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Newspaper

Philadelphia Tribune

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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