Omegas To Honor Judge Waring In Philadelphia
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will honor former Fourth Circuit Judge J Waites Waring at its 39th conclave in Philadelphia December 27 to 30. Grant Reynolds will present the citation at Irvine Auditorium University of Pennsylvania on December 28 with Roy Wilkins NAACP deputy leader delivering the major address. Rt Rev Fred Carson and Bishop Edgar Love participate. Berean a cappella Q Choir provides music.
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Philadelphia
J. Waites Waring
Fourth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc
Irvine Auditorium
University of Pennsylvania
Grant Reynolds
New York City
Basileus
NAACP
Fred Carson
Methodist Church
Edgar Love
Berean Acapella Q Choir
Eugene Waymon Jones
Perrine Church Notices and Local Obituaries
On Sunday Perrine churches held services with strong turnout. The Florida East Coast Baptist Association met in Fort Lauderdale. Four Perrine deaths occurred last week. Funeral for Sister Annie Melton set for December 6 at Mt Sinai Baptist Church led by Rev J E Murray. Another funeral, for Mr A Fields, was held November 4 at Curry's Memorial M E Church with Rev E Sheppard presiding. Great grandchild of Sister Annie Dowlen buried November 29. Mary Brookins died Sunday at Dade County Hospital. funeral arrangements are pending.
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Fort Lauderdale
Ministers and Deacons’ Union
The
Florida East Coast Baptist Association
Perrine
Annie Melton
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
J. E. Murray
Daughters and Sons
Pall Bearers
A. Fields
Curry’s Memorial M. E. Church
E. Sheppard
Annie Dowlen
Mary Brookins
Dade County Hospital
Frankie Dee With Schenley 13 Years
New York City reports Frankie Dee known as the smallest liquor salesman in the world has served as national sales representative for Schenley Distributors for 13 years. A famed traveler with a four foot frame, Dee clocks 30,000 to 40,000 miles annually since 1939 while promoting Schenley brands. The piece notes Schenley’s broader push to employ Negro salesmen since 1950 and a Cincinnati training program, plus Negro participation in production, including Louisville cooperage where over half the workers are Black craftsmen.
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New York City
Frankie Dee
Schenley Distributors, Inc
Dee
Schenley
Frankie
U.S
Cincinnati
J. E. Farr
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Jacksonville
Detroit
Los Angeles
Louisville
Tremor in Inagua No Damage Reported
Inagua felt a noticeable earth tremor on the night of November 13. The Commissioner said the shaking was substantial yet lasted under five seconds, and no damage occurred. The Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention held a fundraiser at Southern Recreation Grounds on November 21 for education and missionary work in the colony.
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Inagua
Southern Recreation Grounds
Bahamas Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention
Peoples Penny Savings Bank Opens New Branch
The Southern District celebrated on Friday November 21 at 3 00 p m as the Peoples Penny Savings Bank Ltd opened its doors. The ceremony marked the event with Percy Hanna the designer and George Hepburn supervising the 20 men of color who built the new bank. The building stands as the fruit of their vision and effort with adequate facilities for the public.
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People’s Penny Savings Bank, Ltd
Percy Hanna
George Hepburn
Gibbs explores shrimp hauling in Bahamas near Andros Island
The Gibbs Corporation of Jacksonville Florida reports representatives in the Bahamas examining shrimp hauling prospects. A survey found a quantity of shrimp near Andros Island.
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Gibbs Corporation
Jacksonville
Florida
Bahamas
Andros Island
Nassau prison supply worker fined for tobacco to prisoner
Brice Rolle, a Nassau Prison supply truck worker at Fox Hill, was arrested on November 11 and fined by the court for giving tobacco to a prisoner. Bahamas Musicians' Union, under Governor patronage, offered a classic program at Western Senior School on Sunday evening, November 16. Dr. C. R. Walker chaired, introduced by Dr. J. T. Burnside, with Mr. Charles Fisher conducting. The Hon. A. F. Adderley praised the Union for its refined music.
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Brice Rolle
Nassau
Fox Hill
Bahamas
Miss Cartwright and Mrs Knowles wed at St Matthew’s
Miss Meriel Edith Cartwright daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Cartwright and Mrs S H Knowles both of Long Island were married at St Matthew’s Church on November 19. The ceremony was conducted by the Venerable Archdeacon D R Knowles.
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Meriel Edith Cartwright
Herman Cartwright
S. H. Knowles
Long Island
St. Matthew’s Church
D. R. Knowles
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C. H. Williams, Optician
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G. W. Styles, M.D
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