Flint Spokesman [Volume: 1, Issue: 30]

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1946

THE FLINT SPOKESMAN

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Mrs. Johnnie Frye~

Honored

Mrs. Johnnie Frye was fons.
ored. at a birthday party at her
home onCentral Avenue. Everyone had_a grand time with
plenty of eats and drinks. ~

Among those present were:

~Dt. Ruler Mrs. Hamilton,, Mrs:

Havilla, Thomds Terry, Mr.
and Mrs. E. Woods, Mr. and
Mrs. W. Thomas, Mr. and
Mrs. S. Wells, Mrs. Norma Lee
Williams, Mrs. Grace Parker,

~Mr. Porter Penegar, Mrs. Bes
sie Frye, Mr. and Mrs. E. Wyatt, Miss Lola Winslow, Mr.
Odele Watkins, Miss V. Quarles, Mr. and Mrs..D. Jackson,
Eddie Pea, Miss Jerry Robinson and Mr. hae L. Watkins.

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life was the dance of Cootie
Williams, which was _ truly
great with the exception of going under the same segup that
we have taken for granted at
the iMA Auditorium, and that
is dancing after the whités are
finished. It was noticeable at
the last dance that the personnel, janitor of the IMA did not
even take the trouble to clean
the hall up. The dance was
scheduled for | and began at
1:45 and regardless of starting
time, they quit at 5 sharp. It
szems that we Negroes get the
short end of the deal at every
interval. We pay double the
price of the whites and double
the size of the whites. This is
not right anyway. Things will
always be this way until some
Negro with money will build
a place for recreation.

The Miami Chicken Shack
held the second spotlight in
that they had Cootie Williams
as guest of konor. Music for
the affaif was furnished by
Gene Seals and his swing unit.

The Royal Gardens jumped
like mad with Chuck Carter
and his band. They really had
a fine time with many excellent
jitterbugs there to participate
in the spotlight.

Field~s Barbecue had a large
crowd before and after the
dance and were able to serve
chicken and meat in spite of
the meat shortage.

The Golden Leaf Club will
always be great. Many old
faces are appearing ~ again,
which makes the evening more
entoyable.

Flora Lea Lounge was the
scene of many before- and after-dinner parties.

Pickett~s was fiilled with the

younger set which are always |

seén having a_grand time due
to Mr. Pickett~s hospitality.

The Golden Pheasant
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Flint really jumped last weekend with guests arriving from
~all over the state for the COOTIE WILLIAMS dance at the IMA
No one was disappointed, for the music was truly great. Over
4,000 music lovers turned out in their best bib and tuckers to
dsiice and meet old friends. Lansing turned out in full force.
Among those seen enjoying themselves were: HAROLDINE
NICHOLS, being escorted by KENISAW FULILOVE and

SHIRLEY WATKINS, BOYD LEWIS, BiLL LETTS, RALPH
RIDDLE, CHARLENE JEFFERIES, DAVID YORE, SHIRLEY WATKINS, all from Lansing; JAMES and BILL YOUNG
of Pontiac; Also present were: TOMMY BEAUCHAMP and
WELDCN CALDWELL also from Lansing.:

DCNALD COATES and CEORIA WICKWARE were so
very happy at the dance because we understand that they were
married Saturday evening. Shall have more details about this
popular couple for the next edition. We also~ welcomed back
to Flint for a brief visit, HURMIE and ROBERT THORNE.
They returned to their new home in Ann Arbor, Mich.

MRS. ADA PAYNE WASHINGTON is in our midst
agein. She comes back home from New Jersey with her sister,
JEAN PAYNE. MR. WASHINGTON is expected to join his
wife soon. _"T will be good to <ee them in our circles again, because they were a source of gay parties. So, welcome home.

Also with us, for a few remaining days, is handsome, CAPTAiN JAMES MURGESON. He leaves Friday to attend an
officer's training school in the East, and will certainly be missed,
for his pleasing personality.

The Flint Musicians, who really have some grand hearts,

Mrs. Parker, who is tht mother of | that -great tenor sax man,
James Parker, and Earnest Parker.

A surprise shower.was given in honor of MRS. ALFRED
REEVES last Sunday afternoon by MRS. EDWARD WOODS
at the latter's home at 1313 Idaho: The evening was spent in
playing games and enjoying the tasty refreshments.

Happy birthday to little LARRY BROWN of Easy Street,
who celebrated his eighth birthday: last Sunday with the aid of
20 or more of his friends. The little people enieyed 3 ice cream,
cake and bought Mr, Brown many gifts.

JOYCE POINTER, prominading with TUNO REEVES. Also, |

wired a beautiful basket of flowers to Pontiac for the funeral of |

" CREEPER

Boy, we strictly covered the
mad brawl at the IMA. It was
really rightous and the dirt
that we uncovered is also righ!eous.

B.V., why did you stand the
slavboys up on-that Chicago
trip last weekend?

A.D* is home and seen with]

B.R. There is a lot of inside
information that no one is tell!ing.

M.J. was playing hard at
the dance. No betetr for you,
if you can keep up with it.

What young play boy got
slapped at the dance by some
untouth chick? Tough luek,
W.P.:

D.H. had better check up
on herself. She is fooling in
a lot of bad terr~tory.

B.M., you looked so fine at
the dance that we had to stop
and watch you. You are really
great... youthink, ~

Cc. +. the feminine play
ground was seen at the dance
with a to big hat and a too little hair cut. Theré is none
ike him with a sense of humor.

Why is it that E.T. thinks
she can get H.R. if she wishes?
I don~t think your wishes can
come ~rue.

It seems as though there is
still a man shortage because instead of the boys calling on
those two supposedly glamor
girl sisters, E.T. and L.T., they
have been calling on them. So
if you are a lone wolf, you had
better, play your'cards.. You
might get a date for Sonny's

From Topeka, Kans., comes word that MR. CHARLES
NEELY is having a very wonderful time and plans on stay:ng a
month.

Girls, have you met handsome SHED HUDSPETH? He
is the nephew of MR. and MRS. RAWLS of Easy Street, and
is the possessor of a beautiful smile and charming personality.
He plans to stay here indefinitely. |

MR. EZRA: BROADNAX of Fay Street, who has been ill
for the last few weeks in Hurley. Hospital is now home and improving steadily which, of course, is great news to us all.

The RUDOLPH SCOTT and JOSIE JOHNSON recital at
the FICC was a great success. Many good people turned out
to add their applause to this very fine affa~y and all look forward to hearing more about this duo.

We take off our hat to JAMES THRASHER... He has
one of the most charming girl friends that we have geen for
some time. At present he is withholding her name, and, of
course, we ~don~t blame him.

MR. and Mrs. ANGUS MASHAW of Dewey Street are

Phone 4-6462

entertaining this week for MR. WILLIAM MASHAW who is
visiting here from Pittsburgh, ~Pa. Mr.. William Mashaw is the
father of Mr. Angus Mashaw.

Going past the COMMUNITY ADDETTES Club room,
the other evening, we chanced to hear the words, Style Show,
fhrough the door. Later questioning them, we understand
that they are planning a gala hae show to take place at the
end of the month. If it measures up to the old standards, it
will be a great affair and they promise that it will.

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY: Congratulations are in aire
for MR. and MRS. RICHARD MONTGOMERY of Oregon
Street. A host of friends and relatives turned out to add the'r

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Our own charming MRS. R. C. CHANDLER is home
froma very pleasant vacation in Chicago. She was quite elated
at the good time she had.

Word reaches us from S~. Joe, La., that MRS. ESTHER
WILLIAMS is enjoying her stay there, where she is spending
We also received
a card from MARION WRIGHT who is enrolled in Fisk University where so many of our younger set are, and she reports
that college life is ~~great.~

Birthday greetings to MRS. CLEMATINE FRYE,
part owner of the newly opened Field's Barbecue.

Congratulations are in order for ROBERT SEAY and
ESTHER CLARK who were married last week in Toledo,
Ohio. Also congratulating ALTHEA DENT and LOUIS
JONES who were also recently married.

It is best to make your reservations early for the HALLO| WEEN DANCE which will be a costume ball at the ROYAL
GARDENS CLUB from 9 to 2. Music will be supplied by a
great band but the name will be announced la~er. Reservations
may be made by calling 5-3338.

The Blue Star Girls are sponsoring angepen house affa'r
at 825 Parkland Street This will be in the form of an intro
Dairy Bar.
1.V., we told you. Enough
said.

E.B., don~t you think that
you were slightly charged at
the dance?

V.T. and P.H. looked like
queens at the dance. Approaching P.H., one must
wear an ashestoe suit, sun

glasses, and throw away your
Esquire magazine. She has evzrything. V.T. isn't so bad on
looks, either, is she S.W?
What's to it? We saw D.W.
and S.J. hugging each other.
it really had me puzzled at the
time, but strange things happen every day.

E.C. seems to have snagged
herself a fine man. Don't
blame you. Stick with it.
Wonder why they went off ard
left their sister? My!

D.W.., if you think that you
are fine, kindly look in the
mirror again. You are not. lf
color is what strikes you, throw
it out of your mind. Everything else over balances it.

Shame on E.J.W. for the
profanity which was heard
coming from her lips at the
dance Perhaps you kad a right
to it, but it really was audacious:

J.V.Z. on the pikes hand is
using darling and sweetie pie.
Could it be for B.T? She was
seen quite a bit with H.F.
Some day the dawn will break.
through.

|We hope. Mr. Bogd will soon

appear.

Silvertone Chorus
In Two Stella

Programs

The Silvertone Gospel Chorus, d:rected by Mrs. J. Wiiliams, 1 tidered |two soul-stirring programs Surdzy afiernoon and night.

Being at the Macedonia Baptist Church at 3:30 p.m. after
which they left for the Takernacle: Raptist Caurch in Saginaw for a 7:30 p.m. service.

Both churches were _ overflowing with our many friends
and well wishers.

The: chorus was assisted at
both programs by singing
groups of the ctv, with one
from Detroit. From the city
group were the Soul-Stirrers,
the Missionary Gospel Singers
and the Friendly Brothers.

Upon arriving in Saginaw
Mr.. Gilmer Boyd, who ha:
been absent from the chorus
for several weeks. with a broken foot, gave a véry good account of | himself in, singing the
solo part of ~Lard [ Fried~
with Mrs: Williams, by request.

be able to put down his crutch:
es for good, with cur combined prayers he sureiy will.

Mrs. Williams and -the chorus will appear at the New
Zion Baptist Church in
pastor's installation
Friday, Oct.
On the second Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock they will
at Second Baoptist
Church in Bay City, Mich. The
Rev. Willah McCattry is the
pastor.

Let us know how you enjoy
the broadcast by sending a
card to station WFDF and

tune us in each Sunday morn
service

ing at 8:15 o'clock to hear
your requests. The program
arranger, Mrs. Ruby Howell,

will be glad to hear from.you

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~Dent and Jones

Honored at
Reception

Mr. and Mrs, Louis Jones,
the former Althea Dent, were
honored at a recepiion at the
home of Mis. Jones~ parents
on Massachusetts Street. Delicious refreshments were on
hand and the guests brought
beautiful gifts.

Among those present wers:
Miss Mattie Morgan, Ruby
Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs. L. T.
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cabin,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Woods,
Lulu Pipes, Gertrude Reynolds, Helyne Hamilton, - Mary
Bibbs, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robinson, Ralph Waters, Delores
McGruder, Grace Parker, Norma Williams, Mr. and Mrs.
Ho~brook, Harold Holbrook,
Mr. Penton, Mrs. Lillie Dent,
Mrs. Ners Logan, Frances Strozier, Parthenia Johnson, Mr.
and Mrs. Bennie Coben, Mr.
David. Dent, Lavern Wright,
Floyd Fielder, Hezekiah Bibbs,
and Ralph Grashar.

The couple eloped in August and are now announcing
it to. their. friends. Private
Jones is still in the army.

CLUBS

The Gleaners Circle of: the
Kings Daughters, met at the
home of Mrs. Octavia Thomas
of McClellan Street. Tentative
plans were made for their annual Turkey Dinner. November
2nd. B2 sure and enjoy this real
treat. Get your tickets early.

The Sportsmen Club held

its monthly meeting last Sun
at 1052 Black Avenue or by
phone 9-8502.

We wish to thank the Bricht
Star Singers for the splendid
way they responded to our program Sunday afternoon:

_A certain very embarrass'ng,
incident happened the _ other
day when an officer go: his
dates mixed up among. two
equally lovely misses, M.C.
and J.V.

Flash! E.C. and J.J. ran cut
of gas at the dance. Aint it a
shame with E.C. owning a gas
cation?

A.P. doesn~t seem to
her power of attraction.

lose

Al
though she pretended ~hat she:.

didn~t~ want to be bothered
with B.Y., she certainly pulled
him away from a female when
the talk got too sirong.

E.P: seems to have fallen
back on an old standby. We
don't blame her though after
all S.S.
the way, ~.P., we know a man
who worships the sidewalk you
walk~ down. But, of. course,
can't tell.

do your part by coming out and aiding this fine cause.

MR. and MRS. HARDRACH CAMPBELL of Gillespie |

S'reet are announcing the comi

ng marriage of their daughter,

EULA CAMPBELL to MR. JOHN JANUARY. They make a

very fine pair and so we offer our sincere congratulations.

A charming visitor to our

COLLINS of Memphis, Tenn.,

~fair city is MISS MARY LEE
visiting her cousin, MISS

BLANCHE SMITH of Philadelphi a Avenue.
Birthday greetings to MRS. JMMMY HILL of the famous

Art Cleaners.
Motoring to our fair city

for the Cootie Williams dance

is a fine fellow. By/

day at their club house on
Clifford Street. The meeting
was carried on in the _ usual
manner and plans were laid
for an on coming cocktail party to be held at the Royal Gardens on Sunday, Oct. 20. The

_| Sportsmen's membership. drive
really. went into high. geat-with

the inauguration of ten new
members in the persons of Mr.

sam: McClarin, Atty. Elisha
Scott, Grooms Banks, Granville. White, Ted - Roman,
Thomas Roquemore,

James

Wedding
Reception Held:

A wedding recepticn was
given in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Nelson K. Steele at the Unique
Club last Sunday afternoon.~

Roy Jackson~ s band Pie
nished music for -more than 85
guests.

The young cutie received
many lovely and useful gifts.
The Flint Spokesman and ~its
staff join in with the many well
wishers to add conmrelne.
tions. ~~

Johnson, Plas Swann, J. W.
Aldridge and Robert Adams.
The League of Clubs met at
the FICC and made plans for
organizing all of the clubs of
the city. We truly hope that
this may be accomplished bscause this is sorely needed. __

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TEACHING IN THE SOUTH

Word comes to Rev. Jennie.
Johnson, of the Christian Center, from Miss Isadore ~Denkie;,
vormer health nurse h?2re, who
received her Masters degree at
the University of Minnesota this
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