Midnight Cap Show At WTTT From Mary Eith Hotel Ballroom
The band stand notes a WTTT broadcast from the Mary Eith hotel ballroom running 12 midnight to 1 am featuring progressive music and direct interviews. Max Clemens and Pete Young serve as disc jockeys with Pete commenting on various records. Earl Bostic remains hospitalized at Madison Cave NYC Ward 409 recovering from an auto accident before the dance date. Burnie Peacock leads the band with strong pinch hitting. Larry Steel’s Smart Affairs of 1952 features the Congaroos with a stronger bill than last year’s Harlem Square acts January 20.
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WTTT
Mary Eith Hotel
Max ‘Clemens
Pete Young
Gene Ammons
Pete
Earl Bostic
Madison Cave
Nyc
Burnie Peacock
Larry Steel
Roy Brown’s Roll and Rock Show Dominates Southern Box Office
Roy Brown’s Roll and Rock outfit is hailed as mighty men with strong box receipts across the South. Rufus Beechum’s Harlem Square night act of My Baby and Me hits 300 sales, while Phil Warris attends Rockland’s weekly amateur show last Wednesday. The scene grows, with a superb celebrity show following the amateur hour.
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Roy. Brown
Rufus Beechum
Harlem Square
Baby
Phil Warris
Rockland
Eme
Memorial service ban fuels NAACP clash over Harry T Moore
Clarence McDaniels, known as Bronze Voice, faced rejection from several church leaders when seeking to hold memorial services for Harry T Moore. NAACP supporters question ministers excuses and warn that a Liberty City pastor’s warning underscores broader tensions over honoring Moore’s legacy.
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Clarence McDaniels
Bronze Voice
Harry T. Moore
NAACP
Liberty City
Heighters pledge action at Thursday meeting in Richmond Heights
Civic minded Heighters led by McEnzie Moore plan a March of Dimes Benefit show with Billy Daniels and Steve N Gibson's Red Capp ers at Copa City. Lena Horne lands at Clover Club January 23 as Omega men voyage to Havana and travel bureau offers group rates. John Dillard fronts local Beta Sigma at the 37th Birmingham conclave last month.
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Richmond Heights
Heighters
McEnzie Moore
March of Dimes
Billy Daniels
Steven Gibson
RED Cappers
Copa City
Lena Horne
Clover Club
Omega Men
Havana
John Dillard
I Beta Sigma
Birmingham
Birthday celebration at Rockland Palace party list
Lovely Miss Annette Mooney celebrated her birthday at the Rockland Palace on Wednesday January 9. Guests included Walter Moore Carl Richardson Tim Timberlage Vandy McNeil Buster Ward Erma Harris Joe Watts B J Williams Rosa Smith Teddy Richardson Mandy James Will Hines and others. Sarah Lloyd from Atlanta was seen in the Rockland area. Will Frost and Mary Blades visited relatives, with Mr and Mrs Harry Russell hosts in Richmond Heights on Sunday.
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Annette Mooney
Rockland Palace
Walter Moore
Carl Richardson
Tim Timberlage
Vandy McNeil
Buster Ward
Erma Harris
Joe Watts
B. J. Williams
Rosa Smith
Teddy Richardson
Mandy James
Will Hines
Sarah Lloyd Down
Atlanta
Rockland
Willie
Geo. Tewah) Frost
Mary Blades
Harry Russell
Richmond Hts
Local scenes note Seagram rep promotes sales and visitors
David Sands, a Seagram representative, tours near Key West promoting products. Arturo de la Peña of New York visits for two weeks with sister and brother in law Inez and Stanley Sweeting at 1135A 68th Street. Liberty City Pool hosts its annual employee party at a city bar adjoining the pool in the country. Busker Murray Enterprises honors Harold Skeeter Scott as its grandest old party figure. Antlers Temple opens its 1952 entertainment season with Mr. Ed-
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David Sands
Seagram Rep
Key West Way
Arturo de la Pena
Nyc
Inez
Stanley Sweeting
Liberty City Pool
Busker-Murray Enterprise
Harold
Skeeter) Scott
Antlers Temple
Marian Anderson to Sing at Miami Municipal Auditorium
Toscanini praised Miss Marian Anderson as a once in a century contralto and her Miami concert at the Municipal auditorium is highlighted. The Young Business Men Club earns high commendation for promoting culture with the event scheduled Friday night January 25.
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Toscanini
Marian Anderson
Municipal Auditorium
Young Business Men
Miami
Miss Anderson
Talley Beatty Dancers Set for Dade County Show
Talley Beatty and his exotic dancers are billed for a Dade County Auditorium appearance on February 28 sponsored by Phyllis Wheatley school. Harlem visitor Johnnie Hills returns for his mother Florence Hills burial. Moon Vickers heads back to join Gavilan Dykes boxing on the 4th.
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Talley Beatty
Dade County Auditorium
Phyllis Wheatley
Handsome Johnnie Hills
Harlem
Florence Hills
Second Ave
O’dell’s
James “Moon” Vickers
Barbara Blatch Weds Howard Rollins
Barbara Jean Blatch and Howard Rollins wed December 30 1951 at St. Agnes Episcopal Church. The ceremony featured Venerable John E Culmer, ornate lace gown, maid of honor Frances Brown and bridesmaids in rose and nylon net. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home with extensive guest seating and floral arrangements.
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Barbara Jean Blatch
Howard Rollins
St. Agnes’ Episcopal Church
Miss Blatch
Arthur Blatch
John E. Culmer
Frances Brown
Ora Lee Nottage
Gloria Blach
Yvonne Brown
Judy Conklin
June Williams
Harold Kent Brown
Earl Lightburn
Floyd Edgecomb
Leo Blatch
Charles Gowan
Ter
Beauticians League No 42 to Meet Tuesday Evening
Beauticians League No 42 holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the president 911 NW 3rd Ave. All members urged to attend. Business of importance.
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Beauticians League No. 42
3Rd Ave
Townsel Appointed Mgr New ABC Rug & Upholstery Store
Ralph E. Townsel, formerly of Jacksonville, named manager of the ABC Rug and Upholstering Co. branch at 6709 NW 15th Ave. He previously taught upholstery at Walton Vocational College and brings expertise in decorating, draperies, slip covers, and rug care. The Miami firm specializes in rug dyeing, repairing, carpet laying, and cleaning.
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Ralph E. Townsel
Jacksonville
ABC Rug and Upholstering Co
15Th Ave
Mr. Townsel
C. R. Townsel
Walton Vocational College
Townsel
Townses
ABC
Miami
Mrs Alice White Visits New York City for Holidays
Mrs Alice White of New York City spent the holidays with her three children Earl Jr Barbara and Sandra White. While in the city she was the houseguest of her parents Mr and Mrs William Gibson of 63rd Street Liberty City.
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Alice White
New York City
Earl Jr
Barbara
Sandra White
City
William Gibson
63Rd St
Liberty City
Clifton Knowles Enjoys Miami Holiday Improvements
Mr. Clifton Knowles, studying in a New York City school, spent the holidays in Miami with his mother Mrs. Hilda Blackshear. He expressed surprise at the improvements made in Miami.
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Clifton Knowles
New York City
Miami
Hilda Blackshear
Skid and Bounce On Road Prompt Near Accident
A vivid recount of a near miss on the road describes skidding and bouncing off the shoulder as riders fought to regain control. The writers vent frustration at the Road Patrol for not intervening when a gun fizz and lug were involved, stressing the close call and the danger of their drunken driving.
Hell of a fix remark sparks anger over Moore killing coverage
In Miami residents push back at a Pittsburgh Courier writer who called Floridians jittery amid bombings. They deny fear, accuse sensationalism, and urge focus on discrimination and riots in Chicago and Detroit instead.
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Pittsburgh Courier
Harry T. Moore
Penman
Miami
Carver Village
Chicago
Detroit
New Year’s Eve Drive Ends With Collision Near Opa Locka
A late model 1941 Dodge carrying two occupants aims to celebrate New Year’s Eve in a movie house at Opa Locka. On 27th Ave an aggressive drunk driver attempted a passing maneuver from behind, forcing the Dodge to the shoulder to avoid a crash, narrowly sparing the vehicle and its occupants.
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Grim Reaper
Opa Locka
27Th Ave
Arrest of Asian Lou Orjuna in Chicago Murder Case
The arrest of Asian Lou Orjuna in Chicago last Saturday for the murder of Rev. Osmond McLeod, an Episcopalian minister, shocks readers. Orjuna alias Rev. Jerome Jenkins, a voodoo practitioner, with two accomplices, beat the minister and left him on Seaboard Railroad tracks where a train decapitated him. He had taken insurance on the victim and sought to collect. The note compares such crimes to sensational screen plots and Ellery Queen stories.
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Lou Orjuna
Chicago
Osmond McLeod
McLeod
Orjuna
Assan Lou Orjuna
Jerome Jenkins
Conniver
Jiver
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