Record Army Enlistment Reported Here
A record 65 Army and Air Force enlistments were recorded by the South Florida recruiting office in Miami for five days from July 17 to 21. As of July 21, 137 enlistments have been effected for the month by the Miami Station. The Army portion included 24 enlistments with 2 for officer candidate school and 2 for women joining the WAC. The average age was 19% with over 1½ years of schooling and 10 having prior service. Dade County contributed 38 enlistments. 6 neighboring counties added 27. Names listed include Jim Macklevaney, Norman W. Gibson, and Chris Wilkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Florida
Miami
Harold Hillman
Hillman
Army
Air Force
Navy
National Guard
Dade County
Score Governor On Inaction On Bombings
In a sharp letter to Governor Allan Shivers of Texas critics question his concern for the welfare of Negroes after two July 14 statements. He said Rangers would quell disturbances at a Port Arthur oil plant but would not be sent to Dallas, where bombings of Negro homes have persisted since January.
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Dallas
Allan Shivers
Texas
Rotary
Shivers
Texas Rangers
Port Arthur
Texas Company
Rangers
Take & Ward
Sime Yranite
Governors Office
Miamians Celebrate Ft Myers Visit with Beach Party
Mrs. Sybil Boggis and Mrs. Allaine Golston of Miami spent time in Ft. Myers with relatives Mrs. T. H. Moore and Mrs. Mary Jackson. A beach party planned by Miss Perry Mrs. Velasco and Mrs. Jackson featured a gulf dip and fried chicken lunch. Mrs. Moore leads the Progressive Baptist State Convention and plans visits from her sons Ted and Fred Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil Boggis
Allaine Golston
Miami
Golston
T. H. Moore
Mary Jackson
Ft. Myers
Palms
Gulf
Jackson
Winifred Perry
Moore
Leila Velasco
Velasco
Miss Perry
Dunbar High School of
Progressive Baptist State Convent
Ted
Fred Moore
New York City
Florida
Miss White Hosts Birthday Party For Elks Guests
Miss Marie White celebrated her birthday Monday at home with Elks and daughter Ellis. Neighbors and friends attended. Flowers came from blind students of the Negro Lighthouse. A large cake arrived from Mrs. Elizabeth Brown. Gifts came from Florida and white friends. a gift from Japan was sent by Rev. Kenneth White. Greater Miami lodge and temple were represented. Leon Lewis covered the event for the press. Dr. Eleanor Eady and Dr. Ruby Brown helped serve guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie White
Elks
Ellis
Negro Lighthouse
Elizabeth Brown
The
Missionary Society of
Years Make A Difference In My Youthful Life
A reflective verse traces how years alter happiness and brightness. The speaker recalls joyful boyhood, then laments aging shadows, heavy thoughts, and time's unbidden, truthful story approaching with the night.
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Meharry
Daniel Earl Smith
Meharry Medical College
Kappa Sigma Pi
Omicron Kappa Upsilon
Paul Smith
Lexington
Isabelle Richardson
Detroit
ANP
Jim Macklevaney
10Th St
Norman W. Gibson
Chris Wilkerson
17Th St
Golf Association
Miss White
18Th Ave
de Sal
the Times
Ae “Echo
Kentucky
Echo Spring Distilling Company
Louisville
Brown’s Taxi Service
Cadillac
N.W
8Th Street
Coleman’s
General Auto Repairing
Gulf Products Auto Accessories
N. W
3Rd Avenue
Magic City Auto Driving School
Benny O’berry
6Th Avenue
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