Veterans graduate at College of the Scriptures in Louisville
In Louisville Kentucky two war veterans were graduated this week at the College of the Scriptures second commencement. Rev James Smith Conway aged 71 a veteran of the Spanish American War and longtime preacher earned a high school diploma while Cornelius Daniels earned a bachelor of arts degree.
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Louisville
ANP
College of the Scriptures
James Smith Conway
College Academy
Cornelius Daniels
Tuskegee graduates 480 in largest class yet
Tuskegee Institute in Alabama awarded 480 degrees and diplomas, the largest class in its 69 years, with more than 8,000 attendees at outdoor White Hall lawn ceremonies. President F D Patterson gave the golden anniversary certificate to Henri E Bransford Holloway, a 1896 graduate from Nashville. Alumni honors went to Ralph B Stewart Sr of Jacksonville and Miss Ethel S Storey of Cleveland.
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Tuskegee Institute
Ala
ANP
Tuskege Institute
White Hall Lawn
F. D. Patterson
Henri E. Bransford Holloway
Nashville
Tanner Painting Gift to Fisk University Reveals Biblical Artist
Nashville Tennessee ANP reports Henry O. Tanner donated his painting The Three Marys, created in 1912, to Fisk University as a gift from the Art Institute of Chicago. The work underscores Tanner as a noted biblical artist and his acclaimed career.
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Nashille
Tenn
ANP
Henry O. Tanner
Fisk University
Art Institute of Chicago
Tanner
School for Bright Children Opened at Florida Academy
Martin Florida ANP reports a program for gifted education has been organized at Fessenden Academy, an American Missionary Association school. The institution will serve 1100 students but dormitory limits cap enrollment, with a student teacher ratio of 14 to 1.
Meharry to graduate 134 in 75th commencement
In Nashville 134 students will graduate from Meharry Medical College at its 75th annual commencement on Monday June 5 on the campus lawn. Brig Gen Louis H Renfrow assistant to the secretary of defense and dentist by training will be the speaker. Archibald J Carey of Chicago will deliver the baccalaureate sermon June 4. The class includes 60 MDs 34 DDS 7 BSN 5 graduate nurses 7 clinical lab tech 4 dental hygiene 17 dental tech certificates.
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Nashville, Tenn
ANP
Meharry Medical College
Louis H. Renfrow
Secretary of Defense
Archibald J. Carey
Cheago
Alexander Urges Prairie View Grads to Work Hard
Archie A. Alexander, noted engineer, addressed 206 Prairie View graduates urging planning for a long life while working as if tomorrow could end. He spoke on engineering opportunities, noting deserts of 3,000 plus Negroes, and that quality work earns merit beyond color. He urged will power, hard work, sociability, integrity, honesty, and tenacity.
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Prairie View
Tex
ANP
Archie A. Alexander
Alexander
Morehouse Spelman and Atlanta to Hold Joint Commencement
Dr Henry P Van Dusen of Union Theological Seminary will preach the baccalaureate at Sisters chapel for Morehouse Spelman and Atlanta university on June 4. Morehouse will hold its 88th commencement in Sale Hall on June 6 with alumnus Dr Howard W Thurman delivering the address to 117 graduates. Thurman, a Daytona Beach native, earned his BA in 1928 at Morehouse and later a BD from Colgate Rochester. he studied at Oberlin and Haverford.
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Atlanta
ANP
Henry P. van Dusen
Union Theological Seminary
Morehouse College
Spelman College
Atlanta University
Spelman
More House College
Sale Hall
Howard W. Thurman
Church For the Fellowship of All Peoples
San Francisco
Calif
Daytona Beach
Fla
Dr. Thurman
Morehouse
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
Oberlin College
Haverford College
Missouri Valley College president to speak at commencement
Lin coln university Mo. will hold commencement exercises Monday June 5 with H Roe Bartle president of Missouri Valley College Marshall Mo as principal speaker. Baccalaureate sermon for 140 graduates will be delivered June 4 by Rev T E Huntley pastor of Central Baptist Church St Louis.
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Vefferso
Ty, Mo
Lincoln University
Pres
H. Roe Bartle
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, Mo
T. E. Huntley
Central Baptist Church
St. Louis
Pensacola High School Tops In Test
Washington High School seniors excelled in Florida twelfth grade testing by the University of Florida in psychology English social studies nature studies and mathematics. top scorers included David Washington 92.4 Wendell Austin 91.2 Ruth Esther Larry 87.6 Ruthie L Pace 86.8 Frederick Milton 86.8 Clarence Davall Jr 86.2 and Alex Knighten 81.3.
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Pensacola, Fla
Washington High School
Florida
University of Florida
David Washington
Wendell Austin
Ruth Esther Larry
Ruthie L. Pace
Frederick Milton
Clarence Davall, Jr
Alex Knighten
Liberty City Elementary News The Sleeping Beauty Folklore Play
Liberty City Elementary reports a May 25 presentation by sixth grade workers in The Sleeping Beauty of Folklore. Sixty six students performed with detailed costuming and staging under Mrs Wanza and teachers. Closing Exercises June 2 feature Gateway to High School and several student speakers and performances.
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Wanza
Juanita Gabriel
Robert Sbraham
Bumps
Andrew Williams
Merita Cowart
Monya Hanna
Rupert
Toni Ferguson
Tuffy
Jacqueline Sargeant
Prince Delmar
Eugene Moon
Wilkie Ferguson
Elly Taylor
Alene Johnson
Dorsey High School
Juanita Homes
Isabell Raymond
Don Alfred Adderley
Thelma Adderley
Alpertha Williams
John J. Williams
Helen Gardiner
Enos Gardiner
Maurice Ellsworth Deveaux
Tereseta Deveaux
Patrick Range
Oscar Range
Thiralee Smith, Jr
Thiralee Smith
Faculty Picnic Planners Honored at Virginia Beach
Collins Edwards Wanza and Miss Taylor received loud thanks for arranging the annual faculty picnic at Virginia Beach. The meal pleased everyone and many relaxed after lunch. Mrs Nancy Collins returned to her classroom after a bereavement leave for her father's death.
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Collins
Edwards
Wanza
Miss Taylor
Woman of the Year honored at Dunbar School event
At the Women’s Day program hosted by St. James AME Church Liberty City Rev J B Blackwell the church named Mrs Clara Pearsall principal of Dunbar School as Woman of the Year for her work benefiting Dade County youths. Sara Christi presented a plaque to recognize her foresight and Christian influence, with participants from about 15 churches and 10 clubs attending.
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St. James Amcb Church
Liberty City
J. B. Blackwell
Clara
Sara Christi
Pearsall
Dade County
D. Payne
C. Pearsall
Dorsey to Graduate 117 Seniors in Baccalaureate
Dorsey High School will hold its baccalaureate service for 117 seniors at the Liberty City Cafetorium with Rev. James B. Blackwell as main speaker. An Open House follows the service. Commencement exercises for 117 graduates will be Friday at 8:00 p.m. in the same building.
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Dorsey High School
Liberty City
James B. Blackwell
Dorsey
Douglas Primary School pre school clinic and PTA notes
The Douglas Primary pre-school clinic drew future PTA members. Dr Roy Boggs spoke on the health of the schoolchild, principal Mrs Mary Williams addressed the emotional climate, and Mrs Mc Queen hosted a handbook briefing. First graders presented a square dance. program planned by first grade teachers. Isabelle Jue was elected group chairman succeeding Mrs Portier after two years.
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Joan Fraley
Agnes Cooper
Alice Reynolds
Mary Reynolds
Schubert
L. Leo Jenkins
Dorsey High School
Rubie Finley
Mary Edwards
Coconut Grove
Smith
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Emma Wells
Mesdames Gomex
Sidnel
Colson
Douglas
PTA
Roy Boggs
Mary Williams
McQueen
Mary Walden
Blue
Portier
Roberts
Walden
Isabelle Jue
BTW Students Award Certificates For School Excellence
In recognition of high achievement the following pupils are awarded certificates across departments at the school. Names and awards include Dorothy King and George Johnson in English. Van Robinson and Gloria Jackson in social studies. Roland Burroughs and Joan Murrell in natural science. Lula Gray, Joel Gullett and James Walker in music. Roland Burroughs and Eugene Cole in industrial arts. Catherine Lacey and Susie Thompson in home economics. Velma Wilcox in physical education. James Ford and Joan Murrell in mathematics. Oscar Davis, Robert Gullett, Robert Bright, Norman Solomon and Clifford Dyes in Negro history scrapbook. plus Lewis Scholarship for Gloria Dene Jackson, Sunlight Beauty School course for Alice Mac Bain, and several club and medal prizes for students including William McKenzie Jr, Valentine Dorsey, Barbara Williams, K L Pharr Award, and Mat tie Thomas.
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Joel Gullett
James Walker
Roland Burroughs
Eugene Cole
Catherine Lacey
Susie Thompson
Velma Wilcox
James Ford
Joan Murrell
Oscar Davis
Robert Gullett
Robert Bright Norman Solomon Clifford Dyes
Frances Lamb
Lewis
Gloria Dene Jackson
Sunlight Beauty School
Alice Mac Bain
Ward
William McKenzie, Jr
Valentine Dorsey
Square Circle Club
Barbara Williams
K. L. Pharr
Kivvie Dames
King of Clubs
James Campbell
Thomas Scott
van Robinson
Zoe Finer
Mattie Thomas
High School Festival Night Music Event This Week
On Thursday night June 8 at 8:00 bands and choruses from Booker T Washington Carver and Dorsey will perform in the High School Festival of Music. Admission is 25 cents. A major seasonal musical event for local music lovers.
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Booker T, Washington, Carver and
Dorsey
Surprise Party for Principal Albert at Phyllis Wheatley
Phyllis Wheatley School teachers staged a luncheon surprise party for Principal Albert Friday morning. The beauti fully decorated visual aids room, soft music by Mrs. M. Thompson, and a short program from each grade followed a “Chew Chew Gum Dance” by the sixth grade. Tapping girls and other gifts finished the joyful event.
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Albert
M. Thompson
Phyllis Wheatley
R. J. Everett
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