Key West News column by Frances Briggs reports summer travel and local events
In a first time news column Frances Briggs notes Owen Catlin taking Bruno and Violet Catlin to Atlanta by the FEC Champion with their aunt. The piece mentions a father's funeral on Sunday August 6 and a Miami convention attended by Danzel Leggett with Edwin Rolle and Panchito Castillio representing Post 168. A Barn Dance hosted by American Legion and VFW posts is praised for the Honor Guard's commendable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Catlin
Miami
Bruno
Violet Catlin
Atlanta
Danzel Leggett
Edwin Rolle
Panchito Castillio
Post 168
American Legion
V.F.W. Posts
Funeral notices and local society items from Key West
The funeral of Rev Willie Wilkerson was held at Newman Methodist church attended by relatives and friends. Trinity Wesleyan Methodist church hosted its twenty sixth annual Sunday School convention for the Colored Wesleyan Methodist church with many Florida friends. Agnes Knowles was buried at Church of God in Christ. The Key West Funeral Home led by F A Johnson Jr supervised the remains. Regular Fellows softball champions of Key West will face Baker’s team in Oceanview park. The club plans a sport shirt print dress ball with prizes for best shirt and dress combination. Sick list includes Grace Butler Violet Curry Prince Cash Arlean Cleave Deacon Johnson and R K Rain. Rumor of the week John Sands known as John Bread may wed soon. Oscar T Johnson and family stayed with the reporter last weekend. Johnson lives in Miami. The reporter’s mother Evelyn K Johnson vacationing three weeks in Nassau Bahamas. American Legion Post 168 offers sympathy to Commander Allen and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church
Colored Wesleyan Methodist Church
G. W. Allen
Florida
Agnes Knowles
Church of God In Christ
Key West
Evelyn K. Johnson
Nassau
Bahamas
Amercan Legion Post 168
Allen
Emancipation Square Dance Monday Night at St Agnes
The Federated Guilds of St Agnes church invite friends to Emancipation Square Dance on Monday night August 7 at 8 30 at the St Agnes Youth and Adult Center 1836 NW 8th Ave. Gladys Gulford is musical director and William Pratt floor director for a dignified cultural entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Guilds of
St. Agnes
Gladys Gulford
William Pratt
Old Fashion Concert Big Success at Church Fund Drive
The Sacred Heart Guild of the Church of the Incarnation reports a successful Old Fashion Concert for the building fund. The committee thanks all participants including nonmembers, those who kept order, and friends who sold tickets, wishing God’s blessing on all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Guild of
Church of the Incarnation
Prize Award Odds On Fun Evening At Low Price
An event promises a $15 prize to a lucky attendee who may be you, with admission at only 50 cents. The evening aims to blend excitement and entertainment, drawing a lively crowd eager for a chance at the award and a night of affordable amusement.
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Frances Briggs
Leon R. Kelly
Father
Willie Wilkerson
Newman Methodist Church
Baker’s
Oceanview Park
Grace Butler
Violet Curry
Prince Cash
Arlean Cleave
Deacon Johnson
R. K
John Sands
John Bread
Oscar T. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
STHMA
Tor
Federated Guilds
Theresa
New York
Hotel
Sheresa
William H. Brown
Mgr
Seventh Avenue
125Th Street
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Own
Evapee
Fultz
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