Tallahassee bus boycott ends in shutdown demand
The Inter-Civic Council forced the halt of Capital City bus service during a month-long Negro boycott demanding end to segregated seating and immediate employment of Negro drivers. The move spurred unity and a wider struggle as police harassment accusations surface, with leaders warning of downtown boycotts if intimidation continues. The long battle tests resolve and economics, but supporters vow not to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Civic Council of
Tallahassee
Capital City
C. K. Steele
Inter-Civic Council
Monroe
Adams
Steele
Degroes
State
Daughters of Elks Cotton Dress Ball Planned at Harlem Square
The Dr Elks of Greater Miami Temple No 769 announce a cotton dress ball on Friday night July 27 at Harlem Square Ballroom with judges to select the prettiest cotton dress. A large committee is organized and further invitations will be issued. Some officers report illness and membership efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Elks of
Greater Miami
Harlem Square
Bertha Hamilton Perry
American Beach
Silver Springs
Myrtle Davis
Olivia Rogers
Rogers
Marie Minnis
Pinky Lowe
Eastern Star Bus Ride to Spain
Hill's Chapter No. 48 invites the public to a Bus Ride to Spain on Friday night July 13. Buses depart Love and Charity Hall at 8 p.m. from Grand and Douglas to the home of Mrs. Doretha Phillips in Perrine. Roundtrip is 1.00 with refreshments and music. Tickets available at the Federation Building, 300 NW 20th St. Mrs. Augusta Newbold chairs the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Love and Charity Hall
Grand and
Douglas
Doretha Phillips
Perrine
Spain
Federation
20Th St
Augusta Newbold
Attention Hill's Chapter OES Meeting Notice
All members are urged to attend a meeting at Ellen Taylor's home 1415 NW 6th Ave on Sunday July 8 at 5 p.m. W M Sister Ellen Taylor and Secretary Sister Marie M White preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Ellen Taylor
6Th Ave
Marie M. White
Gethsemane Court To Hold Election
Gethsemane Court No 338 Heroines of Jericho asks all members to attend Tuesday evening July 10 at 8 p m for election. Fines of 1.00 apply for absence without legal excuse. Serena Green and Ellen Taylor listed as M A M and treasurer.
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Gethsemane Court No. 338
Heroines of
Jericho
Sis
Serena Green
Ellen Taylor
Treas
Adult Typing Classes at Booker T. Washington High
Adult typing evening classes begin July 9 1956 at Booker T. Washington High School. Sessions meet Monday and Wednesday 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Registration is 1.00. Instructor is E. E. Waller. July 21Sa.
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Booker T. Washington High School
E. E. Waller
Burton in Most Important Role in Alexander the Great
Richard Burton stars as Alexander the Great in a multi million dollar epic produced by Robert Rossen for United Artists. The Capitol Theatre opens the film Sunday and runs through Tuesday, showcasing Burton in the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Burton
the Robe
Prince of Players
Alexander the Great
Robert Rossen
United Artists
Capitol Theatre
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Mack
Elks
Estelle Brown
C. M. Jollivette, SR
Eastern Star
Attention Hill
Gethsemane Court
BTW
Burton
Bain
Sir John Hotel
Lord Calvert
Flamingo
Sir John
N.W
6Th Street
Miami, Florida
N.W. 5Th St
4Th Ave
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