affaIrs The - S-o-c-i-e t y. World ORGANIZATIONS December 28th was the evening 04 the Al&ho Social (iuj's Annual Christmas lormal a. the Dream land Hall. As the exquisite and lovely gowned ladies danced with their escorts to the swing music of Simon Harrold’s orchestra. Tne emblem of the Alaio’s in green and silver made a glowing background of a crescent moon an scintillating palm trees that gave forth the at mosphere of Hawaii. The younger ret featured the Jitterbug during the evening. Out of town visitors were introduced by the president, Mrs. Saybert C. Hanger Misses Connie Adams, teacher in North Carolina, houseguest of Mr. John Williams; Alou > Jones of Dallas Texas; Madames Corrine Williams of Kansas City Mo.,: Margaret Dallas McCrane.y cf Chicago, 111.,; Grace Maddox of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Drougnerty of Kansas City Mo., and Misses Anne Juanita Bell of Kansas City, and Gwendolyn Bell of Jeffferson City. -- 0O0 Mi s Florence Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mis W. L. Myers of 22nd St., left December 29, for an ex tended visit to her sister and bro ther-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Frank Jordon of Dallas Texas „— oO> 2 • * Mr. and Mrs. Edward Groomes of Decatur St., were charming hos tess and host at a cocktail party preceding the Alaho Christmas for mal, Dec. 28th. The Groomes are well remembered for their hospit ality and tneir friends Look for ward with pleasure to their part ies. —---uv/u--... Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Madison, were hosts toa cocktail party for friends after the A la ho Social Club’s Christmas Formal. -0O0 Mrs. William Kay of 2615 No. 22 St., entertained matrons at a break fast Thursday nrorninjr, December 28th, honoring Mrs. Grace Maddon of Cleveland, Ohio, Sister of Mrs John F. Fields .Rridge followed the breakfast. — —oOo -- BIRTHDAY John H. Jackson, junior celebrat ed hi8 eleventh birthday Monday, December 26, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. .1 H. Jack son. 2717 Parker. Mrs. Jackson, prep-red a very nice party for the 16 pirls and boys that attended. John received many nice pre sents. .- i IV.— - PO-KE-NO PARTY Those vivacious, charming, and sophisticated young matrons of the Ifo-Ke-No club held their Annual House party at the beautiful and comfortable homo of Mrs. Jeanette Parmer, of 26th St., Friday night December 29th. Games of pool, and Chinese checkers, cards, and doing the Jitterbug were the en tertainment of the evening. Guests present were: Medames Edgar Lee, Clarence Singleton, Ray Lee, Jones, Price Terrell, Mamie Thomas, Hel en Webster, William G, Haynes, Corrine Williams of Kansas City, Mo., John Adams, Wm. Gontee, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Daugherty of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. James Jones, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Squires, Messrs. Burns Scott, Mil ton Johnson, Gatha Pegg, Berle, LaFall, Henry I^evells, Wendell Col lins, Miss Aslee Dotson and her husband of the members. Mem bers are Madames: Fred McDaniels William Davis, Saybert C. Hanger, Joseph Stuart, Arthur B. McOaw, Virgil Shobes, Charles Branch, Eva Mae Dixon, Jeanette Farmer, Wes ley Jones, Charle8 Davis and Car rie Jewell, }: ’ • -0——^ SATURDAY SIXSOME The Saturday Sixsome were the guests of Mrs. Tommy Wilson at her residence 22nd and Ohio, Sat urday, December 30th. Madames: William Davis, Milton Wilson, Le roy Wright, and Saybert Hanger, were present. Mrs. William Thomas will be able to be present at the next meeting. JMF. BRIDGE CLUB. The JMF Bridge Cluib held their Annual Formal New Year’s Eve Dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs B. B. Cowan, o fOhio St. Cover8 were laid for sixteen. At each placecard was a beautiful wrapped gift. Fortunes were read by each one as they greeted the .v, ,, 4 .. in ilufereiit part* of tug w..i,il. M i, Gertrud'S \aw Ur, the caterers with her waitresses r, most appetiz.ng arid de lectable repast. Ths table was ur «. a..y overrated with the club’s e !rg around the little New Year as a center pe ce. Those present Wwi't: Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Do ugh i.y, Mrs. Joseph Stuart, John J egg, sub., The Blackwells, Cowans Gordons, Giey, Wheelers, and Hanger. . -- 0O0 Mr . William Davis of 2524 Cor by Sr. ,was hostess to her sorority a', a luncheon Thurs lay, Decern her 28th at her residence. - - —oOo— — ZURItLLA TICKER Mrs. Carr’e Jewell entertained with r bridge luncheon Thursday r.ftt moon, December 28t,h honoring Zuitllr Tuck i' of Chicago 111. - o() 1 e Optimist club erf the G;rl Resen'O' dep’t of the YWCA gave r, matineo dance at the “Y” honor ing Miss Anno Juanita Bell siste • o;' tha executive secretary of the * silver coffee service at the o*her ' completed the artistic arrangement of the table. The buffet decora tions completed the exquisite ar rangements in the dining room by the tall silver candles in pale blue candiebras on each end while whits vases filled with white and pink chrysanthemums stood in the cen ter Guests registered in the guest log in the den which wa sdecorated with American Beauty Roses. In the living room an cf-cassional table stood with white chrysanthe mums, pink carnations, and lavend ers. The whole setting made one of the most charming and artistic pictures #ver seen. Madames C. So i lomon, Lizzie Buford, Jessica I Wright and Miss Verginia Jacks m did honors at the table. Mrs, Say bert C. Hanger assisted at the door and registered the guests. Mrs. Shelton assisted in the dining room. Messrs. Nelson, Thomas and Le roy Franklin of Des Moines were out of town guests. __ -0O0— QUACKS GIVE PARTY On December 27, as ene entered the Dreamland Hall, the beautiful and artistic emblem in black and silver of the Quack club greeted the guests. The shaded lights shed a soft glow over the charming and sophisticated gowned ladies and their escorts as they danced to the swing band of the former “High Hatters”. The Quack Club is the | largest industrial club of the YW CA and tlie community Out of ! town guests introduced were: Mrs. ; Katie F. Bell, mother of our popu I lar and efficient “Y”, secretary Miss I. Roberta Bell. Misses Oon ' nie Adams of Penn., house guests Mr. .1 /itTi Williams, Alouise •fonts of Texas and Margaret Dal la i, I.TRTHDAY Mi . Tv a Pinkett was hosteis to soro if her frends at a dinner party in her home on 25th St. hon oring h r birthday New Year's Day. This group consisting of the Earl Wheelers, C. B. Lennox's Pin bet :s Morris’ Mahammittes and Lizzio Buford celebrate each ot.h era birthdays as they roll around. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Walton, ' 957 N. 25th St., have as their gi \sts the Aunt of Mrs. Herbert Walton from Menrphsi, Tenn. * O I 1ASTORS AID CLUB GIVES ITS PARTY Tho Pastor's Aid club gave its annual party, at the home of Mr. i Mrs. David Green 2921 North ’th St., FHday evening. In keep ing wi.h yule-tide spirit, the home was lavishly decorated with the holidays colors Th? play ng of new rnd amusing games in the early f of the evening which Mrs. William Camper anil Mrs. Abbie ! ’ -nan were’he sponsors deligh ted everyone. Mrs Louis Abrams, a i 1 Mrs. David Green were award I ■ p'izes. The evening’s feature was the exchange of gifts. Promptly at 9 o dock the pro gram begnn, and Mrs. Buchanan wa-, the M s:n- i of ceremonies. The honorable Mr. H. W. Smith, I’ o main sneaker, spoke on “Church Loyalty ’ strrssing many point* a boul t ie value of how to be loyal to the church. Mrs. Estella Martin, in he.- uni quo deliverance gave a Reading. Mrs. Mabel Harris, the club president delivered a short talk on tho “Club History." Tho closing remarks were by the Rev, William Camper, pastor of Bethel A ME Church, who gave a brief review of the founders of the African Methodist Espiscopa] church. And lastly, just before midnight all activities ceased, when the hos tess invited all to the spacious din ing room, where a very appetizing repast was served. These who enjoyed the hospita lity were: Rev. and Mrs. William Camper: Mrs. Mabel Harris; Mrs. Ahbie Buchanan; Mrs. Mao Har ris; Mrs. Ora Stearns; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Abrams; Mrs. Agnes Esters; Mrs. Mary Jacobs; Mr. H. D. Sin’th; Mrs Martha Brown; Mr. and Mrs. George Camper; Mrs. Peterson; Mrs. Agnes Hawkins; Mr. and rMs. William Rucker; Mrs. M'artilda Young; Mrs. Josie Brun er; Mrs. Estella Martin; Mrs. M. Smith and Mr. S Phillips. —odo XMAS VISITORS RETURN TO DUTIES Out of town guests retum ng to their homes, schools and positions after having spent one of the most enjoyable holiday seasons in many a year in Omaha are: Miss Connie Adams, a teacher in the Carolinas, house guest of Mr. John Williams, Mrs. Corrinne Williams of Kan sas City, niece and house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McDaniels; Mrs. Margaret Dallas McCraney, guest of her mother; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dougherty and little son of I Kansas City, house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Shipman Of the school set, Mr. William Haynes, returned to Pittsburgh University Sunday Jan. 1st. Misses Stella Gor den, Betty Davis Juanita and Ca therine Macey, and Ethel Davis, have returned to Nebraska Uni versity. -0O0— JOHN T. FIELDS ENTERTAINS 1 1 —* Mr. and Mrs. John Fields of 3115 Corby St., had as their gue-sts thru the holidays Mrs. Fields sister of ; Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. Grace Mad | dox. Mrs. Maddox has been the rc j eipient of many courtesies from the | friends of the Fields. —— MODERN ART GIVES DANCE The Modern Arts Club held thetr i annual exhibit and dance Wednes i day evening at the newly decora I ted Masonic Hall. All who failed j to attend this event missed the ; outstanding exhibit of art and needle work that has been ex hibited in Omaha this season. The work shown was so intricate and fine that guest could hardly be new it ha i tx-en done by hand One number aiorte had selections of hand work which took her more than seven months to finish. There wore quilts, bed spreads, scarfts, pillow cases, pictures, doiles, table cloths, bed jackets, napkins, etc. Over two hundred guests came, saw' and marveled. -0O0——— YOUNG PEOPLE UNITED IN .MATRIMONY, __ I January 3rd, 1939 at 6:00 p. m. a group of young people appeared at the home of Rev. Wagner 1512, N. 26th St. Among them were Mr. William Holowell and Miss Fatima Smith who were united in marri age. The witnesses were Mr. Ifense McCowen and Mrs. Nadine McCow en. All are residents of Omaha. -oOo- - CHOIR BENEFIT Rev. E. I). Johnson of St. John Baptist Church of South Omaha, w'.th his choir will conduct ser vices for the benefit of the Trus-1 tee Helpers Sunday January 8th at 2:30 P. M. The services will be held at Bethel AME Church at 2430 Franklin St The Junior Gateway Quartette will render se lections. Everyone is invited. CANDLELIGHT COCKTAIL A Can lie Light Cocktail party wiv: given at the home of Mr. anil Mr- Caldwell, which was beauti *'ullv decorated. The nar*v was giv en in honor of Miss Tucker and Mrs. Carey from Chicago, Miss Bell from Idaho, Mr, and Mrs. Webb, Mr. James Myers and Mr. Jack Myers. Mrs. Caldwell was very attrac tive in her dress of blue ruffled net made on princess lines with drop shoulders and long full skirt at the Quack party. -0O0— _—• COUNT ON ME CLUB The Count On Me club of Salem Raptist Church met Tueiay Jan uary 3, at the home of the presi dent, Mrs. F Green, 947th Ave. The opening song was led by Mrs. Jesse Wh'te, scripture by Mi*s. Freddy Wakefield, and prayer by Mrs. E. H. HiLson. We were pleas ed to have as our guests, Mrs. Wakefield, Mrs. Besse Roberts, Mrs. Bob Alexander, and Miss De lores Harding who became a new member. There were thrirteen pre sent. A very delicious luncheon was erved by the hostess and enjoyed by all. After a brief business meet ing. the club adjourned to meet Tuesday, January 10, at the home • f Mrs. Jesie White, 2604 Wirt. Mrs. F Green, president Mis. Ford, Secretary. Leona Jackson, reporter Rev. E. H. H Ison, pastor. -OUO-- . SACRIFICE CLUB The Sacrifice Club of Bethel AME church held its Annual Xmas Party at the homo of Mrs. A. Bow ler on December 27th. A very nice program was rendered by members of the club. Mrs. Floyd Cloud was ' the chairman of the entire party and program. Joy to the world was used as an opening by the whole group after which Mrs. Mag gie Smith, vice president of the club, read a paper on the “History and Organization of the Sacrifice Club,’’ Mrs. Elsie Embrey gave a very lovely instrumental solo “Star of the East.” Next came a read ing by Mrs. Martin, entitled “Homo Sweet Home”. Mrs. Grace Lewis, Mrs. Leona Lee, and Mrs. F. Cloud joined together and sang “Oh Little Town of Bcthelhem” with Mrs. W. A. Camper as pianist. Mrs .Martin then gave another in teresting and amusing reading. Mrs. Cloud sang the “Prayer Per fec t’*by Stenson with Mrs. Elsie Embrey playing the piano. Mrs. W G. Camper, wife of the pastor, gave us her interpretation of the “Fifth Nocturne” by Lelback. “Si lent Nig