Jackie Robinson tee shirts to hit retail market soon
New York reports that Jackie Robinson imagery will appear on tee shirts nationwide in the next days. Spor T Apparel division of Jack Avedon Products Corp. has secured exclusive rights to use Robinson’s photograph and signature in wearing apparel. The company also offers decorative rayon crepe head scarfs and handkerchiefs, with head scarfs available in wool.
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NEW York
ANP
Jackie Robinson
Spor
Jack Avedon Products Corp
Brooklyn
Enrolment at Atlanta University Summer School tops 1630
Atlanta University reports 1630 students enrolled in the nine week summer session. Over 61 percent seek work beyond the bachelor’s degree, with 1009 in graduate or professional tracks and 621 at the college level. Programs include Language Arts Arts and Crafts Radio Education and more. The nine week term offers 200 courses across many disciplines. The event is a joint effort by Negro colleges in Atlanta led by Atlanta University with cooperation from Morehouse Spelman Clark Morris Brown and Gammon.
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Atlanta
Atlanta University
John P. Whittaker
Negro Colleges of Atlanta
Morehouse College
Spelman, College
Clark College
Morris Brown College
Gammon Theological Seminary
Florida Cancer Drive Surpasses State Goal
Florida has reached and passed its statewide goal in the American Cancer Society campaign. Dan McCarty, Florida Campaign Chairman, said the minimum $144,000 was already exceeded and final totals will rise with incomplete county reports. He called the drive a demonstration of public support and the service of volunteers in fighting preventable cancer deaths.
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Fort Pierce
Florida
Dan McCarty
American Cancer Society
McCarty
Miamians Celebrate Fourth in Key West
Miami residents arrived in Key West last Sunday to celebrate the Fourth of July. They enjoyed Southern hospitality and a good time in the Island City. Notable attendees included Mrs. Sara Roach Mrs. Rowena Adderly Mrs. Celestine Thompson Mrs. Louise Seymour Mrs. Frances Blake Mrs. Colleen McKinney Miss Iris Kelly Mrs. Faith Sinclair Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bailey Mr. Stanley Sweeting Mr. Cartwright and Mr. G. Kelly.
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Our City
Sara Roach
Rowena Adderly
Celestine Thompson
Louise Seymour
Frances Blake
Colleen McKinney
Iris Kelly
Faith Sinclair
Bernard Bailey
Stanley Sweeting
Cartwright
G. Kelly
Scouts Hold First Summer Beach Activities at Fort Taylor
Boy Scouts of troop 59 kicked off outdoor summer activities at Fort Taylor Beach on a Friday in July with a weather roast and games including boxing and wrestling under Scout Master R. Sands and S. W. Kelly. Activities will occur monthly at the beach throughout the summer.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 59
Fort Taylor Beach
R. Sands
S. W. Kelly
St. John's Social Club to Host Debut Dance on July 22
The St. John's Social Club met Saturday night at Mr. James Andrews' home to discuss important business and sponsor a summer dance on July 22. Members are urged to attend, as this will be the club's first dance and the best chance to participate this season.
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St. John’s
James Andrews
District Grand Lodge Annual Conven tion of St John Held
District Grand Lodge of the GAO of St John held its annual convention in 2022 with all business completed, a parade followed, a repast at the temple, and reinstate ment of State Grand Master Arnold A. Roberts and other officers.
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District Grand Lodge of the Gao of St. John
Arnold A. Roberts
Funeral services held for Willard Stor at Zion AME Church
Funeral services were conducted Sunday July 3 at Zion AME Church for Willard Stor who died recently. Rev Stafford preached a consoling sermon to the family.
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Willard Stor
Zion Ame Church
Stafford
Deceased Mourned by Wife and Four Children
A obituary notice states a loving wife and four children survive the deceased along with a host of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rhoda Saunders Dies in Miami Funeral Held in Key West
Mrs Rhoda Saunders a Key West resident died in Miami Florida last week and was funeralized in Key West on Sunday July 8 from Bethel AME Church where she was a faithful member A program honored the deceased Rev Johnson the pastor delivered the eulogy and she leaves three daughters two sisters many relatives and sorrowing friends.
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Rhoda Saunders
Miami
Fla
Bethel Ame Church
Johnson
Burial services for Oscar Cleare pioneer citizen
Mr. Oscar Cleare died after a short illness at the Naval hospital. A World War I veteran and faithful Zion AME Church member, he will be buried with funeral services on Sunday, July 10, 1949 at 3 p.m. He leaves a brother, a sister, and many relatives and friends.
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Oscar Cleare
Naval Hospital
Cleare
Zion Ame Church
Funeral services for John Knowles set for Sunday
Funeral services will be held for John Knowles on Sunday July 10. The notice confirms the date and names the deceased, with no additional details on location or service specifics provided in the readable text.
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John Knowles
Mrs Eliza Austin and Delores Garcia Vacationing in New York
Mrs Eliza Austin and her granddaughter Delores Garcia recently left the city for a vacation in New York. Friends extend best wishes for a pleasant stay.
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Eliza Austin
Delores Garcia
New York
Kathleen Sawyer Studying At Columbia University
Kathleen Sawyer a teacher at Douglas High School is pursuing further study at Columbia University in New York, expanding her educational credentials and expert classroom practices.
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Kathleen Sawyer
Douglas High School
Columbia University
New York
Silver Tea Hosted by John Griffin Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary John Griffin Post No 165 will hold its annual tea on Sunday July 10 from 4 to 6 pm at the Youth Center. The public is invited. Mrs Ida Deval is president and Mrs Margaret Carey is reporter.
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American Legion Auxiliary
John Griffin
Ida Deval
Margaret Carey
St Paul AME honors Rev J B Epperson with birthday dinner
St Paul AME Church members honored Rev J B Epperson pastor Tuesday night with a full course turkey dinner and all trimmings. Revs Epperson and others were seated at the honored guest table during the event.
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J. B. Epperson
St. Paul Ame
Revs. Epperson
Notable Names and Gifts Mark Birthday Reception
The article lists several individuals including Fayson, W. O. Bartley, Brown, Dr. G. W. Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. A. Crosby, Bros. S. Smith, H. Fergu son, Sister Julia Farrington and Mr. A. King. Many useful gifts and donations were received as Rev. Epperson personally thanked all members and friends for the birthday reception.
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Epperson
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