Social and Otherwise Bering True Week Highlights
Dense community notes from Philadelphia tracing social events and personal moves. Mentions include Dover State College graduate Althea Mitchell, cemetery Merion beautification, West School of Dreasmak, a June 8 Strawberry Festival, and multiple community members moving residences, hosting dinners, and attending church and General Conference events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea E. Mitchell
Dover State College
Mercy Hospital Commencement Exercises and School News
The Mercy Hospital and School for Nurses marks its eighth commencement on Tuesday at St Peter Clavers Auditorium with Dr Wil mer Krusen delivering the principal address. Three graduates are Hazel Brown Alva Harper and Mary Elizabeth Jackson. The issue also covers student editor Hayward Alexander appointee, community notices, club events and multiple death notices with local figures and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital and School For Nurses
St. Peter Clavers Auditorium
Wilmer Krusen
Department of Health and Charities
Hazel V. Brown
Pennsylvania
Alva Mae Harper
Virginia
Mary Elizabeth Jackson
Massachusetts
Madame Russell Hosts Beauty School Graduation for Mercy Hospital
Madame Russell of the beauty school plans a June 8 graduation and reception at Garrick Hall to raise funds for Mercy Hospital. Students will be honored at the event and ticket proceeds will benefit the charity, reflecting a novel approach to philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Madame Russell
Hairoo
School of Beauty and Purposes
Garrick Hal
Lombard 8 Str
Obituary for Robt P Adams of Montrose Street
Robt P Adams aged claims to have died after a week of illness on May 21 1916 at 7 45 pm. He was a member of O W Catto Lodge No 20 and Alpha Social and Charity Club. Funeral by Rev Wm Harrod at Cherry Memorial Baptist Church Elks Lodge on May 25 at 1 pm. Interment Eden. He leaves a wife and three brothers. A thank you note from Carrie V Adams wife for friends and brother Ellis appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Adams
Montrose Street
O W. Catto Lodge No. 20
Alpha Social
Wm. Harrod
Cherry Memorial Baptist Church
Elks Lodge
Eden
Ellis
Carrie V. Adams
Sixty Second Wedding Anniversary Noted in Swedesboro
Mr and Mrs Peter Griffin of Swedesboro New Jersey celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary on Thursday May 2 with a large family gathering including fifth generation relatives. Rev Geo Ringgold presented a car purse and spoke briefly. A grand supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Robinson
N. Clarion Street
Peter Griffin
Swedesboro
N. J
Thos. F. Tobias
Walbert Griffin
Archibald Smith
William Gaskins
Robert Robinson
Geo. Ringgold
In Memoriam Florence Turner Bradley and William S Shorter
In fond memory of Florence Turner Bradley who departed this life June 4 1915. Gone but not forgotten by Mattan Byerre mother brothers and sisters. In loving remembrance of William S Shorter who departed this life May 31 1915. One year has passed since you left us none on earth can take your place. His Wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Turner Bradley
Mattan
William S. Shorter
In memory of Charles R Burke Died June 1 1915
In memory of Charles R Burke who died June 1 1915 the family recalls his genial presence and cheerful voice. His loss is mourned by Wife, Sons, Daughters and Son in law as they keep his memory alive. May 25 carnival for St Pauls Baptist Church hosted by Ladies Pilgrim of Love at Protestant Hall 17th and Poplar streets. Mrs Mary Deshields president. officers named. Music by Williams Porters Orchestra. M Y C B National Shirt Waist Dance at St Peter Clavers Auditorium May 36 drew large turnout. Rosa L James of Germantown won prize. Judges praised her Liberty goddess attire. Mrs S A Jarvis conducts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Burke
St. Pauls Baptist Church
Protestant Hall
17Th
Poplar Streets
Ladies Pilgrim of Love
Mary Deshields
R. Hall
St. Peter Clavers Auditorium
Rosa L. James
Germantown
United Spanish War Veterans
James
S. A. Jarvis
Bryn Mawr Church Social Highlights and Prizes
In Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania on May 31 services drew many attendees with a spiritual sermon and a large Holy Communion. The Sunday school shifted to 9 30 am and Rev Oliver and wife were honored with a reception and gifts. Prizes were awarded at Episcopal Sewing and guests included Mrs Throckmorton and Mitchell of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryn Mawr
Su School
M. Tunnell
James Tunnell
W. J. Oliver
T. Mitchell
Save. S. Ward
Downingtown School
C. Adams
Shelly Tuck
Itham
Grimes A. M. E. Church Services in Phoenixville
In Phoenixville Pennsylvania Grimes A M E Church held Sunday school at 10 AM and worship at 11 AM with the pastor preaching on Waiting for the Promise from Acts 1 4. An 8 PM service featured another sermon by the pastor. A Sons and Daughters of Allen concert and an Old Men's Concert on the 27th were reported as grand successes. Local visitors included Charles Cooper and relatives from Carlisle Amanda Foreman Ge mas Parker Mazie Parker and Rev J H Youns and family guests of Mr and Mrs Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenixville
Grimes
Allen
Charles Cooper
Carlisle
Amanda
Fannie
Beth Foreman
Gemas
Mazie Parker
J.H. Youns
Mrs. Davis
Regretsky 10 Reports Philadelphia Racial Movement Shortfall
The Poster Committee’s active agent Renzo Harris reports that Philadelphia’s racial advancement effort fell short of funds. Forty leaders were contacted. only four contributed, leaving a deficit. Five young women strangers to the cause raised $600 after a brief interview with the president. Some small donors stepped forward, including Fielding Ford and others, while larger organizations failed to meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fielding Ford
Citizen
J. Thomas Butler
Postal Clerks Association
Cordelia Chew
Gaica Club
Thomas Carter
Shiloh Baptist Sunday School
Renzo Harris
Brown and Stevens
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Merion
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Thompson Street
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Bainbridge Street
Ayles
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Ade Martin
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James A. Deshields
Germons
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Turstreet
Carter
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J. T. Waller
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B. J. Williams
Turreft
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Er R. Casselle
Ellsme
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Katie Thompson
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H. D. Chester Brad- Webster
Washington
Daker
D. C
Ph. D
Matilda Blakes
Vernon Pa
Jackson
Sandy E. T. Banks
19Th Street
Atlantic City
Tublar
H. H. Cooper
C. Jones
Penns Grove
A. B
A Lilian
Dover State
Milford
Delac .A
Parkway Fee
M. Louisa
Ll Lopez
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New York
Ruth M. Carter
Joliette Tindley Will
Solomon Gerrit Street
Robert
Charlie Cor- Dickerson
Rallings
Clayton
Miss Mary
Jennie
H. Miller
Scotts A. U. Church
Camden
Mme. C. P. Wiseman
Mattie Ross
Wm. Gordy
Helen C. Minus
Constance E. Minus
R. D. Perry
Hattie Diggs
Washington, D
Geneva Hester
Viola Smith
Merion Cemetery
J. R. Riddick
Lombard Street
Isabel Williams
Newark
City
Valentine
Amso Scott
Citizens Republican Club
Chicago
William L. Burton
North Carolina
Zion Baptist Church
J. C. Austin
Pittsburgh, Pa
Mansfield Pennick
Arch Street
Ethel Bailey
New York City
E. A. Cummings
E. 198Th Street
Mr. James Handy
Miss Hattie Diggs
Princess Anne, Md
Mr. Handy
West Philadelphia Exchange
Baltic Avenue
Theodore H. Shackelford
C. J. Grinnell
Philadelphia Tribune
Mesdames Coates and
Jones
Jamestown, R. I
Dr. An Rs. Coates
Ilin
Edster
Evalina
Wistarian Club
Waltz Dream Academy
James M. Reeves
St. Garnet Street
Meriden, Conn
Reeves
Silas Jackson
W. R. Conner
Maria Brock
Gay Street School
West Chester
R. J. Hernder and
Frisby
Swarthmore, Pa
Assembly Hall
Wanamakers Store
Haines Lewis
17Th Street
Arthur Pollard
Fannie Coppin Relief
First African Presbyterian Church
Bernard G Walker
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Mamie Jane Butler
Gusport
Miss
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Margaret Thompson
Iver Yarborough
B. F. Walker
W. ©. Jason
Royal Roosters Club
Nannie Johnson
Washington, D. C
A. C. Daker
J. E. Worsham
Sharswood Street
Louise Rivers
Henry Hulett
Jefferson Street
Womans Hospital
B. B. Smith
Inca
Bertha A
Carl Waller
Turner Street
Mme. E. Evans
Grace Rogers
Trenton
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Mrs. H. Baltimore
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Wm. H. Johnson
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Wilelmina
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Nellie Dawson
Preston Slowe
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Henry Matthews
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M. H. Gaskin
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St. Louis
H. H. Logan
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Ollie B. Oden
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Frances E. Wade
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P. E. Stewart
Payton B. Gordon
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Rachel A Thomas
Ludlow Street
Gordon
Clara Flowers
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America
Berkley Street
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St. Johns A. M. E. Church
Conshohocken
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E. C. Young
Addison Street
Mr. L. O. Kelley
E. Winston
G. W. Winfield
H. H. Rowe
E. L. Briggs
Fred L. Delaney
Phillips Brooks Memorial Chapel
Organ Fund
William A. Sinclair
Howard
John Stewart
N. Ringgold Street
Moromisco
Violet Stewart
Howard Stewart
Mary Mattox
Jesus Christ
Evans Tyree
A M. E
Bala
St Michaels and All Angels Home
43Rd
Wallace Streets
Walter Reynolds
Sophie Reynolds
Uber Street
Stewart
Morgan
L. Douglass
W. Brown
G. Smith
M. Bond
E. Meekina
W. Kirby
B. James
R. Lewis
A. Morgan
C. Morgan
8. Henderson
E. Lewis
C. Johnson
David Watson
Marks Avenue
Darby
Leola Lukens
W. H. M. Darden
Wirs
Louiga Williams
George Clay
Lula Miller
John P. Allen
John Cooper
William Childs, Jr
Masters Ellwood Jones
Darby Hall
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Pine
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H. M Shields
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Bethel A. M. E
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St. Catherines Chapel
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Kenton
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Nelson Turner
Helen Morris
Rosa Petiford
E. Perry
George Purnell
Rosa. Gibbs
Ethel . Petiford
James Woodard
LeRoy Allen
H. H. Long
M.S. Fountain
Atlanta
T. L. Scott
R. E. Wilson
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Rosa Warfield
Jacob Fenney
Hellen Jones
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United States Custom Service
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Hilldale Ball Park
Memorial Day
F. A. Clark
Blanche Poole
A. A. Bowie
G A. Nelson
G Grant Williams
H. W. Porter
Myrtle Norris
York
Chas, K. Smack
Henry Coard
Berlin Md
Clover Leaf Farmbroidery Circle
William Fisher
Nicholas Street
Dr. Scott
Pittsburgh
Rev. Mitchell
Birmingham
Dr. Griffin
Madame Malone
Miss McMurray
Garrett
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Bass
Gaines
Sewell
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Hayward P. Alexander
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the Mirror
Alexander
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Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society
James A. Simmons
Pegnot Club
Chas. Brashears
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James T. Howard
W. P. Webb
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Dr. Lennon
Arch. C. Nicholson
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Fannie M Herbert
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