Bahamian Race Wins and Fire News From May 11
Betty Neymour won the May 11 Alexei Nihon 280 dollars ladies bicycle race finishing from Fort Montague Beach Hotel to Hobby Horse Hall in 19 minutes. Elizabeth Ferguson Mary Clarke Barbara Bethel and Eloriosa Carey won second through fifth prizes. Gerald Cash presented the prizes. A Tropic Isle Restaurant building roof was destroyed by fire early May 11 leaving only walls. The 140 foot Base Road Poinciana Drive building was vacant after furniture removal and the fire consumed the rest. Police investigate the fire. May 17 Shakespeare play The Merchant of Venice directed by Rodney Bain featured prizes presented by Miss Marion Carstairs. Speakers included Christiana Clapham and others. Commissioner Culmer chaired.
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Alexei Nihon
Betty Neymour
Fort Montague Beach Hotel
Hobby Horse Hall
Elizabeth Ferguson
Mary Clarke
Barbara Bethel
Eloriosa Carey
Gerald Cash
Base Road
Poinciana Drive
Rodney Bain
Marion Carstairs
Christiana Clapham
Bahamas
British Red Cross
A. H. M. Best
Campbell
C. H., Reeves
E. L. Taylor
Cummings
C. B. Thurston
W. Granger
R. H. Culmer
Commencement Exercises at Arthur's Town Government School
Commencement exercises of the Government school at Arthur's Town Cat Island were held on a date not specified in the fragment. Attendees included faculty and graduates, marking a ceremonial milestone for the institution.
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Arthur’s Town
Cat Island
Bahamas Election Fever Shapes Campaigns Across Islands
The Bahamas sees heated campaign talk as the general election approaches with P L P and B D S vying for power. Members of the old House of Assembly recently dissolved, ending their terms amid political upheaval and looming outcomes.
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Bahamas
House of Assembly
Candidates in New Providence Election Race for Sixteen Seats
West Marshall area hopes for an Easter outcome as New Providence plans a June 8 election. Eight seats represent four districts for seven years, with 19 candidates listed: City Stafford Sands, Dr. R. W. Sawyer, Dr. Jackson L. Burnside. South B A Cambridge, Dr. C. R. Walker, Randol Fawkes, L. O. Pindling, Ortland Bodie. West Gerald C. Cash, Marcus Bethel, Paul Addedley, Milo Butler, Alec Mallis, Perc y Christie. East R. T. Symonette, Etienne DuPuch, Sammy Isaacs, W. G. Cash, G. A. Johnson.
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New Providence
Stafford L. Sands
R. W. Sawyer
Jackson L. Burnside
South
B. A. Cambridge
C. R. Walker
Randol Fawkes
L. O. Pindling
Ortland Bodie
West
Gerald C. Cash
Marcus Bethel
Death of Mrs. Susan Cartwright in Nassau memorialized
Mrs Susan Therese Cartwright 85 died at her daughter’s home in Nassau on May 17. Widow of Christopher Cartwright of George Town Exuma she had lived in Nassau for years. Survived by three sons five daughters 40 grandchildren 30 great grandchildren and other relatives.
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Susan Therese Cartwright
Melissa Minnis
Dowdeswell St
Christopher Cartwright
George Town
Exuma
Nassau
Mrs Ora Washington Visit to Miami and AME Conference
Mrs Ora Washington spent two weeks in Greater Miami with her niece Mrs Rosa Lee Rolle 1529 NW 69th Street and returned to Jacksonville on May 22 after a pleasant visit She attended the 35th Quadrennial Conference of the AME Church and met many friends Mrs Washington is a member of Grant Memorial Church
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Ora Washington
Greater
Miami
Rosa Lee Rolle
Jacksonville
AME
Washington
Grant Memorial Church
Metter Funeral Home Proprietor Travels to Miami
Mr. Randle W. Heard, owner of Heard Funeral Home in Metter Georgia, is taking a brief vacation in Miami. He also owns a Metter snack bar service station and beauty shop.
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Randle W. Heard
Heard Funeral Home
Metter
Miami
Miami Briefs and Social Notes
Miss Druscilla Thompson returned to Miami last Sunday after a week in New York City visiting relatives. Calender Roberts a Nassau businessman traveled to the city to attend his brother Cornelius Roberts funeral. Albert McCoy, a noted member of the Greater Miami Elks Lodge, was injured and transferred from Jackson Memorial to the Veterans Hospital in Coral Gables. He would be glad to receive visits from friends.
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Druscilla Thompson
New York City
Miami
Calender Roberts
Nassau
Bahamas
Cornelius Roberts
Albert McCoy
Greater Miami
Elks Lodge
Jackson Memorial
Veterans Hospital
Coral Gables
In Memoriam James Delancy Memorial Card
In sad but loving memory of our dear father and grandfather Mr James Delancy who departed this life June 1 1954 Where the weary are at rest for evermore Henry Delancy son Jack Delancy son John Delancy son Hilda Delancy daughter
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James Delancy
Evermore
Henry Delancy
Jack Delancy
John Delancy
Hilda Delancy
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Sympathy
The family expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for cards telegrams florals and sympathy during their bereavement. Special thanks to Bethany S D A Church pastor Rev J L Johnson St James Baptist Church Rev Joseph Smith senior choir and Rev L A Thompson and Francis Funeral Home for consoling service.
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Bethany S. D. A
J. L. Johnson
Joseph Smith
St. James Baptist Church
L. A. Thompson
Francis Funeral Home
In loving memory of Eliza Flowers 1949 funeral note
In loving memory of Eliza Flowers she departed this life January 1949 Our hearts still ache with sadness Our eyes shed many a tear God alone knows how we miss you At the dawn of another year Mrs Muriel Humes daughter Mrs Cleomie Jones daughter Mr Joshua Flowers Miss Eloise Swavy granddaughter Miss Laura Swavy
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Eliza Flowers
Muriel ‘Humes
Cleomie Jones
Joshua Flowers
Eloise Swavy
Laura Swavy
Death notice for Charles Sears of Nassau Bahamas
Charles Sears of Nassau died Tuesday May 22 at Princess Margaret Hospital in Nassau Bahamas. He was brother of James Sears of this city. He leaves a wife five children five brothers and a host of other relatives and friends. Sleep on dear brother sleep on and take your rest Jesus lives you best.
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Charles Sears
Nassau
James Sears
Princess Margaret Hospital
Bahamas
Brother
Jesus
Booker T. Jerry Range Dies at Home in May
Booker T. Jerry Range, aged, died at his residence on the morning of May 29. He is survived by a son, Booker T. Jr. of the U. S. Army, several sisters and brothers, and other relatives. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced via local radio stations.
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Booker T. Jerry
Booker T., Jr
U. S. Army
Stillborn infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Lee Whitehead
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Lee Whitehead of 4618 NW 26th Ave was stillborn on the morning of April 27. Grave services were conducted on June 1.
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Henry Lee Whitehead
26Th Ave
Une
Amos Moore Dies. Funeral Planned for June 4
Amos Moore of 817A Northwest 68th Street died unexpectedly on May 30. He is survived by his widow Rosa Lee and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Monday June 4 at 4 p.m. at Greater Bethel AME Church with Rev. J Blackwell officiating, burial in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery.
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Amos Moore
Rosa Lee
Greater Bethel Ame
Rev. J
Lincoln Memorial
B. Blackwell
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By A. 4. McKinzi
Beity Drive
Sctheatre
Ave
Anthony Ouinn
Memoriam
Alice Muuer
Wire
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