Social Roundup Delights and Travels Across States
Mrs Pearl Harrison spent two weeks strolling among orange trees in Orlando and paid a visit to her father in Georgia. Miss Daisy Russell traveled to Pinehurst North Carolina for a southern vacation with dinners and gatherings. Mesdames Dixon and Atkins plan a two week Detroit trip to visit Aunt Georgia Allen. Mrs Marie Staley and friends visit Mrs Cleo Williams in New Haven while Miss Copeland teaches in Pampano. Denise Johnson spent weekend with cousin Carol Joyce William in New Haven. Lucille Camphor hosted a tea for Mrs George Miller of Brooklyn with a large guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harrison
Orlando
Fla
Georgia
Daisy Russell
Pavilion Street
Hartford
Southland
Sand Downs
Pines
Pinehurst
N. C
Witherspoon
Belle Carter
Elee Burch
Horace Lopez
Leroy Smith
Pavilon Street
Miss Russell
Ethel Dixon
Cora Atkins
Main St
Detroit
Mich
Georgia Allen
ReneeTeReee
Marie Staley
Ft. Lauderdale
Jezell Taylor
Ft. Myers
Helen Copeland
Cleo Williams
Miss Copeland
Pampano
Denise Johnson
Winter Street
New Haven
Carol Joyce William
Main Street
Hartford High Society News Highlights Black Scholars
Barbara Worthington reports on HPHS students winning scholarships. John C. Jackson receives Fox and a $2,500 Ne gro award, first for a Black student at HPHS. He plans a medical career and holds multiple offices while active in track. Other Black students hold leadership roles in clubs and activities. Janet Mae Roane graduates from Wethersfield High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sec. Monogram Club
John
HIPHS
Trinity College
Hartford Musicians Note Weddings and Local Gigs
Mrs Ethel Muldron travels to New York for Lois Wright and Allen Norman Brown wedding. Local 335 members Perry Davis and Mike Jackson return from Florida AFM convention with news. Henry’s circle at OTTO’S Morgan Grill Area Diner Club Alden Frank Johnson leads sax, Billy Kirkly drums, Roland Irving Baby Grand. Sympathy to Tommy Vaughn after his father’s death. For column tips call Roland Irving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland C. Ir
Ethel R. Muldron
Enfield St
New York City
Lois Wright
Edgcombe Ave
Allen Norman Brown
Mills Brothers
Perry
Allie Davis
Mike Jackson
Hartford
Florida
American Federation of Musicians
Thensenes
Percy Nelson, Sr
Morgan Grill
Ann St
Jacky Jackson
East Hartford
Bill Johnson
Jimmy Johnson
Alden
Wethersfield Ave
Connecticut
Billy Kirkly
Roland Irving
Baby Grand
Tommy Vaughn
Tommy
Conn
Mrs Henry Allen returns home from long vacation visit
Mrs Henry Allen arrives at Bellevue Square 67 after a vacation in Florida and Georgia visiting relatives some she hasn’t seen in over 20 years. She is accompanied by cousin Miss Noyell Reddick of Americus Georgia a Fort Valley State College alumna and 1943 The Georgia Peaches pick. She teaches at Nunn’s Industrial School in Leslie Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIAL
Henry Allen
Bellevue Sq
Fla
Noyell Reddick
Americus
Fort Valley State College
Georgia Peaches
Nunn's Industrial School
Leslie
Georgia
Death notices for Rev John Hall Winnsboro S C
Rev John Hall of Winnsboro South Carolina died recently at home after years of ministry. He left wife Mrs John Hall and two sons. He was brother in law to Nathan Owens of this city. Mercial Course and expects to be come a secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
Winnsboro
S. C
Rev
Hall
Nathan Owens
War Department reduces sentence for Private Willie Wilson
The War Department notified the NAACP that after reviewing court martial proceedings and considering the petition filed by NAACP attorneys, Willie Wilson's life imprisonment sentence has been reduced to twelve years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAR Department
New York
NAACP
Willie Wilson
Wilson
Gert's Music and Real Estate Ad at 1762 Main St Hartford
A compact Hartford classified notice promotes Gert's Music and Record Shop inviting shoppers to buy records and enjoy a homey vibe. It also advertises North End Real Estate Co offering house sales and rentals with free services, located at 1762 Main St near Canton St with telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gert's
North End Real Estate CO
Main ST
Canton St
Hartford
Conn
What Negroes Do With Their Votes in Life’s Highway
A reflective column urges readers to use their votes to uplift humanity and race, comparing voting power to progress beyond slavery. It calls for awakening neighbors, embracing brotherhood, and supporting better stores and stations on the life highway. Included are personal notes about a son in Germany and brief social visits in Hartford Newark and Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Jon
Weaver High News Farewell gatherings end of school
Hartford June 14 Students and faculty at Weaver High held a baseball game on June 13 with Students winning 16 to 11 after a day of farewell activities. The Boys and Girls Leader Corps entertained each other. sophomores and seniors attended a junior banquet and senior banquet with turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver High News
Jearme Anderson
Hartford
Leader Corp
Spring Pond
East Hartford
Folkes
Hyman
Kane and
Fairchild
Gatter
Gipson
Lund
Webster
Green
Warng
Clarence Banks
Athletic Association
Between Us Neighbors and Labor Unity at East Hartford
A community note celebrates three Black workers Charles Hughes Roland Canns and John Jenkins being reinstated by the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad marking a shift toward union solidarity. Canns helped introduce AFL unionism to the East Hartford branch and exposed company union practices while serving as a committee man. Read as citizens first, the group listed includes Inez Nappier Diane Anderson Mildred Nappier Naomi Harris Betty Harris Edna Tacquelyne Laverne Moreland Doris Jackson Gwendolyn Stewart Estelle McCoy Jeanne Anderson Clarence Blanks Frank Patterson Edward Lopez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Py Arther Johnson
John Jenkins
Rolan Canns
AFL
East Hartford
Mr. Canns
Company
Canns
Union
Inez Nappier
Diane Anderson
Mildred Nappier
Naomi Harris
Betty Harris
Edna Tacquelyne
Laverne Moreland
Doris Jackson
Gwendolyn Stewart
Estelle McCoy
Jeanne Anderson
Clarence Blanks
Frank Patterson
Edward Lopez
What Is Being Done By Silas J Hill
A poetic plea questions leadership and promises in a land seeking peace. It recalls a vow of "42" and challenges Mr Leader to reveal a plan, urging accountability as a debt remains unpaid. The verse assigns responsibility to both men and women and to leaders to act this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas J. Hill
Mr. Leader
Doctors Lead Vacation Visit With Mrs Baisden in D C
Dr Nida M Plater and Dr Ma mie Phillips visiting Columbia Temple mianeca in Washington D C spent their vacation with Mrs Clara Baisden of this city. She entertained them at a party at the New Nutmeg Club Saturday night. Guests included Mesdames Anna Walker Ossie Tyler Jane Boyd Hattie Miles and Messrs Jack Strong Charles Jones Ulysesses Glover Jobert Bell Charlie Pertillar Samuel S Tiller Major Washington Fred H Jackson and William Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nida M. Plater
Mamie Phillips
Columbia Temple Mianeca
Washington
D. C
Eal
Clara Baisden
New
Three Hartford Boys Honored At Lincoln University Pa
Leon A. Cornwall Leroy H. Harris and Victor A. Lambert are honor students after returning from the Armed Forces. Harris is son of Preston Harris Hartford Chronicle circulation manager and Lambert son of Father A. M. Lambert pastor of St Monica Episcopal Church. Cornwall is son of Dr Isaac Cornwall surgeon of Hartford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Leon A. Cornwall
Leroy H. Harris
Armed Forces
Victor A. Lambert
Lincoln University
Preston Harris
Hartford Chronicle
Victor Lambert
A. M. Lambert
St. Monica Episcopal Church
Leon Cornwall
Isaac Cornwall
Allenstine Sparks Honor Graduate at John Ellins Univ
Allenstine D. Sparks daughter of Leila B. Sparks Canton Street graduated cum laude from John Ellins University in Charlotte Miss. She earned a bachelor of science degree during commencement exercises held May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allenstine Sparks
Allenstine D. Sparks
Leila B. Sparks
Canton Street
John C. Ellins University
Charlotte
Sparks
Polarian Social Club Plans Box Supper and Follies Show
Barbara Murray notes the Polarian Social Club sponsored by St Benedicts meets Mondays at the center and publishes The North Star. The group is planning a Box Supper and Follies Show while other clubs at the center engage in community activities and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Murray
Polarian
St. Benedict's Center
the North Star
Progressive
St. Benedicts
Arthur Johnson
Tigerettes
Independent Social Center
Dukes
Dukes A. C
Birthday Party for James Marshall in Warren Street
Society notes report a birthday party for James Marshall of 20 Warren Street held June 3 hosted by sister Annie Marshall. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holley, Mr. and Mrs. William Epps, and several other family members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marshall
Warren St
Annie Marshall
Charles Rivers
Frank Holley
William Epps
Ralph Cooper
Ethel Warren
Hattie Turner
Harriet Matthews
Ruby Rivers
Lucy Johnson
Inez Harris
Ann Bailey
Glendora Duggins
Joseph Holt
Haddie Screuse
Tyler Webb
James Pettiford
George Goodin
John J. Williams
Harold Cunningham
Lafayette Marshall
Ernest Wright
Should married couples take separate vacations debated
The interview asks opinions on continuing the OPA and tests male views on separate vacations for couples. J D Marshall suggests a double week away with shared and personal time. Thomas Borders says it depends on personalities while Dawson Shaw favors periodic separation for individual pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Marshall
Suffield St
Thomas Borders
North End Center
Dawson Shaw
Harrison St
Social and Recital Notes From Bridgeport and Hartford
Mrs Jean P Mosbey hosted guests at a party last Friday night at her home assisted by Rev Brother Bill Piper. The guest list included Lauraine Farrar Alice Johnson Pauline Johnson and others from New Haven and North Carolina plus Yale’s Alexander Jackson. Alyce Puryman organized a surprise party for Francis E Ashford with attendees from Brooklyn Yale and Marion Williams pupils performed at Hawley Studios Fairfield Avenue. The Dukes baseball team faced mixed results after losing four stars to the armed forces and plans a June 26 dance at Ann Street in the schedule ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeporte Hartford
Jean P. Mosbey
Mosbey
Bill Piper
Laurayne Farrar
Alice
Pauline Johnson
Margie Collins
Sal
William Brown
New Haven
Howard Hamilton
Howard Scipio
L. Parker
Victor
Henry Hall
North Carolina
Douglass Keeney
James Alexander
William Saunders
Alyce Puryman
Francis E. Ashford
Thelma McIntosh
Juanita Walfolk
Shirley Saunders
Augustine Plummer
Jane Bish
Janet Holley
Brooklyn
Elise Hunter
Bill Saunders, Jr
Jay Swift
Alexander Jackson
Yale University
Edwards McClure
Horace Davis
Edwin Holley
Sam Farrar
Sam Walfolk
Handy Bethea
Meesereeeee
Barbara Brown
Weanona Bethea
Saunders Brothers
Charles and
Earl
Marian
Marion Lee Williams
Hawley Studios
Fairfield Avenue
Dukes
Harold Lewis
Jessie Shorter
Robert Knight
James Perry
Ann Street
Model Beauty Studio Shampoo and Style Appointment
Schedule a shampoo and hair style at Model Beauty Studio located at 1884 Main St Hartford Conn. The shop features three licensed operators Annie Wade Blanks A Helen Meadows and Kathryn L Paul who provide patient efficient service. Phone to book is 6 2535.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Model Beauty Studio
Main St
Hartford
Conn
Annie Wade Blanks
Helen Meadows
Kathryn L. Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucille Camphor
Chestnut St
George Miller
N. Y
Mesdames J. H. Fischer
Sadie Bartelle
Lillian Taylor Hines
Esther Rogers
Elizabeth Thompson
Eugene Beeke
Roger Jackson
Leroy Harris
Helen Taylor
Mercedes Hines
Joseph Holmes
Charles W. Oliver
Boys’ Glee Club
Russell Martin
Barbara Davis
Sarah Plummer
Girls’ Leaders Corps
Pearl Johnson
Richard Bethel
Monogram Club
Janet Mae Roane
Leon Roane
Spring St
Wethersfield
THE
L. B
Barnes
L. B. Barnes
Alan Melsdy
Dick Taylor
Otto’s
Peetestone
Gert
Windera
Germany
James Moore
Q. M. Salvage Collecting Company
A. P
James Bolden
Chicago
Carls
New Rochelle
N. J
Bolden
Willie E. Bolden
Brook Street
Jack Gayles
Mary S. Sheard
Ann Woodard
Newark
Ann Jackson
Jacksonville
Fila
Madison Bolden
Frank Burke
Faith Talcott
Earlene
Hartford, Conn
Clara
Ethel M. Stevens
North End
American “Express
Cecil Davis
C. Nappier
C. Z. Williams
H. B. Williams
Acton Street
G. I
Katz
Music Store, Inc
Asylum Street
Joe
Complete Car Service
Richfield Products
Wrecker Service
Thomson & West
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WM. M. Bergen
Battery Sales and Service
Mather St
Miller’s Market
Mather
Dan Miller
Clarkies
Russell Street
Highland Court Pharmacy
Tomkin
Paramount Package Store
Society News
Harlem Smoke Shop
Windsor St
A. Webb, Prop
Albert Mathis
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