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GRAPEVINE
THE FAMILY MAGAZINE 25C OCTOBER, 1970
Mrs. Revis
Mrs. Atwater
Mrs. Kelley
Mrs. Jay
Mrs. Clark
Mrs. Craig
Mrs. Bigby
Mrs. Marius
Miss Ethridge
Mrs. Daniels
Ten of Fresno's
Best
Dressed
Women
Experienced,
Responsive
Legislator
Zenovich
STATE SENATOR
COLD
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Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
GRAPEVINE CORP.
Fresno, Calif.
1012 s. trinity
Phone 233-1346
or 485-2832
FRANK JOHNSON
Editor
FREDDIE HAYES
Advisor-Writer
CLEO JOHNSON
Advertising Editor
DONALD THUESEN
Advisor-Writer
JAMES ALDREDGE
reporter-Writer
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THE GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE
OCTOBER, 1970
Table of Contents
Best Dressed Women ------------------------------------------- 7
Mac Foster ---------------------------------------------------37
Wedding of the Month -----------------------------------------38
If He Came To Your House ------------------------------------ 39
Former Fresnan ---------------------------------------------- 40
Queen Candidate --------------------------------------------- 43
Happy Harold ------------------------------------------------ 44
Poem -Woolly Hair ------------------------------------------- 46
Photo Credits:
Earl Bradley
Photographer of Best Dressed Women
editorial
FRESNO'S
BEST
DRESSED
WOMEN
The lovely ladies who are featured in this month's Best Dressed
Women's event were selected from a list of over 150 names
submitted by individuals and organizations to the Grapevine
Selection Committee. The positive response by you, our readers,
who sponsored women, was most inspiring and we, the staff,
thank you for participating. We also ask you to be a sponsor
again next year.
We also thank the ladies who were selected for participating
and we feel that the selection committee made some excellent
choices. Since so many of the women sponsored were known to
be exceptional dressers, the selection committee spent many
hours deliberating on whom to select. To help break some of
the ties, the committee decided to give some additional consideration
to those women who were sponsored by more than one
individual or organization. Curiously enough one of the women
selected had over 160 individuals and organizations sponsoring
her.
To give our readers a sneak preview of what's to come in the
future the Grapevine will feature a special Who's Who edition.
It will feature prominent Black men and women of Fresno in
their various fields and professions. Also a future edition will
feature Fresno's Most Eligible Black Bachelors.
Frank Johnson
Editor
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
6
the
GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE
proudly presents a
SPECIAL FEATURE...
Ten
Of
Fresno's
Best
Dressed
Women
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
7
MRS. FRANK REVIS was born in Los Angeles and is married to an
administrator of the Concentrated Employment Program. She has
been employed as a secretary at Irwin Junior High School for four
and a half years and works as a lifeguard during the summer at
Edison High School. Presently she is attending Fresno State College
as a full-time student majoring in psychology.
In 1969 Mrs. Revis, at that time Miss Hawkins, was selected by
the Grapevine Magazine as one of Fresno's Most Eligible Single
Women. Her hobbies are swimming, sewing, tennis, and she is a
fanatic about outdoor sports.
Above Mrs. Revis is wearing a two-piece black and white striped
double knit pant outfit with cut away sleeves, large hanging collar
and cuffed bell bottom pants by Joshua Tree of California.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
8
MRS. ARTHUR ATWATER, JR., a professional model and beautician,
came to Fresno in 1947 from New York City. Since moving to
Fresno Mrs. Atwater has won many trophies, plaques, and certificates
for modeling clothes. She has won the award of Miss Fashion,
which covers all of Northern California, in 1950, 1959, 1962, 1965
and 1967.
For four years Mrs. Atwater taught charm at the Edison High,
and Erwin Junior High Schools and for the Urban Coalition. She is
a world traveler and has been all over the world except the Orient.
Her hobbies are cooking, bowling, and traveling. She also loves to
entertain guests at her home. Mrs. Atwater is married to Arthur R.
Atwater, Jr., a City of Fresno employee.
Knits for the year'round are a must in Mrs. Atwater·s wardrobe.
Here she wears a lightweight fall Knit of Handmakers Knits. It is o
bright tomato red with a full length dress and coat. Accented with
Navy and white collar and belt on dress. The well dressed woman
wears smartness with simplicity because fashion is a look not a
price.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
10
MRS. EULA KELLEY has been with the State Department of Rehabilitation
for four years. Because of her community knowledge and
educational background, she was selected to work in a pilot program
called the Work Evaluation Project.
Mrs. Kelley is a member and a Sunday School teacher at Providence
Baptist Church. She attended St. Mary's Academy for girls in
New Orleans, La., Southern University at Baton Rouge, La., and
Fresno State College. Driving to the mountains and watching the
running brooks, snow, and the formation of the moon and stars as
they appear, is the way she spends her leisure time. She also en
joys music and art.
Above Mrs. Kelley is wearing one of her favorite attires which
is a pink silk dress with emphasis on the hipline and sleeves trimmed
in pale satin ribbon. White accessories accompany this attire.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
12
MRS. THERBER JAY became a resident of Fresno 29 years ago.
She is the wife of 'Sonny' Jay, a local musician, and is the mother
of two and the grandmother of 5.
She is the organizer and president of the Gayettes Social Club,
and has been its president for 12 of its total 15 years of existence.
She is the sub-committee chairman of the Health and Nutritional
Committee of the Model Cities Board, and treasurer of the Council
of Clubs.
She has been active in civic and social organizations of all kinds
for 25 years in an undying interest of the growth and betterment
of the entire City of Fresno, with the West Side of town being the
focal point. Among her many activities in the past are: El Clubo de
Monona, business manager; 20th Century Elks, Fresno State Col-
lege Ladies Auxiliary activities, various P.T.A.'s, N.A.A.C.P., as well
as various committees, leagues and club work. She has coordinated
many fashion shows and has acted as fashion advisor to many of
the larger fashion events of each season. She was the winner of
second place in the Ellen Harper "Best Dressed Woman" contest of
1966.
Above Mrs. Jay is wearing rust colored suede gaucho pants with
8-inch slits on sides trimmed in gold buttons, Gaucho silk bolero
sleeves with three button cuffs colored in gold. Her boots are fawn
colored with leather stitching. She is also wearing a brown Gaucho
hat with rust and brown band, band cocked to one side, brown
leather earrings with a leather and wood medallion. Her shoulder
bag matches her boots with brown stitch trim.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
14
MRS. ALMA CLARK, a local fashion designer, has lived in Fresno
for the past 13 years. She is a graduate of the National School of
Dress Design in Chicago, Illinois, and is a specialized designer in
apparel and fur. Mrs. Clark is also a writer and poet. She has
published a book titled, "Lover's Worst Trap," and is now writing
a book of "Inspiration Poetry." Many of her poems have appeared
in several newspapers.
Mrs. Clark was a nominee of Fresno Chamber of Commerce 1970
Mother of the Year. She is a licensed missionary and has been very
active in community work. She has been instrumental in helping
the needy and the handicapped people and has spent many hours
giving counseling services to senior citizens, juvenile delinquents,
school drop-outs, and drug addicts. She holds membership in
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, YWCA, Christian Women's Club
Luncheon, and is vice president of Fresno Luncheon Toastmistress
Club. She has held past membership in various community clubs
and organizations. Her hobbies are music, art, writing, poetry
reading, and she loves airplanes so well that she has been tempted
to learn to fly.
Mrs. Clark is wearing a soft white sculptured, Belgian lace, ofter
five dress. Bodice is fitted with three-quarter length sleeves. The
neckline, sleeves and hem are scalloped, with a slim skirt._ The
sleevless jacket is worn purposely over the dress for that lost minute
conference dinner date.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
16
MRS. COLUMBUS CRAIG, wife of a teacher in the Fresno City
School system, was born and reared in Fresno, California. She received
her elementary and high school education here and then
received her degree in chemistry from the University of California
at Berkeley.
She is the mother of two sons Marc seven and Chris, three
years old. She is presently employed as a physician's assistant to
Dr. Stanley Stain, and is also enrolled in the R. N. Nursing program,
which she will complete in June, 1971.
She lists her hobbies as: (1) reading, (2) traveling, (3) swimming.
Her affiliations are: recording secretary for Daughters of Isis,
recruitment chairman for Student Nurses of California, local chapter
of NAACP, University Women Association, and she is a member of
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Here she is wearing a light tan midi length wrap around skirt of
Cashmere, with a matching cotton and nylon knit sweater. Her
boots are light tan suede and she accents the outfit with the very
fashionable copper Afro jewelry.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
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metal. l O to
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or purple.
$16
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the fashion place
Grapevine
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YOU LOVE
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REG. 125.00
GENUINE
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with a definite
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Center, and
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OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
MRS. WILLIAM A. BIGBY, JR., who is known by her many friends
as Mrs. "B," is married to a retired employee of the Fresno office of
the State Board of Equalization. She is one of the first Black saleswomen
employed on Fulton Street, what is now known as the Fulton
Mall. Mrs. Bigby has been employed at several dress shops
throughout the years including Strauss, Zukors, and Grayson's Department
Stores. At Grayson's she worked for 10 years and was
top saleswoman in many of their contests of 30 stores. She has won
a one carat diamond, a gold watch with diamonds and many other
valuable prizes for her top sales.
Mrs. Bigby finished her career on Fulton Street in 1968 with the
Anita Dress Shop and is now managing Dominique's Ladieswear
Shop at 842 E. California Street in West Fresno. She is a member
of Second Baptist Church, National Council of Negro Women and
State Center Unit 511.
Above Mrs. Bigby is wearing a mint green Bert Stanley's made
of l00 per cent baliester-latest style fringe on sleeves and bot-
tom of dress. It can be worn on any occasion.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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introoucing Libra
a brilliant new line of cosmetics
especially created for all dark skin tones
Libra is a whole new cosmetic concept
exclusively formulated for you. One that
makes every other make-up pale by comparison.
trained cosmetician
MARY ANN O'NEIL
In our downtown store cosmetics department at
all times to serve you.
FREE EYELASHES
with a $5.00 purchase
October 19 thru 24
Libra's famous make-up artist
in our downtown store October
22, 23 and 24.
GOTTSCHALK'S COSMETICS ... DOWNTOWN MALL STORE
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
MRS. FITZALBERT MARIUS, wife of a Fresno physician, is a life
long resident of Fresno. She is a student at Fresno City College with
a sociology and Black studies major. The mother of three boys, Mrs.
Marius says there is little spare time at her home, so they made up
for this by doing everything together from work and play to studying.
She is a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Fresno Art Center,
Fresno Symphony League, NAACP, National Council of Negro Women
and is vice president lo the San Joaquin Chapter of the National
Medical Association. Her hobbies include reading and new found
love of antique collecting.
Above Mrs. Marius is wearing a mohair and dynel leopard print
midi length coat with black knee boots and black leather gloves.
The outfit is accented with four strands of white choker pearls. She
is holding a black leather umbrella.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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OCTOBER 1970
29
MISS MAE ETHRIDGE is a local product of the San Joaquin
Valley where she finished high school in Fowler. A graduate of
FSC, Miss Ethridge taught social science and geography at Edison
before moving to Oakland, where she taught physical education at
Frick Jr. High, while attending graduate school at Cal-State Hayward
and Berkeley. She has only recently returned to Fresno where she is
presently a gymnastics and dance instructor at FCC. Among her
hobbies are traveling, which has covered the U. S., Carribean lslands
Canada and Mexico. She recently returned from a summer
trip to Paris, France, and Africa. Mae also enjoys sewing, farming
and interior decorating.
In the above picture, Mae is wearing the famous African, handwoven,
kente cloth which she picked up on her recent journey to
the homeland.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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NOW!!!
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AT
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Phone: 485-9370
OCTOBER 1970
YOU and Bernie - a great team
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OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
MRS. FREDDIE DANIELS is the wife of an apartment and liquor
store manager. She is employed by Wells Fargo Bank, Blackstone
Branch, as operator of the Loan Department. She is active in A.I.B.,
and is the representative of the Stagecoach Club. She is now taking
courses in banking to keep abreast of her work.
Sewing happens to be Mrs. Daniels main hobby with several
outfits to her credit including the one above. As an added interest,
she enjoys ceramics, using some of her projects to decorate her
apartment. Traveling and the active life takes up a great deal of
her time.
Mrs. Daniels above attire is one of Vogue·s latest bell-bottom
pant suits, done in beige polyester knit. The top is accented by four
pockets stitched in brown. To compliment her outfit she is wearing
dork tan shoes with gold earrings and bracelet for accessories.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
34
KLIP
1220 ON YOUR DIAL
THE VALLEY'S EXCLUSIVE JAZZ &
BLUES STATION IN THE FRESNO COUNTY
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7:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. daily
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Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
MAC FOSTER HONORED
FRESNO BOXER MAC FOSTER accepts a plaque and a lifetime subscription
to the Grapevine Magazine by advertising editor Cleo Johnson
Foster,' the sixth-ranked heavyweight boxer, was honored at a dinner
attended by more than 400 people, sponsored by the Boys Club of Fresno
and the Fresno Council of Negro Women. He received praises from Mayor
Ted Wills, John Ventura and George Zenovich, representing city, county,
and state officials. He also received a certificate from Edna Overall of the
Fresno section of the Council of Negro Women and a plaque from Lesly
Kimber, publisher of the California Advocate. Al Geller, vice president of
the Boys Club board of directors, was the master of ceremonies.
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
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Wedding Bells
Mr. and Mrs. James Tuck
Edna Jean Means and James Edward Tuck were married September
5, 1970, at Second Baptist Church.
The bride daughter of Mr. a nd Mrs. John Means of Shreveport, Louisi-
ana, was graduated from Herndon High School of Shreveport, and now
employed at Berven Rug Mill as a clerk typist. The bridegroom, son of
Mr. and Mrs.Nathenial Tuck graduate of Desalb High School of
Chicago, Illinoise,and attended Barbar College. He is now in the Navy
and stationed at Lemoore Naval Base.
The bride selected a gown of white pordesorie. It was featured with a
softly fitted a-line skirt which was attached to the bodice creating the
empire waist line. The short sleeves and high neckline was encased with
imported lace. The veil attached to a tiara decorated with pearls. The
accessories were white lace three-quarter length gloves, pearl earrings and
white pordesorie shoes.
Miss Betty Mitchell of Oakland, cousin of the bride, served as maid
of honor.
The bridesmaids were· Miss Janet Martin, Miss Jessie Williams and
Miss Veronica Bowman, also a cousin of the bride. Standing with the
bridegroom as the best man was Nathenial Smith. Ushers were: George Milla
Eddie Thomas, and Felix Townsend. Cabrenia Goodman and Pamela
Washngton served as flower girls; Frankie Johnson served as ring bearer.
The reception was held at the Model Cities Fraternal Hall on Fresno Street.
The bride was happily surprised to have her mother, Mrs. Essie L. Means, of
Shreveport present at her wedding.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
38
IF HE CAME TO YOUR HOUSE
When you saw Him coming, would you meet Him at
the door
With arms outstretched in welcome to your heavenly
Visitor?
Or would you have to change your clothes before
you let Him in?
Or hide some magazines and put the Bible where
they'd been?
Would you hide your worldly music and put some
hymnbooks out?
Could you let Jesus walk right in or would you
rush about?
And I wonder-if the Saviour spent a day or two
with you,
Would you go right on doing the things you
always do?
Would you go right on saying the things you
always say?
Would life for you continue as it does from day
today?
Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you'd
planned to go?
Or would you maybe change your plans for just
a day or so?
Would you be glad to have Him meet your very
closest friends?
Or would you hope they stay away until His visit ends?
Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on
and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief when He at last
was gone?
It might be interesting to know the things that you
would do,
If Jesus came in person to spend some time with you.
Lois Blanchard Eades
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
39
FORMER
FRESNAN
Miss Barbara McGough, airline
stewardess with Continental Airlines
for the past four years, visited
with her family in Fresno during
the summer. Her career takes
her to such exciting places as Hawaii,
Japan, the Philippines, and
Alaska. Miss McGough, daughter
of Mrs. Howard Lett, attended
Edison High School and Fresno
City College.
Miss Barbara McGough
HAZEL AND VIRGIL HANKINS-OWNERS
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Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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NOW IN OUR WOMEN'S SHOP
LILLI ANN
JOANNA NELSON
AMALFI
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Coffee's
FRESNO
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Bakersfield
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Bambi's nurssery school
State Licensed
LAVERA WILLIAMS
Home Phone 237-2706
206 E. Strother Ave.
BARBARA ETHRIDGE
Home Phone 266-9211
1122 Jones Ave.
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
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A Fresno West Development Company Project
Whitten's TV Service
Johnny Whitten recently moved
his television service shop to
a new building located at 1257
Kern Street. He has been in the
television repair business for
eight years-six years part-time
and the last two years full time.
He has also worked for Ted's TV
and K. G. -TV.
Whitten came to Fresno 27
years ago and grew up in West
Fresno. He attended Washington
Union High School and Fresno City
College, where he earned an
A.A. degree in electronics .. Whit-
ten is a member of the California
State Electronic Association and
is president of West Fresno Merchants
Association which was
formed last June.
1257 KERN FRESNO
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
Queen Candidate
Miss Washington, the Administrative
Assistant-Social Worker at
Trinity Street Opportunity Center,
will be competing with contestants
from three other cities in Central
California.
Fresno has never won the contest
before-so the brothers and
daughters of 20th Century Elks
are soliciting your support to
make Miss Washington the Coun-
cil Queen. If she wins this contest,
she will represent the Fresno
Elks Lodge and Central California
at the Pacific States Association
Convention, where she will compete
with contestants from seven
Western States and Hawaii.
The Ball will be held Saturday,
October 17, at the San Joaquin
Power Club, 9:30 p. m. until?
In lending your support, contact
Brother Hubert Turney, chairman,
or any Brother or Daughter
of 20th Century Elks Lodge No.
988, 1401 "F" Street, telephone
237-7987.
Miss Cathy Washington is a
Queen Candidate representing
20th Century Elks Lodge No. 988,
1401 "F" Street, Fresno.
Each ticket purchased at 25
cents gives her one vote and the
purchaser a chance to win a
$25.00 Savings Bond.
Cathy Washington
kay's
junior woman and junior miss apparel
Lanz ORIGINALS
Phone 264-9765 1127 Fulton Mall Fresno
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
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In Memory of...
Happy Harold
The beginning of 1he Blues in the San Joaquin Valley has reached
the end of its musical scale. Happy Harold, the guy who started
it all, 'way back in 1950 has passed. And with his death, one of
the most interesting eras of music has become history.
His name was as familiar on Fresno's West Side as that of the
President of the United States. In some cases, maybe, even more so.
His gravel like voice, was his identificaticn marker, for once you
had heard his familiar chatter, you could never mistake it for any
announcer here, or anywhere else. This was Happy Harold, the
man who was responsible for the Blues, coming, when it did, to
the San Joaquin Valley.
It all began as a lark, when the owner of KGST Radio put him
in the studio to fill time one Saturday afternoon. He started with
Wayne King but soon discovered that the way to go was with Little
Richard and Amos Milburn, Earl Bostic and the rest. It caught on
fast. He soc n became the most listened to disc jockey on Sunday
afternoon, and remember, this, way back in the fifthies when
things were different.
James Brown, in his wire to the family said, " I can remember as
if it were yesterday, I couldn't get a record played in the city only
because I had a certain type of music and represented the Ghetto.
This man was responsible for James Brown and his music being
heard in Fresno, California." James said many more beautiful
things in this telegram that ended with, " I know you have gone
where all good people go. I'll try to be half as good as you were,
Dear Brother. Rest in peace. You've paid your debt to society."
Happy loved to help the struggling, young musician and did
just that with countless numbers of artists, snubbed by the big name
d.j.'s. And when he picked a record to be a smash, it usually hit
the charts.
His dime a request program for the March of Dimes collected
more money than many of the cities· entire campaign in Fresno
County. He was forever helping clubs and organizations in fund
raising drives. And when he asked for calls on the air, the telephone
company would let KLIP know that their lines were all tied up in
this area.
When he started with KLIP Radio in 1962, he opened an entire
new musical world to folks who had never heard him before. To
many he was the big man with the gravel voice. To others a hope
that through music the world might be a better place for co-existence.
But to most of us, he was the man from the House of Blues.
The House that Happy built.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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His theme was Harlem Nocturne. A sad and mournful sax theme
made famous by Stan the Man Taylor. It was laid to rest, with
Happy on the sad and mournful day of September 8, 1970.
"Dear Brother, rest in peace. You've paid your debt to society."
Happy Harold With Friends
Fats Domino
Frankie Lyman
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
45
WOOLLY HAIR
Lorrence Hargray
Black going back to 11:atural
Whites selling them wigs
How can we ever expect to make it
It's ourselves we have to dig
Who ever heard of woolly hair
making anyone think
And yet there are some blacks who
believe
Straight hair is a crime these days
and an answer lies in k.inks
Sure, I wear my hair woolly and to
me this is fine
But my development lies not in my
woolly hair but only in my mind.
RAISED -EDUCATED
IN WEST FRESNO
Pat Camaroda knows and understands the problems of West
Fresno. Pat was raised and educated in the heart of West Fresno.
PAT IS A GRADUATE OF EDISON HIGH SCHOOL. He has been a
member of the Fresno City Council for the past five years and
has earned a reputation as a champion of the little guy. His
door has always been open to listen to your problems. Pat is
the man who has been fighting for years to keep Fresno and
Tulare Streets open because he knows that if these two streets
are closed it will isolate West Fresno and cut it off from the
rest of the community
FOR RESPONSIBLE, PROVEN REPRESENTATION
EDISON HIGH
GRAD HE
FIGHTS FOR
YOU!
ASSEMBLYMAN
JOHN MILLER
AND
PAT CAMARODA
John Miller is the highest ranking Democrat in the State Assembly and he
says of Pat Camaroda, "Pat has my full support. He is a man of courage
and integrity."
Elect P.J. ''Pat''
CAMARODA
32nd ASSEMBLYMAN
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Table of Contents
Best Dressed Women ------------------------------------------- 7
Mac Foster ---------------------------------------------------37
Wedding of the Month -----------------------------------------38
If He Came To Your House ------------------------------------ 39
Former Fresnan ---------------------------------------------- 40
Queen Candidate --------------------------------------------- 43
Happy Harold ------------------------------------------------ 44
Poem -Woolly Hair ------------------------------------------- 46
Photo Credits:
Earl Bradley
Photographer of Best Dressed Women
editorial
FRESNO'S
BEST
DRESSED
WOMEN
The lovely ladies who are featured in this month's Best Dressed
Women's event were selected from a list of over 150 names
submitted by individuals and organizations to the Grapevine
Selection Committee. The positive response by you, our readers,
who sponsored women, was most inspiring and we, the staff,
thank you for participating. We also ask you to be a sponsor
again next year.
We also thank the ladies who were selected for participating
and we feel that the selection committee made some excellent
choices. Since so many of the women sponsored were known to
be exceptional dressers, the selection committee spent many
hours deliberating on whom to select. To help break some of
the ties, the committee decided to give some additional consideration
to those women who were sponsored by more than one
individual or organization. Curiously enough one of the women
selected had over 160 individuals and organizations sponsoring
her.
To give our readers a sneak preview of what's to come in the
future the Grapevine will feature a special Who's Who edition.
It will feature prominent Black men and women of Fresno in
their various fields and professions. Also a future edition will
feature Fresno's Most Eligible Black Bachelors.
Frank Johnson
Editor
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
6
the
GRAPEVINE
MAGAZINE
proudly presents a
SPECIAL FEATURE...
Ten
Of
Fresno's
Best
Dressed
Women
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
7
MRS. FRANK REVIS was born in Los Angeles and is married to an
administrator of the Concentrated Employment Program. She has
been employed as a secretary at Irwin Junior High School for four
and a half years and works as a lifeguard during the summer at
Edison High School. Presently she is attending Fresno State College
as a full-time student majoring in psychology.
In 1969 Mrs. Revis, at that time Miss Hawkins, was selected by
the Grapevine Magazine as one of Fresno's Most Eligible Single
Women. Her hobbies are swimming, sewing, tennis, and she is a
fanatic about outdoor sports.
Above Mrs. Revis is wearing a two-piece black and white striped
double knit pant outfit with cut away sleeves, large hanging collar
and cuffed bell bottom pants by Joshua Tree of California.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
8
MRS. ARTHUR ATWATER, JR., a professional model and beautician,
came to Fresno in 1947 from New York City. Since moving to
Fresno Mrs. Atwater has won many trophies, plaques, and certificates
for modeling clothes. She has won the award of Miss Fashion,
which covers all of Northern California, in 1950, 1959, 1962, 1965
and 1967.
For four years Mrs. Atwater taught charm at the Edison High,
and Erwin Junior High Schools and for the Urban Coalition. She is
a world traveler and has been all over the world except the Orient.
Her hobbies are cooking, bowling, and traveling. She also loves to
entertain guests at her home. Mrs. Atwater is married to Arthur R.
Atwater, Jr., a City of Fresno employee.
Knits for the year'round are a must in Mrs. Atwater·s wardrobe.
Here she wears a lightweight fall Knit of Handmakers Knits. It is o
bright tomato red with a full length dress and coat. Accented with
Navy and white collar and belt on dress. The well dressed woman
wears smartness with simplicity because fashion is a look not a
price.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
10
MRS. EULA KELLEY has been with the State Department of Rehabilitation
for four years. Because of her community knowledge and
educational background, she was selected to work in a pilot program
called the Work Evaluation Project.
Mrs. Kelley is a member and a Sunday School teacher at Providence
Baptist Church. She attended St. Mary's Academy for girls in
New Orleans, La., Southern University at Baton Rouge, La., and
Fresno State College. Driving to the mountains and watching the
running brooks, snow, and the formation of the moon and stars as
they appear, is the way she spends her leisure time. She also en
joys music and art.
Above Mrs. Kelley is wearing one of her favorite attires which
is a pink silk dress with emphasis on the hipline and sleeves trimmed
in pale satin ribbon. White accessories accompany this attire.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
12
MRS. THERBER JAY became a resident of Fresno 29 years ago.
She is the wife of 'Sonny' Jay, a local musician, and is the mother
of two and the grandmother of 5.
She is the organizer and president of the Gayettes Social Club,
and has been its president for 12 of its total 15 years of existence.
She is the sub-committee chairman of the Health and Nutritional
Committee of the Model Cities Board, and treasurer of the Council
of Clubs.
She has been active in civic and social organizations of all kinds
for 25 years in an undying interest of the growth and betterment
of the entire City of Fresno, with the West Side of town being the
focal point. Among her many activities in the past are: El Clubo de
Monona, business manager; 20th Century Elks, Fresno State Col-
lege Ladies Auxiliary activities, various P.T.A.'s, N.A.A.C.P., as well
as various committees, leagues and club work. She has coordinated
many fashion shows and has acted as fashion advisor to many of
the larger fashion events of each season. She was the winner of
second place in the Ellen Harper "Best Dressed Woman" contest of
1966.
Above Mrs. Jay is wearing rust colored suede gaucho pants with
8-inch slits on sides trimmed in gold buttons, Gaucho silk bolero
sleeves with three button cuffs colored in gold. Her boots are fawn
colored with leather stitching. She is also wearing a brown Gaucho
hat with rust and brown band, band cocked to one side, brown
leather earrings with a leather and wood medallion. Her shoulder
bag matches her boots with brown stitch trim.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
14
MRS. ALMA CLARK, a local fashion designer, has lived in Fresno
for the past 13 years. She is a graduate of the National School of
Dress Design in Chicago, Illinois, and is a specialized designer in
apparel and fur. Mrs. Clark is also a writer and poet. She has
published a book titled, "Lover's Worst Trap," and is now writing
a book of "Inspiration Poetry." Many of her poems have appeared
in several newspapers.
Mrs. Clark was a nominee of Fresno Chamber of Commerce 1970
Mother of the Year. She is a licensed missionary and has been very
active in community work. She has been instrumental in helping
the needy and the handicapped people and has spent many hours
giving counseling services to senior citizens, juvenile delinquents,
school drop-outs, and drug addicts. She holds membership in
Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, YWCA, Christian Women's Club
Luncheon, and is vice president of Fresno Luncheon Toastmistress
Club. She has held past membership in various community clubs
and organizations. Her hobbies are music, art, writing, poetry
reading, and she loves airplanes so well that she has been tempted
to learn to fly.
Mrs. Clark is wearing a soft white sculptured, Belgian lace, ofter
five dress. Bodice is fitted with three-quarter length sleeves. The
neckline, sleeves and hem are scalloped, with a slim skirt._ The
sleevless jacket is worn purposely over the dress for that lost minute
conference dinner date.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
16
MRS. COLUMBUS CRAIG, wife of a teacher in the Fresno City
School system, was born and reared in Fresno, California. She received
her elementary and high school education here and then
received her degree in chemistry from the University of California
at Berkeley.
She is the mother of two sons Marc seven and Chris, three
years old. She is presently employed as a physician's assistant to
Dr. Stanley Stain, and is also enrolled in the R. N. Nursing program,
which she will complete in June, 1971.
She lists her hobbies as: (1) reading, (2) traveling, (3) swimming.
Her affiliations are: recording secretary for Daughters of Isis,
recruitment chairman for Student Nurses of California, local chapter
of NAACP, University Women Association, and she is a member of
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Here she is wearing a light tan midi length wrap around skirt of
Cashmere, with a matching cotton and nylon knit sweater. Her
boots are light tan suede and she accents the outfit with the very
fashionable copper Afro jewelry.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
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OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
Seamed to fit.
Priced to
please.
Chevron-patterned
polyester knit;
buckled and
buttoned in silvertone
metal. l O to
18 in black, red,
or purple.
$16
Penneys
the fashion place
Grapevine
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YOU LOVE
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REG. 125.00
GENUINE
SUEDE COATS
Tawney gold or antelope
belted and detailed genuine
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with a definite
designed look.
Sizes 8 to 16.
Typical of the
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Center, and
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OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
MRS. WILLIAM A. BIGBY, JR., who is known by her many friends
as Mrs. "B," is married to a retired employee of the Fresno office of
the State Board of Equalization. She is one of the first Black saleswomen
employed on Fulton Street, what is now known as the Fulton
Mall. Mrs. Bigby has been employed at several dress shops
throughout the years including Strauss, Zukors, and Grayson's Department
Stores. At Grayson's she worked for 10 years and was
top saleswoman in many of their contests of 30 stores. She has won
a one carat diamond, a gold watch with diamonds and many other
valuable prizes for her top sales.
Mrs. Bigby finished her career on Fulton Street in 1968 with the
Anita Dress Shop and is now managing Dominique's Ladieswear
Shop at 842 E. California Street in West Fresno. She is a member
of Second Baptist Church, National Council of Negro Women and
State Center Unit 511.
Above Mrs. Bigby is wearing a mint green Bert Stanley's made
of l00 per cent baliester-latest style fringe on sleeves and bot-
tom of dress. It can be worn on any occasion.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
22
introoucing Libra
a brilliant new line of cosmetics
especially created for all dark skin tones
Libra is a whole new cosmetic concept
exclusively formulated for you. One that
makes every other make-up pale by comparison.
trained cosmetician
MARY ANN O'NEIL
In our downtown store cosmetics department at
all times to serve you.
FREE EYELASHES
with a $5.00 purchase
October 19 thru 24
Libra's famous make-up artist
in our downtown store October
22, 23 and 24.
GOTTSCHALK'S COSMETICS ... DOWNTOWN MALL STORE
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
MRS. FITZALBERT MARIUS, wife of a Fresno physician, is a life
long resident of Fresno. She is a student at Fresno City College with
a sociology and Black studies major. The mother of three boys, Mrs.
Marius says there is little spare time at her home, so they made up
for this by doing everything together from work and play to studying.
She is a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Fresno Art Center,
Fresno Symphony League, NAACP, National Council of Negro Women
and is vice president lo the San Joaquin Chapter of the National
Medical Association. Her hobbies include reading and new found
love of antique collecting.
Above Mrs. Marius is wearing a mohair and dynel leopard print
midi length coat with black knee boots and black leather gloves.
The outfit is accented with four strands of white choker pearls. She
is holding a black leather umbrella.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
26
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OCTOBER 1970
29
MISS MAE ETHRIDGE is a local product of the San Joaquin
Valley where she finished high school in Fowler. A graduate of
FSC, Miss Ethridge taught social science and geography at Edison
before moving to Oakland, where she taught physical education at
Frick Jr. High, while attending graduate school at Cal-State Hayward
and Berkeley. She has only recently returned to Fresno where she is
presently a gymnastics and dance instructor at FCC. Among her
hobbies are traveling, which has covered the U. S., Carribean lslands
Canada and Mexico. She recently returned from a summer
trip to Paris, France, and Africa. Mae also enjoys sewing, farming
and interior decorating.
In the above picture, Mae is wearing the famous African, handwoven,
kente cloth which she picked up on her recent journey to
the homeland.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
30
NOW!!!
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OCTOBER 1970
YOU and Bernie - a great team
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OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
MRS. FREDDIE DANIELS is the wife of an apartment and liquor
store manager. She is employed by Wells Fargo Bank, Blackstone
Branch, as operator of the Loan Department. She is active in A.I.B.,
and is the representative of the Stagecoach Club. She is now taking
courses in banking to keep abreast of her work.
Sewing happens to be Mrs. Daniels main hobby with several
outfits to her credit including the one above. As an added interest,
she enjoys ceramics, using some of her projects to decorate her
apartment. Traveling and the active life takes up a great deal of
her time.
Mrs. Daniels above attire is one of Vogue·s latest bell-bottom
pant suits, done in beige polyester knit. The top is accented by four
pockets stitched in brown. To compliment her outfit she is wearing
dork tan shoes with gold earrings and bracelet for accessories.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
34
KLIP
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Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
MAC FOSTER HONORED
FRESNO BOXER MAC FOSTER accepts a plaque and a lifetime subscription
to the Grapevine Magazine by advertising editor Cleo Johnson
Foster,' the sixth-ranked heavyweight boxer, was honored at a dinner
attended by more than 400 people, sponsored by the Boys Club of Fresno
and the Fresno Council of Negro Women. He received praises from Mayor
Ted Wills, John Ventura and George Zenovich, representing city, county,
and state officials. He also received a certificate from Edna Overall of the
Fresno section of the Council of Negro Women and a plaque from Lesly
Kimber, publisher of the California Advocate. Al Geller, vice president of
the Boys Club board of directors, was the master of ceremonies.
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
37
Wedding Bells
Mr. and Mrs. James Tuck
Edna Jean Means and James Edward Tuck were married September
5, 1970, at Second Baptist Church.
The bride daughter of Mr. a nd Mrs. John Means of Shreveport, Louisi-
ana, was graduated from Herndon High School of Shreveport, and now
employed at Berven Rug Mill as a clerk typist. The bridegroom, son of
Mr. and Mrs.Nathenial Tuck graduate of Desalb High School of
Chicago, Illinoise,and attended Barbar College. He is now in the Navy
and stationed at Lemoore Naval Base.
The bride selected a gown of white pordesorie. It was featured with a
softly fitted a-line skirt which was attached to the bodice creating the
empire waist line. The short sleeves and high neckline was encased with
imported lace. The veil attached to a tiara decorated with pearls. The
accessories were white lace three-quarter length gloves, pearl earrings and
white pordesorie shoes.
Miss Betty Mitchell of Oakland, cousin of the bride, served as maid
of honor.
The bridesmaids were· Miss Janet Martin, Miss Jessie Williams and
Miss Veronica Bowman, also a cousin of the bride. Standing with the
bridegroom as the best man was Nathenial Smith. Ushers were: George Milla
Eddie Thomas, and Felix Townsend. Cabrenia Goodman and Pamela
Washngton served as flower girls; Frankie Johnson served as ring bearer.
The reception was held at the Model Cities Fraternal Hall on Fresno Street.
The bride was happily surprised to have her mother, Mrs. Essie L. Means, of
Shreveport present at her wedding.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
38
IF HE CAME TO YOUR HOUSE
When you saw Him coming, would you meet Him at
the door
With arms outstretched in welcome to your heavenly
Visitor?
Or would you have to change your clothes before
you let Him in?
Or hide some magazines and put the Bible where
they'd been?
Would you hide your worldly music and put some
hymnbooks out?
Could you let Jesus walk right in or would you
rush about?
And I wonder-if the Saviour spent a day or two
with you,
Would you go right on doing the things you
always do?
Would you go right on saying the things you
always say?
Would life for you continue as it does from day
today?
Would you take Jesus with you everywhere you'd
planned to go?
Or would you maybe change your plans for just
a day or so?
Would you be glad to have Him meet your very
closest friends?
Or would you hope they stay away until His visit ends?
Would you be glad to have Him stay forever on
and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief when He at last
was gone?
It might be interesting to know the things that you
would do,
If Jesus came in person to spend some time with you.
Lois Blanchard Eades
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
39
FORMER
FRESNAN
Miss Barbara McGough, airline
stewardess with Continental Airlines
for the past four years, visited
with her family in Fresno during
the summer. Her career takes
her to such exciting places as Hawaii,
Japan, the Philippines, and
Alaska. Miss McGough, daughter
of Mrs. Howard Lett, attended
Edison High School and Fresno
City College.
Miss Barbara McGough
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Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
40
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206 E. Strother Ave.
BARBARA ETHRIDGE
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OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
41
A Fresno West Development Company Project
Whitten's TV Service
Johnny Whitten recently moved
his television service shop to
a new building located at 1257
Kern Street. He has been in the
television repair business for
eight years-six years part-time
and the last two years full time.
He has also worked for Ted's TV
and K. G. -TV.
Whitten came to Fresno 27
years ago and grew up in West
Fresno. He attended Washington
Union High School and Fresno City
College, where he earned an
A.A. degree in electronics .. Whit-
ten is a member of the California
State Electronic Association and
is president of West Fresno Merchants
Association which was
formed last June.
1257 KERN FRESNO
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
Queen Candidate
Miss Washington, the Administrative
Assistant-Social Worker at
Trinity Street Opportunity Center,
will be competing with contestants
from three other cities in Central
California.
Fresno has never won the contest
before-so the brothers and
daughters of 20th Century Elks
are soliciting your support to
make Miss Washington the Coun-
cil Queen. If she wins this contest,
she will represent the Fresno
Elks Lodge and Central California
at the Pacific States Association
Convention, where she will compete
with contestants from seven
Western States and Hawaii.
The Ball will be held Saturday,
October 17, at the San Joaquin
Power Club, 9:30 p. m. until?
In lending your support, contact
Brother Hubert Turney, chairman,
or any Brother or Daughter
of 20th Century Elks Lodge No.
988, 1401 "F" Street, telephone
237-7987.
Miss Cathy Washington is a
Queen Candidate representing
20th Century Elks Lodge No. 988,
1401 "F" Street, Fresno.
Each ticket purchased at 25
cents gives her one vote and the
purchaser a chance to win a
$25.00 Savings Bond.
Cathy Washington
kay's
junior woman and junior miss apparel
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Phone 264-9765 1127 Fulton Mall Fresno
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
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In Memory of...
Happy Harold
The beginning of 1he Blues in the San Joaquin Valley has reached
the end of its musical scale. Happy Harold, the guy who started
it all, 'way back in 1950 has passed. And with his death, one of
the most interesting eras of music has become history.
His name was as familiar on Fresno's West Side as that of the
President of the United States. In some cases, maybe, even more so.
His gravel like voice, was his identificaticn marker, for once you
had heard his familiar chatter, you could never mistake it for any
announcer here, or anywhere else. This was Happy Harold, the
man who was responsible for the Blues, coming, when it did, to
the San Joaquin Valley.
It all began as a lark, when the owner of KGST Radio put him
in the studio to fill time one Saturday afternoon. He started with
Wayne King but soon discovered that the way to go was with Little
Richard and Amos Milburn, Earl Bostic and the rest. It caught on
fast. He soc n became the most listened to disc jockey on Sunday
afternoon, and remember, this, way back in the fifthies when
things were different.
James Brown, in his wire to the family said, " I can remember as
if it were yesterday, I couldn't get a record played in the city only
because I had a certain type of music and represented the Ghetto.
This man was responsible for James Brown and his music being
heard in Fresno, California." James said many more beautiful
things in this telegram that ended with, " I know you have gone
where all good people go. I'll try to be half as good as you were,
Dear Brother. Rest in peace. You've paid your debt to society."
Happy loved to help the struggling, young musician and did
just that with countless numbers of artists, snubbed by the big name
d.j.'s. And when he picked a record to be a smash, it usually hit
the charts.
His dime a request program for the March of Dimes collected
more money than many of the cities· entire campaign in Fresno
County. He was forever helping clubs and organizations in fund
raising drives. And when he asked for calls on the air, the telephone
company would let KLIP know that their lines were all tied up in
this area.
When he started with KLIP Radio in 1962, he opened an entire
new musical world to folks who had never heard him before. To
many he was the big man with the gravel voice. To others a hope
that through music the world might be a better place for co-existence.
But to most of us, he was the man from the House of Blues.
The House that Happy built.
Grapevine OCTOBER 1970
44
His theme was Harlem Nocturne. A sad and mournful sax theme
made famous by Stan the Man Taylor. It was laid to rest, with
Happy on the sad and mournful day of September 8, 1970.
"Dear Brother, rest in peace. You've paid your debt to society."
Happy Harold With Friends
Fats Domino
Frankie Lyman
OCTOBER 1970 Grapevine
45
WOOLLY HAIR
Lorrence Hargray
Black going back to 11:atural
Whites selling them wigs
How can we ever expect to make it
It's ourselves we have to dig
Who ever heard of woolly hair
making anyone think
And yet there are some blacks who
believe
Straight hair is a crime these days
and an answer lies in k.inks
Sure, I wear my hair woolly and to
me this is fine
But my development lies not in my
woolly hair but only in my mind.
RAISED -EDUCATED
IN WEST FRESNO
Pat Camaroda knows and understands the problems of West
Fresno. Pat was raised and educated in the heart of West Fresno.
PAT IS A GRADUATE OF EDISON HIGH SCHOOL. He has been a
member of the Fresno City Council for the past five years and
has earned a reputation as a champion of the little guy. His
door has always been open to listen to your problems. Pat is
the man who has been fighting for years to keep Fresno and
Tulare Streets open because he knows that if these two streets
are closed it will isolate West Fresno and cut it off from the
rest of the community
FOR RESPONSIBLE, PROVEN REPRESENTATION
EDISON HIGH
GRAD HE
FIGHTS FOR
YOU!
ASSEMBLYMAN
JOHN MILLER
AND
PAT CAMARODA
John Miller is the highest ranking Democrat in the State Assembly and he
says of Pat Camaroda, "Pat has my full support. He is a man of courage
and integrity."
Elect P.J. ''Pat''
CAMARODA
32nd ASSEMBLYMAN
OCTOBER 1970 Political Advertisement Grapevine
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