Bethel AME Baby Contest Winners Named
The baby contest at Bethel AME church was a great success. Sharon Elaine Lopez won first prize, Vandera Butler took second, and Francena Inez Forbes earned third. Contest sponsored by Choir No. 1. other contestants also received prizes.
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Bethel Ame Church
Sharon Elaine Lopez
Howard Lopez
Vandera Butler
Colton Butler
Francena Inez Forbes
Inez Scott
Choir No. 1
Woman's Civic Club Meets at Community Center
The Woman's Civic Club met at the Community Center on Monday night July 14 with vice president Mrs. Wilhelmena Bain presiding. Members were entertained by Mrs. Celestine Evans and Mrs. Tomaso Morrero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Civic Club
Wilhelmena Bain
Celestine Evans
Tomaso Morrero
Veterans Home Dedication Set For Christmas Season
The new Veterans Home at 803 Emma Street, built by union members from both posts, will be dedicated during the Christmas season. Major C B Harvey is the architect and Alfred A Allen serves as building program chairman.
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Emma St
C. B. Harvey
Alfred A. Allen
Brooklyn Resident Returns From Visit
Mr. C. McDuffie spent a few days visiting relatives and friends and returned to his Brooklyn home last Friday.
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Mr. C. McDuffie
Brooklyn
Mrs Bernice Gallagher Recovers After Minor Operation
Mrs Bernice Gallagher is improving nicely after a minor operation. Friends wish her well again soon.
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Bernice Gallagher
Illness Continues For Arthur Brown And Alfred Higgs
Mr. Arthur Brown and Mr. Alfred Higgs remain seriously ill in hospital care while doctors monitor their conditions and provide updates on treatment and prognosis.
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Arthur Brown
Alfred Higgs
Soldier writes home on Korea injury improving
Pvt. Gilbert Leggett, wounded in Korea, informs his parents Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Leggett of Truman that he is improving nicely. He asks friends to write and say they are glad to hear from him.
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Gilbert Leggett
Korea
Denzel Leggett
Truman
Pallbearers Convention Heads to Melbourne
Miss Malvese Pinder and Mrs Almenus Dean departed the city to attend the Pallbearers Convention set to convene in Melbourne.
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Malvese Pinder
Almenus Dean
Pallbearers
Melbourne
Priest attacks real estate lobbyists over racial housing panic
In Chicago the Rev. Hugh Calkins condemned real estate men for exploiting white homeowners fears to create tense mixed neighborhoods. He urged White families to stay in their homes and live together despite pressure to sell as racial tensions rise.
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Chicago
RNP
Hugh Calkins
Father Calkins
Servite Fathers
Elks Rally and Dinner Planned by Greater Miami Temple
The Daughter Elks of Greater Miami Temple No. 769 invite all daughters and Bills to a Wednesday dinner at Woodmen hall at 7 30 pm July 23. Dr Ruler Ellen Taylor seeks a new term and outlines a 1953 program with household hints shopping guide and fashion sheet. Washington Carver high earns first 100 scholarship at year end for top student.
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Elks of
Greater Miami Temple No. 769
Woodmen Hall
Ellen Taylor
Marie White
Memb
Greater Miami Temple
Elks
Bertie Baldwin
Co. Washington Carver High
Heroines To Meet at Gethsemane Court 338 Tuesday
All members are requested to meet July 22 at 5 30 p m at the Longshoremen hall corner of N W 3rd Ave and 17th St Initiation will be held Deputy Thomas Rolle is requested for the instruction period Signed Sis Serena Green MAM Sis Elizabeth Ansley Sec
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Progressive Chapter No. 29
OES
Better Citizens
Millie
Tillie
Masonic Temple
27Th Ave
48Th St
Viola Hill
W. M
Lois Archer
Corine Pierce
Gethsemane Court No. 338
Longshoremen Hall
N.W. 3Rd Ave
17Th St
Thomas Rolle
Sis
Serena Green
Elizabeth Ansley
Paragraph on Christians and Negroes Education Debate
A speaker argued that Christians and Negroes should work together to overcome ignorance and prejudice, suggesting cooperative education as a remedy. The remark emphasized shared goals and urged constructive dialogue to improve race relations.
Vacationers In Collision Near Pensacola
Mr and Mrs Sandy Bivins collided with a Standard Oil truck on a Tuesday morning while en route to Miami ending a brief vacation in Pensacola. Mrs Bivins lost a tooth and suffered a free shoulder. Mr Bivins witnessed a driver’s mental turmoil and was arrested and taken to the house of correction. They paid a small fine before continuing home to the Magic City.
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Sandy Bivins
Miami
Pensacola
Young Man Warned Over Free Meals at Local Coffee Shop
A friend warns he will name a young man who keeps warming chairs at Car ters and Johnson Coffee Shop without buying, promising to mention him in the next column.
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Carter’s and Johnson Coffee
Vacationing Mr. Turner Seen in Hot Springs
Mr Charles Turner an employee at Browns Famous Corner is reported on a month’s vacation He is believed to be in Hot Springs Arkansas according to the columnist not confirming other details.
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Charles Turner
Brown’s
Johnson and Sons Shoe Shop to Remodel This Week
Albert Johnson owner and operator of Johnson and Sons Shoe Shop will start remodeling this week. He said his aim is to serve the fast growing community with the best equipment possible.
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Albert Johnson
Johnson and Sons
Local notes on residents recovery and life events
Daniel Williams has recovered from a minor operation and is doing fine. James Dean is home on furlough after spending time in Korea. John BankER Brown has been with Shaddie Ward for fifteen years. You can see the balding beer dispenser at Shaddie's Tavern where he hopes to be for fifteen more years. Joseph Davis and wife are doing nicely these days. This is Joe's first trip to the altar.
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Daniel Williams
James Dean
Korea
John
Brown
Shaddie Ward
Shaddie
Joseph Davis
Wives Return From New York Improve Local Scene
Lawrence B. Cooper and Chas Aranha appear better after wives return from New York. Aranha is on the wagon. The area’s sidewalks and wider streets give the town a fin ishing touch while dust remains a worry for the future.
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Lawrence B. Cooper
Chas
Aranha
New York
Paved Streets Hope After Republican Convention
A reader questions street paving across the city after the Republican Party convention keynote speaker. They express doubt the streets will be paved and anticipate the next three weeks will reveal how the explosive political situation unfolds.
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Republican Party
Bill Stanley Vacation and Sam’s Shoe Shine Helper
Bill Stanley plans vacation while Sam works to clear a hurdle. Readers are invited to bring shoes to Sam for shining at his 15th Avenue and 70th Street shop. Zeke signs off, promising to see readers next week.
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Bill Stanley
Sam
15Th Ave
70Th St
Zeke
Graduation Thank You Note From Miss Jesselyn McLeod
Miss Jesselyn McLeod expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for beautiful gifts received at her graduation. She notes the kindness will never be forgotten and sends thanks again.
Home town boys overseas column request letter
A reader requests a weekly column detailing where hometown servicemen are stationed. The letter mentions May 24 graduation photos of Dorsey and Booker T. Washington high schools and wishes belated birthday wishes for Valerie Maria Anderson. It is signed by Cpl. Tommie L. Davies U.S. 53 062 905 531d Petro Supply Co. APO 46 de P.M. New York NY.
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Mr. Reeves
Dorsey
Booker T. Washington
Valerie Maria Anderson
Miss Andreson
Cpl
Tommie L. Davies
U.S
Petro Supply Co
APO
de P.M
New York
N.Y
50Th St
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Briggs
VFW
American Legion
DT. Elks
Carver Ranches
West Carver Ranches
Hallandale
C. R
Carver Ranches, Inc
West Carver
N.W
Florida
Ezekiel
Jesselyn McLeod
Leo
Dade County Mortgage CO
Biscayne Building
D & H Construction
North
Miami Beach
Brownsville
Liberty City
Dixie Highway
148Rd Street
N. E. 14Th Avenue
N.E. 14Th Avenue
152Nd
Model Home
N.E
152Nd Terrace
Th Court
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