West Chester Community Notes and Social Gatherings
West Chester residents report on church sermons, convalescence news, weekend visitors from Camden and Philadelphia, Memorial Day events, and a long list of attendees at luncheons and dances. The piece also notes tennis season opening, a crowded Zion A M E Church, and youth activities at Christian Endeavor.
Morris Brown Church Welcomes New Pastor P P Gaines
Northwestern reports a large Sunday congregation at Morris Brown Church for Rev. P P Gaines first service with rain not dampening attendance. Memorial prayers honor late leaders Joseph Thomas and Joseph Johnson as memories fill the church with songs and tributes.
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Morris Brown Church
P. P. Gaines
Chester ‘Fisher
Joseph Thomas
Mary Williams
Joseph Johnson
Ernestine Johnson
Estella Mayo
Felix Burrell
James W. Caldwell
Woodstock Street
Silas Hol
Sharswood Street
Seat King Fie
Elec
Eden Cemetery
Merion Cemetery
L. Banks
Hattie Simpson
Emporia
William
Nicholas St
Theo Gould
Hattie Patton
West Chester
Hattie Fields
Walter Thomas
H. H. Cooper
E. H. Norris
Nellie Alexander
Washington, D. C
Montgomery Ave
Cyrene
Union A. M. E. Church
Boston
New Chester
Washington
Berwyn Welcomes New Pastor Amid Stormy Weather
Berwyn Pennsylvania June 1. Owing to Sunday morning storms the Mt Zion Church welcome event for Rev Watkins drew a small crowd. Abe Lincoln Star West Coast Mt Zion Junior Order and Lodge members attended with remarks by Charles Shephard and Robert Welburn. Surprised birthday tea for H E Williams honored by Minnie Williams. several local residents attended including Ida Smith Anna Williams Alverta Hall Joshua Johnson Baylis Baylis Helm Long Hopkins.
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Berwyn
Mt Zion Church
Watkins
Charles Shephard
Abraham Lincoln
Star of West Coast
Mt Zion
Philadelphia
Minnie Williams
St. Davids
H. E. Williams
Taylor
Mise Alverta Hall
West Philadelphia
Joshua Johnson
Devon
George Baylis
Williams
Local Notes From South Media Ward Happenings
June 1 report from South Media Pennsylvania notes Mrs Jefferson on the mend able to walk in the ward. John Bosley returns home improved after a carbuncle illness at Media hospital. Mrs Norma Green improving though still a patient under Dr Harvey. Community urges Tribune subscription and carrier James Curry of Emerald Street. South Media playgrounds on the 3rd under Miss May Ridley care.
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South Media
Jefferson
John Bosley
Media Hospital
Norma Green
Harvey
The
Tribune
T Carrier
James Curry
Emerald Street
South
May Ridley
Bethlem A. M. E. Church welcomes Rev. Wright for a new year
Bethlem A. M. E. Church of Langhorne hosted a largely attended service on Sunday May 30 with Rev. R. F. Wright delivering a strong sermon from Hebrew 12 1 at 7 30 pm. Guests included Mrs. Deborah Vaughn of Langhorne and Mrs. Della Polk of Atlantic City who dined with Miss Estelle Ailen in Bridgewater.
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Milas Kelly
Webster Brown
Carrie Fairfax
Reading
Dorsey
W. Arthur Ritch
Frances Ritch
Cheyney
Bertha
New York City
Langhorne
Bethlehem A. M. E
R. F. Wright
Deborah Vaughn
Della Polk
Atlantic City
Estelle Ailen
Bridgewater
Joseph Davis
Philadelphia
John Rixon
Warren Marshall, Morrell
A. J. Morrell
Hig School
J. Rosebone Meinter
Sarah Caulk
Darby
Bessie Johnston
Feb
Clara Woodland
Wilmington
Del
Reverend J R Reed reelected pastor of Campbell Church
Rey. J. R. Reed D D pastor of Campbell Church is returned for the fourth year with honors from Bishop Tyree and the Philadelphia Conference. He was a delegate to the General Conference meeting in 1916 and preached the ordination sermon. The church held a grand testimonial reception with gifts from friends and many speeches.
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Media
Reed
Campbell
Dr. Reed
Campbell Church
R. J. Williams
Champ
Morton
Ryder
Tolbert
Ruffin Herndon
Rees
Pope
New Jersey
Hattie Gordon
H. T. Ryder
Trinity Church
Spencer League
Madison Park
of the Trinity Church
Lizzie Wright
Middletown
Lima
J. N. Brown
Anna Mary Gibbs
West Chester
Marion James
Coatesville High School
Ruby Johnson
Philadelphia
Kelly
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