Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-12-28
SIOUX FALLS. S. D.
By Mlasrvo BrldgswosO
A91 Ne. Ralaaesoea Ave.

mas Cantata was presented by the
senior choir All were glad To SEE
Mrs. Gordon Tate. formerly a
member Of the Junior choir sing
ing with the senior choir at the
morning worship. Mrs. William
Tolson was In charge Of urging
church attendance. The total pre-
sent for the day was II.
Morning worship text was 81.
Luke 2:l-12. Subject. The Christ
mas Story" Rev. Bolts related
the story as seen through the eyes
Of a Commentator.
Pfc. Van Booker and Pfc.
Thomas were visitors Five other
visitors were also present. Al Z
p. m. the last Christmas rehear-
sal was held, assisted by musical
directress, Mrs Geo. Vaughn. At
$50 the Youth Fellowship, Miss
Shirley Staples, president. met
The review was given by the
mems class, Rev. Bolts. teacher
He brought an Informative talk on
the book of Genesis.
Al the evening worship, Rev
Bolts, assisted by Deacon Chas
Bentley sponsored devOtiOnals
testimonials and scripture read
ings. The Christmas program was
held Christmas night at the
church.
Pilgrim Baptist church. Rev
Eugene Williams. pastor. held It's
Christmas program on Christmas
eve In order that the community
might share in each program.
Mrs. Melvin Smith assisted by
her sister, Mrs. Bernice Milton Of
Ottumwa, Iowa, were co-hostesses
at a party in honor Of their son
and nephew. Pfc. Donald Smith
At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, 2i6 East 32nd Street Sun
day afternoon. The guests present
were Kenneth, Thomas and Wal
lace Anderson. Van Booker, Alon-
20 Smith, Bentley Jace and Al
fred White.
Mrs. Virgil Anderson will be-
hostess In honor Of her son, Pfc.
Thomas Anderson. Monday at her
home. 3O5 West Bailey st.
The St Johns Baptist Church
choir. Mrs. Ruth McLaurin. presi-
dent, held their Christmas party
Tuesday in the dining room OF the
church.
Christmasing with relatives and
grandparents are Mary and Karen
Vaughn. daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Vaughn. 115 No. Oak.
Ave. Apt No. 81 who left Sunday.
The former will visit in Atchison.
Kans. at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Allen and the latter
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. s
Coleman. Omaha, Nebraska.
The st. Johns Sunday school.
Mrs. Harvey Bentley. superintcnd-
cnt, held their Christmas party At
the church Saturday afternoon
with Misses Shirley Staples m
charge who Is president ~ the
Youth Fellowship Group, assisted
by Miss Gwendolyn Tolbcrt
Mr. Cassie Shelley, 9l5 No. Main
Ave. who received a present not
marked do not open until Christ
mas, Is proudly telling the time
from n Lord Elgin wrist watch. a
gin from the wife.
Mrs. BcrniCe Of Ottumwa, Iowa.
sister uf Mrs Melvin Smith, 2l6
East 32nd, arrived Friday Ia
spend the holiday season and visit
with her nephew. Pfc Donald
Smith. who Is stationed at Lake
Charles La. and Is home until
Dec. 2sth.
Pfc Van Booker, son Of the late
Bass Booker and Mrs. Booker. li5
No Oak. Ave. arrived home from
Occansihe, California with JaSstp
y Pcndleton. USMC and will join
IN their family reunion Christmas
evening In Minneapolis with his
mother. brothers and sister, Mrs
Matthew Little Of Minneapolis
The employees Of the Kreispr
Inc. including Mr. Harvey Bent
ley part time worker. who IL en-
ploycd NJ the Veterans Hospital,
were the guests at Christmas
dinner at the Cottage, Mrs Bent
ley was also a guest.
Mr. and Mrs Virgil Anderson,
sos WcstBailey St. are having a
family get-togethcr for the Yulc-
tide season Mrs. Ruth Coakley
apolis and Pfc. Thomas Anderson
and brother. Kenneth of Mime
from Fort Ord. Montery. Calf.
who Is working in the capacity Of
clerk-typist
Mrs L. Radcliffe. sl5 No. Main
Ave. are spending Christmas with
her mother. Mrs. A. Smith and
sister. Mrs. J. J. Allen Of Milwau.
kee. Wis.
CoOn's Beauty shop Yule dinner
was enjoyed by the operators in
cluding Mrs. Robert Haynes. 6Ol
So Willow Ave. formerly q beau
tiCian Of the late Mitchell Scion
and now manager Of the COOn's
Salon at the Airport Cafe. An ex-
change Of gifts was later made at
the home Of the owner. Mrs J
Cpon's home.
nc. Mrs. James Ice. president.
held its annual Yule Dinner and
exchange Of presents at the
u WV
Pfc. Gordon Tate. si2 No Mabls
St. who has finished his mechanic
training AZ Atlanta, Ga. returned
home Saturday for a ~ day stay
Pfc. Tate Is the sou OF Mrs. Ar
villa Tate 81 Minneapolis. MINI
He - the father Of two small
girls.
Tn, pr,pye T,luh Mra Thor,as
Clayton, President, met at the
Booker T. Washington Center for
their Christmas party and eN-
change of gifts Monday, Mrs
Bratrtcr Hamilton s manager Of
the center.
Mrs Blaine Brooks. 1919 W
18TH St. Mitchell. s. n. was in the
city visiting and was the house
guest of Air and Mrs. William
TDlson.