New York Amsterdam News — 1963-00-00455

12 • Jf X AMSTERDAM NEWS, Sat, June 22, IBBBBMBmb Negro Woman On Fair Group Robert Mosec, president, ai nounced the formation of a W men's Advisory Council to t) New York 1964-® World’a Fa last week on which there Is r Negro woman. Mrs. Oswald ] Lord is chairman. Members of the committee li chide Mrs. Sydney Boyd, chai mar. of the Council of Wom< !a Public Relations; Mr*. W liam Barclay Parsons, Nation Council of Women; Mrs. Edwai Tinsley Chase, president. Junii liam Chase, president, Junii League; Mrs. Dexter O. Arnol president. General Federation Women, Mrs. (Richard Olds ai Mrs. Dorothy Lewis who w serve as chairman of the exec tive committee. Mrs. Mary Jane McCaffree.fo merly with President Elsenho’ er’s White House staff and nc director of special events f the Fair, will serve as exec tive director. May b Mrs. McCaffree explained th the Council planned to have i overall “Board of Advisors .which would be made up of I heads of many national orga izations such as youth, religio and women’s groups. She believed that this mig include such groups as the Ni iocal Council oS^Ncgro Worn and others. When asked if ai_^ would be on the top body—which is the Women’s Advisory Coun­ cil. she stated that they “have already been chosen.’’ Asked who would make the choice of the women to serve on the “Board of Advisors’’, she stated that it would be the “ex­ ecutive committee”, the only name of which she gave was Mrs. Dorothy Lewis. Ne meeting until Fall When asked when this commit tee would meet to determine which Negro women might be asked to serve on the “advisory” group, she stated that it would not be before the Fall, since there would be no meeting until then. Mrs. McCaffree indicated that they were very busy seeking sponsors “to finance the lounge, furniture, professional help and maintenance." The functions of the Women’s Advisory Council are described as to “receive, advise, entertain and aid prominent women and women’s groups at the Fair.” The Council will be assisted by small staff, which will direct arge group of volunteers, serv­ ing as hostesses, on a scheduled basis.” NCNWBuys Apartment Building t.... __4 The ground breaking ceremoa tea for Bethune House, a 41 apartment building at 401 Chaplin \ S.E. in Washington D.C were held there last week with Mrs. Daisy Lampkin officiating. At the ceremony four women were cited with plaques present­ ed to them by Mita Althea Gib­ son. Honored were Mrs. Pltricia R. Harris, associate dean of stu­ dents at Howard University and LaBonnie Bianchi, an engineer with the Glen Martin Company. Also Goldie Battle, Howard Un­ iversity senior who has been sel­ ected as an appointee with tbe Atomic Energy Ctnnmiision and Jean Drew Lightfoot of the staff' of the U. S. Department of State. Mrs. Vivian Carter Mason was chairman of the event. Misa Dorothy Height, president THOM ASINA MORTOAp wS«n they haw to copy attar”. —OoUtmith INTERNATIONAL SET ... The David Wades’ personal horticultural gardens will have to do without them for • coupla weeks out there in E. Elmhurst while they cruise around in the Caribbean . . . WONDERFUL WEEKEND . . . Those Guardsmen did tt again last week! This time it was the Connecticut group, headed by the debonair Dr. Joe Carwin, who belongs to brainy, beautiful Dr. Joyce. Some 350 folk from all over enjoyed golf, ping pong, shuffleboard, swimming, boating, cards, fishing, volley ball, tennis, basketball (between the coronary five the high pressure globe trotters); smorgasbord, a cook out, champagne, two bands and a perpetual bar! Among the celebrants wen Mary Lopes, who won the golf tournament for ladies and Ronald Brown, who won for the men (no­ body’s telling what the scores were); the Kenneth Williams (Dr.); the Phil Beaches (Dr.); the Tommy Days (Dr.); the Bill Browns; the John Procopes; the James Browns; the William Pleasantses (Dr.); the Chester Redheads (Dr.); the Buddy Cowans (Dr.); Frank Bizelle; the Vaughn Masons (Dr.) Frank Coreia; the Gns Grangers (Dr. and Dr.); the Dunbar McLaurins and scads more. All loved the Banner Lodge in Moodus, Conn., where the brisk .doings took place and Joe Carwin is the new national prexy, too. Ah, live, live, live! ... PRIDE AND JOY DEPARTMENT . . . Cynthia Sissle p^ked up a sheepskin at Howard U. last week and got a note from Mayor Robert F. Wagner who put a PS on it to say “my regards to your father” and letters from J. Edgar Hoover and Senator Jacob Javits. Naturally mama, who is designer Ethel Sissle and papa who is top music man Noble, are happy . . . Wanza Williamson, the doll, following in mama’s brilliant footsteps~by going to Dalton School and winding up being president, no less, of the whole student govern­ ment* Mama is a BS and MS from Radcliffe. Daddy William beams with pride over his ladies . . . Africa Hays, daughter of the immortal Roland, is a future artist, too. She is closing another year as soprano soloist with the North Carolina College at Durham choir . . . Howie Kinckle Dammond of Great Neck, got the coveted bachelors degree from Brandeis last week and was admitted to both the University of Wisconsin and to Yale U. He chose Yale and will study history to riaar up some of the myths about color. Proud mama Proud papa is physicist Howard JET SET . . - *Twas stunning Clara Wells who THE a brunch for top government man—Hobart Taylor gave of the White House set last Sunday morning. You see they are both natives of the “country” of Texas. Enjoy­ ing the high level chatter were Molly Moon, Estelle Noble, Dr. Janet Jordan, the Rutherford Stevenses and Paul Znbers ... ■Or ...The next time you see Judge Harold Stevens,.call kim“Dr,” He got an honorary doctorate from Notre Dame University, last week along with Prime Minister Sir Letter Pearson of Canada, et al . . . ' * CHIC SET ... is delovely Janice King coming home to New York from California? . . . Caught in the hassle among the big hotels dowetown who are competing with each other for the trade of ALL conventions were the Delta Sigma Theta gals. They planned to take the Aug. ll-to-17 convention to the new New York Hilton when the NAACP started picketing the Hilton chain, the Deltas then switched to the Americana. The Hilton group saw some $100,000. worth ci business going out the window and the fight was on—as it seems as how there’s no black and money—it’s all green . . . Leave All Gone Col. Nelson called Ft. Polk where the future groom waa sta­ tioned and was informed that he had used all his leave at Chria- mai time and was scheduled to leave Louisana on Saturday mor­ ning and would arrive at Idlewild airport enroute to Germany. In the meantime Chaplain Edge and Chaplain David Koch were busy getting the Marriage Li­ cense Bure”" to open to grant a license on Saturday; to waive the three day waiting period and to file the blood tests which had already been taken. I THEE WED —The former Miss Carolyn Jackson is shown at the wedding ceremony at which she became Mrs. George Carson at the Gate House Chap­ el with Chaplain Herbert S. When the big Army plane toucta- Edge performing the rites at ed down at Idlewild, Chaplain the U. S. Army Terminal Com- Koch was there with an Army sedan, dashed down to the Mun­ icipal Building Marriage License Bureau, got the license and on to the Gate House Chapel. mand, Atlantic. Love Will Find A Way And So Can The US Army The Army showed recently that the saying “the Army has no heart” Just isn’t true at all. If you want proof, ask newlyweds Private and Mrs. George Carson who were married recently by Chaplain Herbert S. Edge in the Gate House Chapel at the U S. Army Terminal Command, At­ lantic, In Brooklyn. It all started in the U S. Mis­ sion to the United Nations buil­ ding when the bride to be Miss Carolyn Jackson went weeping to her boss, Zachary Geneas, to tell him that she and Private Carton had planned to be mar­ ried before hit overvaa trans­ fer. but the Army wouldn’t give him leave to come home. “MiT Geneas called ha friend Col. Clarence Nelson, deputy U S. Army reppresentative to the U. N. Military staff. Bride. Chaplain Koch was best man. Mias Alice Mack of Manhattan was maid of honor — and so they were married. But the story didn’t and therf. Directly following the ceremony, the couple was driven to Fort Hamilton where an informal breakfast was served the bridal party at the NCO Club. They returned to the Terminal, at 1:30 pm. In time for Pvt. Carson to board the Geiger for the trip to Germany where he waa scheduled to Join hie 24th Division in Munich. The bride la the daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles Paige Gowan Avenue in Albany, Pvt. Canon la the son of and Mrs. Foster Canon man, Ga. Lady Elks Campaign : For GDR The Luthermae N. Adams Boos, tert presented M .. Adams la a program held ! her honor at the St. Marks C Burch last Sun­ day Mrs. Lucille Bond Is presi­ dent. Mrs Adams of Berkeley, Calif, is a candidate for tbe office of Grand Daughter Ruler of the lady Elks at tbe annual convention to be held in Boston in August 26 - 30. Rev. Charles Warren, pastor of the church and friend of Mrs. Adams from California was guest speaker. Other speakers were Misa Gloria Toote and Mrs. Adele Peere. Other program partici­ pants Included Mias Lula Kate Fews. Mrs. Teresa Briggs, Mrs. Lillian Lowe, campaign mana­ ger for Mrs. Adams; Mrs. Sara Carter and the Newkirk singers. . Among tbe ladies active in the campaign of Mrs. Adams an Mrs Mollie Lee Perry, Beatrice Cox who was chairman of the Sunday meeting; and Meadames Alice Williams. Edna Jones. El­ izabeth Mahoney. Dorothy New- kirk, Maxine Taylor, Ruth Wade and Hattie laquerido. Also Alice Prophet. Marie E Hall, Carrie Reed. Mabie Fras- ter. Iris H. Johnson. Samuella Lewis. Louise WarJes, Pearl D. Washington, Sadie V. Harris, Charlotte Ringgold. Eulalie Flynn, Esther Ree Tyson and Viola Shirley Life And Alma Rice, Lois McGittea, Bradie Sessions, Mattie Adams. Mildred Johns. Lucille Weils, Adele Achesoo. Lillian B Sills, Merle Golphln. Amy B. Aurtrey, Mamie Jefferson, Ercel Sms, Edith Harlin, Artria Ashton, Jea. sie Franklin. Dorothy Bood. Ruby Mitchell and Mildred Wood. Chaplain Edg* was waiting Sp4 Clarence Evats was at the organ to play “wre Comes the Empire State To Newburgh, N. Y. The Empire State Federation of Women’s Clubs. Inc., will bold its fifty-fifth convention in New­ burgh, NY. from July 11th through the 14. Mrs. Carrie Pitts Hill is president. The Hudson River region is hostess, Mrs. Lou­ ise Garrett Is president. Miss Marie Martin is conven­ tion chairman and Mrs. Kath­ leen Hodge is co-chairman. Mrs. Uvee Mdodana and Mrs. Muriel Jenkins will be among tbe speak­ ers. Events planned Include the banquet, an arts and crafts ex­ hibit, a workshop on Juvenile de­ linquency, a fellowship break­ fast, a tour and garden party. Program participants from New York City include Mesdam- es Mattie K. Daniels, Dora Need­ ham Lee, Queenesther Atkins. Ethel* Jackson, Hennie Odol and Lena Hill. - HONORS FOR TWO — Dr. C. Q. Pair and Dr. A. F. Lomax, members of the Phi Beta Sig­ ma fraternity were cited for service at the testimonial din­ ner given by the group recent- ly at Mt. Vernon Manor in Mt. Vernon. Shown are, left, E. Bernard Lewis. Dr A. F. Lomax. Mayor P. Raymond Dirignano. Dr. J. E. Carey and Dr C. Q Pair. of the Council indicated that the apartment building with its air conditioning, elevators, one-and- two bedroom units, parking and play space, is being built under the provisions of the National Housing Act It will provide new, first class housing with controlled rentals. Judge Marjorie Lawson is the Trustee of the sponsor—the Edu­ cational Foundation of the Nat­ ional Council of Negro Women Inc. Mrs. Lampkin is chairman. LAND OF ROMANCE . . . The Kelly M. Coopers bra ted *T take thee” day for the twelfth time last week­ end loving it still . . . - it Arizona Harris, a New York favorite, home from California? Peggy Anu Smith, daughter of the Eros Smiths, Will take the middle aisle at the Church of the Master With Keith C. Russell come June 29 . . . Dudley Leon Grevenberg sent formal invitations some seventy friends recently to attend thg first tag anniversary of his sister and her husband, the HaraM L. Longs out at his Enwood Road home in .TamaieK« • .# AND HEARD ... It was pretty Cisalee i was recently crowned queen of the Jabberwock by the Hartford Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta 4th Eleanor T. Lane as chairman, aided by Dolores f, Marie L. Johnson. Participating in the brisk Stoute of Philadelphia who In town recently from Wilmington, Delaware were Harlem Hospital Alumnae who are excited about the new chapter of the alumni association they have down there were Emily Pryor, Doris MyWrod Hayward, Ruth Wormslej*, Fredericks M and Vernetta Rivers. Dr. Rosa Gragg. national president of the Nation; of Colored Women’s Clubs in town for a^nu fMi enjoyed Petersburg, Va., Why? It's fcoBa and brother Jeha R. Black and sister Mabel > > • • i 1 * Is just getting over the surprise of for 15 years of service in the New York Culturists Association headed by every- Gadsea . . . GETTING SET - Shown are, from left. Misses Melinda Hughes, Carol Price and Mar­ garet Walker with Mrs. Willi Poeey, standing, who will par- ticipate in the Fashion Show to he given at the Savoy Manor on June 23 to benefit the hos­ pital and camp fund. (Gilbert Photo). SWEET SIXTEEN — Cute Dar- ryle Johnson, center, is sweet sixteen and being kissed by her mother, Mrs. Catherine John­ son. right and her Godmother, Mrs Gayle Goddard at the birthday party given for Dar- ryle at the Johnson home last Saturday evening. Women's Council Urged To Action Mrs. Sophia Yaraall Jacob,pres- the Play Schools A»ocistioo. Ident of the National Council of Women of the United States, has wired all the presidents of the affiliated organizations to " . . use all of your influence to help promote a peaceful so’n- Young Women's Mutual Im­ provement Association; Canad­ ian-American Women's Com­ mittee, Americai Cancer Society, American Mothers Committee; American Woman's Association and The Fashion Group. 9 Asso •8 Mu tion to the present racial crisis." Mrs. Jacobs further requested . we believe that women have a vital role to play in ameriior- ation and persuasion... .reach your membership and 4,000,000 voices will be heard in tbe sup­ port of peace and Justice and in the avoidance of bloodshed ’’ Many Groups I Amoog the groups affiliated with the Council are Hadassah, Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, National As­ sociation of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc.; National Association of Negro Business and Profess­ ional Women’s Clubs. Inc., and Gothamettes Meeting The Gothamettes held the June meeting at Mrs. Ruth Brown Price’s new Convent Avenue home. Mrs. Thelma Davis is president. . The 1963-64 officers, were In­ stalled by St. Clair Bourne, who are Meadames Mary Williams, vice president; Hortens* Thomp­ son, Marjorie Rochester and Ruth Hunt, secretaries; Evelyn Payne, treasurer; Carrie Golver. histor­ ian; Elizabeth Oum, sergeant at arms and Helen Bailey, parlia­ mentarian. PEPS1-C0LA PRESENTS THE WEEK’S ; CALENDAR OF EVENTS fow—June 30—ART EXHIBIT; 132 W. 07 8t., Van Elliott June 20—MEETINO; 185 E. 58 St.; Committee on Civil Rights In Metropolitan N.Y. lune 21—DANCE; Embassy Ballroom; WUllamsbrldg* NAACP. . -v__ _ June 21—DANCE; Audubon; Epsilon chapter. Omega Psi Phi fraternity. June 21—DANCE; Renaissance; A.N.P5I. June 22—DANCE; Renaissance; West African Association. * June 22—DANCE; Savoy Manor; Modernettes Social Club. ? June 22—DANCE; Dawn Casino; Lamplighters. June 22—DANCE; Audubon; B-O Lancers Club. June 22—DANCE; Audubon; Lucas Social Club. June 22—FIESTA BAZAAR; 115 E. 98th Street; Mills College of Education. June 22—DANCE-SHOW; Manhattan Center; Union of Nigerian Students In America. June 23—FASHION SHOW-DANCE; Carlton Terrace; Doro­ thea Towles Charm Classes. June 23—FASHION SHOW; Celebrity Club; Ralph Packing- ham Production. June 23—FASHION SHOW-DANCE; Renaissance; NYC. Chapter, National Association of Fashion and TZ Accessory Designers. June 23—DANCE; Savoy Manor; Four Buddies. June 23—DANCE; 8avoy Manor; Mme WU11 Poeey. June 23—FASHION 8HOW; Well’s Upstairs Room; Ernie Washington Models. June 23—TEA; Yonkers YWCA; Westchester Club. Na-- tlonal Association of Negro Business and Profess-- Z lonal Association, Inc. June 23—DANCE; Union Hall (Elmsford, N.Y.); Whits X ~ Plains Beauticians League, Chapter No. 110. June 23—FASHION SHOW; Shalimar by Randolph; Bronss Statuettes. June 24—MONDAY NIGHT CAMP FUND PARTY reining session); Palm Cafe; N. Y. Amsterdam Newa June 28—BOATRIDE; Pier #93; Miss Sepia USA associates. June 28—AWARD NIGHT; YMCA Little Theatre; Y Drama Group. June 29—DANCE; Dawn Casino; Mystic Tie Lodge. June 29—Audubon; Claflin College Club. June 29—DANCE; Savoy Manor; Club Craftsmans of Tyre. June 29—BUS TOUR: Pennsylvania; Tennessee A. and X. University Club of N.Y. June 29—DANCE; Renaissance; 8.C. State College Club. June 29 -DINNER-DANCE; Hotel Commodore; Mt. Ollvs / i Christian Mission Center. June 29—ART SHOW; Exhibits Unlimited Art Oallery* (Ardsley, NY.); ben^it for CORE. AVk/VA* C June 30—PARTY; Renaissance) Student Nonvlolert Co­ ordinating Committee. June 30—HAIR STYLE BHQW; Bheraton Atlantic Hotel; Natalie s Models. And hen’s another big event: ,thZ.neX tall Pepsi in the 16 oz. bottle Serve more, save morel forJMs spict'* comp‘,ed *1th# NY- Amstsrdsm News. The Amsterdam News is responsible for all announcements herein. 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