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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1956

Page

6

Memorial Card of Thanks for Alfred Gibson Sr

The family of the late Alfred Gibson Sr express thanks to Father Reece of St. Peter's Episcopal Church and to friends for kindness during their bereavement. Gratitude extended to the Key West Florist Mrs Ernestine Welters, for cards, telegrams and florals, and to those who lent cars. Appreciation also for service by Key West Undertaking Co. The Family, Key West Florida.

Father Reece St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Key West Ernestine Welters Key West Undertaking Co Key West, Fla

Thankful note from MR SHADDIE WARD after illness

MR SHADDIE WARD expresses deep gratitude to friends who visited him in hospital and at home. He thanks Rev J B Blackwell Bethel AME Church members, the Jackson Memorial Hospital nurses, Dr W Lindau, and various clubs and lodges for support and prayers. He credits restored health to the Good Lord.

J.B. Blackwell Bethel Ame Church Jackson Memorial Hospital W. Lindau

Thanks for support after loss of Norman Knowles

The family of the late Mr. Norman, who died July 10 and was funeralized July 15, expresses thanks to Rev. D. E. Smalls and Ward Chapel AME Church of Hallandale, Pall Bearers Lodge No. 391 F and A.M., Central Baptist Church and Rev. E. J. Clark, neighbors and friends. Special thanks for everything from Mrs. Blanch Knowles and Hallandale, Florida.

Norman D. E. Smalls Ward Chapel Hallandale Pall Bearers Lodge A.M Central Baptist Church E. J. Clark

Bereavement thanks from Opa Locka family

Edna Robinson Charlie Williams Ophelia Jones and family express gratitude for kindnesses and sympathy shown during their bereavement at Range Funeral Home. They thank doctors ministers and friends for cards telegraphs flowers and other tokens.

19Th Ave Opa Locka Range Funeral Home Edna Robinson Charlie Williams Ophelia Jones

A Message of Thanks from Mrs. Alice Butler

Mrs. Alice Butler sister of the late thanks neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and death. Gratitude for letters cards telegrams flowers cars and gestures. Special thanks to Rev R J Blaine St Paul AME Church and Bethell Williams Funeral Home for their service.

R. J. Blaine St. Paul Ame Church Bethell Williams Funeral Home Alice Butler

In Memoriam Zilpha Bain Detroit Memory Keeps Alive

In sad but loving memory of Zilpha Bain who passed away July 23 1955 in Detroit Michigan Your friend Della B Carey and Family share sorrow and remembrance one year later as she lingers in our hearts and thoughts.

Detroit Mich Della B. Carey

Bereaved Florida City resident thanks many friends

Mrs. Agnes Williams expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for flowers telegraphs and cards shown during hours of bereavement. She specially thanks Williams Bethell Funeral Home Rev H Moss New Mt Zion Baptist Church Edna DeVeaux Homestead principal and friends from Liberty City Miami Richmond Heights Perrine Key West Hobe Sound West Palm Beach Vero Beach Love and Charity Odd Fellows Homestead and Opa Locka.

Florida City Williams-Bethell Funeral Home H. Moss New Mt. Zion

In sad memory of Benjamin Bullard departed July 21

Dear husband and father remembered with love by Alice Bullard and family. The message notes he passed away on July 21 and that he is gone but not forgotten. It speaks of love from wife, children, grandchildren, in laws, and family with a remembrance to sleep on and rest in Jesus.

Benjamin Bullard Jesus Alice Bullard

In loving memory of Henry L. Reeves

In loving memory of our dear father Henry L Reeves who died July 22 1922. Gone but not forgotten. May light perpetual shine upon him. Mrs Henrietta Sweeting daughter Henry E S Reeves son Cleveland Reeves son Fred B Reeves son

Henry L. Reeves Henrietta Sweeting Henry E. S. Reeves Cleveland Reeves Fred B. Reeves

Local Resident Samuel Simpkins Dies After Hospital Arrival

Range Samuel Simpkins of 675 NW 17th Street died on Friday July 13 after arrival at Jackson Memorial Hospital. A Miami resident for over 25 years he worked long time for Hector Supply Co. Survived by son Roosevelt and three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services set for Sunday July 22 in Mulberry Florida.

Samuel Simpkins 17Th St Jackson Memorial Hospital Simpkins Miami Hector Supply Co Roosevelt

Mrs Ophelia Lee Thanks Friends and Institutions

Mrs Ophelia Lee expresses gratitude to friends for flowers cards and condolences and thanks Jackson Memorial Hospital Paravista Heights Convalescent Home Benezer Church and Francis Funeral Home for services rendered. Niece Bertha M Flowers extends thanks.

Jackson Memorial Hospital Paravilla Heights Aaron Hall Benezer M. Church Francis Funeral Home Bertha M. Flowers

Death Notice for Charles Cox in Jacksonville Florida

Charles Cox of 2450 NW 155th terrace died at Duval Medical Center in Jacksonville Florida on Friday July 13 after being injured in a highway crash on July 1. He leaves his mother Maggie Roberts two sisters five children and other relatives. Rosary Friday July 20 at 7 p.m. then body to be in state overnight. Funeral at St Francis Xavier Church NW 4th Ave and 16th Terrace at 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in City Cemetery.

Charles Cox St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church 4Th Ave 16Th Ter City Cemetery Miami Ave 18Th St 155Th Terrace Duval Medical Center Jacksonville Fla Maggie Roberts St. Francis Xavier Church 16Th Terrace

Obituary for Joseph Major Departed July 19 1946

Our husband and father and grand Joseph Major passed away on July 19, 1946. May he rest in peace.

Wallace Terry Louis dies at Hallandale home July 16

Terry Louis Wallace of 5401 NW 22nd St Hallandale died at his residence on the morning of July 16. He is survived by his parents and other relatives. Services were held Friday morning with burial in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Terry Louis’ Wallace 22Nd St Hallandale Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Catherine Ann Brown Dies at Jackson Memorial Hospital

Catherine Ann Brown age year daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Brown died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on July 14. She is survived by her parents one sister and other relatives. Services were held Friday afternoon with burial in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Ctherine Ann Brown Eddie Brown Jackson Memorial Hospital Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Stillborn infant of Mrs Elector Delaney

The infant son of Mrs Elector Delaney of 6543 NW 14th Court was stillborn on July 18. Burial will take place Saturday July 21 at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Elector Delaney 14Th Ct Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Stillborn infant of Rev and Mrs Matthew named effort

The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. Matthew of 2619 NW 72nd St. was stillborn at a local hospital on Thursday, July 19. Services will be conducted on Saturday with burial in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.

Matthew 72Nd St Lincoln Memorial Cemetery

Help Wanted Patro lman City of Miami Civil Service

Male applicants sought for patrolman exam in Miami with $285 monthly pay for a 40 hour week. Age 23 to 34, height 5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 3 in, weight 145 to 220 lbs. Medical exam and character investigation required. High school or equivalent education. Vision 20 20 without glasses. Florida residency one year. Veterans bring discharge photostat. Apply 3318 Pan American Drive.

State of Florida

For Sale Lot and Two Homes in Miami Beach Area

For sale listing items include 1731 NW 68th Terrace and 3927 Indian Creek Drive Miami Beach with viewing 10 to 1 p.m. Two bedroom house plus two furnished efficiencies feature three tile baths two septic tanks a solar heater and booster. Located near Edison Center on a bus line close to schools. Phone Mr Rolle NE 5-4371.

Lot Cheap Rolle Indian Creek Miami Beach Edison Center 64Th St

Sundays Drug Store at 178 NW 14th St

Fully stocked Sunday drug store listing at 178 NW 14th Street with contact NE 5 9926 for home inquiries and orders.

14Th St

Lovely New Homes on Northwest Streets Describe 3 Bedroom Lots

Real estate promotions list properties at 2300 N W 56th Street 5710 N W 19th Ave 2372 N W 55th Ter and 2378 N W 55th Ter. Homes feature 2 or 3 bedrooms with no money down and built on buyer lots. Contact Baron JE at 8 1340 for details.

N.W 56Th Street 19Th Ave Baron JE

Real estate lots for sale in multiple Florida locations

Cash paid for lots or acreage including 50x140 corner Liberty City 50x143 corner Carver Ranches 50x100 Dania 50x100 Ft. Lauderdale 50x110 Perrine Baron JE 8-1340. Listing lists prices at five dollars weekly and specifies several county areas with sizes for the parcels.

Liberty City Carver Ranches Dania Ft. Lauderdale Perrine

For Rent Store in Brown's Sub area

Centrally located for doing good business suitable for grocery sundry beauty or barber shop at 3096 NW 46th St. Phone 82-4977. 121 Large 6 room clean stucco home with screened doors and windows lights bath water and large yard very cheap call NE 4-8926.

Brown’s 46Th St

Desirable Liberty City shop site on NW 62nd Street

Prime location in the heart of Liberty City at 1190 NW 62nd Street suitable for a grocery meat market sundry or beauty or barber shop. For information call JE 17587.

Heart of Liberty City 62Nd St

Lot Wanted Near Utilities for R-1 or R-2

Person seeks an affordable lot close in for R-1 or R-2 use. Contact NE 4-5564.

Found Lady’s Wallet With IDs and Papers

A lost green wallet contains snapshot photos of a man and a woman, a driver’s license for Julia Johnson Morton, an identification card for Cleo Lee, a birth certificate from Bullock County Georgia, and other important documents. The finder requests contact to return possessions.

Ladies Green Julia Johnson Morton Cleo Lee Bullock County Georgia

Lost ladies glasses with half shell and gold rim

A pair of ladies' glasses prescribed for owner use only. Half shell and half gold rim with three gold adornment spots on the rim. Lost or misplaced two weeks ago, possibly on bus 11 or 21. Reward offered.

Wanted job in garden and outdoor work

A job seeker offers year round work in flower garden and outdoor tasks. Contact by phone NE 4 7543.

Adult Sewing and Millinery Classes Open Citywide

Adult classes in sewing and millinery run at multiple centers including G W Carver for hat making and sewing, Mays High, Northwestern costume design, Richmond Heights, J E Scott auditorium, B T Washington High, St John Baptist Church, and Bethune Elementary. Lessons cover beginner to advanced topics with a $1 room fee. Teachers are Mrs M L Belcher and supervisor Mrs M K Reid.

G. W. Carver Mays High Northwestern Costume Richmond Hgts M. L. Belcher M. K. Reid

Real Estate Training Offered By Local Instructor

A competent instructor offers Broker Salesmanship courses with evening classes Tuesday and Thursday 8 to 10 p.m. Tuition is reasonable. For information call 81 7 9796 or 81 7 9453 or write P O Box 896 Richmond Heights Fla Mrs Ora D Lee state certified broker salesman instructor.

P. O. Box Richmond Heights Fla Ora D. Lee

Attention Builders Land tract on N W 32nd Ave near 47th 48th Sts

Large valuable parcel offered directly from owner with suitable zoning. Contact phone NE 4 1385 for details and negotiations.

N.W

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alfred Gibson, SR MR. Shaddie Ward Rilla Williams Memoriam Zilpha Bain James Williams Ophelia Lee Joseph Major God Bishop Baker P. O Cleveland Ohio City OF Miami Civil Service Dade County W. O. Mundy N. W 17Th Street Miami, Florida CBS New Coral Gables H. Munnings 5Th Ave New York City Giles and Callery Employment Agency Clark St Cincinnati Herman D. Griffith
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