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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1956

Page

16

Richmond Heights Forms Martin Memorial Youth Center

The Richmond Heights community announces the chartering of the Martin Memorial Youth Center with officers Miss Barbara Mickens as president and Gad Mays as sponsor. A welcome noting the center’s opening beside the Food Market and post office, plus plans for CES Queen contest on Aug 1, are highlighted alongside condolences to several local families and appeals to support Bethel Baptist Church repairs and Woman's Day rally.

Barbara Mickens Joan Williams Carolyn Green Willie Powell Geraldine Starkes Roosevelt Mason George Williams Geraldine Benbow Martin Memorial Youth Center Gad Mays King Solomon Fisher Ora D. Taylor Vernice Ross Daisy Roberson O. W. Williams Atty Benjamin Turner Hinds Francis Tucker Head Cooper Mr. Head Jackson Memorial Hospital Ford Mr. Ford Ola Stevens Eila Hudson Nannette Greer Rose Poole Marie Been Bethel Baptist Church

Birthday Gift Honors Mrs. Dorothy Johnson

Mr and Mrs John Bullard Sr hosted a Card Superette for Mrs Dorothy S Johnson of Nassau at 14135 Jackson St The guest list included Mr and Mrs Herbert Cody Mr and Mrs Philbrooks Smith Jr Mr and Mrs Leroy Collier Sr and Mr and Mrs Loulie Flanders Mrs Johnson thanked hosts for the warm hospitality during her two week visit to the city.

John Bullard Jackson Sr Dorothy S. Johnson Nassau Johnson Our City Bullard Rebecca Bethel 5Th St Herbert Cody Philbrooks Smith Jr Leroy Collier Sr Loulie Flanders

Paradise Memorial Cemetery Lot Sales Promoted at Taylor's Pure Oil

Lots are for sale in Paradise Memorial Cemetery with perpetual care guaranteed. Contact Mrs. Ora Taylor at the office in Taylor's Pure Oil station to arrange purchases and learn terms. A statue will be erected on the grounds soon.

Beautiful Paradise Memorial Cemetery Taylor’s Pure Oil Station Ora Taylor

Eastern Star Parade Highlights Richmond Heights Anniversary

Sunday last in Richmond Heights the Bethune Chapter Order of Eastern Star marked its anniversary with a parade and ceremonies. The Phythian Cadets led the march under Walter Bell while a new band of local youths impressed with months of training. An instructor and Mrs Emma Bethel earned praise for the band. The procession included Heroines of Jericho Masons Knights and many visiting cars. Commander Moss of Pride of Perrine escorted Sister Ora Taylor to the platform with other guests Sister Lillian Dean and Reverend Sol Jenkins among them.

Richmond Heights Bethune Order of Eastern Star Phythian Walter Bell Emma Bethel Jericho Commander Moss Pride of Perrine Ora Taylor Lillian Dean Lillian Smith Coconut Grove Sol Jenkins

Miami Times Boy Weekly Ad Reminder

Don’t forget to send your news items to Mrs. Ora D. Taylor at Tay lor's Service Station weekly or call 77 9453 See your Miami Times boy weekly.

Ora D. Taylor Taylor Miami Times

Pall Bearers Lodge juvenile department to elect officers

All members of the juvenile department are asked to be present Monday evening at 4 30. Officers will be elected. Monday night the adult lodge will have election of officers. Please be present and on time. Mrs. A O Henderson president.

Juvenile Department of the Pall Bearers A. O. Henderson

Carter Family Heads for New York Vacation

Mr. Eugene Carter of Carver Ranches surprised his wife Bernice and son Junior with a trip to New York City Monday morning. They travel by Eastern Airlines and will spend several weeks resting with her mother.

Eugene Carter Carver Ranches Bernice Carter Junior New York City Eastern Airlines

James Dunn Celebrates 21st Birthday at Home

Mr James Dunn of Deerfield marked his twenty first birthday on Saturday July 28 with a quiet family gathering at his home.

James Dunn Deerfield

Starlight Lodge to Convene Regular Meeting August 3

Starlight Lodge No 542 will hold its regular meeting Friday night August 3 at the Masonic Temple on Pembroke Road. All members are urged to attend.

Starlight Lodge No. 542 Masonic Temple Pembroke Road

Claudia Vital Becomes Bride of Eugene Blackman

Last Sunday at 4 pm at Holy Redeemer Church Miss Claudia Inez Richards Vital married Eugene Blackman. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Waster Richards Vital of Havana Cuba, wore a ballerina length tulle dress with lace jacket and orange blossom lace. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Blackman of Union Spring Alabama. Carolyn Seymour was maid of honor Harold Seymour best man. A reception followed at the bride’s home with listed attendees.

Claudia Inez Richards Vital Eugene Blackman Holy Redeemer Catholic Church Joseph A. DeVaney Waster Richards Vital Havanna Cuica

Bowling News Ladies league off to strong start

The column highlights the Ladies league aiming to grow, noting Grace Wade's high 311 set and Virginia Ferguson's top 113 game. It invites more women to join, mentions free instruction, and recalls Pan American Airways Negro and White League match issues due to altered hours. Freddie Jordan 208 and Wilton Cox 532 feature among several scores.

Grace Wade Virginia Ferguson Pan American Airways George Young George Steve Nagy Freddie Jordan Wilton Cox Horace Holts Wilton J. Cox J. L. Edwards Benny Lyles

For Rent Efficiency Apartments With Private Bath

Furnished efficiency units with private entrance and bath. Electricity and hot water included. Rent is 15 dollars weekly or 60 dollars monthly. Address 2472 N W 65th street. Phone NE 4 8342.

N.W 65Th St

Keys fishing misadventure in the Florida Keys

Lawrence B. Cooper recounts a fishing trip with family in the Florida Keys and Key West. The party battles bad luck at sea with sharks barracuda and missed catches, notes rising land values, and observes racial and social contrasts in property prices and local businesses during a long, nostalgic journal of a day on the water.

Missus Jack Angie Florida Keys Key West Indian Key Fill Bride Truman Ave Whitehead St Aquarium Rubber Jack’s Old Bert Atlatic Gulf of Mexico Buster Keys Ocean Anderson Beach The Charlie’s Marathon Ocean Front Booker T Charlie Bahai Hondi Charleston S. C Island Jimie Lucas Charles Aranha Tommy Johnson Leo Armbristed Louie Armstrong

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