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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1956
Page
6
By Archie Pinder recounts a pre Christmas outing to Key West with ETHEL WATERS NOBLE SISSLE and PROF SEABURY and GEORGE DEAN hailed as history making. The report notes Eisenhower’s休 rest period ending and that former President Truman is expected within weeks to visit the area.
The text notes Perkins, revered in baseball circles as a city icon and WWI veteran, was buried Sunday with military honors. It mentions the EU GENE BUTLERS (Colline) welcoming a son named DAVID, and references Newman AME Zion Church pastor, Manor on Julia Street, SANDS on Truman, Club 21 owner Cecil Bain with a long 56 Caddie, and a sighting of Hilson Sweeting.
The Lewis Brothers deliver top dance entertainment at the citys best night spot VFW Post Hall known as the largest and most active venue in town for music and dancing.
In Patterson Georgia Jacqueline Tatum and Mrs Jessie Mills head the last meeting of 1955. Delta Sigma Theta prepares Jabberwock time with Do You Remember as theme on February 13. Shaddie Waird’s January birthday party tops recent social notes. NAACP Benefit Freedom Fund hosts 2nd annual Night of Stars Sunday January 22 at Bayfront Park auditorium featuring Sammy.
Louis Davis Jr and notable acts including Lordan, the Vagabonds, and the Treniers headline a diverse set of artists. The lineup features prominent names in midcentury music, suggesting a varied concert program with multiple performances by well known ensembles.
Bert Cooper and his wife spent a pleasant Sunday with the Jimmie Lucases. They ate a hearty breakfast, toured Dade and Broward counties in Jim Lucases's 1956 Ford, and visited the Sun Set Lounge in Lauderdale. The Fiesta show remains popular with Phil Harris at the helm, featuring Frankie and Johnny, Sickie Staten, Marion Griffin, and others.
Vocalists Lula Reed Paul Tate and the Champions part of Sonny Thomps on aggregation headline a Florida tour with one nighters this month. They begin a week at the Palms Club in Hallandale from January 9 before moving on. Louis Jordan is set to perform at the Calvert next week.
Willie Dillard of 1582 NE 154th Terrace Opa-Locka died January 5. Survived by daughter Bertha Allen of 16020 NW 20th Ave and other Miami area relatives. sister Sophie Williams of Adel Georgia. Funeral set for Saturday January 14 at New Bethel Baptist Church of Opa-Locka with Rev. Smith officiating.
Thomas Edward Brown of 4925 Orlando Street died at his home on January 6. Survivors include his wife Mrs Lonnie Brown and a daughter Mrs Wooten of 1319 NW Tist Terrace along with other relatives. Services were held Thursday at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev Burney officiating and burial followed at Hallandale Cemetery. Joseph Williams of 1739 NW 62nd Terrace died in a Veterans Administration Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Mrs Amelia Williams, a brother, two sisters, and other relatives. Funeral services are planned for Saturday January 14 at 2:30 p.m. at Mt Tabor Baptist Church with Rev J N Byrd officiating.
Mrs Lillie Mae Dennis of 123F NW 70th st died on January 9 shortly after admission to a local hospital. Survived by sister Flora Bell Lassiter of the same address. Final rites planned in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, January 14.
Whit Searcy Jr of 1238 NW 9th Ave Florida City died in a local hospital on January 10 after a ten day admission. He leaves wife Pansy Searcy. He will be taken to Mauk Georgia on Friday January 13 for final rites and burial.
In memory of our dear husband and brother, The Family issues a memorial card to honor his life. The message expresses love and remembrance from his family, acknowledging his role as husband and brother and the grief of their loss.
Ny MEMORIAM pays tribute to Wille Mae Denson with words from Mrs A L Stephens and daughters. It marks her passing on January 13 1953 and expresses enduring love while noting Jesus loves her best.
Ellie Adams of 1364 NW 62nd terrace died on arrival at a local hospital on January 11. He is survived by his father Ellie Adams Sr of Vidilia Georgia and other relatives. Arrangements are incomplete.
A short memorial line honoring a husband, expressing enduring love and remembrance from a devoted spouse. The note emphasizes personal sorrow and lasting affection, with a focus on the enduring bond and tribute to the departed.
In loving remembrance of our dear son and brother Richard Bullard who left this life January 12 1951. Gone but not forgotten may he rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him.
Alma Johnson writes a funeral remembrance for her departed children dated January 14 1954 expressing enduring love and faith inviting prayers for their souls.
The Delaware family expresses gratitude for deeds and kindness after John Victor Delaware's death on December 22 1955 and funeral December 31 1955. They thank Francis Funeral Home St Marys W M Church Rev E A Culmer Elliott Pieze Ruth Ferguson Northwest 17th St. and Independent Life Insurance Co. for support and prayers.
The family of the late John Ellis acknowledges grateful thanks for tele grams, sympathy, prayers, flowers, and acts of kindness during bereavement. Special appreciation goes to neighbors of NW 5th Court, Rev Edward T. Graham, and Mt Zion Baptist Church. May God bless you all. Mrs Eliza Perry and family.
Our dear mother grandmother and mother in law Mrs Mary J Holmes died Jan 8 1954. We miss your smiling face for there are none in all the world who can fill your place. Your children Bertha Oliphant Elizabeth Jones Yvonne Finley Alfred T Oliphant II Alfred Jr George Holmes Irene White Willie Holmes Gibson and others remember you with love.
The bereaved family of the late infant Jacqueline Clements expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and all who sent cards words of sympathy and flowers. Special thanks to Richardson's Mortuary Bakery and Confectioner's Works Union 249 Rebecca Household Ruth. Richard A. Clements father Ida Clements mother.
A memorial note recalls AREBELLA THOMPSON who departed this life January 9 1945. The lines express personal regret over sins and sorrow and reflect on grace fading and comfort dying within the heart.
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