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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1957
Page
11
The editor notes Fort Lauderdale sold its golf course for half value to exclude Black players, argues voters should decide, questions legality, and hopes Miami avoids similar action. Calls for fairness and coexistence among city, county officials, and residents.
Ruth Perry's Miami Times feature asks if Negro residents can live, study, stay, eat, travel, worship freely in Florida. The column lists six questions measuring true freedom and concludes most cannot answer yes, urging reflection on civil rights.
The Senate now considers The Eisenhower administration Civil Rights Bill which has already cleared the House. The measure aims to address segregation and voting rights amid national debate.
Mr and Mrs Alfred M Evans announce the engagement of daughter Sarah Louize to Theophilus Ellis McKinney Jr son of Mr and Mrs Theophilus Ellis McKinney of Charlotte NC The wedding is set for Saturday Aug 17 at 6 pm at Trinity Presbyterian Church The Rev C H Richmond and Rev J T Jones will officiate The couple will reside in Boston after the ceremony The Rev Richmond officiated the later Trinity Presbyterian wedding of Mrs Irene Allen and Floyd H Sweeting Also thanks are extended by St Peters Episcopal Church for attendance at the Patronal Festival Tea with Rev Richmond delivering remarks.
Miss Marva A. Allen, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Allen, and her partner are listed in a church rites notice. The brief item names a young couple connected to the ceremony and notes family ties.
Southern Democrats oppose the measure in its current form and demand a compromise while hoping President Eisenhower will side with them. They object to federal judges being able to penalize contempt of court without jury trials and expect possible changes from Senator Knowland after talks with Attorney General Brownell. The aim is to bring the bill to the floor for debate and possible passage, even with amendments.
Congratulatory tribute notes Althea Gibson as the first Negro to win Wimbledon Women’s Championship in England. Queen Elizabeth presented the trophy while New York honored her with ticker tape reception and Mayor Wagner bronze medal. Jack Kramer backs potential pro-tennis move if a matching partner is found.
Members of Walter R. Micks Post 6021 Ladies Auxiliary attended a June 30 service at Bethel AME Church. Rev. W. H. Zanders delivered the message, and President Mrs. Geneva Walton presented the pastor with a donation.
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Zanders departed the city on July 9 to attend a significant gathering in Jacksonville.
Mrs. Marie Welters and her daughter Ursula embark on an extended vacation visiting Miami Georgia Norfolk and New York. Mrs. Welters serves as director of the USO for the local community.
Mr. and Mrs. Felix Dobbins plan a vacation with stops in Ocala and Atlanta Georgia. Friends wish them an enjoyable trip.
Mr and Mrs John Williams met Saturday to spend their vacation visiting their sons and families in New York.
Miss Audrey Cox, June graduate of Northwestern Senior High, received Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority’s annual scholarship. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moces Williams of Opa Locka and plans to enter Tuskegee Institute in September. Congratulations and best wishes for success in higher education.
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