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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1957
Page
12
A Miami police officer is praised for cooking and fishing at a local fish fry. The writer hints at naming the officer in the column but fears public attention during duty hours. The piece also notes humor about not being Paige's son and thanks city officials for project support in Pompano.
Johnny Burke of the Fiesta hints at a major upcoming entertainment surprise after a notable shift in the 535 Club floorshow. Producer Bobby Marshall and production supervisor Bert Nobel are praised for their energy and dedication. Readers are urged to watch this column for the first hand report on when and who will present the reveal.
The writer announces this will be his last column for now as Dave Bondu returns. He hints at a future column of his own and mentions a planned human interest piece about Satchel Paige and Luke Easter. He recalls attending the opening of Westside Park Recreation Area at Pomipano Beach with dancing and skating.
Ivan Alexander, business manager of the Cat and Fiddle in Nassau, was in town to finalize plans for Freddie Munnings and his orchestra’s three day engagement. The writer praises the band’s draws and urges action to support the show.
Alabama lawmakers pass a bill prohibiting incorporation of a new municipality within an existing city. In Tuskegee, plans for an all Negro city would have included about 420 of the town’s 430 Black voters, as part of a boycott over alleged gerrymandering of voting rights.
Madam Ida Mae Bernard, a Miami beauty culturist, earned distinction at the Beauty Culturist League national convention in New Orleans. She received a certificate of merit from the Institutes of Cosmetology and a Clairol Institute certificate, and holds a Florida education teacher’s certificate. Bernard showcased new weaving styles, including lengthening a one inch hair to ten inches, and plans to teach the technique at schools while continuing beauty culture instruction in seven states.
New York Madam Bernard, ill for three years, announces a major comeback aided by faith. She earned a cosmetology certificate 19 years ago and keeps returning to school for updates and new ideas. At the national convention she demonstrated Ebonaire Cream Press and Cream Curls for I. Posner Company. Madam Bernard resides at the Sir John Hotel, room 126.
The Nurses Guild of the Florida East Coast and Auxiliary of the Home Mission Department of Deacons and Ministers Union met at Mrs L G Shipp’s home 2935 NW 50th street on Tuesday night with a large attendance. They urged all registered practical nurses and aides to attend the next meeting Friday August 30 at 8 p m at the same address.
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