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Page 6 Portland Observer Thursday. February 23. 1978 Bethel sponsors history project Entertainment Guide by Alien Jones LINKS. INC. PRESENTS - DEBIT.ANTE 1978 • • • If you re not familiar with a Black female national organization called Links. Inc., you should be. There are 149 chapters in 33 states and the nation's capital. Membership is roughly 4.000. The Links are nationally committed to educational, cultural and civic activities. They have been sponsoring the Ebony Fashion Fair for the past few years. The money from their activities goes to community based organizations such as: the Urban League Scholarship Fund. St. \ incent de Paul Day Nursery. Volunteers of America Day Care Center, and Sharon Ryan Memorial Dance Scholarship (Jefferson High School). Nationally they contribute to the United Negro College Fund. The Portland Chapter of the Links have been pacesetters in many endeavors of this community. However, the first Debutantes Ball will probably go down as a milestone in community relationships. For the twelve Debutantes introduced to Black society iast Sunday night, it will probably be one of the highlights of their lives, as a S.R.O. crowd looked on. The young ladies presented were all lovely , and from reading their biographies they have quite a bit on the ball too! The young ladies include: Dana Easley. Camille Hamilton. Debra Fuller, Karen Jenkins. Melissa Smith. Kelly Jamison. Rita Martin. Sharon Hartzog. Sophilia White. Mary Strayhand. Benita Talley and Joy Wallace. The young men who escorted the ladies were: Randy Redditt. Earnest Warren 11. Edward Kent, Clarence Pruitt III. Larry McDade. Dave McKenzie. Anthony Britton. Ceotis Rhoades. Bruce Jones. Allen Evans. Steven Knight, and McKinnley Simpson. This marked a very special occasion for Portlanders, and it was really gratifying to witness it all. The Portland Chapter of the Links is headed by: Yvonne Williams. President; Geraldine Christian. Vice President; Joannie Stokes. Recording Secretary; Hattie Gaskin, Corresponding Secretary; Jacquelyn Brown, Financial Secretary; Bernadette Plummer. Treasurer; Jennie Scales. Parliamentarian; and Historian. Mildred Reynolds. General membership includes: L. Roy, A. Monroe. 0 . Talley, C. Guy. J. Johns. F. Chatman. J. Brown. C. Walker. J. Hartzog. K. Bogel. G. Jones, B. MacCrae. B. Reddier. and M. Williams An excellent presentation ladies, simply excellent! The Oregon Black History Project, sponsored by the Bethel AME Church. Portland. Oregon, is preparing a history of Black Oregonians from the beginning of Oregon Territory to the beginning of World War II. The goal is to produce a book suitable for use by the public schools in teaching Black History, and for the general public as well. The book will contain the history of Black individuals, their culture and ac romplishments. and will also explore the attitudes of the white community, legists tion, and social movements which aided or attempted to deny full social and legal equality to Black people in Oregon. Although the majority of Black people who came to Oregon settled in the urban area of Portland, there have been Black families in communities throughout the state, and the project is interested in obtaining information about these people as well. Anyone having Information about Black pioneers or who would like to be interviewed about their experiences in Oregon is urged to contact Elizabeth Mcljqfan. Director: Oregon Black His tory Project, Bethel AME Church, 5828 N.E. 8th. Portland. Oregon 97211, phone: 284 2782. History program features local talent Outstanding local talent will carry out the theme "Black Concepts Designs and Contributions " at the Oregon Association of Colored Women's Clubs annual Black History Month ITogram Sunday. Feb ruary 28th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m at Matt Dishman Center. Designed to offer the opportunity to explore and experi ence the richness of Black history and creativity the program will feature art, music, drama and exhibits. Artists Chonita Henderson. Jenny Ha rada. Larry Scott. Henry Frison. Isaac Shamsuddin. sculptor Charles Tatum and documentarían Darryl Clegg of the Albina Mural Project will exhibit their personal works and will display the artists' concepts of the murals yet to he completed for the Albina Human Re sources Center building. Boise School students' Black History Exhibit, directed by Mrs. Beth Nance, will be shown and Nigerian art objects acquired on recent visits to Africa will be displayed by Ms. Julia Fletcher and Ms. Adel Waters, as well as books by Black authors. “Black Designs" will consist of an exhibit and mini fashion show of custom designed hats by Ms. Christina Robinson, proprietor of Lady Christina's Boutique. U.S. Bank Plaza Building. The "Black Contributions" program will feature well known Portland talent; Mrs. Anise Hall rendering "The lord's Prayer", spirituals by church singer and professional vocalist. Mrs. Mattie Spears; “Music by Black Composers", Scott Har ris. classical pianist and organist; 'The World of Entertainment" by Ms. Marian Roberts, nationally known pianist and former Musical Director to Mae West and accomtianiest for eight years for the late S pecial guest terformer is Miss Gail itrong. Portland singer and .terformer. Ira Mumford will be featured at OACW Black History Month Program, in a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ethel Waters; "Dramatic Reading and Tribute to Martin Luther King. Jr." by Reverend Ira Mumford, with musical background by Ms. Kathi Harvey; In strumental solo by Harmonicast, Dewey Taylor. Special guest performer will be Port land opera singer Gail Strong, who will return from Vienna shortly. Wead <Z LES FAMMES NOIRE • • • The Les Fammes Noire hosted the first Annual Semi Formal Ball on Saturday. February 18th at the Holiday Inn. The Les Fammes have been in existence for about six years. The funds derived from the social activities put on by the group go for the betterment of the Albina Community. Saturday night was the first of what I hope will be a continued annual affair Although there were not as many people in attendance as the club members expected, those who were there m o« definitely had a very nice time. T.Y.T. Combo provided the music for the evening. This was the fir« time I had the pleasure to hear this particular group, and man was I impressed! The club consists of: Laura Richey. President; Janice Brooks. Vice President; Lovetta Harpole. Secretary; and Helen Burns, Treasurer. Other members are: Katherine Hepburn. Betty Wilson. Athea Dares. Shirley McCoy, Ireana Loving. Slera Neal, Leann Watkins. La Joyce Palk. Beverly Wright and Stenis Pitman. I thought Les Fammes did an excellent job of organizing the affair and eagerly look forward to the next one! Miracle Whip salad dressing from KRAFT is more than salad dressing. It’s great on bread, too. Smooth and easy spreading. Miracle Whip has a secret blend of herbs and spices that adds a fresh, lively, one of-a kind flavor to your favorite breads and things. That’s why we call it “The Bread Spread" CLOSE OUT SALE New and used goods Lloyd Store Only 1115 N.E. Broadway 287-1153 t u, I NUDELMANS Njght & cDay^ FORM AL W EAR OACW is Portland's oldest Black wo men's club and is an affiliate of the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Using the motto. “Lifting as We Climb", it is dedicated to youth, scholar ships, education and community service. Mrs. Betty Thompson is I*resident. Mrs. Viola Johnson, second vice president is ITogram Chairman; Mrs. Marie Smith. Historian, is co chairman of the program, to which the public is invited. There is no charge. A free will offering in support of the club's service projects will be accept ed --m ea n s more than c S P E C IA L IS T S f ;