Bunche Park Wins Field Meet At Dorsey High
Bunche Park clinched six firsts and 45 points to outpace Dorsey High 43 at a Thursday field day. Coaches Earl Mizell and Charles Gray led Bunche Park with strong showings across three legged races, horseshoes, sprints, and table tennis, while multiple schools including JRE Lee Bethune RR Moton and Dorsey shared top finishes in events like softball throws and spoon relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunche Park
Dorsey High
Willie King
Jre Lee
Willie Stringer
Clifford Barr
Dorsey
Charles Richardson
Theodore Mills
Bethune
Wm. Cox
Charles Harris Jre Lee
Charles Harris
Wilkie Ferguson
Melvin Moss
R.R. Moton
L. J. Bohler
Moton
William Smith
William Cox
Alphonza Burnside
Willie Baker
Harvey Langston
Vernon Clark
John Timmons
Acey Mosley
Arthur Colebrook
Frank Brown
Frank Baker
Nathaniel Johnson
Joseph Young
Leonard Sweeting
Edgar Covington
Earnest Tillman
Baljean Smith
Johnnie M. Williams
RR Moton
Delores Martin
Mattie Johnson
Marva Bouie
Mildred Stringer
Evelyn Bannerman
Eloise Easter
Jewel Bryant
Willie Bell Larkin
Mae Frances Collier
Curtismae Tillman
Plummer
Larkins
Woodward
Clark
Chism
Coleman
Palmer
Watermelon Feast Invitation by St Francis Xavier Parish
The Ladies Altar Society of St Francis Xavier Church invites the public to a watermelon feast on Saturday August 2 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Parish Hall NW 4th Ave and 16th Terr. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Altar Society
St. Francis Xavier Church
4Th Ave
Kemp Visits New York After Caribbean Trip
Eugene Kemp and his wife Mrs. Kemp arrived via Eastern Air Lines for a two week business and vacation stay. Kemp, a former Miamian and Liberty Square worker, was associate editor of the Tropical Dispatch and a 1948 Republican candidate for the New York State Assembly. He now serves on the New York State Temporary Rent Commission. Mrs. Kemp teaches at Hope Day Nursery in New York City. After a visit to Cuba they will head back to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene E. Kemp
Eastern Air Lines
Kemp
Liberty Square
Army
Tropical Dispatch
New York State Assembly
New York State Temporary Rent Commission
Hope Day Nursery
Nyc
Cuba
New York
Y Teen Director Geraldine Rooks Returns Home
Miss Geraldine Rooks, director of Murrell Branch YWCA, returns to her city desk after a four week vacation visiting Indiana Illinois Ohio and Michigan. She resumes work for the fall season at her post leading the YWCA youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Rooks
Murrell Branch Ywca
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Michigan
McGuire Society Organized at St Peter's African Orthodox Church
The McGuire Society, formed July 6 at St. Peter's African Orthodox Church by Canon Charles Cooper, honors Patriarch George Alexander McGuire. Officers include Ruth Oliver president and Dorothy Newton secretary. Installation of officers is set for August 3 at 7:30 p.m. with a public program to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter’s
Bertram Colebrook
Canon Cooper
YWCA swimming class a success at Lord Calvert Pool
Under Mr. N Thompson direction the YWCA program runs every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The class drew enthusiastic participation from young women and ends with a closing aquatic show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
N. Thompson
Lord Calvert Pool
Mrs Hazel Henry Delivers Invitations for July 31 Birthday
The note mentions meeting Mrs Hazel Henry this summer while she was delivering invitations for Kiah II birth day party scheduled for July 31, reflecting a local social moment and neighborhood activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Henry
Annie Get Your Gun Shines At Dede County Auditorium
A Sunday performance of Annie Get Your Gun at the Dede County auditorium drew a small but amused audience. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Douglas, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Mrs. Berdie Thomas, Mr. Walter Pinkston, Mrs. Ann Lindsey, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Perry, Mr. James Hall and party, and Mrs. Estelle Williams and Mrs. F. Tucker and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Annie
Dede County
Alex Brooks
D. A. Douglas
Elizabeth Williams
Berdie Thomas
Walter Pinkston
Ann Lindsey
W. O. Perry
James Hall
Estelle Williams
F. Tucker
Mr. Samuel Payne Returns From Tallahassee Summer School
Mr. Samuel Payne has returned from Tallahassee where he attended summer school. He sent a note to Miss Maude Ellison confirming his arrival and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Payne
Tallahassee
Maude Ellison
Girl Scout Day Camp Netted Glowing Local Praise
Two glorious weeks for Brownies and Girl Scouts end as mothers thank camp director Mrs Annie Mann and a team of assistants including Miss Gloria Minnis Mrs C R Littles Miss Veronica Russell Mrs E C Thomas Miss V Ingraham Miss Barbara Rollins Miss Bernice Cartwright and Mrs Agatha Minnis for their efforts and dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Annie Mann
Gloria Minnis
C. R. Littles
Veronica Russell
E. C. Thomas
V. Ingraham
Barbara Rollins
Bernice Cartwright
Agatha Minnis
Mrs Sarah Smalley Plans Visit With Street Family
Mrs Sarah Smalley departs Sunday to visit her daughter Mrs Mary Lou Street and son Oliver in Austin Texas. the Streets reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Smalley
Mary Lou Street
Oliver
Austin
Texas
Leon Kelly and Dorothy Bain Wed at Greater Bethel
Friends continue sending congratulations to Leon Kelly and Dorothy Bain of Key West who were married last Sunday at Greater Bethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Kelly
Dorothy Bain
Key West
Greater Bethel
Bonanza Club Members Dine at Mrs Reeves Home
Mrs Janie Reeves hosted the Bonanza Club gathering last Saturday evening with attendees Altamese Powell Cynthia Bethel Gloria Anderson Vashti Coleman Rosemary Braynon Eugenia Brooks and Gussie Johnson in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Reeves
Altamese Powell
Cynthia Bethel
Gloria Anderson
Vashti Coleman
Rosemary Braynon
Eugenia Brooks
Gussie Johnson
Mrs Estelle Barr Visits City Then Returns Home
Mrs Estelle Barr and her son Donnie of 1780 NW 69th Terrace returned home after visiting her sister in New York City She stopped in Montgomery Alabama to visit her daughter and son in law Lt and Mrs Johnson She enjoyed a splendid vacation lasting about 20 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Barr
Donnie
69Th Terrace
New York City
Montgomery
Ala
Johnson
De Veaux couple back in New York after Fort Lauderdale stay
Mr and Mrs Percival A De Veaux return to New York aboard Eastern Air Lines after four delightful weeks at the DeVeaux Villa in Fort Lauderdale They express thanks to friends who helped make their stay pleasant and announce plans to move permanently to the DeVeaux Villa soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival A. DeVeaux
New York
Eastern Air Lines
DeVeaux Villa
Fort Lauderdale
DeVeaux’s
Families from Tampa Albany Visit Mrs Haley in City
Mr and Mrs Matthew Estaras of Tampa and Mrs Edna Turner Smith and daughter Barbara of Albany Georgia visit Mrs Inez Haley. The sisters of Mrs Haley, they plan to welcome Mr Haley back from NYU in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew’ Estaras
Tampa
Edna Turner Smith
Barbara
Albany, Ga
Inez Haley
Estaras
Smith
Haley
Mr. Haley
NYU
Romeros Spend Vacation in New York City Family Visit
Messrs Edward Romero and Henry Romero formerly of Miami now in New York are vacationing with their father Crispin Romero and sisters Mrs Jennie Roker and Mrs Dorothy McGhaney. They stay at 2933 NW 51st St with Mrs Roker and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Romero
Henry Romero
Miami
New York
Crispin Romero
Jennie Roker
Dorothy McGhaney
City
51St St
Mrs Carrie Woods and Alfonsine Marie in City En Route
Mrs Carrie Woods travels with her granddaughter Alfonsine Marie through the city on their journey to San Diego California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Woods
Alfonsine Marie
City
San Diego
Cal
Voyager Mr Frank Pinder Visits Miami Times Before Liberia Trip
Mr Frank E Pinder visited the Miami Times this week before departing Friday August 1 for Liberia West Africa. He will travel via Mexico Guatemala Costa Rica El Salvador Jamaica and Trinidad to study agricultural programs in those nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Pinder
The
Miami Times
United States
Liberia
West Africa
Mexico
Guatemala
Costa Rica
el Salvator
Jamaica
Trinidad
Pinder
Convalescent Home Supervisor Gratified by Donations
Mrs. Clara Romer supervisor of the Convalescent Home at 2030 NW 158rd St expresses thanks for money and clothing contributions to aid residents. Last Sunday Mr and Mrs Arthur Register drove to Jacksonville to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Romer
158Rd St
Arthur Register
Jacksonville
Mrs Mamie Washington Seeks Time in New York Area
Mrs Mamie Washington is spending some time in New York and other northern cities visiting relatives and exploring cultural sites. Her travels include stops in major metropolitan areas as she plans future engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Mamie Washington
New York
Nathaniel Thomas Goes Overseas for Service
Pvt Nathaniel Thomas son of Mrs Gertrude Thomas prepares for overseas duty after a vacation at home. The community wishes him luck and safe travels as he leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Thomas
Gertrude Thomas
Mrs Mumford Takes Vacation Visit in Georgia
Mrs Mumford a New Bethel Kindergarten instructor has departed for vacation and is visiting in the state of Georgia on her trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. S. Mumford
New Bethel
Georgia
Mrs Elmira Brown Promoted Superintendent at Seashore Co
Mrs Elmira Brown has been made superintendent of employes in the canning department of the Seashore Food Products Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Brown
The
Seashore Food Products Co
Mrs Hazel Lucas Improves at Home After Illness
Mrs Hazel Lucas who has been ill is much better and is convalescing at her home located at 2571 NW 153rd Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Lucas
153Rd St
Beatrice Eve Named Bunche Theatre Assistant Manager
Beatrice Eve, longtime cashier at Bunche Theatre, has been promoted to assistant manager. The move acknowledges her service and presents new leadership responsibility within the cinema’s staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Eve
Bunche Theatre
John Cooper Hosts Birthday Party at Bunche Park Home
John Cooper and his wife Angerletter were feted at a birthday gathering at their Bunche Park residence. A gay circle of friends enjoyed an evening of light fare and a selection of beverages in a warm social setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jack) Cooper
Angerletter
Bunche Park
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J.R.E. Lee
Earl Mizell
Charles Gray
A.C. Peters
Gifford Ferguson
Bernard Colebrook
Willie Ferguson
Ellsworth DeVaux
Donald North
Marvin Lawrence
Ferguson
Burnside-Strong
Elliott Scavella
Eugene Kemps
McGuire Society
Naacp—For
America
N.W. 3Rd Avenue
14Th Terrace
Roosevelt Richardson, Mer
NAACP
Opa Locka
7Th ST. Hotel
N.W
7Th St
William Pinder
Second Court
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