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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1949
Page
6
The local NAACP voices a call for unity and action as its spring drive begins. Leaders urge members to move beyond talk, support the branch, and elevate the community through collective effort and constructive participation. The message emphasizes democracy, voting rights, and self-improvement while urging collaboration across generations.
The Mt Zion M E Church junior group hosted a Monday night social at Mrs Ann Wests home 143 NW 7th St with unique games led by Mrs Dorothy McKellan The guest list included district BTU president Mrs B T Miller and guest Ruth Braddock University of Miami reporter Helen R Steward notes a Carnation shaped ice cream menu a fruit punch snacks and plans to meet again at the church next Monday night
arry T Moore of Mims Florida was hosted by local branch officers who praised the visit and welcomed his presence. He toured with local branch officials to church and to the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance before an NAACP branch is planned for Dania. The Perrine Florida branch will be organized with ongoing efforts to establish a strong local chapter.
Mrs. John R. Marks Sr of 1910 N W 1st place announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Pannie Boyd Marks to James D Lipscombe of Marion Alabama and Chicago Illinois. The wedding is planned for July. Miss Marks is a Booker T Washington High School graduate. Lipscombe served in the Navy during the war and was a former member of Wings Over Jordan.
The Liberty City Elementary PTA sponsors a Mammoth Mother's Day Tea on Sunday May 8 at 4 00 pm on school grounds. Tickets go on sale May 2 with adults 25 cents and children free. The program features entertainment and two flower bouquets for the oldest mother and the mother with the most children in school.
Visiting Mr and Mrs James W Roberts at 207 NW 16th terrace is Ralph Stirrup a pioneer Miamian who has lived in New York for 35 years He praises the city s improvements Stirrup has worked with New York Central Railroad for 30 years He heads the Harlem Duke social and civic club and belongs to the Elks Masons and Knights of Pythias
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The Brotherhood held its bi monthly meeting at Elder Eddie Edwards’s home on April 18 after a postponement due to bad weather. A large group of Presbyterian ladies attended and hosts Willard Williams and wife provided food and refreshments. Sunday School starts at 9 30 a.m. Delegates will travel to Johnson C Smith College in Charlotte in June, and members should prepare. Rosa M Carr and John Winters remain on the sick list. members and friends are urged to visit them.
All members of the Magic City Association and Loyal Tigers of the Word are requested to attend Brady's Dance Studio at NW 11th Street and 3rd Ave on Monday May 2 at 8 15 p m. Magic City Den will be organized by J H Williams ERP.
The Pulpit Aid Club of St John Baptist Church invites attendance at a Musical Tea at 1661 NW 5th Avenue on Sunday April 1 from 4 to 6 PM. Sponsors include Mrs Elizabeth Monroe and Mrs Evangeline Carr with the chairman leading the event.
Personal Mr. and Mrs. Willie Walker of Los Angeles visit Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Massey at 247 NW 19th st. The Walkers plan to fly from Key West to Cuba then visit friends and relatives in St. Augustine Pensacola New Orleans and El Paso before returning to Los Angeles.
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