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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
5
Direct from the Grand Theatre Chicago Ul Irvin Miller headlines a big show at the Dunbar Theatre all next week with flashes and sparks touted as social entertainment.
A list of social events including the Second Annual Fete of Mercy at Mercy Hospital Campus, Moonlight Dance by Philadelphia Dancing Masters at Atlantic City, and Keene's Orchestra. Also mentions a 6th annual Merry Twelve Picnic at Maple Grove with prize Waltz, plus Simon’s Picnic and a Queen Anne excursion ticket details.
Dental ads and music lessons mix with society news as births, marriages, and anniversaries are announced. References include Dr T S Langston and Dr Slowe, piano teacher W F Hoxter, and a wedding for Thomas Jordan and Clara Miller. Also mentions civic events, charitable dinners, and theater promotions.
The Hotel Dale Company will hold a special stockholders meeting on August 3 1926 at 4 to 6 pm in Room 506 Oddfellows Building Philadelphia to approve or reject raising capital from 160000 to 200000 dollars. Arthur S. Bailey secretary John A Sparks solicitor 60 N 13th St Philadelphia. Derrick School items address 1435 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. Community Service notes report purchase of furnishings and plans for Juvenile Field Day at 1769 North 22nd Street with free programs and ongoing activities including First Aid classes sewing club and Red Circle Club meetings.
Miss Beulah Nesbitt daughter of Mrs Margaret Nesbitt of 27 Sloan street wed Clarence Gibson of 1630 N 10th street at the Diocesan Church of St Mary. The ceremony was followed by a reception and a honeymoon at Hotel Comfort Ocean City. The couple will reside at 27 after June 27.
In memory of Emma L Harvey who entered eternal rest thirteen years ago on June 24 1907 and of son James W Briggs Jr who died June 23 1919 and Ferdinand West who died June 26 1916. verses express sorrow and faith from surviving family members.
Mies Ila C Gilmore was buried from her residence at 2036 Federal Street on Saturday June 12 1920 Rev William Lloyd Imes pastor of Lombard Street Presbyterian Church officiated aided by Fathers Garrett and Young. Surviving relatives include a mother two sisters and a brother. Pallbearers were Laura Claxton Martha Morris Gertrude Louise Holland Effie Richardson Mrs Helen Benson and Mrs Mary Gaskins Coverdale. She was loved by all who knew her and her passing is described as a heavenly gain.
William H. Banks, noted musician and chorister, died Thursday. Funeral will be held Monday, June 28 at noon at Zion Baptist Church located on 13th Street below Wallace. The body may be viewed at his residence, 1818 Poplar Street, Sunday from 2 to 10 p.m.
Oxford Pennsylvania June 22 Allen A M Church Rev White resumes leadership of the Sunday School with many attendees. The pastor preached at 6 p m and the Lord's Supper was served. Mrs Ruth Webster visited relatives two weeks and Miss Gardner has accepted Christ. Mrs Louisa and daughter visited the parsonage. Mr Davis of New York recovered from illness and can return to work.
Smyrna Del June 22 Annual Camp meeting of St Pauls Union A M Church opened June 20 with an old fashioned love feast and preaching by Rev C T View Four were added to the church plus consecration services led by Mrs Martha Demby Lawrence Demby Rev View and Rev Albert Price.
Sunday School children prepared for Children's Day exercises as the pastor preached from Matt 10 22 and installed Trustees Stewards and Auxiliary staff. Mt Zion hosted a large Children's Day program with decorated church and well rendered numbers. Home Relief Circle hosted a social on June 12 at 410 Harrison street raising 30 dollars with no expenses.
The Tren tom District Conference gathered at Mt Zion A M B Church on Sid and Penn streets. Rev J W Cooper presided as elder. Also noted were social visits by Rev J Franklin Jones and local residents including Mr Frank Muse’s infant baptized that morning.
The Smarter Set, led by Salem Tutt Whitney and J Homer Tutt, arrives at Gibson's New Standard Theatre Monday June 28 with The Children of the Sun a two act musical comedy adapted from Geo Wells Parker story. Dean Miller returns from archæological work supporting Howard University with findings asserting antiquity of the colored race. The production aims as high class entertainment with original numbers and elaborate stage settings while offering racial psychology insights in a clean lively show.
An advertisement warns against scams in private maternity services targeting colored girls. It lists a regular doctor, adoption options, board, and training details tied to Dr Read and Mrs Shelton of Lawnside New Jersey. Contact numbers and addresses suggest services offered from Philadelphia and Lawnside areas.
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