Bronze Reporter [Volume: 4, Issue: 33]

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~To be of no CHURCH is
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~~Samuel Johnson

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The Social Whirl

HOSTESS OF THE WEEK | this handsome group entertained
Elsie Seay, Chicago, was hon- their guest during the early p.

ored guest of Ailene Butler, m. They have maintained the o
Flint~s only lady funeral director established reputation of being,|

and embalmer. |the Esquire of Host.

A round table chit-chat lunch-| It was a beautiful sight ineon was the occasion. Elsie is deed| to behold the members of
employed at the Supreme Lib-' the Silver Slippers, Irene Wooderty Life Insurance home office~ ing, Annie Mae Coleman, Theland has her own _ millinery|ma Ross, Flossie Peterson, Mary
shoppe in Chicago. Jane Peterson and Gertrude

Those joining to make Elsie Smith, who were wearing their
have a pleasant homecoming cocktail dresses of tangerine and
were: Nadie Johnson, her sister, | white and of course those beau- Elizabeth: Todd, Josephine | tiful silver slippers.

Simms and Jessie Skipper. This! Other clubs represented at the
delightful afternoon concluded! 12 Step Brothers af-air were:
with the sipping of tea. Mombo Club, Frank Jones, pres
cd oe *

THE COCKTAIL SET

' Our congratulations to young
Jimmy Wilson on his appointment. to be one of Flint~s Good
will Ambassadors~ overseas,
Jimmy is the son of Dr. and
Mrs. J. D. Wilson.

We recently attended: the
housewarming of the Leonard
W. Harrises and can honestly
report that a rousing good time
was had by all (especially) yours
truly. The Harrises recently
built just outside of Flint...
ene of those luscious ~Split
Level~ a!fairs, nad w-th a ~patio~
yet!

Tan (Club, Idell| Jackson,
Aces Club from Pontiac, George
THREE Flint QMc
Penny, president, and the Foxes,
yes, and with their Foxes, too.
Many other groups whom we

were unable to identify by name.
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BROWNETTE ENTERTAIN

Flint seems to have gone all!
agog for the cocktail hours. The
Brownettes mindful of~ its popularity entertained a dapper
throng at the ever popular ~Til
Morroco Club on Tilden street.

Charming in dresses. of green
and each waring yellow daffodils which incidently are their
club colors were members Frances Keeler, Mabel Burton, Es
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In:-the cozy atmosphere -of
the Pioneer Hall on North St.,
the 12 Step Brothers successfully
sponsored a cabaret cocktail

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ident; Vogettes Lillian Herring-|;

ton arid Lucy. Stinson, Exotic},
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Beauty Pageant Set.

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Snes | Mark-n of St. Temes

Oman Temple No. 72
Oman Court No. 134, A, E. A. O.
N. M. S., will sponsor a Shrine
talent and beauty pageant Fri
andrthe ages of 17 and 21 years of

hour from 5 ~til 9 p.m.

telle Spottsville, Irene Alley, |

lla Hadley, Mary Jackson and gay, June 21, 7:30 p.m., Stewart

age; must not be relative of any
member of the Prince Hall Mystic Shrines; must not be a professional; must display an ama
f |Rites Held |

Oriental decorations. added to} Lucille Allen.
the gaiety and elegance in which This lovely group is a social,

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6 BRONZE REPORTER, SATURDAY, MAY 11, 1957

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teur talent in music, dramatics,

School, Pingree at Burr Blvd. oratory, drawing or others,

Participants must be between

The winner will receive a
scholarship award plus a week~s
vacation, all expense paid. She
will also represent Oman Temple No. 72 at the National Shrine
Convention in Philalelphia, Pa.,

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2005 Howard Ave.
Flint, Mich.

LETTER TO CHURCHES
OF THE GREATER FLINT

AREA
Particular | Picield Gira duttus dtadd eras sent
People out to most of the ministers in

the nation by the committee of
the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom requesting that they attend
this ~great day of Prayer for
Freedom~which is being held
May 17th at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C,

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- The Jolly Mixers are looking]
forward to.a great time at their
Mothers Day Party, Sunday at
the Til Morocco Club. These

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lovely young ladies anticipate a
Capacity crowd. Time is 5 til

N. Dort
~ Le savings club and has been orHighway ganized for more than _three|years,
Just We shall look forward to comi North ing events of the Brownettes,
Of * * *
Flint GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Joseph N. Birch, II, 51, for
mer Genesee County assistant
prosecut-ng attorney, died in
Ann Arbor, Michigan, ai the
Veterans ~Hospital Wednesday
morning.

Mr. Birch had been il] evel

a peridd of several months and -
was on extended sick leave from

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the legal section of the Post Office in Washington which he
accepted in the Spring of 1955.

~He served in the United
States~ armed servicés from
1942 until 1946 when he was
promoted to First Lieutenant.
He was appointed | an assistant
prosecutor in January, 1949,
and held this position, for 4%
years.

He had several cancer opera
tions on his larynx which left
him wtihout a natural voiee, resulting in him speaking with
the aid of an electric larynx and
breathing with. a tube. in his
throat.

Mr. Birch gained many friends
while he lived in Flint and conmunity, He was-active:in ~handitributed _ so much ~to ~His com
ing domestic problems:while ~in|~:
the~ prosecutor's: office and often '
appeared as speaker, on ~such i

topics. = ~ be sis eg

~He was: a. member. ~of: Sanca

Alpha Psi fraternity anda past
grand officer of that ~organization and a member, of. Eureka
Lodge No. 16, F. and ~AM.

In the last two years he: had
presented several] nursing: scholarships and only last~ moth had
announced his plans ~to give
more; since he -had spent so
much time. in hospifals., he explained, this represented his way
of saying ~thanks~ for ~all the
kindnesses~ given him. by
nurses.

He was born in Kansas City
and came to Flint in-1935. He
graduated from University of
Southern California and received
his degree from Howard University Law School, Washington, D.C.:

Funeral services will: be held
Saturday, May 11, at Metropolitan Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
The body will lie in state at the
church from 11 a.m. until time
for services, The Rev. R. is
Booker, officiating.

The body will be shipped to]
Kansas City. where final serv
ices will be held.. The Wright Funeral Home is
in charge of services,

He is survived by one brother
and sister, Maceo and Mrs. Bel
9 p. m,

ba Holley, both of Los Angeles.

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~Never trust anybody note:
of sound RELIGION, for
~he that is false to GOD can
never be true to men.~
- ~Lord Burleigh.

a a ~By Al Garner

| COTILLION GIRLS~gave a swank party. at the home |

of one of their members last Friday nite. Miss Mabel Smith
(pres.) and all the member's were on~hand to~see that every
~ one had a wonderful time. The guests were served a delicious
dinner with all the trimmings. Enjoying the festivities were

the 12 Step Brothers, Silver Slippers, Monarchs Club, BelAirs club, and many more too numerous to name. Hostesses
| Were Miss Lillian a and Gaynell Walters; they are ous
{be congratulated...

JOHN T. WILSONS HOST TO LADIES OF PARIS~The

~affair took place at. the Wilsons~ Oceola Street home last

Saturday. Among those enjoying the choice refreshments

- were the president of the Ladies of Paris and all members.

Also recognized were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nunn, Mr. and
Mrs. Johnny Silmon, Mrs. Ida Quarles, Joe Lown, Herbert
Josh, Mrs. Huby Jean and Willie Nunn.:

~FROLIC COCKTAIL LOUNGE~was packed as usual
over the weekend. A-few of those seen enjoying themselves
were Juanita Austin, James Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Shirley
Austin, Horace Epps, Jeff (the great) Jefferson. and his
quintet were on hand to supply the music. Songs by Little
Laura from Detroit. Gordon and Lillian invite you to be

on hand every Friday, Saturday and Sunday to enjoy the
fun.

At the American Legion affair Saturday night enjoying
festivities were: Clarence Elliott, James and Erma Crawley,
Geraldine Allen, L. M. Johnson, Vernell Wansley, Mrs.
Louise Campbell, Betty Brooks, Willis Dunn, Edward Green,
the David Cundiffs, the Vincent Van Hurleys, Mrs. Jimmie
Mae Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Butler and the Isaiah Rolands.
The Royal Lovers and Paul (Mr. Voice) Peters entertained
a capacity crowd. Music was by Watkins~ orchestra. The
American Legion sponsored this, their first affair in an ef
fort to increase membership.

CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR~June*' 1st, the High. 12
Club will sponsor a BIG PRE-SUMMER FROLIC. ~at"Rose
of Sharon Hall, 4212 Maine St. Music will be furnished by
Eston Broome and his Sweepers, time, 9:30 p.m.,~ until.
There will be a small donation. The public is invited.

MR. & MRS. BOB MAYES ENTERTAINS~The Aces
Club and their friends from Pontiac, Michigan, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mayes, on Grant
St., last Sunday evening. Mrs. Doris Mayes was a perfect
hostess. The guest were served sandwiches, potato chips,
several kinds of nuts and candy with a.variety of refreshments.

Among those on hand enjoying the festivities were Mr.
and Mrs. George Penny, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Jones, Miss
Muriel Harrison, James Nelson, James Hodges, Mrs. Eugene
Johnson.

Mr. and Mrs. Mayes are to be congratulated. The host is
the photographer for the Bronze. Reporter; he can be contacted by calling SUnset~ 7-8888. Everyone is looking forward to Aces Dance in Pontiac Sunday, 128 Pike street.
Remember we will be seeing you there May 26. Music will
be furnished by LaVert Killo and his combo, 5 til 9.

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