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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1952
Page
12
In sad but loving memory of my dear daughter Sarah Ann Donathan who passed to the Great Beyond August 5 1941. Gone but not forgotten Sleep on Sarah sleep on I love you but Jesus loves you best Jesus Saviour pilot me Over life's tempestuous seas Chart and compass come from Thee Mrs Lillian Smith mother
Mrs. Mattie Brown died Saturday after a long illness at 1705 NW 3rd Avenue. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at St. Frances Xavier Church with Francis Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Julia Riou announces the engagement of her granddaughter Violante Riou to Marine Eugene Harris with the date set as August 9. The wedding date will be announced later.
Visitors from West Palm Beach spent Sunday in Key West with relatives including Mrs. Clara Carter and Mrs. Estelle Alexander. Guests listed were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Randolph, Mary Allen and children Thomas Jr Sandra and Richard from New York City, Mrs. Gussie Johnson and daughter Janice Albritton, and Spencer Carter. They reported a wonderful time and vacation joy.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry McKinney and their daughter Mrs. Gloria Walker traveled from West Palm Beach to Key West on Sunday. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Pinder and their son Terry of Miami and stayed as house guests of Mrs. Rowena Pinder and family.
Miss Patricia Kelly and her brother Howard Lopez left the city for Tampa to spend their vacation.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Sampson and their daughter motored from New York to Key West to fetch Mrs Jessie Clarke who spent her vacation there. They were joined by Mrs Clarke's daughter Mrs Ruby.
Crowds attend St Agnes Church each Sunday morning for a well sung choral bass and sermon at 8:00. Church school meets at 10:00 a.m. Solemn Vespers and sermon at 7:30 p.m. A church school picnic is scheduled for Thursday August 21. Visitors are welcome.
In loving memory of our dear beloved ones who departed this life August 9 1938 and July 19 1941 We miss you May you rest in peace At Jesus feet Mr and Mrs Thomas Mingo and Family
Smith and son of Tampa note birthday wishes for Little Howard Lopez Jr Mrs Juanita Bennett Mr John Gallagher Mrs Lucy Singleton and Little Gail White this week in community notices.
Mrs Eleanor W Johnson and her daughter Mary have returned to Miami after spending their vacation visiting relatives in the area.
Little Ursula Marie Welters left the city last week to spend her vacation with her aunt Mrs. Eleanor Johnson of Miami.
Miss Ethel Carey a secretary at Florida A and M College arrived home this week to spend her vacation visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. Joe Hutchinson husband of Rosa Chatman Hutchinson formerly of Miami died Tuesday August 5 at his home 2 Petronia Street Key West. Funeral services set for Sunday August 17 at 3 30 PM from Zion Primitive Baptist church officiated by Rev L Milergan. Key West Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Mr Floyd Hannibal and wife Irene Hannibal and daughter Geneva Walton with grandchildren depart the city Monday to accompany Miss Mercedes Hannibal to Tallahassee. Mercedes, a senior at Florida A and M College, attends summer school.
Mrs Harriet Lang, mother of Mrs Ethel Whitehead, leaves the city for a two week vacation with her daughters in West Palm Beach. Friends wish her a pleasant stay.
Booker T. Washington Alumni Association members are urged to attend an important meeting Tuesday night August 19 at the school. Members of the recent graduating class are especially invited.
The Sun Flower Club, led by Mrs. Edwards, will sponsor a formal lawn recital on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Gay Sunday at four o'clock. The group is composed of local youths aiming to make good, and community support is urged.
The Willie Colliers left Tuesday night bound for Jacksonville where the State Sunday School convenes this week. Mrs. Colliers plans to go from there to Valdosta Georgia to be with her mother for a while. We pray for them a happy and safe trip.
The Pearly Gate Jubilee Singers opened Central Baptist Church’s second anniversary with an 8 pm Monday service. The anniversary continues through the 20th, a Wednesday, inviting everyone to attend remaining services for a treat.
To the boys and girls of Carver Ranches Elementary School Principal Davis is back from vacation. Mrs Davis declares her vacation was grand visiting New York and other cities. Welcome home Principal Davis.
Mrs Love and Mrs Bain were honored at a farewell and birthday party hosted by Westminster Baptist Sunday School at Mr and Mrs Smiths home on August 7. Attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake as the event showcased community ties. Westminster Baptist Church on Miami Drive invites all to attend upcoming services.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Williams of Richmond Heights returned this week from a well spent furlough in Boston Mass visiting relatives. Accompanying them home was Mr Raphy Williams who is here for a fortnight.
Mrs Virginia Strachan and Mrs Ida King thank donors for Bertram Eugene in the Trinity Wesleyan Church baby contest held August 11 by Seminole Chapter No 17. Bertram won first prize, sponsored by Mrs Mary Smith Sister Hattie Not tage W M and Rev E Ferguson pastor.
Mrs Emily Parker and her daughter Shirley visit her father James W Gibson and wife Eva in their hometown. The trip includes other relatives and friends as they spend their vacation recalling the home of sunshine and joys from years past.
A church notice invites the public to attend Sunday services on August 17 at 6 o clock. Rev N Sears is the pastor and Miss Frederick Riley serves as secretary. The message ends with a blessing and a welcoming tone.
Mrs Cortez L Cowart and her daughters Lilly Budd and Eloise Cowart visited cousin Rufus D Leake at 728 NW Ist Ave for two weeks from Savannah accompanied by Mrs Martha Ginn. They attended a Beach Party at Virginia Beach on August 10 with several locals helping. The girls later dined and theatre boated at NW 6th Court home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Thompson before departing on the Champion to Savannah on August 13.
Seminole Chapter No 17 CBS thanks all participants in the baby contest held at Trin s Wesleyan Church on August 11. An enjoyable evening featured a spicy program. Bertram E King Belford took first, Betty Jane Cross second, Wayne Allen Bryan third. gifts awarded. Sister Hattie Nottage W M Sister Mary Smith Rec Sec Rev Edward Ferguson.
Seminole Chapter No 17 and Perrine Chapter No 16 announce a Labor Day excursion to Key West. Busses depart Miami August 31 at 5 30 a.m. from Love and Charity building NW 11th St and 3rd Ave and return Tuesday September 2 at 5 30 a.m. Round trip tickets 6 50. Contacts Hattie Nottage Laura Adger Mary Smith Alma Taylor Ida King.
Mrs. Marjorie Sands thanks friends and family for kindness shown during her stay with her parents Mr and Mrs John Sands at 1451 NW 5th Place. Her husband John Moore joined for two days and they briefly visited Daytona Beach on the way home.
All waitresses interested in organizing a club for waitresses are requested to meet at the Rockland Palace next Wednesday at 11 a.m.
Frankie Powell born in Warrington Florida was last seen in Carrysville Florida. Anyone with information should contact Thurman at 9431 Baird Ave Los Angeles California or local authorities.
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