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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1951
Page
10
Christmas is not a day of celebration but a sacred time to go to church before dawn. Christ was born and rose again, and the message urges living by the ten commandments from Mount Sinai. Let us observe them and live by them for all time.
A set of wartime mail requests from soldiers in Korea and Japan asking the paper to send subscriptions, publish home addresses, or forward Yuletide greetings. Names include Sgt Arthur L Brown, Pfc William S Griffith, and several exposed addresses for Miami and Madigan Army Hospital calculations, with notes on Christmas plans and exchange of letters.
Sfc. Erwin Sally returns to the states after 13 months in Korea. He was wounded February 21, 1951 on the Han River and received the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Ribbon, Occupation of Japan Medal, Korean Campaign Medal, Pacific Theater and Korean Citation Rib bloom with five battle stars. He will live with his mother, Mrs. G. Sally, 1670 NW 73rd St. He is not married.
Mr and Mrs Thomas L Saunders announce the adoption of their son Thomas Michael Mike Saunders age 30 years prior.
The James E. Scott Community Association presents a nursery play on Friday December 21 1951 at 8 PM in Liberty Square auditorium. Under supervision of Doris Copeland and assistants, the program aims for broad attendance with 25 cent adult tickets available at the nursery and association office. Christmas carols by Dorsey High School chorus will follow, with further caroling in Hyde Park Carver Ranches and Mt Tabor Baptist Church. The Miami Negroes Junior Chamber coordinates transportation for the seasonal event and shut ins will be reached.
Chicago event highlights Josephine Baker and Emily Taft Douglas at the 15th Hanukkah Breakfast by the Chicago Women’s Division of the American Jewish Congress. Baker will receive a citation for race relations work and minority services. Douglas will speak on Women’s Role in Critical Times.
Sandy Saddler featherweight champion was rejected for draft duty after a brief Navy stint and an honorable discharge. The draft board ruled him unfit for service this time.
Members of the J. W. Drake Club thank friends for cooperation at the December 8 tea hosted by Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Campbell. Deacon Hillsman of Mt Zion Baptist Church spoke well and a local group offered songs. Leonia Carr presided, Carr secretary.
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