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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

5

Women’s League event seeks Negro members at Miami Beach

The 42nd annual meeting of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom United States Section will meet June 9 to 13 at the DiLido Hotel Miami Beach. Sessions open Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Topics include Non-Violence A Way of Life and Building Peaceful Attitudes In The Classroom In The Home. Mrs Mayme Williams of the National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers will speak Sunday night. The Miami Branch is led by Bernice Ullrich.

Women’s International League For Peace and Freedom United States Hotel DiLido Miami Beach The Women’s __ International League for Peace and Freedom Jane Adams Marian Anderson Mordecai Johnson A. Philip Randolph Bernice Ullrich 101St St Miami Mayme Williams National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers Association di- Lido

Youth Sunday Observed At Clifford Park Bahamas

Hundreds of New Providence youths gathered at Clifford Park for Youth Sunday as the Queen’s message was read by the Governor. The day, established in 1937, invites Commonwealth youth to dedicate themselves to God. Alexander Tate of Eastern Road appeared before the Magistrate this week charged with attempting to murder John Sturrup known as Baggin. Stipendiary and Circuit Magistrate Maxwell Thompson is praised as a skilled jurist after two years in the post.

New Providence Clifford Park British Commonwealth Alexander Tate Eastern Road John Sturrup Baggin Maxwell Thompson

Carver High Prom Ends With Jamaica Night

Carver High’s 1957 Junior-Senior Prom themed A Night in Jamaica closed with caroled thanks from class president Ollie B. Jefferson Jr. The evening featured tropical decor and dancing to Billy Rolle's orchestra, followed by a group trip to Ace Theatre for a Hollywood film package, Boy on a Dolphin.

Jamaica George Washington Carver School Ollie B. Jefferson Jr Billy Rolle Ace Theatre Walter Thomas

Outstanding Officer Receives Merits for Off-Duty Arrest

Patrolman Shellman nabbed two suspects during an off duty stakeout, recovering a pistol after a street robbery at the Miami Music and Trading Co. The incident helped clear 14 strong arm robberies and one attempted armed theft. Chief Headley praised Shellman’s record. two merits were awarded to keep within merit-system limits, plus an official commendation.

Shellman Miami Music and Trading Co Myers Headley Miami Police News

Breakfast treats at Christ Episcopal Parish Hall

Morning meal for tired attendees described as ham and eggs hot rolls and chocolates served to the tune of Bop Platters. Witty comments like Thanks mom what a night appear, reflecting a community church gathering atmosphere.

Christ Episcopal Church

Patron Patsy Bostick's graduation noted with family trip

The father of Patsy Bostick Miss Northwestern 1957 joined her in Harlem with Annie Mae to witness the high school graduation. The family plans to return to New York where Patsy will attend Morgan College in the fall, as the task at the Biccayne Annex on 22nd Street shifts to mail carrier duties.

Patsy Bostick Northwestern Harlem Annie Mae New York Patsy Morgan College Biccayne Annex 22Nd St

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A Courier mentions Al Dunmore and singer pianist Jo Thompson traveling to Europe for foreign nightclub engagements. Gloria Matthews, a ophthalmologist receptionist, is no longer the eye specialist's assistant. Daisy Harris, a Clark University sophomore, substitutes during the summer months.

J O Thompson Europe Gloria Matthews John O. Brown Daisy Harris Clark University

John Ny Burke to lead Mary Elizabeth hotel with changes

Reports say John ny Burke new manager of the Mary Elizabeth hotel leased to an oil syndicate plans renovations and drastic personnel changes alongside repainting redecorating and other updates at the popular spot.

Johnny Burke Mary Elizabeth Hotel Olay

Gardiner Named Principal After Birth Of Daughter

The Anthony Gardiners welcomed a baby daughter born Friday May 31. Gardiner, a Carver High School instructor, is set to return in September as principal of the high school department.

Anthony Gardiners Gardiner Carver High

Final Papers Filed As Silvas And Hogan Connections Mentioned

FINAL PAPERS declaring we're through were handed to Rod Silvas and Verneka Stirrup of Coconut Grove on May 17. Sidney Poitier's brother Cyril Poitier here considers following his brother into acting. Friends of Dr and Mrs Clarence Hogan anticipate the arrival of a young dentist, Lois Poole of Liberty City. Wilbur Ellison, long-time post office employee, is noted among the main facts.

Rod _ Silvas Verneka Stirrup Coconut Grove Sidney Poitier Cyril Clarence Hogan Wilbur Ellison Post Office

The Hermans Waltons Agree to Disagree in Opa Locka

Reatha Waltons of Opa Locka and her husband have reached a marital impasse after nine years. The couple shows widening estrangement as predictions of reconciliation surface before the year ends.

Herman Reatha) Waltons Opa Locka

Cab Calloway Review Adapts for Las Vegas Crowd

Miami Beach hit at the Beachcomber last season is said to have changed its format for the Las Vegas audience. The shift aims to suit casino patrons and local tastes while preserving the revue’s signature energy and rhythm.

Miami Beach Las Vegas

Charles Ad Derlys of Brownsville Act in Silly Fashion

Esther and Charles Ad Derly of Brownsville act in a foolish manner challenging propriety. They are parents of five children and should set a better example for their family.

Charles Esther) Adderlys Brownsville

Mrs Elizabeth Black Stricken By Stroke In May

Mrs Elizabeth Black of 561 NW 11th Terr experienced a paralytic stroke on May 29 leaving her confined to bed with right side paralysis indefinitely. She is the mother of Mrs Dorothy Beeman and grandmother of Patricia Beeman a BTW student.

Elizabeth Black Black Dorothy Beeman Little Patricia Beeman

Former Times line operator returns to town with family

B A Mills and his wife, returning from their ranch, plan permanent residence with their children. The printer photographer has surveyed Perrine and Opa Locka areas for a suitable family home.

B. A. Mills Times Line Missus Perrine Opa Locka

Nassau Madness revue opens at Hotel DiLido in June

The Nassau Madness revue debuts tonight at Hotel DiLido with Kelsan and Viki Copez as interpretative dancers, Bunky the song and dance man Ar dith Taylor and Della St. George among a 30 member cast. The production features a 16 person chorus line and a wardrobe estimated in the $2,000 range.

Hotel DiLido Kelsan Viki Copez Bunky Song Ardith Taylor Della St. George

Collegians Club Fall Social At Hutcheson Home

The Collegians Club wives and sweethearts annual event is set for tonight on the grounds of Sumner and Haw tensie Hutcheson's Brownsville residence at 3115 NW 48th terrace. A full turnout of about 36 is expected if attendance holds, with plans for an active evening under the stars pending a favorable crowd and weather.

Collegians Club Sumner and Hawtensie Hutcheson Terr Brownsville Plavits

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John the Conqueror Dade County Auditorium Fats Domino Herman Stevens Women’s League For Peace and Freedom Bahamas Carver Roscoe Gordon Viki Nelson Guitar Slim Lloyd Lambert Hallandale Stanley Sweeting DID al Dunmore Acompany Magnolia N.W 22Nd Ave
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