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Beauticians Conclude Busy 19th Convention in Orlando
More than 600 beauticians registered for a four day convention at Greater Bethel AME Church. Officers elected included Mrs. Alaine Walden president and Mrs. Louise B. Riley secretary. Orlando chosen as the 1957 state convention site. A parade of floats, contests, workshops, and demonstrations highlighted the event with local and national delegates in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Blossom Beauticians’ Association, Inc
Alaine Walden
Kathleen Ross
Marion Muldrow
Gertha Boyle
Louise B. Riley
Elizabeth Mainer
Corine Ellis
Jimmie Lee Davis
Jenkins
D. A. Julius
Walden
National Beauticians League
Detroit
Orlando
Beauticians
Greater Bethel Ame
DuBreuil
Gladys Moore
G. W. Hawkins
E. T. Graham
J. B. Blackwell
Bethel
Annie Ruth Johnson
West Palm Beach
Lottie Mitchell Freeman
Jacksonville
Mildred Williams
Miami
St. John Baptist Church
Booker Terrace
Theta Nu Sigma Sorority
Florence Ali
Ibasileus
D. A. Julius Is Dean. ‘Warren Soned of the Soned Art Studio
Coiffure Guild of
Florida
Mesdames
Ruby McBride
Philadelphia
Sue Barnett
Atlanta
Roper