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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
6
Last week brought a galore of activity. The ladies auxiliary of the Progressive Workers held their close pad meeting for the summer on Tuesday evening June 5 and invited the workers to partake. The gathering was enjoyed by all with many good thoughts shared.
Sons of Veterans Camp 29 in Penna. Division held an old time meeting led by Brother Sea man and Brother James Henry. Comrade John Thompson of Post 80 plans a birthday camp fire next week. Commander Edward Wharton urges full turnout as secretary notifies members. Girl Scouts Camp and auxiliary invited but may not attend.
At the June meeting the Citizens Republican Club unanimously voted to subscribe for 500 dollars of Liberty Loan Bonds and to exempt members who enlist or are drafted from dues during service. A Secretary Ford paper urged support for the flag and government, and the Harrisburg trip supporting the Glass Bill was praised. Members were urged to write to representatives, while new members were read and the need for quality in membership emphasized.
Mrs Briggs and Mr Burner Briggs visited at the Crawford Ford home on Central avenue for dinner. Attendees included Joseph Ford Burlington New Jersey Charles Ford Camden New Jersey Miss Knox Camden New Jersey Rev Fenderson Philadelphia Mrs Hattie Mander and Mrs Millie Shockley 609 Central attended the Berean Manual Training School commencement exercises on 19th and 8 College avenue Thursday evening June
Watts Grammar School upper grade girls visit Valley Forge with Principal W K Valentine and staff. Bryn Mawr visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Peyinardo and Miss Irene Finches attend. Closing exercises at Calvary Baptist Church feature Dr W A Credit of Downingtown Industrial School as speaker. Murphy A M E Church hosts Children's Day as prizes are awarded for best temperance essays with Helen Christian and Viola Pullum among top winners.
Langhorne and surrounding area reports a well attended First Baptist service with Rev Chandler of Bethayres delivering a sermon on Know for yourself. The church marks its one year anniversary on June 10 and raised 33.41 dollars in offerings.
In Sharon Hill Pennsylvania on June 11, churches report large congregations across First Baptist St Peters Christian Peoples Unity Emanuel Baptist Mt Zion C M E. Sermons by Rev Scott and Rev Bunny noted, Sunday schools improving, organist Emma Wilkins returns, Miss Edna Wood and Mr Williams wedding lavish, Mrs Fitzgerald active in church uplift.
Mrs Bevans and daughter Elsie were jolted in a jitney ride and felt indisposed. Miss Catherine Whitsett is improving. Mr Johnson buys a new motor car and may be seen Saturday nights. Mrs James Anderson and Miss Winton report a splendid time visiting Summerset Virginia.
Services at St Johns A M E drew large attendance with District Superintendent Mrs Edna Gullins addressing the Sunday school. Rev Mackall preached a strong sermon at 11 am and Rev Lawyer of South Georgia preached at 8 pm with Rev Barton also taking part. Alpha Lyceum and Pinn Memorial debated alcohol versus war with Wayne winning 4 3. Several social visits and gatherings are noted including dinners, teas, and outings among local families. The Golden Links base ball team and Wm S Ross set 1917 records in six games.
In Media Pennsylvania on Sunday June 12 worship at Trinity church included an 11 am service where Rev. Dr. Ryder preached The Christian's Anchor and Holy Communion was offered to many. Rev Samuel Wilson of Morton attended and at 8 pm the Sabbath school held its annual Children's Day exercises with notable decorations and full seating.
Across the Media community the service drew a large crowd and praise for ministers Rev. Wm. L. Ballops and Rev. Thomas Pitts. Ernest Carter, a Media High School junior, named 1918 track captain, first Black athlete in the role. Reports cover weddings, visits, plays, and illness within local churches and families.
Mr Walker of Philadelphia visits old friend John Clark in Darby as obituaries report Mr Goldman’s death on Forrester avenue after weeks of illness. Baseball draws crowds at Anchor Giants and Hilldale parks amid a season of extensive garden planting in town. The writer praises Darby as a splendid town after changes from last year and cites concerns over neglected children and praises Rev Fletcher Williams as a versatile community figure. Edith Cook, wife of Alphonso Cork, shows steady improvement.
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