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INDEX TO "NEWS OF INTEREST TO COLORED READERS" Alexandria Gazette August 30, 1927 - June 1, 1928 LAST NAME/ORGANIZATION FIRST NAME DATE PAGE NOTES Ackers Herbert 31-Mar-28 9 Guest of Mrs Hannah Hall Adams Mr 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of M/M Fletcher Adams Clarence E M/M 14-Oct-27 15 Visited aunt & uncle M/M O R Gilford Adams A W Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist Church Addison Myra 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting friends in PA Addison Ada 2-Sep-27 2 Patient in Georgetown Hospital Addison Ada 9-Sep-27 11 Recovering from illness Addison Myra 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends/relatives in Jenkintown PA Addison Ada 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada Gibson Addison Ada 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at home Addison Ada 13-Jan-28 11 Ill at home Addison Lillian Mrs 12-May-28 9 Directoress of Mother's Day program at Third Baptist Church Adkins A D Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Sister of Mrs B B Evans Adkins A D Rev 30-Aug-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins Ad Rev/M 2-Sep-27 2 Baby shower given by Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins Rev A D 6-Sep-27 8 Officiated at funeral of Dennis Knapper Adkins A D Rev 6-Sep-27 8 Recovering at home from operation Adkins A D Rev 6-Sep-27 8 Officiated at funeral of William Dishman Adkins A D Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A D Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A W Rev 23-Sep-27 7 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A W Rev 30-Sep-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A D Rev/M 7-Oct-27 11 Visited by Mrs Ballard sister of Mrs A D Adkins Adkins A W Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A W Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A W Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Sister Almeta Davis is visiting Adkins A W Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A W Rev 25-Oct-27 9 Officiated at funeral of Catherine Butler Adkins A W Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Officiated at marriage of Mitchell Williams & Clyde Caurett Adkins A W Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A W Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A D Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist Church Adkins A W Rev 22-Nov-27 9 Officiated at funeral of Mrs Agnes Webb Adkins A W Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist Church 1

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Page 1: INDEX TO NEWS OF INTEREST TO COLORED …...INDEX TO "NEWS OF INTEREST TO COLORED READERS" Alexandria Gazette August 30, 1927 - June 1, 1928 LAST NAME/ORGANIZATION FIRST NAME DATE PAGE

INDEX TO "NEWS OF INTEREST TO COLORED READERS"Alexandria Gazette

August 30, 1927 - June 1, 1928

LAST NAME/ORGANIZATION FIRST NAME DATE PAGE NOTES

Ackers Herbert 31-Mar-28 9 Guest of Mrs Hannah HallAdams Mr 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of M/M FletcherAdams Clarence E M/M 14-Oct-27 15 Visited aunt & uncle M/M O R GilfordAdams A W Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAddison Myra 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting friends in PAAddison Ada 2-Sep-27 2 Patient in Georgetown HospitalAddison Ada 9-Sep-27 11 Recovering from illnessAddison Myra 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends/relatives in Jenkintown PAAddison Ada 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonAddison Ada 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeAddison Ada 13-Jan-28 11 Ill at homeAddison Lillian Mrs 12-May-28 9 Directoress of Mother's Day program at Third Baptist ChurchAdkins A D Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Sister of Mrs B B EvansAdkins A D Rev 30-Aug-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins Ad Rev/M 2-Sep-27 2 Baby shower given by Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins Rev A D 6-Sep-27 8 Officiated at funeral of Dennis KnapperAdkins A D Rev 6-Sep-27 8 Recovering at home from operationAdkins A D Rev 6-Sep-27 8 Officiated at funeral of William DishmanAdkins A D Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A D Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 23-Sep-27 7 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 30-Sep-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A D Rev/M 7-Oct-27 11 Visited by Mrs Ballard sister of Mrs A D Adkins Adkins A W Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Sister Almeta Davis is visitingAdkins A W Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 25-Oct-27 9 Officiated at funeral of Catherine ButlerAdkins A W Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Officiated at marriage of Mitchell Williams & Clyde CaurettAdkins A W Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A D Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 22-Nov-27 9 Officiated at funeral of Mrs Agnes WebbAdkins A W Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist Church

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Adkins A W Rev & family 30-Nov-27 9 Visited relatives in PetersburgAdkins A W Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins Rober L 13-Dec-27 9 DiedAdkins A W Rev 13-Dec-27 9 Addressed Elks' memorial serviceAdkins A W Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Officiated at funeral for Emma R HillAdkins A W Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins Mary Mrs 18-Jan-28 9 Visiting relatives in Greensboro NCAdkins A W Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins Teresa 2-May-28 7 Ill at homeAdkins A W Rev 5-May-28 9 Participated in Health DayAdkins A W Rev 5-May-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 12-May-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 19-May-28 9 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchAdkins A W Rev 22-May-28 9 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Sarah ButlerAdkins A W Rev 1-Jun-28 11 Delivered baccalaureate address at Fredericksburg Normal InstituteAlexandria Citizen's Association 17-Mar-28 9 Meeting to be held at Parker-Gray SchoolAlexandria Citizen's Association 21-Apr-28 9 Meeting announcedAlexandria Citizen's Association 27-Apr-28 11 Article about associationAlexandria Humming Bird Quartet 23-Feb-28 7 To present program at Lyric HallAlexandria Lodge 4-Apr-28 9 To observe Educational WeekAlexandria Lodge 48 IBPOEW 12-May-28 9 To hold whist partyAlexandria Lodge No 48 IBPOEW 3-Dec-27 11 To hold joint service with Israel Temple No 138Alexandria Lodge No 48 IBPOEW 10-Dec-27 9 To hold joint service with Israel Temple No 138Alexandria Patriarchie 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchAlfred Steet Baptist Ch Sunday School 24-Dec-27 9 To present cantataAlfred Street Baptist Church 13-Sep-27 7 Program given by class No 5

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Alfred Street Baptist Church 23-Sep-27 7 Home-coming celebrationAlfred Street Baptist Church 23-Sep-27 7 Sale of children's clothesAlfred Street Baptist Church 7-Oct-27 11 Rummage sale to be heldAlfred Street Baptist Church 7-Oct-27 11 Parsonage Club to give rexall supperAlfred Street Baptist Church 11-Oct-27 9 Parsonage Club to host supperAlfred Street Baptist Church 18-Oct-27 9 Parsonage Club meetingAlfred Street Baptist Church 25-Oct-27 9 Held funeral for Mrs Catherine ButlerAlfred Street Baptist Church 28-Oct-27 11 Rev Geo W Powell of Falls Church to deliver sermonAlfred Street Baptist Church 22-Nov-27 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Agnes WebbAlfred Street Baptist Church 22-Nov-27 9 Invitation to servicesAlfred Street Baptist Church 22-Nov-27 9 Red Cross fund raiserAlfred Street Baptist Church 30-Nov-27 9 Infant Class luncheon announcementAlfred Street Baptist Church 6-Sep-27 8 Held funeral service for William DishmanAlfred Street Baptist Church 24-Dec-27 9 To celebrate 65th Emancipation DayAlfred Street Baptist Church 27-Dec-27 11 To present pageant Alfred Street Baptist Church 31-Dec-27 7 To host 65th Emancipation Day celebrationAlfred Street Baptist Church 1-Feb-28 7 To host oyster supperAlfred Street Baptist Church 1-Feb-28 7 To present pageantAlfred Street Baptist Church 8-Feb-28 7 BYPU program givenAlfred Street Baptist Church 28-Feb-28 9 To observe Men's and Women's Day at churchAlfred Street Baptist Church 28-Feb-28 9 To host Leap Year programAlfred Street Baptist Church 6-Mar-28 9 To hold funeral service for Rev George C DixonAlfred Street Baptist Church 9-Mar-28 11 Held funeral service for Rev George DixonAlfred Street Baptist Church 14-Mar-28 9 Baptism to be heldAlfred Street Baptist Church 14-Mar-28 9 Held Men's and Women's Day rallyAlfred Street Baptist Church 27-Mar-28 9 Baptism to be heldAlfred Street Baptist Church 4-Apr-28 9 Choir to present cantataAlfred Street Baptist Church 21-Apr-28 9 Rally and literary program to be presentedAlfred Street Baptist Church 2-May-28 7 Presented cantataAlfred Street Baptist Church 8-May-28 9 To host stereopticon lecture on AfricaAlfred Street Baptist Church 8-May-28 9 To celebrate 87th anniversaryAlfred Street Baptist Church 12-May-28 9 To present Mother's Day programAlfred Street Baptist Church 22-May-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Sarah ButlerAlfred Street Baptist Church 22-May-28 9 Celebrated 87th anniversaryAlfred Street Baptist Church 29-May-28 7 To present cantataAlfred Street Baptist Church 1-Jun-28 11 To present program given by junior membersAllen Howard 30-Sep-27 11 Dinner guest of Mrs M E EvansAllston Helen 4-Nov-27 15 Recovered from illnessAllston Bertha 15-Feb-28 7 Recovering from illnessAllston Bertha 6-Apr-28 15 Visiting Philadelphia indefinitelyAmes Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Returned from visiting in city and New YorkAnderson Marguerite 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting Ella Dixon

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Anderson J H Major/M 7-Dec-27 7 Attended dinner held for Mrs James WalkerAnderson Lucretia V Mrs 16-Dec-27 15 Ill at homeAnderson Elizabeth 10-Jan-28 9 Visited relatives in RichmondAnderson Harvey 1-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeAnderson Rosie C Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 DiedAnderson Anna Mrs 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchAnderson Pope 22-May-28 9 Leader of the muscial group Red DevilsAnderson Hattie Mrs 26-May-28 9 Visited by Mrs Cunningham of PhiladelphiaAnderson Rev 29-May-28 7 To preach at Shiloh Baptist ChurchAnniges Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Funeral for Emma R Hill held at home of Mrs AnnigesArmstrong Katherine 19-May-28 9 City Physical Education supervisor at Field DayArnold W C (Undertaker) 30-Aug-27 9 Officiated at Addie Washington funeralArnold W C 6-Sep-27 8 Officiated at funeral of Mrs Joseph WallaceArnold W C (Undertaker) 13-Dec-27 9 Services for John McGwin held at chapelArnold W C (Undertaker) 27-Dec-27 11 Funeral service for Vincent Randall held in chapelArnold W C 17-Feb-28 9 Hosted meeting of Executive Committee of Parker-Gray SchoolArnold W C Mrs 17-Feb-28 9 Recovering from illnessArnold's Funeral Parlor 31-Mar-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Georgianna LittlejohnAskew E L 15-Nov-27 9 Visited Mary V WareAthenian Dramatic and Saving Club 17-Feb-28 9 Presented program at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchAtkins George Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited by Claude EvansAugustus Ida Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeAugustus Ida Mrs 12-May-28 9 Recovering from illnessAuxiliary No 9 IBPOEW 24-Apr-28 7 Sponsoring reunion excursionB E S Club 2-May-28 7 Meeting announcement for Butter & Egg Social ClubB Y P U 13-Jan-28 11 Mrs Mary W Ware presidentB Y P U 29-May-28 7 Invitation for others to joinBailey Mr & Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited Mrs E WilliamsBaker L E 9-Sep-27 11 Grandson of Mrs L E WashingtonBaker Charles M/M 13-Sep-27 7 Visited relatives/friends in Tunstall & Richmond VABaker James 1-Nov-27 9 Patient in hospitalBaker J 15-Nov-27 9 Recovering from illnessBaker B 6-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeBaker Lawrence E 24-Apr-28 7 Recovering from illnessBaker L E 24-Apr-28 7 Visited by aunt Mrs Maude A EdwardsBaker Kate Mrs 22-May-28 9 Died at home - bur Alexandria VABalkans Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonBall Grace Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Died at Freedman's HospitalBall Thomas 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourBall Thomas M/M 14-Apr-28 9 Attended party given by Bessie DoveBall Mary Mrs 22-May-28 9 Died in Baltimore - bur Alexandria VABallard Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Visiting her sister Mrs A D Adkins

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Ballard Mary E Mrs 29-May-28 7 Died suddenly at Odd Fellows HallBallton Bertha L Mrs 3-Mar-28 9 Visiting mother Mrs Rosetta L FrazierBaltimore Leon 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnBaltimore Leon Jr 27-Jan-28 11 To participate in music program presented by Whatsoever CircleBaltimore L C Sr 1-Feb-28 7 Treasurer of Civic AssociationBaltimore Leon 10-Apr-28 7 Entertained at Elks Club Education Week celebrationBanaker Social Athletic Club 6-Mar-28 9 To host program at Odd Fellows HallBanks Fannie Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Ill at homeBanks M/M 15-Feb-28 7 Birth of baby boyBaptist Ministers Alliance 16-Dec-27 15 To attend Third Baptist Church serviceBaptist Young People's Union 7-Dec-27 7 Organized at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchBaptist Young People's Union 13-Dec-27 9 Announcing pageant to be held at Alfred St Baptist ChurchBaptist Young People's Union 20-Dec-27 9 To present pageant at Alfred St Baptist ChurchBarbee Eluja Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Ill at homeBarbour Bessie 6-Sep-27 8 Spent month in Woodbury ForestBarbour S J Elder 9-Sep-27 11 SD Seventh Day AdventistBarbour S J Elder 16-Sep-27 11 SD Seventh Day AdventistBarbour S J Elder 30-Sep-27 11 Second Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J (Evangelist) 15-Nov-27 9 Preaching at the Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour Julia Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonBarbour Bessie 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonBarbour S J Elder 19-Nov-27 11 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 26-Nov-27 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 3-Dec-27 11 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 10-Dec-27 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 16-Dec-27 15 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 24-Dec-27 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 31-Dec-27 7 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 7-Jan-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 13-Jan-28 11 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 27-Jan-28 11 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 4-Feb-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 10-Feb-28 11 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 3-Mar-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 9-Mar-28 11 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 17-Mar-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 24-Mar-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour Bessie 27-Mar-28 9 Hosted party for brother Dr A F BarbourBarbour A F Dr 27-Mar-28 9 Sister Bessie Barbour hosted party forBarbour S J Elder 31-Mar-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 6-Apr-28 15 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 14-Apr-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist Church

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Barbour S J Elder 21-Apr-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 27-Apr-28 11 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 5-May-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 12-May-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarbour S J Elder 19-May-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarett R A Dr & family 6-Sep-27 8 Spent summer in Colton MDBarlow S J Elder 17-Feb-28 9 Seventh Day Adventist ChurchBarnes Hannah Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Recovering from illnessBarnett Thomas 27-Dec-27 11 Ill at homeBarrett Jerry M/M 30-Sep-27 11 Went to Atlantic City with grandsonBarrett Howard M/M 30-Sep-27 11 Went to Atlantic City with M/M Jerry BarrettBarrett Thomas 11-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeBarrett Dr/M 8-Nov-27 9 Guests of Mrs Deliah MurryBarton Pauline Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Recovering from illnessBates Mittie Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeBates Mittie Mrs 26-Nov-27 9 Recovered from illnessBaxter J H L 20-Mar-28 9 Appointed supertintendent of Southern Aid Society of VirginiaBe Yourself Club 26-May-28 9 Organized by Benjamin BrooksBe Yourself Club 1-Jun-28 11 Update on activitiesBeale Moses 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesBeander Wm Jr 20-Dec-27 9 Visited aunt Mrs Julia CampbellBeason H H Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Visiting Ruth L GilliamBeason H H Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Gave surprise party for Ruth GilliamBeason H H Miss 7-Jan-28 9 Visited M/M Charles GrayBeathea James Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Visited brother in Richmond with Beatrice Bethea & Mary StanleyBell Lucretia Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting friends in New York CityBell Etta 30-Aug-27 9 Visited friends in New York CityBell Ada Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visited Mrs M BellBell M Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visited by Mrs Ada Bell of New York CityBell Ulysses 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnBell U G 10-Jan-28 9 Guest of Mrs J D JenkinsBell Louise Mrs 18-Jan-28 9 Recovering from illnessBell Victoria Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Visited the Misses DorseyBell Ulysses 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourBelle Robert M/M 25-Oct-27 9 Guests were Mrs Mamie Fountaine & Mrs Ella YancyBennett John 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerBenson James Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting sister Mrs James SmithBenson James 27-Mar-28 9 Guest of M/M James SmithBenson James M/M 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B SmithBenson Laura Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B SmithBenson Annie Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Visited relatives and friends in PhiladelphiaBenson James 24-Apr-28 7 Guest of M/M James B Smith

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Bentley Catherine 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughBerry James 29-May-28 7 Died at residence of Mrs Malissa CrossBethea James Mrs. 15-Nov-27 9 Recovering from illnessBethea Beatrice 10-Feb-28 11 Visted uncle in Richmond with Mrs James Bethea & Mary StanleyBethel Presbyterian Baptist Church 16-Dec-27 15 To present musical and literary programBethel Presbyterian Church 30-Sep-27 11 To hold funeral service for Mrs Susie S JohnsonBethel Presbyterian Church 24-Dec-27 9 Presented musical and literary programBethel Presbyterian Church 18-Jan-28 9 Literary program heldBethel Presbyterian Church 12-May-28 9 To present Mother's Day programBethlehem Baptist Church 14-Oct-27 15 Woman's Day and Mother's Bench rallyBeulah Baptist Church 18-Oct-27 9 Announcing spiritual & financial driveBeulah Baptist Church 19-May-28 9 To present literary programBilliam Ruth 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonBirchett B Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Living in NYC indefinitelyBlondheim William 30-Aug-27 9 Ill at homeBlondheim William 9-Sep-27 11 Ill at homeBlondheim William 11-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeBlondheim Wm 13-Dec-27 9 Died at homeBlondheim Wm 16-Dec-27 15 Funeral services held at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchBlondheim M R Mrs 21-Jan-28 9 Visited daughter Mrs Samuel H Webb in WashingtonBlondheim Matilda Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesBlue F B Dr 8-Nov-27 9 Guest of Mrs Deliah MurryBlue Julia 20-Mar-28 9 Vice-president of Marching Club of Israel Temple No 138Blue F B Dr 17-Apr-28 7 Recovering from operationBlue T B Dr 5-May-28 9 Recovered from illnessBogans R M/M 19-Nov-27 11 Guests at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonBolding Lawrence Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Visiting sisters Elizabeth Turner & Charlotte TurnerBolding J M M/M 25-Oct-27 9 Visiting sisters Elizabeth Turner & Charlotte TurnerBonner Ellen Mrs 4-Nov-27 15 Died at Freedman's Hospital - bur Norfolk VABooker Mrs 17-Feb-28 9 Visited father Royer LyesBotts R D Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Zion Baptist churchBotts R D Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 30-Sep-27 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Zion Baptist Church

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Botts R D Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 4-Feb-28 8 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 21-Apr-28 9 To preach at special services at Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 12-May-28 9 To preach at Zion Baptist Church's Mother's Day programBotts R D Rev 12-May-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 19-May-28 9 Zion Baptist ChurchBotts R D Rev 22-May-28 9 To speak at Eastern Star servicesBouden Aurelia 20-Mar-28 9 Attended Junior Art Club meetingBowden L Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Guest of Mrs Carrie EvansBowden Wesley M/M 18-Oct-27 9 Guests of Mrs Phillips EvansBowden James M/M 25-Oct-27 9 Visited RichmondBowman Hazel 9-Sep-27 11 Died at Alexandria HospitalBowman Rosa Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeBowton R D 19-Nov-27 11 Spoke at American Education Week Parker-Gray SchoolBowton R C 5-May-28 9 Superintendant of schools participated in Health DayBowton R C 8-May-28 9 Superindentant of schools at Parker-Gray School programBowton R C 1-Jun-28 11 To present certificates to graduates of seventh gradeBoyd A 26-Nov-27 9 Attended party for Charles RobertsBradley Addie 6-Sep-27 8 Visited by Margaret ChisleyBrady M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Ada GibsonBramson James 7-Jan-28 9 Visited relatives in BaltimoreBranch Eva Wiley Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting mother Mrs T WilliamsBrandon David M/M 8-Nov-27 9 Guests of Mrs Deliah MurryBransome Kate Mrs 12-May-28 9 Visited Mrs Carrie StevensBranson James 2-May-28 7 Visited relatives in Baltimore

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Branson Burnette 1-Jun-28 11 Guest of Annie B JonesBrent Louisa Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Visited by Mrs Mable Johnson and son JustinBrent David 23-Sep-27 7 Attended party given by Ida PinkardBrent P M/M 4-Oct-27 9 Guest at party given by Corrine TurnerBrent Kathleen 17-Mar-28 9 Hosted Whatsoever Circle meetingBrice G 20-Mar-28 9 Visited AlexandriaBritt Fred Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Visiting relatives in townBroadnich Irene E Mrs 12-May-28 9 Directoress of Biblical presentation at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchBroadnich Irene E Mrs 26-May-28 9 Directoress of Biblical drama at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchBrooks Griffin M/M 30-Aug-27 9 Spent time in LexingtonBrooks Benjamin 27-Sep-27 9 Ill at homeBrooks Millie 11-Oct-27 9 Granted scholarship to Howard UniversityBrooks Elbert Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Guest of Mrs Pearl WillisBrooks Rosa Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Visited Culpeper & Warrenton with sister Janie WilliamsBrooks Griffin M/M 10-Jan-28 9 Visited Balston with M/M Robert LuckettBrooks Rosa Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Hosted card partyBrooks M/M 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Rosa BrooksBrooks Richard 10-Feb-28 11 Attended surprise party for Wm I CulmerBrooks Evelyn Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Visited AlexandriaBrooks Hilda 14-Apr-28 9 Visited by Ruth HaskinsBrooks Hilda 14-Apr-28 9 Visited by Clarence ShortsBrooks Benjamin 26-May-28 9 Organized Be Yourself ClubBrooks Benjamin 29-May-28 7 Founder of BYPU ClubBrown Wilbert P M/M & son 9-Sep-27 11 Returned from motor trip through PhiladelphiaBrown Helen 23-Sep-27 7 Attended party given by Ida PinkardBrown M 4-Oct-27 9 Guest at party given by Corrine TurnerBrown Helen 7-Oct-27 11 Ill at homeBrown Martha Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Announces engagement of daughter Martha R BrownBrown Martha R 15-Nov-27 9 Engagement announced to John E RaspberryBrown Charles 30-Nov-27 9 Recovering from illnessBrown Elmora Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Visited sister Mrs Hannah ThomasBrown Elizabeth Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Attended surprise party for Wm I CulmerBrown Dorthieres 10-Feb-28 11 Attended surprise party for Wm I CulmerBrown Helen 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesBrown Mildred 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesBrown Mattie 20-Mar-28 9 Secretary of Marching Club of Israel Temple No 138Brown Marion 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs. Viola CrummerBrown Rev/M 17-Apr-28 7 Visited by daughter Mrs S NicholsBrown James 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesBrown Henry (Undertaker) 22-May-28 9 Visited AlexandriaBrown Helen 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubBrunsley E & P 26-Nov-27 9 Attended party for Charles Roberts

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Bryant Roy Mrs 21-Jan-28 9 Guest of Mrs Alphonso BrooksBryant Emma Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Mistress of ceremonies at Third Baptist Church anniversary serviceBucille Art Club 4-Apr-28 9 Organized by Mrs Clara SaundersBuckner I Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Giving novelty supper for Bethel Presbyterian ChurchBuckner Mary Mrs 6-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeBuckner Henry M/M 14-Mar-28 9 Attended funeral of Rev George DixonBunche Sallye Mrs 22-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeBundy Rev Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 From WoodlandBurgess Amanda Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Ill at homeBurgess Ananda Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 Recovering from illnessBurgess Amanda Mrs 15-May-28 9 Recovered from illnessBurke Edith Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visited parents M/M Wm RussellBurke Lillian 2-Sep-27 2 Visited grandparents M/M Wm RussellBurke Robert 22-Nov-27 9 Attended funeral of Agnes WebbBurke Cecelia Mrs 3-Dec-27 11 Visited by son Boyd BurkeBurke Boyd 3-Dec-27 11 Visited mother Cecelia BurkeBurke Cecelia Mrs 14-Mar-28 9 Visiting ill daughter in Hampton VABurke Cecelia Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Visited daughter and son in PetersburgBurleigh Professor 17-Apr-28 7 Attended party given by Mrs Eleanor T ShamwellBurns Dorothy 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughBushrod Annie Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Recovering from illnessBushrod Nellie 29-May-28 7 Died at Alexandria HospitalButler Ellen Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Sister of Annie JonesButler Anna Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visited by Mrs Martha MillerButler Catherine 30-Aug-27 9 Ill at homeButler Ellen Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting mother Carrie StevensButler Etta Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visited Mrs L E WashingtonButler Agnes Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Sister of Martha Gorbin & Emma LovingoodButler Catherine Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Health improving Butler Ellen J Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited mother Mrs Carrie Stevens in AlexandriaButler M Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Visiting M/M D Westley GainsButler Agnes 30-Sep-27 11 Visited by sister Martha Corbin of York PAButler Catherine Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeButler Catherine Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Died at homeButler Bessie Mrs 30-Nov-27 9 Recovering at homeButler Agnes Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Visited by sister Martha CorbinButler E F Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Lectured at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchButler Bessie Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Visited by relatives Mrs Bertha Hodges & James HodgesButler Sarah Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Recovering from illnessButler Etta Mrs 14-Mar-28 9 Visiting Brooklyn, NYButler Robert 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourButler Sarah Mrs 31-Mar-28 9 Ill at home

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Butler Sarah Mrs 6-Apr-28 15 Ill at homeButler L 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerButler Sarah Mrs 19-May-28 9 Ill at homeButler Sarah Mrs 22-May-28 9 Died at homeButler Joseph H 22-May-28 9 Son of Mrs Sarah Butler, deceasedButter and Egg Social Club 26-Nov-27 9 To host oyster supperBynum Grace Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Returned from trip Byrd Corrine 30-Nov-27 9 Visiting New York CityCabiness L C Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Visited AlexandriaCamel James Jr 11-Oct-27 9 Died at homeCamel James M/M 11-Oct-27 9 Son James Jr diedCampbell Julia Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Aunt of Helen LewisCampbell David M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Visited her mother Julia LewisCampbell Julia Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Aunt of Julia M & Mattie A LewisCampbell David M/M 27-Sep-27 9 Visted by Helen CampbellCampbell James Mrs. 1-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeCampbell Ruby Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Visited PhiladelphiaCampbell David M/M 15-Nov-27 9 Helen Lewis visitiedCampbell Julia Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Visited by Helen Lewis & Wm BeanderCampbell David M/M 1-Feb-28 7 Visited by Earleen LuckettCampbell David M/M 1-Feb-28 7 Visited by Florence LuckettCampbell David M/M 1-Feb-28 7 Visited by Helen Lewis Campbell David M/M 17-Mar-28 9 Visited by Helen LewisCanady Bruce Dr 20-Mar-28 9 Returned home to NorfolkCanady Bruce Dr 24-Apr-28 7 Visited AlexandriaCanady Bruce Dr 19-May-28 9 Visited friends in NorfolkCanady Miss 19-May-28 9 Visited friends in Norfolk with brother Dr Bruce CanadyCandad Bruce Dr 14-Mar-27 9 Visited AlexandriaCarrington Maria Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeCarroll Mary Mrs 15-May-28 9 Mistress of ceremonies for Second Baptist Church programCarson Dr 17-Apr-28 7 Dr F B Blue operated on at his hosptalCarter Joseph W 9-Sep-27 11 Planning trip to Atlantic CityCarter Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Proprietor of "Shady Rest" in MarylandCarter Joseph 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondCarter N Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Son & dau-in-law M/M Leonard Carter are guestsCarter Leonard M/M 11-Oct-27 9 Guests of his mother Mrs N CarterCarter Minnie 14-Oct-27 15 Visited aunt & uncle M/M O R GilfordCarter Mary Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Recovering from illnessCarter William 7-Dec-27 7 Patient at Alexandria HospitalCarter Rev 4-Feb-28 9 To preach at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchCarter J 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesCarter Rev 3-Mar-28 9 To preach at Roberts Chapel M E Church

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Carter Rev 9-Mar-28 11 To preach at Robert's Chapel M E ChurchCarter Jesse 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardCarter Earl 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesCarter Susan Mrs 19-May-28 9 Ill at homeCartier Mary Mrs 22-Oct-27 9 Visiting WashingtonCasey John Jr 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesCaurett Clyde 28-Oct-27 11 Married to Mitchell WilliamsCephase Wiliam 22-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeCephus Samuel Rev 8-May-28 9 Came from Baltimore to attend Lewis Williams' funeralChandlers Frances Mrs 9-Mar-28 11 Attended party hosted by Misses LightfootChapman W 30-Sep-27 11 Visiting Geo S DarnellChase Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeChase Louise 18-Jan-28 9 Recovering from illnessChatman Carrie Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Ill at homeChatman Carrie Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeChatman William 6-Apr-28 15 Visited AlexandriaCheatham Garnett 25-Oct-27 9 Visited friends in BostonChisley Margaret 6-Sep-27 8 Guest of Addie BradleyChisley Sarah 7-Oct-27 11 Guest of Mrs Mary Harper, PittsburghChisley Margaret 8-Nov-27 9 Guest was Marion SparrowChisley Charles Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonChisley Margaret 1-Feb-28 7 Visited by Marion SparrowChisley Margaret 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchChrysanthemum Social Club 29-May-28 7 Held musical teaCitizens Association 22-May-28 9 To hold meeting at Parker-Gray SchoolCivic Association 1-Feb-28 7 Organized at Parker-Gray SchoolCivic Association 14-Mar-28 9 To hold meeting at Parker-Gray SchoolClark Mary 7-Oct-27 11 Guest of Mrs Mary Harper, PittsburghClark Mary 20-Mar-28 9 Treasurer of Marching Club of Israel Temple No 138Clark Amanda Mrs 15-May-28 9 Visited AlexandriaCleveland William 19-Nov-27 11 Died at home - bur Greenwood NCClifton Emily D Mrs 1-Feb-28 7 Visited friends in AlexandriaClifton Effie 22-May-28 9 Visited relatives in AlexandriaClub No 1 24-Mar-28 9 To host program at Bethel Presbyterian ChurchClyborn Ella Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 DiedCoates H Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church in Orange CoCoates Robert F Rev 3-Mar-28 9 To preach at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchColbert James 27-Jan-28 11 Married Mrs Mamie FitchColbert Mayme Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 To host Mother's Club meetingColbert J E 1-Jun-28 11 Member of Be Yourself ClubCole Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Guest of Misses DorseyColeman Mary Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 District Grand Lodge Delegate

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Coleman Mattie Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Visited Mrs Mary JenningsColeman Hannah Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeColeman Anna Mrs 30-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeColeman Anna Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Died at homeColeman Grace Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Ill at homeColeman John 6-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeColeman Malinda Murray Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeColeman Malinda Mrs 31-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeColeman Professor 10-Apr-28 7 Judge in Elks Club essay contestColeman Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Judge in Elks Club essay contestColeman Helen 14-Apr-28 9 Visiting grandmother Mrs Lucille ThomasColeman James 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesColeman Malinda Mrs 8-May-28 9 Ill at homeColes Thelma 23-Feb-28 7 Honored at birthday partyColes Anna Mrs 8-May-28 9 Participated in Israel Temple's musical tea programColes John 8-May-28 9 Ill at homeColes John 15-May-28 9 Ill at homeColes John 29-May-28 7 Recovering from illnessCollins A H 30-Sep-27 11 Presented William McKinley Murray to courtCollins A H M/M (Lawyer) 3-Dec-27 11 Visited by Mrs H DiggsCollins A H( Lawyer) 1-Feb-28 7 President of Civic AssociationCollins Ada 28-Feb-28 9 Visited brother A H CollinsCollins A H 28-Feb-28 9 Visited by sister Ada CollinsCollins Ophelia 3-Mar-28 9 Visited AlexandriaCollins A H (Attorney) 6-Mar-28 9 Spoke at program held at Bethel Presbyterian ChurchCollins Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesCollins Edgar 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesConner Marjorie Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Moved to Halls Hill VAConner Bessie Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeConner B Mrs 18-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeConner Mamie Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Visited AlexandriaConnitt Michael Mrs 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubConnor Mamie Mrs 21-Jan-28 9 Visiting friends in AlexandriaContee Earl Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Sister of William ThomasContee Samuel 22-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeContee Louise Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonContee Earl M/M 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Rosa BrooksContee Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeContee Louise Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Patient in Freedman's HospitalContee Ella Louise Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Died at Freedman's HospitalContee Earl 29-May-28 7 Ill at homeCooper Annie Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Ill at home

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Cooper M Mrs 9-Mar-28 11 Ill at homeCorbin E Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Ill at homeCorbin Martha 30-Sep-27 11 Visited sisters Emma Lovingood & Agnes ButlerCorbin W Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeCorbin Martha Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeCorbin Emma 26-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeCorbin Martha Mrs 26-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeCorbin Martha Mrs 13-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeCorbin Martha 10-Jan-28 9 Visiting sisters Agnes Butler & Emma LovingoodCorbin M Mrs 21-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeCorbin Martha Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Recovering from illnessCorbin Martha Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Ill at homeCorkin E Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Ill at homeCornell Ruth 4-Nov-27 15 Guest of Elsie HarrisCraven Grace 13-Sep-27 7 Ill at homeCrider Clara Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeCrummer Viola Mrs 6-Apr-28 15 Honored at party given by M/M Thomas L HenryCulmer Daisy Lewis Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Hosted surprise party for husband Wm I CulmerCulmer Wm I 10-Feb-28 11 Surprise party given by wife Daisy Lewis CulmerCunningham Mrs 26-May-28 9 Visited Mrs Hattie AndersonCurry Lottie Naomi 17-Apr-28 7 Died at home in PhiladelphiaDade Rosa Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Visiting cousins M/M William RussellDade Ella Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Ill at homeDarnell Maggie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 District Grand Lodge DelegateDarnell Geo S 30-Sep-27 11 Returned home Darnell George 22-Oct-27 9 Visiting Pittsburgh, PADarnell John 6-Apr-28 15 Visited AlexandriaDarnell John 5-May-28 9 Visiting sister Mrs Maggie EvansDarnell John 5-May-28 9 Visiting sister Hattie DarnellDarnell Hattie 5-May-28 9 Visited by brother John DarnellDarnells Hattie Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyDaughters of Brigade 14-Oct-27 15 Attended Edith Taylor's funeralDaughters of Brigade 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchDavis Mattie 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Margaret ChisleyDavis Mitchel Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 At wedding of Mattie Hackley & Jesse SpeakesDavis Almeta Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Visiting sister Mrs A W AdkinsDavis G L Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonDavis William Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Attended dinner held for Mrs James WalkerDavis Mary Mrs 13-Dec-27 9 Recovering from illnessDavis Annie 17-Feb-28 9 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyDavis Annie 28-Feb-28 9 Attended Whatsoever Circle meetingDavis Harold 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B Smith

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Dawkins L 11-Oct-27 9 Visiting M/M C WilliamsDawson Esther Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Visited relatives in PhiladelphiaDay Wm Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeDay S Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeDean Ida Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Business manager of Bucille Art ClubDebaso Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Visited Mrs L E WashingtonDerrick Nancy Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Ill at homeDerrick Rachel 12-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeDerrick Nancye Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Visiting Washington for extended timeDerrick Rachel Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Recovered from illnessDiggs William 30-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeDiggs H Mrs 3-Dec-27 11 Visited Laywer/M A H CollinsDiggs Eunice 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonDiggs Blanche 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnDiggs Eunice 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughDiggs Eunice 13-Jan-28 11 To host Whatsoever Circle meetingDiggs Blanche 27-Jan-28 11 To participate in music program presented by Whatsoever CircleDiggs Eunice 10-Feb-28 11 Prize winner at Whatsoever Circle meetingDiggs Blance 20-Mar-28 9 Visiting FredericksburgDiggs Eunice 4-Apr-28 9 Attended organizational meeting of Bucille Art ClubDiggs Jennie Mrs 26-May-28 9 To host musical teaDiggs Jennie Mrs 29-May-28 7 To host muscial teaDishman William 2-Sep-27 2 Ill at homeDishman William 6-Sep-27 8 Died at homeDishman Nanie Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Guests Mrs Amanda Rich & daughter AlmaDishman Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Visited AlexandriaDishman Nanye Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeDishman Nanie Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Ill at homeDishman Nanie Mrs 2-May-28 7 Recovered from illnessDixon G O Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visited by Rev/M C C Harvey & Mrs Mary E ThomasDixon Ella Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visited by Marguerite AndersonDixon Scott 9-Sep-27 11 Visited friends in AlexandriaDixon Joseph 9-Sep-27 11 Visited friends in Alexandria - grandson of Scott DixonDixon George O Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Elected president of Parker-Gray Parent's AssociationDixon Geo O Rev/M 7-Oct-27 11 Out of town guestsDixon Stewart 7-Oct-27 11 Recovering from accidentDixon Ella Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Guest is her cousin J E HolmesDixon G O Mrs 22-Nov-27 9 Announcement of thanksDixon George 24-Dec-27 9 To assist in Emancipation Day celebrationDixon George O Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Leader of Alfred Street Baptist Church Sunday SchoolDixon Annie Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Visiting ill mother in Danville VADixon G Rev 1-Feb-28 7 Chaplain of Civic Association

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Dixon George Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeDixon Annie Mrs 3-Mar-28 9 Returned from DanvilleDixon George C Rev 6-Mar-28 9 Died at home Dixon George Rev 9-Mar-28 11 DiedDixon Ellen 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchDixon John 21-Apr-28 9 Guest of M/M Herbert DixonDixon Herbert M/M 21-Apr-28 9 Visited by John DixonDixon Annie Mrs 27-Apr-28 11 Volunteering time for truancyDixon Anna Mrs 5-May-28 9 Participated in Health DayDogans Tessie T Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeDogans William 22-Nov-27 9 Funeral services heldDogans Tessie Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeDogans Tessie Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Died at home - bur Roxboro NCDorcum James S 13-Jan-28 11 Annie Hollinger visiting due to illnessDorsey Mary 6-Sep-27 8 Had guests visitingDorsey Laura 6-Sep-27 8 Had guests visitingDorsey Carey 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting friends in PhiladelphiaDorsey Mary E 16-Sep-27 11 Attended Foreign Mission Convention in BaltimoreDorsey Laura 16-Sep-27 11 Attended Foreign Mission Convention in BaltimoreDorsey Misses 25-Oct-27 9 Guests were M/M Joseph EgglestonDorsey Misses 25-Oct-27 9 Guest was Mrs Maggie TurnerDorsey Misses 25-Oct-27 9 Guest was Mrs ColeDorsey Misses 25-Oct-27 9 Guest was Robert TurnerDorsey Misses 15-Feb-28 7 Visited by S ShelaDorsey Misses 15-Feb-28 7 Visited by Mrs Victoria BellDorsey Misses 15-Feb-28 7 Visited by Harrie JonesDorsey Laura 5-May-28 9 First grade teacher - participated in Health DayDorson Carey 16-Sep-27 11 Visiting in PADorson Carey 10-Jan-28 9 Visiting Philadelphia indefinitelyDouglas John L 27-Sep-27 9 Died in Philadelphia - bur Alexandria VADove Bessie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Ill at homeDove B V Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Guest of Mrs J D JenkinsDove Bessie 14-Apr-28 9 Hosted afternoon partyDove Bessie Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesDrake Gabriel Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 To present recital at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchDrake Gabriel Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 To present program at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchDudley Nellie Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeDulaney Massey Mrs 22-May-28 9 Visited relatives in AlexandriaDulany Mr 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesDulany Leonard 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesDurant O D Dr 13-Sep-27 7 Purchased home on Pendleton StDurant O D Dr/M 4-Oct-27 9 Niece Vivian Shannon visiting

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Durant O D Dr/M 25-Oct-27 9 Guest was Harold LyesDurant O D Dr/M 8-Nov-27 9 Guest was H LyesDurant O D Dr/M 8-Nov-27 9 Guests of Mrs Deliah MurryDurant O D Dr 19-Nov-27 11 Spoke at American Education Week Parker-Gray SchoolDurant O D Dr/M 7-Dec-27 7 Visited by B F SkinnerDurant O D Dr 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithDurant Roy 10-Dec-27 9 Visited Dr/M O D DurantDurant O D Dr/M 10-Dec-27 9 Visited by Roy DurantDurant Helen Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonDurant C D Dr 8-Feb-28 7 Office now at 708 PendletonDurant Leroy 14-Apr-28 9 Attended party given by Bessie DoveDurant O D Dr 5-May-28 9 Participated in Health DayEastern Star 22-May-28 9 To hold services at Zion Baptist ChurchEbenezer Baptist Church 26-Nov-27 9 Held funeral service for Wm TibbsEbenezer Baptist Church 7-Dec-27 7 Held funeral for George F TibbsEbenezer Baptist Church 13-Dec-27 9 To hold debate between Pro. Elam & Rev StantonEbenezer Baptist Church 1-Feb-28 7 Held funeral service for Mrs Carrie JohnsonEbenezer Baptist Church 9-Mar-28 11 To hold funeral service for Mrs Maynie C WhiteEbenezer Baptist Church 14-Mar-28 9 Funeral service held for Mrs Frances SwanEbenezer Baptist Church 2-May-28 7 Funeral service to be held for Lewis WilliamsEbenezer Baptist Church 5-May-28 9 Held funeral service for Lewis WilliamsEbenezer Baptist Church 8-May-28 9 To present muscial and literary programEbenezer Baptist Church 29-May-28 7 Held funeral services for Nellie BushrodEdmonds Sadie H Mrs 10-Dec-27 9 Attended funeral of John R Robinson in PhiladelphiaEdwards Maude Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visited sister Mrs L E WashingtonEdwards Maude Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Visited Mrs L E WashingtonEdwards Frank 30-Nov-27 9 Visited friends in AlexandriaEdwards Maude A Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 Visited sister Mrs L E WashingtonEdwards Maude A Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 Visited nephew L E BakerEdwards Frank 15-May-28 9 Visited AlexandriaEggleston Joseph M/M 25-Oct-27 9 Guests of Misses DorseyElam Wiley D 16-Sep-27 11 Principal of Parker-Gray SchoolElam Westley D 16-Sep-27 11 Spoke at Zion Baptist ChurchElam Westley D 16-Sep-27 11 Spoke at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchElam Wesley D Prof 27-Sep-27 9 Principal of Parker-Gray SchoolElam Wesley D Prof 30-Sep-27 11 To deliver address at Alfred St Baptist Church Men's ClubElam Wesley D Prof 30-Nov-27 9 Attended teacher's conference in RichmondElam W Prof 13-Dec-27 9 To debate at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchElam Wesley D Prof 24-Dec-27 9 To assist in Emancipation Day celebrationElam Wesley D 23-Feb-28 Parker-Gray School principal attended conferenceElam Wesley D 6-Mar-28 9 Spoke at Mother's Club meetingElam W D Prof 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M Barbour

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Elam Wesley D Prof 10-Apr-28 7 Spoke at Elks Club Education Week celebrationElam Wesley D Prof 14-Apr-28 9 Visited brother Ulysses Elam in New YorkElam Ulysses 14-Apr-28 9 Visited by brother Wesley D ElamElam Wesley D Prof 21-Apr-28 9 Attended Older Boys' conferenceElam Wesley D Prof 5-May-28 9 Participated in Health DayElam Wesley D Prof 8-May-28 9 List of speaking engagementsElam Wesley D Prof 19-May-28 9 To speak at program given by Beulah Baptist ChurchElks Band/Orchestra 6-Sep-27 8 Cornerstone laying entertainmentElks Club 10-Apr-28 7 Education Week celebrationElliott Lottie Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Visited brother Levi JacksonEllis Frances 4-Oct-27 9 Visited AlexandriaEllis Frances 18-Oct-27 9 Guests were Misses LaneEllis Colbert M/M 30-Nov-27 9 Visited AlexandriaEllis Frances Mrs 14-Mar-28 9 Recovering from illnessEllis M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Ada GibsonEllis Frances 17-Apr-28 7 Visted by Mary A and Estelle LaneEllis Emma Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesEllis Ruth 5-May-28 9 To present program at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchEllis Ruth 8-May-28 9 To present program at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchEngleston Joseph M/M 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting Mary & Laura DorseyEnnis James E Rev 15-May-28 9 Preached at Thanksgiving program given by Odd FellowsEvans B B Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visited sister Mrs A D AdkinsEvans Claude 13-Sep-27 7 Visited Mrs George Atkins in New York CityEvans M E Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Had dinnier guestsEvans E 4-Oct-27 9 Guest at party given by Corrine TurnerEvans Phillips Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Guests were M/M Wesley BowdenEvans Maggie E Mrs 4-Nov-27 15 Organized hike & supper for Whatsoever CircleEvans F Dr 22-Nov-27 9 New resident of AlexandriaEvans Howard 26-Nov-27 9 Attended party for Charles RobertsEvans Maggie Mrs 26-Nov-27 9 Hosted the Whatsoever CircleEvans Margaret E Mrs 16-Dec-27 15 To host Whatsoever Circle meetingEvans M E Mrs 24-Dec-27 9 Hosted Whatsoever CircleEvans Viola 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonEvans Viola 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughEvans Margaret Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyEvans M E Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Director of muscial program to be presented by Whatsoever CircleEvans M E Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Hosted Whatsoever Circle meetingEvans Viola 28-Feb-28 9 Ill at homeEvans Carrie Mrs 6-Mar-28 9 Hosted Parker-Gray School Mother's Club meetingEvans Philip Sr 14-Mar-28 9 Living in Baltimore with relativesEvans Carrie Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 President of Marching Club of Israel Temple No 138Evans M E Mrs 24-Mar-28 9 Hosted Whatsoever Circle party for Rev/M F F King

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Evans Foreach Dr 27-Mar-28 9 Visiting Atlantic City indefinitelyEvans Howard 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardEvans F Dr 4-Apr-28 9 Returned to Alexandria from Atlantic CityEvans Nellie 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesEvans William 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesEvans Maggie Mrs 5-May-28 9 Visited by brother John DarnellEvans Maggie Mrs 12-May-28 9 To direct Mother's Day program at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchEvans F Dr 12-May-28 9 To appear in Mother's Day program at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchEvans Phillipi Sr 15-May-28 9 Returned from Baltimore after visiting relativesEvans Carrie Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Guests were Mrs L Bowden & daughterEvens Lillian 24-Dec-27 9 Made candy at home of Mrs M E EvansEvery True Society 29-May-28 7 Presenting program at Lincoln TheaterFallen Arch Circle 14-Mar-28 9 To host program at Lincoln TheaterFamily excursion 29-May-28 7 To be held on the Madison E Hall to RiverviewFancil Herbert M/M 6-Sep-27 8 Visited by Prof/M ShieldsFantray W Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 30-Sep-27 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Second Baptist Church

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Fantroy W Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 2-May-28 7 To preach at Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 12-May-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFantroy W Rev 19-May-28 9 Second Baptist ChurchFaucett Joseph 3-Mar-28 9 Visited AlexandriaFelton Perry Sr 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting Rev/Mrs W A PriceFelton Perry R Jr 10-Apr-28 7 Spoke at Elks Club Education Week celebrationFeryson Norman M/M 10-Feb-28 11 Attended surprise party for Wm I CulmerFinley Edward 4-Feb-28 9 Entertained at Oriental Saving Club meetingFisher Isabelle 15-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeFitch Mamie Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Married James ColbertFletcher M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Lives in Winchester VA - visited by M/M Irvine HicksFord John 13-Dec-27 9 Died at homeForrester F 7-Oct-27 11 Guest of Rev/M Geo O GreenFortune Thelma 24-Dec-27 9 Made candy at home of Mrs M E EvansFountaine Mamie Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Guest of M/M Robert BelleFrancis Mary E Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Living on South Columbus StFrancis Mary E Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Visited sister in New YorkFranklin Katye Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 District Grand Lodge DelegateFranklin Milton Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Hosted supper for the H L Harris Memorial Building FundFranklin Milton Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 To host supper for H L Harris Memorial Building fundFranklin Katie Mrs 19-May-28 9 To host supperFranklin Katie Mrs 22-May-28 9 To host supper Frazier Rosetta L Mrs 3-Mar-28 9 Visited by daughter Mrs Bertha L BalltonFreeman Mr 4-Nov-27 15 Guest of Elsie HarrisFreeman Archie 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesFreeman Mary Mrs 22-May-28 9 Daughter of Mrs Sarah Butler, deceasedFrye Emmie 8-May-28 9 Came from PA to attend Lewis Williams' funeralFulton Beatrice 28-Feb-28 9 Married Hiliary SmithGaddis Rozier 9-Sep-27 11 Attending school at Carnegie InstituteGaddis Royier 27-Dec-27 11 Visiting relatives in AlexandriaGaddis Harry 27-Dec-27 11 Visiting relatives in AlexandriaGaddis Cecila Mrs 31-Dec-27 7 Ill at homeGaddis Royier 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnGaines D Wesley M/M 27-Sep-27 9 Visited by Mrs M ButlerGaines Wesley 1-Nov-27 9 Guest of cousin Henry SmithGaines Anna Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Visiting son in Newark NJGaines J W 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M Barbour

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Gaines Wesley M/M 14-Apr-28 9 Attended party given by Bessie DoveGaskins Misses 23-Sep-27 7 Visited Mrs L E WashingtonGaskins H Mrs 3-Dec-27 11 Recovering from illnessGaskins Harriet Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Died at home Gaskins Aaron 26-May-28 9 Visited aunt Mrs Elizabeth Lomax in New YorkGerdeana Household of Ruth 14-Oct-27 15 Attended Edith Taylor's funeralGergeana Household of Ruth 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchGhisley Margaret 9-Sep-27 11 Visited by Mattie DavisGibbon Lucy 31-Dec-27 7 Visited Mary & Evelyn SmithGibbs Georgie F Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Visiting M/M Richard N HollingerGibson Ada Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Returned home from Atlantic CityGibson Ada Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Hosted partyGibson Pearl Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Returned from San Francisco CAGibson Ada Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Visited by Mrs L HenryGibson Ada Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Ill at homeGibson Ada Mrs 6-Apr-28 15 Honored at party given J W WalkerGibson Ada Mrs 12-May-28 9 Visited gramdmother Mrs Elizabeth Johnson in Orange, VAGideon G W Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Spoke at American Education Week at Parker-Gray SchoolGilard L 18-Oct-27 9 Guest of M/M Ernest RodgerGilford O R M/M 14-Oct-27 15 Nephews & nieces visitedGilham Mary 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardGilliam Ruth L 27-Sep-27 9 Visited by Mrs H H Beason in WashingtonGilliam Ruth L 22-Oct-27 9 Guest was Wm SmithGilliam French 22-Nov-27 9 Attended funeral of Agnes WebbGilliam Ruth 7-Dec-27 7 Given surprise party by Mrs H H BeasonGilliam Ruth 16-Dec-27 15 Visited by Dr/M PuffettGilliam Ruth 20-Dec-27 9 Organist at Shiloh Baptist ChurchGilliam Henry C 24-Mar-28 9 Visited Marion JonesGilliam Ruth 24-Mar-28 9 Visited by uncle Henry C GilliamGilliam Henry C 24-Mar-28 9 Visited niece Ruth GilliamGilliam Beatrice 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardGillman Ruth L 28-Oct-27 11 Guest H WhiteGirl's Club 4-Apr-28 9 Hosted fashion show at Parker-Gray SchoolGlover Rosia Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Maid of honor for Mattie L HackleyGlover Charles 23-Sep-27 7 Best man for Jesse SpeakesGlover George 23-Sep-27 7 At wedding of Mattie Hackley & Jesse SpeakesGlover H 7-Dec-27 7 Visited Mary Lane and familyGlovers Charles M/M 23-Sep-27 7 At wedding of Mattie Hackley & Jesse SpeakesGoins Betty Mrs 31-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeGorbin Martha 9-Sep-27 11 Visited sisters Emma Lovingood & Agnes ButlerGorbin Emma 7-Dec-27 7 Recovering from illnessGorden Annie Mrs 2-May-28 7 Visiting M/M Perry E Felton in Philadelphia

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Gotell Mr 22-May-28 9 Visited AlexandriaGovernment Printing Office Quartet 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchGrady Clarence 1-Nov-27 9 DiedGrand Order of Odd Fellows 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchGravett Edmonia Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Sister of Richard McCardGray Lillian Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visited Atlantic CityGray C William (Undertaker) 27-Sep-27 9 Held funeral service for John L DouglasGray William M/M 27-Sep-27 9 Visited by M/M J H HarperGray Mr 4-Oct-27 9 Guest of Mrs Mary TurnerGray John 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondGray Isiah 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondGray C Wm M/M 15-Nov-27 9 Visited by Edgar JordanGray C William (Undertaker) 3-Dec-27 11 Service for Randolph Stevenson from his chapelGray C Wm (Undertaker) 13-Dec-27 9 Services held for John Ford at ChapelGray C William (Undertaker) 31-Dec-27 7 Officiated at funeral for T JohnsonGray E Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonGray Anna 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnGray Charles M/M 7-Jan-28 9 Visited by Miss H H BeasonGray Charles M/M 7-Jan-28 9 Visited by Mrs Louise GreenGray C William (Undertaker) 14-Mar-28 9 Officiated at service for Virginia JonesGray C M 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partyGray Mary Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesGray C William (Undertaker) 22-May-28 9 To direct funeral for Mrs Mary BallGray Lillian 22-May-28 9 Delegates to the Order of Tents session in Wilmington NCGray Fannie Sister 29-May-28 7 To deliver sermon at Zion Baptist ChurchGray Lillian 29-May-28 7 Returned from Tents conventionGray's Chapel 27-Mar-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Grace BallGrayson Othel 18-Oct-27 9 Visiting Steelton, PAGrear Mary L. 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting sister Bessie MooreGreen Ruth Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Ill at homeGreen A B 7-Oct-27 11 Guest of Rev/M Geo O GreenGreen Susie Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Recovered from illnessGreen Louise Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Visited M/M Charles GrayGreen Lucy Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Announces engagement of daughter Helen GreenGreen Helen 13-Jan-28 11 Engagement to Samuel M Lane announcedGreen Clarence 20-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Carrie and Esther NelsonGreen Lula Mrs 19-May-28 9 To host supperGreen Harriett Mrs 1-Jun-28 11 Ill at homeGrey C William (Undertaker) 18-Oct-27 9 Officiated at funeral of Ernest WilsonGrier Claude 25-Oct-27 9 Visiting sister Mrs Bessie MooreGrier Duright 25-Oct-27 9 Visiting sister Mrs Bessie MooreGrimes Rev 18-Jan-28 9 Officiated at funeral for Ida Williams

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Hackley Mattie L 23-Sep-27 7 Married Jesse SpeakesHackley Russell M/M 7-Oct-27 11 Visited relatives in Bellair MDHackley Ethel Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Visited parents in York PAHackley R M/M 4-Nov-27 15 Attended Halloween party given by Mildred LeeHackley Alice Mrs 22-Nov-27 9 Visiting relatives in AlexandriaHackley Doris 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeHackley Isaac 10-Jan-28 9 Patient in Alexandria HospitalHackley Isaac 1-Feb-28 7 Patient in Alexandria HospitalHackley Bessie Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Visited Mrs Emma SimmsHackley Bessie Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Visited Mrs Pauline PotterHackley Russell 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourHackley Ethel 8-May-28 9 Participated in Israel Temple's musical tea programHaley Dorothy 7-Oct-27 11 Visited relatives in Bellair MDHaley Agnes Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Attended sister's funeral in Hodenfield NJHall Walter 13-Sep-27 7 Recovering from illinessHall Hannah Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Recovered from illnessHall Mrs 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubHall Hannah Mrs 31-Mar-28 9 Visited by Herbert AckersHall Hannah Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Visited by grandson Clarence ShortsHamilton Martha Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Recovering from illnessHammond Mr 8-Nov-27 9 Hosting oyster supper for Roberts Chapel M E ChurchHammonds Betty Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeHammonds Alberta 4-Apr-28 9 Visited by brother R TateHammonds Cora 4-Apr-28 9 Visited by brother R TateHappy Four 27-Jan-28 11 To participate in music program presented by Whatsoever CircleHarden M/M 1-Nov-27 9 Mrs Harden's sister Mrs. K Smith was guestHarford Elizabeth Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Lott Carey Convention DelegateHarford Elizabeth Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Dinner guest of Mrs M E EvansHarford Elizabeth Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Visited relatives in BostonHarford Elizabeth Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Visiting Mrs John Pierce in NYHarford Elizabeth Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Elected treasurer of Baptist Young People's UnionHarford Elizabeth Mrs 21-Jan-28 9 Returned from Oxford NCHarford Elizabeth Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Visiting in Atlantic CityHarford Elizabeth Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Visiting in MassachusettsHarford Elizabeth Mrs 19-May-28 9 Returned to Alexandria after visit to New York and BostonHarmonious Club of Washington 13-Dec-27 9 To present concert at Christ Church HallHarmony Lodge 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchHarper J H M/M 27-Sep-27 9 Visited M/M William GrayHarper Mary Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Sarah Chisley, Belle Lindsey, Mary Clark were guestsHarris James M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Live in Baltimore Harris Elsie 4-Nov-27 15 Guest was Ruth CornellHarris Elsie 4-Nov-27 15 Guest was Mr Freeman

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Harris Irene Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Visited friends in PittsburghHarris James 7-Dec-27 7 Ill at homeHarris Henry 31-Dec-27 7 Recovered from illnessHarris Lulu Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Entertained at her homeHarris Moses 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesHartford Elizabeth Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest of Mrs. John Pierce in New YorkHarvey C C Rev/M 30-Aug-27 9 Guests of Mrs G O DixonHarvey C C Rev 30-Aug-27 9 Minister from Danville VAHaskins Ruth 14-Apr-28 9 Visited Hilda BrooksHassel Florence 13-Sep-27 7 Guest of Ruby V LaneHayes Nellie B 19-Nov-27 11 Visiting motherHayes Aretta 1-Feb-28 7 Visiting grandmother in Greensbor NCHaynes E A Rev 4-Feb-28 9 To preach at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchHazel Ruth Carpenter Mrs 19-May-28 9 Died in New York - bur Alexandria VAHealth Day 27-Apr-28 11 To be recognized in schools with programsHealth Day in Alexandria 5-May-28 9 Celebrated at Parker-Gray SchoolHearnes F E Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 23-Sep-27 7 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Shiloh Baptist Church

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Hearnes F E Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 12-May-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 19-May-28 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHearnes F E Rev 29-May-28 7 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Mary E BallardHearns F E Rev 30-Aug-27 9 Shiloh Baptist ChurchHeckman Mary Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Returned home from tripHeckman Mary Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 New resident of AlexandriaHeckman Mary Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Son died in Augusta GA - son's funeral Toccoa GAHenderson Paul 8-May-28 9 Visited sister Mrs Lovie WatersonHenry W T 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithHenry L Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Visited Mrs Ada GibsonHenry Maude Mrs 6-Mar-28 9 To host Mothers' Club meetingHenry Maude Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Hosted Parker-Gray School Mothers' Club meetingHenry Thomas L M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Hosted party for Mrs Viola CrummerHenry L T 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerHernanday Leonard 13-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeHicks Irvine M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Guests of M/M FletcherHicks Irvine M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Visited by M/M Percy Palmer & sons, Raymond & Percy JrHicks Evangeline Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Guest of Mrs R RobinsonHicks Irvin M/M 30-Sep-27 11 Visited by Mrs Rosa Palmer & grandsonHicks Katye Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Supper givenHicks Irvin M/M 1-Nov-27 9 Visited friends in PetersburgHicks Irvin M/M 3-Dec-27 11 Visited by Percy PalmerHicks Irvin M/M 3-Dec-27 11 Visited PhiladelphiaHicks Eddie 3-Dec-27 11 Visited PhiladelphiaHicks Irvine 4-Apr-28 9 Ill at homeHill Edmond M/M(Lawyer) 2-Sep-27 2 Guests of Susie E LuckettHill Eva 27-Dec-27 11 Funeral service to be held at Zion Baptist ChurchHill Edmund M/M (Lawyer) 10-Jan-28 9 Visited M/M Robert LuckettHill Emma R 13-Jan-28 11 DiedHill Ella 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchHill M/M 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B SmithHill Edmond Jr Lawyer 15-May-28 9 Visited AlexandriaHilton Virginia 13-Sep-27 7 Visited relatives/friends in Tunstall & Richmond VAHilton Virginia 7-Jan-28 9 Niece of Mrs Jackson - visited District & MD over holidaysHodges Bertha Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Visited niece Mrs Bessie ButlerHodges James 15-Feb-28 7 Visited cousin Mrs Bessie ButlerHoffman Vivian Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visited Atlantic CityHolland Laura Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Grandmother of Evely RobinsonHolland George M/M 6-Sep-27 8 Visited Atlantic City

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Holland Julia 6-Sep-27 8 Ill at homeHolland Laura Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends in Atlantic CityHolland Julia Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Recovering from operationHolland Julia Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Recovering at homeHolland Laura Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Recovering from illnessHolland Lillian L Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonHolland Laura Mrs 3-Mar-28 9 Directed program at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchHolland Laura Mrs 6-Mar-28 9 Surprise party given forHollard Laura Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Ill at homeHollinger Bertie L 22-Oct-27 9 Guest was Mrs Mary C IveryHollinger Annie Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Visiting Warrenton due to illness of cousinHollinger Bertie L 13-Jan-28 11 Visited by Coreth HopkinsHollinger Richard N M/M 13-Jan-28 11 Visited by Mrs Georgie F GibbsHollinger Richard N M/M 13-Jan-28 11 Visited by Coreth HopkinsHollinger Richard 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourHolmes James E Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Visiting sister Mrs Kate StewartHolmes Jennie Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Guest of M/M John StewardHolmes J E 1-Nov-27 9 Guest of Mrs Ella DixonHolmes C Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Guest was Lillian ReadingHolmes Mary Mrs 13-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeHolmes M Mrs 18-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeHolmes Georgianna Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeHolmes Mrs 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerHolmes James L 10-Apr-28 7 Emceed Elks Club Education Week celebration programHopkins Margie Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting relatives in Columbus OHHopkins Margie Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends/relatives in Columbus OHHopkins Byron 27-Sep-27 9 Elected secretary of Parker-Gray Parent's AssociationHopkins Maggie Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Sister Bessie Thomas visitedHopkins Gertrude Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Visiting New York CityHopkins Norris 22-Nov-27 9 Visited friends and relatives in New YorkHopkins Coreth 13-Jan-28 11 Visited Bertie L HollingerHopkins Coreth 13-Jan-28 11 Visiting M/M Richard N HollingerHorn Costella Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Ill at homeHorn Costella Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Visited by Mrs Robert D Neal & daughterHorn William Sgt/M 27-Sep-27 9 Had as guests daughter Hazel Horn & Mrs Irene DenmalHorn Costello Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Ill at homeHorn Costella Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 Ill at homeHorn Costella Mrs 15-May-28 9 Recovering from illnessHoskins Lola Mrs 22-May-28 9 Recovering from illnessHoward James 16-Sep-27 11 Spoke at Zion Baptist ChurchHoward James 16-Sep-27 11 Spoke at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchHoward Maurice 30-Sep-27 11 Dinner guest of Mrs M E Evans

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Howard Sarah Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeHoward Sarah Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeHoward Perry W 28-Oct-27 11 To address Elks LodgeHoward James 4-Nov-27 15 Attended Halloween party given by Mildred LeeHoward Frederick 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnHoward Inez 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughHoward Frederick 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughHoward James 1-Feb-28 7 Secretary of Civic AssociationHoward James 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourHoward James 5-May-28 9 Sixth grade teacher - participated in Health DayHoward James 8-May-28 9 Sixth grade teacher of class winning prize for Health DayHumming Bird Quartet 27-Jan-28 11 Won music contest held at Parker-Gray SchoolHumming Bird Quartet 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchHumming Birds 27-Jan-28 11 To participate in music program presented by Whatsoever CircleHunt Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Visited Mrs L E WashingtonHunt Lillian B Mrs 18-Jan-28 9 Here attending funeral of brother James WebsterHurst Eliza Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Ill at homeHurt Mr 27-Dec-27 11 Visited Mrs Bessie MooreInfant Class 20-Dec-27 9 Luncheon successIrven Harriet 10-Feb-28 11 Recovered from illnessIsrael Lodge No 2 29-May-28 7 Celebrated anniversary at Third Baptist ChurchIsrael Temple 138 IBPOEW 8-May-28 9 Hosted musical teaIsrael Temple No 138 IBPOEW 3-Dec-27 11 To hold joint service with Alexandria Lodge No 48Israel Temple No 138 IBPOEW 10-Dec-27 9 To hold joint service with Alexandria Lodge No 48Ivery Mary C Mrs 22-Oct-27 9 Visited Bertie L HollingerJackson Charlie Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting parents in DEJackson Maria 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting sister Lucille ThomasJackson Emma Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Ill at homeJackson Ulysees Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visited relatives York DEJackson Fairfax M/M 13-Sep-27 7 Visited relatives/friends in Tunstall & Richmond VAJackson Sidney Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Ill at homeJackson Ulysses Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Recovering from illnessJackson Carrie Nickens Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Patient at Freedmens HospitalJackson Aaron 22-Oct-27 9 Died at Alexandria HospitalJackson C Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeJackson Ametia 28-Oct-27 11 Starting school at Henderson Institute in NCJackson Levi M/M 4-Nov-27 15 Visited by Elsie JacksonJackson Mary Mrs 4-Nov-27 15 Attended Halloween party given by Mildred LeeJackson Fannie Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Visited friends in PittsburghJackson Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Ill at homeJackson Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Visited Washington & Maryland over holidaysJackson Fannie Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 To host meeting of Oriental Saving Club

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Jackson Arnetia 4-Feb-28 9 Attended funeral of aunt in AlexandriaJackson Arnetia 8-Feb-28 7 Returning to schoo at the Henderson InstituteJackson W Mrs 17-Feb-28 9 Ill at homeJackson M/M 23-Feb-28 7 Went to Greenwood, NCJackson Sarah 28-Feb-28 9 Married to Samuel JohnsonJackson Franklin 24-Mar-28 9 Birthday partyJackson Emma Mrs 24-Mar-28 9 Recovered from illnessJackson Lefolia 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardJackson Alice 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardJackson Rosie Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Vice-president of Bucille Art ClubJackson Kate Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Treasurer of Bucille Art ClubJackson Marie 14-Apr-28 9 Visited mother Mrs Emma JacksonJackson Emma Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Visited by daughter Marie JacksonJackson Levi 21-Apr-28 9 Visited by sister Mrs Lottie ElliottJackson Levi 21-Apr-28 9 Visited by Robert JohnsonJackson Lillian Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesJackson Ethel Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 To present music at Odd Fellows Hall at Home Social Club danceJackson Florence Chapman Mrs 27-Apr-28 11 Died at home in Jersey City NJJackson Arnetia 22-May-28 9 Student at Henderson Institute returned to AlexandriaJackson Elizabeth Mrs 29-May-28 7 Ill at homeJasper Harriett Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeJasper Ella Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeJenkins J D Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Visited by Mrs B V Dove and U G BellJenkins Carrie Mrs 15-May-28 9 Died at Alexandria HospitalJennings Mary Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Guests were Mrs Mary Coleman & Mrs W A PriceJohnson William Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting mother in MDJohnson Alberta 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting aunt Josephine LomaxJohnson Sadie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Died at the Convalescing HomeJohnson Mary Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting relatives in Clifton ForgeJohnson Lucy 6-Sep-27 8 Recovered from illnessJohnson William Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visited parents in Ocean View VAJohnson Elijah M/M 13-Sep-27 7 Lives on North Patrick St Johnson Mable Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Visited Mrs Louisa Brent in MDJohnson Justin (son of Mable) 16-Sep-27 11 Visited Mrs Louisa Brent in MDJohnson Susie Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Ill at homeJohnson Ruth 23-Sep-27 7 Visted by mother Mrs Aaron LewisJohnson Gertrude 23-Sep-27 7 Granddaughter of Mrs Aaron LewisJohnson Milton M/M 23-Sep-27 7 Parents of baby boyJohnson Warner 27-Sep-27 9 Ill at homeJohnson Hattie Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Recovering from illnessJohnson Susie S Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Died (widow of Wm E Johnson) Johnson Robert 30-Sep-27 11 Visited in Warrenton

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Johnson H Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Frances Waters is guest indefinitelyJohnson Warner 30-Sep-27 11 Patient at Freedmens HospitalJohnson Joseph S 25-Oct-27 9 Recovering at homeJohnson Victoria S 28-Oct-27 11 Starting school at Henderson Institute in NCJohnson Robert 8-Nov-27 9 Guest of Mrs Deliah MurryJohnson J 26-Nov-27 9 Attended party for Charles RobertsJohnson Eva W Mrs 30-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeJohnson T Mr 31-Dec-27 7 Died at homeJohnson Elijah M/M 31-Dec-27 7 Visted by Mrs Rosa WillisJohnson Evelyn Mrs 31-Dec-27 7 Hosted Lela Wala Social Club Christmas PartyJohnson Campbell 31-Dec-27 7 To speak at Emancipation Day celebrationJohnson Campbell 10-Jan-28 9 Spoke at 65th Emancipation CelebrationJohnson Mrs 18-Jan-28 9 Recovering from illnessJohnson C Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Died at homeJohnson Fred M/M 27-Jan-28 11 Birth of baby boyJohnson Charles 27-Jan-28 11 Ill at homeJohnson Carrie Mrs 1-Feb-28 7 DiedJohnson Samuel 28-Feb-28 9 Married to Sarah JacksonJohnson Oscar 20-Mar-28 9 Visited relatives in AlexandriaJohnson Lucille Mrs 24-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeJohnson Lawrence 27-Mar-28 9 Recovering from illnessJohnson I M Dr 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourJohnson Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Recovering from illnessJohnson M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Ada GibsonJohnson Edna 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs. Viola CrummerJohnson Campbell 10-Apr-28 7 Judge in Elks Club essay contestJohnson Campbell 10-Apr-28 7 Spoke at Elks Club Education Week celebrationJohnson Robert 21-Apr-28 9 Visited Levi JacksonJohnson Evelyn Mrs 8-May-28 9 Ill at homeJohnson Elizabeth Mrs 12-May-28 9 Visited by granddaughter Mrs Ada GibsonJohnson Elizabeth Mrs 12-May-28 9 Visited by Walker MickeyJohnson Elizabeth Mrs 12-May-28 9 Visited by Elizabeth QuarlesJohnson Elizabeth Mrs 12-May-28 9 Visited by Earl SpottswoodJohnson Luther 12-May-28 9 To emcee Mother's Day program at Zion Baptist ChurchJohnson Victoria 22-May-28 9 Student at Henderson Institute returned to AlexandriaJohnson Campbell 1-Jun-28 11 To deliver graduation address at Parker-Gray SchoolJohnson Elijah M/M 1-Jun-28 11 Visited by Mrs. Elizabeth YatesJohnson Elijah M/M 1-Jun-28 11 Visited by Aaron McKinleyJones Annie 30-Aug-27 9 Visited sister Ellen Butler in PAJones Mary Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Sister of Frances Ross of AlexandriaJones Mary Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Sister of Frances RossJones Jessie M/M 4-Oct-27 9 Visiting M/M Royer T Taylor

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Jones A Dr/M 4-Oct-27 9 Attended Oriental Vacation Club meetingJones Andrew Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Guest of M/M James SmithJones Julia Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Staying with relatives in Baltimore indefinitelyJones Hattie Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Guest of M/M James SmithJones M/M 4-Nov-27 15 Attended Halloween party given by Mildred LeeJones Hattie Mrs 10-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeJones Juanita 10-Dec-27 9 Visited mother in BaltimoreJones Hattie Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeJones Nellie 24-Dec-27 9 Made candy at home of Mrs M E EvansJones Maggie Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeJones Hattie Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 To host Whatsoever Circle meetingJones Harrie 15-Feb-28 7 Visited the Misses DorseyJones Hattie Mrs 17-Feb-28 9 Hosted Whatsoever CircleJones Virginia 14-Mar-28 9 Died at homeJones Jacob 17-Mar-28 9 Died at home - bur at PohickJones Marion 24-Mar-28 9 Visited by Henry C GilliamJones Edmonia Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Attended organizational meeting of Bucille Art ClubJones Pearl 4-Apr-28 9 Attended organizational meeting of Bucille Art ClubJones Andrew 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B SmithJones Hattie 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B SmithJones Pearl 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesJones Anne B 24-Apr-28 7 Visted by Mrs Mattie PinkardJones George 2-May-28 7 Living with family M/M Taylor in AlexandriaJones Gertrude 2-May-28 7 Training at St Philips hospital in RichmondJones Annie B 5-May-28 9 Visited by Juanita O'BrienJones Annie B 5-May-28 9 Visited by Jeannette O'BrienJones Marion 8-May-28 9 Participated in Israel Temple's musical tea programJones Hattie 22-May-28 9 Guest of Mrs Eliza SmithJones Annie B 1-Jun-28 11 Visited by Burnette BransonJordan Edgar 15-Nov-27 9 Guest of M/M C Wm GrayKearney F D Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Shiloh Baptist ChurchKeiser L E Rev 17-Apr-28 7 Conducting revivalsKeiser Rev 26-May-28 9 To preach at Shiloh Baptist ChurchKeith Mary Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Ill at homeKeith Mary Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Recovering from illnessKeith M Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Ill at homeKellam Lucy Mrs 29-May-28 7 Ill at homeKing F F Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Mrs Carter of Shady Rest MDKing F F Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Officiated at funeral of Mrs Laura WoodKing F F Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 23-Sep-27 7 Married Mattie L Hackley & Jesse Speakes

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King F F Rev 23-Sep-27 7 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Officiated at Edith Taylor's funeralKing F F Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F H Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 1-Nov-27 9 Speaker for Parent-Teacher's Association MeetingKing F F Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Spoke at American Education Week Parker-Gray SchoolKing F F Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 22-Nov-27 9 Officiated at funeral for William DogansKing F F Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 13-Dec-27 9 Officiated at funeral of Rober L AdkinsKing F F Rev 13-Dec-27 9 Will officiate at funeral of Wm BlondheimKing F F Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Officiated at funeral for Wm BlondheimKing F F Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing J W Rev 7-Jan-28 9 To preach at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing J W Dr 4-Feb-28 9 To preach at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Preached at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchKing F G 4-Feb-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 15-Feb-28 7 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Mary MasonKing F F Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing W L Rev Jr 14-Mar-28 9 Visited AlexandriaKing F F Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev/M 24-Mar-28 9 Whatsoever Circle gave partyKing F F Rev/M 24-Mar-28 9 Guests of M/M Author MooreKing F F Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 4-Apr-28 9 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Ella Louise ConteeKing F F Rev 4-Apr-28 9 Appointed pastor at Robert's Chapel Methodist Church 4th yearKing F F Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E Church

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King F F Rev 17-Apr-28 7 Officiated at funeral service for Mrs Harriett GaskinsKing F F Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 12-May-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 19-May-28 9 Officiated at funeral service for Mrs Ruth Carpenter HazelKing F F Rev 19-May-28 9 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchKing F F Rev 29-May-28 7 Officiated at funeral of James BerryKings Daisy Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 To host Mother's Club meetingKings Daisy B Mrs 2-May-28 7 To host Mother's Club meetingKnapper Dennis 6-Sep-27 8 Died at homeKnapper Samuel 4-Nov-27 15 Ill at homeKnapper Samuel 27-Dec-27 11 Recovering from illnessKnight L 26-Nov-27 9 Attended party for Charles RobertsKnight Lucille 27-Dec-27 11 Hosted whist partyKnight Samuel 27-Dec-27 11 Recovering from work accidentLabott Sylvia 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchLabott Sylvia 17-Apr-28 7 Attended party given by Mrs Eleanor T ShamwellLane Claude N 7-Dec-27 7 Visited Mary Lane and familyLane Mary Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Visited by H Glover and Claude N LaneLane Mary Mrs 16-Dec-27 15 Recovering from illnessLane Ruby 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeLane Misses 27-Dec-27 11 Visited by Ethel WhiteLane Samuel M 13-Jan-28 11 Engagement to Helen Green announcedLane Ralph 27-Jan-28 11 Birth of baby boyLane Ruby A 20-Mar-28 9 Attended Junior Art Club meetingLane Claude N 10-Apr-28 7 Visiting mother Mrs Mary LaneLane Claude N 17-Apr-28 7 Returned to PhiladelphiaLane Ralph Jr 17-Apr-28 7 Injured playing ballLane Mary A 17-Apr-28 7 Visited Frances EllisLane Estelle 17-Apr-28 7 Visited Frances EllisLane Samuel M 24-Apr-28 7 Visiting Maine for several monthsLane Ruby V 13-Sep-27 7 Visited by Florence HasselLane Georgia 4-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeLane Georgianna Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Recovered from illnessLane Misses 18-Oct-27 9 Guest of Frances EllisLane Mary Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Son Claude N Lane visitingLane Claude N 14-Apr-28 9 Attended party given by Bessie DoveLanes Misses 6-Sep-27 8 Visited friends in Washington DCLawson Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Hosted meeting of Oriental Saving ClubLay Nellie Mrs 22-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeLe La Walla Social Club 15-Feb-28 7 Giving program at Lincoln TheaterLe La Walla Social Club 23-Feb-28 7 Hosted Valentine Party

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Leading Star Juvenile 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchLee Mildred 4-Nov-27 15 Gave Halloween partyLee B Pendleton 13-Jan-28 11 Died at homeLee Adolphus 27-Jan-28 11 Died at home - funeral from thereLee William 8-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeLee Rebecca 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesLee Della 23-Feb-28 7 Held Le La Walla Social Club party at homeLee Juanita 17-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeLee Irene 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerLee Harold 17-Apr-28 7 Visiting children Juanita and Harold LeeLee Juanita 17-Apr-28 7 Visited by father Harold LeeLee Harold Jr 17-Apr-28 7 Visited by father Harold LeeLee Edward 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesLee Alice 22-May-28 9 Delegates to the Order of Tents session in Wilmington NCLee Alice 29-May-28 7 Returned from Tents conventionLegon Mary 23-Feb-28 7 Visited Mrs Rosa WillisLegon Helen 23-Feb-28 7 Visited Mrs Rosa WillisLewis Helen 30-Aug-27 9 Visited aunt Julia CampbellLewis Herman 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting mother in BaltimoreLewis Julia Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Mother of Mrs David CampbellLewis Julia M 9-Sep-27 11 Visited aunt Mrs Julia Campbell - sister of Mattie A LewisLewis Mattie A 9-Sep-27 11 Visited aunt Mrs Julia Campbell - sister of Julia M LewisLewis Maude 13-Sep-27 7 Grandaughter of Mrs Lucy TurnerLewis Herman 13-Sep-27 7 Grandson of Mrs Lucy TurnerLewis Aaron Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Visited daughters in New York CityLewis Joseph 27-Sep-27 9 Visited friends in BaltimoreLewis Helen 27-Sep-27 9 Visited M/M David Campbell Lewis Joseph 4-Oct-27 9 Visiting sister Mrs Allen Montague in White Stone Park VaLewis Helen 15-Nov-27 9 Visited relatives M/M David CampbellLewis Lula Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeLewis Helen 20-Dec-27 9 Visited aunt Mrs Julia CampbellLewis Joseph 27-Dec-27 11 Visiting Rev/Mrs Allen Montague at White Stone ParkLewis I Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Ill at homeLewis Helen 18-Jan-28 9 Visited realtives in WashingtonLewis Helen 1-Feb-28 7 Visited M/M David Campbell Lewis Isabell Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Ill at homeLewis Mark 15-Feb-28 7 Visited AlexandriaLewis Isabelle Mrs 14-Mar-28 9 Died at homeLewis Helen 17-Mar-28 9 Visited relatives M/M David CampbellLewis Isabelle Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Funeral services held at Third Baptist ChurchLewis Helen 20-Mar-28 9 Attended Junior Art Club meetingLewis Miss 20-Mar-28 9 Visited Alexandria due to death of mother

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Lewis Julia 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchLewis Mattie 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchLewis Joseph 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourLewis Arthur 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardLewis Mattie Alice 10-Apr-28 7 Winner in Elks Club essay contestLewis Gladys 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesLewis Helen 2-May-28 7 Visited relatives in WashingtonLewis Lila 22-May-28 9 Delegates to the Order of Tents session in Wilmington NCLewis Joseph D 29-May-28 7 Director of cantata at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchLewis Lula 29-May-28 7 Returned from Tents conventionLewis Helen 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchLightfoot Pauline 6-Mar-28 9 Hosted partyLightfoot Julia 6-Mar-28 9 Hosted partyLightfoot Pauline 9-Mar-28 11 Hosted party for brotherLightfoot Julia 9-Mar-28 11 Hosted party for brotherLightfoot Miss 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesLincoln Theater program 7-Oct-27 11 Benefit for colored ward Alexandria HospitalLindly Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Guest of Bessie Moore Lindsey Ruth 6-Sep-27 8 Visited in Louisa/Orange CountiesLindsey Belle 7-Oct-27 11 Guest of Mrs Mary Harper, PittsburghLindsey John 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithLittlejohn A Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Recovering from illnessLittlejohn C Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Patient at Freedmens HospitalLittlejohn Georgiana Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Patient at Freedmens HospitalLittlejohn E 4-Oct-27 9 Guest of Mrs Mary TurnerLittlejohn Edythe 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonLittlejohn Edythe 7-Jan-28 9 Hosted card partyLittlejohn Edythe 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughLittlejohn Edythe 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Rosa BrooksLittlejohn Georgianna Mrs 1-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeLittlejohn Georgianna Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeLittlejohn Georgianna Mrs 31-Mar-28 9 Died at homeLittlejohn Charles 31-Mar-28 9 Mother diedLittlejohn Edward 31-Mar-28 9 Mother diedLittlejohn Cora Mrs 8-May-28 9 Visited Mrs W F Wright in RichmondLomax Remell Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Ill at homeLomax Josephine Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Aunt of Alberta JohnsonLomax K Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Patient in Freedman''s HospitalLomax M Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Recovering at home from operationLomax Amelia Fields Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Died in Philadelphia - bur Alexandria VALomax Josephine 25-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeLomax Joseph Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada Gibson

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Lomax Clinton M/M 30-Nov-27 9 Mr Lomax's parents visitedLomax Elizabeth Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Ill at homeLomax Elizabeth Mrs 26-May-28 9 Visited by nephew Aaron GaskinsLonax Remell Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Recovered from IllnessLove A Miss 18-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeLovelace R 7-Oct-27 11 Guest of Rev/M Geo O GreenLovingood Emma Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Sister of Martha Corbin & Agnes ButlerLovingood Emma 30-Sep-27 11 Visited by sister Martha Corbin of York PA Lovingood Thomas 7-Oct-27 11 Visited relatives in Norfolk & PetersburgLovingood M/M 27-Dec-27 11 Visited Mrs Bessie MooreLovingood Emma Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Visited by sister Martha CorbinLovings J O Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Lawn party to benefit Ebenezer Baptist ChurchLucas Mable 23-Sep-27 7 Attended party given by Ida PinkardLucas Mable 25-Oct-27 9 Visited friends in Washington Lucas Mabel 7-Jan-28 9 Honoree at partyLucas Dorothy 15-Feb-28 7 Hosting Oriental Junior Saving Club's supperLucas Herbert 23-Feb-28 7 Provided means for Parker-Gray students to hear concertLucas John 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partyLucas Waverly 14-Mar-28 9 DiedLucas Anna Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Hosted party for Carrie and Esther NelsonLucas Mabel 20-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Carrie and Esther NelsonLucas Anna Mrs 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerLuckett Susie E Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited by M/M Edmond HillLuckett Robert 9-Sep-27 11 Visited parents M/M Robert LuckettLuckett Robert M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Parents of Robert LuckettLuckett Leon 9-Sep-27 11 Visited friends in King George CountyLuckett Susie E Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Presided over program SD Seventh Day AdventistLuckett Susie E Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Visiting relatives in York, PALuckett Susie E 1-Nov-27 9 Visiting in York, PALuckett Susie E Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Visited relatives in York, PALuckett Susie E Mrs 10-Dec-27 9 Attended funeral of John R Robinson in PhiladelphiaLuckett Robert M/M 10-Jan-28 9 Visited by Lawyer/M Edmund HillLuckett Robert M/M 10-Jan-28 9 Visited Balston with M/M Griffin BrooksLuckett Earleen 1-Feb-28 7 Visited M/M David Campbell Luckett Florence 1-Feb-28 7 Visited M/M David Campbell Luckett Earleen 20-Mar-28 9 Hosted Junior Art Club meetingLuckett Florence 20-Mar-28 9 Attended Junior Art Club meetingLuckett Susie Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeLuckett Robert Jr 20-Mar-28 9 Visited M/M Robert Luckett SrLuckett Juanita (dau of Robert) 20-Mar-28 9 Visited M/M Robert Luckett SrLuckett Robert (son of Robert) 20-Mar-28 9 Visited M/M Robert Luckett SrLuckett Robert Sr M/M 20-Mar-28 9 Visited by son Robert Jr and grandchildren Juanita and Robert

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Luckett Earleen 10-Apr-28 7 Entertained at Elks Club Education Week celebrationLumpkins James M/M 8-Nov-27 9 Guests of Mrs Deliah MurryLumpkins Edith Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonLumpkins Patrick M/M 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughLyes Ruth 27-Sep-27 9 Attended tea for Beatrice WhiteLyes Harold 25-Oct-27 9 Guest of Dr/Mrs O D DurantLyes H 8-Nov-27 9 Guest of Dr/Mrs O D DurantLyes Royer 17-Feb-28 9 Visited by his daughter, Mrs Booker and familyLyles Albert 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting Mary & Laura DorseyLyles Ruth Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends in SmithvilleLyles Hubert (son of Ruth) 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends in SmithvilleLyles Ruth B Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Returned to work at Bureau of EngravingLyles R D 8-May-28 9 Sixth grade teacher of class winning prize for Health DayLyons Maggie Mrs 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubM E Holmes Juvenile No 10 26-Nov-27 9 Shiloh Church to host benefit for No 10Madden Samuel W 1-Feb-28 7 Vice-president of Civic AssociationMagruder Daisy Mrs 12-May-28 9 To assist in Biblical presentation at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchMajors Isabelle Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Ill at homeMajors Elizabeth Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Died in CulpeperMajors Isabella Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeMarching Club of Israel Temple No 138 20-Mar-28 9 Meeting to be held at Odd Fellows HallMargin Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Guest of Bessie Moore Martin Nellie 23-Sep-27 7 Returned to school in Lawrenceville VAMartin John Lee 7-Jan-28 9 Visited parents in AlexandriaMartin Nellie 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughMason Rebecca Mrs 22-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeMason M/M 1-Nov-27 9 Visited friends in PetersburgMason Lewis M/M 3-Dec-27 11 Visited PhiladelphiaMason B W M/M 7-Dec-27 7 Attended dinner held for Mrs James WalkerMason D Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Died at homeMason Mary Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Died in Alexandria HospitalMassey H M/M 30-Aug-27 9 Returned from LexingtonMatthews M M/M 13-Sep-27 7 Visited from Manassas VAMatthews Mary Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeMcCard Richard W M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Guests of M/M Charles H WilliamsMcCaumell Mr 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithMcClane H Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Recovered from illnessMcClane Clara Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Recovered from illnessMcCollough Henrietta 23-Sep-27 7 Returned to school in Salisbury NCMcCollough Child 13-Dec-27 9 Recovering from illnessMcCollough Henrietta 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonMcCollough Henrietta 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe Littlejohn

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McCollough Henrietta 10-Jan-28 9 Hosted card partyMcDonald Isaac I Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald Isaac Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Elected vice-pres of Parker-Gray Parent's AssociationMcDonald Isaac Rev 30-Sep-27 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Visited by brother C TuckerMcDonald I I Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald O O Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald Irene Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Recovered from illnessMcDonald I I Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDonald I I Rev 19-May-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMcDowell Wm 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeMcDowell A G Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Hosted supperMcGee Mary 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting mother Lena McGeeMcGee Lena Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Mother of Mary McGeeMcGruder Florence Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Visiting Mrs Carrie StevensMcGuinn John 25-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeMcGuinn Dabney 25-Oct-27 9 Father John McGuinn ill at home

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McGuinn John 30-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeMcGwin John 13-Dec-27 9 DiedMcGwin Dabney 13-Dec-27 9 Father of John McGwin (deceased)McKenney C 26-Nov-27 9 Attended party for Charles RobertsMcKinley Aaron 1-Jun-28 11 Visiting M/M Elijah JohnsonMcMurray William 13-Sep-27 7 Visiting relatives/friends in Chicago ILMcDonald I I Rev 12-May-28 9 Meade P E Chapel ChurchMeade Memorial P E Church 7-Oct-27 11 Service times changedMeade Memorial P E Church 7-Oct-27 11 Ladies Guild to hold supperMeade P E Chapel Guild 15-Nov-27 9 To hold grab-bag partyMeade P E Church 24-Dec-27 9 To present cantataMeadows L 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerMickey Walker 12-May-28 9 Visited Mrs Elizabeth Johnson in Orange, VAMiles D Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Officiated at funeral of Hazel BowmanMiles D Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 14-Mar-28 9 Officiated at service held for Lucas WaverlyMiles D Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Mount Jezeral Baptist Church

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Miles D Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles David L Rev 2-May-28 7 To preach special sermon at Second Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 5-May-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 12-May-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiles D Rev 19-May-28 9 Mount Jezeral Baptist ChurchMiller Martha Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Guest of Anna Butler in PAMiller Martha Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Leader of Alfred Street Baptist Church Sunday SchoolMiller Annette 29-May-28 7 Visited friends in AlexandriaMilton Mattie 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubMiner Bertha 3-Dec-27 11 Ill at homeMissionary Circle 13-Sep-27 7 Meeting announcement to meet at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchMitchell Maggie Mrs 8-May-28 9 Came from PA to attend Lewis Williams' funeralMonday Louise Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyMonroe Mary 5-May-28 9 City school nurse - participated in Health DayMontague Allen Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Joseph Lewis (brother of Mrs Montague) visitingMontague Allen Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Visited Mrs Julia Lewis & familyMontgomery H 22-Nov-27 9 Visiting friends in AlexandriaMontgomery Helen Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Visited AlexandriaMontgomery Estelle Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeMoore Bessie Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Sister of Mary L GrearMoore Dorothy B 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting mother Maggie MooreMoore Maggie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Mother of Dorothy B MooreMoore Bessie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited by Mrs Lindly & Mrs MarginMoore William M/M 2-Sep-27 2 Visited Annie WalkerMoore Elizabeth Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited Annie WalkerMoore Dorothy B 13-Sep-27 7 Visited mother Mrs Maggie MooreMoore Maggie Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Mother of Dorothy B MooreMoore Bessie Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Guests are brothers Claude and Duright GrierMoore Bessie Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 To host oyster supperMoore Bessie Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonMoore Bessie Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Visited by Mrs Smyer of North CarolinaMoore Author M/M 6-Mar-28 9 Visited by M/M C TurnerMoore Author M/M 24-Mar-28 9 Visited by Rev/M F F KingMoore Dorothy B 17-Apr-28 7 Visited mother Mrs Maggie MooreMoore Maggie Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Visited by daughter Dorothy B MooreMoore Bessie Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Visited by Mr Hurt of New JerseyMoore Bessie Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Visited by M/M Lovingood of SunnysideMorgan Arlene 23-Sep-27 7 Attended party given by Ida PinkardMorgan Jessie 21-Jan-28 9 Guest of Mrs Alphonso BrooksMorgan Alrene 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma Coles

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Morgan Alsena 20-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Carrie and Esther NelsonMorning Star Lodge No 40 24-Apr-28 7 Sponsoring reunion excursionMorrison Mildred 25-Oct-27 9 Recovering from illnessMorrison Llewellyn 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubMoss B F Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 30-Sep-27 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Officiated at funeral of Rev George DixonMoss B F Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 5-May-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 12-May-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMoss B F Rev 19-May-28 9 Beulah Baptist ChurchMount Jezeral Baptist Church 9-Sep-27 11 Funeral service held for Hazel BowmanMount Jezeral Baptist Church 27-Apr-28 11 Funeral service held for Howard WareMount Jezerel Baptist Church 14-Mar-28 9 Funeral service held for Lucas WaverlyMunoz Christine 5-May-28 9 City schools music supervisor participated in Health Day

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Murphy Esther 8-May-28 9 Participated in Israel Temple's musical tea programMurray William McKinley 30-Sep-27 11 Admitted to practice lawMurray Anne Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Ill at homeMurray Anna Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Visited daughter Mrs Raymond Taylor in PhiladelphiaMurray Madeline 20-Mar-28 9 Attended Junior Art Club meetingMurray Madeline 20-Mar-28 9 To host next meeting of Junior Art ClubMurray William McKinley 21-Apr-28 9 Recovering from illnessMurry Henry 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting mother Anna MurryMurry Anna Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Ill at homeMurry Anna Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Moved to Philadelphia to live with M/M Raymond TaylorMurry Clarence 1-Nov-27 9 Visited PhiladelphiaMurry Madeline 4-Nov-27 15 Visited relatives in PhiladelphiaMurry Deliah Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Entertained guests at whist partyMurry Alma Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Guest of Mrs Deliah MurryMustard and Cheese Club 23-Feb-28 7 To present program at Parker-Gray SchoolNaomi Household of Ruth 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchNeal Robert D Mrs & dau 16-Sep-27 11 Guest of Mrs Costella HornNeale Herman 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesNelson Esther 6-Sep-27 8 Visited in Louisa/Orange CountiesNelson Carrie Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Had as visitor Mary NollNelson Rosa 30-Sep-27 11 Visiting Mary NollNelson Carrie 12-Nov-27 9 Visited friends in WashingtonNelson Martha Mrs 13-Dec-27 9 Died at homeNelson Lynwood 10-Jan-28 9 Hosted a card partyNelson Carrie Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesNelson Carrie 20-Mar-28 9 Honored at party given by Mrs Anna LucasNelson Esther 20-Mar-28 9 Honored at party given by Mrs Anna LucasNelson Rosa 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardNichols S Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Visiting parents Rev/M BrownNickens William 2-May-28 7 Ill at homeNo 1 Working Club 18-Jan-28 9 Presented talent programNoll Mary 30-Sep-27 11 Visited Mrs Carrie NelsonNorton Thelma 13-Sep-27 7 Recovered from illnessNorton Dora Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Under doctor's careNorton H A 20-Dec-27 9 Choirmaster at Shiloh Baptist ChurchNorton Saretta 27-Jan-28 11 To participate in music program presented by Whatsoever CircleNorton June 14-Mar-28 9 Returned from visiting relatives in Culpeper and WarrentonO'Brien Juanita 5-May-28 9 Visited Annie B JonesO'Brien Jeanette 5-May-28 9 Visited Annie B JonesOliver John Mrs 13-Dec-27 9 Visiting M/M James SmithOliver Clementine 13-Dec-27 9 Visiting M/M James SmithOliver John Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Visited Mrs Lottie White

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Oliver John Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Visited M/M James SmithOliver Clementine 20-Dec-27 9 Visited M/M James SmithOliver Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B SmithOliver Clematine 14-Apr-28 9 Visited M/M James B SmithOliver Clematine 24-Apr-28 7 Visited Mary and Evelyn SmithOriental Saving Club 4-Feb-28 9 To hold meeting at Mrs Fannie Jackson'sOriental Vacation Club 4-Oct-27 9 ReorganizedOsley Maggie Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Ill at homeOur Pride Class No 119 29-May-28 7 Celebrated anniversary at Third Baptist ChurchOwens Earl 14-Oct-27 15 Sister Julia Robinson visitingOwings Nancye Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Hosting oyster supper for Courts of CalanthesPalace Group 27-Mar-28 9 To host supper at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchPalace Group 6-Sep-27 8 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchPalmer Percy M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Guests of M/M Irvine HicksPalmer Raymond 9-Sep-27 11 Son of Percy Palmer - guest of M/M Irvine HicksPalmer Percy Jr 9-Sep-27 11 Son of Percy Palmer - guest of M/M Irvine HicksPalmer Rosa Mrs 30-Sep-27 11 Visited M/M Irvin HicksPalmer Percy 3-Dec-27 11 Returned to Philadelphia - guest of M/M Irvin HicksParent-Teacher Association 22-Nov-27 9 Announcement of thanksParker Arthur M/M 6-Sep-27 8 Visited Atlantic CityParker George Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting friends in Clifton ForgeParker Mary Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Recovered from IllnessParker Hattie Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Visited M/M James SmithParker Hattie Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Returned home after visiting M/M James SmithParker Bernett 15-Feb-28 7 Visiting relatives in AlexandriaParker John 15-Feb-28 7 Visiting New Jersey indefinitelyParker Mary 6-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeParker Authur 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesParker Nannie 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesParker Sallye Mrs 30-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeParker-Gray Chorus 27-Jan-28 11 To participate in music program presented by Whatsoever CircleParker-Gray School 16-Sep-27 11 Parent meeting announcedParker-Gray School 27-Sep-27 9 Parents meetingParker-Gray School 4-Oct-27 9 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 11-Oct-27 9 Operetta to be presentedParker-Gray School 14-Oct-27 15 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 1-Nov-27 9 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 4-Nov-27 15 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 8-Nov-27 9 Observing Educational WeekParker-Gray School 19-Nov-27 11 Celebrated American Education WeekParker-Gray School 30-Nov-27 9 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 3-Dec-27 11 Distributed food to needy

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Parker-Gray School 10-Dec-27 9 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 7-Jan-28 9 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 10-Jan-28 9 65th Emancipation CelebrationParker-Gray School 18-Jan-28 9 Men's meeting to be heldParker-Gray School 1-Feb-28 7 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 8-Feb-28 7 To observe Negro history weekParker-Gray School 10-Feb-28 11 Mother's Club to give partyParker-Gray School 10-Feb-28 11 Observing Negro history weekParker-Gray School 15-Feb-28 7 Held Negro history week program at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchParker-Gray School 17-Feb-28 9 Mother's Club meetingParker-Gray School 3-Mar-28 9 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 4-Apr-28 9 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 6-Apr-28 15 To present children's playParker-Gray School 6-Apr-28 15 Parent-Teacher's Association meetingParker-Gray School 24-Apr-28 7 To present children's playParker-Gray School 2-May-28 7 To present Spring ConcertParker-Gray School 8-May-28 9 Field Day to be heldParker-Gray School 8-May-28 9 Program presented by schoolParker-Gray School 8-May-28 9 Mother's Club to have meetingParker-Gray School 15-May-28 9 Mother's Club to have meetingParker-Gray School 15-May-28 9 Presented operettaParker-Gray School 15-May-28 9 To hold annual Field DayParker-Gray School 19-May-28 9 Held annual Field DayParker-Gray School 1-Jun-28 11 Update on school plansParker-Gray School 1-Jun-28 11 Announces graduation exercisesParker-Gray School Athletic Club 9-Mar-28 11 To host program at Lincoln TheaterParsonage Club 23-Feb-28 7 To give program at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchParsonage Club 6-Mar-28 9 Held program at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchPatriarch Field Day 9-Sep-27 11 Field Day in Washington, DCPayne Hattie Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Visited sister Mrs Hannah ThomasPayne Robert 10-Feb-28 11 Attended surprise party for Wm I CulmerPeace Lodge No 467 29-May-28 7 Celebrated anniversary at Third Baptist ChurchPenn A B Dr 11-Oct-27 9 Vacationing in San Francisco CAPenn A B Dr 4-Nov-27 15 Returned homePenn F Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Returned from San Francisco CAPenn A B Dr 16-Dec-27 15 Physician in AlexandriaPeters I Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Recovered from illnessPetticord Edna 4-Oct-27 9 Guest of Mrs Mary TurnerPGM Council 15-May-28 9 Held thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchPhilips Bertha Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Sister Edna Philips visitedPhilips Edna Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Visited sister Bertha PhilipsPhillips Marshall 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M Barbour

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Phillips Mr 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesPhillips Bertha Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesPhillips Marshall 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesPierce John Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Guest is Mrs Elizabeth HarfordPinckard Mary 31-Mar-28 9 Party given for herPinkard Ida 23-Sep-27 7 Gave party to honor sister Mary PinkardPinkard Mary 23-Sep-27 7 Honoree of party given by sister Ida PinkardPinkard Burrell 15-Nov-27 9 Ill at homePinkard Mary 7-Dec-27 7 Recovering from illnessPinkard Mary 15-Feb-28 7 Patient in Freedmans HospitalPinkard Mary 6-Mar-28 9 Recovering from illnessPinkard Mattie Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 Visited Anne B JonesPiper Paul E Dr/M 16-Dec-27 15 Parents of baby daughterPiper Paul E Dr 16-Dec-27 15 Assistant to Dr A B PennPalmer Percy M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Guests of M/M FletcherPoindexter Robert 9-Sep-27 11 Visited by Hilda WrightPoindexter Elbert 9-Sep-27 11 Visited father Robert PoindexterPoindexter Robert 9-Sep-27 11 Father of Elbert PoindexterPoindexter Elbert 13-Sep-27 7 Married Hazel WrightPoindexter R. 13-Sep-27 7 Father of Elbert PoindexterPoindexter Frances 28-Oct-27 11 Returned home from New YorkPoindexter Laura Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Ill at homePollard John 10-Jan-28 9 Recovered from illnessPoole R H Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Parents M/M W T Wright visitedPoole R & family 30-Nov-27 9 Visited relatives in RichmondPoole R H Mrs 24-Dec-27 9 Visited relatives in RichmondPoole R H M/M 8-May-28 9 Visited her parents M/M W F Wright in RichmondPorter Harvey 20-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Carrie and Esther NelsonPorter Harvey 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesPorter Harvey 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardPotter Pauline Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Visiting relatives in NYCPotter Lena Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Hosted supperPotter Pauline Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Visited by Mrs Bessie HackleyPottinger Isabella Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Visited Grandmother Mrs LewisPottinger Isabelle Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Visited Alexandria due to death of grandmotherPouncy J E 26-Nov-27 9 Announce marriage to Corrine E WhitmorePratt Lucy Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Ill at homePratt Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Officiated at funeral for Howard WarePratt Fannie Mrs 15-May-28 9 Sister of Mrs Carrie Jenkins who diedPresbyterian Church 22-May-28 9 Presented literary and muscial programPreston V A Miss 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Mrs Carter of Shady Rest MDPreston C W 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Mrs Carter of Shady Rest MD

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Price W A Rev/M 6-Sep-27 8 Visited by Perry Felton SrPrice W A Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Visited Mrs Mary JenningsPrice W A Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Visiting friends in BostonPrice Wm M/M 15-Feb-28 7 Birth of baby boyPritchell Julia Mrs 4-Nov-27 15 Visited sisters in PhiladelphiaPritchett Julia E Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Announced opening of private night schoolProgressive Benevolent Association 6-Sep-27 8 Excursion to Riverview ParkProgressive Benevolent Association 14-Oct-27 15 Held benefit for Alexandria HospitalPryor William 15-Nov-27 9 Ill at homePuckett William 10-Dec-27 9 Ill at homePuett Rosie Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Mother of W H Randall takes motor trip to RichmondPuffett Dr/M 16-Dec-27 15 Visited Ruth GilliamQuander Gladys 17-Apr-28 7 Awarded prize at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchQuander Alcinda 27-Apr-28 11 Recovered from illnessQuarles Elizabeth 12-May-28 9 Visited Mrs Elizabeth Johnson in Orange VAQueen of Sheba 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchRamsey Ole S Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visited relatives in BaltimoreRamsey Ola Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Visited AlexandriaRamsey O Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Returned to BaltimoreRamsey Ola S Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Visited friends in AlexandriaRamsey Ola S Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Visited friends in AlexandriaRamsey Ola S Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Living now in AlexandriaRamsey Simpson 24-Mar-28 9 Recovering at home from accidentRamsey Paul 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardRamsey Simpson 24-Apr-28 7 Ill at homeRamsey Simpsom 22-May-28 9 Recovered from illnessRandall Vincent 2-Sep-27 2 Ill at homeRandall Margaret 9-Sep-27 11 Visited by Alma & Irma WilliamsRandall Vincent 13-Sep-27 7 Ill at homeRandall W H M/M 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondRandall Vincent 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeRandall Vincent 27-Dec-27 11 Died at homeRandolph Theresa Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 To host supperRandolph Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeRandolph Agnes 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesRandolph Mary 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesRandolph Theresa 8-May-28 9 Participated in Israel Temple's musical tea programRandolph Theresa Mrs 1-Jun-28 11 Ill at homeRaspberry John E 15-Nov-27 9 Engagement announced to Martha R BrownRay Pear Mrs 13-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeReading Lillian 8-Nov-27 9 Guest of Mrs C HolmesRector William 4-Apr-28 9 Ill at home

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Redd James 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughRice Grace Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Visited AlexandriaRich Amanda Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Visiting Nanie DishmanRich Alma 4-Oct-27 9 Visiting Nanie DishmanRich F 21-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeRich J W Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Attended party given by Bessie DoveRich Amanda Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesRising Sun Juvenile 15-May-28 9 Held Thanksgiving program with Shiloh Baptist ChurchRoamer Athletic Club 10-Dec-27 9 To host dance at Odd Fellows HallRoamer Athletic Club 20-Dec-27 9 Dance at Odd Fellows Hall successRoberts O Miss 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends in SmithvilleRoberts Odeal 27-Sep-27 9 Gave tea to honor Beatrice WhiteRoberts Nancy Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Recovering at homeRoberts Charles Jr 26-Nov-27 9 Feted at birthday partyRoberts Henry 27-Dec-27 11 Visited by Samuel Kennedy of NCRoberts Charles 27-Dec-27 11 Visited by Samuel Kennedy of NCRoberts Charles 27-Dec-27 11 President of the Butter & Egg Social ClubRoberts Charles Jr 31-Dec-27 7 To host meeting of Butter & Egg Social ClubRoberts Chas Jr 1-Feb-28 7 President of the Butter and Egg Social ClubRoberts Nancye Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Recovering from illnessRoberts Nancye Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeRoberts Catherine 10-Apr-28 7 Winner in Elks Club essay contestRoberts Charles 24-Apr-28 7 Hosting meeting of the Butter & Eggs Savings ClubRoberts N J 2-May-28 7 Visited WashingtonRoberts Henry 2-May-28 7 Visited relatives in New York CityRoberts Nancye Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeRoberts Chapel M E Church 16-Sep-27 11 Held funeral service for Mrs Laura WoodRoberts Chapel M E Church 16-Sep-27 11 Sunday School operettaRoberts Chapel M E Church 4-Oct-27 9 Revival meetingsRoberts Chapel M E Church 11-Oct-27 9 To hold funeral for Mrs Edith TaylorRoberts Chapel M E Church 11-Oct-27 9 Revival meetingsRoberts Chapel M E Church 14-Oct-27 15 Held funeral for Edith TaylorRoberts Chapel M E Church 25-Oct-27 9 Philharmonic Club announces Halloween FrolicRoberts Chapel M E Church 13-Dec-27 9 Held funeral service for Rober L AdkinsRoberts Chapel M E Church 13-Dec-27 9 To hold funeral service for Wm BlondheimRoberts Chapel M E Church 21-Jan-28 9 Musical and literary program to be presentedRoberts Chapel M E Church 21-Jan-28 9 Usher Board to present programRoberts Chapel M E Church 15-Feb-28 7 To host supperRoberts Chapel M E Church 15-Feb-28 7 Held funeral service for Mrs Mary MasonRoberts Chapel M E Church 12-May-28 9 To present Biblical dramaRoberts Chapel M E Church 15-May-28 9 To present Biblical dramaRoberts Chapel M E Church 19-May-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Ruth Carpenter Hazel

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Roberts Chapel M E Church 22-May-28 9 To present literary and muscial programRoberts Chapel M E Church 22-May-28 9 To present drama programRoberts Chapel M E Church 22-May-28 9 To host egg partyRoberts Chapel M E Church 22-May-28 9 To present literary programRoberts Chapel M E Church 26-May-28 9 To host Biblical dramaRoberts Chapel M E Church 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubRoberts Chapel M E Church 1-Jun-28 11 Presenting program featureing Diamond Jubilee SingersRoberts Chapel M E Church 4-Apr-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Ella Louise ConteeRoberts Chapel M E Church 17-Apr-28 7 Held funeral service for Mrs Harriet GaskinsRobinson Addie Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visited by Esther SpeakesRobinson Evelyn 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting grandmother Laura HollandRobinson Austin 13-Sep-27 7 Visited relatives/friends in Tunstall & Richmond VARobinson R Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited by Rev G E Sallie & Mrs Evangeline HicksRobinson Lillian I Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Visited Mrs Rozier T WareRobinson Chandler M/M 4-Oct-27 9 Returned home from Atlantic CityRobinson Julia Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Visiting brother Earl OwensRobinson S S Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Preaching at Third Baptist Church during rally servicesRobinson S S Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Preaching at Third Baptist Church Robinson H L Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchRobinson John R 10-Dec-27 9 Died in Philadelphia - s/o Lillian & the late Henry Robinson bur York PARobinson Lillian 10-Dec-27 9 Son John R Robinson diedRobinson Henry (deceased) 10-Dec-27 9 Son John R Robinson diedRobinson Milton 24-Dec-27 9 In automobile accidentRobinson Helen L Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Hosted card partyRobinson Helen L Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnRobinson Helen Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughRobinson Helen Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Rosa BrooksRobinson Helen L Mrs 17-Feb-28 9 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyRobinson Helen L Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Attended Whatsoever Circle meetingRobinson Ruth Mrs 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerRobinson Lillian Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesRobinson Chandler 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesRobinson Helen L Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 Hosted Whatsoever Circle meetingRobinson Helen L Mrs 5-May-28 9 Hosted Whatsoever Circle meetingRodger Ernest M/M 18-Oct-27 9 Guests were Mrs Esther White & L GilardRodgers Ernest M/M 22-Nov-27 9 Announce birth of daughterRodgers Ernest 18-Jan-28 9 Moved to Payne StreetRodgers Emma Mrs 27-Apr-28 11 Ill at homeRollins Herbert 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesRoss Frances 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting sister Mary Jones in NYRoss S B Rev 30-Aug-27 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 2-Sep-27 2 Travelling to Coulton MD

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Ross Frances 9-Sep-27 11 Visited sister Mrs Mary Jones in New YorkRoss S B Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Officiated at Randolph Stevenson funeralRoss S B Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 13-Dec-27 9 Offiiciated at funeral for John FordRoss S B Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Officiated at funeral of B Pendleton LeeRoss S B Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Rosie C AndersonRoss S B Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Officiate at funeral for Mrs Anna ColemanRoss S B Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 8-Feb-28 7 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Ella ClybornRoss S B Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Isabelle LewisRoss S B Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 5-May-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 15-May-28 9 Officiated at funeral service for Mrs Emily WashingtonRoss S B Rev 19-May-28 9 Third Baptist ChurchRoss S B Rev 29-May-28 7 Spoke at anniversary celebration at Third Baptist ChurchRoyal Social Club 26-Nov-27 9 Fund raiser for tornado victims

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Royal Social Club 13-Dec-27 9 Thanks community for helpRudolph Lillian 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Mrs Carter of Shady Rest MDRummage Sale 26-May-28 9 To be held on corner of N Patrick and Cameron StreetsRussel William M/M 30-Aug-27 9 Parents of Edith BurkeRussel Albert 24-Dec-27 9 Visiting AlexandriaRussel Albert 27-Dec-27 11 Returned to Philadelphia - visited friends in AlexandriaRussel Nancy Mrs 26-May-28 9 Attending Tents Conventioon in Wilmington, NCRussell William M/M 2-Sep-27 2 Grandparents of Lillian BurkeRussell Wm M/M 28-Oct-27 11 Guest was Mrs Rosa DaleRussell Nancy Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Visited Hampton VARussell Nancye Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeRussell William M/M 27-Mar-28 9 Reception postponedSallie G E Rev 13-Sep-27 7 Guest of Mrs R RobinsonSampson Relly M/M & daughters 9-Sep-27 11 Guests of M/M Philip WebbSampson M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Mrs Carter of Shady Rest MDSanford Elizabeth Mrs 24-Dec-27 9 Visiting Oxford NCSaunders J 6-Mar-28 9 Returned from trip in VASaunders Clara Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 President of Bucille Art ClubSnyder Aubrey Mrs 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesScales Charles 21-Apr-28 9 Attended Older Boys' conferenceScarca M Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Visited relatives at Seminary HillScarce Mary Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Mother of Mrs Levi WashingtonScarce Mary Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting Kenwick VAScarce Mary Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Visiting daughter Louise WashingtonScarce Mary Mrs 22-May-28 9 Recovering from illnessScott John 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughScott L C Rev 8-Feb-28 7 To preach at Shiloh Baptist ChurchScott R Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Visited mother and brother in Orange NJScott M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Ada GibsonSecond Baptist Church 15-May-28 9 To present literary programSeminole Music Club 18-Jan-28 9 To host music contest to be held at Parker-Gray SchoolSeminole Music Club 21-Jan-28 9 To host Music contest to be held at Parker-Gray SchoolSewart Samuel 1-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeShamwell Robert 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting wife Eleanor T ShamwellShamwell Eleanor T Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited by Robert ShamwellShamwell Robert M/M 13-Sep-27 7 Visiting in Luray VAShamwell Robert M/M 23-Sep-27 7 Returned from trip to LurayShamwell Robert M/M 4-Oct-27 9 Guests of Mrs Mary TurnerShamwell Eleanor T Mrs 30-Nov-27 9 Visiting husband in ChicagoShamwell Robert 30-Nov-27 9 Mrs Eleanor T Shamwell, wife, visitingShamwell Robert 1-Feb-28 7 Visiting Kansas MSShamwell Eleanor T Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Attending University of Music in Philadelphia

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Shamwell Eleanor T Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Hosted partyShamwell Eleanor T Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Visited parents M/M John TurnerShannon Vivian 4-Oct-27 9 Visiting Dr/M O D DurantShanwell Robert M/M 27-Jan-28 11 Visited ChicagoShela S 15-Feb-28 7 Visited the Misses DorseyShelton Lillian 4-Nov-27 15 Attended Halloween party given by Mildred LeeShelton Lillian 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonShelton Lillian 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party given by Edythe LittlejohnShelton Lillian 4-Apr-28 9 Secretary of Bucille Art ClubShelton Maggie Mrs 29-May-28 7 Participated in program given by Chrysanthemum Social ClubSheppard E 4-Oct-27 9 Guest at party given by Corrine TurnerSheppard Earleen 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesSheppard Frank M/M 14-Mar-28 9 Hosted party for Council of Independent Order of St LukeShields Prof & Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Guests of M/M Herbert TancilShiloh Baptist Church 11-Oct-27 9 To hold baby contestShiloh Baptist Church 15-Nov-27 9 Music and literary program heldShiloh Baptist Church 19-Nov-27 11 Queen's Convention meeting announcedShiloh Baptist Church 13-Dec-27 9 To hold funeral service for Mrs Martha NelsonShiloh Baptist Church 20-Dec-27 9 Choir to present programShiloh Baptist Church 18-Jan-28 9 Funeral service held for Ida WilliamsShiloh Baptist Church 27-Jan-28 11 To hold funeral service for Mrs Tessie DogansShiloh Baptist Church 17-Apr-28 7 Will present programShiloh Baptist Church 22-May-28 9 To hold funeral service for Mrs Mary BallShiloh Baptist Church 22-May-28 9 Candlelight service heldShiloh Baptist Church 29-May-28 7 Held funeral service for Mrs Mary E BallardShiloh Baptist Church 29-May-28 7 Special service to be heldShorts William H 9-Sep-27 11 Visiting cousin Mrs L ThomasShorts Wm 31-Mar-28 9 Recovering from illnessShorts Clarence 14-Apr-28 9 Visited Hilda BrooksShorts Clarence 14-Apr-28 9 Visited grandmother Mrs Hannah HallSimms M Mr 2-Sep-27 2 Ill at homeSimms Emma Mrs 17-Mar-28 9 Visited by Mrs Bessie HackleySimms Moses Mrs 6-Apr-28 15 Ill at homeSimms M/M 14-Apr-28 9 Attended party given by Bessie DoveSimms Emma Mrs 12-May-28 9 Ill at homeSkiners B M Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Attended Whatsoever Circle partySkinner Wm Jr 26-Nov-27 9 President of Royal Social ClubSkinner B F Rev 7-Dec-27 7 Guest of Dr/Mrs O D DurantSkinner William M/M 7-Dec-27 7 Dinner held for Mrs James WalkerSkinner Booker 7-Dec-27 7 Died at Alexandria Hospital - bur Washington DCSkinner Bertha 10-Dec-27 9 To host meeting of Whatsoever CircleSkinner Bertha 24-Dec-27 9 Made candy at home of Mrs M E Evans

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Skinner B M Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Hosted Whatsoever CircleSkinner Bertha 28-Feb-28 9 Attended Whatsoever Circle meetingSkinner Henry M/M 17-Apr-28 7 Visited by Mrs Susie WalkerSlade Charles 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of M/M Robert LuckettSlam Wesley D 19-Nov-27 11 Spoke at American Education Week Parker-Gray SchoolSmith James & family 30-Aug-27 9 New residents of AlexandriaSmith James Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Sister of Mrs James BensonSmith Marion 2-Sep-27 2 Spent weekend in BaltimoreSmith Nellie Mae Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 New resident of AlexandriaSmith Vivian Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Guest of Namie TaylorSmith Mary Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visiting M/M Louis SmithSmith Louis M/M 13-Sep-27 7 Visited by Mrs Mary SmithSmith James M/M 23-Sep-27 7 Visited by Mrs Hattie Parker & grandsonSmith James M/M 27-Sep-27 9 Had as guest Mrs Hattie ParkerSmith James M/M 18-Oct-27 9 Guest was Mrs Andrew JonesSmith Wm 22-Oct-27 9 Guest of Ruth L GilliamSmith Henry 1-Nov-27 9 Cousin of Wesley GainesSmith K Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Guest of M/M HardenSmith James M/M 1-Nov-27 9 Guest was Mrs Hattie JonesSmith A M/M 22-Nov-27 9 Birth of baby daughterSmith J B 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithSmith James M/M 13-Dec-27 9 Visited by Mrs John Smith & daughter, ClementineSmith James M/M 20-Dec-27 9 Visited Mrs Lottie WhiteSmith James M/M 20-Dec-27 9 Visited by Mrs John Oliver and daughter, ClemetineSmith Mary 31-Dec-27 7 Visited by Lucy GibbonSmith Evelyn 31-Dec-27 7 Visited by Lucy GibbonSmith Lula 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Rosa BrooksSmith Lillian R Mrs 1-Feb-28 7 Returned to York PA after visiting relatives in AlexandriaSmith Eliza Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 To present play at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchSmith Ella Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Attended surprise party for Wm I CulmerSmith H Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeSmith Hiliary 28-Feb-28 9 Married Beatrice FultonSmith Oliver M/M 3-Mar-28 9 Visited Mrs Elizabeth TerrellSmith James B 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partySmith Leon R 20-Mar-28 9 Hosted partySmith James M/M 27-Mar-28 9 Visited by James BensonSmith Harvey 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourSmith Leon M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerSmith James B M/M 14-Apr-28 9 Hosted group of people on SundaySmith Dona 17-Apr-28 7 Attended party given by Mrs Eleanor T ShamwellSmith James M/M 24-Apr-28 7 Visited by James BensonSmith Mary 24-Apr-28 7 Visited by Clematine Oliver

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Smith Evelyn 24-Apr-28 7 Visited by Clematine OliverSmith Julius 5-May-28 9 Died at Alexandria Hospital - bur SCSmith Henry 12-May-28 9 Ill at homeSmith Eliza Mrs 22-May-28 9 Visited by Hattie JonesSmith Henry (Undertaker) 22-May-28 9 Recovering from illnessSmyer Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Visited Mrs Bessie MooreSnapper Samuel 20-Dec-27 9 Ill at homeSnow Edward 28-Feb-28 9 Visiting AlexandriaSnyder Aubrey 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesSorrell P Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Patient in Alexandria HospitalSorrell Thomas 7-Dec-27 7 Hosted supperSparrow Marion 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of M/M FletcherSparrow Marion 8-Nov-27 9 Guest of Margaret ChisleySparrow Marion 1-Feb-28 7 Visited Margaret ChisleySparrow Marion 17-Feb-28 9 Visited AlexandriaSparrow Ethel 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerSparrow Marion 8-May-28 9 Visiting Alexandria from Deanwood, DCSpeakes Esther 30-Aug-27 9 Guest of Addie Robinson NYSpeakes Esther 9-Sep-27 11 Visiting in Staten Island NYSpeakes Jesse 23-Sep-27 7 Married Mattie L HackleySpeakes Esther 23-Sep-27 7 At wedding of Mattie Hackley & Jesse SpeakesSpeakes Esther 6-Apr-28 15 Visited relatives in WashingtonSpotswood Mary Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeSpottswood Earl 12-May-28 9 Visited Mrs Elizabeth Johnson in Orange, VASpriggs Betty Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Visiting brother William WatsonSt James Lodge No 49 29-May-28 7 Celebrated anniversary at Third Baptist ChurchSt Rich J M/M 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesSt Joseph's Church 31-Dec-27 7 Funeral services held here for T JohnsonStandard Edythe Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Visited AlexandriaStanley Mary 10-Feb-28 11 Visited brother in Richmond with Mrs James Bethea & Beatrice BetheaStanton H Rev 13-Dec-27 9 To debate at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchStanton N Howard Rev 8-Feb-28 7 Opened night school at Ebenezer HallStanton N Howard Rev 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchStanton Howard Rev 27-Mar-28 9 Officiated at funeral of Mrs Grace BallStanton N Howard Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Preached at Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStanton N Howard Rev 19-May-28 9 To preach at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchStanton N Howard Rev 29-May-28 7 Delivered sermon at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchStaunton H Rev/M 6-Sep-27 8 Visited Atlantic CityStaunton H N Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Officiated in place of Rev S B Ross Third Baptist ChurchStaunton H N Rev/M 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends in Atlantic CityStaunton H N Rev/M 16-Sep-27 11 Visited relatives/friends in LeesburgStevens Carrie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Mother of Ellen Butler

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Stevens Carrie Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited by daughter Mrs Ellen J ButlerStevens Carrie Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Guest was Mrs E WairStevens Henry 1-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeStevens Carrie Mrs 10-Feb-28 11 Visited by Mrs Florence McGruderStevens Carrie Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeStevens Carrie Mrs 12-May-28 9 Visited by Mrs Kate BransomeStevens Anna Mrs 15-May-28 9 Visited AlexandriaStevenson Randolph 3-Dec-27 11 Died at Alexandria HospitalStevenson Anna 23-Feb-28 7 Visited AlexandriaStevenson Anna 24-Apr-28 7 Visited AlexandriaSteward Katye Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeSteward John M/M 25-Oct-27 9 Guest was Mrs Jennie HolmesStewart Kate Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Mrs James E Holmes (sister of Mrs Kate Stewart) visitingStewart Kate Mrs 3-Dec-27 11 Visited PhiladelphiaStewart S 27-Jan-28 11 Ill at homeStewart Annie Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeStewart Kate Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeStewart Florence 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardStewart Kate Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Recovered from illnessStewart Florence 1-Jun-28 11 Visited her sisters in Chester, PAStilliards Edward 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesStillyard Edward 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partyStokes Josephine 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting relatives in PAStokes Josephine 13-Sep-27 7 Visited relatives/friends in Jenkintown PAStokes Josephine Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondStokes Mildred 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondStokes Grace 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondStokes Josephine 15-Nov-27 9 Visiting aunt Mildred Stokes Jenkintown PAStokes Mildred Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Niece Josephine Stokes visitingStokes Josephine Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 To host pigfoot, chitterling, and oyster supperStokes Lillian 8-May-28 9 Recovering from illnessStrange Margaret 27-Sep-27 9 Attended tea for Beatrice WhiteStrong W Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Presbyterian Baptist ChurchStrong R B Rev 23-Sep-27 7 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Spoke at American Education Week Parker-Gray SchoolStrong R B Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Bethel Presbyterian Church

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Strong R B Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 24-Dec-27 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 31-Dec-27 7 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchStrong R B Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 5-May-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 12-May-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchStrong R B Rev 19-May-28 9 Bethel Presbyterian ChurchSwan Frances Mrs 14-Mar-28 9 Died at homeSwanson M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Ada GibsonTables Mary Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeTables Mary Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeTables Mary Mrs 9-Mar-28 11 Ill at homeTancil Bertha 8-Nov-27 9 Entertained guestsTancil Bertha 20-Mar-28 9 Attended Junior Art Club meetingTansil Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 To host next meeting of Parker-Gray School Mother's ClubTate Obie M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Guests of M/M FletcherTate R 4-Apr-28 9 Visited sisters Alberta and Cora HammondsTaylor Edith Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 IllTaylor Essye Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting mother Anna Murry Taylor Namie 13-Sep-27 7 Visited by Mrs Vivian SmithTaylor Nanie 23-Sep-27 7 Attended party given by Ida PinkardTaylor Charles 23-Sep-27 7 Attended party given by Ida PinkardTaylor Rozier 27-Sep-27 9 Elected treasurer of Parker-Gray parents associationTaylor Royer M/M 4-Oct-27 9 Visited by M/M Jessie Jones

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Taylor Nannie 4-Oct-27 9 Honoree at surprise party given by Corinne TurnerTaylor Edith Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Ill at homeTaylor Edith Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Died at homeTaylor Edith Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Died at homeTaylor Elizabeth Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Visited relatives in RichmondTaylor Raymond M/M 1-Nov-27 9 Daughter & son-in-law of Mrs Ruby CampbellTaylor Raymond M/M 7-Dec-27 7 Visited by Mrs Anna MurrayTaylor Esaye Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Visited realtives in AlexandriaTaylor Elizabeth Mrs 17-Feb-28 9 Visited Richmond for funeral of brother-in-lawTaylor Nanie 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardTaylor Essie Mrs 19-May-28 9 Visited relatives in AlexandriaTaylor Rozier F Mrs 19-May-28 9 Resigned as president of Parker-Gray School Mother's ClubTerrell Elizabeth Mrs 3-Mar-28 9 Visited by M/M Oliver Smith - dau & son-in-lawTerry Lorraina Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Visited by mother Mrs Aaron LewisThird Baptist Church 22-Oct-27 9 Rally servicesThird Baptist Church 25-Oct-27 9 Held funeral for Mrs Amelia Fields LomaxThird Baptist Church 10-Jan-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs D MasonThird Baptist Church 13-Jan-28 11 Funeral held for B Pendleton LeeThird Baptist Church 4-Feb-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Rosie C AndersonThird Baptist Church 4-Feb-28 9 Funeral services held for Mrs Anna ColemanThird Baptist Church 8-Feb-28 7 Held funeral service for Mrs Ella ClybornThird Baptist Church 27-Mar-28 9 Held anniversary servicesThird Baptist Church 6-Apr-28 15 To present pageantThird Baptist Church 12-May-28 9 To present Mother's Day programThird Baptist Church 15-May-28 9 Held funeral service for Mrs Emily WashingtonThird Baptist Church 26-May-28 9 To host program "Around the World"Thomas Mary E Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Guest of Mrs G O DixonThomas Katye Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Guest of Sallie ThomasThomas Ralph 30-Aug-27 9 Guest of Sallie ThomasThomas Sallie 30-Aug-27 9 Visited by Mrs Katye Thomas & Ralph ThomasThomas Sally Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visiting parents in Lynchburg VAThomas Lucille Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Sister of Maria JacksonThomas William 6-Sep-27 8 Visited sister Mrs Earl ConteeThomas L Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Cousin of William H ShortsThomas Sallie Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Visited parents in Lynchburg VAThomas Naomi Nrs 4-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeThomas Martha Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Hosted Oriental Vacation Club meetingThomas Bessie Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Visited sister Mrs Maggie HopkinsThomas William M/M 22-Oct-27 9 Guest was Marry ThomasThomas Merry 22-Oct-27 9 Guest of M/M William ThomasThomas R W Rev 4-Nov-27 15 To preach at Alfred Street Baptist ChurchThomas Lucille Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Visited by sister Mrs Elmora Brown

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Thomas Lucille Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Visited by sister Mrs Hattie PayneThomas Marie 8-Feb-28 7 Graduated Armstrong Technical High SchoolThomas Sallye Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Visited AlexandriaThomas Ella Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Visiting Alexandria due to daughter's illnessThomas Jessie L 31-Mar-28 9 Visited by Emma TibbsThomas Ella Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Returned home to Richmond after death of daughterThomas S 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Viola CrummerThomas Lucille Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Visited by granddaughter Helen ColemanThompson H H Rev 30-Aug-27 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 9-Sep-27 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 16-Sep-27 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 30-Sep-27 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 7-Oct-27 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 14-Oct-27 15 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 22-Oct-27 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 28-Oct-27 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson William 1-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeThompson H H Rev 4-Nov-27 15 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 12-Nov-27 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 19-Nov-27 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Irene Mrs 22-Nov-27 9 Visiting parents in Atlanta GAThompson H H Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Officiated at Wm Tibbs funeralThompson H H Rev 26-Nov-27 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 3-Dec-27 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 7-Dec-27 7 Officiated at funeral for George F TibbsThompson H H Rev 10-Dec-27 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 16-Dec-27 15 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 7-Jan-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 13-Jan-28 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 21-Jan-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Returned from visiting parents in Atlanta GAThompson Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Visiting friends in AlexandriaThompson H H Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 1-Feb-28 7 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Carrie JohnsonThompson H H Rev 4-Feb-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev/M 10-Feb-28 11 Attended surprise party for Wm I CulmerThompson H H Rev 10-Feb-28 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 17-Feb-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Clayton 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesThompson H H Rev 3-Mar-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 14-Mar-28 9 Officiated at funeral for Mrs Frances Swan

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Thompson H H Rev 17-Mar-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Edythe Mrs 20-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeThompson H H Rev 24-Mar-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Royier 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourThompson Edythe Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeThompson H H Rev 31-Mar-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 6-Apr-28 15 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Decatur 10-Apr-28 7 Ill at homeThompson Edyth Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Recovered from illnessThompson H H Rev 14-Apr-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 21-Apr-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 27-Apr-28 11 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Clayton 8-May-28 9 Ill at homeThompson H H Rev 12-May-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson Nanie Mrs 19-May-28 9 Returned to Washington after visiting in AlexandriaThompson H H Rev 19-May-28 9 Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThompson H H Rev 29-May-28 7 Officiated at funeral service for Nellie BushrodThompson D Mrs 29-May-28 7 Ill at homeTibbs Wm 26-Nov-27 9 Died at Alexandria HospitalTibbs George 30-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeTibbs George F 7-Dec-27 7 Died at homeTibbs Emma 31-Mar-28 9 Visited Jessie L ThomasTinsley John 22-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeTolson Annie 8-May-28 9 Came from PA to attend Lewis Williams' funeralTowner R 27-Mar-28 9 Attended party given for Dr I M BarbourTownes Jesse 1-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeTownes Jesse 8-Feb-28 7 Recovering from illnessTownes Jesse 28-Feb-28 9 Recovering from illnessTownes R R 14-Apr-28 9 Attended party given by Bessie DoveTownes R Richardson 21-Apr-28 9 Honored at party for 35th anniversary by Carlton Social ClubTownes Miss 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesTowns Maggie Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeTriplett William Rev 9-Mar-28 11 Ill at homeTruett N 10-Jan-28 9 Visited AlexandriaTucker C 7-Oct-27 11 Visited sister Mrs McDonaldTucker Ellen 8-May-28 9 Came from PA to attend Lewis Williams' funeralTurner Lucy Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visiting relatives in BaltimoreTurner Lucy Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited in BaltimoreTurner Mary Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Entertained several guestsTurner Corinne 4-Oct-27 9 Hosted surprise party for Nannie TaylorTurner F 14-Oct-27 15 Visiting family on North Henry StreetTurner Dewitt 18-Oct-27 9 Visited friends in Boston

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Turner Maggie Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Guest of Misses DorseyTurner Robert 25-Oct-27 9 Guest of Misses DorseyTurner Elizabeth 25-Oct-27 9 Guest is Mrs Lawrence BoldingTurner Charlotte 25-Oct-27 9 Guest is Mrs Lawrence BoldingTurner Elizabeth 25-Oct-27 9 Guests are M/M J M BoldingTurner Charlotte 25-Oct-27 9 Guests are M/M J M BoldingTurner F 30-Nov-27 9 Living with family in AlexandriaTurner John 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithTurner Rose Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeTurner Elmor 10-Jan-28 9 Recovering from illnessTurner George 18-Jan-28 9 Visited LynchburgTurner Rose Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Recovering from illnessTurner Rose Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 To host supper for Presbyterian ChurchTurner C M/M 6-Mar-28 9 Visited M/M Author MooreTurner Rose Mrs 10-Apr-28 7 Hosted teaTurner John M/M 17-Apr-28 7 Visited by daughter Mrs Eleanor T ShamwellTurner Marie 2-May-28 7 Married to Henry M WillisTyler Lillian 21-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeTyler Paul 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partyUnknown Quartet 12-May-28 9 To perform at Zion Baptist Church's Mother's Day programUsher Club 13-Dec-27 9 To present musical and literary programUsher Club 20-Dec-27 9 Presented programUsher Club 16-Dec-27 15 To present musical and literary programVass Harry Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 To host Meade Memorial P E Church supperVorbin Martha 4-Apr-28 9 Patient at Alexandria HospitalWaddley Joseph C 10-Apr-28 7 Winner in Elks Club essay contestWaddy Joseph 15-Nov-27 9 Visited father John Waddy in West VirginiaWaddy John 15-Nov-27 9 Joseph Waddy (son) visited in West VirginiaWaddy Joseph C 21-Apr-28 9 Attended Older Boys' conferenceWaddy Joseph C 15-May-28 9 To represent Parker-Gray School in oratorical contestWaddy Joseph C 19-May-28 9 Winner of gold medal at Elks oratorical contestWair E Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Guest of Mrs Carrie StevensWaldron J Milton Rev 21-Apr-28 9 To preach at special services at Zion Baptist ChurchWalker Annie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited by M/M William Moore & Mrs Elizabeth MooreWalker Professor 16-Sep-27 11 Spoke at Roberts Chapel M E ChurchWalker William 23-Sep-27 7 Visited Mrs L E WashingtonWalker Lucy Mrs 1-Nov-27 9 Recovering from illnessWalker James Mrs. 7-Dec-27 7 Recovering from illnessWalker James Mrs. 7-Dec-27 7 Dinner held for her by M/M William SkinnerWalker Emma Lee Mrs 13-Dec-27 9 To address Usher Club programWalker J W 6-Apr-28 15 Hosted gathering for Mrs Ada GibsonWalker Susie Mrs 17-Apr-28 7 Visited M/M Henry Skinner

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Wallace Joseph Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Died at Dr Curtis' HospitalWallace Thomas 24-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeWare Mary V Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Visiting friends in New York CityWare Kate Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited friends in Lynchburg VAWare Royier T Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Visited father-in-law James Ware in CTWare Rozier T Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Visited by Mrs Lillian I RobinsonWare P M/M 4-Oct-27 9 Guests at party given by Corrine TurnerWare Mary V Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Visited by E L AskewWare Kate Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Guest at party given by Mrs Ada GibsonWare Mary V Mrs 7-Dec-27 7 Elected president of Baptist Young People's UnionWare M/M 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardWare Howard 27-Apr-28 11 Died at Freedmans HospitalWaring H H Rev 31-Dec-27 7 To address Third Baptist Church on marriageWaring H H Rev 31-Dec-27 7 To preach at Third Baptist ChurchWaring H H Rev 21-Jan-28 9 To present program for women at Third Baptist ChurchWaring H H Rev 27-Jan-28 11 Women only lecture at Third Baptist ChurchWarrell Bernice Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Mrs Helen L RobinsonWashington Addie Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Died at homeWashington Levi Mrs 6-Sep-27 8 Visited mother Mary ScarceWashington L E Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Sister of Mrs Maude EdwardsWashington L E Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Visited brother & friends in BaltimoreWashington L E Mrs 23-Sep-27 7 Visited by several guestsWashington L Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeWashington Louise Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Daughter of Mrs Mary ScarceWashington Pauline 30-Nov-27 9 Visited mother in WashingtonWashington Milton 27-Dec-27 11 Ill at homeWashington Mable 27-Dec-27 11 Ill at homeWashington Milton 10-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeWashington Edward 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partyWashington L E Mrs 24-Apr-28 7 Visited by sister Mrs Maude A EdwardsWashington Emily Mrs 15-May-28 9 DiedWaters Frances 30-Sep-27 11 Visiting Mrs H Johnson indefinitelyWaters Pearl Mrs 29-May-28 7 Visited realtives in OhioWaterson Lovie 20-Mar-28 9 Asst-secretary of Marching Club of Israel Temple No 138Waterson Paul 27-Mar-28 9 Visiting brother and family M/M Green WatersonWaterson Green M/M 27-Mar-28 9 Visited by brother Paul WatersonWaterson Lovie Mrs 8-May-28 9 Visited by brother Paul Henderson of SteeltonWatkins Louise Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyWatson Armetia Mrs 10-Dec-27 9 Recovered from illnessWatson Armetia Mrs 27-Dec-27 11 Spending holidays in HamptonWatson Montgomery (Lawyer) 20-Mar-28 9 Recovered from illnessWatson William 10-Apr-28 7 Visited by sister Mrs Betty Spriggs

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Watson Arnetia Mrs 14-Apr-28 9 Visited friends in NYC and CTWeatherless Martena Mrs 13-Sep-27 7 Visited friends/relatives in Glouston VAWeathers Martena 22-May-28 9 Delegates to the Order of Tents session in Wilmington NCWeathers Martena 29-May-28 7 Returned from Tents conventionWeaver J 7-Oct-27 11 Visited relatives in Norfolk & PetersburgWeaver Joseph 17-Apr-28 7 Ill at homeWeaver John 24-Apr-28 7 Patient at Alexandria HospitalWeaver Joseph 2-May-28 7 Recovering from illnessWebb Philip M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Visited by M/M Relly Sampson & daughtersWebb Philip Mrs 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Mrs Carter of Shady Rest MDWebb Agnes Mrs 22-Nov-27 9 Died in New York - bur Alexandria VAWebb Lillian 7-Dec-27 7 Ill at homeWebb Lillian J Mrs 7-Jan-28 9 Recovered from illnessWebb Philip P 7-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeWebb Samuel H Mrs 21-Jan-28 9 Mother Mrs M R Blondheim visitedWebb Phillip Mrs 8-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeWebb Minnie Tyler Mrs 19-May-28 9 Recovering from illnessWebster James M/M 22-Nov-27 9 Visited relatives in AlexandriaWebster James Sr 18-Jan-28 9 Died at home in ArlingtonWebster James Jr 18-Jan-28 9 Visiting AlexandriaWebster Samuel 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partyWebster James M/M 20-Mar-28 9 Now living in Glendale CAWebster James M/M 15-May-28 9 Visited relatives and friends in New YorkWest Kate Mrs 10-Jan-28 9 Recovering from illnessWest Kate Mrs 27-Jan-28 11 Ill at homeWest Kate Mrs 15-Feb-28 7 Recovering from illnessWest Kate Mrs 28-Feb-28 9 Recovered from illnessWhatsoever Circle 4-Nov-27 15 Roberts Chapel M E ChurchWhatsoever Circle 3-Dec-27 11 Visited shut-insWhatsoever Circle 10-Dec-27 9 Met at home of Marie JonesWhatsoever Circle 16-Dec-27 15 Visited shut-insWhatsoever Circle 24-Dec-27 9 Made candy at home of Mrs M E EvansWhatsoever Circle 13-Jan-28 11 Hosted partyWhatsoever Circle 27-Jan-28 11 To present musical program at Parker-Gray SchoolWhatsoever Circle 17-Feb-28 9 Met at home of Mrs Hattie JonesWhatsoever Circle 28-Feb-28 9 Held meeting at Mrs M E Evans homeWhatsoever Circle 17-Mar-28 9 Met at Kathleen Brent's homeWhite Isaac 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting parents M/M H F WhiteWhite H F M/M 6-Sep-27 8 Parents of Isaac WhiteWhite Beatrice 27-Sep-27 9 Visiting sister Mrs Freddie L WhiteWhite Freddie L Mrs 27-Sep-27 9 Beatrice White (sister of Mrs Freddie L White) visitingWhite Beatrice 27-Sep-27 9 Honoree of tea given by Odeal Roberts

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White Freddie 27-Sep-27 9 Attended tea for Beatrice WhiteWhite Mary 4-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeWhite Esther Mrs 18-Oct-27 9 Guest of M/M Ernest RodgerWhite Harold 28-Oct-27 11 Guest of Ruth L GillmanWhite Lottie Mrs 26-Nov-27 9 Directress of benefit at Shiloh ChurchWhite H F 16-Dec-27 15 Former principal of Parker-Gray is fundraiserWhite Lottie Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Visited by Mrs John OliverWhite Ethel 27-Dec-27 11 Visited Misses LaneWhite Thelmough 10-Jan-28 9 Attended party hosted by Henrietta McColloughWhite Lottie Mrs 4-Feb-28 9 Directoress at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchWhite Mamye Mrs 6-Mar-28 9 Ill at homeWhite Maynie C Mrs 9-Mar-28 11 Died at homeWhite M/M 6-Apr-28 15 Attended party given for Mrs Ada GibsonWhite Lottie Mrs 2-May-28 7 Director of "Flower Wedding" program at Ebenezer Baptist ChurchWhite H F 5-May-28 9 Seventh grade teacher - participated in Health DayWhite Lottie Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Visited by M/M James SmithWhitfield M Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Alfred Street Baptist ChurchWhitmore Cassie P Mrs 26-Nov-27 9 Announce marriage of daughter Corrine E WhitmoreWhitmore Corrine Elizabeth 26-Nov-27 9 Announce marriage to J E PouncyWhitter James 17-Mar-28 9 Recovered from illnessWilkins Quess 4-Apr-28 9 Ill at homeWilliams T Mrs 30-Aug-27 9 Mother of Eva Wiley BranchWilliams E Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Visited by M/M BaileyWilliams Charles H M/M 9-Sep-27 11 Had guests visitingWilliams Alma 9-Sep-27 11 Visited Margaret RandallWilliams Irma 9-Sep-27 11 Visited Margaret RandallWilliams Ruth 4-Oct-27 9 Guest at party given by Corrine TurnerWilliams Lizzie Mrs 11-Oct-27 9 Motor trip to RichmondWilliams C M/M 11-Oct-27 9 L Dawkins is guestWilliams Richard H 14-Oct-27 15 Visited aunt & uncle M/M O R GilfordWilliams Jennie Mrs 22-Oct-27 9 Recovered from illnessWilliams Helen 22-Oct-27 9 Ill at homeWilliams Mitchell 28-Oct-27 11 Married to Clyde CaurettWilliams Elizbeth Mrs 28-Oct-27 11 Ill at homeWilliams Elizabeth Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Patient at Freedmens HospitalWilliams Mary Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 To host supperWilliams Janie Mrs 12-Nov-27 9 Visited Culpeper & Warrenton with sister Rosa BrooksWilliams Nellie Mrs 15-Nov-27 9 Recovering from illnessWilliams Elizabeth Mrs 19-Nov-27 11 Patient in Freedmans HospitalWilliams E Mrs 26-Nov-27 9 Recovering at homeWilliams Emma Lee Mrs 16-Dec-27 15 To address Alfred Street Baptist ChurchWilliams Emma Lee Mrs 20-Dec-27 9 Addressed Alfred Street Baptist Church

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Williams Carrie Mrs 13-Jan-28 11 Returned home from NY after death of fatherWilliams Ida 18-Jan-28 9 Died at homeWilliams Bertha Mrs 18-Jan-28 9 Ill at homeWilliams Nannie 21-Jan-28 9 Visiting friends in AlexandriaWilliams Bertha Mrs 1-Feb-28 7 Recovering from illnessWilliams Frank M/M 10-Feb-28 11 Held party for Wm I CulmerWilliams Letitia R Mrs 6-Mar-28 9 Died at home Washington DC - bur Alexandria VAWilliams Alice 31-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Mary PinckardWilliams Anna Mrs 4-Apr-28 9 Asst-secretary of Bucille Art ClubWilliams Charles 21-Apr-28 9 Attended party for R Richardson TownesWilliams Lewis 27-Apr-28 11 Ill at homeWilliams Lewis 2-May-28 7 Died at home in Jersey City NJWilliams Lewis 5-May-28 9 Died at home Williams Eunice Mrs 8-May-28 9 Ill at homeWilliams Fannie Mrs 8-May-28 9 Visited Mrs W F Wright in RichmondWilliams William 15-May-28 9 Died at home - bur Greenville VAWilliams Mary Mrs 22-May-28 9 Delegates to the Order of Tents session in Wilmington NCWilliams Mary 29-May-28 7 Returned from Tents conventionWilliams Annie 29-May-28 7 Returned from Tents conventionWillis Jennie Mrs 2-Sep-27 2 Ill at homeWillis O T 13-Sep-27 7 Visited sister/bro-in-law M/M Elijah JohnsonWillis Pearl Mrs 14-Oct-27 15 Mrs Elbert Brooks is guestWillis Rosa Mrs 31-Dec-27 7 Visiting M/M Elijah JohnsonWillis Rosa Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Visited by Mary and Helen LegonWillis Pearl Mrs 23-Feb-28 7 Ill at homeWillis M/M 6-Mar-28 9 Moved to Deanwood DCWillis Henry M 2-May-28 7 Married to Marie TurnerWilson E 23-Sep-27 7 Recovering from illnessWilson Ernest 18-Oct-27 9 Died at homeWilson J H 18-Oct-27 9 Visited AlexandriaWilson J finley 28-Oct-27 11 To address Elks LodgeWilson Leonard 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithWilson John F 13-Dec-27 9 Addressed Elks' memorial serviceWilson Carrie Mrs 6-Mar-28 9 Visited aunt in AnacostiaWilson Mary V 6-Mar-28 9 Visited aunt in AnacostiaWilson Mary V 20-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Carrie and Esther NelsonWilson Anna Mrs 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchWilson Julia 24-Mar-28 9 To participate in program presented by Club No 1 Bethel ChurchWilson Minnie Mrs 27-Mar-28 9 Returned from visit to Florence SCWinslow Katye Mrs 22-Nov-27 9 Ill at homeWood Isaac 16-Sep-27 11 (Deceased) Wife Laura diedWood Laura Mrs 16-Sep-27 11 Died at home (widow of Isaac Wood)

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Woodard Willie 8-Feb-28 7 Died at home - bur Simpson SCWoodland Wm Mrs 3-Mar-28 9 Visited relatives in AlexandriaWoodland Fairfax 20-Mar-28 9 Attended party for Carrie and Esther NelsonWoodry Walter 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of M/M Charles H WilliamsWoodson Charles 16-Sep-27 11 Died in Washington (son of Henry Woodson) - bur Alexandria VAWoodson Henry 16-Sep-27 11 Son Charles Woodson diedWooton Joseph 27-Sep-27 9 Visiting family on St Asaph StreetWooton Florence 1-Jun-28 11 Chairman of program to be given by junior membersWorrel Bernice Mrs 5-May-28 9 Fifth grade teacher - participated in Health DayWorthy V Mrs 8-Nov-27 9 Visiting WashingtonWright Hilda 9-Sep-27 11 Guest of Robert Poindexter & familyWright Hazel 13-Sep-27 7 Married Elbert PoindexterWright W T M/M 27-Sep-27 9 Visited daughter Mrs R H PooleWright John H Rev 18-Oct-27 9 Will speak at Beulah Baptist church driveWright John H Rev 6-Mar-28 9 Conducting revival at Beulah Baptist ChurchWright John H Rev 21-Apr-28 9 To preach at Beulah Baptist ChurchWright John H Rev 24-Apr-28 7 Preached at Beulah Baptist Church for 66th anniversaryWright W F Mrs 8-May-28 9 Visited by Mrs Fannie WilliamsWright W F Mrs 8-May-28 9 Visited by Mrs Cora LittlejohnWright W F M/M 8-May-28 9 Visited by daughter and husband M/M R H PooleWright J 26-May-28 9 To host meeting of Be Yourself ClubYancy Ella Mrs 25-Oct-27 9 Guest of M/M Robert BelleYates Elizabeth Mrs 1-Jun-28 11 Visiting M/M Elijah JohnsonYoung S P Rev 6-Sep-27 8 Patient at Alexandria HospitalYoung Georgia 6-Sep-27 8 Visiting Mary & Laura DorseyYoung Samuel 7-Dec-27 7 Attended supper hosted by J B SmithYoung Alice Mrs 16-Dec-27 15 Ill at homeYoung Alice Mrs 24-Dec-27 9 Recovering from illnessYoung Vivian 17-Feb-28 9 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyYoung Maggie Mrs 17-Feb-28 9 Attended Whatsoever Circle partyYoung Augustus 23-Feb-28 7 Attended party for Thelma ColesYoung William 14-Mar-28 9 Attended Council of Independent Order of St Luke partyYoung Augusta 10-Apr-28 7 Winner in Elks Club essay contestYoung Maggie Mrs 12-May-28 9 To speak at Zion Baptist Church's Mother's Day programYoung Maggie Mrs 19-May-28 9 Delivered address at Zion Baptist ChurchYoung Minnie Mrs 4-Oct-27 9 Daughter of Mrs Mary HeckmanYoung Alice Mrs 7-Oct-27 11 Visited relatives in Bellair MDZion Baptist Church 2-May-28 7 To present cantataZion Baptist Church 8-May-28 9 To present cantataZion Baptist Church 12-May-28 9 To present Mother's Day program

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