Times Selects Sawyer Ward and Nia As Outstanding Citizens
The Miami Times honors Dr. W. B. Sawyer as a pioneering citizen, long serving as chair of the Christian Hospital board, aiding the hospital’s growth and debt-free status, while backing a Brownsville housing project. Elmer A. Ward is praised for leading a Negro Democratic Association, unifying the vote, chairing the Central Citizens Committee, and serving as treasurer of the Negro Service Council while running Economy Drug Store.
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Christian Hospital
E. A. Ward
Elmer A. Ward
Negro Democratic Association
Central Citizens Committee
Dr. Ward
Negro Service Council
Economy
Miami Times
F.H.A. Approves First Civilian Housing Project in Miami
The Miami FHA office announces approval of a 223 home project in Opa Locka for Negro civilians under the National Housing Act. Homes will be two or three bedrooms with tile baths, factory-made kitchens, hot water, and storage. Prices range from 6250 to 7725 dollars by location. Commitments have been issued, per Adkison, to the Feder.
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Opa Locka
South
Florida
Adkison
Feder
FHA to insure mortgages for 125 homes project
Title and Insurance Corp at 420 Lincoln Road plans FHA mortgage guarantees upon completion of 125 houses built by Albert Construction Co led by James Albert with Newton R. Field as attorney.
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Lincoln Road
A F Three, Inc
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Albert Construction Co
James Albert
Newton R. Field
Louis In Exhibition Wednesday In Miami Stadium
Joe Louis set for his second exhibition appearance in Miami on Wednesday night facing Gene Tiger Jones at Miami Stadium. Louis arrives Friday and trains at the stadium Saturday Sunday and Monday with other card fighters, including a 10 round bout between Jimmy Bivins and Willis Applegate. Four additional bouts announced.
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Joe Louis
Miami
Gene
Tiger) Jones
Miami Stadium
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Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Willis
Red) Applegate
Newark
Foster Home Care Funds Allocated in Dade County
The Foster Home Unit of the District Welfare Board seeks homes for three ward children and potential foster Negro children. A $30,000 allocation was approved after years of requests. Interested parties may call Mrs Wintersteen or Miss Helen L Fisher for more information.
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Dade County
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District Welfare Board
Wintersteen
Helen L. Fisher
Local Candidate Promotes Citywide Reform Platform
The candidate ran a high level campaign with a city-wide agenda, becoming the first New Po candidate to speak at White political rallies. He posted a substantial primary vote share, finishing 13th in a field of 25 candidates.
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New Po
Skippy Williams Held On Dope Charge
State and federal narcotics agents arrested Skippy Williams 33, a Miami Beach orchestra leader, on marijuana possession charges. They said he sold cannabis twice to an undercover operative and had enough to make 100 cigarettes. Williams, booked as Shafeek of 941 NW Second Ave, was identified as an Ara but listed as a Negro. Bond set at $1,000 by Commissioner Roger Edward Davis for a hearing at 10 this morning.
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Skippy Williams
Miami Beach
Williams
Shafeek
Second Ave
Roger Edward Davis
Wife Held In Husband's Death In Liberty Square
A Liberty Square wife is held by police after admitting she shot her husband in the head during a family quarrel. Cornelius Tarpley, 30, died at 6219 NW 18th Place when a .38 caliber bullet struck him through the eye. She claims self defense after husband attacked her with a knife amid dispute over another woman.
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Square House
Cornelius Tarpley
Lucille
John Deastat
Jesse Owens Voted Greatest Track Star
Chicago voters named Jesse Owens the greatest track star since 1900 in a AP poll. Owens earned 201 votes from sports editors and sportscasters, while Jim Thorpe followed with 74 votes after his era as a football great. His standout moment cited was his Big Ten meet performance.
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Jesse Owens
Associated Press
Jim Thorpe
Clark College Dean of Women to Speak at Fourth Forum
Clark College Dean of Women Mrs Phoebe Burney will address the fourth 1950 forum at Ebenezer Church on Sunday January 29 at four oclock. The Atlanta educator will discuss One World One Way, bringing a wealth of experience from Clark College Morehouse College and church work. Music by Dorsey High Choral Group directed by EAnton C. Berrien.
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Clark College
Ebeneger M. Church
Phoebe Burney
Atlanta
Blimey
Owens ties world marks on historic Ann Arbor track day
Owens tied the world 100 yard record at Ann Arbor Michigan on May 26 1935 with 309.4 feet and set new world records of 120.3 for 220 yards and 22.6 for the 220 yard low hurdles as well as 26 feet 8 1 2 inches for the broad jump. His 220 dash and 220 yard low hurdles efforts also earned officially recognized world marks at the 200 meter distance for both events.
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Ann Arbor
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Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Robinson
Marvelous Marva Louis
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Joe
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