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The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21
Music Recital
Held Thurs.

Miss Carmen Ferguson present
ed her pupils in a piano and song
recital Thursday evening at the
recital Thursday evening at the
high school auditorium. On the
program were Mary Sue Cotton,
Wilma Nell Thrasher, Betty Lou
Taylor, Carol Cox, Jean Powell,
Nancy Barden, Linda Brock, Blu
ford Taylor, Jr., Jean Peterman,
Carolyn McKibben, Kay Moss, Ell
len Vegezzi, Sara Ellen Odom,
Glenda Tuberville, Nell Parker
Baine, Mary Sue Odom, Alice
Howard, Shirley Temple, Bon
ME Jean Hathcock, Yvonne
Moss, Sylvia Samuelson, Betty
Sue Ray and Emily Smith. Two
groups of children sang seasonal
songs.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21
TCHULA NEWS
Forest Guardian Club Holds
Two Meetings In December
Mrs. C. R. Hamlin, Reporter

The Tchula Forest Guardian club
met twice in December with E.
p. Mcmillan, area forester, pres
ent to give talks and show the
films, Dead Out" and Birth OF
The Pine"
On December 8 the club planted
two redbud trees, and gave the
following program Introduction
and welcome, by Patricia Baine;
tree planting song by members;
Trees in the Scriptures, Jim Hut
ton, Barbara Jewel Estes, Leo
Lowentritt, Jr., and Bobby Rowe;
What Trees Mean to Us, Sidney
Sheppard; song, Trees" by Kay
Moss; Arbor Day, Carolyn Nc
Kibben; Our Tree, Ann Miller;
Tree Planting, Terrell Mature
Cobb and David Samuelson.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21

College students arriving home
for the holidays are Jeanne
Shields, Millsaps; Ann Hampton
Ray, Jean Maggie, Belhaven; Bar
bara Buck, Dorie Mae Hathcock,
Barbara Ann Grantham, M. S. C.
W; Marion Kazar, Northwestern,
Chicago; Robert Perry, Basil
Brown, Byron Sharpe, Buddy Wa
terer. Mississippi State; Mary
Elizabeth Tahir, Abe Tahir, Jr.,
Ole Miss; and Herbie Hill, Uni
versity of Mississippi.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21
rzxs. Carl Booth Is
Hostess To Club

Mrs. Carl Clifton Booth extend
ed hospitality to members of her
bridge club Wednesday afternoon,
Christmas decorations were
used in the living room where two
tables of guests were seated. The
hostess served Coca-Colas and
candy during the games and later,
q salad course and coffee was en-
fcyed. Mrs. Walter Curle won the
high score prize, and Mrs. Ken
Eeth Parrish, the bingo.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21

Mrs. Luther Ganong will leave
by plane from Greenwood Thurs
day to spend the holidays in Pen
sacola Florida with her brother,
John T. Marshall.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21
Youth Fellowship To Hold
CandIelight Service 9th.

The annual Christmas candle
light service, sponsored by the
Youth Fellowship Council, will
be presented at the Presbyterian
Church Sunday afternoon, De-
cember "a, at Sis. The offering
will be given to the old ministers
fund.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Read of Pass
Christian spent Friday and Satur-
day with their son, c. B. Read and
children.
Mrs. w. r. Minter, who has
been visiting in the home Of her
son, DR.. David Minter for the past
few months, left recently to visit
another son, the Rev. John Minter
and family in Cuero, Texas
Mrs. Minnie Walt entertained
with family dinner last Sunday.
Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Bernie Ever and child
|ren of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs.
Thatcher Walt, Tchula, and Mr..
and Mrs. Martin Thomas Walt
and daughter of Mobile, Alabama.
The Ever family are locating in
Texas.
Mrs. j. ]. Kazar, Mrs. Frank
Darnell, Mrs. Irene Cox, Mrs. H. H.
Hill and Mrs. j. B. Irving were
Jackson visitors Tuesday.
Noted shopping in Greenwood
Wednesday were Mrs. Frank
Barnwell Of Thornton, Mrs.
Claude Jones of KERN, Mrs. w. E.
Hays, Mrs. B. B. Brannon, Mrs.
Virginia Mayfield, M rs. w. w.
Woody, Mrs. c. B. Read, Mrs.
Frank Clark and Mrs. C.. r. Ham
lin.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21
To Sing Carols

To Sing Carols
DR.. and Mrs. David Minter' viii
accompany group of young peo-
pie singing Christmas carols on
Christmas eve to shut-ins. After
wards they will 60 to the home OF
Mrs. j. L. Shields for refreshments.
Miss Cecilia George is home
from Guifport College for the ho-
lidays.
(More Tcfiula News on Page I'D
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George Sutherland
of Manitou, Canada, will arrive
this week to spend the winter
with their daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
F. M. Clark and children.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21
BirthduY Dinner Honors
Miss Mary Alice Shields

Mrs. IL. Shields gave a surprise
dinner party for her daughter,
| Miss Mary Alice on her birthday,
December IA, at noon. The dining
table was festive with Christmas
decorations. Favors were red boots
filled with candy. The hostess SER
we'd a delicious chicken dinner
with birthday cake and ice cream.
Places were laid for Angelo Ka-
zar, Leila Ann Waterer, Betty Sue
Ray, Yvonne Moss, Nell Parker
Baine and Mary Alice Shields.
Miss, Libby Jones and Miss Mar
tha Louise Turner arrived from
New York City last week to spend
the holidays.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21

Miss Agnes Sproles, Miss Lima
Edwards, Miss Estelle Jones,
Miss Carmen Ferguson and Miss
Fannie. LiddelT went to Jackson
Saturday. Miss Liddell spent the
weekend in Learned with rela-
tives.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21
W.M.U. Met Monday
With Eight Present

The w. M. u. met in the Bap-
tist Church Monday afternoon
with eight present. Prayer, Mrs.
J. P. Love, Bible lesson in Acts
given by Mrs. Mary Sheppard.
Those taking part on the pro-
gram were Mrs. w. M. Unger, Mrs.
w. E. Marshall, Mrs. j. B. We'll
born, Mrs. Bluford Taylor, Mrs.
j. P. Love and Mrs. D. E. Rickles.
Each brought a gift to send to the
State Hospital in Jackson.
The Sunbeams met at four with
% present. The Christmas pro-
gram and Christmas tree were un-
der the leadership of Mrs. Richard
Byrd and Mrs. Ralph Tutterow
Mrs. Scot met with the G. AS
with thirteen present for their
Christmas program. Both groups
were served refreshments by Mrs.
S. S. Love and Mrs Bluford Tay-
lor.
The Lexington advertiser., 1950-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Read of Pass
Christian spent Friday and Satur-
day with their son, c. B. Read and
children.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
HAzLEHURST
n EW S

Well Folk! King Football has
finally come to Dear Ole Parrish
High School. The season opened
last Friday over in Mendenhall,
Miss, with the Tigers Of Coach
Stewart from Hazlehurst stealing
every show with the exception Of
the Bearact's.
Mendenhall kicked. to Hazlehurst
who returned to their 40. On the
first play Lonzell Butler faded
back and shot long spiral to
Herbert McCray who snagged it
on the Mendenhall 20 and from
there to pay dirt he went. The
scoring parade was on and when
the final whistle blew, the Tigers
from Parrish High School won
their first game since 1943, when
football was disbanded here.
Hurrah for the Tigers and we
OF Hazlehurst are truly behind
you.
The next game will be on the
goth of October at Monticello. If
you can, let US follow the Tigers
to Monticello and to victory.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
CRYSTAL
SPRINGS NEWS


The Wedding Of Roses given at
New Zion Methodist Church was
very successful wedding. The
church was beautifully decorated
with roses and fern. Two solos
were sung for the occasion: "Be-
cause" by Mrs. Elizabeth Yates,
and II Love You Truly" by Mrs.
Cloteal Pickett.
Flower girls were: little Misses
Carolyn Benson, Betty Sue Sykes,
10 Ann Graham, Betty Lewis,
Mary Louis Robinson, Cinderella
Tillman, Faye, Delois Pickett, Ver-
non Brown, Mary Ella Brown.
Ring bearer, Thomas Charles Grif-
fin. Brides were: Misses Jerelene
Hooks, Minnie M. Hunter, Rosie
Robinson, Lorraine Yates, Sarah
Ann Washington, Frankye Lewis,
Carlene Davis, Louise Sibbie, Ear
nestine Abney. Miss Abney was
crowned queen Of the brides. Mrs.
Luddie Graham, by raising the
next highest amount was marri( 4
as bride. Music by Miss Betty
Lou Benson.
This program was sponsored by
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
N &C 0 N B
n ( " S

Christ Temple Holiness Church
suspended their Church Services
Sunday to attend the C. w. w. As
sociation at Spring Bulah Church
Ruth, Mississippi.
The Association had very good
session. The next meeting will be
held at the Spring Hill Holiness
Church, Tylertown, Mississippi.
You are invited to attend the
General Conference at the A. M. E.
Church, Rev. E. D. Scott, Pastor.
The Conference will be held Nov.
1922.
Rev. F. A. Boyd, preached a soul
stirring sermon at the Christ Tenn
pie Holiness Church Sunday night.
Rev. Dickey, Claude Simmons,
spent two days in Waco, Texas
last week, visiting their Uncle in
the Veterans Hospital.
We are sorry to hear of the i'll
ness of Mrs. Mollie Afford. Her
many friends wish for hel speedy
recovery.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
SU NJ R ALL.
N < W S

A Community Be t e meni
League" was recently organized
in the Sumrall Community for the
purpose Of improving the general
condition Of their district.
Officers were elected as follows
Rev. F. d. Smith, President; Rev.
James Collins, Vice President; Mr.
H. Ridgeway, Secretary; Mr.. R.
L, Drake, Assistant Secretary; Mr..
w. M. Evans, Treasurer; Mr.. M. A.
Steels, Communication Agent.
Committees were elected as fol-
lows: Membership Committee, Rev.
B. H. Harvey and Mrs. L. V. Gar
ner; Program Committee, Mr.. H.
Ridgeway; Social Committee, Mrs.
Mabel Smith and Mrs. Jessie Mae
Steel.
The Sunday School Union will
close it's series of meetings for the
year at the Second Hopewell M.
B. Church on the first Sunday in
November.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
BY LINESOF
BAPTIST
HOSPITAL
BY HI. MARSHALL

Oh! Oh! Dan Cupid has been
hanging around M. B. H. and I
don't know if it's good or bad.
Three of our young ladies have
gotten engaged in that many
many months /!
The Virgie Bracey Y. w. A. met
in the lounge Of the colored Nurs-
es' Home, with Bessie Ryan pre-
siding.
The main point Of discussion was
a Y. w. A. project, no positive
decision was made but several sug-
gestions were accepted.
Miss Richardson presented a
short Biblical pagant Of "The Ser
mon on The Mount" The scene was
enacted as Jesus and His twelve
disciples. The precipitants were
dressed in white robes, with the
disciples gathered around the Mas
ter on the Mount. They asked ques-
tions and were taught Of the "B"
Attitudes, the Ten Commandments
and how to pray.
The meeting was adjourned.
Miss Thelma Gates spent long
and pleasurable weekend at Yazoo
City visiting her family.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Moffett and
Jean Carter all of New Orleans,
spent the weekend here and visit
ed Miss Rutha Jenkins, their niece.
The September '53 class spent
the weekend at their homes re-
spectively.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
nATCHEz
NEWS

The Natchez Negro Business
League is sponsoring an All Star
Baseball game featuring Hank
Thompson, Luke Easter and Monty
irwin, at Liberty Park on Friday
night October 27, at p. m. The
proceeds from the game will go to
the Community Chest and the Poor
Colored Children Christmas Tree.
Ticket advance, S1.35, Gate, $1.5O.
Your Cooperation in this effort will
be highly appreciated.
Mrs. Sadie Jackson an old resi-
dence of Natchez and wife of Mr..
Alfred Jackson Of Henderson
Street, passed last week at the
Charity Hospital. Funeral services
were held Sunday from King Solo
mon B. C. with Rev. w. S. Scott
officiating. Funeral arrangements
were conducted by West & Webb
Funeral Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Hawkins and
children spent the week lend in New
Orleans with Mrs. Hawkins moth
er, Mrs. Pauline Logan. They were
accompanied by Mr.. Rubin Logan.
Mrs. Charles B. Reynolds of Tus-
kegee, Alabama is the pleasant
house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Mann
Davis, on Manmouth Street.
Mr.. Maurice Rowan, former
manager and boss vocal of the
Deep River Quartet of Natchez,
Mississippi is now Pvt. Maurice
Rowan Of the U. S. Army. He is
stationed at Fort Jackson S. Caro-
lima. His many friends and rela-
tives pray his safe return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis ST.,
wishes to announce the arrival Of
their recent son Larry Darnell Ell
lis on October 13, 1850. The mother
and baby are resting we'll.
The Sportmans Club is giving a
Bar-B-Q Party on November 9,
at 8 p. m. at Willie's Body and
Fender Shop. This is treat that
you really can't beat so come out
for an evening of fun.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
( D W A R DS
n ( VI S

st. Marks Church sponsored it's
fall drive continuing their contri-
button on the building Of their new
church Oct. 8, 1850.
The pastor, Rev. L. C. Pickens.
1892 Pittsburg Street, Jackson,
Miss, preached a wonderful SER
mon both day and night.
Money raised by members one
hundred ninety-six dollars (196).
Visitors contributed $500. To-
tai money raised S205.OO. The
pastors wife, Mrs. Pickens, made
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

a report of their trip to the Ma
tional Convention, which was en-
Joyed by all. Rev. L. C. Pickens,
Pastor; E. L. Robinson, Clerk;
lsola Mcdaniel, Reporter.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

The meeting was strictly of a
business nature. Each member
present presented her 1850 regis
tration card and the "R" Num-
Der taken to the record, in the year
book. members present were:
Miss Mildred Salters, Mrs. Rosie
Mitchell, Mrs. bessie Thomas,
Mrs. Inez Kelly, Mrs. Louvenia
Hally, Mrs. Virginia Woodard,
Mrs. Matte Rundles, Mrs. Mar
garet Hunter. A very delicious
luncheon was served by the host
occ
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

serving the people of Jackson for
five years. This is a Community
Chest Agency serving teen-agers,
young adults and adults through
various activities across the year.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
Y. W. c. A. NEWS
Prof. James GOOden
WV Luncheon Speaker

WV Luncheon Speaker
The Branch YWCA will have its
first luncheon of the season with
Prof. Gooden, Supervisor Of Negro
Schools, as guest speaker. Know
more about the school expansion
program in Jackson by attending
the YWCA public affairs luncheon
on Tuesday, October "a, at IL
noon.
Let this luncheon be a must on
your schedule for Tuesday, Oc-
tober "a. A good home-cooked
meal plus the information Prof.
Gooden has for us will be yours
for only 60c. Make your reserva-
tions by noon Monday, October
%, 1850.
Come and bring the whole fam
lily.
Miss Mary Valena White, Teen
Age Program Director of the
Branch YWCA, is attending an
Induction Institute for new staff
members in Atlanta, Ga, this
week.
The Business and Industrial
Girls Club of the Branch YWCA
will meet Tuesday, October "a, at
6 pm. All young women are ex-
pected to be present.
We were happy to have Rev. H.
L. Davis, pastor of New Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, in on our YWCA
Bible Class last Thursday morning.
This class meets each Thursday
at 10 am. for only one hour.
Please meet with us next Thurs
day.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

business session.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess.
The City Federation Club held
its first meeting of the fall, Mon
day, October 16, at the Y.W.C.A.,
with the president, Mrs. T. C.
Jones, presiding. Plans for the
state meeting to be held in Clarks-
dale, Miss, October 26-27, were
discussed.
Mrs. Audrey Caskrell of West
Pearl Street was hostess to the
October meeting Of the Beethoven
Music Club. After the business
session, Mrs. Daniel Bass led a
discussion of the life of Antonale
Dora Stubs, presided.
Misses Beverly Robinson, Ruth
Waites and Agnes Bingham were
welcomed into the club as new
members.
During the social hour the host
ess served delicious refreshments
to the following members: Misses
Eddie Mae Butler, Allie Louise AL
more, Gwendolyn Greene, Lottie
Williams, Annie Catherine Dudd,
Ruth Waites, Beverly Robinson,
Agnes Bingham and Mrs. David
Bass.
Mrs. Aretha Gray, of 122 Roose-
welt Street, entertained guests
from Birmingham, Ala, Brandon
and Jackson, Sunday in her home
The guests enjoyed games and de-
licious refreshments served by Mrs
Gray.
We are sorry to hear of the i'll
ness of Mrs. Sallie Stansberry and
Mrs. Lizzie Garner. We are hop.
ing for them a speedy recovery.
On Sunday, October Is, at
pm. Mrs. Mary Pullen of Ridge.
way Street, was gracious hostess
to the Lovely Danes social anc
civic club. The meeting wa.
opened with the theme song by the
group followed by prayer. The
president, Mrs. Hulett, presided
over the business session. Plan:
were completed for the fall affair
to be held in the near future. AT
ter adjournment, the hostess served
a tasty plate luncheon.
The next meeting will be in the
home of Mrs. Sarah Lee, 1872;
Moorehouse, Sunday, November 5
at 4 pm.
Mrs. Geneva Evans Day is bacl
home after touring the state Of
Texas. She spent a week in Hous
ton with friends and viewed som,
of the ruins Of the Texas City ex
plosion. She divided a week il
New Orleans and Baton Rouge
La, with friends. She reports {
most enjoyable time.
The Local Nurses Club met il
the home Of Mrs. Arthur Mitchell
1889 Pittsburg Street, October IL
1850. The living room was beau
tifully decorated with fall flower.
and halloween decorations. TIL,
meeting was opened with the pres
ident presiding. Plans were out
lined and discussed for the new
year and bylaws revised. Officer.
elected for the new year were
Mrs. Matte Rundles, president
Mrs. Bessie Thomas, vice presi
dent; Mrs. Inez Kelly, secretar!
and reporter; Miss Mildred Sal
ters, assistant secretary, and Mrs
Mary Ella Lockhart, treasurer.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

Mrs. T.. M. Perdue visited friendS
and relatives here in this city. She
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Remus Hoguns, of 1919 Banks St.
The NAACP Anniversary Pro-
gram for Tuesday night has sew
eral unique features. City-wide
chorus will take the lead in a
Community singing featuring a
Medley in Patriotism. Oscar Wolfe
and D. F. Galloway will direct the
singing.
William Harvey, popular Lanier
High School graduate and now a
freshman at Tougaloo College, is
scheduled to recite Langston
Hughes poem, Il, Too, American"
The main attraction is a round
table discussion with representa-
tiveS from crosS-section of Jack
son. Included are: ministers, wom-
en-, professional, and fraternal lead
ers. Much interest is manifested in
the highlighting of the opinion of
the Man on the Street. Miller Mos
ley, locally famous for champion
ing the cause of the common man,
will be on the panel.
Other participants on the pro-
gram will include Rev. w. A. Ben
der, Rev. j. D. Wheaton, Mrs
James Dotson, Mrs. G. n. Bates,
Rev. C. A. Greer, Mrs. EvangeIne
Byrd, Mr.. T. c. Almore, Mrs. R. S.
Lyells, and Rev. C. F. Odom.
The members of the Missionary
Society of Pearl Street A. M. E
Church wish to express their ap-
probation to the participants and
those who contributed in other
ways which enabled them to have
very successful Annual Harvest
Day last Sunday. Mr.. H. Henry
of Jackson College gave lovely
address fitting the occasion. 1t was
enjoyed by all.
The Sunny Dale Garden Club
held its monthly meeting Sunday
October Is, with Mrs. Glen Patter
hostess in her beautiful home OF
W. Pearl Street.
The meeting was presided ovel
by the president Mrs. Velma Pay
ton.
The West Side Garden Clui
held its regular meeting Monday
October Is. The President, Mrs.
The President Mrs. Dora Stubbs
presided.
Correction Of Flower Show Award
Miss Rosa Redmond was the win
ner of the blue and tied with Mrs
Velma Peyton on the best Artistic
Arrangement instead of Mrs. A. ]
Noel. Miss Redmond and the Jack
son College Community Garder
Club will enjoy displaying tn,
lovely Silver Bud Vase, half of tn,
Club year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scott and Mrs
Juanita Beadle motored to New
Orleans, La, last week end to th,
Tulane-Notre Dame game. Mrs
Beadle was guest of Mrs. Floyt
Johnson, while in the Crescen
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Young. Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Williams, attende,
the Tulane-Notre Dame game il
New Orleans, last Saturday.
The Up-To- -Daters, Club held it
October meeting last Wednesday i,
the home. of Mrs. Carrie Henderso,
on Maple Street, with Mrs. Corin
Guynes, hostess. The meeting wa
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21
SOCIETY
SLANTS

T. c. Jones. Plans for the years
activities were outlined during the
business session.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

The City Federation Club held
its first meeting of the fall, Mon
day, October 16, at the Y.W.C.A.,
with the president, Mrs. T. C.
Jones, presiding. Plans for the
state meeting to be held in Clarks-
dale, Miss, October 26-27, were
discussed.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

The Sunny Dale Garden Club
held its monthly meeting Sunday,
October Is, with Mrs. Glen Patten
hostess in her beautiful home on
w. Pearl Street.
The meeting was presided over
by the president Mrs. Velma Pay
ton.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

The West Side Garden Club
held its regular meeting Monday,
October 16. The President, Mrs.
The President Mrs. Dora Stubbs,
presided.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

The Branch YWCA has been
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

Mrs. Aretha Gray, of 122 Roose-
welt Street, entertained guests
from Birmingham, Ala, Brandon
and Jackson, Sunday in her home.
The guests enjoyed games and de-
licious refreshments served by Mrs.
Gray.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

We are sorry to hear of the i'll
ness of Mrs. Sallie Stansberry and
Mrs. Lizzie Garner. We are hop
ing for them a speedy recovery.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Young, Mr.
and Mrs. w. H. Williams, attended
the Tulane-Notre Dame game ir
New Orleans, last Saturday.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

Mrs. Geneva Evans Day is back
home after touring the state of
Texas. She spent week in Hous-
ton with friends and viewed some
of the ruins of the Texas City ex-
plosion. She divided a week in
New Orleans and Baton Rouge,
La, with friends. She reports a
most enjoyable time.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scott and Mrs.
Juanita Beadle motored to New
Orleans, La, last week end to the
Tulane-Notre Dame game. Mrs.
Beadle was guest of Mrs. Floyd
Johnson, while in the Crescent
City.
Jackson advocate., 1950-10-21

The Up-To-Daters, Club held its
October meeting last Wednesday in
the home. of Mrs. Carrie Henderson
on Maple Street, with Mrs. Corine
Guynes, hostess. The meeting was
presided over by the president Mrs.
Evening star., 1950-03-19
lOuisiunun
Entertained
At Dinner

Mrs. Reed Paige Clark enter
tanned at dinner last evening in
honor of Mr.. Leo Buillard. Mayor
of St. Martinsville, La, who is the
house guest of his brother in-laW
and sister, Representative and
Mrs. Edwin E. Willis of Louisiana.
The party was given at the United
Nations Club and was enlivened
by the singing of Irish songs and
the showing of Irish motion pic
lures.
Friday evening Mayor Buillard
was host at a buffet supper in
the home of Representative and
Mrs. Willis, and for the occasion
had pompano, red snapper and
crayfish flown from Louisiana.
Violets and moss also came by air
to form the centerpiece for the
table. Representative and Mrs.
Wright Patman and Representa-
tive and Mrs. Henry D. Larcade,
jr., of Louisiana were among the
guests.
Evening star., 1950-03-19
Navy Patrons
Top
Officials

The Chief Executive and Mrs.
Truman head the imposing list of
patrons for the 1850 Navy Relief
Ball scheduled for April IA. Hon
orary chairman of the gala affair
which will be held in the Sail
Loft at the Naval Gun Factory is
Mrs. Forrest P. Sherman. wife of
the Chief of Naval Operations,
and the honorary committee in
cludes Admiral Sherman, the
Commandant of the Marine Corps
and Mrs. Clifton B. Gates, Vice
Admiral and Mrs. Vincent r.
Murphy, Rear Admiral and Mrs.
Glenn B. Davis and Rear Admiral
Frank G. Fahrion.
Patrons for the ball include
Mrs. Fred Vinson, the Secretary
of the Treasury and Mrs. Snyder,
the Secretary of Defense and Mrs.
Louis johnson, Senator and Mrs.
Millard Tydings. the Secretary of
the Navy and Mrs. Francis P.
Matthews, the Undersecretary of
the Navy and Mrs. Dan Kimball,
the Assistant Secretary and Mrs.
John Koehler, Commissioner and
Mrs. John Russell Young. Mrs.
James Forrestal, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rudolph Max Kaufman, Mrs.
George Barnett, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Woods Bliss, Mr.. Glenn
Martin and Mrs. Minta Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Hecht, jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh D. Auchin-
Gloss, Mrs. Marc Mitscher, Mrs.
Claude A. Swanson, the former
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs.
John L. Sullivan, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick P. H. Siddons and Mr..
and Mrs. Middleton Train.
In keeping with Navy tradition
top ranking Navy and Marine
Corps officers have rallied to the
Navy Relief Benefit. Comprising
the impressive list are Fleet Adm.
William D. Leahy, Fleet Adm. and
Mrs. Ernest j. King, Fleet Adm.
and Mrs. Chester w. Nimitz, Gen
eral and Mrs. Alexander A.