Carrie Palk and Alfred Demeritt to wed on May Day
A brief notice reports Carrie Palk, a bus station agent on 8th Avenue, and Alfred Demeritt of Francis Funeral Home planning to marry on May 2. The item blends local social announcements with other city notes and a cautionary anecdote about an overcharge at a grocery store.
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Carrie Palk
Alfred Demeritt
Francis Funeral Home
Oly
Florie Burroughs
Blanch Morris F
Nassau
Conn
Jitney Boss Expands Service to Brownsville and Bronx
Morris, a Liberty City jitney boss, extended rides across the tracks to 73rd and 74th streets for a 15 cent fare. Residents near these areas once paid 50 cents or more for jitney rides. The Modern Theatre in Washington Heights plans air conditioning, promising the first of its kind locally.
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Morris
Liberty City
Brownsville
Bronx
73Rd
74Th Sts
Washington Heights
Birth of a girl and birthday plans noted
The article records the birth of a girl named Symonette blessed events for April 16. Eunice Summers departs for Savannah on Saturday to visit her father and celebrate her birthday on May 3. The piece notes thanks to the Lady's keen eyes last weekend for a certain event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Willie .Mae Symonette
Eunice Summers
Savannah
Dad
Phil Harris Returns to Rockland Amateur Hour
Phil Harris' return to the Rockland Amateur Hour drew strong crowds on a Wednesday. The piece links his appearance to upcoming events when returning students and campus coeds will take over. The article notes Elliott J. Pieze as the advertisement manager earning the title "Sir Seagram Seven" for promoting the drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Harris
Rockland
Bill Rivers
Elliott J. Pieze
Waitress Nellie Conyers Heads to Atlanta Trip
Nellie Conyers of Clyde Killens Elks Club is slated for an Atlanta trip as preparations for an altar merger proceed. Mrs Etta Dorsey Bertha Stafford Dorothy Aikens and other enthusiasts are involved in the evolving social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Conyers
Clyde Killens Elks Club
Atlanta
Etta Dorsey
Bertha Stafford
Dorothy Aikens
Mammoth Fashion Revue to Headline Friday Night at Rockland Palace
Plymouth hotel staff plan a trip to White Ree Lake and Leaving ston. Arthur Pinder muses on living cheaply. The Mammoth Fashion Revue at Rockland Palace will headline Friday evening with Neal Campbell and Bill Rivers showcasing 17 models at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Hotel
White Ree Lake
Don’t Be Late For Friday April 29 Reservation
A brief reminder that reservations should be made by Friday April 29 to avoid missing a promised treat. The notice encourages timely booking to ensure enjoyment.
Notice by Alumni Meeting at Washington School
The regular meeting of the Booker T. Washington Alumni will be held at the school on Tuesday May 3 at 8 p.m. All members are asked to be present and on time.
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Jackie Robinson
Boston Braves
Loyal Buddies
Lighthouse For the
Miami
Marie Wareham
Liberty City
Mrs. Ross
68Th Street
Booker T. Washington
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Miami Times
Miami, Florida
Schie
Pinder
Edison Center
Forbes
N.W
Seventh ST
BTW
Seagrams
Eer Att
Neve
Seagram
Seagram Distillers Corporation
Chrysler
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