Notes of ’48 by Arlington Sands from Miami era
A retrospective column reviews 1948 Miami Negro life, noting club bookings, church finances, and local organizations. It mentions Ink Spots booking costs, segregated high school essays, bank accounts of black institutions, public figures, and upcoming community events. Also references housing decay and year-end wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Monte Carlo
Harlem Square
Miami Herald
Wometco Enterprise
Ritz
National Bank
Longshoremen Union
Miami
St. Agnes’ Church
Negro Citizens Service League
Atlas Lodge
S. G. Dames
Mobile Bids On New General Hospital And Nursing School
Seven bids were received in Mobile for the first unit of a new general hospital and nursing school for Negroes. The Blessed Martin De Porres facility, to be run by the Sisters of Mercy, aims for 60 beds with 50 more later, at an estimated $325000. Federal funding covers about $100000. remaining funds come from public donations coordinated by Luce and Msgr. Sheene. A separate Birmingham effort discussed a 100 bed hospital near the Medical College of Alabama with plans for a $300000 to $500000 facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
ANP
South
Charles A. McCauley
Birmingham
Blessed Martin de Porres
Sisters of Mercey
Fulton J. Sheene
Clare Booth
Luce
Medical College of Alabama
B. G. Shaw
Jefferson County Hospital Association
Booker Washington
Infant named Howard Albert Lopez christened at Trinity Wesleyan
Mr and Mrs Howard Lopez had a Sunday morning christening at Trinity Wesleyan church with Rev George Allen as pastor. The infant is named Howard Albert Lopez. Sponsors named Mrs Marguerite Planas Mrs Frances Briggs and Mr Duke Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lopez
Trinity Wesleyan Church
George Allen
Howard Albert Lopez
Marguerite Planas
Frances’ Briggs
Duke Butler
Christening of Bruce John Knowles III at Trinity Wesleyan
Mr and Mrs Bruce John Knowles christened their son Bruce John Knowles III on Sunday morning at Trinity Wesleyan church Rev George Allen officiated. Sponsors were Miss Yvonne Nealy and Mr Edward Mounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce John Knowles
Trinity Wesleyan Church
George Allen
Bruce John Knowles III
Yvonne Nealy
Edward Mounts
Mrs Laura Edden Leaves City For Yuletide Visit
Mrs Laura Edden departed the city to spend Christmas with her daughter Mrs Florence Crompton in Ocala Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Edden
Yuletide
Florence Crompton
Ocala, Fla
Mr. Perry Walton Visits Wife in City
Mr. Perry Walton is in the city visiting his wife Mrs. Geneva Han nibal Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Walton
City
Mrs
Geneva Hannibal Walton
Mrs. Everlena McGawn Returns After Visit
Mrs. Everlena McGawn arrives back in the city following a two week trip to West Palm Beach to visit relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everlena McGawn
City
West Palm Beach
Sands Family Leaves City for Cincinnati Visit
Mr and Mrs Alfredo Sands and their daughter Sandra traveled Saturday morning to Cincinnati Ohio to spend Christmas holidays with sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Alvin Walker Friends extend good wishes for their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Sands
Sandra
Cincinnati
Ohio
Alvin Walker
Mrs Irene Morgan and family return from New York
Mrs Irene Morgan and her children have returned to the city from New York. Mr and Mrs Lambert Welters Jr and their daughter arrived here recently to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Morgan
City
New York
Lambert Welters, Jr
Fort Knox Troops Spend Holidays With Parents
Pvt. Jesse Trotter and George Sands from Fort Knox Kentucky are visiting their families for the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Jesse Trotter
George Sands
Fort Knox, Ky
Sick List Names Mr Perkins And Mr Skinner
This week on the sick list are Mr. Charles Perkins and Mr. R. Skinner. Friends wish them a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Perkins
Mr. R. Skinner
Funeral for Richard Munnings Held in December
Funeral services were held Thursday evening December 23 for Richard Munnings who died last week. Rev. J A Murray officiated. He is survived by his wife two brothers one sister and a host of relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Munnings
J. A. Murray
Notice of Fictitious Name Registration in Dade County
William W. Worthy and Harold J. Cohen announce their intent to operate as Television Installation Company under a fictitious name and will register with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Dade County Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Worthy
Harold J. Cohen
Circuit Court
Dade County
Florida
William W. Worthy Harold J. Cohen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arlington Sands
Dr. IP. Davis
Negro Ticket Committee
Walter C. Pinkston
Negro Service Council
H. E. S. Reeves
I. P. Davis
Truman
T. L. Lowrie
J. A. Burrows
General Hospital
Key West News
Frances Briggs
Mercedes Hannibal
Vina Mae Curry
Barbara Jean Parker
Ethel Carey
Robert Smith
Progressive Beauty Shop
H. J. Casey
N. W
3Rd Ave
Miami, Florida
Lincoln School
Broadway
Chicago
Addres
Magnolia
Eleanor
Opa Locka
United Realty Co
27Th Ave
RSH
Nell Ae
Gara
Bonded Collection Agency
L. L. Brooks
N. W. 3Rd Ave
Dixie Highway
CBS
Investment Bonds & Housing Corp
THE
Miami Times
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