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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
9
Poem urging Black readers to leave hostile schools and communities for better opportunities elsewhere. Argues move to places in the South or West with “honest service” and improved schools, stressing that leaving oppressive conditions is not a crime and that better chances exist for those who migrate.
Gov. Earl Warren ordered a statewide probe into George Holman’s sixth year in San Quentin for arson tied to the New Amsterdam hotel fire that killed 22 in 1944. Walter Gordon will lead the inquiry for the California Adult Authority, amid questions raised by a San Francisco Chronicle investigation.
The National Alliance of Postal Employees district 3 met at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Postmaster Samuel Valliere and Commissioner Louie Bandel among attendees. Delegates traveled from Georgia cities, South and North Carolina, and beyond. Principal speaker was Rev. Thomas J. Flannagan, with other figures including George Matthews, Thomas Bomar, L. C. Moman, and Alma D. Bryant.
The Douglass High School senior class announces graduation exercises for Thursday June 7 in the school auditorium. Diplomas will be awarded to Kenneth Butler Henry Carey Floyd Culmer Dorothy Curry Elbridge Curry Ellsworth Edwards Delores Garcia Flora Knowles Leslie McLeod William McKenzie Luther Mounts Jacquelyn Neely Claudina Riou Oretha Roberts Elouise Scott Verdell Trotter Valedictorian Willie Trotter Carol Tynes Eunice Tynes Salutatorian Eloise Van Dyke Edward Weech.
Alphonso Williams, after three years away and seven months in Korea, is the first soldier to return to the community from the Korean War. Misses Betty Jean and Audrey Sawyer departed for West Palm Beach to vacation with their parents.
Mr. Erskene Sawyer and Mr. Tootes of West Palm Beach spent a few hours in the city on last Sunday.
The Junior and Senior Prom of Douglas was held Friday night May 25 at 9 p.m. in the Douglass auditorium decorated beautifully. Over 300 guests enjoyed the evening’s highlights and a short spicy program by the two classes. Dresses were described as beautiful and Parisian in style. Refreshments were served on the patio and dancing filled the night. Hats off to Mr. Theodore Sands and co workers for sponsoring the splendid program.
Mrs Caroline Russell died May 24 after an extended illness. Funeral services were held May 30 at Bethel AME Church with Rev R H Johnson officiating. She leaves a husband Benjamin Russell five daughters Elva Roberts Marie Green Mizpah Oates A Jones Grace Toles three sons Clarke Russell Milton Russell Edward Russell two brothers nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren plus relatives and many friends.
Among the students returning home from college to spend their vacation are Misses Mercedes Hannibal Barbara Welters Barbara Parker Delores Navarro Olga Leggett Dorotha Curry and Mr. Louis Thomas.
Cpl Jessie Trotter, son of Mrs Mary Trotter of 309 Amelia Street, has returned to the city after serving in the army.
Mrs. Lucille Sawyer, formerly of this city, died in New York last week. Her body will be shipped to Key West for funeral services. She was a faithful member of Bethel AME church where Rev. R H Johnson serves as pastor. Survivors include two daughters, a son, a sister, and many relatives and friends.
A reception was held Tuesday evening at Rockland Palace followed by a sightseeing tour and a picnic at Virginia Beach on Thursday, detailing local social activities and gatherings for residents.
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