Card of Thanks for Hattie Bee Sweeting Memorial
The family of the late Mrs. Hattie Bee Sweeting expresses gratitude to friends for flowers telegrams and cards and to Bain Home for services Rev W F Tanner Sr of St Marys Baptist Church and numerous individuals and groups including Prudential Acceptance John Sweeting and ally Grant Bee Carsons G W Gates family Miriam Peavy Deacon and Mrs James Pearson Ruth and Oswald Walls Dixon Davis family Willie and Cleo White Rose L Jackson Ada Porter Janet Algene Charlena Carter Lett Andrews Mary L Richardson Beatrice Coy and many others for their support during bereavement. Card lists local names and organizations and gives Ft Lauderdale address.
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Hattie Bee Sweeting
Bain
W. F. Tanner
St. Mary’s Baptist Church
G. W. Gates
Miriam Peavy
Deacon
James Pearson
Ruth
Oswald Walls
Dixon Davis
Willie
Cleo White
Rose L. Jackson
Ada Porter
Janet
Algene
Charlena
Carter
Lett Andrews
Mary L. Richardson
Beatrice Coy
James Campbell
D. L. Gilchrist
Caesar Young
Ben Brown
John Mills
Willie Pearson
Mack Tinker
Grace Caldwell
St. Mary’s Home Mission
Josephine Neal
Laura Becker
Sadie Boykins
Henry Moss
Maud Hines
Hattie Weathers
N. Williams
Carver High School
Card of Thanks for Samuel Basden Loss
Mrs Eunice A Basden thanks friends and neighbors for kindness after the passing of her husband Samuel Basden. She also appreciates floral tributes, cards, rides, Rev Byrd and the House of Albert Mr L Albert, wishing them God’s highest blessings.
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Samuel Basden
Rev
Byrd
House of Albert
L. Albert
Bereavement notice for Lodia Bell Balkman family
The family of the late Miss Lodia Bell Balkman expresses appreciation to friends for cards telegrams flowers and other tokens of sympathy. Special thanks to Reverend W M Mason and Range Funeral Home for courteous service. Mrs Bessie Balkman mother and Mrs Valda Woods sister are named along with Arthur Woods and a brother-in-law.
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W. M. Mason
Range Funeral Home
Bessie Balkman
Valda Woods
Arthur Woods
Mrs Cameliia Green Miller Expresses Gratitude
Mrs Cameliia Green Miller sister of the late Kirk Wood Green thanks Rev Blackwell and many friends for kindness during bereavement. She notes appreciation for cards telegrams and flowers from neighbors and acquaintances.
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Cameliia Green Miller
Rev. Blackwell
In Memoriam Obadiah Johnson Died July 14 1955
In sad but loving memory of my dear husband Obadiah Johnson who died July 14 1955. Gone but not forgotten. Mrs Geletha Johnson and children.
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Husand
Geletha Johnson
Mrs. Elnora S. Humes Extends Thank You Note
The family of Mrs. Elnora S. Humes expresses heartfelt thanks for sympathy during illness and death. Gratitude goes to Rev. P. D. Brantley and auxiliaries, Peek Funeral Home, and friends for cards telegrams flowers and condolences.
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P. D. Brantley
Peek Funeral Home
Elnora S. Humes
In Memoriam: Our Dear Brother and Father 1955
Our dear brother and father departed this life July 6 1955 Gone but not forgotten May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him The Family
In loving memory of Mr John N Archer
In loving memory of John N Archer who departed this life July 1 1955. May he rest in peace light perpetual shine upon him.
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John N. Archer
In loving memory of J Hogans July 5 1955
A heartfelt memorial note from Belle Metz and Olive Culmer to their mother and grandmother J Hogans who passed away on July 5 1955. The message expresses eternal hope of reunion in the great getting up morning and bids her to sleep on, with daughters Belle Metz and Olive Culmer cited.
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Althe
Mother
Death of Miami Pioneer Joe McBurnie at 79
Joe McBurnie 79 longtime Miami resident died at his home 1427 NW 2nd Ave Sunday July 8 at 145 pm after a stroke earlier. He worked 36 years at Southern Bell and was a St John Baptist Church member. Surviving sister Titusville brother Pensacola son Norman and Mrs Melissa Williams. Funeral Saturday July 14 at 2 pm at St John Baptist Church with eulogy by Rev S A Thomas.
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Joseph McBurnie
Miami
2Nd Ave
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co
St. John Baptist Church
Titusville
Pensacola
Norman
Melissa Williams
Thedford Johnson
S. A. Thomas
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
Death Notice for Range Don Lewis in Florida
Range Don Lewis of 1855 NW 69th Street died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 7 Survivors include his wife Elina and other relatives from Haddock Georgia Services will be held Saturday July 14 with burial at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
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Don Lewis
69Th St
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Elina
Haddock
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Death of Forrest Wayman Smith at Mt Sinai Hospital
Forrest Wayman Smith of 1712 NW 6th Court died at Mt Sinai Hospital after a four week illness on July 6. Survived by widow Nande atel, one daughter, three sisters, four brothers and other relatives. Services held July 12 at Greater Bethel AME Church with Rev Matthew Fayson officiating. Burial in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
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Forrest Wayman Smith
6Th Court
Mt. Sinai Hospital
Nandethel
Greater Bethel Ame Church
Matthew Fayson
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Stillborn child of Griffin family reported
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Griffin of 516 NW 32nd Ave was stillborn on July 3 with services held on July 7.
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Edgar Griffin
32Nd Ave
Tragic Death of Mrs Eberhart's Young Son
The young son of Mrs. Eber hart died on July 7 after one day of illness. Services were held July 12 with interment in Lincoln Me.
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Eberhart
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Key West Hosts 29th Pallbearers Annual Session
The Grand Lodge of Pallbearers of America plans its 29th annual session in Key West from July 11 to July 14. Pallbearers Lodges 15 and 16 Key West and 59 Marathon host 300+ members and guests with business sessions at Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church. The grand opening is set for 8:00 p.m. July 11 at Cornish Memorial AME Zion Church. Local officials include Willie J. Peek, president of Lodge 15, Inga Rethea Cooper, president of Lodge 16, and Benjamin Ferguson, president of Lodge 52 Marathon, with Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Butler of 309 Julia St.
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Grand Lodge of Pallbearers of America, Inc
Pallbearers
Key West
Marathon
Cornish Memorial Ame Zion Church
Malvise Pinder
Willie J. Peek
Pallbearers Lodge 15
Ingaretha Cooper
Lodge 16
Benjamin Ferguson
Barbara Sands heads to summer school in Miami
Miss Barbara Sands daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sands leaves the city to attend summer school at Northwestern Senior high in Miami She will stay as a house guest of Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson of Liberty City during her visit
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Barbara Sands
Arthur Sands
City
Northwestern Senior High School
Miami
Albert Johnson
Liberty City
Miami woman on vacation with grandmother in city
Ferrecita Pinder of Miami visits the city for a vacation staying with her grandmother Mrs. Rowena Pinder at 210 Olivia Street.
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Ferrecita Pinder
Miami
Rowena Pinder
Olivia St
Adderley Boys Vacation with Miami Grandparents
Alvin and Chauncey Adderley of Miami are spending a short vacation with their grandparents, enjoying time away from home.
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Alvin and
Chauncey Adderley
Miami
Deaths at Francis MRS OPHELIA LEE in Miami
Ophelia Lee of 1441 NW Tlst street apartment 2 died July 4 at Jackson Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She lived in West Palm Beach previously. Funeral services were held July 7 at 10 a.m. Ebenezer Methodist Church with Rev Aaron D Hall officiating. Interment in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Surviving are a brother, a niece and numerous other relatives and friends.
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Ophelia Lee
Tlst St
Apt
Bertha Flowers
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
Lee
West Palm Beach Beach
Ebenezer Methodist Church
Aaron D. Hall
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
Mrs George Saunders Dies in Perrine Funeral Held
Mrs George Saunders of 18200 Homestead Court Perrine died July 5 at Dade County Hospital. An Eastern Star member she was active in service. Burial rites were held July 9 at 2 p.m. from the chapel with interment at Evergreen Cemetery. She is survived by her husband and a son among many sorrowing relatives and friends.
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George Saunders
Homestead Court
Perrine
Dade County Hospital
Saunders
Order of Eastern Stars
Evergreen Cemetery
Obituary for Joe McBurnie of Florida
Joe McBurnie 1427 NW 2nd Ave died July 8 at his home. He worked as a janitor for Southern Bell Telephone Co for many years and had lived in Florida for 40 years. Funeral services tentatively set for Saturday July 14 with time and place to be announced on local radio. Survived by a son a sister and numerous other relatives.
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Joe McBurnie
2Nd Ave
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Florida
Mrs Ethel Cleave Undergoes Eye Operation in Miami
Mrs Ethel Cleave underwent an eye operation at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami last week and is reported to be recovering nicely.
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Ethel Cleave
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami
Bethel AME Pastor Injured In Daytona Beach Crash
Officers and friends of Bethel AME Church announce pastor Rev. W. M. Everett is hospitalized in Halifax Hospital Daytona Beach after a car crash. Wishing him a speedy recovery.
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Bethel Ame Church
W. M. Everett
Halifax Hospital
Daytoma Beach
Haw kins welcomed baby girl Karen Rene at Naval Hospital
Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Haw kins announce the birth of a daughter born July 4 at the Naval Hospital. The child is named Karen Rene and joins the family with proud parents and hospital arrival.
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Nathaniel Hawkins
the Naval Hospital
Karen Rene
Alfred Gibson Sr. of Key West dies suddenly
Alfred Gibson Sr a well known Key Wester died suddenly Thursday July 5 at Monroe County Hospital Funeral services were held Thursday July 12 from St Peter s Church Fr Reece officiated He leaves wife Sylvia two daughters Bernice two sons Alfred Jr and Julian one sister Mrs Myrtle Taylor of Opa Locka and one brother Chauncey Funeral arrangements were by Key West Funeral Home
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Alfred Gibson, Sr
Key
Funeral for Mrs. Dora Kemp Held at St. Marys Star of the Sea
Mrs Dora Kemp, fatally burned when her home burned last week, was funeralized Wednesday from St Marys Star of the Sea Catholic Church. She leaves one brother Eugene V Kemp of New York, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Mr Kemp attended with her nephew Eugene Kemp Jr of Miami.
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Dora Kemp
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Eugene V. Kemp
New York
Kemp
Eugene Kemp, Jr
Miami
Whist Tournament at VFW Hall July 16
A whist tournament will be held Monday night at the VFW Legion Hall with prizes for winners. Donation is 25 cents. Proceeds support the ladies auxiliary of Walter R. Miclens 6021 to aid their charitable efforts.
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VFW Legion Hall
Walter R. Miclens
Tickets On Sale For City Cemetery Interment
Tickets are on sale for a service with interment planned at City Cemetery. The notice notes attendees should remember the time and place for the ceremony and invites friends and relatives.
Daughters of Johnsons Die at Christian Hospital
Twin daughters of Mr and Mrs Fred Johnson of 6440 NW 20th Ave Apt 7 died July 5 at Christian Hospital. Both babies were stillborn. Burial and interment will take place at Lincoln Cemetery.
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Fred Johnson
20Th Ave
Apt
The
Christian Hospital
Lincoln Cemetery
Burial for 2 Month Old Aaron Parrish Jr
Aaron Parrish Jr aged two months died July 5 at his parents home 18427B Homestead Ave Perrine burial and interment were held Friday July 6 at Evergreen Me
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Aaron Parrish, Jr
Aaron Parrish
Homestead Ave
Perrine
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Infant Humphreys Dies Nine Hours After Birth
Baby girl Humphreys, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Humphreys of 1962 NW 6th Ave, died July 8 at home. The infant was 9 hours old. Burial and interment services will be held at Lincoln Cemetery.
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Humphreys
G. H. Humphreys
6Th Ave
Lincoln Cemetery
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Prudential
John Sweeting
Ally
W. Smith
Grant Bee
Willie Gross
Independent Life and Accident Insurance Co
Ardella Carter
Leroy Delaney
the .Carsons
William Grant
10Th St
Ft. Lauderdale
Eunice A. Basden
Lodia Bell Balkman
Kirk Wood Green
Camelita G. Miller
Memoriam
Obadiah Johnson
Mrs
Maggie Ferguson
Harold Pieze
S. A. Sampson
J Hogans
Aizninow
H “Wag
Frances E. Palme
Benjamin Butler
Julia St
the Peoples’ Newspaper
Stanley Sweeting
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