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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1951
Page
5
The Ladies Auxiliary of Walter Mickens Post 6021 met June 28 at the VFW Hall. Mrs. Edna Carey presided at the opening and after completing standard business the gathering adjourned.
The Regular Fellows Club sponsors a July 23 dance at Lewis Brothers Patio with Roy Milton and his band. Tickets are on sale and table reservations are through club members. The event aims to raise funds for a building fund.
Visiting in Key West Mr C M Haithman and family attended the marriage of Lavon Haithman to Rose Marie Albury at St. Peter's Parish hall on June 25. A reception followed at 607 Petronia Street. The couple will live in Fayetteville N C with the Haithman family accompanying the groom and bride.
Mr William G Austin arrived from New York and vacationed with his wife and relatives. At Naval Memorial Chapel Willie R James Jr was christened with godparents Mrs Fred Dunwoody. Howard Olison named Theo James Olison, Fr F C Govern led the service. Inez Adderley and children from Miami visited parents here. Eloise Butler Reynolds of New York enjoys two weeks with Benjamin Butler and Nellie Adams from Miami visits Douglass Adams and Ethel Whitehead. James Martin of Miami spent several days in the city.
A brief notice explains a newspaper paper shortage has disrupted regular deliveries and hopes for a return to normal service soon. It emphasizes customer patience as the issue persists and may affect future issues.
Miss Tommie Lee Oates daughter of Mrs Leona Ellis departed the city to spend her vacation in New York visiting relatives.
A local notice wishes happy birthdays to Mary E. Baker Norma Kelly Irene Morgan Eleanor Station Gerald Fisher Marvin Deane and Frances Briggs, marking their celebrations this month from the community.
Mrs Laurette McIntosh and her children spent Sunday visiting her mother and relatives, sharing time with family members and catching up on news and updates.
A brief instruction emphasizes sending news to the reporter on time and no later than Monday afternoon, underscoring strict deadline adherence. The note lacks names or locations but signals a newsroom timing requirement.
Mrs Olympia Richardson died after a short illness. Funeral services were held Sunday July 1 from St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic church with Fr Croner officiating. The deceased leaves a mother and father two sisters five brothers two children a husband and many relatives and friends.
Mrs Willie Mae Adderley Finkle of New York City is visiting as a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Calvin Adderley at 2915 NW 49th street in the Magic City.
James Lawrence White son of Mr and Mrs Abe White of 1956 NW 5th Place finished his studies at Howard University earning a Masters Degree from the School of Social Work He is now spending three weeks in Mexico examining welfare setups for comparative study.
Mr and Mrs George Styles Sr have relocated from their longtime residence near 13th Street to a newly built home at 2925 Northwest 48th Terrace. The brief notice highlights the change of address and home modernization.
Mrs. Katie Heastie and her family, formerly at 1680 NW 6th, have settled into a newly built residence at 1300 NW and st. The move marks a fresh chapter for the household in the neighborhood.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Heas left the old homestead this week and now occupy their new residence at 49th Street and 30th Avenue marking a fresh start in their neighborhood.
Mrs. Lucille Reeves and Mrs. Anatol Rogers plus two children journeyed from Nassau Bahamas on Tuesday en route to Durham North Carolina for a vacation with Mrs Reeves daughter Thelma Reeves. Thelma met the party in Miami.
West Palm Beach hosted the state Grand Lodge for its 54th annual gathering last week. Mt. Gilead Baptist church hosted the welcome program with William Mitchell of the American Legion as MC. The remarks honored past members including Higgs, Anderson, Knowles, Johnson, Sweeting, Saunders, George Saunders, and Sampson. George P. Coleman is the present grand Worthy Chief of Florida.
Mr and Mrs Sandy Johnson of Dillon South Carolina welcomed triplets named Joe Louis Ezzard Charles and Eleanor Roosevelt Johnson The note mentions the mother is a tenant farmer and introduces E D Dennis 274 NW 10th St as a licensed bondsman The text also asserts he is the only Negro bondsman in the area.
Mrs A M Coleman, a well known community worker, has departed from her duties leaving a gap in local service. Details of her planned activities or funeral arrangements were not disclosed.
A stray OCR fragment notes a Friday event connected to a ger and a vacation in Asheville North Carolina. The readable text is limited but indicates a possible local notice or anecdote about travel. No clear people or organizations are identifiable.
The Daughter Rulers of the Elks contest features Dr. Josephine Dunn Dr. Ellen Taylor and Dr. Mae Wood Luckie. Voting closes on August 2 1951 in a local popularity contest.
Dr. W. A. Patterson traveled to Cincinnati last week in his new fifty one Buick. On returning this weekend he will bring his son William A. Patterson III.
Liberty City will soon have a new funeral home operated as a branch of the Peek Funeral Home of Ft. Pierce. The move brings branded funeral services closer to residents, expanding local access to Peek's offerings and arrangements.
Dr E A Ward is spending a vacation in the Catskill mountains of New York. He sails or travels through scenic areas, enjoying leisure time away from his duties.
The center is lively on the court, mound, pool, and building with frequent classes. Saturday mornings at 10 a tap dancing class for children, led by Mr. Breen of the Daily News, offers a good opportunity for interested kids.
The Miami city project unveiled a new 1,250,000 dollar library at Bayfront Park on Monday. The facility aims to serve all residents with expanded collections and community programs.
The passage expresses optimism that all interested parties will utilize the public institution, highlighting its beauty and value to the community.
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