King of Clubs Opens 21st Winter Forum at Mt Zion
The King of Clubs begins its 21st annual winter forum at Mt Zion Baptist Church Sun day January 7 at 4 PM with Dr William M Boyd head of the Department of Political Science at Atlanta University as guest speaker on The United States and Soviet Imperialism. The series continues January 14 with Dr George W Gore Jr president of Florida A and M College.
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the King of Clubs
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
William M. Boyd
Department of Political Science
Atlanta University
Boyd
United States
Race Relations Committee
American Friends Service Committee
Sigma Alpha Chapter
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
King of Clubs Forum
Dr. Boyd
George W. Gore, Jr
Florida A. and M. College
Tallahassee, Fla
College Chairs To Begin Broadcasts
New York reports two Negro service groups United Negro College Fund and the National Urban League will jointly present a Public Affairs series beginning January 7 at 11 EST. The program aims to call attention to the Negro College Fund and its one-tenth share of funding.
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New York
United Negro College Fund
National Urban Jointly
Representbc
Bertram Collie Said to Die in Texas Prison
Rumors in the city claim Bertram Collie, a former Miami businessman turned theology student, died in a Texas State Prison hospital after reportedly serving a 20 year sentence for the murder of his latest wife. No confirmation has been issued.
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Bertram Collie
Texas
Miami
Texas State
Collie
Colfers Sweep Local Golf Tour at Miami Springs
West Palm Beach players dominated the Christmas and New Year tourney at the Miami Springs course. George Doster shot 73 to win, with Richard Gibson and C. C. Long tied for second on 76 after a dramatic playoff. Willie Wilcox led the second flight with 75, Nelson Sutton won the third on 87, and McKinley Michéux toped the fourth with 93 amid flight shifts. Tournament chairman Elwyn Barnes oversaw the event.
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Cosmopolitan Golf Association
Miami Springs
George Doster
West Palm Beach
Miami
South Florida
Richard Gibson
C. C. Long
Willie Wilcox
Nelson Sutton
WPB
McKinley, Michéux
Hollywood
Jew joins Negro group on last Wednesday
Nathan Rathblott, a Jew from Philadelphia, became an honorary member of the Baptist Council here by unanimous vote. He founded Mizpah, a 2000 acre New Jersey community between Philadelphia and Atlantic City, marketed land at 75 to 125 dollars per lot, and attracted notable buyers from the National Baptist Convention. Ministers are asked to attend next Wednesday’s meeting to hear him.
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Philadelphia
The
Baptist Council
Rathblott
Philadelphia Pipe Supply and Manufacturing Co
New Jersey
Atlantic City
National Baptist Convention
Council
Mr. Rathblit
Charles Risks Title With Oma In Madison Square Garden
Heavyweight champ Ezzard Charles defends his title Friday January 12 in a 15 round bout against Lee Oma at Madison Square Garden. Oma has logged 102 rounds in his recent two and a half weeks of training as Charles bulks to 190 pounds.
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New York
Ezzard Charles
Lee Oma
Madison Square Garden
Charles
Oma
Committee Formed For Garbage Pickup Campaign
March of Dimes scholarship winners refuse calls on the Sanse Wolforth recalled that the public service department's campaign focus faced friction as volunteers formed a committee to push citywide garbage pickup and improve waste service.
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March of Dimes
Wolforth
The
Public Service Department
Joe Louis Teases Rematch as Holman Bout Looms
Joe Louis scored a fourth round TKO over Freddie Beshore in Detroit and announced strong form. He plans to face John Holman of Chicago in Miami Stadium on February 7, with negotiations to secure the opponent. Louis praised his condition and hinted at a spring target beyond Charles.
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Joe Louis
John Holman
Miami
Chicago
Miami Stadium
Louis
Freddie Beshore
Detroit
Beshore
Ezzard Charles
Joe
Freddie
Charles
L'Tanya Fashion Show Planned At Dinner Key
The King of Clubs calendar for 1951 lists a major event at Dinner Key Auditorium on January 29. A fashion show by Paris will debut in Miami with two assistants, backed by a name band, proceeds benefiting the Winter Forum Series.
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Tanya
Dinner Key
Greater
Miami
Ft. Lauderdale
Paris
Ss Eastern Airlines
Dr I P Davis Named AP Contest Judge With Murrell Ushers
Dr I P Davis has been appointed to the AP contest oversight alongside Dr William Murrell who serves as police and usher. Models will operate under the jurisdiction of Oscar Edwards continuing the arranged authority structure.
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I. P. Davis
William Murrell
Oscar Edwards
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W.P.B
Gibson
Long
Elwyn Barnes
Jew
Mizpah
Big City
Dr. L. K. Williams
W. H Jernagin
C. C. Adams
J. Finley Wilson
Mr. Rathblott
Wilma Evans
New York City
Harold E. Potts
Newark
N.J
Walter Givens
Buffalo
John
Holman
Elmer
Ray
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