken coven-
ant" and "A Mighty Dust" taken
from Nashum 1-3.
There were several visitors pre-
sent from various churches of the
city.
The total offering was $86.43.
You are welcome to visit with us
regularly
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Washington-C Caldwell
Marriage Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond Caldwell
1909 Pleasant Avenue have announ-
ced the marriage of their daugh-
ter, Ethel Louise to Mr.. Joshua
Washington of Madison county, the
ceremony havink taken place on
August 2, 1850. The popular young
couple is now enjoying their honey
moon in Milwaukee, Wis, where
they plan to make their home and
where, Mrs. Washington, former
student of Lanier High School,
will continue her education. The
groom is a veteran of World War
II and a former student of John
sons School of Trade in jackson.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Les RoYales Meet With
Mrs. Vera Lucas

The monthly meeting. of Les Roy
ales Social and Civic Club was held
Sunday afternoon on the home of
Mrs. Vera Lucas, West Cohea ST,
with president Helen Griffin, pre-
siding. During the business session
plans were discussed for the clubs
Fall Dance scheduled for Friday
night, September 90, at the Play
house. During the social hour, Mrs.
Lucas, assisted b her husband, serv-
ed her guests most delicious plate
luncheon of chicken salad on let
tuce, with brownies and iced coca
colas. The next meeting will be in
the home of Mrs. Anna Rudd DIV
er.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
improvements Being
Made At Elmwood

improvements are being made at
the Elmwood cemetery on Erie
Street and it is necessary that all
families having graves there will
please see that there are markers
at each grave. If the original
marker has been demolished, you
are requested to put information
on small board and nail down
at the head of the grave. For furth-
er information pleas ecall the sup
ervisor of city cemeteries, Mr.. John
Baker, 2-3883 or Mrs. Lillian Ran
dali, 2-2S01.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
THIS IN THAT
By SARAH M. HARVEY

MORE AND MORE we are made
to realize that we do have few
readers-this fact was attested by
the many phone calls and inquiries
concerning our toothache mention
ed in this column last week and
the many suggestions as to what
dentist to see and what time of the
month to have them extracted +. (.
the only missing information was
the ways and means to get the
money with which to have them
extracted. Thanks any way for the
interest.
THE WAR IS DEFINITELY in
our front yards. Aside from the
Reservists like K. w. Thames, Ee-
Roy Lucas and others who have
already gone we saw the first con-
tingent of state youths indicted in
to the Army under the new draft
law sworn in at the induction CEN
ter out at the Air Base Many were
jackson boys, and if you really want
to see some of your buddies 60
down by Shepherds Kitchenette,
Edward Lees Hotel or Summer
Hotel where they are being fed.
1t brings Korea mighty close to
youi
DOWN AT THE CENTER next
door to Central Methodist Church
on Tuesday night, a group of wo-
men, interested in Public Affairs
and the Republican Party had a
most interesting meeting, with Mrs.
Ruby S. Lyles, presiding OVER the
meeting and State Chairman S. w.
Miller guest speaker. AMONG the
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
Mrs. Mcqueen Entertains
Clark ST. Matrons

The Matrons of Clark Street B2p-
fist Church were entertained in the
lovely home of Mrs. Myrtle Nc
Queen, 319 E. Church Street Mon
day, Sept 4 at pm, with the
devotion being led by Mesdames
w. A. Jones, Lonia Taylor, w. A.
Westerfield. Remarks were made
by the president, Mrs. Corene Guy
mes. The topic was discussed by in
structor Mrs. Hattie Ruth Haskin,
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Mrs. John Powell. Nothing was left
undone to make Mrs. Masseys visit
delightful and enjoyable and her
sisters feel very appreciative to all
who in any way contributed to her
pleasures during the stay. Mrs.
Massey left here for Knoxville,
Tenn.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Mrs. Edna Brent, a charming
guest of her sister Mrs. Collum on
Roosevelt reported having had a
lovely visit home with her dad
and sister. Many royal courtesies
were extended her by friends. She
was accompanied home by her
niece and children, Mrs. Thelma
Bass, who plans to spend a few
weeks in the windy city.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
It'd Bits of News
About Folk We
Know

Friends are happy to welcome
home, Miss Earlene Cobb, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl 0. Cobb,
who has spent the summer in In
dianapolis, Ind, where she was en-
ployed by the state of Indiana as
a laboratory technician. She work
ed at the Herman c. Morgan health
center, which is the medical dty.s-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

ion of the well known Flanner
house in Indianapolis. After a feW
days in this city Miss Cobb will
return to Nashville, Tenn, to re-
sumo studies for her masters de-
gree at Fisk University.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

refreshments the hostess served
chicken salad with tomatoes, coca
colas and lemon pie. Mrs. Jamie
B. Robinson, president. Cora Ben
Thurmond, reporter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Rev. and Mrs. L. H. Newsome of
Posers Avenue are the very proud
parents of baby girl born Sept.
!, and who has been named Linda
Lyvonne. Her. maternal grandmoth-
er is Mrs. Viola Williams.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Friends are sorry to hear of Rev.
A. B. Jones being injured in an
automobile accident Sunday, Sept.
10th. Rev. Jones was on his way
to a conference held at Birming-
ham, Ala. Sept. 8-18. At this writ
ing he is reported to be resting
nicely.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

The Rev A. M Kinks will spon-
sor a meeting that is held for all
pastors of this area beginning Mon
day, Sept. Is. This meeting is spe-
cially for reelection of new pastors
in various churches in the state.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Visiting in the home of the M.
E. Mosleys on Cohea Street is the
lovely Miss Florence Wilson of New
York City who is spending some
time here before going on to Fisk
University where she is a student.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Topp is recuperating after a recent
operation at the Baptist hospital.
1t is hoped that she will soon be
completely well.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Home after an extended vacation
in Chicago is young Charles Mn
stead Jones of Lynch Street. While
in the city Charles was houseguest
of his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Chaplin, Mr. and Mrs. Wen
dell Howard and other relatives and
friends He reports of attending sew
eral major league baseball games.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Friends and relatives are happy
to know that Mrs. Thelma Harvey
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16

Christophene and Robert RoNbs
grandchildren of Rev and Mrs. Ro-
bert Rhodes. Sr., of Blair Street
are home again after spending two
months vacation in Chicago with
their mother, Mrs. Lathena r. Fobbs
and other relatives. They report an
enjoyable visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1950-09-16
WHERE TO GO PROBLEM"

Our Service is the Best.
Our Food is too.
And That Means
We'he Expecting YOU"
, 1950-03-29

Rose" in honor Of the Governor,
who delivered his inaugural adj
dress followed by Assistant Secre-
tary Davidson.
A bouquet of roses was given
to Mrs. de Castro by little Alena
Anduze, and a rose to the Cover
nor for his lapel by little Adrian
Moorhead; later another bouquet
was presented to Mrs. de Castro
by little Myrtle Thomas. All three
were rewarded with kisses by the
Chief Executive and his wife.
After the address by Assistant
Davidson, Hon. Samuel Chase
paid tribute to all who helped to
make the inaugural a success and
special tribute to Captain Wilson
who was in charge of the military
and who consistently remained in
the background Among those in
troduced were General and Mrs.
Morris, Admiral and Mrs. Hanson,
Colonel and Mrs. Smith. Colonel
and Mrs. Phillips and ex-Gover-
nor Of Puerto Rico, Jesus T.
Pinero.
Ex-Governor Pinero was given
unusually heavy applause in Ere
deriksted and Christiansted. Spe-
cial tribute was also paid to Col.
Smith Of the San Jose Project who
entertained the Councilmen when
they were in st. Thomas.
, 1950-03-29
Enthusiasm for
Gov. de Ccstro Seen
In Celebration

BasSin Triangle Church bells
began to ring. The great red,
white and blue archway
through which the Governor
passed had the sign "Wel-
come the first banner float
ing across the street read "Wel
come to Our Governor, the
second Welcome to Secretary
Davidson; the next Eve Wish
You Gods Guidance, 1--WE
Pledge Our Full Cooperation"
Two motorcycle Patrolmen
headed the parade followed by
the Marshall of the Day Lau-
renee Merrill, astride his
horse, followed by the 81st
Army Band, the U. S. Color
Guard, then came the car with
Governor and Mrs. de Castro
accompanied by Administra-
tor Taylor in an open car, fol-
lowed by Asst. Secretary Da-
wilson, Mrs. Taylor and the
Hon. S. Christian Chase, sew
eral cars Immediately behind
carried members of the Gov
ernor's party,
Behind came the members
of the Municipal Council, the
Central Committee, heads of
departments, the st. Thomas
Community Brass Band, mem
bers of the Police Force,
American Legionaires, t h
Red Cross Unit, Hospital Unit
consisting Of several floats,
Boy Scouts with Bugle and
nrpm Corp, the Faculty and
Students CT the Christiansted
High School.
While applause greeted al
most every unit the CHS, head
ed by Superintendent Pearl
Larsen and Principal Markoe,
came in for unusually heavy
applause as the were uniform
ly dressed; girls in white
blouses, red skirts the boys in
white shirts and pants, ma
room tie; all wore white caps
made Army style with H
in red. On the caps of teach
ers was the letter IT"
Attracting attention also
were floats from Kings Hill
Home, Frederiksted Hospital
Float and one representing the
Municipal Dentist Dr.. Aubrey
Anduze brought on much
laughter as he drilled his