Dunbar PTA Reports First 1956 Meeting and Activities
Dunbar's PTA held its first meeting of 1956 despite bad weather. The program included two films on the Community Chest and on making friends. Officers Catherine Gibson and Florence Taylor were recognized for roles with the Washington Heights Community Chest Drive. The Carnation Club formed in Mrs Strother’s second grade class plans a spring party. After school activities center on an intramural volleyball tournament, followed by basketball, softball, stunts, tumbling and dancing under Miss Emily Thompson and Samuel Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar
PTA
Community Chest
Carver Ymca
Moses Perry
Red Feather
Catherine Gibson
Florence Taylor
Washington Heights
Folson
Miss Adams
Clara Brown Knight
Franklin-Brown
Strother
Carnation Club
Michelle Richard Jones
Carolyn Smith
Linda Williams
Ellis Dames
Emily Thompson
Samuel Johnson
Poinciana Park Welcomes New Building Amid Busy Activities
Community strides into the new year with a construction start at Poinciana Park as the Day Parent’s Club wraps its December activities. Rev. O W Foster urged parental involvement for young children. The beautification contest ends with Dorothy Allen winning Tropical Hobbyland trip, Alice Davis second, Carol Bentley third. PTA plans January 12 meeting. teachers Davis and Jones took classes to Tropical Hobbyland for an Indians unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poinciana Park
Parent’s Club
O. W. Foster
Rev. Foster
Dorothy Allen
Alice Davis
Carol Bentley
PTA
Bettye J. Jones
A. L. Lewis Elementary Christmas PTA Meeting Review
The December 16 school term finale at A L Lewis featured a high school chorus, Miss Clarice Davis as guest soloist, and generous donations from W H Krome and others. Principal DeVeaux hosted an after school party for staff, and Miss Estelle Jones married, with greetings from the Lewis family. January enrollment rose, fees urged at 1.50 per term near 3.00, and a January 11 PTA meeting was scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L. Lewis
P.T.A
Maays High School
Linton’ Berrien
Clarice Davis
Homestead
Mays 4 High School
Ft. Valley State College
W. H. Krome
A. L. Lewis
Iks
Clary Robinson
Ourchool
DeVeaux
Estelle Jones
Tommie Lee Smith
Memorial Day for Dr. George Washington Carver Declared
On January 5 1943 Governor Leroy Collins proclaimed a memorial day for Dr. George Washington Carver the famed Negro scientist and humanitarian. The school held a chapel assembly with speakers including Mr Robert Simms and Miss Ellen Tucker while displays showcased Carver products from peanuts clay and sweet potatoes. The ninth grade hosted a Calypso Dancers event on February 24 with tickets at 1 25 and contact with faculty for reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Collins
George Washington Carver
Mesdames House
J. Jones
Rayford
E. Fryar
Carver
Robert Simms
Tuskegee
Ala
Alabama
Dr. Carver
Jimmye Jones
Ellen Tucker
Frances Tucker
Miss Tucker
Children Service Bureau
New York
F. S. Tucker
Maedon Bullard
BTW Tornadoes Edge Hornets In Close 47 46 Victory
BTW High School news notes the Tornadoes edged Carver Hornets 47 46 Friday as cold weather affects play. A team beat Dillard 43 38. B team lost 21. The Tornadoes head to Orlando to face Jones High with A and B players listed. Shirley Payne named Betty Crocker Homemaker of BTW. Junior Class installs 1956 officers. Bermuda Hop fundraiser set January 17 at 8:30 p.m. in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tornadoes
Carver Hornets
Dillard
Ft. Lauderdale
Orlando
Jones High
A. Dean
J. Owen
F. Smith
W. Neal
N. Veal
C. Banks
B. Hicks
H. Williams
B. Davis
M. Henry
C. S. Stringer
L. Cochran
J. Glover
M. Fleming
S. Walker
F. Griffen
B. Pratt
R. Marshall
R. Davis
L. Reeves
E. Fernandez
Shirley Paynes
Betty Crocker
BTW
Shirley Payne
Herman Ricks
Mary Clark
Jean McCray
Geraldyne Lewis
James Bullard
David Robinson
Cleora Albury
Moton PTA News Highlights 1955 to 56
R R Moton reports a positive start to 1956 with a goal to rise in 55 and fixed efforts. Mrs Ellen Tarry the author visited the school touring classrooms and library. Spelling practices credited to Mrs P George and Mrs C Anderson. Brown returns from hospital, PTA meets January 18 at 7:30 in cafetorium. Three faculty members moved into new homes in Perrine Coconut Grove and Liberty City. March of Dimes drive urged through January. Elizabeth Espy principal Gary Brown reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Tarry
P. George
C. Anderson
Santa
Eloise Brown
Brown
R. R. Moton
PTA
V. C. Titchenor
Perrine
Henry McPherson
Fannie
Coconut Grove
Sylvia Reynolds
Liberty City
Northwestern Voc Dedication Set At Senior High School
The community is invited to Northwestern Senior High School dedicatory program on Sunday January 15 at 4 00 p m The keys to the school will be handed to principal Mrs Ida Ratcliffe by architect James Garland The program features Robert A Wilson W R Thomas Melvin Jackson Forrest Reynolds and Rev A J Reddick with musical performances including Ballad For Americas and baritone Forrest Reynolds Jr The PTA also meets next Monday at 8 p m in the library
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Senior High School
Ida Ratcliffe
James Garland
Robert A. Wilson
W. R. Thomas
Melvin Jackson
Citizen Advisory Committee
Forrest Reynolds
Northwestern
PTA
Carmen Jones at Liberty City School auditorium
Northwest ern Senior High School presents Carmen Jones February 16 in the Liberty City Elementary School auditorium. Local cast and students perform in a community theater showcase with school ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmen Jones
Liberty City
Northwestern
Bethune Elementary Color Day Seeks Royal Crowns
Bethune Elementary resumes after Christmas break with a New Year program by Miss Roberts and Mrs Green second grade classes. Thelma North returns from illness as principal Cogdell's wife improves. Color Day on January 12 will feature school colors yellow and green and the coronation of the King and Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Roberts
Harlem Square Sweet Shop Ad Listings Groceries
Local storefront at 208 N.W. 101 St offers a full line of groceries cold cuts and cosmetics. The compact notice markets a neighborhood shop supplying daily essentials from groceries to cosmetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem Square Sweet Shop
Holmes Elementary Student Council program notes and events
The Student Council presented the assembly program and ethics resolutions. Next week Mrs. R W White's sixth grade class will lead at 8 45 am Thursday. The March of Dimes drive ends January 31 and the PTA meets January 16 at 8 00 pm in the cafetorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. White
H. Robinson
B. M. Sanders
M. Crumpton
T. C. Crowder
Thank You Note From Eloise Barr Brown
A heartfelt thanks expressed by Mrs Eloise Barr Brown to friends and groups including R R Moton Elementary School staff Dade County Special Education teachers Alpha Delta chapter Phi Delta Kappa Trinity CME Church and others for visits calls flowers and cards during illness. She thanks them for courage and sincere gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Moton
Dade County
Alpha Delta Chapter
Phi Delta Kapa Sorority
Trinity Cme Church
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Elizabeth Pittman
F. Thurston
E M. DeVeaux
George W. Carver
B. T. W. High School
Winter
A. J. Shootes
Camille Yvette Shootes
Elizabeth Espy
Gary Brown
Bain
Grand Avenue
N.W
Mrs. Eloise Barr Brown
Service Taylors
14Th Street
WFEC
Flamingo
Lord Calvert Hotel
Rocky and the
Honeybee”’ & the
Fat Daddy Show
Barbara Ware
Miami
al Dunmore
Jim Reid
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