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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1955
Page
5
Joe Walker shifts his radio programs to WMBM after leaving WFEC. He rises as a longtime WFEC favorite and credits the expansive Romsav organization for new opportunities. Beginning June 15 he will air at 800 AM with Old Ship of Zion 6 to 9 AM and a 1 to 2 PM afternoon slot.
The Miami Conservatory, led by Dr. Bertha Foster, opens a new branch at 1736 NW 3rd Court offering piano violin voice accordion and all wind instruments. Samuel Heiss will direct wind and violin. Rafael Heaston piano. Marguerite Michaud accordion. Hilda Steurman piano. Anita Loew and June Elson voice. Call 2-4159 for details. consultant available June 16 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Liberty City NAACP invites members to buy tickets at the last monthly meeting before the national convention in Atlantic City on June 12 at 3 30 p.m. Rev A J Reddick is the national convention delegate and Samuel Terrell the state convention representative in Tampa. Mt Tabor Baptist Church 701 NW 66th St hosts. Lee B Wright president Rev J N Byrd pastor Helen A Franklin reporter.
Ezra Benson U S secretary of agriculture will be the principal speaker at the Carver birthday observance on July 12 at the National Carver monument at Diamond near Joplin. President Luther H Foster of Tuskegee Institute also will speak, with the event under the auspices of the Joplin Chamber of Commerce.
A dated advisory extols street presence and personal grooming. It urges a cleansing bath with salts or oil, then thorough grooming to impress observers. The tone reinforces upkeep as a personal asset and social payoff.
The Federated Clubs gathered at Mrs. Marie Taylor home Monday afternoon to elect delegates for the Negro Women Federated Clubs state meeting in Palatka starting June 11. Delegates named from The Cwest, Phyllis Wheatley, Sunshine Community, Idle Hour clubs. The motorcade will depart Saturday morning June 11 under State President Mrs. Davis. The next gathering is in the fall.
The YWCA summer program opens June 20 for all ages and both sexes, with Homemaker's Holiday and Swimming as two sections. Homemaker's sessions at the Youth Center cover decorating, entertaining, healthy homes, and arts and crafts on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 to 7 pm at multiple locations. Registration due by June 17 with a 50 cent fee. Dorsey Memorial Library also runs summer activities.
New York opinion piece urges all ages to pursue meaningful work. It frames work as divine and ordered by God, praising cheerful intelligent effort. It notes some play is needed, but stresses reserving ample time for thinking and work to gain security.
Clinton Burton scores 200 in a 3 0 win as Spoilers post the high team game 749 and set 2425. Upsets 0. Bronze pin awarded to Clinton Burton for the 200 as Palm League records a 3 0 upset.
Frances Butler known as Mother Butler died at East Street residence on May 27 after leading the Mothers' Club for 25 years. Survived by Milo Butler four daughters a sister 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services held Sunday afternoon May 29 with a large crowd honoring her memory.
Miss Deva Louise Nottage and Robert George Knowles were married at Our Lady's Church on May 30. Attendants included Idelle Rolle Mizpah Pinder Nehemiah Bowley and Wilbur Pinder. Reception followed at the groom's parents home, Mr. and Mrs. R. U. Knowles.
The Bahamas Musicians' Union observed its sixth anniversary with a May 30 opening. A service at Zion Baptist Church, a 40 car motorcade, and a reception at Elks Rest followed. Dr. Cleveland Eneas chaired. George Moxey helped organize. Rev. Talmadge Sands led the services. Prominent speakers including President J. Charles spoke on the union’s work and achievements. The Taxi Cab Union was led by A. Huyler, president.
Winfred Pearce and Ulrich Ferguson plan a nonstop water ski run from Miami to Nassau. They aim to beat the Wolfords who skied 196 miles in 8 hours 13 minutes in June 1952.
Mrs Maud Albury a Nassau resident and former public school teacher travels to Miami as a guest of Mrs Eliza Dean at 1722 NW 3rd ave to pursue nursing studies at Jackson Memorial Hospital as part of Bahamas government exchange. She will take a four week vacation after finishing the course. Miss Raymola Johnson has returned after completing her junior year at North Carolina College in Durham.
Mrs. Grace Barrett and Miss Elizabeth Gardner of Nassau visit as guests of Mrs. Pro lean Best of 219 NW 6th St. Mrs. Best recently returned from Nassau where she had not been for decades and she was pleased with present day Nassau.
Ebenezer Edwards returned to Miami on Wednesday after completing two years in the army.
Parents are urged to enroll children in summer activities run by YMCA YWCA and Miami Public libraries. The Arlington Land article in this week's Times highlights a constructive program designed to keep youths active, engaged, and away from trouble during summer.
In the northwest section two-story two apartment building with repairs needed priced at 4500 total. Also a two-year old three-bedroom CBS home with furnished kitchen at 2461 NW 59th st and a lot of 61 by 140 with 53 months to pay at 3344 NW 50th st. Contact HI 4-1425 until 7 p.m.
A spacious furnished house features two bathrooms and a large shaded lawn. Offered for cash at $700. Located at 5900 NW 23rd Avenue.
Corner lot measures 50 by 150 feet offered for sale. Promises no money down and construction of a three bedroom home named Baron. Includes付款 terms and financing cue with emphasis on immediate build potential.
Large lot three bedroom home cash paid for your lot build on your lot no money down contact JE 8 1340 Baron for details
Small ad for a furnished one bedroom apartment at 429 NW 15th Street with stove and refrigerator. Near South Avenue location touted as best. Call 9 7896 for details.
Reliable couples sought for 2 room apartments at 120th Street and NE 12th, $5.50 weekly. Work available year round for men and women. Also 1320 Northwest 3rd Court offers 2 bedroom unit with front and back doors, private yard. Call 65-3934 to inquire with Rufus Wan.
Immediate need for an experienced maid at Petal House. Duties include cleaning breakfast washing ironing and light chores. Workdays Tuesday Thursday Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Wages about 6.30 per day including transportation. Phone JE 1-7225 for details.
A young lady with college background seeks a clerk typist position. She provides the phone number 2-2996 for contact.
Mrs Alice Minus Dean formerly of Nassau and Miami died at 10 05 p m Wednesday in New York City She is survived by her husband Phillip Dean a son Stanley a brother Samuel Minus and a sister Yvonne Minus
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