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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1951
Page
4
In sad memory of my mother Mrs Julia E Myers who died January 20 1942. Gone but not forgotten. O the bliss of that morn when our loved ones we meet. With the songs of the ransomed we greet each other singing praise to the Lamb. Thro eternity’s years. In the morning of joy. We’ll be gathered to glory. Mrs Christina Maxwell Lewis daughter.
George Saunders died at his home on January 11. Funeral services were set for January 20 at 2 p.m. at St Agnes Church. He was a mason by trade and active in Masonic and fraternal groups. Survived by wife, son George, four daughters, and ten grandchildren. Pharr Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services for Mrs Laura Baldwin will be Sunday at 11 at the Boca Raton Methodist Church. A former Miami resident she died in Boca Raton on January 12. Survived by three sons James Albury Eugene Albury Lawrence Albury, 24 grandchildren, and other relatives. Coleman Funeral Home in charge.
Mrs. Ella Thompson of NW fifth terrace and 4th Ave died on November 13 after a long illness. Funeral services were held on.
Construction starts on a large FHA insured eight story apartment building in Washington with 413 units aimed at African American occupancy. The project carries a $3,594,000 FHA mortgage and will feature three elevators.
In Dinwiddie Virginia deputy treasurer William Guy Smith Jr is accused of stealing 5000 dollars from the county after being robbed by a gunman who forced deputy W B Butterworth Jr into his car near B T Ritchie's store. The car was found abandoned with about 1700 dollars in checks. no robber traced. Smith released on 2500 bond awaiting January 31 hearing.
Thursday at St Agnes Church she was a member. Pharr Funeral Home was in charge. Mrs. Thompson is survived by husband Thomas Thompson and other relatives.
Chapter No. 16A Perrine in CES installed officers for 1951 led by Laura Adger as worthy matron. Other officers include Grover Jackson as worthy patron and Fannie Mae Flournery as associate matron. Grand worthy matron to visit January 25 at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with nearby chapters in Coconut, South Miami, Homestead and Perrine. Banquet to follow at Mrs Adger’s home with pastors invited.
On Sunday the Sunday School met at 9 45, morning service at 11, BITU at 6, and evening service at 7 30. The Lord's Supper was administered by the pastor Rev W C Edcar. Sister Lillie Sanders serves as faithful clerk.
Mt Sinai Baptist Church held Sunday School at 9 45 BTU at 6 pm Rev J E Murray pastor Lizzie Harris clerk Huai iapel AME Church kept its Sunday School at the usual hour pastor delivered a touching morning service League at 6 and service at 7 were inspiring Rev Edwards pastor Brother L Moss clerk All other Perrine churches had fine services they are all
The Business and Professional Women's Circle will meet Monday evening January 22 at 7 at Miss Marie White's home 1312 NW 68th St. Rev Edward T. Graham will speak and outline the 1951 program. Guests include Mrs A M Coleman Mrs Ova Killens Mrs Lucille Riou and Mrs Elizabeth Brown.
The Black Child statue was flown to Brussels for a city ceremony honoring war dead. The revered figure, linked to many stories, was displayed in the event marking remembrance in Belgium.
A call goes out for all pastors to submit their news by Monday morning. The appeal emphasizes timely updates and coordination for forthcoming church communications.
A short parable asks how racial bias shapes responses to violence. Four White men on a corner are knocked down by a Colored man who then faces three others, while four Colored men are knocked down by a White man who then has to catch three.
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