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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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