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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1957

Page

7

Assault case ends in fine in Municipal Court

A mid range Municipal Court session listed 118 cases. Adley Chandler was charged with assault and battery on his wife Annie Bell after a Friday evening incident. Chandler admitted past beating to Officer Cotton, but denied current beating until confirmed. Judge Johnson found him guilty and fined $75 or 30 days.

Adley Chandler Annie Bell Earl Cotton Chandler Cotton Johnson

Debbie Playland PTA Meeting Notes

Debbie Playland PTA met on January 5 and will meet the Wednesday after the first Sunday monthly. President Juanita Plessy led, secretary Barbara Owens recorded. a proposal to shift meetings from 7:30 to 8 was discussed. An outing to Tropical Hobby Land on January 16 was planned and successfully held. new members Norwood, Mrs. Jean Slater joined.

PTA Juanita Plessy Mary Bullard Norwood Jean Slater Baraba Owens

Martin Elementary PTA Considers Curtains for New Cafetorium

The Frank C. Martin PTA met in January with Mrs Portlock presiding. Mrs Bernice Thompson led devotions. A pledge drive seeks at least $5 for curtains for the new school cafetorium. Dedication set for April 26 at 8 pm. next meeting February 2 in the new cafetorium.

Frank C. Martin Walter White E. Cole

Grace Presbyterian Service Schedule and Officials

Grace Presbyterian at 6895 N W 14th Ave lists Rev James Culmer as pastor Eddie Edwards as clerk and Rea Sunday School leader. Morning worship and Westminister Fellowship at 6 00 p m with Evening Worship at 1 30 p m.

N.W 14Th Ave James Culmer Eddie Edwards Westminister Fellowship

Local court fines for several petty offenses and assaults

Tommy Dingle and Jerry Brooks faced disorderly conduct fines of 35 dollars or 14 days each. Raymond Hernandez and Pan cho Sanchez were fined 25 dollars or 10 days each for petty larceny of meat valued at 1 dollar, with the penalties suspended and the meat returned. Charles Smith was fined 35 dollars or 14 days for reckless speeding. Dan Williams faced 75 dollars or 30 days for assault and battery. Jonah Richardson received suspended fines on disorderly conduct and concealed weapon charges. James Frierson was fined 75 dollars or 30 days for assault with a gun on Booker T. Washington and Nathaniel King.

Tommy Dingle Jerry Brooks Raymond Hernandez Pancho Sanchez Red Top Super Charles Smith Dan Williams Daisy Julkes Jonah Richardson James Frierson Booker T. Washington Nathaniel King

Clothing Millinery Courses Offered by Dade County Board

The Dade County Board of Public Instruction offers 12 week courses in clothing and millinery at centers across the county. Schedule lists Monday G W Carver clothing 3 to 6 and 6 to 9, Tuesday Bethel AME Hialeah clothing 10 to 1 and Mays High clothing 6 to 9, Wednesday Northwestern advanced clothing 10 to 1 and advanced clothing 6 to 9, Thursday J E Scott Project auditorium clothing 10 to 1 and BTW millinery 3 to 6 and 6 to 9, Friday Bethel AME Church Hialeah clothing 10 to 1. Registration begins Wednesday Jan 2 with a $1 fee for the full course.

Dade County Mays High Northwestern J. E. Scott Project Bethel Ame Hialeah

Initiation Held For 3 In Ama ranth Court

The Exalted Order of Ama ranth Court met at Sis. Hattie Nottage home with three candidates initiated. All absent members should contact Sis. Not tage before the next meeting set for Sunday Feb 17 at 4 p.m. Leola George, reporter.

Exalted Order Amaranth Court Sis Hattie Nottage Nottage Leola George

North Miami Beach Tea for Playground Funds

The North Miami Beach Civic Improvement Association invites the public to a musical tea on Sunday January 27 from 4 to 6 pm at the home of president Mrs Ruby Castelow 1538 NE 153rd terr North Miami Beach. Proceeds support the playground building funds.

North Miami Beach

Notice for William Walter McLa to contact driving school

Urgent missing person notice seeks William Walter McLa more formerly of 1514 NW 67th St Miami. Contact Miss B O Berry secretary at Magic City Auto Driving School 1453 NW 6th Ave or call R 4 7756 with any information.

William Walter McLamore 67Th St Miami B. O’berry Magic City Auto Driving School 6Th Ave

National Head of Beauticians' Group Dies

Jersey City mourns Cordelia Greene Johnson 69, longtime leader of the National Beauty Culturists League and Modern Beauticians Association of New Jersey. A 22 year MBA president, NAACP worker, SBA appointee, and church member, she died at 258A Fairmount Ave after recent hospitalization. Her final public appearance was Jan 13 at the Polio Breakfast in Newark. Funeral was Jan 24 with broad attendance.

Jersey City Cordelia Greene Johnson National Beauty Culturists’ League, Inc Modern Beauticians Association of New Jersey Fairmount Ave NAACP Newark Modern Beauticians Assn Douglas MBA Progressive Beauticians Hall Federal Small Business Administration N. J

In Memoriam for My Dear Mother

In sad but loving memory of my dear mother who departed this life January twenty first, 1955. I quote John fourteen verses about belief in God and the afterlife as comfort and farewell.

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Caroline Gibson

The family of the late Mrs. Caroline Gibson expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during illness and death. Thanks for use of cars and for sympathy in cards telegrams and sprays. Albert Gibson husband and family members listed: Naomi Jenkins Irma McNorton Harcourt Gibson Myrtle Gilliam John Williams Gloria Gibson Freddie L. Gilliam.

Albert Gibson Naomi Jenkins Irma McNorton Harcourt Gibson Myrtle Gilliam John Williams Gloria Gibson Freddie L. Gilliam

Mrs Nevelyn Bellamy thanks friends after bereavement

Mrs Nevelyn R Bellamy expresses gratitude for cards letters telegrams floral tributes and acts of kindness received during the recent bereavement The family gratefully remembers the kind expressions of sympathy received.

Nevelyn R. Bellamy Ikind

Mrs Viola Evans Expresses Gratitude for Support

Mrs Viola Evans thanks friends and neighbors for kind words and deeds shown during their bereavement.

In loving memory of Clara Green departed 1956

In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Clara Green who departed this life Jan. 24 1956 Just one year in heaven Serving around Gods throne One year ago you said goodbye From this earth you had to go dear mother But we all miss you so

Clara Green

In memory of our dear mothe and sister

In loving memory of our mother and sister. She brought warmth to our home and joy to our lives, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting example of grace and kindness for family and friends.

Mothe

In sad memory of our sister Anna R. Mitchell

In sad but loving memory of Anna R. Mitchell who departed this life January 28 1949 and left a long cherished mark on family and friends honoring her memory and example.

Anna R. Mitchell

Our dear husband son and brother dies January 30

Our dear husband, son and brother departed this life January 30. May he rest in peace.

Leonard Ellington Dies at Jackson Memorial Hospital

Leonard Ellington of a Miami pioneer family died Wednesday at Jackson Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. He lived at 339 NW 13th Street and is survived by a daughter a brother a sister and other relatives. Funeral arrangements by Richardson Funeral Home were incomplete at press time Thursday evening.

Leonard Ellington Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Ellington NW 13Th St Richardson Funeral Home

Deaths at Range James Higdon Obituary

James Higdon of 2501 NW 154th street died at Jackson Memorial Hospital after a brief stay on Jan 19. He is survived by his mother Mary Higdon six brothers two sisters and other relatives. Services were held Wednesday at St James AME Church with Rev A J Reddick officiating and burial followed at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

James Higdon 154Th Street Jackson Memorial Hospital Mary Higdon A. J. Reddick St. James Ame Church Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Oscar Johnson pronounced dead in Jackson on January 19

Oscar James Johnson of 919 NW 2nd Ave was pronounced dead on arrival at Jackson on January 19. He is survived by his mother and sister of Ocala, with final rites and burial to be conducted there.

Oscar James Johnson 2Nd Ave Jackson Ocala

Infant Hammock Dies at Four Months in Opa Locka Area

Four month old CLENENSEAU HAMMOCK daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl E Hammock of 101 NW 166th St died suddenly at home on January 22. She is survived by a twin brother, grandparents and other relatives. Chapel services conducted by Rev W K Smith of Opa Locka were held Thursday at 10 AM with burial in Lincoln.

Clenenseau Earl E. Hammock W. K. Smith Opa Locka Lincoln

Death Notice for Willie West Moreland in Homestead

Willie West Moreland of 638 Southwest 10th Avenue Homestead died at Dade County Hospital on January 22 after a 15 day illness. Final rites will be conducted in Thomaston Georgia.

Willie West Moreland 10Th Ave Homestead Dade County Hospital Thomaston

Deaths at Francis Roy M. Barbary

Francis Roy M. Barbary of 533 NW 2nd Ave died January 13 at his home. Funeral services were held Friday night at Bethel AME Church with burial Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include a wife three sons three daughters in law 15 grandchildren one great grandchild a sister half sister half brother niece and nephew and a host of other relatives and friends.

Roy M. Barbary 2Nd Ave Bethel Ame Church Evergreen Cemetery

Mrs Marion Cooper Dies After Car Crash Funeral Set

Mrs Marion A Cooper died at Jackson Memorial Hospital January 21 after a December 26 automobile crash. Funeral services and fraternal rites are scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church with Rev L A Thompson officiating. She is survived by three brothers one sister, sister in law and brother in law.

Marion A. Cooper Jackson Memorial Hospital

Bethel Dies After Long Illness At Para Villa

Felix Bethel of 230A NW 9th street died January 16 at Para Villa Convalescent Home after a long illness. Funeral services were held January 19 at Ebenezer Methodist Church with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include two sons one grandson one daughter-in-law one step granddaughter six nieces six nephews and many relatives and friends.

Felix Bethel 9Th St Para Villa Bethel Ebenezer Methodist Church Evergreen Cemetery

Charles R Davis Dies After Illness

Charles Richard Davis of 2021 Northwest Sixth Avenue died January seventeenth at his home after a long illness. Funeral services were held January twenty first at St. John Baptist Church in Miami. Survivors include his wife and one son plus several other relatives and friends. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery.

Charles Richard Davis 6Th Ave St. John Baptist Church of Miami Evergreen Cemetery

James Lester Culmer Obituary Notice

James Lester Culmer of 440 NW 16th Street died at home on January 22. Funeral arrangements at this time are incomplete.

James Lester Culmer 16Th St

Death notice for Mrs. Essie Mackey in Northwest 5th Court

Mrs. Essie Mackey of 1157 NW 5th Court died at her home January 22 after an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete but will be announced on local radio stations.

Essie Mackey 5Th Court

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John D. Johnson Elliott J. Pieze Times Debbie Playland Grace Presbyterian MR. David David Jewelers 3Rd Ave Miami Times Peoples Beauticians March of Dimes Memoriam John Mrs Irene McKenzie Caroline Gibson Viola Evans Beatrice Davis Davis Fawkes
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