Observer_1945-07-31

P_ag e 2 Social Notes Cocktail Party • • • I refre~hments were served. During the festivities, Banjoski's orchestra played "Happy Birthday to You" after which Miss Mary Simmons sang "The Man I Love". Later Mrs. Bessie Harris sang "More Than You Know". The waitresses at the Dude Ranch had Banjoski and the orchestra play the popular tune "Embraceable You" and ded– icate it to Minnie. Both of the The OBSERVER party m honor of her daughter, Miss Fredricka Wright July 4. A special guest included Genolia Me.. Con, a visitor from Oakland, Cal. She was accompanied to Portland by her mother, Mrs. Lula Brown. The house of Mrs. Cage was dec– orated with Sweet Peas, and Roses adorned the room of Fredricka. Other guests were Dorothea and Dr. and Mrs. R.N. Joyner, Jr., were host at a cocktail party Tues– day evening, July 17, honoring their mothers, Mrs. R. N. Joy- vocal renditions and instrumenta- s f B M d tions were enjoyed by all the lis- ner, r., o aston, ass., an Mrs. Ruby Adamson of New York teners. * * * City. Assisting in serving the many guests at this event were Mes– dames Ethel Williams, Gustavia Winslow, Dolores Caldwell, Thel– ma Unthank, Mildred Minor and Miss Florence Hildebrand. * * * Birthday Parties and Visitors Mrs. Minnie Tumer was the guest of honor at a beautiful birthday party given by Mr. How– ard Payne at the Dude Ranch Fri– day evening, July 20th. In Photo number 1. Mrs. Turner and Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgeralu Beaver were the gracious hosts at a elaborate surprise birthday party given in honor of Mrs. Beaver's mother, Mrs. Clara Triplett Sun– day afternoon, July 29, at the Beaver's palatial residence on Northeast Rodney avenue. I A delicious buffet luncheon con– sisting of hor d'oerves, barbecue, I and other delicacies were served to the guests. Mr. Beaver had his lawn decorated attractively with swank lawn furniture which he built. Mr. Payne can be seen standing in I Photo 2, Mr. and Mrs. Trip- the midst of hearty expressions of lett; 3, guests who attended party. 'I good cheer from the more than 75 * * * # guests who were present at this Photo {4) event. Each table was decorated Child's Birthday Party with gorgeous fresh cut flowers Mrs. Lee Cage, 86 N. E. Tilla- and lighted candles. Stimulating mook, gave a beautiful birthday Rhythm ROUND--UP By AVEW HERD Banjoski, we have heard you do much better! Bring the boys back to the standard established on your first night. Our enthusiasm is Ceil– ing "'0". Swing fans did you know that Ralph Stevenson, the driving pian– ist has been one of the finest drum– mers in the game. At his peak he compared favorably with stars such as Hampton, Jones, Rich, et al. Brownie "Escapee" Amedee is , - . .......... 1 1 j The Northwest's Only i I Negro Furrier I I . i MOTT t i t I SISTERS i I . i Style Salon t I c 2107 N. Vancouver Avenue Telephone TRinity 5111 BEATRICE REED Owner-Manager Designers of ••• Fashionable Women's Clothing I ••••••••••• J laying down some more of that fine piano. He assisted at the Dude Ranch last week. He is also groovy j with his queens and AWOL's. The Red Callender Trio enter– tained at the Vancouver Barracks Tuesday afternon, July 31. An 1 • appreciative audience of servicemen and overseas veterans were thrilled by the uncanny musicianship of [ this dynamic combination. Callen-! der, Brooks and Enois will open II Tuesday, August 8, at Slim J en– kin's Cocktail Lounge in Oakland. I Club operators are going to be kept on their toes furnishing at– tractive entertainment for their pa– trons. Already it is rumored that 1 renovations and improvements are! under way for many places in the community where there are nightly pleasure facilities. • Tooty Boyd is still crying those torrid numbers that make the fem– mes wipe their eyes. Joe Crane is whipping a fine band in shape at the Shangri-la. Many nights they have to turn the crowds away at the door. Joe says he has everything but a bassist. When he finds one he will reclaim his crown as the best local swing band. Big Bugs Easley has many new admirers who deeply appreciate his versions of "Cottontail". Little Dave Henderson plays equally well the alto and tenor sax. (Continued on Page 8) July 31, 1945 David Henry, June Hill and who returned to her home Sunday, Frances Morgan. Mrs. Brown and daughter ex– pect to return to Oakland August 2, after having spent 10 pleasant days as the house guests of Mrs. Cage. * * * Photo {5) Miss Beatrice Nash of Chicago July 9, after a six weeks' visit with her niece, Mrs. William H. Brown, 2313 N. Vancouver avenue. While in Portland, Miss Nash was the recipient of manr social courtesies. Before returning home she will visit in San Francisco and Los An– geles, Calif. (Continued on Page 8) 2 & 3 by Caldwell.