NAACP Opens Nationwide Registration Campaign
New York Aug 21 The 1200 branches of the NAACP in 45 states urged a fall registration drive to register 5 000 000 Negro voters for the 1952 election as civil rights becomes a top issue. Branches are urged to recruit ward and precinct workers for door to door campaigns and to use the political action resolution from the Oklahoma City convention for guidance. The association does not endorse candidates but provides candidates records and urges members to vote according to their evaluation of issues.
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New York
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Oklahoma City
NAACP
Bethune Elementary Welcomes New Staff and Registers Pupils
Bethune Elementary reports the start of the new year with three new faculty members Lois Hicks Hazel Cunningham and Evelyn Williams joining the staff. The school urges Brownsville area parents of children ages five to six by January 1 1953 to register on September 2 1952 for a full year's credit. The article also notes condolences for families of staff members Sylvia Lambert and W Frank Jennings.
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Arthurine Strapp
Bethune Elementary
Sylvia Lambert
W. Frank Jennings
Bethune
Lois Hicks
Shreveport
Hazel Cunningham
Daytona Beach
Evelyn Williams
J. R. Lee
Miami
Brownsville
Bethune Elementary School
W. Franks Jennings
Jennings
Preschool Enrollment Drive for 1953 Registration Day
Parents urged to enroll children who will be six by January 1 1953 on September 2 registration day. Bring a birth certificate and one dollar to secure it. All first graders starting school must register during the first month.
Labor Day Straw Ride and Party By McGuire Society
The McGuire Society of St Peters African Orthodox Church sponsors a gala straw ride and party on Labor Day September 1 with Opa Locka as the destination. Trucks depart the church 1725 NW Third Court at 8 p.m. and from Liberty City Community Center thirty minutes later. Round trip fares are 45 cents from Miami and 35 cents from Liberty City. Proceeds benefit the McGuire Society.
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McGuire Society of
Beach Train to Make Inaugural Run on Labor Day
Virginia Beach officials inaugurate a miniature train with the name The Biscayne Virginia and Rickenbacker Central Railroad chosen by Mildred Marks. Runners up receive cabana weekends. winners get season passes and a christening with Biscayne Bay water. The ceremony, Monday at 3:00 PM, will be at the 2100 foot route on County Negro Beach with public attendance invited.
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Virginia Beach
Biscayne
Virginia
Rickenbacker Central Railroad
Mildred Marks
49Th St
Alice M. Taylor
Station
Mattie Freelain
Etta Clark
Washington Ave
Marks
Biscayne Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Jack son's Toddle Inn Opens Registration For Toddlers
Mothers urged to enroll toddlers at Jack son's Toddle Inn home away from home. Mrs Jackson and staff welcome new year with registration on September 2 3 4. School starts Monday September 8 with trained teachers ventilated building enclosed yard playground lunch and free transportation. Phone numbers provided.
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Jackson
June Melody Club Hosts Visitors Evening
The June Melody Club in Miami held a visitors’ evening on Thursday August 14 at 1860 NW First Place hosted by treasurer Mrs Mena Smith. The program opened with a singing of Lift Every Voice and Sing and prayers followed by Mrs Amelia Shavers as mistress of ceremonies. Several club members and guests from Nassau attended including Mrs R McNeil Mr Goldman Sands Miss Ceda M Knowles Mr Clifton Oliveres and Mr Roosevelt Simpkins.
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Miami
Melody Club
Mena Smith
Robert Nottage
Amelia Shavers
Hattie Nottage
Geraldine Ash
Lucille Timmons
Ed. Williams
June Melody Club
Delores Louise Hines
Samuel Moncur
R. McNeil
Goldman Sands
Ceda M. Knowles
Nassau
Clifton Oliveres
Roosevelt Simpkins
Negro Jaycees Change Name to Northwest Miami Junior Chamber
The Miami Negro Junior Chamber of Commerce has renamed itself the Northwest Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce. The change received final approval on Monday August 25 1952 and is effective immediately. President Roscoe C Webb stated that only the name changed and the group will continue training young men for civic leadership through community projects in Miami.
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Miami Negro Junior Chamber of Commerce
Miami
Miami Junior Chamber of Commerce
Acknowledgement Of Thanks From Convalescent Home
Mrs. Clara Romer supervisor at 2036 NW 153rd St Magnolia Park expresses gratitude for United Christian Organization of Coconut Grove spiritual services on Sunday August 3 at 3 p.m. Elder Claude Mincy pastor Rev Ben Jackson delivered a stirring sermon for patients and a repast followed. The organization will meet again Sunday September 7, 1952 at 3 p.m. public invited.
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Clara Romer
153Rd St
Magnolia Park
United Christian Organization of
Coconut Grove
Claude Mincy
Ben Jackson
Opa Locka
Two Gun Threat Jimmy Stars In New Ritz Screen
Hollywood labels James Stewart Two-Gun Threat Jimmy. He headlines at the Ritz starting Sunday with Jean Hagen and Wendell Corey as David Marshall Williams, whose inventions aided the U S 30 mile carbine rifle developed by Winchester.
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Hollywood
James Stewart
Jimmy
Jean Hagen
Wendell Corey
David Marshall Williams
Winchester
For Sale Large Lot in Opa Locka Area
A large lot for sale located between 19th and 20th avenues on 68th Street in Opa Locka. Good location. Contact 15815 NW 20th Ave for details.
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68Th St
20Th Ave
Opa. Locka
Commercials and Factory Sale Ad Demonstration
An old classified style ad offers television and factory products with prices and a 15 percent down payment. It lists a payment plan of $10 per month and provides the phone number Chick 84 2484 for a demonstration. Dated September 20.
Room for Rent near 162B NW 8th St
Very reasonable year round room for rent offered by Laleyer Mears. Call afternoons after 4 o clock to arrange. Located at 162B Northwest 8th Street.
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9Th St
Laleyer Mears
Equity in Florida City house and lot for sale
House and lot in Florida City offered with gas stove and electric lights. Price set at 650 dollars. First come, first served. Call 3-2236 to arrange viewing or purchase.
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Florida City
Double bed for sale near new with mattress and box spring
Practical, nearly new double bed includes mattress and box spring. Price set at 35 dollars. Call 78 3577 for pickup or arrangements.
Wanted Young Lady at J D Service Station
Part time filling station attendant position advertised by J D Service Station in Opa Locka. Applicants must be dependable and able to handle money. Address 2304 Ali Beba Ave. Phone 89-4773.
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J. D
Ali Beba Ave
Opa Locka
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