St Luke Meeting Notes and Evening Killings
Police seek Robert Jones after a shooting on Moore Street that killed Alma Roane who died before EMS arrived. Jones, described 5'6" and 160 pounds with three gold teeth and sideburns, faces a murder warrant. Gracie Booker, 27, of South First Street, is hospitalized in critical condition after a stabbing by Wilson Curry of West Canal Street during a dispute.
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Robert Jones
Alma Roane
Moore Street
Jones
Gracie Booker
South First Street
St. Philip Hospital
Wilson Curry
Canal Street
MABEL WILLEBRANDT DEFENDANT IN LIBEL SUIT
In St Louis Aug 19 Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt former Assistant Attorney General and Current New Features Company are named defendants in a 1 090 000 libel suit filed by Gus Nations former chief of the St Louis Federal prohibition enforcement unit Audience claims the articles in the St Louis Post Dispatch implied he engaged in official misconduct linked to the Griese Deick Brewery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
United States
New Features Company
Gus 0
Nations
Federal Prohibition Enforcement Unitations
Tunis Deo
Willebrandt
Nation
Propisia
Griesedeick
Mr. Willebrandt
Mre. Willebrandt
Real Estate Office Moves to New Building on Second Street
CEPHAS Real Estates Agent announces relocation to 537 N Second Street next to the former office. The firm states it is now comfortably settled in its own building as it continues to grow its business for friends and clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Second Street
Cephas
I. C. King David 10 Meet In Louisa
The twenty first annual session of the Imperial Order of King David will be held at Louisa Courthouse Virginia September 3 and 4 1929. The annual sermon will be preached Monday night September 2 1929 at 8 o clock by Rev J Llor pastor of St Philip s P E Church Richmond Virginia. The public is invited. A parade will take place Tuesday September 3 1929 at 430 PM led by the King David Uniform Book No 1 and the Williams Lodge of Elk s Band. Tuesday night at 8 o'clock the band will give a sacred concert at First Baptist Church Louisa under the auspices of the Imperial Order King David Admission 25 cents Mrs W Ruler Miss Mary M Scott G W S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Order of King David
Louisa
First Baptist Church
J. Lalor
St. Philip’s P. E
Richmond
King David
Williams Lodge of Elk’s
Williams Lodge of Elk's
Imperial Order
W. Ruler
Mary M. Scott
Sixtieth Anniversary Meeting of Virginia Colored Baptists
The Virginia Baptist State Sabbath School convention and the State Baptist Young People's Union begin a five day session at First Baptist Church in South Richmond. W.4. Hopkins, secretary, says the event is a major gathering to discuss every phase of colored religious educational work in Virginia with speakers from across the state and organized discussion groups. The convention adjourns Sunday at 5 or 6 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Baptist State Sabbath School Convention
State Baptist Young People's Union
South
Richmond
Hopkins
Virginia
Woman seeks Mamie Campbell in New York search
Mrs. Irene Campbell Johnson of Box 112 Coeymans New York asks for any information locating Mamie Campbell who was born in Richmond Virginia and has not been heard from in years. Contact Mrs. Johnson with any news.
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Irene Campbell Johnson
Mamie Campbell
Was
Richmond
Coeymans
New York
Notable Sermon Opens Right Worthy Grand Council Session
The Right Worthy Grand Council of St. Luke O of St. Luke has met this week at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Joseph T. Hill of Second Baptist Church delivered a standout sermon last Tuesday at 11 o'clock, drawing praise as a brilliant orator. Delegates arrived from across the country to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke
Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church
Joseph T. Hill
Second Baptist Church
Bound Victim Found After Home Invasion
W. T. Boyles of Henrico County reported being attacked and robbed by four men in his home as his family returned late Tuesday. He described two white men entering first, followed by two more, with a blunt instrument knocking him unconscious and belts binding him to a table. Only a small amount of cash was missing, and Boyles had a large bump on his head but was otherwise uninjured. police are pursuing the fairly good description he provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Boyles
Stop
Seven Pines
Boyles
G. F. Franck
Henrico County
Henrico
Fred Bates
J. C. Blankenship
Bates
Marriage at Fifth Street Baptist Church in Monrovia
Miss Ruth Gi Morris daughter of Rev and Mrs Chai Satchell Morris wed Mr Lorenz Bell Graham at Fifth Street Baptist Church last Tuesday night. Rev Dr Morr officiated in his customary style and the ceremony went smoothly. A reception followed Tuesday evening from 8 30 to 9 30 at 724 N Fifth Street. The couple will reside at the Bendoo Industrial Mission in Monrovia Liberia.
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Fifth Street Baptist Church
Ruth Gi
Chai Satchell Morris
Lorenz Bell ‘Graham
Bendoo
Monrovia
Liberia
Morr
Fifth Street
Yellow Cab Rate Reductions Offer Big Savings
The Yellow Cab Co claims dramatic rate cuts to lure riders with 25 cent short trips and 35 cent near mile journeys. It promotes party rides, meeting returns at the same rate, and no parking needs, urging calls to Boulevard 6644 for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Cab Co
C. A. Bryce
Yellow Cab
Boulevard 6644
Where Is Julia Bell Jones Located
Mrs Eliza Parker of Boston Massachusetts seeks news of her daughter Julia Bell Jones who left Richmond Virginia to live with her aunt Annie Jones Brown and was last believed to be in Philadelphia Pennsylvania Any communications should be sent to Mrs Eliza Parker care of Mrs Annie Brown 630 N Twenty ninth Street Richmond Virginia.
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Eliza, Parker
Boston
Mass
Julia Bell Jones
Richmond
Annie Jones Brown
Julia
Philadelphia
Syyill
Eliza Parker
Annie Brown
N. Twenty-ninth Street
Dr Tennant and partner to attend fraternal sessions
Dr Albert A Tennant and his wife have left several weeks ago and spent part of their vacation in Chicago. They plan to attend sessions of Supreme Lodge K of P and Supreme Court Order of Calanthe during the coming period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Tennant
Chicago
Supreme Lodge
K. of P
Supreme Court
Order of Calanthe
Adelaide G. Taylor
Indianapolis
Planning for Homecoming at Fourth Baptist Church
Planning for the Grand Home Coming in October at Fourth Baptist Church with organized captain led groups. The Children are nicknamed Live Y’res and are described as eager and capable. Dr F W Williams, the pastor, predicts a grand success. The Sunday School held its annual picnic to Springfield Country Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Baptist Church
F. W. Williams
Springfield Country Club
Mai
Revival and rally draw large attendance in Baptist churches
Last Sunday services featured Rev. C Jefferson sermon and revival at Shiloh Baptist Church led by Rev S L Bush D D. Delegates Miss Julia Simms and Rev C B named for Virginia Baptist State Sunday School Convention. Mt Calvary Union Level and Sunday Schools plan Bay Shore trip August 26 with fares 150 for adults 75 cents for children leaving Main Street at 7 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jefferson
Julia Simms
C. B
Rebecca Terrell
Servic Union Baptist Church
Southlond
Richmond Baptist’ Sunday School Union
5. L. Bush
D. D
Shiloh Baptist Church
Center Street
North Carolina
Mt. Calvary
Union Level Baptist Church
Bay Shore
Main Street
New Vine Baptist Church Revival Opens in Ley Va
Last Sunday revival began at New Vine Baptist Church with the Lord Supper observed and a glorious shout. The funeral of Sister Ruth E. Randolph, wife of Noah Randolph, was held Monday at Gilfield Baptist Church Charles City County Va. Rev. D. W. Cotman preached with assistance from Rev. W. L. Tuck. Reporter Lillian Wallace is vane f WYATT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Tuck
Ruth E. Randolph
Gilfield Baptist Church
Charles City County
Noah Randolph
D. W. Cotman
Lillian Wallace
Vane F, L. Wyatt
Negro grocers to organize big chain
Indianapolis Aug 20. National Negro Business League delegates urge forming a 30-city chain linking 500 grocers to boost jobs for 1,000 workers, expand Negro banks and media, and create ready markets for Black-made products. The meeting featured papers, forums, and cups for Health Week winners, with Indianapolis hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negro Grocers
Associated Negro Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Alban L. Halsey
National Negro Business League
Colored Merchants Associations
Montgomery
Selma
Alabama
Winston-Salem
N. C
Nce
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. W. G. Council
Mabel Willebrandt
I. C. King David
Graham-Morris
Fulton
New Vine Baptist Church
Negro Business League
Business League
League
Louisville
Waco
Texas
Anne Arundel County
Maryland
Otto G. Fifield
Indiana
Mme, Walker Manufacturing Company
Marian B. Cephas
New York City
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