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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1955
Page
7
The Caravan Singers of Chicago with James Cleveland perform a major gospel musical night at BTV this Friday August 19. A soul stirring concert promises a super special treat for gospel music lovers.
The Bahamas Records Ltd led by George Symonette Roscoe Thompson and Theodore Pyfrom hosted three top U S record executives in Nassau to produce a complete calypso album featuring George Symonette and Freddie Munnings. Representatives from Columbia Transcription Co Columbia Records and B and C Recordings attended striding leaders Rev W T Makepeace Camp Commander Capt S C Penn Capt Bruce S Rolle and Capt Lisle Alleyne led the parade.
On August 4 Conrad J. Knowles was promoted to Inspector in charge of the traffic department, filling the vacancy created by the late Bernard Nottage. A McKanns Long Island native, Knowles joined the force 14 years ago, rising to sergeant in 1953. He represented the force at Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and earned the Coronation Medal. He is married with three children. his elder brother is Inspector George Knowles, who has served 18 years.
Chief Justice sentenced Bertram Lord to fifteen years and accomplices MacDonald Ferguson and Adrik Colebrook to twelve years each for the May 14 armed robbery of Wayde Sands' grocery store. Lord led the operation on Saturday night.
On July 29 a Supreme Court jury unanimously found 15 year old Elonera Bain not guilty of concealing the birth of a child at Spring Point Acklins on April 14. Hon Eugene Dupuch defended her and K G L Isaacs prosecuted for the Crown.
A two week jamboree climaxed in Nassau with a candle light procession Thursday night July 28. The 127 Boy Brigade members marched to the 2nd Bahamas Band led by Sgt Garnet Woodside. They started at Wesley Hall and moved through Ross Corner East Street Shirley Street to Malcolm's Park then George Street back to Wesley Hall. Representatives from several groups joined.
Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Cambridge marked their 58th wedding anniversary on July 31 with a family dinner. Mr Cambridge, aged 80 and once a popular survey driver, is blind. Mrs Cambridge, 74, remains spry. They are parents of Hon Bert Cambridge, senior representative for the Southern District of Nassau in the House of Assembly.
The Rev Michael Eldon was ordained to the Sacred Ministry at Christ Church Cathedral by Bishop Spence Burton. The cathedral, crowded on the feast of St Lawrence, heard the sermon from Cannon M E Cooper after Eldon was presented by Fr Lambert. Eldon will assist at St Matthews parish.
Citations praise John Taylor for seven years of courteous, outstanding service to the public at the passport office. The public hopes for formal recognition of his dedication and hard work.
Mrs. MacDonald of Browns ville spends a few days in Nassau visiting her brother Nathaniel Cooper who has been ill for several days.
Mrs. Eugenia Bethune and Mrs. Mary E. Simms are visiting Nassau for the first time with young Richard Williams. Also in Nassau is Mrs. Lavina Lindy from New Orleans, warmly received by Mr. and Mrs. Ted Knowles of Sears Addition as their house guests.
Mrs Eunice Hannibal president of St. Agnes choir visits Nassau and Harbour Island and plans to return to Miami during the weekend.
Robert Mullings a well known Ross Corner mechanic died Monday following an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
For sale a CBS duplex on a 50 by 146 foot lot at 2285 NW 66th Street. Open for inspection Sunday from 12 to 4. Phone number provided.
Nice quiet NW 22nd court area near 63rd St offers a roomy 3 bedroom frame house in excellent condition with large living and dining rooms and enclosed front porch. Cash down 1000 dollars and easy terms on the balance. Call 82 1493 for details. Furniture sale or cottage lease options listed with phone numbers 28 9917 and 65 1577 or 81 79337.
A restaurant and tavern offers a good location with contact 82 0029. Call Sunday all day or other days after 8 p.m. for details and reservations.
A classified item advertises lots for sale in Liberty City with options including corner, duplex, double, and business lots and offers easy terms and trade-ins. It also promotes a 3 bedroom CBS home in an exclusive colored neighborhood with equity and cash options, plus a weekend open house at 2421 NW 59th St.
Real estate ad invites buyers to use their lot as a down payment for new CBS homes at two Miami area addresses 1852 NW 59th Street and 2351 NW 55th Street. Terms described as easy with a cash‑raid offer for your lot. Contact after 10 pam MU 1-37.
In loving memory of our mother Mrs Melrose Cambridge departed August 13. Jesus lead the way through our life-long day. Guide us thy hand to the Fatherland and grant sustaining graces. From Gladys McKenzie Louise Johnson Thelma McPree and family.
In loving memory of my aunt Sadie Gardiner who was called to her reward August 14, 1943. No one knows the tears I've shed, but it's a great consolation to know we will join each other in that land of fadeless day. Sadly missed by Marie W Mhite, niece.
One bedroom furnished apartment with bath and kitchen available at 5260 NW 32nd Ave for 12 dollars per week. Also efficiency apartment Apt No 5 at 1851 NW 1st Court for 12 dollars weekly. See Rev Bowles. phones 64-1087 and 3-4085.
In sad but loving memory of dear mother and grandmother Victoria Mingo who departed this life at Key West August 9 1941 Jesus while our hearts are bleeding o er the spoils that death has won we would at this solemn feeling calmly say thy will be done Gerald Alfred Earl and Van delean children Geraldine Alfred Jr John Freda Juanita and Juliette grandchildren Edna and Mizpah Kemp sisters
Large rooms and hot water heater in a newly renovated home at 1721 NW 4th Court. Very large lot suitable for children. See Rev Bowles at 1851 NW 1st Court or call 3-4085 for details.
Two bedroom CBS home near 7th Ave and Edison Center with stove refrigerator venetian blinds and shutters. By appointment only. Call 2-8398.
Large front house and small rear house on Lot 142, both furnished. Reasonable terms. Contact E. E. Taylor at 2271 NW 49th St.
New building at 2045 NW 46th Street offers furnished or unfurnished bedrooms. Bus line 24 passes the door. Contact 9-3576 for details and leasing.
Funeral service for John Livingston Clark, who died August 3, will be held Saturday August 12 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's African Orthodox Church. He leaves a wife, one son, mother, three sisters, six brothers, five nieces, four uncles, one aunt, and many other relatives.
Community notice advertising infant care services for children six weeks to two years old. Information line MU 8-8667 provided for inquiries.
Household goods sale offering 5 gas stoves 4 electric stoves from 8 dollars up 2 electric washers at 10 dollars each. Double beds sofas and armchairs 5 dollars each. Verletian blinds 1 dollar each. Location 5246 NE E 2nd Ave open Sunday.
Wares include men's suits two dollars pants fifty cents and overcoats three dollars. The sale lists wearing apparel of all kinds at 5246 NE and notes open on Sunday.
The Hanna family thanks all who sent cards telegrams and flowers after the death of their daughter Carmen who passed away July 28 Special thanks to Fr Culmer rector of St Agnes Church and Francis Funeral Home.
The family of the late Ezekiel Woodward who died July 19, 1955 express gratitude for kindness, services, flowers, telegrams and cards from Range Funeral Home Mt. Tabor Baptist Church and many friends and neighbors.
Toney Watson died July 31. Funeral services were August 8 at Friendship Baptist Church at 2 00 p.m. Violet Adams Johnson died August 3 in New York City. Funeral services were held August 11 at Bethel AME Church at 3 30 p.m. Alice B. Roberts died August 7. Remains will be shipped August 11 to Pensacola. Baby Girl Baldwin died August 8. Burial August 11.
Palm Bowl champions Cox and Dupree lead a bold bowling scene as openings for new members are announced with no fee to join. An Aug 12 Friday night event at 8 p.m. offers free admission to witness top players like Jessie Mercy, who anchors a 196 average, in a lively match against rivals Tim Williams and C. Miller.
Corner property at 185 feet on NW street offers space for a pastor to live in the home with room to build a permanent church building while using the present structure. Terms available. See owner at 2368 NW 62nd St.
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