Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1960-06-24

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sion Of reninescence and renewed
spirit. The idea for this special
event was the brain child" Of
Miss Amanda Byrd Of Minneapolis
and Mrs. Mary Green Of St Paul,
both native Duluthians.
The purpose was to bring to-
gether a group Of friends who have
kept up with each other thru the
years-foIlxs who could reminesce
about the gay land. perhaps, the
not SO gay) moments they have
shared.
The gay assemblage, the ladies
in chic after-five froclSs, were
greeted on arrival by Miss Amanda
Byrd and given name cards. Miss
Byrd was lovely in an aqua silk
organza featuring boat neckline,
full circular skirt with which she
wore white summer jewelry. Mrs.
Mary Green, very smart in white
and blue candy stripe organza with
full bouffant skirt and wearing
rhinestone jewelry, saw to it that
everyone was having the time Of
their lives.
Cocktails were enjoyed proceed
ing dinner. Dinner was served from
an inviting smorgasbOrd table,
laden with varied appetizing delic-
acies which added to the gaiety
and enjoyment Of the evening.
Miss Amanda Byrd was mis-
tress of ceremonies. Following din
ner, recognition of the many Du-
luthians who have made outstand-
ing contributions to the profession
al, business and scientific fields
was noted and kilograms and let
ters of congratulations from resi-
dents and former residents who
could not be present, were read by
Miss Byrd and Mrs. Green.
Mrs. Mae Phillips Of st. Paul,
former Duluthian, was presented
with a gift for her valuable assist
ance and cooperation In helping
Miss Byrd and Mrs. Green make
their dream a reality.
Mrs. Emma Watts of Duluth
was given a gift for being the
Oldest Duluthian present. Mrs.
Watts responded with a few re-
marks thanking the ladies and said
that out Of her Ss years she had
spent more than IS years doing
good for others and that this was
a happy moment for her to be
present at this first reunion. Mrs.
Joan Rodney Wade, native Du-
luthian now living in St Paul, was
presented with a gift as the young
est resident present.
Guests present who were not
Duluthians were introduced, as
well as the following out-of-town
former and present residents Of
Duluth: Mines. Anna Cox, Emma
Watts, Carrie Dozier, all Of Du-
luth, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Brown,
Gary, Mimi, Orls Towles, Mrs.
Margaret Thomas Frazier, Shirley
Stokes johnson, Miss Ora Thomas,
Roland and Paul Thomas, all Of
Chicago, Mrs. Edith Thomas
Lloyd, Columbus, o., and Mrs
Frenchie Bell Mitchell Of Milwau-
kee, Wis.
Other out of town guests were
Mrs. Esther L. Towies, Mrs. Doris
Rudy, and Mr.. Darnell Cannon, all
Of Chicago and other guests pre-
sent were Mines. William CLANCY,
Jean Hall, Ellen Johnson, Clarence
Jones, David Minis, Albert Minis,
Jessie Shepard, Joseph Waters.
Edward withers Rosalind Sims
Weaver and Messrs. Sidney Ander-
son, Earlyn Ben, Leonard Broden-
Also Messrs. william Everson,
Walter Foster, James Hughes,
Hobart Mitchell Jr,, all Of the
Twin Cities. Former Duluthians
now living in the Twin Cities who
were present include Mrs. Minnie
Adams, Mrs Ruth Pittman An
derson, Mrs. Merle Black Bell,
Veneer Bell Broden, Miss Amanda
Byrd, Mrs. Blanche Bothic Everson,
Mrs. Mary Kelly Green, Clifford
Hall, Mrs. Myrtle Wiley Hughes.
Mrs. Anna Lee johnson, Maxwell
johnson, Mrs. Myrtle Richardson
johnson Clarence Jones, Mrs. Anne
johnson Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs.