Proposal to fill Miami vacancy with a Negro commissioner
A city vacancy created by Robt. Floyd’s resignation prompts a proposal to appoint a Black Miami leader. The letter urges four city commissioners to choose from qualified locals such as Dr. K. L. Pharr, Dr. I. P. Davis, Atty. G. E. Graves, and others, arguing it would be historic and beneficial for Miami’s Black population and growth. The letter notes repeated deadlock among Mayor William Wolforth, Commissioner Louis Bandel, and Commissioners William Charles and Perrine Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. Floyd
Miami
William Wolforth
Louis Bandel
William Charles
Perrine Palmer
K. L. Pharr
I. P. Davis
G. E. Graves
John Johnson
Luther Cary
Sumner Hutcherson
Melvin Jackson
Charles North
Dunbar Nursery receives loan to resume work
The Dunbar Nursery on the Dunbar school grounds at 505 NW 20th street nearly finished but funds ran out and bills unpaid. Mr L L Brooks lent $1500 to cover debts, enabling work to resume and paving the way for a future membership drive to boost enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
NW 20Th Street
L. L. Brooks
Brooks
Miami
Know the Facts on Education and Free Enterprise
A survey of high school seniors reveals widespread misconceptions about American industry profits and investments. The piece argues ignorance fuels distrust of free enterprise and urges teaching factual economics in schools to enable informed decisions.
The Moving Finger by L A Thompson
The Pall Bearers lodges held their annual founding service despite cold weather. Members and families marched to Ebenezer Methodist and St John Baptist churches, with cornet bands, then returned to the lodge hall. The piece praises the order for aiding the sick and burying the dead and notes its rise amid graft and low public mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order
Ebenezer Methodist
St. John Baptist
6Th Avenue
21St St
13Th
Third
Florida
Negro farm ownership rises in the South by 1945
The U S Department of Agriculture reports Negro ownership of Southern farms increased from 173263 in 1940 to 189232 by 1945. The note adds that land remains real wealth and some folk seek opportunity outside big cities rather than being bottled up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture Office of Information
South
Dr William Pickens retires from Treasury Savings Bonds post
Dr William Pickens, educator, author, and publicist, retires as director of the interracial section of the Treasury Department’s U S Savings Bonds Division. He previously served as NAACP field secretary and Morgan College vice president. Lemuel L Foster of New York City succeeds him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pickens
Treasury Department
U. S. Savings Bonds Division
NAACP
Morgan College
Thanksgiving Parade Reflections After Dorsey Upset
On Thanksgiving, B T Washington and Dorsey high groups marched to Dorsey Park for the annual football tryout. Dorsey defeated Washington, prompting disappointment among Washingtonians. The piece advises staying cool, learning from loss, and keeping a good sports spirit for future games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Washington
Dorsey High
Dorsey Park
Dorsey
Washington
War News Darkens as Chinese Forces Rally
A week after General MacArthur promised home for Christmas, the Korean War worsens as Red China sends tens of thousands to fight UN troops. Observers fear a chain of incidents could push the world toward disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Red
China
Miss Famcee Float Ride Limitation Sparks Debate
A reader questions why Miss Famcee and her attendants are not allowed to ride their float all the way around the Orange Bowl arena during halftime, suggesting selfishness or fear of offense behind the restriction. The UM Iowa game Friday night highlighted the issue as floats circled the Bowl, drawing comments on the spectacle's brilliancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Famcee
Orange Bowl
University of Miami-Iowa
Orange Bowl Classic Queens Deserve Parade Spotlight
A column questions why brown skinned festival queens receive scant stage time at the Orange Bowl Classic. It urges giving Orange Blossom Queen and other titled contestants from local schools a chance to strut before appreciative crowds of colored and white fans who paid high prices for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famcee
Booker T. Washington High
Miss Dorsey High
Miss Carver High
Local notes and social mentions from the Miami area
The Joseph S. Royals expect a baby in late January or early February. Bob White and Leon Witherspoon were admitted as Elks in the Greater Miami Lodge Monday. Barbara Weir, the thrush, returns from Harlem aided by James Davenport. Gunn Sisters of West Palm Beach cheered Ivory Joe Hunter at Rockland Palace Sunday. A G Nixon, Famcee PR counselor, visits Miami. John Hicks, on a Refresher’s Course at Famcee, returns home. Hicks aims for Meharry Medical College. his brothers hold Meharry and Brooksville, Florida, leadership roles.
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Joseph S. Royals
Leona Nimmo
Bob White
Leon Witherspoon
Elks
Greater Miami Lodge
Barbara Weir
Thrush
Harlem
James Davenport
Gunn Sisters
West Palm Beach
Ivory Joe Hunter
Rockland Palace
A. G. Nixon
Famcee
Miami
John Hicks
Hicks
Meharry
Brooksville
Fla
Al Goldman Opens New Artery in Opa Locka Magnolia Park
Al Goldman opens a new link in his growing artery chain on December 23 in Magnolia Park Opa Locka with swank, modern features and a possible Billy Eckstine opening. Paul Williams and his Hucklebuck Ark headline Harlem Club date December 17. Pianist blues vocalist Viola Edwards of the Richard Johnson band celebrated her birthday last Sunday November 26 at The Pool. The At Dawn clubwomen group gave gifts to members whose birthdays were Monday November 27, with hostess Mrs Dolly Sweeting hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Goldman
Magnolia Park
Opa Locka
Billy Eckstine
Paul Williams
Hucklebuck Ark
Viola Edwards
Richard Johnson
Henrietta Sweeting
Geneva Blackshear
Dolly Sweeting
Barkley clan notes on travels and family updates
Ray Barkley returns from Harlem to the Classic then heads to Havana before resuming work as a New York subway engineer. The Mail Bag lists Jackie Crowder Perris Norman Fisher Emory Evans and other correspondents. Ray Foster reports Blatz Beer assignment. Jim Hanna's illness brings Hasten from Harlem as Viola Small departs for Detroit. Four children remain Miami residents. The Clarence seniors, mortician and Marie Martin, will be three in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Barkley
Barkley
Harlem
Ray
Havana
Cuba
New York
Jackie Crowder
Perris
Cal
Norman Fisher
New York City
Emory Evans
Ray Foster
WTTT
Jim Hanna
Jackson’s
Hasten
Viola Small
Detroit
Arthur
Frank
Mary
Irma
Miami
Clarence
Mortician
Marie Martin
KIAH BROWN Leads Delray Beach Outfit With New Instruments
The Delray Beach based musical combo led by KIAH BROWN has added new instruments. Joe Green arrives from the East with added weight. Robbie Walker returns from Manhattan as valet for Claude Thornhill's ark now at the University of Miami. Gladys Sampson Young celebrates a grandchild. H. D. Williams, Afro Insurance agent, ill at home. Atty Maxwell Thompson arrives from Nassau. Dorothy Bur roughs attends Mrs Arletha Williams funeral then returns to New York.
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Kiah Brown
Delray Beach
Joe Green
East
Robbie Walker
Manhattan
Big City
Claude Thornhill
Ark
University of Miami
Gladys Sampson Young
Margie
H. D. Williams
Atty Maxwell Thompson
Nassau
Dorothy Burroughs
Arletha Williams
Sammy Williams
Big Apple
Mary Carnegie Hosts Visiting Mom In McCrae Ga
Mary Carnegie entertains her visiting mother Mrs. Mary Floyd then departs for home in McCrae Georgia Tuesday night. Mrs. David Jenkins, widow of slain photographer David, sits with her brother in Bunche Park Cocktail Lounge last Thursday night following his funeral from Ebenezer. Barbara Weir style songs draw hearty applause. Billy Daniels, NY club star, heads to Miami Beach Copa City for the coming season. Enoch Powell of Broward County PD blends business and leisure.
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Mary Carnegie
Mary Floyd
McCrae
David Jenkins
David
Bunche Park
Ebenezer
Barbara Weir
Billy Daniels
New York
Miami Beach
Enoch Powell
Broward County
Miami Defeats Iowa 14 6 In Orange Bowl Thriller
ALEX MCDOWELL and Miami football receive Orchid of the Week honors after a dramatic 14 to 6 victory over Iowa last Friday night. Jim Dooley led the team in a sharp performance as Miami shook off rivals. Bob White returns to Cafe Society duties at Rockland Palace this weekend while Phil Harris of Club Paradise rests at home.
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Alex McDowell
Jackson’s
University of Miami
Jim Dooley
Ebony Stars
Iowa
Miami
Bob White
Cafe Society
Rockland Palace
Phil Harris
Club Paradise
Liberia
Twofold song fest at St Matthew s Church features Hardie Versatile Chorus
On Monday night December 4 St Matthew s Church hosts a twofold song fest at 8 00 p m featuring Ruby Jane Hardie and The Southland Singers versus Prof James Moss s Versatile Chorus with classics and semis Rev Julius Brown to give the spiritual message at Mt Olivet Baptist Memorial Service Sunday December 10 Kiwanis Charity game and Christmas pageant Friday December 8 at Orange Bowl Stadium raising funds for Dunbar Elementary School glasses program Tickets available at Sweeting and North 1188 NW Third Ave
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ST. Matthews Church
Ruby Jane Hardie
Southland Singers
James Moss
Julius Brown
The
Elks
Mt. Olivet Baptist
Kiwanis Club
Orange Bowl Stadium
Dunbar Elementary School
Sweeting and
North
Third Ave
Timely memo for Classic football dance after game
A notice invites alumni and friends of Florida and Wilberforce to attend the official Classic football dance after the game at Rockland Palace. The dance runs from midnight until the early hours of Sunday, with participants celebrating in victory.
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Rockland Palace
Florida
Wilberforce
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Suara
H. E. Sigismund Reeves
Co. Reeves
Moving Finger
L. A. Thompson
Johnson & Sons
15Th Avenue
Stanley Sweeting
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