Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1959-01-10

Helu us regular service OuHudy,
which the ladies were called to or
der and the president, Mrs. Oil
plant, gave some remarks concern
ing the occasion, and expressing
her thanks to the members for
their full cooperation during the
year.
The social period consisted of
games that were played and en-
joyed by all and exchanging of
gifts with Secret Pals. When all
was done, a menu, with fried
chicken as the main dish was
served to the following:
Mesdames John Moore, M. John
son, Tom Levy, R. l.. White, Agus-
ia Barrett, Louise Marshall, Rich
ard Williams, H. H. Love, Albert
Deering, B. ]. Singletary, Feter
McAfee, Bessie Dickson, S. L. Mat
thew, T. B. Green, G. B. Colman,
w. Ellis, and Mrs. Oliphant.
The Gay Modernettes Social and
Civic Club met Sunday in the home
of Mrs. Dorothy Lee. During the
brisk business session held by the
young ladies, new officers for the
year 1859 were elected. They are
as follows:
Mrs. Lee, president; Mrs. Ollie
Heming, vice-president; Mrs. Mary
Nelson, secretary; Mrs. Eddie Ben
son, treasurer; Mrs. Alma Will
liams, assistant secretary; Mrs.
Juanita Edney, business manager;
Mrs. Bernice Rogers, financial sec
rotary; other members present
were Mesdames Doris Chambers
and Carry Warren.
A holiday affair, confined to in
vited guests, was held Wednesday
evening in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Rundles of 139 Bell
street.
The informal gathering was high
lighted by the exceptional menu
which was served buffet to those
present. Names on the list of in
vitations were Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Barber, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Wells, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Scott,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Comic, Mr..
and Mrs. Jack Young, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. V. Powell, Mr.. and Mrs.
| Zezzie Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. Jobie
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs Medger Evers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Rundles,
Miss Ann Dykes and DR.. and Mrs.
Britton.
Members of the Jones family of
1857 Gentry street held their an
nual reunion Monday night in the
home of the mother, Mrs. Rebecca
Jones. The members serving them
selves buffet style from the din
ing table which was covered with
gold japanese silk, were Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Bully and their five
children of 1908 Bishop street,
Mrs. Lula Mae Gross and her two
daughters of New York City, Mrs.
Joe Cannon and her daughter of
San Francisco, Calf, and Mrs.
Helen Triggs of Memphis, Tenn.
The family enjoyed getting re-
acquainted and discussing old
times. The highlight of the re-
union was the fun everyone had
dancing and playing games; with
the older members of the family
showing more ability than the
younger ones.
The St. James Circle No. 8 met
Wednesday night in the home of
Mrs. Annie Applewhite Of 1889
Hill street, who is president of the
Missionary Society of the church.
The devotion was in charge of
Mrs. Everlena Stuckey, who also
led the opening song, and led a
hymn and offered a prayer. The
scripture was by Mrs. Willie Mae
Sanders.
Mrs. Annie Cistrunk discussed
the topic "The People Need More
Light" after which. she offered a
prayer. Earl Martin discussed the
second topic which was Teaching
people to make use of their spare
time" after which he offered a
prayer.
Mrs. Bessie Hicks, the president,
came forth and heard the minutes
and the roll call. Refreshments
were served to all and Christmas
presents were exchanged.
Members present were Mesdames
Lucille Smith, Elizabeth Redmond,
Hattie Holt, Annie Cooper, Beat
rice Gray, Elizabeth Presswood,
Lula Mae Varnado, Alta Hender-
son, Mary Davis, and Miss Mary
Lee Applewhite.