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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
Beauticians
Holds Breakfast

The tenth annual Dawn
Breakfast of Alpha Chi ri
Omega Sorority was held on
Sunday in the Ebony Room
Of the Gotham Hotel. The
Alpha Gamma Kappa chap
ter was hostesses, which III
Guided Mesdames Thelma
Sumlar, Morsetta Wells and
Ruby Allen Tremble.
The hostess and each
guest were presented with a
corsage of oak leaves and
acorns, tied with the soror-
ity's colors, sky blue and
white.
Mrs. Stella Ferguson was
the soloist, and Juanita
Meek. pianist. furnished the
incidental music.
Mrs. Eumiller Beatty gave
the welcoming address, and
introduced the guest. speak
err, Attorney Jessie Slaton,
who chose for her subject
"Women Using Their Poten-
tials."
The guest speaker was
presented a corsage with
sorority's flowers, white car
nations and oak leaves and
acorns. Many smartly dress
ed, prominent ladies of our
city were present to enjoy
the beautiful affair and de-
lectable breakfast.
Alpha ri Omega Sorority
is comprised of outstanding
beauticians, and is sponsor
ed by DR.. Mary Bethune.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

Candlelight flickered in
the shadows Of ST. Cyprian's
Episcopal Church. Sunday at
$3.50 o'clock at the beauti-
full ceremony which united
in marriage Lois Barbara
and Charlie Herbert Sim
mons. The couple exchanged
vows before an altar bank
ed with palms, ferns and
tall standards of white flow
ers.
The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Small of Hartford Ave. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Simmons (Sr.)
The bride was gowned in
a beautiful gown of Ivory
satin and lace, a beautiful
head-piece of lace. held her
veil of illusion. She carried
a bouquet of white orchids
on a white Bible.
Bridemaids. Toby Nall,
Arlen Davidson, Ruth Dud-
ley, Lorraine Goldsby were
identical in waltz-length
gowns Of turquoise blue,
with matching satin slip
pers, their tiny headpieces
matching their dresses, each
carried a colonial bouquet of
roses.
Ann Simmons, maid of
honor, sister of the bride,
wore a gown identical of the
bridesmaide's in choral.
Eugene Chenault was best
man for Mr.. Simmons.
James Ingram, luce n
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
Receives


Elizabeth st. John, a reg
istered nurse on the staff of
Lincoln Hospital, Bronx,
NY, is one of eight work
ing men and women who
are to receive scholarships
to New York University's
Washington Square College
of Arts and Science. Dean
Thomas Clark Pollock has
announced.
Awarded annually by the
Colleges evening division,
the study grants are valued
at more than $4,000 each.
They cover all tuition costs
leading to a bachelor Of arts
degree. In the past II years,
% recipients have gradual
ed, several cum laude and
with Phi Beta Kappa hon
ors.
Miss st. John. who lives
at 511 West 151st Street.
Manhattan. is a graduate of
George Washington High
School in New York City. At
Lincoln Hospital she is
working in the nursery de-
partment.
Acting Secretary of the
Navy, The Honorable j. H.
Smith, expressed pleasure at
being able to extend the in
vitation to the National
Council of Negro Women to
witness the progress the
Navy has made in eliminat-
ing racial segregation and
providing a uniform Navy
setup for all enlisted per-
sonnet. The first inspection
will be made at cambridge,
Maryland on October Ia and
Is. On October 18 and 10,
inspection will be made at
Great Lakes, Illinois; on Oc-
tober 20 and 81, at San
Diego. California and on Oc-
tober % and 20, at Norfolk,
Virginia.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

cited also for her personal
share in this recognition.
Washington, ID. C.-Fol-
lowing through on its pro-
gram of elimination of seq
regation. the National Coun-
ell of Negro Women will
make an inspection tour of
Naval Installations at San
Diego, California; Great
Lakes. Illinois; cambridge,
Maryland and Norfolk, Vir.
ginia. A group of women
all members Of the National
Council of Negro Women
was designated by the En-
ecutive Committee in meet
ing on Saturday. September
H., as representatives to in
spect the facilities. training
programs, advancement OPP
pcrtunities, recreation, re-
ligious, hospital and social
welfare programs and the
Negro members of the Naval
services. The group will
have ample opportunity for
observation and to talk with
Navy personnel. They will
spend at least two days in
each installation where the
women will be the guests
Of Armed Services.
Washington, d. c. The
National Council of Negro
Women will be represented
at the highly important
Ninth Annual Conference on
Citizenship called by Attor-
ney General Herbert Brown
ell, to be held in Washing
ton on the 18th. 10th. and
18th of September at the
Statler Hotel. Among the
delegates who have indicat-
ed their intention to attend
and represent the National
Council of Negro Women
are Miss Edith Paulin of
Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. De-
lilah Pierce and Mrs. Flea
nor S. Singleton of Wash
ington. Mrs. Jeanetta w.
Brown is chairman of the
Citizenship Education De-
partment of the National
Council of Negro Women.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
CHARM
BY LOU LuTouR

NEW YORK (GlobaD-Under-
arm daintiness is priceless. II you
do not have il. by all means,
acquire IT,
II is a feminine must" in this
era of sleeveless frocks and
blouses-and il costs so little. A
sweet deodorant and razor's
edge are all that you need 10
achieve IL.
NEW YORK. (GlobaD 49, You
are not sitting pretty" If you
are not sitting tall with your
weight on the foot nearest your
chair Never recline on the tip
of your terminal vertebra.
The lady Of charm does moi
achieve beautiful sitting pos
iurs by Hopping down and
stretching her legs full length
before her.
Instead, she seats herself
gracefully keeping the soles d
her feet on the floor, making
every effort TO be a picture OF
poise.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

Harris. James Hall, Ruben
Bellingby and Thomas Chal-
houn were ushers.
Little Chic Mosley was the
tiny ring bearer. dressed in
white linen suit. Pretty
little Hilda Watkins gowned
in a lovely little rose color
ed gown and matching bon
net.
The brides mother. Mrs.
Small, chose for her daugh-
ter's wedding, a beautiful
aqua dress of chiffon with
pink lace hat.
The grooms mother. Mrs.
Simmons, chose a gown of
rose lace for the wedding.
Both mothers wore corsages
of orchid.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
Pilgrimage Set
Second Annual Pilgrimage
Harriet Tubman Home
and Shrine

Keep going, Harriet
Harriet Tubman used to say
in the days of the Under
ground Railroad. Council
ing the slaves whom she was
leading to freedom. she
would urge them. children
if YOU are tired. keep going;
if you are scared. keep 60
ing; if you are hungry, keep
going; if you want to taste
of freedom. keep going
Surely her encouraging
corridors of time as mem
admonition echoed down the
Der of the A.M.E. Zion
Church and their friends
in Auburn. New York,
Tuesday. September Ia, to
attend the second annual
pilgrimage to the recently
reconstruction $4,000 Har-
riet Tubman, which last
year became a reality.
Dedicated to the memory
of this champion of freedom,
the Home brings alive the
earnest desire of a life time
of service, the desire to pro-
vide a place where all peo-
pie may stop and become
refreshed. AS in Harriet
Tubman's lifetime, the house
at Auburn is again a place
where courage is renewed
and lives rededicated. Soon
it will provide care for the
aged.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

Light quantities OF Fertile
Hale and the J. H. Hale va
rieties are bringing $3.50 10
S3.7S per bushel at wholesale
for the No. l grade. Some top
values in fresh fruits and veg
efables at the local farmers
apples. snap beans. punched
markets these days are Wealthy
beeis. punched carrots. sweet
corn. green peppers. squash.
and field grade tomatoes.
Carlot dealers at the Union
Produce Terminal report that
brussels sprouts. coconuts and
cranberries all have made their
initial appearance at the Termi-
nal within the past few days,
Overall receipts Of live hogs
around the country's twelve ma
Jor livestock markets were COM
paratvely small earlier this week.
A total Of $4,000 was reported
for Monday, Sept. 10. Receipts
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
By MARY BELLE RHODES

of the Ladies AID 81 Second Bap-
list Church. also Is on the Adj
visofy Board and has been
member Of the Senior Choir Tor
90 years; president Of the New
Idea Social and Give Club for
four years. president ~ Detroit
Association; second wee president
Of the state Association of
Womcn's Clubs and District As
Sociatc of the state of Mich gan.
She was past worthy natron
OF Priscilla Chapter o. r. S..
Prince Hall afiillaton, and past
grand music dircctress FOR II
years
A beautiful bronze plaque
mounted on oak was presented
20 her from Prince Hail Grand
Chapter for the state Of Michi-
gan.
Educational facilities will be
surveyed by former President F.
Patterson Of Tuskegee INSTITUTE
in Liberia. Africa
From Chicago the latest polit-
zeal plum for diplomatic post
will 90 10 Mrs Irene Mccoy
Games. staunch Republican.
who knows her way around. Mrs.
Gaines is president of the Ma
tional Association ~ Worens
Clubs.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
YWCA TEENAGE
PROGRAM

School officials who have
cooperated in the YWCA's
teen-age program and ad-
visers to Y-Teen clubs in the
20 intermediate and high
schools in which the clubs
are active will be honored
at a dinner at Central
Branch WV Thursday eve
ming, Sept. 80. Hostesses
will be members of the teen
age committees of the YW's
branches and centers.
Mrs. Earl Cranston, of
Pasadena. California. a
member Of the National
Board YWCA and also a
member of the Pasadean
Hoard of Education, will be
The dinner speaker.
Eight countries will be
represented at a tea given
by the YWCA's metropolis
s'an World Fellowship com-
mlltee at Central Branch
W Saturday afternoon,
Sept. %.
The honored guests will
be Young women from other
nations who are enrolled in
lhe College of Nursing at
Wayne university. Following
the tea, each of the inter-
|national visitors will be a
weekend guest at the home
|ot a World Fellowship COM
|mlttee member.
Countries represented at
The tea will be India. Japan,
columbia, ThaiIand, Liberia,
Uruguay, Taiwan (Formo-
|Sa), and Iran.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

were estimated al 1900. THIS
stimulated trading and prices
moved somewhat higher.
The supply OF dressed pork.
however. is adequate for pres
emf trade needs. according 10
local packers. Fresh pork loins
are up &c a pound al whole
sale. Both fresh and smoked
"picnics" are also &c per ID.
higher al the wholesale level.
Fresh polh trimmings have
shown considerable strength. and
wholesale quotations have in
creased 10 Sc per pound
This increase VIII no doubt
show up in higher priced pork
sausage and IN various luncheon
meats. Boston-style pork butts,
too, have increased onc,half cent
a pound
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
WEDDINGS

The bride wore lace and
chiffon champaign colored dress
and a small beaded hat with
matching accessories. She carried
white Bible conferred with a
white orchid
Mrs. Mildred Robertson was
matron of honor (daughter),
Lawrence Clowney, best man.
Hostesses: Juniors were Misses
Lula Mckinney, Erma Clarke,
Cynthia Howell and Catherine
SieldS. Seniors: Mesdames Marie
Poole, Georgia Thompson. S. A.
Thompson. Julia Donohoo ard A.
D. Mondon.
Through the Years was sung
by Anne Sanderling. The recep-
ton was held aL--the Urban
League from TO and music
was furnished by Robert Will
liams and Theodore Gentry with
Mrs. Theodore Gentry at the
piano.
The Saturday night wedding
was at Second Grace Episcopal
Church, when Doris Pointer and
James A. Topping exchanged
vows with Rev Alvin Burton
reading the rites.
An altar with lighted candles
shining through baskets Of glad
iolas. NUNS and various fall
flowers was a beautiful scene as
Doris approached the altar or the
arm OF her father, wearing a
floor length silver gray nylon
with navy blue accessories and
carrying pale peach gladiolas and
orchid florettes.
Lorraine Pointer SISTER. maid
OF honors dress was aqua and
carried yellow roses and baby
NUNS.
John Price was best man.
The reception was held in the
parlor room of the church. Doris
is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Pointer.
Many out Of town relatives
and guest had a happy assemb-
lage 10 the brides home at 8078
Prairie. Hostesses for the recep-
ton we're Irma Mitchell, Ilene
Foster, Mary Ellison and Do
lores Currant. looking most
charming. wearing corsages Of
white baby NUNS and rarna-
tons furnished by OWNS Flower
Shop.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
Society DoINCs

ED ROBERTSON was fitting
reception Of her mother. Mrs.
t Lee Ellis Sunday, Sept 10Th
pivey officiating.
social rooms with the following
as hostesSes: MesdameS Ray
mond Watkins. Forest Watkins,
A. w. Timbers., William Jackson.
George KerSey. Charles North,
all Of Windsor, Canada. Mesdamcs
Archie Anderson, Benjamin Ram
beau. Allen Thompson ef Whit
aker, Mich. also great aunt OF
the bride, George Higgins
(cousin), Emmett Barnes, James
Hood. Marie Cook. LOUIS Mil
burn. Elgene Milsap. Charles
Mosley, Donald Shillingford, Ron
aid Spencer. Patricia Sims, Will
liam Wilson, Carrie Brewer
Misses Marina Pryor and Phyllis
Rock
WOMAN OF THE YEAR was
acclaimed for Mrs. Martha Bran
don by Prince Hall Grand Chap
ter from the state of Michigan.
In taking retrospective view
of the many accomplishments
made by this fine citizen, Mrs.
Brandon, we will mention some
of her outstanding offices held.
For 26 years She was PRESIDENT
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
NATIONAL COUNCIL
SERVICE AWARD

Washington. DC. - The
National Council of Negro
Women has just been
awarded a Special Service
Award" by the 1854 Cru
SADIE for Freedom for out
standing services and per-
Torrance in the program
carried by radio to Europe.
Mrs. Naomah w. Maise,
Executive Director, was
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
AMERICAN RED CROSS
HOME NURSING

American Red Cross home
|hursing class graduates are
Urging their neighbors to en-
roll in the course, classes in
which are being organized
now. They take every oppor-
UNITY to tell how their fam
lies have benefited by the
hours they spent earning
their certificates.
I thought ! was a nat
nral-born' nurse" says Mrs.
iEvora Fowleks, 3846 18th
81, Ecorse. "And / seemed
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

Realizing that everyone en-
joys good music, whether it is
played or comes from the voice
Of one who can hold you spell
bound. the Armstead Club is
presenting Miss Charlotte Hollo-
man in a musical recital. on
Sunday. Oct. oath, at the Tivoli
Theatre. Lincoln Road and WAN
dotte Street East, Windsor, On
tario, Canada.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
SMALL. SIMMONS vows

Beauty baskets, palms and sill
fer candelabra decorated st.
Cyprian Episcopal Church Satur-
day uniting Lois Barbara Small
and Charles Herbert Simmons in
marriage. with Father Malcolm
Dade officiating at the service.
The bride is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Small.
The bride wore a white skin
ner's satin gown with chantilly
rose point lace panels, empire
style, which fell into a chapel
train. Her finger tip illusion veil
was held in place with a net
lace cap spanked with seouins
and pearls.
She carried white satin
prayer book with double orchids.
The bride was given in mar
riage by her father. Betty Lou
Small (sister) mas maid of honor;
Ann Simmons (groom's sister,,
Mrs. Herman Dudley. Toby Nall,
Arlene Davidson and Mrs. Charles
Golsby were attendants.
Hilda Dianne Watkins. flower
girl all Of Windsor. Canada.
Christopher Mosley, ring bearer.
Eugene Chennault was groom
attendant. Ushers: James Hall,
Lucien Harris, Ruben Billingsly,
James Ingram and Thomas Cal
houn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Msxey
were soloists with Mrs. Wendell
p. Lark at the organ. Mrs. NJ
Harrison was bride consultsnt.
The reception was held in the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

W hiohdkC PiCtty well WHcll
my eight children were
growing up. But | can re-
member so many times when
worried about questions
that were answered in the
home nursing class | took
last year
Mrs. M. r. Rhononeen,
who is representative Of the
American Red Cross for the
United Council of Church
Women today urged church
groups to avail themselves Of
these opportunities for home
nursing instruction. "If your
group is large enough we
will provide an instructor
and organize class for you
either in your church or a
permanently set-up class
room nearby" she said.
This cost-free course in
cludes Z weekly sessions of
two hours each. The instruc-
tors are specially trained
graduate nurses who volun-
teer to render this service TO
the women Of their commun-
ity. Glasses are held morn
ing, afternoon or evening, to
accommodate the individ-
ual's needs.
Starting the week of Sept.
20 classes will be held as
follows:
Kronk Recreation center,
5J55 McGraw, Tuesday.
Is pm.
st. Clair Recreation Cen
ter, 1885 Fairview, Tues
day 1-3 pm.
Marygrove College. 1925
w. McNichols, We'd, GIL
am. and 10 pm.
Laskey Recreation Center,
1920 Fenelon, Wednesday,
l-3 pm.
Northwest Health Center.
1885 Greenfield. Friday
Oil am.
Brewster Health Center,
637 Brewster, Thursday, Is
pm.
Franklin Settlement, 1860
Charlevoix, Thursday 10
pm.
Glasses at the Chapter
House, 1913 +. Elizabeth,
will be held on Monday 1-3
pm; Tuesday 10 a.m.-12
noon; Wednesday 1-3 PM;
Thursday $50 a.m.-11:30
am; 10 pm.
Further information may
be obtained and registration
for the course arranged by
calling WO. $4,000, the
American Red Cross.
From Gordan Damon.
Washington, d. c. The
National Council of Negro
Women has accepted an in
vitation to become a men,
Der of the Board of Direc-
tors of CARE. Mrs. Vivian
c. Mason, National Presi-
dent, will represent the
Council in this body.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

Growers at the Farmers Markets now Offering mod.
erate heavy supply Of the popular liberia peaches Whole
SAFE quotations range from $500 10 $3.50 bushcl the
No grade The volume should continue fairly heavy for
another week
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
A REMINDER

We are still reminding
'our readers that The Detroit
Tribune is farther under
Nvay with its Second Annual
Fashion Review.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25

"BE YE THEREFORE PERFECT EVEN AS YOUR
FATHER WHICH is IN HEAVEN is PERFECT"
The Bible

The Detroit Tribune is pleased to have heard from
81 many of our friends the weekend And want
everyone of our friends to know always thinking
G you when bringing to you columns and pages every
.unnk
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1954-09-25
REVIEW AND
PROGRAM

Last year many Advertis-
FrS did not get in. because
hf lateness and space in the
FALL FASHION REVIEW
PROGRAM BOOKLET.
THIS YEAR WE WILL
GIVE ALL SPACE CON-
TRACTED FOR. We urge
you to reserve your AID
81 ACE early. A phone call
or post card will bring our
representative to help you.
! YES, the affair was one of
&,he BEST, and was a huge
1883 success.
Phone us. WO. 4-S20S. or
Two. 2-4937.
4 Don't forget the date this
4lear, November -. at the
\ beautiful Prince Hall Ma
sonic Temple, McDougall at
A Gratiot.
Evening star., 1954-01-10
Citizens Meetings for Week in District

Ninth street, Arlington, Va. Mrs.
Leone Buchholz. chairman of the
Arlington County Board, will
speak.
Connecticut Avenue Estates
Highland School, Wheaton, Md.
8:15 pm.
Green Meadows-Brookside
Manor-Ager Road Church, Ager
road, Hyattsville. Md.
East Silver Spring-American
Legion Hall. 905 Sligo avenue, Sill
yer Spring. Md.
Riverdale - Riverdale (Md.)
flrehouse, Forty eighth street
and Queensbury road.
Silver Hill-Hillcrest Heights
(Md.) school, $3.50 p.m., elections.
Thursday.
Clifton Park-Suburban Trust
Co., Piney Branch road and
Flower avenue. Silver Spring. Md,
East Falls Church-Tuckahoe
School, $3.50 North Twenty-sixth
road, Arlington, Va.
Mount Vernon - st. Luke's
Episcopal Church, 1880 Fort Hunt
road. Alexandria, Va, $40 pm.
Wheaton - Highland School,
Wheaton, Md. A civil defense
film will be shown.
Evening star., 1954-01-10
Carolina Convict
Recaptured in West
BY the Asseciated Press

GLASGOW, Mont, Jan. g.
Bennie Reynolds, who had leaped
to freedom from a moving train,
today was captured by a sheriff's
officer as the 3O-year-old fugi-
tive drank a whisky highball in
Glasgow bar.
Love" tattooed on Reynolds
fingers was his undoing.
Reynolds escaped from his
guard early Thursday while be-
ing returned to serve 10 years
in a North Carolina prison.
Great Falls police had arrest
ed Reynolds for questioning
about burglary. There it was
learned he was an escaped con-
vict.
Reynolds freedom came to an
end when a Glasgow clothing
salesman identified him from
pictures seen in newspapers. Of
f1cers were notified and a search
of the northeastern town of
1000 began.
Reynolds was spotted in a bar
by Special Policeman Milt Kab-
cary who said he spotted the
tattoos "L-O-V-E"-one letter
on each finger on his hand.
Policeman Kabeary said Rey-
nolds was captured without re-
sistaEce. Police said he was
armed with a gun and a large
knife.
Evening star., 1954-01-10

and Main streets. Capt. H. F.
Mayberry, chief of the Fairfax
town police, will speak.
Walkers Chapel Walkers
Chapel, Glebe road and North
Dittmar, street, Arlington. Va.
West Hyattsville - Trinity
Lutheran School, Thirty-seventh
avenue and Longfellow street.
West Hyattsville, Md. A civil
defense film will be shown.
Tuesday.
Old Dominion - st. Marks
Church. Twenty sixth street
and Glebe road, Arlington, Va.
A dinner will be held at $50
pm. Robert johnson, of the
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
will speak at 8 pm.
OK Road-Fairfax (Va.) Ele-
mentary School. C. B. Jett and
Stuart DeBell. of the board OF
county supervisors, will speak
and a member of the county
planning office will be present.
Parkway Estates-Youth Serv-
ices Building, Landover Hills
road, next to the school, Land
over, Md.
Stephens - Association Hall
Edmonston avenue and Powha-
tan road, Riverdale, Md.
Williamsburg Nottingham
Elementary School, Little Falls
road and Nottingham street, Ar
lington, Va, BIS pm.
Wednesday.
Bradmoor - Bradley Elemen-
tary School, Madison and HartS-
dale avenues, Bethesda, Md. c.
Martin Thomas, of the Mont
gomery County department OF
zoning and licenses, will speak.
Brentwood-Fire hall, Thirty
eighth and Utah avenues, Brent
wood. Md.
Columbia Pike-Home of Hy-
man Ritzenberg. 1887 South