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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1950
Page
5
The columnist applauds Princess Carlotta leading a calypso troupe in The Flame Dance at Cafe Society. The act drew mixed reactions as patrons debated Carlotta’s gender while noting Helen Wells also performed a wiggle routine that impressed some viewers.
The writer claims ownership of a frozen custard stand on Liberty City’s 15th Avenue and presents anti Jewish verses attributed to C. Sturdy Proctor from The Chicago Sentinel. The piece mixes praise for liberalism with a dated antisemitic poem and a narrator’s Irish-Gentile identity.
A Miami weekend diary notes Henry McKinneys and friends visiting relatives. Gwen Ferguson owns a brown frame prized by the Ferguson clan. Marie Daniels from Gainesville hosts at Lincoln High. Harold Martins drive a 1950 Dodge before moving to Richmond Heights. Lorena Smith plans a Nassau trip for ten days. Baby Cecil Griffin Jr. christening set at 1307 NW 66th St Liberty Square. The Oliver Pages appear again in society chatter.
A fragmented note references Salt Water Taffy and the Hot Shots with Sneeks and Ameil, hinting at a local entertainment or group lineup. Details are incomplete, but the names suggest a small act or performance tied to seaside candy or novelty entertainment.
The Sunlight Beauty Club met June 20 1950 with Mrs E Miles presiding. New officers elected include Fred Allen vice president Mrs C Moore treasurer and Bertha Beck reporter. The group visited Virginia Beach for an all day outing. A Hair Style Show is planned with details to follow.
A Rockland billfold item notes Chi club support for Sophie Tucker and Joe E. Lewis, Werdell Martin attends Clifford Dean's burial, Raymond Wright suffers a stroke at Jackson's, Francine Lewis travels to Daytona Beach to be near Joe Williams, and Pat Higdon visits Panama City while Danny Rolle studies dentistry in Canada.
John A. Diaz of the Pittsburgh Courier escorts visiting newsman Jay R. Singh around late spots. Singh, a former London syndicated writer, is now a freelance foreign press correspondent born in British Guiana. He plans a Caribbean Islands data tour for a book, with a London trip on his itinerary. Also listed is The Ritz screening Captain Carey U S A with Alan Ladd, tagged as a must see for July 9 10 11.
The Pallbearers of America 20th Annual Grand Lodge Session will close Sunday July 9. The gathering convenes at St James Baptist Church NW 14th st Rev J L Johnson pastor. Installation sermon by Rev W F Ball of Greater Bethel AME at 3 pm. All lodges urged to meet at Matthews AME church 1628 NW 5th ave at 2 pm for parade.
On July 5 the club attended by Mr. Douglas Kimball in Perrine honored his new home. An invitation extends to a school event on Thursday July 18 at 8 p.m. E Miles, Bertha Beckwith, and Helen Mc Millan report.
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