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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
7
The Miami Municipal police court led by Judge Lawson E. Thomas marks its first anniversary. In its year there were 7,438 cases and $60,929 in fines and forfeitures, averaging about $5,000 monthly. Mayor William Wolforth joined others in congratulating the judge as he starts a second year.
Bolita safety chief O D Henderson urged officers to “run it into the ground and out of business” and to gather evidence for the courts. He spoke at the precinct with Police Chief Headley and captains present as the Dade Grand Jury investigates bolita. The operation persists amid recent fines and imprisonments for agents.
Visiting speakers at the Braden ton K of P Grand Lodge included Harry T. Moore NAACP state executive secretary who outlined recent NAACP cases and anti lynching progress. The Calanthes led by Geneva Williams heard of legal wins for Florida Negroes and pledged to help register at least 25 NAACP members in Florida during 1951.
About 400 people in Brownsville Brooklyn clashed after a hit and run driver was shot by a policeman. Officials say the shooting was not intentional as a ricochet struck the driver in the neck. Fifty officers in twenty radio cars restored order.
The new Goulds high school will probably be named after A. H. Mays of Naranza. Resolutions were endorsed after favorable discussion by the Redland District Chamber of Commerce the South Dade Kiwanis Club and the Goulds Parent-Teacher Association.
Mr and Mrs Mays have long shown interest in education religion and civic welfare in the Redland District. Citizens say it is a fine gesture and note that Mr Mays is also a successful fruit grower.
The Miami Housing Authority states Bunche Park and Richmond Heights are unsuitable for low cost housing due to distance, effectively removing them from consideration. The decision emphasizes access and location as decisive factors in site selection.
A speaker argues about housing desegregation surrounding Knight's Man development near Liberty Square, noting 446 units and urging that land exists for Whites for the next century while questioning where land for Negroes would be found. The comment frames race-based housing tension and public sentiment.
The Ku Klux Klan held a meeting Monday night at 17th Ave and 20th St with around 500 attendees. The article comments on race relations noting the Negro is a part of the whole and deserves respectful treatment from all.
The article argues impeachment proceedings relate to a proposed raise for Sheriff Jimmy Sullivan. It states he would gain $1200 annually if approved. Superintendent James T. Wilson would see a salary rise from $10000 to $12000 should the House pass the bill.
Barrister W E A Callender acts for Screen Actor Errol Flynn in an assault action brought by Duncan McMartin of Canada in a Nassau Bahamas hotel on April 5.
Representative George Okell filed impeachment charges against Governor Fuller War ren last week. A five man committee found all nine articles not legally sufficient. The House voted 76 to 6 to not consider the charges for impeachment.
The Coconut Grove Citizens Slum Clearance Committee under Mrs Elizabeth Virrick will meet with authorities and bar and pool room operators to discuss teenagers frequenting such venues as a factor in juvenile delinquency. The group says the move is a step in the right direction.
Last week two brothers aged 9 and 11 named Willie and Nathaniel Fuller drowned in a rock pit in the Northwest section. This week an 11 year old boy drowned in a rock pit near Richmond Heights. The writer urges warning about the pits as dangerous and urges no swimming alone and careful supervision.
Britain and the United States face a setback after Iran nationalizes its oil industry. Tehran opposes arbitration by the world court and appears to steer toward a more independent stance, signaling a shift in regional influence.
The article notes three colored boys two of them brothers died by drowning in rock pits in Dade county within a week, urging county action to prevent such summer hazards. It also reports Florida Governor impeachment talks ending with a 76-6 House vote and little physical consequence.
In a letter to Rev. H. M. G. McDonald Rep. Floyd explains a Florida State Nursing Association bill. Amended in the House Committee on Public Health to permit anyone with at least two years practical nursing before July 1, 1951 and recommendations from two doctors and two former employers to receive a license automatically. The note adds this could benefit those who took practical nursing courses.
At St. Judge a colored suburb of Montgomery Alabama Father Purcell Catholic priest has built a 126 bed hospital costing 1,500,000. He also built an administration building a church and a graded and high school for 1300 students.
On Memorial Day Miamians recall Tim Butler A C Goggins and R E S Toomey and the old practice of marching to the city cemetery to lay wreaths on fallen comrades. The piece laments a fading spirit and questions whether the tradition still has time.
Jefford Smith of 1560 NW 6th Place, chairman of Miami Chapter No 2, American Veterans Committee, left Miami last Saturday by FEC Railway for New York City. He represents his chapter at the AVC national convention at the Commodore Hotel and will spend a few days in the city after the meeting before returning to Miami to report on it.
Mt Zion AME in Opa Locka hosts a church rally with a $1,000 goal closing July 2. Rev L R Brown of Salters Chapel and Rev L Reddick of Trinity CME are scheduled to preach June 12 and June 14 to aid the rally. the Sons of Harmony entertain and John Frazier wins a vocal contest.
The Miami Bethune Cookman Circle led by president Mrs Maude Diaz donated $100 to Bethune Cookman College. The contribution was presented during the 47th commencement exercises held Monday in the college chapel.
Personal note offering a 6 ft Frigidaire refrigerator and a small gas stove in excellent condition. See M. V. Moore at 14681 Monroe St. Richmond Heights for details.
Miss Mary McMurray, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mary McMurray, returns home to 1620 NW 63rd Street after a week in Chicago. Her friend Mr Ulysses Woodward of 6110 NW 18th Ave greets her as she reports a very enjoyable visit.
Mrs. Ida Webb of 1903 NW 2nd Ct gradually improves from fractures in both arms after a fall on Miami Beach while trying to escape a biting dog several weeks ago.
Mrs Julia Dean departed Sunday by PA Airways for the Bahamas to be at the bedside of her ill mother.
Among passengers leaving by Pan American Airways for the Bahamas on Sunday afternoon was Mrs Adiana Kerr who went to visit her mother and other relatives.
Joe Lewis of Miami received a timely birthday surprise Sunday night during the Amos Milburn dance at Rockland Palace. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lonie Ball, Mrs. Maude Exerson, Mrs. Essie Edwards, Mrs. Emma Mallory, Mrs. Jean Berry, Mrs. Rosana Jones, Mr. Ike Williams, Mr. Houston, and Mr. Elliott Pieze.
Charles Shakespeare Campbell is appointed manager of Clyde's Youth Recreation Center at 1439 NW 3rd Ave. He extends a welcome to local boys and promises orderly, pleasant activities and supervision at all times.
Dorsey Playground captured the city track crown at the 12th annual Mi ami Recreation Division meet held at the University of Miami with 124 points. Coconut Grove trailed with 107, Liberty 69, and Dixie 2. High scorers included N Gaitor of Coconut Grove 15? points and J Walker of Dorsey with 13.
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