Negro Business League seeks $50,000 for campaign expansion
The National Negro Business League launches an all out drive for fifty thousand dollars to expand its program. League president Horace Sudduth of Cincinnati says the goal should be reached by the 49th annual convention in Detroit August 24 to 26. Dr J E Walker of New Orleans chairs the Budget Committee as donors including James A Holtry and James Lewis Jr contribute $1,000 each. Similar regional meetings are planned across Alabama Florida Georgia Missouri and Oklahoma ahead of the Detroit gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Walker
National Negro Business League
Horace Sudduth
Cincinnati
Ohio
Detroit
Michigan
Dr. Walker
New Orleans, la
James A. Holtry
Good Citizens Life Insurance Company
James Lewis, Jr
People’s Life Insurance Company
A. Maceo Smith
Dallas
Texas
Federal Housing Administration
League
New Orleans
A. V. Boutte
New Orleans Business League
Sudduth
Rosa Brown Bracy
St. Louis
Walker
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Missouri
Oklahoma
Army jobs open for civilians in Pacific area
The Overseas Affairs Branch of the Department of the Army seeks recreation directors and librarians for Army Service Clubs in Germany Japan Guam and Okinawa with over 100 openings. Positions require age and education specs, salaries 2498 to 3727 dollars yearly, overseas differentials, and provided housing and meals. Applicants to apply via Office of the Negro Service Council and specified Federal forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overseas Affairs Branch
Department of the Army
Germany
Pacific
Japan
Guam
Okinawa
Army Service Clubs
Army
Office of the Negro Service Council
13Th St
Chief of Special Services Tem
C” Building
Second
Q Streets
Washington, D. C
Obituary for Alexander Allen of 460 NW 12th St
Obituary notes the death of Alexander N. Allen on June 23 1949 born Barbados June 11 1889. He married Joyce Bowe in 1923 and came to the U S in 1929 residing until death. Survived by four children with a long list of acknowledgments and thanks to clan and church members as well as undertaker and friends in Nassau New York and Miami.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander N. Allen
12Th St
Barbados
Bwi
Joyce Bowe
Howard Bowe
Nassau
Bahamas
U. S
Mildred Thompson
New York
Wilfred Allen
Kirklyn Moody
Oral Allen
Miami
In Memoriam Mrs. Alvilda Evans
In loving memory of our dear wife mother and grandmother who departed this life on July 8 1944. We love you but Jesus loves you best. Mr James Evans husband Mrs Annie Be Ferguson daughter and 6 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvilda Evans
Jesus
James Evans
Annie BE. Ferguson
Card of thanks for S. J. Boyd death 1949
The family of the late S J Boyd thanks friends neighbors and relatives for cards letters telegrams and floral pieces during his illness and death. Special thanks to St John Baptist church and choir No 1 for the floral arrangements signed Mr and Mrs Daniel Boyd and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Boyd
St. John Baptist Church
In memory of Miss Madeline Sawyer died June 8 1949
In memory of our beloved sister Miss Madeline Sawyer who died on June 8 1949. Poetry Harold Sawyer, brother Charles Sawyer, brother Marjorie Charlow, neice Eunice Charlow, neice George Charlow, nephew Matilda Sawyer, sister in law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Sawyer
Harold Sawyer
Charles Sawyer
Marjorie Charlow
Neice
Eunice Charlow
Neice George Charlow
Matilda Sawyer
In loving memory of Ella Mae Roundtree
A memorial note honoring Ella Mae Roundtree who departed life July 6 1947. The tribute speaks of love from family and friends and notes Jesus called her to the shining shore. Signed by Daisy Bell Jackson mother Betty Jean Roundtree William Roundtree Katie Mae Jackson Mable Dixon Rev Willie Jackson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Mae Roundtree
Jesus
Shining Shore
Golden Gates
Daisy Bell Jackson
Betty Jean Roundtree
William Roundtree
Katie Mae Jackson
Mable Dixon
Rev
Willie Jackson
Unusual Accidental Deaths in 1948 Report
The State Board of Health lists unusual death causes for 1948. Florida recorded a death from freezing with acute alcoholism noted as a contributing factor. Excessive heat killed two people, a bee sting claimed one life, snake bites caused five deaths, a hog kick killed one man, and a bull strike killed another. Aractor accidents and a crushed ice block also claimed several lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Land of
Sunshine
State Board of Health
In loving memory of Jesse James Belton
In loving memory of my dear son Jesse James Belton who departed this life July 8 1948 born May 23 1924. Earth has lost its look of gladness Heaven seems to us more bright Since the spirit of our dear one Took his happy homeward flight. Gone but not forgotten. Laura Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse James Belton
Earth
Laura Goodman
6Th Ave
In loving memory of George A. Demeritt
In loving memory of my husband, George A. Demeritt who fell asleep July 10, 1943. May he rest in peace. Ethel Demeritt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Demeritt
Ethel Demeritt
Tragedy Claims Child in Apparent Domestic Accident
A child died from strangulation by a venetian cord while another fatality occurred when a person was caught between a bed and wall. Authorities describe the incident as an accidental domestic mishap with no indication of foul play.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Negro Business League
Liberty Lodge
B.P.C.E
Elks Home
N. W
18Th Ave
ALL Elks
John Fernandez
E. R. Louis Wilkerson
Sec’y
Val's
Alexander Allen
Catherine Phillips
Harold Francis
Burns
Ebenezer ME Church
W. Young
Cokine
Altemere Wilson
Louise Robinson
Jean Albury
Grand United Order of Pall Bearers of America, Inc
Lodge No. 2
E. A. Culmer
Joseph Springer
Connie
Rita Springer
Willie Lee Chambers
Clinton
Ethel Esau
Richard Wallace
Charles Ambrose
Golden Davis
Ethel Moore
Munroe
Pinders
Vera Brooks
David Jerry
Margaret Carey
Lawrence Blade
Sarah Harris
Marie Taylor
Herman Phirro
Olive Stirrup
Fannie Mae Denbon
Adderly
N. W. Kimball
Mabel Uhart
Ella Myrtle V. Williams
T. S. Johnson
John Davis
George
Reginald Trumble
Cecil Holly
W. B. Lockhart
Memoriam
Daniel Boyd
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
W. Flagler
Miami, Fla
Savings Bank
Florida Motor Lines
United States
3Rd Avenue
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