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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1956

Page

7

Desegregation Bus Boycott Hits Tallahassee

In Tallahassee Negroes press desegregation on buses through boycott. buses shut July 1 briefly, with Rev. C K Steele of the Negro Inter-Civic Council warning police intimidation by downtown authorities. He urges Negroes to support own businesses, consider traveling to other cities, and expand ventures beyond insurance to boost local enterprise.

Tallahassee C. K. Steele Negro Inter-Civic Council Steele

Governor Collins Calls Bus Boycott a Miscarriage of Ambition

Gov LeRoy Collins criticizes the Tallahassee bus boycott while noting Negro grievances and city in good faith efforts to adjust. He offers help toward a settlement and cites hospital, university, and recreation progress for African Americans. Civic Council member Dupont says the fight was local and funding from NAACP was refused.

LeRoy Collins NAACP Tallahassee Collins K. S. Dupont Civic Council

Better Judgement Brings Delray Interracial Accord

In Delray the city commission and the Negro Civic League report progress after amicable talks. Groundbreaking for a swimming pool has begun and a beach is planned. The exclusion act restricting Negroes has been dropped, signaling improved race relations and ongoing civil rights efforts.

Delray City Commission Negro Civic League

Levarity and McKenzie Quietly Wed at Temple Church

Fred Levarity and Miss Myril McKenzie were quietly married on June 21 at Temple Church. Rev. L A Thompson performed the ceremony with witnesses Mrs Myrtle Minnis and R Hepburn.

Fred Levarity Myril McKenzie Temple Church L. A. Thompson Myrtle Minnis R. Hepburn

Mrs Florence Cooper Returns From Denver Vacation

Mrs. Florence Cooper arrived back Saturday after spending several weeks in Denver Colorado visiting her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Winfred Helen Smith

Florence Cooper Denver Colo Winfred Helen) Smith

Mrs Ella Ferguson Travels to Nassau for Funeral

Mrs Ella Ferguson departed for Nassau aboard Pan American Airways on Monday to attend the funeral of her mother who died the previous Sunday morning.

Ella Ferguson Nassau Bahamas Pan American Airways

Mission AME Church Prays For Pastor Emma Watson

Officers and members of Gregg Mission AME Church wish for their pastor the Rev Mrs Emma F Watson a speedy recovery from injuries suffered in a train accident. She was hospitalized at Brewster Hospital in Jacksonville and is now recuperating at her home 1643 NW list court Miami.

Gregg Mission Ame Church Emma F. Watson Brewster Hospital Jacksonville List Court Miami

Kemp attends sister's funeral after fatal house fire

E V Kemp, formerly of Key West and once a Mi ami resident, traveled through town to reach Key West for the funeral of his sister Mrs Dora Kemp English. She died after her home burned in an early Sunday morning blaze. Kemp stays with his son and daughter in law at 1625 NW 74th St.

E. V. Kemp Key West Miami Dora Kemp English Kemp Eugene E. Kemp 74Th St

Ruff couple welcomes Averell Garard fourth son

Mr and Mrs Willie Ruff announce the birth of their son Averell Garard their fourth child born July 4 at 3 45 am at Magnolia Hospital in Opa Locka.

Willie Ruff Averell Garard Magnolia Hospital Opa Locka

Alfred Gibson Dies in Key West Sudden Death

Alfred E. Gibson Sr a well known former Miamian and father of Gaynell Sylvia Alfred Jr Bernice and Julian died suddenly Thursday morning in Key West Funeral arrangements are incomplete at present Myrtle M Taylor of Opa Locka is his sister

Alfred E. Gibson, Sr Gaynell Sylvia Alfred, Jr Bernice Julian Myrtle M. Taylor Opa Locka Key West

July 14 Lot for sale in Northwest 68th Terrace

Auction note lists a July 14 lot for sale at 1731 Northwest 68th Terrace with a contact, Mr. Rolle, NE 5-4371, for inquiries and bidding details.

Lot Cheap Rolle

Furnished House Near 46th Street With Bus Access

One bedroom apartments in a new building. Bus route 24 passes the door at 2945 NW 46th St. Furnished house for rent or sale. Apply at 1867 NW 58th St or call NE 5-4905 Monday.

46Th St

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