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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1955
Page
7
A Miami area air-raid siren sound will mark one minute of prayer at 1 00 pm Saturdays as Mayors and city commissions consider proclamations. A Miami Baptist Church delegation led by Mrs Fay High urged the move, with Coral Gables and South Miami joining May 25. Other cities statewide may follow.
A gospel chorus of over 70 voices will lead services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Rev Edward T Graham Day the fourth Sunday in June. Rev W F Tanner II will preach and 1000 notices will be distributed in Dade County. The Grahamites Club funds a world tour for the preacher and donations may be sent to treasurer Mrs Mary Lee Berrien at 260 NW 8th Street.
The Nobles of Kazah Temple No. 149 of Miami traveled to Tampa May 19 to 22 for The Gala Day Event with Harram Temple. Ill Potentate Zeke Brady and others were praised for eloquent speeches that won Miami the 1956 Gala Day, with attendees including Mrs Louise Rolle and Mrs Mary Davis.
Sunlight discusses advertising through honest service and good appearance. It praises Miami Times as a top advertising source, notes beauticians’ neatness and charm build trust, and mentions Sunlight trophy won by Chapter 55 Miami for 1955-56 with Mrs. Louise Riley president. The State Convention occurred in Gainesville and Sunlight’s student club held a beach event at Virginia.
The St James A M E Church begins its first Communion service of the third quarter with the pastor urging attendance all day. Men’s Day is set for the second Sunday in June as 42 Congressional District leaders aim to beat the women, led by Ralph V. White and other district chairmen. Guest speakers include a Greater Miami civic figure in the morning and Bro D A Douglas of Atlanta Life Insurance in the evening.
News From Perrine notes circles preparing delegates to Pallbearers' Grand Lodge meeting in Ft. Lauderdale. Spiritual Baptist Church services and a major Ministers and Deacons' Union gathering of the Atlantic Coast Baptist Association occurred, first time in the city, with inspiring sessions. A list of local churches and worship hours is provided and residents urged to attend their church regularly.
Rev E King pastors the Sweet Home Baptist Church with Bro Jimmie Marshall as clerk. Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by morning worship and evening worship.
Mt Sinai Baptist announces Rev J E Murray as pastor and Sister M Harris as clerk. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. Evening service at 5 30 p m. (Abbreviations reflect church schedule.)
In sad but loving memory of our dear father and grandfather 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 Delancey daughter.
In memory of our dear daughter and sister Lillie Mae Dean who departed this life May 31 1949. Gone but not forgotten. Sleep on and take your rest. We loved you but Jesus loved you best. Mrs Geneva Trotman and Family
The church announces morning worship at 9 30 a m with Rev EB Sheppard pastor and evening service at 7 30 p m Sister Lawra Adger is the clerk at Bille School.
Church of God announces Bishop Watson and Brother H Moss presiding. Sunday School at 9 30 am morning worship at 11 30 am. Attendance and location details appear incomplete.
Died at Jackson Memorial Hospital on May 26 Fisher Ellis of 269 NW 8th St. Survived by a nephew and other relatives of Pittsburg, Pa. Funeral June 4 with interment at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Anthony White of 6061 NW 18th Ave. died at Kendall Hospital May 27. Remains sent to Dublin, Ga. for burial.
Funeral services for the mother of Sister Laverne Robinson were held Saturday afternoon at Hurst Chapel following Sunday School and evening worship services.
Trinity CME opens at 9 30 a m with superintendent Joseph Crumbly in charge. Rev N Martin preaches at 11 a m from Hebrews 11 14 and in the evening from Luke 18 38. Frida night Love Feast. Epworth League 6 p m Sundays. Guest Rev O R Jackson presiding elder Tampa district will worship. Remember communion on first Sunday. Trinity CME 2014 NW 5th Court. Julia Hammock reporter.
A new class president was elected. Melvin Jackson associated with the Florida State Employment Office was Friday morning guest, sharing highlights. Students were advised to keep notebooks and scrapbooks in order and spend spare time constructively, emphasizing time wisely spent.
Albert Jones of 8020 NW 3rd Ave Apt 6 died from drowning at Virginia Beach on Saturday May 28. He is survived by his mother and other relatives in Lake City where the body was shipped for burial.
J D Turner of 2051 NW 66th Street died Sunday May 28 after a car crash on South Dixie Highway. He is survived by his father and other Mississippi relatives whose remains were shipped for burial Thursday.
Willie Meadows of New York City was killed in a Monday evening hit and run on May 30. He was the son of Pearl Ferguson, a prominent Mt. Zion AME Church member. His body will be escorted to Miami by his brother Leroy Meadows as burial arrangements are incomplete.
The family of the late Mrs. Melissa Welch Thomas, buried Saturday May 28 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, expresses sincere thanks for flowers cards letters telegrams and condolences. Grateful to Rev. F. T. Thomas and Mt. Carmel Church members, neighbors, and Francis Funeral Home for kindness during her illness. Mr. Lonnie Thomas and others.
The family of Corine Riou Turner expresses gratitude for the many acts of sympathy and thoughtful gestures extended during their time of loss.
In loving memory of a dear wife and mother Nora Mackey who departed this life June 4 1944. We remember the days when thou didst dwell on earth and thy tender love watched over us like a guardian angel. Thou has gone from us but the bond which unites our souls can never be severed. Thine image lives within our hearts. May the merciful Father reward thee for the faith fulness and kindness thou has ever shown us. May He lift up the light of His countenance upon thee and grant thee eternal peace Amen Zacharious Mackey and
William Emory expresses gratitude to Rev G F Ponder and Zion Methodist Church Rev E A Culmer and St Marys Wesleyan Methodist Church officers and members of the Social Savings Club Senior Twilight Sewing Circle Oliver Cornet Band St Agnes Cornet Band for services and floral cards Francis Funeral Home for courteous service Mrs Lillian Nairn wife.
A wife expresses enduring love and remembrance for her husband Timothy Butler who died in June. She writes that not a day passes without thinking of him, with prayers, tears, and constant memory. Alice Butler signs the heartfelt obituary notice.
In memory of our dear mother grandmother and great grandmother Matilda Johnson who departed this life June 5. Mrs Sarah Bethel daughter grandchildren and great grandchildren express heartfelt remembrance and love.
In memory of my husband and father Narman Johnson who passed away June 1 1948. O Lamb of God still keep me near to thy wounded side. Gone but not forgotten. Eliza Johnson wife Dorothy Ingraham daughter Olive Rolle daughter Emily Stovewell daughter
Our darling husband son father and brother Erskine James Lowe departed this life on a May date in 19. He was dearly loved and the Lowe family asks for strength to bear the loss and prays for guidance.
The family of the late Isaac Wallace expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and White friends for flowers cards and consolation during their bereavement.
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