Local Social Evening At 3115 Avenue Honors Miss Hawkins
Mrs Mitchill and Miss Jes He Alexander hosted a Friday night gathering at 3115 Avenue with many guests. Miss Hawkins received a token from Prof Phillips via Mrs Mitchell as she departs for Los Angeles to make her home. Additional visitors included Mrs Lewie Yerwood of Fort Worth and Mr Daniels of Fort Pierce with Mrs N Lane, and Rev S Montgomery of Muskogee attended last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Mitchsil
Jes‘He Alexander
Avenue
Hawkins
Gueets
Phillips
Mitchell
Los Angeles
Calif
Lewie Yerwood
Ft Worth
Daniels
Fort Pierce
Florida
N. Lane
Caddo Street
Montgomery
Muskogee
Oklahoma pastor visits Dallas and local city events
The record notes the Dean Chapel Baptist pastor visiting Dallas on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday, returning home Friday. L B Kinchson Jr of Waco and A Jackson of Houston stopped in the city on business and baseball matters respectively. Mrs Maud G Moore hosted guests Friday night at 2511 Cochran Street with Rev Mrs Clark and Miss Carr among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
Dean Chapel
Lehutred Wax
Dallas
L. B. Kinchson, Jr
Waco
A. Jackson
Houston
Maud G. Moore
Cochran Street
Dr C W Abington Ends 18 Years in Texas Church Work
Dr C W Abington longtime Texas church leader ends eighteen years of service with pastorships in Dallas Austin Corsicana and now St James Temple Dallas. He built St James Temple a $75000 project with Dallas civic support and now seeks the position of Secretary of Missions reflecting his years on the Board of Missions and Africa field study. Dallas citizens plan a large farewell Sunday night blessing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Abington
Texas
Metropolitan Church
Austin
Bethel
Dallas
Corsicang
St. Janes Temple
St. James
St. James Temple
Abington
Dr. Abington
Missions
Board of Missions
Africa
Dallas Express
America
Editora
Greatest investment to be made by the people of Dallas
A $3,000 campaign to support the boys program run by the Colored Branch Young Men's Christian Association launches with group pledges. Teams include Churches Teachers Business and Professional Men Common Laborers Carpenters Chauffeurs Hotel Men Servants Highland Park against Oak Lawn Munger Place against South Dallas. Weekly reports track each group's contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Branch
Young Men's Christian " Association
Highland Park
Oak Lawn
Munger Place
South U
Mrved
Dallas Dories Social Event For Kaaba Temple
Kaaba Temple No 1 Dramatic Order Knights of Omer plans first social at Pythian Temple reception rooms next Tuesday November 20 with Grand Chancellor W S Willis among guests. Votaries to host invited financial Brothers as Dr G W Knight A R Pryor and Captain George W Murray oversee arrangements.
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Kaaba Temple
Dramatic Order
Knights of Omer
Pythian Temple
Willis
Lees
Che
GW. Knite
A. R. Pryor
Geore W. Murray
Mrs Susie Taylor of Marshall Dies at Home
Susie Taylor of Marshall Texas died at her home on Thursday evening at 2 50 o clock. She was the mother in law of R Lee Jones who was at her bedside when she passed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Taylor
Marshall
Texas
Way to the North Texas A M B i Conference
From North Texas, travelers are urged to take the Waco Interurban at 6:30 or 7:30 am to Italy, then I G N to Irene. Interurban connections will link with I N G N trains from Fort Worth at 7:60 pm. Persons from the South should alight at Malone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Waco
V. B
Maone
G. N
Irene
Jenkins
Ladies Reading Circle Meetings and Club Notices
The Ladies Reading Circle met with Mrs. C. D. Harvey presiding. Programs included a sketch of a famous Negro and readings on Phillis Wheatley. Faith and Hope Club added three new members at 8 p m. Dorothy Art Club met at 3726 State St with Bible quotations and dues. Thanksgiving plans formed for Mrs. Hattie Ridge venue. Palace Theatre matinee attended by twelve guests. Next meetings announced at 1027 Bell Street and 3508 Thomas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priday Mise
P. L. Tyler
Fu- Qua Street
W. V. Manack
Leach
Retes
Lillian M. Tucker
F. Chas- Harris
Viola Reed
Dorothy Art Club
State St
Hattie Ridge
Trinidad Street
John Parker
Jessie Greer
Thomas Avenue
Annie Bilis
S. M. Whitfield
Cecilian Choral Club elects officers at Field House meeting
The Cecilian Choral Club convened at the Field House at 4:00 p.m. Friday to elect officers and conduct business. Meetings will be held weekly under supervision of Mrs. J B Ginson and Mrs. B G Rice with Lucile Wright as President and Effie Terry as Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilian Choral Club
Field House
J. B. Ginson
B. G. Rice
Lucile Wright
Effie Terry
Nell Rose Social Club Meets In Regular Session
The Nell Rose Social Club gathered Friday afternoon November 10 at Mrs. T. J. Thompson's Atlanta residence. Mrs. M. B. Kirkwood presided as new member Mrs. M Townsend joined. Mrs. Goble attended as a visitor. A fine dessert was served. Next meeting slated for Mrs. Cox's home at 3930 fie Street. Mrs. M. Kirkwood, President. Mrs. J. J. Abe, Secretary. G. Anthony, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Rose Social Club
T. J. Thompson
Atlanta
Dent
M. B. Kirkwood
M. Townsend
Goble
Cox
Fie Street
M. Kirkwood
J. J. Abe
G. Anthony
Carnation Charity Club Meeting Report
The Carnation Charity Club met with Mrs. Lula Jordan at 3517 Munger Avenue. Chaplin Mrs. Caddell led song prayer and scripture as business was discussed. A collection of 6.70 was donated to the meeting. A Thanksgiving dinner at Little Gem Drug Store benefits the needy is planned. Next meeting Friday Nov 17 at Mrs. Matthews 2516 North Washington Avenue. Mrs. H Lemmons president Mr A Amua reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Jordan
Munger Avenue
Chaplin
Caddell
Little Gem Drug Store
Matthews
North
Washington Avenue
H. Lemmons
A. Amua
Ti Aporter
Lady Mary Art and Culture Club
Lady Johns
Little Gems Drug Store
Lady Norman
C. Gaston
Sceptre
C. Tinsley
Merry Wives Club Meeting Report
Members gathered Thursday evening November 9 at Mrs. C Proctor's home hosted by Mrs B Epps. The Creattant led a brief business session with all members present. Needlework was featured and new members Mrs F J Barns and Mrs F W Adare were added to the roll. A relishing repast followed. The club planned to meet November 16 at Mrs Fosters in Queen City with Mrs M P Butler presiding and Mrs C Proctor secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Epps
C. Proctor
Creattant
F. J. Barns
F. W. Adare
Princess Art Club Meeting At 1829 State Street
The Princess Art Club met November 9 at 1829 State Street with roll call and dues. Members discussed activity and avoided idleness, a de merous luncheon was served, and adjournment set for a future gathering with Mrs. M J Brown at 2907 Flora Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Art Club
State Street
Mra
M. J. Brown
Flora Street
Cooke
Washington
Lady Mary Art and Culture Club Meeting Recaps
The Lady Mary Art and Culture Club met November 13 at Mrs. W M Ambrys with fourteen members. A club historian was elected and plans for a holiday art exhibit and monthly social meetings were approved. Phyllis Wheatley Art Club donated an emergency cabinet to Wheatley School and hosted a Flag Day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Wheatley
H. Moore
J. Gunn
Gunm
K. 8. Jones
Casey Street
Priscilla Art Club Hosts Ninth Ward Meeting
Mrs. Lucile Brown hosted the Ninth Ward Priscilla Art Club on Friday November 10 with an engaging session. Members planned completing artworks for an annual exhibit next week and needlework was shared with new critiques from visitor Mrs. Garner. The hostess treated attendees to a two course luncheon before adjournment to meet November 17 at Mrs. Cressey’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felicite Art Club
W. M. Ambry
Scott Campbell
Wille M. Ambry
Brown
Roseland Avenue
L. B. Richie
M. Coleman
Sec’y
Lucile Brown
Ninth Ward
Priscilla Art Club
Garner
Clu
Cressey
EB. B. Williams
BR. F. Travenio
Club adjourns after social routine with upcoming meeting
The usual form with a large number present followed by business, then a hard working afternoon. The hostess served a delicious repast enjoyed by all. The club adjourned to meet next Friday with Mrs A A Ramey at Swiss avenue. Mrs L O Clark president. Mrs L K Carter rep t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Ramey
Swiss Avenue
L. O. Clark
L. K. Carter
Priscilla Art Club Meets for Hardanger Stitch
The Priscilla Art Club met Tuesday evening November 14 at Mrs A H Dyson 2816 State Street with 20 members. They worked through the second and third steps of Hardanger stitching Diagonal Klastic and Kloster Blocks. Miss Lou the city tubercular health nurse will address the club soon and the group planned to meet next at Mrs M L Swans 3215 Thomas Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priscilla Art Club
A. H. Dyson
State Street
Kloster
Rou Ral
Miss Lou
M. L. Swans
Thomas Avenue
Johnson Brothers Negro composers rise from Jackson ville
The Johnson brothers Jas W and John Rosamond Johnson, natives of Jacksonville Florida, gained national fame as composers and performers. Jas W Johnson, born 1871, directed Jacksonville high school, studied law, then formed operetta works in New York and wrote lyrics to many songs with his brother composing the music. Rosamond Johnson, born 1873, studied at New England Conservatory, created Negro music styles, produced Under the Bamboo Tree and joined Cole and Johnson Company. He wrote for managers and stars and served as a First Lieutenant in World War I, directing the Ninety-second Division Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flames W
J. Rosamond Johnson
Johnson Brothers
Jacksonv Ile
Florida
Jas. W. Johnson
Atlanta University
Jackville
New York
Booker T. Washington
Johnson
United States
Independent
Century
American Magazine
New England Conservatory
Cole
Cole and Johnson Company
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Lilian M. Tucker
Cmny Federation OF Colored Women's Clubs
C. D. Harvey
Carrie D. Preston
Faith and Hope Club
A. Wilson
Wille Mae Jones
Commerce Street
G. A. Wilson
Georgie Vanvern
D. G. Wilson
Carnation Charity Club
Merry Wives Club
W. W. Art Club
the Princess Art Club
the Rainbow Art Club
the Dal
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Meritorius Printers and Designers
W. W. W. Art Cay
Tius- Cecer
W. K. Kyle
Sven
Wiley Wright
Oriley
Texas ,In 1916. Address Entertainments Were Asanes
C. V. Cates
Flora Granville Wright
East Pecan
Mesdames
Brasmor
Street
Sherman
the Felicite Art Club
ART
G. B. Ropinson
Social Service Club
Laura Johns
Sister Johns
Act
Progressive Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Commissioner of Insurance and Banking
J. Crawford
B. EB. Howell
Price A. Wren
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H. D. Winn
Treas
T. H. Smith
A. G. Weems
Sec
BE. J. Crawford
Price A. Wrenn
B. B
J. M. Lane
R. A. Winn
Yes
Liberal
Woman's Voice
Woman’s Voice
N. West Street
Ianapolis
Indiana
Theodora
Oriental
ACT Now
Vogue Beauty Shop
Denison
Dallas Sea Food CO
Elm ST
the Superior Benefit Association
J. G
McDonald
C. B
Claiborne
Hlm ST
Royal Life, Health & Agcident Insurance
Fort Worth, Texas
Inves Re Company
exXas
Royal Lavi
Heal and Accident Insurance CO
Leon Ae ‘Olor
W. H. Harvey
Ana
Commissioner of Insurance
Royal Life, Health and Accidint Insurance Company
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