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Wishing You A Happy BirthdayEDDIE MERKERSONAmong our readers with a birthday on July 25 is Mrs. Wylene Walker Powell of 2914 19th Street. Mrs. Powell is the wife of G. B. Powell and is a member of Mt. Calvary Seventh Day Adventist Church.On July 14, Mrs. Nina Covington McNeal of Parrish celebrated her 96th birthday at the home of her daughter^ Mrs. Roser Lee Convington, 410 11th St. Court in Palmetto.Mrs. McNeal is a member of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church of Parrish, an agent for the Red Cross, an officer of the Lily White S.B.A., and one of the oldest active members of the Mt. Pilgrim Association. She has three living sons, Clifford, Warren and Monroe Covington, and two daughters, Mrs. Rachel Jackson and Mrs. Roser Covington. There are 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.Among the guests were Mrs. Rose Newsome of Palmetto andLily White NewsDEATHSThe funeral arrangements of Mrs. Rochell Green Burch, a member of Lily White Lodge No. 1131, of Jacksonville are incomplete. Mrs. Pearl Williams, will represent the grand assembly.The funeral of Mrs. Beatrice McLaughlin, a member of LilyMRS. NINA McNEALMrs. Rebecca Williams of Parrish. The birthday party was given by Mrs. Roser Covington, Mrs. Aquilla Morgan of Wimauma (granddaughter) and Eugene Davis of Parrish (grandson).A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Eddie “Stoney” Merkerson by his wife, Mrs. Mattie Merkerson at their beautiful new home. The Merkersons have three children, Gloria, Curtis and Eric. The honoree is employed by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department, own and operates a grocery store on Highland Avenue, and is a school bufc driver.The gfuest list included Mr. and Mrs. James Pickett, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Malloy, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Boykins, Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Foster^ Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sherman, Mrs. Gennie Me-Vely, Aldolphus Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. James Banks and Willie Huston.Lorenzo Wallace celebrated his 9th birthday on July 22 at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Carter at Lowry Court Apartments. Mrs. Gregory Peoples, Mary Jordan and Helen E. Long served as hostesses.Enjoying the festivities were Catherine Wallace, Denise and Al-vinia Jones, Macquelyn Jones, Stanley Scott, Herbert Wallace, Charlotte Bivens, Gregory Jones, Lindsey and Perry Scott, Laven Green, Latanga Linch, JackieMRS. WYLENE POWELLGaskins, Helen Sims,' Kevin Gatlin, Darrell Williams, Marsha Scott, Vincent Jones, Ernie Miller, Tommy Linch, Marie Wallace, Willie Walker, Willie Russ, Craig Peoples, Sharon and Gail Gatlin.Apostolic Church Of JesusMission No. 2 ThonotosassaElder J. H. Lee, PastorBeautean S. White, Kept.S. S. began at 10:30 with the supt., J. Felton directing the school. The teachers took charge of their classes. The subject of the lesson was, “The Two Gates.” It was enjoyed by all. Noonday service began at 12 with Dea. I. Mitchell and Mr. A Camon in charge of devotion. The message was delivered by Missionary I. Mitchell./ The revival is in its last stages, terminating tonight. The Birthmonth rally terminates this Thursday night. Please sea your captain.Evening service last Sunday began at 7:30 with Dea. Mitchell and Mr. Bowden conducting tha devotion. The message was de-. livered by Elder Lee.The weekly activities various this week. The Fifth Sunday Union commences Friday night with a program combined from all churches in Lagro.
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Tampa Florida Sentinel Bulletin
Tampa, Florida, US
Tue, Jul 25, 1972
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