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.
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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
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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
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