County wide committee for homesites chosen
County Commissioner I. D. McVicar announced an 11 member planning panel to pick new sites in Dade County for public housing and private development. Seven Negro consultants will join three planning board members from each authority with five members from outlying areas. The panel begins January 17 and follows a Miami Housing Authority request to relocate Negro housing and consider bomb scarred Carver Village and Knight Manor for White public housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. McVicar
Dade County
Dade County Planning Board
City Planning Board
Miami Housing Authority
Carver Village
Knight Manor
Miami political clubs urged to stay active in 1952
The text notes two parties in Miami, Republicans and Democrats, led by Dr. E A Ward. It recounts a merger of Democratic groups into the Dade County Young Democratic Association, praises voter registration gains, and announces a new Democratic club planned before the next election, urging stronger political engagement and ballot use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Republicans
Republican Club
Dade County Young Democratic Association
E. A. Ward
Dade County Democratic Association
Community Chest Drive Gains Momentum This Week
Community Chest volunteers urge donations door to door this week noting the Chest’s ongoing good work. Rev I C Mickens of Mt Olivette Baptist Church signed a contract with Station WWPB on January 8 to broadcast Sunday evenings 9 to 9 30 for a short run ending February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Mickens
Mt. Olivette Baptist Church
WWPB
Olivette
Florida governor proclaims January 1952 Courtesy Month
Governor Fuller Warren proclaims January 1952 as Courtesy Month in Florida urging residents to be kind and well mannered. The idea aims to curb profanity and rough behavior on streets, suggesting civility as a sign of good sense and consideration, with hopes it spreads beyond the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Warren
State of
Florida
Handome Face Mocks and Manners Spark Reader Notice
A fragment quotes a remark on fatigue from appearance and conduct, noting that while beauty may fatigue, good manners never tire. The line suggests enduring social standards and the value of civility in public discourse.
Murder Lessons From a Father’s Death Hint at Justice
A May murder of Father O. B. McLeod remains unsolved but authorities claim to have taken hold of those responsible. The writer laments violent acts and anticipates forthcoming results in the ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. McLeod
McCarty Names Campaign Manager Powers in Florida
Paul Kk Henry Dan McCarty appoints Earl Powers of Gainesville as state campaign manager. Powers, elected in 1950 as one of Florida's five outstanding young men, runs the governor bid while Lois Norton of Hialeah pleads guilty to possessing two gallons of unstamped moonshine and pays a $300 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McCarty
Florida
Earl Powers
Gainesville
Powers
Lois Norton
Hialeah
Southern Baptist Sunday School Clinic in Miami Seeks New Schools
The Lily white Southern Baptist Convention held a Sunday School Clinic in Miami with about 1500 attendees. The Secretary reported 10,500,000 of 63,000,000 white residents in 23 states are enrolled in Sunday School, aiming to start 25 new churches in Miami. An estimated 30,000,000 in the area over eight years old do not belong to any church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Baptist Convention
Lily White
Miami
Pocket Book Hidden Then Returned With Missing Cash
At a church Christmas service a pocket book was left on a seat while the owner approached the Communion rail. Upon return the purse was gone. Days later the sender mailed the contents minus the cash to the owner. She lamented the loss of cash but thanked for the remaining items.
Booker T. project at 27th avenue and 48th street
The Sunday Herald reports a new Booker T. development at 27th Ave and 48th St featuring a swimming pool. It notes optimism about no objections arising this time and headlines the modern upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunday Herald
Booker T. Project
27Th Avenue
48Th, St
Carver Day Memorial Fetes 65 at Mary Elizabeth Hotel
The George Washington Carver Day Memorial celebration drew about 65 attendees in the Mary Elizabeth hotel ballroom last Saturday night. Principal speaker Dr. John J. Tigert of the University of Miami presided with a lineup of speakers including Archdeacon John E. Culmer and Judge Lawson E. Thomas. The event was broadcast and televised, a dinner was served, and moving pictures of Dr. Carver’s life were shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Hotel
John J. Tigert
University of Miami
John E. Culmer
Lawson E. Thomas
Wm. Barry
St. Patrick Church
T. P. Moore
R. C. Gardiner
R. P. Terry
John Diaz
W. F. Ball
Demby Family Wintering in West Palm Beach
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Edward T. Demby retired Suffragan Bishop of Arkansas and Mrs. Demby spend the winter at West Palm Beach. Demby is well known in Florida for his years as rector of St. Peter's Church in Key West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Demby
Arkansas
Demby
West Palm Beach
Bishop Demby
Florida
St. Peter’s Church
Key West
Merlin James Lieby Granted Temporary Reprieve
Governor Fuller Warren halted the scheduled execution of Merlin James Lieby citing an overheard escape plot involving Sam Shepherd and Walter Lee Irvin. The reprieve raises questions about the credibility of the convicts and the potential for further legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin James Lieby
Baltimore
Fuller Warren
Sam Shepherd
Walter Lee Irvin
Shepherd
Irvin
Circular from Florida Communist Party condemning Moore killings
The document urges action and demands on the President, Governor, and officials over the Moore bombings and killings. It notes Miami residents feel unaffected and that authorities have the matter in hand, deeming further petitions unnecessary for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party of Florida
Harry T. Moore
Florida
Governor Warren hosts interracial group conference in Florida
Governor Fuller Warren met with Northern interracial groups on a two hour conference and invited them to lunch at the executive mansion. He announced raising the reward for information in the Moores killing from two thousand to five thousand dollars, aiming to boost Florida's image and public cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Warren
Florida
Executive Mansion
Warren
Moores
40 More Get Stamps Miami Names Occupation Gamb ling
Local authorities issued 40 more gambling stamps to Miami residents as Uncle Sammie warns licenses are needed for any form of gambling. The list includes names and addresses such as Israel McKinney, 447A NW 12th st, H W Maxwell, 1960 NW 4th ct, Henry Saunders, 1322 NW 2nd ave, and many others across NW avenues Grand and Florida avenues along with Douglas rd and Hibiscus st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sammie
Israel McKinney
12Th St
H.W. Maxwell
Henry Saunders
Lewis Williams
Moses Partes
William Higgs
Lincoln Poitier
James A. Miller
Mathis Blue
Herman Blackshear
Rev N F Clark 32nd Anniversary at St Matthew’s
The Rev N F Clark pastor and founder of St Matthew's Baptist Church marks 32 years in service. The anniversary program will involve other ministers from the denomination to join in the celebration at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Clark
St. Matthew’s, Baptist Church
St. Matthew’s
Man Convicted For Stealing Watch, Gets Extra Months
Wendell Demeritt, 27, was convicted Wednesday in the court of crimes of stealing a watch from Lucille Johnson of 223 NW 13th St. He received six months, then earned another six months after insolent remarks to Johnson and the witness register. Judge Allen presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Demeritt
Lucille Johnson
13Th St
Demeritt
Johnson
Allen
Jackie Robinson Signs 1952 Dodgers Contract
Brooklyn Dodgers star second baseman Jackie Robinson has signed his 1952 contract for forty thousand dollars. The deal confirms his status as a key figure in the team lineup for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodger
Afro American Life Ins Co Rep Bill Thomas Visits Miami
Bill Thomas of the Afro American Life Insurance Company of Jacksonville is spending three weeks with the local Miami office. Thomas is not a stranger to Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Thomas
Ratcliffe Visits Miami During Newspaper Tour
Robert M. Ratcliffe, longtime news editor for the Pittsburg Courier, toured several cities including Mimi and others before arriving in Miami as part of a reporting assignment or professional visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Ratcliffe
The
Pittsburg
Mimi
Miami
New A L Lewis Elementary School Planned for Homestead
Homestead and Florida City Councils unite on a city alley transfer in Ida City as the Board of Public Welfare approves the project. Ohen Cohen, son of Elder A M Cohen, named principal of the new school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Lewis
Homestead
Florida
Ida City
Public
Ohen
A. M. Cohen
Community Chest Appeal Urges Contributions Now
Campaign urging all eligible residents to donate to the Community Chest. Emphasizes universal support and asks those who have not given yet to contribute, highlighting the organization as essential for collective welfare.
Police celebrate children from county home at Kendall picnic
The Miami Negro Police Association with the Police Benevolent Association and the Firemen Association hosted girls and boys from the County Home for Delinquents at Kendall. The children enjoyed a picnic at Virginia Beach and White children at the PBA park, with games, lunch, and prizes donated by Leonard's Store, O'Neil Helmly's, Lord Calvert hotel, K L Pharr, and Wm Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Negro Police Association
Miami Police Benevolent Association
Miami Firemen Association
Kendall
Police Association
Virginia Beach
PBA
Leonard’s
O’neil Helmly’s
Lord Calvert Hotel
K. L. Pharr
Holsum honors 15 years of service for George Harden
George Harden of 14700 Polk Street Richmond Heights marks 15 years with Holsum Bakers. Born in Albany Georgia in 1914 he moved to Miami in 1925 and joined Holsum in 1936. A deacon at Mt Olive Baptist Church he serves as janitor foreman and baker. his son attends Mays High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harden
Polk St
Richmond Heights
Holsum Bakers
Harden
Albany, Ga
Miami
Holsum
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Mays High School
New Year's Party Hosted by Mrs Coleman at Home
Shortly after dawn on New Year 1952 Mrs Corine R Coleman entertained friends at 1532 NW Fifth Ct Those attending and praising her hospitality included Mr and Mrs George Ingraham of North Carolina Mrs Lelia C Taylor Edgartown Massachusetts Mrs Maggie McBride Indianapolis Indiana Mr and Mrs Elijah Dinkins Liberty City and Mr J C Lee Miami
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corine R. Coleman
Fifth Ct
Coleman
George Ingraham
North Carolina
Lelia C. Taylor
Edgartown
Mass
Maggie McBride
Indianapolis
Ind
Elijah Dinkins
Liberty City
J. C. Lee
Miami
Mrs Alice White Thanks Friends In City Visit
Mrs Alice White expresses gratitude to friends for their kindness during her city visit, especially Mr and Mrs Thirlee Smith at 1611 NW 64th Street Liberty City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice White
City
Thirlee Smith
64Th St
Liberty City
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Favorite Colored Weekly
N.W
Third Avenue
15Th Avenue
H. E. Sigismund Reeves
Garth C. Reeves
Negro Newspaper Publishers Association
Associated Negro Press
Interstate
United Newspapers, Incorporated
Fifth Ave
New York
Jefferson
L. A. Thompson
By Paul Kk
Henry
Mary Cann
32Nd St
Daisy Miller
17Th St
Rollie Gibson
19Th Ave
Elizabeth Smith
70Th St
W. Charles Masters
George Dean
16Th Ter
John Pollosk
4Th Ct
Bill Davis
68Th St
David E. Clark
Grand Ave
Beulah Bell Baker
Frow Ave
Alexander Washington
Daniel McKenzie
Florida Ave
Chandler Case
Joseph Anderson
Douglas Rd
Ruthie Mae Smith
Percival Ave
Oscar Jessie
Estella Brown
Samuel Sands
Hibiscus St
Leonard Shipp
Grant Rd
Edwin O’neil Baptiste
William Av
Isiah James Matthews
6Th Ave
Leroy Bradwell
16Th St
Sarah Golson
24Th Ave
Vivian H. Moss
5Th Ave
Ishmael Fennell
6Th St
Isaac Black
Ter
Caroline Beatrice Alston
Jackson St
Eleanor
Orlando Street
Carver Ranches
Bowe
NEW Year’s Party
Pat
Ritz Theatre
Stanemneg
Arthur Kennedy
Peggy Dow
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