Fires Ravage Bahamian Pine Barren and Islands
In Around The Bahamas Fire Fire Fire reports pine forests along Blue Hill Road to Adelaide in New Providence burned for eight miles. Carmichael Road pine drive scorched. Abaco forests from Crossing Rocks to Hole-in-the-Wall burned. Andros suffers worst with fires from Stannard Creek to the western end. Drought and human carelessness blamed.
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New Providence
Blue Hill Road
Adelaide
Carmichael Road
Abaco
Andros
Stannard Creek
Raymond Evans Dies from Fire Burn Injuries at Hospital
Raymond Evans aged 34 died at Princess Margaret Hospital on April 8 from burns suffered when his three room frame house was destroyed by fire the night before. His brother James was burned but survived and helped rescue Raymond who was taken to hospital unconscious and did not recover.
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Raymond Evans
Princess Margaret Hospital
James
Fire Department
Raymond
Eight year old burns in Bahamas accident at Whale Key
Eight year old Delra Bethel suffered extensive burns over most of her body and limbs in an April 7 accident at Whale Key. Captain Phillip Farrington of Bahamas Airways arranged an emergency flight to Nassau and she was treated at the Rassin Clinic.
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Delra Bethel
Whale Key
Phillip Farrington
Bahamas Airways
Nassau
Rassin Clinic
Death of Raleigh Smith in Blue Hill Road crash
Raleigh Smith an 18 year old bartender at Bethell Robertson s died April 8 at Princess Margaret Hospital from injuries after a car driven by Erlin Powell struck him on Blue Hill Road.
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Raleigh Smith
Bethell-Robertson’s
Princess Margaret Hospital
Erlin Powell
Blue Hill Road
Fisher's Body Found in Montagu Bay After April 3 Disappearance
Richard Fisher, a 54 year old engineer aboard the Isle of June, was found dead in Montagu Bay on April 8 after last being seen by his brother Charles at the Kelly Lumber Yard dock on April 3. A post mortem found no foul play, with investigators believing a heart attack caused him to fall into the water.
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Richard Fisher
Montagu Bay
M Am.v
Isle of June
Charles
Kelly Lumber Yard
Bahamas Democratic League forms for all Bahamians
A mixed group of black and white Bahamians formed the Bahamas Democratic League at the Nassau Daily Tribune. The goal is common ground for all Bahamians and the organization reported rapid progress. Over 100 people attended the April 12 meeting in the Daily Tribune conference room. Executives include Etienne Dupuch as chairman and Dr Colin Hughes as secretary with a long list of officers.
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Bahamas
Etienne Dupuch
Nassau Daily Tribune
Bahamas Democratic League
The
Daily Tribune
Etienne Duwouch
Colin Hughes
Alexander Lofthouse
Reginald Farrington
Cleveland Eneas
Leonard Thompson
Leon McKinney
Leslie Higgs
Nigel Jones
Trevor Marshall
William Rahming
J. S. Johnson
Sam McPherson
Peter Holden
Miss Janet May Taylor Weds at St Francis Xavier Church
Miss Janet May Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Dudley Taylor and Joseph Cleare son of Mr and Mrs Victor Cleare were married at St Francis Xavier s Church Monday evening April 12 Miss Diane Roberts was maid of honor and Paul Cleare best man.
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Janet May Taylor
Dudley Taylor
Joseph Cleare
Victor Cleare
St. Francis Xavier’s Church
Diane Roberts
Paul Cleare
Mrs Styles Dies After Long Illness in Dowdeswell Street
Mrs Margaret Ann Styles died at her home on Dowdeswell Street on April 11 after a long illness. She was married to Herbert A. Styles and survived by three sons Les tie Walpole Clifford and three daughters Elsie Arlen and Mrs Yvonne Shelton of New York, a brother Robert S Bartlett four grandchildren and other relatives.
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Margaret Ann Styles
Dowdeswell Street
Herbert A. Styles
Lestie, Walpole
Clifford
Elsie
Arlen
Yvonne Shelton
New York
Robert S. Bartlett
Notice of fictitious business name Washington Heights Sunday
The undersigned under oath states intent to engage in a business under the fictitious name Washington Heights Sunday at 516 NW 14th street Miami Dade County Florida James Scarbro owner April 30 1965.
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NW 14Th Street
Miami
Dade County
Florida
James Scarbro
Bahamian Musicians President Visits City
Charles H. Fisher, president of the Bahamas Musicians Union from Nassau, arrived in Fort Lauderdale for the Elks State Convention, then stayed in Miami a few days. He hosted by Mrs. Eloneva Monroe and Mrs. Anna G. Farquharson, provided music for Princess Margaret, conducted a garden party orchestra, and supervises construction for Consolidated Construction Co. of Nassau before flying back Thursday.
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Charles H. Fisher
Nassau
Ft. Lauderdale
Elks
Miami
Mr Fisher
Bahamas Musicians Union
Eloneva Monroe
First Court
Anna G. Farquharson
6Th Court
Fisher
Princess Margaret
Bahamas
Governor’s
Mr. Fisher
Consolidated Construction Co
PAA
Debra Yvette Edwards Christened at Church of the Incarnation
On Sunday April 17 Debra Yvette Edwards daughter of Ebenezer and Albertha Edwards was christened at the Church of the Incarnation with Father Lambert Sands officiating. Godparents were Miss Lona Brown Mrs Lillie Mae Humes and Harold Humes. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Chris Woham. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Sam Love Mrs Kathleen Cooper and Mr and Mrs Eddie Edwards.
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Debra Yvette Edwards
Ebenezer Edwards
Albertha Love
Court
Church of the Incarnation
Lambert Sands
Lona Brown
Lillie Mae Humes
Harold Humes
Chris Woham
Sam Love
Kathleen Cooper
Eddie Edwards
In memoriam card for a dear one
In sad but loving memory of our dear one. A memorial card tribute expresses enduring love and remembrance for a cherished family member.
In loving remembrance of Fred Hepe of Key West
In loving remembrance of Fred Hepe of Key West who departed this life on April 3 1954. The Family
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Rupert Davis
Rupert
Jesus
Fred Hepe
Key West
Card of Thanks for George Fulcher
The family of the late George Fulcher who died March 22 and was funeralized March 30 thanks friends for prayers recards telegrams letters flowers and sympathy. Special thanks to Rev C J Burney of Friendship Baptist Church and B Solomon Funeral Home for service. Daisy Fulcher and family.
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George Fulcher
C. J. Burney
Friendship Baptist Church
B. Solomon Funeral Home
Daisy Fulcher
Thanks to friends for Hester B Higgs rites and kindness
The family of the late Mrs. Hester B. Higgs of 236 NW 17th Street expresses gratitude to friends for memorials and support after her death. Appreciation extends to those who sent cards, telegrams, flowers, and assistance, and to Range Funeral Home staff and the Gospel Hall Saints.
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Hester B. Higgs
N.W. 17Th St
Range Funeral Home
Strong
All the Saints
Gospel Hall
Deaths at Range Princeton area families mourn
Funeral services are planned for Jerry O Frazier of Princeton Saturday April 23 at 2 00 p m at Morning Star Baptist Church Rev Fayson officiating. Burial will follow in Princeton Cemetery. Also, Fred Wilson of 2627 NW 48th Street died at home Saturday April 16. He is survived by his wife sister and two brothers along with many relatives. Services set for Tuesday April 26 at 2 00 p m at Wilson Memorial Christian Community Temple Bishop J Robinson officiating. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
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Jerry O Frazier
Princeton
Morning Star Baptist Church
Fayson
Princeton Cemetery
Fred Wilson
48Th St
Wilson Memorial Christian Community Temple
Bishop J. Robinson
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Death notice for LeRoy Goodroe with Buena Vista rites
LeRoy Goodroe of 2662 Northwest 49th Street died Monday April 18. He is survived by his wife Lula Mae Goodroe of Miami. Other relatives reside in Buena Vista, Georgia. Final rites to be conducted in Buena Vista on Sunday April 24.
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LeRoy Goodroe
49Th St
Lula Mae Goodroe
Miami
Buena Vista
Pitts Female? Wait. Jane Pitts obituary from Jackson Memorial
Jane Pitts of 1827 NW 68th Street died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on April 18. Survived by wife Annie Mae Pitts, children, sister Eula B. Permenter, and other relatives. Funeral services and burial planned for May 1 in Macon, Georgia.
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Jane Pitts
Death of Andrew Jackson of 9042 Highway 1
Andrew Jackson aged died at his residence on the evening of April 18. He is survived by a niece of Palatka. Services were conducted on Thursday, April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
Palatka
Funeral for Coconut Grove resident Mrs Anderson named
Mrs Gussie Mae Anderson formerly of Coconut Grove died in New York City on Monday April 18. She is survived by her husband Hosea Anderson three sons and one daughter all of New York. Services will be held at St Marys Church of Coconut Grove with Rev W F Tanner officiating. Funeral time and date to be announced by Elliott J Pieze of WFEC radio.
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Gussie Mae Anderson
Coconut Grove
New York City
Hosea Anderson
New York
St. Mary’s Church of
W. F. Tanner
Elliott J. Pieze
WFEC
Sam Harris Dies Night of April 19
Sam Harris died on Tuesday night April 19 and his body will be shipped to Tuskegee Alabama for burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Harris
Tuskegee
Alabama
Reverend Walter F. Halloway dies in St Augustine
Rev Walter F Halloway of Pompano Beach died in Far East Coast Association Hospital St Augustine on Tuesday April 19 He is survived by his wife Mrs Essie Halloway and other relatives Services will be conducted on Tuesday April 26 at 1 30 p m at Mt Calvary Baptist Church Rev E M Thomas officiating Interment will be conducted in City Cemetery.
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Walter F. Halloway
Pompano Beach
Far East Coast Association
St. Augustine
Essie Halloway
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
E. M. Thomas
City Cemetery
Moriah Baptist Church Service Schedule
The notice lists worship hours across churches with morning and evening services. Rev W C Edward leads Moriah Baptist with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 11 30 a m Clerks and church members note evening services at 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m.
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Bulaiay MT
Moriah
Sweet Home Baptist Service Details
Sweet Home Baptist Church lists Rev. E King as pastor and Jimmie Marshall as clerk. Sunday School and morning and evening worship are announced with unreadable extended text. The fragment provides no dates or locations beyond the church name.
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Sweet Home Baptist
E. King
Jimmie Marshall
Spiritual Baptist Elder C C Gray and Sister Ida Ferguson
Elder C C Gray served as pastor for the Spiritual Baptist congregation with Sister Ida Ferguson listed as clerk. The fragment confirms church leadership roles and names but lacks additional details or dates.
Kerrs Memorial M E Church Service Schedule
The notice lists Rev E Sheppard as pastor and Sister Laura Adger as clerk. Bible School at 9 30 am. Morning worship at 11 30 am. Evening worship at 7 30 pm.
Church of God Service Schedule
Bishop Watson presides with pastor Bro H Moss as clerk. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with morning worship at 11 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m.
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Church OF God
Bishop Watson
Bro. H. Moss
Hurst Chapel AME Service Schedule Released
Williams pastor leads Hurst Chapel AME with Sister Mary Baker in Sunday School at 7:30 am Morning worship at 11:30 am ACE League activities noted as 000- 5:30 pm and Evening worship at 7:30 pm.
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Hurst Chapel
A.M
Funeral services held for mother of Sister Laverne Robinson
Funeral services for the mother of Sister Laverne Robinson were held on Saturday afternoon at Hurst Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laverne Robinson
Hurst Chapel
Tee Model Celebrates 79th Birthday With Guests
The party honoring Tee Model featured guests including Corrine Timmons Rosette Smith Annie Lou Harpe Maggie Lamon Joan Timmons Shirley Smith P L Brown Austin Burrows T Willee Annie Ruth Teasley Annie Mae Harris Vannie Thomas John Timmons Irene M Robinson Johnnie L Jones Bill Marshall Jasper Sanders Essie Mae Burrows Mary Mabry Olivia Burrows Gwendolyn Burrows Richard Burrows Mary Grace Mabry Rachel Evans.
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Corrine Timmons
Rosette Smith
Annie Lou Harpe
Maggie B. Lamon
Joan Timmons
Shirley Smith
P. L. Brown
Austin Burrows
T. Willee
Annie Ruth Teasley
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Billies Funeral Home
Ralph Johnson
Loretta Overton
CBS
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Perrine
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