Bronze Reporter [Volume: 4, Issue: 35]
ee a Pod 3 ~The Clark-Mays wetldis 7 of her sister, Mrs. Myrtle Pea, 1105 Holbrook, was an event of Saturday evening. Pec pe | The bride, Fannie Clark, was-attendéd: only by her sister, and best man was AVilliam 4, brother of the bride. groom, Olivér Mays. Hostesses fdr ~this elaborate reception was Myrtle Pea, Gwen Riggs and Elizabeth Reeves. The guest were served repast and refreshments. buffet style. A most delicious assortment of:f00ds had been prepared by caterers. * eee Those seen- celebrating the joyful~ event were: the wt ge groom~s mother, Mrs. Mays; Mr. atid Mrs. D. R. Herrand~ ay pr Mrs. M. Holmes, Charlié Walker, sits. Bommie Nikiell, Myrtel Sanders, F. Dorn, Mr. McComb, Warida Gettis, Lou Della Mays and daughter Mr. William Thrasher, Rosetta Williains, Lucy Mikiell, Mr. Jesse Scott, Florence Cleaves, Sarah Dunkie Mr. James.Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Pace, Aldean Hamilton,: Willie Simmons, Mr. and Mrs: Clatence Ross, Georgia Brisker, Roy Baker, Ruby cMillan;=litile Misses Marlene Murphy and Bena ~Pea, Gienora Rélaiid; Bronze Reporter, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rawls, ~Sylvester L. Banks, Ernest Hodges, Wilson Mays, Willie Mays, Hezekiah Sadler, Rosie Lee Ward, Sallie Smith. er Sadie; * cs * GENESSEE HUMANE SOCIETY SPONSORS TEA Hariette Walker was hostess in her home at 1024 Liberty street to a tea for the Humane So~iety.to prevent cruelty to children and animals. Members of the group were: George Stokes, president; Mrs. Clara Evans, Mrs. Willa Mae Washington, Mr. Earl Howard, Mrs: Mary Bethay, Mr. L. McKay, Mrs. George Stokes, Mrs. E: Willis, Mrs. I. Davis ~ ahd Mrs. Shoate assisted in pouring tea and entertaining during the afternoon Sunday. = ee * * * And here is some delightful mews:~.. Mr. and Mrs. Ivory Corban Stocker of Harrison street have announced the date of the wedding of their lovely daughter, Vergil Mae, to John Lee Smedley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Smedley of Minneapolis, Minn. The bride is a ~54 graduate of Central High School. The -wedding will take place Sunday, the ninth of June, atSt. James Church of God in Christ on Selby street at four o~clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Butler Feted On 69th Birthday The felatives and friends of Mrs. Cynthia Delilah. Butler -tendered felicitations on her 89th birthday at an open house at. the home of her niece and PUnCh,wete served. nephew, Mr. and Mrs, Fletcher ~ Mrs. Butler in thinking. those Smith, 721 E. 12th street in who honored her, recited a. very Flint, May. 16th. \ lovely and moving, poem. ~ om > = a * Fes! ad: gee eps *. ie Spring flowers flanked a huge birthday cake on a table before a long mirror. Petite fours and see your CITIZENS BANKer ifeya am PLFA. LOAN coma ~er-ee: ro} ae aS oa Lelek~t your home. Glomsclestdelmcen ae: bal The 12 CITIZENS. BANKS Wks. my tlene R Butler Funeral -Director and Embalmer | for the ~gympathetic-Understadiny~; 3115 St: John St. =. Ph. SU.5-0211 Flint ~. Michigan | NCE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE Mak a, Mle Let, rratt fells bowling banquet guests of interracial towlitig: citcles. To his ~left is Ernest Taylor, Sons Grecery, Mr. and Mrs. Winston Merrjmon. rac progress in ~Sr. Women's Bowling League Be Holds Annual Banquet U. A. W. Womer~s Bowling League Aannual Banquet, was held at the Rose of Sharon Hall on Maines. street Saturday evening, May. 18, As you entered. the Rose of Sharon Hall about 9:30 p.m. a very charming hostess was there to take your hat and escort you to your choir at the- beautifully decorated tables that weer arranged in the shape of a horseshoe... yourself and rush out to ~Taylor's * Grocery: and get one. You are out pf breath ypon your return, You look the crowd over and recognize many 6f your friends, and then you are invited to join in the big feast. But to everyone~s surprise, you refuse. You are then introduced to the president, Miss Lena Johnson. She in turn introduce you to some of the officers. Violet: Blackwell, vice president; Bessie ~of Taylor and son, J. McQueary, D. Chambers, E. Waters; Banquet Committee: B. Childress, G. Jones, G. Watkins, C. Waters, and L. -Washington, at this time introduction of the sponsor. Guest speaker, Mr. Art Pratt, filling in for Mr. Earl Crompton whe was unable to attend. Pratt explained to the audience since ~Guess what foam won the U. A.W. ~Women~s Bowling League? cates to- (left to right) Bessie.Merrimon, secretary, Lena John-. son, president; Anna Betts, Barbara Clifton and Georgia Jones. various. alleys throughout the They are: Georgie Jones, Barcity. But there was much to be bara Clifton, Anna Betts, Lena Gone Fete 3-6 Johnson, - Bessie Merrimon. wai * You feel fér~ your pencil arid~ Merrimon, secretary; Catherine this was an interracial league Pratt received a tremendous Here~s hoping the UAW Wopad and discover that you left. Thompson, treasurer; Prize Com-. mutch have been accomplished applause. He then presented tro- men~s Bowling League a, lot of your pad at: home.. You excuse mittee: C..Thompson, L. John- in eliminating discrimination in phies to the winners. success in their future endeavor. a RARER po ee ee oe VOTE YES [x] _ On The ~SCHOOL a YES vote means~ a NO vote means~ Overcrowded classrooms a Neo increase in the school Tax _O* Rate you are now paying. ~ ] i es | se @ | Adequate school facilities for Elimination of kindergarten Flint~s growing population eg & ~ New buildings for our | Half-day sessions: teachers and children * me: A more efficient educational | A step backward in Flint~s system. educational system e Happier teachers and children Keep Flint's ~school system moving forward ~ not backward, and at no increase in present school tax rate. if OTE YES JUNE 4 ele on Flint~s eee SCHOOL TAX PROPOSAL ~ ll - ~ OMMIT TEE Fo R BETTER. SCHOOLS leet ete a * stata omen, - on oes 7 ~ - 7 ~=; ' ~ ah se 4 " Perak Scenery ~ TAX PROPOSAL |
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- June 1, 1957
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