Bahamas Good Samaritans mark 104th anniversary service
The Independent Order of Good Samaritans celebrated its 104th anniversary with a thanks giving service at St Matthew Church led by the Ven Archedeacon Knowles. The anniversary dance followed at the Zanzibar on Monday evening. The Thompson Fire Relief fund closed May 19 raising about 3297 dollars sponsored by Bahamas Bar members after fire destroyed Atty Maxwell Thompson’s home. Also noted is the May 16 wedding at St Mary’s Church of Miss Sylvia Grimes and Mr Vincent Simons with Rev Father Dobson officiating and attendees listed. A 21 year old Andros native Cecil Barr died May 21 after a diving accident from a U S submarine at Prince George’s dock. He reportedly struck his head and died. hospital authorities cited a broken neck.
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St. Matthew Church
Archedeacon Knowles
Zanzibar
Thompson
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Atty
Maxwell Thompson
Sylvia Antoinette Grimes
James Todd
Vincent Paul Simons
Richard Simons
St. Mary’s Church
Father Dobson
Maria Todd
Roland Donathan
Charles Diggis
Cecil Barr
Andros
Prince George’s Dock
U. S
Barr
King Edward Lodge Meeting Notice June 4 1951
Members of King Edward Lodge No 8909 are notified to attend the next meeting on June 4 1951 for a very important matter. Mast Gus Wilson N G Elijah Strachan Sec.
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King Edward Lodge No
Gus Wilson
Elijah Strachan
Charles L Williams Day Sponsors At Booker T. Washington High
The Student Council and faculty at Booker T. Washington High School hosted Charles L. Williams Day. Williams received an all expense Cuba trip from the Senior Class, two scrapbooks, a leather and desk set, cuff link sets, dress shirts from the Juniors, an alligator belt and wallet from the Sophomores, plus a travel kit and portrait. A crowd of students and well wishers from across the United States sent telegrams and cards.
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Booker T. Washington High School
Charles L. Williams
Williams
Cuba
Carver Portlock
United States
Mary Whitley Receives Oldsmobile Rocket 88 at Charity Ball
Miss Mary L. Whitley of 1912 NW 5th Ave. won a new Oldsmobile Rocket 88 at the Harlem Square club during the Elks Charity Ball held Thursday night. She held ticket No. 47123.
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Mary L. Whitley
5Th Ave
Elks
Harlem Square Club
Whitley
Bethune Cookman Graduates 160 In Commencement
Miamians honored include Marion Fredericks Miss Gloria Julius and Willy James Williams as graduates with distinction. Miss Julius daughter of David and (illegible) Julius received a candle light citation for embodying Bethune's ideals. Many Miamians listed among the graduates with honors and special awards announced during commencement.
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Marion Fredericks
Gloria Julius
Willy James Williams
U. S. Court Rules On Zoning and Segregation
The Supreme Court upheld a Virginia poll tax ruling and rejected charges of racial discrimination. Jessie Butler, a Negro from Arlington, contested the levy as voter suppression, but the special three-judge Alexandria court found no discrimination. Justice Douglas dissented.
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U. S. Court
High Tribunal
Alexandria
Jessie Butler
Arlington County
Special Court
Supreme Court
William O. Douglas
For Sale Two Lots in Washington Park Fort Lauderdale
Owner offers two lots in Washington Park Fort Lauderdale at a low price. Call 89-2371 for details and arranging purchase.
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Washington Park
Fort Lauderdale
Call
Roanoke Pastor Receives Honorary LL.D. Degree
Arthur L. James of First Baptist Church Roanoke Virginia was awarded the honorary LL.D. degree by Dr. Bethune at the institution.
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Arthur L. James
First Baptist Church
Roanoke
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