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Newspaper
Dallas Express
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1922
Page
1
A sprawling Dallas Express page lists numerous residents visiting the sick at 2007 Flora Street and elsewhere, noting travel to Galveston, Houston, and Oklahoma. It mentions parties, church officers, local performances, charity dinners, convalescence updates, and advertisements from Dallas merchants praising newspaper ads.
News of Rev J B Ladelle’s death comes as he passed away early Wednesday morning in Little Rock Arkansas after an operation in McKinney Texas. He previously led Mt Rose Baptist Church in this city and had been reported in favorable condition before his decline. A mighty giant has fallen. Progress Mutual Benefit Association Jackson St. MR W B Williams visits Lanas in Tyler Texas with sister Pearl Walden hosting thirty four guests during a lively reception and music before Williams returns to Washington DC.
A city notice lists newborns from several families. Ira Cooper and Mia. Willie Hogan welcomed a girl and a boy respectively alongside births to Mathew Pepper Jack Reid Willie Lewis Jas Stone Melvin Lewis George Palmer Lem Oliver and Jerry Black, each couple reporting a new baby.
Deaths and birth notices appear alongside a long list of names and addresses. The fragment lists multiple families with a newborn girl for the Simpsons and Turners, plus numerous individuals with street addresses across several blocks.
Claim notice item references Progressive Mutual Benefit Association and Jackson Street. Details unreadable but indicates a claims action associated with the organization and location.
Dr. D W Shields of Dallas was elected Solvent Grand Medical Inspector General of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Solvent Grand Council after returning from Cincinnati Ohio where he attended the Solvent Grand Council meeting The next session will be in Grand Rapids Michigan The report notes Waxahachie residents Miss Dollie Edwards and Rev J B Edwards are among his family and friends in the state
W L Dickson thanks Chancellor Willis and readers for a $500 partial payment from Odd Fellows toward the Dickson Colored Orphanage in Gilmer Texas. He notes the Grand Jurisdiction plans to raise about 1600 by July and praises the House Hold of Ruth and Prof P Stark for contributions aiding the orphanage and note repayment to the American Exchange National Bank.
Mrs. Lelia Walker Wilson, president of Mme C J Walker Mfg Co Inc, will visit our city July 8 to 8 as guest of local Walker agents. She will lecture on business methods and beauty culture for agents, sharing insights from a recent trip to France, Spain, Egypt, Italy and the Holy Land. Admission is free, and all are invited.
June deaths list for Bass Undertaking Co includes Bozel Williams 3228 Grand Ave Curtis White 2716 Colby St Ed Raybon Jr 1022 Powhattan St Ira Eakins 1411 Marilla St Lillie M Hawkins 2305 Cottonwood and others. Society discussions July 6 open by Jno McDaniel close by D Garner with aims to form permanent organization August 3 and invite public. Mrs Bertha C Fyfe leaves for Denver. Prof S B Walton and Miss Vernile Jackson wed at New Hope Baptist Church.
Miss Senia Williams of Tulsa and Miss Lucile Williams of Dallas, visiting relatives in Colorado, plan a summer stay with Mr and Mrs John Rhodes. Mrs E H M McShan hosted a Progressive Whist party June 22 for A K Edwards and others with Edwards winning first prize. A hay ride hosted for A K Edwards on June 24. A Mann Construction Co worker suffered heat illness on June 23 at McKinney and Laws streets. He, 20, from 2504 Montezuma, was treated at the emergency hospital.
About thirty men and women gathered Thursday night June 22 at the Field House in Raw Street Park and formed a temporary Literary Society. The group names Woods, et nate Clifford Hawking secretary, W. Booker chairman of secretary committee, R. Payne chairman program committee.
Carnation Charity Club meetings at Mrs L Brownlow and Miss Stewart homes featured song prayer and scripture. Eight members donated 1.60 to those in need and 2.00 sent to charity. Planned August exhibit with proceeds for charity and needle work hour. Next meeting with Mrs Garrett at 4040 Hunger Ave and Mrs C Smith on No Batterton Circle.
The Lady Marys Art and Culture Club met at Sally Carrie Gastons North Central Ave Queen Cry on Saturday June 24 1922 with 15 members present. Opening song Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow. Lady Sceptre opened business and discussed social plans including an Mexico afternoon and evening. A sweet selection by Lady Florence Cavill followed by ice punch and lemon cake. Meeting days set for every Saturday at 4 PM Mrs Carrie Gaston Lady Sceptre with Mrs C Tinsley Lady Reporter.
The Diamond Charity Club opened with song and prayer at Mrs. J. H. Walker’s 3519 Thomas Ave. They donated $6 to those in need, with two visitors present, Mrs. B. Moore and Mrs. Anderson, and served cherry nut ice cream. The next meeting is at Mrs. A. Johnson’s 3304 Thomas Ave. on July 18.
A Wheatley Art Club meeting on June 23 notes officer elections with all incumbents retained and President Mrs A B Jones receiving a gingham dress pattern as thanks. Hostess Mrs L E Williams served cake and ices and the club plans to reconvene July 11 at Mrs G B Robinsons. The Kant Agree Club met June 28 with Mrs Davis Boswell hosting, a delightful morning and a served menu, with President Mrs V J Stewart presiding.
The Silver Leaf Social Club met at Miss Nannie Corner's home on June 22 at 3 pm with a song and prayer. Mrs. Hicks attended as a visitor while Christine Johnson was elected president and Lattimer became vice president. Ice cream and cake were served. next meeting planned with Miss Foster at 0639 Gaston Ave. Christine Johnson, President. Addie Owens, Secretary. Mike Pester, Recorder.
The Do As You Like Club met at the home of Missey Cleo and Leevergia Collins on Ketterson Circle. They opened in the usual manner, discussed business, and prepared a short program. The president announced the Spring Close of 1922 and a class play The Graduate at Elizabeth Chapel church for their benefit. Miss M M Stewart and Mr Brigham were pleasant visitors and offered a few encouraging remarks. Members enjoyed pineapple ice cream and WaLUEDs Miss M Jachm dent.
Neighborhood notes from Oak Cliff record visits by Mrs Donnie Bradley Miss Davora Johng and Mrs W H Bryant and family news. Supreme Commander C M White spoke at Smith Chapel A M E with a reception at Crabtree Hall. Pvt Samuel Gray of the 10th Cavalry discharged and home with parents after service. Sunday school attendance tallies listed for local churches. Sub stations include Clift Drug Store Wolfe Grocery and Drivers Cafe.
The Masons annual sermon was preached at Mt Horeb by Rev Hardeman of Garth Chapel. The newspaper notes church activities across Lincoln Manor including attendance reports, Sunday schools, and evening services at multiple churches. A drive to fund a new Garth Chapel is announced with Rev Hardeman contributing significantly.
The report notes games were played after which the hostess served refreshments. Rev J B M Alexander and Rev M Moseley have returned from the M E Conference at Ennis. Mrs A Christian has returned from a short visit to friends. Leave all news at the Atlanta Casey Drug Store. Beginning next week we will publish the attendance in Sunday school of the churches.
The Knights of Pythias local groups plan a Riverside Park picnic on Tuesday July 4 at 3 p.m. The program includes welcome remarks by Dr. D. W. Shields and master of ceremonies, introductions by local leaders, with refreshments for Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthians at 4 p.m. A ball game at 5 p.m. features Patton’s Giants against Talberta Damon Stars. Music to follow by the First Regiment K of P. Bands and regalia noted.
A jumble of old classified items lists rooms for rent and hiring notices. Entries include “ROOMS for rent” by H. 6405, “Wanted” girls for work in a parlor at 2206 Hal! atrest, and Moncially misprinted ads for a pants maker, Watkinas Dry Goods Store, and L. & HM Garment Mfe Co. Dallas. Also seeks salan women to sew bunga low aprons and direct sales with commissions, with addresses in Mexia and Dallas.
Suffering from rheumatism stomach or kidney trouble is claimed to be eased by a mineral wonder substance. The ad touts a one dollar pack for a year and invites readers to request a free book set by mail from W. M. Bethgate at 100 1-3 Front Portland Oregon.
Card of Thanks from Tago Texas dated June 29 expresses gratitude to friends who cared during the illness and death of their mother Mia Allison. The message from Saul Allison and Mrs. Mary Allison asks God’s richest blessing and prays for those who stood by them.
A brief advertisement note offers soda fountain service to the Dallas area. The fragment mentions a phone contact and a street address but lacks complete details. The readable text emphasizes delivery or service related to a soda fountain in Dallas, Texas.
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