Flint Spokesman [Volume: 1, Issue: 51]

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SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1947

THE FLINT SPOKESMAN

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Hitting The Nite Spots With The Count ts

\dieading -this week~s nite life
We find ~the Bobby Sox Grill
cut ~in front with. much fun and
_ activities for. the weekend with
thes Breakfast Dance Sunday
morning being the best-ever to
be held in the city: with 20 or
_more musicians jamming away.
in a Jam Session that lasted for
_an, hour and forty-five minutes
The band of Gene Seals hélding
down the +band stand and play-. ing superb music for the many
~ dance.jevers ~on hand to enjoy
he affair. we:

The., Fields. Bar-B-Q Palace,
the home of All Bar-B-Q lovers
rushed.over the week-end

se sees aing wage

were
with many out cf towners enjcying the best in Bar-B-Q pr2 -
pared as only the Fields~ Bar
B-Q Paiage can. prepare them.
Lorraines Home Cooking 's
fast becoming the ~Ideal Spot~
for that meal at-any time of the
day or nights Stop in and enjoy
a delicious home cooked mea!
anytime.

\ HARQ@LD~S GRILL was crowd
ed as usual over the week-end,
with celebrities by the: hundred:
enjoying the delicious sea fogds,
and steaks second to none in the
city.. The M & B Confectionary at
3612 St... John

making this a headquarters ior
their various patent medicin<s

and enjoying the complete dairy |
- bar service, complete to the lat! phis,
| pastor

detail with hot sandwiches as an

> added attraction. Drop in while, day,

in the vicinity:. The Flora- Lea Lounge was the

scene of many gay affairs over|to Flint after

the weekend with the Physique
contest being tops on the attractions,

aSTATE AGENCY

is doing a rush |
business with the general publi |

| wishing for him a very con-|
sponsored by the: GOLD | structive, productive and serviceSTAR GIRLS which was a very, able pastorate here.

successful affair. Yes The Ray-nonds~are still serving. the best,
hamburgs in the city. If in!
doubt try them and -judge for
vourself.
The ~ CHILDRESS REAL-.
this week)
%s offering many outstanding
sargains available this week.
The GOLDEN LEAF CLUB
dlayed host to many persons
seeking recreation over the week
ond.

After a complete remodeling
of their store the TAYLOR~S
TROCERY is

~ned on Sundays fdr those: items
that you forgot that Saturday.
THE COMMUNITY MARKET
's featuring many
gains in the line of. groceries |
and meats. Yes the

day on Sunday. Drop

shop for your groceries.
ESQUIRE SHINE PARLOR is

the place to go for. those superb

ESQUIRE SHINE PARLOR.

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iFICC News

featuring many |
bargains, yes they are still op-|

superb _bar- }

COMMUN- iS
ITY MARKET is opened a hali |}.
in andj}

shines that only experts can pro-|/* > ~~; Z.W.,

juce, which you will find at the |)

The. Adult Education Depar:ment is reopening the regist.ation for the 6 weeks Millinery
Course Monday night from 7 til
9 at.the F.I.C.C. All beginners |
who would like. to. redesign old |
hats, make new ones, and make |
women~s hats out of men~s, aret QEDUTEEPETEDTERD ESSE EEE
~asked to register. To the general public: If R.W.

The 21 women enjoyed th-|.ntends to get married which!
last course so well, ~that ther} we do, I want all you nosey}
expressed their desire to take it geople to keep unwanted noses |
over. If there is enough enroll-| jut of my personal affairs.
ed, there will be two sets. E.H. |
~ Wednesday night, the Sli |
Covers and Draperies elass will Why did DE. cry when she|
be open for registration from 7!]sang ~I love you for sentimen- |
til 9 and Thursday night, the! tal reasons~? Could. it be she}
/Dressmaking class will meet. | was thinking of A.M.? Keep |

ae March 7, there will ke} cool kid!, Jive Jamboree~ at the FI.
YC. from 8 til 11:30. This dance
~s especially for teen-agers.
Tuesday night, the First Aic
~Class for Teen-age girls will be
iMeil at the F.1.C.C.-All} girls are
~invited to attend.;
Flash! We hear wedding bells |
for L.S. and SS. 4

A.S., what are you.,going t3|
4o when all of your men get
7ou tofnered? There~s C.B., R.H..
and a host of others.

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CLUB 13

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Club 13. gave a dance Sun- = i Vighatd Coote whctacetees

acted one ceriain Sunday nite

Canaan~s New
Pastor Due

Sunday, 9th

Rev. W. J. Grafton, of MemTenn., the newly
at the Canaan Baptist,
Church, will be in the city Sun-|

'idance with Sonny Williams 4s:
| feature vocalist.
| is also sponsoring a formal Sat- |

called: |

March 9th, to fill his pulpit. The Rev. Mr. Grafton comes
long and pioneer

years in the ministry..

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| Island, age 23, died Saturday,;
February 22, at Hurley Hospit- D.R. you seem to be doing all
al. Funeral services. were held| right for yourself with the cer
~and Mrs. Sixith are on our sick, covery.. 3401 St. John St. Ph. 9-1591

~day, March 2, at the Bobby, Sox Shes: a

~pmo ~| when vou were in Detroit makes

~Grill, Emett- Adams and _his eae;me wonder if he likes you or

iS ot. 62 at:
Swinging Strings played for the} ne. Does it make you wonder?

The Club 13)~ neyo? 2~:

asday At eR) aaiaine ~ca | Why does W.M. think she is cute

land is wich better th -
~the llth floor from 9-2. Music | ~ ree ete mee eee
jwill be furnished by Edd~e!
~Woods and his popular aggerega-| C.B. do ~tou still wish you

~tion. |
could pick up on your old flame? |

For instance,:F.H.

~Obituary |

- 1335 Rhode

D.H.,, why does your _ best

Carolyn. Kilgore, friend say vou are no good?

tain cat in Saginaw (J.W.)

| February 26, -1947 from Christ
the King Church, 13th and Clifford Sts. Father Norman Duqueete officiating. Survivors are:

E.H. when will you get married? When your sister D.M.H.

Mother; Beneva Smith; step-| gets one? I wonder.

father, Charles Smith; brother,

Sgt. Albert B. Johnston; sister- V.L. does your heart still ache
in-law, Carrie Johnston, and|{ for J.H.? Well if it does, no betmany friends and relatives. - ter for it.

CHURCH NEWS G.H. is about to rank herself.

MT..CALVARY BAPT. CHURCH.. Mr. Calvary had its usual good
service. Mrs. Elsie Johnson has
left the city to visit her... sick

She should open her ears and
close her mouth more.

-B.Q., who ~took you to: thé

velatives. Mrs. Georgie Taylor show last Friday? Could it have
and Mrs. Magnolia Baker had| been M.W:?
to leave the city to attend the >

funeral of their step-mother in C.L.P., is it true you are mar
Tavton. Ohio. Mr. D. J. Lambert | ried?

We hear C.T. has really ranked herself on the northside. She
~ should listen to the voice of Ex~perience.

list. We ~hope both a speedy re
Vets Afflicted

An estimated 40,000 veterans
acquired rheumatic~ fever during
their recent military service.

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J.L. don~t you know D.R. and
F.H. wouldn~t fall out over some- |
thing like you!

M.H. could your heart really
be on A.C.? Heaven help you
for maybe you can~t do any bet
scan see aca Pie? 2 SE

THE CREEPER ~

| last Sunday in the Michigan.

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saneruirveuuacessgiensbveulineanabsentanett
danced with J.R. at the Y-P.A.
Club after the Erskine Hawkins
| dance?

What~s the matter with H.L.
Mc.? It seems as though he does
not like the better things of life.
E.W. for instance. Come on old}
tnan, better your social standard
by putting H.Mec down and picking up on E.W.

It seems as if S.J. car~t get
the hold that she would like to,
on PJ. Keep trying S.J. You
may succeed some day.

_E.W. why don~t ~you wake up
and settle down J.A. before her
heart ' breaks? >

as

B.J.G. finally got a chance ~o

be with G,G. Saturday night but |

with the future. Lester Young
~better known as C.F.W. Watcn
out M.L.A. There~s a_ certain
party keeping an eye on C.F.W.
| So beware!

Hey. all you chicks! H.S. and
E.H. have finaily quit. What dc

you know? Now E.D., can tak=2
over.
A.S. why were you dodgin:

a certain young man? Is it because you would rather been
with?? Oh well, we. better no~
mention the name.

HS. became very sentimenta
while dancing with R.H. Why??

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M.W. we saw you trying tc
attract a certain young lady's
attention. Were you successful?

Rumors are flying that C.P
and W.K. are to be married in
June.

It seams as if J.S.. felt - very
eood Saturdaw night. and we
must admit that the red dress
she was wearing attracted many
male eyes. Of course red always

SOCIETY.

Mrs. Cecile Hogan was fetec?
with a birthday party by he
husband, Silas, Saturday at the.
home at 1217: Philadelphia. }
was a gala affair attended by
family and friends. Notably, <)
reunion of the ~Dawn Patrol~
of yesteryear. The out-of-town
guests included. Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Usserry, Mrs.. Jewell
7olk and her littlé daughter
Pan, who came down from Deroit for the, occasion. Mrs. Hogan was the recipient of many
lovely gifts from a host of
friends and relatives.- Refreshnents were plentiful, and an enjovable time was had by all.

Miss Joann Palmore was honored with a party given by Mis
Rosie Henderson at the home oi

er grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Henderson. She was one year
old, and there were 12 on hand
to help celebrate the occasion.

CAPERS ~ ee

3Jeorgie Washington, on- Leith.
street. Mr. Vaughn was. _born in
Greensville, Georgia in: and
ook up his residence~ in~Flint ~
a 1920. A deacon in thé Canaan
Baptist church, Mr. Vaughh is ~
well known in the religidfiS, soial and business circles df Flint ~

eighty-year-old mother, ~~#ffectionately known ~to everyone as
Mother Vaughn, and Mr:- and
Mrs. C.. W. Robinson. Mr. _Robinson is one
prominent Negro morticians. The
birthday was Mr. Vaughn's fifty-fifth. The party was Spéhsor- ~
ed by the Vaughn Family Club ~
of which he is a member?* 3

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Mrs. J. F. Smith of 925-Dewey
Street was feted with a: birthday
party at her home Thursday,
February 27, 1947. The party
was sponsored by the Birthday.
Church Club. On hand ~to he'p
Mrs. Smith celebrate: ler hatal
day were, Rev. S. Jarétt~ and

what ~will D.B. say about these
goings on.? I wonder.

From all indications, J.H. and
P.R intend to be together at
all times.

L.S. and V.B. are getting along
just fine. Seems like E.J. is ped
out in the snow. (You know it~s
snowing now). L.S. loves that

| girl EJ. You should know it by

|
now. |; |
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M.L. What happened to~ you
and your old boy friend? Why |
can't you get L.B. back for your- |

self? Miss Yess Yes Yes!

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R.C.L: seems to be ays writ- |

ing and receiving letters from
Saginaw. Could B.N. be his!
flame?

M.B.:. what~s the matter? i

heard you quit J.H. for a certain little matter that happened

S.M.D. and S.S. are very much
in love and I don~t think they
will ever break up, they will te

married in June.
C.J. soap and water is off

rationing.

-.M.D. has grown up to be a
very pretty girl and all the boys
are crazy about her, but it is
too late now.

la

C.J. is playing the part of Mr.
Cool Breeze.

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Looks like B.W. has beaten
C.A. and L.B: ~time: with V.L.

It seems as though M.L.A. is

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THEATRE

F vida and Saturday,
March 7and 8.

Randolph Scott is in the midst of
the West~s Worst!

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Badman~s Territory~
See Them All in One Picture~
The James Brothers, Belle Starr
Hank McGee, The Daltons an
More!._.-; ~Also~
Suspence! Action- Thrills

~Murder in the Music
Hall.

M~ ~ Coler Cartoon

Sunday and Monday,
March 9 and 10.

THE BOWERY BOYS
~Bowery Bombshell~

| ~Also~
Preston Foster in Action Packed
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Strange Triangle~

~SON of GUARDSMAN NO 9~
COLOR CARTOON

Tuesday - Wednesday
March 11-12. ~

Gary Cooper - Ingrid. a
Saratoga Trunk~

~Also~
~THE 3 STOOGIES

~Monkey Business~
= A Technicolor Cartoon

Thursday, March 13.
Terrific! Is The Word for~ 5
Undercover Woman
ALL ~THE WESTERN STARS
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T exas Jamboree~
Plus A Technicolor Cartoon

others

does! e
| T.B. why ~do you continue to
| ignore people that you know
when vou are wrapped up with |
a certain chick. Beware, because
are watching you.

Flash! D.L. was seen leavin
~the dance early without M.L
Saturday. I wonder why?

E.B.
bleeding spell?

is PS, beating. your |

Say C.K.
time with W.D.?
P.D.. who will ~be your next

~heart throb if ~E.B. goes to the,
Armv? Is it the unknown? |
Why is it that T. (Lushwel!)
H. has been so sad lately? Is it
because of B.W.? I wonder

A spectater.

Who does F.F. put in his time
with? I wonder?

why did J.J. have a |

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~JOE VAUGHN

A charming surprise birthday
party was given in honor of Mir.
Joe Vaughn on February 18, at
ch~ residence of his sister, Mrs.

n the cold for O.B.?

Good work N.F. keeps M.B.
J.E.Y. is in ilove with M.L.B.!
u.8. Is In love with M.L.B.,:. loves M.B., N.Y. loves J.E.Y. |

Why was asia EN|
or money Sunday? Don~t t ~you
hink you ought td get ~out and |
jet a job? |

A.B. There is a certain young
lady that would like a little at
is +t true: that: ~.Nt~s ~feat
beat for B.D.?

Why is W. (Pop) jealous? ts
it because A.H. has his heart
set on -EiP.?

-~Observer

L.C. did O.M. leave, you cut

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Thursday, Friday,
March 6 and 7.

JOHNNY WEISMULLER
~in~ |

A RIP-ROARING ACTION
PICTURE

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A THRIEL A MINUTE IN

~Scotland Yard

Investigator~

CARTOON ~ CHAPTER PLAY

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Saturday, March 8.
THIS STORY SENT THE AU
THOR TO JAIL. IT~S TRUE~
THRILLING ACTION

~Crime Inc.~

RED RYDER

~Lone Texas.
Ranger~

Sunday, Monday,
March 9 and 10.

GRAND ALL COLORED CAST

~Sunday Sinners~
HUGH oe %

~Blond for A Day~

Coming Soon:
Cab Calloway

and L.M. We.don~t see you two

{tention from you. Please con
sider. Signed G.H.

I.P. what~s wrong? Why can~t
you get a man of your own and
leave other girls~ men alone?

of
D.R. why don~t you wet hip?
You have played out. No one
wants you but J.L. You better
keep hin?.

C.P. why weren~t you at the
dance Saturday night? We saw
W.K.. heere looking lonely.

S.E. what goes between you

together any more.

W.} 3

wife, Mrs. Drummond, Mr. 1...
Weils, Mrs. H. Franklin,~ ~Mrs.
Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. M, A.
Walker, Mrs. P. J. Cox; Mr. and
Mrs. E. Barnes. = 75

Mr. Barnes also celebrated | his
birthday on the same day. Mrs.
Maimie Barnes and Mr. Frank
Smith,acted as host and~ hostess,
serving buffet style dinners, with
everyone having a wondérful
time. The Smiths are meribers
of the Birthday Club started hy
~sis Layman last year which iS

eeting with great success. The
gir ere of the Birthday Club
~'s steadily increasing and prom~ses to be one of Flint~s ~oufstanding clubs.

Miss Annie Pratt, popular
young debutante of Flint; Michigan, has left our midst for,Chicago, Ill. She is residing at the
DuSable Hotel with her: sister,~
Elsie Pratt. who is studying~millinery in Chicago.

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