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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1950
Page
5
In sad loving memory of Viola Johnson Wallace who departed January 9 1948 A precious one is gone A voice we loved is stilled A place is vacant in our home which can never be filled Survived by mother Ethel Johnson Roberts and daughter Peggy Jean Wallace.
Augusta Newbold and family announce the death of Dan Smith who departed this life January 4 1949. Gone but not forgotten. May he rest in peace.
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear niece Miss Alma Higgs who departed this life January 7 1949 May light perpetual shine upon her Mrs M E Stevens and family
Funeral services for George Smith sixty of Homestead were held Wednesday December 31 at Seniors Chapel. The body was shipped to Thomasville Georgia for burial.
Reverend T W Tyson of 1801 NW 70th Street died at his home on Friday December 31. A Miami resident for 15 years he came from Palatka and is survived by his wife Lillian Tyson two sons one sister and many relatives. Funeral services at Mt Moriah AME Church under Seniors Funeral Home on Friday January 9.
Funeral services for Rebecca Clardy aged 54 of Princeton were conducted Thursday January 3 at Seniors Funeral Chapel with burial in Princeton Cemetery.
Theodore Hope age 20 of 1346 NW 5th Avenue was killed on Saturday December 25. He leaves his mother Willie Lee Jones of West Palm Beach and other relatives. The remains were shipped by Seniors Funeral Home to Gainesville Florida for burial.
Funeral services for Mr. Gus Williams of 368B NW 14th Terrace will be held at Friendship Baptist Church on Saturday January 7 1950 at 12 30 Rev J I Ross officiating. The body will be transported to Ft Lauderdale for viewing at Benson Funeral Home and burial will follow in the family plot at Ft Lauderdale Cemetery.
In loving emory of our dear mother and grandmother who departed this life January 2 1934 May she rest in peace Barrett and Turner Family
In loving memory of our dear son Enos A Gardiner Jr born 1947. We love him but Jesus loves him best. He is gone but not forgotten. We will understand it better by and by. Mr. and Mrs. E N Gardiner.
The Johnson family expresses heartfelt thanks for support after the October 28, 1948 car wreck involving a liquor transfer truck. They praise Dorsey High School Liberty City schools Sunshine Vacation Club Walker's Temple Church of God in Christ Miami Beach Railway Co Groceries and fruit from Mothers' Club Jackson's Toddle Inn Troy's Market Willing Workers Fifth Avenue Church of God in Christ Liberty City Elementary and Primary Schools First Born Church Church of God Carver's Ranches. Mrs M B Johnson and Family express gratitude and well wishes.
The family of the late Sybil Rolle expresses gratitude for the support during their hour of sadness and especially acknowledges Seniors Funeral Home for their service.
Rev. N F. Clark thanks members and friends for New Year gifts and prayers. He wishes God’s blessing on all and a year of success in Jesus name. Dearest friend expresses gratitude.
Nassau reports December 27 summonses issued to 12 individuals charged with election irregularities. Named defendants include Benson Dermott Frank Moss Richard Barratt Durward Knowles Theodore Pyfrom Wilmore Bain Alfred Collie Patrick Collie Arthur Moss Leon McKinney A P Pritchard and Eugene Dupuch. Legal team features Barrister T A Toote A F Adderley W E A Callender and Loran Pyfrom. The case draws strong local interest.
The Bahamas Brother hood treated more than 800 children at Western Senior School with niceties and cold drinks. Mrs. T. E. Hutchinson officially opened the event, introduced by Mr. C. H. Reeves.
Improvements to Ardastra Gardens widen the dancing pavilion and a larger pavil lion, drawing praise from patrons and adding space for performances and crowds at the popular venue.
Large numbers turned out to witness the annual masquerade parade with plenty of fun and cash prizes ranging from two pounds to twenty.
Mrs Sarah Ingraham and Mr Robert Albury were joined in holy wedlock at Bethel AME Church on December 28. The bride was given away by her son and attended by Mrs Louise Simonette. Mr George Minnis was best man.
Dr and Mrs E G Bowden and Mr and Mrs Merce1k Jackson of Atlanta were guests of Hon and Mrs T A Toote during the holidays.
The NAACP and allied groups plan a National Civil Rights Mobilization in Washington January 15 to 17 to push civil rights legislation. Speakers will include Senate Majority Leader Scott W. Lucas, Minority Leader Kenneth Wherry, Roy Wilkins, and other NAACP sponsors, with possible national party chairs.
A holiday roundup reports Santa Clara upset Kentucky 21 to 13 before 64 816 fans at the Orange Bowl. The piece catalogs local names and curios from cars and marriages to a murder case and societal gossip, including Leo Jenkins, Estelle Jones, and the Miami scene.
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