The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1955-01-15

James Weldon Johnson.
Dr. and MIS-. Wesley Brown
and their family had lovely
holiday vacation in New Orleans
visiting with his mother and
many friends The social engage
mcnts were many and quite cX-
citing. Some concern was keenly
felt for their safety on the re-
turn trip. as they were grounded
Ia Memphis. Tenn. and lndianap-
oils. Ind, making delay Of -
hours Happily. they are now
domiciled IN their spacious home
AT Swank Latin Quarters sun
day. Feb. 6. the March Of Dimes
for Polio Committee viii give
their annual Fashion Exirava-
CANA, ultimately designed 70
rival New York rcvues PROBES
sional models viii be represent
ing some Of the exclusive shops
here. also in New York II Is
the desire OF all concerned that
Latin Quarters viii be packed,
for through this method we can
be- Of some service 20 those less
fortunate. II years ago Franklin
Delano Roosevelt founded TINS or
ganizaiion and may we all 1--we
10 see this disease copcd with.
You will be part Of This
Fashion Extravaganza. won't you
Just the g OF us" enjoyed
the evening at the home of
Mrs. Matte Jefferson Thurs.
day in celebration OF our be-
lated Xmas party where gifts
were exchanged and a lovely
dinner was served. Canasia was
played with enthusiasm. Pres
emf we're Mrs. Lee Roberts. Mrs.
DaYnor Shaw. Mrs. Violet
Lewis. Miss Louise Carr. Mrs.
Mrs. Pearl Scott and Mrs. Mat.
tie Jefferson.
Under the Calendar OF Events
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred b. Black
burn ON Hartford avenue we're
hostess to the 1900 Block Club
al their home at pm Sunday
This is Bible Study Club with
81 members. To date they are
studying the Book of Judges
Mrs. Mildred Croft Is the leader
A delightful tea was served
Mrs. Sadie Harris. sister of Mis-
Mary Belle Rhodes, is slowly inn
proving from her illness. Mrs.
Harris is from indianapolis. md.
but no doubt will become per-
mancnt resident OF Detroit
Metropolitan Opera has fin
ally opened their doors 10 one
OF the greatest contralio sing
srs in America. our Marian
Anderson. who said her dream
at last has been realized"
Every artist aSpircs for the
highest honor atiainablc IN Their
profession. but ! wonder Will col
orcd America think she has been
honorcd or ignored too long Tor
appreciation. or are their box
office tickets falling off and hey
have decided To recognize colorcd
artists now TO draw support from
more Colored patrons
Prcludiccd America. with wears
OF culture. wealth and power ac-
cording to the Constitution of
tho United States. discriminatory
measures should never exist for
any living creature.
have no praise for anyone or
any organization who takes a life
time 10 correct wrong doIngs.
Detroit will be more than
pleased 10 know that LeoniYne
Price will sing the title role in
Puccini's "Tosca" on NBC.TV
opera which poriraYs the tragic
love story OF celebrated tai
ian singer.
The bows who came 10 dinner
Sunday al the home of Bruce
Wells on Hartford avenue to bid
adieu TO Emory Hicks. who Is en-
tering the Navy Monday Just
really made jam session ot II
until late IN the evening. Every
form Of musical instrument was
in their possession and II was
fun watching them enjoy them
selves
The dinner was most delight