Three Big Ships Arrive with Engineers in Transport Entry
On a Saturday the General Gorgas landed 963 men and 40 officers at Vier Foot of Snyder Avenue at 2:30. The vessel carried the 6th Engineers colored regiment and other units en route to Comp Dix. The 306th Engineers impressed with railroad work and building duties in France before returning to command. A Y M C A entertainment controversy led to show cancellation after a color line dispute during Don Sur Meuse visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transort
General Gorgas
Vier
Snyder Avenue
Ong
306Th Engineers
France
A.B. F
Transportation Corps
Atterbury
Bordeaux
R.8. Clemons
North N Street
Philadelphia
Sergt. B. Maison, Co
813Th
Don Sur Me
Ralston
Co. F
Red Cross
Milford notices and obituaries hint at community life
A Milford community column notes a sermon at St. Pauls Church, Messengers of Pythias and St Luke chapters, and a surprise party for Mrs Hudson. Visots mention Rev R Hay and interment at Old Cemetery. Family updates include William Hudson of Pa, Howard Powell, and overseas veteran Lee Coverdale returning home. Several relatives mourn a death with services held at St Pauls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fone
Ereeneton
Del
South Milford
Charles B. Shockley
Ida’ M. Hude¢on
Herman Hudson
Philadelphia
Alonzo Hudson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lee Coverdale
Overseas
Prince
St. Paul's Church
Rev
R.hay
Northwestern church service and community notices
Attendance and activities at Union A M B Church and Haven M E Church include sermons by Rev J L Witten and Rev W Brown, Children's Day plans, Sunday School leaders addressing fund drives, and updates on local births illnesses and family news. Several names appear among visitors and members with ongoing community involvement.
Elmwood News Church Activities and Death Notice
In Elmwood Pennsylvania on June 3 a sunrise sermon by Rev Surmomer of Union Baptist Church followed by a 1 PM Sunday School assembly led by Bro Webb. At 3 PM deacons heard Rev Nolan, and later Rev G L Robinson spoke for the first time since illness. funeral announced for Sister Oveida. Ed wards family to Brooklyn for weekend. Susie May Hampton arrives from Morris Brown University for vacation.
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Elmwood
Surmomer
Union Baptist Church
Bro
Webb
Nolan
G. L. Robinson
Madison Amos
Susie May Hampton
Morris Brown University
Atinta
Mt Zion Church Attendance in Berwyn Reflects Community
Berwyn Pennsylvania June 3 Sunday worship at Mt Zion Church drew a good crowd with Rev KR F Wright delivering morning and evening sermons. Visitors included Chas Smith of Devon and several neighbors called on Mrs Lucy Welburn noting her improved condition.
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Berwyn
Mt. Zion
KR. F. Wright
Chas. Smith
Devon
Geo. Baylis
Lizzie Weaver
Bryn Mawr
Belle Tingle
Bramall
Steven Roberts
Lucy Welburn
Mary Baylis
Douglass Hospital
M. Dorsey
Helen Steele
Horace Williams
Theodore Ricks
R .F. Wright
Charles Weldon
Bertha Johnon
Charles Hitchens
Clara Lloyd
Abram Mullen
Walter Roberts
Wilmington Jottings Highlight Local Church Life and Obituaries
A busy Wilmington column notes Rev J W H Phillips at the A U Church and Rev H Bell assisting at the Lords supper. It records condolences for Anna Fountain and death of Minnie H J Benson, with interment in Centerville Md, plus various social visits, sermons, and community events at Union American Church and School No 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
J. W. H.hillips
A. U. Church
Rever. H. Bell
Anna A. Fountain
Cora Kilson
Walnut St
James A. Taylor and Son
John H. Coursey
Minnie H. J. Benson
Taylor St
Centerville
Reba J. Wilson
M. E. Jackson
Union American Church
Rice
Bertha M. Coston
Margaret Trusty
Charles E
Baltimore
Bessie B. Clark
Josephine Williams
Carrie Castell
Cornelia V. Coursey
New Jo
Vineland
Rosa Coston
Maggie Tio
Edith Coston
Abbie Moore
Mary Jackson
Abbe Jackson
Alice Burlin
John Seney
Maggie
Mary E. Adams
Joseph Adams
Summit del. Én
Ha Lioyd
Minnie
Eva
Elsie Lioyd
Kennet
Wesley J
Notable Wilmington Schools Lift Negro Education
Special to The Tribune from Wilmington Delaware notes the public school system's marked progress over the last decade. Principal Edwina B Kruse expanded Howard School into four elementary schools and one high school with modern facilities while public school No 22 under Miss Carrie M Slowe showcases innovative programs, roof garden, sewing and domestic classes, athletics, and outdoor rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Wilmington
Del
Edwina B. Kruse
Howard School
Carrie M. Slowe
Henry
Bruce A. Coe
Philadelph Em
Ralph E. Brock
Pennsylvania State Forest Academy
George W. Young
American Pionary Forces
Wilmingtons
Banton
Wileer Board of Public Education
Dr Cooper
George Rommell
Cooper
Perink
Primari
Yardley News Briefs Reflect Church News and Local Deaths
The Yardley area reports a former pastor Rev. delivered a sermon at First Baptist. Sister Walter died on Wednesday May . Vine Baptist mourns a sister and mother who served as a faithful church worker. Rev. Steward of Union Baptist preached at the funeral. Julia Derry, long ill, shows improvement. Yardley C A C visited Seaugmerne May 20 and lost a game by a 21 to .
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A. M. BE. Church
Ce Alh
First Baptist Church
Walter
Vine Baptist Church
Unicon Baptist Church
Trenton
Mixx Julia Derry
Yardley C. A. C
Seaugmerne
Hone
Philadelphia Youth Transfers to U S Army Educational Corps
A Philadelphia youth, L Whiting, transferred from the YMCA to the United States Army Educational Corps and serving as Assistant Divisional Advisor Educati onal Corps in Montoir France. The note details uniform guidance and remarks from officials. Nearby, Bordentown holds a large commencement at Manual Training and Industrial School with 183 graduates, speakers, prizes, and diplomas presented by Col. Charles Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordentown Manual and Indus Work
Oriee
Montoir
France
L. Whiting
United States Army Adutational Corps
Educa’ I Corps
Tank Army
Harold
Speight
Omer
Kiting
University of Pennsylvania College
Citizen's Club of
Philadelphia
Tuskegee Institute
United States
Army
United States Army
Bordentown
N. J
W. R. Valentine
White
Godwin
Cleota Collins-Lacey
I’roverbs
H. C. Anderson
Atlantic City
John Watkins
Mercersville
Lorena Appleton
Hattie Scott
Lillian Johnson
Nichols
James Armstrong
Charles Young
Valentine
Col
Young
Prominent Philadelphia Insurance Agent Advances to Inspector
Mr. J. W. Marshall, a popular Philadelphia insurance agent for Commercial Casualty, is promoted to claim inspector while continuing as General Agent. Under his leadership the company is expanding with more colored representatives. He offers fire, life, health, accident, automobile and compensation coverage. Philadelphia Branch at 1468S Fourth Street.
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J. W. Marshall
Philadelphia
Commercial Casualty Insurance Company
Marshall
Phiadelphia
Fourth Street
Camden church services and events announced
In Camden New Jersey on June 2 the Macedonia A M E Church lists a morning sermon at 11 30 by Bishop Heard from the 30th Psalm followed by communion and a festive class meeting. Afternoon programs include 2 30 Sunday school and a 3 15 pm sermon by Pastor H W Cummins on Love and Its Object.
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Camden
N. J
Macedonia A. M. E
Heard
H. W. Cummi
Roundtree
The
Tribune
C. H. Harmon
Mt. Vernon Street
Camden, N. J
Langhorne church services and homecoming for overseas veterans
Langhorne Pa June 3 Beth lehem A M E Church pastor preached with text Psalms 127 and Rev 19 12. General class and Sunday School held with children's day rehearsal. Homecoming reception for overseas boys May 29 at Roseboro Hall under Knitting Club Red Cross. speakers included Judge Patterson Rev Cunningham Mrs Tryon and J M Palmer. Veterans program and cemetery decorations followed church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langhorne
Bethlehem A. M. E
H. G. Miller
Lord's Sands
Roseboro Hall
Knitting Club
Red Cross
Lottie Griffin
Mackall
America
Charlotte Nickens
Judge Patterson
Common Pleas Court of
Philadelphia
Cunningham
Presbyterian Church
Tryon
Langhorne Red Cross
Clifford
J M. Palmer
W. KR. Gullins
Bristol
Ryan
van. Berry
Wayne
Green St. Cemetery
Friends Cemetery
Lottie -Griffin
Atlantic City
Ummer
W. J. Oliver
Bethlehme
Albion Echoes Warm Weather Sparking Land Purchases
In Albion New Jersey on June 2 warm weather prompts land buyers to inspect plots and plan building. Visitors have crowded the area. Rev Johnson returns from Vineland after attending a U A M E conference. Union A M E Church is honored with Rev Thomas Walker’s return. services and Sunday School scheduled for the day.
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Albion
N. J
Johnson
Vineland
Thomas Walker
Union A. M. E
Union A. M .E
Sant Mt. Calvary Baptistist Church
Men’s Allied Association mobilizes for civic reform in Philadelphia
The organization aims to engage church members in civic affairs and racial moral uplift. A protest resolutions committee criticizes the Legislature for not passing the Civil Rights bill and urges accountability at elections. Meetings are held Sundays at 4 PM at Lombard Street Presbyterian Church.
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Philadelphia
J’embleton
Clark
Eve Cone
Allied Association
Lombard Street Presbyterian Church
9Th Street
Star Baptist Church Progress Under Rev J J Harris
West Philadelphia notes report Star Baptist Church led by Rev J J Harris on 20th Street below Reed with new building plans and recent purchase of the current house. Visitors Jos Madeline Saunders and Mrs J W Saunders of New Kent County Virginia stay with Wm Ransom and family at 4241 Fairmount Ave as Eva Green of Warren Street dies May 29. Lemuel Washington of 4233 Fairmount Ave. suffers a severe hemorrhage and remains in critical condition.
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West Philadelphia
Ereme Star Baptist Church
J. J. Harris
20Th St
Reed
Harris
Jos Madeline Saunders
J.W. Saunders
New Kent Co
Wm. Ransom
Fairmount Ave
Children’s Day at West Chester U A M Church
West Chester Pennsylvania June 3 The St Luke U A M Sunday School held Children’s Day exercises with strong attendance. Mrs Joseph H Gibbs on the sick list is improving. Mrs Estellena Johnson of Camden left for commencement at Pennsylvania State College. Rev C C Dunlap reappointed to Bethel Church. gifts presented as thanks. Mrs Gibbs recovering at Slayton Farm. community gardens on Miner Street used for school gardens.
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West Chester
Luke U. A. M. BE
Joseph H. Gibbs
BE. Miner St
Rogaine Ree
E. Miner St
Estellena Johnson
Camden
N. J
J. D. Bruce
Pennnsylvania State Allege
Josph L. Johnson
Leon Gardiner
Beatrice Martin
Philadelphia
Montford Lewis
Helen Lewis
Bethel Church
C. C. Dunlap
R. L
Bethel
Dunlap
Mother Bethel
Braxton
A. M. Quarles
Chester
Bethel Parsonage
Miner St
Evilee Carpenter
Cornell University
Second Presbyterian Church
Jos. H. Gibbs
Slayton Farm
Mies Francis
Mrs. Geo. Rush Hosts Bethel Baptist Auxiliary
Mrs. Geo. Rush at 634 North 39th Street entertained the Ladies Auxiliary of Bethel Baptist Church on Tuesday evening May 13. The guest of honor was President Mrs. James R. Motley who received a purse and gift. The house was neatly decorated and the table prepared for 20 covers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Rush
N. 39Th &T
Bethel Baptist Church
James R. Motley
Government builds model colored town in Virginia
Portsmouth Virginia officials and U S Labor Department representatives opened the first town built and operated for African Americans by the government near Portmouth. The housing, developed by an industrial corporation, offers six buildings for families, with rents to start and occupancy expected as homes are completed.
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Portsmouth
Sam
U. 8
Department of Lab
Ing Corporation
Locatea
Great Portemouth
U. & Laboration
Te Navy Yard
Sta Virginia
Prince
N. K
Po Dent
T. C
Negro Economics
Virginia
Prosp
Educ
ARD D. Kelly Corporation Offers Small Loans to Public
A scrambled old notice promotes a 50 000 dollar corporation run by Edward D Kelly at 1201 Spruce Street. It touts small loans to people with limited sums, claims stockholders will reap gains, and urges public subscription offerings. It features promises of cooperation and business success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward D
Elity
ARD
D. Kelly
Spruce Street
Edward D. Kelly
B Dd
Banka
Kelly Ha
Roxboro Police Officer Honored in Philadelphia Homecoming
Edward J Towns of the 368th Infantry returned from France, greeted as Roxboro's first native police officer honored in Philadelphia. He was welcomed home to his Roxboro residence after service abroad, celebrated as a local pioneer in law enforcement.
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Edward J. Towns
368Th Infantry
France
Philadelphia
Mr. Townes
B White
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Milford News
Grace
Union A. M
John Speller
Emanuel A
M. E
Building Fund Committee
W. Brown
Miller's
Mermoria
Queens
Caroline
I Ted
Tayloreste
Horn
Marina
So Hong
Margaret Thompson
Fu‘aiker
Elmwood News
Yardley News
Chas. Young
J. L. Whiting
Popular Insurance
MR. J. W. Marshall
Camden Cullings
Haas
Marke
Albion News
Mrs. Geo. Rush
Virgin
Truxton
Roxbo
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