Bahamas Victims Identified in Four Fatal Drownings
In Nassau on a gloomy Wednesday, four boys were found dead. Tommy Rahming aged 21, Derek Ferguson 9, and Dudley Ferguson 10 were recovered from the harbor, while Wellington Pinder, 11, was found in a water-filled gravel pit. Their clothes were spotted on a beach the night before and an empty life raft was recovered. The mother Elizabeth Kerr had allowed Wellington to stay with friends.
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Nassau
Tommy Rahming
Derek Ferguson
Dudley Ferguson
Wellington Pinder
Elizabeth Kerr
Bahamas Attorney to Study English Bar at Lincoln's Inn
Atty. Orville Turnquest aged 28 the second son of Mr and Mrs Rob ert W Turnquest departs Sunday for England to read for the English Bar at Lincoln's Inn He will take his LLB and London University before returning to the Bahamas He is accompanied by Mrs Turnquest.
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Atty. Orville Turnquest
Robert W. Turnquest
England
Lincoln’s Inn
London University
Bahamas
Turnquest
Funeral for Alexander Rolle Held at St Agnes Church
Alexander Rolle of Lewis Street was laid to rest last Sunday. Funeral rites at St Agnes church were conducted by the Rev Canon M E Cooper.
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Alexander Rolle
Lewis St
St. Agnes Church
M. E. Cooper
Funeral rites for Dr G S Worrell at St Matthew’s Church
Funeral services for the late Dr G S Worrell were held at St Matthew’s Church by Rev Michael Eldon on Sunday afternoon. Dr Worrell came to Nassau 40 years ago as a practicing physician and was loved and respected.
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G. S. Worrell
St. Matthew’s Church
Michael Eldon
Sunda
Worrell
Nassau
Deacons Arrive in Nassau for Anglican Ordination
The Rev. William Thompson and the Rev. Neal Roach arrived in Nassau from Barbados as deacons of the Anglican Church preparing for ordination to the priesthood. Rev. Thompson is a St Agnes product while Rev. Roach is a Diocese newcomer. Elliott J. Pieze of The Miami Times visits Nassau. Thomas Williams, who murdered Angulit at Turks Island on May 9, was sentenced to death on July 20, the first Turks murder case in 13 years.
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William Thompson
Neal Roach
Nassau
Barbados
Thompson
St. Agnes
Roach
Elliott J. Pieze
The
Miami Times
WMBM
Thomas Williams
Angulit
Turks Island
the Turks
Calypso duo Tim McCartney Jr and Cyril Paul ignite St Johns scene
Tim McCartney Jr and Cyril Paul of Nassau are students at St. John's University in Minnesota. They entertain with calypso melodies, dancing and singing. Tim graduated this summer and plans to attend medical school in the fall.
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Tim McCartney Jr
Cyril Paul
Nassau
St. John’s University, Minn
Tim
Sunlight Chatter Box Notes Local Events at Sunlight Beauty School
Sunlight Beauty School reports social events at St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Hallandale with instructor Mrs. D A Julius amid a July 31 beach dinner. Guests include Sunlight member and Mrs Shanp of Hyde Park with a newborn boy. Ruby L Carey hosted a July 23 party. Mrs Lucille Frazier visited Aug 3 with Ruby Carey, later joined by Bib Maybelle Wynonnie Harris and Buddy Lucas band at the Palms. Faye Adams and Chris Colombo’s orchestra headline at the Palms for the week.
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Sunlight Beauty School
St. Ann’s Episcopal Church
Hallandale
D. A. Julius
Sunlight
Mrs. Sunlight
Lucille Frazier
Ruby L
Buddy Lucas
the Palms
Faye Adams
Chris Colombo
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at Community Center
Key West southernmost city notes the Ladies Auxiliary of Walter R. Mickins Post 6021 held a regular meeting at the Community Center with Mrs. Geneva Walton presiding. A repast followed the business session as attendees wished well to Mrs. Miriam Hannibal’s sister Wilmot Hannibal visiting from New York City and to patient Mrs. Georgiana Sawyer at Monroe General Hospital.
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Walter R. Mickins
Geneva Walton
Wilmot’ Hannibal
New York City
Miriam Hannibal
Georginana Sawyer
Truman Ave
Monroe General Hospital
Presbyterian women group elects officers at July meeting
An organization for Presbyterian women was set in motion on Monday July 29. Elected to office were Mrs. Kathleen Johnson as president Mrs. Vandera Butler as vice president Mrs. Helen Richmond as secretary and Mrs. Irene Allen as treasurer. Cake and soft drinks were served and attendees reported a good time.
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Kathleen Johnson
Vandera Butler
Helen Richmond
Irene Allen
Zanders Couple Leave City for Vacations
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Zanders of Bethel AME Church depart Monday for a vacation in Jacksonville and Washington D. C. Members and friends extend best wishes for an enjoyable trip.
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W. H. Zanders
Bethel Ame Church
Jacksonville
Washington,d. C
Hooper Couple Vacationing in North Carolina and New York
Rev and Mrs A Franklin Hooper pastors of Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church are spending their vacation in North Carolina and New York City.
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A. Franklin Hooper
Cornish Memorial Ame Zion Church
North Carolina
New York City
Van Dyke Couple Leave Brooklyn Vacation Hosts
Mr and Mrs William Van Dyke of Brooklyn end a two week vacation as guests of Mrs Rowena Pinder at 210 Olivia Street. They depart Friday morning for home after enjoying memorable moments with relatives and friends.
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William van Dyke
Brooklyn
Rowena Pinder
Olivia
Mrs. van Dyke
Dinner Hosts Mr and Mrs Van Dyke Share Evening
Mr and Mrs James Van Dyke of 318 Amelia Street entertained their brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs William Van Dyke with a dinner last Thursday. The hosts reported a wonderful time and enjoyed the evening.
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James van Dyke
Amelia St
William van Dyke
Felix Dobbins Hosts Weekend Party at Hutchinson Lane
Mr and Mrs Felix Dobbins of 211 Hutchinson Lane entertained Mr and Mrs Van Dyke with a party last Saturday night Refreshments were served and everyone present enjoyed the gathering.
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Felix Dobbins
Hutchinson Lane
Mrs. van Dyke
Brooklyn Family On Brief Vacation At Mrs Bell's Home
Albert Gray and his three sons Al bert Jr Charles and Edward of Brooklyn are visiting for a week. They are staying at the home of Mrs Elizabeth Sawyer Bell during their short vacation.
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Albert Gray
Albert Jr
Charles
Edward
Brooklyn
Elizabeth Sawyer Bell
Ee Ee Ne Se Dee Ee Ray
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Bimini, Bahamas
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N.W. Ard Ave
Warner Hines, Inc
59Th St
Key West
City
Annie Lowery
Thomas St
Crane McDuffy
Varsity Barber Shop
Miami
David Snyder
Walter Cartledge
Harry Smith
N.W
15Th Ave
Castlerock
Anna Canady
Annie Gaston
53Rd St
Columbian Underwriters Ltd
3Rd Avenue
Sam B. Solomon
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