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Newspaper
Hartford Chronicle
Location
Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1946
Page
14
Ruth B. Smoot reports the Frances Harper Club’s annual Christmas party on Friday December 13 1946 at Mrs Wm Workman’s Derby home 342 Derby Ave. Miss Pearl Tatum led Christmas carols and guests enjoyed refreshments supplied by the hostess.
The Friendly Hearts Club met December 9 at Mrs. Rebecca Walker's home 3 Clifton Avenue Mon day. Officers for 1947 were elected and after business refreshments were served.
The Blue Ribbon Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs Hattie Levy’s home 421 Main Street on Saturday December 7 1946. Officers for 1947 were elected: President Mrs Hattie Levy Vice President Mrs Gladys Smith Secretary Mrs Lillie Smith Treasurer Mrs Luweretta Brown. Members present included Mesdames Julia Henry Nan Bacote Mamie Vaughn Emma Jane Kennedy Alice Vaughn and guests Messrs William Douglas Sr George Brown Theodore Bacote H Vaughn Rufus Vaughn James Henry Mrs Marjorie Bell and Mr and Mrs Oddie Patterson. A turkey dinner followed and a photo phase concluded the gathering.
Mrs. Edna Douglas, wife of William Douglas Jr., is in Winston-Salem North Carolina visiting her mother. The note mentions Mr Hearse took graphs.
In a preliminary contest on Saturday December 14 1946 the Pioneer Recreation Darts Juniors defeated the Waterbury Neighborhood House Juniors 21 to 12. Standout players included Captain Richard Mayo right forward Irving Fontain left forward Carlton Black center Roland Bailey right guard and Robert Goldson left guard.
The Pioneer Atoms led by co captains Charles Tinney and Arthur Gatison beat the Dixwell Cubs for a second time. They carry five straight wins as New Haven’s team visits Ansonia with coach Richard Mayo confident the Atoms stay undefeated. Players listed include Gatison De Costa Little Tinney and reserves Vaughn Pedro Mayo Bacote Chappel.
The Friendly Sisters Club held its December 14 1946 party at 26 Front Street hosted by Johnny Gatison. The 13 member group reported savings of 611 30 for 1946 and listed officers President Redona Byrd Vice President Lula Smith Secretary Lillian Goldson and Treasurer Montess Charles.
The W. P. Club held its annual Christmas party on Wednesday night December 18 1946 at Mrs Hattie Levy’s home 421 Main Street. Members listed include Mrs William Price and Mrs Hattie.
Mrs Albert Moore, Mrs John Brown, Mrs John Boone, Mrs Harold Smoot, Mrs Nancy Gibson, and Levy are named. Presents were exchanged and delicious refreshments were served at the gathering.
Copper City Lodge No. 666 elected Edward Douglas as Exalted Ruler and named Harry Ford George Keels Walt Reed Alfonso Smith Jr Lonnie Thomas Walter Green Joseph Baxter David Smith Frank Jones David Wilson Russell Tinney for several officer posts. A joint installation is set for January 13 1947 at Lily of the Valley Temple. Memorial Services were held December 8 1946 at Macedonia Baptist Church.
At the Lily of the Valley Temple No. 406 meeting on December 9 1946 officers were elected Daugh ter Ruler Marjory Austin Vice Daughter Ruler Clara Jones Assistant Daughter Ruler Fanny Hartsfield Chaplain Louise Douglas Escort Janie Silva Financial Secretary Charlotte Johnson Recording Secretary Ethel Rose Treasurer Sally Antrum Gatekeeper Anna M Fountain Doorkeeper Lula Smith Chairman of Trustees Esther Berling Trustees Martha Randolph Elizabeth Huggins Alice Austin Lillian Goldson. A joint installation with Copper City Lodge No 666 will be held January 13 1947 with Mrs Myrtle Husband as guest speaker.
The Douglas Brothers Quintet headlines a Saturday engagement on December 14, 1946. The act features a five member group delivering jazz and swing numbers at a local venue, with unspecified admission and performance time.
A testimonial dinner was held at Falcon Hall on Central Street to honor the newly appointed Court Clerk Albin H. Sokolnicki. Attendees praised his service and commitment to the judiciary.
Usher Board hosts a Sunday afternoon program at Macedonia Baptist Church largely attended and enjoyed. Miss Florence Douglas presides with multiple acts including the Heavenly Stars Jubilee Singers Silvertone Quartet Douglas Brothers Quintet and Silver Gate Quartet plus several solos and readings.
The Pastor's Aid Society held its regular monthly meeting and Christmas party at the home of Rev. J. A. Taylor on Wednesday night December 18 1946. Members present included Mrs Viola Cheese boro president Mrs Mollie Mayo secretary and other officers and members.
Mary E. Cousins attended as a guest while the club served a very delicious collation. The pastor and his wife received a gift from the club in appreciation.
Beginning Sunday night December 22 1946 Williams Temple Church of God will host a holiday revival led by Rev Cornelius Range Jr a teenage minister from Boston Mass The church will also stage its annual Christmas Tree on Wednesday night December 25 1946.
The Progressive Club held its annual Christmas dinner Sunday December 15 1946 at Mrs Clar ence Smoot home. Attendees included Mesdames Viola Cheese boro David Wilson Robert Antrum Clarence Smoot Julian Taylor Walter Delaney Mary Cousins and Mr Solomon Walker. Also listed were Mesdames Albert Moore Carl Scott George Brown and Mr and Mrs William Price of 54 Bridge Street plus Miss Kimball Gregory and Mr and Mrs Frank Kimball of Bridgeport at the event.
Mrs. Edgar Young of 29 Wooster Street learned of her uncle's death in Raleigh North Carolina. She could not attend the funeral due to illness.
In the December 20 1946 Christmas program at Ansonia High School Ru dolph Snipes played Balthazar in the senior show. Margaret Alexander Dolores Barnett Beatrice Fountain sang in the senior chorus. In the junior program Marcia Gatison Jewell Taylor Howard Tinney sang Silent Night. Abraham Vaughn also played a king Balthazar and 8 Smoot appeared as an Angel. Naomi Brown Barbara Black Frances Walker were in the chorus.
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