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About Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1976)
Page 4 Portland Obaorver Thursday, December 2nd. 1976 Delta M other* and Patroness Club serves community N.E. Community consider* now mental health clinic A public meeting to share information about the possibility of starting a com munity mental health center to serve North and Northeast Portland will be held in Portland on Wednesday evening, December 8th. The meeting will be held 7:30 • 10:00 p.m. at the Cascade Center Auditorium (Portland Community College). 706 N. Killingswcrth. It is open to professionals in mental health agencies, those working in human service related organizations, school offi cials, representatives of neighborhood organizations, and other interested indi viduala. A 123,884 one-year project planning grant from the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW) to the department of psychiatry at the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center (UOHSC) is making planning of such a center possible. Dr. James Shore, chairman of the psychiatry department, said the planning may ultimately lead to submitting to HEW a grant proposal to fund a center, which would offer a comprehensive sys- tem of mental health services. Dr. Shore explains that Portland is “probably the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. without a federally funded community health center program “Because the services to be developed are to be community based and respon sive to the mental health needs of the community, the involvement and partici pation of many individuals is vital. This meeting s objective is to share informa tion regarding this planning effort. We see this as the first step in gaining active participation of community members, agency representatives, and other inter ested efforts in this most important effort," he said. The planning meeting has been organ ized in cooperation with such groups as the Albina Center for Community M»"tal Health, the Delaunay Institute of Mental Health, the State of Oregon Public Welfare Department, and the Portland State University School of Social Work. More information about the meeting can be obtained from Richard Engstrom, resident assistant in psychiatry, UOHSC, at 225-8145. Theater needs actors land Community College. Auditions to be held at 1435 N.E. Buffalo on Monday. December 6th and Wednesday, December 8th, 1976. Acting parts needed: 8 males and 8 females. All interested parties should call 289-4428 or 281 9940. The New Community Repertory Theater “Star Productions", is now con sidering applications from actors and stage technicians for the play The Other Side Of The Coin. The production is sche duled to open January 21st, at Port In 1954 some community women were approached about organising a group to be known as the “Delta Mothers and Patroness Club." These wonwn were mothers who lived in Portland and close friends of the local members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Inc. The establish ing took place at the home of the first coordinator, Ellen Torrence Law who lived on N. Vancouver Avenue at the time. The main purpose was to serve as an auxiliary to Beta Psi Chapter, of Delta Sigma Theta. The Sorority had hosteo the Par West Regional Conference in 1961 (in St. Phillip's Parish Hall) and because of the small number of chapter members found it difficult to adequately service all tasks. The Sorority also wished to broaden its activities with other community groups and felt that with a Mothers and Patroness Club which could serve in a hostess capacity, the Sorority members would be free to do the programming at a given session. Some of the activities of the Club parallel those of Beta Psi. Community type programs of the Sorority dealt with mental health, career conferences, and counseling and guidance, sometimes alone and at other times co-sponsored with the Urban League, Kappa Alpha Pai Fraternity, and/or General Extension Division of the Oregon State System of Higher Education. The Mothers and Patroness Club was founded on the premise it was to be an auxiliary to the Sorority, but equally strong was the backing and urging of the Sorority to carry on a program of its own so long as those activities were not in conflict with the ideals of Delta Sigma Theta. The first officers of the Club were: President Eleanor Moulden (mother of Gwen Moulden Gerald), Vice-President Eva Manning (mother of Hasel Davis). Secretary Elizabeth Williams (deceased. Patroness of Ellent. Law). Teaaurer Mary Loretta Smith (Patroness of Cyviria Woods). Other charter members were: Nina Jackson (Patroness of Laura Glosson) Annie Shine (Patroness of Ern estine Palmer Brown), Maude Banks Young (mother of Bernice Banks). Roberta Blackburn (mother of Hattie Gaskin), Marguerite Williams (mother of Ann Williams) Ola Reed (Patroness of Geneva Jordan, deceased) and Sylvia Thompson (mother of Addie Jean Haynes). One of the earliest projects undertaken by the Club was the financing of a specially built tricycle for a physically handicapped child at the old Holiday School for Crippled Children. November 11th, 1964 saw the Club launch its “classic", the annual waffle breakfast at the home of Patroness Anna Mae Lee. Shortly thereafter, the Club began holding the breakfasts on the Saturday immediately following Armis lice Day. The waffles are made from "scratch" by the members of the Mothers and Patroness Club. The Deltas help in the actual serving. After twelve years, the breakfasts have really grown. For the Jordan (deceased), Cyviria Woods, Addie Jean Haynes, Jew el Bowman. Bernadette Plummer, I xjis Sayles. Jean Jackson and currently, Ixiis Irving. Both Jewell Bow man and Cyviria have served more than one biennium as coordinator. The Club m eets the first Thursday of the month, September through June and its colors are red and white. The current officers are: President Harrie Bell Paris, Vice President Pauline Countee, Recora ing Secretary Lylla Phillips. Correspond ing Secretary Marguerite Williams. Treasurer Mary Loretta Smith. last five years they have been held at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Club members donate the butter, eggs, milk and sugar and buy the meat, juice, and syrup from the treasury. Moat of the proceeds are turned over to Beta Psi Chapter to add to its funds which have been raised by the Black Heritage Brunch, for its annual scholarship fund. By the way. the Club members also contribute hot dishes or dessert to the annual Brunch. 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A joint statement released by the artists reveals that they’re all dedicated to raising the consciousness level of their community by contributing their artistic talents. The rnrhi msiMs art shew will be on exhibit and open to the public until December 24th, 1976. The Nstisnsl Council of Negro Women invite the public to attend their Founder’s Day Tea. Mary McLeod Bethune. Founder. Sunday, December 5th, 1976, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7335 N. Commercial. Program is at 4:00 p.m. -u.. , , i High School will present Victor Herbert’s Babes in Toyland on December 4th, at 8:00 p.m. and December 11 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. in the Jefferson High School Auditorium. Billed as a musical for children of all ages, the characters are all the familiar people from Mother Gooseland including the Widow Piper and her children, Tom. Jack and Jill, BoPeep, Curly Locks, Miss Muffet, Contrary Mary, etc. who become entangled with a villain named Barnaby and hit henchmen. All ends happily of course, and happiness reigns in Toyland forever. The show is available for group bookings and touring through January. For reservations call 287-2631, extension 74. Jack and Jill of America, inc. presents its first “Festive Halidaj- Ten," Sunday. December 5th. 1976 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Smith, 4301 N.E. Mason Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is a nonprofit organization of Mothers, whose primary objective is to create a medium through which growth and development will be stimulated in civic, cultural and educational responsibility. The former La* Novias Clnb of the 50's is getting together a Pre-Christmas Dance set for Friday, December 10th, 1976 from 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The group is calling its dance The 50'* Era (happy days] and requesting guests to dress far that period. However, one can dress as he chooses. There will be a prize for the best 50's fashion. The dance will be held at the Elks Hall, 6 N. Tillamook St. Donation is $2.00 per person. Mr. George Page will be the Disc Jockey spinning records of the 50's. Tickets are available from all members and at the Elks Hall. Please come and join in the fun. Tickets also available at the door. ■ \ M If you got bo| ed doing the bum p w ith your soft pa try o u r hard pack. \ ,? i / “The BoJangles Champagne Christmas Ball" will be on December 11th, 1976 Pom 9:00 p.m. until twilight at Kiernan Community Hall, located next to school at 806 N.E. Alberta Street. Those 21 yra. of age and over are invited to this formal Hear ye! Hear ye! The Now Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 3725 North Gantenbein Avenue. Portland. OR. Reverend A. Bernard Devers, Pastor, will feature internation ally known saxophonist. Vernard Johnson in concert on December 4th. 1976 at 7:30 p.m. Also appearing with him will be the Inspirational Seven of Seattle, Washington, and of course the Magnificent Mass Choir of New Hope The public is invited to this Pre-Christmas Musical ¿ 1 1 L I SHOP S * ►!<*>*** lENOW'S FOR BRANDS you kn o w K V A R IE T IE S y r u lik e S IZ E S y o u w a n t The FrwndltMf Store* In Town| Since 1 90 » • MlvKit -.inr, f . n >< tv , * .... M e n t h o l a n d R e g u la r W arning: The S urgeon G eneral Has D eterm ined That Cigarette Sm oking is Dangerous to Your Health. 17 mg. "tar’/ 1.1 mg. nicotine, aw. per cigarette, by FÎCI
