Governor and party complete Bahamas island tour
His Excellency the Governor and Lady Ranfurly with accompanying officers returned to Nassau on June 20 from an Out Island tour visiting Rum Cay Long Cay Pompey Bay Spring Point Snug Corner Acklins Ragged Island Farbers Cay Staniel Cay and Black Point. In 18 months in office he has visited all inhabited Bahamas islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Ranfurly
H. P. James
C.o.sc
Jean Rankin
Kenneth Harding
A.D. C
Nassau
Rum Cay
Long Cay
Pompey Bay
Spring Point
Snug Corner
Acklins
Ragged Island
Farbers’ Cay
Staniel Cay
Black Point
Exuma Cays
Canadian Jehovah Witness evangelist found guilty of assault
Charles Jones faced the police court on June 21 and was found guilty of assaulting ten year old Barbara Moses. Magistrate M. J. Thompson fined him 30 dollars or three months in prison after testimony that he slapped and threatened the girl when she asked him to leave her parents house. The case drew wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jones
M. J. Thompson
Barbara Moses
Jones
Repo
Vacationing in Nassau With Demeritte Relatives
Mrs. Ann Carey-Braynon of 2167 NW 5th Court Miami enjoying her vacation in Nassau with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs R L Demeritte of McCullough Corner West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Carey-Braynon
5Th Court
Miami
Nassau
R. L. Demeritte
McCullough Corner
Birth of son to Nassau schoolteacher Luther Mc Donald
A son weighing 7 percent pounds was born to the wife of Luther Mc Donald, a public school teacher in Nassau. Both mother and baby are doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther McDonald
Nassau
Miss May Demeritte Visits Miami En Route to New York
Miss May Demeritte, secretary to the Crown Land Office in Nassau, is visiting Miami on her way to New York for a vacation.
July 4th Sports At Carver Ranches Park
A large number of Americans flew to Nassau for the 4th of July and returned home during the week. Commissioner J. V. Brown and Mrs Brown vacation in Miami while Brown serves at Exuma. Kiddies events at Carver Ranches Park featured several track races with James People and Ralph Clark winning the first race, Leroy Osborne and Howard Johnson second in the second, Johnny Mobley and Johnny Brackett top two in the third, Stafford Smith first in the fourth, and in bicycle races Clifford Barr leading double laps with Orchard Mobley second. In the one lap second race Melvin Dixon won with Theodore Barr second and Clifford Barr third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Kiddies
Carver Ranches Park
James People
Ralph Clark
Leroy Osborne
Howard Johnson
Johnny O. Mobley
Johnny Brackett
Stafford Smith
Clifford Barr
Orchard Mobley
Melvin Dixon
Theodore Barr
Broward County News Brief Ties Local Events
Broward County items recap a four year span of coverage touching on community events, public notices, and local developments. The brief highlights civic activities, school updates, and neighborhood matters with a focus on recurring regional themes and publicly available information.
Juvenile Department Hosts First Summer Recreation Day
The Grand Order of Pallbearers Lodge No 81 juvenile division held its initial summer recreation event Thursday at Sunland Park in Ft Lauderdale. All children appeared to enjoy a swell day. Mrs A O Henderson serves as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand Order of Pallbearers Lodge No. 81
Sunland Park
Ft. Lauderdale
A. O. Henderson
Cafeteria Manager Returns After Bethune Cookman Classes
Mrs. Louise Jenkins of Carver Ranches Elementary School Cafeteria completes several weeks of classes at Bethune Cookman College and returns last Friday to resume duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Jenkins
Carver Ranches
Bethune Cookman College
Plans for Disabled American Veterans Post Forming
Community veterans are invited to join a new Disabled American Veterans post. Interested individuals should contact Wilbur L. Herring at 4825 Labrea St Carver Ranches for information and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur L. Herring
Labrea St
Carver Ranches
Gala opening draws large crowd at new beach for Colored
A large crowd attended the gala at the new beach for Colored people located northeast of Dania. The road to the beach is under construction and expected to be ready by the latter part of the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dania
Deaths at Range Daniel Adderley dies in Kendall Hospital
Daniel Adderley a resident of the South Miami home for the aged died at Kendall Hospital on July 1 after a several days illness. He is survived by four sons Charles Nathaniel Quinten and Julian one daughter Mrs Myrtle Adder ly and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10 30 am at Christ Episcopal Church with Father Theodore Gibson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Adderley
South Miami
Kendall Hospital
Charles
Nathaniel
Quinten
Julian
Myrtle Adderly
Theodore Gibson
Christ Episcopal Church
Obituary for Herbert Solomon of Jackson district
Herbert Solomon of 2308 NW 74th Terrace died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 1 after nine days of illness. Survived by a brother Tait Solomon and an aunt Mrs. Ethel Brown along with other relatives. Remains shipped to Pavo Georgia for burial on Monday July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Solomon
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Tait Solomon
Ethel Brown
Pavo
Dozell Walker Dies in Miami Hospital
Dozell Walker of 2165 NW 74th Terrace died the morning of July 1 at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Ozell Walker a sister and other relatives. Funeral services were held in Cuthbert Georgia where the remains were shipped on July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dozell Walker
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Ozell Walker
Cuthbert
Liberty United Choir Union 1955 season financial report
The Liberty United Choir Union thanks the public for support during the 1955 season with proceeds aiding Variety Children's Hospital Heart Fund and Dade County Cancer Society. The year’s total receipts reach 6804.44 across churches including Mt. Zion Baptist Hialeah and Antioch Brownsville, with designated gifts for the sick education and sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty United Choir Union
Variety Children’s Hospital
Heart Fund
Dade County Cancer Society
Mt. Zion Baptist
Hialeah
Antioch
Brownsville
New Mt. Moriah
Trinity Cme
New Hope Baptist
Friendship Baptist
Chattie Grove
Ojus
United Nations Tea at Pbenezer Methodist Church
The Stewards of Pbenezer Methodist Church host a United Nations Tea on Sunday July 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at 1042 NW 3rd Ave. The public is invited to hear speakers discuss our greatest organ of peace The United Nations. Rev. George Ponder, pastor invites fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Stewards of
Pbenezer Methodist Church
3Rd Ave
George Ponder
In Memoriam Frederick Culmer
In sad memories of Frederick Culmer who departed this life July 4, 1955. May he rest in peace. Prescilla Roberts, mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Culmer
Prescilla Roberts
Card of Thanks for Lillie C Harris
The family of the late Mrs Lillie C Harris expresses sincere thanks to friends neighbors employers coworkers pastor Mt Olivette Baptist Church and Range Funeral Home for kindness and services during their recent bereavement Signed Mozelle Haynes sister And Family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie C. Harris
Mt. Olivette Baptist Church
Range Funeral Home
In loving memory of Henry Lyles Jr.
The death of Henry Lyles Jr on Wednesday July 6 1949 is noted by family members including his mother Mrs Eula Lyles father Henry Lyles Sr sisters Meran Sandra and Louise Seymour grandmother Albertha Lyles and brother Anthony Lyles. The notice expresses faith with lines about God's presence and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lyles, JR
Eula Lyles
Henry Lyles
Albertha Lyles
Sandra Lyles
Meran Lyles
Anthony Lyles
Louise Seymour
Mrs Rosa Hall Thanks Friends After Father's Illness and Death
Mrs Rosa Hall of 1533 NW 5th Court expresses gratitude for kindness during her father Joseph Alexander of Monticello Florida illness and death. Appreciation extended to those who sent cards telegrams and flowers. Special thanks to Rev R J Blaine St Paul AME Church and Timan's Funeral Home of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Lee Hall
5Th Court
Joseph Alexander
Monticello
Fla
R. J. Blaine
St. Paul Ame Church
Timan
Monti
Appreciation note for son Simon Ferguson in New York
Grateful family thanks friends for kindness after his untimely death in New York City where he spent over 20 years. Acknowledges Memorial Baptist Church Rev Monroe and Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev Graham, Range Funeral Home, and neighbors on 17th street and third court. Signed by Mrs Pearl Ferguson and Simon Ferguson's step son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Memorial Baptist Church of
New York
Monroe
17Th Street
Third Court
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Graham
Range Funeral Home
Pearl Ferguson
Simon Ferguson
Obituary for Mrs. Brezetta E. Francis in New York City
The passing of Mrs. Brezetta E. Francis occurred on July 6, 1954 in New York City. Widowhood noted as she rests with family, including daughter Miss Carolyn Leary and sister Mrs. Clara Mingo. The notice expresses love and a blessing from God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brezetta E. Francis
New York City
Carolyn Leary
Clara Mingo
In loving memory of WM M THOMPSON departed July 7
In loving memory of our husband and father WM M THOMPSON departed this life July 7. Loving memories never die as years roll on days pass by. In our hearts a memory is kept of one we love who we'll never forget. Rest in peace, The Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. M. Thompson
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The
Bahamas
By A. H. McKinzie
J. V. Brown
Commissioner Brown
Exuma
Broward County News
Walter Bowe
Billy Frederick
N.W
62Nd Street
ST. Skating Rink
Rolle He
4Th Street
United Nations Tea
Memoriam
Mozelle Haynes
William Meadows
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