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Women honored by clubAlice Smith was selected as the “Outstanding Business Woman of the Year,’' and Angie Bonnenfant was named the “Outstanding Club Woman of the Year,” by the Sparks Business and Professional Women’s Club during the 17th annual presentation for National Business Women's WeekMrs Smith was recently selected for “Who’s Who Among Black Americans ”In 1945 she assisted her husband, the late Alfred Smith, in establishing Nevada's first chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and was active as an officer in the organization until recently She also donated 25 years of volunteer service to the American Red Cross in Reno and was a Nevada delegate to the United Nations Conference in San Francisco in 1974 and a delegate to the President’s White House Conference on Aging in 1971 She is active in many community organizations and committees.Mrs. Bonnenfant is an active member ofQueen Esther Kebekah Lodge; Duby ReidAmerican Legion Auxiliary; 8 40 SilverState V.P.W. Auxilhary, Nevada StarsTrain Ladies and Sons of Italy Society; Sparks PTA and Jack’s CarnivalMrs Smith, who was the guest speaker, discussed “The Aged,” outlining the many problems senior citizens are faced with today.Entertainment was provided by the Golden Age Choral Group under the direction of William B. Clark Alva B. Sonder was accompanistFormer outstanding business women and club women were introduced and presented with a gift Those honored were: Ethel Tyier, Dorothy Marston, Madelen Mendtve, Doris De Martalaere, Mary Lohman. Helen Tourrieull, Marie Del Papa, Martha Hail and Ilene Privette.
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Nevada Evening Gazette
Reno, Nevada, US
Wed, Nov 12, 1975
Page 55
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