Calypso Eddie's Rhumba Maniacs at Club Savoy debut
Calypso Eddie's Rhumba Maniacs, once shelved by Cafe Society, were picked up by J. Cohen for Club Savoy with their first appearance last Tuesday. Harlem singer Alice White seeks reunion with Earl. papa plans to bring mamma. Willard Martin, ex Times newsboy, and his wife join O'Dell's Classic night. The Martins run a Jacksonville cleaning and tailoring business. Sampson Lip trots has another young one. Mrs. David Jenkins confirms the baby rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calypso Eddie
Cafe Society
Eli Einbinder
Naughty Boys
J. Cohen
Club Savoy
Alice White
New York
Harlem
Earl
Papa
Mamma
Willard Martin
TIMES
O’dell
Jacksonville
Sampson Liptrotts
David Jenkins
Carol Lightbournes Celebrate Classic Turnout Dinner
The Carol Lightbournes celebrate the Classic turnout with a Mary Lizbeth Lounge dinner. They discuss their son's Fisk University grades while Juanita Caldwell from New York visits and teases a photographer about capturing a shot of young Harry Bellafonte. Charles C. North hosted the Young Business Men's Club 17th Anniversary Cabaret on December 8 at the Rockland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Lightbournes
Mary Lizbeth
Fisk University
Juanita Caldwell
Miss Press
New York City
Harry Bellafonte
Bellafonte
Charles C. North
Young Business Men’s Club
the Rockland
Alice Robinson
Mystery Words From Alberta Heights Teacher Death
Irony and reminiscence appear in a crowded note from Mercedes Byron, a young schoolteacher, with last words for the Classic Clash booklet. Marion Fredericks plans law study after Bethune Cookmen College graduation. David Wilcox shifts musical taste to Army Bugle Call Rag. Gerald Pratt Jr aged 13 celebrated by his father two Sundays ago. Margaret Courtney traveled from Dee Dee for the Orange Blossom Classic and returned to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes Byron
Alberta Heights
Wilberforce
Marion Fredericks
Bethune-Cookmen College
David Wilcox
Gerald Pratt
Gerald, Jr
Margaret Courtney
Dee Dee
Engaged Vivian Nimmo and Arkansas Kilkey spark a promise
The note lists Vivian Nimmo wearing an engagement sparkler on her left hand placed by William Kilkey of Arkansas. It then mentions Loletha Davis’s Rembrandt Studios photo, Louise Symonette’s new 12th street apartment, visitor journalist Al Dunmore and Sidney Smith dining with Mary Walden, and Mae Edwards Wines selling at the Mary Elizabeth lobby with noted charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Nimmo
William Kilkey
Arkansas
Loletha Davis
Rembrandt Studios
Mebbe
Louise Symonette
12Th Street
al Dunmore
Sidney Smith
Courier of Pittsburgh
O’dell
Mary Walden
Mae Edwards
Flower Girl
Mary Elizabeth
Bevy of Local Personalities and Events Highlight Nassau Scene
A sprawling column notes Oliver Page and Jack O'Dell sampling Sportsman's Grill fare, December birthdays for Elliott Pieze and others, patrol shifts in Nassau with James Robinson replacing Dozier Hisk, Jimmie Wallace's return from Harlem, Kelly Williamson’s Memphis visit, Ivory Joe Hunter and Elks at Belgrade, plans for beige dairy trucks in Opa Locka, Harvey Marshall's comeback, Helen Hall from Jackson's hospital, Diaz back from Havana, Eureka Lodge trip, Billy Daniels set for Mocambo, and various civic notes on bonds, Christmas events, and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Page
Appello
Jimmie Wallace
Harlem
Kelly Williamson
Memphis
Tenn
Liberty City
Ivory Joe Hunter
The
Elks of Belgrade
Colored Theatre
Opa Locka’s
Bunche Park
Harvey Marshall
Paramount
Key West
Helen Hall
Jackson
John A. Diaz
Florida Courier
Havana
Sonny Mackey
E. R
Nassau
Eureka Lodge
Isle
Billy Daniels
New York
Mocamba
David Jenkins
Harold (Skeeter) Scott
Hialeah
Seminole
Simuel
Dorsey High Bulls Receive Letters At Annual Banquet
Dorsey High School Bulls honored 31 football lettermen at the annual gridiron banquet held in the school cafeteria. Seniors listed included Raymond Barnett and Carlton Fisher among others. visitors praised the team after a city championship season. Local businesses and individuals supported the event with donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey High Bulls
Dorsey High School Bulls
T. J. Blier
Dade County Physical Education Department
French
Pearson
Andrew Jackson High School
Terry Johnston
Ebony Express
WFEC
Elliott J. Pieze
Herman Walton
The
Miami Times
Nathaniel “Traz” Powell
Carver High School
Leroy “Breeze” Brown
Dorsey High
Bulls
Nam
Kelly Wilson
Raymond Barnett
Carlton Fisher
R. Herd
J. Black
R. Johnson
C. Fisherman
J. C. Patrick
H. Rolle
R. Smith
S. Jefferson
William Rolle
C. Gaither
D. Clare
C. McDuffy
J. Myers
T. Bain
L. Bethel
R. Newbold
P. Ritchie
E. Taylor
T. Smith
Heavyweight Ezz May Have Gained Fame On TV
Cincinnati report notes Al Buck of the New York Post said the Charles Barone fight would have made Ezz a bigger star if televised. Buck argues the champion could have surpassed Gene Tunney and become a popular successor to Joe Louis with national exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
CNS
Charles Barone
al Buckace
New York Post
Gene Tunney
Ezz
Joe Louis
New Biscayne Canal Bridge Opens Linking Biscayne Gardens and Bunche Park
Report of the dedication for a new bridge over Biscayne Canal connecting Biscayne Gardens and Bunche Park in Opa Locka. Mention of Kitty Davis Swank in Miami Beach and a Rockland Palace visit, with a prize for naming the bridge and another celebration planned after a name is chosen.
Arcel Fastens London Bout For Charles Savold Fight
Ray Arcel flew to London to clinch a title bout between his fighter Ezzard Charles and Lee Savold. The agreement carries a signed line by Jake Mintz, Ezzard Charles's manager. Promoters are Jack Solomons and the International Boxing Club. Charles hopes to return abroad, last doing so in his army days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
CNS
Ray Arcel
London
England
Ezzard Charles
Lee Savold
Arcel
Ezzard
Jake Mintz
Jack Solomons
International Boxing Club
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Ineo
Stanley Sweeting
L. L. Brooks
Dick Richmond Clothiers
E. Flagler
2Nd Ave
U. S
ED Sullivan
N.y.daily News
Dublin
Shannon River Boys
Aaron Wiley
Crithis Moss
Kelsey Pharr
T. Augustus Toote
Florida State
Sunshine State
Florida
Cleve H. Reeves
Larry Steele
Cotton Club
Rev. R. DeVeaux
Mesdames M. Reed
D. Newton
D. Edwards
W. Y. Robinson
A. McNeil
Misses E. Grice
A. Medlock
Joseph Anderson
L. R. Perry
Dorsey High School
David H. Dobbs
Shell’s Grocery Store
Mr. Ellis
Florida Power and Light Co
Community Drug
Frederick’s Market
the Peoples Meat Supply
United Loan Corporation
Time Finance Service
Family Loan
Bootery
S. Miami Ave
Dallas
Tallahassee
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Points West
N.E
1St St
Oly
Echo Spring
Kentucky
Echo Spring Distilling Company
Louisv'le
AOS Rai
Sfee ‘Kentuck
Raver
Mate Nanmacer
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