AME Quadrennial Set for Chicago May 7 21
Chicago hosts the African Methodist Episcopal Quadrennial May 7 21 at the Coliseum on Wabash with Grant Memorial AME Church Rev Harvey E Walden as host pastor. Delegates number 1087 official. city expected to see sizable attendance and spirited debates following bishops council previews in Charleston.
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Chicago
ANP
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Windy City
Grant Memorial Ame Church
Harvey E. Walden
Coliseum
15Th Street
Wabash Avenue
Bishops Council
Charleston
S.C
Louis Jordan Enters Race With Novel Campaign Song
Louis Jordan, famed as Mr. Personality, promotes himself for president after a health layoff. His novelty tune Jordan for President argues a musical examination of candidates, promising champagne, dancing, and rhythm committees. He pitches himself as the cool choice over party elephants and mules.
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New York
N.Y
Louis Jordan
Jordan
Saxi
Louis
Kefauver
Stassen
Elephant Or the Mule
Edna Robinson Wears Jacques Fath Dress After Sugar Ray Fight
Edna Mae Robinson, wife of champion Sugar Ray Robinson, wore a Parisian Jacques Fath creation to the Chicago Stadium bout where Robinson defeated Rocky Graziano by a 1:53 third round kayo before 23 631 fans. She called Rocky lovable but rooted for her husband, praised the rivals, and spoke about boxing, family, and a Florida vacation with Graziano and Jake LaMotta.
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Chicago
ANP
Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Kayo
Rocky Graziano
Chicago Stadium
Edna Mae Robinson
Ringsider
Robinson
IBC
Marie Brewster
Good Friday burglar robs minister of $15190
Rev. Robert Anderson, pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, reported during Good Friday services that a thief pried open a dining room window and stole $15190 from a 400 pound safe in a locked closet. The money represented his life savings, and other areas of the house were left largely untouched.
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Washington
ANP
Robert Anderson
Anderson
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
NAACP Invites Candidates to Forum in Miami
The Miami Branch of the NAACP invites all office seekers to a Political Forum on April 27 at 3 00 p m at St Johns Baptist Church 132 NW 3rd Ave The event aims to poll candidates on issues affecting the Negro community and provide voters with guidance Attendees must confirm with Dr G W Hawkins at 1018 NW 2nd Ave and are limited to five minutes to answer questions
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Miami
NAACP
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
St. John’s Baptist Church
3Rd Ave
G. W. Hawkins
2Nd Ave
Miss Fashion Fiesta 1952 Contestants Named
The Egelloc Club announces the 1952 Miss Fashion Fiesta contestants Sue Lawrence Leila Bun den Constance Albury LeCloud McGee Helen Brennan Christell Ingraham Mattie Ruth Gary Dorothy Smith and Marolyn Haddox. Skits from high schools and models will highlight the Springtime Fiesta theme at 8 00 p m on Monday April 28 for the scholarship fund.
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Sue Lawrence
Leila Bunden
Constance Albury
LeCloud McGee
Helen Brennan
Christell Ingraham
Mattie Ruth Gary
Dorothy Smith
Marolyn Haddox
Egelloc Club
NAACP asks voters to mail responses on issues
In the event you cannot attend, please mail your answers to the enclosed questions to the address above. We will place your answers before the voters. Most candidates have announced their platforms. please focus on the questions and issues posed. All candidates for the same office will be polled on the issues. Sincerely, Miami Branch NAACP, Dr. G. W. Hawkins, Pres.
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Miami
City-Wide Praying Band Visits Coconut Grove
The City-wide Praying Band traveled to Coconut Grove to pray with Sister Ida Mack at 3715 Charles Avenue. Guests included Mrs. Mary McCray who has been ill, Rev. Smith of New Bethel Baptist Church Opa Locka, and Rev. I. C. Mickens of Mt. Olivette Baptist Church.
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Coconut Grove
Ida Mack
Charles Avenue
Mary McCray
Smith
New Bethel Baptist Church
Opa Locka
I. C. Mickens
Astor
Mt. Olivette Baptist Church
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3D Ave
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Ritz Theatre
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