Bahamas Visit and Political Sponsorship Raise Questions
In Around The Bahamas Mrs. Edna Hepburn and two sons Edward and Robert of 1821 NW 68th terrace Liberty City spend a week in Nassau as guests of Sergeant and Mrs. Fred Cooper of East St. Mrs. Julia Kelly of 1304 NW 62nd lane spends three weeks as guest of her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Theophilus Lloyd of Coconut Grove. Nassau return to the service of the Colony for six years. Two members of the House of Assembly signed as guarantors for the young man’s promise. Now sponsors ask if he will be among those burning bridges after they cross over. The late Mrs. George Murphy left in her will a trust of nearly $17,000 for the blind of the Bahamas. Servants Nora Wood gets $3,000 and Harold Rahming and Betsey Elizabeth Findlayson receive $1,560 each. Mrs. Murphy died May 23.
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Edna Hepburn
Edward
Robert
68Th Terrace
Liberty City
Nassau
Sergeant
Fred Cooper
East St
Julia Kelly
62Nd Lane
Theophilus Lloyd
Coconut Grove
House of Assembly
George Murphy
Bahamas
Nora Wood
Harold Rahming
Betsey Elizabeth Findlayson
Local Registrations At Mrs Cooper’s Home
Mrs Laurethe Saunders of Coconut Grove and Mrs Brizel Lang of Miami register at the home of Mrs Diana Cooper in McCollough Corner East. Also listed is Mrs Margaret Jackson of 550 NW 14th Street Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Cooper
McCollough Corner
East
Laurethe Saunders
Chas. Ave
Coconut Grove
Brizel Lang
4Th Ave
Margaret Jackson
14Th Street
Miami
Olive Guest House Hosts Two Ladies in Opa Locka and Miami
Mrs Isa bella McGeth of Opa Locka and Mrs Lillian Sweeting of Miami are listed as guests at Olive Guest House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Guest House
Isabella McGeth
Opa Locka
Lillian Sweeting
Mami
Popular Bahamas Police Promotions Highlight Two Men
Friends of John Taylor and George N. Brown report promotions within the Bahamas police. Taylor gains Lance Corporal while Brown, a chief traffic officer admired for courteous service, stands among the week’s most popular appointees on the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Bahamas
George N. Brown
Thomson to Lead as Junior Magistrate After Evans Resigns
Senior Magistrate W H Evans resigns and Maxwell J Thomson takes the load of the court. Thomson is praised for a strong belief in British justice regardless of color creed or race and seeks to curb profanity on public highways. The passage expresses hope he embodies guiding spiritual wisdom in his rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Evans
Maxwell J. Thomson
Mr. Thompson
Visitors Flock to Nassau as Olive Guest House Proves Popular
Nassau crowds from Miami and across the state seek the Times and Pittsburgh Courier. The Olive Guest House on Blue Hill Road attracts many visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Nottage strive to keep guests content and comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Miami
Ih State
The
Times
Pittsburgh Courier
Olive
Blue Hill Road
Deacon Lannon Sears Seriously Ill at Princess Margaret
Lannon H. Sears a deacon at St Paul Baptist Church and secretary of the Exumian Elevating Association is seriously ill in Princess Margaret Hospital according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lannon H. Sears
St. Paul Baptist Church
Exumian Elevating Association
Princess Margaret Hospital
Negro tourists visit Nassau aboard Queen of Nassau cruise
On August 16 ninety seven travelers aboard the Queen of Nassau, part of the Baltimore Travelers led by C. C. Kolon and W. H. Newton, sail from this port to Nassau. They face limited hotel accommodations, forcing some to sleep on ship during a two day stay, while residents’ friendliness adds a pleasant note. The group plans future returns if Nassau expands lodging.
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Sau
Nassau
Miami
Baltimore
C. C. Kolon
W. H. Newton
Exuma Community Hopes McPhee Returns as Doctor
In Nassau and Exuma residents sigh over Dr George Bert McPhee choosing Bermuda practice over returning to the Bahamas. The Exuma Elevating Association once funded his medical studies to serve Exuma, but funds ran out and the Bahamas Government stepped in promising him the post once he earned his degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bert McPhee
Bermuda
Bahamas
Nassau
Exuma
Exumans
George
United States
McPhee
World War I veteran Austin Franks dies in Bahamas hospital
Austin Franks a World War I veteran died August 15 at Princess Margaret Hospital. He belonged to the Bahamas Branch of the British Legion and worked as a cook on the cruise ship Neueve Dominicano for many years. He is survived by two sisters Mrs E B Albury and Mrs William Strachan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Franks
Princess Margaret Hospital
Bahamas
British Legion
Neueve Dominicano
E. B. Albury
William Strachan
Travel Through North's Bureau Arranges Nassau Visit
A list of Miami and New York visitors arranged by Travel Through North's Bureau includes Mrs Irene Pratt and party to Nassau for ten days. Names span Mesdames Lyons Carmetta Pratt Julia Lowe Clara Allen Verna Pratt Mary L Payne plus Drs Martin Martiquez Francis Weekes Priscilla Butler Azzie Parker Harold Dorsey JoAnn Hampton Elva Ellis and others to Nassau and to Nas sau. Additional Nassau guests from Miami include Mesdames Ramos Wareham Thompson Smith Evans Riley O Johnson Mortimer Moss plus Mercedes Mortimer Deborah Hall Isaac Smith Joseph S Williams and Jefford Smith.
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North’s
Travel Bureau
Havana
Mesdames Lyons
Carmetta Pratt
Julia Lowe
Clara Allen
New York
Irene Pratt
Verna Pratt
Mary L. Payne
Indianapolis
Martin Martiquez
Francis Weekes
Priscilla Butler
Detroit
Azzie Parker
Charlotte
N. C
Harold Dorsey
Washington
Philadelphia
JoAnn Hampton
Roanoke
Elva Ellis
Bimini
Egbert Jraggon
Oona
Nassau
Mesdames
Marie Ramos Wareham
Helen Thompson
Elizabeth Smith
Charles Evans
Rowena Riley
Bessie O. Johnson
Muriel Mortimer
Marjorie Moss
Mercedes Mortimer
Deborah Hall
Isaac Smith
Joseph S. Williams
Jefford Smith
Perrine Churches Offer Inspiring Pulpit Messages
Lee Jordan notes extensive worship hours at Perrine congregations urging residents to attend their church of choice regularly. The list highlights many local churches and their service times for the coming week.
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Church of Your Choice
Hurst Chapel A.M.E. Worship Times and Reporter
Williams pastor Sister Mary Baker reports Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 30 a m ACE L agule and evening worship schedule listed with 5 30 p m and 7 30 p m services, reflecting church timetable details.
Sweet Home Baptist Service Schedule
Rev. E. King pastor and Jimmie Marshall clerk conduct Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Evening worship at 7 30 p m. Services shared with church activities and leadership notes.
Kerr's Memorial M E Church Service Note
A church notice lists Rev E Sheppard as pastor with Sis Mattie L Jane and Clerk Bridig Bord. Morning worship and Sunday School begin at 9 30 a m with evening service to follow under Bishop Watson and Bro H Moss.
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Bishop Watson
Bro. H. Moss
Elder C C Gray and Sister Ida Clerks in Morning Worship
A church bulletin notes Elder C C Gray leading morning worship with Sister Ida assisting as clerk. Evening worship follows with Satie as a musical cue.
Mt. Moriah Baptist Sunday Schedule
Reverend W C Edcar pastors Mt Moriah Baptist Church Sister Lillie Saunders serves as clerk Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and a meal follows at 5 30 p m with evening activities listed in garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Moriah
Northwestern Vocational High Offers Nursing Course
The Northwestern Vocational High School will start its fall practical nursing class on Sept. 26 with registration under way. The program promises abundant job opportunities in institutional, private home, and doctors office nursing, with applicants reporting to the Civil Defense Office at 907 NW 2nd Ave between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. weekdays. For more details call PL 8-5208 or 3-8133.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Vocational High School
Dorsey
Civil Defk
2Nd Ave
Ebenezer Church Afternoon Tea Held by Woman's Society
The Woman's Society of Christ tian Service of Ebenezer Church sponsors an afternoon tea this Sunday August 28 from 4 to 6 PM at Mrs. J. L. Dixon's home 1866 N W 69th Street. A timely program will be presented. Public invited. Mrs. J. L. Dixon chairwoman Mrs Beatrice Mobley president Rev. George F. Ponder pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Society of Christtian Service
Ebenezer M. Church
J. L. Dixon
N.W. 69Th Street
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By A. H. McKinzie
North’s Bureau
Perrine
Lee Jordan
Sweet Home Baptist
E. King
Jimmie Marshall
MT. Sina! Baptist
J. E. Murray
M. Harris
Peerry
Church OF God
Spiritual Baptist
C. C. Gray
Ida
Northwestern Vocational HI
Beatrice Mobley
George F. Ponder
Fair Realty
N.W
N.W. 27Th Ave
CBS
62Nd Street
Edison Center
Florida
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