Bishop criticizes AME wealth and schools critique at Memphis conference
In an annual address at Avery Chapel Bishop J H Clayton of the AME 13th district laments overload of duplication and extravagance in the church. He urges lightening the load on members and proposes abolishing distant schools while focusing on better local education. Also noted is birthday observations for Mrs Henrietta Sweeting and her descendants.
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Memphis
ANP
West Tennessee
Avery Chapel
J. H. Clayton
13Th Episcopal
AME
Clayborn
AME Church
Death of Mr Danny Drakeford in West Palm Beach
Mr Danny Drakeford died at his home after a five year illness. Funeral services were held at the Seventh Day Adventist church. He leaves a wife and a brother. The Rev H W Moss, pastor of New Mt Zion Baptist Church Homestead, had returned from the Bahamas after a fortnight with relatives. Mr Callender Roberts of Nassau Bahamas made a business trip to Miami and stayed with his sister Mrs M Johnson. Mrs J Carey of Nassau Bahamas arrived for a short vacation staying with Mr and Mrs Robert Hudson. she is the Hudsons’ niece.
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Danny Drakeford
19Th St
West Palm Beach
Seventh Day Adventist Church
H. W. Moss
New Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Homestead
Bahamas
Callender Roberts
Nassau
Miami
J. Carey
Robert Hudson
Ist Court
Hudson
Barber Wanted at Artistic Barber Shop
Local barber shop seeks an eager barber for immediate start. Describes shop as well kept with solid business. See Reed for proposition. Call 910 NW 2nd Ave for details.
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Reed
2Nd Ave
Miami Open golf tournament at Miami Springs begins December 3
Golf Club notes thank contributors for funds to finish court fight. Donations include AKA sorority $50 and Zeta Phi Beta $25. Others listed: Chas. Johnson $10, Luther Carey $10, Jack O'Dell $10, Lloma G. Green $10. The event is open to all citizens with no admission on the municipal course. Next meeting at Mary Elizabeth hotel at 8:00 p.m. Monday.
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AKA Sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Chas. Johnson
Luther Carey
Jack O'Dell
Lloma G. Green
Miami Springs Country Club
Mary Elizabeth Hotel
Note of Thanks From Leonard Cardero Sr
Leonard Cardero Sr thanks relatives and friends for kindness during illness at home and in hospital. Special thanks to Florida Linen Supply employees. 2440 NW 158th St Opa Locka Fla.
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The
Florida Linen Supply
Leonard Cardero
158Th St
Opa Locka, Fla
December 7 Prayer Event Notice for Trinity Church
A notice invites attendees to an 8 p.m. December 7 gathering at Trinity with devout language and signatures of Myles Dean Brown Bullard and others. The message echoes biblical phrasing and pledges faithful devotion amid a ceremonial appeal.
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Syssem
Trinity
God of Gods
Myles
Dean
Brown P. G. Bullard
Esther
NAACP Meeting Scheduled for December 6
All members and friends are asked to attend a regular NAACP meeting on Thursday evening December 6. Permanent officers will be elected at this time. The organization’s future success depends on member action at this meeting.
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NAACP
Lydia Pinkham Medicines Promised Relief for Change of Life
Advertisement touts Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets as effective in reducing hot flashes and nervous symptoms of middle age. Claims doctors tested relief rates of 63 and 80 percent, with new iron-added tablets and trial size offered. Also promotes aid for menstrual discomfort and cramps.
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Lydia Pinkham
Saint Agnes Men and Boys Corporate Communion
On Sunday December 2 at 7 30 a m a corporate communion for men and boys of St Agnes Church will be held. After the service breakfast will be served in the social hall. All men and boys of the parish are invited. Signed Laymen's League.
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St. Agnes Church
Laymen’s League
Poetic Justice in America’s Boss and Bosses Echoes
Edward T. Graham reflects on a liberty driven arc in which an unjustly dismissed American rises to power through public support, embodying a justice loving nation’s triumph. The piece juxtaposes biased leadership with democratic resilience and calls for freedom’s clear ring.
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America
Wanted 500 Volunteer Women for Mothers March
A public appeal seeks 500 women to join a Mothers March campaign for polio. Call 84-2560 or 89-4840 to volunteer and support immunization efforts and community health drives.
For Rent 3 Bedroom Home in Bunche Park Opa Locka
A three bedroom rental in Bunche Park Opa Locka listed at 50 dollars per month. Contact James Reeves at 2405 NW 159th Terrace between 6 and 6 30 pm.
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Bunche Park
Opa Locka
James Reeves
Help Wanted Canvassers and Salesmen Ad
Help wanted canvassers and salesmen for asbestos siding and roofing. Drawing account is qualified. Local references necessary. Car essential. 241 NW 39th.
Fully equipped restaurant in Coconut Grove Poinciana
Summons notice for a fully equipped restaurant located at 215 Grand Avenue Coconut Grove Poinciana with contact phone 83 1272 indicating a public or legal action.
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Coconut Grove
Poinciana
Grand Avenue
Dressmaker Offers Custom Fits for Heavyset Girls
Miss Arlene M. Cole publishes a denouncement seeking clients for tailored garments. She offers evening gowns cocktail dresses dinner dresses tailored suits and dress coats plus lounging robes at 1435 NW 6th Ave. Contact by phone 2-8512.
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Arlene M. Cole
6Th Ave
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Henrietta Sweeting
15Th St
PAN Hellenic Council
Omegai Alphas
Zetai
Kappa
Kappai Phi Delta
Benjamin B
62Nd &T
Miami, Fla
Grace Presbyterian Church
Love and Charity
James Culmer
N.W. 63Rd St
Leo
Poetic Justice
Edward T. Graham
Fort Lauderdale
Dade County Mortgage CO. Biscayne Building
Johnson
Baby Pictures
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Miami City
Commission
Missioners
H. Leslie Quigg
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