Medical Aid Fund Appeal for Simms Patient
Nassau reports the Civil Liberties League of the Elks led by Dr. Jackson Burnside appeals for medical help for Daniel Simms who had major surgery at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. Mrs. Margaret M. Brown MBS is treasurer. cheques payable to Simms Medical Aid Fund are to be received at the Royal Bank of Canada.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Civil Liberties League of the Elks
Jackson Burnside
Daniel Simms
Meharry Medical College
Nashville
Tragic Death Of 7 Year Old On Ship To Nassau
Sam Wallace, age seven, son of Mr and Mrs Macfarlane Wallace of Long Island, died a few hours after being taken aboard a vessel at Clarence Town to be transported to Bahamas General Hospital in Nassau.
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Sam Wallace
Macfarlane Wallace
Long Island
Clarence Town
Bahamas General Hospital
Nassau
Pride of Grand Bahama Lodge Forms on August 12
Grand Bahama launches its first Masonic lodge named Pride of Grand Bahama with fifty five members in attendance. Deputy Grand Master Samuel Smith presided alongside Divisional Grand Master James E Morley. John J. Rann serves as Worshipful Master.
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Grand Bahama
Pride of
Samuel Smith
James E. Morley
John J. Rann
Death of Barbara Glinton in East Street Home
Miss Barbara Glinton died at her East Street home on August 11 after a long illness. She leaves her parents Mr and Mrs Maxwell Glinton, three brothers, two uncles and other relatives. The funeral was held at St Agnes church.
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Barbara Glinton
East Street
Maxwell Glinton
St. Agnes’ Church
Education board closes summer school after lively session
The Board of Education concluded its summer school with over 200 teachers present and a pleased board. Principal speaker Mr. T. A. Thompson led the closing remarks, followed by Mr. D. B. McKinney chairman, Mr. G. D. Gamblin, and Mr. T. E. H. Hut.
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Board of Education
T. A. Thompson
D. B. McKinney
G. D. Gamblin
T. E. H. Hut
Federal Court Decides Against Suit By WPB Citizens
West Palm Beach report notes Dr. J. H. Terrell leads a group pushing for better Negro area conditions amid city attempts to avoid further suits. The judge dismissed the taxpayers suit while whites have 11 parks and 8 large schools. Negro facilities remain limited. Obie Young, noted sportsman, dies at home. Coleman Funeral Home handles arrangements. Rev. W. H. Hall leads Women’s Lay service at Friendship Baptist Church with banner turnout.
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West Palm Beach
J. H. Terrell
Six community members charged by Sheriff for bolita sales
Information filed against Arthur McDaniels W O Heath Freddie Jones William Moore Edna M Harrell and Annie L Rogers by the Sheriff for selling bolita. Trial deferred due to illness of the County Solicitor.
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Sheriff’s Office
Arthur McDaniels
W. O. Heath
Freddie Jones
Wm. Moore
Edna M. Harrell
Annie L. Rogers
Wounding at Fox Hill Leads to Murder Charge
George Anderson of Fox Hill was wounded by a cutlass on August 12 and taken to hospital in critical condition. Neighbor Samuel Weech was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
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Geo. Anderson
Fox Hill
Samuel Weech
Funeral services for Mamie J Albury
Funeral services for Mrs Mamie J Albury who died Monday August 21 will be at St Agnes Church on Monday August 28 at 10 30 a m The body lies at the home 1522 NW 6th Court Sunday at 4 p m Allen's Funeral Home in charge
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Mamie J. Albury
St. Agnes Church
6Th Court
Allen
In Memoriam Clyde O. Culmer
In sad loving memory of Clyde O. Culmer who departed this life August 29 1949. Death is a heartache none can hear Memories are treasuries none can steal. Although you have gone away and left us Love for you still lingers in our hearts. Mrs Lillian Culmer Smith mother Mr James Smith father James Culmer brother Samuel Culmer brother
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Clyde O. Culmer
Lillian Culmer Smith
In loving memory of George D. Higgs
In loving memory of our husband and father George D Higgs who departed this life August 28 1949.
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George D. Higgs
Card of Thanks for Dr William B Sawyer
The family of the late Dr. William B. Sawyer express sincere gratitude for sympathy shown through cards letters telegrams flowers cars and personal service. Special thanks go to Rev W F Ball Bethel AME Church Rev H W Fayson and Pharr Funeral Home for their support.
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William B. Sawyer
W. F. Ball
Bethel Ame Church
H. W. Fayson
Pharr ‘ Funeral Home
In loving memory of Eunice Fay Larrimore
A precious one from us is gone a voice we loved is stilled a place is vacant in our hearts Sleep on mother John E Larrimore and Family
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Eunice Fay Larrimore
John E. Larrimore
Card of Thanks from the Wilkinson Family
Deacon William Wilkinson family thanks friends for flowers cards and condolences. Special thanks to Florist Earnestine Mingo and the Key West Funeral Home for support during the loss.
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William Wilkinson
Earnestine Mingo
Key West
Wilkinson
Obituary gratitude note for late Mrs Frederica Jane Smith
We the family of the late Mrs Frederica Jane Smith express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and all who offered support during our time of grief. Special thanks to Francis Funeral Home Church of God in Christ car donors and those sending ecards telegrams and flowers.
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Frederica Jane Smith
Francis Funeral Home
Church of God In Christ
Alfred Smith
Leonie Olin
C. Anderson
David Smith
Joseph Smith
John Smith
Charlies Smith
Grandma Lillian Tyson thanks insurer for double payout
Lillian Tyson announces she took a $750 life policy on July 17 195 and paid one week 81 cents. Her grandson William Tyson died from a fractured skull after a scaffold fall. She thanks Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company for paying $1,500 double indemnity and urges others to join for protection.
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Lillian Tyson
William Tyson
Independent and Accident Insurance Co
Independent Life and Accident Insurance Company
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