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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1956
Page
16
A strong call for unequivocal approval of the Constitution and civil rights sparks party debate. The piece argues the Negro vote will prove decisive in the presidential race, pressuring both parties to embrace a teethed civil rights plank and motivate turnout across the nation.
Waterfront homesites at Hibiscus Park on Long Key six miles south of Jewfish Creek are marketed for colored people. John W. Hall and Joseph T. Lance promote 50 by 140 foot lots with water access and boating dock allowances. Prices start at 996 dollars with 100 dollar down and 20 dollars monthly, limited time.
Mr and Mrs Walter Blatch thank friends and neighbors for support toward their blind daughter Miss Walreka Bain who has been receiving treatments at Memorial Hospital in Hollywood for several weeks and recently returned home.
A surprise baby shower for Mrs Louise Bell of Hallandale was hosted by Mrs Fannie Williams and Mrs Eleanor at the Bowe home. Williams owns Vogue Beauty Shop where Bell worked with Williams and Bowe. Guests arrived Sunday afternoon bearing gifts, with refreshments and warm wishes for the expectant mother.
Willie Bryant Williams, 17, will begin boxing training in Miami on Monday August 6. He is the son of Elijah Williams of 3430 New Liberty City. Lots of luck to young Williams.
Mrs Beatrice Cash Williams of 5231 Palm Blvd left at 9 a m Monday morning for Nassau to visit her sister and other relatives for a few days.
Mrs Olive L McKenzie returned home August 5 to Carver Ranches after two months in Bethel Maine with her sons Leroy and Stanley. Luke McKenzie celebrated his birthday the same day. Pallbearers officers were elected August 6 led by Walter Blatch Jr as president and a full slate including Willie Mae Valdez Emily Lee Williams James Vickers Ernest Davis Ophelia Daniels Ella Dixie and Rev A B Baker. The Juvenile election was canceled due to rain.
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