Posts Tagged ‘Donna Knight’

In the party room of Carmello and Frank Gabriele’s restaurant, a celebration of life was underway to toast on their natal days: Ruth Todd on her 99th; Ann Ewers on her 100th, Anna Maria Polizzi, 85th and Roseanne Cusumano, 80th. Hosted by Anna Polizzi Keeler, Phyllis Herich, Kathy Gatti, Betty Dodd and Linda Liebman, the party featured an all-Siciliano feast. Party favors included Polizzi Keeler’s candles with her ocean floral fragrance.

Norwood Hills C.C. was where civil rights advocate James Buford hosted the 50th birthday celebration for his wife, Susan. About 75 of the Bufords’ nearest ‘n dearest, including civic and business leaders, attended the frolic amid the background of Music Unlimited Sound. During the dinner, Jim shared with the guests, that when Susan reached the half-century mark, she received her AARP membership card. Jim said, “She tossed it into the trash not realizing that in today’s economy one needs all the discounts one can get.” Following the party, Jim headed for China to attend a national conclave of Urban Leaguers. On hand were attorney Wayman Smith, III., with Susan Arceneaux, who will say “I do” in March. James E. Williams, Jr., a McDonald’s franchisee told friends, that he is about to open his sixth McDonald’s. He was glad-handed upon his recent selection as the first African-American president of McDonald’s U.S.A. Faces in the crowd included those of: Edward Turner and Kathy Allen; Gentry Trotter; Dr. Jerome and Marva Williams; Dr. James and Donna Knight; Aaron Phillips; Charles and Jerilyn Rhodes; Alicia Bams; John and Emma Moten; Dr.Bernard Randolph, Jr., and Kathleen Smith; Johnny and Minga Furr; Judge Charles and Kay Shaw and Damien Trasada and Dr. Ingrid Taylor Trasada.

A record 200 area volunteers, consisting of firefighters, civic and media celebrities joined Kim Slay, Robin Smith, Michelle and Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson and Mandy Murphey, and Charlie Dooley in hawking dough for energy assistance charity, Heat-Up St. Louis from both Rams and New Orlean Saints fans outside of the Edward Jones Domes, two hours before the game. They raised about $20,000 to help area needy with their heating bills. Allan Cohen, Donna and Dr. James Knight, Melanie DiLeo, Evening Whirl’s editor-in-chief Anthony Sanders and his lovely side-kick Nancy Sides were seen chatting up with the volunteers during a chilly mid-morning…