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Newspaper

Philadelphia Tribune

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1918

Page

5

Flashes and Sparks at Waltz Dream and Camp Meade Fundraiser

Social notes report dances and events including a Camp Meade benefit dance with Mme Keene’s Orchestra at Waltz Dream Academy, a Cob Web Dance at Dunbar club, and a piano recital. Also listed are obituaries and notices of social clubs, hair culturists, and local engagements across Philadelphia venues in June 1918.

Seekers Mme Keene St. Simons Maple Grove Richland Garden Newport 368Th Infantry Camp Meade Mosby Waltz Dream Academy 368Th Dunbar Dramatic Club Waltz Dream Keenes Spider Tribune Lottie A. Harvey White 16Th Chestnut Streets Evans’ New Hall 17Th Street Castle Hall Addison Sts Mme. Keene

School graduates find diverse positions after course completion

Clinton Brooks becomes Camp Dix stenographer. Mabel Jones declines Howard University Teachers College for Philadelphia stay. Blanch Furniss prepares for a role while Edith Williams and Lucille Kennedy secure secretarial work. Col Moore asks night classes for Camp Dix, Lillie Poole to work at Hotel Dale, Mrs. Laura Pierce thriving in Cape May, and many others enrolled as summer classes near.

Clinton Brooks Camp Dix Mabel Jones Reynolds School Teachers’ College Howard University Philadelphia Blanch Furniss Edith Williams 15Th Street Lucille Kennedy Col. Moore Lillie Poole Hotel Dale Laura Pierce Cape May Ada Johnson Nora Waring Gaines Thomas Taylor Gradua

In Memoriam Notes for Morris Torian Ringgold Sewell

In memory notices honor Solomon L Morris died June 14 1917 sister Julia Jacobs and niece Henrietta Miller mourn his loss. Joseph Torian died June 11 1913 wife Hannah Torian and Queen Robinson remember him. Harriet Ringgold died May 28 1909 and Clara Sewell died May 30 1918 with messages from spouses and children.

Solomon L. Morris Neice Julia Jacobs Henrietta Miller Joseph Torian Hannah Torian Queen Robinson Harriet Ringgold Clara Sewell

Virginia Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias Postponed

Richmond Va June 5 Grand Chancellor John Mitchell Jr reports the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session is postponed due to inability to secure railroad accommodations and rates. If conditions improve the session may be held later this year in Danville.

Richmond John Mitchell, Jr Nville Grand Lodge Knights of Pything Danville

Bridge Collapse Triggers Panic at Chester Park

A temporary Ridley River bridge in Chester overcollapsed as hundreds fled heat, throwing Harry White of Chester and Helen Wright of Newark plus three Black men into a panic. All were rescued as the tide ebbed. The trestle was only for use during a new span’s construction.

Chester Chester Park Ridley River Harry White Helen Wright Newark N. J

Mary Ann Anderson Engaged to Nathaniel P. Stanford

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ann to Nathaniel P. Stanford of Philadelphia. Also noted is a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Giles to Mrs. Emma Anderson and a church choir program at St. John’s A. M. E. Church.

Social event thanked contributors and guests in Langhorne

Langhorne Pa June 18 The social at Mrs C Woodland’s residence on June 8 was a success. Services at First Baptist church June 9 were well attended with two baptism candidates. Visitors included E Price Primrose of Newtown Giles of Atlantic City and Mrs Isabella Lightfoot of Tatum Va. Mrs Harris was out again and readers are asked to have money ready when the paper comes.

Langhorne C. Woodland First Baptist Church Miller E. Price Primrose Newtown Eli Barrey H. Johnson Frank Derry Giles Atlantic City H. Spencer Isabella. Lightfoot Tatum G. B. Coggins Harris

Bethel AME Church Services and Local Social Notes

Bristol Philadelphia June 12 Bethel AME church held 11 am and 8 pm services with 2:30 pm Sunday school and one child baptism. Choir officers elected. Mrs. Mercer and Mrs. Williams joined the choir. Cyrene Court 5 members attended baptism in Yardley. Town social visits include Morrisville gatherings. Local residents and visitors listed with multiple trips and guests.

Bristol Bethel A. M. E W. R. Gullins Martha Mercer Matilda Williams Cyrene Court No. 5 Yardley Morrisville Lucy Allen Susie Forman Philadelphia Albert Roe Arrington John E. Allen Mathew Mildred Wilmer Fisher Jackson New York John Reed Pine Street Oliver Bullock Geo. Fisher

Coatesville Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John Middleton entertained many friends at 409 N Seventh Avenue for their 25th wedding anniversary on June 7. Guests included numerous local couples and relatives. after an elaborate luncheon attendees returned home, wishing the couple many happy years.

Coatesville John Middleton N. Sth Avenue Parvin Sweeney Wm. James W. H. Henson W. J. Long Margaret Cheyney Chas. Williams Arthur Johnson Geo. W. Johnson Clarence Middleton John Willison Wm. Salisbury Wm. Quiller Edward King Oscar Nixon Lorenzo Wright Jacob Fentress Willis Williams Susie Davis Emma Hall Susan Moore Margaret Smith Arthur Jackson Samuel Ford Robert Mackey J. W Currey Mae Rux John Cuff Henry Johnson Passtown Bert Middleton Charles Middleton West Chester Walter Parker Martha Jackson Sarah York Gertrude Ransom Walter B. Smith Davis Shighley Philadelphia Charles Peterson Peterson Harry. Martin Anna Fassett Walter Johnson New York Magdalene Scales Shepard Tabernacle Baptist Church Cornucopia Lulu B. Stanford Colored Soldiers Comfort Committee Harrisburg H. H. Cooper Briggs Street Lillian Myers Lily of the Valley Lodge No. 59 Temple Chas Williams W. M Pompey Robinson John T. Cuff J. W N. J. Long Ledy M. W Walter A. Parker Wm. G. Butler

St Pauls A M E Church Services And Social in Malvern

Malvern Pa June 10 services at St Pauls A M E church drew good crowds. Rev W B Williams preached at 10 30 while Rev C C Williams led evening service. A social Saturday night drew a solid turnout with Malvern registrants A Brapham E Thomas A Diana and F Callahan among attendees.

Beecham West Chester Elwood Jackson Pensacola Fila Malvern A. Brapham Eastman Wm. Thomas Downingtown Norristown Chas. Cooper Avondale Jos. Cater Richard Johnson Mr. O. Jones Lancaster Avenue Messrs E. Thomas A. Diana F. Callahan Roberta Brown Camden N. J

Frankford News Highlights Local Socials and Church Events

Miss Marcella Garlick visits her aunt in Fillmore. Families attend gatherings at the Mallory and Phillips homes. Campbell A. M. E. church marks Children's Day with a morning program and a ten day meeting led by Mrs. Viola Richardson. Be rea n Sabbath School Council hosts a June 8th dinner after business. LeRoy Brown to Camp Dix as a Lieutenant in Heavy Artillery.

Frankford Marcella Garlick Sallie Chase Fillmore S1 Virginia Freeman Elizabeth Freeman James W. Mallory William T. Phillips Junior Lewis Irving Mallory Harold Norris Allen Phillips Willow Grove Campbell A. M. EB. Church Viola Richardson Berean Sabbath School Council William H. Barrett Duffield Street Second Baptist Church M. F. Matthews West Grove Laing King A. Joseph 8. Clark Pleasantville Payne George Welsh Theodore Dunn Lucy O'Neal Hawthorne Street Hampton Kings Rhoades LeRoy Brown Margaret Street Camp Dix N. J

Main Line Negro Business League Honored by National League

The National Negro Business League invited Secretary R A Hayes to address its convention in Atlantic City August 21 22 23 on The Main Line Negro ness. Secretary Emmett J Scott arranged the invite following his visit to the League Hall and reception at President York Nelson’s home. Nelson of 204 Holland Ave spent June 8–9 in Wingteen with his brother and visited J Scott.

Haverford Negro Business League National Negro League National Negro Business League Emmett J. Scott R. A. Hayes Atlantic City Scott League York Nelson Philadelph Ardmore Holland Avenue Wingteen J. Scott Nelson

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