Flint Spokesman [Volume: 2, Issue: 19]

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CHICAGO FOR WEEKEND

~ THE JOHN -CALDWELLS RETURN

ENGAGEMENT ~OF DAUGHTER

_ Jeckson, Mrs. Rosalie Taylor, Mrs. Mescedes Rodgers, Flint,

"MR. AND MRS. B, BRANDON ENTERTAIN.

and Mr. Andrew Ferguson of Detroit. Mr. ae is Mrs.

\ RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL

GRAND RAPIDS VISITORS ot

' SPOKESMAN WELCOMES MRS. A. FOULES: Mrs. Armead Foules of Greenville; Mississippi, sister of Mr.

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CHICAGOAN VISITS. HERE
Mr. Alan G. Hall of Chicago, Ill. is visiting ~Mr. and
Mrs. Shaw of Horton Ave. Mr. Hall will be in our city ied a

week to ten days.
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THE ARTHUR HENRYS
TAKING HONEYMOON TRIP
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Henry of Easy St. dre spending
their belated honeymoon in Los Angeles, California, Arizona, Oklahoma and other points west after four years of
marriage..

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Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Dye of, 825 E. Gillespie St. are
ithe proud perents of a baby boy who was born on July.6.

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MRS. MABLE VANCE VACATIONING
IN OREGON AND CALIFORNIA ~

Mrs. Mable Vance of Blvd. Drive. is vacationing in Portland, Oregon and California. Mrs. Vance will be gone from
our city three to. four weeks.. * S$ %
MISS.PEARL NELSON
VACATIONING OUT WEST;

Miss. Pearl L. Nelson is spending her vacation in Oak
Los ReItee Miss Nelson will be gone for a mont

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COPEL ANDS MOTOR TO

Mr. and Mrs. David Copeland of Pasadena-Ave. along
with their two sons, David, Jr., and ~William, spent the week
end in Chicago, Ifl. visiting Mrs. Copeland's sister. The Cope
lends reported having had a wonderful trip.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jonn Caldwell of Dwight Ave. have returned after vacationing in~ Indiana, Oklahoma, St. Louis and,;
Texas. Mrs. L: Sampson and.Miss Betty Joe Nelson, niece and
cousin of Mrs. Caldwell are spending three weeks in qur eity
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FLINTITES MOTOR TO DETROIT BALLGAME

Mr. Ollie Bivins, Miss Alberta Smith, Mr. James Hamilten, and Miss Gloria Mills motored to, Detroit Sunday to
aitend the Tiger Yankee game. The game proved very interesting to*say nothing of exciting. It was well worthwhile to
see the game and an enjoyable evening was shad. by ail.

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-. The Grand Affair the Jump with Tune Ball will be held
this week for sure at the Bobby Sox Grill this Saturday nite
July 26, so make sure that you do not miss the treat of the

season.
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MRS.. L. T. MOORE IN CHICAGO
Mrs. L. T. Moore of Hickory St. and sons are spending

a week in Chicago, Ill. visiting relatives and friends.
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THE. ROSEMONDS OF SELBY he:
IHAVE,-VISIFOR *4

Miss Alice Myzeck of Sandusky, Ohio, a recent visitor
of the Rosemonds on Selby St., left our city Sunday, July 20,
1947.

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FORMER FLINTITES ANNOUNCE:
Mr. and Mrs. -E. D. Nelson of 1203 W.. Main St., Lian- |

cing, Michigan., formerly of Flint, announce the tion il
of their daughter, Gloria to Edward Moore, Jr:,- son of
and Mrs. Edward Moore, also of Lansing. The weilding-i~ to}
take place October 5.

The news was revealed at a small gathering at the home|..
of the bride-to-be. Individual cakes with -the ~names Glotia
and Ed written across the top, personalized napkins, and announcement.cards. also revealed their engagement.

Guests included: Mrs. Ed. Moore, Sr., Mrs. Mae Taylor,
M:s. Wilbur White, Mrs. Margaret Merchand, Mrs. Mabel
Mich., aunt. of Gloria, Mrs. Ctis Duman, Mrs. Hattie Ingram,
another aunt of Gloria, Mrs. Mabel Roberts, Mrs. Frances
Moore, Mrs Susan McCarroll. Mrs. Addie Major, Mrs.~ Geriie
J.ec, Miss Duncen and Mrs, L. Corbin. A delightful time was
had by all.

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Mr.
Sunday,

and Mrs. B. Brandon had as their dinner guests

July 20; Mrs. Ruby Ferguson, Mrs. E. Wadsworth,

Wadsworth~s brother.
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FLINTITES IN DETROIT SATURDAY oe
Mrs. Ruby Ferguson and sister-in-law, Mrs.. Elnata

i day, July. 22, 1947. at 1:00) ~ pm:

| with. Mrs, Saete. eee of

b Dones. of Flint returned to.our fair city ~last week after spend
bp Beg pe in Flint until the fall term both being students
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Bone IMU. held Poo ae
ing at the home of Mrs. VasalJonyer Baxter of Broad St.
Plans fer a hayride and dance
were discussed. Please watch the
elected president of_ the. club,
Flint. Spokesman for: further details. Miss Alma Baxter,~ ~newly
has written a new elub song.

All persons who are interested inthis group and would like
to jdin may, ~do 50 by Tt.

held their regular meeting on
Sunday at the Community Aid
on in the usual manner with
topic for discussion being the
golf tournament in Lansing,
Mich., and at which time the
Capital City ~Golfers will be
out to ~average their
handed them here previously.
" Also highlighting the meeting

4-5422. was the Completion of. the anhual playoffs to be held on
SEVEN-THIRTY~ _ | August: 3~ to determine who
SOCIAL ChUE will ~represent the Flint Gclf}
The Seven- irty Social and

Cliib in the Joe Louis Tournament to be held on the 19th,
20th and 2ist of August. For
the ladies playoffs the winne1
will be sent to Toledo, Ohio,
to compete in the Midwestern
Tournament on the~ 16th and
~17th of ~August.

LES BELLES JALI~

~The cllib met at the home of
Mrs, R..Dotcey of 1257 Campau
promptly ~at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Business was carried~ oun in the
usual manner after which a delightful lufcheon was served by
~the ~hostess, Mrs. M. Elbert, The

Art Club will meet at the home
of Mrs. ~Olive Walls, ~ presideht,
Tuesday, ~July - 29 to~ discuss
Plans for a Jawn party. | All
members are asked to. be fie
ent.

HOMEMAKERS ott
Homemakers Club.-No. - i fhet

at. the -home ~of Louise |

Dent, 317 E.. Wellington, ~Tues:

HOME MISSION.
The. Home Mission Cikele, ~met

Park St...

B LE * club ~had @s their guest of honehy~ ~iid Claas: ot | on-Mi8.""Nora Roberts of BufMi; ~ole 1 aptist - -Chireh. met falo," NN! -~. A delightful time

at the home of. Mts.. Annie. i
~pin of Sits Clifford Sty:
nesday, July,.23, Bt. att
FLINT ~gmateti,

was iad~ by all. |
The: next ~fneeting will be
held at the -home of Mrs. Doris
Cotton~ of 4318 Maines St.

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HOLA 300K. ~oachienb VACATION IN N. Y.
ti Harold: Halbriok and Mr. Quinbe Rosemond, twe
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ut town; left obr midst last week
for: 4: bar vacation in ew var, visij ing friends-and relabind ~ LS::

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E: GUEST; allierville, Tennessee was the guest
d-Wieg. Alma:'Mabry~of 1216 Massachu
sf phie will~ stop ~in Detroit, Ch cago,
Hath t ities. She slates she had a swell time; ~ bie our metropolig: ~and hoping. ~to return again.
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col.:GIANS VisiT..HERE. -
r. Jimmy Minger: of New Gilhcns, La. and Mr. Kenny

ing the majority of their. summer, vacation in Virginia. They

isk Univer: in Nashville; Tenn.

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SHOOK AND SON, ON VACATION.. Mr. J. DL" hopk. atid son, ~proprietor of be Souk
Confectionery; left our midst last- week for a week or more
of vacation, viaie: tiehds and relatives~ in Nashville, Tenn.

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Miss WHILBY ENTERTAINS ~
Miss ~Alvita~ Whilby of Flint and Saginaw had. as her
wéek end guests~ Miss Loma Miller of Stanford St. and Miss
Ella Spatks, of Saginiw, who is on vacation. from Lincoln
68pital School of Nitsing, New York City.. After a very -elabétate dinner the young - ladies were joined by a group ~of
yaling men from Fiitit and: other communities.. Miss _Whilby
ié énrolled ~at the Flint. unior College Summer School.

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WATKINS. CELEBRATES |ANNIVERSARY
Orchids to the Rav. and Mrs. Ira Watkins.on their seventh anniversary as pastor of Macedonia Baptist church: located at 111 Hickory St. and beaucoups of orchids for their
28th Wedding Anhiversaty.
The week of July 27 to August 3, 1947 is dedicated by
members both church and friends as appréciation week. The
public is cotdially invited to participate at Macedonia. Baptist_ church.!; eeu hoe Baw
Mis, Nathalie: Hebnaa, of Chicago, ~Ill., was the recent
house guest: of: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rivers, of Pasadena
Avenue. Mrs. Haynes ig the sister-in-law of Mrs.. Rivers. She
returned to her home with glowing praise for our city and for

the hospitality of its people.
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PLEASANT. ~istrOs FROM |. >
THE MAGNO TATE

Wadsworth, accompanied the R. J. McFaddens to Detroit
Saturday to see the Tigers and Yankces play. Mrs. R. F.
Clinton of South Carolina is visiti.yz Mrs. Ferguson for two

weeks.
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Mrs. L. R. Brandon of 211 E. Wellington is home from
the hospital and:improving. We all wish Mrs. Brandon a

very speedy recovery.
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Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas King and granddaughter of
Grand: Repids Mich. left our city Sunday. While here they
visited relatives and friends, Mrs. Madelyn Mitchcll of Liberty St. returned with them and wi will be gone ~for a week.

DETROITER VISITING HERE

Mr. Thomas C. Jackson of Detroit, Michigan, is visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Jethro Walton of 361 E. 12th St.

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FLORIDIAN. HONORED: HERE

Master Huge. Welch of.Miami,.Fla..~came to Flint via
air lines to visit. Mr: ard Mrs. C. R. Swan of 1624 Fay
St. A birthday Party was given by Mr.~arid Mrs. H. Grimes
of Vassar ~Rd. in honor of Master ~Welchs éleventh birthday.
Those present were: Delores and Winona Artist, Mattie Sanders, Nettie and Carl Greer, the Jackson sisters, Margaret and
Robert Childress, Mickey Grimes, Junior and Leroy Holley,
and the Spear sisters and brothers. Games were played and

refreshments served. Huge is the son of Mr. and. Mrs. Emer-||

son Freeman of Miami, Florida.
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- The- Spokesman Welcome Mat this. week intends to

Ernest Tayfor of Taylor's Grocery. Mr. Foules is quoted as

saying ee ~she likes Flint, but Goesh t think she'd like ial aan

| Mr. and Mrs. J. Mrs. Carrie Woods ahd daughter, Mary Lou, prominent
in the busines - and~ social life of Natchez, Miss., are. visiting
ohn. Hick, of Easy street. Mrs. Woods and
_ Miss Woods are, the- mothér and sister of Mrs. Hicks. The
| Pleasant visitdrs report having a gtard ~time in Flint. Their
itinerary irichudes a tris to Muskegon and also Detroit. They

a loud in their ptaige of the ~~ of the ~Vehicle
City.~

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PROMINENT FRATERNAL LEADER co
IN SAGINAW 5

My. Richard Rivera: Srocoinatit fratérnal leader of Flint

and, the state of Michigan, was the guest speaker before the |

Bright Star Chapter of Eastern Stars,. in Saginaw, on Sunday.
The occasion was the dbservance of ~Esther Day~ by the
See ier. Mt. eee was. enthusiastically received.

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SAGINAWITES VISIT FLINT.
Mrs. atk ~S. Whilby, and Mrs. Susie McLean, of

Saginaw. arid M ra. ~Bléiman of Detroit were among the many
visitors to the Re ters * eatara ee;

The Flint Amateur Golf club~

~ette Club. Business was carried!

defeat

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HEAR THE ~SPIRITUAL PIL-' aggregations appearing in a Bat-| sented by Club 13. Waich for

GRIMS~ one of the fine musical | tle of Ballads, August 10th, pre-| time and oe ata ~~ ame

ed under-the Territorial. Union,
of which Mrs. Louise. Roberts
is the local. organizer; was well
represented - at the. District Association~s.meeting in Detroit.
Mrs. Roberts had the distinction
of bringing the largest number
of societies - organized in. the
district. - Other delegates from
the young peoples department:
were: Mrs.. Rose Gillard,.. Mt.
Olive, and- Mrs. Inez Blake,.Antioch. The Matrons wish it to
be known that Mrs. J.
District: organizer will pay Flint
a visit in the near future and
wotild like. every one to keep

her.. Watch for date. ~~

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2, 0, 9. 9 2, 0, 2, 2. 9, o, 2,
Rochostoctosioatanntacrea leone oyns1ee2 eens,

The Young Matrons organiz-'

~running the gamut of optimistic

L. Blake. |
themselves in readiness to hear}

~white supremacy in a democ~| attempts-.to evade the 1946 de

-called Democratic
-|,maries~,

be: set -up by. September.

bels hypoerisy when: he states

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Metropolitan District Assn. ~

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SGUTH CAROLI

With editorial. comment in the
Nation~s press, following the recent.. NAACP- victory over
Scuth: Carolina~s Democratic Primaries. sleight-of-hand attempt,

applause: in the liberal pubiications- to outraged warnings of
~social revolution~ i~n Southern
journals, NAACP officials were
generally agreed that the ovinCharleston, S. C.,. completely
exposed bigoted Southern ~ ai-.empts to uphold the theory of

racy while at the. same time i.
affectively blocked any further

cision of the U. S. Supreme
Jourt. in -respect- to the. so~White PriIn another opinion
Judge. Waring aroused.the ire
of white supremacists when hé
ruled that South Carolina must
admit Negroes to 1is University
Law. School.unless. a_ separate
lew school with equal facilities
Both
cases were brought intg the
South Carolina courts by the
National Association. for the
Advancement. of Colored People.
low as you could wish.on. the
Willie Smith is as soft and mei- Although the Charleston
News ~and Courier in a series of
alarmed. editorials warned that
the ~fundamental rights- of all
American citizens -under the
guise. of helping.a few~ were
destroyed: when. Judge Waring
ruled that the South Carolina
Democratic. ~club~ could not
prohibit citizens,the right to
vote because -of race.or: color,
his ~ opinion. is considered- remarkably democratic. - If - one
section: the Federal - Judge la-.

\. ~And so we are faced with
the final decision as to whether or not é~he present -Democratic: Party of South. Carolina,
because: it is no longer governed by State statutes; is a
private organization and (as
~was said in argument) must be

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NA JUDGES

OPINION HAILED BY NAACP

treated: as a private, business o:
social: club, with which
State.and National Govern
ments: have no concern; or is it

in the choice of National and
State officers in South Carolina.
or to use the old homely illus
tration, is it the same horse al
suffrage, irrespective... of our
views as to its desirability. The
Constituton and laws of the
United States provide for it and
forbid discrimination because of
race or creed. A free ballot
to be freely exercised by all
the citizens is- the. established:
American way of government.~
Completely exposing the ~~ bigotry of his section of the nation Judge Waring stated in
case Negroes are voting in the

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~The Verdict~
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after all the determining body |!

though of a somewhat different |

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~In _ anotier seciion J udge
Waring continued...~In_ these
United States the time has!

passed for a discussion. of whe-;
ther we should~ have/ univetsa i

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Louisiana Primares. Since Smith
vs. Allwright, Negroes are votvoting in Tex., even in Georgia
groes vote in the Democratic
_since Chapman vs. King NePrimaries. I cannot see where

the skies will, fallin South
Carolina is put in the same
class with these and other
states.

WILLIAM JAMES, Prop.
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