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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1955

Page

6

Judge Snowden Sets Swift Pace in Municipal Court

Judge Snowden presided over 75 trial cases, delivering swift justice as the session began 8:30 a.m. and adjourned by 10 a.m. The top case involved Bill Wilson charged with petty larceny of a pocketbook. Miss Stafford testified that Wilson took her pocketbook, but Wilson and Mrs. Wilson offered a different account.

Thomas Charles H. Snowden Snowden Bill Wilson 3Rd Ct Lillian Stafford Miss Stafford 1St Ct Wilson Henry Enson George Russell George Allen Enson Allen Russell Ruby Thomas Green Thomas Coconut Grove

Rev R T Newbold Jr Preaches at Trinity Presbyterian

Key West residents filled Trinity Presbyterian Church Sunday night to hear Rev. R T Newbold Jr pastor of Grace Presbyterian Baltimore. The Key West native spoke after a career path including Florida A and M Lincoln University and McCormick Theological Seminary with studies toward Fordham University. Also noted are Miss Sarah Pinder’s return from vacation and several locals listed as sick.

R. T. Newbold, Jr Trinity Presbyterian Church Florida A and M University Lincoln University McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago

Mrs Eloise Butler Reynolds Takes Vacation Out Of City

Mrs Eloise Butler Reynolds R N of Monroe General Hospital has left the city for a vacation in Nassau and other Bahamas islands Friends wish her an enjoyable trip and safe travels

Eloise Butler Reynolds R.N Monroe General Hospital Nassau Bahamas

Welters Celebrate 15th Anniversary with Cards

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Welters marked their fifteenth anniversary on August fifteenth with many cards from friends and relatives.

Samuel H. Welters

Birthday greeting for Leslie G Pinder Sr

A birthday note wishes Leslie G Pinder Sr a happy birthday as another natal day arrives on August 29. The message is addressed to a brother and marks the annual celebration with warm regard.

Leslie G. Pinder, Sr

Archie Pinder Jr Visits Key West Grandmothers

Archie Pinder Jr spent Tuesday in Key West visiting his grandmothers Mrs Rowena Pinder and Mr and Mrs Benjamin Butler. His many little friends were happy to see him again.

Archie Pinder, Jr Key West Rowena Pinder Benjamin Butler

Alt Cdo completes work in city last week from New York

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Alt Cdo completed work in the city last week with references to New York origins. Limited readable details prevent a fuller summary.

New York Alt Cdo

Davis Raleigh Joseph dies at home in Raleigh

Joseph Raleigh Davis died Tuesday August 16 at his residence 106 Shavers Lane after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Nellie Davis two stepdaughters one cousin and two step granddaughters. Funeral services were held Sunday August 21 at Cornish Memorial AME Church with Rev A F Hooper. He was a member of Odd Fellows Pallbearers No 15 and Good Samaritans lodges.

Joseph Raleigh) Davis Shavers Lane Nellie Davis Onunday Cornish Memorial Ame Church A. F. Hooper Odd Fellows, Pallbearers No Good Samaritans

Ard of Thanks for Mrs Sarah P Key West

The family of the late Mrs. Sarah P. thanks friends for expressions of sympathy, flowers, cards, telegrams and donor offers. Gratitude is expressed for understanding in this time of loss. Key West.

Sarah P Key West

Luxury homes on your lot deal with no money down

Advertises luxury homes and a no money down offer. Promotes using your own lot as a down payment and lists contact JE 8-1340-BARON. Mentions cash paid for your lot. Seeks buyers in the area near 1852 NW 59th St and 2359 NW 55th St with easy terms.

59Th St 55Th St

Community notices and travel chatter from a Florida pages reprint

A misc. civic note praises Officer Shultz for gifts to patients in a Colored Ward. Other items mention Boise Reynolds vacationing with nurses in Key West and visitors William Cooper and Bernice Anderson from New York. Social events include a Sept 25 wedding plan and a Harlem Square Alumni Ball finale. The Pulse radio station ranking highlights Rocky Groce at WFEC and Johnny Johnston.

Officer Shultz Dade County New York Charles Bethels Richmond Heights Bernice Anderson Willie Maedpan Elsa Boyd BTW Harlem Square Joe Colleges Rocky Groce WFEC Johhny Johnston T. J

Vacationing Names Mentioned Around Labor Day

Louise Kelly Curry is home vacationing from New York until Labor Day. The Bert Al Burys are vacationing in Nas sau. The Lila Carey Her Bert Cobb reception is dated.

Louise Kelly Curry N. Y Labor Day Bert Alburys Nassau Lila Carey Herbert Cobb

Miami man recounts Emancipation week trip to Windsor and Detroit

R S Mack of 1730 NW 3rd Ave returned from a vacation visiting Windsor Canada and Detroit Michigan. He attended Windsor's English American Emancipation celebration in Jackson Park July 30 to August 2 where Dr Benjamin Mays of Morehouse College spoke and Mayor Michael Patrick gave a message. He also attended the Michigan State American Legion convention in Detroit August 3 to 6, visited Legion posts and spoke to a diverse crowd about plans for Miami during the National Convention October 10 to 13. Mack was an honored guest of Detroit's Unity Social Club linked to Greater Macedonia Baptist Church led by Dr H H Coleman. Maggie Berry is president of the club.

R. S. Mack 3Rd Ave Detroit Mich Windsor Canada Jackson Park Benjamin Mays Morehouse College Atlanta Michael Patrick Michigan State American Legion Legion Post Miami Amerian Legion Greater Macedonia Baptist Church H. H. Coleman America Maggie Berry Charleroist Miss Macedonia The Unity Club

Local families announce additions and travel notes

The Joseph Portiers expect another pharmacist with Josephine Spicer noted. Warren Welters welcomed Gwen Heastie. Wilbur Brassfields expect Mary McCullough’s child, Willie McPhee recovering after two week auto injury layoff. Conch salad in town causing food poisoning. Sinkie Rogers family vacationing in New York and Detroit. Gloria Dunn and George Dunn with son Tony heading to New York. Leonard Walkers expand with Len and Sal's Sandwich Shop opposite Walker's Food Center.

Joseph Portiers Josephine Spicer WARREN =WELTERS Gwen Heastie Wilbur Brassfields Mary McCullough Willie McPhee Sinkie Rogers New York Detroit Gloria George Dunn Tony Leonard Walker’s Len & Sal’s Walker

Fisk U Teachers Visit Fisk University Officials on Caribbean Tour

Fisk University instructors Mrs. Margaret Simms associate dean of women and Miss Anne Gamble piano teacher stayed with Dr. K L Pharr in Nashville this week. They return from an extended Caribbean tour visiting Port au Prince Haiti Kingston Jamaica San Juan Puerto Rico and Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic. Gamble performed for Haitian President Paul Magloire and for Jamaican Prime Minister Norman Manley.

Margaret Simms Anne Gamble Fisk University Nashville Tenn K. L. Pharr Port Au Prince Haiti Kingston Jamaica San Juan Puerto Rico Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Gamble Paul Magloire Norman Manley

Time subscription pitch from a Time representative

An authorized Time representative, Charles Lassiter, promotes weekly Time magazine to American families. He lists two Plaza phone numbers and urges readers to subscribe through his sales contact.

America Charles 5S Lassiter Plaza

Activities at Scott Homes Highlight Summer Programs

The Dade County Board of Public Instruction provided two instructors to lead a six week arts and crafts program for Scott Homes from June 27 to August 5. Attendance averaged 276 children daily, five days a week, with activities including softball and beach trips. The board furnished equipment and planned playground upgrades to elevate the recreation program.

Scott Homes Health and Physical Department Dade County Board of Public Instruction Ted Bleier Ruth Polite Robert Jones J. T. Knight Miami Housing Authority Knight

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L. E. Thomas Elliott J. Pieze Times Is Stafford George Baker Edward A. Burke Victoria Martin Newbold Trinity Church Ford‘ham University Sarah Pinder City Plant City Tampa Eliza Austin Martha Welters Lillie Roberts Lice Valdez John Gates Jeaths Pinder Fisk U Eastern Star Negro Deputy Sheriff’s Eugene E. Kemp Kemp James Bowe Hewitt Matthews Chester Horne Henry Cooper Robert Reed Liberty City A General Health Service S.W. 13Th Ave Gibbs Construction Pembroke Road Hallandale, Fla
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