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Story May 16, 1937

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

YWCA's Phyllis Wheatley Branch membership drive concluded successfully Friday evening with a tea. Chairman Mrs. J. W. Dobbs praised results, noting many new members topped by her, Miss Jessie Reid, and Miss Emma C. Arnold. Monthly teas planned; performances by local artists.

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Y.W.C.A. Drive Proves Grand Success

The membership committee of the YWCA closed its special drive Friday evening at the Phyllis Wheatley Branch with a tea.

At this gathering, Mrs. J. W. Dobbs, chairman of the committee, expressed herself as being satisfied with the result of the drive. She added that the committee will continue to reinstate old members and solicit new members.

The same committee will sponsor membership tea each month, it was stated.

Mrs. Dobbs reported the largest number of new members during the drive, and Miss Jessie Reid and Miss Emma C. Arnold were second and third in respective order.

A large gathering attended the tea. Misses Ceanette Hubert and Josephine Dobbs rendered a vocal duet, and Mrs. Johnson Hubert offered several selections.

Those assisting in sponsoring the affair were Mesdames Lois Mr. Math, Isabelle Gasset, Sylvia Reid, Rowena Parham Thompkins and Ruth Jackson.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event Personal Triumph

What themes does it cover?

Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Ywca Drive Membership Success Tea Gathering New Members Committee Report

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. J. W. Dobbs Miss Jessie Reid Miss Emma C. Arnold Misses Ceanette Hubert Josephine Dobbs Mrs. Johnson Hubert Mesdames Lois Mr. Math Isabelle Gasset Sylvia Reid Rowena Parham Thompkins Ruth Jackson

Where did it happen?

Phyllis Wheatley Branch

Story Details

Key Persons

Mrs. J. W. Dobbs Miss Jessie Reid Miss Emma C. Arnold Misses Ceanette Hubert Josephine Dobbs Mrs. Johnson Hubert Mesdames Lois Mr. Math Isabelle Gasset Sylvia Reid Rowena Parham Thompkins Ruth Jackson

Location

Phyllis Wheatley Branch

Event Date

Friday Evening

Story Details

The YWCA membership committee closed its special drive with a tea, reporting success in gaining new members, led by chairman Mrs. J. W. Dobbs, followed by Miss Jessie Reid and Miss Emma C. Arnold. The committee plans to continue efforts and host monthly teas. A large gathering attended, with musical performances by Ceanette Hubert, Josephine Dobbs, and Mrs. Johnson Hubert.

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